XBLA Sales 2011 - Closed!

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Here is a list of all the current and upcoming Xbox Live Marketplace Sales for the US*. This includes the Deal of the Week, Family Plan Sale Item, and any other sales or promotions. I have also included the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade releases. Most sales are for one week.* Please feel free to PM or post if you see anything not listed here. Please note: ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! and some sales are for GOLD MEMBERS ONLY*. Have fun and enjoy.
(*unless otherwise noted)



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Xbox Live Deal of the Week:



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GOLD MEMBERS ONLY
48 Hours Gold trials and free Gold weekends won't get you the sale price.




12/27 -Family Games

XBLA:
-Full House Poker - 480 Microsoft Points - 40% off

DLC:

Hasbro Family Game Night: (Not really DLC, but you need the HFGN hub to launch these games)
-Battleship - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Boggle - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Connect 4 - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Connect 4×4 - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Jenga - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Pictureka - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Scrabble - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Sorry! - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Sorry! Sliders - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Yahtzee - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Here is a list of discs that contain these games
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Hasbro Family Game Night:


-Battleship
-Boggle
-Connect 4
-Scrabble
-Sorry
-Sorry Sliders
-Yahtzee
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Hasbro Family Game Night 3:


-Clue
-Game of Life
-Mouse Trap
-Twister
-Yahtzee Hands Down
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Hasbro Family Game Night 4: The Game Show:


-Bop-It Boptagon
-Connect 4 Basketball
-Scrabble Flash
-Sorry! Sliders
-Yatzhee! Bowling
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Hasbro Family Game Night Fun Pack (FGN 2 & 3):


-Bop-It
-Clue
-Connect 4x4
-Jenga
-Mouse Trap
-Operation
-Pictureka
-The Game of Life
-Twister
-Yahtzee Hands Down

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1/3 -Dancin’ Dancin’ Dancin’

DLC:
Dance Central:
-Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling - 160 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 01 - 640 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 02 - 640 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 03 - 640 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 04 - 640 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 05 - 480 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 06 - 960 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 07 - 960 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Marathon Pack 01 - 1400 Microsoft Points - 58% off
-Marathon Pack 02 - 1500 Microsoft Points - 58% off






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Family Gold Pack Deal:
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GOLD MEMBERS ONLY
(lasts one week)






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Misc Sales:
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If a start and end date are not listed. Act fast as these "sales" could end anytime.


2011 Holiday Premium Theme - FREE


12/20 - 1/2 - Countdown to 2012
This is a two part sale. One part lasts the until 1/2, the other is 1 Day only sales.


XBLA:
-After Burner Climax - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-BloodRayne: Betrayal - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Peggle - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Plants vs. Zombies - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Portal: Still Alive - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Renegade Ops - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look


DLC:
-L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass - 480 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Peggle Nights Content Pack - 200 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic


Games on Demand:
-LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga - 1800 Microsoft Points ($22.49) - 25% off - Metacritic
-The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - 1800 Microsoft Points ($22.49) - 25% off - Metacritic


Avatar Store:
-Cactus Dog (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Fastball Animation - 120 Microsoft Points - 25% off
-Gears of War 3 Berserker Pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Gears of War 3 Ticker Pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Grappling Hook (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Halo Flood (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Home Run Animation - 120 Microsoft Points - 25% off
-Inferno Skateboard (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Labrador Dog pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Moneky pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Ninja Kick Animation - 120 Microsoft Points - 25% off
-Red Dragon pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Touchdown Dance Animation - 120 Microsoft Points - 25% off
-Training Dummy (prop) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/20 - 12/31 - Countdown to 2012 1 Day Only Sales

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12/20 1 DAY ONLY
-Bastion - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/21 1 DAY ONLY
-Hole in the Wall - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Leedmees - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% of


12/22 1 DAY ONLY

Fallout 3
-Broken Steel - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Mothership Zeta - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Operation: Anchorage - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Fallout: New Vegas
-Dead Money - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Honest Hearts - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Lonesome Road - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Old World Blues - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/23 1 DAY ONLY
-Deadliest Warrior: Legends - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Deadliest Warrior: Legends Joan of Arc DLC - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Mortal Kombat Season Pass - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/24 1 DAY ONLY
-Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look EX w/ Seth & Derek of Capcom


