XBL Deals - 2014 - 3/2015

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It may not be clear which :xb1: markdowns are Gold only until Major Nelson posts or the Sales & Specials page updates

Recent Updates

  • 3/1 - March GwG Live, New XBL Rewards
  • 2/26 - Misc Markdown - Gears of War 2
  • 2/25 - March GwG announced, Forza Fast and Furious freebie announcement
  • 2/24 - Deals with Gold, Spotlight Crew Silver Pack
  • 2/23 - UGS - Metro 2033 price dropped
  • 2/20 - UGS Weekend deals live, Strider, Bound by Flame, DiRT 3 unannounced drops
Please note:

  • You cannot currently buy any Xbox 360 content on xbox.com using your account balance, you can only use an active credit card or PayPal. To use your balance, you must make purchases on your console.  Unfortunately, even "purchasing" free content through the web site like trials requires an alternative method of payment tied to your account, though adding an empty MasterCard / Visa gift card that is registered for online purchases will work.  Xbox One games can be purchased on the web site with your account balance, but DLC cannot.
  • Some sales are intended for Gold subscribers only, as noted within each section.  This requires being a paid subscriber or within a console-activated "1 month complimentary Gold trial" account.  Neither 48 hour trials, 14 day trials nor free weekends qualify.
  • All known sales and information on sales should make their way into the OP. Major Nelson usually updates his blog with new sales information every other Tuesday.
  • ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! No information within this thread can or should be construed as accurate (or still valid), therefore ...
  • Always verify Xbox Live Marketplace prices before your purchase!
  • Spend wisely, have fun, and enjoy!
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Deals with Gold
Gold subscription required
 

2/24 - 3/2 - Ubisoft / Square Enix

2/17 - 2/23 - Misc


2/10 - 2/16 - Geometry Wars 3, NBA 2K15


[*]:360: Geometry Wars Dimensions - $10.04 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]:360: NBA 2K15 - $29.99 - 50% off - xbldb

2/3 - 2/9 - Far Cry 4 and more


[*]:360: Assassin's Creed Rogue - $40.19 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Far Cry 4 - $35.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Payday 2 - $8.74 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct - $9.99 - 80% off - xbldb
1/27 - 2/2 - Misc

1/20 - 1/26 - Misc


[*]:360: Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom - $19.99 - 50% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Farming Simulator - $10.49 - 65% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Pool Nation - $2.99 - 70% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Skyrim - $8.99 - 70% off - xbldb

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Games with Gold
Gold subscription required, Xbox One games are only playable while Gold is active, but can be added to your account with a Gold trial
 
Free Games


[*]:360: Jan 16-31 - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - xbldb
[*]:xb1: Jan

[*]:360: Feb 1-15 - Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons - xbldb
[*]:360: Feb 16-28 - Sniper Elite V2 - xbldb
[*]:xb1: Feb

[*]:360: Mar 1-15 - Tomb Raider - xbldb

[*]:360: Mar 16-31 - BioShock Infinite - xbldb
[*]:xb1: Mar

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Sales & Specials

[customspoiler=Note]If the start & end dates are not well-defined, ACT FAST! since these "sales" could end anytime. However, they may also be permanent markdowns.[/customspoiler]

Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious - 3/27 - 4/10

  • :xb1: - FREE
  • :360: - FREE
Spotlight - The Crew Silver Pack - 2/24 - 3/2

Spotlight DOA5 Core Pack - 2/17 - ?

