Looks like some sales starting to happen, bunch here amazon. Nothing overly interesting for me, but maybe for others.
The onslaught of sales begins:)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_pglink_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000716161&plgroup=1&plpage=1
Some gems in there, but a lot with 1-2 stars too. Never even heard of the Victorian Admirals series...but I think I know why.
Quote from: Gusington on November 18, 2012, 07:40:01 PM
Some gems in there, but a lot with 1-2 stars too. Never even heard of the Victorian Admirals series...but I think I know why.
Bismarck did a review a while back IIRC. The games are all tactical.
How are the Brothers in Arms games?
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 18, 2012, 08:01:28 PM
Quote from: Gusington on November 18, 2012, 07:40:01 PM
Some gems in there, but a lot with 1-2 stars too. Never even heard of the Victorian Admirals series...but I think I know why.
Bismarck did a review a while back IIRC. The games are all tactical.
How are the Brothers in Arms games?
I really enjoyed them when they came out...can't go wrong for a couple of dollars.
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 18, 2012, 08:01:28 PM
Quote from: Gusington on November 18, 2012, 07:40:01 PM
Some gems in there, but a lot with 1-2 stars too. Never even heard of the Victorian Admirals series...but I think I know why.
Bismarck did a review a while back IIRC. The games are all tactical.
How are the Brothers in Arms games?
Pretty decent. Note that the third one, Hell's Highway, is a lot different from the first two. The first two were about moving a few units around to flank and take out enemies (as well as being an FPS). The third one had that but was much more straight up action oriented.
the second one (Earned in Blood) might have been the best. It was also hard as Hell in places because the AI was aggressive about flanking and chucking grenades.
Quote from: Gusington on November 18, 2012, 07:40:01 PM
Some gems in there, but a lot with 1-2 stars too. Never even heard of the Victorian Admirals series...but I think I know why.
The whole series that includes Victorian Admirals cover an otherwise neglected niche. I have nits to pick but, on the whole, they're very good.
Bismarck enjoys them, but as a dissenting voice I'll add a couple big complaints I have.
You don't do anything but navigate a few lead ships. It still tends to keep you busy since you issue a rudder turn & set the speed on the lead ship of each line and have to cycle between the groups. But it's all about jockeying the helm to keep a decent position. Everything else is run by the AI and feedback is very sparse, even.
While it has a campaign, it's just a series of point-buy battles with carryover, in open seas, and you only have about 5-6 ship classes to choose from.
I felt like they could've really had an interesting system if they would've taken the first turn-based game they released, set during the american civil war, and expanded upon that system with more detail (and lower the turn scale regarding time as that was the big complaint about it). Instead the devs changed the game into a real-time game where you set steering orders and watch the very slow action being carried out by the AI.
It's unique in that it covers late 19th century naval warfare. But be warned that the gameplay, notably in the real-time versions, can be very slow and uninvolving. :-\
I see Armada 2526 Gold is something like $6.
They have a lot of older stuff for dirt cheap, so it's worth the time to dig through to see if there may be anything your game hording rear missed, before. :P
Does anyone still play the original Red Orchestra ($2.49)? I think I saw it on the Steam Grogerry groups' multiplayer vote, so wondered if the whole community around that oldie moved on to RO2 yet.
^ Yeah it's RO1 we are thinking about for MP.
Gamersgate just tossed up some of their first Thanksgiving sale stuff.
Torchlight 2 for 25% off, Fallen Enchantress 33% off, WK40K Space Marine 75% off, etc etc
Make me wonder if I can actually check out there yet.. >:(
Quote from: Nefaro on November 19, 2012, 07:23:19 AM
Bismarck enjoys them, but as a dissenting voice I'll add a couple big complaints I have.
You don't do anything but navigate a few lead ships. It still tends to keep you busy since you issue a rudder turn & set the speed on the lead ship of each line and have to cycle between the groups. But it's all about jockeying the helm to keep a decent position. Everything else is run by the AI and feedback is very sparse, even.
While it has a campaign, it's just a series of point-buy battles with carryover, in open seas, and you only have about 5-6 ship classes to choose from.
I felt like they could've really had an interesting system if they would've taken the first turn-based game they released, set during the american civil war, and expanded upon that system with more detail (and lower the turn scale regarding time as that was the big complaint about it). Instead the devs changed the game into a real-time game where you set steering orders and watch the very slow action being carried out by the AI.
It's unique in that it covers late 19th century naval warfare. But be warned that the gameplay, notably in the real-time versions, can be very slow and uninvolving. :-\
A turn-based system wouldn't work without a defensive fire option for the non-phasing side. Following the lead ship was how it was done, even into 1944. You want a fantasy game?
Quote from: Bismarck on November 19, 2012, 11:48:40 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on November 19, 2012, 07:23:19 AM
Bismarck enjoys them, but as a dissenting voice I'll add a couple big complaints I have.
You don't do anything but navigate a few lead ships. It still tends to keep you busy since you issue a rudder turn & set the speed on the lead ship of each line and have to cycle between the groups. But it's all about jockeying the helm to keep a decent position. Everything else is run by the AI and feedback is very sparse, even.
While it has a campaign, it's just a series of point-buy battles with carryover, in open seas, and you only have about 5-6 ship classes to choose from.
I felt like they could've really had an interesting system if they would've taken the first turn-based game they released, set during the american civil war, and expanded upon that system with more detail (and lower the turn scale regarding time as that was the big complaint about it). Instead the devs changed the game into a real-time game where you set steering orders and watch the very slow action being carried out by the AI.
It's unique in that it covers late 19th century naval warfare. But be warned that the gameplay, notably in the real-time versions, can be very slow and uninvolving. :-\
A turn-based system wouldn't work without a defensive fire option for the non-phasing side. Following the lead ship was how it was done, even into 1944. You want a fantasy game?
Did I mention that the turn-based one was perfect? They needed to fix it up & expand it, which includes improving the TBS mechanics.
Turning it into a real-time wargame of steering was the wrong way to go IMO. Now we're just jockeying the wheel and the engine telegraph. :-[
Fortunately the
Steam & Iron system will likely go pre-WWI eras sometime in the future so it will probably encompass some of the later 19th century vessels.
RO. 1 has a great mod that comes with it, Darkest Hour. It let's you battle on the Western Front.
Quote from: Tuna on November 19, 2012, 12:28:07 PM
RO. 1 has a great mod that comes with it, Darkest Hour. It let's you battle on the Western Front.
I was just wondering if the overall multiplayer population was still pretty decent since RO2 has also been out for awhile now. Did a lot of them jump ship to the new one? It would suck to pick up the oldie (RO1) to find that there are only a couple servers booming at any time and only full of cheating hacks.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 19, 2012, 01:52:27 PM
Quote from: Tuna on November 19, 2012, 12:28:07 PM
RO. 1 has a great mod that comes with it, Darkest Hour. It let's you battle on the Western Front.
I was just wondering if the overall multiplayer population was still pretty decent since RO2 has also been out for awhile now. Did a lot of them jump ship to the new one? It would suck to pick up the oldie (RO1) to find that there are only a couple servers booming at any time and only full of cheating hacks.
I don't know who is playing RO1. RO2 heavily outsold RO1 but in my informal conversations with RO1 vets it just didn't really scratch our itch. It had all the right parts but they didn't come together as well. I *suspect* it is the map size. RO1 had relatively tiny maps. RO2 had huge spaces. More often than not you'd get shot without ever seeing your opponent. RO2 could be a better game if you can get real squad-like tactics: smoke placed well, coordinated movement. But I never felt I got a good handle on RO2 other than camping and waiting for someone to cross your field of fire. Might be realistic, but far less fun.
That's interesting regarding the maps. I've mostly heard the opposite from the group I play with. They liked the fact that the RO1 maps offered up a lot more variety and had more open spaces. The general consensus was that the maps in RO2 suffered from a lack of variety. They're almost all focused on urban combat in Stalingrad, so the battles generally revolve around a few choke points with most of the fighting either up close where SMGs rule, or long range camping and sniping/machine gunning.
I have been on a bit of an RO2 kick recently. I think it's a pretty decent game but it really does need a wider variety of maps and the inclusion of more vehicles. Iron Front 1944's online play is quite good, but the pumpkinhead bug puts Soviet players at a huge disadvantage.
Gamersgate has Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion for 19.99 (50%) off for the next 12 hours.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 19, 2012, 02:48:36 PM
That's interesting regarding the maps. I've mostly heard the opposite from the group I play with. They liked the fact that the RO1 maps offered up a lot more variety and had more open spaces. The general consensus was that the maps in RO2 suffered from a lack of variety. They're almost all focused on urban combat in Stalingrad, so the battles generally revolve around a few choke points with most of the fighting either up close where SMGs rule, or long range camping and sniping/machine gunning.
I have been on a bit of an RO2 kick recently. I think it's a pretty decent game but it really does need a wider variety of maps and the inclusion of more vehicles. Iron Front 1944's online play is quite good, but the pumpkinhead bug puts Soviet players at a huge disadvantage.
Hey, the map comment is me after spending no more than about an hour with the game. I could be off. That was just a gut check after not really falling in love with it.
This seemed the appropriate thread:
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Quote from: Tuna on November 19, 2012, 12:28:07 PM
RO. 1 has a great mod that comes with it, Darkest Hour. It let's you battle on the Western Front.
Isn't Mare Nostrum based on RO as well? North Africa! That was fun to play.
That cartoon is...disturbing.
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 19, 2012, 07:47:28 PM
Quote from: Tuna on November 19, 2012, 12:28:07 PM
RO. 1 has a great mod that comes with it, Darkest Hour. It let's you battle on the Western Front.
Isn't Mare Nostrum based on RO as well? North Africa! That was fun to play.
Yes. I never played it, but it was part of that whole deal.
Quote from: LongBlade on November 19, 2012, 08:02:25 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 19, 2012, 07:47:28 PM
Quote from: Tuna on November 19, 2012, 12:28:07 PM
RO. 1 has a great mod that comes with it, Darkest Hour. It let's you battle on the Western Front.
Isn't Mare Nostrum based on RO as well? North Africa! That was fun to play.
Yes. I never played it, but it was part of that whole deal.
It's one of the mods for the base game. Of the mods Darkest Hour usually had more players but it's also been a few years since I played frequently. Not sure how it's changed over the years.
Gratuitous Tank Battles on sale ($4.79) at Gamersgate for the next 18 hours...
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-GTB/gratuitous-tank-battles
Quote from: steve58 on November 20, 2012, 08:56:06 AM
Gratuitous Tank Battles on sale ($4.79) at Gamersgate for the next 18 hours...
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-GTB/gratuitous-tank-battles
Isn't that basically a real-time tower defense game?
I've enjoyed Gratuitous Space Battles, especially after getting the whole set. I hear the latest update even allows you to control some of your ships
during combat albeit only in the one-off games. I thought it was fine as-is with all the pre-battle planning being the focus, but some were screaming for it.
GOG 5 Games for $10 (or about £6.30 in proper money)
If I hadn't already got them I'd be buying from the selection they give you:
Torchlight
Uplink : Hacker Elite
Geneforge 1-5
Defcon
Trine
Not bad for the price of a couple of pints.
Yeah not bad at all. Torchlight is a competent Diablo-em-up, Uplink and Defcon are two fantastic games by Introversion, Trine is a very pretty and fun platformer. I haven't tried the Geneforge games but I've heard nothing but good things about them.
Sales are popping out all over...
http://strategyfirst.com/games/2681-strategy-first-thanksgiving-bundle.html
Bundle Includes:
- Achtung Panzer Operation Star
- Achtung Panzer DLC Sokolovo 43
- Achtung Panzer DLC Volokonovka 42
- Victorian Admirals
- Steel Fury
- Iron Warriors
- Ironclads Anthology
At this price I'm tempted to grab this...anyone got any experience buying from SF? any DRM issues?
Wait, what?
If that's really the same as the Matrix version, Operation Star (much moreso with two DLC) might be worth the price alone even if it has screwy DRM!
Heck, even on Strategy First's own site the three games sell for $50.
(Speaking of, where is Kharkov anyway?)
It looks like the Steam Autumn sale will be November 21-27, and Winter sale Dec 20-Jan 4. There was not a mid-week or daily deal so this could be the case for the Autumn sale.... of course nothing is final until it shows up on the Steam page.
PE
I see Cities in Motion up for today's daily deal. (Is that thing ever not on sale? All the add-ons for it are the cockroaches of the special offer lists.)
So is the download through Gamers Gate? The link goes to a payment website called Ejunkie?
I bought Space Empires IV through them a few years back and had a hell of a time getting it to download. They sent me something called "GetRight" and a code and the damned thing kept crashing during the download. My memory is pretty hazy but I think it limited me to 9 download attempts and then shut down. It took a few days and several back-and-forth emails to get things sorted out. Hopefully they've updated their distribution service since then.
Well, I decided for $5 I'd go ahead and give it a shot. The process so far has been somewhat painful, to say the least. After paying through Paypal, I was sent to a page (powered by e-junkie...whoever/whatever they are). I downloaded each file, but they are apparently downloader files, only about 500K each. My Norton AV flagged each and every one as problems, so I had to un-quarantine all of them. After running Malwarebyte (just to be sure) I fired off the first one for Victorian Admirals Anthology. Looks like its only about 186MB, so it should download pretty quick right? Well apparently this GetRightToGo crapware they are using for distribution is just that, crapware. Looks like its going to take an hour to download this one file. I guess I'll get the games in the end (hopefully, becasue the links expire after 5 attempts), but this will be my last purchase from SF.
Sorry I posted this sale....stay away...far away >:(
Hopefully GetRight won't keep stalling on you like mine did. It would somehow screw up my wireless connection and I'd have to restart the PC to get internet access again. (I have the same problem now with the WarThunder downloader but thankfully I now have a USB connection for my wireless so I can just unplug it and plug it back in to reset it.)
Sounds like GetRight is still garbage though.
Hello gents,
I'm hoping to post this to beat any other guy that usually posts our news before I do!
Starting today and going until January 14, 2013, we have our holiday sale at Matrix Games and Slitherine on a whole bunch of titles.
There's a huge list that can be found on our site:
Slitherine (http://slitherine.com/news/item530)
Matrix Games (http://matrixgames.com/news/982/Matrix.Games.Holiday.Sale.is.Here!)
If I don't talk to anyone then, I'd like to wish you gents a fine and happy Thanksgiving!
^Thankfully, its not stalling, just incredibly slow ...
I'm already an hour into a 3+ hour download of the first of four files for Achtung Panzer Operation Star... :o
Hopefully the slowness is just because everyone else bought the bundle and are downloading. Maybe it'll be faster tomorrow :-\
Thanks, Scott. Happy Thanksgiving.
Excellent news....!!
Probably just me, but nothing jumps out at me as exciting this year. I have everything I have wanted to get at Matrix so far. However, still very much likely to get the WW1 game at some point regardless of the sale.
^I feel pretty much the same. I always look forward to their yearly holiday sales, but I've pretty much have gotten almost everything from their catalog I wanted (including my recent purchase of CTGW). About the only item on the list I'd still be interested in is World at War: A World Divided, but not for $26.
Quote from: steve58 on November 20, 2012, 07:52:55 PM
^I feel pretty much the same. I always look forward to their yearly holiday sales, but I've pretty much have gotten almost everything from their catalog I wanted (including my recent purchase of CTGW). About the only item on the list I'd still be interested in is World at War: A World Divided, but not for $26.
Yep, that is the other part for me.....cost savings is never that great. If I really wanted the game earlier in the year, saving $12 would not be enough to make me hold out until the holiday sale. I know these games are a niche so likely not to change and that is fine. I am sure some folks will see value.
Yep, basically if I wanted the games I got them already at full price. That's actually a compliment on the quality of the games they offer. :)
Having said that, I do see a few I haven't picked up yet. Strictly speaking I'm glutted already of course, but I just realized Matrix carries a PC version of DVG's "Hornet Leader" (with worse graphics than the current iteration of the card game... ;) ): I might take advantage of the sale to check out the gameplay as a sort of low-cost demo of the system.
Also, I haven't picked up Decisive Campaigns: From Warsaw to Paris yet. Although I probably won't pick it up this year anyway (or the sequel), just because I already have so many other things to try.
Nothing but love for y'all at Matrix, Scott!--thanks for the sale news! 8)
Its nice to see the sale running so long so there is time to decided and save up for games as well as ask for them under the tree at Christmas.
So many sales, so little money.
Strategy First is one of those weird publishers that whenever I hear their name my first reaction is always "They're still in business?" Seriously, what do they actually DO?
Quote from: TheCommandTent on November 20, 2012, 08:25:46 PM
So many sales, so little time and money.
I fixed it for ya! :P
I agree, the one's I've wanted I've grabbed in sales in the past or at full price.. Right now only two on my list are CTGW and CCPiF...
I mean I have interests in others, like Steel Panthers, but at 45 dollars, still a big "No Way".. Funny you can get the two above games which are newer at 39 bucks.. but a 10 year plus old game that looks like crap on your monitor costs more, even on sale!
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 20, 2012, 08:02:29 PM
Quote from: steve58 on November 20, 2012, 07:52:55 PM
^I feel pretty much the same. I always look forward to their yearly holiday sales, but I've pretty much have gotten almost everything from their catalog I wanted (including my recent purchase of CTGW). About the only item on the list I'd still be interested in is World at War: A World Divided, but not for $26.
Yep, that is the other part for me.....cost savings is never that great. If I really wanted the game earlier in the year, saving $12 would not be enough to make me hold out until the holiday sale. I know these games are a niche so likely not to change and that is fine. I am sure some folks will see value.
+1 They never put the new titles on sale, and I already have the old ones.
Quote from: steve58 on November 20, 2012, 03:48:29 PM
Well, I decided for $5 I'd go ahead and give it a shot. The process so far has been somewhat painful, to say the least. After paying through Paypal, I was sent to a page (powered by e-junkie...whoever/whatever they are). I downloaded each file, but they are apparently downloader files, only about 500K each. My Norton AV flagged each and every one as problems, so I had to un-quarantine all of them. After running Malwarebyte (just to be sure) I fired off the first one for Victorian Admirals Anthology. Looks like its only about 186MB, so it should download pretty quick right? Well apparently this GetRightToGo crapware they are using for distribution is just that, crapware. Looks like its going to take an hour to download this one file. I guess I'll get the games in the end (hopefully, becasue the links expire after 5 attempts), but this will be my last purchase from SF.
Sorry I posted this sale....stay away...far away >:(
Thanks for the warning. Too bad as some of those games looked interesting.
Thanks for the heads-up, Scott. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
Just a quick update...
Download speed is definitely much faster this morning than it was yesterday afternoon/evening. It may have been just their server(s) getting bogged down from the initial sale response. I'm trying to finish downloading all the games this morning before things possibly deteriorate again (ain't it great to be able to work from home :) ). Also I've yet to install any of the games, so hopefully I won't run into any issues when I'm ready :-\
It may still be worthwhile to get this bundle, just expect to have to spend some extra time and effort to download everything.
Quote from: ArizonaTank on November 21, 2012, 07:19:43 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 20, 2012, 08:02:29 PM
Quote from: steve58 on November 20, 2012, 07:52:55 PM
^I feel pretty much the same. I always look forward to their yearly holiday sales, but I've pretty much have gotten almost everything from their catalog I wanted (including my recent purchase of CTGW). About the only item on the list I'd still be interested in is World at War: A World Divided, but not for $26.
Yep, that is the other part for me.....cost savings is never that great. If I really wanted the game earlier in the year, saving $12 would not be enough to make me hold out until the holiday sale. I know these games are a niche so likely not to change and that is fine. I am sure some folks will see value.
+1 They never put the new titles on sale, and I already have the old ones.
Yes, we generally don't put recent or current-years on sale.
Just a quick semi-OT question.
Is there a way to redownload games I bought from Matrix in the past?
Quote from: Tpek on November 21, 2012, 10:54:07 AM
Just a quick semi-OT question.
Is there a way to redownload games I bought from Matrix in the past?
Log in with your "Members" account on the Matrix site.
Register you serial numbers with the games you own.
At the main Members page, there is a Download link on the right-most list that has downloads for installers.
I'm not sure if all installer packages are there or not, but it looks like most if not all. I recently entered my old SOW:Gettysburg serial and downloaded the new 1.50 Matrix installer to be sure no wonkiness was left over from patching the pre-Matrix version (there was in that I had to manually clean out the registry to fully uninstall the old frankenstein mix). Anyway.. I was very happy to see that they've made it so easy to re-download your full installer these days.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 21, 2012, 10:59:55 AM
Quote from: Tpek on November 21, 2012, 10:54:07 AM
Just a quick semi-OT question.
Is there a way to redownload games I bought from Matrix in the past?
Log in with your "Members" account on the Matrix site.
Register you serial numbers with the games you own.
At the main Members page, there is a Download link on the right-most list that has downloads for installers.
I'm not sure if all installer packages are there or not, but it looks like most if not all. I recently entered my old SOW:Gettysburg serial and downloaded the new 1.50 Matrix installer to be sure no wonkiness was left over from patching the pre-Matrix version (there was in that I had to manually clean out the registry to fully uninstall the old frankenstein mix). Anyway.. I was very happy to see that they've made it so easy to re-download your full installer these days.
Thanks! Will try.
Managed to register all my old purchases except for Chariots of War (bought through Slitherine, but no matter).
Thing is, a lot of these don't have their downloads available. :(
Guess it's still digging for old burned-dvds with the installers on them :P
Sale is live!
Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter is on sale for $9.99. I am very tempted to get this after all the recent talk about the game.
Someone please sell me on this game. :)
Quote from: steve58 on November 21, 2012, 01:01:29 PM
Sale is live!
:) ;) :D ;D >:( :( :o 8) ??? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-\ :-* :'(
Cannot even express my feelings right now :P
Heads-up gents, we've put Command Ops: Highway to the Reich on the Holiday Sale as well start now. 36% off for the expansion!
Hmmm...Payday : The Heist is 75% off - $4.99 for another...9 or so hours on a flash deal. Could be a good buy for a 4 player co-op we could get together to play as a Left 4 Dead 2 alternative...
Quote from: Arctic Blast on November 21, 2012, 02:34:05 PM
Hmmm...Payday : The Heist is 75% off - $4.99 for another...9 or so hours on a flash deal. Could be a good buy for a 4 player co-op we could get together to play as a Left 4 Dead 2 alternative...
I agree, I own it and would play it. It is also on sale at Amazon with the DLC. The 4pack is $14.99 which would be 3.74 a piece if there were 3 more to go in.
I am really interested in Natural Selection 2, but not $24.99 interested....
PE
I'll check back a bit later. If 3 others are interested, I'll grab a 4 pack and gift the others a copy and they can Paypal me the $3.74 or whatever.
I was wanting F1 2012 - but I'm going to hold out for a lower price point. £20 is still too much for a game they cut bits out of
I didn't want this to get lost in the Steam sale thread, since it's important enough for a thread of it's own. There is no excuse for not owning this.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 21, 2012, 02:48:52 PM
I was wanting F1 2012 - but I'm going to hold out for a lower price point. £20 is still too much for a game they cut bits out of
Damn .. gamefly has had 2012 on at £14 all day but missed the mail - its back up to full price now ...
Quote from: TheCommandTent on November 21, 2012, 01:10:36 PM
Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter is on sale for $9.99. I am very tempted to get this after all the recent talk about the game.
Someone please sell me on this game. :)
For $10 its worth it. Along with DW I think SOTS2 might become one of my go to space 4x games. Haven't played long enough to know for sure, but my first impressions have been really good.
go and buy Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue first and i may take the plunge here.
Quote from: Keunert on November 21, 2012, 04:00:39 PM
go and buy Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue first and i may take the plunge here.
I already have it. Why does it matter?
Please remind me of a link where I can easily see all the steam sales in one easy list:(
Quote from: TheCommandTent on November 21, 2012, 01:10:36 PM
Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter is on sale for $9.99. I am very tempted to get this after all the recent talk about the game.
Someone please sell me on this game. :)
Seems like a good time to jump on board for this game with the imminent release of the enhanced edition.
http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/sword-of-the-stars-ii-enhanced-edition (http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/sword-of-the-stars-ii-enhanced-edition)
Damn. Steam lists it at 19.99 so I must have missed the sale. :(
Had to pick up Dead Island at £10
Decisive Campaigns Case Blue is not on the Matrix sale
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 21, 2012, 05:57:13 PM
Had to pick up Dead Island at £10
Great. Let's get a co-op game going.
@Shelldrake. Might want to doublecheck the SOTSII price on Steam. I still see it at $9.99. The complete pack with SOTSI and II is listed at $19.99
^Thanks SDR. I didn't realize that I was looking at the Complete Collection. Just purchased SOTS2 for 9.99.
Finally got all the games downloaded (~5GB all totaled) today. Downloads did start to slow down around 11am, but were still faster than yesterday. Victorian Admirals installed OK, no problems, but its the only one I've tried to install so far.
Like I said in the above post, just expect to have to spend some extra time and effort to download everything if you want this bundle....
Our motto: We See All (Sales)
Due to popular demand this is a thread dedicated to posting sales on stuff. If you find it on sale, post it here.
Periodically we'll try to clean out old/expired offers.
With that, I'm going to circle down this forum and try to ID sales threads and merge them into here.
+1
Great idea!
Intrusion 2 is on a Flash deal for another 4 and a half hours. If you enjoyed any of the Metal Slug games, GET THIS. I just spent some time playing it, blasting away at robots from the back of a massive wolf while angry guitar played in the background. It's like playing an electronic realization of the ridiculous art found on the sides of vans in the early 80's.
Edit : More Intrusion 2. I blew up a giant version of a Halo dropship, only this was armed with a chin gun AND dropping troops AND flailing at me with giant robo arms. It finally explodes, and now I'm riding a piece of the wreckage down a snowy mountain firing at ninjas armed with rocket launchers. If I need to explain to you why this is cool, you might want to look in to getting replacement balls.
Also, Mass Effect 3 is 60% off at Green Man Gaming. Add on the 20% off code they have on the front page of the site, and the game's $9.60. Plug it in to Origin and you're good to go. GMG have also pre-announced that a bunch of other games will be marked way down, including Skyrim and Dishonored at 50% off at some point.
Ok, I don't like that you combined all the threads...I like to see the Steam sales separate.
But anyway, I bought Operation Flashpoint Complete for $15 on Steam. Unfortunately, by the time most of you read this the sale will be over.
Is it just me or today's deals are more or less the same as yesterday?
Picked up some CKII DLC that was on sale.
And I finally bite the bullet and bought Sword of the Stars II not sure when I'll have time to start this one but I got it anyone. Maybe I should wait until the upcoming patch?
Quote from: Tpek on November 22, 2012, 10:27:55 AM
Is it just me or today's deals are more or less the same as yesterday?
The new dailies won't be up for a couple of hours yet on Steam.
Yup, I believe they switch over at 1pm ET...other than the Flash deals that is...
The counter said there was still a day to go and more. (26 hours)
Quote from: Toonces on November 22, 2012, 01:06:09 AM
Ok, I don't like that you combined all the threads...I like to see the Steam sales separate.
Sorry - I tried to keep the thread titles the same, but it looks as though at least one of the merges has been overwritten.
I agree this isn't as clean as I had hoped. It may speak to creating a separate forum rather than a single thread.
Quote from: Tpek on November 22, 2012, 12:19:58 PM
The counter said there was still a day to go and more. (26 hours)
They last for 2 days, but there's a new set every 24 hours. So you get overlap.
New dailies are up :
-Awesomenauts 66% off - $3.39
-Portal 2 75% off - $4.99
-ArmA II Combined Operations (includes ArmA II & Operation Arrowhead expansion) 50% off - $14.99
-Max Payne 3 75% off - $14.99 All DLC and Rockstar Season Pass 75% off as well
-Prototype 2 50% off - $19.99
-Sleeping Dogs 50% off - $24.99
Yesterday's are still rolling for another 24 hours, too.
And on Gamersgate :
-Swords & Soldiers 75% off - $2.49
-Batman : Arkham Asylum GoTY Edition 75% off - $4.99
-Just Cause 2 Complete Edition 75% off - $6.25
-Alan Wake 75% off - $8.98
Max Payne 3 for me. Everything else I either own already or am not really interested in.
Just picked up an expansion to Field of Glory since Matrix/Slitherine has them on sale, and, as usual, their Plimus storefront seems to have screwed it up. The expansion should have been $7.00 but my receipt says I was charged the regular price of $12.99.
Something like this seems to happen every single time I order from Matrix. I do love their games, but Plimus is a disaster. I was planning on purchasing several other titles during the sale but I'm not going to now. There are some games I'd like to get from Steam and GamersGate, so my money will go there, instead. It's too bad; I'd have finished up my Field of Glory collection and almost certainly picked up Panzer Command: Ost Front and War it the Pacific: Admiral's Edition.
I just saw that Steam has Iron Front on sale for $15. Not sure if it's worth picking up unless some of you guys either have it, or want to buy it too.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/91330/
Edit: man alive, it's getting crushed in the forums on Steam. I believe I'll take a pass this time around.
I would take anything said in the steam forums with a grain of salt. It's a step up from the gamepot forums, which as you know, is a complete zoo for Pre-pubescent idiots.
Amazon has Civ V GOTY for $12.49 and CIV V Gods & Kings for $7.49.
It's sold as the MAC version, when you activate the key on Steam the PC version downloads.
Quote from: Toonces on November 22, 2012, 08:35:03 PM
I just saw that Steam has Iron Front on sale for $15. Not sure if it's worth picking up unless some of you guys either have it, or want to buy it too.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/91330/
Edit: man alive, it's getting crushed in the forums on Steam. I believe I'll take a pass this time around.
The single player portion of the game is poor. It's got a lot of the usual AI wonkiness that you've come to expect from an ArmA game and some truly atrocious grammar and spelling. Both Soviet and German campaigns have some really ridiculous mission goals that might work in a more forgiving run-and-gun shooter like Medal of Honor, but are unrealistic in an ArmA type game and you have to resort to a lot of quicksave/loads and gamey tactics to beat them.
The multiplayer is great though. The maps are very well done and there are a tonne of scenarios to play (some are still bugged though). Co-op is currently better than PvP because there's a graphical bug that makes the Soviet soldiers' faces glow orange once they're out past 30 metres or so. It's merely off-putting on dayllight maps but doesn't really affect play that much (unless the Russkie is hiding in a dark building) but on the night missions, the faces glow like lanterns.
It has been fixed for the next patch but the patch keeps getting delayed. The devs say the patch is ready to go but they're waiting on BIS to release the 1.63 patch for ArmA II before they release the Iron Front patch. As Iron Front is a stand alone game, I don't really know why they're waiting. Perhaps there will be some fixed in the AmrA 1.63 patch that the Iron Front devs want access to?
Good feedback.
I already have RO1 and RO2, and they're both great games so I'm not sure what IF will bring to my gaming table that I don't already have. I mean, I'm really not all that into WW2 FPS games anyway, but for $15 you know, it's hard to say no.
Changing the subject to Matrix's sale, I think this will finally be the year I pull the trigger on Empires in Arms.
Anyone up for Primal Carnage?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/215470/
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rockpapershotgun.com%2Fimages%2F10%2Ffeb%2Fprimal2.jpg&hash=b8bc72633d8d7dfb223f59071c489dbd12601c27)
I watched some gameplay...it's basically L4D2 with dinosaurs...sort of a L4D2 version of Jurassic Park. Looks fairly simple, but the players take teams, one hunters and one dinosaurs.
I'd like to get this, but only if like a handful of you guys want to get in on it.
I remember people talking about Dishonored awhile back....currently 75% off (with code) at Greenman Gaming.....comes out to $22 USD. Seems like a great deal.....anybody care to share their thoughts on it if you have played it?
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/dishonored/
Getgamesgo (http://www.getloadedgo.com/) is having a Buy 2 for $15 Sale for the next 72 hours
- LEGO Batman 2
- Serious Sam 3 BFE Seriously Digital Edition
- Sid Meier's Civilization V GOTY Edition
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods and Kings- Binary Domain
- Spec Ops: The Line
- Warhammer 40k Space Marine
Looks like they are all Steam games except LEGO Batman 2...
...must've run out of keys for God+Kings..
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2012, 05:19:27 AM
I remember people talking about Dishonored awhile back....currently 75% off (with code) at Greenman Gaming.....comes out to $22 USD. Seems like a great deal.....anybody care to share their thoughts on it if you have played it?
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/dishonored/
Jeeez ... is it ever worth buying anything at release now ? Thats only been out a matter of weeks now hasnt it ? I think its only 50 % of though ?
Do 3 others want to split a 4-pack for War of the Roses on Steam? $12.24 each for today.
Quote from: Zulu1966 on November 23, 2012, 12:34:59 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 23, 2012, 05:19:27 AM
I remember people talking about Dishonored awhile back....currently 75% off (with code) at Greenman Gaming.....comes out to $22 USD. Seems like a great deal.....anybody care to share their thoughts on it if you have played it?
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/dishonored/
Jeeez ... is it ever worth buying anything at release now ? Thats only been out a matter of weeks now hasnt it ? I think its only 50 % of though ?
They have a code at the site that gives you another 25% off anything you buy. Ill be picking it up...if the site doesn't crash. That seems iffy at the moment. ;D
Daily deals for today :
GAMERSGATE
-Sail Simulator 2010 75% off - $4.99
-Resident Evil 5 66% off - $6.78
-Men of War Assault Squad GoTY Edition 75% off - $9.99
-Darksiders II 66% off - $16.98
STEAM
-Saints Row : The Third 75% off - $9.99 DLC also 75% off
-Crysis 2 Maximum Edition (includes Crysis, Crysis Warhead & Crysis 2) 70% off - $11.99
-War of the Roses 50% off - $14.99
-Farming Simulatr 50% off - $14.99
-Elder Scrolls V : Skyrin 50% off - $29.99 DLC also 50% off
-Transformers : Fall of Cybertron 50% off - $29.99
If anyone is on the fence about some good paradox titles, you can pick up CK2, SOTS2 and a bunch of others cheap at Amazon --
Plentiful Paradox Package - $9.99 - includes:
1. Crusader Kings II [Download]
2. Magicka Collection [Download]
3. Magicka: The Stars Are Left DLC [Online Game Code]
4. Sword of the Stars - Complete Collection [Online Game Code]
5. Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter [Download]
6. Victoria II [Online Game Code]
and Pint Sized Paradox Package - $5.99
1. Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields DLC Pack [Online Game Code]
2. Crusader Kings II: Mongols DLC Pack [Online Game Code]
3. Crusader Kings II: Ruler Designer DLC [Online Game Code]
4. Crusader Kings II: Songs of Albion DLC [Online Game Code]
5. Crusader Kings II: Songs of Faith DLC [Online Game Code]
6. Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Holy Land DLC [Online Game Code]
7. Majesty 2 Collection [Online Game Code]
8. Majesty Gold - HD [Online Game Code]
9. Warlock: Master of the Arcane [Download]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_pglink_next?ie=UTF8&docId=1000716161&plgroup=1&plpage=17 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_pglink_next?ie=UTF8&docId=1000716161&plgroup=1&plpage=17)
Rise of Flight has a 50% off sale on everything but pre orders. Nov 22-28.
Gamestop is in the game: 75% off some titles: http://www.impulsedriven.com/id/collection/blackFriday.html?AFFID=eml_i103112_08&CID=eml_i103112_08
Dishonored and Skyrim are among the games on sale.
For those looking to get in on the Grogheads Left 4 Dead 2 action, it's $4.99 for the next 4 hours or so.
Bunch of mixed PC/Xbox games on sale for pretty cheap....Diablo 3, Skyrim, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, etc.......and these are for physical copies with free shipping.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/ThemeID.27509700/size.48/startIndex.96/ThemeID.27509700/ceid.194394100/categoryID.60911300
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 24, 2012, 05:46:17 AM
Bunch of mixed PC/Xbox games on sale for pretty cheap....Diablo 3, Skyrim, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, etc.......and these are for physical copies with free shipping.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/ThemeID.27509700/size.48/startIndex.96/ThemeID.27509700/ceid.194394100/categoryID.60911300
That is a good sale with popular titles going for a fraction of their normal selling price. There's
Dead Island (http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/Dead-Island-PC-Game/productID.234982700/categoryID.57613000/list.true) or
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/Warhammer-40000-Space-Marine-PC-Game/productID.224537700/categoryID.57613000/list.true) for $9.99 each, for example.
Thanks for the heads-up, Grim.
^Too bad most of them seem to be out of stock.
Today's dailies :
GAMERSGATE
-Orcs Must Die GoTY Edition 75% off - $3.24
-Fray : Reloaded Edition 75% off - $5
-Gothic Complete Collection 75% off - $6.24
-King's Bounty Platinum Collection 75% off - $8.75
STEAM
-Deus Ex : Human Revolution 75% off - $4.99
-Mark of the Ninja 50% off - $7.49
-Total War : Shogun 2 66% off - $10.19
-Chivalry : Medieval Warfare 50% off - $12.49
-F1 2012 50% off - $24.99
-Borderlands 2 50% off - $29.99
Also, Fallen Enchantress is 50% off - $19.99 on a Flash Deal for the next 8 and a half hours.
I see Longblade's favorite game EVAR is on sale...might have to pick it up. ;D
GAMERSGATE
-King Arthur II : The Role Playing Wargame 75% off - $2.49
-Kane & Lynch 2 : Dog Days 70% off - $4.49
-Hearts of Iron 3 Collection 75% off - $7.49
-Prince of Persia Complete Pack 75% off - $14.99
STEAM
-Orcs Must Die 2 75% off - $3.74
-Sonic Generations 75% off - $7.49
-Batman : Arkham City GoTY Edition 75% off - $7.49
-Civilization V 75% off - $7.49
-Torchlight II 50% off - $9.99
-Dishonored 50% off - $29.99
Quote from: Arctic Blast on November 25, 2012, 02:37:44 PM
I see Longblade's favorite game EVAR is on sale...might have to pick it up. ;D
STEAM
-Orcs Must Die 2 75% off - $3.74
Don't even hesitate.
I play that game when I don't want any heavy lifting. Just to relax and unwind.
Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion for $13.59 Flash sale for the next 11 hours or so...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/
Quote from: LongBlade on November 25, 2012, 05:36:52 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on November 25, 2012, 02:37:44 PM
I see Longblade's favorite game EVAR is on sale...might have to pick it up. ;D
STEAM
-Orcs Must Die 2 75% off - $3.74
Don't even hesitate.
I play that game when I don't want any heavy lifting. Just to relax and unwind.
Snagged it...and Lego Batman 2...and Civ V : Gods & Kings (which I could gave sworn I already owned).
Even though I spent most of the weekend playing XCOM (with a bit of upkeep on my Great Invasions campaign), I managed to snag some of the deals.
I missed the 50% Fallen Enchantress flash sale, but picked it up on regular sale.
Got the whole Orcs Must Die collection ridiculously cheap. Also Bastion. (I kept waiting for those to be ported to PS3, but they'll run on my old PC system and the price was too good to miss.)
Took a gamble on Two Worlds Epic--the first game plus expansions. (The sequel won't run on my system, but I can get that for PS3.) Looks ugly, but I may get some play out of it. Less than a lunch at Subway.
Thief Bundle -- I never got Thief 2, and hopefully this will still work on my system.
Dungeons Gold -- Both of the "Dungeons" games, with expansions, essentially a spiritual remake of Dungeon Keeper but designed more as a tower defense game.
X-Com UFO Defense -- the original, because I have a feeling I'll want to play that once I finish the recent remake. I think I have a copy archived somewhere, but now I know I do. ;D
I shopped Gamersgate, but their sales were always more expensive than Steam. I did pick up Achtung Panzer: Kharkov.
I came very close to pulling the trigger on one of the Jagged Alliance updates, but the reviews ultimately scared me off. Is JA2Gold any good? (I own JA2 in a used copy bought a few years ago, never installed it.) And/or are there any worthy successors anywhere, or is it like X-com?--plenty of incompetent pretenders to the throne?
Should be the last day of new stuff on Steam, until the Christmas sale anyway :
-Legend of Grimrock 75% off - $3.75
-Castle Crashers 67% off - $4.99
-Counter Strike : Global Offensive 50% off - $7.49
-The Witcher 2 : Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition 75% off - $7.49
-Alan Wake Franchise 75% off - $9.99
-Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3 50% off - $29.99
I think this just rolls in to the Gamersgate holiday sale, so I'd imagine deals keep going there right through the end of the year :
-Deus Ex : Human Revolution 75% off - $4.99 DLC also 75% off
-Total War Shogun 2 : Fall of the Samurai 75% off - $7.49
-Victoria Collection 75% off - $14.99
-War of the Roses 50% off - $15
y'all saw that CafePress has a sale going right now, too, didn't you?
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcontent.cpcache.com%2Fsi%2Fpromo%2Fimages%2FSHOPUP_Banner_125x125.png&hash=3308e66eaeb4cef64e8665e7770f544e0cf1610a) (http://www.cafepress.com/content/si/promo/details.html)
Check out the GrogHeads shop on CafePress (http://www.cafepress.com/grogheads/)
Picked up Counter Strike: Global Offensive to game with a couple college buddies. Couldn't pass it up for $7.50
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.cpcache.com%2Fproduct%2F681436137%2Fgrogheads_logo_big_classic_thong.jpg%3Fcolor%3DWhite%26amp%3Bheight%3D240%26amp%3Bwidth%3D240&hash=1a41817274e2ee16a2ec91e450251a48c5b98047)
^ this was designed with azz in mind? who else would buy this?
how many have been sold yet? lets start a witch hunt.
Hi gents,
For those that own Battle Academy on the iPad, we knocked the expansions down to half off ($4.99) each until December 14!
Those of us living in the U.S. can get a retail boxed copy of Fallout: New Vegas (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832136013) from Newegg for $3.99 and FREE shipping.
The latest Indie Royale (http://www.indieroyale.com) deal is a pretty good one. Full list:
Greed Corp
Hamlet
BIT.TRIP RUNNER
Conquest of Elysium 3
Leave Home
They Breathe
I was always just on the wrong side of curious about Conquest of Elysium 3, so this was the perfect opportunity to snap it up. I already have Greed Corp and it's an interesting turn-based strategy, quite quirky and bit-sized.
Limited time offer! Men of War: Red Tide (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOWRT/men-of-war-red-tide) is featured at GamersGate for $4.99 U.S.
Offer ends 14 hours and 30 minutes from now.
Far Cry 2 Fortunes Edition (http://www.amazon.com/Far-Cry-2-Fortunes-Download/dp/B002WC80M4/ref=br_lf_m_1000762901_1_25_ttl?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20&ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1341116382&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000762901&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0S3XGTWYFM99WVSYS711) on sale for $2.49 at Amazon and get a $5 credit.
"Order this product between now and 12/31/2012 and receive a $5 promotional credit good towards any of the "Editor's Choice (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000728511)" game downloads in the month of January 2013. You will receive an email with your promotional code and redemption instructions. Qualifying credits for this promotion may only be used one at a time."
Iron Front is on sale at Steam for $10. Apparently there is a Normandy expansion coming out soon, so this might be a good time to get into IF if you've been holding off (like me).
I just bought it.
You can get a Flying F*ck at ThinkGeek (http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/b527/)
seriously
I'm amending my Secret Santa list
Duke Nukem 3D Atomic Edition FREE for next ~48 hours on GOG.com (PC and MAC)
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/duke_nukem_3d_atomic_edition?pp=d051bf1ddf82f79c6af34f7f4e59707f081296ad
They're also starting their 2012 DRM-FREE HOLIDAY SALE
474 GAMES ON SALE · NEW DEALS EACH DAY · ONLY UNTIL JAN 3
Green Man Gaming (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/batman-arkham-city-game-year/) has Batman Arkham City: Game of the Year Edition (PC Digital Download) on sale for $7.49 - 35% coupon code WINTR-SRVEY-42012 = $4.87.
Game activates via Steam Client so you're not tied to the GMG capsule.
474 games on sale at GOG.com (http://www.gog.com/); Bullfrog Favourites (http://www.gog.com/promo/bullfrog_favourites) are 75% off.
I foresee my gog game collection getting much bigger this year. I'm on a big retro kick right now.
Quote from: Bison on December 12, 2012, 12:43:40 PM
I foresee my gog game collection getting much bigger this year. I'm on a big retro kick right now.
I see
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magicka Obscura is on sale for $2.99. Classic game. Pretty tough at parts that I recall, too.
Quote from: Toonces on December 11, 2012, 08:59:50 PM
Iron Front is on sale at Steam for $10. Apparently there is a Normandy expansion coming out soon, so this might be a good time to get into IF if you've been holding off (like me).
I just bought it.
I couldn't help myself either, not for that price.
New GOG dailies are up. FTL is $4.99. Witcher 2 is $7.49. ARMA 2 Combined Ops is $14.99.
Quote from: Arctic Blast on December 13, 2012, 01:12:37 PM
New GOG dailies are up. FTL is $4.99. Witcher 2 is $7.49. ARMA 2 Combined Ops is $14.99.
What was the final verdict on
Witcher 2? The first one's control scheme was so annoying, I never got very far.
GOG has nearly everything on sale.
So I grabbed a few I'd had on my wishlist for awhile:
Zeus & Poseidon ~$5. Greek city builder. The tipping point was when I saw that someone spent tons of time making a widescree & hi-res mod so that it can run on modern monitors: http://www.gog.com/forum/zeus_poseidon_acropolis/hireswidescreen_fix That's awesome! Must be one good old city builder.
I also grabbed the old Darklands RPG (from Microprose's heyday) since I never played it back then. Very pixeli-ish these days but reportedly one of the best evah so I wanna see it. Also King of Dragon Pass, which I've wanted to check out for a long time.
These last two were $3 - something like 60% off! 8) And most GOG titles are going for that much right now. Dig it.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 13, 2012, 02:50:08 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on December 13, 2012, 01:12:37 PM
New GOG dailies are up. FTL is $4.99. Witcher 2 is $7.49. ARMA 2 Combined Ops is $14.99.
What was the final verdict on Witcher 2? The first one's control scheme was so annoying, I never got very far.
I've tried to play a couple of times but I just haven't been able to get into it. They changed the control scheme up quite a bit from the first one, but I don't find it any more intuitive.
GetGamesGo (http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/civ-v-goty-civ-v-gk-bundle) has Civ V GOTY + Civ V Gods & Kings Bundle for $15.49 until 4pm GMT Dec 17. Steam keys for both....
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_pglink_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000716161&plgroup=1&plpage=1) has a bunch of stuff on sale for their Digital Holiday Deals. Here are a few of the interesting ones that I saw:
Civ5 Goty+Civ5 Gods and Kings+Civ4 Complete+The Stronghold Collection $19.99 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMKTR48/ref=s9_al_ft_g367_ir08?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=17RZWZR5WWCWMJ8PP1ZR&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=1444878402&pf_rd_i=1000716161)
Endless Space Emperor Special Edition $8.74 (http://www.amazon.com/Endless-Emperor-Special-Edition-Download/dp/B008DK59TG/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_1_7_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1444949422&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=17RZWZR5WWCWMJ8PP1ZR)
Rise of Flight Iron Cross Edition $7.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Flight-Cross-Edition-Download/dp/B004TGME1Y/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_3_70_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1444949422&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1H40YWCSESE4A1VB9EVZ)
I also see:
Fall of the Samurai Collection (http://www.amazon.com/Total-War-Samurai-Collection-Download/dp/B00AJNWHF4/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_2_43_img?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1444949422&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0TDMGEW93CKDJW7W3S59) $9.99
ZERT's have a Christmas sale. (http://www.z-e-r-t.com)
enter this code on checkout:
ZMas2013
There's an End of the World DRM-Free sale going on at GOG.com right now. 125+ games at 75% off. Check it out (http://www.gog.com/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=holiday_promo&utm_campaign=endofworld)!
But hurry--the sale only lasts another 22 hours.
Quote from: Greybriar on December 19, 2012, 12:00:18 PM
There's an End of the World DRM-Free sale going on at GOG.com right now. 125+ games at 75% off. Check it out (http://www.gog.com/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=holiday_promo&utm_campaign=endofworld)!
But hurry--the sale only lasts another 22 hours.
oh god please no
Is Neverwinter Nights Diamond worth it? For the time I would spend on it, I mean. For 5.00 it has to worth it for the price....how about Sanitarium?
Quote from: Gusington on December 19, 2012, 02:01:37 PM
Is Neverwinter Nights Diamond worth it? For the time I would spend on it, I mean. For 5.00 it has to worth it for the price
GET IT!!!!!
Good grief. Yes it is.
I'm thinking you both suggest getting it :) How about Sanitarium? Anyone?
There is a ton of good stuff offered up over there at GOG. I just picked up Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition, Sanitarium, Lionheart: Legend of the Crusader and Ghost Master for 16.00 total...
Calm before the storm....I believe most people thinking the Steam holiday/winter sales start tomorrow (12/20).....should be interesting to see if anything worth picking up.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 19, 2012, 11:53:50 PM
Calm before the storm....I believe most people thinking the Steam holiday/winter sales start tomorrow (12/20).....should be interesting to see if anything worth picking up.
I've kinda been hoping Borderlands 2 gets knocked way down, but it's probably too early to hope with that one. Hell, the original didn't drop much in price for a couple years IIRC so I don't expect them to have much of a blowout sale at the moment.
I dunno if there's a whole lot else I'm really eyeballing. Been snatching up oldies at GOG lately so it must be my retro-gaming mood.
Hate to say it, but I am kind of in the same boat...not a bunch of things I am interested in....likely will only monitor cheap/fringe items that I have picked up yet, but not thinking any major titles unless dirt cheap:)
Steam Winter sale is active. Here's a few of the deals...
Wargame: European Escalation $10
War of the Roses $15
Borderlands 2 $30
A present from GoG.com:
Sid Meiers Alpha Centauri now includes the
Alien Crossfire expansion for free for new and old buyers. And a few more freebies for some other EA games...
http://www.gog.com/forum/general/holiday_update_ea_expansions
Quote
Because we like you so, we have a gift for you.
A while back, we started to sell EA games--great classics such as Wing Commander, Privateer, and Alpha Centauri. A few people--just a few!--noted that we didn't have the expansions and that made them sad panda.
Well, panda, be sad no more! As a holiday gift from us to you, we're bringing everyone who bought (or buys in the future!) the expansions for Wing Commander 1 + 2, Wing Commander Privateer, and Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri for you today! These expansions are free updates, so just download the new installers for each game from your account and start playing now! Note that these EA games will not be part of any Daily Deal bundle, so go ahead and pick them up now for only $2.99 each.
The expansions are:
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri--Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire.
Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire brings you seven new factions (two that are non-human), new technologies, new facilities, new secret projects, new alien life forms, new unit special abilities, new victory conditions (including the new "Progenitor Victory") and several additional concepts and strategies, making it a "must-have" expansion for the award-winning game.
Wing Commander 1 + 2--Wing Commander: The Secret Missions, Wing Commander: The Secret Missions 2 Crusade, Wing Commander II: Special Operations 1, Wing Commander II: Special Operations 2.
The Wing Commander expansions bring new missions, new ships, a new storyline, and an increase in difficulty in The Secret Missions, and in Secret Missions 2: Crusade, we see a whole new alien race, a new challenge, and a mysterious defection all raising the stakes of both the game's storytelling and its combat. In Wing Commander II: Special Operations 1 we see a layered web of deceit, lies, betrayal, and action all bringing that trademarked Wing Commander cinematic feel, while Special Operations 2 sees the player ambushed while escorting a traitor, and soon the player (as Col. Blair) will find himself undertaking one of his most dangerous missions of all: an undercover one infiltrating the very traitors he was escorting in the first place!
Wing Commander Privateer--Privateer Righteous Fire.
Finally, in Righteous Fire the player squares off against a crazy fundamentalist sect called the Retros as the open-ended space sim world's story continues with more action, ships, and missions to keep player occupied for hours.
A special thanks goes out to Paul Barnett and Jeff Skalski at Mythic (@MythicNews) for their help getting these add-ons secured (finally!) and available to you. :)
The whole Borderlands franchise is reduced by 50-75%. The whole Prince of Persia franchise is 75% off. The whole Hitman franchise is marked down, including the new one. Wargame is $10, War of the Roses is half off right now on a Flash Deal. Hello, Steam sale!
A bunch of the Ironclads games are like $2.50 at Amazon right now. I just popped for one since I've wanted to play this for a long time and a couple of bucks was too cheap to resist: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041HZ346/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=grogheads-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0041HZ346
Quote from: LongBlade on December 20, 2012, 06:06:35 PM
A bunch of the Ironclads games are like $2.50 at Amazon right now. I just popped for one since I've wanted to play this for a long time and a couple of bucks was too cheap to resist: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041HZ346/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=grogheads-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0041HZ346
I think you can get some package of three or four for a couple bucks more.
Anthology or some such..
Received Gamergate Newsletter today...looks like their year end sales start tomorrow...just a snippet...
The Gamersgate End of the Year sale will begin this friday with even more offers
• 8 New Daily deals each Day (Starts Friday 21th)
• Bundles, including:
o Fatshark
o Jagged Alliance
o Deus Ex
o Crusader Kings
• Purchase 4, pay only for 3
• Indiefort Bundle
Quote from: Nefaro on December 20, 2012, 06:13:04 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on December 20, 2012, 06:06:35 PM
A bunch of the Ironclads games are like $2.50 at Amazon right now. I just popped for one since I've wanted to play this for a long time and a couple of bucks was too cheap to resist: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041HZ346/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=grogheads-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0041HZ346
I think you can get some package of three or four for a couple bucks more. Anthology or some such..
Well Webroot decided there were at least three viruses in the download and tore them out. :/
Quote from: LongBlade on December 20, 2012, 07:45:22 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on December 20, 2012, 06:13:04 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on December 20, 2012, 06:06:35 PM
A bunch of the Ironclads games are like $2.50 at Amazon right now. I just popped for one since I've wanted to play this for a long time and a couple of bucks was too cheap to resist: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041HZ346/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=grogheads-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0041HZ346
I think you can get some package of three or four for a couple bucks more. Anthology or some such..
Well Webroot decided there were at least three viruses in the download and tore them out. :/
Sounds like something Norton would do. ::)
Time to ditch that zero. :P
Quote from: Nefaro on December 21, 2012, 06:45:58 AM
Sounds like something Norton would do. ::)
Time to ditch that zero. :P
Actually, after that the game ran fine. Not sure what it gobbled up, but the game ran fine last night.
Now I've got to get used to saga-long games. I had no idea they were this drawn out.
Although not necessarily a sale site, I found this place today where you can buy cheap CD/Steam Keys for a variety of games. I can't completely vouch for this site yet since today is the first day I bought something, so up to each person to make their decision. However, after reading the site material and a few other places, it seems like it is just a site that pulls together a wide variety of other sites and helps you find the cheapest prices. It seems legal but again I don't have enough experience with it yet. Their support was excellent since I had a ton of questions. Every time I sent them an email with my questions, within five minutes I received a response.
Today I purchased Far Cry 3 for just $23. They sent me a link to UBI to download the software and provided me with a key......right now I am in the process of downloading so hopefully when I go to register the game it won't give me problems:) It should be complete within the next 1-2 hours and I will let you know if I have any problems.
http://www.kinguin.net/
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 21, 2012, 05:57:07 PM
Although not necessarily a sale site, I found this place today where you can buy cheap CD/Steam Keys for a variety of games. I can't completely vouch for this site yet since today is the first day I bought something, so up to each person to make their decision. However, after reading the site material and a few other places, it seems like it is just a site that pulls together a wide variety of other sites and helps you find the cheapest prices. It seems legal but again I don't have enough experience with it yet. Their support was excellent since I had a ton of questions. Every time I sent them an email with my questions, within five minutes I received a response.
Today I purchased Far Cry 3 for just $23. They sent me a link to UBI to download the software and provided me with a key......right now I am in the process of downloading so hopefully when I go to register the game it won't give me problems:) It should be complete within the next 1-2 hours and I will let you know if I have any problems.
http://www.kinguin.net/
Download, Install, and Activation went through just fine....not bad paying $23 for a game released two weeks ago.
Not sure if this has been posted yet but the entire WH40K Dawn of War II franchise and all DLC is on sale right now at Steam for...9.99. That seems insanely low.
I saw the new XCOM for about 35 bux just now, prolly old news. on steam
Quote from: Longdan on December 22, 2012, 05:02:44 PM
I saw the new XCOM for about 35 bux just now, prolly old news. on steam
Can get steam keys here for $25...pretty good deal.
http://www.kinguin.net/xcom/xcom-enemy-unknown-steam-key.html
GetGamesGo (http://www.getgamesgo.com/specialoffers) has some deals going. Here are a few of them.
Anno 1404: Gold Edition $6.24 DRM: Keycode activation
Carrier Command: Gaea Mission $25 DRM: Keycode activation
Revolution Under Siege $7.49 DRM: Keycode activation
Rise of Prussia $7.49 DRM: Keycode activation
Sniper Elite V2: High Command Edition $12.50 DRM: Steam key
XCOM: Enemy Unknown $25 DRM: Steam key
I'm tempted by Carrier Command, but think I'm going to hold out for a better deal on Steam (hopefully)...
Quote from: steve58 on December 22, 2012, 05:30:14 PM
I'm tempted by Carrier Command, but think I'm going to hold out for a better deal on Steam (hopefully)...
Same here. I'm down to the last of my sale funds now, and I'm holding out for Carrier Command to hopefully be on a daily sale. If it goes to at least 50% off I can probably grab it.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 22, 2012, 05:10:37 PM
Quote from: Longdan on December 22, 2012, 05:02:44 PM
I saw the new XCOM for about 35 bux just now, prolly old news. on steam
Can get steam keys here for $25...pretty good deal.
http://www.kinguin.net/xcom/xcom-enemy-unknown-steam-key.html
Says, "EU Steam Version!" so it makes me wonder if it's another one of those Region-only deals like I often see at GetGamesGo. :(
Kingdoms of Amalur Complete Bundle on sale at Amazon for 12 bucks:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YLKBQY/ref=s9_al_ft_g367_ir016?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=05RMYKX4KXREFM4KMQSY&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=1446802642&pf_rd_i=1000716161
About 6 hours in now, and having a lot of fun. YMMV, but there's a lot of game here.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 22, 2012, 10:53:15 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 22, 2012, 05:10:37 PM
Quote from: Longdan on December 22, 2012, 05:02:44 PM
I saw the new XCOM for about 35 bux just now, prolly old news. on steam
Can get steam keys here for $25...pretty good deal.
http://www.kinguin.net/xcom/xcom-enemy-unknown-steam-key.html
Says, "EU Steam Version!" so it makes me wonder if it's another one of those Region-only deals like I often see at GetGamesGo. :(
Her is another for only $21 and doesn't say eu version. For what it is worth, I did ask support about eu version and the said it would activate worldwide. However, I can't personally confirm.
http://www.g2play.net/store/XCOM-Enemy-Unknown-Steam-Key.html
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 21, 2012, 09:25:44 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 21, 2012, 05:57:07 PM
Although not necessarily a sale site, I found this place today where you can buy cheap CD/Steam Keys for a variety of games. I can't completely vouch for this site yet since today is the first day I bought something, so up to each person to make their decision. However, after reading the site material and a few other places, it seems like it is just a site that pulls together a wide variety of other sites and helps you find the cheapest prices. It seems legal but again I don't have enough experience with it yet. Their support was excellent since I had a ton of questions. Every time I sent them an email with my questions, within five minutes I received a response.
Today I purchased Far Cry 3 for just $23. They sent me a link to UBI to download the software and provided me with a key......right now I am in the process of downloading so hopefully when I go to register the game it won't give me problems:) It should be complete within the next 1-2 hours and I will let you know if I have any problems.
http://www.kinguin.net/
Download, Install, and Activation went through just fine....not bad paying $23 for a game released two weeks ago.
This is too good to pass up, I'm going to give this a whirl. :)
Quote from: republic on December 23, 2012, 11:05:22 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 21, 2012, 09:25:44 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 21, 2012, 05:57:07 PM
Although not necessarily a sale site, I found this place today where you can buy cheap CD/Steam Keys for a variety of games. I can't completely vouch for this site yet since today is the first day I bought something, so up to each person to make their decision. However, after reading the site material and a few other places, it seems like it is just a site that pulls together a wide variety of other sites and helps you find the cheapest prices. It seems legal but again I don't have enough experience with it yet. Their support was excellent since I had a ton of questions. Every time I sent them an email with my questions, within five minutes I received a response.
Today I purchased Far Cry 3 for just $23. They sent me a link to UBI to download the software and provided me with a key......right now I am in the process of downloading so hopefully when I go to register the game it won't give me problems:) It should be complete within the next 1-2 hours and I will let you know if I have any problems.
http://www.kinguin.net/
Download, Install, and Activation went through just fine....not bad paying $23 for a game released two weeks ago.
This is too good to pass up, I'm going to give this a whirl. :)
Good luck...just remember this version is the UBI version, not Steam. I believe both versions require the use of UPlay anyways. I have been playing since yesterday without any issues whatsoever.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 23, 2012, 07:28:12 AM
Her is another for only $21 and doesn't say eu version. For what it is worth, I did ask support about eu version and the said it would activate worldwide. However, I can't personally confirm.
http://www.g2play.net/store/XCOM-Enemy-Unknown-Steam-Key.html
Thanks.
The Kinguin one was actually cheaper in US$ (as the 21 was in BP). Worked just fine, too. ;D
Quote from: Nefaro on December 23, 2012, 12:25:33 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 23, 2012, 07:28:12 AM
Her is another for only $21 and doesn't say eu version. For what it is worth, I did ask support about eu version and the said it would activate worldwide. However, I can't personally confirm.
http://www.g2play.net/store/XCOM-Enemy-Unknown-Steam-Key.html
Thanks.
The Kinguin one was actually cheaper in US$ (as the 21 was in BP). Worked just fine, too. ;D
Glad things worked out for you...can't beat those prices for games just release a few months ago.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 23, 2012, 12:45:11 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on December 23, 2012, 12:25:33 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 23, 2012, 07:28:12 AM
Her is another for only $21 and doesn't say eu version. For what it is worth, I did ask support about eu version and the said it would activate worldwide. However, I can't personally confirm.
http://www.g2play.net/store/XCOM-Enemy-Unknown-Steam-Key.html
Thanks.
The Kinguin one was actually cheaper in US$ (as the 21 was in BP). Worked just fine, too. ;D
Glad things worked out for you...can't beat those prices for games just release a few months ago.
I also purchased Borderlands 2 for $21...no issue with the purchase at all.
I bought Far Cry 3 from Kinguin no problem! Thank you Grim for telling us about it!
Quote from: republic on December 23, 2012, 06:35:37 PM
I bought Far Cry 3 from Kinguin no problem! Thank you Grim for telling us about it!
No problem at all...I'll always check there first for games, especially new ones.
Quote from: republic on December 23, 2012, 06:35:37 PM
I bought Far Cry 3 from Kinguin no problem! Thank you Grim for telling us about it!
Yeah, it went smoothly. I didn't even expect to pick up Xcom for a bit longer, but caved due to the extra-special deal there. :D
Thanks for the heads-up Grim.
A few cheap titles that caught my eye at GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?filter=offers&prio=price&pg=1):
Disciples Sacred Lands Gold (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DISCSLG/disciples-sacred-lands-gold) - $0.99
Jagged Alliance (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-JA/jagged-alliance) - $1.00
Master of Orion (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOO/master-of-orion) - $1.48
Disciples II Gold Bundle (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DISC2G/disciples-2-gold-bundle) - $1.99 (a personal favorite of mine FWIW)
Master of Orion II: Battle of Antares (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOO2/master-of-orion-ii-battle-at-antares) - $2.00
Those are the cheapest complete games I saw. The prices go up from there and the list of games goes on and on and on.
Quote from: Greybriar on December 24, 2012, 03:21:04 PM
Disciples II Gold Bundle (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DISC2G/disciples-2-gold-bundle) - $1.99 (a personal favorite of mine FWIW)
Mine too. That's weeks and
weeks of high quality gaming there. Holds up very well today too!
Endless Space 66% offon Steam? Yep, time to buy.
Quote from: Arctic Blast on December 24, 2012, 03:58:19 PM
Endless Space 66% offon Steam? Yep, time to buy.
Good choice; the updated version is miles better than release. You should get a lot of good playing out of it.
40% off of ARMA II Arrowhead at gamersgate - sold to me for Christmas
BUT
Combined Arms which is Arma II AND Arrowhead is £14.99 on Steam - but i already had Arma II
Excellent deals for my current best game ever!!
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 25, 2012, 07:50:30 AM
40% off of ARMA II Arrowhead at gamersgate - sold to me for Christmas
BUT
Combined Arms which is Arma II AND Arrowhead is £14.99 on Steam - but i already had Arma II
Excellent deals for my current best game ever!!
ARMA2 Combined Ops is $18 at GOG - good deal if you don't have it yet and are not a fan of Steam.
Quote from: Shelldrake on December 25, 2012, 08:56:47 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 25, 2012, 07:50:30 AM
40% off of ARMA II Arrowhead at gamersgate - sold to me for Christmas
BUT
Combined Arms which is Arma II AND Arrowhead is £14.99 on Steam - but i already had Arma II
Excellent deals for my current best game ever!!
somebody at Gamersgate has made a heinous error - ive just fownloaded Arrowhead - it turns out to be Combined Arms - for £8!
ARMA2 Combined Ops is $18 at GOG - good deal if you don't have it yet and are not a fan of Steam.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 23, 2012, 06:43:12 PM
Quote from: republic on December 23, 2012, 06:35:37 PM
I bought Far Cry 3 from Kinguin no problem! Thank you Grim for telling us about it!
No problem at all...I'll always check there first for games, especially new ones.
just picked up the anno 2070 deep ocean expansion from here. regular price is 30 bucks but i got it for 13.50!
Quote from: CptHowdy on December 26, 2012, 01:07:19 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 23, 2012, 06:43:12 PM
Quote from: republic on December 23, 2012, 06:35:37 PM
I bought Far Cry 3 from Kinguin no problem! Thank you Grim for telling us about it!
No problem at all...I'll always check there first for games, especially new ones.
just picked up the anno 2070 deep ocean expansion from here. regular price is 30 bucks but i got it for 13.50!
Excellent....I will always look there myself going forward...good deals!
Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.com/) has
Hearts of Iron 3 Their Finest Hour* for $4.99 (been hoping this'd go on sale)
XCOM: Enemy Unknown for $24.98
as deals of the day.
* Only GamersGate versions of HEARTS OF IRON III, SEMPER FI and FOR THE MOTHERLAND will work with Hearts of Iron 3 Their Finest Hour.
Greenmangaming has XCOM: Enemy Unknown (PC Digital Download) on sale for $24.99 - $7.49 (use voucher code GMG30-DPLIM-DN831) for a total of $17.50 (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/xcom-enemy-unknown-na/)
Can also pick up the DLC Slingshot Content Pack for $4.90 using the same voucher code...
AGEOD.com is having a sale with 35% off their prices. I just bought Alea Jacta Est for $16.24. That was the only game I really wanted from these holiday sales.
Chivalry is 50% off on Steam for three more hours. I just popped on it.
Yeah me too. Firing it up now.
Civ 5 Gods and Kings for $3.15 ($4.49 minus 30% with coupon GMG30-DPLIM-DN831)
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/sid-meiers-civilization-v-gods-kings/
Mount and Blade Warband Collection is on sale for 8.49 at Steam!
Steam has Oblvion Game of the Year Deluxe Edition for about $6.50. I bought it just so I won't have to dig out my Oblvion disks anymore.
For the last day of their sale, looks like GoG is doing a repeat of ALL the daily deals they had during the 2012 DRM-FREE SALE...
Quote from: steve58 on January 02, 2013, 01:26:04 PM
For the last day of their sale, looks like GoG is doing a repeat of ALL the daily deals they had during the 2012 DRM-FREE SALE...
I was hoping that this would happen. Going to pull the trigger on the Ultima collection and FTL.
For anyone who has gotten digital game downloads from Amazon in the past few weeks and got a $5 promotional credit for "2012 Editor's Choice Games", you can redeem them now!
Some of those games are pretty nice. For example:
Hotline Miami: on sale for $7.50, minus $5 is $2.50
Spec Ops The Line: on sale for $7.50, minus $5 is $2.50
Dark Souls: on sale for $18, minus $5 is $13
XCOM: on sale for $25, minus $5 is $20
Borderlands 2: on sale for $30, minus $5 is $25
Sorry I'm not providing a link, but the URL's got all kinds of junk that I'm sure is specific to me and my sketchy web browsing habits.
Good lord that's a good price for Dark Souls. I think I paid $40 not even a month ago.
I like RO2 and play occasionally. The RO2 servers are pretty scarce. The big maps make you cautios...one bullet and bye bye.
Dunno if Steam is now screwing up like GG did, but they had Sleeping Dogs on as their daily deal for $16.99 yesterday and it's listed at $4.49 today.
EDIT: Yup, it was a screw-up. Price changed back to $16.99 within 30 minutes of listing. I bought a copy for $4.49. Hopefully they will honour it.
Spec Ops: The Line is on sale right now at Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/50300) for $7.49 U.S. But if you bought a game from Amazon recently and have a $5 credit, you can get Spec Ops: The Line for $2.49 U.S.
GamersGate has the Sniper Elite series for 66% off this weekend: http://www.gamersgate.com/sniperelite?aff=ggnews
Inquisitor (http://www.desura.com/games/inquisitor) is an ARPG and on sale for 75% off on Desura.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on January 12, 2013, 03:21:14 PM
Inquisitor (http://www.desura.com/games/inquisitor) is an ARPG and on sale for 75% off on Desura.
Just picked that up yesterday. :)
Definitely has an unusual setting as far as RPGs go, what with the historically inspired setting, with a lot of fantasy added, and the character playing an inquisitor seeking out evil (or hiding as evil?) to violently purge.
I'm not sure what to think yet. One glaring omission is that I've not seen any way to Pause combat and issue orders, as you could in similar older games like Fallout 1 & 2 or Arcanum. Perhaps there's a hotkey for it.. but I've not found it. That leaves the combat stuck in real-time, and I can foresee that being a real pain in the ass.
I also finally grabbed
Underrail while I was there, for a similarly old-style isometric RPG. I've been quite surprised with it's quality gameplay. Being as it's only one person developing it, I'm not sure how long it'll be until it's finished but it seems to have a good amount done already.
Quote from: Nefaro on January 12, 2013, 06:05:20 PM
Just picked that up yesterday. :)
Yeah I thought of you as soon as I saw it! I'd pick it up myself but for the fact that we faced the enormous expense of replacing a fucked car this week so I can't really justify it. Does it have multiplayer?
Ghost recon future soldier deluxe for only $11
http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubina/en_US/pd/ThemeID.8605600/productID.249349300
Last day of Matrixgames Holiday sale is today or tomorrow...can't really tell from their wording...
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3217551&mpage=1&key=
Quote from: steve58 on January 13, 2013, 11:22:55 AM
Last day of Matrixgames Holiday sale is today or tomorrow...can't really tell from their wording...
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3217551&mpage=1&key=
First year in a long time I did not buy anything from Matrix during their sale:(
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 13, 2013, 11:45:51 AM
Quote from: steve58 on January 13, 2013, 11:22:55 AM
Last day of Matrixgames Holiday sale is today or tomorrow...can't really tell from their wording...
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3217551&mpage=1&key=
First year in a long time I did not buy anything from Matrix during their sale:(
Same here, but it just means I've already bought (almost) everything I wanted at full price or from a previous sale. :) (I do still want to pick up some things, but I'm trying to be more disciplined about finishing games first before buying new games.)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 13, 2013, 11:45:51 AM
Quote from: steve58 on January 13, 2013, 11:22:55 AM
Last day of Matrixgames Holiday sale is today or tomorrow...can't really tell from their wording...
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3217551&mpage=1&key=
First year in a long time I did not buy anything from Matrix during their sale:(
I didn't get anything this year either. Pretty much any announced Matrix title I want is a new or impending release (
Alea Jacta Est,
Commander: The Great War, and
Distant Worlds: Shadows), and therefore wasn't going to be on sale in any case.
On the other hand, I already purchased most of the older Matrix titles that I wanted to get during *last year's* sale, so I can't really complain. :)
Quote from: steve58 on January 13, 2013, 11:22:55 AM
Last day of Matrixgames Holiday sale is today or tomorrow...can't really tell from their wording...
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3217551&mpage=1&key=
I picked up
Distant Worlds Legends and
Commander The Great War, which wasn't on sale but I used my $20 beta tester coupon. :)
Quote from: Shelldrake on January 13, 2013, 02:17:51 PM
I picked up Distant Worlds Legends and Commander The Great War, which wasn't on sale but I used my $20 beta tester coupon. :)
I'm trying to think of a cleverly acerbic reply to that, but since I'm currently coming up blank, I'm just going to go with "bite me". :P
I didn't pick up anything from Matrix either this sale...pretty much have everything I want from them or the sales prices were still a tad too high for me to bite. I might have picked up Distant Worlds - Legends and Return of the Shakturi if the prices were in the $10 range. Got too many other games, so I can wait...
Man, I just can't decide if there's anything I have to have.
I'm eyeballing Field of Glory with Storm of Arrows and Empires in Arms. But am I really going to play them? Do I really need them, or do I have games that already cover these periods better?
Quote from: Toonces on January 13, 2013, 10:29:13 PM
Man, I just can't decide if there's anything I have to have.
I'm eyeballing Field of Glory with Storm of Arrows and Empires in Arms. But am I really going to play them? Do I really need them, or do I have games that already cover these periods better?
You will for about 10-15 minutes and then move onto something else for 10-15 minutes.
Quote from: Martok on January 13, 2013, 02:56:20 PM
Quote from: Shelldrake on January 13, 2013, 02:17:51 PM
I picked up Distant Worlds Legends and Commander The Great War, which wasn't on sale but I used my $20 beta tester coupon. :)
I'm trying to think of a cleverly acerbic reply to that, but since I'm currently coming up blank, I'm just going to go with "bite me". :P
LOL
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/chivalry-medieval-warfare/) on sale at Greenmangaming for $12.49 until Jan.18th 4pm GMT. Use 20% off code GMG20-PJFEW-Y16HK to knock it down to $10.
(omg omg omg...)
GamersGate has a couple noteworthy deals going on right now:
Both versions of Endless Space (the Admiral Edition and Emperor Special Edition) are half-off this weekend (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=endlessspaceweekend).
What's really got me excited, though, is that they're selling Dominions 3...for $29.95 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening?aff=ggnews)! At that price, I might finally have to bite.
Quote from: Martok on January 17, 2013, 02:54:52 PM
What's really got me excited, though, is that they're selling Dominions 3...for $29.95 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening?aff=ggnews)! At that price, I might finally have to bite.
Hey Martok. Have you ever bought something through Desura (http://www.desura.com/games/dominions-3-the-awakening)? Dom3 has been that price, there, for a month or so. (Did I tell you that already?)
It's a pretty good service, that I've seen. What's real nice is that you not only have the option to run their Steam-like client but you can
also download the actual installer exes for you games and aren't forced to use the client at all; both options available. They also host some interesting indies, too, if you dig around.
Doh! I'd forgotten Desura was already selling Dominions 3 for the same price (yes, you'd mentioned it). :-[
I had heard of Desura before, but only because of StarDrive. I've not yet purchased anything through the platform myself, although I've heard generally good things about it. (They take frickin' forever to put up new patches/updates, however.)
Endless Space is a game that I have wanted to check out for some time now. Do y'all recommend the Admiral or Emperor edition?
Quote from: Shelldrake on January 18, 2013, 01:16:37 PM
Endless Space is a game that I have wanted to check out for some time now. Do y'all recommend the Admiral or Emperor edition?
Not really much difference between the two. With the Emperor Edition you also get a United Empire "Emperor's Guard Extra Skin" Pack and a unique "Endless" Hero (a unique and mysterious hero, direct descendant of the Endless civilization). Not sure I've used either yet in any of the games I've played...
p.s. while the soundtrack is listed for the Admirals edition and not the Emperor, I bought the Emperor edition and do have the soundtrack.
Quote from: Martok on January 18, 2013, 01:11:29 PM
Doh! I'd forgotten Desura was already selling Dominions 3 for the same price (yes, you'd mentioned it). :-[
I had heard of Desura before, but only because of StarDrive. I've not yet purchased anything through the platform myself, although I've heard generally good things about it. (They take frickin' forever to put up new patches/updates, however.)
The patch frequency depends on the game & developer. All the indie beta buy-ins that I have there are updated
very often. Of course, some developers have their titles elsewhere, too, and it isn't highest on their list. From what I gather, Ilwinter is using the game's Desura forum as their regular haunt and it's their primary distributor at the moment. There are also a lot of Steam Greenlight candidates that have already been there for awhile, and the devs generally frequent their title's comments section. I've been happy with it lately, and the one time I contacted their customer service, the issue was resolved by a person actually taking action the first time I sent it instead of repeated copy & paste replies from the impersonal Steam Stazi.
Magicka is play-for-free this weekend and is 75% off on Monday.
If you haven't played Magicka you should check it out. The heart of the game is the magic system. There are a number of types of magic: earth, fire, water, defensive, and arcane (maybe more, I'm working from memory).
You have five power slots. So you can put in four fire and one earth to create a fireball. But some magics cancel out (water and fire). With this you can experiment with a bunch of combos for different, more powerful spell.
And when the action gets frantic, sometimes you just hit a bunch of keys and something cool happens that takes a while to figure out.
It's definitely worth checking out for free.
Also, magic can backfire on you in hilarious fashion. For example, try casting electrical spells in the rain...
And while bringing down a rain of meteors will make you feel like a bad ass, they can crush you in to a puddle of glop just as effectively as they mash bad guys.
Co-op is even more fun. You think friendly fire is an issue in Left 4 Dead? Try this. ;D
Quote from: Arctic Blast on January 19, 2013, 12:22:24 AM
Also, magic can backfire on you in hilarious fashion. For example, try casting electrical spells in the rain...
And while bringing down a rain of meteors will make you feel like a bad ass, they can crush you in to a puddle of glop just as effectively as they mash bad guys.
Co-op is even more fun. You think friendly fire is an issue in Left 4 Dead? Try this. ;D
I may have to load that sucker back up just to check out multi-player, which is supposed to be perky titz. Although I always had to run the damn thing in a window due to the FPS issue that so many of us had (and the devs evidentally couldn't figure out how to fix :-\ ).
I've never tried MP in Magicka. Could be fun.
I think I'm going to have to reinstall it, too. Damn you, conversation about Magicka!
Quote from: Nefaro on January 19, 2013, 09:44:08 AM
Although I always had to run the damn thing in a window due to the FPS issue that so many of us had (and the devs evidentally couldn't figure out how to fix :-\ ).
What? They never fixed that? Appalling. That and the lack of save-anywhere is the reason I stopped playing, which was a shame because it's an incredibly fun game otherwise.
Whats better as both on sale, anno2070 or endless space?
Quote from: Huw the Poo on January 20, 2013, 03:56:12 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on January 19, 2013, 09:44:08 AM
Although I always had to run the damn thing in a window due to the FPS issue that so many of us had (and the devs evidentally couldn't figure out how to fix :-\ ).
What? They never fixed that? Appalling. That and the lack of save-anywhere is the reason I stopped playing, which was a shame because it's an incredibly fun game otherwise.
Oh yeah... I also forgot about the conshole-ized game save checkpoints. That made me ragequit at one point, where I kept getting killed by a boss and had to keep playing through almost 10 minutes of stuff I already finished, over & over & over, just to get back to the boss fight. >:(
That was the last time I played after that save checkpoint BS.
Quote from: FlickJax on January 20, 2013, 09:55:50 AM
Whats better as both on sale, anno2070 or endless space?
I do not own anno2070, but i can tell you, Endless Space is a blast.....
Thanks, I ummed and ahhed too long and will have to wait for next sale mow :(
Gamersgate has Unity of Command (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UOC/unity-of-command) for $10 and the DLC Red Turn The Road to Berlin (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-UOCRT/unity-of-command-red-turn-the-road-to-berlin-1943-45) for $7.46...
Wazhack, the heavily Nethack-inspired Roguelike, is on sale at Desura for $2.50.
http://www.desura.com/games/wazhack
..until the 29th.
It's a typically brutal Roguelike, with lots of unknown items to find & figure out what their effects are (hopefully without bursting into flame or getting polymorphed into some wimpy creature, etc). I've enjoyed making a few runs in a row to try & top the daily leaderboard in the past. People's scores, categorized by various periods of time, are kept on the game's website for everyone who links their copy to it; that was a nice reference to see how well I was doing before my characters' inevitable deaths. ;D
Speaking of.. I'm gonna go fire it up for a bit right now.
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-KA2/king-arthur-ii-the-role-playing-wargame
£1.99, i have the first game is this one any good?
Quote from: FlickJax on January 24, 2013, 07:22:06 AM
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-KA2/king-arthur-ii-the-role-playing-wargame
£1.99, i have the first game is this one any good?
From what I understood, it's got some of the same kind of gameplay... except they took out some of the kingdom management stuff. Which is odd, because that was what people wanted
more of in the first game's expansions (more open sandbox kingdom gameplay). I've not tried this one yet, because of that, but at such a low price it may be well worth it.
Edit: I also see the first
KA series/collection on sale there, along with
Zafehouse Diaries, and all the
Warlock:MotA stuff in case anyone missed them on the holiday sales.
Quote from: FlickJax on January 24, 2013, 07:22:06 AM
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-KA2/king-arthur-ii-the-role-playing-wargame
£1.99, i have the first game is this one any good?
The overall consensus is that it wasn't as good as the first one, especially since it runs on rails more than its predecessor. Unless you *really* liked the first one and hunger for more, I'd say skip it.
GetGamesGo (http://getloadedgo.com/) is having a
MAC Sale for the next 72 hours. Get any 2 of the following for $15:
- Call of Duty 2
- Call of Duty 4
- Doom 3
- Duke Nukem Forever
- Quake 4
- Rage Campaign Edition
Sengoku and Sword of the Stars 2: Enhanced Edition are £3.74 each on Green Man Gaming.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203140/
Hitman absolution only $17...... Might be time for me to pull the trigger
Pretty decent Microsoft bundle at amazon...$9. If you still have your holiday credit, you can save another $5 and get this all for $5. I already own the two big ones of Toy Soldiers and Mark of the Ninja, otherwise I would have jumped on it for this price. I believe you get steam keys.
- Toy Soldiers
- Mark of the Ninja
- Deadlight
- Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
- Iron Brigade
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-5-Game-Arcade-Pack-Download/dp/B00B1ULJI0/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1475944962&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1MJW6WHEFQG9KDBX6MDE
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 26, 2013, 07:55:45 PM
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203140/
Hitman absolution only $17...... Might be time for me to pull the trigger
Yeah, had my eye on this, but the feedback I'd seen wasn't encouraging. For $17 it might be worth a shot. Thanks!
Quote from: LongBlade on January 27, 2013, 02:20:29 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 26, 2013, 07:55:45 PM
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203140/
Hitman absolution only $17...... Might be time for me to pull the trigger
Yeah, had my eye on this, but the feedback I'd seen wasn't encouraging. For $17 it might be worth a shot. Thanks!
I am still debating myself...amazon also has for the same price, both are steam codes.
Anyone noticed that Steam forgot to update their daily deal from Saturday to Sunday? :P (It's still Hitman)
It's been like that all weekend. I think they update at like 2pm PST.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 27, 2013, 12:32:29 PM
Pretty decent Microsoft bundle at amazon...$9. If you still have your holiday credit, you can save another $5 and get this all for $5. I already own the two big ones of Toy Soldiers and Mark of the Ninja, otherwise I would have jumped on it for this price. I believe you get steam keys.
- Toy Soldiers
- Mark of the Ninja
- Deadlight
- Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
- Iron Brigade
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-5-Game-Arcade-Pack-Download/dp/B00B1ULJI0/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1475944962&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1MJW6WHEFQG9KDBX6MDE
You, sir, are an evil evil man. I had been dwelling on Mark of the Ninja for awhile now. Not sure if I'll jump just yet, though, despite this crazy deal. I'll probably buckle like a belt, per usual.
It looks like I'm late in noticing this, but GOG is currently selling Conquest: Frontier Wars for $5.99 (U.S.). I always seem to hear good things about this one; maybe it's time I actually grabbed it.
Link (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/conquest_frontier_wars?utm_source=whats_new&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=monday_280113)
Quote from: Martok on January 28, 2013, 11:48:15 AM
It looks like I'm late in noticing this, but GOG is currently selling Conquest: Frontier Wars for $5.99 (U.S.). I always seem to hear good things about this one; maybe it's time I actually grabbed it.
Link (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/conquest_frontier_wars?utm_source=whats_new&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=monday_280113)
I'm not sure how it would hold up today, but I have
extremely fond memories of
Conquest: Frontier Wars. Three very different factions, dripping with atmosphere, excellent voice acting. Campaign and sandbox mode. Supply mechanic. Carriers. Insta-kill ion cannons.
Dreadnaughts. C:FW has it all! I played it for hours and hours when it first came out - in fact I still have the box somewhere.
Well you're certainly not making it any easier to resist... :P
If you're even considering it, for six of those funny "dollar" things I think you should pick it up. The gameplay will be immediately familiar and it's an amazingly absorbing game. I'll never forget the thrill of being pounded by those pesky insect things, then hearing my salvation..."Dreadnaught, ready to go!" Yeah! Get my best admiral on board, get it the hell in there and really mess up someone's day! \o/
The dreadnaught's special ability is the Aegis shield - invulnerability, as long as it's kept supplied. 8)
Quote from: Martok on January 28, 2013, 11:48:15 AM
It looks like I'm late in noticing this, but GOG is currently selling Conquest: Frontier Wars for $5.99 (U.S.). I always seem to hear good things about this one; maybe it's time I actually grabbed it.
Link (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/conquest_frontier_wars?utm_source=whats_new&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=monday_280113)
Came across this modded version of CFW that might be of interest.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/conquest-2-frontier-wars-forever (http://www.moddb.com/mods/conquest-2-frontier-wars-forever)
Thanks Shelldrake! If I end up getting CFW (which is looking likely, dammit!), I'll check it out.
No sure if any fable fans but bundle for 3 and lost chapters only $9($5 if you have ec credit)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B86BPW2?tag=cheapassgam08-20
Anybody have thoughts on fable and whether worth it?
Amazon is offering Paradox War Chest (http://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Interactive-War-Chest-Download/dp/B00AAIJJCW/ref=br_lf_m_1000728511_2_47_img?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1479964782&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000728511&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0GVCY50446Q664P8TRWE) for $7.49 U.S. It includes:
- Hearts of Iron III Collection (http://www.amazon.com/Hearts-Iron-III-Collection-Download/dp/B00A7YY3SY/ref=dsvbl_item_2)
- Achtung Panzer Kharkov 1943 (http://"http://www.amazon.com/Achtung-Panzer-Kharkov-1943-Download/dp/B003LY49K4/ref=dsvbl_item_0")
- Gettysburg: Armored Warfare (http://"http://www.amazon.com/Gettysburg-Armored-Warfare-Online-Game/dp/B007NML4C6/ref=dsvbl_item_1")
- King Arthur Collections (http://"http://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Interactive-Arthur-Collections-Download/dp/B00A7YY3NY/ref=dsvbl_item_3")
- King Arthur II (http://"http://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Interactive-King-Arthur-Download/dp/B00A7YY3OS/ref=dsvbl_item_4")
- Victoria II (http://"http://www.amazon.com/Victoria-II-Online-Game-Code/dp/B008EW7S0Q/ref=dsvbl_item_5")
- Victoria II: A House Divided (http://"http://www.amazon.com/Victoria-II-Divided-Expansion-Download/dp/B00A7YY3QG/ref=dsvbl_item_6")
There are some downsides. 1)The games activate on Steam, so if you don't like Steam you are out of luck. 2)
Achtung Panzer Kharkov 1943 may not work on Windows 7. 3)Paradox shut down the online servers for
Gettysburg: Armored Warfare so there are no online games available.
Otherwise I don't see how anyone could possibly go wrong for $7.49!
Edit: Fixed link
Anymore, these kinds of sales are so frequent and cheap (and not just on Amazon) that it isn't about the cost, it's about the fact there just isn't enough time to ever get to fully play them. Now if only they could sell us a 30 hour day!
Quote from: Rayfer on January 31, 2013, 09:34:41 AM
Anymore, these kinds of sales are so frequent and cheap (and not just on Amazon) that it isn't about the cost, it's about the fact there just isn't enough time to ever get to fully play them. Now if only they could sell us a 30 hour day!
Ain't that the truth. The sales come so thick & fast nowadays that my mind starts to become numb after a while.
And yes, I really did just complain about games being cheap all the time. Argh.
Quote from: Martok on January 31, 2013, 12:53:53 PM
And yes, I really did just complain about games being cheap all the time. Argh.
...thus the deepness of Matrix's marketing strategy becomes apparent! :o
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 31, 2013, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: Martok on January 31, 2013, 12:53:53 PM
And yes, I really did just complain about games being cheap all the time. Argh.
...thus the deepness of Matrix's marketing strategy becomes apparent! :o
You might be right.
If there's one significant difference between David Heath's management style and JD McNeil's it is that Slitherine isn't afraid to mark down a game from time to time.
I couldn't say whether significant numbers of people put off buying games to wait for sales (and therefore cannibalize the sales revenue), but Slitherine wouldn't do it if they didn't think it worked.
Quote from: LongBlade on January 31, 2013, 02:49:26 PM
I couldn't say whether significant numbers of people put off buying games to wait for sales (and therefore cannibalize the sales revenue), but Slitherine wouldn't do it if they didn't think it worked.
I think Matrix are bloody stupid to rarely discount their games. Yes, I get the reason for the high prices, but to set a single price based on a specific set of market assumptions and leave that price as it is almost permanently is naive in my opinion. There is value in discount sales, as anyone who has ever run a business knows. Valve have proved time and time again - not to mention the numerous indie bundles - how effective sales can be.
Christ knows I'd have plenty more Matrix games by now if the prices weren't permanently high.
Me too. I ain't going to pay $50+ for a game that hasn't been graphically updated since 1994.
Steel Panthers World at War 55.99 (they'll probably claim that price is 'discounted').. Now this is a game with a release level price.. yet no support, if you want it to work in Win 7, you have to research and find the fix (that is NOT release product type support)..
I mean that one is a real joke!
lol. that's how I found the Matrix site years ago.. SPWAW.. and I still haven't bought it yet, because it's priced to damn high..
I bought all the originals.. and I've played the 'free', and enjoy it.. but to me over 50 dollars for mega campaigns.. not worth it..
maybe I'd start to think at 30... I would most likely buy at 20... But they are way out of touch on some of the old games..
Yet some of their new releases have reasonable prices like 39...
Matrix really irritate me. Thanks to their ridiculous pricing I've bought a grand total of three games there, and I've been burned every time:
Starshatter: Had a game-breaking bug which I asked for support with multiple times and was completely ignored.
The Operational Art of War 3: Supposedly had a single-player element but probably 1% of the scenarios support AI.
Distant Worlds: I'm sure it's a good game if you buy the expansions that fix things that should have been patched in the base game. I will not support shoddy development by giving the developer/publisher even more money.
I doubt I'll buy from Matrix ever again to be honest.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on February 01, 2013, 01:44:22 PM
Distant Worlds: I'm sure it's a good game if you buy the expansions that fix things that should have been patched in the base game. I will not support shoddy development by giving the developer/publisher even more money.
I'd disagree with this assessment that the expansions were content that should have been in the base game. The DW developer is a single individual so the expansion model he is using is practical and adds value to the game. The bugs of the original were squashed for the most part through patches. He still patches individual expansions so you don't have to buy every expansion. And finally I agree he could have broke through to the Paradox strategic gaming crowd if he'd been able to offer a bundle at a reasonable price. I don't mind at all that I paid full prices for the game and expansions as they came out. It's worth that value to me, but to get more gamers to support future products the Dev needs to work with Slitherine to produce a bundle pack.
Quote from: Bison on February 01, 2013, 03:35:27 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on February 01, 2013, 01:44:22 PM
Distant Worlds: I'm sure it's a good game if you buy the expansions that fix things that should have been patched in the base game. I will not support shoddy development by giving the developer/publisher even more money.
I'd disagree with this assessment that the expansions were content that should have been in the base game. The DW developer is a single individual so the expansion model he is using is practical and adds value to the game. The bugs of the original were squashed for the most part through patches. He still patches individual expansions so you don't have to buy every expansion. And finally I agree he could have broke through to the Paradox strategic gaming crowd if he'd been able to offer a bundle at a reasonable price. I don't mind at all that I paid full prices for the game and expansions as they came out. It's worth that value to me, but to get more gamers to support future products the Dev needs to work with Slitherine to produce a bundle pack.
I agree with your disagreement! +1
Quote from: Huw the Poo on February 01, 2013, 01:44:22 PM
Distant Worlds: I'm sure it's a good game if you buy the expansions that fix things that should have been patched in the base game. I will not support shoddy development by giving the developer/publisher even more money.
Wow, I'm surprised to hear you say that. What is it about vanilla DW that makes you feel that way?
Aside from seconding
Bison's &
Rayfer's sentiments -- the dev really has done an amazing job supporting this game from the beginning, and essentially all by his lonesome -- I personally enjoyed the original game, even without expansions. My main beef with it was the UI (which was admittedly fairly clunky), but I had a lot of fun with it even so.
I certainly won't deny that
Return of the Shakturi and
Legends both add a tremendous amount of gameplay, such that now I can scarcely imagine playing the game without them. However, I did truly have a good time playing the original
Distant Worlds as well. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
Memory fails me now, but I think it was stuff like fleet management, a bug which meant worlds would move on while bases remained fixed in one spot, refuelling problems which meant that by the time a fleet was formed, half of the ships would need to be refuelled, etc. Stuff like that - game-breaking to me.
I remember posting about it on some other forum, probably Gaming Trend, and I'm pretty sure it was Monty who told me that these things were fixed in the expansions. Hence my wrath.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on February 03, 2013, 12:59:35 PM
Memory fails me now, but I think it was stuff like fleet management, a bug which meant worlds would move on while bases remained fixed in one spot, refuelling problems which meant that by the time a fleet was formed, half of the ships would need to be refuelled, etc. Stuff like that - game-breaking to me.
I remember posting about it on some other forum, probably Gaming Trend, and I'm pretty sure it was Monty who told me that these things were fixed in the expansions. Hence my wrath.
IIRC most of that was fixed in the orignal games patches.
Gamestop is currently selling Heroes of Might & Magic III: Complete Edition for $4.99.
(Gah! Must resist temptation...)
Link (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W2088?affid=gsnow)
The only thing that surprises me is that you don't already own HoMM3, Martok.
Amazon is featuring Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009IR1SR0/ref=s9_hps_bw_g367_ir01?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-8&pf_rd_r=1532F94DF2594004A468&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1400305362&pf_rd_i=229575) for $16.99 but the offer ends soon.
Unity of Command on Steam for about 7 bux for about an hour.
Lots of Square Enix goodness on sale at GOG for another 11 hours.
http://www.gog.com/promo/square_enix_weekend_promo_080213 (http://www.gog.com/promo/square_enix_weekend_promo_080213)
Edit: Just picked up Startopia and Thief Gold to add to my GOG collection. Just couldn't resist. I am soooo weak.
Quote from: Greybriar on February 08, 2013, 10:58:09 AM
The only thing that surprises me is that you don't already own HoMM3, Martok.
I know! When it comes to me and that game, it's almost the opposite of serendipity: Whenever it's on sale somewhere, I'm broke. When I have money, it's either not on sale or more often (and even worse in a way) I just don't think of it.
For the next 17 hours, GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-AOWT/age-of-wonders-trilogy-with-soundtrack-bundle) is offering an Age of Wonders Trilogy with Soundtrack Bundle for $9.98 U.S. If you haven't got this classic series yet, now would be a good time to pick it up.
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IndieGala Colossus is now Live: http://indiegala.com (http://indiegala.com)
$5.76 gets you
- SUBVERSION CITY GENERATOR
- VOXEL DESTRUCTION
- 7.62MM
- TALISMAN PROLOGUE
- DARWINIA
- MULTIWINIA
- DEFCON
- UPLINK
- HEARTS OF IRON III
- DEMIGOD
- (?) UNLOCKS 2ND WEEK
- (?) UNLOCKS 2ND WEEK
- (?) UNLOCKS 2ND WEEK
PE
ARE YOU F'ING KIDDING WHO HAS TIME TO PLAY ALL THESE GAMES I DON'T MUSTN'T BUY ARGH!!
Steam is now having a sale of games that can be played on Linux, in a celebration of its integration to that OS :)
All things Crusader Kings 2 are on sale at Steam (except The Republic, still $10).
p.s. remember the Steam and Gamersgate versions are incompatible!
Quote from: PanzersEast on February 14, 2013, 08:55:19 AM
IndieGala Colossus is now Live: http://indiegala.com (http://indiegala.com)
$5.76 gets you
- SUBVERSION CITY GENERATOR
- VOXEL DESTRUCTION
- 7.62MM
- TALISMAN PROLOGUE
- DARWINIA
- MULTIWINIA
- DEFCON
- UPLINK
- HEARTS OF IRON III
- DEMIGOD
- (?) UNLOCKS 2ND WEEK
- (?) UNLOCKS 2ND WEEK
- (?) UNLOCKS 2ND WEEK
PE
Tempting. Are these two
• SUBVERSION CITY GENERATOR
• VOXEL DESTRUCTION
actually games or just some type of simulators?
Quote from: Tpek on February 14, 2013, 01:11:01 PM
Steam is now having a sale of games that can be played on Linux, in a celebration of its integration to that OS :)
If I already own a Steam game do I get to install and play it on platforms other than the one I purchased it on? I was able to install LucasArts' 'The Dig' on my iMac as well as my PC, even though I only bought it once. Would this apply to Linux as well? One of the games on sale is Crusader Kings 2.
Any game marked as Steam Play means you pay once, play on whatever platforms are supported. So, yes. :)
Cool!
But I'm guessing only a small percentage of Steam games are 'Steam Play', right? I mean there has to some kind of downside...
Well, yeah, there aren't too many yet. But the number will grow. There are actually quite a lot available for Mac now, and since Mac and Linux share a common ancestor kernel-wise I imagine the number of Linux games will explode. There are already a lot more than when I last checked, barely a month ago.
http://www.groupees.com/bma
Groupees Be Mine Anniversary Bundle
Pay a Minimum of $1 and receive:
Eschalon Book II [steampowered.com] RRP $9.99 (Steam, PC & Mac)
iBomber Defense Pacific [steampowered.com] RRP $4.99 (Steam, PC, Mac & Linux)
Livalink [Desura] (Currently on Steam Greenlight)
Party of Sin [steampowered.com] RRP $14.99 (Steam, PC)
Pay at least $5 and in addition receive:
Men of War: Assault Squad [steampowered.com] RRP $29.99 (Steam, PC)
Two Worlds 2 [steampowered.com] RRP $29.99 (Steam, PC & Mac)
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes [steampowered.com] RRP $19.99 (Steam, PC & Mac)
Planets Under Attack [steampowered.com] RRP $14.99 (Steam, PC & Mac)
Mystery Game
In addition to the above games, there will be bonuses unlocked at specific sales levels, at least two of which will be Steam games. The first is said to be:
Major Mayhem [Desura] (Currently on Steam Greenlight)
Any games included that are on Greenlight will provide Steam keys should they succesfully make their way on to Steam.
http://slickdeals.net/f/5850876-Live-Groupees-Be-Mine-Anniversary-Bundle-125-of-Steam-games-for-5-or-30-for-1
*** Note: If you have any problems getting your keys email support@groupees.com
Quote from: Huw the Poo on February 14, 2013, 05:29:40 PM
Well, yeah, there aren't too many yet. But the number will grow. There are actually quite a lot available for Mac now, and since Mac and Linux share a common ancestor kernel-wise I imagine the number of Linux games will explode. There are already a lot more than when I last checked, barely a month ago.
Yep, I ran a search and found about 170 odd items, 110 of which were games. I'm very curious as to what the hardware specs will be when Valve finally unveils the Steam Box.
If anyone has never played World of WarCraft, now would be a good time to start. Until February 25th, Blizzard is offering the WoW Battle Chest (http://"http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=110000044") (which includes the base game, first two expansions, Brady Beginners Guide, and one month free game time) for $5; the Cataclysm expansion (http://"http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=1100001289") for $10; and the Mists of Pandaria expansion (http://"http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=1100002176") for $20.
All are available in either Physical Box Versions or as Digital Downloads for yourself or a friend.
Quote from: Bison on February 01, 2013, 03:35:27 PM
I'd disagree with this assessment that the expansions were content that should have been in the base game. The DW developer is a single individual so the expansion model he is using is practical and adds value to the game. The bugs of the original were squashed for the most part through patches. He still patches individual expansions so you don't have to buy every expansion. And finally I agree he could have broke through to the Paradox strategic gaming crowd if he'd been able to offer a bundle at a reasonable price. I don't mind at all that I paid full prices for the game and expansions as they came out. It's worth that value to me, but to get more gamers to support future products the Dev needs to work with Slitherine to produce a bundle pack.
I missed this earlier. I just want to make it clear that I never expect content to be added for free. I am more than willing to pay for extra content. What I
won't pay for is patches. As I said up-thread, it was Monty himself who informed me that the issues I had with the game were fixed in the
expansions. I refuse to support that business model.
I know some folks were interested in euro trucking 2 in the past, on sale for $14 but then I think you can apply a 20% off coupon on top of that to get it for $12
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/simulation/euro-truck-simulator-2/
Thanks for the tip!
Where do one obtain said coupon?
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 17, 2013, 09:24:44 AM
Thanks for the tip!
Where do one obtain said coupon?
On the main page of green gaming
GMG20-P4DLK-FKYRS
Even though euro trucker is usually not my type of game, I figured for $12 I would give it a go....downloading now. Surprisingly the download is only 800MB.
Thanks again!
Edit: Wrong thread....
Unity of Command: Red Turn DLC only $4.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/218100/
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 19, 2013, 05:54:10 PM
Unity of Command: Red Turn DLC only $4.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/218100/
I thought about buying Unity of Command and this and placing them on my stack.... I have been hesitant to buy UoC.
PE
for those who haven't taken the xcom plunge, hard to beat $16 with the code GMG20-P4DLK-FKYRS
http://www.greenmangaming.com/#link2
Pretty massive amazon sale, check out posts 1 and 2.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336109
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 21, 2013, 05:15:24 AM
Pretty massive amazon sale, check out posts 1 and 2.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336109
Hitman I've been waiting to go on sale. This might be the time to bite.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 21, 2013, 05:15:24 AM
Pretty massive amazon sale, check out posts 1 and 2.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336109
AJE (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=Alea%20Jacta%20Est%20) for $7.50...
Hearts of Iron 3: Their Finest Hour (http://www.amazon.com/Hearts-Iron-III-Finest-Download/dp/B009AYQRK4/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1361467760&sr=1-3&keywords=Hearts+of+Iron+3) for $4.99
War of the Roses (http://www.amazon.com/War-Roses-Online-Game-Code/dp/B008YIJCAO/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1361468455&sr=1-1&keywords=war+of+the+roses) for $4.99 (also the two DLCs are 0.99 each)
Quote from: steve58 on February 21, 2013, 12:23:58 PM
AJE (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=Alea%20Jacta%20Est%20) for $7.50...
Paid full price for it and was worth it, for sure worth it now!
PE
Well, finally broke down and bought Ghost Recon Future Soldier for $9......can't beat that.
Gamestop is selling Crusader Kings II Complete Pack for $31.49 (down from $89.99). This includes all DLC up through The Republic, as well as all the various song, unit, & portrait packs.
Link (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W4108?affid=gsnow)
If there's anyone around who hasn't got Disciples II: Gold (http://www.amazon.com/Disciples-II-Gold-Edition-Download/dp/B003ZUYD0K/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_4_88_img?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1498152842&pf_rd_s=center-9&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=04GNCQN16CM2RBT37YHG), you can get it for $2.49 U.S. from Amazon.com. It's one of hundreds of games being offered during Amazon's Farewell to February Digital PC game sale (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_pglink_next?ie=UTF8&docId=1000716161&plgroup=1&plpage=1).
To make your purchase 25% cheaper, use the code "CAGROCKS" at checkout to save an additional 25% on your item (limit one per customer).
I saw this over at SimHQ. I don't quite get how it works, but if it does work, it's an awful lot of gaming for $5, including JH's beloved Men of War Assault Squad.
http://groupees.com/bma
If anyone takes the plunge, and it's legit, let us know!
Quote from: Toonces on February 24, 2013, 10:58:45 PM
I saw this over at SimHQ. I don't quite get how it works, but if it does work, it's an awful lot of gaming for $5, including JH's beloved Men of War Assault Squad.
http://groupees.com/bma
If anyone takes the plunge, and it's legit, let us know!
Yeah, there have been several Groupees bundles prior to this one, so it's legit.
They're one of those 'pay what you want' indie bundle packs. And for a minimum of $5, you pretty much get a ton of gaming there.
Gamestop/Impulse has Crusader Kings II (just the vanilla game) on sale for $9.99.
Link (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W2790?affid=gsnow)
Steam's got a Space Empire IV and V bundle for $4.99.
Fallen Enchantress $13.60 @ GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EFE/fallen-enchantress (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EFE/fallen-enchantress)
PE
Strategic War in Europe (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SWIE/strategic-war-in-europe) $2.99 Daily Deal at Gamersgate...
Fallen Enchantress for $13.59 at Steam until Thursday 4 PM Pacific time.
And Stardock has already announced the next installment of FE, FE : Legendary Heroes. It'll be $40, but only $20 if you already own Fallen Enchantress...
...in other words, I'm about to buy Fallen Enchantress. ;D
Quote from: Arctic Blast on February 26, 2013, 04:30:48 PM
And Stardock has already announced the next installment of FE, FE : Legendary Heroes. It'll be $40, but only $20 if you already own Fallen Enchantress...
...in other words, I'm about to buy Fallen Enchantress. ;D
Wait, wasn't this supposed to be an Expansion???
Quote from: Tpek on February 26, 2013, 04:57:35 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on February 26, 2013, 04:30:48 PM
And Stardock has already announced the next installment of FE, FE : Legendary Heroes. It'll be $40, but only $20 if you already own Fallen Enchantress...
...in other words, I'm about to buy Fallen Enchantress. ;D
Wait, wasn't this supposed to be an Expansion???
It is, but it's a standalone that contains everything that's already in Fallen Enchantress. So if you own FE already, you get it at an expansion price. And as with FE, if you bought Elemental before October 31st of 2010, this is also free.
http://forums.stardock.com/439970
...and it looks like they just released Fallen Enchantress v1.3.
http://forums.elementalgame.com/440641
^ Yeah, I just received an email notification about 1.3 being available. Am debating whether or not to get download it and try it out.
Quote from: Labbug on February 26, 2013, 02:53:43 PM
Fallen Enchantress for $13.59 at Steam until Thursday 4 PM Pacific time.
Welcome to Grogheads,
Labbug!
Conquest of Elysium 3 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COE3/conquest-of-elysium-3) -- $2.49 Daily Deal at gamersgate
Quote from: steve58 on February 27, 2013, 11:14:08 AM
Conquest of Elysium 3 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COE3/conquest-of-elysium-3) -- $2.49 Daily Deal at gamersgate
Buy buy buy now now now!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on February 27, 2013, 02:17:12 PM
Quote from: steve58 on February 27, 2013, 11:14:08 AM
Conquest of Elysium 3 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COE3/conquest-of-elysium-3) -- $2.49 Daily Deal at gamersgate
Buy buy buy now now now!
Done!
Quote from: Greybriar on February 27, 2013, 03:47:17 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on February 27, 2013, 02:17:12 PM
Quote from: steve58 on February 27, 2013, 11:14:08 AM
Conquest of Elysium 3 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COE3/conquest-of-elysium-3) -- $2.49 Daily Deal at gamersgate
Buy buy buy now now now!
Done!
Splendid! You'll love it!
Gamestop/Impulse is currently selling Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition for $4.99.
Linky (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W2500?affid=gsnow)
More 4x sales goodness:
Armada 2526 Gold Edition (includes the Supernova expansion) is now being sold on Steam (woot!).
There's also a temporary discount, which means the price is currently $16.99/€15.29.
Link (http://store.steampowered.com/app/229970)
Impulse is selling the Warlock: Master of the Arcane Bundle for $7.49. I may have to finally grab this one in spite of myself...
Link (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W3965?affid=gsnow)
Hitman : Absolution is 75% off on Greenmangaming. Add in the discount code (GMG20-P4DLK-FKYRS) and the Professional Edition is a flat $10.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/ca/en/pc/games/action/hitman-absolution-professional-edition-na/
And Starcraft 2 : Wings of Liberty is 50% off at Battle.net.
War of the Roses at Gamestop for 4.98 with promo discount and sale right now. I caved...couldn't resist.
Quote from: Gusington on March 03, 2013, 10:56:37 AM
War of the Roses at Gamestop for 4.98 with promo discount and sale right now. I caved...couldn't resist.
I wouldn't mind at all, but after playing the demo, I realised that it's the kind of game in which I would just get repeatedly owned and wouldn't have a lot of fun.
I picked it up..... if you like M&B, this one looks along the same lines in terms of gameplay.
PE
Mark of the Ninja is 66% off - $4.99 for the remainder of the weekend. Get it. It's fantastic. You're a goddamn ninja. What else do you need?
Quote from: Arctic Blast on March 03, 2013, 03:36:30 PM
Mark of the Ninja is 66% off - $4.99 for the remainder of the weekend. Get it. It's fantastic. You're a goddamn ninja. What else do you need?
La la la not listening la la la!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 03:57:05 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on March 03, 2013, 03:36:30 PM
Mark of the Ninja is 66% off - $4.99 for the remainder of the weekend. Get it. It's fantastic. You're a goddamn ninja. What else do you need?
La la la not listening la la la!
That's fine. I don't need words to express how awesome it is to be a ninja.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages1.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20100415110011%2Funhalo%2Fimages%2F8%2F88%2FNinjas-kill-people.jpg&hash=46e960dd072aba39c815774c857e98653bb2ee19)
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdnimg.visualizeus.com%2Fthumbs%2F58%2F07%2Fsword%2Cblood%2Cninja%2Ckill-58073a90239ff35edf72e402b818e808_h.jpg&hash=8b539ccb97aa44d80d47e6a74ad57976be9f399f)
I got Mark of the Ninja the last time it was marked down to 5.00...haven't started it yet.
Ha, those pictures are awesome, Arctic! I really can't justify buying another game right now though - I just picked up an indie bundle yesterday that had about eight games in it, and bought Dominions 3 last week! My lady would murder me...
It's on The List though. Looks good.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 03:57:05 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on March 03, 2013, 03:36:30 PM
Mark of the Ninja is 66% off - $4.99 for the remainder of the weekend. Get it. It's fantastic. You're a goddamn ninja. What else do you need?
La la la not listening la la la!
I failed my Will save and just bought it. In fairness, I had a -5 drm because I'm not on a gaming laptop and Mark of the Ninja is likely to work fine on this little rig.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 03, 2013, 05:02:14 PM
Ha, those pictures are awesome, Arctic! I really can't justify buying another game right now though - I just picked up an indie bundle yesterday that had about eight games in it, and bought Dominions 3 last week! My lady would murder me...
It's on The List though. Looks good.
That's quite the list of games...that include zero ninjas.
Besides, is the wife REALLY going to bust you too bad over $5? After all, it would be cheaper than everything else you bought...
;D
You are a bad person! You must live with that knowledge!
I enjoyed the first level of Mark of the Ninja. I would just rather get a gamepad to play it.
I probably also need to get one for Valley Without Wind 2, which they evidentally gave to owners of the first, and despite their recently adding more mouse support.
Just not sure whether I'll actually use a damn gamepad that often, however.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 04, 2013, 03:04:31 AM
You are a bad person! You must live with that knowledge!
I will, sir...quite happily. ;D
Wargame: European Escalation is on sale at Gamersgate, Today Only! 50% off...
$17.50
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WEE/wargame-european-escalation
Gamestop has Supreme Commander Gold on sale for $4.99.
http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W114?affid=gsnow
Unity Of Command at Gamersgate for $8 .. 60% off.
13 hours left!
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UOC/unity-of-command
Sword of the Stars 2: Enhanced $4.98 .... 75% off
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SOTS2LW/sword-of-the-stars-ii-enhanced-edition
GOG Sale
Good stuff in there....
EADOR: GENESIS $2.99
AGE OF WONDERS $4.99
AGE OF WONDERS 2: THE WIZARD'S THRONE $4.99
AGE OF WONDERS: SHADOW MAGIC $4.99
STRONGHOLD HD $4.99
PHARAOH + CLEOPATRA $4.99
ZEUS + POSEIDON (ACROPOLIS) $4.99
HEROES OF MIGHT AND MAGIC® 3: COMPLETE EDITION $4.99
HEROES OF MIGHT AND MAGIC® 4: COMPLETE $4.99
HEROES CHRONICLES: ALL CHAPTERS $4.99
KING OF DRAGON PASS $2.99
PE
God damn, that's a lot of good, cheap gaming!
Far Cry 3 and Assassin's Creed 3 are marked down to $41.99 on UPlay. Combo that with buying any game over $19.90 getting you a free game (there are 6 choices) and it becomes a better deal.
Everything Mass Effect is half off on Origin.
GreenManGaming has Red Orchestra 2 marked down to $4.99.
Sleeping Dogs is marked down to $9.99 today on Steam.
From now until Tuesday, March 19th GOG.com is having a Pick 5 Promo (http://www.gog.com/pick_5) which reduces the usual price of the five games selected by 80%.
FTL (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/faster_than_light) on sale for $3.99 at GoG. Non-Steam version....
Battlestations Pacifc on sale at Gamefly $4.99 until Mar. 14 at midnight.
http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Battlestations-Pacific/151325/
There's a very cheap bundle over at Bundle Stars (http://www.bundlestars.com/) at the moment which includes Armada 2526 (vanilla) on Desura.
Far Cry 3 is 40% off on STEAM today and after all the great feedback on it here I was forced to buy it, so thanks for that. :P
All X-Com on sale for up to 60% off at Gamersgate. This weekend only??
http://www.gamersgate.com/xcom?aff=ggnews
The latest one is only $19.98:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XCOMEU/xcom-enemy-unknown
Also - Lots of Paradox stuff on a big sale. Notably Crusader Kings 2 stuff is all 75% off!
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=idesspecial&aff=ggnews
http://www.gamefly.co.uk/download-games/browse/?ids=5001014,5000987,5001187,5001437,5001804,5003421#.UUXcFxy-18E
Fall of the samurai £6.25
Recruits - pay what you like at Indie Game Stand (https://indiegamestand.com/).
Rome Total War Collection for 3.24 Gamestop:
http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W3733?affid=gsnow
Assassin's Greed (sorry...Creed :P) franchise is about 50-75% off on Steam.
Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai currently selling at Gamestop for $7.49.
http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W2747?affid=gsnow
HoI3: Their Finest Hour is $2.49 at GamersGate Daily Deal (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-HOI3TFH/hearts-of-iron-3-their-finest-hour). Lowest prices I've ever seen for it...
p.s. They also have XCOM for $19.98
Greenmangaming is having a 48 24-hour 75% off Civ V sale (http://www.greenmangaming.com/civilization-v-franchise/). All Steam codes.
Apply voucher code "GMG20-NT7TS-SY2RT" for an additional 20% off the sale price
Prices After Discount
• Civilization V: Gold Edition $13.59
◦Sid Meier's Civilization V
◦Sid Meier's Civilization V - Gods and Kings
◦Sid Meier's Civilization V: Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar II)
◦Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia
◦Civilization and Scenario Pack: Denmark - The Vikings
◦Civilization V - Civilization and Scenario Pack: Korea
◦Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca
◦Civilization V: Cradle of Civilization - Mediterranean
◦Civilization V: Cradle of Civilization - Asia
◦Civilization V: Cradle of Civilization - Americas
◦Civilization V: Cradle of Civilization - Mesopotamia
◦Civilization V: Explorer's Map Pack
◦Wonders of the Ancient World DLC pack.
•Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings Expansion Pack $6
•Sid Meier's Civilization V $6
XCOM is $15.99 at Gamfly..... might have to finally get this....
http://www.gamefly.com/Download-XCOM-Enemy-Unknown/5004241/
Steam now has Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space for $7.49. Never played it but will give it a spin. Looks like the Shrapnel line-up is starting to spread out.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/226120/?snr=1_4_4__tab-NewReleasesFilteredDLC
I also gave the Magic 2013 Complete set a swing since it's half-off and I do enjoy some MTG. But.. guess what? Yet another Steam fookup has resulted in no install files and an unplayable game. Looks like quite a few people have been spamming their customer service though.. so Steam may get around to fixing it sometime next week after the initial copy & paste reply mails have been navigated past (evidentally that hurdle was just passed), per usual. ::)
IndieGala has Warlock Masters of the Arcane as well as others in the indie bundle.... worth it for that alone.
http://www.indiegala.com/ (http://www.indiegala.com/)
NOSFERATU - THE WRATH OF MALACHI
STREET RACING SYNDICATE
GETTYSBURG: ARMORED WARFARE
($4.99 Unlocks Below)
GUILTY GEAR ISUKA
GUN METAL
A GAME OF DWARVES
WARLOCK - MASTER OF THE ARCANE
UNLOCKS 2ND WEEK
UNLOCKS 2ND WEEK
PE
While I love MTG, I'm very unfond of the deck design constraints in the current computer game iteration. I'd much rather have an update to something like the Shandalar campaign, where I start off with a random deck and have to make do with what I have and actually trade and sell and win better deck designs.
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 20, 2013, 05:05:51 PM
While I love MTG, I'm very unfond of the deck design constraints in the current computer game iteration. I'd much rather have an update to something like the Shandalar campaign, where I start off with a random deck and have to make do with what I have and actually trade and sell and win better deck designs.
Yeah I wish they would redo the old Shandalar one from MicroProse too. I don't see why they're so afraid of it taking away from their physical card sales since they come out with new ones constantly. The problem with playing the old one is just that.. there's nothing new in the card set. But we may as well be talking to a wall when it comes to things like this. Same complaints the WH40K crowd has been positing in that other thread.
I wasn't even sure I wanted to pick
this one up at half price, considering the extreme deck building constraints, but I've been wanting to play some lately.. despite all the limitations on the digital version. I wasn't all that impressed with the MTG:Tactics or some of the other online-only MMOCCGs just because any money invested into them will go for not once the plug gets inevitably pulled on down the road.
The DCS line-up is on sale March 21 -27:
Quote
DCS Spring Sale!
The entire range of DCS products will be on sale between 21 and 27 March.
DCS: A-10C Warthog – $19.99 USD
DCS: P-51D Mustang – $9.99 USD
DCS: Combined Arms – $20.99 USD
DCS: Black Shark 2 (Full) – $19.99 USD
DCS: Black Shark 2 (Update) – $9.99 USD
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/modules/
Thanks Nefaro, I grabbed the Mustang... I looked at the Blackshark, but figured heck, I have my hands full with Warthog, don't need to grab another one like that.. Not to say that I don't really enjoy Warthog.. DCS is awesome!
Quote from: Tuna on March 22, 2013, 05:02:02 PM
Thanks Nefaro, I grabbed the Mustang... I looked at the Blackshark, but figured heck, I have my hands full with Warthog, don't need to grab another one like that.. Not to say that I don't really enjoy Warthog.. DCS is awesome!
Would love to get the mustang but I don't understand the concept. Seems like you fly the mustang in a modern environment versus its true period of time...am I missing something?
There's talk of an Fw190 in the pipe. Maybe that's the intended match up.
Tomb Raider PC download 30% off at Amazon today:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox (http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox)
Dominions 3 is 75% off today on Gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
The retail boxed versions of Napoleon: Total War: Limited Edition (http://"http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/Product/204807-Napoleon-Total-War-Limited-Edition?ai=6595&pi=10697&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ai6595") and Mass Effect 3 (http://"http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/Product/220247-Mass-Effect-3-Take-Earth-back?ai=6595&pi=10697&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ai6595") are on sale at Nothing but Software (http://"http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/Prms/10697?ai=6595") for $3.99 and $8.99 respectively.
Quote from: Tpek on March 29, 2013, 04:53:12 AM
Dominions 3 is 75% off today on Gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
Sold!
Incidentally, here's the link for our UK brethren: http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
Nice one Martok! Learn it, then get in on the next multiplayer game!
Quote from: Tpek on March 29, 2013, 04:53:12 AM
Dominions 3 is 75% off today on Gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
Holy Testicle Tuesdays, Batman!
:o
Quote from: Martok on March 29, 2013, 09:39:52 AM
Quote from: Tpek on March 29, 2013, 04:53:12 AM
Dominions 3 is 75% off today on Gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
Sold!
Incidentally, here's the link for our UK brethren: http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
sold as well. cant beat all that gaming for 8 bucks!
Endless Space 24-hr sale at Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/208140/
Endless Space - Admiral Edition for $10.19
Endless Space - Emperor Special Edition for $11.89
Quote from: Tpek on March 29, 2013, 04:53:12 AM
Dominions 3 is 75% off today on Gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
:o...in for one as well.
Waking Mars is pay what you want on Indie Game Stand (https://indiegamestand.com/).
Hitman : Absolution is 75% off on Steam - $9.99.
Quote from: Tpek on March 29, 2013, 04:53:12 AM
Dominions 3 is 75% off today on Gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
Well, I guess I'm finally buying this. :o
Quote from: Tpek on March 29, 2013, 04:53:12 AM
Dominions 3 is 75% off today on Gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
Well shoot. I haven't even had a chance to play CoE3 after I got it on sale a few weeks ago. Oh well.
2k sale@Amazon
highlighted by xcom for 24.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ALU5KG/ref=amb_link_373776782_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_r=0WN5T3BZCBQ1SPC90702&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1524056922&pf_rd_i=979455011
download/steam required
civ 5 gold 24.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCNV1CA/ref=amb_link_373776782_3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_r=0WN5T3BZCBQ1SPC90702&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1524056922&pf_rd_i=979455011
download/steam required
Gamersgate has an insane Total War collection on for $41.25 right now. Basically, everything from Rome Total War forward. All of it. Games, expansions, DLC, everything.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-TWGMC/total-war-grand-master-collection-bundle
So if you've ever been curious but haven't pulled the trigger on any of them, here you go.
Gamersgate sales:
Borderlands 2 - $20
Achtung Panzer: Op Star - $9 plus all the add-ons are sale priced again.
AI War bundle - $4 !!
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare - $12.50
Odds & Ends like the Vic2 AHD dlc.
<MOVED TO SCREENSHOT THREAD BY MOD>
OOOPS... PE
The Humble Weekly Sale (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly) is on Tripwire games this time around.
$1 gets you Red Orchestra 1 and 2. Beating the average (currently $2.85) also gets you Killing Floor with all DLC packs.
Quote from: Arctic Blast on April 02, 2013, 01:58:16 PM
The Humble Weekly Sale (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly) is on Tripwire games this time around.
$1 gets you Red Orchestra 1 and 2. Beating the average (currently $2.85) also gets you Killing Floor with all DLC packs.
WTF! I think that one's...
...
SOLD!
Quote from: Arctic Blast on April 02, 2013, 01:58:16 PM
The Humble Weekly Sale (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly) is on Tripwire games this time around.
$1 gets you Red Orchestra 1 and 2. Beating the average (currently $2.85) also gets you Killing Floor with all DLC packs.
Godmf'ingdammit.
The "Enter email" box won't let me type a damn thing in it, but I can't proceed to purchase without it, despite being logged in. Is it really so hard to get this right? >:(
Been thinking of checking out RO2 for awhile, so this is a good time to do so.
EDIT: Had to
uncheck the "Subscribe to Weekly Sale Newsletter" box, enter email address, re-check box, and then sign back in to get it to work. ::)
Looking forward to blowing your brains out, Nef!
And in the game!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 02, 2013, 04:28:21 PM
Looking forward to blowing your brains out, Nef!
And in the game!
Yes, but in
which game will you be, "blowing my brains out?" Can your Undead Legions launch explosive attacks in our Dom3 game, too?
Finished d/l'ing Red Orchestra 2. It looks like both ROs are the 'Gold' editions because there was extra DLC stuff listed when activated. *??* I'll get around to learning it sometime this week and hope that it doesn't give me a headache.
I noticed that RO2, at least, was the goatee edition so I was hoping it came with all DLC. Man, this really is a steal.
Quote from: Nefaro on April 02, 2013, 05:38:43 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 02, 2013, 04:28:21 PM
Looking forward to blowing your brains out, Nef!
And in the game!
Yes, but in which game will you be, "blowing my brains out?" Can yYour Undead Legions [can] launch explosive attacks in our Dom3 game, too?!
This is Dom3, so I fixed that for you. :)
Orcs Must Die! 2 75% off at Steam! http://store.steampowered.com/app/201790?snr=1_41_4__42
Picked up the Orcs must die franchise pack for $8.74... http://store.steampowered.com/sub/18259/
Impulse has Vicky 2 with the AHD expansion plus all three sprite packs on sale for $8.95.
http://www.impulsedriven.com/explore/search/victoria+II?affid=gsnow
Quote from: LongBlade on April 03, 2013, 07:42:44 AM
Orcs Must Die! 2 75% off at Steam! http://store.steampowered.com/app/201790?snr=1_41_4__42
You quite like that game, don't you?
SteelBeasts Pro PE...for 75$
http://www.esimgames.com/purchase.htm
GoG has Omerta: City of Gangsters (http://www.gog.com/promo/omerta_special_promo_030413) for $19.99 for the next ~4 days, 9 hours. Also includes free DLC "The Bulgarian Colossus" (w/main game) and The Con Artist...
GamersGate has specials (http://www.gamersgate.com/mightmagic) right now for most of the Might & Magic titles.
Also, Impulse currently has Gemini Wars on sale (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W3006?affid=gsnow) for $6.79. (Think I'm gonna grab this one!)
Quote from: -budd- on April 03, 2013, 01:22:03 PM
Picked up the Orcs must die franchise pack for $8.74... http://store.steampowered.com/sub/18259/
Sweet. I ought to add some of those DLC packs. I've only got one right now.
dead island game of the year edition $4.99 @amazon[steam required]
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Island-Game-Edition-Online/dp/B008NAYASM/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1532169902&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0EE5Z703V7EED9T1MS73
Quote from: -budd- on April 04, 2013, 06:52:48 PM
dead island game of the year edition $4.99 @amazon[steam required]
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Island-Game-Edition-Online/dp/B008NAYASM/ref=br_lf_m_1000716161_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=1532169902&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000716161&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0EE5Z703V7EED9T1MS73
GrogHeads link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008NAYASM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008NAYASM&linkCode=as2&tag=grogheads-20 :)
steam tripwire bundle for 8.99 also included- Red Orchestra: Ostfront 1 & 2 HOS GOTY edition
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GOG is doing another sale of D&D games. Think I'm gonna pick up both Neverwinter Nights titles.
http://www.gog.com/promo/hasbro_stacking_weekend_promo_050413?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=hasbro_stacking_weekend_promo_050413
Gaming computer put away again (still waiting on final inspection on house).. Lot of painting scheduled for the weekend :P
If I do get some free time, I'll set the gaming puter up, so I can get some time in..
Can't wait for this project to be over!
Getgames has a choice of games 2 for $10.......link... http://www.getloadedgo.com/
content
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Far Cry 3 at GameStop for 29.99...
Europa Universalis III Chronicles currently FREE at GameFly
valid on 4/9 thru 4/11 dead
http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Europa-Universalis-III-Chronicles/5000728/?adtrackingid=cmju029&adtrackingid=cmju029
p.s. You won't be charged, but you will need to provide EITHER a credit card or PayPal account in order to finish checkout. :-\
Gamersgate currently has all S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games and add-ons slashed to 75% off.
Also 75% off currently, all Victoria 2 games and add-ons (possibly thanks to recent news of a new Vicky2 update/expansion on the way soon, "Heart of Darkness")
It appears that the two newest DLC's (Hi-res DLC and Operation Hooper DLC) for APOS are 50% off at Gamersgate:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-APOSGTHRTP1/graviteam-tactics-operation-star-dlc-high-resolution-textures-pack-1 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-APOSGTHRTP1/graviteam-tactics-operation-star-dlc-high-resolution-textures-pack-1)
http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-APOSGTOH/graviteam-tactics-operation-hooper (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-APOSGTOH/graviteam-tactics-operation-hooper)
SOLD!
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DDB-SHC/silent-hunter-complete-bundle
Silent Hunter complete for £6.75 wow
Quote from: FlickJax on April 11, 2013, 05:27:35 AM
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DDB-SHC/silent-hunter-complete-bundle
Silent Hunter complete for £6.75 wow
It says 'Tages' for DRM. Has anyone have any major issues with Tages?
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 11, 2013, 06:20:30 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on April 11, 2013, 05:27:35 AM
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DDB-SHC/silent-hunter-complete-bundle
Silent Hunter complete for £6.75 wow
It says 'Tages' for DRM. Has anyone have any major issues with Tages?
It's Online Activation DRM with limited installs. I had one game in which the Tages wouldn't activate and found a forum answer; had to manually download the latest version and install it. ::)
Looks like Paradox games are going to be heavily discounted on Gamersgate over the weekend.
Again!
Not a game sale but Amazon is having a big WH40K fest with markdowns on all books, with particular attention to newer titles.
Warlock Master of the arcane collection..... http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-WLMAC/warlock-master-of-the-arcane-collection-bundle
Quote from: -budd- on April 11, 2013, 07:11:07 PM
Warlock Master of the arcane collection..... http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-WLMAC/warlock-master-of-the-arcane-collection-bundle
Thanks.. lol.. got Amargeddon for 1500 blue coins and the purchase gave me 3800 blue coins for some stupid reason..so it cost me negative blue coins!.. I love GamersGate!
Hell Yeah! The entire Silent Hunter series is 75% off this weekend. http://www.gamersgate.com/silenthunter?aff=ggnews
Gawd that is a lot of gaming for not much money. I paid 60+ clams for the ultimate edition of SH4 when it first came out and I don't think I ever even played it because it was a crash monkey until it got patched.
I'm gonna buy up just so I don't have to deal with those pesky disks anymore. Nice find!
The new Indiefort Bundle (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/indiefort-bundle) from Gamersgate looks excellent:
AI Wars: Fleet Command
Sanctum
Zigfrak
Fortune Winds: Ancient Trader
Underrail (Alpha)
Very tempting. I already own AI Wars and Sanctum but I've been eyeing up Zigfrak for ages, and the other two look splendid too.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 15, 2013, 09:59:43 AM
The new Indiefort Bundle (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/indiefort-bundle) from Gamersgate looks excellent:
AI Wars: Fleet Command
Sanctum
Zigfrak
Fortune Winds: Ancient Trader
Underrail (Alpha)
Very tempting. I already own AI Wars and Sanctum but I've been eyeing up Zigfrak for ages, and the other two look splendid too.
AI Wars is a surprisingly good thinking game for an RTS. Looks like just the base game, however?
I found the
Zigfrak UI a bit confusing although it's quite functional and isn't missing much. Perhaps it was due to the small text size. I've not played it in awhile and there have been some updates, one of which included a recommended control scheme fix, so it's likely better than the last beta version I played. The open-ended sandbox style is certainly a draw.
Underrail has been great, from what I've seen of the first couple hours' gameplay. It's very much a modern Fallout 1/2 style isometric turn-based RPG. I decided to wait until the developer gets the late game content filled out some more before diving in wholeheartedly. I don't know whether the game is as open as Fallout 2 was but the game mechanics seem pretty solid.
steam has the stronghold complete pack $12.49
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/18251/
I came very close to picking that up, stopped only by (1) my (weakening) resolution not to buy games until I've finished five, and (2) my impression that there's really only one good game in that whole batch, namely Stronghold Crusader.
I've played SH2 before, and it has... problems... although also a lot of potential, and I certainly love castle sims (since back in the days of Interplay's Castles), but if enough people plumped for SH3 I'd feel better about picking up the pack while it's 75% off.
On the other hand, all the games before SH3 are also on sale as a bundle for $4.95, and that could be easily worth SHCru alone!
steam
portal 2 $4.99 http://store.steampowered.com/app/620/ or both portal's for $6.24 http://store.steampowered.com/sub/7932/
Victoria Collection- $9.99 http://store.steampowered.com/sub/15392/?snr=1_4_4__106_1
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Gamersgate
D&D master collection $6.78 http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DBAMC/dungeons-and-dragons-anthology-the-master-collection
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Neverwinter Nights complete $10.18 http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DDNWNC/dungeons-and-dragons-neverwinter-nights-complete
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Wrong Thread....
^Very cool armor, although I think you meant that for the screenshot thread unless your character is for sale as a hireling. ;D
Quote from: TheCommandTent on April 20, 2013, 07:40:21 AM
^Very cool armor, although I think you meant that for the screenshot thread unless your character is for sale as a hireling. ;D
Thanks. Well if anyone wanted to buy my save game I'd be happy to sell it ;D
Dishonored on sale for ~20.00 @ Gamestop online right now.
Indie Gala has a new bundle
Pay $0.01 for
Rebuild for Android
Pay at least $1 for Steam or Desura keys
Kill Fun Yeah - Desura
Shadowgrounds - Steam
Zombie Driver HD - Steam
Another Desura title that unlocks next week.
Pay more than the average for
Gimbal - Desura
Shank 2 - Steam
Mass Effect 2 - Origin
Zombie Driver HD DLC + Soundtrack
Another Steam title that unlocks next week
http://www.indiegala.com/
Ah, Mass Effect 2, that jewel in the indie developers' crown!
Silent Hunter 3, 4, 5. All Cheap!
http://getgamesgo.com/category/silent-hunter-sale?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Silent+Hunter++Headup&utm_content=Silent+Hunter++Headup+CID_332bda389ecee85499de4db5cba19488&utm_source=cm&utm_term=Click%20here%20for%20up%20to%2075%20off%20Silent%20Hunter%20Games
Achtung Panzer: Operation Star is on at Indiegamestand.com for as little as $1 (but they'd like $10).
https://indiegamestand.com/ (https://indiegamestand.com/)
Spring sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/springsale) at Gamersgate...Week 1 of 2
Daily and weekly deals...
Deals today:
Nazi Zombie Army...$7.50
EuroTruck Sim 2...$14.98
Endless Space (Emperor)...$17.48
Bastion...$3.75
Gamersgate also has Avernum: Escape from the pit and Avadon for ~$5 apiece. I grabbed them along with Jagged Alliance: Back In Action ($13.50) on the cheap.
The next DLC for APOS is available for pre-order at Gamersgate with a 35% discount: http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSGTSP/graviteam-tactics-shield-of-the-prophet (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSGTSP/graviteam-tactics-shield-of-the-prophet)
Quote from: WallysWorld on April 25, 2013, 10:52:29 AM
The next DLC for APOS is available for pre-order at Gamersgate with a 35% discount: http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSGTSP/graviteam-tactics-shield-of-the-prophet (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSGTSP/graviteam-tactics-shield-of-the-prophet)
Awesome...those guys at graviteam are really busy beavers.
Stardock titles are on sale over at GamersGate, including Sins of a Solar Empire, Demigod, Fallen Enchantress, and of course Galactic Civilizations (1 & 2).
http://www.gamersgate.com/publisher/4630/stardock-entertainment?aff=ggnews
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-UNITYPACK/unity-of-command-pack-bundle
GetLoadedGo / GetGamesGo (http://www.getloadedgo.com/) is having a 48-hour sale. Pick two of the following for $24. All Steam codes except where noted.
- Carrier Command: Gaea Mission (non-Steam)
- Civilization V Gold Edition
- DCS: P51 Mustang (non-Steam)
- F1 2012
- Hitman Absolution Professional Edition
- LEGO The Lord Of The Rings
- Serious Sam 3 + First & Second Encounter HD
- Sleeping Dogs
- Sniper Elite V2: HCE
- Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed
Quote from: Zulu1966 on April 26, 2013, 04:01:11 AM
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-UNITYPACK/unity-of-command-pack-bundle
Thanks, grabbed the expansion with Blue Coins.. Gamers Gate is the best!
Take On Helicopters Bundle (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-TOHB/take-on-helicopters-bundle-bundle) for $6.23 Daily Deal at Gamersgate
More Gamergate deals today/this week:
Kingdoms of Amalur with (I suppose) all current DLC (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-KOARC/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-collection-bundle), only US$9, actually one dollar less than the discounted price of the latest DLC pack! Insane!
The first two Dead Space games (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DSC/dead-space-collection-bundle), only $12 collected together, still listing for $20 separately.
All the recent Batman games (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-BATMANCC/batman-complete-collection-bundle) (Lego & Arkham) plus DLC presumably (as the Arkham games are GOTY editions), $27 total. Or you can pick up spares at 50% to 70% off. $20 for both Arkham GOTY editions total; anyone with any interest in Batman at all has probably already played the games, but if you've been holding back, there isn't much reason to hold back much longer. (Unless you want to save another ten bucks later this year with the expected sales after Arkham:Origins releases.)
The D&D Master Collection is still up (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DBAMC/dungeons-and-dragons-anthology-the-master-collection) for $6.00. All the Balder's Gates, both Icewind Dale, Temple of Elemental Evil, and Planesecape: basically all Bioware's D&D revival games (ToEE transitions toward the next stage, the Neverwinter Night engine, but turn-based more like the old Gold Box SSI games). I'm iffy about this myself since the Enhanced BG (with its expansion) has been released and is occasionally on sale, presumably to lead to Enhanced BG2 later (and the Dales). But I've also heard that the Enhanced BG has enough of its own problems that the games are basically on par with each other, so...
Incidentally, all the Neverwinter Night games and official expansions are also still on sale at $6.00 total. (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-NWN2C/neverwinter-nights-2-complete-bundle)
Just Cause Collection (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-JCC/just-cause-collection-bundle), $10. Although really, the only part of the collection strictly necessary is JC2, at $7.48 separately. Very probably the best $7.48 you will have ever spent on a 3PS; utterly enormous gameworld, literally 20 miles by 20 miles square, crammed with terrain and things to do. Crazy things to do. Insane things to do. Batman with guns, for all practical purposes. The notoriously finicky game journalist Yahtzee Crenshaw (Zero Punctuation) picked this as game of the year for good reason (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1632-Just-Cause-2). The same year as Red Dead Redemption (plus zombies), btw!
Satan breaks out the sleigh: MATRIX ANNOUNCES NEW WEEKLY SALE PLAN UP TO 60% OFF!!!
Up first this week, John Tiller's Civil War Battleground collection (http://matrixgames.com/products/319/details/John.Tiller%27s.Battleground.Civil.War) (all his Civil War games from that series), and Forge of Freedom (http://matrixgames.com/products/333/details/Forge.of.Freedom:.The.American.Civil.War.1861-1865), the kind-of-genius grand strategy Civil War game with an equally kind-of-genius random-terrain tactical battle system. (Made by the designers of the Napoleonic Crown of Glory game system.)
Download $20, box version (and download) $30, either title. FoF, despite its rather ugly strategy map and its hateful user interface (mostly strategic map), was and is well worth Matrix's full price: there literally isn't another game like it (except for CoG). Ageod's American Civil War is infinitely cleaner but doesn't do as much. I greatly recommend FoF for $20 if anyone has an interest in the genre but doesn't feel like they can drop the normal coin.
ULTIMA1-9... WING COMMANDER 1- 4 and Privateer
ALPHA CENTAURI, SIM CITY 2000, POPULOUS, etc all $2.39 a pop at GOG.
http://www.gog.com/promo/ea_weekend_promo_030513?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=ea_weekend_promo_030513
GG has Far Cry 3 for $29.99.......
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FC3/far-cry-3
I have not picked it up yet, but I know many recommend it.
TC: Ghost Recon Future Solider Deluxe is $13 among others..
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=futuresoldierspecial
PE
Gamefly has a Firaxis Pack (CivV+XCOM) (http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Firaxis-Pack/5005825/#.UYPsoLWTgm0) for $20 - 20% Coupon Code "GFDMAY20" = $16. Steam codes...
Borderlands 2 for only $9.99...can't beat that if you like that type of game.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-BL2/borderlands-2
http://www.gamefly.co.uk/Download-Firaxis-Pack/5005830/
Civ 5 and new Xcom bundle for £14
no USA
Although the above bundle is better if you don't own both of those games, if your looking for just xcom, GG has today for only $9.99.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XCOMEU/xcom-enemy-unknown
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 05, 2013, 06:16:12 AM
Although the above bundle is better if you don't own both of those games, if your looking for just xcom, GG has today for only $9.99.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XCOMEU/xcom-enemy-unknown
Its showing $15 for me???
Quote from: steve58 on May 05, 2013, 08:43:18 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 05, 2013, 06:16:12 AM
Although the above bundle is better if you don't own both of those games, if your looking for just xcom, GG has today for only $9.99.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XCOMEU/xcom-enemy-unknown
Its showing $15 for me???
That is funny...it was absolutely $9.99 earlier today, wonder if they made another early mistake:) Was even reported on other sites. That stinks if they did do that.
Dragon Age Complete Pack (DA1 + DLC and DA2) is 9.99 at GG.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DACP/dragon-age-complete-pack-pc-bundle (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DACP/dragon-age-complete-pack-pc-bundle)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 05, 2013, 08:50:29 AM
Quote from: steve58 on May 05, 2013, 08:43:18 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 05, 2013, 06:16:12 AM
Although the above bundle is better if you don't own both of those games, if your looking for just xcom, GG has today for only $9.99.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XCOMEU/xcom-enemy-unknown
Its showing $15 for me???
That is funny...it was absolutely $9.99 earlier today, wonder if they made another early mistake:) Was even reported on other sites. That stinks if they did do that.
Thats what they get for letting the interns run the show on the weekends :P
For the next ~11 hrs, GG has Silent Hunter Complete (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-SHC/silent-hunter-complete-bundle) for $9.99.
Caveat: since SH I+II are missing I'd call it semi-complete, but theres still a lot of gaming for $10...
THIS BUNDLE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS
Silent Hunter III
Silent Hunter 4 Wolves of the Pacific
Silent Hunter 4 Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions
Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic Gold Edition
Just how stable and unbuggy are the Silent Hunter games nowadays?
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 05, 2013, 06:42:34 PM
Just how stable and unbuggy are the Silent Hunter games nowadays?
As good as they'll ever get.
SH5 still has at least one or two issues but the only one of concern has a workaround fix. That would be the torpedo speed throwing off the firing solution accuracy if you've raised the torpedo buff skill on your weaps officer. I believe the fix just nullifies any speed adjustment, but keeps the rest. It's one of the linked mods in the Beginner's Modding thread at subsim.
SH4 runs well for the most part, especially with the U-boat add-on (which included the final update). As with SH3, you can still run into problems loading up a game that was saved while you were submerged. Bugged and/or dead boat serious problems, sometimes. That's the only biggie I recall off-hand.
SH3 also has a couple other annoying issues. My big complaint, other than the submerged saves bug, was that once you hit a storm at sea - it would last months. That drove me so nuts, I'd end up rage-quitting after a short time. Every patrol became a raging high-seas storm the whole time. I've heard that there's an extra add-on program that can be manipulated to give you a workaround of some kind, but it sounded like too much tinkering so I never bothered (especially after SH4 came out). Another small bug was that your NCOs in the electric engine room wouldn't automatically switch over to the diesel room when you surface (as they should). So your engine room would be undermanned unless you remember to go in and drag them over manually. IIRC, this could happen with some of your watch or gun crew when you order a dive, too.
I think SH4 is probably in the best all-around shape comparing vanilla versions. I highly recommend using mods with them all, though, especially 3 & 5. I've enjoyed 5 despite the annoying Ubi bullshit. Even though they don't require you to be constantly online anymore, you still have to run their craptastical DRM program every time you run the game, and you need to specifically turn the option off. SH4 had it's Fade-style DRM removed in one of the earlier updates because it was giving false positives and messing up legitimate owners' games. Some publishers never learn, huh? ???
Quote from: Nefaro on May 05, 2013, 09:12:19 PM
Another small bug was that your NCOs in the electric engine room wouldn't automatically switch over to the diesel room when you surface (as they should). So your engine room would be undermanned unless you remember to go in and drag them over manually. IIRC, this could happen with some of your watch or gun crew when you order a dive, too.
Eurgh! I can't stand that crew management crap even when it works. What a half-arsed pile of bollocks getting in the way of a good game.
Matrixgames Weekly Deal #2:
Quote
From 6th to 12th of May, Steel Panthers - Generals Edition will be sold at $29.99/$39.99 (Digital/Boxed version) and Uncommon Valor will be sold at $19,99/$29,99 (Digital/Boxed version), which is a discount of up to 57 %!
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1068/The.Deal.of.the.Week,.part.two!
Quote from: steve58 on May 06, 2013, 09:52:37 AM
Matrixgames Weekly Deal #2:
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From 6th to 12th of May, Steel Panthers - Generals Edition will be sold at $29.99/$39.99 (Digital/Boxed version) and Uncommon Valor will be sold at $19,99/$29,99 (Digital/Boxed version), which is a discount of up to 57 %!
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1068/The.Deal.of.the.Week,.part.two!
yeah but steel panthers doesn't work on windows 7 + apparently
^There seems to be a tweak/fix that works for many: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/fb.asp?m=2452605
Note that the Version of Steel Panthers in the Matrix 'Generals' set is different that the one that Camo Worksop maintains at Shrapnel Games.
Uncommon Valor: good choice, that opens the door to War in the Pacific (regular or extra crispy version). :)
I wonder how many people picked up one of last week's Civil War games? Each deserve a home, but FoF especially.
In other news, Just Cause 2 is still 75% off at Steam for the next 17 hours. Ridiculously good sandbox 3PS value there!
Gamersgate will be running a Simulation Sale this week (they call it midweek even though midweek hasn't started yet); a bunch of those weird foreign "simulator" games are part of the sale (not including the woodcutter sim I want though!), as well as a lot of the Tropico games (held over from the Spring sale). Rollercoaster Tycoon Gold (the first game + expansions) is up for a buck and change (I got that); as well as Microprose's B17 Mighty Eighth game (annoyingly buggy when I bought it at original release, but at this price I can hope for unofficial mod patching). Battlestations Pacific, the (reportedly improved) sequel to Battlestations Midway is part of the sale but not the Midway game. (The game selection for this sale is rather odd. (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=simulatormidweek) ;) ) The new Bridge construction sim/game is on sale, too; I already picked it up during GG's Spring Sale though.
Speaking of sims on sale at gamersgate...
I saw Steel Armor: Blaze Of War going for $8 on this sale. It's basically Achtung Panzer: Op Star based in a few cold war era conflicts and it includes another tank sim layer so you can get your M-60 & T-62 sim on if you want. The interface is similarly odd as AP:OS, of course.
Amazon is selling a Codemaster Action Pack for $12.49 U.S. (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLEIDQG/ref=hy-deals-pcgd-1?pf_rd_p=1547766082&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=2445220011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=58913EA2F75641B5BEF1) It provides Steam Online Game Codes for Clive Barkers Jericho, Damnation, Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins, Overlord 2, Overlord: Raising Hell, Overlord, and Rise of the Argonauts.
Does anyone know how to use this forum's Amazon PC Games Link--> http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&bbn=11846801&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&qid=1342981750&rh=n%3A468642%2Cn%3A!11846801%2Cn%3A229575&rnid=11846801&tag=grogheads-20 <--with this offer?
I could be wrong but I think there has to be a specific link to the item in question for GH to get credit. LB will know more since he is the GH-Amazon Linkmeister. :D
I think that is correct. If you use GH as a portal to Amazon, that should be all that is necessary.
Newegg is selling Mass Effect 3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832130281) for $10 AND offering a $10 rebate making the game FREE! There is also free shipping to addresses within the U.S.
Edit: Venetica (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832198092) and Rollercoaster Tycoon 3: Gold Compilation Pack (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832198100) are also offered for the same price and rebate--both are FREE!
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(My cousins were easily amused once upon a time. ;) )
You're quite odd aren't you, Jason?
I seriously thought about formatting all that in a progressing fashion to simulate the effect better. :)
Bethesda Weekend Sale at GG....
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?q=bethesdaweekend&prio=relevance
PE
Relevance = dang. :D
Steam has Fallen Enchantress (http://store.steampowered.com/app/216390/) for $10.19 for the ~23 hours
...and the Map Pack DLC (http://store.steampowered.com/app/225700/) for $1.69
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2013, 10:40:33 AM
Bethesda Weekend Sale at GG....
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?q=bethesdaweekend&prio=relevance
PE
Must've started early. They're so swamped, I can't even get GG to load.
GG has been running like molasses since at least last night. It took me over 24 hours to download an 802 mb file.
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2013, 10:40:33 AM
Bethesda Weekend Sale at GG....
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?q=bethesdaweekend&prio=relevance
PE
I'm digging your avatar, Panzer 8) I used to play a lot of Skyrim until I took an arrow to the knee.......
Yep, saw the slowdown, too. Also, due to high demand, Skyrim unlock codes won't be available for a while.
Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on how you look at it), the Elder Scroll games are all actually Steam products, so you don't have to download from crushed GG servers in any way, just give Steam the unlock code.
Unfortunately (depending on how etc.), none of the Skyrim DLC is on sale.
Not a sale, but the DLC "The Old Gods" for CKII is now available for pre-order: http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-CK2OG/crusader-kings-ii-the-old-gods (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-CK2OG/crusader-kings-ii-the-old-gods)
Steam has XCOM on the daily deal $13.59
http://store.steampowered.com/app/200510/
Quote from: Steelgrave on May 09, 2013, 03:38:57 PM
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2013, 10:40:33 AM
Bethesda Weekend Sale at GG....
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?q=bethesdaweekend&prio=relevance
PE
I'm digging your avatar, Panzer 8) I used to play a lot of Skyrim until I took an arrow to the knee.......
Thanks. Lol.... Yea I was an adventurer too.... gotta love the Arrow to the Knee quote in the game, makes me laugh every time I hear it. Fus Ro Dah on!
PE
On Gamersgate today, Primal Carnage and its skin pack (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=primalmidweek) can be bought at 66% and 70% off respectively. (Note that they're selling access to a Steam game, though.)
I have never once had the slightest desire to play an mp-only shooter, but I picked this one up anyway. It's cheap enough I'm even going to pick up a second copy in case I can convince my brother to try playing (so he can blow the minds of his daughters. ;D 8) )
And everything related to Dragon Age can be picked up at 75%. Everything DA together is only $10; individual portions much less of course.
The Orcs Must Die collection is heavily on sale all midweek at GG, too.
Big sale going on at Green Man Gaming now too.
GOG has the 1995 release RPG "Anvil of Dawn" for $5.99. I wouldn't recommend it by today's standards but it does bring back some fond memories....got it when it was a new release, it was the first RPG I played fully from beginning to end.
Amazon has many games on sale this month, starts tomorrow
http://slickdeals.net/f/6030630-Upcoming-Amazon-PC-DD-Deal-Mayhem-sale-starts-5-16?
Quote from: eyebiter on May 15, 2013, 03:04:55 PM
Amazon has many games on sale this month, starts tomorrow
http://slickdeals.net/f/6030630-Upcoming-Amazon-PC-DD-Deal-Mayhem-sale-starts-5-16?
:o
That's a Yurtload of games!
Man, the devs for Aliens: Colonial Marines have an aggressive sense of humor. "Bug Hunt" as DLC. Really? You're just going to defy the jokes and go with that as the title??
Meanwhile... yeah, Amazon's idea of a "sale". I love Dawn of War 1 as much as anyone, but $15 for the Platinum version?!--that's supposed to be a sale nowadays?!
And I can have DoWGold for $15, too?! And Dark Crusade separately for $15! And DoW vanilla for $15! That's.... that's... that's indescribable!! I must let a smiley speak for my emotions upon hearing this offer!
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Meanwhile at Gamersgate, http://all the older King's Bounty games (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-KBP/kings-bounty-platinum-bundle) (not including the new Norse edition) are 75% off today. That's an insane amount of gaming for less than $9 total.
(All the Sims games and expansions are $5 each today, too, if anyone cares about that, though I don't.)
In fact, just ignore Amazon, check out GG's list today. http://www.gamersgate.com/offers
GoG has some UbiSoft titles on sale (http://www.gog.com/promo/ubisoft_weekend_promo_170513) this weekend for 50% off. Includes Imperialism and Imperialism II for $2.99 each. Also Battle Isle Platinum for $4.99
Quote from: steve58 on May 17, 2013, 06:59:11 AM
GoG has some UbiSoft titles on sale (http://www.gog.com/promo/ubisoft_weekend_promo_170513) this weekend for 50% off. Includes Imperialism and Imperialism II for $2.99 each. Also Battle Isle Platinum for $4.99
And
The Settlers II: 10th Anniversary (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/the_settlers_2_10th_anniversary) for $4.99, a remake of
The Settlers II, which I consider the best of
The Settlers series before Ubisoft bought out Blue Byte.
Good gaming from Amazon for > $5.00 ....
Unity of Command $4.99
Red Turn: The Road to Berlin $2.49
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat $2.00
Mark of the Ninja $3.75
Bio-Shock Dual Pack $4.99
PE
March of the Eagles for $10 today...Steam Daily Deal (http://store.steampowered.com/app/227760/)
Hmm very interested in March of the Eagles...
It's pretty meh...Paradox took an era with so much potential and short changed it IMHO.
GG has...
Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights Complete for $10
- Neverwinter Nights + 3 Expansion Packs
- Neverwinter Nights 2 + 3 Expansions Packs
or
Neverwinter Nights Diamond $2.99
Neverwinter Nights 2 Complete $5.99
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=neverwintermidweek
PE
Quote from: Bison on May 20, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
It's pretty meh...Paradox took an era with so much potential and short changed it IMHO.
I agree, so much was left on the table.
PE
Well there's ten dollars saved...perhaps I'll spend it on Castle Vox instead.
Quote from: Bison on May 20, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
It's pretty meh...Paradox took an era with so much potential and short changed it IMHO.
Paradox is only the publisher, not the developer this time.
Quote from: Tpek on May 20, 2013, 01:28:20 PM
Quote from: Bison on May 20, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
It's pretty meh...Paradox took an era with so much potential and short changed it IMHO.
Paradox is only the publisher, not the developer this time.
I thought the military side of things in MotE was a good leap compared to others. IMO, Paradox
needs more AGEOD style in their games. The military/warfare side of the Pdox line has always sucked. This was an improvement in that department (and pretty light on everything else).
Quote from: Nefaro on May 20, 2013, 02:31:18 PM
Quote from: Tpek on May 20, 2013, 01:28:20 PM
Quote from: Bison on May 20, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
It's pretty meh...Paradox took an era with so much potential and short changed it IMHO.
Paradox is only the publisher, not the developer this time.
(and pretty light on everything else).
...and therein lies the problem. Its unfortunate that the balance of a good system was lost, even in the face of improvements in the combat mechanics. Whats the point of taking a step forward, if you're going to take two steps back in every other regard?
Quote from: Tpek on May 20, 2013, 01:28:20 PM
Quote from: Bison on May 20, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
It's pretty meh...Paradox took an era with so much potential and short changed it IMHO.
Paradox is only the publisher, not the developer this time.
No Ageod was the developer until they parted ways. Paradox took over development early in the process.
Quote from: Bison on May 20, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
It's pretty meh...Paradox took an era with so much potential and short changed it IMHO.
I almost bought it myself today, until I remembered hearing that. Still wanted to check in here to see if anyone said differently. :)
In regard to Settlers 2 10th anniversary: SOLD! -- and there is an absolute ton of good gaming in that Ubisoft sale btw. (I picked up Battle Isle Platinum, too -- the Andosia War BI4 was far too annoying for me to play beyond the first mission of, but now I have all my original BI trilogy back, and their crazy WW1 game, too!)
I already picked up NWNComplete at GG during their Spring Sale a while back, but again that's an absolutely insane amount of gaming for $10.
Gamersgate Daily Deal: Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic Gold Edition for $2.49 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SH5BACE/silent-hunter-5-battle-of-the-atlantic-gold-edition)
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is on sale at Steam for another 33 hours.
66% Off. $13.59
http://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/
Quote from: Nefaro on May 22, 2013, 08:29:00 AM
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is on sale at Steam for another 33 hours.
66% Off. $13.59
http://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/
Did this get the GH stamp of approval?
Just how stable and unbuggy are the Silent Hunter games nowadANGIT THE MATRIX HAS WARPED US AROUND TOPICALLY AGAIN!!!
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Quote from: undercovergeek on May 22, 2013, 11:30:00 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on May 22, 2013, 08:29:00 AM
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is on sale at Steam for another 33 hours.
66% Off. $13.59
http://store.steampowered.com/app/204880/
Did this get the GH stamp of approval?
Dunno.. some people love it.
I have owned the Trinity version since last year but haven't played a ton of it. I plan to, so figured it may as well be with the latest version that has extra factions (?) and improved gfx.
From what I've seen of Sins, it's primarily an RTS but it
does have some 4X stuff in it.
is it stand alone?
Yes it is.
part of Amazon's May sale.
Firaxis pack... Civ 4 complete, Civ 5 gold, Xcom enemy unknown......$ 19.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CPBZDPE/ref=s9_al_ft_g367_ir02?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=0SZEYPAHJYDBM335BV31&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=1557612922&pf_rd_i=1000716161
Quote from: Nefaro on May 22, 2013, 02:44:32 PM
From what I've seen of Sins, it's primarily an RTS but it does have some 4X stuff in it.
Yes, it is a 4X, it just happens to be real time. I can't speak for Rebellion since I don't have it, but Sins is one of the best games I've ever played, and it's the one I always come back to when I can't decide what to play. It's a stunning game; immensely replayable and ridiculously good fun.
Shrapnel is having a sale until June 2nd. Here's the full text of the press release:
QuoteAll Military Consims Discounted thru June 2nd!
Wilmington, NC, 23 May 2013
In recognition of our solemn day of remembrance to fallen soldiers, Memorial Day, Shrapnel Games is running a very special sale. From today thru June 2nd, all wargame offerings from Shrapnel Games are being discounted.
All wargaming titles are on sale! These include:
Air Assault Task Force for $33.95. ProSIM's newest simulation engine, Air Assault Task Force is the most user-friendly ProSIM title yet. A revamped GUI will have commanders battling the Vietcong, warlords, and the Taliban in no time at all. Enjoy the survey style game, as Air Assault Task Force highlights important airmobile operations from the early days to the War on Terror. And as always with ProSIM, you're not just getting a game, you're getting the best damn commercial simulation on modern land warfare available that is in use by militaries and contractors around the world.
ATF: Armored Task Force for $25.45. An earlier ProSIM title, this is a perfect simulation for fans of the heavy metal thunder that only armor brings. Bring on the lovely tank on tank action across the world, using real-time gameplay and high fidelity maps.
Battle Group Commander: Episode One for $12.70. Another fantastic ProSIM title featuring a British Battle Group facing off against Soviets. Episode One is a mini-game from ProSIM, focusing on four scenarios that boast a high level of replayability. While it may be a mini-game you can count on all the bells and whistles beneath the hood that ProSIM is known for.
BCT: Commander for $16.95. Another early ProSIM title, this is a real time strategy game that examines the complexities of fighting on the modern battlefield. Still a best seller!
The Falklands War: 1982 for $33.95. A conflict that has seen little action on the PC, The Falklands War: 1982 is a fascinating simulation from ProSIM. As ATF: Armored Task Force is to armor, The Falklands War is to infantry. Detailed modeling down to bayonet charges. The historical campaign is available to play, along with hypothetical variants. Simply the best game on the conflict on your computer!
Raging Tiger: The Second Korean War for $33.95. From ProSIM comes this hypothetical look at another war on the Korean peninsula. An open campaign system allows players to jump to any battle they wish. Plenty of chrome inherent to the theater is present, from refugees to the DPRK's use of "special" forces. A variety of battle situations, in a fluid battlespace, will keep you glued to your computer.
Salvo! for $33.95. Relive the golden days of the Age of Fighting Sail on your desktop. Salvo! is a turn based strategy game covering an encyclopedic range of naval warfare from the 17th until 19th centuries. Take charge of vessels from England, France, the United States, Spain, and more as you battle in a full 3D world with visuals inspired from the naval art of the era. Thanks to an easy to use action system, commanding twenty vessels is as easy as commanding two. Scenarios, campaigns, and full editing capabilities allows for endless replayability.
The Star and the Crescent for $32.95. ProSIM takes on the Middle East! Another favorite of treadheads, The Star and the Crescent deals with the Arab-Israeli Wars and includes pre-Yom Kippur battles, the Yom Kippur War (the central focus of the game), and contemporary fictional conflicts. Enjoy large scale tank battles with highly detailed close air support mechanics and a full range of air defense. Scenarios take place on Soviet-era maps, available as enhanced color versions or the actual military map.
War Plan Pacific for $33.95. Who says you can't do grand strategy in an evening? War Plan Pacific is the revolutionary wargame covering the entire war in the Pacific from US entry until the atomic bomb, playable in a single session. A very board game feel will make old wargamers feel right at home, while introducing new players to the joys of conflict simuations. Easy to grasp beer and pretzels mechanics coupled with deep, historical strategy, playable single or multiplayer.
winSPWW2 and winSPMBT Main Battle Tank Enhanced Editions, each only $34.95. The very best in tactical combined arms warfare. Based on the classic Steel Panthers engine, winSPWW2 and winSPMBT together provide gamers with almost a century of turn based land warfare. Featuring literally hundreds of scenarios, not to mention the campaigns and the ability to generate quick battles, both games offer a lifetime of gameplay separately. Own both and you better hope for immortality to experience all they have to offer. Periodic updates continue to add new content to both games.
World Supremacy for $25.45. The latest game to join the Shrapnel Games lineup, World Supremacy is from Malfador Machinations of Space Empires fame. One to eight players build armies, research technology, and conquer the world in a modern day setting. Using simplified mechanics, World Supremacy feels a lot like a cross between Axis & Allies and Attack!. True to Malfador's game design philosophy World Supremacy fully supports modding.
Remember, the sale lasts thru June 2nd. These are great prices, and with a long holiday weekend upon us there's no better time to get your game on! Visit the Gamers Front here for these special offers.
Are you an active duty member of the US military or retired? Do you want to save 10% on all your Shrapnel Games purchases? Then take advantage of our Shrapnel's Savings for Scholars & Soldiers discount program by enrolling today. For all the details please visit the program's page here.
For information on any of the games mentioned above, or to check out our complete line of award-winning titles, please visit us at www.shrapnelgames.com. Latest releases include the addictive puzzle-strategy game, Bronze, and Total Eclipse.
GamersGate has a whole slew of space strategy games on sale: Galactic Civilizations 2, Sins of a Solar Empire, Endless Space, AI War, and more. Go check it out!
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=spaceweekend&aff=ggnews
TBH, my 4X space money is going toward DW:Shadows (or whatever it's called). No offense to the others, but the best must come first. :)
GetLoadedGo 72 Hour Sale (http://getloadedgo.com/)
Choose any 2 of the following Games for Only $10. All are Steam codes...
- Aliens vs. Predator
- Binary Domain
- Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition
- Dungeon Siege III
- F.E.A.R
- Hotline Miami
- Just Cause 2
- Medieval II: Total War Collection
- Operation Flashpoint: Red River
- Puddle
- Red Orchestra 2 GOTY Edition
- Stealth Bastard Deluxe
- The Cave
- Worms Ultimate Mayhem
HUGE EA games iOS sale for the weekend
http://9to5toys.com/2013/05/23/ea-games-memorial-day-ios-app-sale-over-55-games-for-free-or-99/
Crusader Kings II Collection
(includes all current DLC & Expansions!)
$19.99
75% off
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-CK2C/crusader-kings-ii-collection-bundle
Iron Front $6.79 at Steam
thinking of picking it up, however anyone interested in MP.....
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 27, 2013, 01:20:07 PM
Iron Front $6.79 at Steam
thinking of picking it up, however anyone interested in MP.....
PE
SDR plays with a bunch of guys from simhq just about every weekend I think...he's described some intense games.
Yes. We have a regular saturday session at SimHQ. We start at 1PM PST and usually play for 1.5-3 hours. We do a mix of co-op and PvP (emphasis on co-op). There's another group of mostly Russians that do a big hardcore PvP session on Sundays. You can find a link to their server in the SimHQ Iron Front forums.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on May 27, 2013, 03:20:50 PM
Yes. We have a regular saturday session at SimHQ. We start at 1PM PST and usually play for 1.5-3 hours. We do a mix of co-op and PvP (emphasis on co-op). There's another group of mostly Russians that do a big hardcore PvP session on Sundays. You can find a link to their server in the SimHQ Iron Front forums.
Picked it up and the DLC on Amazon for $2.... looking forward to playing! Wished we had a group from here to play as well, like playing with guys I know on the forum.
PE
The latest Humble Indie Bundle (http://www.humblebundle.com) is awesome! Check it out:
Little Inferno
Awesomenauts
Capsized
Thomas Was Alone
Dear Esther
Beat the average and also get:
Hotline Miami
Proteus
No fewer than four of those games were already on my wish list, so this is going to be a no-brainer. 8)
Windows, Mac, Linux
Dear Esther is quite a trip. I recommend thinking of it as an interactive short ghost story (possibly without the ghost, ymmv) rather than a traditional game. It's almost like being in the middle of one of the more introspective episodes of the Twilight Zone or Night Gallery.
Crusader Kings 2 is on sale at Steam (again) for $9.99 for vanilla CK2 and 19.99 for the CK2 Collection that includes all the current DLC except the old gods.
The DLC pack which again includes everything but the old gods is on sale for $12.49
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/)
So far I've tried three games from the Humble Indie Bundle, and none of them work properly (or at all) in Linux. Dear Esther doesn't even have a Linux version yet; we're asked to play it via WINE until it's ready.
I am not happy.
Gamersgate has Achtung Panzer: Operation Star and all DLC on sale for 50% from May 29th to May 31st.
(For some reason they aren't showing up on the Offers page)
Period from May,29 to May,31 2013
Achtung Panzer:Operation Star
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOS/achtung-panzer-operation-star (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOS/achtung-panzer-operation-star)
Sokolovo 1943
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSS1943/achtung-panzer-operation-star-sokolovo-1943 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSS1943/achtung-panzer-operation-star-sokolovo-1943)
Volokonovka 1942
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSV1942/achtung-panzer-operation-star-volokonovka-1942-summer (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSV1942/achtung-panzer-operation-star-volokonovka-1942-summer)
Krasnaya Polayana
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSKP/achtung-panzer-operation-star-krasnaya-polyana (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSKP/achtung-panzer-operation-star-krasnaya-polyana)
High Resolution Textures
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DLC-APOSGTHR...textures-pack-1 (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DLC-APOSGTHR...textures-pack-1)
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Hooper
http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-APOSGTOH/graviteam-tactics-operation-hooper (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-APOSGTOH/graviteam-tactics-operation-hooper)
Graviteam Tactics: Shield of the Prophet
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-APOSGTSP/graviteam-tactics-shield-of-the-prophet (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-APOSGTSP/graviteam-tactics-shield-of-the-prophet)
This may not be your cup of tea... but Alan Wake Franchise is 90% off at Steam... not sure I will pass that up.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/108710/?snr=1_4_4__40
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 30, 2013, 07:22:56 PM
This may not be your cup of tea... but Alan Wake Franchise is 90% off at Steam... not sure I will pass that up.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/108710/?snr=1_4_4__40
PE
download at 93% complete :D
I've heard the AW games are kind of broken, but still I bought.
Graviteam Tactics isn't actually Achtung Panzer, but still the same designers (just in a relatively modern setting) so yay. :)
The Graviteam page on Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.com/publisher/3561/graviteam) is currently (as of this post) showing a very weird mix of which games and expansions are on sale or not.
QuoteGraviteam Tactics isn't actually Achtung Panzer
Actually it is.
Achtung Panzer is the core game that the DLCs build off of.
Once you update and patch to the current versions the name on the start menu changes from Achtung Panzer Operation Star to Graviteam Tactics.
The difference is the new engine introduced a command and control bar.
The game is now known as Graviteam Tactics:Operation Star(GT:OS)
There are 2 more DLCs to be released for GT:OS(A modern Sino Soviet border clash and a WW2 tank pack) and then a new game will be introduced called Graviteam Tactics:Mius Front(GT:MF).
Graviteam Tactics:Mius Front(GT:MF) will introduce a new engine and be a separate game from GT:OS.
From what I understand GT:MF will be a new core game and will be about a Soviet assaualt across the Mius river in southern Russia in August 1943.A couple DLCs that are being planned for this new game are Nomanhan 1939-Mongolia Japan vs Russia and Sinyavino 1942 about a Soviet operation that took place near Leningrad in the Summer of 1942.There is also a rumor of another DLC for the Summer of 1943 taking place near Kharkov.
...a new GetLoadedGo 72 Hour deal: (http://www.getloadedgo.com/)
1) Buy the two following games for £20 / €25 / $30:
- Borderlands 2
- XCOM: Enemy Unknown
2) Or pick two games from the following list for only £6 / €8 / $10:
- BioShock
- BioShock 2
- Borderlands GOTY (Not Available In Germany)
- Civilization IV Complete Edition
- Civilization V
- Civilization V – Gods and Kings Expansion
- Duke Nukem Forever
- Mafia II
- Spec Ops: The Line
- The Darkness II
3) Or buy all the games listed above for $48.
All of the games use Steamworks.
Dolan,
Ah--thanks! That was a little confusing but also very squeeworthy. :)
This weeks' Humble Bundle weekly sale includes the Walking Dead
http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
This week, pay what you want for Telltale's hit games Back to the Future: The Game, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, Poker Night at the Inventory, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent, Puzzle Agent 2, and Hector: Badge of Carnage. If you pay more than the average, you'll also get The Walking Dead! (and steam keys)
moved it to a different thread.
Quote from: Rayfer on June 03, 2013, 07:21:56 AM
moved it to a different thread.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sang-Froid (Vol 1) is $7.50 today on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/?snr=1_4_4__43). Well worth the full $15 cost IMO, so I recommend it to anyone with even the slightest interest in fighting werewolves and/or 3rd-person action tower defense.
Meanwhile, Steam also has both Batman: Arkham games (with all the DLC) slashed to a ridiculously cheap $5 and $7.50 (for Asylum and City respectively). I literally cannot imagine a more efficiently entertaining use for the money if someone hasn't gotten those games yet. I rebought them just to have the extra graphical bling on my PC.
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 05, 2013, 02:12:19 PM
Sang-Froid (Vol 1) is $7.50 today on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/?snr=1_4_4__43). Well worth the full $15 cost IMO, so I recommend it to anyone with even the slightest interest in fighting werewolves and/or 3rd-person action tower defense.
Meanwhile, Steam also has both Batman: Arkham games (with all the DLC) slashed to a ridiculously cheap $5 and $7.50 (for Asylum and City respectively). I literally cannot imagine a more efficiently entertaining use for the money if someone hasn't gotten those games yet. I rebought them just to have the extra graphical bling on my PC.
I'm a big Batman fan, but securom and windows live drm on top of steam keep me from pulling the trigger.
The Batman games are fun. I never had an issue with the DRM to be honest.
Swedish dev weekend sale at Gamersgate!
What does this mean?
Dominions 3 on sale for $15!! - 50% Off.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
Conquest of Elysium 3 is $2.50.
Also looks like all the Shogun 2 titles are on sale there.
For instance, Fall of the Samurai is only $7.49.
Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades for $8.74. IIRC some of you wanted to check it out on the cheap.
Dominions 3 is an obvious buy, but don't overlook Conquest of Elysium 3 for $2.50; that's a ridiculous amount of gaming for sod all money!
Picked up RW2 already on the Gamergate spring sale I think.
I may snag Elysium though.
Meanwhile, Steam users can play the open beta of Company of Heroes 2 FOR FREE for the next couple of weeks to final release!
The idea being that they hook you on it first and then you can buy the game to keep playing. I'm not overly worried about that, as I can't say I ever felt all that hooked on CoH1. ;) But hey, free AAA title game for a few weeks, fine with me!
(I'm not sure how far they allow your campaign to run or whatever.)
If you haven't picked up
Civilization V yet, Greenmangaming has some great prices right now (all Steam codes):
Quote
GreenManGaming (http://www.greenmangaming.com/search/?q=Civilization+V) has a few great deals on PC Digital Download Games. Apply coupon code GMG20-JLKSA-7A8HA for additional savings.
Prices after code GMG20-JLKSA-7A8HA
Sid Meier's Civilization V $6
Civilization V: Gold Edition $10
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings $6
...DLC on sale too
Steam is also having a similar Civ V sale (http://store.steampowered.com/app/8930/?snr=1_7_15__13)...and a free Civ V weekend.
...and looks like the
Brave New World DLC is available for pre-order for ~$27 on GMG, Steam, Gamestop, etc...
Anyone try out the CoH2 beta?
Quote from: Huw the Poo on June 06, 2013, 01:15:47 PM
Dominions 3 is an obvious buy, but don't overlook Conquest of Elysium 3 for $2.50; that's a ridiculous amount of gaming for sod all money!
Damn you guys! >:(
Opinions wanted from the masses. I own Civ 4 complete[haven't sunk a lot of time into it even though i've had it for a few years] I see Civ 5 is on sale. I sunk a crap load of time into Civ2 and not quite as much into Civ 3 . I played deep into the games while playing 2 & 3 but never finished a game, the late mid-game onward just feel like it bogged down to me. hopefully people here with experience with both can't enlighten me on the differences in the games. I know there's hexes in 5 but not much else, i will be reading up on it before I decide to purchase or not and checking out some utube vids and AAR's but I wanted some opinions. Should i jump or stick with 4 and actually give it some time.just not sure i have the stamina or attention span anymore for these types of games.Thx for any and all opinions.
Quote from: Gusington on June 06, 2013, 07:04:56 PM
Anyone try out the CoH2 beta?
Not yet. I'm going to be AFK most of the weekend until Sunday afternoon anyway, so unsure when (if ever) I'll get to it.
Still, I'm interested in impressions, too. :)
Quote from: Toonces on June 06, 2013, 09:50:15 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on June 06, 2013, 01:15:47 PM
Dominions 3 is an obvious buy, but don't overlook Conquest of Elysium 3 for $2.50; that's a ridiculous amount of gaming for sod all money!
Damn you guys! >:(
Dive in, Toonces! We'll start a game of Dom 3 in which we all pile on Jason! \o/
Budd - like you I had not played a Civ game since Civ II, and that was on a Playstation no less. I picked up Civ V and Gods amd Kings along with some DLCs and I enjoy it. The end game can get a little bogged down still, but there is still a lot of fun to be had and the game is very customizable nd moddable. Some.ideas in the Civ games I still don't like, such as the spearmen vs. tanks sort of thing...but once I got over that I really enjoyed Civ V. Guys with more Civ experience could give you more specific info, but to start with, Civ V is a giant historically flavored play set. What you do with it is up to you, but with mods and expansions you'll have a lot to choose from.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on June 07, 2013, 01:28:39 AM
Quote from: Toonces on June 06, 2013, 09:50:15 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on June 06, 2013, 01:15:47 PM
Dominions 3 is an obvious buy, but don't overlook Conquest of Elysium 3 for $2.50; that's a ridiculous amount of gaming for sod all money!
Damn you guys! >:(
Dive in, Toonces! We'll start a game of Dom 3 in which we all pile on Jason! \o/
I already called no alliances for the next game (whenever I get around to testing Groghawk). So the moment the dogpile starts, I boot you all and instantly win.
... ........ THIS IS THE GREATEST STRATEGY EVER!!! {scribbling anti-diplomacy secret diplomacy manipulations notes}
@ -budd- (shhhh not *budd*) :)
I've been playing civ ever since the civ 1 days on Nintendo Entertainment System. I own them all and I used to eat civ up with a voracious appetite. I'm kind of burnt out with the game and there are so many really awesome modern games out now that I doubt I'll ever go back to civ. Well that is not entirely true, MetalDog has been nice enough to setup a 5 human player game with Civ 4 that we play once a week online.
At any rate, if you loved Civ 2 and have some exposure to Civ 4 then I think you will enjoy Civ 5. Civ 5 has kind of sorta the same feeling as Civ 1 and 2 but looks and feels kind of sorta like Civ 4. However, in my opinion Civ 5 is the best in the series.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on June 06, 2013, 01:15:47 PM
Dominions 3 is an obvious buy, but don't overlook Conquest of Elysium 3 for $2.50; that's a ridiculous amount of gaming for sod all money!
I was all over that deal yesterday like a cheap suit! Can't wait to play it but it will have to wait as my backlog of games right now is huge.
Can you play PBEM games with CoE3? I would be willing to play with some of the guys here as both a learning tool and just to play another human being. 8)
Huw and I were talking about playing a MP game, but I'm not sure that it works the same as DOM3 pbem.
Sounds good. If this game is not as technically challenging to setup a PBEM game as Dom3 is count me in. If there's room of course.
Yeah Huw actually understands the system more than I do. I think it's cause he's Scottish or Welsh or Irish or something. :P
It's relatively easy to set up a Dom3 mp game through Llamaserver nowadays. But an internal engine for mp would certainly be much better.
I snapped up Civ3 and Civ4 complete today -- I've played Master of Magic, and some RTS games based on Civ (notably Rise of Nations Gold), and several MoM successors, but never Civ.
I figure I can get a lot of milage from those before the price drops on the new Civ5 expansion as part of an overall Civ5 set.
You wont' regret it Jason. Civ3 has a ton and I mean a ton of really good mods, maps, and scenarios as does Civ 4. Those mods alone caused me to waste almost the entire decade of the 1990's!
Bison I work with both Scotsmen and Irishmen as well as one Englishwoman and I must say they're all cool. Plus they know how to drink beer.
I know the game (CoE3) fairly well but I have yet to play multiplayer. Don't quote me but I believe it's network play. PBEM wouldn't really work since it's such a fast game (compared to Dom3 at least).
We really must get a game going at some point. Unlike in Dom3, I know how to play a necromancer in CoE3! 8)
Quote from: W8taminute on June 07, 2013, 02:36:36 PM
I was all over that deal yesterday like a cheap suit! Can't wait to play it but it will have to wait as my backlog of games right now is huge.
Can you play PBEM games with CoE3? I would be willing to play with some of the guys here as both a learning tool and just to play another human being. 8)
I believe CoE3 is direct IP (live) multiplayer. Not sure if it has PBEM, but if it does - it would take forever. There are a LOT of turns in most games, as you're mostly only moving a couple armies and every once in awhile recruiting or summoning reinforcements.
The multiplayer for COE3 seems to be well-received despite the luck of the random world possibly causing you to be unlucky at times.
Ah networked play. That's cool. Gives me another excuse for the warden to setup a game night out with the boys.
Quote from: W8taminute on June 07, 2013, 02:34:02 PM
@ -budd- (shhhh not *budd*) :)
I've been playing civ ever since the civ 1 days on Nintendo Entertainment System. I own them all and I used to eat civ up with a voracious appetite. I'm kind of burnt out with the game and there are so many really awesome modern games out now that I doubt I'll ever go back to civ. Well that is not entirely true, MetalDog has been nice enough to setup a 5 human player game with Civ 4 that we play once a week online.
At any rate, if you loved Civ 2 and have some exposure to Civ 4 then I think you will enjoy Civ 5. Civ 5 has kind of sorta the same feeling as Civ 1 and 2 but looks and feels kind of sorta like Civ 4. However, in my opinion Civ 5 is the best in the series.
Did they ever get around to patching the AI to be somewhat decent?
Quote from: KushanDid they ever get around to patching the AI to be somewhat decent?
It depends on which version. Civ3 started out with a mediocre AI until it was patched. Then the AI made fairly good use of arty and land warfare. It still never got amphibious assaults right nor the naval war in general. Some of the mods and scenario creators did a decent job though taking advantage of certain AI quirks to make the game challenging. El Justo's Age of Imperialism scenario comes to mind.
Civ4 definitely was a little bit better and I recommend using the Warlords and/or Beyond the Sword add on for a challenging AI.
Civ 5 is pretty good right out of the box but is really good with the Gods and Kings add on.
Civ 5 is my hands down favorite, and I've played them all. Adding hexes and ranged fire breathed new life into the franchise in a way that nothing else could have done. While still not a wargame per se, it's a helluva strategy game. And diplomacy has finally been fixed, so you're not piled on constantly no matter what you do. It's a must-have, imho.
Quote from: W8taminute on June 07, 2013, 10:00:05 PM
Quote from: KushanDid they ever get around to patching the AI to be somewhat decent?
Civ 5 is pretty good right out of the box but is really good with the Gods and Kings add on.
Civ 5 is the one I'm looking at. I already own vanilla Civ 5. Got it a few months after it came out and wasn't to impressed with it. But with Civ 5 Gold on sale I'm considering jumping back in if its been improved. IIRC when Gods and Kings came out people said the AI was better, but after its first attack wave it wasn't really able to follow up.
Civ V right out of the box was a bitter disappointment. It ran sloooowly, and no matter what you did, every other Civ hated you within a short time. There were other well-documented problems as well, but those two ruined the game for me. But every patch fixed something, and the Gods and Kings expansion elevated it to where it needed to be. The AI in attack mode IS much better than it was, but that being said, it's still not a strong point of the game if you are evenly matched. But the AI will occasionally pull a surprise and you can find yourself in hot water. If all else fails, adjusting the difficulty level can make quite a difference in the challenge level of the game.
Right now you can get Bioshock Infinite for $27.99.
It is on sale at Gamefly for $34.99 and during checkout enter the code GFDJUN20 which takes it to $27.99.
It activates on Steam so that is a plus and a minus for some.
Quote from: republic on June 08, 2013, 03:51:23 PM
Right now you can get Bioshock Infinite for $27.99.
It is on sale at Gamefly for $34.99 and during checkout enter the code GFDJUN20 which takes it to $27.99.
It activates on Steam so that is a plus and a minus for some.
It should be noted that this being Gamefly, the game is available through them for North Americans only.
Company of Heroes 2 is 45.00 with voucher code at Green Man Gaming.
Quote from: Gusington on June 08, 2013, 10:50:37 PM
Company of Heroes 2 is 45.00 with voucher code at Green Man Gaming.
...and the CivV: Brave New World DLC pre-order (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/sid-meiers-civilization-v-brave-new-world-na/) for $20 using code: GMG25-GDSAK-7FPWQ.
Code/discount good until June 14th at 11am ET...
GetGamesGo is having a 75% off Total War Collections sale (http://getgamesgo.com/category/total-war-collections-sale?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Total+War+Collections+Sale&utm_content=Total+War+Collections+Sale+CID_cce0dee22b63818bbb7cc49f9ef47657&utm_source=cm&utm_term=Click%20here%20for%2075%20off%20Total%20War%20Collections):
- Empire: Total War Collection $7.49
- Medieval II: Total War Collection $4.99
- Napoleon: Total War Collection $7.49
- Rome: Total War Collection $3.24
- Total War: Grand Master Collection $41.24
- Total War: Master Collection $22.49
- Total War: Shogun 2 Collection $12.49
- Total War: Shogun 2 Fall Of The Samurai Collection $9.99
...all Steam codes
Anyone here able to recommend The Witcher 1 and 2?
Witcher 1 yes. Witcher 2, not so much.
I did really like Witcher 2 TBH.
Also, the Modding SDK for it was recently released so you can expect some nice mods to come out.
Quote from: Tpek on June 15, 2013, 04:18:29 AM
I did really like Witcher 2 TBH.
Also, the Modding SDK for it was recently released so you can expect some nice mods to come out.
Can't believe I forgot about this one.....I picked Witcher 2 up in a sale when it was like $6 and never installed it. Going to have to do that some day.
Gog.com has a butt-ton of games on sale right now. I know most of you probably get the same newsletter I get but just in case...
I'm eyeballing Gothic 3 and Panzer Elite.
http://www.gog.com/promo/nordic_games_weekend_promo_140613
Quote from: Toonces on June 15, 2013, 11:28:29 PM
Gog.com has a butt-ton of games on sale right now. I know most of you probably get the same newsletter I get but just in case...
I'm eyeballing Gothic 3 and Panzer Elite.
http://www.gog.com/promo/nordic_games_weekend_promo_140613
PE, an oldie but goodie.....might have to splurge for that one too.
IIRC Panzer Elite SE allows you to crew Italian tanks in the NA theater. It's graphics are a bit dated but not as badly as those in Panzer Commander which was also a pretty good tank game for it's time.
Not a sale but explaining one: Witcher 3 (supposedly concluding a trilogy with the main hero of the first two games) won a godawful number of awards at E3 including Best of Show this past week.
Dominions 3 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening) is on sale at Gamersgate for $7.49 for the next ~18 hours...
For the next 48 hours, the original Torchlight is free on GOG.
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/torchlight?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=giveaway&utm_campaign=torchlight_free&pp=f53eac2e4221f1794509de8d786a143b5016901f (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/torchlight?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=giveaway&utm_campaign=torchlight_free&pp=f53eac2e4221f1794509de8d786a143b5016901f)
So it begins.... GOG summer sale.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg853%2F9114%2Fzapg.jpg&hash=cb73def611abb08af67a97cadade7a94190dac7c)
^ Oh boy. Here we go...
AI War collection on sale at Steam this week for $5.79; a good buy. (I thought Matrix was going to rescind all its distributed games though?? Better get it now while the getting is still good!) The new minor expansion Vengeance of the Machine is included, or available separately proportionately cheap.
Ditto the Alien Breed top-down twin-stick shooter game trilogy, $5.75 total.
AI War isn't published by Matrix.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on June 18, 2013, 02:57:45 PM
AI War isn't published by Matrix.
Just an extra retail vendor, I suppose..
Hell.. despite having all the previous AI War titles before this latest DLC, I grabbed the whole pack again at that price. 8)
Quote from: Kushan on June 18, 2013, 08:41:37 AM
For the next 48 hours, the original Torchlight is free on GOG.
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/torchlight?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=giveaway&utm_campaign=torchlight_free&pp=f53eac2e4221f1794509de8d786a143b5016901f (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/torchlight?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=giveaway&utm_campaign=torchlight_free&pp=f53eac2e4221f1794509de8d786a143b5016901f)
Got it, thanks for the heads up. :)
Mark of the Ninja is $3.75 on Steam as a mid-week sale. Go get it. Now.
http://www.indiegala.com/
Latest bundle has Sword of the Stars I &II...
Creatures the Albian Years (DRM Free)
Pirates Of The Black Cove (Steam)
Survivor Squad (Desura)
Vessel (Steam)
Sword Of The Stars: Complete Collection (Steam)
AquaNox (Steam)
Chester (Desura)
A New Beggining - Final Cut (Steam)
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes (Steam)
Star Ruler (Steam)
Sword of the Stars II Enhanced Edition (Steam)
Any opinions on Planesscape Torment?
Edit: I hate you GOG....So many games I want on sale
Star Ruler looks good. Anyone ever played it? Any good?
Quote from: Kushan on June 18, 2013, 07:52:42 PM
Any opinions on Planesscape Torment?
Edit: I hate you GOG....So many games I want on sale
Considered by many to be one of the great all-time rpg classics. But be prepared to read lots and lots and lots of dialogue.
Quote from: W8taminute on June 18, 2013, 08:49:39 PM
Star Ruler looks good. Anyone ever played it? Any good?
I recall some mention of it feeling unfinished or incomplete in some way.
With all the 4X space strategy games out there these days, I already own more than I have time to play so that didn't encourage me to try it.
Anomaly: Warzone Earth is $2.49 today at Gamersgate. (http://gamersgate.http.internapcdn.net/gamersgate/boximgs/122x177/DD-AWE.jpg) I've been playing this recently in what passes for my spare time, and it's a clever little anti-towerD game, where you run around the map as an armored scout shepherding your task force through the ruined roads of Baghdad and Tokyo fighting the towers of an alien invasion (and picking up the occasional Air Force drops). A more ambitious sequel was released a few months ago, and I picked that up on sale at the same time, but haven't played it yet.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-CRADA/chronicles-of-riddick-assault-on-dark-athena) game is mostly only worth it for the "Escape From Butcher Bay" game packed with it, but certainly worth the $3.74 they're asking. New Riddick film sounds like it's shaping up good, word from Diesel is there will be at least one more game on the way as well!
Fantasy Wars (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FW/fantasy-wars) was literally going to be a remake of Fantasy General before the devs lost the license, so they said screw it and wrote their own story. As a 3D port of the Panzer General mechanics to colorful high fantasy tropes (knights, elves, orcs, etc.), it works excellently. Technically the Elven Legacy sequel collection would be better but this is a good start into the story (such as it is). Panzer General with dragons? -- just under $4.00. (For some insane reason EL isn't available on GG or GoG, but you can pick the full EL collection up at Steam currently for $15. Well worth the full asking price, if fantasy-based Panzer General in 3D is of any interest to you, and twice as much content as FW.)
Personally I'm picking up Ascension to the Throne, which was sort of a test-bed either for the FW/EL or the King's Bounty remake series (or both), and Reign: Conflict of Nations which I've heard is essentially an updated version of Knights of Honor concentrated in Eastern Europe minus the wonky RTS portions of KoH.
Post impressions of Reign: Conflict of Nations!
Quote from: W8taminute on June 18, 2013, 08:49:39 PM
Star Ruler looks good. Anyone ever played it? Any good?
The ship construction is incredible - there's probably no other game with as open and complete ship construction. You can build anything from sub-meter sized robotic probes up to ringworlds, with an amazing array of weapons, armor, shields, drives, bridges, fighter bays, etc.
The game itself is totally sandbox. There's no back-story at all. Despite having cool ship building, ships tend to feel very anonymous and have zero personality. Your empire ends up feeling the same way. Diplomacy is very rudimentary - you're going to end up at war with everyone else simultaneously, so there's really no point.
The other issue with the game is pacing. Despite the sandbox nature of the game, the AI plays in such a way that there's really only a limited number of strategies you can use at the beginning of the game to rapidly expand and set yourself up or you'll quickly be swamped. In the end, every game feels the same and ends up being a colony rush.
There are some mods that try and even things out a bit and add even more to the ship building, but in the end the game just lacks soul and character. Its worth messing with just to be able to build some mega-scale ships and for some halfway decent eye-candy, and the feeling of scope if you can get it cheap, but it's no DW or Endless Space.
Quote from: Gusington on June 19, 2013, 07:29:00 PM
Post impressions of Reign: Conflict of Nations!
It's not-so-good.
The
DCS Summer Sale starts tomorrow, the 20th!
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DCS Summer Sale
Starting the 20th of June, we will offer massive 60% off sale of DCS products. The exception will be Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 having a 40% off sale. The sale will last until the 30th of June:
DCS: UH-1H Huey - $19.99
DCS: Combined Arms – $11.99
DCS: P-51D Mustang – $15.99
DCS: Black Shark 2 - $15.99
DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade – $11.99
DCS: A-10C Warthog – $15.99
DCS: A-10C Warthog 1.1.0.7 (English DVD box) – $15.99
DCS: Black Shark (DVD box) – $15.99
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 – $29.99
DCS: Black Shark – $7.99
Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers is 75% off at gamersgate. Price comes out to $7.50.
Thanks Nefaro and panzerde for the comments on Star Ruler. I might hold off on this game then since I still have quite a backlog to get through and your comments on the game.
Newegg has Aliens: Colonial Marines (Free after rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832203021
Aliens: Colonial Marines [newegg.com] (PC Game)
Free after $15 Rebate [newegg.com] + Free Shipping
Use Promo Code: EMCXPVX237
^Hmm...is it worth even 'free' at this point?
Quote from: Gusington on June 19, 2013, 07:29:00 PM
Post impressions of Reign: Conflict of Nations!
I admire your optimism in thinking that I'll have time to play any of the games I've recently bought in the past few months! ;D
I must stay positive in all things.
Quote from: Gusington on June 20, 2013, 08:58:56 PM
^Hmm...is it worth even 'free' at this point?
I thought JH enjoyed it.
I would really like to try out Distant Worlds Shadows but according to Matrix I have to buy every single other iteration plus the main game in order to use this addon. :(
Quote from: Toonces on June 20, 2013, 09:54:36 PM
Quote from: Gusington on June 20, 2013, 08:58:56 PM
^Hmm...is it worth even 'free' at this point?
I thought JH enjoyed it.
Its definitely "worth it" for free.
GOG has all of their daily bundles up today. That's a lot of bundles.
here you go...... to make it easier to shop ;)
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just trying to help :P
Quote from: Kushan on June 21, 2013, 03:03:03 PM
Quote from: -budd- on June 21, 2013, 11:00:50 AM
here you go...... to make it easier to shop ;)
You could of at least provided links to all the games as well lol
when your right your right ;)
from the top
http://www.gog.com/promo/indie_rpg_invasion
http://www.gog.com/promo/wide_awake_bundle
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/fez
http://www.gog.com/promo/mighty_heroic_bundle
http://www.gog.com/promo/rpg_rarities_bundle
http://www.gog.com/promo/omerta_allinclusive
http://www.gog.com/promo/fair_and_square_selection
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/dyad
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/hotline_miami
http://www.gog.com/promo/platformers_reborn_pack
http://www.gog.com/promo/superb_sierra_selection
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/the_witcher_2
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/retro_city_rampage
http://www.gog.com/promo/indie_adventure_awesomeness
http://www.gog.com/promo/definitive_dungeons_and_dragons
http://www.gog.com/promo/arma_recruitment_pack
http://www.gog.com/promo/indie_puzzlebox
http://www.gog.com/promo/bullfrog_classics_bundle
http://www.gog.com/promo/wadjet_eye_selection
http://www.gog.com/promo/rpg_open_worlds
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/dont_starve
http://www.gog.com/promo/turnbased_strategies_supreme
http://www.gog.com/promo/introversion_originals
http://www.gog.com/promo/the_unwritten_saga
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/faster_than_light
http://www.gog.com/promo/complete_ultima_chest
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/defenders_quest
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/zafehouse_diaries
http://www.gog.com/promo/daedalic_adventure_allstars
http://www.gog.com/promo/builders_boon_bundle
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/waking_mars
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http://www.gog.com/gamecard/strike_suit_zero
http://www.gog.com/promo/might_and_magic_megapack
http://www.gog.com/gamecard/slender_the_arrival
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http://www.gog.com/gamecard/king_of_dragon_pass
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http://www.gog.com/gamecard/tales_of_monkey_island
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Green Man Gaming has XCOM: Enemy Unknown on for $13.59..... maybe I'll finally get it.....
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/ca/en/pc/games/strategy/xcom-enemy-unknown-na/
Quote from: -budd- on June 21, 2013, 11:00:50 AM
here you go...... to make it easier to shop ;)
You
monster!
Quote from: -budd- on June 21, 2013, 11:00:50 AM
here you go...... to make it easier to shop ;)
You could of at least provided links to all the games as well lol
The following has become my mantra the last couple days:
"I'm not shopping at GOG this weekend."
"I'm not shopping at GOG this weekend."
"I'm not shopping at GOG this weekend."
"I'm not shopping at GOG this weekend."
"I'm not shopping at GOG this weekend."
"I'm not shopping at GOG this weekend."
Gah!!
Quote from: W8taminute on June 21, 2013, 09:17:36 AM
I would really like to try out Distant Worlds Shadows but according to Matrix I have to buy every single other iteration plus the main game in order to use this addon. :(
Aye, that's the rub with that game (aside from its high price point, of course). It's not like
Crusader Kings 2, where you can pick & choose which expansions/ DLC you want to get.
I saw this over at SimHQ and copied it below:
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/iron-front-liberation-1944/ $6.79 (If you use the voucher GMG20-6WUSQ-LBC4U, you save $1.35, so it's really $5.44
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/iron-front-liberation-1944-d-day-dlc/ $3.39
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I'm not sure whether or not to recommend this game. For me, personally, I have gotten $8 worth of gaming from it for sure. I've only done single player, one-off missions created with the Planned Assault software and I've enjoyed the game enough. I haven't tried multiplayer.
The game is pretty consistently bagged upon by everyone, and I don't know if there will be more development on it, so what you see may be what you get.
Anyway, there it is.
For multiplayer, it's amazing but finding a server is getting more and more difficult. There won't be anymore official support for the game as the publishers have pulled the plug. There is a dedicated group of modders ready to release a mega mod/patch but they're waiting for permission from officialdom. They thought they had it a few months ago but then hit a snag. Hopefully they'll get permission and will be allowed to release their fixes.
GetGamesGo / GetLoadedGo (http://www.getloadedgo.com/) is Having another 72 Hour Sale. This time it's on Bethesda games.
Choose any 2 of the Following Games for Only $15 All are Steam codes.
- Brink
- Dishonoured
- Doom 3 BFG
- Fallout 3: GOTY
- Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Pack
- Hunted: The Demons Forge
- RAGE
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY Deluxe
..might be time for me to finally pickup some of the Fallout games.
Quote from: steve58 on June 22, 2013, 06:46:20 AM
Get Loaded is Having another 72 Hour Sale. This time it's on Bethesda games.
Choose any 2 of the Following Games for Only $15 All are Steam codes.
- Brink
- Dishonoured
- Doom 3 BFG
- Fallout 3: GOTY
- Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Pack
- Hunted: The Demons Forge
- RAGE
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY Deluxe
..might be time for me to finally pickup some of the Fallout games.
Wow...might have to pick up Dishonored finally....just curious about the fallout games, which was is generally considered better?
Regarding the 2 Fallout games...you'll get differing opinions on them, I very much enjoyed them both but would give the nod to New Vegas, it had a much more compelling, unfolding story requiring you to choose which faction to back and your choice very much impacted how the story played out.
They both excellent games, I would however go with New Vegas over Fallout 3. When it was released New Vegas had some issues, now after patching its the more stable of the two IMO. I also liked the atmosphere and theme of New Vegas more then the DC Wasteland.
I liked Fallout 3 and got pretty hammered for my positive review of it. Haven't played New Vegas yet...the majority of people like New Vegas more.
Question: what are the real differences between Imperialism and Imperialism II? The first game covers the 1880s (and earlier 1800s) which I am more interested in...it doesn't look like the second game covers the 1880s time period. Thanks all!
I looked into those Imperialism games a while back, and IIRC there's a very significant difference in how the engines work (also Imp1 is set during the 19th century, apparently as far as freaking WW1, while Imp2 seems to be 16-18th centuries). They're still both highly regarded, and there are fans of each difference. Both games are cheap anyway at GoG, but are also both 50% off during the summer sale (about $3 each).
Can't really argue with 3.00, even if the game is 15+ years old.
Quote from: Gusington on June 22, 2013, 11:04:46 AM
I liked Fallout 3 and got pretty hammered for my positive review of it. Haven't played New Vegas yet...the majority of people like New Vegas more.
Question: what are the real differences between Imperialism and Imperialism II? The first game covers the 1880s (and earlier 1800s) which I am more interested in...it doesn't look like the second game covers the 1880s time period. Thanks all!
Aside from the eras represented, Imperialism 2 also has exploration of the new world. The economic systems of the game are quite different and #2 features exploitation of resources from the new world to progress & get wealthier more quickly. You still have to win in the old world to win the game but the resources of the new world drives you there. There are also more diplo options because you can bribe native american tribes & some other extra options over the original.
Something else I like about 2 is the interface isn't so weird. I find the original's UI rather strange & unwieldy but the second was a big improvement.
^Thanks. I'm going to hold off until my backlog of games is a little lighter.
War of the Roses is $5 on Steam today only.
Mount and Blade collection is like $8.75.
I'd probably pass on WotR at this point. It's MP only and the community is very much dead. It's really too bad as I think the game is better than Chivalry but the developers just made stupid decisions that somehow manage to make the game not fun.
Mount and Blade is awesome, but I don't need to tell you all that.
Game of Thrones Special Edition, the RPG game, not the RTS, is on sale at GG for like $10. It comes with all the DLC.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 23, 2013, 09:04:04 PM
Game of Thrones Special Edition, the RPG game, not the RTS, is on sale at GG for like $10. It comes with all the DLC.
Is it any good?
Quote from: Toonces on June 23, 2013, 03:48:18 PMMount and Blade collection is like $8.75.
Note that this is one of those crazy Steam sales where each of the components is 75% off, but the collection is already cheaper than all the components separately so the collection's 75% off means that unless you only want one or two (e.g. Warband and/or Fire and Sword), you'd be better off buying all four than only three.
In effect meaning that if you want everything except the original Warband, you're going to be paying a little extra NOT TO BE STUCK WITH THE ORIGINAL WARBAND IN YOUR GAME LIBRARY.
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 23, 2013, 10:12:06 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 23, 2013, 09:04:04 PM
Game of Thrones Special Edition, the RPG game, not the RTS, is on sale at GG for like $10. It comes with all the DLC.
Is it any good?
I hear moderately good things about it from fans of the books.
Since I'm not a fan of the books, that counts as "no". ;D
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 24, 2013, 08:19:05 AM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 23, 2013, 10:12:06 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 23, 2013, 09:04:04 PM
Game of Thrones Special Edition, the RPG game, not the RTS, is on sale at GG for like $10. It comes with all the DLC.
Is it any good?
I hear moderately good things about it from fans of the books.
Since I'm not a fan of the books, that counts as "no". ;D
I heard it was way too Cons-hole-ish.
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 23, 2013, 10:12:06 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 23, 2013, 09:04:04 PM
Game of Thrones Special Edition, the RPG game, not the RTS, is on sale at GG for like $10. It comes with all the DLC.
Is it any good?
I liked it.
The story and characters were pretty good.
Gameplay was okay.
Disclaimer: I've never read any of G.R.R Martin's books nor watched even a single episode of the show (despite constant pressuring to do so)
F.E.A.R. collection on steam for $13.74 or single titles for 75% off
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/12357/
I'm enjoying F.E.A.R. 1 so I picked up #2
Rise of Flight is having the first of ?? "Ace Sale" for the summer.
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To thank you for your appreciation of our efforts we've prepared several special sales for this summer. We hope they will allow you to get a better feeling of WWI history and expand your hangar with some of the most notable aircraft of the period.
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2nd Lieutenant John Ingles Gilmour, was a Sopwith Camel pilot was born on June 28, 1896. Having graduated from Farnborough on 17 March 1916, he joined the war later that year. As an outstanding fighter pilot, John Gilmour was soon renowned for his consistent dash and great fearlessness and decorated accordingly. His Distinguished Service Order stated:
"He is a most inspiriting patrol leader who has destroyed twenty-three enemy aircraft, and shot down eight others out of control. While leading an offensive patrol he shot down one enemy biplane in flames and drove down a second. A short time afterwards he, with four others, attacked about forty enemy scouts. He himself destroyed one in the air, drove another out of control and a third in flames, successfully accounting for five enemy machines in one day".
The Sopwith Camel is the British fighter that brought Gilmour 36 out of 39 victories in aerial combat.
And to celebrate the ace's birthday we start a special discount week from June 22nd till June 28th which means that:
Sopwith Camel's price goes down to $1.99 (http://riseofflight.com/en/store/planes/Sopwith_Camel) for everyone who orders it during the week.
So Rise of Flight went Free-to-Play, but charges for additional aircraft? Very interesting. I may have to give it a whirl!
Quote from: son_of_montfort on June 25, 2013, 05:15:56 PM
So Rise of Flight went Free-to-Play, but charges for additional aircraft? Very interesting. I may have to give it a whirl!
I should probably fire it up sometime in the future, too. Once I get my modern sim fix out of the way.
Quote from: steve58 on June 22, 2013, 06:46:20 AM
GetGamesGo / GetLoadedGo (http://www.getloadedgo.com/) is Having another 72 Hour Sale. This time it's on Bethesda games.
Choose any 2 of the Following Games for Only $15 All are Steam codes.
- Brink
- Dishonoured
- Doom 3 BFG
- Fallout 3: GOTY
- Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Pack
- Hunted: The Demons Forge
- RAGE
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY Deluxe
..might be time for me to finally pickup some of the Fallout games.
GetLoadedGo is re-running this sale since they ran out of Dishonoured codes. Sale is only for a day though....
I just picked up Flaming Cliffs 3, DCS: Huey, and Combined Arms. I'm going to need to lie down for a bit...
Quote from: republic on June 27, 2013, 01:25:06 PM
I just picked up Flaming Cliffs 3, DCS: Huey, and Combined Arms. I'm going to need to lie down for a bit...
I had a blast flying the new 4DOF Su-27 cockpit the other day. 8)
The F-15 (and some others?) also got the same treatment in FC3, and since it's easier to set up the HOTAS for the stuff in FC3, and remembering key commands, I'll probably be playing more of those than A-10C and BS2 for awhile.
Endless Space Emperor Edition is 66% off (10.19 USD) on Steam this weekend. ES EE+Disharmony is 17.49 USD.
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition is on sale at GG for $10 and change.
^Nice. I really enjoyed the XBOX version, now I might consider picking it up for PC at this price.
http://www.bundlestars.com/
Dynamite Reloaded Bundle for $2.47, all activate on Steam
King's Bounty: The Legend
Men of War: Vietnam
Fantasy Wars
Real Warfare 1242
Death to Spies: Moment of Truth
Off-Road Drive
Star Wolves 2
Reign: Conflict of Nations
Death Track: Resurrection
Real Warfare 2: Northern Crusades
http://www.indieroyale.com/
Indie Royale The Spiral Groove Bundle $6
Four activate on Steam
Sniper Elite V2
Gatling Gears
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death
Lucid
The 5th game is on Steam Greenlight / Desura
Bloody Trapland
Natural Selection 2 $9 on Steam is it worth it?
I played a couple of Natural Selection 2 free weekends and really enjoyed it. I'm thinking of picking it up. I would have already had I not dropped quite a bit at the DCS store last week...
I must confess in shame I just spent $3 at Gamersgate buying DLC for a game I may never get around to playing -- which wouldn't be so bad but the DLC only works if I own the game on GG, when instead I own it (and its expansions up to that point) on Steam!
I might be able to gift them, though, I guess. Does anyone want the three most recent DLC's for Vicky2, after the Heart of Darkness expansion?
amazon summer sale http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000716161&ref=hy-bill-dvg-summersale&pf_rd_p=1576042182&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=979455011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=F6F40EABA6C04060A86C
Haven't looked through the deals yet......I will at some point ;)
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 30, 2013, 10:56:49 AM
I might be able to gift them, though, I guess. Does anyone want the three most recent DLC's for Vicky2, after the Heart of Darkness expansion?
There are 3+ DLCs for Vic2?! I thought it was just A House Divided and Heart of Darkness? Or are you referring to some sprite packs?
Quote from: Nefaro on July 01, 2013, 06:26:08 AM
There are 3+ DLCs for Vic2?! I thought it was just A House Divided and Heart of Darkness? Or are you referring to some sprite packs?
The newest Victoria II DLC's are:
1. German Unit Pack DLC
2. Interwar Engineer Unit Pack DLC
3. Songs of the Civil War DLC
I got all three from GG over the weekend thanks to the sale.
Greenmangaming is having a 666 sale..."6 devilish deals every 6 hours for 6 days"...and get another 10% off prices below with the code GMG10-U49LX-GAE17
http://www.greenmangaming.com/hot-deals/
Current deals:
Borderlands 2 + Season Pass...$14.99
Star Trek...$16.99
Resident Evil 6...$19.99
Killing Floor...$4.99
Guns of Icarus Online...$3.99
Lucius...$4.99
Lucius and Resident Evil 6 are also being discounted.
How is RE6 anyway?
^I'm a slow typer :)
Steam has Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition for $4.99 until 4pm PT July 4.
Ive got to stop myself buying all the games in sale as i never get time to play most of them...
50% off everything in the Rise of Flight store from July 3rd to July 8th.
http://riseofflight.com/en/store (http://riseofflight.com/en/store)
25% off voucher for those 666 sales over at GreenManGaming:
GMG25-BAWQB-8UQWG
Quote from: Tpek on July 05, 2013, 04:32:15 AM
25% off voucher for those 666 sales over at GreenManGaming:
GMG25-BAWQB-8UQWG
They have
Rising Storm (RO2 expansion) 50% off right now.
GameFly has Expeditions Conquistador (http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Expeditions-Conquistador/5005985/) for $13.39. Site says "This title installs and requires the Steam Client to play." so I imagine its just a Steam key.
Gamersgate has Warfare Reloaded for $4.99. I've never played it, but I did have a brief obsession with its predecessor, "Warfare." For an RTS, I thought it was pretty well done with some fairly "authentic" mechanics.
amazon has bioshock triple pack[ for $39.99 ....... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOD0TZG/ref=hy-deals-dvg-biotriple?pf_rd_p=1578047202&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=979455011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=B4921C2C94DF41009C58
I finished 1 and 2 on the ps3, #1 is one of my favorites. Haven't played infinite yet. Looks like 1&2 have that windows live crap though.
Also have firaxis complete pack for $19.99 includes Civ 4 complete, Civ 5 gold, and Xcom enemy unknown.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPBZDPE/ref=hy-deals-dvg-firaxis?pf_rd_p=1578047202&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=979455011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=B4921C2C94DF41009C58
Leviathan Warships is about $2 right now on GreenManGaming if you include the discount code.
Gamestop has the new Endless Space Disharmony DLC on sale for $4.99 (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W4924)
The Admiral Edition is on sale for $7.49 and the Emperor Edition is $8.74
...all Steam keys.
Disharmony for only 4.99? I want to get that but I heard that there are some problems with this DLC. Anyone play Endless Space with Disharmony? Curious to know if there is a patch in the works or a fix for this?
Someone talk me down...I'm wanting to pull the trigger on Natural Selection 2 - $8.49, Rising Storm - $9.99 and then 10% off with voucher.
They are great games, and it is a good deal...but I don't even have enough time to play all the Wargame:Airland and DCS that I want to play as it is...there's no WAY I could play anything else.
Quote from: republic on July 07, 2013, 08:17:04 AM
Someone talk me down...I'm wanting to pull the trigger on Natural Selection 2 - $8.49, Rising Storm - $9.99 and then 10% off with voucher.
They are great games, and it is a good deal...but I don't even have enough time to play all the Wargame:Airland and DCS that I want to play as it is...there's no WAY I could play anything else.
Don't do it... those games will only get cheaper and I can tell you that NS2 is not that fun. Stick with what you are playing... at least that is what I am trying to go.... get good not just ok with the games I have and play them, I find after a week goes by I have forgotten those other games that was on sale.
PE
With RomeTW2 on the horizon, Gamersgate is putting all the previous Total War games on sale for 75% off this weekend (http://www.gamersgate.com/totalwarrome).
Well, all the titles from Rome1 onward anyway. (Including Viking Battle For Asgard and the Alexander mission campaign for Rome1.)
Own everything from Rome 1 onward, including all expansion packs, for a total of $41.25, or pick and choose. (Note that the expansion packs themselves aren't on sale per se, only insofar as they're included in collections.)
...did that help talk you down, Republic? :D
Greenmangaming (http://www.greenmangaming.com/hot-deals/) has brought back all of the 666 sale deals for 30 hours. All Deals end 8/7/13 at 16:00 UTC (Noon EDT)...
Rising Storm comes with RO2 free now. That is a lot of gaming fun for not much money.
Rising Storm is my "go to" game lately. If you get on a decent server with folks that know what they're doing it is hella fun. I'd pull the trigger on that one! (although it might be cheaper during the Steam sale...)
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 07, 2013, 11:16:34 AM
With RomeTW2 on the horizon, Gamersgate is putting all the previous Total War games on sale for 75% off this weekend (http://www.gamersgate.com/totalwarrome).
Well, all the titles from Rome1 onward anyway. (Including Viking Battle For Asgard and the Alexander mission campaign for Rome1.)
Own everything from Rome 1 onward, including all expansion packs, for a total of $41.25, or pick and choose. (Note that the expansion packs themselves aren't on sale per se, only insofar as they're included in collections.)
...did that help talk you down, Republic? :D
I didn't see Viking Battle discounted...
Dang it...
