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
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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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kickrockz713 said:
I've been on the fence about grabbing that, I just might do it now.
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It's great if you want a funky, upbeat platformer. The color mixing mechanic is unique, or at least I haven't seen other games do it- you have to be the correct color to damage certain enemies, activate switches, etc. The second game added sidescrolling sections when you go in buildings; there's also co op but it's nothing to write home about: if I remember right it's basically Mario Galaxy co op. Best part of the game has got to be the music: it's dynamic, as in the level starts off chill, low tempo, just one or two tracks playing, until you get going and then things get added on. Every time you paint something it solos, each color is associated with a particular instrument. There are a few songs you can pick for each level, so in that way it lends itself to some variety during replay. Also there's a shit ton of collectibles, and it's actually kind of tough to get everything, because while mostly things are out in the open, occasionally they'll tuck something away and you'll have no idea you even passed it until you're at the exit and haven't found all the things. That can be a little annoying if you're a completionist, fair warning. Other than that I've got no real gripe with the game, and would heartily recommend.

 
bob101910 said:
Neverwinter felt very meh.
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Yeah, I had the same impression. The combat was okay, but the chintzy graphics and rough UI just give it a cheap, unpolished feel. I saw some console gameplay of Elder Scrolls Online and the difference is just night and day in terms of polish. I also read that there's a big gulf between how geared you can be for free and what you can pay for. :/

 
The Neverwinter impressions are another reason developers shouldn't bring a closed beta to players because they don't understand the production cycle, what they're testing, etc. They simply assume it's the game.
 
yourmomsnewboyfriend said:
The Neverwinter impressions are another reason developers shouldn't bring a closed beta to players because they don't understand the production cycle, what they're testing, etc. They simply assume it's the game.
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They should really just stop releasing games with the alpha and beta tags nowadays since people today don't understand what that even is. Either do a proper screening questionnaire forcing applicants to detail their knowledge of what testing is and/or force them to provide feedback at constant intervals.

Alas, it'll never happen and people will think betas are demos of the full release game. sigh

 
yourmomsnewboyfriend said:
The Neverwinter impressions are another reason developers shouldn't bring a closed beta to players because they don't understand the production cycle, what they're testing, etc. They simply assume it's the game.
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Well it surely isn't my first rodeo, pal. It's annoying that people just assume it's a finished product, I'm actually pretty impressed with it. It's part of the ID@xbox games, correct?

 
Diablo 3 UE is all I need on Xbox one. I'm still loving that game and it has no micro transactions.

Loving the drop system in it now.
 
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Neverwinter is fun. It seems kinda sluggish and repetitive and first, but once you start doing instances, multiple quests, roaming around finding all kinds of different monsters unlocking all kinds of cool magic, it gets fun. I don't know where is the "pay-wall", but I gladly play until then.

 
Does anyone know how long they will hold your pre-ordered game at a B&M Microsoft store if you cannot pick it up on launch day?

 
yourmomsnewboyfriend said:
The Neverwinter impressions are another reason developers shouldn't bring a closed beta to players because they don't understand the production cycle, what they're testing, etc. They simply assume it's the game.
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Closed beta for a game that has already been released on PC and Xbox One. I doubt much will change outside of fixing translation errors. Hopefully bugs and server issues will also be fixed.
 
I'm a bit bummed that I didn't get a beta invite for Neverwinter given that I've been doing game testing since the 80s. :( Does anyone happen to have an unused key for an old fart?

 
yourmomsnewboyfriend said:
The Neverwinter impressions are another reason developers shouldn't bring a closed beta to players because they don't understand the production cycle, what they're testing, etc. They simply assume it's the game.
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Except that Neverwinter has been out for over a year on PC and I played it there as well and this beta is the game.

 
yourmomsnewboyfriend said:
The Neverwinter impressions are another reason developers shouldn't bring a closed beta to players because they don't understand the production cycle, what they're testing, etc. They simply assume it's the game.
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This game has been out since 2013 on PC already. The game is the game. What's being tested in this beta is whether it runs on Xbox.
 
