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Baff
08/26/09

In reply to Amazon Does Video Game Deals This Friday
Here's the inside scoop on the list of games:
Madden 2004
Madden 2005
Madden 2006
Madden 2007
Madden 2008
Madden 2009
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NeVeRMoRe666
08/26/09

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Why does Amazon.ca suck?
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PissedPS3Fan
08/26/09

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I would be quite pleased to see an Arkham Asylum deal, but in my heart, I know that's just not going to happen.
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thesircuddles
08/26/09

@PissedPS3Fan: Should have lived in Canada. We got it for $38 CAD yesterday, today, AND tomorrow.

:)
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Koztah
08/26/09

@thesircuddles: What, what what?! Off Amazon? SHIT Gotta go to Amazon.ca now

Edit: Lies! It's listed at 59.99!
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Porumy
08/26/09

@Koztah: It's 38.83 at Bestbuy, Futureshop, Walmart and EB Games. Amazon.ca did not price match it.
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Koztah
08/26/09

@Porumy: Curses. According to Futureshop.ca and Bestbuy.ca, all the locations near me are sold out already. Guess Amazon is gettin' my cash anyway.
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ebakrevs
08/26/09

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I expect to see:

Resident Evil 5.
Resistance 2.
Ghostbusters.
Prototype.
Killzone 2.

I base those predictions on the amount of copies we have of each of those in our store. That is how their gold box days seem to go in the past, but I will probably be proven wrong.
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Đipic
08/26/09

@ebakrevs: Heavenly Sword would be nice. Seriously, I've been waiting for the price to drop on that game forever.

Yeah, won't happen, I know.
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thespyderboy
08/26/09

@ebakrevs: They recently had the Amazon exclusive edition of Ghostbusters on sale as a Gold Box deal (79.99 instead of 109.99), so I wouldn't be surprised to see that again.

However, bear in mind it may also be used to clear out stock of larger items, such as Rock Bands, Guitar Heros, and other stuff...

I'd personally like to pick up Madworld and House of the Dead: Overkill for dirt cheap.
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ebakrevs
08/26/09

@Đipic: We sell heavenly sword for $24.99, grant it thats used, but I don't see why they wouldn't drop it soon.
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spiderweb1986
08/26/09

@ebakrevs: That list doesn't include any Wii, PSP, DS, or PC titles, and Amazon's never taken "video games" to mean "360 and PS3 only." I wouldn't be surprised to see one or two of those games show up, but that won't be the five items.
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ebakrevs
08/26/09

@spiderweb1986: I'm not saying that's all they'll do, I'm just guessing those will be in there.
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spiderweb1986
08/26/09

@ebakrevs: Some of them will be. It may be an "all day" sale, but there's usually one day-long item, and four or five "lightning deals" that last for three or four hours apiece. Your hypothetical list doesn't leave any room for games for other consoles, and Amazon will...if they don't fill some of the slots with crappy accessories nobody wants, like they have in the past. I can't remember when, but I seem to remember one of Amazon's gold box deals being a collection of Wii controller shells shaped like tennis rackets and golf clubs.

It might be a little early for Ghostbusters; I'm sort of expecting a price cut to maybe $30 (if not cheaper) sometime in October to cash in on Halloween, but I could be wrong. RE5 is fair game, though, and maybe one of the PS3 exclusives you listed.
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ebakrevs
08/26/09

@spiderweb1986: I only base my predictions on the games that we get a lot of in, and don't really sell, at the store that I work at. (small company called disc replay)
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Save me
08/26/09

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Sitting in front of a computer at midnight on a Friday reminds me of a few months ago when Facebook allowed custom url tags.

Im looking at the current gold box deals and they seem to be heavily discounted so I'm guessing if there are any new titles that are going to be sold, most likely they'd be $20.

Anyways why is amazon choosing that specific time to sell video game products. I think they're trying to imply something but I can quite put my finger on it.
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spiderweb1986
08/26/09

@Save me: Im looking at the current gold box deals and they seem to be heavily discounted so I'm guessing if there are any new titles that are going to be sold, most likely they'd be $20.

I guarantee you, that won't happen.
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Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.
08/26/09

@Save me: Maybe they're implying that friday starts at exactly 12:01 am.
24 hours in a day, ect ect.
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Chalkdust
12/18/08

In reply to Amazon Gold Box Thursday Full Of PS3 Goodness
/facepalm

A $450 PS3 bundle? Uh, thanks. Undercutting Best Buy's deal on Motorstorm 2 by 1 cent? ...sweet?

And then the lightning deals..

FIFA/PES?

Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway?

Movies I probably won't want

Tomb Raider Underworld.. maybe worth it.

???

Lost Planet? That demo was terrible.

Spiderman

Kids movies?

???

I don't know why I was expecting/hoping for better.
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Chalkdust
12/18/08

@ChalkdustTorture: !

According to some folks on the Amazon boards if you put in the promotion code MSTORM10 during checkout, you'll get $10 off Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. That's basically $30 with free shipping, unless you want faster shipping... Color me interested.
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bainelaker
12/18/08

@ChalkdustTorture:

I completely forgot Brothers in Arms existed. I like my idea of the track pack and COD better.. heh.

