The Steam Thread

[Tasan]

I think, at least on the Android platform, that they'll move into the app sales market as well.

[CrimsonFox]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I Finished Limbo finally!

WOW those last like 10-15 puzzles were total bitches!

[PadresFan104]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I Finished Limbo finally!

WOW those last like 10-15 puzzles were total bitches!

Played/Finished the game this past weekend. Completely unsatisfied by the ending, but the gameplay was fun. Still, I'd like to slap the developers for trying to be so "artsy" with their approach to the story... Screw them and their whole "we leave it open ended for the player to decide" bullcrap.

:)

[CrimsonFox]

Yeah that ending blew chunks :( Very disappointed.

I loved the artiness of the game itself. Once it got 2/3 of the way through it kinda lost the story and the cool atmosphere a little and just became lots of hard puzzles in a row. It added some neat elements at the end but that's when it also got frustrating and grueling.

I didn't think it was really openended at the end. I thouyght it was just they didn't actually let us enjoy the ending.

[Yellow5]

Offering Steam coupon codes now as they will expire March 1st.

-33% Valve
-25% Valve
-50% Worms Crazy Golf - Currently $9.99 without coupon
-25% Might and Magic Clash of Heroes - Currently $14.99 without coupon
-25% Dead Island - Currently $29.99 without coupon
-50% Amnesia - Currently $19.99 without coupon ----- Gone.

[Qrusher14242]

i'll take the Amnesia coupon if you still have it

my steam id is qrusher

Steam Community :: ID :: Qrusher (http://steamcommunity.com/id/qrusher)

[Yellow5]

Friend request sent. At work but can send when I get home.

[Mota]

I have a -25% Bethesda for anybody looking for Skyrim

[mckerney]

Exclusive: Valve said to be working on 'Steam Box' gaming console with partners, could announce at GDC | The Verge (http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/2/2840932/exclusive-valve-steam-box-gaming-console)

Recently there's been chatter that Valve — the company behind the massively popular gaming service Steam — has been considering getting into the hardware business. Specifically, there have been rumors that the company has been toying with the idea of creating a proper set-top console which could potentially pose a threat to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Valve co-founder Gabe Newell even recently told Penny Arcade: "Well, if we have to sell hardware we will."

At a glance that would simply be interesting fodder for a gaming forum debate, but we've uncovered information that suggests that not only has Valve been secretly working on gaming hardware for the living room, but that the company is actively pursuing a strategy which would place Steam at the center of an open gaming universe that mirrors what Google has done with Android. Backing up that concept, in the same interview we quote above, Newell says that Valve doesn't really want to do hardware on its own, stating, "We'd rather hardware people that are good at manufacturing and distributing hardware do [hardware]. We think it's important enough that if that's what we end up having to do, then that's what we end up having to do."

That jibes pretty well with this rumored arrangement.

According to sources, the company has been working on a hardware spec and associated software which would make up the backbone of a "Steam Box." The actual devices may be made by a variety of partners, and the software would be readily available to any company that wants to get in the game.

Adding fuel to that fire is a rumor that the Alienware X51 may have been designed with an early spec of the system in mind, and will be retroactively upgradable to the software.

Apparently meetings were held during CES to demo a hand-built version of the device to potential partners. We're told that the basic specs of the Steam Box include a Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GPU. The devices will be able to run any standard PC titles, and will also allow for rival gaming services (like EA's Origin) to be loaded up.

Part of the goal of establishing a baseline for hardware, we're told, is that it will give developers a clear lifecycle for their products, with changes possibly coming every three to four years. Additionally, there won't be a required devkit, and there will be no licensing fees to create software for the platform.

We're hearing that a wide variety of USB peripherals will be compatible with the boxes, though it will likely ship with a proprietary controller. It's possible that the controller will even allow for swappable components, meaning that it can be reconfigured depending on the type of game you're playing. Think that sounds odd? Well Valve filed a patent for such a device last year.

Additionally, we're told that the kind of biometrics Valve uses in game testing will somehow be incorporated into these devices. Sources of ours say that the realtime biometric feedback in games will be a sea-change for users. To put it more succinctly, the sentiment we've heard is: "You won't ever look back." These biometric devices could come in the form of a bracelet, or be part of the standard controller.

The consoles will also take advantage of Steam's "Big Picture" mode, a feature Valve touted last year at GDC, but has yet to release to the public. According to the company's press release in 2011 "With big picture mode, gaming opportunities for Steam partners and customers become possible via PCs and Macs on any TV or computer display in the house."

The most interesting piece of this puzzle may be related to that statement. According to sources, the Steam Box isn't intended to just clash with current gaming consoles. Rather, Valve wants to take Apple and its forthcoming new Apple TV products head-on. Newell has clear questions about Apple's strategy, telling the The Seattle Times "On the platform side, it's sort of ominous that the world seems to be moving away from open platforms," adding that "They build a shiny sparkling thing that attracts users and then they control people's access to those things."

The Steam Box could be unveiled at GDC, though we're also hearing that the company may wait until E3 this year to show off what it's been working on.

One thing is for sure, however: if these rumors turn out to be correct, there could be a whole new kind of battle for control of your living room happening in the near future. Of course, much of this is pieced together from a variety of sources, and there could be moving parts which we can't see. Some of this information could change.

We've reached out to Valve for comment, and will update the post with any new information we receive.

[Qrusher14242]

not sure i see the point of this unless its less than $400...just seems like a pc to me. But will wait and see.

[mckerney]

not sure i see the point of this unless its less than $400...just seems like a pc to me. But will wait and see.

I can see the point of having a hardware standard that both developers can optimize for, and it could be good for people who aren't big into keeping up with hardware but interested in PC gaming could buy a system they would know could play the latest games. That said, I agree that it will have a tough time taking off if is significantly more expensive that consoles and it doesn't look like something I would be interested in personally.

[mckerney]

What I probably would consider buying is a set top box built around Steam's upcoming Big Picture Mode. Something I could plug into my TV and then connect to my PC through a wifi network plus plug in a game pad. Some way to make it easy to play game from my PC on a TV in a different room.

[cartman]

Thanks to owning 50% of Valve and the pervasiveness of Steam, Gabe Newell is worth an estimated $1.5 billion.

Gabe Newell has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion - VideoGamer.com (http://www.videogamer.com/news/gabe_newell_has_an_estimated_net_worth_of_1_5_billion.html)

[jeff061]

Yeah, it's amazing seeing steam grow like it has. I still remember it as a useless pain in the ass middle man to HL2. Now I won't buy a game if it's not on Steam and I never used to wait for sales.

[Groundhog]

Yeah, it's amazing seeing steam grow like it has. I still remember it as a useless pain in the ass middle man to HL2. Now I won't buy a game if it's not on Steam and I never used to wait for sales.

Yep same here. The sole reason I never played HL2 until about 12 months ago despite loving HL1 was due to the fact that I refused to download Steam to install the title. Now, it's probably the most used "app" on my PC...

[mckerney]

Thanks to owning 50% of Valve and the pervasiveness of Steam, Gabe Newell is worth an estimated $1.5 billion.

Gabe Newell has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion - VideoGamer.com (http://www.videogamer.com/news/gabe_newell_has_an_estimated_net_worth_of_1_5_billion.html)

That explains how he can afford so many knives.

Giant Bomb @ Valve - Giant Bomb (http://www.giantbomb.com/giant-bomb-valve/17-4014/)

[Matthean]

Anybody download a video card update from Steam? Not doing that again. Still trying to see what all I need to fix since it's been giving me issues ever since and had to two hard reboots.

[mckerney]

Anybody download a video card update from Steam? Not doing that again. Still trying to see what all I need to fix since it's been giving me issues ever since and had to two hard reboots.

ATI card?

[Matthean]

Yep. I did a driver uninstall/reinstall to get it back to sane, but parts of my browser shows an off color when it should be white.

[Matthean]

Fixed the off color issue.

[mckerney]

Yep. I did a driver uninstall/reinstall to get it back to sane, but parts of my browser shows an off color when it should be white.

