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It has begun (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=It%20has%20begun).
Or as I like to think of this time of year, 'Tis the season when Steam tempts Lemur into spending way too much money on games he does not need.
"What's that? A Klingon-themed platformer with transsexual squids? And it's only $2? How can I not buy it?"
http://youtu.be/BNsrK6P9QvI
Gregoshi
07-11-2013, 19:45
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Yeah, it is on...
Yep. Good. Keep me the hell away from these sales. I'm amazed by how quickly rational thought leaves my brain, and I start gibbering about how I can't afford NOT to buy it at that price!
http://puu.sh/3AnlH.png
Anyone played "Don't Starve"? That appeals to me most out of what I currently see on sale.
Also, if I see Prison Architect go on sale I may have to buy that....
Vote for Dishonored for the next sale. I need to pick that up and $10 is an appealing price.
Veho Nex
07-11-2013, 21:37
Anyone played "Don't Starve"? That appeals to me most out of what I currently see on sale.
Also, if I see Prison Architect go on sale I may have to buy that....
Dont starve is a fantastic little game thats worth its full price. On sale it is more than worth it and you would be a fiend not to purchase it.
It seems like they don't want me to buy stuff; I always get this message:
There seems to have been an error initializing or updating your transaction. Please wait a minute and try again or contact support for assistance.
Contacting support turns out to be a very frustrating experience, with the pages loading sloooooo...w.
Meh. For the first time, I'm an unsatisfied Steam customer.
It's because the sheer volume of Steam users have gone rabid and are purchasing everything.
By the way, System Shock 2 for $5. I've heard it's great, I'mma get it.
Also I highly recommend Dragon Age: Origins, which is on flash sale for the next 3 hours.
johnhughthom
07-11-2013, 23:02
By the way, System Shock 2 for $5. I've heard it's great, I'mma get it.
Woot, knew there was a reason I held off getting that on GOG!
And yes, it's great.
rickinator9
07-11-2013, 23:58
I'm getting these 'Summer Getaway' trading cards when I purchase something. Is there any use for them besides selling them for a good price(Sold one for €1,-).
I'm getting these 'Summer Getaway' trading cards when I purchase something. Is there any use for them besides selling them for a good price(Sold one for €1,-).
It's the new Steam trading card thing.
Basically, you can either sell them, or if you collect an entire set it will turn into a "badge" for your profile. Like an achievement, sorta.
rickinator9
07-12-2013, 00:39
It's the new Steam trading card thing.
Basically, you can either sell them, or if you collect an entire set it will turn into a "badge" for your profile. Like an achievement, sorta.
They are going straight into my steam wallet then.
Praise the lord: http://www.gaben.tv/
Hooahguy
07-12-2013, 02:31
It's the new Steam trading card thing.
Basically, you can either sell them, or if you collect an entire set it will turn into a "badge" for your profile. Like an achievement, sorta.
Speaking of which, I have 2 troll cards and a Mehrunes Dagon card. Anybody have double of any Skyrim card they want to trade?
ICantSpellDawg
07-12-2013, 11:32
I only buy games under 5 bucks. I've made too many bad decisions with $10 and up games. Battlefield will likely be an exception. Maybe Rome II total war, but I've largely abandoned that franchise because the last 3 games were mod restrictive
I am a weak, weak man. Just picked up Dishonored because ... well ... the sale mania got to me.
Yeah, I know, it isn't even on a particular discount right now. Sigh.
[Repeatedly slapping self on forehead]
Yeah, I know, it isn't even on a particular discount right now. Sigh.
That was silly. I know some one who got Chivalry yesterday at -50% and it is now 75%
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUo1PgKksgw
johnhughthom
07-13-2013, 00:31
I am a weak, weak man. Just picked up Dishonored because ... well ... the sale mania got to me.
Yeah, I know, it isn't even on a particular discount right now. Sigh.
[Repeatedly slapping self on forehead]
I voted for that on the 75% off vote, don't know why people voted for GTA IV, how many times has that been heavily reduced previously FFS? ~:pissed:
xploring
07-13-2013, 01:31
Amazon has decided to price match Steams Summer sale and also give an extra one time 15% off with coupon Gooncave
http://www.amazon.com/Game-Downloads/b/ref=sv_vg_8?ie=UTF8&node=979455011
Source: http://slickdeals.net/f/6145736-Amazon-PC-Digital-Download-Sale-Tomb-Raider-14-87-C-C-Collection-8-50-Hotline-Miami-2-and-more?
it's a single-use coupon, and you need a fake US address if not in US
Hooahguy
07-13-2013, 01:38
Sleeping Dogs won the community choice, is it worth it?
johnhughthom
07-13-2013, 01:45
Something of a GTA clone, with more indepth melee combat, you don't get a gun until about 6 hours in. I didn't get around to completing it, but I did really enjoy what I played. Wasn't for off finishing it, it did get rather repetitive though.