I'm still holding out. I have Red Orchestra, if I played it more I'd buy Rising Sun right away...but I spend all my gaming time in either Wargame: Airland or DCS so I know it would just sit and gather digital dust next to the games I bought last Steam Summer sale lol
Are decent servers common for Rising Sun?
About half the time it's ok/fun, 1/4 of the time amazing and 1/4 of the time it's log off and find a different server.
It just depends on the mix you have logged on, and the atmosphere of the server. I frequent about 4 different ones that have good ping out here.
There are a few times, maybe 1/10 of the time, where everything comes together and the gaming is as good as it gets. Again, it's all about the mix of players and how serious they are.
I wish we could get a group together here like we have for Left for Dead 2 or Call of Duty...that would guarantee a purchase for me.
I bought Chivalry a while back and a few of our guys were playing for a while but interest died off quickly. Then I was left with servers full of idiots.
Rising Sun servers are mostly half empty or just a handful of guys against bots, especially if you want to play Classic mode. I'd be up for a game if we could get some guys together. I know some of the guys from SimHQ who regularly play ArmA and Iron Front with would also join if were we to get something going.
OK so there's Toonces, SDR and me if I buy it. LB? Tuna? Oche? We need at least one more guy and if there's no real single player I don't want to feel like I threw my money away.
OK I'm looking at Rising Storm on Steam right now...19.99. I don't see any mention of RO2 coming with it...is the combo through some other outlet?
Quote from: Gusington on July 07, 2013, 06:18:33 PM
OK I'm looking at Rising Storm on Steam right now...19.99. I don't see any mention of RO2 coming with it...is the combo through some other outlet?
Looks like the Deluxe Edition for $29.99 has the multiplayer content for RO2 as a bonus. Definitely interested if it goes on sale.
Ah ok. If we can get a group for one I think most guys would be interested in the other as well, eh?
Rising Sun at Greenmangaming with their 10% voucher is $9
^Now we're talking!
Why does Green Man Gaming need to know my Birthday... giving too much info.. set oneself up for ID theft!
Isn't it optional to enter that?
You can enter whatever I assume.. but really too much info!
Yeah definitely...in my recent purchases I don't remember needing to enter a b-day.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on July 07, 2013, 05:48:00 PM
Rising Sun servers are mostly half empty or just a handful of guys against bots, especially if you want to play Classic mode.
That's just not true SDR. There are at least 3 64/64 Rising Sun servers online right now. I've never had trouble finding a populated RS server. What's really cool being out here is that I get to play with Aussies and Japanese players if I stay up late enough. That's a total crack up on vox.
3 full servers out of 100 or so doesn't really invalidate my claim that MOST are half empty or just full of bots.
Here's a screenshot I just took. This is pretty typical of what you'll see at any given time.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv320%2Fbogaty%2FRS_zps2d63b3e1.jpg%7Eoriginal&hash=7771a436aa023ac2dc86e274194689572b2ed50a)
Bought Civ V Gods and Kings and I don't even like Civ V. Hoping the expansion improves/fixes some of issues I had with the vanilla game.
I was going to argue with you SDR, but you are right that MOST are empty. Still, if you sort by number of players there are usually about 3 sitting at 64/64 and then 2 or 3 sitting at 58-62/64 so finding a full server isn't impossible most of the time.
But that's like 6 servers out of 250, so you have a point...
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1139/The.weekly.deal.goes.WWII!
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Matrix Games is happy to announce the latest deal of the week for all those who want to satisfy their hunger for wargaming.
This week's theme is World War II.
From the 8th to the 14th of July, Battlefront and John Tiller's Campaign Series will be discounted to 19,99$/29,99$ (Digital/Boxed version) which is a discount of up to 60%! This is a great opportunity to pick up some classic games.
Visit the Matrix Games Store, choose your favorite game, add it to the cart and enjoy these games!
Take advantage of this Deal and come back next week: there is always a Deal suited for you.
Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.com/) is having a Summer Sale. Prices don't look all that great to me, but maybe they'll have some decent Daily Deals...
Quote from: steve58 on July 08, 2013, 08:05:45 AM
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1139/The.weekly.deal.goes.WWII!
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Matrix Games is happy to announce the latest deal of the week for all those who want to satisfy their hunger for wargaming.
This week's theme is World War II.
From the 8th to the 14th of July, Battlefront and John Tiller's Campaign Series will be discounted to 19,99$/29,99$ (Digital/Boxed version) which is a discount of up to 60%! This is a great opportunity to pick up some classic games.
Visit the Matrix Games Store, choose your favorite game, add it to the cart and enjoy these games!
Take advantage of this Deal and come back next week: there is always a Deal suited for you.
Finally Matrix puts some games on sale that I might be interested in buying! :) But before I buy anything please share your opinions about these games if you've played them.
Quote from: Tinkershuffle on July 08, 2013, 08:28:28 AM
Quote from: steve58 on July 08, 2013, 08:05:45 AM
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1139/The.weekly.deal.goes.WWII!
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Matrix Games is happy to announce the latest deal of the week for all those who want to satisfy their hunger for wargaming.
This week's theme is World War II.
From the 8th to the 14th of July, Battlefront and John Tiller's Campaign Series will be discounted to 19,99$/29,99$ (Digital/Boxed version) which is a discount of up to 60%! This is a great opportunity to pick up some classic games.
Visit the Matrix Games Store, choose your favorite game, add it to the cart and enjoy these games!
Take advantage of this Deal and come back next week: there is always a Deal suited for you.
Finally Matrix puts some games on sale that I might be interested in buying! :) But before I buy anything please share your opinions about these games if you've played them.
Battlefront makes my eyes bleed... just can't stand the graphics styling.
John Tiller's Campaign Series is great. Units are platoon sized and you can control up to a division through an entire campaign. This release has TONS of content.
I own but haven't played most of the Decisive Battle series which came before BF, and most of the related games that came after, which BF was a somewhat random grab-bag scenario transition system for. So I can't say much about it, other than I hear good things about the games before and after but a lot of silence about this one (neither pro nor con).
John Tiller's Campaign series was an answer to Panzer General, and is ridiculously stuffed full of gaming. One of my brother's favorite games for a long time until he had to give up gaming for family. It's like an originally-somewhat-buggy ultra-detailed-version of PG which barely plays anything like PG with an interface that I routinely cursed but was willing to put up with because of the sheer breadth and depth of what was offered.
I seem to recall someone here at Grogheads was running one of the JT Campaigns for a while as an AAR, but I can't find it in the AAR section. It was a great sell for the game; I followed along for several months, and it made me want to play it again (although I didn't dig it out as I was doing other things).
Is there any detailed reviews available for Campaign Series? This one escaped me but might be time to jump in.
It's not on sale really, but I went and pulled the trigger on Horizon. Not that I'm terribly keen to get access to the alpha on Steam, but it combines my getting a game (that I'd fully intended to eventually purchase regardless) for cheap while also supporting it in its early stages. 8)
Quote from: Barthheart on July 08, 2013, 09:39:31 AM
Battlefront makes my eyes bleed... just can't stand the graphics styling.
John Tiller's Campaign Series is great. Units are platoon sized and you can control up to a division through an entire campaign. This release has TONS of content.
So the amount of counters/units to move is typically pretty much the same as in Panzer Campaigns (=huge)..?
And how's the grapichs in 2-D view, are there mods available like there is for PzC?
Quote from: Tinkershuffle on July 08, 2013, 10:22:15 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on July 08, 2013, 09:39:31 AM
Battlefront makes my eyes bleed... just can't stand the graphics styling.
John Tiller's Campaign Series is great. Units are platoon sized and you can control up to a division through an entire campaign. This release has TONS of content.
So the amount of counters/units to move is typically pretty much the same as in Panzer Campaigns (=huge)..?
Yes they can be huge. There are a pile of scenarios however that are relatively small... few dozen units...
Quote from: Tinkershuffle on July 08, 2013, 10:26:18 AM
And how's the grapichs in 2-D view, are there mods available like there is for PzC?
The 2D view is really small... and no way to enlarge it.
There are graphics mods..... not sure where to find them now.....
The John Tiller Campaigns seem to be direct copies of Talonsofts West Front East Front series, no?
Quote from: W8taminute on July 08, 2013, 11:59:10 AM
The John Tiller Campaigns seem to be direct copies of Talonsofts West Front East Front series, no?
Not copies... the same thing. I think Matrix bought the rights when Talonsoft went belly up and renamed it John Tiller's because of his popularity in the wargame industry, oh and they are his designs.
Quote from: W8taminute on July 08, 2013, 11:59:10 AM
The John Tiller Campaigns seem to be direct copies of Talonsofts West Front East Front series, no?
Bart's right. It's the exact same system. However, this latest version has both East Fronts (I & II), West Front, and the Pacific one along with some (un?)released scenario expansion. So it's the whole series and then some.
Despite owning some of the old versions, I'm tempted to pick this up so I have the whole set. Good old-fashioned turn-based wargaming there.
Quote from: Nefaro on July 08, 2013, 04:35:05 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on July 08, 2013, 11:59:10 AM
The John Tiller Campaigns seem to be direct copies of Talonsofts West Front East Front series, no?
Bart's right. It's the exact same system. However, this latest version has both East Fronts (I & II), West Front, and the Pacific one along with some (un?)released scenario expansion. So it's the whole series and then some.
Despite owning some of the old versions, I'm tempted to pick this up so I have the whole set. Good old-fashioned turn-based wargaming there.
Love me some Campaign Series. The Matrix version includes alot of extras so I highly recommend picking it up.
How about Battlefront? I've wanted to try those SSG titles for a long time but the price tag has been a an issue before. The 4 scenarios that are included seem a bit random, apparently those are quite large ones though?
Quote from: Tinkershuffle on July 08, 2013, 11:11:16 PM
How about Battlefront? I've wanted to try those SSG titles for a long time but the price tag has been a an issue before. The 4 scenarios that are included seem a bit random, apparently those are quite large ones though?
Yeah, it's a bit of a grab-bag of operations they wanted to do but didn't want to make a whole game about. But the scale is smaller than the previous SSG games, and they wanted to work on adjusting their engine to accommodate behavior at that scale. It's an experiment of theirs, and they implemented what they learned in their subsequent games.
Not having played BF (or any of SSG's games before or after) I can't give any idea how well they succeeded in BF, I just know their subsequent games have a reputation as good or better than the games before BF.
Meanwile, at Gamersgate summer sale:
Space Hulk + RPG + Zombie pocalypse == Survivor Squad, $2.75 today only.
At Steam Midweek, Valve lies through their teeth one way or another:
"Half-Life Complete" is at 75% off, along with all its components which include HL Ep 2, still described as part 2 of a trilogy of games.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on July 08, 2013, 10:05:44 AM
Is there any detailed reviews available for Campaign Series? This one escaped me but might be time to jump in.
You've probably already found these by now, but pretty much a compilation of these games (and maybe some expansions?), with some minor updates:
East Front 2: http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/197203-east-front-ii-the-russian-front/index.html
West Front: http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/71562-west-front/index.html
Rising Sun: http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/198483-rising-sun/index.html
Steel Armor: Blaze of War is on sale at Gamersgate right now for $6.80 http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SABW/steel-armor-blaze-of-war
Am I correct in assuming that JT's Campaign Series probably looks like crap on a modern 1920 * 1180 monitor? Matrix isn't known for doing much improvement of their older titles, so the price is still pretty steep despite all the content, right?
Quote from: Ubercat on July 09, 2013, 09:22:48 PM
Am I correct in assuming that JT's Campaign Series probably looks like crap on a modern 1920 * 1180 monitor? Matrix isn't known for doing much improvement of their older titles, so the price is still pretty steep despite all the content, right?
They use an actual Window, in Windows. So it should fit as much of the map on your screen as you have space for - no artificial stretching.
CS looks great and is more than worth the money - actually 3 games in one and with theblitz.org and the mods you get another 4 games at least.
The screenies I recall from last winter/year around here were very impressive. (Dang I wish I could find that.) Like a bit more jaggy version of....
...wait, I feel retarded. It wasn't here, it was at Wargamer.
http://www.wargamer.com/forums/posts.asp?t=582802
BEHOLD!! AN EXTREMELY SUPERLATIVE AAR!
Anyway, I like was saying, a bit more jaggy version of Strategic Command from Battlefront. The AAR uses no mods, graphic or otherwise. (He just adds some notes via paint.)
The jpg below is from one of the zoomed in 3D views (but not as zoomed in as it gets, this was just the first screenie I found that showed something other than terrain but no extra paint notations.) I would have posted by imageshack, but my system at work doesn't support it (or rather vice versa).
Second screenie shows same area a few turns later, with counters turned on to help find units (since camo works very well in this game. ;D )
Note that as awesome as this game seems (and is), remember back when we were first talking about it and I said it was kind of buggy?
Well, the bugs haven't all been ironed out: I just noticed that Bootlegger's campaign crashed due to one of the bugs. In effect you had better not only manually save before generating a new turn, but go to your desktop AND FREAKING DUPLICATE THE CAMPAIGN FOLDER TOO! (Or not the campaign folder but the five files tracking your campaign. Not sure if they're in a distinct folder.)
Oh dear, I bought both Battlefront and Campaign Series. 8)
CS is not so buggy, save and backup but way more stable than previously reported. Best platoon scale hex based Turn-Based IGOUGO game ever made with the largest supported community of PBEM players, modders and scenario designers at theblitz.org
moved.... :o ::)
^Wrong thread, bro...
Dominions 3 at GamersGate for $7.49!
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM3A/dominions-3-the-awakening
Never thought I would do it, but Euro Truck Simulator 2 is on sale at GG for $10.18...and I bought it. I've just heard so many positive things about it.
Not sure how sitting in a virtual traffic jam can actually be fun though.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on July 11, 2013, 03:15:01 PM
Never thought I would do it, but Euro Truck Simulator 2 is on sale at GG for $10.18...and I bought it. I've just heard so many positive things about it.
Not sure how sitting in a virtual traffic jam can actually be fun though.
I felt the same way but I really enjoy it. The company simulation side of it is pretty fun. They've also mentioned at some point having an online component where people can own companies, transport for one another, etc.
OK, just kind of stumbled on this on Slickdeals (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/98708/amazon-ticket-to-ride-usa-1910-dlc-the-maw-drip-drip-games-pc-digital-download). I just grabbed (on a whim)
Ticket to Ride + the
USA 1910 DLC for $1.69 8) from Amazon. I bought the
USA 1910 (http://www.amazon.com/Ticket-Ride-USA-1910-Download/dp/B00B5JJ0CY?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=Tuwf8OzPEeKSnkIMSvjoXw0_gcLd3_K6O_0_0) DLC for $1.69 (using code
gooncave). Got email confirmations (click on a link and buy for $0.00) for
Ticket to Ride,
The Maw and
Drip Drip, within minutes of ordering. The clock is running out on this one, so grab it quick if you want it. The other DLCs are currrently on sale at Steam...
...frankly I have no idea what the other 2 games are :P
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Get the PC version of Ticket to Ride plus the 1910 expansion along with 2 other games for $1.99 via Amazon
From July 11-15, purchase any Indie PC or Mac game below and get The MAW, Drip Drip, and Ticket to Ride for free. You will receive an e-mail within two days of your purchase notifying you that your free download may be redeemed. Simply return to Amazon, click "Buy and Download", and a 100% discount will be applied. Big thanks to Twisted Pixel Games, Imminent Games, and Days of Wonder for their support. Check back on July 16 for a new set of free game giveaways with purchase. Be sure to also check out our Digital Games Summer Sale.
One of those Indie Games is the Ticket To Ride 1910 expansion DLC here [amazon.com] for $1.99. Great deal for a great game.
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Use code gooncave for an extra 15% off. (Note, this appears to be a one-time use code. If you plan on buying a more expensive game, save it.)
The TtR, 1910 DLC, and The Maw get Steam keys, not so for Drip Drip.
Buy the 1910 DLC (or something else from the list), wait for the promo emails, then make sure to Buy and Download from the promo emails to add them to your account.
Quote from: steve58 on July 14, 2013, 04:24:08 PM
OK, just kind of stumbled on this on Slickdeals (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/98708/amazon-ticket-to-ride-usa-1910-dlc-the-maw-drip-drip-games-pc-digital-download). I just grabbed (on a whim) Ticket to Ride + the USA 1910 DLC for $1.69 8) I bought the USA 1910 DLC for $1.69 (using code gooncave). Got email confirmations (click on a link and buy for $0.00) for Ticket to Ride, The Maw and Drip Drip, within minutes of ordering. The clock is running out on this one, so grab it quick if you want it. The other DLCs are currrently on sale at Steam...
...frankly I have no idea what the other 2 games are :P
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Get the PC version of Ticket to Ride plus the 1910 expansion along with 2 other games for $1.99 via Amazon
From July 11-15, purchase any Indie PC or Mac game below and get The MAW, Drip Drip, and Ticket to Ride for free. You will receive an e-mail within two days of your purchase notifying you that your free download may be redeemed. Simply return to Amazon, click "Buy and Download", and a 100% discount will be applied. Big thanks to Twisted Pixel Games, Imminent Games, and Days of Wonder for their support. Check back on July 16 for a new set of free game giveaways with purchase. Be sure to also check out our Digital Games Summer Sale.
One of those Indie Games is the Ticket To Ride 1910 expansion DLC here [amazon.com] for $1.99. Great deal for a great game.
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Use code gooncave for an extra 15% off. (Note, this appears to be a one-time use code. If you plan on buying a more expensive game, save it.)
The TtR, 1910 DLC, and The Maw get Steam keys, not so for Drip Drip.
Buy the 1910 DLC (or something else from the list), wait for the promo emails, then make sure to Buy and Download from the promo emails to add them to your account.
Not finding this...you have a link?
^sorry, I realized I left the link out. Just updated my post....
Disclosure -- "Not a Wargame" -- but an amazing game of strategy if ever there were one --
Out of the Park Baseball 14 is 50% off through the All Star break. For anyone who has been eyeing OOTP, this is obviously a great time to buy. A complete steal at $20.
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/ootp-14-general-discussions/234364-all-star-special-offer-save-50-ootp-14-a.html (http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/ootp-14-general-discussions/234364-all-star-special-offer-save-50-ootp-14-a.html)
don't if anyone is interested in the Clive Barker games but Undying is $2.39 at GOG http://www.gog.com/gamecard/clive_barkers_undying
and Jericho is $1.24 on steam ... http://store.steampowered.com/app/11420/?snr=1_7_15__13
there's a demo for jericho.
Quote from: -budd- on July 15, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
don't if anyone is interested in the Clive Barker games but Undying is $2.39 at GOG http://www.gog.com/gamecard/clive_barkers_undying
and Jericho is $1.24 on steam ... http://store.steampowered.com/app/11420/?snr=1_7_15__13
there's a demo for jericho.
I just grabbed
Undying but is
Jericho worth a shot?? I don't recall it receiving as good a reception.
Haven't played that one, watched some youtube vids on it and read some reviews and said what the heck it's $1.24 :D
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is on the 8-hour sale for $2.99.
It's a fun first-person Stealth/Action RPG, despite leading you by the nose. Great bargain at three bucks!
EDIT: And the Crusader Kings 2 Collection is going for a dirt cheap $19.99.
Gamersgate has Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army for $4.50. Wish I'd bought it here instead of from Steam at $6. I've been playing it off and on. It's pretty fun but definitely seems like it's designed more for co-op play than single player.
Gamersgate has Supreme Ruler: Cold War as today's deal for $2.49.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SRCW/supreme-ruler-cold-war (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SRCW/supreme-ruler-cold-war)
Bundlestars has a new bundle featuring Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space and several other titles for $5.00
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/superfly-indie-bundle/
All Redeem on Steam
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Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD
Afterfall Insanity Extended Edition
Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers
Cargo Commander
Disciples III: Renaissance
The Journey Down: Chapter 1
Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise
Dungeons: The Dark Lord
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
Zeno Clash
Quote from: eyebiter on July 23, 2013, 01:24:32 PM
Bundlestars has a new bundle featuring Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space and several other titles for $5.00
Interesting timing..
I just fired up
Weird Worlds a couple hours ago and had two runs (resulting in death). Light & somewhat Rogue-ish in style. :) I've owned the thing for a few months but haven't played it that long until today.
I had to pick this up I've looked at Weird Worlds, Disciples and Dungeons for a long while.
Bundle Stars Masters of Strategy (http://www.bundlestars.com/deals/masters-of-strategy-bundle/) bundle:
Tropico 3 (Steam special edition)
Earth 2160
Patrician 4 (Steam special edition)
Jagged Alliance 2: Wildfire
Restaurant Empire 2
These are all Steam keys. £2.34 in real money!
The STALKER franchise is on sale on Steam for 75% off.
It only lists the original on the home page, but if you search for Prypiat and Clear Sky, they are both 75% off also.
I picked them both up- they weren't on sale during the summer sale and were one of the few games I was actually looking to pick up, so I win.
yea there in my basket, at least the first 2, clear sky uses tages so thats a no go for me.Correction I just looked on gamersgate and clear sky is $2.99 and it says DRM free there , but steam says tages. The reverse is true on the first game steam has no other DRM and gamergate says securom, wierd. I'll probably buy them......dammit.
noticed metro 2033 $3.73 at GG ......steam key
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-M2033/metro-2033
question: on GG for metro 2033 it says steam and then it says third party download and account required. I noticed the box has windows live on it but no mention of it. budd doesn't do windows live drm...how would i know for sure?
Budd, it's just Steamworks. That's the third-party stuff that GG refers to. The box doesn't say Games for Windows Live, it just says Games for Windows which is just a certification thing, not DRM. Additionally, I have the game myself on Steam and it doesn't launch GFWL. I wouldn't touch it either, if it did. :)
Crusader Kings - The Old gods is on sale for 3.74 on Steam. Purchasing NOW!
For those that still haven't got it, the base game is on sale for 9.99 and the CK2 Collection is on sale for 19.99. The DLC is all individually on sale as well.
Thanks for the heads up Kushan! I missed this during the summer sale...but now I'm thinking maybe just wait until EU4...hmm...
Looks like the CK2 Collection doesn't include Old Gods.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on July 27, 2013, 01:57:53 PM
Budd, it's just Steamworks. That's the third-party stuff that GG refers to. The box doesn't say Games for Windows Live, it just says Games for Windows which is just a certification thing, not DRM. Additionally, I have the game myself on Steam and it doesn't launch GFWL. I wouldn't touch it either, if it did. :)
Thx ..bought it and the first stalker game. There's a complete mod for the first stalker game. I've already downloaded it.
here... http://www.moddb.com/mods/stalker-complete-2009/downloads/stalker-complete-2009-14-exe-installer
right now i put borderlands 2 aside for a break and have started Doom 3 with a little mini ninja's on the side.
Quote from: Kushan on July 27, 2013, 02:29:22 PM
Crusader Kings - The Old gods is on sale for 3.74 on Steam. Purchasing NOW!
Awesome. I've been waiting for this to go on sale!
Quote from: TheCommandTent on July 27, 2013, 09:14:21 PM
Awesome. I've been waiting for this to go on sale!
Me too. Am surprised it didn't go on sale at all during the summer sale. Picked up the Old Gods as well as 5 or 6 of the other minor DLC packs I didn't have.
Quote from: -budd- on July 27, 2013, 11:51:07 AM
yea there in my basket, at least the first 2, clear sky uses tages so thats a no go for me.Correction I just looked on gamersgate and clear sky is $2.99 and it says DRM free there , but steam says tages. The reverse is true on the first game steam has no other DRM and gamergate says securom, wierd. I'll probably buy them......dammit.
IIRC, my older Gamersgate versions have SecuROM (or maybe Tages), which both do pretty much the same thing - online activation. :-\ I don't recall which one is currently more lenient with how many you're allowed before having to jump through hoops.
I've been wanting to get into the Stalker series, but the game engine is one of those that gives me nausea & a splitting headache when displayed in widescreen resolutions, playing on my desktop. Gonna hook my old tower up to the television, once I build a new one, because that solves the headache issues since it's further away and therefore the movement of the viewpoint matches up as my brain expects it to.
Expedition: Conquistador is 50% off on steam for $9.99.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on July 29, 2013, 02:03:08 PM
Expedition: Conquistador is 50% off on steam for $9.99.
This is on my Wish list, however I have so many games right now it will be a long time before I pick it up. I also do not see me picking up EU4 or RTW II either......
PE
Rising Storm on sale at Steam right now for $9.99.
If you click on it, it's listed at $4.99. Grab it now before they roll it back!
Really? Hmm...
...liar. It's 9.99.
Yeah, Tuna was saying the same thing but it shows up as $4.99 on my Steam client. I'm looking at it right now.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on July 30, 2013, 07:06:24 PM
I'm looking at it right now.
Same here. Rising Storm= $4.99 and Rising Storm Digital Delux is $7.49. I just purchased the latter.
Think it's cheaper if you already own Red Orchestra 2.
I think that might be it.
Makes sense since I do own RO2.
I only have the original Red Orchestra. DOH
Well, RO2 is on sale for $2.49. You could buy it and then buy Rising Storm for $4.99 and save yourself a whopping $2.51!
Yeah but besides you no one really responded to my call for MP for Rising Storm...that means I would have to *shudder* depend on you to play!!
Now, which one of us is the one who fails to show up (or shows up and falls asleep) whenever we try to plan something online?
I have good days and bad days.
He played RoF with us once or twice :D.. LOL.. also was a no show as well!
I'm a popular guy :)
When The Wife calls, well you know.
Quote from: Gusington on July 30, 2013, 09:37:45 PM
Yeah but besides you no one really responded to my call for MP for Rising Storm...that means I would have to *shudder* depend on you to play!!
Toonces has it. I've put somewhere between 15-20 hours in already. ;D
^You play with Grogs online or anonymously on some chaotic server?
Quote from: Gusington on July 31, 2013, 08:02:37 PM
^You play with Grogs online or anonymously on some chaotic server?
I play on whatever server will have me.
Shrapnel Games is having a "hot" sale on what remains of of their portfolio. ::)
Announcement (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=49908)
Game shop (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/hot_sale.html?pn_pr=1)
Just purchased Dishonored finally with all DLC for just $13 at gamefly (you get steam codes)...use this code GFDAUG20 for discount.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on August 04, 2013, 08:39:05 PM
Just purchased Dishonored finally with all DLC for just $13 at gamefly (you get steam codes)...use this code GFDAUG20 for discount.
Steam ran a similar sale Sunday; I picked it all up for somewhere under $20, iirc.
Dishonored is frickin' awesome.
^Cool! Really? I stopped following your assessment after that review you wrote about Dishonored many moons ago. I figured you lost interest in the game.
One of my favorites from last year!
http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
King's Bounty: The Legend
King's Bounty: Armored Princess
Men of War
Men of War: Red Tide.
If you pay more than the average (currently $3.36), you'll also receive King's Bounty: Crossworlds and Men of War: Assault Squad - Game of the Year Edition. All games activate on Steam.
I saw Van Helsing on sale on Steam today. Daily deal.
Condemned Criminal Origins for $3.74 at Greenman gaming, its a steam key.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/condemned-criminal-origins/
another one off the wishlist, i signed up at greenman for this one......Great just what i needed another place to buy cheap games :o
Fallen Enchantress on sale at Gamestop for about 14.00
When did Etherlords 2 become available on GoG??? Because that game is one of the best collectable-card computer games on the market, significantly better than any actual Magic: The Gathering computer game (aside from Shandalar, wistful sigh). Gorgeous (and slightly racy) art, addictive gameplay, interesting story, voice acting is fair to good (definitely miles better than in the original ELords) -- the Irish accent of the main heroine for the first part of one of the parallel campaigns is sheerly adorable. ;D Computer AI is scary good without cheating, although some of that is based on how well the game designers built the enemy decks, which is entirely okay: it's a sign of excellent game design and of being able to understand the rules of the game in creative ways.
I'm seriously tempted to spend $6 just for the sake of supporting the fact it's there (even though I have it on CD already). Which is kind of insane, but I guess we all know that feeling. :)
Humble Bundle ... Average $5.22 if you pay more you get 5 more games. I got it to try out the saints row games.
https://www.humblebundle.com/
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Quote from: JasonPratt on August 10, 2013, 08:02:56 PM
When did Etherlords 2 become available on GoG??? Because that game is one of the best collectable-card computer games on the market, significantly better than any actual Magic: The Gathering computer game (aside from Shandalar, wistful sigh). Gorgeous (and slightly racy) art, addictive gameplay, interesting story, voice acting is fair to good (definitely miles better than in the original ELords) -- the Irish accent of the main heroine for the first part of one of the parallel campaigns is sheerly adorable. ;D Computer AI is scary good without cheating, although some of that is based on how well the game designers built the enemy decks, which is entirely okay: it's a sign of excellent game design and of being able to understand the rules of the game in creative ways.
I'm seriously tempted to spend $6 just for the sake of supporting the fact it's there (even though I have it on CD already). Which is kind of insane, but I guess we all know that feeling. :)
I believe the original version with two CDs had the old Starforce DRM on it, so not a bad idea to get the DRM-free one at GOG.
^^ When you put it like that, ka-ching. ;)
Galactic Civ II on sale at Gamestop for ~7.00.
Etherlords 2 from GoG, as I discovered this morning, has a bit of a bug in its installer, which requires that the properties for the installer be set to XP service pack 3. (Don't know if the actual executable for the program has to be, but I do know if so the installler must have done it because it ran fine after installing.)
Playing both the campaigns on hard level, with the AI turned all the way on, which means the game gets to use all the same toys the player does. No cheating advantages, no extra hit points or extra draws or anything like that (so far as I can tell, unless hero abilities are more likely to trigger maybe). Just the AI thinking out its moves in a chess-ty fashion.
Goofy things may happen that look like bugs or cheating, but I know the game from previously and I know where to poke around to find that the game is only playing by the rules meticulously. My admiration for the programmers is immense: there are so many levels of tactics to keep track of, and they taught the computer to account for (and exploit) most of them.
ETHERLORDS 2 WHO NEEDS SPACE HULK!?! (Well, I do, but still 3 days 15 hours... ;) )
Demigod for 2.49 at Gamestop.
Humble Origin Bundle http://humblebundle.com
100% goes to charity or HumbleBundle tips. EA is not taking a cut of this.
Get the following on Origin, for $1 minimum:
Dead Space
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
Mirror's Edge
Dead Space 3
Medal of Honor
Pay the average (around $5) and also get:
Battlefield 3
Sims 3 Starter Pack (The Sims 3, The Sims 3 Late Night Expansion Pack, and The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff, Date Night bonus DLC)
The following games have Steam keys:
Dead Space
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
Medal of Honor
Mirror's Edge
Nope. Origin on my PC = over my dead body.
Humble Bundle Origin games with Steam keys is a good deal.
Had bad experiences in the past with the Origin client software. Will try to import a few older EA titles and see how it responds.
GOG is doing another D&D sale for the next four days.
http://www.gog.com/promo/dnd_gems?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=dnd_gems
Quote from: steve58 on August 14, 2013, 01:44:06 PM
Humble Origin Bundle http://humblebundle.com
100% goes to charity or HumbleBundle tips. EA is not taking a cut of this.
Get the following on Origin, for $1 minimum:
Dead Space
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
Mirror's Edge
Dead Space 3
Medal of Honor
Pay the average (around $5) and also get:
Battlefield 3
Sims 3 Starter Pack (The Sims 3, The Sims 3 Late Night Expansion Pack, and The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff, Date Night bonus DLC)
The following games have Steam keys:
Dead Space
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
Medal of Honor
Mirror's Edge
That's just a ridiculously good deal. Especially when you consider it's likely games will be added to it. Got it just for Dead Space 3, Crysis 2 and Burnout.
If anyone hasn't purchased them yet, XCOM: Enemy Unknown (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XCOMEU/xcom-enemy-unknown) is on sale at GamersGate for $9.99 and its two DLC Slingshot (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-XCOMEUS/xcom-enemy-unknown-slingshot-dlc) & Elite Soldier Pack (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-XCOMEUESP/xcom-enemy-unknown-elite-soldier-pack) are priced at $1.75 and $1.24 respectively.
I wasn't particularly interested in the DLC, but at 75% off I couldn't resist. $9.99 for the base game is $30 cheaper than Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/200510/).
There's a Cult of Mac back-to-school sale that's raising a lot of money for charity
bundle includes Pride of Nations and Hearts of Iron
https://deals.cultofmac.com/sales/the-back2school-gamer-bundle
Chaos Overlords (http://www.gog.com/game/chaos_overlords) is on sale for $2.39 at GOG.com.
For all the FSX flyers.... CaptainSim is having a 9.99 on everything until the end of the day tomorrow...
PE
Wargame: AirLand Battle is on sale again for $19.99.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/222750/
Also.. all the previous Total War titles are 75% Off on Steam.
Eador: Genesis & Masters of a Broken World included in Groupees bundle for $5
http://groupees.com/bm9
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on August 22, 2013, 07:34:16 AM
Eador: Genesis & Masters of a Broken World included in Groupees bundle for $5
http://groupees.com/bm9
PE
Sold. Thanks for the tip, PE!
It also includes the utterly brilliant
Depths of Peril!
.
Quote from: Arctic Blast on August 15, 2013, 05:25:02 PM
Quote from: steve58 on August 14, 2013, 01:44:06 PM
Humble Origin Bundle http://humblebundle.com
100% goes to charity or HumbleBundle tips. EA is not taking a cut of this.
Get the following on Origin, for $1 minimum:
Dead Space
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
Mirror's Edge
Dead Space 3
Medal of Honor
Pay the average (around $5) and also get:
Battlefield 3
Sims 3 Starter Pack (The Sims 3, The Sims 3 Late Night Expansion Pack, and The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff, Date Night bonus DLC)
The following games have Steam keys:
Dead Space
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
Medal of Honor
Mirror's Edge
That's just a ridiculously good deal. Especially when you consider it's likely games will be added to it. Got it just for Dead Space 3, Crysis 2 and Burnout.
They've just added
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Uprising (Steam key), and
Populous...
http://www.getloadedgo.com/ is back with a new Ubisoft deal.... 2 games for $10
PE
Game of Thrones Special Edition (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/26672/?snr=1_4_4__106_1) is being offered on Steam for $7.49 U.S. It includes:
- Game of Thrones
- Game of Thrones: Beyond the Wall - (Blood Bound) DLC
- Game of Thrones - Dog Pack DLC
- Game of Thrones - Weapon Pack DLC
I hadn't purchased this due to the bad reviews and the Act Control DRM, but apparently the Steam version of the game does not have the Act Control DRM. Now that the price has been so drastically reduced, I'm wondering if the game is worth it. Is it?
You know i was thinking that maybe there should be a stick'd thread to ask about games. One thread maybe titled "should I buy this game thread" For all us game whores. I always check forum game feedback for hints about whether i'll like a game or not. I know people ask in various threads, but maybe have a dedicated thread for this topic.
http://www.getloadedgo.com/
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With Witcher3 on the way, Steam and GoG are both running ridiculously low sales on the first two games in case anyone is interested and hasn't gotten them yet.
Putting it another way, you could buy Age of Wonder: Shadow Magic (the AoW games are also on sale at GoG this weekend, along with the new Conquistador game although they aren't being entirely obvious about it yet for some buggy reason) for $6, or both Witcher games for not much more total.
When is Witcher 3 due? I enjoyed the first one but couldn't get past the tutorial in the second. Is it worth giving it another chance?
Quote from: Gusington on August 23, 2013, 07:53:04 PM
When is Witcher 3 due? I enjoyed the first one but couldn't get past the tutorial in the second. Is it worth giving it another chance?
I had the same experience, enjoyed and even finished the first, but quit the 2nd a few hours past the tutorial.
The lastest DLC for Graviteam Tactics is off 50% at $3.50. It was released at $7.00.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSGTZ1969/graviteam-tactics-zhalanashkol-1969 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSGTZ1969/graviteam-tactics-zhalanashkol-1969)
Quote from: WallysWorld on August 24, 2013, 10:08:39 AM
The lastest DLC for Graviteam Tactics is off 50% at $3.50. It was released at $7.00.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSGTZ1969/graviteam-tactics-zhalanashkol-1969 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSGTZ1969/graviteam-tactics-zhalanashkol-1969)
Saw that, it seems all the modern stuff is on sale. Not really into the modern stuff. The maps are uninteresting to me, waiting for Shilovo 42.
Hey Rayfer IIRC I completed the tutorial and then something really bothered me about Witcher 2, can't remember what...I'm tempted to reinstall now. But I don't want to go through the tutorial again :/
i can't speak to Witcher2 at all because I got distracted by something and never got close to finishing 1. (I'm at an escort mission early in the game, which is hampered by the fact that I'm supposed to be lighting shrines to drive away undead dogs, or words to that effect.)
What I hear is that it was better than #1, but eh.
While Steam continues to bewilderingly not have a sale on WH40K things with the release of Space Hulk, the ultimate (probably) edition of Blood Bowl is for sale at 75%, US$7.50. Anyone with the slightest interest in humorous turn-based fantasy tactics, who hasn't picked it up yet, should strongly consider it.
Lots of Bioshock, Dead Island, and Sleeping Dogs material for sale this weekend at Gamersgate.
^Damn you Pratt...I have been interested in Blood Bowl...
I didn't realize it, but the "ultimate" version of Dungeonbowl is also on sale for $7.50, all DLC included, for the next 24 hours or thereabouts (or half-off the full price of the base game which is not itself on sale!) I'm kind of considering that since GW won't let me buy Retribution on sale yet. >:( (It's like a college version of Blood Bowl but the playing fields are dangerous dungeons.)
Forgot to mention that the Total War franchise is also on sale at Steam this weekend for 50% off everything, in case anyone hasn't picked up something there yet; no doubt this is preparation for Rome2. All the Gothic first-person adventure games are, too.
I have Blood Bowl on Steam, but have a love-hate relationship with it. My rolls are always terrible and the AI always manages to roll exactly what it needs to squeak out a win. I keep telling myself it's probably because I'm terrible at Blood Bowl, but the game's AI is amazingly anger-inspiring.
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 24, 2013, 05:43:26 PM
While Steam continues to bewilderingly not have a sale on WH40K things with the release of Space Hulk, the ultimate (probably) edition of Blood Bowl is for sale at 75%, US$7.50. Anyone with the slightest interest in humorous turn-based fantasy tactics, who hasn't picked it up yet, should strongly consider it.
Don't know if you saw this Warhammer sale, all steam keys.
http://getgamesgo.com/category/warhammer-40k-sale
Matrixgame's "Weekly" Deal has been updated:
Quote
This week's theme is Tin Soldier's series. From the 26th of August to the 02nd of September, Tin Soldiers: Julius Caesar and Tin Soldiers: Alexander the Great will be discounted to $19.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 50% with also the box for free! Pick up these classic games and follow the path of two great leaders to the victory!
Two good old games from Matrix (that honestly ought to be permanently $20 each by now, as I recall Alexander being somewhat buggy on Win XP2).
No, I hadn't seen the sale at GGG, but it appears to be over now as all prices are back to regular Steam ($30 for Retribution, to give the most pertinent example, since that's the game I'm after). I appreciate the thought, though!
Meanwhile, Brutal Legend (a quirky sandbox RTS game, kind of like the Spellforce series, by the guys who made Grim Fandango) is on sale at Steam until noon tomorrow for $5; the crazy Rock of Ages strategy game is on sale for $2; the almost-as-crazy Sim-strategy Lords of Football has finally gone 50% to $12.50 (I may pick up this one, I've had my eye on it for a while); and the survival-strategy indie game Shelter will release midweek on its maiden 10% off sale at $9. I'm thinking of grabbing that for my nieces, as I am somewhat evil and I'd like to see their reactions to trying to keep a momma and cute baby badgers alive in a survival-game forest... ;D
A lot of Dishonored material on sale at Gamersgate, along with a selection of the latest Lego games, (Harry Potter, Batman, LotR), plus all Magitech's games seem to be releasing on GG if they hadn't been already. (Indie competitors to the AAA-budget Total War games; a good time to run a sell on them before Rome 2 releases, and some people prefer the Magitech games. Certainly the only place to get what amounts to Three Kingdoms Total War, or a Rome Total War that spans to China. Well, without TW mods.)
http://www.indiegala.com/
IndieGala
Pay what you want for:
Theatre Of War Steam
Pay $2.49 or more and get also:
Steam Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 Steam
Steam Theatre of War 2 - Battle for Caen DLC Steam
Steam Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 Steam
Steam Theatre of War 2: Centauro DLC Steam
Pay $4.11 or more and get also:
Steam Theatre of War 3: Korea Steam
PE
PanzersEast, you're going to have to go on my ignore list; every time you put fingers to keyboard it costs me money! :(
Quote from: PanzersEast on August 27, 2013, 10:04:11 AM
http://www.indiegala.com/
IndieGala
Pay what you want for:
Theatre Of War Steam
Pay $2.49 or more and get also:
Steam Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 Steam
Steam Theatre of War 2 - Battle for Caen DLC Steam
Steam Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 Steam
Steam Theatre of War 2: Centauro DLC Steam
Pay $4.11 or more and get also:
Steam Theatre of War 3: Korea Steam
PE
Any opinions on the Theatre of war games....what's the difference from CM games.... I remember there some issues when they first came out, don't remember exactly what they were. Wasn't one of the issue no infantry in buildings or something of that nature.
opinions please.
Game Dev Tycoon on Steam. Not a bad price and I'm probably going to pick this up.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/239820/
^I was thinking about getting this as well. There's several amusing videos on YouTube.
Also, Dungeon Siege I, II, and III can be had on Steam right now for 4.99 - that's all three of them for five bucks. I'm not a big fan, but if you are, have at it.
I went ahead and bought Game Dev Tycoon. Which I should not have done, as I am working from home today. :-\
Amazon.com is having a huge sale (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=sr_aj?node=7266959011&ajr=0) on its digital PC games. One example is XCOM: Enemy Unknown (http://www.amazon.com/X-COM-ENEMY-Soldier-Slingshot-Online/dp/B00ELJRO1E/ref=sr_1_1171?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1377793032&sr=1-1171) with its two DLCs--Elite Soldier Pack & Slingshot--for $9.99 U.S.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 29, 2013, 10:24:19 AM
I went ahead and bought Game Dev Tycoon. Which I should not have done, as I am working from home today. :-\
Nice. I guess we all know how you will spend your 'working' afternoon then. ;D
Let us know what you think if you get a chance to fire it up.
Dang, Amazon has over 1100 PAGES of digital games on sale...
And yet, their sale on WH40K Retribution is part of an overall Dawn of War package (via Steam). Which is an utterly amazing deal for only $30, but I already own everything else. I just want Retri (and not the Last Stand add-on or its DLC which I don't care about).
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 29, 2013, 09:58:02 AM
Also, Dungeon Siege I, II, and III can be had on Steam right now for 4.99 - that's all three of them for five bucks. I'm not a big fan, but if you are, have at it.
I notice it's still on sale, and I have the games already, but please note that I can't tell from the descriptions if DS2 comes with its expansion pack which is pretty important for its story.
Quote from: W8taminute on August 29, 2013, 12:08:59 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 29, 2013, 10:24:19 AM
I went ahead and bought Game Dev Tycoon. Which I should not have done, as I am working from home today. :-\
Nice. I guess we all know how you will spend your 'working' afternoon then. ;D
Let us know what you think if you get a chance to fire it up.
Time will tell. It's pretty much a select-and-wait game, so I HAVE been working and letting it run (my work PC and game PC are separate so I can get away with that, ha).
- It's very repetitive. But then again, so is publishing games.
- It's frustrating trying to guess what will be a 'big' hit. You more or less will stumble on it eventually.
- The graphics are laughably simple.
- The sound is annoying.
- The developers inserted a "OH GOD THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS" kind of message in the game, which is kind of cool to see from a new developer.
- The timeline seems to more or less advance according to how the real world did (you start out being able to publish for the larger C64 (called G64 in the game) or the smaller-market-share PC, then it moves to incorporate their world's version of the NES, SNES, GameBoy, Genesis, and others).
In my game, which starts you in your garage, I made a couple of mediocre titles until finally I created a hit that got me more than a million dollars, which moved me into a nicer office (guess that game was my company's 'Doom'). After that, I made several craptastic titles that sucked away the cash. I desperately continued to research and up my programming, still producing crapola. Only, I finally realized that you have to build a new game engine to incorporate all the new stuff you've been researching - $*@*$!!!
I had created a hit (a flightsim) that helped save the company, then when I figured out the engine debacle I created a sequel to it that sold just as well. Good thing, because when I released the sequel, my company was down in the red.
I think an AAR on this might be forthcoming. I think it could be rather fun to write it up.
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Paradox games on sale on the Humble Bundle deal this week.
@Banzai_Cat
Despite your description of the game being a bit repetitive and has laughable graphics you've convinced me to go ahead and buy this title. The other elements you describe sound like my cup of tea. I laughed at your 'Doom' reference. I remember that game fondly. That's not why I laughed however. When you mentioned 'Doom' the first thought that popped in my head was the Dominion's 3 PBEM thread here at Grogheads entitled DOOM.
I just didn't want anyone thinking this is some kind of eye-candy fest; it's certainly not.
I finally finished my game - I went bankrupt after 14 years, 3 months, and 2 weeks of creating wondrous titles such as Star Bollicks, Flightmaster 1 through VII, Cockzapper, and several others that don't even deserve mentioning.
I think the goal of the game is to last 35 years, but the history seems to repeat real life. Systems like the Dreamcast (can't recall what this game calls it) come and go, and there's no real reason to buy licenses and develop games for them, because you know it's not going anywhere.
I guess part of my problem was not going into the Playstation/Xbox realms. I did buy a GameBoy license and tried to create a martial arts game for it, but it was so terribly reviewed I didn't bother to make another game for it.
QuoteAny opinions on the Theatre of war games....what's the difference from CM games....
The Theatre of War games are more like Soldiers: Hero's of WWII than Combat mission games, the infantry model is weak and missions have almost a puzzle aspect too them. While I enjoyed the first Theatre of War game, the series just never evolved.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 29, 2013, 02:27:08 PM
I just didn't want anyone thinking this is some kind of eye-candy fest; it's certainly not.
I finally finished my game - I went bankrupt after 14 years, 3 months, and 2 weeks of creating wondrous titles such as Star Bollicks, Flightmaster 1 through VII, Cockzapper, and several others that don't even deserve mentioning.
I think the goal of the game is to last 35 years, but the history seems to repeat real life. Systems like the Dreamcast (can't recall what this game calls it) come and go, and there's no real reason to buy licenses and develop games for them, because you know it's not going anywhere.
I guess part of my problem was not going into the Playstation/Xbox realms. I did buy a GameBoy license and tried to create a martial arts game for it, but it was so terribly reviewed I didn't bother to make another game for it.
Is this live on Steam now? Nice! I shall install my Steam copy. ;D
I picked this up several months back from the developer. It is a fun little game. I ended up making a game series at one point that reached 15 releases before people seemed to finally move on. And then my company collapsed like a house of cards.
Quote from: SgtRock on August 29, 2013, 03:01:15 PM
QuoteAny opinions on the Theatre of war games....what's the difference from CM games....
The Theatre of War games are more like Soldiers: Hero's of WWII than Combat mission games, the infantry model is weak and missions have almost a puzzle aspect too them. While I enjoyed the first Theatre of War game, the series just never evolved.
Also, the first game was released with massive coding and design problems; and while the original author has labored heroically to patch the game long after Battlefront basically gave up supporting it, and deserves all honor for doing so, I also had to throw away a patch after my anti-virus tagged it. Possibly an anti-virus error, but who knows. :( (The patch, more importantly, didn't help me like the game any better.)
Meanwhile, I noticed Sang-Froid was put back on sale at Steam this afternoon (probably they're gearing up for a Labor Day weekend sale). I shall sing its praises again each time I notice it on sale. Thus, ahem:
I AM A LUMBERJACK AND I'M OKAYYYY! I CHOP ALL NIGHT AND I SHOP ALL---{mauled to death by a werewolf}
Sang-Froid. Buy it, or I shall sing at you again.
(This advertisement was not paid for by the friends of Sang-Froid.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 29, 2013, 04:18:07 PM
Meanwhile, I noticed Sang-Froid was put back on sale at Steam this afternoon (probably they're gearing up for a Labor Day weekend sale). I shall sing its praises again each time I notice it on sale. Thus, ahem:
Steam is having a big Greenlight Indie sale right now. Some of them are 66% off.
Sang-Froid is one of them, so that's why you're seeing it on sale.
Steam Greenlight Salehttp://store.steampowered.com/sale/greenlightsale
Eador:MotB is 50% off. Some of you also enjoy Euro Truck Simluator 2 (66% off). Gnomoria, Inquisitor. Some other stuff.
Quote from: Nefaro on August 29, 2013, 04:21:52 PM
Some of you also enjoy Euro Truck Simluator 2 (66% off).
Yeah I bought this. Just completed Felixstowe-Rotterdam, and Felixstowe-Dover. Only got three speeding tickets and only collided with two other vehicles so far!
Picked up Game Dev Tycoon. It's well worth the money even at full price. Cute little game. Perfect for when you don't have a lot of time to waste and just need to play something for 15 to 30 minutes.
Quote from: W8taminute on August 29, 2013, 06:34:33 PM
Picked up Game Dev Tycoon. It's well worth the money even at full price. Cute little game. Perfect for when you don't have a lot of time to waste and just need to play something for 15 to 30 minutes.
Enjoying it too, for a light sim/management style game. :)
RO2 has smoother movement too. Much more playable. But some people think it's arcade already.
Quote from: jomni on August 30, 2013, 12:40:38 AM
RO2 has smoother movement too. Much more playable. But some people think it's arcade already.
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Quote from: Nefaro on August 30, 2013, 07:05:57 AM
Quote from: jomni on August 30, 2013, 12:40:38 AM
RO2 has smoother movement too. Much more playable. But some people think it's arcade already.
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I'm going to treat that as a reply to my Sang-Froid promotional attempts, since that makes as much sense as anything else, and move along. :)
(Jomni must be replying to a discussion about Red Orchestra 2 back upthread somewhere.)
Quote from: Nefaro on August 29, 2013, 04:21:52 PM
Steam is having a big Greenlight Indie sale right now. Some of them are 66% off.
Sang-Froid is one of them, so that's why you're seeing it on sale.
Steam Greenlight Sale
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/greenlightsale
Eador:MotB is 50% off. Some of you also enjoy Euro Truck Simluator 2 (66% off). Gnomoria, Inquisitor. Some other stuff.
True; I've already got everything on the list I care about (even Miner Wars 2081 which I haven't played yet but which looks like a brilliant nod to the old Descent series.)
"Any opinions on the Theatre of war games....what's the difference from CM games"
For the price that probably sounds like a very good deal.
Especially considering what those ToW games use to sell for.
Theatre of War is an "OK" introduction into this type of tactical wargame-Meaning of course,that you never heard of or played a CM or APOS/GTOS game or if you just want an APOS or CM lite type of tactical gaming fare!
But I wouldn't purchase it expecting anything from the Theatre of War series that would rival either a CM or an Achtung Panzer Operation Star game.
I wanted to like this series(ToW) because I was interested in the battles they were trying to depict and it looked like it could have had some decent potential at one time if someone who knew what He was doing was at the steering wheel,but it never met any of my pre-conceived expectations as far as improvements in the gameplay mechanics or in what I considered important gameplay issues that always seemed to be moderately addressed or improperly recognized and swept under the rug.I never expressed these issues in the ToW forums(others did),but those very same issues were constantly in the back of my mind and grated my ass also.
While I liked what the developers where aiming at with their theatre and battle choices.They just never seemed capable of hitting or coming close to the target as far as fixing and improving the mechanics for the game.
Which I found very disappointing!
There were a few modders who did some decent stuff for the game,but not enough to save the series from itself.
All the "SOS" fan replies were simply ignored and most if not all the fans and semi fans including myself,eventually abandoned the series and jumped ship.
It doesn't surprise me in the least that the whole series bundle is now practically being given away on Steam!
A few guys are or were still trying to reserect the game on the BF forums awhile ago,but I thought it to be a complete and total waste of effort.
The patient already died and no amount of CPR or life support was ever going to revive him.It's been long past the time for making final funeral arrangements and now it's time to let go and bury the corpse.
Personally,after playing APOS/GTOS and CM(Pre-CMFI),I wouldn't download the whole ToW series today,even if it were being offered as free.
With that said,the ToW series wasn't really bad it just wasn't really all that good either.
For its time it was acceptable,but not special or ground breaking.I never loved the game,but it was semi entertaining in its own not so special way.
I could probably write paragraph upon paragraph about all the things I didn't like about the ToW series,especially if I were to compare it in the light of todays CMBN or the APOS/GTOS games,but its hardly worth the effort considering the series is no longer a work in progress and has since passed on after its long bout with terminal incompetence cancer.
I suppose for less than $5.00 for the whole ToW series shebang you could probably get about a weeks worth of limited fun out of it before you finally gave up and said "WTF did I just try and play" and then go back to either CM or APOS/GTOS.
Next,you'll probably want to shelve or uninstall the ToW series forever(Like I have) and sit back scratch your head and wonder to yourself what might of or could have been with this series if someone of vision and competence had been producing the ToW series before it inevitably took its own life.
At one time I even thought it may have had the potential to rival APOS and even surpass CM in some respects-WTF was I thinking!
In reality and retrospect though,I doubt it could ever do either and was most likely doomed from its day one inception.
What surprises me most,is that it survived as long as it did before everyone realized how sick it was before it finally kicked the bucket.
ToW-Korea when it was announced entirely killed any further hopes or interests I had for this series and it looks like it also sealed the coffin with the final nail too,by not addressing(yet again)the poor mechanics issues of the game while just offering new content as a smoke and mirror substitute in an obviuos attempt to cover up it's basic inherent flaws.
ToW still reminds me in some respects of what the CM series was/is like but at least CM was able to gradually evolve and eventually morph away from a ToW type game.
And while Battlefront was able to move forward somewhat in improving both its graphics and gameplay mechanics in its effort to cater to and placate its core customer base for the CM series,ToW only stagnated,whithered and ultimately died by alienating their same customer base.
It's rather sad actually,because I would have liked to have seen this series evolve also for some strange unknown odd reason,but I'm not surprised either that I would one day be writing its eulogy and that fate would have its way and ToW would not be celebrated for any merits it sought during its long drawn out illness and uneventful demise but it would be unceremoniously relegated to and dumped upon the ash heap of PC wargaming history.
No fanfare,no mourning,no 21 gun salute followed by taps-just"POOF"now you see me,now you don't.This eventual unknown soldier(wargame) gets buried in an unmarked ethernet grave.
I still think the 3D maps in ToW look more graphically appealing than they currently do or ever did in CM though,but that's about the extent of my praise for anything ToW.
And one day,hopefully! GTOS will pick up the ball and run with it concerning a WW2 North African campaign the way it should have been done by the forever unloved and not so dearly departed ToW series.
Please ignore my comment must be a discussion a few pages back which I thought is current.
Quote from: jomni on August 30, 2013, 09:42:59 AM
Please ignore my comment must be a discussion a few pages back which I thought is current.
LOL. I just didn't know if you had accidentally posted it in the wrong thread, since there was no quote. Ain't nuthin'. ;)
Aliens: Colonial Marines on sale for 4.99 at Steam.
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 29, 2013, 04:18:07 PM
Meanwhile, I noticed Sang-Froid was put back on sale at Steam this afternoon (probably they're gearing up for a Labor Day weekend sale). I shall sing its praises again each time I notice it on sale. Thus, ahem:
I AM A LUMBERJACK AND I'M OKAYYYY! I CHOP ALL NIGHT AND I SHOP ALL---{mauled to death by a werewolf}
Sang-Froid. Buy it, or I shall sing at you again.
(This advertisement was not paid for by the friends of Sang-Froid.)
I bought into your hype ;) .....got the game........played thru day 3, it's a nice take on tower defense..like it so far. I don't know about you but i can't get the damn rifle to reload faster no matter how fast i click the damn rt mouse button....reload...reload...faster.. the damn wolves are coming....shit. there are alot of nice touches to the game, looking forward to continuing on.
Had to uninstall one of windows security updates to get the video's to play full screen, works fine now.
Budd, which brother are you playing? The axe guy is more melee oriented and doesn't load as fast as his brother who on the other hand is better at shooting and setting traps.
I played the shooty brother (which is supposedly harder), and even he's quite slow loading at the start -- but buying better guns and spending skill points on the proper skill (if I recall correctly) will help with that. So the loading will get easier as the game goes on (depending on how you spend your cash/skill), but you're ALWAYS going to be planning your shots out in advance. Or going for your axe after you've (literally) shot your wad. (Which is what the axy brother probably ought to be doing anyway. ;) )
Still, I love the tension involved in trying to load the rifle. 8) It's something most games naturally don't have. (For those who haven't played, it isn't hard to load the rifle, it just takes time and there are built-in limits to how fast your clicking the mouse button will help.)
all i've done is replay the first 3 days so far to get to know the game. I find myself watching that count down, should i holla, which one's attacking? come on stamina, hurry up. I playing the big boy with the ax to start with. It seems the game has some nice checks and balances to make it challenging. You have a gun, but it reloads slow, there's a number of wolves or such but they don't all attack at once, you can whack away with your ax but only a few times until your tired and useless. Seems like your going to have to use a combinations of things to be successful......nice. i don't mind challenging games as long as their fair.
Newegg is selling Civilization V: Brave New World (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=32-205-069) for $11.99 (and that's three dollars less than I purchased it for just a couple of days ago on sale at Amazon.com :().
But that's just one of the titles featured at Newegg's END-OF-SUMMER-SALE! (http://promotions.newegg.com/games/13-3979/index.html)
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^ I wish! I don't have time to add EUIII to my life right now, even though I've not played it. The dollar price...man, it's not about money, it's about time.
Quote from: Greybriar on September 03, 2013, 11:09:33 PM
Newegg is selling Civilization V: Brave New World (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=32-205-069) for $11.99 (and that's three dollars less than I purchased it for just a couple of days ago on sale at Amazon.com :().
But that's just one of the titles featured at Newegg's END-OF-SUMMER-SALE! (http://promotions.newegg.com/games/13-3979/index.html)
That deal is extremely tempting. Thanks for the heads up.
Bundle Stars has all the Men of War games for $3. I've bought from them before and they are trustworthy. They are all Steam keys, I know some do not like Steam.
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Quote from: Nefaro on November 19, 2012, 07:25:15 AM
I see Armada 2526 Gold is something like $6.
They have a lot of older stuff for dirt cheap, so it's worth the time to dig through to see if there may be anything your game hording rear missed, before. :P
Does anyone still play the original Red Orchestra ($2.49)? I think I saw it on the Steam Grogerry groups' multiplayer vote, so wondered if the whole community around that oldie moved on to RO2 yet.
I think Atilla60 still plays Red Orchestra.
TBH, most people have moved on to RO2 or Rising Storm. I bought RO1 for like $5 back during some sale and tried it a couple of times, and even for free it's pretty much a waste of time. We're talking one server with maybe 20 people on it if you're lucky.
Single Player is not worth your time.
I can't recommend it unless you have a for-sure group with which to play it.
RO2/RS however is an excellent game and gets my highest recommendation!
The Humble Bundle has all of Arcen's games this week. Some good games in there: https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
If anyone doesn't have CIV5, the whole package is $27.19, including BNW . Steam key.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/civilization-pack/
This isn't a sale item, but it's cheap (9.99) on Steam. Zafehouse Diaries. It's pretty cerebral and reminds me of the days of text-based adventure games. It's almost impossible to win and I keep managing to make the wrong decisions (hey, I thought two survivors could take out 26 zombies. I mean, these are the slow kind, right?). What's cool is you can import your own pictures and put yourself or your loved ones (or not-so-loved-ones) into the game, too.
Quote from: -budd- on September 07, 2013, 09:06:36 AM
If anyone doesn't have CIV5, the whole package is $27.19, including BNW . Steam key.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/civilization-pack/
Use this code and it drops to $21.76
GMG20-8MUTY-M21VN
GameFly has Torchlight II (PC Digital Download) (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-torchlight-ii/5004159?adtrackingid=cmju029) for $5 - 20% off with promo code GFDSEP20 = $4. Steam key. Might be a quick deal, so grab it now if you want it.
^Torchlight II is WELL worth that price. If you're into busy hack-and-slash dungeon-crawling that is, like me.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 07, 2013, 04:21:08 PM
^Torchlight II is WELL worth that price. If you're into busy hack-and-slash dungeon-crawling that is, like me.
there is some useful mods in the steam workshop for it also.
Not sure if this has been posted already so apologies in advance but these games are on sale at Steam:
Wargame: AirLand Battle $19.99 (50%)
Blood Bowl Chaos Edition $7.50 (75%)
They are part of the Focus Home Interactive Special Pack which also includes Cities XL platinum, Farm Sim 2013, and Divinity 2 developers cut, among others. It ends 42 hour from the time of this posting.
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/FocusWeekend?snr=1_lgerman_4__118
That Focus sale is a good one! (Although weirdly I don't recall seeing their WW2 game... maybe it's because I've managed to block the intensely stupid name from my mind, because I can't recall it OH DAMMIT I DO NOW, IT'S R.U.S.E!!! Still can't recall it being part of the sale, though. Great WW2 RTS.)
Update: oh, that's why, just looked it up on Steam -- Eugen Systems made it but published it through Ubisoft, not through Focus.
I picked up Airland on sale (already had pretty much everything else except Testament of Sherlock Holmes -- Focus is nothing if not a broad publisher!), and noticed that one of the packages included the first version of "Wargame" for practically nothing added in. I didn't get that because I gathered that the second game is an expanded and improved remake anyway so I'm not missing anything, but if I'm wrong someone should let me know I guess.
DCS Steam sale today!
Per the DCS Facebook Page: "On September 9th we will have a "Daily Deal" on Steam that will discount all DCS products by 70%."
I might pick up Blackshark 2 so I don't have to fool with the upgrade anymore. The only modules I don't own are the P51 and the MI-8, and the MI-8 isn't on Steam yet...and I'm not sure I want the P51 without any period equipment to use it against/with.
Quote from: republic on September 09, 2013, 06:54:09 AM
DCS Steam sale today!
Per the DCS Facebook Page: "On September 9th we will have a "Daily Deal" on Steam that will discount all DCS products by 70%."
I might pick up Blackshark 2 so I don't have to fool with the upgrade anymore. The only modules I don't own are the P51 and the MI-8, and the MI-8 isn't on Steam yet...and I'm not sure I want the P51 without any period equipment to use it against/with.
I was gonna spread the word around a bit, but they don't have sale prices up yet. Is it only a Steam sale or something, since they just recently got DCS World on there?
Quote from: republic on September 09, 2013, 06:54:09 AM
DCS Steam sale today!
Per the DCS Facebook Page: "On September 9th we will have a "Daily Deal" on Steam that will discount all DCS products by 70%."
I might pick up Blackshark 2 so I don't have to fool with the upgrade anymore. The only modules I don't own are the P51 and the MI-8, and the MI-8 isn't on Steam yet...and I'm not sure I want the P51 without any period equipment to use it against/with.
Republic -- you will probably get your wish about the P-51. Have you seen this yet??
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/508681281/dcs-wwii-europe-1944
They're almost at their half-way point after just a few days, so they'll more than likely hit their goad and then some...coming ~May 2014 (beta)
Just about all Crusader Kings/Crusader Kings II stuff is on sale at GamersGate.
Link (http://www.gamersgate.com/crusaderkings?aff=ggnews)
Quote from: Martok on September 09, 2013, 11:41:21 AM
Just about all Crusader Kings/Crusader Kings II stuff is on sale at GamersGate.
Link (http://www.gamersgate.com/crusaderkings?aff=ggnews)
If I'm not mistaken, the only things missing are the
Crusader Kings II: Customization Pack (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-CK2CUSP/crusader-kings-ii-customization-pack) and the
Crusader Kings II: Europa Universalis IV Converter (http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-CK2EU4C/crusader-kings-ii-europa-universalis-iv-converter). Everything else is marked down 66%.
Quote from: republic on September 09, 2013, 06:54:09 AM
DCS Steam sale today!
Per the DCS Facebook Page: "On September 9th we will have a "Daily Deal" on Steam that will discount all DCS products by 70%."
I might pick up Blackshark 2 so I don't have to fool with the upgrade anymore. The only modules I don't own are the P51 and the MI-8, and the MI-8 isn't on Steam yet...and I'm not sure I want the P51 without any period equipment to use it against/with.
I was considering getting the Combined Arms DLC, but wouldn't it just be better to play ARMA 2/3 instead?
Quote from: Martok on September 09, 2013, 11:41:21 AM
Just about all Crusader Kings/Crusader Kings II stuff is on sale at GamersGate.
Link (http://www.gamersgate.com/crusaderkings?aff=ggnews)
...don't forget the GG versions of CKII+DLC are not compatible with the Steam version...
I see the Matrix weekly sale is for 2 of their Close Combat games; Normandy and Arnhem for $19.99 each. Only one I ever played in this series was Cross of Iron and enjoyed it. Either of these two stand out as better than the other or is it more just a case which battle is more appealing to the buyer?
Quote from: Tpek on September 09, 2013, 12:38:57 PM
Quote from: republic on September 09, 2013, 06:54:09 AM
DCS Steam sale today!
Per the DCS Facebook Page: "On September 9th we will have a "Daily Deal" on Steam that will discount all DCS products by 70%."
I might pick up Blackshark 2 so I don't have to fool with the upgrade anymore. The only modules I don't own are the P51 and the MI-8, and the MI-8 isn't on Steam yet...and I'm not sure I want the P51 without any period equipment to use it against/with.
I was considering getting the Combined Arms DLC, but wouldn't it just be better to play ARMA 2/3 instead?
Short answer: yes. Combined Arms is a neat idea, but far from finished product.
Quote from: steve58 on September 09, 2013, 12:41:12 PM
Quote from: Martok on September 09, 2013, 11:41:21 AM
Just about all Crusader Kings/Crusader Kings II stuff is on sale at GamersGate.
Link (http://www.gamersgate.com/crusaderkings?aff=ggnews)
...don't forget the GG versions of CKII+DLC are not compatible with the Steam version...
Thanks for mentioning that!
Shrapnelgames is having a Fall "sale" (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=49956) through September 24th.
http://www.gamersfront.com/store/autumn_sale.html
Shat guys.... game prices drop like a sledge hammer from 20,000 feet. Looking at the trend.... within 4~6 months of release game prices are in half.
PE
That avatar is fantastic. And I don't even like Star Trek.
Aarklash: Legacy has a 10% release sale on Steam this weekend; looks interesting in a Baldur's Gateish tactical fantasy sort of way. Cyanide is the developer. The Joker's girlfriend Harley Quinn appears to be one of the player characters. :o
Activision sale of recent games (and a few older ones) at 25% off. I can vouch for the two Transformer games (which lead into the current "Prime" series now starting its 3rd season; you do kind of need both games instead of only one to get the full 'story', but they're worth it. The second game for all practical purposes is the extended climactic final third to the first game.) The Amazing Spiderman game is a sequel to the recent reboot movie, and far superior to it in every way. Made by the same designers as the old Spiderman 2 game, and somewhat similar in game mechanics and plot structure to their "Web of Shadows" game. Well worth the price for the stunning webslinging visuals alone.
Oh, did I mention VTM:Bloodlines has finally been released on Steam? Because it has. (Though I'd rather buy that from GoG or GG, since it really needs quite a bit of modding, but last time I checked it wasn't there yet.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 12, 2013, 03:30:53 PM
Aarklash: Legacy has a 10% release sale on Steam this weekend; looks interesting in a Baldur's Gateish tactical fantasy sort of way. Cyanide is the developer. The Joker's girlfriend Harley Quinn appears to be one of the player characters. :o
Activision sale of recent games (and a few older ones) at 25% off. I can vouch for the two Transformer games (which lead into the current "Prime" series now starting its 3rd season; you do kind of need both games instead of only one to get the full 'story', but they're worth it. The second game for all practical purposes is the extended climactic final third to the first game.) The Amazing Spiderman game is a sequel to the recent reboot movie, and far superior to it in every way. Made by the same designers as the old Spiderman 2 game, and somewhat similar in game mechanics and plot structure to their "Web of Shadows" game. Well worth the price for the stunning webslinging visuals alone.
Oh, did I mention VTM:Bloodlines has finally been released on Steam? Because it has. (Though I'd rather buy that from GoG or GG, since it really needs quite a bit of modding, but last time I checked it wasn't there yet.)
Aarklash is another game in the Confrontation universe that uses Cyanide/Focus's engine from the previous game (it's a real time yet pausable rts where you control 4 heroes with rpg like elements).
XCOM on sale for 9.99 @ Gamestop.
Humble Indie Bundle 9 (https://www.humblebundle.com/) is just ridiculous.
Trine 2 Complete, Mark of the Ninja, Eets Munchies Beta (I have no idea what this one is) and Brutal Legend for whatever you feel like playing. Beat the average and add FTL and Fez to the list...and whatever mystery items will appear next week.
Carrier Command $8 today on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/65740/
Humble Weekly Sale: Retro Shooters (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay at least $1 to get Steam keys.
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition!
If you pay $6 or more, you'll also receive Hard Reset Extended Edition and System Shock 2!
Quote from: Tpek on September 12, 2013, 04:15:37 PM
Aarklash is another game in the Confrontation universe that uses Cyanide/Focus's engine from the previous game (it's a real time yet pausable rts where you control 4 heroes with rpg like elements).
Interesting -- but what was the previous game? (It doesn't seem to be on Steam...)
I wish I had picked up Carrier Command yesterday; but I may finally grab the new Tomb Raider this weekend at $12 and change.
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 13, 2013, 07:51:36 AM
Quote from: Tpek on September 12, 2013, 04:15:37 PM
Aarklash is another game in the Confrontation universe that uses Cyanide/Focus's engine from the previous game (it's a real time yet pausable rts where you control 4 heroes with rpg like elements).
I wish I had picked up Carrier Command yesterday; but I may finally grab the new Tomb Raider this weekend at $12 and change.
Jason -- CC is still on sale for $8.24 for another ~27 hours...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/65740/
Stargunner (http://www.gog.com/news/free_release_stargunner) is being offered free at GOG.com as part of GOG's fifth birthday celebration.
Quote from: Greybriar on September 13, 2013, 09:38:22 AM
Stargunner (http://www.gog.com/news/free_release_stargunner) is being offered free at GOG.com as part of GOG's fifth birthday celebration.
Cool! I always love me some sci-fi scroller shooters (I really wish GOG could get
Gradius and/or
Life Force).
Ace Patrol $5 at Greenmangaming this weekend.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/ace-patrol/
(Since I previously bought Ace Patrol from GMG, don't know if this will work, but you can try using code GMG20-8MUTY-821VN....might knock off another $1)
Quote from: steve58 on September 13, 2013, 12:04:41 PM
Ace Patrol $5 at Greenmangaming this weekend.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/ace-patrol/
(Since I previously bought Ace Patrol from GMG, don't know if this will work, but you can try using code GMG20-8MUTY-821VN....might knock off another $1)
Wow, that was quick! Thanks for the heads up! Sold!
GameFly has a couple good deals. Steam keys...
Stardrive (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-stardrive/5005741) - $8 w/ code GFDSEP20
Rising Storm (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-rising-storm/5005899) - $5.43 w/ code GFDSEP20
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2013, 08:44:32 AM
GameFly has a couple good deals. Steam keys...
Stardrive (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-stardrive/5005741) - $8 w/ code GFDSEP20
Rising Storm (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-rising-storm/5005899) - $5.43 w/ code GFDSEP20
Ooooooh! I've been waiting for a Stardrive sale! Never used Gamefly before though - what would I be letting myself in for?
Quote from: Huw the Poo on September 14, 2013, 09:09:40 AM
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2013, 08:44:32 AM
GameFly has a couple good deals. Steam keys...
Stardrive (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-stardrive/5005741) - $8 w/ code GFDSEP20
Rising Storm (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-rising-storm/5005899) - $5.43 w/ code GFDSEP20
Ooooooh! I've been waiting for a Stardrive sale! Never used Gamefly before though - what would I be letting myself in for?
Was it ever fixed?
Sounds like its on its way to being fixed, but it may be a while. Skip down to the "Update" part in the following thread.
http://steamcommunity.com/app/220660/discussions/0/846957366706960320/
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tl;dr Zero is porting SD to another engine (Unity), it will have better graphics and will have much faster updates when it gets there due to better workflow but you will have to sit tight while he gets to the same level of progress that he has with SD on the current engine. Multiplayer should be much easier to implement too.
@ Huw -- GameFly used to be Direct2Drive. Its no better/no worse than most of the other online stores. At worst, you'll probably have to download the GameFly client app to get the Steam key. Once you have the key, you can uninstall the app...
Cool, thanks Steve. I think I'll probably jump in then. It already looks fun, development clearly hasn't been abandoned, and I haven't played this kind of game since Endless Space.
As it happens I didn't even have to download the client; it was a Steam key. Steve, thanks again for the advice and for providing the heads-up. I've been waiting patiently to play StarDrive for ages. :)
Thanks Steve, I finally pulled the trigger and got Rising Storm. Hopefully I'll get a chance to try it out tonight!
I'm hoping the same thing, Republic; I finally acquire StarDrive and my lady decides to start playing some hidden object shit. :(
Sounds like you need to surprise her with a new laptop :)
If only!
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2013, 10:05:23 AM
Sounds like its on its way to being fixed, but it may be a while. Skip down to the "Update" part in the following thread.
I'm pretty sure the guy announced that he was creating a sequel for
Stardrive. So further development may require a whole new purchase to benefit.
Quote from: Nefaro on September 14, 2013, 06:00:00 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2013, 10:05:23 AM
Sounds like its on its way to being fixed, but it may be a while. Skip down to the "Update" part in the following thread.
I'm pretty sure the guy announced that he was creating a sequel for Stardrive. So further development may require a whole new purchase to benefit.
The last I read, he was porting StarDrive to Unity before continuing development.
Hey guys, I just saw this.
JustFlight is having a very awesome sale: buy any two airliners (from the offered selection) for $29!
So for example I'm looking at the MD-87 and L-1011, and the total is $29, a savings of $46!
I'm actually considering buying 4 planes for $58 because the price is so awesome.
Linky: http://www.justflight.com/bundle
I haven't flown any of these planes, so I can't give any feedback on their quality.
Darn Kerbal Space Program calling my name again....on Steam for $13.79 in the daily deal......so far, strangely I have not pulled the trigger on all past sales. Will today be the day?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on September 15, 2013, 05:46:57 AM
Darn Kerbal Space Program calling my name again....on Steam for $13.79 in the daily deal......so far, strangely I have not pulled the trigger on all past sales. Will today be the day?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/
Good God, man!!!1one
It's fourteen bucks! You know you wanna!
Besides.. they're starting to put the Managerial facet into the game. It's already a blast just in the sandbox sim & rocket builder!
Quote from: Nefaro on September 15, 2013, 07:48:04 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on September 15, 2013, 05:46:57 AM
Darn Kerbal Space Program calling my name again....on Steam for $13.79 in the daily deal......so far, strangely I have not pulled the trigger on all past sales. Will today be the day?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/
Good God, man!!!1one
It's fourteen bucks! You know you wanna!
Besides.. they're starting to put the Managerial facet into the game. It's already a blast just in the sandbox sim & rocket builder!
I am just not sure I am intelligent enough to play this game:) It is tempting with the career stuff starting to sprinkle in....
Steve, I did pick up CC after all, thanks!
I already had the Tomb Raider reboot, so I picked up the most recent WW2 and modern Medal of Honor games, although I recall them being not especially well thought of. But they may have been finally swamped by Call of Duty and Battlefield, so... All the CoD games were on sale, but not enough of a sale for me to pick up anything after the first WW2 games (which I already had -- I think it's weird that CoD3 wasn't released for the PC, but the expansion pack to CoD1 kind of counts.)
One of these days I need to go back and finish working my way through the first Brothers in Arms game, and then its two sequels. I hit a desperately hard mission through an occupied village in the first game and didn't want to permanently downgrade the difficulty because I like seeing the unlocked extras of how they designed the game. But that isn't overly rational. ;)
Meanwhile, I'm not quite ready to pull the trigger on the Kerbals yet, even though I'm sure my nieces would go crazy for them, since I'd rather have the management structure and that will be a while. Good to see it finally moving along to that, though, even if in bits and pieces!
^Did you play through the new Tomb Raider? I bought it on sale but haven't touched it yet.
I'm playing through it now. It's been quite enjoyable thus far although I think I preferred the earlier bits that were grounded in reality as opposed to where I'm at now when the supernatural stuff comes into play. I enjoy the exploration aspects to it the most and the weapon and skill upgrade systems are interesting. There are a lot of quick-time events which I'm normally not a fan of but they're mostly well done here. The animations are very well done and whoever was in charge of animating the myriad death scenes of Lara is an extremely talented and creatively demented individual.
^Really can't beat that for an endorsement :)
Don't know if you've seen this (I think Brant posted it a few months ago) but it's pretty damned funny.
I love Conan...I have to watch this later when I'm on my gaming machine.
Revolution Under Siege is on sale at Desura for $11.25
http://www.desura.com/games/revolution-under-siege
I don't recall seeing that on sale very often, lately.
Quote from: Nefaro on September 16, 2013, 01:15:28 AM
Revolution Under Siege is on sale at Desura for $11.25
http://www.desura.com/games/revolution-under-siege
I don't recall seeing that on sale very often, lately.
No, it doesn't seem to... i remember waiting for it to get down to around that price, and then got lucky and got it for 3.75.... I almost felt bad about that ;-)
I though Matrix was consolidating their properties back under the roof. This being the explanation for why I can't download my Pride of Nations (and its expansions) which I bought on sale last year from Gamersgate onto my new rig.
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 16, 2013, 10:02:46 AM
I though Matrix was consolidating their properties back under the roof. This being the explanation for why I can't download my Pride of Nations (and its expansions) which I bought on sale last year from Gamersgate onto my new rig.
You should be able to download something you already bought? Can we not? Does Matrix now provide an alternate download?
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 16, 2013, 10:02:46 AM
I though Matrix was consolidating their properties back under the roof. This being the explanation for why I can't download my Pride of Nations (and its expansions) which I bought on sale last year from Gamersgate onto my new rig.
You definitely
should have a download for it. When a title is removed from Gamersgate, they replace it with another of the same name except that it has [OLD] tagged onto the end, in your Library. The download still works for them, however, so you've not lost it unless there's been a screw-up and yours wasn't properly replaced with the revised one.
I have a few with the [OLD] tag, that are no longer sold in the store, but they download just fine since I had purchased them before.
^^ Not that I've been able to figure out so far. I certainly don't even have a listing for Pr0n in my games library anymore to download the game from (or any of the other couple of Matrix games I got that way). One of these days when I'm thinking about it I'm going to try moving my GG downloader for this game from my old computer to my new one -- I doubt (for security reasons) that will work, but until I try I won't know for sure.
There was a time when Pr0n had such a poor reputation that GG was selling it for $5 when NOT on sale! -- although that price was no doubt set by Paradox who had partnered with Matrix to distribute the game at that time.
Nefaro, my games list (which I'm looking at right this moment) definitely goes straight from Patrician IV (and its DLC) to Primal Carnage (which I somehow have 2 copies of and have never played). No Pr0n, much less its DLC. Not at Vainglory either. Scanned the whole list.
Weird. I just checked my list and PrON is still there for download.
Checked my gamersgate and I still have pron, rise of prussia and ww1 gold.
This weeks Matrixgame deal (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1192/WWII.Classics.for.the.Weekly.Deal!):
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This week's Deal is focused on two WWII Classics. From the 16th to the 22th of September, the legendary Norm Koger's The Operational Art of War III and the recently updated Advanced Tactics: Gold will be discounted to $19.99/$29.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 50%! Pick up these classic games for a unique wargaming experience, you will not regret it!
I'm grabbing TOAW3, no questions asked.
My Gamers Gate Library still have ProN.. with OLD next to it, like Nefaro mentioned.. and all the DLC's..
Maybe you bought it somewhere else and just forgot where ;)
I know sometimes I forget where I bought something!
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on September 16, 2013, 12:31:47 PM
Weird. I just checked my list and PrON is still there for download.
Same.
It's listed as, "Pride Of Nations (Old)".
I was also wondering something similar to Tuna - are you sure you picked that one up at Gamersgate, or was it elsehwere?
some pretty good deals on 2k games....bioshock infinite only $13, plus you get Mafia II free. Very tempted....just don't know if I have the time for another big game like this.
http://digital.gamefly.com/?stop_mobi=once&cid=2kgd091613#!/promotion/426
***also use this code and get 20% more off....so Bio is only $10
GFDSEP20
Mafia II's not all that great. I'd wait till it goes lower. You might like it more than I, but I love that Guido gangster stuff. L.A. Noire was a lot more fun, but I don't see it on that list.
I'd avoid Shattered Union if you haven't already. I got it on Steam for a cheap price, but it doesn't work on my PC.
Quote from: Toonces on September 16, 2013, 01:03:24 PM
I'm grabbing TOAW3, no questions asked.
It's a great game but the last official patch sort of left the game and community in disarray and there is no fix on the horizon.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on September 15, 2013, 03:59:28 PM
Don't know if you've seen this (I think Brant posted it a few months ago) but it's pretty damned funny.
Does anyone know if this game is just a bunch of falling and sliding through different scenes?
I played Shattered Union when it was new and loved it, FWIW.
^ I liked Shattered Union a lot, too (I did the review over at Wargamer way, way back when for the Xbox version). I was disappointed I couldn't get it to work on my system.
Quote from: CptHowdy on September 16, 2013, 12:45:12 PM
Checked my gamersgate and I still have pron, rise of prussia and ww1 gold.
Superweird (ditto SDR, Nefaro, and Tuna) -- I also bought RoP from them, pretty close to when I bought Pr0n, and it isn't there either.
But I know I didn't just dream this, because I was fiddling around on my laptop the other day and found my GG downloaders for Pron and RoP!
I'm starting to wonder if I bought them on a different account (I definitely bought them no earlier than last autumn), and then later back during this spring I started becoming a slut for sales on Steam and GG (and GoG) and created a new account. I don't recall doing so, but that would explain all the details as far as I know. Hm... how to test this theory...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/247295/
p.s. apparently you can grab this even if you don't currently have SR4, so if you think you may get SR4 in the future, click "Install Game" and it will add it to your account.
Strategic War in Europe $3.74 @ GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SWIE/strategic-war-in-europe
Thanks. Just burned off some of my blue coins and it is mine.
Skyward Collapse from Arcen Games is on sale for $2.99 for a few days on GamersGate.
I waffled about picking it up since it sounded more like a juggling act than a strategy game, since you don't really control a single side. But at this price, it's worth checking out. Especially since it's Arcen, there will certainly be some unique gameplay.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SKYWARD/skyward-collapse
Big bundle of "DRM Free" Indie RPGs for Desura and/or Steam:
http://bundle-in-a-box.com/
Currently starting at $1.99 .. you can get the extras for $5.49 and up.
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The games are:
Unemployment Quest (Windows/Desura)
The Siege of the Necromancer (Windows/Mac/Desura)
Hack, Slash, Loot (Windows/Mac/Linux/Steam/Desura)
Styrateg (Windows/Mac)
Inaria (Windows)
Dungeon Fray (Windows/Linux/Desura)
Empires and Dungeons 2 (Windows)
Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon (Windows/Desura)
Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land (Windows)
The Wizard from Tarnath Tor (Windows/Mac/Desura)
Northmark: Hour of the Wolf (Windows/Mac)
The Wizard's Lair (Windows/Mac/Linux/Desura)
Telepath RPG: Servants of God (Windows/Mac/Linux)
Unemployment Quest? :/
Quote from: Nefaro on September 19, 2013, 01:04:38 PM
Big bundle of "DRM Free" Indie RPGs for Desura and/or Steam:
http://bundle-in-a-box.com/
Currently starting at $1.99 .. you can get the extras for $5.49 and up.
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The games are:
Unemployment Quest (Windows/Desura)
The Siege of the Necromancer (Windows/Mac/Desura)
Hack, Slash, Loot (Windows/Mac/Linux/Steam/Desura)
Styrateg (Windows/Mac)
Inaria (Windows)
Dungeon Fray (Windows/Linux/Desura)
Empires and Dungeons 2 (Windows)
Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon (Windows/Desura)
Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land (Windows)
The Wizard from Tarnath Tor (Windows/Mac/Desura)
Northmark: Hour of the Wolf (Windows/Mac)
The Wizard's Lair (Windows/Mac/Linux/Desura)
Telepath RPG: Servants of God (Windows/Mac/Linux)
Is this BIAB site any good?
Especially since most of the good games are direct-download-only.
Quote from: Tpek on September 19, 2013, 01:14:59 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on September 19, 2013, 01:04:38 PM
Big bundle of "DRM Free" Indie RPGs for Desura and/or Steam:
http://bundle-in-a-box.com/
Currently starting at $1.99 .. you can get the extras for $5.49 and up.
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The games are:
Unemployment Quest (Windows/Desura)
The Siege of the Necromancer (Windows/Mac/Desura)
Hack, Slash, Loot (Windows/Mac/Linux/Steam/Desura)
Styrateg (Windows/Mac)
Inaria (Windows)
Dungeon Fray (Windows/Linux/Desura)
Empires and Dungeons 2 (Windows)
Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon (Windows/Desura)
Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land (Windows)
The Wizard from Tarnath Tor (Windows/Mac/Desura)
Northmark: Hour of the Wolf (Windows/Mac)
The Wizard's Lair (Windows/Mac/Linux/Desura)
Telepath RPG: Servants of God (Windows/Mac/Linux)
Is this BIAB site any good?
Especially since most of the good games are direct-download-only.
I just grabbed the bundle because I wanted to check out a few of these RPGs and roguelikes (at least one I've not seen before), along with the choose-your-own-"Adventure Books" to see how enjoyable those are.
It sent me an email with a direct link to a user-specific download page that has a direct DRM-free installer download link for all the games, along with Desura keys for those that are hosted there, and a Steam key for Hack Slash Loot (probably the only Steam game in the lot that has been Greenlit or whatevah).
I'm not sure how long the download page link will be good for, so I'll just burn the installers to a couple disks and possibly drop them on an external hard drive. The file sizes are pretty small, being indies without super flashy graphics. There's no login that I see but the page url has a user code at the end and some additional content code listed. *shrug* I'm alright with this since it's DRM free so I can make backups. Probably don't ever have to use the link again.
Supposedly some of the profits go to indie dev funding.. I'm guessing at Desura? Dunno. But I saved a chunk of money on a couple of these I had been eyeing for awhile (like
Frayed Knights).
Hah! It's Bundle Weekend or something..
Humble Bundle has an Egosoft deal that just started. All of the X series games for $6!
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
So for those of you who want to check out the whole X-series... notably X3 Reunion/Terran Conflict/Albion Prelude, you can get the whole line for six bucks!
Quote from: Nefaro on September 19, 2013, 02:08:57 PM
Hah! It's Bundle Weekend or something..
Humble Bundle has an Egosoft deal that just started. All of the X series games for $6!
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
So for those of you who want to check out the whole X-series... notably X3 Reunion/Terran Conflict/Albion Prelude, you can get the whole line for six bucks!
I've started playing Albion Prelude as a simple Humble Merchant....... but one that will kill ya for a few credits... :P
PE
From 20 to 29 September 2013, Eagle Dynamics will have a 60% off Autumn sale for the following DCS products:
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $19.99
DCS: UH-1H Huey, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $19.99
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3. $49.99 now $19.99
DCS: A-10C Warthog. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: Black Shark 2. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: P-51D Mustang. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: Combined Arms. $29.99 now $11.99
DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade. $29.99 now $11.99
A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $5.99
Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $5.99
I guess I might pick up Mi-8
GoG.com is having a couple specials:
Wing Commander Series Sale (http://www.gog.com/promo/wing_commander_series_promo_190913) for the ~19 hours. Gog also now has Privateer 2: The Darkening (http://www.gog.com/news/release_privateer_the_darkening) for $5.99
RPG Special (http://www.gog.com/promo/rpg_weekend_promo_200913). Includes Wizardry 6+7 for $2.39 and Wizardry 8 for $3.99 for the next ~3 days...
Quote from: -budd- on September 17, 2013, 06:45:26 PM
Strategic War in Europe $3.74 @ GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SWIE/strategic-war-in-europe
Thanks. Grabbed it. Looks a lot like the old Hitler's War board game. I know there's one out there somewhere that's faithful to that version though.
Quote from: republic on September 19, 2013, 05:24:20 PM
From 20 to 29 September 2013, Eagle Dynamics will have a 60% off Autumn sale for the following DCS products:
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $19.99
DCS: UH-1H Huey, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $19.99
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3. $49.99 now $19.99
DCS: A-10C Warthog. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: Black Shark 2. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: P-51D Mustang. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: Combined Arms. $29.99 now $11.99
DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade. $29.99 now $11.99
A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $5.99
Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $5.99
I guess I might pick up Mi-8
Is the P-51D Mustang a complete game like A-10c Warthog or is it just the plane that you then use in an existing world...like Rise of Flight does it?
Quote from: Rayfer on September 20, 2013, 11:44:47 AM
Quote from: republic on September 19, 2013, 05:24:20 PM
From 20 to 29 September 2013, Eagle Dynamics will have a 60% off Autumn sale for the following DCS products:
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $19.99
DCS: UH-1H Huey, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $19.99
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3. $49.99 now $19.99
DCS: A-10C Warthog. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: Black Shark 2. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: P-51D Mustang. $39.99 now $15.99
DCS: Combined Arms. $29.99 now $11.99
DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade. $29.99 now $11.99
A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $5.99
Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $5.99
I guess I might pick up Mi-8
Is the P-51D Mustang a complete game like A-10c Warthog or is it just the plane that you then use in an existing world...like Rise of Flight does it?
Hell.. I think they still only have the usual Black Sea area modelled in the DCS series, amiright? I get the impression that you're just flying the P-51 around on the modern Black Sea map. Is this correct?
Yes
AI War Bundle at GamersGate for $4.25 US.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-AIW4YAE/ai-war-four-year-anniversary-edition-bundle
Quote from: steve58 on September 16, 2013, 12:45:49 PM
This weeks Matrixgame deal (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1192/WWII.Classics.for.the.Weekly.Deal!):
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This week's Deal is focused on two WWII Classics. From the 16th to the 22th of September, the legendary Norm Koger's The Operational Art of War III and the recently updated Advanced Tactics: Gold will be discounted to $19.99/$29.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 50%! Pick up these classic games for a unique wargaming experience, you will not regret it!
...FYI
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VR Designs provides you an asset you cannot miss! The Official Strategy Guide for Advanced Tactics Gold.
Remember that the game is discounted to $19.99/$29.99 (Digital/Boxed version) until the 22nd of September, so it is the right time to take advantage of this. Also the Guide should be big help to any Advanced Tactics Gold general, but also very insightfull for non-AT players that are curious about how this game plays. Download the .pdf file HERE (http://www.matrixgames.com/files/AdvancedTacticsGold_StrategyGuide.zip)!
Quote from: mirth on September 20, 2013, 03:09:56 PM
AI War Bundle at GamersGate for $4.25 US.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-AIW4YAE/ai-war-four-year-anniversary-edition-bundle
picked this up but my key for ancient shadows wasn't accepted by steam and I didn't get a key for vengeance of the machine. I realize I don't need to add these games to steam to play them but like to have them on my list of steam games. I have contacted gamersgate support so hopefully they can resolve the issue. anyone else purchase this and have any issues? the base game and first three expansions were added to steam with no problems.
Quote from: CptHowdy on September 20, 2013, 06:00:47 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 20, 2013, 03:09:56 PM
AI War Bundle at GamersGate for $4.25 US.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-AIW4YAE/ai-war-four-year-anniversary-edition-bundle
picked this up but my key for ancient shadows wasn't accepted by steam and I didn't get a key for vengeance of the machine. I realize I don't need to add these games to steam to play them but like to have them on my list of steam games. I have contacted gamersgate support so hopefully they can resolve the issue. anyone else purchase this and have any issues? the base game and first three expansions were added to steam with no problems.
heard back from them. they just say I don't need steam for these games and they cant do anything. pretty much what I expected. perhaps I will contact arcen games and see if I can get two keys that work on steam!
JustFlight is having a 50% off sale on the Commercial Level Simulations MD81/82 aircraft; use promo code "weekend" at checkout (comes to just under $20).
http://www.justflight.com/product/md-81-82-jetliner-download
Quote from: steve58 on September 20, 2013, 09:09:38 AM
GoG.com is having a couple specials:
Wing Commander Series Sale (http://www.gog.com/promo/wing_commander_series_promo_190913) for the ~19 hours. Gog also now has Privateer 2: The Darkening (http://www.gog.com/news/release_privateer_the_darkening) for $5.99
RPG Special (http://www.gog.com/promo/rpg_weekend_promo_200913). Includes Wizardry 6+7 for $2.39 and Wizardry 8 for $3.99 for the next ~3 days...
Eschalon Book 2 also on sale for less than $5. Reviewed at grogheads recently.
Quote from: CptHowdy on September 20, 2013, 07:31:57 PM
Quote from: CptHowdy on September 20, 2013, 06:00:47 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 20, 2013, 03:09:56 PM
AI War Bundle at GamersGate for $4.25 US.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-AIW4YAE/ai-war-four-year-anniversary-edition-bundle
picked this up but my key for ancient shadows wasn't accepted by steam and I didn't get a key for vengeance of the machine. I realize I don't need to add these games to steam to play them but like to have them on my list of steam games. I have contacted gamersgate support so hopefully they can resolve the issue. anyone else purchase this and have any issues? the base game and first three expansions were added to steam with no problems.
heard back from them. they just say I don't need steam for these games and they cant do anything. pretty much what I expected. perhaps I will contact arcen games and see if I can get two keys that work on steam!
My
AI War keys from Gamersgate were for unlocking the
AI War games. Not Steam keys.
Quote from: Nefaro on September 20, 2013, 08:55:02 PM
Quote from: CptHowdy on September 20, 2013, 07:31:57 PM
Quote from: CptHowdy on September 20, 2013, 06:00:47 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 20, 2013, 03:09:56 PM
AI War Bundle at GamersGate for $4.25 US.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-AIW4YAE/ai-war-four-year-anniversary-edition-bundle
picked this up but my key for ancient shadows wasn't accepted by steam and I didn't get a key for vengeance of the machine. I realize I don't need to add these games to steam to play them but like to have them on my list of steam games. I have contacted gamersgate support so hopefully they can resolve the issue. anyone else purchase this and have any issues? the base game and first three expansions were added to steam with no problems.
heard back from them. they just say I don't need steam for these games and they cant do anything. pretty much what I expected. perhaps I will contact arcen games and see if I can get two keys that work on steam!
My AI War keys from Gamersgate were for unlocking the AI War games. Not Steam keys.
yes I know they aren't steam keys but I can add the keys to steam and have the games available when I run steam. I was able to do this for the base game and the first 3 dlc. my key for the 4th did not work and as I understand there is no key available for the last dlc. it is no big deal, I just figured i would be able to add all of it to steam since most of it worked.
straight from steam
Which retail / digital CD Keys are accepted on Steam?
All retail Valve games and a number of third-party games can be registered to your Steam account. All of the following games can be registered through Steam:
◾Valve CD Keys in this format: ####-#####-####
◾Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
◾Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
◾Age of Empires III: Complete Collection CD Keys in this format: 1ABCD-D3FGH-45I67
◾AI War CD Keys in various formats
◾AirBuccaneers CD Keys in this format: 1ABCD-D3FGH-45I67 etc...
quite a list of games i just listed the first few. the keys from GG do work on steam except the one for the 4th dlc. GG told me to contact arcengames and ask why that key doesn't work. haven't heard back from them yet.
I see. So he just used the same Steam keys as his own serial codes. That's pretty handy.
Although my original Gamersgate purchases of AI War happened before he got on Steam (I think), so that may not work for mine. Doesn't matter as I bought the whole collection again on Steam for something ridiculous.. like $4. Just because I didn't have the last expansion, which pretty much cost the same as the whole thing on sale. :D
Gamefly has Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World Expansion Pack (PC Digital Download) $9.99 - 20% off with coupon code GFDSEP20 = $7.99 (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-sid-meier's-civilization-v-brave-new-world/5006002?adtrackingid=cmju029)
...as with all things Civ V, its a Steam code.
p.s. Greenmangaming (http://www.greenmangaming.com/civilization-deals/) has Civ V and Gods+Kings on sale ($7.50 each)
New week, new Matrixgames Deal (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1204/Decisive.Battles.of.World.War.II.for.the.Deal!)!
This week's Deal features two games that relieve two pivotal moments of WWII.
From the 23rd to the 29th of September, Battle of Normandy and Battle of Italy will be discounted to $19.99/$29.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 50%! Pick up these challenging titles to test your skills in memorable battles of modern history.
Quote from: steve58 on September 23, 2013, 08:23:19 AM
New week, new Matrixgames Deal (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1204/Decisive.Battles.of.World.War.II.for.the.Deal!)!
This week's Deal features two games that relieve two pivotal moments of WWII.
From the 23rd to the 29th of September, Battle of Normandy and Battle of Italy will be discounted to $19.99/$29.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 50%! Pick up these challenging titles to test your skills in memorable battles of modern history.
Ha! At last, one I've been waiting for...Battles in Normandy. Played the demo awhile back, been waiting for a sale like this.
Leviathan Warships is on sale at Gamersgate 75% off today.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-LEVIATHAN/leviathan-warships (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-LEVIATHAN/leviathan-warships)
The new IndieRoyale bundle has Sengoku and March of Eagles in it, redeemable on Steam. Minimum payment is pretty low at the moment.
http://www.indieroyale.com/
What is the final group decision here on March of Eagles?
Pass.
Alrighty then.
BETHESDA GET LOADED OFFER
GetLoadedGo sale for Bethesda choose any
2 for
$15.
http://getloadedgo.com
- Dishonored
- Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY Deluxe
- Doom 3 BFG
- Fallout 3: GOTY
- RAGE
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY
- Quake IV
- Brink Complete Pack
- Quake III: Arena
- Hunted: The Demons Forge
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The Mass Effect series is on sale over at GG.
$19.95 for the trilogy, but 1 and 2 are 4.99 each and 3 is 5.99.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MET/mass-effect-trilogy
I know my math is bad, but I don't see how buying the trilogy together is a good thing. I would think the Guide is included in the trilogy price, but I don't see it listed.
GOG has a sale (http://www.gog.com/promo/strategy_first_weekend_promo_270913?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=strategy_first_weekend_promo_270913) called "Strategy Firsts and Seconds". Among other games, it includes Space Empires IV Deluxe and Disciples 2 Gold.
Also, GamersGate is having a sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=icebergweekend&aff=news) on various Iceberg titles, including StarDrive and Endless Space Gold Edition.
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Fantastic tip Eyebiter! I hats that login
I gather the GG Mass Effect trilogy doesn't add up correctly because it contains the Digital Deluxe editions of the second two games, which in turn don't really add anything to the single-player experience but do feature some visual artwork and the soundtracks.
More annoyingly for me (I picked up the ME trilogy finally thanks to this sale), GG also has all the Dawn of War games and add-ons for sale, but decided to put Retribution at only 33% separately while including it at 75% off bundled with all other DoW2 material. So I can pay $15 for rebuying the first two DoW2 games, or pay MORE (but still at a discount) to buy Retribution by itself. >:(
I'll wait. I have plenty to entertain me.
I'm tempted by SEIV but that's not the one with the realtime 3D battles is it?
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 28, 2013, 08:42:13 PM
I gather the GG Mass Effect trilogy doesn't add up correctly because it contains the Digital Deluxe editions of the second two games, which in turn don't really add anything to the single-player experience but do feature some visual artwork and the soundtracks.
I grabbed ME3, played it for an hour, then realized I really wanted to go through 2 again so I went ahead and bought it as well. I didn't want to go all the way back to 1 so I got the "Genesis" add-on for ME2 to set everything the way I wanted it before getting into ME2.
The 3 ending was horrible, but Bioware created what looks like a free DLC for ME3 to provide alternative endings. On top of that, it looks like there's plans in the works for an ME4.
Anybody heard of "Simply CDkeys"? Apparently its a digital distributor in the UK. They have X-com: The Bureau on sale for 9.99 GBP. Comes to just over $16 USD...I gave the site a chance and got my steam key instantly. Downloading now.
Cliffs of Dover $9.90 unil 30 September
http://www.justflight.com/product/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Just+Flight+-+Weekend+Offer+27+September+2013&utm_content=Just+Flight+-+Weekend+Offer+27+September+2013+CID_5d5270b16bc9c82451fe6aca44f87b25&utm_source=cm&utm_term=IL-2%20Sturmovik%20Cliffs%20of%20Dover%20Download
Use discount code WEEKEND during the checkout.
Apparently it is $5 here.
http://getgamesgo.com/category/cheap-as-chips?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cheap+as+Chips+Sep+2013&utm_content=Cheap+as+Chips+Sep+2013+CID_92c66a8f745e80d96954d50d332d9ebf&utm_source=cm&utm_term=Click%20here%20for%20Cheap%20as%20Chips
Is it worth it?
Thanks...for $5 I took a chance on COD....
Quote from: W8taminute on September 28, 2013, 09:07:03 PM
I'm tempted by SEIV but that's not the one with the realtime 3D battles is it?
No, just a simple 2D representation which you don't have to use.
If you're at all interested in SEIV, W8, I
urge you to pick it up. It's still regarded by some as the 4X to beat, and with good reason. It's just an insanely good game, configurable as
hell and with so much to do. It's a time sink, but in a very good way. I still play it to this day.
By the way, if you do pick it up and want more than the default number of systems (look around and you'll find the .ini hack to allow this), you'll also want a system names mod so that you don't end up with systems with no names at all (this actually happens). Let me know and I'll email it to you, as it's only a text file.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 28, 2013, 10:44:18 PM
Anybody heard of "Simply CDkeys"? Apparently its a digital distributor in the UK. They have X-com: The Bureau on sale for 9.99 GBP. Comes to just over $16 USD...I gave the site a chance and got my steam key instantly. Downloading now.
I have not used them specifically, but have used a number of those "CDKEY" type shops and my experiences have been very good....I don't have any hesitation in using them. Only thing to watch out for is the version they have for sale. Sometimes they have region specific ones that only work in certain parts of the world, that is why they can be cheaper sometimes. Other than that, my experiences have been fine....price wise you can't beat what they have sometimes, especially for new games.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on September 29, 2013, 02:22:12 AM
No, just a simple 2D representation which you don't have to use.
If you're at all interested in SEIV, W8, I urge you to pick it up. It's still regarded by some as the 4X to beat, and with good reason. It's just an insanely good game, configurable as hell and with so much to do. It's a time sink, but in a very good way. I still play it to this day.
By the way, if you do pick it up and want more than the default number of systems (look around and you'll find the .ini hack to allow this), you'll also want a system names mod so that you don't end up with systems with no names at all (this actually happens). Let me know and I'll email it to you, as it's only a text file.
Excellent. I'm a veteran of SEIII and prefer the 2D battle system vs. the 3D system in SEV. So I took the plunge and picked up the game! I'm going to have to set aside some time for this gem after I finish with Rome 2 Total War. Talk about time sinks. But that's exactly what we grogheads love isn't it? ;D
Thanks for your offer for the mod on the system names. I'd love to use it. I'll PM you my email address.
Cheers!
any opinions on titan quest it's on sale on steam for $2.99 or $3.99 for gold version with the immortal throne. It's looks like it plays like torchlight2. Worth picking up?
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/402/
Quote from: -budd- on September 29, 2013, 07:27:34 PM
any opinions on titan quest it's on sale on steam for $2.99 or $3.99 for gold version with the immortal throne. It's looks like it plays like torchlight2. Worth picking up?
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/402/
I own it and I've heard good things about it...but the graphics and controls are pretty dated...I just couldn't stick with it. Its quite a bit different from Torchlight 2 from an ease of use or "fun factor" at least for me.
All the Victoria games and expansions are currently 75% off at Gamersgate for the next couple of days, including the Heart of Darkness expansion for only $5.
Keep in mind, GG's editions of the Paradox games do not work with Steam (or vice versa), so there's no point buying any updates here if, like me, you got your games on Steam.
Fortunately, Paradox put all the Vicky paraphenalia on Steam for 75% off, too. :)
(The Warlock game and accoutrements are also on sale at Steam, not GG, including an overall Ultimate Edition.)
If you prefer, Steam is having the same sale on Victoria games (http://store.steampowered.com/app/42960/) that GamersGate is having. So if you want the Steam version, there you go.
$9.99 for the complete Victoria/Victoria 2 collection is just a fantastic deal. Anyone interested in the game should pick it up instantly at this price. Vicky 2 Heart of Darkness with the very easy to install PDM mod may be my favorite Paradox game of all. I actually went back to Vicky 2 after a stint with EUIV -- I find it's just a deeper, more interesting game.
again, a steal at this price --
EDIT -- just checked out the GG deal, which may be a mistake, but the "Victoria Collection" on GG does *not* seem to include the Heart of Darkness expansion -- ?? In which case, the Steam deal that does include HoD is a no brainer -- go with Steam.
Matrixgames latest Deal of the week:
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It's always nice to start a week with a new Deal!
This week we are going to offer you an amazing WWII wargame and its expansion. From the 30th of September to the 06th of October, Kharkov: Disaster on the Donets and its expansion Across the Dnepr: Second Edition will be discounted to $19.99/$29.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 60%! Pick up this series for an amazing wargaming experience!
Huh. Am I wrong, or are those the relatively newest games Matrix has ever put on the weekly sale?
Meanwhile, Gamersgate is putting pretty much every "pirate" themed game on sale this week, along with every vaguely "Venice" themed game, every economic naval game, and every combination thereof. Or possibly it's every pirate themed game plus other games in series related to those games (thus the Two World games are on sale but only the most recent iteration has anything specifically to do with pirates).
No doubt this is due to the rise of Rise of Venice.
^Is Rise of Venice actually on sale at GG?
Quote from: Gusington on October 01, 2013, 07:03:58 PM
^Is Rise of Venice actually on sale at GG?
No. I believe his "..and everything vaguely Venice" reference was to
The Guild 2 series also being on sale, since one of it's expansions was Venice.
Better off that way, I'll wait for a sale. Underwhelmed so far by what I've seen of Rise of Venice anyway and no one here seems to be playing it.
Quote from: Gusington on October 01, 2013, 09:13:12 PM
Better off that way, I'll wait for a sale. Underwhelmed so far by what I've seen of Rise of Venice anyway and no one here seems to be playing it.
I saw it about a month or so back and wrote up a mock review for the devs. You summed it up nicely in that second sentence.
If you really love trading sims, you
might like it. I prefer more action and options, such as what
Pirates! offered.
It's the Venice part that hooks me moreso than the trading...
Quote from: Nefaro on October 01, 2013, 08:49:16 PM
Quote from: Gusington on October 01, 2013, 07:03:58 PM
^Is Rise of Venice actually on sale at GG?
No. I believe his "..and everything vaguely Venice" reference was to The Guild 2 series also being on sale, since one of it's expansions was Venice.
True.
Rise might be on some kind of introductory 10% sale maybe, but I think that was last week.
Daikatana is on sale on Steam! Only 6.99!
Which for some may be 7.00 too much.
Meanwhile, on Gamersgate today, a crazy ton of things are added on sale to the crazy ton of things (pirates and all games in related series).
For grogs, the more interesting sales will be all the Civ V pieces (including all iterations and collections back through Civ3), and Unity of Command, the somewhat larger-scale supply-driven version of Panzer General which follows the East Front WW2 battles from Germany's post-Barbarossa push in its southern theater, to Russia's eventual pushback and victory in Berlin. Oh, and AI War with its current expansions are on sale again. (Didn't we just have one of those sales a couple of weeks ago...? I'm guessing this is preparation for the next expansion coming this fall -- or am I imagining I heard that?)
Unity of Command is an enjoyable game.
Got my copy of Unity of Command last year...really have to start it at some point...
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 02, 2013, 11:34:24 AM
Oh, and AI War with its current expansions are on sale again. (Didn't we just have one of those sales a couple of weeks ago...? I'm guessing this is preparation for the next expansion coming this fall -- or am I imagining I heard that?)
Arcen has a new Strategy game coming out next week, named
Bionic Dues. So that's probably why some of their stuff is on sale right now.
There's a recent post here about it.
Eador: Masters of the Broken World is on sale, again, at Gamersgate for another 8 hours.
$10
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EMBW/eador-masters-of-the-broken-world
I tried starting that Eador reboot a few weeks ago (not having played Genesis, fwiw), and... I can't quite tell why, but I'm unable to get into it. The pacing doesn't seem right maybe. I can't put a finger on it.
I dearly love UoC as a sort of semi-randomized "puzzle" Panzer General game. If I can get that Splashtop 2 application to work with my brother's big Android pad and his Win8 machine, I'm sure he'll love it, too (although last I checked he was more in the mood of a grand strategy WW2 game first.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 03, 2013, 09:26:55 AM
I tried starting that Eador reboot a few weeks ago (not having played Genesis, fwiw), and... I can't quite tell why, but I'm unable to get into it. The pacing doesn't seem right maybe. I can't put a finger on it.
It's not you, it's the game..... others may disagree, but the game is very repetitive and without any real strategic options.... outside of the battle screen which I feel does an excellent job of tactical combat. I get quit bored with the game the more I played and quit all together... and that is regrettable because I really wanted to like the game and there are aspects I do enjoy, unfortunately there are not enough of them.
PE
Humble Bundle is pretty good this week: https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly).
Name your price for the Neighbours From Hell Compilation DRM-free on Windows. Pay $1 or more and get Steam keys for Red Faction: Armageddon, Supreme Commander, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance and The Guild 2. If you pay $6 or more, you'll also receive, ArcaniA, Darksiders II, Painkiller: Hell & Damnation and SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny!
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol (http://store.steampowered.com/app/244070/) on sale for $5 at Steam until 10/7.
Quote from: PanzersEast on October 03, 2013, 01:39:13 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 03, 2013, 09:26:55 AM
I tried starting that Eador reboot a few weeks ago (not having played Genesis, fwiw), and... I can't quite tell why, but I'm unable to get into it. The pacing doesn't seem right maybe. I can't put a finger on it.
It's not you, it's the game..... others may disagree, but the game is very repetitive and without any real strategic options.... outside of the battle screen which I feel does an excellent job of tactical combat. I get quit bored with the game the more I played and quit all together... and that is regrettable because I really wanted to like the game and there are aspects I do enjoy, unfortunately there are not enough of them.
PE
Same.
Just doesn't seem to be enough variety in it to suit the extensive amount of time it can take to play the campaigns. It may just be the impression I get but the unit variety (for example) seems to be rather small for the scope and amount of time a campaign takes, making it feel fairly repetitive when you're constantly playing out battles against the same handful of enemy army types/units.
It has something, but just not enough of other somethings. I do think it's worth ten bucks, however.
Wargame AirLand Battle is 50% off at Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-WAB/wargame-airland-battle).
2K sale on Steam. Today, XCom is 75% off.
GMG is having a 2 for $15 sale.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/two-for/
PE
Quote from: Huw the Poo on October 03, 2013, 04:36:02 PM
Wargame AirLand Battle is 50% off at Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-WAB/wargame-airland-battle).
One heck of a good deal there!
Meanwhile, this weekend GoG is putting their Interplay catalog on sale 50%. Some absolute classics in that list. (http://www.gog.com/promo/interplay_weekend_promo_041013)
^I'm so tempted to pick up Conquest of the New World. I still have the original disk but it only works on Win XP or earlier. Although I never really did figure out that game I'm sure if I use my google-fu I can find some strategy guides out there.
Since I'm still a GOG newb I have a question for you all. If a game they offer is compatible with both Windows and MAC OS can I install it on two machines, one Windows based and the other my MacBook Pro? Steam has a policy where if the game is available on both platforms you buy once and can install on both systems.
W8, yes you buy the right to download either platform version, or both (as far as I can tell -- I haven't tested that yet). Once the game is in your on-site library shelf, clicking on the box brings up a screen for downloading the installer, which unlike Gamersgate really is the full game (often packaged with DosBox tweaked to run it).
I would have thought a Win8 game would run a WinXP, once the right little tab was clicked; but if reviews there or elsewhere say Win8 has trouble, then you may have to leave it alone (as a WinXP install on a disk partition may not recognize Win8 modern hardware).
Meanwhile, Gamersgate adds another huge wad of games to its sale over the weekend, including among other things a lot of Paradox/Clauswitz games (like Hearts of Iron 3 and its accoutrements), and Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition.
Quote from: W8taminute on October 04, 2013, 02:57:08 PM
^I'm so tempted to pick up Conquest of the New World. I still have the original disk but it only works on Win XP or earlier. Although I never really did figure out that game I'm sure if I use my google-fu I can find some strategy guides out there.
Since I'm still a GOG newb I have a question for you all. If a game they offer is compatible with both Windows and MAC OS can I install it on two machines, one Windows based and the other my MacBook Pro? Steam has a policy where if the game is available on both platforms you buy once and can install on both systems.
I've had
Conquest of the New World on my GOG wishlist for a long time. At $2.99 there's little reason for me to keep putting it off.
My only concern is that the old school pixelated graphics will make my eyes bleed after a short time. I'm surprised I can still see without need of eyewear after all the years of staring into monitors. :o Don't wanna jinx it!
Thanks for your reply Jason. I've decided to give it a go and try this game out on both my machines. I'll let you know how I made out.
Nefaro,
I'm in the same boat as you wrt to old tired eyes and pixelated graphics. The only bad thing is that I do suspect I'll need glasses soon. I find that after staring at a monitor for an hour or so my long range focus is a tad bit blurry. After staring at a distant object though for a few seconds my eyes readjust and things are fine again. Man I hate getting old!! >:(
Everything Borderlands 2 is 66% off on Steam. No doubt one of the 2 days this weekend will be a Civ V day. Not sure what the other one will be.
^^ I hope not; Civ V was 50% off today on Steam and I finally bought it. I'm going to be ticced if they go to 66% instead.
W8, I am slowly discovering that nice large pixellated graphics are actually easier on my eyes than those little tiny points and fonts on a 1080p screen. :'(
Bioshock Infinite is $13 today on Steam....
PE
Is Bioshock Infinite a recommended play? I really enjoyed the original, but got bored with the second one...
Quote from: republic on October 05, 2013, 01:22:01 PM
Is Bioshock Infinite a recommended play? I really enjoyed the original, but got bored with the second one...
It's been almost universally applauded since its release earlier this year. Wouldn't be surprised if it gets a bunch of GOTY nominations.
Quote from: republic on October 05, 2013, 01:22:01 PM
Is Bioshock Infinite a recommended play? I really enjoyed the original, but got bored with the second one...
I'm enjoying it immensely - to the point where I have started over because I wasn't really paying attention to the story!
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 04, 2013, 08:55:20 PM
^^ I hope not; Civ V was 50% off today on Steam and I finally bought it. I'm going to be ticced if they go to 66% instead.
W8, I am slowly discovering that nice large pixellated graphics are actually easier on my eyes than those little tiny points and fonts on a 1080p screen. :'(
Dude, dude, dude...if a publisher is having a weekend sale with a different daily deal each day, you don't EVER buy something from that publisher until :
1. It gets a daily deal.
2. It's the last day of the sale, and it didn't ever get a daily deal.
I almost guarantee that tomorrow is Civ V day.
Someone convince me to buy BioShock and BioShock 2 for $10 total on Steam. Seems like a good deal (I could add BioShock Infinite for another $14 too). I've never played any BioShock title before but am tempted. The only thing about it that's making me not pull the trigger is it looks rather...odd. Maybe that's a bonus, I just can't tell from the reviews I've seen.
Well I can't speak for Bioshock 2, but the first game is a modern masterpiece. Without spoiling anything...It has a genuinely brilliant story, a setting both beautiful and disturbing, enemies that are far more interesting than average, excellent gunplay, moral choices...the list goes on. It's the best FPS I have ever played. If you have even a passing interest in shooters that aren't Call of Duty, you owe it to yourself to buy Bioshock.
I really loved Bioshock. Bioshock 2 was good. I just picked up Bioshock Infinite on Steam too. Downloading now. I've had an itch to shoot up some shiznit and this should do the trick nicely.
Thanks, gents. Good enough for me, I'll give them a shot.
You won't regret it. I've played Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite and was absolutely captivated by the story line, great character development, and fairly easy to understand and play gameplay in both games. (I have Bioshock 2 but haven't fired it up yet)
Infinite really left a mark on my brain for sure with it's brilliant ending.
bioshock 1 is one of my all time favorites, 2 was ok. haven't played infinite yet. I played 1 and 2 on a PS3, been waiting for them to remove securom from them so i can re-buy on the computer... and apparently they have ....off to re-buy.
Just played about 20 minutes of Bioshock 1, and all I can say is, holy crap.
it only gets better ;D
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 05, 2013, 09:49:21 PM
Just played about 20 minutes of Bioshock 1, and all I can say is, holy crap.
Sub-aquatic Libertarians are the absolute worst.
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol is 50% off.... $5!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/244070/?snr=1_4_4__106_4
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 05, 2013, 09:49:21 PM
Just played about 20 minutes of Bioshock 1, and all I can say is, holy crap.
:D
It gets better and better. You
must play it through to the end, no matter what!
Wargame: Airland Battle (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WAB/wargame-airland-battle) Gamersgate Daily Deal: $13.59
Quote from: steve58 on October 06, 2013, 08:37:16 AM
Wargame: Airland Battle (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WAB/wargame-airland-battle) Gamersgate Daily Deal: $13.59
Another example of Arctic Blast's, "If it's on sale, wait for it to get even cheaper on a Daily Deal!" practice! ;D
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 05, 2013, 03:21:18 PM
Dude, dude, dude...if a publisher is having a weekend sale with a different daily deal each day, you don't EVER buy something from that publisher until :
1. It gets a daily deal.
2. It's the last day of the sale, and it didn't ever get a daily deal.
I almost guarantee that tomorrow is Civ V day.
EDIT:
LOL!
Sure enough the Civ V daily deal hits too, as predicted. :P
http://store.steampowered.com/app/8930/
What's worse, it's 75% off, not just 50%.
CURSE YOU STEAM AND YOUR INEVITABLE BETRAYAL!!! :D
Glad you're enjoying Bioshock 1. :)
Well I can confirm that if you buy a game on GOG that is able to run on Windows and Mac you can indeed install an instance on your Windows PC and on your Mac. Too cool!
Quote from: W8taminute on October 06, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
Well I can confirm that if you buy a game on GOG that is able to run on Windows and Mac you can indeed install an instance on your Windows PC and on your Mac. Too cool!
Of course you can. All GOG games have 'No DRM'. So you can load them on what you want, no online activation or switching license BS. :D
Matrix Sale of the Week: Unity of Command - $9.99 download! Unity of Command: Red Turn - $4.99!!
Great prices for some great gaming.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1228/Unity.of.Command.Series.on.Sale!
Wow, that's another pretty major sale from Matrix -- a bit late to compete with the other recent UoC sale at Gamersgate, but still good news. Almost as good as hearing that the next expansion is already in closed beta testing!
Chainsaw Warrior is on Steam for $4.99.
Never played this but I remember a lot of good things about it from gamers way back when. I like the gameplay trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F6phyyRhiw) but they spelled "until" with two L's. Yes, that bothers me.
But anyway, any of you play this game back in the day?
That should bother you!
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 07, 2013, 07:59:16 PM
Chainsaw Warrior is on Steam for $4.99.
Never played this but I remember a lot of good things about it from gamers way back when. I like the gameplay trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F6phyyRhiw) but they spelled "until" with two L's. Yes, that bothers me.
But anyway, any of you play this game back in the day?
I'm picking this up today.... have read good things about it.
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on October 08, 2013, 11:33:18 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 07, 2013, 07:59:16 PM
Chainsaw Warrior is on Steam for $4.99.
Never played this but I remember a lot of good things about it from gamers way back when. I like the gameplay trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F6phyyRhiw) but they spelled "until" with two L's. Yes, that bothers me.
But anyway, any of you play this game back in the day?
I'm picking this up today.... have read good things about it.
PE
It's a five dollar solitaire tabletop port. No-brainer for me.
Although it's a port from a tablet game so the usual lack of tooltips & such can be a pain. It's an okay game.. mostly purchasing a handful of item cards at the start and then dicing your way through decks of monster/trap cards. Not something I'd play very long-term. I probably should've just picked it up on my Kindle instead.
Assassin's Creed III standard edition on sale for 11.99 at Steam (regularly 29.99), deluxe edition 23.99 (regularly 59.99) until 10/11.
GoG.com is having a Gov't Shutdown promo (http://www.gog.com/news/special_promo_shutdown_promo). Plus, if you're a furloughed gubbermint worker and have a letter to prove it...you can pick up the games in the promo for free.
http://www.gog.com/promo/shutdown_promo_091013
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Showing you how government works, in case yours doesn't!
Speaking from one organization that has had an unpopular shutdown to another: America. What are you doing? America? Stahp.
Shutdowns are never popular, and all of the polls show that this is not a big hit with most Americans either. Americans may be looking for something fun to do, since all their parks are closed for the moment. Thankfully your favorite purveyor of digital games is here to help. It occurs to us that one of the problems may be that there are people on Capitol Hill who don't know what a functioning government looks like, so we thought we'd help and point a few out with a special 24-hour 50% off Shutdown Promo.
The Guild: Gold Edition is a great place to see where the term "Machiavellian Politics" originated from. If you're looking to find a land where earning power was the key to success in the political arena, look no further. Meanwhile, in Capitalism Plus and Capitalism 2, you can get the best economic sims that money can buy half off and see for yourself how a demand economy functions. Tropico Reloaded is 50% off as a reminder of what can happen when governments go awry, and Alpha Centauri (with the Alien Crossfire expansion!) has more different styles of governments modeled than you can shake a stick at. So, really, these games are a quick lesson in civic government. Because we're concerned for you guys.
There has been a lot of furor over health care in America leading up to this shutdown, and we think it's a shame so many people are upset about medicine and how to treat each other. To help further our educational mission for this promo, we figured we'd put Theme Hospital in the sale as well, because that way you can judge for yourself just how tricky it can be to balance the needs of sick patients against limited budgets. Finally, for reasons entirely unrelated to who may or may not have been involved in shutting down the US Government, we also appear to have Redneck Rampage on sale 50% off.
Finally, we would like to express our condolences to everyone who's been furloughed by the shutdown. More than that, actually, we'd like to offer you the games pack of our special Shutdown Promo for free. Send an email to thanksobama@gog.com with your picture holding the official furlough letter you received, before Friday 11 October 2013 at 12:00 EDT and we'll give you The Guild: Gold Edition, Capitalism, Capitalism 2, Tropico: Gold Edition, Alpha Centauri + Alien Crossfire, Theme Hospital, and Redneck Rampage free.
We hope the games will keep you all occupied while you're waiting for someone on Capitol Hill to get their act together. Meanwhile, get The Guild, Capitalism Plus, Capitalism 2, Tropico: Gold Edition, Alpha Centauri + Alien Crossfire, Theme Hospital, and Redneck Rampage 50% off (or free if you met the requirements above), in our special Shutdown Promo! The offer lasts until Thursday, October 10, at 12:59PM GMT.
^^ Redneck Rampage. ::) :P
...some more GoG.com specials:
Divinity: Dragon Commander is 40% off (that's only
$23.99) until 3.59 AM GMT on 14 October 2013.
Divinity: Dragon Commander--Imperial Edition also is 40% off (that's only
$26.99).
[update: same prices on Steam for the weekend]
...and
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Buy any game on GOG.com and get the Witcher 1, too, free for a limited time!
This is the final week of our 5th Birthday Celebration. We're going to go above and beyond the call of birthday, though, and give you guys something incredible for our final thank you: buy anything on GOG.com--yes, anything--and get a free copy of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition with any purchase.
In case you don't know about it (how don't you know about it if you've found your way here?) the game has been lauded as:
"a fantastic RPG, and an amazing achievement for first-time Polish developer CD Projekt" (PC Gamer)
and
"one of the most engrossing, mature games in years" (Gamespot).
It's a definite must-have for all RPG fans and, frankly, all story-oriented mature gamers, and now, for an entire week it comes at an unbeatable price of free!
Combine that with the sale that we have right now on Divinity: Dragon Commander for extra promotional goodness, or find anything else that strikes your fancy and get a copy of the Witcher. Buy one for your friends--heck, at this price go ahead and buy one for people you don't even like all that much. ;)
This special offer lasts until Thursday, October 17 at 9:59 AM GMT
GamersGate is currently running a "loyalty deal" for Europa Universalis IV until Oct. 16. Both the regular version (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EU4/europa-universalis-iv) and the Extreme Edition (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-24457031) are 25% off.
Humble Weekly Bundle:
Just $1 is required to get Steam keys for Cities XL Platinum, Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition, Divinity II: Developer's Cut, R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War, Confrontation and Game of Thrones. If you pay $6 or more, you'll also receive Wargame: European Escalation and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes!
www.humblebundle.com/weekly (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Yeah that's a damn good bundle. I'll get it for Cities alone. I'm sure my lady will play the Sherlock Holmes game too.
Pretty good bundle.... all the games I have now my back log is full.... even at a cheap price.
PE
Tower Wars (http://store.steampowered.com/app/214360/) $2 at Steam until 10/14. This one didn't have much (any?) single player when it was first released, but they've added it in the latest update.
StarDrive is 66% off on Steam.
Quote from: republic on October 10, 2013, 02:27:12 PM
Humble Weekly Bundle:
Just $1 is required to get Steam keys for Cities XL Platinum, Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition, Divinity II: Developer's Cut, R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War, Confrontation and Game of Thrones. If you pay $6 or more, you'll also receive Wargame: European Escalation and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes!
www.humblebundle.com/weekly (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
That's a REALLY good bundle!
I've never bought anything from HB before and just tried two different debit cards - neither of them work. Money isn't the issue; their billing page keeps telling me "card and zip do not match." It's highlighting my state as if that's an issue. Both these cards work fine elsewhere and I made certain both accounts are in order. I don't know what the deal is...anyone ever have this happen to them?
Quote from: Huw the Poo on October 10, 2013, 02:40:49 PM
Yeah that's a damn good bundle. I'll get it for Cities alone. I'm sure my lady will play the Sherlock Holmes game too.
Can someone clarify something for me... The bundle contains Cities XL platinum, which appears to be an expansion, requiring ownership of Cities XL. Is this correct?
GOG is giving away the witcher enhanced edition directors cut free with any purchase until OCT 17th. EA titles on sale.
http://www.gog.com/promo/exciting_ea_exclusives_111013
thinking of picking up DK2
Quote from: smittyohio on October 11, 2013, 06:35:51 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on October 10, 2013, 02:40:49 PM
Yeah that's a damn good bundle. I'll get it for Cities alone. I'm sure my lady will play the Sherlock Holmes game too.
Can someone clarify something for me... The bundle contains Cities XL platinum, which appears to be an expansion, requiring ownership of Cities XL. Is this correct?
I've got Cities XL Platinum and never had a previous version. Cities XL Platinum is a stand-alone, not an expansion. There was quite a bit of grumbling around the internet when it came out because it did not add much more than a few new buildings to the previous version...
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Quote from: smittyohio on October 11, 2013, 06:35:51 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on October 10, 2013, 02:40:49 PM
Yeah that's a damn good bundle. I'll get it for Cities alone. I'm sure my lady will play the Sherlock Holmes game too.
Can someone clarify something for me... The bundle contains Cities XL platinum, which appears to be an expansion, requiring ownership of Cities XL. Is this correct?
I've got Cities XL Platinum and never had a previous version. Cities XL Platinum is a stand-alone, not an expansion. There was quite a bit of grumbling around the internet when it came out because it did not add much more than a few new buildings to the previous version...
Cool, thx! For some reason amazon lists that it requires another version. Good to know
smittyohio -- actually, now that I think back (a bit harder) on it, I believe there is also an upgrade to Platinum if you have Cities XL 2012, but you can get Cities XL Platinum as a stand-alone game. I can't image the version in the HB is just the upgrade...
Yeah, and I certainly wouldn't go by what Amazon says anyway. Their product information is often inaccurate.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 10, 2013, 08:47:13 PM
Quote from: republic on October 10, 2013, 02:27:12 PM
Humble Weekly Bundle:
Just $1 is required to get Steam keys for Cities XL Platinum, Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition, Divinity II: Developer's Cut, R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War, Confrontation and Game of Thrones. If you pay $6 or more, you'll also receive Wargame: European Escalation and The Testament of Sherlock Holmes!
www.humblebundle.com/weekly (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
That's a REALLY good bundle!
I've never bought anything from HB before and just tried two different debit cards - neither of them work. Money isn't the issue; their billing page keeps telling me "card and zip do not match." It's highlighting my state as if that's an issue. Both these cards work fine elsewhere and I made certain both accounts are in order. I don't know what the deal is...anyone ever have this happen to them?
Have you tried clicking through to the paypal page? You can pay with debit/credit card there too without registering, might work better than their own paywall.
matrixgames has revolution under siege and birth of America 2 for $9.99 each. sale runs oct14th-20th.
Gamersgate is having Columbus Day flash sales all day today.
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 14, 2013, 06:33:16 AM
matrixgames has revolution under siege and birth of America 2 for $9.99 each. sale runs oct14th-20th.
Saw that. If I didn't already own both, I'd grab 'em up in a heartbeat.
Unity of Command Pack $7.49 @ GG..... may finally pick this up.
PE
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 14, 2013, 06:33:16 AM
matrixgames has revolution under siege and birth of America 2 for $9.99 each. sale runs oct14th-20th.
Wow, they're really scaling up their sale objects in the past few weeks, aren't they!? Both are excellent choices (one of them fairly recent as a release). Too bad I already picked up both during a Christmas sale.
I wonder if putting more recent and popular items on sale reflects success in previous sales, or failure (so they're testing whether higher profile items will be bitten)? I hope it's success: I like Matrix. :)
Bison, that Columbus Day sale at GG is rather schizophrenically vast! ;D
PE, yep a good time to grab UoC before the next DLC is released. The fellow running the Across the Dnepr 2 AAR in another Grog thread says he's on the closed beta for a UoC campaign to flesh out the southern theater drive (or I suppose it's still the southern front, since it would be weird to switch over to central or northern front now) with Barbarossa action. (And that UoC2 is in development.)
Noticed JA2 Gold is now $4.99 on STEAM.
PE
Quote from: Martok on October 14, 2013, 11:12:35 AM
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 14, 2013, 06:33:16 AM
matrixgames has revolution under siege and birth of America 2 for $9.99 each. sale runs oct14th-20th.
Saw that. If I didn't already own both, I'd grab 'em up in a heartbeat.
Same.
out of the park 14 is $19.99 until the end of the world series. a savings of 50% :o
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol for $1.25 at Gamefly (Steam key) (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-sid-meier's-ace-patrol/5006610?adtrackingid=cmju029). Not a bad little game, surprised its down this low so quickly...
Green Man Gaming (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/bioshock-infinite-na/) has BioShock Infinite (PC Digital Download) for $13.59 - 20% off with coupon code "GMG20-7EKXF-UTQXX" = $10.88.
Stardock games are 50%-75% off on Steam.
Endless Space (http://store.steampowered.com/app/208140/) is on sale at Steam for the next couple of days. Get Endless Space - Emperor Edition for $7.49 or Endless Space Gold for $8.74 U.S.
Both on steam
batman arkham asylum GOTY edition
batman arkham city GOTY edition
both 75% off this weekend
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/batman_weekend
i'm a big batman fan and have been waiting for them to remove GFWL & securom, looks like they did so i'll be picking them up for a later play as i'm busy with flashpoint red storm right now.
also in the spirit of halloween bundle stars has the bloodbath bundle
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/Bloodbath-Bundle/ for $2.50
includes
Clutch
Necrovision
Necrovision-lost company
The Void
99 levels to hell
Zombie bowl-o-rama
All Steam games
That Bundlestars bundle is worth it for The Void alone; one of the most memorable gaming experiences it's possible to have.
What is The Void?
Quote from: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 07:19:25 AM
What is The Void?
Ha! That's a tough question to answer! It's a first-person adventure, I suppose, from the utterly mental developers Ice-Pick Lodge. Briefly, you are someone who has just died and, instead of arriving in the "real" afterlife, you've been diverted into the Void. It is a bleak, colourless land populated by strange creatures. You immediately encounter a Sister, who sort of takes you under her wing and explains that the most precious substance in the Void is colour, and it's an extremely scarce resource. You learn to find, harvest and refine it. Colour is everything; your mana, your weapon, your means of communicating...everything.
It gets really weird from there. Essentially, I suppose it's kind of a first person real time strategy survival horror game (not scary horror, just unsettling). I'm loathe to explain any further - I've only covered the first five minutes of the game. I urge everyone to play it because it's absolutely unique, and quite an experience.
Damn! Arkham City GOTY for $7.50?! There goes all my free time.
Thanks Huw...sounds like a subtle freak out.
Green Man is having a 'scary' sale this weekend!! Get to steppin'!!
Quote from: mirth on October 18, 2013, 12:42:52 PM
Damn! Arkham City GOTY for $7.50?! There goes all my free time.
Arkham City GOTY for that price is a steal! Great game, I picked it up for 19.99. I don't regret not waiting for a price drop like 7.50 though. It's well worth the price of admission.
both batman games are great. I actually finished arkham city. granted there are achievments, collectibles, riddler stuff that I never even came close to getting or even attempted to get but still got plenty of time in game just for the story.
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 18, 2013, 03:06:44 PM
both batman games are great. I actually finished arkham city. granted there are achievments, collectibles, riddler stuff that I never even came close to getting or even attempted to get but still got plenty of time in game just for the story.
I just got a code for a free copy of the latest one. I'm guessing it's the same gameplay as the previous couple?
I'm seeing something called The Stanley Parable on Steam and despite having read the description and watched all three of its trailers, I still have no idea what the purpose of this game is, except to be full of witty, dry British humour.
Quote from: Nefaro on October 18, 2013, 03:09:36 PM
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 18, 2013, 03:06:44 PM
both batman games are great. I actually finished arkham city. granted there are achievments, collectibles, riddler stuff that I never even came close to getting or even attempted to get but still got plenty of time in game just for the story.
I just got a code for a free copy of the latest one. I'm guessing it's the same gameplay as the previous couple?
you got a code for a free arkham origins? there are only two batman games so far-asylum and city, origins is the third. I haven't seen any gameplay vids for origins but I would assume they haven't strayed far from what made the first two so good.
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 18, 2013, 04:06:09 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 18, 2013, 03:09:36 PM
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 18, 2013, 03:06:44 PM
both batman games are great. I actually finished arkham city. granted there are achievments, collectibles, riddler stuff that I never even came close to getting or even attempted to get but still got plenty of time in game just for the story.
I just got a code for a free copy of the latest one. I'm guessing it's the same gameplay as the previous couple?
you got a code for a free arkham origins? there are only two batman games so far-asylum and city, origins is the third. I haven't seen any gameplay vids for origins but I would assume they haven't strayed far from what made the first two so good.
Yes, I got a free code for
Origins with my new vid card.
I also have
Arkham City GOTY but I can't play it on a monitor due to it's low FOV (being a console port). Bad motion sickness. However, I may give the new one a try, running it on the 46" tv from a long distance away, with a 360 controller, since the situation is probably still the same. No problems then.
What does make the Batman games so good?
Quote from: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 07:25:08 PM
What does make the Batman games so good?
story, characters, cutscenes, controls were easy and i used mouse+keyboard. the ambiance, you had arkham asylum and gotham to run around in. the combat had choices, you could take em out one by one with stealth or just go in with batarangs blazing! world is multileveled meaning you can run along the streets or go from rooftop to rooftop. I never felt limited as to my options. you leveled up and put points into better armor, better gadgets etc...
^Nicely summed up. I totally agree with CptHowdy's assessment.
+1 to what has been said about the Batman games. Bottom line is that playing the game makes you feel like a badass Batman while still being fun and challenging.
Thanks Capt. I have one of the games that I got on sale somewhere...I think it's the first one.
Do these games have creepy elements? With Arkham involved they have to eh?
Quote from: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 08:09:56 PM
Thanks Capt. I have one of the games that I got on sale somewhere...I think it's the first one.
Do these games have creepy elements? With Arkham involved they have to eh?
The first game is by its nature much creepier... wait you haven't played these games yet? WHY ARE YOU SPENDING TIME ON THE INTERNET, IF YOU HAVE EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INTEREST IN BATMAN OR ANYTHING VAGUELY BATMAN RELATED YOU SHOULD BE PLAYING THESE GAMES!
But yes, the first game is rather more Halloweenish in its design than the second. Very autumny and scarecrowy and claustrophobic and oppressive and things are more likely to jump out of nowhere at you especially later in the game screaming REALLY REALLY LOUD and making you pee.
If, y'know, Batman ever peed from being shocked. Which never, ever happened. Ever. Because that's completely stupid. But this might do it.
Seriously, the first game often gets across the vibe of Batman fighting a fearful environment by being scarier. The second game not so much, but it's arguably even better overall in many ways. Both are absolutely excellent polished game designs, featuring the now-classic vocal talents from the 90s animated series reprising many of the key and secondary roles.
Quote from: PanzersEast on October 14, 2013, 01:20:43 PM
Noticed JA2 Gold is now $4.99 on STEAM.
PE
I have no idea how many versions of that game I own, and I don't think I've ever even played a single moment of it yet. But I still bought the Steam version anyway while it was on sale. This probably means something, but I'm a little scared to investigate what.
Quote from: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 08:09:56 PM
Thanks Capt. I have one of the games that I got on sale somewhere...I think it's the first one.
Do these games have creepy elements? With Arkham involved they have to eh?
obviously the settings themselves are creepy but the villians are as well. I didn't go in knowing a lot about the villians such as the joker, harlie Quinn, scarecrow, some serial murder guy, etc... very creepy stuff when you get bits of info about them during the story and you never know when you will run into them!
Quote from: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 08:09:56 PM
Thanks Capt. I have one of the games that I got on sale somewhere...I think it's the first one.
Do these games have creepy elements? With Arkham involved they have to eh?
Not necessarily creepy, but the Scarecrow segments from the first game feature some of the most creatively insane things I have ever seen in a game.
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Thanks to Ladonis down in my WW2 thread for pointing this out.
There is a 1C bundle sale on a site called Groupees. Basically you pick as many of the 25 games as you want and it gives you a suggested price and a minimum. Min for 2 games is $1, 3 is $1.50. Also, if you buy two games you get like 6 more games as bonuses.
I did it through Amazon and the Steam keys are individual, not tied to the bundle, so you can give them away to your friends if you have extras.
Really good deal...I got Men of War Assault Squad (finally) for a single buck!
http://groupees.com/1cmb
Scarecrowy...I can't not like that.
And Men of War Assault Squad for a dollah??
That is the one with the playable Japanese right?
sir, you are being hunted. 50% off on steam. midweek madness ends the 25th.
New Rome II: Total War DLC for Nomadic Tribes (Roxolani, Scythia, Massagate) available for free starting today on Steam. After 10/29 this DLC will be 7.99.
Quote from: Gusington on October 22, 2013, 01:44:02 PM
New Rome II: Total War DLC for Nomadic Tribes (Roxolani, Scythia, Massagate) available for free starting today on Steam. After 10/29 this DLC will be 7.99.
Interesting.
I thought "Free until 10/29" meant that it's a limited-time demo kind of thing. But it's showing up in my owned DLC list, so I dunno. *shrug*
If you download before 10/29, you pay nothing. I got mine(s). Looking forward to the Scythians. Yet another little tidbit that will get me back into Rome II sooner rather than later.
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 22, 2013, 01:05:24 PM
sir, you are being hunted. 50% off on steam. midweek madness ends the 25th.
Yeppy yep, snagged it myself!
Since Cpt beat me to the news, allow me to present the lesser news that
Fantasy Wars is 75% on Steam. (I had thought
Elven Legacy and its DLC was already on Steam, but Steam disagrees with me, insert digestion joke here. But the EL collection is available at Gamersgate.)
Anyone who loves (1) Panzer General and (2) classic high fantasy tropes (thus also
Fantasy General which this was originally designed as an updated remake of), and would like a colorful game with 3D art in their turn-based battles, should find this well worth the normal $15 asking price not even counting the sale! (Ditto for the sequel EL collection over at Gamersgate.) Be aware that although the game design is generally much improved over FG, the music is tripe at best, and the English spoken talent is spotty; also the map design can be brutal, forcing hard choices over whether to risk failing the map turn limit in order to pick up extra gold/loot. Still, it's brutal in that Panzer Generalish fair way: the AI knows how to use the rules and the map and will HURT YOU if you don't think about how to use the rules to your own best advantage. (And sometimes even then, due to randomness, but the randomness is fairly applied to each side.)
Not to totally steal my man JasonPratt's thunder here (but I'm going to), you can get an even better deal by purchasing Fantasy Wars through the Groupees 1C bundle...you can get Fantasy Wars, plus one other game of your choice, plus 6 additional bonus games, for a mere $1.
Why pay more? 8)
http://groupees.com/1cmb
Five hours left as of 9:49pm EST so don't wait!
Good call! -- does that include the Elven Legacy collection as the optional second game? ;D
Wait, duh, the sale is over, nevermind. (And it doesn't.)
GameFly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/promotion/497) has a few Elder Scroll PC Digital Download Games on sale. Save an extra 20% off with coupon code GFDOCT20. (Prices shown are after 20% off). All Steam keys...
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim $12
Dawnguard $8
Dragonborn $8
Hearthfire $2
http://getloadedgo.com
New Get Loaded Sale.....
Any 2 for $15
- Hitman Absolution Professional Edition
- Sleeping Dogs
- DiRT Showdown
- Rising Storm
- SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny Digital Deluxe Edition
- Sniper Elite V2: High Command Edition
- StarDrive
- Serious Sam 3: BFE Seriously Digital Edition
- The Darkness II
- Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on October 25, 2013, 10:37:46 AM
http://getloadedgo.com
New Get Loaded Sale.....
Any 2 for $15
- Hitman Absolution Professional Edition
- Sleeping Dogs
- DiRT Showdown
- Rising Storm
- SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny Digital Deluxe Edition
- Sniper Elite V2: High Command Edition
- StarDrive
- Serious Sam 3: BFE Seriously Digital Edition
- The Darkness II
- Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army
PE
LOL when it said Panzers East new post in the Sales thread, I was hoping it would be a Carenado sale!!! 8)
In case for some reason you have no desire or ability or (in my case) permission to download the new Batman: Arkham game yet (I'm not sure it's in physical release, but Steam, GG and console portals have it -- I'm waiting so relatives will have something for my birthday next month 8) ), may I suggest for $20 Enslaved: Odyssey to the West -- Premium Edition?
I have it for the Playstation 3, and played it a few years ago -- it's a very nice environmental combat science fiction 3PS ("Like God Of War But..." as Yahtzee at Zero Punctuation would say) with a great story, probably intended to be loosely based on the famous Chinese myth of the "Journey to the West" (the one with the mischievous monkey king hero), although someone more familiar with the source material would have to explain the overlaps to me. It was just released on Steam in time to be completely overshadowed by BatArkOrigins, so it could use some love.
I do recommend playing the DLC mission with a side character, Pigsy, trying to find a wife first, as it serves as a good introduction to the game and gives a lot of context to his character when they arrive at him in the main game, but doesn't spoil any main plot.
Andy Serkis (who previously collaborated with the design team Ninja Theory on their PS3 entry game Heavenly Sword) directed the motion capture performances and plays the main character of Monkey.
(i.e. the guy who played Gollum and King Kong for Peter Jackson. :o :o :o )
Matrixgames Deal of the Week
A new Deal weighs anchor for another week!
This week is dedicated to the Pacific Theater of WWII (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1264/The.Deal.sets.sail.to.the.Pacific!).
From the 28th of October to the 3rd of November, War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition will be discounted to $49.99/$64.99 (Digital/Boxed version) and War Plan Orange: Dreadnoughts in the Pacific 1922 - 1930 will be discounted to $19.99/$29.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 55 %! Pick up this classic games and set your fleet for the battle!
Visit the Matrix Games Store, choose your favorite games and add to your cart!Matrixgames Deal of the Week
Wow! -- granted, WPO has been around for a while, and granted $50 for a downloaded game is still scary high for most people who aren't console gamers. ;)
Anyone here play WPO? I have wanted that game forever.
Wow indeed! That's a good price. I echo Gus's question as well. Plus any good mods? WitE has some excellent mods out there. Really wish that game was on sale for this price.
Does War Plan Orange use the War in the Pacific engine and is it as complicated as that game?
Quote from: Rayfer on October 28, 2013, 01:35:01 PM
Does War Plan Orange use the War in the Pacific engine and is it as complicated as that game?
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3339202
third post down says it started as a mod for WiP and uses that engine
Quote from: Rayfer on October 28, 2013, 01:35:01 PM
Does War Plan Orange use the War in the Pacific engine and is it as complicated as that game?
I'm pretty sure there are very few -- if any -- games as complicated as WITP:AE. :P
(But yeah, I've been told WPO is at least somewhat less complex.)
I own Matrix's War Plan Orange and at least twice a year I install it and try my best to get through a few turns. Then I give up for another 6 months. I just can't wrap my brain around it or WITP for that matter (I have the non-AE version). I want to learn WPO but just don't have the time or grey matter. OTOH, I do have Avalanche Press' board game War Plan Orange and it includes airships! Too bad it's out of print though copies do surface occasionally on eBay and the like.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcf.geekdo-images.com%2Fimages%2Fpic71437_lg.jpg&hash=133d551ec0bab9bc2cc20d9169cae6ed419759b3)
http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4918/great-war-at-sea-u-s-navy-plan-orange
Airships nom nom nom
Quote from: steve58 on October 28, 2013, 09:22:16 AM
Matrixgames Deal of the Week
A new Deal weighs anchor for another week!
This week is dedicated to the Pacific Theater of WWII (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1264/The.Deal.sets.sail.to.the.Pacific!).
From the 28th of October to the 3rd of November, War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition will be discounted to $49.99/$64.99 (Digital/Boxed version) and War Plan Orange: Dreadnoughts in the Pacific 1922 - 1930 will be discounted to $19.99/$29.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 55 %! Pick up this classic games and set your fleet for the battle!
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I've been waiting forever for War Plan Orange to go on sale. Hell, at $19.99 I'm going to buy it even if I never get to play.
I used to be like that...I can't justify it though. I know I want to love a game like that but without enough time I would be throwing the money away.
I'd like to get Witp AE but...I already have Witp and don't play it because the interface makes an already complex game needlessly complicated.
WPO is great if a little buggy; the developer did his best to support it, but real life required him to move on.
The game system is a slightly simplified version of the original WitP engine; so while it's missing some features from the first WitP, and moreso from the second, it's proportionately easier to learn. (Except for the parts of AE which made things work better, I guess. :) )
I definitely recommend it for people who want to see if they'd enjoy WitP-AE but don't want to risk that much of an investment. Just be aware that weapon platforms at all levels (sea, air or land) won't be as effective as WW2 platforms would be, especially air and sub.
Quote from: republic on October 29, 2013, 08:46:14 AM
I'd like to get Witp AE but...I already have Witp and don't play it because the interface makes an already complex game needlessly complicated.
Yep. The interface on UV was extremely torturous so I never put the later ones on my want list. I would probably jump at AE but the memory of all that click-click-clicking on each of the massive amount of lone settings was enough to make me quit before. That doesn't look to have changed. :-\
any recommendations for the steam Halloween sale? ive got don't starve in my cart at the moment and wouldn't mind adding another cheapie to bump it over 10 bucks.
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 29, 2013, 02:56:30 PM
any recommendations for the steam Halloween sale? ive got don't starve in my cart at the moment and wouldn't mind adding another cheapie to bump it over 10 bucks.
I had a lot of fun with Costume Quest. It's a bit silly, but you get to fight in little battles as whatever costume you're wearing. Big cat? Yep. Missile spewing robot? Yep. And so on. It has its moments of humor as well.
I second Costume Quest (which I already own, on the PS3 I think.)
I'm personally picking up
The Next BIG Thing -- wacky Lucasartsish adventure about real monsters as Hollywood movie stars, somewhat along the line of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? crossed with the Munsters.
Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles -- released by the Frogwares, who have done a bunch of other Holmes series games -- but this one looks more colorful and static than their usual games, but I make a habit of collecting their Holmes adventures.
and
Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines -- been putting this off for a long time, because I've heard it has to be modded heavily to have a prayer of working properly (or anything like approaching 'properly'), but I loved the first game and appreciate the ambitious design of this one.
I notice that the recent Castlevania reboot Lords of Shadow is on sale with all epilogue chapters for $15. I already own that for PS3, and cannot think of a more appropriate Halloween flavored game. Highly recommended. (Unless you're a hardcore CV fan, in which case you may likely hate it with a passion, since it throws away the tenuously developed continuity of the other games for an absolutely total reboot, and jettisons all the awesome musical cues developed over the decades for equally awesome but very different "Batman In Middle Earth" orchestrations.)
Steam also has the Max Payne franchise on sale for 75% off, although by "franchise" they mean "not including the very important second game" which isn't on Steam yet for some reason. The first two games have curious horror-game touches to them, which would make them interesting alternative choices for a Halloween playfest (especially for those in the US and Canada who are shoveling unexpected snowfall already!)
For something completely different, my nieces love playing JOOOOOEEEEE DAAANNNNGGEERRRR! -- and I see that its two games have come to Steam for under $7 total. Very addictive little linear bike race game.
Footnote: while I still recommend the CV reboot ahead of it, another werewolf apocalypse game well worth playing is Sang Froid: Tales of Werewolves which is also on sale and also features things other than werewolves. (But mostly types of werewolves.)
Granted, the production values of CV:LoS are vastly higher, and the game probably lasts longer, but the gameplay in Sang Froid is just as atmospheric and tense in its own way, arguably moreso because your character is a lot easier to kill. It could still stand some polish, but it's a great little ranging tower defense game, not exactly Halloween (more of a messed up Christmas game), but certainly applicable.
Be sure to play it or be cursed to remember this song, ahem:
I am a lumberjack and I'm okaaay! I chop all night and I shop alllaaarrahshghhlscklsle!! {mauled to death by a windigo} {or possibly by Windigo}
Sang Froid: it'll make you wish you could live in Canada!
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So you liked the new Castlevania heh Jason? I've been wanting to pick that up but reviews were 'meh.' Also interested by Sang Froid. Damn this sale.
I honestly don't understand why reviews were meh. Super-high A/V values, artistically presented; plenty of GoWish tactical action (including three titan class bosses); meaty playtime that doesn't overstay its welcome and changes up environments and enemies on a regular basis.
I'll grant that it feels a lot like a game that someone realized was such a reasonably effective CV homage that Konami might as well buy the thing and make it a Castlevania reboot with a few easy adjustments (although the designers have sworn this isn't true). The gameplay is rather more linear than what the CV games evolved into, but I didn't mind: God of War was like that, too (and the Prince of Persia Sands trilogy which with CV helped inspire GoW. The new "4th" game of the Sands story, set between 1 and 2, is a perfectly fine entry, by the way, worth picking up by anyone who likes the property.)
The second and final epilogue DLC was too hard for me to beat at last (and I decided I finally didn't care enough to beat the final boss since by then I could tell what was going to happen plotwise), but except for the original game hugely begging the question of what happened to even distantly account for the original game's epilogue cut-scene, the epilogue DLC duology isn't necessary and fits well enough into the game if a player wants to continue on.
So yeah, I've played it through at least three times on the PS3 (maybe four, not counting the DLC epilogues at one each), and enjoyed it every time. I almost rebought it on PC just to see if the graphics look any better, but I'll wait for it to drop some more (like I did for the Arkham games) before I do that.
In conclusion, I don't know why anyone who likes the GoW games and the PoP:Sands games wouldn't like CV:LoS. It's entirely competent at being that kind of game (but much more Halloweenish. Thus why it headed my rec list for your H'ween gaming, Gus. :) It absolutely DRIPS with colorful atmosphere.)
I'll pick up for 15.00 then...note I have never played a Castlevania title. I think I'll probably enjoy it more, from the sound of it.
Here's the first fifteen minutes (or thereabouts) of gameplay -- skip to around 3:40 to nix a trailer for the game, some opening adjustments (which provide a nice chorale musical cue), the interchapter loading screen narration (wherein Patrick Stewart's character rambles on with color text giving no especially useful information except where the writers of the text inadvertently contradict the plot even from PS's character's standpoint ;) )...
That was on the XBox360 at 720p. Presumably the PC game will look and sound a bit better. (The PS3 can be manually tricked up to 1080p.)
Couple of Steam title I saw of interest..... may seriously pick up Pirates! (sap for ye ole games) and maybe San-Foid (heard good things).... I still have not gone through SH vs Jack the Ripper so I will probably pass on The Last Testament.
Sid Meier's Pirates!
San-Froid - Tales of Werewolves
The Last Testament of Sherlock Holmes
PE
A buddy of mine lent me his Castlevania Lords of Shadow disc for PS3 and although I never really was a Castlevania fan this game reminds me somewhat of Skyrim. I'm talking about the atmosphere and a little bit about gameplay. While the game definitely is a JRPG it does have a bit of western influence in it wrt to the setting and story. I'm digging it.
Really? Tell me more.
Well I'm almost done with chapter one of the story. The story is broken down into chapters with each chapter having several linear missions that must be completed. At the end of each mission there is a mini boss to fight and at the end of the chapter there is a big boss to fight. Pretty standard stuff so far.
What I like about the game is the artwork, the story, and the scenery. The setting is kind of like during the middle ages and the landscape so far looks like a mix of western european forests and scandinavian snow covered mountains. You start off with a simple melee combo skill but as you level up you can purchase more complex and powerful skills. I haven't gotten anything magical skill wise yet but I suspect that comes later. There are slots in your character profile you can fill with all sorts of items and weapons. Not as super detailed as Skyrim but there are an acceptable amount of goodies you can get for your character. There is no character type selection however, you are playing as a paladin type dude and that's it. Primarily because of story reasons. This is part of what I meant when I said this game is definitely a JRPG at heart.
Combat is fairly straightforward. Kind of like a hack 'n slash dynasty warriors type affair but a bit more slower. Not a button mashing game but not a thinking mans combat game like ARMA or Skyrim.
And I forgot to mention that the story is narrated by Jean luc Picard! But his voice tone is kind of forced and not as natural sounding as the story tellers in Diablo III.
I can dig it.
For the Flight Simmers out there..
Rex with Overdrive is on sale for 22 bucks and change... I paid 44 something a few weeks ago :P
http://www.fspilotshop.com/real-environment-xtreme-rex-essential-plus-overdrive-p-3929.html (http://www.fspilotshop.com/real-environment-xtreme-rex-essential-plus-overdrive-p-3929.html)
Get your free Steam key for Blackwell Deception from this link (http://www.bmtmicro.com/steamkeys/getkey.jsp).
Quote from: Greybriar on November 01, 2013, 12:12:30 AM
Get your free Steam key for Blackwell Deception from this link (http://www.bmtmicro.com/steamkeys/getkey.jsp).
Cool - thanks!
You're welcome, Huw.
GameStop has The Old Gods (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/crusader-kings-ii-the-old-gods/109653?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=bEhZTnJ1h88-LtIyBjGGdhPg13yYqbo.Sw) DLC for CK2 for $7.49
GOG.com has Imperialism I and Imperialism II for $2.39 each this weekend during the Ultimate Ubisoft (http://www.gog.com/promo/ubisoft_weekend_promo_011113) sale.
BEHOLD! -- MY NON-SPOILERY NOTES ON HOW TO PLAY CASTLEVANIA: LORDS OF SHADOW EFFECTIVELY!
(General combat tactics, what the attacks do, where to spend the limited xp for best effect, how to pick up the upgrade gems as soon as possible.)
Very nice guide Jason. Thanks for sharing. I still haven't reached the first titan yet at the end of chapter 1 but I'm going to keep the focus tactics in mind for later and just try the dodge rolls and sync blocking techniques.
Thanks Jason. I was just about to fire it up for the first time to see what all your hullaboo was about too.
The notes don't tell how to get past some of the puzzles, but many of the puzzles are optional anyway -- you can skip them and just not receive the xp reward for beating them. (Others are unskippable but I give some hints about those.)
Up until after the first titan, I recommend focusing your xp skill buys into (1) whatever allows you to grab and kill enemies at a distance (you should easily get this before the goblins in the swamp), if that's even necessary to buy (which it might not be); and (2) upgrades to your direct attack. (I'm using the PS3 "square" button in the instructions; it would be the blue/x button for an XBox controller. Not sure what for a mouse/keyboard setup.) The grab-kill attack is slow but methodically deadly, and can be abused against most man-sized foes throughout the game.
BE VERY SURE TO FOLLOW MY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PICKING UP GEMS!! Go back to replay stages if necessary to pick them up; once you've done so, and have reached a new autosave position, I'm pretty sure you can stop the stage and go on to the new map area. For example, in the early horse racing sequence, the first time you get knocked off (and you'll get knocked off eventually), there's a life gem toward the bottom of the fighting area which is easy to miss. If you haven't gotten it yet, W8, go back and play that stage again, and once you've gotten it and are back on the horse, you should be able to quit that stage and go on to wherever you currently are in the plot with the life gem added. (The first time the game TELLS YOU about a life gem is at the start of the swamp stage, but it's important to get the earlier one they didn't explicitly tell you about.)
Up until after the first titan there are only life gems, but they're just as important as light and shadow gems later. It's possible to win the game without getting every single one, but each five significantly upgrades your max health or how much power you can use in light or shadow.
Man you're really into Castlevania...
Just this game. :) I've never even played another CV game (didn't have the consoles, and had other things to play once I did). Though I do have most of the game soundtracks.
I may not have made it clear in the notes that I'm ranking the most valuable skills of each type in ASCENDING order. In hindsight, I maybe should have done so in descending order, since people may not read farther down and spend xp on only minorly useful skills first. :-[
Oh yeah that horse race mission type thing. I know for a fact that I did indeed miss the gem there and in some of the other areas as well. I did not know you could reply areas until I read that in your guide. Now I just may do that before proceeding further into the story. I want my stuff man! :)
GameStop has Europa Universailis IV (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W4883) for $19.99. Steam key....must've been a short sale ???
This week's Matrixgame Weekly Deal is dedicated to the Command Ops Series.
From the 4th of November to the 10th of November, Command Ops: Battles from the Bulge will be discounted to $29.99/$39.99 (Digital/Boxed version) and Command Ops: Highway to the Reich will be discounted to $14.99/$24.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 50 %! Pick up this classic games for a true wargaming experience!
Visit the Matrix Games Store, choose your favorite games and add to your cart!
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1271/The.Command.Ops.Series.on.Sale!
Quote from: steve58 on November 04, 2013, 10:21:32 AM
This week's Matrixgame Weekly Deal is dedicated to the Command Ops Series.
From the 4th of November to the 10th of November, Command Ops: Battles from the Bulge will be discounted to $29.99/$39.99 (Digital/Boxed version) and Command Ops: Highway to the Reich will be discounted to $14.99/$24.99 (Digital/Boxed version), a discount of up to 50 %! Pick up this classic games for a true wargaming experience!
Visit the Matrix Games Store, choose your favorite games and add to your cart!
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1271/The.Command.Ops.Series.on.Sale!
An incredible game engine....excellent games!
Again, I'm curious whether Matrix's shift to higher profile games in recent weeks is a sign the sales program is working. Those are some prime games (and set up nicely for the 2nd expansion pack, porting the Conquest on the Aegean missions.)
Btw, how did y'all's CV:LoS Halloween weekend gaming go, W8 and Gus?
Hey Jason,
Well my weekend gaming session didn't go as planned. I never got to CS:LoS because of my heavy backlog. Space Empires IV dominated my weekend seeing me play until 3am Sunday morning! Who knew a game over 12 years old could suck up so much time?
GamersGate is currently running a sale on the Galactic Civilizations and Sins of a Solar Empire series.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=stardockmidweek&aff=ggnews
Just curious, how many GrogHeads are from Europe? Selling/Trading is easier for a Kraut if other Europeans are around;)
Quote from: Grimnirsson on November 04, 2013, 01:40:21 PM
Just curious, how many GrogHeads are from Europe? Selling/Trading is easier for a Kraut if other Europeans are around;)
There are some Europeans on board. You should try to find Mike_GER, he's also from Germany.
My weekend gaming didn't get started until Sunday night...the ride on the dragon's back was a bit disappointing in Skyrim but where it took me was cool. About to jump back in there in a minute. The real question is what to play next: Castelvania, Assassin's Creed III (in prep for Black Flag which just looks insanely awesome) or a Venetian campaign of Civ V...
And after ~120 hours I just beat the Skyrim main quest...I feel so bad ass :) Now, in the last few weeks, I had intended to playthrough the Dragonborn DLC...should I continue on and do that, or switch it up a little?
Congrats on completing the main Skyrim quest! No small feat indeed. As for the question of whether to switch it up...well if you're still in a Skyrim mood I'd move onto the DLC then but doing so risks Skyrim burnout.
You mentioned you have Assassin's Creed III. So do I, but it's on the bottom of my backlog list. But if you were to start that game you could give me some feedback so I can decide to start it as well. ;D
I don't quite have burnout yet from Skyrim...only went back to it last week. Psyched to play Assassins Creed III and Castevania as well as trying out the latest Tomb Raider too though, as well as getting back to Civ V, Rome 2 and Shogun 2...the thing here is my gaming OCD only lets me play, at most, two games concurrently :(
Quote from: Gusington on November 04, 2013, 09:53:12 PM
And after ~120 hours I just beat the Skyrim main quest...I feel so bad ass :) Now, in the last few weeks, I had intended to playthrough the Dragonborn DLC...should I continue on and do that, or switch it up a little?
Congrats Gus. I prefer Dragonborn to Dawnguard. Dawnguard was good (I found it worth the $20 I spent on it), but the Morrowind nostalgia that Dragonborn has helped make it just a little bit better. If you were not a fan of Morrowind then it may appeal to you less. The story isn't anything the write home about, still the same old safe the world stuff. But the individual encounters were some of the most fun I've had with Skyrim. Solstheim is actually pretty small when you compare it the Skyrim itself, and maybe even smaller the Fallskar mod, but there is still a lot of content (side quests) to do there besides the main quest.
Thanks Kushan. Over the last two weeks I had more than a few 'damn this game is awesome' moments with Skyrim so I think I will continue into Dragonborn. I really enjoyed Dawnguard too, so that bodes well. Sorry for the OT here, I suppose this should all be in a more dedicated Skyrim thread.
Wargame: AirLand Battle is on 66% off for two days-
$13.59
http://store.steampowered.com/app/222750/
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Indie strategy bundle:
http://bundle-in-a-box.com/ (http://bundle-in-a-box.com/)
In particular:
Storm over the Pacific
Strategic War in Europe
Fall Weiss (if you beat the average)
Gamersgate has Anno 2070 for $8.99...can't remember seeing it cheaper than this before. Any input of this one; good or bad?
Quote from: Rayfer on November 07, 2013, 01:42:41 PM
Gamersgate has Anno 2070 for $8.99...can't remember seeing it cheaper than this before. Any input of this one; good or bad?
It's a modernised Anno 1404, which can only be a good thing because 1404 is one of the best games of all time in my opinion. It's best in its class. However, I didn't buy 2070 due to the Ubisoft always-online DRM. If that doesn't bother you, snap it up!
Anyone who hasn't got Rome II Total War - it's on sale on Steam. It says 25% off but the advertised (scored out) price is £44.99 and yet the discounted price shows £18.74...
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 07, 2013, 01:46:52 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on November 07, 2013, 01:42:41 PM
Gamersgate has Anno 2070 for $8.99...can't remember seeing it cheaper than this before. Any input of this one; good or bad?
It's a modernised Anno 1404, which can only be a good thing because 1404 is one of the best games of all time in my opinion. It's best in its class. However, I didn't buy 2070 due to the Ubisoft always-online DRM. If that doesn't bother you, snap it up!
The version that GamersGate has on sale has Tagés as its DRM. According to its GAME SUMMARY (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-A2070/anno-2070):
"This video game is protected by the digital rights management software SOLIDSHIELD from TAGES S.A.S which limits the amount of concurrent installations of the game. During the installation and/or the first launch, an online connection is required to unlock the game.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND A VALID UPLAY ACCOUNT ARE REQUIRED TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, PLAY ONLINE OR UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. SUCH CONTENT MAY ONLY BE UNLOCKED ONE SINGLE TIME WITH A UNIQUE KEY. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 13 TO CREATE A UPLAY ACCOUNT WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT. UBISOFT MAY CANCEL ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC ONLINE FEATURES UPON A 30-DAY PRIOR NOTICE PUBLISHED AT www.anno.ubi.com."There's more, but you get the idea.
Quote from: Greybriar on November 07, 2013, 05:18:18 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 07, 2013, 01:46:52 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on November 07, 2013, 01:42:41 PM
Gamersgate has Anno 2070 for $8.99...can't remember seeing it cheaper than this before. Any input of this one; good or bad?
It's a modernised Anno 1404, which can only be a good thing because 1404 is one of the best games of all time in my opinion. It's best in its class. However, I didn't buy 2070 due to the Ubisoft always-online DRM. If that doesn't bother you, snap it up!
The version that GamersGate has on sale has Tagés as its DRM. According to its GAME SUMMARY (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-A2070/anno-2070):
"This video game is protected by the digital rights management software SOLIDSHIELD from TAGES S.A.S which limits the amount of concurrent installations of the game. During the installation and/or the first launch, an online connection is required to unlock the game.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND A VALID UPLAY ACCOUNT ARE REQUIRED TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, PLAY ONLINE OR UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. SUCH CONTENT MAY ONLY BE UNLOCKED ONE SINGLE TIME WITH A UNIQUE KEY. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 13 TO CREATE A UPLAY ACCOUNT WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT. UBISOFT MAY CANCEL ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC ONLINE FEATURES UPON A 30-DAY PRIOR NOTICE PUBLISHED AT www.anno.ubi.com."
There's more, but you get the idea.
Thank you...Thank you. I need to do a better job reading the fine print.
Several deals going on at GMG.... one I noticed was FE:LH DLC is all on sale even the new Dead World DLC is just $2.49...
http://www.greenmangaming.com/only-pc/
PE
Green Man Gamng is having a big 75% off sale on hundreds of games, plus 20% voucher offers, right now.
Thanks grabbed the FE LH DLC :)
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DHHOIG/darkest-hour-a-hearts-of-iron-game) is on sale at GamersGate for $2.99 U.S. for another 15 hours and 50 minutes.
Quote from: Greybriar on November 09, 2013, 11:08:38 AM
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DHHOIG/darkest-hour-a-hearts-of-iron-game) is on sale at GamersGate for $2.99 U.S. for another 15 hours and 50 minutes.
I grabbed it but it looks like the serial number is not Steam compatible. ???
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 09, 2013, 03:29:21 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on November 09, 2013, 11:08:38 AM
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DHHOIG/darkest-hour-a-hearts-of-iron-game) is on sale at GamersGate for $2.99 U.S. for another 15 hours and 50 minutes.
I grabbed it but it looks like the serial number is not Steam compatible. ???
Probably not. It was made by modders and dates back to 2011, before Paradox designed their games to be activated on Steam.
Ah, Gotcha.
The Hasty Yet Heroic Majeyal Space Operator Bundle (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/indiefort-bundle) on Gamersgate looks good!
Masterspace
Heroes of a Broken Land (beta)
Tales of Maj'Eyal
Smooth Operators: Call Centre Chaos
No Time to Explain
Pay what you want. Looks worth it for Masterspace alone, a very intriguing game!
WOW! Go to Matrix games and check out their sale. For once, it is a recent title. Conflict of Heroes.
^^ Their title sales have gotten progressively more recent for a while, but this is certainly on the top end of that trend!
Here's the page link for the sale. (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1280/The.Conflict.of.Heroes.Series.on.Sale.!) Both ConoHer and its expansion are on sale. $30 total for the digital-only versions; $50 total for the boxed (and digital) set.
Up to now they were putting titles on sale I already owned (or happened not to care about, which is rare). I'll most probably snag this one this week. For, um, birthday purposes, yeah! :D
^Good prices...and they probably won't be lower even during their annual Christmas sale. The sales thing must be working for them otherwise they'd probably have killed it by now...
^ True, their Christmas sale usually only goes 30% and tends not to put the newest games on sale anyway.
And true, it's hard to argue they're only getting desperate and trying ever-newer titles at this point. :) Yay for them if it's working! Maybe even more yay for them keeping it up this long if it's not working, for that matter!
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I heard a rumour the World in Flames, manuals and map pack will be 50% off at the Christmas sale.
And I shot me out the sky one of them pigs yesterday - so I'll have a nice ham joint to chew on whilst I play!
WTF. My Matrix Members Club login just plain doesn't work anymore. Evidentally.. neither does the password retrieval. ::)
Dear god, now there's a Humble Store...
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
You're probably still basking in your "weekend afterglow":
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=8215.0
Quote from: jomni on November 11, 2013, 05:30:16 AM
WOW! Go to Matrix games and check out their sale. For once, it is a recent title. Conflict of Heroes.
...and a new stand-alone Conflict of Heroes announced today as well. Looks like maybe Matrixgames has an ulterior motive for this particular sale...not that thats a bad thing. :)
Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel Announced! (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1282/Conflict.of.Heroes:.Storms.of.Steel.Announced!)
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Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) is pleased to announce that the Conflict of Heroes' series will soon add a new title!
Based directly on the original boardgame, Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel will be released on the 20th of November 2013 thanks to Western Civilization Software (www.west-civ.com).
The game relives the moments of Operation Citadel, when the German Army tried to overcome the Soviet forces in its major offensive on the Eastern Front in 1943. The clash of the full might of the two warring powers culminated in the largest tank battle in history, outside Prokhorovka, where 900 Soviet tanks charged 600 German panzers to neutralize the German long range advantage. The result cost Germany the strategic initiative and helped turn the war in favor of the Allies.
Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel puts you in command of the fast-paced and fiery firefights of the Battle of Kursk and allows you to make the tactical choices and experience the challenges of this massive and decisive battle. It adds fifteen new firefights, new terrain types, over fifty new units like New AT Guns, Marders, Panzers, troop transports, Panthers, Tigers, T-70's, Grenadier Squads, and much more along with new rules for fighters and sniper units.
Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel is a stand-alone game and DOESN'T REQUIRE ownership of Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear. It will also work as an expansion if you already own Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear.
The 2nd day sales at the new Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store). Good for another 18 hours or so...
Today's new deals:
Antichamber (Steam) - $5.99
Planetary Annihilation Beta (Steam) - $39.99
Receiver (Steam+DRM-free)- $1.99
Dust: An Elysian Tail (Steam) - $7.49
Blade Symphony Pre-order (Steam) - $7.49
Papers, Please (Steam+DRM-free) - $5.99
Guild Wars 2 - $29.99
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (Steam) - $4.99
Alan Wake Franchise (Steam) - $5.99
Guild Wars 2 and Blood Dragon are NA only, the rest are available worldwide. Blood Dragon probably needs a Uplay account as well.
Quote from: eyebiter on November 05, 2013, 08:21:34 PM
Humble WB Games Bundle, all activate on Steam
http://www.humblebundle.com/
$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
Beat the average for (currently $4.55) to unlock
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Batman: Arkham City GOTY
They've added quite a bit more to this bundle if you pay above the current average of $4.71, including the original F.E.A.R. and the Steely Dawn Starter Pack for LoTR Online.
GOG.com has been posting flash sales tonight. Stuff going for less than two bucks. Going fast.
http://www.gog.com/
Quote from: Nefaro on November 14, 2013, 07:30:54 PM
GOG.com has been posting flash sales tonight. Stuff going for less than two bucks. Going fast.
http://www.gog.com/
Right now it's Lords of Midnight. Now I know where Huw got his avatar.
I'm tempted to pick up Wasteland.
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Kerbal Space Program (http://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/) on sale this weekend at Steam for $16.19
IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-IL2CODUS/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover) $4.99 Daily Deal at Gamersgate (Steam key)
Quote from: steve58 on November 15, 2013, 10:02:53 AM
IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-IL2CODUS/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover) $4.99 Daily Deal at Gamersgate (Steam key)
Still not worth it. I re-installed it and updated to the latest TF mod to see if they fixed anything. AA is still absent so it looks like crap. UI is still terrible. I tried making a quick mission and even after all this time, modding, and patching, you still have almost no control over the mission parameters.
If you choose "even dogfight", the Axis side will always be Italian, even if you give them German planes. The AI is still terrible as well. I set up a quick dogfight of 3 Hurricanes vs. 4 Bf-109 E3's. Three of the Bf-109s dove straight into the sea.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 15, 2013, 04:04:01 PM
Quote from: steve58 on November 15, 2013, 10:02:53 AM
IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-IL2CODUS/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover) $4.99 Daily Deal at Gamersgate (Steam key)
Still not worth it. I re-installed it and updated to the latest TF mod to see if they fixed anything. AA is still absent so it looks like crap. UI is still terrible. I tried making a quick mission and even after all this time, modding, and patching, you still have almost no control over the mission parameters.
If you choose "even dogfight", the Axis side will always be Italian, even if you give them German planes. The AI is still terrible as well. I set up a quick dogfight of 3 Hurricanes vs. 4 Bf-109 E3's. Three of the Bf-109s dove straight into the sea.
Shocking.
And these devs are creating a
new one?!
Quote from: Nefaro on November 15, 2013, 04:29:30 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 15, 2013, 04:04:01 PM
Quote from: steve58 on November 15, 2013, 10:02:53 AM
IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-IL2CODUS/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover) $4.99 Daily Deal at Gamersgate (Steam key)
Still not worth it. I re-installed it and updated to the latest TF mod to see if they fixed anything. AA is still absent so it looks like crap. UI is still terrible. I tried making a quick mission and even after all this time, modding, and patching, you still have almost no control over the mission parameters.
If you choose "even dogfight", the Axis side will always be Italian, even if you give them German planes. The AI is still terrible as well. I set up a quick dogfight of 3 Hurricanes vs. 4 Bf-109 E3's. Three of the Bf-109s dove straight into the sea.
Shocking.
And these devs are creating a new one?!
When I was playing this before.. MP was very cool on the ATAG server.. good people good action.. I just don't have the eyesight to do the fighters.. But I really enjoyed Skip Bombing with the Bleinhem's..
JustFlight is having a sale: BAE-146, L-1011, Traffic 360 each on sale for $8 (download only).
www.justflight.com
Quote from: Tuna on November 15, 2013, 11:47:35 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 15, 2013, 04:04:01 PM
Still not worth it. I re-installed it and updated to the latest TF mod to see if they fixed anything. AA is still absent so it looks like crap. UI is still terrible. I tried making a quick mission and even after all this time, modding, and patching, you still have almost no control over the mission parameters.
If you choose "even dogfight", the Axis side will always be Italian, even if you give them German planes. The AI is still terrible as well. I set up a quick dogfight of 3 Hurricanes vs. 4 Bf-109 E3's. Three of the Bf-109s dove straight into the sea.
When I was playing this before.. MP was very cool on the ATAG server.. good people good action.. I just don't have the eyesight to do the fighters.. But I really enjoyed Skip Bombing with the Bleinhem's..
Yeah, I heard MP was decent. That's the main reason I decided to re-install. Going to give it a whirl with the SimHQ team of drunken Brits.
You should join up for ArmA III. The guys have created some really decent MP co-op and PvP missions already. Server's down this weekend but the Monday night session should be up and running. Been getting 25-30 players most weeks.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 16, 2013, 12:00:39 AM
Quote from: Tuna on November 15, 2013, 11:47:35 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 15, 2013, 04:04:01 PM
Still not worth it. I re-installed it and updated to the latest TF mod to see if they fixed anything. AA is still absent so it looks like crap. UI is still terrible. I tried making a quick mission and even after all this time, modding, and patching, you still have almost no control over the mission parameters.
If you choose "even dogfight", the Axis side will always be Italian, even if you give them German planes. The AI is still terrible as well. I set up a quick dogfight of 3 Hurricanes vs. 4 Bf-109 E3's. Three of the Bf-109s dove straight into the sea.
When I was playing this before.. MP was very cool on the ATAG server.. good people good action.. I just don't have the eyesight to do the fighters.. But I really enjoyed Skip Bombing with the Bleinhem's..
Yeah, I heard MP was decent. That's the main reason I decided to re-install. Going to give it a whirl with the SimHQ team of drunken Brits.
You should join up for ArmA III. The guys have created some really decent MP co-op and PvP missions already. Server's down this weekend but the Monday night session should be up and running. Been getting 25-30 players most weeks.
I don't own ArmA III yet, but I may be up for CloD with them. Is this the same guys we played IronFront with?
Yup. Some of those guys and quite a few others.
Anvil of Dawn (http://www.gog.com/game/anvil_of_dawn) is on sale at GOG for $1.49 right now. I didn't play it back in the day but at that price I'll just save it for a rainy day novelty.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 15, 2013, 04:29:30 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 15, 2013, 04:04:01 PM
Quote from: steve58 on November 15, 2013, 10:02:53 AM
IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-IL2CODUS/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover) $4.99 Daily Deal at Gamersgate (Steam key)
Still not worth it. I re-installed it and updated to the latest TF mod to see if they fixed anything. AA is still absent so it looks like crap. UI is still terrible. I tried making a quick mission and even after all this time, modding, and patching, you still have almost no control over the mission parameters.
If you choose "even dogfight", the Axis side will always be Italian, even if you give them German planes. The AI is still terrible as well. I set up a quick dogfight of 3 Hurricanes vs. 4 Bf-109 E3's. Three of the Bf-109s dove straight into the sea.
Shocking.
And these devs are creating a new one?!
...and you can even get Early Access (http://il2sturmovik.com/) for the low, low price of ....$94.99 :o I think I'll wait a year or so and grab it when it too hits $5.
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 16, 2013, 08:42:07 AM
Anvil of Dawn (http://www.gog.com/game/anvil_of_dawn) is on sale at GOG for $1.49 right now. I didn't play it back in the day but at that price I'll just save it for a rainy day novelty.
Get a cup of coffee or other beverage of choice....IMHO it's that bad.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 16, 2013, 12:38:23 AM
Yup. Some of those guys and quite a few others.
Do they have Bomber crews? When do they play?
Might have to re-learn startup procedures and figure out what keys I have assigned to what!
Quote from: steve58 on November 16, 2013, 09:24:33 AM
...and you can even get Early Access (http://il2sturmovik.com/) for the low, low price of ....$94.99 :o I think I'll wait a year or so and grab it when it too hits $5.
$94.99 to be a beta tester? What the hell are they smoking?! (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Flaughing%2Fcrying.gif&hash=72df8b4f0148cd2720791957646655ab35ab8305)
Just saw that NWS (http://www.navalwarfare.net/wcnaw.html) has
WARSHIP COMBAT: NAVIES AT WAR on sale for $24.99.
Matrixgames Deal of the Week...takes a break (http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/announcement.asp?id=41):
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We just want to inform you that since from the 21st of November we are going to run our Holiday's sale (more details coming soon), there won't be any Deal of the Week until the end of this special promotion. We are sure you will not be disappointed!
Thank you
The Team
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 15, 2013, 04:04:01 PM
Quote from: steve58 on November 15, 2013, 10:02:53 AM
IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-IL2CODUS/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover) $4.99 Daily Deal at Gamersgate (Steam key)
Still not worth it. I re-installed it and updated to the latest TF mod to see if they fixed anything. AA is still absent so it looks like crap. UI is still terrible. I tried making a quick mission and even after all this time, modding, and patching, you still have almost no control over the mission parameters.
If you choose "even dogfight", the Axis side will always be Italian, even if you give them German planes. The AI is still terrible as well. I set up a quick dogfight of 3 Hurricanes vs. 4 Bf-109 E3's. Three of the Bf-109s dove straight into the sea.
We MUST be playing different games. My experience with the TF Mod has been stunning.
What version of TF are you running? The mods have said that there's a bug in 4.0 that's muffed the AI so they end up doing idiotic things like slamming into the ocean or suddenly going into "follow flight plan" routines, even when being engaged.
Quote from: steve58 on November 18, 2013, 03:43:53 PM
Just saw that NWS (http://www.navalwarfare.net/wcnaw.html) has WARSHIP COMBAT: NAVIES AT WAR on sale for $24.99.
Matrixgames Deal of the Week...takes a break (http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/announcement.asp?id=41):
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We just want to inform you that since from the 21st of November we are going to run our Holiday's sale (more details coming soon), there won't be any Deal of the Week until the end of this special promotion. We are sure you will not be disappointed!
Thank you
The Team
...and now NWS has
Supremacy at Sea (http://nws-online.proboards.com/thread/12/supremacy-sea-information-downloads) is on sale for $29.99. Anyone ever pick this one up? Is it worth getting? Thanks...
Jade Empire: Special Edition is only 3.75 for you Bioware aficionados (on Steam).
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Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 18, 2013, 10:01:43 PM
Jade Empire: Special Edition is only 3.75 for you Bioware aficionados (on Steam).
Great game. I am currently on a replay of it.
Damn you and your saucy ways...
Quote from: mirth on November 19, 2013, 12:28:43 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 18, 2013, 10:01:43 PM
Jade Empire: Special Edition is only 3.75 for you Bioware aficionados (on Steam).
Great game. I am currently on a replay of it.
It was on sale at GOG not long ago. I picked it up for a few bucks there but haven't even d/l'd it yet.
Greenmangaming has Brave New World (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/sid-meiers-civilization-v-brave-new-world-na/) for $10.19 minus 20% off (voucher GMG20-ODON7-FLUA7) for a total of $8.16
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Well, looks like GMG has the CivV franchise on sale
Civilization V...$7.49
Civilization V Gold...$12.99
DLC
Brave New World...$10.19
Gods and Kings...$7.49
Map Pack Scrambled Continents...$1.99
I know the code GMG20-ODON7-FLUA7 works for BNW (and the Map Pack since I just bought it), so I'd think it should work for the others as well...
Scrambled Continents...have not heard of that one...
There are 2 new map packs out recently: Scrambled Continents and Scrambled Nations (http://www.2kgames.com/blog/two-new-map-packs-coming-to-sid-meier-s-civilization-v). For $1.60 I figured I could not go wrong picking up the Scrambled Continents one...
I must have have these items.
And...Brave New World purchased.
You won't regret it.
I just got the Scrambled Maps pack, can't wait to try that out.
Just got the Scrambled DLC for Civ V (continents and countries) and Jade Empire. Thanks for the heads up guys.
Amazon is having a PC Digital Download Sale. Slickdeals has a complete list (http://slickdeals.net/f/6458990-starts-11-21-2013-amazon-pc-digital-download-sale-bioshock-triple-pack-15-x-com-collection-10-sleeping-dogs-5-battlefield-3-5-or-premium-edition-14-many-more). I just kinda browsed the huge list, but did see Europa Universalis IV (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6K41V0/ref=s9_al_bw_g367_i8?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=0X5C9KS7BR96F2VYYGHV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1670589282&pf_rd_i=7266959011) on sale for $19.99 ($22.29 for Digital Extreme Edition).
Quote from: steve58 on November 21, 2013, 09:21:48 AM
Amazon is having a PC Digital Download Sale. Slickdeals has a complete list (http://slickdeals.net/f/6458990-starts-11-21-2013-amazon-pc-digital-download-sale-bioshock-triple-pack-15-x-com-collection-10-sleeping-dogs-5-battlefield-3-5-or-premium-edition-14-many-more). I just kinda browsed the hugh list, but did see Europa Universalis IV (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6K41V0/ref=s9_al_bw_g367_i8?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=0X5C9KS7BR96F2VYYGHV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1670589282&pf_rd_i=7266959011) on sale for $19.99 ($22.29 for Digital Extreme Edition).
Good deal on EU IV but it's only valid for US addresses... boooooo... >:(
Steam has the same 50% off Europa Universalis deal for this weekend.
Quote from: Barthheart on November 21, 2013, 11:06:26 AM
Quote from: steve58 on November 21, 2013, 09:21:48 AM
Amazon is having a PC Digital Download Sale. Slickdeals has a complete list (http://slickdeals.net/f/6458990-starts-11-21-2013-amazon-pc-digital-download-sale-bioshock-triple-pack-15-x-com-collection-10-sleeping-dogs-5-battlefield-3-5-or-premium-edition-14-many-more). I just kinda browsed the hugh list, but did see Europa Universalis IV (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6K41V0/ref=s9_al_bw_g367_i8?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=0X5C9KS7BR96F2VYYGHV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1670589282&pf_rd_i=7266959011) on sale for $19.99 ($22.29 for Digital Extreme Edition).
Good deal on EU IV but it's only valid for US addresses... boooooo... >:(
The Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store) also has EU IV for $19.99 for the next ~23 hours...
Thanks guys. :)
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steam also has arma 2 for $2.49. not sure about the dlc, didn't check as I have the game already. great price if you want to try out the series and don't want to splurge for arma 3.
beat to the punch! complete collection for $8. 80% savings. no reason to wait, not going to be lower for thanksgiving or Christmas!
Quote from: eyebiter on November 21, 2013, 02:47:55 PM
Arma II Complete Collection on Steam for $7.99
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/25815/
Been thinking of finally diving into ARMA II. Or just playing some Rising Storm.
Quote from: Labbug on November 21, 2013, 02:24:22 PM
Steam has the same 50% off Europa Universalis deal for this weekend.
And...likely bought very soon. ;D
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Quote from: eyebiter on November 21, 2013, 05:49:15 PM
Ubisoft Online Store has Bethsada titles 75% off, including Skyrim Legendary Edition for $20.40
http://shop.ubi.com/
The key activates on Steam
http://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/1r4g1l/uplay_tes_v_skyrim_and_legendary_edition_7502040/
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On Black Friday Best Buy will have The Elder Scrolls Anthology - Windows edition (all games Arena -> Skyrim) for $29.99
http://blackfriday.bestbuy.com/?_escaped_fragment_=/doorbusters#!/doorbusters&filter=&brand=Bethesda%20Softworks
I expect Skyrim LE to be on the Steam Xmas sale, anyway. Along with other places. Individual DLC too.
Just sayin... if you've been pissed at Ubi's online crap, it shouldn't be a long wait if you want to avoid using their store.
humble bundle has pinball fx2 tables for sale. a lot of gaming right there for 6 bucks if you want to get the unlocks as well.
Quote from: CptHowdy on November 22, 2013, 06:53:27 AM
humble bundle has pinball fx2 tables for sale. a lot of gaming right there for 6 bucks if you want to get the unlocks as well.
I'd go for this without hesitation if it were on the iPad. I love pinball on that - I have the War Pinball collection (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/war-pinball/id424219859) but never got into PC pinball for some reason. This collection is making me rethink that though.
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Quote from: CptHowdy on November 22, 2013, 06:53:27 AM
humble bundle has pinball fx2 tables for sale. a lot of gaming right there for 6 bucks if you want to get the unlocks as well.
I'd go for this without hesitation if it were on the iPad. I love pinball on that - I have the War Pinball collection (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/war-pinball/id424219859) but never got into PC pinball for some reason. This collection is making me rethink that though.
i prefer it on pc to pad as pad get awkward after a while :) These are very good tables .
Quote from: Nefaro on November 21, 2013, 03:17:04 PM
Quote from: eyebiter on November 21, 2013, 02:47:55 PM
Arma II Complete Collection on Steam for $7.99
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/25815/
Been thinking of finally diving into ARMA II. Or just playing some Rising Storm.
if youre thinking of multiplayer action, it may just be me but i find the Arma II servers now to be just Day Z and the main Arma II crowd have migrated to III
but cant be beat for SP mission building action
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 22, 2013, 07:46:00 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on November 21, 2013, 03:17:04 PM
Been thinking of finally diving into ARMA II. Or just playing some Rising Storm.
if youre thinking of multiplayer action, it may just be me but i find the Arma II servers now to be just Day Z and the main Arma II crowd have migrated to III
but cant be beat for SP mission building action
I haven't even bothered looking at ARMA III because of the tendency for the ARMA series to be in bad shape on release, and requiring plenty of updates. I'm sure the die-hards are all over it but I don't have much faith in it being relatively bug-free near release so I've not bothered. I'm not a big FPS-er anymore, anyway.
After firing up the training mission, and doing the MOUT training in the little village, I can see that this is my kind of shooter. Although the first-person view doesn't quite sit well with me and the third-person view is better but difficult to aim from the hip with the tiny aimpoint marker. I can't find a happy medium there. :-\
I considered checking out Day-Z but it's not high on my list. I suppose that if I'm looking for multi-player I'll just resort to Rising Storm as there are numerous full servers for that. I'm having more trouble telling friend from foe on the Realism servers (which all the populated ones are) more so than I did in Red Orchestra 2. I think it's a mix of the overdone Bloom (I'll call it the Half-Blind effect) and the uniforms being nearly the same color. I did terrible last night. My last match was something like 3 kills and 6 deaths. :o
I'm kinda curious about the Viking game from the guys that did War Of The Roses, but it's still in alpha or beta.
The Get Loaded deal has Batman: Arkham City and Red Orchestra 2 GOTY edition, among others.
http://getloadedgo.com/
Also, Super Meat Boy, which I think I bought on Steam for two bucks but never played.
I can't give Arkham City away :P
Really? I have Arkham Asylum and thought it was enjoyable.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 22, 2013, 03:51:38 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 22, 2013, 07:46:00 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on November 21, 2013, 03:17:04 PM
Been thinking of finally diving into ARMA II. Or just playing some Rising Storm.
if youre thinking of multiplayer action, it may just be me but i find the Arma II servers now to be just Day Z and the main Arma II crowd have migrated to III
but cant be beat for SP mission building action
I haven't even bothered looking at ARMA III because of the tendency for the ARMA series to be in bad shape on release, and requiring plenty of updates. I'm sure the die-hards are all over it but I don't have much faith in it being relatively bug-free near release so I've not bothered. I'm not a big FPS-er anymore, anyway.
After firing up the training mission, and doing the MOUT training in the little village, I can see that this is my kind of shooter. Although the first-person view doesn't quite sit well with me and the third-person view is better but difficult to aim from the hip with the tiny aimpoint marker. I can't find a happy medium there. :-\
I considered checking out Day-Z but it's not high on my list. I suppose that if I'm looking for multi-player I'll just resort to Rising Storm as there are numerous full servers for that. I'm having more trouble telling friend from foe on the Realism servers (which all the populated ones are) more so than I did in Red Orchestra 2. I think it's a mix of the overdone Bloom (I'll call it the Half-Blind effect) and the uniforms being nearly the same color. I did terrible last night. My last match was something like 3 kills and 6 deaths. :o
I'm kinda curious about the Viking game from the guys that did War Of The Roses, but it's still in alpha or beta.
ArmA III really benefited from releasing the alpha and beta versions to the public. The final release is very stable and polished.
Anyway, if you like ArmA II, you should have a look at the ACE mod. It adds a lot of cool new toys, maps, and features.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 22, 2013, 09:24:04 PM
ArmA III really benefited from releasing the alpha and beta versions to the public. The final release is very stable and polished.
Anyway, if you like ArmA II, you should have a look at the ACE mod. It adds a lot of cool new toys, maps, and features.
Thanks SDR.
Thanks for the head's up on ARMA 2 complete. I've been missing a couple of the DLC's, but for $8 I just bought the whole smack on Steam. That's an awful log of gaming for less than a McD's value meal.
The Brit DLC is especially good. Really enjoyed the campaign in that one.
Quote from: Toonces on November 23, 2013, 02:48:24 AM
...That's an awful log of gaming for less than a McD's value meal.
+1
And the games will last for as long as Steam is available but the value meal from Micky D's will be gone within 24hrs. ;)
^Hopefully :)
^Hopefully in that you'll be able to get rid of the consumed value meal or that Steam will be around for a long time? :D
OH GOD HELP ME IM TRAPPED IN A HOBBY LOBBY WITH MY WIFE...
Ahem...sorry.
^ oh man, that's going to leave a scar. ;D
WTH is a 'hobby lobby'?
It's a chain of "big box" arts-and-crafts stores. The only men who wander in there by themselves are generally lost...
Quote from: Martok on November 23, 2013, 03:15:37 PM
It's a chain of "big box" arts-and-crafts stores. The only men who wander in there by themselves are generally lost...
Huh. If banzai is stuck there for a while then he might as well reconnoiter for materials suitable towards scratch building minis terrain or something like that.
Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W7200) is $4.99 at Gamestop.
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 23, 2013, 03:18:43 PM
Quote from: Martok on November 23, 2013, 03:15:37 PM
It's a chain of "big box" arts-and-crafts stores. The only men who wander in there by themselves are generally lost...
Huh. If banzai is stuck there for a while then he might as well reconnoiter for materials suitable towards scratch building minis terrain or something like that.
Trust me...I occupied myself by doing JUST that. Even though I'm no minis-modeler, I would see stuff and think "hey, that would make cool scrub brush/bushes...and that styrofoam could totally be carved into a burned-out cafe or something for a machinegun team to use as cover..."
You gotta do what you gotta do in trying times.
Steam
RO2 GOTY -- $2.49 http://store.steampowered.com/app/35450/
Rising Storm, which includes all RO2 multiplayer stuff - $4.99 http://store.steampowered.com/app/234510/?snr=1_4_4__106
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Quote from: Staggerwing on November 23, 2013, 03:18:43 PM
Quote from: Martok on November 23, 2013, 03:15:37 PM
It's a chain of "big box" arts-and-crafts stores. The only men who wander in there by themselves are generally lost...
Huh. If banzai is stuck there for a while then he might as well reconnoiter for materials suitable towards scratch building minis terrain or something like that.
Trust me...I occupied myself by doing JUST that. Even though I'm no minis-modeler, I would see stuff and think "hey, that would make cool scrub brush/bushes...and that styrofoam could totally be carved into a burned-out cafe or something for a machinegun team to use as cover..."
You gotta do what you gotta do in trying times.
My local one actually has the specific imitation mini terrain stuff, along with a modelling kit/paint isle.
For those of us whose systems can't handle X Rebirth :(,
Starpoint Gemini 2 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SPG2/starpoint-gemini-2-beta) is on sale for $16.09 at Gamersgate. Activates on Steam. Includes a free copy of Starpoint Gemini 1.
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Starpoint Gemini 2 is currently in an advanced Beta stage with most of its features in-play but not yet finished. This means the game will continue to be improved and updated on a regular basis with bug fixes, balance tuning, AI improvements, as well as additional content.
Quote from: steve58 on November 25, 2013, 04:55:51 PM
For those of us whose systems can't handle X Rebirth :(, Starpoint Gemini 2 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SPG2/starpoint-gemini-2-beta) is on sale for $16.09 at Gamersgate. Activates on Steam. Includes a free copy of Starpoint Gemini 1.
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Starpoint Gemini 2 is currently in an advanced Beta stage with most of its features in-play but not yet finished. This means the game will continue to be improved and updated on a regular basis with bug fixes, balance tuning, AI improvements, as well as additional content.
I'll likely enjoy SPG2 more than X:Rebirth once they finish it, sometime in the future. It has a lot more ship customization, including ships and equippables. I'm not currently all that happy with how overly sensitive the mouse controls are but I expect that to get adjusted.
Eighty-one games are on sale at Strategy First (http://www.strategyfirst.com/products/category/29-sale/limit:1000).
Gamestop has:
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W7186) for $2.49
Sid Meier's Civilization® V: Scrambled Nations (http://www.impulsedriven.com/products/ESD-IMP-W7185) for $2.49
The Steam "Autumn Sale" has come for all of our wallets...
^Awesome avatar.
Indeed. I picked up about $50 worth of discounted games off my Steam wishlist tonight. (The most expensive being the final DOW2 game. FINALLY!!)
I thought about getting Rise of Flight and some selected expansions, but I had kind of decided a while back to pick up... whatever the 3rd game is instead... not RoF or OFF. Dangit. (I'll have to peruse old Grogthreads to find it.)
I got Space Empires V yesterday from the Strategy First sale. Thanks Greybriar. Now I have SEIV and SEV.
GamerGate has a number of games on a (presumably) 24-hour sale, including Europa Universalis IV for $20.00 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EU4/europa-universalis-iv?aff=ggnews) and Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes for $9.99 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes?aff=ggnews). Just a little over 17 hours left!
Quote from: Martok on November 28, 2013, 10:47:03 AM
GamerGate has a number of games on a (presumably) 24-hour sale, including Europa Universalis IV for $20.00 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EU4/europa-universalis-iv?aff=ggnews) and Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes for $9.99 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes?aff=ggnews). Just a little over 17 hours left!
i was just about to post saying im looking for a Fallen Enchantress sale - Huw poked me into it and i think it was you Martok who couldnt stop playing it a while back
that is the most recent one isnt it?
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 28, 2013, 11:00:43 AM
Quote from: Martok on November 28, 2013, 10:47:03 AM
GamerGate has a number of games on a (presumably) 24-hour sale, including Europa Universalis IV for $20.00 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EU4/europa-universalis-iv?aff=ggnews) and Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes for $9.99 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes?aff=ggnews). Just a little over 17 hours left!
i was just about to post saying im looking for a Fallen Enchantress sale - Huw poked me into it and i think it was you Martok who couldnt stop playing it a while back
that is the most recent one isnt it?
Yes,
Legendary Heroes is the newest game in the Elemental series. And I still can't stop playing it. :)
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Quote from: Martok on November 28, 2013, 11:16:22 AM
Quote from: undercovergeek on November 28, 2013, 11:00:43 AM
Quote from: Martok on November 28, 2013, 10:47:03 AM
GamerGate has a number of games on a (presumably) 24-hour sale, including Europa Universalis IV for $20.00 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EU4/europa-universalis-iv?aff=ggnews) and Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes for $9.99 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes?aff=ggnews). Just a little over 17 hours left!
i was just about to post saying im looking for a Fallen Enchantress sale - Huw poked me into it and i think it was you Martok who couldnt stop playing it a while back
that is the most recent one isnt it?
Yes, Legendary Heroes is the newest game in the Elemental series. And I still can't stop playing it. :)
sold
Gamersgate has ARMA II for $3.23. Am I crazy not to get it?
The version you want to get is Combined Ops or the complete pack. If you just get the base game, you'll have to get Operation Arrowhead before you can use any of the expansion packs or most of the good mods.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 28, 2013, 08:14:07 PM
The version you want to get is Combined Ops or the complete pack. If you just get the base game, you'll have to get Operation Arrowhead before you can use any of the expansion packs or most of the good mods.
Combined Ops is still $24.90. It's early in the holiday sale cycle. I can wait ;-)
Quote from: mirth on November 28, 2013, 08:07:24 PM
Gamersgate has ARMA II for $3.23. Am I crazy not to get it?
Dude, ARMA 2 complete was on sale on Steam like yesterday for $10. It's on there now for $20, but you might just want to wait for another flash sale at this rate.
Quote from: Toonces on November 28, 2013, 09:13:05 PM
Quote from: mirth on November 28, 2013, 08:07:24 PM
Gamersgate has ARMA II for $3.23. Am I crazy not to get it?
Dude, ARMA 2 complete was on sale on Steam like yesterday for $10. It's on there now for $20, but you might just want to wait for another flash sale at this rate.
D'oh!
For the flight simmers, several of the usual flight sim retailers are having huge sales. PCPilotshop is having an "up to 60%" sale, including a big sale on Aerosoft products. I've seen the Feel There E-jets on sale for about 50% off and Airbus X is on sale for about $35. Also, a bunch of other sites are discounting all sorts of stuff...it's a good time to shop around.
Finally, simMarket has a bundled A2A B377 with Captain of the Ship for just under $50 if you buy them together. That's about 30-40% off retail.
Quote from: Toonces on November 28, 2013, 09:16:00 PM
Finally, simMarket has a bundled A2A B377 with Captain of the Ship for just under $50 if you buy them together. That's about 30-40% off retail.
Is there a Guppy variant included?
Yup.
Quote from: mirth on November 28, 2013, 09:13:55 PM
Quote from: Toonces on November 28, 2013, 09:13:05 PM
Quote from: mirth on November 28, 2013, 08:07:24 PM
Gamersgate has ARMA II for $3.23. Am I crazy not to get it?
Dude, ARMA 2 complete was on sale on Steam like yesterday for $10. It's on there now for $20, but you might just want to wait for another flash sale at this rate.
D'oh!
Still showing on Steam... Combined Ops for $12.99 and Complete for $19.99
Good stuff. I've got III but am still playing my way through II. Heck I even reinstalled the original OFP a little while back (now sold as Cold War Assault and also on sale).
GamersGate has a number of Black Friday sales, including Skyrim: Legendary Edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ES5SLE/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-legendary-edition?aff=ggnews) and Rome 2 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-TWR2/total-war-rome-ii?aff=ggnews).
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (NA) is $16.99 @ GMG + DLC is $0.98 & $0.34 as well, right now..... I know there were some who were interested in it.
PE
GreenManGaming is throwing up 4 new deals every 4 hours over the entire weekend.
Also, a pile of EA stuff is 50%-60% off on Origin.
Quote from: Toonces on November 28, 2013, 09:16:00 PM
For the flight simmers, several of the usual flight sim retailers are having huge sales. PCPilotshop is having an "up to 60%" sale, including a big sale on Aerosoft products. I've seen the Feel There E-jets on sale for about 50% off and Airbus X is on sale for about $35. Also, a bunch of other sites are discounting all sorts of stuff...it's a good time to shop around.
Finally, simMarket has a bundled A2A B377 with Captain of the Ship for just under $50 if you buy them together. That's about 30-40% off retail.
fyi: JustFlight just started their Christmas sale (http://www.justflight.com/category/christmas-sale?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Just+Flight++Just+Trains+Newsletter+-+NovemberDecember+2013&utm_content=Just+Flight++Just+Trains+Newsletter+-+NovemberDecember+2013+CID_d30130d9959afd2a4ff37748ab17494a&utm_source=cm&utm_term=Just%20Flight%20%20Just%20Trains%20Christmas%20Sales)...
Bummer of a sale. Why the #@$@ are their digital downloads more expensive than the boxed versions?
'cos they want to clear their store?
Not being funny - just guessing. With the popularity of digital download, perhaps they just need to push their physical copies....they probably cost them the most in terms of business costs
yeah, I figured. I'm more upset with myself, than JustFlight. They had the BAE146 package on sale recently for $8 and by the time I decided I might want it, the sale was over. Was hoping to see a simillar price in their holiday sale, but now its $32...ya snooze, ya lose.
Man, that JustFlight sale sucks. :'(
Yep it does....
I grabbed Orbx Pacific Northwest for 12 bucks from Flightsimstore.com
Seems pretty cool.. and that was a great price..
Got FSDreamTeams JFK from PCAviator on Wednesday for like 21 bucks I think.. another good deal..
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 27, 2013, 10:49:07 PM
I thought about getting Rise of Flight and some selected expansions, but I had kind of decided a while back to pick up... whatever the 3rd game is instead... not RoF or OFF. Dangit. (I'll have to peruse old Grogthreads to find it.)
The third sim you're thinking of would likely be
First Eagles 2 from Third Wire. It's a decent enough game but it's nowhere near as immersive as
Rise Of Flight in my opinion. It also doesn't come close to RoF's graphics (which run surprisingly well for how good they look).
Sure, First Eagles 2 has a random campaign system but it's really just a series of randomized missions and the environment feels a bit stale. ROF has two different randomized campaigns available.. an official Beta one you get with the game and a user-created Mod you can download from the ROF site. The random campaign mod is reportedly better in some ways but the official Beta ones looks like it has a pretty sweet interface that tracks all yours and your squadron's info, map location, etc. My only complaint about ROF thus far is that you have to log in to their servers to use their Beta campaign. Oh! And having to adjust the joystick curve to lessen the rate of pitch constantly going up/down in level flight - it can be quite strong in some of them.
In short, I have enjoyed ROF far more than First Eagles 2. I believe all the ROF stuff is 50% off on the Steam sale right now.
Anyone play crisis 3? I see it is only $8.99 at Gamersgate......
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-C3/crysis-3
aw bugger. Had to get that. I liked the original...some pretty cool concepts in the game and well implemented. For £6 it's a no brainer
Sale at Rise of Flight store (http://riseofflight.com/en/store). Includes planes, field mods, maps, etc
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From November 27th till December 4th you will be able to purchase ANY Rise of Flight product with a 50% discount! Be it a item that you have been wanting to have or a present for a friend - all released planes, weapon and field mods, personalization packs and maps - everything goes at half-price!
Any feedback on some of the games on sale at strategy first? In particular I am looking at Star Wolves 2, Victorian Admirals anthology, Ironclads, or Men of War Vietnam.
...and anyone played Emergency 3?
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 30, 2013, 08:53:10 AM
Anyone play crisis 3? I see it is only $8.99 at Gamersgate......
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-C3/crysis-3
I've got it. Its worth 8.99.
I've always wanted to get into the Ironclads series but the reviews have been lukewarm at best through the years.
I've heard the FE2 campaign system is more truly dynamic than RoF's career mode; but to make the best use of it, I discovered I was going to need to mod stew the game out the wazoo. This was after I bought a copy. ;) I'll still probably work on that someday.
I went ahead with Steam's RoF, since I also heard that PatrickW's campaign generator was steadily improving up to FE2's standard; and I spent a few days getting that in gear (having bought all but 2 of Steam's DLC along the way for a reasonably immersive 1916 campaign. Apparently FE2 can go further back into 1915 for the Eindecker "Fokker scourge".) While I upgraded to a Thrustmaster HOTAS and thruster combo a little while back (which can also be used for PS3 games), my old original Thrustmaster stick is still sitting in the shadow under my monitor table; and I'm pretty sure it dates back to the original Red Baron, the first game I ever had for my first IBM PC machine. :) Nostalgia is good.
(I did however learn that RoF features one more old pusher scout/bomber which I can't use on Steam because the planes aren't compatible or something! Arghsighs.)
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Saw Rome 2 on Steam for 50% off... $30. Damn I feel foolish paying $60 like two months ago now! :-[
Me too. And I gifted it as well :/ :/
But I'll bet my ass we do it again for the next big one and the one after that
Quote from: Gusington on December 01, 2013, 10:24:57 AM
Me too. And I gifted it as well :/ :/
If it makes you feel any better, I'm having fun with it! :D
Quote from: Toonces on December 01, 2013, 05:18:34 AM
Saw Rome 2 on Steam for 50% off... $30. Damn I feel foolish paying $60 like two months ago now! :-[
Me too. I'm playing the hell out of it and enjoying every minute, but I
knew if I waited a month or two I could get it cheaper. Grrrr to my lack of willpower....
The last game I bought on Steam for full price was Xcom. I won't do it again...I don't care how badly I want it, because it know now that my $50 gets a lot more traction if I wait a while. And Steam always has surprises.
^I have to go back to thinking that way. I did for a long time and then stopped.
I'm happy you're enjoying it Martok. It salves the sting...a bit :)
got a couple more in my cart waiting.
Payday the heist $1.99 ... http://store.steampowered.com/app/24240/
Civilization V: Scrambled Nations Map Pack $1.24 .. http://store.steampowered.com/app/235585/?snr=1_7_7_151_150_1
Civilization V - Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack $1.24.... http://store.steampowered.com/app/99614/
think those are the last 2 DLC's i don't have for Civ 5
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Quote from: Toonces on December 01, 2013, 05:18:34 AM
Saw Rome 2 on Steam for 50% off... $30. Damn I feel foolish paying $60 like two months ago now! :-[
Me too. I'm playing the hell out of it and enjoying every minute, but I knew if I waited a month or two I could get it cheaper. Grrrr to my lack of willpower....
I dunno.. if it's something I'm
really looking forward to, I may still order it at release. Pre-order? Doubtful on that for the big dollar titles.
The trick is to not slavishly keep track of games' pre-release progress and hype. I don't even bother checking around for release time estimates anymore, much less peruse pre-release screenshots and such unless someone happens to post some on a forum. This is the trick to curbing the urge to pre-order. Cut the problem off at the source, baby. :D It can even be a pleasant surprise when one gets released earlier than you might expect, and is fairly issue-free.
The only one I've checked on lately is
Sovereignty over at the Matrix forum and I doubt we'll be seeing it for awhile yet. That's the only one I plan on picking up shortly after release right now.. if there's no insane Matrix pricing hooplah.
Noticed GamersGate had Dominions IV on sale for $20.99 and Conquest of Elysium 3 for $2.49... good deal.
PE
Quote from: Gusington on December 01, 2013, 07:20:24 PM
I'm happy you're enjoying it Martok. It salves the sting...a bit :)
(One could easily make a homoerotic comment involving you and
mirth/Star in response to that last sentence, but I'm not going there. :P )
Seriously, though, I really am getting hooked on
Rome 2. It's got the right level of atmosphere/immersion that I felt the first one utterly lacked, and the AI (while obviously far from perfect) is much better than its namesake predecessor as well. It's not as "good" a game as
Shogun 2 IMHO, but I'm probably enjoying it more.
So then all of us who were demanding you get it because we thought you would like it were...correct?
it just leaves Martok with a prime opportunity to force feed you a game you didnt think youd enjoy
Note that the sale on Dominions 4 at 40% off is just a Monday deal as far as I can tell.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension?aff=ggnews
The Gamersgate Newsletter lists it as a "Cyber Monday" deal. So it must be One Day Only.
The hell you say, 'geek
Planetary Annihilation is on sale 33% off. It comes to $40 and change now. It is still in beta, but it has come a long way. It looks really good and there is a pretty competent AI commander available now. Might be a good time to jump in if you've been on the fence. I haven't played a lot, but I plan to focus in on this one in the coming days, so stay tuned for impressions if you're still not quite ready to take the plunge.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on December 03, 2013, 07:43:54 AM
Planetary Annihilation is on sale 33% off. It comes to $40 and change now. It is still in beta, but it has come a long way. It looks really good and there is a pretty competent AI commander available now. Might be a good time to jump in if you've been on the fence. I haven't played a lot, but I plan to focus in on this one in the coming days, so stay tuned for impressions if you're still not quite ready to take the plunge.
i may be wrong but i get the impression its the clickiest of click fests ive seen - no strategy just scoop all you have and point, and then micromanage this across different planets - i hope im wrong
I need rubles!!!
I mean dollars. Yes, of course...dollars.
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 03, 2013, 08:03:23 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on December 03, 2013, 07:43:54 AM
Planetary Annihilation is on sale 33% off. It comes to $40 and change now. It is still in beta, but it has come a long way. It looks really good and there is a pretty competent AI commander available now. Might be a good time to jump in if you've been on the fence. I haven't played a lot, but I plan to focus in on this one in the coming days, so stay tuned for impressions if you're still not quite ready to take the plunge.
i may be wrong but i get the impression its the clickiest of click fests ive seen - no strategy just scoop all you have and point, and then micromanage this across different planets - i hope im wrong
Well, you're describing the vast majority of RTS games. There is definitely strategy involved in creating balanced armies, managing resources, expansion vs. setting up base defenses and spreading to other planets and then using them as weapons...but in all fairness, I just haven't played enough yet to really judge how it all comes together presently.
AssCreed IV: Black Flag on sale for today only (12/3) for 29.99...dammit now I have to get it...
Carcassonne FREE for 'droid devices
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081SRJSY/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_GYFNsb1JPBNAQ
Latest Humble Jumbo Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/):
Includes:
Natural Selection 2
Sanctum 2
Magicka + DLC
Note, if you beat the average price (current $3.93), you will also receive Orcs Must Die! 2: Complete Pack, Garry's Mod and Serious Sam 3: BFE
SimMarket has the FlytheMaddog MD-80 on sale for 50% off (just under $20) for FSX. If you're an MD-80 enthusiast, from what I understand this is the best simulation of this aircraft.
