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Hey CAGS,

I’ve got some news I’m both excited and sad to share with you at the same time. I’ll be leaving the Digital Video Games team in Mid-March to join the marketing team for Amazon.com’s Loyalty and Rewards program, Amazon Coins. My boss and I have talked extensively about how to maintain and continue our presence here and across the other communities we’ve created in the past couple of years. To that end I’d like to introduce you to Josh, who take over monitoring, updating, and responding to this thread. Josh will be ramping up over the next couple of weeks, he  will be posting shortly to introduce himself.

Now that the “what’s going on” part of the message is out of the way I want to tell you all how much I love CAG and the posters here. This was the first community I joined when I started this job (anyone still remember that first thread?) and all of you have had a huge hand in shaping how we think about and execute Community Development and Management here at Amazon, which has in turn shaped my career these last two and a half years.

I started to write out a section calling out the regular posters and realized the list would be both overly long and incomplete at the same time. Instead I’d like to thank you all again, you all have my deep and sincere gratitude. I’ll still be around and my gaming accounts aren’t going anywhere so feel free to hit me up anytime you want to chat. I’ll probably still hang out in the thread too :).

Thanks again everyone, let me or Josh know if you have any questions!

The Indie Store has launched!
Amazon.com is launching a storefront dedicated to supporting and promoting PC/Mac/Web-based Indie Games. Our Digital Video Games team is a small group of passionate gamers and we’re all really excited to help Indie developers reach more customers quickly by providing a quick and simple process for bringing their games to market. Additionally we’ll be supporting the Indie Store with a ton of promotions, both at and after launch. Many of these promotions are designed to give the developer the opportunity to maximize their revenue. For example, Amazon is forfeiting all royalties from bundle sales and passing them along directly to the developer, we’ve also created an “Indie Spotlight” program to help customers learn more about the games and developers they love. We view the Indie developers as some of the most creative in the industry and we want to help them continue to create new and innovative experience for customers.

Why we are doing this:

  • Allow customers to discover an entirely new category of games on Amazon.com
  • Help developers reach new customers quickly. Our onboarding process is straightforward and we want to sell every Indie game available
  • We want to leverage our strengths to support and help the developers who are driving forward innovation and creativity in the games industry
General Information

Hi CAGs,
I'll be posting deals we're running on Digital Games (PC/Mac, Free to Play, Sony/Microsoft Points/Subs).

I'm also here to answer questions you might have, get you closer to the developers by hosting Q&As, setting up podcasts, live streaming gameplay etc. If I don't respond to a question you have in thread please send me a PM. These ping my email address and make it more likely that I will see your question and respond more quickly.


Cheers,
Tony


FYI. EA Games sold by Amazon will not activate on Steam.
F.A.Q.S.:

1. Does the game I'm buying from Amazon Activate on Steam/Origin/Uplay? What DRM does the game use?

There are two places to identify DRM on a digital video game detail page:

At the top of the page, below the title:

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In the "Product Description" section:

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2. Note on Electronic Arts Games - For the most part, EA games sold on Amazon do not activate on Steam. Most activate on Origin.

3. Note on DRM with limited activations:

Our Policy



4. Sometimes I'll do giveaways.

5. I work with developers and publishers to get fun (or at least what I think is fun) content to share with you all. Here are some examples:

a. Check out the Pax Gameplay videos here: Xcom: Enemy Unknown I played Xcom with Jake, the Creative Director for the game, a few months before the game came out Also, on this page, check out the Q&A, also a community driven event.

b. Check out the interview on this page: Borderlands 2 we did this interview at E3 with Randy Pitchford this year.

c. We've partnered with the ++GoodGames Podcast to feature many of the games we carry. They talk to the developers about the game development process, how the games are conceptualized and managed, all kinds of fun stuff. I'm working on putting together full link list and will update when I have it.

What else do we sell?

Xbox Live Points and Subscriptions:

1600 Microsoft Live Points
4000 Microsoft Live Points
12 Month XBOX Live Subscription
3 Month XBOX Live Subscription]
12 Month + 1 XBOX Live Subscription

PSN+ Subscriptions and PSN Points:

$20 PSN Points
$50 PSN Points
12 Month PSN+ Subscription
3 Month PSN+ Subscription

We also have a Free-2-Play store supported by our GameConnect technology. Gameconnect allows you to link your Amazon.com account with free-2-play and MMO accounts so that you can buy things like in game currency, premium game time/subscriptions, in game items, etc. on Amazon.com using your Amazon.com payment options and have this content delivered directly into your game.

