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[SteveWinwood]

Grabbed everything I needed.

The only item that wasn't 75% off was the Riptide DLC.

where what how

 

[Li Kao]

Euro Truck Simulator 2 at -66% ($8.49) is an amazing deal people.

Yeah but I might want to transport good in eastern Europe too damnit ! Come to think of it, considering SteamGaf users the dev better put a South America DLC.

 

[JaseC]

where what how

What where how?

 

[SteveWinwood]

Where's what how?

Millionaire dlc

i want

 

[Anteater]

eXceed 2nd vampire rex is kind of fun, might give ikaruga a try when it comes out!

 

[drizzle]

Possibly. He did exit the company in March, which is around the time these deals started popping up like weeds.

Edit: I should note that EA didn't get a new CEO until just last month, but it's not as though the company was captain-less in the interim.

That's why I said "him leaving", not "the new CEO likes steam lolz". Personally, I believe Riccitello was very pro-Origin and anti-everybody else. Without him going "NO FUCK ORIGIN", maybe the sales department was free to promote sales on other digital distribution communities, including bringing Crysis 2 back to steam.

I don't think he would ever allow an EA Humble Bundle to happen, for instance.

Yeah but I might want to transport good in eastern Europe too damnit ! Come to think of it, considering SteamGaf users the dev better put a South America DLC.

That would be crazy, amazing and terrible. More than 90% of Brazil's entire product distribution is made through trucks, on terrible maintained roads and terribly outdated trucks, and I'm not even talking about any other country in the continent. I don't know how close to reality the developers aspire their games to be, but South American Truck Hauling would be something hard to implement, imo.

 

[Dolor]

I'm still not quite sure which side of the fence I fall on. On the one hand, EA deals always shoot up the Steam sales charts (which is based on revenue rather than unit sales), something which is hard to ignore, but on the other, after EA's utterly transparent* song and dance about Valve's change in DLC policy being the reason why it had pulled a couple of its games and wouldn't be releasing any future games on the service, I frankly would not be surprised if the company's current catalogue disappeared from Steam overnight.

* See, EA labelled Valve as the instigator, stating that a recently change in policy made it difficult to maintain a meaningful relationship with its customers. This change? DLC for future games released on Steam would need to be offered through the store, hence EA taking its a couple of its balls to Origin (Crysis 2 and Dragon Age 2, which wouldn't have been affected by the revised policy since they had already been released) and all but abandoning the court. There was a rumour floating around at the time that the actual reason the relationship between EA and Valve had soured was that EA had demanded a larger revenue cut, something Valve flatly refused -- EA's bald-faced lie lends an air of credence to this.

I obviously don't know if EA will put its games back on Steam, but I don't understand the economic model under which the exclusion of Steam makes sense for EA - especially given their recent PC missteps (Simcity and SWTOR) must have put them way below the number of active Origin users they were initially expecting.

At a bare minimum, they should be looking at tiered releases somewhat similar to what happened with Crysis 2. Release day you can only get it through Origin, all DLC is on Origin first. Once that well is dry 6-12 months later, release a GOTY or Ultimate edition on Steam and get all the holdouts and people that they didn't get to with their own marketing.

 

[Milamber]

Yeah but I might want to transport good in eastern Europe too damnit ! Come to think of it, considering SteamGaf users the dev better put a South America DLC.

At least the Going East! DLC is -25% ($9.74).

All under a tidy $20.

 

[Turfster]

Humble Weekly Bundle
cipherprime
Tier 1: 1$

• Splice
• Fractal
• Pulse (android only)

Tier 2: 6$

• intake (no steam key)
• auditorium

 

[dave is ok]

Humble Weekly
Splice
Fractal
Pulse

BTA:
Intake
Auditorium

 

[Deques]

Humble Weekly Bundle
cipherprime
Tier 1: 1$

• Splice
• Fractal
• Pulse

Tier 2: 6$

• intake
• auditorium

Seems like a visual, yet boring, bundle

 

[morningbus]

What where how?

Where were you hit to make Dead Rising DLC seem like a good idea?

How did you retain the fine motor skills required to purchase Dead Rising DLC?

What does it feel like now that the fog has lifted from your mind and you can see that you actually pourchased Dead Rising DLC?

 

[Boss Doggie]

Are the gameshow games good in Steam (then again the only game show game there seems to be WWTBAM)

I mean, is it YDKJ quality? Buzz is shit despite the hype here in GAF.

