Multiple times a year, a special time in every gamer’s life takes place. A time full of whimsy and joy to all alike, expressing love of the niche and mainstream all at wickedly absurd prices. Who are we kidding? The unavoidable utter bliss of a Steam sale snakes its way to the mouths of the majority, shrieking at the fruition of affordable classics and new ventures.
Where political and interpersonal differences corrode as [Critically praised Niche Indie / AAA Game] drops to 90% off! Scatter! Etch out the worst of Black Friday and torpedo those prices. Truly, Steam Sales unite the gaming public. Why should we shy away from our lord and savior, Gaben? Here’s a few things to consider.
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I agree with #1. Steam sales always seem great, but then I barely play any of the games I buy.
I've never once bought a game on a steam sale that I didn't want to play if you have then well that your own fault really.
obviously.. you end up with 1000 games you don't actually play.. yet you continue to buy more.
#FirstWorldProblems
"Oh no, too many cheap games" How this is a complaint is beyond me. I love Steam Sales because it gives me a chance to support the Devs that may not get the exposure of the AAA behemoths.
The ONLY drawback to Steam Sale is that its always a gamble on sales. One day its 33% off and literally the next day it will be 66% off. So even though the game is on sale, I hesitate just in case it drops further.
Only games I bought this past Steam sale were gifts for family members. For me there wasn't anything on sale I wanted that I didn't already have. I still have games from the 2013 Steam sales that I haven't even clicked on to play yet.