Spotlight Escapists - Gold launch discount until 3/13 (1 month)

Ultimate Game Sale - 2/17 - 2/23


[*]Weekend deals

[*]:xb1: Week-long deals

[*]:xb1: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Digital Pro Edition - $74.99 - 25% off - $79.99 - 20% off
  • Base game - $40.19 - 33% off - $40.19 - 33% off
  • Digital upgrade offer still active for buying 360 version

[*]:xb1: The Crew Gold Edition - $56.94 - 33% off - $63.74 - 25% off
  • Base game - $40.19 - 33% off - $44.99 - 25% off

[*]:xb1: Destiny Digital Guardian Edition - $67.49 - 25% off - $71.99 - 20% off
  • Base game - $40.19 - 33% off - $40.19 - 33% off

[*]:xb1: Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved - Digital Bundle - $20.00 - 50% off - $23.99 - 40% off
[*]:xb1: Forza Horizon 2 and Forza Motorsport 5 Bundle - $73.69 - 33% off - $82.49 - 25% off
[*]:xb1: Forza Motorsport 5: Racing GOTY Edition - $29.99 - 40% off - $33.49 - 33% off
[*]:xb1: Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris & Season Pass Pack - $11.60 - 60% off - $14.50 - 50% off
[*]:xb1: Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor - $29.99 - 40% off - $33.49 - 33% off
[*]:xb1: Monopoly Family Fun Pack - $20.09 - 33% off - $22.49 - 25% off
[*]:xb1: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 - $30.00 - 50% off - $35.99 - 40% off
[*]:xb1: The Telltale Games Collection - $55.00 - 50% off - $65.99 - 40% off
[*]:xb1: Trials Fusion - Deluxe Edition - $16.00 - 60% off - $20.00 - 50% off
[*]:xb1: Watch Dogs - $24.00 - 60% off - $30.00 - 50% off

[*]:xb1: Ultimate Value

[*]:360: Week-long deals

[*]:360: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel - $29.99 - 50% off - $35.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - $40.19 - 33% off - $44.99 - 25% off - xbldb
  • Digital upgrade offer still active

[*]:360: Destiny - $40.19 - 33% off - $44.99 - 25% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Far Cry 3 - $9.99 - 50% off - $11.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]:360: FIFA 15 - $29.99 - 50% off - $35.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack - $9.99 - 50% off - $11.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Forza Motorsport 4 Season Pass - $7.49 - 75% off - $9.89 - 67% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Gears of War 3 - $4.99 - 75% off - $6.59 - 67% off - xbldb

[*]:360: Halo 4 - $11.99 - 60% off - $14.99 - 50% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - $23.99 - 40% off - $26.79 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Lego Marvel Super Heroes - $6.59 - 67% off - $7.99 - 60% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare - $7.49 - 75% off - $9.89 - 67% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 - $19.99 - 50% off - $23.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Sniper Elite 3 - $7.99 - 80% off - $9.99 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: South Park: The Stick of Truth - $14.99 - 50% off - $17.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Watch Dogs - $23.99 - 40% off - $29.99 - 50% off - xbldb

[*]:360: Value deals

[*]:360: Terraria - $2.99 - 80% off - $3.74 - 75% off - xbldb

Spotlight Nordic - 2/3 - 2/9


[*]:360: Deadfall Adventures - $3.99 - 90% off - xbldb
[*]:360: de Blob 2 - $4.99 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Elements Of Destruction - $2.49 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Frontlines: Fuel of War - $4.99 - 75% off - xbldb

[*]:360: Jeopardy! - $4.49 - 85% off - xbldb

[*]:360: JUJU - $7.49 - 50% off - xbldb
[*]:360: MX vs ATV Reflex

[*]:360: MX VS ATV Supercross - $20.09 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]:360: The Outfit - $2.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: The Raven

[*]:360: Red Faction: Armageddon - $4.19 - 86% off - xbldb

[*]:360: Red Faction: Guerrilla

[*]:360: Rocket Riot - $2.49 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Wheel of Fortune - $4.99 - 75% off - xbldb

Spotlight EA - 1/27 - 2/2


[*]:xb1: Dragon Age: Inquisition Deluxe Edition - $41.99 - 40% off / $46.89 - 33% off
  • Base Game - $35.99 - 40% off / $40.19 - 33% off

