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    Bioshock $15

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Peter Bazooka, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. Peter Bazooka

    Peter Bazooka Notebook Evangelist

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    Logged on Steam, saw this sale, and thought I would spread the news that Bioshock is on sale for $15 until this Monday. If someone has mentioned it already I'm sorry (move the thread if so), truth is I never make it past the 1st page and didn't see it there.
     
    Peter Bazooka, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. sirmetman

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    whee!!!! Definitely going for that one.
     
    sirmetman, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. XPS1330

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    I can't find it on Steam :S
     
    XPS1330, Jul 25, 2008
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  4. AznImports602

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    Im debating whether to buy it now or later because I have like 3 gigs left in my pc.
     
    AznImports602, Jul 25, 2008
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  5. Peter Bazooka

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    You could always buy it now for $15 and just download and install it later when you clear out some HDD space. Even a year from now I doubt its normal off the shelf price will be lower than $15 and more likely retail for $20.
     
    Peter Bazooka, Jul 25, 2008
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  6. Lithus

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    It's the "Weekend Deal", so it's right on the frontpage. Also, you can always try the search bar.
     
    Lithus, Jul 25, 2008
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  7. mokylim

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    great deal.imma get one for myself!
     
    mokylim, Jul 25, 2008
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  8. chonga

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    great game

    highly recommend this one for anyone who hasn't played it yet..... and even if you have, it's worth a repeat!
     
    chonga, Jul 25, 2008
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  9. Senor Mortgage

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    Can I buy it now and DL later onto my new laptop? Thats a sexy deal.
     
    Senor Mortgage, Jul 25, 2008
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  10. Arquis

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    too bad I already got it :( Seriously recommend it for fans of horror games!
     
    Arquis, Jul 26, 2008
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  11. Ttime20

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    I rented the game twice and beat it for Xbox 360 ... but for $15 I guess why not buy it for PC?
     
    Ttime20, Jul 26, 2008
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  12. Rorschach

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    >.< just bought this two days ago.
     
    Rorschach, Jul 26, 2008
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  13. Peter Bazooka

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    Yeah you can. Well assuming you install Steam on your new laptop and then log-in to the account you purchased it with you will be able to find it under the "not installed" games and you can d/l install it whenever.
     
    Peter Bazooka, Jul 26, 2008
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  14. latestgood

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    Thanks,

    I finally got it!
     
    latestgood, Jul 26, 2008
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  15. KGann

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    Now's one of those times I'm wishing Steam did a "Price Matching", as I too bought this Thursday morning...
     
    KGann, Jul 26, 2008
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  16. foosa123

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    amazing deal on an amazing game! too bad i already have it for my 360 :D
     
    foosa123, Jul 26, 2008
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  17. Dire NTropy

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    Just bought it. Demo was amazing (scary though)
     
    Dire NTropy, Jul 26, 2008
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  18. BHD

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    sweeeeeeeeet thanks. i was just planning on getting it next week.

    edit: yup the offer popped up as soon as i started steam just now.
     
    BHD, Jul 26, 2008
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  19. -Amadeus Excello-

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    Eesh!

    I haven't opened Steam in ages (four+ months).
     
    -Amadeus Excello-, Jul 26, 2008
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  20. brainer

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    Comon guys, its 15$, everyone on NBR should buy it..
     
    brainer, Jul 26, 2008
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  21. Lord Egregious

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    Mannn I bought it used for the 360 after playing it through 2 times on the 360. I'd love to play it on the pc though since I had a friend who did and said it was amazing. Steam really gets me with these weekend deals.
     
    Lord Egregious, Jul 26, 2008
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  22. ThunderCat69

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    Imma gonna buy it!! Fantastic game and you can't go wrong with that price. Steam FTW!
     
    ThunderCat69, Jul 26, 2008
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  23. top_gun36

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    they get rid of SecuROM on PC version, then Ill get it....until then Ill stick with my X360 version
     
    top_gun36, Jul 26, 2008
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  24. Harper2.0

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    its on Steam, no need for the DVD/CD
     
    Harper2.0, Jul 26, 2008
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  25. mvpprecise

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    Circuit City had this for 15 USD back in June.
     
    mvpprecise, Jul 26, 2008
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  26. AmazingGracePlayer

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    I recommend against it. Hated that game...
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jul 27, 2008
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  27. eleron911

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    It's not bad, it`s got an awesome story. Though never finished it...
     
    eleron911, Jul 27, 2008
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    I like the story, but got, it suffers bad from consolitis. Load screens instead of in-game load pauses, consoley graphics (I don't mind low res graphics, but Bioshock suffers from over softened, slightly cartoonish looks, imo)... I'm still gonna play it, cause the world is so cool, but man, I wish it had been PC first.
     
    sirmetman, Jul 27, 2008
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  29. Ttime20

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    I want to order it ... but I want to play the demo on my laptop when it comes just to make sure i can play it on high or something ... otherwise I beat the game on 360 so there would really be no point to it.
     
    Ttime20, Jul 27, 2008
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  30. Dook

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    Cool! Thanks for the info, downloading it now. I just finished COD4 and Crysis, so it's time to move on and this looks perfect!
     
    Dook, Jul 27, 2008
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  31. AznImports602

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    Yea but can everyone run it....
     
    AznImports602, Jul 28, 2008
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  32. latestgood

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    By the way, I got the game but it's somewhat choppy with 1280 x 800 with medium to high resolution...
     
    latestgood, Jul 28, 2008
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  33. plattnnum

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    do you have gddr2? Mines smooth at that res.
     
    plattnnum, Jul 28, 2008
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  34. mokylim

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    i get about 40-50 fps all high with 8800gts on my p6860.great story and gameplay!! slightly scary though.
     
    mokylim, Jul 28, 2008
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    this game is scary to play xD

    but wow what a deal. in for one. thanks!
     
    lnknprkn, Jul 28, 2008
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    Best game ever in my opinion. Finished it from start to end 3 times on Xbox360 (1x evil, 1x good, 1x hard mode without vita chambers). The atmosphere, storyline and gameplay is absolutely brilliant.
     
    xystus, Jul 28, 2008
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    just got it after I seen the post read all the rave reviews and don't see what all the hypes about I don't really like the game. Oh my x205 sli1 from Toshiba can play it at max settings at 60 fps, graphics are beautiful though, so I can use it as a showcase for my laptop. Call of Duty 4 multiplayer is the only game I ever play out of all my games. now that's a winner
     
    jacob808, Jul 28, 2008
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  38. brainer

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    My favorite Enemies are the ones Singing "Jesus loves me.. i know Jesus Loves me..." Rofl
     
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  39. synic

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    I want this game, is it still on sale?
     
    synic, Jul 28, 2008
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  40. brainer

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    I think it is ^^
     
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  41. synic

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    Woot, i'll try once I get home :D
     
    synic, Jul 28, 2008
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