doniewhalberg
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Yayyy! Thanks for that update man, grabbed Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 for my partner. She got a lot of play out of Theme Hospital over the last few weeks, but I know she loves the rollercoaster equivalents too.
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Yayyy! Thanks for that update man, grabbed Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 for my partner. She got a lot of play out of Theme Hospital over the last few weeks, but I know she loves the rollercoaster equivalents too.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Hmmmm..... I wonder if I should finally buy RCT3. I hate how it looks, and it doesn't look fun, but I love RCT 1 and 2.
... probably best to skip it again.
... probably best to skip it again.
Minsc
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Best theme park simulator made... it is going to be on next week's list with choice quotes. I'd definitely grab it, I personally find it to look quite nice, and the added aspect of the water parks and animals make it a lot of fun. Runs great, and definitely worth a shot if you liked the others... unless you aren't looking for more, I don't know.
Edit: If nothing else, check out the discussion in this thread (again I guess, since you've already posted in it
), and the screenshots. The community made content really adds a lot to RCT3, and it's the only RCT with expansions that added real gameplay elements too.doniewhalberg
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Damn, you just made me feel real good about that purchase man haha
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Best theme park simulator made... it is going to be on next week's list with choice quotes. I'd definitely grab it, I personally find it to look quite nice, and the added aspect of the water parks and animals make it a lot of fun. Runs great, and definitely worth a shot if you liked the others... unless you aren't looking for more, I don't know.
Edit: If nothing else, check out the discussion in this thread (again I guess, since you've already posted in it
Bah, you convinced me.
Minsc
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Age of Wonders 3: Deluxe Edition is now off pre-order and on to release, and going by the OT, there's some initial hiccups in getting the download to work properly, which hopefully are sorted out soon.
I was going to PM you earlier with the sale but I fell asleep, lol.
I need to boot up RC3 sometime and create some death machines
Dragoon En Regalia
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Skipped Freespace stuff since it's bound to go on sale same time next year. Got Subwar 2050, MDK (has it always looked this dirty in software rendering?), and Descent 1 + 2.
doniewhalberg
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Haha, cheers man, I appreciate it! I set the game up last night, I had to wrestle with it for awhile to try and get it set on 1080p though. Otherwise everything went smoothly.
I'd missed the Enigmatic Hint for this week.
http://instagram.com/p/mFwT8yKf2n/
...finding five discs under a cushion? My first impression, actually, was nothing to do with the main hint, but the fact that I'm sure that opening wall and typeface reminded me of Dragon's Lair.
Given that today is what it is, I'm taking anything I see currently with a hefty pinch of salt, though. Still, the hint's from a few days ago, so might be able to be taken at face value.
http://instagram.com/p/mFwT8yKf2n/
...finding five discs under a cushion? My first impression, actually, was nothing to do with the main hint, but the fact that I'm sure that opening wall and typeface reminded me of Dragon's Lair.
Given that today is what it is, I'm taking anything I see currently with a hefty pinch of salt, though. Still, the hint's from a few days ago, so might be able to be taken at face value.
I *think* the coast is clear, these look legit:
Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe ($3.99, normally $7.99)
Preorder:
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure ($17.99, normally $19.99)
This is the one that got Kickstarted a while back (which was where I got in on it), and the trailer that was released a few months ago looks incredible. Which is to say, a perfect recapturing of the slight cheesiness of 90's era FMV gaming in an HD world. The preorder doesn't have a huge discount, but also comes with the soundtrack and a voucher to download another Tex game of your choice.
Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe ($3.99, normally $7.99)
Preorder:
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure ($17.99, normally $19.99)
This is the one that got Kickstarted a while back (which was where I got in on it), and the trailer that was released a few months ago looks incredible. Which is to say, a perfect recapturing of the slight cheesiness of 90's era FMV gaming in an HD world. The preorder doesn't have a huge discount, but also comes with the soundtrack and a voucher to download another Tex game of your choice.
