So I popped in Kung Fu Panda and LEGO Indiana Jones, two games that stayed well away from my hype radar, yet scored solid 75 and 77 on Metacritic (tip: you can find the Metacritic links for each game on their respective Co-Optimus page). Which is not to say that there wasn't something better to do.but I needed a casual, quick game that wouldn't frustrate me too badly. Lo and behold, this last week I was bored enough. In the meantime, I'd whore the Gamerpoints when I was bored enough. Upon the realization that I would receive an upgraded HDD and gift card with my exchange, I dismissed the two games that are now bundled with the Xbox 360 (formerly Pro) and Elite models as fodder for the young'un when she is old enough to handle a controller. Both were games that I enjoyed, albeit rarely. Unfortunately, this meant that I had to forfeit Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and Forza Motorsport 2, as they were a part of the original purchase. When my Xbox 360 Pro (circa 2007) stopped displaying correctly, I utilized the 2-year replacement plan that my wife had so wisely purchased at Best Buy. Whether by coincidence or Master Plan, Microsoft's bundle lineup this season subtly appeals to co-op gamers, and more specifically multi-child families - the epitome of "couch co-op" gamer tribes - by offering titles that feature offline cooperative modes, thereby encouraging co-op gameplay without additional costs such as a Live Gold subscription or separate consoles. (Want to sink McDonald's? Stop buying fries. There are only so many ways to entice a buyer, and a bundled deal is probably the most classic and proven method even fast food joints depend on the "all-powerful bundled deal" to make true profit. The general population is holding a little more tightly to their cash. Of course, a high-dollar purchase isn't so simple these days. Classic consoles almost always had a decent game packaged with them, and with three hot competitors, manufacturers are constantly trying to find ways to lure consumers into spending hard-earned cash on their product.
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