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STEAM- Announcements & Updates 2011 Edition
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Metalic Sand
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THQ is having a %75 off sale on DD PC games. Some have steam keys.
http://store.thq.com/store?SiteID=t...ductListPage&categoryID=54746400&pgm=68494300
Metro 2033 - $10
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II - $7.50
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Chaos Rising - $5
Darksiders - $10
http://store.thq.com/store?SiteID=t...ductListPage&categoryID=54746400&pgm=68494300
Metro 2033 - $10
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II - $7.50
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Chaos Rising - $5
Darksiders - $10
Metalic Sand
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Mrbob said:
That's the reason why i specifically posted those lol.
The_Inquisitor
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How is DOW2 + xpac? I never played the first.
I had meant to get this during the Steam xmas sale...Metalic Sand
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Lyphen said:
Also the Co-op is amazing.
The_Inquisitor
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What about the first one? Should I fire on that too? Story is REALLY important to me.
The_Inquisitor said:
Amazing. The campaign is able to be played online via co op. I'm not into competitive multi so I spend all my time playing through the campaign with friends and then also hitting up the last stand. This is a horde style mode where 3 people fight waves increasingly stronger enemies.
The_Inquisitor
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I see they have the first ones on sale for 5 dollars a pop? Should I just go ahead and wait for the package to be on sale for the first one? Hm....
Union Carbine
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Thanks for the link. Skipped Metro 2033 but bought the rest in anticipation of getting my new PC in.Metalic Sand said:
If I want to integrate these into Steam - do I download/install them first and then register the keys into Steam or do is there a Steam installer I initiate via the keys? (Pardon in advance if this is a noob question.)
LocoMrPollock
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Union Carbine said:
You enter the keys into Steam and they will download and install. Don't even bother with THQ's download manager.
edit: beaten
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
As others have said, DOWII is an excellent single player and co-op game, as is the expansion. They are worth it even if you never touch the multiplayer stuff which I barely did. The story is pretty much there to keep you going from level to level but it isn't completely perfunctory, there a few interesting twists along the way.The_Inquisitor said:
Minsc
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The_Inquisitor said:
DoW 1 and DoW 2 really have nothing to do with each other, and they play nothing alike, so it's fine to play the DoW 2 first. DoW 2: Chaos Rising is the best game for story, but playing the vanilla DoW really builds the characters for you. The VA and roles are perfect in DoW 2.
DoW 1 (original campaign) is just a kick ass and take no questions type story. I really enjoyed it, but DoW 2 is much more fun in many ways. The other DoW 1 campaigns are not as good imo, but still enjoyable. DoW 1 is like the Duke Nukem of RTS imo. DoW 2's story is great and Chaos Rising really wraps it all up nicely and gives you much more enjoyable missions and expands the characters perfectly.
echoshifting
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For my money the best single player experience DoW1 has to offer is Dark Crusade (on Hard). Soulstorm goes a little overboard with the "tactical map" idea and the new units/armies really aren't anything special. The "boss fight" maps in Dark Crusade are a ton of fun, though, and it is a genuinely challenging experience on Hard.
Metalic Sand said:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601
Would Saint's Row 2 work too?
Subterranean
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Thanks for the heads up on the THQ sale. Just bought Darksiders and was able to add it to Steam without any problems.
Does it say how long the THQ deal is going to go on for? All I can find date wise "Limited time only".
While the original Dawn of War is indeed dated graphically I still think its one of the best RTS' available. Its resource mechanic, cover system, and commander customization still make it one of the most unique experiences in the genre despite its age. In fact for people looking for an RTS to play I would recommended picking it up over most of what is on shelves now simply because there is nothing else like it.
Lyphen said:
While the original Dawn of War is indeed dated graphically I still think its one of the best RTS' available. Its resource mechanic, cover system, and commander customization still make it one of the most unique experiences in the genre despite its age. In fact for people looking for an RTS to play I would recommended picking it up over most of what is on shelves now simply because there is nothing else like it.
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Deleted member 17706
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So, I just noticed that Two Worlds II in the New Releases section. That's new, right?
oracrest said:
this was just posted a few above you
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601
looks like a few of the big ones are supported
I'm tempted to get Prison Tycoon as well. I haven't heard anything good about the series but that's an awesome concept for a game. Have any of you bros played it?
Schmattakopf
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Edit: Beaten.
ClovingWestbrook
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Its up to the pubs of the games.Ettie said:
Sir Garbageman
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nexen said:
Whats the difficulty like? Complete strategy noob outside of the occasional RTS.
Follow up question, whats considered generally considered the best strategy game on STEAM right now? It's a genre I'm curious in messing around with a little bit.
Joe Molotov
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I was just about to buy The Sims 3, and then I opened up Steam and saw Two Worlds II and I was like "suck it, ea"! Janky EuroPGs ftw!
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Deleted member 17706
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Ettie said:
Besides the possible legal issues with this, why would they do this?
Diablohead
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I have used the thq store before when DoWII was cheap but for some reason UK is not under the listings when I check out, ugh *edit* I IS BLIND
Zefah said:
LovingSteam says it's up to the pubs. Pubs would rather convince a customer to spend 20 and buy it on Steam, than to see me get an old title for dirt cheap and register it on steam for the same benefits. Good business, but I don't like it much as a customer who likes steam a whole bunch.
Lyphen said:
Yes I do. Although, if Steam always had the best prices on the things in their catalog, I'd never buy anywhere else. That doesn't seem to be in their power to implement in the current way things are decided.
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