Sir_Crocodile
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hope the gog codes we get from the kickstarter includes the soundtracks
It's been a long time since I poked at my rewards page, actually, I'd better do something about that!
Weird side-effect: As a result of this, we now have an Atlus game on GoG! Presumably due to existing deals having been made rather than Atlus opening up to GoG, but it's an awfully enticing thought...
Weird side-effect: As a result of this, we now have an Atlus game on GoG! Presumably due to existing deals having been made rather than Atlus opening up to GoG, but it's an awfully enticing thought...
Doesn't that use Source? Would that be a barrier?
Yeah, it does. I know a few source games have been on different digital platforms but I don't know how it is handled currently.
The Incredible Muffin
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Every time I go to GOG to see if I can impulse buy something I get amazed by how overpriced most of their digital games are.
heroes and magic 3 (1999) 9.99$
Theme hospital (1997) 5.99$
Baldurs Gate (1999) 9.99$
The original Thief (1998) 9.99$
Earthworm Jim 1 + 2 (1996) 9.99$ LOL
These are some of the better known titles, they also sell titles that were complete shit its own time going for these prices as well.
Way to overpriced, just leeching of nostalgia.
heroes and magic 3 (1999) 9.99$
Theme hospital (1997) 5.99$
Baldurs Gate (1999) 9.99$
The original Thief (1998) 9.99$
Earthworm Jim 1 + 2 (1996) 9.99$ LOL
These are some of the better known titles, they also sell titles that were complete shit its own time going for these prices as well.
Way to overpriced, just leeching of nostalgia.
Minsc
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Wait for sales? Another way to look at game purchases is by time. HoM&M III may be $10, but that sure as hell isn't overpriced for ~200 hours of gameplay (at that point, the price difference per hour between a $1 title and a $10 one is pretty negligible, especially when you compare them to 8 hour $60 titles).
I guess if you don't play the games you buy, price is more of an issue, but paying $10 for a 200 hour long game and calling it overpriced is questionable to me.
I guess if you don't play the games you buy, price is more of an issue, but paying $10 for a 200 hour long game and calling it overpriced is questionable to me.
The Incredible Muffin
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Wait for sales? Another way to look at game purchases is by time. HoM&M III may be $10, but that sure as hell isn't overpriced for ~200 hours of gameplay (at that point, the price difference per hour between a $1 title and a $10 one is pretty negligible, especially when you compare them to 8 hour $60 titles).
I guess if you don't play the games you buy, price is more of an issue, but paying $10 for a 200 hour long game and calling it overpriced is questionable to me.
You are totally right, IF you actually get the 200+ hours out of it. I hardly think the majority will.
Sure some people still love that game so much and get enough play time out of it. But that does not remove the fact that the game is nearing 20 years old and is sold for ten dollars.
The quality of the game might still be high, but that does not justify the set price point if you ask me.
Wait for sales? Another way to look at game purchases is by time. HoM&M III may be $10, but that sure as hell isn't overpriced for ~200 hours of gameplay (at that point, the price difference per hour between a $1 title and a $10 one is pretty negligible, especially when you compare them to 8 hour $60 titles).
I guess if you don't play the games you buy, price is more of an issue, but paying $10 for a 200 hour long game and calling it overpriced is questionable to me.
That too. The notion that games like Thief, Baldur's Gate and HoMM3 sell due to nostalgia before anything else is utterly ridiculous.
I'm still not seeing the problem. $10 is well within impulse purchase territory for many not to mention that each of those games regularly goes on sale.
The Incredible Muffin
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I'm still not seeing the problem. $10 is well within impulse purchase territory for many not to mention that each of those games regularly goes on sale.[/QUOTE said:
I've noticed that with both GoG and Steam, I find it very hard to quibble too much about prices once they drop below around £10/$15 or so. Which admittedly is perhaps a major reason why my libraries on each are massive, and populated with games I'll never play, but... yeah. I would probably happily pay a tenner for anything I'd have bought on GoG without batting an eyelid.
