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Gaming Bargains (not Freebies)

Lemlin · 2006-02-06 11:11:59

Was wondering if we could get a sticky going about games bargains that we've spotted? I'm going to pm Monument about it. It could be useful, especially for offers like the Xtravision one and the Xbox 360 trade-in offer that Game have at the minute. People could also give examples of gaming bargains they've seen. For…

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#6842 07-05-2013 8:48pm
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As has been suggested earlier (can't remember who said it now), just leave it up to the person offering the gift/code to choose their own selection method.

And I also believe there should be a seperate thread for gifting etc (then again, I also think there should be a seperate forum for pc gamers, and that's not gonna happen anytime soon, so meh).

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#6843 07-05-2013 8:48pm
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GEO147 wrote: »

Yeah I contributed to the thread with some info, I gave you took, simple. I blinked and I missed it.

Will everybody stop posting free game codes so this lad can get some sleep

So your insulting me twice and calling me a parasite who takes, then your thanking my post for the Tom Clancy bargain post. WTH. Please just go away and stop being childish. Find something to post up for others to avail or just leave. Your basically moaning because you didn't get to 'take'. I logged into the thread today after getting an email bargain I thought would benefit others to put it up and ionapaul posted right after me, simple. You'd swear I robbed someones house ffs.

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#6844 07-05-2013 8:52pm
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McSasquatch wrote: »

As has been suggested earlier (can't remember who said it now), just leave it up to the person offering the gift/code to choose their own selection method.

And I also believe there should be a seperate thread for gifting etc (then again, I also think there should be a seperate forum for pc gamers, and that's not gonna happen anytime soon, so meh).

There already is. Ye are too worried gifting, ye missed it

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#6845 07-05-2013 8:56pm
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Blinked_Missed It wrote: »

So your insulting me twice and calling me a parasite who takes, then your thanking my post for the Tom Clancy bargain post. WTH. Please just go away and stop being childish. Find something to post up for others to avail or just leave. Your basically moaning because you didn't get to 'take'. I logged into the thread today after getting an email bargain I thought would benefit others to put it up and ionapaul posted right after me, simple. You'd swear I robbed someones house ffs.

Are you actually serious? I'm following the thread for the same reason as everyone else, for gaming bargains. That's what the thread is for.

No need to get so upset and defensive about it.

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#6846 07-05-2013 9:03pm
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Enough, guys. Please stop with the bickering.

FWIW, you snooze you lose. It's the same for any bargain thread on the whole site.

Now back on topic please.

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#6847 07-05-2013 9:03pm
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Humble Bundle is back with The Humble Double Fine Bundle. Costume Quest, Stacking and Psychonauts for pay what you want while Brutal Legend available for beating the average.

http://www.humblebundle.com/

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#6848 07-05-2013 9:07pm
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I too am going to risk insult and ask that all the gifting be moved to another thread. The gaming bargain thread is a fantastic resource for people and bargains are at risk of getting buried under piles of 'I have a steam key up for grabs' and 'thanks for the steam key' posts. Please move it somewhere else and stop derailing this thread.

To keep it on topic. There is a double-fine humble bundle out now.

Linky

EDIT: I took way to long typing this.... LOL!!

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#6849 07-05-2013 9:45pm
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kendragon wrote: »

I too am going to risk insult and ask that all the gifting be moved to another thread. The gaming bargain thread is a fantastic resource for people and bargains are at risk of getting buried under piles of 'I have a steam key up for grabs' and 'thanks for the steam key' posts. Please move it somewhere else and stop derailing this thread.

To keep it on topic. There is a double-fine humble bundle out now.

Linky

EDIT: I took way to long typing this.... LOL!!

A free game is a bargain. If a new thread is set up then people just follow it to get free stuff at least in here regulars who contribute and regularly view this thread have more of a chance of getting a GREAT bargain.

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#6850 07-05-2013 9:48pm
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kendragon wrote: »

I too am going to risk insult and ask that all the gifting be moved to another thread. The gaming bargain thread is a fantastic resource for people and bargains are at risk of getting buried under piles of 'I have a steam key up for grabs' and 'thanks for the steam key' posts. Please move it somewhere else and stop derailing this thread.

To keep it on topic. There is a double-fine humble bundle out now.

Linky

EDIT: I took way to long typing this.... LOL!!

Honestly I check this thread constantly and post bargains fairly regularly I've never once thought it was been bogged down by people giving out free keys
And on that note iv a free metro 2033 key for whoever wants it :P

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#6851 07-05-2013 9:50pm
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Nolars wrote: »

A free game is a bargain. If a new thread is set up then people just follow it to get free stuff at least in here regulars who contribute and regularly view this thread have more of a chance of getting a GREAT bargain.

No, giving away a steam key is not a bargain it is a prize.

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#6852 07-05-2013 9:54pm
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kendragon wrote: »

No, giving away a steam key is not a bargain it is a prize.

So whats the problem? Personally Id rather give out free keys on a bargains thread than a thread set up specifically for free keys

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#6853 07-05-2013 9:55pm
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If you enter a code into Steam for a game you already have, do you lose the code?

I've got a code for a game that I already have but before offering it, would prefer to know it worked. Plus would just be nice to know for future purposes.

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#6854 07-05-2013 9:56pm
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CastorTroy wrote: »

If you enter a code into Steam for a game you already have, do you lose the code?

I've got a code for a game that I already have but before offering it, would prefer to know it worked. Plus would just be nice to know for future purposes.

No it'll just say you have it already

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#6855 07-05-2013 9:56pm
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Need For Speed: Shift is a fiver on Steam.

