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What's On Xbox Live For The First Half Of March
Written Friday, March 04, 2011 By Richard Walker
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It looks as though we're going to need to top up the old Microsoft Points a good few times this month, given the sheer abundance of content hitting Xbox Live for the first half of the month. Microsoft has sent us a rundown of what to expect in the coming weeks, from XBLA games to add-ons, new deals and Avatar stuff.

The Xbox Live Arcade House Party will continue unabated with Torchlight and Full House Poker, while Dragon Age II gets day one DLC with the Exlied Prince chapter and the Black Emporium. Then Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit gets its second of three new add-ons following on from this week's Lamborghini pack, with the Porsche Unleashed pack.

Add to that the Halo: Reach Defiant map pack on March 15th and Jill Valentine and Shuma-Gorath for Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and you have a bumper couple of weeks of DLC. Then there's the usual deals and Games on Demand that will be making their way onto the Xbox Live Marketplace soon.

Check out the full list and see what you fancy:

XBLA House Party

  • Torchlight (Microsoft Game Studios) - 9 March - 1200 Microsoft Points
  • Full House Poker  (Microsoft Game Studios) - 16 March - 800 Microsoft Points

Game Add-ons

  • Dragon Age 2 Exiled Prince (Electronic Arts) - 8 March - 560 Microsoft Points
  • Dragon Age 2 The Black Emporium (Electronic Arts) - 8 March - 800 Microsoft Points
  • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Porsche Unleashed (Electronic Arts) - 8 March - 560 Microsoft Points
  • Your Shape: Fitness Evolved Add-ons Sale (Ubisoft) – Spice up your routine with new workouts at a special price! - 8 – 14 March - 50%-60% off
  • Halo: Reach Defiant Map Pack (Microsoft Game Studios) - 15 March - 800 Microsoft Points
  • Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Jill Character (Capcom) - 15 March - 400 Microsoft Points
  • Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Shuma-Gorath Character (Capcom) - 15 March - 400 Microsoft Points

Deal of the Week

Lara Croft  (Square Enix) Specials

  • Lara Croft & The Guardian of Light - 7 – 13 March - 600 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Raziel & Kane Character Pack - 7 – 13 March - 200 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • A Hazardous Reunion Challenge Pack 3 - 7 – 13 March - 200 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • All the Trappings Challenge Pack 1 - 7 – 13 March - 200 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • T-Rex Pet - 7 – 13 March - 120 Microsoft Points (50% off)

St. Paddy’s Day Specials

  • Clover: A Curious Tale (Deej) - 14 – 20 March - 200 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Rock Band - "Bad Luck" (Harmonix) - 14 – 20 March - 80 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Rock Band - Green Day Pack 01 (Harmonix) - 14 – 20 March - 220 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Lips - "Some Guys Have All The Luck" (Microsoft Game Studios) - 14 – 20 March - 80 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Lips - "Chasing Cars" (Microsoft Game Studios) - 14 – 20 March - 80 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Green Avatar Tux (Microsoft) - 14 – 20 March - 120 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Leprechaun Avatar Prop (Microsoft) - 14 – 20 March - 120 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Green Shamrock Avatar Tee (Microsoft) - 14 – 20 March - 40 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • Red Dead Redemption Irish T-Shirt (Rockstar Games) - 14 – 20 March - 40 Microsoft Points (50% off)
  • NBA2K11 Celtics Jersey (2K Games) - 14 – 20 March - 120 Microsoft Points (50% off)

Games on Demand

  • Kane & Lynch 2 (Square Enix) - 8 March
  • Halo: Reach (Microsoft Game Studios) - 15 March

Avatar Marketplace

  • Robots - 3 March
  • Halo: Reach (update to existing collection) - 10 March

Additional Content

  • Kinect Joy Ride receives a title update that adds Live play to two modes and a new driver cam feature at no cost - 3 March
  • Xbox Live Sales & Specials in the Spotlight Channel – Check out a new destination on Xbox LIVE where you can find all of the best deals and specials on Arcade games, add-ons, and more - 8 March




 
 

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Forum Posts: 5
Comment #1 by roza
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 05:44:28 AM
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so jill and Shuma-Gorath are seperate? well that blows! And how the hell has K&L2 got to game son demand? didnt itr sell really poorly and get awful reviews? Anyway good to see Reach on demand already. Probably gonna be £40 when I can get it for £18 but oh well.


