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    Getting English Language Games in Germany/France

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ethanhunt123, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. ethanhunt123

    ethanhunt123 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a big problem with this regard. While i do speak a bit of german, i would much prefer my games to be in English. I bought HL2/CS:S/Dod:S from a local retailer and Steam allowed me to install the games in English.

    Then i bought FEAR, and i dont think there is a language option to change the language to English. So the game is as good as useless to me.

    So i want to know, is there any online retailer or brick-mortar store where i can go and purchase english versions of the game ? Or the only option is to buy them from UK/US sites and get them shipped to Germany ?
     
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    www13.cd-wow.com

    Free international delivery, Hong Kong based company (I think). I have bought from them once before(from UK), fast delivery good service! :)
     
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  3. MrWhereItsAt

    MrWhereItsAt Notebook Evangelist

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    This is not QUITE what you're asking for, but I live in Switzerland, and I order all my games to date from Amazon.co.uk or Play.com. However, I know that retailers here are supposed to be able to order English games for you if you ask. Without knowing what retailers there are in Germany, I can't say if one gets English games in on the shelf - but couldn't you go and ask them to get a copy in for you?
     
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  4. ethanhunt123

    ethanhunt123 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmmm .. problem with me here is that i cant go and talk to the retailer in France as my french knowledge is nothing more than Bonjour and Bonsoi :) Anyways i am here for 1 month only ... so once i get back to Germany, shud try it out. BTW i had bought the game from MediaMarkt
     
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    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    Jalf, Jul 18, 2007
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