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Tomasety · Dec 23, 2020

A few more historical lowest recorded prices on third party sites (official stores)

Pathologic 2 - 58% off - [UWSL][UWSL]10,08€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL] - Using code "WIN20"
Gray Dawn - 85% off - [UWSL][UWSL]2,52 €[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL]
CHUCHEL - 75% off - [UWSL][UWSL]2,09€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL] - New accounts can get an extra 5% off discount using code "pcgames5off"
Samorost 3 - 75% off - [UWSL][UWSL]4,09€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL] - New accounts can get an extra 5% off discount using code "pcgames5off"
Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry - 81% off - [UWSL][UWSL]~5,36€ [/UWSL][/UWSL]- [UWSL][UWSL]Steam [/UWSL][/UWSL]
Assetto Corsa Competizione - 71% off - [UWSL][UWSL]10,69€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam [/UWSL][/UWSL]- New accounts can get an extra 5% off discount using code "pcgames5off"
Stellaris - 86% off - [UWSL][UWSL]4,59€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam [/UWSL][/UWSL]- New accounts can get an extra 5% off discount using code "pcgames5off"
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition - 91% off - [UWSL][UWSL]2.66€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL] - Using MC exclusive code which can be found here
Remothered: Tormented Fathers - 77% off - [UWSL][UWSL]~3,84€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL]
Tales of Zestiria - 85% - [UWSL][UWSL]~6.15[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL]
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - 85% off - [UWSL][UWSL]~7.39€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL]
Pilgrims - 40% off - [UWSL][UWSL]2,49€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam [/UWSL][/UWSL]- New accounts can get an extra 5% off discount using code "pcgames5off"
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - 60% off - [UWSL][UWSL]13,19€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL] - New accounts can get an extra 5% off discount using code "pcgames5off"
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 - 85% off - [UWSL][UWSL]~6.15€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL]
Tales Of Berseria - 85% off - [UWSL][UWSL]~6.15€[/UWSL][/UWSL] - [UWSL][UWSL]Steam[/UWSL][/UWSL]
The Turing Test - 87% off- [UWSL]2,55€[/UWSL] - [UWSL]Steam[/UWSL]

From my personal observation it seems like Wingamestore has some very good deals for the € customers. I have no idea why this is happening but it's very nice.

Alextended · Dec 23, 2020

Brainfarting moment, what was that semi-recent Steam release of some old Japanese SRPG series that got a vita remake or some shit and that was remastered for Steam, it's got 3D graphics but old school SRPG format with just the world map and choosing where to go next, multiple characters to choose from sort of like Octopath and the SRPG battles wreck you fairly early on if you don't learn the rules. Actually might be more like JRPG battles but clearly strategic. Some of the details might be wrong/confused with something else. It's not Romancing Saga 2 or 3 or Langrisser 1 & 2, it's 3D chibi stuff.

Mor · Dec 23, 2020

Looks like Toyama's new game it's coming to PC

While Toyama has been a first-party Sony developer for the past 20 years or so, he said that this new game will be a multi-platform release. “We are developing with PC as the lead platform, but we hope to release the game on as many console platforms as possible,” he said.

Will be a mix of action with some horror, which is exciting for me

When pressed on whether this new title will lean more toward the horror themes of Silent Hill and Siren or the cuter anime-styled paranormal setting of Gravity Rush, he explained, “If anything, this will be more of a horror-oriented game. But we will focus on making this a broader entertainment experience, rather than a hardcore horror game.”

Should release then by 2023-24

.“We’re just entering prototype development, and development will probably take nearly three years. So we hope to get this game into your hands in about three years from now.”

Silent Hill and Gravity Rush Creator's New Project Will Be a Horror Action-Adventure Game, Aiming for 2023 - IGN

Silent Hill's creator says he's working on a multi-platform, horror-themed action-adventure that will appeal to fans of his earlier work - and is aiming for a 2023 release.

www.ign.com

PD: before you say it, yes or no, we don't know if this is Epic publishing, so just enjoy the piece of news and worry about that in the future, it's targeting 2023, by that time we could all be dead xD

Li Kao · Dec 23, 2020

Alextended said:
Brainfarting moment, what was that semi-recent Steam release of some old Japanese SRPG series that got a vita remake or some shit and that was remastered for Steam, it's got 3D graphics but old school SRPG format with just the world map and choosing where to go next, multiple characters to choose from sort of like Octopath and the SRPG battles wreck you fairly early on if you don't learn the rules. Actually might be more like JRPG battles but clearly strategic. Some of the details might be wrong/confused with something else. It's nor romancing saga 2 or 3 or langrisser 1 & 2, it's 3D chibi stuff.

