Price discrimination. Simple as that. These companies want to squeeze a lot of money

In Australia COD MW3 costs RM 280 , and in Russia it costs RM 70 (after converting from respective currencies)

Now , the entire people selling cheap russian keys has been going on for a long time. Take a look at sites like g2play.net. It has been going on for a long time. The way how it works is that you get some guy to buy the physical copy of the disc (its cheap there) , the guy sends a photo of the jewel case with the cd-key , and you activate it in Steam.

Now its debatable , I've had this discussion with my fellow awesome mates of KGM/Malaysian Gamers. I've purchased myself and yes thankfully it worked in one piece. I've heard horror stories whereby steam would 'deactivate' the game or remove it from your inventory.

Generally a lot of people tend to opt for Russian or Eastern European version of games these days, the main reason being is cheap. I've told this to frags on writing to EA/Blizzard/Activition on their pricing policy. Look at the price of Diablo 3. Its expensive , do you think the masses would able to afford (don't count in fanbois). Its simple. They should at least cater pricing to our pricing. For instance if COD MW3 is priced say RM 80 - RM 100 , probably a lot of people would purchase the legit version here in Malaysia.

Its just an example that I'm citing. I've researched (tons and tons of time I've devoted) in this Russian key thingy. If you need to ask me questions , drop me a PM and I'll try to answer.

This is also applicable for those who are using 'region' checks to bypass the check and purchase and gift it as well. So better be careful on the tricks

This post has been edited by prasys: Feb 10 2012, 01:19 AM

Take a look at GOG, no region pricing, no region restricted except for Witcher 2 (Namco Bandai, screw 'em). Growing steadily since 2008 while some of their digital distributor brethren are dying (D2D, Impulse).
Unfortunately, they're just small slice of the pie, hence it's hard for them to send the messages to general consumer and giant publisher out there.

Same here, FUS RO DAH!!!!!! But I need to wait for this Sabah streamyx issue fixed first before I can DL and play.

I have an extra copy of World of Goo to give away for Steam.

Any takers?

i will take that

PM me.

Guys, I have -33% off Rage coupon. Anyone interested ? Maybe trade with something else if possible :3 game would be around 10USD with this today.

Can I take it? Would like to have another PFS on my steam.

i want.
my coupons:
http://steamcommunity.com/id/deimosta/inventory/#753

extra copies games:
- burnout paradise
- puzzle quest 2
- audio surf
- AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
- left 4 dead 1
- portal 1
- team fortress 2
- orange box
- half life 2 death match
- half life 2 episode 1
- Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
- The Ship, The Ship Single Player

I got one gift copy of Game Music Bundle 2 (FULL COPY, w/ bonus albums and FLAC downloads), anyone want? You pay $7.50 USD.

same here man, 33% off skyrim making me ter-buy the game

At the right time too, HD Texture DLC was just released.

Something to notice those who bought humble bundle 5:
-They added Toki Tori,both DRM free and steam key.
-aslo addded is a alpha version of humble bundle on Android to download and update your game.

its gonna be at least 2 months from now until I am done with ME trilogy, mayb that time skyrim 50%

someone offered my skyrim for arkham city. Good trade?

For me arkham city > skyrim anytime.

ok.got back from work after midnight
slept soundly right after reaching home
today woke up,the skyrim sale is....GONE????


NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111!!!!

now,who wants my skyrim -33% coupon,since i won't be using them in the immediate future...not enough funds as of now

Part time playing Skyrim?

LOL.

>< i cant split my focus into 2 games 1.. unless the other game is plants vs zombies type of game...
so many games to play, so little time to play them, damn

cosidering arkham city dropped to 25$ and skyrim only 40$. its good, but you dont know if they used coupons or not..