That's why I refuse to buy from the Japanese store except in rare occasions (they have been known to have pricing that is cheaper then even in the US, but it's super rare).

Usually, I just use a VPN and buy from either the UK or US Origin sites via Paypal during a 50% off sale.

U.S. only again? Week 2 is on:

"Shop now & save $10 in December: Buy any game this month, and we'll give you a $10 gift code to use on any purchase of $30 or more during your December holiday shopping. You will receive the code in your confirmation email. Restrictions apply.

Each of these games is only $9.99! The Sims™ Medieval™, The Sims™ 2 Apartment Life, The Sims™ 3 Outdoor Living Stuff, Need for Speed™ SHIFT, Mass Effect™ 2 Digital Deluxe Edition, FIFA Soccer 11, Dragon Age™ II, Battlefield: Bad Company™2 and LITTLEST PET SHOP™.

Each of these games is only $4.99! Battlefield: Bad Company™2 SPECACT Kit Upgrades, FIFA Soccer 10, NFL Head Coach, Need for Speed™ ProStreet and The Sims™ Castaway Stories."

Those two packs from week 1 are still on, the NFS pack is a good deal IF you want the newest NFS title. That's $60 for The Run + 20 for all others.

Go to hell EA. I can only defend you for so long.

I was on the Alice page and a banner simply said get $10 back on any purchase in Origin. What does that really mean once you click on it? It means you get $10 off your next purchase over $30 in december.