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ZeroForever · 2010-01-19, 15:14

ugh.. seriously... this DLC on release crap that EA/Bioware is pulling is starting to grate on me. As this is free with all copies, all this really does it gouge on the used game buyers and screw people that can't get online.

Statonxyb · 2010-01-19, 16:24

People that cannot get online? I wasn't aware that the date is 1995.

ZeroForever · 2010-01-19, 17:07

it doesnt' affect me, but there are plenty of people that don't set up internet connections to there 360's or have limited bandwidth caps (alot of nations have this) which this will take a decent chunk of.

The main issue is that it's really not free and likely could have been included in the disc itself,
though the main target is the used/rental game market, it pretty much tells you unless you pay full retail you'll only get a portion of the game unless you want to pay extra for the DLC, either case it's a win win for them. As they just did the exact same thing with DA:O it's a obvious marketing ploy that EA is trying to pull.

NorthernFallout · 2010-01-19, 17:09

As long as they don't cut material from the disc and put that into a DLC, forcing you to buy it, I'm not too bothered by any DLC.

Besides, I'm one of those with no connection to his 360 and now that I'm getting ME2 for PC I might just buy a couple if they prove worth it.

Kyero Fox · 2010-01-19, 18:19

screw the DLC and give us the damn game NOW!

DragoonKain3 · 2010-01-19, 18:58

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As this is free with all copies, all this really does it gouge on the used game buyers and screw people that can't get online.

Bolded line is exactly what they are trying to combat, since they don't make a penny off used games sales. Having free dlc with new copies means that they're encouraging people to buy new.

And to be quite honest, I'd rather have my money go to the developers than to your local gaming store, even if its a bit more expensive. The former enables new games in the future, while the latter does not benefit me at all. And besides, I have a bone to pick with my local EB stores, so the less money I give them, the better... >_>

As for the internet dl, well, I guess it doesn't really concern me, as I'm effectively on unlimited internet. But really now, very few people has a 360 and no net connection (how else are you going to play all the multiplayer FPS games the 360 offers? that's one of the big selling point of the 360), though those with caps, DLCs won't be anywhere near 100 MB. I'm sure you can spare that much out of the 10 GB or whatever transfer limit you have.

2H-Dragon · 2010-01-19, 19:06

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Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

Bolded line is exactly what they are trying to combat, since they don't make a penny off used games sales. Having free dlc with new copies means that they're encouraging people to buy new.

And to be quite honest, I'd rather have my money go to the developers than to your local gaming store, even if its a bit more expensive. The former enables new games in the future, while the latter does not benefit me at all. And besides, I have a bone to pick with my local EB stores, so the less money I give them, the better... >_>

As for the internet dl, well, I guess it doesn't really concern me, as I'm effectively on unlimited internet. But really now, very few people has a 360 and no net connection (how else are you going to play all the multiplayer FPS games the 360 offers? that's one of the big selling point of the 360), though those with caps, DLCs won't be anywhere near 100 MB. I'm sure you can spare that much out of the 10 GB or whatever transfer limit you have.

Well you can still buy the dlc from XBL I doubt it's going to be expensive.

I agree the 360 is pretty worthless without internet.

Though it's still a pretty screwy move. :/

DragoonKain3 · 2010-01-19, 22:40

Well, DAO's 'free DLC with new purchase' was worth 15 bucks.

So 5-10 bucks off the game, or buy it at full price, get DLC, and support the developers themselves? For me, the choice is obvious, but then again, not all people are willing to pay the extra dough.

Kyero Fox · 2010-01-20, 00:12

was Mass effect's AI always dumb as hell?

2H-Dragon · 2010-01-20, 01:03

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Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

Well, DAO's 'free DLC with new purchase' was worth 15 bucks.

So 5-10 bucks off the game, or buy it at full price, get DLC, and support the developers themselves? For me, the choice is obvious, but then again, not all people are willing to pay the extra dough.

Ah nvm then. I'm not really up to date with the whole DLC thing. I just refuse to support that. Free dlc I have no problems with.

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Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

was Mass effect's AI always dumb as hell?

Pretty much.

killer3000ad · 2010-01-20, 04:21

Part 3 of the Sci vs Fi documentary on Mass Effect 2 out. Very interesting stuff, especially at 2.39 when Jalani attempts to interview you again. I am glad I gave her the falcon punch back in my full douchebag Renegade playthrough.

NorthernFallout · 2010-01-20, 04:25

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Originally Posted by 2H-Dragon

Pretty much.

At least the geth and humans was. Krogans at least tried to get close and damn did they hurt.

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Originally Posted by killer3000ad

I am glad I gave her the falcon punch back in my full douchebag Renegade playthrough.

Shepaaard... PANCH!

