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12/06/09
As far as TR:U goes though, there isn't much time left on the deal.
It's a magnificent deal if you:
-- Have a 360 controller for the PC.
-- Have a decent 8800GT+ video card (with 512MB of vram at least).
-- Enjoy the environmental puzzle bits of tomb raider games more than the combat.
-- Prefer to have your games on Steam.
-- And have $7.50 laying around.
The downsides are:
-- You don't get to explore around Lara's Mansion and unlock/find things there in this game.
-- Due to the level design, mistakes can be more costly than in previous games, so the better you are the less it will frustrate you.
-- It will tie in better if you have played Tomb Raider: Legend, since it continues on that story, but enjoyable regardless.
-- Since it's on Steam, I should mention that the Steam overlay won't show up in this game. That doesn't bother me personally, especially since it's a singleplayer game, but it's important to others.
It certainly can't hurt if you have some level of nostalgia tied to Tomb Raider. I remember playing the first 2 Tomb Raider games on the PC, and while honestly I don't think I bothered finishing either, the time spent with them was enjoyable.
12/05/09
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Brand New for 36.99, plus free shipping, at eBay!
[cgi.ebay.com]
It's from Buy so this isn't only one game, but again, I don't know how large their quantity is so if you don't have the game yet, or didn't feel like spending $49.99 on it, here's your chance!
12/05/09
12/05/09
GoG.com is having a 25% off sale on all Rage Software titles.
Expendable
Incoming (bundled with Incoming Forces)
Mobile Forces
and the much celebrated action/strategy game,
Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising
12/05/09
But Lifehacker had an article highlighting other digital distribution services than offer the same or similar deal Mininova had.
12/05/09
Shame on yourselves..
12/05/09
12/05/09
You think, "hey, 8 bucks.. not too shabby.. TR's a well established franchise.. i've heard bad things, but for 8 bucks, how could you go wrong"
You'll buy it, play it for half an hour.. maybe even a full hour.. you'll discard it with an "I'll probably play it later" attitude..
You won't, and having spent "only" 8 bucks won't eleviate the feeling of being ripped off.
12/05/09
12/05/09
Righteous!
Giving's overrated.
12/05/09
Problem is, all anybody's offering is rull retail price plus a few games she wouldn't care about. So, no point buying one now. I'll get one later.
12/05/09
Sure, she'll flip through it once or twice, but ultimately, it's for you.
Still, nice way to fool yourself..
12/05/09
12/05/09
12/05/09
And yes, there are people with half-empty glasses, but this is my family and I love my family. I wanna do something nice for them.
11/29/09
[www.bestbuy.com]
Save $789 to $1118 on a PS3/TV bundle! The game selection is small but pretty awesome. The movie selection isn't amazing but they've got a decent spread. Caveat on the TVs: gotta be 46" or larger. Still, if you were thinking of buying a PS3 and/or HDTV, it's good chance to get both and a game/movie. Also, I dunno if the XBR10 models are a whole lot better than the XBR9 models but they are waaayyyy cheaper.
This is US-only from what I can tell (I see it on bestbuy.com but not bestbuy.ca). Also, since I'm Canadian, I can't go through the whole checkout process and see how the discount is done, but I imagine the bigger discounts come with the bigger TVs.
11/28/09
[www.cheapassgamer.com]
So, get lots of recent releases for $35 or less.
11/28/09
Dragon Age: Origins - $40 ($10 off)
Crysis: Maximum Edition - $20 (50%)
Sims 3 - $30 ($20 off)
GTA 4 - $20
(there seems to be a typo with the savings graphic saying $10 off, but the price listed on the page is 50% off ($25). Once added to the cart, however, it is listed in the cart as being only $20!)
Cities XL - $30
Dawn of Discovery - $25
[www.direct2drive.com]
11/28/09
11/28/09
In other news, GoG.com is having an Interplay sale. 30% off all following games at the following address:
[www.gog.com]
Descent 3 + expansion
Giants: Citizen Kabuto
Stonekeep
Sacrifice
11/28/09
Saturday: 100% chance of steam
Sunday: 100% chance of steam with slight condensation
Monday: A little sun that will quickly be blocked out by a giant cloud of STEAM-OMGBORDERLANDSIS33DOLLARS!!!!
11/28/09
11/28/09
I must say, these deals are fantastic.
11/29/09
11/29/09
Every day is a different sale. You waited a bit too long.