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 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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  • 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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  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
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  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
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  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
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Other Keys that can be redeemed on Steam (CAG tested & verified)
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I think we can presume that Darksiders won't be a THQ Daily Deal considering that it was a regular Daily Deal a couple weeks ago.
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']I think we can presume that Darksiders won't be a THQ Daily Deal considering that it was a regular Daily Deal a couple weeks ago.[/QUOTE]
Metro 2033 was too.
 
Yeah i kinda hope Darksiders is > 5, but I think it will be the same as the daily deal. Just like Metro was $5 before and $5 now.
 
It would be nice to see Red Faction: Armageddon get a 75% discount to match Onlive's recent 75% reduction at $12.50. Unfortunately, it'll probably make a 50% reduction at $24.99.

I see Homefront making either a 50% or 66% dip at $14.99 and $10.xx, respectively. The recent price drop to $29.99 leads me to believe that it'll not make it to 75% off.

As usual, the $5 games will most likely be Darksiders, Metro 2033, STALKER , TQ Gold, Full Spectrum Warrior (SR2 might even make it to $3.75 but will surely be at least $5). Undoubtedly, there will be a dedicated COH day, and most certainly a Dawn of War day with all games getting deep reductions in some capacity (hoping Retribution's DLC goes on sale this time). One day will probably include Space Marine at a shitty 33% off (could be 50%).

The original SupCom games would be an added bonus if discounted. However, they only came out 2 weeks ago so we'll see. (Mafia 1 got a 75% reduction only about 2 weeks after release). They may also go the route of offering a bundled game by preordering Saints Row 3.
 
[quote name='DemonAlcohol']Anyone have a dungeon defenders 4 pack I can get in on? PM me[/QUOTE]

You know what, count me in on looking to join a Dungeon Defenders 4 pack also! Send me a PM if anyone has a spot for me to jump in on or plans to organize one.

Thanks!
 
So I have been waiting for this, and I don't have any of the games in the Hit Collection. There probably isn't going to be a better deal on these games is there?

I was sort of hoping they would have a collection of all the THQ games, but I will probably pick this up on the last day and hope for daily deals on some of the stuff not included.
 
[quote name='imretarded']So I have been waiting for this, and I don't have any of the games in the Hit Collection. There probably isn't going to be a better deal on these games is there?

I was sort of hoping they would have a collection of all the THQ games, but I will probably pick this up on the last day and hope for daily deals on some of the stuff not included.[/QUOTE]

If you don't have any of the games and you are interested in them, it's a pretty solid deal. I wouldn't call it a "Oh my god I need to buy it so badly that I'm going to run around like my pants are on fire" deal, but it's solid enough if you want most of the games.
 
[quote name='imretarded']So I have been waiting for this, and I don't have any of the games in the Hit Collection. There probably isn't going to be a better deal on these games is there?

I was sort of hoping they would have a collection of all the THQ games, but I will probably pick this up on the last day and hope for daily deals on some of the stuff not included.[/QUOTE]

Assuming you own NONE of the games in the package and are interested in ALL the games in the package, it is the best deal to purchase the Hit Collection now. Even in the best case scenario that ALL games in the package are daily deals at 75% off, the total separately would still be around $80 (This is by adding all the individual games at regular price equaling roughly around 310~)
 
I want to say I've heard good things about Puzzler World. I see there's a deal that if you get Puzzler World 2, you get the first one as well.

Any comments?
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']I want to say I've heard good things about Puzzler World. I see there's a deal that if you get Puzzler World 2, you get the first one as well.

Any comments?[/QUOTE]

The puzzles were easy enough that I just felt like I was going through the motions. Link-a-Pix were fun. I put around two hours in according to Steam, and I didn't feel like the puzzles were getting any more difficult.
 
Already own a good majority of the THQ catalog due to previous sales. Only thing I'm remotely interested in in Red Faction: Armageddon, but I wouldn't bite on that unless it was $5, which probably won't happen until next year.
 
[quote name='zico']To get or not to get Metro?[/QUOTE]
It's cheap, moody and atmospheric and I've enjoyed what I've played so far. Although I've only played it in small bits because I get all jumpy when it's dark because I'm a fucking coward.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']I want to say I've heard good things about Puzzler World. I see there's a deal that if you get Puzzler World 2, you get the first one as well.

Any comments?[/QUOTE]
Puzzler World is extremely basic and there are only a handful of puzzle types - - though there are a ton of them altogether. I'd say it's a decent purchase if you're a huge fan of the types of games you see in the screens, and Puzzler 2 certainly looks to have more variety than the first.

I'm a big puzzle game fan, but I can't see paying more than $2 for the new game.
 
In case any one is waiting for more recommendations to push them over the edge, Metro 2033 and Darksiders are excellent games well worth 5 bucks.
 
[quote name='imretarded']So I have been waiting for this, and I don't have any of the games in the Hit Collection. There probably isn't going to be a better deal on these games is there?
[/QUOTE]

Are you drunk right now?

Just buy the 2 or 3 games you [really] want during the daily/weekend/winter/summer deals. That way, you might spend $20 total. Imho, that pack is not brimming with solid gold. I would get Metro for $5 and then pick up 1 or 2 games later on (or maybe just stop after Metro).
 
Got Metro 2033, been waiting on the $5 sale again ever since I built my computer. Basically just going to use this as a benchmark and maybe try to play through it =)

I'm hoping for a decent sale on DoWII retribution, love the way this series has played out in terms of gameplay. Nice change from SCII.
 
