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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.

FYI. EA Games sold by Amazon will not activate on Steam.
Digital Holiday

1/5-1/12

The Walking Dead - $12.49 ($7.49 post coupon)

1/11-1/13:

Alice: Madness Returns: The Complete Collection - $11.99 pre coupon (6.99 after coupon) - not Steam
Dragon Age Pack PC - $12.99 pre-coupon ($7.99 after coupon) - not Steam

1/18-1/20:

Need for Speed: The Run - $8.99 ($3.99 after coupon) - not Steam
EA Sports Classic Pack - $8.99 ($3.99 after coupon) - not Steam
Syndicate - $9.99 ($4.99 after coupon) - not Steam
Crysis Maximum Maximum -$17.99 ($12.99 after coupon) - not Steam

1/13-1/19:

Tantalizing THQ Medley - $11.99 pre coupon ($6.99 after coupon) - Steam

1/11-1/12:

Darksiders Franchise Pack - $13.19 before coupon ($8.19 after coupon) - Steam
Saints Row The Third: The Full Package - $12.49 pre coupon ($7.49 after coupon) - Steam

1/29-1/31:

Burning Hot Bundle - $11.99 ($6.99 after coupon)

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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:

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4. Sometimes I'll do giveaways.

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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.

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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.

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[quote name='Motoki']I want to come around to Origin but taking all day (literally, 24 hours almost) to download a bunch of old Commander and Conquer games yesterday is not helping...

Also, I guess I am out of the slickdeals loop, wth is wrong with HDMI?[/QUOTE]

If a computer didn't have an HDMI out port but was discounted, people would point it out and some would say they were going to pass. It then became a joke complaint for all the deals.
 
[quote name='nategator']If a computer didn't have an HDMI out port but was discounted, people would point it out and some would say they were going to pass. It then became a joke complaint for all the deals.[/QUOTE]

Christ.

They do know there's such a thing as a DVI to HDMI adapter right? You can get them for like $5 online.
 
[quote name='DonRamon']Is anybody else missing the publisher promo codes or am I the only one who hasn't received a single one???

:whistle2:([/QUOTE]


AHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Breath.

Tony is still working on backfilling all prior purchases.
 
Tony:

Looking at the dupes, it looks like it was limited to THQ and was based on items purchased because that's the only thing that's different.

Plus the link to the THQ site has the same docID number so it looks like you'll be ok with the one publisher's coupon per customer limit.
 
[quote name='Neuro5i5']AHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Breath.

Tony is still working on backfilling all prior purchases.[/QUOTE]

Um, okay.

So, uh, where's my email? I don't have it yet!
 
[quote name='Neuro5i5']AHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Breath.

Tony is still working on backfilling all prior purchases.[/QUOTE]


No codes here yet either, but I decided if I go to bed early, leave out some cyber cookies for Game Santa Tony and some celery for the hamsters. When I wake up the promo codes will be there.
 
[quote name='nategator']Tony:

Looking at the dupes, it looks like it was limited to THQ and was based on items purchased because that's the only thing that's different.

Plus the link to the THQ site has the same docID number so it looks like you'll be ok with the one publisher's coupon per customer limit.[/QUOTE]

Negative Ghost Rider. Some people received duplicate EA promos as well. We never found out the "actual" reason why this occurred. We just know it wasn't supposed to.
 
[quote name='Motoki']Christ.

They do know there's such a thing as a DVI to HDMI adapter right? You can get them for like $5 online.[/QUOTE]

1) $5 is a big difference to some slickdealers. Although, in all honesty, we could probably figure out how to get those adapters for less.

2) Most of the time it was VGA vs HDMI rather than DVI vs HDMI. A big part of it was making sure you could assign the computer to media center duties after a future upgrade. VGA is never as good and sometimes looks horrible on HDTVs.

3) Part of the reason it became a meta-joke is because the HDMI complaint seemed petty in light of the excellent deal. It would annoy especially OPers because they might get less rep or not make front page since less people would be interested. We call it threadcapping or threadcrapping.
 
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[quote name='Neuro5i5']AHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Breath.

Tony is still working on backfilling all prior purchases.[/QUOTE]

:whistle2:\

Just was curious about it, seems like im not the only one, I hope it's not Tony on his own sending hundreds of thousands of emails on christmas eve!!
 
[quote name='Mooby']Amazon has pretty much wiped the floor with Steam this sale. At the end I'll have probably only have bought two things from Steam and that's only because Amazon doesn't carry them.[/QUOTE]

Same here. I only bought the Ys series from them. I was about to buy 30 Minute Hero also, but I think it can reach 75% if I wait a bit.

I wonder if Tony could possibly reach out to Xseed and get those games on Amazon.
 
