Steam Weekend Deal Thread

[LarsenNET]

The current deals are listed in the official forums:

Link (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=518670)

[LarsenNET]

Who doesn't have this? If you don't PM me your Steam ID. I have 1 Extra license of this and HL2 if needed.

My extra Episode 1 license has been claimed. HL2 is still available.

[Jackel]

Agreed. Don't buy this..if you need a copy of it I have one to gift away.

[KingGorilla]

I will also donate a copy.

[LarsenNET]

Peggle (http://store.steampowered.com/app/3480/) this week. Great casual game if you don't already have it.

[Ghostbear]

great thread Idea, I've missed too many great steam deals.

[JRR006]

Hah. I bought Peggle on Tuesday, even though I figured that it would probably end up a weekend deal in the next few months - because that's the way my life goes - but I didn't expect it would be a mere handful of days later.

[Kenzington4short]

Ooh, Peggle. I've futzed around with the online version and enjoyed it enough. $4.99 on Steam? Sold! On to downloading it and wasting more time at work.

Thanks for the update. I often miss out on these as well.

[KingGorilla]

Is Nights on sale yet?

[LarsenNET]

Is Nights on sale yet?

No, it's probably close. I'd bet that's why this is on sale.

Edit: Peggle Nights (http://store.steampowered.com/app/3540/) is now up on Steam in the coming soon section.

[KingGorilla]

I was just farting around, and there is a lot on there in the 10 -20 dollar range. BIA Earned in Blood, IL-2 1946, Bioshock, Prey, Psychonauts, Advent Rising, Indigo Prophecy.

I know it is the Holiday Season, but there is a lot of stuff on there for low prices.

This is not a commercial.

[cppcrusader]

I was just farting around, and there is a lot on there in the 10 -20 dollar range. BIA Earned in Blood, IL-2 1946, Bioshock, Prey, Psychonauts, Advent Rising, Indigo Prophecy.

I know it is the Holiday Season, but there is a lot of stuff on there for low prices.

This is not a commercial.

I would love to pick up Pyschonauts, but after getting burned by Beyond Good and Evil I'm wary of picking up older games on Steam.

I did pick up Peggle over the weekend though. I've played Peggle Extreme enough that 5 bucks is more than worth it.

[KingGorilla]

If you cover shipping, I will send you my boxed copy of Psychonauts gratis.

You must then buy merch from DoubleFine to support them however.

[cppcrusader]

If you cover shipping, I will send you my boxed copy of Psychonauts gratis.

You must then buy merch from DoubleFine to support them however.

You sir, have a deal.

[KingGorilla]

Drop me a PM.

[cppcrusader]

Done and done.

[LarsenNET]

Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/1200/) is the weekend deal. $4.99 which is 75% off. Is this a good buy?

Edit: I just realized, I already own this. My Steam game list shows "Red Orchestra" not "Ostfront 41-45. I thought this was an expansion. Anyway it was a weekend deal the first week of June according to my receipts.

[biosc1]

Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/1200/) is the weekend deal. $4.99 which is 75% off. Is this a good buy?

I bought it many moons ago, but just never got around to playing much. I bought it for $5 as well when it was previously on sale, so it's not biggie that I haven't played it much.

If you like Day of Defeat, but want it to be grittier, slower and more realistic, then Red Orchestra is a good buy. Still seems to be some decent number of people playing.

[digitalErich]

RO is well worth the $5. It's a little slower paced, but I don't think I've every played an FPS that better straddles action and simulation as well as RO does. Buy it.

[digitalErich]

If anyone buys RO, I'm down for playing together with some CoGs over the weekend.

[KingGorilla]

RO is well worth the $5. It's a little slower paced, but I don't think I've every played an FPS that better straddles action and simulation as well as RO does. Buy it.

I think Insurgency does, but it does not have that panash of some dipshit driving a half-track into a tank column, with me inside.

[Ghostbear]

woohoo! RO for me!

[LarsenNET]

Multiwinia + Darwinia (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/978/) for $9.99. Obviously this is a great deal but are these good games?

[LarsenNET]

The Ship - Complete (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/333/) is also on sale for $4.99, any good?

[Goronmon]

The Ship - Complete (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/333/) is also on sale for $4.99, any good?I have not played it, but if I remember the general consensus correctly, you really need to have a group of players who are willing to follow the rules.

[Jackel]

Multiwinia + Darwinia (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/978/) for $9.99. Obviously this is a great deal but are these good games?

Darwinia was a blast, haven't tried Multiwinia yet but with the price drop I think I might have to pick this one up.

As for The Ship. If we get enough people on here to pick it up, I might give it a go.

[Zrikz]

hmm I might have to pick up darwinina + multiwinia.. I don't have either and missed out on the deal where both were 19.99. This seems like a very good deal to me, I loved the darwinia demo

[Morangie]

Multiwinia + Darwinia (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/978/) for $9.99. Obviously this is a great deal but are these good games?

Darwinia is fantastic and as soon as some basic server options get patched in, Multiwinia will be fantastic. Both for $9.99 is a bargain.

[LarsenNET]

Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines (http://store.steampowered.com/app/2600/) is the weekend deal. Any good?

It's still early, maybe some other "horror" themed games will go on sale this weekend.

[biosc1]

Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines (http://store.steampowered.com/app/2600/) is the weekend deal. Any good?

It's still early, maybe some other "horror" themed games will go on sale this weekend.

I bought it on Steam ages ago, but haven't played it yet.

Look into the community created patch (http://www.planetvampire.com/bloodlines/files/patches/) (works fine with Steam) and the widescreen aspect ratio (http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/wiki/index.php/Vampire:_The_Masquerade_-_Bloodlines) fix. Supposed to be a great game :)

[Jackel]

Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines (http://store.steampowered.com/app/2600/) is the weekend deal. Any good?

It's still early, maybe some other "horror" themed games will go on sale this weekend.

Definitely worth playing if you enjoy any type of RPG. After installing all the fan patches, it fixed up a lot of the problems the game ran fairly well for me.

[KingGorilla]

That was White Wolf's last RPG right?

[Jackel]

That was White Wolf's last RPG right?

Correct. While by itself, it is a mess of bugs (the story is amazing), there are a bunch of fan made patches that have really fixed things up.

[KingGorilla]

I still hold out hope that they and CCP will put out Ghoul and Wherewolf RPGs, or a World of Darkness MMO(that would kick ass).

That is a company with some great properties under its belt.

[Dukefrukem]

holy shit audosurf is fun as hell for $2

[LarsenNET]

Eets (http://store.steampowered.com/app/6100) is the weekend deal (posted kind of late). Any good?

[Arphahat]

I played the demo a while back, and Eets was amusing enough. At $2.50, it is a no brainer.

I swear, Steam is going to nickel-and-dime me into the poor house. I bought four copies of Audiosurf as early Xmas gifts for some of my family.

[Inverno]

I baught Eets and its fun. Im on the third "world". I wanna see orange box or TF2 pop up for sale during the holidays that would be awesome.

