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    *** OFFICIAL Steam Games Deals Thread ***

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

  1. Ajbeagles

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    all overlord games for 5 dollars, worth it
     
    Ajbeagles, Jun 20, 2011
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  2. alexUW

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    Picked up the Overlord pack. Demo was interesting and enjoyable, so I thought; for $5 SURE!

    I did a quick search before I bought it and it looks like between the 3 games (Overlord, Overlord: RH - expansion, Overlord 2), there will be roughly 30 hrs of gameplay [single player]. Not bad. :D
     
    alexUW, Jun 20, 2011
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  3. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    Prydeless, Jun 21, 2011
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  4. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    Does it work?
     
    Bearclaw, Jun 21, 2011
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  5. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    DAMN!!! i already bought it
     
    blaster, Jun 21, 2011
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  6. digitydawg

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    Free for just a week and then it ends or is it free forever if you download it this week like portal was?
     
    digitydawg, Jun 21, 2011
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  7. Tree_Burner

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    Probably like portal. Grab it up if you don't already have it.
     
    Tree_Burner, Jun 21, 2011
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  8. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    That's what I was wondering. Usually if Steam had a temporary game promotion, they would add it to the players' library and give you the option of downloading. I already have TF2 so I'm not sure if that's the case.

    If it's really not a temporary game, maybe they figured they make more money from their Mann Co. store or it's some sort of response to the Chinese knock off.




    <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dGmqIkhjEPE?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width='560' height="349">
     
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    Prydeless, Jun 21, 2011
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  9. Stradevarius

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    This is awesome! Been wanting to play TF2 for a LONG time. Thanks for the heads up!
     
    Stradevarius, Jun 21, 2011
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  10. myx

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    I do believe it's just free for this week due to launching availability on OS X.
     
    myx, Jun 21, 2011
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  11. bubzers

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    after installing TF2 and then removing it, it disappears from my games list. portal never did that. looks like only free for this week.
     
    bubzers, Jun 21, 2011
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  12. alexUW

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    I know this says Steam game deals, but Amazon has Mass Effect 2 [Download] for $7.95.
    Amazon.com: Mass Effect 2: Video Games

    Good time to pick it up if you don't have it. Can be downloaded through Amazon or Origin.
     
    alexUW, Jun 21, 2011
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  13. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    i wanted to purchase bulletstorm from amazon, but after i saw the reviews about the glitch and installation problems, no tank you :(
     
    blaster, Jun 22, 2011
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  14. bubzers

    bubzers Notebook Evangelist

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    i just purchased bulletstorm from gamersgate (would have prefered amazon, but i didnt check there), and i had the installation error, or rather the first time launch error where games for windows live failed. it was an easy fix. uninstall the game and reinstall it manually from the download folder. if you get it and have problems, feel free to message me and i'll see if i can help.

    i think the amazon version can be registered at ea (download through origin), so you dont have to use amazon's sorry excuse for a download manager. the gamersgate version cannot.
     
    bubzers, Jun 22, 2011
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  15. AznImports602

    AznImports602 Notebook Deity

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    Since Blood Stone is on daily deal for $13.60 I recommend it for a weekend of fun! It's a great game if you are a bond fan.
     
    AznImports602, Jun 22, 2011
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  16. alexUW

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    If it's an EA game, you can download through Origin [I bought BOTH Crysis 2 and Dead Space 2 from Amazon, and used the KEY to download through Origin; KEY is instantly obtained after purchase]. Applies only to EA games, or any game that can be activated on STEAM.
     
    alexUW, Jun 22, 2011
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  17. Bearclaw

    Bearclaw Steaming

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    It;s midweek madness, not daily deal.
     
    Bearclaw, Jun 22, 2011
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  18. meemer

    meemer Notebook Consultant

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    TF2 is only free for this week to promote their new "Uber Update" and the "Meet the Medic" video.
     
    meemer, Jun 22, 2011
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  19. Vapkez

    Vapkez Notebook Evangelist

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    Aww, I have never played it before and I am loving it!
     
    Vapkez, Jun 22, 2011
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  20. dummy27

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    So the TF2 free trial ends this Saturday? And do you need any of the source games to play it?
     
    dummy27, Jun 22, 2011
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  21. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Nope, you can have TF2 on its own. It's a full game, not a mod or expansion dependent on other games.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 22, 2011
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  22. pengy_666

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    OK

    Not everyone's cup of tea.

    James Bond - Quantum of solace 66%off NOW $17.00USD

    James Bond - Blood Stone 66% off NOW $30.60USD

    I think it ends tonight?
     
    pengy_666, Jun 22, 2011
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  23. niharjhatn

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    Not worth it - they are ok for a single playthrough, but niet after that.
     
    niharjhatn, Jun 22, 2011
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  24. tuηay

    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    I actually do like QOS's multiplayer :)
     
    tuηay, Jun 22, 2011
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  25. tetutato

    tetutato NBR Troll

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    how is it? Never played the series
     
    tetutato, Jun 22, 2011
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  26. tuηay

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    I actually do like the single player. I would be glad to pick it up for that price, I have the retail version but all my cards are blown up after a CPU and laptop purschase in a single month :D

    I have only played QOS tou, a few times through story mode, better then avrage if you ask me. It has a bit cool coversystem and it is not boring tbh.

