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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V6! You can find link to past threads at the bottom of this post. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

With the V6 Thread, we're trying a slight formatting change. We used to list every possible Steam deal in the OP, but they change too frequently for anyone to keep up with (even in the Wiki format). So now, we'll leave regular minor sales out of the OP. This post will keep track of major sales (Winter sale, etc.), Steam deals available through other sellers (like Amazon), Preorder deals, and Group Buys.

I would still greatly appreciate help from you folks at home in keeping this smaller-scale OP up-to-date. This is a Wiki post so anyone can contribute. Wiki instructions:
Thanks for your help! If you notice a sale has ended, feel free to delete its line from the sale list. Of course, if you see something does need to be added, then kindly 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.

Steam Sales - Updated 1/22


CAG Threads Featuring Steam Games on Sale Elsewhere - Updated 1/9


Preorder Deals - Updated 1/10
Group Buy Deals - Updated 1/9/13
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 - List needs updating with F2P games!
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?

Steam's explanation and list of Steam-activatable keys

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.

Other Keys that can be redeemed on Steam (CAG tested & verified)
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  • The Ball (bought @D2D, tested by voken)
  • Supreme Commander Forged Alliance (gives both FA and original, bought @amazon, tested by vism)

Indie Bundles thread on Steam forums (link)

Past CAG Steam Deal Threads
 
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[quote name='Mooby']Re: The Steambox.

I think the good news from the consumer end is that you have a very lucrative company with a dominant share of the digital download market pushing for Linux viability. Possible benefits:

* Breaking up the near virtual monopoly Microsoft has with Windows and forgoing people's need to pay for an OS (Steam's massive market leverage will force a lot of AAA publishers to start making Linux versions).

* Make 'PC Gaming' more affordable to people who exclusive/majority play on consoles. Of course this all depends on how much it will cost and what exactly is included hardware-wise.

[/QUOTE]

Agreed. Anyone who has experience of building a PC from components can tell you that the most expensive component in a DIY PC is likely the Microsoft OS. Of course, I am talking about a sub-$600 gaming PC, not a God-rig.
 
[quote name='dfg'] you can only derive so much satisfaction from yanking enemy spinal cords via rectums before it gets old.[/QUOTE]


Luckily, you have other options...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-4PqfF_VSA


God, I really do love that game.


Edit: I just need you guys to know that I officially hate Civilization 5 again. Rome has rockets... fuggin' rockets. I quit.
 
[quote name='BoringPat']Agreed. Anyone who has experience of building a PC from components can tell you that the most expensive component in a DIY PC is likely the Microsoft OS. Of course, I am talking about a sub-$600 gaming PC, not a God-rig.[/QUOTE]
I find that Windows is usually slightly cheaper than the CPU or GPU, but it's still a large part of the cost. Had I bought Windows for my latest build (just got a copy before my MSDNAA access was revoked), the cost would have been ~15% higher.
 
[quote name='elessar123']Saw that over the weekend. Really interested in it, just for portable PC gaming.[/QUOTE]

I heard about it on NPR of all places. They said there were a bunch of glitches at the demo, though. (RE: nvidia's Shield)

[quote name='DPsycho']I admire your method of initializing the name. Well done.[/QUOTE]

Geographically *and* grammatically aligned!

[quote name='Mooby']Re: The Steambox.

* Breaking up the near virtual monopoly Microsoft has with Windows and forgoing people's need to pay for an OS (Steam's massive market leverage will force a lot of AAA publishers to start making Linux versions).
[/QUOTE]

I agree that every other point is cool for us, but I was thinking wouldn't there be a danger of pubs deciding to forgo the PC market then, or even sloppier ports than we already see? Totally talking out of my ass, as I have no clue the difficulties involved in making gaming work on Linux.


Coming back full circle to the ass (i.e. gore and violence in the Darkness II), it hits me every so often, playing a title, how blase we can be about sociopathy (Mafia 2) and sadism (tD2) in our games—when it's not the focus (Postal). That upcoming beating-orphans-with-a-slimjim game probably won't have any CAGs batting an eyelid.
 
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[quote name='dfg']That upcoming beating-orphans-with-a-slimjim game probably won't have any CAGs batting an eyelid.[/QUOTE]


That's not a game; it's a career path.
 
[quote name='Broken Cage']Luckily, you have other options...