12/25 1 DAY ONLY
-Fruit Ninja Kinect - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look


12/26 1 DAY ONLY
Forza Motorsport 4

DLC:
-November Speed Pack - 280 Microsoft Points - 50% off

-Season Pass - 1800 Microsoft Points - 25% off

Avatar Store:
-Drifter Race Suit (Male/Female) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-White Racing Suit (Male/Female) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/27 1 DAY ONLY
Halo: Reach

DLC:
-Defiant Map Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Noble Map Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Games on Demand:
-Halo: Reach - 2400 Microsoft Points ($29.99) - 25% off

Avatar Store:
-Halo Energy Sword (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Kat SPARTAN 320 Armor (Male/Female) - 200 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Themes/Etc:
-Halo: Reach Anchor 9 Theme - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Halo: Reach Noble Team Theme - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/28 1 DAY ONLY

XBLA:
-Sonic Adventure - 320 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look (after Game Room)
-Sonic The Hedgehog - 160 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - 160 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - 160 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I - 320 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look

DLC:
-Sonic Adventure DX Upgrade - 160 Microsoft Points - 60% off


12/29 1 DAY ONLY

DLC:
Red Dead Redemption:
-Legends and Killers Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Liars and Cheats Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Undead Nightmare Collection - 800 Microsoft Points - 50% off (Contains Liars & Cheats, Legends & Killers, and Undead Nightmare)
-Undead Nightmare Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look



12/30 1 DAY ONLY

DLC:
Gears of War 3:
-Season Pass - 1800 Microsoft Points - 25% off
Contains 4 pieces of DLC from November - February. You save 50% buying now vs buying it all separately.
1. Horde Command Pack - 800 MSP (Out Now)
2. RAAM's Shadow Campaign DLC - 1200 MSP (Out Now)
3. Fenix Rising DLC - 800 MSP (Out 1/17/2012)
4. February DLC - 800 MSP (TBD)
(Epic's DLC Blog Page)
-Weapon Skin Collection - 1800 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Avatar Store:
-Boomshield (prop) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Gold Lancer (prop) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off THIS ITEM WILL BE DELISTED 12/31/2011!
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The items below are still "unconfirmed" (pulled from an accurate leaked list)
12/31 1 DAY ONLY

DLC:
-Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Pack - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Games on Demand:
-Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - 1200 Microsoft Points ($14.99) - 25% off
-Modern Warfare 2 - 2400 Microsoft Points ($29.99) - 25% off






1/3 - 1/9 - Electronic Arts Publisher Sale
Up to 50% off EA content




?????? - Pets GOLD MEMBERS ONLY
-Cat (Pet) - 160 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Pug Dog (Pet) - 160 Microsoft Points - 33% off









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[quote name='KtMack23']I confirm UFC is free for now. But it requires a credit card to charge $0 to. I got the HD version, I'm excited, never watched UFC before.[/QUOTE]

You couldnt hope for a better freak show main event. These dudes are HUGE.
 
From the all the positive reviews (including here) on Bastion and since it's a one day sale, I decided to pick it up before going to work. I've got a busy day so I didn't want to take a chance and miss the sale. I'm looking forward to it! Tried the demos for Bangai-O, Guwange, and Radiant Silvergun. I was pretty sure I'd pick em up but for some reason, I couldn't get into any of them. I even tried playing them on a different day and still felt the same. I'm not a hardcore SHMUP fan but like the occasional one here and there. Anyways, I'm also interested in Renegade Ops. I downloaded the demo and will try it tonight. I like twin stick shooters and the setting looks cool. Any thoughts on it?http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/P...-9115-d80258410a54?DownloadType=Game#LiveZone
 
[quote name='outcastjon']For some reason the UFC App has disappeared from my apps section, and it's not even in the app marketplace anymore. Anbody know whats going on?[/QUOTE]

Was that console in the beta? I just had the same problem and had to order through another console.
 
