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Drabelincoln · Jan 10, 2012

[quote name='Dragon164z']T-Money: I mistakenly deleted the two $5 coupon emails I'd received for buying Rome: Total War and Deus Ex. Is there anything I can do to have those emails resent?[/QUOTE]

Edit. Tony beat me to the punch

hal · Jan 10, 2012

Sounds like Amazon is trying to take away all my coupons next week.

Dragon164z · Jan 10, 2012

[quote name='Amazon DVG Deals']I would reach out to our Customer Service group and see if they can get you a new one...I'm not sure how I would get that done from my end.

Cheers,
Tony[/QUOTE]

Did that and just bought Civ 5 for $4, thanks.

jkimrey · Jan 10, 2012

Tony,

I actually pre-ordered King Arthur II before I saw your reply about the game being delayed - I wanted to make sure I pre-ordered it so I could get the free DLC.

I got my $5 coupon (from Civ V) today, but unfortunately I don't guess you can cancel a preorder on a digital download. Is there anything I can do at this point to use the coupon?

Thanks

ChunLiBarbie · Jan 10, 2012

$9 each or $18 for both? Lol. :roll:

Drabelincoln · Jan 10, 2012

[quote name='jkimrey']Tony,

I actually pre-ordered King Arthur II before I saw your reply about the game being delayed - I wanted to make sure I pre-ordered it so I could get the free DLC.

I got my $5 coupon (from Civ V) today, but unfortunately I don't guess you can cancel a preorder on a digital download. Is there anything I can do at this point to use the coupon?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Contact Customer Service............................

admurray2 · Jan 10, 2012

[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']$9 each or $18 for both? Lol. :roll:

[/QUOTE]

I thought the same thing at first but it is good if you want both games but only have (or want to use) one coupon.

jazyje · Jan 10, 2012

Any other good deals live right now aside form CIV 4 and 5?

CheapLikeAFox · Jan 10, 2012

[quote name='admurray2']I thought the same thing at first but it is good if you want both games but only have (or want to use) one coupon.[/QUOTE]

I thought the same too, but then realized it's the same price whether you buy the bundle and use a coupon, or buy them both individually and use one coupon. I think it's just a matter of them being so discounted that the bundle can't warrant a further discount.

Amazon DVG Deals · Jan 10, 2012

[quote name='jkimrey']Tony,

I actually pre-ordered King Arthur II before I saw your reply about the game being delayed - I wanted to make sure I pre-ordered it so I could get the free DLC.

I got my $5 coupon (from Civ V) today, but unfortunately I don't guess you can cancel a preorder on a digital download. Is there anything I can do at this point to use the coupon?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

You can definitely cancel a digital pre-order

.

Cheers,
Tony

Mooby · Jan 10, 2012

There's pretty much zero reason to buy both anyway so not sure what people are irked about. Civ 5 is more casual/streamlined. Civ 4 is more like the franchise has traditionally been. Take your pick.

Jaysonguy · Jan 10, 2012

Tony, I'm really glad you're feeling better and thank you for your work you do here.

Crysis works for me now, thank you for your help

Amazon DVG Deals · Jan 10, 2012

[quote name='Jaysonguy']Tony, I'm really glad you're feeling better and thank you for your work you do here.

Crysis works for me now, thank you for your help[/QUOTE]

Hey! Thanks man! Glad you got your problem sorted too.

Cheers,
Tony

Fatdude · Jan 10, 2012

Tony are you planing on any DLC sales with the main game?I'm looking forward for some SR3 , Space Marine and Dead Island DLCs and hope they will go on a sale when the main game also does.

jkimrey · Jan 10, 2012

Thanks - had to go from the "my orders" page (where it showed but wouldn't allow me to cancel) to my digital downloads section.

Thanks!

[quote name='Amazon DVG Deals']You can definitely cancel a digital pre-order

.

Cheers,
Tony[/QUOTE]

Cyn100 · Jan 10, 2012

[quote name='Amazon DVG Deals']Updated with new pricing on Dragon Age Origins: Ultimate, Crysis Maximum, and some Sims titles. If you purchased DA:O or Crysis Maximum yesterday or today at the current sale price:

Dragon Age: Origins Ultimate: $8.99
Crysis Maximum: $7.49

Then you'll be getting an email with a credit to your account for the difference. I don't have a solid timeline for when you'll get the credit, as we're going into a holiday weekend. Just wanted to let you know that it is coming.

