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    D2D Holiday Sale! 24 days of Christmas!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by MrPuff, Dec 1, 2009.

  1. MrPuff

    MrPuff Notebook Consultant

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    D2D is having a sale where they have one deal a day for 24 days.
    http://www.direct2drive.com/holiday/

    Dec 1 - Mirrors Edge $4.95
    Dec 2- The Witcher: Enhanced Editors Edition $19.95
    Dec 3- Need for Speed Shift $24.95
    Dec 4 - Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 Bundle $19.95
    Dec 5 - Prototype $19.95
    Dec 6 - Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim $7.50
    Dec 7 - The Lord of the Rings: Conquest $9.95
     Dec 8 - Mercenaries 2 World in Flames $4.95
    Dec 9 - Street Fighter IV $19.95
    Dec 10 - Battlefield 2 Complete Collection $14.95
    Dec 11 - Dragon Age: Origins $39.95
    Dec 12 - The Sims 3 $39.95
    Dec 13 - Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor $7.50
    Dec 14 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 $9.95
    Dec 15 - Need for Speed ProStreet $4.95
    Dec 16 - Section 8...sorry was busy yesterday so no clue on deal
    Dec 17 - Resident Evil 5 $24.95
    Dec 18 - Trine $19.95
    Dec 19 - Civilization 4: The Complete Edition $15.95
    Dec 20 - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II $19.95
    Dec 21 - Machinarium $9.95
    Dec 22 - Champions Online $14.95
    Dec 23 - Torchlight $9.95
    Dec 24 - SPORE $19.95
    There is also a giveaway everyday
    "Correctly identify the game pictured in our ornament and you will be entered into our daily Game Giveaway.

    Each day we'll choose a new ornament to decorate our tree and you will have another chance to win a game of your choice."
     
    MrPuff, Dec 1, 2009
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    pkim1230 Notebook Deity

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    nice deal to start the sale.
    too bad steam had this one first
     
    pkim1230, Dec 1, 2009
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  3. MrPuff

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    Today's special is The Witcher: Enhanced Editors Edition for $19.95.
     
    MrPuff, Dec 2, 2009
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    Thanks for the heads up Spike, Witcher is one of those games I should play but never have, I'll still pass on this deal though lol just not ready to buy it yet.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 2, 2009
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    Buy it, it's awesome
     
    mew1838, Dec 2, 2009
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    I know but I have about 5 games to play right now and pretty darn broke from all the x-mas spending. So gotta pass for now I think.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 2, 2009
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    I bought The Witcher: Enhanced Edition when it came out September 2008 and still haven't played it yet. Argh, I have to play it right after school ends this week and before I leave for vacation at the end of the month! :(
     
    Rahul, Dec 2, 2009
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    I liked the price of Mirror's Edge.
     
    spradhan01, Dec 3, 2009
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  9. JustinNotJason

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    i think these sales will kill me.

    Day 2 there's already an awesome game I want, and I have to convince myself somehow not to get it.
     
    JustinNotJason, Dec 3, 2009
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    Today's special is Need for Speed Shift for $24.95.
    I noticed the ornaments seem to be a hint at the next days deal. Tomorrows deal will likely will be Red Alert 3 Uprising.

    I too am going broke with all these deals but on the upside I have never gotten so many great games for so cheap before lol.

    so far I still need to beat

    -Bioshock
    -Batman Arkham Asylum
    -World of Goo
    -Modern Warfare
    -Osmos
    -Resident Evil 5
    -Tomb Raider Legend
     
    MrPuff, Dec 3, 2009
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  11. jonjonk

    jonjonk Notebook Ninja

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    Mirror's Edge made me nauseated every time I try to play it. Had to take some motion sickness pills once just so I could play it.
     
    jonjonk, Dec 3, 2009
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  12. ViciousXUSMC

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    lol, guess you wouldnt want to come over to my place and play it then. Its quite a bit more intense when you have it on 3 screens taking up your entire field of vision.

    I had a video of it but think I lost it when I upgraded to Win 7 from Vista. I have some screen shots on my site but I am not allowed to link them here per forum rules.

