I got it, you guys all just suck.
Tips and tricks (for USA and non-UK people):
The actual link -
http://eastore.ea.com/servlet/PromoServlet/promoID.13025200 (All the links you guys posted thus far are referral links. Please learn to tell the difference!)
Use a fake email address -
http://www.mailinator.com/
Some fake info:
City - Bradford
Country - UK
Zip - BD7 1DP
Address - Use google
Phone - XXXXX XXXXXX (no dashes just a space; X's are numbers obviously....)
You will need to use a
proxy as has been stated numerous times. I used one off hidemyass.com.
The
EA download manager is a lot like Steam and weighs in at about 18MB. I installed it in a VM and it contains some odd things like pyQt.
Once you install the DLM you'll have to login with your (fake) email and password. Then you can start downloading your "purchased" games. Once it's finished downloading it will automatically unpack. You will then be given the option to install the game. If you don't want to install it but instead you want to copy the installation files then navigate to the following directory (Windows 7 only):
Code:
%programdata%\Electronic Arts\EADM\DownloadCache\{ streetfighter_2@mailinator2.com }\
replace my fake email,
streetfighter_2@mailinator2.com, with the (fake) email you used to create the account. Then copy the directory
bpparty_dd (~2.92GB) and you'll have a backup of the installation media!! (Use
Setup.exe and the CD key that you got when you "purchased" the game to install it without EA DLM. During the install using
Setup.exe you will be prompted to install the EA DLM, just click "Finish" instead.)
Anyone who wants the exact proxy I used can PM me. I don't think I should post it here.
Best of luck!
I get the Payment authorization failed but no invoice in my mail
How long does it take ?
Mine was instantaneous. Took me right to the EA page where I realized I had to download the EA DLM before I could download the game.