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post #451 of 2231
5/17/10 at 3:13pm
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Originally Posted by zak chase View Post
Oh, and RE: UNFORGIVEN ... the scene right after the kid kills the whore-cutter on the shitter, when Munny finds out Ned was murdered and starts drinking while the kid has his little meltdown -- it's amazing how many classic lines of dialogue spring from just that scene. Basically everything that comes out of Eastwood's mouth during that couple of minutes is iconic.

(Can you even use the term "iconic" to describe spoken dialogue? Eh, probably not, but fuck it. I couldn't think of a more appropriate word.)
Before I even saw the movie, I knew that "We all have it comin', kid" line.

Same goes for "You better bury Ned right, and don't be cuttin' or otherwise harmin no whores," etc, etc.

So, yeah, I'd say iconic applies.
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post #452 of 2231
5/17/10 at 3:18pm
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Originally Posted by Anderson View Post
I hear a lot of dumb shit on the boards, but wow.
I felt the film was completely devoid of tension so I did not work at all for me.

I just got an email from Amazon.ca saying they've shipped my order.
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post #453 of 2231
5/17/10 at 3:19pm
From the New York Times:

In the more than 1,100 articles I have written for this newspaper since 1996, I have never before called anything a tour de force. Yet there is no more succinct and appropriate way to describe Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar rides again.
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post #454 of 2231
5/17/10 at 3:41pm
That's an outstandingly well-written review. Damn. (checks clock).
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post #455 of 2231
5/17/10 at 3:57pm
Less than 10 hours now. pretty psyched, not gonna lie.

add me on 360 guys (\/\/\/\/ down there), to start up the murdering!
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post #456 of 2231
5/17/10 at 4:32pm
I'm torn, I want to play the story on this game but I also want to do co-op/multiplayer with others.
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post #457 of 2231
5/17/10 at 4:46pm
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Originally Posted by thecallahan View Post
I'm torn, I want to play the story on this game but I also want to do co-op/multiplayer with others.
Isn't the main storyline co-op?
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post #458 of 2231
5/17/10 at 4:51pm
It's sort of ridiculous how much time I've spent the last few days just thinking about how best to maximize my playtime on this baby. Sad thing is that I probably won't really be able to really dive in until Thursday night.

Will be picking it up tomorrow afternoon but probably won't fire it up until the kids are in bed. And even then I'll have to put away my six-gun to watch LOST with the wife. Wednesday night I'll be working late.

Thursday, however. Oh, yes ... Thursday. That could be one of those "Wha ...? It's 3 a.m. already?!" kind of nights.
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post #459 of 2231
5/17/10 at 4:52pm
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Originally Posted by Overlord View Post
Isn't the main storyline co-op?
No. There's the free-roam mode, which includes some of the single-player sidequests, and then true co-op specific missions are coming as free DLC next month. There's a link a page or two back.
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post #460 of 2231
5/17/10 at 4:55pm
I don't think the main storyline is co-op. You can run around the game world, discover random encounters, invade hideouts, and other miscellaneous things with other players, but I don't think that regular missions can be played outside of single player. Also, they've said something about adding downloadable co-op missions recently, so I think if the main story already had co-op, we would have heard about it by now.
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post #461 of 2231
5/17/10 at 4:56pm
Damn. Seems I was a bit too slow on the draw.
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post #462 of 2231
5/17/10 at 4:58pm
I figure I'll want to put 5-6 hours into single player before I even sniff around the multiplayer. I can't start until I get home from work tomorrow, but I'll probably put that 5-6 hours in before I bother with bed.
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post #463 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:19pm
Looks like I'll be getting my copy tomorrow after all after the Release Date Delivery option disappeared from the Amazon PS3 page. Shipped this morning for delivery on the 18th. Yippie-kiyay.
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post #464 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:19pm
How much faith do we have in the AMAZON "release date delivery" option? I am basically freaking out right now over the chance I won't get it tomorrow. I have only been hyped for the game since Friday/Saturday, but already the idea of not being able to play it tomorrow is a calamity beyond imagination.

