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AMARILLO, Texas - Texas-based Hastings Entertainment Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Company officials say the reorganization filing includes its parent company, Draw Another Circle, and sister brands Movie Stop and SPImages.

A statement posted Monday on the Hastings website says the Chapter 11 process will help prepare the business for an intended sale, while providing protections and financing to continue operations. Further financial details weren’t released.

Hastings will no longer accept or honor deposits for movie purchases and will no longer rent games. Hastings gift cards expire July 13, 2016. The company’s buyback program has been suspended.
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Full List Of Online Coupon Codes

In-Store Sales / Discounts / Liquidation will vary from Online Sale / Coupon offerings

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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General
Question: What is Hastings / GoHastings.Com?
Answer:
Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, and trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format. Currently there are 146 superstores. Hastings also operates www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.

Question: Gee, this is a really long FAQ. Doesn't Hasting have their own FAQ for customers?
Answer:
Hastings does have their own FAQ. You can read Hastings' official FAQ by clicking here. However, this FAQ goes into many details that Hastings' own FAQ does not. So be sure to read through all of this before asking a question!

NEW!
Question: How can I filter and sort Used Video Games to remove the out of stock items?
Answer:
Find the "Stock" dropdown menu option when browsing the used game selection and choose "In Stock." Games that have been purchased in the past day and are now out of stock may still appear.

NEW!
Question: Where can I find clearance video games and other clearance items?
Answer:
Clearance Video Games are in New condition; Plus $2.28 shipping per game
Click Here For Overall Video Game Clearance Items > Sort by Platform on the drop down menu
Click Here For Overall Clearance Items

Game / Item Condition
Question: What is the difference between "used" and "previously viewed" items on GoHastings.Com?
Answer:
"Used" games and movies are items that have been traded in to a Hastings retail location by a customer. "Previously viewed" games and movies are items that Hastings has rented out to customers at their retail locations but are now selling to the public.

When it comes to video games, most CAGs report no real difference between the two other than some ancillary stickers, but both "used" and "previously viewed" games are subject to being scratched, abused, or incomplete depending how well it was previously taken care of.

When it comes to movies, the "Previously Viewed" rental versions often lack features from the full retail versions and may come in different boxes, have different UPCs, have white barcode stickers around the center ring of the disc, etc.

You may encounter a situation where a customer has purchased a "previously used" item from Hastings, then traded it back into Hastings, thus making it a "used" item. This practiced is frowned upon by most customers, but Hastings has shown next to no incentive to change it. It mostly happens with movies.

Question: Do used and previously viewed video games come complete with the original case and manual?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com states as follows:

Due to the nature of used products; booklet inserts, digital movie downloads and manuals are not guaranteed in our used video games, movies and CDs.
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However, the vast majority of CAGs have reported that a large majority of their games do arrive complete. Incomplete games are more of an exception rather than the rule.

Question: Are used collector's editions and limited editions of games guaranteed to come with extras like bonus discs, statutes, and other items?
Answer:
No. Hopefully the used CE and LE games would at least come with all of the discs, but this is not guaranteed. And there is absolutely no guarantee other physical items or "swag" will be included for these used copies. However, CAGs have reported that they have purchased used CE and LE games and received all of the extras. If you order a used CE or LE and it does not come with the extras, just contact customer service and ask about a return/refund.

Question: What condition do "used" and "previously viewed" discs come in?
Answer:
Mosts CAGs seem to get games in good, playable condition if not better. However, there have been cases of receiving a game so scratched up that it would not load/play. These games can be returned to GoHastings.Com at no cost to the customer for a full refund.

NEW!
Question: Are New condition games factory sealed or gutted and re-sealed?
Answer:
As of mid-2013, Hastings retail stores have adopted a policy of gutting games then storing the game discs, manuals and DLC papers separately. This is so they do not have to lock up games or put security cases on games yet still allow the customer to physically handle the boxes in-store. When a new game is sold, Hasting will either re-seal the game or they will place the game in a bag that cannot be opened if you want to return the game as new.

Shipping
Question: Why are my items shipping individually? Why does GoHastings.Com include a shipping charge for each individual item ordered?
Answer:
Hastings does not have warehouses for fulfilling internet orders. All items are shipped from individual brick and mortar retail stores. If your order contains multiple items, your order may ship from multiple locations at different times if one location does not have all of the items you ordered. Because items could ship from more than one location, GoHastings.Com charges a per item shipping fee. Yes this can be frustrating, so its best to either get over it if you intend to shop at GoHastings.Com, or if you can't get over it, shop elsewhere. Like all "deals," include the shipping price per item into consideration for the total cost of the game being purchased.

