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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fatmanforlife99 said:
Ya I just got it as well. I sent the offer to my main alternate account and just signed up that account to my rewards. 50 bucks in Xbox cash when I get home next week.
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Is your main alternate account a gold account? I tried to refer my 3 silver accounts and all said it wasn't eligible.

 
Here’s how it works: When you upgrade to Xbox One and join Xbox Live Rewards, 25,000 Rewards Credits will be converted into your country's local currency and deposited into your Microsoft account. From there, you can use Rewards to get the stuff you want in the Xbox Store, like games, movies, TV shows, and more.

So why not reward yourself? Be BOB101910 RFP's first friend to grab an Xbox One between October 7 and October 26 and join in the fun!

Enjoy,

Xbox Live Rewards Squad

Fulfill this offer in 4 simple steps:

  • 1. Sign up for Xbox Live Rewards
  • 2. Purchase an Xbox One
  • 3. Log in to your Xbox One with your Gamertag
  • 4. Be the first friend and you'll enjoy 25,000 Rewards Credits!

 
barrysowders said:
So I just have to refer someone? Do you know if the other person has to be gold?
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cecilkilmer said:
Is your main alternate account a gold account? I tried to refer my 3 silver accounts and all said it wasn't eligible.
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It doesn't say anything about having to be gold. The account I used has been silver for years. All I can say is make sure the account is not signed up for my rewards. I quickly glanced over the terms and it doesn't say anything about having to be gold, just the console has to be switched to home console when you sign in with the second account.

[SIZE=10pt]3. How to Receive Offer: During the Offer Period visit http://rewards.xbox.com/mymissions and follow the links and instructions log into your Xbox Live Rewards account and send an upgrade offer to friends (provide Xbox Live Gamertag) who are currently Xbox 360 members at least thirteen (13) years old and residing in one of the eligible locations listed in Section 1. If the friend you refer joins Xbox Live Rewards and then purchases the Xbox One console or console bundle from any retailer (online or in store) and then signs into Xbox Live via their Xbox One console purchased during the offer period, then both you and the friend you referred will receive twenty-five thousand (25,000) Rewards Credits each (the "Offer"). Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $25. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address or Xbox Live account. Any attempt by any participant to obtain more than one (1) Offer by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that participant's Offer and that participant may be disqualified. Rewards Credits will be awarded after the offer period upon completing the above steps. [/SIZE]
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fatmanforlife99 said:
It doesn't say anything about having to be gold. The account I used has been silver for years. All I can say is make sure the account is not signed up for my rewards. I quickly glanced over the terms and it doesn't say anything about having to be gold, just the console has to be switched to home console when you sign in with the second account.
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Yeah, none of my 3 backup accounts have been signed up for rewards, and only one has been signed into my Xbox One. Although, now that I think about it, the 2 accounts that haven't signed into my Xbox One don't have any activity on Xbox 360 either, it's all on Windows 8, so I'll try unlocking a few achievements tonight with them on 360 and then try again.

 
fatmanforlife99 said:
It doesn't say anything about having to be gold. The account I used has been silver for years. All I can say is make sure the account is not signed up for my rewards. I quickly glanced over the terms and it doesn't say anything about having to be gold, just the console has to be switched to home console when you sign in with the second account.
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Alright thanks a lot for all of the help and info!
 
Ya I did see that part about having to play on the 360. Try that and it will most likely work. While my alternate account hasn't been gold for a long time, it does have achievements unlocked.

 
fatmanforlife99 said:
Ya I did see that part about having to play on the 360. Try that and it will most likely work. While my alternate account hasn't been gold for a long time, it does have achievements unlocked.
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How long did it take for your credits to show up? I completed all of the steps and it is still showing that the other account I referred as pending when I check.

