Bargain Thread 2012 Edition

Chuck · 2012-05-27T09:59:42.000Z

They do, sort of.

http://askville.amazon.com/Paypal-pay-Amazon-stuff/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=1460314

Jab · 2012-05-27T10:18:56.000Z

I was looking at the paradox sale and I could have sworn that Sword of the stars 2 was a steam game. But there is not mention of it on the description and I can’t find it on steam anymore.

edit: My mistake, they moved the steam requirement on the amazon page further down for it.

MrCoffee · 2012-05-27T12:36:20.000Z

Chuck:

They do, sort of.

http://askville.amazon.com/Paypal-pay-Amazon-stuff/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=1460314

So basically, no.

VegasRobb · 2012-05-27T13:07:42.000Z

I’m liking Crusader Kings 2 for $9.99.

Tciecka · 2012-05-27T17:08:56.000Z

$7.49 will nab you both Bioshock games.
You get to choose whether you want it on Steam, or not. I think you still get the annoyance of Securom Internet DRM, in both cases.

Non-Steam versions:
http://amzn.com/B008235PQQ

Steam Versions
http://amzn.com/B0083W649I

Also, this is the best pricing for these games EVER. At least, that I’ve seen.

Omniscia · 2012-05-27T19:57:52.000Z

I don’t care about Securom; I just want to be able to play Bioshock 2 without Games for Windows Live preventing me from saving.

marxeil · 2012-05-28T00:59:51.000Z

Is it possible to gift Amazon games? I really want Crusader Kings 2 but they won’t sell outside the USA. Is someone is willing to gift it - I can paypal it back.

Coffeespoons · 2012-05-28T01:14:20.000Z

Just add a US billing address to your amazon account and it will let you complete the transaction - just did it myself and I’m based in UK

Tony_M · 2012-05-28T01:58:26.000Z

driillSGT:

Plentiful Paradox Package - $12.49 (only for 2 days then off sale)

Also known as the “No you will never-ever complete your backlog ever” package.

marxeil · 2012-05-28T04:48:35.000Z

Coffeespoons:

Just add a US billing address to your amazon account and it will let you complete the transaction - just did it myself and I’m based in UK

It worked. I’m surprised Visa approved it but what do I care.

smj123 · 2012-05-28T12:37:40.000Z

Gamersgate VOID ad supported free gaming has kicked off.

http://www.gamersgate.com/void

The catalog is weak though. There are only a few games I find interesting, all of which I’ve already played or own in my backlog, e.g. JA2, Risen, Elven Legacy. They say they will be expanding it over time.

The way it works is that you download the game and have to watch some ads when you launch it. Sounds like after that you can play uninterrupted. You get a limited number of game slots. Once you fill a game with a slot it is locked in for a period, you cannot replace it for a certain amount of time. You can upgrade or buy more slots with blue coins which is their currency, which can be bought directly or accumulated as rewards from game purchases (so that aspect isn’t really free). The upgrades give various perks like allowing you to replace the game sooner, etc.

TurinTur · 2012-05-28T12:41:42.000Z

smj123:

Gamersgate VOID ad supported free gaming has kicked off.

http://www.gamersgate.com/void

The catalog is weak though. There are only a few games I find interesting, all of which I’ve already played or own in my backlog, e.g. JA2, Risen, Elven Legacy. They say they will be expanding it over time.

Limited also by country

Coming Soon To Your Country
Our ad-financed service, VOID will be released on May 28th in the US and Canada, closely followed by Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

Giaddon · 2012-05-29T06:23:04.000Z

Game Music Bundle 3 available now! PWYW for the soundtracks to Plants v Zombies, Dustforce, Frozen Synapse, Terraria, and Ilomilo. Pay extra for bonus albums!

Giaddon · 2012-05-29T06:40:52.000Z

Precursors is $10 on GamersGate right now. I’ve been meaning to do a let’s play of this game for ages, it’s such a great summation of the wonder and terror that a flawed and damned humanity can offer. Check out the fixes and patches at RPG Watch.

Mount and Blade Warband for $5 on GamersGate.

Bandersnatch · 2012-05-29T07:26:39.000Z

DOTD - The Darkness II is $11.99 at Best Buy in store and online. For 360 and PS3.

Canuck · 2012-05-29T07:29:17.000Z

smj123:

Gamersgate VOID ad supported free gaming has kicked off.

http://www.gamersgate.com/void

The catalog is weak though. There are only a few games I find interesting, all of which I’ve already played or own in my backlog, e.g. JA2, Risen, Elven Legacy. They say they will be expanding it over time.

The way it works is that you download the game and have to watch some ads when you launch it. Sounds like after that you can play uninterrupted. You get a limited number of game slots. Once you fill a game with a slot it is locked in for a period, you cannot replace it for a certain amount of time. You can upgrade or buy more slots with blue coins which is their currency, which can be bought directly or accumulated as rewards from game purchases (so that aspect isn’t really free). The upgrades give various perks like allowing you to replace the game sooner, etc.

I’m giving it a shot now. Thank goodness for VPN programs! You start out with one available slot. You can get more slots for 10,000 blue coins ($10?). The cool down period is 14 days and the selection isn’t great but it’s better than a kick in the balls. I’m giving it a shot now with Space Empires 4.

Canuck · 2012-05-29T07:55:29.000Z

Oh the first “commercial” is fucking awesome! LOL
With this and the CK2 bits, I think Paradox really knows how to throw together some awesome friggen clips!

mouselock · 2012-05-29T08:14:35.000Z

Bandersnatch:

DOTD - The Darkness II is $11.99 at Best Buy in store and online. For 360 and PS3.

Also available, at least for store pickup if your nearby store has it, for PC (which is what I bought just now). Thanks!

Fenris99 · 2012-05-29T08:36:16.000Z

I’m staring at the “Plenty of Paradox package” on Amazon. Someone please enable me here.

Dan_Theman · 2012-05-29T08:50:38.000Z

Fenris99:

I’m staring at the “Plenty of Paradox package” on Amazon. Someone please enable me here.

Some excellent games (albeit one still in the making), and for a dirt cheap price: if you don’t buy this, you don’t like puppies. You don’t want anyone accusing you of hating puppies, now do you?