Also, just FYI, we came up with a pretty hilarious gag about PAX standing for Penny Arcade eXploitation that we weren't able to work in. All apologies.
[Thanks, Jimmcq]
Also, just FYI, we came up with a pretty hilarious gag about PAX standing for Penny Arcade eXploitation that we weren't able to work in. All apologies.
[Thanks, Jimmcq]
Reader Comments (73)
Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 5:33PM LanceIcarus said
Am I misinterpreting the symbol or is it saying that the Tycho shirt is a female shirt?
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 5:40PM CardboardDoom said
Lance, I don't believe you are, sir.
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/avatar/offers/022f0007-0000-4000-8000-0000504507d2/
Either someone at Microsoft has some splainin to do...or Tycho has some splainin to do...
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http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/avatar/offers/022f0007-0000-4000-8000-0000504507d2/
Either someone at Microsoft has some splainin to do...or Tycho has some splainin to do...
Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 5:56PM Arashikou said
Though I'd still love to hear Tycho explain this one, >:) it's worth noting that all of the shirts except the Wombat come in both male and female varieties. Which, frankly, is how I think it should be. I realize it's extra work to do two versions of an outfit, but it bugs me to no end when I find a piece of Avatar gear I like and then realize I can't wear it because of an arbitrary gender designation, even if the clothing isn't strongly-gendered. Kudos to PA for running this gig right.
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 6:13PM (Unverified) said
even im not stupid enough to buy this shit and thats saying alot!
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 9:46PM usualyksint said
I still - and probably never will - understand why people pay for this stuff.
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 5:36PM The Wicker Man said
I wonder if Namco gets a cut off that shirt. Or is it just parody with a hint of profit?
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 5:38PM Jawmuncher said
80 MS Points is the prices we should be seeing more of for Avatar Clothing.
Some items are just way overpriced as cool as they are (Such as the Lightsaber)
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Some items are just way overpriced as cool as they are (Such as the Lightsaber)
Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 5:41PM (Unverified) said
80 is what we should be seeing for whole outfits at the most...that or companies should be giving us points for wearing their advertising on our avatars.
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 9:54PM ShadowMonkey987 said
CTC would you like to be payed to play their games as well seeing as you freinds list see the games you play therefore your advertising their game...
heck i dont know where you came with : we should be payed for wearing their avatar clothes seeing as we're advertising their game
the avatar (brought a couple of items with spare microsoft points) and games on demand service are there for your choosing
(ive already brought need for speed most wanted and lego star wars the complete saga from that service mainly because i cant find those games in the game stores i go to)
no ones pointing a gun at your head telling you to buy this stuff are they..
its up to you if you want to buy it... if you dont want it dont buy it
and i know some of its overpriced... did you forget the items are taking up server space and licensing issues not to mention the developers of the games want some money as well... thats why games on demand is at retail price for the classics range (well it is in the uk £19.99)
im prob gonna get downvoted for having my opinion
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heck i dont know where you came with : we should be payed for wearing their avatar clothes seeing as we're advertising their game
the avatar (brought a couple of items with spare microsoft points) and games on demand service are there for your choosing
(ive already brought need for speed most wanted and lego star wars the complete saga from that service mainly because i cant find those games in the game stores i go to)
no ones pointing a gun at your head telling you to buy this stuff are they..
its up to you if you want to buy it... if you dont want it dont buy it
and i know some of its overpriced... did you forget the items are taking up server space and licensing issues not to mention the developers of the games want some money as well... thats why games on demand is at retail price for the classics range (well it is in the uk £19.99)
im prob gonna get downvoted for having my opinion
Posted: Sep 4th 2009 12:03AM (Unverified) said
"no ones pointing a gun at your head telling you to buy this stuff are they.."
Yes, but they are teabagging my face with their johnsons every time I turn on my console.
I've been a mild MS fanboy this gen, but I'll be damned if I buy my next console without making absolutely sure that I'm not subjecting myself to constant begging to spend money on nothing.
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Yes, but they are teabagging my face with their johnsons every time I turn on my console.
I've been a mild MS fanboy this gen, but I'll be damned if I buy my next console without making absolutely sure that I'm not subjecting myself to constant begging to spend money on nothing.
Posted: Sep 4th 2009 2:01AM (Unverified) said
I'd actually consider the Tycho shirt I think. A convenience if nothing else, finally somewhere to put those 80 points I've had for 4 years, unable to find something to toss them away on.
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 5:52PM (Unverified) said
Then you better finish the game & unlock the stuff : )
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Posted: Sep 4th 2009 10:35AM (Unverified) said
I'd buy a full CTS outfit in a heartbeat... including cardboard tube prop!
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 6:31PM ch3burashka said
I'm confused; I love PA, but I loathe stupid Avatar clothes. What to do?
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 6:56PM silentgeno said
Yes everyone should stop complaining cause ya know god forbid they listen to us and actually start giving out the clothing for free.
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 7:19PM silentgeno said
How do you know its not gonna happen? Only sure way to know nothing will happen is to give up like a coward which you seem to think is the best option.
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 8:06PM mcwattersm said
They see they can take advantage of you and next they charge you based on the amount of fun you have.
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Posted: Sep 4th 2009 2:30AM Greqo said
If people don't voice an opinion, then they will feel that we are happy and satisfied with paying the price of real clothes for virtual clothing--in a recession. If you have kids, then it's even more ridiculous.
And if they get no complaints, I'm 100% sure you'll see an avatar clothing price inflation just like the "summer of arcade" games.
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And if they get no complaints, I'm 100% sure you'll see an avatar clothing price inflation just like the "summer of arcade" games.
Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 6:48PM Crisco kid said
When is Joystiq gonna release a Moses parting the red sea yelling "6.0" t-shirt for my avatar? That is what I want.
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 6:49PM Axcalibur said
Wow, you must be a pretty sad individual if you're willing to pay money for an Avatar t-shirt.
I can see the appeal of buying clothing based on games like the Gears of War, Mass Effect, etc outfits, even though they are overpriced, and should be offered as a free bonus/incentive to play/complete said games.
However, I can't see the appeal in paying for something that is nothing more than paying to advertise for a company you have no stake in. Even if you look at it as supporting a favorite website, should the website support it's fan's by offering the merchandise for free? Or, Why couldn't they offer these shirts for free for those gamers who bought their XBLA games? The website wouldn't be where it is if it wasn't for the fans showing support, and now it's looking for money in this way? Just slightly shady!
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I can see the appeal of buying clothing based on games like the Gears of War, Mass Effect, etc outfits, even though they are overpriced, and should be offered as a free bonus/incentive to play/complete said games.
However, I can't see the appeal in paying for something that is nothing more than paying to advertise for a company you have no stake in. Even if you look at it as supporting a favorite website, should the website support it's fan's by offering the merchandise for free? Or, Why couldn't they offer these shirts for free for those gamers who bought their XBLA games? The website wouldn't be where it is if it wasn't for the fans showing support, and now it's looking for money in this way? Just slightly shady!
Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 6:55PM TheDarkWayne said
it would be shady if the offered to sell them to you in a dark alley, this is just price gouging.
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Posted: Sep 3rd 2009 10:19PM (Unverified) said
You don't know. There are a lot of people that would pay money for anything that gets them closer to jocking Gabe and Tycho
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