Saints Row the Third

[Kane Knight]

So, assuming the fuckers don't cock tease us again, it's due out for Q4. We're finally getting some information at this point, though scarce. In an interview with the senior producer, we got a couple of tidbits:

Despite the Saints Row series' rather tongue-in-cheek, cartoonish violence, Donovan said that some of the ideas that people came up with went further than Volition was willing to go. As an example, he described one weapon that won't be appearing in the game: the fart in a jar grenade. The idea was that the jar contained flatulence so terrible that anyone caught in the blast would be too busy vomiting to engage in combat. Apparently, some of the team liked the concept, but others weren't so keen, so Volition decided to scrap it.


Donovan said that other suggestions that people had come up with were so bad that he didn't even want to repeat them, which is quite remarkable when you consider how violent and/or over the top some of Saints Row 2 was. While it won't be as bad as it could have been, THQ is boasting that Saints Row: The Third will feature some of the most "outlandish gameplay scenarios" around. Some of the things that the game does include are skydiving with tanks, airstrikes on Mexican gangs, and fighting off military personnel with a sex toy.


Air Strikes on Mexicans? Juan's days are numbered. Dildo weapons? Meh. Tank Skydiving? Epic.

No "fart in a jar" grenade? Thank GOD.

[The Mask]

i feel "cautiously optimistic" sums up how i feel about this game. really like SR2, i just hope the 3rd has more varied/interesting missions and the humour doesn't get any dumber than it was.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Going to play this in Panama.

[MoFo]

Spent way too much time on Saints Row 2 buying hotels and shit.

Good stuff.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Hotels or cribs? I don't recall buying anything but "cribs".

[Fignuts]

It has been my dream since I was a child, to sky dive with a tank.

Thank you, Saint's Row 3.

[The Jayman]

Darn no fart in a jar grenades? oh well

[whiteyford]

Just in time for Santa:D:shifty:

[G]

Hotels or cribs? I don't recall buying anything but "cribs".

probably just meant the penthouses in the hotel looking buildings



my only gripe is i hope you don't need to do useless bullshit in order to do the story missions.

[Emperor Smeat]

Game Informer has a few more details about the game:

1) No multiplayer so that the team can focus on a stronger co-op and solo gameplay.
2) Weapons can be customized in a lot of ways and some even silly/comical.
3) RC gun lets you shoot at cars and then control them like an RC toy car.
4) Experience system similar to GTA San Andreas that lets you eat, get fat, and change your physical appearance more.

[Kane Knight]

Hotels or cribs? I don't recall buying anything but "cribs".

Game Informer has a few more details about the game:

1) No multiplayer so that the team can focus on a stronger co-op and solo gameplay.
2) Weapons can be customized in a lot of ways and some even silly/comical.
3) RC gun lets you shoot at cars and then control them like an RC toy car.
4) Experience system similar to GTA San Andreas that lets you eat, get fat, and change your physical appearance more.

1. Never actually played MP in 1 or 2. Can't say I'll miss something I never played. Though maybe I shuold invite Swiss for a friendly game....:naughty:

2. THANK YOU! I was hoping for more customisation.

3. Cool.

4. I hope they don't mean too much like SA. Wasn't that system pretty fucking unpopular?

[Kane Knight]

4 is seriously a question BTW, before anyone gets on my nuts for "hatin'."

Never played GTASA, this was just the impression I got online and shit.

[Fignuts]

I thought it was a bother, tbh.

[Fignuts]

I am hoping for a driving system between GTA IV and SR 2. GTA IV was too sensitive, and in SR 2, the handling was so tight that it just didn't feel right. The cars had no "weight" to them, like in GTA IV.

[Fignuts]

Honestly, like I have said before, I just want a game that takes all the good from GTA IV and Saint's Row 2, and smushes it all together.

I really hope SR 3 is that game.

[Kane Knight]

I am hoping for a driving system between GTA IV and SR 2. GTA IV was too sensitive, and in SR 2, the handling was so tight that it just didn't feel right. The cars had no "weight" to them, like in GTA IV.

Most of the time I liked that. It was like those bad 80s movies where you could fly all over the road and shit.

Then you get into a mission where you need to face off against a rival gang, and you get punted to the moon while driving a fucking BEAR.

Even the cops usually aren't that bad.

[El Fangel]

I liked how you could customize your character and everything, one thing I didnt enjoy in the sligtest was the driving.

Edit: I see the conversation turned to the above. Honestly mix San Andreas driving with GTA IV braking and you have win.

[D Mac]

IGN:

Years after taking Stilwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to household brand name, with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you. The Saints are kings of Stilwater, but their celebrity status has not gone unnoticed. The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute.

Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city, playing out the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen in Saints Row: The Third, the third chapter in the blockbuster open-city action series. Strap it on.

[El Fangel]

Im sorry KK, but go play San Andreas. I loved that game and almost everything about it apart from the Zero mission set.

[Kane Knight]

Im sorry KK, but go play San Andreas. I loved that game and almost everything about it apart from the Zero mission set.

And why are you sorry?

Aside from actually having less credibility on the subject than Fignuts?

[Savio]

How many times can Saints Row crumble then rise again?
probably just meant the penthouses in the hotel looking buildings



my only gripe is i hope you don't need to do useless bullshit in order to do the story missions.
I am surprised KK didnt get on you about how you should want to do the useless bullshit.

[Kane Knight]

How many times can Saints Row crumble then rise again?

I am surprised KK didnt get on you about how you should want to do the useless bullshit.

Probably because that's a strawman, combined with him not being a whiny cunt about it.

Nice to see you carry enough of a grudge over it you're willing to make shit up just to continue it, though. :)

[Fignuts]

Can certainly see why someone wouldn't like that street cred system for doing story missions, but I liked most of the side missions in the game, so it didn't bug me. Assassinations in particular were always fun.

[Funky Fly]

That system as managed a lot better in SR2. Plus there are so many activities and ways to get your cred up that it's really not hard at all. In SR2 I very rarely had no cred to spare. All the side shit was so much fun I had cred stacked up the wazoo.

[Kane Knight]

That system as managed a lot better in SR2. Plus there are so many activities and ways to get your cred up that it's really not hard at all. In SR2 I very rarely had no cred to spare. All the side shit was so much fun I had cred stacked up the wazoo.

Not to mention you could get cred for sandboxing. Doing the shit 95% of us do in the game anyway.

[Kane Knight]

Can certainly see why someone wouldn't like that street cred system for doing story missions, but I liked most of the side missions in the game, so it didn't bug me. Assassinations in particular were always fun.

Especially once they took out the "Kill X with Y weapon" from SR1.

I hope if they do a turf system, they do like Crackdown did and allow you to turn the rival gangs back on after you've beat the proper game. I know you could replay missions, but once I beat the game, I mostly just wanted tosandbox the shit out of it.

[El Fangel]

In regards to your comment about Fignuts. i clearly missed something. what did you mean by it?

[Savio]

That system as managed a lot better in SR2. Plus there are so many activities and ways to get your cred up that it's really not hard at all. In SR2 I very rarely had no cred to spare. All the side shit was so much fun I had cred stacked up the wazoo.
yeah but when you are borrowing a game you want to just finish it ASAP

[Fignuts]

Well then don't blame the game because you put yourself on a limited schedule to play it. Lots of games can't be fully enjoyed, in a short amount of time.

[Kane Knight]

yeah but when you are borrowing a game you want to just finish it ASAP

Holy shit, your excuses are getting dumber.

Wonder what other critiques you might have.....

"God, I hate Fallout 3. I can't beat it in a weekend!"

[Savio]

Cool KK you didn't make a valid point.

Wonder what other critiques you might have on other peoples opinions.....

"What you hate the coin shooter in Smash Bros Brawl!? You're stupid, its a lot more fun you should like to play it!"

Well then don't blame the game because you put yourself on a limited schedule to play it. Lots of games can't be fully enjoyed, in a short amount of time.
True, it does reside on me and if I owned it myself I probably wouldn't mind too much.

[Funky Fly]

yeah but when you are borrowing a game you want to just finish it ASAP

I finished it in 5 days. Plus, it's like $5 in the bargain bin now. Go get your own copy and take your time.

[Kane Knight]

Cool KK you didn't make a valid point.

Says the guy who had to lie to come up with a reason to bitch about me.

It's only not valid because it's inconvenient to you.