UPDATED!
Question: How much is shipping per item?
Answer:
Video Games and PC software ship for $2.28 per item.

CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays ship for $1.29 per item.

Books have a per-order charge of $3.00 plus $0.99 shipping per book ordered.

Game Hardware, Electronics and Trends have a per-order charge of $1.99 plus $0.10 shipping per ounce for each item ordered.

Full shipping information, including expedited shipping prices, can be found HERE.

Occasionally, GoHastings.Com offers free or reduced shipping promotions.

Please note, books used to ship for $0.96 per order with no per item charge but Hastings discontinued that pricing scheme as of January 10, 2014. CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays used to ship for $0.96 per item, but Hastings raised that price to the current cost as of approximately May 25, 2014.

Question: How long does it take GoHastings.Com to ship my order?
Answer:
Standard Shipping:
Order processed within 48 Hours
Shipping time is 3-10 Days

Priority / Expedited Mail:
Order processed within 48 Hours
Shipping time is 2 - 3 Days

Question: What service does GoHastings.Com use to ship items?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com primarily ships items using the United States Postal Service (USPS). Video games ship via USPS First Class Mail. Books, movies and music ship via USPS Media Mail. Larger orders may ship via UPS.

Question: Will GoHastings.Com give me a tracking number for each shipment?
Answer:
Every shipment usually has a tracking number associated with it. If you did not see a tracking number in the shipping confirmation email, check your order history on GoHastings.Com.

Question: What will GoHastings.Com ship my items in?
Answer:
It will vary. Hastings might use a yellow paper mailer with bubble padding on the inside. They might use a white plastic envelope with bubble padding on the inside. They might use a stiffer paper/lighter cardboard envelope with no padding. Hastings will try to jam as many items into any of the above envelope options as possible, resulting in frequently damaged books, broken game/movie/CD cases, etc. On rare occasions, someone at Hastings will have the common sense to put larger or heavier items into a box for safer shipping, but even then they will neglect to use padding. Hastings used to ship items in a white plastic poly-bag with absolutely no padding or protection, but after numerous complaints, the company claims these are supposed to be phased out and no longer in use. They still pop up from time to time.

Order Cancellations / Out Of Stock Items
Question: Why was an item cancelled out of my order? Why is that item back in stock right now?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com fills their stock from their Hastings brick and mortar retail locations. Additionally, GoHastings.Com sells items on Amazon and eBay. Their online inventory system is antiquated and does not update stock instantaneously across physical store locations, GoHastings.Com, Amazon, and eBay. Therefore if someone bought the same item first in store/on Amazon/on eBay, their order will be fulfilled first and your item will be cancelled if there is not enough inventory to go around, even though you thought the item was in stock. Yes this sucks, but now you know about it so you can simply choose not to shop at GoHastings in the future if you can't deal with it. No need to endlessly complain about it in posts. Consider writing a letter to the president of Hastings, whose contact info can be found below this FAQ.

Because Hastings' physical store locations accept trade-ins for the used items that they sell, an item that was out of stock may quickly come back into stock if someone trades in the same item, or if someone returns the same item. However, as stated above, GoHastings.Com has an antiquated online system, and they will not be able to fulfill any items on your order once they have been canceled. You will have to re-order the item, at which time the promotion you initially ordered under may have expired. You can try to contact customer service to see if they will create a new order for you with the price point your originally ordered under.

Question: I just ordered something and now it shows as out of stock, either on my order history page or on the item's page. Will my order be canceled?
Answer:
Probably not, but it is still possible. GoHastings.Com updates its inventory count immediately when sales from the website are made. Therefore if they had one item, and you ordered it, it will now show up as out of stock on GoHastings.Com. However, if someone ordered it off Hastings' eBay or Amazon Marketplace listings first, they may fulfill that order first and cancel your order. Also, if someone walks into the store and purchases the item before it is pulled to ship to you, your order will be canceled. Additionally, store employees may not be able to locate the item and thus cancel your order for that reason. Hastings also has a problem on their website where items in your order history show as out of stock, sometimes regardless of the actual stock. Your best bet is to take a deep breath and not worry about it.

