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STEAM- Announcements & Updates 2011 Edition |OT2|

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Volcynika

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bangbang i'm a timpani said:
is it a good game?




why does it need a pad? it looks like a click and shoot typical platformer game

It doesn't NEED one, but moving around and dodging obstacles, creating/destroying gravity wells/using your gravity shield just seems much easier with one.

EDIT: Also you're jumping from platforms, dodging things, and using your gravity gun thing, so it's not just a click and shoot typical platformer that you can stand there and easily get through.
 

x3sphere

Member
bangbang i'm a timpani said:
is it a good game?


I thought so, excellent on PC. Way better than the console versions. It's rather linear but has a good story. Only the sometimes repetitive driving missions hampered my enjoyment of it. I'd give it a solid B overall.
 

Sanic

Member
Scythian said:
Actually there's already a Deals thread if you want to try and revive it.

Even though I think we should make a new one, to start fresh.

I kind of feel the same way. It seems like that thread gets ignored in part due to the name and it being so old. I would be up for making a 2011 edition of the thread with a comprehensive and updated OP.
 

Scythian

Member
Pandoracell said:
I kind of feel the same way. It seems like that thread gets ignored in part due to the name and it being so old. I would be up for making a 2011 edition of the thread with a comprehensive and updated OP.

And I think I'm not the only one who'd be up to contributing with it as much as I can.
 

Stumpokapow

listen to the mad man
RE: Posting non-Steam deals here.

1) If it's a non-Steam Steamworks game deal, there's absolutely no problem posting it here. In fact, please do. Steamworks = Steam = this thread.

2) If it's a non-Steam game deal that isn't Steamworks, use your own discretion. There's no problem with the occasional person popping in and posting really good non-Steam deals (particularly if it's something that very rarely goes on sale), but if you're making a habit of it it might be good to revive that other thread or consider starting a dedicated thread for the service you're posting for.

3) If it's a GOG deal (since GOG already has an active thread) probably don't post it in here unless someone is specifically soliciting feedback on a game and the GOG version is cheaper. Same goes for any service that has its own current thread.

It's no big deal, no one is going to get banned for posting non-Steam stuff, just a little bit of housekeeping :)
 

Volcynika

Member
Stumpokapow said:
RE: Posting non-Steam deals here.

1) If it's a non-Steam Steamworks game deal, there's absolutely no problem posting it here. In fact, please do. Steamworks = Steam = this thread.

2) If it's a non-Steam game deal that isn't Steamworks, use your own discretion. There's no problem with the occasional person popping in and posting really good non-Steam deals (particularly if it's something that very rarely goes on sale), but if you're making a habit of it it might be good to revive that other thread or consider starting a dedicated thread for the service you're posting for.

3) If it's a GOG deal (since GOG already has an active thread) probably don't post it in here unless someone is specifically soliciting feedback on a game and the GOG version is cheaper. Same goes for any service that has its own current thread.

It's no big deal, no one is going to get banned for posting non-Steam stuff, just a little bit of housekeeping :)

I'd be amused to see someone's ban reason be "Posting non-Steam material in a Steam thread."

Though I do not want to be the first!
 

Derrick01

Banned
bangbang i'm a timpani said:
is it a good game?

It depends what you're looking for. As an open world game like GTA it somehow has even less content than GTA 4. It's pretty much just main story missions with a couple clothing and weapon stores spread out, and I think you can drop stolen cars off at a junker. That's pretty much it.

But the missions are pretty good and it does look pretty damn great on PC. I'd definitely get it for $10 or less. An extra $2 won't kill you though.
 

Scythian

Member
Stumpokapow said:
RE: Posting non-Steam deals here.

1) If it's a non-Steam Steamworks game deal, there's absolutely no problem posting it here. In fact, please do. Steamworks = Steam = this thread.

2) If it's a non-Steam game deal that isn't Steamworks, use your own discretion. There's no problem with the occasional person popping in and posting really good non-Steam deals (particularly if it's something that very rarely goes on sale), but if you're making a habit of it it might be good to revive that other thread or consider starting a dedicated thread for the service you're posting for.

3) If it's a GOG deal (since GOG already has an active thread) probably don't post it in here unless someone is specifically soliciting feedback on a game and the GOG version is cheaper. Same goes for any service that has its own current thread.

