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    *** OFFICIAL Steam Games Deals Thread ***

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by crash, Feb 20, 2009.

  1. lozanogo

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    Fraudy like fraudulent?
     
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    ive bought lots of stuff from direct 2 drive. plus ive re downloaded stuff and reinstalled stuff from direct 2 drive on different machines without a problem. direct 2 drive is pretty mainstream. at least as much as steam. not "fraudy" at all.
     
  3. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    So, Batman is again at $7.50. if anyone is interested. I would consider it but I probably won't play it thanks to Bad Company 2...
     
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    PORTAL 2 IS FOR SALE!!!!! 10% off. lol.
     
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    I'm kinda disappointed that Portal 2 is $50. It better have a hell of a lot more content.
     
  6. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    It's supposed to be a full-length game whereas the first one was more of a tech demo. From what it looks like, it'll take a long time to finish. The puzzles seem much more complex and involved. Plus, the cooperative mode looks pretty challenging as well.
     
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    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    it will be worth it. it looks great. if i had seen portal 1 before it hit the orange box i woulda bought it for 50 bucks. its a good game.
     
  8. daranik

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    Just trying to get used to Digital download, ive heard of D2D on gamespot and stuff just steam is one nice easy bundle.
     
  9. FlyingMonkey99

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    can any1 reccomend just cause 2
    its got 75% off so is £5-$8
     
  10. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    I found it to be a ton of fun. I enjoyed it more than GTA IV, although it can be frustrating at times. Definitely worth $8 IMO.
     
  11. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    New Steam deal today: Front mission evolved + dlc 75% off.

    let me just say, i am soooo happy about this! im like... broke. i was really hoping lara croft: gaurdian of light wasnt on sale today, and it wasnt! im very happy. hopefully it goes on sale tomorrow or friday or something (i get paid friday morning, so ill have money for the sale if its tomorrow)

    OT: never heard of this game. doesnt look like my thing though.
     
  12. Instant Karma

    Instant Karma Notebook Consultant

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    whats the general take on Front Mission?
     
  13. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    horrible game compared with the old ones! the bosses are practicability unbeatable on anything higher then easy
     
  14. ViciousXUSMC

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    Sounds just like the old ones lol :D

    I remember getting stuck in a stage that had a lot of air units and only had one guy with weak AA so I couldnt beat it.
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    I cant have 2 RTS titles with the same initials.

    That simply will not do.
     
  17. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    The only base building rts i like are command and conquer games. i tried the demo. dont care for it. PASS. come on! bring on GoL!
     
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    Civ V has 40% discount and Civ IV Complete 75% discount.
     
  19. City Pig

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    ...

    Dammit. I thought it would be at least six months before it got a bigger sale than the holiday one...
     
  20. Lord_Zath

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    Yeah for $30 it's more tolerable considering multiplayer is still completely broken...
     
  21. jenesuispasbavard

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    Yeah, bought it yesterday. It's absolutely fantastic in 3D (even in 2D). I highly recommend this game for turn-based strategy noobs (even for veterans). So really, this game is for everyone, regardless of computer or skill.
     
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    I bought Civ IV Complete for US$ 7.50, quite a bargain.
     
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    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! I WAS ABLE TO GET GUARDIAN OF LIGHT ON THE CHEAP!

    all tomb raider games on sale 75 -66% off. (guardian of light and dlc are 66, rest are 75)

    after playing the demo, i reccomended GoL to anyone. if not conviced, try it yourself.
     
  24. xKindjalx

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    Is the DLC of Lara Croft & the GoL worth buying?
     
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    I have no clue about the character pack, but i heard the challenge packs are worth it at the discounted price if you like the game and want more.
     
  26. hakira

    hakira <3 xkcd

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    Not really a deal, but if you are going to buy it anyway... til mar 14 if you pre-purchase homefront you get a free copy of metro 2033.
     
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    Half-Life Episode 2 - £1.49
     
  28. AznImports602

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    If you have not play HL 2 EP2 you should get it now! It is the best in the series so far.
     
  29. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    Plus it goes great with garry's mod and is needed for a lot of props
     
  30. xKindjalx

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    Weekend deal has 75% off on Command & Conquer games.
    Is any of those titles offered worth it?
    C&C and Red Alert 1 and 2 were pretty good, but what about those "new" games in the franchise?
     
  31. hakira

    hakira <3 xkcd

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    Generals was the best c/c ever. Kane's wrath was pretty good too. Avoid the last one that came out like the plague (tiberium wars? don't remember)
     
  32. JaiaV

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    Tiberian Twilight? I noticed it had a really low metascore.

    Seems that it's just:

    North America - US
    Red Alert 3 $4.99
    Red Alert 3 - Uprising $4.99
    Tiberian Twilight $4.99
    Kane's Wrath $4.99
    Tiberium Wars $7.49

    Total - $27.45

    They're NOT in a pack - they are separate so you can pick or choose.
     
  33. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    the only ones I would look at getting are 3 and the expation.... all the new ones blew chunks
     
  34. AlyH

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    Get it while it's hot! Agricultural Simulator 2011: Extended Edition is 10% off!!! .....
     
  35. Andanzas

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    What a charming title, isn't it? Actually, I have no idea why anyone would play a game like this, but I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this game on Steam. I think it's awesome that PC gaming has so much variety to offer. I don't see this coming to the Wii anytime soon. :D

    And don't forget Farming Simulator 2011!

    ED: I bet this kind of social simulators will have a huge impact on the future of education sooner or later.
     
  36. AlyH

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    M-M-M-MULTI CROPS! :p
     
  37. inm8#2

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    Damn, I missed HL2: Episode Two... :(
     
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    anyone who hasent noticed becuz they have been playin crysis 2 all day braid is currently on sale .awsome game imo
     
  39. saphere

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    Braid is on sale for $3, pretty cool game.
    It's like Mario plus time travel :p
     
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    Steam Ubisoft Weekend Deal Pack - $12.99

    **Bundle will be offered now through Monday, March 7th at 10am PST

    Individual price: $69.96
    Package price: -$56.97
    Weekend Deal: $56.97
    Cost to you: $12.99

    LINK:
    Save 81% on Ubisoft Weekend Deal Pack on Steam
     
  41. AlyH

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    Wow, that's one sweet lookin' deal! Anyone have any opinions on those games?
     
  42. sidhu88

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    Just got it! impulse buy.. dunno wat i actually want to do with these games hehe
     
  43. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    Mind playing R6V2 online and letting me know if the online community is still well populated? :D It's the only game that interests me in this deal.
     
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    Call of Juarez is pretty fun. Got it for the 360 on clearance for $15 and enjoyed it.
     
  45. davidotk

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    WOW... i guess it is time to buy farcry 2 then...

    not interested in assasin's creedd, but anyways it is a good deal.

    Thanks for the heads up guys
     
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    Does anyone know if FarCry2 has that 5 installation limit?
     
  47. c4sc4

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    Nope it got removed, the steam page hasn't been updated though.
     
  48. xKindjalx

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    Thanks man!
     
  49. Instant Karma

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    If we buy the pack but already own a game, can we gift it?
     
  50. jenesuispasbavard

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    Bought it just for Far Cry 2...
     
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