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Joseph Rositano
14 Feb, 2009

The Weekend Steam

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This week is going to appease all the zombie slayers out there. Steam’s weekend deal is none other than Left 4 Dead, which has been slashed by 50% to give it a price of USD $24.99 (approx. AUD $37.70). Also on sale are Spectromancer for USD $7.99 (approx. AUD $12.09) and Eschalon: Book 1 for USD $15.99 (approx. AUD $24.20). Both titles will be available at those prices until February 18 and February 17 respectively.

Left 4 Dead is set in an apocalyptic world that has been overrun by zombies. In the game you team up with three other players (either humans or bots) and fight to escape Ground Zero, the heart of the zombie infestation. There are four ‘movies’ to play through, making a grand total of 20 maps to explore 10 weapons to slay the undead. Aside from the main story, there is also a four-on-four Verses mode where four players play as humans trying to be rescued, while the other four are hideous zombie monsters. You can be taken to the download page by clicking here.

Spectromancer is a turn-based strategy card game which sees players assume the role of a wizard who is on a quest to put a stop to the corrupt Council of Magic. The game was apparently co-designed by Richard Garfield who was the creator of Magic: The Gathering, and Alexey Stankevich who created Astral Tournament. During their quest, players will have to learn new spells and gain allies to progress, and can choose to duel against CPU opponents or verse players online. You can be taken to the download page by clicking here.

Finally, Eschalon: Book 1 is a traditional RPG which is set in medieval times. The game centres around you exploring dungeons and the vast wilderness around you to discover your true identity. Being an old-school, tile-based, turn-based RPG (that’s a mouthful, isn’t it?) in a similar vain to Might & Magic, every action and friendship you make will make a major impact on your journey. It certainly sounds like the faint hearted might want to give this one a miss, it’s strictly designed for old-school gamers. You can be taken to the download page by clicking here.

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18 Comments
3 years ago
AUD $37.70 for l4d? :O

..if only I wasn't capped > _> Even loading this page took about 15 min and countless refreshes. Let alone steam + paypal ; ___;
3 years ago
Just buy it and don't start the download until later.
3 years ago
That's a really good deal on L4D.

The other two games look a little average =\
3 years ago
Took me 40 min, even with a straight ethernet connection from modem to laptop but I finally got it checked out icon_biggrin.gif Wont be able to download till this coming wednesday though >_>
3 years ago
@Zhou Damn, that's quite a slowdown!

Both Spectromancer and Eschalon: Book 1 sound really good, but I'm over loaded with games AND starting studying again, so they'll have to wait...
3 years ago
Ive just gone to try and buy Left 4 Dead from Steam using PayPal. My balance is $52.00AUD. When I log into PayPal to pay for it, I get a message saying I have insufficient funds in my PayPal account.

I cant imagine PayPal asking for a $14.00AUD transaction fee.


Can anyone throw me a bone on this one?
3 years ago
I think it's something to do with having the full amount in your account, then applying the discount.

Stupid system, I know. Other people around here have had the same problem.
3 years ago
Sweet, I'm saving money for the new PC for my Birthday with the intention of buying Left 4 Dead later on.

F**king Steam Sales.

:(
3 years ago
No reason for people to not own L4D now. icon_razz.gif
3 years ago
I got my friend to 'Gift' it for me with his credit card and then PayPal'd him back icon_wink.gif
3 years ago
when do these sales end?
3 years ago
I'd assume 12:00 AM 16/2, american time.

So in roughly 3 hours or so.
3 years ago
Ah cheers. I remembered I could buy it online, then download it when I get home.

Which I did.

Thanks <3
3 years ago
That applies to Left 4 Dead only. The other games are on sale for a few more days.
3 years ago
Wait, there's people who didn't buy L4D over the weekend? icon_razz.gif
3 years ago
The weekend deal has extended until Feb 17th!
That gives us until tomorrow to pick up L4D if you haven't already.

You'd be nuts not to, considering the additional content coming soon and how frieking much this game is peaking right now online.
3 years ago
I want this, but if I get it then no Killzone 2 for me icon_sad.gif.
3 years ago
Dammit, it takes 5-7 days to add money to my paypal account, I guess I can't get this
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