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 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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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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Got the Psychonauts achievement.. and it rewarded me with more coal lol. The game is great, but the low quality cutscenes are hideous, wish those were more polished.
 
[quote name='sunghost']Got the Psychonauts achievement.. and it rewarded me with more coal lol. The game is great, but the low quality cutscenes are hideous, wish those were more polished.[/QUOTE]

I tried to play the game years ago and found it horribly ugly. Granted, I never had an Xbox and was playing this on 360. The game is far prettier on PC. So, you know, that's something. ;)
 
[quote name='Kuma']Soooo Shogun 2 is on sale over at Amazon for 7.50... Its a Steam game too[/QUOTE]

Worth it at that price for sure.
I actually bought it when it 15 bucks at the end of november. Should of waited, but i got my moneys worth so far. So no complaints.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']I tried to play the game years ago and found it horribly ugly. Granted, I never had an Xbox and was playing this on 360. The game is far prettier on PC. So, you know, that's something. ;)[/QUOTE]

I played Pyschonauts on Xbox when it first came out. I adore that game as well as Schafer. A must play, especially now with achievements and higher quality. I got the achievement and the game looks great imo. The story line is very powerful and the characters are hilarious and some of the best i've ever had the pleasure of meeting. The music is fantastic too. Easily in my top 25 of all time. I'd call it moving as well. I picked it up w/o hesitation.
 
[quote name='BigSpoonyBard']I would really like to sit down with whoever came up with this coupon idea. They're equivalent to giving you nothing since the games you get coupons on are cheaper during the current sale than they would be if you used the coupon once it became valid in January. There is absolutely zero point to them. I'd rather they tell me I'm getting nothing instead of cluttering up a screen with useless coupons.[/QUOTE]

What if we could use the coupons to craft even better coupons (25% + 25% = 50%)?

I would retract all my newly found hate for these "Mann Co Supply Crates" of the Steam inventory.
 
You are all scaring me now with this whole coal crafting into useless coupons thing. I don't know what to do with my coal...
 
[quote name='T4L3NTZ']You are all scaring me now with this whole coal crafting into useless coupons thing. I don't know what to do with my coal...[/QUOTE]
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BURN HE... er, IT!!!
 
[quote name='sunghost']Got the Psychonauts achievement.. and it rewarded me with more coal lol. The game is great, but the low quality cutscenes are hideous, wish those were more polished.[/QUOTE]

Reminds me of Deus Ex Human Revolution ... ba dum ching ...

Seriously though, it makes me sad that I stopped playing Deus Ex after an hour because I was so bothered by the low res cutscenes and I still haven't gone back yet
 
I managed to get The Witcher enhanced edition from crafting 7 coal.. the problem is, I already own it. Oh well, hopefully I can trade it for something I want. Much better than a coupon, in either case.
 
Many kind thank yous, my friend.

[quote name='endergeek123']I have a HumbleBundle 3 key for anyone who wants it:

4IMAN-G5N5M-2HI5K[/QUOTE]
 
So, Chantelise and Psychonauts for me today, to go along with Dungeons Of Dreadmor. The latter is probably the last game I will buy for a Steam achievment.
 
I bought Dungeons of Dredmor on Monday, right before it was a daily deal. Oh well. Only "lost" $2. :p I definitely don't get upset about those times, though, because I make out so well on so many other games!

Picked up these so far...
Hamiltons Great Adventure
Dungeons of Dredmor
Defense Grid: The Awakening DLC: You Monster!
Aaaaaaa! Awesome
Aaaaa!!! Brutal Concussion
Hamilton's Great Adventure - Retro Fever DLC
Dungeons of Dredmor: Realm of the Diggle Gods
Pendulo Adventure Pack
Anomaly: Warzone Earth
 
[quote name='RollingSkull']I watched some Youtube videos of DNF and the DLC for it and boy howdy it convinced me not to buy it real fast. Snapped me out of whatever spell they had that magically convinced me that DNF would not be utter crap with some magic DLC campaign.

Thanks a bunch to you all who tried to stop me from buying DNF. You are heroes, every one of you. You stopped me from becoming a statistic.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for chronicling your DNF struggle. I, too, have been tempted by its $5 admission price for "fun." Playing the demo scared me straight and has kept me off that junk ever since.

Glad it didn't come to an intervention. Still sad that I have a friend who swears DNF is the best FPS he's played in years...
 
Double dipped on the Double Fine pack. Already got a 100% on Costume Quest for PS3 but looking forward to playing it again. I bought Pyschonaughts on a GOG 24hr sale and haven't touched it. I like to support Mr Schafer.
 
Why do I feel the need to buy something everyday?

Picked up Costume Quest. Never played it before but it always sounded like a fun, short romp.
 
got psychonauts for $2.50. Ive been waiting on it for a long time.

On a side note, apparently Gish has Steam achievements now. I dont know when they added that.

Also I read someone say that Renegade Ops was super boring. I finally got around to playing it, and its LOADS of fun. I love twin stick shooters. It only gets better with the ability to level up and learn perks.
 
has anyone played anything from the gundemonium collection? 3 bullet hell shmups for $5 is pretty tempting... then again, they have winter chevos so it might be a daily. any opinions on the games though?
 
