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Title: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: missalaire on Sun, 13 October 2013, 23:44:58
GreenManGaming.com has Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) for Free when you follow the instructions below.
Note, requires Steam Account

1. Click here to vote for your favorites for the 31st Golden Joystick Awards
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/joystick/

2. After casting your votes, you will be prompted to register or log into ComputersAndVideoGames.com

3. After you log in, on the Thank you for voting page, click red text "click here to get your code"

4. You will be redirected to GreenManGaming.com

5. Choose from Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V and log in to register for your free game
Note, if your GreenManGaming.com account log in does not work, try to log in with account information used or created at ComputersAndVideoGames.com

6. After log in, click "I want my free game!"

7. Check your email
You will receive a "Redeem your Free Game" email; however if you try the confirmation link before waiting 24 hours it may say that you have not voted yet

8. After approximately 24 hours, go to "Redeem your Free Game" email and click confirmation link. It will verify and your game will "be on the way".

9. Immediately you will receive an additional email with the Game Activation Key

10. Redeem your Game Activation Key on your Steam Account (Steam activation instructions can be found in your Game Activation Key email)
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 13 October 2013, 23:58:25
Nothing is free.  If it requires registration with something I've never heard of, I stay away.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Defying on Mon, 14 October 2013, 00:12:25
It's not working for me. :(

GMG email keeps saying I haven't voted yet. Obviously I have...
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: AKmalamute on Mon, 14 October 2013, 00:44:02
since I haven't clicked anything here, I'll say up front this could be legit.

But I've heard several times of similar scams. They usually glitch out or require physically buying things to "qualify" for a redeemable coupon that's pretty easy to ignore. They're always structured exactly like this one is described.

...if it sounds too good to be true...

Primary money making source isn't at all the buying of things ... it's selling. Namely, your email. Spammer's lists pay a lot more for a verified working email than for a "seen on the internet somewhere" address.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 14 October 2013, 00:50:39
I've already voted a few days ago and received my free game and redeemed it on Steam.

Just use a non primary email address for this if you are worried about having your email spammed. The Golden Joystick Awards voting is a pretty well known event and GreenManGaming is legit.

It's not like I'd post some sketch deal that would steal info or spam your emails. I actually do research and read comments on things before I post to ensure that deals are legit and are actually good deals, unlike some people here.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Saeko on Mon, 14 October 2013, 04:39:34
Green Man Gaming is a great site. I've bought from them several times in the past and have never had an issue, and I received my free game just fine from the promo.
If you've having any issues, make sure you voted on every category and registered on CVG, then head to https://goldenjoysticks.greenmangaming.com/ and register with the same email
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: HairyBob on Mon, 14 October 2013, 05:52:40
Sorry, but due to technical reasons, login is currently unavailable. We're working on it and will restore full functionality as soon as possible. Please try back soon.

This is what I got after submitting my votes.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Reomero on Mon, 14 October 2013, 06:16:05
Thanks for sharing ;D
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 14 October 2013, 06:23:44
I signed up and voted but the email with the game code takes me to a page saying I didn't vote. Whatever.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: RabRhee on Mon, 14 October 2013, 06:24:04
Sorry, but due to technical reasons, login is currently unavailable. We're working on it and will restore full functionality as soon as possible. Please try back soon.

This is what I got after submitting my votes.

I got the same, tried a few times with the same result. So I tried a scrap twitter account I have and that let me continue, now just waiting for the 24 hours for them to record the votes.

Thanks for the heads up Miss : )
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 14 October 2013, 11:03:21
@ the people who are complaining about their vote not being counted:

"7. Check your email
You will receive a "Redeem your Free Game" email; however if you try the confirmation link before waiting 24 hours it may say that you have not voted yet"

Please L2read.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: chocobunny on Mon, 14 October 2013, 11:40:32
I got my code after I came home from work even though I only managed to submit one vote.  Also, I've purchased a couple games from GMG and haven't had any issues activating codes on Steam.  They often have pre-order discounts that beat the prices on Steam.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: lazylex on Mon, 14 October 2013, 14:19:39
Thanks for the heads up! Got my code within an hour of taking the survey
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Tym on Mon, 14 October 2013, 14:36:56
Not sure what im doing wrong? But i dont get any red text :(
(Think im on the right page?)
(http://i.imgur.com/MHVZZmz.png)
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Hellmark on Mon, 14 October 2013, 14:39:48
I never had the text saying anything about redeeming a code. I just had it say that I was entered for a drawing for a free iPad.

