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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V4! You can find the V1 thread (Nov 2010-July 2011) here, V2 thread (July 2011 - Feb 2012) here, and V3 thread (Feb-July 2012) here. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

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We appreciate you helping keep this thread up to date. The sales change virtually every day so no one person has the time to update them all. If you notice a game is no longer on sale, feel free to delete its line from the sale list. Of course, if you see a game is on sale, add it to the list. Make sure your changes match the thread's format! For example, every game that's on sale is part of an unordered list. When adding a game to the list, copy an existing line and update the link, title, and prices. That way, the format stays correct. Do not list percentages off! We list the original price and the sale price here. If you have any suggestions for major changes to the post/thread, PM me (EastX) about them.
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Steam Games and DLC on Sale - Updated 8/9



Daily Deal(s)

Midweek Madness Deal(s)

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Weekend Deal(s)

Other Deals
Steam Games on Sale Elsewhere - Updated 8/9



Amazon

  • Amazon - Current Deals
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GamersGate
Greenman Gaming

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Preorder Deals - Updated 8/9
Group Buys - Updated 8/14

Several multiplayer Steam games are available in 2-packs or 4-packs. These packs offer a discount over buying multiple copies of a game separately. We also maintain group buy trade threads for several games, so please use those threads if you're interested in setting up a group buy.

Free Stuff - Updated 4/3

There are several free games and mods on Steam. These are a few choice ones; you can find a full list here. Note that free games are not permanently attached to your Steam account like actual purchases would be. You'll need to manually download a game again from the website if you uninstall it.

Steam around CAG

If you are interested in joining the Steam CAG Community or participating in a trade or group buy with fellow Cheap Ass Gamers, please do so in the dedicated threads and not in the deal discussion thread. In the dedicated threads you will find CAGers with the same specialized interest who will be much quicker (and happier) to respond than in the Deals thread.

Past Special Sales

Visit www.steamgamesales.com to check previous sale prices on Steam games. We do keep track of some older sales here though:

Steam Retail Key List

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

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601

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 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)
Supreme Commander Forged Alliance (gives both FA and original, bought @amazon and tested by vism)

Summer Sale 2012

Daily Deals

Daily Deals 7/12
  • Legend of Grimrock - $14.99 $5.99
  • Crusader Kings II - $39.99 $9.99
  • Terraria - $9.99 $2.49
  • Indie Bundle I - $39.99 $9.99
    Contains:
    • Anomaly: Warzone Earth
    • Cave Story+
    • Edge
    • Lone Survivor
    • The Baconing
  • Might and Magic Pack - $104.94 $29.99
    Contains:
    • Dark Messiah Might and Magic
    • Heroes of Might and Magic V
      • Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate
      • Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East
    • Might & Magic Clash of Heroes
    • Might & Magic Heroes VI


Daily Deals 7/13

Daily Deals 7/14

Daily Deals 7/15

Daily Deals 7/16

Daily Deals 7/17


Daily Deals 7/18

Daily Deals 7/19

Daily Deals 7/20

Daily Deals 7/21

Daily Deals 7/22
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Community Choice Winners


