Purchase a download in the Middle east

[Hazemddo]

Hello,

I was wondering, is there a way to purchase a Mass Effect download for the PC from the Middle east? I had the game pre-ordered, however since I live in KSA it would have taken about 7 business days for the physical delivery.

That's why I was thrilled to see a "Download Purchase" on Direct2Drive.com and I canceled my pre-order on gamestop.com hoping for a faster game access.

I was shocked when finalizing my transaction to see a Country restriction on the purchase. EA online shop offers the same only for US/Canada and Gamestop takes me to a blank screen all the time.

Sigh.....

I am a huge fan of bioware and an addicted RPGer/gamer in general, getting games on time has always been my problem. That's why I loved everything about STEAM and that's why I canceled my pre-order on the spot for the download purchase.
I was hoping to fill my spare time from quitting WoW with Mass Effect until WAR is released. I can see though that its not gonna happen.

Guess its only gonna be puzzle quest till WAR is out, EA guys please consider selling through STEAM or removing those country restriction thingies... its a Game for crying out loud.

Hope you don't do the same with WAR.... I sure as hell don't wanna have to purchase WoTLK just cuz I can't get WAR on time.

Hazem

[Speshal Crayon]

I am of no help but; Puzzle Quest FTW! That game is like crack.

I agree that EA should consider selling through Steam. My experience with Steam has been far greater than my experience with EA Downloader. In some cases, I would much rather buy from Steam than buy a physical copy.