Steam Sale!

[Fallen]

The Big Christmas Steam Sale is on now. This is one of the big ones, if you're thinking they just had one a while back. It will run from December 18th to January 2nd. Big discounts on games with rotating inventory every 12/24 hours. Be sure to check it out if you're looking for good deals. You cab also get trading cards for voting on what games go on sale every 12 hours which can be sold for real money (but not much).

http://store.steampowered.com/

Feel free to post your purchases of games you'll never get around to playing!

[Taernath]

http://i.imgur.com/hOvdqbr.png

[Fallen]

But waiting is HAAAAAARD!

[Gelston]

So hard, I usually have all the games well before they ever hit a steam sale.

[Taernath]

There are a bunch I've held off on for 50% sales.

[Taernath]

Sales today are pretty hnnnnnnnngg

[ThatDamnTep]

I really shouldn't have built a new PC right before a Steam sale. So far Civ:BE and Borderlands the Pre-sequel are taunting me. Anyone know anything about Valkyria Chronicles?

[Warriorbird]

I really shouldn't have built a new PC right before a Steam sale. So far Civ:BE and Borderlands the Pre-sequel are taunting me. Anyone know anything about Valkyria Chronicles?

One of my favorite PS3 games, though the sequels were stupidly Vita. Cell shaded anime WW2 game, with small squads that shift between tactical view and a first person bullet time setup for turn based. It's fun and I bought it.

[Johnny Five]

I really shouldn't have built a new PC right before a Steam sale. So far Civ:BE and Borderlands the Pre-sequel are taunting me. Anyone know anything about Valkyria Chronicles?

Do not buy the new borderlands, it is a giant shit of lackluster content/platforming and tedious mission running. Just wait for the GOTY edition.

[Johnny Five]

Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (BUY NOW)
I pretty much just scan all the super cheap games .99 or whatever. I have found that I've had ten times the amount of fun with indie under 10$ games than I have with any recent 60$ game.

[Johnny Five]

7126
ORB is also on there for 99 cents.

[Fallen]

Binding of Isaac is absolutely amazing. Can't recommend that game enough unless you absolutely cannot play anything resembling an indie game.

[ThatDamnTep]

One of my favorite PS3 games, though the sequels were stupidly Vita. Cell shaded anime WW2 game, with small squads that shift between tactical view and a first person bullet time setup for turn based. It's fun and I bought it.

I'm sold.


Do not buy the new borderlands, it is a giant shit of lackluster content/platforming and tedious mission running. Just wait for the GOTY edition.

That's really disappointing. BL2 is one of my favorite games.

[Androidpk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEMmAkhHUWg&feature=youtu.be

[Methais]

I don't think I can resist that Borderlands sale.

Wait, this game sucks? :(

[Warriorbird]

I don't think I can resist that Borderlands sale.

Wait, this game sucks? :(

All my Borderlands 2 addict students tell me to stay away. The humor's cool, but the game's not good.

[Back]

Square Enix is also having a sale. Instead of buying FFVII through Steam for $8.03 I got it from SE for $4.80.

[Androidpk]

Square Enix is also having a sale. Instead of buying FFVII through Steam for $8.03 I got it from SE for $4.80.

Have you not played that already?

[Gelston]

Have you not played that already?

He was waiting for everyone to play it first, out of fairness.

[Parkbandit]

Am I the only one that has time for one game at a time?

[Gelston]

Am I the only one that has time for one game at a time?

If it is a really good game, I'll only play one game at a time. I've never liked bouncing back and forth between games.

[Androidpk]

Am I the only one that has time for one game at a time?

I typically only play one game at a time. Either until I beat it or get tired of it.

[Johnny Five]

Well if you are playing a triple A title maybe. But with alot of Indie titles or Rogue like games they aren't very long. And if you play FPS I'm sure all you wouldn't go play CS:GO/COD/BF and nothing else. If so.. lame.

[Androidpk]

I totally did not put over 600 hours into BF4..

[Fallen]

First purchase of the sale: Hammerwatch for $1.49. I had my eye on it for a while and figured I couldn't go wrong for 90% off.

[Fallen]

AC:Black Flag is $10 bucks right now. I imagine at some point it may dip down a bit more, but the sale says it ends in 25 hours. From previous discussions here on the PC it's highly recommended. Think I should wait or jump on it at that price?

[Gelston]

AC:Black Flag is $10 bucks right now. I imagine at some point it may dip down a bit more, but the sale says it ends in 25 hours. From previous discussions here on the PC it's highly recommended. Think I should wait or jump on it at that price?

The game is fucking awesome and well worth $10.

[Taernath]

AC:Black Flag is $10 bucks right now. I imagine at some point it may dip down a bit more, but the sale says it ends in 25 hours. From previous discussions here on the PC it's highly recommended. Think I should wait or jump on it at that price?

I bought it on release and wasn't disappointed.

[Whirlin]

One Way Heroics was on sale for like, 90 cents or something. It's a solid game, you can likely get 5-10 hours out of it... definitely worth the price at under a dollar.