Flash Sales


Publisher Packs


  • MumboJumbo Collection - $79.99 $34.99
    • 7 Wonders II
    • 7 Wonders: Treasure of Seven
    • Chainz 2: Relinked
    • Discovery! A Seek and Find Adventure
    • Glowfish
    • Little Farm
    • Luxor
    • Luxor 2
    • Luxor 3
    • Luxor Amun Rising
    • Luxor Evolved
    • Luxor: 5th Passage
    • Luxor: Mah Jong
    • Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife
    • Midnight Mysteries
    • Midnight Mysteries 2: Salem Witch Trials
    • Midnight Mysteries 3: Devil on the Mississippi
    • Midnight Mysteries 4: Haunted Houdini
    • Pickers
    • Reaxxion
    • Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch
    • Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena
    • Zombie Bowl-o-Rama
  • 2K Collection - $219.92 $49.99
    • BioShock 2
    • Borderlands
    • Duke Nukem Forever
    • Mafia II
    • Sid Meier's Civilization V
    • Spec Ops: The Line
    • The Darkness II
  • PopCap Complete Pack - $99.99 $49.99
    • Amazing Adventures Around the World
    • Amazing Adventures The Lost Tomb
    • AstroPop Deluxe
    • Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
    • Bejeweled Deluxe
    • Bejeweled Twist
    • Bejeweled 3
    • Big Money! Deluxe
    • Bookworm Adventures Deluxe
    • Bookworm Deluxe
    • Bookworm Adventures Volume 2
    • Chuzzle Deluxe
    • Dynomite Deluxe
    • Escape Rosecliff Island
    • Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe
    • Hammer Heads Deluxe
    • Heavy Weapon Deluxe
    • Iggle Pop Deluxe
    • Insaniquarium Deluxe
    • Mystery P.I. - Lost in Los Angeles
    • Mystery P.I. - The Lottery Ticket
    • Mystery P.I. - The New York Fortune
    • Mystery P.I. - The Vegas Heist
    • Peggle Deluxe
    • Peggle Nights
    • Pizza Frenzy Deluxe
    • Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
    • Rocket Mania Deluxe
    • Talismania Deluxe
    • The Wizard's Pen
    • Typer Shark! Deluxe
    • Venice Deluxe
    • Zuma Deluxe
    • Zuma's Revenge!
  • 1C Collection - $327.62 $49.99
    • Cryostasis
    • King's Bounty: Armored Princess
    • King's Bounty: Crossworlds
    • King's Bounty: The Legend
    • Men of War
    • Men of War: Assault Squad
      • MP Supply Pack Alpha
      • MP Supply Pack Bravo
      • MP Supply Pack Charlie
      • Skirmish Pack
    • Men of War: Condemned Heroes
    • Men of War: Red Tide
    • Men of War: Vietnam
      • Special Edition Upgrade Pack
    • NecroVision
    • NecroVision: Lost Company
    • Rig n Roll
    • Space Rangers 2: Reboot
    • Theatre of War 3: Korea
  • Strategy First Collection - $99.99 $49.99
    • 688 (I) Hunter/Killer
    • 9th Company: Roots of Terror
    • Ankh 2: Heart of Osiris
    • Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods
    • Armada 2526
    • Bad Rats: The Rat's Revenge
    • BC Kings
    • Birth of America
    • Chocolatier: Decadence by Design
    • Cooking Dash
    • Culpa Innata
    • Dangerous Waters
    • Dark Fall: Lost Souls
    • Darkstar One
    • Deep Black: Reloaded
    • Diaper Dash
    • Dimensity
    • Diner Dash: Hometown Hero
    • DinerTown Detective Agency
    • DinerTown Tycoon
    • Disciples II: Gallean's Return
    • Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
    • Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child
    • Ducati World Championship
    • Emerald City Confidential
    • Exodus from the Earth
    • Fireburst
    • Fitness Dash
    • FlatOut
    • FlatOut 2
    • FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction
    • FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
    • Fleet Command
    • Gemini Lost
    • Ghost Master
    • Hazen: The Dark Whispers
    • Hotel Dash Suite Success
    • Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command
    • Ironclads: American Civil War
    • Ironclads: Anglo Russian War 1866
    • Ironclads: Chincha Islands War 1866
    • Ironclads: High Seas
    • Ironclads: Schleswig War 1864
    • Jack Keane
    • Jagged Alliance 2 Gold: Unfinished Business
    • Jagged Alliance 2: Gold Pack
    • Mahjong Roadshow
    • Making History: The Calm & the Storm
    • Nightshift Legacy: The Jaguar's Eye
    • Parking Dash
    • Patrician III
    • Perimeter 2: New Earth
    • Port Royale 2
    • Puzzle Kingdoms
    • Razor2: Hidden Skies
    • Sacred Gold
    • Space Empires IV Deluxe
    • Space Empires V
    • Sub Command
    • The Great Art Race
    • The Nightshift Code
    • TriJinx: A Kristine Kross Mystery
    • Valerie Porter and the Scarlet Scandal
    • Vegas: Make It Big
    • Wandering Willows
    • Wedding Dash 2: Rise Around the World
    • World Basketball Manager 2010
    • Zenerchi
    • Zombie Pirates
  • Paradox Collection - $272.72 $49.99
    • Crusader Kings II
    • Defenders of Ardania
    • Europa Universalis III Complete
    • Europa Universalis III: Divine Wind
    • Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne
    • Gettysburg: Armored Warfare
    • Magicka
      • Final Frontier
      • Frozen Lake
      • Gamer Bundle
      • Holiday Spirit Item Pack
      • Horror Props Item Pack
      • Lonely Island Cruise
      • Marshlands
      • Nippon
      • Party Robes
      • The Other Side of the Coin
      • The Stars are Left
      • The Watchtower
      • Vietnam
      • Wizard's Survival Kit
    • Mount & Blade
    • Mount & Blade: Warband
      • Napoleonic Wars
    • Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
    • Naval War: Arctic Circle
    • Swords of the Stars II: Lords of Winter
    • Warlock - Master of the Arcane
  • Activision Hits Collection - $169.91 $49.99
    • Blur
    • Call of Duty
    • Call of Duty 2
    • Call of Duty: United Offensive
    • Gun
    • Prototype
    • Singularity
    • TimeShift
    • Transformers: War for Cybertron
    • Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
  • Super id Software Pack - $99.99 $49.99
    • Commander Keen
    • Doom 3
    • Doom 3 Resurrection of Evil
    • Doom II
    • Masters Levels for Doom II
    • Final Doom
    • The Ultimate Doom
    • Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
    • HeXen II
    • HeXen: Beyond Heretic
    • HeXen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
    • Quake
    • Quake II
    • Quake II Mission Pack: Ground Zero
    • Quake II MIssion Pack: The Reckoning
    • Quake III
    • Quake III: Team Arena
    • Quake IV
    • Quake Mission Pack 1: Scourge of Armagon
    • Quake Mission Pack 2: Dissolution of Eternity
    • Rage
    • Return to Castle Wolfenstein
    • Spear of Destiny
    • Wolfenstein 3D
  • Bethesda Collection - $179.87 $49.99
    • Brink
      • Agents of Change
      • Doom/Psycho Combo Pack
      • Fallout/SpecOps Combo Pack
    • Fallout: New Vegas
      • Dead Money
      • Honest Hearts
      • Old World Blues
      • Courier's Stash
      • Gun Runner's Arsenal
      • Lonesome Road
    • Hunted: The Demon's Forge
    • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • Star Wars Collection - $99.99 $49.99
    • Star Wars Battlefront II
    • Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
    • Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
    • Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
    • Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
    • Star Wars Republic Commando
    • Star Wars Starfighter
    • Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
    • Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition
    • Star Wars The Force Unleashed II
    • Star Wars: Dark Forces
    • Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
    • Star Wars Empire at War: Gold Pack
  • Rockstar Hit Collection - $119.96 $49.99
    • Grand Theft Auto IV
    • Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
    • L.A. Noire
    • Max Payne 3
  • Focus Hit Collection - $279.83 $49.99
    • A Game of Thrones - Genesis
    • Blood Bowl Legendary Edition
    • Cities XL 2012
    • Runaway: A Road Adventure
    • Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle
    • Runaway: A Twist of Fate
    • Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
    • The Next BIG Thing
    • Wargame: European Escalation
      • Conquest (Free DLC)
    • Yesterday
  • Kalypso Collection - $99.99 $49.99
    • Airline Tycoon 2
    • Bang Bang Racing
    • Disciples III - Renaissance Steam Special Edition
    • Disciples III - Resurrection
    • Dungeons - Steam Special Edition
    • Dungeons - The Dark Lord
    • Jagged Alliance - Back in Action
    • Port Royale 3
    • SkyDrift
    • Tropico 3 - Steam Special Edition
    • Tropico 4 - Steam Special Edition
  • Ubisoft Collection - $99.99 $49.99
    • Assassin's Creed: Revelations
    • Beyond Good and Evil
    • Drive San Francisco
    • From Dust
    • Might & Magic Heroes VI
    • R.U.S.E.
    • Rayman Origins
    • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction
  • Nordic Hit Collection - $122.27 $49.99
    • AquaNox
    • AquaNox 2: Revelation
    • Arcania
    • Arcania: Fall of Setarrif
    • Aura: Fate of the Ages
    • Chaser
    • Genesis Rising
    • Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods - Enhanced Edition
    • Gothic II: Gold Edition
    • Gothic 3
    • Painkiller: Overdose
    • Painkiller: Redemption
    • Painkiller: Black Edition
    • Painkiller: Recurring Evil
    • Painkiller: Resurrection
    • Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure
    • SpaceForce Rogue Universe
    • SpellForce - Platinum Edition
    • SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny
    • SpellForce 2: Gold Edition
    • The Guild II
    • The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas
    • The Guild II Renaissance
  • Railworks 3 Collection - $239.92 $49.99
    • Railworks 3: Train Simulator 2012
      • 4CIG Southern Add-On
      • Class 325 Add-On
      • Cologne - Dusseldorf Add-On
      • Horseshow Curve Expansion Pack
      • London to Brighton Add-On
      • PRR K4 Steam Locomotive Add-On
      • Settle to Carlisle Add-On
      • UK Buildings Model Pack (Free DLC)
  • Cyan Complete Pack - $29.99 $14.99
    • Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel
    • Myst V
    • Myst: Masterpiece Edition
    • realMYST
    • Riven: The Sequel to MYST
    • Spelunx and the Caves of Mr. Seudo
    • The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition
    • URU: Complete Chronicles
  • Square Enix Hit Collection - $237.71 $49.99
    • Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
    • Deus Ex: Human Revolution
      • Explosive Mission Pack
      • Tactical Enhancement Pack
      • The Missing Link
    • Deus Ex: Invisible War
    • Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
    • Hitman: Blood Money
    • Hitman: Codename 47
    • Just Cause 2 + All DLC
    • Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
      • All the Trappings - Challenge Pack 1
      • Things That Go Boom - Challenge Pack 2
      • Hazardous Reunion - Challenge Pack 3
      • Raziel and Kain Character Pack
    • Quantum Conundrum
    • Thief Gold
    • Thied II: The Metal Age
    • Thief: Deadly Shadows
    • Tomb Raider: Anniversary
    • Tomb Raider: Legend
    • Tomb Raider: Underworld
  • Valve Complete Pack - $99.99 $49.99
    • Counter-Strike
    • Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
    • Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes
    • Counter-Strike: Source
    • Day of Defeat
    • Day of Defeat: Source
    • Deathmatch Classic
    • Half-Life
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Indie Bundles thread on Steam forums (link)
 
