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Subject: The price isn't fair!!!! [/sarcasm]

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

Actually, it is. if you listened to the podcast this is no longer considered an expansion. Halo 3: ODST is now a full game (that means about 10-12 hours long). As Halo 3: ODST is considered to be a full game made by an 'A; title company, it is full price.

You may argue that as it doesn't have it's own multiplayer, but there are many games that cost $60 that never came with ANY multiplayer at all, even co-op (Force Unleashed?)

You may also argue that this game only took two years to complete, where as Halo 3 took three years, so obviously this one should be cheaper. Well compare this to the fact that COD 5 (also costing $60) only took a single year to make.

Finally you could argue that 'But Bungie said it was only going to be $30!!!!" Well, I hate to burst your suddenly empty pocketed bubble, but Bungie didn't say quite that. When the game was in it's early stages and was being treated as a 3 hour expansion, they expected it to price out at about $30, but were careful to say that this was an estimate, and that Microsoft sets the price, not Bungie. The now Game has become something more along the lines of 10 hour long, and had a multiplayer aspect added to it that didn't exist when they suggested the price may be lower.

So to wrap up, when pricing a game Microsoft (or any other gaming company for that matter) looks at the game for what is packaged inside. It doesn't matter if some of that content existed in some other game or not, it's packaged with this game, so it comes at a cost. also think if we were to do as some people suggest with the two different versions (one with Halo 3 MM and one with out) the one that came as only one disc would be priced at $60, and the one with MM would be priced much higher. Without the Halo 3 MM that you all seem to think is making this game $60, the game would still be $60 as it has enough content with just the campaign for them to warrant a full price title.



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  • 06.20.2009 8:50 AM PDT
Subject: The price isn't fair!!!!

You must be the first person to bring this up! Well done for your strong sense of perception my friend!

  • 06.20.2009 8:54 AM PDT

Halo: CE Anniversary Achievement Idea
C-C-C-CANNON BREAKER!
Let Sgt. Johnson die on Halo.

You also have to consider that since it's open world, it could be even longer. :O

  • 06.20.2009 8:54 AM PDT

Yes, really

i think it took only two years because they didnt have to make a new engine, fewer textures(reused H3's probably) fewer models(H3's probably). also bungie is amazing,so they work fast

  • 06.20.2009 8:54 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

Posted by: Wolverfrog
You must be the first person to bring this up! Well done for your strong sense of perception my friend!

if you are being sarcastic, Did you read my post?

if you are being serious, did you read the forums?

i just presented it in such a way that was more intelligent.

  • 06.20.2009 9:03 AM PDT

Join Lucid Orange a machinima/custom gaming group!

Join Lower The Guns they are a group that wants to get the guns lowered on halo 3.

Its a new mother -blam!- game! Don't cry about 60$!

  • 06.20.2009 9:04 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

Posted by: Carolina Fan 46
Its a new mother -blam!- game! Don't cry about 60$!

again did you read the post?

  • 06.20.2009 9:05 AM PDT

I think the price is fair. Plus it took two years because they had only a small team of bungie employees working on it. Meaning it could have been finished in 1.

  • 06.20.2009 9:05 AM PDT
Subject: The price isn't fair!!!! [/sarcasm]
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Posted by: Phoenix1330
Actually, it is. if you listened to the podcast this is no longer considered an expansion. Halo 3: ODST is now a full game (that means about 10-12 hours long).

You know what, I'm proud of you. I was actually going to read all of your post and make up a well thought out retort. But then I stumbled upon this lie.

"(that means about 10-12 hours long). "

I love podcasts, I have a whole directory on my computer dedicated to Bungie's podcasts. They did not say it was 10-12 hours long..

Once they do state how long it is (last time I checked they said 4-6 hours) I'll give in and accept that the game is worth 60$. Till then, bite my shiny metal ass.

  • 06.20.2009 9:07 AM PDT
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Very good post my friend. I hope the people who are constantly complaining about the price actually read this.

  • 06.20.2009 9:07 AM PDT

Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: Wolverfrog
You must be the first person to bring this up! Well done for your strong sense of perception my friend!

if you are being sarcastic, Did you read my post?

if you are being serious, did you read the forums?

i just presented it in such a way that was more intelligent.


