The Steam Deal thread V5. The big sale is over. New thread coming soon.

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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V5! You can find link to past threads at the bottom of this post. 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 12/16

Daily Deal(s)


Midweek Madness Deal(s) Weekend Deal(s)

Other Deals

Steam Games on Sale Elsewhere - Updated 9/23


Amazon
  • Amazon - Preorders

  • Amazon - Current Deals

GamersGate

Greenman Gaming


Preorder Deals - Updated 10/28
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)

Indie Bundles thread on Steam forums (link)


Past CAG Steam Deal Threads
 
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[quote name='Preedatore']Dear BSB,

I hate Bryce Brown.

Sincerely,
Dino Club

PS: I'm rooting for you, Joe Buck Yourself.[/QUOTE]

I totally got this. I called Eli this morning to make sure he was going to pass to Nicks a lot and never go for field goals.
 
Decided to try out Magicka on my new PC.

Crashed on startup.

Great.

EDIT: Castle Crashers 66% off again... wasn't the 4-pack $15 during the Autumn Sale? Now it's 29 cents more?
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']Get excited - Today's Daily Deal is Crazy Machines: Everything Pack for $19.99 (60% Off).[/QUOTE]

I kind of want it but HOLY CHRIST TWENTY DOLLARS?!?

I guess I am getting old and crotchety and ridiculously cheap (In my day, which was yesterday, we paid 10 cents a game for 50 Genesis games!) but I just can't bring myself to even consider this, especially with Viva Media stuff showing up in bundles now.

By comparison, I got Viva Media's masterpiece of characterization and storytelling, The Rockin Dead, for 99 cents and it came with another game to boot.
 
Rocketbirds @ $4.99 - how long do you all think it will take to go lower? I've wanted this one for a while.
Also, Hell Yeah @ $3.74... very tempted.
 
[quote name='Lone_Prodigy']Decided to try out Magicka on my new PC.

Crashed on startup.

Great.
[/QUOTE]

Speaking of which, it's on sale again FOR THE EIGHT MILLION NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FORTH TIME.

I don't even consider purchasing Magicka to be for playing, I consider it to get them the hell off your back because they keep shoving the sales for it in your face. They totally wore me down and I just bought it.

I guess I should see if there is like 40 more pieces of DLC they churned out that I don't own and then just buy it on sale so I don't have to think about Magicka for five more minutes until they crank out a new DLC.

*Edit: Now that I have gotten my Magicka induced angst out of the way, some Qs:

Is Wanderlust still a mess?

Does Amazon Digital carry Lego Star Wars and if so have they put it on sale before or talked about doing so?

Does anyone think Tiny and Big will show up in another bundle besides the crappy Indiefort who refused to give Steam keys when it was in their bundle?
 
Shoite, this sale did come out of nowhere.

As an added note, CAG's should click on the "BROWSE ALL FULLY-SUPPORTED TITLES" link on the right side of the sale page to see all the discounted games.
 
I was, uh, indisposed and using my phone when I realized it was time for the daily update so I fired up the app. I was wondering why the specials tab was littered with so many good prices.
 
Anal Wake franchise for the 5th time at 75% off within half of the year (not counting other DD than Steam). It's becoming a new Magicka.
 
[quote name='Necrotron']First Hell Yeah! 75% off?[/QUOTE]

By itself, yes. However if you happen to also want Binary Domain, Aliens Vs Predator, Viking and Condemned then Amazon has it in a bundle there for $20.

http://www.amazon.com/Sega-Action-only-pack-Download/dp/B00AEV8ITK

Also, I could swear GMG had it 66% off as their DotD plus the 30% off voucher you could use on top of that however it seems that they changed it to 50% off now so Steam is still cheaper.
 
[quote name='zillionandnine']So last night I played Saints Row 3 for like 5 hours with a buddy. Wacky fun. I did get the infamous dildo bat, and spent a few minutes cracking up over it ... I'm not normally so juvenile, but that was pretty damn funny.

