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5 top deals for Thursday, September 09, 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 pro 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 around the adventures ..." 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.

Red Steel 2 (Wii)

Sale Price $24.90 SALE

(50% off) at GoGamer.com Snob Factor 2.3 (details) Snob Factor for "Red Steel 2 (Wii)"
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 "Red Steel 2" the Snob Factor details look like this:

Average Review Score 7.20
Savings * 0.50
Age Factor * 0.63
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Snob Factor 2.3 Review Average 7.2 (based on 3 pro reviews) Genre First-person shooter Publisher Ubisoft Release Date 2010-03-23 Description From Wikipedia: "Red Steel 2 is a first-person shooter/ first-person combat video game in development by Ubisoft Paris for the Wii video game console. It is the sequel ..." expand → Red Steel 2 (Wii)
Red Steel 2 is a first-person shooter/ first-person combat video game in development by Ubisoft Paris for the Wii video game console. It is the sequel to Red Steel. Red Steel 2 is played in a first-person perspective where players can alternate between shooting and sword fighting. Swordplay has been refined with the aid of Wii MotionPlus. Players will be able to fight up to six enemies at a time, and will be able to deflect their opponents' bullets with their sword. Gamers will also have the chance to fully calibrate Wii MotionPlus to their tastes. As the player progresses, new abilities and weapons will be available for the player to either purchase or earn. Gameplay is made special by combos, finishing moves and other kills.

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 pro 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 developer GSC Game ..." 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.

MotoGP 09/10 (360)

Sale Price $26.61 SALE

(47% off) at Amazon.com Snob Factor 2.1 (details) Snob Factor for "MotoGP 09/10 (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 "MotoGP 09/10" the Snob Factor details look like this:

Average Review Score 7.00
Savings * 0.47
Age Factor * 0.63
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Snob Factor 2.1 Review Average 7.0 (based on 1 pro review) Genre Motorcycle Racing Publisher Capcom Release Date 2010-03-23 Description From Wikipedia: "MotoGP 09/10 is Capcom's second game, as a single publisher, using the rights to develop video games for the MotoGP series. It is only available on Xbox ..." expand → MotoGP 09/10 (360)
MotoGP 09/10 is Capcom's second game, as a single publisher, using the rights to develop video games for the MotoGP series. It is only available on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. MotoGP 09/10 will feature 4 modes with the first of them being Career Mode. Players take control of their career on and off of the track competing in races and hiring engineers, team managers and press officers to help further their career as a pro and ultimately win the MotoGP World Championship. Demonstrating your riding skills on the track through overtaking, slipstreaming and showboating will be rewarded with Rider Reputation points. Pushing too hard can be detrimental as collisions and crashes will reduce the reputation bonus at the end of each race. The more rider reputation points you earn the more attractive you become to other manufactures, sponsors and employees. Your team will also research upgrades for your existing bike to increase its performance. As you start off at the 125cc you can upgrade your team into the Moto2 series and then ultimately into the MotoGP series. Career Mode has limitless number of years allowing you to continue career mode for as long as your heart contents.

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 pro 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 Joe series creator ..." 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.

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