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Posted March 21, 2014
Classic games on the cheap, with over 20 great titles for only $1.79 each!

Bargain bins. For a classic gaming fan shopping rarely gets more awesome and exciting. A large pile of slightly dusty boxes hiding true gaming treasures and tons of nostalgia, complete with low prices to guarantee no buyers regret--that's a welcome sight in any gaming store. Although digital, we're not much different. We have our [url=http://www.gog.com/promo/team17_blue_moon_red_owl_merge_games_weekend_promo_210314]bargain bin as well! Today, we put it up for you, so you can feel that treasure hunter's rush in the comfort of your homes. What's in it? Classics, of course! Worms, Commandos, Creatures, Superfrog, Realms of the Haunting, and more, more, more. All for the low, low price of $1.79 a game (with one little exception).

You know you want to, so come and sift through our virtual bargain bin for some wonderful gaming memories and classic discoveries, for only $1.79 each (with one little exception), until Tuesday, March 25, at 4:59AM GMT.
Posted March 21, 2014
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G-Doc: To us, central-Europeans with limited budget, games bargain bin is one of the most coolestest things you can run by. Not only the prices are ridiculously low, but going through it brings the excitement of a treasure hunt. Sure, sometimes you discover the bin is filled with only the gaming equivalents of Bee Gees cover band's CDs, but most of the times you'll find yourself in luck and discover a few titles you remember fondly or never got to play despite your best intentions. Once you hit the jackpot you'll find yourself rushing home with a set of games you're genuinely excited about and happy to get at such low cost. You'll consider yourself a winner, because you managed to get the best of the bargain bin.
Seconded. Point in case, several years ago I got a "Heroes of Might and Magic 3" CD from a bargain bin for 2.50€, and "Vampire: Bloodlines" for the same price. And many more excellent games. In fact, when I had little money, I got all of my games from bargain bins with perhaps three exceptions. And I still played a lot of high-profile games, just not on release day.

Bargain bins would probably still be my main source for games, hadn't I discovered GOG and digital distribution. The prices during GOG sales are often better than those in bargain bins, and on top of it, I don't need to worry about getting just a German version, I don't have to hassle with physical media, and I get bonus material. :)
Posted March 21, 2014
Wow, the only thing I have from this sale is Soulbringer and I still haven't played it yet. So clearly I should pick up more games so it doesn't feel lonely, right? :P

Anyways advice on Creatures? Never played any of them, so any thoughts on which is the best/most fun?
Also, Commandos. I have never played Commandos, I admit it. I have heard that 2 was better than 1, true? False? Insanity?
Lastly, Praetorians versus Imperial Glory, opinions?
Posted March 21, 2014
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Melhelix: Wow, the only thing I have from this sale is Soulbringer and I still haven't played it yet. So clearly I should pick up more games so it doesn't feel lonely, right? :P

Anyways advice on Creatures? Never played any of them, so any thoughts on which is the best/most fun?
Also, Commandos. I have never played Commandos, I admit it. I have heard that 2 was better than 1, true? False? Insanity?
Lastly, Praetorians versus Imperial Glory, opinions?
Commandos 2 is one of the best games ever but #1 is also great, just not as great; they can both be hard as hell if you aren't a patient player. The Creatures games are kind of fun but they aren't very exciting, good if you are half asleep or stoned.
Posted March 21, 2014
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G-Doc: Ah, you're one of those spoiled capitalists who don't get it? ;-) To us, central-Europeans with limited budget, games bargain bin is one of the most coolestest things you can run by. Not only the prices are ridiculously low, but going through it brings the excitement of a treasure hunt. Sure, sometimes you discover the bin is filled with only the gaming equivalents of Bee Gees cover band's CDs, but most of the times you'll find yourself in luck and discover a few titles you remember fondly or never got to play despite your best intentions. Once you hit the jackpot you'll find yourself rushing home with a set of games you're genuinely excited about and happy to get at such low cost. You'll consider yourself a winner, because you managed to get the best of the bargain bin. Well, this here promo <b>is</b> the best of the bargain bin--you can pick and choose and whatever you might end up getting, you'll be a winner :-)
I did find some amazing bands in cassette bargain bins a few times, ones I would not have discovered otherwise in all likelihood. And I do remember obtaining some obscure Amiga games at sales at trade shows. But generally in the US "bargain bin" means "tattier crap than the crap that's on the shelves", which is saying something these days.

