As was foretold, we've added advertisements to the forums! If you have questions, or if you encounter any bugs, please visit this thread: https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/240191/forum-advertisement-faq-and-reports-thread/
Options

[Xbox Live Thread] - go to the new thread!

1457910101

Posts

  • Options
    ArteenArteen Adept ValeRegistered User regular
    edited April 2014
    I got Trials Fusion for the One and it's great so far.

    It does seem incredibly generous with its gold medals in the early tracks though. I've been able to gold the first two sets already, most on my first try, even with sloppy runs on the slow starter bikes. I guess it helps that a put in a dozen hours into Trials Evolution over the last few weeks.

    EDIT: I'm less than an hour and a half into this and I've already completed all of the tracks through medium difficulty and got gold on most of them.

    Fusion does some cool things, but it's way overpriced for what you get. It's $5 more than Evolution's launch price, but it's got fewer tracks than Evolution and no online multiplayer. The tracks themselves also feel surprisingly short and less imaginative than previous games.

    Honestly if you want to play a Trials game, check out Trials Evolution or Trials HD over this. I really can't recommend it for the price.

    Arteen on
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    Deals of the week brought to you by NeoGAF's Vert boil: http://majornelson.com/2014/04/21/this-weeks-deals-with-gold/
    DOTW

    NBA 2K14 - 30$ (2400msp) (was 60$)
    --Blue Diamond Jewelry Collection - 12.50$ (1000msp) (was 25$)
    --Gold Jewelry Collection - 2.50$ (200msp) (was 5$)
    --Platinum Jewelry Collection - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)
    --Spanish Commentary Add-on - 2.50$ (200msp) (was 10$)

    Need for Speed: Rivals (360) - 30$ (2400msp) (was 60$)


    Lollipop Chainsaw - 1000¥ (was 2800¥) **Japan only

    Games with gold bits, (Expires at the end of the month)

    Deadlight - free (was 15$)


    Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts - free (was 69,000₩) Korean gold account needed

    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    Ripping it from Vert boil: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=109182075&postcount=6603
    Released today,

    boxartlg.jpg

    Defense Technica - 10$ (800msp), 406MB.

    Warface officially released yesterday, F2P.

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium Duels is available in more regions today.

    Also,

    Skullgirls
    --Big Band - free
    --Squigly - free (for a limited time)
    (The character colour bundle that will be temporarily free isn't available yet)

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium Duels
    --Chronomaly Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Earthbound Djinn Pack - 3$ (240msp)
    --Evilswarm Deck - 3$ (240msp)
    --Fire Fist Deck - 3$ (240msp)
    --Gagaga Deck - 3$ (240msp)
    --Gem-Knight Deck - 3$ (240msp)
    --Gishki Deck - 3$ (240msp)
    --Hazy Heraldic Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Hieratic Dragon Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Mecha Phantom Beast Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Mermail Deck - 3$ (240msp)
    --Naturia Deck - 3$ (240msp)
    --Nordic Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Ninja Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Photon Galaxy Deck - 3$ (240msp)
    --Scrap Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Steelswarm Archfiend Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Watt Pack - 2$ (160msp)
    --Wind-Up Deck - 3$ (240msp)

    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    Wraith260Wraith260 Happiest Goomba! Registered User regular
    i wonder what the retail game will be.

  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    Wraith260Wraith260 Happiest Goomba! Registered User regular
    was just coming to post that. also it looks like they're changing things up slightly with the XBLA game(Dust) being available for the first half of the month and the retail title(SR3) following it.

  • Options
    darleysamdarleysam On my way to UKRegistered User regular
    Quite happy with both of those, as I've played neither. The 'furry' aspect of Dust put me off trying it before, but hey I'll give it a go here. Been considering SR for a while, since the multiplayer seems pretty neat. Good haul for me.

    forumsig.png
  • Options
    Lord PalingtonLord Palington he.him.his History-loving pal!Registered User regular
    Dust was a lot of fun, definitely worth $free.

    SrUxdlb.jpg
  • Options
    shoeboxjeddyshoeboxjeddy Registered User regular
    Dust is awesome. It's vaguely like Shadow Complex with the platforming vs fighting balance reversed. It also has an excellent combat system, so this balance works for it.

    Since I already own it, that'll be a waste for me, but I DON'T own any Saint's games, so I'll be looking forward to that.

  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    Gonna give Saint's Row a try when I get the chance.