God, I really do love that game.
[/QUOTE]

And that video doesn't even include the executions of the 4 multiplayer characters (but which don't have Darkness tentacles).
 
[quote name='BoringPat']Agreed. Anyone who has experience of building a PC from components can tell you that the most expensive component in a DIY PC is likely the Microsoft OS. Of course, I am talking about a sub-$600 gaming PC, not a God-rig.[/QUOTE]

You can get an upgrade copy of Win8 for $15. Sure, not typical, as one would expect to pay closer to $100 normally. Even on a sub $600 I would probably spend more than that on processor and gfx card.
 
[quote name='dfg']
That upcoming beating-orphans-with-a-slimjim game probably won't have any CAGs batting an eyelid.[/QUOTE]

/thumbs up
 
I know some people will poo-poo it because of Metro, but Microsoft has had Windows 8 for $40 since back in October and that's running through the end of this month.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbpage.Windows_8_Pro

*Edit: and as Predatore pointed out if you already have a current Windows version you can just upgrade that for $15.

Honestly once I got my trusty Stardock Sins of a Fallen Start Button I never even notice the touch screen stuff and it just looks like Windows 7 and boots up into the normal desktop.

As for the Steam Box, eh, we'll see. I think a lot of AAAs will be reluctant to get on board. I don't see EA doing it at all (unless they get their own Origin Linux box :p) and probably the same for Ubi.

THQ commented they'd consider Linux if their Humble Bundle did well but, uh, yeah we see how well they're doing.

I think Valve would need to lead that way with something big. And I'm not talking DOTA MOBA OMGWTFBBQ either, I am talking Half Life 3 for Linux big.

Otherwise, I don't think people are trying to pay $100-$300 to play pixel graphic indie games that look like something they could already get on XBLA.

*Edit2: Uh, yeah, they're really going to need to work on the number of Linux games they have.

linuxv.jpg


Keep in mind that some of that already very limited number of games aren't controller enabled and aren't suited for big picture mode either.

They'd also better make it damned clear when they are selling this thing that it only plays a limited subset and not all games on Steam.
 
The Darkness II was a Redbox rental on 360 for me, and I had lots of fun with it. The voice acting is top quality for a game, and the story pacing is quite indicative of a big-budget movie screenplay. It's fast-paced with many dynamic changes that hold your attention, including flashbacks and flash-sideways episodes. Visuals have been greatly improved upon, controls are much tighter (at least with the controller) and missions are varied enough with an arrange of new elements being introduced throughout. I put about 12 hours into the first story, then started up a New Game Plus to get the rest of the story (yes, it has multiple endings). The interview-style segues are one of my favorite parts of the game, aside from the intuitive controls.

I dabbled with the assassination missions to get the achievements. They are an excellent add-on that would've been released as a full XBLA tie-in if the series was owned by CAPCOM. ;) You get many different characters bursting with unique powers and weaponry, and there are plenty of hard boss fights to do either solo or multiplayer.

This game vastly improves on the first. Visually stunning and extremely captivating with some great dialogue and awesome delivery. They don't need to make a movie about this game because it already has that A-list Tarantino feel to it. After playing it, I went back and tried the first one, but I just couldn't get into it. Darkness II is so much better than the first game in nearly every aspect.

For $2.49 on Amazon, it's an absolute steal. Buy it.
 
[quote name='dfg']That upcoming beating-orphans-with-a-slimjim game probably won't have any CAGs batting an eyelid.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='asheskitty']That's not a game; it's a career path.[/QUOTE]


Hahahahaha :lol:.
 
[quote name='Blade']The Darkness II was a Redbox rental on 360 for me, and I had lots of fun with it. The voice acting is top quality for a game, and the story pacing is quite indicative of a big-budget movie screenplay. It's fast-paced with many dynamic changes that hold your attention, including flashbacks and flash-sideways episodes. Visuals have been greatly improved upon, controls are much tighter (at least with the controller) and missions are varied enough with an arrange of new elements being introduced throughout. I put about 12 hours into the first story, then started up a New Game Plus to get the rest of the story (yes, it has multiple endings). The interview-style segues are one of my favorite parts of the game, aside from the intuitive controls.

I dabbled with the assassination missions to get the achievements. They are an excellent add-on that would've been released as a full XBLA tie-in if the series was owned by CAPCOM. ;) You get many different characters bursting with unique powers and weaponry, and there are plenty of hard boss fights to do either solo or multiplayer.

