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Title: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 19 April, 2012, 02:09:17 PM
Dont think there's a thread like this already. Just letting people know when stuff is free or temporarily cheap as Steam etc do some very cool one day specials

Anyway, for the iOS mob...
"Edge" and "Burn the City". Two fun little games that are free on a 24hr promotion thing. Grab 'em quick, especially Edge which is retro awesome
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: mogzilla on 20 April, 2012, 11:00:37 PM
apps are free to access on xbox live this weekend
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 23 April, 2012, 11:12:16 PM
Warhammer Space Marine is a tenner on Steam for the next 18hrs

Fun, stompy action game
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 25 April, 2012, 09:29:32 AM
You'll have to be quick but Dead Space 2 is about £4 on Steam for a limited time

Well worth the money if you like scaring the shit out of yourself
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 25 April, 2012, 05:49:34 PM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 25 April, 2012, 09:29:32 AM
You'll have to be quick but Dead Space 2 is about £4 on Steam for a limited time

Well worth the money if you like scaring the shit out of yourself

Ooh... and the first Dead Space is only £2.49 right now...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 25 April, 2012, 10:37:21 PM
MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 for £1.99 on iPhone app.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 03 May, 2012, 08:41:28 PM
On Steam

Transformers War for Cybertron... REALLY fun action shooter. Only £3.74

And Batman Arkham City is a tenner till Monday
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Noisybast on 04 May, 2012, 09:11:43 AM
Lionhead are giving away free download codes for Fable Heroes on Facebook and Twitter.
Codes go up at 12am and 12pm on Facebook, and at random intervals through the day on Twitter.
Got me a copy last night.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 11 May, 2012, 05:02:16 PM
Free copy of Midnight Club 2 on Steam -


Quote
Join the Official Rockstar Community on Steam and Receive a Free Copy of Midnight Club 2
posted by Rockstar Games @ 04:29PM on May 10, 2012


Join the Official Rockstar Games Community on Steam at http://steamcommunity.com/games/rockstargames by 10 am Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, and receive one non-giftable copy of Midnight Club 2 in your Steam account by May 29th.

Eligibility: User must have an account with at least one successful purchase, gift or retail registration in the account. The offer is not available to users who already own Midnight Club 2.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Albion on 14 May, 2012, 09:34:24 AM
Lego Harry Potter Years 1 - 4 for the iPad is on sale for 69p.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 14 May, 2012, 09:36:36 AM
Quote from: Albion on 14 May, 2012, 09:34:24 AM
Lego Harry Potter Years 1 - 4 for the iPad is on sale for 69p.

Yeah got it yesterday, enjoy it on iPad :-)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 14 May, 2012, 09:55:19 AM
Batman Arkham City Lockdown is only 69p at the moment too.
Bit of a rip off of Infinity Blade and not as good to be honest, but for 70p its still a cool one and the graphics are about as good as you get on iOS
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 29 May, 2012, 01:26:09 PM
At time of typing there's about 4 hours left to get Alice : Madness Returns from Steam for £2.99.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Pyroxian on 29 May, 2012, 02:44:10 PM
Indie game (for most platforms) sale on at: http://www.becausewemay.com/

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 01 June, 2012, 07:39:49 PM
Humble Indie Bundle V (http://www.humblebundle.com/)

Pay what you want and get Psychonauts, Limbo, Superbrothers : Sword & Sworcery,  and Amnesia : The Dark Descent (and Bastion, if you pay more than the average, which is currently $7.70.) Some of the money goes to charity.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 02 June, 2012, 12:42:02 AM
Grabbed Saints Row 3 today for a tenner. 66% off till Monday
Played an hour or so, lots of OTT fun
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 02 June, 2012, 01:07:16 AM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 02 June, 2012, 12:42:02 AM
Grabbed Saints Row 3 today for a tenner. 66% off till Monday
Played an hour or so, lots of OTT fun

I wonder if worth to get, but I got 256mb Memory?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 10 June, 2012, 05:04:37 PM
Quote from: M.I.K. on 01 June, 2012, 07:39:49 PM
Humble Indie Bundle V (http://www.humblebundle.com/)

Pay what you want and get Psychonauts, Limbo, Superbrothers : Sword & Sworcery,  and Amnesia : The Dark Descent (and Bastion, if you pay more than the average, which is currently $7.70.) Some of the money goes to charity.

...and now it also includes Lone Survivor, Braid and Super Meat Boy if you pay more than the average, (currently $8.32). Four days left to go.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 13 June, 2012, 12:01:08 PM
Worms 2 : Armageddon for the iphone/ipad... 69p

PLayed this to death on the pc so hoping the portable version is good.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 13 June, 2012, 12:20:50 PM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 13 June, 2012, 12:01:08 PM
Worms 2 : Armageddon for the iphone/ipad... 69p

PLayed this to death on the pc so hoping the portable version is good.

It's bloody good on iphone/ipad!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 13 June, 2012, 04:43:46 PM
Had a quick blast lunchtime. Pretty cool. Movement controls take a bit of getting used to and no idea how to use the jetpack but still a must have ipad game

Get the feeling it would be VERY fiddly on a phone tho
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 22 June, 2012, 07:32:34 PM
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep 1...amazing value at €1.59 on iOS (iPad).
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 26 June, 2012, 08:54:35 PM
LA Noire is available for a fiver on Steam 'til thursday and Rebellion's Alien Vs Predator is three quid for the next 20 hours.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 03 July, 2012, 08:26:03 PM
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown is €0.79 (£0.69) on iOS.
Was waiting for a price drop on this for a while.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 03 July, 2012, 08:39:32 PM
LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 iOS for 69p!

Fab, my niece will love that!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 03 July, 2012, 10:59:13 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 03 July, 2012, 08:26:03 PM
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown is €0.79 (£0.69) on iOS.
Was waiting for a price drop on this for a while.

Bought that one full price. Bit repetitive but still fun and... well, its Batman

Plus it's a good one to show off your iphone/ipad as it looks REALLY nice
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 06 July, 2012, 02:34:00 PM
Sky Gamblers: Rise of Glory for special offer of 69p on iOS! fab flight game!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 14 July, 2012, 11:09:32 AM
Steam has a sale on just now.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 26 July, 2012, 11:18:19 PM
Borderlands free this weekend at Steam and on for £4.99!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 01 August, 2012, 06:41:18 PM
Transformers Battle for Cybertron : £3.75
I enjoy the films as a bit of silly popcorn fodder but couldnt give two monkeys about Transformers.

That said, I loved this. Really cool 3rd person shooter and well worth 3.75


And yeah, I got Borderlands.
Well, actually I lucked out and a mate bought a 4 licence pack and sent me one
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 05 September, 2012, 11:17:14 PM
Thor game for ipad/iphone is free for a limited time... dunno how long. Its there now anyway

Looks like a bit of a button masher, but nothing wrong with that every now and again.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 05 October, 2012, 12:25:21 PM
The Amazing Spider-Man - 69p on IOS! It looks amazing on my iPad, and the best spider-man game ever?

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-amazing-spider-man/id524359189?mt=8 (http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-amazing-spider-man/id524359189?mt=8)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 05 October, 2012, 01:03:39 PM
Quote from: Goaty on 05 October, 2012, 12:25:21 PM
The Amazing Spider-Man - 69p on IOS! It looks amazing on my iPad, and the best spider-man game ever?

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-amazing-spider-man/id524359189?mt=8 (http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-amazing-spider-man/id524359189?mt=8)

Got it, cheers.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 22 November, 2012, 06:23:09 PM
Galaxy on Fire 2 is free for the Ipad today, grab it quick :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 22 November, 2012, 06:36:52 PM
Quote from: Rog69 on 22 November, 2012, 06:23:09 PM
Galaxy on Fire 2 is free for the Ipad today, grab it quick :thumbsup:

No way, that can't be right!!!  Free?  There must be some catch.  Maybe it's to get a userbase going so they can flog more expansions and add-ons.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 22 November, 2012, 07:38:09 PM
It's true I tell you, I grabbed it myself.

It is the SD version without any add-ons but well worth grabbing for nowt (even if you are about to quit your job in a week and have to hand your company Ipad back  ;) )


This Thanksgiving weekend is always good for gaming bargains, there's a week long sale that started yesterday over on Steam and it's always worth keeping an eye on Savy Gamer to see the best bargains on all platforms - http://savygamer.co.uk/ (http://savygamer.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Andy_Lee on 22 November, 2012, 09:23:24 PM
Quote from: Rog69 on 22 November, 2012, 06:23:09 PM
Galaxy on Fire 2 is free for the Ipad today, grab it quick :thumbsup:

Top tip! Ta!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Richmond Clements on 23 November, 2012, 11:54:19 AM
Quote from: AndyLee on 22 November, 2012, 09:23:24 PM
Quote from: Rog69 on 22 November, 2012, 06:23:09 PM
Galaxy on Fire 2 is free for the Ipad today, grab it quick :thumbsup:

Top tip! Ta!

Dammit! Why didn't I see this yesterday!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 23 November, 2012, 01:33:51 PM
Another World 20th Anniversary on iOS for 69p this weekend!

(http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/AnotherWorld_960.jpg)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Albion on 23 November, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 23 November, 2012, 11:54:19 AM
Quote from: AndyLee on 22 November, 2012, 09:23:24 PM
Quote from: Rog69 on 22 November, 2012, 06:23:09 PM
Galaxy on Fire 2 is free for the Ipad today, grab it quick :thumbsup:

Top tip! Ta!

Dammit! Why didn't I see this yesterday!

It's still free today too.  :)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 25 November, 2012, 07:22:04 PM
Batman Arkam City and Asylum plus all DLC for £7.50 on Steam

Are these two games any good? City is £5 and Asylum £2.50.

I've never played either
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 25 November, 2012, 07:46:16 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 25 November, 2012, 07:22:04 PM
Batman Arkam City and Asylum plus all DLC for £7.50 on Steam

Are these two games any good? City is £5 and Asylum £2.50.

I've never played either

Both are incredibly good.
Arkham City was arguably the best game of 2011, and is the current gold standard RE comic book video game adaptations.
That price is a steal.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 25 November, 2012, 08:06:09 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 25 November, 2012, 07:22:04 PM
Batman Arkam City and Asylum plus all DLC for £7.50 on Steam

Are these two games any good? City is £5 and Asylum £2.50.

I've never played either

It's £5 now.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 25 November, 2012, 09:08:50 PM
Nope. THey're on sale for the next 48 hours. First one £2.49. Second one £4.99. Both GOTY editions with all DLC. I knows 'cos I just bought them.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 25 November, 2012, 09:13:51 PM
Oh. And in the Steam "Flash Sale" there's two bargains for the next 40 minutes:

Dragon Age Origins + All expansions for £5.99

Metro 2033 for £3.74
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 25 November, 2012, 09:39:37 PM
Yeah got Batman Arkham City on PS3 before, now got it for £4.99, it include first game AND all DLC, here some info about DLCs

Batman: Arkham City - Game Of The Year Edition Includes:

Batman: Arkham City game
Harley Quinns Revenge
Arkham City Skins Pack
Challenge Map Pack
Catwoman Pack
Nightwing Pack
Robin Pack


Harley Quinns Revenge:
2+ hours of content
New storyline and enemies
Play as both Batman and Robin
Face off against the all new "Harley Gang"
New environments
Use Robin's unique navigational abilities
New collectables
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 25 November, 2012, 10:00:05 PM
Not bad for a five-spot!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 25 November, 2012, 10:10:16 PM
Oh, for fuck's sake. I just paid £25 for the GOTY edition of Arkham City on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 25 November, 2012, 10:12:34 PM
I believe the correct internet expression is "LOL"
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 25 November, 2012, 10:17:02 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 25 November, 2012, 10:12:34 PM
I believe the correct internet expression is "LOL"

Cruel man, cruel.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Woolly on 28 November, 2012, 10:59:22 PM
Anyone else bought a 3DS XL?

Found this on CVG:

"New and existing owners who register before January 15, 2013 will be able to download one of five games from the eShop.

The titles on offer are Super Mario 3D Land, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, New Art Academy, New Style Boutique and Freakyforms Deluxe.

Owners who've already registered 3DS XL systems with Club Nintendo will still be able to receive a free game by logging into their Club Nintendo account and following the instructions on the banner about the promotion."


Had to do a bit of searching to actually find the promotion, as its a bit hidden.
-Log in
-Go to 'My Profile'
-Click the arrow next to the banner to find the promotion.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 29 November, 2012, 02:49:17 AM
Why did they do this? Have they dropped the RRP of the 3DS XL suddenly?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 01 December, 2012, 12:11:40 PM
(I know this isn't really what the thread was created for, but I'm selling a couple of mint-condition (still factory sealed) GTA games on ebay (Vice City Stories and San Andreas for PS2 and XBOX respectively).

So if you fancy it pop a bid on, it'll help my xmas fund!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200857094267?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200857094267?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200857096893?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200857096893?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

Cheers.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: MercZ on 02 December, 2012, 07:20:25 AM
If you haven't been keeping up, THQ has been going through some bad financial mess recently. They're offering a set of 6 games (7 if you pay over $5.67) over on humble bundles for what ever price you want to give. The games they are offering in this bundle are,

Darksiders
Metro 2033
Red Faction Armageddeon
Company of Heroes
Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes Tales of Valor
Saints Row 3 (only if you pledge over $5.67 as of this post)

These aren't physical copies, they will only give you CD keys which you then activate on steam, windows only.

https://www.humblebundle.com/

Unfortunately I'm not sure if this works for people outside of the US. I don't see why it shouldn't, if it's using paypal then currency conversion shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Chrrow on 02 December, 2012, 10:47:14 AM
I'm no sure if you can still get it but for a short period of time you can get a free code for the Hitman Sniper Challange on the offical page. Also the amount of codes are limited but maybe you can still get one. I got a code for my PS3 a few days ago.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 09 December, 2012, 07:28:41 PM
FTL is £4 on Steam this weekend
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 13 December, 2012, 12:42:18 AM
Duke Nukem 3D Atomic Edition is currently free on GOG. Grab it quick.

http://www.gog.com/gamecard/duke_nukem_3d_atomic_edition (http://www.gog.com/gamecard/duke_nukem_3d_atomic_edition)

...oh, and like this page to get a free copy of Metro 2033...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/MetroVideoGame?sk=app_395840630491782 (http://www.facebook.com/#!/MetroVideoGame?sk=app_395840630491782)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 14 December, 2012, 05:29:25 PM
All 'Angry Birds HD' games are €0.89 on iOS.
I just sold my soul to Disney and bought the Star Wars one...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Chrrow on 14 December, 2012, 10:50:56 PM
When you like the official Metro 2033 facebook page you will get a code and a downloadlink to download the game completely free.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 18 December, 2012, 07:19:22 PM
'The Walking Dead' (Part 1) is currently free on iOS.
It's actually pretty bloomin good.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: radiator on 18 December, 2012, 10:42:34 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 December, 2012, 07:19:22 PM
'The Walking Dead' (Part 1) is currently free on iOS.
It's actually pretty bloomin good.

