Caayn
Member
They indeed said that. But for some reason they changed their plans, and choose to start with Defense grid instead of Halo3 or AC2. Not that it makes any real difference, as it still isn't any closer to what PS+ gives us.
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They never said those games were available on July 1st, go back and listen to what they said again and quit making stuff up.
They never said that.
OdysseusVA
Banned
Borderlands 2 - 2400msp
Hoping Xcom or Tomb Raider is $10-15
Hoping Xcom or Tomb Raider is $10-15
SEGAvangelist
Member
I think it's what we all assumed, though.
Caayn
Member
They never directly did. But they did create a lot of confusion by saying "And to kick of the program" followed by Halo 3 and AC2.
Everyone in the media and on this forum assumed Halo 3 and AC2 were the first games because of how they announced it.
It's pretty clear now the whole thing will be worthless though because them not being the first games means it's clear MS intended for those to be the marquee titles they give.
It's pretty clear now the whole thing will be worthless though because them not being the first games means it's clear MS intended for those to be the marquee titles they give.
squidhands
Member
"to kick off that program Id like to share just two of the titles were going to offer over the next few months Assassins Creed 2, and Halo 3."
A little ambiguous, but now I'm going to assume that they will be the best games to be offered for free. :-\
legacyzero
Banned
Awwww
Yeah they definitely did not make it clear enough. If those really are the best games they offer.....I just don't even know. I already have Halo 3 (2 copies) and AC2.
prolly tomorrow.
Dang, thought it was July 1st that it started.
Most vidya game/DVD stuff happens on Tuesday (or Sunday if you're Nintendo, Friday if you're some self-important DVD release like Twilight or Hunger Games). Wednesday for comics, Friday for theatrical releases (Wednesdays for smaller films).
Monday is the day Garfield hates and that's pretty much it
They did make it pretty clear. Just like Sony did with announcing KH3 and FFXV and then saying that FFXIV will be exclusive. You have to listen carefully and there is no disappointment.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Yep, I think we might see some free garbage. It really sucks, because they should be using this program to hype the coming Xbox One titles. Dead Rising, Kinect Sports and Forza series games really should be given for free I think.
bryanee
Member
Its not very clear, he says to kick off that program I'll share two of those titles you can get over the next few months. Its a mixed message.
Caayn
Member
Unless you live in Europa, were media/games/etc are usually released on Friday instead of Tuesday
Unless you live in Europa, were media/games/etc are usually released on Friday instead of Tuesday
And you drive on the left side of the road! EVERYTHING IS NUTS!~
Miles Quaritch
Member
It's currently 20 if I'm not mistaken, so a 25% drop is is pretty likely. Let's hope for a 50% drop...
LorDjidane
Member
Persona RS
Member
In the portuguese marketplace is 30. If it gets a 50% drop, I'll bite.
Miles Quaritch
Member
That sucks. It's £20 on the UK marketplace.
Its easy to understand. He wants to kick off the program with an announcement that those two games will be coming in the next few months.
ipukespiders
Member
I realize Forza Horizon isn't on sale yet, but why does it show $39.99, then when I select "download to xbox 360" it changes to $59.99.
Fake edit: holy shit, $20 more in Canada? WTF? Microsoft must still think our $ is worth 60 cents.
Fake edit: holy shit, $20 more in Canada? WTF? Microsoft must still think our $ is worth 60 cents.
yeah i have a feeling this sale is not going to be as good as I think its going to be
If we base our expectations on previous sales, it'll be pretty great.
jacob armitage
Banned
Glad i managed to pick up revengence for cheaper at a local, grabbed it used but bought some DLC to support 'em.
But it's about to go on sale?
MAX PAYMENT
Member
When is the sale supposed to start?
Will likely start tomorrow.
hate that shit
revengeance is 65 and gears judgment 70 in germany
not picking up anything over 25 thats for sure
Caayn
Member
Be glad that it's "only" $50 in the US. It's €65 ($85) here in The Netherlands and most of other EU countries. I don't know about other games when compared to the US Marketplace. But the Marketplace we have here is hopeless with prices often twice that of the Retail prices. And GonD are often €10 more expensive on release than their Retail counter parts are. I'm afraid that this sale will only lower the prices to match the retail versions.
If Microsoft is hoping to get us in Europe on the digital bandwagon, they will first need to really rethink their pricing policies.
Literally no company compensates for currency value. And since most big companies are US based it's a pretty logical choice.
But Microsoft made the prices during the last sale EU friendly. There were plenty of games that were, for example, $5 in the US and only 2-3 euros in the EU.
Yeah, Major Nelson said on twitter that it started tomorrow.
True, Sony sale is tomorrow as well.
Miles Quaritch
Member
It will be $10 US this time I think
Max Payne 3 was 160 allards here in Switzerland, most games were cheap. That was pretty crazy, hope the prices are as low again.
Only the UK drives on the left, the whole of the rest of Europe is on the right