[quote name='DonRamon']I hope it's not Tony on his own sending hundreds of thousands of emails on christmas eve!![/QUOTE]

Well, at least that put a funny visual in my head... :bouncy:
 
[quote name='asheskitty']I feel that Origin bashing is old and tired; it's like "No HDMI" on slickdeals. As a client it isn't bad and has one of the largest publishers behind it, unlink say GMG Crapsule.* Unlike steam they actually have customer service.[/QUOTE]


I don't think it's bashing to just outright not want to use the service. If EA didn't hold their own titles hostage, nobody would use Origin. It's unnecessary and proprietary. If EA really felt like they could provide a better service, they wouldn't be locking up every major release they have.


Edit: And that's all I'm going to say about it so as to not derail the thread.
 
[quote name='Motoki']I want to come around to Origin but taking all day (literally, 24 hours almost) to download a bunch of old Commander and Conquer games yesterday is not helping...

Also, I guess I am out of the slickdeals loop, wth is wrong with HDMI?[/QUOTE]


It's an old and tired threadcrapping comment on SD, used on any thread (e.g. candycane blowout). "Sales Tax kills it!" is another, but at least sometimes it can be true.

[quote name='52club']Pro tip:
If you get a great deal on a game you start playing the game. You DO NOT complain about others getting it for $5 cheaper.[/QUOTE]


Git off my lawn!!!

[quote name='DonRamon']Is anybody else missing the publisher promo codes or am I the only one who hasn't received a single one???

:whistle2:([/QUOTE]


You're not alone.

[quote name='Motoki']Christ.

They do know there's such a thing as a DVI to HDMI adapter right? You can get them for like $5 online.[/QUOTE]


That's really not the point. That adapter is cheaper on Monoprice noob! =p
I have several things that can put out HDMI but still nothing that can accept it.
 
[quote name='asheskitty']I feel that Origin bashing is old and tired; it's like "No HDMI" on slickdeals. As a client it isn't bad and has one of the largest publishers behind it, unlink say GMG Crapsule.* Unlike steam they actually have customer service.[/QUOTE]

customer service?
on origin?

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:applause:

that was a good joke
 
What's the cheapest Ubisoft to buy? I want AC: Revelations but I don't know what to buy. $5 for AC1 or 2 really seems like too much, I swear they've been cheaper. There's an AC: Revelations DLC for $2.50, which I'm hoping gives me the Ubi credit, but then it's like I'm buying the game for $5 instead of 2, and still not getting two other DLC packs, which doesn't seem worth it when it would be $3 extra for all the DLC...

I'd ask if anyone else had Ubi credit they weren't using and if they could help me grab the game, but I don't even know if Ubi games offer codes that you can give to someone else to activate. >_< (Plus probably no one has Ubi credit.)

Also, are the other two Revelations DLC even available to buy on their own? I only see the character pack for sale and that's it...

[quote name='tham1988']customer service?
on origin?

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:applause:

that was a good joke[/QUOTE]
Origin has amazing customer service. >_> They're a bit hit or miss, but damn do they try. Maybe you haven't dealt with them in long time, because they got better.
 
Cheapest 2K item I could find was Civ V DLC for $1.49 (has the $5 Jan credit)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st?k...,k:civilization+v+online+game+code&sort=price

Nothing on EA is under $4.79. Mass Effect is $4.99:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p...n=979455011&sort=price&ie=UTF8&qid=1356393716

Cheapest Ubisoft DLC is ACR Ancestors Character pack for $2.59:
http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Cre...=UTF8&qid=1356393778&sr=1-1#productPromotions
Search results if you're interested: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p...n=979455011&sort=price&ie=UTF8&qid=1356393775
 
[quote name='Lone_Prodigy']Cheapest 2K item I could find was Civ V DLC for $1.49 (has the $5 Jan credit)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st?k...,k:civilization+v+online+game+code&sort=price

Nothing on EA is under $4.79. Mass Effect is $4.99:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p...n=979455011&sort=price&ie=UTF8&qid=1356393716

Cheapest Ubisoft DLC is ACR Ancestors Character pack for $2.59:
http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Cre...=UTF8&qid=1356393778&sr=1-1#productPromotions
Search results if you're interested: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p...n=979455011&sort=price&ie=UTF8&qid=1356393775[/QUOTE]

Well done :applause:
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']What's the cheapest Ubisoft to buy? I want AC: Revelations but I don't know what to buy. $5 for AC1 or 2 really seems like too much, I swear they've been cheaper. There's an AC: Revelations DLC for $2.50, which I'm hoping gives me the Ubi credit, but then it's like I'm buying the game for $5 instead of 2, and still not getting two other DLC packs, which doesn't seem worth it when it would be $3 extra for all the DLC...

