Game Specials/Discounts

[Axxon]

I did that after checking that I didn't have it. The Saxons pack is still $9.99 while they complete pack was only about $5.50.

So did I. Then I saw Gamersgate had Saxons for $2.50. I'm not complaining but I wonder if the Gamersgate expansion would work with the Steam game and would it then be recognized by Steam and autoupdated. Anyone know?

[Matthean]

Shank $10.04

If Quentin Tarantino made a side scroller... It's the kind of gruesome fighting kind of action. It is easier with a controller. I still may remap my buttons though. There is a short demo of it around as well.

[BYU 14]

Loved Arcanum.

I liked "Dog." :)

+1, I still have it somewhere, might be wirth a reload

[PilotMan]

Amazon has Bioshock 2 and the critically acclaimed, fast food franchise, known as Hot Dog King for $5.

[MrBug708]

So what are the steam games worth getting?

[Tasan]

Anyone play X2 or X3? Anything like the old Privateer experience or maybe even Freelancer?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Anyone play X2 or X3? Anything like the old Privateer experience or maybe even Freelancer?

I picked that X Superbox up. Looked like fun despite not knowing anything about it.

Picked up the Monkey Island pack as well.

[Tasan]

Went ahead and bought the X Superbox. I've almost bought X2 and 3 a few times now on sale, so I figured I might as well for 13 bucks. I think I'm going to stop checking now, I can't buy much more and get them played.

[FrogMan]

picked up Overlord II and Pirates for whopping total of $3.99 this morning and I'm eyeing Arkham Asylum for $7.50 in today's deals...

FM

[Draft Dodger]

I'm about to buy Dragon's Age. Couple that with the Witcher and Fallout 3, I suspect I'll be all set for a bit

[Matthean]

Some of today's better deals...

Super Meat Boy, $3.75
The Witcher Enhanced Edition, $4.99

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Some of today's better deals...

Super Meat Boy, $3.75
The Witcher Enhanced Edition, $4.99

Actually, all of the Steam deals today are repeats from last week. New deals come tomorrow.

[Matthean]

Actually, all of the Steam deals today are repeats from last week. New deals come tomorrow.

I saw some were, but haven't paid attention everyday so it's likely why I didn't notice that.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I saw some were, but haven't paid attention everyday so it's likely why I didn't notice that.

I picked up a couple on this second chance, so I'm glad they did it. :)

[Atocep]

Picked up the Indy Kids Pack on Steam for my son for $5.

Crayon Physics Deluxe (Easily makes the $5 worth it)
Delve Deeper (a really cool and fun board-like game I've been playing)
Max and the Magic Marker
Toki Tori
Secret of the Magic Crystals

[Matthean]

I picked up a couple on this second chance, so I'm glad they did it. :)

Yep, Witcher and Lara Croft I missed out on. Witcher is a easy pickup. Still not sure how I feel about the Lara Croft one after playing the demo a little bit. I think using the controller will help and another poster on a different forum said he loved it.

[FrogMan]

You can back up the game files and burn them to DVD, so you don't need to redownload gigabytes of data. Go to the Steam menu, then select the backup option. Steam automatically splits the files to make sure they fit on a regular dvd.

just wanted to thank you VERY MUCH for this tip. I did not know of this option but just tried and it is ridiculously easy. Backed up a game, uninstalled it and reinstalled it from the disk. The DVD even comes with an autorun with a little menu prompting me to which game I'd want to reinstall. Nice! :)

With all these sales with Steam, I wanted to try new games but was getting stuck with a lack on HD space. Now I can temporarily back up a game without being annoyed that I'd have to redownload it if I ever want to play it. Reinstall of a 2GB game took maybe 5 minutes, sure beats the long download time...

Thanks again!

FM

[MJ4H]

Someone talk me into or out of KOTOR for $2.49

Just bought it, not passing up that price.

[Izulde]

Victoria II for $12? Yeah I'll take that.

[MacroGuru]

Just bought FM 11 and Sniper Elite...Steam is getting to much of my money lately...

[FrogMan]

I've wanted to get my hands on Mirror's Edge ever since I played the iOS version of it. Looks like this is my chance. :)

FM

[Matthean]

Someone talk me into or out of KOTOR for $2.49

Just bought it, not passing up that price.

I even have two copies of the game(XBox, PC), but I'm trying to go disk free so I would only get it at a cheap price. So far everything else looks nice to have, but I ODed on week one so it's going to take something extra to really stand out. Neverwinter Nights 2, Mirror's Edge, and Machinarium would also be easy pick ups if I wasn't so set as is.

[Draft Dodger]

I didn't know about the backup thing either. and I just deleted a bunch of games (I really need a bigger hard drive). oh well - I'll know next time.

[whomario]

I've wanted to get my hands on Mirror's Edge ever since I played the iOS version of it. Looks like this is my chance. :)

FM

do it ! :) Very fun game and concept. Rough around the edges at times, but tons of fun :popcorn:

[FrogMan]

do it ! :) Very fun game and concept. Rough around the edges at times, but tons of fun :popcorn:

it was a done deal before I read your post. It's downloading as I type this. :)

I've had lots of fun with the iOS version of it as I said. If anybody is interested, it's still on sale for 99cents in the app store.

FM

[PilotMan]

Steam sucks so bad, I pay for games I already own and have beaten just so I can play them again, without carrying discs around.

So I added NWN 2, VIKKY 2, and KoTOR today.

[Eaglesfan27]

Hmmm. I don't have a lot of time lately .. yet I'm snowed in tonight at hotel and find myself tempted by multiple games in the paradox pack. Am I crazy for considering buying the whole pack? There are a lot of games in there I don't own and have always wanted to play like Victoria II, Hearts of Iron 3, Majesty 2, among others. It's either the pack or just one of those games.

Edit: Add Sword of the Stars and a few other games in there that have always interested me, but I've never bought. Hopefully, I find time to play them all because I just bought the Paradox pack.

[PilotMan]

Hopefully, I find time to play them all because I just bought the Paradox pack.

You are the man! It's a great collection, I already own so many of them it was hard to justify the expense.

[Eaglesfan27]

You are the man! It's a great collection, I already own so many of them it was hard to justify the expense.

Only game I owned in the collection was the base King Arthur game, so I feel like I got good value. Now, I just need time to play some of them, but I do have 5 more days of vacation once I get back to Louisiana. About to start a game of Majesty 2 now. :D

[FrogMan]

it was a done deal before I read your post. It's downloading as I type this. :)

I've had lots of fun with the iOS version of it as I said. If anybody is interested, it's still on sale for 99cents in the app store.

FM

dang, 7+ GB is a big download... :eek: Plus I had to pause it when my son wanted to play on his Steam account. Should be done at some point, I guess...

Every time I see these big download, I'm reminded of how old I am. Used to be that a big game was Ultima IV and its 5-6 floppies. :lol:

FM

[Racer]

Football Manager 2011 $19.99 on amazon.com.

[Abe Sargent]

Damn, I bought Vicky II just last week on sale for 50% off and now its 70% off today - still worth the price obv.

[Abe Sargent]

I did pick up a few of the indie packs and I'm having fun

[Icy]

I'm considering Cities XL 2011 at 50%, have any of you played it? is it a good city builder?

I haven't played a good city builder/tycoon game since the Caesar/Pharaoh series, any recommendation if not Cities XL?

[FBPro]

Football Manager 2011 $19.99 on amazon.com.
Hard copy is the same on gamestop.

[SackAttack]

Hard copy is the same on gamestop.

I believe the hard copy uses Steamworks, FWIW, much like Civ V. Not sure if the Amazon copy does.