This game vastly improves on the first. Visually stunning and extremely captivating with some great dialogue and awesome delivery. They don't need to make a movie about this game because it already has that A-list Tarantino feel to it. After playing it, I went back and tried the first one, but I just couldn't get into it. Darkness II is so much better than the first game in nearly every aspect.

For $2.49 on Amazon, it's an absolute steal. Buy it.[/QUOTE]

Almost totally agree except I thought a lot of the multiplayer assets were recycled—their weapons were cool, though. But yes, tons of polish on it and they got a lot of little gameplay things right, such as skipping cutscenes and dialogue, checkpoints even midway through tough fights, really quick load times, selectable chapters in the new game+, etc. Its brevity is forgivable in light of all that. Made rushing through a NG+ much more bearable.

I broke my OCD rule about not playing franchise games out of order for this and don't regret it. The recap at the beginning was nice, except, and subtitle-users/lovers take note, it's not subtitled even when you turn them on. Having those collectible relics descriptions both written out and voiced (with excellent voice work by twitchy character actor dude) is even more icing. Agreed, outstanding deal at that price.
 
[quote name='Motoki']I know some people will poo-poo it because of Metro, but Microsoft has had Windows 8 for $40 since back in October and that's running through the end of this month.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbpage.Windows_8_Pro
[/QUOTE]
That's an upgrade version, isn't it? The language on the page certainly implies it...
"To install Windows 8 Pro upgrade, customers must be running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, or Windows 7."
 
[quote name='Motoki']I know some people will poo-poo it because of Metro, but Microsoft has had Windows 8 for $40 since back in October and that's running through the end of this month.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbpage.Windows_8_Pro

*Edit: and as Predatore pointed out if you already have a current Windows version you can just upgrade that for $15.

Honestly once I got my trusty Stardock Sins of a Fallen Start Button I never even notice the touch screen stuff and it just looks like Windows 7 and boots up into the normal desktop.

As for the Steam Box, eh, we'll see. I think a lot of AAAs will be reluctant to get on board. I don't see EA doing it at all (unless they get their own Origin Linux box :p) and probably the same for Ubi.

THQ commented they'd consider Linux if their Humble Bundle did well but, uh, yeah we see how well they're doing.

I think Valve would need to lead that way with something big. And I'm not talking DOTA MOBA OMGWTFBBQ either, I am talking Half Life 3 for Linux big.

Otherwise, I don't think people are trying to pay $100-$300 to play pixel graphic indie games that look like something they could already get on XBLA.

*Edit2: Uh, yeah, they're really going to need to work on the number of Linux games they have.

linuxv.jpg


Keep in mind that some of that already very limited number of games aren't controller enabled and aren't suited for big picture mode either.

They'd also better make it damned clear when they are selling this thing that it only plays a limited subset and not all games on Steam.[/QUOTE]

Why is it that EA is moving their games to Origin? Because they don't want to pay Valve a 20% - 30% Steam tax. But if EA stays on Windows, and assuming Metro eventually becomes the only choice for Windows (which is what Gaben seems to think will happen), then EA would have to pay the same 30% to Microsoft instead of Valve. So it behooves EA and other publishers to move to an open platform like Linux where they don't have to pay anyone to distribute their "apps" through some "store" - they can just open their own store (in EA's case, they would port their games & Origin to Linux).

I don't much like Steam (I know, right? I picked this thread to say it...) but Gaben is right about MS removing the "opennes" from Windows. He's worried that if eveything had to go through the Metro store, then there would be no reason for Steam and no money for Valve. At least with an open platform like Linux, all the players can compete equally. As a die-hard Linux user, I couldn't be happier about this.
 
[quote name='seamoss']Why is it that EA is moving their games to Origin? Because they don't want to pay Valve a 20% - 30% Steam tax.[/QUOTE]
Really, the catalyst seemed to be a disagreement regarding control over DLC distribution.
 
I think all that stuff about Windows 8 forcing the app store is baseless. That's only if you want your software enabled for the mobile store. I don't see Microsoft forcing everyone to use it even if you just want straight up PC software that's not touch enabled.

Also, with EA it's not just Valve they have to pay money to. They've had to pay a middleman years to sell their games at retail and they do it with any other digital download retailer they sell from too. They just want to try to cut out all middlemen, decrease costs and not pass those savings onto the consumer. If anything, the sales on Origin (mistakes and coupon abuse aside) are much worse than those from other digital download retailers that sell EA games even though EA still has to give them a cut.

