Hooligaani
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Nice surprise, my gold runs out in April and I have no intention to renew it. At least it's signing off on a high (by GWG standards) note.
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TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
For the avoidance of doubt it was a lucky guess I am not an insider 
Goodacre0081
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on the other side of the coin I could also say the same thing for the 6 years I subscribed to XBL. prior to the GwG program of course.
Bucket-o-roadkill
Member
The fuck? What was the deal with Worth playing being all dickish, finding the Hitman Absolution rumours 'amusing' only to then come out a couple of hours later to say 'So.. Erm, yeah it's Hitman Absolution!'
Yep an eight year old game would be great.
Would have been par for the course and been a more fun game to boot.
That's great, never played Hitman before, but it's something I've wanted to try. Will definitely give it a go. I haven't actually played any of the GwG (that I can remember off the top of my head) games yet.
Yep, should've been 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
Yeah it's "Par for the course" which is why they wouldn't want to do blood money, they are trying to make XBLG have value
Agent Icebeezy
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Bought and beat hitman absolution on steam full price. Awesome game. Have fun guys and girls.
Miles Quaritch
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Age has nothing to do with it. Blood Money is a fantastic game, Absolution is hot garbage.
Would be a damn sight better than Absolution.
It does when everyone is complaining about the all the games on the program being old.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Those people are clueless. I'd rather take an 8 year old great game over one that's relatively new and hot garbage.
Any word yet on the Arcade game?
Miles Quaritch
Member
I haven't seen any mention of what it is yet. Would be nice if it was Banjo Tooie.
How is it confirmed? They are the "leading independent (no corporate overlords here!) video game news and reviews site" - how about something official?
Is Absolution really that bad? The impressions I've heard of it have been neutral, liking it but criticizing the broken disguise system.
Is it really "hot garbage"?
I also found the save system to be among the worst I've ever seen. Completely counter to the kind of methodical play Hitman games encourage.
Miles Quaritch
Member
It really is. The broken disguise mechanic is the least of the problems this game has. The AI is garbage, the missions are all garbage, Instinct is broken and garbage. It's just a terrible Hitman game and wouldn't pass for a very good game even if it was a new IP.
Yup.
For the avoidance of doubt it was a lucky guess I am not an insider
That's exactly what an insider would say.
They were right for March GwG. So I guess they can be trust.
Absolution is a great game. Just not a great Hitman game. Garbage?? Absolutely not.
Ein Bear
Member
Hitman Absolution is pretty cool. Has there been any word about XB1 games starting this month too?
C'mon, they aren't going to give the game of the generation away for free.
C'mon, they aren't going to give the game of the generation away for free.
stn
Member
Absolution is...decent. I'd score it a 7. Why?
Pros:
-Good cover system, feels more natural than using a camera to peek around walls
-Graphics
Cons:
-Hitman doesn't need an elaborate story
-AWFUL disguise system
-Many missions have no target
-Checkpoints
-No custom load-out
-Boring setting
-Laughable antagonist
Basically, Absolution was the first Hitman game where I didn't care to use stealth at all. I didn't find any fun since most of the levels didn't even involve targets. Or they just involved situations where you almost had to use weapons. Also, the main antagonist almost made the game feel like a parody or comedy of some sort.
The Hitman I like is the one where 47 infiltrates a party and takes out a target. Or where he snipes a triad leader during a meeting. Not the one where he walks through a door, ends the checkpoint, and then receives a number score. Ugh.
Pros:
-Good cover system, feels more natural than using a camera to peek around walls
-Graphics
Cons:
-Hitman doesn't need an elaborate story
-AWFUL disguise system
-Many missions have no target
-Checkpoints
-No custom load-out
-Boring setting
-Laughable antagonist
Basically, Absolution was the first Hitman game where I didn't care to use stealth at all. I didn't find any fun since most of the levels didn't even involve targets. Or they just involved situations where you almost had to use weapons. Also, the main antagonist almost made the game feel like a parody or comedy of some sort.
The Hitman I like is the one where 47 infiltrates a party and takes out a target. Or where he snipes a triad leader during a meeting. Not the one where he walks through a door, ends the checkpoint, and then receives a number score. Ugh.
I've never played a Hitman game before and found Absolution to be a lot of fun. I never got around to completing it so I'm quite glad its going on GWG.
royox
Member
I wasn't really following the story very closely tbh. I had a basic grasp of what was going on though, I don't think the previous games would really be necessary.
MikeE21286
Member
Got it about 6 months ago in PS+
Not a terrible GWG game as far as GWG goes I guess.
Not a terrible GWG game as far as GWG goes I guess.
RPS37
Member
That wasn't $3.50 on XBL, was it? Because if so...
LordBaztion
Member
Absolution is an amazing game, as rewarding as Dark Souls. The game has a dinamic difficulty, it allows you to set your own challenges. Hope you to enjoy it.
It was during the big holiday Xbox Live sale I believe.
abracadaver
Member
the second april GWG 360 game will be announced today and hopefully an xbox one game as well.
Phil spencer tweeted on february 3rd that we can expect news on X1 GWG "fairly soon" and the rumor said it would start in april.
I really hope thats true.
Phil spencer tweeted on february 3rd that we can expect news on X1 GWG "fairly soon" and the rumor said it would start in april.
I really hope thats true.
LordBaztion
Member
C'on Phill, you don't need to give something great but at least start the program.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
So i guess Japan will get different game again
Dre_G_Writer
Member
My live runs out in like two days and I aint even worried about renewing it. I dont even play multiplayer games much any more so it aint even like im missing anything since all they are giving away for free are old, mediocre games.
The Real Napsta
Member
You did?!
sadly for some people age is more important than anything else with these free games. to them a mediocre recent game is far better deal than an old AAA one.
Bungie
Member
Yes!?
SmokinGunZ1981
Member
Little of topic, I bought Blood Money during the last big MS sale but I've never been able to get it to run because I'm connected via HDM is it still the same?
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SmokinGunZ1981
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Unfortunately I've got no idea where the component cables are anymore.
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