Ah, fucker. Just paid for this last night!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 19 December, 2012, 09:27:40 AM
Quote from: radiator on 18 December, 2012, 10:42:34 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 December, 2012, 07:19:22 PM
'The Walking Dead' (Part 1) is currently free on iOS.
It's actually pretty bloomin good.

Ah, fucker. Just paid for this last night!

The impetuousness of youth...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Albion on 20 December, 2012, 09:31:56 AM
90% off some EA games in the App Store at the moment.
Just got FIFA 13 for the iPad for 69p.  :)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 20 December, 2012, 06:40:10 PM
Awesome, got the Walking Dead app :)

Steam got Xmas sales.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 23 December, 2012, 06:09:35 PM
There whole of The Walking Dead for £10.49 on Steam now.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 08 January, 2013, 04:50:42 PM
On iPad, Blueprint 3D HD is currently free.  It's a nifty visual puzzler where you tilt lines around until they form a blueprint. Quite addictive.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 05 February, 2013, 09:35:01 PM
Wow, I love new app The Room, so smartest puzzle game! It on sale of 69p at iOS.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 06 February, 2013, 01:29:06 AM
Really enjoyed The Room. Finished it in a few hours but it was a few hours where I couldnt put the ipad down

Also got Fifa, awesome on the ipad

Playing Zombie Tsunami now which is a freebie. Pretty fun
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 06 February, 2013, 07:55:32 AM
Quote from: Goaty on 05 February, 2013, 09:35:01 PM
Wow, I love new app The Room, so smartest puzzle game! It on sale of 69p at iOS.

I loved this too, and would definetly buy a sequel.
Didn't like the overly generous 'hint' option....I'd prefer to get stuck and come back to it when frustration levels dropped!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 21 March, 2013, 01:04:26 PM
Well, this seems like a ludicrous bargain even if you don't much fancy the main game. Buy Bioshock Infinite, get the original Bioshock, X-Com and another game with some decent choices. All for £24.

http://www.greenmangaming.com/bundles/#bundle-41
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 21 March, 2013, 03:01:55 PM
At the risk of "I havent actually played it, but the trailer OUTRAGED ME!" comments...

Hitman Absolution.

Fiver over on the Square Enix website. Gives you a code to put into steam, where oddly its still showing as £20, job done

Anyway, enjoyed the original Hitman way back when and IGN gave this new one 9/10 so looking forward to it.

1.4 of 11gb downloaded.....

https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_uk/

The revamped and optimised Final Fantasy 7 also a fiver as is Sleeping Dogs which I also really enjoyed.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Richmond Clements on 21 March, 2013, 03:14:38 PM
FF 7..? Shiiiit! I haven't got the time..!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: James Stacey on 21 March, 2013, 03:31:05 PM
It's still the same old FFVII, just tweaked to play on current PCs and an added cheevo system (which is no bad thing). Squenix have said they'll never do a revamped FFVII till they produce a game better than it, which seems unlikely.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 21 March, 2013, 04:23:38 PM
Yeah? I thought they'd tidied up the graphics for this version and made it all higher rez.

But yeah... I want this. Want to have it on my pc. Dunno if I want to start it again though as I lost a LOT of hours to this back on my old playstation. Absolutely loved it.
Anyone seen Final Fantasy Advent Children btw? Well worth a look if you're a fan of FF7
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: James Stacey on 21 March, 2013, 04:33:04 PM
It's higher res insofar as it will play at higher resolutions than was possible on the PS1, so it will look crisper, but they haven't upped any polygon counts or textures. There was a techdemo of FFVII done to launch the PS3 which is itself showing its age http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVCYy8C5Av4 but that was as far as they got.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: radiator on 21 March, 2013, 07:34:36 PM
It would cost a prohibitive amount to do a proper update of it though. They'd have to generate so much content.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 21 March, 2013, 09:01:23 PM
Spec Ops: The Line

£5 on PC from Game.com
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: James Stacey on 21 March, 2013, 09:33:41 PM
Quote from: radiator on 21 March, 2013, 07:34:36 PM
It would cost a prohibitive amount to do a proper update of it though. They'd have to generate so much content.
I'm not sure. The current games are pretty huge and unlike a gamble with any new game a redux of 7 would be a guaranteed hit. They've updated several of the earlier games ( admittedly for handhelds). I'd buy the crap out of it.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 22 March, 2013, 02:58:13 PM
Not interested in FF but i'll take both Hitman and Sleeping Dogs. :D
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 22 March, 2013, 07:31:43 PM
There is a big indie game sale on Steam over the next few days, some real gems on there at sub-pint prices.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 22 March, 2013, 08:18:58 PM
Quote from: Rog69 on 22 March, 2013, 07:31:43 PM
There is a big indie game sale on Steam over the next few days, some real gems on there at sub-pint prices.

What would you recommend?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 22 March, 2013, 10:52:50 PM
The ones that immediately jumped out at me (I already own them) were-

Amnesia - The dark descent, one of the scariest games I ever played (play it in the dark with headphones on if you dare).
Trine 1 & 2 are very pretty physics based platform / puzzlers.
Legend of Grimrock - Old school dungeon master style RPG.
World of Goo - physics based construction / puzzler.
Limbo - Arty platform / puzzle game.
Terraria - quite good, kind of like a 2D version of minecraft.

I'm thinking of getting Machinarium, Deadlight and Miner Wars 2081 if I can justify buying even more games that I don't have time to play :)

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 23 March, 2013, 02:21:19 PM
Agree on Limbo. Beautiful stuff. Bit short but well worth it
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 23 March, 2013, 02:42:15 PM
Cheers. I noticed FTL is 50% off. Fun little game.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 23 March, 2013, 05:04:54 PM
Quote from: El Pops on 23 March, 2013, 02:42:15 PM
Cheers. I noticed FTL is 50% off. Fun little game. The most infuriatingly addictive and hard game you can ever.

FTFY
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 24 March, 2013, 10:48:10 AM
Premium Wii U. Was £350, to you £200

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/hmv-slashes-wii-u-premium-to-just-199-99/0112943
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 24 March, 2013, 04:31:09 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 24 March, 2013, 10:48:10 AM
Premium Wii U. Was £350, to you £200

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/hmv-slashes-wii-u-premium-to-just-199-99/0112943

Would buy one if there was still a HMV on this grey rock.
(With my worthless vouchers).

You win this round, Brit Cit.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Satanist on 25 March, 2013, 11:05:43 PM
Free Peggle here...

http://www.popcap.com/promos/pax-east-2013
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 26 March, 2013, 02:13:39 AM
Quote from: Satanist on 25 March, 2013, 11:05:43 PM
Free Peggle here...

http://www.popcap.com/promos/pax-east-2013
FFS! I've just spent an hour and a half playing that.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 27 March, 2013, 09:43:44 PM
QWOP (http://www.foddy.net/Athletics.html) is far more addictive than it has any right to be. It's one of the funniest games ever made.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 29 March, 2013, 12:21:18 AM
Grand Theft Auto

ALL of it

£8.74 on Steam

So thats 1,2,3, San Adreas, Vice City, 4 and Episodes from Liberty City
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Trout on 29 March, 2013, 02:08:28 AM
Quote from: The Cosh on 26 March, 2013, 02:13:39 AM
Quote from: Satanist on 25 March, 2013, 11:05:43 PM
Free Peggle here...

http://www.popcap.com/promos/pax-east-2013
FFS! I've just spent an hour and a half playing that.

Fuck! Where did my evening go?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 06 April, 2013, 03:43:02 PM
According to their facebook page the Sniper Elite games will all be getting discounted on Steam for a 24hr period. Nazi Zombie Army is dropping 33% I think so I'll be grabbing that.

They don't seem too sure when it'll be happening (they announced it and then apologized it wasn't up yet) but I'm assuming today sometime.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 09 April, 2013, 08:16:01 PM
N: The Way of the Ninja (http://www.thewayoftheninja.org/n.html)

A free platformer. Frustrating and addictive. That is to say, everything you want in a game.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 11 April, 2013, 02:44:02 PM
The latest Humble Bundle is up, pay what you want but for all the games the minimum donation if currently under $4.

Hadn't heard of the games but they've all reviewed well on metacritic so should be worth a go (they seem to be of the top down, board game inspired variety).

https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 20 April, 2013, 07:42:33 PM
Portal 2 is less than a fiver on steam right now.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 06 May, 2013, 09:21:57 PM
Bizarrely picked up this tip on the Bleedingcool feed earlier...Amazon are selling Wii U consoles for £150 (basic pack / 8Gb / no games incl).

That's a pretty darn good price nevertheless.
I was surprised to discover they delivered to ROI for free, so took the plunge and got one (worked out at €188).
I'm ready and waiting for that new Zelda HD game rumoured for December...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 06 May, 2013, 09:45:06 PM
If you have a contract Nokia Windows phone.... Until the 15th the whole original Angry Birds is free to download.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Cactus on 17 May, 2013, 07:44:28 AM
I have a voucher for 75% off Shogun 2: Total War, on Steam only. Valid until next Thursday.

If you want it, and you can find me through the 2000ad forum group (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,38476.msg761419.html#msg761419), it's yours.

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 17 May, 2013, 02:44:37 PM
Quote from: Cactus on 17 May, 2013, 07:44:28 AM
I have a voucher for 75% off Shogun 2: Total War, on Steam only. Valid until next Thursday.

If you want it, and you can find me through the 2000ad forum group (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,38476.msg761419.html#msg761419), it's yours.

I have one spare too, if anyone else wants one then contact me via Steam, I'm in the group also.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 30 May, 2013, 09:47:42 PM
Telltale Games back catalogue as a Humble Bundle.

Like, duh!


https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)

[EDITED—Dr X, let me know if you want this edited back to how it was]
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 30 May, 2013, 11:40:58 PM
Um... I might be wrong, but I think you might have just shared your user key with everybody. A mod might want to edit that last post.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 31 May, 2013, 11:02:22 AM
These humble bundles are consistently great, grabbed the Double Fine and Alan Wake ones (despite already owning the Alan Wake games), can see me grabbing the Telltale one too!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 01 June, 2013, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: M.I.K. on 30 May, 2013, 11:40:58 PM
Um... I might be wrong, but I think you might have just shared your user key with everybody. A mod might want to edit that last post.

Oops. At least I'd used it!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 06 June, 2013, 08:02:47 PM



Saints Row: The Third - free on Steam for next three days for anyone want to try it on their PC to see if it work or not...?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 11 June, 2013, 09:11:47 PM
Fable 3 currently free on XBox Live. It's got to be worth that. For some reason you need to change the option to "pay with Microsoft points."
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: James Stacey on 11 June, 2013, 10:57:53 PM
You also have to be a gold member.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 12 June, 2013, 12:58:29 AM
Quote from: James Stacey on 11 June, 2013, 10:57:53 PM
You also have to be a gold member.
That's okay. I am.

Didn't realise that.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 12 June, 2013, 02:11:25 AM
Marvel Superheros is free to play on Steam.

Marvel Heroes is the Marvel MMO that you have been waiting for! Play as Iron Man, Thor, Wolverine, Hulk, Spider-Man, Captain America and many more as they team up to try and stop Doctor Doom from devastating the world with the power of the Cosmic Cube. Marvel Heroes features a deep leveling system unique to each Super Hero, diverse locations set across the expansive Marvel Universe, a robust crafting system, action-packed player-versus-player (PvP) and much more. Marvel Heroes is a free-to-play Massively Multiplayer Action RPG for PC created by David Brevik, the visionary behind Diablo and Diablo 2 with an extensive original story crafted by Marvel super-scribe Brian Michael Bendis.

About the Author: The story of Marvel Heroes is crafted by comic book super scribe Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers, House of M, Secret Invasion, Avengers vs X-Men and many more).

About the Story: The Cosmic Cube is a device of untold power capable of changing the very fabric of reality at the whim of its possessor. The brilliant but malevolent Dr. Doom has the Cube, and with it he aims to reshape the world in his own image. Determined to succeed where the Cube's previous wielders have failed, Doom has lined up villainous allies to prevent the super-heroes from interfering. Can you unravel Doctor Doom's sinister plan and stop him before it's too late? Marvel Heroes combines core gameplay elements of Diablo with the expansive library of characters from the Marvel Universe.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 12 June, 2013, 07:25:49 AM
I seem to be having problems with Steam. I 'm stuck in Offline mode and can't seem to get out of it.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 12 June, 2013, 09:42:12 AM
Apparently the Fable 3 freebie is part of a new service, they're going to be doing a bit of a playstation plus and giving gold members a couple of free games a month (I believe Halo 3 and Assassin's Creed 2 are the next couple).

A lot of people are bitching that it's not as generous as playstation plus, but as I've already got gold this is a just a really nice bonus.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 12 June, 2013, 12:23:08 PM
Quote from: Keef Monkey on 12 June, 2013, 09:42:12 AM
Apparently the Fable 3 freebie is part of a new service, they're going to be doing a bit of a playstation plus and giving gold members a couple of free games a month (I believe Halo 3 and Assassin's Creed 2 are the next couple).

A lot of people are bitching that it's not as generous as playstation plus, but as I've already got gold this is a just a really nice bonus.

Anyone have any theories on how this is going to work on the next gen consoles? Neither Xbox One or PS4 are backward compatible so what are new customers going to get for their free games each month? Will it be ported versions of 360 / PS3 games or free indie titles?
Giving away indie titles is fine but it hardly seems as good a deal as getting premium titles like Fable 3 or AC 2.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Satanist on 12 June, 2013, 01:20:33 PM
PS4 is giving away a version of one of its launch titles (Drive Club) on day 1.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 19 June, 2013, 07:22:24 PM
Trailer for MAD MAX game. Don't think it's based on the forthcoming Fury Road.

http://youtu.be/VBpDO45cJms
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 20 June, 2013, 06:22:46 PM
Mark of the Ninja is currently only £3 on Steam
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 02 July, 2013, 07:25:27 PM
Load of stuff (http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-live-ultimate-game-sale-features-assassin-s-creed-iii-max-payne-3) cheap on Xbox Live. Is Mass Effect worth a couple of quid?
Title: Re: Re: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: sheldipez on 02 July, 2013, 07:39:55 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 02 July, 2013, 07:25:27 PM
Load of stuff (http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-live-ultimate-game-sale-features-assassin-s-creed-iii-max-payne-3) cheap on Xbox Live. Is Mass Effect worth a couple of quid?

