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    free game on origin for its anniversary, sounds like a good deal to me.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by aduy, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    if you have origin check your email for a free game, either bc2, spore or dragon something.
     
    aduy, Jun 21, 2012
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    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Can you take a screenshot? My account is there since 2008 with plenty of games and I haven't got anything yet...other than the offer to preorder an AAA title and get 50% off select titles.
     
    long2905, Jun 21, 2012
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    I didn't get anything.
     
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    I got it but not interested in spore, already have dragon age and bc2 :(
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 21, 2012
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    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Got Dragon Age, Spore and Bad Company already but i think this might be restricted to US only.
    No email in my account at least.

    Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
     
    DEagleson, Jun 21, 2012
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    You've been scammed mate. Don't click any links on that email. It's fake. I haven't got any such email. Neither have the people above. So it has be a fake scamming email, no good criminals.

    The rule is; if it's too good to be true, it probably is!
     
    Cakefish, Jun 21, 2012
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  7. SkittlesXD

    SkittlesXD Notebook Consultant

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    ea giving out stuff for free? Dear god I must be in the twilight zone.
     
    SkittlesXD, Jun 21, 2012
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    I got dragon age. Already had BC2 and I'm not into playing with virtual critters. Pretty cool deal!
     
    m3n00b, Jun 21, 2012
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    Nothing here @ Europe :(
     
    jaug1337, Jun 21, 2012
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    SkittlesXD Notebook Consultant

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    Found the email and it was in my spam box, I advise you all to check yours as well.

    edit : this was on a gmail account.
     
    SkittlesXD, Jun 21, 2012
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    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Nothing in my inbox.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 21, 2012
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    well, it's certainly not a scam. double check your spam folder
     
    masterchef341, Jun 21, 2012
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    yeah its not a scam, lol and its my birthday so i get 25% off a game as well haha, this is great.
     
    aduy, Jun 21, 2012
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    Did you need to buy a game off origin before to be eligible?
     
    dummy27, Jun 21, 2012
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    I hope so! I've bought from Origin before and haven't yet received any emails for a free game.
     
    alexUW, Jun 21, 2012
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    it seems you have to subsribe to origin newsletter in order to get this offer :(
     
    long2905, Jun 21, 2012
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    What, it's NOT a scam?

    Well then I'm already signed up to Origin email alerts and I don't own BFBC2 so...

    WHERE'S MY FREE GAME EA???

    No, it's not in junk folder :(
     
    Cakefish, Jun 21, 2012
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    nothing here.
     
    Xsonic, Jun 21, 2012
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  20. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    here this is what i got and it works so i dont know why no one else got it, but ive had origin since the bf3 alpha test so maybe it has something to do with that.

    [​IMG]
     

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    Meh..... I can only get Spore anyways, which I have no intention of playing.
     
    alexUW, Jun 21, 2012
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    Ah there's the problem. If you read the small print it says 'valid for US & Canada only'.

    Bloody hell. Why is the good stuff always forever 'US & Canada only'? :(

    Damn you EA! :mad:
     
    Cakefish, Jun 21, 2012
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    Hmm, I've had it sense alpha test too and no go. :(
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 21, 2012
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    Sweet!!!! Just got Dragon Age: Origins!!
     
    Zero989, Jun 21, 2012
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    I got nothing in my inbox, not even spam :/ I really wanted BC2 or Dragon Age lol
     
    m1_1x, Jun 21, 2012
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    I got it in my junk as well ;p

    I wonder if it was the email notification on origin when we first made the account that allowed EA to <STRIKE>spam</STRIKE> send newsletters.
     
    Falco152, Jun 21, 2012
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    does anyone have the email subject title?
    It'd help me find it in my email
     
    Chevy787, Jun 22, 2012
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    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    "Get a game on us during the Origin anniversary celebration!"
     
    aduy, Jun 22, 2012
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    Thanks
    Doesn't seem that myself or my brother received the offer :/
     
    Chevy787, Jun 22, 2012
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    I have a chat with Origin rep and he told me I would get one soon. 2-3 hours later I got the code, albeit not in such a flashy email as above.
     
    long2905, Jun 22, 2012
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    m1_1x Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah I had chat with a rep as well, eventually I got BC2. Seems you needed to turn on the newsletter option for this.
     
    m1_1x, Jun 23, 2012
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    went with dragon age, not sure i'll actually play it ever, but it didn't cost anything of course.
     
    masterchef341, Jun 23, 2012
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  33. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    it's a great game, try it whenever you have the chance :)
     
    long2905, Jun 23, 2012
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