The Steam Deal Thread V2 - Dig into those holiday games. V3 thread coming soon!

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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V2! You can find the V1 thread (2010-July 2011) here. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

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Steam Games and DLC on Sale - Updated 2/12

Preorder Deals - Updated 2/12

Group Buys - Updated 07/23

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Free Stuff


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Past Special Sales


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Steam Retail Key List

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Which retail CD Keys are accepted on Steam?





All retail Valve games and a number of third-party games can be registered to your Steam account. All of the following games can be registered through Steam:
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  • AI War CD Keys in various formats
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  • Audiosurf CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • BRINK CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is not accepted on Steam
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  • Civilization V CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
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  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
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  • Dawn of War II - Retribution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
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  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
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  • GTR Evolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Homefront CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Humble Indie Bundle in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 2 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 3 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
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  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
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  • Lost Planet: Colonies Edition CD Keys are not accepted on Steam
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  • Note: R.U.S.E. keys from Ubisoft's Digital River service are not accepted on Steam
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  • Speedball 2 - Tournament in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Star Trek: D-A-C CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • STCC - The Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Super Meat Boy CD keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Supreme Commander 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Torchlight CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Note: Only keys purchased directly from Runic Games or Perfect World prior to May 19th, 2010 can be registered on Steam.
  • Total War: SHOGUN 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Unreal Tournament 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2-3FGH-456I-K8LM
  • Velvet Assassin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in this format: AB-1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM
  • Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • X3: Terran Conflict CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Zeno Clash CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
Opposing Force CD-keys cannot be registered through Steam. Opposing Force was included in a retail Half-Life package. The Half-Life CD-key included in the package will unlock all of the games in that package, including Opposing Force.
Note: Only the retail games listed above can be registered through Steam. No other retail games can be registered and downloaded using Steam.

Other Keys that can be redeemed on Steam (CAG tested & verified)
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[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Yep. Same here. I think people are spoiled. If the games really are that crappy, rip off, etc. then don't buy them. There's plenty of cheaper indie games with similar styles to support.

Truth is the games really are good, really are popular, and like it or not Activision has no real incentive to sell them cheaper than they are right now. Eventually it will drop in price when demand drops and you can buy it there.

It makes no sense to complain about full price for a game when most people aren't buying them until they hit 75 or 90% off retail. Then when it hits 75% off original retail (59.99) people want it even lower...lol...[/QUOTE]

... and you waited for someone to say that in order to write this wall of text? haha :bouncy:
please don't hate the haters, they have arguments.
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']It's interesting that Blizzard and Valve get compared as the two PC game devs that can do no wrong, but Blizzard rarely drops their prices and Valve can't seem to help themselves from giving games away.

Kind of cool to have such different mentalities out of high quality companies.[/QUOTE]

Bethesda is pretty good, too. We will just ignore the Brink debacle, though. ;)

I wish Blizzard would discount their games but I have never been burned by them, either. So, I have no issue paying $50 for a game I am going to get 2-300 quality hours of entertainment out of.

Valve is definitely a PC gamers favorite because they give away free DLC for all of their games, refuse to adopt the 59.99 price for new releases and constantly run good sales and promotions. Just goes to show that a loyal fan base (which valve certainly has) can be just as profitable as wringing every penny out of a customer as possible.

One other thing in favor of Valve and Blizzard -- they make their games for the PC. So, they are never crappy console ports like most PC games that are published.
 
[quote name='hungree7']... and you waited for someone to say that in order to write this wall of text? haha :bouncy:
please don't hate the haters, they have arguments.[/QUOTE]

It's circular logic, I can't hate the haters but you can hate on what I say? Where does it end?

They have just as much right to hate on Activision as I do to respond to them, if you have something of substance to add to the conversation feel free to.
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']It's interesting that Blizzard and Valve get compared as the two PC game devs that can do no wrong, but Blizzard rarely drops their prices and Valve can't seem to help themselves from giving games away.

Kind of cool to have such different mentalities out of high quality companies.[/QUOTE]

One cares about the gamers and the other puts care into the wallets first and then the gamers?
 
[quote name='cRodz']One cares about the gamers and the other puts care into the wallets first and then the gamers?[/QUOTE]

I don't think the argument that Blizzard doesn't care about gamers has much validity.

They're under no obligation to ceaselessly tinker and balance their games for 5+ years after release.