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Comment #2 by jlay720
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 05:48:14 AM
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@1 for real 2 chars for 800 MS points... just retarded.


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Comment #3 by Arron114
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 05:49:01 AM
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just shy of 4 quid for a char is a massive piss take.


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Comment #4 by B0seiju
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 05:52:29 AM
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AC:B's davinci disappearance is also out the march the 8 isn't it?


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Comment #5 by FishyOutOfWater
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 05:58:43 AM
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Will the Dragon age 2 dlc have achievements? Ill probably end up getting it anyway, but it would be cool if it did.


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Comment #6 by Richie82 [STAFF]
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 05:58:53 AM
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@4 - It is indeed. I'm not sure why it isn't on Microsoft's list.


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Comment #7 by Magsec5
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:01:22 AM
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halo reach on demand WOW thats the fastest on demand game release ive ever seen, BUT THAT STUPID shuma-gorath and jill DLC is ridiculous if it doesnt have any achievements im savin 4 somethin else


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Comment #8 by Cla55y
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:09:38 AM
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will the extra characters for MvC3 make the achievement for completing so many challenges easier?...


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Comment #9 by jtr1gg3r
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:10:26 AM
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I thought Full House Poker was free?!?!?!?!

WTF is up with that?? ffs


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Comment #10 by WoodsMonk
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:13:50 AM
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Nothing for me!


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Comment #11 by col3sin
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:16:27 AM
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400 points a character is £3.33 the game costs £40 the maths jus dont add up
I love capcom but they love your money too much


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Comment #12 by UberPirateNinja
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:16:43 AM
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no castlevania los dlc?


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Comment #13 by jtr1gg3r
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:21:21 AM
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And where the hell is Rayman Origins as well!?

Thats taking forever..............


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Comment #14 by ruslan74
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:22:53 AM
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1200 points for Torchlight? I guess I was about to get spoiled by the 800 points from Beyond Good & Evil HD remake so expected a similar price tag on Torchlight.


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Comment #15 by oXStarKillerXo
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:23:34 AM
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I'll maybe pick up the defiant map pack. Other than that...nothing interesting.


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Comment #16 by Shikamaru FTW
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:38:31 AM
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Defiant map back for me


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Comment #17 by Belgurth
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:43:47 AM
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Does anyone know if the first Halo map pack will become free?


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Comment #18 by The Bum-Mobile
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:50:33 AM
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Why I got the Special edition of MvC3. ^_^

Am I the only one who absolutely loved Kane and Lynch 2?


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Comment #19 by GDMFS0AB
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:51:36 AM
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You guys already know Capcom and konami take the piss! Total joke. They must think we are idiots.


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Comment #20 by GDMFS0AB
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:52:45 AM
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@18 - I liked it too. I loved the style of whole game. They way it worked in terms of player movement and camera movent and cinematic style.

Def a good game. Don't know why it didn't do well.


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Comment #21 by Technogoat
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 06:55:05 AM
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Always love to see Rock Band content discounted. Already got "Bad Luck" but will most likely pick up Green Day Pack 01 while it's reduced.


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Comment #22 by wrenphilth
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:01:11 AM
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what is Dragon Age II black emporium dont both of those come with the game if you preorder it?


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Comment #23 by C4PON3
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:01:53 AM
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Yeah Kane and Lynch 2 was a good game. Especially in coop. Got a handful of decent reviews, too. A bit short but better than half the shite that's being churned out these days


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Comment #24 by diziet
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:02:27 AM
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@18

I'm sorry but at least alongside @20 you've got some company. You're definitely in the minority. Both Kane & Lynch's had the promise of so much but for me I could not get past the eye wateringly bad controls. There is definitely fun to be had in both though so picking them up cheap is a good idea, you can find them for a few british pounds. I picked up the first for less than a pint and it was worth it.