I've already got my money's worth out of that humble bundle with SR3 alone. :D
[/QUOTE]

I figured I'd install and run Saints Row: The Third last night (got The Whole Package during the Thanksgiving sale) just to try it out... and then two hours flew right by. Seriously, this is a really great game, and I have stayed away from most GTA-style games for a few years now for various reasons. I loved the crazy vibe, situations and dialog, and I liked how the mission variety so far was just about having fun. For what it's worth, the DLC (which The Whole Package includes) is, to me, pretty nice to have, but it's really not essential to enjoy the base game at all.

I'm glad it's part of the THQ Humble Bundle (if you BTA). Sometimes you just need a well-made game that shows a lot of care put into it which also doesn't take itself too seriously.
 
BTW since someone was asking about Scribblenauts yesterday, it's up on GMG now and they did extend the 30% off voucher so it's $21 there now with the voucher code.
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']Shoite, this sale did come out of nowhere.

As an added note, CAG's should click on the "BROWSE ALL FULLY-SUPPORTED TITLES" link on the right side of the sale page to see all the discounted games.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Genocidal']FYI, the list of games on that page is not static. Right now your best bet to find deals is to look through All Specials.[/QUOTE]

I was gonna say, I picked up on it when Alan Wake was in the mix on the page, then it wasn't, then American Nightmare showed up, then disappeared. The sale last until the 10th.
 
Here is the list of games on sale for the Big Picture mode sale that I made up:

A Virus Named TOM $2.49 75% off

Alan Wake Franchise $10 75% off includes below
Alan Wake $7.50 75% off
Alan Wake Collection Edition Extras $8.75 75% off
Alan Wake American Nightmare $3.75 75% off

The Amazing Spider-Man $24.99 50% off
The Amazing Spider-Man DLC Pack $4.99 50% off includes below
The Amazing Spider-Man DLC $1.49-$1.99 each 50% off

Audiosurf $2.49 75% off
Braid $2.50 75% off
Castle Crashers $5.09 66% off
Counter Strike Global Offensive $7.49 50% off
Deadlight $10.04 33% off
Geometry Wars Retro Evolved $1 75% off

Hell Yeah! $3.75 75% off
Hell Yeah! DLC $0.74-$1.37 each 75% off

Intrustion 2 $3.39 66% off
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West $2.49 75% off

Left 4 Dead Bundle $7.49 75% off includes below
Left 4 Dead $4.99 75% off
Left 4 Dead 2 $4.99 75% off

Lego Batman 2 $8.69 71% off
Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 $6.79 66% off
Lego Harry Potters Years 5-7 $6.79 66% off
Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga $9.99 50% off

Limbo $2.49 75% off

Magicka Collection $8.74 75% off includes below
Magicka $2.49 75% off
Magicka DLC $0.99-$1.49 each 75% off (only a few)

Mark of the Ninja $10.04 33% off

Orcs Must Die! 2 Complete Pack $6.24 75% off includes below
Orcs Must Die! 2 $3.74 75% off
Orcs Must Die! 2 DLC $1.24-$1.49 each 75% off

Port Royale 3 $13.59 66% off
Port Royale 3 DLC $2.03 each 66% off

Post Apocalyptic Mayhem $2.49 75% off
Rocketbirds $4.99 50% off

The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition $2.49 75% off

Shank 2 $3.39 66% off
Sine Mora $3.39 66% off

Sonic Generations $7.49 75% off
Sonic Generations DLC $0.39 75% off

Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers $2.49 75% off
Train Simulator 2013 $18.69 66% off

Transformers Fall of Cybertron $29.99 50% off
Transformers Fall of Cybertron DLC $4.99 50% off

Wanderlust Rebirth $3.39 66% off

Warhammer 40k Space Marine $7.49 75% off
Warhammer 40k Space Marine DLC $0.24-$2.49 each 75% off

Wizorb $0.74 75% off
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Here is the list of games on sale for the Big Picture mode sale that I made up:

A Virus Named TOM $2.49 75% off

Alan Wake Franchise $10 75% off includes below
Alan Wake $7.50 75% off
Alan Wake Collection Edition Extras $8.75 75% off
Alan Wake American Nightmare $3.75 75% off

The Amazing Spider-Man $24.99 50% off
The Amazing Spider-Man DLC Pack $4.99 50% off includes below
The Amazing Spider-Man DLC $1.49-$1.99 each 50% off

