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Steam Holiday Sale 2011 | Valve Has Run Out Of 3rd Party Coupons/Games (Dec 19-Jan 2)
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Sutton Dagger
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How much is LotR: War in the North on the US store, and is it even on sale?
MightyKAC
Member
Well, if that works and it won't get my account or cc borked that's pretty cool! Thanks a lot!
Was just a bit confused when it outright refused me to use my steam wallet funds.
Silent Hill Homecoming?
Silent Hill Homecoming.
cuevas. PhD.
Member
Have the guild wars stuff ever gone on sale? I got the original and first expansion but never anything else and wanted to see what's up.
Silent Hill : Homecoming
They have had the entire trilogy on sale a couple times now, they probably will have it on sale again soon.
Silent Hill Homecoming.
Nope it's still $50 in the US steam store, but I just bought the game from greenmangaming today for $12. It's steamworks so it's all good.
echoshifting
Banned
That's it, I need to join CAG. The sales have been coming hard and heavy from every angle this year. That is a crazy price.
ROBOKITTYZILLA
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Skydrift
This is basically Mario Kart + Blur, but in the sky with airplanes. Here are few key points after playing through the Skydrift tutorial and the first stage which includes around 3-4 different course maps:
Pros:
+Very easy to pick up and play.
+Controls feel really good with 360 Controller. I did not try KB/Mouse.
+A lot of different planes/jets to choose from, each with different attributes.
+There are a good variety of power-ups such as missles, cannons, shockwaves (damages and slows enemies), repair kits, and shields. You can get multiple copies of the same power up to make them stronger or convert power-ups into boost which is very useful. You can build up boost by flying close to the ground.
+Stages and environments are nice and varied. Caverns, waterfalls, lava, rock outcroppings, etc.
+Graphics are nice but nothing mind blowing. It could use some AA. Not sure if you can force it as I didn't take the time to try. The game was pretty smooth but people are reporting a capped 30 FPS. I'll check via FRAPS later.
+Guided tutorial for new players that explains all the mechanics in a simple and easy to follow manner.
+Unlockables (e.g. airplane skins, stages, medals, achievements, challenge modes, etc.)
Cons:
-When using the controller, on-screen key prompts still show keyboard controls. At times it shows both the keyboard and button controls but sometimes it only shows the keyboard keys. It should really only be one or the other based on your detected input.
-Online multiplayer community might not last. I tried a quick match in multiplayer and only about 4-5 people entered the lobby. I imagine player numbers will be up during the sale so that means things could be really bad when the sale ends. Single player campaign racing is pretty solid though. This is especially disappointing because this game could be an absolute blast in multiplayer.
-It feels like the AI is a little TOO accurate sometimes. I had no trouble on medium difficulty finishing in 1st to 3rd place, so it's probably good that the AI is challenging.
-Leaderboards do not seem to track single player campaign races. I may have overlooked it as I was in a bit of a hurry at the time.
For the price it is definitely worth picking up and I highly recommend it.
This is basically Mario Kart + Blur, but in the sky with airplanes. Here are few key points after playing through the Skydrift tutorial and the first stage which includes around 3-4 different course maps:
Pros:
+Very easy to pick up and play.
+Controls feel really good with 360 Controller. I did not try KB/Mouse.
+A lot of different planes/jets to choose from, each with different attributes.
+There are a good variety of power-ups such as missles, cannons, shockwaves (damages and slows enemies), repair kits, and shields. You can get multiple copies of the same power up to make them stronger or convert power-ups into boost which is very useful. You can build up boost by flying close to the ground.
+Stages and environments are nice and varied. Caverns, waterfalls, lava, rock outcroppings, etc.
+Graphics are nice but nothing mind blowing. It could use some AA. Not sure if you can force it as I didn't take the time to try. The game was pretty smooth but people are reporting a capped 30 FPS. I'll check via FRAPS later.
+Guided tutorial for new players that explains all the mechanics in a simple and easy to follow manner.
+Unlockables (e.g. airplane skins, stages, medals, achievements, challenge modes, etc.)
Cons:
-When using the controller, on-screen key prompts still show keyboard controls. At times it shows both the keyboard and button controls but sometimes it only shows the keyboard keys. It should really only be one or the other based on your detected input.
-Online multiplayer community might not last. I tried a quick match in multiplayer and only about 4-5 people entered the lobby. I imagine player numbers will be up during the sale so that means things could be really bad when the sale ends. Single player campaign racing is pretty solid though. This is especially disappointing because this game could be an absolute blast in multiplayer.
-It feels like the AI is a little TOO accurate sometimes. I had no trouble on medium difficulty finishing in 1st to 3rd place, so it's probably good that the AI is challenging.
-Leaderboards do not seem to track single player campaign races. I may have overlooked it as I was in a bit of a hurry at the time.
For the price it is definitely worth picking up and I highly recommend it.
Infinite Jest
Neo Member
Ugh. I've been a naughty boy, apparently.
$12 ? Hmmm, I think I got some credit there too. Tempting. Is the game any good solo?
Also, got the best coupon ever!!!
Anyone feels like saving 6 bucks on MW3 come January? LOL
Well, you took a game I was definitely going to ignore to a game I'm going to try the demo on.
Edit: Nevermind, It hought it was $2.50 not $5. $2.50 is my "small game I've never heard of" price this sale. I'll keep an eye out in the future though!
8 coals and counting. Lucky you!
TDLink
Member
Yeah it definitely works no problem. I have my billing address in the US but spend a lot of time in Canada. I still buy things I want on STEAM with that address just by changing my country to Canada whenever I'm there.
Good find for someone who doesn't already own it. Fantastic game, to say the least.
No clue I haven't played it yet. I sure hope so though.
Was about to pull the trigger on Avadon. But when you put it that way. Great point. I still have 45mins to decide on Neverwinter. So I may go with that.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
This is a deal breaker for me. Can't race at 30fps. I just can't do it.
Awesome! Thanks a lot! Gonna make my coming week a lot easier.
LethaL ImpuLse
Member
What's GAFs opinion on E.Y.E. Divine Cybermancy? The game itself seems intriguing but the metascore (60) ain't so great.
masterkajo
Member
Would I would have thought is still a good idea is if you could add two coupons together to form a new one with more discount. This way I could make use of all my -33% Valve coupons
Artofwar420
Member
The total sneaks up on you. Wondering if I should remove any of these.
$12 ? Hmmm, I think I got some credit there too. Tempting. Is the game any good solo?
Also, got the best coupon ever!!!
Anyone feels like saving 6 bucks on MW3 come January? LOL
Heh, even their coupons suck.
ROBOKITTYZILLA
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Slightly Live
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$12 ? Hmmm, I think I got some credit there too. Tempting. Is the game any good solo?
Also, got the best coupon ever!!!
Anyone feels like saving 6 bucks on MW3 come January? LOL
Wow, I thought my coupon was shit.
It's certainly one of the most unique FPS experiences to come out in the past few years.
The total sneaks up on you. Wondering if I should remove any of these.
why didn't you get the Alien Breed Trilogy?
I see only two of the three listed.
Cause he most likey got the 2nd one for free during the summer sale is my guess.
New page...if anyone understands my question...
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