Certainly worth £5, or whatever that is in dollars.
Hooahguy
07-13-2013, 02:11
Decided to try the demo before I purchased it, which was a good call because I didnt really enjoy it.
Vote for Reus, it is definitely a nice little game and the developers are supporting it!
rickinator9
07-13-2013, 04:54
Vote for Reus, it is definitely a nice little game and the developers are supporting it!
Dutch developer = best developer
Sleeping Dogs won the community choice, is it worth it?
100% worth it. Hands-down one of the best games I've played recently. Better combat system than any dedicated fighter I've played recently. Excellent driving system, the cars are a treat to drive. The motorbikes aren't temperamental and take plenty to knock you off. At 75% off it really is a steal. BUY IT. Best bargain I've seen so far.
100% worth it. Hands-down one of the best games I've played recently. Better combat system than any dedicated fighter I've played recently. Excellent driving system, the cars are a treat to drive. The motorbikes aren't temperamental and take plenty to knock you off. At 75% off it really is a steal. BUY IT. Best bargain I've seen so far.
I fully agree. Sleeping Dogs is an awesome game.
spankythehippo
07-13-2013, 11:50
Speaking of which, I have 2 troll cards and a Mehrunes Dagon card. Anybody have double of any Skyrim card they want to trade?
I have 2 Daedric Warrior cards. I guess I'll trade, even though I don't really see the point of it.
Hooahguy
07-13-2013, 14:54
100% worth it. Hands-down one of the best games I've played recently. Better combat system than any dedicated fighter I've played recently. Excellent driving system, the cars are a treat to drive. The motorbikes aren't temperamental and take plenty to knock you off. At 75% off it really is a steal. BUY IT. Best bargain I've seen so far.
Ah, missed it, maybe next time, though I didnt really like the combat system, it was too much button mashing for my taste.
I have 2 Daedric Warrior cards. I guess I'll trade, even though I don't really see the point of it.
Me neither but why not? Friend me on Steam, same username as on here.
Note to self: You have now purchased three games, two on sale, one not. No more. Stop. STAHP. Until you have played all three, you are not allowed to buy anything else.
https://i.imgur.com/lmyuvdp.jpg
The previous mega sale from steam as awful. Almost no good games getting deep discounts.. this one has so far been great. Just about everything I've wanted to see get a sale has gotten one. ~D
Hooahguy
07-13-2013, 20:46
Note to self: You have now purchased three games, two on sale, one not. No more. Stop. STAHP. Until you have played all three, you are not allowed to buy anything else.
https://i.imgur.com/lmyuvdp.jpg
Ha! I wonder how long thats going to last :sweatdrop:
I just plan to wait until the Dragonborn DLC is on sale, I also want to get the new XCOM game, I heard it was good.
johnhughthom
07-13-2013, 21:07
Someone please tell me I'm not the only person to look at a game, think it's a good deal, only to realise I'd already bought it in a previous sale after wondering why it won't let me select 'Purchase for myself'... Done it twice so far already..
Tomb Raider Collection (9 Games!) is on sale for $18.
That seems like an incredible deal to me. The new Tomb Raider without the collection is $12.
EDIT: Also, I've got an extra Football Manager card (from the Steam Summer Getaway set) if anyone wants to trade for it.
Someone please tell me I'm not the only person to look at a game, think it's a good deal, only to realise I'd already bought it in a previous sale after wondering why it won't let me select 'Purchase for myself'... Done it twice so far already..
Every game I've bought or has gotten gifted to me has gone into a special category i made in my library called "Backlog." I am gonna start working through them before i return to my favorites.
Every game I've bought or has gotten gifted to me has gone into a special category i made in my library called "Backlog." I am gonna start working through them before i return to my favorites.
backloggery.com (http://www.backloggery.com)
You may find it useful.
I saw that "You Need A Budget" is on sale and it looks like a nice software.
But I do think that my budget is better off if I don't buy it.
I saw that "You Need A Budget" is on sale and it looks like a nice software.
But I do think that my budget is better off if I don't buy it.
I thought you were joking until i saw "You Need A Budget" is actual software, and as pricey as a AAA game. :laugh4:
I thought you were joking until i saw "You Need A Budget" is actual software, and as pricey as a AAA game. :laugh4:Actually, I've owned it since January and think it's a great piece of software. :yes:
(not sure why you'd want to buy it on Steam though)
(not sure why you'd want to buy it on Steam though)
It does seem a rather odd fit.
I thought Valve was looking to leverage Steam into a more general software distribution platform.
I got this impression because Valve sent out a press release in 2012 (http://www.bit-tech.net/news/bits/2012/08/09/steam-software/1) where they said so.
rickinator9
07-16-2013, 01:08
It does seem a rather odd fit.
