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As we have talked about constantly over the past couple of years, the PC game industry is moving from a retail business model to one that is centered around digital downloads. One company that believes in that model is Finland-based game developer/publiher RedLynx who reported today that they have sold 1.5 million copies of their games via downloads in 2009.

That includes the PC arcade driving game Monster Trucks Nitro for the PC and Mac platforms along with other games for Xbox Live Arcade and the iPhone. RedLynx plans to release eight to 10 games in 2010 but there's no word yet on how many of those titles will be for the PC.

For their weekend sales dealie, the Steam PC gaming download service has put a ton of games on sale. Let's get to them:

• The racing games Trials 2 and Monster Trucks Nitro have been put in a bundle and are being sold this weekend for just $4.50, an 85 percent cut in their normal price.
• Also for this weekend only all 15 games from casual game developer MumboJumbo are on sale for 50 percent off. In fact you can download Luxor 2 and 7 Wonders II for just 99 cents.
• Flock, the recent Capcom downloadable game, is on sale for 50 percent off this weekend. A new update has also added 12 Steam achievements to the game.
• From now until June 5 you can get Assassins Creed and Splinter Cell: Double Agent for 50 percent off their normal Steam price.
• The classic super hero RPGs Freedom Force and Freedom Force Vs The Third Reich (developed by Irrational Games before they turned into 2K Boston) are now available on Steam. You can buy either game or both in a bundle for 10 percent off their normal price.
• And remember, Unreal Tournament III can be played for free this weekend and the price of the game and of the Unreal game collection are 50 percent off from now until June 7.

About Monster Truck Nitro: "Race, jump and nitroboost your way pass thrilling dynamic levels with your monster trucks. Earn medals and unlock new levels and vehicles."

Download Monster Trucks Nitro Demo (55 MB)
Download Monster Trucks Nitro Demo [Mac] (64 MB)