dehydratedbabies
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Yes, it is, and I'd be happy to receive such a gift!
I went with GMG. I want X-COM more than Spec Ops but the $14 credit is what ultimately swayed me. I'll probably give away my Industrial Revolution Pack.
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Yes, it is, and I'd be happy to receive such a gift!
I went with GMG. I want X-COM more than Spec Ops but the $14 credit is what ultimately swayed me. I'll probably give away my Industrial Revolution Pack.
According to this polygon article, you can get the game for $10 off on GMG, with the cash back and free game offers on top of that.
But I don't see that information reflected anywhere on the site.
So the final price would be $50, with $14 cash back would bring it to $36, and two free games!
Source: Polygon, VG247
If you already have XCOM, you should go with GMG.
You get the game cheaper, BioShock 1, and can pick between Civ V, Darkness II, BioShock 2, Mafia 2, or Spec Ops.
But I don't see that information reflected anywhere on the site.
So the final price would be $50, with $14 cash back would bring it to $36, and two free games!
Source: Polygon, VG247
If you already have XCOM, you should go with GMG.
You get the game cheaper, BioShock 1, and can pick between Civ V, Darkness II, BioShock 2, Mafia 2, or Spec Ops.
Neuromancer
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Also at Best Buy preordering the 360/PS3 versions (not sure about PC) gives you a $20 gift certificate if you're an Gamer Club Unlocked member.
I want to add the Polygon/VG247 information to the OP.
I'm starting to think they are just idiots though.
When you check out, its adds all of the game values together, summing to $109.99. Then it subtracts the $59.99 value of BioShock Infinite. The site says, you save $49.99!! The exact price that they reported. This price is right next to the $59.99 cost to you.
Until I see some actual confirmation from GMG, I'm going to assume they have reading comprehension issues.
I'm starting to think they are just idiots though.
When you check out, its adds all of the game values together, summing to $109.99. Then it subtracts the $59.99 value of BioShock Infinite. The site says, you save $49.99!! The exact price that they reported. This price is right next to the $59.99 cost to you.
Until I see some actual confirmation from GMG, I'm going to assume they have reading comprehension issues.
Yes, I believe so.
MajorGravy
Neo Member
Want the Amazon deal if the coupons will work on GTA V down the road if not will go with Steam deal. (FREE XCOM FTW!)
actually if there's 14 cash back in GMG that deal seems more enticing hmmm...
edit: I just bought it from GMG for $59.99 with the cash back option (get $14 back after a couple days) it should be $46 no tax for Cali is good for me! (Amazon charges tax here... not sure if they do on digital stuff but $46 is a better deal to me upfront with 2 free games.)
I got it with the Mafia 2 deal. (Always wanted to play that game after spending hours in the demo with the timer off hack thingy lol.) Any who late March can't come soon enough!
actually if there's 14 cash back in GMG that deal seems more enticing hmmm...
edit: I just bought it from GMG for $59.99 with the cash back option (get $14 back after a couple days) it should be $46 no tax for Cali is good for me! (Amazon charges tax here... not sure if they do on digital stuff but $46 is a better deal to me upfront with 2 free games.)
I got it with the Mafia 2 deal. (Always wanted to play that game after spending hours in the demo with the timer off hack thingy lol.) Any who late March can't come soon enough!
And here I was wondering if it was a pricing error. Same situation here, X-Com has been on sale a few times and missed it, but pre-ordering a $45 game and getting a great $50 game? Count me in.
Ya I'm under the impression that they are just idiots and I mean gaming journalism.
Polygon has reading comprehension issues, VG247 copy/pasted the article.
Here's my thinking:
2K has a short history of doing this. Max Payne 3 was 45$ too.
I think it's great, 45$ is still pretty expensive for a game around these parts.
A warning:
GMG has been TERRIBLE at getting keys out to people recently. I preordered Omerta from them, and it took them four days after release to give me a key. With Crysis 3, it took two days after release to get one.
At the same time, people who bought the game on day of release got a key immediately. It's a total sham.
GMG has been TERRIBLE at getting keys out to people recently. I preordered Omerta from them, and it took them four days after release to give me a key. With Crysis 3, it took two days after release to get one.
At the same time, people who bought the game on day of release got a key immediately. It's a total sham.
I've preordered from them a few times and never had a problem, but I have heard this complaint in the past.
dehydratedbabies
Member
I haven't heard of this from anyone else before, now I'm kinda concerned.
I've heard similar complaints from friends on a couple of releases, but I have a different experience with GMG personally: I've always gotten my keys for pre-orders the day of release at the very least, but most of the time before then. Take that for what you will; I've only pre-ordered a few things there:
All keys came to me in time for launch.
- XCOM: Enemy Unknown
- LEGO Lord of the Rings
- Dishonored
- Borderlands 2
- Darksiders 2
All keys came to me in time for launch.
Weemanply109
Member
Pre-ordered on Steam. Their incentives >>>>
So excited.
So excited.
Pre-ordered on Steam. Their incentives >>>>
So excited.
I'm on the fence right now.
I don't usually spend this much money on PC games, I tend to wait it out for the best prices.
But if I preorder from GMG or Steam, it gives me 3 games I want. Can't really go wrong there.
This is how GMG has operated for over a year now. The closer to release that you preorder the sooner you'll get a key.
Xcom was $11 on GMG this week.
You will likely be able to find it for $7.50 this summer.
I heard Amazon are doing a cashback offer.
GrandHarrier
Member
I always find it reeks of a mild form of desperation when a company goes so crazy with these kind of bonuses. Like they are worried something is wrong with the game proper and want to front load as much as possible before "the truth" comes out, as it were.
Or they want free marketing.
The best kind.
The unlocks seem to be very linear by the way, I have a feeling its a timed unlock rather than based on pre-orders.
It seems to be just under 1% per hour. At this rate we should be done somewhere around March 3rd.
GoddyofAus
Banned
I would think it's more likely to be very smart marketing, especially considering 2K are light on big releases this year.
Infinite shot to the top of the Steam sales charts after the pre-order deal was announced, so it's definitely working for them.
Just checked it out, it's $30 to spend on 2K Games only, unfortunately.
QueenOfThorns
Member
Same here. Are we supposed to install their client for that? They usually give out Steam keys. Weird that Bioshock 1 got a key but it didn't.
Darkness II is Steamworks so it should send you a key.
Did you check your keys in your accounts.
QueenOfThorns
Member
Yeah, it just gives me this.
The download button is just a guide for activating a key on Steam. The key was also missing from the email, which had the keys for everything else. Weird.
TouchMyBox
Member
We knew Aliens was going to be shit though. Bioshock has a very good chance at being really awesome.
Reward tiers sounds like a dirty as fuck idea on the surface, but when the rewards are an incredible game which just came out very recently, it's hard for me to argue with that.
Mr.SpaceCowboy
Banned
If I preorder after all three tiers are filled, do I still get the rewards ? Or is it only a bonus for people who preorder prior to a reward tier being unlocked. Just asking because I wanted xcom anyway but I'll take a bioshock infinite extra.
Of course.
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