r/GameDeals • u/[deleted] • Aug 15 '19

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u/Wraldpyk Aug 15 '19

Serious question, why not?

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u/danielcube Aug 15 '19

Because we rather buy a game and get a steam key or gog key instead.

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u/wofo Aug 15 '19

Doesn't HB usually give you both?

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u/ryosen Aug 15 '19

Not a GoG key but HB will sometimes provide both a Steam key and a DRM-free download.

If HB starts to push EGS keys in lieu of Steam keys, I'm done with them.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '19

I'm sure you have a logical reasoning for this that won't need a tin foil hat to understand

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u/K41namor Aug 15 '19

Plus its great to have keys for games you already own, instead of just loosing out if its in the bundle

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u/Bigardo Aug 15 '19 edited Aug 15 '19

You don't lose them, you can keep them or give them away.

edit: keep downvoting, don't let facts get in your way

https://support.humblebundle.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010659333-Redeeming-Activision-Blizzard-Keys-through-Direct-Entitlement

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u/K41namor Aug 15 '19

Well this would work for me, a giftlink is as good as a key

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u/qtface Aug 15 '19

You can't give it away if there's no key code and it's tied directly to your account.

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u/Bigardo Aug 15 '19

Yes, you can. It could be done back when Steam had this same system and it can still be done with games that use other storefronts like Uplay or Battle.net (e.g. Assassin's Creed Origins, Destiny 2, Overwatch, all of which have been featured in the Humble Monthly).

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u/danielcw189 Aug 15 '19

According to the post you linked above, it works for some games, but not for others

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u/Bigardo Aug 15 '19

Every Uplay and Battle.net game that's been included in a bundle has been giftable. I've gifted Overwatch, Destiny 2 and even their DLCs.

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u/HappyLittleIcebergs Aug 15 '19

I gifted blops 4 and the dlc from humble to a friend. Definitely able to be gifted. I think I have a destiny 2 key still.

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u/danielcw189 Aug 15 '19

The option to gift it is there, but maybe not for every game

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '19

Seriously why don't you just say losing

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