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    Extra, Extra: Crysis $20, Portal $10

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by -Amadeus Excello-, May 18, 2008.

  1. -Amadeus Excello-

    -Amadeus Excello- Notebook Evangelist

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    Not a bad price for Crysis. It's too bad I'll need an expensive GPU to enjoy it. I found the gameplay in the Demo pretty boring.
     
  3. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    But. But. I have to leave my house to get it?

    COME ON EA! CRYSIS ON STEAM!
     
  4. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    My God! You live in freakin' Las Vegas!
     
  5. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    I have them already, and this offer is taking down my chances to sell them expensively :D
     
  6. blksnake

    blksnake Notebook Consultant

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    I picked up Crysis today.

    Looking for a good deal on UT3 and Bioshock...
     
  7. cathy

    cathy Notebook Evangelist

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    Portal costs US$22 here in Singapore. :(

    That's a pretty big rip off seeing how I managed to get the whole Orange Box for US$18. :p
     
  8. moocow21

    moocow21 Notebook Consultant

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    Excellent deal for Crysis, unfortunately it's not available online :(.

    As for Portal, I wouldn't pay a dime for that game but it came with Episode 2 and TF2.
     
  9. Lethal Lottery

    Lethal Lottery Notebook Betrayer

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    wow 20 bucks is a joke, i payed 60 + tax for the LE. im angry. 10 bucks for portal is the price it should have been on day one.
     
  10. Dustin Sklavos

    Dustin Sklavos Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Bioshock, sure.

    UT3?

    I've had it since release and the only times I load it are to remember why I don't load it more often. I'm not saying UT3 is awful; I'm saying UT3 is just UT2004 with a new coat of paint, about half the content stripped out, art design straight out of Quake II, and a single player campaign that is somehow substantially worse than the previous ones.

    I'd pay $15 at most for UT3, MAYBE $20 on a good day if I had a healthy amount of cash, but playing it just makes me think "gee, isn't this the same game I've been playing for the past four years, except worse?"
     
  11. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    Believe me, it gets old. Real fast. There are only so many years that flashy lights, gambling, drinking, and girls can seem fresh before you decide to stop visiting the Strip entirely.
     
  12. AznImports602

    AznImports602 Notebook Deity

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    I hate being broke....
     
  13. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Ah, I see.

    My mom visits Las Vegas whenever a cousin turns 21 (pretty much every year.. big family). I'm 8 months away! lol.
     
  14. -Amadeus Excello-

    -Amadeus Excello- Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't bring your girlfriend. HA! That's all I'm going to suggest.

    Do. Not. Bring. A. Girlfriend!
     
  15. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Why not ? :D
    Will there be a "Crysis" or some magical "Portal" there ?
     
  16. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Right. I'm on the way to the airport!
    (And if someone could be waiting when i land holding a "willys" sign i would be greatfull :cool:)
     
  17. SonDa5

    SonDa5 Notebook Deity

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    Thanks for the tip.

    I went to Circuit City's WEB site and found a copy of Crysis at one local store here in Los Angeles. By the time I got to the store it was sold. :(

    However I found the add for the deal at Circuit City and took it to Walmart and they price matched it for me. It was the last copy of Crysis at that Walmart. :)

    I have been waiting for a good deal like this to buy Crysis.

    :)
     
  18. -Amadeus Excello-

    -Amadeus Excello- Notebook Evangelist

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    Glad to have been of service.

    Enjoy your copy of Crysis -- be sure to post some screenies.
     
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    terek Notebook Consultant

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    Haaaa, the joy of buying games late you guys are lucky (-_-) if only i was patient like you guys during that decisive moment; TO BUY or NOT TO BUY!!!

    It was the so hype when it first came out and was freaking expensive, since everyone reviewed it The Best Game of The Year :( :( :(
     
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    Burning Balls Notebook Evangelist

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    If you ask someone to hold up a sign saying "Willys", you might get more than you bargained for.

    :D
     
  21. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    Enough money and even I would be willing to do it for you.

    *gets out sharpie and giant poster board*

    :D