 
Oh the credits haven't appeared yet. I meant the offer I sent my alternate tag to. I believe it said the points can take up to the 15th of November to show up. Just to clarify, you have or haven't received the invite for your alternate tag? I have only got as far as receiving the invite and signing up with xbox rewards. I wont be able to sign in on my xbox one till next week as I am not home. 

 
fatmanforlife99 said:
Oh the credits haven't appeared yet. I meant the offer I sent my alternate tag to. I believe it said the points can take up to the 15th of November to show up. Just to clarify, you have or haven't received the invite for your alternate tag? I have only got as far as receiving the invite and signing up with xbox rewards. I wont be able to sign in on my xbox one till next week as I am not home.
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The invite hasn't come through yet for some reason on my alt

 
destro4eva said:
Yep. my thoughts exactly. Onto the hard drive it goes.

Batman Blackgate worth the money? I have a sinking feeling it can get cheaper though.
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Something tells me it could go lower. Dont forget the Black Friday sales and the 12 days of xmas are coming, those are usually pretty good.

 
destro4eva said:
Yep. my thoughts exactly. Onto the hard drive it goes.

Batman Blackgate worth the money? I have a sinking feeling it can get cheaper though.
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If u need to play a metoidvania then sure pick it up but be warned the map in the game is bad and you will get lost a lot.

 
snakeybro said:
If u need to play a metoidvania then sure pick it up but be warned the map in the game is bad and you will get lost a lot.
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Have you played this version or just the handheld? My understanding is that the map problems were supposed to be fixed on this one.

 
djsmf435 said:
Something tells me it could go lower. Dont forget the Black Friday sales and the 12 days of xmas are coming, those are usually pretty good.
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I'd be amazed if Blackgate goes any lower - it's usually a $20 game. I'd bite at $5 as it's definitely worth it. It's been on sale already twice in the last 5 months - which might mean that it might be a good while before we see it on sale again. I don't think we'll ever see it for less than $5 - I mean 75% off is a pretty good sale. I bought it at 50% off and still think I got an amazing bargain.

We might see it as a GWG some day but a sale that goes beyond 75% off is very very rare and as of lately has been mostly confined to Kinect arcade games or multiplayer only games that probably haven't sold too well like the Lords of the Rings MOBA.

If you like Metroidvania games or the Batman Arkham series and don't own this game just buy it this week. At $5 it's a no brainer.

Oh and just be careful with Xbox Rewards for anyone looking at doing the new promotion. I'm owed over $80 from the rewards program as they haven't put a single point in my account for over a year now despite lots of purchases, promotions that I've taken part of and renewals/surveys. I've been in touch with both the Xbox Live Rewards guys over twitter and on the forum and they've said it's Microsoft. I've spent over 5 hours on the phone with Microsoft at this point and they say it's the Xbox Live Rewards guys. So just be aware that there are some issues with the program and the customer service for it is awful so buyer beware with this promotion.

 
I feel sorry for anyone who bought Red Johnson on Date Night. Finding the first box requires me to nearly put my face on the TV since it's so small compared to the rest of the environment. The combination to open it is a joke - so is the voice acting. This is Amy bad.

And with that, I'm safe for this week. Hope we start seeing some zombie games like Dead Block and State of Decay soon.

 
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bunck said:
Have you played this version or just the handheld? My understanding is that the map problems were supposed to be fixed on this one.
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I haven't played the handheld version but the map is still difficult on the XBLA version. I think it's the fact that the game is a 2.5D Metroidvania and so you can walk around a corner so the map gets difficult to understand at times. This is different from Shadow Complex which, while looking like a 2.5D and allowing you to shoot in the background plays like a 2D game so the map is a bit easier to follow. You will struggle with the map in Blackgate but don't for the most part it shouldn't effect you getting through the story.

 
Cage017 said:
I feel sorry for anyone who bought Red Johnson on Date Night. Finding the first box requires me to nearly put my face on the TV since it's so small compared to the rest of the environment. The combination to open it is a joke - so is the voice acting. This is Amy bad.

