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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 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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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='IronSerif']I have this through OnLive and played about a couple of hours. I definitely enjoyed it but don't think I could play without a controller.

Good game though, not sure if I'm ready to double dip on this one yet.[/QUOTE]

I played Trine on Steam. I used a 360 controller. So, I'm not sure what your point is. Most serious PC gamers have controllers, too.

PS - The wizard controls better with KBAM.
 
I loved Gun a lot.

Though, yeah, it should be cheaper for $5.

By the way, those Hector games? Delightful. You'd be a dope not to get them when they next go on sale.
 
[quote name='Vegan']Most serious PC gamers have controllers, too.
[/QUOTE]

That depends on your definition of 'serious PC gamers,' if you mean ones that play console games on PC to reap the benefits of higher definition graphics then sure. If you mean gamers who are serious about PC centric games then... no. While I do own a controller (picked it up for $10) the only game I've used it for was Meat Boy.
 
Loved Trine. I played it with a keyboard and mouse because I think the wizard was easier to control (make boxes) with a mouse. Normally for a platformer like this I would use a controller.
 
[quote name='Mooby']That depends on your definition of 'serious PC gamers,' if you mean ones that play console games on PC to reap the benefits of higher definition graphics then sure. If you mean gamers who are serious about PC centric games then... no. While I do own a controller (picked it up for $10) the only game I've used it for was Meat Boy.[/QUOTE]

Yeesh, I stepped in here to see what deals hit today, and I see we've started measuring our "serious pc gamer" e-penises. Great. :roll:
 
[quote name='argyle']Yeesh, I stepped in here to see what deals hit today, and I see we've started measuring our "serious pc gamer" e-penises. Great. :roll:[/QUOTE]

Agreed, stop with the e-penis-envy and braggery.
 
GAH!!! All of these deals would be great if i could recover my dang steam account. Everytime i try to recover it, they tell me they are sending me an email that i never get.
 
Personally, the luxury of relaxing on my bed and enjoying a game with a controller outweighs the precision and accuracy gained when using a mouse and keyboard. However, I don't deny that the mouse and keyboard has its benefits and is absolutely necessary when competitive, especially in FPS games; anyone who argues against this is foolish.
 
[quote name='atreyuevr']Controllers are for consoles. =][/QUOTE]

Neither gamepads nor KBAM are "for" either. It depends on the game. Period.
 
[quote name='anarchyoblivion']Personally, the luxury of relaxing on my bed and enjoying a game with a controller outweighs the precision and accuracy gained when using a mouse and keyboard. However, I don't deny that the mouse and keyboard has its benefits and is absolutely necessary when competitive, especially in FPS games; anyone who argues against this is foolish.[/QUOTE]

I play Team Fortress 2 with a 360 pad and I consistently place at the top of the board.

It can be done.
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']I play Team Fortress 2 with a 360 pad and I consistently place at the top of the board.

It can be done.[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry, but you must be playing in a controller-only server. You can't possibly say that you'd perform better than someone with a mouse/keyboard or even you playing with a mouse/keyboard.
 
[quote name='Vegan']Neither gamepads nor KBAM are "for" either. It depends on the game. Period.[/QUOTE]

Controllers are for consoles, silly Vegan.
 
Considering the Total War Mega Pack as a last minute purchase. Would it be a good idea to get it if I'm totally new to the Total War series?
 
[quote name='atreyuevr']Controllers are for GAMES THAT WERE DESIGNED FOR THEM. =][/QUOTE]

Fixed that for you! ;)
 
How about we all play how we want to play? Considering we're experiencing great games together, I see no reason to say they can't be played how you like.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']How about we all play how we want to play? Considering we're experiencing great games together, I see no reason to say they can't be played how you like.[/QUOTE]

This. There are games that I feel work better with a controller and games I feel work better with a KBAM. There are also just times that because I grew up as a console kid that I want to use a controller even if KBAM is ideal. Then there are times where I want to ride my exercise bike and play a game at the same time(do this almost every day) or lounge on the couch. Either of those times obviously a KBAM are not going to work.

Different people will want different set ups for different reasons at different times.
 
Gamer A: "Controllers are better!"
Gamer B: "M/K is better!"
Gamer C: "They're both good in their own way."
Gamer A & B: "Shut up!"

I don't know why so many people feel the need to rehash the Controller vs M/K debate. You've seen it before. This isn't your first day on the internet.
 