And for the record I like the way they've translated the controls from the keyboard to controller, it fits well with the style of the game the way they did it.  It's that the game is kind of tedious and that you can't be a strictly free player and that it's really pay to win makes me not want to put any time into it.  If it was a level playing field I would at least consider giving it some time but it's a basically finished product and over it's life on PC has shown no indication of changing.

ESO has had huge issues but at least seems to make the effort to listen to it's players and outlined a B2P model that they can make money off of without alienating players that don't want to pay after the entry cost.

 
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I bought and I've started playing Life Is Strange and I have to admit, this is what Telltale games should play like. The game doesn't stutter and the movement isn't jarring at all. Other than the horrendous lipsync and some of the dialogue, it seems like a very interesting game.
 
Masters_93 said:
I bought and I've started playing Life Is Strange and I have to admit, this is what Telltale games should play like. The game doesn't stutter and the movement isn't jarring at all. Other than the horrendous lipsync and some of the dialogue, it seems like a very interesting game.
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If it's not stuttering and spazzing out on me how will I know I'm playing a TT game though?

 
The more I play the Neverwinter beta, the less Iike it. There was something oddly compelling about it at first but after putting another couple hours into it last night, I think I'm done with it. Does anyone feel like it gets much better after putting more time into and that I'm just being impatient?
 
synnarc said:
Tossed some likes out for the D3 love! I'm a pretty big Blizzard nerd and couldn't be happier with the ports to console.
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Yep. It was the first game I platinumed on PSN... then I bought it again on the Xbox One to do it all over again. Couldn't be happier doing it :)

 
Tandjame said:
The more I play the Neverwinter beta, the less Iike it. There was something oddly compelling about it at first but after putting another couple hours into it last night, I think I'm done with it. Does anyone feel like it gets much better after putting more time into and that I'm just being impatient?
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I've probably done around 10ish hours of it and I still really enjoy it, did the first dungeon with a group yesterday and that was pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing more of the later stuff, but not sure if I want to work towards it now or wait for the actual release since we probably have to start over then.

 
MoCiWe said:
I've probably done around 10ish hours of it and I still really enjoy it, did the first dungeon with a group yesterday and that was pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing more of the later stuff, but not sure if I want to work towards it now or wait for the actual release since we probably have to start over then.
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Didn't the beta end last night?

 
Beta was supposed to end last night at midnight I saw a message up while playing it yesterday.  I was pretty impressed, not sure why somebody wouldn't be.  It's a F2P MMO so I'd have to assume those not impressed are those which the game isn't meant for to begin with.  My friends play(ed?) it a lot on PC and always wanted me to join in but never gave it a shot...definitely a decent game and unless they change it a ton my friends said they really felt huge pressure to make any in game purchases.

 
Tandjame said:
The more I play the Neverwinter beta, the less Iike it. There was something oddly compelling about it at first but after putting another couple hours into it last night, I think I'm done with it. Does anyone feel like it gets much better after putting more time into and that I'm just being impatient?
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I have a feeling that achievements will make the game much more fun. I'm sure knowing that your characters won't transfer might also be ruining your fun. You'll have to redo everything when the game comes out.

 
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bob101910 said:
I have a feeling that achievements will make the game much more fun. I'm sure knowing that your characters won't transfer might also be ruining your fun. You'll have to redo everything when the game comes out.
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I for one dont mind doing all the stuff all over; I didnt get the hang of managing the inventory much. I did have fun and it is the kind of game I generally like - Diablo III, Dungeon Seige and so forth - so I will definitely get the game when it comes out.

 
bob101910 said:
I have a feeling that achievements will make the game much more fun. I'm sure knowing that your characters won't transfer might also be ruining your fun. You'll have to redo everything when the game comes out.
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I really don't mind that. The problems I do have probably aren't even the game's fault but more the fault of laggy wi-fi. When I kill an enemy, they don't "drop loot". It's more like "fling loot to the other side of the screen and go chase it". My character will be running forward towards some enemies, the game will pause for a second or two, then suddenly I'll shoot forward and be on the opposite side of them. It's disorienting and near constant. I'll hit a normal enemy five or six times and his health bar won't go down at all, then he'll drop dead.

