UPDATE: RX 6900 XT stand-alone graphics cards are now included!
AMD surprise us with another awesome AMD Rewards game bonus and this new AMD Raise the Game bundle has both Far Cry 6 and Resident Evil Village up for grabs!
This offer is valid for those who are buying a Gaming PC or Laptop with an ALL AMD config, meaning both the CPU and Graphic Card need to be inside.
The good news is the range is large, including AMD Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series 5, 7 & 9 CPU, along with the full Radeon 6000 series. From September 10th – December 31st, the eligible AMD Ryzen / Radeon Gaming PC builds are:
You’ll need to claim your AMD Rewards key from the retailer, so make sure they’re AMD authorised (see PB Tech if you’re in New Zealand).
Once you’ve got your new hardware sorted, you’re in for a treat!
Resident Evil Village: Set a few years after the horrifying events in the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard, the all-new storyline begins with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new location, free from their past nightmares. Just as they are building their new life together, tragedy befalls them once again. When BSAA captain Chris Redfield attacks their home, Ethan must once again head into hell to get his kidnapped daughter back.
Graphically stunning to behold, both in terms of art direction and the ultra-realistic graphics powered by the RE Engine, this fight for survival will have to chasing down leads and hunting for clues while running for your life 🙂
Far Cry 6: Dive into the gritty world of a modern-day guerilla revolution to liberate a nation from its oppressive dictator Anton, who wants to build the wealth of the nation for his son to inherit – he will sacrifice the freedom and lives of anyone who stands in his way.
After revolution and decades of foreign economic sanctions and blockade, Yara has been frozen in time, forcing its people to find new ways to adapt. In its past life, Yara was a prosperous nation and a tropical paradise that attracted travellers from all over the world, excited to explore its lush jungles, pristine beaches, and sprawling capitol city!
It’s going to be an exciting adventure, and being a Far Cry game, co-op too!
GAME ON!
Quick note! We’ve heard of a couple of freezes when detecting the hardware to activate the AMD Rewards Key, if you get stuck the AMD Rewards team can get things sorted, you can contact them via www.amdrewards.com/support should you need help.
Intel is back and they’ve got another awesome new Intel Master Key game bonus offer for those gearing up with select Intel Desktop CPU, Gaming PC or Gaming Laptops!
This new Intel Master Key unlocks two very different games, Humankind and Crysis Remastered. The eligible date range for purchases is from August 27th 2021 – January 31st 2022 and only from authorised Intel partners (see PB Tech in New Zealand) so you can claim your Master Key Code, quick links below for our favourite Intel CPU options.
Now onwards to the best bit, let’s check out those games!
HUMANKIND: Just released and looking darn good, with a hilarious launch trailer about the battles the rage between those wanting to be the first in history. The game world is, for a part at least, historically based, so you can destroy or improve, starve or thrive, and create a civilization that is unique to the choices made.
Gameplay is turn based, very strategic. It’s a brilliant PC game, changing with each playthrough.
Those who have been gaming for a while will instantly recognise the next game, it set the bar for PC performance for many years following its original release, it innovated hero shooter gameplay mechanics and gave us gamers the freedom to play parts of the game in our own unique way, the world design was exciting and for the most part, quite open.
CRYSIS REMASTERED: You’ll get all 3 main games in the Crysis Trilogy, so there is a lot to get though – but storylines are strong, gameplay is excellent and remastered graphics are beautiful. Re-visit the dangerous North Korean islands, save humanity from a deadly virus in New York City and uncover the truth about C.E.L.L.
MAXIMUM ARMOUR. MAXIMUM POWER. MAXIMUM SPEED!
PLEASE NOTE: We’ve had reports about the text message verification tool having issues sending messages to NZ numbers. If you get stuck at all during game activation be sure to log Support Claim with the Intel Master Key Team – they will help fix these sort of issues should they arise.
UPDATE: This promotion has now ended, check out the new Intel Master Key promotions!
Intel is on a roll and they’ve got ANOTHER awesome Intel master Key bonus bundle offer for those gearing up with selected Intel Core i5, i7 or i9 CPU, or gaming PC/laptops featuring this hardware inside!
