Bargain Thread 2013

KaoFloppy · 2013-11-04T12:07:53.000Z

I can install Steam games without Steam?

charmtrap · 2013-11-04T12:13:09.000Z

Rachel Brown:

You mean it? You can start right here, because there are plenty of “If I can’t get it on Steam, I ain’t buying it.” folks here.

Hmph. It’s not really an irrational position to take. This is a situation where the first-mover has a distinct advantage. I’d prefer to not have many games spread over many different installers. I have 150-ish games bought on Steam so I’m always going to look there for games first, but I’ll buy on Amazon or Origin for a significant price break.

Kadath · 2013-11-04T12:20:45.000Z

KaoFloppy:

I can install Steam games without Steam?

Better, you can purchase and install DRM free games on Steam. Best of both worlds, never have to worry about a 3rd party service again.

stusser · 2013-11-04T13:34:52.000Z

Steam is convenient and offers great deals. I don’t stress about Steam going out of business or whatever. If that happens I can trivially pirate the games I purchased and not feel guilty about it. That would be inconvenient, but not overwhelmingly so.

WarpRattler · 2013-11-04T14:19:55.000Z

KaoFloppy:

Daily deal: Guacamelee! Gold Edition $7.49 -50%. Mexican Metro-vania made in Canada! Do I buy this or the Vita version…

Worth noting that while the PSN version is cross-buy (and the game plays like a dream on Vita) and is going to be on sale starting tomorrow, the discounted Steam version would be a better deal even if it didn’t include the DLC, which it does.

Either way, definitely buy it! It’s easily one of the best Metroid games not developed by Nintendo.

Equisilus · 2013-11-04T15:00:17.000Z

stusser:

I don’t remember if I got it on 10/31 or 11/1, but I did get it, and now it’s missing from my Steam library. I don’t actually care as I never intended to play it, just a data point for you.

I wonder what would have happened if I downloaded and played a bit? Would Steam have just deleted it from under me?

I’ve not downloaded it yet, but it’s still in my library. I already have the Blackwell Bundle from GoG so I don’t need to have it on Steam, though.

malkav11 · 2013-11-04T16:54:15.000Z

Kadath:

Better, you can purchase and install DRM free games on Steam. Best of both worlds, never have to worry about a 3rd party service again.

This is not remotely the same thing as owning the game on Steam. Edit: If you’re talking about the Add a Non-Steam Game to my Library option, anyway. It occurs to me you might not be.

krushnine · 2013-11-04T18:08:03.000Z

Equisilus:

I’ve not downloaded it yet, but it’s still in my library. I already have the Blackwell Bundle from GoG so I don’t need to have it on Steam, though.

The dev revoked the keys that were issued after Halloween ended. Two people I know who got their keys during Halloween still have the game as well.

I was a little surprised that the vendor site (I don’t think this is the Blackwell dev’s idea) had a key generator page without any real verification, and that they “disabled” the giveaway by just removing the link for that page. I remember this same vendor site tried to disable some purchase page back in the past via a client-side redirect, which people easily worked around. If I were an indie dev, I would not use them to sell my games. :)

habibi · 2013-11-04T18:35:50.000Z

Rachel Brown:

You mean it? You can start right here, because there are plenty of “If I can’t get it on Steam, I ain’t buying it.” folks here.

I’m one of them and I’m not ashamed about it simply because it’s my money and I decide how and where I want to spend it.

But I do agree that for free, it’s up to the giver to choose how they want to give and I don’t bitch about it coz, well, it’s their rights.

Mike_Hussey · 2013-11-05T04:44:02.000Z

Gamersgate have Heroes VI Gold at 75% off (£5.00 UK).

Gigglemoo · 2013-11-05T07:42:49.000Z

Humble Bundle WarnerBrothers in a fewhours:

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red_guy · 2013-11-05T08:42:34.000Z

KaoFloppy:

Someone says Steam?

I don’t know, has anyone mentioned the rumored dates for Steam Halloween and Christmas sales yet?
From this Reddit thread: Nov 27 - Dec 3 and Dec 19 - Jan 2.

So what’s in this rumored Warner Bros humble bundle? The facebook image has already been yanked, or is not available to dinosaurs like me who don’t facebook.

Telefrog · 2013-11-05T08:44:36.000Z

red guy:

So what’s in this rumored Warner Bros humble bundle? The facebook image has already been yanked, or is not available to dinosaurs like me who don’t facebook.

Scribblenauts Unlimited + 5 WB Games from Steam was all we know so far. The tagline is “Be a hero!” so I’d bet some Batman games.

Gigglemoo · 2013-11-05T09:11:51.000Z

GOG is running a charity bundle. 10 games for $1.67 each, 3 games minimum.

FTL: Faster Than Light
Whispered World, The
Pid
Creatures Village
Waking Mars
Botanicula
Incredipede
Driftmoon
Darwinia
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee

corkeh · 2013-11-05T10:33:15.000Z

According to CAG, the WB bundle will have:

$1
Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY
F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin
F.E.A.R. 3
Lord of the Rings: War in the North

BTA
Batman: Arkham City GOTY
Scribblenauts Unlimited

Gigglemoo · 2013-11-05T10:37:43.000Z

They’ve also changed their system for redeeming Steam games a little:
http://support.humblebundle.com/customer/portal/articles/1356336-gifting-steam-keys

TLDR: Can give away extra games now.

BrianRubin · 2013-11-05T10:44:29.000Z

corkeh:

According to CAG, the WB bundle will have:

Sweet, I’ve been wanting to pick up Lord of the Rings: War in the North, this is perfect. Thanks!

Gigglemoo · 2013-11-05T11:10:16.000Z

corkeh:

According to CAG, the WB bundle will have:

Available now, that was correct.

Average is currently $3.55… I don’t know why people are being such cheapskates with this one. :/

charmtrap · 2013-11-05T11:12:10.000Z

The Humble Bundle is up. I already have AC, but getting FEAR and AA on steam is worth a few bucks, and I’ve always been curious about that LOTR game.

charmtrap · 2013-11-05T11:15:25.000Z

Gigglemoo:

Average is currently $3.55… I don’t know why people are being such cheapskates with this one. :/

It’s up to $4.11 on my screen. It usually seems to take a little while to ramp up, in my experience.