And with that, I'm safe for this week. Hope we start seeing some zombie games like Dead Block and State of Decay soon.
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I was actually thinking about buying it, but read somewhere that it was episodic and missing episodes. "Glad" to hear it is Amy bad so I don't have to buy it.

 
Cage017 said:
I feel sorry for anyone who bought Red Johnson on Date Night. Finding the first box requires me to nearly put my face on the TV since it's so small compared to the rest of the environment. The combination to open it is a joke - so is the voice acting. This is Amy bad.
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Good comparison, since both games were created by the same company, now dead and gone.

 
skonson said:
Oh and just be careful with Xbox Rewards for anyone looking at doing the new promotion. I'm owed over $80 from the rewards program as they haven't put a single point in my account for over a year now despite lots of purchases, promotions that I've taken part of and renewals/surveys. I've been in touch with both the Xbox Live Rewards guys over twitter and on the forum and they've said it's Microsoft. I've spent over 5 hours on the phone with Microsoft at this point and they say it's the Xbox Live Rewards guys. So just be aware that there are some issues with the program and the customer service for it is awful so buyer beware with this promotion.
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Is this promotion specific or overall credit deposit? I've gotten a deposit in May and I'm thinking of ordering another one this month.

 
It seems that Project Spark has been unlocking achievements without me needing to be online. Achievements came out yesterday or Monday night, yet I have some that say they were unlocked 10 days ago. I haven't been online since Sunday morning. If you played the beta long ago check your achievement list and you might have new achievements unlocked, even if you haven't started the game since.

 
The Lego Movie game seems to be lacking in content on the other ones. Some of them are getting so big now though that they take forever to complete so I don't know if its a bad thing...

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Yeah... games that come out with no fanfare, are too big to be cheap games but not budgeted enough to be full priced retail games, then get average at best reviews doesn't spell a winning formula. Which is a shame because it looks neat in screenshots and I like the concept.
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Not that they shouldn't have promoted Styx more, but I don't think people should expect that games have to cost only $10 or $60 with nothing in between. That implies that a developer who wants to spend and do more with a game than $10 would allow should just charge $60 when they don't really need that much for the game to pay for itself. Far better for games to use all points on the cost spectrum instead of only the minimum and maximum.

 
eastx said:
Not that they shouldn't have promoted Styx more, but I don't think people should expect that games have to cost only $10 or $60 with nothing in between. That implies that a developer who wants to spend and do more with a game than $10 would allow should just charge $60 when they don't really need that much for the game to pay for itself. Far better for games to use all points on the cost spectrum instead of only the minimum and maximum.
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I agree that a wider variety of pricing and scope of games would be nice. Unfortunately as long as I've been buying games that's a warning sign more often than not. Doesn't mean a lower priced game can't be good or even great but that's the pricing structure we live in. I miss when 2K tried to shake things up and did their sports games for $20 for a bit.
 
Playing Blackgate and man, Batman sucks at fucking rolling over goddamn spikes on the ground. Though really the Arkham control scheme doesn't translate well at all to a 2.5D Metroidvania game.

 
Date night proved waiting for it was worth it. Last time Batman Arkham Origins: Blackgate Deluxe Edition was discounted only 50% to $10 which was still more than I wanted to pay due to its starting price of $20, but just like last week with Assassin's Creed Liberation HD (another portable gone XBLA title initially priced at $20) it finally found a more palpable price on discount for the CAGs who were patient enough for the better price. I noticed all the cosplay videos I linked in preparation of this coming Halloween and my hype for Costume Quest 2 relates well to this week's deals on Xbox Live. So, I'm predicting next week's Deals with Gold and guess for some horror themed and/or costume DLC to get into the spirit.