Audiosurf $2.49 75% off
Braid $2.50 75% off
Castle Crashers $5.09 66% off
Counter Strike Global Offensive $7.49 50% off
Deadlight $10.04 33% off
Geometry Wars Retro Evolved $1 75% off

Hell Yeah! $3.75 75% off
Hell Yeah! DLC $0.74-$1.37 each 75% off

Intrustion 2 $3.39 66% off
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West $2.49 75% off

Left 4 Dead Bundle $7.49 75% off includes below
Left 4 Dead $4.99 75% off
Left 4 Dead 2 $4.99 75% off

Lego Batman 2 $8.69 71% off
Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 $6.79 66% off
Lego Harry Potters Years 5-7 $6.79 66% off
Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga $9.99 50% off

Limbo $2.49 75% off

Magicka Collection $8.74 75% off includes below
Magicka $2.49 75% off
Magicka DLC $0.99-$1.49 each 75% off (only a few)

Mark of the Ninja $10.04 33% off

Orcs Must Die! 2 Complete Pack $6.24 75% off includes below
Orcs Must Die! 2 $3.74 75% off
Orcs Must Die! 2 DLC $1.24-$1.49 each 75% off

Port Royale 3 $13.59 66% off
Port Royale 3 DLC $2.03 each 66% off

Post Apocalyptic Mayhem $2.49 75% off
Rocketbirds $4.99 50% off

The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition $2.49 75% off

Shank 2 $3.39 66% off
Sine Mora $3.39 66% off

Sonic Generations $7.49 75% off
Sonic Generations DLC $0.39 75% off

Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers $2.49 75% off
Train Simulator 2013 $18.69 66% off

Transformers Fall of Cybertron $29.99 50% off
Transformers Fall of Cybertron DLC $4.99 50% off

Wanderlust Rebirth $3.39 66% off

Warhammer 40k Space Marine $7.49 75% off
Warhammer 40k Space Marine DLC $0.24-$2.49 each 75% off

Wizorb $0.74 75% off
[/QUOTE]

Whatever you do, don't put that in the OP.
 
[quote name='Genocidal']FYI, the list of games on that page is not static. Right now your best bet to find deals is to look through All Specials.[/QUOTE]

I hate how they still do this, especially in the non-tab-able client.
 
First time Tiny & Big has been this low too, I've had it on my wishlist for a long time so I should know. Definitely getting that. And I'll probably be getting a Wanderlust 4-pack later today too, I'll have two available if anyone wants in.
 
[quote name='N3UROP0D']First time Tiny & Big has been this low too, I've had it on my wishlist for a long time so I should know. Definitely getting that. And I'll probably be getting a Wanderlust 4-pack later today too, I'll have two available if anyone wants in.[/QUOTE]

ill take one XD
 
Only four things I might bite on. Orcs must die 2 , hell yeah, Tiny and Big, and intrusion 2. I doubt any of them will be cheaper come winter sale. But I have til the 10th to debate it.
 
[quote name='N3UROP0D']First time Tiny & Big has been this low too, I've had it on my wishlist for a long time so I should know. Definitely getting that. And I'll probably be getting a Wanderlust 4-pack later today too, I'll have two available if anyone wants in.[/QUOTE]

IIRC, I picked it up with 2 other indie games (and a VOID slot) for $3 on GG a while back.
 
[quote name='NeoGutsman']I figured I'd install and run Saints Row: The Third last night (got The Whole Package during the Thanksgiving sale) just to try it out... and then two hours flew right by. Seriously, this is a really great game, and I have stayed away from most GTA-style games for a few years now for various reasons.
I loved the crazy vibe, situations and dialog, and I liked how the mission variety so far was just about having fun. For what it's worth, the DLC (which The Whole Package includes) is, to me, pretty nice to have, but it's really not essential to enjoy the base game at all.

I'm glad it's part of the THQ Humble Bundle (if you BTA). Sometimes you just need a well-made game that shows a lot of care put into it which also doesn't take itself too seriously.
[/QUOTE]


I'd suggest checking out Sleeping Dogs when it hits a price point you fancy ($13.60 two weeks back did it for me). It's a refreshing GTA-style game set in Hong Kong with some Batman AA/AC style melee combat. The visual styling in the game is quite HK-cinema-esque, and walk the line between violent gang member and undercover cop.
 
