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UPS just arrived with my copy from Amazon. It is now apparent that Eddie Riggs loves TWO things: Metal AND... the environment?

http://img2.yfrog.com/img2/2852/rdap.jpg

First time I've seen one of these in an XBOX configuration (or PS3/Wii for that matter)

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I've seen it on a couple of recent games, I for one like it.

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Less plastic = more metal?

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More air metal!

http://www.amoeba.com/dynamic-images...ion-france.jpg

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I don't like how flimsy they are, and the increased probability of damaging or puncturing the slipcover due to zero reinforcement.

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This. And it's just a cheap ass way for them saving plastic to make more cases out of while charging the same price to the studios for said cases.

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There's another kind that just uses thinner plastic instead of holes in the plastic I've seen on DVD cases. I much prefer that method if it's gotta be done (I'm sure being "green" is nice bullet point to stock holders).

Hey, "Green" XBOX cases. That's funny.

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You shouldda got the preorder "album" they had at Best Buy -- it was a pretty sweet game case.

Reviews are coming in and still getting good scores, most aren't quite as enthusiastic as IGN (though Destructoid was pretty disappointed). Still don't know about this one...

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I made the decision to rent it instead of outright buying it. I was just too worried about the length to make the jump on a full purchase. Especially in light of the stuff coming out in the next two weeks. (Borderlands and DJ Hero) It was a tough decision but I'd rather waste $3 finding out how I feel about the complete package than regretting a $50 purchase.

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Hey, where can you rent games for $3? Here we only have Blockbuster and they're like $8 to rent. I know there's also Gamefly, but I have been banned for life from them, so that's out. :sad:

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If anyone happens to get the game at Best Buy and isn't going to use their download code for the Rock Band songs, let me know? :)

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Well I just got done beating the game...took about 7 hours on normal with over 20 side missions completed and lots of exploring. I will be mopping up a few things tonight to make room for Borderlands tomorrow!

Overall the game was pretty good, but nothing new or exciting. The RTS style fighting was pretty terrible, and the Deuce controls like ass. Jack Black had some funny moments, and the game kept me entertained. The side missions are variations of the same 2 or 3 things, and then there are some races. I would definitely only rent this game unless you love Jack Black or want to support a decent developer. 7/10.

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Nevermind then. Seen it done before, but whatever.

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Please no begging for free shit in here. If someone offers and has multiples or whatever, that's one thing - but asking for it isn't cool. Sorry.

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Can we demand free shit then? :)

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Can I have your copy of Uncharted 2 L&O? -wink-

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Can I have your effusive secularity?

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Only played a couple of hours, but I'm really enjoying the game so far. The RTS element I could have done without, maybe they should have saved that for the multiplayer only. I loved when Rock of Ages kicked in during the first mission.

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That was great. I was rocking out.

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The gameplay isn't going to bring anything new or special. It's barely competent but tolerable. The fun is in the environment and humor. Even the subtle shit like the Employee of the Month badge on that boss.

I was pleasantly surprised by the opening sequence. Watched the credits and saw plenty of voices I can't wait to hear.

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It's got a bit more RTS in it than I thought it would, as in, I didn't think it would have any (maybe that's why there was a review embargo, so as not to scare people away when they would mention "RTS elements"), but it's not so bad that it ruins the game - but I still feel kinda duped.

Oh, and...

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I'm glad they're not doing that with PS3 games (yet). You know they will at some point.

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The chain I use here is Family Video. I think there's a bunch, but they're limited to certain states still. I pay a $15 fee and get half off all rentals for 30days. (Movies and games) Games are $7 for 5 nights, so if I rent more than 4 games a month it's worth it. I think last month I got something like 8 games in the one cycle. And that doesn't even include the movie rentals. And more importantly than any of that, they get almost everything on the actual day of release. They're pretty great.


Enjoying the game, but I am running into the same issues some folks have mentioned here. However, I think pinata summed up my feelings perfectly. While there are some areas that really need work, the surroundings and atmosphere more than make up for any issues I've encountered thus far.

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If you guys have a Schnucks grocery store around they also have cheap game rentals and rent one get one free on weekends.

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I'm about two hours in at this point and I'm really enjoying it. Leading the headbanger army definitely gave me a Pikmin vibe, which is never a bad thing. The settings and humor are perfect, at least so far, and I don't really have any complaints about the game yet.