Oh my, I'm sorry. From the title, I presumed it to be another rant, thus I didn't read.

  • 06.20.2009 9:07 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

Posted by: Wolverfrog
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: Wolverfrog
You must be the first person to bring this up! Well done for your strong sense of perception my friend!

if you are being sarcastic, Did you read my post?

if you are being serious, did you read the forums?

i just presented it in such a way that was more intelligent.


Oh my, I'm sorry. From the title, I presumed it to be another rant, thus I didn't read.


lol no worries

  • 06.20.2009 9:13 AM PDT
Subject: The price isn't fair!!!! [/sarcasm]

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Actually, it is. if you listened to the podcast this is no longer considered an expansion. Halo 3: ODST is now a full game (that means about 10-12 hours long).

You know what, I'm proud of you. I was actually going to read all of your post and make up a well thought out retort. But then I stumbled upon this lie.

"(that means about 10-12 hours long). "

I love podcasts, I have a whole directory on my computer dedicated to Bungie's podcasts. They did not say it was 10-12 hours long..

Once they do state how long it is (last time I checked they said 4-6 hours) I'll give in and accept that the game is worth 60$. Till then, bite my shiny metal ass.
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actually they had said full game. they didn't specify a time, but said the words 'Full Game'
a full game is 10-12 hours long as a standard. this means ODST is now 10-12 hours as it is a FULL GAME

  • 06.20.2009 9:16 AM PDT
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Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Actually, it is. if you listened to the podcast this is no longer considered an expansion. Halo 3: ODST is now a full game (that means about 10-12 hours long).

You know what, I'm proud of you. I was actually going to read all of your post and make up a well thought out retort. But then I stumbled upon this lie.

"(that means about 10-12 hours long). "

I love podcasts, I have a whole directory on my computer dedicated to Bungie's podcasts. They did not say it was 10-12 hours long..

Once they do state how long it is (last time I checked they said 4-6 hours) I'll give in and accept that the game is worth 60$. Till then, bite my shiny metal ass.
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actually they had said full game. they didn't specify a time, but said the words 'Full Game'
a full game is 10-12 hours long as a standard. this means ODST is now 10-12 hours as it is a FULL GAME


Full game is subjective.

Assasin's creed one was 10-12 hours
GTA4 was 40 hours
Halo 3 was 5-7 hours

Which one is the full game?

DING DING DING! All of them.

Its a subjective term.

[Edited on 06.20.2009 9:30 AM PDT]

  • 06.20.2009 9:19 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Actually, it is. if you listened to the podcast this is no longer considered an expansion. Halo 3: ODST is now a full game (that means about 10-12 hours long).

You know what, I'm proud of you. I was actually going to read all of your post and make up a well thought out retort. But then I stumbled upon this lie.

"(that means about 10-12 hours long). "

I love podcasts, I have a whole directory on my computer dedicated to Bungie's podcasts. They did not say it was 10-12 hours long..

Once they do state how long it is (last time I checked they said 4-6 hours) I'll give in and accept that the game is worth 60$. Till then, bite my shiny metal ass.
.
actually they had said full game. they didn't specify a time, but said the words 'Full Game'
a full game is 10-12 hours long as a standard. this means ODST is now 10-12 hours as it is a FULL GAME


Call me retarded, I'll call you a dumbass, okay?

Full game is subjective.

Assasin's creed one was 10-12 hours
GTA4 was 40 hours
Halo 3 was 5-7 hours

Which one is the full game?

DING DING DING! All of them.

Its a subjective term, stop acting like a douche nozzle, k?

'Douche nozzle'? really? Halo 3 (though it maybe only took you 5-7 hours) was labeled as a 10-12 hour game.

also i don't recall calling you retarded, it seems to me you are the one here acting like, in your words, a Douche nozzle.

  • 06.20.2009 9:22 AM PDT


Posted By: Recon 54

Acting like pre and post pubescent idiots who feel confident behind Internet anonymity? Even though it's applicable to the majority of our members, we ask that they not do that here.

