Game Specials/Discounts

[FrogMan]

from Steam's RSS news feed:

Sid Meier's Civilization® V Shipping with Steamworks - Pre-Purchase Now! - Plus Save 75% on all existing Civilization titles on Steam

2K Games and Valve today announced an agreement to power all PC versions of the highly anticipated Sid Meier's Civilization V with many of Steamworks' features and offer a special Digital Deluxe Edition via Steam. Customers who pre-order the regular or Digital Deluxe editions of Sid Meier's Civilization V on Steam will be rewarded with a free map pack when the game launches in fall 2010.

Sid Meier's Civilization V players will enjoy the benefits of the Steamworks' features included in all PC versions, such as auto-updating, Steam Achievements, downloadable content, ability to access from any computer*, multiplayer matchmatching and more.

Sid Meier's Civilization V Digital Deluxe Edition will expand players' conquests with the new Babylonian civilization and their ruler, Nebuchadnezzar II (c. 630 - c. 561 B.C.). As King of Babylon, gamers will be able to expand their empire with advanced Babylonian Bowmen to rightfully earn the title of Nebuchadnezzar the Great. Sid Meier's Civilization V Digital Deluxe Edition will also include an in-depth "Behind the Scenes at Firaxis with Civilization V" video feature, as well as the game's epic soundtrack.

Gamers who pre-order any version of Sid Meier's Civilization V from Steam will receive the downloadable bonus content, Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Mesopotamia for free when the game is available. The map pack will let players experience the traditional Western and Middle Eastern "Cradle of Civilization." The pack will include the Fertile Crescent with the Nile River valley to the west and extending east down the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys to the Persian Gulf. Leaders will be able to explore new terrain, cultures and conquests.

For those who can't wait for the immersive experience of Sid Meier's Civilization V, 2K Games is proud to offer a Steam-wide 75% off sale on all previous Civilization titles for a limited time beginning May 6, 2010.

*In supported countries

Civ IV complete edition pack including all expansions and also CIV IV: Colonization at 75% is at only $10 through the weekend.

FM

[vex]

Originally Posted by FrogMan

from Steam's RSS news feed:


Civ IV complete edition pack including all expansions and also CIV IV: Colonization at 75% is at only $10 through the weekend.

FM

Grazie, I've been waiting for this one.

[Sweed]

Don't know how many are into games like Forza 2or 3 but I just picked up the MS wireless racing wheel for $49.99 at Best Buy. They seem to be disappearing from webstores as BB doesn't even show them online and Walmart is out of stock. Guessing this is a "if they have" and "while supply lasts" deal.

Must be discontinuing them and coming out with a new model or leaving wheels to third party developers?

I don't know and don't care, for $50 I just added a whole lot more fun to playing Forza3 (which I got through Goozex, basically for free, by trading a few old games ).

[Ironhead]

Do you think Civ IV would be difficult to play using a touchpad on a laptop? Is it something that absolutely needs a mouse due to the amount of management involved?

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by Ironhead

Do you think Civ IV would be difficult to play using a touchpad on a laptop? Is it something that absolutely needs a mouse due to the amount of management involved?

I think it would be possible since it's not real time and there isn't frantic clicking involved.

[SackAttack]

Originally Posted by Sweed

Don't know how many are into games like Forza 2or 3 but I just picked up the MS wireless racing wheel for $49.99 at Best Buy. They seem to be disappearing from webstores as BB doesn't even show them online and Walmart is out of stock. Guessing this is a "if they have" and "while supply lasts" deal.

Must be discontinuing them and coming out with a new model or leaving wheels to third party developers?

I don't know and don't care, for $50 I just added a whole lot more fun to playing Forza3 (which I got through Goozex, basically for free, by trading a few old games ).

Last time I saw 'em at work, they were still $99. I haven't seen 'em recently, so maybe they did a clearance-and-poof while I was in California. Would be a bummer; I'd have picked one up for that price. Alas.

[k0ruptr]

Originally Posted by Sweed

Don't know how many are into games like Forza 2or 3 but I just picked up the MS wireless racing wheel for $49.99 at Best Buy. They seem to be disappearing from webstores as BB doesn't even show them online and Walmart is out of stock. Guessing this is a "if they have" and "while supply lasts" deal.

Must be discontinuing them and coming out with a new model or leaving wheels to third party developers?

I don't know and don't care, for $50 I just added a whole lot more fun to playing Forza3 (which I got through Goozex, basically for free, by trading a few old games ).

I agree, and even if you're not a racing fan, you most likely drive a car, and this can make a racing game extremely fun!

[BigDPW]

Originally Posted by Sweed

Don't know how many are into games like Forza 2or 3 but I just picked up the MS wireless racing wheel for $49.99 at Best Buy. They seem to be disappearing from webstores as BB doesn't even show them online and Walmart is out of stock. Guessing this is a "if they have" and "while supply lasts" deal.

