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Deal of the Week: February 28th, 2012

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DaveKinetic
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:51
For those of you without the season pass

This week's Deal of the Week once again focuses solely on one game, this time it's the turn of Gears of War 3, the game you the TA community voted as "Best Shooter" in the 2011 Game of the Year awards.

Once again the deals include DLC, in-game content and Avatar items.

DLC
RAAM's Shadow in Gears of War 3 - 1200 MSP 800 MSP
Horde Command Pack in Gears of War 3 - 800 MSP 560 MSP

In-Game Content
Weapon Skin Collection - Launch Collection - 3600 MSP 1800 MSP
Weapon Skin Bundle - Haze Set - 240 MSP 160 MSP
Weapon Skin Bundle - Thunderstorm Animated Set - 320 MSP 160 MSP

Avatar Items
Cover Barrier - 320 MSP 200 MSP
Berserker Pet - 240 MSP 120 MSP

As always, Deal of the Week is only available to Xbox LIVE Gold members.
KitsuneChaos
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Last post: 13 Sep 12 at 01:11
Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:53
And this, folks, is why you don't buy the Weapon Skin Launch Collection early in the game...

... like I did. xD
Sashamorning
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:54
Way to stick it to the Season Pass holders, Epic. Yes, I know, we got it on launch, but still. Plus we have to d/l from in-game. THAT is frickin' annoying. I'd like to play other things while waiting for a 2GB download.
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Benchem
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:55
Boring.
Jyejitsu
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:56
Blegh next please >_>
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MiTYH
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:56
Nice to see these finally on sale -- glad I waited. Probably picking up RAAM's shadow, that's the only one I'm really interested in anyway
FREE SHRUGS
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:57
I'd be mad if I didn't already get the season pass when it was on offer. Two Gears 3 DOTW though, Epic really must not be making much money on these DLC.
Phazorknight
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:58
I'm predicting / hoping for some Mass Effect 2 DLC Discount for the next DotW, since it's Mass Effect 3 launch week.
REBORN GAIDIN
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 17:59, Edited on 28 February 12 at 18:00 by REBORN GAIDIN
Cool that the weapons are finally on sale. Too bad I've lost most of my mojo for this game now but the hardcore folks that don't have this yet are sure to love it!

Can I go ahead and throw a plead out there for there not to be another outcry of pissed off season pass holders? I don't think my fragile mind can handle it today... laugh
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Nuclear Blast78
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:00
1800 for skins
still way way overpriced
especially for gears.....
lunchbox1112
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:02
oh yeah. Knew i did right in not buying the season pass :)
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mrzog69
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:03
bought the skins with the game and dont even use any of them switched skins maybe twice so far
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:06
Sashamorning said:Way to stick it to the Season Pass holders, Epic. Yes, I know, we got it on launch, but still. Plus we have to d/l from in-game. THAT is frickin' annoying. I'd like to play other things while waiting for a 2GB download.I think I saw one of the packs in my download history last time I was in there; you might be able to force it that way (I'll be testing this when the next one comes out, but of course by then it'll be too late).
KILLSHOT666
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:06
You Don't Know Jack packs half off would be nice!
Teh Paralyzer
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:09, Edited on 28 February 12 at 18:12 by Teh Paralyzer
Sashamorning said:Way to stick it to the Season Pass holders, Epic. Yes, I know, we got it on launch, but still. Plus we have to d/l from in-game. THAT is frickin' annoying. I'd like to play other things while waiting for a 2GB download.In retrospect to waiting around for the DLC you can start the download then cancel it then dashboard and head to your download history and resume your download then play something else.

That's how I downloaded my 2GB campaign.

EDIT: Erunion said:I think I saw one of the packs in my download history last time I was in there; you might be able to force it that way (I'll be testing this when the next one comes out, but of course by then it'll be too late).Just noticed your post. You CAN download your DLC that way.
Snow Brigade
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:10, Edited on 28 February 12 at 18:15 by Snow Brigade
People paid 3600 MSP at one point for weapon skins?!? Wow, I thought I was a gears fanatic. 1600 msp still seems like a lot just for something cosmetic. Hell, the new trials game will be 16001200(?) msp... for a whole game.
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St0rM101
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:13
Second time gears 3 as had deals already, got a feeling it might surpass gta 4 on amount of deal time
Rondund
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:15
Season pass was sold on the basis that we'd save money on the cost of purchasing each pack individually. Well that turned out to be bulls**t! Really wish I'd not wasted money on "on disc" content and a few maps.
Daeryoon
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:18
KILLSHOT666 said:You Don't Know Jack packs half off would be nice!I second this notion! Would be a nice change. Maybe Apples to Apples as well....

Put something NEW on sale. I know there are people this will benefit, but it targets a small section of gamers. And I am cheap, so I like when anything goes on sale. I'll wait another week.
Sashamorning
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Posted on 28 February 12 at 18:19
Teh Paralyzer said:Sashamorning said:Way to stick it to the Season Pass holders, Epic. Yes, I know, we got it on launch, but still. Plus we have to d/l from in-game. THAT is frickin' annoying. I'd like to play other things while waiting for a 2GB download.In retrospect to waiting around for the DLC you can start the download then cancel it then dashboard and head to your download history and resume your download then play something else.

That's how I downloaded my 2GB campaign.

EDIT: Erunion said:I think I saw one of the packs in my download history last time I was in there; you might be able to force it that way (I'll be testing this when the next one comes out, but of course by then it'll be too late).Just noticed your post. You CAN download your DLC that way.
NIIIIICE. I'll do that next time.
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