5. Price Matching notes: Generally we do not match international retailers (GMG, Gamersgate, etc) or physical retailers (Best Buy, Newegg.com, etc.)
To check out the Free-2-Play games we offer you can visit our storefront here: Free-2-Play Store

 
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I got a GTX 660 and I successfully redeemed my Uplay codes (it's a bit of a convoluted method that they use though).
Did you order it from Amazon? And how did it work... Batman code via email from Amazon and then the 2 Uplay codes via uploading your invoice to the EVGA/Nvidia website? I keep hearing different things from different people.

 
WTF, put that bitch together yourself. I almost have more fun building my rigs for PC gaming than I do PC gaming.
No. I have no technical aptitude whatsoever.

If you call yourself a PC gamer but can't put together your own rig...well I have nothing left to say to you.

It's called a service economy -- I put people to work!

 
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So much elitism...

So much..

No. I have no technical aptitude whatsoever.
Can't build?! Do my ears fuckin' deceive me?! You don't deserve a PC! Log the fuck out of CAG and get yourself an iPhone you plebian casual bitch!

Stop ruining the games industrys!

 
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Did you order it from Amazon? And how did it work... Batman code via email from Amazon and then the 2 Uplay codes via uploading your invoice to the EVGA/Nvidia website? I keep hearing different things from different people.
I got my graphics card from Newegg, it didn't come with Batman as it was only the GTX 660; I got sent a card with my graphics card with a code to redeem on Nvidia's website and then Nvidia gave me two promo codes that I entered with the two games in my Uplay cart to make them free.

 
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No. I have no technical aptitude whatsoever.
Tab A, Slot B.

The physical assembly is so easy, middle aged house wives with no PC knowledge can do it (I know, I used to work in a PC manufacturing plant).

No excuses! Get to it and start dispensing the MOAR GRAFIX now!

 
I'm sure I'd have little trouble physically assembling it but I'd rather not rely on myself fiddling with bios and whatnot.

 
Did you order it from Amazon? And how did it work... Batman code via email from Amazon and then the 2 Uplay codes via uploading your invoice to the EVGA/Nvidia website? I keep hearing different things from different people.
Oh, interesting, I hadn't heard that. Although Amazon doesn't give physical invoices… guess I'll poke around on Nvidia to see where I can enter an invoice code.

 
I'm sure I'd have little trouble physically assembling it but I'd rather not rely on myself fiddling with bios and whatnot.
I have zero background in 'computers'. I've built/rebuilt probably over 50 laptops/desktops. Learn by doing. I'd feel dirty if I let anyone else touch my gear.

 
No. I have no technical aptitude whatsoever.


It's called a service economy -- I put people to work!
Mooby: Hey Nerds!

Nerds: We have names, Mr. Mooby.

Mooby: Just put this shit together already.

Nerds: You know, we don't get paid to take this abuse.

Mooby: You also don't get paid to complain so put on your bifocals and get to work.

Nerds: What game are you trying to play with this thing anyways?

Mooby: It's this game called complaining, and I'm not paying you to play it so hurry up.

 
Mooby: Hey Nerds!

Nerds: We have names, Mr. Mooby.

Mooby: Just put this shit together already.

Nerds: You know, we don't get paid to take this abuse.

Mooby: You also don't get paid to complain so put on your bifocals and get to work.

Nerds: What game are you trying to play with this thing anyways?

Mooby: It's this game called complaining, and I'm not paying you to play it so hurry up.

Nerds: You're not paying us at all.
Fixed that for you.

 
No. I have no technical aptitude whatsoever.
For what it's worth, I have/had no technical aptitude either and I just built my first computer a couple weeks ago. Didn't have any problems with the actual assembly at all, just a few driver issues after the build was done but that got sorted out on its own w/i a few days as the computer got auto-updates. Seriously, I have NO tech experience and if I can do it, you can do it. I just used a few vids from youtube. I think it was a combo of these vids that I used:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roFb3TNePIg

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls

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

 
Putting a computer together once you know which parts to get is ok. Finding out which parts are compatible (power supply, memory, motherboard, what fits in the case, etc.) and then especially trying to decipher the odd numbering graphics cards and processors seem to have is more daunting.
 
Putting a computer together once you know which parts to get is ok. Finding out which parts are compatible (power supply, memory, motherboard, what fits in the case, etc.) and then especially trying to decipher the odd numbering graphics cards and processors seem to have is more daunting.
lolwut?