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Wow I tried to do that giveaway but keys literally were gone in under 10 seconds. Weird thing Is game doesn't even look fun...Damn my CAG OCD
 
Yea I was way too slow, 3 times I got chance to enter name...but always redeemed. Grrr...oh well, its good for the developer to host something like this. It spreads publicity plus good will.
 
People he is giving these away via Humble's site. It will be in one of their bundles sooner or later along with 6 other games for a $1 minimum so you know you will be getting it.
 
[quote name='Motoki']People he is giving these away via Humble's site. It will be in one of their bundles sooner or later along with 6 other games for a $1 minimum so you know you will be getting it.[/QUOTE]

More games have released under the HiB store that is still in beta. He was talking about pricing in that thread and I doubt he'll throw it into a bundle until he completes the additional online and level editor component he was mentioning.
 
[quote name='Motoki']People he is giving these away via Humble's site. It will be in one of their bundles sooner or later along with 6 other games for a $1 minimum so you know you will be getting it.[/QUOTE]

“Even if I was like rich, free’s always good.” - Denny's Waitress (Breaking Bad). Plus I think it was just the general excitement, rush of winning something regardless of value. Yea, wouldn't have noticed this game otherwise and definitely considering of picking this one up down the line.
 
[quote name='Outinthedark']More games have released under the HiB store that is still in beta. He was talking about pricing in that thread and I doubt he'll throw it into a bundle until he completes the additional online and level editor component he was mentioning.[/QUOTE]

Well I didn't say it would be in a bundle tomorrow, but really are there any of us here who are running out of games to play? :p

I mean if you can get it without driving yourself nuts then go for it, but if not I wouldn't worry too much.
 
[quote name='stupidproz1']I got 1 Awesomenauts copy for $6.70 paypal must be sent as a gift. PM me if interested[/QUOTE]

Is that one PvP only? Or is it some sort of cooperative versus NPCs?
 
[quote name='Motoki']People he is giving these away via Humble's site. It will be in one of their bundles sooner or later along with 6 other games for a $1 minimum so you know you will be getting it.[/QUOTE]

You know that, I know that...but still I just had to F5...it is like a sickness. :whistle2:#
 
[quote name='Sophita']You know that, I know that...but still I just had to F5...it is like a sickness. :whistle2:#[/QUOTE]

I just keep reminding myself that the Humble Bundle it eventually ends up in will be a crappier deal for me if I do get this game for free now. And I will still buy it anyway but grumble all the way that there were some games I owned in it and I can't separate and gift them out so it's a waste. :lol:
 
[quote name='Motoki']I just keep reminding myself that the Humble Bundle it eventually ends up in will be a crappier deal for me if I do get this game for free now. And I will still buy it anyway but grumble all the way that there were some games I owned in it and I can't separate and gift them out so it's a waste. :lol:[/QUOTE]
It can be included in HB as single game BTA average, like Bastion, or S&S HD and with the latest tendency it would be ~$7-8, a lot crappier deal than getting it for free.
 
re: Barkley Gaiden JRPG Jam or whatever

I keep meaning to play that game. It's way too weird not to.

Oh and I don't see Virus as a BTA game but if it does I'll get it on a Steam sale for 75% off someday if I remember. :p
 
[quote name='BrentronD']Didn't know but Awesomenauts is already out. And instead of a four pack it's a three pack for possible 33% savings. Definitely a great game, since I played it on PS3. I'm really tempted.[/QUOTE]

The newest patch that hit a few days ago really ruined the game IMO.
 
Barkley Gaiden is much more entertaining than it has any right to be and I detest JRPGs. Still, the humor is all reference so if you have no taste for that sort of humor it will not hook you.

I love Noitu Love 2 and I will say it over and over. The developer loves a good boss fight which puts him as a man after my own heart. That said, it's weird. You click enemies to zoom toward them and pound them, but usually you need to make a quick dodge away to avoid counters, which is a double tap at your WSAD hand. It suffers from the all too common action platformer gripe that normal enemies are easier to just run around/away from to get ahead in the level than it is to actually sit and fight them. Still, I am a huge fan of this one.

