The IndieBox is a fantastic idea and I hope they get enough orders to keep going. You subscribe monthly (or buy single past boxes) to get a Linux-supported game-pack every month. Their single-purchase for their first boxed game is already sold-out too, so it seems the demand is good.
They made it a point that all games have to support Linux too, so I officially love them.
The first box was Teslagrad that had an artbook, colour manual, the game on a fancy USB stick, soundtrack, poster, papercrafting set, and more.
Press Release:
The price-point is actually pretty decent for all of that kit too, I might have to sign up for a month or two and see how it goes to write-up on here, would you guys be interested in that?
This looks like something awesome has started and I wonder what you GOL visitors think to it? Considering you can cancel anytime and get DRM free games with lots of fancy extras I imagine they will sell out like hot-cakes. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
They made it a point that all games have to support Linux too, so I officially love them.
The first box was Teslagrad that had an artbook, colour manual, the game on a fancy USB stick, soundtrack, poster, papercrafting set, and more.
Press Release:
QuoteORLANDO, FL Local business, Indiebox, LLC., announced today the launch of their monthly
“gamer” subscription service Indiebox (http://www.theindiebox.com).
Indiebox delivers a mystery independent video game, in custom packaging, directly to the doors
of its customers each month. The service aims to recapture the excitement and nostalgia of
buying video games in the 80’s and 90’s a time in which the physical product was an equally
important part of the gaming experience as what was being played with a controller.
The custom retrostyle packaging features original box art, fullcolor instruction manual, unique
game cartridge with case, CD soundtrack, game poster, stickers, and more.
Eager fans will be able to subscribe to Indiebox on April 1st with the first game boxes shipping in
May. For more information, visit http://www.theindiebox.com.
About Indiebox
Indiebox, LLC. is a startup venture by three Orlandobased entrepreneurs: James Morgan III,
John T. Carter, and Jason Blank. Morgan serves on the Board of Directors for Indienomicon.
Carter is Music Director of Nerdy Show and a local writer
The price-point is actually pretty decent for all of that kit too, I might have to sign up for a month or two and see how it goes to write-up on here, would you guys be interested in that?
This looks like something awesome has started and I wonder what you GOL visitors think to it? Considering you can cancel anytime and get DRM free games with lots of fancy extras I imagine they will sell out like hot-cakes. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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One problem I see is the site doesn't give shipping rates, which I find that outside of the US (even in Canada, let alone Europe and elsewhere) can easily double the price of a box. Not having that information up front means I don't have an accurate price available to me unless I go through most of the subscription process first.
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I also found that out by going to order, seeing the cost at $13 just for shipping to me :(
They are new though, I hope they can sort minor issues out.
They are new though, I hope they can sort minor issues out.
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Quoting: KelsOne problem I see is the site doesn't give shipping rates, which I find that outside of the US (even in Canada, let alone Europe and elsewhere) can easily double the price of a box. Not having that information up front means I don't have an accurate price available to me unless I go through most of the subscription process first.
We're working on a FAQ page that explains all of that before you have to register. Current shipping rates are as follows: US - $3 / Canada - $8 / Everywhere Else - $13
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Quoting: liamdaweI also found that out by going to order, seeing the cost at $13 just for shipping to me :(
They are new though, I hope they can sort minor issues out.
Not to good for me either then :/ . Last time I made orders from 'murica I had to sort out all sorts of international fees.
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Man, I've been psyched since I found out about this last night. I was hoping to do this article when I got home, but I see now I'll have to start writing them at work on my phone if I want to keep up ;)
While you're working on that; care to say what time of the month the games actually go out? I just subscribed and I'm already too excited :P
Quoting: TheIndieBoxWe're working on a FAQ page that explains all of that before you have to register. Current shipping rates are as follows: US - $3 / Canada - $8 / Everywhere Else - $13
While you're working on that; care to say what time of the month the games actually go out? I just subscribed and I'm already too excited :P
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Yes, unfortunately for international customers the price goes up and it also takes a while to get there. I bought mine for Europe (Portugal) and yesterday according to the UPS shipping tracking system it was still in the states (MIAMI, FL 33112)...
So I just bought the first one (single month subscription) to see how it goes. But I liked what I saw in the post. Good game, presentation and all ^_^
But I would like it covered here on Gaming On Linux, yes. Besides the game there are also some extras in the USB right? Having some kind of review would be cool!
So I just bought the first one (single month subscription) to see how it goes. But I liked what I saw in the post. Good game, presentation and all ^_^
QuoteThe price-point is actually pretty decent for all of that kit too, I might have to sign up for a month or two and see how it goes to write-up on here, would you guys be interested in that?
But I would like it covered here on Gaming On Linux, yes. Besides the game there are also some extras in the USB right? Having some kind of review would be cool!
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This is a real neat idea, but out of my reach, at least for the moment.
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Quoting: liamdaweI also found that out by going to order, seeing the cost at $13 just for shipping to me :(
They are new though, I hope they can sort minor issues out.
It's true of most boxes though, so I doubt there's much they can do about the price. Although I do appreciate that they're adding that info up-front since about 3/4 of the boxes I've seen don't do that.
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Personally I don't see the point. What I love about digital distribution of games, music and movies is having my house uncluttered from all these boxes. ;-)
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ordered 6 months when i saw it on reddit because it looks awesome
postage to Australia doubled the price and im still waiting for mays one(hopefully this week coming up! has to be close) its costly and quite a gamble with the products being a surprise and i wish they would include steam keys(from what i hear they are looking into that?) but it looks like its a nice product and aslong as they continue to support linux i really don't mind paying up
postage to Australia doubled the price and im still waiting for mays one(hopefully this week coming up! has to be close) its costly and quite a gamble with the products being a surprise and i wish they would include steam keys(from what i hear they are looking into that?) but it looks like its a nice product and aslong as they continue to support linux i really don't mind paying up
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