But yeah, the whole DLC thing seems to be a sticking point because EA (in my opinion) is trying to be slick and piggyback on the traffic and popularity of other stores to get their foot in the door with the base game then forcing you to come to them for the DLC.

I think to say that it's bad that EA has to pay Valve a cut to sell their games is a bit much. Any publisher has to pay any store on or offline a cut to sell their games. The only alternative is that every publisher make their own store and force you to come to each of them, and I think that scenario would be worse for gamers personally.
 
[quote name='Motoki']Otherwise, I don't think people are trying to pay $100-$300 to play pixel graphic indie games that look like something they could already get on XBLA.[/QUOTE]
Sounds more like $500-$1000 :whistle2:s

Xi3 wouldn't discuss price for Piston, but commented that the Steam Box is based on its "performance level" X7A offering, which is priced at $999. Xi3 declined to comment on what would differentiate Piston hardware-wise from a standard X7A.

Xi3 also offers the entry level X5A, which is priced at $499 with a Linux operating system.
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[quote name='Motoki']I think all that stuff about Windows 8 forcing the app store is baseless. That's only if you want your software enabled for the mobile store. I don't see Microsoft forcing everyone to use it even if you just want straight up PC software that's not touch enabled.[/QUOTE]

Actually, that's what pretty much everyone thinks is happening: Microsoft (and Apple) are moving towards unifying their desktop and mobile OS's, forcing all their users into one controlled & walled environment. That's what Valve is afraid is happening as well - hence the move to Linux to hedge their bets.

[quote name='Motoki']Also, with EA it's not just Valve they have to pay money to. They've had to pay a middleman years to sell their games at retail and they do it with any other digital download retailer they sell from too. They just want to try to cut out all middlemen, decrease costs and not pass those savings onto the consumer. If anything, the sales on Origin (mistakes and coupon abuse aside) are much worse than those from other digital download retailers that sell EA games even though EA still has to give them a cut.[/QUOTE]

If Origin is the only place to buy EA PC games, there is no middle-man. And PC games are moving, however slowly, into an all digital download future.

I think to say that it's bad that EA has to pay Valve a cut to sell their games is a bit much. Any publisher has to pay any store on or offline a cut to sell their games. The only alternative is that every publisher make their own store and force you to come to each of them, and I think that scenario would be worse for gamers personally.
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Nobody is saying that it's "bad" either way: EA is a business trying to maximize their profits, and if that involves avoiding paying Valve (or Microsoft) for distribution then it's the right business move to make.

Finally, I do think every major publisher will eventually have their own store - Ubi is apparently moving more stuff into Uplay, and there have even been rumors of Actiblizz doing something similar.
 
[quote name='Larce80']hmm alright lets get a fund started and buy a franchise, which one we goin after?
I vote saints row![/QUOTE]

My vote goes to...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaeAzTzU5xo