That feels awfully like SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS.

Alextended · Dec 23, 2020

Thanks, that's the one! Not as chibi style as I recalled it being though.

fantomena · Dec 23, 2020

Mor said:
Looks like Toyama's new game it's coming to PC

Will be a mix of action with some horror, which is exciting for me

Should release then by 2023-24

Silent Hill and Gravity Rush Creator's New Project Will Be a Horror Action-Adventure Game, Aiming for 2023 - IGN

Silent Hill's creator says he's working on a multi-platform, horror-themed action-adventure that will appeal to fans of his earlier work - and is aiming for a 2023 release.

www.ign.com

PD: before you say it, yes or no, we don't know if this is Epic publishing, so just enjoy the piece of news and worry about that in the future, it's targeting 2023, by that time we could all be dead xD

It's weird to think Epic can be funding every time a new/studio is looking for funding.

Epic is one of tons of other companies who funds games. For all we know it could be Bandai who is funding Toyamas new game, or Activision, or Kadokawa.

Mor · Dec 23, 2020

fantomena said:
It's weird to think Epic can be funding every time a new/studio is looking for funding.

Epic is one of tons of other companies who funds games. For all we know it could be Bandai who is funding Toyamas new game, or Activision, or Kadokawa.

I agree and that's why I put that in my post, because there will be some that will jump immediately, perhaps I created the contrary effect and it's my fault

Wok · Dec 23, 2020

I will have to figure out what these games are. They look like chess games with awful colours but have good reviews.

BOT.vinnik Chess Series on Steam

store.steampowered.com

Edit: Nevermind, it is mostly a meme.

Steam Community :: Threeist :: Review for BOT.vinnik Chess: Combination Lessons

Full disclosure: I paid $1 for this game, and I think this needs to be laid out clearly that my support for this is contingent on a very low price point. Other comments have labelled this as a tool for beginner to intermediate players; Respectfully disagree--I've played Fritz, Chessmaster, Lucas...

steamcommunity.com

Stone Ocean · Dec 23, 2020

Not bad for a first haul. Now to wait for the rest of my wallet balance to drop so I can buy more shit

curi0usBystander · Dec 23, 2020

⠀🍳⠀ said:
I will have to figure out what these games are. They look like chess games with awful colours but have good reviews.

BOT.vinnik Chess Series on Steam

store.steampowered.com

Edit: Nevermind, it is mostly a meme.

Steam Community :: Threeist :: Review for BOT.vinnik Chess: Combination Lessons

Full disclosure: I paid $1 for this game, and I think this needs to be laid out clearly that my support for this is contingent on a very low price point. Other comments have labelled this as a tool for beginner to intermediate players; Respectfully disagree--I've played Fritz, Chessmaster, Lucas...

steamcommunity.com

They look like "teaching" games.

Panda Pedinte · Dec 23, 2020

⠀🍳⠀ said:
How is that game so big? It does not even feature trading cards. :boomer:

It also has more than 40k positive reviews

BlueOdin · Dec 23, 2020

Gabe Newell likes Bloons. He is an influencer

Panda Pedinte · Dec 23, 2020

lashman said:

Do we have any idea about what those laws are?

Tomasety · Dec 23, 2020

Panda Pedinte said:
Do we have any idea about what those laws are?

It could be related to this New Law on Digital Financial Assets and Digital Currencies: key innovations in Russia - Allen & Overy

Kyougar · Dec 23, 2020

Tizoc · Dec 23, 2020

⠀🍳⠀ said:
How is that game so big? It does not even feature trading cards. :boomer:

The reviews give an idea why
It is tower defense and has an addicting gameplay loop.

Parsnip · Dec 23, 2020

Thinking about my purchases, will probably just grab some cheapest stuff I have on my wishlist.

Arc · Dec 23, 2020

I bought a fourth copy of Hades. One for myself, two gifts for friends and a copy on Epic.

PhaZZe · Dec 23, 2020

any site where i can trade winter cards, i dont remember the site were i did last time

Panda Pedinte · Dec 23, 2020

Parsnip said:
Thinking about my purchases, will probably just grab some cheapest stuff I have on my wishlist.

I'm on the same boat.

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Le Pertti · Dec 23, 2020

PhaZZe said:
any site where i can trade winter cards, i dont remember the site were i did last time

I use this one SteamTrade Matcher - Home

Li Kao · Dec 23, 2020

Kyougar said:

Missed opportunity to cut the landing, truck crashing style.

Panda Pedinte said:
I'm on the same boat.

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Thank God, you are safe !

