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[Pudge]

Battlefield 3 is complete isn't it? That's not on Steam. Then again, none of the Battlefield titles are, unlike Mass Effect.

At this point, I doubt it. Origin has enough traction to sustain themselves on their own distribution platform.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24960/
and
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24860/

 

[neoism]

Pretty sure those are old patch notes.

http://community.wbgames.com/t5/Support-for-PC/Updates-on-Support-Latest-Updates/m-p/41975/thread-id/3469

 

[Sajjaja]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/24960/
and
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24860/

OH SHIET. Whelp, I had a strong feeling in my brain that I was spreading misinformation but I did it anyways D:

My point still stands though.

 

[MMBosstones86]

Enjoy it.

The sequel for Sleeping Dogs is going to be multiplayer only. The new direction Square is taking its Western pro

Ugh. This makes me so sad. Playing again thinking, "damn this game needs a sequel". And then I remember Square is going to bury it.

 

[Pudge]

OH SHIET. Whelp, I had a strong feeling in my brain that I was spreading misinformation but I did it anyways D:

My point still stands though.

Yeah I agree. EA is too invested in getting people to use Origin to release their games elsewhere. It'd be nice for them to put out BF3 on Steam once 4 gains a foothold and stops being broken, but other than The Sims they don't put out ANYTHING on Steam anymore, so it's probably a lost cause.

 

[JakeD]

hey guys whats the file you should backup to ensure offline mode will work properly?

google says "winui.gcf" but im not seeing it anywhere...im assuming an update moved it or changed the name?

 

[MNC]

Random question:

The reason EA games were yanked from Steam, supposedly, was that EA didn't like Steam's updating policies and thus titles like Crysis 2 got pulled. When Crysis 2 had all DLC put out in the maximum edition, it was restored and put back on Steam.

I'm wondering, knowing this, if there's any chance of Mass Effect 3 ever coming to Steam?

A Game of the Year edition for a Game of the Year

 

[I H8 Memes]

Random question:

The reason EA games were yanked from Steam, supposedly, was that EA didn't like Steam's updating policies and thus titles like Crysis 2 got pulled. When Crysis 2 had all DLC put out in the maximum edition, it was restored and put back on Steam.

I'm wondering, knowing this, if there's any chance of Mass Effect 3 ever coming to Steam?

I dont think we will see another 1st party EA game on Steam until Origin is dead. Which will happen eventually. Just remember that everytime you buy a game that requires Origin, Uplay, Rockstar social club, etc, that you are only renting those games.

 

[bobnowhere]

A couple from Bundlestars

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


Spacechem -- MB-E16105FF16382386 - Taken by KenOD
Planets Under Attack -- MB-8AF8B1F4880032F8 - Taken by jediyoshi

 

[Grief.exe]

The Crysis games were also EA Partners releases, while Mass Effect, Battlefield, and SimCity are wholly owned by the publisher.

That is why I am still holding out hope that Respawn self-publishes Titanfall on Steam similarly to the way it was done with Kingdoms of Amalur.

 

[Pudge]

I dont think we will see another 1st party EA game on Steam until Origin is dead. Which will happen eventually. Just remember that everytime you buy a game that requires Origin, Uplay, Rockstar social club, etc, that you are only renting those games.

I mean, technically, it's the same with Steam. Steam is just a more stable platform that won't be erased from the face of the Earth by the whims of a new CEO looking for a "new direction" or something.

That is why I am still holding out hope that Respawn self-publishes Titanfall on Steam similarly to the way it was done with Kingdoms of Amalur

Ugh. Now I have that hope as well! And I'm still waiting for Halo Trilogy! I will never be satisfied.

 

[FloatOn]

I don't know why I didn't buy the Chivalry Deadliest Warrior on launch. I fixed that mistake tonight.

Anyway, I'm further along in Witcher 2 now and I'm having a much better time although...

Spoiler

The Kayran boss fight. Why are there QTE in this game? I thought CD Projekt RED was above this.

 

[almostheathen]

OH SHIET. Whelp, I had a strong feeling in my brain that I was spreading misinformation but I did it anyways D:

My point still stands though.

Wow what happen to that studying? Jaja you need a Scoresse avatar too.

 

[BendingUnit]

Sweet I got Knights and Merchants from Modbot. Thanks JaseC!

 

[jediyoshi]

I dont think we will see another 1st party EA game on Steam until Origin is dead. Which will happen eventually. Just remember that everytime you buy a game that requires Origin, Uplay, Rockstar social club, etc, that you are only renting those games.

Depending on how it registers to the other service's account, you could just as easily see it as an extra contingency for your DD collection in the case that Steam is the one that goes kaput. If it's only on Steam, then there's completely nothing to fall back to unless you initially bought it elsewhere with a spare DRM free copy.

 

[Grief.exe]

Spoiler

The Kayran boss fight. Why are there QTE in this game? I thought CD Projekt RED was above this.

CDProjekt Red games are always horrible in the beginning.