Before we jump into this latest offer, it’s important to note that Intel Master Key codes do not stack, so you’ll only be able to register and redeem one per eligible purchase – best advice is to check out the Intel Master Key Ubisoft Pick 3 bundle which is available at the moment too, choosing the best game offer for you 🙂 This new offer does include the whole of the Intel 11th desktop CPU lineup too, great news for those getting themselves the popular i5-11400, which wasn’t included in other recent promotions until now!
It’s also important to note that these are two rather ruthlessly violent games, and R18 age restrictions will apply.
This new Intel Master Key unlocks two exciting new games, Chivalry 2 and Hitman 3. The eligible date range for purchases is from April 16th through to August 31st 2021 and only from authorised Intel partners (PB Tech in New Zealand) so you can claim your Master Key Code, quick links below for our favourites Intel CPU options.
Looking at the games up for grabs it’s going to get bloody, with medieval carnage and modern assassinations to enjoy.
Chivalry 2 is currently in the latter stages of BETA testing and the gameplay is very polished already, it looks ready to release. Best described as a first-person-stabber with a combination of action-packed and strategic gameplay, this game has a strong following from those who played the original.
It’s very violent, as battles are, and those going sword to sword in close combat will be treated to an array of decapitations and dismemberments, whereas those playing as an archer may enjoy a little more comfort unleashing death from the castle walls, well, at least until those walls break 😛 And they will, the massive multi-stage battles take players all the way from the surrounding countryside into the castle courts.
Hitman 3 is a stealth game, with this latest release being touted as the dramatic conclusion to the new World of Assassination trilogy. This epic adventure takes the player into a range of exciting locations to kill people, and lets us be pretty creative or direct in our approach to murder… adding to replayability of this one.
Both such good games! We’ll continue to update with more awesome new offers as they come in, so be sure to keep your eyes on the GGPC Computers Blog for the latest.
PLEASE NOTE: We’ve had reports about the text message verification tool having issues sending messages to NZ numbers. If you get stuck at all during game activation be sure to log Support Claim with the Intel Master Key Team – they will help fix these sort of issues should they arise.
UPDATE: This promotion has now ended, check out the new Intel Master Key promotions!
Hold on tight! We’ve got great news for those gearing up with a new Intel CPU, Gaming PC or Gaming Laptop!
Those fine folks at Ubisoft and Intel have teamed up and this latest Intel Master Key code has some very cool games up for grabs – but you’ll have to pick exactly which ones the key will activate… which will you choose?
Via Intel: “We have teamed up with our partners to let you experience some of our best titles at no extra cost! Choose from three different Ubisoft franchises, including Watch Dogs: Legion, Riders Republic, and Immortals Fenyx Rising with your purchase of an eligible Intel® Coreâ„¢ processor.”
This promotion is valid on qualifying purchases from March 23rd 2021 – August 31st 2021, or while code supplies last, and only from authorised retailers (PB Tech in New Zealand)
The offer is split between 3 different tiers of unlocks.
Step #1 is Ubisoft Pick 1 of 3 Games
Option A:At first glance Riders Republic may look like dirt biking version of steep, but it’s got snow boarding in it too so the comparison can be more direct 😛 Really though, this game is so much more, 50 players on screen at once type stuff.
As I write this the game hasn’t actually released yet, so depending on when you’re reading this, you could be picking a pre-order.
Boasting a large world to explore, from snowy mountains to arid canyons, the gameplay zone comprised of iconic US national parks: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Sequoia Park, Zion, Canyonlands, Mammoth Mountain, Grand Teton… all mashed up into one unique place for you to shred.
We can squad up with friends and take on downhill races, dominate maps in team vs team competitions, or challenge ourselves with player vs player modes and events. Some of best parts of the trailer look to be the mass races, with a large number of player clambering over each other to be the first across the finish line (or the last one standing…).
Looking for a massively multiplayer extreme sports game? Riders Republic is something new and fun!
Option B:Watch Dogs Legion has just enjoyed it’s first birthday and the online world is teeming with new life. Join in on a game that lets you play as well… pretty much anyone you meet while your explore a near-future London. Fight back against the authoritarian powers who want to take over, and find out who is behind the Zero-Day bombings.
