i cant wait for this!
My biggest problem is i dont have time for this.. and ac:r and batman and some othergame i forgot

Space them out then, bitch. Don't tell me you didn't want to get in on some co-op with me at some point.

Also there's a new blog post with a video talking about the changes to the driving.

http://www.saintsrow.com/blog-post/d...rovements-srtt

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My body is ready.

I seriously dig the whole weird Tron thing they have going. Those cars and jackets better be available in game.

Seconded. Not only for yourself, but the Saints as well (replace the blue with purple, and the stars with similarly-treated fleurs-de-lis).

I seem to recall one of the pre-release claims made about Saints Row 2 being that any article of clothing you saw in the world could be found for your own use... this not quite being the case was matter for minor disappointment, and the attempts to 'fix' this via DLC were, while passable, not all they could have been. Case in point, whose idea was it to make the SWAT battledress non-customizable? Another... well, let me put it this way, if you want a proper police uniform, that's what the 'FUZZ glitch' is for.

It seems likely that they will be, only because Volition seems to be learning from their mistakes. Just like how they finally added in Ronin jackets with the DLC you mentioned. I imagine they'll just put shit like that in from the start this time. One hopes, anyway.

What's everyone's take on the "40 weeks of DLC" stuff?

Do you think they mean "40 weeks worth", or "one release a week for 40 weeks"? The wording of the release makes it seem more like the former.

Which has me worried. Are we looking at possibly cut content for later reselling? I certainly hope not, but the quote

has me worried. That game was sold basically as a shell for DLC bullshit. And it was budget priced. This most certainly isn't. Is this THQ's Hail-Mary to try to make some of their floundering business back? They aren't exactly doing very well after the last 18 months.

I honestly don't know what to think. THQ has been absolutely fucking retarded with a lot of things lately, and this game's release date, along with this announcement, has me somewhat worried. Both for the quality of the software and potential lost jobs.

Source: THQ CEO talks up cloud gaming, plans 40 weeks of Saints Row 3 DLC | Joystiq

Yeah, I really hope that's not the case. If we're lucky it means they'll just be giving out more clothes/weapons/whatever often as opposed to sticking them in bought mission packs. But knowing how these companies work I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be the worst case scenario.

Knowing THQ's financial problems, even the clothes/cosmetic items will not be free.

Cheapish, probably. But not free.

if they are smart they copy forza 3, give a taste of the clothes with like 4 jackes being free and selling a pack of 10. not that i like it but it sells.

The first Q&A video is out. It has some snippets of new footage and who knows, maybe something you were curious about is answered!.

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To those that were worried, I read today that the Cockney accent is returning, and they are adding in a Zombie voice option as well. Jesus christ.

I laughed at this.

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For anyone interested, Newegg's offering the game for $47.98 after coupon code EMCYTZT789.

Newegg.com - Saints Row The Third Xbox 360 Game THQ

Oh hey, another video. This time for Professor Genki.

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Saints Row: The Third | Community Q&A - Part 2

The laughable new Community Q&A is up, including such important questions as "Can you be a girl?" and "Can you buy buildings?"

Not sure what community is asking these questions but it sure isn't the Saints Row one.

I'm glad to see that yes, they do seem to have learned their lesson in terms of uniform customization. Also, the achievements seem to have found their way into the wild; watch for the amusing winks and nods to other creations therein.

RUMOR: THQ PLANS DLC RAPE

I'll just bold the important parts.

SD was all like, fuck that, I refuse to support this shit if it was true despite of our preorder status on it. But yeah, if its true for bold, we're putting this game on a waiting list. Personally I don't give a fuck but I guess in the name of all that is holy and appropriate in DLC packs, moneyhats and rape and all... I guess not.

I cancelled my pre-order on it over this bullshit. I hadn't seen the list, but the rumours were enough to get me to back out. Don't like the business model.

There, highlighted the most important part, given the lack of hard information. As rumor does not necessarily equal fact, further investigation is of course in order. Some, such as the Steelport Gangs Pack, could be early access to unlocks that would normally come with beating a particular gang (much like the gang vehicles in the previous games) or things you'd collect over the course of normal gameplay (I can't be the only one who grabbed the Peacekeeper (SWAT van) when it came time to flee the courthouse with Johnny Gat in tow). Others would make sense as elective DLC (for instance, the Unlockable Pack, as Saints Row doesn't have New Game+).

On a lighter note...


Yes, that's really in the game; and yes, it's probably acquirable if this achievement is any indication.

Given THQ's statements and sentiments I'd err on the side of caution here. Considering what they did with the last ATV, I'm kind of inclined to believe this.

At the VERY LEAST, Co-op is probably going to be an online pass. This rumour sounds strangely plausible, despite the lack of hard sourcing. I too am unwilling to buy it if co-op is paid DLC, THQ can fuck right off.

I forget where I saw this on the actual Saints Row forums, but someone from Volition confirmed that co-op comes with the game. They didn't say as an online pass or whatnot, but I assume they meant as a regular feature. The other things... I am not quite sure what to think. I'd be a little disturbed if they turned out to be true.

Not enough to make me cancel my preorder like Deni, but certainly enough to worry me a little.

Also that hover-carrier thing looks fucking awesome.

Maybe they're including a co-op code that comes with new copies of the game, but if you buy it used then you have to get it as DLC.

New trailer out obviously mocking the recent Battlefield and CoD trailers.

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That was certainly amusing. I'm also reminded that Volition confirmed something surprising about STAG's small arms: they have infinite ammo (source). While this might be surprising at first glance, it certainly fits the gameworld... after all, I'm sure most of us who played SR2 took the time to nail the infinite-ammo unlocks.

And since the airborne base is apparently acquirable, I wonder if it comes with a 'STAG' aesthetic for the Saints...