PC Bargains

[Leopig]

Ok it is not very much like, but same principle where you equip up to 2 spells and attack with them rather than something like say WoW were you have all your spells availabkle at one time. Also the Archery is similar to Skyrim and the melee is one button to block and one to attack.

[Giaddon]

Two Worlds 2 has a few appealing features, starting with the world itself. The two main islands you explore are fantasy Africa and fantasy China, which was a great change of pace from the typical fantasy England. Another great feature is the magic system, which lets you create your own spells by finding cards in the world. You adjust the target type, the effect, the intensity, stuff like that. And then you're summoning crazy scorpion monsters or shooting anvils at people. The quests are also pretty good. A couple memorable ones was a huge quest that had me diving into a number pitch-black labyrinths, where my torch was the only source of light, and one where an umbrella-seller's merchandise had become possessed and I had to put down the freaky demonic umbrellas. Another good feature was the crafting system, which used base components to upgrade any weapon you wanted. This meant every item you find has a use, as you can break them down to their components for use upgrading your primary weapon.

The world is open geographically, although divided into islands you have to do in order (you can go back after you leave one), but there isn't the structure that Skyrim has--no formal guild membership and progression, for example. But there are a lot of side quests and exploration can be rewarding. If you are down with the Euro jankiness of it all (also seen in Risen, for example), then it's a nice big RPG adventure.

[LTK]

Ooh. That Amazon deal for Combined Ops is better than what either Steam or Bohemia were offering previously, at least for me as a European. If Steam manages to top them (bottom them?) then I'm probably going to buy it.

[Bobtree]

Steam has a Super MNC bundle with 6 pros, a 5-match 500% CC boost, and some misc bits for $3.75. The Tribes: Ascend starter for $5 is also very good.

[Space Indaver]

Steam has a Super MNC bundle with 6 pros, a 5-match 500% CC boost, and some misc bits for $3.75. The Tribes: Ascend starter for $5 is also very good.
Is there a pack that stops the queues from taking longer than the games? Fucking game.

[squareking]

UFO Aftermath is free today on GMG.

http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/ufo-aftermath/

[DrBee]

UFO Aftermath is free today on GMG.

http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/ufo-aftermath/

Is it possible to increase the resolution for this game?

[sabrage]

Wow, I have $7 in GMG trade-in credit without ever having spent a penny. At this rate, if I keep hoarding free games I have no interest in, I'll be able to buy something I actually want in 5 years!

[AlonePlusEasyTarget]

Wow, I have $7 in GMG trade-in credit without ever having spent a penny. At this rate, if I keep hoarding free games I have no interest in, I'll be able to buy something I actually want in 5 years!

I just did that when I got The Last Remnant for free from GMG. It was $8.99, $7.20 after 20% off voucher is applied. Then I traded in Disciples II and Reign: Conflict of Nations to get it for free.

[TailSwallower]

UFO Aftermath is free today on GMG.

http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/ufo-aftermath/

It's almost getting to the point where I should just leave the annoying Capsule downloader/installer installed on my computer.

[Heliocentric]

Wow, I have $7 in GMG trade-in credit without ever having spent a penny. At this rate, if I keep hoarding free games I have no interest in, I'll be able to buy something I actually want in 5 years!I get that you are being sarcastic but have legitimately bought 3 whole games with free store credit from green man gaming.

[sabrage]

Well, it's not exactly like I'm going to play Tower Bloxx: Deluxe. One day it'll all be worth it.

[Wengart]

GMG Store credit is great. Around the time Red Orchestra 2 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution came out I netted about $350 in store credit.

Used it to buy Deus Ex: HR, Red Orchestra 2, The Witcher 2, Men of war: Vietnam, Skyrim, Dead Island, Battlefield 3, Guild Wars 2, and with a recent influx of credit got Battlefield Premium for $17.

[Kajo]

I got Deus ex HR for free on GMG :D

[Leopig]

I got Deus ex HR for free on GMG :D

|Worth every penny :)

[DragonOfTime]

There's quite a nice discount on the Witcher games over at GoG.com: http://www.gog.com/en/promo/the_witcher_series__gem__promo

[LTK]

That is excellent. Now it doesn't really matter that it didn't get voted in Steam's community sale. Buy from GOG, everybody!

[renhoelder]

GMG Beyond Divinity - free (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/se/en/pc/games/rpgs/beyond-divinity/)

GMG Kingdoms of Amalur - Reckoning £9.99 (Origin) (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/se/en/pc/games/rpgs/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/)

With the various free games for trade-in and the -20% vouchers you can get this for FREE :)

[Anthile]

Beyond Divinity is not nearly as good as Divine Divinity though.

[alms]

GMG Beyond Divinity - free (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/se/en/pc/games/rpgs/beyond-divinity/)

Thanks, for some reason I haven't received any mail notification for this one.

[renhoelder]

Thanks, for some reason I haven't received any mail notification for this one.

For some reason the mail notification lags, usually I find the deal via Reddit or sth, "purchase" it and then the notification arrives.

[alms]

That's it. Why some games they gave away have trade-in value, while others do not?

I've picked up 6 free games to this date, but only two are actually worth something.

[Winged Nazgul]

That's it. Why some games they gave away have trade-in value, while others do not?

I've picked up 6 free games to this date, but only two are actually worth something.

Seriously?

They're free games. If it was up to me, none of them would have any trade-in value.

[alms]

If it was up to me, none of them would have any trade-in value.

Are you pulling my leg?

It's just another way to make discounts. Instead of giving you a coupon for n € or m %, they're giving you an old game with some trade-in value.

[sabrage]

I don't mind the ones that don't give trade-in value (historically, they've been the best games they give away) but why would you care if they do?

[Winged Nazgul]

Don't really care if they do or not. Just saying if it was my company, that would be how'd we roll.

[alms]

I don't mind the ones that don't give trade-in value (historically, they've been the best games they give away) but why would you care if they do?

The gap between their prices and Steam's is so wide that even if after trade-ins and coupons, Steam still got by far the best deals. I guess I was kinda expecting they would add trade-in value to the other games they gave away.

[renhoelder]

The gap between their prices and Steam's is so wide that even if after trade-ins and coupons, Steam still got by far the best deals. I guess I was kinda expecting they would add trade-in value to the other games they gave away.


This is almost veering off topic, but there have been some really good deals on GMG, better than the same product on Steam for sure. But maybe this depends on where you live, I can get some of their catalogue in $ which adds value to me. What I wanted to say is yes, Steam has more breadth and Sales (Midweek, Daily, Weekend) but I wouldn't say the sales are worse (as far as the % off goes)

[alms]

It may have to do with the titles I'm looking for and the fact I don't generally follow GMG's deals as close as Steam's, but consider this: I have 4.50 € and 20% coupons, as soon as Steam goes 60% off, the game's over. At 75% it didn't even start. I'd need many more trade-ins to tip the balance in favor of GMG.

[renhoelder]

That may very well be, I was just talking about the games that are on sale at a discount on GMG, like KoA or Fear 3, they are very good deals, Fear 3 matching and KoA besting Steams no discount at all at the moment, doubt they'll go lower than the GMG price. Having said that, this may depend on what games you're looking at and where you reside. GMG is not my go to place to purchase games, but it does have some pretty good deals from time to time. Rant over :)

Also, amazon.com will have Saints Row The Third for $9.99 on the 19th for 24h, just a heads up. This maybe a deal for the people living in the States, but for me it's cheaper now @7.49€,

[Kodeen]

GOG still has their "Summer Indie drop" sale until tomorrow, which is Gemini Rue and Introversion games. I think I'll get Gemini Rue, which isn't even on sale independently on Steam ATM.

http://www.gog.com/promo/release_promo_indie_drop

[Colonel J]

GMG Kingdoms of Amalur - Reckoning £9.99 (Origin) (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/se/en/pc/games/rpgs/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/)

With the various free games for trade-in and the -20% vouchers you can get this for FREE :)

Also £9.99 at Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-KOARUK/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-uk) at the moment.

Yeah I could get KoA for £2 with the 20% voucher and £6 trade-in of earlier freebies MoW Red Tide and Disciples 2.

Though I'm saving my GMG credit and a voucher to pick up The Secret World for £26. Well I would do that if GMG's borked payment processing system would let me even get to the checkout, for some reason this game and this game only will not let me get past the basket to the payment selection screen without page errors. Lots of comments on their forums from people with similar issues on other transactions. I'm on my third go-around with their customer support for help, the problem's definitely at their end. Some of GMG's prices can be good but their site payment system is sometimes flaky and their customer support is slow and not very effectual. I am about to give up and pay a bit more to get it from GG.

[DragonOfTime]

GOG still has their "Summer Indie drop" sale until tomorrow, which is Gemini Rue and Introversion games. I think I'll get Gemini Rue, which isn't even on sale independently on Steam ATM.

http://www.gog.com/promo/release_promo_indie_drop

Definately recommendable, as are the introversion titles.

[Kodeen]

Amazon is still having a little bit of a sale on Amalur. Here's some of the more constructive criticism I've seen:



1.0 out of 5 stars No Gnomes?, July 8, 2012
By
Thomas Patterson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1Z02I53OST16B/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp) - See all my reviews (http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A1Z02I53OST16B/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview)


= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (DVD-ROM) (http://www.amazon.com/Kingdoms-Amalur-Reckoning-Pc/dp/B0044S8DA8/ref=cm_cr_pr_orig_subj)
Well I got this game on trial back when it came out. First and foremost, there are no short races to choose from, there's two stars gone.

So I figure I'll give it a shot as some tall obnoxious being for a bit and not even a few minutes in, there's Gnomes. Ok...if you are going to put Gnomes into the lore, and then refuse to make them a playable race, why not just put on the box that they discriminate against height? "oh look, there's gnomes, BUT YOU CAN'T BE ONE!"

so there's another two stars gone.

I'm not entirely against a game having no short races, such as Skyrim. However, they are not in the lore, nor are they alive and well and walking around anymore (dwemer).

But to not only not have a playable short race, but then to include a short race within your game and lore is just unacceptable.

