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Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ho-ho-ho?

> The Llamas are all warmed up for their debut carol. They've been
> preparing for this moment all year; I hope you enjoy it (but you might
> want to sit back a bit, though; they tend to spray when they sing.)

> [to the tune of 'O Come, All Ye Faithful']

>     Oh come all ye posters,
>      Readers of ol' Usenet
>      Oh come ye, oh come ye to CSIPGA [SisPigAh]
>     Come ye for the comments
>      About video games
>     This old gaming forum
>        Still not quite dead yet
>         Oh we are still not quite dead yet
>     Not CSIPGA

>     Talk, about games
>      List your monthly playlist
>      Announce the free offers
>     In video games
>       We're still not dead yet
>        No, we're still not dead yet
>         Oh, we are still not dead yet
>     Not CSIPGA

>     Yes, good old Usenet
>      Creaky and ancient
>      Just text; no emojis
>     That's all we are.
>       We're still not dead yet
>        No we're still around
>         We are still not dead yet
>     Ol' CSPIGA.


> Anyway... so you all indicated I gotta pick up on my free offerings.
> So hopefully these next couple of games are more to your liking. Note
> that these games have to be redeemed on GOG and not Steam (the
> particularly aware amongst you can probably guess where I got the keys
> from too ;-)



> * Blade of Darkness     
> https://www.gog.com/en/game/blade_of_darkness   
>     This is an older game, but still well worth picking up 3U9B1
>     despite its age and a bit of clunkyness. It's a level based 
>     hack-n-slash action/adventure; a sort of predecessor to the 
>     later "Dark Souls" genre. It is not quite as difficult as 9999BA
>     those later titles, but it has its moments. But it's most 
>     notable for its brooding atmosphere and large levels. For 
>     its time, its lighting and water effects were top-notch, and 
>     I think they still hold up fairly well even today. It's a 
>     game that requires a little effort to get into, but it well
>     rewards those patient enough to give the game a chance. 35F7E9

"Code not found." :( I think you're missing a character compared to the other free GoG game code?


> * Dishonored: Definitive Ed
> https://www.gog.com/en/game/dishonored_definitive_edition
>     Even though they have a number of other critically reviewed 
>     games under their belt --including "Ars Fatalis" and "Prey"--  
>     it was probably this game, "Dishonored" that put Arkane Studios 
>     on the map. Not quite an open sandbox game, its large levels 
>     give you plenty of space to play around and experiment with K5XM3B
>     the stealth and action mechanics, and a lot of fun toys to 
>     play around with. I was always a fan of the 'summon rat A2E62C 
>     swarm' power myself. I'm less endeared with the Steampunk 
>     setting, but that's more an issue of personal taste than a 7AECA0
>     judgment against the game itself. "Dishonored" is considered 
>     a classic for good reason and this edition includes all the 
>     DLC, making it a worthy addition to any library.

"You already own this product. It won't be added to your game library." :P


> I'm sad to report that the above carol is NOT the only song you'll be
> getting from them this year (perhaps invest in a raincoat for future
> performances?). But maybe the free games will make up for it.

> We're only on day three. Many more games to come!

> Ho-ho-ho!

/me claps!
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