gAg CruSh3r
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It's the sad sad truth too...
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It's the sad sad truth too...
I doubt the two are unrelated, given that in this case it's somewhat unusual to leave *before* your great new product is out. Either that or Zygna gave him some ridiculously good terms, considering how badly they are in need of a way to stop hemorrhaging.
ElzarTheBam
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Amen.
neoism
Member
lulz damn he is cray
You're just angry your brother's giving out appointments with you to people on GameFAQs :lol
Dongs Macabre
aka Daedalos42
This is what I think MS should do for Games for Gold. Start with some older and less well-known games, then gradually increasing in quality and date (plus, a lot of these games have DLC that MS could make money off of 
).
July:
Defense Grid
Crackdown
August:
Mega Man 9/Banjo-Kazooie (why not enjoy a fun game from a classic series?)
Singularity/Bioshock/Mass Effect/Fallout New Vegas/Borderlands (fun older games)
September:
Assassin's Creed 2
Halo 3 (around the time of its 6th anniversary)
October:
Trials Evolution
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
November:
Saints Row 3
Far Cry 3
December:
Bioshock Infinite
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary (seems fitting, as Halo Combat Evolved launched with the original Xbox, and it can now end the Xbox 360)
Hopefully they don't just give us crappy arcade games for most of it (maybe even indie games if they're feeling evil).
).July:
Defense Grid
Crackdown
August:
Mega Man 9/Banjo-Kazooie (why not enjoy a fun game from a classic series?)
Singularity/Bioshock/Mass Effect/Fallout New Vegas/Borderlands (fun older games)
September:
Assassin's Creed 2
Halo 3 (around the time of its 6th anniversary)
October:
Trials Evolution
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
November:
Saints Row 3
Far Cry 3
December:
Bioshock Infinite
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary (seems fitting, as Halo Combat Evolved launched with the original Xbox, and it can now end the Xbox 360)
Hopefully they don't just give us crappy arcade games for most of it (maybe even indie games if they're feeling evil).
This is what I think MS should do for Games for Gold. Start with some older and less well-known games, then gradually increasing in quality and date (plus, a lot of these games have DLC that MS could make money off of
July:
Defense Grid
Crackdown
August:
Mega Man 9/Banjo-Kazooie (why not enjoy a fun game from a classic series?)
Singularity/Bioshock/Mass Effect/Fallout New Vegas/Borderlands (fun older games)
September:
Assassin's Creed 2
Halo 3 (around the time of its 6th anniversary)
October:
Trials Evolution
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
November:
Saints Row 3
Far Cry 3
December:
Bioshock Infinite
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary (seems fitting, as Halo Combat Evolved launched with the original Xbox, and it can now end the Xbox 360)
Hopefully they don't just give us crappy arcade games for most of it (maybe even indie games if they're feeling evil).
You must be insane if you think they would give away any of the games past September, jesus.
Dongs Macabre
aka Daedalos42
Well, the Xbox One is going to be released soon anyway, and these games won't be compatible. Plus, the DLC alone for some of these games could make MS a lot of money. Plus, it could get people to buy a month or 3 of Xbox Live just to get those games.
Steelyuhas
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The install base is massive and this console generation was very long. The 360 will continue to get new releases and be supported for quite some time.
That's exactly my point, there's still lots of money to be made, but like I said below if they think they can still get some good profits off these then why would they give them out? I'm sure Halo Anniversary is a different story since that's first party and not exactly selling hot cakes with no dedicated MP and Saints Row 3 is viable since they've already given it out on PS+, but that's it and everything else has come out within the last year and I'm sure are still making fair sales. No reason to give something out for free this fast if you're still profiting from it (I'm speaking from the PoV of the third party companies/publishers that put those games out)
It doesn't matter, the 360's still going to be profitable and around for a good while, they can't honestly be expecting everyone to just drop their 360. Even users of the One are probably going to also hop on their 360 semi-frequently to play these incompatible games or something else with friends who didn't upgrade.There's still lots of money to be made, the DLC argument I could see a little bit but not many of these games have that much DLC. (Except SR3 and BioShock infinite, by December all the DLC better be out, Halo 3 yes though)
Some of these are some pretty big titles that money could still be made off of, I can't see them giving out something like BioShock Infinite or Far Cry 3/Blood Dragon this early.