[Draft Dodger]

I'm considering Cities XL 2011 at 50%, have any of you played it? is it a good city builder?

I haven't played a good city builder/tycoon game since the Caesar/Pharaoh series, any recommendation if not Cities XL?

I have and wasn't overwhelmed with it. wasn't the replacement for Sim City that I hoped it was going to be

[bhlloy]

I hated Cities XL - couldn't get into it at all. With all it's issues Sim City 4 is still a million times better IMO

[Surtt]

I believe the hard copy uses Steamworks, FWIW, much like Civ V. Not sure if the Amazon copy does.
I picked up a copy from Amazon,
it gave me the option to install from Steam or off the disk.

[cschex]

I hated Cities XL - couldn't get into it at all. With all it's issues Sim City 4 is still a million times better IMO

Speaking of Sim City 4, the deluxe edition is one of the daily deals today on Steam for 4.99.

Finally going to get Kings Bounty. Platinum Edition for under 9 bucks? Sold.

[DaddyTorgo]

Really? 4.99?

sign me up!

[Scoobz0202]

Speaking of Sim City 4, the deluxe edition is one of the daily deals today on Steam for 4.99.


Hell yes. Was it Bucc that had a post on Sim City 4 and what add-ons to put on it? Anybody know?

[DaddyTorgo]

Hell yes. Was it Bucc that had a post on Sim City 4 and what add-ons to put on it? Anybody know?

Yeah - I think it was. We need to find that post.

[mckerney]

Hell yes. Was it Bucc that had a post on Sim City 4 and what add-ons to put on it? Anybody know?

Network Add-On Mod (http://constantmayhem.com/Downloads/NetworkAddonMod_Setup.zip)

[EagleFan]

I blame Steam for my having too many things to play and not enough time to play them...

Just made an impulse buy of the Indie Mix Pack and Sim City 4.

I guess I can't complain too much though, 6 games for under 10 bucks is a good deal in my book.

[Icy]

I finally purchased all the Railroad tycoon pack (1, 2 and sid Meier's). I'm

Having a blast with them as tycoon games plus my 3 years old kid loves trains above any other toy, so he enjoys a lot watching me playing it and seeing the trains moving around, telling me the color choice for them, etc.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Haven't checked this out personally yet , but I assume it's good until midnight at least. Half price sale today on the ME2 DLC.
Mass Effect 2 DLC Xbox Live Sale - G4tv.com (http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/709428/Mass-Effect-2-DLC-Xbox-Live-Sale.html)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Picked up the King's Bounty pack today. Didn't even realize it was turn-based strategy until I watched the trailer. Really excited to play it.

[SackAttack]

Haven't checked this out personally yet , but I assume it's good until midnight at least. Half price sale today on the ME2 DLC.
Mass Effect 2 DLC Xbox Live Sale - G4tv.com (http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/709428/Mass-Effect-2-DLC-Xbox-Live-Sale.html)

More than half-price, I think. I picked up Overlord and Shadow Broker for 200 points each (but I can't use either of them with my 360 out of commission, yay!) and I'm pretty sure at least Shadow Broker goes for 1200 normally.

[Philliesfan980]

Picked up Sim City 4 at that price.

Just a heads-up for those of you who bought the game recently, and have a newer computer, here are some helpful tips for playing the game. It's strange, but apparently newer multi-core CPU's don't like old games.

Looking to improve your SimCity 4 experience? - Steam Users' Forums (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1685749)

[Draft Dodger]

nice - getting rid of that resolution cap will be great

[Alan T]

Picked up Sim City 4 at that price.

Just a heads-up for those of you who bought the game recently, and have a newer computer, here are some helpful tips for playing the game. It's strange, but apparently newer multi-core CPU's don't like old games.

Looking to improve your SimCity 4 experience? - Steam Users' Forums (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1685749)


One other suggestion, for people using windows 7 (and maybe vista), the game has a horrible issue when you go from full screen and alt-tab out. Often it would stop working for me. So I always play in windows mode now to compensate for that.

[Tim Tellean]

Ubisoft Headlines Direct2Drive Publisher's Week; 50% Off Select Games

Direct2Drive (D2D) is sending 2010 out in style with discounts on games from legendary publisher Ubisoft. With one of the most respected game catalogues in the field, Ubisoft has built its reputation on innovation and genre-defining titles. Celebrate its storied past with the following deals:

MONDAY: R.U.S.E.: The Art of Deception - Trick enemies with fake attacks or zoom in for up-close combat in this massive WWII real-time strategy game for 50% off.
TUESDAY: Assassin's Creed II Deluxe - Leap from building to building in fifteenth century Italy, silently stalking enemies while unraveling a centuries-old religious conspiracy for 50% off.
WEDNESDAY: Dawn of Discovery: Gold Edition - Explore the Orient as you forge alliances, construct cities, and recruit armies in this real-time strategy game for 50% off.
THURSDAY : Tom Clancy's HAWX - Take to the skies and shoot down the enemy with the latest technology in a battle of aerial warfare for 50% off.
FRIDAY: Heroes of Might and Magic Bundle - Control a wide variety of fantasy factions and play through six campaigns of spell-casting mayhem for 50% off.Everything is on sale, depending on the price. Spend $49.95 save 25%, $29.95 save 15%, spend $19.95 save 10%.

[Buccaneer]

Picked up Sim City 4 at that price.

Just a heads-up for those of you who bought the game recently, and have a newer computer, here are some helpful tips for playing the game. It's strange, but apparently newer multi-core CPU's don't like old games.

Looking to improve your SimCity 4 experience? - Steam Users' Forums (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1685749)

I didn't click on the link but fyi, I did find this at Widescreen Gamers: putting this in your shortcut to play at a high resolution

"C:\Games\SimCity 4\Apps\SimCity 4.exe" -CustomResolution:enabled -r1920x1080x32 -f -intro:off

[Buccaneer]

Been playing Gothic 4 all week but almost done. Then I'm going to see what you guys got for cheap.

[Tim Tellean]

2010 Customer Favorites Awards | Big Fish Games Blog (http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/2010-customer-favorites-awards/?src=bfg12y0xenl1895)

My wife loves these games.

[PilotMan]

Thought that I would give Greed Corp a try on today's Steam deals.

[Matthean]

Thought that I would give Greed Corp a try on today's Steam deals.

Same. I almost bought it at the higher sale price, but decided to wait. Plants v. Zombies is a steal at it's price as well. If I didn't already have GR for City of Heroes, that would be an instant buy for me.

[Lonnie]

I have been waiting to see if Hearts of Iron III would hit the sale page. I was going to buy it and Semper Fi on the last day anyway at the 50% price, so I am glad they made a complete pack today. Probably grab Greed Corp and Swords and Soldiers as well.

[EagleFan]

I have been waiting to see if Hearts of Iron III would hit the sale page.

Just saw that one there, was also hoping it would go on sale one of these days.

[Lonnie]

It's sitting in my cart, but Steam is having issues processing payments so I just have to keep trying every few minutes. I've tried three different credit cards and paypal, but it keeps telling me:

"There seems to have been an error initializing or updating your transaction. Please wait a minute and try again or contact support for assistance."

Hopefully I'll get it before tomorrow at noon.

[Honolulu_Blue]

It's sitting in my cart, but Steam is having issues processing payments so I just have to keep trying every few minutes. I've tried three different credit cards and paypal, but it keeps telling me:

"There seems to have been an error initializing or updating your transaction. Please wait a minute and try again or contact support for assistance."

Hopefully I'll get it before tomorrow at noon.

Having the same issue.

[Lonnie]

I got around it by selecting purchase as a gift and sent the links to one of my secondary email addresses. Then opened them and they were added to my library. Found that trick on the steam forums where other people were having the same issue. Downloading HOI III now.

