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Posted: Apr 28 2010 08:14 pm

Amazon.com is offering a deal where if you preorder Mario Galaxy 2, you'll get a $20 promotional credit on your next video game purchase.

Seems good.

Joined: Oct 01 2009 Posts: 5316

Well considering I haven't bought a new game since New Super Mario Bros. Wii, I don't know how soon I would use it.

Posted: Apr 28 2010 09:47 pm

Oooooh, neato, I may actually do this, thanks for the find Syd.

Posted: Apr 28 2010 09:57 pm

theres also other games that give you promo credits:

username wrote:

some pretty sweet pre order bonuses from amazon.com in terms of gift cards
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/?f=2023

Madden NFL 11 - $20/$10 gaming credit
Mafia 2 - $10 gaming credit
NIER - $10 gaming credit
Red Dead Redemption - $10 gift card
Singularity - $10 gaming credit
Split / Second - $10 credit
Super Street Fighter IV - $10 gaming credit
UFC Undisputed 2010 - $10 gaming credit

Platform Specific:
Alan Wake (standard edition) - $10 gaming credit
Blur - $10 gaming credit
Halo Reach - $20 gaming credit
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker - $10 gaming credit
Modnation Racers - $10 gaming credit
Monster Hunter 3 / Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro Bundle - $10 gaming credit
Super Mario Galaxy 2 - $20 gaming credit
Zhu Zhu Pets: Special Edition with Baby Hamster - $10 credit

Posted: Apr 28 2010 10:09 pm

Geeze, Syd, this was mentioned in another thread.

Mods, mods, can someone please lock this?!

But seriously, it's a great deal, Username turned me onto it a week or two ago, it is indeed an offer you cannot refuse.

Posted: Apr 29 2010 05:42 am

Ironically enough, username, my SSF4 and MH3 credits were applied to this purchase. So I traded $20 credit for $20 credit.

Posted: May 20 2010 01:15 am

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Mario 64 Gameplay

Revisit one of the classic stages from the Nintendo 64 platformer in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

this made me happy

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Wakka wakka wakka

Joined: Oct 01 2009 Posts: 5316

You know, I'm looking forward to this game...but at the same time I'm not. Watching one of the videos made me realize I had to do the fucking ball rolling in this game again. I cannot stress how much I hated this in the first game...literally to where I almost turned it off, I died many many times.

This game also implements the whole "guide" shit that NSMBW did, where if you die too many times...the game "helps" you complete it, however you only get a Bronze Star instead of a Gold Star...fuck that noise.

One last thing, I think I found out another reason why I prefer Sunshine to Galaxy 1, because it doesn't implement too many levels based on pitfalls. I understand that pitfalls are a huge part of the Mario history, but dammit am I annoyed when I'm forced to constantly walk in a linear path or suffer a falling fate. And Sunshine had plenty of pitfalls, they just didn't base entire fucking levels around them like Galaxy did. I'm hoping there are more open worlds as well, that's another place that Galaxy 1 suffered.

I like that they're making it more difficult and all, but damn do I hate that guide shit...I wish you could just turn it off. I DON'T NEED HELP! ALL I FUCKING NEED IS 50 GODDAMN LIVES TO GET THROUGH THAT BALL ROLLING ORDEAL!

Posted: May 21 2010 04:48 am

Wow, looks phenominal.

IGN gave it a 10.

Mine comes in the mail hopefully Monday.

Joined: Oct 01 2009 Posts: 5316

I'll be getting this Sunday, since I have a $50 Toys R Us giftcard, although I don't know if I'll get around to it, since I did a run in GTA San Andreas...got 100%, yet somehow triggered the Territories glitch causing the file to be corrupt, so once again...I started a new game.

I am just already dreading the ball rolling. Ugh.

Posted: May 21 2010 09:45 am

Doddsino wrote:

I'll be getting this Sunday, since I have a $50 Toys R Us giftcard, although I don't know if I'll get around to it, since I did a run in GTA San Andreas...got 100%, yet somehow triggered the Territories glitch causing the file to be corrupt, so once again...I started a new game.