EA lost 39.99 back when the game came out. As for the developers...I dislike your style of discrimination.

[mnemnoch]

Saints Row: The Third is only $9.99 on Amazon! (cheaper than Steam)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/Saints-Row-The-Third-Download/B005OMM66A/ (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005OMM66A/games0b4-20)... (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005OMM66A/games0b4-20)

Tony from Amazon is also giving away a spec-ops vehicle dlc for SR3 in CAG

[Wheelz]

Saints Row: The Third is only $9.99 on Amazon! (cheaper than Steam)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/Saints-Row-The-Third-Download/B005OMM66A/ (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005OMM66A/games0b4-20)... (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005OMM66A/games0b4-20)

Is there any word on how long this deal will be up for? I'd like to pick it up, but I'd prefer to wait untill the end of (or ideally, after) the weekend.

[Revisor]

Saints Row 3, $10, only for 24 hours, so don't wait too long.
And here is a clean, non-aff link for those who prefer it
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OMM66A/

[internetonsetadd]

I was waiting on Amazon's $10 SR3 deal, but I was hoping to be able to hold off as long as possible in case I decided to pick up the THQ pack on Steam. I guess I have to make up my mind quickly.

With all the repeats, I imagine there's a fair chance that the season pass DLC pack will be back to $5 before the summer sale is over.

[Revisor]

Fallout New Vegas Ultimate Edition - $10.19 at Gamestop
http://www.gamestop.com/pc/fallout-new-vegas-ultimate-edition/99177
You have to install their software to get the Steam key.

I highly recommend this game, it's one of the gems of the last years.

To maximize your enjoyment of Fallout NV
1. Install the mods Project Nevada and New Vegas Bounties 1+2 (and the large community patch). They both add so much to the vanilla game without changing the core experience. I recommend them even for the first playthrough. They are similarly crucial like Stalker Complete Mods to the Stalkers.

2. Play the DLCs in the story-chronological order:
- Honest Hearts (which I found was the weakest one)
- Dead Money
- Old World Blues
- Lonesome Road

[vinraith]

Gamersgate is having a pretty nice Anno sale this weekend. 1404/Dawn of Discovery Gold for $6, Anno 2070 for $20 (undercutting Steam's daily deal from earlier this week, and with one less DRM layer to boot). I can wholeheartedly endorse 1404 as a lovely little city builder, and I'll probably end up picking up 2070 for myself.

http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=annoweekend

(http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=annoweekend)


1. Install the mods Project Nevada and New Vegas Bounties 1+2 (and the large community patch). They both add so much to the vanilla game without changing the core experience. I recommend them even for the first playthrough. They are similarly crucial like Stalker Complete Mods to the Stalkers.


While Project Nevada is, indeed, essential I'll take strong issue with the notion that New Vegas Bounties is similarly so. It adds a bunch of boss fights. I guess if that's your thing, it's a nice one to have, but it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea. So yeah, get PN and customize it to your liking (it's so flexible that it really is of value to anyone playing the game) but read over Bounties and see if it's something that appeals before installing. Personally, I don't run it.

[mlaskus]

New Vegas Bounties likes to put you in scripted fights that almost always start with you right in front of a boss with a ridiculously high health and armor. It gives you very little wiggle room and I found it absolutely tedious.

[TechnoJellyfish]

Gamersgate is having a pretty nice Anno sale this weekend. 1404/Dawn of Discovery Gold for $6, Anno 2070 for $20 (undercutting Steam's daily deal from earlier this week, and with one less DRM layer to boot). I can wholeheartedly endorse 1404 as a lovely little city builder, and I'll probably end up picking up 2070 for myself.

http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=annoweekend

(http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=annoweekend)

Well, that's just great ... Anno 1404 Gold is €8.99 in the eurozone @ 70% off. That's practically twice the US price ...

Am I wrong here, or is GG doing a lot of this ridiculous regional pricing lately? God damn ...

[vinraith]

Well, that's just great ... Anno 1404 Gold is €8.99 in the eurozone @ 70% off. That's practically twice the US price ...

Am I wrong here, or is GG doing a lot of this ridiculous regional pricing lately? God damn ...

That is, indeed, ridiculous. On the up side, GG lends itself to smuggling.

[TechnoJellyfish]

They are similarly crucial like Stalker Complete Mods to the Stalkers.

Would you care to elaborate? I usually attempt a first playthrough with the vanilla version of a game, no matter what (some widescreen, FOV and crucial bug fixing aside).

It seems like it introduces an awful lot of changes ... I should probably do some research of my own.

[Kodeen]

Kind of off topic, but is there a must-have mod for FO3 in the same way that Project Nevada is?

Edit: Nevermind, looked it up and it would appear to be Fallout Wanderers Edition.

[vinraith]

Kind of off topic, but is there a must-have mod for FO3 in the same way that Project Nevada is?

Edit: Nevermind, looked it up and it would appear to be Fallout Wanderers Edition.

Yup, even made my the same people. FWE turns FO3 into a really excellent survival game if you set it up harshly.

[squirrelfanatic]

The Longest Journey is in the Flashsales of Steam at the moment. I would say get it from gog.com without DRM, but if you just want to have a sniff without being a huge adventure fan - get it! It's so cheap right now that you definitely take the shot. Such a great game.

[mlaskus]

vinraith, could you recommend some settings for FWE? I was meaning to replay FO3 recently and I never tried it with FWE.

[vinraith]

vinraith, could you recommend some settings for FWE? I was meaning to replay FO3 recently and I never tried it with FWE.

Uhh, I'd love to but it's been a couple of years, so to be honest I don't even remember what the options were. If you've been through FO3 once it should be pretty straightforward, I think, as you probably have some notion of what you wish were different. One thing I really liked was the motorcycle module, where fast travel is tied to repairing, fueling, and maintaining a motorcycle rather than just being magic. I'd strongly recommend enabling the survival stuff (hunger/thirst/sleep) if it's not the default, as well. Scrounging through old bombed out buildings for primary needs while being hunted by ghouls is a good time.

Honestly, in the newest version I'm not even sure the setting options are the same as they were for me. I'm sorry I can't be more help, I need to replay it again sometime soon and see what the final version of FWE changed.

[mlaskus]

Thanks anyway. :)
That motorcycle sounds like way too much work for me, I'm lazy enough to like automagical fast travel.
I do like to play with the resources as scarce as possible though and I decrease the carrying capacity and the amount of health for everyone. This worked brilliantly for me in Nevada.

[Winged Nazgul]

Armored Core V 50% off on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004NRN5D0/5... (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004NRN5D0/codeas2tag058-20)




Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 (PlayStation 3)

[somini]

Is the Splinter Cell Chaos Theory MP still alive?
I'm going to buy Conviction too, but SCCT is so praised by everyone I want to try it.

[Heliocentric]

Is the Splinter Cell Chaos Theory MP still alive?
I'm going to buy Conviction too, but SCCT is so praised by everyone I want to try it.

Its actually more alive that conviction, as conviction has matchmaking, where SCCT has servers.

Both are great with friends though, personally I consider the SCCT competitive multiplayer a work of art that this generation of gamers never stopped to experience despite it selling a bazillion copies.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ham_gzCgbYY&feature=watch_response_rev

[Tritagonist]

50% off the Kalypso games over on GOG.com (http://www.gog.com/): Creatures Exodus, Creatures Village, Creatures: The Albian Years, Expendable, Incoming & Incoming Forces, Patrician 1 & 2, Port Royale, Tropico Reloaded, Tropico 3 Gold Edition, Stronghold, and Stronghold Crusader.

[Sketch]

Which is the Stronghold game to get?

[Tritagonist]

Apparently Stronghold Crusader combines most of what made the earlier games good, while avoiding the problems that are generally associated with the later games. I've only played the original though, so I cannot share any first hand experiences.

[johnki]

Crusader is awesome. The biggest things to remember when playing Stronghold though are 1. You need lots and lots of farms. Probably 3 out of every 8 new people with each new hovel should be farmers. At least that's how I usually play and 2. You need a massive army to take down your opponents once their castles are built. Once a good castle has been raised and about 10 archers have been placed, with braziers and all (oh, ALWAYS place braziers where you station your archers on walls. Flaming arrows do a lot more damage and braziers are free), it's pretty hard to survive.

[Clovis]

So, in the US there's a "We're sorry. This game is not available in your region," in today's deals on Steam. Anybody know what game we are missing out on in the US?

Edit: Nevermind. That went away and was replaced with Indie Bundle XI.

Edit2: Ninja'd by Giaddon.

[Giaddon]

It's the Indie Bundle. It'll be up in a few minutes.

[cowthief skank]

Rise of Flight is having a sale if anybody plays / is interested. A bunch of the aircraft and stuff are 50% off, and the upgrade from the demo (free) version is going for $9.99.

http://riseofflight.com/en/store/demoupgrades

[Clovis]

I remember Hydrophobia: Prophecy had major problems when it was first released. Did it get patched into something that is worth $1.24?

[Heliocentric]

I remember Hydrophobia: Prophecy had major problems when it was first released. Did it get patched into something that is worth $1.24?

Yes, I am only a few hours into it but its easily worth that despite its flaws, once you get over "guard lying down" does not mean "guard completely dead" the combat gets much more bearable.

[marklar]

Daily deal on green man gaming, The Last remnant for only 3.74$! A fantastic deal for jrpg lovers.
And it also activates on steam
www.greenmangaming.com/s/il/en/pc/games/rpgs/last-remnant/?gmgr=qecuzoge (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/il/en/pc/games/rpgs/last-remnant/?gmgr=qecuzoge)

[MommaB]

Paradox Sale at Gamersgate, today's Daily Deals with a 75% discount:

Victoria 2 (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-V2/victoria-2?caff=1624921) and expansion A House Divided (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-V2AHD/victoria-ii-a-house-divided?caff=1624921)

The rest is 40% but more discounted DDs are sure to follow :)

[Wolfenswan]

Please at least mention it if you're posting a referral link.