In my defence I found the controls in Army of Two to be just as !@$£!†´∂´¬%© awful but with none of the redeeming, er quality it's not exactly a redeeming one is it?, storyline present in K&L.


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Comment #25 by Kingbubbaho
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:04:04 AM
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I was hoping to see the Tomb Raider Underworld DLC's on the Lara deal of the week :( I guess that means they never will.
Someone in microsoft should give us a list of DLC's and arcade games that will never be DOTW, so we don't have to wait in vain.


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Comment #26 by diziet
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:06:51 AM
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@22 I think the Black Emporium comes with all purchased copies of the game, AFAICT, although it's not quoted on the product listing on Game it is mentioned outside of the 'signature edition' content on the bioware site itself. In which case this is probably what is going to be the start of a common trend in games.

DLC comes packaged in the game for purchase, this means that some of the content is removed for those that buy second hand copies. This enables manufacturers to gain back, potentially, some of the money they lose due to the second hand market without taking ridiculous and draconian legal measures.


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Comment #27 by diziet
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:10:38 AM
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perhaps it's clearer if I say "DLC comes packaged in the game @ retail"


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Comment #28 by NativeMilk
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:21:11 AM
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Two new MvC3 characters (that could've easily been put in the full retail edition of the game) the same price as the new Halo maps. Pathetic, Capcom. Really pathetic.


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Comment #29 by Mjkjets
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:30:29 AM
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I also would like to see TR Legend & Underworld DLC go on sale. :(


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Comment #30 by NawtyCawty
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:35:33 AM
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#9 you were hoping for something free from Microsoft? Are you crazy?
Will definitely get Lara Croft GOL for that price. Not bothered about the rest very meh for me.


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Comment #31 by MasterKingz
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:45:01 AM
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2 Dragon Age DLCs on release day WTF?


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Comment #32 by Jez360
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:45:27 AM
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I got Lara Croft during the New Year sales and for 600 points it is a fantastic deal, anyone considering it should definitely get the trial and give it a go. It's especially good in co-op if you have a mate who would buy it too.

I'm not too bothered about anything else other than possibly Torchlight and the (not listed) AC: Brotherhood DLC.


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Comment #33 by obliter8
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 08:09:03 AM
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if you get dragon age 2 collectors for the same price

you get a token to get the dlc for free


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Comment #34 by biniwoo
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 08:18:28 AM
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I hate Capcom, but I hate myself more because I'll probably get Shuma Gorath anyway...


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Comment #35 by ReD S1X
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 08:25:26 AM
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Agreed #25 & #29

Square Enix you yowling Japanese cutscene corridor walking people, you own Eidos so cut all the previous Eidos games DLC by half the price you witty little knickers.


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Comment #36 by Man On The Run
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 08:36:40 AM
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*sigh* i really want the MVC3 costumes and characters but by the time its all released i could of bought another full price retail title :( 400 for seven costumes some of which are skins but 400 for an entirely new character with endings, music etc does not compute!!!!! I have never had a problem with DLC or arcade games but Capcom is seriously taking the piss.


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Comment #37 by ThisBlueSquid
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 08:47:20 AM
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Halo Reach getting the demand list so soon?
Damn I don't even think ODST has made it on there yet.


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Comment #38 by solo07
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 09:07:55 AM
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Meh. Dragon Age 2 for me looks about it. maybe AC:B if i can get around to it.


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Comment #39 by DethGrenade81
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 09:27:09 AM
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@14 Torchlight on PC is $20 so getting it for $15 on XBLA with extra stuff added in is a better deal. Especially if you haven't played it yet.


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Comment #40 by ThePumpkinKing
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 09:35:42 AM
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Might have to grab Reach on Demand. Depends on what the price tag looks like. New maps are a must. But, WHERE THERE HELL IS THE CASTLEVANIA DLC? This is getting ridiculous.