How long are you people going to argue this?

It is $60, period. Whether you like or not does not matter. That's how much it will take to pay the development costs.

  • 06.20.2009 9:22 AM PDT
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As a great man has said before "..." That is where the truth lies my friends

Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Actually, it is. if you listened to the podcast this is no longer considered an expansion. Halo 3: ODST is now a full game (that means about 10-12 hours long).

You know what, I'm proud of you. I was actually going to read all of your post and make up a well thought out retort. But then I stumbled upon this lie.

"(that means about 10-12 hours long). "

I love podcasts, I have a whole directory on my computer dedicated to Bungie's podcasts. They did not say it was 10-12 hours long..

Once they do state how long it is (last time I checked they said 4-6 hours) I'll give in and accept that the game is worth 60$. Till then, bite my shiny metal ass.
.
actually they had said full game. they didn't specify a time, but said the words 'Full Game'
a full game is 10-12 hours long as a standard. this means ODST is now 10-12 hours as it is a FULL GAME


Call me retarded, I'll call you a dumbass, okay?

Full game is subjective.

Assasin's creed one was 10-12 hours
GTA4 was 40 hours
Halo 3 was 5-7 hours

Which one is the full game?

DING DING DING! All of them.

Its a subjective term, stop acting like a douche nozzle, k?


Dude this is this all you do, just waiting for a topic to pop up that supports the game, and you come in and start an argument. Whats wrong with you

  • 06.20.2009 9:23 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

Posted by: metkiller joe
How long are you people going to argue this?

It is $60, period. Whether you like or not does not matter. That's how much it will take to pay the development costs.


facepalm
read the freaking post!!!!

  • 06.20.2009 9:23 AM PDT
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Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Actually, it is. if you listened to the podcast this is no longer considered an expansion. Halo 3: ODST is now a full game (that means about 10-12 hours long).

You know what, I'm proud of you. I was actually going to read all of your post and make up a well thought out retort. But then I stumbled upon this lie.

"(that means about 10-12 hours long). "

I love podcasts, I have a whole directory on my computer dedicated to Bungie's podcasts. They did not say it was 10-12 hours long..

Once they do state how long it is (last time I checked they said 4-6 hours) I'll give in and accept that the game is worth 60$. Till then, bite my shiny metal ass.
.
actually they had said full game. they didn't specify a time, but said the words 'Full Game'
a full game is 10-12 hours long as a standard. this means ODST is now 10-12 hours as it is a FULL GAME


Call me retarded, I'll call you a dumbass, okay?

Full game is subjective.

Assasin's creed one was 10-12 hours
GTA4 was 40 hours
Halo 3 was 5-7 hours

Which one is the full game?

DING DING DING! All of them.

Its a subjective term, stop acting like a douche nozzle, k?


Dude this is this all you do, just waiting for a topic to pop up that supports the game, and you come in and start an argument. Whats wrong with you


Yes this is all I do. I'm trying to open some light into your eyes! For every thread that "supports" the overpricing, I'll be there!

For great justice! For the truth!

We are one, we are legion We never Forge-.. Oh jees I got carried along there.

Now do you have a counterpoint or should I take your post as pathos-filled nonsense?

  • 06.20.2009 9:29 AM PDT
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Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Actually, it is. if you listened to the podcast this is no longer considered an expansion. Halo 3: ODST is now a full game (that means about 10-12 hours long).

You know what, I'm proud of you. I was actually going to read all of your post and make up a well thought out retort. But then I stumbled upon this lie.

"(that means about 10-12 hours long). "

I love podcasts, I have a whole directory on my computer dedicated to Bungie's podcasts. They did not say it was 10-12 hours long..

Once they do state how long it is (last time I checked they said 4-6 hours) I'll give in and accept that the game is worth 60$. Till then, bite my shiny metal ass.
.
actually they had said full game. they didn't specify a time, but said the words 'Full Game'
a full game is 10-12 hours long as a standard. this means ODST is now 10-12 hours as it is a FULL GAME


Call me retarded, I'll call you a dumbass, okay?

Full game is subjective.