[*]:xb1: EA Sports UFC - $10.00 - 75% off / $13.20 - 67% off
[*]:xb1: Madden NFL 15 Super Bowl Edition - $24.00 - 60% off / $30.00 - 50% off
[*]:xb1: NBA Live 15 - $19.80 - 67% off / $24.00 - 60% off
[*]:xb1: Need for Speed Rivals: Complete Edition - $15.00 - 75% off / $19.80 - 67% off
[*]:xb1: NHL 15 - $24.00 - 60% off / $30.00 - 50% off
[*]:xb1: Peggle 2 Magical Masters Edition - $4.95 - 67% off / $6.00 - 60% off
[*]:xb1: Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare - $10.00 - 75% off / $13.20 - 67% off
[*]:xb1: Titanfall Deluxe Edition - $12.50 - 75% off / $16.50 - 67% off

[*]:360: Army of Two: TFD - $4.99 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Bulletstorm - $4.99 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Burnout Paradise - $3.74 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Crysis - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Crysis 2 - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Crysis 3 - $7.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Dead Space - $2.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Dragon Age: Origins - $4.49 - 70% off - xbldb

[*]:360: Dragon Age 2 - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Fight Night Champion - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Fuse - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Madden NFL 15 - $23.99 - 60% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Mass Effect 2

[*]:360: Mass Effect 3

[*]:360: Mirror's Edge - $3.74 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: NBA Jam: On Fire Edition - $4.94 - 67% off - xbldb
[*]:360: NCAA Football 14 - $7.49 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: NFL Blitz - $3.74 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: NHL 15 - $23.99 - 60% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Need for Speed Most Wanted - $7.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Need for Speed Rivals - $9.89 - 67% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare - $9.89 - 67% off - xbldb
[*]:360: skate. - $4.94 - 67% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Skate 2 - $4.94 - 67% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Skate 3 - $4.99 - 75% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Syndicate - $3.99 - 80% off - xbldb
[*]:360: Titanfall Deluxe Edition - $12.49 - 75% off - xbldb

Xbox One Sales

  • XB1 Xbox Fitness - FREE until January 2015
  • Feb 27-? - Zoo Tycoon - $39.99 - 33% off (360 version also, see below)
Skullgirls characters

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Misc. Markdowns / Recently Reduced
[customspoiler=Notes]May be permanent mark downs, may be temporary pricing errors. Items marked with a * have been confirmed as permanent reductions either on the console dashboard, on Xbox.com's Recently Reduced page or corroborated from other sources (PSN, dev/pub, etc)[/customspoiler]
 

February 2015

January 2015


[*]1/28 - :360: Metro: Last Light - $19.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]1/22 - :xb1: Madden NFL 15 Super Bowl Edition - $24.00 - 60% off
[*]1/20 - :360: Fantasia: Music Evolved - $29.99 - 25% off - xbldb
[*]1/19 - :xb1: Forza Motorsport 5: Racing Game of the Year Edition - $29.99 - 40% off - price reverted 1/20
[*]1/6 - :360: The Lego Movie Videogame - $19.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]1/6 - :360: Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - $19.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]1/6 - :360: Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - $39.99 - 20% off - xbldb
[*]1/5 - :360: Lego The Hobbit - $19.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]1/5 - :360: MUD - FIM Motocross World Championship - $19.99 - 33% off - xbldb
Older

December 2014


November 2014


October 2014


September 2014


August 2014


[*]8/5 - Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - $19.99 - 50% off - xbldb
[*]8/5 - NHL 14 - $39.99 - 20% off - xbldb
[*]8/5 - Madden NFL 25 - $29.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]8/5 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil - $39.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]8/5 - NCAA Football 14 - $29.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]8/5 - NBA 2K14 - $39.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]8/4 - South Park: The Stick of Truth - $39.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]8/4 - Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag - $29.99 - 25% off - xbldb