It is officially the time when all the high profile titles we've been anticipating start releasing for the holidays. Already I got Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and I've now got an unexpected interest for next month's XBLA Geometry Wars 3 Dimensions (which I think I can wait out for a discount unlike most the other holiday titles). I also see that one of my favorite XBLIG titles, Vorpal, has its sequel set for both the 360 and X1 this fall as another unexpected surprise which I may spend on. Between all the titles I know I will be spending on this holiday season, I need all the discounts and free titles to ease my spending.

MetalMegaGio said:
I remember when Doritos Crash Course 2 came out me and my friends were excited to play it since we loved the first one but for some reason DCC2 just never clicked with us.
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My rationale behind why I consider the first superior to the sequel boils down to the sequel exhibiting conflicting design elements opposed to the original's focused design. I remember voting for IllJill's initial concept proposal amongst the finalists in the Doritos Unlock Xbox promotion/competition because it seemed most fleshed out to be a plausible fun game in part by its simplicity. The original Doritos Crash Course was basically Trials HD, where you are simply trying to speedrun through stages. Like Trials HD, the persistent friend leaderboard constantly remind and pushes the player to better their own play. That's it, it was a race (there were some mechanics to allow for variation like slide jumps and inability to continually hold sprint), and the game had a nice set of stages which didn't overstay their welcome.

The sequel, however, added in too many miscellaneous mechanics which drove gameplay away from that laser focused design. The additions of collectables, powerups, unlocking (paths/stages), and side goals gave the sequel a "play how you want to" design which I feel works great in open world sandbox games. The introduction of powerups unbalances the playing field, such that a person's recorded time is no longer purely derived from player skill but now involved collected items. In fact, the game deemphasizes speedrunning when it prioritizes players to collect the stars (in out of the way locations), complete goals (some which doesn't encourage skillful play), and unlock the alternate paths or additional stages (which may lead to some grinding, in turn making stages overstay their welcome). Due to players given the options to play however they want, one may not even choose to compete in racing for better leaderboard standings.

An ancillary reason for the original's superiority is also represented by the perceived value of the game itself. For the original, Xbox owners got the game for free, if you're willing to accept its background advertising by Doritos/Microsoft. The first title, once downloaded, can be played anytime and is digitally owned by the account. Due to the fact it was essentially free, flawed game mechanics (such as the player character felt like a giant domino-shaped bounding box opposed to the visible avatar) were more easily forgiven. Whereas the sequel in order to function requires an online connection and a gold subscription (both of which likely incurred some cost to the account holder). The sequel also possesses design elements tailored towards microtransactions, while completely optional, still stings the mind, especially the CAG mind, just enough to be less happy about their inclusion. With added cost, comes a higher expectation and the sequel's design flaws aren't easily forgiven (at least to me). I feel the original, didn't have that same sting when they released a paid DLC pack of stages way later (not a day one sectioned off part, but something for those who wanted more). Alongside the original's DLC's low price, I think those who enjoyed the original game were relatively happy to pay the small amount. Isn't that how it should be? Where one is happy to choose added value.

Don't get me wrong, Doritos Crash Course 2 did bring in some good elements which improves upon the original. Alternate paths (if not for their requirement to be unlocked), wall running, and edge grabbing distinguishes the sequel from the formula of the original for a different style of play. It is a shame the sequel will cease to function in a few days, but that is the nature of a game tied to an online requirement. The original game can be enjoyed into the future, while the sequel may end out just being a footnote memory. Unlike 1 vs. 100 (good times) or poker games, I find it difficult for the sequel when most of its game design doesn't seem to necessitate an online connection (leaderboards aren't necessary but maybe record validation, and security for payment of microtransactions is the only reason I can think of). I keep telling myself to start Happy Wars since it is online only before it is shut down, but there's so many other backlog titles I'd prefer to play first =/. Like 1 vs. 100, if you care about achievements best play Doritos Crash Course 2 now for them. Afterwards, once Crash Course 2's servers get shut down, at least we get a new free game with Darksiders 2.