You have nicer bargain bins in Poland, it seems. :)
Posted March 21, 2014
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G-Doc: Ah, you're one of those spoiled capitalists who don't get it? ;-) To us, central-Europeans with limited budget, games bargain bin is one of the most coolestest things you can run by. Not only the prices are ridiculously low, but going through it brings the excitement of a treasure hunt. Sure, sometimes you discover the bin is filled with only the gaming equivalents of Bee Gees cover band's CDs, but most of the times you'll find yourself in luck and discover a few titles you remember fondly or never got to play despite your best intentions. Once you hit the jackpot you'll find yourself rushing home with a set of games you're genuinely excited about and happy to get at such low cost. You'll consider yourself a winner, because you managed to get the best of the bargain bin. Well, this here promo <b>is</b> the best of the bargain bin--you can pick and choose and whatever you might end up getting, you'll be a winner :-)
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IAmSinistar: I did find some amazing bands in cassette bargain bins a few times, ones I would not have discovered otherwise in all likelihood. And I do remember obtaining some obscure Amiga games at sales at trade shows. But generally in the US "bargain bin" means "tattier crap than the crap that's on the shelves", which is saying something these days.

You have nicer bargain bins in Poland, it seems. :)
I found a double live Sex Pistols cd in bargain, a DVD of Hot Shots Part Deux, and my last girlfriend! *rimshot*
Posted March 21, 2014
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G-Doc: To us, central-Europeans with limited budget, games bargain bin is one of the most coolestest things you can run by. Not only the prices are ridiculously low, but going through it brings the excitement of a treasure hunt. Sure, sometimes you discover the bin is filled with only the gaming equivalents of Bee Gees cover band's CDs, but most of the times you'll find yourself in luck and discover a few titles you remember fondly or never got to play despite your best intentions. Once you hit the jackpot you'll find yourself rushing home with a set of games you're genuinely excited about and happy to get at such low cost. You'll consider yourself a winner, because you managed to get the best of the bargain bin.
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Psyringe: Seconded. Point in case, several years ago I got a "Heroes of Might and Magic 3" CD from a bargain bin for 2.50€, and "Vampire: Bloodlines" for the same price. And many more excellent games. In fact, when I had little money, I got all of my games from bargain bins with perhaps three exceptions. And I still played a lot of high-profile games, just not on release day.

Bargain bins would probably still be my main source for games, hadn't I discovered GOG and digital distribution. The prices during GOG sales are often better than those in bargain bins, and on top of it, I don't need to worry about getting just a German version, I don't have to hassle with physical media, and I get bonus material. :)
Vampire Bloodlines at that price is a steal nice find.
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Posted March 21, 2014
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Psyringe: Seconded. Point in case, several years ago I got a "Heroes of Might and Magic 3" CD from a bargain bin for 2.50€, and "Vampire: Bloodlines" for the same price. And many more excellent games. In fact, when I had little money, I got all of my games from bargain bins with perhaps three exceptions. And I still played a lot of high-profile games, just not on release day.

Bargain bins would probably still be my main source for games, hadn't I discovered GOG and digital distribution. The prices during GOG sales are often better than those in bargain bins, and on top of it, I don't need to worry about getting just a German version, I don't have to hassle with physical media, and I get bonus material. :)
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GaminggUy45: Vampire Bloodlines at that price is a steal nice find.
Completely unrelated but may I just flatter your avatar, Victoria? :)
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Posted March 21, 2014
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IAmSinistar: I did find some amazing bands in cassette bargain bins a few times, ones I would not have discovered otherwise in all likelihood. And I do remember obtaining some obscure Amiga games at sales at trade shows. But generally in the US "bargain bin" means "tattier crap than the crap that's on the shelves", which is saying something these days.

You have nicer bargain bins in Poland, it seems. :)
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tinyE: I found a double live Sex Pistols cd in bargain, a DVD of Hot Shots Part Deux, and my last girlfriend! *rimshot*
So how did that bargain bin girlfriend work out for you?
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GaminggUy45: Vampire Bloodlines at that price is a steal nice find.
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Tarhiel: Completely unrelated but may I just flatter your avatar, Victoria? :)
;)
Post edited March 21, 2014 by GaminggUy45
Posted March 21, 2014
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G-Doc: To us, central-Europeans with limited budget, games bargain bin is one of the most coolestest things you can run by. Not only the prices are ridiculously low, but going through it brings the excitement of a treasure hunt. Sure, sometimes you discover the bin is filled with only the gaming equivalents of Bee Gees cover band's CDs, but most of the times you'll find yourself in luck and discover a few titles you remember fondly or never got to play despite your best intentions. Once you hit the jackpot you'll find yourself rushing home with a set of games you're genuinely excited about and happy to get at such low cost. You'll consider yourself a winner, because you managed to get the best of the bargain bin.
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Psyringe: Seconded. Point in case, several years ago I got a "Heroes of Might and Magic 3" CD from a bargain bin for 2.50€, and "Vampire: Bloodlines" for the same price. And many more excellent games. In fact, when I had little money, I got all of my games from bargain bins with perhaps three exceptions. And I still played a lot of high-profile games, just not on release day.

