Xbox Rewards Wiki

reddjoey

reddjoey

CAGiversary!
Feedback
4 (100%)
_________________________________________________

[IMG-L=6565]22121[/IMG-L]
Xbox Rewards:

_________________________________________________

Please read the Xbox Rewards FAQ

All "rewards" are for rewards members. If you aren't a member, join before you try and take advantage of these "rewards."


Ongoing Rewards:

  • Complete a monthly survey - 20 Microsoft Points
  • Renew 1 month Gold membership - 10 Microsoft Points - MUST BE LIVE GOLD MEMBER
  • Renew 3 month Gold membership - 30 Microsoft Points - MUST BE LIVE GOLD MEMBER
  • Activate or renew Gold for the first time ever - 100 Microsoft Points
  • Renew 12 month Gold membership - 200 Microsoft Points - MUST BE LIVE GOLD MEMBER
  • Make your first marketplace purchase ever - 100 Microsoft Points
  • Activate Netflix for the first time ever - 100 Microsoft Points - MUST BE LIVE GOLD MEMBER
  • Refer-a-Friend and get 100 points for every friend who upgrades to Gold - 400 points for the referred, 100 for the referrer (referral link)

_______________________________________

Punchcards:
________________________________________

[CUSTOMSPOILER="General Info"]
[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
Q. What is MyPunchcard?
A. MyPunchcard is a part of the Xbox LIVE Rewards program open to all members. Through MyPunchcard, Xbox LIVE Rewards members can get rewarded for performing a specific set of actions outlined in the Punchcard for each offer. Once all punches are earned on a specific Punchcard, get rewarded!

Q. Who is eligible for MyPunchcard?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members are eligible to participate in MyPunchcard. To start earning punches for completing specific actions, join Xbox LIVE Rewards now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com.

Q. How does MyPunchcard work?
A. Each Punchcard has a set amount of punches required in order to complete it. Once a specific action is completed and a punch is earned, it can take up to 96 hours for it to appear on the MyPunchcard page. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive a Reward once all punches have been earned and the entire Punchcard is complete. There is a limit of one Reward per one completed Punchcard, unless otherwise noted.

Q. Where can I find the available Punchcards?
A. To check out the available Punchcards, log into the Xbox LIVE Rewards site and visit the MyPunchcard page. The amount of available Punchcards each month will vary.

Q. Do Punchcards expire?
A. Yes. Once a Punchcard expires, no further punches will be provided for actions completed after that date. Expiration dates for each Punchcard vary and are listed on the MyPunchcard page found here.

Q. I completed a Punchcard! How do I claim my Reward?
A. If the Reward is Microsoft Points, they will appear under Pending on your MyRewards page by the 15th of the following month. If the Reward is anything other than Microsoft Points, an email will be sent to your contact email listed here with instructions to redeem your Reward. The Rewards for completion of a Punchcard will vary with each Punchcard offer. Rewards will not be provided during the Punchcard offer period.
[/QUOTE]
[/CUSTOMSPOILER]

April's PlaytoEarn Punchcard
Check your status - May take 3-5 days to update
XBLA DLC purchases do not count toward the April Punchcard - source

Cornelius's list of sources for last-minute XBLA purchase ideas:
  • The Wikipedia page for XBLA releases, sorted by MSP.
  • Xbox.com's sorted list of best-selling XBLA titles.
  • Major Nelson's most-recent list of top 20 XBLA games purchased.
  • The Twisted Pixel bundle ... seriously, it's 3600 MSP worth of games for 800 MSP!
  • The DOTW for April 30th, listed on our OP, as well as Major Nelson's blog, which will go live around 4/30 @ 2am PDT, and be valid for 14-15 hours up through the promo's deadline between 4pm-5pm'ish PDT (depending how they've configured the reporting servers to account for GMT).
    Note I was going to also suggest the "Angry Birds Trilogy" sale starting 4/30, but since it's a GoD title, it doesn't count. :cry:
  • Games your friends have picked up. Use the "Compare Games" feature on their profile, which will list their games in order of most-recently played by default.
  • Atari-published games, which you should assume will get de-published as soon as its game licenses/IP are sold off in bankruptcy court.
  • Games NOT found on compilation discs, because you can often find them "cheap" on eBay or used-game retailers. See this XBLA thread post (under "XBLA Discs") for more info & lists.
  • And finally, TylerH1701's list of XBLA games yet to go on sale
Hope this helps anyone's last-minute purchase dilemma. ;)


[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
Q. What are the April Punchcards?
A. During the month of April, we are offering three Arcade Punchcards. That’s three different Rewards you can earn!

  • Eat. Sleep. Game.: Earn a punch per 5 HOURS of playing Arcade games.
  • Collect Games, Get Gold: Earn a punch for purchasing any Arcade game from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
  • Spend More, Get More: Earn a punch for spending 800 Microsoft Points on any Arcade game from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Q. How can I earn a Reward for PLAYING Arcade Games?
A. During the month of April, earn a punch per 5 hours of playing arcade games. Play a total of 20 hours of Arcade games under the Xbox LIVE account tied to your Rewards account and earn an exclusive Arcade Avatar item. The Avatar item will be fulfilled via email to all eligible members on or before May 30, 2013.

