1984

@Gendal @Nesrie @lordkosc

It does work on Steam Link, but, there is a pretty big issue in that Steam limits non-Steam games to 30FPS instead of 60FPS. 30FPS is noticeable, and looks ok only for games that are running high frame rates on the host PC, like over 90 FPS. When my PC dipped even into the 50s there were noticeable visual tearing (not sure if that’s the right term).

There can also be controller issues such as when text entry pops up. Minor, but might require me to get up and walk upstairs to the PC, so annoying.

1985

Well I didn’t know that. My guess is a game like Thea 2 isn’t going to be an issue with that, and they don’t use controllers. It’s usually a week laptop and a desire to play from the couch or something instead of a desk.

1986

One Finger Death Punch 2 is $1.70 at GMG:

I paid something similar for the first and got much more than I paid for out of it, and I expect the same will be true of this one.

1987

I must be special, because it shows up as only $1.64 for me!

1988

I got that price once I logged in, but the stated price is $1.70.

1989

Fanatical has launched a new Expedition Bundle with 5 titles for $2.99.

  • Dead Age
  • Meridian : New World
  • Meridian : Squad 22
  • Trulon : The Shadow Engine
  • Bunker Constructor

Sure they’re not instant classics, but Dead Age and the two Meridian RTS games are worth $1 each. I know nothing about Trulon or Bunker Constructor.

It’s Halloween Sale time apparently. Several sites doing deals for the upcoming holiday.

  • Fanatical’s Scream Sale offers an extra 6.66% off sale prices with code SCREAM666.
  • GreenManGaming’s Trick or Treat Sale has both scary and not-so-scary games on sale, and any purchase nets you a voucher code used to spin the Hallowheel of Mystery, which could win you a free game (gotta get rid of those Bad Rats! keys somehow…).
  • Humble Store has a Week of the Undead Sale with horror and other titles up to 80% off (monthly subscribers get an additional discount)
1990

Ah, a bait-and-switch!

1991

GMG has a historic low (~$13) on @tomchick favorite A Hat in Time:

I think that may have finally hit my “why-the-hell-not” threshold.

1992

Psst… because AI War 2…

1993

I already have AI War 2. :) Or do you mean “because your time is already occupied?” Because unfortunately that’s never been a reason not to buy a game…

1994

Yes I have been buying games to play them this year, and you just made me notice it.
what the hell happened? It’s like losing weight without paying attention!

1995

Oh dear, hopefully I haven’t broken the spell. Much respect!

1996

Dead rising 3 is on sale right now for $8.99.

Is this worth it? I might enjoy a more action oriented game for the weekend so I can shut my brain off.

1997

I enjoyed it a lot for a while. But like the original Dead Rising, eventually it got too tough for me. I kept dying and restarting and finally quit. And then I read a review by @tomchick that said the game was too easy, which only increased my humiliation.

1998

Extend your $1 month access to outer worlds and other game pass games by a month for free

Alienware Arena is giving away One Month passes for Xbox Game Pass PC.
Takes a bit of time (about 5 minutes) to get the key, but here’s how to redeem yours.
They said they have about 28,000 or so keys to give away, so if you want one don’t sit on it.

Key Codes Stack, meaning you an extend your subscription with any number of keys/codes you can obtain.

Edit # 2: Check if you are eligible for promotional rate of $1.00 for first month BEFORE redeeming key
Before redeeming your key, check if you are eligible for a promotional cost $1 for the first month of Xbox Game Pass for PC. If you are, I would suggest taking advantage of that offer first before redeeming this key for one free month.

Here’s the logic:

  • Sign up for $1 for the first month, Turn Off recurring billing
  • Redeem your Alienware promotional key for one free month, Turn On recurring billing to get an extra month for free
  • After redeeming, Turn Off recurring billing
  • End result, you get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass PC for $1

If you redeem your key first, you lose the promotional offer of $1.00 for the first month.

*Edit #1: Additional Free Month with Recurring Billing Turned ON* *
When redeeming your key in the Xbox Beta App, you may be prompted to Turn ON recurring billing.
You get 1 free additional month for turning recurring biling on; a credit card or Paypal account is required to take advantage of this. *After redeeming your key, remember to turn if OFF in your account settings ASAP so you do not get charged after two months is up.* *

** * To turn recurring billing OFF: open the Xbox App, Choose Settings, Account, Manage
You’ll be redirected to your Microsoft Account page to manage your services and subscriptions; o r you can go there directly in your browser: https://account.microsoft.com/services/
Proceed to cancel your recurring billing for the Xbox Game Pass PC subscription

Give away Details
Go to: https://na.alienwarearena.com/ucf/Giveaway

  • Register with an email address of your choice, verify your registration
  • Login with your credentials
  • Complete Two Daily Quests* to get to “Level 2” (found on the top right after clicking your profile icon)* easiest quests are “What’s in the box?” and “Outerworlds”
  • Claim your Key (go back to main page and click give aways, get my key)
  • Instructions below for redeeming key

Please follow the instructions below to activate your key. If you require any additional support, please email [contact@alienwarearena.com](mailto:contact@alienwarearena.com).

  1. Download and install the Xbox Beta App https://aka.ms/XboxInstaller
  2. You may need to update Windows. The Xbox Beta App will assist with the update.
  3. Open the Xbox Beta App and Sign-in with your Microsoft Account.
  4. Click the user profile button on the top right and select “Redeem a code”.
  5. Enter your code and enjoy 1-month of Xbox Game Pass on PC for free. No credit card required.
  6. For more information, please visit Xbox.com/gamepass
1999

Sadly, they could not assign me a key. They may have run out.

2000

I got my key and extended my trial by 20 days (not the full month as it was an Xbox + PC pass I think) at 5PM MST.

2001

Sounds like more than $4 worth of work to me… ;)

2002

So, I tried just now (9:20 PM EST) and it worked. Got 1 month free. Plus, it seems like a second month for signing up for auto renewal.

I should now have enough time to beat a game.

Thanks again!

2003

HOB is showing up as $8 on GMG.

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