Pretty stunning offer over at Amazon for the following pack, you get them all for only $12.49! Too bad I own all the important ones already:(
Crusader Kings II
Magika Collection
Swords of the Stars Collection
Swords of the Stars II
Victoria II
http://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Interactive-41051dox-Package1-Plentiful/dp/B0085CD7BE/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_1_5_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1370327522&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1R4VK2VM0XDNARA59R5X (http://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Interactive-41051dox-Package1-Plentiful/dp/B0085CD7BE/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_1_5_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1370327522&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1R4VK2VM0XDNARA59R5X)
its outstanding - however, not for the UK - booooooooooooo :'( :'( :'(
How is the Amazon digital service as far as patches and such go? Can one patch with the patched that Paradox releases for D/L or do you have to wait for a special one to be made just for Amazon? I also own Vicky2 and SOTS already and have little interest in the Magica games but I wouldn't mind having CK2 and SOTS2 for $13 I suppose I could 'gift' the others (assuming that Amazon has a gifting option).
Quote from: undercovergeek on May 27, 2012, 07:53:40 AM
its outstanding - however, not for the UK - booooooooooooo :'( :'( :'(
I wonder if US customers could gift digital d/ls to the UK?
Quote from: Staggerwing on May 27, 2012, 07:57:51 AM
How is the Amazon digital service as far as patches and such go? Can one patch with the patched that Paradox releases for D/L or do you have to wait for a special one to be made just for Amazon? I also own Vicky2 and SOTS already and have little interest in the Magica games but I wouldn't mind having CK2 and SOTS2 for $13 I suppose I could 'gift' the others (assuming that Amazon has a gifting option).
Quote from: undercovergeek on May 27, 2012, 07:53:40 AM
its outstanding - however, not for the UK - booooooooooooo :'( :'( :'(
I wonder if US customers could gift digital d/ls to the UK?
I use Amazon all the time and for a lot of the games works just like Gamersgate where you download the setup files and install. However, for CKII, I am pretty sure it is just a steam code since GG was the only outlet to have non-steam version. Also, no special patches for Amazon versions, usually the same as digital downloads and for steam games patches are handled that way.
Good to know. I might get the bundle after all. I checked the Amazon.uk site and it looks like there are no Game D/Ls whatsoever, thus no gifting. :(
I wonder, what keeps UK customers from setting up a US account? All you would need is a US mailing address on the account. Does Amazon 'lock out' offshore ip addresses? Payment might be an issue if the CC# is foreign.
Quote from: Staggerwing on May 27, 2012, 08:14:16 AM
Good to know. I might get the bundle after all. I checked the Amazon.uk site and it looks like there are no Game D/Ls whatsoever, thus no gifting. :(
I wonder, what keeps UK customers from setting up a US account? All you would need is a US mailing address on the account. Does Amazon 'lock out' offshore ip addresses? Payment might be an issue if the CC# is foreign.
Not sure, but I have the same problem being from the US and trying to purchase good deals from companies like Get Games. They have a lot of good sales, but the real good ones limited to Europe customers. When you go to pay on that site, they know you are paying from US by your payment information and blocks you. It's a shame that all avenues are not available to all customers globally.
Over at RPS they suggest using a U.S. billing address (fictional) works.
For example:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/showthread.php?21-PC-Bargains&p=135443&viewfull=1#post135443
Never tried it myself though - tempted, but somehow feels fishy.
In the Netherlands, we cannot get music downloads (UK or US), plus need to use the US Kindle store. Bah.
Quote from: Staggerwing on May 27, 2012, 08:14:16 AM
Good to know. I might get the bundle after all. I checked the Amazon.uk site and it looks like there are no Game D/Ls whatsoever, thus no gifting. :(
I wonder, what keeps UK customers from setting up a US account? All you would need is a US mailing address on the account. Does Amazon 'lock out' offshore ip addresses? Payment might be an issue if the CC# is foreign.
thanks for looking SW - the RPS workaround looks very sinister - ill give it a miss - thats 2 CK2 deals ive missed out on - i can wait
Hmm ...
When I am overseas, I intend to use a VPN/Proxy Service (annual subscription) and retain some US based credit cards. Thus, I'll still be able to US based shopping/services as if I am here. The VPN/Proxy service will actually work in any country they have a server, but I still think you might have a problem with payments ... maybe with Paypal could you get around that?
