Vancouver Entertainment Deals

If you have $5 in spare change lying around, you might want to head on over to Steam where they've put a very good indie game on sale. This week's Midweek Madness promo is Limbo for $3.99 US. Though it's worth the price of admission at $9.99 US, getting it for 60% off the cost is certainly a steal.

Released on Xbox Live Arcade in 2010, Limbo earned a ton of awards including: IGN Best of 2010, IGN Reader's Choice, GameSpot Best of 2010 Winner, 2010 Game of the Year at GameTrailers and many more. The PC version is rated just as highly and you'll spend hours exploring the land of Limbo as a boy running, jumping and solving puzzles in search of his lost sister.

As with all Steam games, it's available for digital download only.

The deal is on until Thursday at 7pm EST.

Father's Day is coming up and Black's is celebrating by giving away a free 4x6 portrait until June 17. Black's usually runs this promotion during most holidays so it's no surprise to see them bringing it back for Father's Day. As always, there's no purchase necessary and all you have to do is go to your nearest Black's, take a seat and smile! The free photo will be printed on a Father's Day themed boarder as well which really makes this as simple as possible.

For more information, you can check out the Black's blog here.

The freebie is only available in-store until June 17.

This week, a group of game developers have come together to celebrate indie games and the ability for developers to set their own prices. Right now until June 1, a huge selection of games have had their prices cut in the Because We May sale.

The sale covers games for a wide variety of platforms, including iOS, Mac, Android, Steam, Windows and Linux.

Some highlights include award-winning games such as World of Goo, Fieldrunners, Gish, Osmos, Great Little War Game, Super Meat Boy and more.

This sale is running now through June 1. For the full list of games included in the sale, visit the Because We May website.

Forum user umadbrah found a great deal on the Jurassic Park box set over at Amazon.co.uk. Right now, you can get the Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy on Blu-ray for £9.98, which translates to about $21 CAD. Considering that the set is selling for $59.99 on Amazon.ca right now, this is a pretty good deal.

Although the Blu-rays are region free, some of the reviews note that the download codes for the digital copies only work in the UK.

The box set includes Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III. It also includes Return to Jurassic Park, a six-part documentary featuring interviews with the cast, filmmakers and Steven Spielberg, several "making of" featurettes, visual effects features, deleted scenes and more.

If you want more adventure in your order, you might want to consider picking up Jean-Michel Cousteau's Film Trilogy while you're there. The set includes Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D versions of Dolphins & Whales, Sharks and Ocean Wonderland.

You won't see the prices we've listed above until you are into the checkout process (where VAT is removed since your order is presumably to Canada). Note that there is the possibility of having to pay duties. However, based on previous deals from Amazon.co.uk, we would not expect those fees to exceed 13% of the item cost. Brokerage fees, if charged, will vary by courier/delivery method. Even in worst case scenarios though, you should be still be beating current North American prices by a comfortable margin.

An oldie but a goodie has once again popped up on Amazon.ca. PlayStation 3 owners who wanted to invest in the Move peripherals but never found the right deal might want to check this one out. Right now, you can pick up the LittleBigPlanet2 Special Edition Move Bundle for $69.95 with free shipping. Quantities are limited and they do move pretty quickly so you'll want to jump on this one while you can.

This is one of the better Move bundles on the market simply because it comes with a pretty decent game and all the peripherals you'll need to get started. It includes one copy of LittleBigPlanet 2 Special Edition, one Move Controller, one Navigation Controller and one Eye Camera. Individually, you're looking to pay a lot more than $69.99 for the set so this is a good value buy, at the very least.

The deal is live now and ships free.

If you're a fan of the TV show Community, you'll like this offer from Amazon.ca! Right now Season One and Season Two are each $16.99. If you buy them together, you'll meet the $25 threshold for free shipping.

If you haven't seen the show, it's worth checking out (at least in the opinion of this RedFlagDeals.com editor)! You can watch the first season on Netflix if you're not interested in buying the DVDs.