A chimney fell from a building on my lawn several decades ago

Snow can be quite heavy it seems. The planet solved the issue, there is no snow anymore.

Le Pertti · Dec 23, 2020

I noticed something strange, I bought the Doraemon game and it has cards, but I'm not eligible for those? I have no card drops and can't get booster packs.

Edit: Same with Ni no Kuni 2.

Panda Pedinte · Dec 23, 2020

Li Kao said:
Thank God, you are safe !

A chimney fell from a building on my lawn several decades ago
Snow can be quite heavy it seems. The planet solved the issue, there is no snow anymore.

I'm not even mad about it because my family is safe and it was only some minor damage to our house.

MegaApple · Dec 23, 2020

lashman said:

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST!
I've heard Russian folks use those services a lot. This is a big blow.

Li Kao · Dec 23, 2020

So, Spellforce. Are they RTS ? HOMM-like games ?

On another note there are a metric ton of cheap short narrative games. Tempting.

Spookyfriend · Dec 23, 2020

Kyougar said:

If you do not die from falling, it can be a fast travel option haha

Tizoc · Dec 23, 2020

PhaZZe said:
any site where i can trade winter cards, i dont remember the site were i did last time

I use this bot

1:1 summer sale 2024 card trading bot :: Steam Trading Cards Group

Some instructions https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1424478086 https://steamcommunity.com/tradeoffer/new/?partner=846271742&token=PNAB7Ogr Everything additional you add is considered a donation, if you accidentally send too many cards you can contact me and I'll get the...

steamcommunity.com

Blu · Dec 23, 2020

Shooting Love Anniversary Edition XIIZEAL & DELTAZEAL on Steam

Includes 4 items: DELTAZEAL, DELTAZEAL Original Soundtrack, XIIZEAL, XIIZEAL Original Soundtrack

store.steampowered.com

Triangle Service Shmups Collection on Steam

store.steampowered.com

Lowest prices it's been for individual games and bundles.

FunnyJay · Dec 23, 2020

So, a couple of days ago I started playing Archer: Danger Phone on Android, since I really like Archer...

It's my first "Idle/Clicker game" and it's actually quite good?

So TLDR: recommend me some good/cheap idle/clicker games on the Steam sale. Preferably without microtransactions!

Tizoc · Dec 23, 2020

Could someone help me out here please?
Anyone perchance got spare keys for
Drakensang - Phileasson's Secret
?
Been wanting to get this but it is not sold in my region tho a key redemption should help me get it.

Tomasety · Dec 23, 2020

It's about time for the new historical lowest recorded price on Steam store (Winter sale 2020)

Source: https://steamdb.info/sales/?min_reviews=500&min_rating=60&min_discount=60

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Fictorum is an action RPG featuring destructible environments, a procedural node-based world map, and dynamic magic shaping.

store.steampowered.com

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DreadOut 2 on Steam

A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.

store.steampowered.com

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Stevey · Dec 23, 2020

Li Kao said:
So, Spellforce. Are they RTS ? HOMM-like games ?

On another note there are a metric ton of cheap short narrative games. Tempting.

Theyre RTS, kind of like Warcraft with heroes and stuff,and theres also some light RPG stuff inbetween the missions.
Spellforce 3 is awesome

Nabs · Dec 23, 2020

Fanatical is sending out Secret Santa emails with a free game code. I think they're trying to get rid of their Dirt Rally codes. The codemasters prison economy strikes again.

CommodoreKong · Dec 23, 2020

Madventure said:
Facepunch just sent this out on their blog to discuss 2020 in general:

If you want to read it yourself: 2020 - News - Facepunch (I didn't post everything, just well most of it)

Stuff about Garrys Mod & Rust and how Garry was given access to Source 2 and how he's making a successor to Gmod in it which should have something for people to play with/dick around in in like 2021

For news/information about the new Source 2 game being made by Garry

s&box

sbox.facepunch.com

https://files.facepunch.com/garry/e7d20fbd-18c9-4219-94b9-00b171ca0385.mp4

I love to see this level of transparency from developers.
I was never really into their games but I did use their forums for many years since TF2 is my favorite game of all time and they had a big TF2 community there. Unfortunately Garry kinda went crazy and nuked the forums but knockout exists as a spiritual successor.

fantomena · Dec 23, 2020

Played the first 3 levels of Meatboy Forever on EGS and yeah...not sure why the dev(s?) thought this was a good idea, doesn't feel like the original game at all, feels like yet another difficulty endless runner with Meatboy skin to me. So if you are in for a difficulty endless runner you will have a good time. However, since this is suppose to be a "sequel" to the legendary Super Meatboy, Im dissapointed.