Dongs Macabre
aka Daedalos42
It will get people to buy Gold if they don't already have it, and possibly continue if they enjoy all the features it offers. Plus, it would be great PR for MS if they offer games that are on par with PS+. More consumers would start considering getting the 360 or One, while if they offer older games, people would complain even though it's free.
Steelyuhas
Member
Oh, I thought you were referring to the free games going past September, not the specific games that the post referred to.
We are in agreement.
BlueScrote
Member
This is what I think MS should do for Games for Gold. Start with some older and less well-known games, then gradually increasing in quality and date (plus, a lot of these games have DLC that MS could make money off of
July:
Defense Grid
Crackdown
August:
Mega Man 9/Banjo-Kazooie (why not enjoy a fun game from a classic series?)
Singularity/Bioshock/Mass Effect/Fallout New Vegas/Borderlands (fun older games)
September:
Assassin's Creed 2
Halo 3 (around the time of its 6th anniversary)
October:
Trials Evolution
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
November:
Saints Row 3
Far Cry 3
December:
Bioshock Infinite
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary (seems fitting, as Halo Combat Evolved launched with the original Xbox, and it can now end the Xbox 360)
Hopefully they don't just give us crappy arcade games for most of it (maybe even indie games if they're feeling evil).
They announced AC2 and H3 as flagship free games and you think they're going to make games that released within the last year free? If only MS was so generous.
Yes, I realize I worded that poorly and have changed it!
It does make sense to get more Gold subscribers, but there'd have to be something in it for the publishers and I'm sure it'd cost more than they'd gain in Gold subs. But, as much as I wish they would, I don't think they'd just do it for the PR.
I would've jumped on it then I realized I could buy and enjoy Blood Dragon for less, it seems like the better game even if it doesn't have as much content.
Killmanjaro81
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i bought it used at eb games for 40 like 5 days ago.....fuck this shit
This is what I think MS should do for Games for Gold. Start with some older and less well-known games, then gradually increasing in quality and date (plus, a lot of these games have DLC that MS could make money off of
July:
Defense Grid
Crackdown
August:
Mega Man 9/Banjo-Kazooie (why not enjoy a fun game from a classic series?)
Singularity/Bioshock/Mass Effect/Fallout New Vegas/Borderlands (fun older games)
September:
Assassin's Creed 2
Halo 3 (around the time of its 6th anniversary)
October:
Motorbike
Far Cry Instincts Predator
November:
Saints Row
Far Cry 2
December:
Bioshock 1
Halo Legends
that seems more accurate
squidhands
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Plus I just got Bulletstorm and the first Mass Effect for $5 a piece, and I am eagerly awaiting the daily deal for Bioshock Infinite, Tomb Raider, and Gears Judgment.
RIP H4lo
Gimme dat Infinite and Horizon for $10 each plz MS.
The new Tomb Raider looked bad with tacked on MP so it's not in my sights, Judgement was also pretty bad I heard so I'll just stick with 3 as I have the Season Pass for that, BRB downloading CoD DLC to see if it fixes the game.
The new Tomb Raider looked bad with tacked on MP so it's not in my sights, Judgement was also pretty bad I heard so I'll just stick with 3 as I have the Season Pass for that, BRB downloading CoD DLC to see if it fixes the game.
I'm slowly going through Mass Effect 3 on PC again (been going for a tad over a month now... just bits at a time).
I never realised how "terminator" the Banshees looked before
Really need to buy the thing that lets you make the key decisions of the first two games. Huge investment of time trying to go through them individually
I never realised how "terminator" the Banshees looked before
Literally the worst enemy of any game I've ever played. They're far too strong and aggressive.
