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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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Ydrisselle: It was already up twice.
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wanderlust76: Whhaaaaagttt NWN2 has already been up twice? Noooooooo
It sold 1400 copies in about 3 minutes roughly 14 hours ago.
haha I didn't even see the freebie!

As for Sniper Elite... hopefully it will go away fast.
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tr7h: Ok how the heck are you guys getting the free stuff?
I click it instantly and nomatter what it goes to the 'Ooops' Screen

And when does it give you the sale? after you complete checkout or when you click buy?
freebies u get right away or so im told.. no checkout etc
how d u get gift code for a game u don't want?
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ldycash1: Doesn't Canada also make you take a test or something to win a contest? I heard that on a forum somewhere and wasn't sure if it was true. Like a maths challenge or something....
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Artificer: True, technically, but it's pathetically easy. I don't even remember exactly why they instituted it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skill_testing_question

"The combined effect of Sections 197 to 206 of the Criminal Code of Canada bans for-profit gaming or betting, with exceptions made for provincial lotteries, licensed casinos, and charity events. Many stores, radio stations, and other groups still wish to hold contests to encourage more purchases or increase consumer interest. These organizations take advantage of the fact that the law does allow prizes to be given for games of skill, or mixed games of skill and chance. In order to make the chance-based contests legal, such games generally consist of a mathematical STQ."
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tr7h: Ok how the heck are you guys getting the free stuff?
I click it instantly and nomatter what it goes to the 'Ooops' Screen

And when does it give you the sale? after you complete checkout or when you click buy?
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nijuu: freebies u get right away or so im told.. no checkout etc
confirm - no checkout
I saw Anvil of Dawn for sale about 30 minutes ago, and a couple minutes ago it's free?

I bought it in the last promo, but seeing it for sale one minute, and free the next was a bit odd...
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tapeworm00: haha I didn't even see the freebie!

As for Sniper Elite... hopefully it will go away fast.
going surprisingly quick
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Khalaq: I'll bet you were grateful to have that bacteria, too. That's the trouble with kids, these days. Lots and lots of bacteria to go around, but are they grateful for it? Hell no.
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LittleRose: I'm waiting for the first who claims they had to create the universe before they could make games. ;)
well, I don't like to brag, but in my time I had to create 3 universes just to create a game...
Sooo results..

I purchased Defender's Quest, tried the demo long ago as it was released and liked it, now i have it on my shelf.

Managed to win a copy of SpellForce Platinum and total Annihilation Kingdoms.

Surprised it is still running after my bunch of hours of sleep, got eyes open for a free or discounted Strike Suit Zero..

Nice change of a promotion, a little too much into exploiting the pscyhological side of people to create the urge in buying, but business practice is business, I guess.. Thanks, GOG!!.
Post edited November 14, 2013 by koima57
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Ungunbu: how d u get gift code for a game u don't want?
Either if you already have the game you will get a gift code or you need to select the box that says "Gift" at the checkout.
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Artificer: For anyone interested, it's definitely following this again:

http://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/1qjevg/gog_fall_insomnia_megathread_limited_quantity

Which means it's a looooong wait for SS2 and Don't Starve.
And a short wait for a reappearance of JK2.....
Too many games on the virtual shelf to possibly play before something bigger is around the corner; yet I'm content wasting time here, grabbing deals, instead of playing my just installed gamed.
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Ungunbu: is anvil of dawn good?
It was #1 on my wishlist ten years before GOG even existed.
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Deva: I saw Anvil of Dawn for sale about 30 minutes ago, and a couple minutes ago it's free?

I bought it in the last promo, but seeing it for sale one minute, and free the next was a bit odd...
That happened with Jack Keane 2 last night. It came back as a freebie about 30 min after the sale ended. People thought they were having an insomnia caused hallucination.