[Matthean]

Unfortunately, I'm not having that issue. Steam seams to have no problem taking my money and me giving it. :lol:

[Matthean]

Greed Corp. Maybe it was due to the tutorial, but this looks to be as basic of a turn based strategy game you can come across with the ability to destroy land as the key standout tactic. I'll hopefully assume that things open up after you get past the initial starter group. Saying that, it still looks interesting enough with about 24 maps to pick from to get a decent bang for buck out of it and that's not even considering it's on sale for $2.50. It would be nice to see the game do well enough that expansion pack type content is added later on. I love some of the ideas they have in the game. They just need more of them. Tomorrow I'll kick the campaign tires and see where it goes.

[Buccaneer]

I have been waiting to see if Hearts of Iron III would hit the sale page. I was going to buy it and Semper Fi on the last day anyway at the 50% price, so I am glad they made a complete pack today. Probably grab Greed Corp and Swords and Soldiers as well.

I was going to mention the deal on Heart of Iron 3 pack. That sounds like a great bargain. I looked at it but I'm more into Civ than Paradox.

[CleBrownsfan]

I purchased CoH last night.... haven't played a MMO in a long long time (EQ). Anyone still logging on to CoH?

[Matthean]

I purchased CoH last night.... haven't played a MMO in a long long time (EQ). Anyone still logging on to CoH?

I'm roughly in the "Play when a new issue comes out for a bit and then go back to other stuff until the next issue comes out" phase, but I haven't really logged in for the newest issue(blames Titan Quest), but it's on my gaming to do list since there are certain characters I like playing a lot and I'm getting the itch again. Freedom is the busiest server, and Virtue is the second biggest and the unofficial RP server, but you don't have to RP. While you can find your crowd on just about any server, to me those two are by far the ideal servers for new players if they want decent teaming options. I'm off today, but I'll log by 9pm, so if you want to do run running around let me know.

[SackAttack]

KOTOR looks really incredible on my PC. Never looked this good on my Xbox. Wow.

systemrequirements.com says I should have a similar experience with Oblivion (which would be useful since my 360 is dead and the GOTY is $9.99 on Steam today). Hmm.

[Izulde]

Wish I'd picked up KotOR for that cheap price even though I don't have a controller for it.

Anybody know anything about Grand Ages of Rome?

EU3 complete for $5 looks tempting.

[Icy]

Oblivion GOTY Deluxe is really tempting... I never played the original version and i think i'm missing a top game that can keep me busy for ages... and the medieval age is more interesting for me than the post apocalyptic one in Fallout, any reason i shouldn't buy it?

What is the price of the Deluxe version in the USA store? it's 12.49€ in the Spanish store, same in $? (note i'm talking about GOTY Deluxe, not just GOTY)

Can any of you buy it for me and i pay back by paypal?
If so please add me to your steam friends (if i'm not already) and send me a message through the chat system, my steam ID is: icyspanish

[EagleFan]

Wish I'd picked up KotOR for that cheap price even though I don't have a controller for it.


You don't have a mouse and keyboard?

[Izulde]

You don't have a mouse and keyboard?

I hate mouse and keyboard.

[jeff061]

I never beat Oblivion, it did get a little old after awhile. But I still enjoyed it immensely for plenty of hours. Oblivion GOTY is currently on sale for $10 on Steam. I thought I got my $50 worth at the time.

[Izulde]

So, Academagia, which got mentioned in the Underrated Games thread, is on sale for $12.49 at Impulse, but didn't Stardock cause problems or am I thinking of something else?

[Matthean]

Oblivion GOTY Deluxe is really tempting... I never played the original version and i think i'm missing a top game that can keep me busy for ages... and the medieval age is more interesting for me than the post apocalyptic one in Fallout, any reason i shouldn't buy it?

What is the price of the Deluxe version in the USA store? it's 12.49€ in the Spanish store, same in $? (note i'm talking about GOTY Deluxe, not just GOTY)

Can any of you buy it for me and i pay back by paypal?
If so please add me to your steam friends (if i'm not already) and send me a message through the chat system, my steam ID is: icyspanish

$12.49. Heh. Now that you said something, I set up Paypal eons ago and I have no clue what card is on there anymore. :lol:

You don't have a mouse and keyboard?

I haven't played it much, but it never seemed like there was a benefit for using the controller.

[Icy]

Lonnie just purchased Oblivion for me, thanks!

Long night awaits for me, what are the can't miss mods for improved gameplay?

[Lonnie]

BTW my steam handle is DarkJoker same as xboxlive if anyone wants to add me on there. I'm picking up EU3 Complete today. Glad I won my fantasy football playoffs so I can afford all of these steam games.

[Antmeister]

So, Academagia, which got mentioned in the Underrated Games thread, is on sale for $12.49 at Impulse, but didn't Stardock cause problems or am I thinking of something else?

Must be thinking something else. Haven't had problems with anything from Impulse.


Oh and by the way, GTA IV Complete for $10 and Europa Universalis III Complete for just $5.

[jeff061]

Yeah, first time I heard of Stardock I thought the same thing and was confusing with something else. Never figured out what, maybe Securom?

[Antmeister]

You guys must be thinking of StarForce (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarForce) DRM. That's something completely different.

[jeff061]

Yes, that's what I had been confusing it with as well.

[Izulde]

Yep that was my confusion. Went ahead and bought the game now that I have my Windows comp back.

[QuikSand]

I hate mouse and keyboard.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3231119937_f82ef705fe.jpg

[Draft Dodger]

someone want to sell me or unsell me on Europa Universalis III?

[Pumpy Tudors]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3231119937_f82ef705fe.jpg
Well played.

[Izulde]

I'm a bit annoyed that it's likely to take the full day before Impulse sends me the serial for Academagia. But I did notice while reading the Academagia forums that Year 1 is just the first one. They're planning on releasing up to Year 5 and you can move your character from Year 1 into future years if you want.

[Antmeister]

I'm a bit annoyed that it's likely to take the full day before Impulse sends me the serial for Academagia. But I did notice while reading the Academagia forums that Year 1 is just the first one. They're planning on releasing up to Year 5 and you can move your character from Year 1 into future years if you want.

Uh....seriously? Did you download the Impulse software? Because it should show up immediately under the My Games tab. Considering I just bought the same game a few hours ago, I know this to be true.

[Draft Dodger]

well, I bought Europa. for $5 I'll figure it out for myself

[Izulde]

Uh....seriously? Did you download the Impulse software? Because it should show up immediately under the My Games tab. Considering I just bought the same game a few hours ago, I know this to be true.
.
Yep I downloaded the software and the only game that shows up under My Games is the MyColors game. I've fired off an email to sales this morning and am really annoyed right now.

[MartinD]

someone want to sell me or unsell me on Europa Universalis III?

I'm interested in the responses you get to this...

This is a tricky one for me, though - it's a game I've heard lots of good things about, and is available at a very nice price, but I really don't have the time to play a game like this...

[Izulde]

Hmm. Academagia isn't showing up in my past orders, yet I know I ordered it yesterday. When I go to my account, it's sitting in my cart, but I remember seeing the purchased screen.

I'm tempted to say fuck it and just buy it again, because I'm impatient, but I already have the support ticket in to Stardock.

OTOH it's Friday on fucking New Year's Eve and they probably won't get back to me until Monday at the earliest.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

well, I bought Europa. for $5 I'll figure it out for myself

It's well worth it. Difficult game to get started on, but has a ton of depth once you get into it. Just stick with it.

