Free Carcassonne for Xbox Live's 5th Birthday (Nov. 15-16)

[FoxHoundADAM]

In honor of MS's 5 year Birthday of Xbox LIVE they are giving Carcassonne (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/Carcassonne/) away for free for 48 hours. Be sure to get it if you haven't yet.

This begins at 12:01 am on Thur. (Nov. 15th) and ends at 11:59 pm on Friday (Nov. 16).

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/liveis5ive/li5freestuff.htm


Here is a link to the Xbox website for more info on Carcassonne
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/c/carcassonnexboxlivearcade/

Some sweet free themes too!

Edit: AVAILIBLE NOW!

[Logg]

Awesome I have always heard good things about this game.

[LinkinPrime]

Never played it but will download the free version for sure. Thanks.

[tholly]

Tagged so I remember to get this on Thursday....

[Ryukahn]

Free games are always good

[DCriminal]

Its a great game, and you cant argue with free.

[aniousjoe]

f... n... awesome!! thanks op

[M1C13]

will be getting that, may also get Burnout if it is actually available. now if only there website worked.

[Logg]

So can you create a Asian account to get Hecix 2 for free also

[ryanbph]

sounds good to me

[danked]

cool thanks

[PyroGamer]

Someone remind me on the 15th. Don't want to miss out on this, I've been thinking about plopping down the points for this game anyways.

So can you create a Asian account to get Hecix 2 for free also
It said just Korea, not just anywhere in Asia.

[reibeatall]

So can you create a Asian account to get Hecix 2 for free also
Where was this announced?

[PyroGamer]

Where was this announced?Korean gamers get Hexic 2 instead of Carcassonne. Presumably because Carcassonne isn't available in Korea, I think.

[Cleaner7]

Sweet! My cousin and I already downloaded this and I highly recommend it, especially if you liked Catan. Hey, you can't beat free!

[jollydwarf]

Just in time for my 'red ringed' console!

(Cue clip of Ralphie's dad cursing unintelligibly from the basement.)

[regisphilbi0]

Def gonna get this on Thursday!

[kevgret]

[QUOTE=FxhoundADAM;3576894]In honor of MS's 5 year Birthday of Xbox LIVE they are giving Carcassonne (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/Carcassonne/) away for free for 48 hours. Be sure to get it if you haven't yet.

This begins at 12:01 am on Wed. (Nov. 15th) and ends at 11:59 pm on Thurs. (Nov. 16).



Isn't Weds the 14th and Thursday the 15th?

Kevin

[SynGamer]

Can i get my points back since i purchased this a while ago?

[PyroGamer]

Can i get my points back since i purchased this a while ago?
:lol:

[Khalid]

Ah! What a bad luck, they choose a game that I bought 2 month ago!

[Mr. Anderson]

I sure am glad my 360 red ringed last week!

[javeryh]

Wow awesome - I really loved this demo but never got around to getting the full version.

[benjamouth]

I bought this on Sat :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: :bomb:

Damn you MS, ah well, more people to play online I suppose

[PyroGamer]

I sure am glad my 360 red ringed last week!
I can download it for you if you want to give me your account recovery info. Done it for other friends before.

[doubledown]

Yeah....I think I like this game. I believe I like this demo over Catan....free is good :)

[Mr. Anderson]

I can download it for you if you want to give me your account recovery info. Done it for other friends before.

Appreciate the offer, but I think I'll pass. :D

[M1C13]

I can download it for you if you want to give me your account recovery info. Done it for other friends before.
I'll do it for you just give me your SS# and mother maiden name......

[PyroGamer]

Appreciate the offer, but I think I'll pass. :D
Well then cut your bitching ;)

[blue_volvo]

Hooray for waiting!

I think this program might come back an bite microsoft in the ass though. I know I won't be downloading any more games until 2012. I don't want to pay for a game that could potentially be free.

Crossing fingers for Settlers of Catan.

[reicaden]

tagged!

[dmaul1114]

Out of town, so I'll miss out. But not much interest in Carcassonne anyway.

[lowgear26]

At least this free game is actually a good one....I was worried about Yaris 2

[DomLando]

Tagged so I remember to download.

[ananag112]

Great...my Xbox 360 is dead :(

[FoxHoundADAM]

Hooray for waiting!

I think this program might come back an bite microsoft in the ass though. I know I won't be downloading any more games until 2012. I don't want to pay for a game that could potentially be free.

Crossing fingers for Settlers of Catan.I know what you mean. I bought Zuma not too long ago and literally a week later they dropped the price 400 points! GRRRR!

[LinkinPrime]

I wonder if I'll be getting the 500pts...I've been on XBL since the Beta. Though I changed my name to LinkinPrime after the first year....I probobly won't qualify for it...do'h!

[mrcheapo11]

This is pretty sweet. I did enjoy the Carcassonne demo a little, and am really glad I can get it for free! I am also curious about making a Korean account for Hexic 2...

[smellhasreturned]

Woo nice post, I'll probably forget though

[Logg]

This is pretty sweet. I did enjoy the Carcassonne demo a little, and am really glad I can get it for free! I am also curious about making a Korean account for Hexic 2...

