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Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:40 pm

Project $10 was an initiative by EA to make the online access to new games a separate part of the value of new games. When you buy the game new, you get a code in the box as part of your purchase that gives you online. The idea is that the code is single-use, so if you sell that game to Gamestop for pennies, when they sell it used for a gross markup, the next guy can't play online without giving EA ten bucks for the added value that they didn't get by buying it new. It is really business sense genius, and from a consumer standpoint not a particularly offensive way to try and get money directly from the content consumers into the hands of the content makers.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:17 pm

Hah, and all this time I thought that online pass code was just to download the suit and weapon dlc for Dead Space 2. Well, that's good to know. I guess I'll just start picking up EA games when they are on sale from now on.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:28 pm

So anyway, played a bit of MK (haven't yet used the online play yet despite chucking up $3 for the code hahaha) and it's like I'm 13 again. Stupid, fun, easy to pick up, visceral, over the top, stupid. But fun. I said "stupid" twice on purpose, one for each of Sonya's way-out-of-proportion breasts. Maybe a 3rd should be there for good measure?

Anyway, if you're looking for a fun throwback to the original with new junk and blood then get it, but used. The x-ray attack moves are funny and it's a good pizza-party time.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:51 pm

Nate wrote:Hah, and all this time I thought that online pass code was just to download the suit and weapon dlc for Dead Space 2. Well, that's good to know. I guess I'll just start picking up EA games when they are on sale from now on.

There should be 2 codes if you buy Limited or Collector's editions. One for the online pass the other for items. Sometimes the items aren't too bad...like in Dead Space 2. If you don't care for items or the online pass, buy a used copy. Either way, developers and publishers get their money from the amount the store orders. The pass is just a way for dev/pub to get something out of the used games industry.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:51 pm

Nope, not on my collector's edition. One code for both online pass and the zealot suit and force gun. Just never realized the code was necessary to play the multiplayer feature online.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:46 am

Nate wrote:Nope, not on my collector's edition. One code for both online pass and the zealot suit and force gun. Just never realized the code was necessary to play the multiplayer feature online.

Ah...wtf do I know about EA.
That Zealot suit is pretty cool. Force gun...meh...it's ok. I still just use the trusty Cutter.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:04 am

It's all about the fully upgraded Force Gun, son

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:36 am

I love the Force Gun. I use it just like a shotgun, for up close and personal encounters. :wink:

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:52 pm

did anyone watch the AE matches from shadaloo showdown lastnight?

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:17 pm

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Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:12 pm

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And this:
http://omgitsaninja.com/Action/678/Popt ... tack%C2%AD

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:55 pm

Picking up Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D immediately after work today :twisted:

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:04 pm

Crab Rangoon wrote:Picking up Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D immediately after work today :twisted:

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I'm officially addicted, and while online play lags a little more than I'd prefer, it makes it TONS more fun. Anyone else on here have this?

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:50 pm

Still playing Black Ops, but my interest is slowly going away.. :x I want to get LA Noire

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:52 pm

Just got Alice.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:06 am

gatchabert wrote:Just got Alice.


how is it?
debating if I'm gonna pick it up or not

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:57 pm

I'd wait till red box...for those non-PS3 owners that means wait till the price drops :P
I think it's okay. The art is pretty cool and all but so far it is nothing to write home about. I think I'm going to get the art book.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:01 pm

just throwing it out there..if anyone is looking for a ps3 fight stick I wanna get rid of mine. its like new, but i cant get used to it and its just taking up space now. Hori real arcade pro 3..

also, i have a psp go with like 13+ games on it. once again, just not being used. I am not sure if its ok to even put it out there, so i wont put prices down. pm if anything or a mod can take this away.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:44 am

This is pretty funny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD_imYhNoQ4

This is better tho :twisted: :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i-J4PleFuY

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:43 am

gatchabert wrote:I'd wait till red box...for those non-PS3 owners that means wait till the price drops :P
I think it's okay. The art is pretty cool and all but so far it is nothing to write home about. I think I'm going to get the art book.


I keep forgetting I need to get the book. I loved the game on the first go-through. My next step is to bang out another run of the first game, and then go back and work on 100%ing Returns.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:07 am

Anyone else playing Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon? It's a huge step up from the original [EDF 2017], but lacks that old tokusatsu charm of the Kaiju Busters series. Totally worth the $39.99 if you like shooting giant bugs for hours.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:37 pm

I finally picked Terraria up for only $2.50 during the big sale that Steam just had and have been POURING hours into it whenever I can. I can't get enough of that game! :P

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:05 pm

I started playing City of Heroes again. Playing a hero so I can get the kheldian. I'm on Guardian playing a dual pistol/dark defender named Bato...at least until I get to 20 to unlock khelds.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:13 am

ultimate mvc3! i hope they toned down phoenix and x factor.

Re: Which Video Games Are You Currently Playing?

Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:31 pm

baronacasino wrote:ultimate mvc3! i hope they toned down phoenix and x factor.

It's what I spent the most time gawking at during Comicon (more than bad cosplaying, even!).
The dude Capcom had brought to play wasn't that fun to watch, though, except when underdogs were occasionally laying spank on him.
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