It's no big deal, no one is going to get banned for posting non-Steam stuff, just a little bit of housekeeping :)

This is useful, and I think it should definitely be in the OP, since whenever I saw a Steamworks deal, I was doubtful wether to post it or not.
 

mr. puppy

Banned
Ledsen said:
Looks like a cool concept, but I just can't stomach Klick 'n Play-style graphics. They look so awful that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the gameplay. Will wait for an eventual graphical upgrade I guess.


eh i'm able to get by the crappy graphics on older nintendo games in comparison, playing this one really wasn't bad at all. the music made up for it.
 

Salsa

Member
Ledsen said:
Looks like a cool concept, but I just can't stomach Klick 'n Play-style graphics. They look so awful that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the gameplay. Will wait for an eventual graphical upgrade I guess.

Im gonna get it since i dont care and wanna support either way since it looks really cool, but i agree that this is an issue.

Trailer has a quote comparing it to Limbo and Braid.. those games had great art backing them up. Its part of the "instant appeal" and what made them so popular. If you see a pretty game you are interested, it grabs your attention, and if you then find out that the game is great and has cool mechanics, then all the better. This is something that indie games really need; great asthetics to make up for lack of graphical power and the tech behind it. Im not saying its important and essential if you have a great game in your hands, but its something that will help you a lot when you're talking strictly about sales. Its the main reasons why must succesful indie titles are far more beautiful that your usual UE3 game. They need to work around the limitations so the creativity and imagination blooms.

Reminds me of footage of Capsized before the artist came on board. The engine was the same, it played the same, but it looked like this game. Im sure it wouldnt have made not nearly the same amount of revenue if the artist hadnt made such a good job with the visuals. Its a shame, but hopefully the price tag will make this game succeed.
 

Scythian

Member
Stallion Free said:
I don't really care to read about Origin deals in here.

It's really no problem, but when there's an event like Steam sales this thread gets locked, thus limiting the deals posting.
 

Ledsen

Member
mr. puppy said:
eh i'm able to get by the crappy graphics on older nintendo games in comparison, playing this one really wasn't bad at all. the music made up for it.

To me most old NES games look tons better than this. It isn't about the level of tech.
 

wilflare

Member
got enough points to generate another Steamgifts.com invite
First PM will get it :D

-it's a free giveaway, but i wouldn't mind any gifts in return :X-

TAKEN by Ledsen :D
 

mr. puppy

Banned
Volcynika said:
It doesn't NEED one, but moving around and dodging obstacles, creating/destroying gravity wells/using your gravity shield just seems much easier with one.

EDIT: Also you're jumping from platforms, dodging things, and using your gravity gun thing, so it's not just a click and shoot typical platformer that you can stand there and easily get through.


shit maybe i should pad this game. its hard as fuck on keyboard.
 

Card Boy

Banned
wilflare said:
got enough points to generate another Steamgifts.com invite
First PM will get it :D

-it's a free giveaway, but i wouldn't mind any gifts in return :X-

TAKEN by Ledsen :D

Explain this to me, what is Steamgifts and what does it do?
 

LiquidMetal14

hide your water-based mammals
Gez said:
Supreme Commander 2 - $5.99
Mafia 2 - $11.99
Civ 5 - $17

all from Amazon and register on Steam. Non-US people can buy it with a fake US address, just put 90210, CA and United States in the billing area. You will need a VPN to activate Mafia 2 i believe if your outside the US.
I'd trade a Dirt 3 key for a Civ5 key if anyone wants. The friend I talked to really wants Civ and I already have it.
 

Salsa

Member
Anyone wanna trade my Magicka copy for Defy Gravity Extended or Dungeons of Dredmor?

I realize one of those games is $2.69 and the other is $5, but i'll leave it up to how generous you're feeling, haha

edit: Magicka is $10 btw


edit: done, got my copy of Defy Gravity Extended :)
 

Card Boy

Banned
SalsaShark said:
Anyone wanna trade me a Magicka copy for Defy Gravity Extended or Dungeons of Dredmor?

I realize one of those games is $2.69 and the other is $5, but i'll leave it up to how generous you're feeling, haha

edit: Magicka is $10 btw

I will. I assume you want Magicka? and not the other way around?
 
I've also got a Steam copy of Dirt 3 for trade. I'm looking form someone to trade me a copy of Chantelise for it when it comes out. PM me and we'll trade Steam info :)
 
Steamgifts invites are going to be disabled for the forseeable whilst they implement a new Acceptable Use Policy and a few other improvements.

When we can generate invites again, I have the following on my invite backlog:

wilflare
KrayzeeGloo
anotherthought
MotorbreathX

...on the plus side, I just got a free copy of RUSE - thanks, Steamgifts!
 
kurtrussell said:
Steamgifts invites are going to be disabled for the forseeable whilst they implement a new Acceptable Use Policy and a few other improvements.

