Geek S**T The SIXTH

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[quote]Bujo wrote:
I was bullshitting with one of the girls that works at GameStop. Looks like on the 18th when they release Arkham Asylum there will be an option to purchase all the DLC Map/Character packs for a total of $18.99. That will net, something like 6 extra Batman skins, 3 Robins, and Nightwing. I don’t know how many challenge maps that will include, or if only Robin comes with the extra maps.[/quote]

And it’s the horseshit like this that is making me consider just waiting for a GOTY edition that will surely come and include all the DLC skins and challenge maps.

I know why the game developers do it (cuz people will pay for it, duh), but until all game companies start doing DLC like RockStar (actually adding additional game play, and not little piddly add-ons that should have been included on the game disk from day 1), I can’t buy into it.

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[quote]waldo21212 wrote:

[quote]Bujo wrote:
I was bullshitting with one of the girls that works at GameStop. Looks like on the 18th when they release Arkham Asylum there will be an option to purchase all the DLC Map/Character packs for a total of $18.99. That will net, something like 6 extra Batman skins, 3 Robins, and Nightwing. I don’t know how many challenge maps that will include, or if only Robin comes with the extra maps.[/quote]

And it’s the horseshit like this that is making me consider just waiting for a GOTY edition that will surely come and include all the DLC skins and challenge maps.

I know why the game developers do it (cuz people will pay for it, duh), but until all game companies start doing DLC like RockStar (actually adding additional game play, and not little piddly add-ons that should have been included on the game disk from day 1), I can’t buy into it.[/quote]

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[quote]waldo21212 wrote:

[quote]Bujo wrote:
I was bullshitting with one of the girls that works at GameStop. Looks like on the 18th when they release Arkham Asylum there will be an option to purchase all the DLC Map/Character packs for a total of $18.99. That will net, something like 6 extra Batman skins, 3 Robins, and Nightwing. I don’t know how many challenge maps that will include, or if only Robin comes with the extra maps.[/quote]

And it’s the horseshit like this that is making me consider just waiting for a GOTY edition that will surely come and include all the DLC skins and challenge maps.

I know why the game developers do it (cuz people will pay for it, duh), but until all game companies start doing DLC like RockStar (actually adding additional game play, and not little piddly add-ons that should have been included on the game disk from day 1), I can’t buy into it.[/quote]

Then don’t. Nobody is forcing you to. Vote with your wallet. Boycott the mid-night launch with your own anti-DLC protest.

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[quote]Bujo wrote:
I was bullshitting with one of the girls that works at GameStop. Looks like on the 18th when they release Arkham Asylum there will be an option to purchase all the DLC Map/Character packs for a total of $18.99. That will net, something like 6 extra Batman skins, 3 Robins, and Nightwing. I don’t know how many challenge maps that will include, or if only Robin comes with the extra maps.[/quote]

what’s up with the second to the left Batman? i don`t remember a Batman powerlifter.

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Thanks to all who recommended Assassin’s Creed 2.

Evidently flitting around Italy killing guys in pantaloons is fun.

Regards,

Robert A

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[quote]kaisermetal wrote:

[quote]Bujo wrote:
I was bullshitting with one of the girls that works at GameStop. Looks like on the 18th when they release Arkham Asylum there will be an option to purchase all the DLC Map/Character packs for a total of $18.99. That will net, something like 6 extra Batman skins, 3 Robins, and Nightwing. I don’t know how many challenge maps that will include, or if only Robin comes with the extra maps.[/quote]

what’s up with the second to the left Batman? i don`t remember a Batman powerlifter.[/quote]

Frank Miller’s “Dark Knight Returns.”

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[quote]kaisermetal wrote:

what’s up with the second to the left Batman? i don`t remember a Batman powerlifter.[/quote]

Looks like the Frank Miller Batman to me from The Dark Knight Returns.

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yes please

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[quote]Bujo wrote:
Grimlock. Hell Yeah![/quote]

Word is that Bruticus will be a playable character too.

Speaking of which, it’s been a few years now and I am STILL salty over how Devastator was handled in Revenge of the Fallen, and that they didn’t even try to make up for it with some kind of epic Defensor vs Bruticus or similar awesomeness. Salty.

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[quote]Bujo wrote:

[quote]waldo21212 wrote:

[quote]Bujo wrote:
I was bullshitting with one of the girls that works at GameStop. Looks like on the 18th when they release Arkham Asylum there will be an option to purchase all the DLC Map/Character packs for a total of $18.99. That will net, something like 6 extra Batman skins, 3 Robins, and Nightwing. I don’t know how many challenge maps that will include, or if only Robin comes with the extra maps.[/quote]

And it’s the horseshit like this that is making me consider just waiting for a GOTY edition that will surely come and include all the DLC skins and challenge maps.

I know why the game developers do it (cuz people will pay for it, duh), but until all game companies start doing DLC like RockStar (actually adding additional game play, and not little piddly add-ons that should have been included on the game disk from day 1), I can’t buy into it.[/quote]

Then don’t. Nobody is forcing you to. Vote with your wallet. Boycott the mid-night launch with your own anti-DLC protest. [/quote]

Ya no one is forcing you to buy the DLC’s granted, but it’s getting a little ridiculous. Batman isn’t even out yet and they have DLC lined up. I think it’s just being taken a bit far.

I do love new content though so DLC’s in general are fine with me.

