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[Archie]

Good news

It's really non news, but it explains a bit, especially considering how comparatively tiny Valve is.

It sounds like schadenfreude, but I sorta hope sales weren't as high as anticipated and they will work on more meta games during this year's Summer and Holiday sales. I think they're great community building activities and make Steam feel more social.

 

[MMBosstones86]

A Valve employee posted at Reddit as to why there was no meta game this year.

It's really non news, but it explains a bit, especially considering how comparatively tiny Valve is.

It sounds like schadenfreude, but I sorta hope sales weren't as high as anticipated and they will work on more meta games during this year's Summer and Holiday sales. I think they're great community building activities and make Steam feel more social.

probably pushing all resources into steambox or something. i imagine less 'work' went into this sale that previous ones

 

[Sober]

Yep. Time to usher in 2013's regular programming schedule with Primordia as a Daily!

More like Lucid or PAM, you mean. BACK TO NORMAL.

A Valve employee posted at Reddit as to why there was no meta game this year.

Again, it feels like it was also up to the developers to do the other half. I can only really remember Killing Floor had a holiday event. Not sure if it was the devs had to let Valve know or vice versa, or maybe Valve was truly busy.

Also I thought the devs set the sale prices, not Valve (is that why we are blaming "the economist?"). Besides that though, I sure hope they realize that their pool of dailies was pretty damn small considering.

 

[NaM]

Good news

With all the rumors around they have their hands full at the moment so no surprise here.

 

[Cosmic Schwung]

Just got my Viking key from Gamersgate. Apparently keys from some the other pricing cock-ups are also starting to appear, so if you were still waiting on any you might want to check to see if they're there.

 

[JaseC]

Also I thought the devs set the sale prices, not Valve (is that why we are blaming "the economist?"). Besides that though, I sure hope they realize that their pool of dailies was pretty damn small considering.

Valve suggests a discount based on past sales data and the publisher can either agree or set something else. I'd wager that Serious Sam 3 being 85% off was more Croteam/Devolver than Valve, for instance, given the de facto standard ceiling of 75%.

 

[Deques]

Just got my Viking key from Gamersgate. Apparently keys from some the other pricing cock-ups are also starting to appear, so if you were still waiting on any you might want to check to see if they're there.

Yay, got it too. Now waiting for Cargo Commander

 

[RionaaM]

today's daily : FO: New Vegas

Spoiler

wishful thinking

Oh no please no, yesterday I bought a new Hi-Fi system, as I knew I wouldn't be buying games for a while. Which means my wallet is as empty as it could be. Surely Garry can't do this to me, right?

 

[zerokoolpsx]

No new keys so far on the Bethesda New Year Collection. Maybe next week.

 

[derExperte]

No new keys so far on the Bethesda New Year Collection. Maybe next week.

They just updated the news page: http://www.gamersgate.com/info/holiday-sale-issue

"If you have managed to access at least one serial key

This means that we were able to complete your order. As difficult as it is for us, we will be honoring the price that we advertised and you will get to keep all of the games you bought – we’re currently waiting on serial keys to complete your orders and will deliver them as soon as possible.

If you have not managed to access any of the games

This means that we were not able to complete your order, and have therefore reversed your payment. We understand the disappointment that you have experienced especially during the Holiday season and as compensation we are providing your account with a 20% discount valid on all purchases on the GamersGate site until 31 December 2013. In the few cases where discounts are not permitted, we will do our best to provide similar compensation (e.g. the equivalent amount in Blue Coins). The discount is not valid when purchasing Blue Coins.

We want to apologize for these mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. It is possible that there are some who may be “stuck in the middle” and we would like to direct them to our support team so we can help you individually. Please be aware that due to the above issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down."

 

[Cosmic Schwung]

No new keys so far on the Bethesda New Year Collection. Maybe next week.

I think it's only certain games at the moment. Some people have got New Vegas and Oblivion keys.

 

[drizzle]

They just updated the news page: http://www.gamersgate.com/info/holiday-sale-issue

"If you have managed to access at least one serial key

This means that we were able to complete your order. As difficult as it is for us, we will be honoring the price that we advertised and you will get to keep all of the games you bought – we’re currently waiting on serial keys to complete your orders and will deliver them as soon as possible.

If you have not managed to access any of the games

This means that we were not able to complete your order, and have therefore reversed your payment. We understand the disappointment that you have experienced especially during the Holiday season and as compensation we are providing your account with a 20% discount valid on all purchases on the GamersGate site until 31 December 2013. In the few cases where discounts are not permitted, we will do our best to provide similar compensation (e.g. the equivalent amount in Blue Coins). The discount is not valid when purchasing Blue Coins.