Links cleaned:

www.greenmangaming.com/s/il/en/pc/games/rpgs/last-remnant/ (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/il/en/pc/games/rpgs/last-remnant/?gmgr=qecuzoge)

http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-V2/victoria-2
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-V2AHD/victoria-ii-a-house-divided

[Revisor]

Thank you, Wolfenswan.

[Giaddon]

I remember Hydrophobia: Prophecy had major problems when it was first released. Did it get patched into something that is worth $1.24?

It's a bit of a dopey platformer, but the water physics and the whole environment of the ship are worth $1.24, IMO. It's only about 4 hours long, so it won't overstay its welcome.

[internetonsetadd]

I don't have a non-free e-mail address I'm willing to use to sign up at Neogaf, so I can't take part there apparently, but what I've gleaned from the Amazon sale thread is that more deals are coming in August. Although there were a handful of very competitive deals toward the end of the month, I hope August looks more like the first half of July (a greater number of better quality offerings) than the second.


Sounds like August is gonna be another ridiculous month! New thread?


Yep, I'll start sending you updates when I have a full lineup :).

Cheers,
Tony

[Spider Jerusalem]

jumped on the jade empire daily deal at steam.

much easier than trying to locate my (likely lost) disc.

[Fanbuoy]

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition is just $29.99 at Amazon PS3 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B006ZTHFPS/ref=nosim/codeas2tag058-20)& Xbox 360 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B006ZTHGCK/ref=nosim/codeas2tag058-20)

Forum => PC GAMING => PC Gaming Discussion => PC Bargains

But I'm sure it's a good deal.

[Finicky]

29 euros is a deal.
Console gaming™

[postinternetsyndrome]

29 euros is a deal.
Console gaming™It's dollars actually.

[mnemnoch]

Earlier, I tried to buy the Last remnant from GMG and got a message saying transaction failed. I opened up a support ticket but the guy said they are not accepting my order and closed my inquiry without elaborating the reason.

Just now I tried buying Jade Empire from steam using the same CC and got a message that the bank put my CC on hold or something.

The only good thing is this didn't happen during the summer sale.

[PeteC]

So is The Last Remnant any good? For £2 it doesn't look too bad.

[squareking]

Last Remnant for $3?! Ugh why is payday this Friday? And right after the Steam sale? Oh well. Like I need more games anyway.

[internetonsetadd]

More deals incoming on Amazon for 7/26 to 7/30, apparently (Neogaf). Of interest to me is the Total War collection (including the Shogun stuff) for $30. IIRC, Steam had some Total War bundles, but not one that included both the Medieval/Rome/etc. and Shogun titles.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H7GPFW

Spec Ops: The Line is also going back down to $25.

[Wheelz]

Spec Ops: The Line is also going back down to $25.

I can reccomend Spec Ops at that price. Mechanically, it's not am amazing game, in fact it falls short of average in a few places. But on the whole, I really enjoyed the story it told, and I think it's worth experiencing simply for that. Add it to the list of "games serious gamers should try at some point" along side Mirrors Edge, Vampire: Bloodlines, STALKER, Dear Esther, etc.

It's a game that's not perfect, but it does somthing different, and it does it well enough to warrant seeing imo.

[Sketch]

Game of Thrones RPG is £7.99 using the code PCGAMER20 from PC World:

http://www.pcworlddownloads.co.uk/product/lp29810/game-of-thrones-rpg/

[SirKicksalot]

Game of Thrones RPG is £7.99 using the code PCGAMER20 from PC World:

http://www.pcworlddownloads.co.uk/product/lp29810/game-of-thrones-rpg/


Your computer is connected to an IP address that is not in a country where you can register a user in this store.

*sad violin*

[JamesG]

A very tempting price on GoT, but alas, I must clear a bit of backlog first.

[arathain]

The Last Remnant is interesting and clever, but somewhat flawed. In particular, it takes a while before it opens up enough flexibility in creating your little army that it gets interesting, and the main character is... how did I describe him before? The most annoying in any game I kept playing. He's got his heart in the right place, but he is so stupid and ignorant.

Both of these recede as the game goes on, and then you have a really interesting take on the JPRG. You have a much larger party than normal, organised into a number of squads. You give these squads general instructions like "use magical attacks" or "heal another squad", and each member of the squad decides which of their abilities to use on their own. They'll even react to changing circumstances- say if you tell them to use combat arts, and they finish off their opponents early, members who haven't acted may decide to throw a heal or a long range attack instead.

It's also very pretty indeed, with wonderful animations. Even the cutscenes, when Rush isn't talking, are beautifully made.

For that price it's worth a shot.

[Tritagonist]

DiRT 2 on Steam for €5 is definitely worth picking up if you're at all interested in racing games. It severs its ties to earlier more serious rally games from the series, but it's quite competent at what it sets out to do. There's a nice variety of races, cars, tracks and environments to race around in. Recommended!

[Casimir Effect]

I've written about The Last Remnant at length before so do a quick search if you want more detail. I'd say for anyone to pick it up if they don't mind JRPGs and to at least consider it even if they don't - as (whiny protagonist aside) it's pretty atypical.

[Anthile]

Interestingly enough, originally they planned to have the conqueror as main character for the western release but for some reason (mainly budget restrictions, I guess) it didn't happen. Squenix later did that for the console-only Nier, though.
Honestly, I would pay real money if it would let me play as the conqueror.

[Drake Sigar]

Game of Thrones RPG is £7.99 using the code PCGAMER20 from PC World:

http://www.pcworlddownloads.co.uk/product/lp29810/game-of-thrones-rpg/
I might have a second playthrough of that, it's a really good game which matches the tone and story of the books perfectly.

[jnx]

DiRT 2 on Steam for €5 is definitely worth picking up if you're at all interested in racing games. It severs its ties to earlier more serious rally games from the series, but it's quite competent at what it sets out to do. There's a nice variety of races, cars, tracks and environments to race around in. Recommended!

Does it make you log into GFWL? Or rather, does it require GFWL to be installed and up to date?

[drawlien]

The X series superbox which includes all of the X games is 75% off on Steam at £9.99 at the moment.

I'm tempted by this, but would value some opinions before taking the plunge. I haven't played any of the X games before but I enjoyed Freelancer and similar. Is it worth picking up either the bundle or just one of the games or should I give it a miss?

[jnx]

The X series superbox which includes all of the X games is 75% off on Steam at £9.99 at the moment.

I'm tempted by this, but would value some opinions before taking the plunge. I haven't played any of the X games before but I enjoyed Freelancer and similar. Is it worth picking up either the bundle or just one of the games or should I give it a miss?

Either pick X3: Terran Conflict or Albion Prelude (no personal experience on this) since they are the most recent ones and the older ones only have less things. That said, you may want to give it a miss anyway. X series is intriguing and all that, but it really takes forever to get anything done and it doesn't really excel in any area either. It's diverse and occasionally deep but clunky and just as difficult to get in to as Dwarf Fortress. The UI is horribad and makes managing the growing assets a pain later on. If it sounds like something you might enjoy and you think you can put tens of hours into it in a relatively small timeframe, go for it. Just remember to open up the wiki whenever you start up the game.

[internetonsetadd]

I think Freelancer sets a really high bar for UI. I haven't tried the X series yet, but in my recent quest to find something newer in the genre to scratch the itch FL created I've been continually rebuffed by bad UI and the sense that no one learned from FL's fantastic example. I eventually gave up.

[drawlien]

Thanks for the thoughts. Perhaps if I had got into the series when I was at school I'd have enjoyed it, but I don't really have the time to focus on the game in the way that you suggest would be necessary jnx. Ah well, maybe I'll just re-install Freelancer instead!

[Juan Carlo]

Is Game of Thrones RPG steamworks?

EDIT: I guess not.

[jnx]

I just tried this somewhat shady cdkey selling site (http://www.intkeys.com). Haven't used any of those earlier but these things I bought are supposed to activate on steam. We'll see later I guess. Anyway some great deals there, grabbed Gods and Kings for 9 euros and Spec Ops: The Line for 16 euros. I'll report tomorrow if I actually received the keys :)

[Smashbox]

Hope they're never revoked by Steam!

[Spider Jerusalem]

intkeys isn't shady. and by not shady i mean you'll get your keys or you'll get your money back.

you should make sure that the keys you're buying are region-free, though. or else you should have a vpn with the proper ip address for the activation process.

[jnx]

intkeys isn't shady. and by not shady i mean you'll get your keys or you'll get your money back.

you should make sure that the keys you're buying are region-free, though. or else you should have a vpn with the proper ip address for the activation process.

Well so far good I guess. I got the Gods and Kings key in about 3 hours but am still waiting for the Spec Ops key. They are supposed to give extra 10% discount though if it takes longer than 24 hours. Checked, these both were region free and steam activate.

[Scatterbrainpaul]

Battlefield 3 half price at Gamefly

http://www.gamefly.co.uk/Download-Battlefield-3-UK/5002115/

Normally i'd bite your hands off to get this for £20, but as i've just bought 70 million games in the steam sale i think i'll give this a miss

[Mindwedge]

http://www.monsterminis.com/

At Beamdog and Desura. Support your local indie devs!

[internetonsetadd]

Amazon sale in effect today, 7/28. List from NeoGAF/Cheapassgamer.