ATI drivers commonly have issues, and from what I learned is if things are working it's best not to update the drivers unless you absolutely have to, or you want to increase performance of a game that just had a Catalyst profile updated. ATI drivers can be a pain to deal with, which is why I went with an NVIDIA card, even though ATI cards are typically a better value hardware wise.

[mckerney]

<S>Does anyone want a Counter Strike: GO beta key?</s>

[MizzouRah]

Anyone play Heroes of Might and Magic VI?

[CrimsonFox]

I've played all the others. There is a 6? :D

[MizzouRah]

I've played all the others. There is a 6? :D

Yup 50% off right now, I did just buy Trine 2 though. :D

[mckerney]

No Steam Box, but former Quake programmer Michael Abrash has decided to work on wearable computing.

That Was Easy: Valve’s Hardware Is Wearable Computing | Rock, Paper, Shotgun (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/04/14/that-was-easy-valves-hardware-is-wearable-computing/)

[chinaski]

Does anyone want a Counter Strike: GO beta key?

you betcha!

[mckerney]

you betcha!

Gah, sorry. Should have updated my post, but wound up giving this out a couple weeks ago.

[Poli]

poli rules, I believe.

[Pumpy Tudors]

poli rules, I believe.
Yes. Yes, he does.

[mckerney]

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=valve_linux_dampfnudeln&num=1

Steam and the Source Engine are coming to Linux. Great to see, and while it will probably,just be Valve and indie games at first hopefully it will see more companies make Linux versions along the same line as the number of games that have had Mac versions added.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Took the plunge on the Pole Position 2012 F1 management sim. Still figuring things out right now.

[MacroGuru]

Took the plunge on the Pole Position 2012 F1 management sim. Still figuring things out right now.

I was thinking about it a bit last night...decided not to...let me know if I regret it.

[weegeebored]

I bought it too and maybe in haste which is not like me. You might want to check out the forum before you decide. I have not been able to get it patched through Steam but it looks like the latest one still has problems.

kalypso media :: forum - Pole Position 2010 / 2012 (http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=36)

[whomario]

I played it a bit at a friend and judging from what he showed me, this game is plain bad. There´s so many essential things missing (like pit stop strategy. Not being able to set this is like a football game with no manual play calling) and the race engine is beyond bad, nothing realistic about it.

If anybody wants a fun classic (and free) F1 management game as an alternative :

Download Grand Prix Manager 2 | Abandonia (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/912/Grand+Prix+Manager+2.html)

essential downloads (mods and also stuff to make it work on newer Systems) : Downloads « GPM2World (http://www.gpm2world.com/?page_id=55)

you definitely need : http://www.gpm2world.com/?file_id=26 (newest patch)
http://www.gpm2world.com/?file_id=21 (manual)
wing32.dll free download - DLL-files.com (http://www.gpm2world.com/?file_id=22) (dll file needed, has to go in system32 folder (for 32bit Windows) or the SysWOW64 folder (for 64bit Windows)


It´s from the same guys that also made the classic GP racing games (which are still a million times better than what has come out in recent years. I would spent hours perfecting my setups to get that precious 1/10 second better and it was so deep and yet intuitive ...)

I spent many, many hours with this game. Not flashy, but adicitive and gets the details right (as of 15 years ago, of course). There´s even rule changes included from season to season making certain stuff legal or illegal (thus rendering your work developing either brilliantly spent or useless) and the game is not just fun for a season or 2 but has longterm playability as well.
Heck, even injuries from crashes and replacement drivers are in.

You can play either 10 years or do 3 years in a scenario mode. Fully customizeable, too (you can change the point system, the power of the engines, the skill of the designers, engineers

edit : Here´s the 2011 mod (you only need to download the .dll files above, the mod includes the fully patched game. Just unzip and you are good to go) http://www.gpm2world.com/?file_id=64

[weegeebored]

Thanks whomario; I'll try that. Where were you yesterday when I had my moment of weakness? :)

I'm still hoping that they get PP2012 worked out but I have a feeling that that's never going to happen.

What is the Steam policy for returns, anyone know?

[mckerney]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/b7rZO2ACP3A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Cave Johnson, we're done here.

Hopefullly the level editor include the suction tubes that were cut from the game.

[jeff061]

Just finished all the co-op Portal 2 levels. It was a blast, but it can easily spark some angst among friends.

[mckerney]

http://www.gamestop.com/collection/steam-cards

Gamestop is now selling cards that will let you add funds to your Steam account. Seems like it would be most useful for anyone with kids that wants to give them some money for Steam without giving them credit card info for anyone around here, though you can also get them at trade in value for any old console games.

[PilotMan]

I just got or someone just sent me a coupon for 50% off King Arthur 2. Random.

[mckerney]

Indie Game: The Movie will be sold through Steam | PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/05/24/indie-game-the-movie-will-be-sold-through-steam/)

Astronomers, heed my call: have the stars that control the fate of digital distribution may entered some strange alignment? After releasing a board game earlier today, we learn that Steam will be selling a film on the service next month. Appropriately, it’s Indie Game: The Movie.

The Kickstarted film has been popping up in theaters since March, and will also be available on iTunes when it releases on Steam on June 12. I wouldn’t expect this—at the very most, Valve is testing the waters for selling other content with something that’s highly relevant to gamers.

[Scoobz0202]

Because We May - Windows / Mac Games On Steam (http://www.becausewemay.com/steam.html)

These are all at the listed price on Steam. Some awesome fucking deals on a bunch of good indie games.

[mckerney]

http://sourcefilmmaker.com/

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Zri1c_If6Ic" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. By utilizing the hardware rendering power of a modern gaming PC, the SFM allows storytellers to work in a what-you-see-is-what-you-get environment so they can iterate in the context of what it will feel like for the final audience.

To celebrate the announcement of the SFM, we've also released "Meet the Pyro", the ninth installment in the "Meet the Team" series. Like all of our animated shorts, we made it using the SFM.

If you're interested in making movies and games in parallel, sign up for an SFM beta key and start shooting your movie on location inside the world of TF2 today.

[mckerney]

And Valve's latest Source Film Maker creation.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WUhOnX8qt3I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Passacaglia]

Passacaglia1977 if anyone wants to add me!

Also, does anyone know how to buy steam cloud?

[mckerney]

Passacaglia1977 if anyone wants to add me!

Also, does anyone know how to buy steam cloud?

You don't buy Steam Cloud access directly. There are certain games that have it enabled (http://www.giantbomb.com/steam-cloud/92-4581/games/) that will automatically sync your saves. It's not something you can just use with any game.

[Passacaglia]

Thanks! It's weird that FM2011 is the only one that has it...and I have FM2010 and FM2012. Oh, well.

[mckerney]

Steam Community :: Greenlight (http://steamcommunity.com/greenlight/)

What is Steam Greenlight?
Steam Greenlight is a new system that enlists the community's help in picking some of the next games to be released on Steam. Developers post information, screenshots, and videos for their game and seek a critical mass of community support in order to get selected for distribution. Steam Greenlight also helps developers get feedback from potential customers and start creating an active community around their game as early in the development process as they like.

I know of a game that should be here. What do I do?
Go contact the game developer and suggest that they submit their game here for consideration.

There's a game on Greenlight that I really want to see succeed. What can I do?
Go tell your friends, just don't be annoying about it.

How do I report a fake/fraudulent/malicious game in Greenlight?
When you're looking at the page for a game in Greenlight, there is a 'Report' right next to the rating buttons, below the screenshots. Please report the item and tell us why you're doing so.

[EagleFan]

Sounds like the time is nearing for the summer event.

Sadly I'll miss most of it as I'll be away for work all next week (Monday to Sunday)...

[Scoobz0202]

Sounds like the time is nearing for the summer event.

Sadly I'll miss most of it as I'll be away for work all next week (Monday to Sunday)...

Do you have a smart phone? You can purchase from the steam app.

[EagleFan]

Do you have a smart phone? You can purchase from the steam app.

True, but if it's anything like the Christmas vacation event the fun part was going after the achievements and interacting with friends and others from FOFC.

[Ramzavail]

is this still true?

Steam doesn't care how many computers you are installed on, it only cares that you only play the game on one computer at the same time...

so I don't have to unlicense any games on steam before I reformat this laptop?