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I'm curious what the reaction would be if Microsoft put out Tomb Raider as a GWG offering for both consoles at once
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kickrockz713 said:
2 South Park pinball table's will be releasing later this month for Pinball FX 2. FTW, buying those day one or hopefully they will be free like The Walking Dead table :D/
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Wait, I missed out on a free Walking Dead table?! Why didn't anyone tell me?! The only free table I ever got was Paranormal (and I won Zen Classics and Ms. 'Splosion Man tables through PlayXBLA's Weekend Achievement Challenges, I miss those). I've been wanting a discount on the new tables for a while. The Guardians of the Galaxy and Deadpool tables fit this week's theme of sales, and they are not discounted. I recently decided to knock the remainder of the tables I had yet to play off my backlog, and now I am all caught up. I am now craving some new tables, and happy to hear another great series gets a table. I just need them to be priced for me to buy.



On the fighting game front, there's an explanation for the 360 version of Skullgirls, had the free DLC character, Eliza, pulled from the marketplace. Encouraging to know the character may be back in a couple weeks on the marketplace offsetting a bit of the deflating mention that Darkstalkers will not likely see a new release soon. News that Cecilia and Lambda-No.11 will be playable in BlazBlue Chronophantasma 2.0 accompanying balance changes along with how there will be newly added striker assist characters for the console Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax puts a smile on my face. I want to take the opportunity to remind CAGs that the two additional characters for Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is still free at this time, get them as soon as you can before they cost.


To the next date night, see you there.

 
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Crono-00 said:
Wait, I missed out on a free Walking Dead table?! Why didn't anyone tell me?! The only free table I ever got was Paranormal (and I won Zen Classics and Ms. 'Splosion Man tables through PlayXBLA's Weekend Achievement Challenges, I miss those). I've been wanting a discount on the new tables for a while. The Guardians of the Galaxy and Deadpool tables fit this week's theme of sales, and they are not discounted. I recently decided to knock the remainder of the tables I had yet to play off my backlog, and now I am all caught up. I am now craving some new tables, and happy to hear another great series gets a table. I just need them to be priced for me to buy.
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Yea it was glitch that lasted like a day. I think it actually started the day before it released, can't remember.

 
cancerman1120 said:
My understanding is this has only been announced for Brazil ($840 USD) and they are saying "no plans" for a NA release.
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Fyi, and you probably already know this, Brazil has a crazy import tax so consoles there cost way more than they do here. It be safe to assume it be the normal 399/499 price if it made it here.

 
New Preorder/Preloads up Xbox Store

COD: Advanced Warfare- 45.84 GB

Day Zero: http://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/Games/Call-of-Duty-Advanced-Warfare-Day-Zero-Edition/e4d31e3d-16ed-40e1-9570-0d4b5cf1a0b9

Digital Pro: http://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/Games/Call-of-Duty-Advanced-Warfare-Digital-Pro-Edition/63de1464-0616-4158-a442-38c5a8aeb537
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NBA Live 15- 14.19GB

http://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/Games/EA-SPORTS-NBA-LIVE-15-Pre-Order/0e8c485d-dd89-49a2-a5e7-1732cea59dcd
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Sunset Overdrive (includes Xbox Live extras)- 22.98 GB

Day One- http://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/Games/Sunset-Overdrive-Pre-order-Edition/3a4dffa2-9d7e-4495-8593-6a34515ecc6f

Day One Deluxe (includes Season Pass)- http://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/Games/Sunset-Overdrive-Day-One-Deluxe-Edition/c3e22aa6-0e16-44f7-baac-2cc35e40fb56
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It seems kind of silly that the Day One Deluxe edition for SSO costs the same as the Game and the Season Pass would if bought separately. I imagine there's some exclusive items thrown into it but they should have offered a small amount of savings if you buy both at launch.