July 2014


June 2014

May 2014
April 2014

March 2014

February 2014
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[*]2/10 - Far Cry 3 - $19.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]2/6 - Ruby Soho by Rancid - $0.99 - 50% off - xbldb - Guitar Hero World Tour
[*]2/6 - Death Blossoms by Rise Against - $0.99 - 50% off - xbldb - Guitar Hero World Tour
[*]2/6 - Guitar Hero Track Pack 4 - $3.49 - 44% off - xbldb - Guitar Hero II
[*]2/4 - XB1 - Lococycle - $9.99 - 50% off * - Confirmed permanent by Major Nelson
[*]2/4 - Armored Core: Verdict Day - $19.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]2/3 - Metro: Last Light - $39.99 - 20% off - xbldb
[*]2/3 - Zumba Fitness Core - $29.99 - 25% off - xbldb * Confirmed on Dashboard

January 2014

[*]1/21 - Borderlands 2 - $19.99 - 33% off - xbldb  *
[*]1/21 - BioShock Infinite - $29.99 - 25% off - xbldb *
[*]1/21 - The Bureau: XCOM Declassified - $29.99 - 50% off - xbldb *
[*]1/17 - Warlords - $4.99 - 50% off - xbldb - Previously delisted, relisted at lower price, unknown if it will remain
[*]1/16 - Rayman Origins - $14.99 - 25% off - xbldb
[*]1/14 - Armored Core: Verdict Day - $29.99 - 40% off - xbldb
[*]1/9 - Aqua - $4.99 - 50% off - xbldb
[*]1/8 - Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff - $19.99 - 50% off - xbldb
[*]1/7 - Assassin’s Creed IV Illustrious Pirates Pack - $6.99 - 30% off - xbldb
[*]1/6 - Saints Row IV - $39.99 - 33% off - xbldb
[*]1/1 - Hydrophobia - $2.99 - 40% off - xbldb *

December 2013
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Misc. Promotions

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Xbox Live Rewards

March 2014

  • New survey is up
  • Anime addiciton - Mar 1-31
    4,000 credits ($4) - Buy $20 or more of anime movies, shows and passes

February 2014

  • New survey is up
  • So Much to Love
    2,000 credits ($2) - Buy or rent at least $20 worth of HD movies that have the word "love" in the title
  • 4,000 credits ($4) - Spend at least $40 on E-rated games and DLC
  • 2,000 credits ($2) - Play 20 hours of multiplayer on Xbox Live

[*]Refer-a-friend through their messages to get an XB1 - Feb 1 - Mar 8
  • 25,000 credits ($25) for first friend to buy an XB1 based on your referral
  • 10,000 credits ($10) for each subsequent referred friend
  • All friends receive 25,000 credits ($25)

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Cross Buy / Upgrade Promotions
 
Between Xbox 360 and Xbox One :


[*]Battlefield 4 - Premium * Scheduled expiration July 31, 2014 *
[*]Call of Duty: Ghosts - Season Pass * Scheduled expiration May 31, 2014 *
  • Confirmed still active on Aug 26

[*]Destiny * Scheduled expiration Jan 15, 2015 *

[*]Minecraft $4.99 upgrade

[*]Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
  • Digital game offer expires Mar 31, 2015
  • No deadline for DLC, including Season Pass
  • Details

[*]State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition
  • Releases April 28, 2015
  • 33% discount for owning 360 version, expires June 30, 2015
  • Exclusive character for owning 360 version
  • Details

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Microtransaction Deals [customspoiler=Note]Not tracked by xbldb, use playXBLA for blog updates for these deals.[/customspoiler]


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Delisting / Server Shutdown Watch


[*]After Burner Climax - Expected Dec 24, pulled Dec 17

[*]Marvel vs. Capcom: Origins - Expected Dec 31


[*]Rock Band Track and Pack - expected May 30

[*]Rock Band Track - Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" - expected Apr 30, gone Apr 28

