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[MrNyarlathotep]

I can't open the store page of any game.
I've tried through both the client and a browser.

Anyone else?

eg This doesn't load for me: http://store.steampowered.com/app/9200/

Same, not even a server error message.

I'll assume theres some sort of localised (Europe? UK?) server issue.

 

[TriniTrin]

Is the modern Aliens vs. Predator worth getting for $3?

for 3 $ I think its worth it, the campaign is short but I thought they were tons of fun. Multiplayer is dead online, no one plays anymore

 

[Spl1nter]

Oh shit it's Gal Civ 2

Best TBS game on steam now possibly. GalCiv2 Ultimate and Civ4 Complete are basically equal.

Thats it. I'm making my oft delayed Gal Civ 2 appreciation thread tonight. GAME FUCKING ROCKS PEOPLE! BUY THE SHIT OUT OF IT!

You better underline how fucking amazing the AI is in the game.

 

[derFeef]

Sweet, glad I waited for the DS3 DLC as 60% off is great.

 

[Chavelo]

Is the modern Aliens vs. Predator worth getting for $3?

For three bucks? There is an evening of aliens and predators doing the nasty right there with ya.

 

[mrgone]

Didn't "SoaSE Retail" show up in the Steam registry? Doesn't that kind of imply Stardock gave Valve their CDKey bank so people could redeem their copies from their pre-steam days? Or is that just if you bought a DD version elsewhere, it is redeemable?

That'd be cool, I've got retail copies of both GalCiv 2 and SoaSE that I wouldn't mind adding to Steam. With all the expansions they've added to both, though, it might end up being easier to just re-buy them during a sale

 

[1-D_FTW]

That new Terraria trailer looks so great. I really need to finally boot this game up. Loaded it once since I purchased for that 2.49 price mistake.

 

[Peff]

Is it like Civilization in space?

Yes, you could say that, plus it has tons of customization (including your ships) and awesome AI.

 

[Fox318]

I would stay away from that game. Pretty awful IMO.

You know your game is bad that for $3 people can't even recommend it.

 

[angular graphics]

Same, not even a server error message.

I'll assume theres some sort of localised (Europe? UK?) server issue.

Update: It's been fixed here

 

[graywolf323]

is the Dungeon Siege Complete Pack worth $24?

it comes with all three games and the expansion for the third...

 

[Zimbardo]

http://www.direct2drive.com/9611/product/Buy-Sid-Meier's-Civilization-V-Download

Civilization V for $7.50 and its Steamworks, as far as i know.

 

[MRORANGE]

Is the modern Aliens vs. Predator worth getting for $3?

Singleplayer is ok, MP is most likely one server that is still full, it's worth playing for a day I guess.

really waiting Aliens: colonial marines

 

[SteveWinwood]

Is it like Civilization in space?

It's BETTER!

Best TBS game on steam now possibly. GalCiv2 Ultimate and Civ4 Complete are basically equal.



You better underline how fucking amazing the AI is in the game.

Oh don't worry. AI is front and center. I think it will be mostly based around that amazing cvg diary from a few years ago that I think really shows how amazing the ai is. It has blown me away so many times. I try to go back to civ 5 and its like i'm playing a bunch of mentally handicapped kids. WAR no wait, um DENOUNCE no i hate you WAR hey we should be friends.

 

[Fox318]

http://www.direct2drive.com/9611/product/Buy-Sid-Meier's-Civilization-V-Download

Civilization V for $7.50 and its Steamworks, as far as i know.

Is that the GOTY version?

How does versus work for the game again? I have only played CivV singleplayer.

 

[shintoki]

Is the modern Aliens vs. Predator worth getting for $3?

*We can not accept paypal for this order*

Guess I'm not buying then.

 

[TheExodu5]

Shogun 2 download is $9.99 on Amazon, activates on Steam.

Canadian.

If someone would be willing to buy it for me and PM me the code, I'd be thankful (it is Steamworks, IIRC?). I'd Paypal you the cost, obviously.

 

[PaulLFC]

Didn't "SoaSE Retail" show up in the Steam registry? Doesn't that kind of imply Stardock gave Valve their CDKey bank so people could redeem their copies from their pre-steam days? Or is that just if you bought a DD version elsewhere, it is redeemable?

It did indeed, although when I tried activating my Impulse copy, it didn't work. That was over a week ago though, and things get added to the registry before they go live, so it might just not be ready yet.

 

[Fox318]

Canadian.

If someone would be willing to buy it for me and PM me the code, I'd be thankful (it is Steamworks, IIRC?). I'd Paypal you the cost, obviously.

We don't use money in the US anymore. Its straight up TF2 Keys homie!

