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by **Isgrimnur** » Thu May 24, 2012 1:04 pm

Daily Deal: Metro 2033 -75% $19.99 $4.99 (81)

Special Promotion: Lunar Flight -75% $9.99 $2.50

by **Isgrimnur** » Thu May 24, 2012 1:07 pm

Weekend Deal: Sid Meier's Civilization® V -75% $29.99 $7.49 (90)

GOTY $12.49

All DLC also on sale

Game of the Year Edition includes:
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
All 4 Cradle of Civilization Map Packs (Mediterranean, Asia, Americas, Mesopotamia)
Civilization Pack: Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar II)
Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca
Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia
Civilization and Scenario Pack: Denmark - The Vikings
Explorer’s Map Pack
Official Digital Soundtrack

Free to Play weekend

by **Kasey Chang** » Thu May 24, 2012 1:58 pm

Is this like Indie weekend or something? A TON of indie games or indie-ish games are on sale, like Introversion's games and others.

by **Lordnine** » Thu May 24, 2012 2:12 pm

It's because of the Because We May sale. Some pretty good deals. Worth checking out the website, not all the sales are available on Steam.

by **Daehawk** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:18 pm

Red Orchestra 2 GOTY is 75% off.

by **Isgrimnur** » Fri May 25, 2012 2:50 pm

Daily Deal: Confrontation -50% $39.99 $19.99

by **Enigma** » Fri May 25, 2012 9:36 pm

Red Orchestra 2 is also free to play this weekend!

by **Isgrimnur** » Sat May 26, 2012 1:09 pm

Daily Deal: SkyDrift -50% $9.99 $4.99 (73)

DLC also on sale.

by **Isgrimnur** » Sun May 27, 2012 1:11 pm

Daily Deal: Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy -50% $6.99 $3.49 (81)

by **Isgrimnur** » Mon May 28, 2012 3:48 pm

Daily Deal: Alice: Madness Returns -80% $29.99 $5.99 (75)

by **Lordnine** » Mon May 28, 2012 6:32 pm

I would recommend Alice if you care more about art, atmosphere and story than gameplay. The art direction is amazing in places and rides the line between uncomfortable and disturbing. Gameplay is completely mundane however; the best thing I can say about it is it’s rarely frustrating and has a breezy pace which lets you enjoy the rest of the game.

by **Daehawk** » Mon May 28, 2012 8:27 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:Daily Deal: Nancy Drew®: The Haunting of Castle Malloy -50% $6.99 $3.49 (81)

The video actually makes that look intriguing.

by **Isgrimnur** » Tue May 29, 2012 2:35 pm

Daily Deal: Horrid Henry -80% $5.99 $1.20

Midweek Madness: Limbo -60% $9.99 $3.99 (88)

Midweek Madness: Dungeons Gold -66% $29.99 $10.20

Dungeons $5.10 (65)
The Dark Lord $6.80 (72)
Into the Dark DLC $1.36
Map Pack $1.02

by **Zaxxon** » Tue May 29, 2012 2:40 pm

I'll take this opportunity to mention again that Limbo is well worth it for a few bucks.

by **Isgrimnur** » Wed May 30, 2012 1:15 pm

Daily Deal: SpaceQuest Collection

News Item says 75% off, which would make it $4.99, but it's listed on the store page as $19.99.

by **Isgrimnur** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:10 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:Daily Deal: SpaceQuest Collection

News Item says 75% off, which would make it $4.99, but it's listed on the store page as $19.99.

Store page has finally been updated. $4.99 it is.

by **Isgrimnur** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:14 pm

There's a truckload of indie stuff on various sales through the 2nd. I couldn't pass up DEFCON for $4. (84)

by **Zaxxon** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:28 pm

Definitely in for Space Quest Collection. All you young folk, if you enjoy adventure games purchase this post-haste.

Who am I kidding--young folk don't know what adventure games are...

by **Captain Caveman** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:47 pm

Zaxxon wrote:Definitely in for Space Quest Collection. All you young folk, if you enjoy adventure games purchase this post-haste.

