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Snuggler · 06:04 PM

MONDAY ONLY!

http://store.origin.com/

Many games are 60% off, so browse that shit yo.

Bebpo · (11-25-2011, 04:35 AM)

Is Battlefield 3 PC the kind of game that will still have a thriving community in 6 months if you don't have time to play it now but want to grab it at this price?

jvalioli · (11-25-2011, 04:36 AM)

Yeah I think there will be people playing Battlefield 3 for a while. Though they may be pretty hardcore players.

Gez · (11-25-2011, 04:37 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

Is Battlefield 3 PC the kind of game that will still have a thriving community in 6 months if you don't have time to play it now but want to grab it at this price?

Yes. Even Battlefield 2 has people playing. Bad Company 2 is even going strong.

MrOogieBoogie · (11-25-2011, 04:37 AM)

I'm actually shocked at the Arkham City price. No way did I think we'd see a 50% off deal on the PC version of the game considering it JUST released. Wow.

Fuck Steam loyalty. Jumping on this deal.

Anyone know if the game is Steamworks?

Kahoona · (11-25-2011, 04:37 AM)

Definitely picking up Arkham City.

Nelo Ice · (11-25-2011, 04:37 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

Is Battlefield 3 PC the kind of game that will still have a thriving community in 6 months if you don't have time to play it now but want to grab it at this price?

It's Battlefield, the game will ALWAYS have a healthy community.

Also that is an insane deal for Batman:AC and u even got a $10 credit for use on any $30 purchase or more next month damn.

Deadly · (11-25-2011, 04:37 AM)

Goddamn BF3 getting the same treatment as BFBC2. 3-4 weeks later on sale for sub 30$. Knew I should have waited. Meh at least I'll get Karkand.

Phaethon0017 · (11-25-2011, 04:37 AM)

Originally Posted by Snuggler:

Battlefield 3: Modern Warfare - $29.99/-50% (PC, 360, PS3)

I chuckled at this.

I'm tempted to get Batman on the PC. I was initially, but WB delays forced my hand.

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

Is Battlefield 3 PC the kind of game that will still have a thriving community in 6 months if you don't have time to play it now but want to grab it at this price?

It is, but in 6 months you will undoubtedly find better deals and more content.

Nabs · (11-25-2011, 04:38 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

Is Battlefield 3 PC the kind of game that will still have a thriving community in 6 months if you don't have time to play it now but want to grab it at this price?

Yes, but it's probably best to just wait for another sale down the line. Maybe even Christmas.

Originally Posted by MrOogieBoogie:

I'm actually shocked at the Arkham City price. No way did I think we'd see a 50% off deal on the PC version of the game considering it JUST released. Wow.

Fuck Steam loyalty. Jumping on this deal.

Anyone know if the game is Steamworks?

Only Steamworks if you buy on Steam or if you get an Nvidia code.

Bebpo · (11-25-2011, 04:38 AM)

Cool, thanks. I've never played a Battlefield game before, but the visuals look amazing and I like pretty games :P

Originally Posted by Nabs:

Yes, but it's probably best to just wait for another sale down the line. Maybe even Christmas.

You think it'll be cheaper than $30 in the next year? Since there's no Steam version to compete, I figured EA wouldn't drop it below $30 for a long time on Origin.

SlickVic · (11-25-2011, 04:38 AM)

Originally Posted by MrOogieBoogie:

I'm actually shocked at the Arkham City price. No way did I think we'd see a 50% off deal on the PC version of the game considering it JUST released. Wow.

Fuck Steam loyalty. Jumping on this deal.

Anyone know if the game is Steamworks?

Nope just GFWL

MrOogieBoogie · (11-25-2011, 04:39 AM)

Originally Posted by Nelo Ice:

It's Battlefield, the game will ALWAYS have a healthy community.

Also that is an insane deal for Batman:AC and u even got a $10 credit for use on any $30 purchase or more next month damn.

Wait. What?

Oh, I see it. Never mind. Wow, EA going hard. I like it.

Anyone think Steam will price match Arkham City?

Derrick01 · (11-25-2011, 04:39 AM)

Originally Posted by MrOogieBoogie:

I'm actually shocked at the Arkham City price. No way did I think we'd see a 50% off deal on the PC version of the game considering it JUST released. Wow.