[*]BurgerTime World Tour - $4.99 - 50% off - xbldb - expected Apr 30

[*]Capcom Gamespy server shutdown - expected 5/31
  • Age of Booty - 2 achievements become unobtainable with loss of online play
  • Flock! - level editor sharing disabled, no achievements affected

[*]Rockstar games affected by Gamespy server shutdown - expected 5/31

[*]Ubisoft online server shutdown - expected 8/8
  • America's Army: True Soldiers
  • James Cameron's Avatar
  • Motionsports Adrenaline
  • PowerUp Heroes
  • Pure Football
  • Shaun White Snowboarding
  • Tom Clancy's EndWar
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent

[*]Rock Band tracks - expected 8/26
  • Fleetwood Mac - "World Turning"
  • Fleetwood Mac - "Don’t Stop"
  • Spinal Tap Pack 01 - $1.00 - 71% off - xbldb
    Back From The Dead
  • Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare
  • Saucy Jack
  • Warmer Than Hell

[*]Spinal Tap’s Tap Ten - $1.00 - 89% off - xbldb
  • (Funky) Sex Farm
  • (Listen to The) Flower People (Reggae Style)
  • America
  • Big Bottom
  • Cups and Cakes
  • Gimme Some Money
  • Heavy Duty
  • Hell Hole
  • Rock N Roll Creation
  • Stonehenge
  • Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight

[*]Official forums announcement

[*]Doritos Crash Course 2

[*]Ascend: Hand of Kul

[*]Rock Band Tracks - Expected Dec 23 - Gone

[*]Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Fake Friends - $1.00 - xbldb
[*]Just Kait's U Suck - $1.00 - xbldb
[*]Lights Resolve's Dreaming of Love - FREE - xbldb
[*]Morningwood's Best Of Me - $1.00 - xbldb
[*]Morningwood's Sugarbaby - $1.00 - xbldb
[*]Official forums announcement

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Thanks to reddjoey, tylerh1701, BobbyTastic and Necrozilla for maintaining prior versions of this thread, and to all those who have posted deals and made Wiki edits.  This thread is truly a collaborative effort built from the contributions of the community.
 

 
 
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I've probably enjoyed the 2 One games I've finished more than most anything I ever played on my 360 - Sunset Overdrive and Shadows of Mordor. Right now I'm replaying Black Flag on the One after playing it through in 360.

I use my 360 for Rocksmith still because te One version sucks.

I use the One A LOT for TV pass through. I love to dock TV while I grind achievements or ship battles...
 
praxus07 said:
Watching youtube reviews and every last one was utterly positive, but still it just doesn't look like something I'd really enjoy.
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Sure, because it's a videogame. You could have just asked people here: "Is Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare a videogame?" And we'd have told you pretty quickly.

 
This is a really freaking good week of 360 sales deals.  Absolutely no sarcasm at all in saying that.

It looks like MS is about to finally get some of my money in addition to my account credit.  It's been so sad lately I haven't even been willing to spend my "free" account credit, even through the pathetic excuse for a Year End sale.

Looks like Burnout: Paradise, NHL 15, PvZ: Garden Warfare, and maybe even Titanfall might be getting my money, and we'll have to see what else I missed on XBLDB and browsing the scattered notes in this thread.

Some thoughts on some sale games for those wondering, because I know the group here leans heavily towards RPG's and FPS's, and not so much the sports-ey:

* NBA Jam: OFE is easily worth the price.  There are enough challenges and unlockables to keep you busy for a very, very long time.  It is every bit as good as the original 16-bit Jam games.  I bought it several years ago at a much higher price point and never regretted it once.  Great single player.  Great multiplayer, and great fun to watch someone else play even.

* Some people complain about Tony Hawk HD not feeling quite right or as crisp as the originals, but some don't seem to mind it, and it's honestly a good game.  Especially if you can nab the Revert Pack and the extra levels it adds.