Q. How can I earn a Reward for PURCHASING Arcade Games?
A. During the month of April, earn a punch for purchasing an Arcade game from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The Arcade game must be equal to or greater than 400 Microsoft Points to qualify for a punch. Purchase a total of four Arcade games under the Xbox LIVE account tied to your Rewards account and earn a token for a 1-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership. The Xbox LIVE Gold memberships will be fulfilled via email to all eligible members on or before May 30, 2013.

Q. How can I earn a Reward for SPENDING 800 Microsoft Points on Arcade Games?
A. During the month of April, earn a punch for spending 800 Microsoft Points on Arcade game(s) from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Spend a total of 3,200 Microsoft Points on Arcade games under the Xbox LIVE account tied to your Rewards account and earn 800 Microsoft Points back. If you qualify for this Punchcard, the Microsoft Points will be added directly to your Xbox LIVE account on or before May 30, 2013.

Q. What happens if I complete all three Punchcards?
A. As a special bonus, all Xbox LIVE Rewards members who complete all three April Punchcards will be included in an upcoming VIP Exclusive!
[/QUOTE]

_______________________________________

Limited Time Rewards:
________________________________________

Tomb Raider Offers

Uncover Zac Levi Offer
[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
Q. What is the Tomb Raider - Uncover Zac Levi Offer?
A. Between March 19 and April 20, 2013, be one of the first 4,500 Xbox LIVE Rewards member to purchase the Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace to receive a token for Zac Levi, an exclusive multiplayer Tomb Raider character (ARV: 160 Microsoft Points). Purchase(s) must take place between March 19, 2013 00:01 UTC and ending April 20, 2013 23:59 UTC.

Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 13 years or older and are in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Singapore are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Registration must take place during the offer period to participate in the offer. The first 4,500 Xbox LIVE Rewards members to purchase the eligible content for the offer will qualify for the reward.

Q. When will I receive my Reward token?
A. If you are one of the first 4,500 Xbox LIVE Rewards members to purchase the Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to download the exclusive Zac Levi character by April 30, 2013. The email will be sent to the contact email you have listed on the Microsoft Billing site.
[/QUOTE]


Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes
Secret codes :

  • 3/28 - 4/20 - explorer
    • Embedded in an image on the Rewards home page
    • 235x100_2_1.jpg
  • 4/5 - 4/7 - artifact
    • Embedded in an image on the Xbox Facebook page
    • Official schedule says it should have been posted 4/1, but was posted 4 days late
  • 4/10 - 4/14 - navigate
    • Embedded in an image in the XBL Rewards March statement e-mail
    • banner_cta_2.jpg
    • Official schedule says it should have been revealed on 4/8
  • 4/15 - 4/20 - shipwreck
[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
Q. What is the Tomb Raider - Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes?
A. Between March 28 and April 20, 2013, register for the Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt, play Tomb Raider, purchase the Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack and find secret codes for a chance to win amazing Tomb Raider prizes!

Q. Who is eligible to participate in the sweepstakes?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 18 years or older and are in the United States are eligible for the sweepstakes. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Enrollment in Xbox LIVE Rewards, registration into the sweepstakes, purchase, play, and submission of secret code(s) must take place during the sweepstakes period.

Q. How do I enter the sweepstakes?
A. First, register by visiting the sweepstakes landing page here: http://rewards.xbox.com/tomb-raider. If you are not already an Xbox LIVE Rewards member, you will be prompted to sign up. Once you are signed up, you will then be redirected to the Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt registration page. Complete the registration form to register for the sweepstakes and earn one sweepstakes entry.

Q. How can I earn sweepstakes entries for playing Tomb Raider?
A. If you have never played Tomb Raider prior to the sweepstakes period, you can play it for the first time to earn five sweepstakes entries. You can earn additional entries for playing five hours (2 entries), ten hours (3 entries), and twenty hours (5 entries) of Tomb Raider. Play hours must occur during the sweepstakes period. Please make sure that you are signed into the Xbox LIVE account tied to Xbox LIVE Rewards for your play hours to count.

  • Register for the sweepstakes = 1 entry
  • Purchase the Caves and Caverns Map Pack = 5 entries
  • Play Tomb Raider for the first time = 5 entries
  • Play Tomb Raider for 5 hours = 2 entries
  • Play Tomb Raider for 10 hours = 3 entries
  • Play Tomb Raider for 20 hours = 5 entries
  • Find the secret codes = 1 entry per secret code found, total of 4 entries
Registration into the sweepstakes, purchase of Caves and Caverns Map Pack, Tomb Raider game play, and submission of secret code(s) must take place between March 28, 2013 00:01 UTC and ending April 20, 2013 23:59 UTC. Purchase of Caves and Caverns Map Pack must be from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Please reference the Sweepstakes Official Rules for more details.

Q. In order to earn an entry for playing Tomb Raider for the first time, does this have to be my first time ever?
A. Yes, in order to earn the 5 sweepstakes entries for the first time play, it needs to be your first time playing Tomb Raider ever. If you've played Tomb Raider prior to the sweepstakes, you will not be able to qualify for that action. However, you can still earn entries for playing for 5, 10 or 20 hours. Please reference the Sweepstakes Official Rules for more details.

