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    Humble THQ Bundle

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by jaug1337, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. jaug1337

    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    So I'm just going to leave it here.... pay what you want, how you want.

    Humble THQ Bundle announced: Metro, Darksiders, Company of Heroes for $1 | News | PC Gamer

    https://www.humblebundle.com/

    So don't hesitate to do what you want :)
     
  2. key001

    key001 Notebook Evangelist

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    So you can still luxuriate the American Red Cross' CEO.... Nonprofit CEOs see rise in salaries - Sep. 29, 2009
     
  3. jaug1337

    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    Lets help THQ out, I'd hate to see them go bankrupt!! They've made pretty good games and they should also be rewarded for being one of the first major publishers to go with the "STEAM-ONLY" DRM scheme.
     
  5. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    obvious money grab is obvious. AND ILL BITE. this deal is friggin amazing, i hope it goes well cause i would love more big developers to get in on this shizz with thier old titles. (only one i didnt have on that list though was red faction though :/)
     
  6. inm8#2

    inm8#2 Notebook Deity

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    Lots of gaming value right there.
     
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    Invincible10001 Notebook Consultant

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    bubzers Notebook Evangelist

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    So, how many people bought or are going to buy even though you already own all of them? I did...but that was primarily because I'm hoping for DRM-Free sometime down the line...if THQ is even around that long. If not, no big deal. And I can just give away the Steam keys.

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  9. dummy27

    dummy27 Notebook Consultant

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    I have none of those games, really tempted to purchase! Although I only really want to play Saints Row III and Metro 2033. How are the other games?
     
  10. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    they are incredible! you are soooooo lucky to not have any of them yet.
     
  11. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    I have all the games, lol, but just bought a giftable code for a friend.

    Want Darksiders 2 though. :)
     
  12. dummy27

    dummy27 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm a recent "converter" from console gaming lol. I guess I will be buying this bundle then!
     
  13. alexUW

    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ya, the games are AAA awesome, with high metascores:

    Darksiders - 83
    Red Faction: Armageddon - 75 [although I would argue it deserves an 80]
    Metro 2033 - 81
    Company of Heroes - 93
    Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts - 87
    Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor - 70

    And if you pay more than the Beat The Average, then you get Saints Row 3 - 84


    Still can't believe these are even in a Humble Bundle [other than the fact THQ is on the brink of bankruptcy; they need our help!].
     
  14. Quagmire LXIX

    Quagmire LXIX Have Laptop, Will Travel!

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    FYI: "Steam will not provide extra giftable copies of games you already own."

    Saints Row 3 comes with it's own steam key. However, Darksiders, Red Faction, Metro 2033, CoH, CoH:OF, CoH:ToV all have the same shared key (i.e. you can't give out an individual game).

    Nice find jaug, thanks for sharing!
     
  15. spybenj

    spybenj Notebook Deity

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    Awesome find, just added 7 games to my steam collection(at like 60 now?)
     
  16. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    Hmm, so THQ is nearly bankrupt?

    I tried to buy this earlier today with 80% charity/20% Humble but the order didn't go through. Now it looks like I'll be buying it when I get home in an hour and a half, but with the standard breakdown. The only game I've already got on here is Metro (just bought during the Autumn Sale :|), and in reality the only others I'd likely play are Darksiders and maybe Saints Row the Third (too many good games, not enough time!), but I'd definitely be tempted by both of those on $5 Steam sales, so dropping ~$10 on a bundle like this seems reasonable. Incidentally, if the codes are all separate my Metro 2033 key will be available for whichever of you cheapskates can't be bothered to buy the bundle yourselves.
     
  17. jaug1337

    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    I was one of the first to donate 100$ to THQ, hopefully they'll live.

    Although if people continue donating 1000$ they might get rich :p
     
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    moviemarketing Milk Drinker

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    I suspect you might also be the only person who donated $100 to THQ. You know it is not tax deductible, right?
     
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    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    Yes.. I am perfectly fine with that though, THQ has made some of the best games on the planet, and I sure as hell do not trust that charity thing nor humble thingy thing.
     
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    moviemarketing Milk Drinker

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    preview Notebook Evangelist

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    Everyone should buy Company of Heroes. It manages to be pretty damn awesome despite being set in WWII.
     
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    Andanzas Notebook Consultant

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    What do you guys expect for the bonus games? THQ is not into RPG, right? I can only think of Titan Quest, which seems to be a Diablo clone. I'd like that one, as I don't have it, but it's pretty old and they seem to be offering newer games.
     
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    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    If you like ARPG you should definitely play TQ series. It still holds up well and is one of the best in the genre.
     
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    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    Bonus games just added to the bundle:

    1. Titan Quest [only the first game, doesn't include the expansion]

    2. Path to War DLC for Red Faction: Armageddon
     
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    dummy27 Notebook Consultant

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    Do you have to pay again to get those extras?
     
  27. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    You get extras if you paid above the average price when you bought the bundle. If you paid less, you'd have to buy the bundle again for above the average price to get them. That's how these bundles always work.
     
  28. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    No, you just have to pay more than the 5,59$ average and they're yours.
     
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    Another Bonus Game added:

    As always, it is part of the BTA games.
     
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    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    800k purchases has been made... Are we going to reach 1 mil?