Jive Turkey
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I don't know but it won't become more expensive before the end of the sale so there's no point in buying it right away.Furoba said:
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2010 Steam Holiday Sale Thread: of GAF collectively handing over wallet to Based Gabe
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Sidewinder
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Sitting inside my basket are:
- 2d Indie Bundle
- Super Meat Boy
I've got a P4 3.2Ghz with a Radeon X850...so there's no Shader 3.0, still good enough for Super Meat Boy or should I pass?
- 2d Indie Bundle
- Super Meat Boy
I've got a P4 3.2Ghz with a Radeon X850...so there's no Shader 3.0, still good enough for Super Meat Boy or should I pass?
Sidewinder said:
OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7
Processor: 1.2GHz processor
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: Graphics Card that supports Pixel Shader 2.0 and Vertex Shader 2.0(Vertex Shader Support can be supported with software emulation)
DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c
Hard Drive: 300 MB
Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
You should be good. Those are the minimum requirements.
I hope you upgrade your computer in the near future, so many great deals, you are going to be kicking yourself for missing out on the experience of them on the PC.
I haven't, but I think I'll end up buying the 2D indie pack which includes that + more.Snuggler said:
I'm hesitating because I don't like having games sitting in my Steam box (i.e. Beat Hazard) as I have severe buyer's remorse despite what I paid for those. Forever I have to stare at seeing shitty games in my box.
Toki Tori for $1.25. Hm... Isn't this on phones? I feel I'll save my purchase then. Makes more sense that way.
How is Galcon Fusion? The trailer looks boring. Geometry Wars I own for the 360. Super Laser Racer is also ho hum.
Bullet Candy and VVVVVV are the only two are appealing, but Bullet Candy looks like a Geometry Wars wannabe.
Castor Krieg
Banned
Day 1:
Toki Tori
Sands of Time + WW + TT
Nice
Toki Tori
Sands of Time + WW + TT
Nice
benjipwns
Banned
If anybody likes Advance Wars, there's this little clone of it called Future Wars that's on Steam for $2.50: http://store.steampowered.com/app/46440/
And I mean pretty much an exact clone down to "comic" characters, the different unit types (same ones under different designs and names), capturing cities and factories and HQ, etc. So if you wanted a PC version of Advance Wars this is pretty much one. Even has a map editor.
That said, there is no demo on Steam for this, but there is in fact one that the developer or some other publisher links to on their website: http://www.filefront.com/15873331/Future_Wars_Demo.zip/ (And they have no clue why Meridian4 won't put it up anywhere for them.)
I know the rule about non-daily deals but this is cheap enough I wonder if there would be one. Especially since despite it being 50% for $2.50 on Steam, on Impulse it's also 50% off but for $10. (They also appear to have the Impulse EXCLUSIVE MAPS up on their forum for free.)
But mostly I just wanted to give the heads up on the existence of a demo in case anyone had been interested before and were unsure.
And I mean pretty much an exact clone down to "comic" characters, the different unit types (same ones under different designs and names), capturing cities and factories and HQ, etc. So if you wanted a PC version of Advance Wars this is pretty much one. Even has a map editor.
That said, there is no demo on Steam for this, but there is in fact one that the developer or some other publisher links to on their website: http://www.filefront.com/15873331/Future_Wars_Demo.zip/ (And they have no clue why Meridian4 won't put it up anywhere for them.)
I know the rule about non-daily deals but this is cheap enough I wonder if there would be one. Especially since despite it being 50% for $2.50 on Steam, on Impulse it's also 50% off but for $10. (They also appear to have the Impulse EXCLUSIVE MAPS up on their forum for free.)
But mostly I just wanted to give the heads up on the existence of a demo in case anyone had been interested before and were unsure.
seady said:
Most games, there are a few exceptions you play with a 360 controller/PS3 controller. For example, Super Meat Boy plays a lot better with a controller, since you can adjust the amount of movement you do with a joystick than keyboard keys. There are a few other games that benefit from a 360 controller, but honestly it comes down to your personal preference with the game in question.
ClovingWestbrook
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Darklord said:
Send them to your email and then when you're ready to send it to them, just forward the email or the link.
fredrancour
Member
I want to buy mount and blade, but a couple questions:
any point in buying the bundle, or is it best to just grab warband?
should I hold off the purchase until the end of the promotion in case there's a daily deal?
any point in buying the bundle, or is it best to just grab warband?
should I hold off the purchase until the end of the promotion in case there's a daily deal?
Sidewinder
Member
Dreavus said:
Well thank you Sir, right back at you!
Just went through with Super Meat Boy, will proceed the same way with the 2d bundle as you. I'm actually only interested in Geometry Wars and VVVV.
TheShampion
Member
Alright, I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything this year, but I already have:
Super Meatboy (and I already own this...)
Winterbottom (50 cents is waaaaaay too good a deal to pass up)
and MEVO AND GROOVERIDERS! (I have been looking foward for a sale for this game for ages, if it is as good as the demo, it is a fun little music game with a good soundtrack)
Super Meatboy (and I already own this...)
