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[a secret-boss]

i guess I'll hold off from finishing the game or even transfer my saved game to PC

 

[RoadHazard]

Hopefully a good amount of content considering how long the game will have been out when this releases, but the 30 day delay for all platforms but one sucks.

 

[Hot Coldman]

So that's one thing we'll see at the press conference!

 

[NullPointer]

Wait, what? Exclusive to 360 a month before PC? What the fuck is this?

Microsoft pissing off every other platform customer out there while thinking its giving the 360 a positive image. Idiots.

 

[MattKeil]

There's a bit of a difference between a week timed exclusive like the BF3 CQC dlc, and a MONTH.

But, again, a month-long timed exclusive is not all that unusual, especially for Bethesda.

It comes out when it comes out. Yeah, PC players have to wait longer, but we also get the better version, so...

 

[WrenchNinja]

Seriously. It's comical that it makes people mad.

I fail to see what's so comical of not liking timed exclusive dlc.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Timed exclusive DLC is such a despicable practice. Hey customers, thanks for buying our game, but you done fucked up and didn't buy it on the right platform!

 

[Ponn]

Timed DLC makes it that much easier to wait for GOTY editions.

 

[theBishop]

Wow, 30 days less likely I'll care when it's finally released (on PC).

 

[base shagohod]

Yeah I didn't word that right, I was trying to say that they would gloat about it being a timed exclusive for 360, not ignoring it. By "dancing" I meant "bragging".

Ohh haha gotcha. Yeah they'll definitely do that.

 

[JimmyRustler]

It's about time god damn it... Day 1.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Well, at least we know it has Snow Elves and Crossbows.

I would like some Dwemer though

 

[Interfectum]

Microsoft pissing off every other platform customer out there while thinking its giving the 360 a positive image. Idiots.

I blame bethesda more than MS. I hope whatever kickback they got for the time delay is worth agitating the fanbase over.

 

[Seanspeed]

Microsoft pissing off every other platform customer out there while thinking its giving the 360 a positive image. Idiots.

Its not about giving the 360 a positive image, but a way of saying, "Hey, buy the 360 and you're gonna get extra benefits".

 

[Deleted member 17706]

I think Microsoft should go the extra step and lock out anyone who isn't an Xbox Live Gold member.

 

[Hobbestetrician]

Seriously? That is all we are getting now? These announcements of announcements of information are getting really tiresome. Just give me info or wait to say anything until you are willing to give me info.

 

[Felix Lighter]

I hope by the time this comes out, there will be a nice definitive list of mods. I'm definitely looking forward to getting back into Skyrim at some point.

 

[Petrichor]

DLC reveals at an E3 press conference?

Yep, this E3 is going to blow.

(Hopefully nintendo can save the day)

 

[Dave1988]

Guys, look on the bright side...


After one month, the X360 beta testers should be able to provide us with information on how broken the DLC is.

 

[Hugs]

I wonder how much these timed exclusives cost Microsoft?

 

[Hot Coldman]

I wonder how much these timed exclusives cost Microsoft?

In the long run they probably contribute somewhat to console sales, so not that much I bet.

 

[maniac-kun]

Iam not realy excited for this because of 2 things:
1. announcement of an announcement of an announcement.
2. 30 days exclusive

 

[ironcreed]

Damn, no info until E3? Will be looking forward to it all the same.

 

[Schobeleth]

So that's one thing we'll see at the press conference!

Touche, I was thinking the same thing xD I'll actually watch the MS conference just to see the footage. I really hope it's a substantial chunk like they've been promising and not some lame bite sized, linear storyline. I also hope it adds a considerable amount of extras/minor content, but I guess I'm hoping for too much. Still haven't beaten it, I was planning to before the DLC - maybe I will so I can start a new char just for the DLC, but this depends on when it takes place (post main story or more of a side story type thing).

 

[Yeah_its_Bob]

We still on that ridiculous 30 day exclusive crap. ugh

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

Microsoft pissing off every other platform customer out there while thinking its giving the 360 a positive image. Idiots.

They're actually thinking they're driving people to pick up Xbox 360 versions of certain titles, and going by sales, it seems to be working. Both Sony and Microsoft have been pushing exclusive content for years now, but at least in Microsoft's case it's mostly just temporary exclusivity.

For the record, I also dislike the concept of exclusive content, especially when it's retailer-specific, but it's been with us forever and it's here to stay.

 

[Gartooth]

Guys, look on the bright side...


After one month, the X360 beta testers should be able to provide us with information on how broken the DLC is.

Haha, I was just thinking about posting something about 360 users beta testing for the rest of us.

 

[edgefusion]

Guys, look on the bright side...


After one month, the X360 beta testers should be able to provide us with information on how broken the DLC is.