Binary Domain (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007V6MQR6) - $9.99 - Steam
Dreamcast Collection (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O4C0JW) - $4.99 - Not Steam
Sega Sports Spectacular (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H7GMKK) - $12.49 - Virtua Tennis 4 not steam
Total War Bundle (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H7GPFW) - $29.99 - Some steam
Virtua Tennis 4 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H4JKOS) - $4.99 - not steam
Grand Theft Auto IV (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FPV6CS) - $9.99 - Steam Version
Grand Theft Auto IV (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004D4YDNE) - $9.99 - non steam version
Bioshock Dual Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083W649I)- $7.49 - Steam version
Bioshock Dual Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008235PQQ) - $7.49 - Non-Steam version
Civ IV & V Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UHIPPE) - $11.99 - Civ V Steam Civ IV not
Spec Ops The Line (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085NTITS) - $24.99 - Steam
Civ V GOTY (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OSTWWK) - $24.99 - Steam
Civ V (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004774IPU) - $14.99 - Steam
Civ IV Complete (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084FHBGY) - $14.99 - Steam
Civ IV Complete (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00475AYUA) - $14.99 - DRM Free
2K Mega Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008GW607G) - $39.99 - All Steam except CivCity Rome
2K Mega Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006OF19NM) - $39.99 - Mixed back on DRM
2K Strategy Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008GW57JS) - $19.99 - All Steam
2K Strategy Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006OF1BCG) - Civ V Steam, Civ IV and Stronghold Collection not
2K Shooter Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008GW5V9E) - All Steam - $19.99
2K Shooter Pack (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006OF1AMM) - Duke Nukem + Borderlands GOTY Steam, Bioshock 1+2 Not
Rockstar Classics (All Steam) (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FRWR7Y)- $14.99 - All Steam
Rockstar Classics (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ALBQQY) - $14.99 - None Steam
X-Com Collection (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00846E6X4) - $2.99
Darkness II (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JA7EWW)- $12.49 - Steam
Max Payne 3 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007681BQQ) - $29.99 Not Steam

Edit: I've already purchased what I wanted, so I suppose I don't care, but I'm not understanding why Civ IV Complete and Civ V are each $14.99 separately but $11.99 total when purchased together.

[Revisor]

Binary Domain was unexpectedly fun.

Also Awesome Adventures 50% off on GOG
http://www.gog.com/news/awesome_adventures_50_off_this_weekend

I absolutely recommend Dreamfall for the strong emotional experience
http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/dreamfall_the_longest_journey

And Little Big Adventure 2 is also good from what I hear (I couldn't get over the controls :-/ )
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/little_big_adventure_2

[Revisor]

For those who missed or ignored it in the Summer Sale (me)
Ys: The Oath in Felghana 66% off, daily deal
http://store.steampowered.com/app/207320/

Should be a good action JRPG with a weakish story

[Chauvigny]

Paradox Summer Sale at Gamersgate, daily deals and general 40% off.

http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/games?prio=relevance&q=paradoxsummersale

Crusader Kings II £ 17.97

Mount & Blade Collection £ 7.49 (Original, Warband, With Fire and Swords & Napoleonic Wars)

Magicka £ 2.50 (Who hasn't that already?)

Also EA July promotion

http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/games?prio=relevance&q=eajulypromo

Battlefield 3 UK £ 19.98 (No DLC included of course)

Mass Effect 3 UK £ 17.50

[Sketch]

Mass Effect 3 just under 14 quid over at ShopTo:

http://www.shopto.net/PC/VIDEO%20GAMES/PCMA255EX-Mass%20Effect%203.html

[internetonsetadd]

I think this deal has been floating around for a while now, but I just picked up Borderlands 2 on GMG for $40 using PARTP-ALCNO-TIESU. Not too shabby to get a Steam key.

[Tikey]

Given that's 75% off on steam. For someone who loves Homeworld. What are the people thoughts on Flotilla?

[Janek]

It's cute. Not reeeeeally the same thing as Homeworld, in fact I'd say probably the closest reference is sort of Frozen Synapse meets Strange Adventures In Infinite Space, all infused with Blendo's usual sense of whimsy. Definitely worth a punt.

[Heliocentric]

Its not as good as Atom Zombie Smasher, and you'll get bored of the AI opponents behaviour, taking turns with extremely little meaningful choice, and losing out to weapon scatter.

Its not really that good, but when you first play it, its a mini marvel.

[lasikbear]

I think this deal has been floating around for a while now, but I just picked up Borderlands 2 on GMG for $40 using PARTP-ALCNO-TIESU. Not too shabby to get a Steam key.

Awesome, thanks!

Did GMG always allow PayPal? Just noticed they had it so hopefully for once my bank won't lock my card for buying from them.

[Giaddon]

Given that's 75% off on steam. For someone who loves Homeworld. What are the people thoughts on Flotilla?

The battles are simple, samey, and way too long. The planetary adventures are cute and interesting, but the time it takes to play out the dull battles ruins the flow. I'd avoid it.

[SirKicksalot]

GMG has a Dark Souls offer - trade in one of those free games they gave away two weeks ago for 7 dollars off (starting price is 39.99). You can add the others for 0.50 each. They also activated a Men of War trade-in offer, it's 3 dollars.

[AlexClockwork]

Just in case anyone missed a Steam Summer Indie Bundle that was looking forward to buy, they are all 75% off again. ^^

http://store.steampowered.com/sale/summer_indie_bundle?snr=1_4_4__40

[vinraith]

Gamersgate's Summer Sale is on in force. It's RPG week to start with, so 50% off nearly every RPG in their catalog, and daily deals with much steeper discounts. Worth keeping an eye on.

[alms]

GMG has a Dark Souls offer - trade in one of those free games they gave away two weeks ago for 7 dollars off (starting price is 39.99). You can add the others for 0.50 each. They also activated a Men of War trade-in offer, it's 3 dollars.

Nice, all the free games I've been commenting about are now trade-ins, guess it was just a matter of being patient here.


Just in case anyone missed a Steam Summer Indie Bundle that was looking forward to buy, they are all 75% off again. ^^

OMD even got its price slashed, during the weekend madness deal it was even cheaper than during the summer sale. I'm waiting for those guys who "I'll never buy an indie again except in a bundle" to get going again soon.

[internetonsetadd]

GMG has a Dark Souls offer - trade in one of those free games they gave away two weeks ago for 7 dollars off (starting price is 39.99). You can add the others for 0.50 each. They also activated a Men of War trade-in offer, it's 3 dollars.

Dag, GMG has been killing it with these deals. I've purchased two AAA titles on release/pre-order in 2012, both from GMG, both in the last week (BL2, $40; Sleeping Dogs, $37.50). I'd make Dark Souls the third if not for... well, no need to bring that up here.

[Spider Jerusalem]

gmg is quite often the best place to order steamworks titles.

[Doodier]

I had 6$ on GMG in trade-in games and they changed it somehow so now I have only 2,5$. It was all free games so I am not really entitled to be angry or fed up but now I regret I didn't purchase anything earlier :)

[Gorzan]

that makes me glad I turned into borderlands GOTY and credit those 6 bucks I had on free games.

[SirKicksalot]

Sleeping Dags (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a_ATxfEuLU) 36 dollars on GMG if you trade in one of those free games.

[trjp]

So Transformers:WFC is the midweek madness - the last TF game I tried was the Traveller's Tale one from back in 2007 and it was - frankly - inept drudgery I'd never want to repeat.

Is WFC any good? The reviews seem quite strong??

Also - whilst we're on the topic - why the hell hasn't TT done Lego: Transformers - in fact why hasn't there been Lego Transformers at all!? :)

[icupnimpn2]

So Transformers:WFC is the midweek madness - the last TF game I tried was the Traveller's Tale one from back in 2007 and it was - frankly - inept drudgery I'd never want to repeat.

Is WFC any good? The reviews seem quite strong??

I don't play a lot of 3rd person shooters. Did play through some of this one and enjoyed it. The levels are large and the enemies were a bit repetitive, but there is fun to be had. Transforming does seem useful to get up a good speed and reach certain areas, also fun to ram through baddies. Game has a good feel to it. Would go back and play more if I had the chance.


Also - whilst we're on the topic - why the hell hasn't TT done Lego: Transformers - in fact why hasn't there been Lego Transformers at all!? :)

Because Hasbro decided to enter Lego's market with their own KRE-O line (http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/)

[Gorzan]

I've fallen for it, and after finishing the first mission it seems to be fun. Now, notice I enjoyed Space Marine, without a care for it's repetitiveness or wathever, so take that into account. It certainly is a solid game. Beware about one thing, you can't rebind keys.

[Creeping Death]

you can't rebind keys.

You can, but it requires a workaround. This thread (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1971037) on the Steam forums link to information about rebinding keys, removing the 30 frame cap, and a few other useful tips.

[vinraith]

Warlock is 75% off (that's $5 in the US) on Gamersgate, today only. Note that the game must be registered to Steam.

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WLMA/warlock-master-of-the-arcane

Also, their summer sale continues with daily discounts on Deus Ex: HR, Recettear, Dark Messiah, and the Bioshock series.

http://www.gamersgate.com/summersale

[AlexClockwork]

Also, their summer sale continues with daily discounts on Deus Ex: HR, Recettear, Dark Messiah, and the Bioshock series.

http://www.gamersgate.com/summersale

Yep, cheapest Bioshock offer I've seen so far...

http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-BIOS/bioshock-complete-pack-bundle

[Heliocentric]

It's feckin immersive sim week, they are awesome.

But all of the daily deals on GamersGate, they are all exceptional.

[sabrage]

Is Crusader Kings Complete worth the $5, or should I just get the second?

[Jesus_Phish]

Warlock is 75% off (that's $5 in the US) on Gamersgate, today only. Note that the game must be registered to Steam.

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WLMA/warlock-master-of-the-arcane


Excellent! Will nab that tonight. Wanted to get it after I bought and enjoyed Civ V + G&K but stayed away thinking it was too same-y. Will pick it up for a fiver no problem though.

[elephant god]

does either of that bioshock pack register on steam? its gfwl, innit?

[hamster]

Gothic 3 75% off at gamersgate. Gold edition comes with the expansion - heard it sucks. Worth getting both? Or just the one? Or neither?

[lasikbear]

Green Man Gaming has another trade in deal, this time for Guild Wars 2. Trading in one of the free games from last month gets you $7 off.

There is also another voucher code you can use for 25% off, PCGMR-ALLIN-GREEN. Without the trade in GW2 is $45, with its $40. Either was its probably the best deal you will find for now.

[elephant god]

IIIiiiii knoww its not really a bargain, but we don't really have a simple buying games thread ("Your Haul" maybe?). What is the "additional discount" on the quakecon bundle if you pre-order Dishonoured?!

[trjp]

Green Man Gaming has another trade in deal, this time for Guild Wars 2. Trading in one of the free games from last month gets you $7 off.

There is also another voucher code you can use for 25% off, PCGMR-ALLIN-GREEN. Without the trade in GW2 is $45, with its $40. Either was its probably the best deal you will find for now.