[Lonnie]

well, I bought Europa. for $5 I'll figure it out for myself

I picked it up. I already owned the original version, so I figured $5 for the two expansions was a bargain.

Warning: The tutorials have not been updated for the expansions so there will be problems when you do the military trial. It tells you to move a unit that you don't have. Mine also crashed after every tutorial. I think that is a Win7 64 thing.

[Dutch]

FarCry2 is on sale for $4.99 today.

Checking out the little blurb under the game title, it says this.

"You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home."

Wait? Who has malaria?

[MacroGuru]

Picked up a Magic The Gathering type game called Guardians of Graxia....it was around $4, and is only a 700 mb download. I think it might be a nice time waster.

[FrogMan]

Picked up a Magic The Gathering type game called Guardians of Graxia....it was around $4, and is only a 700 mb download. I think it might be a nice time waster.


it's actually selling for $2.49, I know cause it's sitting in my cart at the moment, with Flight Control for $1.70. That Graxia game looks intriguing...

FM

[FrogMan]

dola, I might skip Flight Control though and simply pay $0.99 and get it for my Touch. :)

FM

[jeff061]

Just bought the 2 stalker games on Steam for $5.

[Antmeister]

Just bought the 2 stalker games on Steam for $5.

I must suggest the greatest mod for the first game of the series, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, and that is STALKER Complete 2009 1.4.4. (http://artistpavel.blogspot.com/2009/04/stalker-complete-2009.html) Believe me, you would prefer this mod over the vanilla version.

They are currently working on a mod for the 2nd game in the series, but that is projected to be out in 2012.

[MacroGuru]

it's actually selling for $2.49, I know cause it's sitting in my cart at the moment, with Flight Control for $1.70. That Graxia game looks intriguing...

FM

I bought the map pack as well.

[jeff061]

I must suggest the greatest mod for the first game of the series, STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, and that is STALKER Complete 2009 1.4.4. (http://artistpavel.blogspot.com/2009/04/stalker-complete-2009.html) Believe me, you would prefer this mod over the vanilla version.

They are currently working on a mod for the 2nd game in the series, but that is projected to be out in 2012.

Thanks, will definitely check it out.

[FrogMan]

I bought the map pack as well.

oh, had not seen the map pack for $0.75 more. Might as well splurge and go for the big kit... :lol:

FM

[Mota]

I bought the Napoleon / Empire Total War Pack, and Guardians of Graxia today (w/ map pack). Fun gaming to come but the Total War is 22GB download!!!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Let the record show that Steam is a horrible, horrible disease. May I never be cured.

[MacroGuru]

oh, had not seen the map pack for $0.75 more. Might as well splurge and go for the big kit... :lol:

FM

Alright, game is very interesting and cool...I think I might need more time to sit down and truly enjoy this one.

[Dutch]

I bought the Napoleon / Empire Total War Pack, and Guardians of Graxia today (w/ map pack). Fun gaming to come but the Total War is 22GB download!!!

If I didn't already own Empire, I'd be all over this. Since I expect Napoleon to be similiar at best to Empire, I won't buy it unless it hits the $9.99 mark...so I wait...still.

[Lonnie]

Ironic thing is I have spent about $90 on Steam during this holiday sale and I'm spending most of my time playing Desktop Dungeons which is a free game.

Oh well, I'll have enough to last for months.

[Matthean]

Ironic thing is I have spent about $90 on Steam during this holiday sale and I'm spending most of my time playing Desktop Dungeons which is a free game.

Oh well, I'll have enough to last for months.

Not 90 for me(50-60), but until my official KotOR push kicks in DD and Greed Corp. will likely be my quick diversions for the day. Curious about the Guardians game and glad there is only one more day of new sales. :lol:

[Draft Dodger]

Ironic thing is I have spent about $90 on Steam during this holiday sale and I'm spending most of my time playing Desktop Dungeons which is a free game.

Oh well, I'll have enough to last for months.

yep, I've bought 7 or 8 games and 90% of my time has been playing the $2 "sure, why not" - Defense Grid

[Mota]

If I didn't already own Empire, I'd be all over this. Since I expect Napoleon to be similiar at best to Empire, I won't buy it unless it hits the $9.99 mark...so I wait...still.

I did own Empire already, but was interested in the DLC for it since I didn't own any. Combined with the Napoleon and all that DLC it was worth it to me.

[Dutch]

I did own Empire already, but was interested in the DLC for it since I didn't own any. Combined with the Napoleon and all that DLC it was worth it to me.

It's definately a great price, don't get me wrong. I'm just overloaded with stuff that I've bought for $9.99 or less...so as long as the hits keep comin', I'm game to wait. :)

[Big Fo]

I heard these more recent Empire games are pretty buggy, but a lot of these impressions have come from people on the Paradox Interactive forums and these people tend to be critical of pretty much any game not developed by Paradox Interactive.

I liked Rome: Total War, the only game in the series I've played so far. Would ya'll reckon that Empire & Napoleon Total War - Game of the Year Edition is worth $20?

[PilotMan]

Would ya'll reckon that Empire & Napoleon Total War - Game of the Year Edition is worth $20?

Just a hunch here, since I haven't played it, but if it won Game of the Year with hardcore PC gamers, then there is a pretty good chance it's pretty good. Just look at past GOY winners as your judge.

[Tasan]

Picked up a Magic The Gathering type game called Guardians of Graxia....it was around $4, and is only a 700 mb download. I think it might be a nice time waster.

I'm scratching my head trying to figure out how you make a game like this and NOT make it multiplayer.

[weegeebored]

Let the record show that Steam is a horrible, horrible disease. May I never be cured.Agreed. And there must be many others who have it because as of this post I cannot even get to the store, either through a browser or my Steam client.

[mckerney]

Just a hunch here, since I haven't played it, but if it won Game of the Year with hardcore PC gamers, then there is a pretty good chance it's pretty good. Just look at past GOY winners as your judge.

Having a Game of The Year edition doesn't really have anything to do with game of the year awards. It's just a way to repackage the game with it's DLC and sell it at full retail price again.

[Buccaneer]

I picked it up. I already owned the original version, so I figured $5 for the two expansions was a bargain.

Warning: The tutorials have not been updated for the expansions so there will be problems when you do the military trial. It tells you to move a unit that you don't have. Mine also crashed after every tutorial. I think that is a Win7 64 thing.

I still have an unopened box of the original Europa. Numerous times I thought about installing it but since it's been many years, it's probably too late.

[bhlloy]

Speaking of Win7 64 bit related issues (possibly) Dawn of Discovery is completely nuking my machine every time I run it. As far as I know all my drivers are up to date, so I'm not sure what else it could be.

[EagleFan]

Having a Game of The Year edition doesn't really have anything to do with game of the year awards. It's just a way to repackage the game with it's DLC and sell it at full retail price again.

+1

[Matthean]

I can honestly say there really isn't anything that stands out today so I just have to see what is put up again on Sunday.

[jeff061]

Bought Mirror's Edge on Steam when it was on sale. I got to say it has far surpassed my expectations so far. I didn't think it was possible to pull off what they did with this game. And for $5? Total win.

[PilotMan]

AAAAAaaaAA! RDFG was the one game I was waiting for that had yet to go on sale. I knew it was just a matter of time, glad to see it there today.

[PilotMan]

Reckless Disregard for Gravity is totally worth $2.50. A fast, fun, unique game that might make you sick if you have a big enough screen.

[MizzouRah]

Amazon DOTD

EA Sports Active 2 $47.99

Amazon.com Video Games Deal of the Day (http://amzn.to/htUX2d)

[PilotMan]

Picked up the indy beat pack (4.99) and grotesque tactics (2.99) on the last day of the Steam sale. Also got the kids indy pack for the kids. Tough to pass up on buy one get 4 free indy games.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Company of Heroes not working for me. First Steam game I've run into that hasn't worked on my PC setup.