My favourite series of games this generation. I'll admit I shed a tear or two at the end of ME3.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 06 July, 2013, 02:24:12 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 02 July, 2013, 07:39:55 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 02 July, 2013, 07:25:27 PM
Load of stuff (http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-live-ultimate-game-sale-features-assassin-s-creed-iii-max-payne-3) cheap on Xbox Live. Is Mass Effect worth a couple of quid?

My favourite series of games this generation. I'll admit I shed a tear or two at the end of ME3.

Seconded, the Mass Effect trilogy is hands down my favorite set of games out there. The first one is a bit rough around the edges now by today's standards, with a lot of clunkiness that was ironed out for the 2nd game, but the Story/Universe/Sensation Of Roaming The Galaxy As The Captain Of Your Badass Crew is all present and correct! A bargain.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 06 July, 2013, 05:15:43 PM
Quote from: Keef Monkey on 06 July, 2013, 02:24:12 PM
Quote from: sheldipez on 02 July, 2013, 07:39:55 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 02 July, 2013, 07:25:27 PM
Load of stuff (http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-live-ultimate-game-sale-features-assassin-s-creed-iii-max-payne-3) cheap on Xbox Live. Is Mass Effect worth a couple of quid?

My favourite series of games this generation. I'll admit I shed a tear or two at the end of ME3.

Seconded, the Mass Effect trilogy is hands down my favorite set of games out there. The first one is a bit rough around the edges now by today's standards, with a lot of clunkiness that was ironed out for the 2nd game, but the Story/Universe/Sensation Of Roaming The Galaxy As The Captain Of Your Badass Crew is all present and correct! A bargain.

The Mass Effect games are great. Genuine interactive movies. With hot aliens and shooting.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 08 July, 2013, 06:48:19 PM
You can currently grab Infinity Blade 2 for ios for free in itunes

Repetitive but still fun and looks gorgeous

(http://epicgames.com/community/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IB2_ClashMob_Lupun.jpg)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 09 July, 2013, 01:26:02 PM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 08 July, 2013, 06:48:19 PM
You can currently grab Infinity Blade 2 for ios for free in itunes


Got it Blue, cheers.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 09 July, 2013, 10:37:43 PM
Half life franchise all cheap as hell on Steam till tomorrow. Half Life 2 is less than £2

iOS-wise.... Peggle HD is WELL worth getting if you dont already have. Great game for when you have 5 mins to kill and free at the moment. Same for Flight Control HD
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 09 July, 2013, 11:27:29 PM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 09 July, 2013, 10:37:43 PM
Half life franchise all cheap as hell on Steam till tomorrow. Half Life 2 is less than £2

And once you get those (and you really should), you can go and download the mods. I would recommend Minerva and the Stanley Parable. There's also a mod that lets you play the original half-life with the HL2 engine, it's called Black Mesa. Good Steam.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 11 July, 2013, 12:09:00 AM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 08 July, 2013, 06:48:19 PM
You can currently grab Infinity Blade 2 for ios for free in itunes
Nice one. Never actually been able to beat the last guy on the first one but I'll still give this a whirl.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 11 July, 2013, 07:29:51 PM
Bioshock Infinite for 57% off (PC version for Steam)

http://www.greenmangaming.com/search/?q=bioshock+infinite (http://www.greenmangaming.com/search/?q=bioshock+infinite)

There are discounts on the console versions on the above link too.

It works out at 14.99 for the PC version which is cheaper that the daily deal on the Steam summer sale today  :D

There's a discount code you can use too, not sure how much extra it knocks off - GMG20-F202F-UI40F

I'm pretty sure this expires at midnight.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 11 July, 2013, 08:17:06 PM
Well, thanks for that! I just got Bioshock Infinite for £12.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 30 July, 2013, 07:27:13 PM
Humble Bundle > https://www.humblebundle.com/

For $5 which was £3.49 I just got....

Sacred 2
Risen 2
Saints Row 2
Saints Row 3 and all DLC
Dead Island GOTY Edition with all DLC

If you haven't played Saints Row 3, which I nabbed on a steam flash sale for about a fiver last year, its STRONGLY recommended. Think GTA but with a really OTT sense of humour to it.

Best part? Well the price... but the above give you steam codes so if you're a steam junkie like me and like all your acheivements and other pointless crap it's all in there
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 30 July, 2013, 09:54:23 PM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 30 July, 2013, 07:27:13 PM
Humble Bundle > https://www.humblebundle.com/

For $5 which was £3.49 I just got....

Sacred 2
Risen 2
Saints Row 2
Saints Row 3 and all DLC
Dead Island GOTY Edition with all DLC

If you haven't played Saints Row 3, which I nabbed on a steam flash sale for about a fiver last year, its STRONGLY recommended. Think GTA but with a really OTT sense of humour to it.

Best part? Well the price... but the above give you steam codes so if you're a steam junkie like me and like all your acheivements and other pointless crap it's all in there

Beat me to it! I have always wondered what Saints Row and Dead Island are like. Now I can find out
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 30 July, 2013, 11:11:27 PM
Just replayed the first half hour of Saints Row The Third. It really is like they wrote a game just for me.

Funny,violent, seriously over the top stupid action and great music... once you disable the rap radio stations
LOVE IT
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Professor Bear on 30 July, 2013, 11:28:15 PM
You've still the ace zombie breakout to get to, Meanie - and the levels where you play as a talking toilet with a gun.
Saints Row 3 was a revelation, especially after those dreadful first two games that initially - and unfairly - made me dismiss it outright as sub-GTA garbage.  I honestly couldn't give a shit about GTA5, but I'm super-stoked for Saints Row 4.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 31 July, 2013, 09:41:06 AM
Quote from: Professor James T Bear on 30 July, 2013, 11:28:15 PM
those dreadful first two games that initially - and unfairly - made me dismiss it outright as sub-GTA garbage.

I had completely dismissed this series after the 1st one, same sentiment as yourself Prof.
After reading some of the above posts, the 3rd one is on my hit list.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 31 July, 2013, 04:02:05 PM
DLC pack includes the chum gun

You shoot it, cover people with fish guts... AND A SHARK BURSTS THROUGH THE FLOOR AND EATS THEM!

this makes me happy
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 31 July, 2013, 07:36:19 PM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 31 July, 2013, 04:02:05 PM
DLC pack includes the chum gun

You shoot it, cover people with fish guts... AND A SHARK BURSTS THROUGH THE FLOOR AND EATS THEM!

this makes me happy

I'd previously turned my nose up at SR3, but that does sound bloody brilliant!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: GrudgeJohnDeed on 02 August, 2013, 08:23:18 AM
Crackdown is now free for download for xbox live gold members until the 15th, apparently Dead Rising 2 and Case Zero will be free from the 16th to the end of the month!

Never really been into dead rising, but i didnt try DR2, so for free, why on earth not. Ive played the bobbins out of crackdown but ill download it (and shortly after cancel the download), so if i ever fancy it i have digital rights to a copy!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Radbacker on 05 August, 2013, 08:58:23 AM
What is with Microsoft throwing up all these free games, we've gotten Fable 3 (pretty average but free!!!),  Assasins Creed 2 which is actually pretty ace (never followed the series as the first was just a bore but this one definatly a step up) and as mentioned Crackdown is up this week.  All open world game with hunreds of hours gameplay and dont cost a cent, are MIcrosoft sucking up over the poorly recieved (and very poorley marketed) XBone debarcle?

I'm currently playing Machwarrior Online, very proffesional Free to Play PC game based on the old Battletech 3050 tabletop game and the old Mechwarrior PC games.  Unfortunatly no single player and if you dont want to drop any $ a bit of a grind to get enough C-Bills to get a new Mech but lots of fun and very competent, its certainly not Pay to Win like a lot of these so called free to play games but certainly good enough to get me to drop a few $ on camo scemes, paint and the like to give the developers what they deserve.

CU Radbacker

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 14 August, 2013, 09:55:18 AM
Argos has an offer on the PS Vita WiFi model together with an 8GB memory card including download codes for 10 free games from the PS Store including Wipeout 2046, Little Big Planet, Lemmings and Motorstorm RC all for £169.99.

That's the best deal I've seen for a while. I've just reserved one at my local store but they only had 2 left!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 14 August, 2013, 10:34:31 AM
That's a great deal alright James.
I'm still gonna pass on this generation of Sony's handheld though- I barely have enough time to play my 3DS as it is.
And of course GTA V is gonna be taking up a lot of my spare time / sleep allocated time very soon.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: amines2058 on 14 August, 2013, 08:58:19 PM
Ea humble bundle has just come up on hot UK deals about eight games including sims 3 Battlefield 3 medal of honor dead space burnout paradise crysis 2 and mirrors edge. All for the princely sum of £3.33. All are steam keys.  Be quick ad the price will probably rise. Sent from phone so please excuse grammar
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 15 August, 2013, 07:30:30 PM

All games of Red Faction for £6 on Steam, is it enjoyable game or not?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 16 August, 2013, 07:48:21 AM
Quote from: Goaty on 15 August, 2013, 07:30:30 PM

All games of Red Faction for £6 on Steam, is it enjoyable game or not?

Played the most recent once, Guerllia, recently and it felt very dated. Fun blowing stuff up for a little while, though.

Haven't tried any others. I think they are all iterations of each other. It depends on how much you like blowing up buildings and other stuff.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 18 August, 2013, 10:29:38 AM
The Red Faction before last was prob the best one, IMHO. The buildings were all totally destructible!  It was free roaming too. One mission had you taking out a massive canyon-spanning bridge, with one well aimed shot. It was like a massive 3D version of Angry Birds.  Thoroughly enjoyable if you like blowing shit up.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: GrudgeJohnDeed on 18 August, 2013, 08:16:53 PM
Quote from: Radbacker on 05 August, 2013, 08:58:23 AM
What is with Microsoft throwing up all these free games, we've gotten Fable 3 (pretty average but free!!!),  Assasins Creed 2 which is actually pretty ace (never followed the series as the first was just a bore but this one definatly a step up) and as mentioned Crackdown is up this week.  All open world game with hunreds of hours gameplay and dont cost a cent, are MIcrosoft sucking up over the poorly recieved (and very poorley marketed) XBone debarcle?

I dont think its a direct result of the E3 debacle, theyre just trying to compete directly with Sony. Sony's Playstation Plus service has been offering free games for a long time now, and they actually offer some quite recent and fantastic games (so MS have lots of work to do still). theres potential for MS to lose plenty of its userbase with the coming of a new generation.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 31 August, 2013, 10:49:39 AM

Now Aliens: Colonial Marines £3.74 on Steam...  :o

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: sheldipez on 31 August, 2013, 11:18:39 AM
Quote from: Goaty on 31 August, 2013, 10:49:39 AM

Now Aliens: Colonial Marines £3.74 on Steam...  :o

That was quick... and deserved from what I've heard. It's up there with Duke Nukem Forever.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 31 August, 2013, 11:19:53 AM
Quote from: Goaty on 31 August, 2013, 10:49:39 AM

Now Aliens: Colonial Marines £3.74 on Steam...  :o


Ooh, good find! Despite the shocking reviews, it got to be worth £3.74 surely?!?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 31 August, 2013, 11:29:42 AM


It only 24 hours sale up to 6pm tonight. I just bought it for laugh to see what it likes... Still installed...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 31 August, 2013, 04:13:52 PM
I nearly bought it... but then I saw

THE CHAOS ENGINE
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: sheldipez on 01 September, 2013, 01:13:55 PM
Disposable Heroes are having a bit of a sale (http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/index.php?searchStr=dredd&act=viewCat&Submit=Go) at the moment - a bunch of the old IDW Dredds are reduced starting from £1.53 bagged, boarded and delivered if anyone wants to try it out on the cheap, or acquire some variants.

edit: this should probable be posted outside of the Games thread! DOH!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 01 September, 2013, 03:54:07 PM
Quote from: Goaty on 31 August, 2013, 10:49:39 AM

Now Aliens: Colonial Marines £3.74 on Steam...  :o

The campaign lasts about 7 hours though this was on the RECRUIT the easiest level. The gameplay is a little leaden but  you get a choice of weaponry assault rifle,shotgun etc and can even find guns from the Movie 'Aliens' like Vesquez's Smart gun,frosts flamethrower.

Guns can be upgraded by earning points enabling you to obtain silencers or better explosive grenades but the Smart gun is something you acquire in the game; it's not a default weapon and you soon burn through it's 600 rounds anyway so if you fancied yourself blazing away like Drake, it happens but very rarely. The weapons are ok but the Aliens can take a lot of damage and I found myself firing with the assault rifle only to see the Alien warrior I'd been blastin' leap at me, seemingly unaffected by 10mm hailstorm. Controlled bursts and try and hit the head if you can.

It's very linear; go to here, fight Aliens; go to this corridor, fight more Aliens. You get buddies who accompany you a lot of the time but they can be a mixed blessing firing at some Aliens while apparently oblivious to other ones so the AI isn't great. If an Alien gets close and you shoot it your armour is usually damaged by about a third as the acid explodes everywhere which is pretty annoying. Theres a quite a bit of ammunition but I did run out of bullets on one gun the battle rifle and a shotgun too but if you press 'B' [on  the PC]  and select a new one it's fully stocked with ammo.  This is something I found out on the internet the hud for the game is very poor info wise. Only the upgrade page was clear and informative.

There is a 'sneak through' where you are weaponless, surrounded by Aliens and have to make as little noise as possible or die which some gamers dislike intensely and your weapons don't effect the Pred-alien  or make much of an impact on the Alien Queen either -so why bother having them if there so useless Game makers? Xenos filth aren't the only enemy evil Weyland Yutani corporate mercenaries can be tough too particularly if they got a Sentry gun with them.

Basically if you didn't like Aliens vs Predators you properly won't care for Colonial Marines. Is it worth £3.74?

Let's put it this way you shouldn't pay a penny more for it IMHO.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 03 September, 2013, 12:03:56 AM
Yeah, def worth £3.74. It's back to £15 now. For that I'd say it's only for the hardcore Alien completist.

