[Amazon Video Gamer]

Tony, if I bought the plentyful Paradox package some weeks ago, am I sool concerning Steam keys? Back then only Sword if the Stars II and Crusader kings (and Magicka) werd Steam activation keys. If I knew this time all games were steam redeemable I would have waited :/

Unfortunately our system can't associate new keys with a game once it has been purchased. I very seriously considered not offering the Steam keys at all, like ever, but I figured I'd let people moving forward take advantage of it.

I'm trying to figure out an elegant solution for you guys that purchased before we had Steam keys but I don't know that I'll have one anytime in the near future.

To give you some context, the original answer I got was "no you can't have Steam keys", then, because you guys bought so much of it, I was able to go back to the pub and make the case for getting them.

I'll update you if we come up with a solution, but right now we don't have one.

Sorry again man :(.

Cheers,
Tony

[Dog Problems]

Thanks for making the topic, Nelo. I may get Darkness 2.

[Demon Ice]

Is the consensus that Max Payne 3 is worth $30?

Yes yes yes. Everybody with a decent rig needs to get Max Payne 3.


Lol at Spec Ops, thought the demo was boring as hell so will be skipping that one. Considering Darkness 2...but I'm probably gonna wait til the Steam Summer Sale.

[specialguy]

I need Syndicate too.

[Amazon Video Gamer]

BTW I would feel silly if I didn't mention this since it seems like there are new people in this thread:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000716161

We've got Dragon Age on sale for mad cheap this week:

1. Dragon Age Bundle (Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Edition + Dragon Age 2): $9.99
2. Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Edition: $7.49
3. Dragon Age Origins: $4.99
4. Dragon Age 2: $4.99

Cheers,
Tony

[Ceebs]

Maybe jumping in on The Darkness II at that price.

Tony, Mind if I ask how the Digital PC sales have been panning out for Amazon? I would imagine they are doing pretty well for you guys.

[Des0lar]

Unfortunately our system can't associate new keys with a game once it has been purchased. I very seriously considered not offering the Steam keys at all, like ever, but I figured I'd let people moving forward take advantage of it. I'm trying to figure out an elegant solution for you guys that purchased before we had Steam keys but I don't know that I'll have one anytime in the near future. To give you some context, the original answer I got was "no you can't have Steam keys", then, because you guys bought so much of it, I was able to go back to the pub and make the case for getting them. I'll update you if we come up with a solution, but right now we don't have one. Sorry again man :(. Cheers, Tony

I see, well it's not like it's the end of world ;) If you find a solution just let me know! Thanks for the information.

[mercenar1e]

is it me or does amazon use the same games for every sale? Spec ops and Max Payne are the only differences i see

[Amazon Video Gamer]

Maybe jumping in on The Darkness II at that price. Tony, Mind if I ask how the Digital PC sales have been panning out for Amazon? I would imagine they are doing pretty well for you guys.

:) hope you do grab it.

Things are going remarkably well. I can't share specific financial data but there are a lot of regular high fives over here both internally and from our partners (the publishers we sell games for).

Working with these communities is SUPER helpful because you guys are freaking brutal lol. We continue to learn what's working and what isn't from you guys and it has paid dividends for sure.

Remember there are like, a bazillion people, on Amazon.com that don't know about game downloads or our major competitors. You guys help me craft amazing deals to bring to them and introduce them to the service. PLUS you all buy a lot of games, which is great.

Guys like Neloice have been invaluable to our success, taking time out of their days to help spread the word...super cool.

Cheers,
Tony

[gdt]

is it me or does amazon use the same games for every sale? Spec ops and Max Payne are the only differences i see

There are only so many games lol. Same complaint we hear during every Steam sale.

[Amazon Video Gamer]

is it me or does amazon use the same games for every sale? Spec ops and Max Payne are the only differences i see

We had 400 games on sale in our May promotion...

Cheers,
Tony

[Fantastical]

I'm guessing this is the Rockstar Classics Pack?