* NCAA 14.... this is the last college football game we will probably *ever* get until or unless the NCAA dies/goes away.  That $7.49 is a ridiculously-low price point for an EA Sports game like that, and the game has a ridiculously amount of replayability with the different modes and downloadable rosters.  For those unaware also:  NCAA Football had largely its own dev team.  So it really is a different game than Madden that simply shares some similarities, and many consider the NCAA series superior to Madden.  I'm a die-hard EA NHL fan, and even I always thought NCAA was the best series EA had going.

 
Masters_93 said:
Mass Effect 3 Leviathan or Omega, which one is better?
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Definitely Leviathan, no contest.

starmartyr said:
Mostly related to the sale... So I tried playing the first Mass Effect game on two or three different occasions. I didn't enjoy the combat at all. Did it improve a great deal in the sequels?
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The gameplay in ME2 and ME3 is completely different from ME1. ME1 is an RPG that just looks like a third person shooter on the surface (everything that happens is still controlled by stats and dice rolls under the hood). 2 and 3 are actual third person shooters with RPG elements.

Gonna reiterate here, anyone who doesn't buy Dead Space for $3 is a dumb dumbhead.

 
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For me Bulletstorm was one of the most underappreciated games last gen.  Yeah it was a little brash with the swearing but I always felt like that was part of the point and was supposed to be funny (kind of like in Far Cry Dragon Blood).  The point system and upgrade system were fun too and the best part is if you didn't like either you could just play it as a normal shooter...  Super fun game and I highly recommend it to anybody looking for something a little different in sort of an overly macho 80's action flick style.

 
Ryuukishi said:
Definitely Leviathan, no contest.

The gameplay in ME2 and ME3 is completely different from ME1. ME1 is an RPG that just looks like a third person shooter on the surface (everything that happens is still controlled by stats and dice rolls under the hood). 2 and 3 are actual third person shooters with RPG elements.

Gonna reiterate here, anyone who doesn't buy Dead Space for $3 is a dumb dumbhead.
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Yeah 1 to 2 and then 3 were soooooo different. I'm glad with Dragon Age they decided to take a step back and make 3 more like an actuall full-on RPG again (while still retaining some newb-friendliness from 2).

From what I played of Dead Space I always loved it, but I was never able to commit and keep playing for some reason. I have it digitally so will need to go back soon.

 
I bought Dead Space for $12 when I first got my console. It's part of my backlog and I still don't regret buying it. It's that good.

Bulletstorm is so much fun. A FPS with a sense of humor and rewards you for how you pull off kills.

Prototype was also cool. I didn't really understand the hate some people have for it. Running up buildings is more fun than web swinging.

I take it this is Microsoft's response to Sony's kick ass sales from last week.  I'm thrilled to see Garden Warfare under $10. I just wish it didn't need an internet connection to play like Destiny does. Nevertheless, it's my only purchase this week.

Wonder when Feb's GWG for 360 will be announced.

 
eastx said:
Sure, because it's a videogame. You could have just asked people here: "Is Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare a videogame?" And we'd have told you pretty quickly.
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Ha yeah. Been watching the gameplay vids and I guess I just don't get it, not seeing the fun factor.
 
Primis said:
* Some people complain about Tony Hawk HD not feeling quite right or as crisp as the originals, but some don't seem to mind it, and it's honestly a good game. Especially if you can nab the Revert Pack and the extra levels it adds.
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Tony Hawk is worth it for the hilarious bail animations. If you fall off your board, it looks like a scene from "Gravity."
 