Q. What are the secret codes, and where can I find them?
A. A secret code will be released once per week during the sweepstakes period across various Xbox channels. Once you find a secret code, head over to the Code Entry page to submit it for a sweepstakes entry. One (1) sweepstakes entry is earned per correct code submitted. There will be a total of four (4) secret codes.

Q. How many sweepstakes entries can I get?
A. Xbox LIVE Rewards members who register for the sweepstakes can earn a maximum amount of twenty-five (25) sweepstakes entries via any method.

Q. What are the sweepstakes prizes?
A. The following awesome Tomb Raider prizes are being given away:

Number of Winner(s) & Prizes:

  • (1) Life-sized Lara Croft statue (ARV: $7250)
  • (2) Limited Edition Tomb Raider Xbox 360 consoles signed by members of the Tomb Raider development team (ARV: $1500)
  • (50) Limited Edition Tomb Raider Xbox 360 controllers (ARV $60)
  • (10) Tomb Raider Sweatshirts (ARV $60)
  • (200) Tomb Raider T-shirts (ARV $20)
  • (200) Tomb Raider Lithographs (ARV $20)
Q. When will the winners of the sweepstakes be selected?
A. The sweepstakes drawing will take place after the sweepstakes period on or around April 20, 2013. The Sweepstakes winners will be contacted by May 7, 2013 via email. The email address we have on record for you is the contact email you have listed on the Microsoft Billing site.
[/QUOTE]


March 2013

Black Ops II Revolution Rewards Offer
[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']

Q. What is the Black Ops II Revolution Rewards Offer?
A. Between February 26, 2013 and March 31, 2013, purchase the Revolution Map Pack and receive 100 Points back OR purchase the Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Season Pass and receive 400 Points back. The offer is capped at 10,000,000 Microsoft Points and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 13 years or older are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com.

Q. What Xbox LIVE Marketplace content is eligible for the offer?
A. The Revolution Map Pack and Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Season Pass are eligible for the offer. You must be connected to Xbox LIVE with the Gamertag associated with your Xbox LIVE Rewards account when you purchase the content in order for your purchase to be eligible. Purchase must take place between February 26, 2013 00:01 UTC and March 31, 2013 23:59 UTC.

Q. How many Points am I eligible to earn for this offer?
A. There are 10,000,000 Microsoft Points to give away for this offer. The Points will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are eligible to earn a maximum of 400 Microsoft Points for the offer.

Q. When will I receive my Microsoft Points for this offer?
A. Your eligible purchases will be calculated in the beginning of April. If you qualify, your Rewards Points will then be deposited into your Xbox LIVE account by April 30, 2013. During the Offer Period, your Points will not show up under Pending.
[/QUOTE]


Hitman Absolution Rewards Offer
[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
Q. What is the Hitman: Absolution Offer?
A. Between March 8, 2013 and March 31, 2013, purchase HitmanTM: Absolution from Games on Demand and receive a code redeemable for HitmanTM: Sniper Challenge (ARV: $19.99). Purchase must take place between March 8, 2013 00:01 UTC and ending March 31, 2013 23:59 UTC.

Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 13 years or older are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Purchase must take place during the offer period under the Gamertag tied to the Xbox LIVE Rewards program.

Q. When will I receive my exclusive Hitman Reward code?
A. If you are eligible for the Hitman: Absolution Offer, an email containing your Reward code will arrive by April 20, 2013. The email will be sent to your contact email listed on the Microsoft Billing site.

[/QUOTE]

[CUSTOMSPOILER="February 2013"]
February 2013 - Fun Flicks, Family Kicks Offer

* see note below the official rules

[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']

Q. What is the Fun Flicks, Family Kicks Offer?
A. During the month of February, get 200 Microsoft Points when you complete one of the following three actions on Xbox Video:

  • Buy 1 SD or HD TV Season Pass
  • Buy or rent 5 HD Movies
  • Buy or rent 7 HD TV Shows

Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members in the 50 United States (and the District of Columbia), the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Italy, and Spain who are 13 years or older are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Registration and purchase must take place during the offer period in order to qualify.

Q. What movies or TV Shows qualify for the offer?
A. All movies and TV Shows featured on Xbox Video qualify for the offer. Rental and/or purchases must take place between February 1, 2013 00:01 UTC and ending February 28, 23:59 UTC.

Q. When will I receive my Microsoft Points for this offer?
A. Your eligible Xbox Video purchases and/or rentals will be calculated at the end of February. The 200 Microsoft Points for this offer will then be deposited by March 30, 2013. During the Offer Period, your Points will not show up under Pending.
[/QUOTE]


* Note - It is unknown at this time whether free shows on the marketplace will qualify for this month's offer. CodeTrader has a thread tracking free shows just in case they do count, pasted below for simplicity.

[/CUSTOMSPOILER]

[CUSTOMSPOILER="January 2013"]
Lose Pounds, Gain Points
... aka "New Year, New You"

Earn up to 200 Microsoft Points this January! Get 100 Points when you play featured Kinect fitness games, like Nike+ Kinect Training, for 20 hours or more. Plus, we'll give you another 100 Points if you spend 800 Points or more on eligible Fitness Game Add-ons. That makes 200 Points total – and a fitter, stronger you!