Going to Preorder Call of Duty and start preloading it. I've been on and off about getting it since it'll probably go on sale for Black Friday but with all the Microsoft credit I have saved up expanding that over cash is probably just smarter for me.

 
The only game I digitally pre-ordered was Destiny for the Xbox One.  Then a few days before the release they had that 360 to Xbox One upgrade offer and I regretted pre-ordering digitally so early.  So I'll wait like a day or two for the games release before pre-ordering digitally again.  Maybe CoD will have an upgrade deal too, we'll see.  I'm getting Sunset Overdrive for sure but I'm still gonna wait till it gets close.  I really do like pre-loading.

 
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redonkalous said:
The only game I digitally pre-ordered was Destiny for the Xbox One. Then a few days before the release they had that 360 to Xbox One upgrade offer and I regretted pre-ordering digitally so early. So I'll wait like a day or two for the games release before pre-ordering digitally again. Maybe CoD will have an upgrade deal too, we'll see. I'm getting Sunset Overdrive for sure but I'm still gonna wait till it gets close. I really do like pre-loading.
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CoD does have an upgrade deal :)
 
redonkalous said:
The only game I digitally pre-ordered was Destiny for the Xbox One. Then a few days before the release they had that 360 to Xbox One upgrade offer and I regretted pre-ordering digitally so early. So I'll wait like a day or two for the games release before pre-ordering digitally again. Maybe CoD will have an upgrade deal too, we'll see. I'm getting Sunset Overdrive for sure but I'm still gonna wait till it gets close. I really do like pre-loading.
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you can cancel digital pre-orders by simply calling 1-800-4MY-XBOX. I canceled mine easily.

 
Does anyone else have a problem with Porject Psark or Chariot not starting? I've diwnladed them and installed twice. Both times, if I go to start either game, the cover of the game goes full screen like it's starting, the. It goes back to the home screen box and the game won't start. I don't know what to do. My other games start just fine.


Edit: actually, Titanfall and Madden are the only games I have that run. COD:G, Super Time From race and Max all do the same "look like its starting and then goes back to the home screen" behavior. This is fucking annoying...
 
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Masters_93 said:
How does Lego Marvels compare to the other Lego games?
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It's pretty good. Some of the race challenges are frustrating due to poor controls...it's rough trying to fly in that game.

I have had plenty of lock ups though so be aware that you may have to replay some things.

Large character cast. Another pet peeve...can't skip certain cut scenes (and it's not due to loading)...

I still like Lego Star Wars III the best due to good cast and gameplay balance.

I'd say this one is similar to that and Indiana Jones 2 with the open world....which reminds me the map and swapping out characters can be frustrating. Say you have hulk...the same button that swaps out players (Y) is also the button that transforms him from banner to hulk and back (several characters have these dual personalities) so you have to jump and then hold (Y) to bring up the character select screen.

 
for me in chariot after the first level the game froze but when it was just in the window on the guide it continue then froze when I selected it. that got deleted

 
Unless you don't have an Xbox 360 and even then some people might not even want to bother with that version especially since you can't preload the Xbox One version if you buy it.

 
irafreak said:
It's pretty good. Some of the race challenges are frustrating due to poor controls...it's rough trying to fly in that game.

I have had plenty of lock ups though so be aware that you may have to replay some things.

Large character cast. Another pet peeve...can't skip certain cut scenes (and it's not due to loading)...

I still like Lego Star Wars III the best due to good cast and gameplay balance.

I'd say this one is similar to that and Indiana Jones 2 with the open world....which reminds me the map and swapping out characters can be frustrating. Say you have hulk...the same button that swaps out players (Y) is also the button that transforms him from banner to hulk and back (several characters have these dual personalities) so you have to jump and then hold (Y) to bring up the character select screen.
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Lock up as in it completely freezes your console or the game? I've had LotR and Pirates both manage to freeze up my console while Harry Potter has only frozen the game.

I've never played Star Wars (not into them), so how is the open world in this?

 
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