Originally Posted by Sath666 Didn't know that. So i just need HK gamertag (already have one) and int. msp?

That's right! I even reviewed Bullet Soul right here and talk about the importing experience in more detail. There is some DLC that's worth getting as it makes the base game easier, which I liked.

Originally Posted by tylerh1701 Also, IGN game Bloodforge a 4.0. It's just 1 review, but ouch.

I've been playing Bloodforge for a little while today, and strongly disagree with their review. The combat is really good and smooth. It doesn't do anything new combat-wise, but that hardly matters. It's a very God of War-like experience with its own unique setting and lore for $15. I don't know why anyone who likes that style of game would be disappointed unless they're somehow expecting a downloadable game to compete with a retail game that has ten or 20 times the budget. Will post more detailed impressions at WPC on Wednesday.

How's the camera EastX? That seems to be a recurring complaint in the reviews.

how can we tell if ms points are international?

Originally Posted by PrarieD0G ...There's even an indie game on XBLA that pokes fun at this mindset (called I MAED A GAME WITH ZOMBIEZ.... or something like that); ironically I think it actually sold pretty well for an indie game...

I actually like I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1. It's a top down twin stick shooter in one rock concert like room set to a goofy/catchy song by the guy that made it. (The song is also downloadable from the RockBand network for a buck). You're right though, the sense of humor is the strong point of the game.

I really like that an indie developer can have a sense of humor and make a living working with his better half. (They are the only two employees at Ska Studios). It's refreshing to have an indie guy that just wants to make games, enjoy life, and chill out. Here's a link listing the games the studio has released, you may have heard of the two The Dishwasher titles and ZOMB1ES (on teh ph0ne) includes I MAED A GAME...
http://www.ska-studios.com/games/

Originally Posted by sleepydumbdude Glad to see walking dead got a decent review. I might just get it on ps3 though with the season pass if I like the trial.

Back on the topic of XBLA titles, I actually might do the same thing. What's the deal with the Walking Dead season pass costing less ($19.99 vs 2000 MSP/$25), coming with a background theme, and releasing first? With the built in fanbase of the franchise ensuring some day one sales, I feel as if Microsoft is dropping the ball here. If one wants all of the episodes at launch there is absolutely no reason to get it on XBLA if you have both options available to you.

Originally Posted by FlamedLiquid how can we tell if ms points are international?

Google search brought this answer from http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/microsoftpoints
"...Microsoft Points is a universal system that works across international borders..."

Originally Posted by chuckie88 I actually like I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1. It's a top down twin stick shooter in one rock concert like room set to a goofy/catchy song by the guy that made it. (The song is also downloadable from the RockBand network for a buck). You're right though, the sense of humor is the strong point of the game. I really like that an indie developer can have a sense of humor and make a living working with his better half. (They are the only two employees at Ska Studios). It's refreshing to have an indie guy that just wants to make games, enjoy life, and chill out. Here's a link listing the games the studio has released, you may have heard of the two The Dishwasher titles and ZOMB1ES (on teh ph0ne) includes I MAED A GAME... http://www.ska-studios.com/games/ Back on the topic of XBLA titles, I actually might do the same thing. What's the deal with the Walking Dead season pass costing less ($19.99 vs 2000 MSP/$25), coming with a background theme, and releasing first? With the built in fanbase of the franchise ensuring some day one sales, I feel as if Microsoft is dropping the ball here. If one wants all of the episodes at launch there is absolutely no reason to get it on XBLA if you have both options available to you. Google search brought this answer from http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/microsoftpoints "...Microsoft Points is a universal system that works across international borders..."

so then any ms points would work? why are people saying "international" if it doesnt matter?

Originally Posted by FlamedLiquid so then any ms points would work? why are people saying "international" if it doesnt matter?

MSP are MSP and they are universal. Other users of this thread are reffering to region specific games and region specific price points. While the MSP themselves are international, the games and their pricing are not.

Not all points are international, or region-free. Some codes (most of the ones you'd find in stores) can't be redeemed in other countries. The best bet is to buy either Bing codes or codes from international sellers that the sellers claim are for specific regions.