Cant tell if it's still free, won't show the price now I got it, but Star Wars pinball was a giveaway this morning. Only gives you the one table but for bugger all it's well worth it. Plays really nice on the ipad, might be a bit tight on an iphone screen. Free tho so give it a shot.
You get the Empire Strikes Back table. There's also Boba Fett and Clone Wars ones as in-app purchases
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 07 September, 2013, 07:50:08 PM
Sniper Nazi Zombie Elite Whatsit

£2.99 on Steam for the neeeexxtt....46hrs, 10mins and 5 seconds
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Ghost MacRoth on 07 September, 2013, 07:59:04 PM
Nice one, missed it last time they were selling it cheap!

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 08 September, 2013, 02:31:17 AM
For any fans of old school point and click adventures I just picked up The Next Big Thing for £1.74

Actually I got it for free as I had £2 in my steam wallet from selling spray painted variants of Counter Strike guns I'd got as free random drops in the marketplace. Fuck knows why people are willing to pay real cash for these. Granted it's only 50p or so a pop but still... its the same gun with a paint job!

Anyway, looks like a cool one. Beautiful art style. And if it's not... cost bugger all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8efyl6dO7o
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 08 September, 2013, 05:25:46 PM

Anyone remember put coins in arcade to play Street Fighter 2? Now it 69p for iPhone!

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/street-fighter-ii-collection/id459660048?mt=8 (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/street-fighter-ii-collection/id459660048?mt=8)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Emp on 09 September, 2013, 05:18:22 PM
There's an interesting zombie game on Steam atm...Zafehouse diaries only £7.  It's unusual in theres seems to be no shooting, just the managing of a bunch of survivors. You have to decide who to let into the group and stop said group from imploding. Haven't played it myself and if i hadn't just got the Walking Dead and Sniper Elite Nazi Zombie...I probably would have.
So if anyone has played Zafehouse..whats it like?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 09 September, 2013, 07:12:05 PM
Not a bad little pack of action games for £7.99

http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/gb/en/pc/games/action/sega-action-pack/

Just don't tell Alex Ronald as I'm pretty sure he paid more than the bundle price for AvP a week or so back  :-\

Loads of other deals on their main page
http://www.greenmangaming.com/

Have got stuff from them, they basically just email you a bunch of Steam activation codes
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 12 September, 2013, 01:41:48 AM
Another awesome humble bundle up

for £2.50 I just got Fez, FTL, Mark of the Ninja, Trine 2, Brutal Legend and Eets Munchies

Already know Fez is brilliant and Brutal Legend is a LOT more fun than it should be bearing in mind my dislike of Jack Black. Wasn't too keen on the tower defence/RTS portions but the driving and hack/slash was a lot of fun

https://www.humblebundle.com/
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 12 September, 2013, 01:02:59 PM
Thats a nice bundle, it's worth the price for Trine 2 alone.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: radiator on 12 September, 2013, 01:06:47 PM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 12 September, 2013, 01:41:48 AM
Another awesome humble bundle up

for £2.50 I just got Fez, FTL, Mark of the Ninja, Trine 2, Brutal Legend and Eets Munchies

Already know Fez is brilliant and Brutal Legend is a LOT more fun than it should be bearing in mind my dislike of Jack Black. Wasn't too keen on the tower defence/RTS portions but the driving and hack/slash was a lot of fun

https://www.humblebundle.com/

Mark of the Ninja is genuinely excellent. A stealth game that's actually fun.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 12 September, 2013, 07:22:26 PM
Yeah, about half hour into Ninja, loving it. £2.50 well spent  :)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 12 September, 2013, 08:15:29 PM
Wow, nice one. Already got some of the games but haven't played Fez so at that price might have to jump on it.

Mark Of The Ninja is one of the best download games I think I've played, it's hugely satisfying. Art style is lovely too.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 12 September, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
New retro shooter one just gone up

This week, pay what you want for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux, and Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition! If you pay $6 or more, you'll also receive Hard Reset Extended Edition and System Shock 2!

https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly

So about £3 for all of them or you can get the first four for a quid if ya want
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 12 September, 2013, 09:18:23 PM
All the Tomb Raider games, including the new one, £11.49 on steam till Sunday

Tried not to buy it. Failed    ::)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 15 September, 2013, 08:21:22 PM
Superhot is an FPS game where time only moves when you do.

If you have the unity plug-in installed in your browser you can play it for free right now (http://superhotgame.com/)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 19 September, 2013, 11:50:52 PM
Latest Bundle is the X: Beyond the Frontier games

Dont think they're my type of thing but the the name "Elite" keeps getting thrown about when people discuss this one

https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOkOnb7LBc8
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 24 September, 2013, 08:11:57 PM
I've just pre-ordered Arkham Origins from Amazon for £30.00 which seemed pretty cheap to me.
It's worth pre-ordering if you like the challenge maps because you get to play as Deathstroke. I think there's some Knightfall content too.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 24 September, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Quote from: JamesC on 24 September, 2013, 08:11:57 PM
I've just pre-ordered Arkham Origins from Amazon for £30.00 which seemed pretty cheap to me.
It's worth pre-ordering if you like the challenge maps because you get to play as Deathstroke. I think there's some Knightfall content too.

Thanks for the tip James.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 03 October, 2013, 07:21:28 PM
Just grabbed the latest humble bundle for £3.71 which includes Darksiders2... about as close as us pc monkeys are gonna get to God of War

Painkiller and Red Faction Armageddon look pretty fun too


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gRi8fIx4QQ
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 18 October, 2013, 11:36:01 AM
£7.50 currently gets you Arkham Asylum and Arkham City complete with all DLC on Steam
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 18 October, 2013, 05:33:47 PM
Quote from: bluemeanie on 18 October, 2013, 11:36:01 AM
£7.50 currently gets you Arkham Asylum and Arkham City complete with all DLC on Steam
'Half and hour and £15 poorer....'
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 19 October, 2013, 08:03:17 AM
As an added bonus, the Arkham games have now had the execrable Games for Windows Live and Securerom DRM patched out of them in favour of Steamworks  :D.

Also, if you already own the games on Steam (you can add the key from retail versions to Steam too) they have upgraded them to the GOTY editions with all the DLC thrown in free  :).

The only downside is that save files are not compatible, so if you are part way through like I am with AC then you will lose your progress. There is a fiddly workaround I believe though but I am pondering starting again anyway.

I couldn't be happier seeing the death of GFWL, I hope devs continue to patch it out of existing games like this before they pull the plug on it for good next year. 
Title: Re: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: sheldipez on 19 October, 2013, 10:03:52 AM
If they patch it out of Fallout3 then that would give me an excuse to go through it again :D
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 19 October, 2013, 06:50:10 PM
Ditto here too, I deliberately bought Fallout 3 for the PS3 to avoid GFWL and missed out on all the mods etc so I would probably pick it up for the PC if they fix it.

There are other games where it is being patched out too, Bioshock 2 was cleansed last month so that is on my shopping list come the next Steam sale.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 26 October, 2013, 05:45:15 PM
Dredd vs Death and a load of other Rebellion games cheap on GOG at the moment
http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2013/10/26/pick-up-dredd-vs-death-for-1-48/

And if you have an iphone or ipad and like Dr Who theres a quiz game thats usually 69p thats free at the moment
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/iwhovian-doctor-who-quiz/id543991490?mt=8
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Tiplodocus on 28 October, 2013, 12:05:57 PM
ARGOS are doing a NINTENDO 2DS (it's a 3DS without the 3D or clamshell design - I think in every other respect, the functionality is the same) for a fabulous £99 until 29th October.

That's a bit of a bargain in my eyes - the 3DS is a spectacularly good console with some cracking games available for it.

So if the 3D has put you off previously, here's a fine price get on board.

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Tiplodocus on 28 October, 2013, 01:39:29 PM
tHAT'S £99 WITH two GAMES THROWN IN.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 29 October, 2013, 06:20:24 PM
MASSIVE Halloween Sale on Steam at the moment

http://store.steampowered.com/sale/halloween2013

Few I'd recommend -

Left4Dead 1 & 2
Walking Dead
Aliens Colonial Marines (not at full price but for under £4)
Sleeping Dogs
Limbo
and while I havent played yet I've only heard great things about Fallout3 and Fallout New Vegas so as both ultimate editions are up for under £4 it's probably the best time to grab 'em
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: jackstarr on 29 October, 2013, 08:36:47 PM
...if only I didn't have 49 (!!!) unplayed games in my Steam library after the Steam Summer Sale / Humble Bundles...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: GordyM on 30 October, 2013, 11:48:23 AM
Limbo is going for £2 just now on the Playstation Network. Cannot recommend the spooky, ridiculously atmospheric adventure game enough.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 30 October, 2013, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: GordyM on 30 October, 2013, 11:48:23 AM
Limbo is going for £2 just now on the Playstation Network. Cannot recommend the spooky, ridiculously atmospheric adventure game enough.

Have heard so much about this, but never played it.
Will pick-up later, cheers Gordy.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 30 October, 2013, 12:31:13 PM
Halo 3* is currently free to download on XBOX Live if you are a gold member.

Cheers.


*I played it for a short while and thought it to be absolute rubbish!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: sheldipez on 30 October, 2013, 01:46:22 PM
Quote from: NapalmKev on 30 October, 2013, 12:31:13 PM
Halo 3* is currently free to download on XBOX Live if you are a gold member.

Cheers.


*I played it for a short while and thought it to be absolute rubbish!

Halo 3 was great when it came out six years ago. The games that Microsoft have been giving out are so old that there's no other way they would shift em. They're all stuff you can pick up for £2 in shops or fleabay.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Bolt-01 on 30 October, 2013, 01:58:24 PM
How's this for a bargain!

New for download now!

(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/CoverWebbies/FQ04-06CoverWeb.jpg)

FutureQuake Archive 04-06

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Al Ewing, Alan Donald, Arthur Ranson, Arthur Wyatt, Barny Shergold, Bolt-01, Bryan Coyle, Charlie Adlard, Colin Dinnie, Cullen Bunn, Daniel Whiston, David Knight, Derek Hamill, Dunk! Nimmo, Ed Berridge, Ed Traquino, Eddie Robson, Gary Wilkinson, Geoffrey Shane, Gibson Quarter, Greame Cluskey, Inaki Miranda, James Kircough, James Mackay,  Johnny McMonagle, Josh Idehen, Julia Bax, Keith Burns, Kieran Murphy, Lonny Chant, Mark Woodland, Martin Gooch, Martin Timmins, Matthew Banwell, Matt Timson,  Mick Trimble, Micheal Carroll, Mike Molcher, Paul Crilley, Paul Glasswell, Paul Scott, Paul Williams, Peter Anckorn, Richmond Clements, Robert Timmins, Simeon Aston, Simon Penter, Steve Roberts, Stewart McKenny, Vicky Stonebridge, Yul Tolbert

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Available via Comicsy! (http://www.comicsy.co.uk/bolt01/store/products/121/) for only £2.00
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 01 November, 2013, 01:29:00 AM
New Humble Bundle up

Got six games including Worms Armageddon for less than a quid

chk-ching
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 04 November, 2013, 02:42:49 PM
Got a couple of unused Origin codes that I'm not needing so if anyone wants them feel free!

Populous - FD6N-B7Q5-RKUD-TC2X-437M

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Uprising (whatever that is) - 6JM5-WLTR-VMQD-CXDX-ECQN
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 04 November, 2013, 06:14:54 PM
Bah. The Populous one is used.

C&C Uprising, BTW, is a mental stand alone expansion to Red Alert 3 with a very fun Anime/ Mecha army.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 04 November, 2013, 11:42:52 PM
I got the populous origin key too and will never use it. Sending now
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 05 November, 2013, 09:23:36 AM
Ah sorry Dr X, guess someone must have grabbed it. I'd got them as part of a recent humble bundle (those deals are amazing, and for charity so a guilt-free spend!)

Red Alert does sound pretty cool, but I've always struggled with that style of game. My brain doesn't seem wired correctly for that kind of tactical planning, I'm terrible at them!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 05 November, 2013, 10:05:46 PM
Latest humble bundle.... forget the minimum, lets assume you're paying the £2.79 to trip the bonus

Lord of the Rings - War in the North
FEAR2
FEAR3
Scribblenauts

Oh, and the game of the year editions (which if you dont know means the ones with ALL the DLC) of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City

Absolutely amazing collection of games for pretty much fuck all.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 06 November, 2013, 12:20:44 PM
That's the best bundle yet imo. The Arkham games are a couple of the best games ever made and despite owning them on 360 I don't have all the dlc. Also a huge fan of those F.E.A.R. games on console so at that price worth grabbing just to have them on PC too.

These bundles are amazing.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: amines2058 on 06 November, 2013, 12:34:07 PM
Just picked it up myself. Look forward to having a play.
Am gutted that I missed the recent Duke Nukem bundle though  :( Duke Nukem plus all add on packs, Serious Sam and Shadow Warrior all for about £2. I loved all those games many moons ago and would have loved to have had a go at these again especially at that price.
Oh well I am sure they will appear again at some epoint!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 06 November, 2013, 04:43:00 PM
I loved all three Fear games. Highly recommended
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 07 November, 2013, 08:27:52 PM
Argos are doing a 500gb PS3 for £200 including Last of Us, Two Souls and Uncharted 3. I bought one, and from ebay have got uncharted 1 and 2, kill zone 2 and 3, resistance 3, infamous 1 and 2, gods of war 1,2 and 3, heavy rain, ratchet and clank x2, Valkyrie chronicles all for £80.

That lot will see me til early 2016 (along with the last steam sale) when I go for a ps4, Xbox or steam engine
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 08 November, 2013, 10:49:01 AM
Quote from: amines2058 on 06 November, 2013, 12:34:07 PM
Am gutted that I missed the recent Duke Nukem bundle though  :( Duke Nukem plus all add on packs, Serious Sam and Shadow Warrior all for about £2. I loved all those games many moons ago and would have loved to have had a go at these again especially at that price.

Duke Nukem plus all DLC on sale at the moment. £1.74 the lot. Other Devolver titles inc Shadow Warrior also reduced
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 09 November, 2013, 10:52:53 AM
Amazon are doing a Wii U (32gig)with 2 games for £235 which is as cheap as I've seen them. Really tempted but I have a PS4 coming at the end of the month.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: sheldipez on 09 November, 2013, 11:50:18 AM
Here's a steamkey for Call of Jaurez, I played it years ago on the 360 so have no need to have it in my steam library.

9P005-ZPN9J-R3ZNK
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Noisybast on 10 November, 2013, 04:14:53 PM
Was going to yoink that, but it's been used.
Thanks anyway, Sheldipez, on behalf of our silent friend...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 10 November, 2013, 04:18:51 PM
Quote from: JamesC on 09 November, 2013, 10:52:53 AM
Amazon are doing a Wii U (32gig)with 2 games for £235 which is as cheap as I've seen them. Really tempted but I have a PS4 coming at the end of the month.

