So, I had a giveaway of XCOM: Enemy Unknown recently, but as it turns out quite a few people couldn't enter because the site thinks they own the game -- because they played it during the free weekend.

I contacted support and this is a bug in the Steam API that gives SG.com the list of games you own, so there's nothing they can do. If re-syncing your account doesn't help, the situation should resolve itself in a week or so as the game disappears.

This sucks, though, because people who actually tried the game are now being punished for it. So, I'm organizing a little giveaway on the side especially for you. The rules are as follows:

  • On your Steam profile, XCOM must be listed as "Recently Played", while it does not exist under "All Games". If this is the case, you are unable to enter a regular giveaway because the site thinks you own the game. To test this, try entering an existing giveaway (like this one) and it should say "Exists in Your Account". Try re-syncing your account first to see if that resolves the problem.
  • Your Steam profile must be public or else I can't verify this or send you the gift if you win (since I can't see your e-mail address).

If this applies to you, post in this thread. Registration is open from now until Monday 14th at 06:00 UTC. Or thereabouts. The forum doesn't show exact times, so registration is over exactly when I say it's over. I will also edit this post when that happens.

I will tally the accounts and use random.org to pick a winner, who will be announced here. Copy will be sent through Steam whenever we're both online. Results are non-negotiable, offer void where prohibited, etcetera. :-)

Update: entering the giveaway has ended with 40 valid entries who qualify.

Congratulations orestisf, you're the winner!

11 years ago*

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I'd like to apply, I loved it during free weekend (didnt get around to playing much though :( )

11 years ago
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that;s a very cool offer.

11 years ago
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Last bump before going to bed. Giveaway tomorrow morning!

11 years ago
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Hi, I'd like to enter as well. Thanks a lot!

11 years ago
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Count me in kind stranger.

11 years ago
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i would like to enter and thsnks :) :)

11 years ago
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Giveaway has now closed, no more will be accepted. Give me a bit of time to process. :-)

11 years ago
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random.org determined a winner; I sent a friend invite and now we wait.

11 years ago
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aaaand win confirmed! Thanks a lot man!!

11 years ago
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Closed 11 years ago by Nudiustertian.