We want to apologize for these mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. It is possible that there are some who may be “stuck in the middle” and we would like to direct them to our support team so we can help you individually. Please be aware that due to the above issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down."

That's "one 20% discount" or "everything we have discounted for 20% on every purchase until the end of the year"? It's probably the first one, but their wording is weird.

Also, am I glad I took the time to get skyrim and dishonored keys for me and my friend that day.

 

[Nabs]

That 20% could come in handy down the line.

 

[zerokoolpsx]

They just updated the news page: http://www.gamersgate.com/info/holiday-sale-issue

"If you have managed to access at least one serial key

This means that we were able to complete your order. As difficult as it is for us, we will be honoring the price that we advertised and you will get to keep all of the games you bought – we’re currently waiting on serial keys to complete your orders and will deliver them as soon as possible.

If you have not managed to access any of the games

This means that we were not able to complete your order, and have therefore reversed your payment. We understand the disappointment that you have experienced especially during the Holiday season and as compensation we are providing your account with a 20% discount valid on all purchases on the GamersGate site until 31 December 2013. In the few cases where discounts are not permitted, we will do our best to provide similar compensation (e.g. the equivalent amount in Blue Coins). The discount is not valid when purchasing Blue Coins.

We want to apologize for these mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. It is possible that there are some who may be “stuck in the middle” and we would like to direct them to our support team so we can help you individually. Please be aware that due to the above issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down."

That's good news. Redeemed several keys for the Bethesda Bundle.
Couldn't get Borderlands 2 4 pack before maintenance went up. Can't get them all.
The 20% discount is for ALL purchases.

 

[derExperte]

That's "one 20% discount" or "everything we have discounted for 20% on every purchase until the end of the year"? It's probably the first one, but their wording is weird.

'valid on all purchases' sounds like you get the 20% not only once. Which may very well turn out to be a better deal than the bundle itself.

 

[Derrick01]

Did anyone else get a weird ~26mb lego lord of the rings patch? It was actually unpacking like it was a midnight launch game and it slowed my PC down horribly at first.

 

[1-D_FTW]

A Valve employee posted at Reddit as to why there was no meta game this year.

I've wondered about that numerous times. We all know people are free to move around. And I guess it makes sense that people would get bored of spending all their time just making kick-ass sales events and start moving on to other projects.

 

[derExperte]

Did anyone else get a weird ~26mb lego lord of the rings patch? It was actually unpacking like it was a midnight launch game and it slowed my PC down horribly at first.

Got it but I didn't notice any slowdown.

 

[atomic moth]

Does anyone else here have issues running Sleepy Dogs? There seems to be an issue going around where it takes 10 minutes to load and crashes frequently, and I don't think anyone has put a finger on what is causing it exactly. I'm running an i3 with 7750 card.

Also, the summer sale is the next big sale? So that means I'll have to beat about 2 games a week until then to clear out the backlog.

If I concentrate and put the pedal to the metal, and stare at a Rocky poster every day, I can do it.

 

[Leon Belmont]

So that means that I'll receive my two missing BL2 keys?

 

[CecilRousso]

A Valve employee posted at Reddit as to why there was no meta game this year.

I would be ok with that if they spent those resources to finally finish the category handling in the library.

 

[Deques]

They just updated the news page: http://www.gamersgate.com/info/holiday-sale-issue

"If you have managed to access at least one serial key

This means that we were able to complete your order. As difficult as it is for us, we will be honoring the price that we advertised and you will get to keep all of the games you bought – we’re currently waiting on serial keys to complete your orders and will deliver them as soon as possible.

If you have not managed to access any of the games

This means that we were not able to complete your order, and have therefore reversed your payment. We understand the disappointment that you have experienced especially during the Holiday season and as compensation we are providing your account with a 20% discount valid on all purchases on the GamersGate site until 31 December 2013. In the few cases where discounts are not permitted, we will do our best to provide similar compensation (e.g. the equivalent amount in Blue Coins). The discount is not valid when purchasing Blue Coins.

We want to apologize for these mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. It is possible that there are some who may be “stuck in the middle” and we would like to direct them to our support team so we can help you individually. Please be aware that due to the above issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down."

It doesn't mention if they will let us repurchase the bundle again if we got refunded and got at least one key. I only got Fallout New Vegas key

So that means that I'll receive my two missing BL2 keys?

Can I buy one from you?