[biosc1]

Eets is a good game. I have it for the 360 and I think that having a mouse may make it a little more accessible.

[KingGorilla]

Eets (http://store.steampowered.com/app/6100) is the weekend deal (posted kind of late). Any good?

It has its moments. If you liked World of Goo, Lemmings, you will probably like Eets. It is a simple "use these goofy tools to get to the end goal" kind of puzzle game. It's mor interresting mechanic is how it uses emotion to effect how little Eets moves and behaves.

[Arphahat]

Hey, Audiosurf is also still 75% off. If anyone doesn't have that game, or knows someone who doesn't have it, now is the time to buy it. $2.50 is a steal.

If you want gifts, but don't want to send them now, use your own email address for the gift. Then, just ignore the message. When you want to give it (at Christmas, for instance), select "Games->Manage Gifts and Guest Passes..." and resend the gift to the person of your choice.

Apparently, this method is endorsed by Steam, since I sent their helpdesk a question and that is what was suggested to me.

About Eets, it reminds me of a cross between Lemmings and the Incredible Machine. It is an easy $2.50 worth of fun.

[LarsenNET]

This weeks deal is Overlord (http://store.steampowered.com/app/11450/) $9.99 which is 75% off.

I don't have this one, any good?

[biosc1]

Wow...that sounds like a great deal. Definitely heard a lot of good things about the 360 version.

[Arphahat]

I played Overlord on GameTap and had a blast. If you haven't already played it, I would recommend it. $10 is pretty good, though once I finished it, I didn't have much reason to go back; you might want to consider playing on GameTap instead.

It is similar to Pikmin with the way you control your horde and the different goblins. However, you also have weapons and such and can battle with just your main avatar.

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

It's not one of the main weekly deals but Tomb Raider Underworld just went up for preorder and you get Legend for free if you buy it before release.

Pretty awesome, really, as I think Legend still sells for a good $20.

[MagGnome]

I'm really tempted to buy Overlord.

Damn you Steam and your deals!

[biosc1]

Hmm...very tempting to get Tomb Raider as well...just played the demo of Underworld with a 360 controller and it's a gorgeous little game...and controls well with the controller.

Must...resist...urge...to get it for the 360 for the achievements...

Edit: Dang...bought it and now I realize that I've already played Legend...it was Anniversary I was looking for :(

[CES]

At $9.99 it should be illegal to pass up Overlord. It's brilliant fun and has plenty of humour that will keep you amused and wanting to play.

[Bad Buddha]

At $9.99 it should be illegal to pass up Overlord. It's brilliant fun and has plenty of humour that will keep you amused and wanting to play.

I had a great time with this! Loved the humor, loved the minions. Especially liked the jester! :D

Wasn't there a follow-up DLC for the 360 version? I'm a bit pissed that it was not available for the PC.

[Mastergeo7]

I had a great time with this! Loved the humor, loved the minions. Especially liked the jester! :D

Wasn't there a follow-up DLC for the 360 version? I'm a bit pissed that it was not available for the PC.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlord:_Raising_Hell

:D

[KingGorilla]

As of 11 PM EST, Left 4 Dead still 5 bucks off.

Also, 30 bucks for Orange Box? That is a steal.

[LarsenNET]

Sam & Max: Complete Season One (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/539/) is the weekend deal. $14.99 which is 50% off. Worth it?

[Arphahat]

Sam & Max was awesome fun. I played on GameTap, which has the entire season one and season two available and would recommend that route, since there isn't much replay value in actually owning the games.

[cppcrusader]

Sam & Max: Complete Season One (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/539/) is the weekend deal. $14.99 which is 50% off. Worth it?

Absolutely, especially if you're a fan of old school adventure games.

[KingGorilla]

My Season 1 and 2 reviews are still up at IM if you care to look.

[LarsenNET]

The Steam Weekend Deal is early this week. It's Titan Quest Gold (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/402/) for $9.99 which is 50% off. Haven't played it. Isn't this a pretty good Diablo clone?

[Ghostbear]

The Steam Weekend Deal is early this week. It's Titan Quest Gold (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/402/) for $9.99 which is 50% off. Haven't played it. Isn't this a pretty good Diablo clone?

Absolutely, I had a great time with this game.

[biosc1]

Awesome...I've been looking at this game for a long time...

Purchased!

There are some great deals on packs as well...

Relic Super Pack
Company of Heroes
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Gold Edition

$49.99

THQ Collector's Pack

Company of Heroes
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Frontlines™: Fuel of War™
Full Spectrum Warrior
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Titan Quest
Titan Quest - Immortal Throne
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Gold Edition
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm

$99.99Cost to you

$119.89You save

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

Is Titan Quest Gold still on sale?

If so, does anyone wanna gift it to me to help me get around crappy regioning?

I'll paypal the money to you any time before or after.

Several CoGers have very kindly helped me out with this before but I feel bad asking them over and over.

[Disgustipated]

Is Titan Quest Gold still on sale?

If so, does anyone wanna gift it to me to help me get around crappy regioning?

I'll paypal the money to you any time before or after.

Several CoGers have very kindly helped me out with this before but I feel bad asking them over and over.

Sorry man, it went off sale yesterday. :\

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

Sorry man, it went off sale yesterday. :\

Oh well, too many games to play right now anyway.

I'd normally be really sad as I've been wanting to pick up TQ for a while but I'm in HK right now and on saturday before I leave I'm finally picking up Little Big Planet, Resistance 2, Valkyria Chronicles, Fallout 3, Gears 2, Assassin's Creed, Banjo Kazooie, Prince of Persia and Mirrors Edge.

Been holding out buying games for months til I came here where they're nice and cheap (and yes, legit, as I have a Japanese 360).

Thanks for the info though, I can't access the US steam store online from either Aus or HK so it is hard for me to check what's on sale when.

[Arphahat]

Thanks for the info though, I can't access the US steam store online from either Aus or HK so it is hard for me to check what's on sale when.

I remember reading about some software at Lifehacker that offers a way around that "US only" nonsense. Check out Hotspot Shield (http://lifehacker.com/394410/access-us+only-web-content-with-hotspot-shield) and/or check out the comments there to see if anyone has a better suggestion.

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

I remember reading about some software at Lifehacker that offers a way around that "US only" nonsense. Check out Hotspot Shield (http://lifehacker.com/394410/access-us+only-web-content-with-hotspot-shield) and/or check out the comments there to see if anyone has a better suggestion.

That is freaking cool for other stuff like Hulu and Pandora (if it's still around? I was using it a lot just before it went US only), thanks, I'll give it a try.

[biosc1]

Buy SpellForce 2 - Shadow Wars = $9.99, usually $19.99

Buy SpellForce 2 - Shadow Wars + Dragon Storm = $14.99, usually $29.99

[LarsenNET]

Buy SpellForce 2 - Shadow Wars = $9.99, usually $19.99

Buy SpellForce 2 - Shadow Wars + Dragon Storm = $14.99, usually $29.99

Thanks, I was a little slow today. Anyone play these?

