- Mass Effect (PC) -- $5.00
- Mass Effect 2 (PC) -- $9.99 ($24.99 for foreign accounts)
- Mass Effect 2: Digital Deluxe Edition (PC) -- $19.99 ($29.99 for foreign accounts)
Mass Effect for $5, Mass Effect 2 for $10 today on Steam [update]
by Griffin McElroy 
on May 5th 2011 5:30PM
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Posted: May 5th 2011 5:32PM Assmar said
I need Dead Space Day already though, I don't own 2 yet.
Posted: May 5th 2011 5:33PM Faceless Troll said
How about discounts for something I don't own?
Posted: May 5th 2011 5:47PM Faceless Troll said
@NaeemTHM I picked them both up for the PC the last time they were on sale.
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Posted: May 5th 2011 6:26PM Vladeon said
@NaeemTHM
I had it for the Xbox too but wanted to buy it on the PC since my Xbox died a while ago and I wanted all of my decisions to pass on to ME3. Needless to say, playing ME2 with the default decisions (I.E. Wrex is dead and so is the council) kinda blows, so I bought both of them about two weeks ago at regular price and am playing through them both. Good fun. The one thing I don't like about the PC version of ME1 is that the minigames for unlocking things can be incredibly frustrating. But other than that it's a clear upgrade over the Xbox version. I recommend a buy at this price.
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I had it for the Xbox too but wanted to buy it on the PC since my Xbox died a while ago and I wanted all of my decisions to pass on to ME3. Needless to say, playing ME2 with the default decisions (I.E. Wrex is dead and so is the council) kinda blows, so I bought both of them about two weeks ago at regular price and am playing through them both. Good fun. The one thing I don't like about the PC version of ME1 is that the minigames for unlocking things can be incredibly frustrating. But other than that it's a clear upgrade over the Xbox version. I recommend a buy at this price.
Posted: May 5th 2011 5:38PM eat it said
Personally I hate these games, but hey if you're a broke nerd buy these now!
Posted: May 5th 2011 5:42PM (Unverified) said
Wish these discounts could be applied to Xbox Martketplace so I could get some of the addons on the cheap. Totally missed the opportunity in December to get the three addons for 200MS points each.
Posted: May 5th 2011 5:45PM Cleric said
Who doesn't own these games that is interested in them by this point?
Posted: May 5th 2011 5:45PM AfroKola said
If I didn't already own both on Xbox I would totally pick these up! I've heard good things about the PC version though, nice sale.
Posted: May 5th 2011 5:49PM Marco le Polo said
I've been borrowing ME1 for the past 2 years and still haven't beat it.... Strategy guide when I return to it for sure.
Posted: May 5th 2011 5:54PM mrmobius said
Never played either. Now might be a good time to check if my PC can play the original.
Get myself a birthday present I guess.
Get myself a birthday present I guess.
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:00PM Darkshneider said
Too bad Im seeing $25 for ME2 and $30 for the GOTY...
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:01PM Colin said
@Darkshneider
Well, it worked fine for me. FYI make sure you try through this link.
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/eaweek
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Well, it worked fine for me. FYI make sure you try through this link.
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/eaweek
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:04PM Darkshneider said
@Colin Nope, still seeing the same prices. Might have to do with the fact that Im Puerto Rico. Weird though, ME1 is $5.
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Posted: May 5th 2011 6:16PM DarkSonata said
@Darkshneider
I'm in Mexico here, I see those prices too, 24.99 for ME2 and 29.99 for ME2:Deluxe..
I think it's region based, and that SUCKS
anyways I already bought ME and ME2 in this sale... yeah.. I haven't played them yet..
don't kill me pls
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I'm in Mexico here, I see those prices too, 24.99 for ME2 and 29.99 for ME2:Deluxe..
I think it's region based, and that SUCKS
anyways I already bought ME and ME2 in this sale... yeah.. I haven't played them yet..
don't kill me pls
Posted: May 5th 2011 8:29PM Colin said
@DarkSonata
That's super crappy that it's region locked. I thought Steam was beyond those shenanigans. I can only express my distaste with a sad face. :(
However, it's still available for the discount in Canada, if there are any Shepardless Canadians out there.
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That's super crappy that it's region locked. I thought Steam was beyond those shenanigans. I can only express my distaste with a sad face. :(
However, it's still available for the discount in Canada, if there are any Shepardless Canadians out there.
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:06PM MasterYogurt said
Too bad I kind of feel dirty supporting EA and this series due to their inevitable bastardization of ME3 and the hack job that was DA2.
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:31PM Vladeon said
@MasterYogurt
Sucks for you then cause the only one losing out is you. These games are magnificent. the writing and storyline are superb. Anyone who's not going to buy these games simply because they don't like the publisher is gimping themselves. Developers make games great, publishers... well they publish the games.
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Sucks for you then cause the only one losing out is you. These games are magnificent. the writing and storyline are superb. Anyone who's not going to buy these games simply because they don't like the publisher is gimping themselves. Developers make games great, publishers... well they publish the games.
