GoGamer Madness 4/7/09
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CheapyD
, Apr 08 2009 02:21 AM
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#1
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:21 AM
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#2
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:25 AM
Looks like ill finally get bangai-o for my new DSi. Thanks cheapy
#3
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:25 AM
Geez.....you know, it's weird. I've been a CAG for years now, and I've seen many GoGamer sales. Not once have I seen anything I really want in one of these sales. So odd. I always see a new "Madness" sale and get excited, and each time I am disappointed. *sigh*
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#4
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:26 AM
How's Bangai-O on DS? I never played the DC version and the pricepoint seems low enough to bite.
#5
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:26 AM
Re: FEAR2, Wanted, and Dawn of War II:
Never, ever, EVER buy PC games at launch.
Never, ever, EVER buy PC games at launch.
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#6
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:32 AM
How's Bangai-O on DS? I never played the DC version and the pricepoint seems low enough to bite.
In terms of how it plays, it's just like the Dreamcast version.
The big difference, is that there isn't really any story mode, and is instead 160 random levels. But the real draw, is the level editor. It's absolutely fantastic. You can make pretty much anything you saw in the original game, using this editor, and you can trade levels with friends, et cetera. It's fantastic.
Hi...
DID SOMEBODY SAY "TOOT"?!?
I WILL MOTHERF--KING BAN THE F--KING SHIT OUT OF YOU
#8
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:35 AM
Geez.....you know, it's weird. I've been a CAG for years now, and I've seen many GoGamer sales. Not once have I seen anything I really want in one of these sales. So odd. I always see a new "Madness" sale and get excited, and each time I am disappointed. *sigh*
:applause:Completely agree....waste of time!!
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#9
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:37 AM
Waste of time? What games are you looking for? We've literally had thousands of titles on sale over the years. Not one has made you bite? Tell me..what type of games do you want to see on sale without us going broke?
Jason
Jason
#10
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:40 AM
Re: FEAR2, Wanted, and Dawn of War II:
Never, ever, EVER buy PC games at launch.
Meh, replace "PC games" with "pretty much any game" I paid $50 for FEAR 2 at launch, beat the campaign in 2 days, and haven't touched it since. It's the price you pay for being impatient or just wanting to play X game asap.
#11
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:44 AM
Geez.....you know, it's weird. I've been a CAG for years now, and I've seen many GoGamer sales. Not once have I seen anything I really want in one of these sales. So odd. I always see a new "Madness" sale and get excited, and each time I am disappointed. *sigh*
:applause:Completely agree....waste of time!!
mmm although i haven't bought anything from their sales, i think they do seem to have good prices on pc games alot of the time.
#12
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:46 AM
Anyone have an opinion on the keyboard? I read some reviews on Amazon and they're mixed- some say good gaming keyboard, some say bad... any thoughts?
#13
Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:48 AM
I just wish they had better shipping options for folks "outside the continental US". I can never buy stuff from these sales because of that...
#14
Posted 08 April 2009 - 03:31 AM
Whats all the hate on Gogamer for? They have the best computer game sales ever. I've only been buying from them for 3-4 months but they have excellent service and some great prices on newer games and old games. My only problem with the site is there lackluster console game sales. If you guys don't like any of the games they put on sale then you don't like games at all.
#15
Posted 08 April 2009 - 03:37 AM
Meh, replace "PC games" with "pretty much any game" I paid $50 for FEAR 2 at launch, beat the campaign in 2 days, and haven't touched it since. It's the price you pay for being impatient or just wanting to play X game asap.
in those cases though, if you dont mind the trouble of doing it, you can list said game on the bay and usually get back most of your money. I do this quite often. Pay $50, get back $42 etc...Console games are especially strong in reselling mostly due to the fact that they are stubborn price droppers. The big titles anyway.
If you beat games fast like that though, just resell it. Its incredible the amount of people that bid up auctions for recently released games to within a few dollars of their full MSRP.
#16
Posted 08 April 2009 - 03:44 AM
Geez.....you know, it's weird. I've been a CAG for years now, and I've seen many GoGamer sales. Not once have I seen anything I really want in one of these sales. So odd. I always see a new "Madness" sale and get excited, and each time I am disappointed. *sigh*
same here....
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#17
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:00 AM
What's the quick consensus on Dawn of War II? I'm not a fan of RTSs, but that's mostly because I feel they all turn into a game of who builds the best base and the most units, and I've heard DoWII is much more like a Diablo RTS...
#18
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:05 AM
DoW2 has no base building. Instead you just have one single building you start with and pump out units to capture points around the map which provide resources automatically. With those resources, build more units and upgrade your single building.
It's pretty straightforward and focuses more on battles than base building. It's an alright game, but personally I wish I had waited for this price drop. The matchmaking is iffy and there is a lot to be patched. However, supposedly there is a patch in the works and GFWL certification is holding it up.
In regards to GoGamer overall though, I am not sure either regarding the negative comments. There are some pretty decent deals there. I would bite but the games I want I already own. Bangai-O is definitely worth $13, it's hard but I enjoy it. DoW2 is still a solid deal and more so when it's patched. Plenty of other decent deals there as well.
It's pretty straightforward and focuses more on battles than base building. It's an alright game, but personally I wish I had waited for this price drop. The matchmaking is iffy and there is a lot to be patched. However, supposedly there is a patch in the works and GFWL certification is holding it up.
