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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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Past Special Sales


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Steam Retail Key List

What is a CD key and where can I find it?

The CD Key is a serial number with a combination of 13, 18, or 25 letters and numbers - it can be found on a sticker inside your game's case or printed on the game's quick reference card.
The CD Key acts as your proof of purchase for the game - Steam Support may ask for it if you need to establish your ownership of an account. It is recommended that you keep your CD Key in a safe place to ensure the security of your account.

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:
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: ####-#####-####
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • AI War CD Keys in various formats
  • Aliens vs. Predator (2010 Release) CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Alpha Prime CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Audiosurf CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • BRINK CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • 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
  • Cities in Motion CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Civilization V CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Commander: Conquest of the Americas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Cricket Revolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah Multiplayer CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
  • Darksiders CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
  • Dawn of War II CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dawn of War II - Retribution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Defense Grid CD Keys in this format (Direct2Drive only): 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Duke Nukem Forever CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Empire: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-DDEFGH3-IJK4L-MNOPQ-RST56
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • F.E.A.R. 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Fallout: New Vegas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2010 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2011 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Front Mission Evolved CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Global Agenda CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
  • GTI Racing CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • 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
  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Just Cause 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
  • Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Killing Floor CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lara Croft Guardian of Light CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Last Remnant CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lionheart: Kings' Crusade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Colonies Edition CD Keys are not accepted on Steam
  • Mafia 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Magicka CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Metro 2033 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • MLB Front Office Manager CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade: Warband CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • NBA 2K9 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Napoleon: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Order of War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Prey CD Keys in this format: AAB1BB2C345CDD6E E7
  • R.U.S.E. CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: R.U.S.E. keys from Ubisoft's Digital River service are not accepted on Steam
  • RACE - the WTCC Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • RACE 07 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ragdoll Kung Fu CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Railworks CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Red Orchestra CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Rogue Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • SiN Episodes: Emergence CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Saint's Row 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Serious Sam HD CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Shattered Horizon CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Ship CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ship Simulator Extremes CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Silent Hill Homecoming CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Sniper: Ghost Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Space Trader CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • 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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The Ball (bought @D2D and tested by voken)
 
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[quote name='Solid-Snake-Eyes']Oh nice, this isn't a Steam deal but Saboteur is $5 on Direct2Drive. Game is not available on Steam. Going to grab it, loved it on PS3.[/QUOTE]

Nice heads-up! That is indeed a really cool game. I will have to reinstall that some time now that I have my Xbox 360 controller working with my PC. I couldn't control it well with KBM, but that's probably just me.
 
I have a question about Grand Theft Auto IV. Is there a "Car Handling mod" that makes driving feel more like the PS2 GTA's?

I truly hated the slip-'n-slide handling of GTAIV when I played it through on the 360.
 
[quote name='NeoGutsman']The game was patched about a week ago to be clearer and offer more time for players. Looks like it worked :D[/QUOTE]

I did the achievement at the start of the sale before it was apparently patched to make it easier and I still found it rather easy
 
How is Universe Sandbox? I'm getting a kind of Jodie Foster "Contact" vibe from it and I'm intrigued. There is something unimaginably haunting to me about feeling like a tiny atomic speck next to a giant planetary body, much like the movie, but it absolutely fascinates me. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone :)
 
[quote name='facls']Any thoughts on Driver San Francisco? I know it's not a bargain, but I haven't spent much this sale and the game looks really fun.[/QUOTE]

Same.

T-Money, will Amazon beat this deal?
 
[quote name='NeoGutsman']Nice heads-up! That is indeed a really cool game. I will have to reinstall that some time now that I have my Xbox 360 controller working with my PC. I couldn't control it well with KBM, but that's probably just me.[/QUOTE]
I don't know what they're talking about with a 360 pad fix for the game, but I found this and maybe it's useful to someone:

http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=310688
 
I wonder what I need to do to get the Puzzle Agent 2 achievement... I've already exceeded the dollar amount needed, I believe.

Edit: Oh, I see. It's just the amount for one puzzle. Should get it in a sec.
 
[quote name='Solid-Snake-Eyes']Oh nice, this isn't a Steam deal but Saboteur is $5 on Direct2Drive. Game is not available on Steam. Going to grab it, loved it on PS3.[/QUOTE]

Does the key activate on Origin by chance?
 
[quote name='Honeybaked Ham']I am with you, I tried those levels once and laughed.[/QUOTE]
I don't mind hard, but theze (fan-made?) levels are also poorly paced and shoddily designed, which is where challenge becomes frustration, at least for me. Ugh.

I 100%'d Super Meat Boy on the Xbox, but these levels? Pass.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']I wonder what I need to do to get the Puzzle Agent 2 achievement... I've already exceeded the dollar amount needed, I believe.[/QUOTE]

I had already finished and uninstalled the game, so I reinstalled and started it, and when I got to the case file the achievement unlocked.
 
picking up New Vegas I was waiting for it since the this sale started, not picking up any of the DLC though until I know it plays nice with my pc. I had a difficult time getting Fallout 3 run on a newly built rig the game just kept on crashing whenever I made it out of the vault
 
Still have time time on the Two Tribes pack. I was considering picking it up for the (at least 2) achievements, but I'm not sure. I figure these games are bound to show up in a bundle sooner or later :/
 
Man I hope tomorrow we'll see the Champions Online achievement. I already got it the other day and I'd hate to think I wasted 3 hours for no reason :(
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Does the key activate on Origin by chance?[/QUOTE]
No idea. Looks like it has Securom which I can live with, didn't find a deauthorize tool after a few minutes searching google, maybe you can do it through the Securom utility. Downloading now. Kinda concerning that paying via Paypal on Direct2Drive I never had to log into Paypal or type in my password. Odd.
 