Who am I kidding--young folk don't know what adventure games are...

Also, young folk don't exist on OO.

by **Zaxxon** » Wed May 30, 2012 4:05 pm

Captain Caveman wrote:
Zaxxon wrote:Definitely in for Space Quest Collection. All you young folk, if you enjoy adventure games purchase this post-haste.

Who am I kidding--young folk don't know what adventure games are...

Also, young folk don't exist on OO.

What about Kel... crap. Chris Gre.... Nuts.

by **Kelric** » Wed May 30, 2012 5:24 pm

Zaxxon wrote:
Captain Caveman wrote:
Zaxxon wrote:Definitely in for Space Quest Collection. All you young folk, if you enjoy adventure games purchase this post-haste.

Who am I kidding--young folk don't know what adventure games are...

Also, young folk don't exist on OO.

What about Kel... crap. Chris Gre.... Nuts.

Well if it makes you feel any better, I was only 2 years old when the first Space Quest was released (according to Wikipedia that was 1986).

by **Jag** » Wed May 30, 2012 5:31 pm

Kelric wrote:Well if it makes you feel any better, I was only 2 years old when the first Space Quest was released (according to Wikipedia that was 1986).

Son?

by **Isgrimnur** » Thu May 31, 2012 1:43 pm

Weekend Deal: Saints Row: The Third -66% $49.99 $16.99 (84)

Season Pass DLC Pack -66% $19.99 $6.79

Daily Deal: Pickers -66% $9.99 $3.39

by **Carpet_pissr** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:09 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:Weekend Deal: Saints Row: The Third -66% $49.99 $16.99 (84)

Season Pass DLC Pack -66% $19.99 $6.79

Daily Deal: Pickers -66% $9.99 $3.39

Holy crap. Watching that first video on Steam for Saint's Row (I have never paid attention to this series before now)...is that all cinematic fillers or actual gameplay? There's no HUD or anything like that, so assuming cinematics? The face of that bouncer...my god...probably the most realistic game graphics I have yet seen. Amazing.

I guess given the genre, playing the first two are not required or suggested?

by **Smoove_B** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:12 pm

Not at all. I played maybe 30 minutes of the first game before losing interest and completely skipped the second one. If you go to the console forum and look for the thread, there are some spoiler free impressions, but suffice to say I had a blast with the game. It's just absurd fun - check your brain at the door and enjoy the ride. Just make sure there's no kids around when you're playing.

by **Carpet_pissr** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:23 pm

Smoove_B wrote:Not at all. I played maybe 30 minutes of the first game before losing interest and completely skipped the second one. If you go to the console forum and look for the thread, there are some spoiler free impressions, but suffice to say I had a blast with the game. It's just absurd fun - check your brain at the door and enjoy the ride. Just make sure there's no kids around when you're playing.

By the time I am able to sit down in front of my home computer for some game time, my brain has long been retired for the evening.

Wonder how the console to PC conversion is though...some are horrendous.

EDIT: ahhh fuckit. Imma get it anyway. Can't believe I didn't pick up Arkham City for pennies recently due to backlog...morals, and now I'm buying this?! I am truly lost.

by **Octavious** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:28 pm

The conversion is fine EXCEPT there was/is a terrible bug where the sound was lagging on certain machines. Mine being one of them. Some guy that's obviously way smarter then me posted a program he created that fixes it. After I installed that I've had zero problems.

The AI in the game isn't exactly the greatest, but the missions are soooooo much fun. Also the customization in the game is great. You can build some truly crazy characters. And I've actually found myself enjoying that I can pimp my ride. I spent a half hour tricking out a car. Since you can always grab it back in your garage it's not a waste like in GTA. FYI I'm playing with a gamepad (PS3 controller that I emulate as a 360 controller) zero issues getting that working.

by **Carpet_pissr** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:33 pm

From Armchair Empire:

"I have to cop to the fact some of my PC Master Race tendencies have started to creep back into my opinion on games. Case in point: Saints Row: The Third. Not only is it hands-down better looking than the console versions, but the mouse and keyboard combination allow for much more precise gameplay, aside from the vehicle handling an analog controller offers."