[Icy]

Company of Heroes not working for me. First Steam game I've run into that hasn't worked on my PC setup.

Which setup? works perfectly for me on windows 7 64bit.

[EagleFan]

Plants versus Zombies....

yay or nay?

[WSR]

Company of Heroes not working for me. First Steam game I've run into that hasn't worked on my PC setup.

I bought Opposing Fronts from D2D about one month ago and had trouble installing the game. Only after using their d/l manager was I able to install and run the game.

Steam works most times on my Windows 7 64 bit machine; so far any ways . . .

[PilotMan]

Plants versus Zombies....

yay or nay?

yay.

[Mota]

Plants versus Zombies....

yay or nay?

Yay. Fun diversion game which has gotten more play time than some bigger name games that I bought on the Steam sale.

[EagleFan]

yay.

Yay. Fun diversion game which has gotten more play time than some bigger name games that I bought on the Steam sale.

Thanks, went for it and it's quite addictive.

[PilotMan]

Beat Hazard is ridiculously addictive.

[Matthean]

Beat Hazard is ridiculously addictive.

CD collection sits around 800-900, but I don't even dare check at this point. I avoid any game that uses my music to play just out of sheer principal of what it will do with my spare time.

[jeff061]

So I just finished off Mirror's Edge. I don't understand why it didn't make a larger splash than it did(or maybe I missed it?). I generally hate console type games, in fact this may be the first I've ever really enjoyed since the NES days.

They really did a great job on it, very polished and immersive. Best $5 I ever spent, would have dropped $40 for it.

[bhlloy]

God, I forgot how much I hate the Total War series. Every time one of them is on special on Steam I buy them, wait a couple days for them to download and then remember why I didn't have the previous 6 installed anymore.

Just bland, boring junk. Get money, build big army, win. Battles between nations just feel like a giant mass of men running into each other and then random units running away. Every nation basically plays exactly the same and get the same units at around the same time. I have to admit I do quite like the naval battles in the Empire/Napoleon series, those are quite fun and fresh. But I inevitably end up autoresolving the land battles and rolling over the CPU easily. First time through Napoleon I had mainland France conquered within 20 turns. Meh.

[ColtCrazy]

Definite Yay on Plants vs. Zombies. I have it on Xbox and the PC and have played both quite a bit. Fun game when you just want to relax.

I really want to get TW: Napoleon. I enjoy the battles for the most part, but I worry. I never really got into Empire. Barely played Medieval (and I liked it). I love playing the battles, but when it comes to strategy I'd rather play CIV or Europa.

Maybe it'll get down to $9.99 someday.

[Denial Of Freedom]

Best Buy has OOTP 11 on sale for $9.99 -

Access Denied (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Out+Of+The+Park+Baseball+11+-+Windows/9887468.p?id=1218189762023&skuId=9887468)

EDIT: Just picked game up in store, was only 5.99

[JonInMiddleGA]

Beat Hazard is ridiculously addictive.

Or perhaps just ridiculous? ;)
(gets awfully interesting around the 5 min mark)

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[PilotMan]

Well that sure as hell wasn't me. I like it, but I totally suck at it. It's still a blast. That was more points in that one game than everything I have done so far.

[EagleFan]

Europa Universalis 3: Complete on Steam for $4.00 (Heir to the Throne for $2.00.

[Ajaxab]

Best Buy has OOTP 11 on sale for $9.99 -

Access Denied (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Out+Of+The+Park+Baseball+11+-+Windows/9887468.p?id=1218189762023&skuId=9887468)

EDIT: Just picked game up in store, was only 5.99

+1 Just got this for 5.99 as well. Too good to pass up at that price.

[tyketime]

Not sure exactly how they are related, but... Direct2Drive is "honoring" National Bathtub Safety Month with 20% off all titles. Sale ends Monday.

[frnk55]

Not sure exactly how they are related, but... Direct2Drive is "honoring" National Bathtub Safety Month with 20% off all titles. Sale ends Monday.
Use the code WETKITTY. LOL

[EagleFan]

National Bathtub Safety Month?

[Eaglesfan27]

National Bathtub Safety Month?

Don't you know how many people die in bathtubs?

[EagleFan]

Saw these on Steam...

Penny Arcade Adventures: Precipice of Darkness $2.99
Ship Simulator Extremes $14.00
The Sims 3 Ultimate Bundle $89.97
Fallen Earth: Blood Sports $9.99

[PilotMan]

Impulse (Stardock) has

Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition for $9.99.

Steam has
King Arthur RPG for $2.99

[PilotMan]

Dola: Here's the game it's based off of:

Rail Simulator - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_Simulator)

Oh, and this game is infamously the king of "DLC". You'd need to spend about $900 to download all the DLC (different types of train, etcetera) for this.

That's no shit, but look, today on Steam you can get it for the low, low price of $199.

Regular Price $1073.35
Sale Price $199.99
Total Savings $873.36

[gstelmack]

Impulse (Stardock) has

Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition for $9.99.

This ever get any good or does it still suck big ones, especially for single player?

Steam has King Arthur RPG for $2.99

I am very intrigued by this one, but see a lot of stability issues among folks with Win 7 64-bit that seems to be helped (but not solved?) by installing some Microsoft updates. Anyone else have this that can comment on the stability? I'd buy the whole pack, not just the $2.99 bit, although maybe I'll take the plunge and give it a whirl for $2.99 anyway.

[PilotMan]

I can't speak about either one Greg. I own the older BB game, and it runs S.L.O.W. on my laptop. I have heard that this newer version is improved from the other version that I currently have.

As for KA, I have that one too, but my laptop card won't play it. There is thread around here with some discussion of it:

King Arthur - the RPG by Neocore - Front Office Football Central (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=75721&highlight=king+arthur)

[gstelmack]

King Arthur - the RPG by Neocore - Front Office Football Central (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=75721&highlight=king+arthur)

Thanks, I'll poke around in there.

[JPhillips]

Reviews on BB:LE say it's got the same AI problems. I got my 4$ out of the original when it was on the big Steam sale. Looks good, the violence is fun for a while, but career mode sucks and the AI is pretty brutal.

[SirFozzie]

it's better.. it's not as good as playing a human though.

[Nogram]

I have played a fair bit of Arthur on Windows 7 64 bit without problem.

It is a good game, I would say 8/10.

Nogram

Edit - for 2.99 this is an absolute steal.

[MrBug708]

I own it, but I can't get past the visit to that mystic island (about the 4th quest)

[gstelmack]

Thanks guys. What the heck, giving it a whirl.

[Antmeister]

Wow.....

Get the entire Gothic Bundle (including the new Gothic 4) for $27.19 at Impulse (http://impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W2070?ref=impmail).

[Honolulu_Blue]

Reviews on BB:LE say it's got the same AI problems. I got my 4$ out of the original when it was on the big Steam sale. Looks good, the violence is fun for a while, but career mode sucks and the AI is pretty brutal.

I have been a huge basher of BB for a while now. That said, in the end, I think I got my money's worth. A friend of mine finally convinced me to play on-line and I've been enjoying it. I am not great at it, but good enough. I love building teams, getting experienced guys and the like.

Most people you play against are decent, but there are some jack-offs and rage quitters, but they are the exception not the rule.

The single player game still sucks.

Anything Cyanide had a hand in blows. All that's good about the game is the basic Blood Bowl stuff.

[Danny]

Reviews don't seem that great for Gothic 3 or 4, is it a good game?

