Steals & Deals: Virtual Families, Alabama Smith, Escape the Museum and more!

• Alawar: This week’s $1.99 bargain bin deals are Alabama Smith in Escape from Pompeii, Emerald Tale, and JoJo’s Fashion Show 2 – Las Cruces.
• Big Fish Games: Echoes of the Past: Royal House of Stone is $2.99 until Monday. Use coupon CATCH299 at checkout.
• GamersGate: It’s Strategy Week on GamersGate with up to 87% off select titles. Click here to see all 53 specials.
• GOG.com: Save up to 40% off on select titles including Realms of Arkania and Spellforce Platinum until Aug. 26.
• Realore: If you’re a registered user (i.e. Realore club member), you’ll get 400 Realore gems when you buy Roads of Rome, which is worth two free games from Realore.
• Sandlot Games: Sandlot’s free game of the week is Tradewinds 2.
• Steam: This week’s specials include 17% off Riven: The Sequel to Myst and realMyst and 10% off when you preorder Worms Reloaded, which is launching Aug. 26.
• WildTangent: From now until Sept. 30, get 50% off on 10 games including FATE: Undiscovered Realms, Jane’s Zoo, Deep Blue Sea, My Kingdom for the Princess, Escape the Museum and Virtual Families when you use coupon code SAVEHALF at checkout.
• Youda Games: Paradise Beach is 75% off.

We also have a couple of neat contests to remind you about:

• Family Fun Month at Playrix: Send photos of you and your family playing a Playrix game, or have your kids write about their favorite Playrix game or character. Winners get a Playrix baby dragon! Click here for the details.
• Dream Day Bring Your Romance to Life: Submit your love story to I-play for a chance to be featured in the next Dream Day game. Click here for the details.

Erin Bell