I already have the CLS version, but for $20 this is a steal.
http://secure.simmarket.com/lsh-fly-the-maddog-professional-2010-edition.phtml
Quote from: bayonetbrant on December 03, 2013, 03:42:56 PM
Carcassonne FREE for 'droid devices
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081SRJSY/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_GYFNsb1JPBNAQ
Was it a 1-Day deal or for Americans only? I see it listed as 5$
Quote from: Tpek on December 04, 2013, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on December 03, 2013, 03:42:56 PM
Carcassonne FREE for 'droid devices
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081SRJSY/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_GYFNsb1JPBNAQ
Was it a 1-Day deal or for Americans only? I see it listed as 5$
I think it was a 1-day deal because I'm also seeing it for five bucks.
Not a big loss for me since I'm no big fan of "Euro-style" token placement games.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 04, 2013, 02:21:07 PM
Quote from: Tpek on December 04, 2013, 09:09:56 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on December 03, 2013, 03:42:56 PM
Carcassonne FREE for 'droid devices
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081SRJSY/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_GYFNsb1JPBNAQ
Was it a 1-Day deal or for Americans only? I see it listed as 5$
Same here, but if it's free then I might as well try it out :P
I think it was a 1-day deal because I'm also seeing it for five bucks.
Not a big loss for me since I'm no big fan of "Euro-style" token placement games.
Quote from: Gusington on December 02, 2013, 01:46:18 PM
So then all of us who were demanding you get it because we thought you would like it were...correct?
Gods help me, yes. ::)
Granted, I didn't enjoy it as much straight "out of the box" as I do now, and admittedly I do feel it was heavily flawed at release. However, the devs have made great strides with the game since then. In terms of bug-fixing, gameplay/AI improvements, and (mostly free) added content, I have to credit CA for providing solid support thus far; may they continue to do so.
Greenmangaming has OOTP14 (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/indie/out-park-baseball-2014/) for $19.99. Use voucher code GMG20-CV2W4-DSYBT to knock it down to $16. Site says "DRM: Other", so not sure if that means a key from the developer or what.
Quote from: steve58 on December 05, 2013, 10:21:17 AM
Greenmangaming has OOTP14 (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/indie/out-park-baseball-2014/) for $19.99....
For those as puzzled as I was,
OOTP14 refers to
Out of the Park Baseball 14.
Quote from: steve58 on December 05, 2013, 10:21:17 AM
Greenmangaming has OOTP14 (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/indie/out-park-baseball-2014/) for $19.99. Use voucher code GMG20-CV2W4-DSYBT to knock it down to $16. Site says "DRM: Other", so not sure if that means a key from the developer or what.
OOTP14 uses a serial key from the developer, and I believe is limited to 2 simulatenous activations... If you need to move to a new machine, you have to de-activate a machine first.
@Martok...VICTORY :)
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1108.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh412%2FRotarrin%2FOther%2Fromanlegionaires_zps7440cb96.jpg&hash=db4b516f65da5d0c4f74d9f874d5a85c37c725b6)
Thanks again, man. I can safely say it's a gift I greatly appreciate. :)
Is that you before you fire the game up?
Quote from: Gusington on December 05, 2013, 01:00:15 PM
@Martok...VICTORY :)
I'm pretty sure he's singing this song aloud right now.
I was thinking more along the lines of Apocalypse Now but ok.
Moar helicopters and Wagner spilling from loudspeakers...can't argue with that logic.
Totally off topic but the older I get the more totally f'd up Apocalypse Now becomes.
Dude, it was f'd up the minute FFC dreamed it up.
Yeah but when I was 13 I didn't realize that.
I was 11. I remember thinking, why are they doing all this talking? More helicopters and booms, please!
Then I REALLY sat down and watched it about 15 years ago, for the first time, and then realized how seriously screwed up that movie was and glad I didn't absorb it like I absorbed 'Alien' into my nightmares.
What you did 15 years ago I just did 3 months back :)
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 05, 2013, 08:21:19 PM
Dude, it was f'd up the minute FFC dreamed it up.
Or Lucas rather. (They switched movies off with each other.)
Quote from: steve58 on November 29, 2013, 04:57:54 PM
Quote from: Toonces on November 28, 2013, 09:16:00 PM
For the flight simmers, several of the usual flight sim retailers are having huge sales. PCPilotshop is having an "up to 60%" sale, including a big sale on Aerosoft products. I've seen the Feel There E-jets on sale for about 50% off and Airbus X is on sale for about $35. Also, a bunch of other sites are discounting all sorts of stuff...it's a good time to shop around.
Finally, simMarket has a bundled A2A B377 with Captain of the Ship for just under $50 if you buy them together. That's about 30-40% off retail.
fyi: JustFlight just started their Christmas sale (http://www.justflight.com/category/christmas-sale?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Just+Flight++Just+Trains+Newsletter+-+NovemberDecember+2013&utm_content=Just+Flight++Just+Trains+Newsletter+-+NovemberDecember+2013+CID_d30130d9959afd2a4ff37748ab17494a&utm_source=cm&utm_term=Just%20Flight%20%20Just%20Trains%20Christmas%20Sales)...
Bummer of a sale. Why the #@$@ are their digital downloads more expensive than the boxed versions?
Got an email this morning from JustFlight and it looks like they are starting (re-starting?) their Christmas Sale (http://www.justflight.com/category/christmas-sale.%20utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Just+Flight++Just+Trains+Christmas+Sales&utm_content=Just+Flight++Just+Trains+Christmas+Sales+CID_adfc18d3da529cab282033c59f6edc1a&utm_source=cm). Prices look a bit better than the first go-round...
Kind of surprised to see Company of Heroes 2 so cheap already...only $13 at GMG...if you use one of their coupons, can even get cheaper. I was in the pre-release beta program and paid over $50 for it....didn't like what I saw and got a refund before its official release. I wonder if it is worth another shot for this cheap price.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/company-heroes-2/
I've been on the fence on this one - particularly for $60. What didn't you like about it?
Quote from: tgb on December 06, 2013, 03:59:27 PM
I've been on the fence on this one - particularly for $60. What didn't you like about it?
I didn't like some of the gimmics it had like having to keep your soldiers warm by a fire or at times they would die of cold. I understand that is real life, but for me that was going a little over board on managing my troops. Granted it is an RTS, but seemed to really be fast paced which I couldn't always keep up with. I would suspect if you liked COH 1 and can get pass the fire stuff, you probably would like this game, especially for that price.
Nah, I'm really not a fan of rts, and based on what you said and a couple of videos I watched, I know I'll never play it.
Gah I paid full price for it...stupid. I think I am done doing that. I went so long never paying full price and then caved with COH2, Rome II and a few others for about a year. Have to swing the pendulum back.
Quote from: Gusington on December 06, 2013, 07:20:08 PM
Gah I paid full price for it...stupid. I think I am done doing that. I went so long never paying full price and then caved with COH2, Rome II and a few others for about a year. Have to swing the pendulum back.
Gus, any impressions? U think worth the $13 or not so much?
The game is frenetic but detailed. I enjoy it but I never played the original.
13.00, well, it depends on your tastes. I haven't played much only because I wanted to save it for a later date, not because I didn't like it. I personally think its worth 13.00 and probably 26.00. But 60.00...probably not.
Just got this in an email:
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shrapnelgames.com%2Femail%2Fimages%2FHoHoHurry_2013.gif&hash=3c5efaafd41a3474552b7f61641d7d71a479c4b3)
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Sir, you are being hunted ... steam .... http://store.steampowered.com/app/242880/ .. 50% off for another day.
Early access alpha game. I bought in as i like the premise and after doing my due diligence think there is enough here to be playable and fun. The Dev's have been putting out monthly updates pretty regularly. I spend the first probably hour of the game getting my controls and graphic settings right and that's all it took to get my ass hunted, damn balloon spotted me and called in some robots...run forest...run. I think this is a game where you have to be able to role play the part to get the most fun out of it as it's a slow stealth game.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg14%2F3647%2F5zgy.jpg&hash=2f070baceb71595dcd37036aabe490c95dea1a22)
Quote from: republic on December 08, 2013, 11:36:51 AM
Just got this in an email:
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shrapnelgames.com%2Femail%2Fimages%2FHoHoHurry_2013.gif&hash=3c5efaafd41a3474552b7f61641d7d71a479c4b3)
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shrapnelgames.com%2Femail%2Fimages%2Fgift_2013.gif&hash=89f986634ad7c2cf1b401f9dbcf55152026d0835)
Better hurry! You might save enough to order an extra dollar-menu item at McDonalds! :D
Shrapnel Games (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/Our_Games/Our_Games.html)
Shrapnel Games' Extended Download Service (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/extended-download-service.html)
Quote from: Greybriar on December 08, 2013, 12:49:12 PM
Shrapnel Games' Extended Download Service (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/extended-download-service.html)
Wow! Only $5 to extend download availability to two years!!! Does it apply to this? (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/all-american-the-82nd-airborne-in-normandy.html)
Quote from: tgb on December 08, 2013, 02:11:19 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on December 08, 2013, 12:49:12 PM
Shrapnel Games' Extended Download Service (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/extended-download-service.html)
Wow! Only $5 to extend download availability to two years!!! Does it apply to this? (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/all-american-the-82nd-airborne-in-normandy.html)
Probably just the digital download versions of the games would be my guess, tgb.
Quote from: tgb on December 08, 2013, 02:11:19 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on December 08, 2013, 12:49:12 PM
Shrapnel Games' Extended Download Service (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/extended-download-service.html)
Wow! Only $5 to extend download availability to two years!!! Does it apply to this? (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/all-american-the-82nd-airborne-in-normandy.html)
With the recent release of World in Flames, there may even be hope for All American: The 82nd Airborne in Normandy. Pre-orders from 1999 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=47045)?? :o
Quote from: steve58 on December 08, 2013, 04:00:01 PM
Quote from: tgb on December 08, 2013, 02:11:19 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on December 08, 2013, 12:49:12 PM
Shrapnel Games' Extended Download Service (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/extended-download-service.html)
Wow! Only $5 to extend download availability to two years!!! Does it apply to this? (http://www.gamersfront.com/store/all-american-the-82nd-airborne-in-normandy.html)
Perhaps they are waiting for Microsoft to ramp up XP support again.
With the recent release of World in Flames, there may even be hope for All American: The 82nd Airborne in Normandy. Pre-orders from 1999 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=47045)?? :o
I got a $50 Visa gift card at the company party last night, and have no idea how to blow it on games. Or if I should hold on to it and wait to see if Steam's Christmas sale is worth a wait.
https://store.bistudio.com/
BIS christmas sale - Arma III delux at 31 euros - whatever they are!
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 08, 2013, 06:38:03 PM
https://store.bistudio.com/
BIS christmas sale - Arma III delux at 31 euros - whatever they are!
Dirty fur'nur money, son.
I hesitate to post this, as I know I'm going to get some of us in trouble, but FSPilotShop is having a pretty good holiday sale.
I was just browsing around and there are some good deals on planes, especially some Razbam stuff. Ensure you check compatibility, though, because some of the stuff is FS 2004 only...just do your due diligence before you press buy.
For example: T-2 Buckeye $15 (50% off)
A-6 for $10 (50% off)
EA-6B for $10 (about 65% off!)
The Prowler looks really nice...
Oooops...Linky: http://www.fspilotshop.com/specials.php
Also, Razbam's website has some deals, although not quite as good as above...mostly for the Thirdwire compatible stuff. http://www.razbamsims.com/
RealAir Turbine Duke is 50% off!..
Realair does awesome planes and at 50% off, should be a steal, I know I'm grabbing it!
http://realairsimulations.com/list_box.php?page=duket10_buynow (http://realairsimulations.com/list_box.php?page=duket10_buynow)
Total War: Rome II $30 at Gamefly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-total-war-rome-ii/5005862) (today only I think). Steam key.
Quote from: steve58 on December 10, 2013, 02:51:47 PM
Total War: Rome II $30 at Gamefly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-total-war-rome-ii/5005862) (today only I think). Steam key.
Use this code and get for $23
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 10, 2013, 03:12:54 PM
Quote from: steve58 on December 10, 2013, 02:51:47 PM
Total War: Rome II $30 at Gamefly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-total-war-rome-ii/5005862) (today only I think). Steam key.
Use this code and get for $23
This code worked: GFDDEC20
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on December 10, 2013, 03:33:04 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 10, 2013, 03:12:54 PM
Quote from: steve58 on December 10, 2013, 02:51:47 PM
Total War: Rome II $30 at Gamefly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-total-war-rome-ii/5005862) (today only I think). Steam key.
Use this code and get for $23
This code worked: GFDDEC20
PE
Better than Grim's code, his is invisible!! :o
Quote from: Tuna on December 10, 2013, 03:36:31 PM
Quote from: PanzersEast on December 10, 2013, 03:33:04 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 10, 2013, 03:12:54 PM
Quote from: steve58 on December 10, 2013, 02:51:47 PM
Total War: Rome II $30 at Gamefly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-total-war-rome-ii/5005862) (today only I think). Steam key.
Use this code and get for $23
Too funny....I guess the code would have helped:)
This code worked: GFDDEC20
PE
Better than Grim's code, his is invisible!! :o
Thx Grim and PE. $23 trumps $30. I saw the code on Gamefly, but couldn't tell if it'd work with the Rome II sale...
Quote from: steve58 on December 03, 2013, 04:45:04 PM
Latest Humble Jumbo Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/):
Includes:
Natural Selection 2
Sanctum 2
Magicka + DLC
Note, if you beat the average price (current $3.93), you will also receive Orcs Must Die! 2: Complete Pack, Garry's Mod and Serious Sam 3: BFE
Three more games added:
Cities in Motion 2,
Orcs Must Die! Game of the Year and
Sanctum: Collection. Current average price: $4.22
GoG (http://www.gog.com) has kicked off their Winter Sale.
Fallout 1, 2, and Tactics are free for the next ~47 hours.
Quote
To make sure gamers check in constantly during their two-week long special offer GOG.com is launching three diffrent types of exciting daily deals. Each day, a selection of deeply-discounted, great games--celebrated classic and new acclaimed indie--will be showcased by a well-known YouTube gaming channel in a daily sale up to 75% off. Meanwhile, GOG.com's community will also have their say - each day they will vote on which of two daily game bundles will get an up to 80% discount. If that wasn't enough each registered GOG.com user will receive daily Mystery Boxes with gifts of special sales or even the occasional free game. Of course, all of the games in this sale are covered by GOG.com's recently-announced 30 Day Money Back Guarantee everywhere in the world, so gamers can try out any title--new or old--they've been curious about with confidence.
Can't beat free...been interested in Fallout Tactics forever but reviews were meh back in the day.
And I was thinking about buying both of these on Steam yesterday...
Definitely can't beat free, but you sure could beat their servers...keep getting 500 Internal Server Errors.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 12, 2013, 10:25:02 AM
And I was thinking about buying both of these on Steam yesterday...
Definitely can't beat free, but you sure could beat their servers...keep getting 500 Internal Server Errors.
i would imagine theyre getting hammered but i think the offers on til 31 dec?
Yeah it's good for another 46 hours. Funny that even the login page is saying it doesn't exist...lol.
Way to go, you jobless heathens.
hehe cant even login to my account at GoG. wonder how many people are trying and just wont come back? I might remember to check back later, who knows :-\
I finally managed to log in, but if it's not showing "sorry page dead lulz" it's doing a lot of other weird things, like going to checkout without showing the games in the cart. Ah well...these people have jobs to go to eventually, right?
Edit: Got it finally. Might work for you guys too.
yeah done it - downloaded 1, 2 is on my shelf, i figure if its there im safe
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 12, 2013, 12:52:54 PM
I finally managed to log in, but if it's not showing "sorry page dead lulz" it's doing a lot of other weird things, like going to checkout without showing the games in the cart. Ah well...these people have jobs to go to eventually, right?
Edit: Got it finally. Might work for you guys too.
It'll Simma Daown after the initial hit and the evening peak time is done. :D
Got into my GOG account and added Fallout Tactics without a problem. Already had 1 & 2 in my collection.
Same here. I had Fallout 1 so I added 2 and Tactics with no sweat at all. And Also noticed that the Mac versions are included. :)
Rise of Venice is $13.66 on Gamersgate. I'm sure SoM will be on that like stink on a monkey.
Rise of Venice isn't all that enjoyable at all, unless you're hardcore into trading sims.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is $12.49 on Steam.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on December 13, 2013, 03:21:14 PM
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is $12.49 on Steam.
did you put some decent time into this?
hows it coming with planetary annihilation?
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 13, 2013, 04:50:23 PM
hows it coming with planetary annihilation?
Having some fun, but it still needs some work. I've been distracted by games that are easier to play lately...
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on December 13, 2013, 05:10:03 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 13, 2013, 04:50:23 PM
hows it coming with planetary annihilation?
Having some fun, but it still needs some work. I've been distracted by games that are easier to play lately...
daddy duties?
^Doodies.
Huhuhuhuhuhuhuh...you typed "doodies."
thanks for the heads up on the Fallout games. now I have something to game on this macbook.
The Daily Deal on the BureauX hasn't expired yet (75% off the game and all its add-ons), so I finally picked it up. I know the devs worked hard on it, so despite the problems to be fair to them I don't want to wait until it's simply dirt cheap. (Assuming any of the money goes to the devs at all at this point, which may be overly optimistic...)
Humble Bundle's Weekly Sale includes Rising Storm, for any fence-sitters out there...
Pay $6 or more for:
-Zeno Clash ($9.99 on Steam)
-Zeno Clash 2 ($19.99 on Steam)
-Killing Floor ($9.99 on Steam)
-Dwarfs!? (which is free to play on Steam, actually)
-Rock of Ages ($9.99 on Steam)
-Rising Storm ($19.99 on Steam)
So $70 worth of games for $6? I'm thinking about it - anyone out there still playing Rising Storm?
Also...
Check out GOG.com if you're into D&D...for $21.20 right now, you can get:
- Baldur's Gate: The Original Saga
- Baldur's Gate 2 Complete
- Icewind Dale Complete
- Icewind Dale 2 Complete
- Planescape: Torment
- Neverwinter Nights: Diamond Edition
- Neverwinter Nights 2 Complete
- Temple of Elemental Evil
- D&D: Dragonshard
- Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone
This D&D promo ends in little more than an hour...sorry for the late notice but I only just now saw it.
GOG has Master of Orion 1 & 2 for 2.99 and Panzer General 3D Assault for $4.99...I loved PG3D and have good memories of MOO1/2...also have a Visa gift card with just about ten bucks left on it...lol
Gamefly is having a Build Your Own Bundle sale.
2K games (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/byob-2k-build-your-own-bundle/5007218) can be purchased at 3 for $18, 4 for $22, and 5 for $25. Eligible titles include BioShock 2, BioShock Infinite, Borderlands 2, Sid Meier's Civilization V, Gods+Kings, Brave New World and more. $18 for Civ 5+G&K+BNW...great price.
Also Sega and Rockstar bundles available...
EU4 is $10 over at humblebundle store
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 16, 2013, 07:41:02 AM
-Zeno Clash ($9.99 on Steam)
Zeno Clash is an entertaining if not a weird game. I liked it and 100%ed it on my Sexbox. I recommend this game to those who like to stray off the beaten path and try something new once in a while.
Doah!
^Wrong thread, dude.
Sword of the Stars II Enhanced Edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SOTS2LW/sword-of-the-stars-ii-enhanced-edition) for $5 is one of the Deals of the Day at GamersGate.
Better hurry though. This special ends in 22 hours and 20 minutes.
Amazon is offering a Paradox Grand Strategy Pack for $9.99 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWTN8K2?pf_rd_p=1696696162&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-7&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=2445220011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0J0HNYC9Q6MZ8HT0NJCC&ref_=acs_ux_tl_1_1_t_Dec19) that includes Crusader Kings II, Victoria II, Europa Universalis III Complete, Hearts of Iron III, & March of the Eagles (Steam DRM) and Sengoku (Non-Steam DRM).
Wow that is an impressive collection for a decent price.
Also on sale at Amazon (http://www.cheapshark.com/browse?storeID=3):
Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods $3.75
Crusader Kings II: The Republic $2.75
Europa Universalis IV $9.99
Aliens Colonial Marines $1.99
I'm assuming you all know this...the Steam holiday sale has begun!
I am so weak...I must resist!
I just picked up Drox Operative and the Expansion (Not on sale) but Dins Curse and expansion are calling me...among about a dozen other indie games plus Arma 3...
My wallet to me: "We cannah handle much more!"
It's been a LONG time since I had an interest in WWII air sims but I read a little about IL2 1946 today and I see it for 4.99...that has got to be worth it eh?
Are you getting the GOG version?
http://www.gog.com/game/il_2_sturmovik_1946
Since I already own it the price doesn't show for me but it can't be much more than the $4.99 you mentioned.
No the Steam version. I am guessing there is no difference...
For $5 you probably can't go too wrong. I picked it up in a past holiday sale for about the same price. It seemed to a lot of flight sim gurus it was one of the best games ever released and was fairly realistic. I never full got into everything, but I certainly got my $5 worth. At the time it seemed the graphics were a bit dated, but too be expected since has been around awhile. Maybe even mods exist to help improve, not sure.
^Thanks!
I was just poking around the iTunes App store looking for some wargames and found that Slitherine's Legion is 4.99 (it's normally 9.99). Battle Academy, which is normally a steep 19.99, is 'only' 9.99 now. It says the prices are good through January 2. Panzer Corps, which just came out, is still 19.99 unfortunately, but then again it DID just come out.
Tiller has a couple of titles for 2.99 each also (PC Bulge '44 and PC Tunisia '43), as well as a free/lite version of both, and a free/lite version of Modern Air Power (no paid version, though).
Add to that Sid Meier's Ace Patrol - the first/WWI version is FREE on the iPad, apparently. The Pacific Skies one is 2.99.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 20, 2013, 05:24:18 AM
For $5 you probably can't go too wrong. I picked it up in a past holiday sale for about the same price. It seemed to a lot of flight sim gurus it was one of the best games ever released and was fairly realistic. I never full got into everything, but I certainly got my $5 worth. At the time it seemed the graphics were a bit dated, but too be expected since has been around awhile. Maybe even mods exist to help improve, not sure.
I never got into the IL-2 series. It seemed nice for it's day but just never hooked me despite having a randomized campaign generator.
I had the very first game in the IL2 series about 12 years ago and sucked utterly at it. But now I'd like to try again :)
Steam has Train Simulator 2014 82% off at $9.89 US for the next 42 hours.
All of the DLC are also are 40-75% off.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/)
and far cry 3 at a fiver
pc version Sid Meier's Ace Patrol ----- $1.25 on GG for about the next 17 hours
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ACEP/sid-meiers-ace-patrol
Quote from: -budd- on December 21, 2013, 09:46:34 AM
pc version Sid Meier's Ace Patrol ----- $1.25 on GG for about the next 17 hours
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ACEP/sid-meiers-ace-patrol
I bought that on Day 1. I'd like to see similar pricing for the Pacific Theater version.
Quote from: tgb on December 21, 2013, 12:09:24 PM
Quote from: -budd- on December 21, 2013, 09:46:34 AM
pc version Sid Meier's Ace Patrol ----- $1.25 on GG for about the next 17 hours
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ACEP/sid-meiers-ace-patrol
I bought that on Day 1. I'd like to see similar pricing for the Pacific Theater version.
I thought they were both going for that price today?
Pacific Skys shows at $4.99 for me:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ACEPPS/sid-meiers-ace-patrol-pacific-skies
Quote from: Staggerwing on December 21, 2013, 12:33:46 PM
Pacific Skys shows at $4.99 for me:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ACEPPS/sid-meiers-ace-patrol-pacific-skies
On steam you can get for about $2.50
XCom Enemy Within (http://store.steampowered.com/app/225340/) is $14.99 for the next ~4 hours or so. Its actually part of the XCom Enemy Unknown Flash Sale. Not sure I've noticed before that when a game is part of a Flash Sale, it's DLC is too (at least in this case)...
Also, Greenmangaming has some good prices for Civ V and its DLCs (http://www.greenmangaming.com/winter-sale-2k/) (BNW, G+K, Scrambled Nations, Scrambled Nations, etc). Use voucher code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49 for additional 20% off.
Quote from: Staggerwing on December 21, 2013, 12:33:46 PM
Pacific Skys shows at $4.99 for me:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ACEPPS/sid-meiers-ace-patrol-pacific-skies
It's $2.49 on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/244090/?snr=1_7_7_151_150_1
along with the other.
Cool, thanks! It shall be mine!
Grabbed both of them with Blue Coins!!.. Thanks for posting!
Per a previous comment: yes, one of the great things about Steam sales is that (usually) most or all of a game's related DLC and sister games are on sale together. So for example, when Rise of Flight is on sale at 50% off (like right now), you may expect its DLC to be on sale, probably for the same discount (like right now). If RoF goes to 66 or 75 off, its DLC (probably) will, too.
Similarly, if one of the Far Cry or Crysis games (to pull examples completely at random) go on sale, the others will, too, along with all related DLC.
A little pissed...I was wrong about Ace Patrol being free. The British first campaign is free but everything else of corse is in app purchases. I hate that crap!
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 22, 2013, 03:19:53 PM
A little pissed...I was wrong about Ace Patrol being free. The British first campaign is free but everything else of corse is in app purchases. I hate that crap!
The tablet version I suppose. I dunno.. only picked up the PC version which had all the stuff for a fairly low price so I didn't notice.
I thought people often complained about not having Demos available for many games these days? It's essentially the same thing, right?
The PC version of Pacific Skies can be had for less than $1 (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/sid-meiers-ace-patrol-pacific-skies/). It includes all the stuff they want to charge you for on the Ipad.
Quote from: tgb on December 23, 2013, 10:02:57 AM
The PC version of Pacific Skies can be had for less than $1 (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/sid-meiers-ace-patrol-pacific-skies/). It includes all the stuff they want to charge you for on the Ipad.
Great Find!
Don't forget to save another .19 cents:) Use this code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49 and get for a .80 cents.
The original Ace Patrol (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/ace-patrol/) also for $0.80 (w/code above)
Quote from: steve58 on December 23, 2013, 12:24:07 PM
The original Ace Patrol (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/ace-patrol/) also for $0.80 (w/code above)
That is hard to say no to......
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on December 23, 2013, 05:02:51 PM
Quote from: steve58 on December 23, 2013, 12:24:07 PM
The original Ace Patrol (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/ace-patrol/) also for $0.80 (w/code above)
That is hard to say no to......
PE
It's a fun game and well worth the five bucks it originally cost. They're practically giving it away at under a dollar. :)
Wish they'd price it that way on the ipad. I miss my laptop and have been sorely tempted to buy out the Ace Patrol packages but can't bring myself to do it since I already have it and Pacific Skies on my computer.
Total War:Rome 2 for $30 today and tomorrow. Today directly from Steam and tomorrow on Amazon (which still gets you a Steam code)
Quote from: tgb on December 24, 2013, 01:32:54 PM
Total War:Rome 2 for $30 today and tomorrow. Today directly from Steam and tomorrow on Amazon (which still gets you a Steam code)
Also on sale at Greenmangaming (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/total-war-rome-ii/). Use code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49 to knock it down to
$23.98. Steam key. Probably a quick sale, so grab it while you can...
I know some people enjoy the Football Manager series, currently on sale for $20 at GMG.
Code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/e...-manager-2014/
GreenManGaming
X-Com Enemy Within $12.00 with Code GMG20-ZB5D1-93X49
PE
A few of GamersGate's daily deals:
Batman: Arkham Origins (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-BAO/batman-arkham-origins?aff=ggnews)
Bioshock: Infinite (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-BIOSI/bioshock-infinite?aff=ggnews)
Civilization V (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-CIV5/sid-meiers-civilization-v?aff=ggnews) (just the base game)
Swords of the Stars: The Pit.......Seen some people in places say this is a decent game, especially for the gold edition only $1.74
http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stars-Online-Game-Code/dp/B00H7M43GG/ref=dsvrt_myd_asin_block
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 27, 2013, 09:40:05 AM
Swords of the Stars: The Pit.......Seen some people in places say this is a decent game, especially for the gold edition only $1.74
http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stars-Online-Game-Code/dp/B00H7M43GG/ref=dsvrt_myd_asin_block
I have it and like it with all DLC.... very interesting and worth it for sure at that price.
PE
if you still havent pulled your card out and bought it - Rome II is 50% off on steam
and on the sale you can vote for - there is an option for WG:ALB at 7.50, Arma III at £24 or COH 2 for a tenner
I'm wondering if Caesar in Gaul for Rome 2 will be marked down at all...
Quote from: Gusington on December 29, 2013, 10:20:15 PM
I'm wondering if Caesar in Gaul for Rome 2 will be marked down at all...
I've been looking at cheapest so far is $12...don't think we will see much less during the holiday sales since just released in December.
Amazon.com is offering an XCOM: Enemy Unknown and an XCOM: Enemy Within combo pack for $19.99 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HDPDEVM/ref=s9_hps_bw_g367_i18?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-7&pf_rd_r=1TDTXNM4JBDCMAP1EMVN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1519172842&pf_rd_i=229575) U.S. They are both Steam codes.
Offer ends 01/03/14 11:59PM PST.
Rising Storm is 75% off on the Steam daily deal today. $4.99!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/234510/
Both Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/27463/?snr=1_5_9__403) and Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Might-Magic-Heroes-VI-Complete/dp/B00AYZMZ9K/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1388442273&sr=1-1&keywords=Might+and+Magic+Heroes+VI%3A+Complete+Edition) are offering Might and Magic Heroes VI: Complete Edition for $9.99 U.S.
UBI Play on both.
Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store) has:
Europa Universalis IV for $10
Planetary Annihilation for $40
Euro Truck Sim 2 for $6.24
Spacebase DF-9 for $15
Couldn't pass this up, Xcom enemy within only $9
http://www.amazon.com/XCOM-Enemy-Within-Online-Game/dp/B00FEOUDUE/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1388528580&sr=1-3&keywords=xcom+enemy+within
Quote from: steve58 on December 31, 2013, 05:05:47 PM
Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store) has:
Europa Universalis IV for $10
Planetary Annihilation for $40
Euro Truck Sim 2 for $6.24
Spacebase DF-9 for $15
I've never bought from them before....the EU4 price is the lowest I've seen. Is a digital game download or is it a key to unlock it on Steam?
^I've bought from them twice with no problem. EU4 is Steam-only so you'll end up with just a Steam key.
Quote from: steve58 on December 31, 2013, 08:01:55 PM
^I've bought from them twice with no problem. EU4 is Steam-only so you'll end up with just a Steam key.
Thanks, I was actually hoping it was a Steam key.
So I am really tempted to get Rome II: Total War from Amazon. However, two things are holding me back. One I can't seem to find if buying the game at the link below will get a STEAM key or not. Second, has STEAM had it on sale better than this at some point during their holida sale because if so they will do it again and I'll just wait for that.
http://www.amazon.com/Total-War-Rome-II-Download/dp/B00CMSCV32/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1388595627&sr=1-1&keywords=rome+total+war+2+download
Quote from: TheCommandTent on January 01, 2014, 12:02:48 PM
So I am really tempted to get Rome II: Total War from Amazon. However, two things are holding me back. One I can't seem to find if buying the game at the link below will get a STEAM key or not. Second, has STEAM had it on sale better than this at some point during their holida sale because if so they will do it again and I'll just wait for that.
http://www.amazon.com/Total-War-Rome-II-Download/dp/B00CMSCV32/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1388595627&sr=1-1&keywords=rome+total+war+2+download
Yes. It's a Steam game. And yes like 50% off a couple of days ago.
And today
Quote from: TheCommandTent on January 01, 2014, 12:02:48 PM
So I am really tempted to get Rome II: Total War from Amazon. However, two things are holding me back. One I can't seem to find if buying the game at the link below will get a STEAM key or not. Second, has STEAM had it on sale better than this at some point during their holida sale because if so they will do it again and I'll just wait for that.
http://www.amazon.com/Total-War-Rome-II-Download/dp/B00CMSCV32/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1388595627&sr=1-1&keywords=rome+total+war+2+download
Can buy here for $21......bought a number of games without issues from here...you get a steam key within minutes of your order.
Quote from: undercovergeek on January 01, 2014, 12:52:17 PM
And today
I see it 25% off today but I'm going to try and hold out until it is half off.
ahh - it reset an hour ago!
I reckon this has been posted already, but GOG is having a year end sale.
http://www.gog.com/party2013
I picked up the memorable dungeons pack ($12).
Rome II back at 50%
Quote from: undercovergeek on January 02, 2014, 02:39:15 PM
Rome II back at 50%
Thanks. I couldn't help myself at the price and with the strong possiblitie of a snow day tomorrow .... now hopefully it will all be download by the time I get up tomorrow. :D
lol.. I miss the good old days when Snow Day meant the day off!!!.. Now it just means Work From Home!
^How bad is it by you Tuna? We've got about 4 inches so far since this morning. Not too bad but the rest is supposed to get dumped on us overnight.
8 degrees outside my basement tomb right now and snowing like mad. Like Hoth mad.
Gamersgate has Wargame: AirLand Battle for $6.80. Even though it looks a little too fast paced for me, I picked it up.
It's coming up $15 for me.
Yes. It's listed as $13.59 for me now. Looks like they must have made a mistake when they first put it up for $6.80. Cool!
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 03, 2014, 12:44:02 PM
Yes. It's listed as $13.59 for me now. Looks like they must have made a mistake when they first put it up for $6.80. Cool!
You're one sneaky bastard!
:P
What can I say? Sometimes insomnia pays off.
Greenmangaming (http://www.greenmangaming.com/winter-sale-vip/) has XCom Enemy Within for $14.99. Use voucher GMG25-0YUM5-VKMVU to knock it down to $11.25
The code should also work for the CivV G+K, BNW, and other DLCs.
Also, the two Ace Patrol games can be had for 75-cents.
If you bought any games from Amazon through the holidays, you likely received the $5 credit for each one you bought....these can be used to discount the editor's choice games that went live today. The coupons are not working right now, but should be sometime today and the list is expected to grow throughout the month. Initially, nothing too awesome, except I will be able to get Crysis 3 for $4.99.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=br_lf_m_1000728511_pglink_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000728511&plgroup=1&plpage=2
Some might be interested in these sales at Greenmangaming.com
Prices after code GMG25-0YUM5-VKMVU
•XCOM Enemy Unknown $7.50
•Mortal Kombat: Arcade Kollection $1.87
•Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition $5.62
•Civilization V Gold Edition $9.37
•Civilization V: Brave New World $7.42
•Civilization V: Gods & Kings $5.62
•LEGO Marvel Superheroes $11.25
•Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Ultimate Edition $11.24
•The Bureau: XCOM Declassified $9.37
•Borderlands 2 $5.62
•Batman Arkham Origins $19.25
•Batman GOTY Pack (Arkham Asylum + Arkham City) $9.37
•Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition $18.75
•Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance $17.99
•Scribblenauts Unmasked $7.64
^Is this also on Amazon?
That looks like a GreenManGaming code.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 04, 2014, 12:54:33 PM
That looks like a GreenManGaming code.
Oh. It
does start with 'GMG' doesn't it... :D
Sorry guys, forgot to add that part, but yes at GMG:) I modified the post.
I don't see Metal Gear available at all on GMG.
Quote from: Tpek on January 04, 2014, 01:12:37 PM
I don't see Metal Gear available at all on GMG.
Here is a link, but it is possible that some of these sales may be country specific...
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/metal-gear-rising-revengeance/
Sick of the typical first-person shooter multiplayer games?
You're in luck! Mount & Blade Napoleonic Wars is on sale at GG for $2.49.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MBWNW/mount-and-blade-warband-napoleonic-wars
I suspect those who wanted it already have it, but just in case. ;)
(requires M&B Warband)
^ Got that with some blue coins I had laying around.
That is a surprisingly fun game in multiplayer.
Quote from: Toonces on January 06, 2014, 09:20:52 PM
That is a surprisingly fun game in multiplayer.
I often have the urge to jump into one of the big multiplayer servers, despite my lacking bayonet skills. Thankfully my musketry wasn't too bad, for what it was worth and I could occasionally do so-so in the cavalry.
For the next 20 hours, GamersGate is selling Dominions 4 (http://gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension) for $11.90, a 66% savings.
Quote from: Greybriar on January 07, 2014, 08:32:48 AM
For the next 20 hours, GamersGate is selling Dominions 4 (http://se.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension) for $11.90, a 66% savings.
Dunno why but my normal Gamersgate shortcut keeps taking me to the Swedish version of their site, and not the USD/English one. ???
Quote from: Nefaro on January 07, 2014, 12:29:44 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on January 07, 2014, 08:32:48 AM
For the next 20 hours, GamersGate is selling Dominions 4 (http://se.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension) for $11.90, a 66% savings.
Dunno why but my normal Gamersgate shortcut keeps taking me to the Swedish version of their site, and not the USD/English one. ???
If you check the link
Greybriar provided, it has "se." at the beginning of the site address. Try this instead:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension
Quote from: Martok on January 07, 2014, 03:00:26 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on January 07, 2014, 12:29:44 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on January 07, 2014, 08:32:48 AM
For the next 20 hours, GamersGate is selling Dominions 4 (http://se.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension) for $11.90, a 66% savings.
Dunno why but my normal Gamersgate shortcut keeps taking me to the Swedish version of their site, and not the USD/English one. ???
If you check the link Greybriar provided, it has "se." at the beginning of the site address. Try this instead:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension
That's odd. I got the English version of the GamersGate site with that link, but I edited the "se." out of the hotlink for the rest of you.
Sweet! Thanks for the heads up Greybriar. This was an insta-purchase at this price. 8)
Quote from: Greybriar on January 07, 2014, 08:32:48 AM
For the next 20 hours, GamersGate is selling Dominions 4 (http://gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension) for $11.90, a 66% savings.
So how hard is this game to play? Seen some reviews state the game is fantastic, but is extremely hard to learn and play. People agree?
^It's not hard to play at all. Without reading a manual I was able to intuitively figure out how to recruit and move units. How to cast spells and do city management.
What is hard about this game is knowing how each spell interacts with other spells and how to use them. It's also not easy to discern what exactly you need to research. Playing a solo game against the ai for 10+ hours will certainly help you up 40% of the learning curve. After that in order to learn more you need to either check out the wiki sites or play PBEM against other humans who are willing to share their knowledge with you.
Dominions is not a game that you simply play and become a master of in a month. If you're gaming time is limited then it will take you at least a year of devoted play to get any useful knowledge out of the game.
Don't let this discourage you though. If you enjoy a fantasy setting and look at this game as a long term investment it is absolutely brilliant as a TBS game. Patience is the key. One last comment. I wouldn't say Dominions is as complex to learn how to play like a Gary Grisby's War in the East type game but learning the ins and outs of spells, the core of the game, is as complex.
Quote from: W8taminute on January 07, 2014, 06:53:34 PM
^It's not hard to play at all. Without reading a manual I was able to intuitively figure out how to recruit and move units. How to cast spells and do city management.
What is hard about this game is knowing how each spell interacts with other spells and how to use them. It's also not easy to discern what exactly you need to research. Playing a solo game against the ai for 10+ hours will certainly help you up 40% of the learning curve. After that in order to learn more you need to either check out the wiki sites or play PBEM against other humans who are willing to share their knowledge with you.
Dominions is not a game that you simply play and become a master of in a month. If you're gaming time is limited then it will take you at least a year of devoted play to get any useful knowledge out of the game.
Don't let this discourage you though. If you enjoy a fantasy setting and look at this game as a long term investment it is absolutely brilliant as a TBS game. Patience is the key. One last comment. I wouldn't say Dominions is as complex to learn how to play like a Gary Grisby's War in the East type game but learning the ins and outs of spells, the core of the game, is as complex.
Thank you for the detail.....I was hoping you would say it is way too complex for simple minds like myself so it would make me not want to buy it:) However, now you have interested me! Decisions, decisions, already so early in the year.
Quote from: Martok on January 07, 2014, 03:00:26 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on January 07, 2014, 12:29:44 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on January 07, 2014, 08:32:48 AM
For the next 20 hours, GamersGate is selling Dominions 4 (http://se.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension) for $11.90, a 66% savings.
Dunno why but my normal Gamersgate shortcut keeps taking me to the Swedish version of their site, and not the USD/English one. ???
If you check the link Greybriar provided, it has "se." at the beginning of the site address. Try this instead:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension
I tried manually typing in the www..com address earlier and it was not working. Seems to be loading fine tonight, though.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 07, 2014, 06:59:08 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on January 07, 2014, 06:53:34 PM
^It's not hard to play at all. Without reading a manual I was able to intuitively figure out how to recruit and move units. How to cast spells and do city management.
What is hard about this game is knowing how each spell interacts with other spells and how to use them. It's also not easy to discern what exactly you need to research. Playing a solo game against the ai for 10+ hours will certainly help you up 40% of the learning curve. After that in order to learn more you need to either check out the wiki sites or play PBEM against other humans who are willing to share their knowledge with you.
Dominions is not a game that you simply play and become a master of in a month. If you're gaming time is limited then it will take you at least a year of devoted play to get any useful knowledge out of the game.
Don't let this discourage you though. If you enjoy a fantasy setting and look at this game as a long term investment it is absolutely brilliant as a TBS game. Patience is the key. One last comment. I wouldn't say Dominions is as complex to learn how to play like a Gary Grisby's War in the East type game but learning the ins and outs of spells, the core of the game, is as complex.
Thank you for the detail.....I was hoping you would say it is way too complex for simple minds like myself so it would make me not want to buy it:) However, now you have interested me! Decisions, decisions, already so early in the year.
I know a lot of the guys love it but I could never get into dominions 3 and found it very unsatisfying. I couldn't see all the added strategy I had been told was there.
Quote from: FlickJax on January 08, 2014, 04:29:30 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on January 07, 2014, 06:59:08 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on January 07, 2014, 06:53:34 PM
^It's not hard to play at all. Without reading a manual I was able to intuitively figure out how to recruit and move units. How to cast spells and do city management.
What is hard about this game is knowing how each spell interacts with other spells and how to use them. It's also not easy to discern what exactly you need to research. Playing a solo game against the ai for 10+ hours will certainly help you up 40% of the learning curve. After that in order to learn more you need to either check out the wiki sites or play PBEM against other humans who are willing to share their knowledge with you.
Dominions is not a game that you simply play and become a master of in a month. If you're gaming time is limited then it will take you at least a year of devoted play to get any useful knowledge out of the game.
Don't let this discourage you though. If you enjoy a fantasy setting and look at this game as a long term investment it is absolutely brilliant as a TBS game. Patience is the key. One last comment. I wouldn't say Dominions is as complex to learn how to play like a Gary Grisby's War in the East type game but learning the ins and outs of spells, the core of the game, is as complex.
Thank you for the detail.....I was hoping you would say it is way too complex for simple minds like myself so it would make me not want to buy it:) However, now you have interested me! Decisions, decisions, already so early in the year.
I know a lot of the guys love it but I could never get into dominions 3 and found it very unsatisfying. I couldn't see all the added strategy I had been told was there.
That is what made me struggle...ended up not buying it on sale. Maybe I am leaving up to my resolutions? That is two games I was near going to purchase and I ultimately did not:) Progress!!
Quote from: FlickJax on January 08, 2014, 04:29:30 AM
I know a lot of the guys love it but I could never get into dominions 3 and found it very unsatisfying. I couldn't see all the added strategy I had been told was there.
I dunno how long you played it, but I wasn't all that into Dom3 on my first attempt. I had only fired it up long enough to do one turn, however. The randomly generated maps looked so terrible that my first impression was pretty soured. Later, I gave it a good go and realized how much different stuff was in it and all the variety to be had. Whether the large variety of Pretender builds, units, spells, etc in it translates into more varied build strategies is probably related to how far you play into a game because much of it is in regard to builds and research, not quite so much movement and attack strategy. Much hinges on the strategy of customization of your Pretender God and his nation as the game progresses. It feels somewhat RPG-ish in nature, in this respect.
Dom4 is just a more refined version of Dom3, with some extras and better interface features all around.
Amazon.com is offering Freyja's Bundle (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HRCQ8OQ?tag=ablegamers-20) for $12.99 U.S. It includes:
1. Alan Wake Collector's Bundle
2. Alan Wake's American Nightmare
3. Darksiders II DLC - Angel of Death Pack
4. Darksiders II DLC - Argul's Tomb
5. Darksiders II DLC - Deadly Despair
6. Darksiders II DLC - Death Rides
7. Darksiders II DLC - Fletcher's Crow Hammer
8. Darksiders II DLC - Mace Maximus
9. Darksiders II DLC - Mortis
10. Darksiders II DLC - Rusanov's Axe
11. Darksiders II DLC - Van der Schmash Hammer
12. Darksiders II DLC - Abyssal Forge
13. Darksiders II Season Pass (DLC)
14. Darksiders II
15. Darksiders
16. Supreme Commander
17. Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
18. Titan Quest Gold
It looks like there are Steam codes on all of them.
Sang-Froid: Tales of Werewolves is on sale at GOG right now for $10 off.
$4.99 no DRM.
I wasn't all that into it but some people really love it. The gameplay & them is certainly an interesting change.
http://www.gog.com/game/sangfroid_tales_of_werewolves
Quote from: Greybriar on January 08, 2014, 10:32:43 PM
Amazon.com is offering Freyja's Bundle (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HRCQ8OQ?tag=ablegamers-20) for $12.99 U.S. It includes:
1. Alan Wake Collector's Bundle
2. Alan Wake's American Nightmare
3. Darksiders II DLC - Angel of Death Pack
4. Darksiders II DLC - Argul's Tomb
5. Darksiders II DLC - Deadly Despair
6. Darksiders II DLC - Death Rides
7. Darksiders II DLC - Fletcher's Crow Hammer
8. Darksiders II DLC - Mace Maximus
9. Darksiders II DLC - Mortis
10. Darksiders II DLC - Rusanov's Axe
11. Darksiders II DLC - Van der Schmash Hammer
12. Darksiders II DLC - Abyssal Forge
13. Darksiders II Season Pass (DLC)
14. Darksiders II
15. Darksiders
16. Supreme Commander
17. Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
18. Titan Quest Gold
It looks like there are Steam codes on all of them.
Wow...if you also have any of amazons credit from the holiday sale it makes it only $7.99 too.
Quote from: Nefaro on January 08, 2014, 11:31:42 PM
Sang-Froid: Tales of Werewolves is on sale at GOG right now for $10 off.
$4.99 no DRM.
I wasn't all that into it but some people really love it. The gameplay & them is certainly an interesting change.
http://www.gog.com/game/sangfroid_tales_of_werewolves
My love for that game is no secret,
I cannot restrain my SONNNNGGGGgggrgsrrgrg.... {mauled to death by windigos}
(Note: there are no singing lumberjacks in this game. Or singing-anything-elses.)
Then why buy it? And don't let Windy treat you so poorly.
Drox Operative is $4.99 Daily Deal at Gamersgate
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DROXO/drox-operative
I noticed that both Sid Meier's Ace Patrol games are on sale at Amazon for $5.99 (Steam Code).
Amazon Ace Patrol Sale (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJA4TPG/ref=s9_newr_co_d65_g367_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-4&pf_rd_r=1VA59WSC3C0JYMVXBZ4H&pf_rd_t=3201&pf_rd_p=1280661882&pf_rd_i=typ01)
Fun TBS.
Gamersgate has ArmA II: Combined Ops (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-A2COUS/arma-2-combined-operations) for $8.47.
The Humble Weekly Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly):
- ARMA II
- ARMA: Gold Edition
- ARMA Tactics
- Alpha Prime
- Take On Helicopters
- UFO: Afterlight
Pay $6 or more and you'll also receive:
- Carrier Command: Gaea Mission
- Arma II: Operation Arrowhead
- ARMA II: DayZ Mod
All these games run on Steam for Windows. ARMA Tactics is also available on Mac and Linux.
Gamestop has Command & Conquer The Ultimate Collection (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/command-conquer-the-ultimate-collection/104614?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=lw9MynSeamY-fbLbGkjjwg_nRI0Jtd4NZg) for $4.99. Includes:
Command & Conquer
Command & Conquer The Covert Operations
Command & Conquer Red Alert
Command & Conquer Red Alert Counterstrike
Command & Conquer Red Alert The Aftermath
Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun
Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun Firestorm
Command & Conquer Red Alert 2
Command & Conquer Red Alert Yuri's Revenge
Command & Conquer Renegade
Command & Conquer Generals
Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars
Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Uprising
Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight
Also:
Updated to run on the Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 operating systems
A compilation of the best music spanning the Command & Conquer universe
Early access to the next Command & Conquer game.
Warning: requires Origin :-\
Quote from: steve58 on January 16, 2014, 05:35:43 PM
Gamestop has Command & Conquer The Ultimate Collection (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/command-conquer-the-ultimate-collection/104614?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=lw9MynSeamY-fbLbGkjjwg_nRI0Jtd4NZg) for $4.99. Includes:
Command & Conquer
Command & Conquer The Covert Operations
Command & Conquer Red Alert
Command & Conquer Red Alert Counterstrike
Command & Conquer Red Alert The Aftermath
Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun
Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun Firestorm
Command & Conquer Red Alert 2
Command & Conquer Red Alert Yuri's Revenge
Command & Conquer Renegade
Command & Conquer Generals
Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars
Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Uprising
Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight
Also:
Updated to run on the Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 operating systems
A compilation of the best music spanning the Command & Conquer universe
Early access to the next Command & Conquer game.
Warning: requires Origin :-\
I am probably the only person in the world not to play this series, what was it like? Good? Is the pace very hectic?
Just got a voucher from GMG for 30% off Thief, on top of the 10% pre-order, which knocked the price down to 31.50. I came dangerously close to caving in.
Reaper,
Um, yeah, the pace can be hectic sometimes. It largely invented the whole RTS (or rather real-time tactical) genre (or rather Dune2 did but they ported the engine over to this as their own ip.) The original game designs can be terribly primitive by modern standards. At the time the CGI and FMV cutscenes (sometimes mixed) were an amazing draw, but they don't hold up very well today either. By and large I feel the series works better more as a retrospective history of a genre.
Probably the best-playing game by today's standards is the rather late "Generals" and its expansion (which has no relation to the two or three storylines of the original series), because the game engine was re-developed from the ground up by the same team who (using improved versions of the same engine) created the Battle For Middle-Earth games.
The games were undeniably great for their time, but whenever I think of firing one up I think about how annoying it will be to play without the features that we regard as standard now (and which the series to be fair helped innovate). If I'm going to suffer running old-school RTS, I'll take one with a better storyline like Starcraft1+BW. (Or better yet just watch the plot compilation videos on youtube. ;) )
Edited to add: to be fair, I have no experience with the series after Generals, I only seem to recall hearing that the three later games (Tiberian 3 and 4 and Red Alert 3, plus expansions) suffered from hewing too close to the original game designs. But I could be misremembering.)
Steam has some interesting sales up. MoW2 is on sale like 66% off, Saints Row IV is free to play through Sunday and is also on sale.
D&D Anthology Master Collection is $4.99 at Gamers Gate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DBAMC/dungeons-and-dragons-anthology-the-master-collection
Includes:
Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 + Expansions
Icewind Dale 1 & 2 + Expansions
Planescape: Torment
The Temple of Elemental Evil
Quote from: mirth on January 18, 2014, 03:17:31 PM
D&D Anthology Master Collection is $4.99 at Gamers Gate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DBAMC/dungeons-and-dragons-anthology-the-master-collection
Includes:
Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 + Expansions
Icewind Dale 1 & 2 + Expansions
Planescape: Torment
The Temple of Elemental Evil
Must...not...click...buy...
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 18, 2014, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 18, 2014, 03:17:31 PM
D&D Anthology Master Collection is $4.99 at Gamers Gate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DBAMC/dungeons-and-dragons-anthology-the-master-collection
Includes:
Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 + Expansions
Icewind Dale 1 & 2 + Expansions
Planescape: Torment
The Temple of Elemental Evil
Must...not...click...buy...
Seriously. I'm fighting the urge myself. Too many unplayed games as it is and that collection represents months, if not years, of gaming.
I have that collection on disk packed up somewhere, sans The Temple of Elemental Evil...5 dollah is hard to resist.
Quote from: mirth on January 18, 2014, 03:52:59 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 18, 2014, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 18, 2014, 03:17:31 PM
D&D Anthology Master Collection is $4.99 at Gamers Gate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DBAMC/dungeons-and-dragons-anthology-the-master-collection
Includes:
Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 + Expansions
Icewind Dale 1 & 2 + Expansions
Planescape: Torment
The Temple of Elemental Evil
Must...not...click...buy...
Seriously. I'm fighting the urge myself. Too many unplayed games as it is and that collection represents months, if not years, of gaming.
LOL...you're looking at multiple hundreds of hours of game play combined in this collection. But they are rpg greatness.
Quote from: Rayfer on January 18, 2014, 05:23:33 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 18, 2014, 03:52:59 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 18, 2014, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: mirth on January 18, 2014, 03:17:31 PM
D&D Anthology Master Collection is $4.99 at Gamers Gate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DBAMC/dungeons-and-dragons-anthology-the-master-collection
Includes:
Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 + Expansions
Icewind Dale 1 & 2 + Expansions
Planescape: Torment
The Temple of Elemental Evil
Must...not...click...buy...
Seriously. I'm fighting the urge myself. Too many unplayed games as it is and that collection represents months, if not years, of gaming.
LOL...you're looking at multiple hundreds of hours of game play combined in this collection. But they are rpg greatness.
Yet another series I have never played....how well do they really hold up after all this time?
I never finished any of these games...BG 1 or 2, ID 1 or 2, or the Temple one. Didn't ever play the Planescape one, though.
Baldur's Gate is somewhat frustrating to get through; I recall well how many times I'd get my ass kicked and have to reload...wait, did I save? I did, but two hours ago? Oh, sh*t. F*cking Baldur's Gate. 8)
If you don't like games that border on click-fests, or you're not a strong fan of D&D, I don't think you'll like these.
I am certainly not a clickfest person, so better hold off on this....I guess if I never bought them before, something must have been holding me back, so no reason to cave now:)
Well, five bucks is a pretty good reason to cave.
The only reason I'm not buying it is I don't need more distractions right now. I would love to own it, but no idea when I'd get to it.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 18, 2014, 06:25:36 PM
Well, five bucks is a pretty good reason to cave.
The only reason I'm not buying it is I don't need more distractions right now. I would love to own it, but no idea when I'd get to it.
Sure, if your going to play it:) Really trying to fight the urge this year in buying things and never playing them much......$5 does not mean much to me, but hate for these games just to be put on my backlog like the rest if I am not going to connect with them right away.
^Good for you. I'm trying to do the same thing. So far so good.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 18, 2014, 05:51:43 PM
I never finished any of these games...BG 1 or 2, ID 1 or 2, or the Temple one. Didn't ever play the Planescape one, though.
Baldur's Gate is somewhat frustrating to get through; I recall well how many times I'd get my ass kicked and have to reload...wait, did I save? I did, but two hours ago? Oh, sh*t. F*cking Baldur's Gate. 8)
If you don't like games that border on click-fests, or you're not a strong fan of D&D, I don't think you'll like these.
Temple of Elemental Evil is the only one I finished. It was wonderful with the Co8 fix/mod pack.
Being turn-based, and very much based on D&D 3.0's combat system, it has far more strategy and decision-making in nearly all RPG aspects as the other older ones. Actually it has the most slavishly reproduced combat system of
any D&D pc game; moreso than the later NWN series. You'll see that in you first battle, with the plethora of commands to give and specific movement measurements.
I thought it's main issue was being a tad too short for my tastes. I was ready to start a second game but got into something else before having the chance. It's a totally different system than the BG/ID series. Another problem I had at it's release was the character models being woefully simple, even back then.
I don't think you have to be Johnny-on-the-spot with the Pause hotkey with it during combat, either, as with the other ones. It defaults to turn-based after combat begins.
^Damn you. DAMN YOU!!
Quote from: Nefaro on January 18, 2014, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 18, 2014, 05:51:43 PM
I never finished any of these games...BG 1 or 2, ID 1 or 2, or the Temple one. Didn't ever play the Planescape one, though.
Baldur's Gate is somewhat frustrating to get through; I recall well how many times I'd get my ass kicked and have to reload...wait, did I save? I did, but two hours ago? Oh, sh*t. F*cking Baldur's Gate. 8)
If you don't like games that border on click-fests, or you're not a strong fan of D&D, I don't think you'll like these.
Temple of Elemental Evil is the only one I finished. It was wonderful with the Co8 fix/mod pack.
Being turn-based, and very much based on D&D 3.0's combat system, it has far more strategy and decision-making in nearly all RPG aspects as the other older ones. Actually it has the most slavishly reproduced combat system of any D&D pc game; moreso than the later NWN series. You'll see that in you first battle, with the plethora of commands to give and specific movement measurements.
I thought it's main issue was being a tad too short for my tastes. I was ready to start a second game but got into something else before having the chance. It's a totally different system than the BG/ID series. Another problem I had at it's release was the character models being woefully simple, even back then.
I don't think you have to be Johnny-on-the-spot with the Pause hotkey with it during combat, either, as with the other ones. It defaults to turn-based after combat begins.
If you're going to play ToEE try the Circle of Eight mod.
It improves a lot.
Quote from: Tpek on January 19, 2014, 10:25:07 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on January 18, 2014, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 18, 2014, 05:51:43 PM
I never finished any of these games...BG 1 or 2, ID 1 or 2, or the Temple one. Didn't ever play the Planescape one, though.
Baldur's Gate is somewhat frustrating to get through; I recall well how many times I'd get my ass kicked and have to reload...wait, did I save? I did, but two hours ago? Oh, sh*t. F*cking Baldur's Gate. 8)
If you don't like games that border on click-fests, or you're not a strong fan of D&D, I don't think you'll like these.
Temple of Elemental Evil is the only one I finished. It was wonderful with the Co8 fix/mod pack.
Being turn-based, and very much based on D&D 3.0's combat system, it has far more strategy and decision-making in nearly all RPG aspects as the other older ones. Actually it has the most slavishly reproduced combat system of any D&D pc game; moreso than the later NWN series. You'll see that in you first battle, with the plethora of commands to give and specific movement measurements.
I thought it's main issue was being a tad too short for my tastes. I was ready to start a second game but got into something else before having the chance. It's a totally different system than the BG/ID series. Another problem I had at it's release was the character models being woefully simple, even back then.
I don't think you have to be Johnny-on-the-spot with the Pause hotkey with it during combat, either, as with the other ones. It defaults to turn-based after combat begins.
If you're going to play ToEE try the Circle of Eight mod.
It improves a lot.
Yes. I mentioned it in the post you quoted. ;)
:D
I'd almost say that you
must use it due to the bug and possible compatibility fixes for newer OSes it has. It also adds & unlocks more of the game's content, of course. Talking about it makes me want to fire it up again, since I picked it up at GOG last year but haven't had a chance to have another go at it.
Blast! I could not resist! I bought the bloody thing.
By the way, that's 10+ GB of disk space required for this collection.
Quote from: Nefaro on January 19, 2014, 11:15:20 AM
Quote from: Tpek on January 19, 2014, 10:25:07 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on January 18, 2014, 08:05:54 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 18, 2014, 05:51:43 PM
I never finished any of these games...BG 1 or 2, ID 1 or 2, or the Temple one. Didn't ever play the Planescape one, though.
Baldur's Gate is somewhat frustrating to get through; I recall well how many times I'd get my ass kicked and have to reload...wait, did I save? I did, but two hours ago? Oh, sh*t. F*cking Baldur's Gate. 8)
If you don't like games that border on click-fests, or you're not a strong fan of D&D, I don't think you'll like these.
Temple of Elemental Evil is the only one I finished. It was wonderful with the Co8 fix/mod pack.
Being turn-based, and very much based on D&D 3.0's combat system, it has far more strategy and decision-making in nearly all RPG aspects as the other older ones. Actually it has the most slavishly reproduced combat system of any D&D pc game; moreso than the later NWN series. You'll see that in you first battle, with the plethora of commands to give and specific movement measurements.
I thought it's main issue was being a tad too short for my tastes. I was ready to start a second game but got into something else before having the chance. It's a totally different system than the BG/ID series. Another problem I had at it's release was the character models being woefully simple, even back then.
I don't think you have to be Johnny-on-the-spot with the Pause hotkey with it during combat, either, as with the other ones. It defaults to turn-based after combat begins.
If you're going to play ToEE try the Circle of Eight mod.
It improves a lot.
Yes. I mentioned it in the post you quoted. ;)
:D
I'd almost say that you must use it due to the bug and possible compatibility fixes for newer OSes it has. It also adds & unlocks more of the game's content, of course. Talking about it makes me want to fire it up again, since I picked it up at GOG last year but haven't had a chance to have another go at it.
Lack of sleep certainly does wonders to one's reading comprehension :(
Sorry.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 19, 2014, 11:24:56 AM
Blast! I could not resist! I bought the bloody thing.
Crap. Now I'll probably get it too.
BE STRONG! Or don't.
Quote from: mirth on January 19, 2014, 01:52:55 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 19, 2014, 11:24:56 AM
Blast! I could not resist! I bought the bloody thing.
Crap. Now I'll probably get it too.
Sorry, Mirth. But I'm having fun with BG1. It's a hell of a lot more stable than that 'enhanced edition' Steam crap I bought. I got all the way to the Friendly Arm Inn with zero trouble. It's great to go down memory lane with this game. Maybe I'll even finish it this time!
I finished all of them. I finished Icewind Dale 1 & BG1 twice.
If you play BG1, read on how to win the final battle before you start playing. It is very "gamey" to win the final battle - unless you have a couple of items.
I found BG2 irritating. You have mages with all of these interlocking shields. You have to cast the exact right sequence of spells to knock the shields down so you can actually damage the buggers. That became like a logic puzzle or a difficult and irritating set of fortran programs than a fun game.
But Minsk in BG1 & BG2 is simply great.
Quote from: airboy on January 19, 2014, 11:13:56 PM
But Minsk in BG1 & BG2 is simply great.
I never got into the whole Minsk thing as much as others did. Of course, I didn't play even halfway through the BGs.
I'm more of an HK-47 fanboy. The Assassin Droid from KOTOR who enjoyed elaborating on his specialty, yet tried to act like he was just a nice droid you should take home with you. :D
:-*
Quote from: airboy on January 19, 2014, 11:13:56 PM
I finished all of them. I finished Icewind Dale 1 & BG1 twice.
That's pretty damn impressive, Airboy.
^ Seconded. Back in the day I must have started BG1 ten or more times, changing my character slightly each time. I think the furthest I got was to the big city in the north - can't even remember what it's called but I'm sure I'll come across it again. I remember more than one boss fight where I had to reload twenty times before I finally got an acceptable result. Hell, I just had one of those happen to me (kinda) last night - the Ogre in the crossroads screen, south of the Friendly Arm Inn - I remember him being there so I would move forward a few paces, save, move forward a few paces, save, until I saw the brute, and even then it took five tries before I killed him without losing anyone in my party.
I chose to play a Human Ranger this time. I thought there were Half-Orcs in BG1, but apparently not. Half-Orcs are my D&D characters of choice.
Well I managed to avoid picking it up by watching football and drinking beer until I forgot about it. Now it's back up to $20. it was very tempting at $4.99 , but with the backlog of games I already have there wasn't much point really.
Gamersgate has
Sir, You Are Being Hunted (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SYABH/sir-you-are-being-hunted) for $10. Daily Deal. Steam key. I'm semi-tempted by this one...
Quote
Early Access Roadmap
Sir is already in pretty good shape, and you can play through the game beginning to end. It's not a traditional linear FPS, and instead is a big sandbox where lots of systems interact. The alpha will see us putting more and more of those systems - mainly in the form of robot AI - into the game. We're aiming for monthly updates, but they might be even more regular than that as we stress test some of the big systems. As an early access player we'll want you to help us with questions like: are there enough resources in the world? Does the world-generation feel right? How do new robots change the dynamics of the world? Your feedback will shape the direction the game goes in, and even help define the features we implement.
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2014, 09:25:30 AM
Well I managed to avoid picking it up by watching football and drinking beer until I forgot about it. Now it's back up to $20. it was very tempting at $4.99 , but with the backlog of games I already have there wasn't much point really.
Me too....I was able to remain strong!
Now I just have to avoid the Humble Weekly Bundle with all the ARMA/ARMA II games.
Quote from: mirth on January 20, 2014, 10:58:31 AM
Now I just have to avoid the Humble Weekly Bundle with all the ARMA/ARMA II games.
Well, I did cave on something else...I did pick up the collector's edition of Company of Heroes 2 for $13 at Amazon....couldn't pass that up when normally around $80. Even though I was in the beta and dropped out because of too fast gameplay, I knew I would pick it up some day when the price was right....with the collector's edition, you also get all the past versions of COH. I had most of them but on disks, this gets me them via steam.
^I have to admit that CoH2 was a big disappointment for me...like you say the gameplay was way too fast.
Until tomorrow GamersGate is offering Master of Magic (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOM/master-of-magic") for $1.80 U.S.
If you have never played this classic, now is your chance to get it for the cheapest price I've ever seen it sold for. Better hurry before the offer expires.
I hate this thread.
Whenever I think that okay, I have some breathing room, you guys post something amazing.
BTW Greybriar, there's something wrong with your hyperlink. Maybe it's just my Firefox, I dunno. Here's the deal's locale:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOM/master-of-magic
I just realized we have finally reached a point in time where I would seriously question whether buying MoM is worth it anymore...
:'(
That's called "old age," JP. ;D
I was thinking more like "excellent game design". :)
But yes, I was also feeling old.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 22, 2014, 08:26:47 AM
....BTW Greybriar, there's something wrong with your hyperlink. Maybe it's just my Firefox, I dunno. Here's the deal's locale:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOM/master-of-magic
Thanks for letting me know and posting a working link. I have corrected the link in my post.
GamersGate has a 24-hour sale on various Total War titles, with all items listed as 75-80% off.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=totalwarweekend&aff=ggnews
Quote from: Martok on January 23, 2014, 11:18:46 AM
GamersGate has a 24-hour sale on various Total War titles, with all items listed as 75-80% off.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=totalwarweekend&aff=ggnews
I believe the email says they're doing separate daily deals all weekend. So there may well be different titles on sale every day.
For the next ~40 minutes GOG.com is offering The Zork Anthology (http://www.gog.com/game/the_zork_anthology) for $1.79 U.S. It includes Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, Beyond Zork, Zork Zero, and Planetfall.
Bundle Stars have EU IV and some of the DLC's at 75% off: http://www.bundlestars.com/ (http://www.bundlestars.com/)
If there is anyone who hasn't picked up CivV: Brave New World yet, GameFly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-sid-meier's-civilization-v-brave-new-world/5006418?adtrackingid=cmju029) has it (PC or Mac Digital Download) on sale for $7.49 - 25% off with coupon code GFDJAN25 = $5.62. Steam code...
Quote from: steve58 on February 01, 2014, 09:13:25 AM
If there is anyone who hasn't picked up CivV: Brave New World yet, GameFly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-sid-meier's-civilization-v-brave-new-world/5006418?adtrackingid=cmju029) has it (PC or Mac Digital Download) on sale for $7.49 - 25% off with coupon code GFDJAN25 = $5.62. Steam code...
GFDJAN25 code has expired since it is now February...doesn't look like there is a GFDFEB25 yet.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 01, 2014, 09:23:34 AM
Quote from: steve58 on February 01, 2014, 09:13:25 AM
If there is anyone who hasn't picked up CivV: Brave New World yet, GameFly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-sid-meier's-civilization-v-brave-new-world/5006418?adtrackingid=cmju029) has it (PC or Mac Digital Download) on sale for $7.49 - 25% off with coupon code GFDJAN25 = $5.62. Steam code...
GFDJAN25 code has expired since it is now February...doesn't look like there is a GFDFEB25 yet.
A Slickdeals user used FEB20OFF to get BNW for 20% off. Knocks it down to $5.99. Also, its the Mac version on sale, but apparently buying the MAC version and activating it for the PC works.
GameFly (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/promotion/615) has some early access titles on sale:
Dungeon Dashers $6.69
Horizon $18.74
Kerbal Space Program $17.99
Star Lords $14.99
Starpoint Gemini 2 $11.49
All Steam codes...
...and use voucher code: FEB20OFF to knock off an additional 20%. Just picked up Star Lords for $12.
Wasteland (http://www.gog.com/game/wasteland_the_classic_original) is on sale at GOG.com for $2.39 U.S. Anyone who desires a playable version of this classic game for their Windows PC can get it now. Be prepared for retro (1988) graphics though.
For all you XBOX 360'ers out there right now Dead Isle is free to all Gold members.
Humble Sid Meier Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/)
Civ III Complete
Civ IV Complete
Ace Patrol
Ace Patrol Pacific Skies
Sid Meier's Railroads
Pay more than the average (currently $9.25) and also get:
Civ V
Civ V Gods+Kings
Pay more than $15 and also get:
Civ V Brave New World
The Humble Store is also having a Paradox Mega Sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store)
EUIV for $14.99
Warlock for $4.99
Crusader Kings II Collection for $19.99
Hearts of Iron III for $4.99 / Semper Fi DLC for $2.49
...and lots more
Gamersgate has Storm Over the Pacific (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SOTP/storm-over-the-pacific) for $1.
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You know, that bundle looks really, really good! I think I'm going to jump in!
Redshirt looks pretty cool.
Storm over the Pacific for only a dollar? That's too good to pass up but is this game worth it even at that price?
I was asking just that in our SotP thread...
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=2024.0
I went ahead and pulled the trigger on it. It's Wastelands Interactive, so the tutorial is difficult to follow and the English leaves something to be desired ("Coubtry" instead of "Country" in the main menu, plus "Admiral!" starting every. Single. Tutorial slide.), and the sea battles aren't all that grand, but some of our peers here seem to have gotten a few hours' worth of enjoyment out of it so I went for it.
I tried following the tutorial tonight but it doesn't do a lot. I gave up when I got to the naval portion, but that was because the show Chuck is calling my name over on Netflix. I intend to give it more of a try here in a week or so.
Thanks Banzai! I'll check out your post.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on February 06, 2014, 07:39:21 PM
Redshirt looks pretty cool.
I debated picking that up when it came out, but after checking into the gameplay it sounds like some goofy facebook simulator.. INNNN SPAAAACE!!
I like the "goofy" and "space" parts but "playing facebook" doesn't sound very enticing.
Quote from: Nefaro on February 06, 2014, 10:04:06 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on February 06, 2014, 07:39:21 PM
Redshirt looks pretty cool.
I debated picking that up when it came out, but after checking into the gameplay it sounds like some goofy facebook simulator.. INNNN SPAAAACE!!
I like the "goofy" and "space" parts but "playing facebook" doesn't sound very enticing.
It's a rather mediocre and boring game.
found a gothic bundle
Gothic Universe, all 3 parts and addons apparently....$4.00 http://www.bundlestars.com/store/gothic-universe-edition/
forgot to mention there redeemed on steam.
Thanks for the tips re: Redshirt, Nefaro and Tpek. I was wondering what they weren't showing about the game and thought that surely this couldn't just be a social media sim...ha.
Anyone know where I might be able to score a discounted steam code for CKII? I have the gamers gate version, but all of the DLC I have acquired is steam only (don't ask).
Let me check my account.
Yep, still have one. Check your Steam account and see if it's there.
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 09, 2014, 07:07:58 AM
Let me check my account.
Yep, still have one. Check your Steam account and see if it's there.
Bro! You rock! I owe you one.
Thanks Stagger.
At your service. :)
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 09, 2014, 07:12:27 AM
At your service. :)
Seriously...talk about ask and you shall receive. I posted the question and literally within seconds I had the game in my account! LoL
Fallen Enchantress & Legendary Heroes midweek sale at Gamersgate, including DLC.
50 to 66% off.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=fallenmidweek
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 09, 2014, 07:16:22 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 09, 2014, 07:12:27 AM
At your service. :)
Seriously...talk about ask and you shall receive. I posted the question and literally within seconds I had the game in my account! LoL
I think that GG has converted all of their CK2 keys to Steam CK2 keys, including all the DLC. You may have 2 copies now.
Hasn't CK2 always been a Steamworks title?
you could buy it at GG once, maybe still can, but it just gave you a steam key
Quote from: Ubercat on February 10, 2014, 09:46:49 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 09, 2014, 07:16:22 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 09, 2014, 07:12:27 AM
At your service. :)
Seriously...talk about ask and you shall receive. I posted the question and literally within seconds I had the game in my account! LoL
I think that GG has converted all of their CK2 keys to Steam CK2 keys, including all the DLC. You may have 2 copies now.
Yep.
New CK2 listings in the Gamersgate library has all the Steam activation codes. Could've looked them up there and activated them on Steam instead of buying a new one. ???
Well, here's a couple of titles that are a little bizarre:
Double Pack: Cthulu Saves The World and Breath of Death VII on Steam for $0.99. A couple of old-school 8-bit RPGs with some interesting humor in them. Here's a couple of WTF videos on them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfu3wwEeR1E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heDZqsqU0hk
Quote from: steve58 on February 04, 2014, 03:04:48 PM
Humble Sid Meier Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/)
Civ III Complete
Civ IV Complete
Ace Patrol
Ace Patrol Pacific Skies
Sid Meier's Railroads
Pay more than the average (currently $9.25) and also get:
Civ V
Civ V Gods+Kings
New games/DLC added: Scrambled Nations, Scrambled Continents, Sid Meiers Pirates
Pay more than $15 and also get:
Civ V Brave New World
Quote from: steve58 on February 11, 2014, 05:15:59 PM
Quote from: steve58 on February 04, 2014, 03:04:48 PM
Humble Sid Meier Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/)
Civ III Complete
Civ IV Complete
Ace Patrol
Ace Patrol Pacific Skies
Sid Meier's Railroads
Pay more than the average (currently $9.25) and also get:
Civ V
Civ V Gods+Kings
New games/DLC added: Scrambled Nations, Scrambled Continents, Sid Meiers Pirates
Pay more than $15 and also get:
Civ V Brave New World
Glad you pointed those additions out. I would never have returned to check that.
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Quote from: eyebiter on February 11, 2014, 07:12:49 PM
Is it one steam key for everything, or does each Sid title have an individual key?
Should be separate keys for each item.
Quote from: eyebiter on February 11, 2014, 07:12:49 PM
Is it one steam key for everything, or does each Sid title have an individual key?
They're separate.
Microsoft is having a big clearance sale (http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/list/Xbox-Black-Friday-Game-Deals/categoryID.67557100?Icid=Xbox360Games_Spot_6_Clearnace_122513&ClickID=bzmk1zvynykk1l1qnkzusuyyzvneslek6qqv) on games and accessories.
Thanks, Hardcore Gamer (http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/02/12/massive-clearance-sale-on-the-microsoft-store-site/73897/), for the lowdown.
Steam has Rome Total War II and Company of Heroes 2 on sale - 50% off
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 13, 2014, 05:53:27 PM
Steam has Rome Total War II and Company of Heroes 2 on sale - 50% off
GamersGate is offering
Company of Heroes 1 Complete (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COHC/company-of-heroes-1-complete) for 75% off,
Company of Heroes 2 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COOH2/company-of-heroes-2) for 66% off and
Total War Rome II (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-TWR2/total-war-rome-ii) for 50% off. Better hurry though--both CoH sales end in about 8 hours and the sale on RTW2 ends in 2.5 days.
The Witcher is available on Steam (the 'director's enhanced edition cut' or whatever it is) for 1.99. Witcher 2 is something like 3.99 also.
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=7266959011&pf_rd_p=1730425682&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=979455011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=00DPVMV9WE1TYCAA8QN8&ref_=acs_ux_hsb_5s_1_s_DVGFeb14) is having a Valentines Day Sale. Here are some of the deals:
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown + XCOM: Enemy Within $15
• The Bureau: XCOM Declassified $5
• Batman Arkham City GOTY Edition $7.50
• Battlefield 2142 Deluxe Edition $3
• Battlefield 3 $5
• Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection $5
• Crysis 3 $5
• Dead Space 3 $5
• Medal of Honor: Warfighter $5
• Tomb Raider $7
• Hitman: Absolution $5
• Hitman Absolution: Professional Edition $7.50
• Sleeping Dogs $5
• Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods [Download] - $3.75
More deals listed here: https://slickdeals.net/f/6718836-amazon-pcdd-valentine-s-day-sale-xcom-eu-ew-bundle-15-the-bureau-5-arkham-origins-17-tomb-raider-7-sleeping-dogs-5-ffxiv-15-more
This weeks Matrixgame sale (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1351/Deal.of.the.Week.-.Panthers.in.the.Fog.and.Decisive.Campaigns:.The.Blitzkrieg):
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This week we end the sale of the Close Combat series with Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog and on top of that we present you an amazing deal on Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris. Both games can be bought with a fifty percent discount for the entire week.
Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog details the desperate German counter-attack at Mortain, the last chance of the Wehrmacht to stave off defeat in Normandy.
Get Close Combat (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/433/details/Close.Combat:.Panthers.in.the.Fog) for just $19,99
Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris simulates Germany's military successes in Poland and France in 1939 and 1940 and even offers the chance to invade or hold Britain in a what-if Sea Lion scenario.
Get Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/390/details/Decisive.Campaigns:.The.Blitzkrieg.from.Warsaw.to.Paris.) for just $19,99
If I'm not mistaken, I think these prices are $6 cheaper than the Holiday sale!
Decisive Campaigns is definitely worth the price.
Dang but they are testing my resolve! (Fortunately I think I already have DC:Blitz. The fact that I'm not entirely sure whether I have it or not already, is part of why I currently have a resolve... ;) )
And yes, those are cheaper than the holiday sale, but that was the plan: the holiday sale had most things around 30% off, as usual, while the weekly sale would put a couple of things more discounted than the holiday sale, as usual (starting last year).
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A Steamcode for the recently released Air Conflicts: Vietnam (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ACV/air-conflicts-vietnam) is 80% off this weekend at Gamersgate; along with Pacific Carriers and Secret Wars.
Quote from: JasonPratt on February 20, 2014, 10:41:18 AM
A Steamcode for the recently released Air Conflicts: Vietnam (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ACV/air-conflicts-vietnam) is 80% off this weekend at Gamersgate; along with Pacific Carriers and Secret Wars.
Despite all the awful reviews, I still can't help being tempted.
Steam has up to 75% off Ubisoft titles
For another ten hours, EU IV is off 75% at Gamersgate: http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EU4/europa-universalis-iv (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EU4/europa-universalis-iv)
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Quote from: eyebiter on February 20, 2014, 06:47:17 PM
Thief Gold free from Steam via Amazon.com contest
http://slickdeals.net/f/6733708-get-thief-gold-free-w-contest-entry-amazon-steam
And I just spent $3 on this game recently:)
Quote from: eyebiter on February 20, 2014, 06:47:17 PM
Thief Gold free from Steam via Amazon.com contest
http://slickdeals.net/f/6733708-get-thief-gold-free-w-contest-entry-amazon-steam
Sweet. Thanks, eyebiter!
Thanks eyebiter! Game is currently OOS (out of Steam keys) on Amazon, but I was able to apply the credit. Credit is good for 2 weeks (I think), so I should be able to get Thief when its back in stock.
I'm currently playing thief gold, just started, on mission #3. some recommendations before you play. check your version number, my version from GOG is using new dark 1.21 i believe and i would also install the latest TFix patch and the HD mod.
TFix ...... http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134733
HD Mod.. http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135188
I am currently using these without problem so far on GOG version.
Here's a couple of shot of the HD mod, looks alot better than the stock.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg809%2F7882%2Fp2pc.jpg&hash=686aca782205c8db7f5e4d37d8d73af3589d7bd2)
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2Fimg24%2F9591%2Faic5.jpg&hash=085f88e137f1f8b8d08f3235e18afea60a42db1f)
Thief rocks. I hope the upcoming game can live up to its lineage.
Quote from: steve58 on February 21, 2014, 10:30:32 AM
Thanks eyebiter! Game is currently OOS (out of Steam keys) on Amazon, but I was able to apply the credit. Credit is good for 2 weeks (I think), so I should be able to get Thief when its back in stock.
Looks like its back in stock. Just got my code. Thanks again.
Steam has ARMA III on sale for 40% off
Space Empires IV Delux (the best 4x Space Strategy Game Ever) is less than $4.00 on www.gog.com
Sales on many other wargames or strategy games this weekend.
Also, Splinter Cell:Blacklist is on sale - 66% off. Both are superb games.
Huh. I didn't know GoG had a working copy of the Strategy First version of the very first Combat Mission game. (On sale this week for $4.)
I got a little ticked this weekend with Steam and the Ubisoft sale. Far Cry 3 was only $6.49. Admittedly I didn't jump on it immediately but waited until later in the day, then when I went to buy it the damned thing was not on sale any more - it went up to $19.49 or so and Steam had a message that said, "We're sorry, we ran out of keys." Apparently some that got it at that lower price didn't get a key for it, so at least I didn't get hosed there and have to wait.
I did pick up World In Conflict, though. 8)
WiC was a great game in its day. However, now that Wargame is here, I'll probably never touch WiC again...
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on February 24, 2014, 10:59:40 AM
I got a little ticked this weekend with Steam and the Ubisoft sale. Far Cry 3 was only $6.49. Admittedly I didn't jump on it immediately but waited until later in the day, then when I went to buy it the damned thing was not on sale any more - it went up to $19.49 or so and Steam had a message that said, "We're sorry, we ran out of keys." Apparently some that got it at that lower price didn't get a key for it, so at least I didn't get hosed there and have to wait.
I did pick up World In Conflict, though. 8)
The Gamersgate newsletter says they'll have Crysis 3 on sale for 70% off some day this week IIRC. Along with other daily deals like Endless Space Emperor's Edition 75% off.
GamersGate has a few nice sales going on, including ones for Endless Space (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ENDLESSE/endless-space-emperor-special-edition), the Command & Conquer collection (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-CCUC/command-and-conquer-ultimate-collection) and the Mass Effect trilogy (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MET/mass-effect-trilogy). Given all that I've heard about the ME series over the years, I think I have to go ahead and finally get it.
Quote from: Martok on February 24, 2014, 12:48:47 PM
GamersGate has a few nice sales going on, including ones for Endless Space (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ENDLESSE/endless-space-emperor-special-edition), the Command & Conquer collection (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-CCUC/command-and-conquer-ultimate-collection) and the Mass Effect trilogy (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MET/mass-effect-trilogy). Given all that I've heard about the ME series over the years, I think I have to go ahead and finally get it.
The only downside I can see is that the former requires Steam (which some like and others don't) and the latter two have: "DRM:EA Origin (Requires a third-party download and account)" which is a lot worse IMHO. I have wanted to buy the Mass Effect games for years, but it looks like I will have to pass on them again.
Crap. I missed the part about ME requiring EA Origin. :(
Well I'm officially confused.... if I follow your link I get a big page highlighting the game but no way to purchase it..... if I search for the game they haven't got it
Quote from: undercovergeek on February 24, 2014, 02:53:35 PM
Well I'm officially confused.... if I follow your link I get a big page highlighting the game but no way to purchase it..... if I search for the game they haven't got it
You may be on the wrong side of the pond fer this.....
Goddamit, US sales..... puh!
APOS and DLC on sale 75% off ...uh i mean graviteam tactics :)
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=graviteam
Dominions 4 only $8.74 today....pretty cheap. Not sure ill like it but have seen most people enjoy it so I will give it a shot.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 25, 2014, 05:30:44 AM
Dominions 4 only $8.74 today....pretty cheap. Not sure ill like it but have seen most people enjoy it so I will give it a shot.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension
Thank you for posting! I've been wanting to get Dominions and have been waiting for 4 to go on sale.
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Europa-Universalis-Online-Game-Code/dp/B00D6K41V0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393337875&sr=8-2&keywords=euiv) has EUIV and DLC on sale:
Europa Universalis IV $9.99
Europa Universalis IV Digital Extreme Edition $11.25
Europa Universalis IV: American Dream $1.25
Europa Universalis IV: National Monuments II $0.50
Europa Universalis IV: Pre-Order Pack $1.75
Europa Universalis IV: Digital Extreme Edition Upgrade Pack $2.00
Europa Universalis IV: Call-to-Arms Pack $1.00
Note: Currently, these item are available only to customers located in the United States and who have a U.S. billing address.
Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=Europa%20Universalis%20IV) also has these on sale as well as a couple others. GG's price on EUIV is $9.30
The new Indiegala bundle might interest a few:
http://www.indiegala.com/rise
Includes Rise of Flight Channel Battles Edition + Legendary Bombers DLC
$3.99 minimum for the fist 12 hours.
Quote from: weateallthepies on February 26, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
The new Indiegala bundle might interest a few:
http://www.indiegala.com/rise
Includes Rise of Flight Channel Battles Edition + Legendary Bombers DLC
$3.99 minimum for the fist 12 hours.
Even at the current price of $6 it is a steal for RoF-CBE which is $50 on Steam. Definitely going to pull the trigger on this one!
Take on Helicopters Bundle 90% off
get it for £1.59
SPECIAL PROMOTION! Offer ends 11 March
Package
1.Take On Helicopters
2.Take On Helicopters: Hinds (DLC)
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/13794/ (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/13794/)
Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign 75% off now £3.74
Unity of Command Trilogy Bundle 60% off now £9.19
Offer ends 10 March
http://store.steampowered.com/app/218090/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/218090/)
Just saw
Sword of the Samurai (old school Microprose, released 1989) is now on GOG for 5.99.
http://www.gog.com/game/sword_of_the_samurai
It's one of my all-time favorite games. I really enjoy how you start as a peon nobody samurai and can grow to become Shogun of all of Japan. If you live that long, of course.
Here's a Let's Play if you have no idea what game I'm talking about:
$5.99 is the regular price of Sword of the Samurai at GOG.com. It isn't on sale.
Granted, but since it's a new arrival (just appearing there yesterday but I hadn't noticed) and still a cheap price, I thought I'd share it anyway.
I appreciate your enthusiasm and desire to keep this community informed, but this is The Groginati Sales Thread.
Personally, I would have started a new thread about Sword of the Samurai now being available from GOG.com.
Wings Over Flanders Fields (WOFF) is $10 off this weekend.
http://www.overflandersfields.com/BuyNow.html
All things Hearts of Iron are on sale at GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/heartsofiron) for 66% off. The sale lasts 48 hours.
GMG has March of the Eagles for $5 (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/march-eagles/)
Quote from: steve58 on March 07, 2014, 04:12:13 PM
Wings Over Flanders Fields (WOFF) is $10 off this weekend.
http://www.overflandersfields.com/BuyNow.html
Darn I missed it!
Fixed your link to the midweek HOI sale at GG, Greybriar:
http://www.gamersgate.com/heartsofiron [Edit: fixed code fixing GB's code, fixed by GB... ....... I CAN SEE THROUGH TIIIMMMME!!!]
Not quite all things HOI are on sale, though. Darkest Hour is, but Arsenal of Democracy isn't (at the moment, might be fixed later). Not sure why. Both are fan upgrades to HOI2DDARM, and both have partisans about which is the better upgrade.
To load up on HOI3, take the following, in order of importance:
HOI3: Collection $6.78 (includes HOI3; Semper Fi; For The Motherland; Sprites for German, Soviet and Japanese Infantry; Soviet Music; general US and Soviet Spritepacks; and three general German Spritepacks) I bolded the most important portions of the collection.
Their Finest Hour $3.38 -- the third big XPack
Common Weapons of WW2 $0.34 -- a true unit and tech pack for the WW2 majors, not merely (or at all?) a sprite pack; unsure if units show up in Finest Hour already (but definitely not one of the previous two XPacks)
Dies Irae Gotterdamerung $0.34 -- beefs up German historical gameplay, not sure how much effect it has on AI Germans; includes a terrain-based unit system
Stars and Stripes $0.68 -- beefs up USA historical gameplay, not sure how much effect it has on AI USA
The previous three are mods which so far as I know cannot all be activated at once or even (legally) combined.
British Vehicle Pack $0.34
Japanese Vehicle Pack $0.34
Italian Vehicle Pack $0.68
Axis Minors Vehicle Pack $0.68
-- I'm pretty sure these are only spritepacks, too, and so don't really affect the game (thus aren't treated as mutually exclusive mods)
Sounds of Conflict $4.99 (not on sale) -- adds 1 hour of music from HOI2, unsure whether included in another big XPack
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 11, 2014, 08:07:46 AM
Fixed your link to the midweek HOI sale at GG, Greybriar:
http//www.gamersgate.com/heartsofiron
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Thanks for letting me know. For some reason the link I posted had an extra "http:" in it.
By the way, your link doesn't work. It's missing a colon after the "http" and should be http://www.gamersgate.com/heartsofiron
In my defense, :P :P :P :P ;D
(I really have no idea how that even could have happened. I didn't type the thing by hand; I thought I just copy-pasted yours and erased the irrelevant parts... ??? Oh well, a good link now works. :) )
I really have got to stop looking at this thread, my unplayed games list is getting bigger and bigger!!!!!!
Steam is having a 24-hour sale on some of the nominated titles for the British Academy Game Awards (??)
XCOM: Enemy Within $7.49
CivV Brave New World $7.49
...and more
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/baftapromo?snr=1_4_4__40
Quote from: steve58 on March 12, 2014, 01:04:22 PM
Steam is having a 24-hour sale on some of the nominated titles for the British Academy Game Awards (??)
XCOM: Enemy Within $7.49
CivV Brave New World $7.49
...and more
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/baftapromo?snr=1_4_4__40
Thanks. I have been waiting for Enemy Within to go on sale.
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Bitcomposer Sale (
ends Friday at 10am Pacific Time) at Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/bitcomposersale).
- Air Conflicts Collection (Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers, Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, Air Conflicts: Vietnam) $11.24
- Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers $4.99
- Air Conflicts: Secret Wars $2.99
- Air Conflicts: Vietnam $7.49
- Citadels $9.99
- Expeditions: Conquistador $4.99
- Disciples 3: Reincarnation $14.99
- ...and more
I know Air Conflicts: Vietnam didn't get a very favorable reception, but I'm kinda tempted to pick it up as well as Expeditions: Conquistador.
Conquistador is worth $5 if you like turn-based tactical combat. It gets kind of repetitive but it's fun while it lasts.
Matrix
Panzer Corps Allied Corp - 14.99 Stand Alone version, the Steam version (Non-Stand Alone) requires the original Panzer Corps (Weird).
Company of Heroes 1 Complete is 75% off at Gamersgate: http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COHC/company-of-heroes-1-complete (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COHC/company-of-heroes-1-complete)
9th Company: Roots of Terror is 75% off on Steam bringing the total to $2.49. At that price? worth it.
Crusader Kings 2 and all it's DLC is 75% off on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/
and 50% off at Gamersgate. :-\
Although Gamersgate has Total War Shogun 2 stuff on sale for 75% off, including the Fall of the Samurai stuff.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=total%20war%20shogun
Quote from: Nefaro on March 25, 2014, 03:41:53 PM
Crusader Kings 2 and all it's DLC is 75% off on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/
and 50% off at Gamersgate. :-\
Thanks for the heads up. I filled a bunch of gaps in my DLC for the game.
Quote from: TheCommandTent on March 25, 2014, 05:03:52 PM
Thanks for the heads up. I filled a bunch of gaps in my DLC for the game.
Getting all the DLC for
Crusader Kings II is a never-ending task. I've purchased more than 30 CK2 DLC and that was before Steam was required. The list of DLC is so long in my GamersGate account it takes nearly a full page to list all those I have purchased.
So I've quit trying to complete my collection of DLC for the game.
DCS Spring Sale 2014
From March 26th to March 31st, Eagle Dynamics will have discounts up to 60% off the following DCS products:
DCS: P-51D Mustang. $39.99 now $15.99 (60% off)
DCS: UH-1H Huey. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)
DCS: A-10C Warthog. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade. $29.99 now $20.99(30% off)
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $39.99 (20% off)
DCS: Combined Arms. $29.99 now $23.99 (20% off)
A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)
Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Note: As these are products on sale, purchases during this sale will not be applied to the DCS Customer Bonus System.
Quote from: Greybriar on March 25, 2014, 05:18:42 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on March 25, 2014, 05:03:52 PM
Thanks for the heads up. I filled a bunch of gaps in my DLC for the game.
Getting all the DLC for Crusader Kings II is a never-ending task. I've purchased more than 30 CK2 DLC and that was before Steam was required. The list of DLC is so long in my GamersGate account it takes nearly a full page to list all those I have purchased.
So I've quit trying to complete my collection of DLC for the game.
Is there any way to sort easily which DLC you own and which you don't? Like you I have a plethora of DLC but I know I'm missing a few. It's getting tiresome going through them one at a time to see which I already have.
Quote from: Toonces on March 25, 2014, 10:06:52 PM
Is there any way to sort easily which DLC you own and which you don't? Like you I have a plethora of DLC but I know I'm missing a few. It's getting tiresome going through them one at a time to see which I already have.
None that I know of. If anyone knows of a way to nestle expansions and DLC under a game in their GamersGate Library or some appropriate setting, I would appreciate it if they would share that information here. The only thing I can think of is the
My Shelf (http://www.gamersgate.com/account/shelf) feature, which would be something of a pain in the backside to organize and keep up to date.
Quote from: Toonces on March 25, 2014, 10:06:52 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on March 25, 2014, 05:18:42 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on March 25, 2014, 05:03:52 PM
Thanks for the heads up. I filled a bunch of gaps in my DLC for the game.
Getting all the DLC for Crusader Kings II is a never-ending task. I've purchased more than 30 CK2 DLC and that was before Steam was required. The list of DLC is so long in my GamersGate account it takes nearly a full page to list all those I have purchased.
So I've quit trying to complete my collection of DLC for the game.
Is there any way to sort easily which DLC you own and which you don't? Like you I have a plethora of DLC but I know I'm missing a few. It's getting tiresome going through them one at a time to see which I already have.
The easiest way I've found with STEAM (and it still isn't very easy) is to go to the CKII page and open the list of all DLC. At the bottom is a button that says add all DLC to cart. When you got to your cart it labels those that you already own and you can with one click remove them from the cart. Then you are left to choose from the ones you do not own. Again not a simple way but its the "quickest" way I've found so far.
Quote from: TheCommandTent on March 26, 2014, 05:30:05 AM
The easiest way I've found with STEAM (and it still isn't very easy) is to go to the CKII page and open the list of all DLC. At the bottom is a button that says add all DLC to cart. When you got to your cart it labels those that you already own and you can with one click remove them from the cart. Then you are left to choose from the ones you do not own. Again not a simple way but its the "quickest" way I've found so far.
Easiest way I have found as well. Usually only takes a few minutes to sort through all of them.
Quote from: Nefaro on March 25, 2014, 03:41:53 PM
Crusader Kings 2 and all it's DLC is 75% off on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/
and 50% off at Gamersgate. :-\
....
GamersGate increased the discount on most
Crusader Kings II (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=Crusader%20Kings%20II) items to 75%, but the offers expire tomorrow, March 28th.
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"Pay just $3.99 for the COMPLETE Trainz Simulator 12 bundle. Save $135!" at Bundle Stars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-trainz-bundle/).
I have had no experience with Bundle Stars and can neither endorse nor criticize them. If anyone has, let us know how you feel about them.
I've bought from there before and it's legit. If I remember correctly they basically email you a bunch of Steam codes you can redeem for the games.
Thanks, Toonces.
Quote from: Greybriar on March 27, 2014, 05:20:43 PM
"Pay just $3.99 for the COMPLETE Trainz Simulator 12 bundle. Save $135!" at Bundle Stars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-trainz-bundle/).
I have had no experience with Bundle Stars and can neither endorse nor criticize them. If anyone has, let us know how you feel about them.
But are these fun?
Quote from: FlickJax on March 28, 2014, 05:52:21 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on March 27, 2014, 05:20:43 PM
"Pay just $3.99 for the COMPLETE Trainz Simulator 12 bundle. Save $135!" at Bundle Stars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-trainz-bundle/).
I have had no experience with Bundle Stars and can neither endorse nor criticize them. If anyone has, let us know how you feel about them.
But are these fun?
I haven't played them myself (and I own
Trainz: The Complete Collection (http://www.amazon.com/Trainz-The-Complete-Collection-Pc/dp/B0019T8AXA) still unopened in its retail box!) because I'm more into steam locomotives than more modern trains. But some folks think they are (http://forums.auran.com/trainz/forum.php?s=37f59d3b48fd880f839b1b2c51f0bf0d).
Quote from: Greybriar on March 27, 2014, 05:20:43 PM
"Pay just $3.99 for the COMPLETE Trainz Simulator 12 bundle. Save $135!" at Bundle Stars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-trainz-bundle/).
I have had no experience with Bundle Stars and can neither endorse nor criticize them. If anyone has, let us know how you feel about them.
Have a load of cheap games from them, worth keeping an eye on as they occasionally have something worth owning.
The Groupees bundle looks ok at the moment:
http://groupees.com/bm12
Has a $1 minimum to get Sang-Froid which looked interesting when it was released. Plus a load of other stuff. $3.50 minmimum will net you a load more weird filler games, and some other train game called A-train 8
Thanks for the heads up Greybriar. I've also purchased from Bundle Stars (at least twice) with no problems. Like Toonces said, you'll get an email with the game keys. I've not had any problems redeeming the keys.
Since its so cheap, I may pick this one up as well to grab a few of the add-ons, like that Nickel Plate High speed freight.
p.s. for anyone interested, the Trainz folk are crowdsourcing a new version here: Trainz: A New Era (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/426668601/trainz-simulator-a-new-era-create-drive-operate-sh). They made their Kickstarter, but you can still get in on it here. (http://anewera.trainzportal.com/Pages/TANE/status.html)
Did someone say
Sang-Froid?
I shall sing it's praises!
{ahem} Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
AAAHGHGHGHGHrrglglrgllrll---!! {ripped apart by wolves}{not even werewolves just wolves}
Dang but I love that game.
Quote from: Greybriar on March 28, 2014, 08:04:50 AMI haven't played them myself (and I own Trainz: The Complete Collection (http://www.amazon.com/Trainz-The-Complete-Collection-Pc/dp/B0019T8AXA) still unopened in its retail box!) because I'm more into steam locomotives than more modern trains.
Some of the most fun I've ever had was playing Activision's
The Train back on my C64 (I think, or maybe very early PC I can't recall), where as a member of the French Resistance I had to commandeer a Nazi armored steam engine and run it back into allied air cover before daybreak to rescue art from the Louvre. (Based on a movie, possibly also real life.)
I can't imagine something that awesome still exists, but are there any good steam-train simulators?
I copied this from Skatezilla's post on SimHQ. If you've been thinking of getting into DCS, you're not likely to find better prices than these:
70% off All Modules at DCS Store, TODAY ONLY!!!!!!:
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2030058&postcount=3
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
MI-8MTV2, $14.99
UH-1H, $14.99
A-10C, $11.99
FC3, $14.99
Combined Arms, $8.99
P-51D, $11.99
KA-50-2 Update $9.99
KA-50-2 FULL $11.99
Su-25 FC3 $4.50
A-10A FC3 $4.50
I'm a little late on this one.
Megasceneryearth is having an unadvertised sale: 40% off scenery until April 1 using the code TRYMEGA24 on checkout.
Still kind of pricey IMO, but I might pick up New Jersey or somewhere I fly a lot in Air Hauler.
I can definitely highly recommend their Hawaii scenery at $5, with discount about $3. It's a huge improvement over stock for just a few pennies.
Europa Universalis 4 on a Daily Deal at Steam for $13.59
http://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/?snr=1_4_4__43
^Oh crap...you know what, I am going to be an adult about this. I am going to spend the money on games I know I am going to enjoy more like Red Dragon and Age of Wonders III. And perhaps Betrayer.
Quote from: Gusington on March 30, 2014, 04:33:57 PM
^Oh crap...you know what, I am going to be an adult about this. I am going to spend the money on games I know I am going to enjoy more like Red Dragon and Age of Wonders III. And perhaps Betrayer.
LIES!! All Lies!
Don't make me do this.
Go ahead and resist, its been as low as $10 on sites like Humble Bundle..and not too long ago. I suspect it'll be that low again...
Yes! Resisting.
F1 2013 is 75% off at GG: http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-F12013/f1-2013 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-F12013/f1-2013)
Classic edition: http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-F12013CE/f1-2013-classic-edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-F12013CE/f1-2013-classic-edition)
Dominions 4 - $8.75 (USD)
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA/dominions-4-thrones-of-ascension
Commander:Conquest of the Americas [GOLD]+ 2 DLC's for $1 https://indiegamestand.com/store/503/commander-conquest-of-the-americas-gold/ .....Activate on Steam
Risen for $4 (launch promo) at GOG. Not sure how long the deal lasts. This was a no brainer for me since I loved Gothic 2.
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Armada 2526 Gold (http://store.steampowered.com/app/229970/") is on sale at Steam until April 7 for only $4.99!
Avernum: Escape From The Pit (http://store.steampowered.com/app/208400/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_3) is on sale for $1.99.
Retail boxed XCOM: Enemy Unknown (http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/Product/289445-XCOM-Enemy-Unknown?ai=7554&pi=11182&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ai7554), Medal of Honor: Warfighter (http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/Product/288148-Medal-of-Honor-Warfighter?ai=7554&pi=11182&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ai7554), and Assassin's Creed: Revelations (http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/Product/282221-Assassins-Creed-Revelations?ai=7554&pi=11182&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ai7554) for $5.99 each with free shipping from NothingButSoftware.com (http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/Prms/11182?ai=7554).
Guild Wars 2 - 50% off $24.99 or $34.99(USD) for the different Edition
http://buy.guildwars2.com/store/gw2/en_US/html/pbPage.buyguildwars2?cid=47:5::::Global:40::
Kerbal Space Program (http://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/) on sale at Steam for $16.19. Ends April 8.
Matrixgames Sale of the week is Alea Jacta Est for $10.Quote
To celebrate the announcement of the upcoming AJE game, Hannibal, Terror of Rome, we will launch discount the first game of the series, Alea Jacta Est. This means that, starting today, Alea Jacta Est can be bought for just $ 9,99!
Alea Jacta Est is the first historical strategy game on the PC to cover the main Roman civil wars, created by a dedicated team of experts to bring the epic battles that pitted Romans against Romans in conflicts such as those between Rome, Sertorius, and Mithridates.
With an incredible level of rich historical detail and historical accuracy, it is one of the few strategy games where the player must face the real dilemmas and challenges of the Romans during the time. Not only must you build and train armies, maneuver them and engage the enemy, but you must also maintain an economic and diplomatic balance with your neighbors.
The Alea Jacta Est discount will last until next week. This is a great chance to try out a game in one of the most detailed strategy series ever created.
Click here to buy Alea Jacta Est from the official Product Page (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/445/details/Alea.Jacta.Est).
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1395/Deal.of.the.Week.Alea.Jacta.Est
Warlock 2 20% off at Green Man Gaming with voucher!
GOG has a bunch of titles on sale for the weekend, including Independence War and Master of Magic.
http://www.gog.com/promo/weekend_atari_kalypso_promo_110414?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=atari_and_kalypso_mash_up
Just Flight is having a 48 hour sale (http://www.justflight.com/category/offers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Just+Flight+-+48+Hour+Deals+-+11APR2014&utm_content=Just+Flight+-+48+Hour+Deals+-+11APR2014+CID_72e32961a0d5ca0be6ea1ba41fe2de95&utm_source=cm&utm_term=146-200300%20Jetliner%20DC-6B%20Legends%20of%20Flight%20Comet%20Jetliner):
Buy 146-200/300 Jetliner (Download for FSX) for £5/€6/$8
Usually £24.99 / €30.95 / $37.99
Buy DC-6B Legends of Flight (Download for FSX) for £5/€6/$8
Usually £19.99 / €24.95 / $29.99
Buy Comet Jetliner (Download for FSX) for £5/€6/$8
Usually £25.50 / €31.60 / $38.80
Offers end at 4pm (UK time) on Sunday 13 April 2014.
Dragon Commander Imperial Edition on sale @ Steam for 13.59.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion on sale @ Steam for 9.99 as a weekend deal.
Worth if for that price?
Quote from: Gusington on April 12, 2014, 04:04:52 PM
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion on sale @ Steam for 9.99 as a weekend deal.
Worth if for that price?
Real time? Bah!
So, that's a 'no' then.
Amazon has IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover (http://www.amazon.com/IL-2-STURMOVIK-CLIFFS-DOVER-Download/dp/B0051VFI1E?tag=amazongamesales-20) for $5.
Quote from: Gusington on April 12, 2014, 09:07:53 PM
So, that's a 'no' then.
Sins: Rebellion is probably worth $10. I'm not the biggest RTS fan either, but it's got more to it than a Command & Conquer or such. More like a real-time 4X Lite.
I think I'll put the 10.00 towards Age of Wonders III and Wargame Red Dragon.
Matrix Deal of the Week:
Gary Grigsby's War in the East: The German-Soviet War 1941-1945 for $39.99!
Soooooo temping....... :P
http://www.gog.com/game/blackguards_special_edition
$22.49
Is this game any good?
Too many sales. Make the madness stop!
http://www.gog.com/gamerumble
Quote from: FlickJax on April 14, 2014, 08:33:34 AM
http://www.gog.com/game/blackguards_special_edition
$22.49
Is this game any good?
I bought it last week when it was on sale on Steam. I'm enjoying it so far. It's basically a turn based tactical combat game with RPG elements. Character customization is quite deep with a wide variety of stats, skills, talents, and magic options to select from. The story is linear in nature with a few side quests to choose from as you progress through the storyline. Each quest drops you into a turn based battle on a hex grid map. The secs have done a good job making the battles varied and tactically interesting with many different objects you can interact with on the map. For example, you can push a pile of crates over to make a barrier or some cover for your archers on some maps. Another might have pockets of swamp gas that you can lure enemies into and then ignite with a torch, spell, or arrow.
Graphically it's mediocre. It looks like PS2 era graphics up close. Some voice acting is a bit amateurish as well but overall I'd say its worth the $20.
Big sale at GMG:
http://blog.playfire.com/2014/04/7-days-of-deals-on-gmg.html?emst=ttH1pwPay4_6_415063_526&emst=gDIJILUcR7_637809_414487_421
Quote from: Gusington on April 14, 2014, 07:32:42 PM
Big sale at GMG:
http://blog.playfire.com/2014/04/7-days-of-deals-on-gmg.html?emst=ttH1pwPay4_6_415063_526&emst=gDIJILUcR7_637809_414487_421
Sounds like the selection will change every week too.
^ I hope so. Nothing I really want right now but keeping faith in the rotation.
Quote from: Nefaro on April 14, 2014, 07:55:42 PM
Quote from: Gusington on April 14, 2014, 07:32:42 PM
Big sale at GMG:
http://blog.playfire.com/2014/04/7-days-of-deals-on-gmg.html?emst=ttH1pwPay4_6_415063_526&emst=gDIJILUcR7_637809_414487_421
Sounds like the selection will change every week too.
According to that page it says new games and discounts will be added every day so probably good to check back daily. And don't forget you can also use their 20% off coupon at the site on top of the sale price to make it even cheaper.
Is there going to be a Steam Easter sale?
Quote from: Barthheart on April 14, 2014, 05:24:52 AM
Matrix Deal of the Week:
Gary Grigsby's War in the East: The German-Soviet War 1941-1945 for $39.99!
Soooooo temping....... :P
And now with an extra $10 off with the Easter coupon $29.99 / £23.53
And with the same coupon you can pick up the expansion packs for £4.33 each
Quote from: Gusington on April 17, 2014, 06:08:03 PM
Is there going to be a Steam Easter sale?
Oh right, there just might be.
Steam usually does a sale for every Christian holiday. :P
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on April 18, 2014, 06:01:59 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on April 14, 2014, 05:24:52 AM
Matrix Deal of the Week:
Gary Grigsby's War in the East: The German-Soviet War 1941-1945 for $39.99!
Soooooo temping....... :P
And now with an extra $10 off with the Easter coupon $29.99 / £23.53
And with the same coupon you can pick up the expansion packs for £4.33 each
I wonder if we can use the slitherine and the matrix voucher
Thinking about this or lock'n'load
Wonder why Slitherine's Easter Sale coupon only works at the Slitherine store and not the Matrix one? :-\
Edit: Actually, it's not working at either.
The upcoming Wolfenstein game has a 20% off voucher at Green Man Gamng for preorder.
Quote from: Gusington on April 18, 2014, 10:55:38 AM
The upcoming Wolfenstein game has a 20% off voucher at Green Man Gamng for preorder.
If only their site would work. They seem to be having some problems at the moment.
GOG.com is offering all the games that it featured during its Battle of the Games event (http://www.gog.com/gamerumble), so if you missed a game you now have a chance to grab it.
Tropico 4 and the Collector's Bundle are 85% off at Steam for the next 39 hours or so: http://store.steampowered.com/app/57690/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/57690/)
GAH I can't get the GMG site to work either...
...GMG is working again. Got Thief for 13.50 with voucher, Wargame: Red Dragon for 32.00 with voucher. Age of Wonders III is not available on GMG.
GMG Battle through the Ages Sale Starts Tomorrow....
http://www.greenmangaming.com/battle-through-ages/
PE
GamersGate has started the Spring sale...
Which means Steam is soon to follow ::)
Quote from: Tpek on April 21, 2014, 10:54:41 AM
GamersGate has started the Spring sale...
Which means Steam is soon to follow ::)
NOOOOO!!
Bloody hell. I'm tapped out now after buying LnL: Heroes and WiTE from Matrix-Slitherine on the Easter sale and The Last Federation. None of which I've played very long, or even started up in the case of LnL. Also got the unpunched Patton's Best on eBay so I'm gonna have to put a hold on game purchases until I play some of these accursed things. ;)
Meanwhile, my WOFF & ROF spree continues..
Well, Steam is sure taking their time.
They have yet to start it or even do an Easter-Sale.
Ruh-roh.
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 21, 2014, 11:32:05 AM
Quote from: Tpek on April 21, 2014, 10:54:41 AM
GamersGate has started the Spring sale...
Which means Steam is soon to follow ::)
NOOOOO!!
AIIEEEEEEE!!!!
Quote from: Tpek on April 21, 2014, 12:29:48 PM
Well, Steam is sure taking their time.
They have yet to start it or even do an Easter-Sale.
Considering how spotty their servers have been the past couple of months even without a major sale, I for one am glad there's no sale yet.
Today only Titanfall for $36.99 at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=xs_gb_l-1_0942_03fde67c?ie=UTF8&node=8524689011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_s=left-new-1&pf_rd_r=05HVD0ZXEKWFWB92FCF4&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_p=1740370942)
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.. 10 bucks at GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes)
Quote from: Tuna on April 22, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.. 10 bucks at GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes)
Tempting. How does it compare with the Age of Wonders 3?
I hear a lot of people 'comparing'.. it's usually 39 bucks.. so 10 is a great deal!
GMG now has the just-released Last Federation for $14.99, but with code GMG025-EASTER-024HRS the price comes down to $11.99
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 22, 2014, 08:25:52 AM
Quote from: Tuna on April 22, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.. 10 bucks at GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes)
Tempting. How does it compare with the Age of Wonders 3?
The games are different enough and at $10 it is worth the purchase. I will still continue to play FE:LH even though I also own AOW3.
PE
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 22, 2014, 08:25:52 AM
Quote from: Tuna on April 22, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.. 10 bucks at GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes)
Tempting. How does it compare with the Age of Wonders 3?
If DRM is a concern,
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is Steam-only while
Age of Wonders III is available either DRM-Free (http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3) or with Steam DRM (http://store.steampowered.com/app/226840/). With Steam's auto-patching, it's kind of a toss-up.
Damn you all.
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 22, 2014, 08:25:52 AM
Quote from: Tuna on April 22, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.. 10 bucks at GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes)
Tempting. How does it compare with the Age of Wonders 3?
AoW3 is much prettier and the battle system is a lot cooler. However, overall I enjoy FE:LH more: It's deeper, has better AI, and boasts greater customization & replayability.
That being said, both are good games in my experience. I don't regret owning either one.
...the DLC for Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is cheaper at Greenmangaming ($1.69 vs $2.50).
Quote from: Martok on April 22, 2014, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 22, 2014, 08:25:52 AM
Quote from: Tuna on April 22, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.. 10 bucks at GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes)
Tempting. How does it compare with the Age of Wonders 3?
AoW3 is much prettier and the battle system is a lot cooler. However, overall I enjoy FE:LH more: It's deeper, has better AI, and boasts greater customization & replayability.
That being said, both are good games in my experience. I don't regret owning either one.
I just purchased FE:LE and used blue coins to get the Dead World DLC. I am looking forward to some fantasy 4x gaming. To bad there is no multiplayer but I guess no game is perfect.
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 22, 2014, 02:37:15 PM
Quote from: Martok on April 22, 2014, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 22, 2014, 08:25:52 AM
Quote from: Tuna on April 22, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.. 10 bucks at GG
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FELH/fallen-enchantress-legendary-heroes)
Tempting. How does it compare with the Age of Wonders 3?
AoW3 is much prettier and the battle system is a lot cooler. However, overall I enjoy FE:LH more: It's deeper, has better AI, and boasts greater customization & replayability.
That being said, both are good games in my experience. I don't regret owning either one.
I just purchased FE:LE and used blue coins to get the Dead World DLC. I am looking forward to some fantasy 4x gaming. To bad there is no multiplayer but I guess no game is perfect.
Ugh.. stardock!!!.. I mean Steam is DRM.. shouldn't need stardock too
!
The new Bundle Stars "Conquest Bundle" looks pretty good for the money:
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/conquest-bundle/
99 Levels to Hell
A Game of Dwarves: Gold Edition
American Conquest
Ballpoint Universe: Infinite
Call of Juarez
Cossacks: European Wars
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
Hyper Fighters
Incoming Forces
King Arthur II: The Role Playing Wargame
Lucius
Xpand Rally Xtreme
All Steam Keys
for £3.59 in real money, whatever that converts to in $ :)
Paradox games are the Gamersgate Daily Deal (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=paradoxdaily)
Some good prices for CK2, EUIV and HOI3 DLC. EUIV is on sale for $9.30.
Crap. I knew that would happen sooner or later.
oh man - sucks to be you - AOWIII, Fallen Enchantress, EU4
get your purse out Gus
AOW III on sale somewhere?.. My 15 year old last night asked me to go halves.. lol.. we haven't even broke the plastic on FELH yet!
no no, just a list of purchases Gus needs to make
id be surprised to see an AOW sale for a while
Red Orchestra 2: GOTY will be available free on Steam today (Apr 23) for 24 hours.
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=98959 (http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=98959)
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 23, 2014, 09:52:39 AM
Red Orchestra 2: GOTY will be available free on Steam today (Apr 23) for 24 hours.
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=98959 (http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=98959)
Cool. Thanks for the heads up SDR!
Without having yet played EU3 (and its accoutrements), I went ahead and picked up everything EU4ish on sale from GG, plus a few CK2 things on sale that I hadn't picked up yet. (Not everything for both games was on sale apparently.)
I was doing so well on purchases this year too...did not get anything new until last weekend and got discounted copies of Thief and Red Dragon. Now this Paradox sale. The only thing I have going for me is that EU4 has flumoxed me in the past.
Quote from: Gusington on April 23, 2014, 01:09:00 PM
I was doing so well on purchases this year too...did not get anything new until last weekend and got discounted copies of Thief and Red Dragon. Now this Paradox sale. The only thing I have going for me is that EU4 has flumoxed me in the past.
Same here. I resisted the Christmas sales but in the last week picked up Red Dragon, Panzer Corps Afrika Korps and Allied Corps, and Fallen Enchantress Legendary Heroes (all at 25-75% discount).
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 23, 2014, 09:52:39 AM
Red Orchestra 2: GOTY will be available free on Steam today (Apr 23) for 24 hours.
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=98959 (http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=98959)
Sorry, I tend to over-complicate things. Is it being given away free but you have to grab it in the next 24 hours. Or is free to play for the next 24 hours at which time you would have to pay to keep it? The way it is worded, you could interpret it either way.
It's my understanding that it's free to keep if you download it today.
We need help. A gaming straightjacket maybe.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 23, 2014, 01:49:44 PM
It's my understanding that it's free to keep if you download it today.
This.
I got Left For Dead 2 the same way awhile back. You have to download/install it today then you have it permanently.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 23, 2014, 01:49:44 PM
It's my understanding that it's free to keep if you download it today.
What!? What sorcery is this?
We'll push that "37% of games never played at Steam" number up to 50% at least! Forward, Grogheads! Fill your hard drives with unplayed glory!! ;D
Downloading now...
Quote from: bbmike on April 23, 2014, 02:42:22 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 23, 2014, 01:49:44 PM
It's my understanding that it's free to keep if you download it today.
What!? What sorcery is this?
We'll push that "37% of games never played at Steam" number up to 50% at least! Forward, Grogheads! Fill your hard drives with unplayed glory!! ;D
Downloading now...
Sir, yes sir. Downloading now as well.
With RO2, you also get to play the Rising Storm multi-player content as riflemen. ;)
Multiplayer is where it's at, of course. Whether on the East front or Pacific.
I spend 90% of my time in Rising Storm as a Rifleman anyway.
You simply must get this now. It is a great (multiplayer) game!
Wow..... apparently i already own RO2 and rising storm.....go figure :o
HA
The Steam page link just shows me the RO2 Heroes of Stalingrad option as free. What makes this the GOTY version?
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 23, 2014, 08:23:16 PM
The Steam page link just shows me the RO2 Heroes of Stalingrad option as free. What makes this the GOTY version?
The "GOTY" version was just the huge update they added to the other day. Everyone has it. It was a free update with some extras added in.
Definitely can't complain about the pricing these guys have had on RO2 & Rising Storm. I think I got RO2 for about five bucks and Rising Storm for about $15. And then with this new content added the next year for free.
Bummer. Then I already own it. And it always crashes.
OTOH, maybe the GOTY love will fix the Frozen Screenshot of Death.
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 23, 2014, 09:08:16 PM
Bummer. Then I already own it. And it always crashes.
OTOH, maybe the GOTY love will fix the Frozen Screenshot of Death.
Well, I downloaded it and started the tutorial walkthrough. I didn't get far before getting 'low on memory' errors! My computer has 16gb of RAM and 2gb on the video card. Low on memory?! :o
Quote from: bbmike on April 24, 2014, 05:21:08 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 23, 2014, 09:08:16 PM
Bummer. Then I already own it. And it always crashes.
OTOH, maybe the GOTY love will fix the Frozen Screenshot of Death.
Well, I downloaded it and started the tutorial walkthrough. I didn't get far before getting 'low on memory' errors! My computer has 16gb of RAM and 2gb on the video card. Low on memory?! :o
Are you running Windows 8 or 8.1? I've been getting it in a few games.
There is a suggestion that you should make sure your desktop resolution is the same as the game resolution before you run games to stop this problem but I've not tested it yet.
Fookeen Windows 8, man. What a sloppy abortion. They should've made it touchpad only, for what it was intended.
I still get infuriated every time I attempt to fix something on Win8. There's no excuse for putting that piece of shit on desktops and laptops.
Yup. I updated laptop Win 8 to version 8.1.1 and now AMD catalyst control centre crashes on startup. And because it's a stupid Samsung, I have to use their corporate drivers because shitty Win 8.1 won't let me load AMD drivers instead. Samsung hasn't updated the GPU drivers since last Oct.
Anyhoo.
If you downloaded the free version of Red Orchestra 2, why not pick up Rising Storm as well? It's on sale on Steam for $4.99 until Apr 28.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/234510/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/234510/)
Company of Heroes 2 is free to play until Sunday: http://store.steampowered.com/app/231430/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/231430/)
Quote from: weateallthepies on April 24, 2014, 06:11:09 AM
Quote from: bbmike on April 24, 2014, 05:21:08 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 23, 2014, 09:08:16 PM
Bummer. Then I already own it. And it always crashes.
OTOH, maybe the GOTY love will fix the Frozen Screenshot of Death.
Well, I downloaded it and started the tutorial walkthrough. I didn't get far before getting 'low on memory' errors! My computer has 16gb of RAM and 2gb on the video card. Low on memory?! :o
Are you running Windows 8 or 8.1? I've been getting it in a few games.
There is a suggestion that you should make sure your desktop resolution is the same as the game resolution before you run games to stop this problem but I've not tested it yet.
Windows 8.1 but that's not the problem. I've run Windows 8 since release. This is the only game that I've had an issue with.
I'll try changing the game resolution to see if that works.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 24, 2014, 12:47:54 PM
Anyhoo.
If you downloaded the free version of Red Orchestra 2, why not pick up Rising Storm as well? It's on sale on Steam for $4.99 until Apr 28.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/234510/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/234510/)
Oh man, you guys have to get RS for only 5 clams. That is a great deal.
On a related note, I got my first crash ever in RO2/RS last night, so the problems you guys are having are likely new and related to the new patch. I suspect we're not alone and it will be fixed, so be patient. Up until yesterday, RO2/RS has been ROCK SOLID on my computer.
Quote from: bbmike on April 24, 2014, 05:48:34 PM
Quote from: weateallthepies on April 24, 2014, 06:11:09 AM
Quote from: bbmike on April 24, 2014, 05:21:08 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 23, 2014, 09:08:16 PM
Bummer. Then I already own it. And it always crashes.
OTOH, maybe the GOTY love will fix the Frozen Screenshot of Death.
Well, I downloaded it and started the tutorial walkthrough. I didn't get far before getting 'low on memory' errors! My computer has 16gb of RAM and 2gb on the video card. Low on memory?! :o
Are you running Windows 8 or 8.1? I've been getting it in a few games.
There is a suggestion that you should make sure your desktop resolution is the same as the game resolution before you run games to stop this problem but I've not tested it yet.
Windows 8.1 but that's not the problem. I've run Windows 8 since release. This is the only game that I've had an issue with.
I'll try changing the game resolution to see if that works.
I've not had it in many games, and it's been a bit hard to pin down. I'm starting to wonder if it's related to the stupid nvidia optimus stuff in my laptop. Your problem of course may be entirely different, if I get a chance I'll test this game.
Yeah I've been running Windows 8 since it was in testing, and on the whole I'm pretty happy/comfortable with it. Still have a few issues here and there like the oddly high DPC latency, but it's the same with every iteration of Windows.
Quote from: weateallthepies on April 25, 2014, 03:25:19 AM
I've not had it in many games, and it's been a bit hard to pin down. I'm starting to wonder if it's related to the stupid nvidia optimus stuff in my laptop. Your problem of course may be entirely different, if I get a chance I'll test this game.
You might have hit on something there. I've also got the stupid nvidia optimus stuff in my laptop!
[UPDATE] Hear that chewing sound? That's me eating crow!
I was playing a game of Endless Space and decided to lower the screen resolution to make things more readable. The same Low Memory error happened that was happening in RO2. After a little research I found this discussion (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-gaming/windows-81-x64-low-memory-while-playing-full/e4602805-a1e1-4704-b006-92f43247b9e8) at Microsoft. Here's the key line:
According to some Intel folks at communities.intel.com (http://is.gd/71Vha2), Microsoft has confirmed the issue with Windows 8.1 in an internal email. It resides - as it was explained - on the DWM (Desktop Window Manager) which triggers a memory leak when running fullscreen games with a resolution different than the desktop resolution.
The memory leak fills the system memory and page file with junk until there's no more memory available.
We assume Microsoft is already working on a fix for this, altough we never heard anything "official" from them regarding the issue.
Confirmed the above. If I lower my Windows resolution first and then start the game (in the same lower resolution) I do not get any Low Memory errors and everything works fine.
Quote from: bbmike on April 27, 2014, 09:17:40 AM
Confirmed the above. If I lower my Windows resolution first and then start the game (in the same lower resolution) I do not get any Low Memory errors and everything works fine.
<Homer mode>Mmmmmmmmmm crow :)
Excellent news, I've still not had a chance to do any real testing but it sounds like it could be the issue I've been having so I'll have a look at the games I've been having trouble with and check the resolution.
Oh and in the spirit of the thread...
Europa Universalis IV for $9.99 at Amazon.com (Steam Key)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6K41V0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00D6K41V0
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is:
Crown of Glory: Emperors Edition (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1412/Deal.of.the.Week.-.Crown.of.Glory.goes.half.price) for $19.99
Gamersgate has
Unity of Command (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=Unity%20of%20Command) on sale.
- Unity of Command $4
- Unity of Command Red Turn The Road to Berlin 1943-45 $2
- Unity of Command Black Turn: Operation Barbarossa 1941 $5
- Unity of Command Trilogy $9.90
Another one from Bundlestars:
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/battleground-bundle
COMMANDOS 3: DESTINATION BERLIN
COMMANDOS 2: MEN OF COURAGE
COMMANDOS: BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
COMMANDOS: BEHIND ENEMY LINES
AMERICAN CONQUEST: FIGHT BACK
COSSACKS: ART OF WAR
COSSACKS: BACK TO WAR
COSSACKS II: BATTLE FOR EUROPE
Again all steam keys
£2.99 or whatever that converts to in flanian pobble beads
Are these Cossacks games any good?
They were about 12 years ago. American Conquest, not so much.
Sword of the Stars II on sale at Steam for like $6.75. Totally worth it!
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on April 28, 2014, 04:37:06 PM
Sword of the Stars II on sale at Steam for like $6.75. Totally worth it!
Ah the best type of temptation, went to look and I already own it. Guess it's time to play it then. :)
GOG has a bunch of Ubisoft titles on sale for the weekend, including Imperialism I and II for less than $2.50 each.
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Korsun Pocket (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1417/Deal.of.the.Week:.Korsun.Pocket) for $9.99.
Space Empires IV Deluxe is on sale for a measly $2.49 at Steam until May 12.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store?utm_source=hss (https://www.humblebundle.com/store?utm_source=hss)
Arkham Origins $7.49 USD for the next 4 hrs 25 min.
Also at the Humble store Shadow run returns $4.99
Quote from: -budd- on May 06, 2014, 10:25:22 PM
Also at the Humble store Shadow run returns $4.99
And the expansion for $10.
Lots of other stuff too.
Humble Store Spring Sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store?utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e227b8cc96-Humble_Store_Spring_Sale&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-e227b8cc96-97173749)
Newegg is offering Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832203036) for $2.99 U.S.
This is the retail boxed version of the game with free 2-day shipping.
Jeez...I paid 10 times that! :/
Thanks, Greybriar. I couldn't say no to that deal.
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes now $9.99 at Humble Bundle Store -> https://www.humblebundle.com/store
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 08, 2014, 12:51:35 PM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes now $9.99 at Humble Bundle Store -> https://www.humblebundle.com/store
PE
Just for Gus. Hope he sees this post!
Of course...but...there's always a but eh...FE is my last choice in the current slew of fantasy strategery. AoW III is first, then Endless Legend. Waiting for sales on those if they ever come.
Quote from: Gusington on May 08, 2014, 01:24:50 PM
Of course...but...there's always a but eh...FE is my last choice in the current slew of fantasy strategery. AoW III is first, then Endless Legend. Waiting for sales on those if they ever come.
Dude, have you contacted Stardock at all? Because, you know, FREE...
I know, I know...real life has delayed that operation.
Topico 4 Collectors Bundle $5.99
http://store.indiegala.com/index.php/tropico-4-collector-s-bundle.html
EU IV $7.99
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
Orcs must Die 2 Complete $6.25
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
Metro Last Night Complete $7.99
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
PE
Anno 2070 Complete Is $10 at Humblebundle. Flash sale so get it while you can. (https://www.humblebundle.com/store)
I was going to jump on that deal until i saw it had tages, ubi and steam as DRM, Damn.
Quote from: tgb on May 11, 2014, 04:01:08 PM
Anno 2070 Complete Is $10 at Humblebundle. Flash sale so get it while you can. (https://www.humblebundle.com/store)
Damn missed it
GOG is having their spring insomnia sale so worth checking regularly to see what is currently on sale (up to 85% off).
Humble Bundle is re-offering old bundles, one per day, for the next 14 days. First up is the Deep Silver bundle that includes (among other things) Saints Row 2 and 3, with the SR3 DLC pack and Dead Island GOTY and Riptide available as unlocks if you pay enough.
https://www.humblebundle.com/
Quote from: Shelldrake on May 12, 2014, 08:16:03 AM
GOG is having their spring insomnia sale so worth checking regularly to see what is currently on sale (up to 85% off).
I'm getting a lot of games for $1.99 or less (sometimes a little more) that I'm sure I'll never play. ;D
Quote from: bbmike on May 13, 2014, 03:36:33 PM
Quote from: Shelldrake on May 12, 2014, 08:16:03 AM
GOG is having their spring insomnia sale so worth checking regularly to see what is currently on sale (up to 85% off).
I'm getting a lot of games for $1.99 or less (sometimes a little more) that I'm sure I'll never play. ;D
Yeah. Thus far I only picked up
Democracy 3 for six bucks and then made myself close the page before I started buying more. C:-)
From now until the 20th, Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is $7.50 on Steam. I do believe that's the price point to get me moving.
Prison Architect Alpha is $9.89 for the next ~6 hours or so...HumbleBundle Store Flash sale
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
Quote from: tgb on May 14, 2014, 12:09:50 PM
From now until the 20th, Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is $7.50 on Steam. I do believe that's the price point to get me moving.
Thanks for the heads-up tgb....I've been waiting for this one to go on sale for a while now. Got it yesterday...!
The Steam version of Graviteam Tactics doesn't have the DLCs though, does it?? Nor the latest update(s)??
You're welcome, Rayfer. As to DLC's, no, one on Steam, but I'm not going to worry about that until I learn how to play the base game. Don't know the status of the latest update.
Quote from: Nefaro on May 15, 2014, 08:29:05 AM
The Steam version of Graviteam Tactics doesn't have the DLCs though, does it?? Nor the latest update(s)??
Got it yesterday, it is updated to version 4.15. I'm not sure if that is the latest or not.
Quote from: Rayfer on May 15, 2014, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on May 15, 2014, 08:29:05 AM
The Steam version of Graviteam Tactics doesn't have the DLCs though, does it?? Nor the latest update(s)??
Got it yesterday, it is updated to version 4.15. I'm not sure if that is the latest or not.
Current version is 5.81.
Lotsa stuff was added within the last couple, including extra command & control IIRC.
Quote from: Nefaro on May 15, 2014, 01:58:47 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 15, 2014, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on May 15, 2014, 08:29:05 AM
The Steam version of Graviteam Tactics doesn't have the DLCs though, does it?? Nor the latest update(s)??
Got it yesterday, it is updated to version 4.15. I'm not sure if that is the latest or not.
Current version is 5.81.
Lotsa stuff was added within the last couple, including extra command & control IIRC.
I can only hope that update comes to Steam some time soon.
.
Quote from: eyebiter on May 15, 2014, 03:51:23 PM
Arma: Cold War Assault is free on Steam during the sale this weekend.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/65790/
When you attempt to install, it should be added to your Steam library automatically.
This was previously published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint back in 2001.
Confirmed, this does indeed automatically install...fo' free!
Thanks, eyebiter. No idea if I'll actually play it, but free is free! :))
Quote from: eyebiter on May 15, 2014, 03:51:23 PM
Arma: Cold War Assault is free on Steam during the sale this weekend.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/65790/
When you attempt to install, it should be added to your Steam library automatically.
This was previously published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint back in 2001.
Sweet. Thanks for the heads up!
HURRY HURRY HURRY!! GOG.com is offering Democracy 3 (http://www.gog.com/game/democracy_3) for $6.24 U.S. Only 160 are left, so hurry!!
Sold out!
Quote from: Greybriar on May 15, 2014, 09:03:53 PM
HURRY HURRY HURRY!! GOG.com is offering Democracy 3 (http://www.gog.com/game/democracy_3) for $6.24 U.S. Only 160 are left, so hurry!!
Crap. That was one I was waiting to come around again. I don't suppose there will be a third pass.
Hopefully GOG.com will put all of the games that were offered during its Spring Insomnia Promo (http://www.gog.com/forum/general/spring_insomnia_promo_tracker/post1) on sale so no one will be left out.
Wasn't that what they did last time?
Quote from: Greybriar on May 15, 2014, 10:05:48 PM
Hopefully GOG.com will put all of the games that were offered during its Spring Insomnia Promo (http://www.gog.com/forum/general/spring_insomnia_promo_tracker/post1) on sale so no one will be left out.
Wasn't that what they did last time?
Yes, I hope so. The way they are doing this sale is, at best, annoying, at worst, frustrating.
If anybody has any interest in Gnomoria its $1.99 @ the humble store
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
Its early access but has alot in the game already. I only have about 5 hours into it as i just bought it a week ago, it's seems to get updated on a regular basis. At this price point i can say there is defiantly enough in the game to jump. I've only made it through 2 seasons as i keep restarting to do something different. The hardest sticking point is getting the jobs and task priority properly assigned per each gnomes strengths and switching the task priority when needed. I've starting just deleting the jobs and making my own 2 or 3 job categories and assigning the tasks to each job and then assigning the gnomes to jobs that fit there strengths. Its seems to be worth taking the time when you start to do this before hitting run, the better you do this the less the gnomes are idle.
If you like management sim type games ...go for it.
GamersGate has reduced prices on Wastelands Interactive games by 80%:
Fall Weiss (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FAW/fall-weiss) $5.00
Strategic War in Europe (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SWIE/strategic-war-in-europe) - $2.99
Storm over the Pacific (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SOTP/storm-over-the-pacific) - $4.00
Air Aces Pacific (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-AAP/air-aces-pacific) - $4.00
World War 2 Time of Wrath (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WW2RTV/world-war-2-time-of-wrath) - $3.99
These collections are also available:
Wastelands Strategic Bundle (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-WLSB/wastelands-strategic-bundle-bundle) - $7.00
Pacific Pack (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-PACIFICP/pacific-pack-bundle) - $7.00
Matrix weekly sale is Napoleon's Campaigns, $9.99 digital...any opinions one way or the other on this?
33% of red dragon
24 hours after i buy it - le sigh
on steam for 44 more hours
GAH
Well I did get 25% off from Green Man so there's that.
goddam vouchers grumble grumble mutley noises
Don't worry there will be another one in 5 minutes.
Quote from: tgb on May 15, 2014, 09:40:07 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 15, 2014, 09:03:53 PM
HURRY HURRY HURRY!! GOG.com is offering Democracy 3 (http://www.gog.com/game/democracy_3) for $6.24 U.S. Only 160 are left, so hurry!!
Crap. That was one I was waiting to come around again. I don't suppose there will be a third pass.
Democracy 3 on sale for $9.74 until 5/21 at 10:00am PT at HumbleBundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/democracy3_storefront
^Less than 5 minutes!
^Like 24 seconds :coolsmiley:
Actually HumbleBundle Store is re-running all their hottest deals from their Spring Sale until Wednesday at 10am PT.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
Quote from: Rayfer on May 19, 2014, 12:39:25 PM
Matrix weekly sale is Napoleon's Campaigns, $9.99 digital...any opinions one way or the other on this?
The least refined AGE game, IMO.
The few scenarios I played in recent years provided at least a couple bugs that I recall. It hasn't had as much attention regarding patches as the others. I don't even think it was released in North America for awhile after it's initial release, so it may have been a low yield affair that was put on the back burner. There have been some updates over the years but they just didn't look to be as thorough as the rest.
If you're into Napoleonics then it's probably worth ten bucks. There's no grand european campaign so you'll only be gaming out small parts.
Quote from: Nefaro on May 19, 2014, 06:21:40 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 19, 2014, 12:39:25 PM
Matrix weekly sale is Napoleon's Campaigns, $9.99 digital...any opinions one way or the other on this?
The least refined AGE game, IMO.
The few scenarios I played in recent years provided at least a couple bugs that I recall. It hasn't had as much attention regarding patches as the others. I don't even think it was released in North America for awhile after it's initial release, so it may have been a low yield affair that was put on the back burner. There have been some updates over the years but they just didn't look to be as thorough as the rest.
If you're into Napoleonics then it's probably worth ten bucks. There's no grand european campaign so you'll only be gaming out small parts.
Thanks....I think I'll wait and look for some reviews and such, I got a week to decide.
X-Rebirth is 50% off on Steam till May 23rd ($25). Might have to jump at that price.
On second thought, I think I'm going to continue to pass on X-Rebirth. Hard to find much positive chatter about it.
Quote from: Toonces on May 20, 2014, 08:57:43 PM
On second thought, I think I'm going to continue to pass on X-Rebirth. Hard to find much positive chatter about it.
You've bought much shittier games...trust me.
Quote from: Greybriar on May 15, 2014, 10:05:48 PM
Hopefully GOG.com will put all of the games that were offered during its Spring Insomnia Promo (http://www.gog.com/forum/general/spring_insomnia_promo_tracker/post1) on sale so no one will be left out.
Wasn't that what they did last time?
Gog does not seem to be doing this. The Spring Insomnia Promo was the most annoying sales promotion that I have ever seen in the gaming world.
Quote from: airboy on May 23, 2014, 09:28:29 AM
Gog does not seem to be doing this. The Spring Insomnia Promo was the most annoying sales promotion that I have ever seen in the gaming world.
Seconded. I gave up after waiting around for one or two sales. I'd rather see all of them at once. I get why they'd do it the way they did, but it was highly annoying.
Edit: Democracy 3 is $12.49 on Steam.
I see Amazon has Jagged Alliance: Back in Action on sale in two forms:
Boxed copy for $7.12 (but not from Amazon directly): http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JQFU74/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2CN1URH4P01KB
PC Download for $10: http://smile.amazon.com/Jagged-Alliance-Back-Action-Download/dp/B006X5ASAS/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1400883161&sr=1-2&keywords=jagged+alliance+back+in+action
I always wanted to try this series, so it looks like the perfect time. Now I just need to decide: box or download?
Stardock is offering 66% off on many of its products as part of a Memorial Day sale.
Coupon code is FALLENHEROES
Not sure if anyone has used this site before, but found it recently and is pretty handy when searching for the lowest cost of games....
http://isthereanydeal.com/
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 24, 2014, 08:07:39 AM
Not sure if anyone has used this site before, but found it recently and is pretty handy when searching for the lowest cost of games....
http://isthereanydeal.com/
Nice find GR! Thanks. :)
Thank you very much for the link.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 24, 2014, 08:07:39 AM
Not sure if anyone has used this site before, but found it recently and is pretty handy when searching for the lowest cost of games....
http://isthereanydeal.com/
Wow, handy site! Thanks!
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Forge of Freedom (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1431/Deal.of.the.Week.-.Forge.of.Freedom.goes.half.price) for $19.99.
Quote from: steve58 on May 26, 2014, 08:09:02 AM
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Forge of Freedom (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1431/Deal.of.the.Week.-.Forge.of.Freedom.goes.half.price) for $19.99.
Good game and my favorite American Civil War game until Matrix released Ageod's Civil War II.
GameFly has Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-europa-universalis-iv-conquest-of-paradise/5007323?adtrackingid=cmju029) for $8.99 (Steam code). Use code MAY20OFF to get it for $7.19
Gamestop has Crusader Kings II and most of the DLC (http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-crusader+kings+ii,28zu0) on sale.
Sons of Abraham is $2.49
A compilation pack containing Rome: Total War - Gold Edition and Total War: Rome II is being offered by Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HDPDHAU) for $20.49 U.S.
Amazon is also offering a large number of PC game titles as part of its Digital Games Mayhem sale (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_416960382_1?ie=UTF8&node=8028229011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=1JA5CSE4MQ4VMH7YQWG4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1815207522&pf_rd_i=7266959011).
You can help these forums by using Grogheads' Amazon PC Games Link (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=2237.0) when you make your purchases.
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That's $15 worth of gold play quality right there.
I'd love Dragon Commander...but I have about $2 in the bank right now after kids' tuition...sigh. :)
Dominions 4 is 50% off on Steam.
$17.49
http://store.steampowered.com/app/259060/?snr=1_4_4__106_2
EU IV and some of the DLC are 75% off at Steam until June 2nd: http://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/)
Quote from: WallysWorld on May 29, 2014, 02:29:11 PM
EU IV and some of the DLC are 75% off at Steam until June 2nd: http://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/)
Wow, I wasn't aware that I was missing so many EU4 DLC packs! :o
At $3.74, I'm gonna have to pick up that Conquest of Paradise DLC. Wonder why the Conquistadors and Native Americans (I) unit DLCs aren't included in the sale.
Trying to ignore the EUIV sale.
Quote from: steve58 on May 29, 2014, 03:09:58 PM
At $3.74, I'm gonna have to pick up that Conquest of Paradise DLC. Wonder why the Conquistadors and Native Americans (I) unit DLCs aren't included in the sale.
To me, that's the best one to date. I love the random New World stuff!
Quote from: Gusington on May 29, 2014, 03:47:16 PM
Trying to ignore the EUIV sale.
So am I, but my willpower is weakening...
Who am I kidding, me too :/
Quote from: Gusington on May 29, 2014, 04:34:34 PM
Who am I kidding, me too :/
I thought you were in at the next sale?
If I had it, I'd be all over this sale...you know, raising kids gets big time in the way of gaming acquisitions! 8)
I didn't think the next sale would come so soon. Deal is too good to pass up. What is the must have dlc?
So I love CKII, but then I love that period of history. What would y'all say about EUIV? I am interested in the period as I am interested in all history just not as much as other parts of history. But would my love for CKII be enough to justify getting and indication of enjoying EUIV?
Quote from: TheCommandTent on May 29, 2014, 09:14:07 PM
So I love CKII, but then I love that period of history. What would y'all say about EUIV? I am interested in the period as I am interested in all history just not as much as other parts of history. But would my love for CKII be enough to justify getting and indication of enjoying EUIV?
They play differently, but I enjoy both quite a bit.
At ten dollars, it's a no-brainer IMO. You may also want to get the DLC pack with the extra colonization and randomization of the Americas since it's also on sale.
You'll still have to learn the ins & outs of EU4 but if you figured out CK2 you'll be fine.
i play them the same, you just have to be a bit more abstract in EUIV
in CKII youre obviously steering your character, youve just got to make the leap to steering your nation and feeling the same amount of attachment to the nation as you do your guy in CKII - then it all comes together
Both brilliant
Im still on vanilla for EUIV
Quote from: undercovergeek on May 30, 2014, 03:14:50 AM
i play them the same, you just have to be a bit more abstract in EUIV
in CKII youre obviously steering your character, youve just got to make the leap to steering your nation and feeling the same amount of attachment to the nation as you do your guy in CKII - then it all comes together
Both brilliant
Im still on vanilla for EUIV
That is an interesting distinction you make there. Now that I think of it while I did try to build up my realm in CKII I really only cared about my character and his dynasty not the nation its self. Is it as easy to get attached to your nation in EUIV as it is your character in CKII?
id say its a mental leap you have to make - CKII you have the guys face, his home, you can see his kids and all his characteristics, find him a wife and you can seriously RPG him like you would if it was you, or some crazy bastard you used to know
Its the same for the country, it has its own characteristics - trade items, resources, coastlines with ports and pirates, find it allies, name its rivals and go serious on anyone who steals a territory and also RPG it - this is the leap - like it was your country, how would you want to shape it and what decisions would you make. I pull back from gamey decisions or suicide decisions like attacking france too early or declaring war on X, because if i genuinely feel itll go bad, i wouldnt have done it if i was Grand Emperor Undercovergeek in 1472!
Quote from: undercovergeek on May 30, 2014, 06:00:29 AM
id say its a mental leap you have to make - CKII you have the guys face, his home, you can see his kids and all his characteristics, find him a wife and you can seriously RPG him like you would if it was you, or some crazy bastard you used to know
Its the same for the country, it has its own characteristics - trade items, resources, coastlines with ports and pirates, find it allies, name its rivals and go serious on anyone who steals a territory and also RPG it - this is the leap - like it was your country, how would you want to shape it and what decisions would you make. I pull back from gamey decisions or suicide decisions like attacking france too early or declaring war on X, because if i genuinely feel itll go bad, i wouldnt have done it if i was Grand Emperor Undercovergeek in 1472!
Brilliant...! Never saw it that way but you are right. I think I may go back and dive into both of them again!
Quote from: steve58 on May 29, 2014, 03:09:58 PM
At $3.74, I'm gonna have to pick up that Conquest of Paradise DLC. Wonder why the Conquistadors and Native Americans (I) unit DLCs aren't included in the sale.
:tickedoff: Conquest of Paradise DLC is now $8.99. I knew I shoulda grabbed it yesterday. >:(
I can make a career of the study of EUIV and the proper dlc to get...
Quote from: Gusington on May 30, 2014, 10:17:13 AM
I can make a career of the study of EUIV and the proper dlc to get...
Perhaps it would better to share with us what dlc's not to get and then by default, we get the rest?
Silent Service 1 + 2 is $2.99 on GOG.com:
http://www.gog.com/game/silent_service_12
And just like that, exactly 10 minutes ago, a 20% off voucher just came through from Green Man Gaming, good for the new Wolfenstein game. Brings the price down to 48.00, exactly a penny more than Grim's link from Get Games Go. For loyalty's sake I will spend that penny and stick with Green Man.
Wolfenstein trumps EUIV for me this weekend.
Quote from: Rayfer on May 30, 2014, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: Gusington on May 30, 2014, 10:17:13 AM
I can make a career of the study of EUIV and the proper dlc to get...
Perhaps it would better to share with us what dlc's not to get and then by default, we get the rest?
Conquest of Paradise for EU4 has extra colonial/americas stuff. One of the most interesting facets of the game, exploration and colonization, gets some extra attention in it. I've still not checked out the randomization of the 'new world' but that's exactly what it needed to keep the colonization from becoming so predictable from game to game. ;)
The new Trade one also looks interesting. I like what they've done with the trade system in EU4 (compared to EU3). The land trade routes were still rather uninvolving compared to the sea lanes and this one looks like it may address that along with adding more diplomatic options regarding trade. Will probably be a "must have" too but I may wait and see if it needs some patching before picking it up.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on May 30, 2014, 11:26:48 AM
Silent Service 1 + 2 is $2.99 on GOG.com:
http://www.gog.com/game/silent_service_12
I spent so many untold hours playing Silent Service on the C64 as a kid. It looks so primitive today. Not as bad as F-15SE but yeah. :2funny:
I'd really rather see the first
Silent Hunter hosted on GOG. While I have an old CD for it, the thing is a bit of a pain to get up & running with DOSbox. Would rather pay GOG a few bucks to already have that crap done. O0
Quote from: steve58 on May 30, 2014, 09:37:13 AM
Quote from: steve58 on May 29, 2014, 03:09:58 PM
At $3.74, I'm gonna have to pick up that Conquest of Paradise DLC. Wonder why the Conquistadors and Native Americans (I) unit DLCs aren't included in the sale.
:tickedoff: Conquest of Paradise DLC is now $8.99. I knew I shoulda grabbed it yesterday. >:(
...and now can be had for $3.74 at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Europa-Universalis-IV-Conquest-Paradise/dp/B00HWYCWAS). Grab it while you can...
Quote from: Nefaro on May 30, 2014, 11:52:20 AM
I'd really rather see the first Silent Hunter hosted on GOG. While I have an old CD for it, the thing is a bit of a pain to get up & running with DOSbox. Would rather pay GOG a few bucks to already have that crap done. O0
Exactamundo. I don't like sub sims, but SS and SSII were favorites back in the day. I even enjoyed the hell out of GATO on the Apple IIc.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on May 30, 2014, 12:23:51 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on May 30, 2014, 11:52:20 AM
I'd really rather see the first Silent Hunter hosted on GOG. While I have an old CD for it, the thing is a bit of a pain to get up & running with DOSbox. Would rather pay GOG a few bucks to already have that crap done. O0
Exactamundo. I don't like sub sims, but SS and SSII were favorites back in the day. I even enjoyed the hell out of GATO on the Apple IIc.
In my case, I'd rather just load up
Silent Hunter: Wolves of the Pacific than play the ancient Silent Service games. But the first
Silent Hunter is still a good sim and looks pretty good for a 2D DOS-based game, even today. It really reminded me of the old Silent Service games, but to a more modern standard, so the best of both.
EDIT: Someone on the GOG forum reported that Silent Service 2's digitized speech isn't working - it's just garbled static(?). Sad.. that's part of it's charm. I had the same compatibility issues with Wizardry 7 in DOSbox too but I think someone posted a fix for that one in their forum.
Not lying: I still dream occasionally about running UBoats from SS1 and SS2. Oddly, about half the time I'm running the boats in rivers. ???
Dream graphics are comparable to Silent Hunter, with some upgrades like the sub missions from Medal of Honor for being able to travel around the boat.
I just threw away my old SS2 box and discs etc. yesterday while trying to make room in my storage for other things, figuring it was probably on GoG anyway if I wanted it. IS THIS A SIGN!?
Also currently on sale at GoG, Warlords: Battlecry3 (http://www.gog.com/game/warlords_battlecry_3), arguably the best non-squad-based RTS (i.e. one where your units don't automatically form up into squads). Like most games of its day, a veritable mess to move units around, but wow the depth otherwise...
Matrixgames Deal of the week is
Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific Admiral's Edition for $40 (digital download) / $55 (box+digital download)!
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In this week's Deal of the Week (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/351/details/War.in.the.Pacific.-.Admiral's.Edition) you have an opportunity to get your hands in one of the most succesful monster games we've got in the store, graced by a humongous 196 pages full color manual for the boxed edition.
It may also be the game with one of the biggest maps out there, with half the planet covered and hex the cover 40 miles each, the longest game you've ever played, with 15 campaigns, not to mention the game with the longest title ever. That's Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific Admiral's Edition.
Make sure you get your copy as the Deal of the Week is only valied until June 8th!
Yeah, I saw that. Talk about temptation I do not need!
I glanced at the steam weekly game sale and Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves is $1.50
if you have any interest in tower defense games its a steal at that price.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/
some people had no problem with it,but it was a tough go for me. I think i still have 3 days left. timing is everything in the planning. It really is an interesting take on tower defense and well done.
Quote from: -budd- on June 02, 2014, 06:39:36 PM
I glanced at the steam weekly game sale and Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves is $1.50
if you have any interest in tower defense games its a steal at that price.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/
some people had no problem with it,but it was a tough go for me. I think i still have 3 days left. timing is everything in the planning. It really is an interesting take on tower defense and well done.
Still have a spare key for this if anyone wants it for the even cheaper price of free. :)
Quote from: weateallthepies on June 03, 2014, 06:56:56 AM
Quote from: -budd- on June 02, 2014, 06:39:36 PM
I glanced at the steam weekly game sale and Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves is $1.50
if you have any interest in tower defense games its a steal at that price.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/
some people had no problem with it,but it was a tough go for me. I think i still have 3 days left. timing is everything in the planning. It really is an interesting take on tower defense and well done.
Still have a spare key for this if anyone wants it for the even cheaper price of free. :)
Go on then! I'll take on the werewolves!
PM me. Thanks very much. :)
Quote from: Boggit on June 03, 2014, 08:56:57 AM
Quote from: weateallthepies on June 03, 2014, 06:56:56 AM
Quote from: -budd- on June 02, 2014, 06:39:36 PM
I glanced at the steam weekly game sale and Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves is $1.50
if you have any interest in tower defense games its a steal at that price.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/
some people had no problem with it,but it was a tough go for me. I think i still have 3 days left. timing is everything in the planning. It really is an interesting take on tower defense and well done.
Still have a spare key for this if anyone wants it for the even cheaper price of free. :)
Go on then! I'll take on the werewolves! PM me. Thanks very much. :)
Good luck with the werewolves and for godsakes save as much money as you can early, you'll need it. There are" lets plays" on you tube for each day if you need some guidance.....i know i did....enjoy.
Quote from: Boggit on June 03, 2014, 08:56:57 AM
Quote from: weateallthepies on June 03, 2014, 06:56:56 AM
Quote from: -budd- on June 02, 2014, 06:39:36 PM
I glanced at the steam weekly game sale and Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves is $1.50
if you have any interest in tower defense games its a steal at that price.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/
some people had no problem with it,but it was a tough go for me. I think i still have 3 days left. timing is everything in the planning. It really is an interesting take on tower defense and well done.
Still have a spare key for this if anyone wants it for the even cheaper price of free. :)
Go on then! I'll take on the werewolves! PM me. Thanks very much. :)
OK, been away from computer. Give me a few minutes and it should be in your inbox.
EDIT: Ok sent it, let me know if you got it ok.
Arghhh! Just after I bought EU IV, now CK II and all of the DLC's including the latest ones are 67% off at Steam: http://store.steampowered.com
/app/203770/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/)
Finished buying what DLC's I was missing other than the EU IV converter and Customization DLC.
Ahem...
I SHALL SINNNG.... THE WONDROUS STOR-Y... OF THE WOLVES... AND ALL THE TREEES... HOW THEY LEFFFT.... MY HOME ALL GOR-Y... AND AT NIIIIGGGHTT... THEY'D MURDER MEEEEEEEEEEEEsdfhjksfd {shot by my own brother}
Sang-froid. Let me hear your stories about it, or I shall sing at you a second time.
Meanwhile... weird. According to Steam, I last played CK2 today (I haven't), and have played for 60 minutes already (I haven't), and also my game wasn't installed.
:o :o :o
^Steam digital fart? I get that occasionally. Try restarting it.
Eh, I just installed the game since it was giving me that option. Seems legit.
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 03, 2014, 06:10:23 PM
Meanwhile... weird. According to Steam, I last played CK2 today (I haven't), and have played for 60 minutes already (I haven't), and also my game wasn't installed.
:o :o :o
Not so weird. The NSA is just having a go as Brittany. Move along now. ;D
DCS is having their summer sale. Last from June 5 to the 18th.
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/ (http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/)
Think I'm going to pick up Flaming Cliffs 3.
GamersGate is doing a 75%-off sale for all Civilization V products. I'm kinda tempted.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=civweekend&aff=ggnews
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
GamersGate is doing a 75%-off sale for all Civilization V products. I'm kinda tempted.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=civweekend&aff=ggnews
Do It! 8)
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
GamersGate is doing a 75%-off sale for all Civilization V products. I'm kinda tempted.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=civweekend&aff=ggnews
Some Civ 5 multiplayer would be fun! :)
Quote from: Barthheart on June 05, 2014, 11:45:10 AM
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
GamersGate is doing a 75%-off sale for all Civilization V products. I'm kinda tempted.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=civweekend&aff=ggnews
Do It! 8)
+1 !!
I am seeing some bundles for Europa Universalis III and IV. I am in a bit of a gaming funk right now and am not really playing anything that excites me (I STILL haven't upgraded my home computer with a good graphics card).
Oh, and credit goes to
Steelgrave for noticing that
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is currently 75% off for $9.99 on Steam. 8)
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 05, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on June 05, 2014, 11:45:10 AM
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
GamersGate is doing a 75%-off sale for all Civilization V products. I'm kinda tempted.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=civweekend&aff=ggnews
Do It! 8)
+1 !!
Like I said, I am tempted. The problem is that I don't even time to play the games I already have! Where/how am I going to find time for this one as well??! Gah!
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 05:52:38 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 05, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on June 05, 2014, 11:45:10 AM
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
GamersGate is doing a 75%-off sale for all Civilization V products. I'm kinda tempted.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=civweekend&aff=ggnews
Do It! 8)
+1 !!
Like I said, I am tempted. The problem is that I don't even time to play the games I already have! Where/how am I going to find time for this one as well??! Gah!
Martok, you don't own/play Civ 5!? :o
I can't believe that either!
Nope.
And believe me, I'm well aware of how bizarre it is. I, who am such a self-proclaimed grand-strategy nut, hadn't even played a single minute of the series until I purchased Civ IV, and even that one I've not played nearly as much as I ought (or would like) to have thus far.
But then, I tend to somehow end up bypassing the great/classic games in the strategy genres. You all know how I especially love space-strategy titles, yet the first Master of Orion game I actually played was (unfortunately) MOO3; I didn't actually play MOO2 (which is generally still considered the genre's "gold standard") til almost a good decade after it was released, and I was never enthralled with it the way most folks were. <puzzled shrug> That's just how I roll, I guess.
Freak.
You say that like it's news to me. :P
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 06:39:06 PM
And believe me, I'm well aware of how bizarre it is. I, who am such a self-proclaimed grand-strategy nut, hadn't even played a single minute of the series until I purchased Civ IV, and even that one I've not played nearly as much as I ought (or would like) to have thus far.
Please tell me you've played the Star Trek mod for it at least! :o
Never got around to mods yet, sorry. :-[
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 05:52:38 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 05, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on June 05, 2014, 11:45:10 AM
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
GamersGate is doing a 75%-off sale for all Civilization V products. I'm kinda tempted.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=civweekend&aff=ggnews
Do It! 8)
+1 !!
Like I said, I am tempted. The problem is that I don't even time to play the games I already have! Where/how am I going to find time for this one as well??! Gah!
And when has this attempt at an "excuse" worked for any of use?? :))
That's okay, Martok.
I never played Civ campaigns very long. I find them interesting at first but it gets kinda bland after a bit and I stop playing.
For some reason, I still keep buying all the DLC when they go on a decent sale. But I never get terribly far into any campaign I start. ???
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 05, 2014, 11:01:01 PM
And when has this attempt at an "excuse" worked for any of use?? :))
Well it *does* work for me to an extent. Else I'd have purchased even more games over the last several years than I already have! :P
Quote from: Martok on June 05, 2014, 07:28:57 PM
Never got around to mods yet, sorry. :-[
But...but...it's a Star Trek mod!
Star Trek,
Martok!
In all seriousness it's actually a very good mod. If you ever manage the time I do highly recommend it. It's no BotF (what is?) but it is fun for a while. Now go wash your hands and buy Civ5.
Quote from: Nefaro on June 06, 2014, 01:59:29 AM
That's okay, Martok.
I never played Civ campaigns very long. I find them interesting at first but it gets kinda bland after a bit and I stop playing.
For some reason, I still keep buying all the DLC when they go on a decent sale. But I never get terribly far into any campaign I start. ???
Nefaro, report to the principal's office at once. >:(
I can go one better than that: I've never once played ANY version of Civ (unless MoM itself counts, which technically it doesn't).
I do own the later Civs, however; and most of the DLC for Civ5 (CivV?), so I picked up the spares from GG (after making sure they were Steam keys).
Going back a minute to Wolfenstein's release, isn't it weird that the monotitled recent entry (Wolfenstein) isn't being sold at Steam or GG? The sequel (New Order) is, of course; and the prior game ReturntoWolfie is; and even Wolfenstein3D plus its Spear of Destiny pack (at Steam).
Am I just imagining that game being there before? Did ID Software ask for it to be taken off so as not to confuse people from buying the newest one?? (Or because it sucked??? Although I don't recall people thinking it sucked so much as it being kind of half-assed for the return of the Wolfenstein property. After the "Return of Wolfenstein" I mean. ;) )
GTA IV complete is £4.40 at amazon
how is it i have a knack of buying games just before they go on sale?
Quote from: undercovergeek on June 07, 2014, 09:08:49 AM
GTA IV complete is £4.40 at amazon
how is it i have a knack of buying games just before they go on sale?
It's currently $6.00 US on Amazon's US portal (for a game code).
Lazy Link (http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Complete/dp/B00906A1HM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1402150676&sr=8-2&keywords=GTA+IV)
EDIT: It says 'only available to US customers with a US billing address'
hmmmm sure i saw uk - ill try and find a ink
Quote from: undercovergeek on June 07, 2014, 09:25:24 AM
hmmmm sure i saw uk - ill try and find a ink
Number of places on sale...use www.isthereanydeal.com to find all the sales across the web....pretty handy.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1117.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk592%2FGrimReaper42%2FForum%2FMisc%2Fg4.jpg&hash=64aa0433940c2a968cb2d92070a63f1549bc441e)
all they need now is a 'sales predictor'
Quote from: undercovergeek on June 07, 2014, 09:55:53 AM
all they need now is a 'sales predictor'
That's easy....nowadays, seems like there is a sales somewhere on the web every day....I am having a tough time keeping up with these new releases and sales:)
Ahem. Sang-froid is still on sale for a few more hours at freaking 90% off. i.e., a little more than US$1. Not sure what that comes out to in Canada money, though that would be more appropriate.
I have already sung about this once today in another thread. Don't make me repeat myself.
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 08, 2014, 01:16:06 PM
Ahem. Sang-froid is still on sale for a few more hours at freaking 90% off. i.e., a little more than US$1. Not sure what that comes out to in Canada money, though that would be more appropriate.
Bought it yesterday after trying out the demo. Good atmosphere in the game and for the price right now, it's a great deal.
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Snagged one.
I wonder how it will look over Apple Airtime onto my big TV...
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is:
Carriers at War for $20 (DD) / $30 (Box edition + DD)
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After the last Deal of the Week, we continue the series with another title set during in the Pacific Theatre. For the duration of the week, we are offering you a 50% discount on Carriers at War. Designed by the original Strategic Studies Group, Carriers at War is a wargaming masterpiece that lets you experience the Pacific War unlike any other game!
Carriers at War is a WWII naval combat and strategy game set in the Pacific Theatre. Putting you at the heart of WWII carrier combat, you are in charge of commanding carriers with immense amounts of firepower tasked with delivering a knockout blow to the enemy, while avoiding retribution at the hands of a fanatical foe. Carriers at War focuses heavily on carrier fleet command strategy, which requires the player to use all of their naval prowess to best the enemy. Throughout the wide range of scenarios and campaigns found in Carriers at War, history buffs and strategy fans alike will recognize and enjoy playing through famous engagements including Pearl Harbor, Midway, Coral Sea, Eastern Solomons, and more.
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/337/details/Carriers.at.War
Matrix' CaW is a fun game that mainly suffers from a lack of scenarios as compared to it's ancestor, SSG's penultimate Complete Carriers at War. That earlier DOS version covered the Atlantic, the Pacific, and even the Med. I think that Matrix assumed the gaming community would do most of the scenario building for them but iirc, only a few were ever made after release.
Still, for $20 it's worth considering. Or, if you want more content and can stand the primitive graphics, hunt down a copy of DOS CCaW. Last I knew though, it was hard to find and wasn't cheap.
I enjoyed Matrix' Carriers At War. It definitely could've used more scenarios in the end.. not just multiple variants of a few.
I've been debating loading it up again because not only is the carrier 'hide and seek' enjoyable but you can finish a scenario in an hour or two, with lots of nail-biting the whole time.
Titanfall only $30......
https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/deals/sale/playerappreciation
Quote from: Nefaro on June 09, 2014, 07:37:30 PM
I enjoyed Matrix' Carriers At War. It definitely could've used more scenarios in the end.. not just multiple variants of a few.
I've been debating loading it up again because not only is the carrier 'hide and seek' enjoyable but you can finish a scenario in an hour or two, with lots of nail-biting the whole time.
Wasn't there a CaW game from the early 1990s by SSG? I freaking loved that game and played it to death. I wish I could get this game, but my b-day will be here in a few months, so I might treat myself then. If I remember, lol...
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Quote from: Nefaro on June 09, 2014, 07:37:30 PM
I enjoyed Matrix' Carriers At War. It definitely could've used more scenarios in the end.. not just multiple variants of a few.
I've been debating loading it up again because not only is the carrier 'hide and seek' enjoyable but you can finish a scenario in an hour or two, with lots of nail-biting the whole time.
Wasn't there a CaW game from the early 1990s by SSG? I freaking loved that game and played it to death. I wish I could get this game, but my b-day will be here in a few months, so I might treat myself then. If I remember, lol...
The one on sale at Matrix is the remake of same.
I enjoyed the new one. The interface is generally quite good and intuitive, and it looks good as far as wargames go. As mentioned, it doesn't have as many scenarios as the old ones. Many of them are variants of others.
Thanks, Nefaro. I remember that with the old one, I'd almost always play the Japanese and sometimes would go on rolls where I'd sink every US carrier facing me...good times. Only thing I didn't like was when I did get lucky enough to have huge wins like that, having to sit back and wait months for the Americans to build new super-carriers and rush them off to battle me in the same locales; that didn't make much sense. Sometimes upwards of six months would go by and then boom, another battle in the same location where I just handed the US Navy one of their worst disasters ever. I would think the Japanese would make some advances in that time.
Does this new version do the same thing pretty much?
Hell, even if it does, I'm down to get it within a few months.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 10, 2014, 09:54:44 AM
Thanks, Nefaro. I remember that with the old one, I'd almost always play the Japanese and sometimes would go on rolls where I'd sink every US carrier facing me...good times. Only thing I didn't like was when I did get lucky enough to have huge wins like that, having to sit back and wait months for the Americans to build new super-carriers and rush them off to battle me in the same locales; that didn't make much sense. Sometimes upwards of six months would go by and then boom, another battle in the same location where I just handed the US Navy one of their worst disasters ever. I would think the Japanese would make some advances in that time.
Does this new version do the same thing pretty much?
Hell, even if it does, I'm down to get it within a few months.
No. As far as I recall, there are no strategic considerations to be had. You are placed in command of a handful of task forces or bases for a specific battle (such as the battle of Midway) and go from there. There are numerous options for how quickly you want time to proceed but you'll never have to wait months for something to happen IIRC.
Carriers at War has a set of specific carrier battles from the Pacific in WW2. There is no strategic game that I remember. There is no wait time for ship building in the game that I can recall.
Good to know. Thanks all. Sorry to hijack the sales thread.
Steam has Civ IV and V and all of their DLC's for 75% off: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/civilizationfranchise (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/civilizationfranchise)
Quote from: WallysWorld on June 10, 2014, 04:32:37 PM
Steam has Civ IV and V and all of their DLC's for 75% off: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/civilizationfranchise (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/civilizationfranchise)
Dammit to hell...
GamersGate is throwing a 48-hour summer sale. A lot of good games a good price on that list.
http://www.gamersgate.com/?aff=ggnews
Wargame: Red Dragon is 33% Off on Steam right now.
Steam's selling the whole "Wargame Franchise" pack for $30??? NOOOOOOOO!!!! Must! Resist!
Fortunately I don't think either of my laptops can handle the newer games in that series. Otherwise I'd be buying the bundle tonight.
Quote from: mirth on June 12, 2014, 03:26:11 PM
Fortunately I don't think either of my laptops can handle the newer games in that series. Otherwise I'd be buying the bundle tonight.
I don't have red dragon, but the first 2 play fine on my laptop: second gen core I3 with an integrated intel card and 8 gigs of ram. The integrated card has only 64 dedicated ram and up too 1.8 gigs shared. YMMV
You're not helping, -budd- :P
Quote from: mirth on June 12, 2014, 04:08:40 PM
You're not helping, -budd- :P
I could throw up a game play video from my machine if it would help you decide to jump into this once in a lifetime offer. O0
You are evil ;)
GOG's 2014 DRM-FREE SUMMER SALE has started.
www.gog.com
Looks like they're doing Flash sales now. Age of Wonders III Deluxe Ed. for $30 for 2 more hours....
The GamersGate Summer Sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/) has also started. Prices are in effect 12-19 June 2014.
Thief is ~14.50 on Steam right now.
I think I'm just going to go crawl in a hole til Labor Day...
We'll come in and grab you.
Quote from: Martok on June 13, 2014, 02:00:20 PM
I think I'm just going to go crawl in a hole til Labor Day...
Will that be in time for the steam summer sale?
<whimper>
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Quote from: Martok on June 13, 2014, 02:00:20 PM
I think I'm just going to go crawl in a hole til Labor Day...
Will that be in time for the steam summer sale?
No, rumor is that begins in a matter of days (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-06-11-steam-summer-sale-2014-starts-19th-june). June 19 to be exact!
Oh snap.
I would like to snap my gaming back log in two but there are only so many hours in the day.
LOL.
I just bought the D&D Master Pack for $20. What's crazy is that I have almost all of the games on disk.
Anyway, Neverwinter Nights 1 I could never get to work and all the Baldur's Gate stuff, who knows if that crap will install anymore. So $20 and no worries.
That is a butt-ton of gaming I have now. :o
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Quote from: eyebiter on June 16, 2014, 05:24:39 PM
https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/free-games
Peggle is currently free on Origin
Peggle...Peggle...did he fight in WWII? ::)
You're thinking of Boggle. WW1.
Meanwhile, Just Cause 2 is $3 at Steam for the next 17 hours. Even without the DLC (for a total of about $4.40 including the base game), that is a ridiculously great 3PS, probably the largest game-map in modern games (aside from perhaps the Middle-Earth MMORPG with all its expansions) and crammed full of interesting things to do.
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 17, 2014, 06:08:26 PM
Meanwhile, Just Cause 2 is $3 at Steam for the next 17 hours. Even without the DLC (for a total of about $4.40 including the base game), that is a ridiculously great 3PS, probably the largest game-map in modern games (aside from perhaps the Middle-Earth MMORPG with all its expansions) and crammed full of interesting things to do.
I got some serious gut-wrenching laughs from some of the craziness you can do in Just Cause 2. :2funny:
Quote from: Staggerwing on June 17, 2014, 07:51:08 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 17, 2014, 08:45:20 AM
You're thinking of Boggle. WW1.
You mean Biggles?
(Yes, but "Boggle" fit the joke of being an older game than "Peggle".)
Aliens: Colonial Marines on steam for 75% off...comes to 4.99 USD. I think at this price, its definitely worth it.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 18, 2014, 01:03:35 PM
Aliens: Colonial Marines on steam for 75% off...comes to 4.99 USD. I think at this price, its definitely worth it.
I saw that and was tempted, but I need to stop the madness of buying games that I don't have time to play!
Quote from: mirth on June 18, 2014, 02:07:42 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 18, 2014, 01:03:35 PM
Aliens: Colonial Marines on steam for 75% off...comes to 4.99 USD. I think at this price, its definitely worth it.
I saw that and was tempted, but I need to stop the madness of buying games that I don't have time to play!
He says just before the Steam Summer Sale starts...
Quote from: bbmike on June 18, 2014, 02:12:17 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 18, 2014, 02:07:42 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 18, 2014, 01:03:35 PM
Aliens: Colonial Marines on steam for 75% off...comes to 4.99 USD. I think at this price, its definitely worth it.
I saw that and was tempted, but I need to stop the madness of buying games that I don't have time to play!
He says just before the Steam Summer Sale starts...
Dun Dun Duhhhh!!!
:))
It is official the STEAM Summer sale has begun. I wish you and your wallets well. :)
So a number of DLCs I have on my wishlist are on sale but only 50% off. I know they can go to 75% the problem is, can I wait for that? :)
BE STRONG, BROTHERS.
mafia II so far but i promised myself that before sale
only temptation is far cry 3 - i dont want it, but it calls me
Decent Humble Bundle Weekly sale on
Space Hulk, Unity of Command and Eador: Masters of the Broken World in the $6 tier along with Sang Froid, Stronghold Crusdaer HD and Cubetractor
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
Quote from: undercovergeek on June 19, 2014, 06:04:47 PM
only temptation is far cry 3 - i dont want it, but it calls me
Do it. It was a ton of ridiculous fun to play through. The last major fight might be one of my all time favorite video game moments. Plus at that price ....
lol, are we not linking hands and supporting each other??
SPEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! isnt the advice i was looking for :2funny:
Quote from: undercovergeek on June 19, 2014, 06:11:23 PM
lol, are we not linking hands and supporting each other??
SPEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! isnt the advice i was looking for :2funny:
Come on, what is the worst that can happen .... >:D
Unity of Command is a great game.
Quote from: Gusington on June 20, 2014, 07:38:49 AM
Unity of Command is a great game.
Yeah .... for that price I couldn't help myself.
You won't be sorry.
Quote from: Gusington on June 20, 2014, 12:56:46 PM
You won't be sorry.
Just got a quick chance to play the tutorial and intro scenario and I think I might like this one.
Wait til you dig...deeper.
BTW - Rise of Flight sale...on everything June 19 - 30...
Quote from: Gusington on June 21, 2014, 09:32:55 AM
BTW - Rise of Flight sale...on everything June 19 - 30...
The
Rise of Flight sale specifics..
QuoteOn the eve of the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI we are launching a big sale to help those who look for a worthy history lesson. Everything is on sale for HALF PRICE! You'll find Aircraft, Weapon Mods, Field Mods, St. Mihiel Campaign, Personal Pilot Packs and even the Channel Map are all on sale for approx. 50% off their original price. The sale runs June 19th through June 30th.
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Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 05, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
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GamersGate is doing a 75%-off sale for all Civilization V products. I'm kinda tempted.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=civweekend&aff=ggnews
Do It! 8)
+1 !!
Like I said, I am tempted. The problem is that I don't even time to play the games I already have! Where/how am I going to find time for this one as well??! Gah!
Martok, you don't own/play Civ 5!? :o
Quote from: MartokNope.
Martok, because I still can't believe you don't have Civ5 and because I just noticed I have a free copy in my Steam inventory, I will gift it to you if you want it. 8)
As it happens, I picked up Civ V Complete during a Steam sale a couple weeks ago; I just haven't played it much yet. Thanks, though! :)
Quote from: Martok on June 22, 2014, 12:50:39 PM
As it happens, I picked up Civ V Complete during a Steam sale a couple weeks ago; I just haven't played it much yet. Thanks, though! :)
Thank goodness! :))
Okay, I'll put it up for grabs in the Game Donation thread.
Matrixgames Deal(s) of the Week:
Battle Academy $19.99 and
Pandora: First Contact $26.99.
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As some of you will be aware, the Steam Summer Sale is well underway. During this time, a vast amount of games on this popular distribution platform, get discounted, bringing forth the biggest digital sale of the year. This year, some of our own games are also available on sale there!
For the duration of the Steam Sale, you will be able to grab Battle Academy for the reduced price of $19.99 and our Christmas 2013 hit Pandora: First Contact for just $26.99.
Don't forget that is you buy (one of) the games from our stores, you will also be able to redeem your free Steam key!
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1455/Deal.of.the.Week.-.Battle.Academy.and.Pandora
Just a head's up. I just got done trading some chats with Doug0628 (not sure his GH handle) on Steam and he reports Fallout 3 Collectors Edition does NOT work on Win7. I also have F3:CE but not on Steam and it didn't work for me either.
So, if you see it on Steam during the sale, be advised that for many it doesn't work on Win7. There are work arounds, but I haven't been able to get it to work consistently and I don't believe Bethesda plans to patch-fix it.
All Graviteam Tactics titles and DLC are 75% off at Gamersgate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?state=available&filter=publisher:3561&prio=topsellers (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?state=available&filter=publisher:3561&prio=topsellers)
Doug0628 is our very own Breezy, AFAIK.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on June 24, 2014, 08:03:33 AM
All Graviteam Tactics titles and DLC are 75% off at Gamersgate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?state=available&filter=publisher:3561&prio=topsellers (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?state=available&filter=publisher:3561&prio=topsellers)
Also... these support the latest patches for the game, unlike the Steam one AFAIK.
For $2.99 Aftershock Bundle (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/aftershock-bundle/) at Bundlestars includes:
UFO: Aftershock
UFO: Aftermath
Wizardry 6 & 7
Wizardry 8
System Shock 2
Harvester
Ascension to the Throne
...all Steam keys.
Dishonored for 4.99 at Steam...incredible price for an incredible game.
Did you play all the DLC stuff as well? I enjoyed the game and the 1st DLC (it was included when I bought the game) and always meant to pick up the DLC but never did get around to it.
Yes, I played all the DLC except the Dunwall City Trials. Got stuck at a level in the Brigmore Witches DLC and have to go back to it. But otherwise awesome game.
I've almost pulled the trigger on Dishonored. It looks a lot like Bioshock...
Edit: Screw it, purchased. Just the base game, though. If I like it I'll get the DLCs.
Shadow Warrior on GoG for $7.99. Its a pretty fun game.
I have the Might & Magic (1-5) pack and F-117 Stealth Fighter in my cart at GOG right now...debating still. Just got Dishonored, not sure I need more now.
Dishonored will suck you in.
Dammit guys!
Dishonored looks quite cool - bought >:(
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 27, 2014, 07:10:52 AM
I have the Might & Magic (1-5) pack and F-117 Stealth Fighter in my cart at GOG right now...debating still. Just got Dishonored, not sure I need more now.
I still found Might & Magic 4-5 enjoyable. Rather simplistic in places, by modern standards, but it moves along pretty quickly as a result. I also do some Wizardy 7 & 8 on occasion, although I have to run the original DOSbox version of Wiz7 because the later version lags too much on my Windows 7 machine for some reason.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 27, 2014, 07:03:45 AM
Shadow Warrior on GoG for $7.99. Its a pretty fun game.
Crap. I was about to jump on this when I realized I had confused it with Shadow Watch. :-[
Quote from: Nefaro on June 27, 2014, 08:25:53 AM
I still found Might & Magic 4-5 enjoyable. Rather simplistic in places, by modern standards, but it moves along pretty quickly as a result. I also do some Wizardy 7 & 8 on occasion, although I have to run the original DOSbox version of Wiz7 because the later version lags too much on my Windows 7 machine for some reason.
I grabbed Wizardry 7 and 8 on Steam during a sale at some point last year. I remember Crusaders of the Dark Savant back in the day and it drew me in. I haven't really taken it for a spin. I did try Ultima IV on my GOG account...forgot I had it, and holy crap did it take me back. Back to when you really had to do your reading to get into a game like that since it is so limited in information sharing, compared to the titles of today.
Curious to hear what you think of Dishonored JD.
I liked the gameplay in Dishonored, but something about a lot of the mission designs felt... janky. Not sure why, couldn't put my finger on it. Wasn't overly keen about most of the story either. (The basic idea, yes; the execution and development, no.) Eventually gave up maybe around 3/4 through it.
I think the game is justly praised for what it is; I'm pretty sure my rejection was only subjective taste.
Quote from: Gusington on June 27, 2014, 01:02:32 PM
Curious to hear what you think of Dishonored JD.
the UI will be wrong :P
I liked Dishonored very much but it was not my favorite game of its type...that would be Thief.
There were things in Dishonored that I wished I could change...like the timeline a bit (more 1890s than 1940s) and I always thought the characters should have had British accents, etc.
But there were some things I absolutely loved...the level design, the music.
Altogether that added up to a great game in my eyes.
another opportunity to get that werewolf game Sang Froid .... $1.49 at GOG for the next 45 minutes...drm free
Ahem...
You PEOPLE {beat beat} just-like-to TAUNT-ME {beat beat beat},
to-see-if-I-will-sing-for-no-good-reason-every-time-the-game-is
MENTIONED {beat beat} to-be-on SALE {beat beat !!!BEAST!!!}
{runs for firelight} {shot by werewolf ghosts}
Sang-froid. There's no singing in the game. But there probably should be.
Singing makes everything better.
Anyone play Call of Duty: Ghosts? 50% off in a current flash sale at Steam. The trailers look amazing and I've been wanting to pick it up for a while, but not for 60.00. 30.00 seems more reasonable. Gold Edition too.
Anyone?
Quote from: Gusington on June 28, 2014, 08:35:20 AM
Singing makes everything better.
Anyone play Call of Duty: Ghosts? 50% off in a current flash sale at Steam. The trailers look amazing and I've been wanting to pick it up for a while, but not for 60.00. 30.00 seems more reasonable. Gold Edition too.
Anyone?
I think even Jarhead said it was worse than pants :2funny:
Ghosts? Really? Ok then...out!
I thought that Ghosts was the best COD in the series. I really liked multiplayer and the options it featured. Yes the single player story may be a bit weak compared to the other games but I was entertained.
My opinion though is coming from a casual FPS player whereas JH has real world experience to judge Ghosts by. ;)
Quote from: Gusington on June 28, 2014, 09:01:43 AM
Ghosts? Really? Ok then...out!
I'd check - don't take my word for it...I have an incredibly bad memory - but I'm pretty sure it wasn't even good, nevermind great
Gah now I'm torn...I am not going to play MP. Is it worth 30.00 for the SP?
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Quote from: Gusington on June 28, 2014, 09:29:25 AM
Gah now I'm torn...I am not going to play MP. Is it worth 30.00 for the SP?
You need to speak to JH - I'm sure he had some rather strong opinions about it
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Lot of gaming for $3. Notice System Shock 2 was patched for native 1920x1080 support, no need for a mod now.
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wonder if they included any of the graphic mods for the game? wouldn't you have to use different textures for that much wider of a resolution? I have the GOG version and i always have to mod it up.
new wolfenstein is 50% off
for the next hour GOG has the new shadow warrior for $7.99
Gamersgate has FIFA 14 on sale for 19.98 for another 2 days or so. Yes, it uses Origins... :(
Grim Dawn for 17.49 on Steam...has some very positive reviews there. Can anyone comment?
Quote from: Gusington on June 29, 2014, 01:46:01 PM
Grim Dawn for 17.49 on Steam...has some very positive reviews there. Can anyone comment?
It's from (and similar to) the people who did
Titan Quest.
I've held off purchasing it because
1) It's incomplete Early Access right now and
2) Even the full release is supposed to only be approximately 20 hours of playthrough. In other words, they're gonna DLC the hell out of it for content. So I'm in 'Wait and See', especially since the new
Divinity is going full-release tomorrow.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed
Titan Quest quite a bit and this different setting will be fun. I can just afford to wait for the right moment, when I'm ready to play it, as opposed to purchasing now and waiting months before doing so. When I'm ready, perhaps some extra content DLC and the most needed patches will have been done.
Good points. Will wait and see myself. Thanks Nef.
Matrix deal of the week, Scourge of War: Gettysburg 150th Edition...$50...lot of gaming.
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3647583
GamersGate is currently doing a Wizards of the Coast special for various D&D-related titles:
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=wizmidweek&aff=ggnews
Quote from: Martok on June 30, 2014, 12:49:58 PM
GamersGate is currently doing a Wizards of the Coast special for various D&D-related titles:
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=wizmidweek&aff=ggnews
If there's anyone left who doesn't own the
Baldur's Gate &
Icewind Dale series as well as
The Temple of Elemental Evil and
Planescape: Torment, I heartily recommend picking up all of them in the
Dungeons & Dragons Anthology: The Master Collection (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-DBAMC/dungeons-and-dragons-anthology-the-master-collection) from GamersGate for a paltry $4.99 U.S.
Quote from: Gusington on June 29, 2014, 01:46:01 PM
Grim Dawn for 17.49 on Steam...has some very positive reviews there. Can anyone comment?
I got it during the summer sale for 7.99. Looks good to me.
Quote from: W8taminute on June 28, 2014, 09:06:58 AM
My opinion though is coming from a casual FPS player whereas JH has real world and Aliens: Colonial Marines experience to judge Ghosts by. ;)
Other important data now included. :)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on June 30, 2014, 10:06:20 AM
Matrix deal of the week, Scourge of War: Gettysburg 150th Edition...$50...lot of gaming.
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3647583
Wow! They've been going all-in recently on their sales, haven't they?
What we always told them would work must be working, huh. :D
I haven't bought a single thing in their sales - mainly because I've "kind of" moved away from their games - seeming to be Panzer General clones with "other bits", but effectively very similar gameplay - or too expensive for not a lot (CMANO was my worst purchase by far I think), WiF broken and full price - or just not interested.
Anything I was interested in, I have.
True, everything they've had on sale so far I either already had or didn't want. (Or was a special situation like DW:U's release.)
I'll be gettin this, though, if it looks substantially less expensive to pick this up instead of the expansions piecemeal: I already have ScOWar.
Scourge of War is awesome. I already own everything, but if I didn't I'd be all over that deal.
Quote from: Toonces on July 01, 2014, 09:47:41 PM
Scourge of War is awesome. I already own everything, but if I didn't I'd be all over that deal.
Indeed. And same here.
I don't see how any Civil War strategy game at the battle level will ever compare to SOW's gameplay anytime in the foreseeable future. It's why I didn't even bother picking up the new one from that TW modder; if I plan on playing an ACW strategy game on that level, it will absolutely be SOW every time.
I'm also looking forward to their upcoming Napoleonic version(s). 8)
Quote from: Nefaro on July 01, 2014, 09:51:38 PM
Quote from: Toonces on July 01, 2014, 09:47:41 PM
Scourge of War is awesome. I already own everything, but if I didn't I'd be all over that deal.
Indeed. And same here.
I don't see how any Civil War strategy game at the battle level will ever compare to SOW's gameplay anytime in the foreseeable future.
I'm also looking forward to their upcoming Napoleonic version(s). 8)
Hard part is we are still a year away from the napoleonic version, they better be doing early access:)
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 01, 2014, 12:20:19 PM
True, everything they've had on sale so far I either already had or didn't want. (Or was a special situation like DW:U's release.)
I'll be gettin this, though, if it looks substantially less expensive to pick this up instead of the expansions piecemeal: I already have ScOWar.
Okay I checked tonight. The discounted download version of the full collection == the same cost as the two larger expansions (Antietam and Chancellorsville) put together. So already owning the first game I'd be in effect buying the two large expansions and getting the two smaller ones ($10 each) for free. Oy. That's still over 28.5% off though, right? :-\
Maybe I should just wait until I get around to playing the 1st game (and its, um, prequels at Manasass, both of which I own but only the first of which I've ever somewhat played).
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 03, 2014, 07:38:25 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 01, 2014, 12:20:19 PM
True, everything they've had on sale so far I either already had or didn't want. (Or was a special situation like DW:U's release.)
I'll be gettin this, though, if it looks substantially less expensive to pick this up instead of the expansions piecemeal: I already have ScOWar.
Okay I checked tonight. The discounted download version of the full collection == the same cost as the two larger expansions (Antietam and Chancellorsville) put together. So already owning the first game I'd be in effect buying the two large expansions and getting the two smaller ones ($10 each) for free. Oy. That's still over 28.5% off though, right? :-\
Maybe I should just wait until I get around to playing the 1st game (and its, um, prequels at Manasass, both of which I own but only the first of which I've ever somewhat played).
Manassas was also a good game but I say don't bother with it anymore now that we have the SOW series... unless you've played the hell out of the latter.
The interface isn't as useful in
Manassas, for one. You must do some fidgety modding to get it to run widescreen and move the clock & compass x,y location away from the middle & further out to the corner of the screen. Then there is the slow torturous camera movement speed that started driving me nuts after going back from SOW. Oversaturated colors in the graphics.
That all sounds terrible, but it's still a fun game underneath. I just think the UI in SOW was a big leap ahead and it can be frustrating going backward. I'd like to see a Manassas expansion for SOW instead.
FS Pilot Shop http://www.fspilotshop.com/specials.php?page=2&osCsid=hiecjrm7o7i1spgih8ft5o5236 (http://www.fspilotshop.com/specials.php?page=2&osCsid=hiecjrm7o7i1spgih8ft5o5236)
and
PC Aviator http://www.pcaviator.com/store/home.php?cat=821 (http://www.pcaviator.com/store/home.php?cat=821)
Are both having a sale. I am unfortunately feeding my new habit, I've only bought the Lionheart Quest Kodiak...but the Razbam Metroliner looks so nice....
Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-europa-universalis-iv-conquest-of-paradise/5007323?adtrackingid=cmju029) for $3.75 at GameFly.
p.s. Try using promo code JUL20OFFGet to get an additional 20% off. Didn't try since I already have CoP.
Quote from: steve58 on July 07, 2014, 12:29:12 PM
Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise (http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-europa-universalis-iv-conquest-of-paradise/5007323?adtrackingid=cmju029) for $3.75 at GameFly.
p.s. Try using promo code JUL20OFFGet to get an additional 20% off. Didn't try since I already have CoP.
Doesn't appear to work...believe there is a minimal value to use the coupon...says it does not meet it....I guess would have only saved an extra .80 cents or so:)
Since you have it, worth picking up?
I actually picked it up the last time it was on sale and have yet to fire up EUIV since to try it out. Too many games :-[
Matrix's sale this week is Ageod's Civil War II at 25% off: http://www.ageod.com/products/500/details/CivilWarII (http://www.ageod.com/products/500/details/CivilWarII)
here's a paradox bundle from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008G0ZVLE/ref=dvg_deals_DOTWHPSLIDER1_title?pf_rd_p=1842002462&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=979455011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Q34JATEQ8746EJ6NCBG
I'm interested in crusader kings 2 but might just wait for the complete version.
A new Humble Bundle is up, the
2K Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/) for the Price of your Choice (you get to name your price). Minimum price is $1 for Steam keys.
Minimum price of $1 includes:
- BioShock
- The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
- The Darkness II
If you beat the average price (currently ~$6), you will also receive the above plus:
- BioShock 2
- Mafia 2
- Spec Ops: The Line
- just added {red}XCOM Complete Pack (the original X-COM: UFO Defense (also known as UFO: Enemy Unknown) and the sequel Terror from the Deep alongside their successors, Apocalypse, Interceptor and Enforcer.){red}
Pay $20 or more to unlock:
- XCOM Enemy Unknown
- Bioshock Infinite
Sniper Elite 3 for 35.00 with 30% off voucher at Green Man...attempting to resist that one...
Quote from: Gusington on July 09, 2014, 05:30:44 PM
Sniper Elite 3 for 35.00 with 30% off voucher at Green Man...attempting to resist that one...
I am really enjoying the game....the fact it gives you multiple ways to approach the targets makes it very fun and adds to the replayability in my mind....it likely will get cheaper at some point, but I have gotten my money's worth already...love this series.
SHUT UP
Quote from: Gusington on July 09, 2014, 07:32:53 PM
SHUT UP
Just say'in:) But in all seriousness, if your not sold on the game, it seems this franchise quickly goes into bargain bin quickly for some reason so you can likely pick it up cheaper somewhere down the road.
It would be my first foray into these games. Plus my back log is...girthy. I can't justify the purchase when I have Wolfenstein waiting in the wings.
Quote from: Gusington on July 09, 2014, 07:43:11 PM
It would be my first foray into these games. Plus my back log is...girthy. I can't justify the purchase when I have Wolfenstein waiting in the wings.
Understandable...if you haven't played Sniper Elite V2, you might want to start with that anyway, for a cheaper price to see if you like...heck, it was totally free a few weeks back:)
Isn't V2 from almost 10 years ago? The setting for this new game is what's drawing me. I have a strong interest in North Africa, my Gramps served there, etc.
Quote from: Gusington on July 09, 2014, 07:47:54 PM
Isn't V2 from almost 10 years ago? The setting for this new game is what's drawing me. I have a strong interest in North Africa, my Gramps served there, etc.
No, Sniper Elite V2 came out April 30, 2012......you might be thinking the very first version.....version 2 is very similar to v3 in play mechanics, but a bunch of new things added to refine it like bigger maps, little more stealthy, multiple approaches to targets, etc.
But if you like Africa, v3 is the way to go...
^Ah ok I'm thinking of the first game then...
GamersGate is doing a 75% off sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/total-war?aff=ggnews) for various Total War games/DLC. In addition, they also have discounts (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=SpaceBattleWeekend&aff=ggnews) for various space games, including Endless Space, Horizon, AI War, and the X series.
Lots of indie RPG goodness in the GOG weekend sale. The Dragonfall expansion for Shadowrun Returns is only $6 so I know what I will be doing this weekend!
So OOTP15 is now 50% off
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 11, 2014, 07:36:46 AM
So OOTP15 is now 50% off
Good price for it....I'll likely start my league soon, they also just released a major update and sound like the developer will largely be moving on to ootp 16 development so stable enough for me.
I can't remember - can you import your current season from a previous version? I'd hate to start over (again!)
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 11, 2014, 07:51:28 AM
I can't remember - can you import your current season from a previous version? I'd hate to start over (again!)
Absolutely...off the main menu, there is an import OOTP14 league file option...
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 11, 2014, 07:51:28 AM
I can't remember - can you import your current season from a previous version? I'd hate to start over (again!)
It's been that way every year, lately. I think it is still the same.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 11, 2014, 07:36:46 AM
So OOTP15 is now 50% off
..until the 16th.
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-of-the-park-baseball/
Quote from: Shelldrake on July 11, 2014, 05:27:23 AM
Lots of indie RPG goodness in the GOG weekend sale. The Dragonfall expansion for Shadowrun Returns is only $6 so I know what I will be doing this weekend!
The Geneforge/Avernum collections are a great deal. I find them a little difficult but they remind me of old school D&D. Lots of good story in them.
Quote from: Martok on July 10, 2014, 12:07:44 PM
GamersGate is doing a 75% off sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/total-war?aff=ggnews) for various Total War games/DLC. In addition, they also have discounts (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=SpaceBattleWeekend&aff=ggnews) for various space games, including Endless Space, Horizon, AI War, and the X series.
I picked up Horizon during the Steam Summer sale but haven't tried it yet.
Quote from: Nefaro on July 11, 2014, 08:04:42 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 11, 2014, 07:36:46 AM
So OOTP15 is now 50% off
..until the 16th.
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-of-the-park-baseball/
Damn was about to buy divinity original sin....dont know what to do now :(
Quote from: FlickJax on July 11, 2014, 09:04:01 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on July 11, 2014, 08:04:42 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 11, 2014, 07:36:46 AM
So OOTP15 is now 50% off
..until the 16th.
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-of-the-park-baseball/
Damn was about to buy divinity original sin....dont know what to do now :(
Simple....buy both....why choose:)
But in all seriousness, if you can only buy one, I would recommend OOTP since sale is limited....plus, Divinity is releasing almost a patch a day and not on sale, you can always pick that up later when patches slow down and you have the money....maybe even by then it will be on sale...don't get me wrong though, I would buy both if possible:)
OOTP15 is very tempting since it runs natively on Linux and I know it isn't on sale often.
I'm a bit daunted though. I know very little about baseball and I'm worried about the learning curve. What do y'all reckon?
Quote from: Huw the Poo on July 11, 2014, 12:59:33 PM
OOTP15 is very tempting since it runs natively on Linux and I know it isn't on sale often.
I'm a bit daunted though. I know very little about baseball and I'm worried about the learning curve. What do y'all reckon?
If you have the slightest interest in baseball, best game around for it. It might be an opportunity for you to learn baseball as you play the game
Gunship! is on Steam for £5
I'm put off by OOTP 15 because of the lack of proper names and team names
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 11, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
I'm put off by OOTP 15 because of the lack of proper names and team names
You can still get them....you just have to hit the random names option a few times and will get real names. It is there way to get around the license issue.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on July 11, 2014, 01:21:34 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 11, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
I'm put off by OOTP 15 because of the lack of proper names and team names
You can still get them....you just have to hit the random names option a few times and will get real names. It is there way to get around the license issue.
Just confirmed, started a game and I was able to get real team names...
got it....not many options..........WOW never seen so many in a game in my life:) gonna take a while. Tried the random fix and it worked.
Quote from: FlickJax on July 11, 2014, 04:12:29 PM
got it....not many options..........WOW never seen so many in a game in my life:) gonna take a while. Tried the random fix and it worked.
Great...hope you enjoy...for your first play through, might just want to choose a standard league that mirrors MLB with options pre-selected for you....at least until your comfortable.
cheers Grim
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on July 11, 2014, 01:02:27 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on July 11, 2014, 12:59:33 PM
OOTP15 is very tempting since it runs natively on Linux and I know it isn't on sale often.
I'm a bit daunted though. I know very little about baseball and I'm worried about the learning curve. What do y'all reckon?
If you have the slightest interest in baseball, best game around for it. It might be an opportunity for you to learn baseball as you play the game
I certainly learned details about baseball contracts from it when I first started playing. Took a little reading of the in-game manual to stick, though.
EDIT: Also.. it still has the official logo megapacks available directly from the "Add-On Central" link at the bottom of the main menu, doesn't it? First thing to do !
Quote from: Nefaro on July 12, 2014, 12:09:40 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on July 11, 2014, 01:02:27 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on July 11, 2014, 12:59:33 PM
OOTP15 is very tempting since it runs natively on Linux and I know it isn't on sale often.
I'm a bit daunted though. I know very little about baseball and I'm worried about the learning curve. What do y'all reckon?
If you have the slightest interest in baseball, best game around for it. It might be an opportunity for you to learn baseball as you play the game
I certainly learned details about baseball contracts from it when I first started playing. Took a little reading of the in-game manual to stick, though.
EDIT: Also.. it still has the official logo megapacks available directly from the "Add-On Central" link at the bottom of the main menu, doesn't it? First thing to do !
Thanks - just what I was looking for
OOTP has such a dedicated fan base I think you'll always be able to find real team names/logos somewhere. ;)
I still think the interface looks sh!te compared to OOTP14 - but that is aesthetic and will most definitely be open to opinion...mine is - it sux ;D
Has there ever been a game whose interface you've liked, JD? :P
What can I say - I have high aesthetic requirements :2funny:
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Panzer Corps for $9.99.
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3655988&mpage=1&key=�
Quote from: steve58 on July 14, 2014, 08:16:31 AM
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Panzer Corps for $9.99.
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3655988&mpage=1&key=�
Darn not afrika corps, the only one i havent got...
Anyone else pick up Warlock 2 on Steam for 50% off yet?
Quote from: Nefaro on July 14, 2014, 09:12:37 AM
Anyone else pick up Warlock 2 on Steam for 50% off yet?
I was tempted because of the multiplayer aspect (I wish FE Legendary Heroes had mp) but the review I read was not very positive. Can anyone comment?
Quote from: Shelldrake on July 14, 2014, 09:19:12 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on July 14, 2014, 09:12:37 AM
Anyone else pick up Warlock 2 on Steam for 50% off yet?
I was tempted because of the multiplayer aspect (I wish FE Legendary Heroes had mp) but the review I read was not very positive. Can anyone comment?
I have only played SP and the AI was a push over.... to the point it was not fun. I have not played MP, but the game was 'ok' but not a great leap over the previous version in imho. Others can comment on the MP aspect, as a SP game I would pass as the AI is just too weak even on the higher settings.
PE
Quote from: Nefaro on July 14, 2014, 09:12:37 AM
Anyone else pick up Warlock 2 on Steam for 50% off yet?
Me! My curiosity got the better of me. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't have bothered.
Quote from: Greybriar on July 14, 2014, 02:02:09 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on July 14, 2014, 09:12:37 AM
Anyone else pick up Warlock 2 on Steam for 50% off yet?
Me! My curiosity got the better of me. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't have bothered.
I will resist and keep playing FE Legendary Heroes, which I quite like. I found a mod that improves textures so will be trying it out.
Supreme Commander 2020 Gold Edition is $2.49 on Steam this week.
Quote from: Greybriar on July 14, 2014, 02:02:09 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on July 14, 2014, 09:12:37 AM
Anyone else pick up Warlock 2 on Steam for 50% off yet?
Me! My curiosity got the better of me. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't have bothered.
Same. I had hoped there was enough new stuff in it to make it feel newer but it's still the first Warlock with a few interface improvements and a new game mode that I'm not liking as much.
Some good deals on Steam...
Panzer Corps - 50% $9.99
Supreme Ruler 2020 - 75% $2.49
Aggression - 75% $2.49
Horizon 60% $11.99
Breach & Clear 50% $7.49
Quote from: steve58 on July 08, 2014, 03:31:23 PM
A new Humble Bundle is up, the 2K Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/) for the Price of your Choice (you get to name your price). Minimum price is $1 for Steam keys.
Minimum price of $1 includes:
- BioShock
- The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
- The Darkness II
If you beat the average price (currently ~$8), you will also receive the above plus:
- BioShock 2
- Mafia 2
- Spec Ops: The Line
- just added XCOM Complete Pack (the original X-COM: UFO Defense (also known as UFO: Enemy Unknown) and the sequel Terror from the Deep alongside their successors, Apocalypse, Interceptor and Enforcer.)
Pay $20 or more to unlock:
- XCOM Enemy Unknown
- Bioshock Infinite
Humble Weekly Bundle Simulators 2! (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay what you want ($1 minimum) and get:
- Universe Sandbox
- Cook, Serve, Delicious!
- Out of the Park Baseball 14
Pay $6 or more to unlock!
- Turbo Dismount
- Tropico 4: Steam Special Edition
Pay $10 or more to unlock!
- Euro Truck Simulator 2
- Fantasy Paint Jobs Pack Debut!
Think I'll get it just to try out OOTP14 :)
I'm a little surprised I'm the first one to post this up...
Elder Scrolls Online on Steam for 50% off ($30) regular edition, 40% off ($47) for Imperial edition.
I'm sitting on the fence between picking it up, and waiting it out to go free to play.
Remind me again what the diff is between editions? More scenery? Can you upgrade later?
I just may take the plunge now.
EDIT: Looks like the biggest difference is you can be an Imperial. And you get a horse. How long would it take to get a horse in the standard edition?
Wolfenstein: The New Order (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/wolfenstein-new-order/) (Steam key) $30 at Greenmangaming. Use voucher P36EYA-K5JYKT-ABO7X9 to knock it down to $24.
Smugglers V is 3.99 at gog.com. It's normally 9.99 there, and is currently 9.99 on Steam.
The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition is on sale at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Elder-Scrolls-Online-Imperial-Edition/dp/B00I4BGLOG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) for $47.98 and from Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/306130/) for $47.99.
I am tempted to take the plunge just to experience the game.
I guess there is a Steam version of Time of Fury available now. It looks like they built in some improvements and updates to the game. I never really played the game much when it first came out because it quickly became boring but I wonder if this updated version is worth trying?
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-TOF/time-of-fury
Quote from: Greybriar on July 20, 2014, 05:45:38 AM
The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition is on sale at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Elder-Scrolls-Online-Imperial-Edition/dp/B00I4BGLOG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) for $47.98 and from Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/306130/) for $47.99.
I am tempted to take the plunge just to experience the game.
You can buy from GameFly using a 20%off code to get the following:
- Base Game ($28) http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-the-elder-scrolls-online/5007408
- Imperial Version ($38) http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-the-elder-scrolls-online-imperial-edition/5007410
The code is JUL20OFF...submit during checkout.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on July 20, 2014, 12:45:12 PM
You can buy from GameFly using a 20%off code to get the following:
- Base Game ($28) http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-the-elder-scrolls-online/5007408
- Imperial Version ($38) http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-the-elder-scrolls-online-imperial-edition/5007410
The code is JUL20OFF...submit during checkout.
Thanks for the information, Grim.
World War II: Panzer Claws is on sale for just 74 cents at Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/254100/?snr=1_614_615_WeeklongDeals_gridsale (http://store.steampowered.com/app/254100/?snr=1_614_615_WeeklongDeals_gridsale)
I don't have the game so I can't say how it is.
The big red flag saying "Warning! This game uses 3rd party DRM" puts me off a bit.
I wrote a review of Panzer Claws for Wargamer about ten or so years ago. I don't remember it being particularly terrible, but don't remember it being particularly wonderful either.
The Humble Square Enix Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/#game-info-mysterybox_101x145)
Pay what you want (minimum $1) for:
- Thief Gold
- Daikatana
- Mini Ninjas
- Anachronox
- Hitman: Codename 47
- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Pay more than the average of (currently ~$6.25) to unlock:
- Deus Ex: Invisible War
- Deus Ex: The Fall
- Hitman: Absolution
- Nosgoth Veteran Pack
- Battlestations: Midway
- More games coming soon!
Pay $14.99 or more to unlock:
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut
- Just Cause 2
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
- Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
- Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Quote from: steve58 on July 22, 2014, 01:36:01 PM
The Humble Square Enix Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/#game-info-mysterybox_101x145)
Pay what you want (minimum $1) for:
- Thief Gold
- Daikatana
- Mini Ninjas
- Anachronox
- Hitman: Codename 47
- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Pay more than the average of (currently ~$6.25) to unlock:
- Deus Ex: Invisible War
- Deus Ex: The Fall
- Hitman: Absolution
- Nosgoth Veteran Pack
- Battlestations: Midway
- More games coming soon!
Pay $14.99 or more to unlock:
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut
- Just Cause 2
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
- Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
- Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Nice but I already own most of those games, just haven't played them yet! :D
GamersGate has a 24-hour Civilization sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/civilization?aff=ggnews) , today only. In addition, they have a Total War sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/total-war?aff=ggnews) going on all weekend.
Quote from: Martok on July 24, 2014, 03:08:07 PM
GamersGate has a 24-hour Civilization sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/civilization?aff=ggnews) , today only. In addition, they have a Total War sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/total-war?aff=ggnews) going on all weekend.
The
TW Rome 2 DLC are half price on this sale. FYI. YMMV. HDY.
GG has a Cossacks & American Conquest pack...haven't seen this one before... $4.99
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-GSGSTR/all-cossacks-and-american-conquest-pack
Beware it does say "other" for DRM .....no idea which one.
Codemaster bundle ... http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/codemasters-bundle/ ....$4.99
Overlord 1&2
Flashpoint Red river&dragon rising
Maelstrom
Hospital Tycoon
Damnation
All Steam games
Space Pirates And Zombies for $2.49 at GOG until Monday. Demo on Steam. Looks like a lot of gameplay for less than a coffee!
http://www.gog.com/news/release_space_pirates_and_zombies
Quote from: -budd- on July 25, 2014, 11:03:47 AM
GG has a Cossacks & American Conquest pack...haven't seen this one before... $4.99
I saw that go up, too. That's a fairly amazing game engine (especially for when they were released), but I'd put it on the GoG wishlist and wait for them to go on sale over there instead.
Quote from: Shelldrake on July 25, 2014, 11:20:08 AM
Space Pirates And Zombies for $2.49 at GOG until Monday. Demo on Steam. Looks like a lot of gameplay for less than a coffee!
http://www.gog.com/news/release_space_pirates_and_zombies
I had some fun with it, despite not being a big Top-Down Shooter fan. Probably because it has some exploration in it.
The Humble Store is having a Paradox Hits Special (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/paradox). Up to 90% off Paradox titles.
For example, Warlock II (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/warlock2_theexiled_storefront) and Crusader Kings II (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/crusaderkings2_storefront) are featured for $9.99 while Victoria II (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/victoria2_storefront) will only set you back $3.99 USD.
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/app/42890/) is on sale for $2.49 at Steam right now. I bought it because I love 4x space games. I just hope it's good. :P
Quote from: bbmike on July 26, 2014, 08:41:35 AM
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/app/42890/) is on sale for $2.49 at Steam right now. I bought it because I love 4x space games. I just hope it's good. :P
I bought it a couple of months ago in a gamersgate sale. I've not got around to playing it - like soooo many games I have :-[- so let me know what you think of it. :)
Quote from: Boggit on July 26, 2014, 09:00:28 AM
Quote from: bbmike on July 26, 2014, 08:41:35 AM
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/app/42890/) is on sale for $2.49 at Steam right now. I bought it because I love 4x space games. I just hope it's good. :P
I bought it a couple of months ago in a gamersgate sale. I've not got around to playing it - like soooo many games I have :-[- so let me know what you think of it. :)
I really like it. Ship design and battles are fun, research tree is extensive and AI is challenging (at least for me but YMMV). Well worth making time to play!
Quote from: bbmike on July 26, 2014, 08:41:35 AM
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/app/42890/) is on sale for $2.49 at Steam right now. I bought it because I love 4x space games. I just hope it's good. :P
The 4x side isn't very deep. SotS was more focused on fighting the battles. The grand strategy layer just felt like it was there to produce them with minimum fuss.
Maybe more akin to the way early Total War games were, rather than traditional 4X. Light turn-based grand strat producing battles that were more involved and took some time to play out. Although I do think the grand start side did a couple things well that others don't always do: somewhat randomized tech trees every race & playthrough along with each race having different styles of movement.
I still need to check out SotS 2 some more.
SotS is an outstanding series of games. At $2.49, its practically a crime.
the new Thief ..... $10.19 or $11.21 for the master edition @ GMG ....north america/steam
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/thief-master-thief-edition-na/
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/thief-na/
Quote from: bbmike on July 26, 2014, 08:41:35 AM
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/app/42890/) is on sale for $2.49 at Steam right now. I bought it because I love 4x space games. I just hope it's good. :P
I see Sword of the stars complete is $1.99 at the humble store ... Steam ... https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/swordofthestars_complete_storefront
And
SOTS 2 enhanced is $3.99 ... steam ..... https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/swordofthestars2_enhanced_storefront
for limited time.
Also East India Company Collection ... $1.49 ... https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/eastindiacompany_collection_storefront
Quote from: Greybriar on July 26, 2014, 07:14:43 AM
The Humble Store is having a Paradox Hits Special (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/paradox). Up to 90% off Paradox titles.
For example, Warlock II (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/warlock2_theexiled_storefront) and Crusader Kings II (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/crusaderkings2_storefront) are featured for $9.99 while Victoria II (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/victoria2_storefront) will only set you back $3.99 USD.
Hi, any feedback from dealing with Humblebundle? Those look like great deals though, just wondering
Quote from: endfire79 on July 27, 2014, 04:59:13 PM
Hi, any feedback from dealing with Humblebundle? Those look like great deals though, just wondering
Never had to deal with their support but for buying they're no problem at all. Well-established by now and really good reputation in general, deservedly so.
If you've ever wanted to buy an indie game directly from the developer in the last year, chances are it's Humble's widget you've seen.
Great stuff. Those are great deals on EUIV, Victoria 2 & Crusader Kings 2
Yeah, Paradox games always seem to be on sale for some reason. I guess it works for them. I might pick up EUIV myself at some point.
Matrix Games sale of the week this week is all Command Ops titles are 50%!
Might have to finally get a copy of BftB and HttR expansion....... O0
The early access MP game "Verdun" is 66% off: http://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/)
Please someone get Verdun...I have it and have no one to MP with :/
Quote from: Gusington on July 28, 2014, 07:00:31 PM
Please someone get Verdun...I have it and have no one to MP with :/
Looks interesting. Are the servers very active?
Not at all, and my Mom told me not to play with strangers. So get it!
I would but I can't until this weekend.
I'll wait, just let me know if you do.
GamersGate has Stardock titles for up to 75% off for the next 2 days.
I just picked up the Leaders DLC for Fallen Enchantress Legendary Heroes, to add to the Dead World and the Quest DLC that I already have. The game itself is only $14 - highly recommended!
Quote from: Gusington on July 28, 2014, 07:00:31 PM
Please someone get Verdun...I have it and have no one to MP with :/
Are there bots?
Not sure.
Gus generally doesn't like speaking of playing with himself, so he's probably put this game off for a bit.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 30, 2014, 12:47:42 PM
Gus generally doesn't like speaking of playing with himself, so he's probably put this game off for a bit.
Evidently he has something against playing with bots, too. The Luddite!
its a WW1 game - he has tears rolling down his face, give him a chance
When I've logged on, I really only see options for.playing coop with other humans...I don't know if there are bots in the game or if a single player can go out and shoot bots on his own. There was promise of a SP campaign at one point but I think that is far in the future.
There's a big Summer Sale going on at GameStop (http://www.gamestop.com/pcgames). PCs & consoles, retail boxes & downloads, something for everyone.
Quote from: Barthheart on July 28, 2014, 08:47:16 AM
Matrix Games sale of the week this week is all Command Ops titles are 50%!
Might have to finally get a copy of BftB and HttR expansion....... O0
Holy bleep. :o
I'll... I need to check which of those I don't own yet. The Conquest of the Aegean-ish expansion of BftB for sure.
Command OPs
if you get any of the expansions dont forget to download and unzip the data packs for the expansions or it wont work. The data packs make the expansions work with the new build. I picked up the Greece expansion, even at the christmas sale their not cheaper, usually 33% off.
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is
Napoleon in Italy for $ 9.99
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In order to lighten up your Monday, we introduce you the new Deal of the Week. You can save up 66% on Napoleon in Italy for the duration of the week! That is a great deal for all of you who are ready to follow the earliest footsteps of this military genius.
Lead the young Napoleon's French Army on his first campaign against the Austrians and Piedmontese in Northern Italy or try to stop Napoleon's dedicated army and tactical brilliance with the mighty allied army of Austria. Experience a great interface and addicting gameplay based on realistically modelled Napoleonic combat. Napoleon in Italy includes a year-long Full Campaign, 7 short historical campaigns and a guided Tutorial.
The Evochron series is 50% off over at Gamer's Gate for those of you who are biding their time before jumping on Elite: Dangerous ;):
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=EvochronMidweek&aff=ggnews
Amazon is offering a TopWare RPG Collection (http://www.amazon.com/TopWare-Collection-Online-Game-Code/dp/B00LRSM8UY/ref=lp_7266959011_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1407323554&sr=1-1) for $5.99 U.S. It includes Two Worlds Epic Edition, Two Worlds II Velvet GOTY Edition, Enclave, KnightShift, Gorky 17 (a.k.a. Odium), and Septerra Core.