Sale Pricing
NEW!
Question: How can I tell if one promotion or discount is better than a different commonly offered promotion or discount?
Answer:
The following guides are only for video games since they take into consideration the $2.28 per game shipping price. You will have to do your own math for music/movies, books, trends/electronics and other shipping sales.

Remember, stock and prices fluctuate constantly and may not be the same by the next sale.

The math in the Buy 2 Get 1 For $1 deal assumes you choose three equally priced games to maximize your potential savings.

Free Shipping:
Vs. 96¢ Per Item Shipping: Use free shipping, obviously
Vs. 20% Off: Use free shipping with items $11.40 and less
Vs. 25% Off: Use free shipping with items $9.12 and less
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: Use free shipping with items $7.84 and less
Vs. 30% Off: Use free shipping with items $7.60 and less
Vs. 33% Off: Use free shipping with items $6.91 and less
Vs. 40% Off: Use free shipping with items $5.70 and less

96 Cent Shipping:
Vs. Free Shipping: Wait for Free Shipping, obviously
Vs. 20% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $6.60 and less
Vs. 25% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $5.28 and less
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.96 and less
Vs. 30% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.40 and less
Vs. 33% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.00 and less
Vs. 40% Off: Use 96¢ shipping with items $3.30 and less

20% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $11.40, use 20% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $6.60, use 20% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $2.50, use 20% Off

25% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $9.12, use 25% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $5.28, use 20% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $4.00, use 25% Off

30% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $7.60, use 30% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $4.40, use 30% Off
Vs. Buy 2 Used Games, Get 1 For $1: For items under $10, use 30% Off

Buy 2 Get 1 For $1:
Vs. Free Shipping: Use free shipping with items $7.84 and less
Vs. $0.96 Shipping: Use 96¢ shipping with items $4.96 and less

33% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $6.91, use 33% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $4.00, use 33% Off

40% Off:
Vs. Free Shipping: For items over $5.70, use 40% Off
Vs. 96 Cent Shipping: For items over $3.30, use 40% Off

Question: GoHastings.Com totally raised their prices prior to the sale! OMGWTFBBQSauce! Should I call the police / attorney general / president of the United States?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com claims to not raise their prices prior to sales. Their pricing is based on algorithms that consider things like supply, demand, competitor pricing, market rates, etc. If a game was $10 before the sale and $15 24 hours into the sale, chances are there were only a couple of copies of the game and someone bought one when the sale started, thus affecting the supply and demand. You are not the only one monitoring a Wish List on GoHastings.Com. However, there have been some clearly documented instances of raising prices right before a sale, especially with books rather than games.

Promotional Deal Codes
Question: Why is the promotional code not applying to my order?
Answer:
Certain M-rated games carry the disclaimer that "This item is only available for purchase by customers age 17 and older." If you have such a game in your cart, be sure to check the box by the "Check Out" button that says "I am at least 17 years of age" before clicking the "Apply Promotion Code" button to apply the promotional code.

Additionally, some promotional codes only apply to select qualifying titles. Be sure that your order only contains such titles. Occasionally the GoHastings.Com programmers miss something and games that are supposed to qualify do not work with the promotional code. If this is the case, please contact GoHastings.Com. Contact information can be found below this FAQ.

Question: Can I use more than one promotional code at the same time? Can I stack promotional codes?
Answer:
No, you can only apply one promotional code per order. This prevents code stacking. If there are two promotional codes valid at the same time that you would like to use, you must place two or more separate orders.

Question: What time do promotions normally begin / end?
Answer:
GoHastings.Com operates based on the Central Time Zone. Weekly promotions usually start on Sunday and usually last the whole week. Various other promotions may have different start times and durations. Promotions usually begin at midnight Central time. However, sometimes the new promotions take a while to go "live" on the website, so always double check your order that the correct discounted price is shown.

Order Problems and Contacting Customer Service
(Including Returns/Replacements for Wrong Item or Damaged/Defective Item)
Question: I am trying to place an order and have entered my correct shipping address, billing address and credit card info. The check out page says there is a problem with my information and I need to correct it, but nothing is incorrect. What is going on?!
Answer:
This is a random error that seems to affect some people and not others. There is no known cause for it. People have reported it occurring with different credit card companies (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, etc.). Some people think it has to do with what web browser you use, so perhaps try a different one. Some people have reported they can't place orders from computers or IP numbers located out of the state where their billing or shipping address is located. The bottom line is there is no fix for this problem from the customer's end. Your only attempt to get it resolved will be to CALL Customer Service. Contact details for Customer Service can be found below this FAQ.

