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Originally Posted by asheskitty I've always been a PC gamer (had computers before consoles). First: Famicom Last: PS2 Slim (in silver)

Nice!

Gosh, I remember that now too, I think that brings me up to 3 copies (Retail, free on GF, steam key from a Tony Bundle).

I got my Bioshock 1 - Retail copy (week of release!) and the FREE GF copy.

Originally Posted by hal You referring to the 20% "screw up" discount? I don't have that. Or is there another discount I'm missing?

He's talking about that screw-up. It's like one of the only things worth talking about on GG. I haven't bought anything from there in a while, but I have the discount and could help with pricing for anyone who doesn't have it. I'm sure there are some other kind CAGs who would as well.

You know, I was thinking maybe to get Bioshock Infinite as a pre-order but when I saw that season pass business I think I'll wait. Plus I got X-Com for $20 on Gamefly (half off + a 20% off coupon on top) two months after it came out so it may well be that BI will be $20 a couple of months after it comes out.

Ditto for Tomb Raider. I mean Hitman Absolution has gone on a steady decline and it's a fairly recent release.

2K and Square Eidos stuff tend to drop in price really fast.

I don't absolutely have to play this games on release date. I have plenty of games I still need to play, including the old Bioshocks and some of the old Tomb Raiders, so I think I'll manage for a bit.

Originally Posted by hal I keep telling myself that it's Irrational. They don't appear to have farmed it out (Gearbox, anyone?) and they have a pretty solid track record. You referring to the 20% "screw up" discount? I don't have that. Or is there another discount I'm missing?

Yep, that's the one. Blade, me, or anyone with the discount will probably be happy to help you with it.

Originally Posted by Motoki You know, I was thinking maybe to get Bioshock Infinite as a pre-order but when I saw that season pass business I think I'll wait.

That's one of the big things that turns me off when even thinking of pre-ordering a game - Season Pass announced BEFORE a game is even released.

Granted, I very rarely pre-order games - unless the pre-order price/deals are crazy...which ain't often.

There's so little incentives these days to even go on to pre-order things anymore.

I don't absolutely have to play this games on release date. I have plenty of games I still need to play, including the old Bioshocks and some of the old Tomb Raiders, so I think I'll manage for a bit.

Good old "Backlog rule #1."

Hi guys, do you know if the price of the Unreal Deal Pack is a good one? I love FPS and I love Quake but I haven't played UT games much.

Originally Posted by soulkyo Hi guys, do you know if the price of the Unreal Deal Pack is a good one? I love FPS and I love Quake but I haven't played UT games much.

I got the same pack for $10 in Nov 2011, so it has been cheaper.

Originally Posted by paulcalypse I got the same pack for $10 in Nov 2011, so it has been cheaper.

Thanks for the answer. I've checked and it was 9.99 7 months ago, so I'll just wait for a price drop

Originally Posted by MysterD That's one of the big things that turns me off when even thinking of pre-ordering a game - Season Pass announced BEFORE a game is even released.

That's the craziest thing about the video game industry in my eyes. The developers and publishers always want the consumer to buy the product before it's even finished. In the case of some DLC, before they've even started it.

Borderlands 2 is the only season pass I ever purchased, and I regret even that one.

Slight side bar since we're on the subject of season passes, did Darksiders II complete its season pass before Vigil/THQ went bye bye? I know they released two expansions, but I feel like the status quo for a "Season Pass" is four.

That's a strange idea for a status quo. The one that's being discussed currently, Bioshock, contains 3. Saints Row had what, 3? And yes, Darksiders finished theirs. Quantum Conundrum had 2 and a soundtrack. So I'd say 4 is on the high end, at least for games without a competitive multiplayer focus.

Ridge Racer Unbounded (geez I hate that name) "Full Pack" (Steamworks) on GG for $14. Comes with 4 DLCs. I don't recall it being cheaper anywhere else. I don't have the 20% "D'oh Discount" though which would cut it to $11 and change... sad. Ah well, it'll hit 75% off /$5 someday.

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Originally Posted by Dreamweaver7 Ridge Racer Unbounded (geez I hate that name) "Full Pack" (Steamworks) on GG for $14. Comes with 4 DLCs. I don't recall it being cheaper anywhere else. I don't have the 20% "D'oh Discount" though which would cut it to $11 and change... sad. Ah well, it'll hit 75% off /$5 someday.

$12.24 on GG.co.uk

Originally Posted by Corpekata That's a strange idea for a status quo. The one that's being discussed currently, Bioshock, contains 3. Saints Row had what, 3? And yes, Darksiders finished theirs. Quantum Conundrum had 2 and a soundtrack. So I'd say 4 is on the high end, at least for games without a competitive multiplayer focus.

Really? Being one number off of the most recent example is a "strange idea?"

Sure, I'll grant you the stipulation that single player only games lack the ability to offer "map pack" dlc in high numbers like multiplayer titles, but even Bioshock Infinite throws in a fourth dlc pack at "no additional cost" bumping it up to four for the time being.

So I don't consider four DLC items to be outside the realm of reason.

ridge racer unbounded is really bad. stay away.

Originally Posted by Detruire $12.24 on GG.co.uk

I'd be careful with that. Namco Bandai has been known to region lock some of their Steamworks games, like Inversion.

Adventure of Shuggy has been added as the final bonus for the Groupee Bemine Anniversary bundle.

Originally Posted by gomikeoh ridge racer unbounded is really bad. stay away.

Metacritic for the three platforms is around low 70s with some very respectable outlets giving it 9/10 including edge. Sounds like mostly positive reviews with a few people upset that its closer to burnout than classic Ridge Racer. Looks like fun to me but I can wait. It's just a bit over my buying point. I would do $5 or $7.50 with DLC.

Originally Posted by BoringPat Adventure of Shuggy has been added as the final bonus for the Groupee Bemine Anniversary bundle.

Meh, but the other lineup is pretty good so I can't complain.

Originally Posted by BoringPat Adventure of Shuggy has been added as the final bonus for the Groupee Bemine Anniversary bundle.

Solid indie platform game that can be infuriating in places. Better than a lot of last-minute bundle trash, but I suspect everybody has it by now