So I had actually planned on having this post up shortly after the main games rolled over, but instead spent some time with friends catching a movie and then going over to one of their houses to have a few beers and play a few video games. Unfortunately, they were console games, because on of the downsides to PC gaming is lugging around a massive case if you want to do multiplayer in person. That, plus that everyone has to put $1k-$2k into a computer. That is just one of the ways console gaming has a leg up on the PC. Where it doesn't though is when you get to all these great deals what we PC gamer's get to enjoy. Great deals like the ones list below!
Main Sale
Kerbal Space Program - Okay, so this game is a bit bizarre, but something I'll admit I'm interest in. It's a simulation game where you find youself messing with all kinds of variables to get your space program fully functional. I've heard tales of someone trying to create an aircraft that could fly around the world non-stop, and how small tweaks could make a huge difference in the outcome. It is an Early Access Game, so there's that. But it also has a demo, so points back there. It's $13.79 today.
Hitman Absolution - Just in case you missed the flash sale yesterday, you now have another 48 hours to grab this game. Same pricing and whatnot as before: $6.24 for the base game, pick up the Professional Edition for $7.49, the collection for $22.49, and a DLC pack for $1.49. That pack doesn't include 3 specific DLCs that are actually a part of the Professional Edition. It's all kind of strange, but I went ahead and picked up the base game only yesterday morning. Just haven't gotten around to playing it yet.
The Sims 3 - If you've been alive and not in a coma for the last 5 years or so, you should have heard about The Sims, so I'll spare you the details. Just think carefully about what you want to buy, because there is the base game for $14.99, three additional packs that include one of the expansions, or you could buy all the expansions separately for an incredible $234.82. How generous of them not to round up to $235, because those $0.18 make a huge difference.
Fallout: New Vegas - While the game is $2.49, what you really want to do is buy the Ultimate Edition, since that is only $4.99 and includes the DLCs. I put a huge chunk of time into Fallout 3, which is also $4.99 for the GOTY edition right now, and really enjoyed it, but haven't gotten around to playing this yet. Still, by far the best price that I can recall, and I highly recommend picking these games up.
ARMA II - Obviously Day Z is still popular, which is why once again this game has shown up on sale. If you don't believe me, click on the link and you'll notice that right under all the pictures is a big box that warns you you need more than just ARMA II to play Day Z. Yeah. So, what you really need is the Combined Operations package for $8.49, rather than the base game for $4.41. You can also get the Complete Collection for $13.59 or the ARMA X: Anniversary Edition for $16.99.
Eador - I think I might have greenlit this strategy game back when I actually cared about greenlight, which means it must have been posted in the first day or two. What intrigues me about it is the multilayer strategy aspect. Basically, it looks like it's a huge game with a lot going on, and I like that. I'll probably pick it up some day, but just not today. $11.99.
Sanctum 2 - I've only played a little bit of the first game, and I did like the blend of Action and Tower Defense, though my favorite series for that category is the humorous Orcs Must Die!. Couple different options with how you go about picking this one up, since you can either get the second game for $7.49 or the franchise for $19.99. If you're at all considering it, give the demo a shot, because then you'll probably figure you want it.
Portal - Portal 2 reviewed! Portal 2 is interesting, though not as good as the first one, despite it's obviously greater production value, story, and effects. But for more on that, read the review. I would recommend getting the game if you haven't already. It's not a bad way to spend 6 or so hours, and $4.99 is about right for it too. You may want to considered the franchise for $6.24 if you don't have both, because pretty much everyone should play Portal to see what the big deal is.
Remember Me - I'll admit the premise of a character that can actually steal your memories interests me greatly, but the game is still too new, and by that I mean too expensive, for me to have tried it. It's $29.99 today.
Total War - This one has come up at the last couple of sales as well. If you're a fan of strategy games, you should find something here that will war for you. There are four different collections, ranging from the base game for $7.49, to the Grand Master Collection for $41.24.
Flash Sales
Poker Night 2 - I actually just beat the first one here a few weeks ago, which is also on sale. For the original it takes 21 wins to gain all the unlockable decks and card tables, plus however many to unlock the TF2 items. It's funny because the game is just poker, specifically Texas Hold 'Em, but what makes it so good is the dialogue between the characters. Tycho telling Max about his giraffe fetish, the Heavy flipping a table in rage and pulling out his minigun. It's these actions that make the game worth while. A great thing to use to fill up 10-15 minutes when you want to avoid doing something else, like actually working on a review. Knowing what they bring to the table, I recommend you pick up both games for their $2.49.
The Swapper - $7.49.
Track Mania Canyon - Racing games are one of my least favorite, so I'll not be doing this. But if you want to, it's $9.99.
Spec Ops The Line - Pretty much the best game I played in 2012, and it would have won an award for that if I actually did such a thing. I've done both a written and video review, so if you've got some serious time to kill, which you will after you purchase this and start the download, why don't you check those out. $7.49 is a great deal for it.
Voters' Choice
Torchlight 2 - Reviewed! I do highly recommend picking up this Action RPG if you are at all a fan of the genre. It really is a fun game with a great look to it and plenty of interesting play styles. Add to that mod support, giving you plenty more to do, and you'll find it's one of those games you can sink an amazing amount of time into. Plus, at $5.00, it's cheaper than it's ever been individually.
Since my last posting the following have been on sale: I Am Alive ($5.09), Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 Platinum! ($4.99), Lords of Football ($10.19), On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness 4 ($2.49), and Universe Sandbox ($2.00) for yesterday evening; Simcity 4 ($5.99), Metro Last light ($29.99), Dawn of Fantasy Kindgom Wars ($6.79), You Need A Budget ($14.99), and System Shock 2 ($2.49) over night; and Impria ($4.99), Doom 3 BFG ($4.99), NBA 2K13 ($7.49), Ace Combat Assault Horizon Enhanced Edition ($8.99), and Deadlight ($3.74) this afternoon.
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So that marks another day in the sale. Still not too excited about it, and looking at today's sale I've seen several of the same deals over the past couple of sales, specifically ARMA II, Total War, Portal, and The Sims. The other games are either new or just new low prices, which I can appreciate. I did pick up Hitman yesterday, as well as Sleeping Dogs. Kerbal Space Program is a maybe (demo is downloading right now), but other than that I don't see much to invest in today. Scratch that. Not much to invest in that I don't already have, because, you know, I'm kind of a Steam shopping addict. Seriously, I need help.
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