On Sale [Dec 23, 2010, 9:42 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
More sales than you can shake a discount stick at.
- Amazon - Up to 75% off on game downloads. Thanks jimnms.
- Atari - Dozens of downloadable games on sale.
- Direct2Drive - Dozens of games on sale. Also three coupon codes, offering up to an additional 25% off.
- EA Store - Two or more select games are 50% off.
- GamersGate - Dozens of games on sale. Buy four, pay for three.
- GOG.com - All games up to 50% off. Also, Tyrian 2000 for free.
- The Humble Indie Bundle #2 pay what you want and contribute to charity.
- Impulse - Hundreds of games on sale.
- Matrix Games - Many games on sale.
- Steam - Over 1,000 games on sale.
- Telltale - Several games at 50% off.
Still on sale (previously reported):
- Adam's Venture on Impulse. Save 30%.
- Aion: Assault on Balaurea on Steam. Save 75%.
- Air Aces - Pacific on Impulse. Save 60%.
- Aliens vs. Predator on Steam. Save 75%.
- Alter Ego on GamersGate. Save 40%.
- Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game on GamersGate. Save 25%.
- Assassin's Creed 2 on Steam. Save 50%.
- Battlefield 2 Complete Collection on Impulse. Save 50%.
- BioShock 2 on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- BioShock 2 on Steam. Save 50%.
- Blur on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- Bob Came in Pieces on Steam. Save 75%.
- BRINK on Direct2Drive. Get The Psycho Pack with preorders.
- BRINK on Steam. Get Spec Ops Pack with pre-purchases.
- Bully: Scholarship Edition on Steam. Save 75%.
- Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box on Steam. Save 75%.
- Call of Juarez on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Commander: Conquest of the Americas on GamersGate. Save 25%.
- Craft of Gods on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Dark Fall Lost Souls on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Dark Fall Lost Souls on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- Darkness Within on Impulse. Save 30%.
- Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Day of Defeat: Source on Steam. Save 75%.
- Defense Grid: The Awakening on Steam. Save 80%.
- Disciples III - Renaissance Steam Special Edition on Steam. Save 75%.
- Dragon Age: Origins Digital Deluxe Edition on Direct2Drive. Save 33%.
- Dungeon Defenders on GamersGate. Save 10% on preorders.
- Dungeon Defenders on Direct2Drive. Save 10% on preorders.
- East India Company on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- East India Company Collection on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Elven Legacy on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Elven Legacy: Magic on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Elven Legacy: Ranger on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Elven Legacy: Siege on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition on Direct2Drive. Save 40%.
- Football Manager 2011 on Steam. Save 30%.
- Fortis on Impulse. Save 75%.
- Frontlines: Fuel of War on Direct2Drive. Save 33%.
- Gothic Bundle on Steam. Save 50%.
- Grand Ages: Rome on GamersGate. Save 43%.
- Greed Corp on Steam. Save 10%.
- Hearts of Iron 2 Complete on GamersGate. Save 40%.
- Iron Grip: Warlord on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- Just Cause 2 on Steam. Save 75%.
- King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Knights of Honor on GamersGate. Save 33%.
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light on Steam. Save 66%.
- Lionheart King's Crusade on GamersGate. Save 25%.
- Lost Planet 2 on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- Mahjong Wisdom on Games For Windows. Save 75%.
- Majesty Gold Edition on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Majesty 2 Kingmaker Expansion on GamersGate. Save 33%.
- Majesty 2 The Fantasy Kingdom Sim on GamersGate. Save 33%.
- Medieval 2 Total War Gold Edition on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Men of War: Gold Edition on Steam. Save 75%.
- MinerWars 2081 Pre-Alpha on Impulse. Save 60%.
- Monday Night Combat on Steam. Save 10% on pre-purchases.
- Mount & Blade on GamersGate. Save 33%.
- Mount and Blade Warband on Impulse. Save 75%.
- Natural Selection 2 on the Official Website. Buy one, get one free.
- Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition on GamersGate. Save 33%.
- Plants vs. Zombies on Games For Windows. Save 25%.
- Poker Simulator on Impulse. Save 30%.
- Power Of Defense: Defend Your World! on GamersGate. Save 75%.
- Railworks 2 on Steam. Save 85%.
- Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale on Steam. Save 66%.
- Resident Evil 5 on Steam. Save 66%.
- Rise of Flight – Iron Cross Edition on Direct2Drive. Save 40%.
- Rise of Prussia on GamersGate. Save 70%.
- SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Classics Collection Series 1 on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Classics Collection Series 2 on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Classics Collection Series 3 on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- Space Rangers 2 on Impulse. Save 75%.