    Now about these deals... Its so tempting :D NFSS is a good game, though some do not like it.

    Since Dirt2 comes out tomorrow I plan to play that, and I still think Burnout Paradise is the best :D
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 3, 2009
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  13. MrPuff

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    Not everyone liked it but I really liked shift. For 25 bucks its a good deal. I am exited and scared to see what other games will come up. Excited I could get some games I really wanted, but scared my money will be vanishing.
     
    MrPuff, Dec 4, 2009
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    was about to pull the trigger for NFSS, but a quick search on ebay shows you can get it for the same price. you get the full package (and can resell it after you're bored of it), but then you have to wait for shipping
     
    NUTSH3LL, Dec 4, 2009
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    Todays deal is Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 Bundle for $19.95

    Bundle includes Red Alert 3 and Red Alert 3: Uprising
     
    MrPuff, Dec 4, 2009
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    Todays Deal is Prototype for $19.95
     
    MrPuff, Dec 5, 2009
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    Todays deal is The Lord of the Rings: Conquest for $9.95.
     
    MrPuff, Dec 7, 2009
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    Today the deal is Mercenaries 2 World in Flames for $4.95

    Is this one any fun? I am curious and may buy it.

    (ok looked it up and nah ill pass)
     
    MrPuff, Dec 8, 2009
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    Today is a deal I may seriously buy! Street Fighter IV for $19.95!
     
    MrPuff, Dec 9, 2009
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    Anyone have any clue what tomorrow's deal will be?
     
    okadam111, Dec 10, 2009
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    Today the deal is Battlefield 2 Complete Collection for $14.95
     
    MrPuff, Dec 10, 2009
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    Todays deal is Dragon Age: Origins for $39.95
     
    MrPuff, Dec 11, 2009
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    bummer
    i was getting used to seeing 50% off... totally would have given dragon age a try at $25
     
    NUTSH3LL, Dec 11, 2009
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    Today is $10 off Sims 3....

    Last few deals have been really weak, for a once a year sale they could do better than this. :(
     
    Ripfire, Dec 12, 2009
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    LOL....today's is Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08

    $9.95....He may regret this move along with the other 25+ bad ones he made. What an idiot....

    He'll need that money somewhere down the road
     
    mtbush, Dec 14, 2009
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  26. MrPuff

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    Today is a great game! Resident Evil 5 for only $24.95!!!
     
    MrPuff, Dec 17, 2009
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    I loved the RE series back in the PS one era... never bothered picking it up on Xbox360 since GOW2 never leaves the disc tray :eek: Is it worth picking up??? Can't seem to find it for less than $30 even on ebay.
     
    NUTSH3LL, Dec 18, 2009
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    Omg I Totally Missed Out On Section 8
     
    pkim1230, Dec 18, 2009
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    Todays deal is Trine for $19.95
    Never heard of this one myself.
     
    MrPuff, Dec 18, 2009
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    A fun game, pretty fun coop mode :)
     
    Xtt, Dec 19, 2009
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    Todays deal is Civilization 4: The Complete Edition for $15.95
     
    MrPuff, Dec 20, 2009
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    Todays deal is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II for $19.95
     
    MrPuff, Dec 20, 2009
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    I think I want to get Dawn of War 2, but man I am broke right now lol and I still have other games I have bought from long ago that I have not played yet.

    Seems this game si mostly about online multiplayer so that means unless I can give time to the game now I may not get what its worth.

    Guess I will pass :/

    Ill just make sure to get starcraft 2 in 2020 when it comes out.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 21, 2009
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  34. MrPuff

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    Don't get your hopes up, blizzard likes to smash them back down. I think a safer bet would be 2030ish.
     
    MrPuff, Dec 21, 2009
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  35. MrPuff

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    Todays deal is Machinarium for $9.95
     
    MrPuff, Dec 21, 2009
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    Todays deal is Champions Online for $14.95
     
    MrPuff, Dec 22, 2009
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    Todays deal is Torchlight for $9.95
     
    MrPuff, Dec 23, 2009
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    Todays deal is SPORE for $19.95

    I think this was the last deal, so happy holidays everyone!
     
    MrPuff, Dec 24, 2009
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