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Originally Posted by reddjoey Thanks for checking my math. I'll leave it at this: I'm sure everyone can now safely say "Wait for when season passes to go on sale" when they launch.

This should be the new motto of this thread.

and I still made a f-ed up sentence....

Originally Posted by cancerman1120 This type of business model is going to see decreasing returns if they keep following this time frame for putting passes on sale.

Eh, CAGs are in the extreme minority of gamers. I bet most gamers don't even know about this one-day sale, and of those that do, many probably don't even care that the price dropped after they purchased the Season Pass.

Remember, most CAGs think that Call of Duty map packs are a ripoff at $15, but Activision does insane business on those whenever they're released.

But I empathize with everyone who feels ripped off on the Gears 3 Season Pass. I feel the same way whenever I buy something and find it cheaper later. But as a CAG, you have to figure you're going to win more than you're gonna lose.

Originally Posted by reddjoey and I still made a f-ed up sentence....

Its the internet...If I wrote this way for work I would have been fired by now.

Originally Posted by Barry Burton i can't believe some of you haven't played red dead yet, how many games of the year awards does it have to win to peak peoples curiosity? it's been out since may 2010

It certainly piques my curiosity and has since I received it for Christmas last year, but I had a hunch the PS3 content would make it to 360 and I'd been waiting around for that. Then it did... but only in the form of the Game of the Year Edition. I'm holding out hope that they'll eventually put the damned thing (and hardcore mode) on the marketplace so I can finally knock it all out in one go.

I have no doubt that it's worth the playthrough even without the other content - and I'll admit it's a petty gripe - but I have plenty to keep me busy in the meantime. And no, at this time I can't really justify splurging on a game I already have just to have access to that tiny bit of additional content. Unfortunately.

As for the GoW3 pass - very tempting, but I think I'll use what points I've got on ITSP, Bloodrayne, and maybe Renegade Ops. I can either wait for another sale on the pass or bite the bullet at full price later when I finally get around to Gears (and hopefully better paychecks).

Originally Posted by BingoBrown Eh, CAGs are in the extreme minority of gamers. I bet most gamers don't even know about this one-day sale, and of those that do, many probably don't even care that the price dropped after they purchased the Season Pass. Remember, most CAGs think that Call of Duty map packs are a ripoff at $15, but Activision does insane business on those whenever they're released. But I empathize with everyone who feels ripped off on the Gears 3 Season Pass. I feel the same way whenever I buy something and find it cheaper later. But as a CAG, you have to figure you're going to win more than you're gonna lose.

I am going to monitor this thread to see how the community reacts. So far kind of mixed.

http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/...on-Pass-25-off

Originally Posted by reddjoey Thanks for checking my math. I'll leave it at this: I'm sure everyone can now safely say "Wait for when season passes to go on sale" when they launch.

That's what I'm doing with the SR3 season pass. I'm not quite sure what that even includes, so I didn't bother with it at launch.

Also, the Gold Lancer (and all guns) are being delisted after 12/31/2011 not 12/31/2012. That would be a hell of a notice!

Originally Posted by Exu Don't forget that all gun-type Avatar Props will be delisted on January 1st because apparently the Xbox is a toy for children, so if you want to pay money to play manly virtual dressup then this could be your best... SHOT.

Anyone know if there has been a list compiled of all the soon to be delisted items?

Originally Posted by cancerman1120 I am going to monitor this thread to see how the community reacts. So far kind of mixed. http://forums.epicgames.com/threads/...on-Pass-25-off

I'm still not sure that's a good barometer, as I doubt the average Gears 3 gamer goes to Epic's forums. Hell, I'd bet the average gamer doesn't even know Epic Games is the developer. In short, I think the average gamer is dumb and uninformed.

There are also people on there who are angry because the weapon skins pack dropped from 3600 points to 1800 points. That's a much bigger price drop (1800 vs. 600 for the Season Pass) and is more of a "luxury" item. Anyone who essentially wasted 1800 on a "luxury" item would understandably be upset.

Originally Posted by CAiNiACprime Anyone know if there has been a list compiled of all the soon to be delisted items?

Yeah, this would be really helpful. I was wondering if the Halo laser sword is on the list the other day when it was 120 points.

I know OutRun Online Arcade will be delisted as well.

Originally Posted by reddjoey and I still made a f-ed up sentence....

Haha I was gonna mention it, but you beat me to it.

I still think delisting gun props is stupid. If they don't want kids getting them, they should make that option for child accounts. I mean come on, the big xbox titles (Halo, Call of Duty, Gears of War) all revolve around guns.

yeah, I have sour grapes too about the season pass being on sale but still even paying full price on the season pass, it's still a 33% sale overall. plus, I got some great times (and counting for the season pass).

plus, if you were leveling up on horde mode and got the season pass, you were well on the way of maxing out rather than people who just got it. it takes a ton of gaming to level up the horde pack additions.

now, I want the hammerburst to be on sale! the lancer is cool but he doesn't aim the gun. just revs up the chainsaw...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCDRQrW6zqE

Was thinking about picking up the season pass but its too much the most I would pay is 1000 points.

Originally Posted by BingoBrown I'm still not sure that's a good barometer, as I doubt the average Gears 3 gamer goes to Epic's forums. Hell, I'd bet the average gamer doesn't even know Epic Games is the developer. In short, I think the average gamer is dumb and uninformed. There are also people on there who are angry because the weapon skins pack dropped from 3600 points to 1800 points. That's a much bigger price drop (1800 vs. 600 for the Season Pass) and is more of a "luxury" item. Anyone who essentially wasted 1800 on a "luxury" item would understandably be upset.

Yeah I relent. Most likely this only upset a handful of people.

Originally Posted by Murderstorm Was thinking about picking up the season pass but its too much the most I would pay is 1000 points.

good luck getting each dlc at 250 points. lolz

Hoping Call of Duty Classic goes on sale tomorrow, I kind of want to play through that one.

Originally Posted by BFBB Delicious Hoping Call of Duty Classic goes on sale tomorrow, I kind of want to play through that one.

Same here, i hope its 400 ms points.

Originally Posted by MetalMegaGio Same here, i hope its 400 ms points.

400 would be sooo nice, but I am expecting 800, maybe 600.