Raven dev to reimburse your Wolfenstein purchase ... if

by David Hinkle { Aug 12th 2009 at 6:40PM }

And folks, it's a BIG if. Raven Software designer Manveer Heir tweets that if the upcoming Wolfenstein manages to surpass sales of Madden 10 this month, he'll happily pay you back for the money you spent on his game. Of course, there are a few stipulations:

Offer only applies to sales in August
NPD figures will be used to calculate the totals
You have to follow Manveer Heir on Twitter
Limit one copy per person -- with receipt!

Obviously, there isn't a snowball's chance in hell of this happening, but we'd be lying if we said we weren't crossing our fingers for the little nazi-killing-sim-that-could to tackle the gridiron giant.

[Thanks, "Sammy Davis Jr."; via Destructoid]

Tags: fps, malarkey, manveer-heir, raven-software, wolfenstein

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Bud where are you? @ Aug 12th 2009 6:45PM

Sounds like a challenge let's go for it!

LaughingTarget @ Aug 12th 2009 6:47PM

Let's all join forces and bankrupt Manveer Heir!

aacman007 @ Aug 12th 2009 7:29PM

Agreed! Lets hope that the sales figures are the drills that will pierce the heavens, or in this case Madden! Heir shouldn't believe in us! He should believe in himself who believes in us!

The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 8:16PM

"if W@W was so good then there would still be MILLIONS of people that Play CoD4 still....it being the EXACT same is whats wrong with it...no innovation...."
That doesnt make sense, people still do play CoD4 so what the fuck does that have with anything? Im also loling that you think WaW had no innovation but act like MW2. And Treyarch doesnt = Infinity Ward, but the CoD 4 engine with WW2 weapons and jungle is pretty much the same fucking thing.

The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 8:52PM

wow this is the first time ive ever been misplaced by the comment system, that was meant as a reply to spyder taco

lenandude @ Aug 12th 2009 9:09PM

Actually if you would bother to compare the graphics of World at War and COD 4 you would see that the graphics are NOT the same. There is a pretty big difference. COD 4 looks a whole lot cleaner. World at War looks dirty and blurry. And they don't use the EXACT same engine. IW gave them (Treyarch) an incomplete engine so they had to code some stuff on their own. Which I'm glad they did. Because IW has the better game. At least for me, World at War would not really be fun if it had no dismemberment. Thats the only really fun thing about WaW. The dismemberment. But COD 4 is more fun and it doesn't even have dismemberment. I don't know how its more fun but it is. And I played through most of WaW's campaign and some multiplayer so its not like I've never played it. COD 4 is just a better game all around.

The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 9:40PM

i didnt find CoD 4 to be clear, it just looked plasticy to me, especially grass and trees which WaW did loads better. I guess it's to each his own, but they're still way too similar for one to suck but not the other. I for one prefer WaW because faux excitement from a real better is more fun than not even faux excitement from a fake one, and i find the WW2 weapons make things more even

NwrksBigBoss @ Aug 12th 2009 9:45PM

Madden will never be outsold, there are a lot of people who only buy 2 games a year now (Bros), Call of Duty and Madden. I hate those type of gamers. They are the ones who if u dont have any of those will say things like " dude why u playin that gay shit, lets play Madden" or " YO! I gots that new Call of Duty!!!"

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Aug 12th 2009 6:50PM

I've already got this pre-ordered. At EBgames they are doing one of those "try it for a week" things. If you don't want to keep it within 7-days you can bring it back for a full refund, but I'm pretty sure it's all store credit.

I'll more than likely hang onto the game. Say what you will about WWII shooters, but Wolfenstein was a big part of my FPS addiction when I was younger. Plus I want a game that offers me the occasional MP40, but I really do not feel like buying W@W.

Sly [Planeteer | Power of Teets & Crumpets] @ Aug 12th 2009 6:52PM

and why not may i ask? the multiplayer is just like COD4's multi, except bigger maps and 97% of all players are scrubs. it's insanely fun to just kill them over and over and watch them rage quit the match.

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 12th 2009 6:55PM

cause compared to CoD4, W@W BLOWS?

The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 6:58PM

how can WaW blow but CoD 4 not? They are the same fucking thing

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Aug 12th 2009 6:58PM

W@W is a fine game. I was in the multiplayer beta. It's just not what I'm looking for. I found myself still getting a lot of life out of CoD4 and didn't really see a need to buy W@W. That doesn't mean the game is bad, and neither is Treyarch.

Just personal preference. I enjoy playing it over at my buddy's house.

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 12th 2009 6:59PM

they arent the same thing...Infinity Ward =/= Treyarch

Manly Mcbeefington (Mr. ESC Vice President and PR of Wiizers Sweatshop Inc.) @ Aug 12th 2009 7:02PM

"compared to CoD4, W@W BLOWS?"

No and shut up.

What's is with the hate towards W@W? It has a lot more content than COD4,the campaign is pretty badass too and the online multiplayer is excellent as well.

There is nothing wrong with W@W people,Gosh.

[Baaaawww is a WWII shooter Baaaaaaawww Treyarch didn't create the engine from scratch Bawwwww]

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 12th 2009 7:15PM

lol

Sly [Planeteer | Power of Teets & Crumpets] @ Aug 12th 2009 7:15PM

aggie, seriously, WaW is the EXACT SAME as COD4. and taco, that makes sense. COD4 and WaW are played in completely different ways even though they're damn near the same. it's fine if you just like how COD4 plays.

