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[UnObtainium17]

not bad.

 

[Kajiba]

Never played sleepy dogs, so I'm happy.

 

[abracadaver]

How is Sleeping Dogs on the 360 ? Good framerate and image quality ?

 

[Majukun]

well,at least they are good games.

but microsoft isn't really tempting me renewed my xbox live gold subscription

 

[TeRey09]

How were the free games for PS+ in the first 6 months?

 

[_Ryo_]

The one thing XBLG has over PS+ is you keep the game, even if not subscribed. The trick is that you have to be subscribed to do just about anything though, so it's more likely you're going to keep it.

 

[Tommy DJ]

The fact that you actually keep these forever makes it better than PS+ for me. I'm also glad that they aren't all "new" games. I missed out on Crackdown but I played and enjoyed it because it was free. I had PS+ for 3 months and none of the games were even worth trying, except for Hotline Miami and Gravity Rush. I can't play them anymore until I renew but I won't.

The problem with handing out games this old is that you can buy these old games off Amazon for less than $20 new on all platforms. Sleeping Dogs, like all Square Enix properties older than 6 months, has depreciated in price that retailers can sell it in their store's bargain bins without much trouble. Actually, I'm not surprised its Square Enix handing out these games this month since they love doing it with PS+.

I know you shouldn't complain about "free stuff" but its still not particularly good value. If you're subscribed to PS+, like you have subscribed to Xbox Live for 6 years, the fact you don't own the games isn't too much of an issue. How many games do you seriously replay after a few years?

How were the free games for PS+ in the first 6 months?

Shit.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Sleepy Dawgs is an actual good game for once.

They have a looooong way to go, but MS is moving in a positive direction with this service it seems.
Better not be offering fucking Kingdom of Keflings-tier garbage again next month.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Ah, okay. When is the next major game show/event? Maybe they'll announce them there?

CES is very soon. Do video games even have any sort of presence there anymore?

 

[OdysseusVA]

But I've already played Sleepy Dogs
Does the DLC have a considerable amount of content?

 

[dinosaur_hunter2]

Thread title made me laugh so hard ("Sleepy dogs")...

Anyway, Sleeping Dogs is a great game and everyone should experience it. And it also has kung fu (I'm a kung fu student), so it's even better.

 

[dralla]

Guardian of Light is fantastic, it's overlooked but I think it's one of the best downloadable games this (last?) gen

 

[Prince Vultan]

How were the free games for PS+ in the first 6 months?

What does that matter right now? It's the PS+ games the past 6 months that are relevant in any comparison here.

Shit.

Weren't the first two games on Plus Wipeout HD and Shatter? Those are about as far from "shit" as you'll get on current consoles :/

 

[cdwjustin]

Both of them games ps plus has already gotten a long while ago

 

[FourMyle]

Haven't played either of those games. Good stuff.

 

[jbug617]

Ah, okay. When is the next major game show/event? Maybe they'll announce them there?

GDC and then Pax East.

 

[Steverulez]

Halo?

Spartan Assault

 

[Miles Quaritch]

CES is very soon. Do video games even have any sort of presence there anymore?

Not usually. Maybe that'll change in 2014?

GDC and then Pax East.

GDC. Totally forgot about that one. That's in February or March?

 

[Madrugador]

Good month, but I already played both on PC (and I also have SD on PS3) so I'll pass.

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

Both of these have been free on PS+ for three eternities.

 

[jon bones]

i know people are blinded by their fanboyness but it's ok to say this is the first time games for gold has given something of value

How is Sleeping Dogs on the 360 ? Good framerate and image quality ?

very good on all counts

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Sleeping Dogs is a pleasant surprise for a freebie.

I beat it already but now I have a reason to play the DLC.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Both of these have been free on PS+ for three eternities.

You're assuming everyone had PS+ then. I didn't at the time so this is pretty good news for me.

 

[jbug617]

GDC. Totally forgot about that one. That's in February or March?

March

 

[cluderi]

Not bad at all, everyone should play Sleepy Dogs (and eat pork buns)

Might have to find myself a one month code.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

How were the free games for PS+ in the first 6 months?

Shit.