- SPORE Complete Pack on Steam. Save 75%.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Bundle Pack on Impulse. Save 80%.
- Storm Over the Pacific on Impulse. Save 40%.
- Supreme Ruler 2020 on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Sword of the Stars Argos Naval Yard on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Sword of the Stars Complete Collection on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Sylvenia - Fantasy Poker on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Take Command - 2nd Manassas on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Tales of Monkey Island Complete Pack on Steam. Save 50%.
- Test Drive Unlimited 2 on GamersGate. Save 20% on preorders.
- The Polynomial - Space of the music on Steam. Save 75%.
- The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Digital Premium Edition on GamersGate. Save 10% on preorders.
- The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Digital Premium Edition on Direct2Drive. Save 10% on preorders.
- The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Digital Premium Edition on Steam. Save 10% on pre-purchases.
- Trials 2: Second Edition on Steam. Save 75%.
- THQ Complete Collection on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Victoria on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Winter Bundle on Positech Games. "Very cheap."
- World War 2 - Time of Wrath on Impulse. Save 83%.
- Zombie Driver on Steam. Save 75%.
- Zuma's Revenge! on Steam. Save 60%.
spindoctor wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 10:20:xXBatmanXx wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 09:00:
Thanks for input spin. Going to get it then. (not that i need more games....been playing the humble indie bundle all mornin while making my 2nd batch of chili and 3 loaves on banana bread)
Sega removed the game's online activation requirement in a patch a few weeks ago. When I had played the game, this patch was not available on Steam yet, so I had to download it separately and patch the game (which worked fine btw). When you run the game for the first time, if it asks for online activation, that means Steam has still not patched it and you will have to download it separately. Amongst other bug fixes, one of the things this patch does is remove copy protection from the game. Basically, if you are ever asked for your cd key, you are running an older version and you need to patch it. If you do need to download it yourself, get the EU/Digital Patch which is the one that will work with the Steam version.
After that there are a bunch of .cfg tweaks and stuff you'll need to look into to fix performance issues, sound issues, graphics issues and what not.
I broke something....now the game doesn't work....whoops.
Prez wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 14:38:I remember reading about King Arthur a while back and that it had some serious balance issues, with archers being able to pretty much destroy everyone, IIRC. Did that stuff get fixed? Is it fun to play now?
King Arthur is on sale for 5 bucks and change on Steam today. Buy it. Buy it NOW. Don't make me have to gift it to you!
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts." -- Bertrand Russell (I think...)
If you haven't bought Fallout: New Vegas yet, now would be a very good time to do so.
King Arthur is on sale for 5 bucks and change on Steam today. Buy it. Buy it NOW. Don't make me have to gift it to you!
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"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
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Techie714 © wrote on Dec 23, 2010, 21:57:
Picked up RISEN today on the Steam sale, hopefully it is good or at least decent.
Was tempted to do the same, until I saw the DRM.
Sweet! Buddy just gifted ARMA II via Steam
Send me a msg if you have it, would love to try it out with people.
Send me a msg if you have it, would love to try it out with people.
Bummer...another day of nothing I want.
Maybe the claptrap DLC for $5.00......going to think about it....
Maybe the claptrap DLC for $5.00......going to think about it....
Only 25 minutes left in the sale!
Woohoo!
I am excited to see what comes next!
THis is better than a Wootoff!!~
This comment was edited on Dec 24, 2010, 12:56.
Woohoo!
I am excited to see what comes next!
THis is better than a Wootoff!!~
This comment was edited on Dec 24, 2010, 12:56.
Creston wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 00:28:
Opflash Dragon Rising is 3 bucks today. that's just stupid value.
Creston
Never mind. It's a lousy three bucks. Buying it.
Awesome deal posted below on Arma2 + expansion...$12.50 for both. I finally bit.
Awesome thanks again spin! installing as I type.
xXBatmanXx wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 09:00:
Thanks for input spin. Going to get it then. (not that i need more games....been playing the humble indie bundle all mornin while making my 2nd batch of chili and 3 loaves on banana bread)
Sega removed the game's online activation requirement in a patch a few weeks ago. When I had played the game, this patch was not available on Steam yet, so I had to download it separately and patch the game (which worked fine btw). When you run the game for the first time, if it asks for online activation, that means Steam has still not patched it and you will have to download it separately. Amongst other bug fixes, one of the things this patch does is remove copy protection from the game. Basically, if you are ever asked for your cd key, you are running an older version and you need to patch it. If you do need to download it yourself, get the EU/Digital Patch which is the one that will work with the Steam version.
