# Running digital distribution game sale/special thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** video-games-e-games\ **Created:** [December 18, 2009, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734 "2009-12-18T12:40:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 40
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/781 "2012-10-28T00:10:40Z")
Just Cause franchise is 75% off on steam today only. $3.75 for Just Cause 2, highly recommended (need dx10, win7). At like a quarter each, hovercraft and monster truck DLC too. Get it so we can do [JC2 multiplayer](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=668602) together. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/782 "2012-10-28T14:17:46Z")
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die edition is $20 on Amazon Walking Dead is $15 on Amazon If you get Dark Souls, be sure to [pick up this mod](http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/) which greatly expands the graphics options and takes them from “console” to “awesome” ---
**Author:** ![ReticulatingSplines](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/783 "2012-10-28T23:13:59Z")
I have a Steam key for a free copy of DiRT Showdown - I guess first to enter it takes it: 4BDYE-L707H-JE99C However, I humbly request that you only redeem the key if you’re genuinely interested in playing the game. Also, please post when it’s taken. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/784 "2012-10-29T00:35:21Z")
Thanks. I took it. You know I’m a DiRT fan so it’s in good hands. Out of curiosity, where’d you get it? Video card bundle? ---
**Author:** ![ReticulatingSplines](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/785 "2012-10-29T02:03:06Z")
> [@SenorBeef](#): > > Thanks. I took it. You know I’m a DiRT fan so it’s in good hands. Out of curiosity, where’d you get it? Video card bundle? Indeed it is. And exactly right, it came from a Radeon bundle. It expires after a while and I just don’t have time to give it the TLC that maybe someone else would want to. Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/786 "2012-10-30T09:19:19Z")
Steam [Halloween sale](http://store.steampowered.com/sale/halloweensale_2012) started. The games on sale are generally horror/zombie/ghost/vampire/whatever themed although sometimes loosely. There doesn’t appear to be a daily deal structure, just everything on sale currently. ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Hartwick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7feea3/32.png) [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/787 "2012-10-30T09:54:16Z")
Thanks for the heads up, SenorBeef. Think I’ll get Orcs Must Die: Game of the Year for US $3.24. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/788 "2012-10-30T16:05:49Z")
GamersGate is having a Halloween sale as well. One item of note is [FEAR Complete Pack](http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-FEAR12/fear-complete-pack-bundle) for $7.50 including… FEAR: First Encounter Assault Recon FEAR 2: Project Origin FEAR 3 A [whole bunch of other stuff](http://www.gamersgate.com/halloween) as well. I haven’t gone through the whole list. Also, Hitman: Absolution pre-order sale today only at Amazon: [Hitman: Absolution](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007VFHIHA/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20) - $39.99 [Hitman: Ab. Premium Edition](http://www.amazon.com/Hitman-Absolution-Professional-Edition-Download/dp/B009G7XXI4?tag=cheapassgam08-20) - $43.99 ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/789 "2012-10-30T22:45:34Z")
[Walking Dead](http://www.gamefly.com/Download-The-Walking-Dead/5003915/) is $11.99 at Gamefly if you use code BETATHANKS at check-out. Steam activated. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2012, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/790 "2012-10-31T16:46:21Z")
New GMG 25% voucher - GMG25-UAAHK-6AI9S Doesn’t stack with cash/credit offers (mainly pre-orders) but seems to stack with standard sale prices. Brings Borderlands 2 to $38, Dishonored to $45, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/791 "2012-11-01T16:02:38Z")
[Mount & Blade Collection](http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/strategy/mount-and-blade-collection/) is $5.62 at GMG with voucher GMG25-UAAHK-6AI9S - Activates on Steam. Includes base game, Warband and “With Fire & Sword” although Warband’s the real jewel in the crown. Also, [Groupees Bundle](http://groupees.com/damned)… Cryostasis Manor of the Damned Blindside Anna Post Mortem Legendary …for $4. Plus some assorted MP3s. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/792 "2012-11-02T00:50:23Z")
I’ll continue my proud tradition of spamming this thread 😃 [Ghostbusters](http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-GHBU/ghostbusters-the-videogame) is on GamersGate on sale for $3.37. The game got pulled from Steam before and I guess is sort of hard to find digitally so GG having it is sort of unique. You can use code G2PO for a 5% discount. Which ain’t much on $3.37 (comes out to $3.21) but the code also works on Blue Coins if you ever thought about buying them. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/793 "2012-11-02T03:14:58Z")
[Faerie Solitaire](http://store.steampowered.com/app/38600/?snr=1_7_suggest__13) is free for a week on Steam (you get to keep the game, but the offer ends in a week). Go ahead and download it. No one will judge you. ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/794 "2012-11-05T17:59:51Z")
Totally not installing it right now. EDIT: Okay, I didn’t download it and now I’m about to not play it. ---
**Author:** ![Yorikke](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yorikke/32/4335_2.png) [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/795 "2012-11-05T19:00:54Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > [Faerie Solitaire](http://store.steampowered.com/app/38600/?snr=1_7_suggest__13) is free for a week on Steam (you get to keep the game, but the offer ends in a week). > > Go ahead and download it. No one will judge you. What the hell, right? Free game, I’ll check my balls at the door and try it! ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/796 "2012-11-05T23:36:14Z")
[Battlefield 1942](http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/html/pbPage.demos-en_US) is now free on Origin to celebrate DICE’s 10th anniversary. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2012, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/797 "2012-11-06T00:23:13Z")
BF1942 is still played by a few hundred people, and Desert Combat is probably my favorite game of all time (last time I checked, which was over a year ago, there was still a small active player base) - they’re worth trying. When you do an actual proper server architecture for games, you can have them survive for over a decade with a small player base because they can actually find each other instead of having games die with hundreds+ of players with retarded matchmaking systems that require people to be looking in the same exact sub-queue at the exact same time for the game to take off. Not to mention there’s always some sort of NAT failure with those damn things… /rant ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/798 "2012-11-08T17:29:00Z")
Gamefly is [giving away Bioshock](http://www.gamefly.com/Download-BioShock/150930/) (PC download) for free. No idea on how long the offer lasts. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/799 "2012-11-08T19:00:27Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > [Battlefield 1942](http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/html/pbPage.demos-en_US) is now free on Origin to celebrate DICE’s 10th anniversary. Played it last night for 30 minutes or so, it has changed none or very little. Still not a terrible looking game but the graphics and interface are of course dated. Didn’t support my monitor resolution (1680x1050) so I had to run 1280x960. Hit detection still seems a little wonky but I remember that from modem days. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2012, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734/800 "2012-11-08T19:02:14Z")
I know there’s patches, mods or .ini fixes to help screen resolutions, field of view, depth of field, etc but I haven’t played the game nor looked into any of them. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734.md?page=39) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-digital-distribution-game-sale-special-thread/521734.md?page=41)