[Arphahat]

Thanks, I was a little slow today. Anyone play these?

Yeah, 2 for $15 is tempting, but if the games suck it still isn't worth it. Anyone? Anyone?

[Codicier]

Man, I want a sale on The Witcher EE.

[Ghostbear]

This weekend's deal is Team Fortress 2 for $9.99 If you don't own this yet, get it now.

[biosc1]

There's also a Crazy Machines package...CM1, CM1.5, CM2, and CM2 add-on for $39.99...saves you $10 if you're into these sorts of games.

[Variable Gear]

By some miracle I saw this thread...

The deal for this weekend is Team Fortress 2 for $10 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/440/). What a steal.

[KingGorilla]

This time of year it is more like "weekend gift sale." This is your chance to get some friends some good games for the Holidays.

[Wackman3000]

TF2 is just about the best sale ever for a steam fan. You can't go wrong with a game that can provide nearly infinite amounts of replay-ability, especially when they stay on the ball for updates.

[KingGorilla]

98 cent Half-Life was pretty sweet though.

If you have a desire for just a straight multiplayer shooter, TF2 is a cut above most.

Don't forget that the entire Orange Box is still just 30 bucks now.

[LarsenNET]

The Weekend deal this week is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.:Shadow of Chernobyl (http://store.steampowered.com/app/4500/) is $4.99 which is 75% off.

I'm all over this one.

[Arphahat]

STALKER is a FPS, right? What is its gimmic? Is it worth $5?

[Codicier]

STALKER is a FPS, right? What is its gimmic? Is it worth $5?

Super brief summary:

Open world FPS set in an apocalyptic dead zone around Chernobyl where mutants roam and strange anomalies dot the barren landscape. You're an amnesiac looking for what happened to you. Buggy game but mods make it better and the atmosphere and scenery alone are worth $5.

[Stmfuller]

fucking win on this weekend's deal. I hate you steam...you might be stealing money every weekend from now on.

[LarsenNET]

Everything (http://store.steampowered.com/) is on sale. The sales depends on the game. Now it's just a matter of how much do you want to spend.

[Nura]

Hey steam, fuck you.

Even with the sale alot of the games are still 50% more expensive then picking them up in the brick and motar.


[/bitter rant]

[Arphahat]

Oh, my god... I'm going to go broke here. It is hard enough when they give me two choices for the weekend deal... I... I don't know if my wallet will survive.

[Stmfuller]

mmm Unreal Deal pack is calling my name.

oh shit...Bioshock for $5.
might be worth a replay.


DAMN YOU GAMING GODS!!!!

[Arphahat]

Railroad Tycoon Collection 18.74 USD
Bioshock (NA) 4.99 USD
Reaxxion 0.99 USD
Bejeweled Deluxe 0.99 USD
Doom 2 0.99 USD
Luxor 2 0.99 USD
I-Fluid 4.99 USD
Counter-Strike: Source 9.99 USD

I might have to go back for more. If anyone sees a real good deal with 50% off or so, let me know.

[harle]

The iD pack looks tempting. I mainly want it for Doom 3 and the expansion. All of the other extra games would be nice to have also.

[Zrikz]

oh lord, I'm gonna have to buy some stuff today, not entirely sure what yet.. but it will cosist of a couple of things I'm sure.

[biosc1]

Jeebus.......

Trials 2: Second Edition
Reaxxion
Bioshock (NA)
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened
Heavy Weapon Deluxe
Gumboy Crazy Adventures
Space Trader
RACE 07 (NA)
Shadowgrounds
Space Siege
I-Fluid


All for under around $85...not bad.

Looking forward to Space Siege...at $14.99 it seems to be at a great price for the reviews it got. I have Bioshock on the 360, but lent it out and haven't seen it since :(

I'm really interested in these Sherlock Holmes game, especially since the one I grabbed revolves around Cthulu :) If I like this one, I'm going to grab the other Sherlock game for $9.99.

I really wanted to buy Beyond The Sword (Civ 4 Expansion), but it will not let me because it can't detect that I have a boxed version of Civ 4 and it says I need the base version of Civ 4 (which I have) :(

[Zrikz]

Well, in for:

Bioshock
Bejeweled
Luxor 2
Dawn of War Platinum
I-Fluid
Reaxxion

All for like $28, not bad.

I might be tempted to get a few other things if someone convinces me to do so.

[BLeeP]

Hmm, I'm thinking about getting Space Trader: Merchant Marine for five bucks. I dunno about anything, else, though. I suppose if I have to spend this much time trying to decide what to buy, then I don't need to get anything 8-P.

[MagGnome]

I made a thread for this sale here - http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=3939

If anyone is interested. :)

I'm going to end up spending a lot of money on this sale. Bioshock is a must, as is Ghost Master for only 2.50. I'll probably also grab the THQ Collector's pack. For $75 you get Dawn of War + all expansions, Titan Quest and expansion, Company of Heroes and Expansion, Stalker, and several other THQ games. It's a steal.

Civ IV Complete for $25 is also a must buy. Civ III Complete is $4 for those who are interested.

[Disgustipated]

I made a thread for this sale here - http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=3939

If anyone is interested. :)

I'm going to end up spending a lot of money on this sale. Bioshock is a must, as is Ghost Master for only 2.50. I'll probably also grab the THQ Collector's pack. For $75 you get Dawn of War + all expansions, Titan Quest and expansion, Company of Heroes and Expansion, Stalker, and several other THQ games. It's a steal.

Civ IV Complete for $25 is also a must buy. Civ III Complete is $4 for those who are interested.

Mot, Violent, and I were planning on playing 4 player Titan Quest co-op. Want to join us?

[MagGnome]

Mot, Violent, and I were planning on playing 4 player Titan Quest co-op. Want to join us?

If I end up buying the pack (which is likely), then I could join you guys.

[Lance Uppercut]

Doom for .99? Bejeweled too? I am so there.

[Arphahat]

Mot, Violent, and I were planning on playing 4 player Titan Quest co-op. Want to join us?

My influx of games has drawn my attention away from Titan Quest, but I'd definitely be up for some co-op at some point.

[Arphahat]

Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure $3.74
Mount and Blade $14.99
Heavy Weapon Deluxe $0.99
Civilization IV® Complete Pack $24.99

Help! My resolve is weakening... I am so close to making the above purchase... my second deal purchase this weekend. I will have spent almost $100 on games for myself...

[biosc1]

Heavy Weapon for $.99 is a steal. I have it for the 360 Live Arcade, but the mouse only pc version is different and challenging...and just as fun too :)

[Arphahat]

Ah, damn. You weren't supposed to talk up the games, you were supposed to tell me why I shouldn't buy them. Too late... too late. They are purchased.

The annoying thing is that, though I have received money for Xmas, I know my wife will whine at me about these purchases. She just doesn't get gaming. :)

[BrassGecko]

I went for Ghost Master and IL-2. Definitely no regrets so far!