The save system is schizophrenic though. I forgot how wonky it is. Remember you only get to continue if you SAVE AND QUIT after a level.
 
Also, not to dredge this nonsense up, but I just cannot believe people take my mindless kneejerk hatred of indie games too seriously. I find the schtick endlessly hilarious because of how absurd it is on its face. I mean, come on, INDIE games? There are maybe characteristics of them you can hate but just because indie?

Just imagine this scene for a second. A new humble bundle hits. I am sitting back at my computer, feet on the desk, smoking a cigar. I key in "$0.01", slide the sliders up to 100% Humble Tip. Taking a puff of my cigar, I pull it out, staring at the computer with a wry sneer. "Here's a humble tip for ya, kid," I call out, condescension dripping from my voice, "Make real games next time. Not indie crap." With a deep, throaty laugh, I slam my hand on the enter key, completing the purchase. Then I get up, walking away, not even playing the games, a smugly satisfied grin on my face.

I mean, that's how I think I come across, and it's hilarious and stupid all at once. I cannot fathom people taking me that seriously.

Secret Director's Cut Ending: As I leave, I turn back to the screen. The camera zooms in. "Humble Indie Bundle 14!" Panning down, past "Beat the average bonus: Retro Pixel Indie Platformer 9!" The camera settles on the dollar revenues from the sale. "$14,220,095..." Second pass, it ticks over to "$15,119,044." I snarl, shaking my fist at the ceiling, "DAMN YOU INDIE GAAAAAAMES!"
 
[quote name='RollingSkull']Also, not to dredge this nonsense up, but I just cannot believe people take my mindless kneejerk hatred of indie games too seriously. I find the schtick endlessly hilarious because of how absurd it is on its face. I mean, come on, INDIE games? There are maybe characteristics of them you can hate but just because indie?

Just imagine this scene for a second. A new humble bundle hits. I am sitting back at my computer, feet on the desk, smoking a cigar. I key in "$0.01", slide the sliders up to 100% Humble Tip. Taking a puff of my cigar, I pull it out, staring at the computer with a wry sneer. "Here's a humble tip for ya, kid," I call out, condescension dripping from my voice, "Make real games next time. Not indie crap." With a deep, throaty laugh, I slam my hand on the enter key, completing the purchase. Then I get up, walking away, not even playing the games, a smugly satisfied grin on my face.

I mean, that's how I think I come across, and it's hilarious and stupid all at once. I cannot fathom people taking me that seriously.

Secret Director's Cut Ending: As I leave, I turn back to the screen. The camera zooms in. "Humble Indie Bundle 14!" Panning down, past "Beat the average bonus: Retro Pixel Indie Platformer 9!" The camera settles on the dollar revenues from the sale. "$14,220,095..." Second pass, it ticks over to "$15,119,044." I snarl, shaking my fist at the ceiling, "DAMN YOU INDIE GAAAAAAMES!"
[/QUOTE]

I want to see this movie :lol:
 
[quote name='RollingSkull']Also, not to dredge this nonsense up, but I just cannot believe people take my mindless kneejerk hatred of indie games too seriously. I find the schtick endlessly hilarious because of how absurd it is on its face. I mean, come on, INDIE games? There are maybe characteristics of them you can hate but just because indie?

Just imagine this scene for a second. A new humble bundle hits. I am sitting back at my computer, feet on the desk, smoking a cigar. I key in "$0.01", slide the sliders up to 100% Humble Tip. Taking a puff of my cigar, I pull it out, staring at the computer with a wry sneer. "Here's a humble tip for ya, kid," I call out, condescension dripping from my voice, "Make real games next time. Not indie crap." With a deep, throaty laugh, I slam my hand on the enter key, completing the purchase. Then I get up, walking away, not even playing the games, a smugly satisfied grin on my face.

I mean, that's how I think I come across, and it's hilarious and stupid all at once. I cannot fathom people taking me that seriously.

Secret Director's Cut Ending: As I leave, I turn back to the screen. The camera zooms in. "Humble Indie Bundle 14!" Panning down, past "Beat the average bonus: Retro Pixel Indie Platformer 9!" The camera settles on the dollar revenues from the sale. "$14,220,095..." Second pass, it ticks over to "$15,119,044." I snarl, shaking my fist at the ceiling, "DAMN YOU INDIE GAAAAAAMES!"
[/QUOTE]

I love it to be honest with you.
 
I enjoy a nice "Indie Game" fro time to time myself, however there is one thing that puzzles me. If there truly was such a major desire for these games as some of the people out there would have you believe, then why are they stuck in the "Indie" genre and not considered a mainstream type of game?

No, I am not hating on Indie games here, just posing some food for thought.
 
Quick Question... as i mentioned before im still new to pc gaming and i dont have much games in my steam account and im debating on buying 2 indie bundles from steam.. out of the 11 indie bundle, what #s would you guys recommend i should definitely get? thanks!
 
Same reason Kickstarters work. Same reason EA had an EA Indie Bundle. Same reason Limbo received boatloads of filthy Microsoft lucre and support to headline their big XBLA push. Same reason the Humble Indie Bundle makes boatloads of money. It's a brand, a style. People want to buy "indie games" in a bigger way than they want to buy the actual games themselves.

This is also the same reason I think a lot of good indie games go under the radar, they don't fit that indie framing. They aren't indie enough. Were I a smarter person and I could write more good, I could describe that phenomenon in a more succinct, sexy way...

[quote name='CAGkrazy']Quick Question... as i mentioned before im still new to pc gaming and i dont have much games in my steam account and im debating on buying 2 indie bundles from steam.. out of the 11 indie bundle, what #s would you guys recommend i should definitely get? thanks![/QUOTE]
The one with Ys: Oath in Felghana in it. Probably also the one with Aaaaaaah! For The Awesome in it because that's good fun.

That said, buying bundles for single games is the height of stupidity so don't listen to me.

EDIT: Actually DO listen to me. Unless you see yourself playing these games real soon, this is NOT the be all-end all of indie bundles. Indie games get bundled, marked down, and marketed hard ALL THE TIME. If you want to shop around, you probably could do better than these bundles.