Well I will be trying it for sure.

Fuck it right.

[Kaijufan]

More free XBLA games is always a good thing.

[GenDV138]

Awesome! I enjoyed the demo but never got around to buying it, free is definitely nice.

[Sporadic]

Korean gamers get Hexic 2 instead of Carcassonne. Presumably because Carcassonne isn't available in Korea, I think.

Awesome, I signed up for a Korean account. Hopefully it will have a English option.

[aympacman]

this really is a great game. too bad i already spent points on it.....well, they were tropicana twister points anyway. at least now my brothers can dl and we can play together online.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

[ep2011]

Can't beat a free game, thanks :)

[TahoeMax]

Oh wow. I loooooove the Carcassonne boardgame. I'm all over this. Thanks OP!

[lordwow]

Gah, foiled.

Guess that's what I get for buying it day 1. Oh well, it's my most played 360 game.

And now you can all stare in awe at my sick Ranked match W-L (76-25)

[ryoga79]

I'll definitely be pulling this. Free games FTW!

About Hexic2- I thought M$ was banning people for making other region accounts, including banning your master account off Live. That's why I haven't gotten any of the content from other regions. Is it only associated with the other region account as well? I is confuseded.

[KiLL3r]

Sweet, good thing i didn't buy this game last week.

[Sporadic]

About Hexic2- I thought M$ was banning people for making other region accounts, including banning your master account off Live. That's why I haven't gotten any of the content from other regions. Is it only associated with the other region account as well? I is confuseded.

???

I've never heard anything like that and I've had a Japanese account for awhile now.

[akilshohen]

how do you make a Korean account?? anyone got a fake address for korea or something?

[ryoga79]

I swear I thought I read something on Digg about M$ banning people who make accounts in other regions just for the DLC. If I'm wrong, then I have to go home and make a few accounts and start downloading stuff. lol

[ryoga79]

http://kotaku.com/gaming/rrraagghhh/microsoft-drops-hammer-on-fake-xbl-accounts-257658.php

This is what I read, but that was 6 months ago, so I guess it still works. whoohoo!!! I know what I'm doing when I get off work. hehe

[mrcheapo11]

http://kotaku.com/gaming/rrraagghhh/microsoft-drops-hammer-on-fake-xbl-accounts-257658.php

This is what I read, but that was 6 months ago, so I guess it still works. whoohoo!!! I know what I'm doing when I get off work. hehe

I think that was partly a bluff, because I haven't had any trouble with my Japanese account...

[tsunamikitsune]

Anybody know where I can find the info I need for a Korean account?

When I made my Japanese one, I got all the info from some website and I think it had instructions for other accounts, too. That was a long time ago, though, and I don't have it bookmarked anymore. :cry:

[LinkinPrime]

Anybody know where I can find the info I need for a Korean account?

When I made my Japanese one, I got all the info from some website and I think it had instructions for other accounts, too. That was a long time ago, though, and I don't have it bookmarked anymore. :cry:

Just Google hotels in Korea, use their zip code and phone number and whatever else is needed and presto!

[Ma12kez]

Awesome news! Another free XBLA game!

[Azumangaman]

Sweet! I've wanted this since the second I heard it was similar to Catan (or somebody who likes Catan would love it). I'm SO there!

[Spybreak8]

This is an excellent game, how come we don't get a colorful meaningless tile for already owning the game as a sign of appreciation!^^

[Immortal fWd]

I wonder if I'll be getting the 500pts...I've been on XBL since the Beta. Though I changed my name to LinkinPrime after the first year....I probobly won't qualify for it...do'h!

I've been with Live since day 1, so I should qualify for the points. I have seen no mention of this on xbox.com however, where was this announced?

[HighlightShow]

Sweet, thanks OP!

[fraggedbylaggers]

I've been with Live since day 1, so I should qualify for the points. I have seen no mention of this on xbox.com however, where was this announced?

joystiq. and they are NEVER wrong ;)

[Logain8955]

Not quite up yet. Hopefully it'll all go up soon :D

[PenguinMaster]

It's says free on Thursday and Friday (not Wednesday) on the game detail page on Xbox.com.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/c/carcassonnexboxlivearcade/

[io]

Bastards. Of course, I already have this. Why couldn't it be Catan? :lol:
Makes me hesitant to buy any more games I won't play a lot when I first get them. I barely played this sucker... From now on I will be EVEN STINGIER with my MS points. They could have at least thrown a bone to people who already have it like the ability to get one of the expansions for free.

[yukine]

I played the demo of Carcassone and really enjoyed it, I just didn't want to pay $10.00. Now I don't have to! :lol:

Edit: Nevermind, what I played was Catan. Well free is free.

[Jek Porkins]

Wow, thanks for nothing, XBL! A free game that I already paid for. Great.

Still, it's a good deal if you don't have it already. Lots of fun. Maybe more people will be in games from now on, so it won't be a total loss for me. :)

[ep2011]

I just looked... It's still 800 points

[Unassuming Local Guy]

This begins at 12:01 am on Wed. (Nov. 14th) and ends at 11:59 pm on Thurs. (Nov. 15).