Question: GoHastings.Com sent me a defective game or the wrong game. How do I return it? Can they send me a replacement/correct item?
Answer:
Contact customer service to initiate the return process. Customer service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ. GoHastings.Com will not charge you to ship the game back, and they will give you a full refund, including what you paid initially for shipping. In some instances, they will simply refund the cost of the item and let you keep the defective or wrong item for free. GoHastings.Com will not normally send you a replacement item if you received a defective or incorrect item. They will usually tell you that you must place a new order, at which time the promotion you initially ordered under may have expired. You can try to contact customer service to see if they will create a new order for you with the price point you originally ordered under.

Question: Something went wrong with my order. How do I contact customer service?
Answer:
Customer service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ.

Question: Should I call or email customer service?
Answer:
CAGs have reported mixed experiences with both calling and emailing Hastings Customer Service. It is up to your preference. If you are contacting them regarding credit card issues, it may be best to call rather than put highly sensitive information in an email. If you call during business hours, your issue may be resolved right then over the phone. You might also have to wait on hold for a long period of time during peak hours. If you email, you may have to wait up to 48 hours to get a response, especially if you email over the weekend. Often the email replies fail to understand your entire issue with your order. Customer Service contact information is located in this post, below the FAQ.

Question: What is GoHastings.Com return policy?
Answer:
The GoHastings.Com website states their return policy is as follows:

All items purchased through gohastings.com may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price, if they meet the following criteria:

  • All new items are in original unopened packaging.
  • Return of product is within 30 days of shipping date.
  • Returned product(s) must be in the original packaging and include any manuals, cabling and accessories in saleable condition.
  • Video Game Systems that are found defective within the 30 day window must make a return using the manufacturer's warranty.
Shipping and handling charges are not refundable.
Note: Products purchased through goHastings.com may not be returned to a physical store location for refund.
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However, this can be confusing considering used items, such as games, come in opened packaging. Normally GoHastings has no problem with returns for defective or incorrect used game shipments that are promptly requested. At the very least, if a game item was found to be defective within 30 days of the shipping date, you would have a good argument toward customer service that you should be able to return the game item. Abusing the return policy to replace your own broken items with items from GoHastings inventory wouldn't be a good idea.

Miscellaneous
Question: Does GoHastings.Com collect sales tax?
Answer:
According to GoHastings.Com:

Currently goHastings.com only charges sales tax in states where we have a physical presence. Sales taxes are calculated during the ordering process and will show tax charged for the delivery destination, based on current tax rates. Shipping charges may also be subject to tax in certain states.
Currently sales tax is automatically applied in the following states:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming
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Question: Where are Hastings brick and mortar retail stores located?
Answer:
Click here to find the location nearest you.

Question: Are the online prices the same in store? Are the online specials valid in store?
Answer:
Generally speaking, no. For used items and for some new items, GoHastings.Com uses algorithms where prices can change multiple times in one day. Hastings retail locations have their own set prices. See your local store for more information. Additionally, online special sales and promotions are not valid in store. Sometimes Hastings runs the same pricing online and in store for certain items.

Question: Are the brick and mortar retail location advertisements valid online?
Answer:
Generally the prices in the retail location advertisements are not valid on GoHastings.Com. Sometimes Hastings runs the same pricing online and in store for certain items.



Customer Service Contact Information
Customer Service Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 9 am through 9 pm CST
Toll Free Phone Number: (877)-HASTINGS (427-8464)
Fax: (806) 467-8330

Email: service[at]gohastings.com
PM the GoHastings Representative on CAG: gohastings (John) [Not active since October 2013]

Regular Mail:
Hastings Internet, Inc.
3601 Plains Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79102

Comments to the President:
John Marmaduke, President & CEO RIP In Peace

Alan Van Ongevalle, President & COO
Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
PO Box 35350
Amarillo, TX 79120-5350



GoHastings.Com / Hastings Entertainment Online Information
Website: http://www.gohastings.com
Retail Store Weekly Ad: http://www.gohastings.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=StoreAd
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gohastings?sk=wall
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[quote name='Squarehard']I have to say that Funimation DVD cases are the biggest heaping pieces of garbage ever created. I think out of all the damaged DVD cases I've ever gotten from Hastings, about 50% of them from Funimation comes cracked, and not just a little cracked, but completely shattered. So hopefully yours won't meet the same fate either. Condition wise it'll probably be fine though.[/QUOTE]:shock:

...