Even more odd is that it was greenlighted...
I thought Valve was looking to leverage Steam into a more general software distribution platform.
I got this impression because Valve sent out a press release in 2012 (http://www.bit-tech.net/news/bits/2012/08/09/steam-software/1) where they said so.
I'm reminded why I don't post often in the backroom. Thank you.
Dishonoured discounted 66%, worth it?
Hooahguy
07-17-2013, 17:31
I find it strange how there were only 2 options for the community choice poll, and Im still waiting for the latest XCOM game to be on sale.
EDIT: I missed the flash sale for it, damn.
komnenos
07-17-2013, 19:35
Why God of war game series don't exist on steam?
rickinator9
07-17-2013, 21:42
Why God of war game series don't exist on steam?
Isn't that exclusive for the Playstation?
Hooahguy
07-17-2013, 22:06
Isn't that exclusive for the Playstation?
Yup, the God of War series are PS exclusive.
a completely inoffensive name
07-18-2013, 07:26
So far I bought L.A. Noire, the DLC for Deus Ex Human Revolution (already had the base game) and Universe Sandbox for $12.
komnenos
07-18-2013, 10:40
Of course not. Also it's for PC. I'm sure.
(but maybe they convert it to PC version but I'm sure PC version for that exists.) 10425
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Sir Moody
07-18-2013, 12:45
not sure where those images came from but the entire God of War series was limited to Sony games consoles (either the PSP or PS2/3)
it never made it to PC
Hooahguy
07-18-2013, 13:40
Are you sure those images arent photoshopped or something? Because Im pretty sure they are fakes.
komnenos
07-18-2013, 18:58
I also have seen some websites that they put download links for PC version of this game. And I saw that in video game stores. So what are those? I don't understand! ~:confused:
Hooahguy
07-18-2013, 19:15
What websites, I might ask? And since you are from the Middle East, and having spent my fair share of time in the Middle East, are you sure that the stores you visited werent just wrapping a CD case in the God of War cover and calling it God of War to sucker you into a purchase? I mean, I found a "PC version" of Halo 3 in the Muslim quarter market in Jerusalem.
komnenos
07-18-2013, 19:24
I don't know, maybe. I will explore more in the stores to be sure. And I should say that I know a popular persian website (that send video games physically and directly to homes) sells the PC version of this game : http://www.p30gamers.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=god%20of%20war&product_id=1373
But thanks for making me aware of that .
a completely inoffensive name
07-19-2013, 00:31
Can someone tell me what I do with these trading cards? I got a card for Neptune since I have been fooling around in Universe Sandbox a lot.
Leet Eriksson
07-19-2013, 00:34
I know a guy from iran, most of the folks there play PC games, cause they don't sell PS3/Xboxs, and i doubt they can hack this onto the PC, alot of the iranian stores also mislabel the covers so you might have a totally different game in your disk.
My recommendation is try and go to Chahbahar, they have a freezone there with shops that sell these, but i don't know how feasible that is for you, since its quite a distance from Tehran. The other best bet is Dubai which is like a 3 hour flight, and its sold in every pop and mom store but not the bigger chains like Virgin or whatever, avoid those.
LeftEyeNine
07-20-2013, 22:48
Brief answers please:
Tomb Raider goes %75 off occasionally. [Y]es or [N]o ?
Brief answers please:
Tomb Raider goes %75 off occasionally. [Y]es or [N]o ?
Yes.
Also, if I see Prison Architect go on sale I may have to buy that....
https://i.imgur.com/UBOtI1d.png
https://i.imgur.com/UBOtI1d.png
Grrr... Ok, I gotta see if I can scrape up some money for that. My budget hasn't been so good this month since I bought that tablet...:sweatdrop:
Brief answers please:
Tomb Raider goes %75 off occasionally. [Y]es or [N]o ?
Definitely yes. While you're at it get the whole collection, it's <$20 for 9 games.
LeftEyeNine
07-21-2013, 09:47
Definitely yes. While you're at it get the whole collection, it's <$20 for 9 games.
Nah. Not that interested in such aged series with mediocre-to-failure titles here and there. I'd rather use my money up on the useless DLCs of the latest one.
Thanks for answers though. Not missing it next time.
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I am not sure what the rave about Prison Architect is. It looks interesting and it is by the team who did Darwinia and Uplink, two games I loved when I was younger, but it is completely outpriced itself. The full game without discount should be £7, on par with Reus or Faster than Light opposed to £14 'on sale'.
I am not sure what the rave about Prison Architect is. It looks interesting and it is by the team who did Darwinia and Uplink, two games I loved when I was younger, but it is completely outpriced itself. The full game without discount should be £7, on par with Reus or Faster than Light opposed to £14 'on sale'.
