Not to jump too much of topic right from the get-go, but let's first look at piracy. For piracy, you could argue that some of the copies are nothing but extended demos: that a small portion of the people who download games (and actually like them) eventually also buy them. In that sense piracy would still bring some, albeit minimal, profit to a company. But in the case of used games the company gets zero profit. However, one could ask oneself if that matters since the copy has already been sold. I personally feel the availablility of used games are essential since it's a good way for people to get ahold of games they otherwise couldn't afford. I saw a pretty beaten up copy of Fallout 3 the other day in our local game shop, going for less than $10. Now the bad part is Bethesda won't get any more money for that copy. The good part is it's probaby going to make someone happy. Maybe someone who wouldn't afford the game at full price anyway. 

updated 27 aug 2009  
Offer has been claimed and is no longer available! :>
 
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original post...
So back in 2004 I used to play Tibia with a couple of friends.  
During this time, funcom opened up the free player offer for Anarchy Online and we kind of tried that out... 
And never looked back.
Now sure, I've come back from time to time to check in on Tibia, but that game has just never been the same for me since I found AO. 

It's been a while since I did one of these giveaways and, well, I guess this is my way of trying to find someone to sort of... Carry on the torch if you will. 


That said, the items in this giveaway are not super impressive - indeed, it is something probably best suited for the early levels of the game. There is, however, no level restriction for this giveaway - well except that you have to have made it past rookgard so I can send you the goods. 

The stuff:

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A total of 16 789 gold

Some notable items...
 
Dark Helmet, Scarf, Noble Armor, Beholder Shield, 2 pairs of Plate Legs, Leather Boots, Battle Hammer and Dragon Hammer (level 25+).

Glancing through my depot I also saw some basic tools, a fishing rod, ropes, a bit of food, some rings, wands and some random shopfood. 


So what do you need to do to get this stuff? 


Well first of all your character has to be a resident of Secura since that is where the items are. 
Second, just drop me a comment or send me a PM here on giant bomb with the name and residence of your (or your friends) character (for example: Noobslayer, Thais) so that I can send you the stuff by parcel. :> 

Like the last time, I will update this post once someone has claimed the stuff. So even if you're reading this in 2010... If there's still no update, you might not be out of luck :P 

Have you checked out Jam Legend yet?

It's pretty much a browser based version of rock band. Well right now it's in beta and only the guitar works, so I guess it's more like Guitar Hero right now.  Personally I didn't find myself liking or recognising any of the bands or songs there but the gameplay is pretty solid - and I've ended up playing pretty much all of the songs anyway. Can't wait for this site to improve further. 

So I just recieved an email from PlayNC and Tabula Rasa.