 

[Sajjaja]

Wow what happen to that studying? Jaja you need a Scoresse avatar too.

Quiet you!

Here's some more J-metal/pop that I'm addicted to.

BABYMETAL - line!

 

[TheSeks]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/259210/ <---OH MY GOD. I LOVE YOU RIGHT NOW SEGA.

Shakespeare typing in Typing of the Dead? YESSSSSSS.

 

[cicero]

Yeah I said fuck it and used a guide for most of that game. Stunning visuals though and the story was worth experiencing.

The story and atmosphere were fantastic. I didn't even mind the puzzles back in 1995, I had a much different reaction recently though. I can't tell if my tastes and expectations have been refined or if I have unconsciously shifted into more of an inferior impatient hand holding mode.

 

[jediyoshi]

A couple from Bundlestars

Thanks! ^^

 

[SteveWinwood]

Wow what happen to that studying? Jaja you need a Scoresse avatar too.

West Virginia

 

[Atraveller]

Don't see an Origin thread so figured I'd ask here. Are Origin keys region restricted at all?

No they are not, and that's the only good thing about Origin.

 

[Sajjaja]

No they are not, and that's the only good thing about Origin.

Also they're 24 hours after launching a game return policy is pretty generous.

Spoiler

And how can we forget their customer service? "You will surely get the karkland." Never forget.

 

[Atraveller]

I don't know why I didn't buy the Chivalry Deadliest Warrior on launch. I fixed that mistake tonight.

Anyway, I'm further along in Witcher 2 now and I'm having a much better time although...

Spoiler

The Kayran boss fight. Why are there QTE in this game? I thought CD Projekt RED was above this.

Yeah, that is a little bit annoying, thankfully the QTEs are not too fast. Keep playing, the game gets better.

Also they're 24 hours after launching a game return policy is pretty generous.

Spoiler

And how can we forget their customer service? "You will surely get the karkland." Never forget.

Is there a return button? Or I'll have to talk to customer service, also the quality of customer service varies.

 

[Mairu]

Yeah, that is a little bit annoying, thankfully the QTEs are not too fast. Keep playing, the game gets better.


Is there a return button? Or I'll have to talk to customer service, also the quality of customer service varies.

I don't care for Origin either but customer service has never been Steam's strong suit.

 

[Stallion Free]

http://community.wbgames.com/t5/Support-for-PC/Updates-on-Support-Latest-Updates/m-p/41975/thread-id/3469

They fixed the Deadshot boss not completing correctly like 2 weeks ago though.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

My debit card just borked.
Good news: can't spend money on the Black Friday Sale.
Bad news: can't spend money on the Black Friday Sale.

Spoiler

The Kayran boss fight. Why are there QTE in this game? I thought CD Projekt RED was above this.

Wait, seriously? Above this?
It's their game, they can do whatever they want.

 

[Dolor]

Gearbox Software on developing Homeworld

http://www.gearboxsoftware.com/community/articles/1114

Thanks for this info. Very interested in how this is going.

Random question:

The reason EA games were yanked from Steam, supposedly, was that EA didn't like Steam's updating policies and thus titles like Crysis 2 got pulled. When Crysis 2 had all DLC put out in the maximum edition, it was restored and put back on Steam.

I'm wondering, knowing this, if there's any chance of Mass Effect 3 ever coming to Steam?

Any reason that is claimed for why EA games were pulled that doesn't include the words "30% cut" is either disingenuous or misinformed. EA wanted all the revenue, period. Even now, there's roughly 1 million ways they could put games on Steam, get almost all of that revenue anyway and still don't. Delay the Steam release. Only release the "ultimate edition" or whatever on Steam. Charge higher prices on Steam than Origin etc.

I think that the creation of Origin (or at least Origin exclusivity) was a big business mistake for EA because Steam is where all the dynamism is (not to mention the customers) in PC gaming right now. A lot of people with expensive suits and expensive cars at EA made the decision to create Origin and make it exclusive, so it will take a long time (maybe never) for them to realize that they are becoming less relevant by not being on Steam, but they are.

 

[cicero]

Gearbox Software on developing Homeworld

http://www.gearboxsoftware.com/community/articles/1114

Interesting read, what I could follow anyway. Have they said anything specific about how they are going to rerelease the originals? GOG/Steam?

 

[Atraveller]

I don't care for Origin either but customer service has never been Steam's strong suit.

Steam's customer service sucks.

 

[Freezard]

Great. Got a HL2 booster pack, the only game where I have maxed the badge ;_;

 

[Sajjaja]

Steam's customer service sucks.

What'd you say?

 

[Honey Bunny]

Thanks guys. That is surprising considering I can't even change the language of the Origin store to that of somewhere other than the country of residence.

 

[Grief.exe]

Interesting read, what I could follow anyway. Have they said anything specific about how they are going to rerelease the originals? GOG/Steam?

There have been Homeworld subs on the Steam registry every since the Gearbox acquisition.