 

[zkylon]

A Valve employee posted at Reddit as to why there was no meta game this year.

So because HL3, good to know.

 

[drizzle]

So that means that I'll receive my two missing BL2 keys?

Can I buy one from you?

Say a number between 1 and 5 and you got your second buyer!

 

[Leon Belmont]

It doesn't mention if they will let us repurchase the bundle again if we got refunded and got at least one key. I only got Fallout New Vegas key


Can I buy one from you?

Sure, once I receive them I'll sell them

Say a number between 1 and 5 and you got your second buyer!

2?

 

[Tesseract]

i caved and bought the witcher for $2.49

i ain't buying any more games 'till dark souls 2 is out and conquered. LET IT BE KNOWN.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

It doesn't mention if they will let us repurchase the bundle again if we got refunded and got at least one key. I only got Fallout New Vegas key

Same. Used 1 key from the Borderlands 2 4-Pack, but received a refund and have the discount on my account. Also still have that 1 Borderlands 2, so... I guess I got a free Borderlands 2. Perhaps I should shut up.

We want to apologize for these mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. It is possible that there are some who may be “stuck in the middle” and we would like to direct them to our support team so we can help you individually. Please be aware that due to the above issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down.

 

[Giard]

Hmmm... that Steam extension doesn't identify correctly what I've bought. For example, the Wonders of the Ancient World isn't recognized. Although it looks like Steam doesn't recognize it as well, even if it appears in the Downloadable Content of Civ V....

 

[zerokoolpsx]

i caved and bought the witcher for $2.49

i ain't buying any more games 'till dark souls 2 is out and conquered. LET IT BE KNOWN.

So worth it. Got it for $5 bucks 3 years ago. Still worth it.

Same. Used 1 key from the Borderlands 2 4-Pack, but received a refund and have the discount on my account. Also still have that 1 Borderlands 2, so... I guess I got a free Borderlands 2. Perhaps I should shut up.

Free games. Yea, they're not gonna let you repurchase it.

 

[JaseC]

Hmmm... that Steam extension doesn't identify correctly what I've bought. For example, the Wonders of the Ancient World isn't recognized. Although it looks like Steam doesn't recognize it as well, even if it appears in the Downloadable Content of Civ V....

It also has the occasional hiccup with identifying owned items that the Steam Store recognises as currently owned.

 

[M.D]

Sucks that we can't get the bundle, but the 20% discount is nice if it's for multiple uses till the end of the year.

Anyone willing to sell me the Dishonored key once they get it?

 

[BFIB]

i caved and bought the witcher for $2.49

i ain't buying any more games 'till dark souls 2 is out and conquered. LET IT BE KNOWN.

Witcher is a fantastic RPG. Excellent choice!

 

[Deques]

It doesn't mention if they will let us repurchase the bundle again if we got refunded and got at least one key. I only got Fallout New Vegas key

We want to apologize for these mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. It is possible that there are some who may be “stuck in the middle” and we would like to direct them to our support team so we can help you individually. Please be aware that due to the above issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down.

For those who didn't read the page, like myself
If you are stuck in the middle, you can contact they support

 

[scorpscarx]

What are yall talking about, another pricing fail by getgamesgo?

If so, I will buy BL2 and Dishonored, cheers.

 

[Deques]

What are yall talking about, another pricing fail by getgamesgo?

If so, I will buy BL2 and Dishonored, cheers.

It's not another pricing error by getgamesgo.
It's about last month's pricing errors by gamersgate

 

[drizzle]

What are yall talking about, another pricing fail by getgamesgo?

If so, I will buy BL2 and Dishonored, cheers.

Hey, what's going on? I don't know or care enough to read the thread itself, but peope are talking about games and low dollar figures, so I'd like to buy these two, alright?

If you're selling them, do all the hard work and PM me. I'll be waiting!

 

[scorpscarx]

Hey, what's going on? I don't know or care enough to read the thread itself, but peope are talking about games and low dollar figures, so I'd like to buy these two, alright?

If you're selling them, do all the hard work and PM me. I'll be waiting!

That's right, maybe I should just say to gift me it for free like a ton of people in here /sarcasm.

I'll be in game, feel free to message me.

Also I did read up on it but didn't really get what the deal was with this current thing, so there's that.

Also you are on a role for being hostile lately, bro.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

Thank god I managed to redeem that Skyrim key. I already felt bad for GamersGate and I still do. But at least now I'm certain I won't be stuck in some shitty situation like having paid 28 bucks for Skyrim which I didn't even want.

