The first Talonsoft game I bought was East Front II. It was a single, no bundles were out yet, that I recall. My brother and I bought it so we could do something together by email. I suspect Talonsoft started bundling the game in an effort to increase sales(?) Makes sense, but who knows?
I can't say I'm thrilled to hear the "unbundling" of the game. From a marketing perspective it's one of those decisions that makes perfect sense, logically, but when examined further, flaws emerge. Instead of strengthening the market by bundling the weak with the strong (e.g., RS with WF and EF), Matrix is segmenting the market with specifics, like ME. Not into Middle East warfare and the game doesn't get a chance to develop. Bundle it with stronger titles like EF, WF and RS and people are more willing to give it a shot (which it deserves, IMHO). Of course I'm not privy to Matrix sales numbers, so maybe I'm way off base.
Talonsoft eventually bundled, I wouldn't be surprised if Matrix, in time, does the same. Even if it's grouping new titles into new bundles and leaving the WWII bundle as is.
Regardless, if the focus is on the new at the expense of old—EF, WF, and RS—the premier games of the CS series, I'm disappointed. Disappointment in my world is bad business...but that's me.
Dave
Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blasts on tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us. --Walt Kelly
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