But again, when you're already cool with flat-out lying, what's a little dishonesty in the face of inconvenience?

[Kane Knight]

I finished it in 5 days. Plus, it's like $5 in the bargain bin now. Go get your own copy and take your time.

lolol u must have no lyf

[Savio]

I lied about nothing, stop lying to yourself and these people.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

No "fart in a jar" grenade? Thank GOD.


A while ago, we posted details about Saints Row: The Third's censoring process (http://www.destructoid.com/saints-row-the-third-won-t-have-a-fart-in-a-jar-196025.phtml), in which Volition revealed that it had decided against using a particularly unique weapon. That weapon was the FART IN A JAR, which would be wielded like a grenade and would cause victims to vomit uncontrollably.



Obviously, the censorship of this weapon goes against everything Saints Row stands for, and offends the souls of good boys and girls who grew up believing in America. Fortunately, Volition has heard the cries of the jaded, and is offering fans a deal -- kick up enough of a stink, and the jarred farts will make their way to Saints Row: The Third.



All you have to do is reply to the @SaintsRow Twitter account (http://twitter.com/saintsrow), registering your interest in the gaseous grenade and making sure to use the #fartinajar tag. If we cry out with gusto and conviction, we may well see justice served.



Obviously this is the most important cause ever, so don't delay!


Pretty sure it's gonna make it in now.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

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[Swiss Ultimate]

1. Never actually played MP in 1 or 2. Can't say I'll miss something I never played. Though maybe I shuold invite Swiss for a friendly game....:naughty:
:drool:


4. I hope they don't mean too much like SA. Wasn't that system pretty fucking unpopular?

4 is seriously a question BTW, before anyone gets on my nuts for "hatin'."

Never played GTASA, this was just the impression I got online and shit.

I thought it was a bother, tbh.


Okay, here's my mini-review of San Andreas:

As a pure sandbox game it was great, and at the time was the best to offer for me. You could only play as one character but, due to the eating/exercise system and GTA's costume selection you could change it up quite nicely. That said, I found exercising and constantly eating to be a chore. Spent way too much time swimming and hitting the gym (not saying it was a horrible way to have people invest in the character, just wish they had a better balance) in a game where I wanted to destroy/interact with the world while not being too constrained by the "rules". I did love the gang territory system, however which made up for a lot of it.

Also, the story didn't fit with the cast of characters. Hated all the flying missions. Hated the ending. Also thought they didn't know where they wanted to go with the story (ie. Casino mission). Seems kind of dumb to follow a casino robbery with hunting down a crack-head. Just me?

[Kane Knight]

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HAWT.

:drool:








Okay, here's my mini-review of San Andreas:

As a pure sandbox game it was great, and at the time was the best to offer for me. You could only play as one character but, due to the eating/exercise system and GTA's costume selection you could change it up quite nicely. That said, I found exercising and constantly eating to be a chore. Spent way too much time swimming and hitting the gym (not saying it was a horrible way to have people invest in the character, just wish they had a better balance) in a game where I wanted to destroy/interact with the world while not being too constrained by the "rules". I did love the gang territory system, however which made up for a lot of it.

Also, the story didn't fit with the cast of characters. Hated all the flying missions. Hated the ending. Also thought they didn't know where they wanted to go with the story (ie. Casino mission). Seems kind of dumb to follow a casino robbery with hunting down a crack-head. Just me?
I'm fine with there only being one character, though I do much prefer the option of multiple characters.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I don't know about you, but I'm starting to get pretty tired of how serious games are these days. Videogames are a portal to do stuff you'd never be able to do in real life, yet most games out there try to capture realistic experiences. Even games that appear like they will be goofy keep adhering to a degree of realism.
Volition seems to share my feelings -- from day one of the development of Saints Row: The Third, their goal was to "create the most ridiculous, over-the-top, guilty-pleasure experience ever found in a videogame." I got a small, hands-off taste of what the next Saints Row game is all about, and it's easy to see that Volition is making good on that.
In fact, one of the first things I witnessed in Saints Row: The Thirdwas the main character hitting pedestrians with a giant, floppy, purple baseball bat dildo. Yeah, that happened.
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Saints Row: The Third (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC)
Developer: Volition
Publisher: THQ
To be released: November 15, 2011
You are the leader of the Saints gang and you can fully customize your character to be whatever you want him or her to be. The Saints are at the top of their game and are celebrities in the city of Steelport. They are a branded image that people love and adore. Citizens clamor to get a Saints autograph, even when the gang is robbing a bank!
[Update: The article initial stated that Johnny Gat was the leader. This was a mistake and has been corrected above.]
The gang's notoriety gives the player access to powerful weapons right from the start. You'll of course have at your disposal the traditional assortment of firepower, but why shoot a gun when you can wear giant over-sized boxing gloves called "Apoca-fist" that instantly vaporize anyone you punch?
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Everything you do will have some sense of style to it, too. For instance, breaking into a car the regular way is replaced by a window-shattering jumping karate kick. Speaking of which, the core mechanic of the driving experience has been completely overhauled. Car handling is a lot more fast, fluid and fun, and leaves you open to doing some insane stunts in the open-world setting.
There are some outlandish cars, too, such as one that features the giant head of Johnny Gaton the hoodsmoking a cigarette that shoots out flames. Then there's Professor Genki’s Super Ballistic Manapult, which features a giant cannon on the roof that can suck up people (or even yourself) and then shoot them out.
Flying vehicles will be a big part of the game, as well, and we saw many different types of helicopters. The coolest air vehicle was the Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Jet, which can seamlessly switch from hover to jet mode in an instant. It also lets you shoot missiles and laser beams. LASER BEAMS! So cool.
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One final feature we were shown before getting into the meat of the game was how you can buy businesses. The Saints are out to take over and spread their territory in the gang, and purchasing a business is one way to do it. The particular business that was bought in this instance was the "Let's Pretend" costume store, where you can change your outfit and wear whatever you want.
After showing off some of the new tech, Volition started up the first mission of the game, which also acts as a tutorial for the player. The Saints are attempting to rob a bank, which is usually a pretty easy job for them. In this particular instance, though, the bank puts up heavy resistance and fights back. Unbeknownst to them, the bank is owned by the Syndicate, the main antagonist in Saints Row: The Third.
This little setback doesn't stop the Saints; they start taking out any resistance in their way. Oh, did I mention that all the Saints are wearing disguises, including a giant bobblehead-face-helmet-thing that makes them look like Johnny Gat? Because that totally happened.
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The gang reach the bank's vault only, to discover they can't open it. So they go with plan B and blow up the walls surrounding the vault in order to allow easy access for a Saints helicopter to lift the gigantic safe away. That plan turn to shit, though as Josh Birk, a ride-along Method actor set to star in a Saints movie, activates the security alarm by mistake.
A SWAT team quickly arrives on the scene, and the Saints hold off the police until their escape chopper arrives. Once the helicopter shows up, the player hooks up the vault to it and stands on top of the vault as the helicopter attempts to pull it out. They don't get too far from the bank, as multiple waves of police helicopters and attack copters eventually cause the player to get knocked back into the bank, surrounded by SWAT.
You can expect missions to be pretty ridiculous like this throughoutSaints Row: The Third. Volition wanted to create memorable set-pieces for the missions. You can expect lots of side missions, too, both old and new. The one Volition showed off to the press was called "Tank Mayhem" and you have to blow up stuff with a tank until you reach a specific monetary damage goal. Another side mission that was teased is called "Professor Genki's Super Ethical Reality Climax Show." Sounds like fun times right there.
We'll be seeing more of Saints Row: The Third at E3 next week and I can't wait. I'm definitely looking forward to more Saints goodness, and yes, expect co-op madness again.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Just seen a TV ad for this. Not even out until November, looks like they'll be aggressive as fuck in marketing this thing.

[Extreme Angle]

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[Xero]

From RVD's Twitter (TherealRVD): Gamers watch for Saints Row 3 w/ voice work done by RVD!

[Kane Knight]

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Holy shit does that look sweet.

[D Mac]

Holy shit does that look sweet.

*chants* "Welcome back! Welcome back!"

[D Mac]

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O Morgan U so fine

[Kane Knight]

*chants* "Welcome back! Welcome back!"

But will you still feel that way when I say METALLICA SUCKS?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

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[Kane Knight]

AHH! FURRIES! KILL IT WITH FIRE!