Kyero Fox · 2010-01-20, 08:27

when does he do the Shepaarrrd Punch!?

killer3000ad · 2010-01-20, 09:26

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Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

when does he do the Shepaarrrd Punch!?

EDIT: First glimpse of Kelly Chambers, Shephard's personal secretary on Normandy in ME2

Xion Valkyrie · 2010-01-20, 22:07

New launch trailer?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAyO-_cWBIM

EPIC

killer3000ad · 2010-01-20, 22:15

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Originally Posted by xion valkyrie

new launch trailer?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eayo-_cwbim

epic

TALI! NOOO!!!!!! Don't leave those hips behind!

Kyero Fox · 2010-01-21, 01:03

i hope those are just the death scenes that can happen if taken certain desicious, because I DONT NOT WANT TALI OR ASHILY TO DIE!

and that Secretary is hotter than MJ

LoweGear · 2010-01-21, 09:11

Like I heard from IRC:

"This isn't a trailer. This is a MOVIE."

The Launch trailer is FREAKING EPIC, especially with all the Normandy 2 love

oompa loompa · 2010-01-21, 10:09

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Originally Posted by killer3000ad

EDIT: First glimpse of Kelly Chambers, Shephard's personal secretary on Normandy in ME2

YAAAAEEEESSSSS!!! SHEEPPAARRDD PUNCH XD!!

That aside, really really looking forward to this one. Bioware is really pulling out all the stops ( yes, i really liked DA:O too, maybe not 9.5 material, but still damn good) - and ME2 looks wayy better.

Cub-Sama · 2010-01-21, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

and that Secretary is hotter than MJ

I really hope you can tap more than one person I would be ok if it was at different times or the same time. SuZe then cheating on her with the secretary would be hilarious.

2010-01-19, 15:14	Link #341
ZeroForever Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: all and none	ugh.. seriously... this DLC on release crap that EA/Bioware is pulling is starting to grate on me. As this is free with all copies, all this really does it gouge on the used game buyers and screw people that can't get online. __________________ the anti-thesis of myself

2010-01-19, 16:24	Link #342
Statonxyb hrm Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York, USA Age: 37	People that cannot get online? I wasn't aware that the date is 1995. __________________

2010-01-19, 17:07	Link #343
ZeroForever Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: all and none	it doesnt' affect me, but there are plenty of people that don't set up internet connections to there 360's or have limited bandwidth caps (alot of nations have this) which this will take a decent chunk of. The main issue is that it's really not free and likely could have been included in the disc itself, though the main target is the used/rental game market, it pretty much tells you unless you pay full retail you'll only get a portion of the game unless you want to pay extra for the DLC, either case it's a win win for them. As they just did the exact same thing with DA:O it's a obvious marketing ploy that EA is trying to pull. __________________ the anti-thesis of myself

2010-01-19, 17:09	Link #344
NorthernFallout The Interstellar Medium Author Join Date: May 2008 Location: [SWE] Age: 34	As long as they don't cut material from the disc and put that into a DLC, forcing you to buy it, I'm not too bothered by any DLC. Besides, I'm one of those with no connection to his 360 and now that I'm getting ME2 for PC I might just buy a couple if they prove worth it. __________________

2010-01-19, 18:19	Link #345
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	screw the DLC and give us the damn game NOW! __________________

2010-01-19, 22:40	Link #348
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Well, DAO's 'free DLC with new purchase' was worth 15 bucks. So 5-10 bucks off the game, or buy it at full price, get DLC, and support the developers themselves? For me, the choice is obvious, but then again, not all people are willing to pay the extra dough. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2010-01-20, 00:12	Link #349
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	was Mass effect's AI always dumb as hell? __________________

2010-01-20, 04:21	Link #351
killer3000ad Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Age: 41	Part 3 of the Sci vs Fi documentary on Mass Effect 2 out. Very interesting stuff, especially at 2.39 when Jalani attempts to interview you again. I am glad I gave her the falcon punch back in my full douchebag Renegade playthrough. <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/<object width="853" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NALIkW5yGBI&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0 xe87a9f&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NALIkW5yGBI&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0 xe87a9f&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="853" height="505"></embed></object>">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

2010-01-20, 08:27	Link #353
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	when does he do the Shepaarrrd Punch!? __________________

2010-01-20, 22:07	Link #355
Xion Valkyrie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007	New launch trailer? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAyO-_cWBIM EPIC

2010-01-21, 01:03	Link #357
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	i hope those are just the death scenes that can happen if taken certain desicious, because I DONT NOT WANT TALI OR ASHILY TO DIE! and that Secretary is hotter than MJ __________________

2010-01-21, 09:11	Link #358
LoweGear Secret Society BLANKET Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 3 times the passion of normal flamenco	Like I heard from IRC: "This isn't a trailer. This is a MOVIE." The Launch trailer is FREAKING EPIC, especially with all the Normandy 2 love __________________ Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.