It wasn't shit by any measure, but it really picked up a lot of steam after the hacking incident.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Even though I gots a PS4 now.. Im fucking with this!

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

You're assuming everyone had PS+ then. I didn't at the time so this is pretty good news for me.

I suppose.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

March

Thanks. That's something to look forward too, I really hope they make some announcements as they are already looking pretty anaemic in terms of indie releases compared to the PS4 and even the U.

 

[JawzPause]

Glad to see MS are choosing better titles, still not on Sony's level but definitely in the right direction.

 

[TsuWave]

their best offering yet

 

[Tommy DJ]

Weren't the first two games on Plus Wipeout HD and Shatter? Those are about as far from "shit" as you'll get on current consoles :/

Completely forgot about Wipeout HD. It was $20 at the time too!

It wasn't shit by any measure, but it really picked up a lot of steam after the hacking incident.

Before June 2012, the selection was downright awful which by definition made the service pretty rubbish. What drove PS+ in regards to games and game prices then were the discounts if you didn't have Steam. I remember shit like Borderlands having decent discounts if you had PS+.

Now, PS+ just hands you recent games that have, at worst, mediocre reviews and still generally charge a high price at most retail stores. That's why the service actually looks good these days because the games are generally decent and still charge a decent price if you were ever on the fence about a game (like Soul Sacrifice or Catherine).

 

[level44]

MS still over-delivering in value I see.

 

[nel e nel]

If I'm gonna be away from my console 'til March, will I be able to claim the games for free if I put them in my download queue through xbox.com, and then actually turn on my console months later? Thanks.

Yep, I've been queueing them up from work.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Before June 2012, the selection was downright awful which by definition made the service pretty rubbish. What drove PS+ then were really the discounts if you didn't have Steam.

Now, PS+ just hands you recent games that have, at worst, mediocre reviews and still generally charge a high price at most retail stores. That's why the service actually looks good these days because the games are generally decent and charge a decent price if you ever wanted to try the game.

Nah. Wipeout HD, Critter Crunch, Shatter, Burnout Paradise, Dead Nation, Crash Commando, Trine 2, Shank 2 and FC2 are all fantastic games.

It's obviously a better service now, but it was never really shit. It had a few lulls and some disappointing months, but it was never really awful or shit like some of the GwG offerings have been.

 

[StUnNeR H2K]

Now I'm going to have to play my 360 again.

Oh well, exciting, haven't played either.

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

Lara Croft GOL is an amazing game. Everyone should try it.
Sleeping Doge is good too.

 

[Silky]

And now I own SD on everything

 

[KDC720]

Those are good picks. Sleeping Dogs is fantastic and I've heard great things about GoL.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Nice! Looks like I'll be cashing in on my free month of Live next month! Might as well trade in my copy of Sleeping Dogs on 360.

 

[Camjo-Z]

Already have both but at least it's not as bad as the last few offerings. Good for those who haven't had PS+ in recent years I suppose.

 

[soulassssns]

MS still over-delivering in value I see.

Oh look someone has horrible taste in games.

 

[EBE]

not bad. already done a full 100% walkthrough of sleeping dogs and its dlc. amazing game for those who havent played it yet. and guardian of the light is an excellent co op game.

 

[TeRey09]

What does that matter right now? It's the PS+ games the past 6 months that are relevant in any comparison here.

It matters right now because IMO it seems weird comparing the current PS+, a matured service, to GWG a service still in it's infancy.In the beginning PS+, arguably, wasn't as great as it is now, it needed time to get better and it will certainly take for GWG to do the same.

 

[TheRealTalker]

wonder if Nintendo will jump on the free games bandwagon

 

[The Flash]

Easily the best month of the program. Will get both of these games for sure.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

Guardian of Light is fantastic, it's overlooked but I think it's one of the best downloadable games this (last?) gen

I had a great time with it despite my complete indifference to the Tomb Raider franchise.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

wonder if Nintendo will jump on the free games bandwagon

After how they handled VC upgraded games?

 

[SmoothRunningGun]

Good games. Competition is a beautiful thing. They need to start including something for Xbone.

 

[Sec0nd]

So MS finally decided to give good games when my XBL ran out for the first time since Halo 2, great. Is it possible to renew for one month without a creditcard?