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[HoosTrax]

Whelp, just finished Hotline Miami in one sitting.

- One freeze while loading one of the chapters, but otherwise no technical issues
- Personally didn't have any issues with the visual effects that some people have gotten nauseous from
- Playthough clocked in at around 5 hours with a snack break in between
- Kind of game that sucks you in and you keep right on trying after each death
- Some of the collision detection needs work, especially at point blank
- Certain cutscenes are unskippable - very annoying to have to keep watching them after each death
- People who can't appreciate Tarrantino films may be put off by the graphic violence

I liked it a lot, but I did feel like I was fighting the controls somewhat. Maybe I'm just imagining it, but it almost feels like the game has autoaiming (I don't mean the scroll wheel), where the game is trying to wrest control of the reticle away from me when it's near an enemy. Or maybe it's the huge pixels that causes aiming to jump and not be smooth.

 

[Game Guru]

Can't find the actual thread that's from, but I remember reading it (that post) before GW2 launched

Funny thing is that like every other game released on Steam is an MMO now.

 

[SteveWinwood]

Funny thing is that like every other game released on Steam is an MMO now.

Yeah it's not so much business terms that keep stuff off, as it is business terms that I don't like.

 

[graywolf323]

Can't find the actual thread that's from, but I remember reading it (that post) before GW2 launched

but The Secret World is on Steam?

 

[Arsenic]

That's a shame. About the fairy dust and quacking ducks I mean.

A backloggery.com account might help you stay organized and on track, or it might just depress you. I'd also recommend that you start with the adventure game genre-- the games might be longer, but you'll make consistent progress and finish them relatively easily. As opposed to a game like Jamestown, which HLTB clocks at 2 hours 44 minutes but is hard enough that some people never actually finish it.

Very specifically, start with Telltale games. Sam & Max (16 games!), Back to the Future (5 games!), The Walking Dead (I still count it as 5 games!), and bam, there goes a nice chunk of your backlog. Assuming you own any Telltale games.

I have none of the games you mentioned. I own a lot of titles from the 2010 - 2011 sales, so im missing out on the awesome that TWD is. I vowed not to purchase anything for the past year, and while i mostly did okay, I haven't played the games either to clear backlog .

So yeah, Ill try the smaller, shorter games. Then the adventure ones. thanks for the advice!

(Some one get me to the neogaf group please! syndicatestm)

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

He probably means "almost all big MMOs (which are self-aware of their own weight which they can throw around)".

 

[Liferebooted]

He probably means "almost all big MMOs (which are self-aware of their own weight which they can throw around)".

GW2 has less players than a dead wow realm...

 

[Game Guru]

He probably means "almost all big MMOs (which are self-aware of their own weight which they can throw around)".

That explains World of Warcraft, but what about Guild Wars? Personally, I think Steve Winwood has the better interpretation.

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

Oh my fucking God.
While looking some stuff up for my review of Spec Ops: The Line, I discovered that Christopher "Kid" Reid voiced one of the main characters.
Kid! From Kid n' Play! Holy shit!

Bruce Boxleitner is in it too! HOLY BALLS!
FUCKING TRON.

BRB losing my shit.

EDIT: Oh FUCK Dark Souls 2!

 

[Liferebooted]

wtb lower price on Don't Starve.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

GW2 has less players than a dead wow realm...

They recently mentioned they had 2million accounts, but most of them are in Lion's Arch (Ironforge) standing around. Sadly.

 

[JaseC]

wtb lower price on Don't Starve.

It comes with two copies, so you could split the current price with somebody ($6 each).

 

[Joe Molotov]

"Valve has some new business terms that will keep almost all new MMOs off Steam."

Except for, you know, how there's a new one on there almost every week.

 

[RionaaM]

Oh my fucking God.
While looking some stuff up for my review of Spec Ops: The Line, I discovered that Christopher "Kid" Reid voiced one of the main characters.
Kid! From Kid n' Play! Holy shit!

Bruce Boxleitner is in it too! HOLY BALLS!
FUCKING TRON.

BRB losing my shit.

I still haven't finished the game. Died 2 or 3 times at a point late in the game, and I don't feel like replaying that part now, so I'm calling it a day.

I wonder if my decisions have an effect on the story. Will have to replay it to know for sure.

 

[Empty Space]

wtb lower price on Don't Starve.

I'd be willing to split with you.

 

[Salsa]

8 bucks for a stretched version of Triple Town?

 

[Liferebooted]

mt

 

[Liferebooted]

I'd be willing to split with you.

You have a private message.

 

[GK86]

When do the winter sales start?

 

[Mr. Luchador]

3 blasts of the horn from beyond The Wall.

 

[jediyoshi]

bought and redeemed ravaged cause the demo's stuck in my library
annnnd

decide to play it anyway, and then

 

[Caerith]

/\/\

BttF looks like a good candidate for the "Try, Cry, and Fry" initiative. So I agree it could yield a quick reduction to the backlog.

Admittedly, it's not Telltale's strongest offering. But given how short each episode is, you might as well Beat and Delete.

 

[G-Fex]

Bought Orcs must die 2, cause the Demo was quite fun and it was cheap.