[spleen1015]

I've been able to play games on my laptop and my desktop and never had a problem. I haven't tried to play the same game on both though. I believe DG to be correct.

[Draft Dodger]

yeah, that's still true

[whomario]

I did have to verify my account (got an email telling me to) either after i switched from my old laptop to my new one or when i first used my new one at my parents house (i´m not quite sure which was it) but that was the extent of it.

[Jughead Spock]

is this still true?



so I don't have to unlicense any games on steam before I reformat this laptop?

Don't forget to backup your steamapps/common folder, so you don't have to re-download them all, though.

[mckerney]

I did have to verify my account (got an email telling me to) either after i switched from my old laptop to my new one or when i first used my new one at my parents house (i´m not quite sure which was it) but that was the extent of it.


The email is for the optional two step verification rather than a DRM restriction. You can turn it off, but it really is a great security feature to protect your account so it is really not recommended that you do.

There may be some games with activation limits outside of Steam's DRM, but Steam itself doesn't have any such restriction. You'll be able to download games on your account as many times as you would like on any number of PCs, provided you only have one active login at a time.

[Ramzavail]

but what about saved games? Don't I have find those and save them myself?

[Ramzavail]

I don't mind re-downloading the games - I'm reformatting the whole thing.

[mckerney]

but what about saved games? Don't I have find those and save them myself?

Depends on the game. If the game doesn't have Steam Cloud you will have to find the save files and back them up manually.

[Scoobz0202]

Shots fired. This is a hell of a deal if you don't already own most of the games.

THQ Bundle $50

Save 84% on THQ Collection on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15343/)

[mckerney]

Looks like they're putting the Summer Sale deals up then.

[SackAttack]

Yeah, sale is begun.

[mckerney]

Looks like there's no Summer Camp this year though. :(

[SackAttack]

Looks like there's no Summer Camp this year though. :(

Hard to say. They've been adding stuff to the front page even after the sale stuff went up.

There's a box for stuff friends have bought and stuff friends want that wasn't there when the summer sale page first loaded for me, for example.

[RainMaker]

Noticed Civ V is on sale pretty big. Was going to grab a few of the remaining DLC. Looks like their servers are getting hammered though.

[mckerney]

Ah, I see there are achievements you can get on your profile. Right now they're mostly just for voting though, nothing you get in games.

[whomario]

Crusader Kings II for 9,99 is one you might want to look at. Basically everything from Paradox is down individually as well for the duration of the sale.

store is being pounded. Don´t you guys have to be at work or school or sth ? Geez, it´s like noon or 2 pm on a work day ;)

[Grover]

Crusader Kings II for 9,99 is one you might want to look at. Basically everything from Paradox is down individually as well.

store is being pounded. Don´t you guys have to be at work or school or sth ? Geez, it´s like noon or 2 pm on a work day ;)

"Week day? Is this... what day is this?"

[Scoobz0202]

Crusader Kings II for 9,99 is one you might want to look at. Basically everything from Paradox is down individually as well.

store is being pounded. Don´t you guys have to be at work or school or sth ? Geez, it´s like noon or 2 pm on a work day ;)

I really really really want to get into the Paradox games. I have CKII and Europa Universalis III but neither have really hooked me. CKII has come pretty close. Paradox packs are always crazy. I mean, I could have games for years of play in their pack alone.

[Scoobz0202]

Was really hoping ArmaII:CO would be a day 1 daily. I'm tired of waiting :(

[BrianD]

Was really hoping ArmaII:CO would be a day 1 daily. I'm tired of waiting :(

I'm watching this one too. It dropped from $30 to $24. Should we expect this to go lower?

[Scoobz0202]

With it sitting at the top of the sales charts on Steam for the past few weeks I'm anticipating it being a daily deal. How much lower? Maybe $15?

If it doesn't, it will still be there at the end.

[Julio Riddols]

Crusader Kings, here I come! Tonight the fiancee and I will rule Winterfell!!

[Honolulu_Blue]

Crusader Kings, here I come! Tonight the fiancee and I will rule Winterfell!!

FYI:

Make sure you download V0.2 of the "Game of Thrones" mod. V0.1 doesn't work with the latest patch.

I have been playing as Bronze Yohn Royce. My goal is to have the Royce's become Lords of the Vale.

It progresses slowly, though my current character, Andar Royce, is married to Margery Tyrell, though my first character, Yohn, did end up giving her two children while he was still alive and she was his daughter-in-law. Weird, I know.

[Julio Riddols]

Nice, thanks for the heads up. Margaery is a saucy dame.. She'll do anything for a taste of the throne.

[DaddyTorgo]

FYI:

Make sure you download V0.2 of the "Game of Thrones" mod. V0.1 doesn't work with the latest patch.



Yuppers. I'm on the mod team, so let me know if you have any questions or comments or input or notice anything or whatever.

[WVUFAN]

My username is WVUFan1971

[JPhillips]

Yuppers. I'm on the mod team, so let me know if you have any questions or comments or input or notice anything or whatever.

I think it needs a lot more events. Once everything becomes a single kingdom there isn't much to do. I liked playing in the world, but I didn't have much to do other than marry children off every few years.

[FrogMan]

Am I just dense or are today's deals going on for way more than a day? Says the offer for COD:MW3 ends more than 27 hours...

Anyway, that's one my son will be happy to get. He left for a Summer camp last Sunday and I told him to give me a wishlist if the sale ever started when he'd be away and that one was at the top of his list ;)

FM

[Scoobz0202]

Not sure why the Daily Deals say that but I would assume they will end at 1PM EST like they always do.

[Groundhog]

It progresses slowly, though my current character, Andar Royce, is married to Margery Tyrell, though my first character, Yohn, did end up giving her two children while he was still alive and she was his daughter-in-law. Weird, I know.

I picked the Manderly's of White Harbour and ALSO married Margaery to my son, while I picked up one of the Sand Snakes. Early on especially it's hard to ignore all the 'name' character in the game.

I did enjoy seeing Tyrion as head of the Lannister's quite early in my game too.

[Groundhog]

I don't remember applying for it - and I'm fairly sure I never did considering I hadn't heard of it prior to the offer when I opened Steam last night - but apparently I'm a beta tester for the Valve Filmmaker. Downloaded it last night but haven't tried it yet.

[Scoobz0202]

Thought i put it in this thread, but it was the other.

Anyways, if any non-US guys want something gifted throughout the sale just get a hold of me.

Steam Community :: ID :: CancerStick (http://steamcommunity.com/id/cancerstick)

[Scoobz0202]

http://i.imgur.com/1iSdJ.jpg

Picking up for sure Binding of Isaac. Heard some cool stuff about it. Will probably jump on the Tribes starter pack, too.

Debating on the others like Max Payne and Anno. With all the little purchases I am making I am having a hard time justifying $25+ for a game. By the time I play through what Im getting I could probably wait for a Christmas sale for these. Also debating Sonic. Played the shit out of Sonic as a youngster, but was hoping it would be a few bucks cheaper. Anybody play it?

[whomario]

if anyone´s interested in the game Anno 2070. In the german store, the Anno 2070 Collection is actually cheaper while containing some DLCs.

Might try out From Dust, seems like an intriguing concept.

[mckerney]

I strongly recommend The Binding of Isaac. There's also DLC that adds more types of rooms, enemies and bosses for about another $0.75.

[SackAttack]

http://i.imgur.com/1iSdJ.jpg

Picking up for sure Binding of Isaac. Heard some cool stuff about it. Will probably jump on the Tribes starter pack, too.

Debating on the others like Max Payne and Anno. With all the little purchases I am making I am having a hard time justifying $25+ for a game. By the time I play through what Im getting I could problem wait for a Christmas sale for these. Also debating between Sonic. Played the shit out of Sonic as a youngster, but was hoping it would be a few bucks cheaper. Anybody play it?

Sonic Generations is fantastic. I have the PS3 version, so I dunno if the PC version is better/worse, but the PS3 version of Sonic Generations was the best Sonic game I've played...well, since I was a kid.

[FrogMan]

Not sure why the Daily Deals say that but I would assume they will end at 1PM EST like they always do.

From what I understand, the deals seem to overlap. New deals have appeared but yesterday's are still valid for a few hours. Not a bad idea if you ask me.