The voucher doesn't work in the UK!?

GMG only offer the discount on the digital bonus overpriced bollocks edition in the UK atm £45 less their 'discount' of £4.50 still makes it stupidly expensive.

Sainsburys were doing the retail box version for £27 yesterday - lowest ever was GMG's standard edition for £25.

It will be cheaper before launch I reckon - and way cheaper again shortly thereafter :)

[lasikbear]

I actually bought it with the voucher code on the previous page, and was able to get the regular version for 20% off. Hopefully they will run another one of those promotions (and they seem to never not be running them) before the 25th.

[Kodeen]

Gothic 3 75% off at gamersgate. Gold edition comes with the expansion - heard it sucks. Worth getting both? Or just the one? Or neither?

Just get regular Gothic 3, Forsaken Gods (the expansion) is less than worthless. They add very little, none of which is worthwhile, and remove quite a bit from the original Gothic 3. There is literally no point in playing it.

[vinraith]

Just get regular Gothic 3, Forsaken Gods (the expansion) is less than worthless. They add very little, none of which is worthwhile, and remove quite a bit from the original Gothic 3. There is literally no point in playing it.

I thought the big user patch for Gothic 3 (which I'm told is the only thing that makes it playable) now covered Forsaken Gods as well?

[F. Lynx Pardinus]

I'm looking at the id sale on Steam, and I'm wondering, didn't there used to be a newer Wolfenstein game that never would come down in price even years after the game was released? I don't see it anymore-whatever happened to it?

[SirKicksalot]

Wolfenstein 2009 was aquired from Activision by Zenimax and their games are usually available in fewer territories.

[Revisor]

It has been unfortunately removed from Steam, from anywhere digital, from what I heard because of unclear rights (Actiblizz as the publisher vs Id/Bethesda, the TM holders).
It IS pretty good so hopefully it will return someday.

[F. Lynx Pardinus]

It has been unfortunately removed from Steam, from anywhere digital, from what I heard because of unclear rights (Actiblizz as the publisher vs Id/Bethesda, the TM holders).
It IS pretty good so hopefully it will return someday.
That's too bad. I wanted to pick it up, but I never remember it dropping below $30 or so, even during the seasonal sales. I just looked on Amazon and they want $27 for it--good luck with that.

[Tritagonist]

This Wolfenstein (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfenstein_%282009_video_game%29)? It was €5,- on Steam this February; at least that's what my 'list of games' tells me. Perhaps it was some kind of going out of business sale. Anyway, I thought it was quite forgettable, though still enjoyable.

[Kodeen]

I thought the big user patch for Gothic 3 (which I'm told is the only thing that makes it playable) now covered Forsaken Gods as well?

Not quite, it's a little confusing with the whole Enhanced Edition labeling, but there's currently 4 ways you can muck about with the Gothic 3 world.

Vanilla Gothic 3 - Full game by PB, very buggy on release.
Gothic 3 with CPT - Same game as Gothic 3, almost all bugs gone.
Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods - Expandalone where they removed 2/3 of the map, different quests and storyline, also very buggy on release.
Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition - Forsaken Gods with a patch made by the CPT. However, this time they were paid to do so and the game was re-released with this patch.

Also, the latest version of the Gothic 3 CPT was a paid effort, and on Steam and on GOG it should be built in. Not sure about Gamersgate.

[vinraith]

Not quite, it's a little confusing with the whole Enhanced Edition labeling, but there's currently 4 ways you can muck about with the Gothic 3 world.

Vanilla Gothic 3 - Full game by PB, very buggy on release.
Gothic 3 with CPT - Same game as Gothic 3, almost all bugs gone.
Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods - Expandalone where they removed 2/3 of the map, different quests and storyline, also very buggy on release.
Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition - Forsaken Gods with a patch made by the CPT. However, this time they were paid to do so and the game was re-released with this patch.

Also, the latest version of the Gothic 3 CPT was a paid effort, and on Steam and on GOG it should be built in. Not sure about Gamersgate.

Wow, ok, that is confusing. So you're essentially saying that Gothic 3 with CPT is the best of those options, because FG actually removed a bunch of content?

I've got Gothic 3 on GOG, so if CPT is in-built that's outstanding. How would I check that?

Thanks!

[Kodeen]

There are 3 tells on the main menu screen:

1) Top center will have the version number. Current CPT will say is pb/cpt/sb v.1.75.14
2) In between "A Piranha Bytes Game" and "Gothic 3" it will say "Enhanced Edition" (just to make it more confusing)
3) At the bottom will be a toggle for "Alternative Balancing"

[sabrage]

IIIiiiii knoww its not really a bargain, but we don't really have a simple buying games thread ("Your Haul" maybe?). What is the "additional discount" on the quakecon bundle if you pre-order Dishonoured?!
Bethesda has essentially the same package, sans Skyrim and RAGE, for $60 last year. It also came with a bunch of TF2 hats that I traded for other games.

[agentorange]

https://www.gamersfront.com/store/summer-sale-event.html

Shrapnel games having a sale on their strategy stuff. They're not deep discounts, but these are games that rarely go on sale. If you want to get Dominions 3, now's the time.

[elephant god]

is the odd 7€ price for morrowind a bargain? I'm kind of tempted, and this is one of the games, like Stalker, that are still up to current standards due to their modding community. was it not 5€ in the summer sale, or 10€?

[Jesus_Phish]

is the odd 7€ price for morrowind a bargain? I'm kind of tempted, and this is one of the games, like Stalker, that are still up to current standards due to their modding community. was it not 5€ in the summer sale, or 10€?


Morrowind was indeed €4.99 in the summer sale. It seems most of the current games on sale are a little pricier than the summer sale.

[Similar]

is the odd 7€ price for morrowind a bargain? I'm kind of tempted, and this is one of the games, like Stalker, that are still up to current standards due to their modding community. was it not 5€ in the summer sale, or 10€?
If I understand the graph here, http://www.steamprices.com/eu/app/22320/the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-game-of-the-year-edition , correctly, it was 5€ in the sale. At least on one day of it.

Those Quakecon discounts are rather underwhelming (or maybe it's just that the prices for those games seem generally rather unreasonable).

[Kelron]

Morrowind has been cheaper, but it's still well worth it. It's not as slick as Oblivion or Skyrim (the most common complaint is the lack of physical connection in the combat) but it still beats them both hands down in world design.

[arathain]

I picked up Morrowind in the sale. I'm waiting for latest overhaul graphics mod to be released before I jump in. Is it worth experiencing the game in all its clunky glory, or are there some balance or quality of life mods that one shouldn't be without? I've looked into the various mod sites and I find the endless lists of mods... intimidating.

[Gorzan]

This (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/07/31/the-slightly-less-elderly-scrolls-morrowind-overhaul-3-0/) should be good enough for it. It will include fixes, wich should make the game much more playable.

[trjp]

Impulse/GameStop are doing rage for £4.41 in the UK atm (country-dependent links so I'll not make one).

Steamworks - tho the shop says that it 'requires GameStop App' too
Update: You NEED the GameStop App just to get the key for Steam - no really, you do!!!

I'm guessing Steam will have Rage on sale for a daily over the weekend - having dropped it's price to £12.99 it's £9.odd at 25% off right now - but it's doubtful whether it would be cheaper than this!?

p.s. it seems UK customers cannot use PayPal for this, it says "not available in your region" if you try. Paying with a card (debit or credit) works AOK tho

p.p.s. When I registered it on Steam, it came up as "Rage with Sewers" - I think that's the name which should have been on the box! :)

[Spider Jerusalem]

gamestop can die in a grease fire.

[vinraith]

On the off chance that you enjoy Diablo-like action RPG's and haven't played Titan Quest, the Steam daily deal price for the gold version is an outstanding bargain. As an added bonus, it's got my favorite skill system out of any game in its subgenre.

Edit: It's about the same price on Gamersgate today, incidentally, if you're not a Steam fan.

[AlexClockwork]

Impulse/GameStop are doing rage for £4.41 in the UK atm (country-dependent links so I'll not make one).

Steamworks - tho the shop says that it 'requires GameStop App' too
Update: You NEED the GameStop App just to get the key for Steam - no really, you do!!!

I'm guessing Steam will have Rage on sale for a daily over the weekend - having dropped it's price to £12.99 it's £9.odd at 25% off right now - but it's doubtful whether it would be cheaper than this!?

Indeed, RAGE is today's Quakecon weekend deal, though it's only 50% off... I was hoping for a 75% discount, but, as during the summer sale, it's 10€. I'd buy it from GameStop, but... Well, just NO.

EDIT: GameFly just started a QuakeCon sale too, and Rage at least is at the same price than at GameStop. Might buy it there...

Also, Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 and Star Wolves where just added to the latest Indie Gala.

EDIT: F**k. GameFly doesn't let me purchase RAGE from Spain. -.-'

[ArmoredCavalry]

I would have created a new thread for this, but it looks like I only have permission to post replies.

I created a site which keeps track of prices on the various digital download stores (Steam, Amazon, Gamer's Gate, GreenManGaming, etc.)

http://www.cheapshark.com/

I think the site could be very useful for RPS'ers, and am looking for feedback on what you like/dislike.

Anyhow, sorry if this is the wrong place to post!

[bonkers]

Hey guys. Today Titan Quest Gold is available for 2,50 Euro on Steam and I would love to get it as it is an ARPG I never really got into. But sadly as being a German I can only get the cut version on Steam. Is there anybody who could gift it to me? Payment would be done via Paypal.
If interested please send me a PM, I will try to answer as soon as possible.

[Kodeen]

Hey guys. Today Titan Quest Gold is available for 2,50 Euro on Steam and I would love to get it as it is an ARPG I never really got into. But sadly as being a German I can only get the cut version on Steam. Is there anybody who could gift it to me? Payment would be done via Paypal.
If interested please send me a PM, I will try to answer as soon as possible.

Your best bet would be to post here:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/showthread.php?73-RPS-Data-Smuggling-Ring-2-Smugglier&highlight=smuggling

[bonkers]

Ah cool. Didn't know about that thread. Thanks!

