Originally Posted by asheskitty You're new here, huh? You don't need to look further than the OP for that. Sure it might get updated minutes, even hours later, but that's all you need. And seriously without feelings involved why even bother with video games?

New here? Please. I've been posting here before you were a member. I don't need to read your posts over and over in this thread complaining or asking the same questions over and over.

Originally Posted by espy605 My only suggestion is if it is possible to create a separate thread to discuss feelings and impacts about deals, and keep this one about actual deals. It's kind of hard to wade through all the posts complaining about this (not just the ones about complaints, but the ones complaining about complaints). I just want to find the best deals for the current promotions!

Sure, remember I don't own this thread or forum, Cheapy does. He and I have a great relationship but I'm not going to dictate what people can and can't do in any thread, even one I provide most of the updates for.

The only exception is when we get trolls in here or people start calling names. Then I say something, but even then I reach out to Cheapy either before or immediately after.

If you want an "Amazon feedback thread" on the sale site, I'd love to help field questions and take feedback.

Originally Posted by Fluxy i agree, its only 5 bucks guys 7.50 is pretty darn cheap for some good games. pretty sad how people want it lower than it already is. how is amazon and the developers going to make profit then..ed up christmas spirit

To be clear, I don't think our profitability should ever be a non-Amazon employee's concern (so you guys). That's my job, you all should be focused on getting the best content you can at the best value, however you define value. Some define it as straight amount paid for a game, others define it as getting to play day 1 with everyone else, others want all DLC at launch or when on promotion, etc.

We'll worry about profit, and I'll try to be as transparent about it as possible while we do .

Cheers,
Tony

I can't believe people are crying because he doesn't want to sell you Syndicate for less than 25 cents.

Originally Posted by espy605 New here? Please. I've been posting here before you were a member. I don't need to read your posts over and over in this thread complaining or asking the same questions over and over.

Thread obviously. Then don't.

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals I think you missed my previous post. To summarize: You're looking at this at the Micro level as "people on CAG complained so there isn't a price match". We're looking at it from a Macro level and want to find out "is this sentiment something widespread and impacting the business?". We'll wrap a battery of analysis around people who purchased the THQ products from us prior to the couponing and how they responded over time and do the same with Syndicate purchasers. This will give a quantified look at how this type of promotion impacts the business long term. Again, we're collecting data not shooting from the hip, and the end goal is to create a better experience for the customer. Cheers, Tony

It still seems extremely silly and nonsensical, no matter what analytical spin is put on it. Something goes on sale, people buy it, later it goes on sale for cheaper, those people complain. This is standard fare since the dawn of the digital gaming age; does it really take that much analysis to figure that out?

But alright, like Mooby said, it is what it is. It "is" stupid, but oh well.

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals To be clear, I don't think our profitability should ever be a non-Amazon employee's concern (so you guys). That's my job, you all should be focused on getting the best content you can at the best value, however you define value. Some define it as straight amount paid for a game, others define it as getting to play day 1 with everyone else, others want all DLC at launch or when on promotion, etc. We'll worry about profit, and I'll try to be as transparent about it as possible while we do . Cheers, Tony

Well said.

Hey tony, When are the $5 codes going to be sent out?

Just got my 2K $5 coupon! Here I come 2K Strat Pack!
Thanks Tony!

Originally Posted by Mooby

Lol never change Mooby. You've quickly risen to one of my favorite people on the earth.

Cheers,
Tony

Last year EA's relationship with Amazon was really awesome. Games like Alice for $2.49, Crysis 2 for $5 and Medal Of Honor 2010 for $0.00 come to mind when I see how badly EA is behaving now. I am sure it has to do with EA, not Amazon.
Maybe EA is jealous of Amazon because of sales margin or something, so that's maybe why Origin has 50% off sale now and won't allow a big competitor to ruin it for them.
I realized that when I checked my Origin account and found 29 purchases from Amazon VS only 4 from Origin store

By the way guys, Lego LOTR is awesome

Originally Posted by mac995555 Hey tony, When are the $5 codes going to be sent out?

I can't tell if you're serious or not.

Which ones?

Cheers,
Tony

Originally Posted by Idiotekque It still seems extremely silly and nonsensical, no matter what analytical spin is put on it. Something goes on sale, people buy it, later it goes on sale for cheaper, those people complain. This is standard fare since the dawn of the digital gaming age; does it really take that much analysis to figure that out? But alright, like Mooby said, it is what it is. It "is" stupid, but oh well.

It's Christmas and you live in Maui: stress levels must drop!

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Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals Lol never change Mooby. You've quickly risen to one of my favorite people on the earth. Cheers, Tony

At this point I'm far too old to change!

Can anyone share the links to the promotions? Did not get the emails but the mad hamster lord told me the promotions should be in my account. Just need a way to sort through the available games now.

PMs are among the best known examples of "you had this on sale but someone else had it cheaper, so now it's cheaper if you'll buy from us too," so it's a bit different than the issue from earlier because it wasn't a planned promotion. People complaining on Darksiders gets into the issue of this was already planned and is from Amazon, here it'd be this is an unexpected sale to all and is something that you can, coincidentally, get a better offer from. I'm not sure it's the best idea to consider both under the same rug; yes in both instances you have something go cheaper, but the *circumstances* of the sale are entirely different.

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Originally Posted by Shrowd Can anyone share the links to the promotions? Did not get the emails but the mad hamster lord told me the promotions should be in my account. Just need a way to sort through the available games now.

Edit: never mind, links below are better.

Originally Posted by r9800pro Maybe EA is jealous of Amazon

I must be getting tired. I wanted to find a good funny jealous image but I looked and looked and I got nothin'.

Originally Posted by Shrowd Can anyone share the links to the promotions? Did not get the emails but the mad hamster lord told me the promotions should be in my account. Just need a way to sort through the available games now.

EA: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?tag=cheapassgam08-20&docId=1000894301

THQ:http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?tag=cheapassgam08-20&docId=1000894321

Ubisoft:http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000894291

When I see the name Mooby, I expect to see this:



But all I get is a friendly-looking ogre.

It's never a name I've used on a forum before... the name I use pretty much all the time was taken. For some reason I had Dogma on my mind and picked some avatar from Deathspank since I liked the art style.