Considering I still have around $8 left in my US account with that Gamestop promo from last year, which expires in July I believe, I don't know if I want to buy one of the $4 games or wait for another sale  :whistle2:k

 
SangesTheLurker said:
So many oldsters like me on here, I'm surprised at the lack of nostalgia glasses in here when it comes to OUT OF THIS WORLD, back in the day (there it is!) that was an awesome game but damnit it was hard. If I ever get on my X1, or the app or site ever let me, I'm buying it in a heartbeat.
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Nice Avatar, actually played like 2 hours of Zombies Ate My Neighbors on my gamestick the other day. Thats a game I'd like to see remade, although its basically just a twin stick shooter

 
josekortez said:
Tony Hawk is worth it for the hilarious bail animations. If you fall off your board, it looks like a scene from "Gravity."
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My main issue with it was just the 360 controller itself. I definitely like the d-pad for TH games and the 360's d-pad has always felt more like it's taking suggestions than directions so that put a damper on it.

 
starmartyr said:
Mostly related to the sale... So I tried playing the first Mass Effect game on two or three different occasions. I didn't enjoy the combat at all. Did it improve a great deal in the sequels?
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I know many would disagree with me, but I wouldn't say "improved". It pretty much became a shooter in that aspect, so if you enjoy third person shooters, then you will probably like it more. Personally, I liked the first because you had to put skill points into a weapon to be better with it, and overheat > ammo supply. Like I said though, many people disagree with me on that, so take it for what you will.

 
PrinnyJ said:
PrinnyJ, on 27 Jan 2015 - 12:17 PM, said:
I know many would disagree with me, but I wouldn't say "improved". It pretty much became a shooter in that aspect, so if you enjoy third person shooters, then you will probably like it more. Personally, I liked the first because you had to put skill points into a weapon to be better with it, and overheat > ammo supply. Like I said though, many people disagree with me on that, so take it for what you will.
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The whole of combat just felt sloppy to me. I'm an old-school turn-based RPG guy (pen and paper as well as video games), so I was interested in a trilogy of games with decisions that have meaning in more than just one game. It seems like the more I research the Mass Effect games the less I'm interested. If the RPG elements are stripped or greatly reduced going forward then I have little desire to play. From all I've read and heard, that seems to be the case.

Thanks to all of you lovely people for the information.

 
Major Nelson just posted.  Haven't cross checked everything yet, but he lists Never Alone as 50% off on the XB1 that isn't reflected on the web marketplace and was just 33% off the week before last.

 
Danger Zone: Archer said:
I've been reading and hearing reviews, that the game is great with co-op, but horrible as a single-player. I feel like buying the game just to give a try, but i don't waste $3.99 (I'm CAG). I wish there was a demo for it, so i can give my own opinion.
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I remember playing the demo before the game came out. Unless it was a limited demo or something it should be in the marketplace.
 
For those in the Xbox One preview program, they released a controller update that improves the time it takes to turn on. Found a video that shows the difference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK0Ts2583Rs&feature=youtu.be

 
Torn on what to do with ME DLC. Never bought the stuff for 3. I have the DLC for 1&2 on 360. But, I got the trilogy for PC, and that's the longer lasting platform. In 10 years getting a working 360 to play it could be a big ordeal.
 
Ugh.

I really want to play Lords of the Fallen but it just is not budging. I know it was slightly on sale a bit ago but it is still rocking the $60 tag. I am surprised it is holding so strong at retail even too. Ugh, I want it! But at this point it has been out for a bit and so I feel a drop is inevitable. (I am in the exact situation with Bayonetta 2 now as well)

 
kcobra22 said:
For those in the Xbox One preview program, they released a controller update that improves the time it takes to turn on. Found a video that shows the difference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK0Ts2583Rs&feature=youtu.be
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I just sent my Xbox One in for service because it kept having problems connecting to controllers. They took one day to do the "repair" and are now shipping it back to me. I wonder if this firmware is suppose to fix my issue and if they didn't fix the console at all.

 
BrolyB593 said:
Ugh.

I really want to play Lords of the Fallen but it just is not budging. I know it was slightly on sale a bit ago but it is still rocking the $60 tag. I am surprised it is holding so strong at retail even too. Ugh, I want it! But at this point it has been out for a bit and so I feel a drop is inevitable. (I am in the exact situation with Bayonetta 2 now as well)
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I am a huge Souls fan but lotf was just..ugh. Gave me a headache trying to navigate that.
 
plus1zero said:
I am a huge Souls fan but lotf was just..ugh. Gave me a headache trying to navigate that.
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What intrigues me is that I have heard extremely varying opinions on the game. Some Souls fans love it while others found it quite lackluster. With Bloodbourne still being a bit away I really just want to play SOMETHING like it and be able to form my own opinion. I know once that comes out and the X1/PS4 versions of DS2 I will never care to touch Lords of the Fallen.