I just attempted my first landing in IL-2, seen here cropped and with lovely jpeg artifacts...
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/brassgecko/firstlanding.jpg
... and then found this steam message waiting: "Wackman3000: YOU WILL CRASH!"

I'm probably lucky the thing didn't catch fire, that runway ended far too soon. I'm counting it as a success.

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

If anyone is bored can they tell me what sort of deals there are for Ubisoft games in this store?

I can't view any ubi games in the Aus store except Beyond Good and Evil and the latest PoP.

[biosc1]

They are all just 25% off everything. I'm really thinking of reliving the old school Ghost Recons, but I'm not sure of their performance on Vista :(

They have a lot of $9.99 games that are now $7.49.

[Arphahat]

If anyone is bored can they tell me what sort of deals there are for Ubisoft games in this store?

I can't view any ubi games in the Aus store except Beyond Good and Evil and the latest PoP.

That reminds me, I kept meaning to ask you if that Hotspot Shield I suggested actually helped with Steam?

[biosc1]

I for one am deeply disappointed not to see a Steam weekend deal today ;)

[LarsenNET]

X-COM Complete Pack (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/964/) is $4.99 which is 66% off.

Sucks to be me since I bought this during the Holiday sale for about double that, Oh well $5 isn't a big deal.

[Alkanos]

Same here, but it was so worth $10. I have no regrets!

[Arphahat]

X-COM Complete Pack (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/964/) is $4.99 which is 66% off.

Sucks to be me since I bought this during the Holiday sale for about double that, Oh well $5 isn't a big deal.

Ha ha! I beat Steam! I beat Steam! I had that in my basket (with 50 other games) and decided that I would wait it out for a better offer. I win!

In your face, Steam! Wait, no, don't be sad. I didn't mean it: I love you.:p

[Stmfuller]

this week's steam deal is weak.

[Ghostbear]

this week's steam deal is weak.

Thanks for sharing?

[BLeeP]

I'll have to get this. I had planned on purchasing it through the holiday sale, but held off. I win.

[Stmfuller]

Thanks for sharing?

you're welcome!

[Purple Santa]

That's a lot of games for $5. Not my kind of games I play but a great buy if you even marginally interested...

[LarsenNET]

Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/15120/) is the weekend deal and is $9.99 which is $50% off.

Meh, I'll pass on this one.

[biosc1]

For half that price, I may have bought it. I have it on the 360 and don't see a need to get it for the pc.

If you haven't played it and like Tom Clancy games, it's definitely worth the $9.99 price. It's good solid fun, but much better in co-op, which I'm not sure the PC version has or not.

[roboninja]

Yeah, I'll pass on RB6:V2. I am more of a stuff-blowing-up FPS guy. Do not care much for the more tactical FPS games.

[KingGorilla]

I more feel the exodus of Red Storm people over the years has drastically watered down the franchise.

Good time to chech out some indie fair lads and ladies.

[crazyD]

Aren't the newer R6 games all about the stuff blowing up, with minimal tactics? I thought this franchise got dumbed down a long time ago.

[biosc1]

Aren't the newer R6 games all about the stuff blowing up, with minimal tactics? I thought this franchise got dumbed down a long time ago.

Play on veteran. They are dumbed down in that there is no pre-planning...but the AI can still be a great shot if you aren't careful about your cover.

[Hotcod]

lots of SoEs mmos are on for a slightly cut price... i could be tempted to buy a few for the 30 days free play if they didn't suck and i didn't have better things to be doing

[LarsenNET]

1/23/09 -Mount and Blade (http://store.steampowered.com/app/22100/) - is $7.50 which is 75% off.

Anyone play this? Any good, worth $7.50?

[Telefrog]

1/23/09 -Mount and Blade (http://store.steampowered.com/app/22100/) - is $7.50 which is 75% off.

Anyone play this? Any good, worth $7.50?

It's absolutely worth $7.50 as long as you realize that you are getting one of the best medieval combat sims on the market. The rest of the game such as the faction warfare, prisoner management, etc isn't so great. Just play it as if the strategic map is just a menu to choose skirmish missions and you'll love it.

Edit: Holy shit! Depths of Peril is also on sale for $10 (http://www.gamedujour.com/4745-depths-of-peril?utm_source=gdj&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=4745-depths-of-peril). Felicia Day plays it. You don't want to make Felicia Day sad, do you?

[LarsenNET]

All Rockstar games are 30% off (http://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Rockstar%20Games/)

I bought the Rockstar pack when it was a weekend deal some time ago. I'm now only missing Bully & GTAIV. I would need them to be about $10 each to consider them.

[Purple Santa]

I would be tempted to buy GTA:SA. Maybe with a mouse I could get past the flying school lessons and actually finish the game.

[Spectre-7]

I would be tempted to buy GTA:SA. Maybe with a mouse I could get past the flying school lessons and actually finish the game.

I passed the flying school lessons on the PC version, but I seem to recall the flying controls feeling rather broken on mouse or gamepad. That was more than a year ago, and my memory is notoriously flaky, so take that for whatever it's worth.

[crazyD]

I always liked the mouse controls for SA. So much so, that I stopped all progress, and just fucked around on the airplanes. Never did beat the game.

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

I always liked the mouse controls for SA. So much so, that I stopped all progress, and just fucked around on the airplanes. Never did beat the game.

Fucking around in a Sandbox game? Nawww....


As long as you had fun, that is all that matters.

(Coming from someone who can count the amount of games he has fully beaten on one hand) :p

[Spectre-7]

I'm sorely tempted to pick up GTA IV at that price, but I hate wondering whether a game's going to run alright before buying it. God damn it...

[Stmfuller]

Just watched the max payne movie. I'm kind of dying to play the games again.

but I think $10 is too expensive for a game that old.

edit: $10 for both games isn't bad...hmmm

[LarsenNET]

2/6/2009 -Ghost Recon Complete (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/864/) is $19.99 which is 50% off.

Looks like a good deal but I doubt I would ever play them.

[Spigot]

I need to resist getting any steam games this weekend. It seems like I end up grabbing at least one game per weekend for a pittance. Granted, most of them are casual games, but still...

[biosc1]

2/6/2009 -Ghost Recon Completechrome://easygestures/skin/xLink.png (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/864/)

is $19.99 which is 50% off.

Looks like a good deal but I doubt I would ever play them.

Hmmm...

I've never played Island Thunder or Desert Siege...and I've heard good things about them. Also only played the GRAW games on the 360 and I hear the PC versions are more tactical, so I may give it a go. I'm a sucker for tactical shooters.

Hmm...looks like Island Thunder and Desert Siege are on Gametap, so I may pass.

[Telefrog]

Left 4 Dead 50% off (http://store.steampowered.com/app/500/)!! $24.99!

No excuses now. Get it.

[crazyD]

That is bad ass. I have alerted my friends. The more, the merrier!