[Back]

Have you not played that already?

I know I know... somehow I missed it. I entered the franchise at FFX, which I loved. I was thinking about how in the hell I missed VII and it just must be that my console transition in the 90's was from Super Nintendo to PS2. In between I was too busy getting laid.

[Androidpk]

I know I know... somehow I missed it. I entered the franchise at FFX, which I loved. I was thinking about how in the hell I missed VII and it just must be that my console transition in the 90's was from Super Nintendo to PS2. In between I was too busy getting laid.

Next you're going to say you missed FFT.

[Gelston]

Next you're going to say you missed FFT.

I didn't like that game. Because I don't like Asian products games. This extends, now, to the entire FF series.

[Androidpk]

I didn't like that game. Because I don't like Asian products games. This extends, now, to the entire FF series.

Says the guy who plays Korean MMOs.

[Gelston]

Says the guy who plays Korean MMOs.

A play "a" Korean MMO. I don't play it anymore.

You can't say I don't give Asian games a shot. And it was a lot of fun, until it wasn't anymore.

[Warriorbird]

AC:Black Flag is $10 bucks right now. I imagine at some point it may dip down a bit more, but the sale says it ends in 25 hours. From previous discussions here on the PC it's highly recommended. Think I should wait or jump on it at that price?

Uplay is intensely stupid but it's worth it just for free roaming pirate GTA.

As for the main storyline? AC3 had fun villains/unlikeable hero. This has likeable hero/stupid villains.

[Taernath]

Says the guy who plays Korean MMOs.

What, GW2? That hardly fits the grindy azn mindset.

[Jarvan]

I know I know... somehow I missed it. I entered the franchise at FFX, which I loved. I was thinking about how in the hell I missed VII and it just must be that my console transition in the 90's was from Super Nintendo to PS2. In between I was too busy getting laid.

I call shenanigans.

[Jarvan]

Also..

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/spacehulk_storefront

Space Hulk is 2.49 on Humble store for the next 45 hours or so.

Really can't beat that.

Also another great buy on steam.. King's bounty - Collector's pack. Great time killer for 13.74.

[Androidpk]

Also..

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/spacehulk_storefront

Space Hulk is 2.49 on Humble store for the next 45 hours or so.

Really can't beat that.

Have you played it?

[Jarvan]

Have you played it?

Not yet, tho it has fairly positive reviews on steam. Did play the board game a few times a long time ago tho.

[Androidpk]

Not yet, tho it has fairly positive reviews on steam. Did play the board game a few times a long time ago tho.

There is an expansion coming out soon I believe.*

*Looks like it's already out.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7nzXnpqPqc

[Taernath]

There is an expansion coming out soon I believe.

For Ascension? It came out a couple days ago.

[Fallen]

I picked up Bulletstorm for $4 as a Community Choice.

I somehow missed AC 4 at $10. If that comes around again I will have to grab it.

[Drinin]

Civ: BE so far. Probably snag a few more.

[Johnny Five]

I picked up Bulletstorm for $4 as a Community Choice.

I somehow missed AC 4 at $10. If that comes around again I will have to grab it.

Steam sales generally go like this. Game you want is 33% off the first day. The fifth day its 90% off. The eighth day its 40% off. I swear they just do RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR™ on their sales. But in general you will see the same game on sale more than once.

[Fallen]

Steam sales generally go like this. Game you want is 33% off the first day. The fifth day its 90% off. The eighth day its 40% off. I swear they just do RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR™ on their sales. But in general you will see the same game on sale more than once.

What's odd as it was a massive discount, but it wasn't listed on the main page. Now it's far less. I'm sure it will come up eventually.

[Jarvan]

If a game costs more then $30 base, I won't buy it on a steam sale till it is 50% off. If it's less then $30, I will pick it up at 33%. If it's newer, if it's older, I will wait till 50%.

[Ashliana]

I really shouldn't have built a new PC right before a Steam sale. So far Civ:BE and Borderlands the Pre-sequel are taunting me. Anyone know anything about Valkyria Chronicles?

Valkyria Chronicles is amazing in almost every regard. I played the PS3 version. It's definitely worth the twenty bucks, or whatever they're charging.

[Fallen]

Picked up 3DMark from a $5 Community Sale. It'll be useful in testing to see if I need to overclock my CPU now as well as when I go to build a new gaming rig soon.

[ThatDamnTep]

Is it that much better than the free version?

[Fallen]

Is it that much better than the free version?

Is it $5 better than the free version? I honestly don't know, but one would certainly hope so.

[ThatDamnTep]

Is it $5 better than the free version? I honestly don't know, but one would certainly hope so.

Fair enough. I mean there are a lot of free stress testing programs out there like aida64, FurMark, etc. I suppose I was more curious about what the 5 bucks got you that the free version couldn't offer.

[Drinin]

Picked up Skyrim last night for$4.99. Figured it was worth a download at that price.

[Warriorbird]

Picked up Skyrim last night for$4.99. Figured it was worth a download at that price.

Worth it for the modding alone.