It begins on the 15th according to your link.

[$hady]

Thanks for the heads up OP! I'll download it later since this was the magic price for me getting this game. :D

[crunchb3rry]

Dammit, I saw TotemBall was free and downloaded it thinking maybe this was another game they were giving away free but didn't advertise.

Then I discovered it's a shitty Xbox Webcam game. I'm sure you all can guess I don't have the webcam.

[benjamouth]

Then I discovered it's a shitty Xbox Webcam game. I'm sure you all can guess I don't have the webcam.

Even if you did you wouldn't want to play that turd, trust me.

[FoxHoundADAM]

Oops you're right. Correct the dates.

[Bretts31344]

Dang, giving away one of the two games I actually bought, but all those points were free from promotions anyway. It is a great game for anyone who hasn't played it.

[Azumangaman]

Cool, I was hoping this was legit beacause I didn't see it free this morning.
Tomorrow it is!

[GLOCKGLOCK]

Nice! FREE XBLA games! I'll be all over this tonight at midnight!

[FoxHoundADAM]

Sweet they have some pretty nice themes for free too.

[akilshohen]

did anyone try to get a korean account working?

[LinkinPrime]

Anyone get hooked up with the 500pts? They appereantly already sent out emails with the code. I didn't get one because I changed my name :cry:

[Owen]

I beta tested Xbox Live on the original Xbox and have had the same username since then and have not recieved any email yet with my code.

[FoxHoundADAM]

It's funny because in the interview with Trixie on Major Nelson she said only 10 people are getting those 500 points. Which is odd because at least 3 people here claim thay have been on Live since day 1.

[mykevermin]

10 people? 500 points each?

Goddamn philanthropists, I tell ya.

[FoxHoundADAM]

10 people? 500 points each?

Goddamn philanthropists, I tell ya.I lol'ed....heck I'm still laughing. It's your icon that does it.

[ryoga79]

I made my korean account today. I'm gonna check it when I get up in the morning to get hexic2.

[miltownkid]

I made my korean account today. I'm gonna check it when I get up in the morning to get hexic2.
It's already Thursday in Korea.

[Sporadic]

It's already Thursday in Korea.

It's not free yet.

[ryoga79]

It's not free yet.

Plus, I'm at work. :p

[cjclifford]

Too bad I bought Carcassonne when it first came out.

[Danil ACE]

It's not free yet.
That's because the article says 12:01 AM EST for both.

[akilshohen]

I need somehelp with the korean account, did you all use a residence or a hotel for the address?

[ighosty]

Sucks about the free 500 points, since I changed my account name back 2 years ago so they probably think I haven't been playin since 2002.

[Immortal fWd]

Only 10? That's bull, I pre-ordered Live and had it activated on day one, there's gotta be more then 10 people that signed up on day one and have never changed my gamertag.

[triforcer]

take that fucking yaris!

[Danil ACE]

I need somehelp with the korean account, did you all use a residence or a hotel for the address?
I used a hotel. I also did all of the address on the computer, because the xbox wsa forcing me to type with korean characters (which I don't know).

[ananag112]

Yeah. I had ananag as my name when Xbox Live started, and changed it to ananag12 when I got a Xbox 360.

[doctorfaustus]

Wow, am I the only one that's going to skip on this free game? Carcasonne does not interest me at all. Too bad, I'd rather have a free gamer pic or something.

[tsunamikitsune]

Wow, am I the only one that's going to skip on this free game? Carcasonne does not interest me at all. Too bad, I'd rather have a free gamer pic or something.

Hey, a free game is a free game. Unless you're REALLY hurting for hard drive space, it wouldn't hurt to download it. Even then, you could just delete it and have it on your account and be able to download it in the future if you ever wanted it for some reason.

BTW, I think there are going to be free gamerpics and themes, I just don't know what.

[Nelo Ice]

theres like 5 or 6 free themes and theyre on the marketplace right now

currently using the wolfenstein one

btw how can u complain about a free game? :cold:

[ep2011]

Theres a ton of free themes up now. A special gears and halo 2 one, which both are great.

Edit: Nelo Ice beat me to it, wow I had this page open awhile, he posted 18 minutes ago.

[thrustbucket]

Wow, am I the only one that's going to skip on this free game? Carcasonne does not interest me at all. Too bad, I'd rather have a free gamer pic or something.

Already have the game unfortunately, and I have to totally disagree. I've played it more than any game on XBLA. And I've purchased about 20 of them.

[kaptinmorgan]

yeah gonna have to get down on those, i live on the wesside, and i get off at midnigt, so the download list will go up a bit.

[GLOCKGLOCK]

Anyone dl this yet? Is is up now?

[akilshohen]

I used a hotel. I also did all of the address on the computer, because the xbox was forcing me to type with Korean characters (which I don't know).
I just got it working. I don't know what was wrong with the other one I made last night. Same thing happened when I tried to make a German account

[ryoga79]

I thought it was 12midnight pst (pacific time..ie. 3am EST).

