Mr. Luchador
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Is IGN Prime worth it? Crusader Kings has me tempted. Works out at just under £20 for the year.
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STEAM announcements & updates 2012 Thread - Summer sales usually last week of June
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Mr. Luchador
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Paradox are awesome. If it hadn't been for Steam I'm not sure I'd have ever gave their games a chance. But that Paradox Pack in the Winter Sale of 2010... oh yeah baby.
Leon Belmont
Member
I've just found this! 
Chairmanchuck
Member
I just wonder....
... are there really people who buy Games just to get a free hat for TF2?
... are there really people who buy Games just to get a free hat for TF2?
It's more like they pay money for the hats, and the game is a "free" bonus.
Plenty, I know a guy who bought tons of games from the treasure hunt just to get a better hat.
Chairmanchuck
Member
So whats the appeal of hats in TF2?
I still dont really get it. I played the Game since the Orange Box was released, but honestly right now when I enter a server I see a lot of talk going on about "hats".
What is the appeal of a virtual hat for TF2?
I still dont really get it. I played the Game since the Orange Box was released, but honestly right now when I enter a server I see a lot of talk going on about "hats".
What is the appeal of a virtual hat for TF2?
Joe Molotov
Member
Hats give you e-swag.
there fun to wear? but in all seriousness, hat's are just a novelty item but are valuable even costing up to hundreds of dollars due to there rarity.
one could could simply gut a atx/gamecube case and put a mini itx board and make it look like a companion cube.
Exclusivity.
Little Old Man
Member
I've just found this!
2002: Microsoft launches the Xbox. Killer app: Halo
2012: Valve launches the Steambox. Killer app: it comes with a virtual hat.
Nabs
Member
I play it with my 360 analog stick. It's been good so far.
spindoctor
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There is also a whole economy setup which gives these hats real money value. As in, you can sell the hats to people who will pay 10$ or 30$ or 100$ or even more.
Lord British
Member
Ctrl Alt Del really is a horrible comic. That one above would be funnier as a forum post. And it still wouldn't be that funny.
Woody Invincible
Banned
Meh at all the a-c-d hate. If it had been a penny arcade comic with the same banter, it would be found witty and clever.
The TF2 hats are literally worth real world money, depending on rarity. The more uncommon ones, like the ones you get from pre-ordering games on Steam, are particularly sought after. They're traded for gift copies of games, other TF2 items, or "keys" which are used to open crates in-game (which have a 1% chance of producing the rarest items in the game, among more common stuff). The keys cost $2.50 from the micro-transaction shop, and some hats are deemed as being worth 10 keys or more.
Beyond the economics, they function as a status symbol in-game in the same way designer clothes or luxury cars function irl. More so because of the kill-cam where opponents see a still shot of your character after you kill them.
In addition to the hats, there are special versions of some weapons which have an internal kill counter. These are also sought after and traded for because the kill counter is publicly visible, including during kill-cam shots.
Beyond the economics, they function as a status symbol in-game in the same way designer clothes or luxury cars function irl. More so because of the kill-cam where opponents see a still shot of your character after you kill them.
In addition to the hats, there are special versions of some weapons which have an internal kill counter. These are also sought after and traded for because the kill counter is publicly visible, including during kill-cam shots.
It works better without the dialog.
better, now remove the second panel
One could also just build a PC instead of buying a Steam Box, but that product is not for those people.
I'm fine with people buying custom pc's, but a companion cube pc would just look garish and I would rather spend time doing a diy project would be more effective than spending a lot on a niche fan product based off some game.
again to reiterate; I don't mind people buying pre-built systems.
oh a gamecube itx pc:
if the steam box was similar in design I would love it to bits.
SteveWinwood
Member
Not really, no.
2K Games, Rockstar and Valve games are now 25% cheaper for Brazil.
Not sure if it's for the entire Latin America, according to SteamPrices it isn't.
vvv So those prices for Brazil on SteamPrices are actually for South America. Nice. vvv
Madrugador
Member
Well, those games are cheaper here in Chile as well. Maybe it's only for South America, can't tell.
I'm fucking glad though.
L4D2's 15 bucks here in Argentina. Gaben loves us!
The Sims 3 Showtime Katy Perry Collector's Edition is now available on Steam.
This is my teenage dream come true!
SteveWinwood
Member
EA still knows where the money is.
Edit: Why didn't y'all tell me sims 3 was on sale! I might jump on it for 10 bucks...
2nd edit: not on the specials tab yet, probably midweek madness sale I guess in a couple minutes.
Nice find. I'll probably pick up a few expansion packs while they're on sale.
Joe Molotov
Member
HAWT!
Madrugador
Member
Midweek Madness - The Sims 3 $10.19 (66% off).
Daily Deal - Dead Horde $2.49 (75% off).
Daily Deal - Dead Horde $2.49 (75% off).
fluffydelusions
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Daily deal: Dead Horde, 2,24Euro.
Simmer down. They already had Sims 3 on the service prior to the breakup. The fact that they didn t leave those customers hung out to dry is commendable. They could have.
Madrugador
Member
$10.19 including all DLC is what it says for me
Yep, It's more expensive here
At least Gabe loves us <3 Fuck you EA.
This is one of those times, you wish steam didn't tell your friends what games your playing/buying.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I must say, Sims 3 + all DLC in that price is a grab!
With that said, it's still cheaper buying locally here lol
So the only unique thing in the Katie Perry edition is the unique Sim as well as an object?
With that said, it's still cheaper buying locally here lol
So the only unique thing in the Katie Perry edition is the unique Sim as well as an object?
SteveWinwood
Member
It is commendable. It really is. Although I suppose they could redeem all that on origin.
Also something something mass effect 1 and 2 something something 3 something expansions something something sequels something.
Edit: man the steam store is awesome. So easy to buy
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Yeah, with that said it's still a good price.
However, retail here (which means the game would be added to Origin) has it cheaper for some odd reason.
However, retail here (which means the game would be added to Origin) has it cheaper for some odd reason.
Leon Belmont
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nvm I found the information!
Never bought directly from the THQ store, but usually online store don't charge you until your order ships.
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