bturner
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PSA: PS3 users reporting 'bricked' systems after 4.45 firmware update [Update]
Posted on Jun 18th 2013 11:55PM

MS responds to new heatsink in 360s
Jun 14th 2007 10:27PM (Joystiq Xbox)Todd McFarlane custom Halo 3 accessories
Jun 12th 2007 11:58PM (Joystiq Xbox)Destructible game, Fracture, announced for 2008
May 3rd 2007 12:01AM (Joystiq)This game is officially making my list...
"Hidden Fronts" screenshots hit the tubes
May 1st 2007 6:55PM (Joystiq Xbox)Box Art unveiled from The Darkness
Apr 30th 2007 10:38PM (Joystiq Xbox)If you can't sens my sarcasm, you're dead to me... this game is going to fucking awesome!
Gears of War COG tag videos are the new horse armor
Apr 26th 2007 5:29AM (Joystiq)What's the difference between this and buying the guide in the store? Some people like the convenience of a motion picture visual. I don't see why it's a bad thing that Microsoft is trying to flood it's marketplace with content. In the math I was taught in high school, something is always better than nothing.
Let's also remember that the prices are dictated by the Publishers, which in this case is Brady Games, not MS or Epic. Yell at them by NOT BUYING their content. Get of Microsoft's back for trying to provide for their fan-base. Everyone has been all over them for every little transaction that has come out on the Marketplace, especially GHII. Well, they must be doing something right because they are selling stuff like crazy. I own a bunch of arcade games, download regularly from the video marketplace (Red vs. Blue FTW), and buy all the expansions for my favorite games.
People forget that this has never happened before on a console. (Yes, I know it has been tried before, but never had this much success). Microsoft is truly in unchartered waters. Sure, expansions and DLC has been huge on a PC for a long time, but come on, the 360 is a little white box that can play games, stream tons of media, and download movies in HD and expansion packs for games. It's pretty damn cool, and of course there are going to be hiccups along the way. If you don't want the stuff, don't f-ing buy it. Simple.
Besides, all the people who are commenting on this site are the internet savvy people out there. They can go to a GameFaqs or YouTube and find whatever they need. I'm sure there are some people out there who like the convenience of being able to download the videos for the COG tags. I also don't remember this big of a fuss when the other Gears strategy guide downloads (also at 100 MSpts) were released back in December. I'm pretty sure this is just a continuing backlash from the "expensive" GHII content.
Do I think that some content is too expensive? Sure, I'd be crazy not to think that. Do I need to get up in arms over every new piece of content released on the Marketplace? No. MS is already aware of the community's concerns on this matter. It's really as simple as not buying it, or posting websites that have the content for free. But on the whole, I think the content is actually fairly priced. The new Rainbow Six: Vegas content is full of stuff and for only 800 points its a steal. The new Halo 2 maps at 2 bucks each, another steal. I know many of you think MS is out for the almighty dollar, and I'm sure that's a big motivation, but if you look at their Xbox division's revenue (or lack thereof), I'd say they have most of our interests at heart. Give them some chances, things will work out. They always do for Gates and his crew.
Finalized and complete Forza 2 car list revealed
Apr 20th 2007 5:00AM (Joystiq Xbox)Behold! BD's random dungeon creator
Apr 19th 2007 11:29PM (Joystiq Xbox)Final Fantasy XIII series 'not exclusive to PS3 and mobile,' 360 ports still nonexistent
Apr 18th 2007 8:07PM (Joystiq)Fan made Halo assault rifle up for sale
Apr 14th 2007 7:46PM (Joystiq Xbox)Wow, I seriously wish I had lots of money to just spend on awesome things like this. I would buy it in a heartbeat if I could afford it. Damn college taking all my money!