Steam Deals Thread: Tropico 4 + Borderlands 2 - Counterstrike

[CeeKay]

Gameplay wise the Kohan games have held up very well since no one has attempted the model again.  Graphically they might be a bit dated, but they all look better than Avernum.  If you have even a passing interest in strategy gaming, you should pick up the Kohan series.  I completed all three games.  That's pretty rare for me.

Just make sure you don't play Ahriman's gift first since it starts out at the end difficulty of Immortal Sovereigns.   Now go buy like a good consumer.

I loved the first one, can't remember if I got the second game or the actual sequel.  I was just worried the interface would feel too clunky nowadays.

[USMC Kato]

I respectfully request that everyone vote for Witcher 2 for the community choice sale.  The other two choices are Batman:AC and Saints Row 3.  Voting ends in two hours

[Hrothgar]

Gameplay wise the Kohan games have held up very well since no one has attempted the model again.  Graphically they might be a bit dated, but they all look better than Avernum.  If you have even a passing interest in strategy gaming, you should pick up the Kohan series.  I completed all three games.  That's pretty rare for me.

Just make sure you don't play Ahriman's gift first since it starts out at the end difficulty of Immortal Sovereigns.   Now go buy like a good consumer.

I loved the first one, can't remember if I got the second game or the actual sequel.  I was just worried the interface would feel too clunky nowadays.

Kohan II feels a lot like Warcraft III for the interface.  Take that as you will.

[Teggy]

I respectfully request that everyone vote for Witcher 2 for the community choice sale.  The other two choices are Batman:AC and Saints Row 3.  Voting ends in two hours

I voted for it, although I think even if it wins it will break the $9.99 threshold I tend to have for games in the sale. No problem, I still have the first one in my backlog

[CeeKay]

Saints Row the Third won.

[Teggy]

Saints Row the Third won.

lame.

[CeeKay]

Saints Row the Third won.

lame.

yeah, but maybe they'll have the DLC on sale too, which would be a silver lining for some.  I voted for Batman, but that was well before Kato made his request.

on another note, too bad you can't gift the games you already have in the Indie Bundles.

[CeeKay]

latest Flash sale update:



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[CeeKay]

just fired up Steam and got a pop-up that said the following:

30% Trade Bonus When You Reload Your Steam Wallet

Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of Steam Wallet currency during the Steam Summer Sale.

Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason, without notice. Offer valid between 7/12 - 7/23

[naednek]

Saints Row the Third won.

lame.

awesome!

[Crawley]

Warlock is actually pretty decent and certainly at that price. It's basically Master of Magic/Age of Wonders Lite.

[CeeKay]

Flash sale update:  Mafia II has been replaced with Back to the Future: the Game for $6.24:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/31290/

[Isgrimnur]

I bit on that one, as well as the CKII DLC I didn't already have (half of which I did have, I owe to CeeKay).

[CeeKay]

next Flash update:

Space Chem has been replaced by Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II for $4.99:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/32500/?snr=1_4_4__sfs

hopefully the late night updates will run for a bit, SWTFU2 is up for 12 hours.

[Crawley]

next Flash update:

Space Chem has been replaced by Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II for $4.99:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/32500/?snr=1_4_4__sfs

Force Unleashed 2 seemed like a horrid port. Didn't run well and wasn't anywhere near as fun as I thought it might. Deleted it after an hour.

[Teggy]

I was going to ask if Force Unleashed was $5 good...

I finished the first but it didn't make me want a sequel.

[Roguetad]

I'm not seeing an option to add things to my cart anymore.  It's like they disabled the cart.  I've tried restarting Steam but that doesn't help.  It was working fine earlier tonight.  I can still add things to the wishlist, but there's no button for add to cart.  Weird.

Edited: and my cart is back!  They must be getting hammered tonight.   

[CeeKay]

They must be getting hammered tonight.   

<hic>

they ain't the only ones!

<hic>

<rimshot>

[CeeKay]

another flash update:

Warlock and Rayman Origins are off the flash sale and back to their regular sale price, and they are replaced by:

nothing?

[Isgrimnur]

Grr....

[CeeKay]

another flash update:

Warlock and Rayman Origins are off the flash sale and back to their regular sale price, and they are replaced by:

Spellforce Platinum Edition $3.39 (9 hours 31 minutes left)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/39540/

Spellforce 2 Gold Edition $5.09 (9 hours 31 minutes left)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/39550/

Spellforce 2 - Faith in Destiny $6.80 (9 hours 31 minutes left)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/65530/

Darksiders $4.99 (11 hours 31 minutes left)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/50620/?snr=1_4_4_

[CeeKay]

and the second community choice winner is.....