[Troggles]

I finally have L4D! Woot!

[KJAX]

Groovy. I'm downloading L4D now.

[boratika]

That is awesome. Partly because it's L4D and partly because I already have so I don't get suckered into another weekend deal. My backlog is ridiculous.

But, yes, no excuse.

[LordDon]

So I've held off buying it because it felt as big a game as TF2, which while good, I didn't feel was worth the price of a full game. The price is right at $25.

[Karmakin]

I am on that so fast it's not even funny

Now I'll be able to accept those invites from Food Nipple :)

Edit:Ummm...I don't mean to you know...impose.

But this is the type of deal shit that should be front paged IMO.

[LarsenNET]

Greatest Indie Pack (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1409/) is $9.99 which is 75% off.

Not much to see here, already have what I'd care about....

[biosc1]

http://cdn.steampowered.com/v/gfx/subs/1409/header.jpg?t=1235157191
Items included:

http://cdn.steampowered.com/v/gfx/apps/6100/capsule_sm_120.jpg?t=1235156526
Eets Released Dec 20, 2006 $9.99


http://cdn.steampowered.com/v/gfx/apps/21300/capsule_sm_120.jpg?t=1228343522
Gravitron 2 Released Sep 30, 2008 $4.99

http://cdn.steampowered.com/v/gfx/apps/23200/capsule_sm_120.jpg?t=1233942787
I-Fluid Released Dec 2, 2008 $9.99

http://cdn.steampowered.com/v/gfx/apps/1530/capsule_sm_120.jpg?t=1235156528
Multiwinia Released Sep 19, 2008 $9.99
(http://store.steampowered.com/app/16600/)
http://cdn.steampowered.com/v/gfx/apps/16600/capsule_sm_120.jpg?t=1235156531
Trials 2 Second Edition Released May 28, 2008 $9.99
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$44.95
-$34.96

$9.99


It's a good deal if you don't own any of the games, if only for Trials 2 and Eets.

[Spigot]

It's a great deal but I already own 3 of those... Sigh. Well, no weekend deals for me... and that's a good thing.

[Ghostbear]

I picked it up, great deal!

[Purple Santa]

I remember Mags mentioning this game. It's one that I know he was hooked on for a bit. They do look interesting. I just can't buy all this content that's available...

[MagGnome]

I already own everything in that pack except for Gravitron.

Eets is fantastic (I beat it 100%), and I-Fluid is definitely fun to fool around with. I haven't played Trials 2 or Multiwinia yet, but Darwinia is amazing.

[Spigot]

Don't forget that Trials 2 was the subject of one of the world famous Turning The Spigot columns a few weeks back!

[MagGnome]

Don't forget that Trials 2 was the subject of one of the world famous Turning The Spigot columns a few weeks back!

That's right! I really need to install that one sometime and give it a whirl.

[Camel]

I bought Trials 2 at the recommendation of Spigot, and I have Eets on the 360 (although I never beat it).

Anyone care to comment on the other games? I-Fluid always seemed kind of neat, but I've never heard about the other two. Seems like a helluva deal, even though I already own two of the games.

[MagGnome]

I bought Trials 2 at the recommendation of Spigot, and I have Eets on the 360 (although I never beat it).

Anyone care to comment on the other games? I-Fluid always seemed kind of neat, but I've never heard about the other two. Seems like a helluva deal, even though I already own two of the games.

I-Fluid is neat, if a little odd. I played through the first four levels and had a good time. I need to get back to it at some point. You control a droplet of water and navigate through highly realistic environments. You have to watch out for things that will make you dry up or evaporate (such as paper or a hot stove), and in later levels there are also insects that will try to drink you up. It's played from the perspective of games like Chibi Robo and Toy Commander, wherein everything seems really big.

I haven't played Multiwinia, but I have played quite a bit of Darwinia, which is the single player game that came out before Multiwinia, which is multiplayer-only. Darwinia is a great RTS with a very cool, unique visual style. The gameplay is very different from your average RTS. You don't have direct control over most of the units, and your objectives vary widely depending on the level you are playing. In one level you will be generating power to launch a rocket ship, while in another you will be getting a train system back online, etc. The game has a very simple, yet cool visual style - it actually looks quite a bit like Rez, now that I think about it.

[Purple Santa]

I think Mr. Gnome might of sold me on this for I-fluid alone.

[Spigot]

I think Mr. Gnome might of sold me on this for I-fluid alone.Take a deep breath, Spig. Take a deeeeep breath...

Might HAVE... not might OF...

[Jackel]

I just picked this one up. The deal is too good to pass off.

[MagGnome]

I think Mr. Gnome might of sold me on this for I-fluid alone.

It's a neat little game. I know quite a few people here weren't all that impressed, but I thought it was an interesting game, and very different from most. Let me know what you think of it if you do pick it up. :)

$10 for this package is a great deal - I-Fluid alone goes for that normally.


Take a deep breath, Spig. Take a deeeeep breath...

Might HAVE... not might OF...

Thank you Spigot.


I just picked this one up. The deal is too good to pass off.

Be sure to post your impressions!

[Jackel]

Be sure to post your impressions!

It might be a while before I get around to installing them. I'm limited in my bandwidth up here sadly.

[Wasson_]

Picked er up as well, I remember trying the Trail 2 demo some time ago, enjoying, and I could tell right away that I would enjoy Gravitron

Multiwinia and I-Fluid should be good too, as I have tried the Darwinia demo before and found it to be solid.

Eets is...not my bag however.

[MagGnome]

It might be a while before I get around to installing them. I'm limited in my bandwidth up here sadly.

Ah, that's too bad. I have quite a few games on Steam that I am saving for a rainy day, so I understand.


Picked er up as well, I remember trying the Trail 2 demo some time ago, enjoying, and I could tell right away that I would enjoy Gravitron

Multiwinia and I-Fluid should be good too, as I have tried the Darwinia demo before and found it to be solid.

Eets is...not my bag however.

Eets is actually quite a bit of fun IMHO, but I can see how it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea.

We should try to get a Multiwinia match going sometime. I've had the game for months (came with Darwinia) but I haven't been able to play it.

[Jackel]

Ah, that's too bad. I have quite a few games on Steam that I am saving for a rainy day, so I understand.




Eets is actually quite a bit of fun IMHO, but I can see how it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea.

We should try to get a Multiwinia match going sometime. I've had the game for months (came with Darwinia) but I haven't been able to play it.

If you want to get a game of Multiwinia going let me know, its only 64mb so I shouldn't have a problem grabbing it...and I really enjoyed Darwinia + the Multiwinia demo.

[Arphahat]

Hey, if I pick this up and already have a couple of the games, is there a way to gift the extra copies? I just assumed I would be able to, but the wording in the checkout is making me suspect.

[BLeeP]

Hey, if I pick this up and already have a couple of the games, is there a way to gift the extra copies? I just assumed I would be able to, but the wording in the checkout is making me suspect.