Originally Posted by eastx Not all points are international, or region-free. Some codes (most of the ones you'd find in stores) can't be redeemed in other countries. The best bet is to buy either Bing codes or codes from international sellers that the sellers claim are for specific regions.

I never mentioned anything about codes only the points themselves. You are correct, CODES are not international. Codes are redeemed for specific things and sometimes during a specific time frame and/or specific region of the world. If one successfully redeems a code for Microsoft points, the points themselves are then international by Microsoft's own description even if the code used to obtain them wasn't.

Of course, Micro$oft makes all of this unnecessarily confusing and difficult with their stupid point system!

OP should be good to go

Originally Posted by reddjoey OP should be good to go

2 items? This seems like an awfully easy week for a guy who updates an XBLA sale thread. Maybe that means Microsoft will throw you a curveball with a big unannounced sale.

edit: Ah, here's something. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 hit Games on Demand today and will be the special price of $39.99 for the next week (at which point it will go up to $59.99 where it will remain until the end of days).

Major Nelson link

Sweet Games on Demand Dead Rising 2 Off the Record 1600 points. Might end up picking it up if I can talk a friend into doing it also.

Not bad prices for both games. I say its a no brainer if youve,been wanting to,play either one.

Originally Posted by tylerh1701 How's the camera EastX? That seems to be a recurring complaint in the reviews.

Bloodforge's camera is perfectly fine except for the occasions when Crom enters a culvert. These little crannies hold either items or enemies, and they force a fixed camera angle. If you run into an enemy inside, that can be annoying and I recommend exiting it to get the proper camera angle back.

The second boss really tested my patience as the game doesn't fill up your life between checkpoints, etc. Fail at him and you come back with the same amount of life you had before. It's challenging but I did beat him after 5 or 6 tries.

My other complaint (besides some repetition) is it's easy to get lost sometimes because the environments tend to look the same. A compass or map would've been nice.

Still think it's pretty fun and worth the money, but the difficulty and repetition will turn off some players.

I think I may get walking dead on PSN, just a better deal, and I like being able to pay for it all at once.

How do we know Walking Dead is coming out for 360 tomorrow?

Originally Posted by locolukah How do we know Walking Dead is coming out for 360 tomorrow?

They've talked about it launching simultaneously, although Telltale has pulled the rug out from under people at the last minute before and Major Nelson keeps neglecting the game when he talks about this week's releases. OXM reviewed it, but their screenshots could be the PC version with the gamepad. The interface for Jurassic Park was identical on both platforms when using the 360 controller.

http://www.oxmonline.com/walking-dead-episode-1-review

Also, they say 100 GS for the first episode, which would make the series 500 total, unless subsequent episodes have fewer, or is that the new max amount with DLC after the 200 to 400 boost?

Nba jam on fire 800 still too much. I am mad they release this so close to the retail reg version and this one was way better. SMH No more money from me.

So has anyone successfully purchased and downloaded Crysis via the Hungarian store yet?

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Originally Posted by PrarieD0G I think it's more because there is the rabid fanbase of zombie-game lovers that are annoying as . LIEK ZOMG I LUV ZOMBIEZZZ!!11 BRAINZ LULZ. It seems to be used as a cheap gimmick or selling point for the hivemind in some cases (see: iOS games). There's even an indie game on XBLA that pokes fun at this mindset (called I MAED A GAME WITH ZOMBIEZ.... or something like that); ironically I think it actually sold pretty well for an indie game... Point is, zombies are definitely overused in games, as much as the dumb meathead with a machinegun archetype is. Thankfully, this adventure-based one does look different though, so I have no complaints about that.

"I made a game with Zombies in it" is worth the $1 for the music alone. The gameplay is straight Smash TV.

Picked up NBA Jam OFE. I'm kinda disappointed in the roster update, especially for my favorite team, the Trail Blazers. I wish they kept the retired players instead of completely removing them. Now my team has no Brandon Roy and instead replaced with JJ Hickson, Raymond Felton and Memo Okur. Seriously....OKUR! He has never suited up as a Blazer. Also EA put in Jeremy Lin, but why can't they put in guys like Kyrie Erving or Nicolas Batum?