The world is large and richly populated, it’s as easy to spend the night messing around playing darts in a pub as it is to do some of the games missions, and you can play this one with friends now too, there is a range of co-op mode missions to enjoy together!
With so much to offer players, and so many ways to complete the game adding to the replayability of this one, Watch Dogs Legion is probably going to be the top pick for most!
Option C: Immortals Fenyx Rising is an utterly gorgeous game set in the open world filled with Greek Gods & their mythological kin. It’s the only game on our list that can be tried before you commit thanks to the Immortals Fenyx Rising Demo being freely available to download on PC.
If you enjoy adventure platformers, this is a great pick. The quest will have you mastering the legendary powers of the gods as you face familiar beasts such as Cyclops, Medusa & Minotaur.
The game is well optimised and easy to enjoy at very high resolutions, the weapon variety and wings combine nicely to create free flowing combat and exploration.
Step #2 is Ubisoft Pick 1 of 2 Games
Option A: ANNO 1800 welcomes you to the dawn of the Industrial Age in this excellent city builder game. Will you innovate or exploit? Liberate those in need, or perhaps become the oppressor..?!
A sprawling world is yours to create and manage, you’ll be celebrated by your citizens if you succeed and scorned when you don’t. Plan efficient logistic networks, explore, settle new lands, and dominate your opponents by diplomacy, trade, or warfare.
Build an empire that will stand the test of time. This game is capable of pushing your new CPU to its limits with the huge metropolises.
Option B: Star Trek Bridge Crew was originally released as an exclusively VR experience, but now this team based Star Trek simulator is playable with or without.
Have you ever wanted serve on a Federation Starship? Well, this rather epic game actually lets you become crew or captain on the USS Aegis, a new Starfleet ship sent to explore uncharted space in search of a new Vulcan homeworld.​ As officers of the Federation, every action and decision you make together will determine the fate of your ship and crew.
This is quite a unique game, offering players a true-to-life level of immersion in the Star Trek universe. A must have for those wanting a multiplayer VR experience, and now very enjoyable without VR too.
Step #3 gives you another game named Hunter’s Arena: Legends and some DLC for that game, no need to choose 🙂 There are some conditions in which the World of Tanks in-game currency offer can’t be redeemed to an existing account, but you could always create an alt account if you really wanted.
So there we have it, that’s 3 awesome new games (at least) and some sweet extras, thanks to both Intel and Ubisoft for the sweet new bundle!
PLEASE NOTE: We’ve had reports about the text message verification tool having issues sending messages to NZ numbers. If you get stuck at all during game activation be sure to log Support Claim with the Intel Master Key Team – they will help fix these sort of issues should they arise.
Timed rather nicely with the 11th Gen Intel CPU release, this offer is available for limited time and only on certain models, see the latest in the Intel Store.
UPDATE: This AMD Rewards bonus has been extended until December 5th 2020
AMD have even more free games up for grabs and this time it’s for those grabbing a new Radeon RX 5500, RX 5600 or RX 5700 (XT) graphics card, or custom gaming PC featuring these awesome GPU!
This new AMD Rewards Raise the Game bonus promotion has two games on offer, and you can register to redeem one or both depending on the graphics card purchased.
This promotion is valid only on qualifying AMD purchases from July 14th 2020 – December 5th 2020, and only from authorised retailers (See eligible AMD Graphics cards atPB Tech in NZ).
We’ll update the article with the direct link to the code redemption page as soon as it goes live, but until then, lets take a closer look at the awesome games that are up for grabs!
Godfall: Get ready to hack your way through hordes in this looter-slasher, melee action-RPG 🙂 You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Tear through foes as you climb through each of the elemental realms and challenge the mad god, Macros who awaits you at the top.
World of Warcraft Shadowlands: Discover what lies beyond the world you know in the next chapter of the World of Warcraft saga – Shadowlands! The veil between life and death is no more. With a single act of destruction, Sylvanas Windrunner has ripped open the way to the afterlife. Azeroth’s staunchest defenders have been dragged into all-consuming darkness. An ancient force of death threatens to break its bonds and unravel reality.