[yukine]

Everything is still 800 points.

[Sporadic]

I thought it was 12midnight pst (pacific time..ie. 3am EST).

It is

[ryoga79]

12midnight PST means we all have 2 & 1/2 hours, so chill.

[jasonditz]

aww man, I really wanted to get this downloaded tonight, if its 3 AM est guess I'll have to wait till morning

[blueweltall]

Suck that I just shipped my xbox in a coffin.

[fifthcore]

Switched from 800 to Free :)

[Nelo Ice]

carcassone is free now
dling it :bouncy:

[yukine]

Anyone want to play? I'm a newb and don't know how to play though. :lol:

[Aku]

Downloading as I type this. I've heard soo many things about this game it's great to get it for free. Plus, hopefully, since it's free a lot of new people will be playing it so I won't feel quite as awful.

[LinkinPrime]

Anyone have any luck on Hexic 2 in Korea? Didn't create a Korean acct. just yet, I was hoping someone would confirm before I create one.

[bigdsinferno]

Anyone have any luck on Hexic 2 in Korea? Didn't create a Korean acct. just yet, I was hoping someone would confirm before I create one.
yep.. just downloaded it.

[Sporadic]

Anyone have any luck on Hexic 2 in Korea? Didn't create a Korean acct. just yet, I was hoping someone would confirm before I create one.

Downloading it now.

- edit And it doesn't show up on my main American account and all of my profiles are corrupt. Awesome.

[Nelo Ice]

so i have no idea what im doing in carcassone though i got the big city achivement :lol:

[Logain8955]

I'm down for some Carcassone, though I also have no idea wtf I'm doing.

GT's jedi8955.

Edit: Amusingly, for the big Live experience celebration, I am currently playing in the most racist game EVER. No one besides me in the game bothered to look at the tutorial, no one knows what they're doing, and every 4th word is $$$$er.

Oh, how glorious a birthday.

[Savage]

Downloading it now.

:) could you please provide the info that you typed in order to create the korean account? , yes im cheap i want Hexic 2 for free. please. :bouncy:

[Sporadic]

Downloading it now.

- edit And it doesn't show up on my main American account and all of my profiles are corrupt. Awesome.

Update 2: The corrupt profiles thing was my fault. I went from my American account to my Korean then tried again to go back to my American. I forgot you have to shut off the console.

We'll see what happens after I recover my profile.

- edit :) could you please provide the info that you typed in order to create the korean account? , yes im cheap i want Hexic 2 for free. please. :bouncy:

No, all of the info is easily found on Google. Use it.

[bigdsinferno]

Update 2: The corrupt profiles thing was my fault. I went from my American account to my Korean then tried again to go back to my American. I forgot you have to shut off the console.

We'll see what happens after I recover my profile.

- edit

No, all of the info is easily found on Google. Use it.
shouldn't matter if you shut off your xbox, as long as you sign out once it's done downloading. least that's how it worked for me. anyhow... to create an account, all you have to do is go to xbox.com and create it. not complex, by any means

[Richlough]

I'm getting this , the whole tab is blank except ,



The XBOX Marketplace is ccurrently unavailable .
Please check back later .



And I'm signed in US .

[Dingleberry]

Just downloaded and played my first game...a lot better than i expected. I could see myself getting addicted to it.

[io]

Here's a question for you Xbox Live vets. I already bought both these games of course. But I want to get *something* out of this free day. It wouldn't hurt for me to get Carcasonne, at least, downloaded on my two boys' accounts. If nothing else, it means they can play the game without my account logged in after the inevitable day my early model Elite RRoD's and I get a new system. Can I just download it for their accounts, or will it say I already have it? If I delete it can I then download it for them? I don't have a chance to check this out till late tomorrow so if anyone can give me a quick answer I'd appreciate it.

[Sporadic]

Update 2: The corrupt profiles thing was my fault. I went from my American account to my Korean then tried again to go back to my American. I forgot you have to shut off the console.

We'll see what happens after I recover my profile.

Update 3: Success!

After deleting all of my corrupt profiles (while saving the data) and restoring my original American account, I now have access to the Korean full Hexic 2 which is in English!

- edit shouldn't matter if you shut off your xbox, as long as you sign out once it's done downloading. least that's how it worked for me.

No I logged in and out of my account which caused it to corrupt all of my profiles on the Xbox.

anyhow... to create an account, all you have to do is go to xbox.com and create it. not complex, by any means

To do a Korean one you just have to do the Japanese trick but with Korea.

[Richlough]

Here's a question for you Xbox Live vets. I already bought both these games of course. But I want to get *something* out of this free day. It wouldn't hurt for me to get Carcasonne, at least, downloaded on my two boys' accounts. If nothing else, it means they can play the game without my account logged in after the inevitable day my early model Elite RRoD's and I get a new system. Can I just download it for their accounts, or will it say I already have it? If I delete it can I then download it for them? I don't have a chance to check this out till late tomorrow so if anyone can give me a quick answer I'd appreciate it.