Also note, I've added "TODAY ONLY" next to the titles this applies to. Happy gaming!

Cheers,
Tony[/QUOTE]

Has anyone received this credit yet? I have not gotten mine and just wanted to know if they had gone out yet. Thanks.

wolfwood78 · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='flameo2000']If I were to purchase the windows version of Civ 5 and activate it on steam, would I also get the Mac version?[/QUOTE]
I got both Mac and Windows versions on Steam with the Amazon bought code. You should be fine.

StickyWaffles · Jan 11, 2012

I went ahead and bought Civilization V. I'm deciding what laptop I'm going to buy that can actually run the game, but I figure this might be the cheapest I'll find it for the next month until I find the right laptop, so I'll just try to play it on my Toshiba that cost $400 3 years ago in the mean time. I remember playing the demo a year ago and it being kinda playable, but not quite enjoyable. haha

SCMoney360 · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='Cyn100']Has anyone received this credit yet? I have not gotten mine and just wanted to know if they had gone out yet. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

+ 1 for not getting my dollar fifty yet. But not super concerned about it.

DirkBelig · Jan 11, 2012

I see Crysis 2 is at $19.99 now.

Keep going.

SCMoney360 · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='StickyWaffles']I went ahead and bought Civilization V. I'm deciding what laptop I'm going to buy that can actually run the game, but I figure this might be the cheapest I'll find it for the next month until I find the right laptop, so I'll just try to play it on my Toshiba that cost $400 3 years ago in the mean time. I remember playing the demo a year ago and it being kinda playable, but not quite enjoyable. haha[/QUOTE]

Got it running on my wife's macbook with the Intel hd 3000, not as pretty as what it looks on my laptop, then again, my laptop is pretty nice.

Smart move buying it now though, I mean it costs less than a big mac + tax if you have a coupon

What laptop are you looking at getting?

StickyWaffles · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='SCMoney360']Got it running on my wife's macbook with the Intel hd 3000, not as pretty as what it looks on my laptop, then again, my laptop is pretty nice.

Smart move buying it now though, I mean it costs less than a big mac + tax if you have a coupon

What laptop are you looking at getting?[/QUOTE]I actually just made a thread to see if anyone knows if the Ivy Bridge processors will have powerful enough integrated graphics to run Civ V, SCII, and maybe World of Warcraft in case I feel like trying it for the first time. I don't know much about graphics cards, so any advice would be helpful.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313242

I mostly play games on the 360, so if I could play these PC exclusives on mid settings at 1366x768 with Intel Ivy Bridge, I'll wait for those laptops to arrive in the summer. This laptop is old and slow, but I'd rather live with something outdated a few more months and then get something nice and new, that way I won't feel that nagging feeling of being outdated once the new processors and Windows 8 comes out later this year. At least I won't feel it until next year, when even more badass stuff arrives. Technology is a funny thing.

r9800pro · Jan 11, 2012

Tony, is there any chance to include BF3 Back To Karkand DLC in the EA week sale ?

kwirl · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='StickyWaffles']I actually just made a thread to see if anyone knows if the Ivy Bridge processors will have powerful enough integrated graphics to run Civ V, SCII, and maybe World of Warcraft in case I feel like trying it for the first time. I don't know much about graphics cards, so any advice would be helpful.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313242

I mostly play games on the 360, so if I could play these PC exclusives on mid settings at 1366x768 with Intel Ivy Bridge, I'll wait for those laptops to arrive in the summer. This laptop is old and slow, but I'd rather live with something outdated a few more months and then get something nice and new, that way I won't feel that nagging feeling of being outdated once the new processors and Windows 8 comes out later this year. At least I won't feel it until next year, when even more badass stuff arrives. Technology is a funny thing.[/QUOTE]

unless you plan on getting a touch screen monitor i don't think windows 8 is going to be that big of a deal

as far as graphics, just go to newegg and in the advanced laptop search, select the dropdown field under graphics type as 'dedicated' instead of integrated - from what i see you should expect to pay about 500 dollars bottom line for a dedicated video card in your laptop, but in my experience it is very much worth it

ruuin · Jan 11, 2012

Hi great Tony!

Any chance to see a separately Deal of DA:O Awakening on EA sale? I have the base game and I only need this expansion.

I'm not the only one in this situation.

Thanks for all.

jason506 · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='ruuin']Hi great Tony!

Any chance to see a separately Deal of DA:O Awakening on EA sale? I have the base game and I only need this expansion.

I'm not the only one in this situation.