 

[FloatOn]

Of course they can. It doesn't mean I have to like it. Also it's not a deal breaker just kind of off putting.

I mean I liked far cry 3 and that had a dancin' in da club qte. I shit you not.

 

[Stallion Free]

Interesting read, what I could follow anyway. Have they said anything specific about how they are going to rerelease the originals? GOG/Steam?

They are "remastering" them and doing Steam achievements/cloud saves prolly.

 

[Atraveller]

What'd you say?

O our lord Gaben, ye grace us with thy creation, but thy Steam service is atelic.

 

[toddhunter]

Steam's customer service sucks.

I can't wait till they start supporting hardware. They must do it themselves for maximum laughs.

"My steambox will not turn on"

3 weeks later...

"Ok we'll fix it for you but only this one time and it isn't the normal thing we do"

 

[NaM]

I can't wait till they start supporting hardware. They must do it themselves for maximum laughs.

Can you imagine? -Hey, I'm having some trouble with the HDMI port and I wo.... -We'll get back at you in a week, thanks for contacting Steam "Support".

 

[Atraveller]

I can't wait till they start supporting hardware. They must do it themselves for maximum laughs.

"My steambox will not turn on"

3 weeks later...

"Ok we'll fix it for you but only this one time and it isn't the normal thing we do"

Can you imagine? -Hey, I'm having some trouble with the HDMI port and I wo.... -We'll get back at you in a week, thanks for contacting Steam "Support".

They seriously need to hire and train more people.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Wonder what Early Access games are good. They're too expensive as "beta" games.

 

[Grief.exe]

Wonder what Early Access games are good. They're too expensive as "beta" games.

Plenty are great, its a way for the developers to get their proof of concept out there and help fund development while they finish the game.

Battlefield 4 is the most 'beta' game I have ever played and worst launch I have ever seen. And that is a full priced release with no 'early access' caveat.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Wonder what Early Access games are good. They're too expensive as "beta" games.

Dont you get the full game once its out?

 

[Sajjaja]

Dont you get the full game once its out?

It's often cheaper if you wait till it is out.

 

[ClassyPenguin]

They seriously need to hire and train more people.

For they just go through a major reshuffling?

 

[Tellaerin]

Thanks for this info. Very interested in how this is going.



Any reason that is claimed for why EA games were pulled that doesn't include the words "30% cut" is either disingenuous or misinformed. EA wanted all the revenue, period. Even now, there's roughly 1 million ways they could put games on Steam, get almost all of that revenue anyway and still don't. Delay the Steam release. Only release the "ultimate edition" or whatever on Steam. Charge higher prices on Steam than Origin etc.

I think that the creation of Origin (or at least Origin exclusivity) was a big business mistake for EA because Steam is where all the dynamism is (not to mention the customers) in PC gaming right now. A lot of people with expensive suits and expensive cars at EA made the decision to create Origin and make it exclusive, so it will take a long time (maybe never) for them to realize that they are becoming less relevant by not being on Steam, but they are.

I have to admit that I'm curious how much more they're really making per unit sold on Origin once you factor in the cost of establishing and maintaining their own digital infrastructure. Are they really earning more this way? Or was the big Origin push born from concerns about being at the mercy of another party for distribution of their games, regardless of the costs involved? I'd love to see a behind-the-scenes look at the reasoning behind it all, though I doubt we'll ever get one.

 

[toddhunter]

Wonder what Early Access games are good. They're too expensive as "beta" games.

Don't starve was amazing... Which also turned me right off the concept. If the game is good, I want to wait until it is as "done" as possible.

For example I've been sitting on prison architect for a long time and it just keeps getting cheaper.

 

[Atraveller]

For they just go through a major reshuffling?

What?

 

[trailmix16]

this is probably a very boring thing to say, but I'm interested in the divide between early access and complete. Like does the game developer want to get the game out and just release weekly patches such as Dont Starve does? Or can it wait in perpetual Early Access like KSP and PA and not really suffer for it?

 

[Dolor]

I have to admit that I'm curious how much more they're really making per unit sold on Origin once you factor in the cost of establishing and maintaining their own digital infrastructure. Are they really earning more this way? Or was the big Origin push born from concerns about being at the mercy of another party for distribution of their games, regardless of the costs involved? I'd love to see a behind-the-scenes look at the reasoning behind it all, though I doubt we'll ever get one.

Yeah, I doubt it had much to do with concerns over another's control of their product. They have no concerns with releasing on consoles after all.

They wanted 100% of the revenue which may have made sense based on their projections when they built it 3+ years ago, but then the following things happened:

• Simcity flopped
• Star Wars: TOR basically flopped even as a free-to-play title
• Steam has grown massively
• Steam has increased its lead in features rather than Origin closing the gap

All of the above lead to a potential miscalculation of both how many users they would have on Origin and how many users they would forego on Steam by being exclusive.

That is what keeps me hopeful that EA will wise up and release their games back onto Steam.