Yes , but it will be on your HDD 3 times .

[Logain8955]

I just reported my ENTIRE game for offensive voice communication. :D

Sweet jeebus, I wish I had recordings of this, this outlines exactly the decline of humanity.

[yukine]

I just reported my ENTIRE game for offensive voice communication. :D

Sweet jeebus, I wish I had recordings of this, this outlines exactly the decline of humanity.

So what happened?

[LinkinPrime]

Thanks for the confirmation on Hexic 2, creating my account ASAP.

[Logain8955]

So what happened?

2 guys got into a fight and decided the only way to peacefully resolve their differences was to call each other $$$$ers and $$$$$$s.

The other two interjected with random racial slurs and comments about people's mothers.

It was funny, and really sad all at the same time.

[LinkinPrime]

Trying to create my Korean Hotmail acct. problem is it wont accept the postal code. What did you guys use. I have 11-140 for Seoul

NVM...was missing one digit.

[yukine]

2 guys got into a fight and decided the only way to peacefully resolve their differences was to call each other $$$$ers and $$$$$$s.

The other two interjected with random racial slurs and comments about people's mothers.

It was funny, and really sad all at the same time.
Fuck you $$$$er.

[62t]

try 135-080 for Seoul

[RudyPants]

try 135-080 for Seoul

That's what I used.

[gameboykid14]

How do I save Hexic 2 to my profile, so that it shows up like I bought it on my US profile?

[yukine]

I don't think you can, if I go to the Hexic 2 page on my U.S. account it still shows up for 800 points.

At least I can play it without having the Korean profile stored. I deleted it, and the full version is still available. I just can't delete Hexic 2 and then redownload it for free, but I have no intention of doing that anyway.

[Immortal fWd]

Got Hexic 2 with a Korean account, thanks OP!

[jmillion]

just made the acct. downloaded hexic 2. lol now i have jpn,krn,euro, and my us acct. how do u delete profiles tho? i know its a silly question and the answer probably goes right over my head. thx in advance for the answer.

[yukine]

just made the acct. downloaded hexic 2. lol now i have jpn,krn,euro, and my us acct. how do u delete profiles tho? i know its a silly question and the answer probably goes right over my head. thx in advance for the answer.

System Blade > Memory > HD > Gamer Profiles > (Select it) > Delete.

[ep2011]

My marketplace is down... Is everyone's?

Edit: I see most people's are also, but some people's are up?

Edit2: It's up now for me, downloading now :) Thanks op

[JohnnyDrama]

very nice, just got Carcassonne and Hexic 2

[SynGamer]

I've been searching for the korean account info and nothing is coming up. Anyone have a link?

[ananag112]

I emailed MSFT and called them up asking to get Carcassonne transfered to my account somehow or to just get the points for it since my Xbox 360 is dead. They wouldn't do it :(.

[SynGamer]

Well, i used a Ritz hotel address and potal code with a phone number from some other place...playing Hexic 2 as we speak.

[FoxHoundADAM]

Hey everyone don't forget about the free themes for "5ive". Some are pretty cool as well as a few old school xbox titles have themese now.

You can see them here:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/liveis5ive/li5freestuff.htm

It's funny they actually put up previews of the free themes 2 days before you could get them but most paid themes never get a preview on xbox.com.

[lordwow]

Hey everyone don't forget about the free themes for "5ive". Some are pretty cool as well as a few old school xbox titles have themese now.

You can see them here:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/...5freestuff.htm

It's funny they actually put up previews of the free themes 2 days before you could get them but most paid themes never get a preview on xbox.com.

Broken link.

[FoxHoundADAM]

Broken link.Thanks, fixed it.

[mykevermin]

Where the hell are my 500 points? I've been on XBL since before day one and haven't changed my gamertag. I bet they pull some sneaky shit.

[PyroGamer]

Where the hell are my 500 points? I've been on XBL since before day one and haven't changed my gamertag. I bet they pull some sneaky shit.
Did you buy the beta pack?

[PyroGamer]

Hey everyone don't forget about the free themes for "5ive". Some are pretty cool as well as a few old school xbox titles have themese now.

You can see them here:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/liveis5ive/li5freestuff.htm

It's funny they actually put up previews of the free themes 2 days before you could get them but most paid themes never get a preview on xbox.com.
I was hoping for a bit more from the GR2 theme. That was my favorite XBL title for so long. I really need to go pick it up again.


In other news: Hexic 2 is actually pretty tight. I was totally addicted to Hexic HD for so long, I'm glad they changed things around and made the game more interesting instead of just going for the marginal update.

[halfbent]

Hexic 2 is definitely a lot more fun than I thought it would be, and the menu music rocks with a good soundsystem and sub lol.

[lilboo]

So...how come when I'm signing into XBL.. it's saying the Marketplace is currently unavailable. Am I the only one who is experiencing this?????

[Mr Unoriginal]

Anyone have an idiot's guide to getting Hexic?