Quote from: Greybriar on August 06, 2014, 06:17:12 AM
Amazon is offering a TopWare RPG Collection (http://www.amazon.com/TopWare-Collection-Online-Game-Code/dp/B00LRSM8UY/ref=lp_7266959011_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1407323554&sr=1-1) for $5.99 U.S. It includes Two Worlds Epic Edition, Two Worlds II Velvet GOTY Edition, Enclave, KnightShift, Gorky 17 (a.k.a. Odium), and Septerra Core.
Thanks for the heads up for this. Turns out I had a little gift card money with Amazon I had forgotten about and was able to pick it up for free.
GOG has EECH and EEAH on sale this weekend. Pick up the mods from simhq and you are ready to rock!
Quote from: Shelldrake on August 08, 2014, 07:19:45 AM
GOG has EECH and EEAH on sale this weekend. Pick up the mods from simhq and you are ready to rock!
EECH is the only one you need. ;)
Hmm...Gamersgate main page says the daily deal is Total War: Rome II for 75% off but when you click on the link it comes up for $59.99 with a host of DLC's listed beneath it at a variety of discounts. Would have been tempting for around $15.00.
Yeah, either GG borked things up and forgot to drop the price on the main game, or that's a hell of a bait-and-switch.
Legends of Eisenwald on sale at Steam for 9.99...this may become a more pricey weekend than I thought.
Quote from: Gusington on August 08, 2014, 05:00:06 PM
Legends of Eisenwald on sale at Steam for 9.99...this may become a more pricey weekend than I thought.
Still basically in alpha state; I disrecommend.
Dawn of War (1) is on sale this weekend at Steam -- that's good!
Only the first game of the first set and its expansion (Winter Assault) is on sale; Dark Crusade and Soulstorm are still full price. That's bad.
But the full collection of all four games is also on sale at 75% off, or just under $10 US -- that's good!
Relic removed or deactivated all direct connection methods of multiplayer, including LAN. That's bad.
Relic has been moving remote multiple player off the dying servers onto new dedicated servers of their own -- that's good!
The new servers are still desynching regularly. That's bad.
Anyone wanting to play multiplayer at all, even in the same room or house, must go offsite through the new mp servers instead of LANning -- thats... crap, that's really bad.
But Sega does seem to be giving Relic permission to try to restart support for the old games this way. So that's good!
The support so far is ineptly half-assed, and breaks what was still working without any problems. That's bad.
The final main update for the truly epic and comprehensive Ultimate Apocalypse mod (http://www.moddb.com/mods/ultimate-apocalypse-mod/downloads) should still release sometime soon -- that's good!
No idea if it works with the Steam version of the game -- that's bad. (For Steam owners.)
At least no one on the Steam comments seems to be complaining that the files have to be lightly hacked to play on Windows 8 anymore -- that's.... good? I guess?
Even so, the frogurt is currently cursed.
Still alpha eh...some around here were enjoying it...can't remember who...either way you just saved me 9.99 that I will put towards Elite.
Saints Row IV is on sale on Steam for 9.99, normally twice the price.
Couldn't resist. Had my eye on this for a while now. Just ended up playing it about five hours straight today, too...it's a helluva lot of fun! Much more than 2 or 3.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 09, 2014, 04:36:04 PM
Saints Row IV is on sale on Steam for 9.99, normally twice the price.
Couldn't resist. Had my eye on this for a while now. Just ended up playing it about five hours straight today, too...it's a helluva lot of fun! Much more than 2 or 3.
For us completionists, there's
Saints Row IV: Game of the Century Edition (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/47804/) and it looks like all of its DLC is included for a total of $19.99 U.S.
Hmmm. Should I or shouldn't I? :-\
DO IT!
'Game of the Century' haha
Yesterday's deal at Steam was Spec Ops: the Line at the completely insane discount of 80% (or $6.)
For no clear reason they're repeating the daily offer today! -- still 80% for the next 24 hours.
Most people here have probably already played it, and it's kind of one of those games which (if you've played it) you know that while it's high quality it also isn't something you're even supposed to play again. So not much use here perhaps, but if anyone hasn't played it yet now's the best time ever so far to experience apocalypse now in the heart of a desert's darkness. Or words to that effect.
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is
Revolution Under Siege! for $9.99
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Today we unveil a new Deal of the Week with Revolution Under Siege! Thanks to our special 50% discount, you will be able to re-fight this intense and pivotal conflict in this historically rich title based on the award-winning AGE game engine for only $ 9.99!
Revolution Under Siege is a simultaneous turn based historical wargame that puts you in charge of one of the factions that fought the Russian Civil War (1917-1923). From a ragtag group of volunteers create the powerful Red Army, using all the weaponry and equipment at your disposal: planes, tanks, armored trains, Cheka troops and the Konarmia (the famous Red Cavalry). Or, on the opposite side, gather all patriots and reform the elite divisions that shall save Holy Mother Russia.
Can you succeed in crushing the Bolshevik hydra? Or will the people's Revolution prevail? Several sides are playable: Trotsky's Red Army, Denikin's white counterrevolutionary forces of Southern Russia, Kolchak's Siberians, Finnish from both sides, or the newly independent Polish troops led by Marshal Piłsudski.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1490/Deal.of.the.Week.-.Revolution.Under.Siege
GamersGate has just launched a sale for Arcen games, including AI War (and its various expansions) plus its newest release, The Last Federation.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=arcenmidweek&aff=ggnews
Hm, I need to look into the new expansion sometime.
Also, yay for RevUnderSiege! -- but I already own it.
Steam has Supreme Ruler 1936 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/244410/) for $13.59 for the next ~46 hours.
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 11, 2014, 01:34:41 PM
Also, yay for RevUnderSiege! -- but I already own it.
Yeah, if I didn't already have RUS, I would definitely get it now. I love the game for its atmosphere alone.
LA LA LA can't hear you
Quote from: Gusington on August 11, 2014, 06:01:31 PM
LA LA LA can't hear you
You know you want it Gus - it is WWI The Afterword.
The way I have been playing WWI lately there is no afterword...*goes to peek at page*
Quote from: Gusington on August 11, 2014, 09:15:51 PM
The way I have been playing WWI lately there is no afterword...*goes to peek at page*
or for £10 more, get your ass in Elite properly
Quote from: Gusington on August 11, 2014, 06:01:31 PM
LA LA LA can't hear you
It has the Russian civil war, armored trains, Western intervention forces, and some pretty kick-ass music. The only way it could have even more of what you want was if it were a brunette with a great rack. :P
Seriously, though, this one's a no-brainer for you,
Gus, especially at $10. GET IT!!!
Quote from: Martok on August 11, 2014, 10:32:36 AM
GamersGate has just launched a sale for Arcen games, including AI War (and its various expansions) plus its newest release, The Last Federation.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=arcenmidweek&aff=ggnews
I have both of these, and they are addictive. 8)
Quote from: Martok on August 12, 2014, 02:48:39 PM
Quote from: Gusington on August 11, 2014, 06:01:31 PM
LA LA LA can't hear you
It has the Russian civil war, armored trains, Western intervention forces, and some pretty kick-ass music. The only way it could have even more of what you want was if it were a brunette with a great rack. :P
Seriously, though, this one's a no-brainer for you, Gus, especially at $10. GET IT!!!
Maaarrttok issss riiight! Yooou muust buuuuy it... (said in a suitably hypnotic way... :o ;))
Meanwhile, Steam has all three Max Payne games for sale in a 85% off bundle this weekend, or $8.25. The games are also listed at 75% separately (and the Season Pass i.e. all DLC for MP3 also 75% off), so you can pick up any spares, but the bundle will cost less than buying them separately even with the DLC included (which personally I wouldn't bother with unless you reaaaaaaly want MP3 multiplayer.)
Damn you people.
Quote from: Gusington on August 12, 2014, 07:27:14 PM
Damn you people.
"Damn your eyes!"
->
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm239%2Ffloyda%2Ftemp%2Ftoolate.jpg&hash=2149254d5e8d35e74da997c097aa5d854daaf0fc)
HAHA
Quote from: Gusington on August 12, 2014, 07:27:14 PM
Damn you people.
MUAHAHAHA--
<breaks down into coughing fit>(Note to self: Must make sure throat is sufficiently whetted before breaking out the maniacal laughter...)
;D
Quote from: steve58 on August 11, 2014, 08:33:47 AM
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Revolution Under Siege! for $9.99
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Today we unveil a new Deal of the Week with Revolution Under Siege! Thanks to our special 50% discount, you will be able to re-fight this intense and pivotal conflict in this historically rich title based on the award-winning AGE game engine for only $ 9.99!
Revolution Under Siege is a simultaneous turn based historical wargame that puts you in charge of one of the factions that fought the Russian Civil War (1917-1923). From a ragtag group of volunteers create the powerful Red Army, using all the weaponry and equipment at your disposal: planes, tanks, armored trains, Cheka troops and the Konarmia (the famous Red Cavalry). Or, on the opposite side, gather all patriots and reform the elite divisions that shall save Holy Mother Russia.
Can you succeed in crushing the Bolshevik hydra? Or will the people's Revolution prevail? Several sides are playable: Trotsky's Red Army, Denikin's white counterrevolutionary forces of Southern Russia, Kolchak's Siberians, Finnish from both sides, or the newly independent Polish troops led by Marshal Piłsudski.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1490/Deal.of.the.Week.-.Revolution.Under.Siege
Strategic Command: Breakthroughs has a better Russian Civil War game IMHO and it comes with lots of other content.
Quote from: airboy on August 13, 2014, 11:56:09 AM
Quote from: steve58 on August 11, 2014, 08:33:47 AM
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Revolution Under Siege! for $9.99
Quote
Today we unveil a new Deal of the Week with Revolution Under Siege! Thanks to our special 50% discount, you will be able to re-fight this intense and pivotal conflict in this historically rich title based on the award-winning AGE game engine for only $ 9.99!
Revolution Under Siege is a simultaneous turn based historical wargame that puts you in charge of one of the factions that fought the Russian Civil War (1917-1923). From a ragtag group of volunteers create the powerful Red Army, using all the weaponry and equipment at your disposal: planes, tanks, armored trains, Cheka troops and the Konarmia (the famous Red Cavalry). Or, on the opposite side, gather all patriots and reform the elite divisions that shall save Holy Mother Russia.
Can you succeed in crushing the Bolshevik hydra? Or will the people's Revolution prevail? Several sides are playable: Trotsky's Red Army, Denikin's white counterrevolutionary forces of Southern Russia, Kolchak's Siberians, Finnish from both sides, or the newly independent Polish troops led by Marshal Piłsudski.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1490/Deal.of.the.Week.-.Revolution.Under.Siege
Strategic Command: Breakthroughs has a better Russian Civil War game IMHO and it comes with lots of other content.
That's debatable.
While I enjoy SCWWI, if I were specifically in the mood for a Russian Civil War grand strategy game my choice would be RUS.
New bundlestars bundle worth a punt as it includes OOTP 14 for £2.19
Total Pro Golf 3 looks fun too, and World Basketball Tycoon supposed to be fun if you want a real old school type sports sim.
Games:
Pool Nation
FX Football
International Snooker
Total Pro Golf 3
World Basketball Tycoon
Franchise Hcokey Manager 2014
Out of the Park Baseball 14
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/eight-ball-bundle/
Hegemony Rome is 66% off until August 18th.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/227060/
Quote from: Nefaro on August 14, 2014, 01:32:43 PM
Hegemony Rome is 66% off until August 18th.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/227060/
Looks interesting. Has anyone played it in its current form? Would you categorize it as Rome 2 lite?
Hegemony Rome is well worth $10. That said, the game has had huge growing pains, which seem to be ongoing -- although Longbow is still coming out with regular patches, so they are definitely still supporting the game.
But for as long as the game has been in gestation, it still doesn't seem as polished as Hegemony Philip of Macedon, the previous installment. Not sure why this project has been apparently so much more challenging for Longbow.
Wouldn't call it Rome 2 'lite' -- it has as much depth as any TW game, imo. What it has over TW games is a seamless interface between strategic map and tactical. You don't have to move pawns on the map, then wait for a battle to load -- it's all real time and for the most part, done very well. Battles are of course simpler / more abstracted than TW, but still a lot of fun.
Pick it up at this price if you are at all intrigued --
It's not much like the TW series. More like an RTS focused on supply routes, mixed into a campaign with proper historical progression.
I liked the original. It portrayed the theme pretty well even though there really isn't a lot of variety regarding units & such. My wish was that the sequel's sandbox "diplomacy" would be expanded from just an ever-increasing bribe mechanic to something resembling diplomacy. Your neighboring AI has only one mode: exterminate the player if he doesn't keep giving that AI faction more & more payoffs over time. They're like Terminators. Once their forces spot you they just keep coming until you, or they, are dead. Or you can't see each other's units/buildings on the map anymore due to fog of war.
I really wished they would have filled that out in this sequel. It looks as if it is still the same. :-\ That said, the original was entertaining enough to warrant a sale purchase. Longbow supported the first one for quite a long time with upgrades and patches so I have no reason to doubt they'll continue the trend.
Gamersgate has a 75% Warhammer sale this weekend, though what they mean is WH40K properties.
Still, a ton of singles and packs if you haven't gotten everything yet. http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=warhammer&aff=ggnews
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 15, 2014, 01:04:12 PM
Gamersgate has a 75% Warhammer sale this weekend, though what they mean is WH40K properties.
Still, a ton of singles and packs if you haven't gotten everything yet. http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=warhammer&aff=ggnews
I might interested in trying the warhammer series by starting with one title, any recommendations? Are they all RTS games, not a big fan of RTS speedy click fest's.
Quote from: -budd- on August 15, 2014, 02:01:24 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 15, 2014, 01:04:12 PM
Gamersgate has a 75% Warhammer sale this weekend, though what they mean is WH40K properties.
Still, a ton of singles and packs if you haven't gotten everything yet. http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=warhammer&aff=ggnews
I might interested in trying the warhammer series by starting with one title, any recommendations? Are they all RTS games, not a big fan of RTS speedy click fest's.
The first series are RTS type games, the second series are more squad-based. Dark Crusade or Dawn of War II each for $5 would in my opinion be good introductions to the series.
Quote from: Shelldrake on August 15, 2014, 02:42:32 PM
Quote from: -budd- on August 15, 2014, 02:01:24 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 15, 2014, 01:04:12 PM
Gamersgate has a 75% Warhammer sale this weekend, though what they mean is WH40K properties.
Still, a ton of singles and packs if you haven't gotten everything yet. http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=warhammer&aff=ggnews
I might interested in trying the warhammer series by starting with one title, any recommendations? Are they all RTS games, not a big fan of RTS speedy click fest's.
The first series are RTS type games, the second series are more squad-based. Dark Crusade or Dawn of War II each for $5 would in my opinion be good introductions to the series.
I would suggest getting
DOW2: Retribution if you're going to get one of the second series. There have been some issues with the switch from GFWL DRM to Steam and there have been problems with people not being able to play the first one or two of the DOW2 series lately. I also ran into that same issue when trying to run the original DOW2 a couple weeks ago, to see if the recent updates had it removed.
Anyway,
DOW2: Retribution is the one that was reportedly working for most everyone. Their patching out of GFWL hasn't been smoothed out yet.
The original DOW series didn't have GFWL so they run just fine. Both series are rather click-festy, but the first is the one with classic base-building RTS stuff. Although I think the original DOW series has a larger variety of unit types and such.
^I took that recommendation a few years ago and was not disappointed.
The Humble Store is having a Total War Weekend sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/totalwar_weekend). Everything from Rome: Total War for $1.99 to Total War: Rome II for $19.99.
thx......picked up medieval 2 and Rome 1 for total $5.50
Quote from: -budd- on August 15, 2014, 07:12:26 PM
thx......picked up medieval 2 and Rome 1 for total $5.50
Lots of good gaming there with many play worthy mods once you get tired of vanilla!
there's lots of good gaming in my backlog ;D...which just got longer.
Quote from: -budd- on August 15, 2014, 02:01:24 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 15, 2014, 01:04:12 PM
Gamersgate has a 75% Warhammer sale this weekend, though what they mean is WH40K properties.
Still, a ton of singles and packs if you haven't gotten everything yet. http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=warhammer&aff=ggnews
I might interested in trying the warhammer series by starting with one title, any recommendations? Are they all RTS games, not a big fan of RTS speedy click fest's.
Much good advice subsequent to your question upthread, although if you care anything about
story then I don't recommend Retribution first as it finishes out the arc started in the first DoW2 game, and actually going back all the way to DoW1.
While the DoW1 is a clicky base-building RTS, its speed is pretty moderate and can be dialed down to taste (if I recall correctly.) Also, along with
Kohan 2 (and Kohan 1 by extrapolation) and the first
Battle for Middle-Earth, it stands at the head of a great RTS renaissance aimed at making RTS gameplay more efficient and less like, say,
Starcraft (to give the most popular ultra-competitive example) or
Warlords: Battlecry 2 and 3 (which I regard as the last and greatest of the first generation of RTS design).
All three game sets (Kohan series, DoW1, BfME1) have great stories, and easy learning curves through extensive tutorial campaigns combined with game design that supplements the player a lot and holds your hand while you're learning. DoW1 could be said to suffer a little in comparison with the other simply because Relic tended to change the gameplay rules a little significantly with each installment! >:D -- but not so much as BfME2 changed them. (BfME2 has a lot of things going for it, but I would never hand it to someone trying to learn RTS or, like me, getting older and less thought-clicky-reflexive. ;) )
For purposes of learning the system I definitely recommend DoW1 over DC or SS, though those are the most refined and extensive versions of course. (Though there is a legitimate debate over the merits of vanilla SS compared to DC since its release was buggy and the two final factions aren't fan favorites. However, the best kitchen-sink mods, first and foremost today the soon-final-edition of the
Ultimate Apocalypse mod, use SS and fix a ton of problems while adding in the final faction which never made it into the DoW1 series, the Tyrannids.)
I mean, if you're already familiar with RTS concepts (which I'm presuming) you'll feel right at home anyway, but it will still teach you the basic particulars of DoW1 from which you can then play the other factions (since the Space Marines involve the template rule set everyone else uses or modifies), and this way it will train you slowly back to feeling confident at running an RTS.
Coldplay's playthrough of DoW1 (and the whole series actually, or that was the plan) gives a good idea of the gameplay from the beginning, although naturally being more experienced at it he can be a bit twitchy slinging the screen around.
Thx for the rundown. I'm still balking at the click fest RTS nature of the genre. I know nothing of warhammer lore, but am quite familar with middle earth lore. I prefer base building in my RTS and adjustable speed and or pause would be a plus. I'll check BFME and the DOW1 on youtube and see if that pushes me over the edge. Thanks for taking the time to pass along the info.
BFME very much simplifies the base-building aspect (as does Kohan by the way); and of course the story is, well, the movie trilogy (moreso than the books, straight up music artstyle voices sfx video etc.) However, the games could be hard to find -- they only exist in physical copies I think -- and worse, the online patching service folded years ago and the first game needs about four patches which aren't easy to find in themselves and aren't clearly labelled as to the order (also some of them come in multiple parts). A fan site might be the best way to get those.
Here's a BFME IGN review:
Incidentally, the game engine is built from the Command and Conquer: Generals engine.
I'm pretttty sure you can pause to give orders and click buttons in any of those games, but it's been a while since I played them.
40K lore is, hm, not Middle-earth obviously. The Space Marines (the popular name for the Legion Astartes) are one of several relatively lawful factions fighting a slowly losing long-term war against universal entropy and dissolution, very grimdark (in fact it may have coined the term: "In the grim darkness of the future there is only war.") Except bright colorful grimdark. :D Like most factions in 40K they don't even trust each other much and trust other races even less. There's a near-dead Emperor helping keep the human galactic Empire together but his strength is slowly fading. New scientific development has largely halted and technology is carefully kept as relics but aren't well-understood. Human settlements are beset by several kinds of hostile alien invasions from within the galaxy, outside the galaxy, and outside the physical universe altogether.
Very much a Dark Ages game with the Roman Empire tottering under barbarian assault as it strives to keep from crumbling. What you're looking at in the first mission is typical of the lore: a planet of colonists is hit by a traveling infestation of half-plant combat primates called orks. The local militia (the Imperial Guard) try their best but they're just mostly regular guys with old-timey laser-rifles in a world of mutants, supermen, demons, and monsters. The Marines drop in to try to put down the ork infestation before it grows so large the world has to be abandoned, but they're almost too late already. There are other plots afoot as things turn out: the elves have arrived for some mysterious purpose and are generally trying to help the Marines without being too obvious about it (mainly because the Imperials hate and distrust the elves and would usually gladly kill them given a chance -- partly because the elves really don't give much of a hoot about humans and really do endanger human life while trying to keep a lid on worse things out there.) And demonic space knights, traitors to the Emperor from around 10Kyears ago, have also arrived on-planet for some purpose that can't be good since they serve dark chaos monsters looking to unmake the natural world into madness and dissolution.
The first expansion, Winter Assault, opens up the Imperial Guard as a playable faction.
The second full game, Dark Crusade, introduces the Tau (basically dwarves if dwarves were elves, and arguably the 'good'est of the lawful factions) and the Necrons (undead robots designed like the Terminators) as playable factions.
The last full game, Soulstorm, introduces the Dark Eldar (dark elves, duh) and the Sisters of Battle (firey space-battle-nuns) as playable factions.
The only missing major faction are the Tyranids -- which are just about straight-out the Xenomorphs from the Alien movies -- but those show up (minus a few factions) in the DoW2 games, and have been successfully modded into DoW1.
Kohan lore is a little like
The Wheel of Time -- the game writers are clearly fans -- mixed with more direct Zoroastrianism. A reborn-hero unaware of his past (rather like Rand al'Thor), starts ignorant and is asked and guided to help free the continent from the evil Kohan who have almost completely taken over; but there are a number of interesting concepts (which mesh well with gameplay like why as the player you can bring your heroes back in a mission after they die -- but they start over again at zero xp.) And the story, in the first game at least, throws some curves I won't spoil. The gameplay is more modern-looking in the 2nd of course (the first one was one of the last sprite-based games instead of 3D models), but I found the story to be much less memorable and romantic: I still remember most of the first game, but could barely describe the second story if someone put a gun to my head!
I can't find any good introduction videos to the Kohan games, unfortunately.
AI War Collection now on GOG for $6.79 limited introductory offer. :)
Quote from: Shelldrake on August 18, 2014, 05:31:48 AM
AI War Collection now on GOG for $6.79 limited introductory offer. :)
That's less than I paid for the base game alone!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on August 18, 2014, 07:58:17 AM
Quote from: Shelldrake on August 18, 2014, 05:31:48 AM
AI War Collection now on GOG for $6.79 limited introductory offer. :)
That's less than I paid for the base game alone!
How do you like the game? I have a lot of 4x space games in my collection but am always tempted by another good one!
Lots of praise in the current thread. (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=10848.0) In short - it's very good. ;)
Also, if you have a lot of 4X space games, the fact that AI War is very different might tempt you. You always play against two AI opponents who are significantly stronger than you are. The catch is that they don't see you as a threat unless you march through every world, conquering/destroying everything in sight. As Nefaro says in that thread, it's essentially a guerilla war in space. :)
summer sale reloaded at GG ..... http://www.gamersgate.com/
Humble Jumbo Bundle 2 (https://www.humblebundle.com/)
Minimum price of $1 includes
- Deadlight
- Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition
- The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Complete Pack
If you beat the average price (currently $5.33), you will also receive the above plus:
- Crusader Kings II w/ 3 DLC Unit Packs (African, Russian and Norse)
- Terraria
- The King of Fighters XIII Steam Edition
- ...more games to be added
Pay $15 or more and also get:
Age of Empires Legacy BundleAll Steam keys.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on August 18, 2014, 10:36:18 AM
Lots of praise in the current thread. (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=10848.0) In short - it's very good. ;)
Also, if you have a lot of 4X space games, the fact that AI War is very different might tempt you. You always play against two AI opponents who are significantly stronger than you are. The catch is that they don't see you as a threat unless you march through every world, conquering/destroying everything in sight. As Nefaro says in that thread, it's essentially a guerilla war in space. :)
+1 to everything Huw says. I recommend it too. As with a lot of Arcen stuff, it's very original gaming.
Quote from: Boggit on August 19, 2014, 04:45:29 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on August 18, 2014, 10:36:18 AM
Lots of praise in the current thread. (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=10848.0) In short - it's very good. ;)
Also, if you have a lot of 4X space games, the fact that AI War is very different might tempt you. You always play against two AI opponents who are significantly stronger than you are. The catch is that they don't see you as a threat unless you march through every world, conquering/destroying everything in sight. As Nefaro says in that thread, it's essentially a guerilla war in space. :)
+1 to everything Huw says. I recommend it too. As with a lot of Arcen stuff, it's very original gaming.
Thanks guys. Pulled the trigger on AI War today. :)
I almost bought AI War too, as it was so inexpensive, but it looked to be way too deep for me, time-wise. I ended up buying a few other things that were on sale. Detective Grimoire is a pretty entertaining point-and-click adventure and it's only $4.89. Also bought Return To Mysterious Island 1 & 2 both for $3.74 total. Finally I bought the Metro Last Light Complete edition for 4.99. Haven't tried the Mysterious Island games nor Metro yet, but did spend a bit with Detective Grimoire and it's entertaining if you're into point-and-clicks.
Just a heads-up, but someone purchased the whole AI War pack while already owning the base game and some of the expansions. So he can gift it on Steam. I can't recall who it was, but you should check the dedicated AI War thread for freebies.
I have extra keys for 5 of the expansions. So if someone has the base game or wants to buy it they can have the keys for the 5 expansions, the only one missing is the one just released[destroyer of worlds]. I posted in the donation thread but so far no one has taken them.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is $4 on Steam until August 25. I might have to pull the trigger at this price. :)
Quote from: Shelldrake on August 22, 2014, 06:31:31 AM
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is $4 on Steam until August 25. I might have to pull the trigger at this price. :)
Isn't it only about 10 hours of gameplay, though?
Granted, $4 for 10 hours of entertainment is a pretty good deal. Guess I'm just greedy.
Quote from: Shelldrake on August 22, 2014, 06:31:31 AM
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is $4 on Steam until August 25. I might have to pull the trigger at this price. :)
XCOM Enemy Within is also part of the sale, $10.
Tempted to pick it up to play the Long War mod.
Quote from: Kushan on August 22, 2014, 08:12:15 AM
Quote from: Shelldrake on August 22, 2014, 06:31:31 AM
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is $4 on Steam until August 25. I might have to pull the trigger at this price. :)
XCOM Enemy Within is also part of the sale, $10.
Tempted to pick it up to play the Long War mod.
Go for it! XCOM is a completely new game with the Enemy Within expansion. I really enjoyed the new maps and aliens, not to mention kitting out my troopers with genetic and mech mods!
Earth Simulations sale
Flight simulator
http://earthsimulations.com/product-tag/airports/ (http://earthsimulations.com/product-tag/airports/)
LOL....the Steam Monday 'weeklong deals' starting today includes games as cheap as 29 to 79 cents. Amazing.
Quote from: Rayfer on August 25, 2014, 12:29:00 PM
LOL....the Steam Monday 'weeklong deals' starting today includes games as cheap as 29 to 79 cents. Amazing.
Just what I need to increase the bloat in my Steam library! ::)
Hard to say no to for $0.49
Storm: Frontline Nation (http://store.steampowered.com/app/98510/)
Quote from: mirth on August 25, 2014, 12:59:21 PM
Hard to say no to for $0.49
Storm: Frontline Nation (http://store.steampowered.com/app/98510/)
Argh! I can't resist a bargain and the near future setting looks interesting.
The reviews aren't terrible either.
Even if all the reviews aren't all that great (http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/storm-frontline-nation/critic-reviews?dist=negative), $0.49 is worth the risk to find out for yourself.
Quote from: mirth on August 25, 2014, 02:04:29 PM
The reviews aren't terrible either.
It's a fun turn-based grand strat if you don't mind some near future extreme alt-history. Also the AI in the tactical battles is crap. It will rush you with it's AA and Artillery along with it's front line units. :buck2: So you may want to auto-resolve.
The devs reportedly disappeared after the first couple patches. Could've been a really good game if it had been patched some more. As it is, I think the TBS grand strat side may be worth checking out although I haven't explored it very much yet.
Quote from: Greybriar on August 25, 2014, 02:27:57 PM
Even if all the reviews aren't all that great (http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/storm-frontline-nation/critic-reviews?dist=negative), $0.49 is worth the risk to find out for yourself.
Yeah. Don't get me wrong, I'm already downloading it.
There are TONS of good prices out there for mediocre-rated games, but at those prices it's hard to deny the urge.
I got Marlow Briggs for 1.24 the other day on Steam...it's a fun little cinematic platformer. Lots of people complain it's like "God of War" but I've never played GoW, so I don't have a frame of reference. Well worth the price and still on sale!
Also looks like a good part of the Commandos series is on sale for 79 cents each. You can also get the Commandos Collection for 2.49 (with Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines, Commandos 2: Men of Courage, Commandos 3: Destination Berlin, Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty).
Edit: $%&%#@@*#!!!
Just bought Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines, Commandos: Beyond Call of Duty, Commandos 2, Commandos 3, Dark Fall 1, Dark Fall 2, and Naval Warfare all for less than $4.50 total.
Won't get to play any of them for a few weeks probably, but dammit, I could not resist.
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/victoria-complete-bundle/?utm_source=Bundle+Stars+Newsletter&utm_campaign=c218bdcbf8-Victoria_Complete_Bundle_strategy_8_26_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-c218bdcbf8-420276177&mc_cid=c218bdcbf8&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
Victoria and Victoria II
Quote from: FlickJax on August 26, 2014, 11:27:51 AM
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/victoria-complete-bundle/?utm_source=Bundle+Stars+Newsletter&utm_campaign=c218bdcbf8-Victoria_Complete_Bundle_strategy_8_26_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-c218bdcbf8-420276177&mc_cid=c218bdcbf8&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
Victoria and Victoria II
Damn you!!!!
Quote from: mirth on August 26, 2014, 11:30:14 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on August 26, 2014, 11:27:51 AM
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/victoria-complete-bundle/?utm_source=Bundle+Stars+Newsletter&utm_campaign=c218bdcbf8-Victoria_Complete_Bundle_strategy_8_26_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-c218bdcbf8-420276177&mc_cid=c218bdcbf8&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
Victoria and Victoria II
Damn you!!!!
I'm glad I already own that compilation pack. ;)
The Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store) has a few deals today:
Gunpoint for $2.49 (<-- Daily Deal)
The Few for $3.99
AI War Collection for $6.79
GoG has Horizon (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/indie/horizon/) for $11.99
MUST...STOP...BUYING...DEALS...
Quote from: steve58 on August 19, 2014, 04:25:05 PM
Humble Jumbo Bundle 2 (https://www.humblebundle.com/)
Minimum price of $1 includes
- Deadlight
- Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition
- The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Complete Pack
If you beat the average price (currently $6.52), you will also receive the above plus:
- Crusader Kings II w/ 3 DLC Unit Packs (African, Russian and Norse)
- Terraria
- The King of Fighters XIII Steam Edition
- ...added Legend of Grimrock
- ...added PixelJunk Eden
- ...added Orcs Must Die! 2 - Complete
Pay $15 or more and also get: Age of Empires Legacy Bundle
All Steam keys.
Well, another good thing about only buying games that support Linux is that I'm now largely immune to these enormo-sales! :)
Having said that...
Noir Syndrome (http://glassknuckle.com/NoirSyndrome/) is currently $5 and supports Windows, Mac and Linux. It's a cute little pixel-art whodunnit which plays out kind of like Cluedo, but actually - if anyone here remembers it - a lot more like the old 16-bit classic Murder (http://www.mobygames.com/game/murder/screenshots). After playing the tutorial and my first case (in which I was whacked by a hitman hired by the murderer (when I'd just successfully identified him!)) I can safely say I will definitely get $5-worth of fun out of this one. Lovely soundtrack too.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on August 26, 2014, 04:38:07 PM
Well, another good thing about only buying games that support Linux is that I'm now largely immune to these enormo-sales! :)
Having said that...
Noir Syndrome (http://glassknuckle.com/NoirSyndrome/) is currently $5 and supports Windows, Mac and Linux. It's a cute little pixel-art whodunnit which plays out kind of like Cluedo, but actually - if anyone here remembers it - a lot more like the old 16-bit classic Murder (http://www.mobygames.com/game/murder/screenshots). After playing the tutorial and my first case (in which I was whacked by a hitman hired by the murderer (when I'd just successfully identified him!)) I can safely say I will definitely get $5-worth of fun out of this one. Lovely soundtrack too.
I know next to nothing about Linux so I'm curious why you only buy games supporting that system? Do you use it exclusively?
Quote from: Rayfer on August 26, 2014, 05:16:57 PM
I know next to nothing about Linux so I'm curious why you only buy games supporting that system? Do you use it exclusively?
I
want to use it exclusively, but because I'm a gamer I currently need to dual boot with Windows. However, the Linux gaming market is exploding right now and I'm finding myself spending less time in Windows and more time in Linux (I only boot Windows to play games anyway).
Eventually a tipping point will come and I can get rid of Windows altogether. In the meantime, in order to keep my purchases low and force me to work on my backlog, I'm only buying games that support Linux. :)
Amazon is having an End of Summer Sale (http://slickdeals.net/?pno=128928&lno=1&sdfib=1&afsrc=1&trd=Amazon+com) through 9/1. Some OK prices...I did see Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India (http://www.amazon.com/Crusader-Kings-Rajas-India-Online/dp/B00J41BCZS/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1409257980&sr=1-1&keywords=crusader+kings+ii+rajas+of+india) for $6.
Gamestop has SimCity (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/simcity/99684?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=lw9MynSeamY-H4QbQ.PypjWFcyKJiVPB0w) (base game) for $6.
Entire Call of Duty franchise on sale at Steam including Ghosts for 29.99.
Quote from: Gusington on August 28, 2014, 09:13:12 PM
Entire Call of Duty franchise on sale at Steam including Ghosts for 29.99.
Not Played a first person game in about 18 months or so.
Well if you're considering picking one up I can't recommend the new Wolfenstein game too highly...awesome game.
^^ Speaking of, whatever happened to the Wolfenstein game that preceded it? The one between Return and New Order? I can't find that thing available for download anywhere OH MY GOD I HAVE BECOME A TOTAL DOWNLOADER.... :'(
Quote from: Gusington on August 29, 2014, 07:01:27 AM
Well if you're considering picking one up I can't recommend the new Wolfenstein game too highly...awesome game.
Cool, my favourite of all the FPS games was Wolfenstein Enemy Territory, the mission based multiplayer was superb. Your team could be about to win and then be pushed right back again.
I have never played a previous game in the series but this one sucked me in completely and even sparked new interest in alternative history, secret weapons and Nazi moon bases :)
Quote from: Gusington on August 29, 2014, 12:01:30 PM
I have never played a previous game in the series but this one sucked me in completely and even sparked new interest in alternative history, secret weapons and Nazi moon bases :)
Sounds like you need to watch Iron Sky! :)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034314/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034314/)
Just watched Iron Sky this past weekend...what fun it was!
Though 'Nazis at the Center of the Earth' is GODAWFUL TERRIBLE.
You can also play Iron Sky -- http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ISI/iron-sky-invasion
Which has gotten some amazingly non-terrible reviews at GG anyway. :o
I watched some Let's Play vids of that Iron Sky game...almost pulled the trigger on it, but I have WAY too much that's more entertaining, at least for the moment.
Don't do it! It's got some nice graphics and some interesting ship designs but those are the only positives. It's a terrible game.
Iron Sky - The Director's Cut is on Netflix! Thanks Shell. I know I will be doing later tonight after chores :)
God Iron Sky is terrible! Are you peeps on the crack? I made it 40 minutes in and had to shut it off.
It is the finest of all cheese-wizzes, an acquired taste.
Or so I'm told. Still, the theme song is kinda creepy-cool.
Yeah, Gus, you cannot...MUST not, take that movie seriously. It's completely tongue-in-cheek sci-fi, done to be bad on purpose.
The first time I tried to watch it, I lasted about 30 minutes before I shut it off. But then I realized I was taking it way too seriously and tried again, and it was highly entertaining.
Quote from: Gusington on August 29, 2014, 08:52:07 PM
God Iron Sky is terrible! Are you peeps on the crack? I made it 40 minutes in and had to shut it off.
Shut up and go watch 13 Assassins.
Ironically that is in my Netflix queue as well. After Iron Sky I tried to watch so German documentary on the Wehrmacht and couldn't do it either. Very unlike me...I usually stick with things to the bitter end. Then I tried The World's End (by the guy who did Shaun of the Dead), which was awesome. But I only got through about half before I passed out. Will watch the rest tonight at some point.
^The World's End...great movie. That's the one about the 5 guys who go on a beer drinking spree through 12 pubs no?
Quote from: W8taminute on August 30, 2014, 09:18:00 AM
^The World's End...great movie. That's the one about the 5 guys who go on a beer drinking spree through 12 pubs no?
Yes, with Simon Pegg (Sean of the Dead, Scotty from new Star Trek) and his buddy Nick Frost.
I got about an hour in before I passed out, going to watch the rest later.
Quote from: Gusington on August 30, 2014, 02:19:24 PM
I got about an hour in before I passed out, going to watch the rest later.
Were you trying to drink beer everytime they did in the movie? :P
Humble Store Space Weekend (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/space_weekend) ends today. Some sweet deals including Endless Space Gold for $8.74, Space Hulk for $7.49, GalCIv II Complete for $4.99, and Starpoint Gemini II (early access) for $9.99
Matrixgames Deal of the Week:
Pride of Nations, for
$9.99Quote
This week we offer you a great deal on Pride of Nations, Ageod's biggest title ever! Pride of Nations allows you to reshape the world as one of the major countries of the 19th Century as you try to become the most prestigious nation. For the entire week, you will be able to grab this huge game for just $9,99!
Pride of Nations is a turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country and guides it through industrialization, military conquest, and colonization.
Click here (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/486/details/Pride.of.Nations) for the official product page.
Indiegamestand.com has Infinite Space III: Sea of Stars (https://indiegamestand.com/deal/) for a minimum donation of $1. (FYI: IS3 is still in early access on Steam)
Pay more than average (currently $1.73) to unlock this game's Bonus Content!
Includes: Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space, Strange Adventures in Infinite Space.
I'm trying to wean myself off Early Access, but deals like this make it tough.
Grab it while it lasts...."Recycle: Garbage Truck Simulator" on sale at Steam for a mere $21.24...15% off. At least watch the 2 trailers!
DCS Sale until Sept 16.
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $5.99 (70% off)
DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $11.99 (60% off)
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $24.99 (50% off)
F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $4.99 (50% off)
A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $4.99 (50% off)
Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $4.99 (50% off)
DCS: F-86F Sabre: $49.99 to $39.99 (20% off)
DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora: $49.99 to $39.99 (20% off)
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Where is the god damn fishbed already?
^^ Crashed on takeoff; got lost; too slow... >:D
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 05, 2014, 07:45:59 AM
^^ Crashed on takeoff; got lost; too slow... >:D
You weren't the co-pilot, were you JP? :P
Clearly not or it wouldn't have crashed! O0
Fishbeds, Fishbeds, rolypoly Fishbeds!
Quote from: steve58 on September 01, 2014, 09:54:00 AM
Matrixgames Deal of the Week: Pride of Nations, for $9.99
Quote
This week we offer you a great deal on Pride of Nations, Ageod's biggest title ever! Pride of Nations allows you to reshape the world as one of the major countries of the 19th Century as you try to become the most prestigious nation. For the entire week, you will be able to grab this huge game for just $9,99!
Pride of Nations is a turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country and guides it through industrialization, military conquest, and colonization.
Click here (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/486/details/Pride.of.Nations) for the official product page.
How does Pride of Nations compare to Hearts of Iron or other Paradox releases? I found the Paradox games to have so much micormanagement that I eventually got bored.
I tried Pride of Nations on Steam some time ago and wasn't that impressed with it. Crusader Kings remains my favorite of all of them, though I try to enjoy HOI every so often.
Quote from: mirth on September 05, 2014, 07:55:54 AM
Fishbeds, Fishbeds, rolypoly Fishbeds!
Ohhhhhh.... Fishbeds will never be seen sipping cappuccino in Italian restaurants with oriental women!!
Quote from: airboy on September 05, 2014, 09:16:43 AM
How does Pride of Nations compare to Hearts of Iron or other Paradox releases? I found the Paradox games to have so much micormanagement that I eventually got bored.
Covers much the same material as Paradox's
Victoria or Vicky 2. I gather the micro is pretty extreme in Pr0n, too (though in a different way), but I haven't played it myself.
Battleplan: American Civil War on Steam sale this week for $4.99. This one got lost when it came out about the same time as the popular Ultimate General: Gettysburg. I'm thinking of giving it a go. Anyone play this yet? Comments? Waste of time?
Until next week World War 1 Centennial Edition is 50% off at GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) and priced at $10 U.S.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1513/Deal.of.the.Week..Germany.at.War
Is it any good?
Quote from: Greybriar on September 08, 2014, 01:12:27 PM
Until next week World War 1 Centennial Edition is 50% off at GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) and priced at $10 U.S.
Did they ever fix the problems?
Quote from: FlickJax on September 08, 2014, 01:15:51 PM
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1513/Deal.of.the.Week..Germany.at.War
Is it any good?
Jim Cobb gives it a positive review here at Grogheads and there is a demo available. I must admit to being tempted so will be giving the demo a try.
http://grogheads.com/?p=2458 (http://grogheads.com/?p=2458)
Quote from: tgb on September 08, 2014, 02:06:22 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on September 08, 2014, 01:12:27 PM
Until next week World War 1 Centennial Edition is 50% off at GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) and priced at $10 U.S.
Did they ever fix the problems?
I don't know. I haven't bought it yet.
Quote from: Greybriar on September 08, 2014, 02:29:11 PM
Quote from: tgb on September 08, 2014, 02:06:22 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on September 08, 2014, 01:12:27 PM
Until next week World War 1 Centennial Edition is 50% off at GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) and priced at $10 U.S.
Did they ever fix the problems?
I don't know. I haven't bought it yet.
Just posted in another thread, hadn't seen this one yet. The gamersgate sale is for a Steam key. I thought Steam stopped selling the game for some legal reason? I wonder if this would be an issue?
Perhaps the rights issue has been resolved and Steam will start selling it again.
Warlock: Master of the Arcane currently going free on the Humble Store, plus a load of stuff on sale:
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
According to information in the other thread about WW1CE:
1.) It launched with some extra bugs, but the devs ironed those out.
2.) It fixes several problems left over from WW1G, including code optimization problems.
3.) Yes, GG Steam keys still work even though Steam itself theoretically isn't selling the game right now until legal issues are dealt with.
What will happen if the legal issues tank? -- will you lose your $10, or get a refund? No idea.
$10 is like a lunch at Subway. I'm seriously thinking of buying a copy just to see if it's really significantly improved (I already have WW1G), and hoping for legal issues to work out so support can continue.
My absolute newbie tutorial AAR covers pretty much all the non-strategic elements of the game (as I was learning how to play it), and can be found here: http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=6547.0
(A few of the quirks may not apply anymore as of WW1CE, which would be nice. :) )
Victoria Complete bundle. £3.59 :o
Bargain available at Bundlestars. Limited time only
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/victoria-complete-bundle/ (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/victoria-complete-bundle/)
Humble Indie Bundle 12 (https://www.humblebundle.com/)
Pay what you want for:
- SteamWorld Dig
- Hammerwatch
- Gunpoint
Pay more than the average (currently $7.75) to unlock:
- Papers, Please
- LUFTRAUSERS
- Gone Home
just added
- The Bridge
- Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
- Race the Sun
Pay $10 or more to unlock:
- Prison Architect (Early Access)
...tempted to do this one just to get Gunpoint. ...not tempted anymore :)
Yeah that's a really good bundle - and it's all on Linux too! I'll be getting it on pay day, mainly for Gunpoint and Prison Architect.
By the way, it's also worth it for Papers, Please - cracking little game.
Bundlestars now have a Hearts of Iron III bundle with the game plus 19 DLCs:
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/hearts-of-iron-iii-complete-bundle
Humble Bundle Weekly – Kalypso 2 * (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay what you want for:
- Airline Tycoon 2
- Disciples III: Gold Edition
- Grand Ages: Rome - Gold Edition
- Imperium Romanum - Gold Edition
Pay more than the average (currently $3.10) to unlock:
- Patrician III
- Patrician IV
- Tank Operations: European Campaign
Pay $9 or more to unlock:
- Omerta: City of Gangsters
- Port Royale 3
* -- all Windows only except Omerta which is also Mac.
...and the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store) has
March of Eagles for
$0.99 for the next ~9 hours.
Quote from: steve58 on September 11, 2014, 02:03:06 PM
...and the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store) has March of Eagles for $0.99 for the next ~9 hours.
Thanks for the heads-up, Steve! O0
The Few is $2 at the Humble store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/thefew_storefront)
Mount & Blade £0.64
Hurry time limited only few hours here: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/mountandblade_storefront (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/mountandblade_storefront)
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stSLDaDQ70E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stSLDaDQ70E)
^bummer, missed the M+B deal :(
Stealth Bastard Deluxe (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/stealthbastarddeluxe_storefront) for $0.99 for the next ~10 hours or so at HB.
Sir you are being hunted....75%off....$4.99 at GOG
http://www.gog.com/game/sir_you_are_being_hunted
Did anyone here get notice of a DCS flash sale yesterday?
Both the Dora and the F-86 were on sale for $14.99.
I am just seeing if anyone did receive notification of it.
Thanks
Some good deals this week on Steam
- Horizon -- $10.19
- Breach and Clear -- $5.99
- Legions of Ashworld -- $7.49
- Supreme Ruler Cold War -- $2.49
- Imperial Glory -- $0.99
...and more here. (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/Weeklong_Deals)
^Picked up Imperial Glory for 99 cents. Too good a price to pass up. It's not a bad game either. Sort of like a simplified Napoleon Total War. Good game to just play casually for 30 to 45 minutes at a time.
Yet another $0.99 deal from Humble Bundle: Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword (https://www.humblebundle.com/store). Good for ~12 hours.
Age of Wonders III and its DCL's are on sale at Steam for 50% off this weekend. Ends the 22nd.
Uh oh...
Quote from: Labbug on September 18, 2014, 12:28:36 PM
Age of Wonders III and its DCL's are on sale at Steam for 50% off this weekend. Ends the 22nd.
I think I will wait for the inevitable gold version that bundles the game plus expansion/DLC. Lord knows I have enough games to play already even though AoW3 is very tempting.
GOG had a bit of a screw-up this morning, and the Age of Wonders DLC first went live for $.09. I managed to grab a copy and I think one other person that I know of did, before they corrected it.
Blast it! I bought The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2 from the 'Talk Like A Pirate' Steam sale. Both were less than $4 and I never played either of them, even back in the day. I have no business getting more games I can't play straight away!
Check out the sale if you're into...uh...sail. ;)
Sid Meier's Pirates! is but one of the titles in there.
Nice find- I thought the sale was a game called "Talk Like a Pirate" so I didn't check.
I picked up Pirates! for $2.50. That is a great filler game when I can't think of something else to play!
Looks like Rome Total War is only $2.49 on Steam right now, and that plus Rome Total War - Alexander is only $3.24.
I need more games like I need less sleep right now, but that is a REALLY hard price to pass up.
Total War - Alexander is the only TW game I have not played...
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 26, 2014, 04:49:42 PM
Looks like Rome Total War is only $2.49 on Steam right now, and that plus Rome Total War - Alexander is only $3.24.
I need more games like I need less sleep right now, but that is a REALLY hard price to pass up.
There are some excellent mods:
Europa Barborium is one
http://www.europabarbarorum.com/ (http://www.europabarbarorum.com/)
Tota war center
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?214-Rome-Total-War-Hosted-Modifications&s=231a04fa5e78b618fcc5527c52184710 (http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?214-Rome-Total-War-Hosted-Modifications&s=231a04fa5e78b618fcc5527c52184710)
Roma Surrectum 11
http://www.moddb.com/mods/roma-surrectum-ii (http://www.moddb.com/mods/roma-surrectum-ii)
etc..
Regards
Always hated the movement speed of the first Rome.. really turned me off..
Thanks for the mod list, Asid. I think I'm gonna pass on it, just because I have too many other shiny things demanding my attention right now.
.
Planetary Annihilation is 50% off on steam bringing the cost down to $14.99.
some bundles up at GMG ... http://www.greenmangaming.com/bundles/
Project Zomboid is 40% off on Steam's Daily Deal.
$8.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/108600/?snr=1_4_4__43
Matrix's sale this week is Espana 1936 at 33% off: http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1530/Deal.of.the.Week.Espana.1936 (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1530/Deal.of.the.Week.Espana.1936)
Hm, wonder if that Espana sale is good at Steam, too...? It's one of the few Matrix titles I want that I don't own yet.
Apparently not? (At work, and thanks to an old browser and new AT&T Universe account, my connections to some things have gotten wonky, including the Steam storefront...)
Prison Architect is $10 until tomorrow on Steam. I've always heard how good it is, so I just grabbed a copy.
Quote from: tgb on October 07, 2014, 12:18:20 PM
Prison Architect is $10 until tomorrow on Steam. I've always heard how good it is, so I just grabbed a copy.
It's
very good in my opinion, and very playable for an alpha too.
Gotta be better than The Escapists. Bought that on sale a month ago and only played it once.
Been wanting Prison Architect...hmmm....
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 07, 2014, 01:00:14 PM
Been wanting Prison Architect...hmmm....
Do it. Dooooo iiiiittttttt! It's ace!
GMG sent out a voucher this morning to existing customers for 25% off their entire catalogue of downloadables, which means I can now pounce on Shadow of Mordor :)
Din's Curse and it's expansion, Demon War are on sale at GOG.
http://www.gog.com/game/dins_curse
http://www.gog.com/game/dins_curse_demon_war
$4.99 and $2.49 respectively.
Anyone here ever play Syberia? Both it and Syberia II are $3.74 on Steam right now.
The Night of the Rabbit is $4.99 on Steam also...it looks different and I like the artwork.
Why not? Because COLLECT ALL THE GAMES!!!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.recaption.com%2Fmemes%2FX-All-The-Y.jpg&hash=dc7d851ca59344bac6c512c8e6fedea1cce4ac9b)
Quote from: Gusington on October 10, 2014, 07:33:32 AM
GMG sent out a voucher this morning to existing customers for 25% off their entire catalogue of downloadables, which means I can now pounce on Shadow of Mordor :)
Strange I still have not received anything....
PE
Maybe they have decided you have too many games already? Did you check your spam folder?
Quote from: Gusington on October 10, 2014, 10:05:12 AM
Maybe they have decided you have too many games already? Did you check your spam folder?
Lol.... tis true! Yea I checked it, nothing from GMG.
PE
That makes sad. Maybe they are given out by region? Pants size? Eye color?
Steel Beasts Pro
Hard frost + CR2
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1288.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb498%2FAsid_1%2FStrategy%2520Sim%2FSteel%2520Beasts%2520Pro%2FSS_15_23_06_zpsd13d6931.jpg&hash=bdd4c1a5754f94bd2fc0f88cfabb93158568572a)
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1288.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb498%2FAsid_1%2FStrategy%2520Sim%2FSteel%2520Beasts%2520Pro%2FSS_15_35_38_zps5c721ce8.jpg&hash=e2b54c139280353a7a1b9ad0760c9f609a70b555)
opps, posted to wrong thread...
Heh...!
My former pupil, now deceased, got me in the habit of saying "opps" instead of "oops"; he played a lot of Counterstrike and EVE Online and some other multiplayer, so when he found an amusing chat meme he used it in real life.
He bought airsoft guns from China, too, so liked to pick up Chinglish and use it; so if you ever see me typing that something "has been occurred" in a humor context, that's why.
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 10, 2014, 04:15:56 PM
He bought airsoft guns from China, too, so liked to pick up Chinglish and use it; so if you ever see me typing that something "has been occurred" in a humor context, that's why.
Like "Hotted Up"?
I see that one fairly regularly.
I understand. Just giving you a hard time, JP. :)
And yeah, Engrish is highly popular over there. They could give two flying fornications about whether it's correct or not.
^^ No problems at all. :)
Okay, this weekend on Steam sales, aside from Blood Bowl Chaos Edition (which is the one to get at this point, if anyone has any interest in tactical turn-based killer rugby with tentacles, midgets and Amazons at all, {coughcoughSIGhack}), I see the PC version of Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, with the extra prologue campaign attached in the Premium edition.
It is of course another variant of the "Journey to the West" story, set in an apocalyptic future this time and starring the Oscar-level mo-cap acting talents of Andy Serkis (aka Gollum and King Kong). Despite the provocative title, it isn't about that kind of bondage. ;) But it has a good story, and a great romantic story, plus a lot of butt-kicking 3PS action and platforming somewhat similar to God of War or the Sands of Time series (or the recent Castlevania reboots).
It was one of the first games I picked up when I finally bought a PS3, and I've never regretted it. The regular edition would save you a couple of dollars, and the prologue story isn't necessary, but if anyone does get the premium edition you should probably play it first as it will add a lot more background depth to why a particular character helps the hero team. (Doing so will spoil a little of the overarching plot-situation, but so will reading much of anything about the game, so meh.)
GOG's current weekend promo is "BIG Games BIG Sale ": For another 34 hours or so, they have a number of newer releases at discounted prices, including Age of Wonders 3 and The Last Federation.
http://www.gog.com/promo/big_games_weekend_promo_101014?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=big_games_weekend_promo
Advanced Tactics Gold is on sale this week for digital release for $20.00.
This is a very good game. Very flexible software model. Great for PBEM.
http://matrixgames.com/news/1533/Deal.of.the.Week:.Advanced.Tactics.Gold.
I have the original Advanced Tactics and I never really got into it that much.
I was hoping AT was a new Operational art of war, but there weren't many scenarios and the game seemed mostly for playing against other people and not the AI.
Has there been that much of a change with the gold version?
I feel kind of sad I didn't pick up Espana 36 from Matrix last week, as I know it deserves the attention.
But there was only one game I was going to spend that money on this week.
AND LO, IT COMES!
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 14, 2014, 01:45:59 PM
AND LO, IT COMES!
- Pornstache, Jeffery. (1977)
Money Shots from the Middle Ages., pp 277.
Quote from: magnus on October 14, 2014, 11:32:21 AM
I have the original Advanced Tactics and I never really got into it that much.
I was hoping AT was a new Operational art of war, but there weren't many scenarios and the game seemed mostly for playing against other people and not the AI.
Has there been that much of a change with the gold version?
I would be curious to hear as well.... any feedback from the Grog community. I have the original and played it quit a bit back in the day.
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on October 14, 2014, 01:59:00 PM
Quote from: magnus on October 14, 2014, 11:32:21 AM
I have the original Advanced Tactics and I never really got into it that much.
I was hoping AT was a new Operational art of war, but there weren't many scenarios and the game seemed mostly for playing against other people and not the AI.
Has there been that much of a change with the gold version?
I would be curious to hear as well.... any feedback from the Grog community. I have the original and played it quit a bit back in the day.
PE
Gold didn't really add anything that would change your original view of the game. It's still mostly a sandbox to build scenarios in to play other people.
That "Tomb Raider" origin game is on deep-discount sale at Steam midweek this week, ranging from $4 to $7.50 depending on how much multiplayer bling you do or don't want with it.
I liked it when I played it... last year? Early this year? Don't exactly recall. It was a grueling experience, and I think my brain may have blocked out a lot of it from trauma -- I recall nicknaming it
I Spit On Your Tomb. As a gritty reboot I think they took it way too far, but I admire their somewhat insane persistence and commitment to doing so.
While waiting for my CK2 DLC to download (which didn't actually take long), I amused myself writing the following review, which I stand by 100%.
QuoteJust like the TV show, this Green Arrow origin story has a weird insistence on refusing to acknowledge "Green" or even "Arrow" in the title -- and takes it farther by not even letting Ollie wear green or even use a hood, though I guess that's to be expected since it all takes place on Flashback Island. Also, Ollie is a non-spoiled non-***hole girl, which is admittedly different, and the purgatory island is WAAAAAY cooler and much more extensive. I felt bad for Ollie, or Laurel or Lara as they call him here, merging his character with not-Black-Canary I guess -- or maybe this is supposed to be Sarah from the show? There's practically no continuity with DC comics in this game, but maybe there were licensing considerations, unlike the TV show which throws in lots of DC material but sometimes shakes up how things fit together. Like how in the show he mostly fights Batman villains (which is understandable as Green Arrow doesn't have many good villains of his own, and they're apparently building a TV justice League again with him in the Batman role, except better than that Smallville show which ran for 10 years and convinced the CW network that people would really like a Green Arrow show as he was one of the better characters on it. I lost my train of thought. Oh, right.) But here, he's a she and she's an archaeologist in training.
Also, SPOILER ALERT, even though Laura is ready to be Green Arrow at the end of the story, she doesn't go full GA on the island but, weridly, finishes off the main villain with two handguns at the last moment. I guess that's to throw players a curve about whether she'll really become Green Arrow or not, but the forthcoming sequel which will only be available for XBOne seems to suggest she'll be back to... Brown Arrowing, I guess? No hood yet, still.
Anyway. It's a great game for what it is, very brutal, makes it easy to see how Laurel could have leveled up to Green Arrow status in only a couple of weeks at most, though of course being a game they fast-forward a lot of that development: she starts out being reasonably good at arrow shooting already, for example, but since she has practically no support helping her that's okay. And I like how the Island is a lot more like the one in Lost.
Oh,and there are tombs occasionally for Laurel to explore, which I guess is where the title comes from, though Ollie was never that interested in raiding tombs. Looks like they're going to stick with that new trait in the sequel: Tomb Raider, Return of Graphite Point or whatever code name they finally give her since it doesn't look like it'll be Green Arrow yet or maybe ever.
If they would just drop the attempts at tying it to the TV show, I think this could be a good separate franchise starter in itself -- and to be fair, maybe that's what theyre doing in the sequel.
8.5/10 even if you're not a Green Arrow fan. Or maybe especially if you're not.
Quote from: magnus on October 14, 2014, 11:32:21 AM
I have the original Advanced Tactics and I never really got into it that much.
I was hoping AT was a new Operational art of war, but there weren't many scenarios and the game seemed mostly for playing against other people and not the AI.
Has there been that much of a change with the gold version?
I play it against the AI. To me, this is a much better version of "Empire." I do not like the sea aspects of this, and alter the terrain mix accordingly. It is a nice, sandbox 4x game against the AI. Against a human opponent it is a lot more challenging.
Is the Tomb Raider reboot any good?
I never played any of the original games; just didn't see the appeal despite bewbage (gasp, I know).
I did watch a bit of a Let's Play video and it did seem pretty interesting and intense.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 16, 2014, 11:50:37 AM
Is the Tomb Raider reboot any good?
I never played any of the original games; just didn't see the appeal despite bewbage (gasp, I know).
I did watch a bit of a Let's Play video and it did seem pretty interesting and intense.
I liked it, and I also wasn't much of a fan of the earlier games.
I liked it, but as the joke review indicates I didn't think it connected sufficiently to Tomb Raider as a property. The modern Playstation trilogy (Legend, Anniversary, Underworld), also made by the same people, definitely works better for that purpose. (Also 80% off until the end of the day, by the way, at Steam, for PC obviously.)
If you want a super-gritty bow-hunting 3PS action adventure platformer set on an island inhabited by wolves and pirates and undead Japanese Atlantean Elder Gods, featuring a well-realized sad-but-tragically-determined Katniss from The Hunger Games, you could spend your $4 on far, far worse, and probably have. >:D
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 16, 2014, 01:28:52 PM
If you want a super-gritty bow-hunting 3PS action adventure platformer set on an island inhabited by wolves and pirates and undead Japanese Atlantean Elder Gods, featuring a well-realized sad-but-tragically-determined Katniss from The Hunger Games, you could spend your $4 on far, far worse, and probably have. >:D
Ain't THAT the honest truth.
I went ahead and splurged...five bucks for the edition that was one step above the base game but one under the GOTY edition - think it's called "Survivor Edition" or something. Too many MP components in the GOTY edition that I could care less about.
Unity of Command is currently available for $4 at Gamersgate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UOC/unity-of-command (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UOC/unity-of-command)
Do folks here recommend it?
For $4? Heck yeah. Good game if you like hex-based wargaming. O0
There is also a bunch of EU4 and CK2 stuff on sale at GG for 75% Off.
And TW Rome 2 DLC for 50% Off.
Next 2 days.
Quote from: Nefaro on October 17, 2014, 06:27:40 AM
There is also a bunch of EU4 and CK2 stuff on sale at GG for 75% Off.
And TW Rome 2 DLC for 50% Off.
Next 2 days.
do you get a steam key? or does it need to match a GG purchase of original game?
Quote from: undercovergeek on October 17, 2014, 06:35:03 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 17, 2014, 06:27:40 AM
There is also a bunch of EU4 and CK2 stuff on sale at GG for 75% Off.
And TW Rome 2 DLC for 50% Off.
Next 2 days.
do you get a steam key? or does it need to match a GG purchase of original game?
Yes, Steam keys. Those games are
only for download on Steam anyway.
I just picked up a couple Rome 2 DLCs I didn't have and stuck them in. Ain't nuthin but a G-spot babee!
Quote from: Shelldrake on October 17, 2014, 06:15:26 AM
Unity of Command is currently available for $4 at Gamersgate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UOC/unity-of-command (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UOC/unity-of-command)
Do folks here recommend it?
I was disappointed after all the hype it got. A very boring game in my opinion. I seem to be in the minority here though.
I liked Unity of Command...deceptively simple and the graphics engine is cool.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on October 17, 2014, 07:13:58 AM
Quote from: Shelldrake on October 17, 2014, 06:15:26 AM
Unity of Command is currently available for $4 at Gamersgate.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UOC/unity-of-command (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UOC/unity-of-command)
Do folks here recommend it?
I was disappointed after all the hype it got. A very boring game in my opinion. I seem to be in the minority here though.
I can understand that. Deceptively simple is also simpler than it might have been -- it's simpler than Panzer General for example, even with the increased focus on supply. There is only a little carry-forward from mission to mission, and most of that little carry-forward tends to be punitive.
And the missions (though this is reasonable considering the scale and the setting) seem to always be giant frontal strings already in place which you have to figure out how to break through in only a few turns. Which, for better or for worse, gives each mission a strong puzzle aspect -- but randomized by the weather, except the random weather tends to be the factor by which a a skilled player will succeed or fail.
In other words, there is usually only one best way to proceed to have a chance for success, given the VERY limited number of turns; and if you get some bad combat rolls you may be hosed, but if you get bad weather at any time YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE HOSED.
Other than that, it's a fun game. :)
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 17, 2014, 09:35:10 AM
And the missions (though this is reasonable considering the scale and the setting) seem to always be giant frontal strings already in place which you have to figure out how to break through in only a few turns. Which, for better or for worse, gives each mission a strong puzzle aspect -- but randomized by the weather, except the random weather tends to be the factor by which a a skilled player will succeed or fail.
In other words, there is usually only one best way to proceed to have a chance for success, given the VERY limited number of turns; and if you get some bad combat rolls you may be hosed, but if you get bad weather at any time YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE HOSED.
Nail on the head, Jason. Very eloquently put as always. It's basically a puzzle game disguised as a strategy game which is why I was so disappointed with it.
Thanks for the info gents. I will stick with the Panzer Corps series as I do not like puzzle-type games.
DCS is having a 2 day flash sale. Most modules are 70% off! The new Mig21 module is only 10% off though...however, F86 is only $14.99!
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 16, 2014, 04:50:17 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 16, 2014, 01:28:52 PM
If you want a super-gritty bow-hunting 3PS action adventure platformer set on an island inhabited by wolves and pirates and undead Japanese Atlantean Elder Gods, featuring a well-realized sad-but-tragically-determined Katniss from The Hunger Games, you could spend your $4 on far, far worse, and probably have. >:D
Ain't THAT the honest truth.
I went ahead and splurged...five bucks for the edition that was one step above the base game but one under the GOTY edition - think it's called "Survivor Edition" or something. Too many MP components in the GOTY edition that I could care less about.
AngryJoe, I noticed, heavily liked it -- though he wasn't a fan of the property to begin with.
He doesn't make the comparison, but watching a lot of the stuff I played through, I thought it might have worked just as well as
Tomb Rambo Begins.
Which is not a bad thing. :))
I mentioned this in the GOG? thread, but thought it would bear mentioning here...
On Steam, there's a 'deal' for Bloodnet, Dragonsphere, Rex Nebular, Darklands, and Sword of the Samurai, for $18.74. And that's listed at 25% off normal price.
On GOG, though, you can get Dragonsphere for free and all the other games for $2.39 each. I used a calculator this time; that comes to $9.56 total on GOG for the exact same games.
So if you're looking at that deal on Steam...don't do it unless you like paying more. :buck2:
GoG however is running a special 60% off sale this weekend on those games. PURELY BY COINCIDENCE NO DOUBT! O:-)
All of Hearts of Iron 3 on sale at Steam this week, for $11.24 total. (75% off)
The GoGification of Steam continues with Descent: Freespace -- the Great War at $3. Freespace (moreso its sequel) is widely regarded as the best of that generation of pure sci-fi combat pilot sims (starting with Descent itself and Wing Commander).
Pride of Nations 60% off. I may get this just to have the proper patching... (sigh). Weirdly, even though it and its expansion scenarios are 60% off, the collected package is still full price. U'geek, SDR, and Tuna (whom we're told never runs an AAR) are running a very nice AAR right now on Grogheads here (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=11177.0). Criminey!
Imperium Romanum Gold Edition I've heard a lot of good things about this game, so I bought it a while back though I haven't played it yet. $2.50
Lords of Football or as I like to call it Soccer Sims. I own it but haven't played it. $7.50
Act of War Bundle
7 epic strategy Steam games and DLC for only £2.19
Here: http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-art-of-war-bundle/ (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-art-of-war-bundle/)
Well worth it O0
American Conquest
American Conquest Fight Back
Cossacks : European War
Cossacks : Campaign Expansion DLC
Cossacks : Back to War
Cossacks : Art of War
Cossacks 2 : Battle for Europe
Cossacks 2 : Napoleonic Wars
Can you play Descent: Freespace without a joystick (just the keyboard)?
I just was over at Matrix to pick up the Brandy Station expansion for Scourge of War. When checking out I saw that I could add any additional expansion for the game and get a 20% off discount. So I managed to pick up Brandy Station and Pipe Creek for ~$17! Now my SoW collection is complete! :smitten:
Just FYI.
OOTP 15 is 50% off on Steam.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 20, 2014, 04:30:48 PM
Can you play Descent: Freespace without a joystick (just the keyboard)?
Good question; no idea. :-[
Quote from: Asid on October 20, 2014, 04:17:31 PM
Act of War Bundle
7 epic strategy Steam games and DLC for only £2.19
Here: http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-art-of-war-bundle/ (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-art-of-war-bundle/)
Well worth it O0
American Conquest
American Conquest Fight Back
Cossacks : European War
Cossacks : Campaign Expansion DLC
Cossacks : Back to War
Cossacks : Art of War
Cossacks 2 : Battle for Europe
Cossacks 2 : Napoleonic Wars
Good grief! I already own at least two versions of that pack, and I'm tempted to buy it again just to have them on Steam.
^ With my Total War library, I do not see any reason to ever install and play a Cossacks game. The series held a lot of promise, but the terrible UI and absolute necessity to micromanage ALL of your troops made the game a disaster to play.
Hegemony: Rome is 75% off on steam...$7.49.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on October 21, 2014, 02:33:29 PM
Hegemony: Rome is 75% off on steam...$7.49.
I picked that up a few months ago and still haven't played it. :uglystupid2:
Perhaps I'll install and check it out. Been hopping between ye olde line formation style games lately. If nothing else, it'll inspire me to fire up an HPS Ancient Warfare series battle.
I've seen some reports that the AI isn't aggressive at all. Which is the complete opposite of Hegemony: Philip Gold where it was purely Terminator cyborgs that would stop at nothing as soon as it saw you. Maybe they'll eventually find the sweet spot in the middle (and improve the diplo options in sandbox?).
Quote from: Nefaro on October 21, 2014, 03:23:52 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on October 21, 2014, 02:33:29 PM
Hegemony: Rome is 75% off on steam...$7.49.
I picked that up a few months ago and still haven't played it. :uglystupid2:
Perhaps I'll install and check it out. Been hopping between ye olde line formation style games lately. If nothing else, it'll inspire me to fire up an HPS Ancient Warfare series battle.
I've seen some reports that the AI isn't aggressive at all. Which is the complete opposite of Hegemony: Philip Gold where it was purely Terminator cyborgs that would stop at nothing as soon as it saw you. Maybe they'll eventually find the sweet spot in the middle (and improve the diplo options in sandbox?).
I'll eventually pick it up, because I love the game play in Hegemony Phillip. Unfortunately this one has just not seemed to be well received and it doesn't appear to address my biggest issue with the previous game - diplomacy.
I just saw that JustFlight is having a 48 hour sale on Air Hauler for $8. Since I checked on it late, it's likely less than 48 hours so if you're thinking of jumping in, don't wait too long.
http://www.justflight.com/
http://www.bundlestars.com/store/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor/?utm_source=Bundle+Stars+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a4256c933b-Middle_Earth_Shadow_of_Mordor_10_21_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-a4256c933b-420276177&mc_cid=a4256c933b&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
If only i wasnt broke after buying new Civ and FM2015
I noticed several titles on sell at The Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store). For example there's Imperial Glory for $0.99. Bridge Constructor and its Medieval sequel are priced at $1.99.
Civ 5 Complete is $17 at Gamersgate midweek; particular elements are discounted accordingly.
I know some Grogs have been playing Majesty 2 and Company of Heroes 2 recently, and both those collections are on sale at GG midweek, too. I'm interested in both games, but I held off buying because of poor initial reports. How are they doing currently?
I'm also curious about Majesty 2.
Pretty good Lord of the Rings bundle at Bundle Stars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/lord-of-the-rings-bundle/).
LEGO The Hobbit
LEGO The Hobbit complete DLC
Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Guardians of Middle Earth
Guardians of Middle Earth: Smaug's Treasure
LEGO Lord of the Rings
I think Guardians of Middle Earth is a MOBA.
All Windows only unfortunately.
Xenonauts
30% Off at GOG!
http://www.gog.com/game/xenonauts
$17.49
^ Every one of your posts, I'm reading in HIS voice. I can't imagine him getting excited about Xenonauts, but there you go.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on October 23, 2014, 03:19:58 PM
Pretty good Lord of the Rings bundle at Bundle Stars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/lord-of-the-rings-bundle/).
LEGO The Hobbit
LEGO The Hobbit complete DLC
Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Guardians of Middle Earth
Guardians of Middle Earth: Smaug's Treasure
LEGO Lord of the Rings
I think Guardians of Middle Earth is a MOBA.
All Windows only unfortunately.
Tricksie Hobbitses! Takes all mys monies!
Total War: Rome II Emperor Edition for $19.98 at Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/totalwar_rome2_storefront) for next ~18 hours.
Civilization Beyond Earth (http://www.greenmangaming.com/vip/) for $37.49 at Greenmangaming (must be logged in to your GMG acct to see the VIP deals).
Not a sale, unless you count "free" a sale, and it does require you to have already bought an expensive game AND the relevant not-inexpensive expansion pack.
But until the end of the month, Matrix is giving away copies of the original Highway to the Reich to any customers who have registered their copy of the HTTR expansion for Command Ops: Battles From The Bulge.
^Is that supposed to be a poke in the eye of Panther Games?
Doesn't seem likely; may be more of a thanks for all the years.
If they really wanted to poke Panther in the eye, they'd give out Conquest of the Aegean free to everyone who has already bought the first half of that material in the relevant ComOps pack (since Panther is getting ready to release the 2nd half soon once the shift has been made).
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 26, 2014, 11:17:25 AM
Not a sale, unless you count "free" a sale, and it does require you to have already bought an expensive game AND the relevant not-inexpensive expansion pack.
But until the end of the month, Matrix is giving away copies of the original Highway to the Reich to any customers who have registered their copy of the HTTR expansion for Command Ops: Battles From The Bulge.
Do you have a link to this offer? Didn't see it anywhere.
The retail boxed version of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls is on sale for $19.99 at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FENJVOE/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=) and Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/diablo-iii-reaper-of-souls-expansion-set-mac-windows/3676006.p;jsessionid=9F1891A4961736E861D495C7F4435C3E.bbolsp-app01-180?id=1219092663723&skuId=3676006&st=Diablo%20III:%20Reaper%20of%20Souls&lp=4&cp=1).
Meh, I'd still have to spend $40ish since it's only an expansion pack, and by the way the sheer balls on Blizzard for selling a single Act V expansion pack for nominally the same money as the first four Acts together. :tickedoff:
That being the case, I'd rather pick up the PS3 version. Even though it apparently won't feature the content patches for present-gen consoles (and PC).
Come to think of it, I've never played Diablo 2, though a friend and I once spent a weekend many years ago beating D1 while his wife was out of town. SO PIÇÇED AT THE ENDING!
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on October 26, 2014, 04:09:50 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 26, 2014, 11:17:25 AM
Not a sale, unless you count "free" a sale, and it does require you to have already bought an expensive game AND the relevant not-inexpensive expansion pack.
But until the end of the month, Matrix is giving away copies of the original Highway to the Reich to any customers who have registered their copy of the HTTR expansion for Command Ops: Battles From The Bulge.
Do you have a link to this offer? Didn't see it anywhere.
Saw it mentioned yesterday at RangerX3X's blog (some people call him... Tim? ;) ), Oct 3 this year, where he was posting an AAR for the Nijmegen campaign.
Here's the relevant paragraph, but he doesn't provide a link to the offer per se. I've bolded what he probably meant to be the directions for finding it.
QuoteFor anyone who owns Command Operations Battles from the Bulge and the expansion pack Highway to the Reich, Matrix games makes the original HTTR game available as a free download in the Members Club area under the COHTTR link. Given that Panther Games is officially leaving Matrix Games at the end of this month, anyone who has not taken advantage of this freebie should grab it now just in case it goes away (with Panther).
The full AAR can be found here: http://rangerx3x.blogspot.com/2014/10/highway-to-reich-nijmegen-historical_6.html
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 27, 2014, 08:10:52 AM
Meh, I'd still have to spend $40ish since it's only an expansion pack, and by the way the sheer balls on Blizzard for selling a single Act V expansion pack for nominally the same money as the first four Acts together. :tickedoff:
The base game and it's four 'Acts' was also too short for the price of entry.
But they really burned us with their loot drops tailored to make players have to sell them in their auction house and buy ones appropriate for their level there. The nerve of those jackanapes. ::)
I suppose they finally pushed out the patch that fixes the loot drops now that the auction house has been neudered? Or was that also not done to satisfaction?
Quote from: Nefaro on October 27, 2014, 08:45:24 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 27, 2014, 08:10:52 AM
Meh, I'd still have to spend $40ish since it's only an expansion pack, and by the way the sheer balls on Blizzard for selling a single Act V expansion pack for nominally the same money as the first four Acts together. :tickedoff:
The base game and it's four 'Acts' was also too short for the price of entry.
But they really burned us with their loot drops tailored to make players have to sell them in their auction house and buy ones appropriate for their level there. The nerve of those jackanapes. ::)
I suppose they finally pushed out the patch that fixes the loot drops now that the auction house has been neudered? Or was that also not done to satisfaction?
AH is gone, loot vastly improved, and the game is a ton of fun now. It's only a short game if you just want to see the various acts only once, which isn't really any different than D2. The real beauty of the game is in rifts / bounties and trying to progress through the Torment levels.
Outlast is on sale for $5.00 at Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-OUT/outlast). Go Gus, go!!
Fantasy Kommander is on sale at Matrix for $9.99 for digital and $19.99 for the boxed version.
Tempting on Outlast but my two dark mistresses right now are Shadow of Mordor and AoWIII. Outlast does look quite drawer-soiling though.
Dear diary,
Tonight I joined the Ghostbusters. They had a job opening for "equipment tester" and somehow I got chosen through the screening process! The $3 I donated to a project Ray was working on may have helped: he called it a "Steam" "Valve" but I think that was a code word because, really, it's 1991 and I think steam valves have already existed for at least twenty years.
Professor Venkman is mean; he doesn't even want to know my name, in case he gets too attached. But even though I lost the fat ugly green ghost, and damaged their containment unit, he seems to have softened his attitude -- he even gave me a nickname, "Scooter"! Squee! Maybe he's impressed that I'm field testing new equipment for him.
I haven't seen the fourth Ghostbuster yet, um.... what's his name. The guy who looks like Eddie Murphy but his voice is much deeper. He isn't in the commercials, but I've seen him in the background of some of the newspaper and TV reports.
Something level 7 just happened somewhere in the city; I hope it didn't have anything to do with that new Gozer exhibit, which my mother said was only courting trouble. Dr. Venkman says that on a scale of one to ten, this would be like a seven; Dr. Stantz says we're going to get busy now, so it's a good thing they hired me!
Gotta go, diary. This is going to be the best Halloween ever! THIS IS MY EVERY DREAM COME TRUUUUUUEE!
(Less fanboying: this is the 3ps game, not the top down twin-stick shooter game; basically this is GB3 if GB3 took place between GB1 and GB2 and featured all the original cast plus guest stars like Erin Gray (!) and Max Von Sydow (!!) Written by "Spengler and Stantz" themselves. Plays pretty much exactly like the movies.)
(Forgot to add: it probably plays best with a 360 controller, but a bug in the game, for Win8 at least, crashes the game before launch if the controller is already plugged in. The game must launch without the controller, then plug it in.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 27, 2014, 08:17:02 PM
Dear diary,
LOL
It IS a good price for that game. I might bite with the few remaining bucks I have in my Steam wallet. Though the internet connection at this hotel reminds me of my 1200 baud days so it might wait until I get home to actually download it.
Wait till you get home; it's like 6+ Gigs.
Is it really only about 10 hours of gameplay?
Not bad for three bucks...just curious if you knew.
Also: yeah, the Internet connection in this hotel SUCKS. I've been trying to download Beyond Earth to my work laptop and the speed is around 35-80 KB/second. Got to 17% so far in the last two hours. Gotta let it run overnight and hope it'll get it there in case I need a fix late in the evening this week.
No idea about playtime yet. I've spent the past 5 minutes wandering around the firehouse.
I was wrong: this game clearly takes place after GB2, because the painting with Vigo the Carpathian is prominently displayed in the main ground-level room! (Somehow I'd gotten the impression from reading the Steam page that it was set between movies. Huh.) Max Von Sydow is playing him (he did the voice in the movie, too), and interacting with the painting gets dialogue from him.
Just got finished wrecking the Sedgewick hotel.
10 hours isn't unreasonable even for a full priced game. The Arkham games tend to run about 10 hours each (though double that if you're going for a Riddler win, which is worthless on any game except ACity.) Quality counts a lot.
Granted, this isn't Skyrim. Or Arkham. Or even any of the better Spider-man games (also each of which run about 10 hours). Heck, it isn't even Lotro which is completely free for at least 10 hours (maybe more if you're willing to get meticulous about doing quests.)
It is, however, reasonably awesome. Murray essentially said back in... good Lord, was it 2008 when this game was released?? This was effectively GB3.
It isn't. It's too nostalgic about putting the player in expanded versions of classic situations so far to stand alone as its own story (yet). Immediately after I finished Sedgewick, Stay-puft tromped up and I started to feel like the game was pandering too much.
Still. It is 100 percent Ghostbusters, unlike the "Sanctum of Slime" which actually came after this game and didn't have a hundredth of the production values. (And seems to be a loose sequel?)
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 27, 2014, 08:57:00 PM
Max Von Sydow is playing him (he did the voice in the movie, too), and interacting with the painting gets dialogue from him.
Oh cool, I didn't realise that was von Sydow. :)
You're telling me fhere's a good Ghostbusters game currently available on Steam for 3 dollah??
Huw, Me neither until I checked. Physically he's played by someone else in the movie (and by 'likeness' in the game), VS just does the voice.
Gus -- yes, yes, a thousand times yes. Wait until you see the gear you carry. You will plotz. The designers even got the 'shuffly' motion right when trying to run or even walk with the proton pack and gear; everything clunks around, too. The proton gun/pack got the most love because naturally you'll be seeing it more than anything. It is legitimately geeky badass. Health status is shown on the pack instead of on a HUD -- which in-game makes no sense as there's no way your character could possibly see it, or the temperature gauge; those should have been on the gun itself, not a back quarter of the pack.
Still. Dang.
I need to read the instructions a bit, though, as I don't understand yet if I'm penalized or rewarded for collateral damage.
ERMAGERD!
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 28, 2014, 07:51:50 AM
Huw, Me neither until I checked. Physically he's played by someone else in the movie (and by 'likeness' in the game), VS just does the voice.
the actor is the guy from ally mcbeale - the crazy lawyer
No, you're thinking of the guy who allies with Vigo (played by Peter MacNichol).
The guy who actually acts the part of Vigo is a German, um... {checking} Wilhelm von Homburg.
He was a boxer and wrestler in Germany, of some popularity (and much more noteriety), but after his career stalled he started playing thuggy German parts in films. Other than being the physical actor of Vigo, he's one of Hans Gruber's crew in Die Hard, though oddly not the tall blonde lieutenant henchman. Rather he's one of the guys McClane "uses artillery" on while crewing the rocket launcher, detonating several bottom floors.
Admittedly I didn't know that until I poked around this afternoon. :)
gotcha, i stand corrected on my ghostbuster lore :-*
Disappointed by Bay4mores: Age of Extinction?
And/or like(d) the new Transformers: Prime animated series?
For the next 24ish hours, Steam is offering War for Cybertron for $5, and its kick-ass climactic 3rd half (so to speak) Fall of Cybertron for $15. Either one is considerably better than the movie tie-ins made by the same people, in my experience, and the set works as a direct prequel to the Prime series.
You want the Dinobots for real? Aside from Sludge (sadly killed off, which frankly makes sense he's only a bronto), they're all here!
You want a hilarious yet strangely effective Starscream who acts and plots (and fails, and not) like Starscream? He's here!
You want Megatron to be a serious villain, and not the final boss or a patsy who barely shows up? He's here! (Admittedly, his arm cannon is never as powerful as it should be; that's a serious problem. But still.)
You want smaller Autobots and 'Cons contributing to the story in meaningful ways? ...well, okay the movies actually provide that, sort of. But they aren't also embarassingly awful here!
You want Jazz being a badass ninja and not just a boombox quoting vocal stereotype? He's here!
You want Shockwave and Soundwave acting like real characters doing lore-appropriate things? They're here!
You want the Insecticons and the Aerialbots? They're here!
You want a final Prime (before Optimus) who makes some kind of sense in what he's doing? He's here! (Zeta Prime.)
You want OMEGA SUPREME!? He's here!
You want TRYPTICON?! Damn, he's here!
You want METROPLEX?! Holy Primus, he kicks so much ass!
You want the Combaticons and Bruticus?! YOU WILL BE PLAYING THEM!
You want more Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime? And several of the original animated voices (especially for Grimlock), plus real experienced vocal talent instead of celebrities who can't seem to project or emote properly in animation (Fred Tatasciore, Johnny Young Bosch, Steve Freaking Blum)? They're here!
You want a Bumblebee who actually talks instead of delivering 'clever' radio quips? He's here! (For the first game anyway; mute in the second game, argh.)
You want Stan Bush's "The Touch" plus a new Transformers 80s power-rock anthem from him? They're here!
The only serious downside, for me anyway, is that usually what they transform into isn't interesting or impressive -- though that makes sense in the setting, because they aren't trying to hide the alt modes are just faster and more mobile ways to move around. Obviously there are exceptions. (GRIMLOCK! BRUTICUS!)
Twenty dollars. If you have any love for the Transformers at all, you've probably got these two games already, but if (like me until last year) you just never got around to it... $20.
Wow dude. I thought I was a nerd. I've never heard of some of those Transformers.
Quote from: Gusington on October 28, 2014, 05:45:13 PM
Wow dude. I thought I was a nerd. I've never heard of some of those Transformers.
You're a nerd. Don't worry.
HAHAHA
Quote from: Gusington on October 28, 2014, 05:45:13 PM
Wow dude. I thought I was a nerd. I've never heard of some of those Transformers.
And those are all Generation 1 Transformers, from the early comics and TV show.
(I barely know of any from subsequent series. I'm pretty sure I couldn't tell you all the subsequent series. By this time the show has been on air somewhere continuously as long as Doctor Who originally was. :o )
I saw Spintires was on sale on Steam for $17.99 (40% off). I know there was some discussion of this game earlier. I don't have it so that's all the commentary I can provide... ???
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 28, 2014, 05:23:27 PM
Disappointed by Bay4mores: Age of Extinction?
And/or like(d) the new Transformers: Prime animated series?
For the next 24ish hours, Steam is offering War for Cybertron for $5, and its kick-ass climactic 3rd half (so to speak) Fall of Cybertron for $15. Either one is considerably better than the movie tie-ins made by the same people, in my experience, and the set works as a direct prequel to the Prime series.
You want the Dinobots for real? Aside from Sludge (sadly killed off, which frankly makes sense he's only a bronto), they're all here!
You want a hilarious yet strangely effective Starscream who acts and plots (and fails, and not) like Starscream? He's here!
You want Megatron to be a serious villain, and not the final boss or a patsy who barely shows up? He's here! (Admittedly, his arm cannon is never as powerful as it should be; that's a serious problem. But still.)
You want smaller Autobots and 'Cons contributing to the story in meaningful ways? ...well, okay the movies actually provide that, sort of. But they aren't also embarassingly awful here!
You want Jazz being a badass ninja and not just a boombox quoting vocal stereotype? He's here!
You want Shockwave and Soundwave acting like real characters doing lore-appropriate things? They're here!
You want the Insecticons and the Aerialbots? They're here!
You want a final Prime (before Optimus) who makes some kind of sense in what he's doing? He's here! (Zeta Prime.)
You want OMEGA SUPREME!? He's here!
You want TRYPTICON?! Damn, he's here!
You want METROPLEX?! Holy Primus, he kicks so much ass!
You want the Combaticons and Bruticus?! YOU WILL BE PLAYING THEM!
You want more Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime? And several of the original animated voices (especially for Grimlock), plus real experienced vocal talent instead of celebrities who can't seem to project or emote properly in animation (Fred Tatasciore, Johnny Young Bosch, Steve Freaking Blum)? They're here!
You want a Bumblebee who actually talks instead of delivering 'clever' radio quips? He's here! (For the first game anyway; mute in the second game, argh.)
You want Stan Bush's "The Touch" plus a new Transformers 80s power-rock anthem from him? They're here!
The only serious downside, for me anyway, is that usually what they transform into isn't interesting or impressive -- though that makes sense in the setting, because they aren't trying to hide the alt modes are just faster and more mobile ways to move around. Obviously there are exceptions. (GRIMLOCK! BRUTICUS!)
Twenty dollars. If you have any love for the Transformers at all, you've probably got these two games already, but if (like me until last year) you just never got around to it... $20.
Wow. I almost nerd-gasmed just reading this post. Transformers was -- by far -- my #1 cartoon show as a kid.
Question: Am I gonna have to purchase a console-style controller (or see if my old one still works) to play this game? Or does it work reasonably okay with just a mouse & keyboard?
Quote from: Gusington on October 28, 2014, 05:45:13 PM
Wow dude. I thought I was a nerd. I've never heard of some of those Transformers.
:o
Martok, I played it on the PS3 so I have no idea.
It plays like a 3PS, so my guess is that a mouse and keyboard will work fine. (In this case, the fact that the vehicles don't have much personality helps instead of hampers, I would guess.)
WARNING! -- MAY INDUCE TOO MUCH EPIC OVERLOAD!
This first video is built around Stan Bush's new theme for the first game, and mostly includes footage from the first game and its trailer.
This video is built around the Pucifer song which was used in the official trailer for the second game, but uses footage from both games and both main trailers. The music is frankly better; however, it doesn't show the ending of the first trailer, which is a crime against composition. :buck2: :tickedoff: So both videos have good reasons to watch.
Goddammit! Now I want to buy War for Cybertron.
If you get WfC, you'll certainly have less cost sunk in (only $5 for the rest of today) if you decide the gameplay just isn't for you. FoC polishes and changes some things but the basic system remains.
That said, Parts 1 and 2 of the story are in WfC, and the climactic Part 3 is in FoC. So from that perspective it makes no sense not to get them both.
Part 1 == the war has been stalemated for a while, until Megatron recruits Starscream (yep, he's useful and yet still Starscream) to put a dangerous new technology into effect -- which requires taming and recruiting Trypticon (!) that giant tyrannosaur at the end of the first video. Omega Supreme and Zeta Prime are not happy about this, so Megatron and his allies have to defeat them along the way. (The player or players are on the 'Con team here. The first game can be played co-op, by the way.)
Part 2 == thanks to Megatron's victory in Part 1, the war has tipped solidly over into his favor, and he has become a tyrant over most of the planet; plus his new technology is tearing Cybertron apart. Optimus is summoned to become the new last Prime, and stages daring rescues to save and recruit a resistance team to undermine Megatron's efforts. Eventually this means defeating Trypticon, the source of Megatron's dark new (ancient) tech.
Part 3 == Prime's victory has resulted in neutralizing Megatron's tech advantage, but the cost was the stability of the planet's core. Megatron, or his forces rather, still control most of the planet, so between that and the dissolution threat Autobots keep trying to flee. Megatron in his own way believes in the principle "Till All Are One" and so has instituted a blockade to keep Autobots from escaping. Now only the Ark remains. The story for the final Part shifts back and forth between Prime trying to protect and fuel the Ark and rescue as many Autobots as possible from the destruction to come (including the missing heavy assault squad led by Grimlock); and a power struggle among the Decepticons as Megatron rises back from his defeat and slowly comes to terms with the oncoming destruction or shutdown of the planet.
I'm waaaay over my game budget for this month (this year for that matter). But, I'm sure I'll part with the $5 for WfC :/
More sales coming soon, I'm sure. At least two big sales on the way in the next few months (or three if you count post-Christmas recaps.)
Unity of Command Trilogy Bundle 75%off at steam until november 3rd!
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/39258/
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 29, 2014, 10:23:21 PM
More sales coming soon, I'm sure. At least two big sales on the way in the next few months (or three if you count post-Christmas recaps.)
Ugh. Don't remind me. These sales are like crack.
I've been thinking about getting Alien:Isolation for PS3 for simplicity's sake (and also for the sake of the lending library I provide for the guys at work who also have PS3s), but then I realized I wouldn't be able to pick up DLC for it inexpensively later. And I'm worried it won't look or play quite as good.
Pursuant to that, many of us received a Gamersgate 20% pre-Halloween coupon good until Nov 14 (the day before my birthday, conveniently enough ;) ) -- and GG is offering a 20% rebate in blue coins for buying it this week. I checked and those do stack: 20% off and then 20% of that added back in blue coins.
So instead of $50, it would be $40 and you'd get $9.99 back in blue coins plus whatever blue coins your account would normally return for this kind of game.
OOTP 15 is $10....Daily Deal at Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/outoftheparkbaseball15_storefront).
Another DCS sale
On Steam. Most modules 70% off
Here: http://store.steampowered.com/search/?snr=1_5_9__12&term=dcs (http://store.steampowered.com/search/?snr=1_5_9__12&term=dcs)
The Steam Halloween sale is here!!!
^ Yup. Grabbed Fallout 3 GOTY edition. I'm hoping the ultimate guide will solve my problem getting it to work on Win7.
Looking at 7 Days to Die and maybe one or two others...
Betrayer for 5.99...lots of good deals. Very tempting but I am currently married to AoWIII and Shadow of Mordor.
Gamersgate also has a Hallowe'en sale going on. I picked up Zafehouse Diaries for $2.50
^Here take my wallet and put it somewhere I can't get to it, like a countertop.
You can live vicariously through Tuna's, Geek's and my Pride of Nations PBEM AAR (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=11177.0). Doesn't that sound fun?!
No.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 30, 2014, 09:13:05 PM
Gamersgate also has a Hallowe'en sale going on. I picked up Zafehouse Diaries for $2.50
One of the many games I've yet to actually play more than 2 minutes. :-\
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 30, 2014, 09:21:03 PM
You can live vicariously through Tuna's, Geek's and my Pride of Nations PBEM AAR (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=11177.0). Doesn't that sound fun?!
Gus: "No."
Me: "Surprisingly fun, and also makes me want to play the game myself since I picked up the Steam version on sale a little while back for ease in patching; and yet watching them also curbs my appetite for it a little by vicarious application or something like that!" :))
And wow, that Halloween sale is bigger than it seems, because it's on top of the usual weekend sale -- 51 pages? Am I remembering that right??
Seriously thinking of picking up the Last Light Redux series (I never got the originals) for around $20 total. Any yeas or nays on that?
Quote from: steve58 on October 30, 2014, 01:14:23 PM
OOTP 15 is $10....Daily Deal at Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/outoftheparkbaseball15_storefront).
...3 hours left on this deal.
Get Weird Worlds for free! http://www.pcgamer.com/get-a-free-steam-key-for-weird-worlds-with-bundle-stars/ (http://www.pcgamer.com/get-a-free-steam-key-for-weird-worlds-with-bundle-stars/)
Its a very fun and comical space adventure game.
any recommendations for horror or zombies in the Steam Halloween sale? Already have L4D series.
Picked up System Shock 2 (loved this game). However, Dead Space looks interesting, any thoughts?
Quote from: endfire79 on October 31, 2014, 06:08:27 PM
However, Dead Space looks interesting, any thoughts?
Dead Space is a classic survival horror...you get sent here, there and everywhere fixing this and finding that, with the ultimate goal of just getting to the end (I'm being deliberately vague). If you've played a Resi or a Silent Hill, you've already played Dead Space. However it's masterfully executed, has a fantastic UI, excellent set pieces and interesting (if slightly hackneyed) story and is just generally a thrill ride. Providing you like gory horror, that is. If that sounds like something that interests you, get it. It isn't a groundbreaking game, but for what it is, it's
really good.
(I played the Xbox 360 version so can't comment on the quality of the PC port)
Quote from: republic on October 31, 2014, 12:50:48 PM
Get Weird Worlds for free! http://www.pcgamer.com/get-a-free-steam-key-for-weird-worlds-with-bundle-stars/ (http://www.pcgamer.com/get-a-free-steam-key-for-weird-worlds-with-bundle-stars/)
Its a very fun and comical space adventure game.
Nice.
It's good for a light roguelike style game that doesn't take too long at a stretch.
Dead Space for PC is quite good.
Quote from: Gusington on October 31, 2014, 09:04:25 PM
Dead Space for PC is quite good.
Doesn't it limit saves to certain places only, with no save anywhere capability? In the past I grew to hate this sort of set up. Games would have long stretches of play where you couldn't save....then if you died you had to replay the same long stretch over and over again until you got to the next save point. Does this game do this or are the save points placed to avoid this annoyance?
Hmm I used to hate that set up
yes dead space has predetermined save points. Not a big fan of that mechanic either, just not into replaying sections over and over any more. I've loaded up dead space twice and played a bit and unloaded it. Not a big fan of games achieving there difficulty by keeping you low on ammo and locking in a room or section, also the fetch it fix it missions that seem to be standard fare is FPS's are just tired.I do like the weapons and atmosphere, maybe thats why i keep loading it up. Maybe i have just played too many of these type games and have burned out on them. I was trying to think of the last FPS type games i really found excellent, that would be the first F.E.A.R. and the first Bioshock, those were also the last 2 i finished and can't recommend them enough. Of course all of this didn't stop me from buying Dead Space 2 yesterday on sale......go figure.
^It's right behind you!
Yes I hate the limited saves too...Shadow of Mordor uses the same system, actually.
Quote from: Gusington on November 01, 2014, 06:05:11 PM
Yes I hate the limited saves too...Shadow of Mordor uses the same system, actually.
Console ports strike again!
Couldn't play Dead Space. They wouldn't let me remap controls to the number-pad. There was also an issue of getting it to display past 1280x768. I recall being able to do it only by tabbing through the options and guessing if I was on the right one because it was off screen.
Just about the only thing that Shadow of Mordor does wrong is the limited save spots, Nef. Everything else is great.
I have never had an issue with the save system in Mordor. Any time you accomplish anything of note, it's remembered. Exit whenever, and you pretty much never lose any accomplishment.
^But AFAIK, the game saves for you. The player doesn't have any true control over saving, like say in Dishonored or Skyrim.
BTW I just pre-ordered Dragon Age: Inquisition from Green Man Gaming for 47.99. Steep for a game but I did love the first game deeply and have high hopes for this new installment.
^Not that much. The digital deluxe is about 100$ via Origin, which is the only place I know you can get it from.
Graviteam Tactics, that T-72 sim and the Men of War series, including Soldiers: Heroes of WWII and Faces of War on sale on Steam this week.
Alea Jacta Est is now on Steam and 60% off for the next week. Cantabrian Wars and Spartacus DLC also available.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/313660/
Quote from: Kushan on November 04, 2014, 09:48:51 AM
Alea Jacta Est is now on Steam and 60% off for the next week. Cantabrian Wars and Spartacus DLC also available.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/313660/
Tempting....$9.99 and two dlc's on sale for $3.99 each as well.
What alternate reality is this where Matrix puts a game on sale before Christmas, off-site, at 60% off??
Excellent! Have a load of credit from selling trading cards on steam so this one is free for me :D
Getting odd sound problems with it though.
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 04, 2014, 07:18:55 PM
What alternate reality is this where Matrix puts a game on sale before Christmas, off-site, at 60% off??
Once it is on steam, I don't believe the developer has that much of a say.
Valve have handed off responsibility for sales to the publishers and developers, so this surely is Matrix's doing.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 05, 2014, 04:11:41 PM
Valve have handed off responsibility for sales to the publishers and developers, so this surely is Matrix's doing.
Where did you hear that?
Here you go. (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2014-02-27-developers-can-now-set-their-own-steam-sales)
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 05, 2014, 04:21:16 PM
Here you go. (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2014-02-27-developers-can-now-set-their-own-steam-sales)
You have all the scoops. :o
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 05, 2014, 05:17:51 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 05, 2014, 04:21:16 PM
Here you go. (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2014-02-27-developers-can-now-set-their-own-steam-sales)
You have all the scoops. :o
I think someone posted that here not too long ago, Jarhead. May have been Huw, though, because he's our gaming mole, infiltrating the system.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 05, 2014, 05:37:36 PM
I think someone posted that here not too long ago, Jarhead. May have been Huw, though, because he's our gaming mole, infiltrating the system.
Heh. In all honesty I think I first read about it on RPS quite a while ago, but of course I wouldn't dream of linking back to that wretched place now. :D
Guys, guys! Did you know that "Task Force 1942", is "the first in a new series of spectacular World War II Pacific War simulations from MicroProse"??!?!11?
Also, available on Steam now for $7 (or $5.24 initially).
My mind kind of boggles as to how well this would even work on modern computers. Also at the chutzpah of NightDive Studios in marketing this game like we're living in the early 90s. ::)
(I notice that Win8 is conspicuously missing from its spec list... :P )
Also seeing Across The Rhine for $5.24 and Silent Service II for the same price I think.
Interesting stuff!
Silent Service...damn
I still have Task Force 1942 on 3" floppies. Dunno if I still have Across the Rhine or Silent Service 2 anymore. I may have traded them for credit at NWS 8 or 9 years ago.
IRRC, SS2 is also available on GOG.
I never played any of the Silent Service games. III looks good though...not sure, maybe someday.
I do recall playing a LOT of GATO on my grandfather's Apple IIc, though. O0
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 06, 2014, 07:09:49 PM
Also seeing Across The Rhine for $5.24 and Silent Service II for the same price I think.
Interesting stuff!
I nabbed SSII. I put lots and lots of hours into that game once upon a time. Might be fun to crank it up again, once I finish beating up Wasteland II and Civ BE.
Having the first Silent Hunter on GOG or Steam would be the most ideal regarding old sub sim games. It's not so ancient that it looks and plays far too simple for modern tastes, but looks decent enough and (most importantly) still has the same kind of old school campaign play that made these great.
I played the living hell out of the original Silent Service, but there's no way I would get into any of the Silent Service series nowadays, even considering the nostalgia. Gots mah limits!
I'm pretty sure Task Force 1942 used the same DOS engine that the original Silent Hunter did. Because they look almost exactly the same, other than the specific focus.
Also..
Double check your email.
Another Gamersgate discount code for November showed up in mine. 20% anything in the store.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 06, 2014, 11:39:45 PM
I'm pretty sure Task Force 1942 used the same DOS engine that the original Silent Hunter did. Because they look almost exactly the same, other than the specific focus.
Actually,
TF:1042's 3d graphics system was based on the
Night Hawk F-117 game engine. The strategic layer was later reused for the strategic portion of the 1
942: Pacific Air War flight sim.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Task_Force_1942
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 07, 2014, 06:26:51 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on November 06, 2014, 11:39:45 PM
I'm pretty sure Task Force 1942 used the same DOS engine that the original Silent Hunter did. Because they look almost exactly the same, other than the specific focus.
Actually, TF:1042's 3d graphics system was based on the Night Hawk F-117 game engine. The strategic layer was later reused for the strategic portion of the 1942: Pacific Air War flight sim.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Task_Force_1942
I was guessing strictly by the likenesses, notably the gray and blue UI bars and map screen. Check these shots of
Silent Hunter out. Notably the the UI windows and the gauges.
Silent Hunter
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allvideo.org%2Fpictures%2Fsilent_hunter%2Fsilent_hunter_screenshot2.jpg&hash=a583db0e36c7476e120e86c9c7ae39896017705d)
TF1942:
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freegameempire.com%2FImg%2FCache%2FGames%2FTask-Force-1942%2FScreenshot-7.png&hash=77b74c07198c8d0e4aec5eeacab79ffa1adfcd5e)
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobygames.com%2Fimages%2Fshots%2Fl%2F1860-task-force-1942-dos-screenshot-create-air-searchs.gif&hash=238e2ebf3a78c6b52f6cd6e212e4534b62976ae0)
TF42
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2F2%2F2d%2FTf_1942_scr.jpg&hash=598e1954a60b8baf097db2d30c020437b844b39f)
SH1
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobygames.com%2Fimages%2Fshots%2Fl%2F534112-silent-hunter-dos-screenshot-torpedos-running-on-target-s.png&hash=725b1d3fa7203260edec80e4fc74a391a6b60179)
It may just be due to having a similar subject and both originally being created for DOS. Silent Hunter is obviously higher resolution (and probably one of the best-looking DOS games ever made) so it could just be coincidence.
Not gonna lie: I still have dreams based on playing Silent Service 1 and 2. But I sure don't know whether I'd be able to get back into them.
I was never able to get SH2 to work properly on any system I owned, so I never bothered to try any others in that series -- though naturally I own GG copies of SH3 and 4 (I think) anyway because they were on sale and people praise the series to high heaven. :buck2:
Metro 2033 free at humble store until 11/8 10 pst. https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/bday2014
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 07, 2014, 12:17:03 PM
Not gonna lie: I still have dreams based on playing Silent Service 1 and 2. But I sure don't know whether I'd be able to get back into them.
I was never able to get SH2 to work properly on any system I owned, so I never bothered to try any others in that series -- though naturally I own GG copies of SH3 and 4 (I think) anyway because they were on sale and people praise the series to high heaven. :buck2:
SH2 sucked. Hell, SH3 has some annoying flaws and I've refused to play it for years.
The original Silent Hunter was superb. I think it still looks good, especially for a DOS game. It was pretty much the same gameplay as the old Silent Service games, but with more sim fidelity and much prettier. I'd like to see it hit GOG sometime because I would often rather play that than one of the newer flashy 3D ones that require hordes of Mods and bug fixes. Whereas just firing up the original SH.. it doesn't need it to provide a good old-fashioned Pacific sub campaign.
I actually did the DOSbox tweaking to get my disk copy of SH1 to work back around '07. It was still a lot of fun. Just a pain in the ass to put the commands into DOSbox to get it to read the disk, and other DOSbox tweaks required to play it. So maybe I'll go see if it's up for an addition vote at GOG. :)
Endless Legend Founder's Edition for 50% off ($22.49):
http://www.wingamestore.com/product/3652/Endless-Legend-Founder-Edition/ (http://www.wingamestore.com/product/3652/Endless-Legend-Founder-Edition/)
Found via Reddit Gamedeals.
Metro 2033 Free Hurry
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OOTP 15 is 75% off at Gamersgate at the moment. Cheapest I've ever seen it. I might get it myself even though I can't imagine when I'll have time to learn it!
Can't link because I'm on my phone.
Silent Hunter Complete (3, 4, 5) is on sale at GamersGate for $6.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-SHC/silent-hunter-complete-bundle
Matrixgames Deal of the week is Panzer Corps: Allied Corps (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/485/details/Panzer.Corps-.Allied.Corps). $9.99 for the digital download.
SH Complete also includes SH2, but no one cares about that I think. :buck2:
Ubisoft has a pretty wide swath of games up on sale this week -- not everything in their catalog by far, but a good representation (including the SH series).
GG's also got Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on sale. I'm not a fan of westerns but I loved this game. Fun shooter with some great voice acting, some cool game concepts, and collectible history cards.
Crusader No Remorse is currently free at Origin as an "On the House" game.
https://www.origin.com/en-ca/store/free-games/on-the-house (https://www.origin.com/en-ca/store/free-games/on-the-house)
GamersGate is having a Veterans Day Sale (http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/110/veterans-day-sale) November 11-13. Lots of Tom Clancy, Europa Universalis, and many other games along with older titles like Commandos ($1.00 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COM1DGF/commandos-behind-enemy-lines)) are on sale.
Quote from: Greybriar on November 11, 2014, 03:09:10 PM
GamersGate is having a Veterans Day Sale (http://"http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/110/veterans-day-sale") November 11-13. Lots of Tom Clancy, Europa Universalis, and many other games along with older titles like Commandos ($1.00 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-COM1DGF/commandos-behind-enemy-lines)) are on sale.
Whoa...nice one, Greybriar! Thanks!
Found a
Silent Hunter 4-pack for $2.50: http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-SHC/silent-hunter-complete-bundle
...has Silent Hunter 4 Wolves of the Pacific, Silent Hunter 4 Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions, Silent Hunter V Battle of the Atlantic, and Silent Hunter III.
...which is kind of weird because they're selling each of those for $2.49 each... ???
Wow, the latest Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/) is pretty good!
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
Always Sometimes Monsters
Insurgency (4 copies)
Full Mojo Rampage (if you share Insurgency)
Grid 2
Blackguards
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Saints Row 4 (if you pay more than $12
I'd be all over that if I didn't already have the games I wanted from it. :)
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 06, 2014, 06:54:37 PM
Guys, guys! Did you know that "Task Force 1942", is "the first in a new series of spectacular World War II Pacific War simulations from MicroProse"??!?!11?
Also, available on Steam now for $7 (or $5.24 initially).
I was pretty excited about this until I read the Steam Reviews. Sounds like the ship recognition DRM is still in place, and it does not look like they distributed the manual. So basically unplayable if true.
No problem. If there is no manual included I can always scan it for you. I have the original game on floppies.
Note, to avoid any legal issues that offer is open only to folks who buy the game. C:-)
Just Cause 2 80% off at Steam midweek.
Also Enslaved: Odyssey to the West at 75%.
Between the two I'd recommend JC2, but both are good if very different 3PS choices.
Shadow of Mordor at 25% off today at Steam.
I would bite but my birthday is coming up very soon and I don't want to mess up any incoming presents.
Wow, I was just perusing Steam and ran across this little gem: the Cinemaware Anthology, 1986-1991. It has the following titles, for only $8.49:
Defender of the Crown
SDI
The King of Chicago
Sindbad and the Throne of the Falcon
Lords of the Rising Sun
Rocket Ranger
It Came From the Desert
It Came From the Desert II: Antheads
Wings!
TV Sports: Football
TV Sports: Basketball
TV Sports: Baseball
TV Sports: Boxing
Ends November 21st.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 14, 2014, 01:58:50 PM
Wow, I was just perusing Steam and ran across this little gem: the Cinemaware Anthology, 1986-1991. It has the following titles, for only $8.49:
Defender of the Crown
SDI
The King of Chicago
Sindbad and the Throne of the Falcon
Lords of the Rising Sun
Rocket Ranger
It Came From the Desert
It Came From the Desert II: Antheads
Wings!
TV Sports: Football
TV Sports: Basketball
TV Sports: Baseball
TV Sports: Boxing
Ends November 21st.
I vaguely remember the old Defender of the Crown. Being damned frustrating.
And perhaps the Sindbad game. IIRC, my sister was completely addicted to it when we were young. Hrmm..
I loved Defender of the Crown...I still have the theme music in my head.
Whoa, talk about a blast from the past. I loved Defender of the Crown on my Apple IIGS. Such a fun game. Although the dueling was as I recall really hard. Sieges also got monotonous as you memorized how many 'clicks' of the catapult to listen for in order to hit certain sections of the castle. Loved sending plague and 'greek fire' over the walls. no option to catapult cows, however.
Still, what a gem of a game, back in the day --
Yeah man! I think I even won the game a few times :)
Pretty sure Defender of the Crown inspired me to actually read "Ivanhoe" and learn who the "Templars" were.
Such a geek, even back then... Good times...
Quote from: sandman2575 on November 14, 2014, 03:28:11 PMLoved sending plague and 'greek fire' over the walls. no option to catapult cows, however.
Sure there was.
Plague cows.
You know. Heretic cows devoted to Nurgle.
Quote from: sandman2575 on November 14, 2014, 03:28:11 PM
Although the dueling was as I recall really hard.
Hold up (parry) constantly. Occasionally tap fire (thrust) when your opponent has just attacked. Win every time. :P
I also read Ivanhoe while playing Defender of the Crown. I think I was grounded and had to stay in my room for a whole weekend...IIRC I read Ivanhoe for English class while punished. To this day I don't think I told my Mom that I read and enjoyed it :)
I suppose I should clarify a point not specifically clarified otherwise regarding the Space Hulk Ascension discount on Steam right now: there's a 10% launch discount, which is stacking with a 15% loyalty discount for anyone owning the previous SH title on Steam. I can verify it does count as 25% off under those circumstances, but it's only the standard 10% release discount otherwise.
I almost did the Cinemaware collection, but decided to get back into my Fallout New Vegas DLC content I'd downloaded a long time ago but never got to.
Bundle Stars (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/publisher/paradox-interactive/) has Europa Universailis IV for $7.99 and several of the DLC on sale (Res Publica $1.70, Wealth of Nations, $3.39, and others)
Note that the Cinemaware collection features the original version of Wings, not the remastered edition.
Matrix's sale this week is: http://www.matrixgames.com/products/388/details/Hannibal:.Rome.and.Carthage.in.the.Second.Punic.War (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/388/details/Hannibal:.Rome.and.Carthage.in.the.Second.Punic.War)
Hannibal is a brilliant game and anyone here that doesn't already own it needs to grab it at that price. I keep hoping that it shows up on Steam one day. Wasn't the developer supposed to be working on a follow-up game? It's been years since I've heard anything.
Quote from: tgb on November 17, 2014, 11:34:40 AM
Hannibal is a brilliant game and anyone here that doesn't already own it needs to grab it at that price. I keep hoping that it shows up on Steam one day. Wasn't the developer supposed to be working on a follow-up game? It's been years since I've heard anything.
I believe I remember when this came out but I believe I was playing Alea Jacta Est and never purchased..... it looks interesting but I remember hearing how difficult it was, but overall a good game.
PE
It is difficult, and being a baord game at heart, feels a little limiting since you can only play as Carthage on a single map, but there are several ways to approach the invasion of Rome.
After my previous post, I went to the developers website to find he's still working on the sequel, The Fall of Rome. The graphics don't seem to have the period flavor of the first, and that's a little disappointing.
Quote from: PanzersEast on November 17, 2014, 11:50:08 AM
Quote from: tgb on November 17, 2014, 11:34:40 AM
Hannibal is a brilliant game and anyone here that doesn't already own it needs to grab it at that price. I keep hoping that it shows up on Steam one day. Wasn't the developer supposed to be working on a follow-up game? It's been years since I've heard anything.
I believe I remember when this came out but I believe I was playing Alea Jacta Est and never purchased..... it looks interesting but I remember hearing how difficult it was, but overall a good game.
PE
Hannibal came out quite awhile before AJE did.
If you enjoy tabletop grand strategy wargames of the point-to-point style, it's excellent. The AI opponent can be pretty tricksy too, which is unusual for any PC strategy game. I also think it has a nice unique charm about it's grahpics and interface style.
It also has a good series of tutorials to teach you the game, along with an in-game encyclopedia. The descriptions and game mechanic info on individual items & UI features can be reached by a simple right-click.
At $10, it's a steal for a challenging single-player wargame. One that doesn't take years to finish.
Last I checked, the developer is still busy working on his next project which will be larger in scope.
I appreciate the feedback on the Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the 2nd Punic War. It seems like something that I would enjoy.
Quote from: airboy on November 18, 2014, 10:03:06 AM
I appreciate the feedback on the Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the 2nd Punic War. It seems like something that I would enjoy.
I looked through the tutorial and have to say the game has a lot of immersion and atmosphere. From the fonts to the ui, very well done game thus far and have to say it is one I believe I am going to really enjoy!
PE
Quote from: airboy on November 18, 2014, 10:03:06 AM
I appreciate the feedback on the Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the 2nd Punic War. It seems like something that I would enjoy.
It used to have a demo. Although I hadn't seen it since the beta version so it may never have been updated after release.
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition (http://store.steampowered.com/app/287450/) is 75% off ($4.99) at Steam.
Get 50% off any Stardock product in their store by using the coupon code STARDOCK50 (https://store.stardock.com/). From the Tweet (https://twitter.com/Stardock/status/534757043362885632).
All of Soldak's games (http://www.soldak.com/Company/Buy-Games.html) are 50% for "the next couple of weeks"!
I'd never gotten around to buying Din's Curse, so now I have. :)
Pay $4 (or more) for Groupees Be Mine 16 bundle (https://groupees.com/bm16) to get World War 1 Centennial Edition. You'll also get several other games (that I know nothing about or recognize), but I though $4 just for WW1CE was a good deal...
Gamersgate has kicked off a pre-thanksgiving sale.....
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 22, 2014, 12:16:16 PM
Gamersgate has kicked off a pre-thanksgiving sale.....
Didn't they just have a Pre-pre-sale? :P
:))
DCS November Surprise Sale!
For just two days starting on November 22nd at 2:00 PM EST and ending on November 23rd at 6 PM EST, we are offering a huge 70% off surprise sale on most DCS products from our e-shop at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Graviteam Tactics Operation Star + all DLC
http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/games?prio=relevance&q=graviteam (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/games?prio=relevance&q=graviteam)
Steel Armor: Blaze of War O0
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SABW/steel-armor-blaze-of-war (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SABW/steel-armor-blaze-of-war)
"Steel Armor: Blaze of War" is an authentic and dynamic tank simulator. Combats take place in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Angola during war confl icts of 1981, 1984 and 1987. Player is to successfully accomplish battles in 4 historical operations on 60 square km. of battle area, manage Soviet, Iran, Iraq and Angola sides of the conflict.
"Steel Armor: Blaze of War" gives player an opportunity to drive battle tanks as driver and engineer, to organize tank attacks as gun layer and manage the crew of one of the two legendary tanks of that period Soviet T-62 and American M60A1.
Dynamic campaigns with historical missions
Large-scale tactical battles with real tanks, APCs, artillery, aviation and infantry
Destructible environment and interactive landscape: ability to dig craters and trenches in real-time
Realistic physics
Detailed after-battle statistics that let player evaluate results of attacks and received damages
Level Editor and mode-building utilities
Detailed encyclopedia of battle machinery.
Quote from: Pete Dero on November 22, 2014, 01:05:24 PM
DCS November Surprise Sale!
For just two days starting on November 22nd at 2:00 PM EST and ending on November 23rd at 6 PM EST, we are offering a huge 70% off surprise sale on most DCS products from our e-shop at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Hrmm.. I wonder if the MiG-21 will be discounted?
Not going full price on the stuff I don't already own (which is admittedly a fair bit). Not until they do some extra work on the sim environment.
But deep discounts make it very tempting.
The Mig-21 is only 20% off, it's my understanding that 3rd party devs don't get their stuff discounted 70% off. Only the ED and belsimtek modules. I went for the Mig-21 in the last sale, it's tuff to fly but the challenge is addicting. Makes you appreciate modern aircraft cockpits more, cause the mig-21 is pilot overload with all the toggle switch pulling. I don't know how those guys did it in combat while pulling Gs.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 22, 2014, 01:43:42 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on November 22, 2014, 01:05:24 PM
DCS November Surprise Sale!
For just two days starting on November 22nd at 2:00 PM EST and ending on November 23rd at 6 PM EST, we are offering a huge 70% off surprise sale on most DCS products from our e-shop at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Hrmm.. I wonder if the MiG-21 will be discounted?
Not going full price on the stuff I don't already own (which is admittedly a fair bit). Not until they do some extra work on the sim environment.
But deep discounts make it very tempting.
I thought the Mig-21 was already given to people with FC3...I thought?Nevermind - I was thinking about the new plane release...not the 21
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 24, 2014, 01:57:35 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on November 22, 2014, 01:43:42 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on November 22, 2014, 01:05:24 PM
DCS November Surprise Sale!
For just two days starting on November 22nd at 2:00 PM EST and ending on November 23rd at 6 PM EST, we are offering a huge 70% off surprise sale on most DCS products from our e-shop at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Hrmm.. I wonder if the MiG-21 will be discounted?
Not going full price on the stuff I don't already own (which is admittedly a fair bit). Not until they do some extra work on the sim environment.
But deep discounts make it very tempting.
I thought the Mig-21 was already given to people with FC3...I thought?
Nevermind - I was thinking about the new plane release...not the 21
Yeah, the Su-27 was already in FC3. They just separated it out for those who buy them individually.
Wasteland 2 50% off
https://www.indiegala.com/store (https://www.indiegala.com/store)
Oooh...
The Gamersgate Thanksgiving sale has begun.
Stuff like Borderlands 2 GotY Edition for 75% off. A lot of 75% off ones. Various other stuff like Wings Remastered, Graviteam Tactics, X-Com, etc. Many.
http://www.gamersgate.com/
It occurs to me that with GG having become largely an extension of Steam, they may not run parallel sales this year.
Someone has already pointed out that Steam doesn't usually run their usual week long sales the week a holiday sale starts but they did this year. I don't know if that's true, but if so it would count toward the theory of the two sites developing non-overlapping sales for the big holidays.
ooooh...Omerta Gold for £6.25!
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 24, 2014, 05:01:12 PM
It occurs to me that with GG having become largely an extension of Steam, they may not run parallel sales this year.
Someone has already pointed out that Steam doesn't usually run their usual week long sales the week a holiday sale starts but they did this year. I don't know if that's true, but if so it would count toward the theory of the two sites developing non-overlapping sales for the big holidays.
They didn't overlap the last couple years. Not exactly. Gamersgate usually starts theirs earlier.
The Matrix Holiday sales event has started: http://matrixgames.com/news/1564/The.Matrix.Holiday.sales.are.starting.today!.. (http://matrixgames.com/news/1564/The.Matrix.Holiday.sales.are.starting.today!..)
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 25, 2014, 10:16:03 AM
The Matrix Holiday sales event has started: http://matrixgames.com/news/1564/The.Matrix.Holiday.sales.are.starting.today!.. (http://matrixgames.com/news/1564/The.Matrix.Holiday.sales.are.starting.today!..)
Now here's the totally mental thing
I bought World in Flames earlier this year from someone for a no-so-insignificant amount of cash...around £40 I think. Anyway, it's on sale for £48 (with books) and comes to a cool £62 delivered.
Now here's me thinking I would buy the game again - for the manuals - even though I have it - and haven't played it for more than 10 minutes at any one time and probably not more than 2 or 3 hours in total.
How mental does that sound :uglystupid2:
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 25, 2014, 10:23:17 AM
How mental does that sound :uglystupid2:
That, sir, sounds like all of us. We're pretty mental when it comes to collecting games. :crazy2:
I just really want the books :(
But I can't justify £60 for a game I already have.
From what I remember, because the game I bought was registered to the other guy on Matrix, I wouldn't be able to use it online...so maybe I'll pick up the game again and the books in the 2016 sale when Netplay is working :P
Or even in 2020 when there's an AI :coolsmiley:
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 25, 2014, 10:23:17 AM
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 25, 2014, 10:16:03 AM
The Matrix Holiday sales event has started: http://matrixgames.com/news/1564/The.Matrix.Holiday.sales.are.starting.today!.. (http://matrixgames.com/news/1564/The.Matrix.Holiday.sales.are.starting.today!..)
Now here's the totally mental thing
I bought World in Flames earlier this year from someone for a no-so-insignificant amount of cash...around £40 I think. Anyway, it's on sale for £48 (with books) and comes to a cool £62 delivered.
Now here's me thinking I would buy the game again - for the manuals - even though I have it - and haven't played it for more than 10 minutes at any one time and probably not more than 2 or 3 hours in total.
How mental does that sound :uglystupid2:
Sounds like you need an addiction-Intervention. But hey, if you got the dollars to spend then go ahead and have fun!
Wow! That's quite a sale Matrix is having; four pages of titles on a .pdf file (http://www.matrixgames.com/amazon/wintersales/MG_MG_SALES_HolidaySale2014_PriceList_MG.pdf) that are priced at up to 2/3 off. Now would be a good time to purchase those Matrix games you've always wanted.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 25, 2014, 10:34:07 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 25, 2014, 10:23:17 AM
How mental does that sound :uglystupid2:
That, sir, sounds like all of us. We're pretty mental when it comes to collecting games. :crazy2:
I beg to differ.
Doing that for
World In Flames would be buying a ticket for a frontal lobotomy and a nice padded cell.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 25, 2014, 10:36:54 AM
so maybe I'll pick up the game again and the books in the 2016 sale when Netplay is working :P
Or even in 2020 when there's an AI :coolsmiley:
Ahhhh ever the optimist ;)
Quote from: Nefaro on November 25, 2014, 11:59:04 AM
I beg to differ.
Doing that for World In Flames would be buying a ticket for a frontal lobotomy and a nice padded cell.
;D
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 25, 2014, 10:16:03 AM
The Matrix Holiday sales event has started: http://matrixgames.com/news/1564/The.Matrix.Holiday.sales.are.starting.today!.. (http://matrixgames.com/news/1564/The.Matrix.Holiday.sales.are.starting.today!..)
And what games that I don't have time to play will I be buying on sale this year?
I refer all of you to my sig line.
Quote from: Gusington on November 25, 2014, 01:44:17 PM
I refer all of you to my sig line.
lol...and as if to prove that statement, I refer you to post 2495 above :uglystupid2:
On your mark...go set...go! The Steam Exploration Sale has begun: http://store.steampowered.com/ (http://store.steampowered.com/)
First up for me is Nascar '14.
OH GOD.
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 26, 2014, 01:05:19 PM
On your mark...go set...go! The Steam Exploration Sale has begun: http://store.steampowered.com/ (http://store.steampowered.com/)
First up for me is Nascar '14.
And so it begins. Time to hide my credit card. ;)
Sticking with my wishlist until Christmas rolls around...sticking with my wishlist until Christmas rolls around...sticking with my wishlist until Christmas rolls around...
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
A steal... hurry only for 48 hours
80% off
£5.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/)
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 26, 2014, 01:05:19 PM
On your mark...go set...go! The Steam Exploration Sale has begun: http://store.steampowered.com/ (http://store.steampowered.com/)
Already burned $10 purchasing a bunch of DLC for
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.
Goddammit. >:(
Guess I was wrong.
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 26, 2014, 01:05:19 PM
On your mark...go set...go! The Steam Exploration Sale has begun: http://store.steampowered.com/ (http://store.steampowered.com/)
First up for me is Nascar '14.
I'd watch NASCAR 14 - it's not what it seems. :'(
Quote from: Asid on November 26, 2014, 02:03:54 PM
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
A steal... hurry only for 48 hours
80% off
£5.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/)
FK SAKE! I just bought this a week ago for £18! Worth it - but DAMN! >:(
Wargame: Red Dragon is on a 75% Off Daily Sale too.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251060/
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 03:45:24 PM
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 26, 2014, 01:05:19 PM
On your mark...go set...go! The Steam Exploration Sale has begun: http://store.steampowered.com/ (http://store.steampowered.com/)
First up for me is Nascar '14.
I'd watch NASCAR 14 - it's not what it seems. :'(
Thanks for the tip. I tried the demo out extensively and even though the game is not perfect, I'm really dying for a Nascar game. With the good sale, it gives me an excuse to buy it.
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 26, 2014, 03:59:44 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 03:45:24 PM
Quote from: WallysWorld on November 26, 2014, 01:05:19 PM
On your mark...go set...go! The Steam Exploration Sale has begun: http://store.steampowered.com/ (http://store.steampowered.com/)
First up for me is Nascar '14.
I'd watch NASCAR 14 - it's not what it seems. :'(
Thanks for the tip. I tried the demo out extensively and even though the game is not perfect, I'm really dying for a Nascar game. With the good sale, it gives me an excuse to buy it.
Cool. Just wanted you to know the AI is pretty poor (was)
Red Dragon at amazon, only $9....might be time for me!
http://www.amazon.com/Wargame-Dragon-Online-Game-Code/dp/B00J5SX6MM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417036632&sr=8-4&keywords=red+dragon+game
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 03:46:16 PM
Quote from: Asid on November 26, 2014, 02:03:54 PM
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
A steal... hurry only for 48 hours
80% off
£5.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/)
FK SAKE! I just bought this a week ago for £18! Worth it - but DAMN! >:(
FWIW - this is an error and it's not supposed to be that way much longer
Ok - I actually think I am ill....there's NOTHING grabbing my attention. Some games I want but just are not cheap enough at the mo.
So I'm good :o
Quote from: bayonetbrant on November 26, 2014, 04:23:35 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 03:46:16 PM
Quote from: Asid on November 26, 2014, 02:03:54 PM
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
A steal... hurry only for 48 hours
80% off
£5.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/)
FK SAKE! I just bought this a week ago for £18! Worth it - but DAMN! >:(
FWIW - this is an error and it's not supposed to be that way much longer
...and its now at $29.99. Thats what I get for mulling it over while running out to W-M for Thanksgiving stuff. ???
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 04:43:33 PM
Ok - I actually think I am ill....there's NOTHING grabbing my attention. Some games I want but just are not cheap enough at the mo.
So I'm good :o
Wait for the Xmas sale, then. There may be deeper discounts on certain things you want.
Quote from: bayonetbrant on November 26, 2014, 04:23:35 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 03:46:16 PM
Quote from: Asid on November 26, 2014, 02:03:54 PM
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
A steal... hurry only for 48 hours
80% off
£5.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/)
FK SAKE! I just bought this a week ago for £18! Worth it - but DAMN! >:(
FWIW - this is an error and it's not supposed to be that way much longer
bummer missed the super sale.. oh well..
Quote from: Tuna on November 26, 2014, 05:41:39 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on November 26, 2014, 04:23:35 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 03:46:16 PM
Quote from: Asid on November 26, 2014, 02:03:54 PM
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
A steal... hurry only for 48 hours
80% off
£5.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/)
FK SAKE! I just bought this a week ago for £18! Worth it - but DAMN! >:(
FWIW - this is an error and it's not supposed to be that way much longer
bummer missed the super sale.. oh well..
In my honest opinion, it's well worth the £18 discounted asking price...just my opinion though. Great game O0
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 05:47:17 PM
Quote from: Tuna on November 26, 2014, 05:41:39 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on November 26, 2014, 04:23:35 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 03:46:16 PM
Quote from: Asid on November 26, 2014, 02:03:54 PM
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
A steal... hurry only for 48 hours
80% off
£5.99
http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/330720/)
FK SAKE! I just bought this a week ago for £18! Worth it - but DAMN! >:(
FWIW - this is an error and it's not supposed to be that way much longer
bummer missed the super sale.. oh well..
In my honest opinion, it's well worth the £18 discounted asking price...just my opinion though. Great game O0
Probably, but I have no interest in the game... that's the magical thing about ultra low prices.. with the fact that your guys rave about it, and seeing that price, I was interested... No biggie.. But this is why Paradox games like CK2 sell over a million units.. some people love it.. some people never even get into it.. but they bought it, cause it was one of those 'steam' sales.. I know I've got like 2 or 3 copies of CK2 with all the DLC, and I've never played it really or gotten 'into it'.. My son however does love it.
Total War: Rome II Emperor Edition at Humble Bundle for $14.98 for the next 18 hours. I believe it is a Steam key. https://www.humblebundle.com/store/#p/totalwar_rome2_storefront
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 26, 2014, 04:18:18 PM
Red Dragon at amazon, only $9....might be time for me!
http://www.amazon.com/Wargame-Dragon-Online-Game-Code/dp/B00J5SX6MM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417036632&sr=8-4&keywords=red+dragon+game
Also currently on sale at Steam for exactly the same price (actually $10, not $9, either way), if you'd rather not do the runaround through Amazon.
I bought The Vanishing of Ethan Carter off Steam and Enemy Front off GG.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 26, 2014, 04:43:33 PM
Ok - I actually think I am ill....there's NOTHING grabbing my attention. Some games I want but just are not cheap enough at the mo.
So I'm good :o
I'm in somewhat of agreement with you here Judge however I'm struggling at the moment on to buy or not to buy GalCiv III which is on sale and at a price that I'm tempted with. I also want Il-2 Battle of Stalingrad though and it is not on sale right now. Decisions, decisions.... :-\
Game have shadow of mordor at 50% off UK price
http://www.game.co.uk/en/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-300679?pageSize=20&catGroupId=&categoryIdentifier=804135&pageNumber=2&sortBy=MOST_POPULAR_DESC#screenShots
OK too many sales now...I give up
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 26, 2014, 08:13:26 PM
I bought The Vanishing of Ethan Carter off Steam and Enemy Front off GG.
I got that Enemy Front sale at GG, too. I haven't played a new WW2 FPS in a long time.
(Strictly speaking I haven't finished playing the best of the old WW2 fps games either; I almost re-bought the
Brothers in Arms trilogy on the Steam sale yesterday, even though I'm literally able to look at the boxes for those games by turning my eyes fifteen degrees west.)
Just bought Warlock 2 for £2.40 with voucher (£2.99) from greenmangaming
Company of Heroes Western Front Armies $2.49 Only if you are from the USA :tickedoff:
http://www.amazon.com/Company-Heroes-Western-Armies-Online/dp/B00JJ53MUC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417130087&sr=8-1&keywords=company+of+heroes+2+western+front (http://www.amazon.com/Company-Heroes-Western-Armies-Online/dp/B00JJ53MUC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417130087&sr=8-1&keywords=company+of+heroes+2+western+front)
Not sure if it's an error but EUIV: Digital Extreme Edition is on sale at the latest incarnation of the Paradox store for only $11.25 and claims to include the full game. Regular edition is listed at $39.99. https://www.paradoxplaza.com/games?dlc=0&genre=14
Quote from: FlickJax on November 27, 2014, 06:24:41 AM
Game have shadow of mordor at 50% off UK price
http://www.game.co.uk/en/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-300679?pageSize=20&catGroupId=&categoryIdentifier=804135&pageNumber=2&sortBy=MOST_POPULAR_DESC#screenShots
For folks in the US, you can pick up at Amazon for $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/Middle-Earth-Shadow-Mordor-Online/dp/B00JV3B3MQ/ref=sr_1_116_twi_1/181-9408394-4807659?s=videogames-download&ie=UTF8&qid=1417164338&sr=1-116&tag=isthcom0a-20
Endless Legend is 50% off on Steam right now ($17.50). A must-have at that price.
Bought Endless Legend and Endless Space
Lets see
I'm a hair's width away from getting Endless Legend and Dungeon of the Endless...
Edit: And also Tales from Borderlands with the Gamersgate coupon.
Anyone who may be interested in pre-purchasing Total War - Attila, if one is a VIP member at greenmangaming.com. They have a black friday deal where you can pick it up at 35.99, nine bucks off the original purchase price of 45 bucks.
Here is the link for those interested.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/black-friday-vip/ (http://www.greenmangaming.com/black-friday-vip/)
^Whoa nice one...almost pulled the trigger on that at Steam for 10.00 more! Thanks.
Lord of the Rings Online paid packs are currently 75% off, so all five main expansion packs can be unlocked for $20.
Technically the game is free, of course, and I think the whole map is open from the beginning, just with no quests active until bought with Turbine Points. It is entirely possible to play the game's main and side quests in a thorough sequence and open all quest content for free, but guys: this is a colorful Skyrimmy game set in Middle-Earth during the War of the Ring, which can be largely (or entirely?) solo'd. It may not look as good as Skyrim (or some other recent MMOs for that matter), but it looks perfectly fine and it's mind-bogglingly vast in map size. I've been distracted on a lot of other games recently (including Shadow of Mordor, which looks and somewhat plays better of course but isn't nearly as epic in size); but I was glad to buy it on sale, and haven't been disappointed in my experience at all.
Parts of the map are off-limits unless you buy them from the Turbine store or in packs. It'll take you a long time to get to a high enough level where you'll have a chance of surviving them though.
Definitely will check out BioShock Triple Pack deal
saw a couple of games on sale just thought i'd mention because there at good prices levels if anyone has an interest in them.
7 days to die 50% @ $12.50 i have over 100 hours into the game, its come a long way and getting better. If you have any interest in zombie survival/crafting games good time to jump in.
Prison Architect 80% off @ $5.99 another early access game done right. Again a lot has been added, a ton of new features since i bought in. If you like management sims and every wanted to run a prison now is a good time to jump in.
These are both early access games that are being done the right way, i haven't regretted buying into either one of these.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/233450/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251570/
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 28, 2014, 01:54:56 PM
Bought Endless Legend and Endless Space
Lets see
At least you'll like the UI!
Grabbed Endless Legend. Also grabbed the Diablo III expansion (Most things Blizzard are 50% off on Battle.Net)...Adventure Mode sounds like a lot of fun, and a couple of guys from work play it regularly.
That's how rumours are started! :D
Age of Wonders 3 currently for sale on Steam for $15 Cdn. Very tempting!
Quote from: Shelldrake on December 01, 2014, 07:59:26 AM
Age of Wonders 3 currently for sale on Steam for $15 Cdn. Very tempting!
Recommended.
I think it's currently the best fantasy 4X as a whole, considering the strengths of all the parts together. The first DLC pack helped add some content, and there is reportedly more on the way (which is what it needs most, but there is a fair bit already unlike Endless Legend).
Quote from: Nefaro on December 01, 2014, 11:55:10 AM
Quote from: Shelldrake on December 01, 2014, 07:59:26 AM
Age of Wonders 3 currently for sale on Steam for $15 Cdn. Very tempting!
Recommended.
I think it's currently the best fantasy 4X as a whole, considering the strengths of all the parts together. The first DLC pack helped add some content, and there is reportedly more on the way (which is what it needs most, but there is a fair bit already unlike Endless Legend).
Pulled the trigger. A bit of an impulse purchase but appeals to me more than Endless Legends.
Prepare to enjoy yourself tremendously!
I've played both and each one is definitely fun to play. AoW 3 is much more Civ like in nature but gameplay is better than the aforementioned game.
Endless Legend is a streamlined tbs game that you can play fast without too much thinking and still do ok. Yet the game is deep enough that if one were to take the time and plan things out they would be richly rewarded.
The current Humble Flash Bundle is a bit of a no brainer if you don't own any of the games in the lower tiers.
https://www.humblebundle.com/flash
War of the Roses: Kingmaker + gift copy
March of the Eagles
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition
steam keys for more $1 or more
Pay more than average to also get
Cities in Motion 2
Warlock Master of the Arcane
more than $16 for Crusader Kings II which seems a bit much given it's on sale almost everywhere else for less.
Quote from: W8taminute on December 01, 2014, 05:58:51 PM
I've played both and each one is definitely fun to play. AoW 3 is much more Civ like in nature but gameplay is better than the aforementioned game.
I would say AOW3 is more like AOW2. :P Or a fully turn-based fantasy Total War without the spotty AI behaviors. Not so much Civ since it has a separate battle layer and the military side is more detailed in all ways.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 01, 2014, 10:54:52 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on December 01, 2014, 05:58:51 PM
I've played both and each one is definitely fun to play. AoW 3 is much more Civ like in nature but gameplay is better than the aforementioned game.
I would say AOW3 is more like AOW2. :P Or a fully turn-based fantasy Total War without the spotty AI behaviors. Not so much Civ since it has a separate battle layer and the military side is more detailed in all ways.
I see what you're saying about the military aspect of AOW3 compared to Civ. I'm thinking though that the economic and building portion of both games are somewhat alike. Military gameplay is much more satisfying in AOW3.
Steam has Breach & Clear on sale for $3.74 I think I'll give it a whirl.
Star Wars: Empire at War Gold is on sale on Steam for $6.80...only 13 hours left as of 1837 Hawaii time so you better hustle up after you read this or it'll be too late!
If this is true then the GoG winter sale (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gog-com-winter-sale-starts-tomorrow-get-age-of-won/1100-6423965/)starts any time now and if you're fast you can snag a copy of the first Age of Wonders!
Quote from: Toonces on December 03, 2014, 11:37:45 PM
Star Wars: Empire at War Gold is on sale on Steam for $6.80...only 13 hours left as of 1837 Hawaii time so you better hustle up after you read this or it'll be too late!
The Steam page says that online functionality was shut down in May. Is the game still ok for SP w/out any hitches?
I enjoyed it in SP. It did get repetitive after a while though.
Apparently some really good mods are available for SW:EaW. This one in particular looks like fun.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/thrawns-revenge (http://www.moddb.com/mods/thrawns-revenge)
Quote from: bbmike on December 04, 2014, 06:40:43 AM
If this is true then the GoG winter sale (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gog-com-winter-sale-starts-tomorrow-get-age-of-won/1100-6423965/)starts any time now and if you're fast you can snag a copy of the first Age of Wonders!
I've been living under a rock, what is the Grogheads opinion of Age of Wonders 3?
^^ Haven't gotten around to playing it myself yet (probably during the Christmas sale), but everything I've heard from fellow Grogs has been moderately to highly positive.
The only negative opinion I recall was from someone who couldn't get into the earlier versions of the game either, which is fair and makes sense. Though if you're going to try one to test it out, I don't really recommend AoW1. AoW2 at least, but AoW:Shadow Magic (or 2+) is significantly better and aside from the 'story' campaign (which I don't recall meaning much in AoW2) keeps all the good from AoW2.
Quote from: republic on December 04, 2014, 09:36:34 AM
Quote from: bbmike on December 04, 2014, 06:40:43 AM
If this is true then the GoG winter sale (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gog-com-winter-sale-starts-tomorrow-get-age-of-won/1100-6423965/)starts any time now and if you're fast you can snag a copy of the first Age of Wonders!
I've been living under a rock, what is the Grogheads opinion of Age of Wonders 3?
It's good.
Reminiscent of AOW2 but with improvements in some areas. Although it's shorter on playable factions at the moment... saved for the DLC stream. One of the bigger complaints about AOW2, the battle AI, is better in #3 I think.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/325470/
Quote1953: NATO vs Warsaw Pact is a game where World War III becomes a reality. Will once again this conflict become a panzer corps' clash of steel, or maybe the strategic command will decide to nuke the enemy out of the globe.
Quote from: republic on December 04, 2014, 09:36:34 AM
I've been living under a rock, what is the Grogheads opinion of Age of Wonders 3?
AoW3 is to AoW2:SM what Oblivion/Skyrim are to Morrowind - that is, better graphics but inferior gameplay. Nobody was more excited about AoW3 than me, but when it finally came out I was disappointed.
Still, they seem to be working on adding missing content (some of which I'm sure you'll have to pay for).
My opinion is not shared by the majority of players so you can safely ignore it.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on December 04, 2014, 02:18:23 PM
My opinion is not shared by the majority of players so you can safely ignore it.
;D This seems "sig line worthy" to me.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 04, 2014, 10:14:35 AM
One of the bigger complaints about AOW2, the battle AI, is better in #3 I think.
True, but the biggest complaint successfully fixed was the lack of a procedurally generated sandbox (a la Master of Magic which AoW was trying hard to live up to -- and pretty much did with AoW:SM).
I never played AoW1 or 2 but I really enjoy 3...kinda backing up what Huw says above but in reverse.
Quote from: republic on December 04, 2014, 09:36:34 AM
Quote from: bbmike on December 04, 2014, 06:40:43 AM
If this is true then the GoG winter sale (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gog-com-winter-sale-starts-tomorrow-get-age-of-won/1100-6423965/)starts any time now and if you're fast you can snag a copy of the first Age of Wonders!
I've been living under a rock, what is the Grogheads opinion of Age of Wonders 3?
Get it. While it's somewhat heavier on the war/combat aspect and lighter on the empire-development side than I'd really prefer (for that, I have
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes), AoW3 is still an enjoyable fantasy 4x game. And with the DLC that's coming out, it can only get better.
I geeked out last night at our company's Christmas party because I won two $50 gift cards. I gave one to my wife and kept the other, thinking how I could use it to get some sale games online!
Went to GOG.com and loaded up on a bunch of stuff I'd been wanting...especially because I saw Dragon Commander Imperial Edition for only $9 there...
...and of course I can't buy any of it because Visa gift cards do not work internationally. :(
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 07, 2014, 06:00:10 PM
I geeked out last night at our company's Christmas party because I won two $50 gift cards. I gave one to my wife and kept the other, thinking how I could use it to get some sale games online!
Went to GOG.com and loaded up on a bunch of stuff I'd been wanting...especially because I saw Dragon Commander Imperial Edition for only $9 there...
...and of course I can't buy any of it because Visa gift cards do not work internationally. :(
IIRC, there is a way to convert the card to a Paypal balance.
Thanks, Stagger. I tried it but GOG still won't accept the payment.
I know there was some discussion earlier...Darklands is on sale at GoG for 50% off ($3) and I just saw AoW3 Deluxe for just under $15...that seems like a pretty good deal, right?
Grab AOW3, it is great.. very addictive!
I've got Darklands on my wishlist on Steam, but it's way overpriced there compared to GOG. I'd grab both if I could, Toonces.
Quote from: Toonces on December 08, 2014, 12:27:17 AM
and I just saw AoW3 Deluxe for just under $15...that seems like a pretty good deal, right?
Get it get it get it!!! :knuppel2:
Quote from: Martok on December 08, 2014, 11:19:35 AM
Quote from: Toonces on December 08, 2014, 12:27:17 AM
and I just saw AoW3 Deluxe for just under $15...that seems like a pretty good deal, right?
Get it get it get it!!! :knuppel2:
Doooo iiiiit Douuuug!!
Everthing Achtung Panzer Operation Star 75% off : http://www.gamersgate.com/publisher/3561/graviteam
Oh crap, need to remind myself to get Dragon Commander if I can still catch it at GoG... my browser at work doesn't operate there anymore. (I can see things, sort of, but not buy them.)
As per a recent thread announcement here, (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=11991.msg0#new) Panther Games is about to release its Command Ops 2 engine UTTERLY FREE (including editor) with registration at LnL for copy protection purposes, effectively for demoing.
All previous ComOps 1 campaigns and material, including the missing half of the port of Conquest of the Aegean to ComOps1 engine, will then for 90 days be released as a total bundle for US$50. They will also sell individually for $30 each: Market Garden; two halves of Bulge; two haves of CotA (five modules, including the one never released for CO1) so that's a 66% discount. BUT if someone wants to buy the modules separately and can provide serial numbers for previous versions (not sure if that goes back to Red Devils, HTTR, or CotA themselves, maybe only to the ComOps1 ports of those missions), they will get a 50% loyalty discount.
Note that buying (or in my case as with many of us rebuying) the modules in a pack, will get more of a discount than the loyalty discount for buying them separately.
For the space junkies out there i just noticed they have distant worlds universe for $49.99 this week only. Distant worlds and all the expansions. http://www.matrixgames.com/products/515/details/Distant.Worlds.-.Universe
Humble Bundle Weekly IceBerg Interactive Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
...here's a chance to pick up
Horizon for under $4!
Pay what you want for:
- Nuclear Dawn
- The Lost Crown
- Star Ruler
- Blades of Time - Limited Edition
Pay more than the
current average of $3.60 to unlock.
- StarDrive
- Horizon
- Gas Guzzlers Extreme
Pay $25 or more to unlock.
The Humble Store is offering the Anno 2070 Complete Edition (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/anno2070_completeedition_storefront) for $12.49 U.S.
Don't bother if you don't like UPlay.
Bundle Stars has all 3 Batman games for 10 bucks: http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/batman-complete-bundle/
Humble Bundle store has Warlock: Master of the Arcane Complete for 6.24 for the next few hours.
The Batman are pretty good imo. Definitely worth 10 bucks!
^^ True, an insanely good deal there!
GreenMan Gaming has started their holiday sales. All Batman games are 75% off. they're also having a LoTR sale that expands out and covers a whole lot of fantasy sword-swinging action games.
Darklands is $1.74 on Steam right now.
It's part of a "Classic Adventure Pack" that, for $6.74, gives you Darklands, BloodNet, Dragonsphere, Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender, and one of my favorites, Sword of the Samurai.
In case any of you don't have the classic System Shock 2 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/238210/), now is a great time to grab it off Steam for 99 cents. Only 3 hours or so left.
A lot of Total War stuff is on sale at Gamersgate including TW Rome II Emperor Edition at 75% off: http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=totalwarholy (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=totalwarholy)
Total War Rome II: Emperor for 11.99 http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/total-war-rome-2-emperor-edition (http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/total-war-rome-2-emperor-edition)
Endless Legend is 50% off, now $17.49, on Steam.
Humble Store has Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/hegemonyrome_theriseofcaesar_storefront) for $5.99.
...but currently $4.49 on Steam the next 12 hrs.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X on Steam for $4.99.
I wonder how it plays with add ons? Would be a great buy for 5 bucks if it works with them.. Nice easy reinstall model.. don't have to do the tweaks or add the dlls..
Quote from: Tuna on December 18, 2014, 01:02:43 PM
I wonder how it plays with add ons?
I see no reason to switch : http://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/1/626329820730080279/
If you already have FSX add-ons
Will my existing collection of non-Steam add-ons work with FSX: Steam Edition?
There are so many add-ons currently available for FSX that we cannot promise that all of them will work with no issues. FSX: Steam Edition is installed in a different way to the boxed version and occupies a different location so it is possible that some add-ons may not work, but rest assured that we have made every effort to ensure that as many of them as possible work. Where add-ons do not immediately function with FSX: Steam Edition we will try to work with the community, developer or publisher of the add-on to find the solutions as needed. Again, we cannot promise that 100% of all add-ons released over the history of FSX will work with FSX: Steam Edition, but we are committed to trying.
Damn I hope I can get to my PC in time to pick up Rise of Caesar.
Quote from: Gusington on December 18, 2014, 02:01:14 PM
Damn I hope I can get to my PC in time to pick up Rise of Caesar.
You still have over 21 hours to make the purchase!
I'm slow :)
Quote from: Tuna on December 18, 2014, 01:02:43 PM
I wonder how it plays with add ons? Would be a great buy for 5 bucks if it works with them.. Nice easy reinstall model.. don't have to do the tweaks or add the dlls..
Their site does say they can't guarantee all add-ons will work...found this on the forums too that shows the differences from the box version.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Change LogThe below change log represents the key changes made to FSX: Gold Edition to create FSX: Steam Edition.
General
* FSX: Steam Edition is now built using the VS2013 compiler for better optimisation and performance. (Still makes use of VS2005 libraries for backwards compatibility.)
* Updated splash, launcher and mission preview images for FSX:SE versions.
Multiplayer, networking and communications
* Gamespy networking now replaced by new Steam networking.
* Game chat now integrated with Steam chat
* Friends/Banned lists now integrated with Steam.
* Game invites now use Steam.
* Host networking defaults to a single port 6112.
* Host networking uses 27016 for Steam Master Server Browser.
* Host timeout (loss of connection to host) now 35 seconds by default (was 55).
* "Disconnected" message dialog now retained on screen for 4 mins before automatic dismissal (was 30 secs).
Steam Support
* Top Down Camera (camera view select 4) was previously bound to F12 by default which is normally used for Steam's screenshot feature. Camera View Select 4 now uses Shift+F12 by default to avoid potential clash.
Compatibility with FSX boxed
* FSX and FSX: Steam Edition co-Existence feature allows both versions to be installed on the same machine.
Default System-Setting Alterations
* Increased TEXTURE_MAX_LOAD to 4096 up from 1024
* Changed HIGHMEMFIX=1
* Increased Vertex and Index Buffers and the number of buffers.
Bugs Fixed
* Fix to particle emitter controllers which were not being updated properly.
* Fix to flush all levels of detail in terrain cache.
* Fix to Texture Composition preventing fail and crash.
* Fixed issue where player is able to reserve more slots for friends than maximum players allowed in the game.
* Fixed issue where invalid Briefing Room was presented to player when cancelling session creation.
* Fixed issue where weather text in the multiplayer briefing room is partially cut off.
* Fixed issue where no error message appears when attempting to host a session with the network adapter disabled.
* Fixed issue where there is no error message when attempting to host a session with the network cable unplugged.
* Fixed issue where host player is frozen after a collision occurs in multiplayer.
* Fixed issue where client gets dropped from a multiplayer game after they crash into the host.
* Fixed issue where the Host Options in multiplayer/ Free Flight allow a user to have a maximum of 99 player slots.
* UIAutomationCore.dll work-a-round is now supplied by default with FSX:SE. This fixes a number of crashes relating to UI interaction on 64-bit versions of Windows.
* Fixed issue where the application's taskbar preview window displays no content on Windows 8 and above
* Prevent default colour mode for Windows 7 and above (enable automatic display composition).
* sserife.fon file now automatically supplied and loaded.
Different threads, different realities BC.
Quote from: Gusington on December 18, 2014, 04:18:50 PM
Different threads, different realities BC.
I'm sorry Gus! I crossed the streams. :(
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 18, 2014, 04:10:14 PM
Quote from: Gusington on December 18, 2014, 03:44:09 PM
I'm slow :)
You just said you're "fast" elsewhere.
Only when it comes to the ladies, perhaps?
Or climbing in hobbit holes.
Gus was the original Ladies Man.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FjNpQTpv-aQE%2Fhqdefault.jpg&hash=fd4ad3729941caccef04af3b16693c5f870365ae)
...though I think Gus' 'fro was a little bigger.
The 'fro not on the top of my head, perhaps.
The Guild Gold Edition is $1.49 on GOG this weekend.
Not sure if I will pick up, but Age of Wonders III...$5.99 for standard and $9.99 for deluxe....
http://www.gamingdragons.com/en/game/buy-age-of-wonders-3-steam-key.html
^ If you like 4x and/or fantasy-strategy games at all, you absolutely should get it at that/those price(s).
Quote from: Martok on December 19, 2014, 04:17:03 PM
^ If you like 4x and/or fantasy-strategy games at all, you absolutely should get it at that/those price(s).
I keep trying to like these games, but I buy and they seem to sit without being played.....that is the only reason I am hesitant this time around, even with that fantastic price.
Which other ones have you tried?
Quote from: Martok on December 19, 2014, 04:31:00 PM
Which other ones have you tried?
Fallen Enchantress and Endless Legends recently...both look great, but something just never clicks with me.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 19, 2014, 03:38:52 PM
Not sure if I will pick up, but Age of Wonders III...$5.99 for standard and $9.99 for deluxe....
http://www.gamingdragons.com/en/game/buy-age-of-wonders-3-steam-key.html
Huh, never knew about GamingDragons. Just what I need, another site to soak up my income...
Quote from: sandman2575 on December 19, 2014, 05:26:33 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 19, 2014, 03:38:52 PM
Not sure if I will pick up, but Age of Wonders III...$5.99 for standard and $9.99 for deluxe....
http://www.gamingdragons.com/en/game/buy-age-of-wonders-3-steam-key.html
Huh, never knew about GamingDragons. Just what I need, another site to soak up my income...
There are some decidedly mixed reviews of that website if you go looking. Not sure I'm going to give them any of my money.
Steam had Hegemony Rome on sale last week (except for the latest DLC (Advanced Tactics)). Now Greenmangaming has Hegemony Rome on sale (not as good a deal as Steam's earlier sale, but better than Steam's current price), and they do have the Advanced Tactics (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/hegemony-rome-advanced-tactics/) DLC for $1 until 11:00am ET tomorrow.
Quote from: steve58 on December 21, 2014, 03:47:55 PM
Steam had Hegemony Rome on sale last week (except for the latest DLC (Advanced Tactics)). Now Greenmangaming has Hegemony Rome on sale (not as good a deal as Steam's earlier sale, but better than Steam's current price), and they do have the Advanced Tactics (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/hegemony-rome-advanced-tactics/) DLC for $1 until 11:00am ET tomorrow.
A super thanks for posting that. I was waiting for the Advanced Tactics DLC to go on sale so I just bought it.
Quote from: WallysWorld on December 21, 2014, 05:11:25 PM
Quote from: steve58 on December 21, 2014, 03:47:55 PM
Steam had Hegemony Rome on sale last week (except for the latest DLC (Advanced Tactics)). Now Greenmangaming has Hegemony Rome on sale (not as good a deal as Steam's earlier sale, but better than Steam's current price), and they do have the Advanced Tactics (http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/hegemony-rome-advanced-tactics/) DLC for $1 until 11:00am ET tomorrow.
A super thanks for posting that. I was waiting for the Advanced Tactics DLC to go on sale so I just bought it.
O0...I picked up HR and the other DLC during the Steam sale and was waiting for Advanced Tactics as well...glad I could help.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 19, 2014, 04:39:10 PM
Quote from: Martok on December 19, 2014, 04:31:00 PM
Which other ones have you tried?
Fallen Enchantress and Endless Legends recently...both look great, but something just never clicks with me.
I have the same problem. The cure, in my case, was more board war games and less PC games. Ten years ago AoW3 would have been all I played for a few weeks. Now I haven't been able to put more than an hour into it. I just don't seem to care about AI opponents anymore.
Gamersgate are having a Bethesda sale; everything looks pretty cheap, including Skyrim.
Everyone go to Steam and vote for IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad so we can pick it up at 50% off :) I just saw its in the community vote for tomorrow's sale.
Once again I've past the Omerta deal...not for the first time. For some reason I constantly check for that game and when it actually goes on sale, I leave it there. What's wrong with me? :tickedoff:
Quote from: republic on December 22, 2014, 01:14:04 PM
Everyone go to Steam and vote for IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad so we can pick it up at 50% off :) I just saw its in the community vote for tomorrow's sale.
I'll put my vote in to help the community, but I likely wouldn't still pick this up for $30.
Nah...definitely not.
Quote from: republic on December 22, 2014, 01:14:04 PM
Everyone go to Steam and vote for IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad so we can pick it up at 50% off :) I just saw its in the community vote for tomorrow's sale.
I did my duty, but I'm sure the Twitcher masses will choose something more shallow.
ok...ok...I voted for it. But I aint buying it. :-X
I did my duty as well and voted for IL-2 Stalingrad. I've been eyeing this title for a while now but I hear it's a grindfest in single player just to unlock the rear gunner on a Stuka.
I also noticed OMSI 2 is on the vote. I really want that game as well.
So hold on - Orion Prelude won? It's like <$1!! So more people voted to save 20p than wanted to save £10??? Really?
Talk about :uglystupid2:
DCS Xmas Sale Is On.
"Christmas Sale starting on December 23nd at 15:00 UTC and ending on January 5th at 9-00 UTC, we are offering a huge 70% off sale on most DCS products from our e-shop at:"
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
DCS: F-86F Sabre: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $8.99 (70% off)
DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $5.99 (70% off)
F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-27 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
DCS: MiG-21Bis: $49.99 to $24.99 (50% off)
DCS: Bf 109 K-4: $49.99 to $39.99 (20% off)
I was tempted to add the Mi-8 and the MiG-21 but I've not been inclined to fly DCS stuff lately so Waffle Waffle.
Got everything except Fw190, Bf109 and Combined Arms
Quote from: JudgeDredd on December 23, 2014, 01:02:05 PM
So hold on - Orion Prelude won? It's like <$1!! So more people voted to save 20p than wanted to save £10??? Really?
Talk about :uglystupid2:
Some people are Pence wise and Pound foolish I guess.
Picked up both IL2 and OMSI 2 since they're both on sale but only for the next 19 hours as of this post. I really need to watch my budget but sometimes you gotta say feldercarb and just do it! 8)
I quite like the look of OMSI2 - but it's in German I gather - meaning a bit difficult when it comes to fares and the like
And £20 is too much for what is essentially a bus simulator that I will play for a while. At least Euro Truck Simulator 2 I have a company
ED has a Christmas sale going, you can get the mig-21 at half off for 24 bucks. Well worth it, one of the best modules in the series.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on December 23, 2014, 05:57:25 PM
I quite like the look of OMSI2 - but it's in German I gather - meaning a bit difficult when it comes to fares and the like
And £20 is too much for what is essentially a bus simulator that I will play for a while. At least Euro Truck Simulator 2 I have a company
I'm enjoying the game so far although I've only spent time in the tutorials which thankfully are indeed in English. It's when you need to read the road signs in game that you need to read German. Plus the tickets that the passengers purchase from you are in German. Little things like that are only in German. The UI thankfully has been translated into English.
This is one tough game to get the hang of however. Be prepared to YouTube or Google instructions on how to play the game. The tutorial is a bit weak when trying to teach you the procedure and sequence of starting the bus. Despite this somewhat steep learning curve this game will entertain me for quite a while but Eurotruck Simulator 2 was much easier to learn than this game.
The real challenge for me will be trying to learn to fly in IL2-Stalingrad. It's been ages since I sat down with a full blown flight simulator and I'm a bit daunted by the challenge.
Dominions 4 is 75% off at Steam right now! :o
Gamersgate has SimCity Complete Edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SCCE/simcity-complete-edition) for $13.60 for the next ~21 hrs. I'd probably grab if it wasn't still stuck on Origin only >:(
Quote from: steve58 on December 26, 2014, 09:34:50 AM
Gamersgate has SimCity Complete Edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SCCE/simcity-complete-edition) for $13.60 for the next ~21 hrs. I'd probably grab if it wasn't still stuck on Origin only >:(
While we're on the topic, Origin is giving away SimCity 2000 Complete for free. Download it and its yours.
Quote from: steve58 on December 26, 2014, 09:34:50 AM
Gamersgate has SimCity Complete Edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SCCE/simcity-complete-edition) for $13.60 for the next ~21 hrs. I'd probably grab if it wasn't still stuck on Origin only >:(
Thanks for the heads up...bought for my daughter since she likes those sim things....even if not that great, she'll get enough out of it.
Rome II (unlocks on Steam as Emperor Edition) and Company of Heroes 2 for $20 at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDPDHX2/?tag=amazongamesales-20 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDPDHX2/?tag=amazongamesales-20)
Fallout: New Vegas @ Steam for 2.49!!!
Got to love the STeam sale...
Announcement says "2 days of the best deals" and everything listed has been on sale for cheaper during the sale period. Also, Far Cry 4 is listed but at no sale price - a ridiculously eye popping £45!! :o
Also - their "Community Choice" is showing Ultimate General:Gettysburg as the winner with 25% off...but the other two that didn't win are also 25% off. In truth, they were all 25% off before the winner being announced and the winner was meant to be 50% off :idiot2:
*EDIT*
Actually I've just went to the main page again (back from looking at Just Cause 2) and everything is in order...including Far Cry 4 at 20% off (still not buying) and Gettysburg is showing 50%. I must've been too quick off the mark (totally not like me!)
Quote from: JudgeDredd on December 31, 2014, 01:04:50 PM
Got to love the STeam sale...
Announcement says "2 days of the best deals" and everything listed has been on sale for cheaper during the sale period. Also, Far Cry 4 is listed but at no sale price - a ridiculously eye popping £45!! :o
Also - their "Community Choice" is showing Ultimate General:Gettysburg as the winner with 25% off...but the other two that didn't win are also 25% off. In truth, they were all 25% off before the winner being announced and the winner was meant to be 50% off :idiot2:
*EDIT*
Actually I've just went to the main page again (back from looking at Just Cause 2) and everything is in order...including Far Cry 4 at 20% off (still not buying) and Gettysburg is showing 50%. I must've been too quick off the mark (totally not like me!)
I have actually noticed that as well if you attempt to look at the main page right at 1pm.....saw that on a number of days during the sale, but after reloading a minute later, everything corrected. Just must be their update process.
Judge, whatever they're charging for Just Cause 2 is worth it. Any sale is only icing. Buy with confidence, if you like wacky sandbox 3PS games. You'll get your money's worth.
Well I did like Batman, I'm loving Mordor and I really liked Splinter Cell and I loved Max Payne 3
It's only £7 with all DLC...I've just stopped myself though because I saw how many icons I have on my desktop!
Wasteland 2 on sale for 19.99...I think I will get it.
Origin has a pretty decent sale going on for anyone looking at EA stuff. All the Crysis stuff, Battlefield stuff, Dragon Age stuff (including the newest one) and so on.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on December 31, 2014, 04:29:42 PM
Well I did like Batman, I'm loving Mordor and I really liked Splinter Cell and I loved Max Payne 3
It's only £7 with all DLC...I've just stopped myself though because I saw how many icons I have on my desktop!
Is it still on sale? None of the DLC is at all necessary, it just adds a bit more bling.
...wait, were we resolving not to buy new games this year?
No.
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 02, 2015, 12:41:58 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on December 31, 2014, 04:29:42 PM
Well I did like Batman, I'm loving Mordor and I really liked Splinter Cell and I loved Max Payne 3
It's only £7 with all DLC...I've just stopped myself though because I saw how many icons I have on my desktop!
Is it still on sale? None of the DLC is at all necessary, it just adds a bit more bling.
...wait, were we resolving not to buy new games this year?
Yes it's still on sale and yes we did resolve that - although, technically speaking, I did think about this
last year and so it wouldn't count really if I did buy it.
There's a flash sale at the Eagle Dynamics store. Pick up Mig-21 for only $17.49! https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/ (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/)
NICE FIND! I so bought that just now! :-*
Quote from: republic on January 04, 2015, 03:51:24 PM
There's a flash sale at the Eagle Dynamics store. Pick up Mig-21 for only $17.49! https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/ (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/)
P51D Mustang is only $5.99 and looks amazing! If I understand the site correctly, you just download DCS World, buy the module and then play? Can you use keyboard/mouse only?
Nope. A joystick is a requirement.
I think I might pick up the F-86 for 9.99, be fun once they finish the Mig-17
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 04, 2015, 04:43:44 PM
Nope. A joystick is a requirement.
Darn. Can it be a plain, simple one or do you need one of them fancy things? I have an Xbox controller for my PC around here somewhere.
You COULD play it with a 360 controller, but you really need at least a cheap joystick...and really a HOTAS setup with lots of buttons for you to map common tasks to.
Quote from: bbmike on January 04, 2015, 06:06:03 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 04, 2015, 04:43:44 PM
Nope. A joystick is a requirement.
Darn. Can it be a plain, simple one or do you need one of them fancy things? I have an Xbox controller for my PC around here somewhere.
Plain and simple one would be fine.
Steam has Storm Over the Pacific (http://store.steampowered.com/app/302320/) for $1.99 until January 12.
APOS and its DLC are 80%, 85%, 90% off for the steam versions at bundlestars .
http://www.bundlestars.com/store/
Quote from: bbmike on January 06, 2015, 06:32:20 AM
Steam has Storm Over the Pacific (http://store.steampowered.com/app/302320/) for $1.99 until January 12.
This almost made me break my no new games resolution until I realized I already own it :P
XPlane 10 on sale at steam for $29 (50% off).
http://store.steampowered.com/app/292180/
Less than 2 days left for the OSx, Win, and Linux versions (you get them all).
Quote from: mirth on January 06, 2015, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: bbmike on January 06, 2015, 06:32:20 AM
Steam has Storm Over the Pacific (http://store.steampowered.com/app/302320/) for $1.99 until January 12.
This almost made me break my no new games resolution until I realized I already own it :P
And that is exactly the reason
why you should enforce your no new games resolution!
Look at JD giving advice on NOT buying new games. How novel!
The new me ???
Quote from: JudgeDredd on January 07, 2015, 09:27:31 AM
The new me ???
I was trying so hard not to buy anything new, but I couldn't resist those low prices on the Graviteam Tactics DLC from bundle stars. I'll justify it to myself that it is DLC, not a new game. :-)
Quote from: JudgeDredd on January 07, 2015, 01:51:09 AM
Quote from: mirth on January 06, 2015, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: bbmike on January 06, 2015, 06:32:20 AM
Steam has Storm Over the Pacific (http://store.steampowered.com/app/302320/) for $1.99 until January 12.
This almost made me break my no new games resolution until I realized I already own it :P
And that is exactly the reason why you should enforce your no new games resolution!
You would have been pissed you wasted $2 when you could have bought a cheap pint instead.
GamersGate currently has a Wastelands Interactive Daily Deal (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=wastedd) in effect:
- Fall Weiss $2.50
Worlds of Magic (Early Access) $29.99
Strategic War in Europe $1.50
Storm over the Pacific $2.00
Wastelands Strategic Bundle $3.50
World War 2 Time of Wrath $1.12
Pacific Pack $3.50
Air Aces Pacific $2.00
The special ends in about 21 hours.
Quote from: Greybriar on January 15, 2015, 10:06:51 AM
GamersGate currently has a Wastelands Interactive Daily Deal (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=wastedd) in effect:
- Fall Weiss $2.50
Worlds of Magic (Early Access) $29.99
Strategic War in Europe $1.50
Storm over the Pacific $2.00
Wastelands Strategic Bundle $3.50
World War 2 Time of Wrath $1.12
Pacific Pack $3.50
Air Aces Pacific $2.00
The special ends in about 21 hours.
It's probably worth noting that you can get a load of these in the Indiegala Strategic Storm bundle for $2.49
https://www.indiegala.com/strategic
Fall Weiss, Storm over the Pacific, Strategic War in Europe, World War 2 Time of Wrath plus three indie titles for $2.50! I may have to start shopping at Indiegala (https://www.indiegala.com/strategic).
Quote from: Greybriar on January 15, 2015, 06:08:10 PM
Fall Weiss, Storm over the Pacific, Strategic War in Europe, World War 2 Time of Wrath plus three indie titles for $2.50! I may have to start shopping at Indiegala (https://www.indiegala.com/strategic).
It's certainly worth keeping an eye on, they have some interesting bundles now and again.
I'd recommend either the reddit group:
http://www.reddit.com/r/GameBundles
or the steam group:
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/IndieBundleTracker#announcements
if you want to keep an eye out for bundles in particular.
The Pioneer bundle looks interesting for some old school stuff:
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/pioneer-bundle/
Sid Meier's Beyond Earth on sale @ Steam for 29.99.
Yeah, saw that. Is it worth getting at that price or should I wait for next year's Xmas Steam Sale?
I don't know, I haven't bought it yet.
Quote from: Staggerwing on January 15, 2015, 09:49:26 PM
Yeah, saw that. Is it worth getting at that price or should I wait for next year's Xmas Steam Sale?
I preordered
Sid Meier's Beyond Earth and had I to do it over again, I'd wait for a 75% off sale...unless I could pick it up somewhere for 90% off.
Quote from: Greybriar on January 16, 2015, 01:21:36 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on January 15, 2015, 09:49:26 PM
Yeah, saw that. Is it worth getting at that price or should I wait for next year's Xmas Steam Sale?
I preordered Sid Meier's Beyond Earth and had I to do it over again, I'd wait for a 75% off sale...unless I could pick it up somewhere for 90% off.
I'd say it's not bad. It's not CiV in space. It's more like Colonization in Space. You have very focused victory conditions and the games tend to be shorter than CiV.
Wait for a better sale though.....
Quote from: weateallthepies on January 15, 2015, 05:31:39 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on January 15, 2015, 10:06:51 AM
GamersGate currently has a Wastelands Interactive Daily Deal (http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=wastedd) in effect:
- Fall Weiss $2.50
Worlds of Magic (Early Access) $29.99
Strategic War in Europe $1.50
Storm over the Pacific $2.00
Wastelands Strategic Bundle $3.50
World War 2 Time of Wrath $1.12
Pacific Pack $3.50
Air Aces Pacific $2.00
The special ends in about 21 hours.
It's probably worth noting that you can get a load of these in the Indiegala Strategic Storm bundle for $2.49
https://www.indiegala.com/strategic
...its also worth noting that the IndieGala Strategic Storm bundle also includes
Legions of Ashworld. Even though I have several of the other titles in the bundle, think I'm going to grab this just to get Legions of Ashworld.
...and thanks (weateallthepies) for the heads up on the 2 bundle watch groups O0
Just got an email from Steam saying that Warlock II is on sale for 4.99.
I dunno. Is it worth it, oh players of Warlock I?
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 16, 2015, 01:12:27 PM
Just got an email from Steam saying that Warlock II is on sale for 4.99.
I dunno. Is it worth it, oh players of Warlock I?
Interesting. Hard to go wrong for $5. I believe that the first expansion was also recently released, and it is on sale too.
Quote from: steve58 on January 16, 2015, 09:53:23 AM
...its also worth noting that the IndieGala Strategic Storm bundle also includes Legions of Ashworld. Even though I have several of the other titles in the bundle, think I'm going to grab this just to get Legions of Ashworld.
Definitely worth it, especially if you're a fan of
Lords of Midnight. It plays really well and has lots of charm. It's pretty hard though; it took me several attempts just to beat the tutorial scenario.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 16, 2015, 01:12:27 PM
Just got an email from Steam saying that Warlock II is on sale for 4.99.
I dunno. Is it worth it, oh players of Warlock I?
If you liked the first one, you'll enjoy the second.
It's more of the same core game but they improved parts of the interface and some other stuff, along with adding the new game mode(s).
If the expansion is on sale, I may grab that now.
Looks like there's three DLCs and they're all on sale at 75% off each. Looks to be about eleven bucks and change for WII and all three expansions.
Humble Bundle is having a GW sale across the board...go check it out if you're so inclined.
http://tinyurl.com/l4y3fce
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 16, 2015, 05:13:06 PM
Looks like there's three DLCs and they're all on sale at 75% off each. Looks to be about eleven bucks and change for WII and all three expansions.
I didn't bother with the minor DLCs. I don't think there's much to them.
The Naga expansion was my target since it adds a new race and such.
Not sure if anyone are saints row fans, gat out of hell comes out next week and seems like gametop has a a very low price of 4.99...release price is 19.99. No idea if was a pricing mistake. Grab while u can, if you like the series. You get steam code it appears.
http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/saints-row-gat-out-of-hell/118076
The latest pay what you want deal on IndieGameStand is Sky Rogue (https://indiegamestand.com/deal/), a randomly-generated fast-paced arcade flight sim of sorts. It looks like a lot of fun. I might bite on this one.
(Linux, Mac, Windows)
Edit: I bit. :D It is fun. I've only played for 15 minutes just to test. At the start of the game you choose your loadout and aircraft skin then you launch into your randomly-generated world. You're immediately attacked by a swarm of air assets but I think the goal is to bomb/rocket the crap out of ground installations. The targets aren't arbitrary either; destroy the aerodrome and no more aircraft will launch to fight you.
It's very arcadey, in fact it's slightly reminiscent of the old classic Afterburner as you twist and turn improbably in the sky, hurling missiles at your enemies. Weapons magically replenish themselves in time, and that time is generously short. It's a very fast-paced game. Controls seem to be keyboard or controller. W and A control speed, hold Q to switch weapons, space to lock on and shift to fire. Oh and the arrow keys manoeuvre your jet.
Unity of Command Trilogy Bundle (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-UOCTB/unity-of-command-trilogy-bundle) for $6 at Gamersgate for the next ~21 hours.
^^ For a supply-puzzle version of Panzer Generally Big Front Operations, that's a lot of game for less-than-lunch money!
Steam has Insurgency for 70% off - that's $4.49. Even though I am sick of Middle Eastern / modern warfare shooters, I think I will buy in seeing how this game seems to have a bright future in front of it. It is already rivaling (surpassing?) Red Orchestra 2 in terms of average number of players.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/222880/
Quote from: RooksBailey on January 20, 2015, 04:19:26 PM
Steam has Insurgency for 70% off - that's $4.49. Even though I am sick of Middle Eastern / modern warfare shooters, I think I will buy in seeing how this game seems to have a bright future in front of it. It is already rivaling (surpassing?) Red Orchestra 2 in terms of average number of players.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/222880/
Went to purchase because tactical/realistic multiplayer shooter. Already listed as "In Library".
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Quote from: Nefaro on January 20, 2015, 04:38:54 PM
Went to purchase because tactical/realistic multiplayer shooter. Already listed as "In Library".
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LOL! Do you have an opinion on it? Is it worthwhile?
Quote from: RooksBailey on January 20, 2015, 04:49:46 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on January 20, 2015, 04:38:54 PM
Went to purchase because tactical/realistic multiplayer shooter. Already listed as "In Library".
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LOL! Do you have an opinion on it? Is it worthwhile?
My point was this: I didn't even know I already owned it. :uglystupid2:
So, no. I haven't even installed it much less played it.
I vaguely recall wanting it because someone likened it to a more modern Counter Strike setup, but with more tactical shooter style gameplay.
Humble Bundle with a bunch of online card games
https://www.humblebundle.com/?cardgame_bundle
Quote from: bayonetbrant on January 20, 2015, 04:55:54 PM
Humble Bundle with a bunch of online card games
https://www.humblebundle.com/?cardgame_bundle
Yeah, looks good, that one. Not a single game available for Linux though. Bastards. :(
Quote from: bayonetbrant on January 20, 2015, 04:55:54 PM
Humble Bundle with a bunch of online card games
https://www.humblebundle.com/?cardgame_bundle
I can't find almost any of those games on the U.S. Steam store. Are they not available?
Not everything is on Steam, Grasshopper.
Thanks for posting that, Brant. I think I'm going to get the $12 version so I can get Card Hunter.
Quote from: Toonces on January 20, 2015, 11:02:43 PM
Thanks for posting that, Brant. I think I'm going to get the $12 version so I can get Card Hunter.
Yeah I just went for that. Card Hunter is free to play though, you just get some "stuff" at the $12 tier.
Quote from: smittyohio on January 20, 2015, 09:09:49 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on January 20, 2015, 04:55:54 PM
Humble Bundle with a bunch of online card games
https://www.humblebundle.com/?cardgame_bundle
I can't find almost any of those games on the U.S. Steam store. Are they not available?
About half of them (Card Hunter, Dominion Online, Star Realms, Scrolls) aren't on Steam.
Quote from: Arctic Blast on January 21, 2015, 03:04:28 PM
Quote from: smittyohio on January 20, 2015, 09:09:49 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on January 20, 2015, 04:55:54 PM
Humble Bundle with a bunch of online card games
https://www.humblebundle.com/?cardgame_bundle
I can't find almost any of those games on the U.S. Steam store. Are they not available?
About half of them (Card Hunter, Dominion Online, Star Realms, Scrolls) aren't on Steam.
;-) I guess I've never bought anything there that *wasn't* on Steam. They feature it so prominently on their website: $161 worth of awesome card game stuff
Pay what you want
Redeem on Steam Oh well, still an interesting bundle... Hmm, it's for charity.. partially. Would that break my resolution of no new games?
Theme Hospital is free on Origin right now.
Quote from: Nefaro on January 20, 2015, 04:38:54 PM
Went to purchase because tactical/realistic multiplayer shooter. Already listed as "In Library".
This is one of several reasons why I'm (mostly) avoiding buying new games this year.
Quote from: smittyohio on January 21, 2015, 05:25:58 PM
Oh well, still an interesting bundle... Hmm, it's for charity.. partially. Would that break my resolution of no new games?
At the risk of getting into a high-level rabbinic discussion: if it's for charity, fine. O0
Decisive Campaigns: Blitzkrieg 50% off on Steam. $19.99
Armada 2526 Gold Edition is currently on sale at Steam for just $4.99 (75% off). Definitely worth getting at that price.
Door Kickers (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DK/door-kickers) is $10 on Gamesgate for the next ~13 hours or so. A Steam Activation Key is also included (but optional).
Quote from: Martok on January 22, 2015, 04:07:05 PM
Armada 2526 Gold Edition is currently on sale at Steam for just $4.99 (75% off). Definitely worth getting at that price.
Agreed. I might even buy it again just for the convenience of having it on Steam.
Gamersgate is doing a 75%-off sale on most
Assassins's Creed titles this weekend (aside from
Unity, of course).
http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/171/assassins-creed-weekend?aff=ggnews
I just picked up the second game. Sounds like it'd probably be the one I'd enjoy the most.
Quote from: bbmike on January 22, 2015, 05:10:49 PM
Quote from: Martok on January 22, 2015, 04:07:05 PM
Armada 2526 Gold Edition is currently on sale at Steam for just $4.99 (75% off). Definitely worth getting at that price.
Agreed. I might even buy it again just for the convenience of having it on Steam.
I went and did exactly that. 8)
I barely remember it now, but I do remember enjoying AssCreed 2 a lot.
$#&@#$**%...
Pulled the trigger on Star Wars: Rebellion. Also got Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis and Master of Orion 1 & 2. All from GOG.com. Just under $17 for the lot, not too bad.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 23, 2015, 08:34:00 PM
$#&@#$**%...
Pulled the trigger on Star Wars: Rebellion. Also got Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis and Master of Orion 1 & 2. All from GOG.com. Just under $17 for the lot, not too bad.
You have some good 4x space gaming ahead of you BC!
I'm really interested in getting SW: Rebellion at GoG but I finally got my original cd copy to work on my Win8 machine although it wasn't easy. I'll have to monitor GoG and get it eventually. I really love that game.
Starpoint Gemini 2 on sale at GOG for 50% off.
http://www.gog.com/game/starpoint_gemini_2 (http://www.gog.com/game/starpoint_gemini_2)
http://buy.guildwars2.com/store/gw2/en_IE/html/pbPage.buyguildwars2?gclid=CMqA7a6GssMCFYTItAodGxgABg&cid=86:2::::UK:156::
Guild wars 2 75% off...is it good?
Quote from: FlickJax on January 26, 2015, 12:18:18 PM
Guild wars 2 75% off...is it good?
That depends. For PvP I hear it's fantastic, but I always play MMOs for the PvE and, while it captured my attention for a few months, I eventually stopped ignoring the elephant in the room which is the skills system. At first it's fairly unique and a lot of fun, but after a while you realise that the skills are designed mainly for PvP. There's no point having a hotbar full of skills that blind your enemy for a second when AI-controlled mobs only attack every three seconds, or inflict vulnerability for two seconds when vulnerability is almost worthless for solo play.
It's an enormous,
beautiful world though, and the mix of classes and races is certainly interesting. There's never a shortage of stuff to do and virtually all of it gains you XP. You never, ever feel like you need to grind - indeed, levels are almost superfluous in GW2.
At that discount and bearing in mind there's no subscription fee I'd say yes, absolutely. You'll definitely get your money's worth, especially if you want PvP. But if you're a PvE guy, especially solo, you won't still be playing this time next year.
Oh, and the cash shop
sucks.
Quote from: FlickJax on January 26, 2015, 12:18:18 PM
http://buy.guildwars2.com/store/gw2/en_IE/html/pbPage.buyguildwars2?gclid=CMqA7a6GssMCFYTItAodGxgABg&cid=86:2::::UK:156::
Guild wars 2 75% off...is it good?
damn ended
Matrix deal of the week:Magnifico (http://slitherine.com/games/magnifico_pc)
Excellent light strategy/board game is free for IOS and also available for Windows for the princely sum of $1.99 No mention of Android version for some reason. Nonetheless, this was one of my favorite releases of last year in any format.
How is the replayability on Magnifico? Hell for 1.99 I shouldn't even ask.
Android version of Magnifico is also free - just go to Google Play Store. :)
Quote from: Gusington on February 02, 2015, 10:18:10 AM
How is the replayability on Magnifico? Hell for 1.99 I shouldn't even ask.
As replayable as any board game. The Windows version includes several additional maps on which to play (those are sold as DLC for portable versions), and there are several levels of AI players from which to choose.
If this game has a flaw, it's only that multiplayer is not supported.
Cool. DLing now.
Quote from: Shelldrake on February 02, 2015, 10:24:53 AM
Android version of Magnifico is also free - just go to Google Play Store. :)
Hmmm...text doesn't display on my Android tablet. Glad it was free!
Humble Bundle has a
Humble Star Wars Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/) for Name Your Own Price.
Note, minimum price of $1 for Steam Keys
- Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
- Star Wars: Dark Forces
If you beat the average price of ~$10.28, you will also receive the above plus these:
- Star Wars Battlefront II
- Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- Star Wars Republic Commando
If you pay $12+, you will also receive the above plus:
- Star Wars Empire At War: Gold Pack
- Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Gemini Wars is currently 75% off for $3.74 on Steam. Seems to be a mildly interesting space-strategy game with a few 4x elements thrown in.
Quote from: Martok on February 04, 2015, 01:56:47 PM
Gemini Wars is currently 75% off for $3.74 on Steam. Seems to be a mildly interesting space-strategy game with a few 4x elements thrown in.
Link (http://store.steampowered.com/app/216130/)
Quote from: Martok on February 04, 2015, 01:56:47 PM
Gemini Wars is currently 75% off for $3.74 on Steam. Seems to be a mildly interesting space-strategy game with a few 4x elements thrown in.
Trailer has a nice space opera feel to it. Looks like a weekend purchase for me. Thanks for the heads up Martok!
Quote from: Martok on February 04, 2015, 01:56:47 PM
Gemini Wars is currently 75% off for $3.74 on Steam. Seems to be a mildly interesting space-strategy game with a few 4x elements thrown in.
It is a Real Time Strategy (RTS) game - so limited interest for me.
Its pretty bad.
Sniper Elite III 14.99 @ Steam.
A ton of Square-Enix things on sale at Steam this weekend, (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/squareenixpublisherweekend2015/) possibly to capitalize on the coming release of the XBone-only (for now) Tomb Raider Reboot Sequel (aka Rise of the Brown Arrowette) and news that Just Cause 3 is well along in development.
Victory at Sea is 33% off on Steam for a week.
First game of the new year for me..... :P
Barthheart,
Victory at Sea is great. Highly recommended!
A quick question for current owners of the game: watch the video that starts the screenshot selections on the steam page. At about the 32 second mark the carrier seems to launch torpedoes which then shoot ahead weaving back and forth. At first I thought they might be planes launching but they appear way too small and are in the water. What's up with that?
Quote from: Barthheart on February 07, 2015, 06:50:30 AM
Victory at Sea is 33% off on Steam for a week.
First game of the new year for me..... :P
Interested to get your impressions. Reviews on Steam seem mixed.
I bought it.
I'm already reminded a little of Sid Meier's Ace Patrol in that the portraits of your avatar are a little on the cartoony side and they've gone and done that bullshit PC "diversity" crap and made sure we've got a lovely mix of genders and ethnicities for our WWII fleet commanders. You know, like it was in reality.
Sniper Elite III 70% off on Steam!
lol - play nice lads O0
Quote from: Staggerwing on February 07, 2015, 05:34:54 PM
A quick question for current owners of the game: watch the video that starts the screenshot selections on the steam page. At about the 32 second mark the carrier seems to launch torpedoes which then shoot ahead weaving back and forth. At first I thought they might be planes launching but they appear way too small and are in the water. What's up with that?
Those are airplanes not torpedoes.
Wow. Looks pretty goofy.
Sniper Elite II and all DLC on sale for about 11.00 for the next three hours. Purchasing right now :)
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Civil War 2 (http://matrixgames.com/products/500/details/Civil.War.II) for $19.99.
Deal of the Week is back and it's Civil War 2 to hit this week's discount!
This accurate historical operational strategy game places the player in head of the USA or CSA during the American Civil War (1861-1865). So if you are looking for the best Civil War strategy game around, here's your opportunity to grab it for only $ 20.00.
http://matrixgames.com/news/1596/Civil.War.2.goes.on.sale!
Quote from: steve58 on February 09, 2015, 11:00:51 AM
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Civil War 2 (http://matrixgames.com/products/500/details/Civil.War.II) for $19.99.
Deal of the Week is back and it's Civil War 2 to hit this week's discount!
This accurate historical operational strategy game places the player in head of the USA or CSA during the American Civil War (1861-1865). So if you are looking for the best Civil War strategy game around, here's your opportunity to grab it for only $ 20.00.
http://matrixgames.com/news/1596/Civil.War.2.goes.on.sale!
IMHO....a great game and the best of the grand strategy American Civil War games.
Death to Spies is $1.09 CDN on Steam.
Quote from: steve58 on February 09, 2015, 11:00:51 AM
Matrixgames Deal of the Week is Civil War 2 (http://matrixgames.com/products/500/details/Civil.War.II) for $19.99.
Deal of the Week is back and it's Civil War 2 to hit this week's discount!
This accurate historical operational strategy game places the player in head of the USA or CSA during the American Civil War (1861-1865). So if you are looking for the best Civil War strategy game around, here's your opportunity to grab it for only $ 20.00.
http://matrixgames.com/news/1596/Civil.War.2.goes.on.sale!
New update patch coming: v1.05rc8.rar
http://www.ageod-forum.com/showthread.php?38307-Public-Beta-Patch-1-05-RC8-%28February-9th-update%29
Some good changes :)
Imperial Glory80% off = £0.79pWEEK LONG DEAL! Offer ends 16 February
About This GameIt is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. Antagonism between the Empires is at an all time high and war seems inevitable. Millions of men prepare for battle, while the finest strategists draw up their plans for the domination of Europe. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment.
Key Features
Spectacular real-time 3D land and naval battles
Complex battlefields where units can gain higher ground, hide behind cover or use formations to their advantage
A comprehensive turn-based management model with over 50 provinces in Europe and North Africa
http://store.steampowered.com/app/277450/?snr=1_7_7_weeklongdeals_150_1
I vaguely remember Imperial Glory. A game I should've liked but didn't. ???
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 10, 2015, 04:40:29 AM
I vaguely remember Imperial Glory. A game I should've liked but didn't. ???
If I remember correctly it had very good graphics for it's time and had included naval battles, which the total war series didn't at that point. But with that said, I think one of its major turn offs was the battles were on the smaller side and morale was not modeled so you always fought to the death. Didn't last long on my hard drive, especially with the total war series taking off.
^ Maybe worth a look at £0.79p :)
Imperial Glory tactical battles sucked, but the strategic layer is strong enough to make it worth the price, especially if you just auto-resolve the battles.
If you miss the sale GOG has it for $6 US.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 10, 2015, 04:40:29 AM
I vaguely remember Imperial Glory. A game I should've liked but didn't. ???
I didn't like the vanilla battles. Too aRcadeTS. But there was some kind of "realism" mod that improved them years ago.
These days I'd rather take my chances with ETW/NTW & DarthMod.
I remember not picking up Imperial Glory because I had Empire: TW and Napoleon: TW, neither of which did I like very much.
The whole Wargame series is on sale.
Red Dragon is $9.99 and the whole package of three is $12.99 until Friday.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251060?snr=1_41_4__42
If you're only gonna go with one, I'd recommend Red Dragon since it has the most stuff and the game speed option.
This is one I've thumbed many times - full price and sale - and never sprung for.
And I don't think I'm going to now - even at £8 - I just have too many games!
But good heads up! O0
Quote from: Nefaro on February 10, 2015, 03:29:25 PM
The whole Wargame series is on sale.
Red Dragon is $9.99 and the whole package of three is $12.99 until Friday.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251060?snr=1_41_4__42
If you're only gonna go with one, I'd recommend Red Dragon since it has the most stuff and the game speed option.
YES!!!11! O0
Warlock is under $7 for another 20 hours at the Humble Store
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/warlock_mota_complete_storefront
War!!!
Indiegala has a bundle of stuff for $3.89
https://www.indiegala.com/war
For those with GreenManGaming accounts, they have some new releases up for VIP discounts. Evolve, Dying Light, Total War Attilla, and some others are 25%-30% off.
F.E.A.R. and add-ons on sale at GOG for $5. O0
http://www.gog.com/game/fear_platinum (http://www.gog.com/game/fear_platinum)
Bundle Stars has Frozen Synapse Prime (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/frozen-synapse-prime/) for $12.49 for the next ~3.67 days.
Quote from: Arctic Blast on February 11, 2015, 04:27:28 PM
For those with GreenManGaming accounts, they have some new releases up for VIP discounts. Evolve, Dying Light, Total War Attilla, and some others are 25%-30% off.
Getgamesgo has Total War: Attila for 20% off the pre-order ($35.99) too, for all. Steam pre-load key given right now.
Being a British company, they must have a special deal with CA because they always have the TW game pre-orders at such a discounted price. ???
CoH2 Ardennes Assault on Steam for under $14 -- tempted, if only for the new interactive campaign feature...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/317850/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/317850/)
First DCS sale... This week :P
DCS Mid-Winter Sale!
Warm up these cold February nights with a new DCS module! Starting at 18:00 (Moscow time) on Friday the 13th, and lasting for three days, we are offering a huge 70% off sale on most DCS products from our e-shop at::
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
DCS: F-86F Sabre: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Bf 109 K-4: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $8.99 (70% off)
DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $5.99 (70% off)
F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-27 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
DCS: MiG-21Bis: $49.99 to $37.49 (25% off)
Seems the two premium planes (Fw 190 A-3 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/307971/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_9) and La-5 series 8 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/307970/?snr=1_5_9__405)) for IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad are on sale on Steam for $10 each until Feb 21.
..and IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Moscow (http://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/168-developer-diary/page-3#entry231317) has been announced.
Wasteland 275% off = $9.99
Steam Key
http://www.wingamestore.com/product/3633/Wasteland-2/
Far Cry 4 on Steam for 33% off
Very tempted I have to say. Far Cry 3 was one of my fav games of all time
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 14, 2015, 08:45:05 AM
Far Cry 4 on Steam for 33% off
Very tempted I have to say. Far Cry 3 was one of my fav games of all time
Been thinking about this one myself.....has anybody played it extensively and feel it is worth the purchase?
Sod it...bought it. Lets see if this is a patch on Far Cry 3 - if so, it's worth every penny of £30
I meant to say, GR, I don't know if I'll get enough time on this over the weekend to make the purchase worth it for you....I've got rugby, DIY and going on holiday next weekend.
If it's close to FC3, then it's worth it. I might be able to give initial impressions tomorrow.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 14, 2015, 11:52:52 AM
Sod it...bought it. Lets see if this is a patch on Far Cry 3 - if so, it's worth every penny of £30
I meant to say, GR, I don't know if I'll get enough time on this over the weekend to make the purchase worth it for you....I've got rugby, DIY and going on holiday next weekend.
If it's close to FC3, then it's worth it. I might be able to give initial impressions tomorrow.
No worries....after thinking about it, not sure adding another FPS to my gaming list makes sense right, so many unfinished:) But still will be interested in your thoughts, especially if it turns out well. As I was looking around, seemed like there was a number of complaints about long cut scenes that you can't get out of...those always bother me so if true, probably best I stay clear.
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Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 14, 2015, 08:45:05 AM
Far Cry 4 on Steam for 33% off
Very tempted I have to say. Far Cry 3 was one of my fav games of all time
Been thinking about this one myself.....has anybody played it extensively and feel it is worth the purchase?
I've put about 22 hours into it thus far. I'm loving it. It takes all of the good parts from FC3 and polishes it up. Everything seems to function much more smoothly this time around. They've also created a few new types of enemies that make things...interesting (grumble grumble goddamn hunters grumbe grumble).
Crusader Kings 2 DLC up to Charlemagne is on Steam sale.
^Thanks! Just got Charlemagne for 3.74 :)
Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising (steam key)
http://www.simplycdkeys.com/steam/operation-flashpoint-dragon-rising
£0.49p Operation Flashpoint MULTIPLIER reality group (COMMUNITY)
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/OPMRG
Operation Flashpoint Red River http://www.simplycdkeys.com/steam/operation-flashpoint-red-river (steam key)
£0.49p
Quote from: Gusington on February 16, 2015, 08:13:15 PM
^Thanks! Just got Charlemagne for 3.74 :)
Seems it was not as intented : now on sale for 33% off (instead of the previous 75%)
@Pete -- Amazon is still showing it for $3.74 (Steam key). I'd grab it sooner rather than later.
http://www.amazon.com/Crusader-Kings-II-Charlemagne-Download/dp/B00OQ8CW2G/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1424204103&sr=1-1&keywords=crusader+kings+ii+charlemagne
I'm a bit tempted to pick it up myself, but I've just never been able to really get into CKII :-\
Thanks for the tip but i was lucky and got it yesterday at -75%. Steam was kind enough to sent me a e-mail, notifying me an item on my wishlist was on sale.
The deal on amazon is still available but not to anyone outside the US.
Gamersgate has Frozen Synapse Prime (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FSP/frozen-synapse-prime) for $12.50 for the next ~3 days. Includes two copies. Steam keys.
Mount & Blade + expansions reduced
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/weekendsale?gallery&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e6bea736c6-Humble_Store_February_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-e6bea736c6-126569805
Victoria II (-80%) + expansions (-75%)
http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/199/victoria-midweek
Amazon has
SimCity Complete (http://www.amazon.com/SimCity-Complete-Online-Game-Code/dp/B00PZ0DT4E/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1424891269&sr=1-1&keywords=SimCity+Complete) for $16 (PC or Mac).
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This collection is packed with an expanded core game, the SimCity: Cities of Tomorrow expansion pack, and the Amusement Park, Airship, French, British and German City sets.
...and of course, Origin account required for game activation and installation.
I might have jumped on this a year ago, but with
Cities: Skylines (http://store.steampowered.com/app/255710/) getting ready to release on March 10, I think I can wait :)
Sub Command
Until: 2015-03-0613:00
1.87€
http://www.dotemu.com/en/cart/add/p724?destination=cart
Jane's Fleet Command
Until: 2015-03-0613:00
1.87€
http://www.dotemu.com/en/cart/add/p725?destination=cart
Dangerous Waters
Until: 2015-03-0613:00
1.87€
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/717/dangerous-waters
688I Hunter Killer
Until: 2015-03-0613:00
1.87€
http://www.dotemu.com/en/cart/add/p726?destination=cart
Note:
All are DRM free downloads
Or get all 4 together for 5.99 (six hours left) : http://store.steampowered.com/sub/200/
Also on sale : Endless Gold for 8.74 : http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/be/en/pc/games/strategy/endless-space-gold-edition/
Quote from: Pete Dero on March 02, 2015, 06:44:50 AM
Or get all 4 together for 5.99 (six hours left) : http://store.steampowered.com/sub/200/
Also on sale : Endless Gold for 8.74 : http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/be/en/pc/games/strategy/endless-space-gold-edition/
Thanks Pete :)
Endless space gold : -75% : 8.74 € http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/be/en/pc/games/strategy/endless-space-gold-edition/
add voucher B1CYB0-CLSSD1-ARAAGM for an extra 20% off and pay 7.00 €
serious Sam Complete pack $10.00 http://store.steampowered.com/sub/17410/?utm_source=SteamDB&utm_medium=SteamDB&utm_campaign=SteamDB%20Sales%20Page
Every single Sam game.... If you occasionally like to just kill shit and not have to worry about ammo, Sam's your man. It's my go too mindless shooter game. Yea it's on rails, yea it's not very original, but boy do you get lots of crap to kill......F**king Alien scum :knuppel2:
Quote from: -budd- on March 02, 2015, 10:05:18 PM
serious Sam Complete pack $10.00 http://store.steampowered.com/sub/17410/?utm_source=SteamDB&utm_medium=SteamDB&utm_campaign=SteamDB%20Sales%20Page
Every single Sam game.... If you occasionally like to just kill shit and not have to worry about ammo, Sam's your man. It's my go too mindless shooter game. Yea it's on rails, yea it's not very original, but boy do you get lots of crap to kill......F**king Alien scum :knuppel2:
Totally agree. Very visceral and just what the doctor ordered when wanting to kill lots of crap - AND have the ammo to do it.
Greenmangaming VIP Deals (just means you have to be logged in to see the deals)
Total War Attila : 29,19 € (-28%)
EU IV El Dorado : 10,94 € (-28%)
Hell
WEEK LONG DEAL! Offer ends 9 March
Save 67% = £7.58
http://store.steampowered.com/app/312420/
SPINTIRES£6.66 SAVE 67%
ends 44 hours from this post
http://www.bundlestars.com/store/spintires/
Faces of War£0.79 SAVE 80%
ends 44 hours from this post
http://www.bundlestars.com/store/faces-of-war/
If there's anyone left who would like to have Civilization V but who hasn't purchased it yet, now's your chance. Steam is offering Civilization V: Complete Edition for $12.49 (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/36075/?snr=1_4_4__104) U.S. Unless I'm mistaken, the offer includes the base game, its expansions, and all DLC.
I paid more than that for one expansion. :P
Hegemony Rome: Rise of Caesar is part of the Killer Bundle 2.0 (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/killer-bundle-2/) at Bundlestars. $4.99 for
Hegemony Rome and 9 other games...
- Enemy Front
- Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
- 10 Years After
- Reprisal Universe
- Samudai
- Boid
- Blitzkrieg Anthology
- Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
- Redline
...all Steam keys
IL-2 Battle Of Stalingrad is 50% off until the end of the weekend.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/
New maps coming later this year and it looks like they just added custom servers & such. Need to revisit soon.
Still not interested - even at 50% off. There was a time when I would snap something like this up
Good heads up for prop lovers though. O0
http://buy.guildwars2.com/store/gw2/en_IE/html/pbPage.buyguildwars2?_ga=1.96229400.569969953.1425656120
Guild wars 2 on offer again...got it this time
Quote from: FlickJax on March 06, 2015, 11:42:23 AM
http://buy.guildwars2.com/store/gw2/en_IE/html/pbPage.buyguildwars2?_ga=1.96229400.569969953.1425656120
Guild wars 2 on offer again...got it this time
Thank you for that! I've been wanting to catch GW2 on sale for awhile now and keep missing out!
SWORD OF THE SAMURAI
£3.99 £1.59
save 60%
http://www.gog.com/game/sword_of_the_samurai
Windows + Mac + Linux
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.gog.com%2Fupload%2Fimages%2F2014%2F03%2F6a7dea850827c0daa5cbc6410d065eab157ae84d.jpg&hash=045e782f752825599f923cf5b7c31b5b5816888a)
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 06, 2015, 10:20:56 AM
Still not interested - even at 50% off. There was a time when I would snap something like this up
Good heads up for prop lovers though. O0
If you can run RoF ok, can you probably run this ok?
Yeah but be aware that they've stripped the ability of the user to customize graphics options in BoS. You must chose one of four presets.
Also, the game still has very little to offer other than basic dogfighting or ground pounding so if you want anything more engaging than that, it's not worth it.
Thanks!
There is a full-on bloodbath re: BoS on the SimHQ forums.
From what I've read, BoS doesn't sound like a game I'd like- it's not RoF with WW2 birds.
You really might want to do some homework, read some reviews, before you commit to BoS. IMO.
I picked up BoS at full price. I bought on a whim ignoring my usual frugality. I regret buying the game. SDR is right. Not much to see but it is a pretty game graphics wise. Good looks is all it's got going for it though.
They finally released the Full Mission Editor so maybe some user-generated content that adds some depth or variety will come out. The fact that they also stripped out the ability to use mods suggests otherwise though.
Well shit, Wargame: Red Dragon for $10.99 CAN on Steam (75% off)! O0
PAYDAY 2
Offer ends 16 March
save 80% = £4.49
http://store.steampowered.com/app/218620/
GOG has a bunch of EA titles at 60% off this weekend, including (and I'm sure isn't a coincidence) SimCity 2000 Special Edition and SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition.
http://www.gog.com/promo/weekend_promo_electronic_arts_130315?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=yayea
GOG also has Lichdom: Battle Mage on sale for 60% off. Comes to $15.99.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on March 13, 2015, 02:11:36 PM
GOG also has Lichdom: Battle Mage on sale for 60% off. Comes to $15.99.
Have you tried that Jarhead? I've been curious about it.
Quote from: Nefaro on March 13, 2015, 03:32:56 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on March 13, 2015, 02:11:36 PM
GOG also has Lichdom: Battle Mage on sale for 60% off. Comes to $15.99.
Have you tried that Jarhead? I've been curious about it.
Not yet...installing now. Stay tuned, brotha.
Assassin's Creed III, I just bought for 4.99 on Steam. Also grabbed Call of Juarez: Gunslinger for I think 3.99.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on March 13, 2015, 02:11:36 PM
GOG also has Lichdom: Battle Mage on sale for 60% off. Comes to $15.99.
While looking for some information about
Lichdom: Battle Mage, I found a review by SocioPsycho (http://steamcommunity.com/app/261760/discussions/0/610573751160989494/) on the Steam forums. It influenced me enough that I decided not to purchase the game.
Alien: Isolation no longer 66% off at Gamersgate or wherever I saw it yesterday but forgot to post about yet at least didn't break more of my resolution not to buy new games with anyway.
I suppose that could be taken as news that A:I has reached the 66% off stage on sales now, so we may see it again for a spring sale soon. :)
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 14, 2015, 05:59:00 PM
Alien: Isolation no longer 66% off at Gamersgate or wherever I saw it yesterday....
For the next 1 day, 17 hours, and 37 minutes The Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/alien_isolation_storefront) is selling
Alien: Isolation for $16.99 U.S.
Steam week sale (ends 23d march)
* Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star and all DLC -75%
http://store.steampowered.com/app/275290/
* Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager -34%
http://store.steampowered.com/app/308270/
Ship Simulator Extreme Bundle
£2.75, saving 88%!
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/ship-simulator-extremes-bundle/
Victoria Complete Bundle
£3.99 for the Complete Victoria Collection!
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/victoria-complete-bundle/
Hearts of Iron III - Collection
£3.99 for Hearts of Iron III + 20 DLCs
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/hearts-of-iron-iii-complete-bundle/
Supreme Ruler Ultimate 50% off (http://store.steampowered.com/app/314980/) 'till Saturday at Steam.
Sid Meyer's Starships / Civ- Beyond Earth bundle is $27: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/62035/
www.gog.com has many of the best indy RPGs of the last decade on deep discount this week. Since I've played pretty much all of them - I recommend the following (all for around $2.50 to $5.00)
Avadon: The Black Fortress
Avadon 2: The Corruption
Geneforge Saga
Avernum: The Complete Saga
Avernum: Escape from the Pit
Eschalon Book 2 (don't buy book 1 or 3).
You could pick up all of these for less than $20 total and have indy RPG goodness for several years of play.
Quote from: airboy on March 20, 2015, 10:22:53 AM
Eschalon Book 2 (don't buy book 1 or 3).
Why only 2?
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2015, 01:28:26 PM
Quote from: airboy on March 20, 2015, 10:22:53 AM
Eschalon Book 2 (don't buy book 1 or 3).
Why only 2?
I enjoyed and finished 1 whiched prompted me to get 2 which I didn't like and never finished. Never did try 3.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2015, 01:28:26 PM
Quote from: airboy on March 20, 2015, 10:22:53 AM
Eschalon Book 2 (don't buy book 1 or 3).
Why only 2?
1 - movement is too slow and it is annoying.
3 - game way too short. Played like it was released without several areas.
From my understanding, Eschalon Book 2 had the most gameplay in it. That's the only one I have, since I had the same recommendation years ago (" just get Book 2 to start with").
Humble Store has all the Total War series, minus Attila, on sale for 75% off this weekend.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/totalwar/
^ WOW!
Quote from: Nefaro on March 21, 2015, 07:07:54 AM
Humble Store has all the Total War series, minus Attila plus the original Shogun and Medieval, on sale for 75% off this weekend.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/totalwar/
FTFY
It would be more accurate to say it includes the games from Rome 1 to Rome II (still not a bad deal).
I don't see the original Medieval listed. I was actually thinking of playing it w/ Viking invasion but couldn't find my disks.
Gamersgate has Frozen Synapse Prime (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-FSP/frozen-synapse-prime) for $10 for the next ~22 hours
Project Zomboid 40% Off.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/108600/
$8.99
One of my most enjoyable Zombie survival RPGs since it's isometric and not so twitch oriented. Has multi-player too, which could be pretty funny.
In extremely long Early Access period, but quite fun and has a lot of gameplay as-is.
Matrix SotW is Qvadriga, a steal at $10 ($5 for ipad version).
ARMA 3
50% off = £17.99
WEEK LONG DEAL! Offer ends 30 March
http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/
The DOW VU are starting to use this as our infantry sim
https://youtu.be/zUPHT-GOrPM
Arma 3 - Extended Edition
50% off = £22.49
WEEK LONG DEAL! Offer ends 30 March
Includes Arma 3 DLC Bundle
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/60639/
Bargain
Rise of Flight stuff is on sale on Steam right now. Most of it seems to be 60% off, good till the 30th.
Quote from: Bardolph on March 24, 2015, 01:11:12 AM
Rise of Flight stuff is on sale on Steam right now. Most of it seems to be 60% off, good till the 30th.
And on the official RoF website, everything is also on sale there: http://riseofflight.com/store/ (http://riseofflight.com/store/)
Quote from: WallysWorld on March 24, 2015, 10:19:15 AM
Quote from: Bardolph on March 24, 2015, 01:11:12 AM
Rise of Flight stuff is on sale on Steam right now. Most of it seems to be 60% off, good till the 30th.
And on the official RoF website, everything is also on sale there: http://riseofflight.com/store/ (http://riseofflight.com/store/)
What happened to the extra campaigns (e.g. St. Mihiel http://store.steampowered.com/app/244066/). They don't show up on the rise of flight website anymore. Only the Channel Map is available for purchase under the Misc tab.
In the email I got from 777, it states "St.Mihiel campaign is now available for free. Vanderstock, thank you again for this generous and kind decision." Heres the whole email (minus some graphics). ...also explains why I was seeing some "freebies in my acct/hangar.
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Spring Sale and New Site Launch
Dear pilots!
Today we're launching the first season sale on ROF content in 2015. Also, it's the first one after the global website and forum update.
Starting March 23rd and till March 30th all planes and other ROF items are offered with a 60% discount, both in Rise of Flight store and on ROF Steam page as well. Only Ilya Muromets hasn't been included into the offer this time.
And now a few words about our new website that received quite a lot of positive changes. Firstly, we've added the long awaited virtual shopping cart to the Store. You can now put in it as many items as you can and, of course, get a discount depending on how many of them you're buying. Note, that these discount are not applicable to season sales.
Secondly, we removed the border between field and weapon modifications. That old system was not particularly convenient, so we gathered all mods in packs for each plane. Furthermore, everyone who had only one type of modification on a plane gets the other one for free.
St.Mihiel campaign is now available for free. Vanderstock, thank you again for this generous and kind decision.
Personalization packs were given away as gifts to everyone too. Handguns, scarves and other items are not just fancy attributes but an essential part of WWI combat aviation history as well, and we believe we should share them with the community more widely than just by selling these items.
Also, field modifications for Focker E.III and Airco DH.2 are available for free as well.
Rise of Flight forum has changed completely. At the same time we moved as much of the previously created forum content to the new forum engine as possible and established new and perspective boards for all WWI aviation fans and ROF players for many years to come.
So, visit the new ROF site, check out the discounted prices and take care!
All Stars Bundle
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/all-stars-bundle/
£1.59 for 8 must-own Steam games, worth $100!
Tropico 4
Magicka
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.:Clear Sky
Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword
System Shock 2
Deponia
To The Moon
Prime World: Defenders.
GameStop is offering StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/65548) and its expansion Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm/97856) for $9.99 U.S. each, your choice of download or retail boxed (if available).
Quote from: Greybriar on March 25, 2015, 04:05:09 PM
GameStop is offering StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/65548) and its expansion Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm/97856) for $9.99 U.S. each, your choice of download or retail boxed (if available).
I am trying to buy Heart of the Swarm, and damn if the site keeps emptying my cart after trying to purchase and saying I have nothing in it.
Quote from: smittyohio on March 25, 2015, 05:33:23 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on March 25, 2015, 04:05:09 PM
GameStop is offering StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/65548) and its expansion Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm/97856) for $9.99 U.S. each, your choice of download or retail boxed (if available).
I am trying to buy Heart of the Swarm, and damn if the site keeps emptying my cart after trying to purchase and saying I have nothing in it.
GameStop's webstore shows that the retail boxed version of
Heart of the Swarm is "Currently unavailable online" but you may be able to snag a copy at a brick and mortar store.
Quote from: Greybriar on March 25, 2015, 05:56:07 PM
Quote from: smittyohio on March 25, 2015, 05:33:23 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on March 25, 2015, 04:05:09 PM
GameStop is offering StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/65548) and its expansion Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm/97856) for $9.99 U.S. each, your choice of download or retail boxed (if available).
I am trying to buy Heart of the Swarm, and damn if the site keeps emptying my cart after trying to purchase and saying I have nothing in it.
GameStop's webstore shows that the retail boxed version of Heart of the Swarm is "Currently unavailable online" but you may be able to snag a copy at a brick and mortar store.
Yep, just did. It was the download version that kept emptying the cart. Very bizarre. Anyhoo, my local Gamestop was more than happy to sell me a digital download key, and I picked up a yummy Southern Tier Brewing Crème Brulee Stout while I was out and about.
Steam has some righteous sales this weekend, including FSX for $5 and Alien: Isolation for $12.50. Season pass is an additional ~$15.
So Season Pass is all DLC, right? And what's the replayability on this game, anyway?
Gamersgate has Alien: Isolation (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ALIENI/alien-isolation) on for $12.50 USD. Bastards. I just spent $17.99 on it a few weeks ago.
You don't say?
::)
Gamersgate = Steam now? Who knew?
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ALIENI/alien-isolation
"Platforms:PC
Categories:Action, Survival Horror
Publisher:SEGA
Developer:Creative Assembly
DRM:Steamworks (Requires a third-party download and account)"
Don't you get sassy with me boy! :knuppel2:
Steam doesn't give out or accept Gamersgate blue coins (http://www.gamersgate.com/info/reward-program).
That's it, SDR. I challenge you to a duel. Starfury's Fleshlights at 10 paces!
:o
O0
(You have a point, though...) :-[
Do we....do we have to pick them up? I don't anyone wins in that scenario.
Quote from: Toonces on March 27, 2015, 01:07:23 AM
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ALIENI/alien-isolation
"Platforms:PC
Categories:Action, Survival Horror
Publisher:SEGA
Developer:Creative Assembly
DRM:Steamworks (Requires a third-party download and account)"
Don't you get sassy with me boy! :knuppel2:
Also:
System Requirements:
Hard Drive:
35 GB available spacePlus all the DLC will take up additional gigs of space on my hard drive and cost more than the base game.
So I decided to give it a pass and not add it to the backlog of games I already have.
^ Holy crap :o
Thanks for pointing that out, Greybriar. It's a game I'm scared to death of playing but oddly have been waiting for a mega-sale. No way I could fit that on my old decrepit hard drive.
Haven't played it, but my impression is that it has pretty good replayability since the Alien behaves so randomly. Even on one playthrough you're likely to have to reload an area more than once (thus replaying it) due to that! >:D
Meanwhile, I'm a bit wishing I had thought to pick up a Steam version of XCOM Complete (with EW etc.) when it was on sale a week or two ago at half off.
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 27, 2015, 08:08:39 AM
Meanwhile, I'm a bit wishing I had thought to pick up a Steam version of XCOM Complete (with EW etc.) when it was on sale a week or two ago at half off.
The Humble Store is offering the
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/xcom_enemyunknowncomplete_storefront) for $12.49 U.S. It includes:
XCOM: Enemy Unknown XCOM: Enemy Within XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Elite Soldier Pack XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack
Hmm...I admit I don't know much about XCOM. Never played any iteration of it.
