Actually, in terms of PC gaming, flops can be more devastating simply because of the quality options available that don't treat customers as hostile parties. It

Actually, in terms of PC gaming, flops can be more devastating simply because of the quality options available that don't treat customers as hostile parties. It just depends on whether the game is flop because it isn't good or because the game would be good if not for the publisher's incompetence and/or stupid decisions. But then again, many of the big publishers tend to write off PC gaming every few years as a lost cause until they "discover" this wonderful new source of revenue. This usually happens during the lead-up to a new console generation release. But then it doesn't always work out for them at first because the core audience has long memories. Plus these days, as you say, there are other, and often better, options out there. I, for one, am still hesitant to buy anything from Ubisoft because of their incredibly stupid online DRM fiasco. Yes, I know they've moved beyond that era of hating their customers for buying their products more than the people who steal it. I don't care, I still hesitate.