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[quote name='MSI Magus']This. There are games that I feel work better with a controller and games I feel work better with a KBAM. There are also just times that because I grew up as a console kid that I want to use a controller even if KBAM is ideal. Then there are times where I want to ride my exercise bike and play a game at the same time(do this almost every day) or lounge on the couch. Either of those times obviously a KBAM are not going to work.

Different people will want different set ups for different reasons at different times.[/QUOTE]

Re: bolded part, I can't believe that never occurred to me.
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']Please put Bastion on sale, Baby Jesus![/QUOTE]
I'm sure it will be on BF. Sadly, I don't think Valve has the balls to drop it to $5 which is my price point. :\
 
[quote name='radioactivez0r']Re: bolded part, I can't believe that never occurred to me.[/QUOTE]

Heh yeah I was so glad I thought of riding the bike and playing games at the same time. Years ago I used to find it difficult to get the motivation to exercise and was trying to think of a way to make it more entertaining. My wife suggested movies, but im not the biggest movie/TV guy. Hit me like a rocket though that if I had a sit down exercise bike it requires nothing of your hands so I could play more slow paced games like RPGs or board games while riding the bike. Recently iv been playing Risk or Magic Cards(on my PS3) while I have a podcast, wrestling or daily show going on my PC. Makes working out so much more tolerable.
 
Ugh. Gave into temptation and picked up Alpha Protocol for $2. Not sure when I'll get around to playing it, but it's hard to pass up a game like that for $2, especially since there seem to be quite a few people that really like it, despite the not-so-great reviews.
 
[quote name='VanillaCena']Considering the Total War Mega Pack as a last minute purchase. Would it be a good idea to get it if I'm totally new to the Total War series?[/QUOTE]

That's a heck of a deal. If you like those types of games (I do), I'd get it. In fact, I played TW: Rome for about 7 hours last night. I'm newer to this series to. There's mods for these games as well.

Been tempted to get the new Shogun 2, but I have all those games in the TW pack that should last me until it's sub $20.

Rome is the best in that pack from what I hear. Napoleon seems to be hit or miss depending on your tastes. Empire is so-so from what I gather and Medieval is fun if you like that era (many mods too).
 
Yuk.

I was hoping maybe Capcom would follow up the sale they had on their own site with a publisher's week of their own on Steam.

Looking for super-cheap Dead Rising 2 and SSF4:AE
 
[quote name='hal']Yuk.

I was hoping maybe Capcom would follow up the sale they had on their own site with a publisher's week of their own on Steam.

Looking for super-cheap Dead Rising 2 and SSF4:AE[/QUOTE]

Capcom doesn't know how to do sales on Steam. They keep their MSRP high then do a crappy 50% off and the game is still way to expensive.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Capcom doesn't know how to do sales on Steam. They keep their MSRP high then do a crappy 50% off and the game is still way to expensive.[/QUOTE]

This is true, but they did let SF4 go for a decent price last year (~$10) and I remain hopeful. Capcom and Activision are both notoriously stingy .
 
[quote name='Quicksilvers']Just finished Alpha Protocol. All I want to do is play it again. Thanks for the recommendation.[/QUOTE]

That's honestly how I felt about the game as well when I originally bought it for the 360, it's one of the few that I didn't throw in the "crap to trade-in" pile and one I will hold onto.
 
[quote name='Quicksilvers']Just finished Alpha Protocol. All I want to do is play it again. Thanks for the recommendation.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, just bought it and still playing it. Skipped on it when it first came out due to the mixed/negative reviews, but now I'm wondering why it didn't get better ratings...

I generally dig TPS-RPG hybrids, and I'm really liking the stat bent that Alpha Protocol takes.
 
I have a strong feeling that it'll be a Capcom "1 deal a day" from Thursday-Monday as the weekend deal (similar to last week's Sega weekend).

Unfortunately, it'll probably be crappy, limited to only 50% off titles (RE5 and DMC4 at $9.99, Dead Rising 2 and Dead Planet 2 at $14.99)
 
[quote name='Howzer']Yeah, just bought it and still playing it. Skipped on it when it first came out due to the mixed/negative reviews, but now I'm wondering why it didn't get better ratings...

I generally dig TPS-RPG hybrids, and I'm really liking the stat bent that Alpha Protocol takes.[/QUOTE]

I've played about four mission and am enjoying myself quite a bit. It sure isn't perfect, the AI is quite stupid and the game, so far, is quite easy, but it was more than worth two dollars.

FWIW, I haven't yet played the new Deus Ex, I imagine playing Alpha Protocol after DEHR must be quite a disappointment.
 
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