I want Gordon's glasses (or haircut) with Episode 3 pre-purchase

bodo635 · 11-03-2009, 04:25 AM

Would'nt that be great ? (for TF2 of course)

Nomad Trooper · 11-03-2009, 05:01 AM

I think it would be hard to find a barber that would honer that deal.

"Here, see it's my EP3 pre-purchase code" *Barber looks at code then at PC* "Hmm, alright it looks legit" *barber turns on razor*...

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for TF2 of course

Oh umm, well, yeah.

nightcabbage · 11-03-2009, 07:08 AM

Hehe Nomad.

I agree though. How funny would it be if they did a Gordon Freeman version of groucho marx glasses for a TF2 item!

mimaz98 · 11-03-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bodo635

Would'nt that be great ? (for TF2 of course)

I'm sorry? Absolutely not! They've been doing this for Left 4 Dead 2 pre-orders recently and, quite frankly, it's been an absolute pitiful decision on their behalf. Whatever happened to product ubiquity? You know, having all versions of the game completely identical for everyone, regardless of pre-purchase over steam or from certain select retail providers?

It screams nothing but EA influence. And that unsettles me. Because if such a trend were to gain momentum, there's little more but a slippery slope ahead for the venerable Valve Software. Neither you nor Valve will garner any support from me (nor, do I hope, any other right thinking individual) in regards to this terribly low decision to descend into marketing mediocrity and negativity.

nightcabbage · 11-03-2009, 12:09 PM

I like the concept of the new items no matter how goofy, even the L4D crossover... but I have stated my distaste for exclusive items that are not attainable through some sort of effort as well by ALL owners of a title, or that become available for only a set amount of time never to be had again.

I actually just emailed Valve about the soldier medal exclusive thing and how they should make it available through effort like the gibus hat.

_'M · 11-03-2009, 12:11 PM

omg yes
/signed.

theking3000 · 11-03-2009, 12:34 PM

They should do it for everyone who buys the game.

nightcabbage · 11-03-2009, 01:17 PM

I think the next TF2 item should be EP3...

backstepper · 11-03-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bodo635

Would'nt that be great ? (for TF2 of course)

Not as pre-purchase. If they do that with every game people using retail will not get it and thats just unfair for people supporting local stores.

So if everyone owning the game gets it im fine with it. The other way i start to dislike after thinking about it some more and what that could mean for the future of buying valve products.

Rebel4ever · 11-03-2009, 02:20 PM

All that should come with the game is a great story, beautiful graphics and backgrounds, and excellent gameplay. If a game has this, no swag is needed cause the game will sell itself.

Xenris · 11-03-2009, 03:11 PM

They should pack a crowbar in everygame... On second thought, crime might go up by 100%, I can picture it now, all the nerds breaking EB games windows...

mimaz98 · 11-03-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebel4ever

If a game has this, no swag is needed cause the game will sell itself.

No, not really.

Jinoru · 11-03-2009, 08:13 PM

Gordon Class for TF2. The can just put all the weapons into the backpack from HL2. lol.

MyNameDidntFit · 11-03-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mimaz98

No, not really.

Ideally, it would be so. Unfortunately the world of marketing is hardly ideal.

L. Power · 11-04-2009, 02:55 AM

Wouldn't it be great if we were able to pre order Episode Tree 3 years before release?

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bodo635 Join Date: Jun 2008 Reputation: 1 Posts: 46	I want Gordon's glasses (or haircut) with Episode 3 pre-purchase Would'nt that be great ? (for TF2 of course) Last edited by bodo635 : 11-03-2009 at 04:28 AM.

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nightcabbage Join Date: Jan 2007 Reputation: 233 Posts: 1,627	Hehe Nomad. I agree though. How funny would it be if they did a Gordon Freeman version of groucho marx glasses for a TF2 item! Last edited by nightcabbage : 11-03-2009 at 07:11 AM.

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11-03-2009, 12:09 PM	#5
nightcabbage Join Date: Jan 2007 Reputation: 233 Posts: 1,627	I like the concept of the new items no matter how goofy, even the L4D crossover... but I have stated my distaste for exclusive items that are not attainable through some sort of effort as well by ALL owners of a title, or that become available for only a set amount of time never to be had again. I actually just emailed Valve about the soldier medal exclusive thing and how they should make it available through effort like the gibus hat.

11-03-2009, 12:11 PM	#6
_'M Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 8 Posts: 321	omg yes /signed.

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theking3000 Join Date: Jan 2007 Reputation: 10 Posts: 408	They should do it for everyone who buys the game.

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nightcabbage Join Date: Jan 2007 Reputation: 233 Posts: 1,627	I think the next TF2 item should be EP3...

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Rebel4ever Join Date: Sep 2006 Reputation: 3 Posts: 227	All that should come with the game is a great story, beautiful graphics and backgrounds, and excellent gameplay. If a game has this, no swag is needed cause the game will sell itself.

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Xenris Join Date: Oct 2009 Reputation: 3 Posts: 64	They should pack a crowbar in everygame... On second thought, crime might go up by 100%, I can picture it now, all the nerds breaking EB games windows...

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Jinoru Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 53 Posts: 1,195	Gordon Class for TF2. The can just put all the weapons into the backpack from HL2. lol.

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L. Power Join Date: May 2009 Reputation: 7 Posts: 727	Wouldn't it be great if we were able to pre order Episode Tree 3 years before release?