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[WhatNitrous]

It's Donkey Kong 64 after all.

That just means they should have been prepared for it 20 years ago lmao.

 

[panto_esp]

NOT FUNNY

P.D: I've watched the video without audio,XD

It's partially funny and partially horrific because it's not the first time. I'm afraid the USA is becoming something from Orwell's 1984.

Not in the USA, all over the world. My country is worse, today. In fact Orwell was inspired by it. "Orwell in Spain" (Homage to Catalonia + extras)

 

[Legolas]

Late June Rafflle Winners

Save 80% on War Mongrels on Steam

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Save 80% on Dark Deity on Steam

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Save 80% on Hero of the Kingdom on Steam

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Save 50% on Dragon Spirits on Steam

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Save 70% on Space Raiders in Space on Steam

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Congrats to the winners!

Activated Successfully, Thank you so much @ivo-ivic for the key and for the Wonderful Late June Rafflle and Congratulations to the Winners!

Spoiler: Activation

 

[ElLoco]

 

[WhatNitrous]

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[Ausf]

Don't worry, life is like WinRAR, you never have to buy a license. You can enjoy the free trial forever. If the ads bother you, you can just make sure you never enter REM. It will probably degrade the experience, but no more ads.

 

[Legolas]

AWA Daily Quest for today (7 ARP): Day 3- Drag N' Drop
Just click on the quest itself in the Daily Quest section
https://na.alienwarearena.com/quests/5693

Finish the puzzle before the timer expires to get 7 ARP.

Spoiler: Puzzle Pic

 

[Victor]

Epic Games｜Next Week PC Freebie​

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[WhatNitrous]

Epic Games｜Next Week PC Freebie​

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Well they can't outdo last weeks repeat of the game nobody wanted the first time

 

[Ausf]

Well they can't outdo last weeks repeat of the game nobody wanted the first time

It can always be worse. So far, for me, the worst thing they have done is remove games from libraries by "refunding" them. I don't want the $0 I paid for it refunded. Also, some games never get given at all in some regions due to being unable to attain age ratings or embargos. This is made even worse when, in many cases, the game is available on Steam in those regions, even if you have to activate with a key, not by buying through the store.

 

[WhatNitrous]

embargos

I'm going to ask the question everyone is going to want to ask. What the hell is an embargo?

 

[Ausf]

I'm going to ask the question everyone is going to want to ask. What the hell is an embargo?

When the US tells a country they're very naughty, and then fine anyone doing business with them. Many companies afraid of violating an embargo will simply choose not to make their free game available in RU/BY commonly, but UA/CH are also common. It depends on the item. Not all things are under embargo, or sanctions if that's a word more familiar to you.

 

[WhatNitrous]

When the US tells a country they're very naughty, and then fine anyone doing business with them. Many companies afraid of violating an embargo will simply choose not to make their free game available in RU/BY commonly, but UA/CH are also common. It depends on the item. Not all things are under embargo, or sanctions if that's a word more familiar to you.

Ya, sanctions is more familiar. Never knew it was such an issue though.

 

[BlackEspGarb]

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Got an extra key for Mafia III: Definitive Edition (GOG). Anyone interested?
Code expires on Jul 3, 2025, 11:59 PM

 

[Ausf]

Never knew it was such an issue though.

The US is such a big economic market that no one really bothers sanctioning them. Companies don't want to lose access to the market, or risk fines, so they often err on the side of caution.

The real issue for the US is created by the US itself, tariffs. While few things are banned, if they're so expensive to import it's not economically viable, then the result is the same.

To make it relevant here, I often see Pax asking on SG if a key is banned in Russia. Most people are too lazy to create country restrictions, and probably have no idea anyway.

In my own case, I own several games in my Steam library that I activated with keys that are not available in my region. This is different from delisting. The games download and play just fine, but I can't see the store page.

I can still see discussions though.

 

[WhatNitrous]

The US is such a big economic market that no one really bothers sanctioning them. Companies don't want to lose access to the market, or risk fines, so they often err on the side of caution.

The real issue for the US is created by the US itself, tariffs. While few things are banned, if they're so expensive to import it's not economically viable, then the result is the same.

To make it relevant here, I often see Pax asking on SG if a key is banned in Russia. Most people are too lazy to create country restrictions, and probably have no idea anyway.

In my own case, I own several games in my Steam library that I activated with keys that are not available in my region. This is different from delisting. The games download and play just fine, but I can't see the store page.
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I can still see discussions though.

I'm well aware of region restrictions, its why I suggested people add regions to their wishlist long ago (mine still says US for the fact)

Believe it or not, all the other restrictions become problematic here sometimes when getting a key, because most locked outside the US dont work in the US. its not such a huge deal when buying because its the most common free region, but when others are giving it to you or trading it is.

 

[Ausf]

I'm well aware of region restrictions

What I was saying is that the game might not be sold in a region from the store page, but a key might still work.

Usually when there are multiple key region restrictions, it's due to pricing differences, not bans.

 

[WhatNitrous]

What I was saying is that the game might not be sold in a region from the store page, but a key might still work.

Usually when there are multiple key region restrictions, it's due to pricing differences, not bans.

Also aware of this fact, I may be in the US but I pay as much attention, if not more, to everyone elses issues they come across. I do live in a forum thats worldwide after all and generally enjoy gifting people who aren't total dickshits all day long most of my knowledge about issues is from paying attention to other people's even when I don't use a site or app.

 

[Black Fist]

Epic Games｜Next Week PC Freebie​

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I already have both Figment, but nice.
The first one was given for free on Steam when the second was released, and the 2nd i got from a Fanatical mystery bundle.
BTW, you forgot Backpack Hero, which is also free tomorrow

 

[Ausf]

Part I: The Largo Embargo

The Largo Embargo was the opening chapter in Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge. It precedes Part II: Four Map Pieces. Universal Hint System When you take control of Guybrush, spend some sweet time examining the Riches in his possession, before walking across the bridge, and promptly getting it...

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I remembered a game reference for the word embargo.