Visit Toys R Us and Babies R Us this week for half-price deals on tricycles, play tents, strollers and more. Check out the complete Toys R Us flyer here and the Babies R Us flyer here, highlights include:

• Step2 Prima Mini Traxx Tricycle - $49.97, was $99.99
• Step2 Neat and Tidy Cottage - $109.97, was $219.99
• Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Market Playset - $19.97, was $39.99
• First Act Sunburst 30" Acoustic Guitar - $24.97, was $49.99
• Thomas and Friends Thomas the Tank Playville - $39.97 was $79.99
• Sizzlin Cool Adirondack Table and Chair Set - $14.97, was $29.99
• Rawlings 21" 5-Piece Hockey Goalie Set - $24.97, was $49.99
• Babytrend Expedition Swivel Jogger-Sonic - $99.97, was $199.99
• BabyBjorn Potty Chair - $19.97, was $39.99
• Disney Baby Einstein Neptune Activity Saucer - $64.97, was $129.99
• Safety 1st Digital 1st Audio Monitors - $37.47, was $74.99

Flyer prices are valid until May 31, unless otherwise noted.

June is almost here, and with that comes perfect cycling weather! June is traditionally Bike Month across the country and a number of major cities are taking part. Here's a roundup of free events to look forward to:

• Vancouver: Bike To Work Week runs May 28-June 1. Each day, there will be "Commuter Stations" set up around the city where you can take advantage of free refreshments, bike mechanic services and chances to win prizes. By registering for Bike To Work Week and logging your trips, you also get entered to win daily prizes.
• Edmonton: Throughout the month, there are lots of events taking place. On Fridays at 7AM, there will be breakfasts at various restaurants around the city. Each Wednesday from 4-6PM, they will be hosting "Mocktails on the Bridge" at Ezio Faraone Park, where you can have a drink and get your bike tuned up. Other events planned for the month include a bike-in movie night, bike art workshops, bike salons and more. For the full calendar of events, visit the Bikeology website.
• Toronto: Bike Month kicks off on May 28 with the Group Commute and Pancake Breakfast. Groups of commuters will be meeting at a series of city and community start points, then converging at Yonge and Bloor for a ride down to City Hall. If you participate in the ride, you'll receive a free Bike Month t-shirt and enjoy a free pancake breakfast at City Hall. There are dozens of events running through the month, including group rides, free pancake breakfasts, used bike sales, free bike repairs and more. Visit the Toronto Cyclists Union website for the full calendar of events.
• Montreal: Montreal Bike Fest runs from May 27-June 3. Though the Tour de l'Île and Tour la Nuit events require registration, they are hosting "Operation Bike To Work" on May 30, which appears to be free. From 7AM-6PM, there will be bike tune ups, used bike collection stations, and more at Parc La Fontaine.
• Halifax: Bike Week runs through June 3, with events organized by local organizations and stores. Mountain Equipment Co-op is hosting Bike To School Day on May 30, and from 7-9AM, they will be providing a free pancake breakfast at the MEC on Granville Street and on Macdonald Bridge. Moksha Yoga Halifax is also hosting a free yoga class for cyclists on June 1.

For those of you looking to kill some time with video games, Toys "R" Us has a 1/2 sale on with some very good titles on sale. The deals are available online and in-store even if the website doesn't necessarily have a link to the particular game -- which we've found to be the case. The details are featured in this week's flyer which you can see here. The games on sale include:

• Batman: Arkham City (PS3) - $24.97 (Reg. $49.99)
• Assassin's Creed: Revelations (PS3) - $19.97 (Reg. $39.99)
• Steel Diver (3DS) - $19.97 (Reg. $39.99)
• Resistance Dual Pack (PS3) - $19.97 (Reg. $39.99)
• Gears of War 3 (360) - $29.97 (Reg. $59.99)
• Fable 3 (360) - $17.47 (Reg. $34.99)
• Kinect Sports: Season 2 (360) - $24.97 (Reg. $49.99)
• Rabbids Alive and Kicking (360) - $14.97 (Reg. $29.99)

Of the games on sale, Batman: Arkham City, Gears of War 3 and the Resistance Dual Pack are probably the ones you want to add to your collection if you don't have them already. The consensus on Arkham City is that it's one of the best superhero games ever made while Gears of War 3 and Resistance feature entertaining single-player campaigns with solid multiplayer options that should increase their replay value.

The deals are live now but expire on May 31. Selection will vary by store.

Get reading (or listening) this summer with these latest promotions from BookCloseouts.com. For a limited time you'll save 50% off their already reduced prices on all travel and audio books.

