Xbox Live Marketplace and Live Arcade Discussion

23 · 08-15-2006, 06:49 PM

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Then they shouldnt charge 60 bucks either

**nxt** · 08-15-2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by TJdaSportsGuy

It's more like giving you a base price for a car, then adding to the price if you want a GPS System, a CD/MP3 Player, or leather interior. It's not like these games won't work without the downloadable content...they just won't be as cool without it.

Originally posted by KDRE_OS

Then they shouldnt charge 60 bucks either.

Yeah, the base price for a car with less options is offered to the consumer at a lower price. Releasing the games without the "extras" does not have an affect on the price. It's still $60.

As far as things like this go....it's nickel and diming. I don't think these game companies are holding these extra features and options out of games just to keep the prices down. On the contrary, many of these "extras" are kept out of the released version to increase their own profits.

**CaptainZombie** · 08-15-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by TJdaSportsGuy

It's more like giving you a base price for a car, then adding to the price if you want a GPS System, a CD/MP3 Player, or leather interior. It's not like these games won't work without the downloadable content...they just won't be as cool without it.

You know the sad thing is, people will buy the DLC and make this a success so it becomes the trend of the future.

**Pared** · 08-15-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by KDRE_OS

Then they shouldnt charge 60 bucks either

Exactly...

Originally posted by candyman56

You know the sad thing is, people will buy the DLC and make this a success so it becomes the trend of the future.

You're preaching to the choir, here...

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-15-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by TJdaSportsGuy

It's more like giving you a base price for a car, then adding to the price if you want a GPS System, a CD/MP3 Player, or leather interior. It's not like these games won't work without the downloadable content...they just won't be as cool without it.

I agree with you. The Downloadable content doesn't bother me a bit. Didn't bother me the 1200 points for GRAW, the other stuff I've got either. The game plays without it, the content just adds to it.

**VanCitySportsGuy** · 08-15-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally posted by candyman56

You know the sad thing is, people will buy the DLC and make this a success so it becomes the trend of the future.

+1

I have to admit, from a business perspective it makes a lot of sense to hold back material from games and than place it on the marketplace.

For example if I was EA, I would remove all the classic teams and a few mini-games and put those on the marketplace. Taking those out isn't going to change how many units are sold, but the items are good enough people will pay extra to have them.

When the $60 pricetag came out, a lot of people complained, but people were still willing to pay that much for certain games.

It comes down to supply and demand.

**goh** · 08-16-2006, 02:48 AM

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From majornelson.com about Hold 'em:

" News: 'Texas Hold 'em' update

As I promised in my show this past Sunday, there is an update on ‘Texas Hold’em.’ Brand new information, including a release date (August 23rd) price (free…for the first 48 hours) and more has just been posted on Xbox.com.

Edit: Just to be clear, anyone who downloads this game during the free period, will get the full un-locked version of the game to play. There will be no time out on the version (in other words...you can play as long as you want..whenever you want) as long as you download it during the first 48-hours. After the free period is over, then it's Arcade business as usual - there will be a demo, and the option to purchase the full game. "

**The GIGGAS** · 08-16-2006, 03:21 AM

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Needs to be some kind of announcement here so we can all get it in the free period.

**dave360** · 08-16-2006, 08:52 AM

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so if you get it during the "free period" will you have to pay 800 points for it or not 48 hours later?

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-16-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally posted by dave360

so if you get it during the "free period" will you have to pay 800 points for it or not 48 hours later?

Yes, if you get it the 23rd or 24th, it's free. If you get it the 25th, it's 800 points.

**dave360** · 08-16-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Yes, if you get it the 23rd or 24th, it's free. If you get it the 25th, it's 800 points.

Thanks EG, the three or four places I've read it this AM all made it sound one way or the other.

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-16-2006, 09:47 AM

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New Uno deck for PGR3 coming this week, maybe even today. It's 100 points.

Cloning Clyde picture pack for 100 points is up

Scramble the XBLA game will be released on September 6th for 400 points.

Time Pilot will be releasd Wednesday 8/30 for 400 points as well.

**RockyTop1** · 08-16-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

New Uno deck for PGR3 coming this week, maybe even today. It's 100 points.

Cloning Clyde picture pack for 100 points is up

Scramble the XBLA game will be released on September 6th for 400 points.

Time Pilot will be releasd Wednesday 8/30 for 400 points as well.

Thanks Flawles....i mean EG

**goh** · 08-16-2006, 06:33 PM

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Just Cause teaser trailer up.
Madden DL is the Shaun Alexander TV Spot.

F.E.A.R and Lego Star Wars 2 demos expected soon.

Edit with important news:

To make DLC even more bull....

"Microsoft is set to launch its latest initiative, known as "Consumables" - unveiled at Gamefest 2006 by Xbox Live Marketplace business manager, Rohan Oommen - promising new and exciting opportunities to spend more money in increasingly diverse ways. Essentially, "Consumables" are in-game assets that can deplete and be re-purchased - think forking over cash for the equivalent in in-game currency, or paying for armour that wears down as you battle. Microsoft intends to incorporate this technology into its next Xbox 360 SDK update." (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/725/725856p1.html)

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-17-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

New Uno deck for PGR3 coming this week, maybe even today. It's 100 points.

Cloning Clyde picture pack for 100 points is up

Scramble the XBLA game will be released on September 6th for 400 points.

Time Pilot will be releasd Wednesday 8/30 for 400 points as well.

The UNO deck is no longer listed on the release schedule. FYI

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