[Emperor Smeat]

THQ revealed more details with the main bad guy appearing around the 2nd mission and the main gang being called The Syndicate who want about 66% of everything the Saints own in terms of profits.

Also revealed was something called a "Man-Canon" (Professor Genki's Man-a-pult):
This demented looking car features a fiendishly grinning cat on the front grill that actually sucks up random pedestrians and enemies, and immediately inserts them into an up-top cannon that can be used to both attack foes or just send bodies flying for no particularly good reason. Those launched skyward tend to hit with a resounding splat, making this the perfect way to explain to your child why a career in the circus is probably not a great idea.

Video of the actual car is inside the link along with details of how crazy the 2nd mission is.

http://www.giantbomb.com/news/saints-row-the-third-no-one-man-cannon-should-have-all-this-power/3481/

[Swiss Ultimate]

Someone tell me about the co-op. Will me and my wife be able to play on the same console?

[Kane Knight]

Someone tell me about the co-op. Will me and my wife be able to play on the same console?

Looks like no split screen as the previous games were. I'm not sure about LAN play, but I think it's Live only.

[Kane Knight]

I'll play with you tho. ;)

[Funky Fly]

Getting that.

[Kane Knight]

I so wish they had added four player Co-Op. Since there are four slots (Two "homies" in a 2P game), it'd be sweet if you could get a real "gang" of people together and wreck shit.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Saints Row: The Third is already looking pretty crazy, and it needs some sexy lost wrestler voice talent to match that. So it makes sense that Sasha Grey, Hulk Hogan, and Daniel Day Kim will portray key characters in the upcoming open world game with jets that shoot lasers and homing missiles.

Sasha Grey (you know what you know her from) will be playing Viola DeWynter who, together with her twin sister Kiki, runs the Syndicate's financial empire as one part of the DeWynter sisters.

Hulk Hogan will be voicing Angel De LaMuerte, who unsurprisingly is a professional wrestler. De LaMuerte got backstabbed by his former tag-team partner Killbane, who became the leader of the Lucadores gang, and teams up with the Saints to get his revenge.

Daniel Dae Kim (LOST, that Hawaii 5-0 reboot with Boomer in it) returns to Saints Row to reprise his role as Johnny Gat, chief lieutenant of the Third Street Saints, who is now an international celebrity and drives a car named the Johnny Gat-mobile. Amazing.

Still waiting on some negative news. This is all too amazing.

[D Mac]

Yessssss Gat returns. He rules.

[Kane Knight]

But will anyone recognise Sascha Grey when someone's not pouring a gallon of milk in her ass?

[LoDownM]

http://www.destructoid.com/getting-some-air-in-saints-row-the-third-208557.phtml

Second mission of the game. Loving it.

I know I know, "embed noob!" I would love to but the player destructoid uses blows and never works right.

[D Mac]

Shaundi: "ASSHOOOOOLLLEEEEE!" :rofl:



BUYING IT.

[Kane Knight]

http://www.destructoid.com/getting-some-air-in-saints-row-the-third-208557.phtml

Second mission of the game. Loving it.

I know I know, "embed noob!" I would love to but the player destructoid uses blows and never works right.

Is that the whole "Shootout through two planes/skydive" thing?

I don't want to watch whole videos dedicated to levels in a game I plan on playing. It's kinda....Dumb. But that sounds like a fucking incredible deal.

[Tommy Gunn]

Are the first 2 games worth picking up? Quite tempted to play them before this one comes out.

[The Mask]

2nd is great but takes a while to get properly into if yuo're used to GTA type stuff. i've played it through about 6 times now though.

[The Mask]

1st isn't great tbh

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The 1st one is too serious. Trying to live the hip-hop life.

[Kane Knight]

Are the first 2 games worth picking up? Quite tempted to play them before this one comes out.

First one's good. Second one is fucking GREAT. Best with a partner, but not required. What made the second one great is it's crazy. Something The Third will be updating.

The first was less insane. Less focused on wild fun. Less batshit crazy. It still had fun in it, but it's more like looking at a prototype than a straight up awesome game.

And Volition knew this. That's why the ads played up the crazy shit you can do. Like side games where you spray sewage and dress up as cops so you can beat people down on TV.

The graphics are inferior to the GTA alternative, but the fun is awesome. Nothing better than unlocking all the cheats, too. Unlock no fall damage and then suicide diving pedestrians from helicopters. Unlimited ammo for various weapons is also mad fun.

None of them completely make you invincible. You don't get infinite health. You get faster health regen if you're not getting shot. You still have to not get shot, which is doable. You still have to reload your weapons; you merely run out of ammo. Suicide dives will stop you for a moment, so they're not necessarily an escape.

But seriously. BLOWING SHIT UP FTW. Especially when you try and see how much airtime your buddy can get off the gas station he's driving into. Which you've just loaded with C4.

Plus....Lots of vehicles, which handle like a sandbox game should, boats planes and helicopters, fun character customisation to an insane degree, and a story that doesn't take itself too seriously. It knows it's part of a sandbox and doesn't try and nag you.

The good thing about this is, even though all three SR games ostensibly follow the same character, they're story light enough that you don't really need to know the prior title's story.

Saints Row 1: You get recruited into the second street saints, wreck shit, and build up the empire until you are betrayed.

Saints Row 2: You wake up in the hospital ward of a prison after a chunk of time in a coma. In your absence, the Saints went defunct, and three new gangs and Ultor (yes, that Ultor) have taken over. Wreck shit, own city, rinse, repeat.

Saints Row 3: apparently, you own the city so hard you have to go elsewhere for a good fight. Stilwater out, Steelport in, 3 new gangs, syndicate, wreck shit, own city.

I really hope they do more successors to Saints Row, but I'm glad this one appears to be the close on this specific set of characters. I like Chaundi, Pierce and Gatt, mind. Just...Short of owning the US, there's not much else to do.

Though that might be the best sandbox ever.

[Fryza]

I was worried at first, the graphic overhaul. Thought it actually might take away what made two so great.

Then saw some footage.

My God. I cannot wait.

[Kane Knight]

I was worried at first, the graphic overhaul. Thought it actually might take away what made two so great.

We call it the GTA IV effect.

[Funky Fly]

Love me some some Saints Row 3. Gonna have to go get it preordered next month as I opted for Skyrim instead.

Been trying to play SR2 coop with a buddy of mine, but he has the shittiest internet of all time and connecting is hard. Some of my other friends have it, but they never play.

[Kane Knight]

Love me some some Saints Row 3. Gonna have to go get it preordered next month as I opted for Skyrim instead.

Been trying to play SR2 coop with a buddy of mine, but he has the shittiest internet of all time and connecting is hard. Some of my other friends have it, but they never play.

All you have to do is ask.

[Funky Fly]

Sweet. Bear in mind that I have a crippling addiction to Oblivion, so most of the time I'm playing that. Especially with Skyrim around the corner.

[Kane Knight]

Freak.

[Emperor Smeat]

Rumored list of DLC with co-op and cheats both rumored to be paying modes. It is also possible the rumored DLC sets would be free for new owners using an Online Pass while used owners would only be the ones to pay for them.

Co-Op Pack

Sometimes all it takes is a friend at your back to help you through the toughest situations. With the Co-Op Pack you can do just that. Play entirely through Saints Row: The Third with your co-op partner and together help the Saints climb once more to the top.


Bloodsucker Pack

Keep the cash flowin' with the Bloodsucker Pack. You'll earn respect and get cash bonuses but it doesn't stop there! You also get payments, money drop, and the ability to regain health through your human shields with The Dracula skill.


Explosive Combat Pack

Throw on your combat gear and add a weapon to your arsenal with the Explosive Combat Pack. The M2 Grenade Launcher sends a plethora of mass explosions right at your enemy, and the Future Soldier Outfit is perfect for any battle.


[NOT SURE]

Go super ballistic with the FunTime! Pack which gives you a new weapon, vehicle, and outfit. Terrorize your enemies by sucking them up and shooting them out with the Genki Man-A-Pult! Pull the trigger on the Mollusk Launcher and unleash the power of an exploding, mind-controlling octopus! And make sure you put on your FunTime! Outfit, because who doesn't want to look like Professor Genki!


