SOE Selling RoK Beta Keys for $13...sorta

Idead · 07-19-2007, 07:58 PM

Well, technically they're selling magazines and giving the keys out with preorders.

EQuinox - The Official EverQuest II Magazine

Get ready for the most crowded beta ever.

winwin · 07-19-2007, 08:03 PM

Hey, it's a perk for supporting a new endeavour. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Savanja · 07-19-2007, 08:07 PM

Not sorta. top o' the e-mail reads:
EQuinox Magazine Pre-Order - EverQuest II Rise of Kunark Beta Program.

Smart kids they are.

SageGaspar · 07-19-2007, 08:17 PM

Hehe y'know I bet they're gonna sell copies to all the RPers involved in those clubs and stuff they spotlight. I know I'm actually halfway thinking about ordering it because my friend's name is mentioned on page 2 :P

I'm curious how that guild got that advertising up there though. Wonder if it's a pay thing.

Orodina · 07-19-2007, 11:27 PM

Because, you know, print media that has anything to do with computers/gaming/Internet sell like Porterhouse steaks. At a vegan convention.

Aarinak · 07-20-2007, 12:03 AM

SOE amazes us again.. they find yet ANOTHER way to make money!

Illuziun · 07-20-2007, 12:37 AM

Well, in the end every thing is about making money and this is probably a good way to make some extra cash.

Niber · 07-20-2007, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Each issue contains full-page, full-color adverts for in-game guilds. Contact the magazine for details on how to include your own guild in our pages.

Are you kidding me? Hahah.

Prof · 07-20-2007, 12:45 AM

I remember getting an eq magazine in the mail right around the time the frogloks were released. Was free and about 10 pages long. Didn't come with beta tho, musta been why it was free.

Slippery · 07-20-2007, 01:26 AM

The beta invites are there to sell the magazine because I can't see the magazine selling without them.

Edit: It is a great marketing move though