It's a much more colorful and eye friendly version of Dwarf Fortress with a separate theme. There's a considerable appeal there but I still agree that it's much too expensive for a game that isn't finished yet.
but then again I did pay full price for Crusader Kings II!
*swings imaginary golf club*
but then again I did pay full price for Crusader Kings II!
*swings imaginary golf club*
Well, CK2 is a different kettle of fish. It isn't a low budget indy game, such as this. I understand why there might be some appeal to the game, I don't see why it isn't priced similar to Reus for example, it is that sort of quality (Well, should be, when completed).
Papewaio
07-22-2013, 06:00
Referring to Budget software:
Actually, I've owned it since January and think it's a great piece of software. :yes:
(not sure why you'd want to buy it on Steam though)
Then this:
Grrr... Ok, I gotta see if I can scrape up some money for that. My budget hasn't been so good this month since I bought that tablet...:sweatdrop:
Did you impulse buy the tablet or is the budget software at fault?
CountArach
07-22-2013, 13:25
I am not sure what the rave about Prison Architect is. It looks interesting and it is by the team who did Darwinia and Uplink, two games I loved when I was younger, but it is completely outpriced itself. The full game without discount should be £7, on par with Reus or Faster than Light opposed to £14 'on sale'.
I loved Prison Architect (and paid full price for it), as long as you think of it as a sandbox after you get everything set up and running. Paying in on the ground floor with a constantly-expanding Alpha and a great Dev team that guarantees me the full copy on release is something that I am willing to do.
Ha! I wonder how long thats going to last :sweatdrop:
I managed to stop! Haven't bought a blessed thing for days and days. Despite all of that ... temptation ...
Others have not been so lucky:
https://i.imgur.com/LYRwtip.png
Gregoshi
07-23-2013, 22:44
Last year I managed to avoid buying anything. This year I broke down and bought three games for a grand total of about $10.
Did you impulse buy the tablet or is the budget software at fault?I guess you could call it a psuedo-impulse buy. I was planning on buying it since I first heard of it in May, but I hadn't properly budgeted for it this month.
The "right" thing to do would have been to postpone buying it, but the tablet hasn't been reliably in stock at any of my Walmarts, so I thought I better strike while I could. I ended up scraping my discretionary budget funds of extra cash to pay for it- which is well and fine, but it didn't leave me with a lot of money for things like... Steam sales.
Don't Starve was no problem. Prison Architect leaves me pretty much tapped out for the month. Pity.
komnenos
07-26-2013, 17:57
Is Civ V comparable with the strategy Paradox games or TW games?
Hooahguy
07-26-2013, 23:30
Is Civ V comparable with the strategy Paradox games or TW games?
No, not really. Though it is turn based. Id try the demo first.
For what its worth, I did enjoy the game.
A bit dickish if you ask me, after the summer sales, all the CK2 DLCs are -75% now ^^
I'm glad I waited, being an ant sometimes pays off :P
A bit dickish if you ask me, after the summer sales, all the CK2 DLCs are -75% now ^^
I'm glad I waited, being an ant sometimes pays off :P
This includes Old Gods which is the first time that DLC has gotten the deep discount. I cannot recommend it anymore highly than I already have. Most major mods have been ported to work with the new start date as well.
rickinator9
07-29-2013, 00:46
I picked up the Serious Sam series in the sale. I just played The First Encounter for the first time in 10 years. Damn that game was good!
ICantSpellDawg
08-07-2013, 01:08
Steam sale sucked this year. I didn't buy anything
Steam sale sucked this year. I didn't buy anything
They were not that bad. I just owned most of the stuff I wanted, so no need to buy it, again! There were some really good gems on it, in my opinion. But it depends if you liked those sorts of games or not.
johnhughthom
08-07-2013, 08:09
I didn't buy much myself, just Dishonered, but like Beskie I pretty much have everything I want. Not buying anything else was more down to the lack of games I'm interested in released since the last sale.
The power of Steam compels you! The power of Steam compels you! The power of Steam compels you!
http://youtu.be/bUo1PgKksgw
Hooahguy
06-20-2014, 12:29
This version is quite excellent as well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr2GdRBDOmU
easytarget
06-22-2014, 02:08
I picked up M&B and Warband combo and so far after a few hours of warband I got to say I can see spending some time in this world.
Oh and also picked up Papers, Please for 3 bucks, had to check it out, not much to it, but it was still work seeing what it was about. Waiting for Stanley Parable to get to 2 or 3 bucks and I'll run through that one too. These "message" games are something I want to check out, but since they aren't really games in my opinion I don't feel like I should pay anywhere near full price, which makes for a nice indie dev team / steam sale meeting of the minds with my price point. hahah, win/win
Papers, Please made me tense.
Hooahguy
06-26-2014, 14:00
Im taking your word for it. If it doesnt pan out Im coming for you...
:whip:
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