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STEAM- Announcements & Updates 2011 Edition
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WanderingWind said:
If it's on the Steam compatible list, you should be able to use the CD-Key included with the physical game to activate it on Steam.
No need to use the disc. I did this with Fallout New Vegas and I never even had to put the DVD in my disc drive.
I <3 Memes
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How do I use a games screenshot as a wallpaper in my Steam library? I remember that being mentioned as one of the features of the new screenshot function.
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Snuggler said:
So, I can buy it now, input the CD key now and play it tonight?
EDIT: Nevermind. That's a short freakin' list.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3stIrb5hPk
Opening of the game, with a little menu action.
Question 1: More or fewer graphics options than Crysis 2?
Question 2: Is that... comic sans?
Opening of the game, with a little menu action.
Question 1: More or fewer graphics options than Crysis 2?
Question 2: Is that... comic sans?
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
Darkspore is up for pre-order now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/99890/
Wait a second...this is the first EA title in a while to have the pre-purchase up on Steam first.
Edit: Well, not the first. Gamersgate has it up for preorder, but neither Impulse or Direct2Drive have it yet.
Wait a second...this is the first EA title in a while to have the pre-purchase up on Steam first.
Edit: Well, not the first. Gamersgate has it up for preorder, but neither Impulse or Direct2Drive have it yet.
I <3 Memes
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Htown said:
More. Crysis 2 has a setting for resolution, a setting for vsync on/off, and only has a single Low/Medium/High choice for graphics. It's one of the most stripped down menus in the history of PC gaming.
scorpscarx
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I <3 Memes said:
Just go to the actual game on the Detail View mode, where the screens are displayed there click view screenshot library, then click show on disc. Right click on the one you want and "make this my wallpaper."
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
For Darkspore...
scorpscarx
Member
EA is bat-shit crazy.
That's the demo though. Presumably the full game might have more options or let you edit the config files, or if they're encrypted someone might find a way to edit them anyway.~Kinggi~ said:
*edit* Ooh, good to see another company following along after Ubisoft. I was afraid Ubisoft was going to be the only company whose DRM'd games I would be avoiding.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
crimsonheadGCN said:
Thats how all of the new EA games are.
Edit: OH, persistent as in continual? LOL haha EA. Bastards
Ickman3400
Banned
EA just straight up doesn't care anymore. They've gone off the deep end and instead of trying to climb back up they're like "meh fuck it, it's more comfy here anyway"
Won't be buying any PC games with that garbage in it, even though my internet is almost always on.
Won't be buying any PC games with that garbage in it, even though my internet is almost always on.
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
trinest said:
$49.99
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Still$14 too much. Game has been on Steam for almost 3 years and has never been at a $10 sale. Ridiculous.BioHazard said:
graywolf323
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crimsonheadGCN said:
odd, that isn't a typo?
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scorpscarx said:
No I want to make the screenshot the backdrop in the detailed view in my Steam library. I thought someone said you could use screenshots from games to make a custom backdrop in my Steam library.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
EviLore said:
oh god~Kinggi~ said:
they get so much better.
the voice acting is fantastic. the main dude (not the guy you play, i guess he's a guy from the movie) is literally yelling the entire time. he is the only one who sounds like he's across the street from the mic every time he talks.
Also the fucking in-game banter between your squadmates is hilarious.
"You get hit?"
"Got hit!
"Report!"
"Some shots hit me!"
Literally, every single time a fight ends you get some dude yelling HOW ARE YOU and someone else going I GOT SHOT! or some variation thereof.
GET INTO COVER!
I NEED COVER!
YOU NEED COVER!
I'M IN COVER!
I have literally heard every one of those lines from squadmates.
There is no actual cover mechanic in the game. You just duck behind cars. and get behind a wall or something.
PS don't buy this game. it's literally ONE enemy the entire time, but sometimes they jump on these gun emplacements and you have to go flank them. The cutscenes are fucking magical though. Also I've seen three guns so far: assault rifle, sniper rifle, and rocket launcher, which you get just in time to fight an alien spaceship which you literally have to shoot like 15 or 20 times. It's like, YEAH, I KNOW, SHOOT IT WHEN IT'S CHARGING I GOT IT.
If you use the assault rifle dudes are like, bigger bullet sponges than the Gears of War guys. Or you can shoot them in the head like once. Sniper rifle will kill dudes in one shot a lot of the time, but it is super slow between shots.
old manatee
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Ickman3400 said:
Thanks to all of these digital distribution sales I generally buy games with bad DRM when they hit $5 or less. I get to play the games and feel smug about sticking to my guns.
Huevos de Oro
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Hmm I gave Empire: Total War a little bit too much thought and didn't pick it up. I already own Rome (and have never played it, lol).
I'll just hope for Medieval to go on sale, so I won't go out of this sale empty-handed.
I'll just hope for Medieval to go on sale, so I won't go out of this sale empty-handed.
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~Kinggi~ said:
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Uhh guys, Darkspore is an online game. The whole point is to play co-op and PvP. It's similar to Diablo II (think Battle.net)
And yes, the game is AWESOME! Can't stress enough how good it is, especially if you're a loot whore like me (and love customization too).
Wow, this is 10 bucks? That looks damn good for a 10 dollar game. I think I'm gonna get it lol.
And yes, the game is AWESOME! Can't stress enough how good it is, especially if you're a loot whore like me (and love customization too).
Htown said:
Wow, this is 10 bucks? That looks damn good for a 10 dollar game. I think I'm gonna get it lol.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
59 minutes hahahahhahahahaHtown said:I wouldn't.
I'm already done with the campaign. (On normal.)
That's right, even with me playing around the first time and recording the opening cutscene and nonsense...
Yep.
The game has some unlockables: basically concept art and videos and such. They also have "mods", each unlocked by beating a different difficulty level - "Hollywood Mode", "Double Physics", and "Tough Guys".
Beating a high difficulty level does not unlock the lower level stuff.
Beating a high difficulty level does not unlock the lower level stuff.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Htown said:
a 59 minute game that you need to play to completion 5 times to finish is still only a 5 hour game hahaha
BlueScrote
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Heavy said:
I should really play the beta at some point. Impressions are fairly positive so far for it.
Doncamatic
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trinest said:
Yep same in Aus, EA passing the benefit onto the consumer... by not price-gouging as badly as activision.
Edit: Also is Majesty 2 any good? Looks like it could be some fun for the price.
slidewinder
Banned
It's ok. Ought to be worth the $4 if the idea appeals to you.FreeFallin' said:
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Now is your chance. The beta is live on the weekendsBlueScrote said:
http://www.alienwarearena.com/giveaway/darkspore/
scorpscarx
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I <3 Memes said:
I think your out of luck if you wan't to set that manually, if you have taken shots from said game, it will automatically cycle them in with the ones that come with the game. I've been looking at my Witcher screens adorn the Witcher page's backdrop in the detail view forever, it's on an automatic cycle.
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