Funny you say that as I was over there the other day to change my bloody password of all things and there was a big banner to preorder Battlefield 4 through the Uplay store for what is an Origin only game. Bastards are joining forces is what.
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Funny you say that as I was over there the other day to change my bloody password of all things and there was a big banner to preorder Battlefield 4 through the Uplay store for what is an Origin only game. Bastards are joining forces is what.
toddhunter
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There is a long history of failed digital distribution platforms with GFWL being the latest to die.
When they do you are pretty much out of luck unless individual publishers decide to be nice.
DarkSoul520
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In my dreams, everyone just gives in to Steam's inevitable dominance.
toddhunter
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That wouldn't be a good thing and I'm pretty happy with the state of play of things at the moment.
If EA or Ubisoft start making games I want to play it might be an issue, but there doesn't seem to be any danger of that.
I feel like they could make so much more money if they would just give in.
I sure as hell don't buy their games anywhere NEAR full price and wait until I can pick them up below $15.
DarkSoul520
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Camel Master
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The way Ubisoft makes some games is just frustrating, I can't believe how they can think "yeah, let's add tons of boring repetetive stuff" is a good thing. I still like Assassin's Creed series somewhat, I've even played through AC2, ACB and ACR. AC1 was just terrible to play, while impressive for its time for graphics and stuff. Have been playing AC3 for 5 hours now, and I can see why it hasn't been received well. It's insulting with it's "walk 5 meters, watch a scripted event, wait until the game loads, walk another 5 meters". But I will continue it, and make a final judgment when I get to Connor and stuff. It will be seen if I can make it through, not touching the side stuff though, that I only did in AC2 and now I'm burnt out of that.
Also Far Cry series is even more horrible. I tried FC2 but it was unplayable to me, game had nothing to offer expect borefest. FC3 seems like a totally better game in mechanics and graphics but wouldn't buy it, got it free in PS+ tho.
So yeah, won't touch Watch_Dogs either until it's bargain price or reviews/players confirm it's not like AC/FC. Because it looks just like that, lifeless borefest with just enough interesting content and gameplay that you want to play it.
Rayman Origins and Legends are a nice exception though, fortunately.
And yeah...while dominance can be bad, I'd prefer uPlay and Origin to die as well. Won't be happening in the near future, I think they'll try to push them even harder in upcoming years.
Also Far Cry series is even more horrible. I tried FC2 but it was unplayable to me, game had nothing to offer expect borefest. FC3 seems like a totally better game in mechanics and graphics but wouldn't buy it, got it free in PS+ tho.
So yeah, won't touch Watch_Dogs either until it's bargain price or reviews/players confirm it's not like AC/FC. Because it looks just like that, lifeless borefest with just enough interesting content and gameplay that you want to play it.
Rayman Origins and Legends are a nice exception though, fortunately.
And yeah...while dominance can be bad, I'd prefer uPlay and Origin to die as well. Won't be happening in the near future, I think they'll try to push them even harder in upcoming years.
I have never used it on pc, was too lazy to remember my password lol
Does it suck now? I hope it gets better when it's time for me to use it for 1 or 2 games I want to play.
ussjtrunks
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Is it possible to put images in steam big picture for the origin games
toddhunter
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Ubisoft make some decent games outside their open world titles, I just personally don't like them much.
You're not looking forward to their open world stalking and chasing simulators?
One has covered wars, ya know?
So that one. Daddy's little girl is not as good.
(And they both use Games for Windows Live so...)
TouchMyBox
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It breaks Big Picture Mode for no reason, so it's pretty bad.
That would be a respectable opinion if Rayman wasn't a thing.
toddhunter
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I think Rayman is great...but I just can't bring myself to like it. I have tried plenty of times but it just doesn't click.
TouchMyBox
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I know that feel.
Sometimes it feels more like a collectable-finding game that has platforming in it rather than a platforming game with collectable-finding in it.
toddhunter
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I know that feel.