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
...that... that can't be possibly right, Gus.
That had to be satire.
In case that wasn't satire...
GET IT NOW!
It's about 50% off and 10% of what you pay goes to charity. Get it now. If you do anything on steam at all, I mean. Get it now.
You can thank me later. And look for more 'classic' X-com games later, which are arguably better in some ways, but this is till awesome in its own ways.
(I was looking for a sale on this for PC -- I already had it on PS3 -- so I could port it to my new Surface.)
Should I get it now? har
Quote from: Gusington on March 27, 2015, 06:47:08 PM
Hmm...I admit I don't know much about XCOM. Never played any iteration of it.
Are you communist?
Eagle Dynamics is having a Spring sale, about 70% off of most of their catalog, except MiG-15.
I also saw Steam has Insurgency on sale for I think $7.99. I haven't played it yet, but I understand it's rather popular for the hardcore crowd. I'm thinking of picking it up.
Quote from: Gusington on March 27, 2015, 06:47:08 PM
Hmm...I admit I don't know much about XCOM. Never played any iteration of it.
What the ...?
Living in a cave. By Gus VanLittleman.
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Quote from: Gusington on March 27, 2015, 08:05:50 PM
Should I get it now? har
Is it too late? >:D Then get it later. ;)
Quote from: bbmike on March 27, 2015, 08:56:27 PM
Quote from: Gusington on March 27, 2015, 06:47:08 PM
Hmm...I admit I don't know much about XCOM. Never played any iteration of it.
Are you communist?
WHY DO YOU HATE JOY AND FREEDOM GUS!!
This is why the xenomorphs are winning. (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fold.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fnew_alien.gif&hash=b65e612c34267c7c80e2e41595da15bed922e71c)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fold.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fnew_alien.gif&hash=b65e612c34267c7c80e2e41595da15bed922e71c)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fold.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fnew_alien.gif&hash=b65e612c34267c7c80e2e41595da15bed922e71c)
I like that even at my advanced age I can shake up the forum a little bit :D
Quote from: Gusington on March 28, 2015, 01:24:13 PM
.... my advanced age....
Advanced for a preschooler? :D
Just bought it. Also noticed that I had bought Spec Ops: The Line at some point.
Quote from: Gusington on March 28, 2015, 02:20:30 PM
Also noticed that I had bought Spec Ops: The Line at some point.
Did you not notice until attempting to purchase it again? :crazy2:
Ha no when I went to redeem my code for XCOM there it was...
Quote from: Gusington on March 28, 2015, 05:37:25 PM
Ha no when I went to redeem my code for XCOM there it was...
Gus, I think you will have great fun with XCOM and the expansion. O0
Can you give me a quick run down of XCOM? The story, style, etc?
turn based, cover seeking, moving forward with fire support and snipers, alien zapping, rocket launching, shotgun to the facing, turn based, research in the base, autopsying turn based awesomeness
Shouldn't that be 'researching in the base-ing'...for consistency?
just buy the god damned game and shut up :P
I did already!
I think that Humble Bundle must be giving away a secret code for The Line: I found one, too, when I logged in to get my Steam code.
I put it up to give away down in the free giveaways to Groghead members. I figure someone somewhere might not have played it yet (and yet like FPShooters). It's worth doing, for anyone at least half interested in a FPS.
Quote from: Gusington on March 28, 2015, 08:17:36 PM
Can you give me a quick run down of XCOM? The story, style, etc?
You have entered a whole new world. Save often. :D
UGeek has summarized accurately; all versions of X-Com back to the 90s could be described that way, too (though except maybe for a lite-version on the Android -- I'm not sure -- no version has had random map generation since the original and its immediate sequel. Or if they did they were notoriously bad; but the original map generator was quite good. Fortunately, this fully upgraded version of the recent remake features a ton of maps so you're unlike to play the same one twice in one playthrough.)
Since my commitment to not buying new games for a while has eroded spectacularly in the past week, I went ahead and picked up Alien: Ishitmasons and its season pass today. The total came in a few bucks under $30, and includes all DLC plus any future released DLC: it was an amazingly discounted sale for such a quality game still being retailed at the initial full price (usually).
I may never play it, but I have it. :o If anyone still hasn't gotten it, well I'm sure a Spring Sale is coming soon and the same deal will be on the way but it isn't likely to get much better anytime soon: 75% discount, and a 50% discount on the Season Pass, which is itself cheaper than buying all current DLC at 50% discount (plus the recent one at full price) and will be good for any future releases (if any).
Planetary Annihilation is 80% off on Bundle Stars.
GamersGate has a couple different types of deals going down right now.
First up, it's apparently Ubisoft Week, where they're rolling out 48-hour sales. First one up is the Assassins Creed titles. (http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/242/ubisoft-exclusive-week?aff=ggnews)
In addition, they have up to 75% off of a number of space strategy games (http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/241/galactic-deals?aff=ggnews) this weekend (through April 6) -- mostly the Endless Space, Sins of a Solar Empire, and Galactic Civilizations series (sorry, GalCiv3 pre-order not included!).
Matrix Easter Sale : everything -30 % http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1646/Happy.Easter!.
Armada 2526 Gold Edition is 80% off at Steam through April 13.
The Matrix/Slitherine sale is still active as of this posting and I'm eyeing GGWTW. Is this game as detail oriented as WITP? Can the air war portion be played separately? I know it's a monster but I was hoping it was more of the 'easy to play but hard to master' kind of game than WITP is. Also, the box version would be $66 v the d/l only version's $56 price. Should I spring for it?
Men of war collectors pack : 8,74 € https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/menofwar_collectorspack_storefront
AI War collection : 3,99 € https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/aiwarcollection_2014_storefront
The Last Federation : 4,99 € https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/thelastfederation_storefront
The Last Federation DLC (Betrayed Hope) : 3,49 € https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/thelastfederation_betrayedhope_storefront
And more .... https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/strategy_midweek/
Unity of command trilogy : 6,99 € http://store.steampowered.com/sub/39258/
I don't own this game, any suggestions or impressions ?
Quote from: Pete Dero on April 08, 2015, 08:52:37 AM
Unity of command trilogy : 6,99 € http://store.steampowered.com/sub/39258/
I don't own this game, any suggestions or impressions ?
Great fun little game, but it is very puzzle like. The AI and the UI are just fantastic. Once you figure out the missions the re-play might be limited.
For that price it's well worth it.
Yeah, Unity of Command is definitely a puzzle game disguised as a strategy game. I understand that's fine for some, but I certainly didn't get what I thought I was getting.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 08, 2015, 09:25:19 AM
Yeah, Unity of Command is definitely a puzzle game disguised as a strategy game. I understand that's fine for some, but I certainly didn't get what I thought I was getting.
I never could put my finger on it until I read these sentiments. There's very few solutions to each scenario, so this is a great way to describe the game. I really want to like it but I just can't.
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 07, 2015, 08:06:02 PM
The Matrix/Slitherine sale is still active as of this posting and I'm eyeing GGWTW. Is this game as detail oriented as WITP? Can the air war portion be played separately? I know it's a monster but I was hoping it was more of the 'easy to play but hard to master' kind of game than WITP is. Also, the box version would be $66 v the d/l only version's $56 price. Should I spring for it?
I just picked up War in the West during the Matrix 30% off sale so I'm not exactly sure about a separate air war portion. There is an air war phase during each turn in which you can do everything from letting the ai do it all up to micro-managing just about everything. It has great depth and detail. Check their website. I seem to remember reading that the first add on will include a strategic air war only scenario or two.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 08, 2015, 10:07:49 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 08, 2015, 09:25:19 AM
Yeah, Unity of Command is definitely a puzzle game disguised as a strategy game. I understand that's fine for some, but I certainly didn't get what I thought I was getting.
I never could put my finger on it until I read these sentiments. There's very few solutions to each scenario, so this is a great way to describe the game. I really want to like it but I just can't.
+1
Quote from: Ubercat on April 08, 2015, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 08, 2015, 10:07:49 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 08, 2015, 09:25:19 AM
Yeah, Unity of Command is definitely a puzzle game disguised as a strategy game. I understand that's fine for some, but I certainly didn't get what I thought I was getting.
I never could put my finger on it until I read these sentiments. There's very few solutions to each scenario, so this is a great way to describe the game. I really want to like it but I just can't.
+1
I do like the game, but as noted it's a puzzle game based on a large-scale simplified version of Panzer General mechanics.
What's worse, the randomness in the game tends to work more in favor of the enemy than otherwise: the time/space constraints for a victory are much harsher than in PG (and most of its variations), so one or two bad dice rolls on the combat can hose you early or late; or a bad stroke of weather at the wrong place on any turn, early or late, can devastate any chance of winning a mission.
You might think, well, each mission only lasts 6 or 8 or 5 turns anyway, so in the worst case scenario a random bad roll kills my chances after only x turns and I can play those again quickly... Except there are routinely two dozen 'pieces' or more for you to manage on each mission, so no turn goes quick.
It's very much an acquired taste. If there's a demo, I absolutely recommend you try that first, Pete.
(Having said that, I'm seriously thinking of rebuying it on Steam just so I can port it easily to my new Surface Pro: I can't figure out how to install it from disc onto a computer with no disc drive. ::) )
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 08, 2015, 12:26:30 PM
Quote from: Ubercat on April 08, 2015, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 08, 2015, 10:07:49 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 08, 2015, 09:25:19 AM
Yeah, Unity of Command is definitely a puzzle game disguised as a strategy game. I understand that's fine for some, but I certainly didn't get what I thought I was getting.
I never could put my finger on it until I read these sentiments. There's very few solutions to each scenario, so this is a great way to describe the game. I really want to like it but I just can't.
+1
I do like the game, but as noted it's a puzzle game based on a large-scale simplified version of Panzer General mechanics.
What's worse, the randomness in the game tends to work more in favor of the enemy than otherwise: the time/space constraints for a victory are much harsher than in PG (and most of its variations), so one or two bad dice rolls on the combat can hose you early or late; or a bad stroke of weather at the wrong place on any turn, early or late, can devastate any chance of winning a mission.
You might think, well, each mission only lasts 6 or 8 or 5 turns anyway, so in the worst case scenario a random bad roll kills my chances after only x turns and I can play those again quickly... Except there are routinely two dozen 'pieces' or more for you to manage on each mission, so no turn goes quick.
It's very much an acquired taste. If there's a demo, I absolutely recommend you try that first, Pete.
(Having said that, I'm seriously thinking of rebuying it on Steam just so I can port it easily to my new Surface Pro: I can't figure out how to install it from disc onto a computer with no disc drive. ::) )
Try this... Copy the whole disc onto a USB driver, and see if you can install from that. If that doesn't work, an alternative is to use your desktop to create an ISO image of the disk, copy it to your surface, mount it (right click option), and install it that way. I think I got a pretty good deal on a portable DVD drive, so that's what i tend to use most of the time. But those other options have all worked for me also.
Quote from: Rayfer on April 08, 2015, 10:41:16 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 07, 2015, 08:06:02 PM
The Matrix/Slitherine sale is still active as of this posting and I'm eyeing GGWTW. Is this game as detail oriented as WITP? Can the air war portion be played separately? I know it's a monster but I was hoping it was more of the 'easy to play but hard to master' kind of game than WITP is. Also, the box version would be $66 v the d/l only version's $56 price. Should I spring for it?
I just picked up War in the West during the Matrix 30% off sale so I'm not exactly sure about a separate air war portion. There is an air war phase during each turn in which you can do everything from letting the ai do it all up to micro-managing just about everything. It has great depth and detail. Check their website. I seem to remember reading that the first add on will include a strategic air war only scenario or two.
Well, I ended up ordering as well. I hope it's not too much for my widdle bwain to even get past the first few turns of a campaign.
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 08, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on April 08, 2015, 10:41:16 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 07, 2015, 08:06:02 PM
The Matrix/Slitherine sale is still active as of this posting and I'm eyeing GGWTW. Is this game as detail oriented as WITP? Can the air war portion be played separately? I know it's a monster but I was hoping it was more of the 'easy to play but hard to master' kind of game than WITP is. Also, the box version would be $66 v the d/l only version's $56 price. Should I spring for it?
I just picked up War in the West during the Matrix 30% off sale so I'm not exactly sure about a separate air war portion. There is an air war phase during each turn in which you can do everything from letting the ai do it all up to micro-managing just about everything. It has great depth and detail. Check their website. I seem to remember reading that the first add on will include a strategic air war only scenario or two.
Well, I ended up ordering as well. I hope it's not too much for my widdle bwain to even get past the first few turns of a campaign.
I haven't touched the campaign yet. The 20 page players guide is used in conjunction with the 7 turn tutorial scenario invasion of Sicily and covers how to work the air war, airborne invasions, sea invasions, etc. etc. It is really well done.
DCS Spring 2015 Sale!
Spring is here and it's time to reward yourself with some new DCS modules at great savings! Take advantage of this sale that runs from Thursday April 9th at 12:00 Moscow time to Monday April 13th at 12:00 Moscow time.
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $8.99 (70% off)
DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $5.99 (70% off)
F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-27 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
DCS: MiG-15bis: $49.99 to $19.99 (40% off)
DCS: F-86F Sabre: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: C-101 Aviojet: $59.99 to $17.99 (70% off)
DCS: MiG-21bis: $49.99 to $24.99 (50% off)
Hawk T.1A for DCS World: $39.99 to $19.99 (50% off)
Smitty, I shall definitely keep that advice in mind! O0
Humble Bundle's weekly thingamajigbob has the following games for a minimum purchase of $7:
Small World 2 Complete Pack
Magnifico
Talisman: Digital Edition
Talisman: Digital Edition Frostmarch Expansion
Catan: Creator's Edition
Ticket to Ride Complete Pack
100% Orange Juice
100% Orange Juice Syura & Nanako Character Pack
I picked up Small World 2 Complete on sale a little while back, and almost picked up Magnifico with the recent Matrixlitherine Easter sale. Already have Talisman, haven't played it yet; I seem to recall the PC version of Catan had some problems, I should check up on that. Don't care about Ticket to Ride. I only recall the title to Orange Juice, nothing about it but presumably it's also a board game conversion like the others in the theme.
:tickedoff:...just picked up Talisman last week...but went ahead and picked up the Small World 2/Magnifico and the Talisman/Frostmarch DLC.
Well - it is on sale...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/327890/
So DCS have a sale on
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FMisc%2FSnap1_zpslahrqo7u.jpg&hash=a8069ee83bc9678b4fc05c1835ae51458c7cbe7c)
Unfortunately, it's not as good in store as the email suggests...
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FMisc%2FSnap2_zpshavp3vg1.jpg&hash=69b8c7a6d01258e43904d3faddf92a9e3830d105)
In truth, it looks like on the surface it's only the Mig-15 that's wrongly priced...but I'd double check before checking out
Yes it is confirmed that the email price for the mig15 is wrong. 29.99 is the sale price. I got the 109k and c101 for 70% off. I'll wait til the 15 goes 70%.
Thanks Skoop. I'll wait for it to go lower. I actually had said I wouldn't buy anything else until I saw this system going further than it has and not just become a DLC cash cow
But I may buy it - when it's cheap cheap :P
Whatever happened to companies taking the hit and fulfilling wrong prices on ads?
I guess I am showing my age.
Quote from: magnus on April 09, 2015, 06:27:12 PM
Whatever happened to companies taking the hit and fulfilling wrong prices on ads?
I guess I am showing my age.
Seriously, I rushed home to buy the Mig15 for $19.99, but at $29.99, I'm inclined to hold off. Big let down, even though we are only talking about a $10 difference.
Matrix's sale this week is "Birth of Rome" for 50% off: http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off! (http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off!)
Quote from: WallysWorld on April 13, 2015, 09:21:08 AM
Matrix's sale this week is "Birth of Rome" for 50% off: http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off! (http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off!)
Of course it is.... since i got it for 30% off last week :(
Quote from: smittyohio on April 13, 2015, 09:23:30 AM
Quote from: WallysWorld on April 13, 2015, 09:21:08 AM
Matrix's sale this week is "Birth of Rome" for 50% off: http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off! (http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off!)
Of course it is.... since i got it for 30% off last week :(
I've known that feeling more than once.
Quote from: WallysWorld on April 13, 2015, 09:21:08 AM
Matrix's sale this week is "Birth of Rome" for 50% off: http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off! (http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off!)
Is this the original release in the series or one of the later add-ons?
Hearts of Iron III complete 14,27 € (-66 %) - http://store.steampowered.com/sub/37223/?snr=1_7_7_weeklongdeals_150_1
Solar War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/340880) is 50% off currently. This looks really good and I'm bloody tempted. Here's a let's play:
^ Thanks for posting that...looks interesting indeed...
The only thing that concerns me is replayability since it's essentially one scenario. But at that price it would be rude not to...
Quote from: Rayfer on April 13, 2015, 12:36:22 PM
Quote from: WallysWorld on April 13, 2015, 09:21:08 AM
Matrix's sale this week is "Birth of Rome" for 50% off: http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off! (http://matrixgames.com/news/1653/Deal.of.the.Week!.Alea.Jacta.Est.Birth.of.Rome.is.50.percent.off!)
Is this the original release in the series or one of the later add-ons?
It was the second release, after the original AJE. Standalone, although they seem to have also created a DLC version for AJE on Steam.
I enjoyed BOR scenarios a bit more than AJE because I found the earlier Republican period more interesting due to the diversity of enemies. You're not mostly fighting other Roman armies in civil wars (as in AJE) but hostile foreign neighbors during Rome's early expansions. The scenarios also generally cover less of the huge map so you don't have to constantly pan/zoom across such great distances on average.
It's still just like AJE, but with different scenarios from a different period.
Humble origin Bundle 2
https://www.humblebundle.com/
For next 14 days
Pay what you want...(yeah i know :) )
Dragon Age Origins
Peggle
Dead Space 2
Medal of Honor Allied Assault Warchest
Command & Conquer Generals
Pay more than the average of $4.76 to unlock!
Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare
Dragon Age 2
Bejeweled 3
Mass Effect 2
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 13, 2015, 01:14:37 PM
Solar War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/340880) is 50% off currently. This looks really good and I'm bloody tempted. Here's a let's play:
I never did pick this up, although it was on my list. Anyone else played this one? How is the replay ability and overall game play....
PE
Quote from: Asid on April 14, 2015, 01:25:07 PM
Humble origin Bundle 2
https://www.humblebundle.com/
For next 14 days
Pay what you want...(yeah i know :) )
Dragon Age Origins
Peggle
Dead Space 2
Medal of Honor Allied Assault Warchest
Command & Conquer Generals
Pay more than the average of $4.76 to unlock!
Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare
Dragon Age 2
Bejeweled 3
Mass Effect 2
Almost got this just for Dead Space 2. Thought I might give DA: O and DA II to my son, whom has neither. Medal of Honor looks good, but it's not on Steam, and neither is C&C Generals. :-\
Amplitude Endless games (Endless Legends, Endless Space, ...) on sale and free to play weekend http://store.steampowered.com/sub/54906/
Humble Weekly Bundle Strategy 2 (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly) has
Frozen Synapse Prime.
Pay what you want for:
- Frozen Synapse Prime (2 copies)
- Shattered Planet
- Skulls of the Shogun
Pay more than the current average to unlock
- CastleStorm
- Bloodsports.TV
Pay $12 or more to unlock!
- Endless Space Emperor Edition
Far Cry 4 on sale on Steam - 40% off and running at £26.99. I know that still sounds high considering it's 40% off but I could not recommend this game highly enough. There's swarms of gaming greatness in this.
ymmv - but if you like open world games with a story you can pop in and out of, some great immersive voice acting, characters and superb graphics - this is one of them.
I bought Solar War by the way, so for those interested, I'll be posting impressions later in the week.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 19, 2015, 03:32:19 PM
I bought Solar War by the way, so for those interested, I'll be posting impressions later in the week.
Looks like 9 hrs before the sale it so if you have a quick first impression that may help before it ends.
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on April 19, 2015, 04:49:37 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 19, 2015, 03:32:19 PM
I bought Solar War by the way, so for those interested, I'll be posting impressions later in the week.
Looks like 9 hrs before the sale it so if you have a quick first impression that may help before it ends.
PE
I've just started a thread.
thanks Huw for the thread you started, I caught the sale.
All Making History games -50% (weeklong Steam deals)
The Great War : 18,49 € http://store.steampowered.com/app/279140/
Warlock Master of the Arcane Complete : 11,99 € (-50 %) http://store.steampowered.com/app/203630/
Pacific Storm Pack 2,09 € http://store.steampowered.com/sub/927/
Somebody is releasing community patches to Pacific Storm Allies - Version 1.7 is released : http://steamcommunity.com/groups/PacifcStormGamers/discussions/1/613938575218163622/#p13
GamersGate has a nice sale going on for both Crusader Kings II and Civilization (III, IV, and V) stuff:
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=ckspring&aff=ggnews
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=ckspring&aff=ggnews
Attila TW on sale @ Steam for ~34.00.
For any Train enthusiasts, BundleStars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/trainz-mega-bundle/) has a nice deal for Trainz Simulator 12 and a lot of DLC. FYI: Trainz: A New Era (http://store.steampowered.com/app/315660/) is coming out soon (actually is available as Early Access)
Pay $3.49 to get the following games/DLC:
Trainz Simulator 12
Trainz Simulator 12 - Aeroplane DLC
Trainz Simulator 12 - Blue Comet DLC
TS12 - BR Class 14 DLC
TS12 - Coronation Scot DLC
TS12 - Nickel Plate HSF
TS12 - PRR T1 DLC
TS12 - SS4 China Coal Heavy Haul Pack
TS12 - The Duchess
Trainz Simulator DLC - CONTZ Pack - Basic Edition
Trainz Simulator DLC - SNCF - AGC Languedoc
Trainz Classic Carbon City
Trainz Murchison 2
Trainz Settle & Carlisle
Train Town
Trainz Trouble
Quote from: steve58 on April 24, 2015, 10:01:06 AM
For any Train enthusiasts, BundleStars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/trainz-mega-bundle/) has a nice deal for Trainz Simulator 12 and a lot of DLC. FYI: Trainz: A New Era (http://store.steampowered.com/app/315660/) is coming out soon (actually is available as Early Access)
Pay $3.49 to get the following games/DLC:
Trainz Simulator 12
Trainz Simulator 12 - Aeroplane DLC
Trainz Simulator 12 - Blue Comet DLC
TS12 - BR Class 14 DLC
TS12 - Coronation Scot DLC
TS12 - Nickel Plate HSF
TS12 - PRR T1 DLC
TS12 - SS4 China Coal Heavy Haul Pack
TS12 - The Duchess
Trainz Simulator DLC - CONTZ Pack - Basic Edition
Trainz Simulator DLC - SNCF - AGC Languedoc
Trainz Classic Carbon City
Trainz Murchison 2
Trainz Settle & Carlisle
Train Town
Trainz Trouble
Can this be played as a low level - sandbox type experience? I had fun with a train simulator 15 years or so ago. But I don't want to spend the time to engross myself in all of the gritty details. I'm a total novice and want to stay that way. But making the pretty trains run across my screen could be an interesting diversion.
Get Games has Shadow of Mordor 60% off. Total comes to $19.99 USD.
Quote from: airboy on April 24, 2015, 11:39:37 AM
Quote from: steve58 on April 24, 2015, 10:01:06 AM
For any Train enthusiasts, BundleStars (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/trainz-mega-bundle/) has a nice deal for Trainz Simulator 12 and a lot of DLC. FYI: Trainz: A New Era (http://store.steampowered.com/app/315660/) is coming out soon (actually is available as Early Access)
Pay $3.49 to get the following games/DLC:
Trainz Simulator 12
Trainz Simulator 12 - Aeroplane DLC
Trainz Simulator 12 - Blue Comet DLC
TS12 - BR Class 14 DLC
TS12 - Coronation Scot DLC
TS12 - Nickel Plate HSF
TS12 - PRR T1 DLC
TS12 - SS4 China Coal Heavy Haul Pack
TS12 - The Duchess
Trainz Simulator DLC - CONTZ Pack - Basic Edition
Trainz Simulator DLC - SNCF - AGC Languedoc
Trainz Classic Carbon City
Trainz Murchison 2
Trainz Settle & Carlisle
Train Town
Trainz Trouble
Can this be played as a low level - sandbox type experience? I had fun with a train simulator 15 years or so ago. But I don't want to spend the time to engross myself in all of the gritty details. I'm a total novice and want to stay that way. But making the pretty trains run across my screen could be an interesting diversion.
Pretty much. Its similar to MS Flight Simulator. Hope in a plane (or train in this case) and off you go. You'll need to know the basic commands to get the engine up and running, braking, stopping, etc. Steam engines are a tad more complex than electric or diesel, but not too bad... You'll also want to know how to activate the track switches.
Graviteam Tactics GamersGate Sale 30% off until May 10
http://www.gamersgate.com/publisher/3561/graviteam
Wolfenstein - The Old Order on sale at Green Man for 25% in the VIP - release is in about 10 days. I am jumping all over that like a cheap bar floozy.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on April 24, 2015, 04:17:02 PM
Get Games has Shadow of Mordor 60% off. Total comes to $19.99 USD.
Sold!
IBomber Defense Pacific Free Steam Key (https://www.indiegala.com/store)
...not a sale, but a cheap freebie. Its a WW2 tower defense type of game... Email addr required!
Scroll down about 3/4 to see the deal.
Quote from: Martok on April 26, 2015, 01:08:12 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on April 24, 2015, 04:17:02 PM
Get Games has Shadow of Mordor 60% off. Total comes to $19.99 USD.
Sold!
Even though I have this on PS4, I picked it up on PC with this sale and have been playing it non-stop ever since. Outstanding game and looks and runs great with my new GTX970.
Matrixgame's Deal of the Week is: Scourge of War: Chancellorsville (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1669/Deal.of.the.Week!.Scourge.of.War:.Chancellorsville.is.on.sale.for.$.14.99!) for $14.99.
Quote from: steve58 on April 27, 2015, 02:25:33 PM
Matrixgame's Deal of the Week is: Scourge of War: Chancellorsville (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1669/Deal.of.the.Week!.Scourge.of.War:.Chancellorsville.is.on.sale.for.$.14.99!) for $14.99.
Quite a deal for one of the best command sims around. O0
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is 75% off on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/260230/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/260230/)
Oh sweet baby Jeebus
https://www.humblebundle.com/?logo&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1164addada-Humble_Might_and_Magic_Bundle&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-1164addada-128123237
Quote from: mirth on April 28, 2015, 06:31:01 PM
Oh sweet baby Jeebus
https://www.humblebundle.com/?logo&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1164addada-Humble_Might_and_Magic_Bundle&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-1164addada-128123237
Yeah, pretty awesome, right? I already have the M&M games, I-VI, but never played the "Heroes Of" ones. I gotta restrain myself, I have board game reviews coming up. DO EET, MIRTH. O0
Thanks for your support. Bastard :P
Just keep in mind that a lot of those Heroes of M&M games use UPlay as their DRM. Some folks may have issues with that...like me.
Not telling you what to do, just advising you to be aware in case it's something that would otherwise alter your purchasing decision. :-X
Quote from: Toonces on April 28, 2015, 08:32:37 PM
Just keep in mind that a lot of those Heroes of M&M games use UPlay as their DRM.
Yeah that certainly would've locked me out...if
any of these games had been available on Linux at all...
Quote from: mirth on April 28, 2015, 06:31:01 PM
Oh sweet baby Jeebus
https://www.humblebundle.com/?logo&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1164addada-Humble_Might_and_Magic_Bundle&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-1164addada-128123237
That is a terrific compilation! Note that HoMM3 is the HD version and does not include its expansions
Armageddon's Blade (http://www.mobygames.com/game/heroes-of-might-and-magic-iii-armageddons-blade) or
The Shadow of Death (http://www.mobygames.com/game/heroes-of-might-and-magic-iii-the-shadow-of-death); so no random map generator in addition to missing many missions, epic campaigns, single scenario maps, and several Shadow of Death campaigns. I would still buy the bundle if I didn't already own everything in it several times over.
I guess for obvious (and painful) reasons they won't do the Manassas battles, but did the old 2nd Man game ever get modded for 1st Man? (I own both but I'm not sure 1 Man will even run on Win8.1, or 2nd Man for that matter; and naturally the game system is better in the later game.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 29, 2015, 06:22:24 PM
I guess for obvious (and painful) reasons they won't do the Manassas battles, but did the old 2nd Man game ever get modded for 1st Man? (I own both but I'm not sure 1 Man will even run on Win8.1, or 2nd Man for that matter; and naturally the game system is better in the later game.)
????
Scourge of War is based more-or-less on a previous game series which simulated the 1st and (with a better engine) the 2nd Battles of Manassas. (I've possibly mis-spelled that.) The devs split for sad reasons, Scourge of War being the result. I own both the previous games (and three of the SoWs), but hadn't ever installed 2nd Man, so was wondering if anyone knew whether the 1st Man scenarios had been modded into the later game.
(When I went looking around in the Matrix forums, I didn't find anyone had created mods for the Manassas battles in the SoW engine; and it's doubtful the devs will ever do them for legal / ethical reasons.)
Looks like you can still buy
Take Command: 2nd Manassas:
http://sites.fastspring.com/norbsoftware/product/takecommand2ndmanassas
That's from a link at Madminutegames.com.
??? On Gamersgate you find this:
QuoteTake Command - 2nd Manassas
"We at Paradox Interactive would hereby officially like to confirm and acknowledge that the rights to the game "Take Command 2nd Manassas" belong to Mad Minute Game. We would like to apologies for having mistakenly offered it as a gifted version under our publishing label via GamersGate".
http://www.gamersgate.com/info/take-command
If I understand the Take Command: 2nd Manassas threads/forums properly, the dev(s) made the game open source a while back. If you surf around on their site there are a ton of mods available for the game now, including the American Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, and some other stuff I don't even recognize. There are also a bunch of Civil War battles/maps including all the normal ones: Gettysburg, Antietam, etc.
I have not tried any of the mods yet, but as I'm about to go back to my dinosaur laptop for a few months, I've been looking into what is out there for TC2M since it should run pretty good on it. I don't think SoW will run well.
http://www.madminutegames.com/mods.htm
There is a bit of a process to adding mods, and it didn't sound intuitive, and I also haven't tried it. So ensure you do your homework before you do anything!
I tried the demo it runs fine on win7 pro, had to buy it O0
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 29, 2015, 06:41:52 PM
Scourge of War is based more-or-less on a previous game series which simulated the 1st and (with a better engine) the 2nd Battles of Manassas. (I've possibly mis-spelled that.) The devs split for sad reasons, Scourge of War being the result. I own both the previous games (and three of the SoWs), but hadn't ever installed 2nd Man, so was wondering if anyone knew whether the 1st Man scenarios had been modded into the later game.
(When I went looking around in the Matrix forums, I didn't find anyone had created mods for the Manassas battles in the SoW engine; and it's doubtful the devs will ever do them for legal / ethical reasons.)
I didn't know exactly what you were talking about since you didn't mention the game title in your post, and this being the Sales Thread.
Take Command: 2nd Manassas works just fine, last I checked. If you want to raise the screen resolution, you have to change some values in a 3rd party mod program in order to change the location of the compass or it will be in the middle of your screen. Unfortunately the camera moved slow as hell last time I ran it on a higher resolution, which was annoying.
Steam has Ultimate General: Gettysburg (http://store.steampowered.com/app/306660/?snr=1_1000_all__120) on sale for $7.49 until May 8.
Quote from: steve58 on May 01, 2015, 11:43:42 AM
Steam has Ultimate General: Gettysburg (http://store.steampowered.com/app/306660/?snr=1_1000_all__120) on sale for $7.49 until May 8.
Sold!
<sigh>
http://www.gog.com/promo/may_the_4th_star_wars_blaster_bundle_280415
Quote from: steve58 on May 01, 2015, 11:43:42 AM
Steam has Ultimate General: Gettysburg (http://store.steampowered.com/app/306660/?snr=1_1000_all__120) on sale for $7.49 until May 8.
Well worth it, finished this last week. The campaign is a lot of fun, graffics are cool, they look like the battle panoramas I us to stare at in civil war books as a kid.
^Is this the game done by Darth Vader, the TW modder?
Quote from: Gusington on May 01, 2015, 07:54:27 PM
^Is this the game done by Darth Vader, the TW modder?
Affirmative.
IndieGameStand (https://indiegamestand.com/deal/) has Sword of the Stars Ground Pounders (http://store.steampowered.com/app/267730/) for "pay what you want" for the next ~85 hours.
Beat the current Average of $2.28 to unlock this game's Bonus Content!
Includes: Ground Pounders High Rez Map Pack, Sword of the Stars: The Pit, Ground Pounders: Tarkan Campaign DLC
I read last night that Darth's next project is Ultimate General: Antietam. There's more info over at Rock Paper Shotgun...uncertain whether Antietam will be DLC or a standalone release yet. Also discussion of other eras and conflicts for future releases with the same engine. Good stuff.
I think the Antietam game will be stand alone. It's an upgrade of the graphics engine. More 3d aspects to the map, but still the same theme.
Victory at Sea50% off = £8.75
SPECIAL PROMOTION! Offer ends 62 hours
The reviews are Pre- patch. Lots of things fixed and added
http://www.bundlestars.com/store/victory-at-sea/
About This GameEngage in epic Real Time Strategy warfare across the Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean, this is naval warfare on a global scale.
It is World War II and the age of the dreadnoughts has passed and naval warfare is being dominated by Aircraft Carriers. Submarines hunt convoys like wolves and the numerous and nimble destroyers rule the oceans.
Destroy enemy battleships, torpedo enemy convoys and hunt the enemy wherever you may find them.
Advance through the naval ranks from a Captain of a Destroyer to an Admiral of a vast fleet. Win medals for your exploits, and help your chosen nation achieve victory in each campaign.
^Just bought it, you bastard.
Probably get Ultimate General next. But for ~20.00 for both I can't really complain.
Just gotta finish pre-loading the new Wolfenstein and then the AoWIII Eternal lords expansion.
CRAZYGAMINGTOWN!
SSTTOOOOPPP ITTT
I've been good. I WILL be good. I won't buy anything. NO. I will not. NOnononononono
Only thing really sorely tempting me is Ultimate General. I'd totally go for the Star Wars sale on Steam right now but I don't have a joystick (thank goodness).
^I can lend you one. Welcome to CRAZYGAMINGTOWN.
Bought Ultimate General too. Hard to resist for 7-fiddy and 1500+ really good reviews.
Thanks for the heads-up Asid - I just picked that one up.
My contribution: Steel Armour, Blaze of War, 30% off on Steam at the moment.
Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition is $3.99 on Steam. Totally worth it.
Dreamfoil Bell 407 for X-Plane43%off = $19.95
for next 20 hours
http://store.x-plane.org/Bell-407_p_299.html
Gamersgate has Daedalic's games on sale for the next day or two.
For those who are into this kind of thing (and I am) there a Dark Eye universe bundle on sale for $15.
You get four really good games:
Chains of Satinav, Memoria, Blackguards, and Blackguards 2.
Chains and Memoria are a two-part adventure game that needs to be turned into a movie. Probably the best adventure game I have ever played: adult (mostly), charming, and poignant.
The two Blackguards games are Daedalic's take on the Dark Eye RPG system (aka Das Schwarze Auge) a German role-playing game somewhat like D&D. TDE/DSA differs from D&D in the German sensibility (that can be good and bad at times, but is always refreshing) and the incredible depth of its backstory.
Steam has the new Icewind Dale:EE on sale at 50% off....$9.99. I have fond memories of the original, actually finished it, but wonder if an EE edition is worth the time and money?
New Bundlestars bundle:
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/killer-bundle-3/
Hope nobody here paid the silly early access cost for Planetary Annihilation.
Merchants of Kaidan looks like a fun little trading game.
Planetary Annihilation
S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Call of Pripyat
Of Orcs And Men
It came from space, and ate our brains
Super Motherload
Merchants of Kaidan
The Original Strife: Veteran Edition
Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey
Survivalist
Spark Rising
I got Planetary Annihilation in a previous bundle and still haven't been able to play it. There's some bug in the middleware they use to provide the UI which crashes the game. Very reproducible. If I'd paid the early access price I'd be royally pissed off (as opposed to the normal amount of pissed off I currently feel).
I haven't played Merchants of Kaidan since its early buggy days, but I can say with some assurance that the devs are regularly patching/updating it (because I never uninstalled it and I see patches pretty frequently). I'm inclined to think this is real progress. But not inclined to play the game again anytime soon to check. But not inclined to delete it yet either.
(Tbh, I forget it's there until it's patched. ;) )
I have a 35% off steam coupon for survivor squad gauntlets. It's currently 30% off i believe you can add the steam coupon on top for 65% off which would be around $3.50 . For some reason i got the coupon after i already purchased it, i supposed to get the coupon earlier as a bonus for having the first game. I purchased at GMG with there coupon and no tax that i have to pay thru steam, so it was about a wash anyway.
For the next two days GamersGate is offering World War 1 Centennial Edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) for 75% off: $5.00 or 5,000 Blue Coins.
Wizardry 6,7&8 on sale at Gamersgate (Steam keys I believe) for $2.25. Lots of old school, party based rpg goodness there.
Quote from: Rayfer on May 06, 2015, 12:07:27 PM
Wizardry 6,7&8 on sale at Gamersgate (Steam keys I believe) for $2.25. Lots of old school, party based rpg goodness there.
Good games, but I think I always spent more time trying to generate characters that weren't wimps with glass bones, than playing the full game. :buck2:
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on May 06, 2015, 12:09:32 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 06, 2015, 12:07:27 PM
Wizardry 6,7&8 on sale at Gamersgate (Steam keys I believe) for $2.25. Lots of old school, party based rpg goodness there.
Good games, but I think I always spent more time trying to generate characters that weren't wimps with glass bones, than playing the full game. :buck2:
LOL...me too. Especially in 8...it had a complex character creation process with lots of options and non-standard fantasy classes.
Quote from: Greybriar on May 06, 2015, 06:02:39 AM
For the next two days GamersGate is offering World War 1 Centennial Edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) for 75% off: $5.00 or 5,000 Blue Coins.
Is that back active on Steam, then?
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 06, 2015, 04:17:12 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 06, 2015, 06:02:39 AM
For the next two days GamersGate is offering World War 1 Centennial Edition (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) for 75% off: $5.00 or 5,000 Blue Coins.
Is that back active on Steam, then?
It isn't sold by Steam but according to its Steam forum (http://steamcommunity.com/app/297090/discussions/0/)
World War 1 Centennial Edition can still be played on Steam.
In any case, $5 is well worth it (assuming someone wants to play a PC adaptation of a monstrous board game of WW1. ;) )
Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue is on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/354600/) now, and it's half price ($20). It's the same price at the Matrix/Slitherine store. If you add Case Blue to your shopping cart on the Matrix/Slith store, you are given the option of adding Warsaw to Paris for another $20.
http://matrixgames.com/store/434/Decisive.Campaigns:.Case.Blue
http://slitherine.com/games/DC2
Here's how to get Steam keys if you buy the games from Matrix/Slitherine http://steamcommunity.com/app/354600/discussions/0/613957600528941725/
Quote from: amandachen on May 07, 2015, 02:01:01 PM
Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue is on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/354600/) now, and it's half price ($20). It's the same price at the Matrix/Slitherine store. If you add Case Blue to your shopping cart on the Matrix/Slith store, you are given the option of adding Warsaw to Paris for another $20.
http://matrixgames.com/store/434/Decisive.Campaigns:.Case.Blue
http://slitherine.com/games/DC2
Here's how to get Steam keys if you buy the games from Matrix/Slitherine http://steamcommunity.com/app/354600/discussions/0/613957600528941725/
Sold :)
Homefront is being sold for 5$ on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/55100/
Goddammit
Quote from: Tpek on May 09, 2015, 03:10:00 PM
Homefront is being sold for 5$ on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/55100/
Is it any good?
I played Homefront a few years back - borrowed a friend's copy of it.
I'd be hesitant to buy it now but for $5 it's probably worth it, if you're just aiming for single-player gameplay. The single-player campaign is way, way too short, but the shooting battles can be fun, especially if you like Red Dawn and have a shoot-the-Commie itch to scratch (I mean the original Red Dawn, not that Godawful shite remake). Multiplayer is supposed to be decent but I never touched that aspect and I don't have any idea if it's still active or not.
The whole idea of North Korea invading the US is utter nonsense so the entire premise is hard to wrap my head around (gee, sounds like a certain movie I just panned). But, if you don't take it too seriously, yeah, it's probably worth that discounted price.
^Yeah man...the remake was so SO horrendous but gaming it with Homefront would be fun.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on May 09, 2015, 03:32:32 PM
The whole idea of North Korea invading the US is utter nonsense so the entire premise is hard to wrap my head around (gee, sounds like a certain movie I just panned). But, if you don't take it too seriously, yeah, it's probably worth that discounted price.
Some people just take Obama's 2-term presidency really really hard :P
Matrix still have this deal with the Decisive Campaigns games as Case Blue is their Deal of the Week.
Quote from: amandachen on May 07, 2015, 02:01:01 PM
Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue is on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/354600/) now, and it's half price ($20). It's the same price at the Matrix/Slitherine store. If you add Case Blue to your shopping cart on the Matrix/Slith store, you are given the option of adding Warsaw to Paris for another $20.
http://matrixgames.com/store/434/Decisive.Campaigns:.Case.Blue
http://slitherine.com/games/DC2
Here's how to get Steam keys if you buy the games from Matrix/Slitherine http://steamcommunity.com/app/354600/discussions/0/613957600528941725/
That reminds me I need to activate my Case Blau copy on Steam...
GRAVITEAM TACTICS: OPERATION STAR + dlc'S @ 80% OFF
http://store.steampowered.com/search/?snr=1_4_4__12&term=GRAVITEAM
SPECIAL PROMOTION! Offer ends 18 May
I just noticed that Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog is on Steam for $29.99.
Quote from: Labbug on May 14, 2015, 10:42:16 AM
I just noticed that Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog is on Steam for $29.99.
If only there was a review we could read to see if it was any good..... ::)
Quote from: Labbug on May 14, 2015, 10:42:16 AM
I just noticed that Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog is on Steam for $29.99.
ACCORDING TO THE PROPHECY!
Currently on sale at Steam this weekend: a bunch of Capcom games, up to 80% off.
Currently including on sale: Lost Planet, and its prequel Lost Planet 3.
Currently not on sale at Steam again: Lost Planet 2.
Confused amusement again: priceless.
Iceberg Interactive stuff on sale at Steam right now.
I recall someone recently talking about trying:
Starpoint Gemini 2
when it went on sale. Now's you're chance (60% Off).
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/iceberg/
Quote from: Nefaro on May 14, 2015, 04:20:29 PM
Iceberg Interactive stuff on sale at Steam right now.
I recall someone recently talking about trying:
Starpoint Gemini 2
when it went on sale. Now's you're chance (60% Off).
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/iceberg/
Were they saying good things about it?
Big Hitters like Grim Fandango Remastered, Blackguards 1&2, Wasteland 2: 25-75% off
http://www.gog.com/promo/weekend_promo_big_hitters_150515?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=Big_Hitters_Split_Promo
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Quote from: bbmike on May 14, 2015, 05:48:04 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on May 14, 2015, 04:20:29 PM
Iceberg Interactive stuff on sale at Steam right now.
I recall someone recently talking about trying:
Starpoint Gemini 2
when it went on sale. Now's you're chance (60% Off).
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/iceberg/
Were they saying good things about it?
I'm curious about this title as well. I watched a few Let's Try videos but still can't make up my mind about Starpoint Gemini 2.
OPERATION STAR + dlc'S @ 75% OFF
http://store.steampowered.com/search/?snr=1_4_4__12&term=GRAVITEAM
Week long deal ends 25th May!
Note: was 80% off on Steam until today but this is a new offer
Matrix is having a sale on Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1697/Deal.of.the.Week!.Panthers.in.the.Fog.25.percent.discount!). Anyone know if there is a good review on it somewhere? :P
Civ: Beyond Earth is 50% off on Steam for the next 43 hours. So what's the final verdict with this one, anyway? Is it literally Civ with a sci-fi skin, or closer to Alpha Centauri, or what?
Nice long discussion on the game here:
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=11503.msg338506#msg338506
IMO, it has more of a feel of a DLC and not a full stand-alone game. That's not to say it's NOT fun...I just feel fandom was kind of shivved a tad with this one. Angry Joe's sentiments about the game are pretty much spot-on the same as mine; he can pretty much tell you better than I could, at least in his own special short-bus kind of way:
Thanks Banzai Cat. That was a good review. Frankly, it's pushed me slightly more toward a purchase at this price point. I don't think I'd pay full price for it. However it's on sale until Wednesday which happens to be pay day so I may well pick it up if I'm not distracted by something else in the meantime.
Bleh, Angry Joe. Well, at least he's not as bad as that eXplorminate guy.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thocp.net%2Fsoftware%2Fgames%2Fconsoles%2Fmattel%2Fpictures%2Fmattel_football_large.jpg&hash=00ebce935eeb3d0975909f4057d39d6442b0e094)
This game was magnitudes of order higher in the enjoyment factor for me than the demo to Beyond Earth was. I'll pass. Too many other great distractions to spend my money on than to give it to Sid Vicious.
^HA I loved that frickin' game!
And the Smiths song.
Yeah, those old football games were pretty damn fun!
Just an amazingly insightful analysis as ever, bbmike.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 19, 2015, 12:40:16 AM
Just an amazingly insightful analysis as ever, bbmike.
Apologies, I've been watching a lot of "Let's Play" videos lately and find some of them very irritating.
As for Beyond Earth, it feels like a very big, detailed mod for Civ5 to me. I'm hoping the new 2.0 patch/Expansion will help. It's not worth full price but I think it is worth the current sale price.
Quote from: bbmike on May 19, 2015, 10:58:43 AM
As for Beyond Earth, it feels like a very big, detailed mod for Civ5 to me. I'm hoping the new 2.0 patch/Expansion will help. It's not worth full price but I think it is worth the current sale price.
Yeah that's pretty much my feeling too from the research I've done in the last 24 hours. I'll buy it at this price as soon as I'm paid tomorrow I think. I wouldn't have paid £30 for it.
Pandora sale (-66% - Steam key) https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/pandora_firstcontact_storefront
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 21, 2015, 04:31:36 AM
Pandora sale (-66% - Steam key) https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/pandora_firstcontact_storefront
Nice! I would get it at that price if I didn't already own it.
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 21, 2015, 04:31:36 AM
Pandora sale (-66% - Steam key) https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/pandora_firstcontact_storefront
I enjoyed testing the beta but I have so many unplayed games that another game purchase would just be crazy. :idiot2:
Quote from: Martok on May 21, 2015, 01:39:15 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 21, 2015, 04:31:36 AM
Pandora sale (-66% - Steam key) https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/pandora_firstcontact_storefront
Nice! I would get it at that price if I didn't already own it.
Absolutely, same here. Pandora is a great game, and unusually for me, I also highly recommend the expansion.
Score! Got LA Noire Complete for $6!
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/lanoire_completeedition_storefront
Perfect timing as I have fallen in love with noir cinema and stories lately.
Quote from: RooksBailey on May 24, 2015, 08:21:32 PM
Score! Got LA Noire Complete for $6!
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/lanoire_completeedition_storefront
Perfect timing as I have fallen in love with noir cinema and stories lately.
Doesn't that have additional DRM...i mean besides steam.
Well, it makes you sign into the Rockstar Social Club, but that is all I am aware of.
Rise of Flight has 70% off on everything (except the Sikorsky S-22) until June 1st: http://riseofflight.com/store/ (http://riseofflight.com/store/)
Train Fever 66% off on Steam.
Gorky 17
WEEK LONG DEAL! Offer ends 1 June
-86% = £0.55
http://store.steampowered.com/app/253920/?snr=1_7_7_weeklongdeals_150_3
About This Game
November 2008. NATO intelligence services report that, for reasons unknown, the Russian military has destroyed GORKY 17, one of the old Soviet "Secret Cities". A year later NATO takes over a former Russian secret base built on Polish soil. Diggers discover a laboratory complex in the completely demolished town. After examining the wreckage, NATO decides to leave the lab as it is. But shortly afterwards the town's previously deserted streets are suddenly teeming with hordes of grotesquely deformed creatures. Word soon gets out to the media, making it impossible for NATO to simply destroy the site. So troops are ordered to hermetically seal the area. Nobody is allowed in or out. A team of three NATO specialists under the leadership of the Canadian Cole Sullivan is sent in to examine the horrifying events on the ground.
Will they discover the terrible secret of "Gorky 17"? And more important - will they live to tell about it? Be prepared for intrigue, betrayal and even some romance. A host of multiple-choice dialog scenes present you with constant choices - many of which can have some unpredictable effects ...
FEATURES:
The combination of adventure, RPG and strategy elements gives the game a uniquely original feel
The best of three genres: (1) exploration and interaction with a challenging world (2) character development and (3) challenging high-level tactical combat.
A thrilling Sci-Fi story with enthralling dialogs
An easy-to-learn, intuitive, multi-faceted user interface
A spooky soundtrack lends each location a special atmosphere
Fully 3-dimensional real-time rendered characters with flexible skeleton animation and detailed textures
A life-like environment with impressive 3D weather effects
Spectacular 3D effects for weapons, including transparencies, particle-based explosions, colored lighting, texture and vertex animations
Picked up Shadowrun: Dragonfall Director's Cut yesterday for $5 on Steam - ka-ching chummer!
Gorky 17 sounds interesting, but be warned (and this was from a positive Steam reviewer):
QuoteSome of the advertised features are little strange, like the "multiple-choice dialog", there was not a single dialog where you could choose anything, I think there was totally only about 30 lines of dialog in the whole game, so that about the "enthralling dialog". [...] The skills you can train are mostly useless, I think that only luck and HP were useful enough to put points in. [...] Be warned, it might not work on newer machines. I got it running on my old laptop (WIN7) but it didn't even start on my new desktop setup (with Win7 also), always crashed on the start. Even on my laptop it still crashed sometimes in battles, it has really bad bug in the second last fight, where it would crash every time I killed the last monster in the battle, and the only way around it was skipping that battle with cheat-code.
It sounds like it didn't translate well. ;)
Comments about crashes from a single reviewer, however sincere, don't hold much water. Now if the forum was flooded with people complaining about crashes, that would be a different matter. Besides, he did say it works on his laptop running Win7 but not his desktop running Win7? Sounds like a hardware compatibility problem.
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 26, 2015, 09:58:20 AM
Gorky 17 sounds interesting, but be warned (and this was from a positive Steam reviewer):
QuoteSome of the advertised features are little strange, like the "multiple-choice dialog", there was not a single dialog where you could choose anything, I think there was totally only about 30 lines of dialog in the whole game, so that about the "enthralling dialog". [...] The skills you can train are mostly useless, I think that only luck and HP were useful enough to put points in. [...] Be warned, it might not work on newer machines. I got it running on my old laptop (WIN7) but it didn't even start on my new desktop setup (with Win7 also), always crashed on the start. Even on my laptop it still crashed sometimes in battles, it has really bad bug in the second last fight, where it would crash every time I killed the last monster in the battle, and the only way around it was skipping that battle with cheat-code.
Struck out the possibly anomalous crash issue, left in the other complaints.
Distant Worlds -50% on steam (deal of the day) http://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/
Humble Weekly Bundle Relic Entertainment (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay what you want ($1 minimum for Steam Keys) to get:
- Company of Heroes 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition
- Company of Heroes Complete Edition
- Company of Heroes 2 Soundtrack[www.allmusic.com]
- Bonus Digital Extras[humblebundle-a.akamaihd.net]
Pay more than the current average to also get:
- Company of Heroes 2
- Company of Heroes 2 - The Western Front Armies: US Forces
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Pay $15 or more to also get:
- Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 28, 2015, 12:10:55 PM
Distant Worlds -50% on steam (deal of the day) http://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/
You can also buy
Distant Worlds: Universe for 50% off directly from Matrix Games (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/515/details/Distant.Worlds.-.Universe) or Slitherine (http://www.slitherine.com/games/dwu_pc) for $29.99 (download) or $44.99 (Boxed Edition).
Quote from: steve58 on May 28, 2015, 02:42:36 PM
Humble Weekly Bundle Relic Entertainment (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay what you want ($1 minimum for Steam Keys) to get:
- Company of Heroes 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition
- Company of Heroes Complete Edition
- Company of Heroes 2 Soundtrack[www.allmusic.com]
- Bonus Digital Extras[humblebundle-a.akamaihd.net]
Pay more than the current average to also get:
- Company of Heroes 2
- Company of Heroes 2 - The Western Front Armies: US Forces
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Pay $15 or more to also get:
- Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault
Wow. That is a ridiculous amount of gaming there.
Quote from: Greybriar on May 28, 2015, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 28, 2015, 12:10:55 PM
Distant Worlds -50% on steam (deal of the day) http://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/
You can also buy Distant Worlds: Universe for 50% off directly from Matrix Games (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/515/details/Distant.Worlds.-.Universe) or Slitherine (http://www.slitherine.com/games/dwu_pc) for $29.99 (download) or $44.99 (Boxed Edition).
Apparently it's for 48 hours only, though. So act quickly!
That Relic deal is silly and it makes me feel bad about myself.
So you bought it as well?
No I already have almost everything in there...that I bought at full price at release :'(
It's silly and kind-of schizophrenic. If the information is listed correctly, the Bundle provides the first game and expansion of Dow1, but not its arguably best official version (Dark Crusade) nor its most complete version (Soulstorm) recently being made more complete by the Ultimate Apocalypse mod. So unless you're buying them for the story missions (which are admittedly pretty fun) there isn't much point.
Whereas, the DoW2 games are ALL ABOUT the ongoing story -- yet the extension to the Bundle is missing a crucial chapter in the expansion to DoW2-1 (or however we're supposed to call the first DoW2 game).
Perhaps this is some effect of the Steam versions of some of those games not having their multiplayer servers ported correctly yet?
^The thing I noticed first was the absence of Soulstorm.
Soulstorm is great for the full 1080p with extra races in skirmish. The campaign mode is bizarre. When you have to refight a map you have won, you lose everything. No base. In all the others you keep your advancement.
Regarding Gorky17: I bought/finished it on a sale a few months ago.
In my opinion, it's an excellent game if you want sort of a light version of X-Com's tactical gameplay meets RPG, with some horror added to the mix.
I didn't experience any bugs and maybe a couple crashes with Windows 8.1 on my PC from around 2010. I don't know what "the bug in the second last fight" refers to. There's a boss near the end that can only be hit after it attacks you, which might make you quit if you don't know about it.
There isn't really much choice in the game, and the final battle is rather lame. There were some spiritual sequels, but nothing too good.
What the game does have, is enjoyable tactical gameplay. You're not very likely to lose if you know what you're doing, but if you treat it like a casual but entertaining experience, it's certainly worth it.
You can use a variety of firearms and projectile weapons, mostly with limited ammunition. Each time you use a weapon, you gain invisible weapon XP that will eventually improve your level for that weapon. There are also melee weapons, and you want to level up your skill for those too as it saves you a lot of ammo over time. There's a good chance you'll run out of ammo if you use only firearms, particularly if you don't explore the maps, and you don't want to start some of the more difficult battles with just some pistol rounds. Even using melee often, I tended to have just a handful of automatic rifle rounds per character until late in the game.
Your team/party consists mostly of the guys you start with, but from time to time another NPC will tag along as a partymember for a while. At one point, you can "choose" between which NPC you want to have in your party by not going to a certain area, but that's really all the choice there is regarding party members. That's not really a problem in my opinion, as you can essentially customize their "class" by giving them specific weapons.
The game can eventually become rather easy because there are numerous weapons that can stun/freeze your opponent and even bosses can be stunned. IIRC, there are darts, tasers and a sort of liquid nitrogen thrower that you can use to stun your enemies. Many of the enemies in the later stages are immune to 1 or 2 of the weapons, but not all 3.
If you use a weapon on a certain enemy and it is immune or vulnerable to that weapon/damage type, the game will store that information and show it whenever the enemy appears and you move your mouse over to it. The stun weapons aside from darts all have a range of 1 hex and unlimited ammo, but a cooldown. Later in the game, you will find 2 or 3 of most of them, which makes it possible to keep an enemy stun-locked.
You move around in a game world without active enemies. At various spots, you'll get dropped into a tactical combat sequence where enemies or bosses will appear. Each boss is introduced through a short video sequence. You're basically thrown into various tactical puzzles that you have to "solve". The battles themselves use the usual turn-based IGOUGO system. Either you, an ally you don't control or the enemy moves first and then everybody else moves.
The battlefield is divided up into squares, and there are numerous weapons that make use of that by hitting a line, square or rectangular area or a certain number of blocks. The flamethrower, for example, hits targets one square in front of you and then a horizontal line of three blocks as seen from the character (like the Tetris block with three squares and a square on top in the middle).
Exploring your surroundings is important, you'll find crates and some parts of the environment which you can interact with if you have a certain item or weapon. If you don't explore, you will miss out on some good weapons. You'll also encounter fewer enemies, so you'll also miss out on weapon experience. Some of the enemies can be challenging, particularly the ones that hit really hard or have an area of effect attack.
Whenever your characters gain a level, they can spend some points on some attributes. I'd suggest spending all points on critical hit chance until that's maxed out. The hit chance is generally good enough and I believe it gets better as weapon proficiency increases anyway. You'll rarely miss.
According to Steam, my playtime was 11 hours to finish the game, but that seems too low. I'd say it was closer to 15 or so. I guess either my internet connection dropped a few times, or the game crashed a few times and I don't recall it.
For a sci-fi/horror-themed tactical/RPG experience on the side that's enjoyable and won't take you too long to actually finish, it's certainly worth it at the discount price.
GOG is having a sale on some interesting titles...
F/A-18E Super Hornet (http://www.gog.com/game/f_a_18e_super_hornet), 3.99 (normally 9.99)
Shattered Steel (http://www.gog.com/game/shattered_steel, kind of a 'Mech sim), 2.39 (normally 5.99)
Subwar 2050 Complete (http://www.gog.com/game/subwar_2050_complete), 2.39 (normally 5.99)
Battle Chess Special Edition (http://www.gog.com/game/battle_chess_special_edition), 2.39 (normally 5.99)
Kingpin: Life of Crime (http://www.gog.com/game/kingpin_life_of_crime), 3.99 (normally 9.99)
Freespace 2 (http://www.gog.com/game/freespace_2), 3.99 (normally 9.99)
I think all the Descents are on sale too, three different bits for 2.39 to 3.99 I think.
Quote from: JasonPratt on May 28, 2015, 07:45:31 PM
It's silly and kind-of schizophrenic. If the information is listed correctly, the Bundle provides the first game and expansion of Dow1, but not its arguably best official version (Dark Crusade) nor its most complete version (Soulstorm) recently being made more complete by the Ultimate Apocalypse mod. So unless you're buying them for the story missions (which are admittedly pretty fun) there isn't much point.
Whereas, the DoW2 games are ALL ABOUT the ongoing story -- yet the extension to the Bundle is missing a crucial chapter in the expansion to DoW2-1 (or however we're supposed to call the first DoW2 game).
Perhaps this is some effect of the Steam versions of some of those games not having their multiplayer servers ported correctly yet?
It probably has a lot more to do with publishers wanting people to buy the 'missing' content. :)
^^ Your cynicism realism disturbs me. ;)
Anyone interested in the upcoming Batman : Arkham Knight probably wants to go save 40% on the preorder over at Green Man Gaming.
75% off Wargame: European Escalation, Airland Battle, and/or Red Dragon on Steam. Expires in ~48 hours.
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/45320/ (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/45320/)
Gamersgate started their summer sale today.
It's a pretty massive list with some good deals in there.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on June 01, 2015, 06:20:39 PM
Gamersgate started their summer sale today.
It's a pretty massive list with some good deals in there.
Saw that. For once, I'm honestly glad I'm broke right now. ::)
Amazon has started its Summer Sale on Digital Games (http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&bbn=11846801&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&qid=1342981750&rh=n%3A468642%2Cn%3A!11846801%2Cn%3A229575&rnid=11846801&tag=grogheads-20). (U.S. only, sorry.)
GOG Summer sale started:
http://www.gog.com/ (http://www.gog.com/)
Quote from: donkey_roxor on June 03, 2015, 10:03:56 AM
GOG Summer sale started:
http://www.gog.com/ (http://www.gog.com/)
One of my old favorites,
Disciples II Gold (http://www.gog.com/game/disciples_2_gold), is on sale right now for 85% off. Now would be a good time to get it for $1.49 U.S.
"Includes the original Disciples II: Dark Prophecy and all 3 expansion packs: Guardians of The Light, Servants of The Dark and Rise of The Elves."
Slitherine Bundle at Humble:
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
Pay what you want gets you:
Conquest! Medieval Realms
Frontline: Road to Moscow
Battle Academy
Rise of Prussia Gold
$6 gets you:
Qvadriga
Hell
$10 gets you:
Close Combat: Gateway to Caen
Pretty nice bundle though I own a couple I think.
Fudge. Was going to post this.
Pardon me while I go exercise my PayPal...
DCS Sale
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/index.php
Glad I waited, got the mig-15.
GOG has Age Of Wonders 3 at 75% off.
http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition
The DLCs are 33% off.
Quote from: Nefaro on June 09, 2015, 11:17:52 AM
GOG has Age Of Wonders 3 at 75% off.
http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition
The DLCs are 33% off.
Steal of a deal!
Quote from: Bison on June 09, 2015, 11:21:10 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on June 09, 2015, 11:17:52 AM
GOG has Age Of Wonders 3 at 75% off.
http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition
The DLCs are 33% off.
Steal of a deal!
Are there only the 2 DLC's? For $33 you can get the whole shebang.... very tempting.....
Quote from: Barthheart on June 09, 2015, 11:26:45 AM
Quote from: Bison on June 09, 2015, 11:21:10 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on June 09, 2015, 11:17:52 AM
GOG has Age Of Wonders 3 at 75% off.
http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition
The DLCs are 33% off.
Steal of a deal!
Are there only the 2 DLC's? For $33 you can get the whole shebang.... very tempting.....
Yes, just the two big DLCs.
I use the GOG version, myself. The base game has a serial key, the DLCs do not and just install on top. Base game has some login thing with Triumph Studios that I did once, but you don't actually need to log in to play or install ever again. Not even sure if you need to create a login at all.
Quote from: Barthheart on June 09, 2015, 11:26:45 AM
Quote from: Bison on June 09, 2015, 11:21:10 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on June 09, 2015, 11:17:52 AM
GOG has Age Of Wonders 3 at 75% off.
http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition
The DLCs are 33% off.
Unfortunately I purchased AoW3 on Steam so will have to wait until the Steam sale to pick up the DLC.
Steal of a deal!
Are there only the 2 DLC's? For $33 you can get the whole shebang.... very tempting.....
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star + DLC
80 - 85% off
until 22nd June
http://store.steampowered.com/app/275290/?snr=1_7_7_151_150_1
Humble Weekly Retroism (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Nam
- F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter 2.0
- Command H.Q.
- Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)
Pay $5 to also get the following:
- Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
- Darklands
- Sid Meier's Covert Action (Classic)
- Sword of the Samurai
STEAM SUMMER SALE HAS STARTED
Oh really? I hadn't noticed!
Rise of Flight is also having their summer sale with items 50-60% off: http://riseofflight.com (http://riseofflight.com) Also on sale on Steam.
The newly released Sikorsky S-16 is available: http://riseofflight.com/store/aircraft/sikorsky-s16/ (http://riseofflight.com/store/aircraft/sikorsky-s16/)
That's the S-16.
We wants the ILYA MUROMETS (S-22), we does. And we wants it on sale.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Friseofflight.com%2Fm%2Fstore%2Fplane%2FSikorsky_S22%2Fright.png&hash=3801016e1585cafa49b6c1ec0be7e143d2b3a8ec)
Something about that plane is quite sexy.
The Felixstowe is a fun BUFF to fly, and it's a flying boat to boot!
IndieGala has Frozen Synapse Prime for $2.37 (https://www.indiegala.com/store/product/frozen-synapse-prime/328600) for the next ~9 days. I'd be surprised if it got that low on Steam during the sale.
Blackguards franchise bundle is currently $9 Cdn on Steam. Tempting, although reviews are mixed.
Anything I say about this should be taken with a grain of salt because I'm a huge fan of The Dark Eye, but the Blackguards bundle is well worth it.
A lot of the negative reactions to the game come from people who don't like to put a lot of thought into what they play. If you don't take the trouble to understand the rules and how the game works, you're going to be in for a very frustrating experience. This is not a sandbox. You don't build your fantasy character according to what you think would be cool, you build up characters according to what will work in the TDE/DSA game system.
One of the biggest complaints (and the developers could have been a tad clearer about this) is that people see that a character has a 90% hit chance, but draws blood less than half the time. That happens because the target usually has a 90% chance of making a successful parry (which he can only do once) and 50% chance of a successful dodge (which a character uses when he's out of parries). And even if a blow isn't parried or dodged, there's still a chance that some or all of the damage will get absorbed by the target's armor. If you do the math, your character with a 90% hit chance has a lot less than an even chance of drawing blood. I don't have any trouble wrapping my head around that concept, but people who want their fantasy alter-ego's to be invincible supermen who always get one shot kills are going to be in for a shock.
What you have to understand about Blackguards is that the main character is not your alter ego: he's a character in a story that someone else has written, and what you're supposed to do is be a competant actor and play the part.
Humble Bundle E3 Digital Ticket 2015 (https://www.humblebundle.com/twitche3)
Note: some of these items are just DLC; base game required.
Pay what you want:
- WildStar Standard Edition [www.wildstar-online.com] (30-day subscription)
- Warframe 7-day Credit and Affinity Booster Packs [warframe.com]
- Ghost Recon Phantoms E3 Avatar and Starter Packs (UPlay)
- Twitch Turbo 30 days subscription (for new subscribers)
- World of Warships Closed Beta Key + Bonus Items and World of Tanks Invite Code
- Magicka Wizard Wars Exclusive Staff and Blade (Steam DLC)
- Psychonauts + Humble Store 30% off Grim Fandango Coupon
- Humble Store 10% off Coupon
- PAYDAY 2 Electarodent and Titan Masks (Steam DLC)
- Company of Heroes
- Age of Empires II HD Edition: The Forgotten Expansion DLC
- SMITE Loki Pack and Xbox One Closed Beta Key
Pay more than average and also get:
- Medieval II: Total War + Humble Store 25% off Total War: ATTILA Coupon
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Guaranteed Beta Access Code (UPlay)
- Cities in Motion 2 + Humble Store 10% off Paradox Games Coupon
Pay $2 more than average and also get:
- PAYDAY 2 Base Game + Mask of the Moon and Borsuk Masks (DLCs)
Bundlestars
Legions of War Bundle (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/legions-of-war-bundle/) Pay $1.99 for:
- Legions of Ashworld
- World War 2: Time of Wrath
- The Campaign Series: Fall Weiss
- Strategic War In Europe
- Storm Over the Pacific
- 1953: NATO vs Warsaw Pact
Bundlestars
Shockwave Bundle (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/shockwave-bundle/) Pay $3.49 for:
- Frozen Synapse Prime (Double Pack)
- Drakensang: The River of Time
- 140
- Vertical Drop Heroes HD
- Riptide GP2
- Lilly Looking Through
- Boson X
- Two Digits
- Visibility
- Smugglers 5: Invasion
Quote from: Shelldrake on June 14, 2015, 06:00:28 AM
Blackguards franchise bundle is currently $9 Cdn on Steam. Tempting, although reviews are mixed.
I second what Philippe said. I really enjoyed both of the Blackguards games. The second one is streamlined in response to the complaints of players not familiar with the Dark Eye rules (I'm not either but I wasn't complaining) so you don't have to worry as much about fiddling all the skills, stats, and attributes.
If you like turn-based tactical games that offer up a good deal of choice on the battlefield, then buy these titles.
I see that the RPG Drakensang is up as part of one of the bundles Steve linked to. I highly recommend that as well if you like a well done party based RPG.
Drakensang and Drakensang River of Time (with or without Phileasson's Secret) are good titles. Demonicon is a different kettle of fish. I'd call it drek, but I haven't managed to hold my nose long enough to play it to the point where I could reasonable call it one thing or another. There's another Dark Eye game that came out in the last few years that seems to be even worse, but I can't recall the name and it's really on-line Dark Eye exploitation.
Short answer: Buy Blackguards and Drakensang, don't buy Demonicon.
Dominions 4 is currently 75% off in the steam sale. Trying to decide whether I will enjoy it enough to get past the hideous graphics.
Quote from: weateallthepies on June 16, 2015, 11:13:28 AM
Dominions 4 is currently 75% off in the steam sale. Trying to decide whether I will enjoy it enough to get past the hideous graphics.
It's pretty much the deepest, most involving strategy game there is outside of wargaming, with an unparalleled multiplayer experience and truly astonishing replayability. Are you going to deny yourself that because of the
graphics? ;)
Quote from: Huw the Poo on June 16, 2015, 12:38:40 PM
Quote from: weateallthepies on June 16, 2015, 11:13:28 AM
Dominions 4 is currently 75% off in the steam sale. Trying to decide whether I will enjoy it enough to get past the hideous graphics.
It's pretty much the deepest, most involving strategy game there is outside of wargaming, with an unparalleled multiplayer experience and truly astonishing replayability. Are you going to deny yourself that because of the graphics? ;)
So how hard is it to get into? I was a bit put off by comments about there being no real story behind it, I like a bit of theme and story.
I'm not usually a graphics snob but it didn't even look retro or simplistic, it just looked ugly.
Hmmmm...
Heh, well, theme it has, in spades. No story though - it's literally a game of conquest, each and every time. Your one and only goal is to dominate the opposition.
I'm not going to lie to you, it is hard to get into. There are simply so many mechanics, so much to bear in mind as you take each turn, and so many different units, spells, nations, items and so on. You will agonise over every decision, and in later (and bigger) games you can literally spend hours taking a single turn (hours isn't necessary by any means, but like Chess, the more thought you put into your strategy, the better your chance of succeeding).
The manual is extremely comprehensive though and I think there's even a rudimentary tutorial if memory serves. The Internet is littered with AARs and strategy discussions, and there are some let's play videos on Youtube. There are even some very seasoned players right here on Grogheads.
It's 75% off. I really think you should give it a punt if the graphics are the only thing holding you back.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on June 16, 2015, 12:38:40 PM
Quote from: weateallthepies on June 16, 2015, 11:13:28 AM
Dominions 4 is currently 75% off in the steam sale. Trying to decide whether I will enjoy it enough to get past the hideous graphics.
It's pretty much the deepest, most involving strategy game there is outside of wargaming, with an unparalleled multiplayer experience and truly astonishing replayability. Are you going to deny yourself that because of the graphics? ;)
Yes - and don't judge me Welshman! :P
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 16, 2015, 01:09:52 PM
Yes - and don't judge me Welshman! :P
Sorry? I couldn't understand a word of that! :P
Dominions - I just don't see it
Tried playing 3 found it boring, are all these mechanics everyone goes on about hidden?
Quote from: FlickJax on June 16, 2015, 04:04:39 PM
Dominions - I just don't see it
Tried playing 3 found it boring, are all these mechanics everyone goes on about hidden?
This makes me want to cry.... :'(
Quote from: Bison on June 16, 2015, 04:45:10 PM
Quote from: FlickJax on June 16, 2015, 04:04:39 PM
Dominions - I just don't see it
Tried playing 3 found it boring, are all these mechanics everyone goes on about hidden?
This makes me want to cry.... :'(
LOL
Confuses me.
The Ship is on sale at Steam for $1.99.
A useful buy if we ever get around to re-staging grogheads nautical murder night.
Pillars of Eternity is 33% reduced on Steam as a Daily Deal.
Distant Worlds Universe is back at 50% off on steam.
Also Shadowrun Boston thingy is at 66% off.
Back to Blackguards for a minute: not sure how long this'll be true (maybe only another twenty minutes), but the collection of all Blackguards games currently costs less than Blackguards 2 by itself, even when that's also discounted!
Picked up the series consequently, since I didn't have any of it.
Quote from: FlickJax on June 16, 2015, 04:04:39 PM
Dominions - I just don't see it
Tried playing 3 found it boring, are all these mechanics everyone goes on about hidden?
....yes. Yes it is. Only after learning the hidden subtleties of the game will you be able to summon an army of Ghidoras to guard the succubus who is spreading the religion of your flying undead octopus into a region inhabited by giant Norse fairies (who aren't Norse giants, those are in the next region over) led by a pool of blood; and give your three-headed dragons bags which allow them to breathe underwater.
But if you aren't worthy of doing that, you won't.
DailyIndieGame (http://www.dailyindiegame.com/gamedeal_BattlePlanAmericanCivilWar_1.html) has Battleplan: American Civil War for $0.99 for the next ~52 hours or so...
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 18, 2015, 11:48:44 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on June 16, 2015, 04:04:39 PM
Dominions - I just don't see it
Tried playing 3 found it boring, are all these mechanics everyone goes on about hidden?
....yes. Yes it is. Only after learning the hidden subtleties of the game will you be able to summon an army of Ghidoras to guard the succubus who is spreading the religion of your flying undead octopus into a region inhabited by giant Norse fairies (who aren't Norse giants, those are in the next region over) led by a pool of blood; and give your three-headed dragons bags which allow them to breathe underwater.
O0
>:D
Quote from: Nefaro on June 18, 2015, 04:18:43 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 18, 2015, 11:48:44 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on June 16, 2015, 04:04:39 PM
Dominions - I just don't see it
Tried playing 3 found it boring, are all these mechanics everyone goes on about hidden?
....yes. Yes it is. Only after learning the hidden subtleties of the game will you be able to summon an army of Ghidoras to guard the succubus who is spreading the religion of your flying undead octopus into a region inhabited by giant Norse fairies (who aren't Norse giants, those are in the next region over) led by a pool of blood; and give your three-headed dragons bags which allow them to breathe underwater.
O0
>:D
Nope - I guess it just isnt for me
Humble Store has Napoleon: Total War (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/napoleon_totalwar_storefront) on sale for 200 pennies in honor of 200th Anniversary of The Battle of Waterloo through June 22.
GOG.com's Summer Sale is winding down. Sale Finale (http://www.gog.com/) for the next ~46 hours...
I really want to get AssCreed Rogue but I promised myself to wait until it dips lower than 30.00 on Steam. I can get it on Amazon (physical copy) for 29.00...what to do...
Gus, the 'physical copy' will probably be a box with a long-outdated disk and a Steam Code. Buy the box, enter the Steam Code into Steam, D/L the whole game, and then use the disk as a spinning window ornament on a string.
You're right, but somehow I just want the damned price over at Steam to go lower. I get some kind of weird satisfaction that way...
Quote from: Gusington on June 19, 2015, 09:48:22 PM
You're right, but somehow I just want the damned price over at Steam to go lower. I get some kind of weird satisfaction that way...
A number of distributors - Steam included - have missed me snagging some items in their sales because the price hasn't hit that "sweet spot". I get yer Gus.
The sweet spot in my book is $14.99. Once a game dips below $15, if I have any interest in it, I'm almost certain to buy at that point. Which is why I really wish Steam had an "Under $15" tab in its Sales menu, in addition to the existing Under $10 and Under $5 tabs...
Anyone remotely interested in racing games, Project Cars is a huge 40% off at £23.99. A great game at full price (£40), a steal at that price imo.
JD, where do you fall down on the timeless "Project Cars" vs. "Assetto Corsa" debate? I'm tempted to pick one of these up but opinion seems deeply divided about them. I'd probably prefer something not too hardcore, since I've never really played driver sims -- PC seems to be the preferred one in that case -- ? And can one play comfortably with an Xbox controller?
I can't comment on XBox controllers I'm afraid. I would never recommend driving a driving game with a controller - but that's just me and I believe controllers have got much better over the years.
I know Project Cars is being used quite widespread with controllers.
As for one or the other - mmm. Difficult. For me they are both fantastic fun.
PCars has a large amount of cars, a large amount of tracks and a better career system - though I'm only part way through it at the moment
Assetto Corsa has a better "driving" feel - you can feel the car losing grip and pull it back more often than not
They are both great and both deserve a place on your HD if you enjoy driving sims.
Having said all that - Assetto Corsa has not been fired up since I bought pCars. It's that good imo. I'm not removing AC - but I'm not going back to it at the moment. I'm having way too much fun with pCars.
I also think both are quite appealing even if you aren't looking for something hardcore. For pure fun though, I have to say pCars has the edge. The whole "overall" package is just more complete.
All imo of course.
Very helpful -- thanks for the feedback. O0
I loved driving games as a kid but haven't played one in years...how easy is each of the above to get into?
I've played driving sims for years so I'm probably not the best person to ask.
Both interfaces are kinda quirky, but for sheer "jump in and drive" fun, pCars imo.
Most of the games JD posts up are meant to be played with a wheel. Trying to play AC or the F1 games with a controller is equivalent to playing Il-2 or Falcon with a controller.
If you're not going to invest in a wheel setup, I'd recommend going with a more arcadey driving game than the ones JD posts up. Sorry, I don't have any recommendations.
Age of Wonders III is 9.99 on Steam, so I grabbed a copy. Not sure my PC can keep up with it, it's already crashed once running it.
Quote from: Toonces on June 21, 2015, 07:42:03 AM
Most of the games JD posts up are meant to be played with a wheel. Trying to play AC or the F1 games with a controller is equivalent to playing Il-2 or Falcon with a controller.
If you're not going to invest in a wheel setup, I'd recommend going with a more arcadey driving game than the ones JD posts up. Sorry, I don't have any recommendations.
I would generally agree - but I have heard pCars plays well with a controller. I'd confirm that round about though if I were you.
It's not something I would do or ever really recommend - you just can't beat a wheel.
Grid 2 play well with an Xbox controller and of course you have the Need for Speed series and Burnout Paradise.
So short answer sounds like neither AC or pCars is user friendly...
^ not at all. The interface is quirky. Just not as streamlined as they should be perhaps.
But in terms of driving, both are very user friendly. I would say pCars is more fun but AC is a bit more realistic in terms of handling. AC is definitely a lot better in the damage department.
I love driving games and I have been using them for years - but I am no hardcore simmer. I'm probably mediocre. And I do NOT know how to mess with car settings to get better grip and times.
In short - if I can race it a beginner can race it.
As for GRID - avoid like the plague. The series was plagued with a problem where you could take a hairpin turn at breakneck speeds. I never, EVER could drive and enjoy the GRID series. I was incredibly frustrated with the physics Codies were using.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 22, 2015, 02:43:23 PM
I would say pCars is more fun but AC is a bit more realistic in terms of handling. AC is definitely a lot better in the damage department.
http://www.projectcarsgame.com/home/announcing-project-cars-2
http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=162593
The Project CARS website announces Project CARS 2, as Slightly Mad Studios unveils plans for a sequel to the racing game they released just six weeks ago. They are crowdfuding this through the WMD Portal, though they do not specify how much capital they are looking to raise. Here's word:
With over 10 years of heritage and pedigree making some of the world's most memorable and successful racing franchises – such as GTR, Need For Speed, and Test Drive – Slightly Mad Studios once again pioneered and innovated in 2015 by launching the critically-acclaimed and best-selling Project CARS; a game wholly funded and created by a passionate community of racing fans from around the world.
With tens of thousands of players testing the game, giving feedback on it, and creating assets for it throughout development, Project CARS has been hailed as a true competitor to long-established stalwarts, and as the market leader in both visual fidelity and technical expertise.
With an existing schedule of ON DEMAND content already underway to continue providing Project CARS with fresh new features, updates, and great things to play with throughout the year, Slightly Mad Studios now turns its attention to the future with the announcement of the continuation of the franchise with Project CARS 2. And once again, the sequel will be created, tested, and ultimately approved by you – the gamers - through the WMD Portal crowd-funding platform.
Not really a sale : http://www.wmdportal.com/projects/project-cars-2/
Lowest price :
BRONZE £50
Regular PC build access (usually daily) during development
Can read & post on the Project CARS 2 forum
Digital Standard Edition version of Project CARS 2 (PC)
Bronze Member playar avatar identification in-game
Exclusive Project CARS 2 Bronze Member wallpaper
This is going to be tough to pass up. Borderlands Humble Bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/
I don't own any of the Borderlands games...yet.
How are those Borderland games? The screenies I've seen make them look a bit like cartoons.
Quote from: Staggerwing on June 23, 2015, 06:51:46 PM
How are those Borderland games? The screenies I've seen make them look a bit like cartoons.
Everyone raves about them. I was a bit put off by the look as well, but at that price I'll give em a try.
Ah what the Hel, it's only money. I'll bite.
I thought it looked cartoony as hell, buy my roommate on the boat absolutely loved the games and played them to death.
From what I saw, I think a lot of you will groove on them. I can't think of an easy comparison, but think something like Fallout 3, on rails, with those graphics. Something like that.
Both Borderlands 1 and 2 are REALLY fun games. I can't recommend 'em enough. Stick with 1 - it might take a bit to really get into it, but it's got a ton of entertainment. BL2 just makes it even better, IMO.
Quote from: Staggerwing on June 23, 2015, 06:51:46 PM
How are those Borderland games? The screenies I've seen make them look a bit like cartoons.
open world with lots of guns.......I mean lots of guns. Think elder scrolls in a different environment.....and lots of guns. BL2 has more varied environments. The graphics are cell shaded graphics...with lots of guns. did i mention there's lots of guns. Good co-op also..with lots of guns.Finished BL1 twice, haven't finished 2 yet but i'm deep into it.
How many guns are there?
there's a few................................ FU*K NO, THERE'S LOTS OF GUNS ;)
Ok, so not on rails, but it sort of reminded me of FO3. Good description above ^.
Well I just bit on the Borderlands Humble Bundle. May God have mercy on my soul.
Ticket to Ride is 80% off on Steam.
Total War sale + Free play this weekend.
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/free_total_war_weekend_2015/
Incidentally, both the original Shogun and Medieval Total War (Gold Edition) titles are now available on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/345240/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/345260/
Imperial Glory£0:39
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/imperialglory_storefront
Praetorians£0:39
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/praetorians_storefront
Imperial Glory is actually a fairly entertaining game similar to the Total War series. Praetorians looks good too. I may have to look into it. O0
..a few Independence Day sales going on:
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Matrixgames
To celebrate Independence Day we are offering a 10% discount on any purchase!
The coupon is only valid once, so make sure you use it wisely. You only have this week-end to use the coupon as the sale will expire on Monday 6th at midnight Pacific Daylight Time (9am CEST/ 3am EDT)
To use the coupon just type this code before checking out!
IndependenceDay10%
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1740/Independence.Day.Sale!
The Humble Store is having a DRM-Freeeeeedom Sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store)
BundleStars (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/) is having a 48-hour Paradox Sale. EUIV: Art of War is $4.99.
Happy 11th birthday Graviteam!
4 July
30% off until July 13http://store.steampowered.com/app/286280/
http://www.gamersgate.com/publisher/3561/graviteam
Been waiting for a discount on Steam - thanks for the heads-up Asid.
anyone has john tiller or hps game on sale
Quote from: simcityrefund on July 08, 2015, 06:41:51 AM
anyone has john tiller or hps game on sale
NWS Online Store used to sell physical copies of HPS games at discounted prices, but I don't see any on offer now that they moved the store to Ebay. It also usually took awhile for your order to show up as I don't think they keep some of it in their own stock (just a guess).
They still have the online store as well.
http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo.net/
(http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo.net/)
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on July 08, 2015, 03:29:39 PM
They still have the online store as well.
http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo.net/
(http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo.net/)
The selection is not even close to what it once was.
Nope. I suspect he's just selling off his remaining stock and not replenishing. I bought HPS's Defending the Reich from him a few months ago and I see it's now off the list of available games.
Unity of Command + Blackturn
$1.91
Excellent
https://indiegamestand.com/deal/
Huh. Wonder why Red Turn isn't included...?
I bought an utter ton from NWS back in the day -- there was a time I bought most of my Matrix things through him -- and my orders always arrived pretty promptly; but I probably bought things he actually had in stock at the time.
Elite Dangerous -33% on Steam for the weekenddeal
Quote from: Pete Dero on July 09, 2015, 12:50:35 PM
Elite Dangerous -33% on Steam for the weekenddeal
On my Steam wish list but at $40.00 it's still too high for my budget.
I just picked up Tropico 4 (http://www.gog.com/game/tropico_4) and the Tropico 4 - Complete DLC Pack (http://www.gog.com/game/tropico_4_complete_dlc_pack) for $4.99 each (total price $9.98 U.S.) on GOG.com.
Dont forget WITE is on sale in steam off 30 percent
http://store.steampowered.com/app/370540/
IF you dont have it that the lowest price you can get officially. Paid ofr it full price sadly
Jesus, $55.99 WITH 30% off for WitE? Pass. I want this game, make no mistake...but damn, that's way the hell out of my price range.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 10, 2015, 09:28:56 AM
Jesus, $55.99 WITH 30% off for WitE? Pass. I want this game, make no mistake...but damn, that's way the hell out of my price range.
agreed I dont have that much spare cash to spend on games anymore :(
Quote from: FlickJax on July 10, 2015, 11:23:31 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 10, 2015, 09:28:56 AM
Jesus, $55.99 WITH 30% off for WitE? Pass. I want this game, make no mistake...but damn, that's way the hell out of my price range.
agreed I dont have that much spare cash to spend on games anymore :(
+1
I can get away with $5, maybe $10 if I push it, going under the wife's radar. I do sixty bucks and it's my ass.
Nice to know the value of one's ass.
That, and I just can't rationalize spending that kind of money on a monster game that I probably won't ever get around to punching the counters on. Oh wait, this is a computer game... Logic still holds: I'll never have the time to really play it, so why should I spend that much for something I'll only look at from time to time?
All-Star Game Special!
OOTP 16 is 50% Off! MLB Manager 2015 is 60% Off!
http://cdnsite.ootpdevelopments.com/newsletters/nl0166/index.html
Matrixgames is having a
Battle of Kursk Anniversary Sale! (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1744/Battle.of.Kursk.Anniversary.Sale!)
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To commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Kursk we are offering a 25% discount on some of the best Eastern Front games we have in the catalogue. Don't forget that Gary Grigsby's War in the East is also currently promoted with a 30% discount on both the main game and the bundled pack including all expansions!
Here is the list!
- Close Combat: Cross of Iron
- Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel
- Panzer Command: Ostfront
- Battle Academy 2
- Frontline: Road to Moscow
The coupon is only valid once, so make sure you use it wisely. You only have this week-end to use the coupon as the sale will expire on Monday 13th at midnight Pacific Daylight Time (9am CEST/ 3am EDT)
To use the coupon use the code Kursk-25 before checking out!
Total War weekend over at Humble Bundle, if you don't already have every release and DLC :)
I almost but on R:TW2 for $12.49, but it's 35GB. My hard drive currently has 39GB free space. I'll have to pass for now. :-\
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 10, 2015, 08:11:30 PM
I almost but on R:TW2 for $12.49, but it's 35GB. My hard drive currently has 39GB free space. I'll have to pass for now. :-\
It's ok to delete a game or 20. Trust me. You'll be ok.
Quote from: Bison on July 11, 2015, 05:01:09 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 10, 2015, 08:11:30 PM
I almost but on R:TW2 for $12.49, but it's 35GB. My hard drive currently has 39GB free space. I'll have to pass for now. :-\
It's ok to delete a game or 20. Trust me. You'll be ok.
lol - heresy! :idiot2:
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 10, 2015, 08:11:30 PM
I almost but on R:TW2 for $12.49, but it's 35GB. My hard drive currently has 39GB free space. I'll have to pass for now. :-\
"You're going to need a bigger boat"
Quote from: Gusington on July 10, 2015, 07:45:20 PM
Total War weekend over at Humble Bundle, if you don't already have every release and DLC :)
How do you find it? I went over there and don't see a search folder? Interested in the Rome Deal, so I won't have to keep using my Son's ID!
EDIT: Nevermind found it.. Bundle Store Tab O0
Quote from: chemkid on July 10, 2015, 02:15:38 PM
All-Star Game Special!
OOTP 16 is 50% Off! MLB Manager 2015 is 60% Off!
http://cdnsite.ootpdevelopments.com/newsletters/nl0166/index.html
Been waiting for that!
Last day for the Sentinels Of The Multiverse PC port 50% Off Sale:
http://www.indiegala.com/store/product/sentinels-of-the-multiverse/337150
(Steam key)
Quote from: Nefaro on July 12, 2015, 12:02:32 AM
Last day for the Sentinels Of The Multiverse PC port 50% Off Sale:
http://www.indiegala.com/store/product/sentinels-of-the-multiverse/337150
(Steam key)
Seems like a good deal...I held of purchasing it when first came out....but maybe time now.
Panzer Corps (http://store.steampowered.com/app/268400/?snr=1_4_4__43) is on sale for $9.99 U.S. at Steam. It and all its DLC is 50% off.
Victory at Sea, $7.49, Steam key over at the Humble Bundle store. I'm thinking about it, not sure?
Quote from: Rayfer on July 13, 2015, 12:40:21 PM
Victory at Sea, $7.49, Steam key over at the Humble Bundle store. I'm thinking about it, not sure?
I picked it up during the recent Steam sale. It is not Great Naval Battles but I am enjoying it for what it is.
Weekend sale on Steam for Alien: Isolation ($12.49) as well as an 'Alien Collection' (with 11 items including AvP, Aliens: Colonial Marines, and some DLCs, all for $7.49).
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/72920/
^Hmm, very tempting...
True confession: I played the first couple of hours of A:I because I had seen enough already to feel safe messing around up until a certain point. I don't know what kind of tensions I'd've been under if I hadn't already figured out the Alien would start stalking until X-point in the plot.
I have since stopped playing because I'm clearly approaching X-point in the plot.
Thanks, yep, had a good time, I'll, uh, get around to moving on with the game later when I get around to it... (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fold.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2Fnew_alien.gif&hash=b65e612c34267c7c80e2e41595da15bed922e71c)
I found it incredibly creepy...stopped playing - partly because of that :'(
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 17, 2015, 12:43:21 PM
I found it incredibly creepy...stopped playing - partly because of that :'(
Pansy. No wonder you all wear skirts. :P
Quote from: Huw the Poo on July 17, 2015, 12:46:37 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 17, 2015, 12:43:21 PM
I found it incredibly creepy...stopped playing - partly because of that :'(
Pansy. No wonder you all wear skirts. :P
Ahem.....
1991
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FMisc%2Fme-shaz-tims%2520wedding_zpsoxfvmujk.jpg&hash=0e64b7e8239617010702e0d158808244cb803d84) (http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/wmar1967/media/Misc/me-shaz-tims%20wedding_zpsoxfvmujk.jpg.html)
2014
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JD?
you got married in a cemetery? :o
lol - that was my brother-in-laws wedding. That wasn't an official photo either...just someone at the wedding taking a pic. All the official photos stayed away from the cemetery
Bad ass!
JD, the expression on your date's face at the cemetery wedding photo (or parallel maid's or whatever) is priceless. O0
Huw, I was going to snootily reply that I don't wear skirts; but then I remembered...
1.) Actually, in the game I'm playing a girl, who while not wearing a skirt might be expected to wear one in other circumstances;
and
2.) She keeps going in the story, after all. So the skirt-wearing pansy is better than me. :-[
(Perhaps not unexpectedly: pansies in real life are hardy superflowers that bloom even in winter. :coolsmiley: )
GoG has the latest Age of Wonders for $14. Is this worth it? May not have a lot of time to play stuff until Christmas - and I have a big game backlog like most of you.
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 17, 2015, 03:02:40 PM
JD, the expression on your date's face at the cemetery wedding photo (or parallel maid's or whatever) is priceless. O0
hey...that's my wife. You should see her face now! You think she wasn't impressed them? lol
Latest AoW (3) is absolutely worth it.
Quote from: Gusington on July 17, 2015, 07:49:09 PM
Latest AoW (3) is absolutely worth it.
+1 Be sure to pick up at least the first DLC too.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 17, 2015, 04:50:19 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 17, 2015, 03:02:40 PM
JD, the expression on your date's face at the cemetery wedding photo (or parallel maid's or whatever) is priceless. O0
hey...that's my wife. You should see her face now! You think she wasn't impressed them? lol
Actually I was thinking in terms of "I... am having the photo done... in a cemetery..."
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 18, 2015, 08:12:22 AM
Actually I was thinking in terms of "I... am having the photo done... in a cemetery..."
"...with a man wearing a skirt!" :D
Quote from: Huw the Poo on July 18, 2015, 08:21:13 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 18, 2015, 08:12:22 AM
Actually I was thinking in terms of "I... am having the photo done... in a cemetery..."
"...with a man wearing a skirt!" :D
At least you said "man"! ;D
Cool pics, JD!
That is all. O0
In addition to
Age of Wonders 3 and expansions, GOG has 42 hours left on a sale (http://www.gog.com/promo/weekend_promo_totalbiscuit_recommends_170715?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=TB_Recommends_Promo_EN) for games recommended by Total Biscuit. Titles include
Pillars of Eternity,
Mount & Blade: Warband, and the
King's Bounty series.
Quote from: Shelldrake on July 18, 2015, 06:29:17 AM
Quote from: Gusington on July 17, 2015, 07:49:09 PM
Latest AoW (3) is absolutely worth it.
+1 Be sure to pick up at least the first DLC too.
I have now finally picked up
Golden Realms and
Eternal Lords with this sale. Looking forward to diving in and checking it out. :)
Quote from: Toonces on July 18, 2015, 01:00:07 PM
Cool pics, JD!
That is all. O0
Agreed.
Thanks for sharing those!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on July 18, 2015, 08:21:13 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 18, 2015, 08:12:22 AM
Actually I was thinking in terms of "I... am having the photo done... in a cemetery..."
"...with a man wearing a skirt!" :D
Nah, girls love Scottish kilts. I never figured that was a problem. ^-^
I have seen people discuss good/bad of X-Rebirth, noticed at GMG for only $8 using the code ITADEA-LGMGSA-LESVVC
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/x-rebirth/#item-s5
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on July 20, 2015, 05:10:34 AM
I have seen people discuss good/bad of X-Rebirth, noticed at GMG for only $8 using the code ITADEA-LGMGSA-LESVVC
I'm not sure that it's worth full price, especially as most people seem to be far less forgiving than me, but it's
definitely worth $8.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on July 20, 2015, 05:45:26 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on July 20, 2015, 05:10:34 AM
I have seen people discuss good/bad of X-Rebirth, noticed at GMG for only $8 using the code ITADEA-LGMGSA-LESVVC
I'm not sure that it's worth full price, especially as most people seem to be far less forgiving than me, but it's definitely worth $8.
For that price it's worth it...I got a good 30 hours of fun into it before I moved on to other sale stuff still unplayed.
Humble - Jumbo Bundle 4 (http://www.humblebundle.com)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Outland: Special Edition
- Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
- Mercenary Kings
Beat the average for:
- Endless Space - Emperor Edition
- The Stanley Parable
- The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
- ...more games coming soon
Pay $18 to also get:
$1 for Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is pretty sweet.
Quote from: Shelldrake on July 21, 2015, 01:53:42 PM
$1 for Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is pretty sweet.
It is indeed....and the FE DLC is on sale again at Greenmangaming (http://www.greenmangaming.com/search/?q=fallen+enchantress&price=0-15) for the next ~48 hrs. Try using codes
ITADEA-LGMGSA-LESVVC or
ENCORE-ENCORE-ENCORE. It might knock off another 20%.
Crap crap crap crap crap.
Steam has the Homeworld Remastered Collection on sale for $17.49 (50% off) til July 24. Do I buy now, or wait later for a steeper sale? My finger is hovering over the purchase button... Gah!!
Quote from: Martok on July 21, 2015, 02:29:05 PM
Crap crap crap crap crap.
Steam has the Homeworld Remastered Collection on sale for $17.49 (50% off) til July 24. Do I buy now, or wait later for a steeper sale? My finger is hovering over the purchase button... Gah!!
This is only the second time it's been on sale, with
almost as deep a discount. I say do it.
thanks, that might be too good to pass up.
Quote from: Martok on July 21, 2015, 02:29:05 PM
Crap crap crap crap crap.
Steam has the Homeworld Remastered Collection on sale for $17.49 (50% off) til July 24. Do I buy now, or wait later for a steeper sale? My finger is hovering over the purchase button... Gah!!
I've become so overwhelmed with purchased but unplayed games that I've been forcing some questions on myself, before each potential new one lately.
Primarily: When would I plan on spending a decent amount of time playing it? If the answer isn't, "in the next week" then I likely won't do so for months. If ever. So I'll wait for a Winter holiday sale or something, which happens with reliability.
The other thing I started having to remind myself - these digital download games aren't going to be "Out Of Stock". I think that mentality is part of the reason I buy stuff before I even plan on playing them. Left over from brick & mortar game buying, and certainly tabletops. Gotta purge that "Buy now, before it's gone" tendency with these things. :))
DO IT
Quote from: Gusington on July 21, 2015, 06:26:27 PM
DO IT
I'd do it, but my old PC only meets the minimum requirements and it 'suggests' I update my drivers...which I can't do because it's no longer supported. Uh...LOL I guess? :(
DO IT!!!!!!
Love B_C's new avatar, btw. :smitten:
Bundle Stars has
Retro Battle Bundle (http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/retro-battle-bundle/) for $2.49
- F-19 Stealth Fighter (Windows/Linux)
- 1942: The Pacific Air War (Windows/MacOS/Linux)
- B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th (Windows)
- Task Force 1942 (Windows/MacOS/Linux)
- Silent Service II (Windows/MacOS/Linux)
- 7th Legion (Windows)
- Across The Rhine (Windows/MacOS/Linux)
- Hyperspeed (Windows/MacOS/Linux)
That's HIGHLY tempting for $2.49. I already have B-17 but none of the others...ugh. :buck2:
Damn I just bought B-17 on GoG for $10 a few weeks ago! Great deal, there ^ .
Stupid question, are these setup to run on newer configurations like GOG games,or not?
Quote from: magnus on July 22, 2015, 04:17:58 PM
Stupid question, are these setup to run on newer configurations like GOG games,or not?
They're all updated Steam versions. Specs are for Windows XP / Vista / 7
I just bit on it. That deal is worth it for TF 1942 alone.
True. I own the original TF1942 on floppy (with box and all the printed goodies) but I'm getting it again just for the later OS tweaks and Steam convenience.
It's a little evil how easy it is to buy games now. I logged into Bundlestars with my Amazon account, paid for the games with Paypal, and in less than 10 minutes the Steam Keys have all been activated. TF 1942 just finished installing on my machine and Across the Rhine is downloading.
I never played TF1942, so it looks awful to me GUI- and graphic-wise. Is it really that good? I mean, you can't beat the price for taking a chance, that's for sure. Just curious.
It's a classic gem for WW2 naval warfare, but it's going to look/sound pretty awful by today's standards.
I guess it's one less thing I really need in my gaming coffers right now. But, $2.49. Those evil, evil people.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 22, 2015, 06:34:42 PM
I guess it's one less thing I really need in my gaming coffers right now. But, $2.49. Those evil, evil people.
lol. I know. I just reinstalled the first Witcher and got it patched/modded up and ready to go. I definitely do not need more games :P
Okay, fug it. I bought it. $2.49, you can't beat that, period, even if the games all suck.
As for Witcher - what mods are you using? I really want to get into it but I've tried twice now and just cannot do it. Do the mods make a big difference?
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on July 22, 2015, 06:50:33 PM
Okay, fug it. I bought it. $2.49, you can't beat that, period, even if the games all suck.
As for Witcher - what mods are you using? I really want to get into it but I've tried twice now and just cannot do it. Do the mods make a big difference?
Well I've only just started in with it and I didn't play it much unmodded, so I can't really say. I went with the mods listed here:
http://www.gamingboulevard.com/2015/05/special-lets-mod-the-witcher-enhanced-edition/
I have the Enhanced Edition that I bought a few years back on physical disk. I had to apply the 1.5 patch before it would run correctly on my Win 7 laptop - http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/1.5_patch
Humble Weekly Bundle
Simulators 4! (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Out of the Park Baseball 15
- Kill The Bad Guy
- Real Boxing
Pay $6 to also get:
Pay $10 to also get:
- Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/305/master-of-orion-deals) is featuring the Master of Orion series of games:
Master of Orion (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOO/master-of-orion) $0.44
Master of Orion 1 + 2 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-MOO12/master-of-orion-1-2-bundle) $0.89
Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOO2/master-of-orion-ii-battle-at-antares) $0.60
Master of Orion 3 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOO3/master-of-orion-3) $1.49
Master of Orion Collection (http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-MOOC/master-of-orion-collection-bundle) $2.25
This special ends in 1 day, 22 hours, 44 minutes , so don't delay.
^ Oh myyyyy...
I'd go for it but I already have 1 and 2 on GOG...and don't ever play them. Though 3 is now calling me...lol.
end of summer sale at GG.
http://www.gamersgate.com/offers
GOG is offering Hearts of Iron III (http://www.gog.com/game/hearts_of_iron_iii) for $3.39 and its DLC Collection (http://www.gog.com/game/hearts_of_iron_iii_dlc_collection) for $9.99 U.S. Buy the Hearts of Iron III combo pack (http://www.gog.com/promo/hearts_of_iron_iii_launch_discount_300715) and get both for $9.98.
Quote from: -budd- on July 30, 2015, 11:29:08 AM
end of summer sale at GG.
http://www.gamersgate.com/offers
Saboteur and
Lost Planet 2, still $20 each. Perversely amused that their streak of never going on sale continues... :crazy2:
Quote from: Greybriar on July 31, 2015, 05:00:38 AM
GOG is offering Hearts of Iron III (http://www.gog.com/game/hearts_of_iron_iii) for $3.39 and its DLC Collection (http://www.gog.com/game/hearts_of_iron_iii_dlc_collection) for $9.99 U.S. Buy the Hearts of Iron III combo pack (http://www.gog.com/promo/hearts_of_iron_iii_launch_discount_300715) and get both for $9.98.
Tempting. Is it as hard to play as I have heard?
Quote from: Shelldrake on July 31, 2015, 07:31:55 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 31, 2015, 05:00:38 AM
GOG is offering Hearts of Iron III (http://www.gog.com/game/hearts_of_iron_iii) for $3.39 and its DLC Collection (http://www.gog.com/game/hearts_of_iron_iii_dlc_collection) for $9.99 U.S. Buy the Hearts of Iron III combo pack (http://www.gog.com/promo/hearts_of_iron_iii_launch_discount_300715) and get both for $9.98.
Tempting. Is it as hard to play as I have heard?
I didn't think so, but YMMV. If I didn't have anything Hearts of Iron, I would probably buy that bundle since it includes all the expansions.
Age of Wonders III (http://store.steampowered.com/app/226840/) is 75% off at Steam ($9.99). The Deluxe Edition is on sale for $11.24.
Quote from: Greybriar on July 31, 2015, 09:13:53 AM
Age of Wonders III (http://store.steampowered.com/app/226840/) is 75% off at Steam ($9.99). The Deluxe Edition is on sale for $11.24.
One can purchase the entire game plus all expansions for $30. Is that worth it - or should I wait for the Christmas Sales?
DCS World 70% Off Weekend Sale:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Quote from: airboy on July 31, 2015, 10:42:59 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 31, 2015, 09:13:53 AM
Age of Wonders III (http://store.steampowered.com/app/226840/) is 75% off at Steam ($9.99). The Deluxe Edition is on sale for $11.24.
One can purchase the entire game plus all expansions for $30. Is that worth it - or should I wait for the Christmas Sales?
I'd go for it -- if you're planning to play it, or something like it (MoM-style game), sometime soon. Not sure I'd recommend the tutorial... :-\
If you aren't planning to play it anytime soon, obviously wait for a(nother) sale. It'll only get better and relatively less expensiver. :coolsmiley:
This is probably discounted constantly nowadays, but I saw the Armada 2526 Gold Edition going for £2.99 on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/229970/?snr=1_5_9__205
Quote from: airboy on July 31, 2015, 10:42:59 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on July 31, 2015, 09:13:53 AM
Age of Wonders III (http://store.steampowered.com/app/226840/) is 75% off at Steam ($9.99). The Deluxe Edition is on sale for $11.24.
One can purchase the entire game plus all expansions for $30. Is that worth it - or should I wait for the Christmas Sales?
Bought it. Not sure I like it a lot more than AOW Shadow Magic or Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes yet - but it has been a lot of fun. And those two games are high bars to jump over.
Doorkickers 75% off $4.99 at bundlestars. If the gameplay is in your wheel house can't recommend the game enough.
http://www.bundlestars.com/store/door-kickers/
Dammit I paid 12 or 15 or something during the Steam summer sale :/
Did Doorkickers get a zombie fight expansion recently? One such game did (not well received if I recall -- the zombie expansion not the original game which players liked much better).
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 06, 2015, 05:42:27 AM
Did Doorkickers get a zombie fight expansion recently? One such game did (not well received if I recall -- the zombie expansion not the original game which players liked much better).
You're thinking of Breach & Clear, and it isn't an expansion...its a whole new game.
Matrixgames has put
War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/351/details/War.in.the.Pacific.-.Admiral's.Edition) on sale at half-price. $40 for digital download.
Quote
Gentlemen, I ask for your attention.
Our sources are reporting that today one of the biggest, deepest and most detailed wargames ever made, has been put on sale.
The analysts concur that it will remain in this status for the duration of the entire weekend, so your window of opportunity is limited.
We are certain that our target is 50% discounted; this means that the ones who will dare to take it on will have the chance to play the largest air/naval conflict in history at half the regular price!
Which game am I speaking about? Of course, it is
War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition!
This monster wargame set in the Pacific theatre during the WWII will be on sale until Monday 10th at midnight Pacific Daylight Time (9am CEST/ 3am EDT)!
I've been playing WitP AE almost exclusively for the past few weeks. This game will always have a permanent place on my hard-drive...
Anyone who's interested should jump in at this price -- $40 is a steal, to say the least.
This mean it's going to Steam?..FYI not for the faint of heart!
Oh FFS... now I have to get a game that requires I put my latest turn in my will and last testament so another generation can keep playing for me.
Already own it (and paid full price), but I'm glad to see it steaming along. Uh, not necessarily at Steam. Building up steam, I meant to say. Ahem.
Total War Shogun 2 collection is 75% off on Steam at the moment (as is the base game).
Train Fever on sale for $8.74 on Steam. Anyone play this, worth the time and money?
Greenmangaming has pretty much all the Retrosim/Microprose (http://www.greenmangaming.com/search/?q=Retroism#b) titles on sale for ~$1.74 each.
Civ V Brave New World on sale at Amazon for $6 (http://www.amazon.com/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-Brave-Online/dp/B00CYOHL48/ref=sr_1_1964_twi_sof_1/191-9488079-4411117?s=videogames-download&ie=UTF8&qid=1439711120&sr=1-1964&refinements=p_n_availability%3A1238047011%2Cp_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A2346238011%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A2224366011%2Cp_36%3A-700&tag=isthcom0a-20) and Steam for $7.49 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/235580/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_17).
...Gods and Kings on sale too.
I grabbed Breach and Clear and something else on Steam sale this weekend...B&C isn't too bad but it gets repetitive fast. I'm not sure if I like it better than Doorkickers, at least not yet.
Steam Marines for $1
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 17, 2015, 07:55:10 AM
I grabbed Breach and Clear and something else on Steam sale this weekend...B&C isn't too bad but it gets repetitive fast. I'm not sure if I like it better than Doorkickers, at least not yet.
Door Kickers is definitely the superior game. But I liked B&C for what it is.
Mad Max (coming out 9/1) is 40% off at Green Man (VIP).
Darkest Dungeon (http://store.steampowered.com/app/262060/) is 33% off on Midweek Madness sale.
I'd still pay full price for it, even in Early Access. O0
Not sure if it's still active, but I grabbed Dungeon Siege III for less than $5 on Steam a couple of days ago. I think it's part of the weekly sale, but then again it might have only been 48 hours. Played it about an hour last night; nothing terribly amazing nor awful about it so far, just kind of average.
I'd get Darkest Dungeon but I'll wait for a bigger sale. I have other shinies to play with now anyway.
The expandalone upgrade to Planetary Annihilation, Planetary Annihilation: Titans, has been released on Steam (I saw Jarhead playing it last night).
For people who already bought the original Early Access game, there's a 66% discount (being sold for not quite $14 if I recall correctly) until sometime in October. And it's free for anyone who backed the Kickstarter.
Nefaro, I noticed the sale, and also noticed a lot of recent negative reviews saying that the devs have made the game waaaay too hard trying to balance it.
That's exactly why I held off on Darkest Dungeon too. Nefaro what say you?
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 19, 2015, 06:40:11 AM
Not sure if it's still active, but I grabbed Dungeon Siege III for less than $5 on Steam a couple of days ago. I think it's part of the weekly sale, but then again it might have only been 48 hours. Played it about an hour last night; nothing terribly amazing nor awful about it so far, just kind of average.
I'd get Darkest Dungeon but I'll wait for a bigger sale. I have other shinies to play with now anyway.
I played 1 and 2 and enjoyed them both for what they are....action rpg's. As far as that genre goes they are pretty good. Many hours of hack&slash&looting to be had!
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 19, 2015, 07:26:43 AM
Nefaro, I noticed the sale, and also noticed a lot of recent negative reviews saying that the devs have made the game waaaay too hard trying to balance it.
Quote from: Gusington on August 19, 2015, 07:27:47 AM
That's exactly why I held off on Darkest Dungeon too. Nefaro what say you?
I've not played it in the last month or two, while waiting on further content additions.
From my past experience, people were finding exploits to the difficulty mechanics. Such as not buying & taking torches through the dungeons and still managing to make it with some special approach. I got the impression that torches are an inegral part of the difficulty and if your party's light gets too low, that you should suffer from the resulting penalties. But they were mitigating it & turning it into a cakewalk; something I'm pretty sure the devs didn't intend.
From what I've read, that torch thing has been changed. Whether that makes it more difficult or not for everyone, and not just the exploiters, I don't know. I'd be playing Darkest Dungeon right now if I weren't on a World of Warships addiction, but DD is still missing it's final area so I've been waiting for more updates. That's not to say it's unplayable.. I put about 20 hours into it and was nowhere near finished with what's in there.
One other thing about game difficulty complaints on Steam Forums - sometimes they're bunk when it comes to a Roguelike. I expect roguelikes to be extremely difficult to win, but you know how some gamers were raised on Easy Mode stuff and come to expect that in all of their games. The other roguelike forum complaint I always see in droves regards permadeath. Constant complaining about that, too. So take them with a grain of salt.
I've been planning to fire up DD again soon. Seriously.. it's at the top of my list (along with Invisible, Inc.) so I'll update in the DD thread after spending some time with the latest.
EDIT: Evidently there was just another "balancing" update that improved one of the many character classes and nerfed one of the monster's special abilities that seems well-received. Although there are those who thought it was okay before, of course. ;D
a bunch of Heroes of Might & Magic games in a weekly humble bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1144.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo484%2Fronnie8691%2FScreenShot014_zpshsbpy9ph.jpg&hash=5f555c22b126aa594fa55c1834d1cbd43aeec0ef)
True about Steam complaints of Roguelikes; but what struck me about these complaints were that, as far as the ones I had read, they all agreed the game was hard but fair before. They weren't looking for an easy game.
A special 50% off sale for Combat Combat: Gateway to Caen on both Matrix's website and on Steam: http://matrixgames.com/news/1777/Close.Combat:.Gateway.to.Caen.gets.50.percent.of.discount! (http://matrixgames.com/news/1777/Close.Combat:.Gateway.to.Caen.gets.50.percent.of.discount!)
Pillars of Eternity on sale at Steam for 30.00...I'll be downloading this when I get home.
Quote from: Gusington on August 25, 2015, 02:04:19 PM
Pillars of Eternity on sale at Steam for 30.00...I'll be downloading this when I get home.
Tempting...but holding out for 50% discount or more...
^ Yeah. I can wait until Xmas for this one.
Quote from: Gusington on August 25, 2015, 02:04:19 PM
Pillars of Eternity on sale at Steam for 30.00...I'll be downloading this when I get home.
Your new avatar literally made me laugh out loud. Well played, sir. :coolsmiley:
(just had to mention that...)
^Steelgrave made me do it :)
Downloading Pillars of Eternity right now. For those interested, the White March expansion was released today also. I almost picked that up and had a moment of clarity to see if I liked the base game first.
I was really enjoying it and spending way too much time playing it until I finally made it to the bottom of the massive dungeon you find under your stronghold. I must have tried at least 20 times to beat the big bad baddie you find down there and, on my best result, I don't think I ever even got its HP down to 50% before getting wiped. That was with all my characters at max level. It was just such a brutally lopsided fight that I completely lost interest in finishing the game. You don't actually have to win this fight to finish the game as it's only a side quest, but it's such a major side quest that I felt cheated by being unable to beat it.
Rise of Flight 60% sale: http://riseofflight.com/store/ (http://riseofflight.com/store/)
Saw Endless Legends for $17.49 on Steam. I'm still on the fence for this game....posters seem to either love it or hate it.
Il2 Battle of Stalingrad is on sale 50 % off for end of summer sale.
online store
http://il2sturmovik.com/store/
Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/
Not strictly a sale, but donate $1 to Game Changer (http://gamechangercharity.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=509), not only will it go to fight pediatric cancer, but they will send you a Steam key for Hitman:Absolution
Quote from: tgb on August 27, 2015, 07:34:20 PM
Not strictly a sale, but donate $1 to Game Changer (http://gamechangercharity.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=509), not only will it go to fight pediatric cancer, but they will send you a Steam key for Hitman:Absolution
Dammit!
I probably never would have bought this game. Now I own it at way more than it would have cost me during the next Steam Sale!
(J/K. No regrets O0)
you can get Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones: Humble Deluxe Edition Free until 31st. The first one was a nice little puzzler.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/stealthinc2_agameofclones_freegame
Up to 75% off many Paradox titles at the Paradox Store (http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/featured-deals).
Humble Tom Clancy Bundle (http://www.humblebundle.com)
All games come with a Uplay key and
not Steam keys. More games will unlock next week.
Pay what you want for:
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 Gold (Raven Shield / Athena Sword)
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Multiplayer beta access
Beat the current average: ($ 6.79)
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction Deluxe Edition
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Pay $10 or more to unlock!
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Pay $75 or more to unlock:
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
- Exclusive Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege T-shirt
- 66% off up to any three Ubisoft titles in the Humble Store coupon (excludes pre-orders)
Humble Weekly Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay $1 for:
- Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn
- Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic
- Meridian: New World
- Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space
Pay $6 for:
- Coffin Dodgers
- Victory at Sea
- Enforcer: Police Crime Action
All Steam keys.
Steve-
I understand about the UPlay keys vice Steam keys (thanks for the heads up on that) but can you add the games to your Steam library anyway? I know that's possible with some games.
Toonces -- I think the Uplay games would be like adding any other non-Steam game to your library. It would show up, but would just be a shortcut link. I don't think I've ever added any non-Steam games to my library, so maybe someone who has added a Uplay game can confirm...
Ok, I figured as much. Too bad they're not Steam keys.
The screwy thing about Uplay games and Steam is, if you buy it in Steam, you have to install and run Uplay. Once you do that, you can run the game through Uplay and you don't need Steam, though I've always had both open whenever I've played a Uplay game.
I own a few games through Uplay directly (two of the three Mass Effects) and one through Steam/Uplay (The Great War, a side-scrolling puzzler, not a wargame). It's not that big a deal. It might be a pain in the ass at first, but really it's not that much effort. I understand some people hate Uplay, or probably more specifically having to jump through two hoops instead of one, but come on...you, like me, grew up playing ASCII-graphic games on BBSs. You've had much worse inconvenience in your gaming life. ;)
Isn't it a shame that DCS has a 70% sale on and even that isn't enticing me to buy the modules I don't have because I am so tired at their lack of direction or ambition?
Anyway - for anyone that didn't pick up on it in my wee rant...
DCS sale - everything is 70% off until September 7th
The Witcher franchise is 30% off at GOG
http://www.gog.com/promo/the_witcher_franchise_promo_030815?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=TW3_Franchise_Promo_EN
The Witcher III is excellent. I couldn't recommend this game enough. O0
^ Witcher I is $1.49 and Witcher II is $2.99. Very excellent prices. The first one never grabbed me, though I am tempted to get W2 at that price, even though I'll probably never play the bloody thing.
I am guilty :-\ of also posting this in the Bioshock Infinite thread, but thought it might catch a few more eyes here as well.
Vote in the
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Additionally, you can get YOUR $1 BACK in GMG credit!
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Steam has some good sales this weekend...Focus Home Interactive's titles have some deep discounts.
Wargame: Airland Battle, Wargame: European Escalation, Wargame: Red Dragon, all for $12.49.
- Wargame: Airland Battle alone is $4.99.
- Wargame: Red Dragon alone is $9.99.
Runaway: A Road Adventure, $1.99 (I helped write the manual on that one, LOL)
...plus a few others that are kinda okay.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 04, 2015, 09:23:17 AM
(I helped write the manual on that one, LOL)
Eh? How did you get into writing manuals for games?
Long story, but it basically started with writing for That Other SiteTM back in 2001 or 2002 or so, which snowballed into writing for a developer, which turned into other gigs, mostly for CDV but some other companies as well.
It wasn't nearly the fun experience one might think it is. It's long work and does not pay well at all. But I'm glad I was able to put my name in a few of them out there. :)
The Focus weekend on Steam is a good time to get Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition, if anyone interested hasn't gotten it yet.
The sale doesn't affect BB2 which releases this month sometime. I went ahead and bought the Lizardman pre-order this morning. Which I realize is deeply stupid in so many ways. Can't help it, love the game. :smitten: Hoping for the best, but the original was a buggy mess for a long time.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on September 04, 2015, 08:02:28 AM
Isn't it a shame that DCS has a 70% sale on and even that isn't enticing me to buy the modules I don't have because I am so tired at their lack of direction or ambition?
Anyway - for anyone that didn't pick up on it in my wee rant...
DCS sale - everything is 70% off until September 7th
Not quite everything. I didn't see the MiG-21 package listed in the email. ???
Quote from: Nefaro on September 04, 2015, 11:45:12 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on September 04, 2015, 08:02:28 AM
Isn't it a shame that DCS has a 70% sale on and even that isn't enticing me to buy the modules I don't have because I am so tired at their lack of direction or ambition?
Anyway - for anyone that didn't pick up on it in my wee rant...
DCS sale - everything is 70% off until September 7th
Not quite everything. I didn't see the MiG-21 package listed in the email. ???
How bizarre. I'm sure that's everything in their arsenal bar the Mig-21 then...The Mig-15 and the Aviojet are there - both more recent releases ???
I'll likely pick up MiG-15 but I'm completely not into DCS anymore. In fact, I don't even have installed at the moment.
I think DCS is having a serious issue with 2.0 and their scattered approach dev cycle is killing them. They are stuck because they need modules to release to bring in money, but everyone has put DCS on the shelf to wait for 2.0. They are at a point where its at crunch time and all hands at ED should be focused on 2.0 to pump that out ASAP. It's almost a joke that they announce stuff, but is it ever going to see the light of day ? If I see one more trainer AC announced for DCS, I'll probably puke.
Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense DLC
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SAVE 75% = $3.74
http://www.wingamestore.com/product/4547/Europa-Universalis-IV-Common-Sense/
Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords DLC
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SAVE 75% = $3.74
http://www.wingamestore.com/product/4704/Crusader-Kings-II-Horse-Lords/
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 04, 2015, 08:16:45 AM
^ Witcher I is $1.49 and Witcher II is $2.99. Very excellent prices. The first one never grabbed me, though I am tempted to get W2 at that price, even though I'll probably never play the bloody thing.
I could've said this word for word. I did pick up TW2 and I'm installing it now. I might even load it once!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on September 06, 2015, 08:45:06 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 04, 2015, 08:16:45 AM
^ Witcher I is $1.49 and Witcher II is $2.99. Very excellent prices. The first one never grabbed me, though I am tempted to get W2 at that price, even though I'll probably never play the bloody thing.
I could've said this word for word. I did pick up TW2 and I'm installing it now. I might even load it once!
Interesting...I had the opposite experience. Enjoyed Witcher 1 and finished it, but just couldn't get into 2.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 04, 2015, 09:23:17 AM
Wargame: Airland Battle, Wargame: European Escalation, Wargame: Red Dragon, all for $12.49.
That's a crap ton of gaming for cheap.
Quote from: Rayfer on September 06, 2015, 10:47:16 AM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on September 06, 2015, 08:45:06 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 04, 2015, 08:16:45 AM
^ Witcher I is $1.49 and Witcher II is $2.99. Very excellent prices. The first one never grabbed me, though I am tempted to get W2 at that price, even though I'll probably never play the bloody thing.
I could've said this word for word. I did pick up TW2 and I'm installing it now. I might even load it once!
Interesting...I had the opposite experience. Enjoyed Witcher 1 and finished it, but just couldn't get into 2.
Now I feel like I way over paid for them :P
...and it doesn't even load. Fucking brilliant. Oh well, I'm only out £2.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on September 06, 2015, 11:39:36 AM
...and it doesn't even load. Fucking brilliant. Oh well, I'm only out £2.
It probably caught you bad-mouthing it here on the forum... :D
Precisely why I won't bother. No time, no interest, but the price is pretty friggin' radical.
If you like a little lite RPG/ turn based battle dungeon crawler diversion i got to recommend Paper Sorcerer. I picked this little title yesterday for $0.99 and i'm about 3 hours in. you wander around in first person and the battles are turn based and its got a funky little art style. There's worse ways to spend $0.99 , i think it will be on sale for another 15 hours.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/papersorcerer_storefront
here's a short review
Anyone who hasn't played the recent X-Com remake... well, you probably have reasons, for which this won't change your mind.
But it's available for free play all weekend on Steam.
(So is Saints Row IV, which I wouldn't play for free myself, despite it being by all accounts a very well-designed game. Just not my thing.)
I couldn't get far into Saint's Row II or III, but IV I devoured and couldn't get enough of (until I got to the very last battle, and couldn't win because some buggy thing was killing my game). Once you've run around the city at super-speed doing huge leaps and running up the sides of buildings, only to glide off of the other side, with a giant alien spaceship parked overhead...brother you haven't lived yet! Great game.
Steam has Savage lands for 7.99 for the next several days. It is a survival game that has above average developer support and the games atmosphere is somewhat Skyrim-esque.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/307880/
Steam has Call of Juarez: Gunslinger for $3.74 CDN ($3 US or so). Buy it!
The Witcher 3 is on sale at Steam for 30% off. If someone can tell me that the combat is the same as The Witcher 2 then that will help me resist.
I have no idea. But I can honestly say the game is superb. I have absolutely no issues with combat and I use a mouse and keyboard.
It's worth the full asking price. It's a steal if it's got a discount imo.
Dammit wrong answer :)
oops - sorry ;D
Kerbal Space Program on sale at Gog 33% off.
And yes, I'm just now getting this... :P
^I might dive in. I've been eyeing that for quite some time...then Matrix Games version came out and I was humming and ha-ing and never got either.
I bought the Witcher 3 on CDKEYS for $26 and had no problems at all adding it to my GOG games.
I'm not sure about the combat being the same, but the game is huge and I am having a blast with it.
DCS has a 20% off the pre-purchase entry for the Nevada
**Whinge hat on**
Am I mistaken or was the Nevada map not a free addition initially? I must admit apart from an occasional browse of the forums here and there to see if there are any aircraft or campaigns of note coming out, I haven't been keeping abreast of the situation
**Whinge hat off**
Quote from: JudgeDredd on September 11, 2015, 11:50:19 AM
DCS has a 20% off the pre-purchase entry for the Nevada
**Whinge hat on**
Am I mistaken or was the Nevada map not a free addition initially? I must admit apart from an occasional browse of the forums here and there to see if there are any aircraft or campaigns of note coming out, I haven't been keeping abreast of the situation
**Whinge hat off**
Its free for people who purchased the A-10 while it was in beta, prior to February 2011.
Ah. Thanks. I got an email with 20% off plastered over it. Thanks for clearing up.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on September 11, 2015, 02:11:35 PM
Ah. Thanks. I got an email with 20% off plastered over it. Thanks for clearing up.
Read the fine print. It's for early access to the... Alpha..?
Doesn't sound like it's coming along very quickly.
There is no way I am pre-ordering ANYTHING from ED for a measly $10 savings. Especially you JD given your...patience...with games.
This thing has been delayed for years. I'd definitely wait and see.
The Humble Bundle store is having their End of Summer Encore sale. Lots of stuff, dirt cheap, go buy it. ;D
Quote from: Arctic Blast on September 12, 2015, 12:02:26 AM
The Humble Bundle store is having their End of Summer Encore sale. Lots of stuff, dirt cheap, go buy it. ;D
Just what I need, eight more games for just over $20. :(
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 12, 2015, 09:26:41 AM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on September 12, 2015, 12:02:26 AM
The Humble Bundle store is having their End of Summer Encore sale. Lots of stuff, dirt cheap, go buy it. ;D
Just what I need, eight more games for just over $20. :(
Just think of yourself as a collector.
Quote from: bbmike on September 12, 2015, 11:20:18 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 12, 2015, 09:26:41 AM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on September 12, 2015, 12:02:26 AM
The Humble Bundle store is having their End of Summer Encore sale. Lots of stuff, dirt cheap, go buy it. ;D
Just what I need, eight more games for just over $20. :(
Just think of yourself as a collector.
Ain't that the truth...! LOL
LOL sure...
I just "collected" six more games...I toned it down a bit because two of them were in my cart for a few days and didn't still have the sale price so I removed 'em. I did buy
Apotheon (lots of fun so far)
Ghostbusters (played a demo of it before, pretty enjoyable, only spent a bit of time on it today)
Gone Home (interesting premise, haven't played it yet though)
Ryan North's To Be or Not to Be (I like the looks of this one, but haven't played it yet either)
Saturday Morning RPG (kinda meh, might give it one more chance though)
and
The Fall (very intriguing premise, just haven't gotten to it yet)
All for about $17.
If there's anyone left in the U.S. who hasn't purchased XCOM and wants to buy it now, Amazon is selling everything XCOM (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=pcgd_homepage_quicklinks_deals?ie=UTF8&node=7266959011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-leftnav&pf_rd_r=1PC2C6JY03ZT27YQSWZ4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1817399782&pf_rd_i=2445220011") for some huge discounts, something like 80% or so off regular price.
Quote from: Greybriar on September 13, 2015, 03:17:15 AM
If there's anyone left in the U.S. who hasn't purchased XCOM and wants to buy it now, Amazon is selling everything XCOM (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=pcgd_homepage_quicklinks_deals?ie=UTF8&node=7266959011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-leftnav&pf_rd_r=1PC2C6JY03ZT27YQSWZ4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1817399782&pf_rd_i=2445220011") for some huge discounts, something like 80% or so off regular price.
Seriously considering this one tonight!
Quote from: endfire79 on September 13, 2015, 04:14:48 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on September 13, 2015, 03:17:15 AM
If there's anyone left in the U.S. who hasn't purchased XCOM and wants to buy it now, Amazon is selling everything XCOM (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=pcgd_homepage_quicklinks_deals?ie=UTF8&node=7266959011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-leftnav&pf_rd_r=1PC2C6JY03ZT27YQSWZ4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1817399782&pf_rd_i=2445220011") for some huge discounts, something like 80% or so off regular price.
Seriously considering this one tonight!
XCOM is great and even better with the expansion. Go for it!
Seriously, why would I even hesitate to think about this - must have had a temporary bout of craziness there for a minute. Done!
Witcher III being offered for 29.99 at Green Man Gamng VIP.
BundleStars has Planetary Annihilation (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/planetary-annihilation/) for $1 for the next ~3 days.
Making History: The Great War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/279140/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_7) on sale for $14.99 on Steam. O0
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2015, 01:10:45 PM
BundleStars has Planetary Annihilation (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/planetary-annihilation/) for $1 for the next ~3 days.
Making History: The Great War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/279140/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_7) on sale for $14.99 on Steam. O0
Is PA any good single player?
Command H.Q.(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com%2Fsteam%2Fapps%2F329630%2Fheader.jpg%3Ft%3D1438107554&hash=ff9a2c94be9e8229e807a4e561e7575e0e3a5d16)
-86% = £0.69WEEK LONG DEAL! Offer ends 21 September
http://store.steampowered.com/app/329630/?snr=1_7_7_weeklongdeals_150_3
In this fast-paced game of strategic global conquest from award-winning game designer Dan Bunten, you'll control your own superpower as you attempt to outguess and overcome opposing superpowers in World Wars I, II, III IV, and V!
I just don't think I can bite, Asid. That's just a bit too retro, if you know what I mean.
Quote from: Toonces on September 14, 2015, 07:25:05 PM
I just don't think I can bite, Asid. That's just a bit too retro, if you know what I mean.
;D
Quote from: Toonces on September 14, 2015, 07:25:05 PM
I just don't think I can bite, Asid. That's just a bit too retro, if you know what I mean.
I would buy any PC game by Dan Bunten. And it's only $0.97.
I spent many, many hours with Command HQ and Global Conquest back in the day. 8)
Quote from: FlickJax on September 14, 2015, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2015, 01:10:45 PM
BundleStars has Planetary Annihilation (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/planetary-annihilation/) for $1 for the next ~3 days.
Making History: The Great War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/279140/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_7) on sale for $14.99 on Steam. O0
Is PA any good single player?
It's one frickin dollar. Shut up and buy it. :idiot2:
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 15, 2015, 05:41:01 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on September 14, 2015, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2015, 01:10:45 PM
BundleStars has Planetary Annihilation (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/planetary-annihilation/) for $1 for the next ~3 days.
Making History: The Great War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/279140/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_7) on sale for $14.99 on Steam. O0
Is PA any good single player?
It's one frickin dollar. Shut up and buy it. :idiot2:
OK boss done :)
Quote from: bbmike on September 14, 2015, 09:10:30 PM
I spent many, many hours with Command HQ and Global Conquest back in the day. 8)
+1
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 15, 2015, 05:41:01 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on September 14, 2015, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2015, 01:10:45 PM
BundleStars has Planetary Annihilation (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/planetary-annihilation/) for $1 for the next ~3 days.
Making History: The Great War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/279140/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_7) on sale for $14.99 on Steam. O0
Is PA any good single player?
It's one frickin dollar. Shut up and buy it. :idiot2:
Just speaking for myself....it isn't the one dollar that's the issue, it's the investment of gaming time needed to learn and play a new game like this. So perhaps what's really being asked is whether the game is worth the investment our limited gaming time, or is it a waste of time because it stinks? It's not dollars but hours that's at play (pun intended) here.
Quote from: Rayfer on September 15, 2015, 12:14:16 PM
Just speaking for myself....it isn't the one dollar that's the issue, it's the investment of gaming time needed to learn and play a new game like this. So perhaps what's really being asked is whether the game is worth the investment our limited gaming time, or is it a waste of time because it stinks? It's not dollars but hours that's at play (pun intended) here.
The time needed to learn to play CHQ is minimal. The only units are infantry, armor, submarines, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and planes. The time required to play a game depends on how quickly a player captures the enemy headquarters. I doubt a regular game on a random map would take more than an hour to complete (I always play against the Mars, god of War A.I.), which makes for a nice beer-and-pretzels game.
Quote from: Rayfer on September 15, 2015, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 15, 2015, 05:41:01 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on September 14, 2015, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2015, 01:10:45 PM
BundleStars has Planetary Annihilation (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/planetary-annihilation/) for $1 for the next ~3 days.
Making History: The Great War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/279140/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_7) on sale for $14.99 on Steam. O0
Is PA any good single player?
It's one frickin dollar. Shut up and buy it. :idiot2:
Just speaking for myself....it isn't the one dollar that's the issue, it's the investment of gaming time needed to learn and play a new game like this. So perhaps what's really being asked is whether the game is worth the investment our limited gaming time, or is it a waste of time because it stinks? It's not dollars but hours that's at play (pun intended) here.
OK. Its still just a dollar. If there is even a passing interest, why not just buy it, hold onto it in your library and then when time permits, dig in? If you end up not investing the time, you're only out the $1. I've expended time worth far more than $1 in just responding to this. >:D
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 15, 2015, 01:57:12 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on September 15, 2015, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 15, 2015, 05:41:01 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on September 14, 2015, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 14, 2015, 01:10:45 PM
BundleStars has Planetary Annihilation (http://www.bundlestars.com/store/planetary-annihilation/) for $1 for the next ~3 days.
Making History: The Great War (http://store.steampowered.com/app/279140/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_7) on sale for $14.99 on Steam. O0
Is PA any good single player?
It's one frickin dollar. Shut up and buy it. :idiot2:
Just speaking for myself....it isn't the one dollar that's the issue, it's the investment of gaming time needed to learn and play a new game like this. So perhaps what's really being asked is whether the game is worth the investment our limited gaming time, or is it a waste of time because it stinks? It's not dollars but hours that's at play (pun intended) here.
OK. Its still just a dollar. If there is even a passing interest, why not just buy it, hold onto it in your library and then when time permits, dig in? If you end up not investing the time, you're only out the $1. I've expended time worth far more than $1 in just responding to this. >:D
LOL....JH, being you're an attorney (right?), you know all about how time and money work together. Isn't it called 'billable hours'? Perhaps we should look at gaming the same way.
Amnesia is free on Steam for the next 24 hours. All Penumbra games are on sale.
Quote from: Shelldrake on September 15, 2015, 04:48:57 PM
Amnesia is free on Steam for the next 24 hours.
Can't remember if I've ever played it...... ::)
Sorry. I couldn't resist.
Thanks for posting :)
Quote from: Shelldrake on September 15, 2015, 04:48:57 PM
Amnesia is free on Steam for the next 24 hours. All Penumbra games are on sale.
Many thanks for posting this info. Downloading the game now. All of those Penumbra games have terrific atmosphere.
Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri's Revenge™
Free
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https://www.origin.com/en-gb/store/buy/c-c-the-ultimate-collection/pc-download/base-game/standard-edition
Bundle Stars is running a very tempting sale...the Damnation Bundle. >:D
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/damnation-bundle/
For $4.99, you get Steam keys of the following:
- Painkiller: Hell and Damnation (77%, mostly positive on Steam)
- Runers (87%)
- Ratz Instagib (86%)
- Cosmochoria (95%)
- Shattered Planet (74%)
- Super Dungeon Run (91%)
- CONSORTIUM (79%)
- Kingdom Wars 2: Battles (81%)
I only call out the percent approvals because I know nothing about any of these games, except for Shattered Planet (I don't own it, I've only checked out the trailer for it a few times). Seems that most bundled games are crap but these are generally well-received, and for five bucks...hmm.
Duck Tales Remastered is only $4.99, on sale from $14.99, on the Humble Store! Get it while it's hot! ;D
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/ducktales_remastered_storefront
Steam has a number of WB Titles on sale this weekend, the best deals being IMO the Batman: Arkham series (not including Knight which still hasn't been released from Steam purgatory), Shadow of Mordor (aka Undead Tolkien Batman), and the many Lego games, the most recent of which appears to be the Jurassic Park quadrology.
You can also buy various Mortal Kombat games since WB took over the license, oddly not including MK vs. DC, but also including the excellent Injustice: Gods Among Us which is a 2-1/2 hour full CGI remake/update of the Justice Lords plotline from the Justice League animated series, featuring a fair number of the DCAU continuity voice actors (including Kevin Conroy as Batman) plus newcomer Troy Baker doing an amazing Mark Hamill impression as the Joker -- quite probably how he auditioned for his equally amazing work in the Arkham: Origins and Blackgate games.
Note that Steam has all four of the Arkham games before Knight including Blackgate -- my least favorite of the series (because I'm not a big fan of 2.5D Metroid-vania platform brawlers) but still a legitimate translation of Arkham gameplay to that venue.
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 18, 2015, 09:25:16 PM
Gods Among Us[/b] which is a 2-1/2 hour full CGI remake/update of the Justice Lords plotline from the Justice League animated series
Not to go too OT, but the Injustice storyline is quite different from the Justice Lords storyline of the comics/TV-show.
It actually has it's own comic series that has been going on for a time now.
Also not to go too OT, but is it sad that the indie and small market games catch my attention more than the AAA titles of today?
Actually I should throw something up on the main GD board.
I don't think I've see it posted but Total War: Attila and most of the DLC are all 50% off on Steam. I'm a bit tempted; that's not a bad price at all, about $45 for the whole smack.
^DO IT
Yes, Injustice is quite different in many regards from the Justice Lords plotline, but the underlying concept is the same: a major villain finally provokes Superman into killing him, Supes decides he's had enough of following the rules and launches a world takeover plan for benevolent dictatorship, most or all of the Justice League gang in behind him, the normal heroes crossover more-or-less by accident and fight to stop him and his League, plottiness and butt-kicking ensue. Batman is the key defector from the regime.
This is quite distinct from a "Crime Syndicate" storyline where moralities are mirror-universe flipped and the heroes are simply gangster villains instead (although Injustice!Luthor's morality turns out to be good.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 21, 2015, 10:27:10 AM
Yes, Injustice is quite different in many regards from the Justice Lords plotline, but the underlying concept is the same: a major villain finally provokes Superman into killing him, Supes decides he's had enough of following the rules and launches a world takeover plan for benevolent dictatorship, most or all of the Justice League gang in behind him, the normal heroes crossover more-or-less by accident and fight to stop him and his League, plottiness and butt-kicking ensue. Batman is the key defector from the regime.
This is quite distinct from a "Crime Syndicate" storyline where moralities are mirror-universe flipped and the heroes are simply gangster villains instead (although Injustice!Luthor's morality turns out to be good.)
Yet in the Justice Lords stoyline, it's not just Superman (goaded by Wonder Woman) who starts going this path, but the entire Justice League. And they pretty much descend into it very quickly.
Batman only defects after the Earth-1 Justice League convinces him to do so.
In Injustice, Superman, stricken with grief and anger over the death of his wife&child (and the entire population of Metropolis) starts to slowly go down the tyrannical path.
Batman isn't as much of a hero who opposes him, as a best friend who due to Superman's grief and killing of Batman's beloved Joker, starts becoming Superman's nemesis.
(Neither faction, Superman's nor Batman's in Injustice is "good" or innocent of the bad blood between them. It's one of the main points of the storyline, which in essence just serves as a cheap excuse for a Superhero/Supervillain free-for-all-brawl and promote the video game)
Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun
FREE
http://freebiebundle.com/command-and-conquer-tiberian-sun
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Galciv III is 50% off.... is it any good? Do you need the expansions? Never played any of the GalCiv games.....
Gamersgate is running a sale on all things AssCreed this weekend. Also some other things like the Max Payne and Prince of Persia series.
(https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/store/badge/ed_badge.png)
Elite Dangerous
40% off until the 28th sept = £17.99
https://www.frontierstore.net/games/elite-dangerous-cat/elite-dangerous.html/
In USA dollars it's the same as the Steam offer....$26.99. I've been tempted for a long time but am going to wait for the end of year holiday sales.
Dammit I should have defnitely waited on that one :/
Quote from: Barthheart on September 24, 2015, 01:02:48 PM
Galciv III is 50% off.... is it any good? Do you need the expansions? Never played any of the GalCiv games.....
I am tempted as well even tough i barely played GalCiv II...but the price is nice
Battle Academy 2 (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1802/Battle.Academy.2.is.on.sale.this.weekend.(with.a.Saturday.Stream)!) on sale over at Matrixgames until Monday 3am ET for $26.99.
A couple of weeks ago the whole Wargame franchise was bundled and on sale at Steam for something crazy like 7 units. Man I wished I jumped on that because I really want Red Dragon but it's currently at full price everywhere I look. :(
Quote from: steve58 on September 25, 2015, 10:42:17 AM
Battle Academy 2 (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1802/Battle.Academy.2.is.on.sale.this.weekend.(with.a.Saturday.Stream)!) on sale over at Matrixgames until Monday 3am ET for $26.99.
I own and enjoyed to original. Is the upgrade to BA2 worth it even at that price?
Batman Games + DLC
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-images.bundlestars.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Flogos%2FBUN118.png&hash=bda4db20421d980f95e69f4ec19d6fffc6b21aa4)
3 Games + 3 DLC
£7.79
http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/batman-complete-bundle/
Not actually complete, but at least it's pretending to be complete by including Origins and excluding Knight than the other way around. ::)
I love Battle Academy 2...never played the original.
Noone is recommending GalCiv3 then?
Quote from: Anguille on September 27, 2015, 03:00:00 PM
Noone is recommending GalCiv3 then?
I like it. A new version with better AI is coming out soon (1.4).
Ultimate General: Gettysburg is on sale at GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/game/ultimate_general_gettysburg) for $4.99 U.S.
Steel Armor - Blaze of War
Sale
35% off
WEEK LONG DEAL! Offer ends 5 October
http://store.steampowered.com/app/286280/
SABOW DLC: Basra 86
New DLC by Graviteam
Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/dlc/286280/
-15% off = £5.94
See post here: http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=14947.0
Sniper Elite III on sale at Steam for 9.99 (!!!)
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star + DLC'sWEEK LONG DEAL! Offer ends 5 October
75% Offhttp://store.steampowered.com/app/275290/
Man it's been a long time since I played GTOS... I have the base game on Steam but tempted to get the modules now (...I have the entire game non-Steam but would be nice to have the Steam option as well)
Does Steam actually keep the modules up to date or do you still have to do that manually -- in which case, I'll probably pass (since that'd be the main reason to have a Steam version -- auto-updates...)
Quote from: sandman2575 on September 30, 2015, 01:56:56 PM
Does Steam actually keep the modules up to date or do you still have to do that manually -- in which case, I'll probably pass (since that'd be the main reason to have a Steam version -- auto-updates...)
Hi sandman2575
Both patches and DLCs are installed automatically. When an update is available, the updater will appear and install it. After that you only have to press Save & Play.
Regards
Nice -- may have to pull the trigger on this then -- thanks, Asid
IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover
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75% off = £2.49
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-IL2COD/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover
Sale on Paradox games at Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/paradox_2015 (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/paradox_2015)
I'll probably finish off the DLC I need for CK II and EU IV.
Quote from: WallysWorld on October 01, 2015, 12:25:21 PM
Sale on Paradox games at Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/paradox_2015 (http://store.steampowered.com/sale/paradox_2015)
I'll probably finish off the DLC I need for CK II and EU IV.
Crap....I don't need another sale. Cities Skylines for $14.99....now or hold out for a better end of year holiday sale?
Quote from: Rayfer on October 01, 2015, 12:51:55 PM
Crap....I don't need another sale. Cities Skylines for $14.99....now or hold out for a better end of year holiday sale?
It's worth every penny and then some. It's the best city builder I've played in a very long time.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on October 01, 2015, 01:58:31 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on October 01, 2015, 12:51:55 PM
Crap....I don't need another sale. Cities Skylines for $14.99....now or hold out for a better end of year holiday sale?
It's worth every penny and then some. It's the best city builder I've played in a very long time.
I agree. I really like it. I have no regrets buying it at full price. Tremendous amount of mods available on the Steam Workshop for the game too.
Are there different eras in Cities? Can I build a 19th century city? Renaissance? Medieval?
Quote from: Gusington on October 01, 2015, 05:54:46 PM
Are there different eras in Cities? Can I build a 19th century city? Renaissance? Medieval?
that would be F**king sweet
I know! I guess it doesn't quite play that way though, then eh?
Killer Undead Ranger Batman: Middle-Earth: Ghost Elf Shadow: Game of the Year is $25 this weekend at Gamersgate, or only $25 if you don't want the GOTY edition. ???
(Seriously, there's a Batman joke in the game where the Orcs think he's Batman.)
If you haven't cared enough to buy it yet, you might as well wait for a deeper flash sale coming around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and/or New Year. But I like to poke a bit of fun at it (and also love the game), so... :D
Note: I am not in fact joking about the vanilla version and the GOTY version both being on sale for the same $25.
Meanwhile, Way of the Samurai 4 is available DRM-free at GoG this weekend 40% off -- about $21 for the base game plus all DLC. Bought it!
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 02, 2015, 04:11:04 PM
Meanwhile, Way of the Samurai 4 is available DRM-free at GoG this weekend 40% off -- about $21 for the base game plus all DLC. Bought it!
I was looking forward to this one, but it looks terrible. Please let us know if it is anything worth looking at.
(https://www.indiegala.com/img_game/2015/october/20151006/insurgency_logo.png?version=20151006fcb)
Cheap!!!
https://www.indiegala.com/insurgency
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on October 02, 2015, 08:08:38 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on October 02, 2015, 04:11:04 PM
Meanwhile, Way of the Samurai 4 is available DRM-free at GoG this weekend 40% off -- about $21 for the base game plus all DLC. Bought it!
I was looking forward to this one, but it looks terrible. Please let us know if it is anything worth looking at.
Different parts look better than others. Someone has said that the gfx are PS2 era, and that's almost accurate, except for being high-def (720 up to 1080). So if you think in terms of a PS2 game updated to high-def, you won't be far short.
I'm okay with it. Gameplay takes some actual skill to learn the finesses involved. The combat model is... interesting. There are umpty sword, spear, bare-hand, and other styles -- more sword styles than the others, maybe as many as all the others put together. It's the kind of game that unlocks options as you play. It's deeper than it first appears. Also a bit clunky, but things smooth out once you figure out the speed at which the game expects you to fight the various styles.
It is very much not really a serious game, but you probably knew that already -- the leader of the British Marine shore force, for guarding the ambassador (who is apparently a young teen girl), has the last name Megamelons. Which is almost appropriate, though admittedly it's hard to tell with her combat armor. I suspect there are plot options which involve confirming how appropriate the name is. ;)
Also, it's a sporadically buggy port, as you may have read on the Steam forums -- launching the game the first time will almost certainly crash it, but a second launch works fine. I managed to crash the game unexpectedly attempting an obscure menu operation that I may or may not even ever find again.
Fortunately, I had saved the game already.
Unfortunately, that had been five minutes ago.
Fortunately, I hadn't done a whole lot in that five minutes, so I won't have to reconstruct much.
Unfortunately, the save game points semi-randomly wander around set areas. And are photographers. Who will flirt with you. Despite being men. ::)
I think it hasn't been mentioned as of yet - there is Stardock sale going on at greenmangaming, you can grab GalCiv III for -50% an apply their "voucher" for furter -23% discount:
http://www.greenmangaming.com/stardock-titles/?tap_a=1964-996bbb&tap_s=2681-3a6e75
Quote from: Beowulf on October 07, 2015, 09:32:11 AM
I think it hasn't been mentioned as of yet - there is Stardock sale going on at greenmangaming, you can grab GalCiv III for -50% an apply their "voucher" for furter -23% discount:
http://www.greenmangaming.com/stardock-titles/?tap_a=1964-996bbb&tap_s=2681-3a6e75
Came out to $19.25 for me.
Below the magic $20 mark, so I jumped.
Quote from: Nefaro on October 07, 2015, 11:21:21 AM
Quote from: Beowulf on October 07, 2015, 09:32:11 AM
I think it hasn't been mentioned as of yet - there is Stardock sale going on at greenmangaming, you can grab GalCiv III for -50% an apply their "voucher" for furter -23% discount:
http://www.greenmangaming.com/stardock-titles/?tap_a=1964-996bbb&tap_s=2681-3a6e75
Came out to $19.25 for me.
Below the magic $20 mark, so I jumped.
I am very interested to hear your impressions. I really liked GalCiv 2 but have held off on picking up 3.
Quote from: Beowulf on October 07, 2015, 09:32:11 AM
I think it hasn't been mentioned as of yet - there is Stardock sale going on at greenmangaming, you can grab GalCiv III for -50% an apply their "voucher" for furter -23% discount:
http://www.greenmangaming.com/stardock-titles/?tap_a=1964-996bbb&tap_s=2681-3a6e75
Thanks, good deal, have been waiting to see if they keep polishing it, but at this price it's worth a try now.
Quote from: Shelldrake on October 07, 2015, 07:25:01 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 07, 2015, 11:21:21 AM
Quote from: Beowulf on October 07, 2015, 09:32:11 AM
I think it hasn't been mentioned as of yet - there is Stardock sale going on at greenmangaming, you can grab GalCiv III for -50% an apply their "voucher" for furter -23% discount:
http://www.greenmangaming.com/stardock-titles/?tap_a=1964-996bbb&tap_s=2681-3a6e75
Came out to $19.25 for me.
Below the magic $20 mark, so I jumped.
I am very interested to hear your impressions. I really liked GalCiv 2 but have held off on picking up 3.
I'd give you some impressions, but GalCiv3 has some serious performance issues for me right now.
The three times I tried to start the game, it bogged down to near freezing just on the loading screen. If I let it run a long time, it will eventually get to the menu, but still have long regular freezes.
Evidently been fairly common lately, judging by forum posts. Saw one mention a severe runaway memory leak effect, with CPU bogging down and freezing. Very likely the same thing I'm seeing. PC was still acting funky after ALT+F4'ing the PoS and had to restart to clear it every time. Gave up after a few.
I'm not sure if everyone's experiencing it, or how long it takes before it strikes (some say on save game load, some after so many turns, others at intro screen or just get black screen on starting) but I've seen no quick fixes for it. The Stardock people are just spamming the, "use this analyzer tool and send us a ticket" reply. :-\
Thought about trying it on a different computer but I'm done dicking with it for the moment. Be aware there has been a series of these freezes with it before purchasing. You may or may not be Murphy'd.
Ageod's "To End All Wars" is on sale on Steam for $24.79. How does their engine work with WW1...?
Quote from: Rayfer on October 09, 2015, 12:25:27 PM
Ageod's "To End All Wars" is on sale on Steam for $24.79. How does their engine work with WW1...?
Lousy when I tried it. It might work better on eastern front but stunk on western. "Marching to sound of guns" ruins the front line. Also, there is no physical way to duplicate the August '14 drive on Paris in this game system. I don't think you can reach it in 3 turns even if there are no enemy units in front of you. But I'm not sure I've tried the latest patch due to too many games in queue.
Quote from: Rayfer on October 09, 2015, 12:25:27 PM
Ageod's "To End All Wars" is on sale on Steam for $24.79. How does their engine work with WW1...?
That's very tempting -- will probably have to pick it up at that price.
I think MengJiao commented recently that he doesn't think the AGEOD engine handles WW1 well, nor Am. Civil War for that matter. I remember a lot of complaints with TEAW early on that the 'march to the sound of the guns' mechanic was making a hash out of actual trench warfare -- I think they've made improvements, though.
What's striking about TEAW is that it's "World War One La Grande Guerre" adapted to the AGEOD engine. Same map, some identical mechanics (for ex. picking a grand strategy in the run up to war -- "Schlieffen Plan," "Plan XIX" etc.). I suspect this was part of what caused "World War One: Centennial Edition" to meet with legal challenge (I assume leveled by AGEOD).
Anyway, I've been waiting to see this on discount -- at $25 I'm going to have to pull the trigger --
EDIT -- I see Bobarossa addresses some of the bad points re: March to the Sound of the Drums -- seems that hasn't been resolved then --
I thought they addressed the "March" trigger to return the reinforcing units to their original location, after release.. ?
I'm sure there will still be issues with the west front trench warfare situation. The AGE engine was really meant to run wars without long solid fronts. Just a few limited armies marching about, worrying about supply lines and having to make tough decisions on where to go because everything can't be covered. Like 18th century and earlier. Earlier the better, even. Another reason the classical period in AJE fits so well IMO.
I see it also on sale on the Matrix site for the same price.
Sandman, I don't think I've played the latest patch so it may have been dealt with. I mostly played ACW2 since my first try at TEAW.
Wargame: Red Dragon 75% Off
($9.99)
Daily Deal
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251060/?snr=1_4_4__43
Quote from: Nefaro on October 11, 2015, 10:35:52 PM
Wargame: Red Dragon 75% Off
($9.99)
Daily Deal
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251060/?snr=1_4_4__43
Good deal but I wish they would release some new maps.
Empires of Steel (http://www.empiresofsteel.com/) is pay what you want (minimum $1). I assume it's a sale rather than a permanent price change.
Anyone tried this? It looks kinda simplistic for most of you grogheads.
Armchair General review (http://www.armchairgeneral.com/empires-of-steel-pc-game-review.htm)
Out of Eight review (http://www.outofeight.info/2010/01/empires-of-steel-review.html)
Gamercast review (http://www.gamercast.net/empires-of-steel-review)
Quote from: amandachen on October 14, 2015, 08:01:42 AM
Empires of Steel (http://www.empiresofsteel.com/) is pay what you want (minimum $1). I assume it's a sale rather than a permanent price change.
Anyone tried this? It looks kinda simplistic for most of you grogheads.
Armchair General review (http://www.armchairgeneral.com/empires-of-steel-pc-game-review.htm)
Out of Eight review (http://www.outofeight.info/2010/01/empires-of-steel-review.html)
Gamercast review (http://www.gamercast.net/empires-of-steel-review)
I got it years ago and had tons of fun with it. It's a tough game of exploration, city conquest (not a city builder) and war. There are land, air and sea units that upgrade with tech research. It's not complicated or deep. It does have a rock/paper/scissor feel to it.
Yeah, it's kind of an updated Empire Deluxe. I remember liking it but haven't played it in a while. I seem to remember it had some kind of DRM when you tried to re-install.
Quote from: bbmike on October 14, 2015, 09:12:17 AM
Yeah, it's kind of an updated Empire Deluxe. I remember liking it but haven't played it in a while. I seem to remember it had some kind of DRM when you tried to re-install.
It was originally published by Battlefront, and had their limited online-activation DRM. The kind that wouldn't let you manually deactivate your key to free up a new install.
Last I heard, years ago, was that the creators were heading their own way and removing the DRM. But the version I got from BF didn't have it removed when I checked some time later, so I didn't bother with it anymore.
Thanks for the info. Says on the developer's site that it's 100% DRM free, so it seems like the game's worth picking up.
Quote from: Shelldrake on October 13, 2015, 10:49:30 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 11, 2015, 10:35:52 PM
Wargame: Red Dragon 75% Off
($9.99)
Daily Deal
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251060/?snr=1_4_4__43
Good deal but I wish they would release some new maps.
The released some new maps a couple of days ago and have said there are more on the way.
Maps released......
(1v1) Mud Fight !
(1v1) Paddy Field
(2v2) Highway to Seoul (small version)
(3v3) Highway to Seoul (big version)
(4v4) The Battle of Yuchalnok Pass
(4v4) The Green Mile
Also Steam is having a "stealth" sale until Friday at noon US central time. Notable titles......
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/stealth_sale/
Splinter Cell series...
Thief series.....
Deus-Ex series......
The original Ghost Recon plus the 2 expansions.
Far Cry series....
Assassin Creed series...
Steam also has the Deus Ex mod "revision" for users of the first title which is under 2 dollars btw.
Quote from: amandachen on October 14, 2015, 05:43:58 PM
Thanks for the info. Says on the developer's site that it's 100% DRM free, so it seems like the game's worth picking up.
I paid full price for
Empires of Steel at GamersGate and it is DRM-Free there, too. But the GamersGate price (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EOST/empires-of-steel) is $19.99 U.S. instead of $1.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on October 15, 2015, 01:31:44 AM
Quote from: Shelldrake on October 13, 2015, 10:49:30 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 11, 2015, 10:35:52 PM
Wargame: Red Dragon 75% Off
($9.99)
Daily Deal
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251060/?snr=1_4_4__43
Good deal but I wish they would release some new maps.
The released some new maps a couple of days ago and have said there are more on the way.
Maps released......
(1v1) Mud Fight !
(1v1) Paddy Field
(2v2) Highway to Seoul (small version)
(3v3) Highway to Seoul (big version)
(4v4) The Battle of Yuchalnok Pass
(4v4) The Green Mile
Also Steam is having a "stealth" sale until Friday at noon US central time. Notable titles......
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/stealth_sale/
Splinter Cell series...
Thief series.....
Deus-Ex series......
The original Ghost Recon plus the 2 expansions.
Far Cry series....
Assassin Creed series...
Steam also has the Deus Ex mod "revision" for users of the first title which is under 2 dollars btw.
Thanks for the heads up on the new maps. I haven't played for some time now so will need to get back into the game to try the new maps.
Flight Simulator X Steam Edition is on sale for $5. I have been waiting a while to get this to drop back down to $5 to avoid having to dig out the disks, and to take advantages of the performance improvements.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/314160/
Bundle Stars is having a big sale on 200 or so titles.
http://tiny.cc/e48q4x
Did anyone here ever buy Gauntlet? It's $4.99.
^Is there any single player to it?
Quote from: Gusington on October 15, 2015, 07:27:53 PM
^Is there any single player to it?
You can play solo, or with 1, 2, or 3 other players. The game is supposed to scale to the number of players.
I was thinking more of a grog-team. Just curious if anyone else grabbed it.
I would get it for 5 dollah if we could get a L4D2 style Grog game going.
I have L4D2. I played it for a bit before I joined the site.
I woukd happily drop 5 for Gauntlet if it would be a similar experience we had in MP with L4D2.
Quote from: Gusington on October 16, 2015, 07:45:17 AM
I woukd happily drop 5 for Gauntlet if it would be a similar experience we had in MP with L4D2.
Does Gus 'talk' in MP Zombie battles? Would think it would be too frantic for 'typing' style communications! :crazy2:
According to the Steam community there is no in-game chatting. I thought, though, that you could create a chat room outside of a game and talk whilst in there...can you not do that while in-game, too?
http://steamcommunity.com/app/258970/discussions/0/613937306549521600/
If it doesn't work in-game, someone mentions in this thread that they use Skype in the background and that works fine.
http://steamcommunity.com/app/258970/discussions/0/34096318942621900/
As you all know my voice is very Barry White and is really hard to understand, that's why I rarely talk in MP.
Just hard to type and do 'involved' gaming tasks at the same time.. Like in RoF, when I was trying to tell you NOT to hop in the gunner's position of my Gotha because it was already on it's way to the ground!!! :))
But no one understands me when I speak. I AM NOT AN ANIMAL
Someone should do a Fraps recording during a play through and unleash the awesomeness upon teh Intarwebs.
People would really want to hear that?
Dude. Pewdiepie makes 12 million a year being a freaking idiot and populating his YouTube channel with hot garbage. Never underestimate the public's lack of sense.
Our garbage would at least be entertaining. To the six other people that read this site regularly. :))
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 16, 2015, 10:57:46 AM
Our garbage would at least be entertaining. To the six other people that read this site regularly. :))
Wow. When did readership double?
Anyone like card games? Sentinels of the Multiverse (http://store.steampowered.com/app/337150/) is 34% off on Steam over the weekend. And the season pass (contains 3 DLC right now, more to come) has been reduced for the first time.
Quote from: mirth on October 16, 2015, 11:13:00 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 16, 2015, 10:57:46 AM
Our garbage would at least be entertaining. To the six other people that read this site regularly. :))
Wow. When did readership double?
Is this because of that mythical Front Page?
What front page?
Quote from: Huw the Poo on October 16, 2015, 02:50:46 PM
What front page?
There is Life after Forum if you believe!
Bundle Stars is the new home of the ever-rolling Paradox sale, including Cities: Skylines at 50% off.
Thanks for the heads up, I can fill out my HOI3 dlc
Falcon 4 and earlier editions are now available at GOG as a bundle for sale price of $6.
OOTP 16 World Series Special at Steam -- $9.99
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We've just started our annual World Series Special, this year with our biggest discount ever! From now through November 4th, OOTP 16 is 75% off (just $9.99) and our mobile game for iOS and Android, MLB Manager 2015, is 80% off (just $0.99).
http://store.steampowered.com/app/333820/
Quote from: steve58 on October 27, 2015, 08:44:47 AM
OOTP 16 World Series Special at Steam -- $9.99
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We've just started our annual World Series Special, this year with our biggest discount ever! From now through November 4th, OOTP 16 is 75% off (just $9.99) and our mobile game for iOS and Android, MLB Manager 2015, is 80% off (just $0.99).
http://store.steampowered.com/app/333820/
OOTP 16 was on my wish list. Can't pass it up at that price!!!
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Great price!!!
https://www.humblebundle.com/
Pay $1 min.:
• Insurgency (with Conquer Update)
• Men of War Assault Squad GOTY
• Abyss Odyssey (2-pack)
Pay minimum $5.53 and add:
• Blackguards 1
• Blackguards 2
• Contagion (4-pack)
Pay $9 and unlock:
• Spintires
• Divinity : Dragon Commander
I always kind of liked the idea of Spintires - but there just didn't seem to be anything that would keep me at it.
Also, I heard it wasn't great (read didn't work) with a wheel!
Rise of Flight is having a 60% sale on almost all of their products: http://riseofflight.com/store/ (http://riseofflight.com/store/)
This is odd. Bundle stars has a bundle called the Trinity 3 bundle, at the bottom is of the list is Making History: The Great War, seems out of place. The bundle is $2.49
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/trinity-3-bundle
Quote from: -budd- on October 29, 2015, 06:06:45 PM
This is odd. Bundle stars has a bundle called the Trinity 3 bundle, at the bottom is of the list is Making History: The Great War, seems out of place. The bundle is $2.49
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/trinity-3-bundle
If you like the Making History series....The Great War is a good one!
Arma 2 Complete Completion is 80% off at Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/40710/ (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/40710/)
I just can't pass up this deal.
7 Days to Die on sale for CDN$12.59 until 2 Nov on Steam (guessing ~$10US)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251570/
GOG has Achtung Panzer Kharkov 1943 (classic first-person tank sim) on sale for $7.99:
http://www.gog.com/game/achtung_panzer_kharkov_1943
Still has an active modding community. Great sim.
The Rise of Flight add-ons are on sale as part of the Steam Halloween sale.
(The only one that doesn't seem to be on sale is the expansion with three planes from the Eastern Front).
So if you missed their summer sale, now is your chance.
Quote from: Rekim on October 30, 2015, 02:02:02 AM
7 Days to Die on sale for CDN$12.59 until 2 Nov on Steam (guessing ~$10US)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/251570/
Looks like fun. Going to pull the trigger on this one. thanks
There are several of us that have 7 Days to Die... would be fun to do a meet up for some multiplayer.
PE
I own it too, but admittedly it didn't do much for me. Then again I didn't give it much of a chance, nor did I play it multiplayer.
I love 7 Days! And the next Alpha (13) looks even better. I don't know about multiplayer, though. Could be fun but I hate multiplayer about as much as mirth hates Windows 10. :P
I really like 7DTD too. I'm going to get back into it when I get my new graphics card.
I've been playing the crap out of 7DTD. Really enjoying it, which comes as a surprise as I'm not typically into FPS or zombie games.
A Grogheads PvE MP session would be fantastic!
Hell is on sale this weekend at Matrix ..... http://www.matrixgames.com/products/546/details/Hell $9.99 66% off. a BA engine game.
I completed one campaign, the game was hard for me, a ballbreaker.
How many can play in 7 Days to Die?
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 30, 2015, 10:08:41 PM
How many can play in 7 Days to Die?
I recall seeing servers configured for 20-40 players available online. Not sure what the hard limit would be.
Quote from: -budd- on October 30, 2015, 10:06:14 PM
Hell is on sale this weekend at Matrix ..... http://www.matrixgames.com/products/546/details/Hell $9.99 66% off. a BA engine game.
I completed one campaign, the game was hard for me, a ballbreaker.
I just about pulled the trigger on this and then realized it was part of that Humble Bundle Slitherine did last summer.... I guess I haven't played it yet ;-)
Steel Armor: Blaze of War + Basra DLC on Sale!
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SABOW = 50% off
Basra = 25% off
http://store.steampowered.com/app/286280/
Graviteam Tactics Operation Star + DLC SALE75% offhttp://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=graviteam
Steel Armor: Blaze of War on Sale!
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SABOW = 75% off
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SABW/steel-armor-blaze-of-war
Offer on for next 60 hours!
That was fast. Blood Bowl 2 is $30 on Steam until Friday
Quote from: Asid on November 03, 2015, 06:26:07 PM
Steel Armor: Blaze of War on Sale!
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SABOW = 75% off
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SABW/steel-armor-blaze-of-war
Offer on for next 60 hours!
I'm still waiting for steel fury to go on sale, seems like it never does.
Quote from: -budd- on November 03, 2015, 09:28:23 PM
I'm still waiting for steel fury to go on sale, seems like it never does.
Hi budd
I thinks it's because it's an older title. When it does go down I will let you know O0
The STA (Steel Tanks Addon) mod just gets better and better. Easy to install using JSGME. Adds so much to SFK42
http://dogsofwarvu.com/forum/index.php/topic,338.0.html
Regards
Quote from: tgb on November 03, 2015, 08:43:47 PM
That was fast. Blood Bowl 2 is $30 on Steam until Friday
That
almost made me jump - if not for the fact that I seem to have given up on PC gaming at the moment and moved onto modelling and toying with the idea of getting one of my board games out.
Since my rebuild, I put all the games I was "keen" on and left the rest off. The result was I ended up with about 10 icons for games and not the 40+ I had before. But even those - which I deemed the games I would likely play - haven't made me bite. Only Combat Mission:Shock Force really.
I ain't given up - just a bit meh at the minute with PC gaming
Anyone check out the GOG autumn sale? Some surprising discounts here -- Age of Wonders 3 deluxe for under $9. Witcher 3 for 30% off...
http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition (http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition)
I see some other notable indies on the GOG sale such as Din's Curse, and it's expansion, for $2 to $3 apiece.
Worth browsing through everything. ^-^
Edit: I see the Great Battles Collector's Edition is also 75% off. For you fans of GMT's Great Battles Of History series. ;)
Rome Gold for $2 and Banished for $5 are pretty tempting.
+1 on Banished. Is Rome Gold stand alone or a DLC?
Gold includes the Barbarian Invasion expansion IIRC - one of my favorite TW games.
So...okay...I take it Rome Gold is a stand-alone, then? It's hard to tell from the description.
No - I think it includes the BI expansion...
Okay, it's a Rome Total War expansion then...glad I didn't go get it. I have no business buying anything right now anyway. :buck2:
There are a few cylinders not clicking here...to my knowledge, Rome Gold includes the original game AND the BI expansion.
Not exactly a sale, but someone could exploit the current Arkham Knight deal for the next couple of months to play the game for free, by getting a full refund after playing it.
In order to try to recoup good will, WBGames has decided to make ArkKnight and any/all DLC 100% refundable since its initial release, good for any purchase until the end of the year. If you held onto it long past the original normal refund limit, hoping they'd fix it, and their fixes weren't enough or didn't help at all, you can refund it until the end of the year. But you can also buy it and then refund it any time before the end of the year.
It's like having a 100% off ArkKnight sale (even including the Season Pass) through the end of the year, though obviously as year-end approaches the practical value of that 'discount' will decrease (since you have to refund the game to take advantage of it and you might not have time to play it through or even get a sense if it works sufficiently on your rig, if you buy-in late.)
I should perhaps add that I enjoyed both playthroughs, despite my gfx card being crippled (ArkKnight still doesn't have code to process SLI cards, so only half my card was working), so I won't be doing the refund, because I don't think that would be right. But someone could do that, basically put down whatever it costs (even for the Season pass) as a deposit, then return the game to pick up all the deposit.
Quote from: Shelldrake on November 04, 2015, 11:33:05 AM
Rome Gold for $2 and Banished for $5 are pretty tempting.
Rome Gold is not the TW game. Full title is Europa Universalis Rome Gold.
Quote from: sandman2575 on November 04, 2015, 10:52:51 AM
Anyone check out the GOG autumn sale? Some surprising discounts here -- Age of Wonders 3 deluxe for under $9. Witcher 3 for 30% off...
http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition (http://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition)
Age of Wonders 3 Deluxe is absolutely awesome if you like 4X games with a fantasy motif. I have been playing this 4 days or more out of 7 for the last month. At less than $10 this is an amazing deal.
Supreme Commander Forged Alliance is on sale on Steam right now for 2.99. http://store.steampowered.com/app/9420/
If by chance you haven't played this the price for one of the better RTS of the last 10 years is a steal.
^ Just to expand on that, Supreme Commander and Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance can be bought for a dollar more (3.99). That's a great deal overall...thanks for the heads up, Achilles!
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 06, 2015, 01:13:45 PM
^ Just to expand on that, Supreme Commander and Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance can be bought for a dollar more (3.99). That's a great deal overall...thanks for the heads up, Achilles!
If you just want to play skirmish and multiplayer just getting FA will suffice. But if the original campaign is what you want the Gold edition is better.
It is with great but not unexpected sadness that I report that The Saboteur, which has never been on sale since I started shopping at Gamersgate, is no longer offered by Gamersgate. So.... .... so it is on anti-sale.
:'(
It was released at a time when DRM destroyed hard drives, and was inflicted with that kind of DRM, so again I can't say I'm surprised about it being eventually pulled from sale through any digital distribution network -- I was surprised it lasted that long at GG. And I can always play it on PS3. But I was hoping one day I'd be able to play it on PC as the Master Race should always have the option, nay the entitled right, to do.
Grand Theft Nazi aka The Saboteur: may you be resurrected one day as a Grand Old Game, DRM free, in the world to come.
Target stores will have a Buy 2, Get 1 free deal on all board and video games from November 8 – 14, 2015.
GOG has the Men of War series (https://www.gog.com/game/men_of_war) (Men of War, Men of War Assault Squad GOTY, and Men of War: Red Tide) for $5.37. How can I say no?
Bundlestars have a Graviteam Tactics bundle up:
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/graviteam-tactics-bundle
Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is 50%.
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/462/details/BuzzAldrin%27sSpaceProgramManager
Anyone got this?
I Am Bread and Goat Simulator on sale on Steam - 66% off both titles. :idiot2:
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 12, 2015, 02:56:52 PM
I Am Bread and Goat Simulator on sale on Steam - 66% off both titles. :idiot2:
I am Bread? I'll take a slice of that....
No idea what I Am Bread is, but Goat Simulator is genuinely brilliant. My kids and I have had many a laugh playing it.
I'd like to think I have a sense of humor that allows me to 'get' a lot of things, but I do not at all get Goat Simulator. What the hell is the appeal of that?
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 12, 2015, 04:34:32 PM
I'd like to think I have a sense of humor that allows me to 'get' a lot of things, but I do not at all get Goat Simulator. What the hell is the appeal of that?
+1
I was going to buy I Am Bread but I don't have the dough.
???
:o
Quote from: Toonces on November 12, 2015, 06:01:56 PM
I was going to buy I Am Bread but I don't have the dough.
???
:o
You will Knead to hurry and buy before it rises......
Quote from: Asid on November 12, 2015, 06:20:57 PM
Quote from: Toonces on November 12, 2015, 06:01:56 PM
I was going to buy I Am Bread but I don't have the dough.
???
:o
You will Knead to hurry and buy before it rises......
I think I'll pass on this one since I already have a bun in the oven.
Congrats w8t!!!
Quote from: W8taminute on November 12, 2015, 06:37:45 PM
I think I'll pass on this one since I already have a bun in the oven.
Quote from: Tuna on November 12, 2015, 09:25:45 PM
Congrats w8t!!!
Yes, felicitations and all that!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 12, 2015, 03:49:22 PM
No idea what I Am Bread is, but Goat Simulator is genuinely brilliant. My kids and I have had many a laugh playing it.
i see you boot this up on steam and laugh to myself - no welsh man should be allowed
W8's pregnant?
Thanks guys! I can't wait.
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Holy crap dude. What # baby is this for you?
Quote from: W8taminute on November 14, 2015, 05:07:28 PM
Thanks guys! I can't wait.
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Is this your way of telling us that it's actually YOU who's pregnant? And that the father...errr...other father...???...is Danny Deito?
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^ and ^^
My first and I'm trying to keep it low profile. If the media ever finds out I'll have the papa razzi all over me 24/7. ;D
Quote from: W8taminute on November 15, 2015, 01:03:08 PM
^ and ^^
My first and I'm trying to keep it low profile. If the media ever finds out I'll have the papa razzi all over me 24/7. ;D
Too late :)
Congrats, W8. We'll talk about it in the next podcast and totally blow your cover. ;)
First one! Mazel tov.
Congratulations W8.
Having two myself, I know the hell and the heaven you are letting yourself in for (mostly heaven though). O:-)
Congrats W8! O0
Congrats to you and the Missus W8! So much fer yer gaming time. ;)
Fallout Bundle
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Redeem on Steam - 14 Products
66% off = £14.94
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/fallout-bundle
Imperial Glory
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85% off = £0.59
http://store.steampowered.com/app/277450/
About This Game
It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. Antagonism between the Empires is at an all time high and war seems inevitable. Millions of men prepare for battle, while the finest strategists draw up their plans for the domination of Europe. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment.
Praetorians
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85% off = £0.59
http://store.steampowered.com/app/277460/
About This Game
Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor. Your quest will not be easy, as the Empire is heavily defended by thousands of different troop types and war machines, all with special skills and individual strengths. The road to becoming Emperor depends on strategy! You must learn to combine your units and exploit the weakness of the enemy, but as you get closer to the Emperor things become even more difficult as you must face his personal guard, the most powerful and deadly fighting force in the Empire - The Praetorian Guard!
Space Engineers is 50% off on Steam this weekend with free play until Sunday.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/)
Quote from: IronX on November 19, 2015, 04:57:19 PM
Space Engineers is 50% off on Steam this weekend with free play until Sunday.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/)
Medieval Engineers (http://store.steampowered.com/app/333950/) also on sale for $10 until 11/23. Or
get both Space Engineers and Medieval Engineers for $20 (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/59400/).
Two games I've never devoted enough time too :-\
The first-person shooter, Verdun, is on sale with 50% off on Steam for the next two days.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/)
^ I picked Verdun up...looks like something I'll enjoy quite a bit. Thanks for the head's up! O0
Good luck! Hopefully you'll survive longer than I do (which isn't very long)!
I also have Verdun but no one to play with :(
I have it too
I've been playing Germans, on the AspenJorgen squad (something like that). It seems you get perks by sticking with the same squad, so I'm trying to stay with them.
Gotta give IronX kudos on this one...definitely fun, and a worthy sale buy!
We should start our own squad. What names do you all go by? I will keep an eye out.
Funky Trench Foot Filth-Beans?
Doesn't really roll off the tongue.
This would so totally be the Grogheads WWI squad...
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KNICKERS 1914
We can take page from Family Guy and christen ourselves the Sillinannies.
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Grogs Army :)
There's always 'The Grogadders go forth'...
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I couldn't create a Brit WWI era soldier to look more like me than the one all the way on the right if I tried.
Baldrick? The man with the plan.
I vote for the name Groggy Duffers.
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Space Hulk Ascension 50% Off at Gamersgate for the next day.
Steam key.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SHAE/space-hulk-ascension
Well worth it for anyone who likes grim turn based combat with persistent campaigns and character development, although fans of Space Hulk may have to tolerate it being not-really-codex-Space-Hulk. (There's the previous game for that.)
Humble Bundle
Pay what you want....
Take a look Cheeeeaaapppp
https://www.humblebundle.com/
Quote from: Asid on November 24, 2015, 02:31:44 PM
Humble Bundle
Pay what you want....
Take a look Cheeeeaaapppp
https://www.humblebundle.com/
WOW! that's a lotta racing! :D
Quote from: Barthheart on November 24, 2015, 02:36:50 PM
WOW! that's a lotta racing! :D
And Flashpointing :knuppel2:
Witcher 3 50% off at GoG? Why do you tempt me so, gaming gods?! :knuppel2:
www.gog.com has on sale:
1] The original gold box D&D games (8 titles including Pool of Radiance and Curse of the Azure Bonds) for $6.67
http://www.gog.com/game/forgotten_realms_the_archives_collection_two
2] The 3 Ravenloft Titles for $10.
http://www.gog.com/game/dungeons_dragons_ravenloft_series
The prices may be a bit lower - but I did not log into my account.
Numerous Steam games on sale today, including ARMA III (50% off), Civ V (75% off), Space Engineers (40% off), Elite Dangerous (67% off), Total War Attila (66% off)...
Just got fallout4 for 40 bucks on instant gaming, not even on sale. First time with franchise.....I'll see how it goes
DCS Autumn Sale on now:
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $23.99 (40% off)
DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $23.99 (40% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $23.99 (40% off)
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $34.99 (30% off)
DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora: $49.99 to $34.99 (30% off)
DCS: C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev: $59.99 to $41.99 (30% off)
DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst: $49.99 to $34.99 (30% off)
Hawk for DCS World: $39.99 to $27.99 (30% off)
DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $13.99 (30% off)
A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $6.99 (30% off)
Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $6.99 (30% off)
DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $39.99 (20% off)
DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $23.99 (20% off)
F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $7.99 (20% off)
Su-27 for DCS World: $9.99 to $7.99 (20% off)
Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign: $9.99 to $7.99 (20% off)
DCS: MiG-21bis: $49.99 to $39.99 (20% off)
Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue on sale 50% off:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/354600
Just re-bought Medieval II TW and the Kingdoms expansion for 7.98 total.
Matrix sale up and running.
http://issuu.com/matrixgames/docs/matrix_christmas_sale
Ugh what document format is that? In Linux I have two choices.. two small to read..or so large you only see the price tag!
More tempting sales.
Rise of Flight's 60% off sale with the Russian Sikorsky S-16 and S-22 at 50% off : http://riseofflight.com/store/ (http://riseofflight.com/store/)
Quote from: Tuna on November 26, 2015, 08:43:50 AM
Ugh what document format is that? In Linux I have two choices.. two small to read..or so large you only see the price tag!
I thought I had that issue too (Firefox on Linux) but you can click and drag the slider below the catalogue to fine tune the zoom.
Just Cause 3 is on the way next week, and will cost around US$50 from Steam plus more for DLC. It will no doubt be worth the money, at least for the base game. (Traditionally the DLC has been better to buy on sale.)
However, it isn't likely that the game will be that much of an improvement over JC2, which is on sale at Steam right now for about $5 $3.75, plus $1.75 for all the DLC. I'm tempted to buy it, even though I already beat the game on PS3, just for being able to play JC2 on a super-PC rather than on the PS3. (Also because trying to fly planes on the PS3 is practically impossible. Not that it matters; the copters are vastly much more useful.)
For those who don't know, the JC franchise is a lot like Far Cry, except with an ongoing protagonist (a Latin American CIA regime-breaker who has a cover identity as the world's single most dangerous mercenary, the Scorpion), a much larger sandbox (20 miles by 20 miles instead of like 3 x 3), and a larger emphasis on explosives and dual-shooting. Also, a Batmanish grappling hook, which FC still hasn't added and probably won't.
Command Ops2 Commander Pack on sale:http://store.lnlpublishing.com/command-ops-2-the-commander-pack (http://store.lnlpublishing.com/command-ops-2-the-commander-pack)
Verdun is 50% off at Gamersgate so I bought it. Soooo, are we doing this thing?
Nice! Let's try to get a group together this weekend with you, Toonces, IronX and myself.
I have to work night shifts this weekend so I probably can't take part.
Might not necessarily be at night.
Jade Empire Special Edition is on the house at Origin.com :smitten:
Funny, I was just thinking about picking this game up. Thanks Origin.
GoG.com Winter Sale on now.
http://www.gog.com/news/the_big_winter_sale_starts_now (http://www.gog.com/news/the_big_winter_sale_starts_now)
Quote from: IronX on December 02, 2015, 12:55:33 PM
GoG.com Winter Sale on now.
http://www.gog.com/news/the_big_winter_sale_starts_now (http://www.gog.com/news/the_big_winter_sale_starts_now)
damn, no time to let our wallets/credit cards cool off before another sale. O0
Quote from: IronX on December 02, 2015, 12:55:33 PM
GoG.com Winter Sale on now.
http://www.gog.com/news/the_big_winter_sale_starts_now (http://www.gog.com/news/the_big_winter_sale_starts_now)
My wallet hates you! :P
just did the $3 mystery game at gog. got long live the queen :'(
Quote from: Shelldrake on December 02, 2015, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: IronX on December 02, 2015, 12:55:33 PM
GoG.com Winter Sale on now.
http://www.gog.com/news/the_big_winter_sale_starts_now (http://www.gog.com/news/the_big_winter_sale_starts_now)
My wallet hates you! :P
As does mine! Will these damn sales never end? :D
All Stars 4 Bundle
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£1.49
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/all-stars-4-bundle
Evoland
Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition
Overture
Sniper : Ghost Warrior 2
PixelJunk Shooter
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate
Survivalist
GT Legends
Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered
This is definitely worth the asking price. O0
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I picked up Unepic, Pacific General, and I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream - snuck it on the card for a bit over $5...and friggin' Unepic just sucked two solid hours out of my day. That's a fun game and well worth the price (which I think is $1.99 by itself).
Oh yeah...if you buy at least $5 in games for the next...I think it's 36 or so hours, you get Divine Divinity for free, which I did for some unfathomable reason.
I almost tried for one of the $3 'mystery' games that are guaranteed to be normally priced from $9.99 to I think $35 or so, but after perusing a list online in a GOG forum (http://www.gog.com/forum/general/big_winter_sale_mystery_games/page1), I can't say I was impressed enough to give it a try. I own several of those games on Steam and while GOG promises you won't get a game you already own on GOG, I know with my luck I'll get something I already have on Steam.
must resist, must resist ::)
And then, today, Matrix has the nerve to send me the customer appreciation email with the huge discount. So now I *have* to buy another game from them this month! #firstworldgrogproblems
Pillars of Eternity is currently half-off on Steam for the next 20 hours.
Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific - Admiral's Edition is currently on sale for $39.99 U.S. (50% off) at Matrix Games (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/351/details/War.in.the.Pacific.-.Admiral's.Edition).
Was just browsing the Amazon App store on my Kindle Fire and found KOTOR (the first one) for free. Normally it's $9.99. Not sure how long this goes on for but check it out if you're interested.
(Also posted in Mobile Gaming)
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 09, 2015, 11:53:09 AM
Was just browsing the Amazon App store on my Kindle Fire and found KOTOR (the first one) for free. Normally it's $9.99. Not sure how long this goes on for but check it out if you're interested.
(Also posted in Mobile Gaming)
Nice find!
Any idea when the Steam Winter/Xmas Sale starts? 'Cause it's been a few days since the last sale and high time for a new one, amirite? :D
You are RIGHT ma man!
I posted that only half in jest.... :)
(I seriously thought of a few things I should've picked up over the Thanksgiving sale... This is a sickness, gentlemen.)
Dec 22 to Jan 4 apparently.
The Stardock rollout at GOG continues: Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is now available for sale there. In addition, you can currently get it for half-price ($12.49). Includes both the original FE game plus the standalone LH expansion.
Link (http://www.gog.com/game/fallen_enchantress_legendary_heroes?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=fallen_enchantress_legendary_heroes&utm_campaign=release_game?pp=904f2cc1c3677bb35876e91f4716341c06769cc6)
Quote from: Huw the Poo on December 09, 2015, 05:12:49 PM
Dec 22 to Jan 4 apparently.
Splendid. I can hold out for 13 days (...I think)
For $2.49 or more, IndieGala (https://www.indiegala.com/central) has:
Marine Park Empire (Windows)
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury (Windows)
Pajama Sam: Games to Play on Any Day (Windows / Mac / SteamOS + Linux)
Hunting Unlimited™ 2008 (Windows)
Task Force 1942: Surface Naval Action in the South Pacific (Windows / Mac / SteamOS + Linux)
Sword of the Samurai (Windows / Mac / SteamOS + Linux)
B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th (Windows)
Across the Rhine (Windows / Mac / SteamOS + Linux)
Command HQ (Windows / Mac / SteamOS + Linux)
1942: The Pacific Air War (Windows / Mac / SteamOS + Linux)
Hyperspeed (Windows / Mac / SteamOS + Linux)
Deadlock: Planetary Conquest (Windows)
More Total War than you can shake a stick at (various price points, but $15 for all)
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
Medieval II: Total War Collection
Shogun: Total War Collection
Medieval: Total War Collection
Empire: Total War Collection
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Collection
Napoleon: Total War Collection
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Total War: ROME II - Wrath of Sparta Campaign Pack
Total War: ROME II - Caesar in Gaul Campaign Pack
Total War: ROME II - Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack
Total War: ROME II - Pirates and Raiders Culture Pack
some other stuff, plus a Humble Store 66% off Total War: ATTILA coupon
The GG Christmas sale has started, although it's surprisingly limited. I picked up the two latest Red Faction games which I had never gotten around to, 80% off.
If I may make a somewhat oblique recommendation for a AAA 3rd person cinematic action brawler/shooter, though: Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. Which as the title suggests has some connection to the famous "Journey to the West" story; also, Gollum/Kong mo-cap actor Andy Serkis is pretty heavily involved, which as usual is a good thing. It's a post-apocalyptic story, set after an alien force has already conquered and enslaved Earth, the details of which I won't spoil, except to say that the DLC mini-campaign, "Pigsy's Perfect 10", is worth playing, too, and works pretty well as a legitimate prequel -- you can play it first or afterward, there are some bittersweet feels either way.
Giants: Citizen Kabuto is free on GOG for the next 40 hours if you have an account.
Need to go to main page and scroll down and there's a link bar about 3/4 the way down the page.
Thanks for the heads-up, Jamus. O0
GOG.com (http://www.gog.com/game/worms_forts_under_siege) is offering Worms Forts: Under Seige for free until December 17, 10:59 AM GMT.
Steam Winter Sale likely to start December 22:
http://www.shacknews.com/article/92550/steam-winter-sale-2015-date-leaked-prepare-to-open-your-wallets-next-week (http://www.shacknews.com/article/92550/steam-winter-sale-2015-date-leaked-prepare-to-open-your-wallets-next-week)
I'm pretty sure there's absolutely nothing on Steam that I would consider buying in the sale. There honestly isn't anything I'm "looking" for or anything that has caught my eye that I don't have.
This Steam sale could be a bust for me!
47 items on my wish list. I'm sure something will be on sale for cheap. ^-^
Quote from: bbmike on December 17, 2015, 12:33:17 PM
47 items on my wish list. I'm sure something will be on sale for cheap. ^-^
That's the spirit! ;)
I don't have anything on my wish list at the mo, but I'm always interested to see what's on offer (you know, just in case).
But Matrix has taken so much of my money already... :-\...
Quote from: Dammit Carl! on December 17, 2015, 12:59:33 PM
But Matrix has taken so much of my money already... :-\...
Then it wouldn't be fair to not give Steam any! :P
Kerbal Space Program 40% off this weekend on Steam.
I just loaded $40 onto my Steam wallet. I'm going to try to behave and hold myself to that.
Quote from: IronX on December 17, 2015, 01:48:40 PM
Kerbal Space Program 40% off this weekend on Steam.
Oh...there is that actually. That always looked fun
It really is. Loads of great mods. I've not played it in a while, but one of the most useful mods was/is MechJeb (autopilot), which takes a lot of the angst out of getting into orbit and beyond.
Quote from: Dammit Carl! on December 17, 2015, 12:59:33 PM
But Matrix has taken so much of my money already... :-\...
Me too...! But good stuff was had.
Quote from: IronX on December 17, 2015, 10:57:42 AM
Steam Winter Sale likely to start December 22:
http://www.shacknews.com/article/92550/steam-winter-sale-2015-date-leaked-prepare-to-open-your-wallets-next-week (http://www.shacknews.com/article/92550/steam-winter-sale-2015-date-leaked-prepare-to-open-your-wallets-next-week)
<whimpers>
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 17, 2015, 12:31:11 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on December 17, 2015, 12:27:22 PM
There honestly isn't anything that I don't have.
Fixed
lol - that's possibly closer to the truth.
But honestly, anything I am interested in is bought really. Maybe a couple of fringe things like Kerbal and a rugby management game and possibly some expansions for Train Simulator...but they are fringe purchases and will only really make it into my library depending on how I feel on the day :2funny:
I have about 63 games on my wishlist. I'm dreading that first email from isthereanydeal.com
My favorite entertainment at this moment is watching JD's will crumble.
Quote from: Gusington on December 17, 2015, 06:01:45 PM
My favorite entertainment at this moment is watching JD's will crumble.
That's always fun.
Watching your will crumble may be even better, Gus.
>:D
My Steam wishlist is about 10 long, with a lot of the games on it not released yet.
That's actually pretty clever, wish-listing only games that are pre-release to reduce temptation. Even better would be wish-listing the vaporware ones.
Stop kidding yourselves.......YOU WILL BREAK
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Quote from: -budd- on December 17, 2015, 07:28:36 PM
Stop kidding yourselves.......YOU WILL BREAK
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Nice pic.
Appropriate.
Well.... with the Loonie worth $0.71 USD I think I can restrain myself this year.... :(
Quote from: Barthheart on December 17, 2015, 08:07:34 PM
Well.... with the Loonie worth $0.71 USD I think I can restrain myself this year.... :(
+1 Yeah the exchange rate sure sucks big time.
That above pic is fantastic!
Here's hoping the Winter/Christmas/etc Sale is a tad better/more interesting than the Autumn sale was...
Xbox sale - with 40-60% off - starts the same day as the Steam sale, December 22.
http://www.xbox.com/en-us/countdown (http://www.xbox.com/en-us/countdown)
I'm going to follow the same path as I did during the Thanksgiving sale, be a good boy, and generally stick to my wish-listed games.
Insurgency on Steam for under £2 - has to be worth a look.
Quote from: Father Ted on December 19, 2015, 07:31:08 AM
Insurgency on Steam for under £2 - has to be worth a look.
That's a steal for the best online shooter I've played in a very long time.
GreenManGaming.com has Cities: Skylines on sale for $11.99 - 20% off w/ voucher code XMAS20-PERGMG-SVINGS = $9.60
At BundleStars:
$1.00 Planetary Annihilation (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/planetary-annihilation)
$1.78 Planetary Annihilation - Digital Deluxe (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/planetary-annihilation-digital-deluxe)
$11.99 Planetary Annihilation: Titans (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/planetary-annihilation-titans)
^ Ha, from what I've read, that's about what it's worth.
Cities, however, is a great game and that's a pretty amazing deal.
Quote from: IronX on December 19, 2015, 02:11:36 PM
^ Ha, from what I've read, that's about what it's worth.
Cities, however, is a great game and that's a pretty amazing deal.
I like planetary annihilation. Not sure why it gets so much hate...probably because it's not a simple remake of total annihilation.
Yeah, apparently it was released in a godawful state, but it's absolutely fine now, and $1 is a stupid price to pay for it.
It's especially stupid for anyone who paid the silly inflated early access prices. :D
(Agreed, the game is fine, whether in Titan flavor or not.)
GameStop has Wolfenstein: The New Order (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/wolfenstein-the-new-order/109450) on sale for $8.99 and Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/wolfenstein-the-old-blood/121101) for $9.99. Steam codes. I'm a little tempted, but probably going to hold off since the Steam Sale will be starting in a couple days.
Well, my damage is done, but maybe not complete;
Darkest Hour $2.49
Arsenal of Democracy $1.99
Cities:Skylines $11.99
Cities:Skylines After Dark $10.04
EU IV: El Dorado $5.09
EU IV: Common Sense $5.09
...the seers hath predicted that the Steam Winter Sale in nigh upon us. Arm thy wallets and prepare to do...some explaining to the missus :crazy2:
Quote from: steve58 on December 21, 2015, 06:22:25 PM
...the seers hath predicted that the Steam Winter Sale in nigh upon us. Arm thy wallets and prepare to do...some explaining to the missus :crazy2:
If it is anything like the recent sales, my wallet is going to be safe:) Hopefully they go a little more crazy this time....
Got my helmet on...ready.
<whimpers again>
So...anyone shopping yet?
Quote from: Gusington on December 22, 2015, 08:48:25 AM
So...anyone shopping yet?
Doesn't look like the Steam sale has started yet - ?
The internets said it is starting on 12/22! It has been 12/22 for almost 9.5 hours now!
Let there be panic.
Quote from: sandman2575 on December 22, 2015, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: Gusington on December 22, 2015, 08:48:25 AM
So...anyone shopping yet?
Doesn't look like the Steam sale has started yet - ?
The internets said it is starting on 12/22! It has been 12/22 for almost 9.5 hours now!
Let there be panic.
I think they have traditionally started around 12-1pm eastern time....
OK good -- I can stop hyperventilating now ;)
I thought the "15 Games On Sale All Week Long" ad yesterday was pretty funny... >:D
Its going to have to be "good," for me to get it at the Steam sale; the rolling Matrix site sale has taken its toll on my gaming wallet and there is damned little else Ostfront related for me to buy (I hope)...except for Lock-N-Load Heroes of Stalingrad.
-dons ushanka, grabs the 91/30 and heads back out into the fray-
Quote from: Gusington on December 21, 2015, 07:04:22 PM
Got my helmet on...ready.
is that for protection against the sale or Mrs G?
The sale should start in two hours and five minutes from the time of my post.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on December 22, 2015, 10:55:08 AM
The sale should start in two hours and five minutes from the time of my post.
Let's synchronize watches. On my mark. Now! :coolsmiley:
Time to suit up and get ready to ninja the sales.......
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F**k, new computer, money in paypal....I'm doomed. :D
Decisive Campaigns - Barbarossa is available on Amazon for $61.99 USC. This includes the physical game along with the hard cover manual.
I bought it yesterday and with free shipping it will be delivered 28-31 Dec.
Does Amazon usually sell Matrix games?
Quote from: Hot lead and dirty talk on December 22, 2015, 11:56:13 AM
Decisive Campaigns - Barbarossa is available on Amazon for $61.99 USC. This includes the physical game along with the hard cover manual.
I bought it yesterday and with free shipping it will be delivered 28-31 Dec.
Pretty impressive, even supports Amazon Prime where you can buy today and receive within 2 days...even before xmas if you order today. If this is a future trend with Matrix, might look at more physical copies.
Quote from: magnus on December 22, 2015, 12:27:32 PM
Does Amazon usually sell Matrix games?
I don't know if they usually do, Magnus. I had a decent amount of gift cards for Amazon and on a lark I typed in DC:B and there it was. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised and it's cheaper than ordering from Matrix. Winner, Winner chicken dinner!
Wow hit 'refresh' on Steam at 1:03 and site down due to heavy load! >:D
Sale looks live now....looking through it.
Yeah, Steam Store won't even load for me right now.
I went through the initial sales, nothing for me yet.....so far, having good luck in getting access.
Maybe you were a bit to fast. They are still adding sales and it doesn't look like there will be any flash sales (luckily!). Now I have to decide on which wargame(s) to buy first, being a total beginner :)
I see Wastelands 2 Director's Cut is on sale. This wasn't on Sale during the Thanksgiving one. Is it worth picking up?
Oops, just saw my Wishlist. Almost everything on it is on sale! :D
I can't even get to my wishlist.
Quote from: Tuna on December 22, 2015, 01:46:45 PM
I see Wastelands 2 Director's Cut is on sale. This wasn't on Sale during the Thanksgiving one. Is it worth picking up?
I'd say definitely Yes. Haven't played it in a while but I do mean to go back to it, unlike Pillars of Eternity (which just left me cold). The Director's Cut is well worth $20 IMO.
Whoa! -- no I don't think it's usual at all for Slitheratrix to sell on Amazon. :o :coolsmiley: Heck, DC3 isn't even on Steam yet, is it??
I feel like that can only help them in the long run, though.
Apparently Steam doesn't want my money.
I guess they know the value of the Canadian dollar. :'(
Quote from: IronX on December 22, 2015, 02:07:49 PM
Apparently Steam doesn't want my money.
I guess they know the value of the Canadian dollar. :'(
Steam doesn't seem to want American money either! Hope they get this fixed soon.
I'm looking at £23-worth of purchases. Not bad at all, especially since I got all my Christmas shopping done before my latest pay day. I think I can justify these!
Format looks the same as the previous sale, so the price you see now is very likely to be the fixed price throughout the sale. In fact all the games on my purchase list says their sales end 4 January, which confirms it.
Quote from: Hot lead and dirty talk on December 22, 2015, 11:56:13 AM
Decisive Campaigns - Barbarossa is available on Amazon for $61.99 USC. This includes the physical game along with the hard cover manual.
I bought it yesterday and with free shipping it will be delivered 28-31 Dec.
Wow, that's a good deal, thanks for the heads up. I just ordered myself a Christmas present, should arrive Thu 12/24, looking forward to that hardcopy manual O0
Quote from: bbmike on December 22, 2015, 01:49:34 PM
Oops, just saw my Wishlist. Almost everything on it is on sale! :D
Same with me...I'm in big-sh_t trouble.
Quote from: Hot lead and dirty talk on December 22, 2015, 11:56:13 AM
Decisive Campaigns - Barbarossa is available on Amazon for $61.99 USC. This includes the physical game along with the hard cover manual.
I bought it yesterday and with free shipping it will be delivered 28-31 Dec.
Wow that book looks to be made of high quality. Any possibility to get that in Europe?
Quote from: Thjan on December 22, 2015, 03:23:35 PM
Quote from: Hot lead and dirty talk on December 22, 2015, 11:56:13 AM
Decisive Campaigns - Barbarossa is available on Amazon for $61.99 USC. This includes the physical game along with the hard cover manual.
I bought it yesterday and with free shipping it will be delivered 28-31 Dec.
Wow that book looks to be made of high quality. Any possibility to get that in Europe?
It seems to be on Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Decisive-Campaigns-Barbarossa/dp/B018Y21H4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450817088&sr=8-1&keywords=decisive+campaigns+barbarossa (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Decisive-Campaigns-Barbarossa/dp/B018Y21H4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450817088&sr=8-1&keywords=decisive+campaigns+barbarossa)
Why didn't I think of that? Thanks!
WITE and expansions for $54
Quote from: Thjan on December 22, 2015, 03:23:35 PM
Wow that book looks to be made of high quality.
I can confirm the book is a VERY high quality print and binding.
Also completely redundant bling (since the game comes with the same manual on pdf, which is naturally more searchable, and also some very instructive tutorial videos). But very nice redundant bling. O:-)
Rise of Flight's store has its Christmas sale with everything up to 60% off: http://riseofflight.com/forum/topic/47103-rof-winter-sale-60-till-january-4th/#entry651439 (http://riseofflight.com/forum/topic/47103-rof-winter-sale-60-till-january-4th/#entry651439)
Just in case you're not all "sale"d out, Steam has Unity of Command Trilogy Bundle (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/39258/?snr=1_7_7_weeklongdeals_150_1) for $4.49.
No! No more sales!! :buck2:
Both my wallet and my OCD tendency to pore over sale items "because there's something I may have missed" are grateful the Steam Sale is finally over...
Always room for one more... :D
TW Shogun 2 75% off on Steam this weekend.
Steam's weekend sale list just came up. Looks like it's a Rebellion publisher weekend.
Some of it looks like crap, but what's standing out to me is:
Sniper Elite III for $9.99 - also butt-tons of DLC being sold at huge discount, too.
Lords of the Realm (I, II, III, and Magic, all for $6.49).
Aliens vs. Predator Classic 2000 for $1.24.
MoonBase Commander for $1.49.
Evil Genius (a decent game) for $2.49.
oooo i had sniper on the wishlist
Sniped!
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CONSORTIUM
Free
An original, story-driven first-person role-playing experience. Take on the role of Consortium Bishop Six, a global peacekeeper in the year 2042, aboard the massive futuristic aircraft ZENLIL. You have an unprecedented amount of freedom to control how the story unfolds.
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Well, it's a good price. Thanks, Asid! O0
Quote from: bbmike on January 15, 2016, 05:38:42 PM
Well, it's a good price. Thanks, Asid! O0
Remember you have 2 hours of playtime or fourteen days to get a refund ;D
Thanks Asid. I bought the game on GOG some time ago but it is nice to have it on Steam too.
Humble Bundle Winter Sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store?utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=93a2d0feb0-Humble_Store_Winter_Sale_2016_Launch&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-93a2d0feb0-119099789&mc_cid=93a2d0feb0&mc_eid=97c27c36cd) is on. Lots of titles on sale. A few that caught my eye:
$6.69 Colonial Conquest
$7.49 CK2 Horse Lords
$4.99 Massive Chalice
$1.99 Hearts of Iron III
$5.99 Hearts of Iron III DLC Collection
$6.24 Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
$23.99 Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front
Quote from: steve58 on January 16, 2016, 08:46:36 AM
Humble Bundle Winter Sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store?utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=93a2d0feb0-Humble_Store_Winter_Sale_2016_Launch&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-93a2d0feb0-119099789&mc_cid=93a2d0feb0&mc_eid=97c27c36cd) is on. Lots of titles on sale. A few that caught my eye:
They also have Skyrim Legendary Edition (http://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/theelderscrolls5_skyrimlegendary_storefront) at $10, along with the other Bethesda stuff on sale.
For the odd person who hasn't actually picked it up.
Quote from: Nefaro on January 16, 2016, 09:26:21 AM
Quote from: steve58 on January 16, 2016, 08:46:36 AM
Humble Bundle Winter Sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store?utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=93a2d0feb0-Humble_Store_Winter_Sale_2016_Launch&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-93a2d0feb0-119099789&mc_cid=93a2d0feb0&mc_eid=97c27c36cd) is on. Lots of titles on sale. A few that caught my eye:
They also have Skyrim Legendary Edition (http://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/theelderscrolls5_skyrimlegendary_storefront) at $10, along with the other Bethesda stuff on sale.
For the odd person who hasn't actually picked it up.
I have the basic version on Steam. Is the Legendary edition worth it? I've never played it.
Quote from: bbmike on January 16, 2016, 09:33:00 AM
I have the basic version on Steam. Is the Legendary edition worth it? I've never played it.
I've not played the LE version since I upraded from the core game on a Steam sale. So many other games yet unplayed in my library. :))
So I dunno whether all the DLC for Skyrim is worth it. There are far more experienced Skyrim players hereabouts, though. I'd suggest searching for the Skyrim thread and asking their opinions on all the DLC.
Damn.. Humble is having a full-on Winter Sale. I originally thought it was just a couple select publishers.
Their Total War stuff, including Attila is 66% to 75% off, for example.
Looks like much of the big name titles in the store is on a large discount right now. Probably bigger discounts than Steam had on their Winter Sale.
The Skyrim DLC's are fun in and of themselves, and are also required for a lot of mods. I highly recommend picking them up! And also, I recommend you play Skyrim, on of the best games of all time.
^YES! And if you do nothing else, get Dawnguard, Nef!
I just added Hearthfire, Dawnguard, and Dragonborn to my Skyrim game last month during the winter sale, Nef. And I've had Skyrim for over two years (the vanilla base version, anyway), so it's taken me a while. Since Dawnguard and Dragonborn are normally twenty bucks each, getting everything for $10 is a pretty damn good deal (I think I paid five dollars each for each of the DLCs in the sale).
The Dawnguard expansion is kind of annoying, but not in a bad way. Vampires keep randomly attacking towns I visit. It got to an annoying point when I traveled to Riften and the bastards suddenly appeared at the same time I did and killed a few of the vendors in the square, including the smith. So I backed out of that game and finally said I'm gonna do something about those blood-sucking bastards. :)
Just be sure to have a few potions of Cure Disease handy and check yourself after you fight a vampire to be sure they don't give you the VIDS or anything.
I haven't messed much with Hearthfire. I might later decide to build a house just to see how it's done. I've already gotten my Smithing up to 100 so I'm ready to craft some stuff.
I haven't started Dragonborn yet. Once you add this DLC though, you'll get randomly ambushed by 'cult members' that are not all that difficult to kill. They've only popped up twice in my game so far. The dead bodies of the first two to attack me are still on the ground outside my house in Whiterun. ;D
There is a No Vampire Attacks Before Dawnguard Main Quest mod available in the Steam Workshop.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=220563376
I became a vampire (in Skyrim - once I got the Dawnguard expansion) on purpose to see what it would be like and sucked :)
I enjoyed hunting them a lot more.
I can't be a vampire either, much less a werewolf.
IIRC I did become a werewolf too and had more fun with that, surprisingly. Man Skyrim just scratches so many itches...
Considering my Orc is a hair short of level 30 and has Legendary Dragon Armor all around and is wielding a Legendary Orc Warhammer, being a werewolf just doesn't do anything for me. I'd rather be an Orc tank than a furry slobbering beast that doesn't get rest bonuses. But that's just me.
I was just happy to be there.
Quote from: Gusington on January 16, 2016, 05:25:39 PM
^YES! And if you do nothing else, get Dawnguard, Nef!
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 16, 2016, 05:48:02 PM
I just added Hearthfire, Dawnguard, and Dragonborn to my Skyrim game last month during the winter sale, Nef. And I've ...
Quote from: eyebiter on January 16, 2016, 07:44:51 PM
There is a No Vampire Attacks Before Dawnguard Main Quest mod available in the Steam Workshop.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=220563376
Thanks for the info guys.
I've actually owned all the Skyrim DLC for more than a year. Just haven't played it since then, despite plans to do so. I know once a new game gets rolling, it will suck up most of my gaming time.
Plus there's the mod soup to wade through, even if it's just digging through the mod workshop to find little stuff I'd want. Such as the one Eyebiter linked that prevents premature NPC killings by vampires.
Fortunately I've been pretty averse to modding lately, other than some small fixes for annoying issues. Had enough mod soup syndrome to last a lifetime from all the Silent Hunter sims in which I'd dump a large amount of mods that I would proceed to further modify myself. Made me a bit crazy. :crazy2: Keepin' it as close to vanilla as possible now (other than any possible future SH campaigns - those things absolutely require them).
Anyone know of any discounts for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak coming out on 1/20?
I know I can get it on Steam right now for 39.99 with the bonus of Homeworld: Remastered but that still seems a little high to me and I already have Homeworld: Remastered.
I picked up typing of the dead complete and deadnaut. I liked Zafehouse diaries so looking forward to seeing what they did with Deadnaut. As a pickup and play i've always been a sucker for House of the dead titles, don't know why.......O yea there's zombies ;) as a segway did any one mention that 7 Days To Die is on sale 55% off ... https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/7daystodie_storefront?hmb_source=search_bar
Heh. Screwfly (developers of Zafehouse Diaries and Deadnaut) have just released their third game this week. :)
Quote from: Huw the Poo on January 17, 2016, 11:42:30 AM
Heh. Screwfly (developers of Zafehouse Diaries and Deadnaut) have just released their third game this week. :)
Been keeping an eye on that one. I imagine i'll be picking it up at some point, probably when it hits a good sale ;D , although the 25% off is tempting. Deadnaut looks like something i should enjoy more than Zafehouse, the only thing that kept me away was the posts about the unfairness i.e. the no win scenarios, make it hard but fair and im good.
Well I've never encountered a mission in Deadnaut that was unfair, however be warned that it is a very difficult game. Also, be sure to read the short manual (http://deadnaut.com/manual/00_index.html) or you won't get anywhere. I hope you enjoy it; I should play it more but I think it's a very nicely-crafted game that heaps the atmosphere on in spades.
I'll get Fear Equation as soon as it's released on Linux. :)
Bundle Stars has a decent deal up:
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/all-stars-5-bundle?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=dec264e4e2-Bundle_Fest_All_Stars5_01_18_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-dec264e4e2-425019457&mc_cid=dec264e4e2&mc_eid=20e36d953e
Painkiller: Black Edition
Planetary Annihilation - Digital Deluxe Commander Bundle
...and six others I'm too lazy to list here...
All for $1.99. I know some of you were bitching about Planetary Annihilation in a thread about a year ago (I searched) and it seemed kind of divided between it being good and it being unfinished. Now...two bucks, plus seven other games included.
Tabletop Simulator 50% off on Steam Daily Deal:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/)
For the next 24 hours, GamersGate has a Stardock bundle on sale for $50.00 that includes Sorcerer King, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, plus all three Galactic Civilizations titles.
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SB16/stardock-bundle-2016
Nice Firaxis Humble Bundle this week.
Decent Pay What You Want tiers that include the XCOM:EU and XCOM:EW and Civ 3,4,5 and Beyond Earth series.
https://www.humblebundle.com/
Most of us probably already own a lot of these titles, but the bundle might be worth it when trying to introduce new folks to turn based strategy gaming (thinking of picking this up for my kids).
Yeah, the only game there that I don't have (or can't play on Linux) is Beyond Earth, but it's been $15 on its own before and I wasn't especially tempted then. Incredible bundle for those just discovering strategy though, as you say, Kludger.
Quote from: kludger on January 19, 2016, 05:26:11 PM
Nice Firaxis Humble Bundle this week.
Decent Pay What You Want tiers that include the XCOM:EU and XCOM:EW and Civ 3,4,5 and Beyond Earth series.
https://www.humblebundle.com/
Most of us probably already own a lot of these titles, but the bundle might be worth it when trying to introduce new folks to turn based strategy gaming (thinking of picking this up for my kids).
Incredible bundle - I was happy to grab Ace Patrol for $1
Metal Gear Solid V 50 % off on Steam for the next 44 hours http://store.steampowered.com/app/287700/
Bionic Dues is free at the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/bionicdues_freegame) for a limited time.
tank operations European campaine on sale at https://www.humblebundle.com/ for £2.39 75% off
"the few" on sale at https://www.humblebundle.com/ for £1 75%off
I only mention this because I know a lot of you guys will like it and its easily missed, is the books bundle on https://www.humblebundle.com/ , if you look at the top you can see more book bundles, I found the comic bundle amazing
Life is Feudal: Your Own50% OFF£12.49 https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/lifeisfeudal_yourown_storefront
Quote from: Greybriar on January 23, 2016, 12:48:06 PM
Bionic Dues is free at the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/bionicdues_freegame) for a limited time.
I haven't had a chance to get into the game but the soundtrack is pretty good - reminds me of some of the music in Robotech.
Decent Steam deal on the turn based Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon $26.39 (34% Off)
or $29.69 bundled with the 4 DLC (normally $5 ea):
http://store.steampowered.com/app/312370/?snr=1_4_4__131
Was on my wishlist for a while and finally picked up the bundle.
Lots of other WH40k games on sale on Steam today.
Battlefleet Gothic on presale for 10% off on Steam...
Ermergerd! :D
Quote from: Gusington on January 26, 2016, 03:14:06 PM
Battlefleet Gothic on presale for 10% off on Steam...
I've told you - xcom 2 and warhammer total war, that is all I'm buying this year
Cease your teasing
^10 whole percentages.
Quote from: undercovergeek on January 26, 2016, 05:32:58 PM
I've told you - Stellaris - that is all I'm buying this year
Fixed your silly typo for you mate. :)
That too - don't make me come down there!!
2 unusual games at https://www.humblebundle.com/ uncanny valley £1.49 80% off and Noir syndrome £1.99 60% off look like a different type of gameplay if you watch the videos and at that price why not
PS: roaming fortress is at £1.49
Quote from: gameleaper on January 27, 2016, 08:07:55 AM
Noir syndrome £1.99 60% off
I heartily recommend
Noir Syndrome, especially at that price. It's a very fun little waste of time and has good atmosphere. Kind of repetitive and won't exactly last you through retirement, but will easily fill a spare 20 or 30 minutes every now and then.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on January 27, 2016, 10:00:14 AM
Quote from: gameleaper on January 27, 2016, 08:07:55 AM
Noir syndrome £1.99 60% off
I heartily recommend Noir Syndrome, especially at that price. It's a very fun little waste of time and has good atmosphere. Kind of repetitive and won't exactly last you through retirement, but will easily fill a spare 20 or 30 minutes every now and then.
I bought it :) says random story and villan changes each play
I just picked up HTR+ slot cars for £2 and card dungeon for £3.74 and supreme ruler 1936 for £2.89 and also ironclad tactics and DLC for £2 all from humblebundle for 80% off I'm having fun
PS: and 30% off Interstellaria £5 and Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic £2 80% off
its a good day to visit humblebundle :)
Humble Bundle: Focus Home Interactive 2 (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay $1 or more to unlock:
- Mars: War Logs
- Space Run
- Pix the Cat
- Yesterday
- Final Exam
Pay more than the average to also unlock:
- Wargame: European Escalation
- Contrast: Collector's Edition
- Game of Thrones
- Cities XL Platinum
- Bound by Flame
- Etherium
Pay $15 or more to also unlock:
- Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition
- Of Orcs and Men
- Cities XXL
- Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition
- Styx: Master of Shadows
Pay $40 or more to also unlock:
- Focus Selection Pack (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/89144/)
- NOTE: The Focus Selection Pack includes many games that are also in the bundle; those games will be provided as part of a single Focus Selection Pack key. The only games that you will receive individual keys for will be Wargame EU Escalation and Cities XL Platinum.
