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STEAM announcements & updates 2012 Thread 3 -

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Lord British

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RoaringHawk said:
Ok! thanks for the words :p

Money saved for Torchlight 2 then.
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1-D_FTW

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Nymerio said:
What 3D display do you have?
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Asus VG236H. It's not in the Asus VG278H's league, but it's still nice. Wasn't sure how much I was going to like 3D. And when Amazon had it for 265 (with 3D Vision Kit included), I took the plunge. Only regret was not doing it sooner.
 
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Nymerio

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Ah cool, how much of a difference does 3D Vision make? I have a Samsung S27A950D, which doesn't support 3D Vision but has it's own 3D thing, though, I haven't even tried it yet.
 
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1-D_FTW

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Nymerio said:
Ah cool, how much of a difference does 3D Vision make? I have a Samsung S27A950D, which doesn't support 3D Vision but has it's own 3D thing, though, I haven't even tried it yet.
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Clearly 3D is polarizing. But personally speaking, 1080P 3D @ 60fps is my Next Gen bump. I think it's amazing.

As a framerate whore, however, I'd say I'm even pickier in 3D. If you can hold 60fps, or at least get close, animation is amazing. But a clunky framerate makes the animation look really skippy/synthetic to me.
 
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Nymerio

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1-D_FTW said:
Clearly 3D is polarizing. But personally speaking, 1080P 3D @ 60fps is my Next Gen bump. I think it's amazing.

As a framerate whore, however, I'd say I'm even pickier in 3D. If you can hold 60fps, or at least get close, animation is amazing. But a clunky framerate makes the animation look really skippy/synthetic to me.
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Any game you'd recommend for trying 3D? I have a GTX570 so I don't think I can do any newish things at 3D/60fps
 
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KNT-Zero

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Leon Belmont said:
Do you think guys that Sonic Adventure 2 will get a discount in the Autum Sales or until Winter Sales?
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Nah, there's the possibility that it MIGHT get a 15-25% as some games launched just before a sale shared the same luck, but don't expect it to get a 50% discount, even.

Personally, having completed that game in it's entirety on the FAR SUPERIOR GameCube version, I'll only double-dip if the game reaches $2 or so. As for the DLC, don't really care.
 
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Leon Belmont

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KNT-Zero said:
Nah, there's the possibility that it MIGHT get a 15-25% as some games launched just before a sale shared the same luck, but don't expect it to get a 50% discount, even.

Personally, having completed that game in it's entirety on the FAR SUPERIOR GameCube version, I'll only double-dip if the game reaches $2 or so. As for the DLC, don't really care.
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So I think that I'm gonna buy it on GMG it's cheaper than Steam!

jaundicejuice said:
99% discount tomorrow!
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I hope Gabe hear you!!! lol
 
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1-D_FTW

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Nymerio said:
Any game you'd recommend for trying 3D? I have a GTX570 so I don't think I can do any newish things at 3D/60fps
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Let me think about that a little bit. If you want something right off the bat, I'd say Trine 2 is pretty spectacular (or Trine 1 if you don't have 2).

If you want a bigger list, I can PM you something. But the list will be based off 3D Vision. So I'm not sure how well some of the others will play.

Trine 1/2, however, have 3D settings in game. So it should be spectacular no matter what drivers you're using.
 
cicero

cicero

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I didn't notice anyone mention this yet. From Tony on CAG.

Update! Tomorrow, 11/21, we'll have Dead Island GOTY for $6.79, Risen for $4.99, and Risen 2 for $9.99.

Cheers,
Tony
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I think Risen is still Amazon only. From their product pages Dead Island GOTY and Risen 2 are definitely Steam activated.
 
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Nymerio

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Thanks, I'll try Trine 2 as soon as it's done downloading. I'm really split on the whole 3D thing. I absolutely hate it in movies, going so far as refusing to see a movie if it's only shown in 3D. On the other hand I'm really interested on the gaming side because I imagine the improved framerate would eliminate almost everything I don't like about 3D in movies.
 
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RionaaM

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Just finished Hell Yeah! Got all achievements, still a couple of missions and costumes left. Nice game, really fun, though a little frustrating at times. Loved the humor and cartoon graphics.

Had anyone gotten the DLC? Is it worth it? (at a future sale price, of course)
 
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gatisimo

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1-D_FTW said:
Let me think about that a little bit. If you want something right off the bat, I'd say Trine 2 is pretty spectacular (or Trine 1 if you don't have 2).

If you want a bigger list, I can PM you something. But the list will be based off 3D Vision. So I'm not sure how well some of the others will play.

Trine 1/2, however, have 3D settings in game. So it should be spectacular no matter what drivers you're using.
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Just chiming in to say I absolutely love Renegade Ops in 3D. Some others: Tomb Raider Guardian Light, Diablo 3 and a few of others. I'd love to see your list if you can PM me as well.
 
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Nymerio

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1-D_FTW said:
Let me think about that a little bit. If you want something right off the bat, I'd say Trine 2 is pretty spectacular (or Trine 1 if you don't have 2).