Invincible Pack

More cheats than you'll know what to do with. Never worry about dying or running out of ammo! Experience the thrill of Zero Gravity and unlock the Get Down Cheat that makes you ultra limber. Super Saints gives you better guns and better health while Ultimate Clip ensures that you're always ready to fire. Get Infinite Mass for your vehicle plus Super Explosions and you'll be ready for anything!


[NOT SURE]

The ultimate collection of goods for Nyte Blayde fans! Look just like a Nyte Blayde star with exact replicas of the Altar Boy and Bloody Cannoness Outfits. Experience the excitement of Nyte Blayde's adventures as you get behind the wheel of the Nyte Blayde Mobile vehicle. The top off your full Nyte Blayde experience by zipping around town on the Bloody Cannoness Bike!


Shark Attack Pack

Add to your wardrobe and weapon cache with the Shark Attack Pack. The Shark-O-Matic shoots out a steady stream of slimy fish guts, attracting whatever may lurk under the streets of Steelport. And if that isn't enough, the Shark Bite Hat allows you to experience the feeling of being caught in the jaws of a great white.


Special Ops Vehicle Pack

A collection of fully equipped military vehicles for your garage. The Saints VTOL features jet and hover modes making airborne attacks easy and stylish. The Saints Tank and Saints MRAP are the ultimate in armored warfare, showing your opponents the Saints aren't to be messed with.


Steelport Gangs Pack

Get some new gangwear for your wardrobe with six new outfits. Disguise yourself as a Morningstar Solider or blend in with the Luchador Specialist crowd. You can even try out the Decker cyberpunk style and get in touch with your inner techno-goth!


Unlockable Pack

The Unlockable Pack gives access to all unlockable items, upgrades and bonuses that weren’t chosen during normal gameplay. Now you can have it all!


Warrior Pack

The Warrior Pack adds four combat-ready outfits to your wardrobe. Antiques never go out of style with the Knight of Steelport Armor, or go for something a little more revealing with the Warrior Princess outfit. Bring out your inner samurai with the Kabuki Warrior Outfit or choose the Intergalactic Warrior Outfit for an out of this world look.


Z Style Pack

Live the high life of Zimos himself by adding a weapon to your arsenal and an outfit to your wardrobe with the Z Style Pack. You won't go unnoticed in the bold and pimpalicious outfit good enough to be called The "Z". Arm yourself with the super flashy Bling Shotgun and your bullets won't be the only thing that makes an impact.
http://www.giantbomb.com/saints-row-the-third/61-25725/rumoured-dlc-list-for-sr3-co-op-now-dlc-and-5000-other-things/35-510911/

[Funky Fly]

Paid stuff that was free in the first 2 games? This better be online pass or it damn well might be pass in general.

[Kane Knight]

Paid stuff that was free in the first 2 games? This better be online pass or it damn well might be pass in general.

I'm kinda pissed either way. Though I do plan on buying new, it is still fucking stupid.

[Kane Knight]

Co-Op is an advertised feature, BTW. If they limit it with this, that's really false advertising.

[Funky Fly]

I hear you. It's like THQ really can't go more than 5 minutes without completely fucking something up.

[Kane Knight]

I hear you. It's like THQ really can't go more than 5 minutes without completely fucking something up.

Yeah. This is really shitty of them. I'd say it was a new low, but they've probably done something worse i just don't remember.

[Funky Fly]

Well they were charging $70 for games that were basically buggy and/or terrible budget titles.

[Kane Knight]

Aren't all the majors doing that, though?

I don't mean all their titles, but it seems like the major pubs all break out some really shitty full-priced titles.

[Funky Fly]

True, but their portfolios aren't nearly as cluttered with shit that won't sell because it sucks too much or is way overpriced or both. They need to take a hard look at themselves in the mirror and realize that shit like used game sales isn't the cause of their problems; it's the effect.

[Emperor Smeat]

Been considering picking up Saints Row 2 but just have a quick question. How strict or lenient is the wanted system in the game in terms of free roaming or goofing off and not playing missions?

Is it like GTA where if you accidentally crash into a police car, that automatically gets 1 star or wanted level or hit a few people and it goes up regardless if there were police around?

I know in older GTA games 2 stars and above would have aggressive cops chasing but they reduced the cops going all out on a 2 star level in GTA IV.

[Kane Knight]

True, but their portfolios aren't nearly as cluttered with shit that won't sell because it sucks too much or is way overpriced or both. They need to take a hard look at themselves in the mirror and realize that shit like used game sales isn't the cause of their problems; it's the effect.

Used gaming isn't even a problem, except from the point of view of MINE! They've pretty much maximised profit and demand more. So now they're trying to milk desperately any other source.

Been considering picking up Saints Row 2 but just have a quick question. How strict or lenient is the wanted system in the game in terms of free roaming or goofing off and not playing missions?

Is it like GTA where if you accidentally crash into a police car, that automatically gets 1 star or wanted level or hit a few people and it goes up regardless if there were police around?

I know in older GTA games 2 stars and above would have aggressive cops chasing but they reduced the cops going all out on a 2 star level in GTA IV.

It's pretty similar to GTA. Been so long since I played I'm not sure about hitting a cop car, but you do have some leniency before you get one star. The first star goes down pretty quick, too. Funky might know specifics.

[Captain of Fun]

It's much more lenient than GTA. The only things I'd say GTA IV has over SR2, is graphics, and it's cover systems. Then again, some people don't even like cover systems, so that doesn't even count. Personal preference really.

[Funky Fly]

Nah, you got it KK. Plus they have those drive thru forgiveness thingies.

[Kane Knight]

Nah, you got it KK. Plus they have those drive thru forgiveness thingies.

Yeah, love Forgive and Forget. Love doing standoffs at 5 stars and then running through one of them.

[Kane Knight]

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[Kane Knight]

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[Funky Fly]

Wrestling matches in the streets and promos in the middle of a battlefield? SOLD!

[Kane Knight]

Wrestling matches in the streets and promos in the middle of a battlefield? SOLD!

Hopefully, you can do that.

[Kane Knight]

WHILE airstrikes are being called in. Fuck New Jack, THIS is Extreme.

[Emperor Smeat]

THQ reveals their DLC plans for the game include having roughly 40 weeks of DLC pack releases and make the game's content be interesting enough to keep people interested in playing the game and reduce the overall amount of used copies.

"We're totally changing how we keep consumers engaged for a very long time, We intend to create an online digital ecosystem that keeps them interested for a year or more."

http://www.screwattack.com/news/forty-weeks-dlc-new-saints-row

[What Would Kevin Do?]

THQ reveals their DLC plans for the game include having roughly 40 weeks of DLC pack releases and make the game's content be interesting enough to keep people interested in playing the game and reduce the overall amount of used copies.



http://www.screwattack.com/news/forty-weeks-dlc-new-saints-row

That sort of sounds like BS to me. Honestly, this isn't, "Hey, let's add some extra stuff in as DLC." This is more like "Oh, hey, good idea... Nah, don't put it in the game, wait and sell it to them a week after it comes out." Seriously, 40 weeks worth? I'm curious to see what that DLC includes, and how much could have/should have been included initially.

[Emperor Smeat]

Probably going to be very similar to what Capcom or Bethesda does with DLC content in being mostly new costumes, colors, and weapons/cars.

It is briefly referenced in the article but THQ already did something similar with MX vs ATV although they charged that game at a discount price and then had the DLC cover everything else. It ended up being a huge mistake and might have killed off the series due to all the stuff lacking in comparison to other racing games.

[Kane Knight]

That sort of sounds like BS to me. Honestly, this isn't, "Hey, let's add some extra stuff in as DLC." This is more like "Oh, hey, good idea... Nah, don't put it in the game, wait and sell it to them a week after it comes out." Seriously, 40 weeks worth? I'm curious to see what that DLC includes, and how much could have/should have been included initially.

Honestly, we don't know how much content is on the disc already. I'm gonna hold off and wait until the DLC drops before crucifying them. And then probably crucify them, because it'll probably be shit, but....

I'm wondering if there will be a code for new purchases that allows the later stuff. They did say combating the overall volume of used games. I mean, they could be retarded enough to think making us spend 80 more bucks or adding just clothing packs and small items will keep us paying, but MAYBE they have a clue.

The DLC pricing for the last game was kind of weird, with the first one being overly expensive for its content, the second being much beefier for a lower price point, and the last one being a free clothing pack (With a bunch of stuff).