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 12th 2009 7:37PM

if W@W was so good then there would still be MILLIONS of people that Play CoD4 still....it being the EXACT same is whats wrong with it...no innovation....

4 yearsCoD4 will be like CoD2 is now...still have its loyal hundreds of Thousands playing it on the regular..

Sly [Planeteer | Power of Teets & Crumpets] @ Aug 12th 2009 7:43PM

i've said this before, but i'll say it again for you.

if everything innovated, then technically nothing would be innovating. the COD4 formula was perfect, so why change it so soon?

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 12th 2009 7:52PM

its just a matter of perspective I suppose. I mean Madden adds just a LITTLE bit year over year for the most part and people Rag on it for it being the same thing every year....

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Aug 12th 2009 7:54PM

BREAKING NEWS: Treyarch's next CoD game will be like MW2. *facemelts*

Give Treyarch a break. They are doing a great job with the CoD series. You want them to make the game nothing like IW's? Then all we will have is mini-games and kart racing. It's hard to change a perfect formula and if you ask me, they've come a long way since Big Red One.

Sly [Planeteer | Power of Teets & Crumpets] @ Aug 12th 2009 8:09PM

the difference is that madden comes out every year, with minor changes. i wouldn't call the changes between COD4 and COD:WaW minor. nazi zombies, WAY bigger maps, tanks, squads, and the biggest change of all, a world war 2 setting.

Nathan-DTS [Anti-Planeteer - Power of Anti-ness] @ Aug 12th 2009 8:23PM

I have a burning hatred for CoD 4 & WaW's multiplayer. It's insanely easy to get kills and isn't fun. At least WaW had a good campaign and zombies.

Sly [Planeteer | Power of Teets & Crumpets] @ Aug 12th 2009 8:53PM

in COD4, the skill level of players is more balanced since it's mostly the hardcore players who are still playing it. in WaW, like i said, 97% of all players are scrubs. so it's way easier to get kills if you're halfway decent.

summed up:

good in COD4: 1.05+ kill/death ratio
good in COD:WaW: 1.30+ kill/death ratio

The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 8:54PM

Aggie, treyarch=/= infinity ward but the CoD 4 engine = CoD 4 engine. WaW is the exact same fucking thing, same mechanics, same graphics, same everything except weapons and Japanese people!

The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 9:35PM

i agree with nathan, CoD seems to be more about turning corners and spamming the trigger faster than the other guy, more so than something like CS even. It was fun for awhile but then i jsut grew to hate it

sk8monroe81 (PSN--XBL) @ Aug 12th 2009 11:20PM

sly-
also the level 55 cod4 players dont want to jump on cod:WAW as a low level against the other players and lose more often.

it would deflate their ego....

i don't get how these people can still be playing cod4 2 years later...
with 1 map pack added...lol.

sk8monroe81 (PSN--XBL) @ Aug 12th 2009 11:21PM

these people = me sometimes 2... lol

but im a low level on cod4, and did not play online every day in late 07-08.

Captain Planet (now accepting new Planeteer recruits and official sponsor of the Cody is a Douche contest) @ Aug 12th 2009 6:50PM

LOL

OMGOMG @ Aug 12th 2009 6:51PM

You hear that? That's the sound of some PR persons head exploding right now.

Saria the Cat @ Aug 12th 2009 7:11PM

"Ummm I think what Manveer Heir *meant* to say was..."

eat my face [ wiizer is a party pooper ] @ Aug 12th 2009 7:25PM

@saria

umm what?

Saria the Cat @ Aug 12th 2009 7:45PM

@eat my face: Never listen to the Joystiq podcast? There's a running joke recently about Justin having a fake PR person that jumps in when he says something crazy. PR people are all about saving face and covering asses.

eat my face [ wiizer is a party pooper ] @ Aug 12th 2009 8:09PM

@saria
thanks for clearing that up i should really pay more attention
and sorry if i ruined your joke
i will give you 5 internets if you forgive me =]

sk8monroe81 (PSN--XBL) @ Aug 12th 2009 11:16PM

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UK31337 @ Aug 12th 2009 6:52PM

Sigh, probably US only as usual.

Would this deal be available if the game is on Steam?

adolson @ Aug 12th 2009 8:31PM

Nope, it's international. However, only the NPD numbers are what matters - so, order from a retailer that NPD counts!

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 12th 2009 6:52PM

lol....thats hilarious....If I thought it stood a CHANCE of Outselling the 12+ million that Madden 2010 will sell across all 6 platforms it will be released on I would do it....lol

Plankfan @ Aug 12th 2009 10:25PM

Yeah, sadly, there just isn't enough of a fanbase to compete with Madden. And, aren't you from VGEVO? lol

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Aug 12th 2009 10:33PM

yes I am....

Manly Mcbeefington (Mr. ESC Vice President and PR of Wiizers Sweatshop Inc.) @ Aug 12th 2009 6:53PM

Come again?

I wouldn't be surprised if there are more restrictions than that probably with in certain territories.

If it works I can see him regreting this big time but probably it just help to sell some units from all the naive people who think they can get a free game unless everyone who wanted to buy Madden 10 decides to buy Wolfenstein instead and get Madden 10 free the next month.

Manly Mcbeefington (Mr. ESC Vice President and PR of Wiizers Sweatshop Inc.) @ Aug 12th 2009 6:56PM

Edit:If it works I can see him regreting this, big time, but probably this would only help to sell some more units to all the naive people who actually think they can get a free game out of this.

The only way this works is that everyone who wanted to buy Madden 10 buys Wolfenstein instead.In theory they could get Madden 10 free the next month.