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Originally Posted by Frithsblessing I'm sure this has been discussed in this thread, but I don't have the time to dig through 20+ pages. So, could some kind CAG tell me if I can jump into The Darkness 2 or do I need to play the first one first.

You can jump in, I did without really playing the first one. It's a fun time, definitely worth $2.50

Originally Posted by tham1988 "unlikely" not blaming you personally but i'm really ing sick of this response i see absolutely no reason a definitive answer can't be given other than they already know it will be added after the $20 sale and are afraid to say so

Wow.

This thread.

As a person who does not like to deal in definites because you just never know, I can appreciate that statement.

If it bothers you so much just take the answer to be no and be pleasantly surprised (or I guess unpleasantly surprised if you but it elsewhere) if it does happen.

I don't understand how so many people got to feel so entitled in this thread, maybe it's an unintended consequence of Tony's level of direct communication with the community here, but in my opinion some people really could do with dialing their expectations back a little bit. No one is owed a sale. Ever.

People always have the option to go elsewhere if they feel like they are not having a good experience with one particular retailer for whatever the reason.

Originally Posted by Neuro5i5 I think there are plenty of reasons a definitive answer can't be given. I'd list them, but all they would be on my part is speculation. However, I'm pretty sure one of them is NOT to screw with tham1988. A lot of us have games we'd like to see on the list...all we can really do is politely request and hope.

Tony's actually told us he can't give definitive answers because negotiating deals is an ongoing process for this month. That's definitive. It's a negotiation between Amazon, the publisher and often, Valve. Plenty of places don't even advertise their sales in advance, including Steam themselves.

I think you're taking the right attitude, other people are way too entitled. It's easy to forget that literally no other download services has a representative here that puts up with us all the time, asking (and sometimes demanding) the same things over and over.

Originally Posted by Motoki Wow. This thread. As a person who does not like to deal in definites because you just never know, I can appreciate that statement. If it bothers you so much just take the answer to be no and be pleasantly surprised (or I guess unpleasantly surprised if you but it elsewhere) if it does happen. I don't understand how so many people got to feel so entitled in this thread, maybe it's an unintended consequence of Tony's level of direct communication with the community here, but in my opinion some people really could do with dialing their expectations back a little bit. No one is owed a sale. Ever. People always have the option to go elsewhere if they feel like they are not having a good experience with one particular retailer for whatever the reason.

Yes exactly. Tony is probably negotiating what he can, and it looks negative, but a publisher could change their mind. 30 days is a long time. Look at how much stuff has sold in the Steam sale in 1.5 weeks.

The problem with your suggestion is if they go to another thread, there literally is no counterpart to Tony for the other sellers that he can make his demands to.

i just don't understand why it would be so hard to explain how games are added
i mean is it a lottery drawing done by a computer?
how does no one know what games will be on the list?

Originally Posted by Frithsblessing I'm sure this has been discussed in this thread, but I don't have the time to dig through 20+ pages. So, could some kind CAG tell me if I can jump into The Darkness 2 or do I need to play the first one first.

you can jump. i believe they give you a small recap of the first game.

Originally Posted by Neuro5i5 The short answer is...you can jump in.

Originally Posted by espy605 You can jump in, I did without really playing the first one. It's a fun time, definitely worth $2.50

Originally Posted by Scouter you can jump. i believe they give you a small recap of the first game.

Thank you, all. That is all I needed- bought.

Originally Posted by Larce80 cut the racism guys

Agreed.

Are you guys buying Hotline, or waiting for a bundle, or hoping it drops to $free.99?

I just went ahead and bought it. $2.50 is a great strike price.

Originally Posted by Motoki Wow. This thread. As a person who does not like to deal in definites because you just never know, I can appreciate that statement. If it bothers you so much just take the answer to be no and be pleasantly surprised (or I guess unpleasantly surprised if you but it elsewhere) if it does happen. I don't understand how so many people got to feel so entitled in this thread, maybe it's an unintended consequence of Tony's level of direct communication with the community here, but in my opinion some people really could do with dialing their expectations back a little bit. No one is owed a sale. Ever. People always have the option to go elsewhere if they feel like they are not having a good experience with one particular retailer for whatever the reason.

I'm hardly ever in this thread but after reading through some of it I agree. On behalf of Tony since he can't say it himself: Go yourselves you entitled pricks.