1. Bully - Scholarship Edition
2. Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas
3. Grand Theft Auto - Vice City
4. Max Payne 2 - The Fall of Payne
5. Midnight Club 2

[Amazon Video Gamer]

I'm guessing this is the Rockstar Classics Pack? 1. Bully - Scholarship Edition 2. Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas 3. Grand Theft Auto - Vice City 4. Max Payne 2 - The Fall of Payne 5. Midnight Club 2

Fact.

Cheers,
Tony

[Bonfires Down]

So Spec Ops actually has a good story? I'm interested now but couldn't they have named it Heart of Darkness or something else that doesn't look and sound completely generic?

[mercenar1e]

the only games i don't have are

- Spec Ops: The Line - didn't sell well, everyone and there momma's running a sale on this, will wait until $15.00 lol

- Syndicate - wasn't this $25.00+ in the last promotion? at this rate it will be much cheaper

[sazzy]

Fact. Cheers, Tony

Tony got tagged!

[RetroGreg]

I need Mafia 2!

[Nelo Ice]

I'm guessing this is the Rockstar Classics Pack? 1. Bully - Scholarship Edition 2. Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas 3. Grand Theft Auto - Vice City 4. Max Payne 2 - The Fall of Payne 5. Midnight Club 2

Thanks will add to OP.

[mercenar1e]

So Spec Ops actually has a good story? I'm interested now but couldn't they have named it Heart of Darkness or something else that doesn't look and sound completely generic?

i heard that spec ops is a 5-6 hour story with an average multiplayer.. read some player reviews

[Alex]

I'm guessing this is the Rockstar Classics Pack? 1. Bully - Scholarship Edition 2. Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas 3. Grand Theft Auto - Vice City 4. Max Payne 2 - The Fall of Payne 5. Midnight Club 2

Aw, needs GTA III and Max Payne!

[Nelo Ice]

:) hope you do grab it. Things are going remarkably well. I can't share specific financial data but there are a lot of regular high fives over here both internally and from our partners (the publishers we sell games for). Working with these communities is SUPER helpful because you guys are freaking brutal lol. We continue to learn what's working and what isn't from you guys and it has paid dividends for sure. Remember there are like, a bazillion people, on Amazon.com that don't know about game downloads or our major competitors. You guys help me craft amazing deals to bring to them and introduce them to the service. PLUS you all buy a lot of games, which is great. Guys like Neloice have been invaluable to our success, taking time out of their days to help spread the word...super cool. Cheers, Tony

Thanks! Also grats on the tag Tony! Was actually thinking about asking a mod to give you one lol.

[Kintaro]

I hope Amazon puts AE 2012 back on sale. I missed the first sale.. =(

[XEROWUN]

I'm guessing this is the Rockstar Classics Pack? 1. Bully - Scholarship Edition 2. Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas 3. Grand Theft Auto - Vice City 4. Max Payne 2 - The Fall of Payne 5. Midnight Club 2

how do you find something like this?

[Miizy F Baby]

Oh, man, definitely getting on that classic Rockstar pack. Do the games come as separate keys so we can gift the ones we already own?

[Ledsen]

god help me I might get Syndicate :/ fucking Origin. I really want that game. btw many of the games listed below the supposed steam ones are still steamworks and can be activated..

Dude you never even have to start Origin except when you're installing a game.

[Alex]

Origin isn't a big deal, it's pretty light and quick and inoffensive, just stuff EA games into it when you have to and otherwise ignore it.

[XEROWUN]

Oh, man, definitely getting on that classic Rockstar pack. Do the games come as separate keys so we can gift the ones we already own?

usually each key is by themselves. i asked tony about doubles and he said, it will show as Quantity: 2 and when you expand it will show two keys. if you used one for steam, you can give the other away if you want

EDIT: each game has its own independent key usually (unlike the humble bundle which 1 code equals all the games)

[Miizy F Baby]

usually each key is by themselves. i asked tony about doubles and he said, it will show as Quantity: 2 and when you expand it will show two keys. if you used one for steam, you can give the other away if you want

Perfect. Thanks!

[MooMoo]

Probably in for 2K Strategy Pack. The Civ games are steamworks right?

