In a stroke of what could be seen as marketing genius, or insane offerings by an over worked designer, the offer has been thrown out to get your copy of Wolfenstein paid for. All offered by the game's Lead Designer, Manveer Heir, over his Twitter account in the early hours of the morning on the 11th of August. There are a few catches that go along with this, but he swears he will pay for your copy if all the requirements are met.
What would those requirements be? Well first be one of his followers on Twitter. Second, Wolfenstein needs to out sell Madden 10 in the month of August, based on NPD numbers. Third, keep a copy or some other form of proof that you bought Wolfenstein, receipt, paypal invoice, bank statement, etc. If all of that occurs, then you will get all of your money back and get to keep the game. Well as long as he isn't blowing smoke up everyone's ass.
Copies for your records:
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7:51 AM Aug 11th - Here's the deal folks: if Wolfenstein outsells Madden 10 in August I will personally pay for your copy (keep your receipt) - SPREAD THE WORD  <> |
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8:09 AM Aug 11th - And so everyone knows I'll be using the NPD numbers to determine if we outsold Madden 10 - but anyone can be reimbursed worldwide  |
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Around 12:44 PM Aug 12th - Rules clarification continued: Limit one free copy per follower (I can't believe I actually have to state that)  |
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Around 12:44 PM Aug 12th - Rules clarification since I'm getting questions: Any platform, using NPD numbers, need a copy of your receipt, you must follow me on Twitter  |
Now that you have seen it, you can decide if you want to believe it or not. Or even if it would come to fruition at all. Madden comes out everywhere at least four days before Wolfenstein makes it's North America release, five before Australia, and seven before Europe. So it will have a head start and then only about two weeks to catch up and beat the numbers for Madden. Which is completely doable if the marketing strategy works how they plan it here. You know, get loads of people to buy it off the shelves as quick as possible.
One other thing that makes me wonder about this, and if it will stay true to everyone who bought it before the end of the month or not is the number of people that would be getting cash back right now. Well on the high side. As of right now he is up to 688 followers. Which would be around $41,273.12 (USD) to be paid back from his own pocket. So either he is getting a great bonus if it sells well, it won't come from his pocket, or it'll change to the first "X" number of people will get refunded. The number of followers are constantly rising as I type.
