Sales! Save $$$ while you sit on your butt!

[Varrok]

You're saying it like liking their profile by underage people will get them (THQ) any real profits

[Wings of Fire]

Would it be possible for anyone over 18 (IE: Me) to like the page and then give the code to someone who isn't (IE: Phylum)?

[Mr. Bungle]

You're saying it like liking their profile by underage people will get them (THQ) any real profits

I don't think THQ is going to get any profits from anything anymore. But I was more referring to the whole ESRB ratings system in general, kind of got carried away.

[Varrok]

Would it be possible for anyone over 18 (IE: Me) to like the page and then give the code to someone who isn't (IE: Phylum)?

Yes

[Manco]

That is so stupid. Don't these companies realize that a large margin of their profits come from people who are under 18? ESRB Ratings don't mean shit these days, in fact most of the time an M warrants a purchase with most youth.

Considering the number of times I’ve seen negative press about video games using the “corrupting out youth!” argument about games that are mature rated, I’d say the industry needs to do everything it can to make sure age restrictions are followed.

[Mr. Bungle]

True enough, but while age restrictions might still be enforced I honestly don't think many people follow them at all anymore. Like I said, in most cases kids are attracted to the violence and overall edginess of M-rated games, hence all the controversy. They want what they aren't allowed to have, and you can't really do much to change that, other than by removing the ratings system.

However, if you do that, you're pretty much throwing games like Mario or Spyro into the same pot as more mature or violent games like Dead Space or Gears of War. It's a complicated situation.

[Manco]

I don’t think it’s all that complicated really. Just because kids want these games doesn’t mean they should get them.

The rating system is there to ensure that mature content—which younger kids really shouldn’t be able to get—is seen only by an appropriate audience. The problem is that people don’t give a shit, and either sell to underaged kids or buy inappropriate content for them.

The solution is to educate people on why age restrictions exist. I don’t agree that kids should be able to buy whatever they want.

[MeechMunchie]

I've got the Opposing Front expansion for Company of Heroes.

[Varrok]

Check out the http://www.gog.com/ sale, there are some cool discounted games here... like Bullfrog studios games, Might&Magic games and some less known, as this Tiny & Big game, which one of you recommended

[MeechMunchie]

Hey, Arcanum is half price too!

If you have any interest in steampunk, Arcanum is the standard.

[Manco]

New Humble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/

• Dungeon Defenders + DLC (beat the average)
• Legend of Grimrock (beat the average)
• Snapshot
• The Binding of Isaac + Wrath of the Lamb DLC
• Closure
• Indie Game: The Movie
• Shank 2

Also I bought this and now have a spare Binding of Isaac key if anyone wants it.

vv You may indeed.

[Mr. Bungle]

May I?

I feel like such a vulture, always swooping in on the remains of other people's bundles.

[Dynamithix]

Steam Christmas sales started!

[Manco]

I’ve already spent too much.

[AlexFili]

Batman Arkham City for £4.99, dare I take the plunge? (I hear it's rather good)

Edit: Hmmm, could hold off and wait for the Wii U version. Would be nice to not have a gigantic day-one patch and extra features.
Hmmm, Asylum for £2.49 is tempting, since I've not played it and if I ended up liking it, I could get the other one at a later date... I think I'll do that.

[Varrok]

Just finished Arkham City. It has a lot more enhanced mechanics of Arkham Asylum, but the story is actually a bit worse. And some of the dialogues and scenes are pretty forgettable

[Vyrien]

I'd say go for it, like Varrok said the story is a little worse than Asylum but it's still an excellent title, plus you get two characters to play with. I bought it full price at £30 a month or two after launch and didn't regret it.

[AlexFili]

Yay. Batman Arkham Asylum in my Steam Library now. Also bought Mass Effect 1 since I owned 2 and 3 but not 1. Gonna check out Hitman Contracts, since I think I might like that game.

[Phylum]

Everyone should buy this game while it's really cheap.

I haven't had a chance to buy it myself, but that will hopefully happen in the next day or two. The demo is great and it's received lots of positive feedback. This is really a plug because I'm a part of the Reflect Games community and this game uses the Reflect account management system.

[Steamer_KING]

Here, have fun PSN UK users:
R96L-MAN9-REJP
QM5B-KANN-LCCP

[Nate]

I'm not going to plug anything in to my Playstation without knowing what it is first.

[Vyrien]

I have a spare Binding of Isaac + Wrath of the Lamb DLC code if any of you haven't got it yet.

PM sent.

[Phylum]

Can you give them separately? I have BoI, but I would love WotL.

I bought FTL yesterday, so naturally it's on sale today. That said, it's fantastic and so far and people should really spend the $5 and buy it.

[Vyrien]

Sadly no, it all comes under one code. I've no problem giving it to you if you want it though.

[Wings of Fire]

I'll take.

But only if Phylum doesn't want.

[Manco]

Oh, be assertive.

[Varrok]

No.

[Phylum]

WoF, take it. I'll buy it on sale some time later. I have enough to play for now.

[Crashpunk]

Just got Saints Row: The Third with every piece of DLC for under £7.

Now all I need is a PC that can play them...

[Varrok]

It's gonna be a bit harder to find a good discount for that