I was waiting for a decent deal on The Walking Dead. Thanks a lot Tony.

Originally Posted by MysterD Okay, so where are the Steam-version owners of KOA:R when I need them to clarfiy this? In-game while in KOA:, there is a special SIGN-IN area - in which you use are supposed to use an EA Account or an EA Origin account. That is how you activate any bonuses, DLC, etc. Also, see here: http://forums.steampowered.com/forum....php?t=2591258

Not that I own the Steam version but my best guess is while you need the Origin account to activate the preorder bonuses and such (or that promotional stuff from the demo or whatever) you don't actually need to do it to access the expansions.

Originally Posted by MysterD THIS. Spec Ops: The Line PC is an awesome 7 hours of shooting and depression.

I downloaded the demo based on all the praise it got here and was really impressed. I plan on playing it through shortly as I now have the full version Thanks to The End's pre-January 1st coupon.

I usually avoid military shooters mainly based on the general theme (huge Borderlands 1 & 2 fan though), but SO:TL really gripped me.

I did okay on normal with my KBM setup, but I might try a controller for the hell of it.

Performance-wise, it ran great on my gaming laptop (Win7, i5 proc, 4GB RAM, and ATI Radeon 5850M).

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Originally Posted by Mooby Not that I own the Steam version but my best guess is while you need the Origin account to activate the preorder bonuses and such (or that promotional stuff from the demo or whatever) you don't actually need to do it to access the expansions.

Really?
Hmmmm....
That's....interesting.

Originally Posted by espy605 Considering I think Rhode Island is looking to recoup tens of millions, they are probably not in rush to sell a few thousand keys at a discount so people here could get it in time for a $5 promotion.

Well the idea is that they'll get the big money in actually selling the IP but, in the interim, if you can get a few thousand... nothing wrong with free money. But, again, I'm doubtful because it would take some negotiating and hell, the attorney fees alone might outweigh any sale profit.

Originally Posted by DeusAtrox I see the Sims starter pack is in the editor's choice list @ ~ $50. Do you fellow CAGs feel this is the lowest price its going to be this month (yes, I know nobody can guarantee that) and is worth biting now? I don't have any of them and am sure my daughter would love 'em. Thanks, DA

If you don't have any of the pieces, the bundle is fantastic. The $49.99 bundle price is 72% off the individual retail prices; and if you have an EC coupon, it's a 75% discount. That's a deeper discount than any of the pieces have ever had as a standalone. (I think.)

Originally Posted by MysterD Really? Hmmmm.... That's....interesting.

Keep in mind, that's a guess. Wouldn't make sense as EA isn't 'publishing' the Steam versions. If they rigged it such that you don't need an EA/Origin account to play the base game on Steam I'm not sure why you'd need one for the expansion.

Originally Posted by Mac the Geek If you don't have any of the pieces, the bundle is fantastic. The $49.99 bundle price is 72% off the individual retail prices; and if you have an EC coupon, it's a 75% discount. That's a deeper discount than any of the pieces have ever had as a standalone. (I think.)

I've seen many of the Sims 3 expansions released BEFORE Showtime from $5-10 a piece before on Gamersgate.

Does anybody know what the cheapest Sims 3 base game has been anywhere?

SIDE NOTE -> I own Sims 3 (Retail DVD); Generations (Amazon DVG); Late Night (Direct2Drive/GameFly); and Showtime (Gamersgate).

Originally Posted by NeoGutsman I usually avoid military shooters mainly based on the general theme (huge Borderlands 1 & 2 fan though), but SO:TL really gripped me. I did okay on normal with my KBM setup, but I might try a controller for the hell of it. Performance-wise, it ran great on my gaming laptop (Win7, i5 proc, 4GB RAM, and ATI Radeon 5850M).

It plays well with both KB/M & controller. I recall switching to KB/M for some precision shooting. I tend to use both (yes, even at the same time).