From what I can gather from the cheapass boards, No, you most definitely can not gift games from a set. There are a couple of exceptions (Orange Box, L4D4Pack), but, for buying this pack that you already have games out of, you will just miss out on the extras you purchased and will essentially be paying for just a couple of the games (thus, getting a bad deal).

[MagGnome]

If you want to get a game of Multiwinia going let me know, its only 64mb so I shouldn't have a problem grabbing it...and I really enjoyed Darwinia + the Multiwinia demo.

Alright, hopefully we can get something going soon. I'll put up a thread when I'm ready to play.


Hey, if I pick this up and already have a couple of the games, is there a way to gift the extra copies? I just assumed I would be able to, but the wording in the checkout is making me suspect.

The only games that you can gift extra copies of are Valve titles, such as Half-Life 2 and the episodes. I don't think any other publishers let you gift their extra titles.

The package is still a good deal even if you are only getting it for two or three of the games, since most of them sell for $10 by themselves. I'm passing on it because I own all but one of the games in the pack, which defeats the purpose.

[Arphahat]

Yeah, that is the impression I got from reading the stuff at steampowered.com. It seems somewhat shady. Are they legally entitled to do that, I wonder?

I might buy it anyway. Perhaps I'll also play one of my favorite meta-games: annoy Steam support.

[MagGnome]

Yeah, that is the impression I got from reading the stuff at steampowered.com. It seems somewhat shady. Are they legally entitled to do that, I wonder?

I might buy it anyway. Perhaps I'll also play one of my favorite meta-games: annoy Steam support.

It does seem a little shady, but at the same time I can see why a lot of publishers don't allow it.

Still, I wish you could gift extra copies of games that you get in bundles.

[Spigot]

It's not technically a weekend deal, but Dangerous High School Girls In Trouble! (http://store.steampowered.com/app/27400/) is on sale on Steam for $8.99. A great deal for a great game.

[MagGnome]

It's not technically a weekend deal, but Dangerous High School Girls In Trouble! (http://store.steampowered.com/app/27400/) is on sale on Steam for $8.99. A great deal for a great game.

Yikes! Why did they put that on there?

*grabs wallet*

:o

[Arphahat]

Team Fortress 2 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/440/) is half-off until Friday -- $10 (regular $20)

Though, it is still a much better deal to just get the Orange Box at $30.

[Fenced]

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (http://store.steampowered.com/app/6510/) is 75% off this weekend for $4.99. It looks like this is the old version, not the Colonies edition.

Colonies mostly just added multiplayer modes, so I think I might pick this up anyway.

[Spigot]

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (http://store.steampowered.com/app/6510/) is 75% off this weekend for $4.99. It looks like this is the old version, not the Colonies edition.

Colonies mostly just added multiplayer modes, so I think I might pick this up anyway.$5 for Lost Planet, eh? I used to have a copy of that game back before they dropped the price, but on the 360. Hmm...

[total]

Fucking Steam. I bought Lost Planet. I don't even really like the game but fucking $5 is too good.

[MagGnome]

Fucking Steam. I bought Lost Planet. I don't even really like the game but fucking $5 is too good.

This is one Weekend Deal that I will be passing on.

I've never had any desire to play the game.

I hope you enjoy it though. :p

[biosc1]

Never like the game either. Played it on the 360 through a rental and just never "got it".

[Spigot]

I had it for the 360 and I'm in the same boat. I didn't hate it or anything but I never really understood why so many people seemed to love it.

[MagGnome]

I had it for the 360 and I'm in the same boat. I didn't hate it or anything but I never really understood why so many people seemed to love it.

I never played it, but I heard enough about it to realize I wasn't interested.

Still, I'm always glad to see a Weekend Deal on a game I'm not interested in - thanks Steam! :D

[Purple Santa]

Never like the game either. Played it on the 360 through a rental and just never "got it".

Same here. I rented it because all the hype around it. I didn't play much of it. Just wasn't something I really liked.

[Hotcod]

not sure if it's the weekend deal or not but UT3 is free to play this weekend with 40% off... promoting the big reboot there trying to start up. I have no interest in it what so ever but even i'm tempted to play it this weekend

[Jackel]

not sure if it's the weekend deal or not but UT3 is free to play this weekend with 40% off... promoting the big reboot there trying to start up. I have no interest in it what so ever but even i'm tempted to play it this weekend

Try it...and if you like it I urge you to buy it.

I'm probably going to pick it up, simply to support the Free DLC model.

Too many companies lately have been pushing this pay-for crap....and I like where Valve (w/ TF2 & L4d) and Epic (UT3) is going with this.

Just my 2 cents though.

[Johan]

I've never had any desire to play the game.

You mean you have a problem with getting constantly knocked on your ass in a video game, and struggling to get back up? :confused:

Skip it. Looks pretty, but it can be a real cheating pain in the ass.

[MagGnome]

You mean you have a problem with getting constantly knocked on your ass in a video game, and struggling to get back up? :confused:

Skip it. Looks pretty, but it can be a real cheating pain in the ass.

I actually downloaded the video review off of Gametrailers the other day, and one of their big complaints was constantly getting knocked down. I can't recall which game it was, but a few years ago I played something that had a similar problem, and I remember wanting to hurl the disc across the room in frustration.

Knowing that Lost Planet has a similar problem makes me glad that I've avoided it.

[LarsenNET]

3/06/09 - World of Goo (http://store.steampowered.com/app/22000/) is $4.99 which is 75% off.

This looks like a no brainer.

[total]

3/06/09 - World of Goo (http://store.steampowered.com/app/22000/) is $4.99 which is 75% off.

This looks like a no brainer.

Relief! One I already bought!

[Haemorrhage]

Damn you Steam...adding to cart.

[Cyndair]

3/06/09 - World of Goo (http://store.steampowered.com/app/22000/) is $4.99 which is 75% off.

This looks like a no brainer.

Curses! I've wanted World of Goo for a long time. It isn't a matter of parting with the money at this point... it's a matter of finding the time to actually play all these things that I've been buying!

[crazyD]

I've been meaning to get this. Hopefully I'll remember to buy it when I get home. Someone post in this thread after 5:00 PST, so I'll get a notification in my UserCP!

[Spigot]

It's easily worth the $5. I think I got it for $9 during the Christmas sale.

Hmm... I see that The Maw is going to be out next week too. Neato!

[Ghostbear]

nice, world of goo is now mine!

[Arphahat]

Awesome! I was holding off during the uber holiday sale because I knew that they were going to offer it crazy cheap. WoG, you are MINE!

[LordDon]

Oh god, instant purchase. Holy deal.

[Xydarc]

Purchase get!

[Esquilax1138]

Bought World of Goo, UT3, and Big Score pinball all for $22, pretty good deal and I know i'll play that pinball game for years, they are perfect to fire up and kill 10-20 mins.

Played some UT3, seems a nice looking old school arena shooter but I guess that was it's problem after everyone burned out on Quake 3 Arena, but I'll get $12 of fun out of it I'm sure.