That said, looking again, Aaaah's bundle is actually a collection of good games and Trauma. Four good games and one crappy one isn't a bad investment for $10.
 
[quote name='RollingSkull']Also, not to dredge this nonsense up, but I just cannot believe people take my mindless kneejerk hatred of indie games too seriously. I find the schtick endlessly hilarious because of how absurd it is on its face. I mean, come on, INDIE games? There are maybe characteristics of them you can hate but just because indie?
[/quote]

Shhhh! Stop pulling the curtain back! I like imagining an angry indie hating cartoon character.

Just imagine this scene for a second. A new humble bundle hits. I am sitting back at my computer, feet on the desk, smoking a cigar. I key in "$0.01", slide the sliders up to 100% Humble Tip. Taking a puff of my cigar, I pull it out, staring at the computer with a wry sneer. "Here's a humble tip for ya, kid," I call out, condescension dripping from my voice, "Make real games next time. Not indie crap." With a deep, throaty laugh, I slam my hand on the enter key, completing the purchase. Then I get up, walking away, not even playing the games, a smugly satisfied grin on my face.

I mean, that's how I think I come across, and it's hilarious and stupid all at once. I cannot fathom people taking me that seriously.

Secret Director's Cut Ending: As I leave, I turn back to the screen. The camera zooms in. "Humble Indie Bundle 14!" Panning down, past "Beat the average bonus: Retro Pixel Indie Platformer 9!" The camera settles on the dollar revenues from the sale. "$14,220,095..." Second pass, it ticks over to "$15,119,044." I snarl, shaking my fist at the ceiling, "DAMN YOU INDIE GAAAAAAMES!"
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Much better.

Oh and none of us play those damned games. we just donate more.
 
[quote name='CAGkrazy']Quick Question... as i mentioned before im still new to pc gaming and i dont have much games in my steam account and im debating on buying 2 indie bundles from steam.. out of the 11 indie bundle, what #s would you guys recommend i should definitely get? thanks![/QUOTE]
My picks:

1) Includes 5 items: Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Cave Story+, EDGE, Lone Survivor, The Baconing
4) Includes 5 items: A Valley Without Wind, Atom Zombie Smasher, Blocks That Matter, Sanctum, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
9) Includes 5 items: Capsized, Jamestown, Revenge of the Titans, VVVVVV, Zeno Clash

Number 9 is a necessity if you don't own any of those games.
 
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I can second recommendations of Jamestown, VVVVVV, Zeno Clash, Lone Survivor, and Blocks That Matter, but you're going to have to do a lot to convince me what value the other non-BTM games in Indie Bundle 4 are.

That said, Jamestown, VVVVVV, Zeno Clash, and Lone Survivor are all pay what you want indie bundle veterans so $10 is actually a lot to pick up these.

Cave Story is great but the original is freeware and Cave Story+ categorically does NOT add anything that really justifies the price. It's practically a mod of the original. If you're feeling generous, go for it. If you're feeling stingy, just get the original.
 
I will also recommend the Indie Bundle V with Ys and Gemini Rue in it. Audio surf is not too bad either if you just want something to sort of chill out to. Greed Corp is an okay little strategy game. Haven't played Tiny Bang yet but I own and it and need to get around to it one day.

Oh and The XSeed rep had this to say about Ys being in an Indie Bundle

http://xseedgames.com/forums/showth...le-going-on-now!&p=76708&viewfull=1#post76708
[quote name='Wyrdwad']
Also, for the record, Ys' inclusion in the indie bundle was Valve's suggestion. And we're not arguing because, y'know, great exposure and great sales! If Falcom getting the "indie" label applied to them is the tradeoff for introducing tons of new people to a great game series... then call them indie, I say!

-Tom
[/quote]
 
I was lucky enough to get a key for A Virus Named Tom, and I've installed it and played a few minutes of it (enough to gold all 4 levels of the first stage.)

Thoughts:

An interesting game. Probably one not necessarily suited for my tastes - I prefer the more cerebral puzzlers, and this one is definitely more of a "twitch" puzzler. You have a time limit that is counting down, and there are potentially enemies that are out to get you. This makes for a hectic puzzler, trying to figure out how to move the pieces while avoiding the enemies and getting the "best" time.

The pieces are (at least as far as I saw) only rotatable, but you can rotate in either direction. However, I'm not a huge fan of the rotation method. To rotate a piece, you have to move along two edges of it, and then it'll rotate in the direction you're moving. It makes for what feels like unnecessary movement, and makes it harder to conceptually line up moves, as you can't just move straight to turn a bunch of pieces. It's hard to explain, but once you play, you'll see what I mean almost immediately, I think.

Given that the game seems to be "solve the puzzle in X amount of time for gold/silver/bronze", what ends up happening is I play a stage once to figure out how it needs to be configured, play it again to get the movement down, and then play it a third or fourth time to get the time I need to get gold. It becomes (at least in these early stages) more of a repetition/memory type game than anything else, yet because of the enemies and the time, it's possible to keep missing the time mark for gold by mere seconds, causing you to have to replay it again and again. If you're semi-OCD about getting gold on these types of games (like I am, one of the reasons I generally avoid them), I can see it becoming very frustrating and not very much fun - one of the reasons I prefer games that are based on # of moves used, or something similar. (See: Everyday Genius: SquareLogic, for a great example of a game that I can play for hours.)

However, the story is amusing enough, the music is good, and it's defintely unlike any other puzzler I've seen. If it focused more on actual puzzle solving, and less on solving the puzzle in X time, I'd be happier with it. At $10 it seems a bit over priced , but not by much for a new release. I personally wouldn't have been happy to have picked it up at even the $7.50, but for $5 or less, if you think you'll enjoy the fast paced, beat-the-best-time puzzling, it'd probably be worth your monies.
 
I just had a very cool chat with the Head Mod at SteamGifts. I post it below for your consideration. Many of you are aware of my troubles with the site in the past few days, and the site was being discussed in detail even before that in this thread. CQ is an awesome guy. I had never met him before last night, but I agree with the sentiment spoken about him before that he is a very level headed and even tempered person. I have high hopes for the site, especially since it looks like after reading my support ticket, instead of simply penalizing the mods responsible, it seems he'll be removing them outright. That's alot or pressure and added responsibility on CQ, and so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas they wanted me to relay in my next chat with him.