[Gelston]

Goat Simulator is 4.99. Pick it up while you can.

[Fallen]

I picked up Hero Siege, but no big purchases so far. I'll likely grab a few titles on the last day.

Anyone pick up something new in the past few days?

[Taernath]

Worth it for the modding alone.

I spent 5 hours over the last few days with a new character, just hunting deer, fishing salmon, crafting food and clothing, then going home to relax in a modded house.


I picked up Hero Siege, but no big purchases so far. I'll likely grab a few titles on the last day.

Anyone pick up something new in the past few days?

All told I got Borderlands: PS, Assassin's Creed: Unity, Ryse, Beyond Earth, Far Cry 4 (with a promotional key), and Age of Mythology. I don't really see myself getting anything else, unless maybe Divinity goes half off or something. That should hold me for a long while.

[Johnny Five]

This War Of Mine. Enough said.

[Fallen]

I think the daily deals are done. Edited to say the voting and flash sales are done too.

Now is the time to buy your games at a discount if you've held off all sale.

[Warriorbird]

I picked up a Telltale game from the auction and my girlfriend gave me one for Christmas. Other than that, I just sort of felt obligated to buy Postal 2 at 99 cents. I imagine I'll pick up Endless Legend some time later.

[Fallen]

I bought COD: AW for a friend for Christmas. I'm on the fence about picking up Shovel Knight while it's on sale. I know I will like it if I can get around to it, just a lot of games in my backlog. By the time i'm ready to play it should be at a better price anyway.

[Whirlin]

I bought COD: AW for a friend for Christmas. I'm on the fence about picking up Shovel Knight while it's on sale. I know I will like it if I can get around to it, just a lot of games in my backlog. By the time i'm ready to play it should be at a better price anyway.

I wanted to get Shovel Knight... I heard really good things about it... However, I don't think it's really a game that I'd want to play on my CPU/Steam... I know they also sell it on the 3DS online store... It may be a better game for a portable system, or a console. But... if you're running a steam box, it'd be a good buy.

[Vorpodu]

Has anybody played Endless Legend? That game seems like it might be good and im thinking about getting it. An endorsement from the fine people of the PC would push me over the edge. Granted, ill probably buy it anyway but i still want to feel good about it.

[Androidpk]

Has anybody played Endless Legend? That game seems like it might be good and im thinking about getting it. An endorsement from the fine people of the PC would push me over the edge. Granted, ill probably buy it anyway but i still want to feel good about it.

I would, it looks awesome for a 4x game.

[Ashlander]

I picked it up it's pretty fun. Each race plays differently so it's not just a bunch of reskinned units. My only complaint is the tactical combat. I can't quite get the units to do just what I want them to do but I think it's me doing something wrong over the game.

[Thondalar]

I finally picked up Wasteland 2 from the last-minute sale...only played a couple hours but I'm pretty impressed so far. They managed to bring old school wasteland/fallout into the current age without losing any of it's charm.

I heard tell the same studio is making a new Planescape, but it probably won't be out for another year or so...I don't know about ya'll, but Planescape: Torment is in my top 5 games of all time on any platform. I'm pretty stoked about these guys making another one.

[Warriorbird]

Has anybody played Endless Legend? That game seems like it might be good and im thinking about getting it. An endorsement from the fine people of the PC would push me over the edge. Granted, ill probably buy it anyway but i still want to feel good about it.

My girlfriend's trying it in a few minutes. She's more a strategy fan than me (except for like CK2) so I'll report back.

[Back]

I wanted to get Shovel Knight... I heard really good things about it... However, I don't think it's really a game that I'd want to play on my CPU/Steam... I know they also sell it on the 3DS online store... It may be a better game for a portable system, or a console. But... if you're running a steam box, it'd be a good buy.

I've heard good things about Shovel Knight. It's a new school side scroller akin to Mega Man. Who has the time for all these dang games???

[Taernath]

Has anybody played Endless Legend? That game seems like it might be good and im thinking about getting it. An endorsement from the fine people of the PC would push me over the edge. Granted, ill probably buy it anyway but i still want to feel good about it.

I've played their Endless Space, and the thing that bothered me the most about it was that combat was like a mini card-battling game. It was really weird and out of the blue. Legends doesn't do that, it's more of a traditional 4x, but from what I understand you don't really have full control over your army, which moves and fights by itself

[Ashlander]

I've played their Endless Space, and the thing that bothered me the most about it was that combat was like a mini card-battling game. It was really weird and out of the blue. Legends doesn't do that, it's more of a traditional 4x, but from what I understand you don't really have full control over your army, which moves and fights by itself

That's my only problem with it. You can set what units you want your army to fight but the AI will choose how to get to them and sometimes you get WTF moments.

[Warriorbird]

I've played their Endless Space, and the thing that bothered me the most about it was that combat was like a mini card-battling game. It was really weird and out of the blue. Legends doesn't do that, it's more of a traditional 4x, but from what I understand you don't really have full control over your army, which moves and fights by itself

Other than that my girlfriend says she digs it. She likes the faction/minor faction differences.