The Keys To Happiness - a Steam & Origin (and Desura!) key giveaway and trading thread

HantaXP wrote:

I have a close friend who's 10 year old has just discovered gaming (His dad was given/sold cheaply a ""new"" XP era PC, [as you can guess the Dad is a dinosaur in regards to technology] {And they aren't wealthy} ). The kid has been playing minecraft but I was over on the weekend and convinced the dad/kid combo to install Steam for the free games.

If you guys have/come across anything that might be appropriate (for a 10 year old) for me to forward, I'd (and I know they'd) be really appreciative.

There used to be a really good community site for parents to discuss video games (whattheyplay.com), but it doesn't exist anymore.

On the cheap-game front, Humble Bundle is always a good deal. Dad will have to do some research as to the age-appropriateness of the games.

Generally before buying, he should:
Check The Ratings
Read Reviews
Watch Gameplay Videos
Ask other parents

The most important thing is for dad to know how mature his kid is and what the 10 year-old can handle.

For a quick opinion on major releases, there's Commonsensemedia, which isn't great, but there aren't many options.

Quick Recommendations:
Dungeon Defenders
Torchlight 2
Lego Games
Terraria
Rayman
Shatter
Popcap Games

I'm hesitant to recommend F2P games because of internet people and everything it entails, especially if dad isn't tech savvy.

So this isn't quite Steam or Origin. But I have a GTA4 code for Greenman Gaming's Capsule installer. If anyone wants it, just let me know, it's your for the having.

I still have origin keys for Dead Space, Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box, Crysis 2 Maximum Edition and Mirror's Edge.

If anyone wants any of them, PM me.

If anyone gets a hold of a spare Jagged Alliance key, keep this GWJer in mind. I'll try and compensate you with something.

I still have some available from various bundles

Steam Keys
Mark of the Ninja
Trine 2
Nightsky
Limbo
Bastion

Keys for steam and origin; both keys to the same person
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising

origin key
Populous

maverickz wrote:

If anyone gets a hold of a spare Jagged Alliance key, keep this GWJer in mind. I'll try and compensate you with something.

If you are thinking of latest humble bundle, it only has two keys (the base and the beat the average), so it comes along with Tropico 4. So... extra game if someone is willing to part with it, but it also means people are less likely to do that.

I've got a few extra keys from recent bundles as well.

Trine 2
FTL
LIMBO
Bastion

Garden Ninja wrote:

I still have some available from various bundles

Steam Keys
Mark of the Ninja
Trine 2
Nightsky
Limbo
Bastion

Keys for steam and origin; both keys to the same person
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising

origin key
Populous

maverickz wrote:

If anyone gets a hold of a spare Jagged Alliance key, keep this GWJer in mind. I'll try and compensate you with something.

If you are thinking of latest humble bundle, it only has two keys (the base and the beat the average), so it comes along with Tropico 4. So... extra game if someone is willing to part with it, but it also means people are less likely to do that.

Oh, I didn't realize that. Bummer. It's the only game I want in that whole bundle.

Anyone have an extra Civ V copy?

TempestBlayze wrote:

Anyone have an extra Civ V copy?

Same. I was telling my brother in law that I was back in CivV, and my wife jumped in saying we were doing a good duo... But was for Civ4. So I want the fifth game for her.

I have a pair of Steam keys for Awesomenauts and Swords & Soldiers HD. First non-Coffee Grinder to PM me gets their pick.

I've got keys for Two Worlds 2 and Crusader Kings 2 up for grabs.

TempestBlayze wrote:

Anyone have an extra Civ V copy?

Manach wrote:
TempestBlayze wrote:

Anyone have an extra Civ V copy?

Same. I was telling my brother in law that I was back in CivV, and my wife jumped in saying we were doing a good duo... But was for Civ4. So I want the fifth game for her.

Apparently, if you vote in the CVG Video Games Awards, you get a free copy of Civ5 or Mafia 2.

I haven't yet done this myself, however.

Edit: Looks like you need to register with CVG. I also can't confirm yet whether the free game is a steam key, but with CivV being steamworks, I would assume that to be the case.

Anyone got a copy of XCOM going begging?

I've got Enemy Unknown on 360, and I want to play Enemy Within, but preferably in PC. And the PC version of the latter requires the former.