FM

[FrogMan]

I strongly recommend The Binding of Isaac. There's also DLC that adds more types of rooms, enemies and bosses for about another $0.75.

This and the mention about From Dust in the specials thread is what I have always liked about these sales. Neat little games for cheap that I would probably never have heard of without this sale.

FM

[dubb93]

So far I've picked up Skyrim at it's standard discount and both Saints Row 3 and CK II at big discounts.

Coming in I wanted Skyrim, Dead Island, and CK II. I'll be waiting for the big Dead Island deal and probably end up buying about five other things just for shits and giggles.

[mckerney]

Sonic Generations is fantastic. I have the PS3 version, so I dunno if the PC version is better/worse, but the PS3 version of Sonic Generations was the best Sonic game I've played...well, since I was a kid.

The PC version of it is also very good. Total Biscuit described Sonic Generations as, "a love letter to Sonic fans everywhere. A love letter from a spouse that has been abusing all of us for a decade."

[DaddyTorgo]

I think it needs a lot more events. Once everything becomes a single kingdom there isn't much to do. I liked playing in the world, but I didn't have much to do other than marry children off every few years.

You didn't end up with plenty of warfare?

We're working on trying to make sure there's more events going on (without having them be lame), and also on making sure that there's plenty of political instability.

Maybe you just got bored before the kingdom split apart again?

[DaddyTorgo]

Ditto what Scoobz said - if you non-US people want something gifted, hit me up. SteamID is the same as my nickname here.

[mckerney]

If you have a group you play co-op games with Payday is also worth considering. It's similar to Left 4 Dead though more focused on completing objectives than just getting to the end of the level. The bank robbery or jewel heist type missions can be incredibly intense and exciting with a good group of teammates. Unfortunately it isn't nearly as polished as Left 4 Dead, and has an experience system to level up and unlock different weapons and accessories (which can be a positive for some, though I've never really been a fan of such systems).

[DaddyTorgo]

If you have a group you play co-op games with Payday is also worth considering. It's similar to Left 4 Dead though more focused on completing objectives than just getting to the end of the level. The bank robbery or jewel heist type missions can be incredibly intense and exciting with a good group of teammates. Unfortunately it isn't nearly as polished as Left 4 Dead, and has an experience system to level up and unlock different weapons and accessories (which can be a positive for some, though I've never really been a fan of such systems).

I thought the payday demo on my ps3 was pretty fun. not "polished" in a lot of senses, but fun.

[mckerney]

I thought the payday demo on my ps3 was pretty fun. not "polished" in a lot of senses, but fun.

Yeah, that's about it. Getting 3 friend together and playing bad guys is definitely fun enough that you'll be able to overlook the games flaws and have a blast stealing stuff. It is a game where the them does a lot for it.

It's not for single player so you either need a group of friends or be fine playing with strangers (though it's at it's best if you do have some friends to play with).

[DaddyTorgo]

Yeah, that's about it. Getting 3 friend together and playing bad guys is definitely fun enough that you'll be able to overlook the games flaws and have a blast stealing stuff.

It's not for single player so you either need a group of friends or be fine playing with strangers.

Yeah.

If I only had friends...LOL

[JPhillips]

You didn't end up with plenty of warfare?

We're working on trying to make sure there's more events going on (without having them be lame), and also on making sure that there's plenty of political instability.

Maybe you just got bored before the kingdom split apart again?

I only played for about twenty years. There were a couple of small splits, but the combined might of the Iron Throne easily put them down. I felt like I had nothing to do other than watch the dates tick by. For me the vanilla CK2 was far more interesting.

[Radii]

I bought Shogun 2 (from the total war series) collection for $20, woohoo.

[mckerney]

Yeah.

If I only had friends...LOL

None of my friends really play games on PC unfortunately. At least they like board games. :)

[Fidatelo]

I picked up SpaceChem yesterday for $2.50, ended up playing for about 4 straight hours. Fun little game.

[mckerney]

I picked up SpaceChem yesterday for $2.50, ended up playing for about 4 straight hours. Fun little game.

I love SpaceChem, easily my favorite puzzle game. The open ended puzzles with no one solution lead to a great feeling when you come up with a way to solve a difficult puzzle. Especially since I start most of them by staring at the screen for 5 minutes feeling like an idiot.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I picked the Manderly's of White Harbour and ALSO married Margaery to my son, while I picked up one of the Sand Snakes. Early on especially it's hard to ignore all the 'name' character in the game.

I did enjoy seeing Tyrion as head of the Lannister's quite early in my game too.

I think it needs a lot more events. Once everything becomes a single kingdom there isn't much to do. I liked playing in the world, but I didn't have much to do other than marry children off every few years.

I only played for about twenty years. There were a couple of small splits, but the combined might of the Iron Throne easily put them down. I felt like I had nothing to do other than watch the dates tick by. For me the vanilla CK2 was far more interesting.

Yeah, this was my impression as well.

Not enough events or intrigues.

I played a vanilla game of CK2 as a Croatian Duke and there was a ton more stuff going on.

There were a few rebellions and wars in my GoT game, but they were also crushed very quickly and with overwhelming force.

I also wasn't sure why Margery Tyrell would be willing to marry a son of Yohn Royce (or a Manderley for that matter). I also had Tywin Lannister ask to marry one of my daughters and married another daughter to the heir to the Iron Throne. I think she died before her husband claimed it.

I totally love the setting. Just not enough going on and some odd unions.

[DaddyTorgo]

Yeah, this was my impression as well.

Not enough events or intrigues.

I played a vanilla game of CK2 as a Croatian Duke and there was a ton more stuff going on.

There were a few rebellions and wars in my GoT game, but they were also crushed very quickly and with overwhelming force.

I also wasn't sure why Margery Tyrell would be willing to marry a son of Yohn Royce (or a Manderley for that matter). I also had Tywin Lannister ask to marry one of my daughters and married another daughter to the heir to the Iron Throne. I think she died before her husband claimed it.

I totally love the setting. Just not enough going on and some odd unions.

Odd unions is a Paradox AI thing.

We're working to add more stuff going on, without it being monotonous, but I'll push your impressions up the chain and keep agitating for more things. There's a team working on a War of the 5 Kings starting date, my impression is that that may have more some more stuff going on (which will then be incorporated down into the other starting dates obviously).

I also find the "little rebellions" kind of silly, but they do serve the function of raising/lowering the opinion of liege's by vassals, which ultimately results in bigger conflicts.

We've got tournaments in obviously (tbh sometimes I find them a bit repetitive). Any other thoughts on what sort of events you'd like to see?

I find that RP-ing my leader based on his personality can be helpful in terms of causing things to go on, and causing friction with vassals or lieges. So can giving myself goals outside of the ambition system like "I want to make the Dayne's the Princes of Dorne" and working towards a long-term goal like that.

[britrock88]

In Indie Bundle II, Botanicula and Splice have intrigued me before the sale, and Universe Sandbox seems to have some potential. Any first-hand experience with any of the games?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

In Indie Bundle II, Botanicula and Splice have intrigued me before the sale, and Universe Sandbox seems to have some potential. Any first-hand experience with any of the games?

Have played with Universe Sandbox. It's a lot of fun if you like to create scenarios. Makes you feel pretty small seeing those worlds/universes explode.

[mckerney]

In Indie Bundle II, Botanicula and Splice have intrigued me before the sale, and Universe Sandbox seems to have some potential. Any first-hand experience with any of the games?

Botanicula review (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/04/19/wot-i-think-botanicula/) and demo (http://botanicula.net/)

There’s no question over whether you should play this. Your $10 will buy you a few hours of utter joy, and flipping heck, why wouldn’t you want that? It’s infectiously lovely, smartly inventive, and plastered happiness all over my face. And even my game-ignoring wife’s face, whom it was a pleasure to watch play. That’s a high compliment.

Splice has a demo on Steam that I played, it was an interesting puzzle game but nothing that really excited me that much.

Universe Sandbox isn't a game but just a sandbox solar system simulator that let's you make changes like adding objects or modifying location, mass, velocity and whatnot and see what would happen. You can load different solar systems or create your own from scratch if you want to do that sort of thing. Probably interesting for people who really love astronomy and astrophysics. If you're not you'll probably think it's kind of cool while you play around with it for 10 to 15 minutes before you exit out never to load it up again.