After that there are a bunch of .cfg tweaks and stuff you'll need to look into to fix performance issues, sound issues, graphics issues and what not.
Some of the most miserable and unhappy gamers on the planet are at Bluesnews
LittleMe wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 01:11:
Yes those are great deals. Almost bought Bioshock 2 until I was reminded that it requires GFWL and uses securom activation.
I almost bought it until I remembered I never finished the first one, which I bought on sale two years ago. Now that I know it uses securom activation, I definitely won't be getting it.
LittleMe wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 01:11:
Edit: Apparently the amazon downloader doesn't patch games. FYI.
It looks like it downloads what is essentially the contents of the game disk. I don't know about other games, but the retail patch works on ArmA2.
Prez wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 03:58:
Hmm... A (not-so-)short list of downloadable games I've bought in the last couple of weeks
I managed to control my impulse buying of games on sale this year unlike last year. Each time I was tempted to buy a game, I reminded myself about the games I've bought on sale that I haven't played yet.
So far I've only bought:
Battlefield BC2 (Steam)
ArmA 2: Combined Ops (Amazon)
Humbe Indie Bundle #2
That was xmas sales. For Thanksgiving/black Friday I bought:
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
Monkey Island Complete Pack
Edit: Forgot to /quote
This comment was edited on Dec 24, 2010, 13:20.
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THANKS PREZ!@
Thanks for input spin. Going to get it then. (not that i need more games....been playing the humble indie bundle all mornin while making my 2nd batch of chili and 3 loaves on banana bread)
Blues's chili is on the menu for next week....
Thanks for input spin. Going to get it then. (not that i need more games....been playing the humble indie bundle all mornin while making my 2nd batch of chili and 3 loaves on banana bread)
Blues's chili is on the menu for next week....
Yeah AP is worth $7.50 (right now). Is there a way to increase the FOV?? I can't see how they tested the game without that not driving them insane.
Perpetual debt is slavery.
xXBatmanXx wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 07:47:
Hay, I don't have Alpha Protocal - is it worth 7.50 or is it a pass?
Worth it for 7.5$. It is a severely flawed game but it did keep me interested enough for a full playthrough (about 15 hours). There are a couple of things it does exceptionally well, namely how your choices have consequences and how they shape the story differently. Almost everything you do in the game will have an impact on the way the plot moves forward. Apart from this though, everything else in the game is pretty mediocre or just downright broken.
Some of the most miserable and unhappy gamers on the planet are at Bluesnews
xXBatmanXx wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 07:47:
Wings of Prey 6.00 at Steam
Hay, I don't have Alpha Protocal - is it worth 7.50 or is it a pass?
Alpha Protocol is like a less futuristic Deus Ex (iffy combat and all). It isn't as bad as has been made out to be by some, but it is far from how good it could and should have been. Easily worth 7.50 imho though.
Wings of Prey is a wonderful less "sim-ish" version of IL-2 Sturmovich/Pacific Fighters, perfect for those who want a less "anal" flight sim.
hoolaparara wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 08:17:
I must confess as I was browsing I was startled to see this piece of crapola (HL2 Source) sells for $9.99. It was so completely pointless when first released, did they ever actually make it worthwhile?
Speaking of worthwhile I noticed that operation flashpoint: dragon rising is $3 on steam, I know its been kicked around a lot here but still not work it?
I got it solely for the High Definition mods on www.moddb.com. I used to think the Black Mesa mod would scratch that particular itch, but I got tired of waiting for it (though I do expect it to be part of an OrangeBox-like bundle in the near future).
"We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
"Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality."
Prez wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 03:58:It's called "sleep".
EDIT: *** Now if anyone can point me towards a half-off sale on free time, it would be greatly appreciated...***
You lose half your free time that way
Prez wrote on Dec 24, 2010, 03:58:
Hmm... A (not-so-)short list of downloadable games I've bought in the last couple of weeks:
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Half-Life Source
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I must confess as I was browsing I was startled to see this piece of crapola sells for $9.99. It was so completely pointless when first released, did they ever actually make it worthwhile?
Speaking of worthwhile I noticed that operation flashpoint: dragon rising is $3 on steam, I know its been kicked around a lot here but still not work it?
Wings of Prey 6.00 at Steam
Alpha Protocol 7.50 at Steam
Dead Rising 2 50% off.
Hay, I don't have Alpha Protocal - is it worth 7.50 or is it a pass?
Alpha Protocol 7.50 at Steam
Dead Rising 2 50% off.
Hay, I don't have Alpha Protocal - is it worth 7.50 or is it a pass?
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