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    Other market deals

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by assaultsuit, Aug 3, 2011.

  1. assaultsuit

    assaultsuit Notebook Evangelist

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    We got a http://forum.notebookreview.com/gaming-software-graphics-cards/355292-steam-games-deals.html ... But we really need another thread for the competitors'deals, they are growing more and more. There are a LOT of digital markets, but we can stay with those who get the better deals (Blizzard, you're OUT)

    So we got Direct2Drive, Impulse Driven, GamersGate

    On the "exclusives" we have

    Origin (All EA games)

    GoodOldGames (old gaming)

    Today we have UFO: Aftermath - GOG.com at 1.8$

    Broken Sword Triple Pack - Buy and download on GamersGate
    Cryostasis and Necrovision Double Pack - Buy and download on GamersGate
    Desperados 2 - Buy and download on GamersGate
    Alone in the Dark - Buy and download on GamersGate

    I'm thinking about the GOG sale... but I don't know if that game will work on Win7 64 and if I will like it. I love the X-Com series, but much people say Aftermath is the "bad" of the series, because is too simple. The other two came closer to X-Com
     
    assaultsuit, Aug 3, 2011
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  2. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Impulse is GameStop now. xD
    If that doesent bother you then its worth to check out.

    GoG games contain no DRM and they also test the game if it would work on newer Windows installs.

    Also i think the US Origin site has a sale going on.

    Other digital stores that could be on this list could be Desura (Indie friendly) and Xbox Markedplace for PC. (GFWL)
     
    DEagleson, Aug 3, 2011
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  3. assaultsuit

    assaultsuit Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL... You are right about Impulse being GameStop now... I just did copy the address and shortened the ulr description... the description was "Impulse Driven: Home : Digital Download Store, Latest Gaming news".

    GameStop begins offering in-store digital download purchases - TechSpot News

    Yes, Origin has a Sale... the bad thing is that always Steam has better offers on EA games than the EA marketplace :S

    I would check Desura... (I am wrong or that was a distribution system P2P way or something a long time ago? Maybe I mistake the name)
     
    assaultsuit, Aug 3, 2011
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  4. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    How do you guys feel about Direct2Drive being GameFly?
     
    Prydeless, Aug 3, 2011
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  5. assaultsuit

    assaultsuit Notebook Evangelist

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    On GamersGate right now:
    - Flatout 2 - Buy and download on GamersGate
    - Saints Row 2 - Buy and download on GamersGate (I believe this can be activated on Steam)
    - Alien Hallway - Buy and download on GamersGate (this one looks good)
    - Trapped Dead - Buy and download on GamersGate
    - Red Faction Guerrilla - Buy and download on GamersGate
    - Back to the Future The Game - Buy and download on GamersGate
    - Tales of Monkey Island Complete Season - Buy and download on GamersGate

    and a TON more, but I found those very interesting.
     
    assaultsuit, Aug 21, 2011
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  6. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Wanted to grab SR2 at GG, but I couldn't login, web-site wrote something about incorrect user name/password, I even reseted my password, but still had no luck. Also read on GG that their SR2 version isn't updated to the latest version and if you register SR2 on Steam you'll get a German cut version. So no luck...
     
    killkenny1, Aug 22, 2011
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    lozanogo Notebook Deity

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    assaultsuit Notebook Evangelist

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  10. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    Just Cause 2 on GamersGate for $4.99. Code can be used to activate on Steam.
     
    hockeymass, Aug 25, 2011
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  11. assaultsuit

    assaultsuit Notebook Evangelist

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    now is Sniper: Ghost Warrior on GamersGate. It seems It can be activated on Steam (not sure, never tried). Too many bad reviews on this one, too bad, I would love a snipping game with those graphics :(

    Direct2Drive:
    - Dragon Age 2: 11,95$
    - Witcher 2: 29,95$
    - DoW2 Retribution: 14,95$
    - Two Worlds 2: 19,95$
    - Fable 3: 29,95$

    Nice price for DA2. Too sad I want to play DA:O first xD

    Beamdog has Painkiller black edition at 1.75$. How is their service?

    If I had any money, I would buy this: Direct2Drive: Buy 2K Bundle Download

    (and if I didn't own already most of the games I like on that pack xD)
     
    assaultsuit, Aug 25, 2011
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  12. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Just a friendly remind to edit your post if no replies have been made instead of double-posting. Thanks for understanding.
     
    crash, Sep 1, 2011
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  13. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    That is a pretty sweet deal.
    Just 10 more euros from Steams MW3 preorder price. rofl
     
    DEagleson, Sep 2, 2011
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  14. tellarion

    tellarion Notebook Consultant

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    There's also IsThereAnyDeal.comfor comparisons between all the different sites(steam included). You can also show the deals for each particular site on its own, and search for whatever game you want. It's pretty amazing :D
     
    tellarion, Sep 3, 2011
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