[elephant god]

It's what I've always wondered: on TQ's store page it says "Low Violence: German low violence version only available with German language". I have chosen english as the default language for my steam games, so I'm playing TQ in english. Am I playing the bloody version? never really noticed a lack thereof.

[Giaddon]

Didn't someone around here want Alpha Protocol? It's $4 on GamersGate right now (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ALP/alpha-protocol).

[Wolfenswan]

It's what I've always wondered: on TQ's store page it says "Low Violence: German low violence version only available with German language". I have chosen english as the default language for my steam games, so I'm playing TQ in english. Am I playing the bloody version? never really noticed a lack thereof.


I think it's a mistake on Steam's side as to my (and schnittberichte.com's) knowledge there's no cut version of Titan Quest. It might that you can only buy the German-only version from steam, without English language.

[Heliocentric]

Didn't someone around here want Alpha Protocol? It's $4 on GamersGate right now (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ALP/alpha-protocol).

It's a bloody good spy thriller with a few naff mini games.

[Spider Jerusalem]

brolands2 is on pretty deep discount at gmg right now. PCGMR-ALLIN-GREEN gets you 25% off anything on the site, and brolands is already 16% off. picked it up for $31 using my trade-in credit.

[vinraith]

A quick question about Fallout 3 GotY on Steam: That version still has GfWL, yes? Is it one of those cases where the DLC's require you to enter codes into GfWL to activate?

I'd consider picking it up for $6 if it was more convenient to manage than my disc version, but if it's the same deal there's obviously no point.

[neema_t]

I honestly can't remember, but checking my Steam copy of the GOTY only shows one CD key which to my mind implies that I never had to enter any CD keys for the DLC.

[Similar]

A quick question about Fallout 3 GotY on Steam: That version still has GfWL, yes? Is it one of those cases where the DLC's require you to enter codes into GfWL to activate?
If you have time to wait, I'm installing my GOTY right now for the first time (bought in the summer sale), so I can see how it behaves.

[vinraith]

If you have time to wait, I'm installing my GOTY right now for the first time (bought in the summer sale), so I can see how it behaves.

Yeah, I'm in no hurry. Thanks!

[TillEulenspiegel]

It might that you can only buy the German-only version from steam, without English language.
I think that's how it works. That's why I avoided buying New Vegas on Steam anyway, even though you can turn on blood with an INI flag. I wanted to play it in English.


Gewaltgemindert: Gewaltgeminderte Version - nur auf Deutsch verfügbar
That makes it a little clearer, separating it into two statements: this is the low-violence version, and it's only available in German.

[Similar]

Yeah, I'm in no hurry. Thanks!
okay, it installs all the DLCs along with the main game (they're unticked by default in the "Data Files" section of the launcher). Anchorage, Broken Steel, Point Lookout, The Pitt and Zeta are there and that should be all of them, I think.

There is a 'multiplayer' key (Steam pop up when you run the game), which I assume is for GFWL, but I wasn't prompted to enter it (I played until the G.O.A.T. test) and while it does install GFWL when you first run the game, it seems like you can just ignore it; there's no pop up or anything and saving works fine without it too, so it may not even run GFWL at all. My saves are in [user]\Documents\My Games\Fallout 3\Saves\, so there's no fishiness there either.

There's a "LIVE" option on the main screen and I assume it's for running GFWL for those who want it and then you probably need to enter the key (it's possible achievements need it to be running, not sure).

So it seems like an all-in-one solution and like you don't have to fiddle with GFWL unless you for some reason want to.

[Corpekata]

If you intend to mod Fallout 3, mod it early. There's things like that require the Fallout script extender which breaks Games for Windows Live, so don't be like me, play for 10 hours, realize you're tired of stuttering that the engine sometimes causes, find the fix, and then realize your save games are now gone because GFWL is disabled. Killed any enthusiasm I had at the moment.

[vinraith]

Yeah, the script extender doesn't so much "break" GfWL is remove it, but you definitely want to make sure you install that before you start a game! Personally, I'd never think of playing FO3 without Wanderer's Edition, so it would never come up for me anyway.

I'm just looking for an easier install. It sounds like the Steam version does, indeed, provide that. That might be worth $6 to me, especially given how much I enjoy the game. Thanks for the information, Similar!

[elephant god]

I think that's how it works. That's why I avoided buying New Vegas on Steam anyway, even though you can turn on blood with an INI flag. I wanted to play it in English.

I'm in Germany, and I bought F:NV (Ultimate) during the summer sale. I have the default language of steam and all the games set to english, and Fallout hasn't been pulling any punches, I've been sniper-beheading lots of NCR guys & there's even my beloved "bloody mess" perk.

[baby snot]

I'd never think of playing FO3 without Wanderer's Edition...

If I pick this up is this mod enough of an overhaul or should I be looking into installing others alongside or instead of?

[vinraith]

If I pick this up is this mod enough of an overhaul or should I be looking into installing others alongside or instead of?

It's a mod collection, and is fairly comprehensive. It's designed to be compatible with a few other mods, if you look at the documentation you'll see the list, and those are worth considering. I'd also recommend "DC interiors" for some extra exploration, but it's not critical. Wanderer's Edition is sufficient on its own, IMO, but other stuff can be nice too. If you've not played the game before, though, WE is probably all I'd recommend.

[Juan Carlo]

If I pick this up is this mod enough of an overhaul or should I be looking into installing others alongside or instead of?

I say play it vanilla. Wanderer's Edition will make the gameplay more interesting and in most cases much better, but it will also make the game harder/longer and FO3 isn't the sort of game you want to make harder or longer. Its writing/story is shit and its world is boring so I don't understand why anyone would want to spend more time in it. I say just rush through the vanilla version so you can get to FO:NV.

[mlaskus]

Vinraith, I recently installed FO3 GOTY from Steam and modded it extensively. There is one thing you should watch out for, files from the Steam version have modification date set to the day you downloaded them from Steam. When you install mods and the older files get invalidated - the vanilla files will be the ones that get loaded.
So, download the game, start it once, exit, modify the metadata of all files then start modding - if you are looking for convenience this may not be the best choice.

[Heliocentric]

Could you falsify your date to download the game?

[vinraith]

I say play it vanilla. Wanderer's Edition will make the gameplay more interesting and in most cases much better, but it will also make the game harder/longer and FO3 isn't the sort of game you want to make harder or longer. Its writing/story is shit and its world is boring so I don't understand why anyone would want to spend more time in it. I say just rush through the vanilla version so you can get to FO:NV.

I really cannot disagree with this more.

Frankly, if you believe that, it'd be better not to play it at all. I think the world is fantastic. I've spent 200+ hours in it, have seen maybe half of it, and am itching to go back. Wanderer's Edition makes the game harder, certainly, which it badly needs. It also makes survival a primary gameplay element, which makes just about everything about the world more interesting, as there's a much greater drive to explore outside the main plot. "Rushing through the main plot" is the last thing you ever want to do in a Bethesda RPG, as main plots are by far the weakest elements of the game. Wander, explore, get yourself into situations you can't handle, find weird sutff in the nooks and crannies of the map, that's what these games are for. Bethesda builds great worlds, in part, because of all the wonderful unexpected things they stick in out-of-the-way places that the plot and side quests would never tell you to go.

Seriously, you'd be better off completely ignoring the main plot than following this advice, IMO. To each their own, I suppose.


Vinraith, I recently installed FO3 GOTY from Steam and modded it extensively. There is one thing you should watch out for, files from the Steam version have modification date set to the day you downloaded them from Steam. When you install mods and the older files get invalidated - the vanilla files will be the ones that get loaded.
So, download the game, start it once, exit, modify the metadata of all files then start modding - if you are looking for convenience this may not be the best choice.

Is there any simple way to modify the metadata of all files? I mean, as best I can tell you're telling me I just wasted $6.

[vinraith]

Back to topic:

The Last Remnant is $3.75 today only on Gamersgate. It's much loved by some around here.

Dungeon Siege 3 and Dungeons Gold are both 75% off as well, and Spellforce Complete is 66% off.

http://www.gamersgate.com/index.php

[mlaskus]

Is there any simple way to modify the metadata of all files? I mean, as best I can tell you're telling me I just wasted $6.

Sorry, laziness on my part, I should have elaborated on that.
I used this portable tool http://freeware.the-meiers.org/BatchTouchWin.zip, just open it, drag Fallout 3 folder into it, choose a date, click go and you are done.


Could you falsify your date to download the game?
Possibly, I never tried it though.

EDIT: It does work! No need to use any tools. Just change your date in Windows and download the game from Steam.

[vinraith]

Ah, ok, thanks for the warning and for investigating the easiest fix. So basically, set Windows clock date to something early (if it's too early do you run into a release date check problem?), download and install game, reset clock, mod at will?

[mlaskus]

Yes, you will be able to mod the game after this. Leaving the date as is, you would still be able to install mods and they would work but there would be missing textures, meshes and some such.

I just checked and Fallout did not complain about me running the game on September 5th 2000. I don't think it should complain if the files are too old either, I can't check it easily right now. I wouldn't want to overwrite dates on my modded files.

[vinraith]

Yes, you will be able to mod the game after this. Leaving the date as is, you would still be able to install mods and they would work but there would be missing textures, meshes and some such.

I just checked and Fallout did not complain about me running the game on September 5th 2000. I don't think it should complain if the files are too old either, I can't check it easily right now. I wouldn't want to overwrite dates on my modded files.

Understood. Yeah, having an example date that works is sufficient for me. Thanks again for the detailed explanation and testing, it's a huge help.

[Heliocentric]

Back to topic: Dungeon Siege 3 [...] 75% off
I cant get past the idea in my head that this game is a crappy diablike, does it actually have a good story, voice acting or at least a sense of narrative, or is it just about twatting monsters over the head with weapons and magic powers?

[vinraith]

I cant get past the idea in my head that this game is a crappy diablike, does it actually have a good story, voice acting or at least a sense of narrative, or is it just about twatting monsters over the head with weapons and magic powers?