One of the things I've had my fingers crossed for on this game is that they would have finally figured it out.

I like the vow of "continued support through DLC." This sounds a little too much like a marketing ploy rather than real support tho.

[Captain of Fun]

As long as there is a lot of content on the disc, then I don't see the problem with this.

[Kane Knight]

Saints Row Initiation Station demo is available. You can download it to XBox 360 and I think PS3 with instructions on Saintsrow.com . You can create your character, upload it to your SR account, and make ' em public. You can then download any character made public.

There's less customisation in this one, it's obvious from the creator. I'm assuming more clothing options will open up in-game, but you can't do layers anymore, you're you're limited to a single top, bottom, etc.

Within that, there ARE a lot of choices, and most of them look good. And holy shit, I'm making a Steampunk character next time I boot it up.

It's a bit of a shame, but I'm still psyched.

[D Mac]

I love the "zombie" voice for your character. :lol:

[Kane Knight]

It's all the rage.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's also on Steam, but not in the UK as you can't buy it on Steam in the UK as Game threw their toys out the pram and told THQ they wouldn't stock the PC version if it was on Steam.

It uses Steamworks though, so even on disc it needs Steam...

[Kane Knight]

Hehe. Game is upset by a monopoly. Whodathunk?

[Kane Knight]

Especially funny that it requires Steam though.

[D Mac]

Created a chick with huge boobs and uploaded.

[Kane Knight]

lolol

[D Mac]

Created a chick with huge boobs and uploaded.

In my pants! *rimshot*

[#BROKEN Hasney]

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[Kane Knight]

So SR3 is using an online pass system for its co-op. I know this was hinted at before, but it's kinda confirmed now

I think this is the last THQ-published title I bother buying.

Even if they're already promising Saints Row 4.

[Captain of Fun]

Every game I've bought with an online pass, has been a game I was going to buy new regardless, so I haven't really been affected by this.

Sucks for the consumer, but really, these companies are taking major hits from the used game market, so I can't really blame them for trying to get paid for all the work they put in to these titles.

[Kane Knight]

but really, these companies are taking major hits from the used game market

What with those record sales and record profits.

Yeah, they're really taking a beating.

[Captain of Fun]

Listen, if it means less poor people, stinking up xbox live with their poor people odors, then I am all for it.

Disgusting, filth ridden, mongrels.

[Kane Knight]

that's it. OCCUPY XBOX!

[D Mac]

Might just ask Santa for this for Christmas. Skyrim will take all of my time anyways.

[Emperor Smeat]

Even though THQ promised an exclusive free game mode for PS3 versions of the game at E3 this year, it turns out they ended up removing the mode or exclusive content with no official reason given.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/saints-row-the-third-missing-promised-exclusive-playstation-3-content/

Joystick has speculated this might have been the current "Whored Mode" that was announced to be in all versions.

[Captain of Fun]

Finished the first few missions, and they may be the greatest opening missions in a game ever.

People who have gotten it early, have been saying all week that they took a lot of stuff out from SR2, but the general consensus is that the new stuff makes up for it.

Also, I saw a video online of the shark gun dlc, and that shit is going in my active downloads pronto.

Can't wait for my stupid looking roomate to get off the damn tv.

[Captain of Fun]

Love that Cena's "You can't see me" taunt is in.

[Captain of Fun]

Only thing I don't like is that the enemies are fucking bullet sponges. I know it will probably be a lot better once I level the weapons out, but a police officer with no body armor, shouldn't be able to withstand 3 point blank shotgun blasts, or a a whole assault rifle clip. I even try and go for headshots, but they are still standing.

[Kane Knight]

Even though THQ promised an exclusive free game mode for PS3 versions of the game at E3 this year, it turns out they ended up removing the mode or exclusive content with no official reason given.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/saints-row-the-third-missing-promised-exclusive-playstation-3-content/

Joystick has speculated this might have been the current "Whored Mode" that was announced to be in all versions.

the reason given was that Volition and THQ never reached an agreement on what the mode should be. It was also explicitly said to be something involving the dildo weapon, so they had something in mind. Don't know about "whored mode," but if it focuses on the dildo weapon, then probably.

Only thing I don't like is that the enemies are fucking bullet sponges. I know it will probably be a lot better once I level the weapons out, but a police officer with no body armor, shouldn't be able to withstand 3 point blank shotgun blasts, or a a whole assault rifle clip. I even try and go for headshots, but they are still standing.

Agggh. the headshots! That pisses me off.

Still, most amazing fun I've had with a game in ages.

[Kane Knight]

Sorry, I meant Volition/THQ and Sony.

[Kane Knight]

one thing readily apparent is that a lot of the old flaws and glitches are back. Now I know what it must be like to be a Bethesda fanboy, because you can still see a lot of the flaws from the first two.

I found myself slipping into a crack and falling into an area I can't escape, respawning and falling into the same crack again. There's a lot of bugs in co-op, where I or my partner would find ourselves, for example, suddenly outside of the car we were both driving, or (once) halfway across the city. And a minor niggle, but the GPS still does that thing where the GPS will stick as though you're in an aircraft/boat (Don't know if the boat thing's still in, but the heli/plane half is). toggling it seems to fix it, but it's still there. There's a lot of pop-in, and some of it's pretty bad.

Also, this may be my connection with my Co-Op Partner In Crime, but the lag was so bad that he (host) was killing people in the Guardian Angel mission because they even showed up on mine. Was useless until the sniping part, which is ironic, because I'm usually useless in the sniping parts.

We multiplayer a lot together, and I don't remember ever seeing something that bad.

Still, I love this game so hard I could fuck it 'til the disc cracked, so the flaws don't really detract me. It's just...Weird.

[Captain of Fun]

Strange. I haven't encountered any bugs yet. Maybe they are more prevailant in co-op.

[Kane Knight]

Quite possibly.

I've actually only come to encounter one bug when playing single player, now that you mention it. Well, two. There's this weird "teleport during holdups" thing that happened to me since I made the above list.

Also, love the fact I got an acheivement for running a male character and a female character.

[Kane Knight]

Also, in case you missed it, there's a season pass up on Xbox Marketplace (probably Sony's too, but I don't care enough to look). Looks like the idea of a lot of DLC that was suggested by Giant Bomb really is true.

Not entirely sure how I feel about this, to be honest.

The cheats pack looks pretty cool. Imay buy it after I've beat the game and create a new save file to mess with them. supposedly, they ALL disable achievements.

[Emperor Smeat]

Sony is offering Saints Row 2 and all of its DLC for free as a gift for those who buy the PS3 version of the game. The offer will only be available until February 13, 2012.

Most likely the move was done in reaction to the news of THQ removing the PS3 exclusive content from Saints Row the Third due to them not advertising this as a bonus feature unlike what was done for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood/Revelations and Medal of Honor reboot.

http://kotaku.com/5860294/buy-saints-row-the-third-on-ps3-get-saints-row-2-for-free

[Kane Knight]

Classy. :y:

[Captain of Fun]

Don't buy the cheats DLC, Kane Knight. Those are already in-game and unlocks once you beat it. The dlc is just for the impatient types, similar to the unlock cars dlc in burnout paradise.

Buddy gave me a promo code for the Money Shot DLC. Comes with a sweet looking combat armor, an Ultor version of the hover bike, and a new sniper rifle.

Also, I tried. I really really tried to play the game without cheats. Any other game I could. But in SR it's just too tempting. Used the cash cheat and upgraded everything I could. Having a fucking blast.

[Kane Knight]

Everyone seems to be insisting these are different cheats. Though since I'm planning to beat the game first, I guess I'll find out.

[Kane Knight]

One should also note Savior's only reason for hating SR2 is gone. You don't need to earn respect for missions anymore. You only need higher respect levels to unlock perks.

Infinite ammo at Respect 50...Plus a SHITLOAD of cash, but still...:love:

[The Mask]

bastards. not even out here yet and when it comes tomorrow, if it comes first thing i will only have a couple of hours to play before work :'(

[Kane Knight]

Ha ha...You have a life and responsibilties.

...Waaaaait.

[Kane Knight]

Oh God, I just got to the gimp suit rickshaw race.

...Holy fuck was that awesome.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The DLC isn't even going to be available on Steam in the UK, I have to get it through a 3rd party than input a key into Steam.

Stupid bullshit.