If this is the Mario & Luigi pack then its RRP is £249 and both games are on one disc, not a download.

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 13 November, 2013, 06:53:47 PM

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PS3) for £6. good bargain!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 24 November, 2013, 10:12:36 AM
The Humble weekly bundle has Pinball FX2 and a bunch of tables including Marvel and Starwars themed packs if you pay above $6. - https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly (https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 27 November, 2013, 08:21:17 PM

Steam on Autumn sale till 3rd December.

Skyrim for £3.74  :o
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: MercZ on 27 November, 2013, 08:51:14 PM
On the American amazon site they're selling a digital (steam) copy of Rogue Trooper for $1.49. I don't think they're doing it on the British one though you could probably find a way to get the key regardless.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009IXL4NW/
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 28 November, 2013, 07:18:54 AM
Quote from: MercZ on 27 November, 2013, 08:51:14 PM
On the American amazon site they're selling a digital (steam) copy of Rogue Trooper for $1.49. I don't think they're doing it on the British one though you could probably find a way to get the key regardless.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009IXL4NW/

Apparently you just need to enter a valid US postal address when you order, the game key is then emailed to you  :thumbsup:.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: sheldipez on 28 November, 2013, 09:03:50 AM
Quote from: Goaty on 27 November, 2013, 08:21:17 PM

Steam on Autumn sale till 3rd December.

Skyrim for £3.74  :o

£20 spent thus far, cleared a fair things off my wishlist. Rude to say no to Skyrim for that price too.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 28 November, 2013, 10:31:46 AM
I picked up a Wii U 32gig Lego City pack with Rayman Legends for £199 this morning.
It was on an Amazon Black Friday week deal. I would've posted it here first but it literally went live just as I went to the site and then they sold out in about 2 minutes!
If you're thinking of buying a Wii U though, check Amazon tomorrow. They have a few more bundles and I wouldn't be surprised if some more come up as Black Friday offers.

This means I have a PS4 and a Wii U being delivered tomorrow and now I feel guilty for being greedy.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 29 November, 2013, 10:48:29 AM
There are a couple of 3DS XL bundles coming up on Amazon's Black Friday sale.

There's a Mario Kart bundle going on sale at 1415 and a Mario 3D land bundle going on sale at 1815.

Typically these console bundles have been selling at between 20-30% off, so well worth checking out if you're thinking of buying one.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 29 November, 2013, 06:37:27 PM

If anyone of you got EA Origin? There lots of Black Friday sale at moment!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 29 November, 2013, 07:47:50 PM
Quote from: Goaty on 29 November, 2013, 06:37:27 PM

If anyone of you got EA Origin? There lots of Black Friday sale at moment!

Plus Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for £1 now!!!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CheechFU on 30 November, 2013, 12:56:41 AM
This is very useful for steam sale http://steamdb.info/sales/?displayOnly=Game&category=0&cc=uk lots of hidden bargains
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 30 November, 2013, 10:28:27 AM
I got Terraria for like £1.50 on that Steam sale.

BYE LIFE.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CheechFU on 01 December, 2013, 11:10:00 PM
Papa & Yo is on sale for 60 pence https://indiegamestand.com/
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 08 December, 2013, 11:22:42 PM
Codemasters pack on Indie Gala - http://www.indiegala.com/codemasters (http://www.indiegala.com/codemasters)

Not a bad selection of games there if you pay more than $5.99. They all register on Steam.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 09 December, 2013, 12:50:23 PM

Now The Last Of Us (PS3) on sale for £19.95 on Play.com
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 09 December, 2013, 12:51:25 PM
Quote from: Goaty on 09 December, 2013, 12:50:23 PM

Now The Last Of Us (PS3) on sale for £19.95 on Play.com

The news I've been waiting for. Danke Schon.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 11 December, 2013, 11:22:05 PM
Rogue Trooper £1.50 at Rebellion Gamestore. I just bought it again.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 11 December, 2013, 11:41:27 PM
I'd buy it again, but I own it on 3 different formats as it is!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CheechFU on 12 December, 2013, 12:09:13 AM
rogue trooper.... were games really that shit in 2009? It looks like Quake 2 on a really bad pc.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 12 December, 2013, 07:37:30 AM
Quote from: CheechFU on 12 December, 2013, 12:09:13 AM
rogue trooper.... were games really that shit in 2009? It looks like Quake 2 on a really bad pc.

It was 2006, and while comparably sparse if you hold it up against a modern game, it looks okay for nearly 8 years old.

Although: why no new 2000ad game from Rebellion in that time?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 12 December, 2013, 01:01:48 PM
I think steam are- or were offering LA NOIRE for just £4.99.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 12 December, 2013, 04:59:05 PM
Good Old Games have Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics for free just now (you just need to set up an account, it's a decent retro site so worth it anyway).

Good luck, I've been trying off and on today and the page just crashes for me, too much load apparently.

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/12/12/no-caps-fallout-1-2-and-tactics-free-at-gog/ (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/12/12/no-caps-fallout-1-2-and-tactics-free-at-gog/)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 12 December, 2013, 07:47:52 PM
Quote from: CheechFU on 12 December, 2013, 12:09:13 AM
rogue trooper.... were games really that shit in 2009? It looks like Quake 2 on a really bad pc.

It's all about the gameplay, man! The gameplay!!!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 12 December, 2013, 09:28:24 PM
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga episode 1 is free on iOS, other 5 episodes is buy add on.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Adventurer on 13 December, 2013, 06:03:55 AM
Good Old Games has Fallout 1, 2, and Tactics (http://www.gog.com/news/free_games_fallout_fallout_2_and_fallout_tactics) available for FREE until the 14th. I don't know if UK people qualify, but its worth a shot if you've never played these games before!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: James Stacey on 13 December, 2013, 09:36:10 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 13 December, 2013, 06:03:55 AM
Good Old Games has Fallout 1, 2, and Tactics (http://www.gog.com/news/free_games_fallout_fallout_2_and_fallout_tactics) available for FREE until the 14th. I don't know if UK people qualify, but its worth a shot if you've never played these games before!
They do and thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 19 December, 2013, 09:21:11 AM
The Humble Bundle Store have a bunch of games discounted just now, Gone Home was $4.99 for a short window last night, but even at the $9.99 it's sitting at now is probably worth a purchase (am hearing a lot of mention of it in game of the year discussions).

https://www.humblebundle.com/store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 23 January, 2014, 06:05:27 PM
Nintendo 2ds with Animal Crossing New Leaf. £89.99 at Game Online:

http://www.game.co.uk/en/nintendo-2ds-black-blue-with-animal-crossing-new-leaf-270025?categoryIdentifier=580105

Pretty good deal.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 23 January, 2014, 07:37:06 PM
Animal Crossing is awesome in 3D though...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 23 January, 2014, 07:46:33 PM
The 3ds is a great console but I actually really, really like the 2ds. It's sort of fantastically ugly and bulky and Fisher-Price like - a bit like the original Game Boy. I like the positioning of the controls too.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CheechFU on 25 January, 2014, 01:46:06 AM
http://getloadedgo.com/
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CheechFU on 14 February, 2014, 11:33:37 AM
dungeon keeper for free over at gog.com for 48 hours
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: jackstarr on 14 February, 2014, 02:02:52 PM
Quote from: CheechFU on 14 February, 2014, 11:33:37 AM
dungeon keeper for free over at gog.com for 48 hours

Just came here to post the same thing.

Better get in quick though, there's a forced waiting period - I signed up for the free copy this morning, and was told I was in a line and would be emailed when I could claim the game...and I still haven't received that email...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: jackstarr on 19 February, 2014, 01:52:24 PM
New Humble Indie Bundle - https://www.humblebundle.com/

Pay what you want, get a bundle of games, all completely legal.

Paid £2.50 for a bundle of all of the following games on Steam (but also available non-Steam DRM-free):

Guacamelee - fun and stylish platformer
Dust: An Elysian Tail - cutesy anthropomorphic animal platformer.  Haven't played this yet.
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - played the demo.  Evil platformer sequel to the 16-bit Mario rip-off.
The Swapper - action puzzler with claymotion visuals, looks interesting.
Antichamber - brilliant 1st person Escher-inspired craziness.  Will really screw your mind.
Monaco: What's Yours is Mine - 2d stealth multiplayer with single player available, haven't installed this yet.

Plus more games to be added to the bundle over the coming days. 

But don't be cheap like me, pay well over the average and support both indie devs and charity...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CheechFU on 20 February, 2014, 01:13:42 AM
http://www.nuuvem.com.br/
legit but the prices are in Real so use http://isthereanydeal.com/

got dawn of war 2 for 2 quid and l.a noire complete for 2.50 today they also throw in some free games but I haven't looked at those yet
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 20 February, 2014, 07:35:09 PM
Titanfall PC pre-order for £27.99 - http://www.simplycdkeys.com/origin/titanfall (http://www.simplycdkeys.com/origin/titanfall)

The price is for the CD key only, they email the key to you the day before release and you add it to your Origin account. I've pre-ordered it myself from here. I've never used them myself before but after a little Googling they seem legit.

A bit cheaper than the £45 EA want if you order it directly through Origin  :).

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: mogzilla on 22 February, 2014, 03:49:12 PM
just got batman arkham city for about £3 on live! some other bargains as well
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: amines2058 on 08 March, 2014, 01:37:22 PM
Dredd vs Death for £1.07 and Rogue Trooper for about £1.80 over at GOG. Two classics for less than a pint :)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 03 April, 2014, 09:09:24 PM

If anyone got EA Origins for PC, Dead Space is free for your to download now.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 26 April, 2014, 07:51:05 AM
Zombie Puzzlefest 'Deadlight' is currently free on XBOX 360 until the end of April.

I've played for a couple hours so far and it is a really fun game but very frustrating in places; as all good puzzle games should be.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: amines2058 on 26 April, 2014, 08:04:30 AM
Quote from: NapalmKev on 26 April, 2014, 07:51:05 AM
Zombie Puzzlefest 'Deadlight' is currently free on XBOX 360 until the end of April.

I've played for a couple hours so far and it is a really fun game but very frustrating in places; as all good puzzle games should be.

Cheers

I downloaded this last night so will try and have a go over the weekend, but have not even played Hitman Absolution yet which was the free game from the start of the month. ::) :-[
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 31 May, 2014, 04:13:37 PM
Oh Battlefield 3 is free at moment on EA Origins
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 02 June, 2014, 12:12:13 PM
DARK SOULS is currently FREE on XBOX live for the next two weeks.*

Cheers


*I've played about an hour and can't really see what all the fuss was about, it reminds me of Deathtrap Dungeon on the PS1.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 02 June, 2014, 04:00:09 PM
Awesome game!  Stick with it.  Brilliant that you can get it free on Xbox Live too.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 02 June, 2014, 09:54:25 PM
Many games on 70% sales at EA Origins, just got Mass Effect 3 for £2.99, just download it to see what the fuss are all about!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 03 June, 2014, 07:20:51 AM
Quote from: Goaty on 02 June, 2014, 09:54:25 PM
Many games on 70% sales at EA Origins, just got Mass Effect 3 for £2.99, just download it to see what the fuss are all about!

Yeah. But the DLC is a fortune
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 04 June, 2014, 06:15:51 PM
Sniper Elite 2 is free on Steam... right now

Suprised no one from Rebellion has popped in to tell us.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: GrinningChimera on 04 June, 2014, 08:47:25 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 04 June, 2014, 06:15:51 PM
Sniper Elite 2 is free on Steam... right now

Suprised no one from Rebellion has popped in to tell us.

Cheers for the heads up. Get in quick boys and girls. 24 hours only.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 04 June, 2014, 09:04:35 PM
Yeah cheers Dr X I'll go for this!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: amines2058 on 05 June, 2014, 07:32:35 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 04 June, 2014, 06:15:51 PM
Sniper Elite 2 is free on Steam... right now

Suprised no one from Rebellion has popped in to tell us.

Cheers from me as well Dr X. Added to my library. Will take a look over the weekend!!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 05 June, 2014, 07:48:39 AM
Game are doing the first four Assassin's Creed games (I, II, III, Revelations) for £15 as a download to Steam.

Are these any good? I've never played any of them.

http://www.game.co.uk/en/games/pc-downloads/deal-of-the-day/?attributeName1=Shop%20By&sortColumn=popular&sortTypeStr=DESC&inStockOnly=false&listerOnly=true&provenance=Download&attributeValue1=107&&cm_sp=deals-_-banner-_-PCDLupto75 (http://www.game.co.uk/en/games/pc-downloads/deal-of-the-day/?attributeName1=Shop%20By&sortColumn=popular&sortTypeStr=DESC&inStockOnly=false&listerOnly=true&provenance=Download&attributeValue1=107&&cm_sp=deals-_-banner-_-PCDLupto75)

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 05 June, 2014, 08:01:12 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 05 June, 2014, 07:48:39 AM
Game are doing the first four Assassin's Creed games (I, II, III, Revelations) for £15 as a download to Steam.

Are these any good? I've never played any of them.
The first one is a bit clunky but the second was great stabby, climby fun which would definitely still be worth a tenner by itself. Haven't played the others.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 05 June, 2014, 10:17:30 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 05 June, 2014, 07:48:39 AM.

Are these any good? I've never played any of them.


Yeah they're a nice open-world parkourtastic lark - the controls are a bit awkward on the PC but you're certainly getting a lot of game for that much. I got one & two for £5 a couple of months ago and it were worth it I'd say.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: bluemeanie on 05 June, 2014, 04:10:06 PM
Ultimate edition of Injustice Gods Among Us is £5.74 at the moment.
Well worth that, especially if you are partial to a bit of DC comics

Even if not it's a kickass fighting game. Very mortal kombat (the new edition of which is also cheap at the moment) but less blood and guts obviously. I'm enjoying the hell out of it. I suck at it but it's still fun to play.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 09 June, 2014, 05:40:36 PM
Plants v Zombies GOTY is free on Origin.

Well, you have to use Origin to get it, but you don't need to part with cash. Just a little bit of your soul with every click.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 17 June, 2014, 04:04:20 PM
Just Cause 2 one of me favourite ever games is only £1.99 on Steam today. Barjin - I've clocked up weeks on that thing. Just.. flying about.. blowing stuff up. Ahhh

http://store.steampowered.com/app/8190/
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 17 June, 2014, 09:26:23 PM

Yes Just Cause 2 was great fun when I used to play it.Trying to get all the water towers/fuel depots/Military bases in a City could be wonderfully frustrating.