I'm kind of curious about that myself (haven't played it). I loved the second Dungeon Siege game (which was a party-based Diablo-like that was definitely mostly about twatting monsters over the head, albeit with some of the best tactics and mechanics I've seen in a game of this sort) but my understanding that this shares a name and nothing else with the rest of the franchise. However, it is an Obsidian title, so I'd like to know whether the lack of Dungeon Siege's (IMO) outstanding mechanics is compensated for by the story and character stuff that Obsidian usually does well?

[Giaddon]

Dungeon Siege 3. (This was one of my favorite games of 2011).

1) Forget the fact that it is an "action-rpg." It isn't, really. It's more of a brawler-RPG. You have direct control over your character (very important!), there aren't a huge tree of skills to choose from (each character has nine), and the loot is pretty straightforward. How you physically control your character in combat is as important as as how you have him configured.
2) Play with a controller.
3) Open up the in-game help and take a look what what the stats actually do. They are weird.
4) The story & dialogue is OK. Certainly not up with Obsidian's best, but far, far ahead of Diablo 3. The acting and writing are solid, and the story gets better as it goes on. But definitely not worth playing for the story.
5) Play the demo!

I've beaten Dunegeon Siege 3 twice, and couldn't get more than four hours into Diablo 3.

[Ravelle]

I cant get past the idea in my head that this game is a crappy diablike, does it actually have a good story, voice acting or at least a sense of narrative, or is it just about twatting monsters over the head with weapons and magic powers?

People who liked the first two should look elsewhere, since Obsidian took over from Gas Powered Games they changed everything that was cool about the DS games, it's also a direct and bad port from the consoles.

Co-op and exploring was one of the things I enjoyed but DS3 doesn't have either anymore.

[vinraith]

@Giaddon

Thanks for the detailed breakdown, that's an easy pass for me.

[Giaddon]

*Tip o' the hat*

Always happy to help!

[Casimir Effect]

I'm kind of curious about that myself (haven't played it). I loved the second Dungeon Siege game (which was a party-based Diablo-like that was definitely mostly about twatting monsters over the head, albeit with some of the best tactics and mechanics I've seen in a game of this sort) but my understanding that this shares a name and nothing else with the rest of the franchise. However, it is an Obsidian title, so I'd like to know whether the lack of Dungeon Siege's (IMO) outstanding mechanics is compensated for by the story and character stuff that Obsidian usually does well?
Wait, did Dungeon Siege 2 actually get good later? I enjoyed DS1, even though the game pretty much played itself (that seamless world mechanic/design was incredible though) and picked up 2 when it was cheap. The intro part of DS2 was interesting but then my guys got beaten and wake up in some elf camp as a prisoner. I was given a quest to go see X and get Y things and at this point I just quit - I couldn't take any more mookish fetch-quests at the time so being given a quest that mundane has soured me on DS2 ever since.

[vinraith]

Wait, did Dungeon Siege 2 actually get good later? I enjoyed DS1, even though the game pretty much played itself (that seamless world mechanic/design was incredible though) and picked up 2 when it was cheap. The intro part of DS2 was interesting but then my guys got beaten and wake up in some elf camp as a prisoner. I was given a quest to go see X and get Y things and at this point I just quit - I couldn't take any more mookish fetch-quests at the time so being given a quest that mundane has soured me on DS2 ever since.

You never made it out of the tutorial, it gets much better once you're sent on a real quest out of that elf camp.



*Tip o' the hat*

Always happy to help!


Rereading my post it could come off as sarcastic, so let me clarify that it wasn't meant to be. Useful information that keeps me from adding to my backlog is in many ways more appreciated than useful information that results in a purchase!

[Casimir Effect]

You never made it out of the tutorial, it gets much better once you're sent on a real quest out of that elf camp.
Huh, well shit. I may give it another go some day. Which is odd to say as for so long that game has been my example of an "Oh dear sweet christ not more of this" RPG. I was probably being unfair when I first played it, as I am to various other games which have caught me at bad times. For example, I got sick of Fallout 3 within 3 hours of playing, yet I stuck over 100 hours int Oblivion and Skyrim.

[trjp]

DS3

All I wanted was a kill-level-loot-equip game to pass the time - I was willing to ignore the fact it perhaps wasn't a Dungeon Siege game (although 1 and 2 are radically different games in themselves) - I was willing to deal with a crap story etc. etc.

Good News
Story was fine as far as I got with it - locations were interesting, characters look OK, enough dialog to build the story without boring you to death etc. etc.

Bad News
Everything else!!

Put simply, equipment and levelling don't have anything like enough of an effect on your character (IMO). At one point I took off all my armor/gear and barely noticed a difference (I died quicker but damage didn't seem greatly effected).

The skills systems are super-dumbed-down and also feel gutless. You pretty much get locked-into certain paths from early on but even then you never feel like you're scoring anything really useful.

AI sidekicks are BREATHTAKINGLY dumb - this game has co-op and really, really needs it (although IIRC only one person can take their experience from the co-op game!?!?)

I gave up, eventually - I play games like this to

a - see how they pan out
b - get more POWAH and LOOT

the latter just doesn't happen, at least not at any appreciable level - the former wasn't interesting enough on it's own to ensure the grind...

It takes real talent to put in the level of work which has gone into this and not notice that the core game is fundamentally broken - and it is.

[SirKicksalot]

It's isometric Jade Empire. Best played with a controller.

[Mac]

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dawnguard - £10.50 @ GreenManGaming *USE CODE PCGMR-ALLIN-GREEN* (http://www.hotukdeals.com/visit?m=29443&q=1281868)
£13.99 on Steam.

But use the code PCGMR-ALLIN-GREEN to get it for £10.50!

Plus Quidco and any trade-ins you have

http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/gb/en/pc/games/rpgs/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-dawnguard-uk/

I paid £5.50 after trading in all the free dross they have given away :)

[trjp]

It's isometric Jade Empire.

That's a shit sandwich with the bread replaced with shit surely?

[arathain]

I like Jade Empire.

[El Cubo]

I like Jade Empire but DS3 is definitely too bland for my tastes.

[Drayk]

I liked DS3. Decent little game to play with a friend.

[johnki]

CSGO pre-orders launched (http://store.steampowered.com/app/1800/). The entire CS series is on sale for 66% off if you get the pack. All but CSGO are on sale for 66% off if you don't get the pack.

Payday is also 75% off (http://store.steampowered.com/app/24240/).

[Oak]

Payday is a great time. Not too happy that they're charging for the DLC, though. Has that ever worked out for a game with a small playerbase?

[Jesus_Phish]

Payday is a great time. Not too happy that they're charging for the DLC, though. Has that ever worked out for a game with a small playerbase?

In this case it doesn't really matter. Everyone has the data downloaded in a patch, and you can actually play the DLC missions as long as the host has the DLC. You just cant host them and don't get the items for yourself.

So unlike something like Space Marine DLC where it split the player base badly, this wont really split the player base at all. You'll probably just find people who have the DLC become really popular for hosting.

[Oak]

Hmm, you're right. The wording was a little confusing.

Carry on, then, Overkill.

[Anthile]

Sniper: Goat Warrior is a daily deal on gamersgate. What's the word on it?

[Gorzan]

My word is that it has been cheaper on Greenmangaming for quite long.

[johnki]

My word is that it has been cheaper on Greenmangaming for quite long.
Doesn't it require Capsule though? I've never been able to find any info on it. How intrusive is it? Lightweight? Those kinds of things.

[Similar]

Sniper: Goat Warrior is a daily deal on gamersgate. What's the word on it?
It might be worth risking at GMG's 2 Euro, but I wouldn't pay more than that.

I mostly remember it as being an extremely annoying game and I don't think I made it through more than maybe the two first missions before giving up on it.
It is recommended by a surprising number of people on Steam, so maybe I completely missed something, but I kind of doubt it.

[elephant god]

Doesn't it require Capsule though? I've never been able to find any info on it. How intrusive is it? Lightweight? Those kinds of things.

I don't think Capsule is intrusive at all, it's basically only a downloader and install manager, and I think it's fairly lightweight, but it's annoying as hell, just so clunky and pointless, I wonder why they don't use installers like on gamersgate.

While we're at it: For a site to completely not work with the Opera browser seems like an anachronism, but Greenmangaming.com still manages.

[johnki]

I don't think Capsule is intrusive at all, it's basically only a downloader and install manager, and I think it's fairly lightweight, but it's annoying as hell, just so clunky and pointless, I wonder why they don't use installers like on gamersgate.

While we're at it: For a site to completely not work with the Opera browser seems like an anachronism, but Greenmangaming.com still manages.Is it also required to run said games, or can they be run independently of it?

And while I'm at it, does GMG usually have DRMs like SecuROM attached to games that would have them otherwise (even if said game didn't have it on Steam)?

[Kiril]

Capsule is not needed for running. You may need to make a shortcut to the game, which will be in program files/capsule games/ what ever game it is you got

[Wayward]

Capsule is a fairly lightweight client that functions mostly as a downloader. To my knowledge, for Sniper you wouldn't need to use it again, though if you wanted a 'clean' uninstall you would have to keep Capsule on your system and use it to uninstall game.

A bunch of our games use SecuROM where other sites don't. This is because the trading mechanic requires a modified version of SecuROM to function, and Sniper is a tradable game. Non-tradable titles use what DRM publishers specify, or no DRM at all.

[Mindwedge]

http://www.desura.com/games/monster-minis-extreme-off-road

50% off starting today.

[cowthief skank]

80% of the Iron Cross Edition of Rise of Flight: http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-ROFICE/rise-of-flight-iron-cross-edition £7.99 (or £6.79 if you have the IGN discount thingy)

Rise of Flight is itself free, but there are tons of planes and stuff to buy if you wish (the free version only comes with two) but the Iron Cross edition comes with extra planes and stuff. Not got round to playing it myself as I'm busy learning the A-10, but I've heard really good things and for less than £7 I couldn't resist...

[Gorzan]

All of the FlatOuts are as a daily on steam today. I'm tempted to pick one up, is Ultimate Carnage good or should I just play it safe and pick up FlatOut 2?