I am just already dreading the ball rolling. Ugh.

wow man, GTA:SA hates you.

at any rate, i hope to get mine monday or tuesday. ordered from amazon so i'll see when it ships.

and 1up.com gave it an A http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3179424

Posted: May 21 2010 12:26 pm

Doddsino wrote:

I am just already dreading the ball rolling. Ugh.

Haha, just relax and take it slow. I never had too much trouble as the rolling part itself wasn't "broken" at all, just tricky. The wiimote is highly responsive.

Also, this game is huge. Apparently after collecting 120 stars with both brothers, there is still a ton to do.

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I am still iffy on SMG 2 but this might help.

Posted: May 21 2010 01:20 pm

That's encouraging that it got such high scores. I was really expected solid B reviews that said "good, but more of the same".

Joined: Dec 20 2009 Location: CA Posts: 152

Here's another pair of reviews from sites I generally respect:

Giant Bomb gave it a 5/5 and Joystiq is dubbing it as "the best Mario game ever"

I guess I should probably get around to finishing up the first game so I can play this one...

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Andrew Man wrote:

Doddsino wrote:

I am just already dreading the ball rolling. Ugh.

Haha, just relax and take it slow. I never had too much trouble as the rolling part itself wasn't "broken" at all, just tricky. The wiimote is highly responsive.

Also, this game is huge. Apparently after collecting 120 stars with both brothers, there is still a ton to do.

Believe me, I take it slow...I just suck at it. Everyone I know doesn't find it tough, but it just pisses me off.

Also I know I've mentioned it in the past but, if Tatanga makes an appearance in this game, I'll automatically give it a 10 out of 10.

Posted: May 21 2010 03:46 pm

Doddsino wrote:

if Tatanga makes an appearance in this game, I'll automatically give it a 10 out of 10.

Pipedream of a fanboy...that would be awesome though.

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This looks like the best Mario game by far. I can't wait to find out what it has in store this time... And I'm dedicating myself to beating my speed record for 100% on the original on this game. BWAHAHAHA

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What I do with the ball rolling is go as fast as possible. Makes some jumps easier, and I don't lose as much time with each restart.
Unless the floor is moving. It would be way too damn confusing.

Posted: May 22 2010 10:53 am

I used to love playing those old wooden Labyrinth games, so honestly...I kinda like the ball rolling parts...at the very least I don't mind them much.

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Bought it this afternoon, yet I haven't had a chance to play it. I am absolutely pissed beyond belief at the fucking case. They decided to go the route that XBox did with their cases and cut fucking holes in them. This is the kind of shit that makes me not want to buy games because it shows what little regard they have towards people who do buy them. Personally, I'm going to switch the cases out as soon as I get a chance...but still....Jesus Christ.

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They cut holes in the case? What does that mean?

Posted: May 23 2010 09:23 pm

Doddsino wrote:

Bought it this afternoon, yet I haven't had a chance to play it. I am absolutely pissed beyond belief at the fucking case. They decided to go the route that XBox did with their cases and cut fucking holes in them. This is the kind of shit that makes me not want to buy games because it shows what little regard they have towards people who do buy them. Personally, I'm going to switch the cases out as soon as I get a chance...but still....Jesus Christ.

Are you talking about the holes cut out in the shape of a Recycling symbol?

Posted: May 23 2010 11:13 pm

Klimbatize wrote:

Doddsino wrote:

Bought it this afternoon, yet I haven't had a chance to play it. I am absolutely pissed beyond belief at the fucking case. They decided to go the route that XBox did with their cases and cut fucking holes in them. This is the kind of shit that makes me not want to buy games because it shows what little regard they have towards people who do buy them. Personally, I'm going to switch the cases out as soon as I get a chance...but still....Jesus Christ.

Are you talking about the holes cut out in the shape of a Recycling symbol?

I'm pretty sure he means the "vented" cuts into the plastic that are obscured on the outside by the paper cover inside the sleeve. They're doing it with movies as well so don't think it's just game companies doing this.