[Antmeister]

Reviews don't seem that great for Gothic 3 or 4, is it a good game?

I haven't played 4, but Gothic 3 is a great game if you download the Community Patch (http://www.worldofgothic.com/dl/?go=dlfile&fileid=166) which takes that game to a whole new level.

[gstelmack]

Steam is doing a "pre-order Homefront, get Metro 2033 free".

[DaddyTorgo]

Homefront looks fucking awesome.

[Axxon]

Looks like this is a dead page but Back To The Future Episode one for free at the following linkie. Downloading now.

Telltale Games - Your Shopping Cart (http://www.telltalegames.com/cart/ad...re-bluraydemo&)

[PineTar]

Homefront looks fucking awesome.

RPS (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/02/22/hands-on-preview-homefront/) seemed to crap all over it.

[DaddyTorgo]

I dunno - I just think the setting for it is great and it looks really nice. I guess we'll see - maybe I'll hold off until after release based on the RPS review....

[JonInMiddleGA]

RPS (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/02/22/hands-on-preview-homefront/) seemed to crap all over it.

Yoinks ... but I'm honestly not all that surprised, I'd been expecting pretty major underachievement vs hype anyway. My son on the other hand will be pretty bummed by this, he was hoping for the next really big OMG game.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Just wondering, has anybody gotten this in their 360 inbox yet?

Microsoft Giving Out 80 Free Points (http://gameplaytoday.com/home/news-archive/4633-microsoft-giving-out-80-free-points/)

[DanGarion]

Just wondering, has anybody gotten this in their 360 inbox yet?

Microsoft Giving Out 80 Free Points (http://gameplaytoday.com/home/news-archive/4633-microsoft-giving-out-80-free-points/)

If this is a the Red Carpet VIP thing I got an email this morning and 100 points free.

[JonInMiddleGA]

If this is a the Red Carpet VIP thing I got an email this morning and 100 points free.

This one looks more like just a promo for the recently revamped marketplace. Apparently it rolled out more than a week ago, but some folks were still getting it in the past couple of days.

edit to add: Meanwhile, I've gotten neither it nor the one you mentioned, in spite of being a Live Rewards member :(

[SackAttack]

Apparently buy2get1 on all PS3 greatest hits at Best Buy this week. Snagged ModNation Racers, God of War III and, because I still haven't gotten around to it, Force Unleashed.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Pretty random & not much of a "deal" but since we have a few folks here who pick up a game well after release or maybe even want to remind themselves why they chose not to buy something, I'll pass along something I caught on FB this afternoon.

"The Call of Duty: Black Ops Singleplayer Demo is now available on XBL and PSN. Play through the entire "WMD" mission from the Campaign for FREE."

[Antmeister]

Assasin's Creed
FarCry 2
Call of Juaraz
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2

all for the low cost of $12.99

[DataKing]

Newegg has Star Wars: Force Unleashed 2 for Xbox and PS3 for $34.99 with free shipping.

[Antmeister]

Medal of Honor: $14.99
East India Company Collection: $4.49 which includes:
East India Company
East India Company: Pirate Bay
East India Company: Privateer
East India Company: Battle of Trafalgar

[mckerney]

Gamers Gate 5 Year Celebration Sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/5years) - Not a whole lot of good games included, but it does have the original Thief for $5, plus Mirror's Edge and Arkham Asylum are included. And Europa Universalis 3 Complete for $5.99 if there's anyone interested who doesn't already have it. EDIT: Just noticed it's week 1 of 4 for the Gamers Gate sale, current deals good for about another 5 days.

I mentioned these deals in other threads, but for anyone who only sees this one:

Mafia II 75% off for $7.50 on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/50130/)
Westward, a casual RTS, free from Direct2Drive (http://www.direct2drive.com/promos/westward-giveaway/)

[WSR]

Anyone see this? I just ordered it at this price!!

Modells.com has MLB 2011 The Show (PS3) for $60 - $23 with code MOD4TEN39 = $36

Place called Modells has it for $36 including shipping with the above discount code. I was holding out for the summer, but I figured I'd grab it with the code.

[rjolley]

From a Tweet from operationsports: RT @cpatt20 (http://twitter.com/cpatt20): @Steve_OS (http://twitter.com/Steve_OS) should mention code works for MLB 2K11(32.99) as well. XBox360: Major League Baseball 2K11 - modells.com (http://tinyurl.com/4op6kuv)

The code is the one WSR quoted for Modells.

[WSR]

Anyone see this? I just ordered it at this price!!

Cancelled. WTH?

[WSR]

FYI . . . I called Modells and they honored the code and set me up with another order over the phone.

[WSR]

Also, for those interested in the PC version of MLB 2k11, I found it for $19.99 at Sports Authority.com (I believe they are affiliated with Modells). I believe their pricing may be wrong, but I just ordered it since I'm interested in a PC baseball game.
LINK:
PC: Major League Baseball 2K11 - SportsAuthority.com (http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2164778&cp=&sr=1&kw=major+league+baseball+2k11&origkw=major+league+baseball+2k11&parentPage=search)

[stevew]

Looks like Target is running buy 1, get one half off this week on selected titles, The Show being one of them. Grab a friend and you both get it for 45 bucks.

[Tasan]

Ordered the PC version of MLB2k11 from SA. Of course, I usually have a discount code from them via an uncle that works there, but of course I don't have a current one right now...

[Antmeister]

King Arthur - The Role-Playing Wargame: $2.99 at Impulse (http://www.impulsedriven.com/karthur?ref=impmail)
Drakensang = The River of Time: $14.99 at Impulse (http://www.impulsedriven.com/drakensang2)

[Antmeister]

Oooh.....and Darksiders is $10.00 at Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/50620)

[PilotMan]

Impulse has OOTP 11 (http://impulsedriven.com/ootp11?ref=impnow) on sale for $4.99 today.

[Antmeister]

Impulse has OOTP 11 (http://impulsedriven.com/ootp11?ref=impnow) on sale for $4.99 today.

Wow....well this requires a bump.

[LastWhiteSoxFanStanding]

bought ootp.

Thanks for the tip!

[Antmeister]

I am not sure if this is at every Target, but Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is available there at 50% off until April 2.

[Antmeister]

I am not sure if this is at every Target, but Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is available there at 50% off until April 2.

Ack....I failed to mention this is for the PS3 only.

[Big Fo]

For anyone who wanted to get a 3DS this week, you can save $25 if you get a game with it at KMart.

[mckerney]

Bulletstorm is $23.96 when using coupon code ignpcstore. (http://pcstore.ign.com/10279/product/)

Deal is only at the IGN PC store, but it will show up in your direct2drive account, not really sure why the two are separate sites and only one has the sale.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Football Manager 2011 on sale (I think today is the last day of the sale) for $19.99 at Download PC Games - Get Games (http://www.getgamesgo.com/). It's the Steam version. You are actually buying a Steam activation code for the game. Seems like a good deal. I bought it yesterday.

[MrBug708]

Making History for $4.99

http://strategyfirst.com/games/2561-making-history-gold-edition.html

Coupon Code - HISTORY

[lighthousekeeper]

Making History for $4.99

http://strategyfirst.com/games/2561-making-history-gold-edition.html

Coupon Code - HISTORY

Never heard of that game before but it looks good - any first impressions?

[MrBug708]

Didnt buy it...couldnt find ANYTHING about it online

[gstelmack]

Free copy is gone.

[sachmo71]

360 and ps3 games:

Mafia 2 $12.99
Halo Reach $17.99
Dead Rising 2 $19.99

All used.

http://5z8.info/illegal-guns-for-sale_g0x7jj_hookers

[gstelmack]

Angry Birds Seasons is the free app of the day on Amazon's Android App Store.