Never tell your password to anyone.
cg: hey
walkonshadows: yes Sir?
cg: how's your day going?
walkonshadows: ok so far, are you about to screw it up with bad news? lol
cg: why would I have bad news?
walkonshadows: because that's usually the question people ask me before they give bad news.
cg: I thought it was 'are you sitting down?'
walkonshadows: that's for really bad news.
cg: Updated your username on steamgifts
walkonshadows: I saw that, but couldn't say thanks cause the topic was closed. but Thanks You.
cg: As for the other ticket, completely agree, the mods are a little aggressive.
cg: Partly my fault, because they are trying to manage a couple hundred thousand people, but at the same time, there's really no reason for some of those comments.
walkonshadows: But they lifted the bans (all 3 of them) early, so I can't say much. Just thought someone should see it. No hard feelings.
walkonshadows: and thankyou for looking at it to begin with, it's obvious you are busy as hell with that site.
cg: It's definitely a challenge.
cg: I think I'll be removing the moderators, and try to handle it myself until they have more tools at their disposal.
cg: Right now they get frustrated, because they have thousands and thousands of support tickets telling them to do this, and
that, while they have limited powers on the site. People point fingers, accuse them of not caring, and they lose their temper.
walkonshadows: how are you going to handle that much more load on your shoulders then?
cg: I'll try to spend another few hours a day handling support tickets.
walkonshadows: the site's only getting bigger by the day, the more automated you make it, the easier.
cg: I try to automate as much as possible.
cg: Removing giveaways, rerolling giveaways, etc, can't really be automated
cg: Allowing users to remove their own giveaways causes some problems. We'd need to setup a limit on the number they can delete, and even then, the entire delete system would need to be recoded first.
cg: There's the issue of points being distributed when giveaways are created, and then if a user spends those points and the
giveaway is removed, what happens? We send that user into the negative points? Also, people trolling, 'hey, I'm giving away
valve complete pack', and then right before it ends, they remove it.
cg: With rerolling giveaways, we can't have users constantly rerolling their winners on their won. We get the issue of 'hey, I
won that giveaway fair and square, why was it given to someone else?'
cg: *on their own
walkonshadows: couldn't checking the accounts for whether the winner posted the game to his account be automated? That would cut down on some tickets, the ones that claim winner never recieved, and you could prevent people regifting by locking out
being able to put up (relisting) a game won for 3 months or so. I had the thought that the point system should be based off of what you put up to giveaway, but I see problems with that as well.
cg: A number of games don't appear on Steam accounts, mostly DLCs. For those, we really have no way to verify if it was
redeemed. Unless of course we add them as a friend, go through the checkout process of sending them that DLC, and see if Steam
gives an error saying they already own it.
walkonshadows: This has actually been a deep discussion on CheapAssGamer since the new rules on bundle keys, would you mind if I poll them to see if anyone has better ideas, get back toy you?
walkonshadows: completley cutting out mods is going to be quite the undertaking.
cg: I follow most of the cag threads
cg: Signed up the other day, waiting for posting permissions
cg: I try to keep up with all the topics on cag, gog, reddit, giantbomb, etc
cg: Usually just lurk, and keep an eye out for suggestions and what people like/dislike
walkonshadows: I will say that after my first Steam Summer Sale, I ended up with pretty much everything I wanted, so I started
contributing more that entering giveaways. I hope the contributor system does go away, it encourages people to create more of the reason people go to the site to begin with. At the same time, there will always be people trying to take advantage and exploit.
walkonshadows: oops, meant to say "does not go away"
cg: Yep, I think we'll keep it around
cg: We'll see how the new update works out
walkonshadows: I wish you luck. Dinner's here. It's been a pleasure cq.
cg: Thanks for the feedback, enjoy your dinner
walkonshadows: chicken strip basket from DQ, no worries.
walkonshadows: :)
cg: haha, see ya
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']You know, I recall being interested in this game long before it made it to Steam. I had heard of it because I tried one of the creator's other works, Legend of Princess, which had major performance issues. Noitu Love 2 always struck me in an Alien Hominid kind of way, but I never ended up buying it straight from the creator. Perhaps, with the game being on Steam and offered for such a low price, it might be worth it.

So, CAG's, what do you guys have to say about the game?[/QUOTE]

Ah, I didn't know Noitu Love was by the Legend of Princess guy. I had no problem running it on a PC I bought in... 2001.

Noitu Love 2 is fun. It's like Gunstar Heroes. Seems like it would play better with a gamepad.

[quote name='sunghost']Pretty much, it reminds me a lot of 4chan.[/QUOTE]

4chan: the depths of depravity on the internet (mostly).
reddit: the Disneyfied family-friendly version (kinda).
 
[quote name='Spyder187']I enjoy a nice "Indie Game" fro time to time myself, however there is one thing that puzzles me. If there truly was such a major desire for these games as some of the people out there would have you believe, then why are they stuck in the "Indie" genre and not considered a mainstream type of game?

No, I am not hating on Indie games here, just posing some food for thought.[/QUOTE]

Because Indie isn't a genre... It has absolutely nothing to do with the type of game being made, but more so with the people who make it and how it is funded. You can tell that they are popular based on the amount being released. If there wasn't the demand, or interest, for them then there wouldn't be nearly as many as we have now.

I feel like this question is similar to this, "Why aren't cult classics popular blockbuster films?". In case anyone was wondering this question was asked by a radio station and I did indeed face palm when they asked it.

There just seems to be a big misunderstanding of the term to be honest.
 
Hey, you amazing Brawny Gents (and Coconut Queens),

I have been lurking for the past week, but not really saying anything because I have nothing intellectual to add to the conversations heh.
This isn't about Steam so sorry if it's a little off topic, but it's about computers, and since I'm not very tech savvy, I thought someone could help. My cousin is looking for a new laptop. She doesn't play many video games on PC, but she's on it a lot for browsing the internet and LOVES to play Sims 3 (obsessed even). :lol: How would this laptop http://www.staples.com/Lenovo-Ideap...gId=-1&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StaplesSearch handle Sims 3? Could it handle it on at least medium settings? Thanks.
 