I bought the Might & Magic 6-pack *ages* ago, and I feel I've got my money's worth from it having only played one game in the pack thus far. Give me an enjoyable experience for £10 and I'll be content.
Well, part of their philosophy is the notion that old games aren't inherently inferior just because they're old!
I don't believe that's how their business model works.
Edit: It has crossed my mind that it's after noon here, but it's not after noon elsewhere in the world, and I know there's many other regions that don't have the noon rule today.
I bought the Might & Magic 6-pack *ages* ago, and I feel I've got my money's worth from it having only played one game in the pack thus far. Give me an enjoyable experience for £10 and I'll be content.
Well, part of their philosophy is the notion that old games aren't inherently inferior just because they're old!
I don't believe that's how their business model works.
Edit: It has crossed my mind that it's after noon here, but it's not after noon elsewhere in the world, and I know there's many other regions that don't have the noon rule today.
Lord British
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You think that's overpriced? Come on dude, it's six dollars.
Personally I'm OK with GoG's prices, though admittedly I usually buy on sale. I buy a good deal of new releases at $5.99 though. That's about £3.70, and I get hours of joy out of the games.
The Incredible Muffin
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Definitely not! Some older games are qualitatively better than many modern games. But I believe value (not perceived value) deteriorates over time. This happens to nearly all products in the world, so why not for digital video games?
Minsc
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If you think the price is high, keep in mind they set prices (as do all stores, Steam, etc) with the intention of putting their games on sale for ~75% off a couple times a year. So if you've waited 20 years to play the game as you say, wait another ~4 months (or less), and you'll probably get it for $1-3 instead.
Edit: Even new games are priced this way, they discounted The Witcher 2 quite often to 60%+ off, and they kept it priced higher so they can do that, rather than just lower the price permanently.
The Incredible Muffin
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This makes sense and I am sure you are right.
They have deteriorated. To $6/$10.
Minsc
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It's not an uncommon perception to have, I see it all the time, go in to threads about the VC, for example, and there's plenty of people shocked they'd sell 8 or 16-bit games for $8 or whatever. But for at least GOG/Steam, the way around that is just to buy stuff on sale (everything goes on sale, and often), if you don't want to play it right away.
And if you need to play it today or tomorrow, a sub-$20 purchase that entertains you for ~10 hours or more is, imo a worthwhile purchase - however such a purchase that sits in a list of games for 5 years is not.
And if you need to play it today or tomorrow, a sub-$20 purchase that entertains you for ~10 hours or more is, imo a worthwhile purchase - however such a purchase that sits in a list of games for 5 years is not.
The Incredible Muffin
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Everybody dont get me wrong!
I see GOG as a celebration of the oldies we all remember dearly.
It is just in my nature to question whatever I see around me. Play devils advocate. I am not trying to hate on GOG, for they provide a valuable service. But like everything, it should be questioned and not accepted blatantly
Anyway, regarding the old gems on GOG, anyone can suggest some games I might have missed?
I see GOG as a celebration of the oldies we all remember dearly.
It is just in my nature to question whatever I see around me. Play devils advocate. I am not trying to hate on GOG, for they provide a valuable service. But like everything, it should be questioned and not accepted blatantly
Anyway, regarding the old gems on GOG, anyone can suggest some games I might have missed?
Minsc
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Everybody dont get me wrong!
I see GOG as a celebration of the oldies we all remember dearly.
It is just in my nature to question whatever I see around me. Play devils advocate. I am not trying to hate on GOG, for they provide a valuable service. But like everything, it should be questioned and not accepted blatantly
Anyway, regarding the old gems on GOG, anyone can suggest some games I might have missed?
Well, if questioning it helped save you money / made you realize everything sold from GOG/Steam goes on sale, I'd say it was very much worthwhile.