When we can generate invites again, I have the following on my invite backlog:

wilflare
KrayzeeGloo
anotherthought
MotorbreathX

...on the plus side, I just got a free copy of RUSE - thanks, Steamgifts!

So only way in is by invites. Damn :(

On the plus side, I'm getting my new GTX 560 Ti today! Just Cuase 2 here I come!
 

Salsa

Member
kurtrussell said:
Steamgifts invites are going to be disabled for the forseeable whilst they implement a new Acceptable Use Policy and a few other improvements.

When we can generate invites again, I have the following on my invite backlog:

wilflare
KrayzeeGloo
anotherthought
MotorbreathX

...on the plus side, I just got a free copy of RUSE - thanks, Steamgifts!

is that why im getting "Registration Disabled try again later" since like a week ago? :/
 

Card Boy

Banned
kurtrussell said:
Steamgifts invites are going to be disabled for the forseeable whilst they implement a new Acceptable Use Policy and a few other improvements.

When we can generate invites again, I have the following on my invite backlog:

wilflare
KrayzeeGloo
anotherthought
MotorbreathX

...on the plus side, I just got a free copy of RUSE - thanks, Steamgifts!

Put me on your backlog if you please good sir.
 

filipe

Member
RoaringHawk said:
So only way in is by invites. Damn :(

On the plus side, I'm getting my new GTX 560 Ti today! Just Cuase 2 here I come!

Oh you're going to be loving JC2. I've had it for a while now, but just started playing it recently (originally played it on PS3, didn't get to even 10%). 12-13 hours in and I'm only at 20% done, such a freaking blast of a game. I can't believe I waited this long to get back into it.
 

Flunkie

Banned
kurtrussell said:
Steamgifts invites are going to be disabled for the forseeable whilst they implement a new Acceptable Use Policy and a few other improvements.

When we can generate invites again, I have the following on my invite backlog:

wilflare
KrayzeeGloo
anotherthought
MotorbreathX

...on the plus side, I just got a free copy of RUSE - thanks, Steamgifts!
I want on!
 

confused

Banned
kurtrussell said:
Steamgifts invites are going to be disabled for the forseeable whilst they implement a new Acceptable Use Policy and a few other improvements.

When we can generate invites again, I have the following on my invite backlog:

wilflare
KrayzeeGloo
anotherthought
MotorbreathX

...on the plus side, I just got a free copy of RUSE - thanks, Steamgifts!

You must've messed up somewhere, I can't seem to find my name on that list :)
 

Sinatar

Official GAF Bottom Feeder
Let's not turn the next couple of pages of this thread into people begging to get on that gifting thing. The forum has a PM function, use it.
 

1-D_FTW

Member
Volcynika said:
I'd be amused to see someone's ban reason be "Posting non-Steam material in a Steam thread."

Though I do not want to be the first!

Wouldn't beat my ban for "Comparing graphics versions in Mafia 2's Graphical Comparison thread."
 

Sanic

Member
Scythian said:
And I think I'm not the only one who'd be up to contributing with it as much as I can.

Good to hear. I'm working on the thread now. I think individual threads for things like D2D or whatnot wouldn't receive enough traffic, so it's nice to have a catch-all type of thread.
 

1-D_FTW

Member
Pandoracell said:
Good to hear. I'm working on the thread now. I think individual threads for things like D2D or whatnot wouldn't receive enough traffic, so it's nice to have a catch-all type of thread.

I really doubt it'll do much better than the old one. It's a shame OPs can't change titles, because if somebody was actually able to keep it updated with the current deals, it'd probably catch a lot more views. I'm sure quality deals go missed all the time (if they're not good enough to get their own thread.)
 

Sanic

Member
1-D_FTW said:
I really doubt it'll do much better than the old one. It's a shame OPs can't change titles, because if somebody was actually able to keep it updated with the current deals, it'd probably catch a lot more views. I'm sure quality deals go missed all the time (if they're not good enough to get their own thread.)

Hoping for the best, I guess.

Right now I just have a list of the most popular services with links to any gaf threads, if they exist, as well as twitter/facebook/blog info so we can keep up with the deals. Anything else that should be added.
 

Ledsen

Member
Pandoracell said:
Hoping for the best, I guess.

Right now I just have a list of the most popular services with links to any gaf threads, if they exist, as well as twitter/facebook/blog info so we can keep up with the deals. Anything else that should be added.
Do you have links to steamprices etc?
 
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