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STEAM announcements & updates 2012 Thread 3 -

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coopolon

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Apostate said:
So apparently you have to keep the Amazon Downloader running to be able to launch the game.
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Huh, I don't think this is true for all Amazon games. I don't recall having to keep it open while playing some of the other games I bought from them like Call of Juarez.
 
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Rawket Lawnchair

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Yeah, well, when I try to launch Daemonica a screen comes up that says "buy the game or click here if you've bought it", else it does not run. Clicking "here" launches the downloader and then the game runs normally.
 
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haikira

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dirtywhirlwind said:
Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers for $4 at GMG. Worth it?
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It's not very long. But i very much enjoyed it. If you've ever had fun just messing around with physics in games, it'll definitely be up your street.

The game has a nice vibe from it too, with a very interesting soundtrack supplied by a handful of indie artists. It also reminded me of a surreal 90s cartoon at times, like ren and stimpy i guess.

I bought it day one and was happy with it anyway.
 
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xelios

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Kingdoms of Amalur is $10 on GMG, $8 with GMG20-1FYLZ-EDG8R. Origin activation only -- says US & Canada so I'm unsure of availability in other countries.

Not Steam obviously but posted it here because I know a lot of people have expressed interested in a sale regardless.
 
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Isaccard

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cicero said:
EDIT: Thanks for the heads up reminder about the sale, Issacard.
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No problem.

I think Tony's finally gotten that list up guys, check it out here and here.

Some of these are already live, MAKE SURE THEY ACTIVE ON STEAM/ARE STEAM KEYS BEFORE YOU BUY.

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Too much stuff on that list that either doesn't activate on Steam, or does and isn't clear enough about it (stuff in packs). Such a mess at this point, needs some clarification. I'm trying to clean it up for what is 100% certain atm, will post and then keep updating as info on whether it is Steam or not is updated.
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<3 much love Xel
 
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xelios

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Too much stuff on that list that either doesn't activate on Steam, or does and isn't clear enough about it (stuff in packs). Such a mess at this point, needs some clarification. I'm trying to clean it up for what is 100% certain atm, will post and then keep updating as info on whether it is Steam or not is updated.
 
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Delusibeta

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blindrocket said:
Is this going to be their "big" winter sale? It's going to be my first. :blush:
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It'll probably a sampler more than anything: expect a bunch of daily deals, but not discounts on practically the entire catalogue: that will be saved until December. Prepare your wallet, because for PC gamers December is Sale month.
 
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drizzle

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blindrocket said:
Is this going to be their "big" winter sale? It's going to be my first. :blush:
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Black Friday sale and Winter sale are not the same.

The big Steam sales are the Summer Sale and the Winter Sale. The "lower grade" Store-wide Steam sales are the Autumn (Halloween) sale, which is more aimed at Horror/Terror games, and the Thanksgiving (Black Friday) sale, which is like a taste of the actual Winter sale.

They're not as massive as the big sales, but they're getting bigger IMO. Thanksgiving Sale is supposed to happen in the last half of this month (last year it started on the 23rd, on a Wednesday).

If this is your first Winter Sale, be prepared for madness come December. If you were around for the Summer Sale, it's usually bigger than that. I'll also quote myself once again:

drizzle said:
Steam Sales Rules:

1) Only buy games on Daily Deals
2) Wait until the last day of the sale to buy a game you want that wasn't featured on a daily deal.
3) If a deal looks too good to be true, take it. It probably is a mistake. (see rule 4)
4) Secret rule number 4: 75% off is a good enough discount, it'll probably never get more discounted than that. The only scenario where it'll get cheaper is when the regular price drops outside of a sale and then it goes for 75% off again on the next sale.


Special Autumn Sale considerations:

Daily Deal prices might not be repeated on the Winter (Christmas) sale, so rule number 1 still applies. However, it has happened before.

Regular non-daily discounts will likely either be repeated or topped on a daily featured sale in the Winter (Christmas) sale. Since that is only weeks away, rule number 2, "wait until the last day of the sale", actually means "wait until the last day of the xmas sale".

Errors still happen, so if a newish game is listed at 75% off when the sale comes up or the daily deals refresh, you might want to buy it. It's probably a mistake.
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K' Dash

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I preordered AC III a while ago on Steam, I wonder when are they gonna let me do the fucking preload, the game unlocks tomorrow night, God damn it!
 
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Isaccard

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Some mac titles might active on Steam if it's Steamplay.

This logic was applied to a different scenario and should also work here
 
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xelios

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Civ 5 Gods & Kings back in stock.

"When Valve contacted me about two weeks ago to announce their Autumn (nov 21-27) and Winter (Dec 20-Jan 4) sales ... http://sotmc.artery-studios.com/wp/
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-----> http://cdr.thebronasium.com/cdr/9683 <-----


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100% confirmed Steam keys for the ongoing Amazon sale -- WORK IN PROGRESS. Civilization Mac codes give you the Windows version as well -- CONFIRMED. Thanks to Isaccard and 7extonly for all the heads ups on new news!