EDIT: Poo. Looks like they aren't giving out codes any more - http://www.computerandvideogames.com/433659/blog/update-on-the-golden-joysticks-free-game-reward/
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Tym on Mon, 14 October 2013, 14:47:58
Boo !  :'(
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Badwrench on Mon, 14 October 2013, 16:49:04
I never had the text saying anything about redeeming a code. I just had it say that I was entered for a drawing for a free iPad.

EDIT: Poo. Looks like they aren't giving out codes any more - http://www.computerandvideogames.com/433659/blog/update-on-the-golden-joysticks-free-game-reward/

Same here.   :(
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 14 October 2013, 20:29:26
Deal is dead, locking thread.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: missalaire on Sat, 19 October 2013, 23:13:57
It's apparently back up again.

See this thread for latest comment updates:

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/104504/--mafia-ii-or-sid-meiers-civilization-v-pc-digital-download
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: inteli722 on Sat, 19 October 2013, 23:36:18
I got, like, 3 copies of Civ V and a copy of Mafia II with this.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Pacifist on Sat, 19 October 2013, 23:39:37
I got, like, 3 copies of Civ V and a copy of Mafia II with this.

Can I get a copy? Its not working for me
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: inteli722 on Sat, 19 October 2013, 23:41:41
I got, like, 3 copies of Civ V and a copy of Mafia II with this.

Can I get a copy? Its not working for me


As soon as I get my third copy, if my friend doesn't want it, then sure. I just have to get it. I'd say wait until this time tomorrow.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: demik on Sat, 19 October 2013, 23:48:54
so i registered with both and i keep getting "you haven't voted!" from GMG

**** this **** i just want Civ V
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sat, 19 October 2013, 23:51:37
sketch city, not signing up for something from sketch city

noty, noty
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: missalaire on Sat, 19 October 2013, 23:55:53
sketch city, not signing up for something from sketch city

noty, noty

Aww aren't you so clever and witty
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 20 October 2013, 00:00:43
sketch city, not signing up for something from sketch city

noty, noty

Aww aren't you so clever and witty

you are making me blush oh finder of finds  ;)

also, thanks inteli!!  :-*
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: inteli722 on Sun, 20 October 2013, 00:02:31
so i registered with both and i keep getting "you haven't voted!" from GMG

**** this **** i just want Civ V


It takes at least 12 hours in my experience.


WAIT, DEMILK
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: demik on Sun, 20 October 2013, 00:05:43
but but i need instant gratification :(
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Tym on Sun, 20 October 2013, 03:53:22
Got mine, cheers miss
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: missalaire on Sun, 20 October 2013, 15:37:54
Got mine, cheers miss

Awesome, enjoy!

Glad some people are being smart when it comes to signing up and appreciative rather than snarky. Ironic really when they got someone else to do the work for them and get them the free game anyways.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: demik on Sun, 20 October 2013, 15:45:26
still nothing, only I could **** up getting something free >.>
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: RabRhee on Sun, 20 October 2013, 15:56:10
still nothing, only I could **** up getting something free >.>

I tried mine after 24 hours and still nothing, in fact after this post was locked. It came through after about 32, 33 hours. Before then it just said it hadn't registered but I was still on the list, or something like that.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: demik on Sun, 20 October 2013, 15:58:46
yeah same here
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Hellmark on Mon, 21 October 2013, 11:50:32
I had to redo the survey, but using the same account to get it.
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: sovano on Mon, 21 October 2013, 12:46:55
I just got my CD key in about 12 hours. Thanks for sharing this!
Title: Re: Mafia II or Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) Free
Post by: Alpha_Tay on Tue, 22 October 2013, 03:34:10
just received my mafia 2 cd-keys, i voted on oct 19, and just re-request the link https://goldenjoysticks.greenmangaming.com/c/x from email topics Thank you from Green Man Gaming and Golden Joysticks‏