As for recommendations, I'm not sure if you follow the thread, but I've been going through all the games on GOG (slowly) and searching for actual impressions posted here at neogaf on the games, and compiling a more detailed list of recommended games, which is linked in the OP (top-right, or here in case you missed it), so that'd be a decent place to start, but it is far from complete.
The Incredible Muffin
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Well, if questioning it helped save you money / made you realize everything sold from GOG/Steam goes on sale, I'd say it was very much worthwhile.
As for recommendations, I'm not sure if you follow the thread, but I've been going through all the games on GOG (slowly) and searching for actual impressions posted here at neogaf on the games, and compiling a more detailed list of recommended games, which is linked in the OP (top-right, or here in case you missed it), so that'd be a decent place to start, but it is far from complete.
Thank you,
to be honest I did come in to have a discussion rather than celebrating oldies.
Will read.
edit: Maybe not the most noble reason, but at least I am honest
Sir_Crocodile
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Genres?
Dragoon En Regalia
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A lot of the ten-dollar releases also come with expansion packs that would otherwise waste your time trying to get running on modern machines consistently. I have no problem with laying down dough for a good game, especially if it means I also get the soundtrack, scanned manuals, and little performance hassle along with that.
Risen and Broken Age are the new releases for Thursday.
Risen is $3.99 for the next 48 hours.
Broken Age Season pass is $16.74 for the next 48 hours. Part 1 is available now, Part 2 will be available later this year.
Risen is $3.99 for the next 48 hours.
Broken Age Season pass is $16.74 for the next 48 hours. Part 1 is available now, Part 2 will be available later this year.
It seems so. I remember seeing Risen being mentioned some time ago in that one thread about unofficially confirmed releases on the GOG forums. Risen 2 was also confirmed, I think.
Oh yeah, Deep Silver is now on GOG with Risen. Killer Is Dead, please!
doniewhalberg
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Damn , I really wish I had the extra cash for this right now
I'm sure there will be more deals though, especially when episode 2 is closer to release.What do people tend to prefer, Risen 1 or 2? I have the 2nd all modded and ready to go, I jsut need to find that spot where it's at the top of the pecking order and I can play it right through. I've seen little to nothing about the first game though. I guess they might want to be getting the catalogue in for the release of Risen 3 in August?
Hopefully some of that THQ pick up will make its way GOG side eventually. Or perhaps some of the daftness of White Gold - Xenos 2 / Precursors
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Yep, that was the only reason I was happy to see Risen. it means Deep Silver is on-board, and practically guarantees Killer is Dead now.
Never actually played Risen, but it's Piranha-Byte, so I'm sure it's janky beyond belief.
Minsc
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You say that like it's a bad thing! Not every game needs to be polished clean for the masses.
Risen is definitely showing up on the recommended list, people love that game (I enjoyed it quite a bit myself too, and it even has EviLore's seal of approval), and liken it to Gothic II, able to stand up with the best of the best open world WRPGs.
Can anyone inform me if the Baldur's Gate collection (1 and 2 complete) when bought together introduces this discount:
http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_2_complete
http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_2_complete
According to GoG form my side, if you buy them together the price is $16.98
Minsc
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I'm seeing them as 8.49 each when bought together for a total of ~$17, as opposed to the normal $20... they do go on sale occasionally for under $5 a piece, or sometimes as a bundle of all the D&D IE games + a few others.
Shows a 14.96% discount if bought together for me (although I already own them anyway).
Many games on GOG have those kind of "series discounts", but they're not going to be anywhere as good as the weekend or special promos.
The DnD games go on sale every ~3 months at up to 80% off.
Yea, but my question is whether it is actually a sale that's on right now or whether it's always been this way when you buy both together.
And Minsc, thanks for info about each game being below $5 a piece. Being in Canada, we still pay a higher price even though the only price listed is in US$. So perhaps I should wait.
Wow. Thanks.
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