Fuck Steam loyalty. Jumping on this deal.

Anyone know if the game is Steamworks?

Only the Steam version.

This version you get Origin, GFWL AND securom. The trifecta of evil for PC gamers, enjoy :)

Also it figures WB gives EA the large discount given how anti-PC they've been with the handling of this game.

Bebpo · (11-25-2011, 04:39 AM)

Originally Posted by MrOogieBoogie:

Wait. What?

Small print for the $10 coupon says it excludes games released in the last 30 days.

Nabs · (11-25-2011, 04:40 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

Cool, thanks. I've never played a Battlefield game before, but the visuals look amazing and I like pretty games :P

You think it'll be cheaper than $30 in the next year? Since there's no Steam version to compete, I figured EA wouldn't drop it below $30 for a long time on Origin.

EA games always drop in price fast. BC2 hit 20 bucks in like a month. They have Karkand DLC coming out soon, so I'm sure there will be more sales to come.

Nelo Ice · (11-25-2011, 04:40 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

Small print for the $10 coupon says it excludes games released in the last 30 days.

Well did not see that but still a good deal.

Zzoram · (11-25-2011, 04:41 AM)

Ya I'll pass and get it on Steam when it gets to $20 or so in a year.

Not buying into any of that limited activation SecuROM shit.

Bebpo · (11-25-2011, 04:41 AM)

Originally Posted by Derrick01:

Only the Steam version.

This version you get Origin, GFWL AND securom. The trifecta of evil for PC gamers, enjoy :)

Also it figures WB gives EA the large discount given how anti-PC they've been with the handling of this game.

It has securom on Origin? Eww. How many activations do you get?

Gez · (11-25-2011, 04:44 AM)

Originally Posted by Derrick01:

Only the Steam version.

This version you get Origin, GFWL AND securom. The trifecta of evil for PC gamers, enjoy :)

The same sentence applies to Steam. As Origin is basically the same thing.

Snuggler · (11-25-2011, 04:44 AM)

Yeah, I'll probably jump on the Arkham City deal if it doesn't happen to pop up on Steam tomorrow at the same price. I'll deal with having to drop the .exe into Steam for that price.

Originally Posted by Derrick01:

Only the Steam version.

This version you get Origin, GFWL AND securom. The trifecta of evil for PC gamers, enjoy :)

Also it figures WB gives EA the large discount given how anti-PC they've been with the handling of this game.

You don't actually need Origin, right? As far as I know, I can just buy it from their website and download the file without even booting up Origin.

Mairu · (11-25-2011, 04:44 AM)

Originally Posted by Zzoram:

Ya I'll pass and get it on Steam when it gets to $20 or so in a year.

Not buying into any of that limited activation SecuROM shit.

the steam version has securom still

Derrick01 · (11-25-2011, 04:44 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

It has securom on Origin? Eww. How many activations do you get?

Every version has securom, even Steam. No clue how many activations though it doesn't say on the Steam page, just says Securom.

Originally Posted by Gez:

The same sentence applies to Steam. As Origin is basically the same thing.

No it's not. Plus it's run by EA who can do whatever they want to you once you download and use that service.

Chesskid1 · (11-25-2011, 04:45 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

It has securom on Origin? Eww. How many activations do you get?

5 activations. fairly sure you can deauthorize an installation later.

Truespeed · (11-25-2011, 04:47 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

Is Battlefield 3 PC the kind of game that will still have a thriving community in 6 months if you don't have time to play it now but want to grab it at this price?

Yes. And if you like driving vehicles, tanks or flying planes then BF3 is the game.

MidnightScott · (11-25-2011, 04:47 AM)

Need for Speed is tempting but not for what they charge for shipping, it's stupid.

MrOogieBoogie · (11-25-2011, 04:47 AM)

Originally Posted by Gez:

The same sentence applies to Steam. As Origin is basically the same thing.

Yeah, I thought all versions were pretty much the same.

swoon · (11-25-2011, 04:47 AM)

some good ps3 deals at that link

shadow of the dead/alice/portal 2 for 20
mass effect 2 for 10

AppleMIX · (11-25-2011, 04:48 AM)

Batman shall be mine!

