Originally Posted by Idiotekque Tony, any update on the CoD sale you mentioned a few days ago? It seems like the CoD titles pop up in most of the big Amazon sales, but always for pretty crappy prices (sorry). Any chance that we'll see MW2 for $5 again (since it's been there before on Amazon) and Black Ops for $10 in anticipation of the sequel?

That is not Amazon's fault, Activision is always like that

Originally Posted by r9800pro That is not Amazon's fault, Activision is always like that

Oh, I know.

Originally Posted by MC Kage MysterD - Interesting, definitely not familiar with how most of the DRM licences work, or PC games in general still just yet, but I'm getting there lol. Good to know stuff

Yes.

DRM and where to buy a game is something I often have to take on a case-by-case basis. I've dealt w/ numerous games, numerous digital distributors, numerous DRM schemes, retail boxes, and modding scenarios.

There can be some hurdles, trying to figure out "What is the best route to go?"

Personally, I think DRM-FREE trumps all, in most cases - b/c you often NEVER have to worry about getting a game online activated before you can play, any always online DRM schemes, limited licenses, revoking licenses, running out of activations, updates, modding problems, etc etc. You basically can just install the game and then go.

The problem is usually going to be - "Can I actually run this older game on my modern system?" Often, if it ain't the typical solutions (I.e. Turn Desktop Composition & Visual Theme soff; make sure you gave game Admin Rights; run program in sort of Compaibility mode -- there could already be a mod that can easily be applied can solve the problem.

Usually, you don't see games go DRM-FREE until they get REALLY old. And by that time, they're likely already re-release DRM-FREE all up-to-date w/ final official patch, at least. And usually from there, you can mod the game how you want and not worry about any other stuff.

Then again, whrn there's games like Company of Heroes where Non-Steam version has a bunch of different patches and you need to apply them all in right order, it might be bloody easier just to buy Steam version to be all up-to-date easily, since Steam only often downloads and updates to the newest files it needs.

Tony, any chance we'll see an upgrade in the bonus to XCOM Enemy Unknown? Steam just added the free Civ V, and while I wouldn't ask if it was just them, Gamersgate just added the same bonus as well, so clearly 2k might be open to it:

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XCOMEU/...wn?aff=twitter

just check web page for x com

Pre-order and get the "Elite Bonus Pack" and "Civilization V" free

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Originally Posted by Idiotekque Tony, any update on the CoD sale you mentioned a few days ago? It seems like the CoD titles pop up in most of the big Amazon sales, but always for pretty crappy prices (sorry). Any chance that we'll see MW2 for $5 again (since it's been there before on Amazon) and Black Ops for $10 in anticipation of the sequel?

Working on it yo.

Originally Posted by Corpekata Tony, any chance we'll see an upgrade in the bonus to XCOM Enemy Unknown? Steam just added the free Civ V, and while I wouldn't ask if it was just them, Gamersgate just added the same bonus as well, so clearly 2k might be open to it: http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XCOMEU/...wn?aff=twitter

Originally Posted by jimmywolf13 just check web page for x com Pre-order and get the "Elite Bonus Pack" and "Civilization V" free

This man Jimmy, he speaks the truth, we've had this deal up since yesterday.

Cheers,
Tony

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals Working on it yo.

Since we're on the COD subject here - do yo guys plan to get COD: World at War?

Originally Posted by MysterD Since we're on the COD subject here - do yo guys plan to get COD: World at War?

Yep, hopefully if cod4 is on offer I'll be getting that as well

$4.99 Vessel starts tomorrow. Checking what DRM our version uses, pretty sure it isn't Steam though. Confirmed, it is DRM free.

Cheers,
Tony

Upcoming Deals Everyone!

Deal of the Week: 10/7-10/13

Fear Pack: $9.99

Fear 1
Fear 2
Fear 3

Batman Pack: $9.99

Batman Arkham City
Batman Arkham Asylum

Both WB Packs activate on Steam.

Vessel: $4.99 - DRM Free

Battlefield 3: $9.99 - Saturday, 10/6 Only

Cheers,
Tony

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals Neither WB Packs activate on Steam.

Wait, what? I get it for Batman, but the FEAR games too? I was under the impression that FEAR 2 and FEAR 3 were both Steamworks games.

Originally Posted by BMXJouster Wait, what? I get it for Batman, but the FEAR games too? I was under the impression that FEAR 2 and FEAR 3 were both Steamworks games.

Maybe I'm crazy :(. Let me ask my OPS dude.

Cheers,
Tony

Wow! Got some major awesome deals coming up!

I already have the FEAR pack, but I can vouch that they are very fun shooters; well worth the $10.

I am a liar and will update my post...all the WB stuff is Steam...just heard from OPS guy...I hang my head in shame.

Cheers,
Tony

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals I am a liar and will update my post...all the WB stuff is Steam...just heard from OPS guy...I hang my head in shame. Cheers, Tony

Aww, don't do that Tony. It was an honest mistake. We still love ya.

So I'm not sure if it has been asked previously, but has anyone had problems with Sleeping Dogs on Steam?

I registered my key with Steam just fine, but when I try to play it I get error it says completing install then I get error code 55 and 3. I tried validating install, uninstalling and reinstalling with no luck and my other Steam games work just fine.

Wow, if both Batman games activate on steam, that is an awesome deal since Batman games don't usually activate on steam from other sites.

Awesome!

Figure out a way to get Lego Batman 2 in that sale!

So still no Strategy First or 1C for the next round of deals. :(