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Don’t Fret Used Gamers, GameStop Gives Used Buyers Free Catwoman Codes

Mike Fahey writes: "The Batman: Arkham City new copy-only Catwoman content issue won't be affecting used sales at GameStop, as an internal memo reveals that customers purchasing the game preowned will score a Catwoman code as well.

Sent to us by an anonymous tipster and since verified with GameStop retail locations, used copies of Batman: Arkham City will feature a code to download the full Catwoman content pack printed on the customer's receipt. Normally this code would only be available in a new copy of the game, with second-hand owners forced to purchase the content as a $10 download."

TheDareDevil4577d ago

So, if you buy the game used at Gamestop it's ok, but anywhere else, and you're deemed unworthy of accessing the full game?

Is it because Gamestop gives a %age of their pre-owned sales to WB or are are WB scared of pissing off Gamestop?

-EvoAnubis-4577d ago

Damned good question. It's odd, is it not? The entire reason publishers are doing this is to combat used game sales, but here we have the biggest used game reseller on the planet able to skirt around this. Makes the entire thing a giant waste of time.

The news that this was happening pissed me off to no end yesterday, and I'm not really that big of a fan of GameStop, but I'm actually happy to see them be able to counter what I consider to be a dick move.

I'm fine with online passes being required for online play, but when SP content that was advertised as being apart of the game is hidden behind an online pass as well, that's crossing the line.

raWfodog4576d ago

I'm sure this is part of a deal with WB. You know, give them a take on the used game sales to help keep business up. Otherwise, how would they be able to get their hands on the unlock codes?

Doesn't matter to me as I would be getting the game new anyway. I agree with the concept of online passes being used to 'pay' for space on the multiplayer servers but I think they're going overboard with withholding access to single-player campaign content.

But ultimately, it's up to us to vote with our dollars if we don't like it.

aCasualGamer4576d ago

Gamestop are basically ripping off their own customers with stupid deals. "get 25% when you turn in your games"

Yeah right, when we turn in a game that they otherwise sell for 69$ you get like 20$ gift card.

And they sell the game for 39$ later on.

Douchebags are what they are.

LOGICWINS4577d ago (Edited 4577d ago )

Awesome news. I'll buy it used and save some money. And I have the option of returning it before 7 days for a full refund after I beat the game :)

StanLee4577d ago

Yeah, the 7 day return policy has saved me from owning some horrible titles. The Club, comes to mind. I understand publishers not sharing in the profits of preowned games and I'm going to assume Gamestop and Warner Bros are in bed together for Gamestop to have codes to pass along to all buyers of used copies. If so, it's smart on Warner Bros part to try to get a cut of preowned game sales without directly shafting someone just looking for a deal.

BeaArthur4577d ago

It's probably because Gamestop makes so much off used sales that they are willing to lose $10 because they are still making more than they would off a new copy.

nutcrackr4576d ago

I think so as well, this is why the publishers are starting low. They will keep bringing the price up.

zeal0us4577d ago (Edited 4577d ago )

If gamestop did this with every game that had an online pass, I know some of the developers would be piss, some of the consumers that don't want to fork over $10 for pass would be happy.

Number_134577d ago

Warner Bros must be getting a cut of the used sales revenue from GameStop

dark-hollow4577d ago

People, they already got their money when they shipped it.
What happens next is being their concern.

raWfodog4576d ago

They have to be. Otherwise, how would Gamestop get the unlock codes? Sounds like smart business to me.

Lucreto4577d ago

I wonder how the code be implemented on PS3. Will it be like the PSN code and download from the store or will it be like Ubisoft downloading it in game.

Dart894577d ago

Awesome and for those people who say why buy it used your only saving $5 dollar well guess what any kind of money you can save especially during this recession is good no matter how much it is cuz it will come in handy.

raWfodog4573d ago

If it's that bad then you probably shouldn't be spending money on video games at all...

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Batman Arkham City in 2024 – How Well Does It Hold Up?

GB: "With this feature, we take a look back at the incredible Batman: Arkham City with the aim of analyzing it from the perspective of a 2024 release."

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Spider-Man 2 Metacritic review score means Marvel still hasn’t beaten DC

Reviews are finally out for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and the game's Metacritic review score means Marvel still hasn't toppled DC.