They'll tell us it's so broken and full of bugs. Then it'll sell a bazillion copies and be declared DLC of the forever.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Microsoft pissing off every other platform customer out there while thinking its giving the 360 a positive image. Idiots.

This could be said about any timed exclusive content from any company.

 

[MightyHedgehog]

It's truly amazing how people react so strongly over thirty days. Thirty fucking days.

 

[Jake Tower]

For every hour of Skyrim I played I soured on it more and more, so unless this DLC is randomly being farmed out to a dev that knows what writing is, probably going to pass. After New Vegas I can't take listening to or reading Bethesda dialogue anymore, nevermind the other problems with their games.

LOL

 

[NullPointer]

Its not about giving the 360 a positive image, but a way of saying, "Hey, buy the 360 and you're gonna get extra benefits".

I'm completely positive that Microsoft has no understanding of that term.

This could be said about any timed exclusive content from any company.

Yep. Its idiotic every single time.

I blame bethesda more than MS. I hope whatever kickback they got for the time delay is worth agitating the fanbase over.

And I'm more than happy to heap the blame on any and all responsible parties.

 

[Plasmid]

Considering E3 is only a month and a half week away i'm excited.

 

[Yeah_its_Bob]

It's truly amazing how people react so strongly over thirty days. Thirty fucking days.

I bought the game shouldn't I get the same dlc the same day?

 

[Seanspeed]

I'm completely positive that Microsoft has no understanding of that term.

I dont even know what that comment means. :/

 

[Hugs]

In the long run they probably contribute somewhat to console sales, so not that much I bet.

Skyrim has been out for over six months, I imagine that the people who are going to buy Downloadable Content for it have already made their purchase. It seems like kind of an odd choice.

 

[xxczx]

I bought the game shouldn't I get the same dlc the same day?

But you bought the game, not the DLC.

 

[BigDug13]

Wait, what? Exclusive to 360 a month before PC? What the fuck is this?

Does it really matter for a mere 30 days? PC owners have gotten a ton of mod content since day 1 as well as the potential for graphics that blow away the 360 version.

 

[Riposte]

Will this let me jump and grab onto the monsters(e.g. dragons) and stab them as they fly away with me still holding on?

 

[Petrichor]

I can understand if PC players are mad....

...but I thought the PS3 version of skyrim was completely broken and unplayable? What difference does it make if PS3 owners have to wait 30 days to not be able to play the DLC?

 

[MightyHedgehog]

I bought the game shouldn't I get the same dlc the same day?

If you educated yourself in the case that Bethsoft didn't do a good enough job making that clear, it was announced well before the game came out that X360 would get the first two DLC expansions exclusively for thirty days. Most things don't explain themselves until you find out too late or educate yourself. It's just how it's always worked, even DLC this entire generation of consoles. Seven years, man, so this isn't a new thing. If you've got a problem, you should scream at Bethsoft for doing the deal. DLC ain't an equal rights type thing, man, it's a product sold on store shelves, even the electronic kind that don't actually have shelves.

 

[Mechanized]

360 gets DLC early, I get naked ladies in my game. Fair trade imo.

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

Skyrim has been out for over six months, I imagine that the people who are going to buy Downloadable Content for it have already made their purchase. It seems like kind of an odd choice.

That's precisely why this deal has been announced before the game even came out.

 

[bigtroyjon]

I bought the game shouldn't I get the same dlc the same day?

When you bought the game this info was widely known.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

LOL

Why LOL? New Vegas wasn't written by Bethesda.

 

[Gravijah]

Why LOL? New Vegas wasn't written by Bethesda.

actually, i think it's a misunderstanding. dude "loling" thought other dude meant bethesda wrote new vegas. prolly.

 

[raphier]

If this is an expansion pack, we really should drop DLC-part of the title.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Yep. Its idiotic every single time.

If it has to be done by the first parties I would rather it be timed and not exclusive.

 

[U2NUMB]

So I am gonna call it... this is not DLC this is a massive expansion that will be not only downloadable but also disc based. Price will clock in at 30 bucks. (20 on the low side)

What was shivering isles when it launched?

 

[NullPointer]

I dont even know what that comment means. :/

I mean their track record of benefits. First they delayed some game demos from Xbox Live Silver Members and touted immediate access to game demos as a "benefit" of Xbox Live Gold. Now they agree to delay game content to all other platforms and present that as a "benefit"?

Yeah. I don't think that word means what they think it means.

If it has to be done by the first parties I would rather it be timed and not exclusive.

[ ] A. Platform Exclusive
[ ] B. Timed Exclusive
[x] C. None of the above.

360 gets DLC early...

Its not early on the 360. Its delayed everywhere else.