    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    SteevLSteevL What can I do for you? Registered User regular
    Dust is great.

    Saints Row the Third is also great.

    Great month all around. Too bad I already have both games in one form or another, but whatever.

  • Options
    NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    Dammit... I'm at the point where I'm eyeballin' my Rock Band folder and thinking about deleting it, freeing up a 100 gigs or so.

    newSig.jpg
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    edited May 2014
    XB1 is gonna get a price drop and there is going to be 3 games as part of Games with Gold for 360 next month: http://news.xbox.com/2014/05/xbox-delivering-more-choices
    Free games with Games with Gold**. Since Games with Gold launched on Xbox 360 a year ago, over 12 million people have enjoyed great free games, resulting in nearly 200 million hours of free fun playing Games with Gold titles. We’ve been learning from your feedback and have focused on making improvements each month to the selection of titles. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Games with Gold for Xbox 360 and as a thank you for helping shape this program, members will receive an additional free Xbox 360 game in June. The Games with Gold titles for Xbox 360 in June are “Dark Souls,” “Charlie Murder” and a bonus game of “Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition.” We’re pleased to bring Games with Gold to Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One in June. Members will have subscription-based access to free games ranging from top hits to breaking indie stars. The program will launch on Xbox One with “Max: The Curse of Brotherhood” and “Halo: Spartan Assault.” A single Gold membership will get you access to the free games for both Xbox One and Xbox 360.

    Exclusive Discounts. Deals with Gold will also launch for Xbox One in June, delivering discounts for great games each month, with significant savings for Xbox Live Gold members. The first titles offered in June will include “Forza Motorsport 5,” “Ryse: Son of Rome,” and a few other surprises. In the coming months, we will offer significant savings of up to 50 – 75 percent off certain titles. This program will continue to be available for Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox 360. And new on Xbox One, we will launch a virtual VIP room exclusive to Xbox Live Gold members where we will feature free games, monthly deals, and other great benefits.

    Popular entertainment apps will be available for all Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners. Xbox 360 has been a leader in delivering entertainment experiences for years, with over 170 global entertainment apps and experiences available today. We’re constantly adding new partners and experiences to the growing catalog on Xbox One. Coming in June, anyone with an Xbox will be able to access popular entertainment experiences – whether or not you have an Xbox Live Gold membership. This includes great gaming apps like Machinima, Twitch and Upload, popular video services like Netflix, Univision Deportes, GoPro, Red Bull TV and HBO GO, sports experiences like the NFL app for Xbox One, MLB.TV, NBA Game Time, NHL Game Center and more.*** Microsoft experiences including Internet Explorer, Skype, OneDrive and OneGuide will also be available to all Xbox customers.**** You can find a full list of apps and features that will be available below.




    From GAF's Vert boil
    Updating at the moment, double check prices before buying. I'll update throughout the day.
    Everything is listed in USD. Check your region for local prices.

    DOTW

    How to Survive - 7.50$ (600msp) (was 15$)
    Plants Vs. Zombies - 3.75$ (300msp) (was 15$) **Price hasn't dropped yet
    State of Decay - 10$ (800msp) (was 20$)
    Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone - 3.39$ (~271msp) (was 10$)
    Zombie Driver HD - 2.50$ (200msp) (was 10$)


    CoD: Blops 2
    --Nuketown Zombies - 2.50$ (200msp) (was 5$) **Price hasn't dropped yet
    --Season Pass - 25$ (2000msp) (was 50$)

    Dead Island - 10$ (800msp) (was 20$) **Price hasn't dropped yet

    Dead Island Riptide - 12$ (960msp) (was 30$)

    Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare - 20.09$ (~1600msp) (was 30$)

    Red Dead Redemption
    --Undead Nightmare Collection - 5$ (400msp) (was 20$)




    Square Enix Publisher Sale

    Quantum Conundrum - 5$ (400msp) (was 15$) **The price hasn't dropped yet


    Battlestations Pacific - 5$ (400msp) (was 25$)

    Deus Ex: Human Resources - 4.94$ (~400msp) (was 15$)

    Dungeon Siege 3 - 5$ (400msp) (was 20$)

    Just Cause 2 - 5$ (400msp) (was 15$) **Price hasn't dropped yet

    Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns - 30$ (2400msp) (was 60$)
    --FF Legends Collection - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)
    --The Premium Collection - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)
    --The Samurai Collection - 5$ (400msp) (was 10$)