Eligible Game Titles:
  • Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012
  • Zumba Fitness
  • Your Shape Fitness Evolved
  • Zumba Fitness: Rush
  • Zumba Fitness: Core
  • Jillian Michaels Fitness Adventure
  • UFC Personal Trainer
  • EA Sports Active 2
  • My Self Defense Coach
  • Harley Pasternak's Hollywood Workout
  • Nickelodeon Dance
  • Michael Phelps: Push the Limit
  • miCoach
  • Kinect Sports
  • Kinect Sports: Season Two
  • Nike+Kinect Training
  • Rapala for Kinect
  • Dance Central 1
  • Dance Central 2
  • Dance Central 3
  • The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout
Have questions? Visit our FAQs for more information about this month's featured offer.

[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
-
New Year, New You Offer

Q. What is the New Year, New You offer?
A. Get active and earn up to 200 Microsoft Points during the month of January! From January 1 through January 31, 2013:
  • Get 100 Microsoft Points when you spend 800 Microsoft Points or more on Fitness Game Add-Ons!
    AND/OR
  • Play 20 hours or more of featured Kinect Fitness titles and get 100 Microsoft Points!
Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 13 years or older are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Registration, purchase and play must take place during the offer period in order to qualify.

Q. What Fitness Game Add-Ons qualify for the offer?
A. All Game Add-ons for the titles found here qualify for this offer. Purchases must take place between January 1, 2012 00:01 UTC and ending January 31, 2012 23:59 UTC.

Q. What Kinect Fitness titles qualify for the offer?
A. Eligible Kinect Fitness titles that qualify for this offer can be found here. You must be connected to Xbox LIVE with the Gamertag associated with your Xbox LIVE Rewards account in order for your gameplay hours to be eligible. Gameplay must take place between January 1, 2012 00:01 UTC and January 31, 2012 23:59 UTC.

Q. When will I receive my Microsoft Points for this offer?
A. Your eligible Xbox LIVE Marketplace purchases and eligible Kinect usage will be calculated at the end of January. The Microsoft Points will then be deposited before February 27, 2013. During the Offer Period, your Points will not show up under Pending.[/quote]
-
Have questions? Visit our FAQs for more information about this month's featured offer:
http://rewards.xbox.com/faq/#fmi
(duplicated above in the "Xbox Rewards FAQ" quote)

For individual account questions check out the Xbox LIVE Rewards forums page:
http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_rewards_support/f/29.aspx

For general Xbox LIVE Rewards questions or feedback, and to stay in the know about all the latest Xbox LIVE Rewards happenings, follow the Xbox LIVE Rewards Squad on Twitter @XboxLIVErewards:
https://twitter.com/#!/XboxLIVErewards

[/CUSTOMSPOILER]
_________________________________________________

FAQ:
_________________________________________________

Q: So what is this and how much does it cost?
A: Xbox Rewards is a free loyalty program run by ePrize for the Microsoft Corporation. They offer free and Gold Xbox Live members "rewards" for completing survey, making qualified purchases, or other actions during a specified period.

Q: Where do I start?
A: You should start by reviewing the official FAQ. Once you are done there, and you have decided to join, you are ready to start earning rewards.

Q: I never got my reward for my first purchase after joining the rewards program?
A: According to the official FAQ. You will only earn that reward for your first purchase from the marketplace ever. If you made a purchase before joining the program, you are out of luck.

Q: I never got my reward for activating Netflix after joining the rewards program?
A: According to the official FAQ and some discussion with @XboxSupport You will only earn that reward for the first time you ever activate Netflix on your specific gamertag. If you did that before joining the program, you are out of luck. If you are still good, you have to have had Netflix activated for 1 month and have watched 2+ hours of streaming content during that time period.

Q: When will this end?
A: According to the official T&C, the program is scheduled to end at 3:59 p.m. GMT on June 30, 2012. It is possible that the program will be renewed or go after that, but there hasn't been more info on that yet.

Q: Will my Xbox LIVE Rewards Points expire?
A: Rewards Points do expire, so be sure to use them by June 30, 2012.

Q: How do I use my expiring Microsoft Points first?
A: Promotional points with expiration dates are automatically redeemed first before purchased points. [source]
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Upvote 0 Downvote
From the rewards email:

"10,000,000 Microsoft Points. Got your attention? To celebrate the release of Halo 4, Xbox LIVE Rewards has something very special planned for our members this November. Follow @XboxLIVErewards on Twitter for the latest updates."
 
XBLRewards5 has started working her way thru the "marketplace promotion" inquiries. Should be getting more answers soon. I'm hoping that Metro 2033 is eligible.
 
Further confirmation that Splatterhouse is omitted, man that's irritating.

http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_rewards_support/f/29/t/354656.aspx

Adding F3AR 3 to the list.


Thanks for your impressions on Decay Blade, still undecided as of yet but I am interested if its Myst-esque.

Does anyone know if Alice: Madness Returns on GoD comes with the original Alice like the retail version? Or would one have to purchase it separately as well.
 
Anyone know who to contact about not receiving the survey points once 100 MSP have been banked and are listed as awarded in the rewards website but do not show up in your Gamertag?
 
