http://daforums.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=699744&forum=135&sp=0

UK Dragon Age buyers appears to be getting shafted in lots and lots of ways:

1. UK Collector's Edition doesn't come with a map or tin case, and it is only sold at Game.
2. UK Digital Deluxe Edition doesn't come with the bonus items that're in all the other region's because they're exclusive to Game.
3. It's a large possibility that the Regular Edition buyers are going to get shafted by not getting Blood Dragon armour / The Stone Prisoner DLC. This would make the Collector's Edition the only one worth buying if the gamer's want to get DLC, too. Every other region gets them free.

If you've preordered it, I'd really advise you to post on there about you being pretty pissed off and maybe cancelling your preorder. This is a disgusting, underhanded business move by EA to fuck over UK gamers.

That is all.

 Well that's pretty annoying, glad i didn't pre order

Is Dragon Age Origins a MMO?

Originally posted by heremypet

Is Dragon Age Origins a MMO?

that is the question it should be made first..im sure its not lol

Originally posted by heremypet

Is Dragon Age Origins a MMO?

No, but it's advertised on this site and has been featured in articles, so... *shrugs*

Originally posted by Dawnsinger

http://daforums.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=699744&forum=135&sp=0

UK Dragon Age buyers appears to be getting shafted in lots and lots of ways:

1. UK Collector's Edition doesn't come with a map or tin case, and it is only sold at Game.
2. UK Digital Deluxe Edition doesn't come with the bonus items that're in all the other region's because they're exclusive to Game.
3. It's a large possibility that the Regular Edition buyers are going to get shafted by not getting Blood Dragon armour / The Stone Prisoner DLC. This would make the Collector's Edition the only one worth buying if the gamer's want to get DLC, too. Every other region gets them free.

If you've preordered it, I'd really advise you to post on there about you being pretty pissed off and maybe cancelling your preorder. This is a disgusting, underhanded business move by EA to fuck over UK gamers.

That is all.

EA Games has sucked ass for a long time now, this just further proves that point. Pushing out crappy games most of the time, and if they ARE in the least bit good, they milk you for every cent you're worth with DLC or some form of regional issue.

This isn't the first game by EA that the UK has gotten shafted on in terms of what they're able to purchase. Unlikely that the UK will get some form of compensation so this is probably only going to add to the bad reputation EA is known for.

Originally posted by twiggy550

EA Games has sucked ass for a long time now, this just further proves that point. Pushing out crappy games most of the time, and if they ARE in the least bit good, they milk you for every cent you're worth with DLC or some form of regional issue.

This isn't the first game by EA that the UK has gotten shafted on in terms of what they're able to purchase. Unlikely that the UK will get some form of compensation so this is probably only going to add to the bad reputation EA is known for.

Agreed, and it's just getting ridiculous. I thought EA was getting less incompetent as Activision got more so, but it seems that it was just that they SEEMED less incompetent.

{mod edit}
 

 but of the OP, that does suck a hard one, is there anyway to get teh downloaded version of the game from the states to use there or it isnt possible?

Seriously, the UK is getting shafted in yet another video game release.  You always do, just stop complaining already...

Originally posted by drgran

{mod edit}
 

 but of the OP, that does suck a hard one, is there anyway to get teh downloaded version of the game from the states to use there or it isnt possible?

Nope, we have a sucky Steam version, too. The best bet would be to preorder from a European company, but that'd cost about £20 more ( $30 ).

Originally posted by Dawnsinger

Originally posted by drgran

{mod edit}
 

 but of the OP, that does suck a hard one, is there anyway to get teh downloaded version of the game from the states to use there or it isnt possible?

Nope, we have a sucky Steam version, too. The best bet would be to preorder from a European company, but that'd cost about £20 more ( $30 ).

how about ordering it from a American website and get it mailed to you?

Originally posted by drgran 

how about ordering it from a American website and get it mailed to you?

That'd still cost tonnes more. I'll just wait awhile after release and buy it off ebay or Amazon for £10 then pirate the DLC. *shrugs* If EA is going to do something illegal and get away with it, so will I.

This site really needs more UK posters.

---

Originally posted by Khrymson
Seriously, the UK is getting shafted in yet another video game release.  You always do, just stop complaining already...