Think I'll spend a buck just to grab
Space Run. I've been wanting it, but was waiting for a deal like this...
Quote from: steve58 on January 28, 2016, 03:26:36 PM
Think I'll spend a buck just to grab Space Run. I've been wanting it, but was waiting for a deal like this...
Same here. There's hardly anything for Linux anyway, so I think I'll be stingy this time...
Quote from: steve58 on January 28, 2016, 03:26:36 PM
Humble Bundle: Focus Home Interactive 2 (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay $1 or more to unlock:
- Mars: War Logs
- Space Run
- Pix the Cat
- Yesterday
- Final Exam
Pay more than the average to also unlock:
- Wargame: European Escalation
- Contrast: Collector's Edition
- Game of Thrones
- Cities XL Platinum
- Bound by Flame
- Etherium
Pay $15 or more to also unlock:
- Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition
- Of Orcs and Men
- Cities XXL
- Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition
- Styx: Master of Shadows
Pay $40 or more to also unlock:
- Focus Selection Pack (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/89144/)
- NOTE: The Focus Selection Pack includes many games that are also in the bundle; those games will be provided as part of a single Focus Selection Pack key. The only games that you will receive individual keys for will be Wargame EU Escalation and Cities XL Platinum.
Think I'll spend a buck just to grab Space Run. I've been wanting it, but was waiting for a deal like this...
thx I checked out space run and I liked it, so I bought it, and now goes in my list of fun
For anyone that doesn't have it ,Civilization 4 Complete Edition is on sale for 7.49 including other 2K titles. http://store.steampowered.com/sale/2kpublisherweekend2016/
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on January 29, 2016, 01:25:07 AM
For anyone that doesn't have it ,Civilization 4 Complete Edition is on sale for 7.49 including other 2K titles. http://store.steampowered.com/sale/2kpublisherweekend2016/
AchillesLastStand you should also check https://www.humblebundle.com/ for civ 3,4 and 5 plus lots of games for about £7 the lot
Fractured Space is free on Steam until Feb 1.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/310380 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/310380)
Quote from: Shelldrake on January 29, 2016, 05:55:48 AM
Fractured Space is free on Steam until Feb 1.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/310380 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/310380)
No SP...no play.
Yeah I would be all over that if it had a SP campaign.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on January 29, 2016, 01:25:07 AM
For anyone that doesn't have it ,Civilization 4 Complete Edition is on sale for 7.49 including other 2K titles. http://store.steampowered.com/sale/2kpublisherweekend2016/
May finally pick up XCOM: Enemy Unknown and its expansions which are 80% off.
Kerbal Space Program on sale for $19.99 at WinGameStore (http://www.wingamestore.com/product/4432/Kerbal-Space-Program/) / MacGameStore (http://www.macgamestore.com/product/4432/Kerbal-Space-Program/)
Quote from: WallysWorld on January 29, 2016, 11:37:39 AM
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on January 29, 2016, 01:25:07 AM
For anyone that doesn't have it ,Civilization 4 Complete Edition is on sale for 7.49 including other 2K titles. http://store.steampowered.com/sale/2kpublisherweekend2016/
May finally pick up XCOM: Enemy Unknown and its expansions which are 80% off.
Go for it! One of the few games I have played through more than once and expect to have another go at it with the Long War mod.
Crusader Kings II 75% off on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/)
act of aggression on steam also - 50% off until Friday - i think this one panned
XCom 2 23% off at Green Man!
Quote from: Gusington on February 03, 2016, 08:46:44 AM
XCom 2 23% off at Green Man!
25% off with this coupon:
GREENM-ANGAME-25PJAN
good enough for me - sold!!
Think im gonna wait for a sale, i still have so many games from last year that I havent played yet......I cant keep up with myself. If only we all had 48 hour days like Jarhead seems to :)
Bundle Stars has the
MVP Bundle (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/mvp-bundle) for $2.49
- Axis Football 2015
- Bowl Bound College Football
- Out of the Park Baseball 15
- Super Snow Fight
- Shufflepuck Cantina Deluxe VR
- Soccertron
- Mad Snowboarding
- World of Mixed Martial Arts 3
Quote from: FlickJax on February 03, 2016, 10:25:14 AM
Think im gonna wait for a sale, i still have so many games from last year that I havent played yet......I cant keep up with myself. If only we all had 48 hour days like Jarhead seems to :)
While I also want X-Com 2, I plan to wait. Despite getting a Green Man Gaming sale voucher on it. I still haven't finished a game of the first X-Com remake!
I am taking that same view Nef
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 03, 2016, 02:28:44 PM
I am taking that same view Nef
I've begun doing that on titles over $20. Hell maybe even $15.
So inundated with stuff yet un-played.
Note that those of us who have never finished a campaign of XCOM1, essentially set up the plot for XCOM2.
So that isn't an excuse, really. XCOM2 is the game we never finished.
>:D
Quote from: JasonPratt on February 03, 2016, 05:08:53 PM
Note that those of us who have never finished a campaign of XCOM1, essentially set up the plot for XCOM2.
So that isn't an excuse, really. XCOM2 is the game we never finished.
>:D
I was tempted to get it and start from there - but I'm not investing in it until I get my money's worth from the first one
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 03, 2016, 05:12:16 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on February 03, 2016, 05:08:53 PM
Note that those of us who have never finished a campaign of XCOM1, essentially set up the plot for XCOM2.
So that isn't an excuse, really. XCOM2 is the game we never finished.
>:D
I was tempted to get it and start from there - but I'm not investing in it until I get my money's worth from the first one
I support this message.
Stay strong brothers!
:D
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 03, 2016, 05:12:16 PM
I was tempted to get it and start from there - but I'm not investing in it until I get my money's worth from the first one
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Ohhh Gu-ussss....
BOMB is on sale at STEAM for seven-fiddy right now:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/301500
^ That looks a LOT like Crimson Skies. I've seen the icon in the Steam store before but I never clicked on it.
I own BOMB. Don't like it. Controls are wonky and it's very French. I blame Toonces.
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Quote from: Gusington on February 03, 2016, 08:50:30 PM
I own BOMB. Don't like it. Controls are wonky and it's very French. I blame Toonces.
Drat. Wonky controls are one thing... but 'Verry Frahnsh'... could be rather damning. Since I purchased I will find out for my own self.
Wear a beret and a strip-ed shirt.
Drink red wine and contemplate surrender, but blame the British.
^Post your thoughts...maybe it's just me with BOMB. I wanted to like it.
Pre-loading XCOM2 right now, but will pause for the night to resume tomorrow afternoon.
I blame myself. For deciding the alien HQ was too tough to crack and that grinding to get my last two squishy humans into mechs, and then to level them up sufficiently, from that point was boring.
Quote from: JasonPratt on February 03, 2016, 10:47:02 PM
Pre-loading XCOM2 right now, but will pause for the night to resume tomorrow afternoon.
I blame myself. For deciding the alien HQ was too tough to crack and that grinding to get my last two squishy humans into mechs, and then to level them up sufficiently, from that point was boring.
^ I think the Alien HQ was where I stopped. If it wasn't the HQ, it was a BIG spaceship or something. But too tough. Gave it a few tries and bailed.
Quote from: undercovergeek on February 03, 2016, 06:27:34 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 03, 2016, 05:12:16 PM
I was tempted to get it and start from there - but I'm not investing in it until I get my money's worth from the first one
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New me :-*
Humble Weekly Bundle - Make Your Move (http://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Frozen Synapse
- Frozen Cortex
- Lux Delux
- Shattered Planet
Beat the average for:
- The Last Federation + (DLC) Betrayed Hope
- Reassembly
Pay $15 to also get:
That's a nice bundle. Something good at every level.
Frozen Cortex is pretty damn fun. Highly recommended!
Bummer about Bomb. I was about to buy it, too. I'm glad I checked this thread first. Grogheads forums FTW! O0
Anyone played Big Pharma?
Hold the phone...Toonces - don't you already own BOMB? It was on your recommendation I bought it!
Quote from: Gusington on February 04, 2016, 07:20:13 PM
Hold the phone...Toonces - don't you already own BOMB? It was on your recommendation I bought it!
ha! Gus, I have a whole list of games I haven't played that I can recommend to you.
Yeah, but do you have a pair of Uggs you can recommend to him?
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on February 04, 2016, 07:22:24 PM
Yeah, but do you have a pair of Uggs you can recommend to him?
My daughter has a pair. I let her make a recommendation.
>:(
That's a big negative, Gusrider. I do not have Bomb. Sorry I told you to buy it. :-[
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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Are you sure Commander? I could swear it was in these hallowed virtual halls not that long ago. It might have been someone else...but I could swear it was you.
He started the thread, you got drunk and bought it.
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=11849.msg307241#msg307241
Quote from: mirth on February 04, 2016, 07:40:19 PM
He started the thread, you got drunk and bought it.
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=11849.msg307241#msg307241
;D
Got himself liquored up. Took advantage of himself.
:))
:2funny:
And there you have it. Nice assist, Nef, thank you.
At least my drinking and weak will only cost me 11.99. That time.
Wow, I don't remember that at all... :-[
You and your drinking and your teasing Uggs. You enticed me.
We're all whores, of a sort. We're easily enticed.
At least I didn't have to do a walk of shame or get more shots.
A few interesting items on sale over at Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/onsalethisweek/) for the next ~20 hours or so...
- Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager $10.19
- TransOcean $6.79
- Out of the Park Baseball 16 $6.79
- HELLDIVERS $13.79
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star + DLC's
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LUNAR NEW YEAR SALE! Offer ends 12 February
85% Off
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/275290/
Age of Empires II HD
80% off = £2.99
Ends 12 Feb
http://store.steampowered.com/app/221380/
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We also use "The Forgotten Expansion" http://store.steampowered.com/app/239550/
The DOW have a lively group that play this online co-op against the AI. Join in :)
Consortium Master Edition is free on GOG today.
Quote from: Shelldrake on February 12, 2016, 09:50:04 AM
Consortium Master Edition is free on GOG today.
Cool. Thanks for the heads up.
Not exactly a sale, but the final opportunity (until who knows when later ;) ) to buy Star Citizen and get its more WingCommandery single-player campaign Squadron 42 free (or vice versa) ends this weekend.
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15178-Roundup-Free-Fly-212-Patch-And-Other-Updates
I haven't decided to do it yet -- I'd rather spend my nebulous budget on Battlefleet Gothic I guess, instead of a pre-alpha for an economy driven game that has no practically functioning economy yet and for a single-player campaign that won't arrive for who knows how long (but at least filming is starting or finishing or whatever.)
But I'm excited to see it coming, and will no doubt buy in later at a more finished stage. Till then, Evochron, X3-or-4, and Elite:Horizon will just have to do, I guess. ;)
Doorkickers (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/door-kickers?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=dfa28dade3-Must_Play_Bundle_02_15_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-dfa28dade3-420413077&mc_cid=dfa28dade3&mc_eid=4549ed2719) is $2.99 at Bundle Stars for the next ~3 days...
Quote from: JasonPratt on February 12, 2016, 04:28:34 PM
Not exactly a sale, but the final opportunity (until who knows when later ;) ) to buy Star Citizen and get its more WingCommandery single-player campaign Squadron 42 free (or vice versa) ends this weekend.
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15178-Roundup-Free-Fly-212-Patch-And-Other-Updates
I haven't decided to do it yet -- I'd rather spend my nebulous budget on Battlefleet Gothic I guess, instead of a pre-alpha for an economy driven game that has no practically functioning economy yet and for a single-player campaign that won't arrive for who knows how long (but at least filming is starting or finishing or whatever.)
But I'm excited to see it coming, and will no doubt buy in later at a more finished stage. Till then, Evochron, X3-or-4, and Elite:Horizon will just have to do, I guess. ;)
Battlefleet looks amazing, I wish the missles werent so huge though, but i guess thats part of the warhammer aesthetic
Slitherine (or Matrix) Midweek Madness Sale : http://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_midweek
Up to -50%
Quote from: Pete Dero on February 23, 2016, 01:14:05 PM
Slitherine (or Matrix) Midweek Madness Sale : http://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_midweek
Up to -50%
Yep some good titles in there, SOW Waterloo is 20% off which is a first.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on February 23, 2016, 01:23:11 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on February 23, 2016, 01:14:05 PM
Slitherine (or Matrix) Midweek Madness Sale : http://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_midweek
Up to -50%
Yep some good titles in there, SOW Waterloo is 20% off which is a first.
Wow....39 titles and some at pretty good discounts.
What did you say, Mistress? I should spend all my money now? Yes, mistress... :smitten: :smitten:
Just dl'd Soviet Corps.
Also, Panthers in the Fog is on sale at Steam for 19.99.
Anyone know where I can find a review of Panthers in the Fog?
I thought I heard that Star was writing one....
I could really use a review of that game since the Steam reviews are 'mixed.' I am vexed.
Orcs must die franchise pack for $3.49 , one of my favorite tower defense games. The game is just fun.
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/18259/
Pick up
Armada 2526 Gold Edition for $1 O0
Humble Weekly - Iceberg Interactive 2 (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Tiny Troopers
- Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
- Armada 2526 Gold Edition
- Gas Guzzlers Extreme
- Nuclear Dawn
Beat the average for:
- Inside My Radio
- Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage
- Vector Thrust
- Gas Guzzlers Extreme: Full Metal Frenzy (DLC)
- Gas Guzzlers Extreme: Full Metal Zombie (DLC)
Pay $9 to also get:
Quote from: steve58 on February 25, 2016, 02:59:23 PM
Pick up Armada 2526 Gold Edition for $1 O0
Humble Weekly - Iceberg Interactive 2 (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Tiny Troopers
- Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
- Armada 2526 Gold Edition
- Gas Guzzlers Extreme
- Nuclear Dawn
Beat the average for:
- Inside My Radio
- Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage
- Vector Thrust
- Gas Guzzlers Extreme: Full Metal Frenzy (DLC)
- Gas Guzzlers Extreme: Full Metal Zombie (DLC)
Pay $9 to also get:
check the book bundle too, all the pathfinder rpgs are on sale
^ Man alive, thanks for the head's up on that GL! That is an amazing, truly amazing deal! :buck2:
Quote from: Toonces on February 26, 2016, 04:23:18 PM
^ Man alive, thanks for the head's up on that GL! That is an amazing, truly amazing deal! :buck2:
its a real good bundle indeed :)
By Grapthar's Hammer, what a savings!
Quote from: tgb on February 27, 2016, 11:04:58 AM
By Grapthar's Hammer, what a savings!
Excellent Galaxy Quest reference there...
Every sentence sounds better when it starts with By Grapthar's Hammer:
By Grapthar's Hammer, I'm playing Master of Orion.
By Grapthar's Hammer, I think I'll make a cheese sandwich
The tone of delivery is important.
By Grapthar's Hammer --- --- Alan Rickman was an amazing actor. :buck2:
:'(
(Come to think of it, I bet there's a tribute to him somewhere on YT which uses his heart-tugging death speech from that movie...)
Quote from: JasonPratt on February 27, 2016, 10:33:00 PM
The tone of delivery is important.
By Grapthar's Hammer --- --- Alan Rickman was an amazing actor. :buck2:
:'(
(Come to think of it, I bet there's a tribute to him somewhere on YT which uses his heart-tugging death speech from that movie...)
yes, yes he was. I just watched to 1st Die Hard movie again and as a new to the US actor he just nailed the Hans Gruber character. Also I didn't realize how bad Bruce Willis's acting was in places. Granted to writing might have played into that and regardless it is still a classic action movie from the 80's
Grabthar's hammer...it's Grabthar's Hammer.
By Grabthar's Hammer, by the Suns of Warvan...you guys need to rewatch Galaxy Quest!
^^ Indeed.
One of the best deadpan-delivered lines, ever. ;D
I'm going to rewatch that tonight. Such a great movie!
Ditto.
Sigorney elbowing him was hilarious too.
I just rewatched it last week when I was trying to rest. My daughter caught part of it and hopefully I've made a convert.
My kids have seen it a few times and loved it.
Conquest of Elysium 4 is 35% off and Dominions 4 is 50% off on Steam! Go go go buy buy buy!
Mad Max 70% off
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/mad-max
Saw that earlier today...it's a no brainier. Mad Max is a fantastic game.
Do those Star Wars games on Humble Bundle still hold up? We're not talking a lot of money, and I already have Empires. Looking at the Star Wars X-Wing and Tie Fighter games...
If they do I would buy them right now, never having played them in the first place.
Just buy them. It's a helluva bundle for the money.
Planetary Annihilation for free after you jump through a couple hoops. https://www.bundlestars.com/en/giveaway?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=390ed1ffe4-PlanetaryMSI_Giveaway_03_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-390ed1ffe4-418873501&mc_cid=390ed1ffe4&mc_eid=3ed979949f (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/giveaway?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=390ed1ffe4-PlanetaryMSI_Giveaway_03_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-390ed1ffe4-418873501&mc_cid=390ed1ffe4&mc_eid=3ed979949f)
I see Subnautica is 40% off ($11.99 USD) on Steam. My daughter likes the look of it.
Quote from: republic on March 14, 2016, 05:23:18 PM
Planetary Annihilation for free after you jump through a couple hoops. https://www.bundlestars.com/en/giveaway?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=390ed1ffe4-PlanetaryMSI_Giveaway_03_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-390ed1ffe4-418873501&mc_cid=390ed1ffe4&mc_eid=3ed979949f (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/giveaway?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=390ed1ffe4-PlanetaryMSI_Giveaway_03_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-390ed1ffe4-418873501&mc_cid=390ed1ffe4&mc_eid=3ed979949f)
That's too much like work.
Quote from: smithcorp on March 17, 2016, 02:29:58 AM
I see Subnautica is 40% off ($11.99 USD) on Steam. My daughter likes the look of it.
IIRC, Jarhead got this and liked it. I'm very tempted by the price.
I picked it up on sale a while back, with some other survival games, but haven't tried it yet. Looks really nice, and the dev keeps deving things.
Quote from: mirth on March 17, 2016, 04:59:51 AM
Quote from: republic on March 14, 2016, 05:23:18 PM
Planetary Annihilation for free after you jump through a couple hoops. https://www.bundlestars.com/en/giveaway?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=390ed1ffe4-PlanetaryMSI_Giveaway_03_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-390ed1ffe4-418873501&mc_cid=390ed1ffe4&mc_eid=3ed979949f (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/giveaway?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=390ed1ffe4-PlanetaryMSI_Giveaway_03_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-390ed1ffe4-418873501&mc_cid=390ed1ffe4&mc_eid=3ed979949f)
That's too much like work.
dear lord, wasnt it like £80 for early access a year ago?
If that comes out to $120, yes.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence is on sale again for 50% off (but still relatively expensive $29.99):
http://store.steampowered.com/app/392470/
Picked it up for same price during a recent steam sale and like what I've seen in the tutorial, but don't have enough time with it to pass on much of an impression yet.
A couple of other decent strat games I noticed on sale:
Fallen Enchantress : Legendary Heroes 75% Off ($6.24)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/228260/
Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion Ultimate Edition Bundle 75% Off ($12.49):
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/39352/
Underrail on sale for 10.50 at Steam...Nexus - The Jupiter Incident on sale for 2.49!
This thread needs to be stopped.
Never! You worked hard just to get to work today...go spend some of that dough!
This is a collective sickness. We need an intervention.
We're all fine. Happy happy, joy joy. And all that.
Humble - SEGA Strategy (http://www.humblebundle.com)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Company of Heroes Complete Edition
- Medieval II: Total War™ Collection
- Rome: Total War™ - Collection
- SEGA Genesis/Megadrive Strategy Pack (includes Shining Force, Shining Force II, Gain Ground and Columns)
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Master Collection
- coupon for 10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
Beat the average for:
- Eastside Hockey Manager
- Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai - Collection
- Valkyria Chronicles
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Master Collection
- coupon for 66% off Football Manager 2016 in the Humble Store
Pay $12 to also get:
- Company of Heroes 2: Master Collection
- Total War: ATTILA
* - SINGLE KEY PER TIER
That's a ludicrous amount of gaming mostly-goodness for $12. The Humble Bundle strikes again!
Single key per tier sucks, will keep me from buying if i cant give away some games I already have. Only 1 from each tier I want.
Yes, that is disappointing. I was all set to purchase the bundle until I saw your post about the single key per tier. As there are only two games in the entire set that I want, it seems wasteful if I can't give away those I already have or do not want.
Fallout 4 on sale for 40.19 to recognize the release of the first DLC today.
Homeworld - Deserts of Kharak on sale for 25% off at Steam right now!
Call within the next 10 minutes and we'll even double your order for only an additional 75% of the full price. That's right, get the thing you've always dreamed of and do something with it while you smile... Call now. Now. NOW!*
* Don't call now.
Humble Bundle has an impressive Sega strategy bundle up right now:
$1:
Warhammer 40k: Dawn Of War Collection
Medieval 2: Total War Coll.
Rome: TW Coll.
Company Of Heroes Complete
$7:
Total War: Shogun 2 Fall Of The Samurai Collection
Warhammer 40K Dawn Of War II Grand Master Collection
Eastside Hockey Manager
Football Manager 2016 - 66% Off Coupon
$12+ :
Total War: Attila
Company Of Heroes 2: Master Collection
https://www.humblebundle.com/sega-strategy-bundle
Quote from: Nefaro on March 23, 2016, 07:20:14 PM
Humble Bundle has an impressive Sega strategy bundle up right now:
$1:
Warhammer 40k: Dawn Of War Collection
Medieval 2: Total War Coll.
Rome: TW Coll.
Company Of Heroes Complete
$7:
Total War: Shogun 2 Fall Of The Samurai Collection
Warhammer 40K Dawn Of War II Grand Master Collection
Eastside Hockey Manager
Football Manager 2016 - 66% Off Coupon
$12+ :
Total War: Attila
Company Of Heroes 2: Master Collection
https://www.humblebundle.com/sega-strategy-bundle
not to be "that guy" but look about 5 posts before yours... :D
That said, it's a good enough bundle it deserves a DP.
Quote from: jamus34 on March 23, 2016, 07:35:07 PM
not to be "that guy" but look about 5 posts before yours... :D
That said, it's a good enough bundle it deserves a DP.
Oops! :D
GOG is having one of their annoying, "while supplies last" title cycling sales on their front page.
But they each seem to be going for around 50% to 80% off, so there are some deep cuts. Including somewhat newer titles and collection packs.
http://www.gog.com/
Matrix 30% Easter Weekend sale. Everything included except the two new releases (PolSec and Vic&Glo) (which sound like Chippendale acts when I put them like that, sorry. :buck2: )
Just about anything I would want from Matrix I already have, and the discount isn't enough on the few left (Decisive Battles Barbarossa) to make a difference. That said, with GOG and Matrix both having Easter sales, can Steam be far behind?
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 24, 2016, 10:29:01 AM
Matrix 30% Easter Weekend sale. Everything included except the two new releases (PolSec and Vic&Glo) (which sound like Chippendale acts when I put them like that, sorry. :buck2: )
The email I got from Matrix doesn't exclude those two games, it highlights them as part of the sale. Why do you think they are excluded? I'm not seeing that.
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=16560.0
OJ'sDad didn't mention where he was quoting from, but the promotion explicitly called out those two for exclusion, to be fair to those who recently bought them.
Update: apparently he got it from the store's own promo page for the sale, as the text is identical.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1915/Happy.Easter!
QuoteImportant!
Since we have just released Victory and Glory: Napoleon and Polaris Sector and we want to be fair to those who just bought them, the coupon is not valid for those two games.
Yes I got it straight off the matrix web site. This the quotes.
It also wouldn't be fair to the creators of those two games. The guy who did Polaris Sector should get full price for his work.
At this point he'll get full price for his work regardless -- Matrixlitherine should be paying him X for each copy, and then keeping for themselves however much of X+Y = Listprice they do or don't put on sale.
In other words (somewhat oversimplifying), the dev always gets X and Matrix negotiates sales based on Y. When a title isn't on sale, consumers pay the full X+Y; when a title is on sale, Matrix gets less Y. Over time X can be revised, but it wouldn't be yet.
^You came dangerously close to dividing by zero and ending the universe there. ;D
Quote from: Nefaro on March 24, 2016, 10:17:30 AM
GOG is having one of their annoying, "while supplies last" title cycling sales on their front page.
But they each seem to be going for around 50% to 80% off, so there are some deep cuts. Including somewhat newer titles and collection packs.
http://www.gog.com/
I will not encourage GOG to do this by buying anything on a "rotating sale." It is either on sale, or not. I'm not going to "click over" to see if something I want is on sale.
Some new golden oldies just released on GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/news/take_on_2k) and on sale:
With 11 classics, including Sid Meier's Pirates!, Railroad Tycoon, and X-COM 2K, home to a boatload of our retro favorites, is here on GOG.com – and we've got eleven of the most enduring classics bundled up at 66-75% off (or 50% off individually) to kick off the catalog.
- Railroad Tycoon Bundle (-66%) — featuring Sid Meier's Railroads and RailRoad Tycoon 2+3 – also available 50% off individually.
- X-COM Classic Bundle (-75%) — featuring the incomparable X-COM: UFO Defense, Terror from the Deep, Apocalypse, Interceptor, and Enforcer. 50% off individually, too.
- Freedom Force Pack (-66%) — including the original Freedom Force & Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich. But you can get each one at... 50% off!
- Sid Meier's Pirates! (-50%) — the remake that turned the gem into a much shinier gem.
Quote from: steve58 on March 29, 2016, 09:16:36 AM
Some new golden oldies just released on GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/news/take_on_2k) and on sale:
With 11 classics, including Sid Meier's Pirates!, Railroad Tycoon, and X-COM 2K, home to a boatload of our retro favorites, is here on GOG.com – and we've got eleven of the most enduring classics bundled up at 66-75% off (or 50% off individually) to kick off the catalog.
- Railroad Tycoon Bundle (-66%) — featuring Sid Meier's Railroads and RailRoad Tycoon 2+3 – also available 50% off individually.
- X-COM Classic Bundle (-75%) — featuring the incomparable X-COM: UFO Defense, Terror from the Deep, Apocalypse, Interceptor, and Enforcer. 50% off individually, too.
- Freedom Force Pack (-66%) — including the original Freedom Force & Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich. But you can get each one at... 50% off!
- Sid Meier's Pirates! (-50%) — the remake that turned the gem into a much shinier gem.
The original Freedom Force is the best super-hero, single person game ever released for the PC. Great game play. The game totally captures the ethos of the 1960s Stan Lee / Jack Kirby era.
The follow up was not as good.
For Freedom!
Quote from: airboy on March 29, 2016, 11:44:36 AM
Quote from: steve58 on March 29, 2016, 09:16:36 AM
Some new golden oldies just released on GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/news/take_on_2k) and on sale:
With 11 classics, including Sid Meier's Pirates!, Railroad Tycoon, and X-COM 2K, home to a boatload of our retro favorites, is here on GOG.com – and we've got eleven of the most enduring classics bundled up at 66-75% off (or 50% off individually) to kick off the catalog.
- Railroad Tycoon Bundle (-66%) — featuring Sid Meier's Railroads and RailRoad Tycoon 2+3 – also available 50% off individually.
- X-COM Classic Bundle (-75%) — featuring the incomparable X-COM: UFO Defense, Terror from the Deep, Apocalypse, Interceptor, and Enforcer. 50% off individually, too.
- Freedom Force Pack (-66%) — including the original Freedom Force & Freedom Force vs. The Third Reich. But you can get each one at... 50% off!
- Sid Meier's Pirates! (-50%) — the remake that turned the gem into a much shinier gem.
The original Freedom Force is the best super-hero, single person game ever released for the PC. Great game play. The game totally captures the ethos of the 1960s Stan Lee / Jack Kirby era.
The follow up was not as good.
For Freedom!
+Zillion, at least for the first part.
The 2nd was quite good as well.
It didn't innovate much like the first, but was still fun and had an interesting storyline.
Mad Max is 50% off on Steam until Friday 10am Pacific
I haven't really played it enough to determine whether it's worth that or not in all honesty.
One review here gives it 8.4
And this is Zero Punctuation's take on it (
language warning)
Sup to you 8)
Quote from: airboy on March 29, 2016, 11:44:36 AM
The original Freedom Force is the best super-hero, single person game ever released for the PC. Great game play. The game totally captures the ethos of the 1960s Stan Lee / Jack Kirby era.
The follow up was not as good.
For Freedom!
Clearly you've never played Superhero League of Hoboken. I'd love to see GOG get it's mitts on the old Legend Entertainment catalogue.
Quote from: tgb on March 29, 2016, 01:38:13 PM
Quote from: airboy on March 29, 2016, 11:44:36 AM
The original Freedom Force is the best super-hero, single person game ever released for the PC. Great game play. The game totally captures the ethos of the 1960s Stan Lee / Jack Kirby era.
The follow up was not as good.
For Freedom!
Clearly you've never played Superhero League of Hoboken. I'd love to see GOG get it's mitts on the old Legend Entertainment catalogue.
I've never heard of Superhero League of Hoboken until now. Looked it up. Would love to try it. Probably Freedom Force has a more modern and fun combat system - but I would love to try this.
Superhero League is very tongue-in-cheek. The lead designer was, I think, Steve Meretzky, who did almost all of the Infocom "comedy" titles (Leather Goddess of Phobos)
Mad Max is friggin' awesome, especially if you're into cars!
I was never into modding games, but Freedom Force was the first game I ever actively did mods for. I loved the game so much I put Marvel skins on created characters and have even more of a blast with it.
Can't recommend FF enough if you haven't played it - not just the gameplay but the pulpy comic story is pretty awesome too.
FF vs. the Third Reich, I had it but didn't play through it all the way. I don't remember if it's because I didn't like it or what.
Anyway...bought. Been a while and can't go wrong for four bucks.
Steam has Call to Arms at £4.74
and Ryse: Son of Rome at £4.75
Fallout 4 for ~39.00 at Bundle Stars.
Pretty big Bundle Stars sale going on right now with some decent titles featured at good discounts.
Next month's humble bundle monthly (US$12 per month) has mad max and it unlocks as soon as you pay + another 5 or so games to be announced.
All Graviteam Tactics titles + SABOW 75% off
Mius Front and Steel Fury K42 NOT included.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio=relevance&q=graviteam
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Humble Staff Picks (http://www.humblebundle.com/glens-staff-picks-games)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
- Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
- Ultimate General: Gettysburg
- 10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
Beat the average for:
- Tropico 5
- GRAV
- Victor Vran
- ...and Mystery Games will be unlocked later
Pay $12 to also get:
- Homeworld Remastered Collection
^Damn. That's a good bundle.
Steam has Space Engineers (http://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_14) on sale for $7.49. Offer ends April 11.
Quote from: mirth on April 05, 2016, 03:44:51 PM
^Damn. That's a good bundle.
Yeah...wonderful... >:(
Now I have another 12 games I don't have time for (though I *did* install Tropico 5 and Homeworld...)
I really bought this pack solely on Goatfury's high praise for Homeworld. Tropico 5 didn't hurt either. Ultimate General Gettysburg is something I've wanted for a while, too. The others I know little of but they sounded intriguing.
Guess I'll get to them by 2017, though goodness knows what bundles I'll have by then. :(
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 07, 2016, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: mirth on April 05, 2016, 03:44:51 PM
^Damn. That's a good bundle.
Yeah...wonderful... >:(
Now I have another 12 games I don't have time for (though I *did* install Tropico 5 and Homeworld...)
I really bought this pack solely on Goatfury's high praise for Homeworld. Tropico 5 didn't hurt either. Ultimate General Gettysburg is something I've wanted for a while, too. The others I know little of but they sounded intriguing.
Guess I'll get to them by 2017, though goodness knows what bundles I'll have by then. :(
You bought it? You're worse than me!
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Of course I did!
What kind of Grog would I be if I didn't buy everything that I don't have time to play? ???
^ ;D So true!
The logic is impeccable. I'll buy it tonight!
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 07, 2016, 01:32:39 PM
Now I have another 12 games I don't have time for (though I *did* install Tropico 5 and Homeworld...)
I wonder..
Do many people still prefer
Tropico 4 with it's DLCs over
Tropico 5? That seemed the case after T5 came out.
#5 seems to be too scattered across time periods, when I looked for some info. Not enough focus, as in #4?
Quote from: steve58 on April 05, 2016, 02:58:25 PM
Humble Staff Picks (http://www.humblebundle.com/glens-staff-picks-games)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
- Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
- Ultimate General: Gettysburg
- 10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
Beat the average for:
- Tropico 5
- GRAV
- Victor Vran
- ...and Mystery Games will be unlocked later
Pay $12 to also get:
- Homeworld Remastered Collection
Was really tempted by this particularly to pick up Victor Vran - then when I was checking the game out on Steam I found I already owned it :-[
^HAHAHA I've admittedly done that once or twice or...10 times.
I've bought crap on GOG only to find I had it on Steam, and vice versa. Only took me two times before I had to start being more careful. :tickedoff:
We really, really need help.
Quote from: Nefaro on April 08, 2016, 12:23:37 PM
Do many people still prefer Tropico 4 with it's DLCs over Tropico 5? That seemed the case after T5 came out.
#5 seems to be too scattered across time periods, when I looked for some info. Not enough focus, as in #4?
No idea. I remember being pretty underwhelmed with Tropico 4 (I got a free copy because at the time I'd done quite a bit of freelance writing for Kalypso) so it didn't stay installed long. Tropico 5 might be fun. I liked the original one but can't say much for the remaining titles.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 08, 2016, 07:34:40 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on April 08, 2016, 12:23:37 PM
Do many people still prefer Tropico 4 with it's DLCs over Tropico 5? That seemed the case after T5 came out.
#5 seems to be too scattered across time periods, when I looked for some info. Not enough focus, as in #4?
No idea. I remember being pretty underwhelmed with Tropico 4 (I got a free copy because at the time I'd done quite a bit of freelance writing for Kalypso) so it didn't stay installed long. Tropico 5 might be fun. I liked the original one but can't say much for the remaining titles.
Well.... Tropico 5 is just Tropico 4 with shorter mini-campaigns scattered across the timeline, right?
I just recall people saying T4 had more depth, if you had all the DLC.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 08, 2016, 07:34:40 PM
No idea. I remember being pretty underwhelmed with Tropico 4
Same here. My first go at the series was Tropico 4 and I remember being very disappointed with it, but I can't for the life of me remember why. However I got Tropico 5 as part of the Humble bundle last night so I may as well have a go, innit.
GOG has a sale going right now including:
Baldur's Gate I & II and Icewind Dale - all "Enhanced Editions" for 60% off.
Imperialism I & II for 67% off
The whole Might & Magic and Heroes of M&M series
..plus a variety of other stuff like the Warlords Battlecry, Anno, Settlers, and Far Cry series.
http://www.gog.com/
I picked up BG2 Enhanced & IWD Enhanced. Hadn't tried either of those in ages. The HD mod, UI improvements, and fixes included in these newer ones was enough to entice me.
Which of the Anno's set in the past is the best one? I played one of them years and years ago but don't remember which...
EDIT - I think it was 1602AD from 1998.
How is the 1404 AD from 2010?
The last one I played was Anno 1404 and it was sublime. Easily the best of the series to date. It did what it did superbly while looking absolutely stunning and was packed with character. I loved it, and it's one of the very small number of games I really miss now that I no longer use Windows.
Edit: Anno 1404 gold edition for £5.19 is silly; buy it! Buy it NOW!
recently started a game of 1404, only Polaris Sector shifted my focus - agree with everything Huw said (for a change)
Well how can I argue with 'sublime' and ucg for only 7.50? Sold.
Bastards.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 09, 2016, 03:03:18 PM
The last one I played was Anno 1404 and it was sublime. Easily the best of the series to date. It did what it did superbly while looking absolutely stunning and was packed with character. I loved it, and it's one of the very small number of games I really miss now that I no longer use Windows.
Edit: Anno 1404 gold edition for £5.19 is silly; buy it! Buy it NOW!
I picked that up years ago, shortly after it came out. It had a different name in North America, though. Don't recall what it was.
Dawn of Discovery, for some reason.
Installing it right now.
Hope you enjoy it Gus!
When it came out I bought the collector's edition, and it's the best CE I ever had. Check it out! (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anno-1404-Collectors-PC-DVD/dp/B002DWAZQ2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1460275696&sr=8-5&keywords=anno+1404) :D
Whoa. Cool items within.
I popped it open for a little bit very early this morning and poked around...lots of scenarios, looking forward to this. It's one of those series I am always prone to forgetting about.
Chrono.gg has Legends of Eisenwald on sale for $5 for 24hrs:
https://www.chrono.gg/?=legendsofeisenwald
RPG/Strategy with turn based combat, looks pretty decent from reviews on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/246760/
Quote from: kludger on April 11, 2016, 05:06:23 PM
Chrono.gg has Legends of Eisenwald on sale for $5 for 24hrs:
https://www.chrono.gg/?=legendsofeisenwald
RPG/Strategy with turn based combat, looks pretty decent from reviews on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/246760/
I am enjoying the game even though it isn't very deep. Easy to pick up and play or an hour or two.
Anno 1404:DoD is a ton of fun. I always get too big and my citizens demands become more than I can keep up with. Then it all falls apart.
My household is similar to I should be pretty good at Anno.
GOG currently has a sale going (3 1/2 days left) for various Paradox & Stardock games (including Pillars of Eternity, Fallen Enchantress, the older EU and HoI games, and the entire GalCiv franchise to-date):
https://www.gog.com/promo/weekend_promo_paradox_stardock_150416?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=StardockParadox_Main_EN
Are the DLCs for Pillars on sale and Steam activated?
Enough of you and your questions!
Do you have answers?
Never tug on Superman's cape. Never spit into the wind.
Can I bet on the ponies?
Quote from: Gusington on April 15, 2016, 04:38:10 PM
Are the DLCs for Pillars on sale and Steam activated?
DLC is not on sale and GOG games can't be activated on Steam (you can use GOG's Galaxy)
Thanks.
Quote from: mirth on April 15, 2016, 04:46:44 PM
Never tug on Superman's cape. Never spit into the wind.
Never fight a land war in Asia.
Never drink turpentine and piss on a brushfire
Pete is correct,
Gus. GOG games can't be activated on Steam, and no I don't believe any of the Pillars DLC is part of the sale, just the base game.
Quote from: jamus34 on April 16, 2016, 07:16:30 AM
Never drink turpentine and piss on a brushfire
That could be read a slightly different way...and be even more terrible. :-\
Quote
Order of Battle: Pacific (http://store.steampowered.com/app/312450/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_14) and its first expansion, Order of Battle: Morning Sun, will be sold on Steam at a discount price, starting at 7 pm CEST and lasting 48 hours.
Order of Battle: Morning Sun will be discounted by 34% (sale price: $9.89) while Order of Battle: Pacific will have a very special discount price of 50% (sale price: $19.99)!
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4067579
This Humble Bundle (http://blog.humblebundle.com/post/103654774076/were-not-horsin-around-with-the-my-little-pony) disturbs me, bro.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 20, 2016, 01:39:29 PM
This Humble Bundle (http://blog.humblebundle.com/post/103654774076/were-not-horsin-around-with-the-my-little-pony) disturbs me, brony.
ftfy
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 20, 2016, 01:39:29 PM
This Humble Bundle (http://blog.humblebundle.com/post/103654774076/were-not-horsin-around-with-the-my-little-pony) disturbs me, bro.
Gaaah! :crazy2:
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 20, 2016, 01:39:29 PM
This Humble Bundle (http://blog.humblebundle.com/post/103654774076/were-not-horsin-around-with-the-my-little-pony) disturbs me, bro.
Dude, what the hell?!?
I bought two.
Quote from: mirth on April 20, 2016, 01:45:53 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 20, 2016, 01:39:29 PM
This Humble Bundle (http://blog.humblebundle.com/post/103654774076/were-not-horsin-around-with-the-my-little-pony) disturbs me, brony.
ftfy
See, I didn't want to make the obvious joke. :P
Sorry to bleach your eyes with that...it surprised me as I've not seen anything that lame appear in the HB yet.
Nightdive Studios is having a mega-sale over on Steam. Here are but a few of the games:
Terra Nova $2.03
Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender $2.37
Bloodnet $2.37
WWII GI $1.39
Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulator $1.74 (sure to bring a tear to Goatfury's eye)
Sid Meier's Colonization $2.37
Sword of the Samurai $2.37
7th Legion $1.74
Wizardry 6 and 7 $1.24
Silent Service $3.49
Silent Service II $3.49
Starlord $1.74
Dragonsphere $2.37
Tank: M1A1 Abrams Battle Simulator $1.74
Knights of the Sky $1.74
Inherit the Earth $1.49
F-19 Stealth Fighter $0.97
...plus a ton more.
The "Tank: M1A1 Battle Simulator" looks a LOT like either M1 Tank Platoon, or Steel Thunder. I can't figure out which one. I'd not heard of this title before, but the screens are very familiar.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/410550/
Anyone recognize it?
I have
- F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter 2.0
- Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender
- Tex Murphy Under a Killing Moon
- Tank: The M1A1 Abrams Battle Tank Simulation
- Link
- Chroma Squad
all in my cart on Steam right now. Someone talk me out of buying games I don't have time for.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 22, 2016, 05:58:43 PM
all in my cart on Steam right now. Someone talk me out of buying games I don't have time for.
You're going to load each one up, smile faintly with nostalgia, then quit after five minutes, unable to bear the super low-res. It won't take long for buyer's remorse to settle in as you look over your wishlist and wish you'd bought something modern.
You have been warned!
Don't do it BC...think of the children.
OTOH, it could be a liberating experience, much like encountering that old girl friend from twenty years ago who you'd been obsessing about all that time, torturing yourself with those 2 AM can't sleep what-if scenarios: "If only... if only... !"
Now that girl is about 13 numbers ahead of you in the DMV line, wider than she is tall, arguing with someone on her cell whom you gradually ascertain from the conversation's content is either her AA sponsor or her probation officer.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on April 22, 2016, 06:30:09 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 22, 2016, 05:58:43 PM
all in my cart on Steam right now. Someone talk me out of buying games I don't have time for.
You're going to load each one up, smile faintly with nostalgia, then quit after five minutes, unable to bear the super low-res. It won't take long for buyer's remorse to settle in as you look over your wishlist and wish you'd bought something modern.
You have been warned!
I have to agree with Huw. Those are old DOS games.
F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter 2.0 (http://www.mobygames.com/game/f-117a-nighthawk-stealth-fighter-20) was released in 1991,
Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender (http://www.mobygames.com/game/rex-nebular-and-the-cosmic-gender-bender) in 1992,
Tex Murphy Under a Killing Moon (http://www.mobygames.com/game/under-a-killing-moon) in 1994, and
Tank: M1 A1 Abrams Battle Simulation (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/tank-the-m1a1-abrams-battle-tank-simulation) in 1989.
I was very excited for Age of Empires HD when it came out and played it for about two hours. In 1999 it was my favorite game but in 2015 I could not go home again.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 22, 2016, 05:58:43 PM
Someone talk me out of buying games I don't have time for.
The Tex Murphy games are more about the story and the related writing (and in some cases the acting, especially from Tex). The first two may be nigh unplayable, but one of them was remade later as
Tex Murphy: Overlord anyway. If you start from
Under A Killing Moon, you won't end up missing much -- its occasional weaknesses are what it always had.
I ended up going with Chroma Squad, Rex Nebular, and Link.
Chroma Squad gave me grief in that the tutorial wouldn't play. I wrote the dev (who is in Brazil) and 30 minutes later he wrote me back. The issue was due to an update and he backed it out until he could figure out what the problem is. I'm impressed with what he did and how quickly he responded...and that he responded at all.
I tried Rex Nebular...it's not bad. Typical 80s-era comedy in a point-and-click. The jokes aren't that funny (though most reviewers think it's HI-larious), but that's because I'm old and have heard them all pretty much.
Link isn't bad. A little odd. The English isn't top notch but it's only a word or two here and there. I like the turn-based premise it has.
Glad I skipped on F-117, to be honest. I bought F-19 a LONG time ago and still haven't played it yet. :(
As for that M1 tank game...I'd still like to know if it's either Steel Thunder (Accolade) or M1 Tank Platoon (MicroProse). I would swear it was one of those but branded under a different name.
I did want to try Tex Murphy. I recall how it was a big deal back in the early/mid 90s as it was a CD-ROM game and had live actors in it. That never pushed any of my buttons, though, but I've heard the story is excellent (had to have been, they made what, three sequels?). Maybe some day.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 22, 2016, 10:14:35 PM
....As for that M1 tank game...I'd still like to know if it's either Steel Thunder (Accolade) or M1 Tank Platoon (MicroProse). I would swear it was one of those but branded under a different name....
There is one thing that all three games have in common: They were all released in 1989. ;)
Sorry but of the three, I only played
M1 Tank Platoon so I can't help you. Here are a couple of YouTube videos that may prove enlightening:
I thought it was intended to be a kind of spiritual successor, coded by an ex-Microprose dev? I might be misremembering though. It's weird - in places it looks exactly like M1 Tank Platoon, but it definitely isn't the same game.
Didn't the original release of Tank: M1A1 Battle Simulator include a mass-market paperback copy of Armor Attacks: The Tank Platoon - An Interactive Exercise in Small-Unit Tactics and Leadership (http://www.amazon.com/Armor-Attacks-Interactive-Small-Unit-Leadership/dp/0891413839?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_68&smid=A11ZINY1HDCHXU) in the box?
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F510N8FTVSDL._SX331_BO1%2C204%2C203%2C200_.jpg&hash=257e902898b97fb5ed6471421c6c5194a477b49e)
Stellaris at Green Man Gaming - use the WATCH25 code to get 25% off for a limited time.
According to Greybriar's link above, the game isn't the same as Microprose's M1 Tank Platoon. http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/tank-the-m1a1-abrams-battle-tank-simulation
As for the Murphy games:
1.) Mean Streets. Entirely skippable today, since it was remade with vastly better production values later, and without two of the horrible factors plaguing this game. (One of which is that the devs originally wanted to make a sci-fi flying car sim, but then needed a plot for it, and then thought it would be neat to get out and move around... and eventually it just had a terrible flying car sim in the adventure game. ;) )
2.) Martian Memorandum. Same gameplay, different story, better user interface, none of the super-annoying things. You could feasibly start here. But it isn't a properly 'acted' game, unlike the cinematic pretensions of the sequels. I've never missed not playing it -- but I did pick it up on sale when the latest game was released last year!
Seriously, refund those other games where applicable and just go with these if you're going to spend the money! If you get into UAKM, you will absolutely enjoy the remaining sequels. If not, you can refund the batch. (I should note that I've only played the final game from Steam, though, which is designed for modern systems to start with. The other three, I haven't -- I mean I haven't played them from Steam. But I have played them all at least twice.)
3.) Under A Killing Moon. This is really the one to start with. Just treat the other two games as events in the past history of the main character, who in the grand tradition of hard-boiled PI movies (even ones that clown around) isn't starting out as a newb after all.
4.) The Pandora Directive. Arguably the best of the bunch. You can end as a sad clown. The arguably best ending (getting your original sweetheart back) segues into the next game; but there are six endings.
5.) Overseer. Assuming the best ending from #4, the framing story involves Tex and his best girl going out for dinner to get reacquainted, and since she wasn't around for the first game (I think he met her in #3) he tells her the story of the first game -- now reset to involve him as a fresh-faced idealistic private investigator, being slowly eroded into his cynical (though still somewhat optimistic) self. He meets all the (other) supporting characters for the first time, picks up his trademark props and quirks, etc. The game ends on a dramatic cliffhanger.
6.) The Tesla Effect. I can't recall exactly how they resolve the pretty dang serious cliffhanger at the end of the previous game, but I wasn't unhappy with this final entry which hits a lot of nostalgic notes but doesn't overstay its welcome. Also, the writer incorporates the huge gap in real-life time between games into the story in an interesting way.
Olde Skewl!
I bought several of the Tex Murphy on a gog sale years ago. Played one out and enjoyed it.
I would buy them on a gog sale instead of Steam because you can port it anywhere.
Judgement Rites is on sale on GOG, I think...got an email a few days ago and thought about getting it, but I haven't played through the first ST title I bought. Can't recall the name of it at the moment either...ha.
I just got Tex Murphy Under a Killing Moon, F117 (I know, I know, I said I wouldn't, but ninety-seven cents...), and...and...Hatred.
GOG has there bundle sale going on. Every now and then i like a little relaxing point and click action picked up all the Sherlock Holmes games for under $12
https://www.gog.com/promo/bundleopolis_221b_baker_street_290416
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star + DLC's
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com%2Fsteam%2Fapps%2F275290%2Fheader.jpg%3Ft%3D1447360196&hash=9f1d4df9c650629c2c2a6256e20a746edd87727d)
75% Off
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/275290/
Quote from: Asid on May 03, 2016, 09:52:42 AM
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star + DLC's
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com%2Fsteam%2Fapps%2F275290%2Fheader.jpg%3Ft%3D1447360196&hash=9f1d4df9c650629c2c2a6256e20a746edd87727d)
75% Off
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/275290/
they just never put Steel Fury: Kharkov on sale do they
Slitherine/Matrix bundle
Tier 1 £1.49:
Battle of the Bulge
Time of Fury
Pride of Nations
Tier 2 £2.99:
Close Combat Panthers in the Fog
Vietnam 65
Ravenmark
Legions of Steel
Tier 3 £5.99:
Pandora First Contact
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/slitherine-bundle
That bundle will never get reviewed.
>:D
Not included in the bundle but also on sale for -50% is Distant Worlds Universe
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/distant-worlds-universe
How are the keys broken down, have a few of those games, like to give them away.
Each game comes with its own steam key. Just purchased.
Thank you...sold
Bought
Humble Store just started a Spring Sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/?linkID=&mcID=102:572a58026f6e54fd0cdb9828:ot:56de8040733462ca89673803:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016_05_05_Humble_Store_Spring_Sale_Launch&utm_content=Banner).
Quote from: Asid on May 04, 2016, 11:13:50 AM
Slitherine/Matrix bundle
Tier 1 £1.49:
Battle of the Bulge
Time of Fury
Pride of Nations
Tier 2 £2.99:
Close Combat Panthers in the Fog
Vietnam 65
Ravenmark
Legions of Steel
Tier 3 £5.99:
Pandora First Contact
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/slitherine-bundle
Well I was going to wait to grab this bundle until closer to when this deal was going to end, but it seems Bundlestars missed me and sent me a 20% off voucher...thanks Bundlestars O0
^ Whatchutalkin' about Willis? Still shows on my end...
Yup, bundle is still active. I meant I was originally going to wait a week or so before I got it, but BS sent me a 20% off coupon that was only good for a couple days, so I grabbed it sooner...
I got swept up in the Stellaris release I forgot that Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations is on Sale at Steam for 60% off $31.00
and Northern Inferno is $7.99
PE
Anyone looking for a lite game might give some thought to purchasing
Train Valley (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/train-valley). It is currently on sale for $5.99 at the Humble Store. Its Humble store page reads: "
Train Valley is provided via Steam key for Linux, Mac, and Windows and is also provided DRM-free for Linux, Mac, and Windows. For key redemption, a free Steam account is required."
Be advised that
Train Valley is
NOT anything like the
Railroad Tycoon games. A demo is available from its Steam page (http://store.steampowered.com/app/353640/?snr=1_7_15__13) and TotalBiscuit has uploaded a video of it to YouTube:
I have gotten a lot of enjoyment from playing this game.
Re Train Valley. What an absolutely amazing little time waster. Thank you for posting this.
Quote from: matt3916 on May 11, 2016, 07:40:01 PM
Re Train Valley. What an absolutely amazing little time waster. Thank you for posting this.
You're welcome. I am happy to have been able to make someone's life a little brighter.
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2016, 09:33:06 PM
I got swept up in the Stellaris release I forgot that Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations is on Sale at Steam for 60% off $31.00
and Northern Inferno is $7.99
CMANO has long been on my "will buy if price drops enough" list -- and I haven't seen it for 60% off before. Even though I suspect I will never learn to play it, had to pick it up at this price.
Anyone else take the plunge?
Yeah, I did. Like you I couldn't resist the price. I have no idea when I might actually play it. But retirement is only 5 years away.
How old are you??
Quote from: bbmike on May 12, 2016, 03:09:15 PM
Yeah, I did. Like you I couldn't resist the price. I have no idea when I might actually play it. But retirement is only 5 years away.
Heh, I hope to beat you to retirement by 2 years! :P
I turn 50 this August. I'll have 25 years in and just over 5 more years to go. :buck2:
I just picked up the Metro Redux bundle for $7.50. Both games remastered with all DLC for 7.5 clams seems like a good deal. I never did finish either, but that's besides the point.
Quote from: Toonces on May 12, 2016, 08:33:38 PM
I just picked up the Metro Redux bundle for $7.50. Both games remastered with all DLC for 7.5 clams seems like a good deal. I never did finish either, but that's besides the point.
Me too.
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2016, 09:33:06 PM
I got swept up in the Stellaris release I forgot that Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations is on Sale at Steam for 60% off $31.00
and Northern Inferno is $7.99
PE
Jesus - was that one day or something...AND a Monday? It's certainly not on sale on UK Steam at £60 :uglystupid2:
Quote from: JudgeDredd on May 13, 2016, 05:00:34 AM
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2016, 09:33:06 PM
I got swept up in the Stellaris release I forgot that Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations is on Sale at Steam for 60% off $31.00
and Northern Inferno is $7.99
PE
Jesus - was that one day or something...AND a Monday? It's certainly not on sale on UK Steam at £60 :uglystupid2:
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=4065.msg445106#msg445106
Steam sale on 9 and 10 may.
Damn. Should've been watching the thread more closely :'(
Steam is running a special sale and free weekend for Empyrion this weekend. See the link in my sig to a recently completed AAR for an overview.
Steam also has Gravteam Tactics: Operation Star on sale for $5.99.
On sale over at the Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store):
Doorkickers for $2.99
Khet 2.0 for $2.49
Imperial Flory for $0.49
Exodus Wars: Fractured Empire for $0.99
...and more.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on May 13, 2016, 05:00:34 AM
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2016, 09:33:06 PM
I got swept up in the Stellaris release I forgot that Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations is on Sale at Steam for 60% off $31.00
and Northern Inferno is $7.99
PE
Jesus - was that one day or something...AND a Monday? It's certainly not on sale on UK Steam at £60 :uglystupid2:
JD you could become a Beta Tester (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1946/Command:.Modern.Air./.Naval.Operations.is.looking.for.new.Hardcore.Beta.Testers)....might even get you a discount or something.
Quote from: steve58 on May 13, 2016, 03:58:47 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on May 13, 2016, 05:00:34 AM
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2016, 09:33:06 PM
I got swept up in the Stellaris release I forgot that Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations is on Sale at Steam for 60% off $31.00
and Northern Inferno is $7.99
PE
Jesus - was that one day or something...AND a Monday? It's certainly not on sale on UK Steam at £60 :uglystupid2:
JD you could become a Beta Tester (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1946/Command:.Modern.Air./.Naval.Operations.is.looking.for.new.Hardcore.Beta.Testers)....might even get you a discount or something.
lol. Thanks Steve. But I wasn't too complimentary on their release version. I can't recall...something about "WTF can't I see this when selecting the platform" and some UI things. In many ways it seemed a huge step forward from Harpoon and in many other ways, it seemed to be a step back. But that was some time ago and there's plenty of people that love it.
The guy actually told me off when he read I had sold it on (which I actually did for charity) because they had been working on things I had brought up and he thought I should've stayed with it. A fair point, but at the time I was raising some money for St Helena's Hospice (at least I think that was the same time as me selling it)
It was a game I was very interested in and I expect it's progressed considerably since it's release...but I'm not willing to pay full price to find out.
I'll keep my eyes open for a sale. If they've updated the UI to give users the data they need at their finger tips, I'll buy some DLC and start giving them money again. Good development should be rewarded.
Quote from: steve58 on May 13, 2016, 03:56:01 PM
On sale over at the Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store):
Doorkickers for $2.99
Khet 2.0 for $2.49
Imperial Flory for $0.49
Exodus Wars: Fractured Empire for $0.99
...and more.
Doorkickers is worth every penny of that $2.99
Quote from: JudgeDredd on May 13, 2016, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: steve58 on May 13, 2016, 03:58:47 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on May 13, 2016, 05:00:34 AM
Quote from: PanzersEast on May 09, 2016, 09:33:06 PM
I got swept up in the Stellaris release I forgot that Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations is on Sale at Steam for 60% off $31.00
and Northern Inferno is $7.99
PE
Jesus - was that one day or something...AND a Monday? It's certainly not on sale on UK Steam at £60 :uglystupid2:
JD you could become a Beta Tester (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1946/Command:.Modern.Air./.Naval.Operations.is.looking.for.new.Hardcore.Beta.Testers)....might even get you a discount or something.
lol. Thanks Steve. But I wasn't too complimentary on their release version. I can't recall...something about "WTF can't I see this when selecting the platform" and some UI things. In many ways it seemed a huge step forward from Harpoon and in many other ways, it seemed to be a step back. But that was some time ago and there's plenty of people that love it.
The guy actually told me off when he read I had sold it on (which I actually did for charity) because they had been working on things I had brought up and he thought I should've stayed with it. A fair point, but at the time I was raising some money for St Helena's Hospice (at least I think that was the same time as me selling it)
It was a game I was very interested in and I expect it's progressed considerably since it's release...but I'm not willing to pay full price to find out.
I'll keep my eyes open for a sale. If they've updated the UI to give users the data they need at their finger tips, I'll buy some DLC and start giving them money again. Good development should be rewarded.
One of the few times I exercised a Steam refund.. Due to the UI..
You miserable ingrates. As a user of an OS for which CMANO is not yet available, I can only watch the discussion thread in envy...and here you are refunding due to piddly UI issues! :P
(Hope it's obvious already, but I jest ;))
*cough*dualboot*Cough*
(J/k- I know you don't want any windoze ickystuff coming near your minty-fresh box of liberation :)))
Quote from: Staggerwing on May 14, 2016, 02:34:38 PM
*cough*dualboot*Cough*
(J/k- I know you don't want any windoze ickystuff coming near your minty-fresh box of liberation :)))
;D
Quote from: Tuna on May 14, 2016, 10:09:22 AM
One of the few times I exercised a Steam refund.. Due to the UI..
The 'Windows XP' UI is indeed horrendous. Ordinarily that alone would keep me from buying but the price was so good and there is a moderately encouraging post on the Steam CMANO forum from a very talented modder who exampled some ways of upgrading the UI. His examples are fantastic -- a massive improvement on the existing UI. But I think that was sometime in 2014 -- so it may be a dead letter after all. Shame, as I think it would enhance the game experience a thousand-fold.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 14, 2016, 01:51:38 PM
You miserable ingrates. As a user of an OS for which CMANO is not yet available, I can only watch the discussion thread in envy...and here you are refunding due to piddly UI issues! :P
(Hope it's obvious already, but I jest ;))
Yes.
It does seem to have come a long way and I do look out for it on sale. Last time I saw it, I had already committed to something else, so never picked it up. I missed this recent sale :'(
Quote from: Staggerwing on May 14, 2016, 02:34:38 PM
*cough*dualboot*Cough*
(J/k- I know you don't want any windoze ickystuff coming near your minty-fresh box of liberation :)))
Haha! Very good. ;)
On sale at Humble Bundle for $1
Sacred 3 Gold
Risen
Risen 2 Gold
Saints Row 2
Dead Island GOTY
Quote from: sandman2575 on May 14, 2016, 03:21:00 PM
The 'Windows XP' UI is indeed horrendous. Ordinarily that alone would keep me from buying but the price was so good and there is a moderately encouraging post on the Steam CMANO forum from a very talented modder who exampled some ways of upgrading the UI. His examples are fantastic -- a massive improvement on the existing UI. But I think that was sometime in 2014 -- so it may be a dead letter after all. Shame, as I think it would enhance the game experience a thousand-fold.
Not dead letter by far :)
And for those who've been with us since the late 90s, there is an inherent irony on the "I don't like the UI because it's too much Windows-y" viewpoint.
For years, the most common criticism leveled at H3's UI was that it did not conform to the Windows UI conventions (little wonder, since it was DOS-based and conceived when Windows 3.1x was the norm).
So CMANO comes out and has an unmistakably Windows-based UI..... and it turns out some people hate this with a passion :)
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 14, 2016, 01:51:38 PM
You miserable ingrates. As a user of an OS for which CMANO is not yet available, I can only watch the discussion thread in envy...and here you are refunding due to piddly UI issues! :P
(Hope it's obvious already, but I jest ;))
Maybe we should have done it the (usual) Linux way. Focus on the kick-butt sim engine and let others build whatever UIs on top of it to suit their fancy.
Of course in that case it would probably also follow the usual Linux way of not making any significant sales :2funny:
Quote from: Staggerwing on May 14, 2016, 02:34:38 PM
*cough*dualboot*Cough*
(J/k- I know you don't want any windoze ickystuff coming near your minty-fresh box of liberation :)))
CMANO actually runs pretty good inside a VM (except with gargantuan scens), particularly with fast storage.
So until the native Linux port
(did I say that out loud?), he can use a lean host (TCL? Lubuntu? Other?), run a miminal-XP VM on top of it, and have loads of fun.
Quote from: Dimitris on May 18, 2016, 02:06:51 AM
Quote from: sandman2575 on May 14, 2016, 03:21:00 PM
The 'Windows XP' UI is indeed horrendous. Ordinarily that alone would keep me from buying but the price was so good and there is a moderately encouraging post on the Steam CMANO forum from a very talented modder who exampled some ways of upgrading the UI. His examples are fantastic -- a massive improvement on the existing UI. But I think that was sometime in 2014 -- so it may be a dead letter after all. Shame, as I think it would enhance the game experience a thousand-fold.
Not dead letter by far :)
And for those who've been with us since the late 90s, there is an inherent irony on the "I don't like the UI because it's too much Windows-y" viewpoint.
For years, the most common criticism leveled at H3's UI was that it did not conform to the Windows UI conventions (little wonder, since it was DOS-based and conceived when Windows 3.1x was the norm).
So CMANO comes out and has an unmistakably Windows-based UI..... and it turns out some people hate this with a passion :)
I'm sure you know this - but just to clarify for anyone else - you won't ever please all the people all the time. Some people would love the familiarity. Others didn't like the interface and hoped for something else. You would always get that split.
For the record, my original beef with the UI was never about how it looked ;)
I'm hoping to give your game another look some day.
Quote from: Dimitris on May 18, 2016, 02:06:51 AM
Not dead letter by far :)
I'm very pleased to hear this, Dimitris. I for one would be delighted to see a modified UI along the lines the poster in the Steam forums provided.
To Judge Dredd's point -- I certainly agree you can't please everyone. But options and variety are always a good thing. I suspect plenty of CMANO players are perfectly happy with the existing UI and forcing them to adopt a graphically upgraded UI would of course be a mistake.
But for players like me -- new players who have not been with the series since the Harpoon days -- I do think a more polished UI could only broaden the game's appeal. Yes, CMANO is a *very* hardcore game that is never going to have a wide audience. But I also think there's a mindset endemic to the 'hardcore grognard' community that believes, frankly, that a game's ugliness is directly proportional to how authentic it is as a warfare simulation. I definitely do not subscribe to this line of thought. (Nor do I think CMANO is ugly. The globe-map is very well done in my view -- spare, but conveying information in a clear and vivid, engaging way. But the Windows XP UI is a huge turn off for me. It doesn't make the game feel more authentic. It's 'merely' functional without adding any visual interest to the experience of playing the game.)
I know that last part will sound superficial to a lot of folks, but I mean it sincerely. A game's UI should draw you into the game experience. It should not merely be functional (though it should be that!). It's the primary means by which the player interacts with the game. It needs to draw you into the game world and keep you there. This is one of the main reasons I can't stomach playing GG's War in the East, with its unbelievably bland and unimaginative UI, and I can happily play War in the Pacific, whose UI, despite its undeniable quirks, does have real visual flair and character.
If you're making your games cross-platform just to increase sales, you're doing it wrong. :P
Anyway...
Quote from: Dimitris on May 18, 2016, 02:15:43 AM
CMANO actually runs pretty good inside a VM (except with gargantuan scens), particularly with fast storage.
So until the native Linux port (did I say that out loud?), he can use a lean host (TCL? Lubuntu? Other?), run a miminal-XP VM on top of it, and have loads of fun.
I appreciate the suggestions, but I'm a pure Linux gamer. If it isn't native, I don't play it. Besides, if I bought CMANO now it wouldn't count as a Linux sale. ;)
Warhammer 40K: Regicide is on sale this weekend at Steam for $5, with a huge upgrade -- no new factions, but new faction abilities and a new prequel campaign (I'm guessing from the Ork side, haven't looked at it yet) -- and now with iOS capability, which moves it to mobile.
Obviously there are plenty of free chess games out there, but so far as I know there are no free chess games with 40K Space Marines gibbing Orks (and vice versa) in glorious 3D animation. (That being said, the violence is really, really extreme, even by other 40K game standards. So...) And the "Regicide" rules combine chess with a legitimate tactical turn-based game.
I've got a written AAR here at Grogheads with screenies mirroring a match (via hotseat) I was having with someone else on Facebook chess several weeks ago. (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=16555.0) It doesn't show off the Regicide rules of course, but may be of some use in giving potential buyers an idea about the game.
The Wargame franchise is 70-75% off this weekend.
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/wargame/
If you're just gonna get one, I'd recommend Red Dragon ($12) since it has the most content & variety. 8) Air Land Battle isn't a terrible choice if you're really tight with the spending ($5) and haven't check any of them out.
Quote from: Nefaro on May 20, 2016, 08:00:19 AM
The Wargame franchise is 70-75% off this weekend.
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/wargame/
If you're just gonna get one, I'd recommend Red Dragon ($12) since it has the most content & variety. 8) Air Land Battle isn't a terrible choice if you're really tight with the spending ($5) and haven't check any of them out.
I have had a lot of fun playing Red Dragon co-op with a couple of buddies against the cpu. Content is incredible with equipment from additional nations still being added.
Just got a Wargame email stating that the Netherlands has just been added as a new playable nation.
ONE
TROLL
ARMY
I've been playing this little Unity game this afternoon while waiting for other things at work, and it is adorable. But in a good fantasy way, not in a super-deformed sacchrine JRPG kind of way. The game has character in spades, and looks sharp as hell, and you can't beat the sale price which is free (plus less than $2 for cosmetic outfits for your troll, which dress him up as Iron Man or Batman or Robocop or a Stormtrooper or various other properties, including with mix-and-match functionality.)
doorkickers for $3.00
Seems to have gotten good review for a tactical shooter game
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/door-kickers
Quote from: shodan on May 20, 2016, 05:07:07 PM
doorkickers for $3.00
Seems to have gotten good review for a tactical shooter game
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/door-kickers
Well worth the price, excellent game
Quote from: Nefaro on May 20, 2016, 08:00:19 AM
The Wargame franchise is 70-75% off this weekend.
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/wargame/
If you're just gonna get one, I'd recommend Red Dragon ($12) since it has the most content & variety. 8) Air Land Battle isn't a terrible choice if you're really tight with the spending ($5) and haven't check any of them out.
Thanks for this, Nef. I was going to ask this very question. So...if Red Dragon isn't
absolutely essential, I think I'm going to go for AirLand Battle.
Red dragon has the ability to slow the game down which alb does not. If you're not a super rats guy, red dragon might be the better call (it is for me).
Dammit Toonces! Now I'm undecided again!
Hmm....can you issue orders while paused in AirLand Battle?
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 21, 2016, 10:55:19 AM
Dammit Toonces! Now I'm undecided again!
Hmm....can you issue orders while paused in AirLand Battle?
Just go with
Red Dragon, if in doubt. It's the newest version, has the most options & content. :smitten: Probably also has the most people doing multi-player, if you're considering that too.
Only a difference of $7.
Quote from: Toonces on May 21, 2016, 10:47:28 AM
Red dragon has the ability to slow the game down which alb does not. If you're not a super rats guy, red dragon might be the better call (it is for me).
Solution to slow down this and other games : http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=12733.0
^ Yeah, I've used that and it's nice, but it slows everything down, not just the gameplay when you want it slowed.
I'm just throwing the whole slow down thing out there. Maybe it won't matter to you. I find almost all RTS games move far too fast for me and the ability to slow things down is very nice.
I just check ALB for you; there is no pause button. You get one speed- GO- and that's it. If I remember correctly, you can't pause RD either, but you can select "bullet time" which is very, very slow.
Quote from: Toonces on May 21, 2016, 01:58:35 PM
^ Yeah, I've used that and it's nice, but it slows everything down, not just the gameplay when you want it slowed.
I defined a key to 20% speed (in the engine) and one to 100%. When you enter the first key the game slows down to 20% and you can give orders. You press the other key and the game resumes normal speed.
If I recall correctly (not much into RTS these days) you can define 5 speed settings.
Using this I could ignore 'bullet time' in Red Dragon and use the 20% speed setting instead.
Thanks for the input, everyone - much appreciated. I went for ALB in the end because I couldn't really decide and it was the cheaper option.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 21, 2016, 03:21:46 PM
Thanks for the input, everyone - much appreciated. I went for ALB in the end because I couldn't really decide and it was the cheaper option.
ALB is definitely enjoyable.
LOTS of toys to play with.
Age Of Wonders 3 is 75% off Midweek Madness on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/226840/
DLC's are 33% off.
Good fun with turn based tactical combat.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 21, 2016, 03:21:46 PM
Thanks for the input, everyone - much appreciated. I went for ALB in the end because I couldn't really decide and it was the cheaper option.
Don't forget to install the trainer that lets you slow down time.
Cheers mate - will do.
Saw Hearts of Iron 4 Cadets Edition (6/6/16 release date) on sale for $26.45 at the cdkeys.com site. Digital download on Steam.
Quote from: Rayfer on May 26, 2016, 10:29:17 AM
Saw Hearts of Iron 4 Cadets Edition (6/6/16 release date) on sale for $26.45 at the cdkeys.com site. Digital download on Steam.
Is this site legit? Anyone?
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on May 27, 2016, 03:18:37 AM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 26, 2016, 10:29:17 AM
Saw Hearts of Iron 4 Cadets Edition (6/6/16 release date) on sale for $26.45 at the cdkeys.com site. Digital download on Steam.
Is this site legit? Anyone?
Not much more ( $28.77 Cadet Edition - $65.20 for the Marshall Edition ) and this website seems to be OK : https://www.imperialgames.com/en/1025/39590?refid=itad
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on May 27, 2016, 03:18:37 AM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 26, 2016, 10:29:17 AM
Saw Hearts of Iron 4 Cadets Edition (6/6/16 release date) on sale for $26.45 at the cdkeys.com site. Digital download on Steam.
Is this site legit? Anyone?
I don't know the factual answer to that - but it's been around a fair while now. I recently bought a game from them and I had also done previously. All I can say is I had no issues with either purchase and was able to use the (I assume) valid key in Steam.
However - I think cdkeys is the one that allowed me to buy and then asked for my a number to "verify" the account. I was allowed to have them call or text, so I put my mobile number in and received a verification text within seconds. I did it - I wasn't happy about it - but I did it. For that reason I wouldn't use them again. To give a counter though, I believe other people (on these very forums) said they had never had to do that so I don't know why I did.
Like I said - two purchases, no problems but wouldn't use again because of their phone authentication daftness.
I do use Kinguin :)
Quote from: JudgeDredd on May 27, 2016, 04:18:46 AM
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on May 27, 2016, 03:18:37 AM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 26, 2016, 10:29:17 AM
Saw Hearts of Iron 4 Cadets Edition (6/6/16 release date) on sale for $26.45 at the cdkeys.com site. Digital download on Steam.
Is this site legit? Anyone?
I don't know the factual answer to that - but it's been around a fair while now. I recently bought a game from them and I had also done previously. All I can say is I had no issues with either purchase and was able to use the (I assume) valid key in Steam.
However - I think cdkeys is the one that allowed me to buy and then asked for my a number to "verify" the account. I was allowed to have them call or text, so I put my mobile number in and received a verification text within seconds. I did it - I wasn't happy about it - but I did it. For that reason I wouldn't use them again. To give a counter though, I believe other people (on these very forums) said they had never had to do that so I don't know why I did.
Like I said - two purchases, no problems but wouldn't use again because of their phone authentication daftness.
I do use Kinguin :)
I use both cdkeys and kinguin mostly, assuming they have a good deal. Never had an issue with either and have never been requested for any follow up verification. The only downside for me is that I do t believe you can't do a steam refund if you don't end up wanting the game. Not a huge deal for me since I rarely return anything.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on May 27, 2016, 03:18:37 AM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 26, 2016, 10:29:17 AM
Saw Hearts of Iron 4 Cadets Edition (6/6/16 release date) on sale for $26.45 at the cdkeys.com site. Digital download on Steam.
Is this site legit? Anyone?
That's where I bought stellaris from. I bought a couple games in the past as well. Never created an account just used paypal.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on May 27, 2016, 03:18:37 AM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 26, 2016, 10:29:17 AM
Saw Hearts of Iron 4 Cadets Edition (6/6/16 release date) on sale for $26.45 at the cdkeys.com site. Digital download on Steam.
Is this site legit? Anyone?
cdkeys.com is what is known as a "gray market" retailer, which (according to Wikipedia):
"....is the trade of a commodity through distribution channels that are legal but unintended by the original manufacturer...." Green Man Gaming is another popular "gray market" retailer. From my very limited experience with the latter, I am satisfied with the retailer and have no qualms whatsoever about doing business there again. There are other less reputable "gray market" retailers that I would avoid, however. You might be interested in reading
The truth behind those mysteriously cheap gray market game codes (http://www.polygon.com/2015/2/9/8006693/the-truth-behind-those-mysteriously-cheap-gray-market-game-codes).
I hope that helps you out.
Wow, good link Greybriar, thank you. I am a litle suspicious of Kinguin as they have a lot of 'Russian' version codes...that is slightly off putting to me.
Quote from: Greybriar on May 27, 2016, 06:58:00 AM
cdkeys.com is what is known as a "gray market" retailer
This is the standpoint of Paradox they posted on their forum :
Important information about retailers!
There is a large so called "grey market" which has made it a business to obtain Steam keys through illegal means (false credit card information usually) that they sell under market price. The most common outcome of buying keys like this is that after a few days the game will be removed from your Steam account due to the payment never going through. You will still have paid money however, and you will not get this money back. You have been warned!Guess this is more to keep people from buying there as these sites probably don't generate any revenue for Paradox. (Imperial games and GMG claim they are authorised resellers)
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 27, 2016, 07:31:15 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 27, 2016, 06:58:00 AM
cdkeys.com is what is known as a "gray market" retailer
This is the standpoint of Paradox they posted on their forum :
Important information about retailers!
There is a large so called "grey market" which has made it a business to obtain Steam keys through illegal means (false credit card information usually) that they sell under market price. The most common outcome of buying keys like this is that after a few days the game will be removed from your Steam account due to the payment never going through. You will still have paid money however, and you will not get this money back. You have been warned!
Guess this is more to keep people from buying there as these sites probably don't generate any revenue for Paradox. (Imperial games and GMG claim they are authorised resellers)
My CDKeys purchases have 'stayed' in my steam account ;-)... One thing my son noticed is that the European Region flag is on the HOI IV page.. not sure if that is an issue for US, the money is in Dollar amount. I had him look at that Stellaris page (which I already bought through them) and that had a US Region flag.
Quote from: Gusington on May 27, 2016, 07:01:31 AM
Wow, good link Greybriar, thank you. I am a litle suspicious of Kinguin as they have a lot of 'Russian' version codes...that is slightly off putting to me.
You're welcome, Gus.
Greenmangaming are not grey market, they're legit.
I pre-ordered HOI4 from Kinguin / G2PLAY.NET for only $28. Are Kinguin legit? I also bought their 'key protection' in case the key supplied is a dud/bad.
Quote from: Tuna on May 27, 2016, 08:02:03 AM
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 27, 2016, 07:31:15 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 27, 2016, 06:58:00 AM
cdkeys.com is what is known as a "gray market" retailer
This is the standpoint of Paradox they posted on their forum :
Important information about retailers!
There is a large so called "grey market" which has made it a business to obtain Steam keys through illegal means (false credit card information usually) that they sell under market price. The most common outcome of buying keys like this is that after a few days the game will be removed from your Steam account due to the payment never going through. You will still have paid money however, and you will not get this money back. You have been warned!
Guess this is more to keep people from buying there as these sites probably don't generate any revenue for Paradox. (Imperial games and GMG claim they are authorised resellers)
My CDKeys purchases have 'stayed' in my steam account ;-)... One thing my son noticed is that the European Region flag is on the HOI IV page.. not sure if that is an issue for US, the money is in Dollar amount. I had him look at that Stellaris page (which I already bought through them) and that had a US Region flag.
I noticed this too. I'm hesitant to buy unless it is US or Worldwide release. Anybody have any experience with this?
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is $6.24 on Steam right now. I might go for it. Might.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on May 27, 2016, 10:57:31 AM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is $6.24 on Steam right now. I might go for it. Might.
Heh. You're the biggest game whore on these forums.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 27, 2016, 09:19:08 AM
Greenmangaming are not grey market, they're legit.
I Googled "Greenmangaming grey market" and came up with a lot of hits indicating Greenmangaming has been involved in a lot of controversy as to whether it is or is not grey market. Greenmangaming's Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Man_Gaming) (and I really, really hate to resort to Wikipedia, but what are you gonna do?) states, in part:
Quote from: WikepediaGreen Man Gaming has been accused by some publishers, including CD Projekt, Activision, and Ubisoft, of selling unauthorized game redemption keys, as it is not an authorized key seller for these publishers. The company has responded that while it attempts to work directly with all publishers to sell keys directly, the company will sometimes need to use authorized third party vendors to offer keys for games from these companies, and insists that all revenue goes back to the publishers, with Green Man Gaming absorbing the cost of any discounts they offer.[30][31] Following this, in November 2015, the company have placed information on each game's store page at their site to identify the source of the redemption keys, either through Green Man Gaming as an authorized reseller, or through a third-party reseller, in addition to when users can expect delivery of keys for pre-orders."
As I posted above, I have no qualms whatsoever about doing business with Greenmangaming again. However, I feel it's just a matter of semantics, and if something looks like a duck, waddles like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck.
Quote from: mirth on May 27, 2016, 11:06:30 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on May 27, 2016, 10:57:31 AM
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is $6.24 on Steam right now. I might go for it. Might.
Heh. You're the biggest game whore on these forums.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c1/e3/0b/c1e30bc179427891abe6252e1674b59a.jpg)
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 27, 2016, 07:31:15 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 27, 2016, 06:58:00 AM
cdkeys.com is what is known as a "gray market" retailer
This is the standpoint of Paradox they posted on their forum :
Important information about retailers!
There is a large so called "grey market" which has made it a business to obtain Steam keys through illegal means (false credit card information usually) that they sell under market price. The most common outcome of buying keys like this is that after a few days the game will be removed from your Steam account due to the payment never going through. You will still have paid money however, and you will not get this money back. You have been warned!
Guess this is more to keep people from buying there as these sites probably don't generate any revenue for Paradox. (Imperial games and GMG claim they are authorised resellers)
Sounds like publishers just don't like the second hand retailer market.
Which is nothing new. The prime reason some of them implement strict DRM. Only this time it is retailer-to-retailer selling.
It looks that way.
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 27, 2016, 07:31:15 AM
This is the standpoint of Paradox they posted on their forum :
Important information about retailers!
There is a large so called "grey market" which has made it a business to obtain Steam keys through illegal means (false credit card information usually) that they sell under market price. The most common outcome of buying keys like this is that after a few days the game will be removed from your Steam account due to the payment never going through. You will still have paid money however, and you will not get this money back. You have been warned!
This is
if the key is illegal. However, what concerns me is if the key is not illegal and they simply choose to invalidate the purchase on STEAM because it was bought through a reseller and not them.
The purchase I made for HOI 4 on Kinguin was checked and I also took out the cover in case the key is illegal or dud. My point being, I hope STEAM and Paradox will honour sales bought through resellers if they are legitimate.
Edit: I'm just concerned and pissed off about this. I bought a key in good faith from a site I believe is legit. I currently don't have much wiggle room with disposable income and I got the best deal I could legally.
I read the above story about gray markets.
I seem to be missing something.
I was under the impression that the games I bought from CDkeys was from CDkeys.
The article makes it seems like they are just a clearing house for other people who want to sell their keys, whether they bought them legally or not.
More like Ebay than a real company selling something.
I've (I hope) purchased via CDKeys at £17.99
No Steam key yet as to roughly quote "pre-order keys will be available on the day of release or a bit earlier"
I've bought once before from CDKeys and it was OK.
So I guess my £17.99 is at the moment resting on the outcome of Laissez-faire vs Caveat Emptor to mix my economic linguistics :-\
I don't think you'll have an issue...mine has always been delivered on or before the date specified....they are even real good with refunds. I decided to buy a game from somewhere else after pre-ordering and they refunded me within a day.
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on May 27, 2016, 07:18:07 PM
I've (I hope) purchased via CDKeys at £17.99
No Steam key yet as to roughly quote "pre-order keys will be available on the day of release or a bit earlier"
I've bought once before from CDKeys and it was OK.
So I guess my £17.99 is at the moment resting on the outcome of Laissez-faire vs Caveat Emptor to mix my economic linguistics :-\
My Stellaris purchase gave the same message, and on the day it was released I received my key.
Steam has Distant Worlds:Universe on sale for $23.99. Something like 60% off. Great 4X space game.
Quote from: Rayfer on May 28, 2016, 12:58:28 PM
Steam has Distant Worlds:Universe on sale for $23.99. Something like 60% off. Great 4X space game.
That's a great deal for a Matrix game!
Quote from: Greybriar on May 28, 2016, 03:34:49 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 28, 2016, 12:58:28 PM
Steam has Distant Worlds:Universe on sale for $23.99. Something like 60% off. Great 4X space game.
That's a great deal for a Matrix game!
DWU is great fun! Get the UI and AI mods to beef up the basic game and if you become bored with that, there are great mods that revamp the tech trees.
Quote from: veb_yw on May 28, 2016, 06:34:09 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 28, 2016, 03:34:49 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on May 28, 2016, 12:58:28 PM
Steam has Distant Worlds:Universe on sale for $23.99. Something like 60% off. Great 4X space game.
That's a great deal for a Matrix game!
DWU is great fun! Get the UI and AI mods to beef up the basic game and if you become bored with that, there are great mods that revamp the tech trees.
Really torn...I have the game minus the Shadows/Universe version...debating whether worth it for me and if I will actually play it...seemed to overwhelm me in the past.
DW:U is still the best space 4x game out there. Stellaris is still in its infancy and I trust it will improve over time with expansions and DLC. But right now, for my money, DW:U is the single space 4x game I *must* have installed on my HD. Stellaris feels pretty shallow and sterile by comparison to me.
$24 is a complete steal.
Quote from: sandman2575 on May 28, 2016, 07:26:17 PM
DW:U is still the best space 4x game out there. Stellaris is still in its infancy and I trust it will improve over time with expansions and DLC. But right now, for my money, DW:U is the single space 4x game I *must* have installed on my HD. Stellaris feels pretty shallow and sterile by comparison to me.
$24 is a complete steal.
Everyone always makes it sound so good, that is why I am on the fence...I have no doubt it is a very good 4x game, just a matter if I can grasp it enough to play...
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 28, 2016, 08:03:07 PM
Everyone always makes it sound so good, that is why I am on the fence...I have no doubt it is a very good 4x game, just a matter if I can grasp it enough to play...
I understand your hesitancy--tastes in PC games vary. The best of games has its detractors and even the worst games have their fans. Despite the high ratings a game may have, a gamer may not like a particular game for whatever reason. In the absence of a demo, I believe a YouTube video of
Distant Worlds: Universe would help you decide whether to buy the game or not. Perhaps a written review by a game reviewer you trust would help, someone like James Allen (http://www.outofeight.info/2010/04/distant-worlds-review.html), perhaps?
As for me, I purchased
Distant Worlds: Universe some time ago because of the recommendations of many gamers. I played around with it once...and never touched it again. But games that take place in space haven't held much interest for me since
Master of Orion II, so I shouldn't have been surprised.
Quote from: Greybriar on May 28, 2016, 09:36:34 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on May 28, 2016, 08:03:07 PM
Everyone always makes it sound so good, that is why I am on the fence...I have no doubt it is a very good 4x game, just a matter if I can grasp it enough to play...
I understand your hesitancy--tastes in PC games vary. The best of games has its detractors and even the worst games have their fans. Despite the high ratings a game may have, a gamer may not like a particular game for whatever reason. In the absence of a demo, I believe a YouTube video of Distant Worlds: Universe would help you decide whether to buy the game or not. Perhaps a written review by a game reviewer you trust would help, someone like James Allen (http://www.outofeight.info/2010/04/distant-worlds-review.html), perhaps?
As for me, I purchased Distant Worlds: Universe some time ago because of the recommendations of many gamers. I played around with it once...and never touched it again. But games that take place in space haven't held much interest for me since Master of Orion II, so I shouldn't have been surprised.
Yep, different strokes for different folks....this is one of those games where I want to enjoy, especially after reading all the favorable reviews, but just might be too complex for me. I do own the original DW and 1 or 2 of its expansions so I have a rough idea, just wasn't sure if the latest material might have improved it more and/or more accessible for me. I am guessing I would try it once and then it would sit again, so leaning towards not picking up at this time.
I believe the biggest change with Universe is the ease of moddability. Ability to play as pirates may also be new with it. I think the game is basically the same otherwise. The mods do add greatly to the experience (Star Trek in several flavors, Warhammer, etc). Personally, I like it a lot.
Legends of Eisenwald (https://indiegamestand.com/deal/#details) - pay what you want on Indiegamestand
hhhmmm...call to arms only $6.24....seen others talk about this one, might be worth the plunge.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/302670/
Quote from: Huw the Poo on May 29, 2016, 02:21:36 PM
Legends of Eisenwald (https://indiegamestand.com/deal/#details) - pay what you want on Indiegamestand
That indigamestand site is great Huw, trust you to know these things
Yeah, I've found a number of hidden gems on there, especially when looking past the pay-what-you-want deals. Underrated site in my opinion.
Looks like Mafia 2 is back for sale and on sale at GG. Didn't someone say this was an excellent game.
http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/646/mafia-ii-week
Quote from: -budd- on June 02, 2016, 06:40:23 PM
Looks like Mafia 2 is back for sale and on sale at GG. Didn't someone say this was an excellent game.
http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/646/mafia-ii-week
I haven't finished it, but absolutely worth those prices....
Matrix D-Day sale
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1957/D-Day.sale!.Discount.on.all.Western.Front.games (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1957/D-Day.sale!.Discount.on.all.Western.Front.games)!
Quote from: mirth on June 03, 2016, 09:21:02 AM
Matrix D-Day sale
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1957/D-Day.sale!.Discount.on.all.Western.Front.games (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1957/D-Day.sale!.Discount.on.all.Western.Front.games)!
Doesn't appear that the War in the West expansion Operation Torch is included?
Quote from: Rayfer on June 03, 2016, 10:37:38 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 03, 2016, 09:21:02 AM
Matrix D-Day sale
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1957/D-Day.sale!.Discount.on.all.Western.Front.games (http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1957/D-Day.sale!.Discount.on.all.Western.Front.games)!
Doesn't appear that the War in the West expansion Operation Torch is included?
Doesn't look that way.
GOG Summer Sale has started. Too much stuff for me to enumerate, but they are giving System Shock 2 to people who help test their GOG Galaxy.
GamersGate has Victory at Sea on sale for $10. What's the verdict on that one? Can you issue orders while paused, and can you save mid-mission? If its a yest to both it's a no-brainer for me.
While it isn't a "sale" exactly, Kalypso is giving away a bunch of Steam keys to Imperium Romanum Gold as part of their 10th anniversary celebration.
Considering that some people regard this as still better than Grand Ages: Rome in some ways, that's a rather gutsy thing to do! ;D But anyway, don't be surprised to see a number of free Steam keys going up on the boards in various places.
Quote from: tgb on June 08, 2016, 08:59:34 AM
GamersGate has Victory at Sea on sale for $10. What's the verdict on that one? Can you issue orders while paused, and can you save mid-mission? If its a yest to both it's a no-brainer for me.
Yes, you can issue orders to ships while paused...and sadly no, you can't save mid-mission. I've seen it cheaper than $10, closer to $7. Probably will be in the Steam Summer Sale.
Quote from: tgb on June 08, 2016, 08:58:19 AM
GOG Summer Sale has started. Too much stuff for me to enumerate, but they are giving System Shock 2 to people who help test their GOG Galaxy.
I spent $44.44 picking up everything on my Wish List that was on sale for 66%+ off. I spent enough that I got three additional games free, one of which I had planned to buy several months ago but didn't get around to it--and ended up saving the $10 it cost. There are many, many old favorites of mine on sale at GOG's Summer Sale (https://www.gog.com/) right now. Fortunately I already own nearly all of them now.
Quote from: tgb on June 08, 2016, 08:59:34 AM
GamersGate has Victory at Sea on sale for $10. What's the verdict on that one? Can you issue orders while paused, and can you save mid-mission? If its a yest to both it's a no-brainer for me.
I bought
Victory at Sea from GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-VSEA/victory-at-sea) for $8.50 USD. I haven't played it yet but what made me decide to pick it up was this YouTube video:
Quote from: tgb on June 08, 2016, 08:58:19 AM
GOG Summer Sale has started. Too much stuff for me to enumerate, but they are giving System Shock 2 to people who help test their GOG Galaxy.
I couldn't help but notice that
Soma is on sale 40% off. I know Gus was interested in that a while back. >:D
Warlock II is on sale on Steam - you can pick up the base game (c£3.50) and all the DLC for c£10 then be able to use the Renaissance mod which is sort of like a Warlock III.
I've always found it and it's predecessor a really fun fantasy version of Civ with (probably not) Sean Connery doing the narration and Killer Rabbits from Monty Python to boot.
Renaissance mod eh?
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on June 08, 2016, 04:46:13 PM
Warlock II is on sale on Steam - you can pick up the base game (c£3.50) and all the DLC for c£10 then be able to use the Renaissance mod which is sort of like a Warlock III.
I've always found it and it's predecessor a really fun fantasy version of Civ with (probably not) Sean Connery doing the narration and Killer Rabbits from Monty Python to boot.
And it has pumpkins!
The GOG sale is impressive. I grabbed Star Trek: Judgement Rites and Ultima IV-V-VI a few days ago, and the Dark Sun series tonight, because reasons.
They have some XP thing going on...you earn it by buying stuff and can get free games. My purchase of Dark Sun tonight unlocked Spelunky. Whoop-tee-doo. But hey, free games. Dunno if they change them up every so often or not.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 09, 2016, 09:08:00 PM
The GOG sale is impressive. I grabbed Star Trek: Judgement Rites and Ultima IV-V-VI a few days ago, and the Dark Sun series tonight, because reasons.
They have some XP thing going on...you earn it by buying stuff and can get free games. My purchase of Dark Sun tonight unlocked Spelunky. Whoop-tee-doo. But hey, free games. Dunno if they change them up every so often or not.
Spelunky is actually a pretty good platformer / puzzler.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 09, 2016, 09:08:00 PM
....They have some XP thing going on...you earn it by buying stuff and can get free games....
Yes, be sure to check this GOG page (https://www.gog.com/summer_xp) and scroll down about midway to do the
Daily Check In [Use the button to check in for 100 XP. Check in 5 times to unlock a badge.].
Quote from: Greybriar on June 09, 2016, 11:25:49 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 09, 2016, 09:08:00 PM
....They have some XP thing going on...you earn it by buying stuff and can get free games....
Yes, be sure to check this GOG page (https://www.gog.com/summer_xp) and scroll down about midway to do the Daily Check In [Use the button to check in for 100 XP. Check in 5 times to unlock a badge.].
Thanks, I didn't notice it that before.
I bought Renowned Explorers, Witcher III, and Age of Decadence. Can't get Age of Decadence to work though. It freezes as soon as I finish the tutorial and try to launch the main game.
Quote from: Tpek on June 10, 2016, 01:16:36 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on June 09, 2016, 11:25:49 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 09, 2016, 09:08:00 PM
....They have some XP thing going on...you earn it by buying stuff and can get free games....
Yes, be sure to check this GOG page (https://www.gog.com/summer_xp) and scroll down about midway to do the Daily Check In [Use the button to check in for 100 XP. Check in 5 times to unlock a badge.].
Thanks, I didn't notice it that before.
+1
Quote from: jamus34 on June 09, 2016, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 09, 2016, 09:08:00 PM
The GOG sale is impressive. I grabbed Star Trek: Judgement Rites and Ultima IV-V-VI a few days ago, and the Dark Sun series tonight, because reasons.
They have some XP thing going on...you earn it by buying stuff and can get free games. My purchase of Dark Sun tonight unlocked Spelunky. Whoop-tee-doo. But hey, free games. Dunno if they change them up every so often or not.
Spelunky is actually a pretty good platformer / puzzler.
Really? I'd never heard of it before so I guess I was willing to blow it off. I'm not much of a fan of platformers but I'll give it a shot at some point since it is recommended.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 10, 2016, 05:37:16 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on June 09, 2016, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 09, 2016, 09:08:00 PM
The GOG sale is impressive. I grabbed Star Trek: Judgement Rites and Ultima IV-V-VI a few days ago, and the Dark Sun series tonight, because reasons.
They have some XP thing going on...you earn it by buying stuff and can get free games. My purchase of Dark Sun tonight unlocked Spelunky. Whoop-tee-doo. But hey, free games. Dunno if they change them up every so often or not.
Spelunky is actually a pretty good platformer / puzzler.
Really? I'd never heard of it before so I guess I was willing to blow it off. I'm not much of a fan of platformers but I'll give it a shot at some point since it is recommended.
It's hard to categorize to me. Best guess is almost like the old NES castlevania games, just not as dark. it's 2D, not a true side scroller but plays that way, has combat and the ability to build up your character (purchasing items) has puzzle elements.
I've not put a whole lot of time into it...but I definitely wouldn't dismiss it out of hand. There's many other worse games out there they can give for free.
Goodness knows I played my share of side-scrolling 2D games over the years.
Sale on at DCS - it might be time to pick up BS2 instead of having to do that damned BS1-BS2 Upgrade install bollox
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FSnap1_zpsim4f4z1d.jpg&hash=97b2bf9a385ee0bb3f5129d3d3979b610e36c71f) (http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/wmar1967/media/Snap1_zpsim4f4z1d.jpg.html)
Stop posting porn!
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 10, 2016, 05:02:08 PM
Sale on at DCS - it might be time to pick up BS2 instead of having to do that damned BS1-BS2 Upgrade install bollox
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FSnap1_zpsim4f4z1d.jpg&hash=97b2bf9a385ee0bb3f5129d3d3979b610e36c71f) (http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/wmar1967/media/Snap1_zpsim4f4z1d.jpg.html)
Combat Air Patrol 2 must have made them concerned about cutting into their profits...had to reduce prices to compete:)
Quote from: mirth on June 10, 2016, 05:07:38 PM
Stop posting porn!
I think that is the prefect description for DCS Sims. Aircraft porn. As opposed to aircraft sex.
Better that, than Goat Simulator pictures.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 10, 2016, 05:37:16 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on June 09, 2016, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 09, 2016, 09:08:00 PM
The GOG sale is impressive. I grabbed Star Trek: Judgement Rites and Ultima IV-V-VI a few days ago, and the Dark Sun series tonight, because reasons.
They have some XP thing going on...you earn it by buying stuff and can get free games. My purchase of Dark Sun tonight unlocked Spelunky. Whoop-tee-doo. But hey, free games. Dunno if they change them up every so often or not.
Spelunky is actually a pretty good platformer / puzzler.
Really? I'd never heard of it before so I guess I was willing to blow it off. I'm not much of a fan of platformers but I'll give it a shot at some point since it is recommended.
I played quite a bit of the free version (still available online) and later picked up the shiny newer version on Steam. Very challenging, but when you die it is generally your fault. A great "just one more try" kind of game.
Humble Bundle E3 2016 Digital Ticket (https://www.humblebundle.com/e3-digital-ticket)
Pay what you want!
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This bundle also includes the following coupons:
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- 33% off Day of the Tentacle Remastered
- Humble Store 10% off Coupon
Quote from: steve58 on June 13, 2016, 12:52:10 PM
Humble Bundle E3 2016 Digital Ticket (https://www.humblebundle.com/e3-digital-ticket?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=E3_Digital_Ticket_2016#heading-logo)
Pay what you want!
- Twitch Turbo 30-Day Subscription (Credit Card required to activate)
- Psychonauts
- Mountain
- Amazon Appstore - 500 Amazon Coins
- WildStar E3 Pack Add-On
- Warframe Booster Pack Add-On
- GUNS UP! Starter Pack + TV Head Add-On (play on Playstation 4)
- Super Senso Beta Access + Starter Pack (redeem for iOS)
- Armored Warfare E3 Pack Add-On
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault Online: Exclusive E3 Digital Ticket Bundle
- SUPERFIGHT Closed Beta Access + The Joiner Micro Deck
Pathfinder Adventures - 40 Chests Add-On (Redeem for iOS)[/i]- Neverwinter Adventurer's Helper Pack + Exclusive Lord of the Labyrinth Title Add-On
Pay $4 or more to also unlock!
- XSplit Premium 3-Month License
- Grey Goo Definitive Edition
- Blade & Soul E3 Pack
- EVEOnline 30-day Trial Access Code + 4 Ship Skins
- War Thunder M5 Stuart Tank + P36 Aircraft + Exclusive Twitch + Humble Bundle Decals Add-On
- SMITE - Bellona and Furiona Bellona Exclusive Skin, Kukulkan and Typhoon Kukulkan skin Add-On (Play on Xbox One)
- More content coming soon!
Pay $9.24 (average price + $4) or more to unlock!
- Life is Feudal: Your Own
- Paladins - Beta Key, Champion Androxus + Countenance Skin, 5 Radiant Chests
- PAYDAY 2 E3 Mask Pack + The Golden Grin Casino Heist DLC Add-On
This bundle also includes the following coupons:
- 33% off Gang Beasts (Early Access)
- 33% off Day of the Tentacle Remastered
- Humble Store 10% off Coupon
i paid 5 bucks. im using the armored warfare code. maybe the eve code and the games i will try out. if you would like any of the other stuff please pm me with what you are interested in. first come first serve. thanks.
just noticed the game mountain is for android. that one is up for grabs as well.
if a mod could move this to the game donation thread that would be great as well. thanks.
Hrmm... that reminds me. I may try Wildstar again before long. Seemed pretty generous for a free-to-play MMO last I checked.
Quote from: steve58 on June 08, 2016, 01:04:57 PM
Quote from: tgb on June 08, 2016, 08:59:34 AM
GamersGate has Victory at Sea on sale for $10. What's the verdict on that one? Can you issue orders while paused, and can you save mid-mission? If its a yest to both it's a no-brainer for me.
Yes, you can issue orders to ships while paused...and sadly no, you can't save mid-mission. I've seen it cheaper than $10, closer to $7. Probably will be in the Steam Summer Sale.
...and just saw that VaS is now part of a bundle. GameBundle has a 3-tier Spring into Summer (https://www.gamebundle.com/gb/gamebundle/) bundle. VaS can be had for average price (currently ~$3)+50-cents. Full disclosure: I've never used GameBundle so can't speak to any problems or issues. Anyone here used them?
For next 3 days, Bundle Stars has Distant Worlds Universe (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/distant-worlds-universe) for $23.99.
Grand Ages: Medieval is currently 75% off on Bundle Stars (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/grand-ages-medieval) and GoG (https://www.gog.com/game/grand_ages_medieval).
I just picked it up. :)
GOG put Renowned Explorers on sale half off for 9.99. I like it better than Curious Expedition.
I may go back to GA:Medi this weekend. I need some lower-stress gaming for a while.
Quote from: steve58 on June 16, 2016, 11:40:14 AM
For next 3 days, Bundle Stars has Distant Worlds Universe (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/distant-worlds-universe) for $23.99.
Looks like I missed a few other Matrixgames also on sale at Bundlestars:
Quote
Great news!
A few games from our catalog are getting a big discount on Bundlestars!
Check them out, the discounts are there for a limited time only!
Battle Academy – 75% off!
Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front – 75% off!
Battle of the Bulge – 34% off!
Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager – 50% off!
Distant Worlds Universe – 60% off!
Last Days of Old Earth – 15% off!
Vietnam '65 – 50% off!
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon – 45% off!
Don't miss this chance!
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1971/Bundlestars.promotion!
Battle Academy Eastern Front is very good.
Graviteam Tactics Bundle (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/graviteam-tactics-bundle?eid=4549ed2719&utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=753e9dd4c5-Graviteam_Tactics_Bundle_06_20_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-753e9dd4c5-420413077&mc_cid=753e9dd4c5&mc_eid=4549ed2719) ...$6.49 at BundleStars
- Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star
- Graviteam Tactics: Krasnaya Polyana 1943 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Shield of the Prophet DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Operation Hooper DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Zhalanashkol 1969 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Shilovo 1942 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Sokolovo 1943 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Volokonovka 1942 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Hi-Res Textures DLC
...in before Asid :D
Quote from: steve58 on June 20, 2016, 03:03:12 PM
Graviteam Tactics Bundle (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/graviteam-tactics-bundle?eid=4549ed2719&utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=753e9dd4c5-Graviteam_Tactics_Bundle_06_20_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-753e9dd4c5-420413077&mc_cid=753e9dd4c5&mc_eid=4549ed2719) ...$6.49 at BundleStars
- Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star
- Graviteam Tactics: Krasnaya Polyana 1943 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Shield of the Prophet DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Operation Hooper DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Zhalanashkol 1969 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Shilovo 1942 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Sokolovo 1943 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Volokonovka 1942 DLC
- Graviteam Tactics: Hi-Res Textures DLC
...in before Asid :D
Thats a lot of freaking gaming for that price. If anyone wanted to give graviteam games a try wow, there you go. Yea, yea, the UI takes a little to get used to and no, german infantry can't take out tanks and just when you learn that UI, they change it for Mius front :2funny: ........ to be fair i find the Mius front UI easier to get into, you can not play for awhile and still roughly have some idea of how to play when you get back to it.
Hmmm I'm a little worried you got that in before Asid...
Quote from: Gusington on June 20, 2016, 05:52:45 PM
Hmmm I'm a little worried you got that in before Asid...
(https://virgobeauty.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/sheldon.gif?w=840)
^OK I feel better now
Can peeps keep a watch on CMANO and let me know if it goes on sale O0
Pretty amazing ARMA 15th Anniversary deal - 85% off
USD21.28 (85% off)
QuoteGames included:
Arma: Cold War Assault
Arma: Gold Edition
Arma 2
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Arma 2: British Armed Forces
Arma 2: Private Military Company
Arma 2: Army of the Czech Republic
Arma 3
Arma 3 Karts
Arma 3 Helicopters
Arma 3 Marksmen
Bonus content:
Artworks
Box arts
Icons
Wallpapers
Soundtracks
Maps
Digital Tactical Guide
https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma15-bundle
Available until 23 June
If you don't have ARMA, that's a pretty great deal.
Quote from: smithcorp on June 22, 2016, 03:15:36 AM
Pretty amazing ARMA 15th Anniversa
ry deal - 85% off
https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma15-bundle
Available until 23 June
If you don't have ARMA, that's a pretty great deal.
And thank you! I've now got this bad boy waiting for me once I get home.
It seems the bundle won't give you the games you already have, so if you were planning to give any of these away, make sure you look for the options to buy as a gift, which is apparently tricky to find on BI's shop.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 21, 2016, 12:35:26 AM
Can peeps keep a watch on CMANO and let me know if it goes on sale O0
50% on steam right now
forgot the link, here you go....http://store.steampowered.com/app/321410/
Quote from: -budd- on June 23, 2016, 01:55:39 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 21, 2016, 12:35:26 AM
Can peeps keep a watch on CMANO and let me know if it goes on sale O0
50% on steam right now
Let's see what he does now.
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Quote from: -budd- on June 23, 2016, 01:55:39 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 21, 2016, 12:35:26 AM
Can peeps keep a watch on CMANO and let me know if it goes on sale O0
50% on steam right now
Can peeps keep a watch on CMANO and let me know when it supports Linux!
Quote from: bbmike on June 23, 2016, 02:11:56 PM
Quote from: -budd- on June 23, 2016, 01:55:39 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 21, 2016, 12:35:26 AM
Can peeps keep a watch on CMANO and let me know if it goes on sale O0
50% on steam right now
Let's see what he does now.
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Thanks all - had the heads up from Asid too.
Bought with expansion O0
I'm not at all impressed with Steam's offerings at the moment. Everything that's on sale from my wishlist isn't discounted nearly deeply enough for me to want to bite.
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GMG is having a weekend only sale on certain games (Hearts of Iron IV, Stellaris, Civ VI, and a few others). Use code JUNE23 at checkout for 23% off. Seems the JUNE25 code is no longer valid. The prices with 23% off beat the Steam sales prices...
seems indiegala has some sales. They used to be all off beat and indie games but i see a lot more mainstream stuff there now. Here's a link to the discount first page....42 pages long.
https://www.indiegala.com/store/search?type=games&filter=discounted&page=1
I can't handle all the sales. I'm starting to twitch.
Quote from: Gusington on June 25, 2016, 12:04:47 PM
I can't handle all the sales. I'm starting to twitch.
I didn't know you had your own channel. Post the link. People may want to watch you streaming ... ;D
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It will be worse than twitching once I find some other titles to add to my Steam cart. My wallet's gonna get all
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Civ V Complete apparently $.82 on Steam right now. Good time to pick it up if you haven't already.
Won't let me buy it as a gift though. Something about contents being personalized to your account which I've not seen before.
Scratch that, discount appears to be based on what I already own. Some new, and annoying Steam feature. So I don't know what the bundle actually costs, and I can't buy it as a gift as a result. Well done Valve. Between this and the market hold because I won't give them a cell phone number my enthusiasm is waning. I have a lot of games there, and will continue to buy, but not as often as in the past and far less games as gifts it would seem.
Well shit, I just saw myself that Civ V is being offered for $1.23. I go to buy it as a gift for my daughter as she's been wanting this game a lot, and it won't let me gift it. So I go into her laptop and it's selling for 7.49. Okay...so I go back to my computer, drop it from my cart, then re-check the store page...and it's 7.49, not 1.23. What the f*ck?
Doom is 40% off.
I played the demo - and whilst it did remind me of original Doom...I can't help but think 40% isn't enough. I think that's odd :idiot2:
I grabbed the Introversion Complete Pack (with Darwinia, Uplink (used to be Uplink: Hacker Elite I think, which I reviewed for WG a long time ago), Defcon, Multiwinia, and a couple of game soundtracks I don't care too much about, but Uplink and Defcon were two I'd wanted), NEO Scavenger, 911: First Responders, Panzer Tactics HD, and Battlestation: Harbinger. I think it all came to about $15.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 26, 2016, 06:25:01 AM
Doom is 40% off.
I played the demo - and whilst it did remind me of original Doom...I can't help but think 40% isn't enough. I think that's odd :idiot2:
I also just tried the demo. I was afraid it would be hard on my computer but it ran great, quiet and looked good. It was bloody damn hard, though. I might wait for 50% off or more.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 23, 2016, 04:44:16 PM
I'm not at all impressed with Steam's offerings at the moment. Everything that's on sale from my wishlist isn't discounted nearly deeply enough for me to want to bite.
+1
Same with me and my wishlist.
Does this mail I got from Amazon today count as a sale ?
Based on your recent visit, we thought you might be interested in these items.
Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition - PC by Interplay - Price: $120.19
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 29, 2016, 02:44:08 AM
Does this mail I got from Amazon today count as a sale ?
Based on your recent visit, we thought you might be interested in these items.
Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition - PC by Interplay - Price: $120.19
LoL ;D
Why can't these games just reach Steam/GOG already???
Quote from: Tpek on June 29, 2016, 04:53:17 AM
Why can't these games just reach Steam/GOG already???
Well this one is :
https://www.gog.com/game/star_trek_starfleet_command_gold_edition
https://www.gog.com/mix/the_star_trek_collection
And only € 5,29.
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 29, 2016, 02:44:08 AM
Does this mail I got from Amazon today count as a sale ?
Based on your recent visit, we thought you might be interested in these items.
Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition - PC by Interplay - Price: $120.19
That's for the retail boxed edition. Apparently collectors don't mind paying all that money for a 16-year-old game that you can get the digital version of for $5.99 from GOG.
It's a good thing we're gamers and not collectors.
Quote from: Tpek on June 29, 2016, 04:53:17 AM
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 29, 2016, 02:44:08 AM
Does this mail I got from Amazon today count as a sale ?
Based on your recent visit, we thought you might be interested in these items.
Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition - PC by Interplay - Price: $120.19
LoL ;D
Why can't these games just reach Steam/GOG already???
Just buy the best of the series here:
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/5-star-trek-starfleet-command-orion-pirates.html
I wouldn't even bother with the original SFC, or even SFC2:EAW, now that this has been on offer. Has the most factions of them all, along with small improvements to gfx, sound, etc, over the others.
Digital download version for $6.
Standalone expansion for SFC2:EAW. Works better than the other earlier versions on my Win7-64 OS. No crashes or screen tearing for me. You only miss out on the scripted SFC2:EAW campaign, but you have a new one or two scripted ones along with the open-ended campaigns from SFC2 (which were where I spent most of my time). O0
EDIT: I'm guessing you don't see these better versions (SFC2) on GOG because the Dynaverse people must have the sales rights at the moment.
Quote from: Nefaro on June 29, 2016, 08:38:36 AM
Just buy the best of the series here:
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/5-star-trek-starfleet-command-orion-pirates.html
Digital download version for $6.
Minor warning : I got the community edition from them and the file you receive is a .iso.
This requires some extra software (I had to burn this to a DVD before I could install the game).
Windows 10 ?
Quote from: Nefaro on June 29, 2016, 08:38:36 AM
Just buy the best of the series here:
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/5-star-trek-starfleet-command-orion-pirates.html
I've put off buying that for some reason. I have a feeling that will change this weekend.
What is the difference b/w these 2:
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/7-star-trek-starfleet-command-2-empired-at-war.html
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/2-star-trek-starfleet-command-2-community-edition.html
Quote from: smittyohio on June 29, 2016, 11:31:21 AM
What is the difference b/w these 2:
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/7-star-trek-starfleet-command-2-empired-at-war.html
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/2-star-trek-starfleet-command-2-community-edition.html
SFC 2:Community Edition v2.6.6.0 Release Notes
SFC 2:CE Game Client v2.6.6.0
-Updated Code to Visual Studio 2012 from Visual C++ 6.0 (that means we went forward over 10 years on the programming of the game)
-Full Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Support
-Updated to DirectX 7 from DirectX 5,6 (allows compatibility with in game overlays in EvolveHQ)
-Fixed Old Error with fighters in Supply Dock
-Changed Multiplayer port to 27200 from 2600 - 2700
-Support for SFC 2:OP weapons arcs (these are for a ShipList hopefully incomming from FireSoul)
-Support more ships per class (these are for a ShipList hopefully incomming from FireSoul)
-HET and other ship actions are no longer based on a dice roll
-Better support for multi-core pcs (runs more stable)
-A bazillion under the hood changes, fixes, updates you will likely never know about
Quote from: FlickJax on June 29, 2016, 10:31:22 AM
Windows 10 ?
I think windows 10 has native ISO file support but I stuck with windows 7 (and I used the free program Imgburn to burn the ISO)
Just chiming in to say that I've loved Starfleet Command for forever; still have SfC:OP on me hard drive on my tired, old lappy and still crank it up every now and then.
Loves me some Star Trek, I do.
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 29, 2016, 11:46:41 AM
Quote from: smittyohio on June 29, 2016, 11:31:21 AM
What is the difference b/w these 2:
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/7-star-trek-starfleet-command-2-empired-at-war.html
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/2-star-trek-starfleet-command-2-community-edition.html
SFC 2:Community Edition v2.6.6.0 Release Notes
SFC 2:CE Game Client v2.6.6.0
-Updated Code to Visual Studio 2012 from Visual C++ 6.0 (that means we went forward over 10 years on the programming of the game)
-Full Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Support
-Updated to DirectX 7 from DirectX 5,6 (allows compatibility with in game overlays in EvolveHQ)
-Fixed Old Error with fighters in Supply Dock
-Changed Multiplayer port to 27200 from 2600 - 2700
-Support for SFC 2:OP weapons arcs (these are for a ShipList hopefully incomming from FireSoul)
-Support more ships per class (these are for a ShipList hopefully incomming from FireSoul)
-HET and other ship actions are no longer based on a dice roll
-Better support for multi-core pcs (runs more stable)
-A bazillion under the hood changes, fixes, updates you will likely never know about
Does the SFC2 Community Edition still include the tutorial campaign?
I've had this on my GOG wishlist for the longest time, mostly thanks to you guys here, but I've never played the series before so would definitely want the version with the tutorial and newbie campaign. Thanks in advance.
Quote from: kludger on June 29, 2016, 03:53:48 PM
Does the SFC2 Community Edition still include the tutorial campaign?
I've had this on my GOG wishlist for the longest time, mostly thanks to you guys here, but I've never played the series before so would definitely want the version with the tutorial and newbie campaign. Thanks in advance.
The CE has 12 campaigns and 6 tutorial scenarios. I don't think there is a special tutorial campaign.
Does the CE have the Orion Pirates expansion material?
Since Starfleet Command was brought up I'm required by law to mention: It should have been turn-based or at least have the option for turn-based play. C:-)
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 30, 2016, 02:31:51 AM
The CE has 12 campaigns and 6 tutorial scenarios. I don't think there is a special tutorial campaign.
Thanks for the good info in this thread, saved me from buying it on GOG and missing out on the CE.
Quote from: smittyohio on June 29, 2016, 11:31:21 AM
What is the difference b/w these 2:
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/7-star-trek-starfleet-command-2-empired-at-war.html
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/2-star-trek-starfleet-command-2-community-edition.html
The "Community Edition" is a modded version which includes some later community additions.
I've experienced a couple bugs, with the CE version, which made it freeze or CTD. Took me awhile to find a text edit workaround for one, but then found another. Unless it's had more updates, I don't recommend it.
I also don't recommend the regular SFC2:EAW since it occasionally glitches, or gets graphical screen tearing/anomalies.
As I said before..... pick up SFC2: Orion Pirates. It was the latest vanilla version & a standalone upgrade from SFC2:EAW.
Part of that upgrade was to a later version of DirectX, along with some minor gfx and sound improvements. Game engine tweaks too, perhaps? I think this is part of the reason it runs stable as a rock (in my experience) on more modern Windows OSes compared to the EAW versions.
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 29, 2016, 11:49:48 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on June 29, 2016, 10:31:22 AM
Windows 10 ?
I think windows 10 has native ISO file support but I stuck with windows 7 (and I used the free program Imgburn to burn the ISO)
IIRC..
I just used the freeware 7-Zip and unpacked the files with it. It can open disc images such as ISOs. Installed just fine from the extracted files.
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 30, 2016, 12:02:38 PM
Does the CE have the Orion Pirates expansion material?
No. CE is based on the earlier EAW.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/star-trek-comics-bundle
a huge start trek collection of books and commics, for cheap a bones prices
Quote from: Nefaro on June 29, 2016, 08:38:36 AM
Just buy the best of the series here:
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/5-star-trek-starfleet-command-orion-pirates.html (http://www.dynaverse.net/market/5-star-trek-starfleet-command-orion-pirates.html)
Well, I just bought it :crazy2:
Man, the download speed is glacial
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 29, 2016, 11:49:48 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on June 29, 2016, 10:31:22 AM
Windows 10 ?
I think windows 10 has native ISO file support but I stuck with windows 7 (and I used the free program Imgburn to burn the ISO)
Apparently my version of Win 7 has a native burner. Took me more time to find my blank DVDs than to burn the iso to disc. Installing it now. Easy-peasy.
If Kerbal Space Program is too intense for you,
SimpleRockets (https://indiegamestand.com/deal/#details) can be had for less than $1 (or get 2 copies for ~$1.65) on IndieGameStand for the next ~34 hours.
p.s. Same dev makes SimplePlanes...
There's a DRM-Freedom Sale going on at the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/drmfreedom/).
IndieGameStand has The Last Federation (https://indiegamestand.com/deal/#details) for ~$1 for the next ~4 days. Beat the average (currently $4.17) to get The Last Federation Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/83770/).
Steam has the Blitzkrieg Anthology and Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology games at 75% off until the 11th.
Blitzkrieg Anthology (http://store.steampowered.com/app/313480/)
Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology (http://store.steampowered.com/app/313500)
Frontier Developments announces that Elite Dangerous: Arena is available for free this weekend, and everyone who downloads a copy from the Frontier Store or Steam between now and 1:00 pm EDT Monday will get to keep it forever.
Quote from: WallysWorld on July 07, 2016, 05:14:01 PM
Steam has the Blitzkrieg Anthology and Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology games at 75% off until the 11th.
Blitzkrieg Anthology (http://store.steampowered.com/app/313480/)
Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology (http://store.steampowered.com/app/313500)
Is it any good?
Quote from: bbmike on July 08, 2016, 11:27:50 AM
Quote from: WallysWorld on July 07, 2016, 05:14:01 PM
Steam has the Blitzkrieg Anthology and Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology games at 75% off until the 11th.
Blitzkrieg Anthology (http://store.steampowered.com/app/313480/)
Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology (http://store.steampowered.com/app/313500)
Is it any good?
I played one the Blitzkrieg I games back in the day and didn't care for it much. Kinda standard RTS. Very good looking, but still RTS. If you're into RTS, I'd say go for it.
Quote from: WallysWorld on July 07, 2016, 05:14:01 PM
Steam has the Blitzkrieg Anthology and Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology games at 75% off until the 11th.
Blitzkrieg Anthology (http://store.steampowered.com/app/313480/)
Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology (http://store.steampowered.com/app/313500)
Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology is also included in this bundle : https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/war-heroes-bundle ($2.99 for the bundle)
Also included : Men of War Assault Squad I - IL-1946 - Warfare - Joint Task Force - ...
^That's a helluva bundle for $2.99.
Quote from: Pete Dero on July 08, 2016, 10:07:58 AM
Frontier Developments announces that Elite Dangerous: Arena is available for free this weekend, and everyone who downloads a copy from the Frontier Store or Steam between now and 1:00 pm EDT Monday will get to keep it forever.
amazing , thanks
Green Man Gaming is having a big Bethesda sale this weekend. I see the new Doom for 40% off plus with an additional voucher it can be had for ~29.00. Do you guys think it's worth it for that price?
Fallout 4 is also available for ~23.00...so...Doom or Fallout 4...dammit
Quote from: Gusington on July 09, 2016, 10:40:09 AM
Fallout 4 is also available for ~23.00...so...Doom or Fallout 4...dammit
Stop! You're killing me. I made it through the Steam sale buying nothing. Fallout 4 for $24.00 is causing me great anxiety.
thinking about getting the Evil Within, anybody play this? Like some early RE type gameplay. Have a couple questions maybe someone can help with, can you save anywhere or at least fair checkpoints? and can you move when firing? I read that ammo is scarce so stealth is forced on you at certain points, i assume you can reconfigure the controls. Also considering picking up Wolfenstein the new order and Dishonored, but opinions on those are pretty good across the board.
^Dishonored is awesome! And Green Man has the Super Deluxe version for ~5.00.
Sorry Rayfer. I have to admit the Green Man sale this weekend is better than almost anything I saw during the Steam sale :)
Doom/Fallout/Doom/Fallout/Doom/Fallout...
Quote from: Gusington on July 09, 2016, 10:32:38 AM
Green Man Gaming is having a big Bethesda sale this weekend. I see the new Doom for 40% off plus with an additional voucher it can be had for ~29.00. Do you guys think it's worth it for that price?
It is. Although Fallout 4 is even cheaper. I cannot help you make this choice...but why choose? Don't torture yourself that way. >:D
Too late. Got Doom 😀
I figure I still have to play through Fallout New Vegas before getting Fallout 4 anyway.
The Falcon collection is on sale again on GOG for 4.99. My plan is to get a USB game pad controller this weekend so I'll finally be able to do some classic X-Wing and TIE Fighter, maybe F117 finally. Not sure I want to get Falcon also.
Gamersgate has 50-80% Off on Ilwinter games this week!
http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/696/illwinter-week?aff=ggnews
Latest version are:
Dominions 4 $8.75
Conquest Of Elysium 4 $12.50
^ That's a great deal.
Humble Store has Sniper Elite 3 (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/sniper-elite-3) for $12.49 for the next ~22 hours...
Ubisoft turns 30!
(Re)discover legendary Ubisoft games on PC for free
To celebrate Ubisoft's 30th anniversary, The Ubisoft Club is offering you seven digital PC games. Every month a new game will be revealed and free to download. Then it is yours to keep!
Hurry up, the game is available for a limited time.
This months free game: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
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https://club.ubi.com/#!/en-GB/ubi30
Quote from: Asid on July 13, 2016, 02:56:00 PM
Ubisoft turns 30!
(Re)discover legendary Ubisoft games on PC for free
To celebrate Ubisoft's 30th anniversary, The Ubisoft Club is offering you seven digital PC games. Every month a new game will be revealed and free to download. Then it is yours to keep!
Hurry up, the game is available for a limited time.
This months free game: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dd/Tharealsplintercell.jpg)
https://club.ubi.com/#!/en-GB/ubi30
thx Asid, jist grabed it, I meiised june prince of Persia, but 5 more to come :)
Fortresscraft: Evolved and its aesthetic DLC are still 50% for a while, as the first true paid expansion, "Frozen Factory", is released this week at 33%. Total for this and the main game is about $17, plus a couple of aesthetic packs for another $5 or so. The dev has been adding free content in 9 or 10 patches at steady rate, and the game is far from its Minecraft origins!
Summer Sale going on at Greenmangaming (https://www.greenmangaming.com/) until August 1.
Quote from: steve58 on July 18, 2016, 01:07:34 PM
Summer Sale going on at Greenmangaming (https://www.greenmangaming.com/) until August 1.
Didn't have time to poke around the sale yesterday. Here's a few deals I'm seeing:
(Note: you now must be logged into your GMG acct to see best prices (https://www.greenmangaming.com/members-price/))
GalCiv III $10.79
XCOM 2 $28.79 (Digital Deluxe $32.99)
Starship Corporation $12.29
StarDrive 2 $6.29 (Digital Deluxe $7.29)
Starpoint Gemini Warlords $19.99
Offworld Trading Company $15.79 (Digital Deluxe $23.57)
I believe the deals change every 48 hrs, so probably will be new deals tomorrow...
Humble Bundle 2K Bundle 2 (https://www.humblebundle.com/2k-games-bundle)
Pay $1 or more for:
- The Darkness II
- Spec Ops: The Line
- Duke Nukem Forever
Beat the average (currently $6.71) to get:
- Sid Meier's Civilization V
- NBA 2K16
- Mafia II: Digital Deluxe Edition
- Battleborn Summer Skins Pack
- More games to be unlocked later
Pay $15 to also get:
- Battleborn
- Battleborn Platinum Currency
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Awesome! Got it myself, mostly for Civ V for my daughter. O0
Wow Battleborn must be tanking big time for it to be on a bundle this quick
Life is Strange - Episode 1 is Now Free Published on Jul 20, 2016
Starting on the 21st of July, Episode 1: Chrysalis will be free for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Mac and PC!
Tell your friends and get it here: www.lifeisstrange.com/free
60% off Euro Truck Simulator 2 this week on steam. I got it for £6 , on humble its £18
Quote from: gameleaper on July 23, 2016, 12:54:00 PM
60% off Euro Truck Simulator 2 this week on steam. I got it for £6 , on humble its £18
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/64904/ Euro truck 2 deluxe bundle : 24 €
Quote from: Pete Dero on July 25, 2016, 01:23:00 PM
Quote from: gameleaper on July 23, 2016, 12:54:00 PM
60% off Euro Truck Simulator 2 this week on steam. I got it for £6 , on humble its £18
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/64904/ Euro truck 2 deluxe bundle : 24 €
dam I paid full price for the addons yesterday, but I have to say it was worth it, but I could of saved a lot with this deal
...updated for additional games added to bundle and to include coupons I missed first time around.
Quote from: steve58 on July 19, 2016, 02:29:10 PM
Humble Bundle 2K Bundle 2 (https://www.humblebundle.com/2k-games-bundle)
Pay $1 or more for:
- The Darkness II
- Spec Ops: The Line
- Duke Nukem Forever
Beat the average (currently $8.91) to get:
- Sid Meier's Civilization V
- NBA 2K16
- Mafia II: Digital Deluxe Edition
- Battleborn Summer Skins Pack
- More games unlocked:
- Freedom Force
- Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich
- The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
- Railroad Tycoon 3
Pay $15 to also get:
- Battleborn
- Battleborn Platinum Currency
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Coupons in bundle:
- 10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
- 40% off XCOM 2
Blood Bowl 2 - 60% Off
$15
http://store.steampowered.com/app/236690
Crikey, new bundlestars bundle is a scorcher
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/grand-master-bundle
EDIT: Breakdown from reddit...
Tier 1 - 10 keys for $2.49 / £1.89 / €2.49
Alea Jacta Est
Alea Jacta Est Cantabrian Wars DLC
Alea Jacta Est Spartacus 73BC DLC
Alea Jacta Est: Birth of Rome DLC
Alea Jacta Est: Parthian Wars DLC
Pride of Nations
Pride of Nations: American Civil War 1862 DLC
Pride of Nations: Spanish-American War 1898 DLC
Pride of Nations: The Franco-Prussian War 1870 DLC
Pride of Nations: The Scramble for Africa DLC
Tier 2 - 14 keys for $4.99 / £3.79 / €4.89
Civil War II
Civil War II: The Bloody Road South DLC
Revolution Under Siege Gold
Rise of Prussia Gold
Tier 3 - 17 keys for $6.99 / £5.29 / €6.69
To End All Wars
To End All Wars - Breaking the Deadlock DLC
Thirty Years' War
Holy crap....that's a head-scratcher, and in a very good way.
Quote from: weateallthepies on August 01, 2016, 12:05:14 PM
Crikey, new bundlestars bundle is a scorcher
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/grand-master-bundle
EDIT: Breakdown from reddit...
Tier 1 - 10 keys for $2.49 / £1.89 / €2.49
Alea Jacta Est
Alea Jacta Est Cantabrian Wars DLC
Alea Jacta Est Spartacus 73BC DLC
Alea Jacta Est: Birth of Rome DLC
Alea Jacta Est: Parthian Wars DLC
Pride of Nations
Pride of Nations: American Civil War 1862 DLC
Pride of Nations: Spanish-American War 1898 DLC
Pride of Nations: The Franco-Prussian War 1870 DLC
Pride of Nations: The Scramble for Africa DLC
Tier 2 - 14 keys for $4.99 / £3.79 / €4.89
Civil War II
Civil War II: The Bloody Road South DLC
Revolution Under Siege Gold
Rise of Prussia Gold
Tier 3 - 17 keys for $6.99 / £5.29 / €6.69
To End All Wars
To End All Wars - Breaking the Deadlock DLC
Thirty Years' War
picked up tier 3! ton of gaming for 7 bucks. ill never play it all ;D
Quote from: CptHowdy on August 01, 2016, 01:17:50 PM
picked up tier 3! ton of gaming for 7 bucks. ill never play it all ;D
Likewise. I already had Alea Jacta Est but none of the DLC, plus Pride of Nations. Have been eyeing To End All Wars for some time now though and nearly bought a few times.
Still, a cracking bundle of stuff I'll never find time to play :)
:o O0
Wow that's a really good Slitherine bundle!
...had a little trouble actually being able to click on my payment type of choice (Paypal) while using Chrome. Seems IE11 still has its uses and I was successful using it. Thx for posting the sale weateallthepies O0
Holy Moley!
Yeah I'll grab that come payday this week. Civil War II has been on my Steam wishlist for a while but it's priced at 39.99 (49.99 with the DLC)! That's a helluva deal.
Must...resist...bundle...
That's way too insane to pass up....even though I likely won't play half of them:)
I do have an extra key of American Civil War II if anyone interested...hopefully someone that is a regular here...PM me.
^"Resistance is futile". Give in to your Grog-side, we all have/will... (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1081.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj349%2Flongblade%2FSmilies%2Femporerslightning.gif&hash=069b8617f375825ebb643ec176bf18797fb4e3aa)
Horizon is again on sale this week....for 9$ only O0
http://store.steampowered.com/app/236130/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/236130/)
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17574.0
don't missout have a look, its the best value for money deal Ive seen
Quote from: gameleaper on August 02, 2016, 10:27:55 PM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17574.0
don't missout have a look, its the best value for money deal Ive seen
There is also the Humble Book Bundle for Vampire: The Masquerade though doesn't have the newer stuff. Still a good bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/vampire-masquerade-rpg-bundle
Quote from: weateallthepies on August 03, 2016, 08:47:23 AM
Quote from: gameleaper on August 02, 2016, 10:27:55 PM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17574.0
don't missout have a look, its the best value for money deal Ive seen
There is also the Humble Book Bundle for Vampire: The Masquerade though doesn't have the newer stuff. Still a good bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/vampire-masquerade-rpg-bundle
Ive bought them, its what sent me looking for bargains .
Quote from: gameleaper on August 03, 2016, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: weateallthepies on August 03, 2016, 08:47:23 AM
Quote from: gameleaper on August 02, 2016, 10:27:55 PM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17574.0
don't missout have a look, its the best value for money deal Ive seen
There is also the Humble Book Bundle for Vampire: The Masquerade though doesn't have the newer stuff. Still a good bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/vampire-masquerade-rpg-bundle
Ive bought them, its what sent me looking for bargains .
Good stuff. I'm tempted though my local group isn't much into roleplaying games, I doubt I'd ever get to play it unless I did it online or something. Still I might just because the lore seems interesting enough to read on it's own.
Quote from: weateallthepies on August 03, 2016, 05:22:46 PM
Quote from: gameleaper on August 03, 2016, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: weateallthepies on August 03, 2016, 08:47:23 AM
Quote from: gameleaper on August 02, 2016, 10:27:55 PM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17574.0
don't missout have a look, its the best value for money deal Ive seen
There is also the Humble Book Bundle for Vampire: The Masquerade though doesn't have the newer stuff. Still a good bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/vampire-masquerade-rpg-bundle
Ive bought them, its what sent me looking for bargains .
Good stuff. I'm tempted though my local group isn't much into roleplaying games, I doubt I'd ever get to play it unless I did it online or something. Still I might just because the lore seems interesting enough to read on it's own.
If you can learn the UI, rpol.net is great, and free.
And you could use Mythic Game Master Emulator (https://boardgamegeek.com/rpgitem/47395/mythic-game-master-emulator) and solo play it. ^-^
Quote from: bbmike on August 03, 2016, 05:33:55 PM
And you could use Mythic Game Master Emulator (https://boardgamegeek.com/rpgitem/47395/mythic-game-master-emulator) and solo play it. ^-^
Indeed, the storyteller rule system for the WoD and the Emulator would work well I think.
Quote from: gameleaper on August 03, 2016, 05:37:21 PM
Quote from: bbmike on August 03, 2016, 05:33:55 PM
And you could use Mythic Game Master Emulator (https://boardgamegeek.com/rpgitem/47395/mythic-game-master-emulator) and solo play it. ^-^
Indeed, the storyteller rule system for the WoD and the Emulator would work well I think.
Like making your own fictional saga with it, in that whichever RPG setting being used. With some unforeseen randomness thrown in, and the game system to determine outcomes. It mentions writers could use it for a little creativity boost, and I can believe it.
I think the keyword tables, which push you to brainstorm some unforeseen twist/setback based upon a couple vague randomized words, is what really gives MGME solo value. Although, after some initial setup, you most often use the simple yes/no results off the percentile chart.
I'm curious - how often do you roll the extra twists/setbacks/wotnot, in practice? Not just the Strong Yes/Yes/No/Strong No results. I don't recall the % chance of those popping up, but it didn't seem very large.
There are also a few other emulators like this. I also picked up the Location Crafter (name?) and something else similar to these. I recall bits of the Location Crafter could theoretically be used with MGME. Even if only the extended word tables & such.
EDIT: Just realized we're talking tabletop in the Computer Game section now. C:-)
Quote from: Nefaro on August 03, 2016, 06:02:20 PM
Quote from: gameleaper on August 03, 2016, 05:37:21 PM
Quote from: bbmike on August 03, 2016, 05:33:55 PM
And you could use Mythic Game Master Emulator (https://boardgamegeek.com/rpgitem/47395/mythic-game-master-emulator) and solo play it. ^-^
Indeed, the storyteller rule system for the WoD and the Emulator would work well I think.
Like making your own fictional saga with it, in that whichever RPG setting being used. With some unforeseen randomness thrown in, and the game system to determine outcomes. It mentions writers could use it for a little creativity boost, and I can believe it.
I think the keyword tables, which push you to brainstorm some unforeseen twist/setback based upon a couple vague randomized words, is what really gives MGME solo value. Although, after some initial setup, you most often use the simple yes/no results off the percentile chart.
I'm curious - how often do you roll the extra twists/setbacks/wotnot, in practice? Not just the Strong Yes/Yes/No/Strong No results. I don't recall the % chance of those popping up, but it didn't seem very large.
There are also a few other emulators like this. I also picked up the Location Crafter (name?) and something else similar to these. I recall bits of the Location Crafter could theoretically be used with MGME. Even if only the extended word tables & such.
EDIT: Just realized we're talking tabletop in the Computer Game section now. C:-)
arresting your self, is true MGME style :)
edited not relavant now
It looks like nearly everything Bethesda is on sale right now at Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/search/?snr=1_5_9__12&term=Bethesda).
Quote from: bbmike on August 03, 2016, 05:33:55 PM
And you could use Mythic Game Master Emulator (https://boardgamegeek.com/rpgitem/47395/mythic-game-master-emulator) and solo play it. ^-^
It's tempting, I have messed with Mythic and a few other solo systems.
Quote from: weateallthepies on August 03, 2016, 08:47:23 AM
Quote from: gameleaper on August 02, 2016, 10:27:55 PM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17574.0
don't missout have a look, its the best value for money deal Ive seen
There is also the Humble Book Bundle for Vampire: The Masquerade though doesn't have the newer stuff. Still a good bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/vampire-masquerade-rpg-bundle
There's also the 20th anniversary edition, which is currently 80% off
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/94815/Vampire-The-Masquerade-20th-Anniversary-Edition
Anyone knows what's the difference between the 20th ann edition and the revised edition?
^^ :o :o :o :o
No.
No.
No, I refuse to believe that game is twenty tyearws ... years.... TWENTY YEARSSSSS!! old.
(Literally couldn't type that; amused by the gibberish, kept it for the joke.)
Also, I have an idea to contribute to the Feeling Old 2016 edition thread.
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 04, 2016, 10:19:58 AM
^^ :o :o :o :o
No.
No.
No, I refuse to believe that game is twenty tyearws ... years.... TWENTY YEARSSSSS!! old.
(Literally couldn't type that; amused by the gibberish, kept it for the joke.)
Also, I have an idea to contribute to the Feeling Old 2016 edition thread.
Heh, I still remember when its first video game, Vampire the Masquerade Redemption came out alongside the revised edition.
It was quite awesome (and very revolutionary at its time).
What I love now is the interative Character sheets, no printing do it all on a pdf, and there are plenty for all the WoD and VtM and all there addons. you just click a dot etc.. don't mistake interactive for a normal pdf .
http://mrgone.rocksolidshells.com/vtr.html
http://mrgone.rocksolidshells.com/vtm.html
C:-)
Quote from: Tpek on August 04, 2016, 09:09:12 AM
Quote from: weateallthepies on August 03, 2016, 08:47:23 AM
Quote from: gameleaper on August 02, 2016, 10:27:55 PM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17574.0
don't missout have a look, its the best value for money deal Ive seen
There is also the Humble Book Bundle for Vampire: The Masquerade though doesn't have the newer stuff. Still a good bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/vampire-masquerade-rpg-bundle
There's also the 20th anniversary edition, which is currently 80% off
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/94815/Vampire-The-Masquerade-20th-Anniversary-Edition
Anyone knows what's the difference between the 20th ann edition and the revised edition?
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/189314/V20-Summer-Sale-BUNDLE its also in a bundle
version 20, is a new Release, I'm guessing there is a rules difference. C:-)
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17591.0
I did not know this game was the same Rule System as V:tM C:-)
Matrixgames is having a Digital Boardgames Promo (http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4129471), starting today and ending on Tuesday. 30% off select games...
Quote
We are happy to announce that we are running a Digital Boardgames Promo, starting today and ending on Tuesday.
Several of our games are boardgame-inspired or digital adaptations of existing boardgames, and we have decided to give a nice discount to all those of you who like to play cards, roll dice and move tokens on a board – only, on your computer.
All the games in the following list will receive a 30% discount! All you have to do is enter "DICE16" in the Coupon Code field when buying a product, and enjoy the discount!
Battle of the Bulge
Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear
Conflict of Heroes: Ghost Divisions
Conflict of Heroes: Storms of Steel
Conquest! Medieval Realms
Empires in Arms
Field of Glory
Gary Grigsby's: World at War A World Divided
Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War
Heroes of Normandie
Legions of Steel
Magnifico
Mark H. Walker's Lock 'n Load: Heroes of Stalingrad
Pike & Shot: Campaigns
QVADRIGA
Tigers on the Hunt
Victory & Glory: Napoleon
World in Flames
World in Flames Map pack
World in Flames is on the Matrix sales list. Haven't heard a word about that game in a long, long time. From what I did read the game was a nearly unplayable mess when released....wonder if it got any better? But even at 30% off it would be $70.00, way over my budget.
Only two games on that list that really interest me is P&S, which I heard is broke unless I'm thinking of something else in that era and tigers on the hunt.
any opinions on Heroes of Stalingrad? One of the last released matrix games i have any interest in and dont have. Still might wait for holiday sale.
Quote from: jamus34 on August 05, 2016, 10:00:23 AM
Only two games on that list that really interest me is P&S, which I heard is broke unless I'm thinking of something else in that era and tigers on the hunt.
I don't know where you would have heard that about Pike & Shot - it's a fine game, especially multiplayer. I guess Sengoku Jidai is too new to be included. I can wait.
Quote from: tgb on August 05, 2016, 10:32:45 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on August 05, 2016, 10:00:23 AM
Only two games on that list that really interest me is P&S, which I heard is broke unless I'm thinking of something else in that era and tigers on the hunt.
I don't know where you would have heard that about Pike & Shot - it's a fine game, especially multiplayer. I guess Sengoku Jidai is too new to be included. I can wait.
Thanks TGB, I'm probably thinking of something else then.
Quote from: -budd- on August 05, 2016, 10:06:49 AM
any opinions on Heroes of Stalingrad? One of the last released matrix games i have any interest in and dont have. Still might wait for holiday sale.
Others may have had different experiences, but I could never get into Heroes of Stalingrad, always felt like I was battling the interface rather than the enemy. I very much prefer Tigers on the Hunt...especially with the Advanced Squad Leader counters mod.
Pike and Shot is anything but broken.
It doesn't always play the way some people want it to, but it does play the way it's supposed to, and is also well supported (heavily supported, actually).
There are things about it that I would have done otherwise if I had been designing a game about 16th and 17th century warfare, but it does what it does extremely well, and is a very mature design rooted in tabletop miniatures.
Field of Glory (in all of its iterations) is probably a different story, but I won't comment because I've never played it.
Has anyone had any experience with WinGameStore (http://www.wingamestore.com/)? I ran across them via another gaming forum and spotted a couple of games that I think are worth the money:
Train Valley (http://www.wingamestore.com/product/5938/Train-Valley/) is priced at 50% off ($4.99 U.S.) and
Bounty Train (http://www.wingamestore.com/product/5282/Bounty-Train/) is priced at 70% off ($7.49 U.S.)
Actually, I highly recommend Train Valley over Bounty Train; the latter is a good game but I don't believe it would appeal to as many gamers.
There are quite a few Specials (http://www.wingamestore.com/listing/Specials/) at the WinGameStore.
Quote from: Tpek on August 04, 2016, 09:09:12 AM
Quote from: weateallthepies on August 03, 2016, 08:47:23 AM
Quote from: gameleaper on August 02, 2016, 10:27:55 PM
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17574.0
don't missout have a look, its the best value for money deal Ive seen
There is also the Humble Book Bundle for Vampire: The Masquerade though doesn't have the newer stuff. Still a good bundle.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/vampire-masquerade-rpg-bundle
There's also the 20th anniversary edition, which is currently 80% off
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/94815/Vampire-The-Masquerade-20th-Anniversary-Edition
Anyone knows what's the difference between the 20th ann edition and the revised edition?
I just found out what the difference is, the new v20 has most of the important rules and info from all the addons made for the original V:tM , and its core rules have been improved,also has color art and new artwork, apparently its the only book needed to play all the Vampire setting, it has all the important bits of clans and addons included, its brand new and is on sale.
Grand Pigeon's Duty (http://store.steampowered.com/app/449530/) is 1% off on Steam today. Down to $00.98 from the list price of $00.99.
Grab it while you can.
Quote from: tgb on August 08, 2016, 02:52:17 PM
Grand Pigeon's Duty (http://store.steampowered.com/app/449530/) is 1% off on Steam today. Down to $00.98 from the list price of $00.99.
Grab it while you can.
Good thing I held off purchasing for sooo long.
If I want to see something shit all over something, I'll just go read the reviews of Suicide Squad over at Rotten Tomatoes.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forig03.deviantart.net%2Fc497%2Ff%2F2007%2F145%2Fc%2Fd%2Fba_dum__ching_by_draygone.gif&hash=bd74554fca6ef7b0611e726de889d73a9be5326c)
Quote from: Greybriar on August 06, 2016, 01:57:58 AM
Has anyone had any experience with WinGameStore (http://www.wingamestore.com/)? I ran across them via another gaming forum and spotted a couple of games that I think are worth the money:
I tried setting up an account with them a couple months back. After the 4th time through the acct setup I gave up. First, there was something wrong with my acct name, then my password, then something else, etc...
Thanks for the response, Steve. O0
Anyone else?
Humble Bundle - Survive This Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/survive-this-bundle)
Pay $1 or more for:
- Kholat
- Tharsis
- Savage Lands
Beat the average (currently $5.29) to also get:
- Space Engineers
- Rust
- Shelter 2
Pay $14 to also add:
...bundle also includes a coupon for
- 10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
Kholat, Thasis and Space Engineers look well worth the paltry price of admission.
I was thinking the same thing about Planetbase, but I don't need any new games right now.
Right NOW, anyway. Maybe in five minutes, though...
Grand Ages Medieval on Steam for $7.49. I've been on the fence a long time with this game.
GAH I paid ~30.00 :/
Quote from: Rayfer on August 11, 2016, 01:41:31 PM
Grand Ages Medieval on Steam for $7.49. I've been on the fence a long time with this game.
Me too and the recent horrible reviews were enough to turn me away for the final time. Apparently{?} the game has been abandoned by the developers.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on August 12, 2016, 01:50:47 AM
Quote from: Rayfer on August 11, 2016, 01:41:31 PM
Grand Ages Medieval on Steam for $7.49. I've been on the fence a long time with this game.
Me too and the recent horrible reviews were enough to turn me away for the final time. Apparently{?} the game has been abandoned by the developers.
My feelings as well. Haven't pulled the trigger and don't think I ever will.
I definitely would not describe it as horrible. More as challenging. IMHO it is worth 7.49.
GamersGate has Endless Legend and all the DLC on sale. I've been looking for an excuse to revisit it, and Guardians ($3.40) and Shadows ($4.42) might be just the thing. Base game is only $12.00. All the Endless Space stuff is on sale as well.
Gamersgate is having a 66-80% off sale on some stuff.
Notably:
Endless Legend & Endless Space (+ other Iceberg titles)
Hegemony III (just got a big update)
... and more
http://www.gamersgate.com/offers
Mostly Steam keys
Gamersgate requires Origin, though, correct?
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 13, 2016, 09:26:28 AM
Gamersgate requires Origin, though, correct?
No, unless an EA title....pretty sure Origin is EA's specific online platform for their games
These days they just give you a Steam key.
I think I bought ME2 through GG some time ago and had to install Origin to run it. 'Twas a PITA.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 13, 2016, 11:51:47 AM
I think I bought ME2 through GG some time ago and had to install Origin to run it. 'Twas a PITA.
Blame EA, not GG
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 13, 2016, 09:26:28 AM
Gamersgate requires Origin, though, correct?
LOL no.
Origin is something EA uses on it's games.
Gamersgate sells Steam keys, like other digital retailers, or offers direct & repeatable downloads for the (now) rare game that doesn't use Steam.
My bad, then. I could swear I got Mass Effect 2 through that but it would only work with Origin.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 13, 2016, 05:00:00 PM
My bad, then. I could swear I got Mass Effect 2 through that but it would only work with Origin.
Mass Effect 2 was published by EA so it was available on Origin....so it is possible that Gamersgate was selling the Origin version. But was also available on Steam.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on August 13, 2016, 05:55:22 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 13, 2016, 05:00:00 PM
My bad, then. I could swear I got Mass Effect 2 through that but it would only work with Origin.
Mass Effect 2 was published by EA so it was available on Origin....so it is possible that Gamersgate was selling the Origin version. But was also available on Steam.
That's exactly the case.
If it's not the Steam version, then it will have the publisher's DRM. Gamersgate has no extra DRM on their games, other than having to log in to download yours.
EA is forcing you to use their Origin client in order to play their game.
Ok, got it.
I see I could get ME1 and ME2 on Steam but there's some weird licensing thing where ME3 will never be on Steam. Something like that.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on August 13, 2016, 08:55:20 PM
Ok, got it.
I see I could get ME1 and ME2 on Steam but there's some weird licensing thing where ME3 will never be on Steam. Something like that.
EA is forcing their customers to use their own DRM+Sales client, instead of Steam.
For you PS4 guys and gals who have Amazon Prime and want No Man's Sky- if you want to save a few bucks now in exchange for possibly waiting a few weeks to get your game, but can't wait for the Steam xmas Sale:
https://www.amazon.com/No-Mans-Sky-PlayStation-4/dp/B00ZQB28XK/ref=sr_1_1_det?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1471303185&sr=1-1#productPromotions
Note just after product description-
QuoteSpecial Offers and Product Promotions
Platform: PlayStation 4 | Edition: Standard
Prime Members get 20% off list price. Here's how: QuotePromotion Details
Offer only applies to products sold and shipped by Amazon.com
Customer must have an active free trial or paid Prime subscription at the time of placing an order and the time of shipment to receive offer.
The 20% discount applies to an item's List Price and does not apply to an item's already discounted price.
Offer only applies to products in pre-order or within two weeks after release date as listed on the product detail page.
Offer does not apply to digital content.
Offer does not apply to product bundles including but not limited to console game bundles.
Offer good while supplies last.
Offer is non-transferable and may not be resold.
If any of the products or content related to this offer are returned, your refund will equal the amount you paid for the product or content, subject to applicable refund policies.
If you violate any of these terms, the offer will be invalid.
Shipping charges and taxes may apply to discounted items.
Offer restricted to a quantity of 1 per qualifying item.
Amazon reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time.
(restrictions apply)
Not a lot of time to order. 2 weeks will be over next Monday.
OOTP17 for $18 at Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-OOTP-17/out-of-the-park-baseball-17?caff=3964022&aff=cj) for the next ~46 hours.
Quote from: steve58 on August 16, 2016, 08:40:03 AM
OOT17 for $18 at Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-OOTP-17/out-of-the-park-baseball-17?caff=3964022&aff=cj) for the next ~46 hours.
Thanks. Been waiting to get it.
Although Gamersgate has been 2 for 3 on putting my purchases "under review" this month and making me wait a short time to get my keys. Despite the charge immediately going through (checked online banking).
WTF GG? ::)
Going back to Grand Ages: Medieval -- I've enjoyed my main campaign play so far. It is not in any way (so far, and I doubt ever) a good simulation of medieval battle mechanics, but taken as a mostly-land based huge-ass map Patrician/Port Royale game vs multiple bots, it delivers the goods.
(Pun.)
(Because most of the game is about effectively delivering goods between towns.)
Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is less than $7.00 on www.gog.com
https://www.gog.com/game/vampire_the_masquerade_bloodlines
An excellent game beloved by many that you can get DRM free.
Quote from: airboy on August 19, 2016, 11:50:51 AM
Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is less than $7.00 on www.gog.com
https://www.gog.com/game/vampire_the_masquerade_bloodlines
An excellent game beloved by many that you can get DRM free.
I still need to slap the mod on & try it.
Quote from: Nefaro on August 19, 2016, 11:53:10 AM
Quote from: airboy on August 19, 2016, 11:50:51 AM
Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is less than $7.00 on www.gog.com
https://www.gog.com/game/vampire_the_masquerade_bloodlines
An excellent game beloved by many that you can get DRM free.
I still need to slap the mod on & try it.
Which mod?
The one that makes the vampires sparkle.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 19, 2016, 06:21:51 PM
The one that makes the vampires sparkle.
Knowing that I even know that reference makes me sad. :(
Quote from: Staggerwing on August 19, 2016, 06:30:14 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 19, 2016, 06:21:51 PM
The one that makes the vampires sparkle.
Knowing that I even know that reference makes me sad. :(
Have tried sitting in your room, pouting, writing bad poetry, and listening to Joy Division? I hear that's how you get the sparkly ones to show up.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 20, 2016, 02:06:57 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on August 19, 2016, 06:30:14 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 19, 2016, 06:21:51 PM
The one that makes the vampires sparkle.
Knowing that I even know that reference makes me sad. :(
Have tried sitting in your room, pouting, writing bad poetry, and listening to Joy Division? I hear that's how you get the sparkly ones to show up.
Don't forget the heavy mascara and copious amounts of hair gel.
Quote from: Staggerwing on August 19, 2016, 05:44:19 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on August 19, 2016, 11:53:10 AM
Quote from: airboy on August 19, 2016, 11:50:51 AM
Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is less than $7.00 on www.gog.com
https://www.gog.com/game/vampire_the_masquerade_bloodlines
An excellent game beloved by many that you can get DRM free.
I still need to slap the mod on & try it.
Which mod?
The one that is practically required in order to play it unmolested by bug
(gery)s and missing content.
Quote from: airboy on August 20, 2016, 09:50:06 AM
Don't forget the heavy mascara and copious amounts of hair gel.
Are we still discussing a game or Mirth's plans for the weekend??? ::)
Cue Robert Smith!
Don't forget Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Unless you did already.
^Full disclosure: sitting in front of me right now is 'The Cure: Join the Dots', their b-sides and rarity collection, 1978-2001, which arrived yesterday. Still incoming from a UK vendor is the The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Marry me.
Quote from: Steelgrave on August 20, 2016, 12:36:53 PM
Quote from: airboy on August 20, 2016, 09:50:06 AM
Don't forget the heavy mascara and copious amounts of hair gel.
Are we still discussing a game or Mirth's plans for the weekend??? ::)
That's not hair gel.
That's not hair either.
If you want to get in to the Men of War series : http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1358/
Men of War Ultimate Bundle for 9,38 € (-83%)
The Men of War Ultimate Bundle looks seriously good, so I'm wandering through YouTube to see how it plays.
Kerbal Space Program (http://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/) on sale for $19.99 at Steam for the next ~43 hours. Cheapest its been in a while.
Everything
Rise Of Flight is on sale...
QuoteBig Sale from August 29th till September 9th, 2016! 66% OFF!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/244050/
-OR-
http://riseofflight.com/store/
Dominions 4 is 60% off on steam...$13.99.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 30, 2016, 06:39:05 AM
Dominions 4 is 60% off on steam...$13.99.
Great price on an awesome strategy game!
Humble Sierra Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/sierra-bundle)
Pay $1 or more!
- Space Quest Collection
- Phantasmagoria 1-2
- Police Quest Collection
- Shiftlings
Pay more than the average (currently $11.38) to also unlock!
- Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
- TimeShift
- Quest for Glory 1-5
- Gabriel Knight 1-3
Pay $15 or more to also unlock!
- Caesar 3 -4
- Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved
- King's Quest Collection (King's Quest: Quest for the Crown, King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne, King's Quest III: To Heir is Human, King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella, King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!, King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow, King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride.)
- Velocity 2X
Pay $20 or more to also unlock!
- King's Quest: The Complete Collection (King's Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham's past. In each chapter, an aging King Graham reflects on his life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn. King's Quest: The Complete Collection includes all 5 chapters plus the epilogue. King's Quest - Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember is available for FREE on Steam.
This bundle also includes the following coupon:
10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
Renowned Explorers is 60% on Steam today. It's a very fun little game!
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 30, 2016, 04:31:04 PM
Renowned Explorers is 60% on Steam today. It's a very fun little game!
+1, indeed it is. I like it better than Curious Expedition.
Also I almost bought that Humble Sierra bundle just for the Space Quest collection, but I ultimately just went 'meh' and passed on it. SQ I was by all accounts great; II was pretty good; III was okay, IV pissed me off and I never liked it. I know I played the remaining ones but they didn't leave much of an impression on me.
I already have the full Police Quest collection from GOG and haven't touched it once. My son is interested in criminal justice as a major next year but even so I don't think he'd have the patience for them.
I also have the Quest for Glory (1-5) pack, also over on GOG. Good old school RPGs if you don't mind super-linear Sierra games with sometimes mind-numbingly difficult puzzles.
I never got into the King's Quest games. Now, if this collection had the full Leisure Suit Larry line...I'd be all over it. So to speak.
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/mighty-sims-bundle?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=293855d30e-Killer_Bundle8_Ending_08_30_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-293855d30e-420276177&mc_cid=293855d30e&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
Might be worth it just for Transocean
Quote from: FlickJax on August 31, 2016, 03:28:01 AM
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/mighty-sims-bundle?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=293855d30e-Killer_Bundle8_Ending_08_30_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-293855d30e-420276177&mc_cid=293855d30e&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
Might be worth it just for Transocean
I think you may be right about that. Rescue games tend to be utter crap and it looks like the ones in here are no exception. Unless digging holes or driving a bus sound really exciting. I've heard good things about Transocean and three bucks and change isn't a bad price for just that one game. I wouldn't bother to waste hard drive space on any of those other abominations. :D
Big Steam Paradox sale (http://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Paradox%20Interactive). Everything except the very latest releases. Includes all the DLC you can throw a stick at (if that's your idea of a good time).
I think I'll (re)buy Knights of Honor, Majesty Gold, and some of that CK II DLC I've been eyeing.
Quote from: tgb on September 01, 2016, 01:59:54 PM
Big Steam Paradox sale (http://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Paradox%20Interactive). Everything except the very latest releases. Includes all the DLC you can throw a stick at (if that's your idea of a good time).
I think I'll (re)buy Knights of Honor, Majesty Gold, and some of that CK II DLC I've been eyeing.
CK II DLC! :D
Quote from: tgb on September 01, 2016, 01:59:54 PM
Big Steam Paradox sale (http://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Paradox%20Interactive). Everything except the very latest releases. Includes all the DLC you can throw a stick at (if that's your idea of a good time).
I think I'll (re)buy Knights of Honor, Majesty Gold, and some of that CK II DLC I've been eyeing.
Actually stellaris and hoiIV are on sale also.
Yuuuge Bundle Stars Total War sale.
Yuge.
Bundle Stars can eat my ass. After never having trouble with my debit card with them, suddenly it won't work. So I did a PayPal order just now, and it worked (as it should), but they decided to flag my order for "manual authorization."
So instead of getting to download and play Mad Max, Napoleon Total War Collection, and/or Space Marine for some ridiculously low prices, I now need to wait two hours to two days for approval. Yet they had no trouble charging me. Funny how that works.
The wait for both Mad Max and Space Marine is well worth it.
Mad Max was ten bucks - after the love you gave it I figured that was my break point. ;D
And honestly I hadn't known of Space Marine. And had no idea it was a shooter/slasher.
Nappy Total War collection (base + all DLC) was too ridiculous to pass up on. I'm not really into the Total War series but this looked intriguing.
Hold on - is it Warhammer 40K Space Marine?
Quote from: Gusington on September 01, 2016, 08:08:55 PM
Hold on - is it Warhammer 40K Space Marine?
Yes.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/55150/
The deal's on Bundle Stars though, of course.
Ok just wanted to make sure. That game rocks.
Space Marine was a lot of fun...but that ending. Ugh.
Bundle Stars cleared up my issue at about 3 this morning...lol. Of course being in the UK that makes sense.
Oh well. I might not get to try any of these until later tonight.
Some games from Matrixgames are in that sale over at Bundle Stars:
$9.99 Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/battle-academy-2-eastern-front)
more listed here: https://isthereanydeal.com/#/filter:bundlestars
Lord, Mad Max is 32GB??? Nappy Total War + DLC is 26GB?
:o
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 02, 2016, 10:36:31 AM
Lord, Mad Max is 32GB??? Nappy Total War + DLC is 26GB?
:o
One is 26GB worth of colorful international strategy and costumed field fighting and infamously bad sailing ship battles.
The other is 32 GB shades of desert brown.
I enjoyed Mad Max way more than I did NTW.
Battle Academy 2 is great - at 10 dollah it's a steal!
Quote from: Gusington on September 02, 2016, 04:00:36 PM
I enjoyed Mad Max way more than I did NTW.
Battle Academy 2 is great - at 10 dollah it's a steal!
I only got a bit of time in on Space Marine, but yeah, that is a LOT of fun, Gus. I didn't expect to like a fighting/FPS type game but the Space Marine storyline is very engrossing.
I'm scared to try Mad Max now. I already installed it earlier this afternoon - that's one advantage to working from home, it keeps me honest because playing anything interrupts the download process. ;D
NTW is probably 25GB of gold buttons and 1GB of actual gameplay, JP.
Re: Steam Paradox sale -- how does Knights of Honor hold up these days?
Quote from: sandman2575 on September 04, 2016, 07:12:51 PM
Re: Steam Paradox sale -- how does Knights of Honor hold up these days?
If I didn't have my original boxed I would jump on this especially for 2.49. I always thought the campaign side of the game were just as good if not better then anything with the name "Total War" in it. That being said the battles are merely average and the game is locked at 1024x768. I did see however on the Steam KOH forums someone posted a link to a mod that allowed you to play at 1080 as well as added some new buildings/units{if you so choose}. http://www.moddb.com/mods/knights-of-honor-ultimate-mod/downloads/ultimate-edition-23-final-enfrger
KOH needed a sequel a long time ago..
Still excellent. It has aged well.
Many thanks for the feedback and for the link. Picked KoH up and was able to install the HD patch so that I can play in 1080p. Very nice.
You'll have 100s of hours of gameplay there.
Quote from: sandman2575 on September 05, 2016, 02:52:52 PM
Many thanks for the feedback and for the link. Picked KoH up and was able to install the HD patch so that I can play in 1080p. Very nice.
Let me ask you this, how did you install the patch? I downloaded it and when I double click it, it tells me windows cant open this file. Ive tried with WinRAR and WinZip with no luck. Any ideas?
Just tried Mad Max twice and it crashed both times during the first cutscene at the exact same place. You have that problem, Gus?
No never, it always ran rock solid for me. What kind of video card do you have?
Not a very good one. All it says is "Integrated Intel HD Graphics" card. I remember reading reviews of this desktop earlier this summer which said its graphics card is its weak spot. But, I've not had any trouble running anything else, so far anyway.
Upgrading it would be difficult because the PSU is only 300 watts and I think most 'modern' graphics cards require at least 350. I could be wrong; I don't know enough about graphics cards, only enough to be dangerous. Plus it's not something I even want to mess with right now, but maybe by next year.
It does a couple of weird things that don't seem right before it crashes:
- During the intro sequence with the war and the little girl/wife in the pool, which changes to a picture, the picture is floating in mid air with MM driving in empty air. It's as if the car just isn't being rendered. After a few seconds the car appears and it speeds off before we get to the bad guys.
- One of the bad guys' helmets appears racing in empty air for a brief second or two.
I'm guessing that the game begins right where the game crashes. Could be the card just can't handle it. It was ten bucks on Bundle Stars so I can't get too mad, but ten bucks is a lot of money to me. At least I didn't shell out sixty and have this happen.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on September 05, 2016, 05:39:37 PM
Let me ask you this, how did you install the patch? I downloaded it and when I double click it, it tells me windows cant open this file. Ive tried with WinRAR and WinZip with no luck. Any ideas?
At the risk of posing a dumb question -- I assume you completely unpacked the .zip archive, and then are attempting to launch the .exe in its unpackaged state?
I didn't do anything special -- just downloaded the mod from moddb (link you provided), unpacked (using 7-Zip) and ran the .exe. The install process seemed a little strange -- it launched a series of installations (for the 1.05(?) patch, the mod, and the HD resolution patch), and I just clicked 'install' one after the other and let them run their course. When I finished, I didn't have much confidence that it installed correctly but turns out it seems to be running fine.
I'm running Win 7 x64, for what it's worth --
@BanzaiCat -- I'd be pretty surprised if you could run a heavy graphics-intensive game like Mad Max with an integrated Intel graphics card, even on lowest settings / lowest resolution.
I have a portable laptop with an i7 intel processor and no dedicated graphics card, and I only ever try to run the must graphically 'unintensive' games I have -- it can handle things like Polaris Sector or Darkest Dungeon without problem, but no way could it run Mad Max or the equivalent.
just picked up borderlands 2 goty edition for 10 bucks on steam :o
BC it definitely sounds like your card and rig are not up to the task...sorry man. But once you upgrade, whenever that is, you have one great game waiting.
BC- I used an integrated card for years. Most of the time my issue was my opengl version, which sometimes there is an update you istall for opengl. I would always go to the website canirunit and use that to judge whether I had a shot of running it or not, it's just a guide as I ran games it said I couldn't , also and I don't know if it's possible in Mad Max but I had to disable cutscenes in some games to get past that point. My card was also an Intel integrated card with I think with 256 dedicated memory and 1.7 gigsof shared memory, it helps to put as much system memory in your laptop that it can take so it will draw up to its max of shared memory.
Lords of the Fallen complete on Bundle Stars for 8.99...anyone play this? It's got a 73 meta score on Metacritic which isn't bad and it looks pretty awesome from the videos. I am quite tempted at 8.99. Anyone?
Quote from: Gusington on September 07, 2016, 05:46:39 PM
Lords of the Fallen complete on Bundle Stars for 8.99...anyone play this? It's got a 73 meta score on Metacritic which isn't bad and it looks pretty awesome from the videos. I am quite tempted at 8.99. Anyone?
Enough with your questions, just buy it.
Well as far as RPGs I have The Witcher 3, Wasteland, the rest of Pillars of Eternity and Grim Dawn to play. I guess what's the problem with adding one more to the pile? Especially for 9 dollah.
Quote from: Gusington on September 07, 2016, 06:04:52 PM
Well as far as RPGs I have The Witcher 3, Wasteland, the rest of Pillars of Eternity and Grim Dawn to play. I guess what's the problem with adding one more to the pile? Especially for 9 dollah.
Exactly.
Oh and Doom.
I looked at a Let's Play video of that Lords game, and it looked alright but not compelling enough to make me want to buy it.
Borderlands 2 GOTY for $10 is compelling, though. I already have it, Tiny Tina, and both Ultimate Vault Hunter packs, but not the 5-6 other expansions, most of which were 9.99 themselves normally.
Thanks for the graphics cards wisdom, all. Some games that I can't run on my old rig run flawlessly on this one so I guess I got a little ahead of myself. I used to check that CanIRunIt site all the time with the old computer...guess I'll just need to watch it the next time something comes up.
Hmm let's check out the video...
I see what you mean BC, not really inspiring...
Quote from: Gusington on September 07, 2016, 06:27:24 PM
I see what you mean BC, not really inspiring...
Buy it any way. Only 9 dollah.
Think I'm gonna pass.
9 dollah! Love you long time!
Too boo koo.
I just dropped 40 bucks on game that's going to take me a year or more to play. What's $9 to you?
Quote from: mirth on September 07, 2016, 07:19:47 PM
I just dropped 40 bucks on game that's going to take me a year or more to play. ....
Oh do tell! ???
Quote from: Barthheart on September 07, 2016, 07:34:09 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 07, 2016, 07:19:47 PM
I just dropped 40 bucks on game that's going to take me a year or more to play. ....
Oh do tell! ???
Witcher 3. I have more of a backlog of RPGs than Gus :D
Quote from: Gusington on September 07, 2016, 05:46:39 PM
Lords of the Fallen complete on Bundle Stars for 8.99...anyone play this? It's got a 73 meta score on Metacritic which isn't bad and it looks pretty awesome from the videos. I am quite tempted at 8.99. Anyone?
Looked too Cons-hole port.
Maybe the gameplay is fun, but if that's the case it would end up being a $9 migraine for me.
Maybe you should save it for picking up Total War: Warhammer. :P
Humble Store has a big sale going.
Lots of 50-75% Off stuff.
For example, I saw Rising Storm (http://www.humblebundle.com/store/rising-storm) for $4.99 (75% off). And Neo Scavenger (http://www.humblebundle.com/store/neo-scavenger) for $4.49.
http://www.humblebundle.com/store
You are wise, Nef.
Now is amongst the fiddy percent.
This weekend's Steam sale focuses on Focus Interactive, and dang a lot of major content up to 80% off!
Battlefleet Gothic, 40% off.
Space Hulk Deathwing -- 15% off for preorder. (I have moderately high hopes for this, but I'm chilling a bit until I see reviews/impressions. Too many other things to be playing already, otherwise I'd snap that pre-order discount like a trout.)
Mordheim -- 66% off (!!!) Now under $15.
Blood Bowl 2 -- 70% off (!!) Also now under $15. (Although I haven't played it yet, I gather it's still not quite as good as Chaos Edition BB1, although naturally it looks better and the AI has a somewhat better grasp on how to play to faction capabilities.)
Farming Sim 15 -- 50% off, now under $15. (Not sure there was a 16.)
Styx and Of Orcs and Men (dark fantasy 3ps games) -- 75% off
Space Run Galaxy -- 40% off, now under $15.
The Wargame series -- everyone here already owns this, but deep discounts. Wargame: Red Dragon now 70% off, under $12! Heck, you could get the whole franchise (not sure why bother with European Escalation) for $15.
Blood Bowl (1) Chaos Edition -- 75% off, now under $8
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 09, 2016, 07:39:02 AM
This weekend's Steam sale focuses on Focus Interactive, and dang a lot of major content up to 80% off!
The Wargame series -- everyone here already owns this, but deep discounts. Wargame: Red Dragon now 70% off, under $12! Heck, you could get the whole franchise (not sure why bother with European Escalation) for $15.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. I own none of them. My 65 year old brain can't handle those fast paced, rts games. Turn based I can handle.
But..... But..... The slow down mod!
Quote from: undercovergeek on September 09, 2016, 08:14:28 AM
But..... But..... The slow down mod!
I thought
Red Dragon had it's own speed setting, in vanilla. Maybe it's the mod I'm thinkin of..?
Quote from: Nefaro on September 09, 2016, 03:41:49 PM
I thought Red Dragon had it's own speed setting, in vanilla.
Correct : Bullet time mode (but this is really slow)
Tropico 4 is apparently free (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/tropico-4-free-game?mcID=102:57d31ad6486e54eb58bb6022:ot:56d86fd8733462ca8955f987:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016_09_09_Tropico4_Running_Out&linkID=57d334a9318b66e0778b4569&utm_content=cta_button) for the next 14 hours or so (and it's 9:40pm CST here right now).
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on September 09, 2016, 09:40:49 PM
Tropico 4 is apparently free (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/tropico-4-free-game?mcID=102:57d31ad6486e54eb58bb6022:ot:56d86fd8733462ca8955f987:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016_09_09_Tropico4_Running_Out&linkID=57d334a9318b66e0778b4569&utm_content=cta_button) for the next 14 hours or so (and it's 9:40pm CST here right now).
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=17812.0
:'(
Big sale on all the Company of Heroes titles.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/CompanyofHeroes/announcements/detail/886470169668762581
Any of them worth getting - which is the best by acclamation?
Also on sale Supreme Ruler Ultimate http://store.steampowered.com/app/314980
Worth it ?
Complete sale list : http://store.steampowered.com/sale/supreme_leader/
Included are : Crusader Kings II, Europa Universalis IV, Hearts of Iron, Galactic Civilizations, The Seven Years War, ...
About Company Of Heroes : I think the best one is the first one for single player. Best deal is to get the complete pack http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1529/
Cheers.
Quote from: Pete Dero on September 14, 2016, 03:21:05 AM
Also on sale Supreme Ruler Ultimate http://store.steampowered.com/app/314980
Worth it ?
Complete sale list : http://store.steampowered.com/sale/supreme_leader/
Included are : Crusader Kings II, Europa Universalis IV, Hearts of Iron, Galactic Civilizations, The Seven Years War, ...
About Company Of Heroes : I think the best one is the first one for single player. Best deal is to get the complete pack http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1529/
I still play and enjoy the original COH and its 2 expansions along with the free Blitzkrieg mod. COH2 never appealed to me.
If you've played and enjoyed the Dawn of War series so far, you might like the CoH series which uses a heavily modified and somewhat upgraded version of the same game engine and gameplay.
I've played both, and the single-player campaigns are generally solid and offer lots of play -- assuming you're okay with super-epic missions lasting a few hours each to finish a map on EVERY SINGLE MAP.
I'm less enamored with the multi-player, simply because I'm spoiled for distinct faction choices in other games (including DoW 1 from the same devs): the mp is still high quality, and the factions offer some in-game choices of what kind of abilities and units you want to use within a faction (especially in CoH2).
If you like the subject matter at all (keeping in mind there are numerous campaigns for both games, so maybe you don't care to play Normandy two or three ways but you do want to do a Bulge or Cobra campaign), and you're okay with playing a pausable real-time game with occasionally some base building, I'd say buy with confidence while on sale.
Bundlestars Slitherine Bundle:
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/slitherine-bundle
TIER 1 - $1.99 / £1.79 / €2.19 for:
Battle of the Bulge
Time of Fury
Pride of Nations
TIER 2 - $3.49 / £3.19 / €3.79 for:
Alea Jacta Est
Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion
Legions of Steel
Advanced Tactics Gold
TIER 3 - $6.99 / £6.39 / €7.49 to add:
Pandora First Contact
STOP!! These incredible sales are killing me. I'm helpless to resist.
Looks like Tier 2 for me
Always wanted to try advanced tactics, maybe now is the time....
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on September 15, 2016, 05:18:50 PM
Always wanted to try advanced tactics, maybe now is the time....
Me too, so I went ahead and made the tier 2 purchase just for that and got it for $3.49.
Shadow of Mordor GOTY Edition - $10 for Xbox One
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-game-of-the-year-edition/bpbktsc16mwt?tduid=(b5686c2122b7eaa19deece0dc194132b)(256380)(2459594)(TnL5HPStwNw-AlJ66jxhdIRhYk_G6iI09Q)()
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/last-stand-bundle
Assault on Arnhem
Civil War: 1863
Tank Battle: North Africa
Tank Battle: 1944
Nuts!: The Battle of the Bulge
Five Hexware games for € 3,19 (Steam activation)
Amazon has Fallout 4 for $18.99....physical, boxed edition. Not sure but it may also come with a Steam key?
Quote from: Rayfer on September 16, 2016, 08:33:34 AM
Amazon has Fallout 4 for $18.99....physical, boxed edition. Not sure but it may also come with a Steam key?
Yes I believe physical copies use Steam as DRM, so yes it should come with a steam key. Don't ya just love Uncle Gabe?
Victory At Sea (http://store.steampowered.com/app/298480/) on sale at Steam for $4.99.
DCS Autumn Sale - 40% Off most modules until the 26th.
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/
Currently a release sale (sort of) on Strongholds Legends: Steam Edition, for less than $13 -- or for totally free if you already happen to own the game on Steam.
Also, a ton of Warner Brothers content on sale this weekend, including all the Batman: Arkham series (if anyone hasn't gotten into that yet, each of them $5 except for the grand finale at $10.19); the aforementioned Shadows of Mordor GOTY (not just on sale for XBone, and cheapter here at $7.50); the DC fighting game (built into an epic 2-1/2 hour CGI movie loosely remaking the "Justice Lords" plotline from the DCAU Justice League series and featuring a lot of voice talent from the series) Injustice: Gods Among Us, for $5; pretty much all the Lego games... and the F.E.A.R. series and a few other things.
Oh, and Mad Max for $10, which seems like the biggest drop for a recent title on the list.
GreenManGaming are offering Dragon Age Inquisition for 10$ (50% off the current retail price):
https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/dragon-age-inquisition/
You have to be signed in though to get these "VIP" deals.
Kinguin has dragon age too for $6
https://www.kinguin.net/category/11658/dragon-age-inquisition-origin-key/
I remember this game costing like 60-80$ just a year ago or so ::)
Me too :(
Humble Jumble Bundle 7 (https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-7)
Pay what you want (at least $1) to get:
- RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: Triple Thrill Pack
- Devil Daggers
- Runestone Keeper
Beat the current average ($4.49) to get:
- Stronghold Crusader 2
- Prison Architect
- Punch Club
Pay $9.99 or more to also unlock!
- Miscreated (Early Access)
This bundle also includes a coupon for 10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers.
Ooh Prison Architect and Stonghold Crusader 2...
The Iceberg Interactive catalog is on sale at Steam from Sept 22 thru Sept 26.
Oriental Empires at Green Man for 19.29.
There's a big Back to School Sale 2016 (https://www.gog.com/) going on at GOG.com.
That sale, I just happened to notice, includes their release of a blessedly DRM-free version of The Saboteur, aka to its fans as Grand Theft Nazi.
I love that game like cake. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: Well worth the $20 normal price (well worth its original $60 tag, on console anyway); moreso on sale.
Wow, some deep discounts from Gamersgate for Batman Midweek (http://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/831/batman-midweek), specifically the Arkham series (not the Lego or other things).
Arkham Knight and all its loot (via season pass), for $17 total.
All the games (except for Blackgate unless you just really like 2.5D platformers) are worthy of attention, but the original Arkham Asylum would fit best for Halloween season coming up.
How many hours of gameplay are there in Arkham Asylum?
Quote from: Gusington on September 27, 2016, 05:41:09 PM
How many hours of gameplay are there in Arkham Asylum?
Main Story : 11½ Hours
Main + Extras : 16½ Hours
source : http://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=14443
Agreed, about 10 hours, half as much again if you're going to try to get all the Riddler trophies scattered around the map. (For the other Arkham games, that time might easily double.)
Personally, for this game I recommend not bothering: one hundred percent completion actually requires you to pick up the cheat maps, too (which is insane, and which the Riddler will taunt you about of course); and you won't be able to get all the trophies and things until just before the grand finale (with fireworks in the sky), which will require you to give up finishing the game until you backtrack through almost all the maps to get them -- the Riddler plots tend to break immersion in the games badly -- and what is your reward? A mere minute or so of audio where Oracle finally does something she really should have been able to do the whole time, triangulate his signal, and she sends the police to raid and capture him.
I guess listening to him slowly devolve from sneering condescension into unbelieving panic and rage as you approach 100% is funny; it's worth more than the final audio anyway to me. But you can get most of that just picking up stuff as you go -- which is worth doing for the xp to buy abilities with, but you can max out your abilities in this game by the 3/4 mark and a couple aren't that useful anyway.
So again, for this Arkham game, I don't recommend trying to beat the Riddler: overall I don't think it's worth the effort. You can find a Youtube video somewhere for the completion.
Edited to add: you can't just totally ignore the Riddler sidequest, since beating one Riddle (which is pretty easy) advances the story. You can however start picking up some of the trophies from practically the first minute the actual 'action' starts. (After the Joker escapes, which isn't much of a spoiler because come on really.)
You have my jealousy, btw, Gus, if you do decide to play it for the first time for Halloween.
Meanwhile, I couldn't recall if I had ever actually played Arkham Origins on the PC -- I think I've always played it on my PS3 -- so I fired it up last night... and it crashed when transitioning into the second main cutscene.
Out of curiosity, I headed to the Steam forums where I found that people with Win 8.1 (like me) have been having similar problems recently, and a recent upgrade to Win 10 completely destroyed the ability to play the game at all. :o :buck2: :uglystupid2:
Sooooo.... as great as that game is, I can't really recommend it safely for PC atm, even though $5 is $5 and you might be able to get a Steam refund. You really might be better off just finding a Youtube compiliation movie. Or a console to play it on over a weekend.
(Edited to add for clarification: that's just Origins. The other three main games are fine on PC, even Knight although it launched rather broken in some ways and will never be able to fully use an SLI card. Never mind, looks great anyway.)
It does look good...it would be my first foray into modern Batman games.
I picked up that Middle Earth game, based on the Batman engine, on a dirt cheap sale awhile back. Still haven't even installed it. :uglystupid2:
Forgot that the Batman-to-PC ports gave me some motion sickness when I tried playing them on my PC monitor. :'(
Saw Polaris Sector 50% off on Steam.....$19.99.
That's a steal!
Green Man Gaming has Civilization 6 on sale for 46$ for VIP members, not sure for how long so get it while its hot.
Quote from: Nefaro on September 28, 2016, 09:21:10 PM
I picked up that Middle Earth game, based on the Batman engine, on a dirt cheap sale awhile back. Still haven't even installed it. :uglystupid2:
Coincidentally, that's the Gamersgate sale this weekend: the (few) Tolkien PC games and their (many) expansions.
Shadow is worth it, and I enjoyed the hell out of playing it, but despite the abundant fluff I have trouble parsing it in my head as a LotR game.
Quote from: Barthheart on September 29, 2016, 12:47:00 PM
That's a steal!
Exactly. But the last thing I need right now is another great new game. We are in a gaming golden age, no doubt about it.
Anyone on the fence can pick up Elite: Dangerous for $20 over at Steam --
http://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
I have about 120 hrs. logged with E:D now and my admiration / amazement only continues to grow. Especially with Horizons, it's just a fantastic (& deceptively deep) game.
Quote from: Gusington on September 28, 2016, 05:00:47 PM
It does look good...it would be my first foray into modern Batman games.
You should definitely do it then. The combat is fantastic.
Quote from: Greybriar on September 26, 2016, 11:40:40 AM
There's a big Back to School Sale 2016 (https://www.gog.com/) going on at GOG.com.
Holy crap. DA: Origins Ultimate Edition for $7.99. That's a ton of gaming for 8 bucks.
^I have read about the Batman games' combat...HOLY CRAP DA: Origins for 8 dollah?? Insane.
Wailing on thugs as Batman is very therapeutic.
I could use more of that.
I may buy DA:Origins Ultimate just to have all it together. I have the game and add-ons scattered about on various discs.
To be honest...and I love the DA games...you-know-what beats it in every way to Sunday.
Quote from: mirth on September 29, 2016, 07:30:31 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on September 26, 2016, 11:40:40 AM
There's a big Back to School Sale 2016 (https://www.gog.com/) going on at GOG.com.
Holy crap. DA: Origins Ultimate Edition for $7.99. That's a ton of gaming for 8 bucks.
There are many good games with steep sale prices there. O0
GMG has Dragon Age: Inquisition for $9.99.
Quote from: Gusington on September 29, 2016, 08:59:42 PM
To be honest...and I love the DA games...you-know-what beats it in every way to Sunday.
I know... I know...
Quote from: mirth on September 30, 2016, 04:29:24 AM
Quote from: Gusington on September 29, 2016, 08:59:42 PM
To be honest...and I love the DA games...you-know-what beats it in every way to Sunday.
I know... I know...
You talking' 'bout this one?
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette4.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fwitcher%2Fimages%2F5%2F5c%2FAmulet_wilka.png%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20130502184127&hash=b481c91e753d189e21f9053daeccff42fb52ccf4)
Quote from: Staggerwing on September 30, 2016, 05:42:52 AM
Quote from: mirth on September 30, 2016, 04:29:24 AM
Quote from: Gusington on September 29, 2016, 08:59:42 PM
To be honest...and I love the DA games...you-know-what beats it in every way to Sunday.
I know... I know...
You talking' 'bout this one?
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette4.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fwitcher%2Fimages%2F5%2F5c%2FAmulet_wilka.png%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20130502184127&hash=b481c91e753d189e21f9053daeccff42fb52ccf4)
yup
Quote from: Rayfer on September 29, 2016, 02:24:15 PM
....We are in a gaming golden age, no doubt about it.
There is certainly a huge flood of games available these days, not only new releases but also retro games that are being made available again. The sad part is that I (and probably every gamer) will not have time to play all those he or she would like to play.
The only reason that comes to mind that might prevent this period from being called a golden age of gaming is the existence of so many stinkers that are in the mix, but there have always been those.
The Witcher 3 is not only one of my favorite games ever, it is one of my favorite things ever. Just completed the Bloody Baron line, have played about 15 hours and the GOG utility tells me I have played through about 4% of the game (!!!)
I am planning on doing some secondary quests and then make my way to Novigrad. I am as excited to go there as I would be to go to Vienna or Prague or Moscow in real life.
Quote from: mirth on September 29, 2016, 07:37:08 PM
Wailing on thugs as Batman is very therapeutic.
Quote from: Gusington on September 29, 2016, 07:40:42 PM
I could use more of that.
Well, I hope you picked it up on sale while you could; but it'll be back soon enough with the fall/winter holiday sales on the way from GG and Steam (and no doubt other places with Steam key access).
But yes, it's super therapeutic; and whole modes of the game are set up to do
only that: whether in straight up fights, or in predator hunts. (You can also usually whale on thugs as other characters in those modes, except not in
Asylum, but Batman is still the best because he has the most skilz and tech to work with. As it should be. 8) )
Sorry The Witcher 3 would not allow me to get another game.
Quote from: Gusington on October 02, 2016, 08:50:38 PM
Sorry The Witcher 3 would not allow me to get another game.
I know what you mean Gus. My wife told me too not to buy any more games. Oh wait, that's not what you meant. :2funny:
^It is kinda sorta. Oh crap here she comes...
^Quick! Logout of here and google something productive like home improvements. Then she'll think you're doing good!
Humble Bundle has Company of Heroes plus its 2 expansions for $1. The Oberkommando West expansion for CoH2 is also included but you need to go to the next tier to get the base game.
https://www.humblebundle.com/company-of-heroes-10th-anniversary (https://www.humblebundle.com/company-of-heroes-10th-anniversary)
A lot of ridiculously epic WW2 in that bundle. :smitten:
CoH2 any good?
To be honest, I never quite got on with CoH1. I liked the storyline bit, but the skirmish/multiplayer battles always annoyed me as I found it difficult to track all my guys and production. Seemed like a lot of micro was necessary and it wasn't terribly convincing as a WWII game at that point other than the fact the units looked like WWII stuff. I tend to prefer the Men of War series I guess, including the Assault Squad 1 and 2 games.
Still, CoH all on Steam for a buck is an easy buy, just wondering if its worth a tenner to get the rest?
CoH2 is decent overall, but for me was a big letdown from the greatness that is the original CoH.
In truth there's not much difference between 2 and 1, with obvious exception of different theaters. Much of the changes in 2 are aesthetic and cosmetic, and in my view, are a step backward from 1. The games play very similarly -- very twitchy/clicky -- in essence, 'capture the flag' to cap sectors and advance over the map. It bears no resemblance to actual ww2 combat for the most part -- it's all cinematic "Saving Private Ryan" warfare -- which can be a lot of fun, in the case of CoH1. But for mostly intangible reasons, I find CoH2 dull and uninspired.
I still think CoH original holds up very well and is huge fun to play.
Quote from: sandman2575 on October 05, 2016, 09:39:32 AM
I still think CoH original holds up very well and is huge fun to play.
+1
I suppose I should add that while the CoH game engine is borrowed from Dawn of War 1, and plays superficially similarly, the experiences are pretty dang different. Liking one won't translate necessarily into liking the other, not even counting aesthetic/topical differences. I'm a mega-fan of DoW1; I only kind of like and respect CoH. It's very much the Cry of Duty / Medal of Honor of RTS games, with all that that entails good and... disputable.
Thanks gents. Will probably pick up the CoH1 deal then, to get it on Steam and to finally get the 2 expansions.
Quote from: Bardolph on October 05, 2016, 10:28:21 PM
Thanks gents. Will probably pick up the CoH1 deal then, to get it on Steam and to finally get the 2 expansions.
If you do, be sure to try out the BlitzKrieg mod. It really adds a lot to the game.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/blitzkrieg/downloads/blitzkrieg-v4860-full (http://www.moddb.com/mods/blitzkrieg/downloads/blitzkrieg-v4860-full)
EU4 is $10 on Steam.
*or* $25 for the whole Collection.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/
bunch of other sales there, too.
Crap, really? Must remain stalwart. EU games have always hated me anyway.
I hear you. I bought the whole EU IV shebang last year and I've done nothing more than the tutorials.
Quote from: Nefaro on October 13, 2016, 09:04:52 AM
EU4 is $10 on Steam.
*or* $25 for the whole Collection.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/
bunch of other sales there, too.
Just so you know, the EU4 "whole collection" does not include all 46 of the DLC.
Quote from: Greybriar on October 14, 2016, 06:18:49 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 13, 2016, 09:04:52 AM
EU4 is $10 on Steam.
*or* $25 for the whole Collection.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/236850/
bunch of other sales there, too.
Just so you know, the EU4 "whole collection" does not include all 46 of the DLC.
???
Didn't really check it, since I have much of it already.
There is an 'extreme' edition on sale on Steam that does include a lot of the DLC...
Task Force 1942: Surface Naval Action in the South Pacific is on sale at Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/329680/) for a mere $1.74 U.S. But I had better explain something to those who are unfamiliar with this title; Task Force 1942 is a DOS game developed & published by MicroProse and released in 1992. I don't know how well it has aged over the past twenty-four years, but it was a great game in its day.
Fans of games set in the Pacific theatre of operation during World War II might want to take a look at Task Force 1942. For $1.74 U.S. you can hardly go wrong.
Yeah, for $1.74 I'm in. Thanks!
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/station-generator
£2.61
a space station generator for RPGs, its on sale, very interesting app.
one for bbmike I think
Tabletop Simulator is 50% off on Steam this week. Most of the DLC is on sale too.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 18, 2016, 12:51:21 AM
Tabletop Simulator is 50% off on Steam this week. Most of the DLC is on sale too.
Thanks Silent , I was looking for something unusual to mess with, and as the DLCs were on offer too, it was the right time for me to knock over some dominos :)
now after playing it, I have to thank you again, its wey too much fun :) thx Silent
Battlefield 1 for 45.99 @ Green Man.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/518580/
Free VR game : Accounting (requires an HTC Vive)
Stellaris is 25% off on Steam this weekend ($29.99).
50% Off Weekend Sale on these modules:
Nevada Test and Training Range Map
DCS: Combined Arms
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
DCS: L-39 Albatros
DCS: P-51D Mustang
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/index.php?PAGEN_1=2
Of note:
Flaming Cliffs 3 is only $20.QuoteFC3 features the F-15C, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29A, MiG-29S, Su-25T, and Su-25
The F-15, Su-27, and some of the MiG-29 have had more recent updates. It's a good package. Plus, the saved keybinds are largely interchangeable between all those aircraft, with some small adjustments. O0
You don't need to own LOMAC anymore, either. It recently passed the 10 year mark of that oldie, so I guess whatever terms they had with Ubisoft must've ended then. ;)
Conquest of Elysium 4 25% off at humblebundle
Steam has Out of the Park Baseball 17 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/402430/) for $9.99 until Nov 3.
Steam has the first episode of Batman - The Telltale Series (http://store.steampowered.com/app/498240/?snr=1_620_4_1400_45_1) free for a limited time!
^hard to argue with that price
Thanks for the heads up.
Quote from: mirth on October 25, 2016, 05:33:15 PM
^hard to argue with that price
It does a decent job foisting a Batman reboot continuity into the TT narrative adventure series. It is also by a fair margin the most R-rated Batman game so far.
Paradox is having a sale on its games until Monday, October 31, 23:59 CET. Various % off depending on the title.
Couple of Borderlands games free for Xbox One if you have a Live account. Doesn't have to be the Gold level account.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/borderlands-the-handsome-collection-unlock-bundle/bvrk77xxgbwb
Fortresscraft: Evolved less than $5 on Steam for the next 4 days. A great sci-fi 3D procedurally generated survival-builder (with lots and lots of emphasis on the building design).
Gamersgate is running a Halloween sale -- mostly scruff titles, and the big games have been mostly bought here already and/or are too new to discount much (XCOM and XCOM2), but Mafia II (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MAFIA2-GN-EFIGS/mafia-ii) has been getting good press lately and it's 75% off to $7.50. (Steam key as you might expect.)
50% Off in the Halloween sale.
Through Monday.
Both on Steam and separately.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/
http://il2sturmovik.com/store/battle-of-stalingrad/
Quote from: Nefaro on October 28, 2016, 05:17:06 PM
50% Off in the Halloween sale.
Through Monday.
Both on Steam and separately.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/
http://il2sturmovik.com/store/battle-of-stalingrad/
ruh roh!
Quote from: Tuna on October 28, 2016, 07:54:30 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 28, 2016, 05:17:06 PM
50% Off in the Halloween sale.
Through Monday.
Both on Steam and separately.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/
http://il2sturmovik.com/store/battle-of-stalingrad/
ruh roh!
Only $12 here...not the steam version, but may be worth it..
https://www.kinguin.net/product/99992/il-2-sturmovik-battle-of-stalingrad-digital-download/
Knights of Honor on sale at Steam for 2.49...just bought it [for like the third time].
Quote from: Gusington on October 28, 2016, 08:07:49 PM
Knights of Honor on sale at Steam for 2.49...just bought it [for like the third time].
Thanks for the heads up.
Sure thing. Not sure how it fits in with their Halloween sale and I didn't get any notification for it (it's on my wish list) but hey...
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence (https://www.greenmangaming.com/deal-of-the-day/?utm_source=neolane&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016-11-02_RisingStar_MysteryPacks_Zachtronics_GoldenPack_USD&utm_content=DealoftheDay) is the Deal of the Day at Green Man Gaming. It is priced at $23.99 which is 60% off its regular price of $59.99.
Edit: The price was just reduced an additional 10% off!
I hate you.
Aww shit.
Don't do it! Wait for that Steam Christmas sale! :P
Wow...what to do
I WILL REMAIN STALWART.
Quote from: Gusington on November 02, 2016, 09:02:34 PM
I WILL REMAIN STALWART.
Stalwart, who are you and what have you done with Gus!?!
STALGUS.
Thank God it's not GUSWART...
GOG just begun their own massive sale, including a free copy of Little Big Adventure 2. :)
The Monstrous Fall Sale has started at GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/) with more deals every day.
Quote from: Greybriar on November 03, 2016, 08:23:21 AM
The Monstrous Fall Sale has started at GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/) with more deals every day.
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=3624.msg477429#msg477429
:P
Quote from: Tpek on November 03, 2016, 11:50:16 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on November 03, 2016, 08:23:21 AM
The Monstrous Fall Sale has started at GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/) with more deals every day.
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=3624.msg477429#msg477429
:P
TBF he did put a nice linky in....
Sorry about that, Tpek. I must have been blind not to have seen your post. :P
Another chance to get on the Graviteam Tactics bandwagon. Op Star bundle $5.99, think its the whole thing.
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/graviteam-tactics-bundle
dirt 3 complete edition is free at the humble store. good for a day and 22 hours right now!
Thanks for the heads-up! O0
Squad, which is still in Early Access, is on sale (Steam) with 50% off. Also, you can play it for free for the next three days. I think it's the first time I've seen it go on sale. Offer ends November 14.
Quote from: CptHowdy on November 10, 2016, 01:52:12 PM
dirt 3 complete edition is free at the humble store. good for a day and 22 hours right now!
Wheee! This is a great game. Always liked Codemasters for their rally games.
Thanks for heads up.
:bd:
Squad is worth giving a try.
We need a GrogSquad
Distant Worlds: Universe is currently 60% off on Steam for $23.99. That's the cheapest I've ever seen it.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/?snr=1_5_1100__1100
Quote from: Martok on November 16, 2016, 10:56:22 AM
Distant Worlds: Universe is currently 60% off on Steam for $23.99. That's the cheapest I've ever seen it.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/261470/?snr=1_5_1100__1100
I bought it last Christmas sale and STILL HAVE NOT PLAYED IT!
Bad, airboy! For your trasgressions, I sentence you to five lashes with a wet noodle and mandatory attendance to a Vogon poetry reading. :knuppel2:
Gamersgate is having a sale featuring some older notables (mostly Steam keys iirc):
Dominions 4 - 80% Off ($7)
Conquest Of Elysium 4 - 67% Off ($8)
The Age Of Decdence - 50% Off ($15)
Mount & Blade: Warband $6.78 + Napoleonic Wars $3.40
King Of Dragon Pass $6
Making History series (incl. The Great War) 50% off
Starpoint Gemini 2 - 80% off
IL-2: 1946 $2.50
Men Of War Series ~ $1 to $2.50 apiece
http://www.gamersgate.com/offers
There are some real gems in the GamersGate Offers (http://www.gamersgate.com/offers) Nefaro posted about.
Quote from: Nefaro on November 17, 2016, 10:09:30 AM
Gamersgate is having a sale featuring some older notables (mostly Steam keys iirc):
Dominions 4 - 80% Off ($7)
Conquest Of Elysium 4 - 67% Off ($8)
The Age Of Decdence - 50% Off ($15)
Mount & Blade: Warband $6.78 + Napoleonic Wars $3.40
King Of Dragon Pass $6
Making History series (incl. The Great War) 50% off
Starpoint Gemini 2 - 80% off
IL-2: 1946 $2.50
Men Of War Series ~ $1 to $2.50 apiece
http://www.gamersgate.com/offers
I was busy making my blastin Metal track https://soundcloud.com/user-313843909/do-it-like-me-not-like-the-monster when I happened upon Nefs List here wow been waiting for Dom4 price drop, its just a serial so all was fine, but CoE4 was a steam key, I will have to live with that now, Nef Thanks Id of missed probably one of the all time best games without seeing this thanks.
Quote from: gameleaper on November 20, 2016, 05:45:05 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on November 17, 2016, 10:09:30 AM
Gamersgate is having a sale featuring some older notables (mostly Steam keys iirc):
Dominions 4 - 80% Off ($7)
Conquest Of Elysium 4 - 67% Off ($8)
The Age Of Decdence - 50% Off ($15)
Mount & Blade: Warband $6.78 + Napoleonic Wars $3.40
King Of Dragon Pass $6
Making History series (incl. The Great War) 50% off
Starpoint Gemini 2 - 80% off
IL-2: 1946 $2.50
Men Of War Series ~ $1 to $2.50 apiece
http://www.gamersgate.com/offers
I was busy making my blastin Metal track https://soundcloud.com/user-313843909/do-it-like-me-not-like-the-monster when I happened upon Nefs List here wow been waiting for Dom4 price drop, its just a serial so all was fine, but CoE4 was a steam key, I will have to live with that now, Nef Thanks Id of missed probably one of the all time best games without seeing this thanks.
Some damn good prices in there. :notworthy:
I picked up Starpoint Gemini 2 Gold Pack for less than $10Cdn - can't complain at that price! :bd:
I bought Hitman: Complete from Steam yesterday as it was 50% off but the game sees my HOTAS stuff as a game controller and overrides mouse and keyboard inputs. There's no way to disable controller support from in-game and, as I don't want to crawl under the desk to pull 4 USB devices every time the urge to fire up Hitman hits me, I did my first ever Steam refund this morning.
Can't understand why some dev teams don't include the ability to disable controllers and/or remap keys. In my mind, these should be standard features on all PC games.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on November 21, 2016, 06:14:53 PM
I bought Hitman: Complete from Steam yesterday as it was 50% off but the game sees my HOTAS stuff as a game controller and overrides mouse and keyboard inputs. There's no way to disable controller support from in-game and, as I don't want to crawl under the desk to pull 4 USB devices every time the urge to fire up Hitman hits me, I did my first ever Steam refund this morning.
Can't understand why some dev teams don't include the ability to disable controllers and/or remap keys. In my mind, these should be standard features on all PC games.
Console-to-PC.
:knuppel2:
Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 on sale at Origin for 39.99 each. Dare I purchase both?
Quote from: Gusington on November 22, 2016, 05:03:40 PM
Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 on sale at Origin for 39.99 each. Dare I purchase both?
That's called a "sale"?!
:DD
I have a problem now anyway. I've gotten much better at not purchasing new games immediately. But now I have a backlog of games I am waiting on sales for...guess that's better than backlog of purchases already made and not played.
Humble bundle with a couple of interesting games. Legend of Grimrock2 ...this version has workshop and Dungeons2 for under $4. For $14 you get Grim Dawn.
https://www.humblebundle.com/nicks-staff-picks-bundle
Anyone play Legend of Grimrock 2 ? Played the first one and got most of the way through until the puzzles got on my nerves.
Quote from: -budd- on November 22, 2016, 10:10:47 PM
Humble bundle with a couple of interesting games. Legend of Grimrock2 ...this version has workshop and Dungeons2 for under $4. For $14 you get Grim Dawn.
https://www.humblebundle.com/nicks-staff-picks-bundle
Anyone play Legend of Grimrock 2 ? Played the first one and got most of the way through until the puzzles got on my nerves.
Yeah I was expecting Dungeon Master and got a cryptic quiz :(
Quote from: FlickJax on November 23, 2016, 03:04:43 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 22, 2016, 10:10:47 PM
Humble bundle with a couple of interesting games. Legend of Grimrock2 ...this version has workshop and Dungeons2 for under $4. For $14 you get Grim Dawn.
https://www.humblebundle.com/nicks-staff-picks-bundle
Anyone play Legend of Grimrock 2 ? Played the first one and got most of the way through until the puzzles got on my nerves.
Yeah I was expecting Dungeon Master and got a cryptic quiz :(
I bailed on the first one after about 6 levels, the puzzles got annoying as there were far to many of them.
I was thinking about migrating my Medieval 2 Total War (+ Kingdoms) to Steam at last, just for the convenience, when the Steam Sale rolls around again soon (possibly today).
Then I read somewhere on a thread (at Steam) that somehow the game can be registered from CD to Steam without purchase. That... that doesn't seem right? I haven't tried it yet. (I know a CD-installed game can be registered on Steam as a non-Steam game -- I think the guy may have done this and misunderstood what happened.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on November 23, 2016, 12:44:08 PM
I was thinking about migrating my Medieval 2 Total War (+ Kingdoms) to Steam at last, just for the convenience, when the Steam Sale rolls around again soon (possibly today).
Then I read somewhere on a thread (at Steam) that somehow the game can be registered from CD to Steam without purchase. That... that doesn't seem right? I haven't tried it yet. (I know a CD-installed game can be registered on Steam as a non-Steam game -- I think the guy may have done this and misunderstood what happened.)
No it's correct. It's to do with SEGA doing it because of Micro$oft doing a Windows update that stopped Secdrv.sys (their disk security DRM) on RTW, MTW2 and the dlc. Just put in your original disk validation code and you're good to go. All legit, I have done it as backup for my disks. I use a workaround on Cmd.exe to use my disks, so just use the Steam link as a backup. You may find using a work around actually better than Steam if you use mods, as some mods are incompatible with Steam anyway. PM me if you want details of the work around I use. It's simple to use.
Great! -- you saved me almost $13! 8)
XCOM 2 Digital Deluxe edition at Bundlestars for 28.49 for the next ~17 hours.
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/star-deal?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=22fb44c421-StarDeal_XCOM2_11_23_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-22fb44c421-424226561&mc_cid=22fb44c421&mc_eid=a93085c626
Steam has 7 Days to Die for $9.99! If you don't have it I highly recommend it.
^^ Ditto. Doesn't really have an endgame yet (last I played it), so it's more of a how-long-can-you-bear-to-survive-before-you-just-say-screw-it simulator. >:D
I will just put this here because I don't think it would get enough views being that its a black Friday and will end soon.
If you are looking for a SSD, Amazon has the Samsung 850 Evo 500GB SSD for 129.00. I paid about 150 for mine and am thinking about picking up another just because they are so awesome. If you haven't used a SSD once you do you will never go back to a HDD again.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on November 24, 2016, 01:55:22 PM
If you are looking for a SSD, Amazon has the Samsung 850 Evo 500GB SSD for 129.00. I paid about 150 for mine and am thinking about picking up another just because they are so awesome. If you haven't used a SSD once you do you will never go back to a HDD again.
Completely agree!
Last February, I bought a 960 GB Samsung SSD to replace an old 1.5 TB HDD that died and wholeheartedly love it even though the price was a little steep. Went from a boot time of 3 minutes to about 20 seconds on my seven year old PC and everything loads fast now.
Today I bought a 480 GB Sandisk SSD Plus to replace a small secondary 128 GB SSD that I bought two years ago and which is 90% full. The price was almost 50% off.
Dave Koch Sports black Friday sale
Annual Christmas Door Buster Sale!
By popular demand we're bringing back or Christmas Door Buster Sale this Friday starting at 8:00 AM Central time. No Thanksgiving day sales at Dave Koch Sports!
Please take a few moments to view the list of gift packs and special offers that will be part of this huge sale. The quantity available of each special gift pack is limited. Once an item reaches its limit it will no longer be available at the discounted price. Pricing and packages are available for online purchase only. Doors 'open' at 8:00 AM Central time Friday November 25 and close Monday evening at 11:00.
New this year, all purchases made on Friday will receive an additional 10% off and all purchases made before 11:00 AM Friday receive an extra 5% discount! Also, the first one million purchases qualify for a special free six pack(see below)!
Merry Christmas!
Dave
Dave Koch Sports
Free Christmas Six-Pack!
Every purchase made during the sale qualifies for this free collection:
* Baseball: 1891 American Association(NEW)
* Baseball: 1970's Franchise Best Collection(NEW)
* Football: 1950's Franchise Best Collection
* Basketball: 1980's Franchise Best Collection
* Hockey: 1960's Franchise Best Collection
* 1920's Golf Set
Important: Be sure to add this item to your cart before checkout!
Single Seasons - All Sports
Regular Price $19.95
Sale $7.38
Friday $6.64
Friday before 11:00 AM $6.31
Decades - All Sports
Regular Price $120.00
Sale $44.40
Friday $39.96
Friday before 11:00 AM $37.96
Golf Courses
Regular Price $10.00
Sale $5.30
Friday $4.77
Friday before 11:00 AM $4.53
Game Packages
Regular Price $29.00 to $69.00
Sale $26.10 to 62.10
Friday $23.49 to 55.89
Friday before 11:00 AM $22.31 to $53.10
Golf Deluxe Game Packages
Regular Price $188.00*
Sale $169.20*
Friday $152.28*
Friday before 11:00 AM $144.67*
*Price after automatic discount for exceeding $100.00
Winter Sports Game Package
Limited to the first 50 customers!
2016 Basketball Game - Deluxe (2015-16 season, plus 70-71 ABA, 84-85 Pro)
2016 Hockey Game - Deluxe (2015-16 season, plus 2002-03, 67-68)
1971-72 Pro Basketball
1958-59 Pro Basketball
1980 Olympic Hockey
1988-89 Pro Hockey
1955-56 Pro Hockey
Regular price $163.75, only $59.00 before discounts!
Gift Packages
Save up to 80%! Limited to the first 5 purchasers!
College Basketball 2000-2015 $139.00 (Reg 479.50)
College Football 2000-2015 $139.00 (479.50)
Baseball 1900-1949 $169 (997.50)
Baseball 1950-1999 $169.00 (997.50)
Baseball 1880-2015 $375.00 (1256.50)
Basketball 1950-1999 $169.00 (1058.00)
Pro Football 1950-1999 $169.00 (1199.00)
Pro Football 1920-2015 $299.00 (1652.00)
Pro Hockey(57 available seasons) $199.00 (957.00)
*Price after automatic discount for exceeding $100.00.
Save 10% on Friday and an extra 5% before 11:00 AM Friday!
Tycoon Simulator Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/tycoon-simulator-bundle) at Humble Bundle
Pay what you want:
- Train Simulator 2016
- RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe
- Out of the Park Baseball 17
Beat the average:
- Democracy 3 Collector's Edition
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
- Big Pharma
Pay $12 and also get:
- Youtubers Life (Early Access)
This bundle also includes the following coupon:
10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
Quote from: steve58 on November 29, 2016, 02:44:30 PM
Tycoon Simulator Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/tycoon-simulator-bundle) at Humble Bundle
Pay what you want:
- Train Simulator 2016
- RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe
- Out of the Park Baseball 17
Beat the average:
- Democracy 3 Collector's Edition
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
- Big Pharma
Pay $12 and also get:
- Youtubers Life (Early Access)
This bundle also includes the following coupon:
10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
^ Just saw that. Haven't bought a PC game in a while. TS '16, OOTP '17, CMS '16, and Big Pharma are all ones I've been interested in off and on.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on November 30, 2016, 09:26:37 AM
Quote from: steve58 on November 29, 2016, 02:44:30 PM
Tycoon Simulator Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/tycoon-simulator-bundle) at Humble Bundle
Pay what you want:
- Train Simulator 2016
- RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe
- Out of the Park Baseball 17
Beat the average:
- Democracy 3 Collector's Edition
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
- Big Pharma
Pay $12 and also get:
- Youtubers Life (Early Access)
This bundle also includes the following coupon:
10% off Humble Monthly for New Subscribers
^ Just saw that. Haven't bought a PC game in a while. TS '16, OOTP '17, CMS '16, and Big Pharma are all ones I've been interested in off and on.
OOTP is a steal at that price, I've taken to waiting for the inevitble sale or bundle on it each year but I think this is the cheapest a current version has ever gone for.
Big Pharma is a fun little game. Having worked in pharma it did make me laugh a bit at how daft the process lines were and how the "science" works but as a game I really enjoy it.
GOG just popped up a free offer in my email about an hour ago - Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition, available for the next 48 hours. Yes - free. :)
Includes the original NN and three expansions (Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark, and Kingmaker).
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 01, 2016, 03:12:58 PM
GOG just popped up a free offer in my email about an hour ago - Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition, available for the next 48 hours. Yes - free. :)
Includes the original NN and three expansions (Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark, and Kingmaker).
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=18327.0
Not the first time I've been ninja'd, nor the last I'm sure.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 01, 2016, 03:15:32 PM
Not the first time I've been ninja'd, nor the last I'm sure.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1081.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj349%2Flongblade%2FSmilies%2Fninjabattle.gif&hash=18215b4b9f83903d4e186077ef7ae8842ba596bd)
Humble Bundle has the Air Conflicts Collection (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/air-conflicts-collection) for $4.59 for the next ~19 hours. Already have Pacific Carriers, but tempted to pick it up just to grab Air Conflicts: Vietnam. ???
Air Conflict Collection includes:
Air Conflicts: Secret Wars
Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers
Air Conflicts: Vietnam
^oh crap
Damn. The Matrixgames sale is pretty righteous. CMANO for something silly like $27 or such. And so on!
Quote from: Toonces on December 02, 2016, 09:19:26 PM
Damn. The Matrixgames sale is pretty righteous. CMANO for something silly like $27 or such. And so on!
Agreed. I'm not sure how I get through this holiday season unscathed.
GoG has the best superhero game of all time: Freedom Force!
It is even on sale for less than $3.00.
This is an awesome, awesome game.
https://www.gog.com/game/freedom_force
Quote from: airboy on December 05, 2016, 08:55:53 PM
GoG has the best superhero game of all time: Freedom Force!
It is even on sale for less than $3.00.
This is an awesome, awesome game.
https://www.gog.com/game/freedom_force
+1,000
Hell you can buy em both for less than the cost of a Starbucks. Even though I have both already I will support this! O0
Kingdom Wars 2: Battles on sale at Steam for 6.45 and Alien: Isolation on sale at Green Man Gaming for 10.99. I just bought both.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is also on sale at Green Man for $28.79. Has excellent ratings over at Steam but I will wait a bit on that one.
Quote from: Gusington on December 06, 2016, 08:07:01 PM
Kingdom Wars 2: Battles on sale at Steam for 6.45 and Alien: Isolation on sale at Green Man Gaming for 10.99. I just bought both.
You going to wet your pants playing Alien: Isolation?
I stole some Depends from Windy.
He won't miss them. He buys them in case lots.
I agree. Oh and hey here is the funniest thing I've seen on the webz in the last 6 minutes:
^ I remember how much I hated Spaceballs when I first saw it; I didn't laugh once EXCEPT during that scene, which was frigging hilarious.
I've since warmed up to Spaceballs and quite enjoy it once in a while, but not so much at the time.
Just hearing that song brings me to tears of hilarity.
Amazon is having some board game deals today:
https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=lp_16043664011_gbph_tit_m-3_17e4_fcf804f3?rh=i%3Atoys-and-games%2Cn%3A16043664011%2Cn%3A16043664011&ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&node=16043664011
Derp, I guess that should go in the BOARDGAMING sales thread, though they are having some video game sales too:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/b/ref=pe_2793830_217895480_pe_prime_button_b/?node=5550343011&nocache=1481123072170
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 07, 2016, 10:06:00 AM
Amazon is having some board game deals today:
https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=lp_16043664011_gbph_tit_m-3_17e4_fcf804f3?rh=i%3Atoys-and-games%2Cn%3A16043664011%2Cn%3A16043664011&ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&node=16043664011
Derp, I guess that should go in the BOARDGAMING sales thread, though they are having some video game sales too:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/b/ref=pe_2793830_217895480_pe_prime_button_b/?node=5550343011&nocache=1481123072170
CIV VI is 45 for the day
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FEHJYUU/ref=pe_2822740_217897340_em_4p_0_im (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FEHJYUU/ref=pe_2822740_217897340_em_4p_0_im)
...nvm :-[
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 07, 2016, 08:01:30 AM
^ I remember how much I hated Spaceballs when I first saw it; I didn't laugh once EXCEPT during that scene, which was frigging hilarious.
I've since warmed up to Spaceballs and quite enjoy it once in a while, but not so much at the time.
You just didn't appreciate spoiled Jrewish princesses enough.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 07, 2016, 07:47:34 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 07, 2016, 08:01:30 AM
^ I remember how much I hated Spaceballs when I first saw it; I didn't laugh once EXCEPT during that scene, which was frigging hilarious.
I've since warmed up to Spaceballs and quite enjoy it once in a while, but not so much at the time.
You just didn't appreciate spoiled Jrewish princesses enough.
Perhaps Gus could have given me proper insight were we besties growing up. :dreamer:
I am the last person you want advice from.
Quote from: Gusington on December 07, 2016, 09:08:59 PM
I am the last person you want advice from.
I might have you beat in that department.
Hmm...
Well, if the subject of a "Jrewish" princess ever comes up, Gus will be the first one I go to for advice.
I'm pretty sure (even checked on IMDB) that it was Druish Princess.
It was. I found Gus's interpretation amusing though. ;D
Quote from: Tpek on December 08, 2016, 02:07:33 AM
I'm pretty sure (even checked on IMDB) that it was Druish Princess.
It was Mel Brooks. The spelling doesn't matter as much as the pronunciation. :D
Just got the email I have been waiting for...Warhammer TW is on sale at Steam for 44.99...do any of you know of it on sale for less elsewhere that's legit? Any chance the discount will be deeper at the holiday sale? I hope the DLCs are on sale too. I think I am going in.