If you want a bigger list, I can PM you something. But the list will be based off 3D Vision. So I'm not sure how well some of the others will play.

Trine 1/2, however, have 3D settings in game. So it should be spectacular no matter what drivers you're using.
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Holy shit. This is far better than I expected. I'd really like to see that list you were talking about. If you don't mind compiling one.

gatisimo said:
Just chiming in to say I absolutely love Renegade Ops in 3D. Some others: Tomb Raider Guardian Light, Diablo 3 and a few of others. I'd love to see your list if you can PM me as well.
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Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow.
 
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The Wizard

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How do Ubisoft games work on steam these days? Are they just launching the uplay client anyway through steam anyway?
I'm considering picking up Far Cry 3 and the GMG version is much cheaper, but you don't get a steam code. Would I be missing out on anything important?
 
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Dog Problems

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Wok said:
Proteus ($7.50 on the Humble Store) will be released on Steam in January. The game will be finished on December, 20. I guess it means we will have Winter sales in-between.
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Yeah, I read about that. Disappointing, as I was really looking forward to it for this year. Now I have to push it out of my mind and forget it for the next couple of months.
 
Wok

Wok

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Dog Problems said:
Yeah, I read about that. Disappointing, as I was really looking forward to it for this year. Now I have to push it out of my mind and forget it for the next couple of months.
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I would buy it now if the specs were not that high:

System Requirements
CPU: 2.0GHz RAM: 3GB
Any games-capable graphics card (TBC)
Windows: XP SP3 & above
Mac: OSX 10.6 & above
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After all, with the Humble Store, one should get a Steam key in the end... and get to play the game now. Well, we'll see what I do.
 
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Freeza Under The Shower

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GOG has a nice 'pick 5, pay 10 bucks' sale too for those wondering. Space Chem, To the moon, and Alan Wake's American nightmare being the obvious high profile games on the list.
(oh, and Anomaly: Warzone Earth, but I would guess most people already have that one. And Machinarium as well. )
 
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RionaaM

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Glass Rebel said:
Her smile creeps me out.

I'd still work as her boob adjuster though.
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I'm not so sure I'd do it. I mean, playing an excellent demo and not being able to get the full game? It would be horrible.


GAF, I have between 2 and 3 hours until Hitman Absolution finishes downloading. I'm thinking about what to play in the meantime. Stacking, yes or no?
 
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spindoctor

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RionaaM said:
I'm not so sure I'd do it. I mean, playing an excellent demo and not being able to get the full game? It would be horrible.


GAF, I have between 2 and 3 hours until Hitman Absolution finishes downloading. I'm thinking about what to play in the meantime. Stacking, yes or no?
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Better to play something than none at all!

And yes, Stacking is pretty awesome. You won't finish it in 2 hours though.
 
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RionaaM

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spindoctor said:
Better to play something than none at all!

And yes, Stacking is pretty awesome. You won't finish it in 2 hours though.
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Yeah, I just want something to pass the time, instead of looking at the progress bar and thinking about how long it takes to download Absolution xD

80% done at 340 KB/s, only 2 GB more and then I'll have to wait while Steam uncompresses the preload.
 
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Dog Problems

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Wok said:
I would buy it now if the specs were not that high:



After all, with the Humble Store, one should get a Steam key in the end... and get to play the game now. Well, we'll see what I do.
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I just hate playing beta's. I'll play so much that by the time the "full release" happens I won't want to play and miss out on the possible new content and bug fixes.
 
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honorless

We don't have "get out of jail free" cards, but if we did, she'd have one.
RionaaM said:
Just finished Hell Yeah! Got all achievements, still a couple of missions and costumes left. Nice game, really fun, though a little frustrating at times. Loved the humor and cartoon graphics.
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Maybe you can't answer this question, but did you have to die 100+ times total to get Groundhog Day Lover, or did it have to be in one play session? I have to admit I'm not going to bother either way, but I was kinda surprised I never got the achievement before completing the game.
 
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1-D_FTW

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gatisimo said:
Just chiming in to say I absolutely love Renegade Ops in 3D. Some others: Tomb Raider Guardian Light, Diablo 3 and a few of others. I'd love to see your list if you can PM me as well.
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Nymerio said:
Holy shit. This is far better than I expected. I'd really like to see that list you were talking about. If you don't mind compiling one.



Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow.
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Turns out I've had it 6 months now. I started typing up a list (with comments) and decided I'm just going to turn it into a "6 Month Review of 3D Vision" thread. Gaf really doesn't have an up-to-date PC 3D thread and there are some essential links that not everyone is aware of. I'll PM a link after it's created (since I'm sure it'll probably disappear pretty quickly).
 
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DTKT

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Scumbag EA. Has no issues with putting Sims DLC on Steam.

Won't budge for Battlefield or Mass Effect.

Fuuucckk eemmm
 
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xelios

Universal Access can be found under System Preferences
Civ 5 Gods & Kings back in stock.