[quote name='blitztwn36']Thanks - mulling new vegas but I know I won't play it until the complete edition is launched in the coming months.[/QUOTE]

It's gonna launch at full price, this is $15 now for all the major content. The new weapons are passable, and that pre order DLC pack is accessible by console commands anyway.
 
[quote name='Dragonsbane']Wow, I really dont want to do any of these acheievements today lol[/QUOTE]
I stopped doing achievements a couple days ago because I wanted to go back to playing games just for the fun of it.
 
Anyone that buys The Saboteur on D2D and uses Origin as well, can you try and activate it on there and see if you can please? I don't trust D2D since gamefly took over (more so due to the email saying that you should backup your games from them cause they might not have them all again, not that I trust Origin much at all anyways)
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Anyone that buys The Saboteur on D2D and uses Origin as well, can you try and activate it on there and see if you can please? I don't trust D2D since gamefly took over (more so due to the email saying that you should backup your games from them cause they might not have them all again, not that I trust Origin much at all anyways)[/QUOTE]
I didn't take that email to mean they may not have the games on Gamefly. They said they would have all the games but to back up in case there were any complications. They said non-game content like strategy guides will not transfer over. The message was clear that downloading your games was just a precaution, just in case.

If someone can give me an example of an Origin activation code I could see if my Saboteur code is in the same format, if that makes any sense.

Whoa, I re-read the D2D/Gamefly email and it's more along the lines of what you said after all: "Download your favorite game purchases from Direct2Drive. We plan to have as many game files as possible available on GameFly. Just to be sure, please download your old game files before the transition." I think I have my games downloaded from them already.
 
[quote name='facls']I had already finished and uninstalled the game, so I reinstalled and started it, and when I got to the case file the achievement unlocked.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, reinstalling the game now.
 
Ok so looks like the Super Meat Boy servers got hacked and no one can do the achievement as of right now. What's bad is Team Meat was informed about the security flaw, and they said "Trust me it's fine" :wall:
 
[quote name='Solid-Snake-Eyes']I didn't take that email to mean they may not have the games on Gamefly. They said they would have all the games but to back up in case there were any complications. They said non-game content like strategy guides will not transfer over. The message was clear that downloading your games was just a precaution, just in case.

If someone can give me an example of an Origin activation code I could see if my Saboteur code is in the same format, if that makes any sense.

Whoa, I re-read the D2D/Gamefly email and it's more along the lines of what you said after all: "Download your favorite game purchases from Direct2Drive. We plan to have as many game files as possible available on GameFly. Just to be sure, please download your old game files before the transition." I think I have my games downloaded from them already.[/QUOTE]

The activation code should just be the cd key you get when you buy the game I think then just try and register that on Origin.

Yeah I don't like that email that D2D/GF sent out and that is why I'd like to at least know the game will be available from 2 different sources to download at least. Though I rather use Origin since I have it running for BF3 already.

Thanks in advance, I do appreciate it.
 
Which DLC for New Vegas is worth it? Buying all of them for me is roughly $12-13 (I live in Washington so tax :p) but as a true CAG I'm trying to shave a few bucks here and there. Thanks in advance!
 
Toki Tori is a clever and fun puzzler, one of my favorites. The snowflakes were a fun challenge.

Driver San Francisco is absolutely amazing. I love it dearly. Though on PC it has UbiDRM so it's up to you. Just a great great game.
 
[quote name='NeoGutsman']Which DLC for New Vegas is worth it? Buying all of them for me is roughly $12-13 (I live in Washington so tax :p) but as a true CAG I'm trying to shave a few bucks here and there. Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]
Old World Blues hands down!
 
[quote name='paulcalypse']Old World Blues hands down![/QUOTE]

Just Old World Blues? None of the others are worth playing?
 
[quote name='Flowette']So who in god's name was it?

*strokes chin*

Whoever, wherever, you are, well observed.

Also, fuck Toki Tori achievement. /RAGE[/QUOTE]

:applause:

The controls for that game are terrible.
 
[quote name='Tsel']How are the Fallout: New Vegas DLCs? Any of them considered must-own?[/QUOTE]

All are worth it if for nothing else than raising the level cap.
 
[quote name='gbpackers94']Two questions about today's sales:
1. What are the chances that HiB4 will be included as a bonus for paying more than the average for HiB5, and when is HiB5 supposed to come out? (asking b/c of Super Meat Boy)
2. Is Civ 5 noticeably better than Civ 4? If I didn't really like Civ 4 will I like Civ 5?[/QUOTE]

2. I've played Civ II, III, V, and Revolution, but not IV. From what I understand, Civ V is more streamlined than Civ IV to make it more approachable to newer players. So, if you didn't like Civ IV because it was too complicated, you might like Civ V. If it just didn't suit your tastes, though, you probably won't like Civ V.


On a related note, I finally bought the Civ V DLC. I skipped the Cradle of Civilization map packs, but bought all the civilization DLC for $11:

  • Babylon - $1.69
  • Spain/Inca Double Civ Pack - $2.54
  • Polynesia - $1.69
  • Denmark and Explorers Combo Pack - $2.54
  • Korea/Wonders Combo Pack - $2.54
 
Puzzle Agent 2 for me today. Got the first game in last year's $5 Indie Story Bundle and loved it. Also bit on Xotic for reasons not entirely clear to me.
 
[quote name='TheLongshot']Ah, it is time to post this again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIRPcICB-iY[/QUOTE]

Haha, YES! Always makes me laugh! That Atkinson girl is so smokin hot.

Anyways I'm not even going to try the meatboy achievement. They probably chose that one because it was in the humble indie bundle. Nope, savegame achievement for me if there's going to be one.

And another boring sale day. I'll have to start looking for interesting non-dailies.
 
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