After losing my save files for ME1 and ME2 and having bought Genesis 2 (the comic, story decision making interactable) I have to comment and say it's meh, it misses out on a couple of the big decisions too like
Maelon's data, condemning you to a dead Eve
Also, exactly before that cutscene fighting those 3 banshees & friends was a bitch on Insanity
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Eh, BD is cool but Far Cry 3 is better. I'd still play through both.
ElzarTheBam
Member
I really hope that the Bioshock deal is good for you.
Can't wait to see what you think.
squidhands
Member
I loved the first game and have heard nothing but praise for Infinite. I am ready.
Yeah, I know how you feel. I bought Borderlands 2 which is up for $10 and I paid $60 just a couple months back.
Such a great game, can't give enough praise to it. Combat could use a little work, but other than that its one of the best single player games I've played. 1999 Mode is a bitch though.
I've been playing FC3 with a buddy in Co-op a little. The frame rate is so bad it gave me a headache and I was surprised at how awful the AI and co-op play through are. This was such a hyped game and I've been completely disappointed. Is the single player significantly better or something?
The Real Napsta
Member
Far Cry 2 was crap too wasn't it?
Far Cry has its moments, but in the end it's not that special. The only parts I really enjoyed were when I took out entire camps without getting detected. Aside there's nothing much except an awful storyline with mediocre missions or a million collectibles which give you nothing as a reward. Gameplay-wise Blood Dragon is pretty much the same.
And yeah, Far Cry 3 runs at a pretty consistent 20fps throughout the singleplayer on the 360.
And yeah, Far Cry 3 runs at a pretty consistent 20fps throughout the singleplayer on the 360.
RebornYeti
Member
Just bought FCI...
I had some good times with the editor back in the day, but I rarely touched the Singleplayer. I guess now is my chance.
...I had some good times with the editor back in the day, but I rarely touched the Singleplayer. I guess now is my chance.
Killmanjaro81
Member
Playing multiplayer, whenever we heard the banshee screams it wasn't like fuck a banshee run away, it was like fuck a banshee this is gonna be a droll, hell of hard and one person is probs gonna get instakilled, plus the fact that they can teleport, let out this crazy fire biotic charge that can almost kill you cause it lasts for like 15 seconds and they almost cannot miss it makes it just that much more frustrating. Glad i'm almost done the game, i couldn't handle the banshees anymore.
theyre like Promethean knights...but worse
theyre like Promethean knights...but worse
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Barrow Roll
Member
Handymen from Bioshock Infinite are worse.
Poker Face
Member
I don't think they're too bad once you get used to them.
Steelyuhas
Member
I enjoyed Handymen fights, forced you to stay on the move pretty much the whole time.
Yup. I adored the combat in infinite. Only enemies I didn't like were the rocket bros.
Dongs Macabre
aka Daedalos42
Just bought Bulletstorm. 360 MSP is a great deal.
So I just tried streaming some Chivalry (Hilariously awesome game, by the way) and XSplit decided to end and restart the broadcast immediately a couple of times during the stream. Anyone ever had this issue? I've been streaming Trials for a couple of days now and I didn't have any similar issues.
The combat in Infinite is atrocious compared to any Halo game. Poor gunplay, more redundant weapons than 4, boring enemies (and even a sniper alley section!) The game is good in spite of its combat, certainly not because of it.
Dongs Macabre
aka Daedalos42
Bulletstorm is an awesome game, but I hate
how it makes me think I died all the time, then I'm like "Dammit", but then I get to the next part. :/
Franklinator
Member
Just finished Super Metroid for the first time. Wow, what a game. How did I not own it as a kid?
Enter The 36 Chambers
Member
What?? Easily the greatest game ever!! Congrats on finishing though, tough game. What was your finish time and %?
Franklinator
Member
Finish time was ~7:00, completion percentage was only 68%
Should I play Fusion or Zero Mission next?
Should I play Fusion or Zero Mission next?
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