[xbltheshadow]

Where the hell are my 500 points? I've been on XBL since before day one and haven't changed my gamertag. I bet they pull some sneaky shit.
Yea, I haven't gotten anything yet either. But I'll give them another day or 2 before I start worrying.

PS. I was a beta tester, never changed gamertag either, never cancelled subscription, so I should get this.

[LinkinPrime]

How do I save Hexic 2 to my profile, so that it shows up like I bought it on my US profile?

I had both my accounts signed up. I had both controllers on, I signed out from my regular acct. Recovered my Korean acct from controller two, once it was fully recovered, I signed on with my regular account on controller one, downloaded Hexic 2 with my Korean account, logged off Korean account, It was there for use with my regular account.

Not sure if it matters what controller you're signed on to, but that's what I did.

[PyroGamer]

http://i18.tinypic.com/8brozmu.jpg

HUH???

[GuilewasNK]

Free games are always good

My response to that?

Yaris.

[PyroGamer]

I had both my accounts signed up. I had both controllers on, I signed out from my regular acct. Recovered my Korean acct from controller two, once it was fully recovered, I signed on with my regular account on controller one, downloaded Hexic 2 with my Korean account, logged off Korean account, It was there for use with my regular account.

Not sure if it matters what controller you're signed on to, but that's what I did.
You don't need to do that.

Just sign in with your Korean account, download what you want, then sign out.

Hexic 2 will be unlocked for all accounts on the console your downloaded it on, regardless of their region.

My response to that?

Yaris.
Premium games being given away for free are always good.

Also: Aegis Wing.

[GuilewasNK]

I think I am going to leave work early today and download Carcassone.

[DesertEagleXIX]

Any CAGs up for some Carcassonne tonight?

Leave/PM me your gamertag.

[LinkinPrime]

http://i18.tinypic.com/8brozmu.jpg

HUH???

WTF?! I would have registered...Damn!

[PyroGamer]

WTF?! I would have registered...Damn!
It's open again now, I registered.

Don't know what happened. Also I don't understand why the fuck you can't just register on your console :-|

Any CAGs up for some Carcassonne tonight?

Leave/PM me your gamertag.
Count me in.

[LinkinPrime]

It's open again now, I registered.

Don't know what happened. Also I don't understand why the fuck you can't just register on your console :-|


Count me in.

What's the link for the contest? I can't find it.

[PyroGamer]

What's the link for the contest? I can't find it.Xbox.com --> Live is 5IVE --> Play & Win --> "register your gamertag" link

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/liveis5ive/playandwin/default.htm

[LinkinPrime]

Xbox.com --> Live is 5IVE --> Play & Win --> "register your gamertag" link

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/liveis5ive/playandwin/default.htm
Thanks.

Weird: It told me its closed but then I got confirmation that I'm entered.

[gamcreator]

How do you create a Korean account? On xbox.com or the actual console?

[RudyPants]

How do you create a Korean account? On xbox.com or the actual console?

Use Google.

[Mahoney07]

Use Google.



Is this supposed to be a joke post because it does not help at all and neither does google.



How do I make a Korean account? I don't know where to start.

[gamcreator]

Use Google.

I did... and it didn't help.

[Spybreak8]

Thanks.

Weird: It told me its closed but then I got confirmation that I'm entered.

Yea I got the same thing when I hit ok it said thanks for registering. I wonder if I'm registered. Oh well game on anyways.

[GLOCKGLOCK]

Yea I got the same thing when I hit ok it said thanks for registering. I wonder if I'm registered. Oh well game on anyways.

Yea, I got the closed, said WTF and reloaded. It asked me to confirm some things about my account and I hit submit and was registered.

Just created the Korean account. Gonna try that out when I get home!

[Azumangaman]

Carcassonne is awesome. I have to get a Korean account and grab Hexic 2 later. This is awesome.

[Fireshot]

Carcassonne is a great game. Played it this morning before work and im hooked. I just got Hexic 2 as well. Thanks for the info everyone.

[Britshady]

Hexic is a great game but haven't tried Carcassoronne yet.

[GLOCKGLOCK]

You don't need to do that.

Just sign in with your Korean account, download what you want, then sign out.

Hexic 2 will be unlocked for all accounts on the console your downloaded it on, regardless of their region.


I thought all the XBL games were tied to the console and the profile?

[javeryh]

I need to get in on Hexic 2.... I wish I wasn't lazy...

[Richlough]

Thanks.

Weird: It told me its closed but then I got confirmation that I'm entered.

Same here , Thanks Pyro .

[mykevermin]

Did you buy the beta pack?

Yes.

[gamcreator]

Can someone who downloaded Hexic 2 with a Korean account try to play it with their US account? I just tried and it immediately kicks me back out to the dashboard. It prompted me for an update before it did that though!

[Logg]

I played Hexic 2 just fine.

I think the first game was better.

[gamcreator]

Did you get an update when you downloaded it? And it was the second option under Hexic 2 when you downloaded, correct?

[Logg]

Yes and Yes

Well it was a few hours, I am pretty sure I updated it, kinda been hung over all day.

[tokitoki50]

Thanks.

