Chasing Pre-Orders: Early Access Monetization Madness

Hello, everybody, and welcome to season three of Some Patches Required! Our intrepid hosts have been away for a while, but the games industry certainly didn't take a break with them, as mass layoffs, leaks, hacks, studio closures, and more dominated the headlines. <br/><br/>This week, Zak and Aaron tackle the messy topics of true early access and the recent boom in paid "early" access as a pre-order bonus. Long story short, one is a frequently misused tool with incredible potential and the other one is the laziest money-making scheme in recent memory. You can guess which is which.<br/><br/>Please, enjoy.<br/><br/>Listen to Beach Girl on Spotify<br/><br/>Listen to Electric Guitar on Spotify<br/><br/>Check out edouggieart on Etsy<br/><br/>Check out even more edouggieart on Instagram