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    Help Release Portal 2 Early! Free Games!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HTWingNut, Apr 15, 2011.

  1. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Well, at least we can try. If you haven't heard, by users playing one of the 13 games in Valve's Indie game " POTATO SACK" you can help GLaDOS boot up Portal 2 early.

    I bought the Potato Sack but already own a few of the games, and Valve made them available for gifting, so am happy to give them away here. The games I have to give away are (one copy of each except where noted otherwise):

    CONTEST CLOSED!

    edit: Thanks to Baka I have added a few more. Another copy of Portal 1 added thanks to custom90gt.

    WINNERS BELOW!

    (A) AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity : <s>Dead2th3world</s>
    (B) Bit.Trip.Beat : powerfull499
    (C) Defense Grid - The Awakening (2 copies) : <s>Tree Burner</s>, <s>MagusDraco</s> (MagusDraco please contact Baka for your prize)
    (D) Killing Floor (2 copies) : <s>hakira</s>, DavyGT (DavyGT please contact Baka for your prize)
    (E) Portal 1 (2 copies) : <s>KillerBunny</s>, (second copy taken)
    (F) Audio Surf : <s>Star Forge</s> (please contact Baka for your prize)
    (G) Super Meat Boy : <s>scarletvw</s> (please contact Baka for your prize)

    Please PM your email address to me or Baka (if indicated) to ensure proper gifting of your your game.

    Rules are simple:

    (1) Note which games you are interested in and post here in this thread.
    (2) You can make one entry for each game if you'd like.
    (3) You must have an NBR join date of April 15, 2011 (EDT) or earlier (to keep vagrants away. :D )
    (4) Cutoff is NOON Saturday April 16, 2011 EDT (-5 GMT). No entries will be counted after that time. Winners will be randomly chosen.
    (5) These games will only activate on Steam, so you must have a Steam account and winners will be required to PM me your email associated with your Steam account so I can forward your prize appropriately.
    (6) You must play the game(s) you win at least two hours each within 24 hours after getting them! ;) (Help the cause).

    GOOD LUCK!
     
  2. Amnesiac

    Amnesiac 404

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    I'll enter for Killing Floor, or Bit.Trip.Beat, thanks. :)
     
  3. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    No problem, will put you down for both! Good luck!
     
  4. Baka

    Baka (・ω・)

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    I have...

    Audiosurf, Defense Grid, Killing Floor and Super Meat Boy extra ._.
     
  5. Tree_Burner

    Tree_Burner Notebook Deity

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    I'll enter for Killing floor, defense grid, and Bit.Trip.Beat, if i can. You rock Goldfish!
     
  6. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    put me down for:

    (A) AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
    (B) Bit.Trip.Beat

    I'd especially play the crap out of AaAaAA... that game looks awesome :) Bit.Trip.Beat is cross platform. Either would be great.
     
  7. Tree_Burner

    Tree_Burner Notebook Deity

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    yeah, AaAaAA is pretty fun.
     
  8. hakira

    hakira <3 xkcd

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    Killing floor, or Defense grid I suppose... don't see them on my game list :p

    Also, join the steam group NELIPOT for your free potato. It doesn't matter if you don't understand what I mean, just do it.
     
  9. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    done potato
     
  10. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    I would love to get Audiosurf and Killing Floor! Thanks Goldfish! :D
     
  11. KillerBunny

    KillerBunny Notebook Evangelist

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    I am interested in the following:

    Defense Grid - The Awakening
    Killing Floor
    Portal (the first one!)

    Thanks again for doing this! +1rep
     
  12. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    I would LOVE Bit.Trip.Beat, killing floor and super meat boy :D

    Thanks for helping in teh fight for Portal 2!
     
  13. custom90gt

    custom90gt Doc Mod Super Moderator

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    I've got another Portal 1 if you'd like to get it away HTWingNut...
     
  14. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    guess I'm interested in killing floor and defense grid.

    (also I've been playing super meat boy lately 'cause..hey I did get that awhile ago so let's get portal 2 out earlier if possible.)
     
  15. HTWingNut

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    Ok! Added!
     
  16. maksin01

    maksin01 Notebook Deity

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    I bought Defense Grid and the expansions just before I see this thread! :eek: :eek:

    Anyway I would like Audio Surf and Bit.Trip.Beat please. Thanks Goldfish and +rep for this awesome idea! :)

    Edit: I would like Mr MM's The Ball too if possible. :p
     
  17. DavyGT

    DavyGT Overclocker

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    I'll try for Killing Floor and Audiosurf. Thanks.
     
  18. rot112

    rot112 El Rompe ToTo

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    I'm down for AudioSurf. Really want to play that game.
     
  19. Megacharge

    Megacharge Custom User Title

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    AudioSurf is pretty awesome. I love that game, I think I'm gonna play it a bit now. :D
     
  20. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    Lalalala and some more lalalalala
     
  21. Tree_Burner

    Tree_Burner Notebook Deity

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    Not sure if it works the same way as a trial you can give a friend, but you should be able to click on the undownloaded game and on the right hand side is a list of options. One should let you gift it.
     
