Guys,
I do understand the need to make money from your work - after all that's the purpose of a company. But don't you think that you are slightly overdoing it by announcing an Addon as Gold Version and then charging an extra 25 dollars for it - not the complete version but actually only the addon? Do you really expect to sell lots of units for a combined price of 70 USD? And on top for a game which has been around in it's basic version as SC2 for several years? :confused:
It's up to you - but honestly this is the most oldschool way of milking the cow I have ever come across. :eek:
To tell you the truth: In a time where high production value products are brought on the market for free, accessible in the browser, featuring all sorts of multiplayer modes, don't you feel you are lagging behind somewhat?
Have you considered how many players (and payers) you would have if you'd release your games as f2p or MMO games on the web? Globally - with a working matchmaking system? All of a sudden a niche would not be a niche anymore and you wouldn't need to be afraid of not being able to earn a penny for all your, actually outstanding, game design work.
Just my 2 cents - for what it's worth. All I can do is offer you some help - so just drop me a line if you favor some advice from a person who has created online games making millions in months. :cool:
GL and keep it up...
Nick