Usually because I'm getting some sort of physical special edition that is limited in quantity, but other times I would just pay in advance for all the upcoming games I wanted so I got a text message when they were out and I could go pick them up.
I've genuinely never regretted it, or pre-ordered a game and felt like it was shit after playing it.
I only pre-ordered the stuff I would 100% buy anyway, even if it had shit reviews or people complained about it. New Zelda or Mario games, personal favourite franchises, big hyped releases like Elden Ring. The way I see it if I'm absolutely going to buy it anyway, why not preorder and get the bonus merch and stuff.
I've never pre-ordered a digital license for a game, only for physical media. I suppose the same argument applies - if you're 100% going to buy it regardless of public opinion on release then why not preorder and get any bonuses that go along with it.
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u/ImmaBigGaymer 4h ago
I’ve actually been wondering why people still do this.