I of course being a complete douche bag would take out my failures on the local civilian population. Oh, Liberty! What crimes have been done in thy name...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 17 June, 2014, 11:33:16 PM
Just Cause 2 is particularly fantastic if you have nVidia 3D Vision.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 18 June, 2014, 11:24:47 AM
Man, I bought that months ago on a Steam or a GoG sale (I forget which) and it's still not been booted up! Heard so many great things but just haven't got round to it yet. I'm having an embargo on PC game purchases until I play the ones I have I think.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 18 June, 2014, 12:19:07 PM
Right - to make up for an embarrassing e-scam post here (and on FB and Twitter :S Groan they got me right where I'm vulnerable... my Steam lust) there is a game going on Midweek Madness this week for 69p that is an absolute belter!

(http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/spotlights/00005fdf/spotlight_image_english.png?t=1402690355)

Really nice and arty and very playable -definitely worth a play! Again, if unsure there's a grand demo!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: jackstarr on 19 June, 2014, 10:32:31 AM
Magrunner: Dark Pulse is currently FREE for 24 hours from gog.com - never heard of the game, but it's described as "technology meets cthulhu" and looks vaguely like a portal-style platform/puzzler.  Worth a download, I thought!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 19 June, 2014, 12:25:22 PM
A double dose of Freebies on XBOX Live until the end of the month.

Streetfighter 4 arcade edition - not a bad game, but some of the character designs seem a bit off. Also not as fluent as SF Alpha 2, but It's alright cos It's free.

Charlie Murder - haven't played this yet, but it has an interesting visual style.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 20 June, 2014, 10:32:14 PM
Titanfall free on EA Origins for 48 hours if anyone want to try and see if it work on their PC!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 09 July, 2014, 01:40:03 AM
Bioshock
Bioshock 2
Mafia 2
Darkness 2
Bureau XCOM Declassified
Spec Ops The Line
Xcom Enemy Unknown
Bioshock Infinited

All on the current Humble Bundle. Most are available for $7 all in. Pay $20 for Xcom Enemy Unknown and Bioshock Infinite.

Worth it for Spec Ops and Darkness 2 alone.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 09 July, 2014, 04:54:41 AM
I just brought Rust and Gods Will be Watching.......

And I think that will be it for me this fortnight!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 09 July, 2014, 10:55:51 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 09 July, 2014, 01:40:03 AM
Bioshock
Bioshock 2
Mafia 2
Darkness 2
Bureau XCOM Declassified
Spec Ops The Line
Xcom Enemy Unknown
Bioshock Infinited

All on the current Humble Bundle. Most are available for $7 all in. Pay $20 for Xcom Enemy Unknown and Bioshock Infinite.

Worth it for Spec Ops and Darkness 2 alone.

That's an amazing bundle. Love the Bioshock games (but everyone has probably played them by now) but Darkness 2 is a real underrated gem, I loved it.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CheechFU on 09 July, 2014, 12:24:28 PM
Spec ops makes you do this  :o
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 09 July, 2014, 08:47:53 PM
Quite. Which is why I said its worth it for both
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: J.Smith on 09 July, 2014, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: CheechFU on 09 July, 2014, 12:24:28 PM
Spec ops makes you do this  :o

More like:  :)  :|  :o  :(  :'(  :'(  :'(  >:(  :(  >:(  :(  >:(  :( and so on until you come to:  :'( :'( :'(. Here's my vague recommendation of sorts to hopefully pique some curiosity about it...

It's not very often I quit games to "take a break" from them, with an intention of revisiting them later. Typically I only do so because something else grabs my attention instead, and I only ever abandon a game I paid money for completely if I find it too shit to continue (e.g. F.E.A.R. 3 that I wasted several hours of my life on before uninstalling it), but I occasionally stop playing a game for a specific reason tied to it. For example, with stress levels at their peak by the time I reached the Prison area of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, I simply could not go on any longer and gave it a few days break (which didn't help when I returned, mind you). Without spoiling why, let's just say that The Line (which should have been the only part of its title really) made me feel...rather bad to be playing.

The only other game I can think of off the top of my head that I had a similar reaction with is Far Cry 2 (although not the third game, which is actually trying to be very similar to The Line, I feel, difference being that it fails miserably) in which the guy you spend the whole game trying to kill gives you a reality check. The difference is: whereas my reaction there was a thoughtful "Huh" as I contemplated this and carried on, my reaction with The Line was more along the lines of, "Oh dear god, what have I done?!??" and carrying on, a weird mixture of feeling guilty, sad and angry all at once.

It's not long enough like Amnesia that you may quit several times yet find plenty left to do when you return. No, I only quit the two or three times with this. But - without spoiling what happens - I will say that there is one single moment in this game, the brilliantly executed turning point of the story, that I can almost guarantee would make you jump to the main menu and quit the fucking thing, even if you have never quit a game for any specific reason before.

How the game, and the player's perspective to it, changes from this point onwards I think is what decides whether you'll quit completely or reluctantly go on, and if that all sounds melodramatic, I would counter with the point that it's perhaps the only game you can read very serious forum posts and the like from players in moral dilemma about continuing to play.

It's a fun game like that (an intentionally generic third person shooter actually, though I won't spoil why), but it's a damn well brilliantly designed one and definitely worth soldiering on through once. Unless you were admiring the design of it or researching it like some guy did for a book he wrote on it alone (an eBook called Killing is Harmless if you're curious), however, I can't honestly see a reason to want to touch it ever again once you're done. It's a bad, bad game but, um, you should play it...?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 10 July, 2014, 09:19:46 AM
Have to admit I don't really get the fuss with that game. I thought it was an ok shooter, and there were a couple of bits that made me feel a little bit of The Horror Of War, but I think after everyone making a huge deal about the story and the narrative I maybe expected it to do more with it. It wasn't all that interesting and I spent the whole thing right from the start thinking 'I bet it ends with <insert spoiler>, nah, that would be way too obvious and would make no sense'. And then it ended just like that.

It gets kudos points for scoring one gunfight to 'Glasgow Mega Snake' by Mogwai, but loses them again for the audio department not even bothering to find a loop point in the song so it repeats smoothly if the gunfight drags on longer than the track. It just stops really abruptly and then starts again from the beginning after a few seconds silence. 5mins work that would have taken.

So aye, afraid I'm a bit lukewarm on Spec Ops. Still well worth playing for the price though, and the other games in the pack are fantastic.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: J.Smith on 10 July, 2014, 04:33:42 PM
Quote from: Keef Monkey on 10 July, 2014, 09:19:46 AM
Have to admit I don't really get the fuss with that game. I thought it was an ok shooter, and there were a couple of bits that made me feel a little bit of The Horror Of War, but I think after everyone making a huge deal about the story and the narrative I maybe expected it to do more with it. It wasn't all that interesting and I spent the whole thing right from the start thinking 'I bet it ends with <insert spoiler>, nah, that would be way too obvious and would make no sense'. And then it ended just like that.

The ending was predictable for me too, but that was because one of the guys working on it mentioned Apocalypse Now / Heart of Darkness (another reason why Far Cry 2 is similar) as inspiration running up to release, I believe. You can see the influence as soon as you get into it anyway, which I suppose does make it predictable; but then again, going by the audience they were aiming the game at, I'm sure it still surprised many people, hence the big fuss over it.

WARNING: SPOILERS OF SORTS FROM HERE ON OUT

And to be honest, I think it does deserve the praise. Unlike Far Cry 3, it does a far better job at making you hate seeing the game through to the end (if you do at all), which was a problem in Far Cry 3's case because that game was way too much fun (once I installed Ziggy's Mod anyway) for you to possibly feel the guilt the developers were aiming for. That wasn't a problem with The Line, not only because it wasn't really much fun in the gameplay department (if it were, as the developers cleverly avoided, it simply wouldn't have worked), but because the writing was much better too.

From Far Cry 3's beginning I couldn't get behind Brody as the character as I was playing as and certainly felt no guilt by the game's stupid ending, but The Line reversed that idea by having the player grow more distant from Walker instead, as he begins to, for example, sound like the kind of excited teenagers you hear using mics on online multiplayer shooters as you direct him to kill more people. It's excellent little design decisions like that that really pulled me in its favour. Besides the obviously clever choice of setting, who your "enemies" are, and what your own role in the game world is from the outset (one particularly brilliant rug pull is the reminder at the end of the game that you were only supposed to recon the area; not go charging in - but the thought never really crosses your mind as a player), the game's simply filled with a lot of much smaller touches, some of which the devs pointed out in interviews after release, that really pull the experience together tremendously well.

There's the level design with its symbolism scattered around the place; there's its gameplay mechanics, which don't change over the course of the game at all, but the player's willingness to perhaps use them do (the executions you can perform as a melee attack are a useful tool throughout the game, but they become increasingly more violent as Walker develops as a character, straying very far away from the immediate kills or knockouts of before; and the slow motion headshots cease to be all that exciting either); there's the very subtle things that reflect Walker's state of mind, many of which certainly went unnoticed in my case (there's different meanings to how the game fades out from cutscenes to either black or white, which I highly doubt anyone noticed on their playthrough), not mention the slow change in the two side characters as well; and hell, there's even the choice of who should voice the player's character, who some genius at Yager decided had to be Nolan North, none other than Nathan Drake of the Uncharted trilogy.

So, yeah, I think it's brilliant. A merely okay shooter, yes, and therefore a game with mediocre gameplay, but it's a game masterfully designed, I feel, and what I think's especially amazing is that all these little things only feed the game's narrative and the player's experience of the game, rather than overcomplicating it.

The only other thing I would point out, which perhaps plays a part in deciding what you think about the game as a whole, is its target audience, which is of course fans of shooters. If you're intimate with those I think you can appreciate the game a great deal more for what it does. Here's a game that begins in medias res with you firing a minigun from a helicopter, a typical on-rails shooting gallery moment from your average linear shooter. A few hours later and the developers deliver a punch to the gut that changes your perspective of the game entirely, and those it's replicating the gameplay of. By the end they all but break the fourth wall through a character who asks you a brilliantly delivered question - a question I won't spoil, of course, but to which the answer is simply a sad "No" by that point - as you take an elevator to one of three pretty fucking devastating endings.

...I'ma shut up now. :-X
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 12 July, 2014, 09:48:32 AM
I've been playing RUST and it's brutally bloody brilliant game. For all of it's lack of polish, and logic that just doesn't make sense to me. I've become addicted to playing it almost non stop until I could afford to make a wooden cabin (Not the pre-fab Wooden-Shelter, but a real cabin with it's own foundation, walls, window and roof!) which needs to be made from planks, which use up a lot of wood from the trees.

Now that I have a sleeping bag to put I've stopped playing.....for now!

I have been killed by other player just four times, but mainly on other different servers.

The second I got so pissed off about this, that I ended up raiding the boxes in two shelters, that I had found left open. Yet, I tried to give back the Pick-Axe, Blood-Draw-Kit, (Just what the hell do you need blood for in this game?) Gunpowder, (But no gun!) and tried return them to the exact location where I found them when I had otherwise equipped myself. Yet, got so lost, I had problems relocating the building/structures where I found and died of starvation before I could get any further.

A lot of the other reasons for my dying, seem like such dumb mistakes on my part.....

It might have been just didn't travel far enough to find enough food grazing in the grass or taking on bear or wolf before worked out how to fire at them while running backwards with a bow and arrow in my hand.

Though, I don't understand why I can option rare items from killing the wolves and bears and even more rare items from their mutated counterparts.

Also dying from a bleeding wound taken from falling or the above mentioned wandering predators. Wether, I could prepare for this before (Like having food (It's always chicken, no matter what animal it's taken from!) and camp-fire set-up or in my inventory before-hand) I start hurting too badly and then dying.

I would often build the most ruditmentary of bases right at the top of those rocky places and forget how to relocate them and then start building all over again somewhere else.

I remember one time, when I had survived about three or four nights after leaving wooden shelters, surrounded by wooden walls  and filled them with a work-bench, a forge or kiln and left storage-boxes on the top of foundations because that game server wouldn't allow me to put them anywhere safer. I had amassed a lot of wood from the wood piles and trees, and a lot of various types of stone and got killed by a bear I couldn't shoot properly.

On one server the four legged animals were virtually non-existent and I just died from their lack of involvement in my game. I now realise that I was meant to just hunt other players on that one.

While, I'm setting up my base...(Something that I am most admittedly very slow at...) I do try to avoid other players and will just collect or hunt for resources while sneaking in the long grass if I hear a lot of gunshot or see them hunting animals or each other. It's best to avoid the settlements and other peoples building. Otherwise they will find me and shoot me for resource gathering on what they perceive to be their own territory. In this game, I thinks it's basically anything that it's watched, tied downed or have a fence or wall around is anybodies for the taking. Of course, I would hate this happen in real life. (Or does it :o)

I would find the most resources on most game servers to be more plentiful near where they are settlements and other player's buildings/structures/guards-towers and other fortications.

Natureally..... :-\

Anyway, I have been approached by some friendly players (At least they were or were pretending to be...) who wanted to group, trade or just help and let them know I really wanted to get my shit together before I start grouping. I think it's a unwritten law that you must prove you can survive in this game while contributing to it yourself before trusting compete stranger or even people you my know in real life that play the game. I know I would turn my back on any of the people I know.

I have noticed that other players on one server where surprising friendly when I said I was lost and wanted to return some stuff I raided, but never used and couldn't find the buildings I found them in. (Mentioned earlier.)  Yeah, put up with my bullshit for while and even the one that shot me in a earlier game said I sounded like descent fella. I eventually succumbed to starvation after wandering in a large area where there was no grazers.

I really want to set myself up in this game before I get to much help from others.

Right now I have that building built and for the first time I got left my sleeping bag in it. It's supposed to allow me to re-spawn there if I die. Yet, I disconnected from the game while I was in the process of starving. The cabin I built is just below some large but squat grassy hills. There doesn't appear to be any life other than trees and rocks for leages around me and I'm still completely naked.

Well, at least I will respawn back there when I die.

Some things I don't understand about the game.

Trees, remain where they are...still standing after I've chopped wood from them.

I can do this with just the starter-rock in my hand. (Yet, at least that is a step up from punching trees in Mine-Craft.)

I can carry a lot of materials, as well as very large items like wooden-planks, and other large building materials I've crafted without the use of a wagon to carry them in. That is hard to ignore.

Being able to obtain, more advance mining-implements, advanced fire-arms and blue-prints from killing wolves and bears. There is a history of this happening a lot in games that can be drawn as far back as the original Bard's-Tale series.   

