#69 Is early access to a game worth extra money?

This ep was recorded right after Gamescom, but we swear it's still timely. For years, publishers have offered buyers a way to play a game early by spending more money. Is it ever worth it though? You either leave your friends behind and they need to catch up, or suddenly obligations get in the day during those 3 days and you could have just saved $10. Does it ever make sense to buy a digital deluxe edition of a game? Also. Nice.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBird App ► https://twitter.com/crubofficialPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESReanimal trailer:https://youtu.be/yXEMXKXrrPsSecret Level anthology series trailer:https://youtu.be/gLihxsmI_OURelevant reading about Peter Molyneux:https://www.eurogamer.net/the-god-who-peter-molyneux-forgotTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Are 3 extra days worth it?08:17 How MMOs pioneered this strategy18:30 Updates should be eliminated 26:41 Clarifying early access VS. Early Access27:52 Getting into Gamescoms announcements (Indiana Jones) (timely)31:24 Hot takes on the new Call of Duty37:29 What was with that Starfield trailer though42:03 We weigh in on the Squid Games...Game44:19 Why is Peter Molyneux allowed on a stage50:24 Borderlands 4? Yay?56:51 Civ VII hype, in spite of its length1:01:34 Secret Level could actually be really great1:12:09 AllHailBuckets' Crubscriber Question of the Week ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★