I bought Tropico 4 last night, I had to go to bed. :(
I'm inspired to be like Roger from American Dad when he was in charge of the isle of bananrama. :D
 
[quote name='TheLongshot']So, Chantelise and Psychonauts for me today, to go along with Dungeons Of Dreadmor. The latter is probably the last game I will buy for a Steam achievment.[/QUOTE]

I remember someone on here saying it was fun. I bought it and found out that person is a horrible liar
 
[quote name='Kuma']I remember someone on here saying it was fun. I bought it and found out that person is a horrible liar[/QUOTE]
Not to be antagonistic, but I've noticed more and more people posting comments like these. As CAG's, we're more likely to respect responses if one gives a reason for critical posts. Otherwise, it's Drama Rockets left and right from the Internet Children.

CAG's, do not let this place become like every other forum; Let's unite (Unite.) in our quest to spend as little as possible.
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']Not to be antagonistic, but I've noticed more and more people posting comments like these. As CAG's, we're more likely to respect responses if one gives a reason for critical posts. Otherwise, it's Drama Rockets left and right from the Internet Children.

CAG's, do not let this place become like every other forum; Let's unite (Unite.) in our quest to spend as little as possible.[/QUOTE]

solidarity.
 
[quote name='houdinilogic']solidarity.[/QUOTE]
Not to be antagonistic, but I've noticed more and more people posting "one-word" comments like these. As CAG's, we're more likely to respect responses if one uses multiple words and complete sentences in his or her posts. Otherwise, it's Drama Rockets left and right from the Internet Children.

CAG's, do not let this place become like every other forum; Let's unite (Unite.) in our quest to spend as little as possible.
 
Dungeons of Dredmor took 2-3 attempts for me to "get" it.

First time i tried it, I liked all of the various perks that you could give your character but then I blew it all by dying within 30 seconds.

I tried it the following night, but wasn't feeling in the mood and ended up quitting after hacking 2-3 blobs to a jellified death.

It wasn't until a friend mentioned that he'd played it (and really enjoyed it), coupled with a few well-writted articles on http://www.RockPaperShotgun.com, that I decided to give it a proper shot. The tutorial, all 10 minutes of it, made a hell of a difference. I played, died after an hour, and had a good time. I'll be re-visiting once I've got some Xmas achies out of my system, it's a grower :)

Sidenote - I've played quite of a bit of Binding of Isaac, recently too. Not something I expected I would like when I first picked it up.
 
[quote name='Flowette']Dungeons of Dredmor
It wasn't until a friend mentioned that he'd played it (and really enjoyed it), coupled with a few well-writted articles on http://www.RockPaperShotgun.com, that I decided to give it a proper shot. The tutorial, all 10 minutes of it, made a hell of a difference. I played, died after an hour, and had a good time. I'll be re-visiting once I've got some Xmas achies out of my system, it's a grower :)
[/QUOTE]

This. For those saying the game is difficult, play the tutorial. It's practically essential.
 
Well my Psychonauts wont be downloaded in time to get the achievement anyway, but it's alright.

Totally not going to get the achievements for Binding of Issac or Super Meat Boy. Those are just hell.

One hour till today's drops, can't wait :lol:
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Well my Psychonauts wont be downloaded in time to get the achievement anyway, but it's alright.

Totally not going to get the achievements for Binding of Issac or Super Meat Boy. Those are just hell.

One hour till today's drops, can't wait :lol:[/QUOTE]

Unless I am mistaken you can still go for previous achievements even after the day their listed.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Well my Psychonauts wont be downloaded in time to get the achievement anyway, but it's alright.

Totally not going to get the achievements for Binding of Issac or Super Meat Boy. Those are just hell.

One hour till today's drops, can't wait :lol:[/QUOTE]

I don't think you're required to get the achievements on the day they're featured in order to get the gift. Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not 100% certain. :drool:
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']Not to be antagonistic, but I've noticed more and more people posting "one-word" comments like these. As CAG's, we're more likely to respect responses if one uses multiple words and complete sentences in his or her posts. Otherwise, it's Drama Rockets left and right from the Internet Children.

CAG's, do not let this place become like every other forum; Let's unite (Unite.) in our quest to spend as little as possible.[/QUOTE]

unite
 
[quote name='SpiceBro']I don't think you're required to get the achievements on the day they're featured in order to get the gift. Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not 100% certain. :drool:[/QUOTE]

You're correct. I got the Anamoly achievement yesterday after the new sales started.
 
[quote name='pROvIs']unite[/QUOTE]
At least houdinilogic was nice enough to put a period.
[quote name='houdinilogic']solidarity.[/QUOTE]
I would like to thank houdinilogic, pROvIs, and Kuma [I suppose.] for making my day.
 
[quote name='TheGreatWang']You're correct. I got the Anamoly achievement yesterday after the new sales started.[/QUOTE]
Nice, now I need those indie mega packs to daily :D
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']At least houdinilogic was nice enough to put a period.

I would like to thank houdinilogic, pROvIs, and Kuma [I suppose.] for making my day.[/QUOTE]

welcome.
 
[quote name='Flowette']It wasn't until a friend mentioned that he'd played it (and really enjoyed it), coupled with a few well-writted articles on http://www.RockPaperShotgun.com, that I decided to give it a proper shot. The tutorial, all 10 minutes of it, made a hell of a difference. I played, died after an hour, and had a good time. I'll be re-visiting once I've got some Xmas achies out of my system, it's a grower :)
[/QUOTE]

Agree whole-heartedly here. I must have died 5 times trying to get that Christmas achievement. The game isn't super instantly approachable. Once I played the tutorial, I was able to survive much longer.
 
You know, I tried out DoD briefly after getting it from an indie bundle and didn't care for it. Playing it to get the achievement yesterday, I had a blast. Maybe it's an acquired taste.
 
I am a weak man. After going all day avoiding it, picked up costume quest, psychonauts, and DoD. Oh lottery-style gifts you are too tempting.
 
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