    Hitman: Blood Money - 6.59$ (~527msp) (was 20$)

    Kane and Lynch: Dead Men - 5$ (400msp) (was 20$)

    Thief - 45$ (3600msp) (was 60$)
    --Booster pack: Ghost - 0.66$ (~52msp) (was 1$)
    --Booster pack: Opportunist - 0.66$ (~52msp) (was 1$)
    --Booster pack: Predator - 0.66$ (~52msp) (was 1$)
    --The Bank Heist - 3.34$ (~267msp) (was 5$)
    --The Forsaken - Challenge Map - 3.34$ (~267msp) (was 5$)

    Tomb Raider - 13.50$ (1080msp) (was 30$)
    --1939 Multiplayer Map Pack - 2$ (160msp) (was 4$)
    --Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack - 2.50$ (200msp) (was 5$)
    --Shipwrecked Multiplayer Map Pack - 2$ (160msp) (was 4$)
    --Tomb Raider Adventure Pack Unlock - 3.50$ (280msp) (was 7$)
    --Tomb Raider Online Survival Pack Unlock - 3.50$ (280msp) (was 7$)

    Games with gold bits, (Expires at the end of this week. Saints Row 3 will be the next game.)

    Dust: An Elysian Tail - free (was 15$)


    The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile - free (was 10$) Argentinian, Israeli, Saudi Arabian, Turkish or UAE gold account needed

    Archsorcerer on
    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    Zilla360Zilla360 21st Century. |She/Her| Trans* Woman In Aviators Firing A Bazooka. ⚛️Registered User regular
    Ah, so GwG on XBone works more like PSN plus, you lose access to your free games if you drop down to silver.
    I wonder why they decided to set it up like that, you get to keep everything on 360.

  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    I didn't see that.

    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    darleysamdarleysam On my way to UKRegistered User regular
    edited May 2014
    Zilla360 wrote: »
    Ah, so GwG on XBone works more like PSN plus, you lose access to your free games if you drop down to silver.
    I wonder why they decided to set it up like that, you get to keep everything on 360.

    I'd wager because it's a newer console with newer games, so they want to hold people to more of a ransom?
    edit: in that, keeping them forever regardless of subscription status feels like a more generous offer than "only while Gold", and so since that's the bar Sony have set, that's all they have to keep to. If it makes it easier for them to get these more recently-released titles onto that offer, then they'll go with that.

    darleysam on
    forumsig.png
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    Those are for June. During E3 they might show the July games.

    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    cloudeaglecloudeagle Registered User regular
    darleysam wrote: »
    Zilla360 wrote: »
    Ah, so GwG on XBone works more like PSN plus, you lose access to your free games if you drop down to silver.
    I wonder why they decided to set it up like that, you get to keep everything on 360.

    I'd wager because it's a newer console with newer games, so they want to hold people to more of a ransom?
    edit: in that, keeping them forever regardless of subscription status feels like a more generous offer than "only while Gold", and so since that's the bar Sony have set, that's all they have to keep to. If it makes it easier for them to get these more recently-released titles onto that offer, then they'll go with that.

    My guess was technical gubbins, but that works too.

    Switch: 3947-4890-9293
  • Options
    NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    edited May 2014
    Yeah, I don't think you can ever revoke ownership of something on the 360, so they drop the price to $0.00 for gold members for 15 days, but it still counts as a purchase.

    Heck I can still download 99% of my history (there's maybe 1 or 2 items from the launch years that I can't get anymore) but I can still download the Heavenly Stars tracks for Lumines.

    Edit: also I wonder if their gold subs will take a hit now that (or soon anyway) Netflix and the rest aren't gated.

    Nocren on
    newSig.jpg
  • Options
    MulletudeMulletude Registered User regular
    So hey, looks like I will get a chance to see what all the fuss is over Dark Souls. And when it gets ball crushingly difficult I can look at the price tag and not regret it.

    XBL-Dug Danger WiiU-DugDanger Steam-http://steamcommunity.com/id/DugDanger/
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    It's pretty good.