Valve can get away with selling games cheap because their main income source is almost assuredly the Steam platform. 30% on probably 75% of all PC game purchases. That's a lot of cash and a good excuse not to care about how much they're making on Portal 2.
 
[quote name='paulcalypse']Ok how 'bout them Steam sales??[/QUOTE]

*COUGH*mw2*COUGH* :roll:

now really, check out the Amazon DD deals, totally destroyed Steam today. Got Dungeon Defenders and possibly Magicka Collection when my friend gives me an answer about it.
 
I'm hoping Skyrim gets a nice sale during the Christmas sale. My husband wants the game, but he wants it on Steam. I'm hoping it'll go on sale for sub-$40, so I can buy it and store it as a gift til Christmas Day. :D

And I know I'm probably kidding myself at a sub-$40 price.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']I think Blizzard's monthly subscription fees obligate it plenty to tinker and balance their games.[/QUOTE]

I was talking about Starcraft/Warcraft/Diablo.

The subscription fee nullifies any argument about Blizzard going above and beyond, as apparently they're the only company left that can get away with charging monthly dues for an MMO.
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']I was talking about Starcraft/Warcraft/Diablo.

The subscription fee nullifies any argument about Blizzard going above and beyond, as apparently they're the only company left that can get away with charging monthly dues for an MMO.[/QUOTE]

WoW is Warcraft. ;) Regardless, they aren't the only company who can get away with it. Rift/Aion/SWTOR (will be). MMOs are kinda prescribed to charge a monthly fee now. Either that or the new policy of charging for "premium" status and restricting "free" players... Yet another abomination, but less so I guess.
 
Played some dungeon siege III with a 360 controller earlier and I'd say the game is worth $5. Though I never played the previous games so I might not be noticing all the things they did that ruined the series for some people.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']I just beat Runespell: Overture, and it hints at a sequel, as should be expected in a game with "Overture" in the title. I hope for some tasty DLC.[/QUOTE]

I just finished it as well. Hopefully the sequel will have multiplayer. It isn't necessary, but would still be fun (if both people have finished and have the same blessing/secret cards)
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']I just beat Runespell: Overture, and it hints at a sequel, as should be expected in a game with "Overture" in the title. I hope for some tasty DLC.[/QUOTE]

I completed Runespell a couple days back. It lasted 10 hours for me and, as a former poker fanatic, I had tons of fun savagely beating bad guys with royal flushes.

I'd love to see some DLC or, better yet, a sequel.
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']It's interesting that Blizzard and Valve get compared as the two PC game devs that can do no wrong, but Blizzard rarely drops their prices and Valve can't seem to help themselves from giving games away.

Kind of cool to have such different mentalities out of high quality companies.[/QUOTE]
Well Blizzard is like Nintendo. Makes great games but rarely drops the price. Then again I guess I am ok with it because I mean every Blizzard game has a huge ass community and you will easily get hundreds upon hundreds of hours of gameplay. It's not like Activision that charges $60 for a 5 hour campaign and a new map pack every year :lol:.

Plus what's wrong with Valve giving games away?

But back to the subject of Steam games. I am really regretting buying Skyrim. It's so god damn good and it's like I want to play other games but there is Skyrim sitting there, lol.
 
Dungeon Siege 3 is decent if played with friends. Online co-op will suck if you're playing with random people, but it's not bad as long as you're playing with a close friend. Only the host will have control of the save file and character/story progress. Anyone that joins won't have progress saved seperately, they'll have to rejoin with the host's save if they want to continue where they've left off. I can't really recommend it for it's singleplayer though, the story is garbage and it's just more fun with a friend. Definitely worth $5.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']I'm hoping Skyrim gets a nice sale during the Christmas sale. My husband wants the game, but he wants it on Steam. I'm hoping it'll go on sale for sub-$40, so I can buy it and store it as a gift til Christmas Day. :D

And I know I'm probably kidding myself at a sub-$40 price.[/QUOTE]

Skyrim is Steamworks everywhere so you can buy a boxed PC copy and it'll be registered and downloadable from Steam if you have store credit somewhere or see a good deal on it.
 
It may have been posted already, but it looks like SPAZ dropped to $10 for its regular price. I would say that makes it very likely to hit my $5 price point in the holiday sale, and possibly even lower.
 
[quote name='Yanksfan']It may have been posted already, but it looks like SPAZ dropped to $10 for its regular price. I would say that makes it very likely to hit my $5 price point in the holiday sale, and possibly even lower.[/QUOTE]

I believe SPAZ got some Winter Achievements; it's a pretty good indicator that it'll be discounted as it has a high chance of being part of whatever scavenger hunt / game Valve has planned.