"When Valve contacted me about two weeks ago to announce their Autumn (nov 21-27) and Winter (Dec 20-Jan 4) sales ... http://sotmc.artery-studios.com/wp/
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-----> http://cdr.thebronasium.com/cdr/9683 <-----


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100% confirmed Steam keys for the ongoing Amazon sale -- WORK IN PROGRESS. Civilization Mac codes give you the Windows version as well -- CONFIRMED. Thanks to Isaccard and 7extonly for all the heads ups on new news!



11/22 1:10 pm - 5:10 pm PST:

  • Dishonored $25 - with a catch. Amazon will have a lightning deal on the physical PC copy of Dishonored Nov. 22nd somewhere between 1:10 pm - 5:10 pm PST. Dishonored is Steamworks so you will be able to activate it on your Steam account. Limited quantity.

Starting 11/18 - 11/25:



Unknown Dates:

  • Viva Big Bundle of Games: $8.99 (thanks cicero)
    • Airline Tycoon Deluxe
    • Alter Ego
    • Angel Code
    • Cargo - The Quest for Gravity
    • Crazy Machines: New From The Lab
    • Grand Ages Rome
    • Helldorado
    • Mata Hari
    • STORM Frontline Nation
    • Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops

Serious Sam Series: (Unknown dates - thanks to 7extonly)


Starting 11/18-11/24:


Starting 11/18-11/25:


Starting 11/18-11/26:


Starting 11/19-11/22:

11/21:
11/23:



11/23-11/24:

  • Sonic Action Pack - $24.99 (thanks Isaccard)
    • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
      [*]Sonic 3 & Knuckles
      [*]Sonic 3D Blast
      [*]Sonic Adventure DX
      [*]Sonic CD
      [*]Sonic Generations Casino Night DLC
      [*]Sonic Generations
    • Sonic Spinball
      [*]Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 2
    • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
      [*]Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1
    • Sonic the Hedgehog

11/23-11/26:


  • Paradox War Chest - $7.49 Contains:

    • Victoria Franchise
      [*]Hearts of Iron III Collection
      [*]King Arthur Collection
      [*]King Arthur II
      [*]Achtung Panzer 1943
      [*]Gettysburg Armored Warfare

  • Paradox Majesty Franchise - $9.99 Contains:

    • Defenders of Ardania Battlemagic
      [*]Defenders of Ardania
      [*]Defenders of Ardania: The Conjurer's Tricks DLC
      [*]Majesty 2 Collection
      [*]Majesty Gold - HD
      [*]Warlock Master of the Arcane Master of Artifacts DLC
      [*]Warlock Master of the Arcane Power of the Serpent
      [*]Warlock Master of the Arcane Return of the Elves DLC
      [*]Warlock: Master of the Arcane - Powerful Lords DLC
      [*]Warlock: Master of the Arcane

11/23-11/25:

  • Pint Sized Paradox Package - $5.99 Contains:

    • Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields DLC Pack
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Mongols DLC Pack
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Ruler Designer DLC
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Songs of Albion DLC
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Songs of Faith DLC
      [*]Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Holy Land DLC
      [*]Majesty 2 Collection
      [*]Majesty Gold - HD
      [*]Warlock: Master of the Arcane

  • Plentiful Paradox Package - $9.99 Contains:

    • Crusader Kings II
      [*]Magicka Collection
      [*]Magicka: The Stars Are Left DLC
      [*]Sword of the Stars - Complete Collection
      [*]Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter
      [*]Victoria II

11/24-11/25:

11/26:

Reported Take Two Black Friday (links yet to come, updates/changes will likely be made):

  • Bioshock Dual Pack - $4.99
  • Borderlands 2 - $29.99
  • Civilization V - $7.50
  • Civilization V: Babylon Nebuchadnezzar II DLC - $1.25
  • Civilization V: Civilization and Scenario Pack: Korea - $1.25
  • Civilization V: Gods and Kings - $20.09
  • Civilization V: Korea and Ancient World Combo Pack - $1.87
  • Civilization V: Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack - $1.25
  • Civilization V Complete Pack (GOTY + Gods and Kings) - $19.99
  • Civilization V Cradle of Civilization Americas -$0.75
  • Civilization V Cradle of Civilization Asia -$0.75
  • Civilization V Cradle of Civilization Mediterranean - $0.75
  • Civilization V Cradle of Civilization Mesopotamia - $0.75
  • Civilization V Explorers Map Pack DLC - $1.25
  • Civilization V GOTY - $12.50
  • GTA - San Andreas - $3.75
  • GTA IV - $5.00
  • LA Noire - $5.00
  • Max Payne 3 Complete Bundle &#8211; Contains MP3+Season Pass - $19.99
  • NBA2K13 - $22.49
  • Xcom Enemy Unknown - $37.49
Need Confirmation (according to this thread they should be Steamworks titles, but still need confirmation):



Starting 11/16 until ???:


Starting 11/19-11/20:
 
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