Bargain Thread 2011 Edition

Sebmojo · 2011-12-18T19:21:24.000Z

Qmanol:

Not in most places. Tasmania certainly, and some other places.

Wait, what? It snows in summer in Tasmania?!

Strato · 2011-12-18T20:38:26.000Z

Sebmojo:

Wait, what? It snows in summer in Tasmania?!

Cradle Mountain could very well snow during Summer.

lordkosc · 2011-12-18T21:18:18.000Z

BobJustBob:

Some dev leaked the dates on his Twitter weeks ago. Plus it started on the 20th last year.

Ah ok then …

Mr_Popov · 2011-12-18T21:55:57.000Z

There may be a pricing mistake (in your favor!) on GamersGate for Pride of Nations.

It shows the base price as $5 instead of $20 and then applies the -70% discount from that for a net price of $1.70

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-PON/pride-of-nations?caff=7901

Also remember they are still running their “buy 3 get the 4th free” deal. So if you find yourself with 3 items, you may as well pick up a 4th for free (the freebie is whatever your cheapest item is).

kerzain · 2011-12-18T22:00:14.000Z

Thanks for the heads up, I’ve email them to let them know their mistake.

rezaf · 2011-12-18T22:24:50.000Z

kerzain:

Thanks for the heads up, I’ve email them to let them know their mistake.

:rollseyes:

If you ask me (and I’m a fan of most other AGEOD games), that game isn’t even worth $1.70. It’s an unplayable mess.

rezaf

scharmers · 2011-12-18T22:26:05.000Z

Marcin:

Hardwar is on sale for 2.99 at DotEmu. Has anyone used them before?

@Greybriar: Achtung Panzer is a very grognardy tactical/realtime wargame with a somewhat obtuse interface and pretty fantastic gameplay (by most accounts). If that’s your thing, that’s a great deal.

A little late, but thumbs up on this one, and Hardwar in particular. DotEmu is like GoG’s slower sibling but there’s a couple of games on there that GoG hasn’t gotten around to getting (Hardwar, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Fleet Command, all without DRM, are the ones I picked up some time ago).

BobJustBob · 2011-12-18T22:27:25.000Z

rezaf:

:rollseyes:

If you ask me (and I’m a fan of most other AGEOD games), that game isn’t even worth $1.70. It’s an unplayable mess.

rezaf

I’ve never heard of Pride of Nations but it sounds like the kind of game that would be a Nazi sympathizer.

amandachen · 2011-12-18T22:38:23.000Z

Gamersgate has Montjoie! at 66% off (it’s 5 quid, not sure of the price in euros and dollars). Fun turn-based strategy board game. www.gamersgate.com/DD-MONTJOIE/montjoie

Canuck · 2011-12-19T02:35:59.000Z

kerzain:

Thanks for the heads up, I’ve email them to let them know their mistake.

You FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!

Strange because I saw it earlier today for $4.99. I’d like to get it for a $1.70 but to be honest that would be a waste of $1.70 because of the horribly long load times.

Canuck · 2011-12-19T02:43:16.000Z

I see that Precursors has finally dropped to $7.50 on Gamersgate. I might check it out for that price.

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-PREC/precursors

Giaddon · 2011-12-19T04:32:28.000Z

GamersGate hasThe Saboteur for $9 right now.

It was glossed over at release, but I found it to be a very fun open-world game set in a comic-book version of World War 2 northern France. It has the best-feeling shooting of any GTA-like I’ve played, and a Hitman-like disguise mechanic where you can wear Nazi uniforms to infiltrate installations and blow them up. There are some porting issues (not that great performance, and ATI cards I think don’t work, and the map can be wonky), and the graphics at a distance aren’t great, but the black and white to color style gives it a great look, and I find it a nice change of pace to play in a historical setting. I’m actually replaying it now, and having a blast. Check it out!

Canuck · 2011-12-19T04:53:49.000Z

Giaddon:

GamersGate hasThe Saboteur for $9 right now.

It was glossed over at release, but I found it to be a very fun open-world game set in a comic-book version of World War 2 northern France. It has the best-feeling shooting of any GTA-like I’ve played, and a Hitman-like disguise mechanic where you can wear Nazi uniforms to infiltrate installations and blow them up. There are some porting issues (not that great performance, and ATI cards I think don’t work, and the map can be wonky), and the graphics at a distance aren’t great, but the black and white to color style gives it a great look, and I find it a nice change of pace to play in a historical setting. I’m actually replaying it now, and having a blast. Check it out!

Hmm I think I’ve heard of this game before but I didn’t realize it was a GTA-type of open world game. I’d really like to try it but for some reason it doesn’t show up for me on Gamersgate. Region restrictions? I’m living in Japan. If anybody would like to do me a favor and gift it to me I could pay you via Paypal.

intruder · 2011-12-19T08:00:45.000Z

In case anyone still doubting the Steam sale starting today:

@Sandswept Sandswept Tweets

For those of you who missed DETOUR this past sale, it will be on sale AGAIN for 75% off on Steam; December 19th to January 2nd!

twitter.com

Sandswept (Sandswept)

For those of you who missed DETOUR this past sale, it will be on sale AGAIN for 75% off on Steam; December 19th to January 2nd!

12:38 AM - 2 Dec 2011 1

Social Media 4tw.

intruder · 2011-12-19T08:08:02.000Z

In case anyone still doubting the Steam sale starting today:

[COLOR=#0066cc]@Sandswept[/COLOR] Sandswept Tweets

For those of you who missed DETOUR this past sale, it will be on sale AGAIN for 75% off on Steam; December 19th to January 2nd!

twitter.com

Sandswept (Sandswept)

For those of you who missed DETOUR this past sale, it will be on sale AGAIN for 75% off on Steam; December 19th to January 2nd!

12:38 AM - 2 Dec 2011 1

Social Media 4tw.

intruder · 2011-12-19T08:08:22.000Z

In case anyone still doubting the Steam sale starting today:

[COLOR=#0066cc]@Sandswept[/COLOR] Sandswept Tweets

For those of you who missed DETOUR this past sale, it will be on sale AGAIN for 75% off on Steam; December 19th to January 2nd!

twitter.com

Sandswept (Sandswept)

For those of you who missed DETOUR this past sale, it will be on sale AGAIN for 75% off on Steam; December 19th to January 2nd!

12:38 AM - 2 Dec 2011 1

Social Media 4tw.

Greybriar · 2011-12-19T08:12:01.000Z

Marcin:

@Greybriar: Achtung Panzer is a very grognardy tactical/realtime wargame with a somewhat obtuse interface and pretty fantastic gameplay (by most accounts). If that’s your thing, that’s a great deal.

Kalle:

The new Achtung Panzer game, Operation Star, has an improved interface. Improved doesn’t mean intuitive but it can help. I’d suggest you try the demo.

Thanks for your input.

Nephrinn · 2011-12-19T08:17:01.000Z

omg, I have little to no money to spend on steam right now (already spent it on xmas). Please, please use lots of lube and be gentle steam. :(

TurinTur · 2011-12-19T08:17:43.000Z

Well Intruder, after saying three times, i have to believe you! :P

Bill_Dungsroman · 2011-12-19T08:26:53.000Z

STEAM SALES? I DON’T BELIEVE THEY EXIST.