*gulp*

*is not exactly filled with confidence*

At least I can get a full refund (with return shipping label provided) if it comes in crappy condition.
 
[quote name='kouleefoh']The worst part about going to this thread is seeing people post their list of just bought games and impulsively buy some of them.[/QUOTE]

This is the main reason I check the comments...other people's list gives me ideas of what to buy.
 
just bit on dante's inferno(always end up trading this in because gamestop tiv randomly spikes for this all the time) for 5.61
the price is right decades for 7.11(i dont think it will drop much further i rented it once and loved it and would love to platinum it plus those old games are fucking awesome)
ufc 2009 undisputed for 1.50
nhl 11 for 2.12 (fit in perfectly to put my bank account to .69)


would have spent 15 more but i had to light it on fire by purchasing the ring of honor ippv tomorrow night where they will have poor coverage tons of audio desync power outages and the such and ill bitch for 3 days till they refund everyone like they always do.
 
[quote name='foreverjoe20']This is the main reason I check the comments...other people's list gives me ideas of what to buy.[/QUOTE]

I do this too but I'm at that point where I have a hard time finding anything... usually because I can't bring myself to buy something just because it's cheap or because the price seems too high (still waiting for PoP HD Collection to drop below $33.99, which is a ridiculous price).
 
Put in 1 order, tried not to go too crazy. But I might grab a few more before the end of the day.

Medal of Honor 360, Alpha Protocol 360, Quantum Theory 360, Socom 4 PS3 = $11.84

Great stuff.
 
[quote name='ckc4043']Is NFS shift or shift 2 much better than undercover? I am tempted from these cheap games...[/QUOTE]

Shift 2 is the best of the bunch IMO but it was cheaper last week.
 
I got The Club for the Xbox 360 $1.50
And Blue Dragon on Xbox 360 for $2.59

Any othet cheap games that you guys reccomend?

Ps:It doesnt matter what type of game it is as long as its fun.
 
[quote name='MetalMegaGio']I got The Club for the Xbox 360 $1.50
And Blue Dragon on Xbox 360 for $2.59

Any othet cheap games that you guys reccomend?

Ps:It doesnt matter what type of game it is as long as its fun.[/QUOTE]

Brutal legend, The Saboteur, Bad Company 1 & 2, Prince of Persia, Lost Planet, Brothers in Arms, Prey, Bulletstorm, Bioshock 2, Triple Pack, Far Cry 2...
 
[quote name='jad999']Everything is "out of stock". Why bother to have a sale at all?[/QUOTE]
Should consider staying up later or waking up earlier.
 
[quote name='kill3r7']Brutal legend, The Saboteur, Bad Company 1 & 2, Prince of Persia, Lost Planet, Brothers in Arms, Prey, Bulletstorm, Bioshock 2, Triple Pack, Far Cry 2...[/QUOTE]

Might get Bioshock 2 i had rented it when it first came out but never beat it.
 
[quote name='kodave']ffs[/QUOTE]


lol.. exactly... no logic here... why bother to have a sale? to SELL! Which apparently is working for them since everything you wanted... SOLD...lol
 
[quote name='spiderman4657'] lion king blu ray[/QUOTE]

everything the light touches, is our kingdom *darth vader voice*
 
Just got both the Army of Two games, Brothers in Arms, Bulletstorm(I'll finish it this time I swear!), Perfect Dark: Zero LE, Homefront, and all for around $14. I can't complain since those are decent games for what it is. I want to try Homefront online since I've heard good things.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']lol.. exactly... no logic here... why bother to have a sale? to SELL! Which apparently is working for them since everything you wanted... SOLD...lol[/QUOTE]
If CAG ever gets a convention, everyone gets a turn to kick that guy's nuts.:lol:
 
[quote name='jad999']Everything is "out of stock". Why bother to have a sale at all?[/QUOTE]

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[quote name='maxrenderer']If you like walking a lot just to die when you get to your destination, get Dragon Rising (it's not COD). Red River has some walking, but it's not as bad.[/QUOTE]
Operation Flashpoint is meant to be a more serious, tactical, and realistic type of military shooter, so yes, there will be more traveling on foot and lulls in action involved--military sims and tactical shooters aren't meant to be shooting galleries where waves of enemies pop up conveniently and predictably in front of you for you to shoot every 2 seconds (like Call of Duty).