Quote from: Gusington on December 08, 2016, 03:08:46 PM
Just got the email I have been waiting for...Warhammer TW is on sale at Steam for 44.99...do any of you know of it on sale for less elsewhere that's legit? Any chance the discount will be deeper at the holiday sale? I hope the DLCs are on sale too. I think I am going in.
I'm not even sure how many other places TW Warhammer is being sold, besides Steam. Makes me wonder what's up. ???
I expected a small discount for the base game, during the Xmas sale. Would probably be about the same.
Not sure if any of it's DLC will be on sale then. I'm hoping it is, because those are some of the few things I've been looking for on these Holiday Sales. Those, and perhaps another DCS sale so I can pick up a MiG-21bis. >:D
(Kinguin has some keys for under $40.)
Found this but can't tell if it's legit. For a 5 dollah difference I will go with what I can trust.
https://www.scdkey.com/total-war-warhammer-steam-cd-key_1242-20.html?gclid=CKrR25rm5dACFYePswodIK8KLg
pre-christmas sale at Gamersgate........https://www.gamersgate.com/offers its christmas, be good to your self get a new game ;)
distant worlds universe at bundlestars $19.79
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/star-deal
says 11 hours left or until keys run out!
Quote from: Gusington on December 08, 2016, 06:57:17 PM
Found this but can't tell if it's legit. For a 5 dollah difference I will go with what I can trust.
https://www.scdkey.com/total-war-warhammer-steam-cd-key_1242-20.html?gclid=CKrR25rm5dACFYePswodIK8KLg
Only $32 here...
http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/total-war-warhammer-pc-cd-key-steam
I knew...KNEW...that you would find that. That brings the price down significantly, including the two DLCS...I think I am in again.
When you subscribe, you'll immediately receive Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide + DLC with more to come and enjoy 10% off in the Humble Store!
humblebundle has a $33 game when you subscribe.
Oriental Empires at $20.09 in the Steam sale until the 19th.
A very polished early access, what's missing (apart from a few minor glitches) is the multiplayer. I've been having a lot of fun playing it, and I think the key is not to take what you see on the screen too literally.
Total War: Warhammer
33% Off at Bundle Stars ($39.99)
-Today Only, while supplies last-
http://www.bundlestars.com/en/star-deal
Can still probably find it a bit cheaper at reseller sites but some don't like to use those, so ..
I shall put my fingers in my ears and whistle through the whole of the afternoon.
Green Man Gaming just started a Winter Sale.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/winter-sale/
Looks like some good discounts in there.
humblebundle have got an Xmas bundle offer, lots of games + the bundle gets added to everyday through xmas, but Its pricy if you don't want thoses particular games
Quote from: gameleaper on December 13, 2016, 10:57:35 PM
humblebundle have got an Xmas bundle offer, lots of games + the bundle gets added to everyday through xmas, but Its pricy if you don't want thoses particular games
Link (https://www.humblebundle.com/yogscast-jingle-jam)
Quote from: Philippe on December 12, 2016, 03:50:24 PM
Oriental Empires at $20.09 in the Steam sale until the 19th.
A very polished early access, what's missing (apart from a few minor glitches) is the multiplayer. I've been having a lot of fun playing it, and I think the key is not to take what you see on the screen too literally.
Another game I've not spent nearly as much time with as I've wanted to. What time I *have* spent playing OE, though, I've enjoyed.
Quote from: bob48 on December 12, 2016, 04:23:59 PM
I shall put my fingers in my ears and whistle through the whole of the afternoon.
Well that might get you through one day, perhaps. Am curious as to how you make it through the rest. >:D
Dominions 4 is a super cheap special currently over at Gamersgate 85% off(£4.05 to us somewhere near Europe but not in it.) Also there are rumblings of a game in the opponents wanted section of this very site so might be a good time to try it?
Quote from: mkivcs on December 15, 2016, 08:01:00 AM
Dominions 4 is a super cheap special currently over at Gamersgate 85% off(£4.05 to us somewhere near Europe but not in it.) Also there are rumblings of a game in the opponents wanted section of this very site so might be a good time to try it?
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension is 85% off--$5.25 here in the U.S.--for the next 6 Days 21 Hours at GamersGate (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA-STEAM/).
Don't know if anyone posted this but Order of Battle is free on Slitherine.
http://www.slitherine.com/store/?p=19&a=3&pt=1
Quote from: Marty Ward on December 15, 2016, 02:56:59 PM
Don't know if anyone posted this but Order of Battle is free on Slitherine.
http://www.slitherine.com/store/?p=19&a=3&pt=1
Not entirely :
The free version of the game gives you access to the unique Boot Camp campaign as well as a taste of the first chapter of every other campaign pack. This means that new free missions will appear as soon as a new campaign gets released!
The campaigns : U.S. Pacific Rising Sun U.S. Marines Morning Sun Winter War Blitzkrieg
But many of them are on sale http://www.slitherine.com/store/?k=order+of+battle&m=&g=&p=19&v=&t=&d=&a=3&pt=1&searchSubmit=Begin+Search
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 15, 2016, 03:35:57 PM
Quote from: Marty Ward on December 15, 2016, 02:56:59 PM
Don't know if anyone posted this but Order of Battle is free on Slitherine.
http://www.slitherine.com/store/?p=19&a=3&pt=1
Not entirely :
The free version of the game gives you access to the unique Boot Camp campaign as well as a taste of the first chapter of every other campaign pack. This means that new free missions will appear as soon as a new campaign gets released!
The campaigns : U.S. Pacific Rising Sun U.S. Marines Morning Sun Winter War Blitzkrieg
But many of them are on sale http://www.slitherine.com/store/?k=order+of+battle&m=&g=&p=19&v=&t=&d=&a=3&pt=1&searchSubmit=Begin+Search
I just downloaded it yesterday but didn't have a chance to look at it. But it was free and I'll buy anything that's free! :)
Wings Over Flanders Fields: Ultimate Edition is on sale for 25% off: Wings Over Flanders Fields (http://www.wingsoverflandersfields.com/)
"CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 25% discount for WINGS OVER FLANDERS FIELDS: ULTIMATE EDITION"
Kinguin has a big sale. (http://www.kinguin.net/glitch-sale)
Going cheap, up to 85% off. Like Door Kickers ($2.58), Elite: Dangerous ($15)
Or ~50% off like Kerbal Space Program and Civ 6.
Make sure you check the region is right.
edit:
IL-2: Battle Of Stalingrad = $12
Endless Legend = $6
Total War: Attila - $10
Shadow Tactics $17
Etc
Is Kinguin legit? They have a lot of gray market Russian codes.
Quote from: Nefaro on December 16, 2016, 01:48:14 PM
Kinguin has a big sale. (http://www.kinguin.net/glitch-sale)
Going cheap, up to 85% off. Like Door Kickers ($2.58), Elite: Dangerous ($15)
Or ~50% off like Kerbal Space Program and Civ 6.
Make sure you check the region is right.
I take it you've ordered from them before, Nef? Never heard of them myself but there are some great deals there...
See my post above yours.
But did you read it?
Quote from: Gusington on December 16, 2016, 01:57:40 PM
But did you read it?
Pffffft....what's this "read" thing you speak of?
Ok - just be careful 💀
Probably worse than that.
I can't imagine worse than sitting through 20 minutes of Gabe memes. I've tried, Lord knows.
Quote from: Gusington on December 16, 2016, 01:50:30 PM
Is Kinguin legit? They have a lot of gray market Russian codes.
I've purchased a few North American Steam games there in the past. No problems.
Just gotta make sure you get the right region.
Edit:
I've purchased three Steam games there, in the past four years. The keys showed up instantly in the 'Library' section of my account there.
The 'buyer protection' option on each looks like a scam. Like a Best Buy warranty.
Quote from: Gusington on December 16, 2016, 01:50:30 PM
Is Kinguin legit? They have a lot of gray market Russian codes.
If you live in Europe you can get Mafia III for 80% off (9.79 € !!!) https://www.kinguin.net/product/623745/mafia-iii-eu-steam-cd-key/
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Uplay (worldwide ) for 5,79 € https://www.kinguin.net/product/614740/assassin-s-creed-iv-black-flag-uplay-cd-key/
Tried them a few times in the past without issues ...
Pay attention to the region
and the seller rating.
Used kinguin for a long time, never an issue
Kinguin love you long time.
Green Man Gaming is running a special of 43% off the Cadet and Colonel Editions of Hearts of Iron IV (https://www.greenmangaming.com/search/Hearts%20of%20Iron%20IV).
Although I have a phobia of many Paradox strategy games, my interest in Hearts of Iron IV has been piqued by the soon to come WWI mod...how you fellers feel about HoV IV in general?
I have it an honest try but I think I was too invested in HOI III and I found that I didn't care for the direction they took IV in. IV automates too much for my tastes as I feel it strips control away from me. I spend for time getting frustrated with the battle planner than I do appreciating it because it constantly moves troops across my front lines to places where I don't want them to be. Then I have to go in and fiddle with the planner to make a bunch of smaller plans therein nullifying the intent of the planner which was to limit much of the micro management tedium from III. I also miss the wonderfully detailed tech trees/development cycles from III. IV's aren't nearly as detailed and feel too simplistic and generic to me.
Wow the few Paradox strategy games I have committed a few hours to years ago already felt like they were playing themselves with little/no input from me...
Quote from: Gusington on December 17, 2016, 12:56:39 PM
Although I have a phobia of many Paradox strategy games, my interest in Hearts of Iron IV has been piqued by the soon to come WWI mod...how you fellers feel about HoV IV in general?
Too bad you chose the HOI series as your main interest into Pdox games. The most problematic AI in any Paradox series, along with all the design & outcome complaints. :hide:
^That's what I've been reading. Haven't played an HoI since the first one.
Quote from: Gusington on December 17, 2016, 03:56:57 PM
^That's what I've been reading. Haven't played an HoI since the first one.
You quit too soon.
Hearts of Iron II is probably the best of the series. But even I don't play it anymore--there are too many other games I like better.
And another pre festive Bargain Kerbal Space Program £10.19 on this side of the Atlantic and no doubt similarly discounted in other lands.https://kerbalspaceprogram.com/ (https://kerbalspaceprogram.com/)
Greybriar have you played HoI IV?
Quote from: Gusington on December 17, 2016, 07:20:55 PM
Greybriar have you played HoI IV?
No. I'm waiting for it and all its DLC to go on sale for 75% off (or more) before I take the plunge.
Quote from: Greybriar on December 17, 2016, 08:54:09 PM
Quote from: Gusington on December 17, 2016, 07:20:55 PM
Greybriar have you played HoI IV?
No. I'm waiting for it and all its DLC to go on sale for 75% off (or more) before I take the plunge.
O0
chrono.gg (https://www.chrono.gg/) has
The Seven Years War (1756-1763) for $10 for the next ~21 hours.
I've never used them so can't vouch for them. For whatever its worth, their site does show up on IsThereAnyDeal (https://isthereanydeal.com/) which is where I saw the deal...
Quote
What is Chrono.gg?
Chrono.gg is a daily deal site built by passionate gamers dedicated to curating the best games around and providing them to people at incredible prices. Our model is simple. Every 24 hours, right at 9AM Pacific, we start selling a really cool high quality game at a super low price. Your time and hard-earned money are important to us, so we've built Chrono.gg from the ground up to provide an easy, straightforward, and trustworthy place to buy awesome games.
Game developers and publishers are also important to us. That's why we work directly with them and will never sell "grey market" keys or work with 3rd-party resellers. Rest assured that any purchase on Chrono.gg directly supports the developers of the game.
Where do your keys come from?
For all of our deals we work directly with the publisher or developer. We decide on the sale price together and they send us all of the keys we sell.
https://chrono.gg/support
Armada Discount Pack - Holiday 2016 : now only $3,025.00 ( https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Combos/Armada-Discount-Pack-Holiday-2016 )
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 19, 2016, 03:43:49 AM
Armada Discount Pack - Holiday 2016 : now only $3,025.00 ( https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Combos/Armada-Discount-Pack-Holiday-2016 )
What the actual f*ck??!?!?
That sound you hear - that's jarhead reaching for his credit card
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 19, 2016, 07:19:30 AM
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 19, 2016, 03:43:49 AM
Armada Discount Pack - Holiday 2016 : now only $3,025.00 ( https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Combos/Armada-Discount-Pack-Holiday-2016 )
What the actual f*ck??!?!?
I know! And I felt bad about buying WiF when it was on sale! :o
It's that extra 25.00 that still makes it seem unrealistic 😎
CR can fuck a duck as far as I'm concerned. His pricing"scheme" for star citizen has been nothing short of criminal.
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 19, 2016, 03:43:49 AM
Armada Discount Pack - Holiday 2016 : now only $3,025.00 ( https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Combos/Armada-Discount-Pack-Holiday-2016 )
Unbelievable!!
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 19, 2016, 07:27:00 AM
That sound you hear - that's jarhead reaching for his credit card
No way in hell. I much rather go for the "completionist pack" for a mere $15,000.
Lol, the mans got enough money - just finish the game already
Quote from: undercovergeek on December 19, 2016, 01:00:00 PM
Lol, the mans got enough money - just finish the game already
Actually, I remember one day, not too long ago, I bothered to read one of the many periodical emails they send.
And the underlying message of it was, that they've been running out of funds.
In all fairness, they do have over 300 employees spread across 4 international offices. They employ some of the brightest minds in the industry and have accomplished some amazing things. But yeah, to burn through over 100 million quid is quite a feat.
Sounds like Ion Storm all over again.
JH just typed 'quid.'
Bundle Stars has started there .....WINTER SALE ::) ... https://www.bundlestars.com/en/ ...put wintersale10 in at checkout for an extra 10%
Quote from: Gusington on December 19, 2016, 06:35:25 PM
JH just typed 'quid.'
It rubs off after a time.
I openly referred to some entity as "bloody d---holes" awhile back, and someone asked me if it I'd turned British.
I dunno - Bawb has been around for quite a while now.
Quote from: Gusington on December 20, 2016, 10:02:01 AM
I dunno - Bawb has been around for quite a while now.
Moustache rides rub off
all the time.
:buck2:
Alien Isolation Collection (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/star-deal) (base game plus all DLC) is only $10.49 right now over at Bundle Stars.
FYI, though:
QuoteThis Product will NOT activate in the following regions:
China, Taiwan, Province of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Korea, Republic of, Turkey, Russian Federation, Canada.
Poor Canada...
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 20, 2016, 09:50:54 PM
Alien Isolation Collection (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/star-deal) (base game plus all DLC) is only $10.49 right now over at Bundle Stars.
FYI, though:
QuoteThis Product will NOT activate in the following regions:
China, Taiwan, Province of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Korea, Republic of, Turkey, Russian Federation, Canada.
Poor Canada...
Fuck. Ten Fity is hard to pass up.
Exactly.
Forgot to mention, it's only good for another 13 hours, this deal. But I'm sure someone will mimic it at some point in the next few weeks.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 20, 2016, 10:07:39 PM
Exactly.
Forgot to mention, it's only good for another 13 hours, this deal. But I'm sure someone will mimic it at some point in the next few weeks.
Whore
You don't already have Alien Isolation?
Quote from: Gusington on December 20, 2016, 10:24:54 PM
You don't already have Alien Isolation?
Not yet. I've been trying to play Witcher 3.
That is a valid excuse for anything.
Deus Ex Mankind Divided is on sale on Steam - 67% off taking the game from £39.99 to £13.99
Has it started?
On my son's computer was a big counter that said 18 plus hours
GOG.com is having a Goodbuy 2016 sale (https://www.gog.com/).
DCS Salehttp://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Quote
DCS World Christmas Sale - up to 60% off!
You've waited all year for the big sale discounts, and they are here today with the start of our Christmas Sale! Get 40% off on all DCS World E-Shop items, with the following exceptions:
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 - 60% off
DCS: Combined Arms - 60 % off
DCS: Hawk by VEAO - 60% off
DCS: MiG-21bis – 50% off
DCS: A-10C Warthog - 50% off
DCS: Black Shark 2 – 50% off
DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map – 30% off
DCS: F-5E Tiger II – 30% off
DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX - 20% off
All Campaigns – 50% off
Not exactly a sale, but Aspyr's giveaway
QuoteAnnouncing the 12 Days of Code Giveaways!
Starting December 25th, Aspyr will be giving away Steam codes every day until January 5th. You know how that 12 Days of Christmas song just keeps getting longer as it goes? Well that's how this giveaway works!
Every day, we'll be adding a game to the list of codes that winners will get. The Day 1 winner gets 1 code, and the Day 12 winner gets 12 codes! This one time entry guarantees that you are in the drawing to win for all 12 days! Age and region restrictions apply.
Just enter by logging into your Aspyr account and pressing the contest opt-in button!
Wanna guess which game we're giving away first? It has something to do with the number 6... or should we say VI.
^ Do you have a link for that? I can't find it in a Google search, nor on Aspyr's page either. ???
^BC, I found the link:
http://aspyr.com/12days_aspyr?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Day1&utm_term=12Promo
Quote from: steve58 on December 26, 2016, 09:08:41 AM
^BC, I found the link:
http://aspyr.com/12days_aspyr?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Day1&utm_term=12Promo
Thank you sir!
GamersGate (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) is offering World War 1 Centennial Edition for $2.00 U.S. (90% off).
Quote from: Greybriar on December 29, 2016, 07:57:32 PM
GamersGate (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition) is offering World War 1 Centennial Edition for $2.00 U.S. (90% off).
Grabbed it, thanks!
Really tempted to pick up Titan Fall 2 for only $24 at CDKEYS.....
http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/titanfall-2-pc-cd-key-origin
But on the fence since really finding it hard to complete these types of games anymore even if they look cool......but for that price.....hhhmmm..
GET IT
Leaning towards a "no go" for me...although might be a great game, especially at that price, just don't find myself completing these types of games much, or even coming close. Fun to play initially, but I then just run to the next shiny toy.
I love shiny toys.
Quote from: Gusington on December 31, 2016, 02:46:27 PM
I love shiny toys.
Did you buy Alien: Isolation?
I'm too much of a girly man to actually open the game and try it. :(
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 31, 2016, 06:33:41 PM
Quote from: Gusington on December 31, 2016, 02:46:27 PM
I love shiny toys.
Did you buy Alien: Isolation?
I'm too much of a girly man to actually open the game and try it. :(
I played it.
Small girls could have been more masculine than me during it
Yeah, I totally understand.
I bought the silly thing with all its DLCs on super sale here a week or so ago, but have I started a game yet? Nyet.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on December 31, 2016, 06:59:44 PM
Yeah, I totally understand.
I bought the silly thing with all its DLCs on super sale here a week or so ago, but have I started a game yet? Nyet.
Oh for f-sakes put on some pants (preferably not yoga pants) and play the game like a man playing a female protagonist.
I bought it. I am not afraid.
And yet we hear nothing about you playing it yet.
I am not embarrassed to admit I quit once the game had me chasing the Alien unarmed through conduit.
...I probably should be embarrassed to admit this, but I'm not. Even though officially the Alien hadn't even yet appeared in the game!
Don't pressure me Pratt I have a long gaming to-do list!
XCOM2 is $12 USD if you sign up for the Humble Monthly bundle. You'll get a bunch of random games on Feb 7th if you sign up. I just did. I suspect I'll have some keys to give away come Feb 8th.
https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly (https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly)
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 07, 2017, 06:32:33 AM
XCOM2 is $12 USD if you sign up for the Humble Monthly bundle. You'll get a bunch of random games on Feb 7th if you sign up. I just did. I suspect I'll have some keys to give away come Feb 8th.
https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly (https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly)
I believe this is the one that gets me to sign up too. Also don't discount the indie titles that are usually packed with... There's a lot of good or at least enjoyable games out there that didn't have a multi million dollar budget
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 07, 2017, 06:32:33 AM
XCOM2 is $12 USD if you sign up for the Humble Monthly bundle. You'll get a bunch of random games on Feb 7th if you sign up. I just did. I suspect I'll have some keys to give away come Feb 8th.
https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly (https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly)
I was just about to post this. I'm in. $12 for XCOM 2 was too good to pass up.
The Seven Years War is 50% off at Greenmangaming today.
https://www.greenmangaming.com/deal-of-the-day/ (https://www.greenmangaming.com/deal-of-the-day/)
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CDKeys has Elder Scrolls online Tamriel addition for 9.99
http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/elder-scrolls-online-tamriel-unlimited-multiple-windows-and-mac-pc-cd-key?gclid=CKSM8ZeGutECFYmEswodzgUEAw
They also have Gold addtion for 29.99
Is Elder Scrolls: Online any good? How does it compare to the SP games?
I like TES:O, but it's a hell of a lot 'busier' than Skyrim. So much so that I have trouble with my immersion being broken all the time. (This is partly rectified by short missions in independent instances where other players can't get in; naturally these tend to be more plot oriented. But these instances often need a group of parties.)
Another problem is that enemies scale directly to your level wherever you are, which makes it harder to feel like you're really growing in capabilities. The developers had to do this when they opened up world travel for all players more broadly (the Tamriel One initiative), so overpowered players wouldn't feel too bored and lower level players wouldn't accidentally stumble into an area that would nuke them.
Still, the art assets are (somewhat?) up to par, and the gameplay while a little different should be familiar. It has important lore tie-ins if you care about that sort of thing -- it's basically a prequel to Skyrim and, if I understand correctly, Oblivion. It has a lot to fiddle around doing, and the sidequests (as far as I've gotten) develop local area narratives which in turn relate to the overarching story. The voice acting for even minor characters is pretty high quality and there's a ton of it. It could be a lot, lot worse.
Just be prepared to see people flitting around every damn where in gaudy outfits and unspeakable superpowers, running on top of their camels (an unfixed graphic bug), cuing up to talk to the secret agent you're supposed to be talking to and clearly for the same reason.
(I don't know why, maybe because things are spread out more or the population has generally moved more toward the 'front-line' of the plot, or maybe just because things aren't so flashy in-your-face there, but this sort of thing doesn't bother me as much in Lord of the Rings Online. Which by the way is free, with advancement modules often on sale for cheap. O0 )
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 11, 2017, 02:45:43 PM
I like TES:O, but it's a hell of a lot 'busier' than Skyrim. So much so that I have trouble with my immersion being broken all the time. (This is partly rectified by short missions in independent instances where other players can't get in; naturally these tend to be more plot oriented. But these instances often need a group of parties.)
Another problem is that enemies scale directly to your level wherever you are, which makes it harder to feel like you're really growing in capabilities. The developers had to do this when they opened up world travel for all players more broadly (the Tamriel One initiative), so overpowered players wouldn't feel too bored and lower level players wouldn't accidentally stumble into an area that would nuke them.
Still, the art assets are (somewhat?) up to par, and the gameplay while a little different should be familiar. It has important lore tie-ins if you care about that sort of thing -- it's basically a prequel to Skyrim and, if I understand correctly, Oblivion. It has a lot to fiddle around doing, and the sidequests (as far as I've gotten) develop local area narratives which in turn relate to the overarching story. The voice acting for even minor characters is pretty high quality and there's a ton of it. It could be a lot, lot worse.
Just be prepared to see people flitting around every damn where in gaudy outfits and unspeakable superpowers, running on top of their camels (an unfixed graphic bug), cuing up to talk to the secret agent you're supposed to be talking to and clearly for the same reason.
(I don't know why, maybe because things are spread out more or the population has generally moved more toward the 'front-line' of the plot, or maybe just because things aren't so flashy in-your-face there, but this sort of thing doesn't bother me as much in Lord of the Rings Online. Which by the way is free, with advancement modules often on sale for cheap. O0 )
I've never tried ESO, but I have played LoTR (but YEARS ago)
Which of the two is more solo friendly, in your opinion?
I'm relatively early in both games; not out of the Shire/West areas yet in LotR, somewhere in the Shivering Isle plotline for ESO. Both have been very solo friendly so far.
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 11, 2017, 07:49:25 PM
I'm relatively early in both games; not out of the Shire/West areas yet in LotR, somewhere in the Shivering Isle plotline for ESO. Both have been very solo friendly so far.
Thanks Jason
Since I know I have a LoTR account I'm going to see if I can't try and recover it....not sure how, but it's worth a shot!
Quote from: acctingman on January 11, 2017, 07:56:48 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 11, 2017, 07:49:25 PM
I'm relatively early in both games; not out of the Shire/West areas yet in LotR, somewhere in the Shivering Isle plotline for ESO. Both have been very solo friendly so far.
Thanks Jason
Since I know I have a LoTR account I'm going to see if I can't try and recover it....not sure how, but it's worth a shot!
Just read an RPS article today that says Turbine's MMO games.... LOTRO and DDO... are going to be taken over by new "indie" companies ran by the developers of said games. Says they plan to continue adding stuff to them.
Without a doubt, I leveled my characters in LOTRO further than any other MMO in existence. But by the time they jumbled everything up, by switching to the free-to-play model, I had hit burnout from non-stop playing for so long. Had spent some long & intense hours in LOTRO, including Closed Beta.
Which kinda sucks because I completely lost touch with a wonderful group of fun-loving guildies who were just as casual as I but we still managed to finish a lot of the gated group content. Server mergers ensured I'd not likely find them again after ours was shut down and characters had to be moved by guesswork the next time I logged in a few years later.
Haven't played LOTRO in years, although I recently loaded it back up on my desktop after grabbing a couple expansions on sale awhile back. Was always a good one to just sit back and engage my brain with relaxing hacking & looting of digital beings. :))
After logging back in, I'm so lost. Between all the confusing FreeToP stuff, and all the new area additions, the only thing I really know is that my old top-level characters are probably nowhere near top-level anymore. ;D
Quote from: Nefaro on January 11, 2017, 09:27:55 PM
Quote from: acctingman on January 11, 2017, 07:56:48 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 11, 2017, 07:49:25 PM
I'm relatively early in both games; not out of the Shire/West areas yet in LotR, somewhere in the Shivering Isle plotline for ESO. Both have been very solo friendly so far.
Thanks Jason
Since I know I have a LoTR account I'm going to see if I can't try and recover it....not sure how, but it's worth a shot!
Just read an RPS article today that says Turbine's MMO games.... LOTRO and DDO... are going to be taken over by new "indie" companies ran by the developers of said games. Says they plan to continue adding stuff to them.
Without a doubt, I leveled my characters in LOTRO further than any other MMO in existence. But by the time they jumbled everything up, by switching to the free-to-play model, I had hit burnout from non-stop playing for so long. Had spent some long & intense hours in LOTRO, including Closed Beta.
Which kinda sucks because I completely lost touch with a wonderful group of fun-loving guildies who were just as casual as I but we still managed to finish a lot of the gated group content. Server mergers ensured I'd not likely find them again after ours was shut down and characters had to be moved by guesswork the next time I logged in a few years later.
Haven't played LOTRO in years, although I recently loaded it back up on my desktop after grabbing a couple expansions on sale awhile back. Was always a good one to just sit back and engage my brain with relaxing hacking & looting of digital beings. :))
After logging back in, I'm so lost. Between all the confusing FreeToP stuff, and all the new area additions, the only thing I really know is that my old top-level characters are probably nowhere near top-level anymore. ;D
I know how you feel Nefaro
I had the same exact experience with EQ and WoW. I played with the same group of people for 10+ years. Haven't played wow in a while and all my friends got married and had babies, so no more gaming for them!
As much as I played the HELL out of wow, nothing beats the lore of LoTR and I want to get back into VERY casual MMO'ing and can't think of a better game to do it in!
"Got married and had babies" that's when you really start your gaming career! :crazy2:
Oh look, a sale! :bd: Winter Sale has started at Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store)...
Quote from: steve58 on January 12, 2017, 01:38:43 PM
Oh look, a sale! :bd: Winter Sale has started at Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store)...
I think Humble Bundle was offering the Pathfinder RPG books for ridiculous prices here recently, also.
Yeah, they just re-listed the Pathfinder RPG books sale again yesterday.
Quote from: steve58 on January 12, 2017, 01:38:43 PM
Oh look, a sale! :bd: Winter Sale has started at Humble Bundle Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store)...
..and a freebie (
DiRT Showdown (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/dirt-showdown-free-game)) for the next day or so.
Quote from: Tuna on January 12, 2017, 06:27:26 AM
"Got married and had babies" that's when you really start your gaming career! :crazy2:
Before or after you lock them in a car and push it into the river? :))
Because it's not as easy to sell your babies on the black market as they'd have you believe.
seen a really interesting game cheap, if your into proper RPGs
7 Mages , its turn-based and on sale for £2.50 at humblebundle.com
The epic RPG 7 Mages in the tradition of the greatest classics of the genre takes you around the magical island of Roven. You will visit gloomy crypts beneath the city, cross an icy mountain pass, submerge beneath the surface of the ocean and venture into the guts of a dead dragon. And lots more too! The game offers unique and very tactical turn-based combat with the option to split up your team, use combat magic, elemental magic and all-new musical magic.
Current Humble Bundle is worth a look.
For $1 get Victor Vran + 2 more, beat the average to unlock Rust, Shadowrun Hong Kong and Stronghold Crusader 2, $10+ gets you Homeworld Remastered.
https://www.humblebundle.com/best-of-2016-bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/best-of-2016-bundle)
Wow...that's a good one.
YEAH IT IS
I KNOW!!!
Let's get it!!
And not play it!
It's a superlative sale...
except that I already own 2/3's of those games.
Quote from: jamus34 on January 25, 2017, 08:49:29 PM
It's a superlative sale...
except that I already own 2/3's of those games.
Same here otherwise I would be all over it.
Actually I checked and I turns out I only have 2.... There will be codes incoming
Quote from: Nefaro on January 12, 2017, 06:47:21 PM
Quote from: Tuna on January 12, 2017, 06:27:26 AM
"Got married and had babies" that's when you really start your gaming career! :crazy2:
Before or after you lock them in a car and push it into the river? :))
duuuuuuuuuuuude #:-)
Now I know how Brant feels when he reads some of my posts... :D
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 26, 2017, 08:51:55 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on January 12, 2017, 06:47:21 PM
Quote from: Tuna on January 12, 2017, 06:27:26 AM
"Got married and had babies" that's when you really start your gaming career! :crazy2:
Before or after you lock them in a car and push it into the river? :))
duuuuuuuuuuuude #:-)
Now I know how Brant feels when he reads some all of my posts... :D
FTFY
bbmike, you're far too kind... O:-)
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on January 26, 2017, 08:51:55 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on January 12, 2017, 06:47:21 PM
Quote from: Tuna on January 12, 2017, 06:27:26 AM
"Got married and had babies" that's when you really start your gaming career! :crazy2:
Before or after you lock them in a car and push it into the river? :))
duuuuuuuuuuuude #:-)
Now I know how Brant feels when he reads some of my posts... :D
It all comes back around doesn't it?
Circle of life, bitches!
:))
Hahaha
Trainz: A New Era is being offered for $9.99 U.S. at the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/trainz-a-new-era).
TW: Attila on sale at Bundle stars for $9.99
^Oh my...well worth it for that price.
Quote from: Gusington on January 26, 2017, 04:48:00 PM
^Oh my...well worth it for that price.
Yeah...I've been good (besides my Matrix purchases) for a while now. Between Attila, the recent Humble Bundle and Xcom 2 leading point on the Humble Monthly my willpower is waning.
That said I'll be glaring at a $500 repair bill for my fridge in a week...so that tempers things a bit for me.
Who needs fresh produce when you have discounted games?
I have not been so good lately...purchased Hearts of Iron IV, Plague Inc., SWAT 4, Alien: Isolation, Battlefield 1, Company of Heroes, Warhammer: Total War, Oriental Empires, Knights of Honor and Kingdom Wars 2.
Quote from: Gusington on January 26, 2017, 10:24:27 PM
Who needs fresh produce when you have discounted games?
I have not been so good lately...purchased Hearts of Iron IV, Plague Inc., SWAT 4, Alien: Isolation, Battlefield 1, Company of Heroes, Warhammer: Total War, Oriental Empires, Knights of Honor and Kingdom Wars 2.
What do Subzero's and BMW's have in common...
The repair bills.
That is actually a pretty impressive list there. There are at least 4 games on the list on my want list. How is Kingdom Wars 2???
Quote from: jamus34 on January 26, 2017, 04:12:55 PM
TW: Attila on sale at Bundle stars for $9.99
Link (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/star-deal)
Better hurry, the special ends in just 10 hours and 26 minutes
Quote from: jamus34 on January 26, 2017, 10:31:34 PM
Quote from: Gusington on January 26, 2017, 10:24:27 PM
Who needs fresh produce when you have discounted games?
I have not been so good lately...purchased Hearts of Iron IV, Plague Inc., SWAT 4, Alien: Isolation, Battlefield 1, Company of Heroes, Warhammer: Total War, Oriental Empires, Knights of Honor and Kingdom Wars 2.
What do Subzero's and BMW's have in common...
The repair bills.
That is actually a pretty impressive list there. There are at least 4 games on the list on my want list. How is Kingdom Wars 2???
Really? You ask that like gus is going to actually play it!
LMFAO
Well it's still a better frame of reference than what I have, even if he only looks at the shiny.
Quote from: Greybriar on January 27, 2017, 12:18:12 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on January 26, 2017, 04:12:55 PM
TW: Attila on sale at Bundle stars for $9.99
Link (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/star-deal)
Better hurry, the special ends in just 10 hours and 26 minutes
I grabbed it and Mad Max since for $4.99 it seemed a no-brainer
FYI BC - Kingdom Wars 2 is absolut...meh never mind, you're right...I have only fired it up for a few minutes to check it out. But I will play it eventually. The other games are all on my to play list. I may not get to them right away but I will get to them.
gog.com is having a great sale! Europa & HoI and Pillers & white March
This month's Humble Bundle monthly subscription premiere title is TW: Warhammer. $12 to subscribe.
https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly (https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly)
Jeebus HB is really starting to go after newer AAA titles.
Yeah, I signed up for the monthly subscription system last month in order to get XCOM2 for $12. They just released the rest of the titles today and I'm pleasantly surprised with what was in there. I was expecting a bunch of random indie 8-bit retro stuff that I was just going to give away but it's mostly quality.
In addition to XCOM2, they added:
Ryse: Son of Rome
ABZU
Steamworld Heist
Project Highrise
HUSK
Oklos
Pretty decent haul for $12.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 03, 2017, 03:57:58 PM
Yeah, I signed up for the monthly subscription system last month in order to get XCOM2 for $12. They just released the rest of the titles today and I'm pleasantly surprised with what was in there. I was expecting a bunch of random indie 8-bit retro stuff that I was just going to give away but it's mostly quality.
In addition to XCOM2, they added:
Ryse: Son of Rome
ABZU
Steamworld Heist
Project Highrise
HUSK
Oklos
Pretty decent haul for $12.
I really wanted to jump on that but RL issues popped up and I just couldn't justify. This is the 2nd or 3rd month in a row I am kicking myself.
Feb is a must buy though.
The retail boxed version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Edition can currently be had for $4.99 U.S. (+ shipping) from Newegg (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832205152&ignorebbr=1) when you use the promo code 02034D38. The offer includes XCOM: Enemy Unknown, XCOM: Enemy Within, plus DLCs Elite Soldier Pack, Slingshot, and Second Wave.
https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly
A curated bundle of games sent to your inbox every month. Get over $100 in games for just $12.
Immediately receive Total War™: WARHAMMER® (MSRP $59.99) with more to come!
The basic version of Alien: Isolation is on sale at Steam for $10, and DLC (none of which is really needed) at par. If you'd rather be shooting the Xenos, Colonial Marines is also on sale but we all know its rep isn't as high (though I think some Grogs liked it).
Mordheim is 70% off at $12 for the base game, DLC also discounted.
Lots of Star Wars goodness at Humble Bundles.
https://www.humblebundle.com/star-wars-3-bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/star-wars-3-bundle)
^Star Wars...nothing but...Star Wars. Talkin' 'bout, Star Wars... :)
"...if they should ever bar wars, I hope they let these Star Wars...STAYYYYYY"
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6IjWCUb.gif&hash=bcd86b128dff39f356c091d2545917094b743366)
^Exactly!
You and me...we're on the same wavelength.
Big hug? :hug:
Of course.
Matrix Slitherine Valentines Sale
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2157/Happy.Valentine's.Day
What says love more than wargames?
Bourbon?
18 yr scotch?
Quote from: jamus34 on February 14, 2017, 10:13:17 AM
18 yr scotch?
Nothin says lovin like booze old enough to date. O0
GOG also has a nice sale on for VD.
https://www.gog.com/promo/20170214_special_promo_from_wishlists_with_love (https://www.gog.com/promo/20170214_special_promo_from_wishlists_with_love)
LOL @ GOG's VD sale - "Tyranny" is on sale...rather poignant
I'm going to hold out for their crabs special.
'Hold' out too long and you'll get their Woodrow Wilson special.
Excellent. I'll ask for the Taft discount.
But then you won't see the package. You'll have to work by touch only. I guess that could be seen as a good thing.
Yes that is the point.
"Indeed! -- it must be hard to find a hat to fit it properly!" -- Guy Hamilton as Zorro
...
...... what were we talking about?
I can't tell you, you'll make it weird(er).
Quote from: Gusington on February 15, 2017, 02:50:20 PM
I can't tell you, you'll make it weird long(er).
FTFY
Well, maybe not. O:-)
So Total Warhammer is on sale for 40. The lowest I've seen it at STEAM. I'm very tempted to get it but I just don't know.
Subscribe to the Humble Monthly bundle instead. You'll get it and some other games for $12.
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/hotshot-bundle
12 games for € 2.79 and The Seven Years War is included.
There's a Warhammer store in Glasgow. Lots of gaming stores there, actually.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on February 17, 2017, 06:46:13 AM
There's a Warhammer store in Glasgow. Lots of gaming stores there, actually.
Like you need more games.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 16, 2017, 11:45:04 PM
Subscribe to the Humble Monthly bundle instead. You'll get it and some other games for $12.
Quote from: Pete Dero on February 17, 2017, 03:43:01 AM
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/hotshot-bundle
12 games for € 2.79 and The Seven Years War is included.
Thanks for the tips. I'll have to check this out.
Quote from: mirth on February 17, 2017, 06:47:47 AM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on February 17, 2017, 06:46:13 AM
There's a Warhammer store in Glasgow. Lots of gaming stores there, actually.
Like you need more games.
No, not needed but also definitely not needed for weighing down my bags any more.
New Humble Bundle is all Civ - get 3,4,5 and a coupon for 20% off 6 for $5.52 https://www.humblebundle.com/civilization-bundle
I would just ignore the BE portion.
Where are the pics BC?
DCS sale on the following modules (a 50% off sale lasting until 26 February at 0900 GMT)
Su-27 for DCS World
Su-25 for DCS World
DCS: L-39 Albatros
DCS: MiG-15bis
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
DCS: Black Shark 2
DCS: MiG-21bis
DCS: Spitfire IX
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/?PAGEN_1=2
Thanks - still no sale on the Gazelle though. C'mon Polychop.
Quote from: smithcorp on February 23, 2017, 03:24:51 AM
Thanks - still no sale on the Gazelle though. C'mon Polychop.
I can't fly that chopper to save my life. Just cannot control it. Not sure what is wrong with me.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 23, 2017, 01:13:56 PM
Quote from: smithcorp on February 23, 2017, 03:24:51 AM
Thanks - still no sale on the Gazelle though. C'mon Polychop.
I can't fly that chopper to save my life. Just cannot control it. Not sure what is wrong with me.
You're not gripping your cyclic correctly, nor giving it the proper twisting motion. Try some Aveeno whilst you handle it - that should help a lot.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on February 23, 2017, 05:38:09 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on February 23, 2017, 01:13:56 PM
Quote from: smithcorp on February 23, 2017, 03:24:51 AM
Thanks - still no sale on the Gazelle though. C'mon Polychop.
I can't fly that chopper to save my life. Just cannot control it. Not sure what is wrong with me.
You're not gripping your cyclic correctly, nor giving it the proper twisting motion. Try some Aveeno whilst you handle it - that should help a lot.
:DD
Post of the month!
Sig material.
All (well, maybe not all, but a lot) things spacey on sale over at the Humble Store Space Week sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/space-week/).
Quote from: steve58 on February 27, 2017, 02:43:46 PM
All (well, maybe not all, but a lot) things spacey on sale over at the Humble Store Space Week sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/space-week/).
Some good deals to be had...if I didn't already own them!
There's a Dollar Ultra Bundle (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/dollar-ultra-bundle) at Bundle Stars. $1 will buy you 46 games valued at $66.54 that activate on Steam.
I haven't purchased anything from Bundle Stars so I can't vouch for them.
Ooh Deserts of Kharak...16.99...
Quote from: Greybriar on February 27, 2017, 06:02:40 PM
There's a Dollar Ultra Bundle (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/dollar-ultra-bundle) at Bundle Stars. $1 will buy you 46 games valued at $66.54 that activate on Steam.
I haven't purchased anything from Bundle Stars so I can't vouch for them.
Bundle stars is legit, I just used them for some EU4 dlc
Quote from: jamus34 on February 27, 2017, 06:21:34 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on February 27, 2017, 06:02:40 PM
There's a Dollar Ultra Bundle (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/dollar-ultra-bundle) at Bundle Stars. $1 will buy you 46 games valued at $66.54 that activate on Steam.
I haven't purchased anything from Bundle Stars so I can't vouch for them.
Bundle stars is legit, I just used them for some EU4 dlc
+1, I've used them several times with no problems.
DP...
Quote from: Gusington on February 27, 2017, 06:11:11 PM
Ooh Deserts of Kharak...16.99...
Yeah that and Empyrion have my eye...
Also is Stardrive 2 worth it if anyone knows? I know the devs abandoned 1 to work on 2.
Steam is featuring a Unity of Command bundle (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/39258/) that includes Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign, Unity of Command - Red Turn, and Unity of Command - Black Turn for $4.49 which is 85% off.
Quote from: Greybriar on February 28, 2017, 11:51:00 AM
Steam is featuring a Unity of Command bundle (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/39258/) that includes Unity of Command bundle: Stalingrad Campaign, Unity of Command - Red Turn, and Unity of Command - Black Turn for $4.49 which is 85% off.
Damn, that's hard to pass up! I already have the Stalingrad Campaign...but the two DLCs are only $1.49 each...
Agreed...I have the original but nothing else.
Unity of Command has always impressed me with the clean simplicity of its layout - its gameplay is no slouch either. Can't wait to see what else they put out.
My hesitation is, the Stalingrad Campaign was hard. I didn't get that far into it because it seemed to me there was a certain programmed solution to winning each of the battles, and figuring that out like a puzzle is something I despise. I could be wrong about it, but it sure felt scripted.
Bundle Stars is offering a Fantasy Heroes Bundle (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/fantasy-heroes-bundle) for a mere $2.99 that includes Lichdom: Battlemage, Shadowgate, Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic, The First Templar - Steam Special Edition, Fortix 2, Northmark: Hour of the Wolf, and Inquisitor Deluxe Edition. A $108.94 value at 97% off, or so they say.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on February 28, 2017, 12:22:51 PM
My hesitation is, the Stalingrad Campaign was hard. I didn't get that far into it because it seemed to me there was a certain programmed solution to winning each of the battles, and figuring that out like a puzzle is something I despise. I could be wrong about it, but it sure felt scripted.
Not only that, it's scripted in a way that random factors at the start of a mission can absolutely ruin any chances for you to pull a good win (or any win at all)!
Well, it isn't really "scripted", but there's an expectation that you'll find and exploit the weak points to get the time limit goals and that's the only way to get those goals (within a small variation from exploiting those weak points).
Unity of Command did feel like a puzzle game to me too, I remember that clearly.
I wonder if the expansions feel the same.
The expansions are more of the same (just on either side of the Stalingrad struggle, before and after -- essentially the series now covers Barbarossa to Berlin on the Russian South Front). From what little I've played of the expansions, the experiment confirms the theory for me: yes, they're still puzzleish.
VERY FUN puzzleish, for people who like this kind of puzzle. But puzzleish. Just remember to turn off the random weather because that's the one thing which can absolutely kill any hope of success from the beginning.
Thinking maybe of buying Wing Commander I & II, for 5.99 on GOG.
7 Days to Die on sale for $10 at Steam. One of the best survival games on the market (even in a technically alpha state), and also one of the best Minecraft successors. Highly evocative in single-player, or with a few friends if they've got the right attitude. The 2-pack is also on sale for only $6 more! There are still wonky server bugs (falling through the map, map holes glitching into place) last I checked, and the graphics while imaginative for their voxel roots are, after all, only voxels. Also I'm not sure even the campaign has an end goal, much less random genning your own map -- I like to joke that it's a nihilism simulator, testing how far you can endure the game stomping your efforts at hope until you just quit and move on. There are arguably better games out there about zombies; and certainly better survival games. But as a random-map-gen survival zombie (-or-equivalent) game, this seems to be the best currently available.
^ +1, 7 Days to Dies is great, great fun! O0
If it hasn't already been reported, I think Age of Decadence is on sale on Steam for a day or so for less than eight bucks. A steal if you've never played it.
GamersGate (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-PRAEDGF-STEAM/praetorians) is offering 91% off on Praetorians bringing the cost down to $0.45 U.S.
GOG is now having it's Spring Sale.
Mass Effect Andromeda is 20% off at Amazon (http://www.cio.com/article/3178647/software-games/20-off-pre-order-of-mass-effect-andromeda-deal-alert.html#tk.rss_all) right now if you are a Prime member. Which I am. So I bought.
Big Paradox sale this weekend at HumbleBundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/paradox-weekend-sale/).
Green Man Gaming is offering a 91% discount on World War One: Centennial Edition (https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/world-war-one-centennial-edition/) bringing the price down to $1.79 U.S.
Quote from: bbmike on March 08, 2017, 06:12:20 PM
Mass Effect Andromeda is 20% off at Amazon (http://www.cio.com/article/3178647/software-games/20-off-pre-order-of-mass-effect-andromeda-deal-alert.html#tk.rss_all) right now if you are a Prime member. Which I am. So I bought.
I got the Deluxe Edition. My Prime membership knocked that down to 55.96 from 69.96.
Looks like Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 are on sale at Origin.
Steam currently has Distant Worlds: Universe on sale for just $19.79 (USD). :o At that price, it's an absolute steal.
VERY tempted by Titanfall 2. So now it's a weekend choice between that and the Shadow of War pre-order.
Sale on Slitherine games at Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_midweek/
Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations is $27.19
Quote from: jamus34 on March 10, 2017, 04:19:01 PM
Looks like Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 are on sale at Origin.
I did end up grabbing both of these. Not sure if BF1 will be my cup of tea but for less than the cost of getting 1 AAA I got two so I can't complain. I did like the original Titanfall the little I played of it, sad that it never really caught on.
I beat TFall2 over a weekend last month. It's a reasonably interesting cinematic FPS. I think the single player campaign took me 6 hours, but I got it for Christmas so I have no complaints about the cost/playtime ratio! It's really meant for multiplayer anyway, so (as with most commentators) I was pleased to have had any substantial sp at all. Reminded me of what Shogo: Mobile Armored Division was trying to do so many years ago! (Wow, what are those devs doing nowadays? Was F.E.A.R the last thing(s) they did? Where is Monolith noOH CRAP THEY'RE THE ONES DOING THE SHADOW OF MORDWAR GAMES!! :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:)
Alan Wake Collectors Edition on sale at Bundle Stars for 5 dollah. I grabbed it. Fits my need for something creepy right now.
Quote from: Gusington on March 15, 2017, 04:21:18 PM
Alan Wake Collectors Edition on sale at Bundle Stars for 5 dollah. I grabbed it. Fits my need for something creepy right now.
I enjoyed Alan Wake, it drags on a bit but should meet your creepy requirements. Master the flashlight my young Padi-Wan.I clocked in at 13 hours to finish and i played slow. Just dont ever buy or play Alan Wake American Nightmare, its trash....you have been warned.
^Thank you, Sir. I think I've read other opinions on American Nightmare similar to yours on the interwebz.
Firing up the original in a minute!
Has anyone mentioned that Total War: Warhammer is 50% off at Steam until March 20?
DLC too or just the base game?
25% off the DCL's except the Realm of the Wood Elves which is still full price.
Thanks - I must check it out.
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Free
The promised closed beta testing for Mirage: Arcane Warfare is now underway. Torn Banner Studios celebrates the news with a beta launch trailer and a beta walkthrough trailer. They also announce that preorders will get underway shortly on Steam, and to celebrate, they will make Chivalry: Medieval Warfare free today on Steam, allowing everyone 24 hours to download the new game's predecessor for free. Finally, they also announce the melee combat game now carries a May 23rd release date, which is a delay, since it was announced for release last year.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/219640/
Tom Clancy's The Division is on sale for 50% off w/ promo code 032748HR198 at Newegg (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832138649&cm_re=PC_Games-_-32-138-649-_-Product). This is the retail boxed version with $1.99 Shipping (restrictions apply). Sale Ends in 16 Hours, which should be about 4 a.m. March 29th.
Dying Light Enhanced Edition 23.99 @ Steam. Anyone have this? I am almost done with Alan Wake (which is a super game, love it) but I want...need...more horror (-themed game, that is).
I have the non-Enhanced edition I think. I had fun with it when I got it, but didn't play very much as I was expecting my brother to join me and didn't want to get too far ahead. He never bought it so it sits on my desktop. Was a decent enough zombie shooter kinda thing, with a fair amount of Fed-Ex quests to do but you could wander around on your own too.
Thanks man
Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front (and all the DLC) on sale (-25%)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/312980/
Quote from: Gusington on March 30, 2017, 08:44:35 PM
Dying Light Enhanced Edition 23.99 @ Steam. Anyone have this? I am almost done with Alan Wake (which is a super game, love it) but I want...need...more horror (-themed game, that is).
I think
Alien:Isolation is currently one hundred percent free, in a way, right now. >:D
As for a real sale: Ark:Survival Evolved is 67% off this weekend at Steam, and its first non-free DLC Scorched Earth is 51% off. {reading that again} ...um, yeah, 51% off. Weird. So, in US dollars, that's $9.89 and $9.79 respectively -- which I guess explains the odd discount for Scorched. There are also two rather substantial free DLCs, and tons of Steam workshop mods.
The weekend discount coincides with the release of a major new update (technically the game is still in alpha, but it plays like any major AAA game still being patched and regularly adding content) which allows players to build legitimate underwater bases. And to put laser helmets on your pet Mosasaur. :D Also, unicorns will now spawn on the map, albeit only one at a time -- this being perhaps the "alpha" form (the untamable super-form) of the new large horses which players can now tame and ride, and which allows players to create lassos now.
Of course, if you don't want to level up to science-fiction dinosaur action from stone age tech, you can always play a more "primitive" set of extended tech. (That's one of the free DLCs, though I'm not sure how supported it is anymore.) ARK is pretty much the best dino-hunting game on the market right now, whether single-player or multi, and might as well be a legitimate Land of the Lost (original series) video game. I highly recommend it.
I love how early access games can sell DLC with a straight face. ::)
Quote from: Gusington on March 30, 2017, 08:44:35 PM
Dying Light Enhanced Edition 23.99 @ Steam. Anyone have this? I am almost done with Alan Wake (which is a super game, love it) but I want...need...more horror (-themed game, that is).
if you get it let me know your opinion. I've been on the fence with this one for awhile, just looked at some youtube vids on it. I'm just not sure how much combat is in the game, there's a lot of parkour elements so im just not sure. I don't mind having to run or a melee focus but i like my zombie games with some guns at least.I'll probably look at some more video's.
Hey Gus what about the Evil Within ... http://store.steampowered.com/app/268050/ another one on my list for future consideration, when the horror theme strikes me. Of course i still have Dead space 2 in my games list unplayed.
Quote from: bbmike on April 01, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
I love how early access games can sell DLC with a straight face. ::)
+1 We've travelled far down the yellow brick road.
Quote from: bbmike on April 01, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
I love how early access games can sell DLC with a straight face. ::)
If only they had an actual release schedule to give.
Thing is, searching their Steam forum for release date shows they silence such questions.
Quote from: bbmike on April 01, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
I love how early access games can sell DLC with a straight face. ::)
What about console games that already have the DLC on the disc of the game you're buying and still have to pay extra for?
I checked out Evil Within Budd but it did not grab me the same way Dying Light did. I haven't had time to get back to my pc today and started thinking maybe I should just switch over to Dishonored 2 - but I don't think it's quite scary enough. I also haven't played a strategy game of any kind in a while and would love to start up a Medieval 2 TW or Warhammer TW campaign soon. I also miss The Witcher 3 - got to get back to that soon too.
Quote from: jamus34 on April 01, 2017, 02:42:47 PM
Quote from: bbmike on April 01, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
I love how early access games can sell DLC with a straight face. ::)
What about console games that already have the DLC on the disc of the game you're buying and still have to pay extra for?
PC games have that as well.
I remember the ruckus it caused (and how quickly it dissipated) when Bioshock 2 was found doing it.
Quote from: Tpek on April 02, 2017, 06:30:40 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on April 01, 2017, 02:42:47 PM
Quote from: bbmike on April 01, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
I love how early access games can sell DLC with a straight face. ::)
What about console games that already have the DLC on the disc of the game you're buying and still have to pay extra for?
PC games have that as well.
I remember the ruckus it caused (and how quickly it dissipated) when Bioshock 2 was found doing it.
That type of thing has been going on for a long time. SSI's
Panzer General II (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/panzer-general-ii) which was released in 1997 had a hidden scenario on its CD that had to be unlocked in order to access it The big difference between then and now was that it was free.
Bundle Stars has Space Rangers HD: A War Apart for $1.99 for the next 24 hours.
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=StarDeal%20SpaceRangersHD (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=StarDeal%20SpaceRangersHD)
Budd I bought Dying Light EE - fired it up just for a second and I can tell you straight away that the music grabbed me immediately...very John Carpenteresque.
Also Tyranny (Tranny) is on sale at Steam for ~30.00 right now.
Quote from: Gusington on April 04, 2017, 01:51:28 PM
Budd I bought Dying Light EE - fired it up just for a second and I can tell you straight away that the music grabbed me immediately...very John Carpenteresque.
Also Tyranny (Tranny) is on sale at Steam for ~30.00 right now.
Post up your impressions when you get some play time. Worried that it's mostly running, without any gunning. You got me in the mood for some creepy games. Think I'll load up dead space 2 this weekend and give that a go.
Quote from: Gusington on April 04, 2017, 01:51:28 PM
Budd I bought Dying Light EE - fired it up just for a second and I can tell you straight away that the music grabbed me immediately...very John Carpenteresque.
Also Tyranny (Tranny) is on sale at Steam for ~30.00 right now.
GOG also has Tyranny (all 3 editions) on sale.
I liked the first Dead Space but haven't played any of the others, post impressions!
Quote from: Gusington on April 04, 2017, 05:43:50 PM
I liked the first Dead Space but haven't played any of the others, post impressions!
will do, if i actually follow through with my plans. My gaming whims seem to change daily these days. I rage quit Dead Space 1, 2 times. Just don't like the lock you in an area, low on ammo and you cant get out without killing everything scenario.After a few times in a row of that i was like FU and quit. I liked everything else, especially the atmosphere and the weapons.
Ryse: Son of Rome on sale at Bundle Stars for ~3.00! Good game.
Squad has a free weekend (and half price to buy) on Steam. Good opportunity to see if you like it
Green Man Gaming is having an Easter sale, from which I may buy the latest Resident Evil game.
Headed there now. Thanks for the 'Head's Up'.
Humble Bundle has a great deal on space strategy games. $1 gets you Space Hulk Ascension, Sins of a Solar Empire Trinity and Gal Civ 2 Ultimate with the original Gal Civ as a freebie!
https://www.humblebundle.com/intergalactic-bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/intergalactic-bundle)
Does not appear to be any sort of Steam spring sale, thank God.
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 12, 2017, 06:00:22 AM
Humble Bundle has a great deal on space strategy games. $1 gets you Space Hulk Ascension, Sins of a Solar Empire Trinity and Gal Civ 2 Ultimate with the original Gal Civ as a freebie!
https://www.humblebundle.com/intergalactic-bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/intergalactic-bundle)
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 12, 2017, 06:00:22 AM
Humble Bundle has a great deal on space strategy games. $1 gets you Space Hulk Ascension, Sins of a Solar Empire Trinity and Gal Civ 2 Ultimate with the original Gal Civ as a freebie!
https://www.humblebundle.com/intergalactic-bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/intergalactic-bundle)
That's a great bundle and I'd be all over it...
...if I didn't already own pretty much every game on it in some shape or form.
Matrix Games is having an Easter sale. Here's the post about it from their forums:
QuoteORIGINAL: Daniele
Here at Matrix Games we wish you all a very Happy Easter!
Get ready to celebrate! It's a tradition now and this year makes no exception. The Easter Coupon gives a 30% discount on any purchase from our stores!
No game is excluded: the discount is also valid for our recent release such as Afghanistan '11 (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/product.asp?gid=641), Tigers on the Hunt: Kursk (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/product.asp?gid=679), Warhammer 40,000 Sanctus Reach (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/product.asp?gid=634) and many more!
WASTE NO TIME, YOU ONLY HAVE THIS WEEKEND!
You can redeem the discount by entering the following coupon while checking out:
HappyEaster
The coupon is valid until the 18th of April even on multiple, simultaneous purchases, so pick any game (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/) you like and enjoy!
DCS 40% Off Sale on the majority of their modules.
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/
QuoteDCS World Easter Sale
Today at 1500 GMT marks the start of our Easter Weekend 2017 sale! This 40% off sale includes most of our and third party released products! If you've been holding out for a sale on a particular module, now is your chance! This sale will last until 24 April 2017 at 0900 GMT.
ex.
Flaming Cliffs 3 (7 aircraft) = $24
Su-27/F-15C/Su-25/A-10A (all in FC3 module, above) = $6 each
Others = $18 to $30
Thanks for the heads-up. Got the Gazelle, finally with a big discount!
Quote from: smithcorp on April 15, 2017, 03:06:10 AM
Thanks for the heads-up. Got the Gazelle, finally with a big discount!
8)
Let us know how the training goes. I read that it takes some time getting used to flying that one.
For others:
Flaming Cliffs 3 no longer requires owning a LOMAC disk.
Quote from: Nefaro on April 15, 2017, 11:02:38 AM
Quote from: smithcorp on April 15, 2017, 03:06:10 AM
Thanks for the heads-up. Got the Gazelle, finally with a big discount!
8)
Let us know how the training goes. I read that it takes some time getting used to flying that one.
For others:
Flaming Cliffs 3 no longer requires owning a LOMAC disk.
I've given up on the Gazelle. I could no longer convince any insurance carrier to underwrite me.
So this Battlevoid: Harbinger RTS/Roguelike, akin to SPAZ and FTL, is $1 right now..
anyone try?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/396480
I mean.. it's a dollar. And I enjoyed a little time with FTL and the original SPAZ. So..
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/panzer-corps-bundle
Panzer Corps Bundle
Ready for battle? Pick your tier and take home some massive savings on the award-winning Panzer Corps base game and up to 15 DLC, each delivered as individual Steam keys.
e.g. Tier 4 (game + all dlc) = 16,99 €
Free Saints Row 2 at GOG for next 48 hours.
https://www.gog.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=20170420_saint_row_2_deep_silver_promo&utm_term=EN&utm_content=logo (https://www.gog.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=20170420_saint_row_2_deep_silver_promo&utm_term=EN&utm_content=logo)
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 20, 2017, 05:36:31 AM
Free Saints Row 2 at GOG for next 48 hours.
https://www.gog.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=20170420_saint_row_2_deep_silver_promo&utm_term=EN&utm_content=logo (https://www.gog.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=20170420_saint_row_2_deep_silver_promo&utm_term=EN&utm_content=logo)
O0
Can't beat FREE!
Is the game still a barely playable technical mess? (like the huge lag and stuttering during driving)
Not sure if this has been posted here, or if it belongs, but Blizzard has released the original Starcraft for free:
http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/19/15353282/download-starcraft-1-free-brood-war-blizzard
https://starcraft.com/en-us/articles/20674424
I...never played Starcraft.
Me neither. Hug?
Quote from: mirth on April 20, 2017, 08:07:11 PM
Quote from: bbmike on April 20, 2017, 08:06:11 PM
Quote from: Gusington on April 20, 2017, 08:00:58 PM
I...never played Starcraft.
+1
+2
I never played Warcraft either.
+3....and never intend to, even at the free price-point. My 65 year old brain can't handle those hectic, frantic click-fest RTS games. :hide:
Quote from: Shelldrake on April 20, 2017, 05:36:31 AM
Free Saints Row 2 at GOG for next 48 hours.
https://www.gog.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=20170420_saint_row_2_deep_silver_promo&utm_term=EN&utm_content=logo (https://www.gog.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=20170420_saint_row_2_deep_silver_promo&utm_term=EN&utm_content=logo)
...also showing as free on Steam now too. Not sure for how long.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/9480/
Batman Arkham Origins on sale at Steam for 5 dollah. Should I get it?
Quote from: Gusington on April 25, 2017, 05:09:39 PM
Batman Arkham Origins on sale at Steam for 5 dollah. Should I get it?
Why do you even ask? You know the power of the Grog Side. Search your feelings. You know it to be true. (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarcentral.com%2Fpics%2Fvader.png&hash=e48d30deaf210b85726e4f156c6aa53957ca7cf8)
^Apologies, the whole Arkham franchise is on sale... :D
I have never played any of these games. If I started with the most recent [Arkham Knight] would I know what the hell is going on?
I don't really get the feeling that it's necessary to play them all to know what is happening or enjoy them. Arkham Knight and Arkham Origins both look insanely good visually and the reviews for both are through the roof.
I know people here love Arkham Asylum but it being released in 2010 it is not as impressive looking as the other two.
Maybe I'll get Arkham Knight and work backwards?
Well problem solved for now...I can't connect to Steam :/
Quote from: Gusington on April 25, 2017, 06:02:22 PM
^Apologies, the whole Arkham franchise is on sale... :D
I have never played any of these games. If I started with the most recent [Arkham Knight] would I know what the hell is going on?
I don't really get the feeling that it's necessary to play them all to know what is happening or enjoy them. Arkham Knight and Arkham Origins both look insanely good visually and the reviews for both are through the roof.
I know people here love Arkham Asylum but it being released in 2010 it is not as impressive looking as the other two.
Maybe I'll get Arkham Knight and work backwards?
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We all know that even if you did get them, you wouldn't end up playing them for months or years on end because you needed to research such things the pluses and minuses of cape length and nipple vs. no-nipple suits.
Go play Alien: Isolation.
There are nipple and nippleless suits???
Alien: Isolation is what I am playing next, btw.
And who cares when I play them as long as I do before I die?
Steam has recovered. I think I am going to get Arkham Knight. It looks unbelievable.
I think he's referring to the Clooney suit from Batman Forever, Gus.
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Unless you're being fecal-setious, of course.
BatNips
God that movie was terrible. I saw it at the theater, too...joke's on me.
I might have seen it in the theater. It was awful. Friggin Joel Schumacher.
Fuck Tim Burton, too, for that matter. I saw all of 'em in the theater...all those early ones. I didn't bother to go see Batman Begins but I absolutely loved that movie compared to the shite that came out before it.
I kind of liked Keaton's movie and his portrayal - I still remember thinking, WTF, Keaton's a comedian, he's playing The Dark Knight? Batman Returns sucked, and it went downhill with Kilmer and hit rock bottom with Clooney. Adam West's Batman movie/show was less campy than Schumacher's crap.
That first Burton/Keaton film was good for the time, but it doesn't hold up all that well. Agreed that Batman Returns wasn't good. Giving Burton more of a free reign wasn't a good idea. It went downhill fast from there.
Batman Begins is my favorite of the Nolan trilogy. I'm actually looking forward to the Batfleck standalone movie. The warehouse fight scene in Batman v Superman was excellent.
I think the intro to the first Batman movie is one of the best ones; I really like the theme music - it's dark, powerful, and is a terrific gateway to the character.
I was one of the Affleck haters when it was announced he was going to be Batman in that Superman vs Batman abomination, but I admit, even in that piece of crap movie, Ben did a good job. I second that opinion.
I remember loving that intro when I saw it for the first time in the theater. Danny Elfman did awesome work on that soundtrack. Could have done without the Prince songs, but that was a studio mandated thing iirc.
Yeah...that Prince soundtrack blew chunks. I remember there was a music store next to the store I worked at, at the mall when that movie came out. I went over and bought the soundtrack, but picked up the Prince version by mistake. :(
It was so out of place tonally with the rest of the movie.
I honestly didn't like any of the Bat[sound]tracks until Batman begins.
About to purchase Arkham Knight.
That opening scene has one of his songs in it that plays briefly as the camera pans across the mass of people, before it moves to the movie theater. It sounded absolutely out of place.
Sorry to jack up the sales thread with Batman movie talk. To the point of the games, I own one of them (I think it's Arkham Asylum), and it's not bad. I never finished it but it did give me a few hours of enjoyment.
I had gotten Injustice: Gods Among Us as well a while ago even though I'm not into fighting games...especially button-mashing or combo-pushing BS, but that one's occasionally fun.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 25, 2017, 08:19:50 PM
I think he's referring to the Clooney suit from Batman Forever, Gus.
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Unless you're being fecal-setious, of course.
I believe there's a feature in the latest Batman game (the one Gus is thinking of buying) that lets you select your batsuit from all the comics, TV, and movies.
I never got the game. Loved the first one, Arkham Asylum. Felt the second was OK but that they tried to push the sandbox thing too much and the story suffered as each of the villains didn't get enough "screen" time. Third was better but still a little too spread out. I never got the last one as the reviews I read were lukewarm.
Best Opening to a game - Shadow Warrior 2...can't beat The Touch by Stan Bush ;D
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I...never played Starcraft.
+1
+2
I never played Warcraft either.
+3....and never intend to, even at the free price-point. My 65 year old brain can't handle those hectic, frantic click-fest RTS games. :hide:
Another bloke who's never played Starcraft, nor will I.
Not that I have anything against the game; it's actually always held a certain fascination for me. It's simply that, at this point in my life, RTS titles no longer appeal to me very much (largely due to their aforementioned frantic click-fest nature). On the occasions that I *do* find myself jonesing for a little RTS action, well that's what I have my old friend
Red Alert 2 for. 8)
I've played both Warcraft and Starcraft, back in the day. I enjoyed both immensely.
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on April 26, 2017, 08:23:39 AM
I've played both Warcraft and Starcraft, back in the day. I enjoyed both immensely.
So did I. But
WarCraft: Orcs & Humans (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/warcraft-orcs-humans) was released in 1994 and
StarCraft (http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starcraft) was released in 1998. I'm older and slower now. :P
Quote from: Greybriar on April 26, 2017, 08:42:25 PM
So did I. But WarCraft: Orcs & Humans (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/warcraft-orcs-humans) was released in 1994 and StarCraft (http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starcraft) was released in 1998. I'm older and slower now. :P
Right there with you...those were the two I meant, the originals. I especially loved Warcraft; I think that was the first 4x-type game I'd ever played. I wonder if it could run on a modern PC.
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So did I. But WarCraft: Orcs & Humans (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/warcraft-orcs-humans) was released in 1994 and StarCraft (http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/starcraft) was released in 1998. I'm older and slower now. :P
Right there with you...those were the two I meant, the originals. I especially loved Warcraft; I think that was the first 4x-type game I'd ever played. I wonder if it could run on a modern PC.
Warcraft a 4x game?
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Warcraft a 4x game?
Some people have really bizarre definitions of what constitutes a 4x game. Perhaps our
BC is one of them. ???
Over on the Explorminate forums, a disturbingly large minority insist that all Total War and Paradox titles (not just
Stellaris) are 4x games. Hell, some argue that pretty much *all* strategy games are also 4x games. ::)
Oh man, that awesome classical Batman music.
They even used it for the animated series (the good one from the 90's), and the Lego Batman games :)
Btw,
Clooney wasn't in Batman Forever, that was Val Kilmer.
Clooney was in Batman&Robin.
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Gus,
It's probably too late for an opinion now, but as a major fanboi for the Arkham series:
1.) Knight, as far as gameplay, is arguably the best. It also has the largest open world map. The story is fine, but you will run into some major spoilers referencing prior games. It has the best suite of DLC, including sequel and prequel mission packs. Arguably it isn't the best game to start on, though, simply due to the expanded complexity of all the bat-gear available. Its graphic optimization is notorious on PC, but even at minimum gfx it looks great. As with all the Arkham games, there are conceptual nods to the beloved DC Animated Universe, including the key voice actors who are almost universally great.
I don't actually recommend starting here, though.
2.) There are five Arkham games, but one of them, Origins: Blackgate is quite skippable, mainly important for being Batman's first encounters with Catwoman in this continuity. It's a 2-D platformer with Arkham game mechanics ported in. I kind of recommend watching a movie compilation on Youtube and skipping it. The art design on the cut-scenes seems intentionally hideous.
3.) Origins, naturally, starts the story (somewhat in media res, because Batman has already been operating for 2 years). I like it a lot, but again it had major gfx problems on PC release and like Knight they have never been entirely resolved. It isn't the easiest Arkham game, but you can play through and beat the whole thing using a minimum of bat-gear if you want. You should play the Cold, Cold Heart sequel DLC which introduces Mr. Freeze. Chronologically, the next "entry" would be the Matter of Family DLC for Knight, which focuses on Batgirl teaming up with the latest Robin for the first time.
4.) So the story order is Origins, ColdHeart, Blackgate, Matter of Family, Asylum, City, Harley's Revenge (City DLC sequel), the Harley prequel DLC for Knight, then Knight (make sure to get the full pack with the dlc expansions, which contain some important side missions during the main campaign), then various Knight epilogue DLC.
5.) Asylum was the first game, and is by far the easiest to play. It's also the most focused, and features a great haunted-house / Halloween atmosphere. I recommend either it or Origins first. Some people still regard this as the best game in the series, and I can understand why.
6.) A lot of people regard City as the best in the series, and I can understand why. ;) But naturally I don't recommend starting here.
7.) Oh, there's also an Arkham VR game but don't bother with it. It's a prequel to Knight, and very skippable, not least because it's a crazy mindgame story. It makes sense in context, but takes a lot of work in context to figure out what's really going on. I'm not sure it's possible to play without VR gear anyway.
8.) If you do play Origins, don't bother trying to get all the Riddler crap -- you don't need all the extra xp, and his side of the story can be beat without it, and the result is insultingly poor by design. (He isn't in Blackgate.) Don't bother trying to get all the Riddler crap in Asylum either, as the result is simply Batman and Oracle doing what they would have been doing anyway: tracing his broadcast somewhere offsite and calling the police to go get him. You don't have to 100% his challenges in City to beat him either (you can sub in some of the Catwoman challenges to make up the difference), and it's worth doing -- but it may not be possible to beat him until the aftergame, and trying to do so earlier breaks the story flow annoyingly. You do have to get all his challenges to beat him decisively in Knight, which again may not be possible before the aftergame and tends to break storyflow badly. I think the ending is worth it, but the fanbase is divided on this.
Oh Jesus Lord.
Well, my definition of 4x was perhaps off the mark. It was the first expand-exploit-exterminate game I'd played, though. Potato, potatoe. :)
Thanks Pratt. I bought Arkham Knight two nights ago...but Arkham Origins is still on sale for 5 dollah. You recommend getting that and starting there?
A few weeks ago I was ready to buy a hard copy of the Arkham trilogy for 40.00 from Amazon so for 5 dollah this is kinda no brainer...
You don't have Asylum, Gus? That's the one to start with.
Maybe but that one for whatever reason doesn't really moisten my loins, you know? Looks a bit dated from the video and screen shots.
I'm not really into games like that, but this one (Arkham Asylum, GOTY Edition is what I have in Steam) is pretty good.
If you want loin-moistening, no doubt you have a few truck stops down the road from you, correct? ;)
Quote from: Gusington on April 27, 2017, 05:56:09 PM
Maybe but that one for whatever reason doesn't really moisten my loins, you know? Looks a bit dated from the video and screen shots.
Gameplay is fabulous though. Shouldn't be missed.
Befuddled now, I am.
Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is also on sale for 5 dollah.
Quote from: Gusington on April 27, 2017, 06:24:26 PM
Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is also on sale for 5 dollah.
Buy it. Immediately.
Stop pressuring me!! :'(
I've pressured you for worse.
I KNOW
So buy the game.
At these low prices it seems ridiculous not to but when will I have time to play all three? Which should I play first? Arkham Asylum, I suppose...
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^Didn't you post that less than 24 hours ago?
So if I have Arkham Asylum, Arkham Origins and Arkham Knight...does everyone agree I will own the best Batman games ever released? I'm not missing anything?
Getting those three for ~18.00 is pretty damned good, I think.
Quote from: Gusington on April 27, 2017, 07:56:46 PM
So if I have Arkham Asylum, Arkham Origins and Arkham Knight...does everyone agree I will own the best Batman games ever released?
Yup.
And begin with Asylum...then move on to Origins...and finally Knight? I know I am missing 2-3 games but IIRC those I am missing are pretty meh.
The only one you'll be missing in the main series is Arkham City. You may want to get that at some point.
And then get Lego Batman.
Arkham City is regarded by many fans as the best game overall, and its plot is pretty crucial for Arkham Knight. So, yeah, if it's on sale get it.
You can feasibly start chronologically with Origins, or with simpler gameplay (and work your way up in gfx) with Asylum. Honestly, on a boss PC Asylum looks very sufficiently awesome to me, but on the other hand if you start with Origins and learn how to play that you can feel ultra-competent at Asylum (like, y'know, an experienced Batman!)
So that in mind... I recommend Origins first. You'll get better effect bling (and so when you get to Aslyum and downgrade a bit the gameplay and story and music and ambience will be what you're there for), the second largest open world map in the series, and it'll still teach you the ropes. It has my overall favorite story, too.
(Once you're done with Origins, don't forget the Origins DLC Cold, Cold Heart, which is pretty mandatory for the full experience.)
How many hours of gameplay do each of these have?
OK so now I have Asylum, City and Origins in my cart for a total of 14.97. +the 8.00 I spent on Knight. For a total of about 23.00. Not bad.
A lot of gaming for $23.
How long does each game run for, roughly? 20-30 hours?
OK I got all of them. So now I have Arkham: City, Asylum, Knight and Origins. I will take Pratt's advice and start with Origins.
Pratt could you PM me on appropriate reading material to go along with these? I have already read the first two titles of the New 52 books (the Owls stories) so I was going to continue with those.
Can you recommend any others?
My God, the nerd flows so freely. :nerd:
And you're going to put up with this Jarhead? ???
JH is a dork trapped in a US Marine's body.
I played Arkham Asylum for six hours according to Steam and I don't think I made significant progress into it.
Dammit, now I'm going to need to play it again at some point.
Don't worry I will play it for you.
The fighting in Asylum is so sweet. Wailing on thugs as Batman is very therapeutic. Swooping down on them and leaving them strung up by the ankles is also damn fun.
Re reading material -- dang, Gus, uh... Well, the games reference no less than 75 years of various canon, so I honestly don't even. But they're also good about including references in-game to all the characters and a bunch of rogues not actually in the game. Asylum, being the first produced game, refs comic-canon when discussing who "Black Mask" or "Hush" is (for example -- they don't appear in that game, they're only a Riddler challenge.)
The games themselves are a respectably detailed alt-canon in themselves, so playing them will give you a course in Batman comics history. Some of the rogues just show up between games (like Poison Ivy who is never even hinted in Origins, but who plays a major role in both Asylum and Knight, and who has an important role in Catwoman's side story for City -- which is why there are rumors of a new game coming set after Origins which will fill in some canon blanks). Most of the villains are close to canon. Bane's story in Origins is the main exception; you may not finish the game understanding why he's important in the original comics canon.
The only reference so far that I can recall to New 52 canon (and/or whatever the heck is going on currently which isn't NuDC anymore but still kind of is, blegh), is "Professor Pyg" in Knight. But rumors are that the Court of Owls will be the main antagonist in one or both of the new coming games. In a way, the Asylum-verse's ludicrously compressed run of Robins matches the infamous New52 timeline, too. ;)
Your best bet for reading material to understand who the heck various people are, although they'll be explained pretty well in context of the game's milieu, is a wiki.
Thank you Pratt. Looks like I got some New 52 purchasing to do.
Over lunch I was thinking about "source" stories in the Arkham series. The problem is that most of the source stories differ significantly from their implementation in the series (which is fine in itself).
In no particular order:
1.) I'm sure there's a classic Hugo Strange story somewhere, or several versions of them, where he does the one thing he's famous for: being the first rogue to figure out Batman's secret identity. The only one I can recall, partly, is a Legends of the Dark Knight miniseries, the title of which I've forgotten, where he also wants to turn himself into Batman (and bang Catwoman). There are some distant thematic ties in the game series, in that he's the first rogue to figure out Batman's identity and he wants to prove himself better than Batman at fighting crime, sort of. (LotDK was a usually great side-series that often offered alternate origin stories for various villains.)
2.) Alan Moore's The Killing Joke, which was never intended originally to be canon, is treated as direct canon in the games, at least in regard to the Joker's origin and what he does to Batgirl. Gail Simone's early run on Birds of Prey introduced Barbara's way of coping, by becoming the tech AWACs, codenamed Oracle, for the extended Bat family. (Simone's run is itself highly regarded but doesn't seem to affect the games much otherwise.)
3.) I was wrong about Professor Pyg being a New52 introduction (though I think he's there, too). He actually showed up in a highly regarded run of Batman and Robin where for a few (publishing) years, Dick Grayson (somewhat reluctantly) took over Batman duties. This story also introduced Bruce's actual son Damien (not in the games yet but rumored to be the main character of the sequel to Knight), who became the new Robin. The dynamic of the duo changed a lot, with Batman being the well-adjusted playful professional (because he's actually Nightwing) and Robin being the overly serious hardcore badass. Fans loved it. It doesn't affect the games much except for the Pyg side mission in Knight.
4.) Batman's relationship with Ra's al Ghul and his daughter Talia, factors strongly into one game (possibly a coming intraquel, too), plus a major side-mission in Knight. You should find a trade collection of early X "of the Demon" storylines to get the story there. Ra's was the second main villain to suss out Wayne's identity, and wanted him to inherit his secret assassin empire and marry his daughter. Talia and Bruce do get married and she's a strong contender for the most serious love of his life, but she's also mostly loyal to her father.
5.) At some point between games, part of Gotham City is destroyed in an earthquake, which area is then repurposed into "Arkham City". This distantly references the miniseries "No Man's Land", and I think maybe "Cataclysm" as the sequel.
6.) The massively influential "Knightfall" storyline contributes several obvious thematic points to the games, including the character of Bane (and his main henchman in the game, Bird), and the character Azrael. I think it's also the first appearance of the modern version of the villain Firefly, and the second main appearance for the serial killer Victor Zsasz. (The first appearance was in a miniseries of Shadow of the Bat, the title of which I forget. Shadows of Arkham or something like that, where Z is a more clever Lecter expy.) The basic notion of Batman having to fight a string of his classic foes back to back informs all the games, although strictly speaking Ra's al Ghul himself had run a very similar plan not long previously in Batman #400 (iirc). Bane's introduction in the game is quite different from this series, though.
7.) The excellent expansion DLC "Cold, Cold Heart" for Origins, directly ports over the Mr. Freeze origin story "Heart of Ice" from the first season of Batman: the Animated Series (which has become the standard origin now). I don't know of a good print version, but you can watch the ep in various places. In my opinion the game's implementation is better!
8.) The story (mostly in Detective Comics iirc) "Death in the Family" happens in the Asylum continuity sometime shortly before Asylum, but the actual details are quite different aside from the Joker killing a Robin. There was a storyline years later, "Under the Red Hood" (adapted quite well into an animated film) which contributes some details, too, though not very many.
9.) For the canon origin of Harley Quinn, "Mad Love" by Paul Dini (who created the Harley character for BTAS in the first place). The games feature two somewhat distinct origin stories for her, although I suppose they could be harmonized with some work.
10.) There have been several version of Clayface over the decades, going quite far back. The game borrows and conflates some of the names, but the personality, look, and abilities are borrowed directly from BTAS season one's two-part series "Feat of Clay". If I recall correctly that two-parter also introduced the character of Lucius Fox (and may use the same voice actor in the game), played much more famously by Morgan Freeman in Nolan's "Dark Knight Trilogy". Fox's portrayal in the game, primarily in Knight, owes more to his development in the movies and comics as one of Batman's tech sources and a chief ally who manages the Wayne Enterprise businesses while Bruce is otherwise occupied.
I should note here that Paul Dini, a chief writer for BTAS, was chief writer for Asylum (maybe contributes to the other games somewhat?) and the game series borrows heavily from his work. ;)
11.) The Deacon Blackfire side-story in Knight is verrrrryyyyyyyyy thinly borrowed from a rather notorious graphic novel The Cult.
12.) The mob/gang background references in the game, are borrowed from Frank Miller's Batman: Year One. Jeff Loeb's miniseries The Long Halloween and its sequel Dark Victory, which are regarded as main sequels to Year One, contribute to several game plots, too, though not in super important ways. One subtle parallel is the Calendar Man being a Lecter-esque serial killer.
None of the main stories from the four (or rather five) games, is borrowed from any prior work I know of, although the main plot of Knight has a superficial connection to something previously mentioned.
For Origins I'd watch "Heart of Ice" before the DLC sequel, and... I dunno, read the Killing Joke and the Knightfall miniseries maybe?
Your lack of passion for the subject matter is noted.
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Looks like I got some New 52 purchasing to do.
Don't forget the Aquaman books.
Gah gross, man...
Would you believe that LB himself actually gifted me the first one?
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Would you believe that LB himself actually gifted me the first one?
He always was kinda sweet on you.
Who could blame him?
I can't.
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'You get some commerce, and you get some commerce, and you get some commerce, and Gus gets every Arkham game ever made for 90% off!!'
Just a heads up that Stellaris is in the Humble Bundle Monthly (https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly). $12 for Stellaris (and more) :bd:
Syrian Warfare is 32% off on steam, only $13.59.
Red Faction: Guerilla is 75% off on steam, only $4.99....it still holds up as a great game.
What do these game have in common, you ask? Destruction physics are riotously enjoyable in both.
Eador Genesis is free for the next 48 hours at GOG. :bd:
GreenManGaming.com (https://www.greenmangaming.com/7th-birthday-deals/) is offering their Green Man Gaming: 7-Years Birthday Celebration Game (PC Digital Download) for Free when you apply voucher code FREEGIFT at checkout. (scroll down a bit after you click on the green GMG link to see the free game link/info)
Game will be chosen at random so probably will be some indie game. May take a while for order to go through and to get code via email. Site seems a bit bogged down at the moment...
...order finally processed. Got Rooks Keep (http://store.steampowered.com/app/299440/Rooks_Keep/).
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Eador Genesis is free for the next 48 hours at GOG. :bd:
Thank You!
Can't beat free!
Couldn't have been easier. Opened GoG launcher > store > click Eador > owned!
Dungeons II is also free at Humble Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
Damn, Dirt Rally is a free weekend, and on sale for only $18 right now on Steam. That's an absolute steal!
Now is it Dirt or Dirt Rally that just released their 4th title?
Gus, I'm going to let you go on Steam and figure this out for yourself. I swear, you're worse than my 9 year old with all the questions all the time that you can look up yourself.
Whatevs. I just read about it a few days ago and remembered that you were a fan of one of those games you grumpy old bastard. The article claimed that it a bit too much arcade action added.
Dungeons II free at https://www.humblebundle.com/store for a limited time, go grab it.
Green Man Gaming has Sid Meier's Civilization VI (PC Digital Download) on sale for $28.79 after voucher code 7YEARS (apply in cart during checkout).
GMG now has CIV6 for 40% on their website, and also DoW3 40% off.
Both for a limited time:
https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-iii/?utm_source=neolane&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-05-12_BI_136_V20_CivVI_USD
https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/?utm_source=neolane&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-05-12_BI_136_V20_CivVI_USD
Goodbye Alan Wake
https://www.gog.com/news/special_sale_goodbye_alan_wake
Due to licensing issues with the game's music, on Monday 17:00 PM UTC the original Alan Wake will be removed from sale everywhere.
The 90% discount on both Alan Wake and Alan Wake's American Nightmare lasts until May 15th, 17:00 PM UTC.
Alan Wake will not be available for purchase after that time but all owners of the game will still have access to it as normal.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/108710/Alan_Wake/
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Goodbye Alan Wake
https://www.gog.com/news/special_sale_goodbye_alan_wake
Due to licensing issues with the game's music, on Monday 17:00 PM UTC the original Alan Wake will be removed from sale everywhere.
The 90% discount on both Alan Wake and Alan Wake's American Nightmare lasts until May 15th, 17:00 PM UTC.
Alan Wake will not be available for purchase after that time but all owners of the game will still have access to it as normal.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/108710/Alan_Wake/
Totally skip American Nightmare...not worth anything there asking or your time.
Quote from: -budd- on May 14, 2017, 04:06:17 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on May 14, 2017, 03:38:57 PM
Goodbye Alan Wake
https://www.gog.com/news/special_sale_goodbye_alan_wake
Due to licensing issues with the game's music, on Monday 17:00 PM UTC the original Alan Wake will be removed from sale everywhere.
The 90% discount on both Alan Wake and Alan Wake's American Nightmare lasts until May 15th, 17:00 PM UTC.
Alan Wake will not be available for purchase after that time but all owners of the game will still have access to it as normal.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/108710/Alan_Wake/
Totally skip American Nightmare...not worth anything there asking or your time.
Looks like American Nightmare will still be available. The licensing issue is with the music on the first game so it's the only one getting pulled.
Cossacks 3 is on sale at Steam for 40% off for the next 24 hours.
Anyone own Cossacks 3?
Nope. Nor 1 or 2 for that matter.
They were decent when they were released...kinda meh now. Unless they have updated the gameplay.
I was very disappointed with it. It looks better...a little. Its basically just a facelift of the prior versions. I was really hoping for more complex mechanics and better AI. You still have to micromanage your troops in order to really progress and I find that level of extreme micromanagement in a game that is meant to give the player control over hundreds and thousands of individual units, slightly unpleasant and unenjoyable.
That's what I feared. Oh well. Thanks JH.
Star Wars games on sale over at Gamersgate (https://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/id/3837/). You can grab STAR WARS Rebellion (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-STAR-WARS-REBELLION/star-wars-rebellion) for $1.32! Looks like a flash sale (good for the next ~6 hours) so grab'em quick.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on sale at Steam for 26.79. Tempting.
Satellite Reign is on sale at Steam for $4.49 - 85% off!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/268870/Satellite_Reign/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/268870/Satellite_Reign/)
As a sequel to the Syndicate series, SR was a disappointment, but on its own, it is a pretty good game. Easily worth $4.50.
Humblebundle 18 has Steamworks: Heist in the first tier of games (pay what you want). It's a great little turn-based tactical shooter with richochet physics. Easily worth the price of a buck.
https://www.humblebundle.com/humble-indie-bundle-18 (https://www.humblebundle.com/humble-indie-bundle-18)
GOG has some pretty sizable RPG sales right now:
https://www.gog.com/promo/20170522_special_sale_rpg_week
Pillars Of Eternity
Shadowrun series
Witcher 3/2
Tyranny
Age of Decadence
VtM: Bloodlines
Star Crawlers
Quote from: Nefaro on May 25, 2017, 09:21:24 AM
GOG has some pretty sizable RPG sales right now:
https://www.gog.com/promo/20170522_special_sale_rpg_week
Pillars Of Eternity
Shadowrun series
Witcher 3/2
Tyranny
Age of Decadence
VtM: Bloodlines
Star Crawlers
Wow. That's a hell of a list and for cheap.
The Humble Store is offering Plague Inc: Evolved for 50% off, or $7.50 U.S. Here's the link (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/plague-inc-evolved).
For a limited time, Rising Storm Game of the Year Edition is being offered free from the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/rising-storm-game-of-the-year-edition).
Quote from: Greybriar on May 25, 2017, 01:27:38 PM
For a limited time, Rising Storm Game of the Year Edition is being offered free from the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/rising-storm-game-of-the-year-edition).
Just added it to my Steam library.
Man alive that's a lot of gaming for free. Rising Storm is probably my most played game in my Steam library, which is saying a lot. It IS that fun. Hard, but damn man.
Quote from: Greybriar on May 25, 2017, 12:24:30 PM
The Humble Store is offering Plague Inc: Evolved for 50% off, or $7.50 U.S. Here's the link (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/plague-inc-evolved).
also Quaranteen is 40% off at humble bundle, its the good guys curing the plague, its a different game, but looks a lot like plague
Quote from: gameleaper on May 25, 2017, 07:57:03 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 25, 2017, 12:24:30 PM
The Humble Store is offering Plague Inc: Evolved for 50% off, or $7.50 U.S. Here's the link (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/plague-inc-evolved).
also Quaranteen is 40% off at humble bundle, its the good guys curing the plague, its a different game, but looks a lot like plague
Should we get it before it's cured? :P
Quote from: bbmike on May 25, 2017, 08:00:05 PM
Quote from: gameleaper on May 25, 2017, 07:57:03 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 25, 2017, 12:24:30 PM
The Humble Store is offering Plague Inc: Evolved for 50% off, or $7.50 U.S. Here's the link (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/plague-inc-evolved).
also Quaranteen is 40% off at humble bundle, its the good guys curing the plague, its a different game, but looks a lot like plague
Should we get it before it's cured? :P
I just played a game of quaranteen, its nice but not as good as the plague, still its cheap though
Plague Inc is very good and sometimes is selling for around 3.00.
Quote from: gameleaper on May 25, 2017, 07:57:03 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on May 25, 2017, 12:24:30 PM
The Humble Store is offering Plague Inc: Evolved for 50% off, or $7.50 U.S. Here's the link (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/plague-inc-evolved).
also Quaranteen is 40% off at humble bundle, its the good guys curing the plague, its a different game, but looks a lot like plague
Same sale is also directly on Steam right now.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/489370/Quarantine/
day of infany & insurgency bundle 25% off on steam £16
and rising storm Vietnam 25% off, one day left , you get the delux version for less than ordinary game, but only today. its £17 , this seems to be the next big FPS
The "Witcher" Franchise is 50 to 85% off at Steam from now until 10 am Pacific time Friday.
Stellaris and DLC on weekend sale at Green Man Gaming..
-40/33%
https://www.greenmangaming.com/franchise/paradox
Great Old Games Summer Sale is on. Just about everything you can think of old and new included. :clap:
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 06, 2017, 08:35:26 AM
Great Old Games Summer Sale is on. Just about everything you can think of old and new included. :clap:
And Rebel Galaxy is free with first purchase! :)
Reichaboos will rejoice:
30% off some Matrix WW2 titles this week, with code.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2254/D-Day.Sale!.30.off.on.many.titles!
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 06, 2017, 08:35:26 AM
Great Old Games Summer Sale is on. Just about everything you can think of old and new included. :clap:
Not for sale: the Eternal Lords expansion of AoW3. :pullhair:
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 06, 2017, 12:17:04 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 06, 2017, 08:35:26 AM
Great Old Games Summer Sale is on. Just about everything you can think of old and new included. :clap:
Not for sale: the Eternal Lords expansion of AoW3. :pullhair:
Excuse me, but the
Eternal Lords expansion
is on sale for 40% off at GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/game/age_of_wonders_3_eternal_lords)
Gog Sale
I bought 6 more D&D games for $6.50. They were the Ravenloft games and the Krynn games. The sale they have on the older games is one of the better they have ever run.
As a reminder you can connect your GOG account to your steam account and have some of your steam games added to your GOG account for free, so you'll have DRM free versions also. I was reminded this morning when 4 more of my steam games were available to add to my GOG account.
Quote from: -budd- on June 07, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
As a reminder you can connect your GOG account to your steam account and have some of your steam games added to your GOG account for free, so you'll have DRM free versions also. I was reminded this morning when 4 more of my steam games were available to add to my GOG account.
How do you do that?
Quote from: airboy on June 07, 2017, 10:37:10 PM
Quote from: -budd- on June 07, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
As a reminder you can connect your GOG account to your steam account and have some of your steam games added to your GOG account for free, so you'll have DRM free versions also. I was reminded this morning when 4 more of my steam games were available to add to my GOG account.
How do you do that?
Check it out. (https://www.gog.com/connect)
Thanks Greybriar,
Think I'm up to around 15-20 games ported over to GOG from steam.
"Space Hulk Deathwing" is on sale at Steam for 40% off; sale ends the 16th.
Tyranny is on sale half-off at Steam and there's a new DLC package too. Still on the fence about it though. :-[
Me too. Just watched the DLC trailer for it.
There's some good reviews for the game but somehow I just can't get excited about it. I'm just an old D&D dinosaur I guess.
I don't have an excuse other than the list of games I have waiting to be cracked open and just wanting to wait for a 'Tranny Complete' edition. The story looks great there's just something holding me back from getting it right away.
Hearts of Iron IV: Colonel Edition (https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/hearts-of-iron-iv-colonel-edition/) is on sale for $21.25, Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet Edition (https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/hearts-of-iron-iv/) is on sale for $17, and other Hearts of Iron offerings (https://www.greenmangaming.com/search/Hearts%20of%20Iron%20IV) are reduced in price at Green Man Gaming.
It's actually cheaper at GOG-- 60% off but no mention of the DLC. Maybe that's just a Steam thing?
Tyranny is what I was talking about being cheaper at GOG.
One day, not that far from now, a full 'deluxe' version will be available. I'll get it then.
Flashpoint Campaigns Red Storm and Germany Reforged both are both half price at the Matrix store from today until June 18th.
I'd been thinking about picking up Red Storm for a little while and was hanging on to see if Matrix were having a mirror sale during the Steam sale period (the usual £42 tag seems a little excessive) so this is a win for me!
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2268/The.Reds.are.coming!.Both.FC.Red.Storm.and.Germany.Reforged.are.50.discounted!
Flight Simmers:
Should I get the FSX Steam Edition (+Piper Aztec Twin Pack) for 7.49 now, or wait for the Summer Sale and take a chance it goes on sale then, too?
It looks like a lot of fun through several YT vids I've seen, but I'm wondering if any of you have played it.
Quote from: Gusington on June 14, 2017, 12:35:55 PM
One day, not that far from now, a full 'deluxe' version will be available. I'll get it then.
There have been "complete" collections of some Paradox games in the past that later became incomplete due to additional DLC and/or expansions being released for those games. But, yeah, once the price comes down to 75% off for "a full 'deluxe' version" of
Hearts of Iron IV, I will buy it.
Quote from: BC on June 18, 2017, 10:14:36 AM
Flight Simmers:
Should I get the FSX Steam Edition (+Piper Aztec Twin Pack) for 7.49 now, or wait for the Summer Sale and take a chance it goes on sale then, too?
It looks like a lot of fun through several YT vids I've seen, but I'm wondering if any of you have played it.
A few of us have gotten into that one and X-Plane.. FSX can be a very expensive hobby if you 'really get into it'.. Even the Steam edition though, the Engine is showing it's age. You might get beautiful graphics with Orbix, Rex, add on Airports and planes. But PC resources-wise, it can be tough to get good performance. In FSX's case a faster CPU is more important than Video Card.
My video card isn't all that impressive, but the CPU isn't bad. I might give it a shot.
I can see how it can be a rabbit hole that's pretty endless, DLC-wise. I'd only want a few of the airliners, if those are included in the base pack.
Bummer is, I don't have a joystick, but I do have a game pad, which I failed to bring with me. If I bought it I wouldn't be able to do anything with it for a while.
Thanks, Tuna.
Joystick is a must..
If you find yourself getting into it.. PMDG is the golden line of airliners.. very expensive, but they are awesome!..
http://www.precisionmanuals.com/pages/product/FSX/ngx8900.html (http://www.precisionmanuals.com/pages/product/FSX/ngx8900.html)
Also highly recommend ORBX.. but also very expensive.. only buy it when it's on sale!
Oh, then you'll need a Track IR..
err.. Active Sky next... so on and so on!!! :crazy2:
Lord knows I don't need those expenses! Though it would be awesome to have a full set-up.
Heck, I'd love a driving rig too, to better play ATS! :crazy2:
i recently picked up the Thrustmaster T.1600M FCS. I paid like $160 for the stick, throttle and rudder pedals. I'm very happy with them so far and am thinking about swapping them onto my main rig instead of the much more expensive X55 Rhino I'm currently using.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnerdtechy.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F10%2FThrustmaster-VG-T.16000M-FCS-HOTAS-Controller-7.jpg&hash=c9aa182e2a33260d6f515118b7f776faecef310e)
Is there a drool emoticon? :wow:
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 19, 2017, 11:09:20 AM
i recently picked up the Thrustmaster T.1600M FCS. I paid like $160 for the stick, throttle and rudder pedals. I'm very happy with them so far and am thinking about swapping them onto my main rig instead of the much more expensive X55 Rhino I'm currently using.
I was looking at that when I was shopping for pedals. Ended up buying the CH pedals, which I really like. But I may still pick up that stick/throttle combo.
Quote from: Tuna on June 19, 2017, 01:13:44 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 19, 2017, 11:09:20 AM
i recently picked up the Thrustmaster T.1600M FCS. I paid like $160 for the stick, throttle and rudder pedals. I'm very happy with them so far and am thinking about swapping them onto my main rig instead of the much more expensive X55 Rhino I'm currently using.
I was looking at that when I was shopping for pedals. Ended up buying the CH pedals, which I really like. But I may still pick up that stick/throttle combo.
I also have the CH Pedals...I'm using them on my main rig with the X55. The T.Flight pedals feel better on my size 14 feet.
JH, are you not tempted to up-grade to the X-56 Rhino HOTAS?
Quote from: bob48 on June 19, 2017, 01:44:36 PM
JH, are you not tempted to up-grade to the X-56 Rhino HOTAS?
Tempted, but I'm not a huge fan of the X-55 and I feel a little cheated that they released the X-56 so soon after the release of the 55.
And they are not cheap. I just hope my old X-45 keeps going, although there is no support for it any more. I've found that it no longer retains setting in Elite, although it seems OK with FSX.
Quote from: bob48 on June 19, 2017, 02:12:55 PM
And they are not cheap. I just hope my old X-45 keeps going, although there is no support for it any more. I've found that it no longer retains setting in Elite, although it seems OK with FSX.
I have a T.Flight HOTAS system that is practically brand new that I'd be willing to give you, but with shipping, not sure its worth it. Maybe BC is interested?
That is very generous of you, JH, but you're right - the shipping would be at a crazy rate and then I would have to pay customs duty, but the thought is very much appreciated.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 19, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 19, 2017, 02:12:55 PM
And they are not cheap. I just hope my old X-45 keeps going, although there is no support for it any more. I've found that it no longer retains setting in Elite, although it seems OK with FSX.
I have a T.Flight HOTAS system that is practically brand new that I'd be willing to give you, but with shipping, not sure its worth it. Maybe BC is interested?
Wow, really?!? Sure, I'd love to have it, JH!
Quote from: BC on June 19, 2017, 03:17:44 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 19, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 19, 2017, 02:12:55 PM
And they are not cheap. I just hope my old X-45 keeps going, although there is no support for it any more. I've found that it no longer retains setting in Elite, although it seems OK with FSX.
I have a T.Flight HOTAS system that is practically brand new that I'd be willing to give you, but with shipping, not sure its worth it. Maybe BC is interested?
Wow, really?!? Sure, I'd love to have it, JH!
OK...I'll PM you.
Very, very generous of you, JH! Thanks much!
No problem, man. Its my pleasure. For some reason I always end up giving away HOTAS systems. I gave away my old X52 to someone around here too. Don't remember who the lucky recipient was. lol.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 19, 2017, 03:51:41 PM
Quote from: BC on June 19, 2017, 03:17:44 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 19, 2017, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 19, 2017, 02:12:55 PM
And they are not cheap. I just hope my old X-45 keeps going, although there is no support for it any more. I've found that it no longer retains setting in Elite, although it seems OK with FSX.
I have a T.Flight HOTAS system that is practically brand new that I'd be willing to give you, but with shipping, not sure its worth it. Maybe BC is interested?
Wow, really?!? Sure, I'd love to have it, JH!
OK...I'll PM you.
O0 O0 :notworthy: O0 O0
If anyone has missed this gem, Age of Decadence is currently on sale for $7.50 at Gamersgate (or 7500 Blue Coins, if you still have them). And rather than having to sweat through a glacially slow Gamersgate download, they're selling it as a Steam key. The sale will continue for the better part of three weeks.
Gamersgate is also selling Dungeon Rats, a dungeon crawler set in the Age of Decadence universe for $6.74. Fun little game focused on combat by a group of characters that you control. Not as deep as Age of Decadence because all you can really do is fight, it dovetails nicely and will improve your tactics in both games. A story about a group of condemned prisoners hacking their way out of penal colony similar to one that was described in Age of Decadence.
I played Age of Decadence when it was in beta. It's improved in the last couple of years?
Even though they officially came out with the last content update a few months ago, they are continuing to update with patches. There's a mindnumbing amount of text behind the game, and that translates into a mindnumbing quantity of possible errors. They've squashed almost all of them, and the game is very clean. There are still a few rough edges that normal people wouldn't notice (I'm not normal), but the game is a labor of love and the developers seem to be willing to keep chipping away at it.
So the short answer is, yes, it's improved a lot since beta.
The game isn't for everyone. There's a full-featured demo on the Steam website so you can play the first chapter and see if you like/love/hate/despise what goes on when you play the game. If you insist on pretty graphics and hate reading a lot of text, the game won't be your cup of tea. Demo saves can be uploaded to the full game if you end up buying it, and the only way to know if the game is sitting in your comfort zone is to play it. I originally thought I would hate the game because I'm an uptight purist, but after a couple of hours I found myself falling in love.
The visual portrayal of women in the game, however, is not loin-moistening.
Thanks Philippe...now I have this game on my mind.
Just don't forget, Gus:
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That game permanently damaged me...everything is frightening now. And I only finished half of it :/
Just the picture scares the hell out of me. Reminds me of an old 3rd grade teacher I once had. She had the same mouth. :o
Both mouths?
Alien: Isolation's Aliens don't bother me as much, for some strange reason, as those damnable androids.
Quote from: Gusington on June 20, 2017, 06:06:01 PM
That game permanently damaged me...everything is frightening now. And I only finished half of it :/
You got farther than I did -- I never even saw the Alien! (I quit around the point that the game forces to you FOLLOW THE DANG ALIEN THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. Uh. No. I am quite sure this clearly-established 'mechanic' character would have been able to find another way to proceed.)
However, in my experience there is one great antidote to A:I. (...wait, let me admire that the game with the amazing Xeno AI has the initials AI...)
the
Batman: Arkham games. Because you essentially
become the Alien, as far as the mooks are concerned anyway. Arguably the best part of all 4 games (not counting
Blackgate which is a different kind of game and, perhaps not-incidentally, doesn't or perhaps can't provide much of this side of things), is watching and listening to the thugs slowly or quickly freak out.
"All right, you pointy-ear freak, you just stand there like she said."
"...oh, man this isn't gonna end well."
"What? Why?"
"Uh, maybe you didn't notice, but
she left us! Alone! With! the Bat Man!"
:smitten: <:-)
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sll8FqDhUd4%2FT2JN24cdBkI%2FAAAAAAAAAPw%2F8I78z_KA_8o%2Fs1600%2Fdk2-striking-terror.jpg&hash=821b1299c60222e20f00fbdc2841a25761155db0)
To be fair,
Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor sometimes approaches the same beats, entirely by design. (There's even a tacit Batman joke in it, when the Orcs think the ghost-ranger might be this weird bat-creature in a cave they heard about some of them disturbing once.) But also by its design it can't really replicate the experience of being an actually-quite-fragile nimble-strong fear-thing, lurking in the shadows above, in the vents beneath, waiting to strike, capable of manhandling a whole mob at once but smashing down or from below or from behind on this or that lone guy. Who, in the game, very,
very much deserves getting a taste of the fear he insists on foisting unjustly on other people.
...also, you bought the series recently on sale. >:D
The Bat-Image above should be your avatar.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 19, 2017, 01:34:15 PM
Quote from: Tuna on June 19, 2017, 01:13:44 PM
I was looking at that when I was shopping for pedals. Ended up buying the CH pedals, which I really like. But I may still pick up that stick/throttle combo.
I also have the CH Pedals...I'm using them on my main rig with the X55. The T.Flight pedals feel better on my size 14 feet.
The CH pedals also feel too small for my pavement pounders. End up accidentally pushing in the toe brakes a lot, when trying to use the rudders, due to too extra weight on the tops.
I ended up taping a block of foam core into the bottom half, inside the heel cups, to even them out with the rest of the pedals. Then I slid a sock over each one to keep everything tight & in place.
It's under the back of the desk, so I'm not worried about my rudder pedals looking like they're wearing socks. ;D Plus it's much more comfortable to fly while being bare-footed. Filthy hippy fighter pilot style. :))
^LOL - nice solution, though. :bd:
Back to sales: it may get overlooked easily thanks to the ongoing Steam Summer Sale, but GoG (just after its summer sale) has released Homeworld: Emergence, which is the retitled Homeworld: Cataclysm, for under $10. A lot of fans were annoyed when the recent Remastered Homeworlds didn't include Cata, but GoG has been able to secure exclusive rights to it! -- and it's a standalone engine instead of needing original HW.
Unfortunately, this isn't a "remastered" Cataclysm: highest res is a little over 720, technically hi def but not really by PC standards.
Quote from: JasonPratt on June 24, 2017, 02:48:04 PM
Back to sales: it may get overlooked easily thanks to the ongoing Steam Summer Sale, but GoG (just after its summer sale) has released Homeworld: Emergence, which is the retitled Homeworld: Cataclysm, for under $10. A lot of fans were annoyed when the recent Remastered Homeworlds didn't include Cata, but GoG has been able to secure exclusive rights to it! -- and it's a standalone engine instead of needing original HW.
Unfortunately, this isn't a "remastered" Cataclysm: highest res is a little over 720, technically hi def but not really by PC standards.
I saw that and was confused. Last I heard the master for HW:C was lost which was the reason it wasn't remastered
Guess they found it! -- although they may not have the master files, perhaps, just the production files for playing the game?
Evidently a big problem was that Blizzard Studios filed an injunction (and won it!?!?) to keep whoever owns the rights from re-releasing the game because of the word "Cataclysm" in the title, so as not to compete with Warcraft: Cattackalysm ;) at the time. To me that sounds like an urban legend, but it's in GoG's little article announcing they got hold of the game, so... :-"
if this is true, let me get this straight...Blizzard filed an injunction against something that already existed and predated their IP...and won???
I mean I know our copyright laws are screwed up but Whole-y-Sheet that is some bullschnit.
Quote from: jamus34 on June 24, 2017, 06:23:22 PM
if this is true, let me get this straight...Blizzard filed an injunction against something that already existed and predated their IP...and won???
I mean I know our copyright laws are screwed up but Whole-y-Sheet that is some bullschnit.
That's happened before. A major studio wants to avoid confusion with some a-list game it has coming out and so it sues small companies who already have games with similar titles, promising to bury the little guys in legal fees even if they are in the right. Business sense says just change the name and avoid paying lawyers more money than your niche game may actually make. IIRC, both Slitherine ('Battlefield Academy') and Cornered Rat Studios ('Battlefield Europe: WW2OL') were threatened with massive lawsuits by EA for having games with 'Battlefield' in the title, even though at least one of the former had been using the title since developing their game in the late 90's and releasing it in 2001, and EA's first Battlefield game didn't come out until 2002.
Quote from: jamus34 on June 24, 2017, 06:23:22 PM
if this is true, let me get this straight...Blizzard filed an injunction against something that already existed and predated their IP...and won???
I mean I know our copyright laws are screwed up but Whole-y-Sheet that is some bullschnit.
Yes, indeed!
Humble Bundle's got a sale going on right now. Prices are a little bit lower than those available on the Steam summer sale. I think I might grab Mad Max and Winds of Trade.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/search/filter/onsale/sort/discount/page/0 (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/search/filter/onsale/sort/discount/page/0)
Dammit, someone must have screwed up over at Bundle Stars yesterday. I saw Euro Truck Simulator for 0.49 US, but in the Steam app on my PC, it was 4.99 US. I see they've fixed it now.
Mad Max is great.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on June 27, 2017, 03:11:44 PM
Humble Bundle's got a sale going on right now. Prices are a little bit lower than those available on the Steam summer sale. I think I might grab Mad Max and Winds of Trade.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/search/filter/onsale/sort/discount/page/0 (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/search/filter/onsale/sort/discount/page/0)
I've been thinking about buying
Winds Of Trade for awhile but it being in Early Access has caused me to hold off.
By the way, I'm showing its cost is $8.99 at both Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/winds-of-trade) and Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/576260/Winds_Of_Trade/).
Scourge of War Series is 50 percent off!
Take Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Collection, Gettysburg, Pipe Creek, Antietam, Chancellorsville and Brandy Station 50% off!The offer lasts from June 30th to July 3rd and is valid for both digital and physical editions of the games!
IMPORTANT! Scourge of War: Waterloo, Quatre Bras, Wavre, Ligny are not part of this offer. (but are on sale on Steam for 50% off ....)
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2277/Scourge.of.War.Series.is.50.percent.off!
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 30, 2017, 07:56:14 AM
Scourge of War Series is 50 percent off!
Take Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Collection, Gettysburg, Pipe Creek, Antietam, Chancellorsville and Brandy Station 50% off!The offer lasts from June 30th to July 3rd and is valid for both digital and physical editions of the games!
IMPORTANT! Scourge of War: Waterloo, Quatre Bras, Wavre, Ligny are not part of this offer. (but are on sale on Steam for 50% off ....)
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2277/Scourge.of.War.Series.is.50.percent.off!
Now that is very tempting since I don't own any of the series. (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarcentral.com%2Fpics%2Fthinking.gif&hash=8d0acedf27b14588d564e6304e4c273477dffb35)
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 30, 2017, 07:56:14 AM
Scourge of War Series is 50 percent off!
Take Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Collection, Gettysburg, Pipe Creek, Antietam, Chancellorsville and Brandy Station 50% off!The offer lasts from June 30th to July 3rd and is valid for both digital and physical editions of the games!
IMPORTANT! Scourge of War: Waterloo, Quatre Bras, Wavre, Ligny are not part of this offer. (but are on sale on Steam for 50% off ....)
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2277/Scourge.of.War.Series.is.50.percent.off!
Yeah, great timing Matrix - just after I spent all my spare cash at the Steam sale. Why not announce this a few days earlier?
DRM-Freedom sale at Humble Bundle if you missed the GOG summer sale and still have $ to spend.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/drm-freedom-sale?partner=PCGamer (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/drm-freedom-sale?partner=PCGamer)
Humble Bundle has all the Total War stuff on sale right now.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/total-war-weekend/ (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/total-war-weekend/)
DCS have a 50% sale on. I wasn't gonna buy - but the Viggen at half price was too much to resist :knuppel2:
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 14, 2017, 05:29:22 PM
DCS have a 50% sale on. I wasn't gonna buy - but the Viggen at half price was too much to resist :knuppel2:
I've not been terribly interested in der Viggen. But I may finally pick up the F-5E.
May as well get the other side of the Cold War server(s). I really dislike joining the side that has more players, when doing DCS 'Air Quake', because I don't own the fighter for the other side.
Jotun (https://www.gog.com/game/jotun) is free for a limited time over on GOG (normally $14.99).
Il-2 Sturmovik Battle of Moscow is on sale with 40% off until August 7 (https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/30209-40-bom-back-july-19-august-7/).
Brothers is on sale at GOG.com for $2.99 U.S. (https://www.gog.com/game/brothers_a_tale_of_two_sons) That's an 80% price reduction.
Afghanistan '11 got an update (http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4328117&mpage=1&key=�) and is on sale for $20 (http://slitherine.com/products/product.asp?gid=641).
^^ Love the game, but be aware that the tutorial is kind of broken; it's easy to zig instead of zag and be unable to complete a mission thus unable to progress. THE ACTUAL MISSIONS ARE NOT LIKE THIS! -- just the tutorials (some of them).
Which is too bad, because the tutorials are not only helpful, but have been crafted to kinda-sorta fit into the history of the campaign.
just picked up distant worlds universe from bundlestars for $18. huge savings since the game is $60 on steam right now. purchased the base game when it was first released over at matrix but never got the expansions. now seemed like a good time to grab everything! sale lasts for another 4 days i believe.
Quote from: CptHowdy on August 14, 2017, 02:30:29 PM
just picked up distant worlds universe from bundlestars for $18. huge savings since the game is $60 on steam right now. purchased the base game when it was first released over at matrix but never got the expansions. now seemed like a good time to grab everything! sale lasts for another 4 days i believe.
Whoa, nice! May you have many happy hours of gaming with that one. O0
Quote from: Martok on August 14, 2017, 02:45:16 PM
Quote from: CptHowdy on August 14, 2017, 02:30:29 PM
just picked up distant worlds universe from bundlestars for $18. huge savings since the game is $60 on steam right now. purchased the base game when it was first released over at matrix but never got the expansions. now seemed like a good time to grab everything! sale lasts for another 4 days i believe.
Whoa, nice! May you have many happy hours of gaming with that one. O0
+1 Great game with a wide range of options running from total micro-management to sit back and watch the game play itself! And everything in between.
Early access Medieval Kingdom Wars is on sale for ~15.00 @ Steam right now.
I saw Darklands is on sale on Steam for $1.74.
It's pretty old school, but I actually quite enjoy it.
Quote from: Toonces on August 14, 2017, 05:57:38 PM
I saw Darklands is on sale on Steam for $1.74.
It's pretty old school, but I actually quite enjoy it.
I've tried it a few times. The character creation process alone is a lot of fun, though I never know when to stop.
Darklands may be my all-time favorite game, right up there with Dusk of the Gods and the first Jagged Alliance.
It's painful to look at now, but back in the day I must have logged in hundreds of hours.
The game (and the patching of the game) is rumored to be one of the things behind the demise of Microprose.
Quote from: Gusington on August 14, 2017, 05:41:33 PM
Early access Medieval Kingdom Wars is on sale for ~15.00 @ Steam right now.
Saw that. I'm almost tempted, except that the game seems to focus largely (if not entirely) on siege battles, not unlike the Stronghold series.
I am tempted too, but haven't bought it yet. Mainly because I still haven't played the developers previous release, Kingdom Wars 2. That said, this new game is getting much better Steam reviews, even while still in early access.
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/total-war-attila-complete-bundle?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=ff5c6fd19d-Summer_TotalWarAttila_15_08_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-ff5c6fd19d-420276177&mc_cid=ff5c6fd19d&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
Bundle Stars got some great discounts on at the mo including Attilla Complete at 78% off
How about Warhammer Total War for $20 over there at Bundle Stars? Worth it or wait?
^I have only poked around with it for a couple of hours but I would say yes it's worth it.
Just got a 50% off coupon for Dawn of War III on Steam, so the price is not 29.99. Steam reviews are crap but it has a 77% on Metacritic. DoW III worth it for 29.99?
Quote from: Gusington on August 17, 2017, 06:09:52 PM
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Just got a 50% off coupon for Dawn of War III on Steam, so the price is not 29.99. Steam reviews are crap but it has a 77% on Metacritic. DoW III worth it for 29.99?
Me too. I'm still wondering if it's worth it as well. So many other good games to save up for.
I haven't bought it yet. Watched the trailers for it and it doesn't look as engaging as DoW 1 or 2.
Quote from: Gusington on August 18, 2017, 08:00:44 AM
I haven't bought it yet. Watched the trailers for it and it doesn't look as engaging as DoW 1 or 2.
Key word being...yet. :peace:
I stumbled upon a DoW III thread on Reddit posted by someone else who received the Steam coupon and Lordy is there a lot of hate for this game.
Unless you are a huge 40K fan, I would say its not worth $30.
Wow - from you JH that's a pretty heavy statement.
Quote from: Gusington on August 18, 2017, 09:19:59 AM
Wow - from you JH that's a pretty heavy statement.
You're still gonna buy it :P
Nope.
Ditto nope. DoW 1 and 2 are still, as far as I can tell from watching/reading other people in DoW3, substantially superior, even if the gfx aren't up to par. (And DoW2 isn't even really the same type of game as DoW1.)
I started playing the latest building of DoW(1): Soulstorm: Ultimate Apocalypse last night in multiplayer for the first time, and felt a true pang of pity and sadness for whoever worked hard on DoW3. :'( The latter graphics are, by everything I've seen and read, up to par, no complaints; but they deserve to be in a better game.
Thanks man. Out of my Steam cart it goes.
Quote from: Gusington on August 18, 2017, 12:58:36 PM
Thanks man. Out of my Steam cart it goes.
I'm very disappointed with you.
Momma raised a quitter!
I tried one of those Pinata things from GOG. Three bucks and a chance to get a decent game that costs a lot more than $3. I've done it before and managed to draw a game I already had on Steam, so that was it for me. This time I got Depths of Peril, which was an RPG from 2007 that GOG is selling for $9.99, so...win, I guess?
8)
Bundle Stars is having a sale on Paradox Games (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/collections/paradox-interactive). Included among them are Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet Edition (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/hearts-of-iron-iv-cadet-edition) for $15.99 and Hearts of Iron IV: Colonel Edition (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/hearts-of-iron-iv-colonel-edition) for $19.99 U.S.
Save an extra 10% when you use this code: SUMMER10
Offer ends in 3 days.
I caved and bought Warhammer Total War for $18. Now, to find time to play it. :-[
^Get any DLC to go along with it?
Yes, Bretonnia and some lady vampire leader. Hope she's hot.
Quote from: Sir Slash on August 20, 2017, 09:40:03 PM
Yes, Bretonnia and some lady vampire leader. Hope she's hot.
Probably room temperature.
More likely ice cold, being all undead and such.
I hear she sucks.
...
https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WWOCE/world-war-1-centennial-edition)
World War One Centennial edition is 4.60 at Gamers Gate
Free permanent copy of Shadow Warrior! Available until August 23rd 10AM Pacific
http://store.steampowered.com/app/233130/Shadow_Warrior/
Quote from: Pete Dero on August 22, 2017, 01:02:19 PM
Free permanent copy of Shadow Warrior! Available until August 23rd 10AM Pacific
http://store.steampowered.com/app/233130/Shadow_Warrior/
Thanks for the heads-up! O0
Bought Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition this morning on Xbox One. It was $6 for Gold members (and through a convoluted series of events, I ended up with a Gold membership last month).
My son and I should have fun with Battlefront.
It's an oldie but a goodie.
Supreme Ruler 1936 is on sale at Bundle Stars (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/game/supreme-ruler-1936) for $2.59 U.S.
^At that price, its almost worth it.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 25, 2017, 01:29:46 PM
^At that price, its almost worth it.
Waiting for it to hit $1.99???
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 25, 2017, 01:29:46 PM
^At that price, its almost worth it.
If I'm not mistaken
Supreme Ruler 1936 (http://battlegoat.com/index.php/supreme-ruler-1936/) cost $39.99 when it was released on 9 May 2014 (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/supreme-ruler-1936). I purchased it from Steam for $13.59 while it was 66%off on 11 August 2014.
Since I already owned the game I haven't been following it closely, but $2.59 is the lowest price I remember seeing for it. Admittedly
Supreme Ruler 1936 is not for everyone, but for that price I figured that someone might be interested in giving it a try.
Quote from: Greybriar on August 25, 2017, 04:14:16 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 25, 2017, 01:29:46 PM
^At that price, its almost worth it.
If I'm not mistaken Supreme Ruler 1936 (http://battlegoat.com/index.php/supreme-ruler-1936/) cost $39.99 when it was released on 9 May 2014 (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/supreme-ruler-1936). I purchased it from Steam for $13.59 while it was 66%off on 11 August 2014.
Since I already owned the game I haven't been following it closely, but $2.59 is the lowest price I remember seeing for it. Admittedly Supreme Ruler 1936 is not for everyone, but for that price I figured that someone might be interested in giving it a try.
I always appreciate your sales alerts - even if it is something I have no interest in purchasing.
Quote from: airboy on August 25, 2017, 09:58:53 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on August 25, 2017, 04:14:16 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 25, 2017, 01:29:46 PM
^At that price, its almost worth it.
If I'm not mistaken Supreme Ruler 1936 (http://battlegoat.com/index.php/supreme-ruler-1936/) cost $39.99 when it was released on 9 May 2014 (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/supreme-ruler-1936). I purchased it from Steam for $13.59 while it was 66%off on 11 August 2014.
Since I already owned the game I haven't been following it closely, but $2.59 is the lowest price I remember seeing for it. Admittedly Supreme Ruler 1936 is not for everyone, but for that price I figured that someone might be interested in giving it a try.
I always appreciate your sales alerts - even if it is something I have no interest in purchasing.
Thanks Airboy. I try to be helpful to my fellow PC gamers.
Quote from: Greybriar on August 26, 2017, 08:48:53 AM
Quote from: airboy on August 25, 2017, 09:58:53 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on August 25, 2017, 04:14:16 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 25, 2017, 01:29:46 PM
^At that price, its almost worth it.
If I'm not mistaken Supreme Ruler 1936 (http://battlegoat.com/index.php/supreme-ruler-1936/) cost $39.99 when it was released on 9 May 2014 (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/supreme-ruler-1936). I purchased it from Steam for $13.59 while it was 66%off on 11 August 2014.
Since I already owned the game I haven't been following it closely, but $2.59 is the lowest price I remember seeing for it. Admittedly Supreme Ruler 1936 is not for everyone, but for that price I figured that someone might be interested in giving it a try.
I always appreciate your sales alerts - even if it is something I have no interest in purchasing.
Thanks Airboy. I try to be helpful to my fellow PC gamers.
I'm sure we all do. Heck this thread has found me a few nuggets I would have missed otherwise. The snarkiness is an acquired taste but I feel it's no where near as toxic here as compared to some other forums I have been on.
We'll work on it!
lots of rome titles going cheap on matrix.
Quote from: gameleaper on August 28, 2017, 03:17:50 AM
lots of rome titles going cheap on matrix.
Specifically, ALEA JACTA EST is on sale for $10 and the expansions are 50% off.
Quote from: airboy on August 28, 2017, 11:06:22 AM
Specifically, ALEA JACTA EST is on sale for $10 and the expansions are 50% off.
Thanks for the heads-up. Added the one AJE piece I was missing and that was The "Cantabrian Wars" addon.
Good deal on Humble Bundle today. Pay $1 and get Infested Planet. As of now, pay $4.73 or more and get Verdun and Vermintide+DLC. Vermintide is a tonne of fun! BUY IT!!!!! (and then let's play)
https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-9?linkID=&mcID=102:59a4aff18eab4ea12017f0f7:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_08_29_jumbobundle9&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image (https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-9?linkID=&mcID=102:59a4aff18eab4ea12017f0f7:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_08_29_jumbobundle9&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image)
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 29, 2017, 03:59:00 PM
Good deal on Humble Bundle today. Pay $1 and get Infested Planet. As of now, pay $4.73 or more and get Verdun and Vermintide+DLC. Vermintide is a tonne of fun! BUY IT!!!!! (and then let's play)
https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-9?linkID=&mcID=102:59a4aff18eab4ea12017f0f7:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_08_29_jumbobundle9&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image (https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-9?linkID=&mcID=102:59a4aff18eab4ea12017f0f7:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_08_29_jumbobundle9&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image)
Verdun and Vermintide for less than $5 - great deal!
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 29, 2017, 03:59:00 PM
Good deal on Humble Bundle today. Pay $1 and get Infested Planet. As of now, pay $4.73 or more and get Verdun and Vermintide+DLC. Vermintide is a tonne of fun! BUY IT!!!!! (and then let's play)
https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-9?linkID=&mcID=102:59a4aff18eab4ea12017f0f7:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_08_29_jumbobundle9&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image (https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-9?linkID=&mcID=102:59a4aff18eab4ea12017f0f7:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_08_29_jumbobundle9&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image)
Humble Bundle also has
exceptional customer service. I made a boo boo with a payment and the customer service reps graciously and promptly refunded my money. Thank you, Humble Bundle.
Quote from: Uberhaus on September 01, 2017, 08:08:55 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on August 29, 2017, 03:59:00 PM
Good deal on Humble Bundle today. Pay $1 and get Infested Planet. As of now, pay $4.73 or more and get Verdun and Vermintide+DLC. Vermintide is a tonne of fun! BUY IT!!!!! (and then let's play)
https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-9?linkID=&mcID=102:59a4aff18eab4ea12017f0f7:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_08_29_jumbobundle9&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image (https://www.humblebundle.com/jumbo-bundle-9?linkID=&mcID=102:59a4aff18eab4ea12017f0f7:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_08_29_jumbobundle9&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image)
Humble Bundle also has exceptional customer service. I made a boo boo with a payment and the customer service reps graciously and promptly refunded my money. Thank you, Humble Bundle.
Always nice to hear - thanks for sharing.
^Definitely.
Flashpoint Campaigns receives a final update! And is on sale too!
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2337/Flashpoint.Campaigns.receives.a.final.update!.And.is.on.sale.too!
Starting from today September 1st to 7th, the series is 50% off!
^that's a good deal
^Just picked up the DLC for it. Bad intel here I come! :hide:
Quote from: bbmike on September 01, 2017, 04:54:26 PM
Bad intel here I come! :hide:
It is your area of expertise! ;)
Total War: Warhammer titles on sale up to 70% off !
(core game = $17.99)
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/collections/total-war-warhammer
Saw that earlier this morning. Kinda sorta tempted to get Warhammer 2 but 49.00 is still too high. I'll wait for it to drop in to the 30.00 range while I play a few campaigns of the first Warhammer TW title.
Quote from: Gusington on September 03, 2017, 12:26:30 PM
Saw that earlier this morning. Kinda sorta tempted to get Warhammer 2 but 49.00 is still too high. I'll wait for it to drop in to the 30.00 range while I play a few campaigns of the first Warhammer TW title.
I won't pick up #2 until
a) They have merged both TW maps into a grand campaign. Which isn't going to be the case when #2 releases.
b) They've fixed the inevitable bugs with the aforementioned map combo updates.
If TWW2 actually released with both maps combined, I would've considered getting it early. But they put it off in favor of an earlier release.. for which they won't get my purchase. Got plenty TWW1 to yet play in the meantime. :)
The only TWW2 faction I've been real interested in is the Skaven, anyway.
I thought they were going to merge the two games on to a bigger map with 2's release...what's the deal?
Quote from: Gusington on September 03, 2017, 03:49:44 PM
I thought they were going to merge the two games on to a bigger map with 2's release...what's the deal?
CA stated that the campaign maps between 1 & 2 will be merged... a few weeks after.
Which, to my ears, sounds more like "whenever we get to it". I expect it will take them quite awhile longer to get it done (and properly). Pretty sure they said something like "2 weeks after release" which, as we all know, is code for 'we have no idea'.
So TWW2 will only have the western continent at launch, and no combo of the two.
Hopefully they have come a ways since Empire TW.
Command H.Q. is on sale at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PGIYV10/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_9_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-8&pf_rd_r=FHX8K0V1PEBFY3N90A8T&pf_rd_r=FHX8K0V1PEBFY3N90A8T&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=bf9987a9-9a9b-4155-8afa-5b120f93348b&pf_rd_p=bf9987a9-9a9b-4155-8afa-5b120f93348b&pf_rd_i=7266959011) and Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/329630/Command_HQ/) for $1.74 U.S.
Be advised that Command H.Q. is not a new game. According to MobyGames (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/command-hq), it was released for DOS in 1990. I'm having fun with it, but your mileage may vary.
^I spent many, many hours with that game.
Quote from: bbmike on September 07, 2017, 08:15:01 AM
^I spent many, many hours with that game.
So did I. The retail boxed version of CHQ is sitting on a shelf in my old gaming room. I spent a lot of time and numerous all-nighters playing those old DOS games back in the day.
Quote from: Nefaro on September 03, 2017, 09:30:11 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 03, 2017, 03:49:44 PM
I thought they were going to merge the two games on to a bigger map with 2's release...what's the deal?
CA stated that the campaign maps between 1 & 2 will be merged... a few weeks after.
Which, to my ears, sounds more like "whenever we get to it". I expect it will take them quite awhile longer to get it done (and properly). Pretty sure they said something like "2 weeks after release" which, as we all know, is code for 'we have no idea'.
So TWW2 will only have the western continent at launch, and no combo of the two.
Why do you think "2 weeks after release" is code for "we have no idea"? Two weeks after release is pretty damn specific, if you ask me. Sure, it may be delayed, but if they were playing games, I don't think they would have publicly released such a specific time frame.
Once again, the CA and TW hate/skepticism never ceases to amaze me (this comment is
not aimed at you Nef). In my opinion, TW is one of the greatest series ever released, flaws and all. Find me another game that mixes turn based grand strategy with real time tactical battles with as much style as we get in TW.
In Falcon 4 development, saying something would be available in "two weeks" is a euphemism for "we have no idea how long." I've been Googling it to see if it's a term that applies to computer game development in general, but nothing is popping up.
Regardless, that's how I took the above comments...not has some hate on CA.
JH - It's aimed at me, isn't it...
Tranny on sale at Steam for half off (about 22.00) - I am taking the plunge at that price, as soon as I get home.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 07, 2017, 11:56:37 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on September 03, 2017, 09:30:11 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 03, 2017, 03:49:44 PM
I thought they were going to merge the two games on to a bigger map with 2's release...what's the deal?
CA stated that the campaign maps between 1 & 2 will be merged... a few weeks after.
Which, to my ears, sounds more like "whenever we get to it". I expect it will take them quite awhile longer to get it done (and properly). Pretty sure they said something like "2 weeks after release" which, as we all know, is code for 'we have no idea'.
So TWW2 will only have the western continent at launch, and no combo of the two.
Why do you think "2 weeks after release" is code for "we have no idea"? Two weeks after release is pretty damn specific, if you ask me. Sure, it may be delayed, but if they were playing games, I don't think they would have publicly released such a specific time frame.
Once again, the CA and TW hate/skepticism never ceases to amaze me (this comment is not aimed at you Nef). In my opinion, TW is one of the greatest series ever released, flaws and all. Find me another game that mixes turn based grand strategy with real time tactical battles with as much style as we get in TW.
I don't get the rabid CA hate, either. I've pre-ordered their releases numerous times and been okay with it as long as they were patching any broken stuff. Hell.. I still like
Rome 2 yet still see people complain about it despite having had 17 updates that fixed most of the initial issues it had on release. I've enjoyed
Warhammer quite a bit as well, and want to spend more time with it (among others). :bd:
The reason I'm not pre-ordering
Warhammer 2 is that the major feature I'd been looking forward to, the combined campaign map, will not be included at release. That doesn't mean I won't pick it up in the future.
The "2 weeks" mention was in relation to the same old game development joke. The infamous reply to, "when will the patch be ready?". When they replied with two weeks, you knew that was always just the earliest & most optimistic guesstimate.
If CA does put it out 2 weeks afterward (or 2 months?), then I'll be pleasantly surprised. Not disappointed. Because I won't tell myself to expect it.
Expect the worst, hope for the best, and you won't be disappointed. <:-)
Side note: It's probably distantly related to other approximated replies of "two". Such as police officers knowing that nearly everyone pulled over for drunk driving & asked, "how many beers have you drank" will reply with "two beers" when it's more but the driver doesn't want to admit it. ;D
(https://m.popkey.co/f5b443/VeLja.gif)
heheheh
Quote from: Gusington on September 07, 2017, 02:41:40 PM
Tranny on sale at Steam for half off (about 22.00)
I searched for this tranny game on line, but I must say I don't see much gaming in the results I'm getting 8).
Consider yourself lucky!
Polaris Sector is 50% off (for $20).
I'm torn about buying it. I have Distant Worlds Universe (unplayed) and Armada 2526 (unplayed). If I bought Polaris Sector, it would be my third unplayed 4x space game.
I love 4x space games, but I already have two great unplayed ones.
Quote from: airboy on September 08, 2017, 12:25:41 PM
Polaris Sector is 50% off (for $20).
I'm torn about buying it. I have Distant Worlds Universe (unplayed) and Armada 2526 (unplayed). If I bought Polaris Sector, it would be my third unplayed 4x space game.
I love 4x space games, but I already have two great unplayed ones.
GET IT! It's a steal at that price.
Play it before the others. O0
Quote from: airboy on September 08, 2017, 12:25:41 PM
Polaris Sector is 50% off (for $20).,,.
Link (http://store.steampowered.com/app/418250/Polaris_Sector/)
Quote from: Greybriar on September 09, 2017, 08:05:07 AM
Quote from: airboy on September 08, 2017, 12:25:41 PM
Polaris Sector is 50% off (for $20).,,.
Link (http://store.steampowered.com/app/418250/Polaris_Sector/)
Or direct from Matrix : http://www.matrixgames.com/products/product.asp?gid=595 (serial is exactly the same serial you will need to redeem the game on Steam)
GOG has some sales going right now. On it's Weekly Sale. 50-75% Off.
https://www.gog.com/promo/20170911_weekly_sale
Such as:
Hard West 75% off ($5), Tropico 3, 4, or 5 going for $3 or $6, and some others..
Hard West is pretty fun, but can be frustrating as it seems solutions to the missions are pretty narrow. But at that price it's a good deal.
https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/battle-academy-complete-bundle?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=47c8a32fed-Essentials_09_13_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-47c8a32fed-428025905&mc_cid=47c8a32fed&mc_eid=4900493aa3 (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/battle-academy-complete-bundle?utm_source=Bundle%20Stars%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=47c8a32fed-Essentials_09_13_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-47c8a32fed-428025905&mc_cid=47c8a32fed&mc_eid=4900493aa3)
If not now, then when?
The pain of early adoption.
You magnificent bastard, Cyrano. :)
What a great deal for the price of a large coffee! Sold!! Thanks Cyrano. :)
Can't resist adding that many good wargames to my unplayed stack!
Good catch Cyrano, thanks!!! :bd:
That time of year is coming round again when I promise not to make up silly songs about how much I love Sang Froid: Tales of Werewolves. Which this year I may be doing a video AAR on, perhaps.
I mention this because in dl'ing the game for preliminary preparation purposes, I discovered that it is currently one hundred percent free on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/SangFroid__Tales_of_Werewolves/
Why, I have no idea. But it's one of the best free games you'll ever play. It was well worth the full asking cost.
I already had both BA and BA 2, but I didn't have all those BA 1 expansions - well worth $1.99 just to get those since Steam is selling them at 9.99 each.
BA just doesn't appeal to me. Not even at $4.99. I know that sounds crazy.
Quote from: mirth on September 13, 2017, 06:44:19 PM
BA just doesn't appeal to me. Not even at $4.99. I know that sounds crazy.
For $1.99 it'll probably give you some pleasure. A lot cheaper than those run-down MILFs at those run-down Maine bars you frequent. ;)
Quote from: BanzaiCat on September 13, 2017, 06:45:06 PM
A lot cheaper than those run-down MILFs at those run-down Maine bars you frequent. ;)
I don't even spend $1.99 on them.
Barfly 2: The Mirthening
Mirthfly 3: Bartending.
Love Battle Academy, especially BA2.
You are, collectively, most welcome. Pleased to be of service.
BA is not my primary "thing" but I do prefer it to the puzzly nonsense of Panzer Corps.
And at that price?
Quote from: Cyrano on September 13, 2017, 07:57:46 PM
BA is not my primary "thing" but I do prefer it to the puzzly nonsense of Panzer Corps.
I played through the base game of PC but it wasn't any more or less interesting than the original Panzer General to me. I'll go back to Pacific General and Fantasy General just because of the subject matter (doing something other than rolling over Poles, French people, Commies, Brits, and Americans, e.g rolling over Japs and Orcs) being different and somewhat more interesting to me.
It took me a long time to get into BA, mainly because of the price point. I'm actually enjoying BA more than BA2. I might be burned out on Eastern Front games.
How dare you.
I would probably blame John Wayne and Clint Eastwood but I much prefer the Western Theatre including Africa. East Front games are just too big!!!
That's what she said.
I have an extra key for Battle Academy that I got when I purchased a bundle on the Humble Store. Anybody interested?
All of the Order of Battle expansions are on sale. This is a very good series and some of the expansions (China, Finland) have not been done very often by any computer wargame.
See: http://www.matrixgames.com/oobpromo
Quote from: MC on September 14, 2017, 10:59:50 AM
I have an extra key for Battle Academy that I got when I purchased a bundle on the Humble Store. Anybody interested?
If you still have the key shoot me a pm , thank you!
And for those who haven't seen them yet, you might want to check out these threads at the Matrix Battle Academy forums:
BA 1:
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3843216
BA 2:
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4284002
The first post in each thread should have links to each game's historical flag mod. The BA 1 mod corrects the Italian and American flags, not just the German.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on September 15, 2017, 12:25:26 PM
Quote from: MC on September 14, 2017, 10:59:50 AM
I have an extra key for Battle Academy that I got when I purchased a bundle on the Humble Store. Anybody interested?
If you still have the key shoot me a pm , thank you!
Sorry, gone.
I do have keys for both Pride of Nations and Rise of Prussia Gold if interested. Definitely different than BA but good stuff.
Achilles, I have an extra key, meant to post in the donation thread but hadn't gotten around to it. I'll PM it to you when I'm home. lol if you don't get it by tomorrow night pm me to remind me. I also have a key for the Rommel dlc
The Quest, a highly regarded open world RPG is on sale this week at Steam for $5.
Bundle Stars is selling Horror Heroes 2 Bundle (https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/horror-heroes-2-bundle) for $2.99 U.S. which includes:
Nihilumbra
CASE: Animatronics
Yet Another Zombie Defense
SurvHive
HEKTOR - Soundtrack Edition
Corrosion: Cold Winter Waiting
If you're in the mood for more poop-your-pants horror fun, Humble Bundle is giving away Outlast and Outlast Whistleblower for free (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/outlast-deluxe?linkID=&mcID=102:59c2d127e1b8293e180e4f20:ot:56d86fd8733462ca8955f987:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_09_21_SummerSaleEncore_store&utm_content=Banner) for the next 48 hours.
Note that you have to be signed up with Humble Bundle, and have your Steam account tied to them, to get the keys.
^Thanks! :bd:
Quote from: BanzaiCat on September 21, 2017, 12:43:04 PM
If you're in the mood for more poop-your-pants horror fun, Humble Bundle is giving away Outlast and Outlast Whistleblower for free (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/outlast-deluxe?linkID=&mcID=102:59c2d127e1b8293e180e4f20:ot:56d86fd8733462ca8955f987:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_09_21_SummerSaleEncore_store&utm_content=Banner) for the next 48 hours.
Note that you have to be signed up with Humble Bundle, and have your Steam account tied to them, to get the keys.
I'm not sure that's the case, BC. I'm not signed up for the bundle and I managed to get it. You can also download direct from the site so I'm not sure you need a tied Steam account either.
Outlast Deluxe is currently free for a limited time at Humble Bundle.
Edit: Just saw that BC beat me to it.
Quote from: MikeBrough2 on September 21, 2017, 02:56:48 PM
I'm not sure that's the case, BC. I'm not signed up for the bundle and I managed to get it. You can also download direct from the site so I'm not sure you need a tied Steam account either.
Then that's my bad. All I know is I had to log in to Humble Bundle. I've bought things through them before but never signed up for an account. Then it told me I had to log in to Steam through them. In any case, good deal if you didn't have to jump through as many hoops.
And like Alien: Isolation, it will sit in my library and never be played! :bd:
^That is criminal!
Stellaris 60% off at humble
Quote from: Gusington on September 21, 2017, 08:56:28 PM
^That is criminal!
The main criminality here is that my rig doesn't run it very smoothly. The last thing I need is trying to hide from an alien in a laggy space station!
In Space no one can hear you stutter.
BS BC - I think you're just afraid 💀
I space no one can smell your peep.
Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares, an old favorite of mine, is on sale at GamersGate (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-MOO2/master-of-orion-ii-battle-at-antares) for a mere 97¢ U.S.
Quote from: mirth on September 22, 2017, 07:41:03 AM
I space no one can smell your peep.
Filthy!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.abcnews.com%2Fimages%2FEntertainment%2Fgty_peeps_nt_130326_wmain.jpg&hash=3d1616c398bfa4fd1a598c8e2cbc69adeb23cf7a)
^lol
Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/394360/Hearts_of_Iron_IV/) is offering 60% off the Cadet Edition of Hearts of Iron IV bringing the cost down to $16.00 U.S.
If you happen to own Crusader Kings II, Europa Universalis IV, and Stellaris on Steam, you can add the Cadet Edition of Hearts of Iron IV to your Steam library for $14.40 if you buy the Paradox Grand Strategy Collection (http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/3100/Paradox_Grand_Strategy_Collection/).
Matrix has Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon on sale for 63% off and the expansions 50% off until October 8.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2372/Warhammer.40.000.Armageddon.on.Sale
Just in time for Gus for Halloween, Darkest Dungeon is on sale for $10 on steam.
You are all gaming harlots.
How difficult is this game, really? I don't need more frustration, gaming or otherwise...
If you venture to far above your station[level] you will get slapped and frustrated. As long as you realize characters will die and things will go wrong you'll be fine...embrace the suckage. You'll probably restart a few times as you learn and want to do things differently. Just spend your treasure wisely and carefully pick which characters you will invest in. The game has made me scream in both pain and pleasure, i.e. "You've got to be fuc**ng kidding me" to "Fu** ya, take that you dungeon scum" but as always YMWV.
I don't know what to think...
Looks like a neat game, but the reviews are not kind. Still, if I can get 100 hours out of it before it gets too frustrating, I have to count that as a win.
Which game do you mean?
Steam says i have 18 hours into Darkest Dungeon and that is with 3 restarts. Twice i restarted because i wanted to do things differently and once because i fell behind the money curve and was in a death spiral. If you object to restarting then read a getting started guide.Here's my 2 cents. I can't really say the reviews are wrong, i can see where the game can be a grind but it appears to be the kind of grind i enjoy to this point. I find the art style enjoyable and the narrator is great, maybe the narration will get repetitive when he runs out of lines but so far its spot on. I spend as much time in town mulling over my choices on what to spend my treasure on as i do in the dungeons. Which characters do i treat or cure, who do i hire or fire, which buildings do i upgrade, what treasure do i sell or buy, which powers do i unlock and that's just the stuff before you decide to go back to the dungeons. A bunch of choices when your outfitting to go dungeon crawling also. Who to bring along, what spot in line will they take[important factor], what trinkets to outfit your characters with, what powers will you arm[you cant arm them all] and then its provisions, how many torches[the darker the dungeon is, meaning less torchlight, the more treasure you can get], how much food, potions, shovels, keys, ect.....you only have a limited number of spots, the more spots you take up with supplies the less for treasure. Which dungeon will you pick short, medium or long, if you go long well then your going to have to pack camping supplies and pick your camping powers that only work while camping[there a separate bar]. What level dungeon, easy pickings or more treasure, a lot of choices to consider. Whether its grindy or not probably depends on the attitude you approach the game with. The game tells you at the start its about making the best of a bad situation. It mostly feels like always being on the edge of failure and i'm liking it :bd:
Are you a glutton for punishment?
has anybody seen the humble offer, go check it and take your checkbook
Quote from: gameleaper on October 04, 2017, 11:07:49 AM
has anybody seen the humble offer, go check it and take your checkbook
Must resist....
it will be like not chewing a rowntrees fruit pastal :)
Quote from: gameleaper on October 04, 2017, 11:07:49 AM
has anybody seen the humble offer, go check it and take your checkbook
Link (https://www.humblebundle.com/stardock-bundle)
It's a nice bundle but I already own everything in it.
*sigh*
I'm thinking about it :)
Quote from: Greybriar on October 04, 2017, 01:14:30 PM
Quote from: gameleaper on October 04, 2017, 11:07:49 AM
has anybody seen the humble offer, go check it and take your checkbook
Link (https://www.humblebundle.com/stardock-bundle)
It's a nice bundle but I already own everything in it. *sigh*
Me too. I have that problem quite often.
Quote from: Gusington on October 04, 2017, 08:25:01 AM
Are you a glutton for punishment?
Not usually because that's costs extra ;)
:buck2:
touche
DCS F-5E sale ends after this weekend (morning of the 9th?).
60% Off
Probably the easiest fully-modeled DCS aircraft to learn. Oldskewl.
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/tiger/
I haven't seen their newer aircraft modules on this deep of a sale in awhile. Usually the occasional 30-50% on a few select types in the past year or two.
:coolsmiley:
(https://belsimtek.com/upload/medialibrary/820/8205e59d8034d02dcff4ceb844a9e099.png)
^ MiG-28s! No one's been THIS close before! :D
We were...'inverted'
http://store.steampowered.com/app/289600/Marauder/
80% off = £1.39
looks good, just bought it, don't know what its going to be like , but the video looked great
Buy The Seven Years War (1756-1763) is 80% off £2.99 on steam
Graviteam Tactics Tank Warfare Tunisia and the Longstop DLC are both 75% off on Steam - great at those prices - $9.99 and $3.74 (USD).
Borderlands 2 and the Pre-Sequel are probably my most played games of the past six months.
Mind you, this is largely because my son is obsessed with it in the way I obsess about square buttons. It is, however, the best story shooter since Half Life 2 and I love pretty much everything about it. At this price, rock solid:
https://www.humblebundle.com/endless-rpg-lands-bundle?linkID=&mcID=102:59dc07c5e1b82937264776a9:ot:56cf843b733462ca8948c2ce:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_10_10_endlessrpglands_bundle&linkID=&utm_content=cta_button
DCS Fall Sale
Up to 50% Off most of their modules until Oct 23rd.
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/sid-meiers-civilization-iii-complete?linkID=&mcID=102:59e7b4f30fab4e41698a4932:ot:56cf843b733462ca8948c2ce:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_10_19_WitcherSale_store&utm_content=Banner (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/sid-meiers-civilization-iii-complete?linkID=&mcID=102:59e7b4f30fab4e41698a4932:ot:56cf843b733462ca8948c2ce:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_10_19_WitcherSale_store&utm_content=Banner)
Free.
Free is good, right?
Good for the next 1.5 days by the look of things...
For some reason linking another account to my Steam account makes me uncomfortable.
Quote from: Philippe on October 20, 2017, 12:48:09 AM
For some reason linking another account to my Steam account makes me uncomfortable.
Me, too.
One just gets a Steam key and activates it, no?
Out of the Park 18 is $13.60 until the end of October.
*66% Off
http://store.steampowered.com/app/465650/Out_of_the_Park_Baseball_18
The Great Whale Road is part of the Halloween Steam sale, $11.99 until November 1.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/464830/The_Great_Whale_Road/
The sale coincides with the release from beta of several parallel story lines. I played these about a month or two ago when they were still in development and they are a lot of fun. Because the geography is pretty much the same in all the different branches, you get a little bit of the Age of Decadence effect of seeing the same story told from different perspectives.
At first blush this looks like a Viking game, and if that helps sales, so be it. But it's really a pre-Viking game about the Dark Ages in Northern Europe. And as far as I can tell it's the only game out there that covers this period (7th century) apart from the original Brytenwalda mod for Mount and Blade.
I prefer this to Expeditions Viking. It's a simpler game with elegant art depicitions of sub-Roman Europe. Combat is a bit abstracted, but it's not a bad system once you get used to it (you have to approach it in the spirit of SLA Marshall's theories about what really happens in small unit actions).
I have not played it since the beta branch went live, so I don't know which changes it ended up with, but it's still a fun game even if a constrained budget didn't allow for all the changes that were being considered back in August.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/total-war-warhammer shows as € 14,99 to me (or -75%) (Fanatical=Bundle Stars)
code FANATICAL10 should get you an extra 10%
More sales available in their Launch Sale : https://www.fanatical.com/en/latest-deals
I've been holding out for some sort of Total War: Warhammer Commander Edition or something that bundles up some DLCs with the base game for one low, low price.
Anyone see that on the horizon? I can wait for a Xmas sale, but $13.50 is pretty sweet. The DLCs will drive that price way up, though, even on discount.
@Toonces: That's near inevitable by my lights, but with TW:W II just out, I think the Holiday Sale is your earliest opportunity...
Quote from: Toonces on November 02, 2017, 04:39:23 PM
I've been holding out for some sort of Total War: Warhammer Commander Edition or something that bundles up some DLCs with the base game for one low, low price.
Anyone see that on the horizon? I can wait for a Xmas sale, but $13.50 is pretty sweet. The DLCs will drive that price way up, though, even on discount.
Not for both I & II plus DLC.
CA has been exceptionally tight with their sale pricing on TW:Warhammer.
They openly stated their initial sales for TW:W bested anything that came before. They're keeping prices high because it's been a hot seller for them.
I expect they'll drop the sale prices on the Warhammer #1 during the holidays, to around 50% Off, in order to hook more people into the series. However, the discounts of the DLC won't be as high, and Warhammer #2 stuff will remain at or near full retail for quite awhile.
These are only my estimations. I think my fortune telling is solid, though. :cowboy:
Lords of the Fallen GOTY offered for 4.49 over at Fanatical right now. I couldn't resist that. For 4.49 I think it's worth it for a 73% score at Metacritic for a game labeled 'a less maddening Dark Souls' >:D
Bundle Stars always rejected my debit/credit card. I had to make payments through PayPal to buy things through them. Has that changed now that they're 'Fanatical?'
Took my money with no issue.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-air-naval-operations-woty
€25.15 - You save €48.84 (- 66%)
Humble Strategy Simulator Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/strategy-sim-bundle?linkID=&mcID=102:5a011da0f0c360df115777a8:ot:56de8040733462ca89673803:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_11_07_strategysim_bundle&linkID=&utm_content=cta_button)
Pay $1 for:
- Out of the Park Baseball 18
- SimplePlanes
- Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville
Pay more than the average of $5.18 for:
- Mad Games Tycoon
- Plague Inc: Evolved
- Train Simulator 2017 (includes Town Scenery Pack and Platform Clutter Scenery Pack DLC
Pay $10 or more for:
- Cities: Skylines Deluxe Edition
Pay $1+
10% off your first month of Humble Monthly
$1 for OOTP is a no brainer
Quote from: steve58 on November 07, 2017, 04:30:34 PM
Humble Strategy Simulator Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/strategy-sim-bundle?linkID=&mcID=102:5a011da0f0c360df115777a8:ot:56de8040733462ca89673803:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_11_07_strategysim_bundle&linkID=&utm_content=cta_button)
Pay $1 for:
Awesome, thanks!
Had been planning on skipping OOTP18 and just eventually getting next year's version. But for $1? Sheeeeeeeit. :clap:
Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville for $1 isn't bad either.
Quote from: jamus34 on November 07, 2017, 07:18:35 PM
$1 for OOTP is a no brainer
Yep
My 2017 Mariners destroyed the Astros. Season is 1-0!! Suck it Stros!!!
Quote from: BanzaiCat on November 08, 2017, 09:51:01 AM
Quote from: acctingman on November 08, 2017, 09:29:17 AM
Suck it Stros!!!
They did for a very, very long time!
For sure, now everyone in that division are going to be the Astros bitches for several years.
Their nicknames here have included "Lastros" and "Disastros."
Now that they've won I'd wonder how much their players expect to be paid. Don't most MLB teams that win it all eventually go to huge contracts elsewhere?
Quote from: BanzaiCat on November 08, 2017, 11:09:30 AM
Their nicknames here have included "Lastros" and "Disastros."
Now that they've won I'd wonder how much their players expect to be paid. Don't most MLB teams that win it all eventually go to huge contracts elsewhere?
Depends on whether or not the Astros FO wants to spend that kind of money. I know nothing about how their FO operates, but if they go the road of the Spankies, Suckox or Cubbies then they should be good for several years.
I think Springer and Altuve are good for next year. Correa is signed for a couple more years. Do they pay Verlander? Bergman had a good year. They for sure cannot keep everyone, but why would anyone on that team want to leave? Unless they are all about themselves and their pocket book, then yes, most of those players can write their own check, but damn, that team if they stay together have something REALLY special.
I'm done with this topic. Sorry, this is a sales thread not the sports forum :notworthy:
A bunch of Matrix/Slitherine titles on sale at Fanatical[formerly bundle stars], can get another 10% off with code" Fanatical10"
https://www.fanatical.com/en/search?search=slitherine
I just picked up Pike and Shot Campaigns a couple weeks ago and it's a fantastic game[75% off]. The engine didn't really grab with Battle Academy 1 but for Sengoku Jidai and Pike and Shot Campaigns it works for me. The AI's not bad and there is a crap ton of user content for Pike and Shot Campaigns available. On my second PBEM game and my front runner for my favorite army is the Swedes :bd:
I'm hoping to fire up Pike and Shot Campaigns soon. How detailed are the campaign parts?
Quote from: Gusington on November 09, 2017, 08:39:26 AM
I'm hoping to fire up Pike and Shot Campaigns soon. How detailed are the campaign parts?
Something tells me you won't get around to it, but it's the thought that counts. :dreamer:
But I really want to. Honest.
Quote from: Gusington on November 09, 2017, 01:37:40 PM
But I really want to. Honest.
Did you ever start a Total War Warhammer campaign?
Maybe.
teh heh
Quote from: Gusington on November 09, 2017, 08:39:26 AM
I'm hoping to fire up Pike and Shot Campaigns soon. How detailed are the campaign parts?
From what I've seen not to detailed. I haven't played one yet, watched a few youtube videos on the campaign. I might get around to trying it but right now having to much fun in PBEM and custom battles, trying out different armies.
Here's a video
Thank you Budd - I love the era so even a basic campaign is enticing 😎
Endless Space 2 50% off sale on Steam! :D
Quote from: Barthheart on November 16, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
Endless Space 2 50% off sale on Steam! :D
and free to play for the next 4 days
Quote from: Barthheart on November 16, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
Endless Space 2 50% off sale on Steam! :D
This has some very mixed reviews. Armada 2526 which I played recently is very good.
I thought I heard here that ES2 was very good. I'm usually wary of read steam reviews.
The big question is, do I already own it?
Quote from: airboy on November 16, 2017, 04:16:23 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on November 16, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
Endless Space 2 50% off sale on Steam! :D
This has some very mixed reviews.
Well that's the ES series in general for you. The first game was really hit-and-miss, and the sequel appears to be more of the same. I purchased the first Endless Space, but bounced off it hard. I really wanted to like the game, but just couldn't get into it.
50& off is tempting. How closely does it resemble its predecessor, though?
Quote from: airboy on November 16, 2017, 04:16:23 PM
Armada 2526 which I played recently is very good.
Awesome! Really glad you liked it. I'll cheerfully take credit for having helped make another convert. ;D
Steam sale is live - go get some bargains ^-^
Hmmm. Stars in Shadow maybe :-\
Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations WOTY (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-air-naval-operations-woty) is on sale at Fanatical (formerly Bundle Stars) for $19.99 + an extra 10% off by using the code BLACKFRIDAY10, or about $17.99 U.S. if I calculated correctly.
Classic War Pack (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/classic-war-pack) is a bundle of retro games being temporarily offered for $7.49 U.S. at Fanatical (formerly Bundle Stars). The bundle includes:
Across the Rhine
Command H.Q.
Eradicator
NAM
Silent Service
Silent Service II
Task Force 1942
Anyone interested in retro PC wargaming might want to check into this limited time offer.
So many hours lost to Command H.Q. I just wish someone would re-release Global Conquest.
Quote from: bbmike on November 26, 2017, 04:11:47 PM
So many hours lost to Command H.Q. I just wish someone would re-release Global Conquest.
You may want to add your vote for
Global Conquest on the GOG Wishlist (https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/global_conquest).
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is free on Humble Bundle right now, until December 2.
(Steam key)
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-bureau-xcom-declassified
New on GOG and on sale :
Pandora: First Contact - Gold Edition -69%
Polaris Sector - Gold Edition -50%
Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy -50%
Distant Worlds: Universe -67%
https://www.gog.com/games?devpub=slitherine_ltd&sort=date&page=1
Have a Uplay account?
You can get World in Conflict: Complete Edition for free, then, until December 11th.
https://free.ubisoft.com/promotions/world_in_conflict/12/
Alien Isolation (full collection)
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/alien-isolation-collection
One day only ! 8.19 € (or around $9)
Big storewide sale today at Amazon on all games - boardgames, electronic, etc.
Quote from: Gusington on December 07, 2017, 09:11:38 AM
Big storewide sale today at Amazon on all games - boardgames, electronic, etc.
did not need to know that
Get over there AND SPEND MONEY!
Phew! No sale here.
Soon.
I shall resist!
^you're funny, Bob
Your not convinced then?
I didn't see too much of interest in the Amazon sale.
Quote from: Gusington on December 07, 2017, 09:11:38 AM
Big storewide sale today at Amazon on all games - boardgames, electronic, etc.
Not in Europe which helps my finances.
Soon.
Humble Bundle is giving away Homefront (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/homefront?partner=igb) for free for 48 hours.
nice! O0
Is Homefront good?
Free is good.
Homefront is a decent game in single-player. It's not very long and it's on rails in general, but the story that unfolds is decent even if it is the Norks invading the United States. ::) In my mind, I just pretended they were the Chinese, which is much more appropriate.
I've heard/read people complain about the multiplayer, but I'm not into that so I can't speak to it.
Is it worth your time? Yep. I think I bought it for five bucks a few years back and I've played through it a few times. For free? Pfft, no brainer.
Quote from: Gusington on December 07, 2017, 09:29:09 AM
Get over there AND SPEND MONEY!
Did.
...uh, for the nieces. For Christmas. :))
^Good enough.
Quote from: JasonPratt on December 07, 2017, 06:03:03 PM
Quote from: Gusington on December 07, 2017, 09:29:09 AM
Get over there AND SPEND MONEY!
Did.
...uh, for the nieces. For Christmas. :))
Do it forrr the chillllldrennnnn!!1
Snagged Homefront for my Steam library. Thanks for the heads up! :bd:
Quote from: mirth on December 07, 2017, 11:02:17 AM
I didn't see too much of interest in the Amazon sale.
The Godfather board game looks intriguing. I saw a post on BGG somewhere that said the sale price ($39) is pretty decent.
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 07, 2017, 08:48:02 PM
Quote from: mirth on December 07, 2017, 11:02:17 AM
I didn't see too much of interest in the Amazon sale.
The Godfather board game looks intriguing. I saw a post on BGG somewhere that said the sale price ($39) is pretty decent.
Well? Amazon's making an offer you can't refuse.
Let it. I'm saving up. For what, I don't know.
I've kind of cooled it on the board games for the moment. I've got too many to cover as it is right now.
One day, Amazon is going to ask YOU for a favor...
My daughter's wedding day is fortunately FAR in the future.
Endless Legend Emperor Edition available for 5.99 at Fanatical. Should I stop thinking and just get it?
A true Grog would have purchased that months ago! Do it!
Seems like I did...I have the base game but nothing else. However I thought this Emperor Edition would include all dlc but it doesn't...oh well.
Quote from: Gusington on December 10, 2017, 07:09:11 PM
.. However I thought this Emperor Edition would include all dlc but it doesn't...oh well.
(https://i.imgur.com/e0JaKfO.gif)
It is a trick!! Bastards. Got all excited too.
http://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Graviteam
Graviteam games (Graviteam Tactics and Tank Warfare) & DLC 75% off.
(Mius Front not included :'( )
GOG started their Winter Sale.
And in addition, are giving away Grim Fandango Remastered for free (at least for today).
Quote from: Tpek on December 12, 2017, 03:32:16 PM
GOG started their Winter Sale.
I tried the 'Star' deal and was surprised I didn't get Goat Simulator. ;D
Seriously, I bought two of the 'mystery star' thingees. Got Hacknet, which is normally ten bucks and a game I've had on my Steam wishlist for a while. The other game, Paranautical Activity Deluxe Atonement Edition, is a giant WTF turd totally not worth three bucks. :buck2:
Humble Bundle are giving away Company of Heroes 2 for free.
Quote from: Tpek on December 14, 2017, 03:45:19 PM
Humble Bundle are giving away Company of Heroes 2 for free.
Got it! :)
GOG is selling Vikings: Wolves of Midgard for 10.99. Anyone play it?
Quote from: Tpek on December 14, 2017, 03:45:19 PM
Humble Bundle are giving away Company of Heroes 2 for free.
Thanks! <:-)
Quote from: Nefaro on December 15, 2017, 06:33:15 AM
Quote from: Tpek on December 14, 2017, 03:45:19 PM
Humble Bundle are giving away Company of Heroes 2 for free.
Thanks! <:-)
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+1 grabbed it last night. Looking forward to it, never played any games in this series.
I saw that pop up while out and got it quick. It's 33GB though - holy crap! :buck2:
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 15, 2017, 06:59:42 AM
I saw that pop up while out and got it quick. It's 33GB though - holy crap! :buck2:
I'd have to install a lot of shit to get that on my computer.
Quote from: mirth on December 15, 2017, 07:01:34 AM
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 15, 2017, 06:59:42 AM
I saw that pop up while out and got it quick. It's 33GB though - holy crap! :buck2:
I'd have to install a lot of shit to get that on my computer.
Does it have all the DLC, already in the install, and it just gets activated if you purchase?
^ I just checked the game in my library; there's no DLC associated with it. It just says "Company of Heroes 2 - Standard Game" under DLC.
yeah, there's a 50% off sale at humble for the dlc. Maybe why they're giving the base for free. What I'm saying is maybe the code for the doc is in the download, and that s why it's so big. But you wouldn't get to access unless you bought/activated it.
Oxenfree is now free on GOG (for a limited time).
EDIT: Also, Layers of Fear is free on Humble Bundle.
EDIT2: And now Kingdom: Classic is free on Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/368230/Kingdom_Classic/
Thanks for that, Tpek. Somehow I had it on my wishlist (Kingdom: Classic). I didn't realize it!
Deadlight (post-apocalyptic platformer) on sale at Fanatical for 1 dollah.
DCS xmas Sale until the 2nd.
60% off:
DCS: A-10C Warthog
DCS: Black Shark 2
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
DCS: Combined Arms
DCS: C-101
F-15C for DCS World
Su-27 for DCS World
Su-33 for DCS World
50% Off most everything else
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
Flaming Cliffs 3 for $18 is a steal for a lot of flyables.
Should I get The Division for 20.00?
I know someone in Saigon that'll love you long time 4x for 20.00
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 22, 2017, 05:46:29 PM
I know someone in Saigon that'll love you long time 4x for 20.00
Her name is Chuck.
Saigon is 10,000 miles away though.
Quote from: mirth on December 22, 2017, 05:47:54 PM
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 22, 2017, 05:46:29 PM
I know someone in Saigon that'll love you long time 4x for 20.00
Her name is Chuck.
"It don't matter when it's Arcturian, baby!"
:o
Quote from: mirth on December 22, 2017, 05:47:54 PM
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 22, 2017, 05:46:29 PM
I know someone in Saigon that'll love you long time 4x for 20.00
Her name is Chuck.
No. Her name is Papillon Soo-Soo.
scourge of War Waterloo - good value at $19.41 (Steam says its 61% off)?
Quote from: smithcorp on December 26, 2017, 04:50:39 AM
scourge of War Waterloo - good value at $19.41 (Steam says its 61% off)?
Yep, part of holiday matrix sale...can also pick it up at matrix store where you get both a steam and matrix key....for $10 more you can also pick up the collectors edition that has the expansions. I think it is a good series and worth it, but I'll admit I don't play it as often as I like.
Thanks for the reply!
Quote from: smithcorp on December 26, 2017, 05:17:20 AM
Thanks for the reply!
Yes, grab it, great game, and Multiplayer is a blast!
OOTP Baseball 17 is $0.49 right now (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/out-of-the-park-baseball-17?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=9c5c4830e8-OOTP17_12_28_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-9c5c4830e8-425019457&mc_cid=9c5c4830e8&mc_eid=20e36d953e).
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 28, 2017, 11:22:39 AM
OOTP Baseball 17 is $0.49 right now (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/out-of-the-park-baseball-17?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=9c5c4830e8-OOTP17_12_28_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-9c5c4830e8-425019457&mc_cid=9c5c4830e8&mc_eid=20e36d953e).
Can you use this to learn Baseball rules (sport is not so popular in Europe) or should you know them before playing the game.
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 28, 2017, 01:23:31 PM
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 28, 2017, 11:22:39 AM
OOTP Baseball 17 is $0.49 right now (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/out-of-the-park-baseball-17?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=9c5c4830e8-OOTP17_12_28_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-9c5c4830e8-425019457&mc_cid=9c5c4830e8&mc_eid=20e36d953e).
Can you use this to learn Baseball rules (sport is not so popular in Europe) or should you know them before playing the game.
If you're looking to learn how baseball is played, it's probably better to dive into something like this rather than try to find a book explaining all the rules.
There's a lot of YouTube videos that purport to be tutorials, so check some of them out.
Not sure if you see the same price over there, Pete ($0.49), but I can't imagine it would be much higher than that in whatever made-up monopoly money you use there! :) If it's cheap for you go for it. Best to learn by doing.
Just bought World in Conflict - Complete from GOG for 9.99.
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 28, 2017, 01:23:31 PM
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 28, 2017, 11:22:39 AM
OOTP Baseball 17 is $0.49 right now (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/out-of-the-park-baseball-17?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=9c5c4830e8-OOTP17_12_28_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-9c5c4830e8-425019457&mc_cid=9c5c4830e8&mc_eid=20e36d953e).
Can you use this to learn Baseball rules (sport is not so popular in Europe) or should you know them before playing the game.
You should probably have a general idea, at least.
The basics of baseball are fairly easy. The business of managing it, and notably all the rules regarding player contracts & rights, is where things get murky. Plus there are tons of performance stats to reference, but those terms can simply be looked up if you know the basics.
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 28, 2017, 01:53:53 PM
Not sure if you see the same price over there, Pete ($0.49), but I can't imagine it would be much higher than that in whatever made-up monopoly money you use there! :) If it's cheap for you go for it. Best to learn by doing.
Sold for 0.49 € (for some reason Fanatical doesnt't accept monopoly money)
Quote from: Nefaro on December 28, 2017, 06:03:27 PM
You should probably have a general idea, at least.
The basics of baseball are fairly easy. The business of managing it, and notably all the rules regarding player contracts & rights, is where things get murky. Plus there are tons of performance stats to reference, but those terms can simply be looked up if you know the basics.
If I get stuff like this, I am already happy ;).
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 29, 2017, 03:42:42 AM
If I get stuff like this, I am already happy ;).
Baseball is ultimately about saving the Queen.
O0
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 29, 2017, 03:42:42 AM
Quote from: BanzaiCat on December 28, 2017, 01:53:53 PM
Not sure if you see the same price over there, Pete ($0.49), but I can't imagine it would be much higher than that in whatever made-up monopoly money you use there! :) If it's cheap for you go for it. Best to learn by doing.
Sold for 0.49 € (for some reason Fanatical doesnt't accept monopoly money)
Quote from: Nefaro on December 28, 2017, 06:03:27 PM
You should probably have a general idea, at least.
The basics of baseball are fairly easy. The business of managing it, and notably all the rules regarding player contracts & rights, is where things get murky. Plus there are tons of performance stats to reference, but those terms can simply be looked up if you know the basics.
If I get stuff like this, I am already happy ;).
I know some people don't like to use Kinguin but they have the latest OOTP 18 version for under a $1......if you had a choice between 17 and 18 and comfortable with Kinguin, then that would be my vote:)
https://www.kinguin.net/category/35336/out-of-the-park-baseball-18-steam-cd-key/
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 29, 2017, 06:45:00 PM
I know some people don't like to use Kinguin but they have the latest OOTP 18 version for under a $1......if you had a choice between 17 and 18 and comfortable with Kinguin, then that would be my vote:)
https://www.kinguin.net/category/35336/out-of-the-park-baseball-18-steam-cd-key/
I picked up OOTP18 for $1 on some Humble Deal type of thing a couple months ago. Pretty sure some others did too.
Wouldn't be surprised if the publisher started running the same deals elsewhere. Their pre-orders for the next edition will be coming up before long so they're probably just trying to reach the widest possible audience with the prior one as a promo.
Cold Waters on sale at GOG for $32. Pretty good deal as it has not gone on sale at steam since release.
I'm almost tempted by this deal... ???
Humble Bundle has Sid Meier's Civilization VI + 2 DLC Packs (PC Digital Download) on sale for $12 when you sign up for their Monthly Subscription (https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly).
Note, signing up for a monthly subscription is required for this deal but you may cancel at any time
Bundle Includes:
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Sid Meier's Civilization VI Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Sid Meier's Civilization VI Vikings Scenario Pack
10% off Humble Store purchases
& More (Revealed on Feb 2nd)
If you like Civ 6, then go for it. Personally I think Civ 6 is the worst game in the Civ series. But to each his or her own.
^How come?
Quote from: Gusington on January 06, 2018, 09:36:09 AM
^How come?
Too cartoonish for my taste, lousy AI, swarming missionaries, and terrible city planning. But just because I don't like it doesn't mean you won't.
I actually have not bought it yet because I thought the screen shots looked too cartoony in previews. I also still have DLC to play through for Civ V.
The AI has always been an issue of the Civ series, though I recall the first couple being more challenging.
Civ VI is different but still Civ and don't pass it up Gus I would say....
I'll get it, eventually, I'm sure.
"Oriental Empires" is 40% off on GOG (regular $29.99, now $17.99).
GOG.com is having a New Year's Resolutions sale (https://www.gog.com/) on its games and you can get up to 90% off.
^You are an evil, evil man.
Quote from: Labbug on January 08, 2018, 07:01:35 AM
"Oriental Empires" is 40% off on GOG (regular $29.99, now $17.99).
A good game for a good price.
How do you like the single player campaign now?
Now that I'm finally obtaining a (still tenuous) grasp on how to actually play the game, I'm really enjoying it.
You how I'm a fan of the the developer's previous game Armada 2526? Well in Oriental Empires, I'm seeing a return of everything I enjoyed in Armada: Solid game design (including little to no feature creep), decent AI, and the mechanics & various gameplay systems working together in a way that I would almost describe as "elegant".
Even better, I find the atmosphere is top-notch. The music and visual style especially give the game a sense of immersion, but there are other things that add to this as well: The technologies in your research screen are represented by cards, and the descriptions for each definitely have an "Eastern" feel to them. The diplomacy screen also contributes to the immersion factor, although I've not gotten to use that very much yet.
There's a lot more I could (and want to) say here, but I gotta go get ready for work. Gah!
I am really looking forward to other nations like Korea, Japan, etc., to be added to the campaign.
Great bundle this one - https://www.humblebundle.com/games/hope-for-orphans-bundle?linkID=&mcID=102:5a551004bfb829bc6029606a:ot:56de803d733462ca89672fa7:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018_01_09_hopefororphans_bundle&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image
Fanatical has all the Baldur's Gate versions on sale now along with a bunch of other RPG's. 73% Off the BG 'Complete' version. Great deal if you've never played it before. :clap:
Steam currently has Fortresscraft Evolved on sale for just under $5 (66% off). The Frozen Factory expansion, which adds a ton of content (and by now might as well be considered necessary), just over $5.
For right around $10 this is an absolute must-buy for anyone interested in sci-fi survival games (or maybe survival games in general), if you can get into the idea of designing your own monstrously huge automatic machine. (Factorio is similar but in 2D top-down not 3D, and each game has enough distinctives in the playstyle to warrant consideration.)
The only real drawback, aside from of course a small one-man(I think) design team but who keeps constantly at work smacking bugs and adding/balancing content, is that multiplayer has been very very rocky (and for many people, like me, completely impossible). A new attempt has been made as of this patch to address it, but I haven't been able to test mp improvements yet.
There have been many attempts now to succeed Minecraft, and this (which was developed from a MCmod once upon a time) stands up there with 7 Days to Die as one of the few true successes IMO.
Quote from: Greybriar on January 08, 2018, 10:52:24 AM
GOG.com is having a New Year's Resolutions sale (https://www.gog.com/) on its games and you can get up to 90% off.
After buying 7 games over the holidays I saw that Cold Waters and Oriental Empires were on sale and I said "No, no, no!" Then I checked today and saw the sale had ended and I'm still saying "NO, NO, NO!" but for a different reason.
Jagged Alliance 2 Gold on Gamersgate for $1.00.
A perfect way to spend your blue coins. You get Steam Keys for Jagged Alliance 2 and Jagged Alliance 2 Unfinished Business.
Strange it says 1.00 when you click buy.. but in the cart it changes to 19.99
Quote from: Tuna on January 14, 2018, 06:21:18 PM
Strange it says 1.00 when you click buy.. but in the cart it changes to 19.99
worked for me, and bought with coins...although strangely it said my order had to be manually reviewed which took an hour or so.....maybe they made a mistake:)
Angels Fall First 40% - $10.79.
Fantastic, well-supported game by a small indie studio.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/367270/Angels_Fall_First/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/367270/Angels_Fall_First/)
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 19, 2018, 04:00:51 PM
Angels Fall First 40% - $10.79.
Fantastic, well-supported game by a small indie studio.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/367270/Angels_Fall_First/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/367270/Angels_Fall_First/)
Looks like fun!
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 19, 2018, 04:00:51 PM
Angels Fall First 40% - $10.79.
Fantastic, well-supported game by a small indie studio.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/367270/Angels_Fall_First/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/367270/Angels_Fall_First/)
I've eyed it for a while.
Is it going to be finished (fully developed) any time soon?
Sounds like there are a couple of riffs from some of the Elder Scrolls themes playing during the vid.
Pretty nice Paradox Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/paradox-bundle-2018?linkID=&mcID=102:5a678320f0c360a253ba6532:ot:56cfa05f733462ca894a024c:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018_01_23_paradox2018_bundle&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4625/25989077938_a4e2c53775_z.jpg)
I'd probably buy if i could give away what i already have of this bundle. Anybody know if they individual keys?
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/doom?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e5a5eaa8dd-DOOM_01_26_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-e5a5eaa8dd-420276177&mc_cid=e5a5eaa8dd&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
GOG cleans up and un-DRMs Close Combat:
https://www.gog.com/promo/20180206_launch_promo_close_combat (https://www.gog.com/promo/20180206_launch_promo_close_combat)
Fascinating that CoI is missing, though.
Jim
Is there a review for Panthers in the Fog?
^Should be on the front page. :-"
Damn, I played the hell out of CC III. I might have to get that one just because.
WAR is missing also, wonder was res the old ones run at? Number two was always my favorite.
Maybe GOG couldn't get CC1 to work on a modern OS?
Quote from: Cyrano on February 06, 2018, 09:39:02 AM
GOG cleans up and un-DRMs Close Combat:
https://www.gog.com/promo/20180206_launch_promo_close_combat (https://www.gog.com/promo/20180206_launch_promo_close_combat)
Fascinating that CoI is missing, though.
Jim
What I find amazing about it is that the
Close Combat series (http://www.mobygames.com/game-group/close-combat-series) began over 20 years ago! I played a lot of the early
Close Combat games (I & II) and later purchased III & IV, but never got around to playing them much.
So is the Russian front one, the Matrix one, or is it the original CC III?
Quote from: Tuna on February 07, 2018, 05:38:48 PM
So is the Russian front one, the Matrix one, or is it the original CC III?
It's the original.
https://www.gog.com/game/close_combat_3_the_russian_front
The update for Matrix is called "Cross of Iron".
Agents of Mayhem is 75% off on steam for only $9.99. It looks sort of like Saints Row, so if you're into that sort of thing...
Prey is on sale at Green Man for 52% off - you all think it's worth that if I only play the SP campaign?
Quote from: Gusington on February 09, 2018, 01:11:13 PM
Prey is on sale at Green Man for 52% off - you all think it's worth that if I only play the SP campaign?
I don't know whether this is a concern to you or not, but according to Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/480490/Prey/)
Prey "Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper...." Some posts I've read claim Denuvo slows down their PC. Others say Denuvo doesn't make any difference. I have avoided games that used Denuvo just as a precaution.
Hmm thanks Greybriar...I don't have any games with Denovo as far as I know, so I don't know what it will do to my machine.
And with the GMG voucher Prey is 19.19...I think I am going in.
Scratch that...Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is rather awesome, so I will continue with that and alternate between it and Endless Space 2 for now for my sci fi fix.
Quote from: Gusington on February 10, 2018, 04:41:35 PM
Scratch that...Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is rather awesome, so I will continue with that and alternate between it and Endless Space 2 for now for my sci fi fix.
i enjoyed CoD: IW, too. Not sure why it received such critical reviews.
How long did the SP campaign last you? I've read it's between 5-7 hours, but I am two hours in and feel more than halfway finished. Really well done, though.
I am also tinkering with Endless Space 2. About 5 or 6 turns in as the Vodyani (?) and barely know what I am doing - the game is just massive.
Also finally removed Sins of a Solar Empire - Rebellion from my machine - no matter what I have tried it has never run for me...only game of recent memory that I have had such issues with.
Quote from: Gusington on February 12, 2018, 01:36:30 PM
How long did the SP campaign last you? I've read it's between 5-7 hours, but I am two hours in and feel more than halfway finished. Really well done, though.
I am also tinkering with Endless Space 2. About 5 or 6 turns in as the Vodyani (?) and barely know what I am doing - the game is just massive.
Also finally removed Sins of a Solar Empire - Rebellion from my machine - no matter what I have tried it has never run for me...only game of recent memory that I have had such issues with.
SP campaign was probably 8 to 9 hours for me.
Too bad about Sins, great game with some fantastic mods. There is a total conversion Halo mod that is to die for and a couple of great Star Wars mods too.
^I know...for whatever reason it has never worked, and it's always something different each time I start it. Endless Space 2 works flawlessly though so I'll just have to settle for that 😎
Also - House of the Dying Sun is on sale for 7.99 at Steam right now. I almost bought it over the weekend for 19.99...glad I waited and picked it up tonight.
Quote from: Gusington on February 12, 2018, 10:21:04 PM
^I know...for whatever reason it has never worked, and it's always something different each time I start it. Endless Space 2 works flawlessly though so I'll just have to settle for that 😎
Also - House of the Dying Sun is on sale for 7.99 at Steam right now. I almost bought it over the weekend for 19.99...glad I waited and picked it up tonight.
I really struggled to get my controls working with House of the Dying Sun the way I like. i mean, REALLY struggled. Eventually I just threw in the towel and gave up. Looks like it could be a neat little space combat game, albeit somewhat linear.
^Linear and short, like me. We'll see.
Haven't fired it up yet but will soon.
X-Com 2 - might be time for a purchase.
Should I play and complete X-Com before moving to 2?
Anyone play Strike Suit Zero? 50% off at Steam.
Quote from: Gusington on February 15, 2018, 09:01:33 PM
Anyone play Strike Suit Zero? 50% off at Steam.
It's great. Buy it.
^Tell the truth.
lol. Didn't think it would work.
Cad!
Just buy it!
Ratings on Metacritic are less than stellar. Perhaps I will finally get the (heavily discounted) ROF Ilya Muromets and Channel Islands packs and Wolfenstein 2.
Quote from: Gusington on February 15, 2018, 09:01:33 PM
Anyone play Strike Suit Zero? 50% off at Steam.
I've got it. Its good...very Homeworld-esq, but I don't like the whole ship transformation thing. I just like playing as the ship. Look at the Director's Cut version too.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 15, 2018, 04:47:29 PM
X-Com 2 - might be time for a purchase.
Should I play and complete X-Com before moving to 2?
It kind of doesn't matter? XCom2 isn't really a sequel. It's an alternate version of the first game where instead of being sneaky murdering spies, the aliens study humans quietly enough to realize they can just take over publicly if they arrive and look nice. XCom is suspicious and still forms, but are quickly shut down in a raid because the aliens have convinced enough people they're here to be friendly. Your character in XC1 is captured in the process. The XC2 prologue (and the game generally) is set 20 years later when the aliens have more-or-less peacefully conquered the world, but your base commander has finally found your prison and mounts a rescue.
So instead of being the Green Berets vs the Viet Cong, you're the Viet Cong this time, so to speak. Or the Wolverines, whichever. ;)
I assume you should get the War of the Chosen DLC, too, while you're at it, which brings the game up to full spec from the designers.
Long War 2 is, unfortunately, incompatible with WotCho at a root level, so there are no plans by the LW team to incorporate the new changes. Whether other modders will succeed, I don't know yet. LW2 is a very legitimate upgrade to the base game, but is meant to be somewhat harder (although there are lots of tweaks to the options which can mitigate this.)
The two games compliment each other quite well, although XC2 is much easier to mod with Steam Workshop support. If you want to work your way up to mecha-robots and/or genetic supermen, go with XC1. If you want to be tasked with a timer on practically every dang mission (because the enemy will figure out you're there and start dropping reinforcements on you), go with XC2: your tech is more ad hoc, but it has its own fun.
Thanks Jason.
One reason I held off from XC2 was the timers. For some reason I thought I'd read/heard they'd gotten rid of the timers or there was a mod out...I'll go look.
Oh well - it was only £12 so I picked it up. Thanks.
As for WotC, no I haven't got it yet. It's 23% off, but too much at £25 for something where I haven't played the base game yet. I presume it doesn't change the base game but adds to it? Or does it change the base game (in which case it might be worth picking up now)
JP, to answer your question from the other AAR thread - no, I don't have Enemy Within.
If I added it now would it mess up my game? I mean, would you need to re-start a campaign to implement it or is it okay to bring it in, mid-game?
I'll probably hold off for now on it, but I'm just curious.
I'm pretty sure save games between EU and EW are not compatible, sorry. :-[
So, Toonces will not have his arms and legs chopped off to be given mech parts. And not in the game either. :hide:
(I'm assuming you're much farther along than where the AAR currently is?)
Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 16, 2018, 01:39:32 AM
I presume it doesn't change the base game but adds to it? Or does it change the base game (in which case it might be worth picking up now)
I think it just adds moar kewl stuf, but I'm not sure -- I don't have it yet myself, being perfectly happy with LW2 and not having played that out yet.
There are mods that affect the timers, but not to remove them completely, or not last I checked. Last time I was playing, one of the more popular mods simply brings forward a researched leadership function later in the game, which defers the clock's countdown until your group gets detected, since arguably that should have been the original implementation. In some missions it makes sense that you would be trying to meet a deadline from the start, but on others the deadline shouldn't start before detection.
Now buried under pounds of Pratt, but thanks JH for chiming in on Strike Suit Zero and the director's cut.
What Remains of Edith Finch is on sale at Steam for $13 until the 19th.
It's not a wargame by any stretch of the imagination. It's also short, but it's length is appropriate for what it's is trying to do.
This is the only game I've ever played where I watched (and enjoyed) all the credits, because they were part of the experience.
If you come from a strange family from the Pacific Northwest, you won't want to miss this one.
Concealed Intent is on sale at Steam for $5 until the 19th.
I haven't played it, but it appears to be an original take on turn-based combat in space that really is in three dimensions.
I would advise against Concealed Intent if you want to play multiplayer. The developer made some pretty bloody questionable decisions in its implementation. See this thread (http://steamcommunity.com/app/374150/discussions/0/276237094318496696/) for our complaints and his frankly weird replies ("I didn't realise players would want to be able to view the previous turn" wtf).
Dungeons 2 is currently FREE
at GOG.com for a few more hours (~6 as of this posting)
Check the banner at top.
https://www.gog.com/
Quote from: Huw the Poo on February 17, 2018, 10:59:34 AM
I would advise against Concealed Intent if you want to play multiplayer. The developer made some pretty bloody questionable decisions in its implementation. See this thread (http://steamcommunity.com/app/374150/discussions/0/276237094318496696/) for our complaints and his frankly weird replies ("I didn't realise players would want to be able to view the previous turn" wtf).
Picked this up during the sale, you can now view the previous turn in MP. Currently playing my first mp game, i did misunderstand and thought you could control more than one ship, it's 1vs1.
Quote from: -budd- on February 19, 2018, 01:03:47 PMyou can now view the previous turn in MP
Really? That's odd; there's been no update since the request was put in. Are you on a beta branch? Apparently 1.3 is getting closer.
Just finished my first MP game. I need to qualify that statement, while i could watch the replays during the game i didn't get to watch the final turn where i won.......WTF. The game disappears from the current games list and you cant load it from the old games list, that sucks. So i won but cant watch my victory at the end. I didn't switch to the beta branch, im going to look into it. I read where the 1.3 is long overdue do to the developers day job taking up his time.
I read that thread a little more closely, the info is there about the last turn not being replayed, so that's on me for not noticing. Defiantly needs that and the ability to replay the whole game after its over from start to finish. No beta branch either.
Is BattleStar Galactica the same for MP? It appears like its online realtime. StarHammer is the same but only SP.
Yeah it kind of ruins multiplayer games for me, which is really the reason my friends and I bought it. Oh well, hopefully the dev will fix it one day.
Nice bundle over at Humble
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/classics-return-bundle?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_twos_tile_index_2
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4751/40347363442_4302bab643_z.jpg)
Budd...that is an outstanding bundle for $15.00. One of the best I've seen.
I thought the same thing. Not only should I stop pre-ordering, I should wait until any game I want appears over at Humble. The savings are INSANE.
It is an excellent bundle. If I didn't already have 5 of them...all I really want is Xenonauts, eventually.
Quote from: BanzaiCat on February 21, 2018, 09:25:52 AM
It is an excellent bundle. If I didn't already have 5 of them...all I really want is Xenonauts, eventually.
If anyone wants to go in as a group buy I'm game. All I really want is Torment.
I have plenty I can spot you.
Quote from: Gusington on February 21, 2018, 10:21:51 AM
I have plenty I can spot you.
I have more than enough myself thank you very much.
Sheesh, thought I'd offer.
Quote from: Gusington on February 21, 2018, 10:32:54 AM
Sheesh, thought I'd offer.
I have a wife and three girls. You do the math.
You have offended Gus. Prepare for a frenzy of ankle biting.
Quote from: OJsDad on February 21, 2018, 10:42:36 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on February 21, 2018, 10:39:37 AM
Quote from: Gusington on February 21, 2018, 10:32:54 AM
Sheesh, thought I'd offer.
I have a wife and three girls. You do the math.
But are they teenagers.
So far only 1. But they're spaced out in such a way ill be in estrogen hell the next 15 years.
I have a wife and two girls.
Is the bundle all individual keys? I have a few already.
Quote from: -budd- on February 21, 2018, 11:19:36 AM
Is the bundle all individual keys? I have a few already.
Yep. When you buy it, they'll either send you an email or you can activate it by clicking a button. Either way will send you to a page where you can redeem your individual keys for Steam, and you can just copy-paste them in.
You know, it's pretty sad when a person buys games simply because they are such bargains. I have nearly purchased a number of PC games myself because of the unbelievably low priced offers. So far I have resisted the temptation. :-\
Quote from: Greybriar on February 21, 2018, 02:38:47 PM
You know, it's pretty sad when a person buys games simply because they are such bargains. I have nearly purchased a number of PC games myself because of the unbelievably low priced offers. So far I have resisted the temptation. :-\
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarcentral.com%2Fpics%2Frota.jpg&hash=1e90def281201d4e63ca0dc0df6771dd1df59986)
^Thank Landru, I needed that! :notworthy:
Ok, now you're just being mean. :buck2:
>:D
Domina, Roman gladiator management + fighting game made famous by our own UCG, now on sale at Steam for 3.39! Purchasing when I get home.
Quote from: Gusington on February 26, 2018, 02:41:32 PM
Domina, Roman gladiator management + fighting game made famous by our own UCG, now on sale at Steam for 3.39! Purchasing when I get home.
Link (http://store.steampowered.com/app/535230/Domina/)
Quote from: Gusington on February 26, 2018, 02:41:32 PM
Domina, Roman gladiator management + fighting game made famous by our own UCG, now on sale at Steam for 3.39! Purchasing when I get home.
The first time I read this I thought you said, "made by our own UCG." I was going to say, I didn't know UCG is a game programmer! LOL.
He is many things but AFAIK gaming design maestro is not one.
Just fired it up to check it out and it really does feel like a game ucg actually made himself, just from poking around the options screen. I mean that in the best possible way.
I know! -- it was kind of hard sometimes to figure out when UGeek was riffing on the game, or when the game was riffing on itself. That was amazing. :coolsmiley:
For 3.39 I think it's quite the steal...even if it is pixel art.
For some reason I still can't fathom, I got the Trader's Pack and Gun Runner's Pack for Fallout: New Vegas last night (both were about $3 total) and once again fired the game up.
I keep thinking I need to play it like a dickhead and side with the Legion, though I'd already gone down that road. The game sure starts you off with a crapton of loot though.
Lots of Slitherine/Matrix stuff on sale on Steam until Thursday.
Damn. War in the East at 70% off.
Can't hear you.
Quote from: Rayfer on February 27, 2018, 01:59:54 PM
Lots of Slitherine/Matrix stuff on sale on Steam until Thursday.
Wow, that's a good sale!
Quote from: mirth on February 27, 2018, 02:02:34 PM
Damn. War in the East at 70% off.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarcentral.com%2Fpics%2Fmoney.gif&hash=bbc0b21acd98352175b52f72300d3f105e974f9a)
Weird, what is the 'event'.. they were just on sale during the President's day sale, or Chinese New Year, however you want to call it.
Quote from: Gusington on February 27, 2018, 02:04:14 PM
Can't hear you.
HE SAID
WAR IN THE EAST IS ONLY SIXTY BUCKS NOW!
>:D
Perfect.
Age of Decadence on sale at Steam for $6.79.
If there's anyone left who hasn't purchased Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition, now is a good time to buy it. It is the Star Deal at Fanatical and priced 85% off or $2.99 U.S. (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/shadow-of-mordor-game-of-the-year-edition) for the next 14 hours and 34 minutes.
Quote from: Greybriar on March 07, 2018, 08:26:21 PM
If there's anyone left who hasn't purchased Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition, now is a good time to buy it. It is the Star Deal at Fanatical and priced 85% off or $2.99 U.S. (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/shadow-of-mordor-game-of-the-year-edition) for the next 14 hours and 34 minutes.
At this point they might as well give it away.
I mean I seriously have not seen a AAA title go on sale (and for as cheap) as many times as this damn game.
Don't get me wrong, I like it...but sheesh man.
I hear ya. ;)
EA exec 1: "What more can we do to try to get players introduced into our microtransaction scheme?"
EA exec 2: "We're already selling the first, good game cheap and often."
EA exec 3: "We could just give away the first, good game as a gateway."
EA exec 1: "OMG I AM SO AROUSED WHOM SHOULD I SNORT MY COCAINE OFF NEXT!?"
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 09, 2018, 09:16:36 AM
EA exec 1: "OMG I AM SO AROUSED WHOM SHOULD I SNORT MY COCAINE OFF NEXT!?"
That's more of an Ion Storm line, I think.
:2funny:
Fanatical has a sale with a lot of 50-70% Off stuff.
Plus an additional SPRING10 code for another -10%
https://www.fanatical.com/en/latest-deals
(TW: Warhammer $19, X-Com 2 $18, etc)
And on that note, Green Man just announced their March madness sale. Hide your wallets.
Quote from: Gusington on March 12, 2018, 01:15:49 PM
And on that note, Green Man just announced their March madness sale. Hide your wallets.
March Madness sale has been going since...uh...March 1.
I just got the email for it literally five minutes ago.
And a sale over at Humble on Rebellion titles - Sniper Elite series, Rogue Trooper redux, etc.
Buy them! Buy them all!!!
ALL FOR SALE! ALL FOR SALE!!!
I definitely want the latest Sniper Elite game and am intrigued by the Rogue Trooper game, since I never even heard of original.
Don't forget the GOG St. Patricks day sale............. https://www.gog.com/ running through the 19th
Mad Max on sale at Fanatical for 3.49. Damn I love that game.
GOG has the rest of the CC series up and out now -- except one which, I gather, is buggered for anything after Win8.
https://www.gog.com/game/close_combat_cross_of_iron
(https://www.gog.com/game/close_combat_cross_of_iron)
I'm calling releasing CoI after III a bit of a dink move as, frankly, you hardly need III if you've got CoI. Still, happy to have them back.
Quote from: Cyrano on March 20, 2018, 12:02:16 PM
GOG has the rest of the CC series up and out now -- except one which, I gather, is buggered for anything after Win8.
https://www.gog.com/game/close_combat_cross_of_iron
(https://www.gog.com/game/close_combat_cross_of_iron)
I'm calling releasing CoI after III a bit of a dink move as, frankly, you hardly need III if you've got CoI. Still, happy to have them back.
I think they are way over-priced...even sharply discounted. $19.99 for Cross of Iron or Modern Tactics, and that's with a 50% discount?
Not only that, but as far as I know--just as with the Matrix-Slitherine games sold on Steam--there is no way to register it with Matrix (https://www.matrixgames.com/members/games.asp?Filter=0) or Slitherine (https://www.slitherine.com/members/games.asp?Filter=0). Which may or may not be a bad thing, but it bothers me. :-\
I missed the CoI price point.
That is excessive.
I realize it's the better game, but it's interesting that it's more expensive than Panthers in the Fog which is a good deal newer.
This is the same kind of pricing that keeps me out of trying Call of Duty for $20. The original CoD. Even "on sale" at 50% off that's still ten bucks. Arguably for a great game, but damn, it's what, 15 years old now?
I recently found my old CoD disk and happily installed it, but it wouldn't work. Maybe that's part of the catch of the price, making it work on Windows 10. Making anything work on Windows 10 might be worth ten bucks.
F1 2015 free right now at Humble!
Quote from: Barthheart on March 22, 2018, 12:58:09 PM
F1 2015 free right now at Humble!
Thanks for the heads up! (even though this game looks really boring)
Free if you're willing to link your Humble account to your Steam account, which I'm not.
Quote from: Greybriar on March 21, 2018, 09:35:05 AM
Not only that, but as far as I know--just as with the Matrix-Slitherine games sold on Steam--there is no way to register it with Matrix (https://www.matrixgames.com/members/games.asp?Filter=0) or Slitherine (https://www.slitherine.com/members/games.asp?Filter=0). Which may or may not be a bad thing, but it bothers me. :-\
I'm pretty sure every Matrixitherine game I've bought on Steam has been registered (to Slitherine at least). ???
Edited to add: since most of my Matrix games, almost all of them, were bought on Matrix first, now I'm trying to remember if I've ever bought
any of them on Steam first...! :crazy2:
Sale of Ubisoft games this weekend just started on Steam.
F1 2015 is free (the other F1's are also on sale) at Humble Bundle.
F1 2015 for free (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/f1-2015)
Quote from: WallysWorld on March 23, 2018, 04:23:35 PM
F1 2015 is free (the other F1's are also on sale) at Humble Bundle.
F1 2015 for free (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/f1-2015)
Already posted by Barthheart just a few posts above yours :P
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=3624.msg602431#msg602431
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 23, 2018, 07:44:22 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on March 21, 2018, 09:35:05 AM
Not only that, but as far as I know--just as with the Matrix-Slitherine games sold on Steam--there is no way to register it with Matrix (https://www.matrixgames.com/members/games.asp?Filter=0) or Slitherine (https://www.slitherine.com/members/games.asp?Filter=0). Which may or may not be a bad thing, but it bothers me. :-\
I'm pretty sure every Matrixitherine game I've bought on Steam has been registered (to Slitherine at least). ???
Edited to add: since most of my Matrix games, almost all of them, were bought on Matrix first, now I'm trying to remember if I've ever bought any of them on Steam first...! :crazy2:
Exactly. I have purchased games from Matrix and registered some--but not all!--of them on Steam. But I have been unable to purchase any Matrix/Slitherine games from Steam and register them with Matrix or Slitherine.
Quote from: Tpek on March 23, 2018, 06:34:42 PM
Quote from: WallysWorld on March 23, 2018, 04:23:35 PM
F1 2015 is free (the other F1's are also on sale) at Humble Bundle.
F1 2015 for free (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/f1-2015)
Already posted by Barthheart just a few posts above yours :P
http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=3624.msg602431#msg602431
Rats! I guess I should look more before posting.
Quote from: Greybriar on March 23, 2018, 08:08:49 PM
Exactly. I have purchased games from Matrix and registered some--but not all!--of them on Steam. But I have been unable to purchase any Matrix/Slitherine games from Steam and register them with Matrix or Slitherine.
Dangit, now I feel like I need to buy a new game on Steam in order to test this for myself...
:D
Sounds like as good an excuse as any to buy a new game. O0 Maybe you should try it twice. :bd:
Picked up AssCreed: Origins for ~36.00 on Steam over the weekend. Still on sale for that price until the end of the day today here in the US.
I was tempted mightily by Silent Hunter 5 for $3.50. It doesn't get much lower than that but user reviews are still pretty grim. So...... :-"
Quote from: Sir Slash on March 26, 2018, 09:58:51 AM
I was tempted mightily by Silent Hunter 5 for $3.50. It doesn't get much lower than that but user reviews are still pretty grim. So...... :-"
Try this (mega)mod : The Wolves of Steel 2.2 - Subsim Community SH5 Expansion Pack
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=210703
I will check that out. Thanks Pete. :notworthy:
Quote from: Sir Slash on March 25, 2018, 10:29:36 PM
Sounds like as good an excuse as any to buy a new game. O0 Maybe you should try it twice. :bd:
Hm, I still don't have Caen and Panths in the Fog yet...
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 26, 2018, 02:17:59 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on March 25, 2018, 10:29:36 PM
Sounds like as good an excuse as any to buy a new game. O0 Maybe you should try it twice. :bd:
Hm, I still don't have Caen and Pants in the Fog yet...
JP, you'll have to let us know how that one is :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2:
I got Motorsport Manager this past weekend but haven't had any time to give it a spin until a bit ago...pretty interesting management game with a hell of a lot of options once you get past your first race.
I'm no way an aficionado of F1-type racing, not nearly as much as JD and others around here, so I have no idea how great it is compared to reality. But it's entertaining enough for a malacca like me.
Also got Metal Dead, a humorous little point-and-click indie adventure that I'll hopefully try soon, and Blood Bowl Chaos Edition, though goodness knows why I bothered with that last one.
Baldur's Gate Complete (1, 2, Siege) Enhanced Edition on sale at Fanatical for 10.79.
Quote from: jamus34 on March 26, 2018, 02:20:43 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 26, 2018, 02:17:59 PM
Hm, I still don't have Caen and Pants in the Fog yet...
JP, you'll have to let us know how that one is :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2:
I've heard you have to progress one leg at a time, like everyone else, but that it wears out review attempts quickly.
40K Dawn of War properties (plus the "Space Marine" 3rd Person shooter) are on sale mid-week at Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/30560/
That's for DoW1 -- stuffed full of kick-ass real-time strategy gaming for less than $10. (The story continues and concludes in DoW2 which, in its single-player version, is more of a hero/squad management game. Good, but not the same genre really.)
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 27, 2018, 11:52:46 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on March 26, 2018, 02:20:43 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 26, 2018, 02:17:59 PM
Hm, I still don't have Caen and Pants in the Fog yet...
JP, you'll have to let us know how that one is :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2:
I've heard you have to progress one leg at a time, like everyone else, but that it wears out review attempts quickly.
I thought it was Gus's pet project to fully embrace loon moistening.
Quote from: jamus34 on March 27, 2018, 12:23:29 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 27, 2018, 11:52:46 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on March 26, 2018, 02:20:43 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on March 26, 2018, 02:17:59 PM
Hm, I still don't have Caen and Pants in the Fog yet...
JP, you'll have to let us know how that one is :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2:
I've heard you have to progress one leg at a time, like everyone else, but that it wears out review attempts quickly.
I thought it was Gus's pet project to fully embrace loon moistening.
(https://mjspringett.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/wet-loon.jpg?w=788)
I was about to damn autocorrect but upon further thought I like the autocorrection better
That's a different project.
Fog does have the tendency to moisten the pants of loons. :hide:
Just a reminder that some older Baseball Mogul and Football Mogul games are FREE <:-)
.. at the Sports Mogul site.
$0 for Baseball & Football Mogul editions from 2014 and back to 2007.
If you're the least bit interested in trying out some of the lighter sports GM text manager types of games, check out the free 2014 editions at the least.
https://www.sportsmogul.com/store/c2/baseballmogulstore
https://www.sportsmogul.com/footballmogul.html
EDIT:
I assembled a couple sets of MLB Logo packs for Baseball Mogul 2014 (att'd)
To Install:
1) Go to BBM14's install location, and the Skins->Sunshine->Logos folder.
2) Select a stock logo in that folder, press CTRL+A to select all, and CTRL+C to copy them. Copy those into a separate backup folder just in case.
3) After unzipping the new logo folder you want to use (Old logs are from ~ a decade ago), copy, paste, and replace them over the old stock logos in the Skins>Sunshine>Logos install folder.
4) Start a new game. :cowboy:
Was gonna attach the newer MLB logo versions but board flips out & no go. Sry.
Quote from: Nefaro on April 02, 2018, 10:55:02 AM
Just a reminder that some older Baseball Mogul and Football Mogul games are FREE <:-)
.. at the Sports Mogul site.
$0 for Baseball & Football Mogul editions from 2014 and back to 2007.
Even free might be too much for this line of games:) They just released 2018 for the same full price they usually do and there isn't anything really included besides roster updates and bug fixes. That has been their trend for years.
double post
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on April 02, 2018, 04:08:57 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on April 02, 2018, 10:55:02 AM
Just a reminder that some older Baseball Mogul and Football Mogul games are FREE <:-)
.. at the Sports Mogul site.
$0 for Baseball & Football Mogul editions from 2014 and back to 2007.
Even free might be too much for this line of games:) They just released 2018 for the same full price they usually do and there isn't anything really included besides roster updates and bug fixes. That has been their trend for years.
Free isn't good enough?
They're not making you purchase the new one. *shrug*
It does look like a lazy 2018 version, as are most of the Football versions, but that has no bearing on getting 2014 for free.
Quote from: Nefaro on April 02, 2018, 08:33:41 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on April 02, 2018, 04:08:57 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on April 02, 2018, 10:55:02 AM
Just a reminder that some older Baseball Mogul and Football Mogul games are FREE <:-)
.. at the Sports Mogul site.
$0 for Baseball & Football Mogul editions from 2014 and back to 2007.
Even free might be too much for this line of games:) They just released 2018 for the same full price they usually do and there isn't anything really included besides roster updates and bug fixes. That has been their trend for years.
Free isn't good enough?
They're not making you purchase the new one. *shrug*
It does look like a lazy 2018 version, as are most of the Football versions, but that has no bearing on getting 2014 for free.
nope, not personally for me...just can't get any level of enjoyment out of this series, whether free or not. it would just go unplayed.
Bought TOAW IV using the 30% Easter discount from S/M.
I was damned tempted by that one. But who wants enough battles to fight to last the next 25 years? ::)
I own at least 3 versions of TOAW now.
How's the AI opponent?
Let you know when I get around to playing :P
Deal! O0
I installed it those morning. Hoping to get some play in this weekend.
I was involved in a Twitter discussion -- might have provoked it -- re: deficiency of design in the PC wargame environment.
An example held up by some of the problems of the form is TOAW, viz.: it's an overly-generic input machine into which data sets are inserted and results spat out the other side.
Curious to know if one conflict feels sufficiently different from another...
I've felt that way about more than a few table top games - just rolling dice and referencing the results on a chart. The period, weapons, tactics are irrelevant - just roll the bucket of dice.
You're absolutely right.
We came out of the era of AH/SPI where everything was off-blue and pink and could be resolved by the same CRT. "Waterloo", for example, used the same CRT as "Stalingrad". Certainly some great designs emerged -- semper "NLB" -- but there was a lot of sameness.
We're now in something of a golden age in which there are a lot of remarkable designs being put out there that do seem to care about the nuances of different eras and we have a printing infrastructure that can support really, really niche titles or new approaches to old topics.
Derivative TTG designs these days are going to get CRUSHED.
Why are we wasting all this good discussion when we have a Grogcast to do tonight? :P
You better start drinking.
Thought I'd try being relatively sober for a change.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi0.kym-cdn.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2Fnewsfeed%2F000%2F958%2F457%2Fbc9.gif&hash=df0acd74687893234893eb7d7323017989bc7620)
Why would anyone want to listen to you sober? That's like 'just holding hands' with the class slut.
Good point. I'll head to the bar now.
Crusader Kings II is free on Steam.
At the bar yet? In light of recent posts, I would make the first one a triple.
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 05, 2018, 01:30:12 PM
Crusader Kings II is free on Steam.
Wow that's like your dealer giving you the "first hit" for free.
They know you'll be back for all that fine DLC, don't you worry.
Quote from: jamus34 on April 05, 2018, 01:44:02 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 05, 2018, 01:30:12 PM
Crusader Kings II is free on Steam.
Wow that's like your dealer giving you the "first hit" for free.
They know you'll be back for all that fine DLC, don't you worry.
Precisely. There are 28 DLC for
Crusader Kings II (http://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/Crusader_Kings_II/) costing a total of $141.29 U.S. So offering the base game free is just good marketing. Personally I'd rather they reduced the price of the DLC 75%.
Only half of those 28 are actual expansions to the game. The rest of what is listed as DLC isn't needed. It's content packs, Portraits, e-Books, etc. The total for the actual expansions is $83.91. All of the expansions are 50%, except for Jade Dragon, which came out last year, and it's 33% off.
This really isn't a bad deal. And, with the base game being free, you could start with that, and decide if you like it or not before you invest in any DLC.
Quote from: OJsDad on April 05, 2018, 08:06:00 PM
Only half of those 28 are actual expansions to the game. The rest of what is listed as DLC isn't needed. It's content packs, Portraits, e-Books, etc. The total for the actual expansions is $83.91. All of the expansions are 50%, except for Jade Dragon, which came out last year, and it's 33% off.
This really isn't a bad deal. And, with the base game being free, you could start with that, and decide if you like it or not before you invest in any DLC.
But look at it...your talking about getting a new [potential player hooked on a 4 yr old game and then pay more than a AAA new release price to bring it current.
It's genius.
Consider that I have regularly seen Tomb Raider, Mad Max and Shadow of Mordor for $5.
Quote from: Gusington on April 05, 2018, 01:01:01 PM
You better start drinking.
This is the swiss army knife of situational suggestions. :bd:
finally broke down and got the witcher 3 game of year edition. on sale at steam for $20 right now. havent finished first one yet so hopefully ill get along further in this one!
^YEEHAW
3 is the best anyway. Not dissing the others, but 3 is the best.
^By far. I still have Blood and Wine to play.
Quote from: CptHowdy on April 09, 2018, 03:44:06 PM
finally broke down and got the witcher 3 game of year edition. on sale at steam for $20 right now. havent finished first one yet so hopefully ill get along further in this one!
I thought about getting that just to run through Steam controller on my big screen. May wait until a future sale, however, as I don't think I'm ready to play just yet.
I just picked up Pillars of Eternity 2 for $39 over at Fanatical-- pre-order for May 8th. O0
HumbleBundle has a "pay what you want" sale going on right now.
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/strategy-bundle?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_twos_tile_index_2 (https://www.humblebundle.com/games/strategy-bundle?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_twos_tile_index_2)
Pay $1 or more and get:
Endless Space collection
Dungeon of the Endless
Planetary Annihilation: Titans
Pay $7 or more and get those titles plus:
Endless Legend+ Tempest DLC
Empire: Total War + all DLC
Pay $12 or more and get all previous titles and:
Endless Space 2
Tooth and Tail
And in case you think Empire Total War is still a waste of time, there's an excellent mod for it, "Colonialism 1600" which takes the start date back to 1600 and makes use of the games 'Pike and Shot' type units and jumbles the start positions as well as changing the factions to earlier versions and throws in a few new ones. Unfortunately, the mod is still not finished so there are some issues with blank unit cards and vanilla units still in the game. :-\ But it's great for something new and different.
^Worst TW evah
That must be because it beat you? :pullhair:
Of course. But it also sucks.
It did suck but the mods saved it. The Darthmod will give you a real dogfight against the AI. Even the Indians kick ass and take scalps. :2funny:
EVAH
I enjoyed Empire, kind of tough to play now.. Napoleon is a big improvement over it.
I enjoyed Napoleon more than Empire, for sure. My hopes were so high for Empire and it is such an ambitious game that, in the end, just didn't grab me.
I have Nappy: TW, but I've not played it yet.
Ha, I bought it back in September 2016. ;D
So that humble really isnt a good deal then. I was thinking just for Endless Space and Empire it would be a steal.
Endless Space is a good game.
Endless Space 2 is a fantastic game!
But if it's 'endless', how do you win? ???
I never have so it's all good.
Fanatical is having a sale on a lot of Slitherine titles (https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/slitherine-ltd.?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8ab7073f7a-Slitherine_04_14_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-8ab7073f7a-425019457&mc_cid=8ab7073f7a&mc_eid=20e36d953e).
Just found this out. If your an Amazon prime member and you link your Amazon prime account to Twitch prime[amazon owned] you can get free games. You do have to download a front end program, it looks like a really lite version of a steam type thing. i haven't installed any of the games yet so i don't know if you have the front end program running to play the games. Apparently this started in January and will continue every month. Looks like the freebies are games, add-ons, loot chests for online multi-player games. I got three free games[like i need more :uglystupid2:], Toyko 42 and addon, Telltale games Tales from the Borderland, and Steamworld Dig 2. I'm so deep into Amazons eco-system the requirements didn't bother me.
Eador Masters of the Broken World (http://store.steampowered.com/app/232050/Eador_Masters_of_the_Broken_World/) is free on Steam right now!
Quote from: bbmike on April 19, 2018, 08:19:07 PM
Eador Masters of the Broken World (http://store.steampowered.com/app/232050/Eador_Masters_of_the_Broken_World/) is free on Steam right now!
Thanks for the heads-up. O0
Quote from: bbmike on April 19, 2018, 08:19:07 PM
Eador Masters of the Broken World (http://store.steampowered.com/app/232050/Eador_Masters_of_the_Broken_World/) is free on Steam right now!
O0
Quote from: bbmike on April 19, 2018, 08:19:07 PM
Eador Masters of the Broken World (http://store.steampowered.com/app/232050/Eador_Masters_of_the_Broken_World/) is free on Steam right now!
O0 +1
Also Metal Gear V is on sale at humble for $5
WOW. I think I bought MGSV for 40.00 :/
^
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Given my self imposed moratorium on buying new games until I finish some I already own I probably will not buy even at that price. Fiscal responsibility sucks sometimes.
SHUT UP IT'S 5 DOLLAH
There's at least 150 hours worth of quality gaming in there.
Quote from: Gusington on April 20, 2018, 10:37:05 AM
There's at least 150 hours worth of quality gaming in there.
That's what I said.
Quote from: mirth on April 20, 2018, 10:32:36 AM
Game love you long time.
Probably even more.
"What we have here is.... failure to communicate".
Sengoku Jidai is 50% Off right now.
$15 !
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/603/news/Sengoku.Jidai:.Shadow.of.the.Shogun.
Worth every penny even at full price!
I have to play that soon. It's the only one of the three games in that engine that I haven't played through yet.
Anyone played Hexware PC games ?
They look like strategy 'light' games, ported from Iphone or Ipad.
Might at least be worth the price ($1 per bundle or 98% off).
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/civil-war-dollar-bundle
Civil War: 1861
Civil War: Bull Run 1861
Civil War: 1862
Civil War: 1865
Civil War: Gettysburg
Civil War: 1863
Civil War: 1864
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/tank-battle-dollar-bundle
Tank Battle: East Front
Tank Battle: Pacific
Tank Battle: Normandy
Tank Battle: North Africa
Tank Battle: 1944
Tank Battle: Blitzkrieg
Tank Battle: 1945
Pete, I've played them to death. There's some reviews on the site for some of them, too.
They're very light and relatively mindless, but a good distraction if you only have a few minutes but need to scratch a wargaming itch.
For the price of $1 a bundle, it's WELL worth a purchase at that price. I say go for it.
Someone request light and mindless? I'm right here.
I don't know if I understand the point to the two 1861 games. Is one of them just about Bull Run but with focused submissions and a very detailed main mission, while the other game includes a less detailed Bull Run along with other battles from that year? ???
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 28, 2018, 10:26:00 PM
I don't know if I understand the point to the two 1861 games. Is one of them just about Bull Run but with focused submissions and a very detailed main mission, while the other game includes a less detailed Bull Run along with other battles from that year? ???