[quote name='Lord Chabelo']Anyone know who to contact about not receiving the survey points once 100 MSP have been banked and are listed as awarded in the rewards website but do not show up in your Gamertag?[/QUOTE]

When did you take the survey to hit 100 points? I last hit 100 points (all from surveys) when I took the September survey on 9/1 and my points were deposited on 9/26. I didn't keep an eye on the Rewards site to see when those points switched from the pending to the awarded lists, but maybe the Rewards site (which is not run by Microsoft) updates their end before Microsoft actually adds them to your account.
 
[quote name='NoDAK']XBLRewards5 has started working her way thru the "marketplace promotion" inquiries. Should be getting more answers soon. I'm hoping that Metro 2033 is eligible.[/QUOTE]

She responded to a post with an edited list, although I haven't compared them to see what's changed:

Theme
  • Alan Wake Dreamscape
  • Alan Wake Elderwood
  • Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies Ascension Premium
  • Call of Duty Black Ops Zombie Swamp Theme
  • Call of Duty Black Ops Zombie Factory Premium Theme
  • Castlevania HoD Premium Theme
  • F.E.A.R. 2 Premium Theme
  • Full Moon Graveyard Premium Theme
  • Plant vs. Zombies Premium Theme
  • Rise of Nightmares - Sabbat Frenzy

Avatar Item
  • Call of Duty Black Ops Zombie Hat

Games & Add-Ons
  • Alan Wake The Signal
  • Alan Wake The Writer
  • Condemned
  • Condemned 2
  • Dead Island
  • Dead Island Ryder White
  • Dead Island Bloodbath Arena Multiplayer Mode + Leaderboards DLC
  • Dead Rising 2
  • Dead Rising 2 Skills Pack Ninja
  • Dead Rising 2 Skills Pack Sports Fan
  • Dead Rising 2 Skills Pack Soldier
  • Dead Rising 2 Skills Pack Psycho
  • Dead Space
  • Dead Space 2
  • F.E.A.R. 2 Reborn
  • Monster Madness
  • Monster Madness Battle Field High School DLC
  • Monster Madness Battle Field Zack's House DLC
  • Silent Hill Homecoming
  • Alan Wake's American Nightmare
  • All Zombies Must Die!
  • Amy
  • Dead Rising 2 Case Zero
  • Deadlight
  • Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime
  • Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime Challenge Pack
  • I Am Alive
  • Plants vs. Zombie
  • The Walking Dead
  • Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone
  • Bioshock
  • Bioshock 2
  • Call of Duty Black Ops DLC Rezurrection: Pack 4 [EN]
  • Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare Pack
  • Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare Collection

Hope that helps!
Click to expand...
 
The fellow asked about Metro 2033 and the ranger dlc and the list given back doesn't show it, so I guess Metro 2033 is shot down for the October Horror Theme points back promotion.
 
[quote name='Burning Karma']According to two sources, it does.

Sources: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=358397 and http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_360_games/a_d/alice_madness_returns/f/1730/t/264296.aspx[/QUOTE]

Much obliged, sir. I thought it was as the file size is larger than the standard disc install before downloading the extra content but ha trouble locating any solid word.

Pretty much confirms my meeting Octobers rewards now. Perhaps it may even be thrown into Shocktober allowing me to squeeze a bit more content into my requisite purchases. A long shot, but I'd say not entirely impossible considering the superb GoD sales we've been getting recently.
 
What's nice about Bioshock 1 and 2 counting is that they're supposed to be on sale next week according to the Xbox Live Deals thread.
 
[quote name='The Ebbtide']What's nice about Bioshock 1 and 2 counting is that they're supposed to be on sale next week according to the Xbox Live Deals thread.[/QUOTE]

Have they confirmed that the Bioshock 2 DLCs will count? Because they went on to list even the individual skill packs for Dead Rising but left out the ones for Bioshock 2, and I still don't know if Minerva's Den will count... oh well, since everyone and their dogs keep saying how great that single expansion is, I guess I'll bite anyway :bouncy:

And I think I will give in and buy I Am Alive too, since I've enjoyed the demo so much... here's hoping that the full game will not disappoint!
 
[quote name='loomis1975']The fellow asked about Metro 2033 and the ranger dlc and the list given back doesn't show it, so I guess Metro 2033 is shot down for the October Horror Theme points back promotion.[/QUOTE]
Noticed that as well while I was scraping the forums tonight, so off "Metro 2033" goes to the "confirmed as NOT included" list ... along with many others that I thought would have a chance. On the plus side, I believe they are using "horror" as a keyword search item, so now's a great time to pick up the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" tracks for Guitar Hero 6! :lol:

As always, feel free to correct any information, or add some "maybe" titles, since producing this list is often an exercise in reading between the lines ... not to mention handing it back to the Rewards staff when they give inconsistent answers like I did here.
 
[quote name='Junpei']Have they confirmed that the Bioshock 2 DLCs will count? Because they went on to list even the individual skill packs for Dead Rising but left out the ones for Bioshock 2, and I still don't know if Minerva's Den will count.[/QUOTE]
Yep, "Bioshock 2" has been confirmed as a "game", and therefore, all affiliated addons, themes, and avatar items are also included.
 
[quote name='CAiNiACprime']Much obliged, sir. I thought it was as the file size is larger than the standard disc install before downloading the extra content but ha trouble locating any solid word.[/QUOTE]
The standalone installer for "American McGee's Alice" is only for those who buy "Alice: Madness Returns" used & without the A.M's.A. code inside (as part of EA's "Project $10" initiative). But since you access A.M's.A. from within the newer game (as DLC), then they probably made some new disc image to include the DLC in the game itself.
 
