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    40% Off all EA Game Titles *Limited Time Offer* (PC Digital Download only)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by AlyH, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. AlyH

    AlyH Notebook Evangelist

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    Just a heads up, haven't seen a thread on this here so I figured I'd start one up.

    Current EA Promotion:

    40% off all (well most) EA titles via their Digital Download service. Sale runs from Sept 2/10 until Sept 5/10.

    EA Store (US) Online Store

    Cheers!
     
    AlyH, Sep 3, 2010
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  2. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    yeah it's pretty nice.

    *bought BC2 for 18 bucks*
     
    MagusDraco, Sep 3, 2010
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  3. eight35pm

    eight35pm Notebook Evangelist

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    Just to confirm, I can download from here, and then just connect to Steam, right?

    And then can I re-download on any new computer?
     
    eight35pm, Sep 3, 2010
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  4. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    unsure.

    I'll let you know when my download is done.
     
    MagusDraco, Sep 3, 2010
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  5. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    No, Steam only works with games you bought from Steam, Valve games and select other titles that have exclusivity agreements, like Saint's Row 2.
     
    Lithus, Sep 3, 2010
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  6. eight35pm

    eight35pm Notebook Evangelist

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    OK, oh well. It's still worth it to buy Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and/or Dragon Age:Origins from EA at this price instead of from Steam, correct?

    And will I be able to play any games I get on a new computer?

    Thanks.
     
    eight35pm, Sep 3, 2010
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  7. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    assuming I'm reading the readme right (and the readme corresponds to digital downloads from the EA store..since it says it varies for digital download stores in general...you can install it onto 10 different machines.

    so...*shrugs*
     
    MagusDraco, Sep 3, 2010
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  8. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    ME2 DDE is cheaper (19.99) on Impulse for now. It used to be the DAO Bundle, but I guess that was a limited sale.
     
    Prydeless, Sep 3, 2010
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  9. AlyH

    AlyH Notebook Evangelist

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    To clarify, you will have to download the game using the EA Download Manager. They will not be compatible with your Steam games (i.e. registering/re-downloading), but the idea remains that you can re-download if necessary through the EA Download Manager.
     
    AlyH, Sep 3, 2010
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  10. AlyH

    AlyH Notebook Evangelist

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    Good job! make sure to check out the NBR BFBC2 Friends List!
     
    AlyH, Sep 3, 2010
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  11. eight35pm

    eight35pm Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, so I bought BF:BC2 through EA, but it says my order is pending, so I can't download it now. I was planning to download it overnight because my internet is super slow. :mad:
     
    eight35pm, Sep 4, 2010
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  12. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    it took my order about 5-10 minutes to show up (I also kinda just downloaded the EA download manager separately instead of waiting for it to show up on my account)
     
    MagusDraco, Sep 4, 2010
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  13. Syberia

    Syberia Notebook Deity

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    You can also navigate to your EADM cache and either burn all the files to a DVD or save them on an external hard drive and re-install from them as needed, without having to wait for a download to finish.
     
    Syberia, Sep 4, 2010
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  14. eight35pm

    eight35pm Notebook Evangelist

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    My order finally went through about 4 hours later. Now it says I have to check my order, but when I go to do so, Chrome says that it's not safe. It says that I'm reaching .custhelp.com instead of help.eastore.com. Anyone know what's going on?

    Edit: Now it worked. I dunno why. At least I'm finally downloading the game. Man, I really don't ever want to buy from EA again.
     
    eight35pm, Sep 4, 2010
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  15. Saisei

    Saisei Notebook Deity

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    Im getting MOH Airborne, NFS,mirror edge(?),maybe dead space.
     
    Saisei, Sep 4, 2010
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  16. HTWingNut

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    Sad thing is only thing I'd want to buy on that list is Lord of the Rings pack.

    Awww shucks, its only the Witch King expansion. Stupid, can't even buy the original game there.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 4, 2010
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  17. Lao

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    Link not working. :(
     
    Lao, Sep 5, 2010
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  18. AlyH

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    Just checked it, and it still works for me... last day for this promo!
     
    AlyH, Sep 5, 2010
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  19. Tyo

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    Which Crysis is worth getting ? or should I get both of them ? I just run this game once for 5min and I remember graphics to be amazing, always regreted not buying this game.
    Does Crysis have any multiplayer in it ?
     
    Tyo, Sep 5, 2010
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  20. Saisei

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    -Buy first one and you can use a lot of mods plus learn story,etc
    -Buy warhead, experience more of the game with smoother gameplay(supposedly has better frames)

    I got Warhead and MOH Airborne, the DL speed is just plain awful, its going like snail pace.
     
    Saisei, Sep 6, 2010
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  21. MidnightSun

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    Promotional sale over, thread closed by request ;)
     
    MidnightSun, Sep 6, 2010
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