Thanks collective CAG for posting your holiday hauls. Here's mine
All Zombies Must Die! Bundle Pack
Armada 2526
Armed and Dangerous
ArtRage 3 Studio Pro
Bang Bang Racing
Bioshock
Blacklight: Tango Down
Bumbledore
Bunch of Heroes: Horror Pack
Cargo Commander
Colour Bind
Coniclysm
Crash Time III
Critter Crunch
Daedalic Entertainment Bundle
Darksiders 2 + DLC
Dead Hungry Diner
Dead Rising 2 Complete Pack
Death and the Fly
Defenders of Ardania Collection
Demigod
Drakensang: Phileasson's Secret
Drakensang: The River of Time
Dreamcast Collection
Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 Deck Packs 1+2+3
Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 Expansion
Duels of the Planeswalkers Gold Expansion Bundle
Dungeons of Dredmor: Conquest of the Wizardlands
English Country Tune
Family Gaming Pack
Front Mission: Evolved
Galactic Civilizations: Complete Pack
Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon
Gatling Gears
Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons and Donuts
Hero Academy: Gold Pack
Hotline: Miami
Indie Game: The Movie
Killing Floor: Ash Harding Character Pack
Killing Floor: Chickenator Character Pack
Killing Floor: Community Weapon Pack
Kung-Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise
Kung-Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise - Master Level DLC
Legacy of Kain Collection
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
LEGO Lord of the Rings
Lord of the Rings: War in the North
M.U.D. TV
Magicka: Dungeons and Daemons
Magicka: Grimnir's Laboratory
Mayhem Intergalactic
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection
Offspring Fling
Payday: The Heist - Soundtrack
Payday: The Heist - Wolf Pack DLC
Perimeter 2: New Earth
R.U.S.E. - The Chimera Pack
R.U.S.E. - The Pack of the Rising Sun
Rage Prima Guide
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken
Roller Coaster Rampage
Rotastic
Saints Row: The Third - Genki Girl Pack
Saints Row: The Third - Prime Guide
Saints Row: The Third - Unlockable Pack
Sanctum: Map Pack 2
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Serious Sam 3: Jewel of the Nile
Simulation Gaming Pack
Skydrift: Extreme Fighters Premium Airplane Pack
Sleeping Dogs - All DLC
Sonic 4: Episode 2
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle DLC
Spec Ops: The Line
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II
Starpoint Gemini: Timebreach
STORM: Frontline Nation
Strategy First Collection (again, *sigh*)
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition - All-in Costume Pack
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
Telltale Collection
The Political Machine 2012
The Sims Medieval
The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles
Tiny Troopers
Tommy Tronic
Tropico 4: Megalopolis
Tropico 4: Pirate Heaven
Two Worlds: Epic Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - All DLC
Zombie Driver HD + Soundtrack

And for those of you suffering from post-promotion depression, here's a chance to win Bad Rats:
and some other games, too.






 
Time to break up the discussion with a simple giveaway ;) Who wants a free copy of The Book of Unwritten Tales and the new prequel Critter Chronicles ?

Steam hybrid keys for one lucky person

BOUT: MIPZA-LIGKQ-E7KIX
CC: 45MPL-L9ICW-8030T

Let me know if it works.
 
[quote name='m0ds']Time to break up the discussion with a simple giveaway ;) Who wants a free copy of The Book of Unwritten Tales and the new prequel Critter Chronicles ?

Steam hybrid keys for one lucky person

BOUT: MIPZA-LIGKQ-E7KIX
CC: 45MPL-L9ICW-8030T

Let me know if it works.[/QUOTE]

1st is already taken...
And 2nd is lurked too.

Thanks for the chance though.
 
[quote name='m0ds']Time to break up the discussion with a simple giveaway ;) Who wants a free copy of The Book of Unwritten Tales and the new prequel Critter Chronicles ?

Steam hybrid keys for one lucky person

BOUT: MIPZA-LIGKQ-E7KIX
CC: 45MPL-L9ICW-8030T

Let me know if it works.[/QUOTE]

Lurked. Thanks for your effort though.
 
[quote name='m0ds']Time to break up the discussion with a simple giveaway ;) Who wants a free copy of The Book of Unwritten Tales and the new prequel Critter Chronicles ?

Steam hybrid keys for one lucky person

BOUT: MIPZA-LIGKQ-E7KIX
CC: 45MPL-L9ICW-8030T

Let me know if it works.[/QUOTE]

Lurked, bummer. Thanks for the giveaway nonetheless!
 
I don't even see a need to upgrade to Windows 8. Chances are I'll be using 7 for the next several years at which time I'm banking on Linux to catch on. Even then it's really only an issue of which AAA publishers will support it and you can count on one hand the number of new AAA games I play in a given year. It will probably be even less as time goes by with the advent of Kickstarter and the willingness of those developers to make Linux builds. I could name dozens of Kickstarter projects I'm looking forward to next year but probably couldn't even name one AAA I've seen that's appealing.
 
No problem. Lurked I guess means probably taken by someone who won't speak up? Oh well. Here's two more copies of each, kindly supplied to me by Nordic Games and King Art Games.

BOUT:
HH0ZM-66W2R-NH5VB

Y0GLA-FHNIZ-7PG0P

CC:
EGQTE-X6BFE-76WMZ

RX0IT-D8ZCM-JN2CV

enjoy! (if they work!)
 
[quote name='m0ds']No problem. Lurked I guess means probably taken by someone who won't speak up? Oh well. Here's two more copies of each, kindly supplied to me by Nordic Games and King Art Games.

BOUT:
HH0ZM-66W2R-NH5VB

Y0GLA-FHNIZ-7PG0P

CC:
EGQTE-X6BFE-76WMZ

RX0IT-D8ZCM-JN2CV

enjoy! (if they work!)[/QUOTE]
thanks!
 