And I REALLY hope their Iceland thing is about Resistance, and not freaking Lost Planet. I already wasted money on that for the 360..
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Chalkdust
12/18/08

@bainelaker: I hope you're right as well, I've read some other people thinking Resistance. I guess it's just that Amazon tends to toss out games that aren't selling anyway.
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transcend
12/16/08

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I'm hoping for:

Valkyria Chronicles (I already own it but I want others to buy it). Disgaea 3. Ratchet and Clank Tools of Destruction (unlikely since already done). Dynasty Warriors Gundam. Eternal Sonata (was on sale last week). Bioshock.

What other games need a swift kick in the sales pants?
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the7k
12/17/08

@transcend: Pretty much anything on Kotaku's Holiday Wish List is something I'd buy if they Gold Box it.
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PissedPS3Fan
12/16/08

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I'd pick up Ratchet if it's under 10 bucks. Same for Uncharted. Maybe I'll get super lucky and they'll be selling Valkyria Chronicles for ridiculously cheap.
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Đipic
12/16/08

@PissedPS3Fan: $10? lol You can't even get most older PS2 games new for that price, are you joking?
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Rubix42
12/16/08

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New Motorstorm on the cheap would be nice.
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Maxyboy13
12/16/08

@Rubix42: If you're in the US, it's $40 along with BioShock at Best Buy this week.
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Bildo818
12/16/08

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I will take an Uncharted for cheap too!
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the7k
12/16/08

@Bildo818: Yeah, I got it for $20 at a pawn shop back when it was still fairly recent. Missing the instructions, but aside from that, perfect.
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(Human) Gyaruson
12/16/08

In reply to Amazon Gold Box Thursday Full Of PS3 Goodness
I loves me some cheap Blu-Rays.
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(DEAD) Goldwings - Remembered for his bravery and heroism... xD
12/16/08

@Gyaruson: I see what you did there, but that arguement is finished now (in my eyes anyway).
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(Human) Gyaruson
12/16/08

@goldwings:

Umm, what exactly did I do? Because it was unbeknownst to me. I DO love cheap Blu Rays.
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Đipic
12/16/08

@Gyaruson: Cheap blu rays is the only kind of blu rays I love. :)
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AproposOfEverything
12/16/08

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GOD YES! YOU ARE THE BEST DEAL EVER!

I better get my F5 ready.
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(Human) Gyaruson
12/16/08

@AproposOfEverything:

So am I to assume you can switch your F5 button to a type of "disengaged mode"?

Remember the circle means no power, and the strait line means yes power.
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(Human) Gyaruson
12/16/08

@Gyaruson:

***EDIT***

Straight, not strait. I was not referring to a narrow channel of water...
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DugDawg
11/28/08

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Target had some really nice deals this morning. I picked up Burnout Paradise and Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway for the Xbox 360 for $20 each. I was too late to get the Dead Space deal, but that game would scare the crap out of me, so maybe I'm better off.

There is a Walmart right next to my apartment, but again, I woke up too late to get the Madden 09 deal for $30. I really wanted that one, but oh well, I definitely have enough games to play -- too many in fact.
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Deathimself
11/28/08

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I just picked up Dead space for PS3 for 30 bucks at target... it better be as scary as everyone says it is
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EnigmaNemesis
11/28/08

@Deathimself:

Oh it is ... play it at night, in the dark!

/wink

And WELL worth it for $30.
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Toasticus
11/28/08

@Deathimself: In my opinion, it's not a very scary game unless you haven't played many scary games. If you have then you'll probably recognize all of the very familiar scare tactics. There was only a handful of moments in the game that I didn't see coming from a mile away. There were actually a few moments so predictable I had to chuckle.

As a darkly-themed action game, however, it works pretty brilliantly. Disregarding the paper-thin characters and heavy-handed "sinister cult" plotline, the game is incredibly polished and successfully integrates a number of gameplay elements from winners like RE4 and Bioshock. The weapon upgrade system is pretty enjoyable, the weapons themselves are all fun to use, and the dismemberment system is just cool. Definitely a worthwhile game, especially at $30.
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ToastyBuffoon
11/28/08

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I was one of the lucky 500 to snag a $200 PS3 bundle on Amazon. Watching the browser refresh during ordering was intense, but all went well. What a steal! PS3 80gb, all 3 Pirates of the Caribbean on blu-ray, and Little Big Planet.

I already own the 40gb PS3, I'll move that to my bedroom TV now. This was a good Black Friday.
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EnigmaNemesis
11/28/08

@ToastyBuffoon:

Congrats ... that was a hell of a deal!
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DugDawg
11/28/08

@ToastyBuffoon: Congratulations! It's good to hear from someone who actually got one. That was a fantastic deal. I tried for it as well, but didn't get accepted to bid. A PS3 with LBP and Pirates of the Caribbean on Blu-Ray for $200. That's a truly amazing price.
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