Hidden realms of wonder and horror await any who would pass to the other side. The Shadowlands is home to an entire realm of the departed; it is a world between worlds whose delicate balance preserves life and death itself. As one of Azeroth’s greatest champions, you have been granted the power to cross over in body and soul. Now you must investigate a conspiracy to unmake the cosmos, and help Warcraft legends journey back… or fulfill their ultimate destiny.
Align yourself with one of four Covenants—mysterious sects, each with their own ambition for the Shadowlands—to restore balance to the hereafter
If you havn’t played WoW yet, you’re in for a treat, the base game is free to try if you’re wanting to jump in ahead of the Shadowlands update too 🙂
UPDATE:This offer has now ended, see the latest Nvidia Promotions here!
Nvidia are back again with another good game bonus offer!
Gear up and get ready for some awesome team tactical gaming with the latest register to redeem TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE GOLD EDITION game code for those getting themselves a selected RTX Graphics Card, or Gaming PC featuring this hardware.
You’ll need to get in quick for this one though, the offer is only valid on purchases from July 30th – September 30th 2020. (Original end date August 28th)
This offer is only available from selected RTX graphics cards, quick links below for all models included in this promotion. (See the full range of Nvidia GeForce Graphics Cards at PB Tech)
Once you’ve got your awesome new hardware, you’ll need to register to redeem your game code, see quick links below forDesktop Graphics Cards or Gaming PC featuring these included in the promotion.
Register to Redeem MSi RTX Graphics Cards (Also includes Laptops and Desktop PC!)
Rainbow 6 Seige: Master the art of destruction and gadgetry in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. Face intense close-quarters combat, high lethality, tactical decision making, team play and explosive action within every moment. Engage in a brand-new style of assault using an unrivalled level of destruction and gadgetry!
On defence: Coordinate with your team to transform your environments into strongholds. Trap, fortify and create defensive systems to prevent being breached by the enemy.
On attack: Lead your team through narrow corridors, barricaded doorways and reinforced walls. Combine tactical maps, observation drones, rappelling and more to plan, attack and defuse every situation.
The Gold Edition pack allows the player to choose from dozens of highly trained, Special Forces operators from around the world. Deploy the latest technology to track enemy movement. Shatter walls to open new lines of fire. Breach ceilings and floors to create new access points. Employ every weapon and gadget from your deadly arsenal to locate, manipulate and destroy your enemies and the environment around them.
Running high frames and refresh rates on competitive games allow you to see things sooner and hit what you are aiming at. This Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege high FPS and Hz video shows the benefits of using a powerful graphics card like the GeForce RTX 2080Ti with a 240 Hz monitor.
The base game feels like a modern Counterstrike at first, so you can jump in and get into the lethal shooter gameplay side right away, but much like CS as you learn the various levels the game starts to evolve into a very deep, rather slow tactical shooter, packed full of glorious PVP misdirection and bait movements.
More than just point and shoot, there is a real emphasis on using environmental sounds to locate the enemies in this one too, adding to the tension and everyone slowly creeps about the place, peeping through holes in walls and popping off rounds to cover the sounds created elsewhere.
You can play the game in a single-player mode they call ‘situations’ and this is great for trying out new things without having to wait for the match to end to try things again. Multiplayer is also doable in solo queue but the game really comes into its own when you team up with mates and get on the microphones.
You don’t actually need to have the highest-end graphics card to enjoy this game too, 60+ FPS is achievable on entry-level GTX configs (remember this game bonus offer is ONLY for RTX graphics cards though), simply don a riot shield, work with your team, and have fun emptying the clip 🙂
UPDATE:This offer has now ended, see the latest Nvidia Promotions here!
UPDATE: Last redemption for game code: August 31st, 2020 (TBC!)
Those fine folks at Nvidia have just given us another free game bonus offer!
That’s right folks, get ready to embark on your journey with an awesome register to redeem Death Stranding game code offer for those getting themselves a selected RTX Graphics Card, or Gaming PC featuring this hardware.
You’ll need to get in quick for this one though, the offer is only valid on purchases from July 9th – July 29th 2020.