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CrashMania191d ago (Edited 191d ago )

The Arkham games are largely excellent, a shame they are being followed up by that god awful looking suicide squad game.

RaidenBlack191d ago

All 4 Arkham games are just amazing...
With the Gotham Knights turning out sub par, hope the Suicide Squad fails as well... So that both Rocksteady and WB Montreal goes back to creating good single player DC games ...
A batman beyond game maybe?

anal_vegan_moans191d ago

Having the game fail would make it harder for them to get funding for their next game, please don't wish this on them. They already delayed the game a whole year after backlash, so we still have to wait and see how it will turn out.

GhostScholar190d ago

I think asylum and origins were great. City was good. Knight was horrible.

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Ezio2048191d ago

You can't expect a game to match 96-94 meta apple for apple. Different era and different gen. No need to diminish either game's achievement. Arkham City and Spiderman 2 are both amazing sequels that improved upon their already incredible first parts.

Tacoboto191d ago

To back that up, there are major websites that adjusted their review scales.

IGN used to have a 100 point system; now it's a 10 point system. I remember GameSpot back in 2004 was razed for giving Halo 2 a 9.4 when IGN gave it like a 9.7 or 9.8

darthv72191d ago

Arkham Asylum was great, but when City came out... wow what a total overhaul that was. Nothing has had that type of night/day difference in scope and scale since.

SM2 is looking to be a great game in itself. Definitely an upgrade over the previous entries. Just from the opening battle with sandman, it gives me god of war 2 vibes with how that one opened with the battle with colossus of rhodes. That is still one of my favorite sequels of all time.

Zeke68191d ago

Thanks for the spoiler how the game starts loser...

darthv72191d ago

Zeke... you've had plenty of time to play god of war 2.

GaboonViper191d ago

And right on cue, here comes the downplaying of Insomniacs masterpiece, not gonna work, this game is gonna be beast in success.

BehindTheRows191d ago

From the same folks who gave it a 10/10 no less.

Aloymetal191d ago

'' here comes the downplaying of Insomniacs masterpiece''
You know that train is never late.

isarai191d ago

Oh look, another trash article from Videogamer

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10 Best Games to Complete 100%

GF365: "These are our picks for the ten best games to complete 100%. This list includes good games that don't feel like chores to complete."

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Knushwood Butt299d ago

I got 80% trophy completion on Ragnarok but left a few of the battles. Will come back to it one day.

Miraak82 298d ago

Dragon Quest 11 is my top pick

RpgSama298d ago

Dragon Quest XI was such an AMAZING game, I had a blast from the very beginning all the way to the very end, it actually got better the more you played, full of surprises as well.

Another game that I enjoyed from the very beginning all the way to the end of the 100% completion was Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Really, really, really fun game with a great heartfelt story.

badz149298d ago (Edited 298d ago )

Where is Horizon Zero Dawn?? where is Ghost of Tsushima?? I just got my Platinum on HZD and is now trying to finish the Frozen Wild expansion. so much care and love went into that game and it really shows. I especially adore the lore and have sunk many hours listening to the logs and reading journals. the back story is great and the gameplay is awesome. can't wait to replay on the hardest difficulty on NG+. next in my list would be to finish GoTsushima

Tacoboto298d ago

Ghost was fantastic especially after Iki Island and the PS5 upgrade. 100%'d that, Horizon Forbidden West (not ZD), GoW (not yet Ragnarok), Spider-Man, and R&C: Rift Apart.

Each one absolutely worth it.

Aloymetal298d ago (Edited 298d ago )

100% I would like to add to you list RDR2, amazing as well and the perks from getting the Legend Of The East outfit is awesome.
Sekiro as well, have to play twice to get it but it's worth it!

Demetrius298d ago

I agree I'm on my 2nd playthroughs of both horizon forbidden West(zero dawn I played also) ghost of Tsushima except I'm replaying it on PS5 this time, the iki island expansion is amazing

ClayRules2012298d ago

Yeah, GoT was already an AMAZING game on PS4, but playing it on PS5, along with that expansion, just even better.

Elda298d ago

I just started my copy of GOW:R, enjoying it so far.

DefenderOfDoom2298d ago (Edited 298d ago )

Okay the title of article should be top 10 , 3rd person games to complete 100 percent. Nine 3rd person games and 1 racing game on this list .

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