Hard Up Gamer

[Steam] Euro Truck Sim 2 + ALL DLC on Sale [$4.99 Base - $6.99 Gold]

2014-04-06T17:32:00.003-04:00

This game is unusual, difficult, fun, and addicting. Its similar to the mold on that month old piece of pizza sitting in the back of your fridge. It grows on your slowly, and you just can't, or for whatever reason, wont, get rid of it. After playing it for a few hours, Euro Truck seems to be a good game for anyone who enjoys a good Sim. It was nice to break out of the city management or life management Sims, and just have some good fun being a truck driver.

Unless you really get into Sim type games, I would not recommend buying this game when not on sale. As I said, it does have some good replay value. But unless you are deeply interested in truck driving and management, you will not be racking up more than 20 hours on Euro Truck.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 [BASE GAME] $4.99 [GOLD EDITION $6.99 INCLUDES Going East! DLC]

DLC:
Going East! --$4.41
Force of Nature Paint Jobs Pack --$1.59
Ice Cold Paint Jobs Pack --$0.67
Halloween Paint Jobs Pack --$0.67

I give it around 5/10 blown tires. If you Sims are your thing, and you are tired of playing the same games over and over, give it a try! Euro Truck 2 on Steam\

Here is a short gameplay video:

So, what do you think of Euro Truck 2? Leave a comment below to let me know. If you want to share any other game deals that you find, feel free to post them and I will pass the info on to the masses!

[PC STEAM] Zombie Driver $1.99

2012-07-01T22:55:00.001-04:00

Okay, a little about this game. The first hour or so it's brutal. You are smashing every un-living thing in sight and upgrading like crazy. Unless you are pretty heavily armored mid to late game, it is not as fun and can be a little daunting completing each task.. The graphics, concept, and gameplay are good. This game is worth it at the price, a good amount of gameplay time is contained but there is not much of a replay factor.

I would give it about 4.25/10 Bullets to the head. Even still, it is worth every penny on Steam right now at only $1.99.

Here is a short gameplay video:

So, I want your input. What do you think about Zombie Driver? Do you like it or loathe it? Have you stayed up for hours playing it or did you pick it up on the cheap in a Steam sale and play less than an hour. We want to know what you think. I for one played it for around 2 hours, it's just not my thing. But 1.99 is definitely not a bad deal on this kind of casual game

Get Zombie Driver right now on Steam for only $1.99!

[PC GreenManGaming] Nuclear Dawn $12.37

2012-06-26T12:01:00.001-04:00

Green Man Gaming has Nuclear Dawn on sale for only $12.37 right now, AND you can REDEEM IT ON STEAM! I haven't played this game myself and I have heard mixed reviews. So, I want to know what you think! If you have played Nuclear Dawn, leave a comment and let everyone know what you think! Is it a good deal, or a complete waste of money?

Game overview: Nuclear Dawn is the first game to offer a full FPS and RTS experience, within a single gameplay model, without crippling or diluting either side of the game.

As a soldier, explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes, modelled on modern cities, and take the fight to your enemies as armoured, assault or stealth infantry, using various weapons across ten distinct load-outs to accomplish your objectives. The first person shooter action in Nuclear Dawn is hard, fast and unforgiving, with weapons that rely on skill and tactics more than on twitch reflexes and map memorization.

Pick up Nuclear Dawn on GreenMan Gaming today!

[PC STEAM] Penny Arcade Adventures Combo Pack $3

2012-06-26T00:38:00.001-04:00

The Penny Arcade Adventures: Precipice of Darkness Combo Pack is available on Steam right now for only $3.00. At 75% off its original price, this is a game that deserves a look from anyone who likes good story games and great comedy with Final Fantasy 2 and 3 style gameplay. The combo pack includes Episodes 1 and 2.

Series overview:
This series chronicles the saga of Tycho Brahe, a scholar of Apocalyptic Studies turned detective, teamed with his volatile, probably entirely human partner Jonathan Gabriel, doing battle with unspeakable evils in a world gone insane.

Click here to check out Penny Arcade Adventures on Steam today!

[PC STEAM] Deus Ex: Human Revolution - $7.49

2012-06-22T01:38:00.003-04:00

I mean, really.... really??? The title says it all. Go buy this, NOW!
Deus Ex: Human Revolution on Steam $9.99
For all you Gamers that are like me out there and like to get special editions. The Augmented Edition is available for only $9.99 and includes:

- Exclusive 40-page Artbook - Showcasing the concepts behind the world of 2027. Discover the origins of the design, the characters and the weapons of Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- 44-minute making-of chronicling the trials and tribulations of the Eidos-Montreal team
- Motion comic based on the first issue of the DC Comics adaptation
- Game soundtrack composed by Michael McCann
- E3 Trailer and animated storyboard

[PC] The Broken Sword TRIPLEPACK $2.50

2012-06-11T14:31:00.002-04:00

Pick up a Classic for cheap today! The Broken Sword Triplepack for only $2.50:
"Paris in the Fall... a brutal murder at the Palais Royale. When Nico Collard is invited to interview statesman Pierre Carchon, she finds herself inextricably drawn into a terrifying conspiracy."

