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Steam store for PC has some great game deals

Check out these great deals and price cuts on PC games on the Steam store and download now

Some of these discounts offered by the Steam store are available over the next two days only.Premium
Some of these discounts offered by the Steam store are available over the next two days only.

Not everyone owns a gaming console such as the Microsoft Xbox One or the Sony PlayStation 4, and instead rely on their trusted PC for getting the gaming fix. Similarly, a lot of hardcore gamers swear by PC gaming, since they say the experience is superior because the hardware upgrades are more in their control.

There is good news for such users: the popular Steam games store for PCs has come up with a number of discounts on some popular game titles. Some of these discounts are offered by the Steam store and are available over the next two days only. Time to dust off that credit card, and fire up the broadband connection.

PES 2016

Price: 565 (Earlier price: 1,490)

Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer series popularly known as PES is the closest any football series has come to EA Sports’ FIFA franchise. Its best rendition, the PES 2016 now costs a few hundred bucks less. The visuals are as good as FIFA 16, players look like their real-life counterparts, while the game engine is a lot smoother than before. The game doesn’t have all the popular players, teams and tournaments due to licensing issues, but it is not completely lacking in licensed tournaments. It owns the rights to all UEFA tournaments and teams such as Champions League, Europa League and the upcoming Euro 2016. The interesting bit is you can edit team names. The game requires at least an Intel Core2Duo processor, 1GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 graphics and takes up 9GB of storage space.

Grand Theft Auto V

Price: 1,967 (Earlier price: 2,937)

The latest discount make the popular action arcade game Grand Theft Auto (GTA) V a lot more tempting. The basic gameplay is still the same, the storyline is new and the graphics have improved considerably. The player and environment look almost realistic. Gamers now have access to a wider range of settings, which allow users to tweak the graphics if you have an older PC. The big highlight is the first-person camera mode, which makes it easier for players used to first-person action and shooter games. The game supports 4K play which means you can play it on laptops with 4k resolution displays. The game runs on systems with no less than Intel’s Quad-core 2 CPU with 4GB of RAM and Nvidia 9800GT 1GB graphics and takes up 65GB of storage.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Price: 499 (Earlier price: 999)

If you are looking for a dose of the fantasy world, you can check out the award-winning third-person action game Withcer 3. Set in a fantasy world involving dragons, sea voyages and magic, the game is about its protagonist Witcher’s long journey through multiple kingdoms. The objective is to clear the missions by beating the warriors or animals Witcher encounters on his quest. The gameplay involves hand to sword base combats and a combination of magical spells. The game requires an Intel Core i5 processor, 6GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 graphics at least and 35GB of storage.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

Price: 999 (Earlier price: 1,799)

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate was a major departure in the Assassin’s Creed series in many ways. Instead of the medieval backdrop, the game takes place in 1868 in London. The game is notable for its stunning graphics, free style gameplay and a compelling storyline. The central storyline involves assassination-based missions, where you have to take down key figures in the organised syndicate in London. Horse-driven carriages, tall hats and steam engine-driven trains are some of the key landmarks of the era which has been captured brilliantly. To run it, you need a PC with at least Intel i5 processor, 6GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce 660 graphics.

Tron Run

Price: 169 (Earlier price: 565)

Based on the futuristic space movie Tron, the game Tron Run is a third-person endless runner game. It is more of a fun game where the player’s objective is to travel as far as they can until they crash against obstacles. The fun part is that you don’t have to run throughout the game. You can also ride a bike, sprint and even fly with the help of digital wings. The gameplay is challenging and involves over 32 levels. The graphics are brilliant and the game takes up 5GB of space after storage. It requires Intel Quad-core processor with 8GB RAM to render the game properly. The game doesn’t require a dedicated graphics card, which means it can run on low-configuration devices as well.

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Published: 01 Jun 2016, 01:19 PM IST
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