 

[The_Monk]

Humble Weekly Bundle
cipherprime
Tier 1: 1$

• Splice
• Fractal
• Pulse (android only)

Tier 2: 6$

• intake (no steam key)
• auditorium

Thanks for posting. Will wait for the next one, in 6 days. I've skipped all these (last 3-4) bundles, I'm impressed.

 

[JaseC]

Oh, look, another publisher-specific account system!

Millionaire dlc

i want

The US misses out for some reason. There's a fair bit of it.

Edit: The two games available in the US are separate apps! But they're not discounted.

 

[MMBosstones86]

Humble Weekly Bundle
cipherprime
Tier 1: 1$

• Splice
• Fractal
• Pulse (android only)

Tier 2: 6$

• intake (no steam key)
• auditorium

.

 

[Dolor]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if the EA contingent responsible for their game's sales on Steam is actively trying to undermine the group responsible for Origin. Big company, many fiefdoms.

I would love to see some info on the relative level of revenue for sales they see for the same game at the same price on both Origin and Steam. For older games, I wouldn't be surprised if it's 3:1 or more Steam:Origin.

 

[Milamber]

Where were you hit to make Dead Rising DLC seem like a good idea?

How did you retain the fine motor skills required to purchase Dead Rising DLC?

What does it feel like now that the fog has lifted from your mind and you can see that you actually pourchased Dead Rising DLC?

You do realize you're speaking to JaseC?

 

[Faabulous]

New weekly worth it?

 

[Grief.exe]

Oh, look, another publisher-specific account system!

yay!!!!

 

[morningbus]

You do realize you're speaking to JaseC?

Man has its limits, sir.

 

[JaseC]

Where were you hit to make Dead Rising DLC seem like a good idea?

How did you retain the fine motor skills required to purchase Dead Rising DLC?

What does it feel like now that the fog has lifted from your mind and you can see that you actually pourchased Dead Rising DLC?

I have that warm, fuzzy feeling that envelops me every time my game/DLC count goes up.

 

[nexen]

I would love to see some info on the relative level of revenue for sales they see for the same game at the same price on both Origin and Steam. For older games, I wouldn't be surprised if it's 3:1 or more Steam:Origin.

EA isn't above losing a bunch of money while chasing the promise of massive revenues down the line. They'd be stupid if they were. The trouble is that most people believe Origin will never catch up to Steam to the point where the losses they incur are worthwhile.

 

[Milamber]

Man has its limits, sir.

The man bought Digital Strategy Guides! He has no limits.

 

[morningbus]

I have that warm, fuzzy feeling that envelops me every time my game/DLC count goes up.

I'm pretty sure that's just the blood pooling up in the back of your head.

 

[chronomac]

Someone take it:

Just quote this message and paste the quote in the thread:

I am giving away a Steam key. To enter this giveaway, send a PM to ModBot with any subject line. In the body, copy and paste the entire line below containing the key.

Rules for this Giveaway:
- If the key is already taken you will not receive a reply. Replies may take a minute or two:

Fractal -- MB-E872A8402779E136 - Taken by Cheddahz

 

[Cheddahz]

Someone take it:

Thanks for this....game

 

[C00kie M0nster]

New weekly worth it?

I'm leaning towards no.

 

[Frank Jaeger]

Praise our lord and saviour GABEN! May you find in our pockets the fuel for your miracles!


AMEN! *looks at gaben poster at the altar*

 

[Mengy]

Man I'm hungry for some city/economics game

I have been lately too. I think my only true recourse is to work on my Simcity 4 region this weekend. It's a damn shame that no game in the past ten years has really taken the top city building game's spot from my personal list. Tropico is fun, but I always get bored of it after awhile. Simcity 4 I can always return to and waster far, far too much time...

 

[Joe Molotov]

Man has its limits, sir.

But not JaseC Unlimited Steam Works Edition

 

[Milamber]

I have been lately too. I think my only true recourse is to work on my Simcity 4 region this weekend. It's a damn shame that no game in the past ten years has really taken the top city building game's spot from my personal list. Tropico is fun, but I always get bored of it after awhile. Simcity 4 I can always return to and waster far, far too much time...

Maybe this up and comer might interest you. I certainly can't wait.

 

[Bucca]

Does the Director's Cut of DE:HR have slightly better visuals or is it just me?

 

[PetriP-TNT]

Played some FEZ and Sonic Racing Transformed today... Nothing much to say about either one, FEZ had this stupid Tetris block puzzle that was immediately clear but required something (???, it was buggy as hell) to work but it also had couple of actually clever puzzle ones too. And Sonic Racing was fun as always, I was really stoked to finally unlock Sonichu... I mean Shadow The Hedgehog.