[CWalker]

All of the FlatOuts are as a daily on steam today. I'm tempted to pick one up, is Ultimate Carnage good or should I just play it safe and pick up FlatOut 2?

FlatOut Ultimate Carnage, from what i've read, is basically a remake of Flatout 2, with a few added things. Someone feel free to correct me, as I dont know the specifics, but i'd say go for UC.

[MommaB]

80% of the Iron Cross Edition of Rise of Flight: http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-ROFICE/rise-of-flight-iron-cross-edition £7.99 (or £6.79 if you have the IGN discount thingy)

Nice catch, cheers!

[johnki]

80% of the Iron Cross Edition of Rise of Flight: http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-ROFICE/rise-of-flight-iron-cross-edition £7.99 (or £6.79 if you have the IGN discount thingy)
Any idea how long that's going on? I'll pick it up if it lasts til I have cash.

[Tikey]

Everything magicka is 75% off in steam. Even the latest dlc (quite weak in my opinion).

Seems to be the daily deal even though it doesn't show it to me on the main store screen.

[Tritagonist]

Lots of Kalypso games are discounted over the weekend. If you're into arcade racing games, I can recommend giving SkyDrift (http://store.steampowered.com/app/91100/) a look - it's currently on sale for €5,-. It's a MarioKart with planes, a Blur without wheels. In any case, I thought it was good fun. It also has some multi-player features, but I don't imagine them being very active these days.

[elephant god]

How about Bang Bang Racing, it looks cute, I'll give the demo a try. [edit: move along now, nothing to see here...]

Also: the supposedly very mediocre Dungeons is 80% off, that's including every DLC for 6€. could it slowly become a good deal?

[Tritagonist]

How about Bang Bang Racing, it looks cute, I'll give the demo a try. [edit: move along now, nothing to see here...]
I never got the Big Bang Racing Demo to start, then found dozens of people on the Steam forums with the same problem and didn't bother with it afterwards. A shame, because it looked quite nice and could have been fun.

Dungeons: The Dark Lord, the sequel to Dungeons, is on sale for €3,79. I figured it was low enough to give it a try, but haven't yet played it.

There's a semi-long video on it here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skBZjGwm_dI

[Wheelz]

I haven't played Dungeons, or the expac. But the gist I got from all of the reviews is that it's not Dungeon Keeper, and that you'll likely only be disappointed with the game if you've had previous experience with the dungeon Keepers.

[tossrStu]

This isn't the biggest discount, and you'll need an iPhone or iPad to take advantage of it, but if you buy the iOS version of Dynamite Jack (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dynamite-jack/id517543564?mt=8) ($3 or £2 or whatever your local equivalent is) you can get a free direct download of the Windows/Mac/Linux version (http://www.galcon.com/news/2012/08/08/dynamite-jack-now-universal-for-iphone-with-special-promotion/) (normally $5), along with a Steam key (but I believe it's a fairly time-limited offer so you'll have to get your skates on if you want it).

[Velko]

Just Cause 2 is €3.74 at Gamersgate today only, and there's going to be an MP test this weekend, so grapple your wallet onto your screen right now!

[Revisor]

This isn't the biggest discount, and you'll need an iPhone or iPad to take advantage of it, but if you buy the iOS version of Dynamite Jack (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dynamite-jack/id517543564?mt=8) ($3 or £2 or whatever your local equivalent is) you can get a free direct download of the Windows/Mac/Linux version (http://www.galcon.com/news/2012/08/08/dynamite-jack-now-universal-for-iphone-with-special-promotion/) (normally $5), along with a Steam key (but I believe it's a fairly time-limited offer so you'll have to get your skates on if you want it).

Does it have a story? Is it any good?

[tossrStu]

Does it have a story? Is it any good?

I grabbed it this morning and haven't had a chance to play it yet, but from what I've heard the answers to your question are "barely" and "yes". RobF seemed to like it (http://retroremakes.com/nostalgia/2012/05/12/not-dandynamite-jack/) anyway.

[cowthief skank]

Any idea how long that's going on? I'll pick it up if it lasts til I have cash.

No. It's still on for that price now, and it is listed as a top summer sale game, rather than a daily deal. So I suspect it will either last til the end of the week (whenever Gamersgate's weeks begin) or til the end of the summer sale (currently week two of four).

[Timofee]

20% off at green man gaming for those that are interested. Apparently works on things already discounted and includes pre-orders so if you were umming and arring about GW2 now might be the time

http://www.pcgamesn.com/article/deal-post-green-man-gaming-are-offering-20-any-and-all-pc-games

PS anyone actually used them, I'd only started hearing about them recently where they've been doing massive reductions - sadly nothing I want at the mo so no reason to try.

[vinraith]

(whenever Gamersgate's weeks begin)

For the US site, at least, the week begins 3 am Monday morning, Eastern Time.

[Sketch]

Great promo over on GOG, Superfrog and Alien Breed etc:
http://www.gog.com/en/promo/gsc_team_17_weekend_promo

[SirKicksalot]

Great promo over on GOG, Superfrog and Alien Breed etc:
http://www.gog.com/en/promo/gsc_team_17_weekend_promo

How come nobody made a Cossacks clone yet?

[internetonsetadd]

The Secret World is dropping to $25 on Amazon, 8/17-8/19. Perhaps one step closer to F2P.

[Velko]

Binary Domain is today's daily deal at Steam at -75%

[Oshada]

I can heartily recommend Binary Domain but please adjust the FOV settings!

[Thermal Ions]

20% off at green man gaming for those that are interested. ...

http://www.pcgamesn.com/article/deal-post-green-man-gaming-are-offering-20-any-and-all-pc-games

PS anyone actually used them, I'd only started hearing about them recently where they've been doing massive reductions - sadly nothing I want at the mo so no reason to try.
Bought about 8 different Steam games from them over the past year(?) and have no complaints. You may hear some stirrings at present about people not having received their Darksiders 2 key after receiving an email that they've been sent out. I wouldn't let this put you off though, the game isn't released yet, just available for pre-load.

I've no interest in their capsule client for games they host themselves so can't comment on it apart from recalling someone saying it's more a download/install client than always on. Apparently they use Securom to manage their trade-in system.

[internetonsetadd]

GMG had a 25% off code several days ago. I finally caved on Dark Souls but when I went to order they had trouble processing for whatever reason. When I tried again, the code was no longer valid. Was this a sign? Well, no, I don't believe in signs, but I was counting on that $10 off as compensation for dealing with GFWL. I'll hold out for a sweeter deal; there doesn't seem to be any shortage of them over there.

[mzlapq]

GMG had a 25% off code several days ago. I finally caved on Dark Souls but when I went to order they had trouble processing for whatever reason. When I tried again, the code was no longer valid. Was this a sign? Well, no, I don't believe in signs, but I was counting on that $10 off as compensation for dealing with GFWL. I'll hold out for a sweeter deal; there doesn't seem to be any shortage of them over there.

If you use GamersGate, and have the 15% IGN discount, it's possible to get Dark Souls for less than $30, as they give 10% blue coins for this preorder and the usual 5% blue coins. It's SteamWorks anyway, and as a bonus, it's currently available in some countries where the Steam version is not.

[Heliocentric]

That IGN Prime discount is going to cast a, long shadow isn't it? Drawing a line between haves and have nots.

[Giaddon]

Syndicate is $6 on Gamersgate today. Recommended.

[Revisor]

Unfortunately only for the North America. All others are redirected to the 15-pound UK version.

[Fanbuoy]

Or the non-existant Swedish version. As for all EA games I think. No idea why.

[mzlapq]

It's because EA hates all non north americans. On steam, those who pay with US dollars, pay three times as much for Dead Space 2, 50% more for a lot of other EA games, and, while Dragon Age and it's expansion are available, ultimate is not (and each costs as much as ultimate). They also default to the Euro price on Origin except for UK and NA, and their sales there are regional. It's possible that they found out that regional sales do not devalue their IP, but I think everyone should just buy EA games on retail.

[thenagus]

Greenman Gaming have Dear Esther for £1.39 at the moment, using the code PCGMR-GREEN-SUMMR.

[Heliocentric]

Greenman Gaming have Dear Esther for £1.39 at the moment, using the code PCGMR-GREEN-SUMMR.

Alternatively go walk around on hills reading the last sentence of articles the random page button on wikipedia leads you to*.

*then cast polymorph self and turn into a seagull.

[Heliocentric]

King Arthur II - The Role-playing Wargame
£2.24
Absolutely, super cheap
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-KA2/king-arthur-ii-the-role-playing-wargame
Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition
£7.49
Why not, it's bloody good.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-BBLE/blood-bowl-legendary-edition
Company of Heroes Complete
£3.99
NO NO NO NO!
Buy it on steam or impulse even, patching CoH is a disgusting mess.

[internetonsetadd]

Gamersgate is moving on to strategy then. Looking forward to seeing a couple things I want.

Shogun 2 at 89% off seems like quite the deal until you see the list price is $90. Unless it's somehow a complete pack that's presumably a mistake.

[eRa]

Did they fix King Arthur II? I played the first one a while ago, performance and AI were still lackluster.

[Ravelle]

Gamersgate is moving on to strategy then. Looking forward to seeing a couple things I want.

Shogun 2 at 89% off seems like quite the deal until you see the list price is $90. Unless it's somehow a complete pack that's presumably a mistake.

90 dollar list price? That can't be right. Even on launch day the game was 40 euros ( 50$ ) in stores here.

[trjp]

Company of Heroes Complete
£3.99
NO NO NO NO!
Buy it on steam or impulse even, patching CoH is a disgusting mess.

There are an EPIC amount of patches for CoH - I have an original 'boxed' version and to install and patch it involves downloading about twice it's entire size in patches - it takes HOURS.

Steam used to be worse tho - when a patch was released, it just re-downloaded the whole thing!!

That said - as a 'dead' game, I guess it's just one download these days?

I'd certainly beware getting an earlier version - you will spend more time patching than you do playing!

[Bobtree]

I suspect that if I ever reinstall CoH again, they will patch it after my download is finished just for spite.