Free Battlefield 3 with a pre-order of...

[darklin0]

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/14/pre-o ... /#comments

I guess I will break my promise of not using Origin.

[ketchuo]

Must resist, must keep my promise to not buy it.

[crimsonshootingstar]

Well if it nets us even one more player I am all for this.

[Jokes]

Holy crap what a great deal. Anyone know if origin allows gifting for those who already own the game?

[crimsonshootingstar]

Holy crap what a great deal. Anyone know if origin allows gifting for those who already own the game?

I really doubt it. That doesn't sound like EA to me at all.

[darklin0]

I really want to play ME3 and I was gonna go for a console version but now I think I will go with the PC version. I still have a part of me just punching the other half and trying to make me want it less. I guess I will sleep on it before deciding on what to do.

[Boss Llama]

If you're looking for will-power to resist, try framing it in these terms:

If you pre-order a sequel that isn't out yet, from a developer whose last sequel was terrible, published by a horrifically evil publisher, over a proprietary network you've previously avoided because it puts you in the pocket of that same evil publisher, you will get a free copy of a game you couldn't previously be bothered to purchase, also restricted to that same bad network.

Gets me through it, no problem!

[BigBiker05]

If you're looking for will-power to resist, try framing it in these terms:

If you pre-order a sequel that isn't out yet, from a developer whose last sequel was terrible, published by a horrifically evil publisher, over a proprietary network you've previously avoided because it puts you in the pocket of that same evil publisher, you will get a free copy of a game you couldn't previously be bothered to purchase, also restricted to that same bad network.

Gets me through it, no problem!

But the co-op is so freaking fun!

[ketchuo]

If you're looking for will-power to resist, try framing it in these terms:

If you pre-order a sequel that isn't out yet, from a developer whose last sequel was terrible, published by a horrifically evil publisher, over a proprietary network you've previously avoided because it puts you in the pocket of that same evil publisher, you will get a free copy of a game you couldn't previously be bothered to purchase, also restricted to that same bad network.

Gets me through it, no problem!

Well then, I can resist again.

[NerevarineKing]

Definitely gonna preorder soon after seeing this. I already have origin because of the demo (although I had to make a new account because I'm not 17 yet, which kinda sucked).

[frostdillicus]

Honestly, I enjoy BF3 but I just see this as a desperation move by EA to cover up for the fact that support for the game has been total crap at this point. Futile attempt to bolster install base.

As for EA giving a giftable copy if you already own the game, Steam doesn't even do that for most games so frankly, you can't really bitch about EA for that reason.

[YoullNeverWalkAlone]

Of course I am able to resist because I have a Mac.

[darklin0]

I went a took the bait. I knew there would be a catch, I just knew it. They won't give me BF3 till ME3 is out.

[Jesus_Faction]

i read that this deal is now over

[darklin0]

I read it was till March 5th, either way I still have ME3.