[quote name='aShufflinZombie']This is steamgifts related. So I login into my Steam and account and I'm told that my account is worth $0 when I have over 80 games. Help?[/QUOTE]
thats how much in games you've given away
 
[quote name='aShufflinZombie']This is steamgifts related. So I login into my Steam and account and I'm told that my account is worth $0 when I have over 80 games. Help?[/QUOTE]
Are they all bundle games?
 
[quote name='seamoss']Actually, that's what pretty much everyone thinks is happening: Microsoft (and Apple) are moving towards unifying their desktop and mobile OS's, forcing all their users into one controlled & walled environment. That's what Valve is afraid is happening as well - hence the move to Linux to hedge their bets.[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately I think seamoss is right. Yes there are store workarounds now in 8, but what about 9 or 10? MS seems to be moving in that direction and I certainly wouldn't put terrible decisions past anybody over there (e.g., Zune, Windows ME, and I'll reluctantly toss in GfWL, not because I think it's as horrible as most people here do but because it represents a lot of wasted potential).

I for one do not welcome our new Overlord app.
 
[quote name='dfg']The recap at the beginning was nice.[/QUOTE]


That's why I tried to get everyone to play The Darkness before the sequel, it's tough to go back. Not exactly because The Darkness is bad, but because The Darkness II is so much better in gameplay. That said, The Darkness has an amazing story that isn't done justice by that recap. (I also thought the ending of The Darkness II was visible from fifteen miles away,
a little too much foreshadowing.


Regarding the story of the first game, spoilers like a mofo:
The first game actually has you spend time with Jenny, celebrating your 21st birthday with a black cake she made you (uber goth). Then you're forced by The Darkness to watch her die at the hands of your uncle Paulie. After witnessing this, you're so emotionally wounded that you kill yourself and wind up on the other side, in The Darkness' realm.


Here you meet your great great grandfather that tells you he is to blame for The Darkness, and what you have to do to destroy it. You also find out that The Darkness has taken Jenny's soul. Eventually The Darkness finishes bringing you back from the dead, and you go on a bloody warpath, alternating between hunting for Paulie in our world, and trying to destroy The Darkness in his. Finally at the end, you let The Darkness devour you, in turn freeing Jenny, and get one final moment with her to say goodbye...

I tried to embed a video of the ending but it keeps breaking the thread. Just YouTube it, if it moves you in any way, it would have been magnified by ten after
literally going through hell to save her.
 
[quote name='Mooby']Indie Royale Replay Bundle has to be launching sometime this week. I'm ready for disappointment![/QUOTE]
So... d'you reckon it'll be a repeat of a bundle that you already own, or a mash up of games from other bundles (of which you own enough that the bundle isn't worth the cost)?
 
[quote name='Mooby']Indie Royale Replay Bundle has to be launching sometime this week. I'm ready for disappointment![/QUOTE]

I'm hoping for a selection of titles from bundles prior to The Fall one, since that was my first... otherwise, if the games are good anyway, I might still get it to contribute and spread some indie love among my friends, one code at a time :bouncy:
 
[quote name='Detruire']So... d'you reckon it'll be a repeat of a bundle that you already own, or a mash up of games from other bundles (of which you own enough that the bundle isn't worth the cost)?[/QUOTE]

I figured it'd be a combination of games I already own with a smidge of games I don't really want.
 
[quote name='Syntax Error']That's an upgrade version, isn't it? The language on the page certainly implies it...
"To install Windows 8 Pro upgrade, customers must be running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, or Windows 7."[/QUOTE]


You can run it as a full version. It does give you a full Win 8 Pro Key.

I forget the process for doing it, I think there's some extra stuff you need to do but I remember reading it can be done.

*Edit: I checked into it and you choose to the prompt to save to ISO, burn it to DVD and then do a fresh install from that.

http://slickdeals.net/f/5387452-Mic...rchase-and-install-40?p=54208894#edit54208894

[quote name='seamoss']Actually, that's what pretty much everyone thinks is happening: Microsoft (and Apple) are moving towards unifying their desktop and mobile OS's, forcing all their users into one controlled & walled environment. That's what Valve is afraid is happening as well - hence the move to Linux to hedge their bets.
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[quote name='warreni']Unfortunately I think seamoss is right. Yes there are store workarounds now in 8, but what about 9 or 10? MS seems to be moving in that direction and I certainly wouldn't put terrible decisions past anybody over there (e.g., Zune, Windows ME, and I'll reluctantly toss in GfWL, not because I think it's as horrible as most people here do but because it represents a lot of wasted potential).