I had to use Bing search to find it then redownload it. Then I had to use the Quick Launch and Recent Downloads to launch it. MS still hasn't removed the beta section from my dash.
 
[quote name='reddjoey']Lookd like UFC 141 is free through the UFC app. Free is limited to the first 25K to "buy" the fight[/QUOTE]

I asked somewhere else, but figured I'd ask here too.

I'm getting a new console for Christmas. Will my purchase carry over to the new console once I do that license transfer thing?
 
[quote name='MidnightMarauder74']From the all the positive reviews (including here) on Bastion and since it's a one day sale, I decided to pick it up before going to work. I've got a busy day so I didn't want to take a chance and miss the sale. I'm looking forward to it! Tried the demos for Bangai-O, Guwange, and Radiant Silvergun. I was pretty sure I'd pick em up but for some reason, I couldn't get into any of them. I even tried playing them on a different day and still felt the same. I'm not a hardcore SHMUP fan but like the occasional one here and there. Anyways, I'm also interested in Renegade Ops. I downloaded the demo and will try it tonight. I like twin stick shooters and the setting looks cool. Any thoughts on it?http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/P...-9115-d80258410a54?DownloadType=Game#LiveZone[/QUOTE]

Renegade ops got a lot of praise when it came out. I didn't love the demo but it seemed to have depth. Several vehicles/characters with different upgrade trees and different abilities. 4 player online co op is a plus (don't think it has local).

That being said I bought it and played some b4 work this morning. Glad I bought it. Seems fun but fairly difficult solo. Ill recommend it on my limited play time and exp with it.

Ill also state it's a sizeable download at 2 gigs if space is an issue for anyone.
 
[quote name='Althax']Renegade ops got a lot of praise when it came out. I didn't love the demo but it seemed to have depth. Several vehicles/characters with different upgrade trees and different abilities. 4 player online co op is a plus (don't think it has local).

That being said I bought it and played some b4 work this morning. Glad I bought it. Seems fun but fairly difficult solo. Ill recommend it on my limited play time and exp with it.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try the demo tonight. I've read on several reviews that the best experience for this game is through co-op. If this doesn't have local co-op, that's a bummer.
 
[quote name='reddjoey']Limited to the first 25K, better get someone to get it for you[/QUOTE]

Shit. I'll try and get my brother to do it, but if the app is buried and requires a search, he won't be able to find it anyway. Maybe it'll still be around tonight.
 
[quote name='Althax']Renegade ops got a lot of praise when it came out. I didn't love the demo but it seemed to have depth. Several vehicles/characters with different upgrade trees and different abilities. 4 player online co op is a plus (don't think it has local).

That being said I bought it and played some b4 work this morning. Glad I bought it. Seems fun but fairly difficult solo. Ill recommend it on my limited play time and exp with it.

Ill also state it's a sizeable download at 2 gigs if space is an issue for anyone.[/QUOTE]


Yes, it's 2Gb. Almost 3Gb on the ps3. The game has nice graphics, and decent upgrades, although only some vehicles are worth upgrading for the solo campaign.
The A.I., and the game in general is ridiculous on the last level. So, co-op is definitely recommended at least for that level.
To compensate for not being able to have a game larger than 2gb on xbox live, it seems that Sega compressed some of the sound files. Therefore, you will occasionally hear crackle when there're a lot of explosions going on at once.
 
[quote name='MidnightMarauder74']If this doesn't have local co-op, that's a bummer.[/QUOTE]
Renegade Ops has local split-screen multiplayer.
 
Just picked up UFC for free. Here's hoping I actually remember to watch it.

Played a little bit of the Bastion demo and wasn't totally sold on it. Immediately the art style and the Sam Elliott-esque narrator drew me in, but the combat bored me quickly. Plus I might need to get my eyes checked because I had a hard time distinguishing some of the smaller floating enemies from the background. Very pretty game but I don't see myself wanting to get through it.
 