Sometimes it feels more like a collectable-finding game that has platforming in it rather than a platforming game with collectable-finding in it.
I know I'm on shaky ground with this one, but I actually really like Rayman Jungle Run on the iphone. I'd like to see them make a full scale auto-run title because I think that is the best angle it works from.
I'd buy that.
An xwing/Tie fighter game would be ... conflicting.
It is. It's being made by DICE so it's 100% gonna be Origin.
So give into Origin, it isn't as bad as the Steam crazies in this thread make it out to be.
Now... Uplay... they have a point on that one.
SteveWinwood
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how many wallpapers can i get with origin
point uplay
point uplay
Joe Molotov
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uPlay at least lets me pretend to own my games on Steam, which works as long as I don't install them.
PixyJunket
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More please.
More please.
Fun game. I've been trying to figure out some of the achievements in each world like the ice one. I've been stumped. D:
Unknown Worlds is teasing something big for Natural Selection 2. We'll know more tomorrow.
http://unknownworlds.com/ns2/tune-in-for-something-big/
http://unknownworlds.com/ns2/tune-in-for-something-big/
DarkSoul520
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Very nice, I need to get that game.
More please.
How long did it take to complete?
Tesseract
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BUS ;0
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Mmm yes brother, let the brutal difficulty take you to places long forgotten
PixyJunket
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The two that got me the most were Crypt Room 5 and Electric Room 3.
The ice ones are easy!
C'mon, you can do them on your own.
Ice Room 4 - You can use the goat and mouse to hit the switches, leaving five ice blocks in the room.
Ice Room 5 - Find a high spot, then jump, air dash and double jump to the button.
Steam says five hours, maybe an hour was idling or away.
Tesseract
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grizzly zombie hoards seeping out the pipes, hungering for guts and bone. s'ok, i'm jacked on stimulants and canned meat.
please god let me die a painless death.
Huh? The Ice one for 4 is finishing without hitting the mask switches, at least I thought it was. Hm, maybe I need to re-look at it.
Not hardcore enough. Your hair should be growing hair.
I H8 Memes
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Well it finally happened. Never thought it would happen to me but it did. Saw an interesting game called Sacred Citadel so I go to the Steam page for the game so I can either buy it or add it to my wishlist. Yup, I already own it.
PixyJunket
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Laziness
Beat Frozen Cavern Room 4 with 5 Ice Blocks remaining.
Alternate Path
Beat Frozen Cavern Room 5 without touching any of the Skull Switches.
More please.
2 is out soon afaik
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
It's been in a few bundles at this point I believe so you probably didn't mean to buy it the first time! Hahaha
PixyJunket
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Most excellent, thanks for that.
I would like to see more Commodore 64 style platformers overall, single-screen platformers with lots of conveyor belts, switches, pulleys, keys, etc.
More of those, less of the "so ultra hard" stuff.
jediyoshi
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jaundicejuice
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All DmC DLC is mine. Intended to only buy Vergil's Downfall but the superficial packs were so cheap that everything added up to costing less than half the price of buying Vergil's Downfall at its regular price.
Is it good for newbies? I'm really bad at these games.
toddhunter
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It'll take maybe two hours to get through the worlds your first time.
Well done on all the achievements. I agree it is nice to play a puzzle game where you keep making steady progress.
jaundicejuice
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Civ V may at first look intimidating but it's super easy to get into. Just start playing the game on Settler and work your way up the difficult levels when you feel comfortable.
It surprisingly easy to get into. It's all fairly straight forward from the start and because of nature of the game you get progressively introduced to new things. The turn-based aspect of the game also allows you to take things in and think things through at your own pace.
I have never really played any turned based strategy games, but I'm really liking what I'm seeing so far.
Baron_Calamity
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SteveWinwood
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Yes, very much so. A great introduction to the genre.
roosters93
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More please.
What game's this?
It is pretty good. The UI is very helpful and Civ doesn't have a huge amount of depth so once you invest a little time in learning the basics you're pretty much set and learning anything new is straightforward.
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