[quote name='Terlan']Only four things I might bite on. Orcs must die 2 , hell yeah, Tiny and Big, and intrusion 2. I doubt any of them will be cheaper come winter sale. But I have til the 10th to debate it.[/QUOTE]

I think they're all safe except Intrusion 2, no harm in waiting for that and seeing if it makes the jump to 75% later.

[quote name='asheskitty']IIRC, I picked it up with 2 other indie games (and a VOID slot) for $3 on GG a while back.[/QUOTE]
I think I remember that, I meant on Steam though.
 
[quote name='Terlan']Only four things I might bite on. Orcs must die 2 , hell yeah, Tiny and Big, and intrusion 2. I doubt any of them will be cheaper come winter sale. But I have til the 10th to debate it.[/QUOTE]
Tiny and Big smells unavoidable humble bundle for me. Intrusion smells like Indie Royale. No reason not to pick up OMD2. With Hell Yeah I would wait until Tony's word about it. Maybe you'll be able to pick it for same price from Amazon, but also with $5 coupon.
 
So apparently you can try out Big Picture on your PC. It does its job of making Steam easily accessible for people who are actually going to use Steam on their TVs, but for PC users it's a bit pointless. Restart your client for the update, then click the Big Picture icon in the top right to try it out. Not for me, but if you're into that sort of thing or you want to see what it is, hands-on.
 
[quote name='Severose']So apparently you can try out Big Picture on your PC. It does its job of making Steam easily accessible for people who are actually going to use Steam on their TVs, but for PC users it's a bit pointless. Restart your client for the update, then click the Big Picture icon in the top right to try it out. Not for me, but if you're into that sort of thing or you want to see what it is, hands-on.[/QUOTE]

Since you brought this up, how the hell is this actually supposed to work? Is it just for people with media center PCs or people willing to buy a 100' HDMI cable to run from the computer room to the living room?
 
[quote name='Severose']So apparently you can try out Big Picture on your PC. It does its job of making Steam easily accessible for people who are actually going to use Steam on their TVs, but for PC users it's a bit pointless. Restart your client for the update, then click the Big Picture icon in the top right to try it out. Not for me, but if you're into that sort of thing or you want to see what it is, hands-on.[/QUOTE]

What... A feature that isn't for everyone?!?!?!?! Like every other feature on steam? Insanity... damn you Valve trying to appeal to all different types of people!

I may end up using big picture mode once I get a mini hdmi to hdmi cord because, and I know this may seem odd, I would like the audio to go through the TV I would be using. And it would be really nice since I have set up my wireless PS3 controller on my PC. I could finally sit back on my couch and play Saints Row 3 and Dark Souls rather than the current using a wireless controller while still sitting at my computer desk.

[quote name='warreni']Since you brought this up, how the hell is this actually supposed to work? Is it just for people with media center PCs or people willing to buy a 100' HDMI cable to run from the computer room to the living room?[/QUOTE]

This may surprise you but some people do shockingly have their TV and computer in the same room.
 
Steam Big Picture mode is pretty awesome actually. Currently my HTPC is running XBMC on Linux, but have been thinking of changing over to Windows so that I can use XBMC and Steam Big Picture, as there are several scripts and launchers to make them both work together.
 
I tried the beta of Big Picture a few months ago on my monitor and it was pretty nice. When I moved an old PC to my living room and hooked it up to the TV, I figured I would be sorted.... alas, Big Picture is not compatible with XP.... hum
 
[quote name='Kaltic']What... A feature that isn't for everyone?!?!?!?! Like every other feature on steam? Insanity... damn you Valve trying to appeal to all different types of people!

This may surprise you but some people do shockingly have their TV and computer in the same room.[/QUOTE]

Neither of those posts called for such douchey replies, but good for you for taking out some passive aggressive angst towards undeserving CAGs. Do you feel better now, little Kaltic? Here, have a lollipop. Sorry that we don't carry penis-flavored ones.

Big Picture has been a Steam beta feature for a few months now. It's got a Windows Media Center feel to it, and I don't use either on my laptop. I imagine it's nice for TVs and higher resolution monitors like the ones mentioned a few pages back, Kaltic's mom, and Sarah Jessica Parker's teeth.
 
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