Posted: May 5th 2011 7:09PM MasterYogurt said
@Vladeon
Yeah, I know these games are quite solid and I really need to play them.
I wish the developer/publisher relationship was so easy, though. Do you really think Dragon Age 2 came out so quickly because Bioware wanted to make a game that fast? EA said: Go make Dragon Age 2. Next year release. Get it done.
Likewise with this situation, I'm sure Bioware had something they thought was totally serviceable, but EA said "Go make it "accessible" (ie stupid)." Not Bioware's choice, and I don't blame them for it, but it's not so easy as a dev going "here's the game we made!" and the publisher saying "Ok we'll get that right out for you!"
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Yeah, I know these games are quite solid and I really need to play them.
I wish the developer/publisher relationship was so easy, though. Do you really think Dragon Age 2 came out so quickly because Bioware wanted to make a game that fast? EA said: Go make Dragon Age 2. Next year release. Get it done.
Likewise with this situation, I'm sure Bioware had something they thought was totally serviceable, but EA said "Go make it "accessible" (ie stupid)." Not Bioware's choice, and I don't blame them for it, but it's not so easy as a dev going "here's the game we made!" and the publisher saying "Ok we'll get that right out for you!"
Posted: May 6th 2011 12:04AM DevilSei said
@Vladeon
Vlad, Dragon Age 2 is far from amazing, the story is boring and disconnected between the 3 acts, as for the characters? Boring, dull, and lifeless. Its obvious every ounce of creative talent throughout the entire dev team was focused on Varric, because he is the only good thing in the game.
And publishers DO have an influence over the developers. It can be rather invasive and destructive as Activision was towards its various groups, or it can be supportive and nurturing. It's obvious though that there was a harsh push to release DA 2 as soon as possible, hence the horrible reuse of art assets.
Fact of the matter is, if you're wanting your game put out there, you either need to bite the bullet and do it yourself, or go through publishers like EA or Acti-Blizz. Of course, if you're only interested in the PC market, then maybe you can get away with doing it yourself, or through steam.
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Vlad, Dragon Age 2 is far from amazing, the story is boring and disconnected between the 3 acts, as for the characters? Boring, dull, and lifeless. Its obvious every ounce of creative talent throughout the entire dev team was focused on Varric, because he is the only good thing in the game.
And publishers DO have an influence over the developers. It can be rather invasive and destructive as Activision was towards its various groups, or it can be supportive and nurturing. It's obvious though that there was a harsh push to release DA 2 as soon as possible, hence the horrible reuse of art assets.
Fact of the matter is, if you're wanting your game put out there, you either need to bite the bullet and do it yourself, or go through publishers like EA or Acti-Blizz. Of course, if you're only interested in the PC market, then maybe you can get away with doing it yourself, or through steam.
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:07PM Gibbeynator said
Attention people who don't have these games... YOU NO LONGER HAVE AN EXCUSE!
Posted: May 5th 2011 7:18PM KillTheApex said
@Gibbeynator
Yes I do. I own a PS3 and a Mac. It's either $60 or no Mass Effect. I'm not paying $60 while everyone else gets it practically free.
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Yes I do. I own a PS3 and a Mac. It's either $60 or no Mass Effect. I'm not paying $60 while everyone else gets it practically free.
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:09PM iceveiled said
good deal. Hit it up folks.
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:24PM BananaBoat said
Replaying ME on the PC will be a nice pallet cleanse after a day of banging my head against my desk because of the potential LastPass data breach.
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:30PM DarkSan00 said
Nope, that is not the price. The price is 25 regular, 30 digital deluxe edition. If it was that, I would totally hav it. But I don't. Only bought ME1. Got 1 and 2 on 360 tho.
Posted: May 5th 2011 6:52PM (Unverified) said
I recently bought these games when EA had their own special. I would say I got ripped off, except that I called EA and they game all the ME2 XBOX 360 DLCs that i had previously purchased. It saved me lots of $$$. EA support rocks.
Posted: May 5th 2011 8:15PM YourImminentFate said
Leave my wallet alone!
Posted: May 6th 2011 1:35AM Genaldar said
How about a sale on the DLC Bioware? Please don't make me beg.
Posted: May 6th 2011 3:43AM The Dark One said
@Genaldar
I'd even be happy if they would just ditch the stupid points system. You're a big-boy company now, Bioware. You don't have to sell the PC version's DLC in funbucks.
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I'd even be happy if they would just ditch the stupid points system. You're a big-boy company now, Bioware. You don't have to sell the PC version's DLC in funbucks.
Posted: May 6th 2011 1:41AM Misanthropic Gamer said
If pricing was more like this across the board, maybe piracy wouldn't be such a problem.
Posted: May 8th 2011 12:01AM (Unverified) said
funny, I live in brazil and bought ME2 for a friend and was billed 10 obamas