I'd ask if anyone else had Ubi credit they weren't using and if they could help me grab the game, but I don't even know if Ubi games offer codes that you can give to someone else to activate. >_< (Plus probably no one has Ubi credit.)

Also, are the other two Revelations DLC even available to buy on their own? I only see the character pack for sale and that's it...[/QUOTE]

I don't normally buy their stuff but I did get RUSE from Amazon a while back because it's Steamworks with no additional DRM and it was on a good deal at that time.

Anyway, I got the Ubi coupon and I don't plan to use it but like you said I don't know if you can transfer their stuff. I don't think you can activate games to UPlay like you can with Steam or Origin.
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']What's the cheapest Ubisoft to buy? I want AC: Revelations but I don't know what to buy. $5 for AC1 or 2 really seems like too much, I swear they've been cheaper. There's an AC: Revelations DLC for $2.50, which I'm hoping gives me the Ubi credit, but then it's like I'm buying the game for $5 instead of 2, and still not getting two other DLC packs, which doesn't seem worth it when it would be $3 extra for all the DLC...

I'd ask if anyone else had Ubi credit they weren't using and if they could help me grab the game, but I don't even know if Ubi games offer codes that you can give to someone else to activate. >_< (Plus probably no one has Ubi credit.)

Also, are the other two Revelations DLC even available to buy on their own? I only see the character pack for sale and that's it...


Origin has amazing customer service. >_> They're a bit hit or miss, but damn do they try. Maybe you haven't dealt with them in long time, because they got better.[/QUOTE]

yeah I still could never get my account back from that big hack they had a while ago
I could even log in through psn see the new email and account name
had the cd key for battlefield 3 (the only game I had on it)
still never got it fixed
it gets to the point where waiting on the phone isnt worth a $10 game
 
[quote name='tham1988']yeah I still could never get my account back from that big hack they had a while ago
I could even log in through psn see the new email and account name
had the cd key for battlefield 3 (the only game I had on it)
still never got it fixed
it gets to the point where waiting on the phone isnt worth a $10 game[/QUOTE]
Complicated issue. They aren't good with complicated things.

That said, don't bother with the phone. Go into the client and go to live chat. They're always around, and they're pretty damn helpful.
 
Also, re the price not being the same:

I paid $30 for ME3 and a few months later it went for $10.

I also paid $10 for SRTT

Even though I try to have discipline and not buy until the game has hit rockbottom in a bundle/
 
I'm about to fall on the right side of the fence for Scribblenauts and Lego LOTR... I just have this nagging thought that they might end up on the Editor's Choice list and get another wacky 75% off sale again making them $2.50 each after codes... but...

... that won't happen. Right? Right?!?!?! 0_0
 
TONY!

Thanks you for the $5 Christmas Promo deals! [picking up 2K Strat Pack and AC: Revelations] Please continue these special promotions in the future; the people who want them out number the naysayers.


Thank you!
 
[quote name='Mooby']I'm about to fall on the right side of the fence for Scribblenauts and Lego LOTR... I just have this nagging thought that they might end up on the Editor's Choice list and get another wacky 75% off sale again making them $2.50 each after codes... but...

... that won't happen. Right? Right?!?!?! 0_0[/QUOTE]

You know if you buy it, in January there will be a Scribblenauts/Lego bundle that will be on the Editor's Choice list for $7.49, $2.49 after coupon.
 
[quote name='Mooby']I'm about to fall on the right side of the fence for Scribblenauts and Lego LOTR... I just have this nagging thought that they might end up on the Editor's Choice list and get another wacky 75% off sale again making them $2.50 each after codes... but...

... that won't happen. Right? Right?!?!?! 0_0[/QUOTE]

If it does, make sure to rage about it in this thread. :booty:
 
[quote name='Idiotekque']Complicated issue. They aren't good with complicated things.

That said, don't bother with the phone. Go into the client and go to live chat. They're always around, and they're pretty damn helpful.[/QUOTE]

kinda got stuck in the infinite loop of not being able to sign in because my account was hacked and my other emails had already been registered for console games or something
 
[quote name='Mooby']I'm about to fall on the right side of the fence for Scribblenauts and Lego LOTR... I just have this nagging thought that they might end up on the Editor's Choice list and get another wacky 75% off sale again making them $2.50 each after codes... but...

... that won't happen. Right? Right?!?!?! 0_0[/QUOTE]

I would guess its slightly possible
not sure how editor's choice works
 
[quote name='tham1988']kinda got stuck in the infinite loop of not being able to sign in because my account was hacked and my other emails had already been registered for console games or something[/QUOTE]
Well, they worked out an account issue for me, so it's worth a try.
 