Assasin's creed one was 10-12 hours
GTA4 was 40 hours
Halo 3 was 5-7 hours

Which one is the full game?

DING DING DING! All of them.

Its a subjective term, stop acting like a douche nozzle, k?

'Douche nozzle'? really? Halo 3 (though it maybe only took you 5-7 hours) was labeled as a 10-12 hour game.

also i don't recall calling you retarded, it seems to me you are the one here acting like, in your words, a Douche nozzle.


Oh jees, sorry about that. I could have sworn I saw retarded in your post somewhere..

I am a douch nozzle. My apologies.

Okay this calls for a break. once you start seeing things that aren't there, you know that you have to take a break right?

*nervous laugh*

Bye guys, think of some good points while i'm gone.

  • 06.20.2009 9:31 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

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Posted by: The 7th Centru
Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: Phoenix1330
Posted by: The_omen

You know what, I'm proud of you. I was actually going to read all of your post and make up a well thought out retort. But then I stumbled upon this lie.

"(that means about 10-12 hours long). "

I love podcasts, I have a whole directory on my computer dedicated to Bungie's podcasts. They did not say it was 10-12 hours long..

Once they do state how long it is (last time I checked they said 4-6 hours) I'll give in and accept that the game is worth 60$. Till then, bite my shiny metal ass.
.
actually they had said full game. they didn't specify a time, but said the words 'Full Game'
a full game is 10-12 hours long as a standard. this means ODST is now 10-12 hours as it is a FULL GAME


Call me retarded, I'll call you a dumbass, okay?

Full game is subjective.

Assasin's creed one was 10-12 hours
GTA4 was 40 hours
Halo 3 was 5-7 hours

Which one is the full game?

DING DING DING! All of them.

Its a subjective term, stop acting like a douche nozzle, k?


Dude this is this all you do, just waiting for a topic to pop up that supports the game, and you come in and start an argument. Whats wrong with you


Yes this is all I do. I'm trying to open some light into your eyes! For every thread that "supports" the overpricing, I'll be there!

For great justice! For the truth!

We are one, we are legion We never Forge-.. Oh jees I got carried along there.

Now do you have a counterpoint or should I take your post as pathos-filled nonsense?


if it weren't for the fact you seem to be bumping my thread and your posts carry a strange sense of humor i would report you

  • 06.20.2009 9:33 AM PDT


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Posted by: Phoenix1330
facepalm
read the freaking post!!!!


They decided that the development costs were high enough to warrant a $60 payment, which implicitly proves you are right.

[Edited on 06.20.2009 9:34 AM PDT]

  • 06.20.2009 9:33 AM PDT
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Call me retarded, I'll call you a dumbass, okay?

Full game is subjective.

Assasin's creed one was 10-12 hours
GTA4 was 40 hours
Halo 3 was 5-7 hours

Which one is the full game?

DING DING DING! All of them.

Its a subjective term, stop acting like a douche nozzle, k?[/quote]

Dude this is this all you do, just waiting for a topic to pop up that supports the game, and you come in and start an argument. Whats wrong with you [/quote]

Yes this is all I do. I'm trying to open some light into your eyes! For every thread that "supports" the overpricing, I'll be there!

For great justice! For the truth!

We are one, we are legion We never Forge-.. Oh jees I got carried along there.

Now do you have a counterpoint or should I take your post as pathos-filled nonsense?


You're forcing your opinion down others throat, You can't change my mind, I'm buying the game, at the price of $60, You may be trying to shed light, but its obvious that you don't need to do it to people who's minds are already made up. Maybe if you were I don't know a litlle nicer about how you brought it across, people wouldn't mind you.

  • 06.20.2009 9:40 AM PDT

Duracell.
I don't keep going and going and going and...
but i Start, and just don't Stop.

So what if the saxophone is black?
it has better tone the the gold one.
damn straight i play Jazz.

exactly my friend

  • 06.20.2009 10:38 AM PDT
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Where is this 10-12 hour campagin coming from?

"Micorsoft said it's a full game guys, it obviously a 10-12 hour game guys." Lol.

  • 06.20.2009 11:14 AM PDT

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