    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    darleysamdarleysam On my way to UKRegistered User regular
    I bought it in a sale for under £2 a few months ago and it's... yeah it's good but it's hard, and the 'hard' is winning out as I knew it would.

    forumsig.png
  • Options
    MulletudeMulletude Registered User regular
    Saints Row 3 is up for free. Gonna be my first SR game. Pretty excited :)

    XBL-Dug Danger WiiU-DugDanger Steam-http://steamcommunity.com/id/DugDanger/
  • Options
    SteevLSteevL What can I do for you? Registered User regular
    Mulletude wrote: »
    Saints Row 3 is up for free. Gonna be my first SR game. Pretty excited :)

    It's not a bad place to start!

  • Options
    FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    PSA: Saints Row 3 comes with the online pass embedded.

  • Options
    NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    PSA: Saints Row 3 comes with the online pass embedded.

    Yeah, thankfully. So did SR4 when it was on sale awhile ago.

    newSig.jpg
  • Options
    MulletudeMulletude Registered User regular
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    PSA: Saints Row 3 comes with the online pass embedded.

    Woah...so does that mean when I got the game I got all the stuff? Or do I need to go download everything in game?

    XBL-Dug Danger WiiU-DugDanger Steam-http://steamcommunity.com/id/DugDanger/
  • Options
    NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    No, game had an online pass code that you needed to play multiplayer.
    You'll still need the season pass for the dlc

    newSig.jpg
  • Options
    MulletudeMulletude Registered User regular
    Ahhh, ok. Is there online coop? And with that question, does anyone want to play online coop :)

    XBL-Dug Danger WiiU-DugDanger Steam-http://steamcommunity.com/id/DugDanger/
  • Options
    NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    Yeah, there's both Co-op campaign (though you only see yourself in cutscenes) and co-op Whored/Horde Mode.

    newSig.jpg
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular

    Killer Instinct Ultra Edition (already own Combo Breaker)* add-on - 50%
    Killer Instinct Ultra Edition (don’t own Combo Breaker)* add-on - 12%
    FIFA 14* Xbox One game - 40%

    Borrowing form NeoGAF user Vert Boil: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=112685275&postcount=6719
    Updating at the moment, double check prices before buying. I'll update throughout the day.
    Everything is listed in USD. Check your region for local prices.

    DOTW

    SoulCalibur 2 HD - 10$ (800msp) (was 20$)

    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon - 6.79$ (~543msp) (was 20$)

    Armored Core: Verdict Day - 6.79$ (~543msp) (was 20$)

    Beautiful Katamari - 6.79$ (~543msp) (was 20$)

    Enslaved: Odyssey to the West - 5.09$ (~400msp) (was 15$)

    Eternal Sonata - 5.09$ (~400msp) (was 15$) ** euro version hasn't been reduced this time

    Power Rangers Super Samurai - 12.50$ (1000msp) (was 25$)

    Ridge Race Unbounded - 5$ (400msp) (was 20$) **hasn't dropped yet

    Soul Calibur 5 - 5$ (400msp) (was 15$) **hasn't dropped yet

    Tales of Vesperia - 7.50$ (600msp) (was 15$) **euro version hasn't been reduced this time

    Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - 6.79$ (~543msp) (was 20$)


    Bellator: MMA Onslaught - 4.94$ (~400msp) (was 15$) **expires on Friday


    Fifa 14 - 36$ (2880msp) (was 60$)

    Games with gold bits, (Expires at the end of the month)

    Saints Row: The Third - free (was 20$)
    German link

    Viva Pinata - free (was 2600¥) Japanese gold account needed

    Additional reductions, (gold only, expires at the end of the month)

    Saints Row 2 - 12$ (960msp) (was 20$)

    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    Also included, but gold only deals, are Aliens Vs Predator 09 and Colonial Marines.

    CM is $10 which would be ok, if it included the season pass.
    By itself though? Maaaaaaybe $5, if I was feeling generous.

    newSig.jpg
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    Local H JayLocal H Jay Registered User regular
    This month's free 360 games are SSF4 Arcade and Charlie Murder. Both are free right now.

  • Options
    TommattTommatt Registered User regular
    I downloaded Charlie Murder. Kind of curious about it. 4 player co-op and RPG elements? Is it any good?

  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    Got SSF4:AE in case anyone wants to spar. Gonna wait for the Ultra upgrade. Need to play with a friend.

    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
  • Options
    ArchsorcererArchsorcerer Registered User regular
    XBL - ArchSilversmith

    "We have years of struggle ahead, mostly within ourselves." - Made in USA
Sign In or Register to comment.