This is an older game, but it is very fun and deserves a look. At $2.50, what's really left to lose? CLICK HERE to check out the Broken Sword Triplepack on Steam.

[PC, STEAM] Magicka Collection $12.49, 2 HOURS LEFT!

2012-06-11T11:07:00.000-04:00

Hey guys, no time to explain where I have been for the past year. But, you can pick up the ENTIRE Magicka Colelction on Steam for the next 2 hours for 50% off. That's $12.49 for the base game and EVERY single DLC! Click the image above or HERE to see it on Steam.

[PC] Worms Reloaded - $4.99 (4-Pack $16.99)

2011-07-08T22:11:00.002-04:00

The Steam Summer Camp Sale rolls on with a great deal on Worms Reloaded. I'm using my bosses computer at work so I do not have a lot of time, so here is a gameplay video:

[PC] Audiosurf - $1.49 [Video Preview Inside]

2011-07-07T14:32:00.003-04:00

Ride your music.

Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose. You earn points for clustering together blocks of the same color on the highway, and compete with others on the internet for the high score on your favorite songs.

Audiosurf on Steam includes The Orange Box soundtrack, integrated with the game to enable "Still Alive" surfing and more. In addition, Audiosurf is one of the first titles to leverage Steamworks, offering full support for the Steam Achievements that appear on Steam Community profile pages.

Play with any music from your own collection--the game supports MP3s, iTunes M4As, WMAs, CDs and OGGs
Valve's The Orange Box Original Soundtrack is included.
Online scoreboards for each song you play.
Choose your strategy from 14 available characters.
Track your progress as Steam Achievements.

Audiosurf on Steam $1.49

[PC] Atom Zombie Smasher - $2.99 [10 HOURS LEFT]

2011-07-07T02:49:00.000-04:00

After much research, I have decided that this is TOO good of a deal to pass up. Atom Zombie Smasher is a game in which you take command of a group of mercenaries in order to evacuate your city before the civilians become a tasty snack to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations using snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more. The environments are fully-destructible and randomly generated. When you need a break from fending off zombies, you can create your own game mods and share them with your friends. Here are some of the Key Features of the game taken from it's Steam store page:

Mercenaries for hire: Hire and upgrade your ragtag group of snipers, demolition teams, orbital bombardment crews, and more.
No two cities are the same: Cities are procedurally-generated, giving a unique experience with each playthrough.
Destructible environments: You can absolutely blow up everything.
Play with friends: Up to three people can cooperatively play together.
Mod support: Modify the game rules however you like, and share your mods through the Online File Share.

To be honest, I am really excited about this game. Hopefully I can get it before it goes off sale. Just to boot here are some screenshots and a comment from indiegames.com. Click the pictures to enlarge.

"What happens when one of the most exciting indie developers of the moment takes a shot at the zombie survival genre? Atom Zombie Smasher, that's what."
- indiegames.com

Save 70% on Atom Zombie Smasher on Steam

[PC] Super Meat Boy - $7.49 [3 HOURS LEFT]

2011-07-03T09:52:00.000-04:00

All of my followers know that I talk about this game all of the time. There is only 3 hours left to get Super Meat Boy for $7.49!

Save 50% on Super Meat Boy on Steam

[PC] Save 75% on Darksiders on Steam - $4.99

2011-07-02T23:25:00.000-04:00

Save 75% on Darksiders™ on Steam. I wanted to get this one posted before the end of the night. I have played it on PS3 and can safely say, it is worth $5, it's worth $10 at least.

[PC] Save 75% on BioShock2 on Steam - $4.99

2011-07-02T21:31:00.000-04:00

Bioshock 2 is on Sale for the next 15 hours (from the time of this post). The 4 Pack is available for 14.98. As the Steam Summer Camp Sale continues, I will post my top picks. I now have a new PSU and will be able to supply information on a more regular basis. To all the people who stuck with me while I was out of commission, THANK YOU!

[PC] Magicka - $3.48 (Requires Steam)

2011-06-22T20:14:00.000-04:00

[LINK] (http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/action/magicka/)

This is undoubtedly one of my favorite PC games. Magicka is a 1-4 player action-adventure game based on Norse mythology. Take on the role of a wizard and combine elements to make powerful spells.

Features:

Innovative and dynamic spellcasting system with over a million possible combinations
Up to four-player co-op in all game modes, as well as a single-player option
Fight your way through 13 different levels in the campaign
Explore an expansive realm of adventure to defeat the evil wizard
Find and unlock challenges, items, and powerful Magicks
Experience the parody and satire of a clichéd fantasy world.

[GFWL] 75% off ALL Rockstar Games - Bully $3.74, GTA Vice City $9.99, AND MANY MORE

2011-06-21T14:28:00.000-04:00

[LINK] (http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/rockstargames/)
I'm not sure how long the sale lasts. I will post more info if I find out.

