Do you like surprises?
Perhaps the lack of promise for Steam keys means there's an old game in there. From the store it looks like the old Thief games, Legacy of Kain games and others are not Steam versions.
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But the old Thief games are available in steam? However I don't know anything about the Legacy of Kain is. Although surprises are nice right? I wouldn't mind playing those either.
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Legacy of Kain games are available on steam (and are pretty snazzy too), but I'm not sure about the Square Enix store ones, haven't checked. Sadly the first Blood Omen isn't on steam :( I kind of miss that one...
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Oh so they cant just request steam to give them codes for the steam version even if Square is the one that owns the actual game?
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No, I'm pretty sure that Square is selling the games on steam too, I just don't know if they're offering steam codes or just digital downloads for the games in their own store. I'm sorry if I'm misunderstanding the question, been a long day.
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Oh no don't worry bout it, I think I understand what your getting at :) Btw, if they give the digital download version, can we not trade games with that or does it only work for your own Square account? Sorry for the extra questions lol I'm just curious.
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If the game is offered DRM-free (basically, you just download, install and play it), I don't think there's a way to legally trade it, as it will always stay in your account. I know you can buy things as gifts in the Square store, but I don't use their store much so I can't really be of much help. I don't think that there is a way to transfer ownership of a digital download from one account to another, aside from purchasing the game as a gift in the first place.
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Ah I see, well that sucks although I wasn't really planning on selling or trading any of the games I got anyway but thanks for answering my question :)
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While it doesn't specify Steam codes, they do say they are sending codes so they can be given away should you want to:
"We'll be sending out individual game codes, so you'll also be able to gift them out individually!"
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I'm guessing he means that the old Thief games on the Squeenix store don't provide Steam codes, not that the games aren't on Steam?
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Oh that seems weird, I imagine if you own the game you can get a free code for it like Youtubers get all the time for early access to games from the developers?
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Booya, got it a few hours before it was too late! Anyone else get this and is super excited? :)
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Lol cmon its Christmas or whatever Holiday XD I don't mind spending 10 measly dollars for some Square Enix games :)
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It was tempting but I don't have the money to spend right now :x
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Forgive me for I have sinned
here's hoping I won't be TOO dissapointed and bitter in a few hours
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how much longer? T_T
edit; oh right store page says 3pm GMT.
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what is inside?
the pre-order is finish...(for Europe)
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ah ok, much suspance, i just want know which games i missed.. :P
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my optimistic prediction:
1) Final fantasy -(random one idk)
2) Life is strange complete season
3) Lara croft and the temple of Osiris
4) Sleeping dogs definitive ed.
5) 1 of these games: (Tomb Raider/Just Cause 2/Thief/The Last Remnant/Murdered: Soul Suspect/Hitman Absolution Elite Edition/Deus Ex Game of the Year Edition)
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The Last Remnant, Murdered: Soul Suspect, Tomb Raider 2013, Just Cause 2, and Hitman Absolution Elite Edition would unlikely be in this surprise box because they were in the last 2 previous ones.
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I highly doubt that sleeping dogs is in it, as they stated that there won't be any cut versions in this package. Sleeping dogs and K&L 2 are only available as a cutversion in germany and SquareEnix is one of the publisher's that has a rather strict policy about releasing ROW versions here. I don't think they changed that for this surprise package.
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I really hope that list is it, that would sound AWESOME
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Since they just released Lightning Returns, I'm hoping they'd put FF XIII 1 & 2 in the surprise box. XP
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The contents of this exclusive deal will be announced on December 18th, 2015.
Offer Valid: 12/8/2015 12:00 am PST ~ 12/17/2015 11: 59 PM PST
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oooooh yes! FF XIII!
Which site did you get this list from?
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meh, thief lara croft and life is strange already been on those surprises....
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The only one that is weird is FFXIV
Fortunately for me I didn't have previous boxes
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Somewhat disappointing. On one hand it's a first time for Final Fantasy in the surprise, and XIII is a worthwhile addition to my collection, but on the other hand Thief and Life Is Strange Episode 1 are repeats and FF14 is a subscription MMO.
All in all, not sure it was worth the price, but not terrible enough to make sure I won't buy into the next one.
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"don’t forget that all of the games except FFXIV will be in the form of Steam keys " shame so much repeats but happy to finally get final fantasy
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I'm glad I haven't bought it. I was only missing the FF games and FF XIV requires subscription. Plus it's not a steam key. FF XIII has been cheaper than 5€
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Argh!!! No Life Is Strange Complete and FF is not a Steam key. Guess who won't be risking their money on this ever again...
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To be honest the bundle is meh unless you don't have absolutely anything in it.
FFXIV requires a subscription so it will probably include just one month. It is a shame it is not the steam key to be able to trade it. That would have increased the value a lot.
Anyway I'm super happy for FFXIII, Lara Croft and Thief
Life is Strange may be only one chapter but I was super curious.
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Dodged a bullet on this one. Only missing LiS and FFXIV. I'll pick up LiS during the Xmas sale and didn't want FF XIV :X
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Dang well the list isn't very good O.o Is it still possible to get a refund since we didn't get the email yet?
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so as happy as before I assume, the grumpy cat was right
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its good how the high value item was in a previous box and a bundle.
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If its not the Master Thief Edition like in the easter bundle its also stupid...
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already have Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris,Thief not interested by the others so money saved :3
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That's really annoying. After setting that precedent of not repeating things, they decide to repeat things this time around. Only the first episode of Life is Strange again, plus we get a game that requires a subscription. Last time I go in for one of these.
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I don't feel cheated, but I can't say that I feel particularly excited by the content either. Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris & Final Fantasy XIII seems like alright games, and owning episode 1 of Life is Strange will at least make completing the series a bit cheaper. Thief was a game that I found to be utter garbage (How many times can you get stuck in things so that you have to reload before you get so annoyed that you uinstall the game and move it into the "garbage" category in your steam library? Ask Thief, it's there for that very reason). And the MMO, well it's an MMO. Already tried it, it did not hold my interest.
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Uh at least I get the new lara craft that i've been wanting. Not particularly interested in the final fantasy games but might give the steam one a go. The others I already own.
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Games:
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Thief
Final Fantasy XIII
Life is Strange Episode 1
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_europe/games/pc-windows-download/2015-Holiday-Surprise-Box.php
https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/294104/the-2015-holiday-surprise-box (US)
NOTE: This year not all games are Steam, see this.
Yet again.
Previous bundles:
2015 (Easter)
Life Is Strange - Episode 1
Just Cause Collection
Hitman Absolution Elite Edition
Deus Ex Game of the Year Edition
2014
Thief – The Master Thief Edition
The Last Remnant
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Lara Croft: Guardian of Light
Deus Ex – The Fall
Nosgoth Founders – Warlord Pack
2013
Tomb Raider
Just Cause 2
Hitman: Blood Money
Dungeon Siege 3
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