This will cover me for things like Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, etc...
http://www.hidemyass.com/
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Quote from: eyebiter on May 27, 2012, 10:53:34 AM
Anyone in the US get this yet? How do you download the games? Any require Steam or do they all go through the Amazon download service?
If you click on each game in the bundle, you'll see most of them require steam account. Only one that did not say that was Swords of the Stars 1 collection. If they are not steam games, amazon uses a similiar system as Gamersgate where you download a small install file and then that downloads the full game setup files which you can then burn to disc or do whatever. I think the process is great, just like gamersgate. I am pretty sure CKII is steam since upon release the publisher said everywhere was steam, except for Gamersgate.
Quote from: MarkShot on May 27, 2012, 10:49:05 AM
Hmm ...
When I am overseas, I intend to use a VPN/Proxy Service (annual subscription) and retain some US based credit cards. Thus, I'll still be able to US based shopping/services as if I am here. The VPN/Proxy service will actually work in any country they have a server, but I still think you might have a problem with payments ... maybe with Paypal could you get around that?
This will cover me for things like Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, etc...
http://www.hidemyass.com/
Amazon you just need a US billing address I believe. At least that's how it worked for me overseas.
Great price for all of those. CK2, alone, is worth more than that!
Alas, I already own all of those except SOTS2. And I'm in no hurry to get that one. ;D
I'm tempted to buy it just to try and get some friends to play a few of those titles multiplayer with me
Any of you Americans want to grab CKII for me and I'll re-pay you through Steam or Amazon gift cards?
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on May 27, 2012, 04:51:35 PM
Any of you Americans want to grab CKII for me and I'll re-pay you through Steam or Amazon gift cards?
How would that work?
Would you just need the serial or key to D/L it from Steam? That's the only way I see it working as Amazon doesn't let you D/L in Canada either.
EDIT: SDR, I just checked the key-only method by registering a copy of Ship Simulator Extreme I haven't gotten around to installing and I didn't need the disk at all. After registering the key it started to D/L the game from the Steam servers. If the Amazon version comes with a similar key then it might work for you as well. No way to know for sure unless someone else has tried it with Amazon already so it might be a gamble.
It might work:
http://www.amazon.com/Does-amazon-give-Steam-key/forum/FxD36IZU8924OO/Tx24PYEE4LT8ILV/1?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B005HRZ29K
It should just give you a Steam Activation key for them. Like when you purchase a Steam-only game on GamersGate, or anywhere else. Should work just fine if you mail him the code and don't use it.
I would happily make such a purchase for you, SDR, but unfortunately I gotta "I'm Broke" freeze on spending until sometime next month. Due in court for a traffic ticket soon, too. Doah! :-[
I'd hate to see you not have CK2 anytime soon. :-\ It would be an tragedy. ;)
im in if it works my generous US brothers!!
As long as there is no legal downside I'll give it a shot. I don't know how many times I can purchase the same game though. Might have to get several 'Mericans to take part. Also, for the same reasons as Nefaro, I may have to wait until Friday to undertake this little border-bending venture.
very very appreciative if you get the opportunity - no pressure, just massive hugs - thanks
SDR, pm me your email addy in case I can swing the purchase earlier than Friday. If it works I'll try and do the same for Undercovergeek.
Quote from: Staggerwing on May 28, 2012, 05:20:36 AM
As long as there is no legal downside I'll give it a shot. I don't know how many times I can purchase the same game though. Might have to get several 'Mericans to take part. Also, for the same reasons as Nefaro, I may have to wait until Friday to undertake this little border-bending venture.
Since it's Amazon, and they're mostly just Steam activation codes, there probably isn't a problem buying multiple sets.
I'd be a bit concerned about that if it were something you had to download from Amazon directly, though. Dunno how that would work - do they have a 'Gift' option on their own DD service too?
No gifting option for downloads. I checked. If it ain't Steam then your SOL.
:)
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Order this product and receive 2, $23 promotional credits good towards the digital video game download versions of "Europa Universalis III Chronicles" and "Hearts of Iron III Collection from Amazon.com. Once you Order, you will receive an email notifying you that your credit is ready for use. Simply purchase these games prior to 7/02/2012 and your credit will be automatically applied. Here's how (restrictions apply)
HOI III and Europa U III Chronicles are both 29.95. So you now can get either one for $7.
Regards,
Blake
Cool beans!
SDR, you out there man? UKgeek? Sale ends tomorrow.
right here staggerwing - responded to your PM
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