Rather than go the “make up a fake game/product/service” route that so much of the game industry takes on April Fool’s Day, Valve instead put together an indie bundle and heavily discounted it, making those who didn’t buy it fools in the process. It’s what we like to call “the old switcheroo.”
Including Joystiq Game of the Year awardee Super Meat Boy, terror simulation Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Gaijin Games’ synesthetic masterpiece Bit.Trip Beat, “The Potato Sack” drops all 13 games by 75 percent off their normal asking prices (or 50 percent when purchased a la carte). Considering that all of those games would normally cost around $160 if you bought them individually, you’re looking at a savings of approximately $120. Also, you’ll do untold wonders for your invaluable indie cred. And hey, if none of that does it for you, there’s a potato hat for Team Fortress 2 included.
Also of note, each of the bundle’s games have been modified with a potato-themed update — head to the gallery below for a look at Super Meat Boy and Bit.Trip Beat’s starchy additions.
Update: Added AaAaAA!! — A Reckless Disregard for Gravity to the gallery, courtesy of NoodleGunshot.
[Thanks Joseph Leakey!]
Gallery: Indie April Fools 2011
Steam offering 13 indie games (including Super Meat Boy!) for 75% off originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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