    I have never tried Blood Stone tou, one of my friends did pick it up for xbox but I never asked him how it was, I have read it is bad tou..
     
    tuηay, Jun 22, 2011
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  27. Lord_Zath

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    Bought QoS (360) on sale at Best Buy for $10. Played it once, don't think I'll play it again. Fun, but not spectacular.
     
    Lord_Zath, Jun 22, 2011
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  28. AznImports602

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    Blood Stone is a fun game, you should get it! It plays like splinter cell conviction with a mix of burnout!
     
    AznImports602, Jun 23, 2011
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  29. MarieD

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    Found the cheapest Bulletstorm download version on Amazon for $11.98.
     
    MarieD, Jun 23, 2011
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  30. assaultsuit

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    Too bad I can't buy digital copies from Amazon, since I'm not USA resident :(

    Anyway, I can't activate it on Steam because of my region, so I'll pass (again) this great game
     
    assaultsuit, Jun 23, 2011
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  31. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Ooh, good find. I liked the demo, for $12 would be worth a run through.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 23, 2011
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  32. bubzers

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    you can activate it on origin, though. at least i can with every other ea game i got from amazon (i bought bulletstorm from gamersgate earlier this week for $12). not sure about region restrictions...
     
    bubzers, Jun 23, 2011
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  33. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    I for some reason cannot activate my copy of Bulletstorm on Origin that I bought from Amazon... got it for the $12 deal.... any ideas why?
     
    be77solo, Jun 23, 2011
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  34. HTWingNut

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    Crap, it's back up to $26.99 again, and I was just going to buy it. :(
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 23, 2011
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  35. alexUW

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    I'm actually shocked Bulletstorm can't be activated on Origin (it's a EA game for christ sakes). I guess it really is "Origin Beta".

    Found this thread, and supposedly if you have a 5x5 key (25 characters), it won't work. HOWEVER, looks like you can contact EA via Customer Support (I'm guessing online help), and they might be able to add the game to your library manually.

    Can't login to Customer Support!!! - EA Forums General Discussion - EA Forums - Questions & Comments: EA Forums
    Bulletstorm - Bugs and Issues - Origin (formerly EA Download Manager): EA Forums
    News for bulletstorm keys ? - Bugs and Issues - Origin (formerly EA Download Manager): EA Forums

    Let us know if that works.
     
    alexUW, Jun 23, 2011
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  36. AznImports602

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    AznImports602, Jun 23, 2011
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  37. mrbee33

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    steam weekend deal:

    homefront $25 (50% off)

    debating whether to get it or not
     
    mrbee33, Jun 23, 2011
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  38. fantomasz

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    Alliance of Valiant Arms
    free to play

    anyone try this?
     
    fantomasz, Jun 23, 2011
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  39. AznImports602

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    No, only if it is 5 bucks! It is buggy and the single player sucks. Multiplayer is the only thing that is good about it, but the amount of players seem to be going down. Also, the was an issue with lots of people hacking constantly, don't know if all is good about it now though.

    Think of it as a poor man counter strike/COD its not bad but not the greatest.
     
    AznImports602, Jun 23, 2011
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  40. Lord_Zath

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    +1. I had high hopes for the game. I was excited when I read that a demo was available (on the 360 at least). Downloaded, jumped in, and quickly felt like I wasted my time. It's a decent game, the battlepoints idea works well IF they made it so you could purchase 4 different things. Otherwise, it's no different than switching gadgets in Bad Company 2.
     
    Lord_Zath, Jun 23, 2011
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  41. bubzers

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    bubzers, Jun 24, 2011
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  42. digitydawg

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    Battlefield BC 2 is on sale on D2D for 7.95.
     
    digitydawg, Jun 25, 2011
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  43. fantomasz

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    homefront 50% off this weekend deal
    also free demo
     
    fantomasz, Jun 25, 2011
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  44. alexUW

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    Hoping the "Summer Sale" starts today or tomorrow :D

    Fingers crossed :)
     
    alexUW, Jun 27, 2011
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  45. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Oh ****, my wallet gonna cry so much. xD
     
    DEagleson, Jun 27, 2011
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  46. alexUW

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    alexUW, Jun 27, 2011
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  47. lozanogo

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    LOL, that's a good one (but today is Peggle). Maybe it will start this weekend? :confused:
     
    lozanogo, Jun 27, 2011
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  48. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Laughing achieved. :D
     
    DEagleson, Jun 27, 2011
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  49. meemer

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    What are the chances Peggle goes on a 75% sale later this summer? $4.99 for a 50% sale is tempting, but I have a feeling it will go on sale again for $2.50.
     
    meemer, Jun 27, 2011
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  50. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    YES! :D :D
    Totally forgot about this, looking forward to it now

    Same here, I ended up spending 50 pounds during the xmas sale :eek: :D

    Hopefully they don't put too many good games up :p
     
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