[Kane Knight]

http://www.nerdist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tenth-doctor.jpg
What?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The whole PC version in the UK is just a farce. Luckily, the actual port is pretty good especially when compared to SR2. My entire experience so far though:

1) Purchase CD key from website, thus bypassing the whole retail physical copy industry that didn't want the game on Steam in the first place

2) Input key to Steam and download game (users that are installing from disc have reported downloading 2gb through Steam after some of the content is installed from disc as well)

3) Notice I have no Genki stuff when I go to play

4) Click DLC page and all the page says is that it's "not in my region"

5) Find out THQ will be sending out the Genki codes seperately

6) Find out all other DLC is only purchasable from 3rd party resellers and latest info is it will only be the season pass

[Kane Knight]

Wow. That's fucked up royally.

[D Mac]

Got it. Fun times.

[whiteyford]

Does the season pass give you all the DLC or just the upcoming add-ons?

[Kane Knight]

Does the season pass give you all the DLC or just the upcoming add-ons?

the descriptions seem to say just the three mission packs, so boourns.

[Kane Knight]

Also, the last game featured a mission where the Samedi drugged you up and you had to make it back to your HQ to rescue Shaundi. This one one ups it when you end up

Naked, unarmed and drugged in Safe Word, the S&M club.

[taker707]

the descriptions seem to say just the three mission packs, so boourns.

for 19.99 it better give me everything .

[The Destroyer]

This is starting to seem quite short... only got it on Friday and I'm at 43% completion already?

[Kane Knight]

for 19.99 it better give me everything .

Try it and let us know how it works out.

This is starting to seem quite short... only got it on Friday and I'm at 43% completion already?

The first half seems to pass really quick and the second seems to slow down.

[Savio]

One should also note Savior's only reason for hating SR2 is gone. You don't need to earn respect for missions anymore. You only need higher respect levels to unlock perks.

Infinite ammo at Respect 50...Plus a SHITLOAD of cash, but still...:love::) that annoyed me in SR2 especially due to the fact I was rushing to beat it. I still can not believe that last part of the mission where you rescue Zimos

[MoFo]

The bank job at the start is class

Love how you get stopped for pics and signing shit as well :lol:

[Kane Knight]

:) that annoyed me in SR2 especially due to the fact I was rushing to beat it. I still can not believe that last part of the mission where you rescue Zimos

I love the Jane Valderama wrap-up of that mission.

The bank job at the start is class

Love how you get stopped for pics and signing shit as well :lol:

"Please sign and then put down your weapons!"

"My son wants to meet Shaundi!"

[D Mac]

I wanna know if Gat is really dead or not but I don't wanna spoil it early.

He can't be dead, Johnny... can't... die. :(

During that little funeral scene on the bridge do they even show his body? I can't recall.

[Kane Knight]

I wanna know if Gat is really dead or not but I don't wanna spoil it early.

He can't be dead, Johnny... can't... die. :(

During that little funeral scene on the bridge do they even show his body? I can't recall.

I don't know for sure. They run with it through the first half of the story at least. It's possible they're gonna pull a psych hitler near the end, and it'd be awesome of they did, but I think he's dead.

I think it's funny that Johnny dies doing something serious, then the Boss chastises Shaundi for letting a reality show get her too soft. Not that I'm surprised, mind.

Also, I love the part where your actions in the last game turn around to bite you in the ass.

[Savio]

Yeah I just got to that part. I was like oh yeah I do kinda remember that. I am focusing on the "Gang Specialist" challenges more now than the missions because I don't know if the gangs disapear after completion.

EDIT: Why cant you name your saved games? I know one of these days I will screw up and save over the wrong one.

[Kane Knight]

Yeah I just got to that part. I was like oh yeah I do kinda remember that. I am focusing on the "Gang Specialist" challenges more now than the missions because I don't know if the gangs disapear after completion.

EDIT: Why cant you name your saved games? I know one of these days I will screw up and save over the wrong one.

Agreed on the saves. I did that once in 2. It pissed me off and still pisses me off. the gangs do disappear (I think, I can't find any Morningstar now that I took them out), but you can always redo traffick or other deals to get to gangs if you run out.

[Kane Knight]

Oh, the glitches are pissing me off. I love it when STAG starts shooting at me for no reason in the middle of an activity.

Or when I fall three feet and die...With reduced fall damage on.

[The Mask]

i thought stag shooting at you was part of the game past a certain point? like you go into some areas and it's restricted access because stag have taken over that part of the city or whatever and you get an automatic wanted level.

best glitch i got so far was an exploded car in the air.

[Kane Knight]

i thought stag shooting at you was part of the game past a certain point? like you go into some areas and it's restricted access because stag have taken over that part of the city or whatever and you get an automatic wanted level.

best glitch i got so far was an exploded car in the air.

And if I was at their base when I was playing insurance fraud, that wouldn't be a glitch.

When they start randomly hosing you on the street? A little different.

[Fryza]

Ran through the collectibles last night. Have ten photo ops left. Game is fun, but just feels too short.

[The Mask]

And if I was at their base when I was playing insurance fraud, that wouldn't be a glitch.

When they start randomly hosing you on the street? A little different.

no, it's not just their base. there comes that point in the game where stag up their game a bit, i can't remember where exactly, and they just start popping at you in the street, i think you're on a permanant 1 star or something.

[Kane Knight]

Well, I ain't there then.

[Kane Knight]

"I caught Oleg in the shower the other day...Can't...Unsee."

[LoDownM]

Also, I love the part where your actions in the last game turn around to bite you in the ass.


You can import saves?

[Kane Knight]

No.

[Kane Knight]

Oh dear God, http://deckers.die was annoying as fuck.

On the other hand, Kinzie? ADORABLE.

[LoDownM]

Love this game. So over the top, its fucking awesome.

[LoDownM]

lol

The entire wrestling match mission was beyond incredible

[Kane Knight]

no, it's not just their base. there comes that point in the game where stag up their game a bit, i can't remember where exactly, and they just start popping at you in the street, i think you're on a permanant 1 star or something.

So, unless I'm missing something, this only happens on one island after martial law is declared. this is most definitely not what I was talking about, as STAG had not declared martial law at that point, I wasn't in the restricted zone, and did not have a one-star rating.

Other fun glitches: Falling through the scenery, getting stuck inside a building (once I fell far enough to respawn), and the helicopter jump glitch. For some reason, when on the ground and getting out of a helicopter or VTOL, sometimes my character will decide to jump. And take huge amount of damage from the ten foot fall.

This bothered me a little when it happened at first. It bothers me more now that I have the max fall damage upgrade, meaning I'm taking serious (sometimes lethal) damage from falls when I am supposed to receive zero.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

One in five times I leave a stationary car, I do the falling from a great height animation. It's quite entertaining.

[Kane Knight]

One in five times I leave a stationary car, I do the falling from a great height animation. It's quite entertaining.

Long as it doesn't kill you, it can be pretty funny.

[Kane Knight]

Though to be fair, it's so easy to make money in this game that a penalty to cash makes death almost a joke in itself.

[The Destroyer]

I'm in love with the F69 VTOL. I wish it was real.

[Kane Knight]

I'm in love with the F69 VTOL. I wish it was real.

Oh, but it is!

Washington just won't admit it. It's a STAG conspiracy!

The VTOLs in the game are awesome. I think I like the hoverbike best, tho.

[The Mask]

had my first go of the hoverbike today as i never tried it my first play round :'( also i realised i was probably perma-one-starred cause my bloke was BUTT NAKED. otherwise i dunno.

my biggest gripe with the game is that the AI for your homies is absolutely ridiculous. possibly even worse than SR2. the amount of times they're just started running in slow motion or getting stuck behind things is insane. i'd hate to play the game on hard just because no matter how good you are, it will screw you all the same :'(

also got infinite ammo and no reload + no fire damage for my tek-9 :'( incredible. beautiful carnage.

[Kane Knight]

I love the Dual SMGs with no ammo/reload. Hail of bullets.

AI in this game is pretty awful. The only strategy your enemies have is swamp you with 9000 people at once. Combined with infinite accuracy (They can shoot me while running from like 3 blocks away), they can be a pest. And your homies can be really fucking useless. I still think they programmed Pierce to be extra fucking useless, though. I hate trafficking/main missions with him because the one thing I know will happen is he will at some point (probably several of them) he will refuse to get into the car

[Savio]

How can I get the free Saints Row 2 on PS3 now?