[quote name='MrPiggles']You might want to hold off on buying it from Amazon. Civilization series is probably gonna be a daily deal or flash sale during the Steam sale and you'd get it cheaper then.[/QUOTE]

I was going to say it will only be less than a $2 difference at most but then I remembered where I was... :p

Anyway, I'd still say if you simply must get something from 2K to get that discount than that's still a better item to get since all the other DLC is in the GOTY version of Civ V but that one is not.
 
[quote name='Broken Cage']I don't think it's bashing to just outright not want to use the service. If EA didn't hold their own titles hostage, nobody would use Origin. It's unnecessary and proprietary. If EA really felt like they could provide a better service, they wouldn't be locking up every major release they have.


Edit: And that's all I'm going to say about it so as to not derail the thread.[/QUOTE]


One could make the same point about titles that flat out require steam, including but not limited to Valve titles. Steam unnecessary & proprietary too. There isn't any fundamental difference between the Steam and Origin.

There are chunk of steam haters out there (just read amazon reviews, or GOG forums). Leveraging their assets to increase their profits is the legally binding duty of any publicly traded company.

If you want to hate, hate. If you want to justify, please try to think through your points first.


For the record, I loathe EA. I have friends who were burned by EA's abuse of employees. However, I'll still buy some EA games at cheap prices.
 
Wait wait.
You mean this thread isn't for coupons, complaining, and wondering if we can get someone to do the impossible on Christmas Eve?

Are you suggesting that perhaps Tony *isn't* Santa Claus?
 
[quote name='Lone_Prodigy']Cheapest 2K item I could find was Civ V DLC for $1.49 (has the $5 Jan credit)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st?k...,k:civilization+v+online+game+code&sort=price

Nothing on EA is under $4.79. Mass Effect is $4.99:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p...n=979455011&sort=price&ie=UTF8&qid=1356393716

Cheapest Ubisoft DLC is ACR Ancestors Character pack for $2.59:
http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Cre...=UTF8&qid=1356393778&sr=1-1#productPromotions
Search results if you're interested: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p...n=979455011&sort=price&ie=UTF8&qid=1356393775[/QUOTE]

Thanks! :)
 
[quote name='Motoki']Or maybe Tony could ask 2K why they let Gamefly have the Bioshock 2 DLC but not Amazon?

I thought it was a Microsoft exclusive but clearly it must not be.[/QUOTE]
Not even STEAM has this damn DLC, so it's probably 2K Games being jerks, as usual.

[quote name='MysterD']Does your copy of Mirror's Edge on Steam even come w/ a game-key?
If yes - did you try to activate on Origin?

I bought on Burnout: Paradise & DAO: Ultimate on Steam and those game-keys from there both actually registered-up on Origin.[/QUOTE]Mirror's Edge on Steam doesn't have a key, so you can't activate your Steam version on Origin (or buy the Time Trials DLC for it -on Steam-.)

I activated my Steam copies of Shank, Crysis 2 and Mass Effect 2 on Origin.
 
So with the Assassin's Creed games, do they all link to your uPlay account unless you buy them on Steam? I don't mind not having them on Steam (since Steam sales for the series kinda suck), but I DO want them all in one place...
 
[quote name='bobphone']Haven't gotten any 2K codes yet. It looks like I purchased at least 3 or 4 2K games this year.[/QUOTE]


No one has them. They haven't been sent yet.
 
[quote name='asheskitty']For the record, I loathe EA. I have friends who were burned by EA's abuse of employees. However, I'll still buy some EA games at cheap prices.[/QUOTE]


As an Ultima fan, I do have to say that every time I hear the name Origin it's a bit of salt in an old wound.

And yes I have heard those stories too about them being horrific to work for.

I'm trying to keep open to Origin but at the same time I feel like they still need to get their shit together in some areas with better sales, more client features, better download speeds and what not and make it a place where people want to go, not because they don't have another choice.

I will concede they've gotten a lot better with their customer service. It still can be hit or miss but at least you can get to talk to a real person.

I suspect they will keep improving because the market demands it but we'll see.

As you said, there's always going to be people who hate this service or that. Haters gonna hate.
 
[quote name='Stonekeep']are they included in the Gods & Kings Expansion? I'm planning to buy the 2k strategy pack but... I want this dlc as well (and I've already bought Bioshock!)[/QUOTE]

They're not included in Gods and Kings either.
 
[quote name='MrPiggles']You might want to hold off on buying it from Amazon. Civilization series is probably gonna be a daily deal or flash sale during the Steam sale and you'd get it cheaper then.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, but if you need a coupon and want the Civ bundle then it's not a bad choice. One could always wait and see if Civ goes 75% off on Steam sometime before 12/31, hope for an Amazon pricematch on this dlc and buy it then to get a coupon.
 
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