This offer is only available from selected RTX graphics cards, quicks links below for all models included in this promotion. (See the full range at PB Tech)
Once you’ve got your awesome new hardware, you’ll need to register to redeem your game code, see quick links below forDesktop Graphics Cards or Gaming PC featuring these included in the promotion.
Death Stranding: From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.
Explore a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Become Sam Bridges as he seeks to reconnect the shattered reality one step at a time. Nvidia GeForce RTX brings the experience to life with unmatched gaming performance and image quality, powered by NVIDIA DLSS 2.0.
UPDATE: This promotion has now ended, the codes expire November 7th so please activate ASAP!
Woohooo! AMD have just kicked off an awesome new free game bonus offer for those getting themselves selected Ryzen CPU, or Gaming PC featuring these powerful processors!
For a limited time (and while code stocks last) you can register to redeem a BONUS AMD Rewards Key with select AMD Ryzen
This promotion is valid only on qualifying AMD purchases from July 7th 2020 – October 3rd 2020, and only from authorised retailers (PB Tech in NZ)
Eligible models for Ryzen Equipped to WIN AMD Rewards promotion linked below!
This new AMD Rewards Key offer unlocks an awesome game!
PLEASE NOTE: Assassins Creed Valhalla release date TBC December 2020
Assassins Creed Valhalla: Become Eivor, a mighty Viking raider and lead your clan from the harsh shores of Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England. Explore a beautiful, mysterious open world where you’ll face brutal enemies, raid fortresses, build your clan’s new settlement, and forge alliances to win glory and earn a place in Valhalla. England in the age of the Vikings is a fractured nation of petty lords and warring kingdoms. Beneath the chaos lies a rich and untamed land waiting for a new conqueror. Will it be you?
As with previous AMD Rewards Key promotions, you’ll have to claim your key first and then activate it via the portal – this activation must be done with the AMD hardware fitted inside your system!
Step #1: Purchase an eligible AMD component or Gaming PC featuring this hardware from a participating retailer.
Step #2: Register your purchase to redeem your AMD REWARDS KEY from the retailer. (PB Tech)
Step #4: Enter your AMD REWARDS KEY on the page that follows the login (shown below) – IMPORTANT! You’ll need to redeem from the PC that has the AMD hardware fitted inside, you cannot redeem from your mobile device.
Step #5: A prompt will appear for verification, click OK to proceed and follow the prompts.
Step #6: Success! Proceed to the next step – we’re almost there!
Step #7: You’ll now see the ‘My Rewards’ screen, any game options will be available to your here.
Step #8: IMPORTANT! Only click if you want to activate the token , you can wait till near the end of the promotion if you want to (but don’t leave it too long, codes do expire!)
Step 9: Once you click the ‘activate’ link you’ll be taken to launcher or landing page (For Assassins Creed Vahalla this will likely be uPlay or Epic Games launchers.), login or create a new account to proceed.
Step #10: Redeem your AMD Rewards Game Pass in the new box that has appeared – you’ve done it!
If you get stuck at any stage of the activation process you can send a message to the AMD team directly via the eTicket Contact Form which is linked at the bottom of the AMD Rewards Support Page www.amdrewards.com/faq.
It’s pretty great just how good the AMD team are at responding to messages, our last ticket test was sent on 25/02/2020 and was responded to within 12 hours – well done AMD!
This promotion has now ended, and register to redeem links are closing now, please check the NZ/AU links below!
Bundle valid on purchase dates: September 17th – November 18th, 2019. Codes do expire, so please redeem immediately once received (expiration date TBC as December 18th 2019)
The stakes have never been higher. Become a lethal Tier One operator with the power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX. The revolutionary RTX platform maximizes your performance and visual fidelity on PC with real-time ray tracing and super-powerful AI processing. As you delve into clandestine covert operations that affect the global balance of power or showcase your skills against the toughest enemies in fierce multiplayer battles, GeForce RTX delivers the ultimate PC gaming experience!
As with the previous Nvidia Promotions, you must first claim your code from the brand redemption page, then they will send you a new code that must be activated via Nvidia Experience.
Your RTX graphics card must be fitted in your Gaming Desktop/Laptop when you activate the game.
Bundle Valid on purchase dates:Â May 28th – Aug 6th, 2019
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.