Originally Posted by Mooby Keep in mind, that's a guess. Wouldn't make sense as EA isn't 'publishing' the Steam versions. If they rigged it such that you don't need an EA/Origin account to play the base game on Steam I'm not sure why you'd need one for the expansion.

We need someone who owns KOA:R from Steam-version to comment on this all!

I have KOA:R + ALL DLC from Amazon DVG...and their version requires Origin.

Originally Posted by MysterD We need someone who owns KOA:R from Steam-version to comment on this all! I have KOA:R + ALL DLC from Amazon DVG...and their version requires Origin.

Well, yes, because all non-Steam versions are published by EA and thus require Origin. I will say that, first hand, I know for a fact the Amalur demo on Steam doesn't require you to install/log-in to Origin. Nor would I expect it to because it was 'self-published' by 38 Studios and there is no mention of EA anywhere on the store page.

Spec Ops is a good port overall but suffers from the typical awkward control scheme where they bind like 4 different things into a single button and it changes on context. Makes sense for a controller, not so much for a keyboard. Let me rebind more stuff so that shift/sprint/jump/makeasandwhich aren't all bound to the space bar!

Originally Posted by Mooby Well the idea is that they'll get the big money in actually selling the IP but, in the interim, if you can get a few thousand... nothing wrong with free money. But, again, I'm doubtful because it would take some negotiating and hell, the attorney fees alone might outweigh any sale profit.

Yeah they aren't exactly set up to do stuff like this. I think effort-wise they'll just wait to see if they can sell it off all at once since it's been such an embarrassment for the state.

Ok I noticed that the desert to sea bundle was off due to lack of bio keys, but was there a post for when it would be back up?

Originally Posted by asheskitty It plays well with both KB/M & controller. I recall switching to KB/M for some precision shooting. I tend to use both (yes, even at the same time).

You're not alone! I did that all the time while playing Saints Row 3. I can't drive the cars in that game worth a damn using a keyboard and mouse so my controller was always close at hand.

i don't think you could log into ea/ origin on the steam version if you wanted to
it isn't published by ea
it should be kind of like it is a completely different game

Originally Posted by Motoki Was that really necessary? Is being bitchy a requirement for posting in this thread or something?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals What if The Walking Dead was $12.49 as the deal of the week next week? What if...

... you had it at $10?

Originally Posted by darknight88 Guys anyone have a screen cap of then Miami Hotline was for sale for $5 on Amazon? I want to get my $2.50 back, no lie. I bought it when it was $7.50 so im a little pissed. Well if anyone can help me, that would be great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXVsBfWzJjM

Originally Posted by walkonshadows Nice. Concerning The Secret World controls, anyone have any experience with 6+ button mice that they want to share concerning any MMO? It seems to me it would be easy to map numericals (1-6) and quick action keys to them. For some reason I can't map anything to the regular left and right clickers on my mouse. Any experience with "gaming mice"?

I use a Razer Mamba, which has two side buttons. I map my basic attacks to them, my resource using attack to the middle mouse button, and the rest of my skills to the number keys. Works well.

Originally Posted by asheskitty It plays well with both KB/M & controller. I recall switching to KB/M for some precision shooting. I tend to use both (yes, even at the same time).

Originally Posted by zillionandnine You're not alone! I did that all the time while playing Saints Row 3. I can't drive the cars in that game worth a damn using a keyboard and mouse so my controller was always close at hand.

QFT.

Originally Posted by Idiotekque ... you had it at $10?

Before or after coupon for TWD?

EDIT:

Originally Posted by Idiotekque

If only TSW was $2....

The I want my 2 dollars video is classy. Thanks for the laugh.

Seriously Tony, u are the only guy who damage my wallet in this entire winter sales. I have not been buying any sales games from steam at all but only this below

SaintRow 3 full pack @ 2.49 x2 copies.

Please make something super insane deal @ Jan 2013, I got 2 $5 I wanna use, but I wont use it if there isnt an insane deal.