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Deals so good, you won't want to fall asleep.
You remember back when you used to walk into a store, browse the shelves, pick out a game, and then buy it--all in the actual real world? We don't know about you, but most of us at GOG.com have had our limbs atrophy to small vestigial nubbins since all of our shopping happens online these days. Of course, one thing that sometimes happens in real world stores with real world goods--particularly when they have a good sale--is that they run out of stock. Usually that means that the deal was so good that they couldn't keep up with demand.

Well, in the digital realm, this is usually pretty rare. How do you run out of stock on digital games, short of entropy devouring the universe? Well, we have gotten 101 games that will be on sale on the front page of GOG.com, but the discounts are so high at the moment that we can't just sell an unlimited number of copies of these games: we are only able to sell a few at these discounts--up to 80% off--and once they're gone, they're gone.

So what games will be on sale in our Insomnia promo? Bestselling classics and new games alike. There will also occasionally be some free games in super limited numbers (like, 20 or 30 copies)--if you're fast enough on the trigger finger to pick 'em up, that is. The deal will run from now until we're out of "stock" of games for the sale, and games may show up more than once. So it's time to bathe in a tub of coffee*, dip some espresso**, snort an energy drink***, or do whatever else it takes to stay up so you don't miss out on the best deals on fantastic games on GOG.com since summer.
*This is probably not a good idea
**This is definitely not a good idea
***This is totally safe, though****
****NO IT'S NOT WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU CRAZY PERSON
Post edited November 13, 2013 by TheEnigmaticT
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npalsensei: LOL, this thread makes the sales even more hilarious xP
So true!
I'm in need to take a walk... but then I just read some comments here! so funny :D
Buy King's Bounty!
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Bosamba: This kind of tactic should be beyond GOG. I've never felt compelled to write on this website before, but I had to write something for this event. You're purposefully "limiting" stock just to induce demand and get easy sales.

If I wanted to experience this kind of stress, and later on buyer's remorse, I'd subject myself to Wal-Mart on Thanksgiving night. I'm sure you'll get more sales than you typically would. It just comes across as exploitative to me and not endearing to your customers.

I'm glad you're trying new techniques. As for me personally I hope you'll continue to have the sales where I have enough time to contemplate and think about what I'm buying before I hit the button. There's many reasons I don't shop at Amazon for my gaming purchases, among them being their lightning deals.

If a game is available on GOG and Steam, I'll always buy it from GOG first. You've earned my loyalty from past actions, and I wish to continue in the future.

TLDR: Don't stoop to sleazy sales tactics, I view GOG better than that.
And what is wrong with them promoting themselves and trying to get sales?
Ooo never heard of Space Colony before. Looks neat.
BG&E for free, and "offer already expired" AGAIN!!

If tommorow my kid come back from the kindergarten with the note asking where he learn this... inappropriate language it will be all your fault GOG!
Post edited November 13, 2013 by Mr_GeO
King’s Bounty: Crossworlds GOTY now
Go, Sylvester,go!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK0sEnK2qMU

Grab one copy of Big Roll for me!
What the hell did I just come home to?
i start to wonder, maybe this promo is a stress test for the gog site.
just image how many people are viewing this site and keep press refresh.....
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GOG.com: Deals so good, you won't want to fall asleep.
You remember back when you used to walk into a store, browse the shelves, pick out a game, and then buy it--all in the actual real world? We don't know about you, but most of us at GOG.com have had our limbs atrophy to small vestigial nubbins since all of our shopping happens online these days. Of course, one thing that sometimes happens in real world stores with real world goods--particularly when they have a good sale--is that they run out of stock. Usually that means that the deal was so good that they couldn't keep up with demand.

Well, in the digital realm, this is usually pretty rare. How do you run out of stock on digital games, short of entropy devouring the universe? Well, we have gotten 101 games that will be on sale on the front page of GOG.com, but the discounts are so high at the moment that we can't just sell an unlimited number of copies of these games: we are only able to sell a few at these discounts--up to 80% off--and once they're gone, they're gone.

So what games will be on sale in our Insomnia promo? Bestselling classics and new games alike. There will also occasionally be some free games in super limited numbers (like, 20 or 30 copies)--if you're fast enough on the trigger finger to pick 'em up, that is. The deal will run from now until we're out of "stock" of games for the sale, and games may show up more than once. So it's time to bathe in a tub of coffee*, dip some espresso**, snort an energy drink***, or do whatever else it takes to stay up so you don't miss out on the best deals on fantastic games on GOG.com since summer.

*This is probably not a good idea
**This is definitely not a good idea
***This is totally safe, though****
****NO IT'S NOT WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU CRAZY PERSON
How many are left??
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Ophelium: Buy King's Bounty!
you mean buy it again?

Too late anyway, Larry's on.
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Fictionvision: What the hell did I just come home to?
Insanity.
I guess I'm the exception here, but I will leave the site now and take another look only next week, after this promo has safely ended.

I really hate being pressured to make a snap purchase decision, so looking at this promo would be far too stressful for me to bother with. It's not worth whichever savings I could get.
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Fictionvision: What the hell did I just come home to?
Leave, leave before you get stuck!
How long is this thing going to go on?