Thanks but no thanks. Still not going to use Origin.

Everyone who says that Mass Effect 3 is a good price at $16 should check out this eBay item, which is selling the download codes for $10:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221126642825...84.m1497.l2649

I picked one up myself, but I haven't used it because I forgot that ME3 has a DDE, which I'd rather hold out for.

Meh. They had a 1 day sale for BF3 a few days ago for $10 and I missed it cause I'm waiting for a Premium deal. $16 now for a bargain bin game is no deal to me. Think about it. Pay $16 for base game and then $50 for Premium expansion. Thats $6 more than if you just walk into a B&M and buy Premium edition.

60% off games that should already be 75% off is no deal to me.

Picked up Ultimate Shortcut Bundle for BF3...don't feel like unlocking everything again for PC that I've already done for 360 =) but I feel high shame for buying it.

Great deal, CheapyD - thank you!

Thanks Cheapy! I picked up Dead Space 2 and Crysis

Wow, a CAG only deal, but the cheapness in me only allows for 80% deals.

Can anyone recommend their favorite Sims 3 expansions? I'm looking at possibly picking up "Ambitions", "Generations" and "Pets"!

Originally Posted by PDJ Picked up Ultimate Shortcut Bundle for BF3...don't feel like unlocking everything again for PC that I've already done for 360 =) but I feel high shame for buying it.

EA senses your shame. The Corporate Person Known as EA also senses your wallet opening...

Originally Posted by labelmeoriginal Can anyone recommend their favorite Sims 3 expansions? I'm looking at possibly picking up "Ambitions", "Generations" and "Pets"!

World Adventures, Ambitions, Generations, Late night and Pets are all decent depending on what you're looking for. Though,all of them but World Adventures should have been in the base game, and that is why I hate EA. Making a dumb base game ON PURPOSE just to sell features later. Like they couldn't be bothered to include some of the expansion stuff from Sims 2 in the base game.

I only think World Adventures is truly worth it since it's the only one that felt like a legitimate expansion and not a SHAMEFUL rip off. Unfortunately, every girl (yeah, whatever, it's true in my world. I'm not saying it's a rule. Guys fall for it too) I know falls for this expansion crap because Sims is one of the few games they play religiously so they don't mind which just gives EA more reason for crap like this.

Admittedly, Ambitions and Generations probably add most to the game, but I just find them so distasteful I can't bring myself to support them or buy them. (Only played briefly on girlfriend's PC)

If I bought one of these games, do they come with Steam codes?

I'm looking to buy one of the Spore games...

Originally Posted by Nicholonio If I bought one of these games, do they come with Steam codes? I'm looking to buy one of the Spore games...

No. EA games don't activate on Steam for the most part (unless you're talking about an EA partners published retail boxed game).

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Grr, I was hoping for a $20 deal on The Secret World... oh well.

Originally Posted by masshuum World Adventures, Ambitions, Generations, Late night and Pets are all decent depending on what you're looking for. Though,all of them but World Adventures should have been in the base game, and that is why I hate EA. Making a dumb base game ON PURPOSE just to sell features later. Like they couldn't be bothered to include some of the expansion stuff from Sims 2 in the base game. I only think World Adventures is truly worth it since it's the only one that felt like a legitimate expansion and not a SHAMEFUL rip off. Unfortunately, every girl (yeah, whatever, it's true in my world. I'm not saying it's a rule. Guys fall for it too) I know falls for this expansion crap because Sims is one of the few games they play religiously so they don't mind which just gives EA more reason for crap like this. Admittedly, Ambitions and Generations probably add most to the game, but I just find them so distasteful I can't bring myself to support them or buy them. (Only played briefly on girlfriend's PC)

Thanks for your input. I'll keep that in mind. I may pick up those three I originally posted about. I've read into World Adventures and although it seems like a different approach (likely why you feel it's a legitimate expansion pack), I think I'll stick with what adds to the core of the game the most. I do agree though... a lot of this stuff could have been released as digital download packs at a fraction of the cost. I'll never understand why expansion packs are sold as stand-alone software...

Haven't they realized the success of offering DLC on Xbox and PS3? I guess more money is to be made with physical expansion packs...

Originally Posted by glennfrank Grr, I was hoping for a $20 deal on The Secret World... oh well.

It's $24.99 now if you haven't seen the deal!