Bargain bins would probably still be my main source for games, hadn't I discovered GOG and digital distribution. The prices during GOG sales are often better than those in bargain bins, and on top of it, I don't need to worry about getting just a German version, I don't have to hassle with physical media, and I get bonus material. :)
Oh yeah the bargain bins... A big part of my non-digital games collection has made it out of them into my home :)
My greatest finds were: Fallout 1 + 2 for 1€ each, Jagged Alliance 2 for nearly 2€ and Neverwinter Nights, Prey, Silent Hunter 3, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, TOEE, Tron 2.0, and some more, each for 2,49€... :)
Posted March 22, 2014
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G-Doc: To us, central-Europeans with limited budget, games bargain bin is one of the most coolestest things you can run by. Not only the prices are ridiculously low, but going through it brings the excitement of a treasure hunt. Sure, sometimes you discover the bin is filled with only the gaming equivalents of Bee Gees cover band's CDs, but most of the times you'll find yourself in luck and discover a few titles you remember fondly or never got to play despite your best intentions. Once you hit the jackpot you'll find yourself rushing home with a set of games you're genuinely excited about and happy to get at such low cost. You'll consider yourself a winner, because you managed to get the best of the bargain bin.
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Psyringe: Seconded. Point in case, several years ago I got a "Heroes of Might and Magic 3" CD from a bargain bin for 2.50€, and "Vampire: Bloodlines" for the same price. And many more excellent games. In fact, when I had little money, I got all of my games from bargain bins with perhaps three exceptions. And I still played a lot of high-profile games, just not on release day.

Bargain bins would probably still be my main source for games, hadn't I discovered GOG and digital distribution. The prices during GOG sales are often better than those in bargain bins, and on top of it, I don't need to worry about getting just a German version, I don't have to hassle with physical media, and I get bonus material. :)
Yep I was mainly buying from bargain bins or games on heavily reduced specials. Now I've gone digital where a lot of normal prices fit into my previous price range or as you say often better prices.

Sadly I also discovered Kickstarter which has me paying more than I ever imaged I would for some games even by Australian retail new release standards. Can't win them all.
Posted March 22, 2014
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tinyE: Commandos 2 is one of the best games ever but #1 is also great, just not as great; they can both be hard as hell if you aren't a patient player. The Creatures games are kind of fun but they aren't very exciting, good if you are half asleep or stoned.
Ah, excellent, 2+3 it is then. Thanks for the head's up.

Best bargain bin game I ever picked up was a new copy of Robin Hood that ran on a Mac for $3. One of the very first sorta rpg-ish games I ever played from start to finish. Of course, I found out later that the in-game map was not supposed to be in Korean, which y'know, seemed legit at the time.
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Posted March 22, 2014
I don't think I'll be buying from any sales too soon since the 20 I received during the 'Luck of the Irish'... Got my eyes on next month's releases.
Posted March 22, 2014
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IAmSinistar: Clearly there are a lot of good games in this sale, easily worth their normal price. Sure, it's a mixed bag of titles, but GOG may be underselling the quality with the "bargain bin" label. They are bargains though, I'll grant them that. But "bargain bin" to me usually means straight-to-DVD releases, Peter Frampton cassettes, and shoe laces featuring cartoon characters that haven't been on the air for years. This is nicer. :)
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G-Doc: Ah, you're one of those spoiled capitalists who don't get it? ;-) To us, central-Europeans with limited budget, games bargain bin is one of the most coolestest things you can run by. Not only the prices are ridiculously low, but going through it brings the excitement of a treasure hunt. Sure, sometimes you discover the bin is filled with only the gaming equivalents of Bee Gees cover band's CDs, but most of the times you'll find yourself in luck and discover a few titles you remember fondly or never got to play despite your best intentions. Once you hit the jackpot you'll find yourself rushing home with a set of games you're genuinely excited about and happy to get at such low cost. You'll consider yourself a winner, because you managed to get the best of the bargain bin. Well, this here promo <b>is</b> the best of the bargain bin--you can pick and choose and whatever you might end up getting, you'll be a winner :-)
And the best part is that you can find a real gem when you least expect it! It's just happened to me half an hour ago! I went to Biedronka (no-frills supermarket) and I see a box with video games. WTF?! - was my first reaction. Since when Biedronka is selling video games?! It turned out there is a special sale or something... There were just a few titles there, half of them were Angry Birds (I wonder why :P) but Legacy of Kain Anthology (Soul Reaver 1+2, Blood Omen 2, Defiance) for 10 PLN (~3.28$) was far too tempting to resist ;)
Posted March 22, 2014
No moo3 :( :(


I would by 12 copies just to give it in random giveaways. And then demanding a confirmation of installation
Posted March 22, 2014
As a side note on Eastern European bargain bins, I vividly remember a school trip to Prague back in 2004. In terms of video games, the stores were one giant bargain bin, with the selection consisting almost entirely of games that came out in the mid-1990s. I distinctly remember one store selling the original big box German (!) version of "Harvest Of Souls". I also found a factory sealed copy of "System Shock 1" (which is probably worth $100 billion on ebay right now) in one department store. Another game I remember finding was the big boxed version of "The Godfather".. not that one, THAT ONE. Of course, my dumbassed 10-years-younger self didn't bother to bring any money and I'm still agonizing over that to this very day.
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