[PC] Need for Speed SHIFT 2 Unleashed $24.95

2011-05-11T12:31:00.000-04:00

Direct 2 Drive : Midweek Munchies

Need for Speed SHIFT 2 is a great game,a must have if you played its predecessors or anyone who loves fast paced racing games. Realistic physics have added a dimension to the SHIFT series that I haven't seen in previous NFS titles. Create a driver profile, buy new cars, and race your way to the top. In staying true to it's nature SHIFT 2 has over the top car customization including the option to tweak performance options yourself (tire size, weight distribution, aerodynamics, etc.) Gameplay Video

Need for Speed Shift 2 $24.95 on Direct 2 Drive

[PC+MAC] Lume $6.29 - SpaceChem $7.49

2011-05-10T00:07:00.000-04:00

2 Great STEAMPLAY (Pc+Mac) games under $8:

-Lume

An adventure/puzzle game that features characters and levels completely made out of paper and cardboard and filmed entirely in HD. The power in your granddad's house has failed and you must solve a wide range of paper puzzles to restore it. Along the way you discover a deeper mystery behind the blackout. Also the game is part 1 in a series so I'm anxious to see what will come next.
[Screenshot 1] [Screenshot 2]
Lume on Steam $6.29!

-SpaceChem

Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for "SpaceChem - the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies!" Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products. Streamline your designs to meet production quotas and survive encounters with the sinister threats that plague SpaceChem. An ambitious new design-based puzzle game.
[Screenshot 1] [Screenshot 2]
SpaceChem on Steam $7.49!

[PC] New Releases Dwarfs!?, Fortix 2, Beep $8.99. Just in time for Summer Break!

2011-05-07T02:55:00.001-04:00

My laptop's AC Adapter died. I set up a temporary rig, well, hijacked my sons computer for the time being. Finals are over and summer break has just begun and will try to update often. I am going to try a new format over the next couple of days, I want to know what you think.

[PC]

Steam currently has 3 NEW Indie games on sale for $8.99:

Dwarfs!? - You are the new overseer for an underground Dwarf base, your job is to manage the small colony and make it as rich as possible while protecting the Town Hall and its essential supply of beer. 5 Game Modes + Sandbox ModeScreenshot 1 Screenshot 2
Fortix 2 - Reverse tower-defense game. You play as the knight, Sir Fortix, you conquer castles while dodging turrets and defeating evil monsters. 20 Levels + Upcoming DLC Screenshot 1 Screenshot 2
Beep - A 2D side-scrolling platformer with physics-based gameplay. You control a small robot equipped with an anti-gravity device, a jet-pack and a gun. 24 LevelsScreenshot 1 Screenshot 2

That's all for now! Check back often, make sure to follow Hard-Up Gamer to see all my updates.

[PC] Max Payne Bundle $3.74 - Bully: Scholarship Edition $3.74

2011-04-15T16:45:00.000-04:00

Max Payne 1 & 2 are available via steam for $3.74. Bully: Scholarship Edition is also on sale for $3.74 [Link: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/rockstarweekend]Got called into work so making a quick post.

[PC] PAY WHAT YOU WANT - Humble Frozenbyte Bundle

2011-04-15T07:50:00.000-04:00

Hey I'm back! I got really busy with school and my personal life but I'm definitely 100% back. I have a few deals for today starting off with the Humble Frozenbyte Bundle [http://www.humblebundle.com/]. Trine, Shadowgrounds, Shadowgrounds: Survivor, Splot (preorder), and a prototype game called Jack Claw are all included. You choose whether the money goes to the developers, or to a charity such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation or Child Play. Steam / Desura / OnLive keys are included, I haven't played any of these games yet, but Trine looks promising.

EA FLASH DEAL 50% OFF Bulletstorm

2011-03-29T15:26:00.000-04:00

Just saw this on the EA Flash Deals Facebook page. Use promo code “bu77ets7r3” at http://bit.ly/h2mn2e. Act quickly, supplies are limited.

[ANDROID] Diner Dash 2 FREE! Angry Birds RIO Edition FREE!

2011-03-27T16:46:00.000-04:00

To promote their new Appstore for Android, amazon is giving away Diner Dash 2 for free! You can also get promotional RIO Edition of the popular game Angry Birds free!

[PC] Lead and Gold : Gangs of the Wild West $2.50 + FREE WEEKEND

2011-03-25T16:09:00.000-04:00

Steam has Lead and Gold : Gangs of the Wild West on sale for $2.50. They are also giving a free weekend to try the game before you buy, just check the games store page for instructions on how to download. I will definitely be checking out the free weekend. Don't forget to add me on Steam -> My steam profile. I have seen some gameplay videos and it looks decent. I never pass up a free trial tho, other than World of Warcraft. Here is a quick screencap:

In other news.....

2011-03-25T16:02:00.000-04:00

My son having his first slice of cheese pizza...

[PC] Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY $7.50

2011-03-24T10:57:00.000-04:00

I took a mini vacation with my kids, and now I am back. Let's get the ball rolling again with Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY on Steam for $7.50. I would recommend a game-pad if you get this game, it is really difficult to play with the keyboard.