AMAZON would't sell a release date delivery option if they were not sure about their skills at delivering stuff on the date of release, right? Or do they assume they get it right 75% of the time and can refund credit to everyone else and call it even? I don't know what to think anymore

PS Am I right that 'dead eye aim' is just the bullet time target painting mechanic from COJ:BIB in a 3rd person perspective? Because I thought that was awful and unfun. Regular bullet time is better and feels more like you are in control of the character and not an aiming minigame. Or even better the cool mechanic from COJ1 would have translated perfectly for this. Am I right that it is COJ2 aiming? Does anyone have an opinion?
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post #465 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:24pm
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Originally Posted by Princess Kate View Post
How much faith do we have in the AMAZON "release date delivery" option? I am basically freaking out right now over the chance I won't get it tomorrow. I have only been hyped for the game since Friday/Saturday, but already the idea of not being able to play it tomorrow is a calamity beyond imagination.

AMAZON would't sell a release date delivery option if they were not sure about their skills at delivering stuff on the date of release, right? Or do they assume they get it right 75% of the time and can refund credit to everyone else and call it even? I don't know what to think anymore
I buy from Amazon A LOT, and they have never been late with their timed releases. I have nothing but good experiences with them.
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post #466 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:28pm
Amazon sent me an email about an hour ago, and I'm shipped. Any idea how they're handling the preorder bonuses? Should I expect another email for that code?
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post #467 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:31pm
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Originally Posted by xuldinga View Post
I buy from Amazon A LOT, and they have never been late with their timed releases. I have nothing but good experiences with them.
If you buy one of the timed releases as a gift, and you have it gift-wrapped, it will NOT arrive when it should. It will arrive 1-2 days late. They will, however, refund your shipping and gift wrapping fee when you complain. After having this happen to me on multiple occasions, I now forego gift-wrapping when sending timed releases as gifts.
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post #468 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:32pm
It'll probably be enclosed inside the case. That's how Gamestop does it.
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post #469 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:32pm
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Originally Posted by A-Pathetic View Post
Amazon sent me an email about an hour ago, and I'm shipped. Any idea how they're handling the preorder bonuses? Should I expect another email for that code?
Either it will be in the case or you'll get a separate email in a day or so max.
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post #470 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:32pm
That at least helps to ease my fears a bit, thanks Xuldinga.
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post #471 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:33pm
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Originally Posted by A-Pathetic View Post
Amazon sent me an email about an hour ago, and I'm shipped. Any idea how they're handling the preorder bonuses? Should I expect another email for that code?
after they have confirmation of delivery they will send out the code.
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post #472 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:34pm
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Originally Posted by Overlord View Post
If you buy one of the timed releases as a gift, and you have it gift-wrapped, it will NOT arrive when it should. It will arrive 1-2 days late. They will, however, refund your shipping and gift wrapping fee when you complain. After having this happen to me on multiple occasions, I now forego gift-wrapping when sending timed releases as gifts.
really, ok. thanks, I never had it wrapped but now I know.
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post #473 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:46pm
Yeah, I've never had an issue with them being on time for release date delivery. Special DLC will come as an emailed code (redeemed through XBLA or PSN) at some point afterwards. Usually within a week or two.
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post #474 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:47pm
How do I get a code if I did not pre order? Does ordering in advance of the games release count as a pre order?

IMHO it is not fair to exclude people from codes. If that content exists on my disc and does not need to downloaded seperately, it is my property already IMHO. I used to preorder games at game stop but they perpetually continued to get the games late, and their surly, sketchy service has kept me away since FC2. The last time I remember going there, I paid them entirely in Kennedy half dollars. I felt like that put a definitive period on my game stopping days. But now I am stranded in a gaming world bereft of secret codes and unlockable outfits, which also isn't cool.
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post #475 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:47pm
Mine's still showing as "preparing to ship." Getting slightly worried.
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post #476 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:54pm
You know how I ensure that I'm able to play a hotly anticipated game on its release date? I drive to Best Buy and purchase it in person. #oldskool
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post #477 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:55pm
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Originally Posted by zak chase View Post
You know how I ensure that I'm able to play a hotly anticipated game on its release date? I drive to Best Buy and purchase it in person. #oldskool
We'll see who's laughing when I'm shooting you down with golden guns. GOLDEN GUNS.
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post #478 of 2231
5/17/10 at 5:56pm
more like gay dead gaydemption
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post #479 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:02pm
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Originally Posted by zak chase View Post
You know how I ensure that I'm able to play a hotly anticipated game on its release date? I drive to Best Buy and purchase it in person. #oldskool
So, to summarize:

1)Out the cost of the gas to get there
2)If you're in a state with sales tax, it probably is somewhat equivalent with the cost of amazon.com shipping, so that's a wash;
3)If one bills 350.00-500.00 an hour, for example, you're out the value of your time;
4.)You have to mingle with commoners at Best buy;
5.)You lose out on pre-order bonuses that are free.

Gotta pre-order through Amazon.com, unless a better DLC freebie is through someone else. It's the only way to fly.
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post #480 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:05pm
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Originally Posted by A-Pathetic View Post
We'll see who's laughing when I'm shooting you down with golden guns. GOLDEN GUNS.
QFTW!!!
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post #481 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:10pm
I've never pre-ordered before. I went through Gamestop, do I need to pay for the game in full before release or can I pay the rest tomorrow morning?
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post #482 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:12pm
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Originally Posted by Overlord View Post
So, to summarize:

1)Out the cost of the gas to get there
2)If you're in a state with sales tax, it probably is somewhat equivalent with the cost of amazon.com shipping, so that's a wash;
3)If one bills 350.00-500.00 an hour, for example, you're out the value of your time;
4.)You have to mingle with commoners at Best buy;
5.)You lose out on pre-order bonuses that are free.

Gotta pre-order through Amazon.com, unless a better DLC freebie is through someone else. It's the only way to fly.
1) Best Buy is only 10 minutes from my house.
2) Point to Overlord.
3) Best Buy is only 10 minutes from my house.
4) True dat, but I'll take the kids and they'll enjoy the trip. (My almost-four-year-old will pick out all the Disney Blu-rays she thinks we should buy.)
5) If this Sunday's ad circular is to be believed, everyone who purchases RDR at Best Buy -- not just pre-orderers -- will get the War Horse for free.

(Although, seriously, the hell with that last one! I don't want the best horse in the game given to me just because of where I shop. I want to earn it, damnit! #evenmoreoldskool)
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post #483 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:18pm
I went with the golden guns because I usually believe that more xp, in the long run, is going to be better than the bonus given by any single item.

Then again, maybe I should have done more research into whether fame/xp is going to function in RDR the way it does in other role-playing-ish games.
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post #484 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:27pm
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Originally Posted by zak chase View Post
You know how I ensure that I'm able to play a hotly anticipated game on its release date? I drive to Best Buy and purchase it in person. #oldskool
You pay more and pay tax. Suck it, pilgrim.
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post #485 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:29pm
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Originally Posted by MoonBaseNick View Post
I've never pre-ordered before. I went through Gamestop, do I need to pay for the game in full before release or can I pay the rest tomorrow morning?
You pay for the rest when you pick it up, unless you pre-paid the whole thing, like I did.

Won't sleep much tonight.
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post #486 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:32pm
Which is why I'm NOT going to get the game at midnight.
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post #487 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:36pm
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Originally Posted by zak chase View Post
1) Best Buy is only 10 minutes from my house.
2) Point to Overlord.
3) Best Buy is only 10 minutes from my house.
4) True dat, but I'll take the kids and they'll enjoy the trip. (My almost-four-year-old will pick out all the Disney Blu-rays she thinks we should buy.)
5) If this Sunday's ad circular is to be believed, everyone who purchases RDR at Best Buy -- not just pre-orderers -- will get the War Horse for free.

(Although, seriously, the hell with that last one! I don't want the best horse in the game given to me just because of where I shop. I want to earn it, damnit! #evenmoreoldskool)
The exact reason I didn't pre-order at Best Buy, despite the bonus 500 Reward Zone points. I screwed myself enough getting the most awesome armor in Dead Space the day of release.