[quote name='metallicoholic']Just picked up UFC for free. Here's hoping I actually remember to watch it.

Played a little bit of the Bastion demo and wasn't totally sold on it. Immediately the art style and the Sam Elliott-esque narrator drew me in, but the combat bored me quickly. Plus I might need to get my eyes checked because I had a hard time distinguishing some of the smaller floating enemies from the background. Very pretty game but I don't see myself wanting to get through it.[/QUOTE]


fuck it's telling me it's sold out now
 
[quote name='mis0']Seems like I'm the only one in for Peggle Nights.. along with Bastion! :D[/QUOTE]

I'll be getting this one too assuming it works with the Peggle version that came with my Plants vs Zombies disc.

My points card from ebay/buy.com should be in my mailbox when I get home tonight so I will finally have some points to make purchases. Feels like I have been waiting forever for it to get here.
 
I originally came in here to post about how the Bastion demo didn't impress me at all aside from the visual style and the narrator, until I continued on playing. By the end of the demo, I was left wanting more.

The thing is, I only have 840 MSP and I loved the demos for both Bastion and Renegade Ops. I was surprised by Renegade Ops because I normally don't like top down racers or shooters.
 
[quote name='Tsel']I originally came in here to post about how the Bastion demo didn't impress me at all aside from the visual style and the narrator, until I continued on playing. By the end of the demo, I was left wanting more.

The thing is, I only have 840 MSP and I loved the demos for both Bastion and Renegade Ops. I was surprised by Renegade Ops because I normally don't like top down racers or shooters.[/QUOTE]

Your choice is easy as Bastion is only on sale today and Renegade Ops is on sale all week.
 
[quote name='Tsel']I originally came in here to post about how the Bastion demo didn't impress me at all aside from the visual style and the narrator, until I continued on playing. By the end of the demo, I was left wanting more.

The thing is, I only have 840 MSP and I loved the demos for both Bastion and Renegade Ops. I was surprised by Renegade Ops because I normally don't like top down racers or shooters.[/QUOTE]

As Gabrius said, I would get Bastion today since it's only on sale today while Renegade Ops is on sale till 1/2. Then go get another points card to get Renegade Ops and possibly any of the other daily deals :)
 
[quote name='xFatalFlaw']As Gabrius said, I would get Bastion today since it's only on sale today while Renegade Ops is on sale till 1/2. Then go get another points card to get Renegade Ops and possibly any of the other daily deals :)[/QUOTE]

Will you get any gift cards etc for Xmas? You could use those to get more points.
 
Oh, I knew Bastion was only on sale today, but I thought Renegade Ops and all the others were only on sale today as well. Thanks for the heads up! I'll pick up Bastion now and get more points for the others. Thanks guys!
 
[quote name='themon']anyone know the full price of sonic cd? running low on pts and only wanna buy it if 400 is a sale price[/QUOTE]

400 is the retail price.
 
[quote name='ShinSolidus']I asked somewhere else, but figured I'd ask here too.

I'm getting a new console for Christmas. Will my purchase carry over to the new console once I do that license transfer thing?[/QUOTE]

I honestly don't know, but I'd wager it's tied to your gamertag and you could easily switch.
 
When all those deals went live last night, I thought for sure that MS would say they accidentally flipped the switch on the 12 days of deals early and most of those things would go back up to full price today.

So happy to see there's a holiday sale and 11 more days of deals.
 
[quote name='reddjoey']I honestly don't know, but I'd wager it's tied to your gamertag and you could easily switch.[/QUOTE]

Yes all licences, except rentals, will transfer over to a new console games, god, dlc, videos. (Not sure about Zune content as I have never purchased something from Zune marketplace.) I have done this multiple times over the years because of Red Rings.
 
[quote name='Bercelak']I wonder what's next...will we find out in few hours like we did for bastion last night?[/QUOTE]

It's all up to MS (they can drop the prices any time) but my site should find it soon afterwards. Check around 6:30 to 7:00 Pacific.
 