Hopefully this can all be chalked up to my connection or the beta-ness of the game, and I'll definitely give it a shot after the official release. I did have fun with it for a while. Either way, I won't complain (anymore) about a free game.



Edit - Didn't want to make back to back posts so....


13 months of xbox live for $40
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And $50 in xbox money for $40.50
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Prediction for Date Night - St Valentine's Edition:

Expecting this:  
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 http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Catherine/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802415407d7 

We'll end up getting this:  
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 http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Red-Johnsons-Chronicles/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258411260 

 
Well, this is slightly worrying. Looks like retail Evolve only has 2 game modes, the same 2 from the most recent beta. 

I hope I don't get bored of this game too fast :/

 
awp said:
Huh? I thought it had nine?
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Well, it has the short skirmish/single game play one that is just Hunt and then the other mode is Evacuation which has the other game styles within in, but you still have to go through 5 games in a single match.

Was hoping for more than just those 2.

 
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genneo said:
Well, it has the short skirmish/single game play one that is just Hunt and then the other mode is Evacuation which has the other game styles within in, but you still have to go through 5 games in a single match.

Was hoping for more than just those 2.
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The wikipedia page says there are four modes with each offering two different methods to play them:

Game modes[edit]

  • Hunt: The Hunters must kill the Monster before it can destroy the power relay located in the map. The Monster must reach stage 3 in order to destroy the relay, though it can also opt to kill all of the Hunters.[7]
  • Nest: Six Monster eggs are located in random locations on the map. The Monster must protect them from the Hunters for 10 minutes, and can hatch one of the eggs to spawn a minion to help it. The Hunters must destroy all six eggs, as well as any minions, within the time limit to win.[8]
  • Rescue: Injured colonists trying to escape the Monsters are placed randomly on the map. Hunters need to locate, revive and protect them as they make their escape. The monster needs to kill as many of these colonists as possible and keep them from getting away. Whoever saves—or kills—five colonists first wins.[9]
  • Defend: A starship's refueling station comes under the assault of a player-controlled fully evolved monster and smaller Goliath minions. The hunters must stop the monster from causing a catastrophic accident by protecting the power generators until the ship is fully powered, while the monster must destroy two generators to reach the ship's power source.[10]
Evolve provides two different structures to these game modes: Quick Play, which enables single matches; and Evacuation, which serves as a five-match multiplayer story mode. In Evacuation, each subsequent match gives the winning side an advantage in the next map (such as a destroyed power plant releasing toxic gas the monster is immune to or a saved one powering autonomous turrets to assist the hunters), ending with a Defend match.[11]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolve_%28video_game%29#Game_modes

 
havent played it yet but Evolve seems like fun but dont look like it will last long

seems like it might get boring quick

 
genneo said:
Does anyone know how long they will hold your pre-ordered game at a B&M Microsoft store if you cannot pick it up on launch day?
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I can't give an exact answer, but I can say a few years back I picked up my Battlefield 3 pre-order with either that year's Call of Duty or Gears of War. Either way it was a little over two weeks later and they even gave me a GC which was part of a promotion for people who picked up their pre-order at a midnight release.

 
All day, I have been checking my accounts to see where I pre-ordered Evolve from; finally I went to my email for something else and there is an email from Dell, saying that my order has been shipped and it'll be here on the 10th. Phew! :)

I didnt have that overwhelming feeling that I am playing an awesome/fun game - when I tried my hand at the beta ( I already pre-ordered by then ). It probably because I am not much of a multiplayer-kind; or it may just be the game itself.

So, I will most likely trade it in pretty soon.

 
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