Mojo_22 said:
4RM3D said:
The discount isn't here, in the Netherlands, possible whole Europe.
Not here in Germany either.
Damm... 40% off BF3 and would have got it.
Maybe well get them later.
Try GamersGate, although it seems to be missing in action at the moment, BF3 was heavily discounted by about 30% just a few days ago, maybe more, I already have it so I didn't pay too much attention. There is a daily EA deal on GG when I log in through the UK portal, as well as buy three games get a fourth one deals and much more. GamersGate is cheaper than Origin for me as well even before discounting, but that is product of a strong Australian dollar and boneheaded pricing policy by EA through Origin. Might not be a difference for you with the Euro being dragged through the mud. Good for German exporters though.
EA do seem to be learning, but given their prices aren't competitive compared to GG, Steam, and even Retail, 40% isn't going to cut it. They are on their way I suppose.
EA do own a bunch of franchises I like and will buy such as NFS, Mass Effect, Battlefield and every five years or so FIFA, but I don't see myself buying through Origin. They still have some way to go.
The EULA is about standard for the service it supports, and you can't blame EA for the class action thing, blame the US Supreme Court for that particular piece of filth.
Origin is about a hundred times better than Steam was at launch though, at least Origin works.
EDIT: Just checked the AU site. A couple paltry %50 off franchise deals, nothing to get excited about if you own any of the games in said franchise. I don't know that you can even gift excess purchases on Origin.