[quote name='PenguinJim']How is it that every Dead Rising title except Off The Record has been confirmed? That's the only one in which I'm interested!! :booty:[/QUOTE]

Then ask the question in the forums! Or as someone previously posted ...
[quote name='Gandhi']"Be the change you wish to see in the world."[/quote]

BTW, added the "Paranormal Activity 4" movie money offer to the OP, since it doubles up with the 2000pts of "horror-themed" Shock-tober content.
 
I went to the forums and scrolled and clicked through pages and pages of unanswered and ignored Shocktober questions. Including Dead Rising: Off The Record, incidentally. It was on Wednesday, so it's not as if they'd built up over the weekend and just hadn't been answered yet; there were days and days of queries awaiting a response.

(Some helpful chap had pointed a lot of people to this thread :D)
 
[quote name='PenguinJim']I went to the forums and scrolled and clicked through pages and pages of unanswered and ignored Shocktober questions. Including Dead Rising: Off The Record, incidentally. It was on Wednesday, so it's not as if they'd built up over the weekend and just hadn't been answered yet; there were days and days of queries awaiting a response.

(Some helpful chap had pointed a lot of people to this thread :D)[/QUOTE]

Questions generally take 5-6 days at least to be answered there, excluding weekend days from the count. Questions from Weds wouldn't be reached yet.
 
Makes you wonder why they didn't just... I dunno, top-of-my-head radical thinking here... release a list of qualifying purchases.

Edit: did the Great Journey across to the forum and, hey, whaddya know. It only took them 19 days to produce a Shocktober qualifying list. Better late than never!
 
Yes, that would have been a lot easier to deal with then just asking on the forums about qualifying content...thanks for the share!
 
[quote name='angelsimaren']Yes, that would have been a lot easier to deal with then just asking on the forums about qualifying content...thanks for the share![/QUOTE]

Thing is, that list exists ONLY because we did ask about tons of stuff over there. Its essentially just a compilation of all reward qualifying related questions they've already answered. As you can see its not even a final definitive list as she states if there's any other content you're unsure about feel free to ask, rather than saying this is the end all be all of eligibility.
 
[quote name='CAiNiACprime']Thing is, that list exists ONLY because we did ask about tons of stuff over there. Its essentially just a compilation of all reward qualifying related questions they've already answered.[/QUOTE]

Maybe if everyone goes completely batshit about asking them what qualifies every month then eventually they'll have a "return to form" and start off their reward months with an open-ended list, wouldn't that be great?

A [constant complainer of this] can dream. ;)
 
[quote name='Sanges99']Maybe if everyone goes completely batshit about asking them what qualifies every month then eventually they'll have a "return to form" and start off their reward months with an open-ended list, wouldn't that be great?

A [constant complainer of this] can dream. ;)[/QUOTE]

I spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread softly, for you tread on my dreams.

Haha.

I suppose we'll find out one way or the other in any case. I don't forsee them being bombarded any less on months like these in the future.
 
[quote name='CAiNiACprime']
I suppose we'll find out one way or the other in any case. I don't forsee them being bombarded any less on months like these in the future.[/QUOTE]

Well, I'm pretty sure last month's sports content promo (or was it the previous month's?) "extravaganza" went without any kind of officially confirmed list from them, and if CAG was any indicator there seemed to be a bit less enthusiasm for the reward in general; which is not to say there wasn't some fervor, but not like I've been seeing over horror content purchase trepidation this month.

As has been said though, time will tell.
 
[quote name='Sanges99']Well, I'm pretty sure last month's sports content promo (or was it the previous month's?) "extravaganza" went without any kind of officially confirmed list from them, and if CAG was any indicator there seemed to be a bit less enthusiasm for the reward in general; which is not to say there wasn't some fervor, but not like I've been seeing over horror content purchase trepidation this month.

As has been said though, time will tell.[/QUOTE]

I think that's due in part largely because horror themed gaming hits a much broader audience than solely sports. Also its a tad easier to pretty much know what is going to qualify for sport related content as opposed to horror where what falls in and/or falls short of being deemed horror. There were plenty of questions for the sport month being posted on their forums as well, and you can never be to sure of anything considering pinball tables were valid for the sport theme.
 
[quote name='Sanges99']Well, I'm pretty sure last month's sports content promo (or was it the previous month's?) "extravaganza" went without any kind of officially confirmed list from them, and if CAG was any indicator there seemed to be a bit less enthusiasm for the reward in general; which is not to say there wasn't some fervor, but not like I've been seeing over horror content purchase trepidation this month.[/QUOTE]
OK, here's the story about August's "sports" promo 1 more time. :)