 
If anyone cares... Amazon is giving $14 trade in for Battlefield 4 for X1. I will trade my copy since I got the premium for $24 this morning.
 
WNYX585AM said:
I just sent my Xbox One in for service because it kept having problems connecting to controllers. They took one day to do the "repair" and are now shipping it back to me. I wonder if this firmware is suppose to fix my issue and if they didn't fix the console at all.
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I'm wondering this as well. I heard It's wi-fi interference of some sort with launch consoles but it doesn't sound like MS figured anything out... unless It's in this update.

 
Did NHL 15 ever add the modes that were supposed to be added? Without Ultimate Team, I'm not really interested. If they have added it to the game, I am probably in this week.

 
David Hibiki said:
I'm wondering this as well. I heard It's wi-fi interference of some sort with launch consoles but it doesn't sound like MS figured anything out... unless It's in this update.
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I don't think it's Wifi related for me. I have two Xbox One consoles and my Day One edition works fine. I swapped out locations, controllers, etc. and my newer console (purchased as a Madden Bundle) can't connect to my controllers wirelessly, but works fine if you use USB. My Day One edition works just fine in any location with any controllers.

 
crazedracerguy said:
Did NHL 15 ever add the modes that were supposed to be added? Without Ultimate Team, I'm not really interested. If they have added it to the game, I am probably in this week.
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NHL 15 definitely has UT (really, that's basically all EA Sports games are these days), I thought it was other standard modes that had been missing?

 
EldritchOnRye said:
NHL 15 definitely has UT (really, that's basically all EA Sports games are these days), I thought it was other standard modes that had been missing?
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Oh - you're right... This was from the GiantBomb review:

"But hey, don't take my word for it. Just take a gander at this post from EA's official NHL blog, which outlines the content the developers plan on adding to the game over the next couple of months via free patches. If you don't feel like reading through all of that, here's a bullet-pointed list:

  • Playoff Mode
  • Be a Pro -- Coach Feedback
  • 3 Stars of the Game
  • Layout and Player Item Animation Changes for Hockey Ultimate Team
  • Online Team Play
  • GM Draft
With the sole exception of the Ultimate Team changes, every single one of the things on that list is something that's been in a previous hockey game. In fact, a few of them have been in nearly every hockey game over the last couple of console generations. This isn't new content. It's the content you're already supposed to have, stapled back onto NHL 15's emaciated frame post-release. I shouldn't have to tell you why that's not acceptable for a game a publisher intends to charge full retail price for."

 
FlamedLiquid said:
Doesn't work on the X1 version? :/
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Hmm, didn't notice that it was for the PC version. I'm not sure though, do the two versions share the same owned content? You're using your XBL account on both and it would be awful if you had to buy everything twice. Hadn't even thought about it since it's an XBL key and I didn't even know there was a PC version.

I'll try it later if no one else gets around to it.

 
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does anyone know how big the battlefield premium edition is? and battlefield premium by itself (just the dlc)

I'm pretty tempted to get it but not sure if I wanna trade in my copy and get the premium edition or just buy premium. And anther part of me is just thinking I'll buy it and never play the maps, like titan fall last time it was on sale.......

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Hmm, didn't notice that it was for the PC version. I'm not sure though, do the two versions share the same owned content? You're using your XBL account on both and it would be awful if you had to buy everything twice. Hadn't even thought about it since it's an XBL key and I didn't even know there was a PC version.

I'll try it later if no one else gets around to it.
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I redeemed mine on the xbox site and the game is showing my 3 days of premium.

 
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