Yet, I understand, this game is still in Alpha or Beta and they wil be improving it and adding more stuff I hope.

Stuff, I want to see....

Ranches, where there are horses, that can be ridden and farms where there smaller animals being bred and raised for food as well as grown food.

Hi-Tech-Upgrades...like Laser weapons, power-suits and eventually cars, trucks, planes and space-ships.

Now, I go back to playing more of Elite-Dangerous...I been playing both games back to back.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: ThryllSeekyr on 14 July, 2014, 06:13:20 AM
Sorry about the longish post, but can't help it and I read somewhere that I'm now not really supposed to say much about games still in development, but oh well....

I think played Rust for almost 24 hrs straight....almost, before the grind of endlessly tree/stone/animal-chopping was really getting to me. But I was determined to build a safe enough base away from most of the conflict in the game.

I found mostly quiet area, a valley of flat rolling plains in between two mountain ranges dotted with clumps of stone/metal and logs of wood. Some grass-nibbling-prey-animals that always have the four legged carnivors close by keeping their numbers down.

As I would decimate them all, one by one methodically with my bow and seemlingly endless array of arrows. With not a thought towards how much I might be altering or destroying this biom with my wanton destruction of most of the animals and other resources.

At the time I was thinking...if I kept killing all the wolves and bears, the more peaceful animals would be more plentiful or if I killed all grazers, then the carnivores would (Not sure if Bears are truly carnivores, but I do know they like fish, but it's not really even considered to be meat in the true sense.) need to turn to cannibalism, the other players and start raiding towns before they would die out from their usual source of food. Anyway, this was just my thoughts.....


To Be Continued.....
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CheechFU on 24 July, 2014, 12:30:25 AM
Guantanamo simulator Sims 2 complete collection is free on Origin right now, redeem code I-LOVE-THE-SIMS
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Rog69 on 24 December, 2014, 03:12:57 PM
There are a ton of free games today on the Amazon app store, you can install this on pretty much any Android device, not just Kindles and it is well worth it for the daily freebie anyway.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/mas/get/android/ (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/mas/get/android/)

I have grabbed Terraria, Worms 3, 5 nights at Freddies and Sonic 2.

There are a few non-game apps on there as well.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 06 January, 2015, 08:38:21 AM
Game are doing second hand Watch Dogs for £15 and new Alien Isolation for £20 on PS4 / Xbone

Are either worth getting?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 06 January, 2015, 04:12:56 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 06 January, 2015, 08:38:21 AM
Alien Isolation for £20 on PS4 / Xbone


It's definitely on my hit list, and that's a great price for a new release.

(Avoid the forum thread)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 16 February, 2015, 05:22:39 PM
Sniper Elite 2 is currently free on XBOX 360 for the next two weeks.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 22 February, 2015, 08:37:25 AM
Bit of related stuff for supercheap on GOG this weekend...


http://www.gog.com/promo/weekend_promo_atari_rebellion_200215

Including Dredd v Death and the Siku-designed (and brilliant) Evil Genius
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 22 February, 2015, 01:14:20 PM
The F.E.A.R series is going cheap on Steam. PC's only I believe.

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/12357/
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 22 February, 2015, 03:03:24 PM
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 22 February, 2015, 01:14:20 PM
The F.E.A.R series is going cheap on Steam. PC's only I believe.

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/12357/

I loved them all and highly recommend them. The end of the second one is highly creepy and very, very Manga-esque odd.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 23 February, 2015, 03:15:45 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 22 February, 2015, 03:03:24 PM
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 22 February, 2015, 01:14:20 PM
The F.E.A.R series is going cheap on Steam. PC's only I believe.

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/12357/

I loved them all and highly recommend them. The end of the second one is highly creepy and very, very Manga-esque odd.

Agreed, big F.E.A.R fan, and that ending was dark as hell.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 14 March, 2015, 11:22:46 AM
Blast from the Past!

GOG have got an ammaaazzing "classic EA" sale on atm including:

- Theme Hospital
- Dungeon Keeper
- SimCity 2000
- Theme Park
- Populous

AND FUCKING NOX

(http://static.gog.com/upload/images/2011/09/e480da46f3bc00ab634368ce17173b3c01ed741c.jpg)

http://www.gog.com/promo/weekend_promo_electronic_arts_130315
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 17 March, 2015, 08:47:06 AM
Bioshock Infinite is currently free on XBOX 360 until the end of March.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 17 March, 2015, 07:04:13 PM
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death for 89p on Steam...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 29 March, 2015, 01:39:51 PM
Typing of The Dead : Overkill is currently under a fiver on Steam.

What isn't immediately apparent, is that you can also just play it as yer standard House of The Dead : Overkill, if you don't like the concept of explodifying zombies to bits by tapping out stuff like "wonky donkey" at them.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 17 April, 2015, 12:38:04 PM
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Army of Two: "Devil's Cartel" are currently free on Xbox 360 for the next two weeks.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 15 October, 2016, 07:18:14 AM
Dragging this thread back from the dead.

Hardcore Zombie-fest Resident Evil HD Remaster is currently free on PS4!

For those with weak stomachs, Transformers Devastation is also free and looks a lot like the 80's cartoon!

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: jacob g on 17 October, 2016, 09:54:51 AM
Transformers Devastation is probably best game in PS+ since Broforce. Tones of fun.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 17 October, 2016, 11:33:06 AM
Quote from: jacob g on 17 October, 2016, 09:54:51 AM
Transformers Devastation is probably best game in PS+ since Broforce. Tones of fun.

Broforce was great fun, haven't played Devastation yet.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Theblazeuk on 26 October, 2016, 02:20:09 PM
DriveThruRPG has all the 2000AD stuff on sale as Mongoose is losing the license!

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/45/Mongoose/subcategory/161_26679/2000-AD
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: James Stacey on 26 October, 2016, 02:50:38 PM
I wonder if they chose not to renew or someone else has it now. Is Mongoose no longer owned by Rebellion?  It was getting asked to write stuff for the Mongoose books (I never got round to it) that got me back into 2000ad
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: IndigoPrime on 27 October, 2016, 09:54:53 AM
Another Doctor Who Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/books/doctor-who-comics-2), although duplicating a lot of what was in the IDW one.

Looking at that, if you don't have the old IDW Who comics but like the character, that $1 tier is astonishingly good value.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 01 November, 2016, 08:33:48 AM
Judge Dredd: Countdown Sector 106 by Tinman Games is on Steam for £1.74 until the 7th of November.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 07 December, 2016, 01:06:42 PM
If anyone got Uplay for your PC, there's free game of Assassin Creed 3 for today only.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 07 December, 2016, 02:15:03 PM
Not free (the service is £19.99 for a year or I think £3 or so if you just want a month at a time) but EA are adding Star Wars Battlefront and Mirror's Edge Catalyst to the vault in their XB1 EA Access service thing.

Pretty good news, both games I've been keen to play and there's now enough in the vault that the spend feels worth it to me!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Satanist on 16 December, 2016, 11:36:16 AM
https://club.ubisoft.com/en-US/ubi30
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 16 April, 2017, 11:56:29 AM
Wolfenstein: Old Blood is currently £3.99 on PS4. I'm about halfway through at the moment and although the game does nothing new it's still a solid shooter. Even on the 'Normal' setting it's mad, hectic fun. Dual wielding shotguns and Automatic weapons hasn't been this much fun since Time splitters 2!

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 20 April, 2017, 11:36:18 PM
Saints Row 2 for PC is currently free 'til the 22nd of April on GOG.com
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Suede1971 on 22 April, 2017, 11:00:40 AM
90's fps shadow warrior is also free on GOG

https://www.gog.com/game/shadow_warrior_complete
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Ettapowers on 19 June, 2017, 01:37:56 PM
Yeah Its really awesome action shooter game.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Theblazeuk on 19 June, 2017, 02:22:40 PM
Who wants some Wang?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: IndigoPrime on 19 June, 2017, 03:02:49 PM
Two Humble Bundles running at the moment: Eisner Nominees (https://www.humblebundle.com/books/eisner-nominees-2017-comics) and Best of BOOM! (https://www.humblebundle.com/books/best-of-boom-book-bundle#heading-logo)

Any thoughts on these?

EDIT: I grabbed the Eisner one anyway, given that I've not read them. The BOOM! one has loads of overlap with other HBs I already have.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Theblazeuk on 20 June, 2017, 10:53:03 AM
Can't get Adventure Time in 'my region' so it's a no-go on Boom! Despite some good comics in there.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Pyroxian on 20 June, 2017, 11:25:37 AM
Quote from: Theblazeuk on 20 June, 2017, 10:53:03 AM
Can't get Adventure Time in 'my region' so it's a no-go on Boom! Despite some good comics in there.

Yeah, that's crappy - can't get Steven Universe either...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: amines2058 on 20 June, 2017, 04:24:22 PM
That was the deal breaker for me as well  :(
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 07 September, 2017, 10:32:32 PM
The Walking Dead Season 1 is free for two days on Humble Store

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-walking-dead-season-1?linkID=&mcID=102:59b0607de1b82991626250b9:ot:56e84ac5733462ca89991b4d:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_09_07_EndOfSummer2017WalkingDeadS1_store&utm_content=Banner (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-walking-dead-season-1?linkID=&mcID=102:59b0607de1b82991626250b9:ot:56e84ac5733462ca89991b4d:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_09_07_EndOfSummer2017WalkingDeadS1_store&utm_content=Banner)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 21 September, 2017, 08:36:12 PM
Outlast game for Steam, I really got it, so here; 7EKTC-HRFWZ-LG0T2
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Woolly on 21 September, 2017, 09:22:51 PM
Quote from: Goaty on 21 September, 2017, 08:36:12 PM
Outlast game for Steam, I really got it, so here; 7EKTC-HRFWZ-LG0T2

Yoink!
Thanks Goaty  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 17 October, 2017, 11:12:31 AM
Top drawer Sneakfest Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain is currently free on PS4 until the beginning of November.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 07 November, 2017, 04:54:52 PM
If anyone got Uplay on PC? There's free game of Watch_Dogs today.

Lucky me as I did got it on PS3 but didn't play it much and want to buy it for PC but was wait for good bargain, I am glad I did and enjoy play it today!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 08 November, 2017, 10:13:54 AM
 :(
Quote from: NapalmKev on 17 October, 2017, 11:12:31 AM
Top drawer Sneakfest Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain is currently free on PS4 until the beginning of November.

If time is money, it's still the most expensive game ever made.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 12 December, 2017, 08:07:02 PM
Posted on the Switch thread but maybe true for Xbox and PS4, too.

Pinball FX 3 + two tables is currently free
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 12 December, 2017, 08:14:27 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 12 December, 2017, 08:07:02 PM
Posted on the Switch thread but maybe true for Xbox and PS4, too.

Pinball FX 3 + two tables is currently free

Yup. Carnival pack is a freebie
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Woolly on 12 December, 2017, 09:45:22 PM
Assassins's Creed IV is currently free on UPlay...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 13 December, 2017, 09:42:53 AM
Grim Fandango (which I never finished back in the day but remember as a bit of a classic!) is free at the moment on https://www.gog.com/ (https://www.gog.com/). Think it's for the next 24hrs or so, so get in fast.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 05 January, 2018, 06:06:37 PM
As to Humble Monthly

I really got this game, you can have it first get;

Tomb Raider - 048J4-IHKQA-VR4QV
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 01 February, 2018, 09:46:09 AM
Rockstar Humble Bundle - https://www.humblebundle.com/games/rockstar-games-bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/games/rockstar-games-bundle)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 01 February, 2018, 10:49:29 AM
Sadly I really got all games but not Manhunt or Bully, if anyone happy to share it to me?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 22 May, 2018, 11:20:06 PM
Unreal Gold currently free on GOG and Steam.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 14 December, 2018, 04:48:13 AM
Lego : The Hobbit currently free on Humble Bundle.

Full Throttle Remastered currently free on GOG.com.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: JamesC on 14 December, 2018, 12:27:26 PM
Bah - I thought they'd remastered this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA-5ImcMzpM
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 29 December, 2018, 12:40:12 AM
SOMA free on GOG.com right now.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Timothy on 05 January, 2019, 10:53:41 AM
Rogue Trooper is currently on sale on Switch. I think this is the first reduction on that platform.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 08 January, 2019, 09:59:54 AM
Quote from: Timothy on 05 January, 2019, 10:53:41 AM
Rogue Trooper is currently on sale on Switch. I think this is the first reduction on that platform.

Grabbed this! Think I've owned it on every platform under the sun at this point but having it portable will be handy.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 24 January, 2019, 01:16:44 AM
Distraint Deluxe Edition, (short but apparently rather good 2D horror game), currently free on GOG.com.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 24 January, 2019, 04:37:11 PM
Quote from: M.I.K. on 24 January, 2019, 01:16:44 AM
Distraint Deluxe Edition, (short but apparently rather good 2D horror game), currently free on GOG.com.

Looks interesting. Grabbed it, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 25 January, 2019, 11:23:49 PM
Don't mention it.

Just noticed Deponia The Complete Journey (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/deponia-the-complete-journey) is currently free on Humble Bundle (if you subscribe or have subscribed to the newsletter), but hurry if you want it 'cos there's only about 18 hours left to grab it from the time at which I'm typing this.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Bolt-01 on 04 February, 2019, 02:32:01 PM
Just seen this on Th'Amazon-

(https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-PoLx5v5L.jpg)

Ack-Ack-Macaque Ebook for 0.99p (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ack-Ack-Macaque-Gareth-L-Powell-ebook/dp/B00APOUMOU?_bbid=11536647&tag=dealsemailsite-21)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 07 February, 2019, 09:47:16 AM
The original Crackdown is free right now on the Microsoft store, and is backwards compatible on the XB1 (and enhanced on the 1X apparently). Had a lot of fun times with it way back when it came out so will be interesting to see how it holds up!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 15 June, 2019, 04:06:05 AM
Toonstruck, (weird 90s point and click game starring Christopher Lloyd and various celebrity voice actors), currently free on GOG.com...

https://www.gog.com/game/toonstruck (https://www.gog.com/game/toonstruck)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: GrudgeJohnDeed on 17 June, 2019, 12:30:57 AM
The 360 game Too Human, went backwards compatible on Xbox One over E3 and is currently free to download on the Xbox store! Bit of a marmite game I think but some people loved it, and it was apparently a pain to get it on the BC program and available digitally.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 19 June, 2019, 09:22:11 PM
Dragon Age Inquisition + All DLC is £3.99 in a PS4 digital sale

Mass Effect: Andromeda is £5.99

Both are excellent RPGs and a lot of fun. Don't be put off by bad press over Andromeda. It suffered for not being a direct sequel to ME4, but it is a tops fund game with shooty guns and RPG questing. I preferred Inquisition as it has some more rounded characters to play with, mind.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 20 June, 2019, 09:10:55 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 19 June, 2019, 09:22:11 PM
Dragon Age Inquisition + All DLC is £3.99 in a PS4 digital sale

Mass Effect: Andromeda is £5.99

Both are excellent RPGs and a lot of fun. Don't be put off by bad press over Andromeda. It suffered for not being a direct sequel to ME4, but it is a tops fund game with shooty guns and RPG questing. I preferred Inquisition as it has some more rounded characters to play with, mind.