  1. Someone was tasked to find all sports-related content.
  2. That someone noticed that racing games fell into the "Strategy & Simulation" group, which also includes "Command & Conquer" and "Pinball FX2".
  3. Person is either lazy, stupid, or fearful to keep their job, so they go overboard, and include all games which then include "command", such as "Bionic Commando". You can see some of the results of this over-zealous querying here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9859906&postcount=1053
  4. Not thinking anything of it, Xbox Marketing becomes twice the fool by posting this list without review to the Xbox Rewards FAQ. Hilarity ensues from the community, and the list is removed from public view, but since nobody on Xbox Marketing plays any games, they do a haphazard job at removing content ... so that Pinball FX2 content is pulled, but "Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3" and the fore-mentioned "Bionic Commando" remained on the list.
  5. To avoid future embarrassment, no list has been published, but as you can tell from the OP, there's some very obvious "horror" content that was excluded, because someone makes hasty judgments about the game ... "Metro 2033" is a prime example where the person probably thinks it's a Fallout 3 clone.
So there you have it ... that's why you won't see a list when they do this kind of promo. The best thing you can do, if you have a beef about certain titles, is to shove proof back in their face, such as I suggested to do with "Metro 2033", and I'd say the same about "Dead Rising 2: Off The Rails". But most importantly, get your questions in now, because the Xbox Rewards staff aren't breaking any speed records in answering content ... and do NOT bump your own thread, because they're going from oldest message on forward, and posting in the thread only moves your question down. When you do get a solid answer, then DEFINITELY post here, so we can keep the OP updated, as you've probably seen me linking back to in Xbox's own forums. :lol:
 
[quote name='Cornelius']OK, here's the story about August's "sports" promo 1 more time. :)

So there you have it ... that's why you won't see a list when they do this kind of promo.[/QUOTE]

Yessir, I recall their asshattery with that initial "here ya' go... WHOOPS." What I was just trying to say (and maybe a bit poorly perhaps), was that... this time around they actually DID post a list--albeit as incomplete as it is--but it only came to fruition after they were swamped through the course of the month with request-after-request for confirmation with each individual piece-after-piece of content. So my point was, that it took a disorganized "grassroots" procedure of nagging them with one piece of content after another (or in some case, enormous lists) before they woke and someone said "hey, maybe we at XBL Rewards should compile a list... hrmmm" where in previous times they didn't even bother.

To sum it up, what I was originally suggesting/wistfully dreaming about, is that if they get nagged to death as much as they have over this month's approved content, maybe they'll finally concede and start making thoughtful lists to start-off promos like the good ol' days before they became owned by whatever third-party now governs them (pre-pre-Sports Content Month).
 
Does anyone know if you're screwed on promotions like this if you pay in money rather than in points for GOD. I bought Metro 2033 and RE4 this month but paid in money rather than in points. I'm wondering if I should spend a bit more to get into this month's promo or just not bother.

Let me know.

Thanks
 
[quote name='skonson']Does anyone know if you're screwed on promotions like this if you pay in money rather than in points for GOD. I bought Metro 2033 and RE4 this month but paid in money rather than in points. I'm wondering if I should spend a bit more to get into this month's promo or just not bother.

Let me know.

Thanks[/QUOTE]
I just read the rewards page FAQ and saw no answer to your question. I'd hope the answer is yes since you can make purchases in real currency, but I think you'd be much better off asking their forums or twitter account. It's the weekend now, so I don't know if they'd get back to you in time before October is over, though.

They have links for both their forum and twitter help at the bottom of this page; http://rewards.xbox.com/faq/#fmi
 
Okay... maybe im freaking out for no reason here, but i decided to check my rewards account today, i bought The Walking Dead episodes 2,3, and 4 at the beginning of the month. THEN downloaded to spooktackular entry thing (because i never saw it till this week) then downloaded Bioshock on Tuesday (this past week) its been more than 96 hours now and im not seeing my confirmation for the 300 pts kickback.

Also, i re-upped my account through the phone with XBL for 6 months at 22.49, last time i did that i got 100 msp kick back. Its not showing this month...

One more thing, i watched all four debates on my Xbox... the download for the suit isnt showing yet, but i know thats coming Nov 1st or Nov 2nd right?

I have been wanting to pull the trigger on Bioshock 2 and Minerva's Den, but i hate to spend that much and then realize that (oh i dunno, lets just say...) Halo 3 and/or Halo Wars goes on sale Tuesday for 10 bucks GoD... I would be pissed because i havnt played Halo 3 since launch and i have never played Halo Wars, aside from Dead Rising, Gears of War, and Bioshock ; Halo is the one series I wish to own on my hard drive.

Call me crazy, but i love the thought of owning a game for as long as i own my gamertag.

tl;dr

its been more than 96 hours since i hit the 2000 pt wall, and its not showing up yet, should i spend another 1200 msp (since i dunno if buying TWD2,3,and4 counted due to me not downloading the stupid entry thing? Im playing Bioshock for the first time in HD and I seriously can't get enough of it right now.
 
[quote name='Juice el Savior']Okay... maybe im freaking out for no reason here, but i decided to check my rewards account today, i bought The Walking Dead episodes 2,3, and 4 at the beginning of the month. THEN downloaded to spooktackular entry thing (because i never saw it till this week) then downloaded Bioshock on Tuesday (this past week) its been more than 96 hours now and im not seeing my confirmation for the 300 pts kickback.[/QUOTE]

It's not an entry. It's to sign up for the Rewards program so if you were already a member you didn't need to download it.
 