---

Lmfao, because the UK getting shafted in the purchase of American-made games hasn't been happening since the 90's, right?

Oh, wait. It has. This thread is new and exciting.

 http://www.direct2drive.co.uk/3/8439/product/Buy-Dragon-Age:-Origins-Digital-Deluxe-Edition-UK-Download

Seems to be the best place to pre-order to me. 

Fact is Uk is the biggets gaming market in Europe, and only 3rd to america and japan.  The uk has a long history of gaming so dont start chattin cap about whoe cares about the uk etc.

Stalin stands for why Communism sucked,  EA stands for how capitalism sucks.  At least Stalin wasn't so damn lame.

Amazing how a few rings, a set of armour textures and the promise of DLC (removed from the main game and sold as an extra to make more money) get people to spend an extra £10-£15 more for a game.

Originally posted by Dawnsinger

http://daforums.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=699744&forum=135&sp=0

UK Dragon Age buyers appears to be getting shafted in lots and lots of ways:

1. UK Collector's Edition doesn't come with a map or tin case, and it is only sold at Game.
2. UK Digital Deluxe Edition doesn't come with the bonus items that're in all the other region's because they're exclusive to Game.
3. It's a large possibility that the Regular Edition buyers are going to get shafted by not getting Blood Dragon armour / The Stone Prisoner DLC. This would make the Collector's Edition the only one worth buying if the gamer's want to get DLC, too. Every other region gets them free.

If you've preordered it, I'd really advise you to post on there about you being pretty pissed off and maybe cancelling your preorder. This is a disgusting, underhanded business move by EA to fuck over UK gamers.

That is all.

http://www.direct2drive.co.uk/8076/product/Buy-Dragon-Age:-Origins-UK-Download

D2D seems to be selling it, though.

It's EA so what do you expect? They don't care about being fair or doing something for the customer.

However, they also won't ignore any scheme to steal the spare change  from your couch. I'm sure if enough people  complain/email them about wanting it, there is a good chance they will make it available  as dlc for a charge.

They are probably just waiting for the opportunity to DLC it and claim they were only adding it because everyone wanted it, not because everyone got shafted in the first place.

Originally posted by DubaVampe

Lmfao, because the UK getting shafted in the purchase of American-made games hasn't been happening since the 90's, right?

 

Oh, wait. It has. This thread is new and exciting.

Originally posted by BizkitNL

Originally posted by Dawnsinger

http://daforums.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=699744&forum=135&sp=0

UK Dragon Age buyers appears to be getting shafted in lots and lots of ways:

1. UK Collector's Edition doesn't come with a map or tin case, and it is only sold at Game.
2. UK Digital Deluxe Edition doesn't come with the bonus items that're in all the other region's because they're exclusive to Game.
3. It's a large possibility that the Regular Edition buyers are going to get shafted by not getting Blood Dragon armour / The Stone Prisoner DLC. This would make the Collector's Edition the only one worth buying if the gamer's want to get DLC, too. Every other region gets them free.

If you've preordered it, I'd really advise you to post on there about you being pretty pissed off and maybe cancelling your preorder. This is a disgusting, underhanded business move by EA to fuck over UK gamers.

That is all.

http://www.direct2drive.co.uk/8076/product/Buy-Dragon-Age:-Origins-UK-Download

D2D seems to be selling it, though.

 

Yes they are selling it for the UK, but the UK version doesn't get:

3 exclusive in-game items
Bergen’s Honor: A massive helmet made out of dragonbone (+2 to armor, +25 physical resistance, +6 to attack)
Grimoire of the Frozen Wates: A special book that adds +3 to all attributes when read
Final Reason: A magical staff of immense power (adds to damage, spell power, and fire damage)

Everything else the same. Except the UK people are spending a couple quid extra.

I recommend emigrating from experience Dawnsinger, it does wonders.

So just put of curiosity, which version is everyone going for? Regular / Collector's...Digital / Physical..?

I'm thinking about pre-ordering the the regular box since I still haven't entirely made up my mind whether the extra £10- £15 (depending where you look) is worth it. From GAME. (only because they're offering discount next-day delivery because of the postal strikes)

Since my PC is dead at the moment, I can't check... But, I bought it from Steam, and it was some version that had more than the 'basic' version.

Nice to see the anti-UK people couldn't resist posting. *sigh*