 

[Spl1nter]

Oh don't worry. AI is front and center. I think it will be mostly based around that amazing cvg diary from a few years ago that I think really shows how amazing the ai is. It has blown me away so many times. I try to go back to civ 5 and its like i'm playing a bunch of mentally handicapped kids. WAR no wait, um DENOUNCE no i hate you WAR hey we should be friends.

Ya I honestly cant play civ5 because of the AI. The AI ruins the game's replay ability.

 

[inky]

Canadian.

If someone would be willing to buy it for me and PM me the code, I'd be thankful (it is Steamworks, IIRC?). I'd Paypal you the cost, obviously.

Can't you just use a US address? I've done it before.

Shogun is tempting, but I have like 5 gb of free space and not even that many games installed =/

Speaking of which, when are HDD prices supposed to be normal again? My Steam HDD is already getting too loud.

 

[JaseC]

Can't you just use a US address? I've done it before.

Shogun is tempting, but I have like 5 gb of free space and not even that many games installed =/

Speaking of which, when are HDD prices supposed to be normal again? My Steam HDD is already getting too loud.

From the website of my preferred local PC hardware store:

Updates from manufacturers and suppliers indicate that pricing and supply issues of HDDs is not expected to ease until Q2 2012.

 

[kamspy]

Is the modern Aliens vs. Predator worth getting for $3?

If you're a fan of the IPs you'll have a good time with it. Admittedly, if it were the same levels with different skins on enemies and sound effects, it wouldn't be very good. But I love the Alien and Predator series' a lot, so I enjoy the game. Paid $50 at launch and have had much more regretful purchases. I like it.

 

[TheExodu5]

Can't you just use a US address? I've done it before.

Yup! Looks like it went through! Thanks!

 

[Aselith]

GalCiv 2: Ultimate Edition just showed up on Steam

Looks like further proof that Stardock has lost.

Lost in what way? They sold their DD platform. Why wouldn't they put their stuff on Steam?

 

[RibbedHero]

Is the modern Aliens vs. Predator worth getting for $3?

It registers on steam according to the Retail CD Key list if that makes a difference.

 

[Fox318]

Yup! Looks like it went through! Thanks!

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue...

 

[BentMyWookiee]

Is Galactic Civilization II easy to get in to?

I should say that my only experience with this type of game is with Civilization 5, which I've enjoyed but only played about 30 hours of. Will I be able to pick up and play GalCiv 2 decently? Or does it at least have some sort of good tutorial that will get me comfortable with the game?

I like the idea of these type of games, but they can seem very overwhelming and complex at first and I'm unsure if I'll need to put in tons of hours just to grasp the basics.

 

[SteveWinwood]

Is Galactic Civilization II easy to get in to?

I should say that my only experience with this type of game is with Civilization 5, which I've enjoyed but only played about 30 hours of. Will I be able to pick up and play GalCiv 2 decently? Or does it at least have some sort of good tutorial that will get me comfortable with the game?

I like the idea of these type of games, but they can seem very overwhelming and complex at first and I'm unsure if I'll need to put in tons of hours just to grasp the basics.

If your only experience is civ 5... then maybe. If you had played civ 4 (little less streamlined) I would have said go for it right away. If you think you'll like it by all means try it. It might take a little effort to get into, but in my opinion its like 90% mindset for these types of games. Also I had a manual, which wasn't half bad in explaining things. I don't think the steam version has a pdf or anything...

It's not the simplest thing ever thats for sure, but has alot of help with managing things like shipbuilding so it makes it a little less daunting. Do you like what you've played of civ? Do you like space? It's 15 bucks, give it a whirl.

Looking back at those last two paragraphs... that was terrible. I'll do better in my gal civ appreciation thread.

EDIT: Wow sportbilly saving the day. There ya go. A demo. I had no clue that existed. Also that website is still so dated.

 

[Sportbilly]

There's a demo if you want to give it a whirl first.

 

[inky]

From the website of my preferred local PC hardware store:

Thanks. Well, I hope mine lasts till then.

 

[BentMyWookiee]

Thanks SteveWinwood & Sportbilly! I'll check out the demo when I get off work today. While I never played Civ4, I did really enjoy what I played of Civ5. And I love space stuff, so hopefully the demo gives me a good impression.

 

[Aselith]

Is Galactic Civilization II easy to get in to?

I should say that my only experience with this type of game is with Civilization 5, which I've enjoyed but only played about 30 hours of. Will I be able to pick up and play GalCiv 2 decently? Or does it at least have some sort of good tutorial that will get me comfortable with the game?

