Bargain Thread 2013

intruder · 2013-11-22T01:11:11.000Z

Rachel Brown:

Except for Manhunt 2. That is not on Steam, it never was, and it’s probably never going to be.

As it’s a crap game (just like Manhunt) this is not a big loss anyways.
Once you saw a few executions in either game you have seen all that is to know about these games.
I completed both this year and I rarely recall their “stories”.

Mike_Hussey · 2013-11-22T03:24:57.000Z

Giaddon:

Lol no. In fact, Uplay games you purchase on Steam will simply launch Uplay and operate through that when run!

Oh wait, you’re talking about the Bethedsda sale, not first-party Ubi games. Bethesda uses Steamworks for all their games, so it should work out OK. I don’t see any word about it on the game page, though. Buyer beware.

One thing to be aware of with TES games is that some online retailers encode the executable, which means you can’t install script extenders like SKSE, which quite a few mods need to work properly. I recently picked p Oblivion GOTY from Gamefly as I never got round to buying the expansions, but found I couldn’t use OBSE, which limits the mods I can use. This us not an issue with games bought directly on Steam and I believe Gamersgate don’t encode their executables either.

robc04 · 2013-11-22T07:21:48.000Z

There is going to be an Amazon Lightning deal on Need for Speed Rivals for PS4 and Xbox One at 6:10 PM central time. Here is the link to gold box deals: http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox#AllLDsWidget

Aleck · 2013-11-22T08:24:52.000Z

Rock8man:

Sadly I’m in the same boat. Amazon dismantled that 2K page pretty soon after Bioshock’s release. So I figure we’ll have to get the discount by going through Amazon Customer Service.

I went through Amazon customer service. Here’s what they said:

Amazon Customer Service:

I’m sorry to hear that you were unable to use your promotional code to purchase “XCOM: Enemy Within.”

I’ve checked your account and see that the promotional code you received can only be used to purchase the following ASINs.

B00475AYUA; B00475AYUU; B004774IPU; B004774ISM; B004M5HV5G; B004SOZC02; B004SOZCOI; B004UB7OPO; B004UBE6IC; B004UHFBIU; B00506X3Y4; B0050CT7HU; B0050CTA2W; B0050CTD0G; B0050CTENC; B0050CTGBW; B0050CTI24; B0050CTJO6; B0050CTMT8; B0050CTOSM; B0052F0KA8; B005HEA1E4; B005HEA1T4; B005HEA2FC; B005ODQC1O; B005OSTWWK; B005T51NEI; B006JA7EWW; B006K32ZBI; B006MUXGVW; B006OF19NM; B006OF1AMM; B0074QZPUS; B008235PQQ; B0083K2HCI; B0083K2HQ4; B0083W649I; B00846E6X4; B0084FHBGY; B0084FHQ1O; B0085NTITS; B0085O6NG8; B0087FV5OU; B0087FVFMM; B008ALU5KG; B008ALUBYQ; B008EYQXL4; B008GW57JS; B008GW5V9E; B008GW607G; B0091T6FQO; B0091T6LFE; B00945156U; B009M8KRFE; B009R5JG40; B009RSL2EO; B00A7CV8YS; B00A9XQ886; B00AFDKCLE; B00AKJBY74; B00AKJBY7Y; B00AMKTR48; B00AWEMOC6; B00BCNV1CA; B00BHMLESC; B00BW7ZYGK; B00CPBZDPE; B00CYOHL48;

Please copy an ASIN, paste beside the below link and click Enter and you’ll be taken to the product detail page of that game.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/

ASIN is a unique code used by Amazon to identify a product. Unfortunately, the game you’re trying to purchase isn’t included in the list. Hence, you’re unable to use the code to purchase the game.

I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. But, please understand that the promotional certificate was issued by the developer, 2K Games, not by Amazon.

They did offer to give me a refund on the purchase, which was extremely nice of them, but I actually want a copy of Enemy Within. Anyone know someone at 2K Games that can help with this?

robc04 · 2013-11-22T10:22:42.000Z

On lightning sale at Amazon for $49: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMFIXOW/ref=gb1h_tit_c-2_8602_cfb50ff8?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_s=center-new-2&pf_rd_r=19B86RPB7H9RRYH6VRXT&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_p=1670588602

That’s for XBox One and PS 4.