Originally Posted by CrimsonTribe I've tried to compile a list of frequently asked questions. Please feel free to repost/revise, suggest new questions or correct my answers. Also feel free to flame away. F.A.Q. Q1) What is this Editor's choice promotion? A1) Any purchase of a game from the Digital Games section on Amazon.com between Nov. 16 and Dec. 31, 2012 (or the purchase of the Protoype pack in November) earns you a $5 credit to be used on the purchase of a game from the 2012 Editor's Choice Games. Q2) Where is the code for the promotion? A2) There is no code - the credit is linked to the account that purchased the qualifying game and automatically applied at checkout. Q3) I didn't get the credit. What should I do? A3) You can PM the order number that you think should qualify to Tony, or contact Amazon Customer Service directly. Q4) Is there anything I can buy to get the credit now? A4) No, the promotion is over. Q5) Where can I find the eligible games? A5) Here Q6) I don't like the list/have all the games/ don't like the prices. A6) There is no way to predict what will be on the list, but there will be changes between now and when the promotion ends on January 31, 2013. Q7) How do I know how many credits I have? A7) There is no easy way to tell. You can search your inbox for emails or contact Amazon customer service. Ignore the amount under game credits you can find on the Amazon site - it includes credits for a lot of other promotions. Q8) What happens if Steam/Gamefly/Impulse(Gamestop) has a lower price? A8) These price matches are handled on a case by case basis. Q9) Will Amazon price match Gamersgate/Getgamesgo/Greenmangaming? A9) Amazon does not pricematch international sellers. 10) Will Amazon pricematch Origin for EA games? A10) Amazon generally does not match publisher sales. Q11) What time do prices change? A11) Generally, between midnight and 1 am Seattle (Pacific) time for scheduled deals. Price matches can change at any time. Q12) I don't like the way Amazon does things. A12) email jeff@amazon.com . He probably won't read it, but one of his assistants will and who knows, maybe it will be the catalyst for change.

Thanks for putting this together! I'd add "Search for '1000728511' in your inbox for $5 credit emails" or something similar for Q7.

Originally Posted by tham1988 i just don't understand why it would be so hard to explain how games are added i mean is it a lottery drawing done by a computer? how does no one know what games will be on the list?

At the end of the day, what does it matter how they are added? In Hitman's case, you've been given the answer of "unlikely"...it may not be the answer you were looking for, but it's an answer all the same. Maybe it would it be easier to swallow if the list was just called "Special January Promo Sales".

Edit: I'm not trying to single you out as there have been others emoting the same sentiment. But in comparison, take a look at the Steam sale. You don't see people up in arms because Valve isn't pre-releasing the flash/daily sales. (You just see people bitching cause it's a rather lackluster sale. )

Originally Posted by NeoGutsman I just went ahead and bought it. $2.50 is a great strike price.

You're right. I haven't been buying any bundles besides HB lately, and if it's the BTA I'd be paying over $5 for it. So, $2.50 and some tax is a good buying price. It's weird paying the same for an indie game and a AAA title.

Originally Posted by ShockandAww I'm hardly ever in this thread but after reading through some of it I agree. On behalf of Tony since he can't say it himself: Go yourselves you entitled pricks.

I am trying to imagine some of our users going into a retail store with these attitudes and questions. "Why can't you just tell me if this is going to be on sale in a week or two?"

What Spec Ops deal are you guys referring to for $2.50?

Originally Posted by Frithsblessing You're right. I haven't been buying any bundles besides HB lately, and if it's the BTA I'd be paying over $5 for it. So, $2.50 and some tax is a good buying price. It's weird paying the same for an indie game and a AAA title.

It'll definitely hit an indie bundle at some point, but not soon I don't think. It's been reviewed so well and selling like crazy. And Tony has said that there are no plans currently to have any games be free after promotion.

Originally Posted by Frithsblessing Are you guys buying Hotline, or waiting for a bundle, or hoping it drops to $free.99?

I bought Hotline Miami when it was $7.50 during one of those gamespot black friday deals and I thought it was easily worth it, even more so now that its $2.50, go ahead and grab it you won't regret it

Originally Posted by Mippo What Spec Ops deal are you guys referring to for $2.50?

This one assuming you have a $5 Editor's Choice credit to apply to it.

Originally Posted by Mippo What Spec Ops deal are you guys referring to for $2.50?

If you have a $5 credit from the promo, Spec Ops: The Line goes from $7.50 to $2.50.

EDIT: Oop! Thanks Neuro5i5!