[frnk55]

Nice! Max Payne 50% off. Going to pick up The Binding of Isaac also. Maybe Payday the heist too. Going to be a couch potato this weekend as temps will be around 100.

Hey guys is Rage worth 17.99? I've always been tempted.

[Grover]

Hey guys is Rage worth 17.99? I've always been tempted.

No. It's absolutely awful. You're better off playing Doom 3.

[Big Fo]

Yesterday I got Sword of Islam and some of the other DLC for Crusader Kings II.

Today I am tempted by From Dust and Anno 2070, but might wind up getting neither or waiting for the last day of the sale since I have plenty of games to keep myself occupied for now.

[frnk55]

No. It's absolutely awful. You're better off playing Doom 3.
That's a good thing since I have Doom 3 but never did play it much. Thx.

[Qrusher14242]

I just picked up:

Crusader Kings II + Sword of Islam
Binding of Isaac DLC Wrath of Lamb
Hard Reset Extened Edition
Portal 2

Can't wait to play the GOT mod of CKII, Heard Hard Reset was good and for $3 hard to pass up. Not much else in the sale i want...these flash deals seem cool though

Max Payne 1 & 2 for $3.74...may pick that up today

[PilotMan]

I know it's time to upgrade my laptop when I really can't shop games anymore because time has passed it by. That, and I have scolded myself repeatedly for owning more than I can play. That, and I'm broke.

[Mota]

My main goals are:
Anno 2070 (was hoping for more than 50% discount so am sitting out until a later sale)
Witcher 2 (hoping that will be a focus SKU sometime)

So far I have bought:
Warlock
Terrania
Legend of Grimrock

[FrogMan]

My main goals are:
Anno 2070 (was hoping for more than 50% discount so am sitting out until a later sale)

I don't know but I doubt you'll get a better deal. Once a game shows up as a daily deal, I thought they rarely went below that one deal price...

FM

[mckerney]

Alan Wake and Alan Wake's American Nightmare for $10, was hoping for a deal like that.

[mckerney]

Hey guys is Rage worth 17.99? I've always been tempted.

I like Rage, but it wasn't really anything special as far as first person shooters go. It'd also been available cheaper than that before, so if you're willing to wait for either later in this sale or for another deal to pop up after the summer sale you could probably find it for a bit less.

A couple good deals on shooters that activate on Steam are The Darkness 2 (http://www.amazon.com/2K-Games-40884Darkness-II2-Darkness/dp/B006JA7EWW/) for $12.49 and Spec Ops: The Line (http://www.amazon.com/Spec-Ops-The-Line-Download/dp/B0085NTITS/) for $24.99.

Spec Ops: The Line is a modern military shooter which when I first heard about it kind of wrote off as just another man shooter. As far as gameplay is concerned it's a third person shooter with poor cover mechanics, but the story is exceptional and makes it one of the best games to come out this year. If it's something you want to play anytime soon you probably won't find a better price than $24.99 being it came out three weeks ago.

[FrogMan]

wooooo, FM2012 for $7.49 in the flash sale section. Yeah, you probably all have it already but I don't. Now I will :)

FM

[cody8200]

From Dust looked interesting enough. I picked it up for under 4 bucks.

[CleBrownsfan]

Alan Wake and Alan Wake's American Nightmare for $10, was hoping for a deal like that.

I've been wanting to try this out. My first Summer Sale goes to Alan Wake ;)

[mckerney]

Another Amazon deal that activates on Steam, Sniper Elite V2 (http://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Elite-Online-Game-Code/dp/B008K2WRYC) for $14.99.

[mckerney]

Two copies of Frozen Synapse Complete for $3.49 is a steal.

Save 90% on Frozen Synapse: Complete Pack on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/14855/)

[Honolulu_Blue]

Odd unions is a Paradox AI thing.

We're working to add more stuff going on, without it being monotonous, but I'll push your impressions up the chain and keep agitating for more things. There's a team working on a War of the 5 Kings starting date, my impression is that that may have more some more stuff going on (which will then be incorporated down into the other starting dates obviously).

I also find the "little rebellions" kind of silly, but they do serve the function of raising/lowering the opinion of liege's by vassals, which ultimately results in bigger conflicts.

We've got tournaments in obviously (tbh sometimes I find them a bit repetitive). Any other thoughts on what sort of events you'd like to see?

I find that RP-ing my leader based on his personality can be helpful in terms of causing things to go on, and causing friction with vassals or lieges. So can giving myself goals outside of the ambition system like "I want to make the Dayne's the Princes of Dorne" and working towards a long-term goal like that.

I like the tourneys. As for other events, I would have to think about that.

Also, I noticed that the inheritence law for the Royce's (and many others I presume) was gavelkind, where, I am pretty sure, for most noble families in Westeros (save Dorne) it's straight up primogeniture.

For example, Yohn Royce has three sons. Andar, the eldest is set to inherit Runestone. Robar, the second eldest, joins up with Renly to make a name for himself and Waymar, the youngest, joins the Night's Watch.

[mckerney]

Skyrim is finally on sale too for $29.79, and I've professed my love for Orcs Must Die! here several times in the past.

[jeff061]

Dead Island down, Amalur to go.

[CleBrownsfan]

Did you get the DLC for Dead Island or just the base game? I'm in the same boat -looking for Amalur to get on sale too.

[jeff061]

I got DLC. Though I didn't really put much thought into it.

[WVUFAN]

Has anyone bought X-Com Apocalypse from Steam? I did, and cannot seem to get it to work correctly.

[bhlloy]

Yeah, it needs DosBox which I already had installed and configured on my system. I don't remember if it reinstalled it or if used the installation already there, although that would be weird if it didn't.

[MizzouRah]

Another Amazon deal that activates on Steam, Sniper Elite V2 (http://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Elite-Online-Game-Code/dp/B008K2WRYC) for $14.99.

I thoroughly enjoyed this game on the x360.

[dubb93]

I see alot of interest in Amalur. Not to thread-jack here but it goes on sale at Best Buy tomorrow for $10 if you subscribe to their gamer magazine. Or the magazine is supposed to be $5 in store. The coupon is in the magazine.

Back on topic. I'm in for one copy of Dead Island.

[EagleFan]

Some really nice deals today.

[mckerney]

Yeah, it needs DosBox which I already had installed and configured on my system. I don't remember if it reinstalled it or if used the installation already there, although that would be weird if it didn't.

I think it should launch with a DOSBox wrapper if you load it through Steam, though I'm not at home to check at the moment.

[mckerney]

Two copies of Frozen Synapse Complete for $3.49 is a steal.

Save 90% on Frozen Synapse: Complete Pack on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/14855/)

Looks like it was a pricing error and it's $6.99 now, but still a great deal.

[SirFozzie]

did anyone want to go in for a four pack on dead island?

[mckerney]

did anyone want to go in for a four pack on dead island?

Can't go in on a bundle but would be up for some FOFC multiplayer.

[Scoobz0202]

did anyone want to go in for a four pack on dead island?

Id probably be down if two other people jumped on

[frnk55]

I think Steam is getting hammered. I'm getting terrible download speeds. Brings back memories of dial up. Bah..

[WVUFAN]

I have Crusader Kings II for trade on Steam if someone wants it

[PilotMan]

Has anyone posted a video I can comment on?

[DaddyTorgo]

I like the tourneys. As for other events, I would have to think about that.

Also, I noticed that the inheritence law for the Royce's (and many others I presume) was gavelkind, where, I am pretty sure, for most noble families in Westeros (save Dorne) it's straight up primogeniture.

For example, Yohn Royce has three sons. Andar, the eldest is set to inherit Runestone. Robar, the second eldest, joins up with Renly to make a name for himself and Waymar, the youngest, joins the Night's Watch.

Yeah - that should all have been changed back to primogeniture, I think as of the 2.0 release. Not sure why it was changed to gavelkind...that's weird.

[mckerney]

I think Steam is getting hammered. I'm getting terrible download speeds. Brings back memories of dial up. Bah..