[Camel]

Awesome. I have wanted to play World of Goo for a while now, but wanted to wait for a sale. I figured I would have just gave in before the sale actually happened!

[boratika]

Bank balance: $14
World of Goo: $8

I think I know what the right thing to do is ;)

[Spigot]

Bank balance: $14
World of Goo: $8

I think I know what the right thing to do is ;)Your bank account is in the positive? Wow. I am in awe :)

[MagGnome]

Wow, that's an amazing deal. Sold, easily.

I feel a little bad paying only $5 for it though. :o

[boratika]

Your bank account is in the positive? Wow. I am in awe :)

Well, only because I don't have an overdraft facility. I've had to borrow money from my parents to pay the last two fortnights rent. So, in debt, just not to the bank.

Plus that $6 has to last me through to thursday. I can't believe how much I feel like a student right now. I just checked what I have in the fridge and it amounts to 11 litres of flavoured milk and 3/4 a carton of beer. Oh and regular milk.

But at least I have World of Goo, so all is right with the world.

[MagGnome]

What else could you possibly need?

[boratika]

What else could you possibly need?

Not much. Not Much.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2440356049_978376a66c.jpg?v=0

[MagGnome]

Aww, now that is sad. :(

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

Not much. Not Much.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2440356049_978376a66c.jpg?v=0


Why is a blond boy selling Japanese Noodles?

[total]

Not much. Not Much.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2440356049_978376a66c.jpg?v=0

I have Heineken, lactose free milk, coffee, pancake mix and various condiments. Oh and like 4 bags of shrimp in the freezer. I think I might have to go get some spaghetti noodles or something.

[MagGnome]

I have Lion Stout, Tiger, almond milk, black current juice, hummus, olives, pickles, and various condiments in my fridge.

In the freezer I have frozen berries, tons of frozen bananas, edamame, and mocha soy ice cream.

[Bad Buddha]

Hmm... I see that The Maw is going to be out next week too. Neato!
Has anybody bought this yet? I watched the gameplay trailer and it looks like a hoot!

[MagGnome]

Has anybody bought this yet? I watched the gameplay trailer and it looks like a hoot!

I played the demo on the 360, and it was pretty fun. The game is supposedly very short though.

[Spigot]

I love The Maw on the 360. It's not the longest game ever but it's ever so satisfying and the price is right.

[LarsenNET]

3/12/09 - Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/1200/) is $4.99 which is 66% off.

A day early this week. Also lame, it's the 3rd time it's been a weekend deal.

[total]

3/12/09 - Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/1200/) is $4.99 which is 66% off.

A day early this week. Also lame, it's the 3rd time it's been a weekend deal.

Anyone get this? Is it worth $5. I really enjoyed the original RO.

[biosc1]

You know, I bought this game ages ago and only ever played one round. It wasn't that I didn't like it, it was more that I was sort of overwhelmed with the idea of it...so I crawled back to Day of Defeat.

If I wasn't going away this weekend, I would totally be trying it out again with the free weekend folk so that I wouldn't stand out as a new comer so easily.

[Arphahat]

I think Libuke is the one who I saw playing this one all the time a while back. Perhaps he will grace us with his opinion on the game?

[LarsenNET]

Oddworld (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/949/) is $3.75 which is 75% off.

Great deal, I already own them.

[total]

Oddworld (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/949/) is $3.75 which is 75% off.

Great deal, I already own them.

Awesome...I played these long ago and would rather not go back. Stranger's Wrath was fucking awesome.

[Clark]

Wow. Purchased. Even if I never DL it, it feels great to own those games again. And $3.75?!?!?! I've paid that much for a coffee.

[Spigot]

This is somewhat related: Good Old Games has their Interplay catalogue for 25% off (http://www.gog.com/en/page/action_promo/) this weekend. Not a bad haul there. I wonder if Messiah would actually play better now than way back when...

[LarsenNET]

This is somewhat related: Good Old Games has their Interplay catalogue for 25% off (http://www.gog.com/en/page/action_promo/) this weekend. Not a bad haul there. I wonder if Messiah would actually play better now than way back when...

Yeah, I bought all of them this morning. :o

[Hotcod]

there's also a indie games sale with 10-33% off with the likes of all Meridian 4 games 20% off.... if i'd have known this was coming i may not have picked up duke3d from gog

[LarsenNET]

there's also a indie games sale with 10-33% off with the likes of all Meridian 4 games 20% off.... if i'd have known this was coming i may not have picked up duke3d from gog

So which indie games are the jems that should not be missed?

[Hotcod]

for me of the games i've brought and played world of goo (but if you didn't already pick that up when it was cheap your crazy), aquaria and audio surf are ones i think every one should own. There's also a number of titles that i'd like to buy at some point and a few that look interesting. Just look at the game list with advanced search and set genre to indie and you'll get a list of everything that's on sale

[Psykoboy2]

Stranger's Wrath was fucking awesome.

This. A thousand times this.

That was really a great, great game.

[MagGnome]

There are a lot of great indy games on Steam. I already a lot of the best ones, but I'll definitely pick up a few more during this sale. Dangerous High School Girls and Defcon are both getting purchased this weekend, and probably one or two others.

[boratika]

RE: Indie games, top picks thereof

Aquaria should be bought by all. I would praise it here, but since no part of the game doesn't deserve to be gushed on, so I'll just say watch the trailer or try the demo (http://www.bit-blot.com/aquaria/demo.html) (or just just buy it without doing either.)

Defence Grid is one of the best purchases game-wise I've made in a long time (Demo (http://store.steampowered.com/app/18510/))

[MagGnome]

Defense Grid is great! I was enamored with it for a while, but I sort of stopped playing for no real reason. Part of that gaming ADD that I talked about on the IM podcast.

[Shandor]

Defence Grid is one of the best purchases game-wise I've made in a long time (Demo (http://store.steampowered.com/app/18510/))

I loved Defense Grid. I'm a bit addicted to tower defense games, so it was an easy purchase. :)

[Libuke]

I think Libuke is the one who I saw playing this one all the time a while back. Perhaps he will grace us with his opinion on the game?

Ahh sorry missed this.


Although it is to late I have enjoyed the game a lot, has been a little while since I played it though. It is not an easy game is the best way I can think of calling it. The hud is minimal basically a radar and how many reloads you have left (not how many rounds in the chamber though) with no crosshairs. The artillery and grenades are often exploding everywhere makes standing anywhere not in a hole dangerous. Then whenever you try and move someone is going to try and shoot you and you will have no clue where it will come from. It is a punishing game.

It gets intense and if that is the sort of thing you like I would have suggested you pick up the game especially for only $5. Anyway if it comes up again as the deal I'd recommend it.

[LarsenNET]

The Ubisoft Deal concludes with: Ubisoft Classic Pack (Far Cry, Might & Magic: Dark Messiah, IL2:1946, Beyond Good & Evil (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1511/) is $9.99

[Alkanos]

Oh jeez I'm so tempted to grab that. Mostly for Dark Messiah and BG&E, though I never played Far Cry so I may enjoy it. Anyone know how well the Steam version of BG&E runs?