Well, duh!

The precise control is EXACTLY why I prefer these types of games on PC over my PS3. Why else would I choose to play it sitting in front of a 24" screen vs a 58" screen?

by **Octavious** » Thu May 31, 2012 2:49 pm

I do it because it's easier to jump on the computer then steal the tv from the wife. I strongly dislike GTA type games with a mouse and keyboard, but I'm probably odd in that regard. I also played Skyrim and Fallout 3 with the controller.

by **Captain Caveman** » Thu May 31, 2012 4:25 pm

Octavious wrote:I do it because it's easier to jump on the computer then steal the tv from the wife.

This is the #1 reason I am now almost exclusively a PC gamer.

by **Octavious** » Thu May 31, 2012 5:00 pm

Captain Caveman wrote:
Octavious wrote:I do it because it's easier to jump on the computer then steal the tv from the wife.

This is the #1 reason I am now almost exclusively a PC gamer.

I had my Xbox hooked up to my computer monitor as well for this. :lol:

VGA cable FTW.

by **coopasonic** » Thu May 31, 2012 6:01 pm

Captain Caveman wrote:
Octavious wrote:I do it because it's easier to jump on the computer then steal the tv from the wife.

This is the #1 reason I am now almost exclusively a PC gamer.

A one TV household? You academics are weird.

by **Isgrimnur** » Thu May 31, 2012 6:57 pm

Weekend Deal + Free to Play: Worms Reloaded -66% $19.99 $6.80 (79)

4-pack $23.11

GOTY $8.50 ("Pre-order Forts and Hats" DLC, Puzzle Pack, Forts Pack, Time Attack Pack, Retro Pack)

Worms Ultimate Mayhem + Reloaded $8.92

Worms Complete $27.20 (GOTY + Ultimate Mayhem, Worms Crazy Golf, Worms, Worms Blast, Worms Pinball)

Worms Reloaded: Game of the Year Upgrade Pack $2.72

Go nuts, Freezer.

by **PLW** » Thu May 31, 2012 7:30 pm

coopasonic wrote:
Captain Caveman wrote:
Octavious wrote:I do it because it's easier to jump on the computer then steal the tv from the wife.

This is the #1 reason I am now almost exclusively a PC gamer.

A one TV household? You academics are weird.

Two for two. We have a 42 incher in the living room, and that's it. Of course, we also have one laptop per person, including one for the 3yo, if you count the iPad.

by **Madmarcus** » Thu May 31, 2012 8:21 pm

2 desktops, 3 laptops, and 1 TV that's old enough to drink in this four person household.

by **PLW** » Thu May 31, 2012 8:30 pm

Madmarcus wrote:2 desktops, 3 laptops, and 1 TV that's old enough to drink in this four person household.

But are you an academic?

by **Freezer-TPF-** » Thu May 31, 2012 8:30 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:Weekend Deal + Free to Play: Worms Reloaded -66% $19.99 $6.80 (79)

4-pack $23.11

GOTY $8.50 ("Pre-order Forts and Hats" DLC, Puzzle Pack, Forts Pack, Time Attack Pack, Retro Pack)

Worms Ultimate Mayhem + Reloaded $8.92

Worms Complete $27.20 (GOTY + Ultimate Mayhem, Worms Crazy Golf, Worms, Worms Blast, Worms Pinball)

Worms Reloaded: Game of the Year Upgrade Pack $2.72

Go nuts, Freezer.

That is a lot of Worms. A veritable plethora of Worms, if you will.

by **Captain Caveman** » Thu May 31, 2012 9:58 pm

From rrmorton's Steam profile:

Worms Reloaded
780.7 hrs on record

And no, that's not a misprint.

by **silverjon** » Thu May 31, 2012 11:18 pm

Titan Quest: Immortal Throne
839.7 hrs

by **Carpet_pissr** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:07 am

Holy....no freaki...what the...?!!?!!

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