[quote name='hal']Puzzler World is extremely basic and there are only a handful of puzzle types - - though there are a ton of them altogether. I'd say it's a decent purchase if you're a huge fan of the types of games you see in the screens, and Puzzler 2 certainly looks to have more variety than the first.

I'm a big puzzle game fan, but I can't see paying more than $2 for the new game.[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't call it only a handful. Including the shorter bonus puzzles, the original game has 14 different games, and PW2 has 18. Also, PW2 includes a "Master Mode" which contains larger, more difficult puzzles. For comparison, the Link-a-Pix puzzles in Challenge Mode are 15x15, while in Master Mode, they're 50x50. You do have to complete the Challenge Mode puzzles to unlock the Master Mode ones, though.
 
[quote name='Zbornak']I wouldn't call it only a handful. Including the shorter bonus puzzles, the original game has 14 different games, and PW2 has 18. Also, PW2 includes a "Master Mode" which contains larger, more difficult puzzles. For comparison, the Link-a-Pix puzzles in Challenge Mode are 15x15, while in Master Mode, they're 50x50. You do have to complete the Challenge Mode puzzles to unlock the Master Mode ones, though.[/QUOTE]

I ended up buying Puzzler World 2. With the bonus of getting the first Puzzler World, I figured I would enjoy this game on and off over time.
 
I've played about two hours of Puzzler World, and I'm definitely enjoying it. Until October 24th, I believe, you get Puzzler World 1 if you buy Puzzler World 2. For now, it's 20% off at $7.99. At about $4 a game that way, I thought it was worth it. For what it's worth, Puzzler World is $4.99 while Puzzler World 2 is $9.99 at it's regular price.

Also, if you own Puzzler World, you can buy Puzzler World 2 and receive a gift of Puzzler World.
 
[quote name='Zbornak']I wouldn't call it only a handful. Including the shorter bonus puzzles, the original game has 14 different games, and PW2 has 18. Also, PW2 includes a "Master Mode" which contains larger, more difficult puzzles. For comparison, the Link-a-Pix puzzles in Challenge Mode are 15x15, while in Master Mode, they're 50x50. You do have to complete the Challenge Mode puzzles to unlock the Master Mode ones, though.[/QUOTE]
Okay, well it's slightly more than a handful - 8 main puzzle types.

It's a DS game and it looks and feels like one. Incidentally, that platform is where I'd prefer to play that type of game, so it probably colors my opinion somewhat of the PC version.

I love games like Everyday Genius: SquareLogic on the PC though, so it must be something about the interface and lack of depth of most of those puzzles in Puzzler World that just doesn't work for me as well.

I bought it back when it was on sale for $1.69 and that seemed about right. It's also an iPhone app with a retail of $2.99, so there's a bit of a precedent in price. And this is, after all, CAG. ;)
 
[quote name='hal']I love games like Everyday Genius: SquareLogic on the PC though, so it must be something about the interface and lack of depth of most of those puzzles in Puzzler World that just doesn't work for me as well. [/QUOTE]

I've downloaded the demo of Everyday Genius. I've heard good things about it.
 
MIDWEEK MADNESS!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/57900/

Woot DNF for $9.99. If I didn't already have it I'd be all over it.

It is to celebrate the new DLC the parody pack which is free if you are a First Access member (othwerise it is $9.99) which involves having a code from the Borderlands GOTY (I think some people with just regular copies have it too if they owned it before the GOTY was released) and using said code on the first access website here.

http://www.dukenukem.com/access/#?age_gate

Anywho good deal.
 
Going to chime in and add my $0.02. As long as you're not holding it up to a decade or so of expectations, DN Forever is actually pretty fun. It's a pretty good FPS and delivers what I considered an enjoyable experience. Honestly, $10 seems like a pretty solid price point (in my opinion anyway) for what you get.
 
Titan Quest is a must buy right? It's on sale for $5 and I am at the page to buy it, just need confirmation that's it's good, lol.

Anyway DNF is a great deal for $10. Fun game, and while some people may be expecting more out of it, if your looking for a classic run and gun shooter, DNF will be a great choice and a steal for $10.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Titan Quest is a must buy right? It's on sale for $5 and I am at the page to buy it, just need confirmation that's it's good, lol.

Anyway DNF is a great deal for $10. Fun game, and while some people may be expecting more out of it, if your looking for a classic run and gun shooter, DNF will be a great choice and a steal for $10.[/QUOTE]

If you like hack and slash, Titan Quest is a must. Excellent game and has a great mod community
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']If you like hack and slash, Titan Quest is a must. Excellent game and has a great mod community[/QUOTE]
Thanks, just making sure. Bought Titan Quest :D. Could not pass up a $5 Titan's Quest gold.

Just realized the only THQ games I don't own out of that pack now is The Red Factions, Homefront, Company of Heroes and that MX vs ATV game. Unless Armageddon can hit a sub $10 pricepoint this sale, I wont need to buy anything else.

It really hurts me though that I bought Metro 2033 for my Dad's birthday and spent $26 on it today for a 360 copy. If only he had a gaming PC, I could of saved $20.
 
Rejoice! Titan Quest Gold for $5! Thank you Steam for not making me wait the entire week lol!

Going to download this as soon as I pick up my wife from the hospital :)
 
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