That being said, you probably don't have much patience if you think there's too much walking in Operation Flashpoint or Dragon Rising. I played the game all the way through, and what you consider "boring walking," I consider to be tense, strategic, stealthy gameplay. You're walking, but every second you and your squad are traveling on-foot, you can be ambushed by a surprise attack by an enemy, and subsequently killed if you're not being careful, not covering all your angles, and not being situationally aware. Again, if you want loads of enemies to spawn right in front of you so you can practice your aim Duck Hunt-style, you shouldn't be playing an Operation Flashpoint game in the first place.

Most Operation Flashpoint fans agree that Dragon Rising is better than Red River. I haven't played Red River, but I think that both games are well worth buying if you want a more thoughtful and strategic change of pace from the arcade-style, brainless monotony of COD.
 
[quote name='sTaTIx']Operation Flashpoint is meant to be a more serious, tactical, and realistic type of military shooter, so yes, there will be more traveling on foot and lulls in action involved--military sims and tactical shooters aren't meant to be shooting galleries where waves of enemies pop up conveniently and predictably in front of you for you to shoot every 2 seconds (like Call of Duty).

That being said, you probably don't have much patience if you think there's too much walking in Operation Flashpoint or Dragon Rising. I played the game all the way through, and what you consider "boring walking," I consider to be tense, strategic, stealthy gameplay. You're walking, but every second you and your squad are traveling on-foot, you can be ambushed by a surprise attack by an enemy, and subsequently killed if you're not being careful, not covering all your angles, and not being situationally aware. Again, if you want loads of enemies to spawn right in front of you so you can practice your aim Duck Hunt-style, you shouldn't be playing an Operation Flashpoint game in the first place.

Most Operation Flashpoint fans agree that Dragon Rising is better than Red River. I haven't played Red River, but I think that both games are well worth buying if you want a more thoughtful and strategic change of pace from the arcade-style, brainless monotony of COD.[/QUOTE]
You are quite correct: I have no patience what-so-ever. I used to. I used to love sitting for hours, plotting and planning, playing RPG's with endless dialogue, but these days I'm impatient, grumpy, old, and just plain fuckin' tired, so my tastes have changed. I like to mindlessly blow shit up before I go to bed and not have to think at all sometimes.

I didn't say there was anything wrong with that type of gameplay. In fact, I think it's better than COD. I just don't care for it personally as my time is limited. I was simply giving the guy a quick overview on the games so he can make a decision. Some people like walking around and planning out their attack and that's fine--he can figure it out by himself.

Also, I read those same reviews and what people said about both; about DR being better than RR. I had both and played a couple hours of each until I reached my own thoughts on both. I simply preferred RR. It may be worse for most, but I like it better. Just my opinion and you know what they say about those: Opinions are like assholes: everyone has one and they all stink.

Peace.
 
[quote name='eLefAdEr']:ps3: Rage and Sigularity
:360: Wolfenstein and Dark Sector

$13.31 shipped. Good deal.[/QUOTE]

Dark sector is a pretty boring game. At least your backlog will keep you from playing it.
 
[quote name='eLefAdEr']:ps3: Rage and Sigularity
:360: Wolfenstein and Dark Sector

$13.31 shipped. Good deal.[/QUOTE]

Played, finished and really liked three of those. :applause: Good pickups.

Didn't play Wolfenstein yet , but I enjoyed the demo.
 
[quote name='JaylisJayP']I love how Madden 11 on PS3 is $15 and Madden 12 is $4.[/QUOTE]

It's because nobody wants a game with a Cleveland browns player on the cover lol
 
[quote name='brianyip28']i've never played the AC series before so i bought
AC II: $5.40
ACR: $11.90
Total: $17.30[/QUOTE]

Make sure you find Brotherhood at some point. I think it's better than both(it's a little less focused than 2, but I liked the gameplay better), and you might not want to start Revalations until you finish it because it's the last of the trilogy.
 
[quote name='tuffguycore']Make sure you find Brotherhood at some point. I think it's better than both(it's a little less focused than 2, but I liked the gameplay better), and you might not want to start Revalations until you finish it because it's the last of the trilogy.[/QUOTE]

yup i'm planning to play all of them in order. i'm playing 1 right now.
they didn't have brotherhood in stock :cry:, which is why i only bought II and R.

[quote name='blazenumb1']And he is not even a starter for his new team.[/QUOTE]

the curse of madden
 
Hmmm, so last order came in and well some issues.