[Edgeward]

Probably in for 2K Strategy Pack. The Civ games are steamworks right?

Civ 5 is. Civ 4 is not.

[nyong]

Syndicate, Bioshock 2, and Darkness II for sure. Maybe Max Payne 3. Between Amazon and Steam lets just say that none of my leftovers will be going bad this week.

[Ledsen]

Probably in for 2K Strategy Pack. The Civ games are steamworks right?

Only V.

[MooMoo]

Civ 5 is. Civ 4 is not.

Only V.

Ah, thanks. I think I'll do the smart thing and see what the Steam summer prices are and buy wherever its cheaper.

[Robobandit]

Holy shit at Spec Ops. I would be fucking pissed if I bought that day one.

I paid $12 more than that price for it.. ($37 at greenman gaming.. ) can't say that I'm too upset over $12 :)

[Why would you do that?]

Maybe I'll finally get Duke Nukem Forever. I heard the expansion was actually really awesome compared to the game.

[Beautifully Shaped Monsters]

This might be a stupid question, but can I buy these from outside the US?

[XEROWUN]

Maybe I'll finally get Duke Nukem Forever. I heard the expansion was actually really awesome compared to the game.

no don't say that! i made up my mind to not get it, now i'm tempted all over again!

[Ledsen]

Maybe I'll finally get Duke Nukem Forever. I heard the expansion was actually really awesome compared to the game.

It's not, it's still really really bad. Maybe not as mind-meltingly horrible as the main game, but still bad.

[Vilam]

Well shit, way to kick me in the nuts for buying Spec Ops day one. That's too soon.

[nyong]

Maybe I'll finally get Duke Nukem Forever. I heard the expansion was actually really awesome compared to the game.

Crap, forgot about that one.

I even liked what I played of the main game on the console, although there is some incredibly tasteless humor if you're sensitive to that sort of thing.

[Valnen]

Crap, forgot about that one. I even liked what I played of the main game on the console, although there is some incredibly tasteless humor if you're sensitive to that sort of thing.

I always thought that was the point of Duke Nukem to begin with. Kinda strange so many people complained about that. It's like buying a Mortal Kombat game and complaining about graphic violence.

[nyong]

I always thought that was the point of Duke Nukem to begin with. Kinda strange so many people complained about that. It's like buying a Mortal Kombat game and complaining about graphic violence.

I'm talking tasteless like a pack of cigarettes called "fags" (if memory serves) with a picture of an obviously stereotypical gay guy on the label.

They are practically whoring for controversy in that game.

[hygea]

Any chance we will see Left 4 Dead 1/2 on this sale?

[Fantastical]

how do you find something like this?

I've got some inside information.
I Googled "Amazon Rockstar Classics". They are reusing an old pack they made in the past.

[Amazon Video Gamer]

Any chance we will see Left 4 Dead 1/2 on this sale?

Lolz.

Cheers,
Tony

[Amazon Video Gamer]

I've got some inside information. I Googled "Amazon Rockstar Classics". They are reusing an old pack they made in the past.

Yeah, I just forgot to include the full breakout in my email to Neloice, my bad.

The difference between the old and new pack is that the new one activates on Steam.

Cheers,
Toy

[Fantastical]

Yeah, I just forgot to include the full breakout in my email to Neloice, my bad. The difference between the old and new pack is that the new one activates on Steam. Cheers, Toy

You want to add Max Payne 1 to the pack? ;)

[Valnen]

I'm talking tasteless like a pack of cigarettes called "fags" (if memory serves) with a picture of an obviously stereotypical gay guy on the label. They are practically whoring for controversy in that game.

Again, I thought that was the point.

[speedline]

Any chance Alan Wake gets a discount?

[wanders]

We had it for 75% off recently, 82% off in a 4 pack! I'll pitch running it again in July. Stay tuned. Cheers, Tony

Thanks Tony :)

Edit: When I was looking for some PC couch multiplayer games SS3 came up in a lot of recommendations so when I looked if it was on sale I was day late lol