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Comment #41 by cleric_80
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 09:45:45 AM
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2 MVC3 characters for the same price of a Halo map pack?
yeah I'll probably be passing on that.


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Comment #42 by todgill12
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 10:19:27 AM
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The only two items that might interest me are Halo Map and the green avatar tux. But not really sold on either one of them.


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Comment #43 by Dlark17
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 10:36:49 AM
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Really? Add a Celtics jersey to a St. Patrick's deal? That holiday may already be hijacked trashed, but at least they could do us all a favor and stop encouraging people to mispronounce a beautiful language and people. :/
/getoffhighhorse


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Comment #44 by Ryamus
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 10:53:34 AM
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Does anyone know where to get that scarab avatar prop? Is it added to Halo Waypoint by any chance with the Defiant map pack? It just brings back awesome memories of Halo Wars (I know it's in the other Halo games as well)


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Comment #45 by Ryamus
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 10:54:53 AM
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Scratch that...says update on avatar marketplace for Halo Reach. derp


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Comment #46 by ViNyLek
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 11:17:43 AM
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Nothing too interesting for me other than DA2, but I fell like they should have included codes for those who preordered. It's like $17 extra!


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Comment #47 by HorsemanOfWar16
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 11:32:37 AM
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AS: Brotherhood
Halo: Defiant
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Still gotta play:
Severed + Traitors Keep -
Got a lot of DLC when i get back from holiday! :)
Then GOW3 BETA!!!!


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Comment #48 by Anthrizacks
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 11:33:43 AM
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Twelve Marvel vs. Capcom 3 characters for $60? That is FUCKING insane pardon my language. My support for this company ends here.

Still no news of Castlevania DLC makes me sad.


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Comment #49 by i got squeezed
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 11:41:01 AM
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400 Points for a fighter? thats pathetic capcom


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Comment #50 by yamayamayaamaa
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 11:44:27 AM
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400 points for MvC3 characters is a good deal compared to the 560 points BlazBlue charges for their characters...

Just saying.


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Comment #51 by blackout529
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 12:12:42 PM
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I'll kill anyone who gets a Boston Celtics jersey...


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Comment #52 by Arenazombie
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 12:17:25 PM
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Just canceled my preorder for DA2.
I don't care if I might have gotten this stuff with codes from the game.
I either want a full game on a disc or don't buy it at all.
Don't want this game bad enough to let me rip-off again.
So GOTY or GTFO.


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Comment #53 by II griever II
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 01:04:14 PM
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sooo excited for Torchlight!!!


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Comment #54 by mr hedshots
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 01:34:49 PM
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full house poker is coming out on my birthday! too bad i wont be playing it because of my shiny new ps3 :)


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Comment #55 by Dr Popodopolus
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 01:41:44 PM
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@54 It's shiny now, give it a few months and then look at it. It won't be so shiny then, it will be all dusty lmao.

Speaking from experience of course..


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Comment #56 by Cringer85
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 02:20:46 PM
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had always an eye on those paddys day items ;). And that arcade thing sounds very much like Destination Arcade, don^t you think? And what the hell is Clover: A curious tale``???? I figure ^Clover, beause of St Patricks Day obviously, but I have never ever seen such a game on the marketplace...


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Comment #57 by WREQUIEM
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 02:26:02 PM
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good thing i got the special edition.
knew it would be a good deal.


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Comment #58 by Chaosflare
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 02:40:30 PM
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Spotlight Channel on the 8th sounds right up my alley.


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Comment #59 by W1cked Seraph
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 02:47:07 PM
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@40 I am with you. This shit is getting just dumb.


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Comment #60 by ll Sefiroth ll
Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 07:15:36 PM
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pois esta mesmo tonto....
fico a imaginar Halo Reach a 50 euros na xbla




uma vergonha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Comment #61 by GRODD
Saturday, March 05, 2011 @ 07:54:59 PM
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Looking forward to the discounts... might even get some new workouts


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