The rundown:

2 hats, each in their own big bubble mailer.

1 3DS game in its own bubble mailer.

1 DS game in a poly bag mailer.

1 CD in its own bubble mailer.

1 TPB, 2 DVDs, and 1 CD stacked in a polybag!!!!! ugghhh.

The main problem of course is with the last package. CD is a digipack with a price sticker on it. DO NOT PUT PRICE STICKERS ON PAPER BASED DIGIPAKS! If I can remove it then no prob.

The polybag had numerous holes in it since they stacked different shaped items in it. One hole coincides to this big dent in the TPB which mushed the back cover and was so hard it actually made little tears in a good quarter of the pages.

Considering sending it back and rebuying it since it is still in stock.

For one of the hats they sent me a beanie instead of a snood. Snood is supposed to have those hand pockets hanging from the side. Looking up the snood online though, the beanie may look cooler, so who knows, may keep it.

Edit:
Well that was painless. Called and 30 seconds later they processed a refund because it was so cheap. Decided to keep the beanie over the snood because it did indeed look better.
 
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[quote name='brianyip28']yup i'm planning to play all of them in order. i'm playing 1 right now.
they didn't have brotherhood in stock :cry:, which is why i only bought II and R.



the curse of madden[/QUOTE]

It isn't a curse, he just has a shitty attitude.

And good, just wanted to make sure. It's worth anything under 24.99 I think
 
[quote name='perdition(troy']also got NHL 11, I've wanted a hockey game for awhile and don't really care how updated the names on the jerseys are.[/QUOTE]

I grabbed NHL '10 this morning. Noticed after I placed the order that NHL '11 was in stock for less than $1 more but since the last NHL game I played was on N64 and I can't name a single current NHL player I don't think I would be able to tell the difference. I just want to skate around and smash guys into walls until I get my $1.50 worth of fun.

My small haul with coupon (my wishlist is a wasteland of out of stock items):
NHL 2010 xbox $1.50
Sandman Brief Lives tpb $3.56
Gears of War 2 xbox $2.91
Inception DVD $1.50
+ TN sales tax

I think I'm only missing 1 Sandman, 1 Preacher and 2 Fables trades now so I will continue to stalk them on my Wishlist and hope they come in sometime when there's a sale on.

Request for opinions on Castlevania Lord of Shadows?
 
Snagged a few for Xbox 360

Price is Right Decades $7.11
Burnout Paradise $8.73
Homefront $3.56
Truth or Lies $1.50
Game Party: In Motion $3.99
NBA 2K11 $4.17

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$29.06
 
[quote name='brianyip28']i've never played the AC series before so i bought
AC II: $5.40
ACR: $11.90
Total: $17.30[/QUOTE]

I got AC2 (skipped 1) for about $5 and I loved it. I spent hours in that game and stopped often to read the history of the characters/landmarks. Damn good game. I have ACR and ACB in my backlog but have yet to begin those as I put my backlog in the order I wanted to play them to break up the open world games (my favorite) a bit. Anyway, nothing important to contribute here, hope you enjoy the AC's!
 
[quote name='ryverse']Snagged a few for Xbox 360

Price is Right Decades $7.11
Burnout Paradise $8.73
Homefront $3.56
Truth or Lies $1.50
Game Party: In Motion $3.99
NBA 2K11 $4.17

_______

$29.06[/QUOTE]


ha thats awesome i didnt think there was another person alive sane enough to pay 7 for price is right so id love to play w you once we get our copies
 
I find it very, very hard to pass up 360 games for $1.50, but I managed to stay my hand (or mouse). Mostly. Tried ordering Super Paper Mario, Army of Two, Medal of Honor, Bulletstorm, and World at War for $20 this morning.

I'll be happy if I just get Super Paper Mario and World at War to ship, to be honest. Hope they're complete, too - I like to check Amazon's listings and see what GoHasting's listing condition is over there for whatever item I'm getting. Hasn't let me down yet, at least.
 
[quote name='PlowK1NG']Dark sector is a pretty boring game. At least your backlog will keep you from playing it.[/QUOTE]

I actually bought it previously at GH but traded it in during the Target 2-for-$20 off promo.

I do remember playing the demo ages ago and kind of liked it. I've heard mixed things from other gamers. I have no idea if I'll ever get around to playing it or the other 3 I picked up, for that matter.
 
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