Try changing your download region under Settings => Downloads + Cloud and then restarting Steam.

[Marc Vaughan]

BTW I believe FM is on sale at the moment on Steam (40% off?) - I believe it was 75% off for a short period at one point today, no idea if it'll be repeated ... sorry for the late notice, I only found out unofficially after the event.

[FrogMan]

BTW I believe FM is on sale at the moment on Steam (40% off?) - I believe it was 75% off for a short period at one point today, no idea if it'll be repeated ... sorry for the late notice, I only found out unofficially after the event.

Yeah, Marc, see this from yesterday ;)

wooooo, FM2012 for $7.49 in the flash sale section. Yeah, you probably all have it already but I don't. Now I will :)

FM

it was 75% off at the time. No clue if the flash sales will repeat over the sale but I'm back with a copy of FM on my computer. Or I will when I get my new laptop this week :)

FM

[FrogMan]

well, biggest spending in a while on games...
I'd had my eyes on Skyrim so got that at 50%.
I'd also never played The Witcher and for $2.49, it's hard to pass up. I'll probably send a copy to my son too.
My son wanted to get Left4Dead2 and I was also interested so I'm getting a four pack of that one for $14.99. He said his best friend is sure to want to play that with him online, we'll see what we do with the fourth copy.
Finally, Tropico has always intrigued me so Tropico 4 for $7.49 seemed like a good deal.

Sigh, but yay still :)

FM

[jeff061]

Bought Heroes of Might and Magic 6 based on the nostalgia of playing 1+2 a long time back. Very happy to see 4 versions later it seems to have held true to form. Fun game.

[Radii]

Anyone here ever played Fray? $20 Indy game that came out in June on sale for $9. Its listed as "Action Strategy" but not quite sure WTF it is.

[FrogMan]

well, add Civ 5 (no DLC) for $7.49 to that list of mine.

FM

[Qrusher14242]

got the Left 4 Dead bundle, Star Wars Knights of the old Republic and Toy Soldiers.

[Young Drachma]

NBA2K12 is just $9.99 and makes a nice visual compliment to FBCB. Especially when I discovered (belated) that you can use an XBOX controller with a PC. The mods out there make it a nice treat for that price.

[Sweed]

Should stay away from Steam during sales. I picked up the "Theater of War" bundle for $12.49 in the Flash Sale. No idea when I'll have to play:) Oh, well flash deal ended and now back to $24.99 regular price $49.99.

Theater of War
Theater of War 2 Battle for Caen
Theater of War 2 Africa 1943
Theater of War 2 Centauro
Theater of War 2 Kursk 1943
Theater of War 3 Korea

Not sure if I'll have to contact Steam or if its a "getting hammered" issue but Caen, and Centauro haven't shown up in my library.

[mckerney]

Should stay away from Steam during sales. I picked up the "Theater of War" bundle for $12.49 in the Flash Sale. No idea when I'll have to play:) Oh, well flash deal ended and now back to $24.99 regular price $49.99.

Theater of War
Theater of War 2 Battle for Caen
Theater of War 2 Africa 1943
Theater of War 2 Centauro
Theater of War 2 Kursk 1943
Theater of War 3 Korea

Not sure if I'll have to contact Steam or if its a "getting hammered" issue but Caen, and Centauro haven't shown up in my library.

Caen and Centauro are DLC so they won't show up on your games list. You can check to see that they're there by right clicking on Theater of War 2 and viewing the DLC you have for it.

[Sweed]

Caen and Centauro are DLC so they won't show up on your games list. You can check to see that they're there by right clicking on Theater of War 2 and viewing the DLC you have for it.

Thanks. Don't think I would have thought of that. Yep, both there:)

[Scoobz0202]

Does anybody have an experience with Killing Floor?

I'm thinking about going:
Hitman: Blood Money
Trine 2
Mount and Blade: Warband

Debating:
Saints Row 3 (For some reason I cant pull the trigger on this game)
Killing Floor
Microsoft Flight Pack

http://i.imgur.com/4uMiP.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/aQJx9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ofd4i.jpg

[JPhillips]

Mount and Blade is great.

[frnk55]

When will I have time to play these damn games. Now I'm thinking about The Walking Dead and Darkness 2.

[stevew]

NBA2K12 is just $9.99 and makes a nice visual compliment to FBCB. Especially when I discovered (belated) that you can use an XBOX controller with a PC. The mods out there make it a nice treat for that price.

Thinking about getting it as well.

[jeff061]

I've played the hell out of NBA2K12. Great game.

[Qrusher14242]

Does anybody have an experience with Killing Floor?




Very cool game, its all Multiplayer. You and a group of guys try and kill hordes of creatures. You go through i think 5 rounds, upgrading weapons along the way and then you have to face the boss at the end who is really hard, i've only beat him a couple times. But it takes a lot of team work. I'd get it if you enjoy online coop or horror games.

[DaddyTorgo]

how are the mods for nba2k12 on the PC? rosters and such?

I've wanted to pick it up for some platform for a bit, but have held off cuz of the price. That price is ridiculous though.

[jeff061]

I haven't gotten in to them. Just used the built in rosters. It also has a ton of historical teams I had some fun with.

[jaygr]

I've played the hell out of NBA2K12. Great game.

Agreed. I'm not even really a basketball fan and I played it a ton. The My Player mode is great fun. I wish Madden or NCAA treated their "superstar" or whatever modes the same way.

[Scoobz0202]

The $100 I put in my steam wallet won't be enough. Almost $90 spent so far and we aren't even halfway home. Not sure whether to be excited or cry.

[Grover]

Looking hard at picking up Bastion in a couple of hours.

[Dutch]

When will I have time to play these damn games. Now I'm thinking about The Walking Dead and Darkness 2.

If I am an example, you won't. I picked up The Walking Dead today...when will I play it? Probably never....stupid OCD and Steam Sales.... :)

[CleBrownsfan]

Walking Dead has been very fun. Each episode plays about two hours. I knocked out each one (there are two ATM) in a evening or two.

[Young Drachma]

how are the mods for nba2k12 on the PC? rosters and such?

I've wanted to pick it up for some platform for a bit, but have held off cuz of the price. That price is ridiculous though.

Mods are absolutely, positively worth it for the PC.

NLSC &bull; Downloads (http://forums.nba-live.com/downloads.php)

I was on this site last night and managed to download a few all-on-in mods that enabled me to play with current (as of a day or two ago) rosters, updated jerseys and uniforms and tons of unlocks. It's all pretty simple to install (especially for text sim dorks who are used to mods) and so yeah. Absolutely worth it.

[Big Fo]

Mods are absolutely, positively worth it for the PC.

NLSC &bull; Downloads (http://forums.nba-live.com/downloads.php)

I was on this site last night and managed to download a few all-on-in mods that enabled me to play with current (as of a day or two ago) rosters, updated jerseys and uniforms and tons of unlocks. It's all pretty simple to install (especially for text sim dorks who are used to mods) and so yeah. Absolutely worth it.

Thanks for the link, I just bought the game today and some of these look pretty cool.

[frnk55]

Walking Dead has been very fun. Each episode plays about two hours. I knocked out each one (there are two ATM) in a evening or two.
Downloading now. I passed on Darkness 2. The demo satisfied me enough.

[dubb93]

Mount and Blade is great.

Are the expansions worth buying as well?

[Young Drachma]

Thanks for the link, I just bought the game today and some of these look pretty cool.

Anyone wanting to replace the Thunder with the Sonics in association mode, you'll need to use the unlocked settings mod (or earn the 96-97 Sonics the hard way) and then use them to replace the Thunder. Before you do, you should replace the Thunder roster with scrubs, put their entire team into FA and then you can clear out your Sonics roster however you choose, pick up those FAs and can play with them should you choose to.

Just figured I'd save possibly someone a bit of time.

[Grover]

Just purchased Vessel.

Looks awesome.

[JPhillips]

Glad I picked up Toy Soldiers on sale. It's a fun tower defense game with some twists.

[Qrusher14242]

i cant seem to start toy soldiers....Games for Windows Live won't initialize :(

[JPhillips]

Did you put in your game key?

[mckerney]

Are the expansions worth buying as well?

