As it was stated (and i'm surprised most of you don't know it
yet), the PC version will have extra DLC content in the near future.
This is why the game costs more according to Ben Judd

It
doesn't cost more because it will have extra content; it has extra
content, because it costs more (it's Capcom's attempt to sooth people
angry about the price hike).

But really, you believe the promise
of extra DLC? Capcom also promised Puzzle Fighter II HD on PC. And that
BCR would be $10 on PC. And that BCR would be on Steam. And now you're
going to believe that they're going to be giving out handouts later?
Hah. I'll believe it when I see it.

The economics between PC and console ARE different and to suggest otherwise just spreads misinformation.

And by that token, most major multiplatform (console and PC) retail games are $50 on PC, and $60 on consoles.

Good luck trying to make it make sense that BCR is more expensive on
PC, Sven. I don't think you're going to change anybody's mind.

And I'd like to repeat my question: Can I still put any stock in the
promises of Flock and Age of Booty on Steam, or should I just get used
to using Gamersgate? Be honest. You know the reason that you had the
fallout with Valve about BCR. Will the same concern that caused this
catastrophy apply to Flock and AoB?

This has to be a joke or ignorance. Capcom has a poor track record when it comes to pc support. The disastrous Resident Evil 4 and Devil May Cry 3 port is proof of that. Also Bionic Commando doesn't even offer basic pc essentials such as adjustable texture and model detail, a switch to turn off bloom, etc.

Both DMC3 and RE4 (add to them and Onimusha3) were made by SourceNext and not by Capcom. If you want to blame someone for these sh|ty ports then blame the right devs (although we should blame a little Capcom for letting SouceNext porting them). Actually those ports were the main reason that Capcom decided to port the next games themselves... and thank God they did. DMC4 and Lost Planet are great ports, run so smoothly and even have better graphics than the consoles version

I can't comprehend how that would be true when a console game costs 59.99 and the same game on pc can cost 49.99 and even 39.99 w/ extra content. Capcom's negotiators must be either ill equipped in their job or this is just more spin so to destract from my earlier comment that Capcom raised the price to recoup costs for a smaller market (which, again, would be fine if Capcom did actually release the game on a mainstream platform instead of doing kickbacks for IGN's Direct2Drive).

In that case there are probably just different costs when releasing a retail console game versus a retail pc game.

This has to be a joke or ignorance. Capcom has a poor track record when it comes to pc support. The disastrous Resident Evil 4 and Devil May Cry 3 port is proof of that. Also Bionic Commando doesn't even offer basic pc essentials such as adjustable texture and model detail, a switch to turn off bloom, etc.

WTF?

Capcom have done a great job with the PC sof far. They're releasing games across all platforms (not just the PS3/360) and in some instances they're enhancing their PC games such as with Devil May Cry 4. Same thing goes for DLC with stuff like Bionic Commando and Flock. I am very happy with Capcom's support for the PC this gen and you should be too. The fact that they aren't making bespoke content for the system is irrelevant, they're not making exclusives for any systems these days

If you want to see a platform on which Capcom have f***ed up look at the DS. They have no presence on the system apart from the Megaman Battle Network shoveleware games and the Phoenix Wright GBA ports. Sven's been promising support for the past 2 years and so far all that's resulted in is some more Megaman Battle Network games and a Phoenix Wright Spinoff

They've even been surpassed by Western Devs like Activision, EA and Take 2. It's pathetic

Another person taking a pass on BCR because of no Steam offering. There are many more of us, but only a few are going to take the time to register here to voice their dismay.

Sven said: "You realize there are other options beyond D2D, right?"

I like retail store analogies.

Steam is the Walmart/EBGames/GameStop of digital titles. If a game is available for download, it's more than likely sold there. First and only stop for many people.

D2D is KMart. You know the one. Located in a rundown part of town, and half the time they're closed when you get there. Everyone you know has a horror story about their visit, and it's a wonder they're in business since people just use Steam instead.

Everybody else:  "Psst. Hey buddy..." It's a guy selling speakers out of the back of a white van. He says the speakers are name brand, and you can exchange them if anything does go wrong. Promises offered, and technically everything should be alright, but is he trustworthy? Without a retail presence, he can just pack up and drive somewhere else. The potential for getting burnt is too high, so reasonable people stay away. Sorry, it's not worth the risk.

Uninformed much are we? Capcom themselves sell it. Also, comparing anyone other than D2D and Steam to illegal black market selling is fairly poor, maybe P2P is like the guy in the van, certainly not capcom.com or other retailers approved personally by the company. Maybe give another shot at that analogy.