Thanks for all.[/QUOTE]
I had the base game too but got the Ultimate Edition for like 6.99 a little while back. No way you could get the expansion and dlc for less than that.

DarkZero104 · Jan 11, 2012

Laptop gaming is done one of two ways. Either you have a dedicated video card or you get an a8. The latter is much easier, cheaper, and better than the mid range of the former. Amd really cornered that field. An a8 with a dedicated vid card also works to boost the capabilities, and still runs cheaper than Intel /NVIDIA counterparts. But while Intel needs a card to game, amd doesn't if it's an apu, of which they will improve really soon too, if it isn't needed now.

Amazon DVG Deals · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='Cyn100']Has anyone received this credit yet? I have not gotten mine and just wanted to know if they had gone out yet. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='SCMoney360']+ 1 for not getting my dollar fifty yet. But not super concerned about it.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the note guys! I'm escalating this up right now to make sure everything went out ok. Very sorry for the delay.

[quote name='DirkBelig']I see Crysis 2 is at $19.99 now.

Keep going.

[/QUOTE]

We will, look out for next week. Full lineup of deals incoming shortly

.

Cheers,
Tony

jazyje · Jan 11, 2012

When will any new deals be posted??? I already have both Civ's...

cheaphuck · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='jazyje']When will any new deals be posted??? I already have both Civ's...[/QUOTE]
Yeah not feeling deals that last the week. Already losing interest.

fignutz32 · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='jazyje']When will any new deals be posted??? I already have both Civ's...[/QUOTE]
look up one post

jazyje · Jan 11, 2012

Can amazon match FEAR 3 from greengamegaming for $6????

Drabelincoln · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='jazyje']Can amazon match FEAR 3 from greengamegaming for $6????[/QUOTE]

Lulz

r9800pro · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='jazyje']Can amazon match FEAR 3 from greengamegaming for $6????[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately Amazon does not carry Downloadable WB games and does not match GMG's prices

Tony, you should really expand your games catalogue

Amazon DVG Deals · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='jazyje']When will any new deals be posted??? I already have both Civ's...[/QUOTE]

[quote name='cheaphuck']Yeah not feeling deals that last the week. Already losing interest.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the feedback guys, here's a response to your questions:

We'll be rolling out our new deals for next week starting on Sunday. We'll be featuring a different EA game each day from Sunday-Saturday. This is a deviation from our normal promotional cadence, however, our Deal of the Week is generally 1 title for 7 days.

We're currently testing both models (the same games for 7 days vs. a different daily game each day). So far our customers (you guys) have voted with their wallets and told us that we're better of doing the same deal for 7 days. Maybe next week's deals will change that though.

Additionally, if you scroll through the last 5-10 pages on this thread alone, you'll notice dozens of people asking for repeats of daily deals. Cheapchuck, you've personally asked for a repeat of the Dead Island deal.

Like I said though, we've definitely heard the feedback regarding week long vs. daily deals and the result of that feedback is that we're taking action next week with a different structure. Keep the feedback coming!

[quote name='jazyje']Can amazon match FEAR 3 from greengamegaming for $6????[/QUOTE]

We actually don't currently carry WB games, nor do we match GMG, Intkeys, etc for various reasons.

Cheers,
Tony

DarkZero104 · Jan 11, 2012

Well, an easy compromise between week or daily is to meet in the middle. Sunday to Tuesday deal 1, Wednesday with both deal 1 and 2, Thursday to Saturday only deal 2. Basically a 4/4 split. I prefer weekly to daily when I remember to check amazon and am glad I didn't miss the sale. Likewise, I prefer daily when I'm on top of the sale in question. Most here are on top, so the daily preference is understood, but I imagine most business is from those who check a couple times a week. So weekly wins that, but I don't think that the whole week is needed either. A couple days satisfy both and may be worth a check.

CheapLikeAFox · Jan 11, 2012

I prefer weekly personally as well. Daily is all good fun once or twice a year, but weekly makes it so that people don't miss deals, actually play the games they do buy, etc. Plus daily will just lead to a ton of "I missed it, bring it back, blablabla."

cheapkevin · Jan 11, 2012

Did anyone else expect that the bestsellers would return to their regular prices and not be significantly discounted again until after the promotion expired? I definitely would have bought several more games during the December sales if I had any idea that the bestsellers would be discounted during the promotional period in January. I'm guessing a lot of other people would have done the same.