Weird: It told me its closed but then I got confirmation that I'm entered.

Maybe it doesn't mean anything but I accidently did the same thing when I wasn't logged on to xbox.com at all and it still said I was entered. wtf?

Just a heads up

[Nelo Ice]

so for the live is 5 thing i got in a game with valve devs for tf2 :bouncy:

[ighosty]

was playing earlier, was surprised out how simple yet fun the game is :)

[Immortal fWd]

I just got my email for the 500 points.

You have to register, and then it says they'll send you a code before December 21st. Lame, I want my points now.

[richierich]

sweet just got the e-mail for 500 tokens. Man time flies, been an xbox live member since the Beta

[yukine]

I thought all the XBL games were tied to the console and the profile?
It's a combination of both the console + profile, once you change consoles (if your 360 breaks) you'll have to log into the profile that "bought" the game to be able to play it.

But until then you can delete the profile you created and play it on your main profile.

[smellhasreturned]

wait so is Carcassone free for 48 hours or forever ?

[Danil ACE]

Can someone who downloaded Hexic 2 with a Korean account try to play it with their US account? I just tried and it immediately kicks me back out to the dashboard. It prompted me for an update before it did that though!

I got kicked back to the dash, but then I started it up again and it worked fine. Hexic HD is a better game though. Also, colors are too watered down in Hexic 2.

[kaptinmorgan]

just for the 48 hours is it free, after that it will go back to 800 points. P.S. pretty fun game.

[DiscoDuck8k]

Yeah, Hexic 2 isn't all that great.. Hexic HD seems far better imo.

Carcassonne is cool though.

[nuttyturnip]

Ok, here's a question. My brother will be getting a 360 for Christmas, but doesn't have it now. I already own Carcossonne on my 360. If my brother sets up his Live account on my 360 now (creates a new Silver account), will he be able to download the game again, even though it's on my hard drive already? I mean, I doubt he'd physically download it, but just so it was credited to his Live account, so that when he gets his own 360, he'll be able to download the game free because he already owns it.

[FoxHoundADAM]

Ok, here's a question. My brother will be getting a 360 for Christmas, but doesn't have it now. I already own Carcossonne on my 360. If my brother sets up his Live account on my 360 now (creates a new Silver account), will he be able to download the game again, even though it's on my hard drive already? I mean, I doubt he'd physically download it, but just so it was credited to his Live account, so that when he gets his own 360, he'll be able to download the game free because he already owns it.Yes that should work. Xbox maintains records of everything your profile downloads so if he already downloaded it he should be able to get it on his new xbox again at no cost.

[Damian]

Ok, here's a question. My brother will be getting a 360 for Christmas, but doesn't have it now. I already own Carcossonne on my 360. If my brother sets up his Live account on my 360 now (creates a new Silver account), will he be able to download the game again, even though it's on my hard drive already? I mean, I doubt he'd physically download it, but just so it was credited to his Live account, so that when he gets his own 360, he'll be able to download the game free because he already owns it.
Yes. The only downside is that it will be registered to his gamertag but your console. He will only be able to play it on his console when he's logged in with his gamertag.

[FoxHoundADAM]

REMINDER! This ends at 11:59 tonight.

[LinkinPrime]

Here's the registration link to see if you qualify to get your 500pts:
https://reg.msgamestudios.com/Default.aspx?site=Xbox360Live5Yr

[Zurezo]

Thanks for the link. Just signed up!

Anybody down for some Carassonne late? Hit me up

XBL= Zurezo

[Draekon]

Oh crap, I didn't notice this thread until now. I guess I should pay more attention to thread titles as I thought this was a general discussion until I read each thread title on the page. <_<

Glad I noticed it as I thought the demo was kindof fun and was interested in the game.

Probably should read my Live messages more too... Someone sent me info on both the 500 MS Points & Carcassonne too. Damn you SMG for keeping me away from all other consoles and the news that follows them.

[ryoga79]

I just got my first achievement on hexic2.....


on my MAIN US account.....


should I be fearful at this point?

[62t]

I just got my first achievement on hexic2.....


on my MAIN US account.....


should I be fearful at this point?
no

[rywateska]

Here's the registration link to see if you qualify to get your 500pts:
https://reg.msgamestudios.com/Default.aspx?site=Xbox360Live5Yr

About time someone posted how to figure this out, thanks!

5 years of XBL @ $60/yr = $300

500 M$ Points = $6.25

...overall $1.25 off of each year we've paid for Live. Something tells me I should've just bought discounted Live cards

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Wha? Free Hexic 2?

*looks at date*

Sonuvabitch

[$hady]

Thanks for the 500 points link I just saw your post and signed up. It says they will be emailed SO.... Also just sent the link to a few friends who've been Live subscribers forever so they say thanks as well. :D

[life.exe]

Damn, I cant believe I missed this thread. Missed out on free games...*tear*

[yukine]

Damn, I cant believe I missed this thread. Missed out on free games...*tear*

It was advertised on all the blades, don't use the 360 very often I take it?

