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5 top deals for Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Alpha Protocol (PS3)

Sale Price $19.90 SALE

(67% off) at GoGamer.com Snob Factor 3.4 (details) Snob Factor for "Alpha Protocol (PS3)"
The Snob Factor reflects the value of a deal: it is based on the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), the game's average review score and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Snob Factors.

For "Alpha Protocol" the Snob Factor details look like this:

Average Review Score 6.60
Savings * 0.67
Age Factor * 0.78
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Snob Factor 3.4 Review Average 6.6 (based on 3 reviews) Genre Action Role-Playing Publisher Sega Release Date 2010-06-01 Description From Wikipedia: "Alpha Protocol is a third-person role-playing video game, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Sega. The game revolves ..." expand → Alpha Protocol (PS3)
Alpha Protocol is a third-person role-playing video game, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Sega. The game revolves around the adventures of rookie CIA field agent Michael Thorton. Alpha Protocol is played from a third-person perspective, allowing the player to see Thorton and his surroundings at all times. As Thorton is a trained CIA operative, the tools at the player's disposal include numerous firearms, hand to hand combat using Kenpo, and spy gadgets. In addition to the action elements, though, players also earn Advancement Points, which can be placed into any of the ten different skills in the game. These skills will increase Thorton's ability to use certain weapons and grant different abilities to him. These abilities are free to use, but require a "cooldown" period before they can be used again. One ability that has been mentioned in previews allows Thorton to scan a group of enemies in slow-motion before popping out of cover and shooting each of them more rapidly than he would be capable of normally.

Stalker Call of Pripyat (PC)

Sale Price $19.99 SALE

(50% off) at Amazon.com Snob Factor 2.1 (details) Snob Factor for "Stalker Call of Pripyat (PC)"
The Snob Factor reflects the value of a deal: it is based on the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), the game's average review score and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Snob Factors.

For "Stalker Call of Pripyat" the Snob Factor details look like this:

Average Review Score 8.10
Savings * 0.50
Age Factor * 0.52
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Snob Factor 2.1 Review Average 8.1 (based on 3 reviews) Genre Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter Publisher Jack of all Games Release Date 2010-02-02 Description From Wikipedia: "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the sequel of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, a first-person shooter computer game by Ukrainian ..." expand → Stalker Call of Pripyat (PC)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the sequel of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, a first-person shooter computer game by Ukrainian developer GSC Game World. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the third game in the survival FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. The game takes place in and around the city of Prypiat. The area is divided into three parts known as Creek, Jupiter Neighborhood, and the city of Pripyat itself. It is a large playable area. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat also known as CoP focuses on post apocalyptic gameplay atmosphere based around the Chernobyl zone of exclusion.

Bayonetta (360)

Sale Price $19.99 SALE

(50% off) at Best Buy Snob Factor 2.0 (details) Snob Factor for "Bayonetta (360)"
The Snob Factor reflects the value of a deal: it is based on the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), the game's average review score and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Snob Factors.

For "Bayonetta" the Snob Factor details look like this:

Average Review Score 8.70
Savings * 0.50
Age Factor * 0.46
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Snob Factor 2.0 Review Average 8.7 (based on 5 reviews) Genre 3D Fighting Publisher Sega Release Date 2010-01-05 Description From Wikipedia: "Bayonetta (ベヨネッタ Beyonetta?) is an action game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, directed by Devil May Cry and Viewtiful ..." expand → Bayonetta (360)
Bayonetta (ベヨネッタ Beyonetta?) is an action game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, directed by Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe series creator Hideki Kamiya at Platinum Games in cooperation with publisher Sega. Set in a fictional city in Europe, the game centers on its title character Bayonetta, who can wield four handguns—among other weapons—and perform magical attacks to defeat various enemies. The game has five difficulty settings; its two easiest ones contain a game mode playable with only one button, similar to a mode Kamiya used in Devil May Cry. Its developers designed its characters with modern style and fashion in mind, and composed for it a largely upbeat and feminine soundtrack. The player is encouraged to explore ways to dispatch enemies with as much flair as possible through the use of both melee and long ranged attacks, complex combo strings, and multiple weapons. Special commands or actions are woven into events, finishes, executions, and unique "Torture combos" in which Bayonetta summons a variety of devices to deal devastating blows to her enemies.

Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer (PC)

Sale Price $19.99 SALE

(33% off) at Amazon.com Snob Factor 2.0 (details) Snob Factor for "Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer (PC)"
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For "Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer" the Snob Factor details look like this:

Average Review Score 8.20
Savings * 0.33
Age Factor * 0.73
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Snob Factor 2.0 Review Average 8.2 (based on 2 reviews) Genre Massively Multiplayer Role-Playing Publisher Funcom Release Date 2010-05-10 Description "Explore the whole new land of Khitai in Rise of the Godslayer - the first expansion pack for Age of Conan. The eastern empire of ..." expand → Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer (PC)
Explore the whole new land of Khitai in Rise of the Godslayer - the first expansion pack for Age of Conan. The eastern empire of Khitai! Explore many new world regions such as Northern Grasslands, Chosain Province, and Gateway to Khitai. This new land offers ample opportunities to explore vast landscapes such as mountains, jungles, plains, and even some areas that defy all laws of nature. Pick your side! An all-new faction system has been introduced, allowing players to join one of many warring factions in Khitai. Take on jobs for them, rise in their ranks and collect the rewards. And maybe you will betray them in the end as you swear allegiance to their enemies?

Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days (PS3)

Sale Price $39.90 SALE

(33% off) at GoGamer.com Snob Factor 2.0 (details) Snob Factor for "Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days (PS3)"
The Snob Factor reflects the value of a deal: it is based on the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), the game's average review score and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Snob Factors.

For "Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days" the Snob Factor details look like this:

Average Review Score 6.40
Savings * 0.33
Age Factor * 0.95
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Snob Factor 2.0 Review Average 6.4 (based on 4 reviews) Genre Modern Shooter Publisher Square Enix Release Date 2010-08-17 Description From Wikipedia: "Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a video game developed by IO Interactive, published by Eidos Interactive under Square Enix available on ..." expand → Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days (PS3)
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a video game developed by IO Interactive, published by Eidos Interactive under Square Enix available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. It is the sequel to Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. The game switches the lead in the series, putting players in control of "self-medicated psychopath" Lynch. The story begins with Lynch having found peace in Shanghai and attempting to "make a fat deal where the pay is beyond his wildest dreams and nothing is going to get in his way." Players in the campaign mode of Kane & Lynch 2 will take control of Lynch who is backed up by the previous series protagonist Kane. The online enabled cooperative mode will allow players to play as Kane. Unlike Dead Men, players will only be able to arm up two of any weapon they can grab from dead enemies and cannot be swapped between allies. The combat system has been modified from the original game. Players can now take cover through a button press as opposed to originally being automatic depending on stance. While still having regenerating health, players can get knocked down while being able to immediately get back up.

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