Bargain Thread 2011 Edition

malkav11 · 2011-10-13T21:48:37.000Z

RickH:

Saints Row The Third download pre-order from Amazon for $39.99.

My understanding is that it’s a Steamworks game.

It is.

I was planning on getting it from D2D, where it’s $45, but with the 15% off coupon from the Humble Bundle, it should be a bit lower than that $40. Except…Amazon doesn’t charge me sales tax, and D2D does. Torn!

Rachel_Brown · 2011-10-14T00:47:56.000Z

Kadath:

Anyone doing a Dungeon defenders 4 pack on steam? If I get a commitment for 2 others at $10 a pop I’ll spring the extra 50 cents on the two copies I need.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/65800/

If you still have a seat, I’m available. If yes, simply send a PM that contains your PayPal email.

Rachel,

Kurina · 2011-10-14T05:49:34.000Z

Good Old Games is having a 50% off Atari title sale.

GOG.com

Download the best classic and new games on Windows, Mac & Linux. A vast selection of titles, DRM-free, with free goodies and 30-day money-back guarantee.

$2.99
Alone in the Dark 1+2+3
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th
Blood (One Unit Whole Blood)
Blood 2: The Chosen + Expansion
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos
Independence War Deluxe
Locomotion, Chris Sawyer’s
Master of Magic
Master of Orion 1+2
Outcast
RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe
Star Control 1+2
Star Control 3
Total Annihilation: Commander Pack
Total Annihilation: Kingdoms + Expansion

$4.99
Master of Orion 3
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: Triple Thrill Pack
Witcher: Enhanced Edition, The

Strato · 2011-10-14T05:55:39.000Z

Splendid timing. I was thinking about laying down some money and reliving the joy of Rollercoaster Tycoon 1 and 2 and now I’m glad I waited. I picked up RCT3 the other week in the steam sale, but it hasn’t really grabbed me.

Marcus · 2011-10-14T06:29:52.000Z

Ah excellent I will be getting RCT2.

MSUSteve · 2011-10-14T06:30:57.000Z

Amazon’s Lightning Deal today is a SteelSeries Merc Stealth Gaming Keyboard for $59.99. It usually goes for $90. It seems pretty slick. Anyone ever used one of these?

Giaddon · 2011-10-14T06:32:49.000Z

This is such a good GOG sale. Any space fans must pick up the I-War games at that price.

Enidigm · 2011-10-14T07:06:54.000Z

Is there any place that sells Battle Realms in a digital format?

Giaddon · 2011-10-14T07:08:05.000Z

Uh-unh.

Aleck · 2011-10-14T07:25:22.000Z

RickH:

Saints Row The Third download pre-order from Amazon for $39.99.

My understanding is that it’s a Steamworks game.

Damnit. So much for my “no more pre-orders” pledge.

(and thanks for the heads up!)

Creole_Ned · 2011-10-14T10:07:20.000Z

Steam Daily Deal for October 14th is the Max Payne bundle for $3.74 (75% off). Or you can get the individual games for $2.49 each.

THQ-wise, this weekend is 50% off all things Dawn of War, and DoW2: Retribution is free to play this weekend as well.

Angrycoder · 2011-10-14T10:32:12.000Z

rofl at M003 being in the upper pricing tier.

LockerK · 2011-10-14T10:41:49.000Z

Woo! Been waiting for a RCT sale on GOG since Steam doesn’t carry it. Also preordered SR3. Curse this thread for making me spend money.

unbongwah · 2011-10-14T11:06:14.000Z

Kadath:

Anyone doing a Dungeon defenders 4 pack on steam?

I’ve got two seats left in a four-pack; PM me if you want one of them and I’ll tell you where to Paypal the moolah.

OrfBC · 2011-10-14T12:26:23.000Z

DanielElliot:

Is Armageddon (and I do mean Armageddon) worth the $12 just as a typical shooter, understanding that it completely scraps what made Guerrilla awesome? Is it good at what it does set out to do, even though that very design itself is arguably a big step back from Guerrilla?

It is not.

lordkosc · 2011-10-14T13:17:42.000Z

Hmmm… which of the 3 tomb raider games on sale over @ Steam is the best?

I think I recall playing Legend on console at a friends, it seemed well made.

flyinj · 2011-10-14T13:37:06.000Z

lordkosc:

Hmmm… which of the 3 tomb raider games on sale over @ Steam is the best?

I think I recall playing Legend on console at a friends, it seemed well made.

Legend > Anniversary > Underworld

They’re all pretty good, though.

unbongwah · 2011-10-14T13:43:39.000Z

flyinj:

Legend > Anniversary > Underworld

I would say “Legend > Underworld > Anniversary,” but as long as we both understand Legend is the correct choice, we’re good. :-)

I should note that the reason I like Legend best is it’s more of a conventional action-adventure with platforming elements - closer to Uncharted than the other TRs - while TR:A and TR:U focus largely on the platforming & puzzle-solving elements. I prefer the variety in TR:L, but others prefer the platforming purity of the other two, I suppose.

Warning · 2011-10-14T16:14:50.000Z

unbongwah:

I would say “Legend > Underworld > Anniversary,” but as long as we both understand Legend is the correct choice, we’re good. :-)

I should note that the reason I like Legend best is it’s more of a conventional action-adventure with platforming elements - closer to Uncharted than the other TRs - while TR:A and TR:U focus largely on the platforming & puzzle-solving elements. I prefer the variety in TR:L, but others prefer the platforming purity of the other two, I suppose.

I think I liked Anniversary best, then Legend then Underworld. Legend might have been better as a game but it was kinda crashy for my and the other two didn’t have any problems like that.

Ex-S_Woo · 2011-10-14T16:33:06.000Z

I noticed that HOMMVI was available for $39.99 on Amazon - very tempting!