(The whole list is here)
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2272641
 
I waited for a good deal on Skyrim, after Black Friday came and went I gave in and got it at Gamesplanet for around $48-49 US. Worth the cash, been playing non-stop.
 
I like those Amazon deals but the one I was thinking of getting that isn't Steamworks (but on Steam), Drakensang: The River of Time, has an add-on on Steam that doesn't appear to be on Amazon. Hopefully the franchise goes on sale this next one.
 
[quote name='gamer5389']Skyrim is Steamworks everywhere so you can buy a boxed PC copy and it'll be registered and downloadable from Steam if you have store credit somewhere or see a good deal on it.[/QUOTE]

Ah, great to know.

I've seen some $35ish copies on eBay, and a few games have been unloading codes in the low $40's. I may bite closer to Christmas, but I wish my 360 copy from Goozex would come so my husband could see the game and tell if he would like it. 5th in line there...
 
I wonder why Rocket Knight is 33% off. I'm not too concerned - I've been interested since its release, but I'll be ready to buy when the price reaches $3.74 or $2.50.

I guess what I'm truly wondering is why Konami would be holding off on really good price cuts for games like Silent Hill: Homecoming and Rocket Knight.
 
[quote name='anarchyoblivion']I believe SPAZ got some Winter Achievements; it's a pretty good indicator that it'll be discounted as it has a high chance of being part of whatever scavenger hunt / game Valve has planned.

(The whole list is here)
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2272641[/QUOTE]

I ended up buying it on GMG shortly after it came out cause I had some credit to use. I regret getting it there because updating the game through Capsule is a pain in the ass. If the game drops to the 5 buck mark, I'll rebuy it on Steam and uninstall it on Capsule.
 
Anyone surprised this thread is on stand-by until next sale 2h from now? If anything, non-Steam topic is the rule right now.
Sigh ... you know what, without the need to rage or hate on COD, this reminds me of marketing examples like toys for children, and how hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on publicity scientifically developed in order to adapt the early brain of a kid in order for them to feel the need of these products, and how concerned parents are trying to fight this without success.

It's all about the money D: why are people so unconcerned about customers? =/
 
Eh, I don't think I'm going to get this Indie Royale bundle. Dino D-Day is garbage, not interested in Eets, and Blackwell just doesn't seem as interesting as alllll the other adventure games I want to play/have.
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']Puzzle Chronicles is $6.69 (33% off). Anybody know why?[/QUOTE]
HOLIDAY SALE! Offer ends January 2nd

Weird, maybe they are jumping the gun early or something.

Daily is Star Wars The Force Unleashed II for $5. Thoughts?
 
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[quote name='utopianmachine']Eh, I don't think I'm going to get this Indie Royale bundle. Dino D-Day is garbage, not interested in Eets, and Blackwell just doesn't seem as interesting as alllll the other adventure games I want to play/have.[/QUOTE]

Shame on you. If you aren't loading up your Steam library with every game possible, why are you here? ;)
 
Battle: Los Angeles
Red Bull X-Fighters
Puzzle Chronicles
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
SAW
Silent Hill Homecoming
and BioZone
are all 33% off for some reason. They all seem like really random choices for a sale.
 
[quote name='BigSpoonyBard']Shame on you. If you aren't loading up your Steam library with every game possible, why are you here? ;)[/QUOTE]Because she likes to keep some money on the table for little things like food, electricity, water and rent/mortage payment? ;)
 
[quote name='BigSpoonyBard']Shame on you. If you aren't loading up your Steam library with every game possible, why are you here? ;)[/QUOTE]

I know. Just waiting for my account to get banned. ;)
 
[quote name='JakeNome']Battle: Los Angeles
Red Bull X-Fighters
Puzzle Chronicles
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
SAW
Silent Hill Homecoming
and BioZone
are all 33% off for some reason. They all seem like really random choices for a sale.[/QUOTE]

I know most, if not all, of those are published by Konami.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']Because she likes to keep some money on the table for little things like food, electricity, water and rent/mortage payment? ;)[/QUOTE]

And Christmas presents. Apparently, tis the season for me to think of other people. ;)
 
Managed to pick up the indie royale bundle when it dropped down to $2.99 an hour ago and I'm already starting to regret buying it.

At least I got it for the minimum. I'd regret it even worse if I'd pre-ordered.
 
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