I haven't played it yet, but I played most of the other ones (1861 - 1865, and just today, Gettysburg). If Bull Run is like Gettysburg, then it should offer a variety of scenarios based on the battle. The other games are more generic.
Quote from: JasonPratt on April 28, 2018, 10:26:00 PM
I don't know if I understand the point to the two 1861 games. Is one of them just about Bull Run but with focused submissions and a very detailed main mission, while the other game includes a less detailed Bull Run along with other battles from that year? ???
1861 :
7 Mission Tutorial Campaign
3 Mission Opening Shots! Campaign, covering the battles of;
Boonville, June 17th, 1861
Carthage, July 5th, 1861
Blackburn's Ford, July 18th, 1861
4 Mission Conflaguration! Campaign, coverings the battle of;
Bull Run, July 21st, 1861
Wilson's Creek, August 10th, 1861
Carnifex Ferry, September 10th, 1861
Lexington, September 20th, 1861
4 Mission Total Resolve Campaign, coverings the battle of;
Greenbrier River, October 3rd, 1861
Belmont, November 7th, 1861
Allegheny Mountain, December 13th, 1861
Dranesville, December 20th, 1861
A Bonus Campaign, covering the battle of;
Big Bethel, June 10th, 1861
1861 Bull Run :
This game covers the Battle of Bull Run in full, featuring
the whole battle as a single mission, focus missions recreating significant points in the fighting such as Henry House Hill, and missions covering the smaller engagements in the run up to the battle.
6 scenarios covering the battle of:
Bull Run
Blackburns Ford
Buck Hills
Henry House Hill
Big Bethel
Bloody Hill
The bundles are a good deal, but the games suck in my opinion. They all feel and play exactly the same.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on April 29, 2018, 06:14:49 AM
They all feel and play exactly the same.
This, pretty much. Even the Tank Battle games aren't that dissimilar from the Civil War games.
Though I gotta say that the Gettysburg game is more enjoyable than the other Civil War games. I still think for the price you could do a lot worse for some mindless wargaming fun.
I've never forgiven HexWar was releasing a game under the name "Wellington's Victory" that was nothing like its legendary SPI namesake.
Offer to pay me and I wouldn't be interested.
Yeah, but how do you REALLY feel, Cyrano?
My reputation has been carefully fashioned around my shy, retiring nature.
Except when the number of brass buttons on an Old Guard uniform is called into question, and then, watch out.
Gamersgate is having a strategy game sale. Hegemony Rome The Rise of Caesar for $3.75. Homeworld Remastered for $8.75.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/pike-and-shot-campaigns
Daily deal : 5,59 € (-85%)
Great game!
Great game indeed, with a ton of community content.
Destiny 2 is the May spotlight game for humble monthly.
Can anyone whose played confirm or deny its worth $12?
Quote from: jamus34 on May 05, 2018, 07:45:11 AM
Destiny 2 is the May spotlight game for humble monthly.
Can anyone whose played confirm or deny its worth $12?
Totally worth $12. I played it on PS4, though.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on May 05, 2018, 08:38:09 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on May 05, 2018, 07:45:11 AM
Destiny 2 is the May spotlight game for humble monthly.
Can anyone whose played confirm or deny its worth $12?
Totally worth $12. I played it on PS4, though.
For the cost of a humble subscription, I couldn't resist and picked Destiny 2 up for $12. The PC version looks noticeably better than the PS4 version and plays very well. This is clearly a dedicated PC title and not just another bad console port. I really enjoy the campaign in this game so for $12 I totally recommend it, if still available. I'm going to enjoy playing through it again on PC.
Humble Bundle has a pay-what-you-want wargames bundle up right now.
Panzer Corps and Rising Sun: Vietnam amongst other items on offer.
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/wargamez-bundle?linkID=&mcID=102:5af17b9c91ab4ea57de8f0ac:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018_05_08_wargamez_bundle&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image (https://www.humblebundle.com/games/wargamez-bundle?linkID=&mcID=102:5af17b9c91ab4ea57de8f0ac:ot:56d76688733462ca895559ba:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018_05_08_wargamez_bundle&linkID=&utm_content=hero_image)
The Flame in the Flood free for another 13 hours.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-flame-in-the-flood?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_twos_tile_index_2
Order of Battle bundle for $4.99 at Fanatical (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/order-of-battle-bundle). As Order of Battle is free, its $5 for 3 DLCs...
Order of Battle World War II
Order of Battle: U.S. Pacific DLC
Order of Battle: Rising Sun DLC
Order of Battle: Morning Sun DLC
Quote from: steve58 on May 23, 2018, 12:35:36 PM
Order of Battle bundle for $4.99 at Fanatical (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/order-of-battle-bundle). As Order of Battle is free, its $5 for 3 DLCs...
Order of Battle World War II
Order of Battle: U.S. Pacific DLC
Order of Battle: Rising Sun DLC
Order of Battle: Morning Sun DLC
Good bundle...thanks.. i havent got 2 of them i think
Civ VI digital deluxe edition on sale at Fanatical for about 32.00, US only.
Quote from: Gusington on May 25, 2018, 01:37:31 PM
Civ VI digital deluxe edition on sale at Fanatical for about 32.00, US only.
Quick note : the sale is also available in the rest of the world - EU=32 € (= $ 37).
Matrix D-Day sale through June 10th. All WWII titles are 30% off.
Does anyone know if the DLC for Order of Battle works with the Steam version if you buy directly from the Matrix/Slitherine site?
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on June 06, 2018, 01:20:46 PM
Does anyone know if the DLC for Order of Battle works with the Steam version if you buy directly from the Matrix/Slitherine site?
Yes. Get your steam key here : https://www.slitherine.com/members/games.asp?Filter=3
Nice. Thanks Pete.
Panzer Command Ostfront. Is it worth $20? I played the first one and couldn't deal with the interface. Has it been improved any?
I don't think it has changed much.. you get a lot of battles/era for the price. But Combat Mission it is not.
I liked it better than CM, but everyone's mileage is different.
For $20 it's definitely worth it. Lots and lots of game play in there.
Quote from: Barthheart on June 06, 2018, 03:34:28 PM
For $20 it's definitely worth it. Lots and lots of game play in there.
QFT
Matrix D-Day sale.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2621/The.D-Day.Sale.is.here!.30.off.on.WWII.games!?utm_source=Matrix+Games+Master&utm_campaign=2aadb10e36-DDaySale_Matrix_19_2016_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d2dfdfd653-2aadb10e36-87519373
Matrix site was acting wacky for me.. flashing black boxes when you scroll
Quote from: Pete Dero on June 06, 2018, 01:26:08 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on June 06, 2018, 01:20:46 PM
Does anyone know if the DLC for Order of Battle works with the Steam version if you buy directly from the Matrix/Slitherine site?
Yes. Get your steam key here : https://www.slitherine.com/members/games.asp?Filter=3
Weird. The DLC I wanted was Burma Road and that's the only one listed that doesn't have the option for a Steam Key.
Just got a Steam email....Field of Glory 2 0n sale 34% off....total USA is $19.79.
www.gog.com is having a pretty big sale.
The enhanced editions of a lot of RPGs are on a major sale. For example, Baldurs Gate Enhanced Edition is 75% off. Icewind Dale EE is less than $7 instead of $20.
fyi: Slitherine Bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/slitherine-bundle-reloaded) over at Fanatical. You can pick up Advanced Tactics Gold and more for ~$3
DCS World modules 50% Off Sale.
From June 21 to July 5th.
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com
:cowboy:
Evil, evil Nef!
Is Normandy and the WWII assets package worth getting at the discount? Is Normandy worth getting to fly over with the modern aircraft modules?
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 21, 2018, 11:36:29 AM
Is Normandy and the WWII assets package worth getting at the discount? Is Normandy worth getting to fly over with the modern aircraft modules?
I was going to ask the same but for the Nevada red flag map...worth it?
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on June 21, 2018, 11:54:59 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on June 21, 2018, 11:36:29 AM
Is Normandy and the WWII assets package worth getting at the discount? Is Normandy worth getting to fly over with the modern aircraft modules?
I was going to ask the same but for the Nevada red flag map...worth it?
Nevada is worth it in my opinion. I fly over it often.
Thanks tempted for it and the harrier
Quote from: Tuna on June 21, 2018, 11:21:45 AM
Evil, evil Nef!
Maybe someday you'll pick up that
Flaming Cliffs 3 pack of awesome.
:arr:
Not necessarily a sale but Metal Fatigue has finally been released on GOG. Been waiting for this one to go digital for a long time.
Battletech is 33% OFF!
at Fanatical for ~ 2 days.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/battletech
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/battle-academy-complete-bundle
Buy tier 1 - €1.99 for 7 Products (Battle Academy 1 + DLC)
Buy tier 2 - €4.89 for 9 Products ( '' '' '' + Battle Academy 2 + DLC)
Summer Sale from Jun 23rd to Jul 9th: 50% off all Tacview editions
http://www.tacview.net/purchase/en/
So which is the better deal, Battle Academy 1 for $1.99, or Battle Academy 1 & 2 for $5.00? Any difference in BA 1 and 2?
Yes there is a difference. BA2 is a little more... "realistic" looking and playing... but just a little.
BA1 has more content.
Fer $7 get both. Lots and lots of fun gameplay in there.
Quote from: Sir Slash on June 26, 2018, 11:55:49 AM
So which is the better deal, Battle Academy 1 for $1.99, or Battle Academy 1 & 2 for $5.00? Any difference in BA 1 and 2?
Clue is in the name : Battle Academy 2:
Eastern FrontBoth games are quite similar in terms of gameplay.
New gameplay features for 2 include smoke, infantry dash, fighter cover, partial damage, trenches and some editor improvements.
I like the system and enjoy both. There is a small modding community that develops downloadable missions and the occasional campaign as well, similar but not as vibrant as Field of Glory 2.
Still squarely on the fence but I think the fence is weakening.
$5 for the whole set is a good deal. I found BA to be a solid, light wargame. There is some meat behind the cartoony graphics.
I caved for the whole shebang. :hide:
O0
:bd: \m/
OK. I can see how addictive this little game is. What day is it BTW?
Saturday.
Call of Juarez is a $1 at https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/call-of-juarez its there star deal, get it while it lasts. It's a nice Western FPS, of which there is not a lot of.
Hurry and get a Steam key for Sir, You Are Being Hunted (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/sir-you-are-being-hunted) for a mere $0.49 from Fanatical.
Quote from: Greybriar on July 04, 2018, 02:46:47 PM
Hurry and get a Steam key for Sir, You Are Being Hunted (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/sir-you-are-being-hunted) for a mere $0.49 from Fanatical.
Good one - thanks GB!
Endless Space 2 is 70% off at Fanatical (they've also got a bunch of other Sega stuff on sale as well.)
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/endless-space-2-collection (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/endless-space-2-collection)
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on July 09, 2018, 04:39:50 PM
Endless Space 2 is 70% off at Fanatical (they've also got a bunch of other Sega stuff on sale as well.)
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/endless-space-2-collection (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/endless-space-2-collection)
Thanks for the heads up. I came very close to buying this during the Steam sale, but didn't and now it's cheaper than what Steam had it for. Might finally buy it.
Thanks. I waffled on ES2 during the summer sale but jumped on it here.
Total War: Warhammer is 75% Off at Fanatical for a limited time!
$14.99
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/total-war-warhammer
Strategy Bundle at Fanatical (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/fanatical-strategy-bundle)
Pay $1.99 for these Steam games/DLC:
Space Hulk Ascension
Supreme Ruler 1936
Commands & Colors: The Great War
Grand Ages: Medieval
Royal Heroes
Making History: The Calm and the Storm Gold Edition
Crowntakers
Crowntakers - Undead Undertakings DLC
Attrition: Tactical Fronts
^Man...Fanatical is on fire.
Quote from: steve58 on July 11, 2018, 11:00:05 AM
Strategy Bundle at Fanatical (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/fanatical-strategy-bundle)
Pay $1.99 for these Steam games/DLC:
Space Hulk Ascension
Supreme Ruler 1936
Commands & Colors: The Great War
Grand Ages: Medieval
Royal Heroes
Making History: The Calm and the Storm Gold Edition
Crowntakers
Crowntakers - Undead Undertakings DLC
Attrition: Tactical Fronts
Thanks, I bought it simply for Commands and Colors: Great War....have been wanting to try that for a long time..
They also have Vermintide 2 for $17.99
Grim - post your thoughts on Commands & Colors!
Quote from: Gusington on July 11, 2018, 12:22:06 PM
Grim - post your thoughts on Commands & Colors!
So far, I am confused:) Not familiar with the board game at all so will take time to learn. For $2...worth the chance
Hopefully it will get better.
If you missed 'Slay the Spire' during the Steam summer sale, you can pick it up on the weekend sale for $10.07.
Fanatical has a tonne of good stuff on sale right now.
Vietnam '65 51% off To End All Wars 51% off 30 Years War 34% off Panzer Command & DLC 51-76% off Alea Jacta Est & DLC 51% off CMANO GOTY 67% off Pandora 1st Contact 61% off Battletech 33% off
I'm sick of typing. Tonnes of good stuff on sale right now.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/latest-deals (https://www.fanatical.com/en/latest-deals)
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So I went and picked up the Strategy Bundle at Fanatical. While on site I went and checked my Order History. Thats a lot of gaming I forgot about in the Grand Master Bundle ::) :-[
Good fantasy bundle at Fanatical
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/fanatical-anthology-fantasy-bundle?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5aa1d3fabc-Anthology_07_14_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-5aa1d3fabc-426726425&mc_cid=5aa1d3fabc&mc_eid=95914b90f2 (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/fanatical-anthology-fantasy-bundle?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5aa1d3fabc-Anthology_07_14_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-5aa1d3fabc-426726425&mc_cid=5aa1d3fabc&mc_eid=95914b90f2)
DCS: AJS-37 Viggen Flash Sale! -60%
Ends Monday, July 30th
https://store.heatblur.com/products/dcs-ajs-37-viggen-by-leatherneck-simulations
(https://store.heatblur.com/products/dcs-ajs-37-viggen-by-leatherneck-simulations)
Sniper Elite 4 on sale for 72% off at Fanatical right now. Will be purchasing later today 👍
I came across this bundle. Been looking to pick up Rimworld and OffworldTrading company so i purchased it, steam keys.
https://www.stardock.com/colonize-the-universe/?affiliate=stardockmarketing&utm_source=redbanner&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=colonize-universe-sale-2018&utm_content=SDNETHOME
Kiai Resonance on sale at Green man gaming for a whopping $0.67.
Sanctus Reach currently is $7.49 at Fanatical. Only 23 hours left on the sale.
The entire Endless series by Amplitude is on sale and also has a free weekend on Steam.
I'm sold on Endless Legend for ~£5, but the collection which includes all DLC except Inferno is ~£13. How much does the DLC add? Will I be OK with just the base game for a while?
Well look at that...
...I just perused the details of both DLCs and the Supremecy expansion for Endless Space looks much more interesting to me.
YMMV
"Boardgame" sale on Steam till Monday.
Field of Glory II for $20
Twilight Struggle for $4
TableTop Simulator for a tenner.
Also saw:
Check Your 6
Heroes of Normandie
Battle of the Bulge
Victory and Glory: Napoleon
OGRE
Command and Colors: The Great War
1775 Rebellion
All the Blood Bowl stuff is on sale as well.
Oh snap - Command and Colors is on sale?
Oh snap
Quote from: mirth on August 03, 2018, 07:43:34 AM
Oh snap
Don't be like that. They also have
Agricola on sale for you! O0
Quite.
Quote from: Gusington on August 03, 2018, 06:48:12 AM
Oh snap - Command and Colors is on sale?
fyi: Command and Colors is included in the
Fanatical Strategy Bundle (https://fanatical.com/en/bundle/fanatical-strategy-bundle) for $1.99.
WHAT WHAT WHAT
OH SNAP!!!
Quite.
...from an email just got. Nice news about updating MHTGW to the new MHSWW, but would like to see an upgrade path for current owners.
Quote
Big Summer Sale at the Factus Games Store on all Making History Games through the end of August. Get 20% off on the newest Making History game, The Second World War. The Great War and Making HIstory II are both reduced by 50%. Purchase Making History: The Calm & the Storm Gold Edition at 75% off the regular price. Click the button below to see all the discounts.
Announcing The Great War Gold Edition!
Factus Games announces the development of a new game about the First World War called Making History: The Great War Gold Edition. This release will be created using the system revisions and features implemented for The Second World War. The differences between TGW to SWW are substantial, therefore we decided to bring these improvements to a WWI setting.
Making History: The Great War Gold Edition will be offered as a separate game. It has all the new AI and game mechanics that we implemented for SWW plus some additional new features focused on WW1 gameplay. The original TGW will remain available and receive continued support and updates.
We don't have a release date yet. Most of the game programming work has been completed but there are a lot of new models to build and events to write. It looks like a possible Fall release. We'll be posting updates about the progress on the Factus Games website and provide notices in the newsletter.
The Second World War Updated!
A new version of The Second World War is now available. In this release we've implemented a difficulty system to provide a greater challenge to players who are finding the game too easy. We've also fixed a small but significant bug that went unnoticed until very recently. Shipping Capacity was not being destroyed when interdicted. The cargo was lost but not the ships. This is now working as designed and it's having a notable impact on trade.
You can read more about the update and see the full release notes covering all the other new content additions, bug fixes and features on our website here: New Update for SWW.
https://factusgames.com/collections/all?ct=t%28Newsletter+December+2017_COPY_01%29&mc_cid=250afe7d18&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D
Hmm perhaps it's time to reconsider a purchase of their WWI game.
I'd be more tempted if the game engine (MHTGW and MH2WotW) was not sluggish in full screen mode. It makes panning the map painful.
Even with the newfangled updates mentioned?
I don't have SWW. I never took the plunge because TGW ran so poorly. The work around for my PC was to run in windowed mode.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/08/03/steam-board-game-sale/
Quote from: steve58 on August 03, 2018, 08:10:50 AM
Quote from: Gusington on August 03, 2018, 06:48:12 AM
Oh snap - Command and Colors is on sale?
fyi: Command and Colors is included in the Fanatical Strategy Bundle (https://fanatical.com/en/bundle/fanatical-strategy-bundle) for $1.99.
PSA: This bundle deal ends in ~9 hours...
I picked it up before I left for vacation a few days ago - and while on vacation I have spied a ton of games on sale at the Fanatical and Green Man sales for purchase when I return 😎
Post-Scriptum (WWII shooter) is 20% off at Green Man Gaming.
Insurgency is free for 48 hours (https://store.steampowered.com/app/222880/Insurgency/) on Steam.
Quote from: bbmike on August 13, 2018, 08:17:53 PM
Insurgency is free for 48 hours (https://store.steampowered.com/app/222880/Insurgency/) on Steam.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Gog has a sale this weekend on all Bethesda products DRM free and you can play without Steam. This includes Fallout 3 which has supposedly been fixed to run on modern machines again.
^Sweet, thanks. I was waiting for a price drop on Fallout 3 GOTY - looks like I got it :)
Syrian Warfare is on sale on steam 67% off...it comes to $4.94. This is a fantastic game and I highly recommend it. At this price, its a no brainer. I understand there is a DLC coming soon that will add modding ability, and more importantly, skirmish play.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/485980/Syrian_Warfare/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/485980/Syrian_Warfare/)
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 21, 2018, 01:00:45 PM
Syrian Warfare is on sale on steam 67% off...it comes to $4.94. This is a fantastic game and I highly recommend it. At this price, its a no brainer. I understand there is a DLC coming soon that will add modding ability, and more importantly, skirmish play.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/485980/Syrian_Warfare/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/485980/Syrian_Warfare/)
I don't have time to play but picked it up for the price. It may not be my style with the rts (don't care for Steel Divisions) but the setting is certainly interesting. Pausable I hope.
Fanatical.com has Command Modern Air Naval Operations WOTY Edition on sale for $26.39.
Sale ends in about 9 hours I believe.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-air-naval-operations-woty?aff_track=CJ&CJEVENT=b5809e94a71c11e8818600ba0a1c0e0e (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-air-naval-operations-woty?aff_track=CJ&CJEVENT=b5809e94a71c11e8818600ba0a1c0e0e)
EDIT: It also looks like you get an additional discount by using code SUMMER10.
GamersGate has a 80% off special on Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOM4TA-STEAM/) and it is marked down from $34.99 to $7.00 U.S. Don't wait too long because the sale ends in less than three days.
50 games for $50 charity bundle at Greenman, some good games in the there. https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/gamesaid-charity-bundle-pc/
Quote from: -budd- on August 23, 2018, 08:49:28 PM
50 games for $50 charity bundle at Greenman, some good games in the there. https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/gamesaid-charity-bundle-pc/
sadly i already own about 16 of the included games especially the bigger titles:)
GOG - Slitherine Weekend Sale - Save up to -90% on deep Sci-Fi and historical strategy games.
https://www.gog.com/promo/20180824_slitherine_weekend?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=20180824_nl_Slitherine_weekend_sale_EN&utm_term=EN
That sale at GoG includes Polaris Sector Gold (with the Lumens add-on) at 75% off! -- US$11.75 or something like that.
YUGE sale at Fanatical on their Order of Battle bundle.
Probably not a lot of takers here, but Battlefield 1 and all its DLC is on sale for $9.99. over at origins.
Nantucket on sale at Gamersgate for $13.49.
The game is fun and the music is great.
There's a big upgrade of the game map in the works that includes a sandbox mode, and there's probably going to be more music.
Damn you...
If I buy the game called Nantucket,
And don't like it and decide, Fu-- It!
And go back to Gamersgate,
For a great rebate.
Will they give it to me or tell to Suck It?
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/warhammer-40-000-armageddon (The Lordz Games Studio)
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon -85% €36.99 €5.55 (for the next 24 hours)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/298050/Master_of_Orion
The new Master of Orion game is 75% off on Steam.
I'm considering to purchase it, but have already quite a lot of other Space 4X titles on my plate.
And on Steam - 40% off Elite Horizons
Blackwake on sale at Steam for $9.99.
If Grogheads formed a crew I would get this.
Quote from: bob48 on August 28, 2018, 03:44:51 PM
And on Steam - 40% off Elite Horizons
Not only is
Elite Dangerous: Horizons Season Pass (https://store.steampowered.com/app/441340/Elite_Dangerous_Horizons_Season_Pass/) 40% off at Steam ($17.99), but also the base game
Elite Dangerous (https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/Elite_Dangerous/) is 55% off ($13.49). Or get both along with
Elite Dangerous: Commander Pack (https://store.steampowered.com/app/475180/Elite_Dangerous_Commander_Pack/) in
Elite Dangerous: Commander Deluxe Edition (https://store.steampowered.com/sub/268720/) for 47% off ($31.79).
The Humble Bundle store is giving away Warhammer 40K: Space Marine for free (for a limited time).
https://store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_Global_Offensive/
Steam now offers a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Free Edition alongside sales of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Full Edition, providing a new way to sample Valve's competitive shooter for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
This allows players to set up offline matches against bots to check out the game and the I of its AI
GOG back to school sale, flash deals every hour. https://www.gog.com/
Current flash deal is Dragon Age Origins ultimate edition for $3.99 , good game at a great price.
Dragon Age: Origins is a fantastic game!
Fanatical has a pretty good looking bundle sale on right now.
Worth it just for Mordheim in my opinion.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/slayer-bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/slayer-bundle)
'sup fellas.
You guys probably saw these, but I just picked up two tasty titles that are on sale for just under 24 more hours: Rising Storm Vietnam and Spintires: Mudrunner.
Rising Storm Digital Deluxe is about $10 and Mudrunner is $2.50.
On Steam!
Well, that must have been a fluke, since two hours later Mudrunner is back to a 40% $15.
Or maybe you sneaked the sale in just under the gun!
That's weird. It still shows 90% off with 21 hours left on my machine.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/675010/Spintires_MudRunner/
Clicked on the link, shows 40% off $15 still.
That's weird. We're both in the US still, right??
I added it to my cart out of curiosity to see if that would change it to 90%, and it didn't. Which I expected it wouldn't, but still... I can't figure out why there's a difference.
It's probably only 90% if you have the original spin tires in your library.
That makes sense! -- Toonces, do you have the original? (If anyone does, can you check the Mudspinners sale price?)
^ I do have the original. Doh, that should have occurred to me I suppose. :-[
Quote from: Toonces on September 23, 2018, 04:54:28 PM
^ I do have the original. Doh, that should have occurred to me I suppose. :-[
That would be it, since I also have the base game and got a $2.49 price.
Graviteam's Tank Warfare Tunisia bundle 83% off, the whole bundle is $14.41. Great price
This bundle includes:
Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943 base game
Longstop Hill DLC
Operation Pugilist DLC
El Guettar DLC
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/5604/Tank_Warfare_Tunisia_1943_Complete_Edition/
I'll be picking up the last DLC i need, EL Guettar, nice to have another map for quick battles.
^ Is that a new game, or...where does it fit in the whole Graviteam lineup timewise?
Quote from: Toonces on September 25, 2018, 09:56:49 PM
^ Is that a new game, or...where does it fit in the whole Graviteam lineup timewise?
It's the newest game. There going to run two tracks for graviteam games, Tunisia and Mius front with associated DLC. East front/ West front thing so to speak. Haven't heard where there going next. You can't beat that price for the Tunisia package. I'm really loving the new quick battle setup, hoping they expand it with a setting for setting your own order modifiers and maybe just adding one more battle group as an option,limited to two right now.
Steam's weekend sale started a bit early this week, and includes the WB Games category. Aside from a ton of Lego games, and the Arkham games, there's a confusing mosh of Mordor: Shadow of War, some of it for sale, some of it not -- except if you look around all of it is for sale. .... .....uh, the DLC is full price in pieces, but if you get it all together it costs only the same as one piece.
Ahem. So anyway, I got the full game (at last) for around $35 today. I'm okay with this. Back when it was released, I tried to replay the first game (after beating it upon release) but just couldn't get back into it; and I tried to play the (very advanced) prologue campaign featuring Glamring or whatever his name is (the elf who forged the One Ring or anyway taught Sauron to do so), but I just couldn't get into that either.
This didn't bode well, and the initial state of the game didn't bode well either, so I had plenty of other things to do -- and we aren't likely to see a deeper sale on it this year, so I'm fine with trying now that there's been a lot of patching.
Besides, I'm looking for a bit of a Halloweenish vibe for the coming month. O0
Steam has Civilization 6 for $19.80 until Monday 10/1.
Thanks Rayfer - I would get that if I could get over the cartoony graphics. I just can't.
Some serious GOG.com sales
10th anniversary!! :o
and Stellaris landed there!!! and DLC on sale there too!! :buck2:
Darkest Dungeon is $7.49 on Steam (70% off ).
Quote from: Philippe on October 03, 2018, 10:12:16 AM
Darkest Dungeon is $7.49 on Steam (70% off ).
Good deal! I go to buy it and what do I see? "This is already in your Library". :-[ :D
^ That is a surprisingly fun game.
And a surprisingly frequent occurrence for me as well... ::)
Isn't the difficulty stoopid?
I only logged like 10 hours in it. I recall it being hard, but it's still neat. Very atmospheric and a unique game for sure.
I guess I'd call it a good palette cleanser type game. You don't sit down and kill a bottle of Friday night scotch playing it, but it's good filler at the end of the night when you just can't stomach another tactical Total War battle.
Have you played the expansion?
Orwell is free on Steam until October 5th at 10AM Pacific Time!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/491950/Orwell_Keeping_an_Eye_On_You/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/491950/Orwell_Keeping_an_Eye_On_You/)
Hard West (Turn based, wild west with horror)
and
Renowned Explorers
are both on sale at Steam right now.
Quote from: Toonces on October 03, 2018, 08:04:19 PM
^ That is a surprisingly fun game.
And a surprisingly frequent occurrence for me as well... ::)
DD is a good game. I bought it and the two expansions in a sale and so far have about 180 hours logged. There are also a lot of very good workshop mods for it.
Fun game, but frustrating as hell sometimes,
Hmm...frustration is something I don't need more of.
Whelp, it's back up to full price now, so I guess this dilemma solved itself. ::)
Not sure if this is a really good deal, but...Civ VI + Xcom 2 for $39.99 @ Newegg (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832205413&cm_re=xcom_2-_-32-205-413-_-Product)
I still have to play the first XCom 😒
You mean the way-back first one? :o
Never played the way back one at all...I mean the first newer one.
Quote from: Gusington on October 06, 2018, 12:32:30 PM
Never played the way back one at all...I mean the first newer one.
The first one was the best. Nothing else ever quite captured the suspense and horror of the first one.
Fanatical has Sid Meier's Civilization VI Digital Deluxe Edition (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-deluxe-new?aff_track=CJ&CJEVENT=9d3a6664cd5811e8822c00dc0a240613&utm_source=CJ&cj_pid=1225267&cj_aid=13212017) (PC Digital Download) for $22.39 for the next ~25 hours.
includes:
Full Base Game
25th Anniversary Digital Soundtrack
Vikings Scenario Pack
Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Quote from: steve58 on October 11, 2018, 08:25:29 AM
Fanatical has Sid Meier's Civilization VI Digital Deluxe Edition (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-deluxe-new?aff_track=CJ&CJEVENT=9d3a6664cd5811e8822c00dc0a240613&utm_source=CJ&cj_pid=1225267&cj_aid=13212017) (PC Digital Download) for $22.39 for the next ~25 hours.
includes:
Full Base Game
25th Anniversary Digital Soundtrack
Vikings Scenario Pack
Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack
That seems like a good deal. I do hear everyone say the expansion they came out with is a must have for the game.
Yes it helps the game a lot.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/origins-bundle
The brand new Origins Bundle has launched with a line-up of incredible Steam games. You won't want to miss this one!
Tier 1 of the bundle is an absolute bargain, with 3 awesome games for only $1 including tinyBuild's smash hit Punch Club - Deluxe Edition, swashbucking space adventure Rebel Galaxy and epic real-time strategy Grey Goo Definitive Edition.
Take it to the next level with 9 more smashing games in Tier 2! RiME takes you to a vast land, where there are closely guarded secrets to uncover. Relive one of the best beat'em ups of the NES era with River City Ransom: Underground - a modern take on the classic genre. Remothered: Tormented Fathers will test your bravery as you investigate the disappearance of a young girl. Get all of this and 6 more brlliant games in the Origins Bundle - available for a limited time only!
Looks good especially tier 1.
Tabletop games sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/tabletop-sale/?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_2_layout_type_threes_tile_index_3) going on at Humble Store for the next ~4 days. Some games on sale:
Twilight Struggle $3.99
Through the Ages $9.59
Quote from: steve58 on October 17, 2018, 12:38:15 PM
Tabletop games sale (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/tabletop-sale/?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_2_layout_type_threes_tile_index_3) going on at Humble Store for the next ~4 days. Some games on sale:
Twilight Struggle $3.99
Through the Ages $9.59
This is an amazing sale. I'm thinking about two different games. Thanks!
Sanctus Reach half off on Steam till the 22nd.
Was thinking about picking up Gladius, now I'm torn.
Have had an irrational urge for something 40k flavored lately, even went so far as looking into 8th Edition but came to my senses after reading more about it. Love the fluff, but GW rules design is stuck forever in a time warp.
Syrian Warfare is on Steam sale for the give-away price of $5. You can get it together with the DLC "Return to Palmyra" and the newly released "Battlefields" for under $15. https://store.steampowered.com/app/485980/Syrian_Warfare/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/485980/Syrian_Warfare/)
I know Jarhead has had very positive things to say about this game. At this price, I can't pass it up.
Quote from: sandman2575 on October 22, 2018, 07:52:20 PM
Syrian Warfare is on Steam sale for the give-away price of $5. You can get it together with the DLC "Return to Palmyra" and the newly released "Battlefields" for under $15. https://store.steampowered.com/app/485980/Syrian_Warfare/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/485980/Syrian_Warfare/)
I know Jarhead has had very positive things to say about this game. At this price, I can't pass it up.
Its fantastic. Very challenging and if you do not tolerate RTS games, stay away...but as far as those types of games go, its one of the best. The new DLC was eagerly awaited, but I'm underwhelmed. I was hoping for a skirmish mode and quick battle generator. Instead, they just released the mission making tools which are more akin to the gem editor in Men at War...not terrible, but not too user friendly either.
PCGamer is carrying the leaked dates of Steam's upcoming sales, including their Halloween sale - set to start on Monday, October 29 👍
MY BODY WALLET IS PREPARED!!
Yet what pray tell would be the other leaked sale dates, you tease? ^-^
Quote from: Gusington on October 23, 2018, 12:36:08 PM
PCGamer is carrying the leaked dates of Steam's upcoming sales, including their Halloween sale - set to start on Monday, October 29 👍
That's hardly leaked. It was known for a while, and been on:
https://www.whenisthenextsteamsale.com/
^Well you're just super awesome. I wish I was as awesome as you. Can you teach me?
Quote from: Gusington on October 23, 2018, 07:57:27 PM
^Well you're just super awesome. I wish I was as awesome as you. Can you teach me?
But I think you're the super awesome one :notworthy:
Last time I stayed at Motel 6 I snuck-out my room key. You guys want to borrow it? :hug:
No.
Is that with or without bed bugs?
Hell, I didn't know there was that option!
No, the roaches ate all the bedbugs.
Fanatical has the Endless Space 2 Collection for $17.99 in case anyone like me missed the historical low sale last month which was just $1 less:
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/endless-space-2-collection
Includes 5 items: Endless Space 2 - Digital Deluxe Upgrade, Endless Space® 2, Endless Space® 2 - Lost Symphony, Endless Space® 2 - Untold Tales, Endless Space® 2 - Vaulters
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 24, 2018, 03:26:45 PM
No, the roaches ate all the bedbugs.
The rats wanted to eat the roaches, but the roaches beat the hell out of them. In a running battle. All night.
Quote from: kludger on October 24, 2018, 06:20:45 PM
Fanatical has the Endless Space 2 Collection for $17.99 in case anyone like me missed the historical low sale last month which was just $1 less:
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/endless-space-2-collection
Includes 5 items: Endless Space 2 - Digital Deluxe Upgrade, Endless Space® 2, Endless Space® 2 - Lost Symphony, Endless Space® 2 - Untold Tales, Endless Space® 2 - Vaulters
I'm admittedly a bit of a zealot on the subject, but I seriously think ES2 is one of the best Space 4x games out there -- comparable to Distant Worlds, and considerably better than the original Endless Space.
Anyone who's even remotely interested should pick it up at this price.
Quote from: sandman2575 on October 24, 2018, 08:20:13 PM
Quote from: kludger on October 24, 2018, 06:20:45 PM
Fanatical has the Endless Space 2 Collection for $17.99 in case anyone like me missed the historical low sale last month which was just $1 less:
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/endless-space-2-collection
Includes 5 items: Endless Space 2 - Digital Deluxe Upgrade, Endless Space® 2, Endless Space® 2 - Lost Symphony, Endless Space® 2 - Untold Tales, Endless Space® 2 - Vaulters
I'm admittedly a bit of a zealot on the subject, but I seriously think ES2 is one of the best Space 4x games out there -- comparable to Distant Worlds, and considerably better than the original Endless Space.
Anyone who's even remotely interested should pick it up at this price.
Have to agree with this and Endless Legend on the Civ scale games too.
It took me a while to get into them (mostly watching some YouTube let's play) but these games are deep in ways I'm still discovering and figuring out.
First-person shooter Metro 2033 is free on Steam for the next 24 hours, and if you download it before time runs out you can keep it.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/43110/Metro_2033/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/43110/Metro_2033/)
Quote from: mbar on October 25, 2018, 02:29:25 PM
First-person shooter Metro 2033 is free on Steam for the next 24 hours, and if you download it before time runs out you can keep it.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/43110/Metro_2033/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/43110/Metro_2033/)
Snagged it. Thanks for letting us know. Seems like a pretty interesting game.
I enjoyed it very much when I played it a while back.
Paradox has started a Halloween sale https://www.paradoxplaza.com/on-sale/?utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cta-main&utm_campaign=papl_plaza_20181028_hosa (https://www.paradoxplaza.com/on-sale/?utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cta-main&utm_campaign=papl_plaza_20181028_hosa)
Steam Halloween sale started.
Quote from: Pete Dero on October 29, 2018, 01:13:07 PM
Steam Halloween sale started.
Well, this is an easy one this time.
Nothing that I'd like to get right now is properly discounted, so my bank account is safe for now.
And now I'm waiting for the Winter sales :P
Quote from: Tpek on October 29, 2018, 01:35:30 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on October 29, 2018, 01:13:07 PM
Steam Halloween sale started.
Well, this is an easy one this time.
Nothing that I'd like to get right now is properly discounted, so my bank account is safe for now.
And now I'm waiting for the Winter sales :P
+1
+2
The GoG Halloween sale has also started, btw.
Was going to buy Ironclad Tactics Deluxe, on sale for about $4 (normally around $15), and double-checking on Steam I've already got it. No idea how.
Anyway. I did note that the 3rd Person squad shooter
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is on sale for also about $4, and I enjoyed that game quite a bit more than I was expecting -- this was the game people thought we were going to get instead of a proper XCOM remake (which ended up releasing first after all). So I like to point it out when I can. O:-)
Someone compiled all the freaky live-action commercials someone sunk cash into, for promoting this game. It doesn't give a good idea of the gameplay or even quite the tone, but they're still interesting as an experimental series of commercials-as-storyline.
Quote from: jamus34 on October 29, 2018, 02:34:42 PM
+2
+3
...although Football Manager is on sale the discount isn't steep enough for me to jump in.
I did pick up Graviteam Tactics Tunisia for like 7 bucks I believe, and I'm promptly lost and confused lol
I was looking at it, but haven't touched Muis yet!
Quote from: Tuna on October 31, 2018, 11:32:52 AM
I was looking at it, but haven't touched Muis yet!
Not a good enough reason not to pickup:)
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on October 31, 2018, 02:08:49 PM
Quote from: Tuna on October 31, 2018, 11:32:52 AM
I was looking at it, but haven't touched Muis yet!
Not a good enough reason not to pickup:)
Things that make you go hmmm
From the GOG sale I picked up Freedom Force (to run on Windows 10) and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
On Steam I picked up OGRE for about $13 with tax.
Quote from: airboy on October 31, 2018, 07:42:55 PM
From the GOG sale I picked up Freedom Force (to run on Windows 10) and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
On Steam I picked up OGRE for about $13 with tax.
I enjoyed The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. Kind of an investigative walking sim, with a decent story, a interesting investigative technique and just about the right length. If you enjoy it , you might give Firewatch a look.
Not necessarily a sale but Destiny 2 base game is free on Blizzard for the next 2 weeks
Quote from: jamus34 on November 03, 2018, 01:22:50 PM
Not necessarily a sale but Destiny 2 base game is free on Blizzard for the next 2 weeks
It isn't even worth that much...
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 03, 2018, 06:57:42 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on November 03, 2018, 01:22:50 PM
Not necessarily a sale but Destiny 2 base game is free on Blizzard for the next 2 weeks
It isn't even worth that much...
I think Destiny 2 is a great game. For free, it's a steal. Literally.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 04, 2018, 05:38:33 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 03, 2018, 06:57:42 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on November 03, 2018, 01:22:50 PM
Not necessarily a sale but Destiny 2 base game is free on Blizzard for the next 2 weeks
It isn't even worth that much...
I think Destiny 2 is a great game. For free, it's a steal. Literally.
Yeah I'm having a pretty good time so far. It does feel a little...empty I guess but I haven't hit 20 yet so I guess this is considered part of the tutorial.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 04, 2018, 05:38:33 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 03, 2018, 06:57:42 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on November 03, 2018, 01:22:50 PM
Not necessarily a sale but Destiny 2 base game is free on Blizzard for the next 2 weeks
It isn't even worth that much...
I think Destiny 2 is a great game. For free, it's a steal. Literally.
I really should be getting back to it.
I pre-ordered the Ultimate edition and played it a bit when it came out, but stopped before any of the actual expansions hit.
(Despite having the "Ultimate" edition I still need to buy some of the expansions)
Is it true those of use who shelled so many bucks over it will only get a silly little cosmetic in compensation?
Quote from: Tpek on November 05, 2018, 09:42:26 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 04, 2018, 05:38:33 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 03, 2018, 06:57:42 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on November 03, 2018, 01:22:50 PM
Not necessarily a sale but Destiny 2 base game is free on Blizzard for the next 2 weeks
It isn't even worth that much...
I think Destiny 2 is a great game. For free, it's a steal. Literally.
I really should be getting back to it.
I pre-ordered the Ultimate edition and played it a bit when it came out, but stopped before any of the actual expansions hit.
(Despite having the "Ultimate" edition I still need to buy some of the expansions)
Is it true those of use who shelled so many bucks over it will only get a silly little cosmetic in compensation?
I don't think so. I have ultimate edition and I got the expansions for free.
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Slitherine Ltd.) -77% : €31.76 -> €6.49
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/warhammer-40-000-sanctus-reach
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 05, 2018, 10:46:34 AM
Quote from: Tpek on November 05, 2018, 09:42:26 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on November 04, 2018, 05:38:33 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on November 03, 2018, 06:57:42 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on November 03, 2018, 01:22:50 PM
Not necessarily a sale but Destiny 2 base game is free on Blizzard for the next 2 weeks
It isn't even worth that much...
I mean Destiny: Forsaken.
Do you have access to it? or did you have to purchase as well?
I think Destiny 2 is a great game. For free, it's a steal. Literally.
I really should be getting back to it.
I pre-ordered the Ultimate edition and played it a bit when it came out, but stopped before any of the actual expansions hit.
(Despite having the "Ultimate" edition I still need to buy some of the expansions)
Is it true those of use who shelled so many bucks over it will only get a silly little cosmetic in compensation?
I don't think so. I have ultimate edition and I got the expansions for free.
...basically $10 for Oriental Empires.
Humble Jumbo Bundle #12 (https://www.humblebundle.com/games/jumbo-bundle-12)
Pay $1 for the following:
- Pinstripe
- Super House of Dead Ninjas
- Super House of Dead Ninjas: True Ninja Pack
- Rise & Shine
- Also Pinstripe OST and 10% off first month for new humble Monthly subscribers.
Beat the average (currently $4.65) to also get:
- Project Highrise
- Construction Simulator 2015
- Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe
Pay $10 to get everything including:
I see the Civ VI gold pack is now on sale for ~38.00 - includes all DLC and Rise and Fall. Have you seen it for any less than this? Any chance it will be marked down any further during the next Steam sale?
Quote from: Gusington on November 20, 2018, 06:07:44 PM
I see the Civ VI gold pack is now on sale for ~38.00 - includes all DLC and Rise and Fall. Have you seen it for any less than this? Any chance it will be marked down any further during the next Steam sale?
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Yes. Yes there is.
The Steam Autumn sale is on!
Wallets/Bank Accounts beware!
^Old news, pal 🤓
Quote from: Gusington on November 21, 2018, 02:21:34 PM
^Old news, pal 🤓
How's it old if I posted it within less than 10 minutes of the sale starting? :P
Same way it was old when I posted about it last month and it was 'hardly' a leak.
Pal.
I can't remember last month. I need frequent leakage updates.
There are a number of discreet undergarment solutions available for just those situations. Some even feature licensed novelty imprints based on current popular media.
'Depends, adult undergarments, they're wet and they're dry...my my my my'
Yeah but who wants to sit around with a wet dongle? I prefer a good quarter of a roll of Bounty paper towels in my shorts. That way you can also wipe Chicken Wing Sauce off your fingers at the same time if you need to. :uglystupid2: Just makes sure you keep the sauce on the outside cause it gets hot in a hurry.
Quote from: Gusington on November 21, 2018, 06:10:02 PM
Same way it was old when I posted about it last month and it was 'hardly' a leak.
Pal.
I didn't criticize you Gus, I criticized the guys who wrote the article you published.
I'm sorry if I offended you.
I know. I'm just playing with you. I can't quit you!
Holy Hand-Grenades! WitE for $25 at Steam!??! :o OK. What's the Grog-Consensus on which is the better deal, War in the East and DLC for $40, or The Operational art of War 4 for $40? TOAW Has more content but looks old as hell. WitE Is more recent but just East Front and no Naval stuff. Which is the better game?
Quote from: Sir Slash on November 23, 2018, 01:19:46 PM
Holy Hand-Grenades! WitE for $25 at Steam!??! :o OK. What's the Grog-Consensus on which is the better deal, War in the East and DLC for $40, or The Operational art of War 4 for $40? TOAW Has more content but looks old as hell. WitE Is more recent but just East Front and no Naval stuff. Which is the better game?
Not sure where you are geographically but for me in the USA TOAW 4 is $30.00 on Steam.
War Plan Orange for 10.00...I know Toonces likes this game. Is it still worth playing?
You are right Rayfer. TOAW 4 Is $29.99 at Steam not $40. My mistake. Now which one is the better deal? I'm leaning to TOAW 4. But WitE at $25 is hard to beat. #:-)
Quote from: Sir Slash on November 23, 2018, 01:19:46 PM
Holy Hand-Grenades! WitE for $25 at Steam!??! :o OK. What's the Grog-Consensus on which is the better deal, War in the East and DLC for $40, or The Operational art of War 4 for $40? TOAW Has more content but looks old as hell. WitE Is more recent but just East Front and no Naval stuff. Which is the better game?
TOAW4 came out this year. WitE has been out for many years. Not sure why you think TOAW4 looks "old as hell". In any event, it's a tough question to answer. If you're looking for an extremely detailed Wargame on the eastern front, then WitE is the no brainer answer. If you want a game that lets you play out scenarios at many spots around the globe over a period of decades and across several different wars and conflicts, TOAW is the way to go.
TOAW 4 Doesn't look much different than TOAW 3 to me. The graphics look very dated and the UI looks kind of confusing. I played the first TOAW and this game looks to have not changed a whole lot since. I'm probably wrong about this and the first game was very good. I know it's got every fight from the ACW forward and they've re-done the supply and naval aspects, but can it compare favorably to say the Decisive Campaigns series?
Quote from: Sir Slash on November 24, 2018, 11:45:30 PM
TOAW 4 Doesn't look much different than TOAW 3 to me. The graphics look very dated and the UI looks kind of confusing. I played the first TOAW and this game looks to have not changed a whole lot since. I'm probably wrong about this and the first game was very good. I know it's got every fight from the ACW forward and they've re-done the supply and naval aspects, but can it compare favorably to say the Decisive Campaigns series?
I don't think it was ever meant to be hugely different than its predecessor on the surface but did indicate these items as major improvements (from product page).
1) The entire naval warfare system has been completely revised and implemented, bringing its realism to a new, higher, level!
2) The supply system has been greatly enhanced, allowing a more gradual simulation without adding extra tasks to the players.
3) A new Battlefield Time Stamp feature takes on TOAW's unique way of handling game turn resolution and makes it easier for players to plan ahead!
4) In addition, the game will feature an Improved combat resolution, a much more consistent combat round management, along with major improvements to the TOAW Editor Event system, making complex scenarios easier to create!
5) And for those among you intimidated by large scenarios, an Improved PO/AI assist automation exists to make handing off part of your friendly forces to the AI easier!
Slitherine sale over at Fanatical fight now.
I've been gobbling up 20th century warfare titles recently...War Plan Orange, Germany at War, etc. Now I'm looking at Panthers in the Fog and Revolution Under Siege in this Fanatical sale. I've always found AGEOD game difficult to understand though...is RuS a little more welcoming? Love the subject matter and armored trains!!
i think those sale prices are about the same as matrix sale....so might be better to buy at matrix to get both steam and matrix key.
Slightly less over at Fanatical but you make a good point. But how painful is RuS to get in to?
Be sure to post a review of Panthers in the Fog to the front page if you get it! O0
I wouldn't want to step on Star's toes.
I've heard RUS is one of the easier AGEOD titles to get into.
Sadly, after owning it since release, I haven't installed it, so no first hand info. Typical. :-[
I played the demo to it some years ago. Typical AGEOD game with slightly different setting-- good if you're into the Russian Revolution. Certainly better than TEAW but I liked it less than ACW 2 or AJE. And yes, Armored Trains are cool.
Armored frickin' trains!! For those alone I will give RuS the old college try. Wound up not buying Panthers in the Fog yet.
You can get an Armored Train fix in multiple games.
European Theater - Order of Battle WW2.
Strategic Command WW1 - The Russian Revolution scenario has lots.
I'm using one in the USSR in PanzerKreig because they are much more resistant to damage than Arty. If the train lines run where your objectives are - they are much faster than Arty. They are darn useful units and they cost half the command points (2 vs 4) than arty with a hauler.
I've actually played the Strategic Command WWI game - but not the Russian Revolution scenario. And I just bought PanzerKrieg for Order of Battle...how's the scripting in those DLCs? Less noticeable? Is there more flexibility?
I find the AI to be reasonably challenging. On even medium difficulty you will have a tough time winning. The AI still excels at encircling you and still does not script to really concentrate forces and hammer away.
For anyone who doesn't have it yet, Company of Heroes 2 is on sale at Steam until Monday for $0.00 in US dollars. ;)
In other words, it's a free permanent download for a limited time. Not sure why. (But the game has a number of microtransactions, which it was infamous for introducing into the game system's design.)
The non-micro-transaction DLC and expansions (it has both) for CoH2 are up to 91% off as well. I picked up my remaining pieces a few minutes ago -- the British standalone campaign and three British focus sets, for just over $4.00.
Despite some problems, CoH2 is still a decent game, probably as good as CoH1 (and its expansions) on the balance, improved in some ways, corrupted in some others. :P I know some people who prefer it to CoH1.
^and like CoH1, it has tons of mods...some of which, are exceptional.
Elite Dangerous: Commander Deluxe Edition : $ 12 or 11.99 € (-76%) (base game + Horizons DLC)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/475180/Elite_Dangerous_Commander_Pack/
Winter sale still going on at GoG! -- with special deals every 24 (or 12?) hours.
Remastered Full Throttle is being given away for free, and buying literally anything will instantly add Fantasy General. (Which I can confirm works on Win 8.1, from when I bought it earlier. Relatedly, I now have an extra code for Fantasy General that I don't need, so... ^-^ )
I did not find that Fantasy General held up well over time when I replayed it two years ago.
Man alive there are some seriously good deals in that sale. :o
I'll third that, the www.gog.com winter sale is a good sale.
Quote from: airboy on December 16, 2018, 10:06:26 AM
I'll third that, the www.gog.com winter sale is a good sale.
I'm waiting for that Steam Winter/Christmas sale that is supposed to be just around the corner (this Thursday).
^FAKE NEWS
Quote from: Gusington on December 16, 2018, 11:46:38 AM
^FAKE NEWS
Keep telling yourself that buddy, maybe your bank account will feel better.
https://www.whenisthenextsteamsale.com/
These guys are rarely (if ever) wrong.
:2funny:
Curse you gog.
Picked up Hegemony 3 Ancients, Great Battles Collector Edition and Ultimate General Gettysburg.
'Gog' - the evil wargaming deity who shrieks with unearthly delight as he empties your wallet into his slavering maw.
Pretty sure that's Slitheratrix. :hide:
{going back to watching for my loyalty coupon} {which I'm sure I deserve}
No midweek sales on Steam this Monday... the massive Winter Sale is indeed soon to be upon us!
Quote from: Tpek on December 17, 2018, 02:33:01 PM
No midweek sales on Steam this Monday... the massive Winter Sale is indeed soon to be upon us!
When is the Steam sale?
Should start in 3 hours
Now less than 2 hours away...
Steam Sale On!
LOIN MOISTENERS ENGAGED
I might buy Field of Glory II as the entire bundle is 50% off on Steam.
DO IT
Steam is crawling of course!
DO IT
Quote from: Tuna on December 20, 2018, 03:48:47 PM
Steam is crawling of course!
It works better on the website than via the client.
I see..we're discussing the Steam Sale aren't we? ;D
Dammit. I have to finish the list first.
But I can wait...oh yes I can wait. ^-^
I have left instruction that my wallet, credit cards, cash, and even my Library Card be kept in a secure location where I cannot get to them until this sale is over. No matter how good it gets. I-WILL-NOT-YIELD! :coolsmiley:
Quote from: Sir Slash on December 20, 2018, 07:34:14 PM
I have left instruction that my wallet, credit cards, cash, and even my Library Card be kept in a secure location where I cannot get to them until this sale is over. No matter how good it gets. I-WILL-NOT-YIELD! :coolsmiley:
:2funny:
I'm thinking of getting the new Pillars of Eternity and perhaps one more thing.
I haven't seen anything so far like the deep discounts I was expecting. I might pass on this sale although Valkyria Chronicles 2 is half off. Hmmm.....
I enjoyed Valk1 -- enough to go back through 2/3 of the game with a walkthrough when I hit a wall I couldn't beat. I even rebought it steeply on sale from Steam (I played it originally on PS3).
But I'm in no particular hurry to play Valk 4, even if it isn't a debacle like the handheld entries for Valk2 and Valk3.
Just bought and installed Scythe: Digital Edition...9.99.
For sale hunters, just learned about this deals site....really like how it categorizes things and makes it a bit easier to find....especially the historical low section as I like to look for things when they get the lowest possible:)
https://gg.deals/
My damage was a little less than $50 before tax.
Valkyria Chronicles
The Curious Expedition
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
The first two were inexpensive. Deadfire was 34% off which seems to be their "sale price point" until at least summer. I probably want to start playing it before then so I pulled the trigger. Sir Slash has already purchased and maybe finished the game?
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 21, 2018, 09:03:27 AM
For sale hunters, just learned about this deals site....really like how it categorizes things and makes it a bit easier to find....especially the historical low section as I like to look for things when they get the lowest possible:)
https://gg.deals/
This is a useful site - Thanks!
Quote from: airboy on December 21, 2018, 10:19:34 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on December 21, 2018, 09:03:27 AM
For sale hunters, just learned about this deals site....really like how it categorizes things and makes it a bit easier to find....especially the historical low section as I like to look for things when they get the lowest possible:)
https://gg.deals/
This is a useful site - Thanks!
Agreed. Thanks!
This is the one I use : https://isthereanydeal.com/
It has a lot of filters you can use (e.g. minimum reduction 60% and a metacritic or steam user score higher than 80%)
You could save something like this as a shortcut so you don't have to set the filters on every visit : https://isthereanydeal.com/?by=time:desc#/filter:&cut/60/100,&metacritic/80/100
I have not finished Pillars 2, barely gotten into it really. It's a great game, especially if you liked the first one, which I did, but somehow it's not grabbed me the way the first one did. Lots of changes... some good, some not so good. I need to get back to it though.
I've only spent a tenner so far, and got four games for it!
^That's the way, uh huh uh huh
So far: The Forest, Niche - a genetics survival game, Stable Orbit, Arms Race - TCWE, Deity Empires, Transport Fever
Quote from: bbmike on December 21, 2018, 06:02:21 PM
So far: The Forest, Niche - a genetics survival game, Stable Orbit, Arms Race - TCWE, Deity Empires, Transport Fever
Let me know if Arms Race is any good. ts been on my wishlist for awhile...
Pillars, eh? I might need to finally jump in on this...I feel a strong desire to add to my unplayed RPG list.
Picked up Foxhole on sale right before the Winter Sale, and its on sale again now.
Slow paced but have already stayed up way too late several nights in a row. First two nights I mostly did logistics stuff, tonight I decided to go fight.
Got into a fun infantry battle for a half hour or so where we were invading one of the enemy's maps, but we got kicked out. Went to a different part of the world and got into a hilariously fun fight where we lined up 4 halftracks with about 2 squads of infantry in support and were sweeping the enemy before us. Till their tanks and RPG guys showed up. My halftrack blew up and I had forgotten to set my spawn point closer to the battle so I had to walk across most of the map till I found a truck with some fuel left in it but by the time I got back we were in retreat there too. They were rushing AT assets to the front to try and slow the enemy advance. The enemy has had tanks for a day or two now, we just finished researching them tonight and the vets were saying it would take around 6 hours or so for them to start showing up on the frontlines. Tomorrow should be a more even battlefield.
In spite of our tank deficit we are winning the war at the moment. I think.
It's slow, and you can find yourself spending a fair deal of time not fighting, and the isometric 3rd person view and the limitations it imposes can be annoying... but I am digging it so far. Like a slower paced, isometric view Planetside (original). People are working together. People will help you. I see units actually taking the time to form up before attacking.
One very cool thing I heard last night was a message from the fighting close by that reported an enemy tank had shown up and attacked them but after a couple RPG rounds sent its way the tank decided to break off its attack and go find its friends. Can't think of many modern shooter type games where that happens. But here a tank represents a lot of resources and hard work, so most of the players are inclined to treat them as a valuable weapon and not just rush in and get blown up. You respawn, but the tank doesn't. Someone has to build another one.
Not perfect, but it seems like they are working on it and to me it shows some promise. Was easily worth the sale price of $11 ($12 now I think).
Watching some videos, Foxhole looks pretty good, but it all relies on how well people play with you. Can you team up with friends?
Quote from: Toonces on December 21, 2018, 11:25:31 PM
Pillars, eh? I might need to finally jump in on this...I feel a strong desire to add to my unplayed RPG list.
If you are not planning on playing it in the next six months, I would wait for the price to drop some more. It is 34% off the original price. I would also finish the original Pillars of Eternity before getting this.
Pillars magic and item system is diffrerent from D&D based games. Not bad, not good, just different. You don't have magic users who can lay waste to everyone. Your fighters have to deal most of the damage. Your magic user types are subtracting from your enemies and adding to your friends for the most part. In the D&D games a lot of the time your fighters are just damage absorbers so your magic users can blast down the opponents.
Pillars also does not have overwhelming powerful items. You cannot armor up to be unhittable, you don't have weapons that by themselves lay waste to everything, and you don't have wands of blasting to blow away your opponents. You have to coordinate all of your party members and the combat is more subtle than D&D type systems.
Until I grasped the significance of the Pillars system I was frustrated.
I've been watching Foxhole for a while. I like how it seems to be a "war story" generator, in effect. The following review is somewhat typical of good experiences in the game:
QuoteWhen I was originally deployed, I spent my first day gathering scrap in Meta for our brothers fighting down South. Spent three hours, nonstop just gathering scrap and materials, giving it to people who would deliver it to the battlefront.
Upon arriving back at Meta the following morning, a truck pulled up to my scrap heap. Telling me that men were needed on the front line, I loaded into the truck with a gun and rode to the battlefront. It was a three minute ride, so the boys and I were talking amongst ourselves. It was all our first time going into combat, we were excited to see it first hand.
Then we arrived.
We were pinned down at Husk, enemies were advancing over the bridge and we were being mowed down like flies. I had a medic kit and was doing my best to keep people alive, but you can't save everyone. Mortars were blasting our position, and after forty-five minutes I thought we were going to be overrun. Just as this thought crosses my mind, a half-track blows past me with the gunner screaming for men to follow the vehicle.
We pushed halfway across the bridge, further than we had been all morning. The half track kept pushing, but was blown to hell after an RPG hit it. The enemies ended up blowing the bridge behind my squad, there were ten of us. We had to hold the line until that was rebuilt, which would allow for reinforcements to let us make it across the rest of the bridge.
Then there were only three left beside me. I watched six men get murdered, friends I'd grown attached to during this hours long battle. I was on a machine gun, and I fired and fired and fired at any enemies I could see. Screaming at them. The four of us, held the line for fifteen whole minutes before reinforcements arrived. Once they did, we were able to take the bridge and advance onto the Jade Cove.
This is just one of many stories I have in this game. If you want a persistent game, where every action you make matters to the war, buy this right away. This is the best purchase I've made in a while.
Looks like a game that the Grogs (and ArmDrags ;) ) would enjoy together a lot. O:-)
Quote from: Tuna on December 22, 2018, 08:09:55 AM
Watching some videos, Foxhole looks pretty good, but it all relies on how well people play with you. Can you team up with friends?
Yes. Sort of. LOL. You can form a squad once you gain the rank of Corporal or above. But there doesn't seem to be much difference in gameplay. They seem to leave such things up to the players. You can just as easily "form a squad" by playing together with your buddies. The only thing I could see was by forming a squad of at least 5 players and having the rank of Sgt you can then place markers on the map.
I generally dislike the trend towards handholding in games, where everything has a big glowing icon so you don't have to think too much. So I don't mind that my squad didn't get different color icons from the rest of my side, or that they didn't show up on the map any differently. Kinda like when I was in the army, except they didn't show up on the map at all then lol! We were still able to work together, we just had to communicate and navigate. I'm ok with that.
I could see it being fun with a good group, the same way Planetside was a blast with a good group.
Yeah it does look pretty good, but I'm not buying it while it's in early access.
All of this discussion of Foxhole has perked my interest in the game. Looks and sounds like a lot of fun, even for an early access game.
*sigh* Too many priorities, too many games, and not enough time.
Groggy
I'm having fun with it. But it is quirky, and can be frustrating at times. Combat is generally fought at the edge of the screen due to the isometric view, and the good players rotate their view to use the corners of the screen to maximize their view distance. I know this, but tend to forget it when the bullets start flying. If you can't catch a ride it can be a long walk to the front. Fortunately most folks are happy to give you a ride if they have room but sometimes you walk.
One nice thing is if you just want to kick back on a low stress mode but still contribute to the war effort you can just go do logistics for a while. Mining resources or making the stuff needed to keep the fight going, or driving a truck to haul troops to the front etc.
Like I said before, I easily got my $12 out of it already. Got a library full of games I paid a lot more for that I've barely played, or not played at all.
If you liked Running with Rifles this is along the same lines with deeper logi side of things.
Sorry for the thread derail.
https://www.gog.com/game/distant_worlds_universe?pp=a93c168323147d1135503939396cac628dc194c5
Distant Worlds : Universe -85% ! 54.99 8.29 €
Quote from: bbmike on December 21, 2018, 06:02:21 PM
So far: The Forest, Niche - a genetics survival game, Stable Orbit, Arms Race - TCWE, Deity Empires, Transport Fever
How is Deity Empires.
I'm really considering purchasing it.
How does it compare to Dominions?
Quote from: Tpek on December 24, 2018, 12:52:38 PM
Quote from: bbmike on December 21, 2018, 06:02:21 PM
So far: The Forest, Niche - a genetics survival game, Stable Orbit, Arms Race - TCWE, Deity Empires, Transport Fever
How is Deity Empires.
I'm really considering purchasing it.
How does it compare to Dominions?
I haven't play it yet but I did fire it up to see what it looked like. My initial impression is that it is much like Master of Magic. I don't think it compares to Dominions (at least not yet).
I bought it specifically on the recommendation that it's trying to be a direct update of MoM with Dominions functionality. Haven't played yet though.
(And to be fair, at this time Age of Wonders 3 with both DLC has finally taken the title of proper heir of Master of Magic, which arguably AoW:Shadow Magic shared with Dominions 3/4/5 each still differing in key ways.)
Soma is being given away on https://www.gog.com/ (https://www.gog.com/) for the next 44 hours.
Quote from: mbar on December 28, 2018, 09:25:12 AM
Soma is being given away on https://www.gog.com/ (https://www.gog.com/) for the next 44 hours.
Thanks for the tip. I just claimed the game. It looks like it has the same game play as the Penumbra and Amnesia series which were both great.
Soma is a bona fide masterpiece, and I don't say that lightly.
Quote from: mbar on December 28, 2018, 09:25:12 AM
Soma is being given away on https://www.gog.com/ (https://www.gog.com/) for the next 44 hours.
Thanks for the heads up!
Quote from: Tpek on December 28, 2018, 05:32:31 PM
Quote from: mbar on December 28, 2018, 09:25:12 AM
Soma is being given away on https://www.gog.com/ (https://www.gog.com/) for the next 44 hours.
Thanks for the heads up!
+1
O0
I've seen some chatter here about Wars Across the World...but can't remember what the majority of you guys think of it. Anyone playing it? I've got the base game and some WWI era DLCs in my cart right now.
Quote from: Gusington on December 28, 2018, 08:13:54 PM
I've seen some chatter here about Wars Across the World...but can't remember what the majority of you guys think of it. Anyone playing it? I've got the base game and some WWI era DLCs in my cart right now.
So did you like it Gus?
Haven't played it yet. Will get to it in the next few weeks.
Quote from: FlickJax on January 08, 2019, 06:05:19 AM
Quote from: Gusington on December 28, 2018, 08:13:54 PM
I've seen some chatter here about Wars Across the World...but can't remember what the majority of you guys think of it. Anyone playing it? I've got the base game and some WWI era DLCs in my cart right now.
So did you like it Gus?
The underlying game system is nice. However, the quality of the experience is largely dependent upon the actual scenario, as there is great variety among them.
Thanks Jar, any favs?
Fanatical has some bundle sales going on right now for:
Battle Academy + DLC
Panzer Corps + DLC
Warhamer 40K: Armageddon + DLC
Prices vary depending on how many DLC you add but they're cheap cheap cheap!
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle)
Thank you. I'm looking at that Armageddon bundle!
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on January 11, 2019, 04:43:48 PM
Fanatical has some bundle sales going on right now for:
Battle Academy + DLC
Panzer Corps + DLC
Warhamer 40K: Armageddon + DLC
Prices vary depending on how many DLC you add but they're cheap cheap cheap!
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle)
a little tempted on panzer corp.....but if version 2 coming out this year, likely a waste i presume
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China Is free on UBISOFT until Feb 4th. I don't know if I will ever get around to playing it but it will definitely add to my hopeless backlog of stuff.
Damn...you can't beat free. I bought it for 3.99 but still...free is free.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is $29.99 on Steam until Feb. 11.
Quote from: Philippe on February 04, 2019, 12:38:58 PM
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is $29.99 on Steam until Feb. 11.
$25 at Greenman gaming
https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/kingdom-come-deliverance/
Latest Humble Bundle is great. $1 gets you Age of Wonders 2 (wizards throne), Darkest Hour (HOI2 mod, great game btw), Magicka 2, Crusader Kings 2. For ~$6, you also get AOW 3, EU IV, and CK2 El Dorado DLC. For $12 you also get Steel Division, AOW 3 Deluxe, and Magicka 2 Deluxe. Only one I'm interested in that I don't already have is Steel Division.
Quote from: bobarossa on February 05, 2019, 03:04:05 PM
Latest Humble Bundle is great. $1 gets you Age of Wonders 2 (wizards throne), Darkest Hour (HOI2 mod, great game btw), Magicka 2, Crusader Kings 2. For ~$6, you also get AOW 3, EU IV, and CK2 El Dorado DLC. For $12 you also get Steel Division, AOW 3 Deluxe, and Magicka 2 Deluxe. Only one I'm interested in that I don't already have is Steel Division.
Yeah it's great but I literally have every game except AoW2 and I would probably never play that one anyway.
AoW2 is awesome and has some fantastic mods.
Quote from: jamus34 on February 05, 2019, 05:03:18 PM
Quote from: bobarossa on February 05, 2019, 03:04:05 PM
Latest Humble Bundle is great. $1 gets you Age of Wonders 2 (wizards throne), Darkest Hour (HOI2 mod, great game btw), Magicka 2, Crusader Kings 2. For ~$6, you also get AOW 3, EU IV, and CK2 El Dorado DLC. For $12 you also get Steel Division, AOW 3 Deluxe, and Magicka 2 Deluxe. Only one I'm interested in that I don't already have is Steel Division.
Yeah it's great but I literally have every game except AoW2 and I would probably never play that one anyway.
Just bought Steel Division last week...arrgghh
Quote from: Gusington on February 05, 2019, 09:00:33 PM
AoW2 is awesome and has some fantastic mods.
Generally though, those mods are for AoW:SM, not for AoW2 so much.
AoW2 has no advantage over AoW:SM. It has a campaign with a different story, but even there AoW:SM has more of a story per se in its campaigns. AoW:SM has more content otherwise.
For something really different:
Southpark: The Stick of Truth is $7.49 on steam (75% off). A highly rated RPG on my wishlist for a long time.
Shadow Magic is not AoW2? My bad.
It's AoW2.5. It uses a significantly upgraded version of the AoW2 engine, with a dynamic map generator being the biggest improvement, something missing from MoM heirs, at that time, since MoM itself. (Edited to add: I should clarify that soon after AoW:SM, other inheritors have routinely included random map generators, starting with Dominions 2 or 3, I forget which.)
What's for sale is AoW2: The Wizard's Throne, which was the original AoW2 game. It isn't bad, but the campaign is supergeneric (if more cheesecakey in places :coolsmiley: ), and there is no custom random map / game generator. It has fewer factions, too.
CHEESECAKEY
Hehe, I can't believe Airboy wants Stick of Truth. LOL!
I have actually been wanting it for quite a while, too. \m/
You don't have it?? wtf
I know...why don't I have it yet?
Will you gift it to me? >:D
Dude I literally have it in my Steam basket right now ready to gift to you but we are not friends on Steam?? How can this be???
Unless your name is not Toonces on Steam...
...God you suck, breh.
There can be only one Toonces.
How are we not friends? You disappoint and hurt me, Gus. :(
BREH IT WAS IN MY BASKET BREH
Friend me in the next few minutes and it's yours.
LOL Gus.
:smitten:
:notworthy:
Did you play it yet?
No, I partaked in a significant quantity of Australia's finest, cheapest fermented grapes while watching Nine Inch Nails videos until entirely too late. :-[
I'd like to get to it this weekend, but my son's wrestling in the state competition on Saturday, and Sunday is his birthday, so it might have to wait another week or two.
That was very kind of you, though. Thanks BREH! :-*
My pleasure. It was a crime you, of all people, didn't have it.
In that note, Ozark Rebel gifted me Graviteam Tactics - Mius Front and the Raid dlc...thank you!
Problem is I am not sure who Ozark Rebel is...
Quote from: Gusington on February 08, 2019, 09:43:19 AM
My pleasure. It was a crime you, of all people, didn't have it.
In that note, Ozark Rebel gifted me Graviteam Tactics - Mius Front and the Raid dlc...thank you!
Problem is I am not sure who Ozark Rebel is...
Maybe "Moreb" from these boards, always was talking about Graviteam games...
I'm looking at his profile right now and honestly don't know who it is. Oh well.
Quote from: Gusington on February 08, 2019, 06:04:52 PM
I'm looking at his profile right now and honestly don't know who it is. Oh well.
My bet is still Moreb, think he mentioned often going to cabin in woods and mountains, maybe connection to Ozarks which is in Missouri......so MoReb (Missouri Reb) = Ozark Rebel.....that's my guess anyway:)
^Hmm I could go with that. There are also 1 or 2 really old-timers from Wargamer days from Missouri too who haven't been heard from in years (anyone remember Bison?) who I thought of.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 08, 2019, 06:34:21 PM
Quote from: Gusington on February 08, 2019, 06:04:52 PM
I'm looking at his profile right now and honestly don't know who it is. Oh well.
My bet is still Moreb, think he mentioned often going to cabin in woods and mountains, maybe connection to Ozarks which is in Missouri......so MoReb (Missouri Reb) = Ozark Rebel.....that's my guess anyway:)
Yeah, that was me. lol.
Very astute. Like a dinner theater without the dinner and less theatrics.
You're very welcome Gus. GTMF is like corn whiskey. Easy does it. An acquired taste. But boy when it hits you....
Thanks for the gesture, man. This was like an episode of Matlock, moreso than dinner theater.
Quote from: Gusington on February 08, 2019, 09:46:56 PM
Thanks for the gesture, man. This was like an episode of Matlock, moreso than dinner theater.
Matlock with 2 good hips
Even one would be an improvement over the original.
Quote from: Gusington on February 08, 2019, 09:49:10 PM
Even one would be an improvement over the original.
:bd:
Forget Mius Front...let's talk more about this corn whiskey! :dreamer:
Quote from: Toonces on February 09, 2019, 12:25:37 PM
Forget Mius Front...let's talk more about this corn whiskey! :dreamer:
Well the devil is in the
details bottle.
I met him there once. Knew every secret...
Actually Mius might be more like a Steven King novel;
A lot of characters with a ton of depth, run on sentences, a great plot and horrible ending. But I think I am improving.
I just picked up Elven Legacy and all its DLC for £0.79 on Fanatical. Heh. I have the disk somewhere but that's a good price for the convenience of Steam. O0
Field of Glory II on sale for 60% off the base game or 54% off the entire series.... very tempting.... :buck2:
DO IT
Yep, finally pulled the trigger on FoG2... just in time for Empires I hope!
:bd:
Bought the whole package..... :D
Just got the Imperial Guard dlc for Sanctus Reach.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/strategy-legends-bundle
Distant World Universe
Star Hammer The Vanguard Prophecy
Pandora First Contact
These 3 games for € 9.35 !
Homeworld Remastered Collection (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/homeworld-remastered-collection?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=0f6931123d-Survival_03_06_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-0f6931123d-420413077&mc_cid=0f6931123d&mc_eid=4549ed2719) on sale for $5.25 at Fanatical for the next ~44 hours...
Homeworld series (incl. Deserts of Kharak) is also on sale at GOG :
https://www.gog.com/games?page=1&sort=popularity&search=homeworld
Oh I've been waiting for a sale on Kharak...
Pretty sure everyone has that wants it but Fanatical has a bundle for sale for $4.99 that includes Distant Worlds Universe.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/vengeance-bundle?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=82d17f463a-Vengeance_03_20_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-82d17f463a-428607645&mc_cid=82d17f463a&mc_eid=3de1e6cd42
Worth the price of admission for that alone.
Heh, it's almost the only game in that bundle I've even heard of!
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 20, 2019, 02:28:29 PM
Heh, it's almost the only game in that bundle I've even heard of!
It's the only one you need (I think I paid over $80 for it :'().
Graviteam's other game- Tank Warfare Tunisia is on sale, complete edition includes 4 DLC's for $7. I can't imagine the price will ever be any better. Fight with the Americans, British or Germans. Sale runs until the 25th.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/549080/Tank_Warfare_Tunisia_1943/
I prefer Tunisia to Mius Front. Battles are smaller and seem easier to manage without getting overwhelmed (although the US and Brit vehicles are brutally bad and die like flies....except the Churchill which dies like a slow moving beetle.)
Wow its actually cheaper to buy that with the DLCs than just the base game.
Wow! Hard to pass up at $7.
These Graviteam games are good then, are they? I've never played one.
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 21, 2019, 12:24:38 PM
These Graviteam games are good then, are they? I've never played one.
The most immersive tactical military strategy game I have played.
^That's like #1 out of 10,000.
QuoteIN LIBRARY
Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943 is already in your Steam library
D'oh!
If it's in your Library, then you don't have to pay for it!
And if you don't have to pay for it, then it's free!
:D
(...after writing that joke, I suddenly realized that some people graduate with economics degrees from high-rated colleges, and somehow still think that's true in effect. ::) )
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on March 21, 2019, 04:20:24 PM
Quote from: Huw the Poo on March 21, 2019, 12:24:38 PM
These Graviteam games are good then, are they? I've never played one.
The most immersive tactical military strategy game I have played.
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The Graviteam games are tremendous. The Tank Warfare Complete Edition for $7 is insane. Snatch it up at that price if you're even remotely interested.
Learning curve is steep. And there's still a pervasive opinion out there that the UI is awful and baffling. I strongly disagree -- I think the UI has come a long way and is now very flexible and useful. Requires getting used to, but it is miles and miles ahead of the stuck-in-the-90s Combat Mission interface, for example.
Great game by Graviteam if you're new to their games they have a really good tutorial for Tanks Tunisia.
Thanks for the input chaps. It seems to regularly go on sale at this price according to isthereanydeal.com so I'll wait until I'm really in the mood for a tank strategy game, but it's at the top of my wishlist now. :)
GOG.com has a Spring Sale.
I spotted a few:
Divine Divinity 0.59 Yep. That's right. 59 pennies.
Divinity: Original Sin (this is the enhanced version) 7.99
(update: it's 9.99 now)
So tempted.
Quote from: CJReich46 on March 25, 2019, 09:53:40 PM
GOG.com has a Spring Sale.
I spotted a few:
Divine Divinity 0.59 Yep. That's right. 59 pennies.
Divinity: Original Sin (this is the enhanced version) 7.99
So tempted.
Just had to chime in , Divine Divinity is a steal for 59 cents. Its one of the best single player action RPG's i have ever played.
Quote from: AchillesLastStand on March 26, 2019, 02:00:13 AM
Quote from: CJReich46 on March 25, 2019, 09:53:40 PM
GOG.com has a Spring Sale.
I spotted a few:
Divine Divinity 0.59 Yep. That's right. 59 pennies.
Divinity: Original Sin (this is the enhanced version) 7.99
So tempted.
+1 Fond memories of the original game. Lots of humor in it as well.
Just had to chime in , Divine Divinity is a steal for 59 cents. Its one of the best single player action RPG's i have ever played.
Damn you people to hell.
If you are missing any from your collections:
https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/slitherine-pick-and-mix?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f49f43db86-Roundup1_03_28_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-f49f43db86-420276177&mc_cid=f49f43db86&mc_eid=bb0d7b5f60
https://www.gog.com/news/release_gary_grigsbys_war_in_the_east_war_in_the_west. Out on GOG, for those real grogheads who have a lifetime to play world war 2!
Quote from: Wburn on April 06, 2019, 02:24:17 PM
https://www.gog.com/news/release_gary_grigsbys_war_in_the_east_war_in_the_west. Out on GOG, for those real grogheads who have a lifetime to play world war 2!
You know a Wargame is hardcore when it takes longer to finish the game than the actual war.
^Ha!
https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/world-war-one-centennial-edition/
World War One: Centennial Edition 2 € or $2
Gog has a midweek sale with some Slitherine titles on it:
https://www.gog.com/promo/20190417_midweek_sale (https://www.gog.com/promo/20190417_midweek_sale)
If anyone is interested in buying Imperator Rome ....Greenmangaming are doing a very time limited offer of 25% off with the offer code SPQR25
It tipped me over the edge :-)
Game releases next week
Quote from: devoncop on April 18, 2019, 02:40:33 PM
If anyone is interested in buying Imperator Rome ....Greenmangaming are doing a very time limited offer of 25% off with the offer code SPQR25
It tipped me over the edge :-)
Game releases next week
I'm considering the game, however due to the large amount of times I've been burned by Paradox's games' crappy mechanics (especially when it comes to war and diplomacy), I'm so far unlikely to get this.
Also, Paradox's insane greed and DLC spam (how long will it be before the price of the full version of Imperator costs over $300?).
Quote from: Tpek on April 18, 2019, 07:33:54 PM
Quote from: devoncop on April 18, 2019, 02:40:33 PM
If anyone is interested in buying Imperator Rome ....Greenmangaming are doing a very time limited offer of 25% off with the offer code SPQR25
It tipped me over the edge :-)
Game releases next week
I'm considering the game, however due to the large amount of times I've been burned by Paradox's games' crappy mechanics (especially when it comes to war and diplomacy), I'm so far unlikely to get this.
Also, Paradox's insane greed and DLC spam (how long will it be before the price of the full version of Imperator costs over $300?).
I don't know, the DLC is optional and a lot of it just useless cosmetics where you don't have to buy it all. But for people that really like the game, it's been out for (7) years now with new content and support still happening, which many games don't do that. And if you did buy all $300, that's about $42 a year which diehards of the game might not think is so bad to keep the game alive. And if people are in the camp all the released DLC should have been released with the first version, we might have had to wait (7) years to get the game and all this stuff in the first place.
With that said, I do find the paradox games hard to manage but I did pre-purchase Rome.....based on early previews hoping it is a little more accessible and easy to get into.....who knows.
Ohh well, with a 25% off I might as well try it out :P
Gorogoa on sale for $6.74 on GOG is a no brainer at that price.
Game is pretty short but very well done puzzler.
Distant Worlds: Universe is on sale for ~$8 (using MAY10 coupon) for the next ~2 days at Fanatical (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/distant-worlds-universe).
Deity Empires is on sale at Steam for 40% off. It (supposedly) compares favorably to Master of Magic, Age of Wonders III, Fallen Enchantress, Dominions, and Warlock. It had been on my wishlist for quite a while.
Steep
Ride the massive open world of the Alps and Alaska, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends.
Defy and master the world's most epic mountains on skis, wingsuits, snowboards, and paragliders.
https://store.ubi.com/us/steep-tm-/57597f6a0c8ee468458b4567.html?lang=en_US
$0.00 $29.99 Get it for free before 05 / 21
(requires Uplay)
Slitherine pick and mix at Fanatical (https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/slitherine-pick-and-mix)
Some serious potential savings there.
I think I have most but yeah good mix :) and some bargains there
Oriental Empires is part of the Uprising bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/uprising-bundle) on Fanatical; £4.69 for the whole bundle.
Stumbled on this one. Not grogy but it's free.
Get Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Free to keep when you get it before May 23 @ 12:00pm. Some limitations apply. (?)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/275390/Guacamelee_Super_Turbo_Championship_Edition/
Quote from: mbar on May 23, 2019, 07:41:23 AM
Stumbled on this one. Not grogy but it's free.
Get Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Free to keep when you get it before May 23 @ 12:00pm. Some limitations apply. (?)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/275390/Guacamelee_Super_Turbo_Championship_Edition/
cheers added, whether I play is another thing :)
Endless Space 2 is free to play on Steam until Tuesday. It's also 66% off.
I love endless space 2!....Great game
Obduction is free on GoG.com for next 48 hours.
https://www.gog.com/game/obduction
Quote from: mbar on May 30, 2019, 09:42:25 AM
Obduction is free on GoG.com for next 48 hours.
https://www.gog.com/game/obduction
And the start of their summer sale (up to -90%). (e.g. Homeworld -80%, Ultimate General Gettysburg -90%, Panzer Corps base game -90%, ...)
That is a great sale right there.
http://www.matrixgames.com/news/2865/The.D-Day.Sale.is.here!.30.off.on.WWII.games!
The D-Day Sale is here! 30% off on WWII games
Starting from today until June 9th you have a 30% discount on a selected list of games.
You can get the discount by entering "D-Day30" in the Coupon code field in your store Cart. The offer is only valid on the Slitherine and Matrix stores.
Homeworld Remastered Collection for $1.49
https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/very-positive-pick-and-mix
Select Homeworld Remastered Collection and 2 others from list to get deal.
More sales:
IL2 store: IL2 store (https://il2sturmovik.com/)
Rise of Flight: Rise of Flight store (https://riseofflight.com/store/)
I think I will get Battle of Kuban for 50% off. Have everything from Rise of Flight.
The Humble monthly early unlocks are Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Surviving Mars. It's about time there was a really good month! I already have the latter but I can't wait to play KC:D when my subscription renews.
Today Command Ops 2 joined the Steam sale.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/521800/Command_Ops_2/ (individual modules -40%)
Bundles are also on sale :
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/2724/Command_Ops_2__Commander_Pack_I/ (-52%)
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/2738/Command_Ops_2__Commander_Pack_II/ (-55%)
Tank on Tank Digital is also in the Steam sale now. 40%-55% off
https://store.steampowered.com/app/613860/Tank_On_Tank_Digital___West_Front/
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/dollar-battle-bundle?utm_source=Push&utm_medium=Push&utm_campaign=DOLLARBATTLE
Interesting selection so cheap... any of these fun?
Quote from: FlickJax on July 11, 2019, 02:58:56 AM
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/dollar-battle-bundle?utm_source=Push&utm_medium=Push&utm_campaign=DOLLARBATTLE
Interesting selection so cheap... any of these fun?
Another Hexwar Dollar Bundle for $1: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/dollar-war-bundle
^I'd be tempted...if only all of those hexwar games didn't totally suck.
The base game for Age of Wonders 3 is available at Steam today for free until July 15th 12pm their time.
Dead In Vinland and its DLC are currently 50% off (not so much on the DLC but they aren't expensive to begin with), at Steam, for 48 hours.
If you have any interest in the concept of managing a Norse family cast ashore on the Norse equivalent of the island from "Lost", then I'd say the game is even worth full price; much moreso at $10 plus $1.79 for the "Valhund" character (a puppy dog, more useful than he sounds), and $4.24 for the "Norse Side Stories" (which help replay a lot). Artwork is inspired, game mechanics solid, characters (at least the main ones, and a good number of random side characters) are appealing and nuanced.
https://youtu.be/0C2cGi9D6A0
Not as deep as "Settlements", but that's praising with faint damns, so to speak (since nothing is as deep as "Settlements". ;) )
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 11, 2019, 12:09:01 PM
The base game for Age of Wonders 3 is available at Steam today for free until July 15th 12pm their time.
Thanks very much for that info. I just added it to my account.
Quote from: JasonPratt on July 11, 2019, 12:09:01 PM
The base game for Age of Wonders 3 is available at Steam today for free until July 15th 12pm their time.
"In library"
Heh. No kidding, I didn't know that. ::)
Decisive Campaigns Series is 50% off on the New Matrix Site. The sale is running exclusively on the new beta website. Offer ends on Sunday, July 28th, 2019
https://www51.matrixgames.com/news/decisive-campaigns-series-is-50-off-on-the-new-matrix-site
https://www51.matrixgames.com/inventory/special
Steam has Out of the Park Baseball XX (https://store.steampowered.com/app/831980/Out_of_the_Park_Baseball_20/) at 50% off for their Daily Deal. ~$20 for the next ~24 hours...
Fanatical Empire Bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/empire-bundle)
Pay $4.99 for these Steam games:
- Homeworld Remastered Collection
- STAR WARS - Knights of the Old Republic
- STAR WARS - Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
- STAR WARS - Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
- Fahrenheit Indigo Prophecy Remastered
- SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/shadow-tactics-blades-of-the-shogun?linkID=&mcID=102:5d3a3e6395c460ca2c12fa62:ot:56de803d733462ca89672fa7:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019_07_29_daedalicpublishersale_2019&utm_content=Grid_Image
Is this good? i can see positive reviews
Quote from: FlickJax on July 30, 2019, 01:54:08 AM
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/shadow-tactics-blades-of-the-shogun?linkID=&mcID=102:5d3a3e6395c460ca2c12fa62:ot:56de803d733462ca89672fa7:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019_07_29_daedalicpublishersale_2019&utm_content=Grid_Image
Is this good? i can see positive reviews
in case you weren't aware, on the actual steam page they have a demo you could try. i bought it real cheap at one point but have played very little....not because it's bad, just my normal pattern:) certainly a puzzle type game and if i wasn't easily distracted, seems like worth that price if you like this type. but no need to guess, try the demo:)
It's got very solid reviews. I bought it on sale too and it is part of my backlog...hoping to get to it soon.
CKII for $1 :clap: ...now if I could only learn to love it :-\
HUMBLE CRUSADER KINGS II BUNDLE (http://www.humblebundle.com/games/crusader-kings-2-bundle?hmb_source=navbar&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=tile_index_2)
PAY $1 OR MORE TO UNLOCK!
- Crusader Kings II
- Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods DLC
- Crusader Kings II: The Republic DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam DLC
PAY MORE THAN THE AVERAGE OF $10.50 TO ALSO UNLOCK!
- Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Way of Life DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham DLC
PAY $15 OR MORE TO ALSO UNLOCK!
- Crusader Kings II: Holy Fury DLC
- Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Conclave DLC
Quote from: steve58 on July 30, 2019, 04:05:58 PM
CKII for $1 :clap: ...now if I could only learn to love it :-\
HUMBLE CRUSADER KINGS II BUNDLE (http://www.humblebundle.com/games/crusader-kings-2-bundle?hmb_source=navbar&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=tile_index_2)
PAY $1 OR MORE TO UNLOCK!
- Crusader Kings II
- Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods DLC
- Crusader Kings II: The Republic DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam DLC
PAY MORE THAN THE AVERAGE OF $10.50 TO ALSO UNLOCK!
- Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Way of Life DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham DLC
PAY $15 OR MORE TO ALSO UNLOCK!
- Crusader Kings II: Holy Fury DLC
- Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics DLC
- Crusader Kings II: Conclave DLC
Was just going to post this, this is one heckuva deal. The base game and 5 DLC's for a buck. What a steal.
Saw this yesterday - is this offer only for 1 day only?
Quote from: Gusington on July 31, 2019, 07:41:01 AM
Saw this yesterday - is this offer only for 1 day only?
TIME LEFT : 13 days 05 hours
Sweet. I'm going in.
I'll probably pick it up at this price. Just curious, are there some DLC not on this list that are a must-have?
Quote from: MC on July 31, 2019, 09:50:07 AM
I'll probably pick it up at this price. Just curious, are there some DLC not on this list that are a must-have?
I believe{?} this is all the DLC proper, only thing not listed is the unit packs which are 50% off https://www.humblebundle.com/store/search?sort=bestselling&search=crusader%20kings%20ii%20unit
Hard to resist this deal and it will give me the swift kick to the buttocks I need to finally start a game.
Man that is tempting... I have about half of the DLC... to get the rest fer $20CAD is a steal.... :pullhair:
Order of Battle expansions are 50% off.
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/516/details/Order.of.Battle:.World.War.II (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/516/details/Order.of.Battle:.World.War.II)
Quote from: RommelFox on August 09, 2019, 01:19:52 AM
Order of Battle expansions are 50% off.
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/516/details/Order.of.Battle:.World.War.II (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/516/details/Order.of.Battle:.World.War.II)
If you miss a couple of dlc this is an even better offer (67% off) : https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4930/Order_of_Battle_Weltkrieg_Pack/
But I don't think Matrix offers this bundle deal.
Steam has a similar deal for the Pacific War, too.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1999/Order_of_Battle_Pacific_Pack/?snr=1_7_15_
Quote from: Pete Dero on August 09, 2019, 03:05:21 AM
Quote from: RommelFox on August 09, 2019, 01:19:52 AM
Order of Battle expansions are 50% off.
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/516/details/Order.of.Battle:.World.War.II (http://www.matrixgames.com/products/516/details/Order.of.Battle:.World.War.II)
If you miss a couple of dlc this is an even better offer (67% off) : https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4930/Order_of_Battle_Weltkrieg_Pack/
But I don't think Matrix offers this bundle deal.
Thanks! Bought it!
All are good except Kreigsmarine. Kriegsmarine is not a bad buy at $5, but it is the weakest entry in the series.
I bought the Weltkrieg Pack a while back - it's got a ton of gaming, probably 100s of hours.
The new Red Star dlc came out of nowhere for me!
The Fanatical summer sale has begun. I am thinking of finally picking up Civ VI Deluxe and Gathering Storm for under 50.00...
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Quote from: Gusington on August 12, 2019, 02:37:10 PM
The Fanatical summer sale has begun. I am thinking of finally picking up Civ VI Deluxe and Gathering Storm for under 50.00...
:bd:
I didn't get it. 50.00 is still a bit high.
The price for everything Civ VI has been falling steadily so it will be below 50 before the end of the year 😎
IL-2's Great Battles (or Battle of X's) Battle for Kuban is currently 50% off on Steam (maybe elsewhere, too). Best map of the game so far, though I can't testify to Bodenplatte which is still in early access (and not on Steam). Arguably best set of included airframes, too.
But the map is the big winner. You want plains with your planes? You got em. Rolling hills and ridgelines? Got em. Coasts and oceans with some naval targets? Got em. Forests and rivers? Got em. Some decent mountain ranges with various combinations of the above? Got em! :smitten:
You can get lost on any of the Moscow or Stalingrad maps pretty easily. Not so much here!
Naval targets, you say...
Not many, and not like battleships or anything that nifty. But they're there! Tuna and W8 like that map the most, too.
Aside from max-upgraded versions of old staples like the Bf-110, Fw-190, He-111, IL-2, and Yak, you get the Soviet version of the A-20 Havoc/Boston, which is a dream to fly, practically a luxury airliner, and the Soviet version of the game ending why are you even still here AIRACOBRA I WIN BUTTON! :D
Plus several frames from earlier campaigns can still be flying, if you've got those, not even counting DLC singles if you've got any of them already.
Quote from: Gusington on August 20, 2019, 02:09:10 PM
The price for everything Civ VI has been falling steadily so it will be below 50 before the end of the year 😎
I picked up Gathering Storm via Amazon a couple weeks back for $20. Which is as low as I've seen it other than the GreenMan goof where it was $9 briefly.
MacGameStore.com has it for $23 right now, says Win/Mac and is a Steam key.
https://www.macgamestore.com/product/10117/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-VI-Gathering-Storm/
Courtesy of isthereanydeal.com which is a rather useful site if you aren't already using it.
Nice, 20.00 is the absolute lowest I have seen.
Steam tells me Steel Division 2 is one-third off until 24 August - $AUD36.84. Decisions...
This may sound really stupid, but does the Macgamestore DLC, The Gathering Storm
work on PC? I saw that it is activated on Steam.
Quote from: Wburn on August 21, 2019, 09:45:47 AM
This may sound really stupid, but does the Macgamestore DLC, The Gathering Storm
work on PC? I saw that it is activated on Steam.
https://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-SID-MEIERS-CIV-VI-GATHERING-STORM-EU/sid-meier-s-civilization-vi-gathering-storm € 39.99
https://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-SID-MEIERS-CIV-VI-GATHERING-STORM-MAC/sid-meier-s-civilization-vi-gathering-storm-mac € 23.99
Given the price difference it could be the versions are not compatible.
For a slightly higher price you could to to the Wingamestore and take no chances.
Thanks for the link!
Quote from: Wburn on August 21, 2019, 09:45:47 AM
This may sound really stupid, but does the Macgamestore DLC, The Gathering Storm
work on PC? I saw that it is activated on Steam.
Some info here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDealsMeta/comments/bqh0k6/can_i_buy_a_game_from_macgamestore_and_play_on/
Seems like it should, since there isn't a Mac specific version page on Steam, but I won't swear to it. isthereanydeal.com indicated it was pc/Mac on their page for the game.
Further digging showed multiple comments along the lines of "a Steam key is a Steam key, unless there is a specific Mac edition listed on Steam", like this one:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/214630/Call_of_Duty_Black_Ops__Mac_Edition/
Quote from: Wburn on August 21, 2019, 03:04:00 PM
Thanks for the link!
If you didn't get it already this is a way better deal :
https://2game.com/us/sid-meier-s-civilizationr-vi-gathering-storm for $ 12.
PS 2Game is an official store.
Quote from: Pete Dero on August 22, 2019, 08:09:49 AM
Quote from: Wburn on August 21, 2019, 03:04:00 PM
Thanks for the link!
If you didn't get it already this is a way better deal :
https://2game.com/us/sid-meier-s-civilizationr-vi-gathering-storm for $ 12.
PS 2Game is an official store.
Thanks!
Anybody buy anything through Voidu? Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is $9.59 using the GAMINGTIME coupon code.
Quote from: MC on August 22, 2019, 01:09:36 PM
Anybody buy anything through Voidu? Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is $9.59 using the GAMINGTIME coupon code.
Yes and just bought this and something else with no issue...immediate keys. I believe in UBISoft lists them as an approved seller of their products so think legit. I realize UBISoft does not make this game, but big seller who must think OK for them to sell stuff.
https://support.ubi.com/en-us/Faqs/000023753/Approved-digital-distributors-of-Ubisoft-games
^Voidu's Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm also has "ROW" in the title (Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm - ROW). Whats does that mean? "Rest of World"? ??? will it work in USA?
Quote from: MC on August 22, 2019, 01:09:36 PM
Anybody buy anything through Voidu? Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is $9.59 using the GAMINGTIME coupon code.
Yes. Legitimate store. I have been using the site since 2017 without any issues but I live in the EU.
They are based in The Netherlands (Europe) so check the notices (e.g. NOTICE: THIS GAME CAN BE ONLY ACTIVATED IN EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA)
But I believe Gathering Storm only requires Steam activation.
Quote from: steve58 on August 22, 2019, 02:04:43 PM
^Voidu's Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm also has "ROW" in the title (Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm - ROW). Whats does that mean? "Rest of World"? ??? will it work in USA?
Yes, exactly what it means and does work for USA. I have used ROW versions on many different Steam games in the past, including this one.
D*mn it guys, now I have to go grab the Gold version on Fanatical for $23.39 (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/civilization-vi-gold-edition-aspyr) (using the Fanatical10 coupon code) and GS for $9.59 on Voidu (https://www.voidu.com/en/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-gathering-storm) (using the GAMINGTIME coupon code). All of Civ 6 for under $33. >:( Wish me and my wallet luck. :bd: (...and thanks),
Quote from: steve58 on August 22, 2019, 02:39:47 PM
D*mn it guys, now I have to go grab the Gold version on Fanatical for $23.39 (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/civilization-vi-gold-edition-aspyr) (using the Fanatical10 coupon code) and GS for $9.59 on Voidu (https://www.voidu.com/en/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-gathering-storm) (using the GAMINGTIME coupon code). All of Civ 6 for under $33. >:( Wish me and my wallet luck. :bd: (...and thanks),
You didn't spend $33 ! You just saved over $100 waiting for this sale O0.
Now go and spend the extra $100 you have on something else >:D.
Well, the wallet is smoking a bit, but both deals went through. Thanks all around. :clap: :hug:
Quote from: MC on August 22, 2019, 01:09:36 PM
Anybody buy anything through Voidu? Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is $9.59 using the GAMINGTIME coupon code.
I do have a small nitpik with MC. Voidu charged me $9.60, not $9.59 >:( >:D
Quote from: steve58 on August 22, 2019, 03:02:48 PM
Well, the wallet is smoking a bit, but both deals went through. Thanks all around. :clap: :hug:
Quote from: MC on August 22, 2019, 01:09:36 PM
Anybody buy anything through Voidu? Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is $9.59 using the GAMINGTIME coupon code.
I do have a small nitpik with MC. Voidu charged me $9.60, not $9.59 >:( >:D
You must live in one of the states where they round up the dollar amount. Can't help you there. I live in the state of Misery and having said that, they don't charge more because they feel sorry for me. ;)
What a difference a day makes. LOL.
Just noticed this item.
Nothing special, but all of Unity of Command for 7.50 is ok.
https://unityofcommand.net/
Any news there on what they're going to be doing for UoC2?
I've seen a few good updates a few months ago and they look great...on phone so cannot link right now though.
20% off coupon going out now brings the price of Three Kingdoms: Total War down to about 38.00...on Fanatical.
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 26, 2019, 08:08:25 AM
Any news there on what they're going to be doing for UoC2?
The setting is going to the west, and the changes are spectacular. There is videos of it happening at my previous link. It is due out this fall.
PCGAMESN is giving away a bunch of OOB Winter War keys: https://www.pcgamesn.com/order-of-battle-winter-war/giveaway (https://www.pcgamesn.com/order-of-battle-winter-war/giveaway)
**UPDATE** It does indeed work. They give you the steam code instantly.
^sweet
Thanks Rommel!
Evil Bank Manager is on sale for 40% off. Comes to $7.19
https://store.steampowered.com/app/896160/Evil_Bank_Manager/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/896160/Evil_Bank_Manager/)
Is there any other type of bank manager?
HB is giving away Endless Space - Collection (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/endless-space-collection-free-game?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_twos_tile_index_2_c_freegame_2019_storetile_endlessspace_collection) for free for the next ~44 hours.
Redeem your Endless Space - Collection key before it expires on Sep 19, 2019, 10:00:00 AM.
Here's a key for it, turned out I already have it lol.
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The Decisive Campaign Series is 60% off at the Matrix Store. Picked up Warsaw to Paris, the one I was missing, for $16.
Quote from: nelmsm on September 12, 2019, 09:41:13 PM
The Decisive Campaign Series is 60% off at the Matrix Store. Picked up Warsaw to Paris, the one I was missing, for $16.
Thanks for the shout! Picked the missing part on my collection. Case Blue, here we come!
Quote from: MrsWargamer on August 26, 2019, 07:19:09 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on August 26, 2019, 08:08:25 AM
Any news there on what they're going to be doing for UoC2?
The setting is going to the west, and the changes are spectacular. There is videos of it happening at my previous link. It is due out this fall.
I was a beta tester for UOC. My first beta test. I get updates from them about how development is coming. I am looking forward to this one. I've had the original UOC but for some goofball reason never got Red Turn or Black Turn. Hmm.
GOG currently has a HUGE sale for all manner of space-themed games. It includes titles like Stellaris, Master of Orion, Surviving Mars, BattleTech, No Man's Sky, Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock, and more. Definitely worth checking out if you've had an eye on any of these games but hadn't picked them up yet.
Quote from: Martok on September 26, 2019, 12:21:33 AM
GOG currently has a HUGE sale for all manner of space-themed games.
Freespace2 being given away for free.
20% Discount for Matrix Games for members or joiners of Hex! until 6th of October
To join Hex! discord click on https://discord.gg/yPYTvdk
Close Combat series sale on Matrix up until the release of The Bloody First:
https://www.matrixgames.com/news/close-combat-series-sale
Stardock has a weekend sale on some of their more popular titles (Sins, GalCiv3, etc.).
Total War likewise has a weekend sale on all of their historical titles. Definitely a good time pick up and try any that you were waffling about/sitting on the fence for (such as Thrones of Britannia).
Heads up folks! Surviving Mars will be free on Epic Games Oct 10 - Oct 17!!
Still refuse to join Epic but anyone on it that's a pretty good deal. Game is solid.
Quote from: jamus34 on October 04, 2019, 08:36:22 AM
Still refuse to join Epic but anyone on it that's a pretty good deal. Game is solid.
My sentiments exactly. If you already
sold your soul have an account you should pick it up, it's bloody good.
OOTP20 is on sale on Steam for $9.99
The Age of Decadence for $2.81 at Gamersgate for the next three days.
If you've never tried it, at this price it's a steal.
Quote from: Philippe on October 17, 2019, 10:47:07 AM
The Age of Decadence for $2.81 at Gamersgate for the next three days.
If you've never tried it, at this price it's a steal.
Missed that one. Looks really interesting and I've been hankering for a new rpg - and I love turn based combat.
Sale on all games Warhammer and WH40k on Steam right now.
Crusader Kings II (https://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/Crusader_Kings_II/) appears to be free on Steam. Not sure if it will be free forever if you grab it, but its free for now anyway...
https://www.pcgamesn.com/crusader-kings-2/free-to-play
Quote from: steve58 on October 18, 2019, 09:31:06 AM
Crusader Kings II (https://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/Crusader_Kings_II/) appears to be free on Steam. Not sure if it will be free forever if you grab it, but its free for now anyway...
https://www.pcgamesn.com/crusader-kings-2/free-to-play
Free for this weekend.
Similar deals for
Grip Combat Racing on Steam and
The Division 2 (Any progress you make during the free weekend will carry over should you decide to purchase the game, which will be on sale for up to 70% on the PlayStation Store (Oct. 15-28), Microsoft Store (Oct. 17-27), Uplay Store (Oct. 17-28), and Epic Store (Oct. 17-20).)
^Sale on some of the CKII dlc @ Humble too.
Lasting until November 4th, save 50% on most DCS World modules! This applies to aircraft, maps, and campaigns. The only exceptions include:
DCS: F/A-18 Hornet by ED - 25% off
DCS: Persian Gulf Map - 25% off
DCS: Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC – 25% off
DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations – not on sale at this time
DCS: F-16C Viper by ED – not on sale at this time
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/2019-10-18_Autumn_Sale/
I'm teetering on the Mig-19P. Only $24, but I know I'll hardly ever fly it... :hide:
Quote from: Pete Dero on October 19, 2019, 02:35:47 AM
Lasting until November 4th, save 50% on most DCS World modules! This applies to aircraft, maps, and campaigns. The only exceptions include:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/2019-10-18_Autumn_Sale/
You! [shakesfist.gif]
Matrix is having a Warhammer Week sale - Up to 80% discount on games set in the Warhammer universe until next Tuesday, October 29th.
https://www.slitherine.com/news/warhammer-week-sale-up-to-80-discount-on-our-games-set-in-the-warhammer-universe
GamersGate has some Slitherine titles on sale : https://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/id/10435/?aff=nlna (https://www.gamersgate.com/campaign/id/10435/?aff=nlna)
FoG II For $11.25. Not too shabby! O0
How are the battle star galactica games..?
I own Deadlock and all the DLC (for season one), but have not played one single moment. L:-) :'( :crazy2:
So currently, I think they're just great! :))
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on October 23, 2019, 09:47:38 AM
How are the battle star galactica games..?
I only have the base game, no DLC. I don't intend to purchase the DLC unless it's offered for 1 dollar or less.
The battles are really thought provoking. A lot of maneuver and firing to be had here.
I'm not that impressed with the strategic layer though. I really wish the campaign mode was free roam instead of story driven. I also wish one could select either the humans or the cylons instead of being limited to a story driven campaign about the humans. This is the reason it is highly unlikely I'll buy any of the DLC. If you don't mind that this is not really a true 4X grand strategy game then galactica is kind of fun I guess.
I've got about 26 hours into the game. I won't delete it off my hard drive but it's not the type of game I'm going to visit regularly but that's just me.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on October 23, 2019, 09:47:38 AM
How are the battle star galactica games..?
I'm definitely a fan of
Deadlock. It captures the atmosphere of the Moor-verse pretty well, the storyline is decent, most of the ships have a=their own role/niche to fill, and it easily boasts the best turn-based space battles I've played in years, if not ever -- it strikes a nice balance between not being too dumbed-down, but also not being bogged down in minutiae.
I will second
W8taminute's mention of a lack of an open-world/ended campaign as being a drawback in my view, but that's my only real critique. All things considered, I'm looking forward to "Season 2". :)
Civ VI Platinum Edition @ Fanatical for 39.99...includes:
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Civilization VI – Vikings Scenario Pack
Civilization VI – Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI – Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI – Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI – Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI – Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion
Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion
Is that everything? What is it missing? Oh dear.
Looks like it.
DO IT! :D
I knew you, out of everyone, would respond within 5 minutes :)
So in one corner I have the Civ VI Platinum Edition (above) for 39.99.
In the other corner I have Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition, Plague Tale, Ottoman and Austrian expansions for Battle of Empires, and Warhammer: Man o War - Corsair...for a total of ~72.00.
What to do...
...how is the mod scene for Civ VI? If I want to play a campaign entirely in the Middle Ages or the Renaissance, can I now? And will I really get over that cartoony look of everything?
gah
For what it's worth, as much as I love the Man-o-War adaptation, the game has been basically abandoned in a somewhat finished state. It's definitely playable as a career, but you'll find places where obviously more development was intended. (e.g. only one male and one female captain character model.)
Quote from: Gusington on October 30, 2019, 05:15:00 PM
I knew you, out of everyone, would respond within 5 minutes :)
So in one corner I have the Civ VI Platinum Edition (above) for 39.99.
In the other corner I have Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition, Plague Tale, Ottoman and Austrian expansions for Battle of Empires, and Warhammer: Man o War - Corsair...for a total of ~72.00.
What to do...
...how is the mod scene for Civ VI? If I want to play a campaign entirely in the Middle Ages or the Renaissance, can I now? And will I really get over that cartoony look of everything?
gah
There a lot of mods for Civ VI. My Favourite is the Yet (not) Another Maps Pack which has some great, very large, full world maps.
I have no idea if there are mods for Middle ages only or Renaissance only campaigns.
There is one that is entirely ancient world mod called Anno Domini - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1655044827
Haven't played it but they are putting a lot of work into it.
No idea what JP is talking about..... :o
Man-o-War: Corsair was included in his other optional list of things to grab.
I love it like cake, but should be considered with lowered expectations.
Thank you Pratt - a lot of reviews say what you are saying too. Which is why I haven't actually bought Corsair. Will probably delete it from my cart again.
The reviews on Steam for Civ VI are 'mixed' - mainly because of information sharing, EULA, crappy pricing policies (which I am thinking of taking advantage of), etc. There are many reviews that mention 'cartooniness' can be overcome and there are even mods to affect it.
39.99 is almost too good to pass up...I have a day to make up my mind.
And of course there is Divinity...almost universally loved.
DAMMIT
GOG is having its Winter Sale. You can get Star Wars Rebellions for a deuce+ (https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_rebellion).
Newegg has Sid Meier's Civilization VI Platinum (https://slickdeals.net/f/13770206-sid-meier-s-civilization-6-platinum-edition-steam-key-30-29-99?v=1&src=frontpage) for $29.99. Site says its for Mac, but its a Steam key and should work for PCs (see comments in the link).
Includes:
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Civilization VI - Vikings Scenario Pack
Civilization VI - Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI - Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI - Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI - Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI - Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion
Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion
:o
Humble Bundle has a New Year sale on EA products, which unfortunately seems to be available only to Americans :(
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/ea-new-year-sale/?hmb_source=store_home
Quote from: Tpek on January 03, 2020, 01:34:39 PM
Humble Bundle has a New Year sale on EA products, which unfortunately seems to be available only to Americans :(
Available in the UK too.
Tpek, try the Fanatical EA sale? (https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/ea)
Quote from: Huw the Poo on January 03, 2020, 02:30:09 PM
Quote from: Tpek on January 03, 2020, 01:34:39 PM
Humble Bundle has a New Year sale on EA products, which unfortunately seems to be available only to Americans :(
Available in the UK too.
Tpek, try the Fanatical EA sale? (https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/ea)
LoL I'm getting a Page Not Found from the Fanatical one.
Damn, these region restriction/pricing policies just keep getting worse and worse.
Gamersgate has IL2-Sturmovik 1946 for $1.87 (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-IL2S1946/il-2-sturmovik-1946?caff=2088091&aff=cj&cjevent=46da460b37de11ea813700410a24060c&pk_campaign=CheapShark&pk_source=cj) for the next ~25 hours (Steam key). Cheapest I've ever seen....
https://store.steampowered.com/news/57848/
Half-Life: Alyx is coming in March, and we are celebrating early by making all games in the Half-Life Series FREE to play for Steam users, from now until the day it launches!
Includes :
Half-Life
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2: Episode One
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Quote from: Pete Dero on January 22, 2020, 03:37:00 AM
https://store.steampowered.com/news/57848/
Half-Life: Alyx is coming in March, and we are celebrating early by making all games in the Half-Life Series FREE to play for Steam users, from now until the day it launches!
Includes :
Half-Life
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2: Episode One
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Loved half life 2 one of my fav gaming experiences
I bought the Spintires Chernobyl bundle (original game, dlc and new Chernobyl map) for 5.99 last night because I am a gaming floozy.
I am try to reform my floozy ways but I did buy WilderMyth (not on sale) last week.
Not on sale?? FLOOZY.
GOG has a decent sale on Slitherine games right now. Titles include the Order of Battle series, and nice steep discounts on both WITE & WITW. The new SC:WW1 is half-off as well.
https://www.gog.com/promo/20200122_slitherine_war_games?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=20200122_nl_midweek_sale_EN&utm_term=EN&track_click=1&link_id=B_section_CTA
Cheers think I am one dlc short on Order of Battle.... have War in East but scared to play it so even more scared to buy war in the west ;)
Quote from: Martok on January 23, 2020, 03:27:15 AM
GOG has a decent sale on Slitherine games right now. Titles include the Order of Battle series, and nice steep discounts on both WITE & WITW. The new SC:WW1 is half-off as well.
https://www.gog.com/promo/20200122_slitherine_war_games?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=20200122_nl_midweek_sale_EN&utm_term=EN&track_click=1&link_id=B_section_CTA
I think that's the 'older' version of WWI, where it says 'classic'
Order of Battle is the bees knees.
Lunar New Year Sale on Steam today, btw!
I picked up a bunch cheap DLC for something or other. Don't recall what, it's the principle of the thing. CAPITALISM, HO!
(I own Recetear, but haven't played it. I remember the slogan, though. That's market positioning!)
Quote from: Tuna on January 23, 2020, 07:53:19 AM
Quote from: Martok on January 23, 2020, 03:27:15 AM
GOG has a decent sale on Slitherine games right now. Titles include the Order of Battle series, and nice steep discounts on both WITE & WITW. The new SC:WW1 is half-off as well.
https://www.gog.com/promo/20200122_slitherine_war_games?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=20200122_nl_midweek_sale_EN&utm_term=EN&track_click=1&link_id=B_section_CTA
I think that's the 'older' version of WWI, where it says 'classic'
Gah, you're right. I was looking at the new SC:WW
2. #:-) Apologies!
Ho? You mean floozy, as in Gaming Floozy.
Well, it's the oldest profession and so must be connected with capitalism somehow... ;)
I thought, 'Begging' was the oldest profession. Cause...somebody had to beg for it first before he paid. :-"
For anyone still playing CKII or looking to fill out DLC, Steam has Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham for free.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/226667/Expansion__Crusader_Kings_II_Sons_of_Abraham/
Free to keep when you get it before Jan 27 @ 1:00pm. Some limitations apply.
The newish Terminator game is on sale at Steam for 25% off and has reviews far better than I would have ever expected.
Quote from: Gusington on January 25, 2020, 01:56:52 PM
The newish Terminator game is on sale at Steam for 25% off and has reviews far better than I would have ever expected.
I will honestly say i didn't know a new terminator game came out in the last decade or so.
In all honesty I would love a Deux Ex type game in the future Terminator universe. I think the combination of stealth and gunfire would play well.
^That would be epic.
BTW I'm downloading the new Terminator game right now.
Because I am a gaming floozy.
Greenmangaming has a
Military Strategy Bundle (https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/military-strategy-bundle-pc/?utm_source=Tomas%20Fedor&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=cj&CJEVENT=5665439f46d111ea829304950a240611) for $7.99 that includes:
- Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet Edition
- This War of Mine
- Bomber Crew
and a
Hearts of Iron Mystery Bundle (https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/hearts-of-iron-mystery-bundle-pc/) that
includes Hearts of Iron IV Cadet Edition + two mystery games. This mystery bundle is just $2.99.
Hoi IV for $8 is not bad, but for $3 is a no brainer.
Bought at release still not fired it up
Steam has the Panzer Corps Gold bundle with all the DLC included for $26.24 81% off.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1580/Panzer_Corps_Gold/ (https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1580/Panzer_Corps_Gold/)
Seems to be offering additional bundle discount if like me you already own parts of the bundle... not sure I would actually play all the DLC but it's a tempting offer to get all the DLC.
Prison Architect @ Fanatical for 7.00. I know a bunch of peeps here play it. Any reason not to?
Yes, the Criminal Element in this forum object to this prejudiced depiction of our lifestyle. :knuppel2:
You don't scare me...for that particular reason.
Fanatical also has a big Paradox sale going on, including Age of Wonders: Planetfall.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/paradox-interactive?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=65cb41cf1f-FarCry5_10_02_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-65cb41cf1f-439894041&mc_cid=65cb41cf1f&mc_eid=8e0d751618
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/age-of-wonders-planetfall?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=65cb41cf1f-FarCry5_10_02_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-65cb41cf1f-439894041&mc_cid=65cb41cf1f&mc_eid=8e0d751618
Quote from: Martok on February 10, 2020, 05:29:44 PM
Fanatical also has a big Paradox sale going on, including Age of Wonders: Planetfall.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/paradox-interactive?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=65cb41cf1f-FarCry5_10_02_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-65cb41cf1f-439894041&mc_cid=65cb41cf1f&mc_eid=8e0d751618
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/age-of-wonders-planetfall?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=65cb41cf1f-FarCry5_10_02_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-65cb41cf1f-439894041&mc_cid=65cb41cf1f&mc_eid=8e0d751618
Luckily I am broke :)
Quote from: FlickJax on February 11, 2020, 05:50:25 AM
Quote from: Martok on February 10, 2020, 05:29:44 PM
Fanatical also has a big Paradox sale going on, including Age of Wonders: Planetfall.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/paradox-interactive?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=65cb41cf1f-FarCry5_10_02_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-65cb41cf1f-439894041&mc_cid=65cb41cf1f&mc_eid=8e0d751618
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/age-of-wonders-planetfall?utm_source=Fanatical+Newsletter&utm_campaign=65cb41cf1f-FarCry5_10_02_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3437eaaeba-65cb41cf1f-439894041&mc_cid=65cb41cf1f&mc_eid=8e0d751618
Luckily I am broke :)
LOL....+1
Humble Bundle has Train Simulator (TS2020) bundled with some DLCs for $1....
DLCs include the Miami to West Palm Beach Route and it looks like at least one steam loco..
If you ever even thought you might want to try a train simulator, you can't beat that price.... They are just giving it away....
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/train-simulator?hmb_source=navbar&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=tile_index_6
Civ VI platinum : https://www.dlgamer.com/us/games/buy-sid-meiers-civilization-vi-platinum-54017 : -75% $119.22 $29.99
(https://isthereanydeal.com/ marks this as an official store.)
Whoa.
Metro: Exodus is now available on Steam and is on sale for 23.99 >:D
Anyone play it?
Slitherine sale on Steam.
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_midweek/
I know. I just got my 6 year anniversary coupon from Matrix-- 21 % off. I was going to grab Wars of Napoleon because I'm a total Napoleonic whore but Steam has it for $10. Got it and still have my coupon. :D
Quote from: Pete Dero on February 25, 2020, 01:52:24 PM
Slitherine sale on Steam.
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_midweek/
Good sale, but I bought everything I wanted over the Christmas sales.
I thought for a second about the Apollo space SIM but then bailed. Does anyone have that game?
That's the Buzz Aldrin successor that Aldrin worked on? If so, I've got it, and ran an AAR for the Soviet side as a sample back on its release. Its UI was a little clunky compared to the original Race to the Moon game (that I recall), but it has more depth. At the time of its release there was a serious graphic bug that borked the replay of re-entry footage, whereupon I stopped doing the AAR. I haven't checked if that has been fixed yet but I'd be very surprised if it hasn't.
Conclusion: if you liked the original Race into Space, you'll probably like this as much. If you like the management side of Kerbals but want a more historical game then you'll like this. (Note however that it does not, or anyway did not, have Kerbal's depth!)
Fanatical has as a massive Total War sale going on right now. There are steep discounts for nearly every game & DLC; even TW3K is available for 33% off. Get 'em while they're hot!
WHAT
Seriously, these are damn good prices. Just about everything is 54-68% off: Main titles are $10-15, and most DLC is $4-7. You can even pick up the original Shogun and Medieval for a few dollars.
There was an extra 5% off coupon offered from Fanatical for Three Kingdoms that brought the price down to 37.99 - finally got it.
Unity of Command 2 on sale on Steam, 20% off = $23.99, weakening my resistance:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/809230/Unity_of_Command_II/
Any of you guys who picked it up, is it worth it at that price? I was hoping to wait for PBEM and Axis playable but that's a good price.
Not sure if anyone saw this but Steel Division 2 is currently on sale at Steam for $19.99 for the base game.
Quote from: jamus34 on March 03, 2020, 03:33:55 PM
Not sure if anyone saw this but Steel Division 2 is currently on sale at Steam for $19.99 for the base game.
People still playing? if so what you think?
Quote from: FlickJax on March 04, 2020, 04:50:23 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on March 03, 2020, 03:33:55 PM
Not sure if anyone saw this but Steel Division 2 is currently on sale at Steam for $19.99 for the base game.
People still playing? if so what you think?
Good source for info on the game : https://www.youtube.com/user/VulcanHDGaming/videos
Playlist of a campaign : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0p3l0ggbMctuyylhI_sH8HzOF82VYSfT (no need to watch all 56 to get an idea !)
It still is played (new DLC released this week (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1236360/Steel_Division_2__The_Fate_of_Finland/) and I should definitely start playing this more.
Best choice should be to go with the General Deluxe Edition to get the extra campaigns included in the dlc.
Don't know if its a GOG newsletter exclusive but just received the newsletter with an exclusive discount for Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Obsidian edition for $20, its the total package, all the DLC and all the extra goodies for a twenty, couldn't pass that up.
Unity of Command 2 is $17.99 at GamersGate for a Steam key. It looks like today will be the last day.
https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UNITY-OF-COMMAND-II/unity-of-comand-i?caff=3264591&aff=cj&cjevent=e7a950ac5f0f11ea8397031b0a240610&pk_campaign=Lowcy+Gier+Limited&pk_source=cj&cja=11960178-7770860- (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-UNITY-OF-COMMAND-II/unity-of-comand-i?caff=3264591&aff=cj&cjevent=e7a950ac5f0f11ea8397031b0a240610&pk_campaign=Lowcy+Gier+Limited&pk_source=cj&cja=11960178-7770860-)
Oh my.
Quote from: -budd- on March 05, 2020, 01:29:24 PM
Don't know if its a GOG newsletter exclusive but just received the newsletter with an exclusive discount for Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Obsidian edition for $20, its the total package, all the DLC and all the extra goodies for a twenty, couldn't pass that up.
It is a good game - until I got sick of chasing that demented godling. I would have nuked him if I had a nuke.
I put 70 hours in that game and really enjoyed it until the last 5 or so hours. Then I never could finish it.
Sailing around, solving the various quests was a lot of fun - until I was searching for my pocket nuke.
https://www.gog.com/game/warhammer_mark_of_chaos_gold_edition >:D
Just dropped today.
ALL WARHAMMER stuff on sale!
Interesting. I recall buying Mark of Chaos on vacation, and eagerly installing it once I got home, only to be terribly disappointed in it. I wonder if it's better than I recall....
Aggressors: Ancient Rome is on sale at Slitherine for $9.90 US until March 16th.
https://www.slitherine.com/inventory/special
I just picked that up during the recent Steam sale, after buying and refunding it twice in the past due to various issues. This time I got it working and I played through the tutorial mission till I expanded too far and my population revolted and left me all alone in the ruins of Rome. Have to admit I had some fun with it. Easily worth a tenner.
9.90 - I gotta pick it up for that price.
It won't stop you from getting COVID-##, but Civilization VI Platinum (PC/Mac) for under $24 :o
https://slickdeals.net/f/13919462-sid-meier-s-civilization-vi-platinum-edition-23-84-macgamestore-pc-steam?src=frontpage&v=1
AY CARAMBA
Quote from: steve58 on March 16, 2020, 03:33:14 PM
It won't stop you from getting COVID-##, but Civilization VI Platinum (PC/Mac) for under $24 :o
https://slickdeals.net/f/13919462-sid-meier-s-civilization-vi-platinum-edition-23-84-macgamestore-pc-steam?src=frontpage&v=1
Does it run on a Windows PC ?
Because there is the sister store : https://www.wingamestore.com/product/11001/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-VI-Platinum-Edition/ ($35.76)
Its should run on PCs...according to the comments in the Slickdeal link. I already have it, otherwise I would've grabbed it.
I've seen this kind of deal on Slickdeals before, where the MAC also code works on Windows. I can not prove that it works, only just posting what I saw on Slickdeals.
Quote from: Pete Dero on March 16, 2020, 04:52:07 PM
Quote from: steve58 on March 16, 2020, 03:33:14 PM
It won't stop you from getting COVID-##, but Civilization VI Platinum (PC/Mac) for under $24 :o
https://slickdeals.net/f/13919462-sid-meier-s-civilization-vi-platinum-edition-23-84-macgamestore-pc-steam?src=frontpage&v=1
Does it run on a Windows PC ?
Because there is the sister store : https://www.wingamestore.com/product/11001/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-VI-Platinum-Edition/ ($35.76)
From the posts someone said.....
To answer some questions coming.
1.This is Steam key and will work on Mac or PC running Steam.
2. Store is 100% legit and been around for years (has a sister site wingamestore).
3. This is the lowest price per date on Platinum collection beating previous FP deal.
4. This is a great game and series, helping to disrupt relationships for decades now
I just bought it and am downloading it from Steam now,mostly for #4 above.
Quote from: Gusington on March 16, 2020, 08:08:18 PM
I just bought it and am downloading it from Steam now,mostly for #4 above.
About bloody time :)
This was the longest I have resisted. 23.00 is unbeatable and for that price I will get over the cartoony graphics.
Easily got over once you start playing :)
Yeah a lot of people told me that. Do you like VI more than v?
Quote from: Gusington on March 17, 2020, 06:55:22 AM
for that price I will get over the cartoony graphics.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1702339134
Quote from: Gusington on March 17, 2020, 08:43:09 AM
Yeah a lot of people told me that. Do you like VI more than v?
Liked them both eventually, but took an expansion or 2. Think I played 5 more though but then 3 and 4 more still, but all great games eventually.
'Eventually' heh.
Thanks Pete for the above!
Jedi Fallen Order is 35% on Steam this weekend.
Brass Brigade on sale for 7.99 on Steam. Buying it now :)
Steam has Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (https://store.steampowered.com/app/314160/Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_X_Steam_Edition/) for $6.24.
Thanks! -- I just grabbed it on the theory that one of these days I might care to use it for some other purpose. ;)
^ Your gonna want the new sim Microsoft is building for that. FS 2020 will blow all versions of FSX out of the water when its done. They are adding all kinds of approachable content in the sim for beginners to bring lite simmers in, unlike Prepar. I'm flying the Alpha and its great so far, it'll be landmark when its done.
What's the mid-range specs needed to run FS2020?
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 05, 2020, 06:29:02 PM
What's the mid-range specs needed to run FS2020?
5 Oct 2019 https://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=35975&game=Microsoft%20Flight%20Simulator
Minimum Requirements, Predicted
OS: Win 7 64
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD FX-8320
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 380 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB
System Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 50 GB Hard drive space
DirectX 11 Compatible Graphics Card
Recommended Requirements, Predicted
OS: Win 7 64
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K 4-Core 4.0GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
System Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 50 GB Hard drive space
You will also want a fast internet connection with a hefty download limit, as the high-end assets they'll download as they fly will only stream effectively if the bandwidth is there to take advantage of it.
While Microsoft will have offline options, the sim will look its best when online, so having a fast connection will help make the most of that.
Thx Pete. Will have to start saving up for a new mobo and CPU.
FS2020 will be pretty scalable, supposedly it'll be available for the xbox as well. I would imagine moderate level PCs will run it ok on medium settings. The main thing with this is all the modern tech going into the scenery that gives insane eye candy with descent fps. The decade old scenery engine that prepar and FSX use with face lifts and choke your system can be put to rest.
Quote from: Pete Dero on April 06, 2020, 03:22:18 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on April 05, 2020, 06:29:02 PM
What's the mid-range specs needed to run FS2020?
5 Oct 2019 https://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=35975&game=Microsoft%20Flight%20Simulator
Minimum Requirements, Predicted
OS: Win 7 64
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD FX-8320
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 380 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB
System Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 50 GB Hard drive space
DirectX 11 Compatible Graphics Card
Recommended Requirements, Predicted
OS: Win 7 64
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K 4-Core 4.0GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
System Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 50 GB Hard drive space
You will also want a fast internet connection with a hefty download limit, as the high-end assets they'll download as they fly will only stream effectively if the bandwidth is there to take advantage of it.
While Microsoft will have offline options, the sim will look its best when online, so having a fast connection will help make the most of that.
Well that caught my eye.
Matrixgames is having its Easter Sale. 30% off (some exclusions)
https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4791944
Also got my coupon - is Fantasy General II worth 27.99?
Quote from: Gusington on April 09, 2020, 11:31:44 AM
Also got my coupon - is Fantasy General II worth 27.99?
I've owned it since Christmas and have yet to play it. But I've got games I've owned for 5 years that I've never played.
Don't we all? That's what makes us...us. And me...Gus.
Order of Battle anniversary sale...upto 50% off.
https://www.slitherine.com/inventory/special
Offer ends on Monday, Apr 27th, 2020
Quote from: steve58 on April 20, 2020, 01:17:48 PM
Order of Battle anniversary sale...upto 50% off.
https://www.slitherine.com/inventory/special
Offer ends on Monday, Apr 27th, 2020
Red Steel comes out Friday. If you are interested in Red Steel, you can import the Red Star core force. Red Star is among the 50% off titles. I've enjoyed the entire series - except Kriegsmarine which is interesting but a sideshow compared to the other releases.
Sanctuary Bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/sanctuary-bundle?aff_track=CJ&CJEVENT=76f7732f85a311ea827a00060a240612&utm_source=CJ&cj_pid=6305441&cj_aid=13212017) (PC Digital Download) $4.99 @ Fanatical
Bundle Includes:
The Walking Dead + 400 Days DLC
The Walking Dead: Season Two
The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries
This War of Mine
This War of Mine: Stories - Season Pass DLC
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition
Blood: Fresh Supply
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
Quote from: steve58 on April 23, 2020, 03:47:24 PM
Sanctuary Bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/sanctuary-bundle?aff_track=CJ&CJEVENT=76f7732f85a311ea827a00060a240612&utm_source=CJ&cj_pid=6305441&cj_aid=13212017) (PC Digital Download) $4.99 @ Fanatical
Bundle Includes:
The Walking Dead + 400 Days DLC
The Walking Dead: Season Two
The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries
This War of Mine
This War of Mine: Stories - Season Pass DLC
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition
Blood: Fresh Supply
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
That bundle is worth it just for This War of Mine.
The Alien franchise is on sale on steam, and a few other goodies. I picked up Phantom Doctrine for $8 and Alien Isolation for $2, not a bad $10 spent.
Total War sale at Humble Bundle!
Matrix Games have their digital Napoleonic games on sale for 51 to 67% until May 5.
Big Total War sale at Steam. I just snagged Medieval TW 2 and the DLC for $6.24. I never finished the game as the Turks, now's the time. :bd:
^Do you mean to tell me that you do not read even two posts above yours?
No, I was overwhelmed by your new avatar. <:-) This one's at Steam.
FINE.
I like my new avatar.
Is that from Car Wars table top / miniature game?
Not quite but the art style is very similar.
Quote from: jamus34 on April 28, 2020, 03:22:24 PM
Is that from Car Wars table top / miniature game?
Not quite but the art style is very similar.
Looks like GI Joe to me.
Yup...its the "Tele-Viper" version 8.
Yes! Circa 1985. My real world job has become similar to a Tele Viper's. Comms...comms in the morning, comms in the evening.
You mean... it's not a self-portrait? :o Damn Gus, I thought that was you at the last New Years' party.
I wish I was that shredded, bruh.
I don't like it. :-\
I'll put a bagel in his waistband.
I wouldn't get anywhere near that guy's waistband. :hide:
Here is why I was thinking Car Wars...to me (at least) the art style seems familiar.
(and yes, I still have my Car Wars starter box from the 80's)
That looks more like Gus than the other guy. It's the devilish smile.
Wow they do look really similar. If that was published before 1985 there could be some trouble there, if anyone cared now in 2020.
Looks like 1987 is the earliest copyright date I can find.
Thought it was GI Joe. Not cool enough for Buck Rogers.
Hmm then maybe the artists who worked for Hasbro would have a case against the Car Wars artist...
Quote from: jamus34 on April 29, 2020, 09:01:49 AM
Here is why I was thinking Car Wars...to me (at least) the art style seems familiar.
(and yes, I still have my Car Wars starter box from the 80's)
Surprised there hasn't been a big open world car wars theme video game, sounds cool if there was.
Quote from: Skoop on April 29, 2020, 06:33:13 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on April 29, 2020, 09:01:49 AM
Here is why I was thinking Car Wars...to me (at least) the art style seems familiar.
(and yes, I still have my Car Wars starter box from the 80's)
Surprised there hasn't been a big open world car wars theme video game, sounds cool if there was.
Well I would prefer it to be turnbased.
Two games I wish they would revisit or create a spiritual successor is Autoduel and Roadwar 2000 / Europa.
I think Paradox could pull off a Roadwar type of game.
Quote from: jamus34 on April 29, 2020, 12:22:50 PM
Looks like 1987 is the earliest copyright date I can find.
Sunday Drivers came out in '82.
A Plague Tale is fittingly on sale now at Green Man for 66% off, $15.48.
Humble Bundle is having a Cities Skylines Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/games/cities-skylines). You can pick up the base game + 1 DLC for $1...and thats just the 1st tier.
GoG is having a massive summer sale if there is something you are looking for.
Wow - Shadow Tactics for 9.99 from GoG!
Matrixgames is having a D-Day sale.
Quote
As tradition goes, the D-Day Sale is now live. You can get a 30% discount on more than 100 WW2 games (digital version only).
You can redeem the discount by entering the code D-Day30 while checking out.
Offer ends on June 8th. Does not apply to Panzer Corps 2, Panzer Corps 2 General Edition and Panzer Corps 2 Field Marshal Edition.
https://www.matrixgames.com/inventory/special
Quote from: Gusington on May 28, 2020, 12:24:03 PM
Wow - Shadow Tactics for 9.99 from GoG!
Whoa! That's crazy. Wish I hadn't pulled the trigger last night but still I'm happy with the purchase. At 9.99 Shadow Empires is a steal.
Quote from: W8taminute on June 05, 2020, 06:10:46 PM
Quote from: Gusington on May 28, 2020, 12:24:03 PM
Wow - Shadow Tactics for 9.99 from GoG!
Whoa! That's crazy. Wish I hadn't pulled the trigger last night but still I'm happy with the purchase. At 9.99 Shadow Empires is a steal.
You read that wrong -- that's Shadow
Tactics, a real-time tactical game based on the Commandos formula.
Shadow Tactics at 9.99 is also a steal!
There's too many games with Shadow in the title. I'm so confused. Haha!
I was surprised at the plot explanation being pretty well thought out for the "Shadow" in this title.
Eye of the Beholder is free at GoG.com right now. Played the hell out of this on my Atari (I think, maybe first PC). Graphics look like crap but it's free so why not relive some ancient memories.
Not to be outdone, Steam has Shadow Tactics on sale right now for 5.99 which is just wacky fruity for the amount of game you get. Almost free!
Fanatical has the Homeworld Remastered collection for 3.49 which is even more wacky fruity than Shadow Tactics for 5.99.
Quote from: Gusington on June 25, 2020, 10:54:36 AM
Not to be outdone, Steam has Shadow Tactics on sale right now for 5.99 which is just wacky fruity for the amount of game you get. Almost free!
Can you avoid stealth and play the entire game in a less stealthy way? (not a fan of Stealth games)
No it is 100% a stealth game. You'll get your ass handed to you otherwise. There are multiple ways to finish missions stealthily, but if you go against enemies in the open you'll die almost immediately.
GamersGate has Dominions 5 55% off ($18.99)
https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOMINIONS-5/dominions-5-wariors-of-the-faith (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DOMINIONS-5/dominions-5-wariors-of-the-faith)
At that price I'm willing to give it a try despite having bounced off Dominions 3 pretty hard, not sure if it was the simple graphics or the depth but that prior version didn't click with me, hoping this time it will.
Steam has Homeworld Remastered Collection and Deserts of Kharak Bundle BUNDLE (https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/577/Homeworld_Remastered_Collection_and_Deserts_of_Kharak_Bundle/) for $6.36.
WinGameStore https://www.wingamestore.com/ (https://www.wingamestore.com/) has a flash sale (today only) on Imperator: Rome for $13.99. Can anybody comment on its current state?
I can only comment secondhand about various incremental improvements. But improvements are being made. Supposedly. (The game is far from broken, just ambitious and unwieldy.)
Green Man is still having their summer sale and I just purchased both Outlast and Outlast 2 for a total of 6.80. Hopefully I will be brave enough to complete them.
Quote from: Gusington on July 17, 2020, 02:45:11 PM
Green Man is still having their summer sale and I just purchased both Outlast and Outlast 2 for a total of 6.80. Hopefully I will be brave enough to complete them.
LOL...never heard of them so I looked on Steam and watched the trailer for Outlast 1. It scared the crap out of me. :-[ Going by the Steam prices you got quite the deal.
^Yeah I had to snatch them up at those prices. Even if I get too frightened to complete them, I can use the money I saved to dry clean my drawers.
We know you got them for the hot, hot night vision dongs.
The what?
You'll find out.
Quote from: Rayfer on July 17, 2020, 03:38:11 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 17, 2020, 02:45:11 PM
Green Man is still having their summer sale and I just purchased both Outlast and Outlast 2 for a total of 6.80. Hopefully I will be brave enough to complete them.
LOL...never heard of them so I looked on Steam and watched the trailer for Outlast 1. It scared the crap out of me. :-[ Going by the Steam prices you got quite the deal.
Never heard of them so I looked on Steam and I own Outlast 1 :idiot2: :hide:.
Must have been a part of a bundle ...
Bwahaha that has been happening to me more and more.
I love horror games and movies and books, but I am not a big fan of gore. I got about half way through Resident Evil Biohazard and while I loved most of it, it started to become too much and I had to stop. I played about an hour of the Resident Evil 2 remake and that was way too gory for me much quicker.
Me wondering if Imperator is worth $17? ...and $1 for AoWIII and EUIV is...not bad.
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Slitherine/Matrix is having a sale on all of their WW1 Titles.
I wrote reviews for Strategic Command WW1 (the new one - JH has had that one for a week, he must be busy). It is very good.
I also did a long AAR for Strategic Command Classic which is on sale for $5. If you don't have this one, it is a tremendous amount of fun for the price.
Commander: The Great War is on sale for $7.50 (I have it, unplayed).
See: https://www.matrixgames.com/inventory/special
Sale ends after Monday.
Magrunner: Dark Pulse
Free to keep when you get it before Aug 27 @ 12:00pm. Some limitations apply. (?)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/209630/Magrunner_Dark_Pulse/
Fun puzzle platformer like Portal but uses magnetics instead.
Indiegala has Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet Edition (https://www.indiegala.com/crackerjack/hearts-of-iron-iv-cadet-edition-on-sale-discounted?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=Hearts_of_Iron_IV_Cadet_Edition__Crackerjack__20200826&utm_medium=email) for $5.99 for the next ~40 hours or so or until they run out of keys (477 left when I posted this).
WB and Paradox both have publisher sales on Steam this weekend, starting today (Sept 24th, 2020).
Assuming we have all the Paradox things already ;) , if anyone has been thinking about picking up the Batman:Arkham series, or the (functionally related) Middle-Earth: Shadow of X series (though I recommend the Arkham series more), now's a good time! The Shadow of Middle-Earth duology is $10 each, and the Arkham Games are all $5 each (City includes all DLC, but the DLC are on sale for Origins and Knight, too).
All the Lego games are also on sale, whether the ip is owned by Warner Brothers or not (for example Marvel).
Gamersgate has OOTP21 for $7.50 (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-OUT-OF-THE-PARK-BASEBALL-21/out-of-the-park-basebal-21) for the next ~25 hours.
Incredible deal!!! Better hurry, only one left!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BBS8B0/ref=pe_848000_537428490_em_1p_3_lm
Quote from: Millipede on October 05, 2020, 01:30:16 PM
Incredible deal!!! Better hurry, only one left!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BBS8B0/ref=pe_848000_537428490_em_1p_3_lm
LoL...wtf?
Humble Bundle having a Slitherine sale:
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/slitherine-publisher-sale/?linkID=&mcID=102:5f7e5ab54ceb4603c15ce3ca:ot:56c3e6f0733462ca89429576:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020_10_08_honorglorysale_2020&utm_content=Banner
The Humble Store is selling Kingdom Come Deliverance Royal Edition for $23.99 (40% off).
https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SFURY/steel-fury-kharkov-1942
Steel Fury - Kharkov 1942 -81% (2,34 €) for the next 2 days.
Bomber Crew is 99 FRICKIN' CENTS @ Fanatical right now.
Quote from: Gusington on October 14, 2020, 02:49:40 PM
Bomber Crew is 99 FRICKIN' CENTS @ Fanatical right now.
I'll wait for it to go back to full price. That way I'll make "He Who Must Not Be Named" happy. ;)
:DD
^Wise MC. hahaha
Big sale at Fanatical. I have Ruiner (4.99), Dead Space 2 (4.79) and Layers of Fear (5.74) in my cart right now. About 150 other games also on sale with some very interesting ones @ good discounts. Beware.
The Steam Halloween Sale has begun. ARISE GAMING DEMONS
Quote from: Gusington on October 29, 2020, 12:40:59 PM
The Steam Halloween Sale has begun. ARISE GAMING DEMONS
and it is payday to boot :D
Good God man
Good luck
The Halloween Sale also includes decent discounts on almost all DCS modules except their newest stuff, by the way.
For the sake of fear. >:D
Think I've mentioned this before but it's worth mentioning again. If your an Amazon Prime member you can get free games. They just changed to Prime Gaming and there's now a new front end you have to download now...yea, yea i know another one but if your a prime member might as well gets some free games. There not all gems but there are some good free games to be had. I've been getting free games for a couple of years now, i don't claim them all but here's a screen shot of my library, haven't bought one game.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50626889941_0df3047ed0_h.jpg)
Quote from: -budd- on November 20, 2020, 08:26:25 PM
Think I've mentioned this before but it's worth mentioning again. If your an Amazon Prime member you can get free games. They just changed to Prime Gaming and there's now a new front end you have to download now...yea, yea i know another one but if your a prime member might as well gets some free games. There not all gems but there are some good free games to be had. I've been getting free games for a couple of years now, i don't claim them all but here's a screen shot of my library, haven't bought one game.
Didn't know this existed, thanks!
Quote from: smittyohio on November 21, 2020, 07:09:53 AM
Quote from: -budd- on November 20, 2020, 08:26:25 PM
Think I've mentioned this before but it's worth mentioning again. If your an Amazon Prime member you can get free games. They just changed to Prime Gaming and there's now a new front end you have to download now...yea, yea i know another one but if your a prime member might as well gets some free games. There not all gems but there are some good free games to be had. I've been getting free games for a couple of years now, i don't claim them all but here's a screen shot of my library, haven't bought one game.
Didn't know this existed, thanks!
Nice! Thanks for the tip.
Steam fall sale started (lasts until December 1).
Happy Thanksgiving !!
Damn. Right now I have in my cart: Plague Tale - Innocence, Phantom Doctrine, Partisans 1941 and Crying Suns for a potential total of 57.46. I told myself that I wouldn't purchase anything else before I upgrade my PC so...somebody stop me.
Quote from: Gusington on November 25, 2020, 01:45:11 PM
Damn. Right now I have in my cart: Plague Tale - Innocence, Phantom Doctrine, Partisans 1941 and Crying Suns for a potential total of 57.46. I told myself that I wouldn't purchase anything else before I upgrade my PC so...somebody stop me.
I'm looking at Partisans too...so far, just got Spellforce III.
Anybody play Greedfall? This is also on my wishlist and steeply discounted.
^I saw Greedfall for ~19.00 @ Green Man. I am interested in it but every so often a review pops up that describes how 'samey' all the game environments are so I don't get it, because I think that would really annoy me after a short while.
Haydee 2 looks like a must buy.
Haydee 2?
Her center of gravity must be...actually, with her build I have no fracking clue where it'd be ???
Just a tip for sale hunters...before you buy directly through Steam or other places, search for it at this site. I have found many cheaper prices this way and the default sites are legit places. They also have a section for the "gray" sites but that is optional, you don't even need to look there.
https://gg.deals/us/
Hmm...
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 25, 2020, 07:03:15 PM
Just a tip for sale hunters...before you buy directly through Steam or other places, search for it at this site. I have found many cheaper prices this way and the default sites are legit places. They also have a section for the "gray" sites but that is optional, you don't even need to look there.
https://gg.deals/us/
+1 and bookmarked. Thanks Grim!
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KARDS - Starter Pack for free today, on December 21st!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1471390/KARDS__Starter_Pack/
Quote from: mbar on December 21, 2020, 01:19:48 PM
KARDS - Starter Pack for free today, on December 21st!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1471390/KARDS__Starter_Pack/
Thanks! Kept getting an error trying to add it to my acct until I realized I'd never downloaded/added the free base game. :-[
I picked up Partisans 1941 @ Fanatical last night for $20.00
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 25, 2020, 07:03:15 PM
Just a tip for sale hunters...before you buy directly through Steam or other places, search for it at this site. I have found many cheaper prices this way and the default sites are legit places. They also have a section for the "gray" sites but that is optional, you don't even need to look there.
https://gg.deals/us/
This website looks pretty shady to me, most sites like this operate by ripping off the game devs with fraudulent buyback claims etc. Like in any other industry, I'd think twice before buying from a storefront that offers "too good to be true" prices, especially one that asks for your Steam login info.
Quote from: al_infierno on December 22, 2020, 12:57:10 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 25, 2020, 07:03:15 PM
Just a tip for sale hunters...before you buy directly through Steam or other places, search for it at this site. I have found many cheaper prices this way and the default sites are legit places. They also have a section for the "gray" sites but that is optional, you don't even need to look there.
https://gg.deals/us/
This website looks pretty shady to me, most sites like this operate by ripping off the game devs with fraudulent buyback claims etc. Like in any other industry, I'd think twice before buying from a storefront that offers "too good to be true" prices, especially one that asks for your Steam login info.
Are you sure you understand what the site does, because I completely disagree. GG Deals is simply a price comparison tool that searches across the internet to display the lowest prices. It does include price listings from both official (legit) stores and "less desirable" keyshops but it's totally up to the customer where you make your purchases. It's just like the "IsThereAnyDeal" website. GG Deals also does not sell anything directly, they provide direct links to the stores actually selling the games where you make the purchases. It does look like that GG Deals does have some coupon arrangements with some of the stores where they offer an additional nominal percentage off but not sure why that is an issue as many internet stores provide incentives for other places linking to them. If you have an issue with that, then don't click the link from within GG deals, just go directly to the site itself that is selling it.
As to signing into the site, that is totally OPTIONAL as I have never done that myself. Only reason you would need to sign in is if you want to receive alerts, create wishlists, etc. Even if someone wanted to login using the Steam account, I don't see that as a big deal as other sites (i.e. greenmangaming, fanatical, humble bundle, etc.) do the same optionally. Many sites also nowadays use Facebook accounts and other logins many people have. And in this case, totally optional so if someone doesn't want to, there is absolutely no need.
At the end of the day, totally everyone's personal choice as to whether to use the site or not, but can't really see how it is considered a potential issue.
Quote from: al_infierno on December 22, 2020, 12:57:10 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 25, 2020, 07:03:15 PM
Just a tip for sale hunters...before you buy directly through Steam or other places, search for it at this site. I have found many cheaper prices this way and the default sites are legit places. They also have a section for the "gray" sites but that is optional, you don't even need to look there.
https://gg.deals/us/
This website looks pretty shady to me, most sites like this operate by ripping off the game devs with fraudulent buyback claims etc. Like in any other industry, I'd think twice before buying from a storefront that offers "too good to be true" prices, especially one that asks for your Steam login info.
This is a similar site but lists only official stores : https://isthereanydeal.com/
Steam Winter Sale has begun. Proceed to panic and scream. I wouldn't try getting in to the store now because it's overrun.
Quote from: Gusington on December 22, 2020, 01:13:18 PM
Steam Winter Sale has begun. Proceed to panic and scream. I wouldn't try getting in to the store now because it's overrun.
And may the GroGod have mercy on our souls (&bank accounts)!
I see, my mistake then I jumped to conclusions. On principle I'd still avoid linking to sites that even include gray market retailers, to avoid giving them more exposure.
Kind of disappointed with the Steam sale so far. Where are all the deep discounts on Triple A titles? Civ 6 is 14.99 on sale. Yes that's 75% off of retail but come on. I want to see it at 9.99.
I would agree that it is a rather lame Steam sale right now.
Most of the items on my Wishlist are "Coming Soon", so no enticements for me this sale. Big pass...
Quote from: Gusington on December 23, 2020, 04:07:43 PM
I would agree that it is a rather lame Steam sale right now.
But you can get a whole entire dollar off Among Us! Think of what you could do with that dollar!
I'm kind of gluttoned up on games already, so I doubt I'll get much this year. (As my memory cackles with disdain against me in the background. ::) :hide: )
Because of my game gluttony with Valhalla, it will have to be some kind of serious discount to get me to even think of anything else.
Gamersgate has OOTP21 (https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-OUT-OF-THE-PARK-BASEBALL-21/out-of-the-park-basebal-21) for $3.75 for the next ~22 hours. :knuppel2:
Star Wars Battlefront II 'Celebration Edition' SP campaign worth it for 12.00?
Quote from: Gusington on December 30, 2020, 11:40:24 AM
Star Wars Battlefront II 'Celebration Edition' SP campaign worth it for 12.00?
There is a good amount of sp content in that game now. I think it's worth it.
^Thanks, for 11.99 what the hey.
Thinking of grabbing Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War for 39.99 as well, but the SP seems a little less there.
GoG is having one of the best RPG sales that I've ever seen.
All of the games are DRM free.
Gog has also changed their software in recent years where you can put save games on their server and pick them up on different machines.
I've been following a bunch of RPG prices in the last 30 days, and this is one of the best sales I've seen in this genre.
See: https://www.gog.com/promo/grand_rpg_sale_2021
^I was looking at the Fallout-like Atom RPG, set in Russia, in that sale.
:D :D :D
Quote from: Gusington on January 22, 2021, 09:47:35 AM
^I was looking at the Fallout-like Atom RPG, set in Russia, in that sale.
I could not get into Atom. I put at least a dozen hours into it, but something never clicked.
UnderRail is amazingly good if you have not played it. It is the best successor to Fallout 2 that I have ever played.
^Thanks AB. I did play UnderRail a few years ago.
I will hold of on Atom, then I think, since I have Metro Exodus right now.
Thanks for the sale alert Gus.
Underail is on my steam wishlist but not on the GoG sale I don't think but i picked up old school looking Avernum 3 for a very reasonable 5.99 as I am really enjoying some older RPG's at the minute. Wasteland 2 is going great having finished Wasteland 3 so Avernum 3 may scratch a similar itch.
Thanks again
Sure thing! I could not get into Wasteland 2 as much as I loved the original when I was a kid. I will make another attempt, some day.
Quote from: Gusington on January 25, 2021, 12:33:28 PM
Sure thing! I could not get into Wasteland 2 as much as I loved the original when I was a kid. I will make another attempt, some day.
Underail now purchased on sale at GoG for peanuts :-)
UnderRail is a game you can play forever, if you want.
I just picked up UnderRail (thanks to you guys) and Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault (75% off!) - I remember playing Allied Assault when it first came out and was blown away by the D-Day scenario. I miss these old MoH games and never picked up Pacific so hopefully it's just as good.
Feel free to send me the receipt.
Quote from: Gusington on January 28, 2021, 12:03:20 PM
Feel free to send me the receipt.
My lack of self-control should not be another man's burden :)) I should have never entered this thread though, my wallet is going to cry.
Good call on holding off from Atom BTW. As a massive STALKER/Fallout/Metro fan, I was excited to play but it just didn't give me the same great experiences as those games did.
^On that note I am about 2/3 of the way through Metro Exodus. Very good game...the Soviet atmosphere is real and palpable. Doesn't run so well...I get crashes on a brand new system occasionally...but still great fun.
Have no qualms about sending the receipt on to me, btw...I just further forward them to RyanE anyway.
Slitherine/Matrix is having 60% off all Order of Battle: WW2 expansions to mark the release of their newest expansion: Allies Defiant.
I'm on the last scenario of Allies Defiant (press release copy) and it is either the most challenging or tied with US Pacific as the most challenging scenarios they have ever released. In Allies Defiant you are playing Great Britain in Western Europe - North Africa from 1939 - 1942. You have a lot of fighting retreats - which are a challenge to your skills.
That does sound...challenging.
Apologies if this has been posted already.
Radio Commander (base game and Squad Management DLC) are on sale on Steam for $6.78. I never played this game, but for less than the cost of a carne asada burrito I figure it's worth a shot.
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Terraforming Mars.
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$3.99 USD (90% off) seems insanely cheep for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
https://store.steampowered.com/app/418240/Shadow_Tactics_Blades_of_the_Shogun/
Great game!
A $1 for
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. O0
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Slitherine weekend sale on Steam.
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_weekend
Quote from: al_infierno on February 26, 2021, 03:52:01 AM
Slitherine weekend sale on Steam.
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/slitherine_weekend
To add to this, and I know DW2 is due out sometime in the near future but
Distant Worlds Universe for $5.99 is an absolute steal for anyone who hasn't jumped in on it yet. So much base game and then the mods.
Big sale, including a metric ton of strategy and tactical games, over at GOG.
Upcoming strategy behemoth Humankind, from Amplitude, is on pre-order sale @ Fanatical for about $41.00.
Stellaris for $1 :idiot2: at HumbleBundle
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Crusader Kings III on sale for 28.00 @ MacGameStore (standard edition)...I may bite for that one.
Quote from: Gusington on March 13, 2021, 01:59:19 PM
Crusader Kings III on sale for 28.00 @ MacGameStore (standard edition)...I may bite for that one.
Just to be safe I would go for
WingameStore (it should have the same price).
https://www.wingamestore.com/product/11676/Crusader-Kings-III/
^I didn't even know that existed. FWIW I've made purchases from the Mac store and never had any issues.
On sale @ Gamesplanet right now is Greedfall for 18.00 and A Plague Tale for 12.00. I think I will finally pick up A Plague Tale for that price.
Additionally Dark Souls III and its season pass are on sale over @ Gamesplanet, I got both together for under 25.00 last night instead of either Greedfall or A Plague Tale.
https://www.matrixgames.com/inventory/special
(https://www.slitherine.com/images/discounts/89/discount_imagematrixgames.jpg)
The coupon does not apply to the following titles: War in the East 2, Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations - 1941, Armored Brigade Nation Pack: Czechoslovakia – Netherlands or Fantasy General II: Evolution
Homeworld Remastered Collection for $1 on Fanatical (https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-all-stars-bundle?aff_track=CJ&CJEVENT=a8639eb0995f11eb83aa008e0a82b832&utm_source=CJ&cj_pid=6305441&cj_aid=13212017)
Wow that's a lot of gaming for pennies.
I missed it when it came out, but I've been eyeing Unity of Command II for a while now and just noticed it on sale on Steam. Think I might check this out, really looks nice from some reviews I had seen. Any one enjoying it?
Quote from: endfire79 on April 21, 2021, 06:21:35 PM
I missed it when it came out, but I've been eyeing Unity of Command II for a while now and just noticed it on sale on Steam. Think I might check this out, really looks nice from some reviews I had seen. Any one enjoying it?
Yes, UoC2 is delightful. It's the modern successor to Panzer Corps.
Nice, thanks al_infierno. I've been looking for something like SSG's Battles in Normandy/Italy and TOAW but a bit more recent and modern looking. Don't get me wrong - I like both those series styles and layouts (I adored SSG's design), but some of them were getting kind of finicky to use on Windows10. Saw some vids on Youtube and UoC2 seems to have a good vibe.
DCS Weekend Sale over on Steam. ~$1500 to pick up all the DLCs :crazy2:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World_Steam_Edition/
Quote from: steve58 on April 22, 2021, 02:39:16 PM
DCS Weekend Sale over on Steam. ~$1500 to pick up all the DLCs :crazy2:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World_Steam_Edition/
And I already have most of them :o (and I'm know there are more like me on this site !)
The first step to recovery is admitting you are addicted >:D.
75% off Ghost Recon Breakpoint for the next 12 hours! $15 for the base game or $30 for ultimate.
Big sale over at GOG including all the Might & Magic series. So, which of the Heroes of M&M was the best? And does it stand-up to more modern games of today?
Quote from: Sir Slash on May 25, 2021, 11:06:47 AM
Big sale over at GOG including all the Might & Magic series. So, which of the Heroes of M&M was the best? And does it stand-up to more modern games of today?
I believe 3 was the best of the series, but not certain as it's been a while.
Quote from: Sir Slash on May 25, 2021, 11:06:47 AM
Big sale over at GOG including all the Might & Magic series. So, which of the Heroes of M&M was the best? And does it stand-up to more modern games of today?
I've played all of them - but always come back to Heroes of Might & Magic 3. There are also quite a few add on campaigns for MM3.
The only real drawback of the game is you have to have minions collect troops & materials every single month. That is sort of mindless and cannot be written into the system.
Since it is turn based, faster/slower machines do not make any difference.
With gog - you can now play this on a very old laptop when you travel.
M&M 3 Still seems to be the pick of the litter after all these years. Thanks guys.
Quote from: Sir Slash on May 25, 2021, 09:29:33 PM
M&M 3 Still seems to be the pick of the litter after all these years. Thanks guys.
Make sure you get the HD mod for M&M3 https://sites.google.com/site/heroes3hd/ (https://sites.google.com/site/heroes3hd/)
It makes playing on modern machines nice and smooth, assuming that's what you want. :bd:
All of the Order of Battle DLCs are on sale on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Slitherine/sale/orderofbattle?utm_source=Matrix+Games+Master&utm_campaign=08fd9472ae-panzer-corps-2-clive_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d2dfdfd653-08fd9472ae-87833677&mc_cid=08fd9472ae&mc_eid=06f14c933c) until May 27th, 10 AM PST.
On Steam, add Company of Heroes 2 and Company of Heroes 2 Ardennes Assault for free to your account: Buy Company of Heroes 2, Company of Heroes 2 Ardennes Assault - Limited Free Promotional Package/ (https://store.steampowered.com/sub/582839/)
Thx Wally.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/424840/Little_Nightmares/
Little Nightmares free until may 30th.
Wizards and Warlords on sale at Steam for $7.50
https://gaming.amazon.com/home (games with Prime tab)
Battlefield 4 is free (Origin key) if you have a Amazon Prime account.
Claim your copy before June 21st.
^That's awesome! Thanks for the tip, I'll have to log into my Prime account and take advantage of this.
Battlefield 4! The best of the series!
GOG's summer sale has begun!
<:-) <:-) <:-)
You're going to have to summarize the "must haves" from GoG. That library is yuuuuuge.
106 pages of PC gaming!
Ok I started drinking (beer) about 20 minutes ago and made the mistake of perusing the GOG sale...somebody stop me
Quote from: Gusington on June 11, 2021, 04:50:16 PM
Ok I started drinking (beer) about 20 minutes ago and made the mistake of perusing the GOG sale...somebody stop me
I'd never try stopping you drinking beer so you must mean perusing GoG games. I just put Hegemony III in my cart but haven't pulled to trigger. I enjoyed the first one but got distracted by the next shiny game and never got back to it. Just like I bought Wizards and Warlords last week and may not get around to playing until the dev is done with it.
^I'm rocking all out to Soundgarden and still perusing. You sir are an enabler!! I too have a Hegemony game in my cart! (Hegemony Wars of Ancient Greece).
Listen to this code!
All the titles of your games?
Only a haiku.
I'm pretty sure I saw Battle Brothers on there. I had never even considered it until Al's post.
^ Well worth checking out, awesome tactical battles and great emergent sandbox storytelling. It's basically like Mount and Blade but with tactical combat, and the worlds are procedurally generated but I'm always fairly impressed with how they turn out. The game is hard as balls so consider trying it on Beginner first.
So in my cart @ GOG I now have:
- Comanche vs. Hokum 1.19
- GreedFall 16.99
- Observer 20.99
- A Plague Tale 11.24
- Hegemony Gold, Wars of Ancient Greece 3.74
- Ghostrunner 14.99
Total: 69.14
No doubt I will take a few out of the cart and also check out Battle Brothers...
Does it pass the test?
"Comanche versus Hokum":
seven syllables. :hide: >:D
Hegemony Gold...
(Comanche versus Hokum)
...Wars of Ancient Greece.
:bd:
JTS has 25% off most games again.
GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/emperor_of_the_fading_suns) has the classic Emperor of the Fading Suns on sale for $4.19.
Quote from: steve58 on June 25, 2021, 01:29:25 PM
GOG (https://www.gog.com/game/emperor_of_the_fading_suns) has the classic Emperor of the Fading Suns on sale for $4.19.
Thanks- I still have an original boxed copy with floppies. Now I have a digital one as well.
Fanatical has Distant Worlds Universe for $5.99 (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/distant-worlds-universe) for the next ~17 hours. Great deal if you don't already have it.
How well does Emperor of the Fading Suns work on Win 10?
Quote from: Uberhaus on June 26, 2021, 06:52:02 PM
How well does Emperor of the Fading Suns work on Win 10?
It runs just fine in Win10.
Thank you.
Decent little bundle up on HumbleBundle right now.
40K Gladius & DLC, Battlestar Galactica, Field of Glory II, Strat Command, Distant Worlds: Universe, and MoM Classic.
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/unleash-destruction?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_1_c_unleashdestruction_bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/games/unleash-destruction?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_1_c_unleashdestruction_bundle)
Idont know if anybody has seen this, but humblebundle has a really cheap bundle offering for £8
Exclusive 15% Off Discount for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
84% Positive on Steam
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Tyranids
80% Positive on Steam
DLC
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Fortification Pack
77% Positive on Steam
DLC
Strategic Command WWII: World at War
Field of Glory II
91% Positive on Steam
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
96% Positive on Steam
Distant Worlds: Universe
72% Positive on Steam
Master of Magic Classic
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We've teamed up with Slitherine to bring you a bundle brimming with battle! Get stuck into some delightfully destructive games like Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War with two huge DLCs, Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, and an exclusive 15% off discount for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, the lowest price available anywhere. Plus, your purchase helps support a charity of your choice!
just noticed SDR has told you, sorry, i read the first page of the thread instead of the last
^thats a fantastic deal.
Humblebundle has a new bundle for £8
EVE: Valkyrie – Warzone
VR Support
Heliborne Collection
OST available in game folder after installation.
War Thunder - USA Pacific Campaign (YP-38
First time purchase only*
VR Support
DLC
War Thunder - Japanese Pacific Campaign
First time purchase only*
VR Support
DLC
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Overload
VR Support
Elite Dangerous elite now comes with the horrison dlc included,
VR Support
SimplePlanes
https://www.bluesnews.com/s/238859/battlefield-1-free-with-prime-battlefield-v-giveaway-next-month
https://gaming.amazon.com/loot/battlefield1?
Amazon is now offering Battlefield 1 for free on Prime Gaming for Amazon Prime subscribers. The World War I shooter is yours to keep on Origin if you claim it between now and August 4th.
EA is not done with these giveaways, as the listing says to check back on August 2nd for a Battlefield V giveaway.
^That's good news. I already have Battlefield 1 on PC and it is a good game. I recommend it to all FPS fans out there.
For those who have Battlefield 1 on Steam, Battlefield 1 Shortcut Kit: Vehicle Bundle (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1314765/Battlefield_1_Shortcut_Kit_Vehicle_Bundle/) is free to keep when you get it before Jul 29 @ 1:00pm.
Factus Games is having a sale until Aug 31 (https://factusgames.com/collections/all?ct=t%28Newsletter+September+2020_COPY_01%29&mc_cid=d280abdc1a&mc_eid=7eb5553a6a).
In case you don't recognize the name, its the developer of the Making History series. I'm tempted to get his updated WW1 game (Making History: The First World War) :-\
^What's the current word on the street on that WWI game?
Quote from: Gusington on August 13, 2021, 08:41:12 AM
^What's the current word on the street on that WWI game?
Was going to ask the same question....do the updates in the new game make it worth buying?
Quote from: Rayfer on August 13, 2021, 09:20:19 AM
Quote from: Gusington on August 13, 2021, 08:41:12 AM
^What's the current word on the street on that WWI game?
Was going to ask the same question....do the updates in the new game make it worth buying?
I inquired about this in various forums and couldn't really get a straight answer. In the end, I was able to piece together a list of changes that didn't make me feel that buying the same game again was worth it. YMMV.
^Yeah that's what I expected. I periodically check out the game - it seems like a good teaching tool but not really a particularly fun game.
Here is a list of some of the changes from the dev (https://steamcommunity.com/app/959150/discussions/0/4224890554451202836/#c4224890554452827681). Its about a year old, so there may be other changes.
Hehe, "new features". That's informative. Also artillery attacks from a region away. That seems crazy given the game scale. Maybe means adjacent regions to simulate bombardment. I have the original but have barely played it.
Lone echo is £8 today 75% off on oculus store
Humankind 30% off pre-release sale on Fanatical https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/humankind-digital-deluxe-edition?ref=networkn&tm_subid1=pcgamesn
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/survios
vr sale 90% off, dont know how long it will run for
humblebundle are having a summer sale, but i dont know for how long, VR apps are on sale just got the exorcist all 5 chapters for £13
How do you like those Exorcist games? I've heard some good things about them.
https://www.gog.com/game/ultimate_adom_caverns_of_chaos
ultimate ADOM , 3D now
Quote from: Gusington on August 23, 2021, 12:12:19 PM
How do you like those Exorcist games? I've heard some good things about them.
just done chapter 1, and I was holding the cross up to ward stuff off, its great!
^I would get a VR set just for those if they are all worth it. I've heard/read some good reviews on them, kinda surprisingly! I think there's five Exorcist VR games in total.
(https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1156250/ss_fbb0ed3d298b9c8aac28421fec284a4ca4603be9.1920x1080.jpg?t=1608395201)
Quote from: Gusington on August 27, 2021, 08:18:29 AM
^I would get a VR set just for those if they are all worth it. I've heard/read some good reviews on them, kinda surprisingly! I think there's five Exorcist VR games in total.
I'll be totally honest with you...I got Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners for VR and I actually uninstalled because I found it too God damn scary. I can't believe I'm admitting that publicly, but that is what VR done right can do to you. Only game I have ever uninstalled because I was too damn scared to play it. lol :-[
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 27, 2021, 08:58:14 AM
Quote from: Gusington on August 27, 2021, 08:18:29 AM
^I would get a VR set just for those if they are all worth it. I've heard/read some good reviews on them, kinda surprisingly! I think there's five Exorcist VR games in total.
I'll be totally honest with you...I got Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners for VR and I actually uninstalled because I found it too God damn scary. I can't believe I'm admitting that publicly, but that is what VR done right can do to you. Only game I have ever uninstalled because I was too damn scared to play it. lol :-[
Have you tried Alien Isolation with the VR mod?
https://vrscout.com/news/alien-isolation-vr-free-for-limited-time/
This Mod brings current generation VR support to the game Alien: Isolation : https://github.com/Nibre/MotherVR
Are you sh*tting me JH?
Just yesterday I posted about The Forgotten City and how it creeped me out because of its 'vibes' and claustrophobic feeling so I stopped playing. Not even VR either!
I'd probably lay a brick in my pants in some of these VR horror games, then...
Quote from: Gusington on August 27, 2021, 09:53:31 AM
I'd probably lay a brick in my pants in some of these VR horror games, then...
Dude...you have no idea.
:-[
Quote from: Pete Dero on August 27, 2021, 09:33:27 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on August 27, 2021, 08:58:14 AM
Quote from: Gusington on August 27, 2021, 08:18:29 AM
^I would get a VR set just for those if they are all worth it. I've heard/read some good reviews on them, kinda surprisingly! I think there's five Exorcist VR games in total.
I'll be totally honest with you...I got Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners for VR and I actually uninstalled because I found it too God damn scary. I can't believe I'm admitting that publicly, but that is what VR done right can do to you. Only game I have ever uninstalled because I was too damn scared to play it. lol :-[
Have you tried Alien Isolation with the VR mod?
https://vrscout.com/news/alien-isolation-vr-free-for-limited-time/
This Mod brings current generation VR support to the game Alien: Isolation : https://github.com/Nibre/MotherVR
I had the pancake 2D version I think on the xbox, but I would buy a VR version if it was on steam not a mod
The pancake version of Alien: Isolation was horrifying! I can't imagine a VR version...
"Pancake version"? LOL, that's the first time I've heard that! That's bloody brilliant! :DD
Quote from: Toonces on August 27, 2021, 12:22:13 PM
"Pancake version"? LOL, that's the first time I've heard that! That's bloody brilliant! :DD
I cant claim credit for the food, its been used in youtube VR videos , but its sure good with syrup :)
I'm gonna start using 'pancake version.' I like it as much as I when I see people calling their phone or pc a potato.
Get your free copy of Far Cry 3 on Ubisoft Connect PC now before September 11th!
https://register.ubisoft.com/far-cry-3/en-US
Surviving Mars free on Steam. Free to keep when you get it before Sep 8 @ 1:00pm.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/Surviving_Mars/
Thanks steve58. Downloading it now! :notworthy:
Quote from: steve58 on September 07, 2021, 03:10:14 PM
Surviving Mars free on Steam. Free to keep when you get it before Sep 8 @ 1:00pm.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/Surviving_Mars/
Missed this DLC also being free: https://store.steampowered.com/app/801690/Surviving_Mars_Mysteries_Resupply_Pack/
May not be much interest in this since DW2 is coming soonTM, but Distant Worlds: Universe (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/distant-worlds-universe) is on sale over at Fanatical for $7.79 for the next ~44 hours.
The original Pacific General (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1741130/Pacific_General/), Fantasy General (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1741120/Fantasy_General/), and War Wind II: Human Onslaught (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1741150/War_Wind_II_Human_Onslaught/) are now available (and on sale) at Steam.
The original War Wind (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1741140/War_Wind/) is also available and free.
Big wargame sale at Gamesplanet for the next few days:
https://us.gamesplanet.com/games/offers
HighFleet on sale @ Steam for 23.99 right now.
Humble Bundle has a bunch of Tropico's bundled up for $12. I just grabbed the collection since I've been wanting to play Tropico for years.
Now you too can experience the joy of the Laziest Workforce in the World Simulator :clap:
To be clear, Tropico is a fantastic and unique game, but if you're not familiar with the "lazy workers" meme, you will be soon enough :)
Slitherine/Matrixgames sale over on HumbleBundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/slitherine-publisher-sale/).
Command Modern Operations for $40
Carrier Deck for $1.89
...and lots more.
I see Days Gone on sale for 34.00 over at Green Man and it has unusually high reviews on Steam. It's also perfect for spooky season which officially begins tomorrow. Anyone own it?
Amazon Prime members may want to head over to the Prime Gaming Hub where your October freebies are now available.
https://gaming.amazon.com/home
This months freebies :
STAR WARS: Squadrons on Origin
Ghostrunner: Full Game for PC on GOG.com
Alien: Isolation - Full Game on Epic Games Store
Whiskey & Zombies: Great Southern Zombie Escape
Wallace & Gromit: The Bogey Man
Wallace & Gromit: Muzzled!
Secret Files 3
Song of Horror Complete Edition
Tiny Robots Recharged
Blue Fire
Wallace & Gromit: The Last Resort
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
Wallace & Gromit: Fright of the Bumblebees
Humble Bundle has Play Pink the Best of Asmodee Games https://www.humblebundle.com/games/play-pink-best-asmodee-digital Boardgames like Ticket to Ride, Carcasonne, Pandemic and Small World but more importantly Scythe, Game of Thrones and Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace.
Posted my extras in Game giveaways and freebies.
GoG.com is having a sale on some RPGs. Of note, Darkest Dungeon is on sale for like $3.74. That's a no-brainer must purchase IMO. The DLCs are discounted, too.
God of War coming to PC on January 14, 2022.
Quote from: Pete Dero on October 03, 2021, 01:18:25 PM
Amazon Prime members may want to head over to the Prime Gaming Hub where your October freebies are now available.
https://gaming.amazon.com/home
This months freebies :
STAR WARS: Squadrons on Origin
Ghostrunner: Full Game for PC on GOG.com
Alien: Isolation - Full Game on Epic Games Store
Whiskey & Zombies: Great Southern Zombie Escape
Wallace & Gromit: The Bogey Man
Wallace & Gromit: Muzzled!
Secret Files 3
Song of Horror Complete Edition
Tiny Robots Recharged
Blue Fire
Wallace & Gromit: The Last Resort
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
Wallace & Gromit: Fright of the Bumblebees
Nice tip! I claimed Star Wars Squadrons. Woot!
A Plague Tale: Innocence on sale for 9.99 at Steam right now. Finally buying it :)
I picked up the expansions for Grim Dawn as I've been plunking a ton of time into that lately.
Criminally underrated / under appreciated game.
^Yeah I loved it long time a few years ago.
Microsoft has Game Pass on sale again. $1 for 3 Months (https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/p/pc-1-month/CFQ7TTC0KGQ8?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=lw9MynSeamY&ranSiteID=lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw&epi=lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2200057_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__wbx0kdfuxwkfqhnakk0sohzncm2xox9ahtwdpwu300%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw%29%28%29&irclickid=_wbx0kdfuxwkfqhnakk0sohzncm2xox9ahtwdpwu300&activetab=pivot:overviewtab).
Question for those who use it. Do the games get changed up very often? I looked through the list and out of 200+, only saw maybe 4-5 I'd want to check out.
fine print: Subscription continues automatically at $9.99/mo. unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms. Requires Windows 10 (v1903) or higher and the Xbox app to play PC games.
Quote from: steve58 on November 02, 2021, 02:36:57 PM
Microsoft has Game Pass on sale again. $1 for 3 Months (https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/p/pc-1-month/CFQ7TTC0KGQ8?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=lw9MynSeamY&ranSiteID=lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw&epi=lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2200057_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__wbx0kdfuxwkfqhnakk0sohzncm2xox9ahtwdpwu300%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw%29%28%29&irclickid=_wbx0kdfuxwkfqhnakk0sohzncm2xox9ahtwdpwu300&activetab=pivot:overviewtab).
Question for those who use it. Do the games get changed up very often? I looked through the list and out of 200+, only saw maybe 4-5 I'd want to check out.
fine print: Subscription continues automatically at $9.99/mo. unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms. Requires Windows 10 (v1903) or higher and the Xbox app to play PC games.
Certainly worth $3 to try for 3 months)
More and more new games are releasing there and at times they do remove games. The way I look at it, if you were going to buy 3-4 premium games during a year, then recommend doing it as then you have access to a bunch more games beyond that. I haven't been disappointed yet, plus I have an XBOX where I can get games for it as well.
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 02, 2021, 02:54:24 PM
Quote from: steve58 on November 02, 2021, 02:36:57 PM
Microsoft has Game Pass on sale again. $1 for 3 Months (https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/p/pc-1-month/CFQ7TTC0KGQ8?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=lw9MynSeamY&ranSiteID=lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw&epi=lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2200057_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__wbx0kdfuxwkfqhnakk0sohzncm2xox9ahtwdpwu300%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw%29%28%29&irclickid=_wbx0kdfuxwkfqhnakk0sohzncm2xox9ahtwdpwu300&activetab=pivot:overviewtab).
Question for those who use it. Do the games get changed up very often? I looked through the list and out of 200+, only saw maybe 4-5 I'd want to check out.
fine print: Subscription continues automatically at $9.99/mo. unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms. Requires Windows 10 (v1903) or higher and the Xbox app to play PC games.
Certainly worth $3 to try for 3 months)
More and more new games are releasing there and at times they do remove games. The way I look at it, if you were going to buy 3-4 premium games during a year, then recommend doing it as then you have access to a bunch more games beyond that. I haven't been disappointed yet, plus I have an XBOX where I can get games for it as well.
What is the normal price?
Quote from: FlickJax on November 03, 2021, 03:11:32 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on November 02, 2021, 02:54:24 PM
Quote from: steve58 on November 02, 2021, 02:36:57 PM
Microsoft has Game Pass on sale again. $1 for 3 Months (https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/p/pc-1-month/CFQ7TTC0KGQ8?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=lw9MynSeamY&ranSiteID=lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw&epi=lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2200057_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__wbx0kdfuxwkfqhnakk0sohzncm2xox9ahtwdpwu300%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28lw9MynSeamY-d3XtS4OnRwQS38pTpG3.Uw%29%28%29&irclickid=_wbx0kdfuxwkfqhnakk0sohzncm2xox9ahtwdpwu300&activetab=pivot:overviewtab).
Question for those who use it. Do the games get changed up very often? I looked through the list and out of 200+, only saw maybe 4-5 I'd want to check out.
fine print: Subscription continues automatically at $9.99/mo. unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms. Requires Windows 10 (v1903) or higher and the Xbox app to play PC games.
Certainly worth $3 to try for 3 months)
More and more new games are releasing there and at times they do remove games. The way I look at it, if you were going to buy 3-4 premium games during a year, then recommend doing it as then you have access to a bunch more games beyond that. I haven't been disappointed yet, plus I have an XBOX where I can get games for it as well.
What is the normal price?
Depends which plan, you can see comparison here. $14.99 a month if you get the top plan that includes pc and Xbox, while $9.99 per month if you select a pc or Xbox only plan. So basically 120-180 per year depending on which you prefer. Since most initially released top games are around $60 each, if you buy 2 or 3 of those usually a year, alone makes it worth it. Not to mention having access to a bunch more. Of course I know some people concerned about not owning the games so that is a factor, but for me I don't usually end up playing these games for years anyway.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/compare-xbox-game-pass-plans
Cheers Grim
Amazon's Prime Gaming Hub reveals new freebies for Prime Gaming (Amazon Prime) subscribers.
Dragon Age: Inquisition on Origin. Offer ends Nov 30.
Control Ultimate Edition: Full Game for PC on GOG.com. Offer ends Dec 1.
Rise of the Tomb Raider - Full Game + Bonus Content on Epic Games Store. Offer ends Nov 14.
Puzzle Agent 2. Offer ends Dec 1.
Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos. Offer ends Dec 1.
Secret Files: Sam Peters. Offer ends Dec 1.
BAFL - Brakes Are For Losers. Offer ends Dec 1.
Liberated. Offer ends Dec 1.
Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter. Offer ends Dec 1.
https://gaming.amazon.com/home
Fanatical has Command: Modern Operations keys for Steam (only) on sale at 60% off for 2 days 16 hours more as of posting.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-operations
Approx US $29.33, making it the best price ever according to isthereanydeal.com. I will note you won't get a matrix/slitherine key.
Showing as $31.99 here in the States, but still best price. I doubt Matrixgames/Slitherine will beat this price during the holiday sale. Tempting...
Quote from: Pete Dero on November 03, 2021, 12:10:22 PM
Amazon's Prime Gaming Hub reveals new freebies for Prime Gaming (Amazon Prime) subscribers.
Dragon Age: Inquisition on Origin. Offer ends Nov 30.
Control Ultimate Edition: Full Game for PC on GOG.com. Offer ends Dec 1.
Rise of the Tomb Raider - Full Game + Bonus Content on Epic Games Store. Offer ends Nov 14.
Puzzle Agent 2. Offer ends Dec 1.
Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos. Offer ends Dec 1.
Secret Files: Sam Peters. Offer ends Dec 1.
BAFL - Brakes Are For Losers. Offer ends Dec 1.
Liberated. Offer ends Dec 1.
Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter. Offer ends Dec 1.
https://gaming.amazon.com/home
Thanks PD....I grabbed Control, downloading it now.
^Control is a great, bizarre title. Get ready for a nutty ride!
So Cyberpunk 2077 is 50% off on both GOG and Humble for the next week or so.
At that price I feel good taking the plunge.
^I saw that too, and JH loved it. But I'm not ready yet.
Epic games has a free game being offered on the 25 on retro arcade games.
Quote from: demjansk1942 on November 23, 2021, 04:28:34 AM
Epic games has a free game being offered on the 25 on retro arcade games.
demjansk1942, do you have a link? Thx
Quote from: steve58 on November 23, 2021, 09:51:15 AM
Quote from: demjansk1942 on November 23, 2021, 04:28:34 AM
Epic games has a free game being offered on the 25 on retro arcade games.
demjansk1942, do you have a link? Thx
I wouldn't get too excited. It's a "welcome pack" for a free to play upcoming game called Antstream Arcade. $14.99 worth of "gems" that are in-game currency to play the games. Looks like a typical freemium scam, at best.
:-[
Thx Sigwolf.
I downloaded and was looking for the game in my library and couldn't find it. I realized that it was gems! What the hell are gems? I thought it was old games available. I got scammed on that one, at least it didn't cost me any money but need to read more carefully. Sorry guys
They did have a free game of hunting
FYI that the game Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is free until the 14th to download and keep on Steam: Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (https://store.steampowered.com/app/204450/Call_of_Juarez_Gunslinger/)
Is the bundle worth picking up? I've never played Dying Light.
Quote from: Toonces on December 09, 2021, 09:40:28 PM
Is the bundle worth picking up? I've never played Dying Light.
The Techland bundle? Ehh. Gunslinger is awesome, but you can get it for free. The first two COJ's are good, but very dated. If you don't have the nostalgia factor, I'm not sure they're worth a playthrough today. Dying Light is a lot of fun. The rest of the bundle is meh.
Best bet, Dying Light Platinum for $14.99 and Gunslinger for free, and save some money on skipping the rest of the bundle.
I think Prison Architect is free for the next week on Epic.
Quote from: WallysWorld on December 09, 2021, 08:53:52 PM
FYI that the game Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is free until the 14th to download and keep on Steam: Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (https://store.steampowered.com/app/204450/Call_of_Juarez_Gunslinger/)
Thanks for the heads up...grabbed it for free this morning.
GOG- Winter Sale has begun!
Star Trek: Armada I and II have landed.
Also giveaway Blades of the Shogun!
https://www.gog.com/
^-^
CoJ: Gunslinger is an awesome little Western shooter, quite a rarity on PC these days. Well worth the time.
Steam should have one soon, correct?
Quote from: demjansk1942 on December 14, 2021, 04:00:44 AM
Steam should have one soon, correct?
Expected to be December 22 thru January 5th
Thanks Grim for the reply and answer. Not sure if I will be getting anything, but I like to look.
Epic has OOTP 22 for $4.99 (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/out-of-the-park-baseball-22).
Thanks Steve, wow didn't even see this on Epic, good find, did you see 2042 free weekend and reduced price, still not getting
Quote from: steve58 on December 17, 2021, 08:01:45 PM
Epic has OOTP 22 for $4.99 (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/out-of-the-park-baseball-22).
Bought this a long time ago, not had one in a while... Is it like football manager (Soccer) that gets needlessly more complex every year... I find it takes away the relaxing fun element?
Quote from: FlickJax on December 20, 2021, 03:36:38 AM
Quote from: steve58 on December 17, 2021, 08:01:45 PM
Epic has OOTP 22 for $4.99 (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/out-of-the-park-baseball-22).
Bought this a long time ago, not had one in a while... Is it like football manager (Soccer) that gets needlessly more complex every year... I find it takes away the relaxing fun element?
It has options and QuickStarts to setup things to your liking. But to be honest, I have purchased just about every version although I have t really played it much since version 6 or so. Even with the ability to customize, I still find it a little big to play and version 6 was before it started to really expand, just seemed simpler. With that said, it certainly is the king of management baseball and worth a few dollars especially.
One of the features of OOTP I enjoy is what is called Perfect Team. It is like fantasy baseball, except there is a list of current and historical players to choose from. Perfect Team is easy to play and enjoy without the more in-depth commitment from the main part of OOTP.
In Perfect Team, you are given a random team that is automatically put in a league where it plays a full season. Games are run every 20 min or so. You manage the rosters, and can tweak strategy (base stealing? bunting?). You also accumulate points as the season progresses, and there are extra large point hauls for special events like no-hitters for example.
The points you can use to buy and sell players on a market. Need a better Short Stop and can't afford the one you want? Sell some guys on reserve to get the points first. You can also buy "packs" of baseball cards...they are random...contain many mediocre players...but also have a few hidden gems. Every now and then, the game even "gifts" you some packs.
At the end of the season, teams on top of their leagues are promoted to the next highest league, or demoted if they have not played well.
Perfect Team can be played quickly. I usually play in the morning before work. It takes me about 10 or 15 min to check how my batters and pitchers did in recent games. The game has a bunch of in-depth information available on each game played, but I usually just look at the key stats; Runs Batted In (RBI), Strike Outs (K)
Of course, you can also buy your way into the game, and I am certain that the players at the top have opened their wallets more than a few times. I bought some "points" early on, but have been happy just play with the point I "earn."
There is a nice historical feel to the Perfect Team part of OOTP and it is a good way to "get to know" historical players. My current team has Monte Irvin in Left Field batting .320, Rogers Hornsby at Second Base with 25 home runs for the season, with Zack Wheeler and Smoky Joe Wood as pillars of the pitching staff.
IMHO, Perfect Team alone is worth the price of admission.
Quote from: ArizonaTank on December 20, 2021, 11:05:28 AM
One of the features of OOTP I enjoy is what is called Perfect Team. It is like fantasy baseball, except there is a list of current and historical players to choose from. Perfect Team is easy to play and enjoy without the more in-depth commitment from the main part of OOTP.
In Perfect Team, you are given a random team that is automatically put in a league where it plays a full season. Games are run every 20 min or so. You manage the rosters, and can tweak strategy (base stealing? bunting?). You also accumulate points as the season progresses, and there are extra large point hauls for special events like no-hitters for example.
The points you can use to buy and sell players on a market. Need a better Short Stop and can't afford the one you want? Sell some guys on reserve to get the points first. You can also buy "packs" of baseball cards...they are random...contain many mediocre players...but also have a few hidden gems. Every now and then, the game even "gifts" you some packs.
At the end of the season, teams on top of their leagues are promoted to the next highest league, or demoted if they have not played well.
Perfect Team can be played quickly. I usually play in the morning before work. It takes me about 10 or 15 min to check how my batters and pitchers did in recent games. The game has a bunch of in-depth information available on each game played, but I usually just look at the key stats; Runs Batted In (RBI), Strike Outs (K)
Of course, you can also buy your way into the game, and I am certain that the players at the top have opened their wallets more than a few times. I bought some "points" early on, but have been happy just play with the point I "earn."
There is a nice historical feel to the Perfect Team part of OOTP and it is a good way to "get to know" historical players. My current team has Monte Irvin in Left Field batting .320, Rogers Hornsby at Second Base with 25 home runs for the season, with Zack Wheeler and Smoky Joe Wood as pillars of the pitching staff.
IMHO, Perfect Team alone is worth the price of admission.
Thanks Guys, I think you have convinced me... being a Brit I am no expert on baseball but always like it from afar :)
Quote from: FlickJax on December 21, 2021, 04:35:18 AM
being a Brit I am no expert on baseball
It's like cricket, but simpler >:D.
Quote from: Pete Dero on December 21, 2021, 05:04:29 AM
Quote from: FlickJax on December 21, 2021, 04:35:18 AM
being a Brit I am no expert on baseball
It's like cricket, but simpler >:D.
LOL Cricket is the easiest game in the world... only has 2 bases ;)
Was utterly entranced by cricket the one time a hotel I stayed in had a dedicated TV channel for it; close enough to known sports by me to be a smidge familiar yet different all the same.
Free in-game items and free games now available for Amazon Prime subscribers, yours to keep if you claim them this month.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (EA Origin Key)
Total War: WARHAMMER (Epic key)
World War Z: Aftermath (Amazon Games App)
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered (Amazon Games App)
WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship (Amazon Games App)
Abandon Ship (Amazon Games App)
Paper Beast - Folded Edition (Amazon Games App)
In Other Waters (Amazon Games App)
Two Point Hospital (Amazon Games App)
https://gaming.amazon.com/home
Matrix/Slitherine has a Steam weekend sale going on...quite a few titles if you don't already have them.
I'm old and hopeless so I deleted my post. I just echoed what Rayfer posted. So move along, nothing to see here. :idiot2:
^Don't be so hard on your self :2funny:
:timeout: ^ He said, 'hard on'. :2funny:
^I knew that would happen and I knew you would make it happen.
Sorry it took me so long. I feel too naughty to do it while I'm in Church.
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 11, 2022, 12:59:53 PM
:timeout: ^ He said, 'hard on'. :2funny:
Okay, so it has been over 4 hours since Gus made that comment and I'm still in that predicament. Should I call a doctor? :-[
Quote from: MC on February 11, 2022, 01:29:12 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 11, 2022, 12:59:53 PM
:timeout: ^ He said, 'hard on'. :2funny:
Okay, so it has been over 4 hours since Gus made that comment and I'm still in that predicament. Should I call a doctor? :-[
As long as she's hot I say yes, call a doctor.
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 11, 2022, 12:59:53 PM
:timeout: ^ He said, 'hard on'. :2funny:
As long as no one said 'dongle' #:-)
Not so old and hopeless after all, then mc...
DONGLE
Quote from: Sir Slash on February 11, 2022, 12:59:53 PM
:timeout: ^ He said, 'hard on'. :2funny:
Ugh, penis jokes then "in Sowjiet Russia jokes"
At least I know my jokes are bad. Well, don't say I didn't warn you.
This is taking it back a year but "in Sowjiet Bielorussia, KGB rename you!"
And trying to bring the thread back to the topic at hand: the uhm, lady in the other thread will be disappointed that WitE2 is not on sale.
Finally, if I was to ask if it is worth upgrading CMANO to CMO, I suppose that would be the only funny thing I've said in this post.
Back on topic, I guess my work here is done then. ;)
My Matrix anniversary coupon comes in February, so I usually just pick one title since things have been rarely on sale this time of year. Luckily, sales are coming more frequently these days, along with bundle discounts, so I went crazy this year with the double discount...
Picked up Valor & Victory (w/ Stalingrad) and FoG II:Medieval on sale, and added Combat Mission: Cold War and Campaign Series: Vietnam on bundle deals (already had the others in the bundles).
That should keep me busy for a while. <:-)
Quote from: Sigwolf on February 12, 2022, 11:43:41 AM
That should keep me busy for a while. <:-)
You mean you play the games you buy :uglystupid2: :wow: ?
XCom2 on sale over on Steam for $3.60. Collection bundles on sale as well...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/268500/XCOM_2/
Picked up the Decisive Campaign bundle and since I had the first three ended up just getting Decisive Campaigns Ardennes for $30. Haven't played any of them but retirement countdown clock is down to 158 days now.
Quote from: nelmsm on February 12, 2022, 06:02:56 PM
Picked up the Decisive Campaign bundle and since I had the first three ended up just getting Decisive Campaigns Ardennes for $30. Haven't played any of them but retirement countdown clock is down to 158 days now.
Preliminary congrats, my man (knock on wood), on the retirement front!
158 days will go by in no time!
Quote from: nelmsm on February 12, 2022, 06:02:56 PM
Picked up the Decisive Campaign bundle and since I had the first three ended up just getting Decisive Campaigns Ardennes for $30. Haven't played any of them but retirement countdown clock is down to 158 days now.
Congrats. I'm at about 5,340 days, but you know, whose counting
Madden 22 is on sale for $17.99 on Steam right now; ends tomorrow morning. I just picked it up!
Valentine's Day sale at Matrix. 30%off the following games using the code
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Command: Modern Operations
Combat Mission Shock Force 2
Master of Magic Classic
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Pike & Shot: Campaigns
Panzer Corps 2
Shadow Empire
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Field of Glory: Empires
Stirring Abyss
Qvadriga
Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
WarPlan Pacific
Fantasy General II: Invasion
https://www.matrixgames.com/news/valentines-day-sale-games-our-team-love
Quote from: Tripoli on February 14, 2022, 09:34:56 AM
Valentine's Day sale at Matrix. 30%off the following games using the code
Don't want to be a bummer, but many of those games have a higher discount on Steam for the next couple of hours (https://store.steampowered.com/sale/SlitherinePublisherWeekend)
Humble Bundle is having a multi-level Sid Meier Ultimate Collection including Civ 3-6 and other games. https://www.humblebundle.com/games/sid-meiers-ultimate-collection?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_1_c_sidmeiersultimatecollection_bundle
While Fanatical has a contest for Warhammer 3 https://www.fanatical.com/en/blog/total-war-warhammer-iii-competition-win-exclusive-warhammer-iii-prizes-in-partnership-with-sega
Amazon's Prime Gaming March giveaways for prime members :
Madden NFL 22 (Origin)
Surviving Mars (Epic)
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
looK INside
The Stillness of the Wind
Crypto Against All Odds
Pesterquest
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Golftopia 50% off until 9th March $9.99 - Will grab when home tonight
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1144020/GolfTopia/
Shadow Empire is $9.99 at gog.com right now.
https://www.gog.com/game/shadow_empire (https://www.gog.com/game/shadow_empire)
Quote from: RedArgo on March 21, 2022, 04:53:36 PM
Shadow Empire is $9.99 at gog.com right now.
https://www.gog.com/game/shadow_empire (https://www.gog.com/game/shadow_empire)
I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play...I don't need another game I won't have time to play... :pullhair:
(so how long is it on sale for?)Looks like the sale is until April 4. The deal is part of GoG Games Festival (Spring Edition). They copied Steam and have a few more free demos (https://www.gog.com/partner/demos) than usual.
Now that I'm in Tennessee, I'm gonna have to give the
Moonshine Inc demo (https://www.gog.com/en/game/moonshine_inc_demo) a go...
'Hello, Steve? Yeah it's me...Shadow Empire. I'm only 9.99 right now. Let me in.'
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/FsyMl3BS7B66I/200w.gif?cid=82a1493b4fehbf6ixhos40j5en39il438r8ywlztr0513eja&rid=200w.gif&ct=g)
^Good one!
I see it at $26 not $9.99. Still a great price although $10 is a no brained for this game. Vic hit it out of the park with this one.
Quote from: jamus34 on March 22, 2022, 09:04:35 AM
I see it at $26 not $9.99. Still a great price although $10 is a no brained for this game. Vic hit it out of the park with this one.
It was definitely $9.99 yesterday. It was either a flash sale (GoG still does those during sales), or a pricing error that has since been corrected. If it was a flash sale, there is a small chance it will be available for that price again during the end-of-sale encore period.
It's $9.99 over on the Matrix website, they're having a sale on a bunch of the usual stuff.
Quote from: Gusington on March 21, 2022, 07:48:53 PM
'Hello, Steve? Yeah it's me...Shadow Empire. I'm only 9.99 right now. Let me in.'
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/FsyMl3BS7B66I/200w.gif?cid=82a1493b4fehbf6ixhos40j5en39il438r8ywlztr0513eja&rid=200w.gif&ct=g)
Touché Mr Gus, touché.
Quote from: Bardolph on March 22, 2022, 09:56:27 AM
It's $9.99 over on the Matrix website, they're having a sale on a bunch of the usual stuff.
Nope, just checked there and its also showing $26. Looks like it was a case of me who hesitated loses out. L:-)
Humble Bundle store has a EUIV game bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/games/europa-universalis-iv-complete?partner=deal). 4 different levels. Lowest level is base game for $1.
Postal 2 for free on GOG.com for about 29 hours.
https://www.gog.com/game/postal_2
Another BundleFest has started at Fanatical Games. I may have to pick this one up:
KingSlayer Bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/kingslayer-bundle)
Tier 1 - $5.99
- Neon Abyss
- Crown Trick
- Fantasy General II
- Starpoint Gemini Warlords
- Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead
- Project Nimbus: Complete Edition
- $2 off coupon for upcoming Diamond Collection Bundle
Tier 2 - $9.99 (includes Tier I)
- Port Royale 4
- Port Royale 4 - Buccaneers
https://gaming.amazon.com/loot/farcry4
Far Cry 4 full Game for free on Ubisoft Connect (available for Prime members during June).
Well worth it. Actually enjoyed that game more than FC3 overall (though I enjoyed both). The campaign is more solid, the player's character is less of a burgeoning psychopath (though admittedly also less interesting in a dynamic character arc fashion), the scenery is prettier, it has grasshopper helicopters -- and a side-campaign rebuilding a former enemy base in high Himalaya Yeti territory!
In 2 hours Steam will be unavailable.
Start of the Summer sale.
Everyone panic!
So... for the next 4-12 hours Steam access will flaky to non-existent. <:-)
Ever since I purchased the Gabe Dongle I haven't had any issues with Steam until now. Pardon me while I fiddle with Gabe's dongle.
This time...I will be strong. I will be. I will. I swear I will. This time. STOP laughing Dammit! #:-)
Saw this over on Slickdeals. Seems like a good price just for the SSD.
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Slitherine's celebrating their 22nd birthday - majority of their catalogue can be discounted at checkout by 30% by entering HAPPYBIRTHDAY.
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Think this is about the best RE bundle I've ever seen, $30 for the whole package.
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Fanatical has some strategy games on sale (https://www.fanatical.com/en/categories/strategy).
A couple that caught my eye: Command Modern Ops (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-operations%5C) on sale for $39.99 for the next 34 hours.
Also Advanced Tactics Gold (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/advanced-tactics-gold) for $11.39 for the next 6 days...
Gamersgate has many of the SGS titles on sale (https://www.gamersgate.com/games/strategy/).
Anyone tried any of the SGS titles?
Afrika Korps
Afrika Korps: Tunisia
Operation Downfall
Glory Recalled: The Battle of Hong Kong
Operation Hawaii
Halls of Montezuma
Pacific D-Day
I second Steve's question about the SGS games. Inquiring minds would like to know opinions please.
Quote from: WallysWorld on August 15, 2022, 05:06:22 PM
I second Steve's question about the SGS games. Inquiring minds would like to know opinions please.
https://www.wargamer.fr/sgs-afrika-korps-en-cyrenaique-le-renard-court-toujours-apres-les-rats/
"This game is becoming a must buy for wargames enthusiasts that we would call initiation. Or say easy to access."
When War Game Design Studio has another sale I'd like to try out my first JT title (never played any before, though I definitely came close to purchasing one of the Napoleonic games in the 90's). Specifically, I'd like to try out an American Civil title. I see there are quite a few on WGDS for that era of conflict so... can anyone recommend one of them as an entry point into the American Civil War?
Quote from: greengiant on August 16, 2022, 08:21:51 AM
When War Game Design Studio has another sale I'd like to try out my first JT title (never played any before, though I definitely came close to purchasing one of the Napoleonic games in the 90's). Specifically, I'd like to try out an American Civil title. I see there are quite a few on WGDS for that era of conflict so... can anyone recommend one of them as an entry point into the American Civil War?
Not a bad starter game is Campaign Ozark covering the initial clashes in Missouri .....relatively low unit count, Indian troops and lots of units of very variable quality. The terrain can be a challenge as well :-)
Quote from: steve58 on August 15, 2022, 03:39:09 PM
Fanatical has some strategy games on sale (https://www.fanatical.com/en/categories/strategy).
A couple that caught my eye: Command Modern Ops (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-operations%5C) on sale for $39.99 for the next 34 hours.
Also Advanced Tactics Gold (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/advanced-tactics-gold) for $11.39 for the next 6 days...
Fanatical has CMO on a flash deal for $30.39 for the next ~
19 17 hours (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-operations)
Maffia (2002 game) - free to keep forever - claim before september 5th
https://store.steampowered.com/app/40990/Mafia/
Quote from: greengiant on August 16, 2022, 08:21:51 AM
When War Game Design Studio has another sale I'd like to try out my first JT title (never played any before, though I definitely came close to purchasing one of the Napoleonic games in the 90's). Specifically, I'd like to try out an American Civil title. I see there are quite a few on WGDS for that era of conflict so... can anyone recommend one of them as an entry point into the American Civil War?
They all play the same, so my recommendation is get the one with the battle that appeals to you the most. Ozark to me is a little rough because they are low quality units and you really have to struggle with routing. Gettysburg is probably the most popular because of that battle but there are tons of other scenarios in that one. Forgotten Campaigns really introduces naval warfare if that interests you plus some lesser known smaller battles as well. You can also pick up the Civil War Demo for free to give the system a try. There is also a demo for the Napoleonic period and the Panzer Campaigns as well.
Free games for Prime members in September :
Assassins Creed Origins (Ubisoft Key)
Football Manager 2022 (Epic key)
and more
https://gaming.amazon.com/home
^Assassin's Creed Origins is a great game.
Quote from: devoncop on August 17, 2022, 02:16:09 PM
Quote from: greengiant on August 16, 2022, 08:21:51 AM
When War Game Design Studio has another sale I'd like to try out my first JT title (never played any before, though I definitely came close to purchasing one of the Napoleonic games in the 90's). Specifically, I'd like to try out an American Civil title. I see there are quite a few on WGDS for that era of conflict so... can anyone recommend one of them as an entry point into the American Civil War?
Not a bad starter game is Campaign Ozark covering the initial clashes in Missouri .....relatively low unit count, Indian troops and lots of units of very variable quality. The terrain can be a challenge as well :-)
Awesome thank you.
Matrix having an end of summer sale this weekend. Combined with my coupon I managed to pick up most other games I've been wanting.
WitE2
TOAW4
Command modern ops
Warplan
Warplan pacific
To end all wars and the DLC
Picked all that up for less than a Franklin
Amazing 2K Megahits bundle at Humble right now. Too bad I already own most of it...
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/2k-megahits?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_1_c_2kmegahits_bundle
FREE for the next couple of days on GOG. Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
https://www.gog.com/en/game/genesis_alpha_one_deluxe_edition
Quote from: mbar on October 27, 2022, 02:58:36 PM
FREE for the next couple of days on GOG. Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
https://www.gog.com/en/game/genesis_alpha_one_deluxe_edition
Actually a very cool game.
Get Warhammer: Vermintide 2 for Free
Fatshark announces the Windows edition of Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is now available completely free on Steam. The game is yours to keep as long as you claim you copy between now and Monday.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/552500/Warhammer_Vermintide_2/
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The nonsense bots are out in force these days... :idiot2:
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/command-modern-operations?
Command: Modern Operations -64% for 48 hours
Great price on CMO, too bad they don't sell the DLC too.
SGS games on sale again over at Gamersgate (https://www.gamersgate.com/games/?query=SGS)
Epic Coupon: 25% off when you spend $14.99 or more on New Release of Discounted Games
Epic Coupon: 25% off when you spend $14.99 or more on New Release of Discounted Games
U-Boat is on sale over at GOG for $8.99 until 3PM pacific on 12/23
Used my 47% off Anniversary coupon on FC:Southern Storm and FOG2 Medieval with 2 DLC (Sublime Porte and Storm of Arrows). Total cost $54 plus tax. Hopefully I'll actually play one of them over next year.
Free until the 17th on GOG
https://www.gog.com/en/news/we_love_games_special_alien_breed_trilogy_giveaway
Quote from: mbar on February 15, 2023, 06:50:32 PMFree until the 17th on GOG
https://www.gog.com/en/news/we_love_games_special_alien_breed_trilogy_giveaway
Older series, but if you like isometric shooters, very much worth playing.
Master of Orion, Collectors Edition (https://store.steampowered.com/app/298050/Master_of_Orion/) for $5.24 until Feb 23.
includes:
- Master of Orion 1
- Master of Orion 2
- Master of Orion 3
- Master of Orion (2016)
Distant Worlds: Universe on sale for 3 bucks at Matrix Games/Steam until March 9th.
Battlestar Galactica base game for free on Steam from April 6-9. FWIW, I've always enjoyed this game and free is a good price :grin:
https://www.matrixgames.com/news/whats-the-deal-030423
Quote from: Tripoli on April 04, 2023, 09:05:06 AMBattlestar Galactica base game for free on Steam from April 6-9. FWIW, I've always enjoyed this game and free is a good price :grin:
https://www.matrixgames.com/news/whats-the-deal-030423
I was wondering who would post the news. Grabbed it. Probably will grab Broken Alliance maybe Reinforcement later. :ThumbsUp:
Quote from: Tripoli on April 04, 2023, 09:05:06 AMBattlestar Galactica base game for free on Steam from April 6-9. FWIW, I've always enjoyed this game and free is a good price :grin:
https://www.matrixgames.com/news/whats-the-deal-030423
...and snatched up! Gracias for the tip, man!
Gamersgate has several of the SGS titles (http://www.gamersgate.com/games/?query=SGS) on sale again for ~6 days. Not sure how long the sale will last. I finally picked up one (SGS Pacific D-Day) to check out the series. Those two Afrika Korps games are also beckoning. :undecided:
Ooh even the new Taipings game is on sale...
Quote from: Gusington on April 17, 2023, 02:00:01 PMOoh even the new Taipings game is on sale...
...also now on sale at Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/1519060/SGS_Taipings/) for $20.99, a historical low price (so far). :ThumbsUp:
Oh my...need to get to my home PC!
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/unity-of-command-trilogy-bundle
Unity of Command Trilogy Bundle for $1 !
rule the waves 3 is 20% off at greenmangaming at the moment!
Gog.com Giveaway
Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000
https://www.gog.com/en/game/final_liberation_warhammer_epic_40000
Quote from: mbar on May 26, 2023, 10:56:09 AMGog.com Giveaway
Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000
https://www.gog.com/en/game/final_liberation_warhammer_epic_40000
...and
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is free on Steam when you get it before Jun 1 @ 1:00pm.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/489630/Warhammer_40000_Gladius__Relics_of_War/
Fields of Glorry II free on Steam until June 8 https://store.steampowered.com/app/660160/Field_of_Glory_II/
Nice. Thanks for the heads up!
Ditto! :ThumbsUp:
Colonial American creeper Betrayer is free on GOG right now.
"Colonial American creeper Betrayer"
...I know what most of those words mean separately, but I have no idea what they mean when put together like that.
It is a horror game set in the New World in 1604. Beyond that I don't know what it offers but I will be firing it up in the fall, traditional Colonial American creeper time.
Another Steam Sale! So if you missed getting your Total War fix. :cool:
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/totalwarhistoricsale
Also a summer sale @ Green Man!
Dungeon of the Endless is free on Steam, but the giveaway will expire shortly, probably within a day.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/249050/Dungeon_of_the_ENDLESS/
Victory at Sea: Pacific is 9.99 on The Steam right now, with the announcement of Victory at Sea: Atlantic. On sale for the next 90 minutes.
Going to pick it up - anyone here play it?
I will probably pick it up as well for a tenner. Always put off getting it before due to the reviews, but for $10, will give it a go.
^I've been giving the reviews on Steam a good read and it looks like a lot of players just could not grasp the mechanics of the game, not that the game itself is poor in any way.
For that, I think 9.99 is a risk I am willing to take. And it's been forever since I've played a good WWII Pacific game.
:judge:
Too bad I missed it the sale, I would have been glad to risk $10 on it. I've got the first two, though I've never played them.
.......like 90% of my gaming portfolio... :Nerd: :Loser:
Blizzard is having a Diablo IV sale today.
Total Tank Generals is on sale @ Steam for 17.49 (30% off) and SGS Taipings is on sale @ Steam for 14.99 (50% off)...I may pick up Taipings, finally.
Humankind on sale @ Steam for 9.99 for the base game, 23.99 for the 'premium' game.
Anyone playing it?
CIV 5 complete bundle is 87% off on Steam at $19.43 for the base game plus ALL expansions. I played the original I and II versions and 5 seems to be one of the best respected updates. At this price for the whole shebang, I am jumping in....
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/575/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_V_Complete/
Quote from: 88mmkwk on September 28, 2023, 09:00:08 PMCIV 5 complete bundle is 87% off on Steam at $19.43 for the base game plus ALL expansions. I played the original I and II versions and 5 seems to be one of the best respected updates. At this price for the whole shebang, I am jumping in....
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/575/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_V_Complete/
Of all of the 'modern' civ games I like V much better than VI. That is s good deal and I would have jumped on that if I didn't already have the base game.
I also like Civ V the best of all the newer games.
Yeah CiV as it's commonly abbreviated does a great job capturing the essence of the earlier titles and streamlining the game mechanics in a modern package.
Warhammer 40k: Inquisitor - Martyr Definitive Edition (all expansions/DLC) on sale @ Steam for 9.00. Somebody stop me.
Quote from: Gusington on October 02, 2023, 12:29:03 PMWarhammer 40k: Inquisitor - Martyr Definitive Edition (all expansions/DLC) on sale @ Steam for 9.00. Somebody stop me.
Stop! :ROFL:
In all seriousness though, while I enjoy the game it does get samey after a while. Still for $9 how many hours of attention grabbing do you really demand?
^Heh, maybe...10-20 hours? I haven't PC-gamed any WH or any WH40k in a long time.
9 American dollars really hits that pricing sweet spot, for the whole smorgasbord of expansions, etc.
Destroyer - The U-Boat Hunter is also on sale for 14.99...oh dear.
Quote from: Gusington on October 02, 2023, 12:53:16 PM^Heh, maybe...10-20 hours? I haven't PC-gamed any WH or any WH40k in a long time.
9 American dollars really hits that pricing sweet spot, for the whole smorgasbord of expansions, etc.
You'll get around 10 out of it pretty easily, but there are far better 40k games out there.
^Don't leave me hanging! Which WH40k do you prefer lately?
Quote from: Gusington on October 02, 2023, 01:21:38 PM^Don't leave me hanging! Which WH40k do you prefer lately?
Chaos Gate Daemonhunters (though the difficultly level there sometimes grating), Mechanicus and Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2 come to mind immediately as 40k games I much prefer. None seem to be on sale right now though.
I've played a few hours of Mechanicus, and I have Armada 2 but have not played it yet.
Chaos Gate looks good, wishlisted it for when it hits that 9 dollah threshold.
Quote from: Gusington on October 02, 2023, 12:29:03 PMWarhammer 40k: Inquisitor - Martyr Definitive Edition (all expansions/DLC) on sale @ Steam for 9.00. Somebody stop me.
The price I can't understand. $9.00 for a complete collection but if I buy the DLC I don't have it is $7.49
Umm. What?
:cool: I just work here
GOG has Graviteam Tactics: Tank Warfare - Tunisia 1943 on sale for 85% off.
Super cheap price for a very good game. DLC is also 85% off.
https://www.gog.com/en/game/tank_warfare_tunisia_1943 (https://www.gog.com/en/game/tank_warfare_tunisia_1943)
Gamersgate (http://www.gamersgate.com/games/?query=SGS+) has some great deals on some of the SGS titles for the next ~6 days. Korea and Taipings are historicial low prices (according to GG Deals anyway). Other SGS titles are also on sale, but I've seen them at lower prices in the past.
$11.24 SGS Taipings (http://www.gamersgate.com/product/sgs-taipings/)
$11.24 SGS Korea (http://www.gamersgate.com/product/sgs-korean-war/)
$16.99 SGS Battle For: Stalingrad (http://www.gamersgate.com/product/sgs-battle-for-stalingrad/)
$17.99 SGS NATO's Nightmare (http://www.gamersgate.com/product/sgs-natos-nightmare/)
Damn you and your useful timely posts. My wallet begs.
Steam has a twenty-five year sale for the Half-Life franchise, including a giveaway for the original. https://store.steampowered.com/sale/franchise_half-life
Where did the time go?
.
Fanatical has Starfield on sale for 36% off sale price.
GOG is having a ridiculous give-away, something like 40+ games.
https://www.gog.com/partner/free_games?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20240108_Warmup_GR_EN&utm_source=salesmanago
Quote from: Toonces on January 14, 2024, 07:41:51 PMGOG is having a ridiculous give-away, something like 40+ games.
https://www.gog.com/partner/free_games?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20240108_Warmup_GR_EN&utm_source=salesmanago
Just FYI, this is not some new giveaway, it's just a list of the free games available on the store. This is the first time I have seen them this easy to add to your account all at once, but most of them have been available for many years.
They do add new ones from time to time, and it is nice of them to group them together.
Ah, ok, I didn't know that. But, like you said, it was pretty sweet to just go to the page and hit all of the buy buttons in one place. I already owned some of them, but still ended up with 39 new games. I figure with that number of games there are probably at least a handful of gems. I'll play them...someday.
I could have sworn I already had Daggerfall but I added that and the Unity version to my library. Thanks!
Forgot I hadn't added Unity Daggerfall yet! Done!
Also, I am non-contractually obligated (since I don't have a contract with anyone) to point out that SANG-FROID: TALES OF WEREWOLVES is 100% free now for some reason I don't understand, and GoG has it. (It went free a few years ago. Also can be picked up for free on Steam if you prefer that.)
Quote from: mbar on January 15, 2024, 04:32:28 PMI could have sworn I already had Daggerfall but I added that and the Unity version to my library. Thanks!
If I understand correctly, the Steam version does not include the Unity upgrade and that you have to get Unity separately and download it into your Steam version. Right or wrong? Thanks.
I saw that game and thought of you, Jason!
GOG has a sale going!
https://www.gog.com/en/promo/2024_new_year_sale
AND...if you haven't gotten your emails.. there's a giveaway on Mordheim City of the Damned. :pirate:
Fanatical currently has a "Build you own Special Editions" bundle with some ridiculous bargains. The choices run $3.00 to $3.50 each depending on how many you choose (min. 2).
The standout for me is Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, complete with all DLC's. It has amazing atmosphere that really captures the feeling of the 2003 reboot version, and it's a crazy low price if you have even a passing interest.
There are also a few Strategic Mind 2-packs, a few Warhammer complete editions, This War of Mine complete, Kingdom Wars triple pack, and Grand Ages Rome gold among others.
https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-special-editions-bundle (https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-special-editions-bundle)
^ That would be a great offer, if I didn't already have most of the games... :ThumbsUp:
Quote from: Pete Dero on April 01, 2024, 08:11:32 AM^ That would be a great offer, if I didn't already have most of the games... :ThumbsUp:
Oh, I do, too. I just adore Deadlock, though, so when I saw it for that price complete with it's not insignificant number of DLC's, I just had to mention it in case someone had overlooked it. :RockOn:
The newest System Shock from Nightdive on sale at Steam right now for 17.99.