Official Gaming Deals Thread

[Cabke]

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So, if I pre-order NCAA at BB, I get a $20 GC? Wow, that is good.

Do you have a link to this deal?

It's $20 in Reward Zone certificates, and those take at least 35 days to post to your account to use. Still just as good, but you can't turn around and use them immediately.

Link

[Scott]

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In order to get the $20 gift card you have to be a part of Besy Buy's unlocked gamer thing and it's 15 bucks a year. I looked it up after I saw his post about the gift card cause I hadn't heard of that offer being there for NCAA. The only bonus they are offering for everybody is a 5 star QB code.

Ahh, looks like I'll just stick to Amazon then.

[mrclutch]

Correct you have to sign up for Gamers club Unlocked. Well worth it if you buy more than 1 or 2 games a year. Almost all the big realeases can get you a 20 reward certificate. BBY also will price match for 30 days (60 for Reward Zone Silver members). Most new games will go on sale during that timeframe so you can usually get another 20 off if you keep your eyes open.
Unlocked is well worth the 15 buck for the 20 buck preorder bonuses and the Gamer Mag coupons. I've honestly got at least 10 games or more this year for 5-10 bucks. Batman AC, AC Revelations, Rage, Mass Effect 2, Crysis 2 Homefront, SSX, Soul Calaber V are just a few of the ones that have been that low.

[mrclutch]

Sorry no link as it isn't live yet. Got the heads up from one of those deals sites. I wouldn't worry though, they always seem to be right on this stuff.

[IlliniM1ke]

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Hey guys Best Buy supposedly is having a buy 2 get 1 free on new games next week***ns 7-8 through 7-14. Games have to be $29.99 and up. This is pretty awesome if you are preordering NCAA 13 for the $20 GC anyway. Basically turns the deal into a buy one get one free.

Wow nice do you have to be in their gaming club thing or open to everyone?

*Edit - The buy 2 get 1 free part I mean, already preordered NCAA through Amazon.

[DJ]

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Ahh, looks like I'll just stick to Amazon then.

Yep, same here.

[mrclutch]

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Wow nice do you have to be in their gaming club thing or open to everyone?

*Edit - The buy 2 get 1 free part I mean, already preordered NCAA through Amazon.

Pretty safe bet the b2g1 is open to everyone.

[IlliniM1ke]

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Pretty safe bet the b2g1 is open to everyone.

Awesome now to just figure out what I want to pick up.

Wanting to try The Amazing Spiderman, didn't want to spend full price but in a B2G1 Free deal might be worth it.

Not sure what else I really want atm, Gears of War 3 has been on my list for a while but almost seems like a waste using the free aspect on a $39 game.

Heard good things about The Witcher 2 as well.

[Blzer]

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Ninja Gaiden 3 for 360/PS3 is $19.99 for today only at Best Buy (both online and in store). While supplies last.

http://tinyurl.com/BestBuyDotD-NinjaGaiden3

[mgoblue678]

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Awesome now to just figure out what I want to pick up.

Wanting to try The Amazing Spiderman, didn't want to spend full price but in a B2G1 Free deal might be worth it.

Not sure what else I really want atm, Gears of War 3 has been on my list for a while but almost seems like a waste using the free aspect on a $39 game.

Heard good things about The Witcher 2 as well.

If your looking for an RPG, I would defiantly recommend The Witcher 2. It is one of the better RPG's I have played (probably my favorite to be honest). Gears 3 is also fun as well, but as you mentioned it is sort of waste since it has come down in price.

[IlliniM1ke]

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If your looking for an RPG, I would defiantly recommend The Witcher 2. It is one of the better RPG's I have played (probably my favorite to be honest). Gears 3 is also fun as well, but as you mentioned it is sort of waste since it has come down in price.

Nice, being the 2nd game of that series though am I going to be lost if I never played the first (PC only I know but just want to be sure before I pick it up).

[mgoblue678]

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Nice, being the 2nd game of that series though am I going to be lost if I never played the first (PC only I know but just want to be sure before I pick it up).

I never played the first one, and didn't find the story/plot confusing. In alot of ways the main story/plot is self-contained, in terms of not being connected to the first game to a large degree. Looking up a basic plot outline for the first is helpful, but not necessarily that important. The only thing that you may be lost on is some references related to the first game, and some of the character backgrounds. The game has a very detailed journal though, which sheds light on some of character backgrounds and major events in the first game.

Keep in mind, the game is somewhat different than some other RPG's out there. It is a mature type of game and doesn't hold your hand like most games. If that sounds appealing to you, I would defiantly go for it.

I think the Witcher 2 is down to $50, so at the end of the day Gears 3 at $39 wouldn't be that big of waste. I own both and have enjoyed each one, so it is hard for me to recommend one over the other. Ultimately, I would say it depends on what you are looking for more at the moment, a RPG or an TPS.

[IlliniM1ke]

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Found on slickdeals

http://www.greenmangaming.com/

GreenManGaming offers 25% off all PC Games with voucher code 25OFF-ALLTH-EGAME through July 9, 2012. Thanks Wichard20

A few Games to consider:
Endless Space $22.50
Sleeping Dogs (pre-order) $30
Battlefield 3 Premium $37.50
Guild Wars 2 Digital Edition (pre-order) $45
Guild Wars 2 Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order) $60
All PC Games

I've been thinking of getting Guild Wars 2 and for $45 I think I'll finally pull the trigger.

[IlliniM1ke]

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I never played the first one, and didn't find the story/plot confusing. In alot of ways the main story/plot is self-contained, in terms of not being connected to the first game to a large degree. Looking up a basic plot outline for the first is helpful, but not necessarily that important. The only thing that you may be lost on is some references related to the first game, and some of the character backgrounds. The game has a very detailed journal though, which sheds light on some of character backgrounds and major events in the first game.

Keep in mind, the game is somewhat different than some other RPG's out there. It is a mature type of game and doesn't hold your hand like most games. If that sounds appealing to you, I would defiantly go for it.

I think the Witcher 2 is down to $50, so at the end of the day Gears 3 at $39 wouldn't be that big of waste. I own both and have enjoyed each one, so it is hard for me to recommend one over the other. Ultimately, I would say it depends on what you are looking for more at the moment, a RPG or an TPS.

Sounds good, not really sure what I'm looking for at the moment lol, have a pretty good backlog of games atm but with a B2G1 free I figure I can add to it and might as well pick up some more I'm interested in while I can get one of them for free.

I've had my eye on both of them though so this might be the time to just pick them up.

[mgoblue678]

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Sounds good, not really sure what I'm looking for at the moment lol, have a pretty good backlog of games atm but with a B2G1 free I figure I can add to it and might as well pick up some more I'm interested in while I can get one of them for free.

I've had my eye on both of them though so this might be the time to just pick them up.

I don't think you would be disappointed if you picked up both.