Yup, I'm a big defender of Andromeda as well, big fan of both these games and as they're massive that's a lot of game for not a lot of money. Bargainous.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: I, Cosh on 21 June, 2019, 11:19:09 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 19 June, 2019, 09:22:11 PM
Dragon Age Inquisition + All DLC is £3.99 in a PS4 digital sale
Bah. I will never ever play this but when I checked and saw how much of a discount that is I couldn't stop myself from buying it.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CalHab on 21 June, 2019, 02:16:43 PM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 21 June, 2019, 11:19:09 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 19 June, 2019, 09:22:11 PM
Dragon Age Inquisition + All DLC is £3.99 in a PS4 digital sale
Bah. I will never ever play this but when I checked and saw how much of a discount that is I couldn't stop myself from buying it.

It's good but, like many games, needs a significant time commitment that I struggle with.

I'm tempted to get it just to get the DLC, though. I've only got halfway through the vanilla version.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 22 June, 2019, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: CalHab on 21 June, 2019, 02:16:43 PM
Quote from: I, Cosh on 21 June, 2019, 11:19:09 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 19 June, 2019, 09:22:11 PM
Dragon Age Inquisition + All DLC is £3.99 in a PS4 digital sale
Bah. I will never ever play this but when I checked and saw how much of a discount that is I couldn't stop myself from buying it.

It's good but, like many games, needs a significant time commitment that I struggle with.

I'm tempted to get it just to get the DLC, though. I've only got halfway through the vanilla version.

I loved this game.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 07 August, 2019, 10:30:14 AM
Sniper-Elite 4 and Wipe-Out Collection are currently free for PS4. Ends at the start of September.

Also on PS4 - Spiderman is on sale for £24.99. It is very good!

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 12 August, 2019, 11:12:15 PM
Quote from: Keef Monkey on 20 June, 2019, 09:10:55 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 19 June, 2019, 09:22:11 PM
Dragon Age Inquisition + All DLC is £3.99 in a PS4 digital sale

Mass Effect: Andromeda is £5.99

Both are excellent RPGs and a lot of fun. Don't be put off by bad press over Andromeda. It suffered for not being a direct sequel to ME4, but it is a tops fund game with shooty guns and RPG questing. I preferred Inquisition as it has some more rounded characters to play with, mind.

Yup, I'm a big defender of Andromeda as well, big fan of both these games and as they're massive that's a lot of game for not a lot of money. Bargainous.

Yeah - I didn't get the hate for Andromeda! It was a truly fun full-on 'to boldly go' type space game with superb gameplay and a great overarching narrative. A fiver is a ridiculous bargain.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Goaty on 20 February, 2020, 06:42:15 PM
I got Steam redeem key for Mad Max. So anyone want it? and got AAA game redeem keys too?
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: CalHab on 21 February, 2020, 09:07:07 AM
The Judge Dredd Cursed Earth card game is on sale at Osprey for £7.50 + postage:
https://ospreypublishing.com/judge-dredd-the-cursed-earth

The excellent Judge Dredd Helter Skelter game (also featuring Nikolai Dante, Slaine and Stronts) has 20% off:
https://ospreypublishing.com/judge-dredd-helter-skelter
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: M.I.K. on 21 March, 2020, 01:46:44 AM
Headsnatchers (https://store.steampowered.com/app/797410/Headsnatchers/) free on Steam for a limited time.

Tomb Raider (the 2013 version) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/203160/Tomb_Raider/) free on Steam for a limited time.

Mable & The Wood (https://www.gog.com/game/mable_the_wood) free on gog.com for a limited time.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: repoman on 14 May, 2020, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: NapalmKev on 07 August, 2019, 10:30:14 AM
Sniper-Elite 4 and Wipe-Out Collection are currently free for PS4. Ends at the start of September.

Also on PS4 - Spiderman is on sale for £24.99. It is very good!

Cheers

I'd say that Spidey is the triple-A game of the generation.  I don't really care much about the character but it was just such a fun game and visually stunning in my opinion. 

Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Tomwe on 14 May, 2020, 09:53:10 AM
Here's a Humble Bundle style deal on a big heap of Humanoids books (https://groupees.com/humanoids). The $15 tier worked out as about £13. Well worth it!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 May, 2020, 11:52:53 AM
Quote from: Tomwe on 14 May, 2020, 09:53:10 AM
Here's a Humble Bundle style deal on a big heap of Humanoids books (https://groupees.com/humanoids). The $15 tier worked out as about £13. Well worth it!

I've popped this to the Comic Bargains bit as more appropriate there.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Tomwe on 14 May, 2020, 12:41:04 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 14 May, 2020, 11:52:53 AM
Quote from: Tomwe on 14 May, 2020, 09:53:10 AM
Here's a Humble Bundle style deal on a big heap of Humanoids books (https://groupees.com/humanoids). The $15 tier worked out as about £13. Well worth it!

I've popped this to the Comic Bargains bit as more appropriate there.
thanks colin
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Keef Monkey on 14 May, 2020, 05:30:28 PM
Speaking of Humble Bundle though, they do have a bundle of PC board games currently which seems great for getting a board game fix during lockdown. There are a couple of games I've played and enjoyed in there (Mysterium and Carcassone) and at least one that I've always wanted to have a go at (Scythe).

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/asmodee-play-with-friends?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_2_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_2_c_asmodeeplaywithfriends_bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/games/asmodee-play-with-friends?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_2_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_2_c_asmodeeplaywithfriends_bundle)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: rogue69 on 22 May, 2020, 11:23:16 PM
Osprey publishing are now selling the Judge Dredd Cursed :Earth game for just £7.50 down from £24.99 and the Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter game for £48.00 down from £60.00


https://ospreypublishing.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=judge+dredd
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Bolt-01 on 29 May, 2020, 03:18:18 PM
Just posted this over on the FQP blog, but think it worth sharing here.

Judge Dredd - Cal's Arena (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Downloads/JD-CalsArena-FinalColour.pdf)

The latest strip on the FQP strip archive is a newly coloured strip from 2014 featuring Steven Austin from before he was a droid.

(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z24/Cal'sArenaBlog.jpg)

This is just one of the many strips available to read - for free - courtesy of FQP.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: DeadBeat on 01 June, 2020, 07:39:17 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 May, 2020, 03:18:18 PM
Just posted this over on the FQP blog, but think it worth sharing here.

Judge Dredd - Cal's Arena (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Downloads/JD-CalsArena-FinalColour.pdf)

The latest strip on the FQP strip archive is a newly coloured strip from 2014 featuring Steven Austin from before he was a droid.

(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z24/Cal'sArenaBlog.jpg)

This is just one of the many strips available to read - for free - courtesy of FQP.

Lovely strip that. I really rate Steve's work.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Bolt-01 on 02 June, 2020, 09:42:55 AM
and timely seeing as Steven is the artist on this week's cover, too.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 30 June, 2020, 03:11:46 PM

I acquired a free copy of Rebellions "Evil Genius" but it's bugged! ( I think) You have to capture a maid and interrogate her to gain information to teach your minions to be servants.

Well I capture the maid... get her locked in a cell.... instruct a minion to start interrogation and.... she's looe and wandering around the island. So now I can't make any damn progress ...
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 01 July, 2020, 04:29:40 PM
Some great retro stuff going cheap on PSN at the moment, I picked up the following for less than €15:

- Castlevania anniversary collection
- Castlevania symphony of the night / Rondo of blood
- Mega Man collection 1
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Funt Solo on 29 July, 2020, 04:05:50 PM
Bargain Ballad

Just in case you don't already own The Ballad of Halo Jones, the shop is offering each book for $2.49 (https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/on-sale?_=1596034608295&edition=download) [digital].

That's $7.47 for the entire Ballad.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Funt Solo on 29 July, 2020, 04:28:26 PM
Quote from: Funt Solo on 29 July, 2020, 04:05:50 PM
Bargain Ballad

Just in case you don't already own The Ballad of Halo Jones, the shop is offering each book for $2.49 (https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/on-sale?_=1596034608295&edition=download) [digital].

That's $7.47 for the entire Ballad.

Sorry to double post. Just noting that this is a full colour version. (I'm not sure how I feel about that.)
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Dandontdare on 29 July, 2020, 05:13:26 PM
Quote from: The Doctor Alt 8 on 30 June, 2020, 03:11:46 PM

I acquired a free copy of Rebellions "Evil Genius" but it's bugged! ( I think) You have to capture a maid and interrogate her to gain information to teach your minions to be servants.

Well I capture the maid... get her locked in a cell.... instruct a minion to start interrogation and.... she's looe and wandering around the island. So now I can't make any damn progress ...


I have this game but have never played it - according to a tips guide I found, you need to build the interrogation room before you can interrogate her. Not sure if that's what you mean by ' cell'
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 19 August, 2020, 04:21:30 PM

Oh yes... interrogation room built, interrogation chair purchased. ... she just... escapes!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 25 March, 2021, 05:13:55 PM
/Rings Plague Bell - "Bring out your Threads"

The current issue of White Dwarf magazine (issue 462) has a steam code inside for 12 free Warhammer games.

Includes:

Vermintide 2

Warhammer Quest and the sequel

Talisman

Space Marine

Chaos and Conquest

Armageddon - Da Orks

Dawn of War

Warhammer Underworlds

Adeptus Titanicus - Dominus

Total War - Warhammer and TWW Call of the Beastmen

WH40k - Sanctus Reach.


Enjoy!

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 March, 2021, 05:58:49 PM
Ohhh I really want to get Talisman for the Switch as I loved the boardgame as a kid. If anyone plays this would love to know if its a good adaption.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: IndigoPrime on 25 March, 2021, 06:40:57 PM
New Boom Humble Bundle:

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/best-year-of-boom-studios-books

No idea how many duplicates here nor whether any of this is good.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 26 March, 2021, 08:15:11 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 25 March, 2021, 05:58:49 PM
Ohhh I really want to get Talisman for the Switch as I loved the boardgame as a kid. If anyone plays this would love to know if its a good adaption.

It's better than good. It adapts all the fourth (most recent) expansions which - and I know from experience - take up more space than any table can handle, then has even more digital only expansions.

The DLC is regularly on sale at 80% off.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2021, 08:30:59 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 26 March, 2021, 08:15:11 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 25 March, 2021, 05:58:49 PM
Ohhh I really want to get Talisman for the Switch as I loved the boardgame as a kid. If anyone plays this would love to know if its a good adaption.

It's better than good. It adapts all the fourth (most recent) expansions which - and I know from experience - take up more space than any table can handle, then has even more digital only expansions.

The DLC is regularly on sale at 80% off.

Oh that is good to hear. In Switch land I've got it on my watch list and I've only seen at 20% off (ish can't quite remember) but next time I see it I'll take the plunge anyway as I've been looking forward to playing it again and its great to see an endorsement - which it also seems to get online too.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 07 April, 2021, 02:17:10 PM
It's April which means it's Zombie season apparently.

Free on PS4 this month are Days Gone and Zombie Army 4: Dead War.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 07 April, 2021, 02:24:35 PM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 26 March, 2021, 08:30:59 AM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 26 March, 2021, 08:15:11 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 25 March, 2021, 05:58:49 PM
Ohhh I really want to get Talisman for the Switch as I loved the boardgame as a kid. If anyone plays this would love to know if its a good adaption.

It's better than good. It adapts all the fourth (most recent) expansions which - and I know from experience - take up more space than any table can handle, then has even more digital only expansions.

The DLC is regularly on sale at 80% off.

Oh that is good to hear. In Switch land I've got it on my watch list and I've only seen at 20% off (ish can't quite remember) but next time I see it I'll take the plunge anyway as I've been looking forward to playing it again and its great to see an endorsement - which it also seems to get online too.

I have it on PC, so you're talking Steam sale discounts.

One annoying thing is the way it randomises all dice rolls at the start of the game (it creates a table of a million or so numbers at the outset and then reads that). But it is fun. We play digital more than physical.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 14 June, 2021, 08:11:20 AM
CONTROL is free on the Epic store for the next few days.

If you've not played it, do so.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 18 February, 2022, 12:02:50 PM
Assassins Creed Valhalla going real cheap right now, even on PS5.

Anyone play / recommend this?
I don't think I've played an AC game since bailing on III after 10 minutes of wonkyily controlled game-play.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: broodblik on 18 February, 2022, 12:06:42 PM
Quote from: Link Prime on 18 February, 2022, 12:02:50 PM
Assassins Creed Valhalla going real cheap right now, even on PS5.

Anyone play / recommend this?
I don't think I've played an AC game since bailing on III after 10 minutes of wonkyily controlled game-play.

I enjoyed it but it is more an RPG these days.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Barrington Boots on 18 February, 2022, 12:12:02 PM
I'm just wrapping up a playthrough of AC Valhalla. It's a laugh but it's far from a landmark game.

If you like huge open world games then it's good fun. If you like vikings it's also good fun. If you want to wander around doing all the side quests etc you can easily sink 200 hours into it although things do get a bit repetitive. There's a lot of RPG-lite elements to it that you wouldn't have seen in earlier games: in fact it's nothing like AC III and there's very little focus on actually assassinating anyone. You can stealth into enemy bases and stuff, but equally you can do the whole game just by charging in and killing everybody in a straight up fight. I've had a lot of fun with it, but definitely a case of ymmv.
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: Link Prime on 18 February, 2022, 12:15:22 PM
Cheers lads, no fear of RPG's here.

For €30 I will give it a shot - need something meaty to tide me over until the new Horizon Zero Dawn game drops below the current €80 price tag!
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: NapalmKev on 14 June, 2022, 07:41:00 AM
For those that own Resident Evil 2, 3 and 7 on PS4 you can now get free PS5 upgrades for all three games.

Cheers
Title: Re: Freebies and/or bargains
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 28 October, 2023, 12:45:21 PM
Batman: Arkham Knight and all its DLC is £6 on Steam. Total bargain for a fabulous game.