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STEAM 2013 Announcements & Updates: 6, GFWL: 0 | Number of hours played bugged
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jediyoshi
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Ideally for a setup from a gaming perspective, you'd still want a machine with Windows on it for the time being anyway for streaming. If they're targeting living room setups, their aim was probably never to replace your workhorse's OS.
TouchMyBox
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Mmmmm...
I hope that one of their content partners is Google Play. Having my Google Music All Access available in the steam overlay would be the greatest thing ever.
scorpscarx
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Lol I massively called it multiple times.
Once I can watch Saoirse's filmography from within Steam, my life will be complete.
Edit: "... of over nearly 3000 games" is sloppy writing. Just round the figure down to nearest hundred.
Atraveller
Banned
Linux huh...
Meh Too....
Exactly, Steambox will be a nice HTPC. The PS4 backward compatibility solution but applied to local network, a system running linux that can receive a windows stream.
I'm sorry if I quote myself but I'd like to point on this one.
If major SteamOS features will be available on Steam client as well, what will be the use of SteamOS? :0
So, nothing to be excited about
Not really. It's all for-TV stuff as expected.
TouchMyBox
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But that's a horrible user experience.
Properly-supported and tested wine-ports is the only acceptable usage of WINE in an appliance device.
Jzero
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Faster performance since a bunch of windows stuff won't be running in the background.
Baron von Loathsome
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Saoirse Steam cards.
scorpscarx
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It would have been soo much more interesting if they did the same exact thing with a new distro, but squarely targeting Windows and Drivers and Direct X, instead of... streaming to the living room. I will probably never even try this in a vm now.
They'd obviously show the controller the same time they show the box.
I'd bet on L4D3.
A way for manufacturers to make console like steam boxs without having to pay anything for the OS. A huge shot in the arm for making linux gaming viable. An easy way for those who are afraid of getting into PC gaming to get into PC gaming. A way to stream your windows games from your rig in your den to your steambox under your TV.
Ok, but considering the huge difference between (current) Win and Linux libraries, I'd most likely need a Win PC running to play anyway...
The Super Bob
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These are Shift codes for Borderlands 2 that give exclusive access to new Heads and Skins. They were part of the Gearbox Community Day 2013. I got a free key for it from this here so thought it appropriate to share them here as I won't be using them (I don't play Borderlands 2 anymore).
And once again to Gvaz for the codes, especially as they give free access to Homeworld HD and Homeworld Classic when they are released =)
And once again to Gvaz for the codes, especially as they give free access to Homeworld HD and Homeworld Classic when they are released =)
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Dimitri2401
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For sure they will just be partner with already established services. Europe will be forgotten again (except maybe for GB, where Netflix is available I think).
I knew SteamBox/SteamOS was a battering ram for a Win to Linux conversion of the PC gaming world, but indeed I didn't think of it this way. ^^
It's a given that they would consider usability before providing a wine port. There's already a library of decently compatible, usable games already running in WINE, so they can crowd-source part of the testing that they'd have to do.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I'm actually really excited about the SteamOS news. I already have XBMC set up for streaming media (TV/Movies/Music) but the idea of having a "console" running SteamOS that can stream my Steam library would also be really cool.
I have a HTPC. It runs lots of indie games well, but it's not a gaming machine. I use Windows 7 right now because WMC is a great and easy DVR and the last time I dabbled with MythTV in Linux it was a huge PITA trying to get it working with my tuner. I'll give it another shot in SteamOS.
This changes things for me and is a big deal.
This changes things for me and is a big deal.
derExperte
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DCS World DLC is a weeklong deal, 50% off.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
What's great about Streaming being a fundamental part of the OS is that this allows you to roll your own streaming box if you so desire. You can get a low-power, small-profile linux box for between $25 and $50 and just put the Steam OS on it.
I'm actually more excited for the OS aspect than I thought I would be, as it seems they are putting in a little more work than just rebranding Ubuntu.
I'm actually more excited for the OS aspect than I thought I would be, as it seems they are putting in a little more work than just rebranding Ubuntu.
Thanks for the key!
How do I activate the key?
When I enter it in steam it says code is invalid.
Do I have to do it ingame?
Edit: OK, found out you have to do it ingame.
Right. Monday. The rest of the weekly deals don't seem to be up yet tho.
Huevos de Oro
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Like true gentlemen.
I guess I need to see videos of its implementation and a bit more information on which would these "living room devices" be, to build up a bit of excitement.
I'd say 50% is a mistake as it was 70% off earlier in the month. Well, that or a lesser discount was chosen because it's on sale longer.
As awesome as that would be, with movies and music to seemingly be delivered via existing services, I don't think it's possible.
Yeah I'm not going to use anything that requires streaming. My internet is not good enough to keep a strong and stable connection. Plus any lag at all is a huge downside compared to just playing like normal. I see almost no reason at all to use this announcement over my PC.
That does sound great. My only gripe is latency. Even though I'll probably never notice it, it'll just keeping nagging me in the back of my mind. "That latency..."
While I'm not questioning the usefulness of streaming (my computer is already plugged to the TV...), wouldn't you be using a local network, meaning it'll be as good as your wifi router and not your internet connection?
MMBosstones86
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You basically are going to need a wired connection. I can't stream HD videos from laptop to PS3 which is about 10 feet away.... I can't imagine it will be better stream a game.
It is interesting...but still, I'm thinking you need all wired connections in order to stream competently.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I agree. That's why Valve should announce they're working behind the scenes to secure ports and make porting easier and working to help improve driver performance for Linux.
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MMBosstones86
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