If someone wants my Rogue Warrior key they can have it for $40. (Am I doing this right?)

 

[Traumahound]

Just got this email from GamersGate (I had managed to redeem Skyrim).

Dear xxxxxxx,

Over the holidays we had a few problems with our site that affected you and your purchase of the Bethesda New Year Collection or the Borderlands 2 Four-Pack. We mistakenly advertised these packs at a price much lower than intended.

As difficult as it is for us, we will be honoring the price that we advertised – we´re currently waiting on serial keys to complete your order and will deliver them as soon as possible.

We want to apologize for our mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. Please be aware that due to these issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down.

We hope that you can be pleased that this issue has been resolved, and that we can continue to deliver fantastic deals and some exciting new releases as we move forward.

Best regards,
GamersGate Team

 

[Dead Prince]

got the GMG email as well.

Dear SonOfABitch,

Over the holidays we had a few problems with our site that affected you and your purchase of the Bethesda New Year Collection or the Borderlands 2 Four-Pack. We mistakenly advertised these packs at a price much lower than intended.

As difficult as it is for us, we will be honoring the price that we advertised – we´re currently waiting on serial keys to complete your order and will deliver them as soon as possible.

We want to apologize for our mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. Please be aware that due to these issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down.

We hope that you can be pleased that this issue has been resolved, and that we can continue to deliver fantastic deals and some exciting new releases as we move forward.

Best regards,
GamersGate Team

^ Beated.

 

[drizzle]

Thank god I managed to redeem that Skyrim key. I already felt bad for GamersGate and I still do. But at least now I'm certain I won't be stuck in some shitty situation like having paid 28 bucks for Skyrim which I didn't even want.

If someone wants my Rogue Warrior key they can have it for $40. (Am I doing this right?)

Nope, not profiteering enough.

Gamersgate just sent me an emai. It was a mass email sent to anybody that got Borderlands 2 or the Bethesda Pack, since it has my account name, but it says they had a problem involving my purchase of Borderlands 2 OR The Bethesda Pack (I only got the bethesda pack).

They said they would be giving me the keys as soon as they get them. Check your emails, if you're still in doubt or not in one of the scenarios described by their other message.

 

[Ifrit]

Dear SonOfABitch,

...

Lost it at that part

 

[Caerith]

Ah, just for the first time connected you with the Caerith on my Steam friends list.

You play a shitton of Dark Souls lol

Well, I can't cut it in SpaceChem ^^

 

[Felix Lighter]

Man do I feel guilty about taking advantage of the Bethesda deal. I'll resist the urge to jump on massive pricing mistakes in the future.

 

[I H8 Memes]

So what about my account that has a gifted copy of BL2 in it still. I have no idea what the original purchaser of the 4 pack did with his other copies or if any of them were activated.

 

[JaseC]

Man do I feel guilty about taking advantage of the Bethesda deal. I'll resist the urge to jump on massive pricing mistakes in the future.

Consider it an allied response in the war against the Aussie Tax.

 

[zerokoolpsx]

Also got my email from GamersGate.

Dear LuckyBastard,

Over the holidays we had a few problems with our site that affected you and your purchase of the Bethesda New Year Collection or the Borderlands 2 Four-Pack. We mistakenly advertised these packs at a price much lower than intended.

As difficult as it is for us, we will be honoring the price that we advertised – we´re currently waiting on serial keys to complete your order and will deliver them as soon as possible.

We want to apologize for our mistakes and the amount of time it has taken to resolve everything. Please be aware that due to these issues, our support team is under heavy pressure – we will be answering all tickets we receive, but it may take longer than usual until things calm down.

We hope that you can be pleased that this issue has been resolved, and that we can continue to deliver fantastic deals and some exciting new releases as we move forward.

Best regards,
GamersGate Team

Very pleased to hear I'm getting my keys.

 

[Megasoum]

Hmm...so since when did GMG cashback promo went from 15$ cashback to like 2-3$ cashback? wtf...

Same thing for both credits and cashback.

 

[Deques]

Sure, once I receive them I'll sell them

Great, I'll send a pm to you later

 

[Derrick01]

Hmm...so since when did GMG cashback promo went from 15$ cashback to like 2-3$ cashback? wtf...

They're slowly eliminating the only reason people used that site to begin with. More and more upcoming games won't work with vouchers at all (I think mostly 2K stuff for now) so they offer these crappy $10 credit or $5 cashback options. I'm not surprised at all to hear they're lowering the cashback option since people actually want that over useless credit.