 
Putting a computer together once you know which parts to get is ok. Finding out which parts are compatible (power supply, memory, motherboard, what fits in the case, etc.) and then especially trying to decipher the odd numbering graphics cards and processors seem to have is more daunting.
None of that is especially hard either. You pretty much just match the numbers and letters.

 
I have zero background in 'computers'. I've built/rebuilt probably over 50 laptops/desktops. Learn by doing. I'd feel dirty if I let anyone else touch my gear.
I don't like complete strangers exploring my insides either, especially if they don't do it the way I like it.
 
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Building a gaming pc is not hard, maintaining it can be a pain - monitoring temps and cleaning.  Modding a console is harder.

So by deduction console>pc :)

 
[quote name="georgebot84" post="11410481" timestamp="1388705262"]Building a gaming pc is not hard, maintaining it can be a pain - monitoring temps and cleaning. Modding a console is harder.
So by deduction console>pc :)[/quote]

Speaking of that - any good software out there for monitoring temps, etc?

I have had about 4 drives die on me in the past several months. They won't even spin up now. The power supply is highly rated, so I am wondering if they are just getting too hot.


 
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Speaking of that - any good software out there for monitoring temps, etc? I have had about 4 drives die on me in the past several months. They won't even spin up now. The power supply is highly rated, so I am wondering if they are just getting too hot.
I use www.piriform.com/speccy

 
Amazon is a great place for parts.  Here are some of the parts I grabbed from them for my son's first rig.

[SIZE=10.5pt]Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by OutletPChttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/selle...erID=107-7403819-7637808&seller=AZCEI3EMXUPTH[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop 3.5" Hard Drivehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036Q7MV0/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036Q7MV0/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]EVGA GeForce GTX660 2048MB GDDR5 192-Bit, Dual DVI-D, HDMI, DP and 3-Way SLI Ready GPU Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2660-KRhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009F7HFRA/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009F7HFRA/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboardhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RIFKUS/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RIFKUS/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]2 of Antec TriCool 120mm Cooling Fan with 3-Speed Switchhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066ISFC/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066ISFC/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Rosewill 600W ATX12V Power Supply RP600V2-S-SLhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GL4V2W/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GL4V2W/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]·         [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Packhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q0T0LU/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i06?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q0T0LU/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i06?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

 
Speaking of that - any good software out there for monitoring temps, etc? I have had about 4 drives die on me in the past several months. They won't even spin up now. The power supply is highly rated, so I am wondering if they are just getting too hot.
Many options... in Windows I love SpeedFan but my bias is quiet air-cooled rigs.

 
Just a note for those looking for EC deals, if the EC discounts go live tonight at midnight (or soon thereafter) and the current steam price match of Bioshock Infinite @ $9.99 stays in place, then Bioshock Infinite will be available for $4.99, which is the cheapest it has been anywhere thus far. Of course that's a lot of things that have to fall into place.

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxaVBsXEiok
I second the Newegg build videos as a great source. I'm a hardware dunce, but was able to assemble my first PC using those videos in about 2 hours. It's like a paint by numbers for those who don't know/don't care about what goes where and why.

 
Amazon is a great place for parts. Here are some of the parts I grabbed from them for my son's first rig.

[SIZE=10.5pt]Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by OutletPChttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/selle...=107-7403819-7637808&seller=AZCEI3EMXUPTH[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop 3.5" Hard Drivehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036Q7MV0/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036Q7MV0/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]EVGA GeForce GTX660 2048MB GDDR5 192-Bit, Dual DVI-D, HDMI, DP and 3-Way SLI Ready GPU Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2660-KRhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009F7HFRA/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009F7HFRA/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboardhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RIFKUS/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RIFKUS/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]2 of Antec TriCool 120mm Cooling Fan with 3-Speed Switchhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066ISFC/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066ISFC/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Rosewill 600W ATX12V Power Supply RP600V2-S-SLhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GL4V2W/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GL4V2W/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Sold by Amazon.com LLC[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]· [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Packhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q0T0LU/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i06?ie=UTF8&psc=1http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q0T0LU/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i06?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/SIZE]
Will any of these be on the EC list?

 
I bought Mass Effect 3 Digital Deluxe Version when it was on sale for $6.99, installed it that day, but NOW as I try to play it keeps crashing when it starts. I get about 1-2 seconds of *some* video and then it crashes. I've tried updating, repairing, etc. Nothing is working.

 
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