Must be discontinuing them and coming out with a new model or leaving wheels to third party developers?

I don't know and don't care, for $50 I just added a whole lot more fun to playing Forza3 (which I got through Goozex, basically for free, by trading a few old games ).

Is this XB360 and PC compatible or just one or the other?

May have to look at it for that price if any are left around?

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by BigDPW

Is this XB360 and PC compatible or just one or the other?

May have to look at it for that price if any are left around?

I thought just for the 360. However on the bottom of the box it says...

Exclusively for use with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and a PC via a wireless games receiver for windows (sold separately).

You'll either have to look around or call your local Best Buy as it no longer shows up online so the "in stock store locate" feature isn't available.

It is so worth $50, I am having a blast with Forza 3. Was slightly concerned as some user reviews were critical, to a ranting level, about how the wheel handled. Must have been some 12 year olds whiners without a clue because
it does a great job. I don't even have it table mounted(playing with it on my lap) and it still is a dream to use. No slipping off at all and the pedals are very responsive with a nice resistance to them.

[DataKing]

For those with the Xbox360 wireless wheel, some people (including myself) found the pedal settings to be a little off, especially if you turn off ABS and Traction Control. Consider setting your deadzone insides to zero and the deadzone outsides to full.

Glad to hear you're enjoying Forza Sweed. I've gotten away from my dynasty report the past few weeks, but I'll probably be getting back into it here shortly with the new Exotics car pack being released tomorrow.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

God of War 3 for $35 shipped........

God of War III for PS3 - Slickdeals.net

[cthomer5000]

Portal FREE for PC or Mac via Steam until May 24.

Portal is FREE!

I highly recommend it, as does anyone who has played it

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Portal FREE for PC or Mac via Steam until May 24.

Portal is FREE!

I highly recommend it, as does anyone who has played it

cool, thanks for the info. I did add it to my list of game and will install it later. You can all do that even if you're not interested in playing the game right now...

FM

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Portal FREE for PC or Mac via Steam until May 24.

Portal is FREE!

I highly recommend it, as does anyone who has played it

and the Jonathon Coulton-penned song at the end is great

[Blade6119]

Torchlight is 9.99 on steam, and a collection of 5 independent games including critically acclaimed World of Goo is 19.99 for a short time

[Antmeister]

Tropico 3 is currently $7.50 on Steam until May 21st.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Heavy discount on the pimped version of DJ Hero......

Video Game Daily Deals : DJ Hero Renegade Edition (360/PS3/Wii) Heavily Discounted!

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Antmeister

Thanks for having me spend unnecessarily.

Wow.. I just spent the last 3 hours playing Trine.

[MJ4H]

Bought the 5 pack of indie games the other day and just want to remind every one that World of Goo is fucking awesome.

[Celeval]

w00t for free Portal right before I go on a weeklong business trip.

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by MJ4H

Bought the 5 pack of indie games the other day and just want to remind every one that World of Goo is fucking awesome.

Damn, just realized I didn't post the name your own price indie bundle here that had World of Good and 5 other games. Just checked and the deal is over now.

[mckerney]

Sleep Is Death (Geisterfahrer)

Currently a pay what you want (with price floor of $1.75) deal on indie multiplayer story telling game Sleep is Death.

[k0ruptr]

Originally Posted by mckerney

Damn, just realized I didn't post the name your own price indie bundle here that had World of Good and 5 other games. Just checked and the deal is over now.

I posted it about a week or so ago.

[k0ruptr]

dola , I might of posted it in the video games thread though around 10 days ago.

[Groundhog]

I went a little Steam-crazy this past weekend. Tropico 3, Torchlight, Portal (free), the Indie pack, Freedom Force +the sequel/add-on.

Don't know when I'm even going to get the time to play them with FBCB & FM10 taking all my time these days.

[JPhillips]

What was that, 40 bucks total? Pretty good value for that amount of cash.

[Groundhog]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

What was that, 40 bucks total? Pretty good value for that amount of cash.

Yeah, not even quite $40 IIRC. Pretty damn amazing value.

[PilotMan]

Originally Posted by Groundhog

I went a little Steam-crazy this past weekend. Tropico 3, Torchlight, Portal (free), the Indie pack, Freedom Force +the sequel/add-on.

Don't know when I'm even going to get the time to play them with FBCB & FM10 taking all my time these days.

Welcome to my Steam-crack filled world.

[Tasan]

It's Sega week on steam. The entire Sega pack, including ALL Total War games, addons and extras, FM2010, and the new AvP, along with lots of other games, for $89.99. Heck of a deal if you don't have these.

