New Gearbox Shift codes up:

WinPC: WT5BT-W6BSH-6BT3J-BJ3TT-TXZW3
PS3: C3CTJ-XJ6HT-FSTWJ-SBCBJ-3WTXF
X360: C3CTJ-XJ6CX-BRXTR-KFBBJ-3WTB6

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Edit: Roughly 1 1/2 hours left on these at the time of this post.

Originally Posted by EliotAndrews I'm sorry, but I just noticed the tagline under your username. If that's true, I'm sorry for your loss - I enjoyed your story of how your cat became so fond of the Miniature Display Tent, and I understand how difficult it is to lose a family pet.

Oh thanks man, it was a few months ago I had to have him put down. As far as the bards tale goes I've been having fun with it when I've been stayin at my GF's place...its def worth the 2.50 IMO...and the added originals..while I havent played them def add to the value.

Originally Posted by Syntax Error I don't know if anyone has some advice but I'm about the shelve Sleeping Dogs as a big disappointment. Combat is just ridiculous. Countering/blocking is sluggish and leaves me open if I mistime it but "mistiming" it is practically random considering how the game responds to hitting the button. I'm stuck in a fight against five guys which I barely make it through only to fight five more immediately after and haven't come close to winning. I'm not randomly mashing mouse buttons; I'm trying to time the blocks and grapple and all that stuff. But the game has gone from "This is cool" to "Wow, this is the exact opposite of fun" within a very short period of time. I mean, if this is how the first hour is, I don't think the fights are going to get easier further on. Maybe I just suck and shouldn't play the game or something but I'm hoping that's not the answer.

I'm not sure if it's the same issue, but sirfragalot mentioned something about the timing being off for combat when he first played. Maybe ask him if he knows anything?

I haven't played the game, so can't help personally.

Quick question on steamgifts, sorry if this is the wrong spot for it. I was trying to enter a contest to win "Payday The Hiest" and every entry I look at it says "exists in your account". What does that mean? I tried to view my winnings thinking maybe I've won it but missed the notice and nothing is there? I looked at a giveaway for Borderlands 2 and was able to enter that one just fine.

Originally Posted by kidrocklive Quick question on steamgifts, sorry if this is the wrong spot for it. I was trying to enter a contest to win "Payday The Hiest" and every entry I look at it says "exists in your account". What does that mean? I tried to view my winnings thinking maybe I've won it but missed the notice and nothing is there? I looked at a giveaway for Borderlands 2 and was able to enter that one just fine.

it exists in your account because its currently having a free weekend...so it exits in everyones account this weekend

Originally Posted by Drabelincoln it exists in your account because its currently having a free weekend...so it exits in everyones account this weekend

oh darn I wish I would have known I could have tried it. I guess I'll download and try getting a game or two in thanks.

I have one copy of Airmech (beta, I believe). Does anybody want it? I've asked everybody on my friend list who doesn't already have it and nobody wants it. lol

Anybody out there want it?

Originally Posted by MC Kage I looked it up and it seems like a pretty prominent issue, but sometimes after I shut down, all the non-Steam games that I've added to my library get removed. Does anyone have this problem or have a solution for this?

Before shutting down your computer, try exiting Steam and waiting for the Cloud sync to finish first.

That works for me.

Originally Posted by The End I have one copy of Airmech (beta, I believe). Does anybody want it? I've asked everybody on my friend list who doesn't already have it and nobody wants it. lol Anybody out there want it?

I'll give it a go if it's going

Originally Posted by Carlmundo I'll give it a go if it's going

OK, it's yours if you want it. Just sent you a PM with my steam profile.

i've got amazon steam codes for Victoria 2 and Crusader Kings 2 i got from a previous sale that i'd love to let go for cheap (i just want to get out from under them). pm me if interested.

Originally Posted by Carlmundo Before shutting down your computer, try exiting Steam and waiting for the Cloud sync to finish first. That works for me.

Still annoys me lol... thanks.

Originally Posted by affa i've got amazon steam codes for Victoria 2 and Crusader Kings 2 i got from a previous sale that i'd love to let go for cheap (i just want to get out from under them). pm me if interested.

You could probably unload it pretty quick in the Steam trade thread.

Originally Posted by affa i've got amazon steam codes for Victoria 2 and Crusader Kings 2 i got from a previous sale that i'd love to let go for cheap (i just want to get out from under them). pm me if interested.

PM'd

I just experienced HL: Blue Shift playing audio off the CD drive. It was right when the zombies are introduced and they are pulling a guard apart by the arms. The music starts and I think, "Action time!"

HL has weird spacey electronica so

this song didn't seem out of place.

It doesn't have typical dubstep bass so I just thought it was from the 90s. Full surround with a sub sounded ing awesome.

Originally Posted by Syntax Error I don't know if anyone has some advice but I'm about the shelve Sleeping Dogs as a big disappointment. Combat is just ridiculous. Countering/blocking is sluggish and leaves me open if I mistime it but "mistiming" it is practically random considering how the game responds to hitting the button. I'm stuck in a fight against five guys which I barely make it through only to fight five more immediately after and haven't come close to winning. I'm not randomly mashing mouse buttons; I'm trying to time the blocks and grapple and all that stuff. But the game has gone from "This is cool" to "Wow, this is the exact opposite of fun" within a very short period of time. I mean, if this is how the first hour is, I don't think the fights are going to get easier further on. Maybe I just suck and shouldn't play the game or something but I'm hoping that's not the answer.

Surprised no one has responded yet. Here is what happened my first two times playing SD: I hated the combat! Granted these were random times my bro handed me the controller without me having played it at all, but I too found the combat system horrible and unresponsive. And this was on the Xbox. But when I bought it and started playing it on my own on the PC I have the opposite feeling now. Probably my favorite combat system in a GTA style game.

Tips are to do side missions/cop missions/ return jade statues, etc. to level and get better at fighting. All this really does help. If you try to follow just the main story line or do the cameras without exploring some of the side stuff it will take longer for the combat to level up for you. It's all about timing. Attack one or two guys, counter when another guy comes in (Red) and then attack him. When I was being overpowered my strategy was to grapple as many people I could and do environmental kills to thin the ranks and then deal with a smaller crowd. That said, right now I can handle gangs of 10-15 thugs

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Heres what I did a lot:

1. steal gun from cop
2. shoot enemies

I still dont like the game though

i played sleeping dogs on ps3. combat was responsive and fantastic. don't know about pc, but the melee was on a long list of great things about the game.

however, different enemies do need different strategies. you can't use certain moves against certain enemies or you'll get beat down.

but yea, i absolutely loved that game.

Another BL2 Golden Key Code: CBCJT-X6BHS-RT3J3-TB3TJ-HCZ9J

Expires somewhere between 7:00pm-7:30pm PDT

What do these golden keys do, anyway?

I think I might be getting Borderlands 2 curtsey of Newegg's decision earlier tonight to sell OEM copies of the keys that were supposed to be given out with video cards. I'm curious as to what they do. Also, is there a way to redeem the key code without having the game yet?

Originally Posted by The End What do these golden keys do, anyway? I think I might be getting Borderlands 2 curtsey of Newegg's decision earlier tonight to sell OEM copies of the keys that were supposed to be given out with video cards. I'm curious as to what they do. Also, is there a way to redeem the key code without having the game yet?

They allow you to open a chest which gives you awesome loot that is dependent on your current level.