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[quote]usmccds423 wrote:

[quote]Bujo wrote:

[quote]waldo21212 wrote:

[quote]Bujo wrote:
I was bullshitting with one of the girls that works at GameStop. Looks like on the 18th when they release Arkham Asylum there will be an option to purchase all the DLC Map/Character packs for a total of $18.99. That will net, something like 6 extra Batman skins, 3 Robins, and Nightwing. I don’t know how many challenge maps that will include, or if only Robin comes with the extra maps.[/quote]

And it’s the horseshit like this that is making me consider just waiting for a GOTY edition that will surely come and include all the DLC skins and challenge maps.

I know why the game developers do it (cuz people will pay for it, duh), but until all game companies start doing DLC like RockStar (actually adding additional game play, and not little piddly add-ons that should have been included on the game disk from day 1), I can’t buy into it.[/quote]

Then don’t. Nobody is forcing you to. Vote with your wallet. Boycott the mid-night launch with your own anti-DLC protest. [/quote]

Ya no one is forcing you to buy the DLC’s granted, but it’s getting a little ridiculous. Batman isn’t even out yet and they have DLC lined up. I think it’s just being taken a bit far.

I do love new content though so DLC’s in general are fine with me. [/quote]

A lot of that is based on the retailers. For instance the Robin DLC is free if you pre-ordered thru Best Buy. It would suck if I couldn’t get that content just because I pre-ordered with GameStop. The retailers are competing for your nickle, and the game companies are finding new avenues for content that may never have been developed otherwise.

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Wait…the geek factor is way passed my paygrade.

Where do I need to go to get the new Batman costume that Terry wears along with Frank miller Batman?

That is all I need to know.

I ordered through amazon…pre-order. How can I get that?

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[quote]Professor X wrote:
Wait…the geek factor is way passed my paygrade.

Where do I need to go to get the new Batman costume that Terry wears along with Frank miller Batman?

That is all I need to know.

I ordered through amazon…pre-order. How can I get that?[/quote]

I would assume X you would have to order through PSN and pay for it.

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[quote]Derek542 wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:
Wait…the geek factor is way passed my paygrade.

Where do I need to go to get the new Batman costume that Terry wears along with Frank miller Batman?

That is all I need to know.

I ordered through amazon…pre-order. How can I get that?[/quote]

I would assume X you would have to order through PSN and pay for it.[/quote]

Most likely just purchase it thru PSN.

Batman Beyond is the pre-order bonus for GameStop UK

Dark Knight Returns is Collector edition bonus.

According to the GameStop chick they will be selling the DLC in packages. $18.99 gets you everything. Robin package is $4.99. Other deals will include Nightwing, and groups of Batmans. You can buy everything, or nothing, or just this, or just that, etc… I have no idea how it will work with Amazon, I’m just guessing it will be available thru the PSN.

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Holy retro cover Batman this looks like Uncanny X-Men 1

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What?!!! No LUKE CAGE?!!!

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[quote]Professor X wrote:
What?!!! No LUKE CAGE?!!![/quote]

Luke Cage

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Whew.

I’m calm now.

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[quote]Bujo wrote:

[quote]usmccds423 wrote:

[quote]Bujo wrote:

[quote]waldo21212 wrote:

[quote]Bujo wrote:
I was bullshitting with one of the girls that works at GameStop. Looks like on the 18th when they release Arkham Asylum there will be an option to purchase all the DLC Map/Character packs for a total of $18.99. That will net, something like 6 extra Batman skins, 3 Robins, and Nightwing. I don’t know how many challenge maps that will include, or if only Robin comes with the extra maps.[/quote]

And it’s the horseshit like this that is making me consider just waiting for a GOTY edition that will surely come and include all the DLC skins and challenge maps.

I know why the game developers do it (cuz people will pay for it, duh), but until all game companies start doing DLC like RockStar (actually adding additional game play, and not little piddly add-ons that should have been included on the game disk from day 1), I can’t buy into it.[/quote]

Then don’t. Nobody is forcing you to. Vote with your wallet. Boycott the mid-night launch with your own anti-DLC protest. [/quote]

Ya no one is forcing you to buy the DLC’s granted, but it’s getting a little ridiculous. Batman isn’t even out yet and they have DLC lined up. I think it’s just being taken a bit far.

I do love new content though so DLC’s in general are fine with me. [/quote]

A lot of that is based on the retailers. For instance the Robin DLC is free if you pre-ordered thru Best Buy. It would suck if I couldn’t get that content just because I pre-ordered with GameStop. The retailers are competing for your nickle, and the game companies are finding new avenues for content that may never have been developed otherwise.
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Ya I absolutely agree and am glad the content is made available after the fact. Especially in the case of say a weapons pack (I believe battlefield 3 is doing this). It just drives me crazy when it’s additional content they should have included, but excluded imo specifically to draw additional revenue after the initial release. I mean 60 bucks for a game ain’t cheap. Hell between MW2, Black-ops, and World at War I spent close to if not more than $300 because of the extra maps. In this case the added maps added value for me so it was worth paying for I just don’t think every game is like that.

It’s similar to Gears 3. The game has been out for what a month and a new Horde dlc is coming out Nov 1. That couldn’t have been finalized and added to the game before release? Maybe not? I don’t really know.

My bottom line is just that I feel like game producers are getting to a point where they are leaving content out on purpose in order to sell in a dlc later. I just hope that doesn’t become the trend.

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^It will. Mortal Kombat no doubt saw huge financial increase from adding those downloadable characters for the game. I downloaded two…and after doing so, now realize they really weren’t THAT spectacular to warrant it…but hey, if they made 10 bucks off me, imagine what real game nerds are doing.