This week's Deal of the Week is supposedly St. Patrick's Day themed, even though it doesn't really seem it - since when were Green Day Irish (Ed's note: Well, Billie Joe is part Irish, according to Wikipedia... and... er... that's about it)? The only resemblance they bear to St. Patrick's Day is the fact they're 'green' - at least Snow Patrol are from Ireland. Answers on a postcard for how Social Distortion and Rod Stewart fit with the theme though.
Of course, since St. Patrick's Day is the one day of the year where everyone becomes Irish and drink more than their weight in Guinness, perhaps Microsoft are expecting everyone to be too drunk to notice... Either way, discounted stuff is never bad, and it gives us an excuse to make up connections.
Clover: A Curious Tale
Was: 400 Microsoft Points (about £3.40)
Now: 200 Microsoft Points (about £1.70)
One of the Xbox 360's Indie Games, Clover: A Curious Tale follows the story of Sam, as he solves puzzles in an attempt to piece together the truth behind his mother's death, and the other strange goings-on in the land. Once you've finished it, you can always restart and try to see one of the other multiple endings too.
Rock Band - "Bad Luck"
Was: 160 Microsoft Points (about £1.36)
Now: 80 Microsoft Points (about £0.68)
By the blatantly-Irish Social Distortion, 'Bad Luck' is a song about searching an entire clover field without finding a four-leaved one. [Note: this may not be true]
Rock Band - Green Day Pack 01
Was: 440 Microsoft Points (about £3.74)
Now: 220 Microsoft Points (about £1.87)
To celebrate Green Day - the alternate name for St. Patrick's Day [Note: this may also not be true] - the folks at Rock Band bring you a pack of such folk classics as '21 Guns', 'East Jesus Nowhere' and 'Know Your Enemy' - perfect for bringing out the Irish in everyone.
Lips - "Some Guys Have All The Luck"
Was: 160 Microsoft Points (about £1.36)
Now: 80 Microsoft Points (about £0.68)
In Some Guys Have All The Luck, Rod Stewart seems to be a tad jealous of Dougal, the lad who just beat him to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow [Note: The song actually has nothing to do with rainbows or leprechauns]. Maybe it's because he's part Scottish - you know how racist those Leprechauns can be...
Lips -
"Chasing Cars"Was: 160 Microsoft Points (about £1.36)
Now: 80 Microsoft Points (about £0.68)
As an Actual Irish Band™, Snow Patrol explain what people do for fun in Ireland, when not drinking Guiness or dancing with leprechauns.
Various St. Patrick's Day Themed Avatar Stuff
Featuring a Green Avatar Tux and Leprechaun Avatar Prop, for 120 Microsoft Points (about £1.02) and a Green Shamrock Tee for 40 Microsoft Points (about £0.34), you can now dress up for St. Patrick's Day for half the price you could before!
Red Dead Redemption Irish T-Shirt
Was: 80 Microsoft Points (about £0.68)
Now: 40 Microsoft Points (about £0.34)
Are you a fan of Grand Theft Equine who wants to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style? Try this T-shirt on for size, featuring a picture of a man called Irish, brandishing a bottle of booze. Talk about national pride...
NBA2K11 Celtics Jersey
Was: 240 Microsoft Points (about £2.04)
Now: 120 Microsoft Points (about £1.02)
Just to prove the Americans have a rather limited grasp of geography, they're offering money off a Boston Celtics basketball jersey. At least it's green, I guess..
.Microsoft's Deal of the Week is only for Xbox Live Gold subscribers - Silver members will not be able to take advantage of the discounted prices. Approximate value of Microsoft points in pounds is based on buying the points direct from Microsoft through the Xbox dashboard - equivalent price in pounds will vary depending on where you bought your points.