 

[Nabs]

bought and redeemed ravaged cause the demo's stuck in my library
annnnd

decide to play it anyway, and then

haha. please let me know if it's the full version. I "bought" it a week or two ago when it was free for the same exact reason.

 

[zkylon]

Anyone wants some Brazen keys? Three hidden in this post.

 

[causan]

Anyone wants some Brazen keys? Three hidden in this post.

Thanks. Got one =)

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Anyone wants some Brazen keys? Three hidden in this post.

Think they're all gone, but thanks for the offer.

 

[zkylon]

Think they're all gone, but thanks for the offer.

Sorry buddy :/

 

[Ledsen]

You can expect me to ask where you got it and how it runs on a modern PC.

Where did you get it? How does it run on Windows 7?

From a flea market, and very well!

 

[Ledsen]

//

BttF looks like a good candidate for the "Try, Cry, and Fry" initiative. So I agree it could yield a quick reduction to the backlog.

I don't know. I played 1,5 episodes and really didn't like it, even though the movies are childhood favorites. The nostalgia didn't help.

 

[Jzero]

bought and redeemed ravaged cause the demo's stuck in my library
annnnd

What Metro theme are you using?

 

[deejay]

Three more keys for Brazen:

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Three more keys for Brazen:

I took the middle one. Thanks.

 

[mannerbot]

Three more keys for Brazen:

Took the first one, thanks.

 

[FlutterPuffs]

WTF.

I just found out what Brazen is. And the thing is I can't even look at the page in my region. How much is it? Or is it just a demo for now?

 

[Chairmanchuck]

I also have two keys for Brazen and one key for Bit.Trip Runner.

If anyone wants one, quote me. I will send a PM, so at least we have people who can say thanks

I just found out what Brazen is. And the thing is I can't even look at the page in my region. How much is it? Or is it just a demo for now?

It is a "prototype" Game from Double Fine. In alpha-status now.

 

[FlutterPuffs]

I also have two keys for Brazen and one key for Bit.Trip Runner.

If anyone wants one, quote me. I will send a PM, so at least we have people who can say thanks

SURE!

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

I'm interested in Brazen because it's Double Fine's take on "Monster Hunter", and I freakin' love Monster Hunter.

Capcom needs to bring MH to Steam.

 

[Jzero]

What Metro theme are you using?

Never mind, found it.

I love it
Sorry Pixelvision.

 

[dreamfall]

I also have two keys for Brazen and one key for Bit.Trip Runner.

If anyone wants one, quote me. I will send a PM, so at least we have people who can say thanks

I would love a Brazen key if you still got 'em! It looks awesome!

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Hunted: The Demon's Forge is $3.99 at Newegg

 

[dreamfall]

Hunted: The Demon's Forge is $3.99 at Newegg

Any word on if it Activates on Steam? It is GFWL but I didn't know.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Any word on if it Activates on Steam? It is GFWL but I didn't know.

Edit: no it doesn't.

 

[dreamfall]

It's Steamworks.

Whoa, thanks- shall pick it up! I played it on the 360/with a friend. It was rough, but an enjoyable romp.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Whoa, thanks- shall pick it up! I played it on the 360/with a friend. It was rough, but an enjoyable romp.

No, wait sorry! I was wrong, it's not Steamworks. I'm still trying to get clarification on it.

Gah, what the heck. My bad, the retail version doesn't even activate on Steam. Weird...

 

[dreamfall]

No, wait sorry! I was wrong, it's not Steamworks. I'm still trying to get clarification on it.

Aha, just submitted an order for it- no worries. For that price, it doesn't matter. Playthrough 2 here we go!

 

[Slightly Live]

Just got my new graphics card this morning - could wait to spend the weekend devouring some of my backlog, all feet up from work.

Wake up to find my Steam account hijacked. Fuck my weekend.

How long does this take to get sorted these days? I was attacked via my email and I've secured that. Bastard went through and took my Origin and UPlay account stuff too and changed all that.

Not the weekend I was hoping for. =/

 

[ElfArmy177]

What are the chances of AC3 being on sale during the next major steam sale (this winter)?

 

[didamangi]

Just got my new graphics card this morning - could wait to spend the weekend devouring some of my backlog, all feet up from work.

Wake up to find my Steam account hijacked. Fuck my weekend.

How long does this take to get sorted these days? I was attacked via my email and I've secured that. Bastard went through and took my Origin and UPlay account stuff too and changed all that.

Not the weekend I was hoping for. =/

Sorry to hear that. If you're using gmail it's a pretty good idea to use their 2 step verification to prevent this from happening again.

Also, according to steam's support page here, be prepared to give them some proof of your purcahse too.

 

[Slightly Live]

Sorry to hear that. If you're using gmail it's a pretty good idea to use their 2 step verification to prevent this from happening again.

Also, according to steam's support page here, be prepared to give them some proof of your purcahse too.

Yeah, I've got all that done. I had my account stolen over 3 years ago and that took a painful five days.

Wondering if it's any faster now - I'd hate to spend the weekend checking the support ticket rather than actually playing.