Grabbed Rock of Ages as well... still debating Bloodrayne and the LA Noire pass. On the former, I'm just intimited by the extremely mixed reviews... on the latter, I haven't even had a chance to play LA Noire yet and am always hesitant to buy DLC for games I have yet to try...
 
[quote name='wampa8jedi']Grabbed Rock of Ages as well... still debating Bloodrayne and the LA Noire pass. On the former, I'm just intimited by the extremely mixed reviews... on the latter, I haven't even had a chance to play LA Noire yet and am always hesitant to buy DLC for games I have yet to try...[/QUOTE]

I would say only get the LA Noire DLC if you care about achievements. Unless you're using a walkthrough and rushing, the main game will take a good bit of time to complete so, to me, the extra content kind of felt like work. Also, this is already the second time it's been on sale (third if you count the early-adopter discount) so it seems likely to be on sale again if you love the game so much that you need more cases.
 
[quote name='Surreal_Sunshine']I would say only get the LA Noire DLC if you care about achievements. Unless you're using a walkthrough and rushing, the main game will take a good bit of time to complete so, to me, the extra content kind of felt like work. Also, this is already the second time it's been on sale (third if you count the early-adopter discount) so it seems likely to be on sale again if you love the game so much that you need more cases.[/QUOTE]

Good points all around. I think I'll wait on it... heaven knows my backlog is big enough as is. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
Does the Complete Version have everything that the Season Pass offers? I was thinking of waiting until that version drops in price later on. My backlog is too high right now.
 
[quote name='nadohawk']Does the Complete Version have everything that the Season Pass offers? I was thinking of waiting until that version drops in price later on. My backlog is too high right now.[/QUOTE]

To the best of my knowledge, yes.
 
Isn't the Rockstar Pass missing "The Consul's Car" case? The Complete Version is the way to go for a completionist.
 
[quote name='Numidian']Isn't the Rockstar Pass missing "The Consul's Car" case? The Complete Version is the way to go for a completionist.[/QUOTE]

Is it definitely included in the 360 version? I can't find confirmation of that and they didn't add new achievements.
 
Personally I thought that cases included in the Rockstar pass were better than most of the cases included in the main game, it's an absolute steal at that price.

I picked up Bastion and Rock of Ages. I'll almost definitely get ITSP, and I'm considering Renegade Ops and Bloodrayne, but I'm waiting for more daily deals.
 
[quote name='ScottBigGame']I'm thinking about grabbing Portal: Still Alive. Worth it, or should I get Portal 2 on the cheap?[/QUOTE]

If you've never played Portal, I think it's worth it.
 
[quote name='Surreal_Sunshine']Is it definitely included in the 360 version? I can't find confirmation of that and they didn't add new achievements.[/QUOTE]
Yup. And there aren't any achievements associated with it, just like there aren't any trophies with it.
 
I watched plenty of video on Rock of Ages and loved it, but I just got around to playing the demo and I felt a bit underwhelmed.

What gives? I was so set on buying it, now I'm unsure.
 
Bloodrayne Betrayal's demo was horrible. Just an awful attempt at stylish tough action. Dishwasher beats it in just about every respect. What a disappointment.

Renegade Ops is also decent as a demo but it never gets better. It's just the same boring back and forth objectives with lousy vehicle handling all game. In co-op it might be a little fun but it's not a good game by itself.

Afterburner Climax is good fun though, if you like something light and wow and not that deep
 
[quote name='ScottBigGame']I'm thinking about grabbing Portal: Still Alive. Worth it, or should I get Portal 2 on the cheap?[/QUOTE]

If you've never played Portal 1 in any form, absolutely get Still Alive. DO NOT play Portal 2 without having played the first, it won't have nearly the same impact.
 
[quote name='seanr1221']Unless I'm blind, is the 12 days of sales not being advertised anywhere on the dash?[/QUOTE]
you're blind.
its at the very center of the games tab
 
I just wanted to stop in after my 12 hour work day to say...

BASTION. fuck YEAH.

Killer opening to a great sale. Totally considering ITSP and Rock of Ages as well. I'm going to try the demo for Renegade Ops.
 
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