I for one do not welcome our new Overlord app.[/QUOTE]


Still not convinced. Even if they are nuts enough to try it they still have to worry about their bottom line. If enough people on desktops refuse to upgrade they'll get the hint.
 
[quote name='warreni']Unfortunately I think seamoss is right. Yes there are store workarounds now in 8, but what about 9 or 10? MS seems to be moving in that direction and I certainly wouldn't put terrible decisions past anybody over there (e.g., Zune, Windows ME, and I'll reluctantly toss in GfWL, not because I think it's as horrible as most people here do but because it represents a lot of wasted potential).

I for one do not welcome our new Overlord app.[/QUOTE]

Microsoft FUD rarely comes true, and while Microsoft makes bad decisions all the time, they rarely stick around for long, as the examples you point out.

That's not to say that Valve has good reason to try to prop up Linux as a gaming platform. Since Microsoft created the Xbox, gaming on the PC has become secondary for them. As you say, they blew it with GFWL. It could have been everything Steam is and more, but they never put as much effort behind it as they did their consoles, so it became a wasted opportunity. Personally, I think Microsoft is on a gradual slide down. Don't think they are going away, but their relevancy will decrease.
 
[quote name='Mooby']Indie Royale Replay Bundle has to be launching sometime this week. I'm ready for disappointment![/QUOTE]


The last few bundles have been very disappointing, this is the worst time for them to do a recap bundle. IMO they should scrap it and go with the something else.
 
[quote name='TheLongshot']Microsoft FUD rarely comes true, and while Microsoft makes bad decisions all the time, they rarely stick around for long, as the examples you point out.

That's not to say that Valve has good reason to try to prop up Linux as a gaming platform. Since Microsoft created the Xbox, gaming on the PC has become secondary for them. As you say, they blew it with GFWL. It could have been everything Steam is and more, but they never put as much effort behind it as they did their consoles, so it became a wasted opportunity. Personally, I think Microsoft is on a gradual slide down. Don't think they are going away, but their relevancy will decrease.[/QUOTE]

Of for sure, which is why they are desperate to get into mobile even though they are somewhat late to the party, at least with anything resembling a decent offering anyhow.

The idea of having Windows on mobile that's backwards compatible with existing PC software is a good one but then they went and sort of blew that with Windows 8 RT that doesn't work with non app created windows stuff. I understand that the ARM cpus are a totally different architecture and simply won't work with the old stuff and that they existing intel based mobile chips aren't as competitive as the ARM stuff, but still I think they kind of lost the one big advantage they could have had at mobile.

They certainly aren't winning any points with their app library selection, but granted Android took a while to catch up in that area too.

Speaking of building up libraries, Valve is really going to have to work hard on their Steam Linux library, and not just for indies either. People here might be okay with that but the masses are not going to buy an expensive XBLA without the other portion.

I'm not sure who they could get. I think EA and Ubi are probably out. Who knows what the hell is going on with THQ? I guess they could get 2K and Bethesda but I can't even imagine how buggy a Linux version of a Bethesda game would be. :p

Of course Valve could always, you know, actually make games. Sometime I feel like they forgot that portion of their business.
 
Anybody here buy the MumboJumbo Collection over the past couple of months? If so, did your bundle come with "Everyday Genius: SquareLogic"? The game has been removed from the store, and I had thought that it was removed from the MumboJumbo Collection as well. But I just added the collection to my library last night and it gave me Everyday Genius. A pleasant surprise to be sure.

Has this happened to anybody else?

For what it's worth, I bought my copy through JakeNome during the Autumn sale.
 
[quote name='spoderman']The last few bundles have been very disappointing, this is the worst time for them to do a recap bundle. IMO they should scrap it and go with the something else.[/QUOTE]
Yeah Indie Royale does their bundles way too fast. It's like they do the quanity over quality argument. I am getting tired of $5 for one good game and 3 shitty games :lol:
 
[quote name='Motoki']Of course Valve could always, you know, actually make games. Sometime I feel like they forgot that portion of their business.[/QUOTE]

You're talkin' crazy now.
 
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