I seriously hope this talk about needing to download the gamerpic or whatnot first before downloading shocktober games isn't true because I already purchase 1600 msp before downloading it from the console
 
[quote name='angelfly']It's not an entry. It's to sign up for the Rewards program so if you were already a member you didn't need to download it.[/QUOTE]

do you think im probably over reacting or i should pick up Bio2+Minerva's Den to make sure? Im gonna be pissed if i spent 2000 pts this month without the kickback and this is the week to buy things that go towards the special.
 
[quote name='Juice el Savior']do you think im probably over reacting or i should pick up Bio2+Minerva's Den to make sure? Im gonna be pissed if i spent 2000 pts this month without the kickback and this is the week to buy things that go towards the special.[/QUOTE]

Pick them up if you actually want them (I grabbed both along with Minerva's den). You can do to the promo section of the dashboard and check for yourself. It says "Must be an xbox live rewards member to participate" and then under it the download link says "sign up now".
 
[quote name='angelfly']Pick them up if you actually want them (I grabbed both along with Minerva's den). You can do to the promo section of the dashboard and check for yourself. It says "Must be an xbox live rewards member to participate" and then under it the download link says "sign up now".[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that... i guess ill wait till late tomorrow night to see if the 300 pts show up in my rewards "queue" (thats what im calling it anyways). No big deal, Bioshock 2 is supposed to be just as good right?
 
[quote name='Juice el Savior']Thanks for that... i guess ill wait till late tomorrow night to see if the 300 pts show up in my rewards "queue" (thats what im calling it anyways). No big deal, Bioshock 2 is supposed to be just as good right?[/QUOTE]
As the first one? Yes and no. The story is no where near as good as the first BioShock. But the controls and gameplay are better. It's not bad by any means, but it isn't the first one.
 
[quote name='Burning Karma']As the first one? Yes and no. The story is no where near as good as the first BioShock. But the controls and gameplay are better. It's not bad by any means, but it isn't the first one.[/QUOTE]

whats all the fuss about minerva's den?
 
[quote name='iRandom']I seriously hope this talk about needing to download the gamerpic or whatnot first before downloading shocktober games isn't true because I already purchase 1600 msp before downloading it from the console[/QUOTE]
If you were a member of the Rewards program at http://rewards.xbox.com, then yes, you're well on your way. However, if you didn't join, and only now downloaded the gamerpic, then I'm afraid that investment will not count ... they only count towards Rewards once you opt-into the program.
 
[quote name='PenguinJim']Did the Great Journey across to the forum and, hey, whaddya know. It only took them 19 days to produce a Shocktober qualifying list. Better late than never![/QUOTE]
Woot, new additions to the "confirmed" list!

Games (includes all associated DLC, themes, and avatar items)
  • Dark Souls
  • Prototype
  • Prototype 2
  • Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon

DLC (not included as part of core game):
  • A World of Keflings - The Curse of Zombiesaurus DLC

Avatar & Themes:
  • "empty"
 
[quote name='Juice el Savior']whats all the fuss about minerva's den?[/QUOTE]
Its story is closer in style to that of the first one. It's by far the best piece of DLC for BioShock 2. It's definitely worth buying if you get BS2.
 
[quote name='Burning Karma']Its story is closer in style to that of the first one. It's by far the best piece of DLC for BioShock 2. It's definitely worth buying if you get BS2.[/QUOTE]

i think im gonna pull the trigger on both Bioshock 2 and minerva's den since my 300 pt kickback still isnt showing a week later. Has it shown up for anyone else yet?
 
[quote name='Juice el Savior']i think im gonna pull the trigger on both Bioshock 2 and minerva's den since my 300 pt kickback still isnt showing a week later. Has it shown up for anyone else yet?[/QUOTE]

They said on twitter that they don't count the amount you spend in the marketplace until the end of the month. So nobody is getting points from the shocktober promo until next month.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
[quote name='Cornelius']If you were a member of the Rewards program at http://rewards.xbox.com, then yes, you're well on your way. However, if you didn't join, and only now downloaded the gamerpic, then I'm afraid that investment will not count ... they only count towards Rewards once you opt-into the program.[/QUOTE]

Good to know. And I joined Rewards at the start of the program
Also, caved in and bought Bioshock 2. Now that should definitely secure me my 300 MSP. I would have purchased BS1 but I played that game already (and loved it). BS2 I haven't and it has MP which I hear is still alive and kicking so it was a no brainer.
So let's see here...
Metro 2033 (bought during sale)
RE4
Bioshock 2
DR2 Case Zero

I heard buying Metro 2033 while it was on sale doesn't count????
 
I didn't think Minerva's Den was radically different or better than the main campaign in BioShock 2. That's not to say that Minerva's Den isn't excellent, but I thought the main campaign was outstanding too. I'm honestly kinda not sure what people see in MD that they don't in the base game.
I guess how it repeats the structure from BS1 where it's kind of a mystery who the player character is until the end where you find out? That alone doesn't seem like it would make or break your experience though.
 
[quote name='angelfly']They said on twitter that they don't count the amount you spend in the marketplace until the end of the month. So nobody is getting points from the shocktober promo until next month.[/QUOTE]

thank you again, i went back to my billing history and made sure i hit 2000 pts... TWD 2, 3, and 4 & Bioshock puts me at 2000.

im gonna hold onto these points and ill pick up B2 soon. Here is hoping for a Halo 3/Wars GoD coming up!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
bread's done
Back
Top