[Emperor Smeat]

THQ updated the website for the game to include stat tracking for both individual players and overall stats. They also updated the website to include a real-time updated map of Steelport that will track what your friends did for achievements and stuff along with uploading photos from the game to the service.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/saints-row-third-website-adds-stat-tracking-interactive-map


THQ also revealed since the release of the game, over 2 million in-game characters have been killed by the Purple Penetrator weapon.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/two-million-killed-by-purple-penetrator-in-saints-row-the-third/

[Kane Knight]

I killed 1 million of them by myself. :shifty:

Actually, if not for the achievement (and the fun of flogging my friends with a giant purple cock), I probably wouldn't even bother.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

They should have a "Woo Woo Woo You Know It" achievement for killing a number of people with the Rough Ryder.

[Kane Knight]

They should have a "Woo Woo Woo You Know It" achievement for killing a number of people with the Rough Ryder.

Die in a fire.

[G]

trying to join a random co op game is impossible. out of 10 tries, 2 had cheats going (so i couldn't save my progress) and the other 8 had already completed the campaign and kicked me right when i joined. make your shit private if you don't want people joining. fucking idiots

[Savio]

I platnuimed already :)

[Kane Knight]

I platnuimed already :)

not sure why you'd want to.

[Kane Knight]

trying to join a random co op game is impossible. out of 10 tries, 2 had cheats going (so i couldn't save my progress) and the other 8 had already completed the campaign and kicked me right when i joined. make your shit private if you don't want people joining. fucking idiots

If only you knew people who played this game or something. :p

[G]

i'm not bothering with most of the activities since i hate them. i hope the dlc is good

[Kane Knight]

I'm not sure I'm even bothering with the DLC.

[G]

i should just get rid of this while it's "hot". maxed out on everything and there is nothing left to do. if the public co op wasn't so broken i would love to keep doing missions over and over.

[Kane Knight]

All I have left are activities and most of them are the ones I didn't like in the first two games, so I'm not sure. I don't think I'm getting rid of the title because I do legitimately have friends who'll co-op on this, but....

[whiteyford]

Am i missing something really obvious for the streaking challenge? Ran around naked for an hour but got nothing for it.

[Kane Knight]

Am i missing something really obvious for the streaking challenge? Ran around naked for an hour but got nothing for it.

I'm guessing you didn't activate it. You have to be naked and hit like down twice.

[Savio]

not sure why you'd want to.Looked really easy and it is my first.

[Kane Knight]

Sucks to be you.

[Savio]

ok?

[RoXer]

Any way to change my character's voice later in the game?

[Funky Fly]

Hit up a plastic surgeon place.

[RoXer]

Finished it. Was going to 100% it but two of the Gang Operations are glitched and aren't showing up and one of the Super Killingwhatever course has a big red X every time I start. Looks like it's one of the graphics for the intro movie to the course. I'll look into it but if I can't fix it than I won't bother. Fun game though

[D Mac]

Bought this the weekend it came out and haven't played it since.

[whiteyford]

Just got the Genki-bowl DLC,now riding around in a giant ball of yarn.

[G]

don't forget to call your homie cheapyd

[whiteyford]

Does he doing anything?dont think ive used any of the homies really except Sasha Grey

[whiteyford]

Took an hour to complete the Genki bowl stuff,probably not worth the 500points

[Kane Knight]

Took an hour to complete the Genki bowl stuff,probably not worth the 500points

This is why I'm abstaining.

Probably would be worth it if the city was more fun (The added stuff would make for more dicking around), but I'd rather be in Stilwater.

[whiteyford]

Its fun for what it is,might be more of a challenge if i played it earlier in the game but its just another 6 activities really. Glad i didnt get the season pass though.

[Kane Knight]

SRtT is "fun for what it is," but it's still not what it could be.

[whiteyford]

Think mines glitched. Just finishing up the last couple of challenges and a couple of them won't update, must have done about 50 of those stupid phonecall missions and it still shows as 25 of 26, same with the taunt gang members:mad::'(

[Kane Knight]

Think mines glitched. Just finishing up the last couple of challenges and a couple of them won't update, must have done about 50 of those stupid phonecall missions and it still shows as 25 of 26, same with the taunt gang members:mad::'(

I haven't heard of this sort of glitch before, but I wouldn't be shocked. However, I got all of the challenges done, so I know it's not standard.

[whiteyford]

I didnt really pay attention to the challenges until i'd finished the bulk of the game,even going back to an older saved game means i've gotta re-do 80% of them so fuck that.

[Kane Knight]

I didnt really pay attention to the challenges until i'd finished the bulk of the game,even going back to an older saved game means i've gotta re-do 80% of them so fuck that.

I did several of them early, just in case like, the gang specific ones disappeared at some point, so I was safe. I ended up needing mascots and those mini cars and grinding both.

Got some of them easy simply because I usually drive on the wrong side of the road, for example.

But yeah, if I had to go back and do most of the challenges, I would totally be all "fuck that shit."

[whiteyford]

Think the two achievments i have left from the main game are both linked to challenges,probably going to cave in and restart a saved game before having a tantrum after an hour.

[Kane Knight]

Think mine all relate to takeover.

I should go back and finish them but they're kinda boring.

[Captain of Fun]

All in all, I'm disappointed in this game. It is still fun, mind you, but I was expecting a lot more. Steelport has more detail and better visuals than stillwater, but it has a loooong way to go before it feels like a living breathing city, ala GTA and RDR.

There is also a lot less variety in the enviornment in this installment. Not very many things stand out, unlike SR2.

That and all the things they took out have left me bored of the game pretty quick. Though to be fair, that has a lot to do with the influx of amazing games we've gotten lately.

Hopefully SR4 will be the definitive title in the series.

[Kane Knight]

Hopefully SR4 will be the definitive title in the series.

Unlikely. They promised the next one will be CRAZAY!

That tells me they don't quite get it.

[whiteyford]

I wouldn't mind them going the CRAZAY route as long as they fleshed everything out more. I'm glad they revamped the respect part so you could just get on with the story but the activities that were left ended up kinda bland after a while. Doesn't feel nearly as shallow as Fable3 did but there was so much potential to be a better game than it was.

[Kane Knight]

I wouldn't mind them going the CRAZAY route as long as they fleshed everything out more. I'm glad they revamped the respect part so you could just get on with the story but the activities that were left ended up kinda bland after a while. Doesn't feel nearly as shallow as Fable3 did but there was so much potential to be a better game than it was.

The problem is, they substituted depth for CRAZAY. And they promised more CRAZAY for the next title before this one even launched.

Realistically, I think this means more CRAZAAAAAY!!!!, less substance.

[whiteyford]

It just comes across as a THQ thing,they'll address everyones complaints and add them to the next game and tout them as new features on the back of the box. Even with the lack of depth i'm 45hours in,i'm pretty much only playing it still for the last couple of achievments,but as much as i really want to love it because problems aside it is a good game,theres just no replay factor IMO after its completed which is a pity.

[Captain of Fun]

Well with rumors of THQ going under, wiould we ever even see the fourth game?

[Kane Knight]

It just comes across as a THQ thing,they'll address everyones complaints and add them to the next game and tout them as new features on the back of the box. Even with the lack of depth i'm 45hours in,i'm pretty much only playing it still for the last couple of achievments,but as much as i really want to love it because problems aside it is a good game,theres just no replay factor IMO after its completed which is a pity.

I don't think they can address everyone's complaints this time. Most of the complaints come in the form of customisation and activity. The former can't be readily remedied without both a hit to the graphics and a hit to their model of selling us DLC packs. It's one of the reasons Saints Row 2 looked dated from the get-go and that hurt sales. I don't think this gun is going to be un-fired. And the latter still goes to DLC.

Plus, I doubt the length issue is going to be resolved.

I mean, seriously, why spend time and effort to expand a game when you can sell DLC?

[whiteyford]

I mean, seriously, why spend time and effort to expand a game when you can sell DLC?

That pretty much sums it up sadly.

[Kane Knight]

Well with rumors of THQ going under, wiould we ever even see the fourth game?

I doubt they're really going under considering how unsubstantial the rumours are. Unless something's solidified in the last couple days.

Anyway, I don't know the status of the property, but I'd love to see SR go somewhere else in the wake of THQ's demise. I'm almost certainly not buying the fourth.

