# Running digital distribution game sale/special thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** video-games-e-games\ **Created:** [December 18, 2009, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734 "2009-12-18T12:40:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 47
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/921 "2013-05-10T18:08:14Z")
Skyrim $15, Dishonored $15, Fallout NV Ultimate $10 on Gamersgate. Cheapest I’ve seen for all of them. ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/922 "2013-05-11T00:25:43Z")
Gamers Gate is out of serial keys for Skyrim. If you order now, you can expect your key in a few days. Also, remember that there will likely be a foreign transaction fee if you buy from GG using your credit card. Not a big deal, but something to think about. ---
**Author:** ![TPWombat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbce88/32.png) [@TPWombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TPWombat)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2013, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/923 "2013-05-11T07:14:04Z")
It’s not in a sale, but [**the commercial**](http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_824889&feature=iv&hd=1&src_vid=Ab9e764D7cI&v=Vxxnq5YAVHw) for Leviathan Warships is so cool I’ve posted the link. [Game details here](http://www.leviathanwarships.com/). “Ship just got real”. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/arrogance_ex_machina/32/192_2.png) [@Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrogance_Ex_Machina)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/924 "2013-05-12T17:30:41Z")
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is Steam’s daily sale - 13.59 euro for me so most likely 13.59 USD for you guys. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/925 "2013-05-14T06:21:27Z")
I just got four Steam coupons for 75% off Shogun II: Total War, which I already own. They’re transferable, so if anyone wants one, let me know. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/926 "2013-05-14T06:25:30Z")
I’ll take one, I don’t own it yet, thanks. Do they stack with other deals, or do you have to use them alone? ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/927 "2013-05-14T13:48:30Z")
**appleciders** , I’ll take one too if you still have any. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/928 "2013-05-14T16:45:53Z")
I believe it says that you can’t use them with other sales unless otherwise specified. This’ll get it down to $7.50. **CapnPitt** , I’ve sent you a PM here on the Dope. ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/929 "2013-05-14T17:21:12Z")
Thanks! I just responded to your PM a few mins ago. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/930 "2013-05-14T17:33:16Z")
Someoene can have mine. I won’t be using it. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/931 "2013-05-14T17:39:18Z")
I also have 25% off Dungeon Hearts. ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/932 "2013-05-14T20:03:52Z")
I’ve got a couple of those Shogun 2 coupons, too. Drop me a note if you want one. ---
**Author:** ![bldysabba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/933 "2013-05-16T06:41:35Z")
Anyone know what’s the best combination of cheapest/soonest I can expect to buy Arkham City? Cheapest being more important than soonest. ---
**Author:** ![And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/and_his_buzzer_goes/32/377_2.png) [@And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/And_his_buzzer_goes)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/934 "2013-05-16T08:09:57Z")
Do you know about [dlcompare](http://www.dlcompare.com/games/cd-key-download-batman-arkham-city-214)? I’d recommend a region free steam key. ---
**Author:** ![bldysabba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/935 "2013-05-16T08:16:03Z")
> [@And\_his\_buzzer\_goes](#): > > Do you know about [dlcompare](http://www.dlcompare.com/games/cd-key-download-batman-arkham-city-214)? > > I’d recommend a region free steam key. Thanks, that’s useful, but it only seems to be comparing current prices. I was hoping for a prediction (in terms of upcoming sales) on when it would be cheaper than it is now. For e.g. - the first week of June is X sale where Arkham City will probably drop to Y$ which is the cheapest it’s likely to get. Also, I didn’t know Steam _had_ region specific keys! ---
**Author:** ![bleach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bleach/32/3106_2.png) [@bleach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bleach)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/936 "2013-05-16T23:35:08Z")
Today Arkham City Game of the Year is bundled with Arkham Asylum Game of the Year for $11.49 digital download on [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00APOVDKW?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=gEVmfr6AEeKYl6b68wo-pA0_2.wY3_aFN_0_0). **bldysabba** , you’re perfectly welcome to run a prediction analysis on historical price data for a given Amazon product like [Arkham City](http://camelcamelcamel.com/Batman-Arkham-City-Action-Video-Game/product/B004H80TUC) from [camelcamelcamel.com](http://camelcamelcamel.com). ---
**Author:** ![bldysabba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/937 "2013-05-17T00:21:52Z")
> [@bleach](#): > > Today Arkham City Game of the Year is bundled with Arkham Asylum Game of the Year for $11.49 digital download on [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00APOVDKW?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=gEVmfr6AEeKYl6b68wo-pA0_2.wY3_aFN_0_0). > > **bldysabba** , you’re perfectly welcome to run a prediction analysis on historical price data for a given Amazon product like [Arkham City](http://camelcamelcamel.com/Batman-Arkham-City-Action-Video-Game/product/B004H80TUC) from [camelcamelcamel.com](http://camelcamelcamel.com). Hmm. Just historical data doesn’t help me. I’d dug up historical data on Steam before I posted here, and knew the game had dropped to 7.5 USD(or was it 5?) in the christmas sale. That tells me nothing about where it’s likely to go in any sales that are coming up. I don’t even know which sales are coming up. I figured that people who follow game sales regularly would have a good feel for it though, so I asked. ETA: Thanks for replying! ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Hartwick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7feea3/32.png) [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/938 "2013-05-17T14:06:44Z")
Picked up Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 for 12.50 USD from Steam. Borderlands I and II also on sale. I imagine this might be old news, but [http://www.steamgamesales.com/](http://www.steamgamesales.com/) is a good site for watching sales and checking price histories. I like that I can set it to my region. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Scud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/939 "2013-05-17T14:14:03Z")
Steam runs a summer sale in June or July, probably July; it’s your best bet for the lowest Steam price you’re going to find. The price then will probably go about as low or slightly lower than the lowest sale price so far (on Steam). ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/940 "2013-05-17T14:48:36Z")
> [@Dave\_Hartwick](#): > > Picked up Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 for 12.50 USD from Steam. I got the bundle for $9.99. I took the third one as my free game from EA and had been waiting for the first two to go on sale. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734.md?page=46) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734.md?page=48)