[quote name='walkonshadows']wall of text
I just had a very cool chat with the Head Mod at SteamGifts. I post it below for your consideration. Many of you are aware of my troubles with the site in the past few days, and the site was being discussed in detail even before that in this thread. CQ is an awesome guy. I had never met him before last night, but I agree with the sentiment spoken about him before that he is a very level headed and even tempered person. I have high hopes for the site, especially since it looks like after reading my support ticket, instead of simply penalizing the mods responsible, it seems he'll be removing them outright. That's alot or pressure and added responsibility on CQ, and so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas they wanted me to relay in my next chat with him.

Never tell your password to anyone.
cg: hey
walkonshadows: yes Sir?
cg: how's your day going?
walkonshadows: ok so far, are you about to screw it up with bad news? lol
cg: why would I have bad news?
walkonshadows: because that's usually the question people ask me before they give bad news.
cg: I thought it was 'are you sitting down?'
walkonshadows: that's for really bad news.
cg: Updated your username on steamgifts
walkonshadows: I saw that, but couldn't say thanks cause the topic was closed. but Thanks You.
cg: As for the other ticket, completely agree, the mods are a little aggressive.
cg: Partly my fault, because they are trying to manage a couple hundred thousand people, but at the same time, there's really no reason for some of those comments.
walkonshadows: But they lifted the bans (all 3 of them) early, so I can't say much. Just thought someone should see it. No hard feelings.
walkonshadows: and thankyou for looking at it to begin with, it's obvious you are busy as hell with that site.
cg: It's definitely a challenge.
cg: I think I'll be removing the moderators, and try to handle it myself until they have more tools at their disposal.
cg: Right now they get frustrated, because they have thousands and thousands of support tickets telling them to do this, and
that, while they have limited powers on the site. People point fingers, accuse them of not caring, and they lose their temper.
walkonshadows: how are you going to handle that much more load on your shoulders then?
cg: I'll try to spend another few hours a day handling support tickets.
walkonshadows: the site's only getting bigger by the day, the more automated you make it, the easier.
cg: I try to automate as much as possible.
cg: Removing giveaways, rerolling giveaways, etc, can't really be automated
cg: Allowing users to remove their own giveaways causes some problems. We'd need to setup a limit on the number they can delete, and even then, the entire delete system would need to be recoded first.
cg: There's the issue of points being distributed when giveaways are created, and then if a user spends those points and the
giveaway is removed, what happens? We send that user into the negative points? Also, people trolling, 'hey, I'm giving away
valve complete pack', and then right before it ends, they remove it.
cg: With rerolling giveaways, we can't have users constantly rerolling their winners on their won. We get the issue of 'hey, I
won that giveaway fair and square, why was it given to someone else?'
cg: *on their own
walkonshadows: couldn't checking the accounts for whether the winner posted the game to his account be automated? That would cut down on some tickets, the ones that claim winner never recieved, and you could prevent people regifting by locking out
being able to put up (relisting) a game won for 3 months or so. I had the thought that the point system should be based off of what you put up to giveaway, but I see problems with that as well.
cg: A number of games don't appear on Steam accounts, mostly DLCs. For those, we really have no way to verify if it was
redeemed. Unless of course we add them as a friend, go through the checkout process of sending them that DLC, and see if Steam
gives an error saying they already own it.
walkonshadows: This has actually been a deep discussion on CheapAssGamer since the new rules on bundle keys, would you mind if I poll them to see if anyone has better ideas, get back toy you?
walkonshadows: completley cutting out mods is going to be quite the undertaking.
cg: I follow most of the cag threads
cg: Signed up the other day, waiting for posting permissions
cg: I try to keep up with all the topics on cag, gog, reddit, giantbomb, etc
cg: Usually just lurk, and keep an eye out for suggestions and what people like/dislike
walkonshadows: I will say that after my first Steam Summer Sale, I ended up with pretty much everything I wanted, so I started
contributing more that entering giveaways. I hope the contributor system does go away, it encourages people to create more of the reason people go to the site to begin with. At the same time, there will always be people trying to take advantage and exploit.
walkonshadows: oops, meant to say "does not go away"
cg: Yep, I think we'll keep it around
cg: We'll see how the new update works out
walkonshadows: I wish you luck. Dinner's here. It's been a pleasure cq.
cg: Thanks for the feedback, enjoy your dinner
walkonshadows: chicken strip basket from DQ, no worries.
walkonshadows: :)
cg: haha, see ya
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Definitely an interesting read. I have more respect for the guy. I could never handle a site of that size, building it or maintaining it. I don't have patience for people something the size of that place would cause me to drink heavily or go insane. Possibly both.
 
thanks guys.. i was eyeing Indie #1 for lone survivor, cavestory and anomaly only and since all are steam+play but after mentioning about the freeware on cave story, i guess im passing on that now! i guess my buying #9 then! hehe!
 
[quote name='Roll']Hey, you amazing Brawny Gents (and Coconut Queens),

I have been lurking for the past week, but not really saying anything because I have nothing intellectual to add to the conversations heh.
This isn't about Steam so sorry if it's a little off topic, but it's about computers, and since I'm not very tech savvy, I thought someone could help. My cousin is looking for a new laptop. She doesn't play many video games on PC, but she's on it a lot for browsing the internet and LOVES to play Sims 3 (obsessed even). :lol: How would this laptop http://www.staples.com/Lenovo-Ideap...gId=-1&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StaplesSearch handle Sims 3? Could it handle it on at least medium settings? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Well Sims 3 is hardly the most taxing game out there so it may still be okay but I would personally avoid any PC where the specs indicate 'integrated graphics' (this one has "Intel Integrated HD 3000 Graphics"). Those aren't really meant for gaming. You need a separate video card for gaming ideally.
 
