So, the reason they gave the Marketplace its own blade is so that crap like this can be purchased more easily.
Awesome.
I'm surprised about why they're charging for this sort of thing. A quick search of the Net would probably turn up a number of strategies for any games not long after it's released. It's like charging for bottled tap-water.
True, these videos are probably by the devs; however I doubt there's many games out there at all where the devs are the best at the game for long after release.
Still, if enough people want it...
I wonder if these things really sell? I suppose they do since they keep making them! It's Pretty sad though.
Microsoft why do you keep doing this?
You're turning the Marketplace into a joke. Put some quality content up there. Don't charge for crap like this.
Guys no one is forcing you to buy it, so chill.
MILKITPLACE
My guess would be these probably aren't targeted toward the demographic of gamers that would actually actively search for strategy guides to play the game better.
Although it seems to be the trend among most games having the developers not being the most skilled at it Shadowrun might differ. I'm sure they spent a tremendous amount of time balancing the game to level the playing field between the PC and Xbox 360 gamers and through that process had quite a bit of strategy development to go through in order to make that balance happen, so 100 points doesn't seem like such a bad price for the video. Although I can say I won't be purchasing it, as I prefer to learn to play games well independently.
"I wonder if these things really sell? I suppose they do since they keep making them! It's Pretty sad though."
They'll keep making them whether they sell or not. They cost virtually nothing to make or distribute, so if only a few people buy them then it's all profit.
I'm in the same boar as Litheon as far as having no need for the videos BUT i can see their value to someone having a hard time getting a grip on the game and looking for a little help.I MIGHT buy one just to see how much help they actually provide.To that extent i am a little curious.
I think for the first time ever, I would probably disagree with your response, Litheon.
While I understand your thinking in believing this might not be aimed at the demographic who would search for tips, I think that the likes of Youtube and Google are that popular these days - way more so than Xbox Live - that even the most casual, every-day-gamer would think of Google for game tips before Xbox Live - and that's with the payment issue aside.
I would also say that, although yes, devs do spend ample time on game strategy development (something this dev should be doing right now instead of chatting on comment boards ;) ), the sheer size and dedication of the gaming community will often supersede that very quickly.
Having said that, from a business point of you, ease of access will likely be the seller of these sorts of strategies. Why move from your sofa when, for a relatively low fee, it's accessible in front of you on Xbox Live! :) That, too, will likely be regardless of whether someone is a hardcore gamer or the most casual web user, and personally what I think will be the biggest seller of things such as these.
Still, these videos will have incurred virtually no overheads, so I suppose that it's only profit that they can make :)
Just another example of how the Marketplace is becoming a joke within the community. Crap like this should be free, considering the annual expense of subscription needed just to play online and also considering that you don't get a lot back in return for your spent cash.
i say it nearly every round of gears i play, the best strategy is to win. second best is don't get shot, third best is travels in pairs for when you do get shot. and lastly make sure the other team does the opposite to all three previous tactics. you simply can't lose. and i just saved you all 100 points.
it's a freakin game, does anyone actually need gameplay strategies to an online game? the other guys WILL adapt. the best stretegy is to fill your team with very adaptable players and mix up your tactics every round so the enemy doesn't predict your movements.
but some jerkwad in microsoft certs decided that party systems are cheating so random teams only.
i hear shadowrun has parties but i don't hear happy commenst about finding matches and the game just wasn't fun when i played the demo.
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Anyone who buys this needs medical help.
K first off, I dont know about you guys but I got alot more problems on my plate then to complain about the price on this content. I wouldn't download it if it was free, and I wont download it at 100 points.
What is important here, is that we shadowrun players need to know if/when the DLC for shadowrun will come out (new maps, weapons, etc). We need details. Is Fasa done with? Will new maps come? We need details.
Jaiyan said:
"It's like charging for bottled tap-water."
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo do just that with Dasani and Aquafina respectively. ;)
As for these videos, I won't be buying them but I don't mind them being offered. They give the Marketplace a little variety just in case anyone does happen to want them. However, I *would* be annoyed if a developer released videos such as these but hadn't added any element of a tutorial to their game.
I think it's amazing that people still complain about this...They've been doing it for months now.
Man, I really hope this is not a trend :( A full price game that already has a questionable amount of content. (I think at least $10 cheaper and then a round of DLC to come would be fairer)... but to be full priced plus another 400 points that other games would give you for free. Bad form MS... bad form.
Maybe I'm over reacting, but I'm thinking of golden geese, and something about killing them.
hogwash
1. Worthless, false, or ridiculous speech or writing; nonsense.
2. Garbage fed to hogs; swill.
Major - stop kidding yourself. These don't need a price tag. End of story.
THEY HAVE BRASS FUCKING BALLS TO CHARGE FOR SUCH A AHLF ASSED GAME......ARRRRRRRRRGH!!! GETTING TO HATE MICRO (LOL) TRANSACTIONS!!!!
I bought all of um.
whaa whaaa! paid content on the market place! what about europe and canada whaaa!!!??
Ah, Litheon.
Makes sense.
These are targeted toward 'retards'.
Gotcha.
Isn't that an oxymoron?
I mean putting shadowrun and Strategy like that?
lol.