Don't buy the original Mount and Blade. Warband is basically the same as the original Mount and Blade but with multiplayer and a few new features.

[Qrusher14242]

well i cant get Games for Windows Live to work...won't let me sign in even after resetting the password. So i can't even start the game

[Grover]

And Bastion has been purchased.

[Groundhog]

Anyone wanting to replace the Thunder with the Sonics in association mode, you'll need to use the unlocked settings mod (or earn the 96-97 Sonics the hard way) and then use them to replace the Thunder. Before you do, you should replace the Thunder roster with scrubs, put their entire team into FA and then you can clear out your Sonics roster however you choose, pick up those FAs and can play with them should you choose to.

Just figured I'd save possibly someone a bit of time.

Back when 2K12 was released someone created a spreadsheet for the purpose of having an "expansion draft" to fit the Sonics back in. Basically the guy went through and selected 8 or 9 guys that each team would realistically hold on to, the rest you could draft for your Sonics squad. I played through a few seasons myself, was lots of fun.

[Radii]

Walking Dead Question: How often does the game go into first person mode for any kind of movement/action?

I get pretty bad motion sickness with some games, I can't play any first person shooters, ever. The opening of Skyrim is in first person and should take what, 20 minutes? I had to leave it and come back to it for ~2 hours to get past that intro to when it would let me go into 3rd person. Even games like Grand Theft Auto will fuck me up if I don't take ginger capsules (if I do I can play GTA forever). The video review on IGN doesn't really make it clear but seems to show a scene here or there with some first person action.

Any guesses on whether I'll be able to get through this game?

[Radii]

I'm usually pretty resistant to these sales, I tend to stick to one or two games for a good long while, but I'm looking for something new and went a bit nuts, so far:

Shogun 2 (Total War)
Binding of Isaac
Monkey Island Bundle
Mount & Blade Bundle
Tropico 4 Bundle
Bastion
Vessel

wheeeee. Not really that much $$ (4 of those $3.50 or less), as long as I end up playing them all.

[Grover]

Vessel and Bastion are awesome as hell.

[bigdawg2003]

I bought the Tropico 4 bundle as well and am really enjoying it.

[Fidatelo]

Today cost me about $10 for some Civ 5 DLC and Bastion. Stupid Steam.

[EagleFan]

Went with the deal they had on Pro Cycling Manager 2012 the other day (seems better than a previous version that I had).

Today I couldn't pass up the Flash deals:

Monkey Island: Special Edition Bundle $3.74
Arcania & Gothic Pack $12.49

Just over 16 dollars for basically 7 games; can't really go wrong there.

[EagleFan]

dola: With a business trip this week I hope to get Steam back up and running on my work laptop so I can have something to do on my down time (not up to going out drinking with everyone else on these trips).

[FrogMan]

Bought Heroes of Might and Magic 6 based on the nostalgia of playing 1+2 a long time back. Very happy to see 4 versions later it seems to have held true to form. Fun game.

I passed on this when it was discounted on day one but the more I have seen gameplay videos of it, the more I'm thinking that if it comes back up for sale, I'll pick it up...

FM

[Radii]

Vessel and Bastion are awesome as hell.

I started Vessel, I like it, the physics feel good and nothing seems clunky, which is key in puzzle games like this. Haven't gotten far enough to open up all of the options (when I look at the keyboard controls it seems like there's lots of stuff I can't do yet) so I'm looking forward to getting through a bit more and seeing everything.

[Scoobz0202]

Binding of Isaac was money well spent. Just a fun little time waster.

[Radii]

I started Vessel...

Ok yeah this is awesome. Did a few more areas after Breaking Bad and have already had a few moments where I had a puzzle that felt nice and rewarding to solve AND had a "oh, wow, that's really awesome what they did there" feeling to it. Dunno if its still on sale or not but highly recommended.

[SackAttack]

Bought a new PC today. Just for the hell of it, because I can run it now, I snagged Bastion. Mwahaha.

[Qrusher14242]

Fallout 3 + all DLC is $5
Fallout New Vegas + All DLC is $10

both for the next 8 hours

[Icy]

As i'm into city and empire builders again thanks to Camelot battle for the North in the Ipad, I'm thinking about picking up Cities XL 2012 and Tropico 4.

Is Cities too buggy or playable enough?

[Icy]

Ummm this looks tempting:

Buy Focus Hit Collection 49.99€

Includes 12 items: Runaway, A Road Adventure, Runaway, The Dream of The Turtle, Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper, Blood Bowl® Legendary Edition, A Game of Thrones - Genesis, Runaway: A Twist of Fate, The Next BIG Thing, Wargame: European Escalation, Wargame: European Escalation - "New Battlefields" (Free DLC), Wargame: European Escalation - "Conquest" (Free DLC), Cities XL 2012,

I have not read good reviews about Game of thrones but i'm really into the books right now.

[Icy]

What about Civ5 game of the year? I have yet to purchase it after the bad reviews when it was released, but i guess it became better after all the patches and dlcs.

Damn, too much games available in steam.

[Mota]

I played about 3 hours of Tropico 4 last night, fun game. Definitely worth it. My wife also liked the music (as opposed to Final Fantasy music that drives her absolutely nuts).

[Grover]

Picked up Fallout New Vegas early this morning.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

What about Civ5 game of the year? I have yet to purchase it after the bad reviews when it was released, but i guess it became better after all the patches and dlcs.

Damn, too much games available in steam.

It was a good game before. It's excellent with the new Gods & Kings expansion. Really adds a lot.

[Scoobz0202]

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[Scoobz0202]

Thinking about FEAR and maybe snag a couple AssCreed games. Would probably bite on AoE III if it was cheaper. Nothing really crazy for me right now.

Metro 2033 is great for those that don't have it and have the systems for it. Heard good things about Cave Story.

[FrogMan]

stupid OCD and Steam Sales.... :)

just had one of those stupid OCD moment minutes ago. I had convinced myself I would not buy Shogun 2 in any of its variation. But then, the martial artist and Japan enthusiast in me won out and I not only got the vanilla version but the complete pack for $19.99. And with about only 90 seconds to go on that flash sale clock. Take that you Steam flash sale clock!!!

Sigh... Hopefully I find a couple hours to get a bit of my money's worth out of it ;)

FM

[frnk55]

5 bucks for Fear 3. Yet another game to play. Couldn't resist Dear Esther for 2.49.

[Grover]

Hoping Mirror's Edge goes on sale for 75% off through the voting. Looks like an awesome game.

[mckerney]

Hoping Mirror's Edge goes on sale for 75% off through the voting. Looks like an awesome game.

Mirror's Edge is an excellent game.

[FrogMan]

wow, they're putting two big names up for vote: COD:MW3 vs Skyrim...

FM

[jeff061]

I loved Mirror's Edge. I play it through again on occasion, just real fun. Still holding out hope for a sequel.

[SackAttack]

wow, they're putting two big names up for vote: COD:MW3 vs Skyrim...

FM

My bet is the RPG vote gets split between Skyrim and Deus Ex and MW3 walks with it.

[FrogMan]

Civ 5 back to 75% in the flash deals section...

FM

[Thomkal]

Hoping Mirror's Edge goes on sale for 75% off through the voting. Looks like an awesome game.

It did get the vote Grover in case you didn't know. Selling for $4.99

[Grover]

It did get the vote Grover in case you didn't know. Selling for $4.99

Indeed! Already jumped on it.

I want Portal 2 to drop back down to $4.99 too.

[Dutch]

Men of War: Vietnam is easily the best of the series, for $8.74, that's a solid purchase.

[britrock88]

Okay, looking for forum advice here.

Age of Empires III complete for $10?
EUIII Complete for $9?
or EUIII Chronicles for $18?

I loved AOE2, though I was the resource and tech guy in any successful multiplayer alliance (left the fighting to the other guys as much as possible). I love creating my own "win conditions" (taking on BSR teams in FM, etc.), which makes EUIII seem appealing for all those tiny principalities. Also know jack about the two extra expansions (Heir to the Throne and Divine Wind) in the costlier EUIII package.

Any suggestions?

[FrogMan]

My bet is the RPG vote gets split between Skyrim and Deus Ex and MW3 walks with it.