In regards to GoGamer overall though, I am not sure either regarding the negative comments. There are some pretty decent deals there. I would bite but the games I want I already own. Bangai-O is definitely worth $13, it's hard but I enjoy it. DoW2 is still a solid deal and more so when it's patched. Plenty of other decent deals there as well.
#19
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:06 AM
Waste of time? What games are you looking for? We've literally had thousands of titles on sale over the years. Not one has made you bite? Tell me..what type of games do you want to see on sale without us going broke?
Jason
There are legitimate complaints and then there are these.... Don't pay attention to the whiney complainers. You'll end up expending 90% of your effort on 10% (or less) of your customers.
I've picked up numerous titles from gogamer over the past few years on madness sales, and can safely say that if someone hasn't been able to find even ONE worthwhile title on madness sales, they really ought to expand their gaming horizons.
30 bucks for dow2 = win.
#20
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:16 AM
I rarely see any good console or handle games on sale from this website. Tons of PC games deals... kinda unfair 
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#21
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:17 AM
Why the hell would anyone hate on gogamer.. they have some amazing sales. It's not always on the best titles, but the prices are always cheap, the shipping's dirt cheap, customer service is great.. I go out of my way to check out the madness sales.. you never know what's going to be discounted!
#22
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:18 AM
Nice price on F.E.A.R. 2 and Bangai-O Spirits. Surprised Stormrise went down that much this fast too.
#23
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:18 AM
I rarely see any good console or handle games on sale from this website. Tons of PC games deals... kinda unfair
No actually we have had lots of good console deals. Again, what is it you are expecting? What is a good deal to you? Do you see HAWX for 360 anywhere else for lower?
Jason
#24
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:21 AM
Why the hell would anyone hate on gogamer.. they have some amazing sales. It's not always on the best titles, but the prices are always cheap, the shipping's dirt cheap, customer service is great.. I go out of my way to check out the madness sales.. you never know what's going to be discounted!
We appreciate the support, but let's no get into a flame war. I do listen to the public so if there is a concept of a great deal I always want to know. We are known more for our PC deals, but since last summer we have really stepped up our console game.
Jason
#25
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:23 AM
Waste of time? What games are you looking for? We've literally had thousands of titles on sale over the years. Not one has made you bite? Tell me..what type of games do you want to see on sale without us going broke?
Jason
console games....
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#26
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:28 AM
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#27
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:38 AM
Geez.....you know, it's weird. I've been a CAG for years now, and I've seen many GoGamer sales. Not once have I seen anything I really want in one of these sales. So odd. I always see a new "Madness" sale and get excited, and each time I am disappointed. *sigh*
Yeah, it seems that go gamer are their mainly for pc games. If you aren't a big pc gamer, gogamer doesn't offer a multitude of deals. Too bad too, because they are really good for pc games.
I rarely see any good console or handle games on sale from this website. Tons of PC games deals... kinda unfair
Maybe you should get into pc gaming, lol. I think gogamer must constantly order pc games in more bulk than most stores. Hey, if that means cheaper pc games, thats great. This is one of those wierd instances where the natural elitism of pc gaming works in our favor.
Edited by udabenshen, 08 April 2009 - 04:42 AM.
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#28
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:39 AM
Odd. I didn't get this email.
I didn't get one either.
I'm tempted to get Fear 2, but I gotta cut expenses! >.<
#29
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:39 AM
I've never heard of GoGamer before, but they do have a nice deal here. Too bad my PC's crap, and I only own a PS3. PC deals are awesome, but yes, console deals could use a notch up. Unless there are more games listed not on this thread.
I understand the business pov (a little), but how about getting some big name console titles on there quickly? SF4, RE5, Killzone2, etc etc. I know gameroomdeals or whatever (on this forum as well) has some good and recent console deals, though they sell out too damn fast.
I cheer for you, GoGamer.com~ Even when I'm unlikely to buy old titles like Simpsons and Jericho. And to be brutally honest (pardon me here), I believe people would like to see more A+ titles, not "rated crap" like Jericho. Entirely Console POV, your PC deals rock.
I understand the business pov (a little), but how about getting some big name console titles on there quickly? SF4, RE5, Killzone2, etc etc. I know gameroomdeals or whatever (on this forum as well) has some good and recent console deals, though they sell out too damn fast.
I cheer for you, GoGamer.com~ Even when I'm unlikely to buy old titles like Simpsons and Jericho. And to be brutally honest (pardon me here), I believe people would like to see more A+ titles, not "rated crap" like Jericho. Entirely Console POV, your PC deals rock.
#30
Posted 08 April 2009 - 04:56 AM
No actually we have had lots of good console deals. Again, what is it you are expecting? What is a good deal to you? Do you see HAWX for 360 anywhere else for lower?
Jason
You may have the current lowest price on HAWX right now (by a few cents), but the problem is at least 2 other stores (Amazon, Target) had it at about the same price and days earlier. So any CAG that was interested in HAWX at around $40 would have already gotten it from Amazon or Target. So I'd have to say your console deals are not necessarily bad (any deal is good), they're just not ground breaking or anything to get excited about. They're almost like "me too" deals. I agree with above comments that your PC game deals are very good, though.
