Thanks Tony, couldn't pass it up at this price. I was trying to hold out on finding a deal on Dirt 3 somewhere but this will hold me over until then.

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Originally Posted by Justin42 I'm tempted, but does the Amazon version use the same Securom DRM that it sounds like the digital download copies had? Or something else? I'll buy in a heartbeat (just built a new gaming PC ) if it's not going to install Securom but I'll pass if it does. Amazon: Including info on the DRM involved on your game listings would make me much more comfortable buying-- both this deal, and in general. Right now I don't buy anything PC unless I can confirm what sort of DRM it's using. (and if I don't like it, I usually will just go for a console version)

I'm running down the answer to this question right now.

Thanks for the feedback, I'll get back to you on this as soon as I have an answer.

Cheers,
Tony

Thanks for the update, Tony. One thing I think Amazon.com desperately needs to do with their digital download service is to list the version of a game they're selling. Sometimes I simply avoid buying the digital version because I have no idea how updated the game is. Even a link to the latest patch at the developer's or publisher's site would be a step in the right direction.

To be honest I had no interest in tdu2 until now. I wonder if I can run it.

Sorry if this has been asked, but can you use Amazon credit on these digital downloads?

Originally Posted by ClevelandBrowns Sorry if this has been asked, but can you use Amazon credit on these digital downloads?

I don't see why not.

Originally Posted by Roguestriker I don't see why not.

I think he's probably asking about the Amazon Gaming Credits that were from preorders of games and such, I am not sure that it works with the downloads, it would be good to know.

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals I'm running down the answer to this question right now. Thanks for the feedback, I'll get back to you on this as soon as I have an answer. Cheers, Tony

I asked our QA team to test this, here's the answer:

Yes, this game has SecuRom on it, it requires the key and an internet connection to authenticate.

Also we're updating the page to make this clearer.

Can anyone who has purchased comment on the DRM? I haven't gotten any complaints on the boards here so I'm assuming it isn't an issue.

Thanks!

Cheers,
Tony

Originally Posted by kayatai I think he's probably asking about the Amazon Gaming Credits that were from preorders of games and such, I am not sure that it works with the downloads, it would be good to know.

The answer to this question is "yes". Promo credit given by Video games should be redeemable against Digital Video Games.

Cheers,
Tony

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals I asked our QA team to test this, here's the answer: Yes, this game has SecuRom on it, it requires the key and an internet connection to authenticate. Also we're updating the page to make this clearer. Can anyone who has purchased comment on the DRM? I haven't gotten any complaints on the boards here so I'm assuming it isn't an issue. Thanks! Cheers, Tony

Thanks for getting back to me! Sadly it means I have to pass on this game. I'm sure many people have no problems with Securom, but I have no interest in finding out whether or not my computer is one of those that it chooses to really mess with. :/

But my other point stands, type of DRM does strongly influence my purchasing decisions so knowing that up front would be really, really helpful.

Yeah I have a $20 promo credit and $25 gift credit and whenever I go to buy a Digital download it just asks for my Credit card info, never gives me an option to use the credit. Am I missing something?

Originally Posted by ClevelandBrowns Yeah I have a $20 promo credit and $25 gift credit and whenever I go to buy a Digital download it just asks for my Credit card info, never gives me an option to use the credit. Am I missing something?

Let me research this further and get back to you. This is a regular question and I'll put the answer on the OP.

Also...go Browns...

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals Let me research this further and get back to you. This is a regular question and I'll put the answer on the OP. Also...go Browns...

Thank you! I am ready to buy Dead Island and TDU2 right now with my $45 in credit. And always nice to see another Browns fan!

So, is Test Drive Unlimited 2 PC any good?

What racers can this one be really compared to?

I've played tons already, over the years, including games like...
DIRT 2;
NFS: Most Wanted, Carbon, Undercover, Hot Pursuit [2010];
Burnout: Paradise - The Ultimate Box;
Midnight Club 2.

Just installed it on my daughter's PC, couldn't believe it was $3.99 when I went back to buy it. We had a busy couple of days... But she reminded me about putting TDU2 on her PC this afternoon.

Awesome deal.

Originally Posted by Justin42 Thanks for getting back to me! Sadly it means I have to pass on this game. I'm sure many people have no problems with Securom, but I have no interest in finding out whether or not my computer is one of those that it chooses to really mess with. :/ But my other point stands, type of DRM does strongly influence my purchasing decisions so knowing that up front would be really, really helpful.

I have had this game on my PC since day one, and have played it often. No problems with the DRM. In fact, this is one of those nice cases...

This one auto-updates when you start the game, when they patch it. This is DRM that most of us can live with. If and when they shut down the server, just crack the game like everyone that stole it did. For now, nice job by the developers.

Originally Posted by ClevelandBrowns Thank you! I am ready to buy Dead Island and TDU2 right now with my $45 in credit. And always nice to see another Browns fan!

When you click on "Buy and Download" there should be an option for "Gift Codes & Promotions" under the "Complete Purchase" box.

Do you see this?

Cheers,
Tony

Originally Posted by Amazon DVG Deals When you click on "Buy and Download" there should be an option for "Gift Codes & Promotions" under the "Complete Purchase" box. Do you see this? Cheers, Tony

Okay, I see what happened. It took me to a page to enter my credit card info (I already have it stored on my account so I thought it was strange it was asking me) and up top it said review and purchase so I figured if I hit continue it would go to the download page and process the purchase so I just never hit continue. But I just hit continue and see the gift cards and promotions box. Thanks Tony.

added new Witcher 2 deal, thanks to sthaznpride17!

Originally Posted by ClevelandBrowns Okay, I see what happened. It took me to a page to enter my credit card info (I already have it stored on my account so I thought it was strange it was asking me) and up top it said review and purchase so I figured if I hit continue it would go to the download page and process the purchase so I just never hit continue. But I just hit continue and see the gift cards and promotions box. Thanks Tony.

No worries, just glad we got you sorted