11/22 1:10 pm - 5:10 pm PST:

  • Dishonored $25 - with a catch. Amazon will have a lightning deal on the physical PC copy of Dishonored Nov. 22nd somewhere between 1:10 pm - 5:10 pm PST. Dishonored is Steamworks so you will be able to activate it on your Steam account. Limited quantity.

Starting 11/18 - 11/25:



Unknown Dates:

  • Viva Big Bundle of Games: $8.99 (thanks cicero)
    • Airline Tycoon Deluxe
    • Alter Ego
    • Angel Code
    • Cargo - The Quest for Gravity
    • Crazy Machines: New From The Lab
    • Grand Ages Rome
    • Helldorado
    • Mata Hari
    • STORM Frontline Nation
    • Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops

Serious Sam Series: (Unknown dates - thanks to 7extonly)


Starting 11/18-11/24:


Starting 11/18-11/25:


Starting 11/18-11/26:


Starting 11/19-11/22:

11/21:
11/23:



11/23-11/24:

  • Sonic Action Pack - $24.99 (thanks Isaccard)
    • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
      [*]Sonic 3 & Knuckles
      [*]Sonic 3D Blast
      [*]Sonic Adventure DX
      [*]Sonic CD
      [*]Sonic Generations Casino Night DLC
      [*]Sonic Generations
    • Sonic Spinball
      [*]Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 2
    • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
      [*]Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1
    • Sonic the Hedgehog

11/23-11/26:


  • Paradox War Chest - $7.49 Contains:

    • Victoria Franchise
      [*]Hearts of Iron III Collection
      [*]King Arthur Collection
      [*]King Arthur II
      [*]Achtung Panzer 1943
      [*]Gettysburg Armored Warfare

  • Paradox Majesty Franchise - $9.99 Contains:

    • Defenders of Ardania Battlemagic
      [*]Defenders of Ardania
      [*]Defenders of Ardania: The Conjurer's Tricks DLC
      [*]Majesty 2 Collection
      [*]Majesty Gold - HD
      [*]Warlock Master of the Arcane Master of Artifacts DLC
      [*]Warlock Master of the Arcane Power of the Serpent
      [*]Warlock Master of the Arcane Return of the Elves DLC
      [*]Warlock: Master of the Arcane - Powerful Lords DLC
      [*]Warlock: Master of the Arcane

11/23-11/25:

  • Pint Sized Paradox Package - $5.99 Contains:

    • Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields DLC Pack
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Mongols DLC Pack
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Ruler Designer DLC
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Songs of Albion DLC
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Songs of Faith DLC
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Holy Land DLC
      [*]Majesty 2 Collection
      [*]Majesty Gold - HD
      [*]Warlock: Master of the Arcane

  • Plentiful Paradox Package - $9.99 Contains:

    • Crusader Kings II
      [*]Magicka Collection
      [*]Magicka: The Stars Are Left DLC
      [*]Sword of the Stars - Complete Collection
      [*]Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter
      [*]Victoria II

11/24-11/25:

11/26:

Reported Take Two Black Friday (links yet to come, updates/changes will likely be made):

  • Bioshock Dual Pack - $4.99
  • Borderlands 2 - $29.99
  • Civilization V - $7.50
  • Civilization V: Babylon Nebuchadnezzar II DLC - $1.25
  • Civilization V: Civilization and Scenario Pack: Korea - $1.25
  • Civilization V: Gods and Kings - $20.09
  • Civilization V: Korea and Ancient World Combo Pack - $1.87
  • Civilization V: Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack - $1.25
  • Civilization V Complete Pack (GOTY + Gods and Kings) - $19.99
  • Civilization V Cradle of Civilization Americas -$0.75
  • Civilization V Cradle of Civilization Asia -$0.75
  • Civilization V Cradle of Civilization Mediterranean - $0.75
  • Civilization V Cradle of Civilization Mesopotamia - $0.75
  • Civilization V Explorers Map Pack DLC - $1.25
  • Civilization V GOTY - $12.50
  • GTA - San Andreas - $3.75
  • GTA IV - $5.00
  • LA Noire - $5.00
  • Max Payne 3 Complete Bundle &#8211; Contains MP3+Season Pass - $19.99
  • NBA2K13 - $22.49
  • Xcom Enemy Unknown - $37.49
Need Confirmation (according to this thread they should be Steamworks titles, but still need confirmation):



Starting 11/16 until ???:


Starting 11/19-11/20:
 
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TouchMyBox

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Can anybody confirm if that Gods and Kings Mac deal on amazon is also for windows?

I know Civ 5 is steamplay and whatnot, but just wanna make sure.
 
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1-D_FTW

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Forkball said:
Actually no. For some reason, 38 Studios has control over the Steam version, and since they don't exist anymore, it will be $60 forever.
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Doesn't the state have control of them now? Theoretically Valve could get in touch and tell them the benefits. But who are we kidding? Valve's probably too smart to try and waste time with a bureaucracy, since, well, they're a bureaucracy.
 
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PepsimanVsJoe

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Well at least Test Drive Unlimited is going on sale.

Not sure whether to get the first game or the second one. Played through the first (on 360) but I heard the second was a pile.

EDIT: Also from what I've read TDU1's servers are down so the game is essentially broken. In fact it's apparently so bad it can't even run single-player.

Well fuck.
 
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