TRINE 2 with a whopping 49% of the vote.  so, in about a half hour (give or give), it will be on sale for $3.74ish: http://store.steampowered.com/app/35720/

[EddieA]

Possibly to make up for the glitches, Warlock and Rayman Origins are back on sale at their flash prices until 5 AM eastern time.

[CeeKay]

Flash update:

Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition $9.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/45760/

Hoard $2.49
http://store.steampowered.com/app/63000/

[CeeKay]

Community Choice #3 is Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 for $2.49: http://store.steampowered.com/app/13510/

[happydog]

So I have never made a purchase during a Summer Sale before, but I do remember talk about when is a good time to jump. So if I were interested in getting the Bethesda Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15263/) should I just do it now, or should I wait for some magical time in the near future where it will be even cheaper?

[CeeKay]

7-13



just a friendly reminder:

Get a 30% Trade Bonus at GameStop when you fund your Steam Wallet!

Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of Steam Wallet currency during the Steam Summer Sale!*

Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason, without notice.

*Offer valid between 7/12 - 7/23

[CeeKay]

So I have never made a purchase during a Summer Sale before, but I do remember talk about when is a good time to jump. So if I were interested in getting the Bethesda Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15263/) should I just do it now, or should I wait for some magical time in the near future where it will be even cheaper?

the best bet is wait until the last day to see if it might get a better deal, but a pack like that probably won't get any cheaper.

[CeeKay]

Flash sale update:

Lara Croft & Guardian of Light $3.74 (12 hours 55 minutes)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/35130/?snr=1_7_suggest__13

Worms Reloaded $4.99 (7 hours 55 minutes)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/22600/?snr=1_4_4__sfs

[CeeKay]

OK, looks like the Lara Croft flash sale is actually a Tomb Raider flash sale, with 75% off everything related: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/lara

[Crawley]

Tribes Starter pack for me. For some reason when I tried to buy points in the game it wouldn't take my credit card so basically stopped playing. But this starter kick will certainly work.

[Crawley]

So I have never made a purchase during a Summer Sale before, but I do remember talk about when is a good time to jump. So if I were interested in getting the Bethesda Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15263/) should I just do it now, or should I wait for some magical time in the near future where it will be even cheaper?

the best bet is wait until the last day to see if it might get a better deal, but a pack like that probably won't get any cheaper.

Yeah, some of the individual games in that pack may go on sale for cheaper so best to wait unless your gnawing at the bit. Really the only highlights of that pack are Skyrim and Fallout New Vegas. Doesn't even contain Fallout 3.

[Purge]

So I have never made a purchase during a Summer Sale before, but I do remember talk about when is a good time to jump. So if I were interested in getting the Bethesda Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15263/) should I just do it now, or should I wait for some magical time in the near future where it will be even cheaper?

the best bet is wait until the last day to see if it might get a better deal, but a pack like that probably won't get any cheaper.

Yeah, some of the individual games in that pack may go on sale for cheaper so best to wait unless your gnawing at the bit. Really the only highlights of that pack are Skyrim and Fallout New Vegas. Doesn't even contain Fallout 3.

I'd wait for a Fallout NV or Skyrim deal to drop directly. Generally the DLC hits new lows as well so you get more for your gaming dollar.

[Purge]

... on account of BRINK not being worth used toilet paper.

[CeeKay]

So I have never made a purchase during a Summer Sale before, but I do remember talk about when is a good time to jump. So if I were interested in getting the Bethesda Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15263/) should I just do it now, or should I wait for some magical time in the near future where it will be even cheaper?

the best bet is wait until the last day to see if it might get a better deal, but a pack like that probably won't get any cheaper.

Yeah, some of the individual games in that pack may go on sale for cheaper so best to wait unless your gnawing at the bit. Really the only highlights of that pack are Skyrim and Fallout New Vegas. Doesn't even contain Fallout 3.

wow, pack fail.

[CeeKay]

doesn't look like I'll be grabbing anything today, although Tribes Ascend starter pack is tempting.

[CeeKay]

Flash sale update:

The Half Life series is on sale for 75% for the next 5 hours and 48 minutes: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/715/

[Teggy]

Man, what Steam member doesn't already own Half-Life complete? :/

[Mackeson]

Hey chaps,

Could someone in the US please tell me how much "Drakensang: The River of Time" and its expansion are, along with the price of say Legend of Grimrock so I can get an idea of what ratio of Steam dollars to pounds is in use?

Drakensang: The River of Time + exp are not available in UK and I may suggest a swap with a GT'er with stuff i _can_ buy :-)

Cheers,

Mack

[Teggy]

Drakensang: TROT is $9.99 and Grimrock is $5.99.