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#6856 07-05-2013 10:00pm
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altairscreed wrote: »

No it'll just say you have it already

In that case, I've also got a Metro 2033 key to offer someone.

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#6857 07-05-2013 10:07pm
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On a trial run - Freebies here from now on.

This thread is for bargains only (games going cheap).

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#6858 07-05-2013 10:08pm
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Can anyone tell me how to offer (gift) a code from Gamersgate on here. Never used them before and just bought the Tom Clancy Collection. HAWK just isn't something I think I'd be into so free to a good home. Don't want to make a balls of it. It says "Games can be gifted to either one of your GamersGate buddies or a friend through an e-mailed gift card" so do I have to get the recipients email address 1st to gift it?

Edit: Crap, Mr E you posted as I was typing. Sorry

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#6859 08-05-2013 11:58am
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Blops2 dispatched from littlewoods(14 euro) Happy days

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#6860 08-05-2013 1:41pm
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phily2002 wrote: »

Blops2 dispatched from littlewoods(14 euro) Happy days

Mine got dispatched too. I'm very surprised that they honoured the price fair play to them.

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#6861 08-05-2013 5:46pm
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All the Tropico games (including all DLC I think) on Indie Gala for about €6.90.

Steam Redeemable.

http://www.indiegala.com/

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#6862 08-05-2013 5:54pm
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Michael Cravez wrote: »

All the Tropico games (including all DLC I think) on Indie Gala for about €6.90.

Steam Redeemable.

http://www.indiegala.com/

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#6863 08-05-2013 6:07pm
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Michael Cravez wrote: »

All the Tropico games (including all DLC I think) on Indie Gala for about €6.90.

Steam Redeemable.

http://www.indiegala.com/

Just paid $8.50, thanks. The sad part is that I will probably never play them

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#6864 08-05-2013 6:16pm
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Paid $15.
Paypal converted (which I should really be more sceptical of) was €11.82.

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#6865 08-05-2013 6:23pm
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Jernal wrote: »

Paid $15.
Paypal converted (which I should really be more sceptical of) was €11.82.

You must have money to throw away

I don't think there is dlc for 3 & 4

btw I also received confirmation that blops has shipped

The new metro is €30 with a free copy of the original -

https://www.g2play.net/store/Metro-Last-Light-Steam-Key.html

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#6866 08-05-2013 8:47pm
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Sleeping Dogs - Limited Edition is only 15 Polish Zloty on Origin. This works out at less than €4. The origin site seems to use a script to check your country and redirect you if you are not in Poland. To get around that use NoScript in firefox or scriptsafe in Chrome before clicking the link. There are no extra hoops to jump through apart from guessing what you put into the various fields to order. It's a steam code too.

http://store.origin.com/store/eaemea/pl_PL/pd/productID.275638800

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#6867 08-05-2013 9:37pm
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Sale on psn http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/08/knights-and-witches-sale-starts-on-ps-store-today/

PlayStation 3(with additional 10% discount for PS Plus subscribers)

Black Knight Sword
Was €9.99/£7.99, now €3.99/£3.19

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss
Was €12.99/£9.99, now €6.49/£5.19

Demon’s Souls
Was €19.99/£15.99, now €9.99/£7.99
Note: Coming to PS Plus in June

Dragon’s Lair
Was €9.99/£7.99, now €4.99/£3.99

Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp
Was €9.99/£7.99, now €4.99/£3.99

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance
Was €12.99/£9.99, now €4.99/£3.99

Fat Princess: Supersize Anniversary Bundle
Was €14.99/£11.99, now €7.99/£6.49

Game of Thrones
Was €39.99/£29.99, now €14.99/£11.99

ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Classics HD
Was €24.99/£19.99, now €12.99/£10.99
Note: Coming to PS Plus in June

ICO Classics HD
Was €17.99/£13.99, now €8.99/£7.29

Medieval Moves
Was €14.99/£10.99, now €9.99/£7.99

MediEvil Resurrection
Was €7.99/£6.49, now €3.99/£3.19

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Was €59.99/£49.99, now €29.99/£19.99

Rune Factory Oceans
Was €49.99/£39.99, now €19.99/£15.99

Trine 2
Was €11.25/£8.99, now €4.49/£3.69

Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
Was €9.99/€7.99, now €3.99/£3.19

PlayStation 3(no PS Plus discount)

Dragon Age: Origins
€19.99/£15.99, now €7.99/£6.49

Dragon Age II
Was €19.99/£15.99, now €9.99/£7.99

PSOne

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Was €5.99/£4.79, now €2.49/£1.99

MediEvil
Was €4.99/£3.99, now €2.49/£1.99

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#6868 08-05-2013 9:44pm
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Can you download them PS1 games on the PS3 ? Never tried it before would love legacy of kain

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#6869 08-05-2013 9:45pm
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brianregan09 wrote: »

Can you download them PS1 games on the PS3 ? Never tried it before would love legacy of kain

Well, you can hardly download them to the PS1.

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#6870 08-05-2013 10:08pm
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My blops got despatched today too lads. 14eu. Fair play for posting that barbain . I am sort of kicking myself for not picking up ps3 version too. My buddy will live at my place for 2 months, due to courses locally. Would have been fun to play some zombies.

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#6871 09-05-2013 3:01am
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ShadowHearth wrote: »

My blops got despatched today too lads. 14eu. Fair play for posting that barbain . I am sort of kicking myself for not picking up ps3 version too. My buddy will live at my place for 2 months, due to courses locally. Would have been fun to play some zombies.

Can I assume you don't need my spare copy then as someone else is looking for it?

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