[LinkinPrime]

Checkout this controller that was given out to specific press members:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2021429256_58e13c53d7.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2021436600_d3e740e0a1.jpg?v=0
Pretty sweet!

[AshesofWake]

im jealous, i love orange

[Danil ACE]

Hexic 2 has hard achievements.

[danked]

lol, I cant believe I didn't think to get hexic2 for free, that games way better then Carcassonne

[Sofa King Kool]

I totally forgot about this promotion. Now I'm mad at myself #-o

[Spybreak8]

Yea I loved Hexic HD and the whole idea of battling in Hexec 2 made me decide to buy it way back when. Look me up for a game online. Hexec 2 or Carcassone that is.

[triforcer]

Checkout this controller that was given out to specific press members:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2021429256_58e13c53d7.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2021436600_d3e740e0a1.jpg?v=0
Pretty sweet!a lot better than those todd mcfarlane halo 3 ones.

[A Happy Panda]

=/ Missed out on this by about 2 minutes. I went into the 5ive Year blade, and the option for a free XBLA game was still there even, but it was charging me 800 points. Lame.

[BackInBlack]

This game is alot of fun, if anyone wants to play tonight or any other time add me.

[lordwow]

I'll always play Carcassone. I've played it about 60 days according to 360blog, but I'm pretty good at it (80-25 or so ranked), so if you want a challenge, friend me. I usually play 1v1, but I can play with more.

[yukine]

Feel free to add me if you'd like to play, I'm always up for a game of Carcassonne.

[$hady]

Well I decided to check this out last night and it was pretty fun. I had planned on just playing for a minute and then like an hour and a half later..... lol

[genneo]

awesome game.


played it with friends for the past week

[FoxHoundADAM]

I really enjoy Carcasonne. It's like Catan but more accesible and faster moving. Idea for an Arcade title.

[life.exe]

It was advertised on all the blades, don't use the 360 very often I take it?
Im on it everyday, except I am one of those people who are over 18 except cant get ads because I made the account when I was under 18. So I didnt see any of the ads for it.

[yukine]

Im on it everyday, except I am one of those people who are over 18 except cant get ads because I made the account when I was under 18. So I didnt see any of the ads for it.

What the hell? That's weird... have you ever tried contacting Microsoft about it?

[62t]

yea if you made an account under 18, you still wont get them when you are over 18

[life.exe]

What the hell? That's weird... have you ever tried contacting Microsoft about it?

Yeah, alot of people have, MS doesnt seem to care though.

[velvet396]

Im on it everyday, except I am one of those people who are over 18 except cant get ads because I made the account when I was under 18. So I didnt see any of the ads for it.

I would love to be rid of the ads actually - I quite prefer seeing a nice wallpaper or theme of my choosing. Don't see any ads on the XMB on PS3 - perhaps MS should take a cue from Sony... And I don't say that often.

[life.exe]

I would love to be rid of the ads actually - I quite prefer seeing a nice wallpaper or theme of my choosing. Don't see any ads on the XMB on PS3 - perhaps MS should take a cue from Sony... And I don't say that often.

You can turn them off you know...

[DCriminal]

You can turn them off you know...

Wha?!?!
I am going to look into this as soon as I get back from Thanksgiving at the in-laws.

[HighlightShow]

I am addicted to this game. Glad it was free, because I probably wouldn't have picked it up otherwise.

[$hady]

I am addicted to this game. Glad it was free, because I probably wouldn't have picked it up otherwise.

^^^ Exactly what he said! I just got it because it was free had never even tried the demo since I knew I wouldn't pay full price for it. 8-) I played this crap late last night till I fell asleep playing! lol i've unlock all the achievements except 5000 total points and 9 tile city thing in online. Is that one glitched because i've counted and made that before a few times yet never gotten credit for it....

[BackInBlack]

^^^ Exactly what he said! I just got it because it was free had never even tried the demo since I knew I wouldn't pay full price for it. 8-) I played this crap late last night till I fell asleep playing! lol i've unlock all the achievements except 5000 total points and 9 tile city thing in online. Is that one glitched because i've counted and made that before a few times yet never gotten credit for it....

Metropolis

Score a City with 9+ tiles in a Player Match vs. 2 or more opponents

I guess if was only against 1 person or a ranked match it wouldn't work.

[doc_zaius]

wait...how do you turn off ads?

[gage006]

You can turn off ads?!

Anyways, I wouldn't have payed points for this game but for free, it's pretty damn good. Pretty difficult game too. Great freebie.

[$hady]

Metropolis

Score a City with 9+ tiles in a Player Match vs. 2 or more opponents

I guess if was only against 1 person or a ranked match it wouldn't work.

Wow i'm retarded I totally had read that wrong I was thinking it was: player match OR vs 2 or more opponents :bomb:

[MasterSprtn117]

I'm glad I downloaded this game RIGHT before my Xbox died...at least I'll have something to look forward to when it comes back to life.

[LinkinPrime]

I don't understand why this thread keeps getting bumped. The free offer is over and if you want to continue discussing the game please do in on the official thread found here:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134919