[Hotcod]

Unless they've fixed it i've not been able to play it at all... i know some people can get it running but ya it's a huge horid mess for me

[Lint of Death]

I got BG&E as a 'free' game to come along with a Spanish gaming mag so I don't actually have the Steam version. In any case it's notoriously incompatible for basically anyone, but most or all of its problems can be fixed/worked around if you search online and it is worth one's time to try.

Still... that pack is crazy tempting!

[Hotcod]

i knew it was a mess and got it dirt cheap in the chirstmas sale... given that i'm on a laptop and such i was expecting to be worse than normal but even with all the fixes i could find it was still a mess

[Hotcod]

there's also £10 off total war for the next week! i'm very very tempted by that

[Stoke]

I anyone else having issues connecting to steam? I can't connect through the client or to steampowered.com. It's not doing a lot for my distaste of digital distribution. :p

[LarsenNET]

Yeah, i'ts down for me also. Luckily I'm playing Killzone 2 ;)

[LarsenNET]

It's back up, that didn't take long.

[Wombat]

For anyone wondering, I just got it and I'm trying BG&E now. I first tried it at 1920x1200 (My monitors native res) and was getting some flickering and graphical distortions, and it was letterboxed for some reason. I now have it at 1600x1200 and it seems to be working fine, though it has a black border all round it. My system is a 2.66 GHz core 2 duo, 8800GT video card and 2 gig memory with Vista Home Premium.

[Hotcod]

i picked dawinia and uplink for £5 on the indie sale thing... i just wanted something cheap and £2.50 a game isn't bad given i've always wanted to play dawinia and have heard many a good thing about uplink

[roboninja]

Steam is killing me. Farcry 2 for $14.99 was too good to pass up, and now the Ubisoft pack is mine. Not sure if I will ever get to play them, of course. My friend's referred to me buying these unplayed games boredom insurance last night. :)

[Hotcod]

haha that is an awesome way to explain away all the unplayed games on my steam list. To be fair there's not that many... there's lots of unfinished games on my steam list but not so many fully unplayed. But calling it boredom insurance is the right way to think of it... thanks to steam i almost always have something to play :D

[TrackZero]

For anyone wondering, I just got it and I'm trying BG&E now. I first tried it at 1920x1200 (My monitors native res) and was getting some flickering and graphical distortions, and it was letterboxed for some reason. I now have it at 1600x1200 and it seems to be working fine, though it has a black border all round it. My system is a 2.66 GHz core 2 duo, 8800GT video card and 2 gig memory with Vista Home Premium.

I'm trying to recall if it even had the black border on Xbox, it may have been at that time before "widescreen" support was standard. Regardless, the game itself is so good, you won't be worrying about the screen rez once you're into it. Enjoy Wombat!

[LarsenNET]

Tomb Raider: Anniversary (http://store.steampowered.com/app/8000/) is $5.00 which is 75% off.

[biosc1]

Tomb Raider: Anniversary (http://store.steampowered.com/app/8000/)
is $5.00 which is 75% off.

Yah, I'll grab it. I missed out on it on the 360, so may as well grab it for $5. Can't go wrong :)

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

Great buy.

Game is a solid platformer if you've never played a TR and a great nostalgia trip if you have, seeing some of the very first areas recreated (I particularly liked St Francis' Folly in this one).

[Esquilax1138]

Tomb Raider: Anniversary (http://store.steampowered.com/app/8000/) is $5.00 which is 75% off.

Steam got me to bite again, as always. These weekend deals are kicking my ass!

I'm no longer sure if I'm buying the games to play or just to collect, but at these prices I just can't resist.

[MagGnome]

Damnit Steam!

Sold. :o

[jpublic]

At $5, why the hell not? I haven't played a TR since the original, but sure.

Now, the real question is, why does TR make me think of the Slinky song?

[LordDon]

So Steam'd.

[x Returner x]

Damn I was totaly in the drak I missed Left4Dead at 25 bucks:(

[jpublic]

At $5, why the hell not? I haven't played a TR since the original, but sure.

Now, the real question is, why does TR make me think of the Slinky song?

I laughed when I realized that TR:A is nothing more than TR1 remade. Skip the series for like 10 years, to go back and play a remake of the last one I played. :D

[Hotcod]

i can't really remember the first game, at all, so this was a nice buy for me... my tomb raider memoires are more from 2... i've not really enjoyed the newer ones but having the old game playing more like the new ones seems like fun so far

[MagGnome]

I've got it almost completely installed - looking forward to trying it out later this week.

[LarsenNET]

Peggle + Peggle Nights (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1481/) is $9.98 which is 50% off.

Lame, had these ages ago.

[Spigot]

Good Old Games has some great deals this weekend. I mean, you can get Freespace & Freespace 2 for $9 for the two of them!

[total]

Peggle + Peggle Nights (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1481/) is $9.98 which is 50% off.

Lame, had these ages ago.

I don't have them. Well, I do now.

[Jackel]

I've had both of these for a while, but they're both great games so if you don't have them...pick them up!

[Lon Lon Rabbit]

Damn, I have peggle but not nights.

I would have bought it if it was 50% off by itself but I'm not buying it for a 1c discount...

[Johan]

I have Peggle on XBLA, but I may just go ahead and get it on Steam. I'm getting sucked into the Steam vortex of doom quite rapidly. I've gone from having like five games to having twenty. I know that pales in comparison to many of you all, but it's only been a few months for me of picking up some amazing deals.

[Spigot]

I have Peggle on XBLA, but I may just go ahead and get it on Steam. I'm getting sucked into the Steam vortex of doom quite rapidly. I've gone from having like five games to having twenty. I know that pales in comparison to many of you all, but it's only been a few months for me of picking up some amazing deals.I feel your pain, Johan. I had basically let my Steam account gather dust for years until just before last Christmas, when I got the Strong Bad episodes and then that rolled into the holiday sale which was pure evil (it didn't help that I was stranded at my in-laws for a week with only my laptop and Steam to keep me company). I've finally been able to say to myself that, no, I don't need to get that game, even though it's only $10...

It's hard to resist though.

[MagGnome]

It is hard to resist - my 80 Steam games will attest to that, and my account is less than a year old. I'm weak. :o

That said I will be passing on this deal, as I already have Peggle. I'm going to pick up Nights at some point, but there's no reason for me to buy the original again.

[Arphahat]

I'm actually to the point where I turn up my nose at an ONLY 50% off special. $10? Really, Steam, I think we both know that you can do better. :)

[Spigot]

I'm actually to the point where I turn up my nose at an ONLY 50% off special. $10? Really, Steam, I think we both know that you can do better. :)And meanwhile the price of games at the brick and mortar stores keeps climbing (to the point where they seriously expect me to pay $70 for X-Blades).