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    Amazon PC Games Mayhem Sale

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Thatoe, May 16, 2013.

  1. Thatoe

    Thatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Amazon has a LOT of PC games on sale throughout May.
    Here's a slickdeal link for the dates, games and the prices.
    Most of the games are steam codes, some are origin.

    If you haven't played, these games are highly recommended.

    Bastion - $3.75
    Batman Arkham GOTY Bundle (Arkham Asylum GOTY and Arkham City GOTY) - $11.49
    Bioshock Dual Pack (1&2) - $4.99
    Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition - $7.99
    The Walking Dead - $9.99
    Tales of Monkey Island Bundle (Chapter 1 to 5) - $9.99
    Firaxis Complete Pack (CIV V: Gold Edition + CIV IV Complete Edition + XCOM: Enemey Unknown) - $19.99
    Microsoft 5-Game Pack (Deadlight, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, Iron Brigade, Mark of the Ninja, Toy Solder) - $9.99
    Borderlands 2 and Borderlands GOTY Pack - $19.99

    The ones listed above are available from today until 30th.
    More to come throughout May. :)
     
  2. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    Is that borderlands a good deal? Does it come with all the dlc?

    Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
     
  3. Bob

    Bob Notebook Consultant

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    Stay away from Bioshock 2 its even worse than the first
     
  4. Thatoe

    Thatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Only the Borderlands GOTY comes with all dlc.
    I don't think there's GOTY version for borderlands 2 yet.
    However, it's a fairly new game (6 months old).
    The lowest it's been on steam is $30 so $20 including first game is a good deal imo.
    Both are really good games.
     
  5. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    Thanks.
    These are steam keys right.

    Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
     
  6. Thatoe

    Thatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Look for DRM: Steam under the game title to make sure for other games.
    The Borderland pack is both steam keys, yes.
     
  7. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Debatable, but 4,99$ for both it's a really good deal.
    Same goes for the Borderlands pack.

    No, there isn't. If you want the main DLCs you'll have to buy the season pass (which doesn't include the latest Psycho pack, the customisation packs or the Ultimate Vault Hunters Upgrade Pack).
     
  8. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Could any of those be gifted? Bulletstorm is gonna be on sale a bit later and I wouldn't mind arranging a deal to get it. It's censored pretty badly in my parts...
    Or I'll wait for it to go on Steam sale. That way I'll have it on Steam :D.
     
  9. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    With Amazon.com you can buy multiple digital copies of the same game, so yes, it can be gifted.
    Just be careful with Inversion, it's the only game i found on Amazon.com to be region locked to US only.
     
  10. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    I see. OK then.
    Oh, and I may be needing your services once again, katalin_2003 :D.
     
  11. hfm

    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    What's the use of blowing a wad on the season pass if it doesn't include all dlc. I thought that was the point?
     
  12. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    I made a mistake earlier, the Ultimate Vault Hunters Upgrade Pack (which increases your level cap by 11) is included in the Season Pass.
    Only thing missing is the Psycho pack.
     
  13. NinjaPirate

    NinjaPirate Notebook Consultant

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    Finally got back into Borderlands 2 and its definitely worth the $20. Hit me up if you ever want to get some co-op action going (steam ID: ninjapirate9901).
     
  14. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    I'm still confused though, I thought a "season pass" was all future DLC?
     
  15. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    I think you mean it's not as good as the first. The first was amazing. Saying it's even worse is implying that the first was bad and if you think that you simply have terrible taste in games, sir.
     
  16. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Not really. Usually a season pass, sold for a discount, provides access to all or just a specific set of the game's DLC that are not immediately available.
    In the case of Borderlands 2, they promised access to four future DLC by purchasing the Season Pass.

    The Psycho pack DLC (2nd to last DLC before Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep which will be made available for the Season Pass holders ) isn't one of them.


    EDIT: you can currently buy Borderlands 2 on GMG for 8.16£ (~10.90$) with coupon code GMG20-LLASD-D8WBQ.
     
  17. wall_street

    wall_street Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible for someone in US to purchase a game for me? I will pay by paypal.

    I am looking to purchase this. Its currently $13.99
     
  18. smellon

    smellon Notebook Evangelist

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    Ugh that's incredibly frustrating that Dark Souls for 8$ is unavailable. I was out of town and could see the sale on my phone but the mobile site does not let you purchase it.
     
  19. Cakefish

    Cakefish ¯\_(?)_/¯

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    And the first was excellent so a slightly less excellent game is still excellent.
     
  20. inm8#2

    inm8#2 Notebook Deity

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    Wonderful deals, the best since December.
     
  21. hfm

    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    I think if you can find a way to change the user agent you might have been able to get around that.
     
  22. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    It didn't look like you could buy it when I last looked either - they might have sold out all of their keys...
     
  23. vsg28

    vsg28 Notebook Consultant

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    For people who are unable to order via their phones, what kind of browser are you using? Chrome on my Android gives me the option to switch to desktop site all the time and I can place Amazon orders hence.
     
  24. hfm

    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah that's the ticket, it just changes the UA to desktop chrome. Linux and Safari vs Nexus 4 + Mobile Safari