There are more than 2000 travel titles and 1000 audio titles to choose from, here's a look at just a few:

• How to Change Someone You Love: Four Steps to Help You Help Them, audiobook - $3.99, list price $29.99
• Voyage of the Dawn Treader (The Chronicles of Narnia) (Unabridged), audiobook - $3.99, list price $19.99
• Frommer's Irreverent Guide to New Orleans (3rd Edition) - $2.49, list price $12.99
• Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand - $2.49, list price $13

Prices on BookCloseouts.com are listed in US dollars, but orders ship from within Canada so no additional taxes or duties will be due upon delivery.

We've covered this particular freebie in the past, but it's too good not to share again every now and then. If you play a musical instrument, make sure you check out IMSLP.org, also known as the Petrucci Music Library for free music scores and sheet music. It's a huge virtual library of public domain music.

There are scores and sheet music for classical music, opera, non operatic-vocals, and more! In total, there are over 190,000 scores that are completely free. The site also has music books and recordings of music available.

Whether you're a student, teacher, or just a music lover, this is a great resource. Make sure you check it out!

If you have a bunch of digital pictures that are just waiting to be printed, Shoppers Drug Mart has a pretty good deal you could definitely use to your advantage. For a limited time, you can get 4x6 prints for just $0.10 each - down from $0.19 each and a pretty good incentive to dig up some old photos and get them reprinted for family and friends.

We've seen similar promotions at other retailers but sometimes there are minimums and maximums set which makes it difficult to abide by. Here, you can get any amount of photos printed at $0.10 each which means you're not confined in your selection.

The deal is live now but will expire on June 1, 2012. For more information, you can check out the link here.

If you haven't watched The Lord of the Rings in its entirety yet, Amazon.ca has a great deal on the extended edition trilogy box set you might be interested in. Right now, they've put the Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition on sale for $40. Normally, this set retails for around $60 so adding it to your collection for $40 isn't too bad of a deal.

In addition to the extra commentary, there's a around 2 hours of extra footage incorporated between the three films. Fans of the series who haven't picked this up yet will definitely want to now before stock runs out.

Free shipping is available.

Thanks to Archane for sharing this one with us.

If your DVD rack seems a little incomplete, Amazon.ca has some pretty good deals on the Seinfeld franchise you might be interested in. Right now, Amazon has put all nine seasons of the hit comedy on sale between $10 and $16 each. While some would rather prefer having the complete set at one price, this deal would be great for those who started but never finished their collection or for those who don't necessarily need the collectors packaging or extras.

• Seinfeld: Seasons 1 and 2 - $12.75
• Seinfeld: Season 3 - $12.49
• Seinfeld: Season 4 - $11.86
• Seinfeld: Season 5 - $15.09
• Seinfeld: Season 6 - $15.82
• Seinfeld: Season 7 - $11.86
• Seinfeld: Season 8 - $12.73
• Seinfeld: Season 9 - $12.02

Some of the DVD's are already sold out but that doesn't mean you still can't place an order. If you're not in dire need of the DVD's and don't mind waiting a month or two, you should definitely jump on the deal.

Amazon offers free shipping on orders over $25.

Thanks to Archane for pointing this one out!

If you're in the market for a standalone 3D monitor and thought the price of the PlayStation 3D Bundle was a bit too high at launch, now would be a good time to head over to EB Games where they've got a pretty good sale on right now. For a limited time, you can pick up the PlayStation 3D Display Bundle, an extra pair of PlayStation 3D Glasses and MLB 12: The Show for $249.99. While the reviews for the display at launch were a little off-putting, these extras and a reduced price might just be enough to warrant a purchase.

Separately, you're looking to pay quite a bit more as the display bundle itself costs around $400. Add to the fact that it runs at 1080p 240Hz, is 3D ready and features SimulView, and you've got a pretty decent external monitor even without factoring in the extras. For more on the display, you can head over to the PlayStation website where they have the full details.

Some forum members have pointed out EB Games locations only giving them a choice of either MLB 12: The Show or the extra pair of 3D glasses. The EB Games website, however, clearly states "ALL FOR ONLY $249.99" so you should definitely print out the homepage or have it bookmarked on your phone just incase you run into the same situation.

The deal ends on May 31.

Thanks to redstars for pointing this one out!