Zzoram · (11-25-2011, 04:50 AM)

Originally Posted by Mairu:

the steam version has securom still

No sale. Sorry Batman, but there are enough good games in the world that I can skip you.

alphaNoid · (11-25-2011, 04:59 AM)

Originally Posted by Zzoram:

Ya I'll pass and get it on Steam when it gets to $20 or so in a year.

Not buying into any of that limited activation SecuROM shit.

vaelic · (11-25-2011, 04:59 AM)

bought batman for $25!

BigBlackGamer · (11-25-2011, 05:00 AM)

can't pass batman up at 25$

bought

-PXG- · (11-25-2011, 05:01 AM)

Arkham City for $25 is soooooo tempting. I just bought $90 worth of shit on Steam though. Must...Resist....

Iztli · (11-25-2011, 05:02 AM)

I just realized that im a steam fanboy.... wouldn't touch this even at this price :/

vaelic · (11-25-2011, 05:03 AM)

Originally Posted by Iztli:

I just realized that im a steam fanboy.... wouldn't touch this even at this price :/

that's just stupid, sorry. Competition is good and a good price........is a good price

Xamdou · (11-25-2011, 05:05 AM)

There are so many exclusive retailer skins for Arkham City, will they be available for download?

Iztli · (11-25-2011, 05:06 AM)

Originally Posted by vaelic:

that's just stupid, sorry. Competition is good and a good price........is a good price

I just dont trust EA as a company and its customer support.

I like D2D, GMG and gamersgate

Zefah · (11-25-2011, 05:06 AM)

Definitely considering Battlefield 3 at that price... There aren't any terrible outstanding issues with the PC version are there?

vaelic · (11-25-2011, 05:06 AM)

Originally Posted by Iztli:

I just dont trust EA as a company and its customer support

no offense, but you need to get out of the 90s. they are fine

SuperLurker · (11-25-2011, 05:07 AM)

Lord of the Rings: War in the North is half off ($24.99) as well.

Iztli · (11-25-2011, 05:09 AM)

Originally Posted by vaelic:

no offense, but you need to get out of the 90s. they are fine

90s ?

EA Forum Bans Are STILL Affecting Games

If they can get away with shenanigans like that :/ who knows what else they can come up with

Zefah · (11-25-2011, 05:12 AM)

The Saboteur at $9.99
Crysis 2 at $19.99

Definitely considering those, too. I probably will end up buying nothing from them, though. Still not sure about Origin as a service.

childplease · (11-25-2011, 05:12 AM)

Originally Posted by vaelic:

no offense, but you need to get out of the 90s. they are fine

They are fine but Origin is not. I haven't been able to even play BF3 origin just logs in on offline mode.

I would have no problem buying EA games if they were origin free.

Snuggler · 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by gibon3z:

I would have no problem buying EA games if they were origin free.

All of these games should be aside from Battlefield 3. I've bought several recent EA games from the website, and none of them required the Origin app. Outside of BF3, the app can be ignored (for now lol).

Originally Posted by Xamdou:

There are so many exclusive retailer skins for Arkham City, will they be available for download?

Yeah, they all just showed up in the Steam registry, meaning they should be available for individual purchase soon.

Nelo Ice · (11-25-2011, 05:14 AM)

Originally Posted by Snuggler:

All of these games should be aside from Battlefield 3. I've bought several games from the website, and they haven't required the Origin app.

Yeah afaik BF3 is the only game on origin that actually requires origin to be running. I have ME2 and DA:O Ultimate and I just launch the exe through steam without origin.

Derrick01 · (11-25-2011, 05:18 AM)

Originally Posted by vaelic:

no offense, but you need to get out of the 90s. they are fine

I think YOU need to get out of the 90s and take a look at what's been going in the last three years or so.

faceless007 · (11-25-2011, 05:19 AM)

Can anyone confirm whether AC requires Origin to be running or if Origin just functions as a downloader like before?

John · (11-25-2011, 05:20 AM)

Neat, picked up NHL '09 for $5

RedSwirl · (11-25-2011, 05:21 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

Is Battlefield 3 PC the kind of game that will still have a thriving community in 6 months if you don't have time to play it now but want to grab it at this price?

Yes, but I'll probably be able to get it for $30 (or less) in six months anyways.