[quote name='Roll']Hey, you amazing Brawny Gents (and Coconut Queens),

I have been lurking for the past week, but not really saying anything because I have nothing intellectual to add to the conversations heh.
This isn't about Steam so sorry if it's a little off topic, but it's about computers, and since I'm not very tech savvy, I thought someone could help. My cousin is looking for a new laptop. She doesn't play many video games on PC, but she's on it a lot for browsing the internet and LOVES to play Sims 3 (obsessed even). :lol: How would this laptop http://www.staples.com/Lenovo-Ideap...gId=-1&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StaplesSearch handle Sims 3? Could it handle it on at least medium settings? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

I hate to do this, because I know you mean well, but that's really a question for the PC Games & General Discussion forum. There are more than a few hardware threads already open there, both stickied, and in the main forum. In fact, I believe the current top thread is requesting help on a laptop. Might not be quite the same specs you're looking for, but I doubt they'd mind you giving them a bump while asking for your own advice in there.

However,
while I'm here and on the topic, I'm not sure it could handle Sims 3 (I have NO experience with that game or it's requirements) but if she wants to play any video games, I'd highly recommend a dedicated video card. I have an Acer 4830TG, and I've yet to find a game I can throw at it that it can't handle, including SR3 @ DX9, Deus Ex: HR at pretty good graphics, and Dawn of War II at Medium. But like I said, I have NO clue what Sims 3 needs, so it might be fine with an integrated graphics card.
 
300 baud rocking CompuServe, Q-Link, BIX, GEnie, and lots of BBS.

I'm apparently the grandfather of the group.

[quote name='Drabelincoln']14.4 sheesh, I was rocking a 2400 baud until i talked my parents into a 28.8[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='Motoki']Well Sims 3 is hardly the most taxing game out there so it may still be okay but I would personally avoid any PC where the specs indicate 'integrated graphics' (this one has "Intel Integrated HD 3000 Graphics"). Those aren't really meant for gaming. You need a separate video card for gaming ideally.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='INCyr']I hate to do this, because I know you mean well, but that's really a question for the PC Games & General Discussion forum. There are more than a few hardware threads already open there, both stickied, and in the main forum. In fact, I believe the current top thread is requesting help on a laptop. Might not be quite the same specs you're looking for, but I doubt they'd mind you giving them a bump while asking for your own advice in there.

However,
while I'm here and on the topic, I'm not sure it could handle Sims 3 (I have NO experience with that game or it's requirements) but if she wants to play any video games, I'd highly recommend a dedicated video card. I have an Acer 4830TG, and I've yet to find a game I can throw at it that it can't handle, including SR3 @ DX9, Deus Ex: HR at pretty good graphics, and Dawn of War II at Medium. But like I said, I have NO clue what Sims 3 needs, so it might be fine with an integrated graphics card.
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I see, I'll probably look for some other deals, then. Thanks for the help!

And sorry about that, I didn't know there was a PC forum. I'll definitely post there next time.
 
Someone mentioned controller support for Noitu Love 2, was that a wish, or does it have controller support? It doesn't look like something easily handled by Xpadder.
 
[quote name='CAGkrazy']thanks guys.. i was eyeing Indie #1 for lone survivor, cavestory and anomaly only and since all are steam+play but after mentioning about the freeware on cave story, i guess im passing on that now! i guess my buying #9 then! hehe![/QUOTE]
I want to mention that, while I did not agree with the "updated" soundtrack, Cave Story+ does benefit from the upgraded 60 FPS. (Plus, the soundtrack can be reverted to the amazing originals.)

One thing worth noting is that Balrog says his signature "HUZZAH!" in the unofficial translation, but, in Cave Story+, he's stuck with the underwhelming "Oh Yeah!" (Considering that his original phrase was basically an exaggerated war cry, I believe the Cave Story+ translator just simply wanted to choose something that wasn't "Huzzah.") This is only a compelling point if you were a fan of the unofficial translation, I suppose, but Cave Story loyalists like to reference that line over any other.

I was going to argue for Cave Story+, but, really, I think the freeware version's more than enough. Not an amazing framerate or resolution compared to the Steam version, but at least it has all the essentials.
 
[quote name='JP']Definitely an interesting read. I have more respect for the guy. I could never handle a site of that size, building it or maintaining it. I don't have patience for people something the size of that place would cause me to drink heavily or go insane. Possibly both.[/QUOTE]

You know,i hadn't chimed in yet partly because all my dealings with CG from steam gifts gave been 100 percent professional and pleasant. Hes gone out of the way to help out with the dlc giveaways. Makes sense now. The mods are probably unpaid users with no intetest in the site as a business. Doesnt excuse the way they act, but does explain it.
 
[quote name='Roll']I see, I'll probably look for some other deals, then. Thanks for the help!

And sorry about that, I didn't know there was a PC forum. I'll definitely post there next time.[/QUOTE]

As others have mentioned, Sims 3 will probably not run well with those specs. While Sims 3 is not taxing, GPU is very important and you will eventually experience slowdowns running under a system with minimum specs.

On a similar topic, I really hate EA and how they won't put out a 75% sale and/or GOTY edition for the Sims 3. Great game but expensive expecially if you buy all expansions and DLC.
 
[quote name='walkonshadows']Someone mentioned controller support for Noitu Love 2, was that a wish, or does it have controller support? It doesn't look like something easily handled by Xpadder.
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As much as I would like controller support (which would be awesome) the game is really mouse dependent for the core game mechanics (aiming, shielding, attacking).
 
[quote name='Roll']
This isn't about Steam so sorry if it's a little off topic[/QUOTE]

The 3000HD isn't very good. In short, yes, it can play Sims 3 at medium.

Look into AMD laptops if you're getting an integrated graphics card. Bought my GF an A10-4660M with an integrated HD7660G for $600, and it can play Sims 3 on the highest settings.

Take it to an appropriate thread for any more response from me.
 
[quote name='walkonshadows']Someone mentioned controller support for Noitu Love 2, was that a wish, or does it have controller support? It doesn't look like something easily handled by Xpadder.
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A wish.

It's designed for KB&M, does not have native gamepad support, and the mouse controls probably wouldn't work well with an overlay.

It's just the sort of game that would play well with gamepad support, if it had it.
 
[quote name='voken']
On a similar topic, I really hate EA and how they won't put out a 75% sale and/or GOTY edition for the Sims 3. Great game but expensive expecially if you buy all expansions and DLC.[/QUOTE]

Considering they haven't even put the last two stuff packs out on Steam and are mum about whether the upcoming expansion will be released there I'm not getting my hopes up for much regarding the Sims and Steam these days.
 
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