I like the idea of these type of games, but they can seem very overwhelming and complex at first and I'm unsure if I'll need to put in tons of hours just to grasp the basics.

It's complex like all 4x but it isn't too bad. I'd recommend playing vanilla to start off to keep the complexity down til you get basics then move to Twilight after that.

 

[Mimir]

It registers on steam according to the Retail CD Key list if that makes a difference.

Yeah, that's the reason I asked in this thread. I think I'll pass on it, since buying games just because they're cheap is why I have a ridiculous backlog already.

 

[jakershaker]

Lost in what way? They sold their DD platform. Why wouldn't they put their stuff on Steam?

Yeah not getting this either. Seems like Stardock won. Don't have to carry impulse anymore and get more sales on steam.

 

[SteveWinwood]

Stardock won, Impulse lost. He seems to be confusing the two.

There is literally no reason for me to ever sign into my impulse account ever again (When Demigod and Sins come out on steam that is).

EDIT: Well then.

 

[Nelo Ice]

Stardock won, Impulse lost. He seems to be confusing the two.

There is literally no reason for me to ever sign into my impulse account ever again (When Demigod and Sins come out on steam that is).

Sins is already on steam.

 

[Zero-Crescent]

Good to see GalCivII is finally out on Steam. I recommend checking out the old CVG GalCivII diaries, since it's a pretty fun read where the writer describes the strategies and events at play during his play-throughs of the game.

2007 Diary
2008 Diary: Part 1 (Days 1-26)
2008 Diary: Part 2 (Day 27-End)

 

[indigo-cyclops]

So how bad is Dungeon Siege III?

 

[Stallion Free]

So how bad is Dungeon Siege III?

I had a very good time in co-op. I think it would be a bit drab if played alone though.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

I had a very good time in co-op. I think it would be a bit drab if played alone though.

Hmm, I don't have anyone to play co-op with, so I would have to resort to matchmaking or whatever the system is...

Sounds like $20 is still too much.

 

[derFeef]

Oh hey, Portals. In Magicka.

So how bad is Dungeon Siege III?

Far from bad, pretty good in my opinion. I played it solo only because everyone has made an opinion about it before it came out (like you did obviously). My guess is it is even better in coop, like Stall said.

 

[Mrbob]

Is this old? Defense Grid getting Portal themed DLC on Dec 7:

http://www.shacknews.com/article/71366/defense-grid-getting-glados-infused-dlc-december-7

Defense Grid: The Awakening is getting its first story expansion next week, December 7. Titled "Defense Grid: You Monster," the downloadable content will feature GLaDOS from the Portal series. It will cost $4.99 on Steam or 400 MSP on Xbox 360, and requires the original game to play.

The expansion consists of eight new levels and 35 challenge missions, facing off against both aliens and GLaDOS' tests. Hidden Path claims it packs new achievements and a whopping 15 hours of playtime. Plus, the studio released the free Community Challenge update today, with improved UI, more than 30 new challenge missions, and five new game modes.

Only $4.99, I'll be buying it. Love Defense Grid. Guessing the main game will be a daily deal on Dec 7!

 

[MRORANGE]

portal arg 2 ?

 

[Chesskid1]

nice, everquest 2 f2p is coming to steam. gotta love f2p, always wanted to try EQ.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

So how bad is Dungeon Siege III?

My summary from the South Park RPG announcement thread:

Dungeon Siege 3 was an inoffensively mediocre game, it's not going to rank up there with my favourite stuff from this year by any means but it's also not something I regret buying (5 times at last count).

Loot? Not really. It's fairly pedestrian.

However, the combat is fun and the writing is spectacular for a dungeon crawler (though still mediocre compared with other RPGs). It has some great looking environments and it showcases the Onyx engine really well, though it could have done with a high-res texture pack for PC. I'd say it's worth grabbing on sale if you feel like 8 - 10 hours of hacking, slashing and listening to NPCs sternly saying JEYNE KASSYNDER.

 

[TheFightingFish]

Shogun 2 download is $9.99 on Amazon, activates on Steam.

So I like history books, play EUIII, grew up on Cohort: Fighting For Rome, I'm not burned out on feudal Japan as a setting, and I have $5 credit on Amazon...I should get this shouldn't I? Never played a Total War game before.

 

[epmode]

So it looks like the Ultimate Edition of GalCiv 2 comes with the expansion packs pre-installed. ..but is there any way to play a vanilla non-campaign game? You know, as though none of the expansions had been installed. This was possible with the Sins of a Solar Empire release but I don't know about this one.

 

[Stallion Free]

Yo some of the later environments look pretty stunning in Dungeon Siege 3.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Yup, the final boss and the area leading up to him were particularly excellent.