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LOL, did Cycloneman not read the rules: "3 months of time in any MMO they want OR any single game title currently on the market" I'm surprised that Patrick agreed to it.

PC! I don't think this poll is an accurate representation of the target market though

Why are you getting a copy of the game?

Yeah I'd suggest a full redownload of the content. Something is definitely buggered, and I'm guessing it's a Gamer's Gate issue, not a SEGA one (since others are fine).

I did. I had no luck. Found it: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CN...d2962680917.101 To be fair, it's 13,000 along the "border." (I assume that means the border of the DMZ).

How legit is the 13,000 number?

I'll see you June.... 2nd?

I wonder if the problem is that you got it before hand (that seems weird though). In that it wasn't actually the entire thing. Like I said. Weeeeeeeeeeeird. Hope it gets resolved!

All things being equal, it's about as good as random chance then. I don't watch television so maybe TV is being bombarded with RDR or Alan Wake content. It's unusual to get a game release that has absolutely nothing around it. And I'd rather AP go up against RDR than Modern Warfare 2.

Is this even the place these forums will exist? Not Sega here?

Alpha Protocol is a game that allows stealth as a way to play the game, but is not exclusively stealth like Splinter Cell or Thief. MGS was a "tactical espionage shooter" with disappearing bodies too.

Perhaps. The thing is, people pay attention to the types of things that interest them. To me, Red Dead Rising is not a game that I feel competes with Alpha Protocol. The Splinter Cell and Mass Effect 2 concerns are a bit more valid IMO.

Given I hadn't even heard of Red Dead Rising until a week ago, I think it's fine haha.

"Common knowledge", if you ask lord of flies, or use his sources. From your GlobalResearch link: Really, Global"Research"? Seems pretty impartial to me!

It'd be better if it was available here... NAO!!!!! /pout

I'm in NA

From a gameplay standpoint, I am guessing it has more in common with Mass Effect than Splinter Cell: Conviction.

Which would those be? Haha. Ultima IV was pretty quick IIRC

Then buy the used copy in two years time. No video game ever requires you to own it right away. You're just rationalizing an excuse to rant, and to not stick to your alleged convictions. If you'd rather tell Gamestop that used console games is what they should stock, then more power to you. From a "taking a stand" perspective, you fail miserably. If you're going to come onto a video game message board espousing your convictions and principles regarding DRM, the point is undermined when you demonstrate a complete lack of actually sticking to your convictions. I have bought 51 games on Steam (not including expansion packs), and I vote with my dollars to support steam as a distribution service, and the PC as a gaming platform. I don't just buy steam, and also use services like Gamers Gate and Direct2Drive, because in general I support digital distribution. I have not bought games like Splinter Cell: Conviction (a game I really want to play, especially co-op) because I do not agree with the DRM model used. I find it too restrictive, and I do not want to support that particular model. I do this with the understanding that I might never get to play a game that I really, really want to play. I didn't go out and buy some used console copy to encourage Gamestop/EB Games to stock more used console games instead of new PC games. If the Uniloc DRM is a dealbreaker for you, then you obviously don't want Alpha Protocol enough to compromise your position. That's fine. So don't compromise your position, and hold Sega to their guns if/when they patch out the DRM. On the plus side, your sale will tell Sega that "hey, when you removed the DRM for this game, I bought it. Take note." But yeah, go tell Gamestop that you think used console games are the way to go. Thumbs up.

I am reading this to see who else is also preloading right now

This game was not designed to be only played through a single time. If you do, you're missing out on what is unique and special about the game. The original Fallout was arguably shorter if you knew what you were doing.

That GIF definitely counteracts any potential negative effects.

It's true! \o/

People like achievements

I'm a war gamer! \m/