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Originally Posted by Alan "Nordling" Cerny View Post
You pay for the rest when you pick it up, unless you pre-paid the whole thing, like I did.

Won't sleep much tonight.
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Originally Posted by MoonBaseNick View Post
Which is why I'm NOT going to get the game at midnight.
Gamestop is exactly five minutes from my house. Bioshock 2, I was two chapters in by 1 am.

I love my new apartment.
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post #488 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:37pm
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Originally Posted by MikeShaynePI View Post
You pay more and pay tax. Suck it, pilgrim.
Bah! You're all just a bunch of lazy couch potatoes, afraid to experience the world past your own mailbox! Like the ... uh, erm ... adventure and excitement of the local Best Buy?
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post #489 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:41pm
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Originally Posted by zak chase View Post
Bah! You're all just a bunch of lazy couch potatoes, afraid to experience the world past your own mailbox! Like the ... uh, erm ... adventure and excitement of the local Best Buy?
With my twenty dollar coupon from amazon.com for pre-ordering, I will buy several books that will transport me to strange and exotic planets. Full of lasers and robots and shit.
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post #490 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:48pm
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Originally Posted by Overlord View Post
With my twenty dollar coupon from amazon.com for pre-ordering, I will buy several books that will transport me to strange and exotic planets. Full of lasers and robots and shit.
Hey, who's to say the cute clerk at Best Buy won't take you somewhere strange and exotic? Wait ... or are cute Best Buy clerks a myth? Maybe they're not so cute but do have lasers.
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post #491 of 2231
5/17/10 at 6:49pm
I had to go into one of these disgusting Best Buys to obtain an iPad. It was not preferable at all!
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post #492 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:07pm
I'm driving my ass to Walmart ,which is 25 miles away, to get this at midnight. I fucking hate living in the middle of nowhere.
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post #493 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:12pm
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Originally Posted by Kyler View Post
I'm driving my ass to Walmart ,which is 25 miles away, to get this at midnight. I fucking hate living in the middle of nowhere.
Yeah. Sounds pretty miserable all the way around. Hope you find some way to fill the lonely bleakness of your days. Maybe ... some video games?
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post #494 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:15pm
I briefly considered the midnight release until I remembered how uncomfortable I get around other gamers. I treat my gaming addiction the same way I treat my alcoholism. The less people who know about it, the better. I don't discuss my character flaws with complete strangers.
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post #495 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:19pm
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Originally Posted by cobane View Post
I briefly considered the midnight release until I remembered how uncomfortable I get around other gamers. I treat my gaming addiction the same way I treat my alcoholism. The less people who know about it, the better. I don't discuss my character flaws with complete strangers.
The real problem is you start to wonder if you're truly similar to the smelly throng hanging around at midnight for the release. And maybe ... deep inside ... you are scared by the realization that they are your people and it's the only place you truly belong.
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post #496 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:34pm
I'll be adding as many chewers as I can for some 360 posse action. Seeing as quite a few of us are getting this, will we be able to form several 8 person groups into one Mega Posse, able to gun down the Mexican Army at will?
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post #497 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:34pm
After that NYT review I had to pre-order this sumbitch from Amazon. Didnt mind springing for the one day shipping either. The page said the $20 gift card comes with it, so I look forward to receiving that.

Pretty much everyone here is on Xbox yes? If there are any PS3 folks here let me know.
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post #498 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:35pm
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Originally Posted by Overlord
The real problem is you start to wonder if you're truly similar to the smelly throng hanging around at midnight for the release. And maybe ... deep inside ... you are scared by the realization that they are your people and it's the only place you truly belong.
If you have recently used bar or liquid soap in the bathroom of a place that you own/pay rent for, you've already won.
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post #499 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:35pm
I am their messiah, I will guide them across the parking lot, into Wal-Mart, and straight to the deodorant aisle.
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post #500 of 2231
5/17/10 at 7:45pm
Gamestop tells me that if I trade in two select Wii titled I can get 40 bucks off. Hrmmmm, how much do I REALLY like Dead Rising (not much) and Super Smash Bros (not enough to keep it)

Anyone else done these trade-ins before? Is it worth it and painless?
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