UPDATE: Unknown to me at the time of this writing, it appears that the Humble Indie Bundle guys merely set to requirement to activate the first bundle to whatever the overall average is. As of now it costs $7.43, but expect that to rise incrementally over the remainder of the bundle’s life.

Well this is certainly and interesting turn. In an attempt to get their average price per bundle up the Humble Indie Bundle guys are now offering the first Bundle for free to anybody who pays more than $7.37 (the current average) for the second Humble Indie Bundle. Basically, this ups your haul from 5 games to 11 (World of Goo, Aquaria, Gish, Lugaru HD, Penumbra Overture, Samorost 2).

I gotta say, I’m impressed with the way these guys handle this bundle. I mean, above and beyond a normal level of “impressed.” They move fast and they’re constantly thinking about their next move to increase awareness of the bundle.

Anyway, so there you have it, pay more than  $7.37 and get 11 games instead of 5. That’s a great deal.

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If you’re one of the many who have already purchased and/or donated your chosen price to the excellent Humble Indie Bundle promotion, check your email. Amanita Design apparently was feeling a bit left out and decided the best way to remedy the situation was to join the party late instead of never. Those who have purchased already will find a new email from Wolfire Games that contains a download code for Amanita’s excellent puzzle sequel Samorost 2, a nice extra gift to an already fantastic deal.

The title has been added to the whole bundle from here on with the offer supposedly ending sometime early this week (no actual end date was announced.) With how things are going–so far $678,000 has been raised in all–perhaps an extension is called for this oh humblest of indie bundles.

For those who have yet to grab it, what is your malfunction maggot? If you don’t have any money right now just buy low and donate later, I’m sure the developers will understand! Unless you own all the games and don’t have any friends who like an awesome gift there’s no reason for anyone not to participate.

Amanita Design, developer of the acclaimed tale of a robot game Machinarium, has released their new adventure title Samorost2 onto Steam for only $5. Amazingly, the new game has been given a half-off launch sale which brings the game all the way down to $2.50 for a limited time.

The sequel to the award winning free web game Samorost1 brings an adventure full of odd creatures and locations with a beautiful soundtrack by Tomas “Floex” Dvorak.

The 50% off sale goes through Wednesday, December 16.