  22. The Happy Swede

    The Happy Swede Notebook Evangelist

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    Defense Grid please :D
    EDIT: just saw mr. mm´s post, so if he puts those games up ill sign up for The ball and Amnesia too ; )
     
  23. powerfull499

    powerfull499 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have easterholiday now, so I have A LOT of time!

    I don't care what game you gift to me, just something - then I can help you guys. I don't own any of the games in the potato-sack, lol xD.

    My Steam-ID is moraboy ;) - Or you can find me in the Notebook Review Steam-group (my name is powerfull499 in there) :)

    EDIT: Oh, I forgot that I already own Portal 1 and I have completed Amnesia ... xD
     
  24. inyue

    inyue Notebook Guru

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    I would like the Super Meat Boy!
     
  25. Juanderful

    Juanderful Notebook Consultant

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    I'd be interested in any of the following :)

    (B) Bit.Trip.Beat
    (F) Audio Surf
    (G) Super Meat Boy

    Thanks for doing this HTWingNut! Can't wait until Portal 2 comes out yehhh!!
     
  26. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I've played Killing Floor on a free weekend a while ago, loved it.

    So please put me down for (D) Killing Floor :)
     
  27. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Another great giveaway from the legend :D :D :D

    Please put me down for bit.trip.beat, and audiosurf

    Thanks
     
  28. Dead2th3world

    Dead2th3world Pure Hatred

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    (A) AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
    (F) Audio Surf

    One of these would do , thanks man ;)
     
  29. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    Think I could somehow get Audiosurf? :3
     
  30. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Here are my extras up for grab:

    AAAAAaaaaaAAAAAA
    Beat Trip Beat
    Defense Grid
    Half Life 2
    Killing Floor
    Portal
    Portal
    Super Meat Boy

    Hmm Wingnut why are we just giving these away? Shouldnt we make them dress like Vikings and sing the norse battle song while stroking there beards. You know make them earn it :p
     
  31. The Happy Swede

    The Happy Swede Notebook Evangelist

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    Im scandinavian, i could probably fulfill some of those things ; ) xD
     
  32. bubzers

    bubzers Notebook Evangelist

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    i would like to enter for

    (a) killing floor
    (b) bit.trip.beat

    thanks for the drawing!
     
  33. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    Going out and buying all the materials for that would be more than the game itself though :eek:
     
  34. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    I'd like to enter for Killing floor from your giveaway (if you dont mind me entering both of course, my luck sucks though :p :D)
    Just shaved my beard (had grown somewhat) yesterday :( so the viking recreation may be a little difficult :(
     
  35. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Im going to make my give away easy. First person that PM's me with the games title gets it.

    Rules:

    1.) Just one game
    2.) You have to plan to really use it, not just "i want it cause its free" or "maybe I'll play it"
    3.) Include your e-mail address to send the game gift in the PM
    4.) Warship me, HTWingNut and Baka as Norse Gods for all of eternity.
     
  36. nhat2991

    nhat2991 Notebook Consultant

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    Can I enter for Bit.Trip.Beat and AudioSurf, pls? Thanks.
     
  37. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Update to my game list


    AAAAAaaaaaAAAAAA
    Beat Trip Beat
    Defense Grid
    Half Life 2
    <s>Killing Floor </s> --> RaYYaN
    Portal
    Portal
    Super Meat Boy
     
  38. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Thanks alot :D :D
    This man is a legend (along with HT, and all the other givers)
    Won't let me rep you till I spread it around, sorry
     
  39. HTWingNut

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    You're too easy Vicious. But I hear that about all Techno Vikings!

    I'm surprised we don't have more takers. Once noon hits then I will just offer at first come first serve.
     
  40. redrazor11

    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    I'll take

    supermeatboy
    or
    defense grid

    :)
     
  41. SomeRandomDude

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    I'm in for

    Killing Floor
     
  42. The Happy Swede

    The Happy Swede Notebook Evangelist

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    @ViciousXUSMC i sent you a PM, but im not sure i did it right. did you get it?
     
  43. scarletvw

    scarletvw Notebook Consultant

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    Put me down for Super meat boy please :)
     
  44. HTWingNut

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    Whomever does not get the game from Vicious, then you will automatically be put in my drawing for the game. If you're the only one, well congrats, and whatever is left will be first come first served.
     
  45. The Happy Swede

    The Happy Swede Notebook Evangelist

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    Alright, keep me in your poll : )
     
  46. HTWingNut

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    added! Thanks!
     
  47. laptopfan88

    laptopfan88 Notebook Consultant

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    Dark Amnesia please
     
  48. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Amnesia : The Dark Descent for me please :D
     
  49. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Wait, we may have had a misunderstanding. Mr. MM's games may not be available. Confusion about Steam's gifting process.
     
  50. Baka

    Baka (・ω・)

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    I refuse to be a Norse god

    Sides, I'm extremely lazy to do my own giveaway and saw HT doing it anyway so I just throw it in his pool
     
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