[PilotMan]

Impulse has the Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Collection for $12.99 (reg. $49.99.)

This bundle includes:
Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Gold (includes Winter Assault)
Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Dark Crusade
Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Soulstormhttp://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W347?ref=impmail

A Metascore of 86.

It's a little old, but that's a lot of bang for the buck.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Strategy First has a fundraiser deal for Japan going on through April 12th. 10 games for $9.99 using coupon code SFIWAR.

http://strategyfirst.com/games/2581-SFI%20War%2010%20Pack

[thesloppy]

Got an email from Amazon today saying they'll give you $50 in Amazon credit with purchase of a 4GB Xbox 360, or a $25 in Amazon credit with purchase of a Kinect, if anybody's looking to upgrade/replace.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Got an email from Amazon today saying they'll give you $50 in Amazon credit with purchase of a 4GB Xbox 360, or a $25 in Amazon credit with purchase of a Kinect, if anybody's looking to upgrade/replace.

I saw this elsewhere and made the plunge.

[Critch]

GTA IV Complete (includes the two add-on episodes) for $9.95 on Direct2Drive was a buy for me. Wanted to try the two episodes and this is easier than finding the GTA IV disk I bought.

[EagleFan]

On Steam:

The Potato Sack (13 Indie Games) - 38.72
1...2...3... Kick It
AaAaAaAA!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
Amnesia: The Dark Desent
AudioSurf
BIT.TRIP BEAT
Cogs
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Killing Floor
RUSH
Super Meat Boy
The Ball
The Wonderful End of the World
Toki Tori


Blood Bowl: Lengendary Edition - $9.99

[frnk55]

D2D has a 20% off with the code showers.
I picked up Drakensang 2 for 16 bucks. Should be fun, I've heard good things about the 2nd one.

[mckerney]

On Steam:

The Potato Sack (13 Indie Games) - 38.72
1...2...3... Kick It
AaAaAaAA!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
Amnesia: The Dark Desent
AudioSurf
BIT.TRIP BEAT
Cogs
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Killing Floor
RUSH
Super Meat Boy
The Ball
The Wonderful End of the World
Toki Tori


Blood Bowl: Lengendary Edition - $9.99

I think the Potato Sack is worth it, or at the very least Super Meat Boy half off for $7.49. Super Meat Boy is easily one of the best games to come out last year, for other games in the pack Defense Grid is the best tower defense game out there, Killing Floor is a good survival FPS, and AaAaAaAA!! is a fun base jumping game that is one of my favorite creative indie titles in the last few years.

[EagleFan]

If I do make te jump at the Potato Sack, does anyone want Cogs? I have that from a different collection that I got when they had their holiday sale. They say that if you already have a game from that collection you can send it to someone.

It's a fun little puzzle game.

[Antmeister]

Mafia II - Digital Deluxe Edition: $10.00 at Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/2kgamesmafia)

Heck the entire Mafia series and DLC is 75% off.

[DataKing]

Newegg has Halo Reach for the 360 for $29.99

Newegg.com - Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Game Microsoft (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874103144&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL041211&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL041211-_-EMC-041211-Index-_-Xbox360Games-_-74103144-L019B)

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Choose your own price on a indie bundle...........

Slickdeals Deals, Coupons and Promos: Frozenbyte Indie Game Bundle: Trine, Shadgowrounds, Shadowgrounds Survivor, Jack Claw, and Splot games (04/12/11 11:43am) (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/49919/frozenbyte-indie-game-bundle-trine-shadgowrounds-shadowgrounds-survivor-jack-claw-and-splot-games)

[Draft Dodger]

BioShock 1 and 2 each on sale for $4.99 on Steam today

[the_meanstrosity]

Save 75% on all Borderlands titles today on Steam.

Borderlands Game of the Year (includes all DLC's) for $7.50
Borderlands DLC Pack (in case you just need the DLC's) for $7.49
or you can get the individual DLC's for $2.49.

http://store.steampowered.com/sale/2kgamesmafia?snr=1_4_4__100

[Draft Dodger]

yeah, I'll be getting that too. another one added to the giant pile that I'll never get to

[the_meanstrosity]

yeah, I'll be getting that too. another one added to the giant pile that I'll never get to

I grabbed it as well. Been waiting for the Game of the Year to go below $10 so I was happy to see I didn't have to wait till the summer sale, lol.

[Atocep]

For those that haven't heard, if you buy Portal 2 on PS3 you unlock it on PC as well when you link your PS3 Steam account to your PC Steam account.

[mckerney]

For those that haven't heard, if you buy Portal 2 on PS3 you unlock it on PC as well when you link your PS3 Steam account to your PC Steam account.

I thought of going that route, but since there is cross platform multiplayer I couldn't see myself playing on PS3 with a controller. I've got in preloaded on Steam and hoping the theories from the ARG that the game is releasing early are true.

[MizzouRah]

Save 75% on all Borderlands titles today on Steam.

Borderlands Game of the Year (includes all DLC's) for $7.50
Borderlands DLC Pack (in case you just need the DLC's) for $7.49
or you can get the individual DLC's for $2.49.

2K Week - Mafia (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/2kgamesmafia?snr=1_4_4__100)

I always forget how good Borderlands was/is.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

For those that haven't heard, if you buy Portal 2 on PS3 you unlock it on PC as well when you link your PS3 Steam account to your PC Steam account.

Wait a second. I've obviously been working too much. Steam is on PS3?

Someone take away my credit card now!

[gstelmack]

Civ V is the 2k Games sale of the day on Steam - $30. DLC is on sale as well.

[SackAttack]

Wait a second. I've obviously been working too much. Steam is on PS3?

Someone take away my credit card now!

Not in the sense you're thinking of. It's mostly a linking ability like what's going on with Portal 2. Steam isn't going to compete with PSN on PS3 when it comes to digital content sales, I imagine.

[Draft Dodger]

Civ V is the 2k Games sale of the day on Steam - $30. DLC is on sale as well.

not a good enough price to make me pull the trigger. I'll buy when it's under $20

[Honolulu_Blue]

not a good enough price to make me pull the trigger. I'll buy when it's under $20

It will be there soon enough.

I finally got into Civ V and really enjoy it.

[mckerney]

Not in the sense you're thinking of. It's mostly a linking ability like what's going on with Portal 2. Steam isn't going to compete with PSN on PS3 when it comes to digital content sales, I imagine.

I think Steam on the PS3 is going to include Steamworks features like achievements and cloud saves along with access to your Steam friends and cross platform multiplayer. Cloud saves will not be cross platform though. I'm guessing it will only be used for Valve games and kind of doubt many other games will have cross platform multiplayer.

[Tim Tellean]

Fate of the World on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/80200/)

Cool game, only $9.99 to start and 33% off next Friday.

[mckerney]

On Steam:

The Potato Sack (13 Indie Games) - 38.72
1...2...3... Kick It
AaAaAaAA!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
Amnesia: The Dark Desent
AudioSurf
BIT.TRIP BEAT
Cogs
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Killing Floor
RUSH
Super Meat Boy
The Ball
The Wonderful End of the World
Toki Tori


Blood Bowl: Lengendary Edition - $9.99

So now playing the potato sack games will help get Portal 2 released early. Good thing I was planning on playing Super Meat Boy tonight anyway.

[DaddyTorgo]

Wait a second. I've obviously been working too much. Steam is on PS3?

Someone take away my credit card now!

Seriously

[mckerney]

Portal 2 for $34.99 at Amazon.