Package: Sega Complete Pack

[DaddyTorgo]

damn...that's a package

[PilotMan]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

damn...that's a package

That's what she said.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Gamestop has Buy 1 used game, get 1 free going on right now in store or online. Coupon code online is BUYTWO.

[SackAttack]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Gamestop has Buy 1 used game, get 1 free going on right now in store or online. Coupon code online is BUYTWO.

That would be buy two, get one free. Also, I think that's online only.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by SackAttack

That would be buy two, get one free. Also, I think that's online only.

Thanks. Still a good deal.

[SackAttack]

At least, B2G1 is what the website says. I'm reading that the coupon may be working as B1G1, but that makes me wonder if GS would just cancel those orders.

[Tasan]

B2G1? B1G1? Crap I feel old. What are these?

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by Tasan

B2G1? B1G1? Crap I feel old. What are these?

buy 2 get 1, buy 1 get 1?

FM

[Tasan]

OK, I just feel like an idiot now. ;- )

In my defense, I've been heavily medicated for about 3 weeks.

[path12]

EDIT: Never mind. That was dumb.

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by Tasan

OK, I just feel like an idiot now. ;- )

In my defense, I've been heavily medicated for about 3 weeks.

better to feel like an heavily medicated idiot than and already feel like an old man at 34...

FM

[WSR]

Empire: Total War is $10.50 @ Direct2Drive.com right now.

Also, Football Manager 2010 is $19.99 on Steam.

[sterlingice]

Trying to decide which Mario Galaxy deal to do:
Wal-Mart $20 online gift card
Gamestop $20 future purchase
Amazon $20 future purchase
Best Buy - some crappy number of RZ points (500, I think, so $10)

Now if it were a regular Wal Mart gift card, the choice is easy. But how often do you buy something from their online store? And the other two are video game only. Amazon works better since I get more deals from them but Gamestop does have their moments, particularly on their B2G1 sales.

SI

[PineTar]

PC-only gamers looking for a Western-themed shooter should probably check this out...

$10 http://www.impulsedriven.com/callofjuarez2

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by PineTar

PC-only gamers looking for a Western-themed shooter should probably check this out...

$10 http://www.impulsedriven.com/callofjuarez2

wow - sweet deal. will check it out later!

[SackAttack]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Trying to decide which Mario Galaxy deal to do:
Wal-Mart $20 online gift card
Gamestop $20 future purchase
Amazon $20 future purchase
Best Buy - some crappy number of RZ points (500, I think, so $10)

Now if it were a regular Wal Mart gift card, the choice is easy. But how often do you buy something from their online store? And the other two are video game only. Amazon works better since I get more deals from them but Gamestop does have their moments, particularly on their B2G1 sales.

SI

I went for Amazon, particularly since they frequently do the pre-order bonuses, which makes for the ability to chain from one to the next. Use the $20 from Mario on a preorder of a game with a $20 bonus, and use that bonus on a preorder of a game with a bonus, etc.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by SackAttack

I went for Amazon, particularly since they frequently do the pre-order bonuses, which makes for the ability to chain from one to the next. Use the $20 from Mario on a preorder of a game with a $20 bonus, and use that bonus on a preorder of a game with a bonus, etc.

That's why I ended up doing, too, and for just that reason. If it's still going next week, I'll pick up NSMB Wii for $35 + $10 bonus with the $20 code when I get it, so that'll be $15 with a $10 bonus. But I bet it will have expired by then since they only did it to price match EB/GS.

Oh, Gamespot just gave Galaxy 2 a 10 as well. Their list of 10s is as follows: MGS4, GTA4, Chrono Cross, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Soul Calibur, and Ocarina of Time.

SI

[FrogMan]

Steam has Majesty 2 at 75% off (or on sale for $7.50) on their midweek madness. Anybody has played it? just fooled around with a demo and it looks like a lot of fun...
linky: Majesty 2 on Steam

FM

[PilotMan]

EU3 Complete and HOI3 on Steam for 29.99 (50% off).

[SackAttack]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

That's why I ended up doing, too, and for just that reason. If it's still going next week, I'll pick up NSMB Wii for $35 + $10 bonus with the $20 code when I get it, so that'll be $15 with a $10 bonus. But I bet it will have expired by then since they only did it to price match EB/GS.

Oh, Gamespot just gave Galaxy 2 a 10 as well. Their list of 10s is as follows: MGS4, GTA4, Chrono Cross, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Soul Calibur, and Ocarina of Time.

SI

I don't know if it's 10-worthy to me yet, but it feels like a very solid 9 at worst.

[Tasan]

I got SMG2 in the mail today. I can't break it out until my son finishes 1, per conditions set out by me (because its technically his) and enforced by the wife. He's almost there, I need to spur him on. He's 7, so the attention span is sometimes lacking.