KaoFloppy · 2013-11-22T10:39:42.000Z

I shouldn’t bother, in the face of the amazon sale, but hey, post count…

Steam today: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit $4.99 -75%. The 2010 version of NFS.

Telefrog · 2013-11-22T11:21:31.000Z

Actually, all of the Need for Speed titles (except the latest) are on sale on Steam. Also, Burnout Paradise.

flyinj · 2013-11-22T12:46:50.000Z

robc04:

On lightning sale at Amazon for $49: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMFIXOW/ref=gb1h_tit_c-2_8602_cfb50ff8?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_s=center-new-2&pf_rd_r=19B86RPB7H9RRYH6VRXT&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_p=1670588602

That’s for XBox One and PS 4.

Did they offer that deal for a PS4 digital code as well?

robc04 · 2013-11-22T13:03:19.000Z

flyinj:

Did they offer that deal for a PS4 digital code as well?

Sorry, I didn’t notice. I’m not in the market for the game but I thought some people here might be interested.

rei · 2013-11-22T13:59:52.000Z

New 25% off GreenManGaming code: GMG25-DW6L1-6XGZ9

Doesn’t work on newest games or BF4 Premium (I’m still waiting for 25% off on this again)

Tim_N · 2013-11-22T16:09:59.000Z

rei:

New 25% off GreenManGaming code: GMG25-DW6L1-6XGZ9

Doesn’t work on newest games or BF4 Premium (I’m still waiting for 25% off on this again)

Thanks for pasting this. It worked with the latest Crusader Kings 2 DLC/expansion Sons of Abraham.

Exactive · 2013-11-22T16:59:09.000Z

How is Max Payne 3?

the complete edition is 7

amazon.com

Amazon.com: Max Payne 3: The Complete Edition [Online Game Code]: Video Games

Not sure I want to pay 7 if it’s another generic shooter…but I’m still temped none the less

malkav11 · 2013-11-22T18:12:33.000Z

Exactive:

How is Max Payne 3?

the complete edition is 7

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A9XQ83Q

Not sure I want to pay 7 if it’s another generic shooter…but I’m still temped none the less

It’s not generic. It’s not really Remedy’s Max Payne, either. How much do you like the writing in the latest couple of GTAs? That’s kinda what you’re in for. Ish.

Giaddon · 2013-11-22T18:27:28.000Z

Max Payne 3 is one of the best shooters ever. The story is ridiculously terrible, the cutscenes way too long, but the actual shooting is sublime. $7 is a steal, although the season pass only gets you multiplayer stuff.

Kadath · 2013-11-22T19:49:13.000Z

Confirmed, the digital codes are not part of the Gold Box deals, which fing blows.

Rock8man · 2013-11-22T21:06:12.000Z

Aleck:

I went through Amazon customer service. Here’s what they said:

They did offer to give me a refund on the purchase, which was extremely nice of them, but I actually want a copy of Enemy Within. Anyone know someone at 2K Games that can help with this?

Thanks for sharing that list. I guess I’ll have to take an afternoon and see if any of those is something I want. I doubt it. Which stinks. What a terrible way to do a promotion. Why not just make it clear back then the March 2014 deadline didn’t mean we could pick newer games up to that date?

unbongwah · 2013-11-23T10:03:44.000Z

KaoFloppy:

$4.99 -75% Star Wolves 3: Civil War QT3 Thread

I plan to pick this up; is there any reason to pick up the first two as well?

Gigglemoo · 2013-11-23T10:17:26.000Z

unbongwah:

I plan to pick this up; is there any reason to pick up the first two as well?

Buy this instead of getting it on Steam. 9 extra games for the same price. :) http://www.indiegala.com

Dan_Theman · 2013-11-23T10:49:20.000Z

unbongwah:

I plan to pick this up; is there any reason to pick up the first two as well?

re: your question, they all play a bit differently though with the same dynamics. It’s been a while, but iirc: 1 is very linear, but well done. 2 is more open with added variety, but the story is a little lacking. 3 has better graphics, but little to no story (think “more 2 than 2”). They’re all good, but very Russian in feel, if that makes any sense.

Oh, and one important thing: the voice acting is the worst you’ll ever encounter. Take it as tongue in cheek, and your ears will hopefully survive the experience.

Giaddon · 2013-11-23T14:00:41.000Z

Rising Storm is $5 on Steam.