Amazon.com: Portal 2: PC: Video Games (http://www.amazon.com/Portal-2-Pc/dp/B002I0JIQW)

[PilotMan]

I have never played any of the GTA series, but the Steam deal today of the first 5 games for 7.49 got me to finally bite.

[Atocep]

Portal 2 for $34.99 at Amazon.

Amazon.com: Portal 2: PC: Video Games (http://www.amazon.com/Portal-2-Pc/dp/B002I0JIQW)

They also have a deal for $20 credit if you buy for PS3. I was able to get release date delivery for 99 cents as well.

[WSR]

FIFA Manager 11 is $9.99 this weekend at Impulsedriven.com

http://www.impulsedriven.com/fifamgr11

[mckerney]

I think Steam on the PS3 is going to include Steamworks features like achievements and cloud saves along with access to your Steam friends and cross platform multiplayer. Cloud saves will not be cross platform though. I'm guessing it will only be used for Valve games and kind of doubt many other games will have cross platform multiplayer.

One other thing Steam on PS3 will probably have is access to DLC, meaning PS3 owners will probably get the free updates that PC users now receive on Valve titles.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

God of War Collection deal. It's a lot of fun if you didn't get a chance to play the games when they came out. Graphics are a great upgrade.

God of War Collection (PS3) $16 + Free Shipping - Newegg Deals, Coupons and Promos (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/50085/newegg-god-of-war-collection-ps3)

[PilotMan]

Fate of the World on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/80200/)

Cool game, only $9.99 to start and 33% off next Friday.

I picked this up while it's been on sale. It's nice for the price.

[JPhillips]

Steam has Mount and Blade: Warband for 5.99

[dubb93]

I picked this up while it's been on sale. It's nice for the price.

I picked it up too. All I can say is India is royally screwed. I played the campaign where you keep drilling for oil and use the money to try and save the world from global warming. In the campaign description they are quick to say nothing could possibly go wrong with this plan (right?). Anyway that was close to case (who needs polar ice caps or endangered species?) up until I had a massive world financial collapse I couldn't pull the world out of...oh and India was really screwed the whole way.

In India I ignored overcrowding until famine became an issue. Then before I could solve famine the pollution(I created this as part of my "solution") there started to make China look like a tropical resort. At this point they started a civil war. My fix wasn't pretty, but this place had gotten completely out of control and I needed something drastic or I would fail this campaign.

I created a virus to "solve" the overcrowding and cracked down hard on the civil war with military might. Without the overcrowding problem "solved" I wouldn't have had a chance of ever getting that turned around. The campaign ended (time limit) before I could do anything else and I would have won the campaign, but India's HDI was too low and caused me to fail the critical goal of raising every country in the world's HDI above 75.

This is just one campaign. There are about 10 of them or so. I would say worth the money. I mean, it isn't much more than an app off the IStore. And there is alot more game here than most of those offer.

[Yellow5]

Frozen Synapse: A Simultaneous Turn-Based Strategy Game / Turn-Based Tactical Game! (http://www.frozensynapse.com/)

Frozen Synapse (yeah horrible name I know) is on sale is you use the code STANCHER at checkout. 30% off price.

The game is in beta at the moment. Purchase the game and get a code for a free copy for a friend.

Been playing all morning and it's fantastic if you like turn-based, tactical killing. Single and multi-player.

Here is a preview from Rock, Paper, Shotgun.
Frozen Synapse SP Campaign Released | Rock, Paper, Shotgun (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/05/06/frozen-synapse-sp-campaign-released/)

And... I have a code for someone if they want a freebie copy. First to reply gets it.

[thesloppy]

Frozen Synapse: A Simultaneous Turn-Based Strategy Game / Turn-Based Tactical Game! (http://www.frozensynapse.com/)
And... I have a code for someone if they want a freebie copy. First to reply gets it.

Iwant it! I want it!

[DaddyTorgo]

I picked it up too. All I can say is India is royally screwed. I played the campaign where you keep drilling for oil and use the money to try and save the world from global warming. In the campaign description they are quick to say nothing could possibly go wrong with this plan (right?). Anyway that was close to case (who needs polar ice caps or endangered species?) up until I had a massive world financial collapse I couldn't pull the world out of...oh and India was really screwed the whole way.

In India I ignored overcrowding until famine became an issue. Then before I could solve famine the pollution(I created this as part of my "solution") there started to make China look like a tropical resort. At this point they started a civil war. My fix wasn't pretty, but this place had gotten completely out of control and I needed something drastic or I would fail this campaign.

I created a virus to "solve" the overcrowding and cracked down hard on the civil war with military might. Without the overcrowding problem "solved" I wouldn't have had a chance of ever getting that turned around. The campaign ended (time limit) before I could do anything else and I would have won the campaign, but India's HDI was too low and caused me to fail the critical goal of raising every country in the world's HDI above 75.

This is just one campaign. There are about 10 of them or so. I would say worth the money. I mean, it isn't much more than an app off the IStore. And there is alot more game here than most of those offer.

I agree - I really like this game, although now that it's being patched and fixed up and all I want to dig more into it.

[Yellow5]

Iwant it! I want it!

Check your PM.

[thesloppy]

Yesssss. Free stuff! Tanx Y5!

[tyketime]

Yikes - boy did I overspend for the Portal2 + Portal bundle...

I bought from Steam (as I have on many occasions) for $54.98. Gamestop currently selling PC version of Portal 2 for $29.99 (digital download is $49.99 :eek:). What a ridiculous discrepancy.

This has nothing to do with the quality of the game, just the price.

[gstelmack]

I'm okay with having got Portal2 when I did, 'twas an awesome week of playing. My wife finally finished the single player and we've started on co-op.

I SO want an "edgless safety cube" T-shirt, but nothing up on their store yet...

[tyketime]

I have to say that what I've seen regarding The Witcher 2 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/20920/) looks pretty damn cool to me. I am, however, having a hard time understanding why someone would preorder 5 months in advance. Looks like the current deal would save 10%, but the digital premium bonuses seem to be regarding the version, and not that it is necessarily a preorder. Have any of you already placed an order and mind sharing why?
With one week to go, my preorder trigger finger is losing the battle. It just keeps looking better and better with the video and text previews. Just got an EMail from GOG that I can purchase now and go ahead and pre-download it. Resistance is futile...

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Saw that Hearts of Iron 3 Complete (includes all DLC) is $18. Worth it?

[SirFozzie]

Hearts of Iron III, Hearts of Iron III: US Pack DLC, Hearts of Iron III: German Infantry Pack DLC, Hearts of Iron III: Japanese Infantry Pack DLC, Hearts of Iron III: Soviet Pack DLC, Hearts of Iron III: Soviet Music Pack DLC, Hearts of Iron III: Soviet Infantry Pack DLC, Hearts of Iron III DLC: German II Spritepack , Hearts of Iron III: DLC - German Sprite Pack, Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi, Hearts of Iron III Semper Fi: Dies Irae Götterdämmerung

A lot of this is sprites/Alternate icons, but I'd say so:

[bhlloy]

Just my opinion but I still feel like HOI2 with the expansions (which is also on sale on steam) and the user mods is a much more fun game to play than HOI3. HOI3 is more realistic but also way, way more work and feels much less polished to me.

[Peregrine]

GOG.com is having a sale on Activision RPGs this weekend - if you haven't played some of the best CRPGs ever made like Arcanum and Betrayal at Krondor, it's a good chance to pick them up at less than 5 bucks each.

[EagleFan]

Just saw a few on Steam...

SpaceChem 7.49
Serious Sam HD: Gold Edition 9.99
Serious Sam HD: Double Pack 7.49
You Don't Know Jack 9.99
Hearts of Iron 2: Complete 4.49
Hearts of Iron 3 5.99