I did vote for MW3 just in hope that it would extend to the MW2. I don't really want to spend $30 for MW3 at 50% but would certainly appreciate a 75% on MW2. Doubt it though, it remained at 25% when MW3 was on the daily deal list on day 1.

FM

[SackAttack]

I did vote for MW3 just in hope that it would extend to the MW2. I don't really want to spend $30 for MW3 at 50% but would certainly appreciate a 75% on MW2. Doubt it though, it remained at 25% when MW3 was on the daily deal list on day 1.

FM

Yeah, unlikely it'd extend.

But I do expect MW3 to win this vote.

[britrock88]

Welp, EUIII is a flash sale until about 11am EDT. $3.75 for Complete, $7.50 for Complete + the later 2 expansions. I bit. (Now I just have to avoid playing for 9 days.)

[Icy]

Finally got Civ V and all expansions and Men of War. Now i just need a bigger HD in my macbook to install them and some time to play games.

[FrogMan]

Yeah, unlikely it'd extend.

But I do expect MW3 to win this vote.

Skyrim actually won so we won't know for now :)

FM

[Qrusher14242]

is EUIII good? should i get the DLC too?

[dubb93]

For some lame reason EU 3 can't be purchased by the Steam app on iOS. Oh well, guess they lose out on my money.

[FrogMan]

For some lame reason EU 3 can't be purchased by the Steam app on iOS. Oh well, guess they lose out on my money.

Did you try ordering through their website on safari?

Their mobile website looks just like their app but I was able to add that game to my cart from their.

FM

[mckerney]

A reminder for anyone interested in Sniper Elite V2 on the Steam flash deal, you can still get it on Amazon for $10 less than it is on Steam. Plus buying it through Amazon gives you a key to activate on Steam.

Amazon.com: Sniper Elite V2 [Online Game Code]: Video Games (http://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Elite-Online-Game-Code/dp/B008K2WRYC)

[FrogMan]

A reminder for anyone interested in Sniper Elite V2 on the Steam flash deal, you can still get it on Amazon for $10 less than it is on Steam. Plus buying it through Amazon gives you a key to activate on Steam.

Amazon.com: Sniper Elite V2 [Online Game Code]: Video Games (http://www.amazon.com/Sniper-Elite-Online-Game-Code/dp/B008K2WRYC)

I'm not too familiar with how amazon works other than it's not available to canadians. This game also has a note of amazon that gifting is not available for this item.

My son is interested in this game and $15 would better than $25. Anybody knows if it's possible in any way to send the key to a canadian fella?

FM

[Scoobz0202]

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[Grover]

Might have to pick Limbo up, looks great.

[Scoobz0202]

Nothing really jumps out at me today.

Might pick up Wargame although the 50% doesn't impress me. Consider Binary Domain. Maybe Stronghold. Going to read up on Stronghold first, though.

[BrianD]

Might have to pick Limbo up, looks great.

I very much enjoyed Limbo. It isn't a particularly long game, but the scenery, atmosphere and puzzles were all very well done.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I very much enjoyed Limbo. It isn't a particularly long game, but the scenery, atmosphere and puzzles were all very well done.

It's a stunning game, no doubt. Just not for me. I don't tend to like platformers or puzzle games. I think I lost interest before I ever figured out how to get past the first puzzle.

[Grover]

Platformers give me a big rubbery one.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Platformers give me a big rubbery one.

I'm not sure I know what that means and I'm fine keeping it that way.

[Grover]

In other news, none of my games will sync with the Steam Cloud, rendering them useless to play at the moment. Is Steam that busy?

[mckerney]

In other news, none of my games will sync with the Steam Cloud, rendering them useless to play at the moment. Is Steam that busy?

One of their central data servers went down which lead to problems playing Dota 2, so it may have hit Steam Cloud service too. You should still be able to play though, Steam Cloud for most game saves both on your PC and online so you have your save locally. The service also checks to see if your local save is more recent than the cloud save and if that is the case it shouldn't replace your local save without asking if you want to. Unless of course you're continuing a game from a different PC than you were last time.

Steam Cloud seems to be working for me, so hopefully it's back up for you or will be soon.

[Grover]

Restarting Steam did the trick.

[BrianD]

It's a stunning game, no doubt. Just not for me. I don't tend to like platformers or puzzle games. I think I lost interest before I ever figured out how to get past the first puzzle.

As Limbo is a platformer/puzzle game, I think I can see where you wouldn't like it. :)

[Draft Dodger]

Restarting Steam did the trick.

I run into that every once in a while, especially when they are busy

[Honolulu_Blue]

As Limbo is a platformer/puzzle game, I think I can see where you wouldn't like it. :)

Exactly. I love the look and design though.

[SackAttack]

Skyrim actually won so we won't know for now :)

FM

lol me.

Just voted for the Oblivion GOTY. We'll see what wins THIS time.

[FrogMan]

I voted for Oblivion too although having bought Skyrim, I have little interest in getting it...

FM

[jeff061]

I couldn't imagine going back to Oblivion after playing Skyrim.

[FrogMan]

I couldn't imagine going back to Oblivion after playing Skyrim.

well, when the sale started I had both on my wishlist. When Skyrim dropped to 50% I decided to go for it and pay the $30 instead of going for the previous version that could be available for a mere $5 in a few hours...

FM

[FrogMan]

and speaking of Skyrim, it is currently being downloaded and installed on my new laptop. :)

FM

[mckerney]

Very happy I picked up The Walking Dead. Absolutely loved the first episode. The feel of the game is perfect, they did a great job integrating quick decision making into a point and click adventure and the characters were very well done. Was a little worried when I first came across someone from the comics/tv show, but even that worked out well.

[Matthean]

The nice thing about Steam sales is I get to look at my wishlist, see games listed for $1.99, still feel no urge to buy them, and thus I went and did a near clean purge. I go and add a couple in.

[Neon_Chaos]

Jumped in on Dragon Age Origins at $4.99 with 20 seconds left. Woowoo.

[Drake]

I'm in for about $50 this year, which is pretty good, I think.

Nothing I was tremendously excited about, but some games I wanted to give a shot at a steep discount.

Having said that, I picked up Saints Row 3. I'm not really into the whole GTA/be-a-gangsta gaming thing, but I've had entirely too much fun ignoring the script, firing up a bunch of cheats and just killing shit/blowing shit up. I might not ever actually play the game itself (apparently, there's a plot or something), but as a $10 stress ball, it seems like money well-spent at this point.

I did the same thing with one of the GTA games a few years ago (one set in Miami, if I remember correctly)...and that was sort of a hoot, but SR3 is just so much more over-the-top, it's like they're begging you to use the cheat menu and find creative ways to just kill things.

[JPhillips]

Got Gratuitous Space Battles and Gratuitous Tank Battles for just over 10$.

[Fidatelo]

The soaked me for another $7.50 yesterday on Dragons Age (Ultimate). I'm looking forward to this one.

[bigdawg2003]

Just picked up Galactic Civilizations II for $4.99, downloading now. Anybody else have it?

If anybody else is interested, you have three hours to go.

[FrogMan]

The soaked me for another $7.50 yesterday on Dragons Age (Ultimate). I'm looking forward to this one.

Saw it yesterday, was tempted, then told myself I had spent enough. Then woke up this morning, still telling myself it was enough. Went to work and decided the whole Ultimate version was quite a good deal and bought it with the Steam app on my iPhone... sigh :)

All in all, after spending no more than maybe 10 bucks on each of the last 2 or 3 Steam sales, I'm up to $100 so far for about $340 of stuff at regular price.

Giggled like a little kid when playing Tropico 4. I know I'll have these little moments for a little while as I get accustomed to all the new games I just added to my library: Tropico 4, Skyrim, Civ 5, Assassin's Creed (first one), Dragon Age, Recettear, L4D2, Shogun 2, Witcher 1, FM2012...

FM

[SackAttack]

Just picked up Galactic Civilizations II for $4.99, downloading now. Anybody else have it?

If anybody else is interested, you have three hours to go.

I've had this game for years. If you like the Civ franchise, you'll enjoy GalCiv. It's a little dated these days, but still great.