I bought a game on gog.com, and was given a Witcher 1 key that can be redeem in gog.

I would like a small game in exchange, can almost be anything on steam or gog. Or after discussion, maybe nothing!

See my wishlist in my sig. And pm me for any questions.

I have a Hotline Miami Steam code to give away.

Huge thanks to Jonman for a coupon code for Portal 2, as I was the last person on earth whom didn't own it on PC. Now I can finally sell that old 360 Orange Box disc!

mrwynd wrote:

I have a Hotline Miami Steam code to give away.

oooh! Pick me! Pick me!

FlamingPeasant wrote:
mrwynd wrote:

I have a Hotline Miami Steam code to give away.

oooh! Pick me! Pick me!

Sent the key over PM!

Got a copy of The Binding of Isaac to give away!

Gone!

Deadmonkeys wrote:

Got a copy of The Binding of Isaac to give away!

Gone!

Big ups to Deadmonkeys for passing Blinding of Isaac along!

Also, I've got free Origin keys for:

Dead Space
Mirror's Edge
Burnout Paradise
Crysis 2

IMAGE(http://i.imgur.com/w2jalb0.png)

This is what I got in my Steam inventory. A bunch of games to give away, some discounts and for some odd reason I have beta invites for SMNC. Isn't this a free game?

Anyhoo, it's all up for grabs to whoever PMs me here or on Steam. My Steam ID is part of my sig.

mrwynd wrote:
FlamingPeasant wrote:
mrwynd wrote:

I have a Hotline Miami Steam code to give away.

oooh! Pick me! Pick me!

Sent the key over PM!

Thanks!

Anyone happen to have a L4D 1 or 2 key gathering dust? I'm thinking of letting my kid play with me this Halloween.

Went through my Humble Bundle history, realizing I hadn't redeemed a lot of games, because I mostly got them for my phone. After all was said and done, I had plenty of extra codes, so anyone above Coffee Grinder is free to take them:

Crayon Physics Deluxe
Nightsky
Organ Trail: Director's Cut (have 2 keys, not sure which I redeemed)
Saints Row: The Third (not sure if I've already gifted this, so it may or may not work)
Splice
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Waking Mars

Here goes.. I have the following keys available, first come first serve.

If anyone had a Darksiders 2 key from a previous bundle I would gladly take it.

Batman Arkham City GOTY

Dead Space
Burnout Paradise
Battlefield 3
Mark of the Ninja
FTL
Limbo
Bastion

El-Producto wrote:

Here goes.. I have the following keys available, first come first serve.

If anyone had a Darksiders 2 key from a previous bundle I would gladly take it.

Batman Arkham City GOTY

Dead Space
Burnout Paradise
Battlefield 3
Mark of the Ninja
FTL
Limbo
Bastion

Dude I'll take Burnout Paradise off your hands.

Bonus_Eruptus wrote:

Saints Row: The Third (not sure if I've already gifted this, so it may or may not work)

I'd love to take a whack at that Saints Row key. Maybe I can coax my husband into playing with me.

I have some keys to give away to anyone above coffee-grinder. PM if interested.

Steam keys
Trine 2: Complete Story
Mark of the Ninja
LIMBO
Bastion
Neighbours From Hell Compilation
FEAR *
FEAR 3 *
Scribblenauts Unlimited * claimed
Guardians of Middle-earth *
Guardians of Middle-earth: Smaug's Treasure DLC *
Gotham City Impostors: Professional Kit *
Mortal Kombat Kollection * claimed
The Lord of the Rings Online: Steely Dawn Starter Pack *
Batman™: Arkham Origins DLC *

* these use the new Humble Bundle gifting system. Send you email address in the PM

Nevermind about the email. I misunderstood the gifting system. Turns out I just send you the link.

Origin Keys
Populous

Sims 3 keys
Sims 3
High End Loft Stuff
Late Night
Date Night

I've got Garry's Mod and Orcs Must Die 2 from the Humble Bundle for any non-Grinder who wants them.

Also still have (from above):

Crayon Physics Deluxe
Nightsky
Organ Trail: Director's Cut (have 2 keys, not sure which I redeemed)
Waking Mars

Gifting Magicka + DLC (not sure which DLC is included) to any NON-coffee-grinder who would like it. PM me.