Finally bought Condemned, can't wait to play it, maybe during the weekend. Next week: 100% Deadly Premonition.

 

[JaseC]

I'm pretty sure that's just the blood pooling up in the back of your head.

It sure feels good, though!

 

[Rickenslacker]

Does the Director's Cut of DE:HR have slightly better visuals or is it just me?

There were changes in lighting. It does have its share of weirdness though, just look at the texture on the bottom of the convenience store in that last comparison.

 

[Tagyhag]

Does anyone find it odd that Naruto is releasing in 4 hours and they STILL haven't put up a price? If they see poor sales they have no one to blame but themselves.

 

[Stallion Free]

So according the xbox360achievements.org:

Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD will be coming to the Xbox live Arcade in January as reported yesterday, Ubisoft has confirmed, with a price point set in stone and a discount incentive. If you've already purchased or choose to purchase the Season Pass for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, you'll get 25% off AC: Liberation HD.

Ubi better make the same deal on Steam once the season pass has it's own store entry or recognizes my Gold Edition.

 

[Turfster]

Oh, look, another publisher-specific account system!

Is this required for Oranges?
If it is,

Spoiler

fuck you

Warner

Spoiler

you cunt,

you lost a sale.

 

[Grief.exe]

Does anyone find it odd that Naruto is releasing in 4 hours and they STILL haven't put up a price? If they see poor sales they have no one to blame but themselves.

Nope. Always the consumers fault...or the pirates.

 

[Lain]

I'm only about 50% sure this key will work, but I have no way to test or confirm. I'll make it up to the winner if it doesn't!

Ohhh, I won! I won! Thanks for the giveaway! Key worked perfectly too.

 

[Anteater]

oh man I can't wait to see some screenshots for naruto

 

[Lint21]

More hard to find and incredibly expensive Steam keys:

I am giving away 6 Steam keys. To enter this giveaway, send a PM to ModBot with any subject line. In the body, copy and paste the entire line below that corresponds to the key you want (if you include more than one game, you will be blocked from entering).

Rules for this Giveaway:
- If you are a lurker you are not eligible for this giveaway. You need five or more posts in either the current Steam thread or the previous one to be eligible
- If you won a game from ModBot in the last day, you are not eligible for this giveaway.
- This giveaway is a LIGHTNING raffle. The winners will be selected by random draw 15 minutes after the draw was created. Any games not claimed after that point will be given away first come first serve.
- This giveaway has a manual blocklist. The giver has identified members who abuse giveaways and restricted them from participating.
- If the key is already taken you will not receive a reply. Replies may take a minute or two:

Fairy Bloom Freesia -- MB-B897013553BF8011 - Taken by Alessandro. 3 entrants total.
Ether Vapor Remaster -- MB-C7E255CA542C9B7C - Taken by Tellaerin. 2 entrants total.
Satazius -- MB-726B361BBC184C71 - Taken by Boss Doggie. 1 entrants total.
The Showdown Effect -- MB-6FD9424C202C4EF2 - Taken by Spawn. 1 entrants total.
Two Worlds II -- MB-9A3E89AFFBDD0E2E - Taken by KenOD. 3 entrants total.
Crusader Kings 2 -- MB-ECD734F9AD435800 - Taken by Grief.exe. 5 entrants total.

 

[Leon Belmont]

Oh, look, another publisher-specific account system!



The US misses out for some reason. There's a fair bit of it.

Edit: The two games available in the US are separate apps! But they're not discounted.

If you register WB will give you this batman skin for free (when the games comes out), I don't know if it's consoles only or PC too!

 

[Eanan]

Dull Humble Bundle this week.

I wonder will we ever see this elusive capcom bundle

 

[Grief.exe]

What's the multiplayer like in CK2? Competitive? Cooperative? Both?

If you register WB will give you this batman skin for free (when the games comes out), I don't know if it's consoles only or PC too!

OH MY GOD

 

[def sim]

That's a weird looking Batman.

 

[AkuMifune]

Ohhh, I won! I won! Thanks for the giveaway! Key worked perfectly too.

Sweet! Congrats, I'm playing it now and having a ton of fun with it.

 

[jaundicejuice]

Oh, look, another publisher-specific account system!

If the WBID thing is optional and not required to play Arkham Origins, I'm simply not creating an account. I don't need or want another publisher-specific account thing to manage.

 

[Turfster]

Dull Humble Bundle this week.

I wonder will we ever see this elusive capcom bundle

That was for the Capcom weekend sale on Steam.