[Kane Knight]

That pretty much sums it up sadly.

And unfortunately, is exaclt y why I have no faith in the future of the games.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Really disappointed that this game turned out to be shit. Loved #2.

[Kane Knight]

Wouldn't call it shit.

[Funky Fly]

I enjoy it for what it is. When I 100% it, I'll trade the fucker in and go right back to my crippling Skyrim addiction.

[whiteyford]

Think mines glitched. Just finishing up the last couple of challenges and a couple of them won't update, must have done about 50 of those stupid phonecall missions and it still shows as 25 of 26, same with the taunt gang members:mad::'(

Ended up looking online,turns out its a really common glitch after all. Reset the xbox cache and the next survival call i did gave me 26/26. Thank fuck.

[D Mac]

I enjoy it for what it is. When I 100% it, I'll trade the fucker in and go right back to my crippling Skyrim addiction.

Yeah. Not gonna 100% it but beat it and not fuck with any DLC and get rid of it.

[Kane Knight]

Yeah. Not gonna 100% it but beat it and not fuck with any DLC and get rid of it.

I've kept it, but I'm not sure how much I'ma do with it.

[whiteyford]

Caved in and got the new Gangsta's in space DLC,same as the 1st one really,better getting it before you've maxed out your upgrades etc or if you're starting the game over. Took around an hour to complete.

[G]

Is it true you can't replay these with your main save?

[whiteyford]

Once you finish it the message tells you to reload a saved game to replay any missions but with your collectables/kill counts etc for achievments intact.

[Emperor Smeat]

Next DLC pack which arrives tomorrow is called the Bloodsuckers pack and basically changes your character into a vampire. It does include some extra benefits like the ability to earn $2,500 per in-game hour.

Also confirmed to be just an unlock key since its on the disc like most of the DLC packs for the game.

Increase all cash received by 25%
An hourly income of $2,500
20% increase to all respect earned
Four times as much cashed dropped by people

http://www.screwattack.com/news/saints-row-third-dead-and-loving-it-bloodsucker-dlc-pack

[Kane Knight]

Man, fuck that.

[whiteyford]

Thats only a benefit if you've just started the game,kinda shitty its on the disc but you have to buy it too.

[Kane Knight]

There's like 60 bucks worth of content in the firm of on-disc DLC. It's annoying on many levels.

[Savio]

I will never support DLC. No one else should either.

[Kane Knight]

I will support the shit out of DLC if it is good and if it is sold to us in an honest sense.

This is neither.

[Savio]

^True, Rockstar actually handles it pretty well. From what I last know.

[Kane Knight]

Very few companies do, sadly.

[Captain of Fun]

Yeah, it's true unfortunately. As far as I know, there's no way to tell how much to the penny companies spend on each aspect of developing a game. So companies can say, "Oh, well the on-disc DLC was made after our deadlines, and therefore cost more to put in the game, so we have to charge for it", but consumers would have no idea if this was true or not, so it's obviously something that can easily be taken advantage of.

95% of people who bitch about it, end up buying whatever they're complaining about in the first place, so that certainly doesn't help the situation.

[Captain of Fun]

As for this game, I'm not even halfway through, and I don't see myself going back to it any time soon. Just too many better games coming out as of late. Hell, I was only halfway through Arkham City before Skyrim and then Sould Calibur came out. And now Street Fighter x Tekken is dropping in a week, so Saint's Row is going pretty deep into the back log. New one might come out before I ever get around to finishing this.

[Kane Knight]

Yeah, it's true unfortunately. As far as I know, there's no way to tell how much to the penny companies spend on each aspect of developing a game. So companies can say, "Oh, well the on-disc DLC was made after our deadlines, and therefore cost more to put in the game, so we have to charge for it", but consumers would have no idea if this was true or not, so it's obviously something that can easily be taken advantage of.

95% of people who bitch about it, end up buying whatever they're complaining about in the first place, so that certainly doesn't help the situation.

Unfortunately, the notion of going overbudget to fit the game content on the disc and then locking it is kinda ridiculous. Especially when you can have day 1 DLC outside your core budget after the disc has gone to print.

But yes, the problem is a lot of the people who are saying they're going to boycott won't. Like Mass Effect 3. I bet I'll see like a dozen or two playing the game day one on Live.

As for this game, I'm not even halfway through, and I don't see myself going back to it any time soon. Just too many better games coming out as of late. Hell, I was only halfway through Arkham City before Skyrim and then Sould Calibur came out. And now Street Fighter x Tekken is dropping in a week, so Saint's Row is going pretty deep into the back log. New one might come out before I ever get around to finishing this.

Can't really blame you. Though only one of those games really interests me, but this game (while still fun) is kind of third tier. If I had anything else I cared about last November, I wouldn't have finished it. And as is, I still haven't gone back to complete takeover of the city or anything.

[Funky Fly]

Yeah, I supported this game based on how much I loved 1 and 2, but the city feels less vibrant and and too much stuff I liked got pulled for shit like the shark shotgun and other assorted "fun for an hour, no real replay value" gimmicks to this shit. I was dead set on 100%ing this game, and I could probably do it in a day, but the interest just isn't there. Way too many superior games came out at the same time or are on the way right now. At some point I'll spent a lazy Sunday finishing this, but it'll be more of a chore than enjoyment. This game should have been $40 instead of $60. Even the collector's edition headset my friend has is fucked. It's a standard headset with autotune built in so he can't even use it on xbox live because they have those little non-standard connectors on the 360 controller.

[Kane Knight]

Yeah, I supported this game based on how much I loved 1 and 2, but the city feels less vibrant and and too much stuff I liked got pulled for shit like the shark shotgun and other assorted "fun for an hour, no real replay value" gimmicks to this shit. I was dead set on 100%ing this game, and I could probably do it in a day, but the interest just isn't there. Way too many superior games came out at the same time or are on the way right now. At some point I'll spent a lazy Sunday finishing this, but it'll be more of a chore than enjoyment. This game should have been $40 instead of $60. Even the collector's edition headset my friend has is fucked. It's a standard headset with autotune built in so he can't even use it on xbox live because they have those little non-standard connectors on the 360 controller.

LOL yeah, they pointed that out in the CE literature. Kinda don't see the point.

[Funky Fly]

Yeah, if it were a high end headset I could see it being used by djs or something (if you don't mind wearing plastic gems all all over your headset). But this is like a $15 voip headset. No thought put in at all.

[Kane Knight]

I wouldn't mind being able to autotune or otherwise modulate my voice on XBox Live.

The only problem is, imagine how many twats would use it full-time. Especially while screaming racial and sexual slurs in voices that are yet to drop (along with their testicles).

[Funky Fly]

I wouldn't mind being able to autotune or otherwise modulate my voice on XBox Live.

The only problem is, imagine how many twats would use it full-time. Especially while screaming racial and sexual slurs in voices that are yet to drop (along with their testicles).

I would use it for 2 things:

Trolling on Rock Band and autotune at random during street fighter matches.

"You gonna whiff that ultra, baby" all autotuned out... :drool:

Bad autotuned vocals during Carry On Wayward Son...

[Kane Knight]

I would use it for 2 things:

Trolling on Rock Band and autotune at random during street fighter matches.

"You gonna whiff that ultra, baby" all autotuned out... :drool:

Bad autotuned vocals during Carry On Wayward Son...

If you didn't just bail me out I'd be walki-iiii-ing the other way.

[whiteyford]

New DLC, trouble with clones,takes less than an hour to complete, again probably better if your starting the game from scratch rather than as way to extend it. And you have to reload a saved game to replay it,although i'm missing one achievment from my 1st play through which i could have gotten then too had i realised.

[Kane Knight]

Which one are you missing?

[whiteyford]

kill 15 guys in the strip club using melee attacks.

[Ermaximus]

I need to download this as it's the only thing standing between me and another completion. Well, I also need the play 2 hours as a male and 2 hours as a female achievement too.

Fucking love this game so much.

[G]

I had a completion about 45 minutes ago

[whiteyford]

I need to download this as it's the only thing standing between me and another completion. Well, I also need the play 2 hours as a male and 2 hours as a female achievement too.

Fucking love this game so much.

Changed sex before i started the last DLC,pretty much cleared the 2 hours running to the locations.

[RoXer]

I had a completion about 45 minutes ago

ur a stud

[G]

Knowing what you look like now really speeds things up