Winterbottom (50 cents is waaaaaay too good a deal to pass up)
and MEVO AND GROOVERIDERS! (I have been looking foward for a sale for this game for ages, if it is as good as the demo, it is a fun little music game with a good soundtrack)
I love all the "I wasn't going to buy any games this sale but I caved and bought everything that was discounted by 5% or more within the first hour of the sale" comments. Denial just makes it worse :lol
Admitting you have a problem is the first step. The second is succumbing to it
Admitting you have a problem is the first step. The second is succumbing to it
cartman414
Member
Is there going to be a recommendation by genre post or thread, stupid as that sounds?
Also, I'm scared on pulling the trigger on any budget indie title that isn't $1 or less for fear that it might end up as part of another indie pack.
Also, I'm scared on pulling the trigger on any budget indie title that isn't $1 or less for fear that it might end up as part of another indie pack.
fredrancour
Member
thank you, good sir.Dynoro said:
droppedbear
Member
Only Super Meat Boy so far. Was intially going to get it when it came out but decided to wait for the Christmas sales.
Very much thinking of picking up Bad Company 2 for cheap, but may just by Vietnam instead. Convince me to part with my money Gaf.
Other games I'm on the look out for include Mirror's Edge and maybe some others depending on what comes up for sale. Am trying to limit myself to games that I will actually play rather than building up a nice backlog of games.
Very much thinking of picking up Bad Company 2 for cheap, but may just by Vietnam instead. Convince me to part with my money Gaf.
Other games I'm on the look out for include Mirror's Edge and maybe some others depending on what comes up for sale. Am trying to limit myself to games that I will actually play rather than building up a nice backlog of games.
brain_stew
Member
Snuggler said:
Its really not difficult these days, since the MotionJoy drivers are now signed. Just install the MotionJoy drivers, enable 360 controller emulation and away you go. Every game you play will just assume you're playing with a 360 pad, meaning damn near every modern release that supports a pad will autoconfigure the controls for you.
the_concierge
Member
Anyone else having trouble running Sands of Time on their Windows 7 64 bit system? The graphics on mine are entirely obscured by blue fog.
BloodySinner
Banned
brain_stew
Member
faceless007 said:
Oh dear!
Hope you're the only one.
Prince of Persia: The Warrior Within
Prince of Persia: Two Thrones
Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands
Prince of Persia
Magnetis
LEGO Batman
Titan Quest Gold
Indie Future Pack
F.E.A.R.: Ultimate Shooter Edition
Total Today: $30.43
Only had a chance to try Magnetis, unless I can find a way to fix filled and messed up rows, the game sucks.
Prince of Persia: Two Thrones
Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands
Prince of Persia
Magnetis
LEGO Batman
Titan Quest Gold
Indie Future Pack
F.E.A.R.: Ultimate Shooter Edition
Total Today: $30.43
Only had a chance to try Magnetis, unless I can find a way to fix filled and messed up rows, the game sucks.
You know, it's kind of ridiculous that Steam still autopauses your downloads when you launch a game.
"Hey this download is going to take 4 hours, I wonder what I can do to kill some time..."
Oh I don't know, MAYBE PLAY A FUCKING GAME.
I know about the Alt+Tab pause then resume trick, but this really is unacceptable given the client has been around for 6 god damned years at this point.
"Hey this download is going to take 4 hours, I wonder what I can do to kill some time..."
Oh I don't know, MAYBE PLAY A FUCKING GAME.
I know about the Alt+Tab pause then resume trick, but this really is unacceptable given the client has been around for 6 god damned years at this point.
Mr. Luchador
Member
All these glorious new games. Shame its going to take forever to download them. :lol
Castor Krieg
Banned
the_concierge said:
It's GPU, not Windows. Disable Fog in game, or go to Steam forums - there's sticky how to edit INI to keep the fog.
Trent Strong
Banned
I'm tempted to get mass effect 2 at that price. Does anyone know if ME2 running on a GTX 260 would look noticeably better than on a 360, or would they look about the same? I'm a total noob about this stuff.
the_concierge
Member
Castor Krieg said:
Ah cheers. Really should have thought of that myself. Much appreciated.
Just bought BFBC2 for $6.79. I'll bite on it's expansion if it becomes a daily deal!
All I am looking forward to for the upcoming daily deals are:
1. Mass Effect 2 + All DLC bundle.
2. Roller Coaster Tycoon 3: Platinum
3. Jade Empire: Special Edition.
4. Darksiders.
5. COD: BLOPS (Highly doubt it but I'll keep my expectations low for this).
All I am looking forward to for the upcoming daily deals are:
1. Mass Effect 2 + All DLC bundle.
2. Roller Coaster Tycoon 3: Platinum
3. Jade Empire: Special Edition.
4. Darksiders.
5. COD: BLOPS (Highly doubt it but I'll keep my expectations low for this).
brain_stew said:
Cool. I'll give it a shot first, I would definitely appreciate having the dualshock as my go to pad since it fits me well, I'm so used to it. I would love to use it for Dead Rising 2 and others.
anyways, t'is almost bedtime, I can't wait to wake up and see all the deals for tomorrow even though I can't do most of them...but if there are some good ones, I'll probably have to sell some stuff
slaughterking
Member
Only bought Super Meat Boy and The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom. Can't spend all that money on the first sales day after all. :I
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