Jaysonguy · Jan 11, 2012

I vote for weekly deals

I also love Tony for bringing up that many people here have been asking for repeats and the week schedule stops all of that

Amazon DVG Deals · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='cheapkevin']Did anyone else expect that the bestsellers would return to their regular prices and not be significantly discounted again until after the promotion expired? I definitely would have bought several more games during the December sales if I had any idea that the bestsellers would be discounted during the promotional period in January. I'm guessing a lot of other people would have done the same.

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Sorry for the lack of clarity here Kevin, I tried to be as transparent as possible with the group here, and mentioned multiple times that you all should be excited for the deals coming down the pipe in January.

[quote name='Jaysonguy']I vote for weekly deals

I also love Tony for bringing up that many people here have been asking for repeats and the week schedule stops all of that[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the support

. To be clear I was absolutely not trying to "call anyone out" for asking for repeat deals. I was just providing insight as to why we chose a longer length to our promotional cadence. You, as customers, have told us both anecdotally (through your comments and requests), and quantifiably (voting with your wallets) that outside of the crazy holiday blitz madness, you prefer deals that last longer than 1 day.

Like I said, we'll continue to test, but until we see something that makes it super clear that we're better off with a daily cadence it is hard to justify making a change.

Again, with both this response and my previous, I'm just trying to communicate clearly and openly with you guys and, most importantly let you know that your suggestions are heard, discussed, and acted on when we agree with it (again, reference next week's cadence test).

Additionally, as I wrote this response, a member of our technical team dropped by and let me know that Risen will be back on sale today, as a DRM free solution. Everyone who has already downloaded the TAGES version should be able to access their Games and Software Library and re-download the DRM free version at your convenience (once everything is complete). I will update the thread once this change is live. As for putting the game back on promotional pricing, I can tell you it is something we'll be discussing but don't have any solid announcements around right now as we just got it back on sale.

Cheers,
Tony

Psybuster · Jan 11, 2012

Yeah weekly is fine to me. I was actually getting kind of tired staying up late daily to see what prices rolled over lol

wolve · Jan 11, 2012

Add another vote for weekly deals. Occasionally daily deals are are okay, but I don't have all the time in the world to read the forums.

JawnMan · Jan 11, 2012

I would personally like daily deals. Steam does it, and I look forward to 1PM EST to see what the game is (Though they have been lacking recently). If I see a good game, I'm going to buy it anyway whether it's daily or weekly, but for me daily wins. I see a lot of people want the weekly deals, so maybe have 2 or 3 games to choose from instead of just 1 (for the weekly deal idea)? Just a thought.

spoderman · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='JawnMan']I would personally like daily deals. Steam does it, and I look forward to 1PM EST to see what the game is (Though they have been lacking recently). If I see a good game, I'm going to buy it anyway whether it's daily or weekly, but for me daily wins.[/QUOTE]

Same here, I'd prefer daily deals. Maybe it would be better to have daily deals + some repeats here and there than weekly deals.

Drabelincoln · Jan 11, 2012

[quote name='sunghost']Same here, I'd prefer daily deals. Maybe it would be better to have daily deals + some repeats here and there than weekly deals.[/QUOTE]

I'm a fan of daily deals as well. Steam has the right idea. Daily deal. Midweek deal, then a weekender.

UW_Shocks · Jan 11, 2012

Like someone else already mentioned, I like the idea of having a deal for 2-3 days. I think STEAM does a similar thing with their "MidWeek Deals" [Tues - Thurs] and "Weekend Deal" [Fri-Sun]
This way, there's a fast turn around time to the next deal, and people still have enough time to become aware of the current deal.

Keep up the good work Tony!

LocarionStorm · Jan 11, 2012

I'm also a fan of weekly or 3 day-long deals. The time that the multiple days allow for me to pickup the deal is nice. In addition, I usually tell friends who are not as much into watching prices about deals but I have had issues in the past alerting them quickly enough that they can buy a daily deal. A weekly or 3 day-or-so deal makes telling friends much easier.

DirkBelig · Jan 11, 2012

Another vote for daily deals, too, because I'm already looping by Amazon every morning to check what the free Android App of the Day is and click-buying it to get it in my account.

r9800pro · Jan 11, 2012

My vote goes to daaily deal too, a week is too long

Maybe something like Steam's approach

ruuin · Jan 11, 2012

Daily Deals for me.

I prefer new deals every day than see same deals during one week. I became bored if there are the same deals during one week. Daily deal is more dynamic system.

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