I was never really fond of End Is Nigh either (might give it another shot now though), but that game felt far more like a Super Meatboy sequel than Forever.

fspm · Dec 23, 2020

Anyone created a tool that votes in all categories, claims a sticker and runs queues all by itself? From sale to sale this busy work is getting tiresome.

Joe Spangle · Dec 23, 2020

FunnyJay said:
So TLDR: recommend me some good/cheap idle/clicker games on the Steam sale. Preferably without microtransactions!

Spaceplan is great and cheap.

Arc · Dec 23, 2020

This is pretty big news. The only downside is that it's apparently regulatory hell to get listed on WeGame since all games have to be approved by the government. Speaking of which, I wonder what will happen to Steam in China after the Chinese version comes out. The international version is still supposed to be available even without a VPN, but the government might close that loophole.

Between this and Apple's new program, I hope Valve does something for smaller devs in the future. Valve's terms probably wouldn't be as generous since they aren't as large as those companies, but they might be pressured to do at least something.

Swenhir · Dec 23, 2020

Arc said:
The only downside is that it's apparently regulatory hell to get listed on WeGame since all games have to be approved by the government

It's far more than a downside, it's a sheer cliff of dystopia. The current market would be absolutely gutted if such rules were enforced. I, for one, do not want Chinese rules and censorship to have anything to do with the global market. Hell, I want it to be gone entirely

.

Also, a 0% cut is probably unsustainable, and I don't think it's a fair thing to think this is how platforms should be operating. This is more of a loss-leading tactic, though a far better one than buying exclusivity from games in development. Steam also shoulders a lion's share of the fees regarding a plethora of payment methods. There's a lot more to a store and that discussion than the cut.

Arc · Dec 23, 2020

Swenhir said:
It's far more than a downside, it's a sheer cliff of dystopia. The current market would be absolutely gutted if such rules were enforced. I, for one, do not want Chinese rules and censorship to have anything to do with the global market. Hell, I want it to be gone entirely .

Also, a 0% cut is probably unsustainable, and I don't think it's a fair thing to think this is how platforms should be operating. This is more of a loss-leading tactic, though a far better one than buying exclusivity from games in development. Steam also shoulders a lion's share of the feed regarding a plethora of payment methods. There's a lot more to a store and that discussion than the cut.

Tencent can afford to do the 0% cut since they're a behemoth of a corporation and their PC client sales are probably a marginal sector of their company. I agree that discussions about store commissions are nuanced and yelling 12% like a certain CEO isn't very productive. At the same time, if Valve did something like lower the cut on direct sales to 15% for the first $50,000 of Steam revenue, it would probably go a long way to helping smaller devs.

LEANIJA · Dec 23, 2020

Tizoc said:
Could someone help me out here please?
Anyone perchance got spare keys for
Drakensang - Phileasson's Secret
?
Been wanting to get this but it is not sold in my region tho a key redemption should help me get it.

Just sent a Steam gift your way

dex3108 · Dec 23, 2020

Damn you Ubisoft!!!

Wok · Dec 23, 2020

fspm said:
Anyone created a tool that votes in all categories, claims a sticker and runs queues all by itself? From sale to sale this busy work is getting tiresome.

There is a tool but it costs $5. And it does not claim the sticker.

Tizoc · Dec 23, 2020

One more recommendation for today

EdwardTivrusky · Dec 23, 2020

Li Kao I had Calico in my steam queue today, Space Game Junkie had a stream of it yesterday and the game looks really chill... with some amusing animation glitches and quirks. The sprint animation and the way animals ride your head or shoulders got me laughing.

Swenhir · Dec 23, 2020

Arc said:
Tencent can afford to do the 0% cut since they're a behemoth of a corporation and their PC client sales are probably a marginal sector of their company. I agree that discussions about store commissions are nuanced and yelling 12% like a certain CEO isn't very productive. At the same time, if Valve did something like lower the cut on direct sales to 15% for the first $50,000 of Steam revenue, it would probably go a long way to helping smaller devs.

Thanks for acknowledging that, and I agree that it would help them immensely. I'm just not sure how sustainable it is. This is an answer that only Valve holds, and I'm not sure I want to stan for them that much. I just feel concerned of the long-term consequences of a race to the bottom of "cuts" and how brittle it might make the platforms that still hold the PC up.

Basically I'd really like them to lower their cut, but I wouldn't want it to be at the expense of the stability of Steam. I would also very much like the same to happen with Sony, MS and Nintendo who still stand at their 30% last I checked, undisturbed by the gaming community and media I should add.

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