Video Game Pre-Orders – Why Do They Still Exist?

Pre-ordering video games is a touchy topic in the community. In general, it is agreed that pre-ordering games these days is a bad idea, because no matter how reputable the game’s developer is, there is no guarantee that a game will launch without any performance issues or will actually be enjoyable to play. The opposing argument for this is simply, “it’s my money and I will do what I want with it”. In this episode, let’s look at why pre-orders are a thing in the first place, and what are the pros and cons of pre-ordering video games.