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STEAM announcements & updates 2012 Thread 4 - winter seal is coming
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BadAss2961
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Claimed. Thanks Rothstein.
Freeza Under The Shower
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I started fine on my win 7 installation.
OK this game fucking intrigues me now, I'm going to have to get it
I hate this gen. So many "update required" games just sitting there. I fucking hate having to update everything just to play it. I can understand multiplayer games, but single player only games? Fuck that shit.
Holy shit 8.7 gigs, 4 gigs, 2.5 gis... these are fucking SP games!
Holy shit 8.7 gigs, 4 gigs, 2.5 gis... these are fucking SP games!
MMBosstones86
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seems like most games are updating due to the new content system for BPM or something.
Hurray massive updates!
Hurray massive updates!
I heard a Nickelback song on my classic rock station the other day. World's not worth living in any more.
Nabs
Member
Yeah, I've seen 'em at Best Buy. They have a large display near the games here. Best Buy actually gives you real Steam Cards, while Gamestop prints a code on a large receipt.
While I did see a Jack on the second place team and Cody is pretty strong, plenty of strong characters are in base game. I get the resentment over dlc characters, but fighting games aren't that badly balanced. AE2011 was kind of an outlier where Ono intentionally wanted Yun to be overpowered and give the community a villain.
rohlfinator
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Weird, most of my games updated a couple weeks ago when I reinstalled Windows (and had to re-validate my Steam games).
Buttonbasher
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Right? I was just about to launch the game when it started. Muh...
Joe Molotov
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I don't get why updates are a bad thing, they're there to fix/add things. Unless it's DLC that you don't own then it's not needed but besides that it's a good thing.
Only other reason might be slow internet I suppose. But most gamers should have decent enough internet to support a few updates right.
Only other reason might be slow internet I suppose. But most gamers should have decent enough internet to support a few updates right.
Buttonbasher
Member
I just think there's an easier way than reinstalling the entire game. I don't know what that'd be, but I see other games pushing relatively small options, so when a game completely reinstalls itself, right when I want to play it I get bummed out.
Last Baron
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Does Dungeon Defenders still have updates bigger than the base game? Or, at least that's how I remember it.
It had a lot of updates.
It had a lot of updates.
shaowebb
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$12.49 SF x Tekken On Steam right now.
$3.24 Street Fighter Swap Costume complete pack
$3.24 Tekken Swap Costume complete pack
$2.99 Shared assist gem pack 1
$2.99 Shared assist gem pack 2
$0.99 Street Fighter boost gem pack 1
$0.99 Street Fighter boost gem pack 2
$0.99 Tekken boost gem pack 1
$0.99 Tekken boost gem pack 2
$29-ish total for all of it.
*note its still on the 1.02 patch and the consoles are on the 1.7 patch Also it does not have the extra dlc cast available for purchase yet. Your call if you wish to nab it early and wait on these.
$3.24 Street Fighter Swap Costume complete pack
$3.24 Tekken Swap Costume complete pack
$2.99 Shared assist gem pack 1
$2.99 Shared assist gem pack 2
$0.99 Street Fighter boost gem pack 1
$0.99 Street Fighter boost gem pack 2
$0.99 Tekken boost gem pack 1
$0.99 Tekken boost gem pack 2
$29-ish total for all of it.
*note its still on the 1.02 patch and the consoles are on the 1.7 patch Also it does not have the extra dlc cast available for purchase yet. Your call if you wish to nab it early and wait on these.
I put people that complain about game updates in the same pile as people that complain about Windows updates. You know, the crazy people pile.
"Oh god, windows updated just last week and now it want's to update AGAIN? Godammit Microsoft you can't do anything right". That's what updates are, dude. Making things better for you.
The only two reasonable complaints about constant updates are "my internet is too slow" or "my internet has a monthly cap". Which, to that, all I can say is get better internet.
I could argue that the Swap Costume packs are useless, but they're a matter of taste.
However, the Gem packs are useless. There's plenty Gems in the game already and, personally, I think the game is better without them.
That's because that game doesn't really exist. The universe was sending you a message.
Wuthering_Heights
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Hey dudes.
Is there a certain place here at GAF we can go to trade Steam keys?
Is there a certain place here at GAF we can go to trade Steam keys?
Wuthering_Heights
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Ahh!
Thanks. I should have searched, I guess. But I could ever only remember seeing a 'steam gifts' thread.
BetterWorldz
Member
Hey guys, so I'm from Europe but I'll be in the US probably during the winter sale. Will I be able to purchase in $ thanks to the US IP? Is there any risk i might get banned after I log in in Europe again?
Holy...I'm never seen so many people trying to trade prison currency games. Trying to get non-indie bundle games for Humble Bundle BTA keys etc. lol...
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
A part of me wishes the trading happened in this thread still so we could shame the people trying to flip Humble Bundle keys.
If anyone needs shame it's the people I've seen online (not here, yet) trying to trade Metro 2033 codes.
Cloudius12
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I think you have to contact Steam support about this.
But why should I give away my extra Humble Bundle for Android 3 key, containing World of Goo, Anomaly, Osmos, and EDGE (Games I already had anyway but I bought the Bundle anyway because I buy all Humble bundles)? Sure, I'm not going to ask for a full priced game for it, but a 2,50 game?
It's not like I paid 1 buck for 20 of them, it's my extra key. Just recently I traded one extra Spirits game key that I got from a Humble Bundle (because I already had the game) for somebody else's extra Necrovision Indie Royale (or was it gala?) extra key. What's bad about that?
Again, down the road, when the keys are no longer available for free, why can't I trade my extra one for some cheap indie game? Again, i'm not going to ask for a 15 buck game for it, but I already bought the THQ Bundle, I already have Metro 2033, but I got another key on Facebook. Why can't I trade that away for some 75% off indie game down in the winter sale?
Actually there's a chance you might not be able to buy things while in the US since your card address and your IP won't fall in line, and putting money on your Steam wallet won't allow you to buy things due to the different currencies (at least that's how it was a few months ago).
As Cloudius12 suggested, I would definitively contact Steam Support to have the situation solved. I would recommend doing so soon since Steam support can be slow to reply and it will likely be worst during the sales.
I faced a similar situation and contacted Steam Support.
From Singapore (currently in the US for a study trip)
Steam advised me to tag on "/?cc=sg"
My orders would not go through unless I put that tag on.
I presume you'll still be getting EU prices even though you are in the US during Christmas :/
Laurentius
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So I mentioned it over in the Dishonored thread, but the Dunwall City Trials DLC is really, really fun. I'd definitely recommend it if you liked Dishonored and enjoy challenge map type gameplay.
I'm not going to tell you what you should or should not do, but I was specifically referencing people who are trying to profit off of keys while they are freely available to anyone. Doing that instead of telling people where it's free is the act of a scumbag.
BetterWorldz
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Hmmm, thanks for the answers guys.
How about I create a new account for the Americas and then gift everything to my euro account? >
Does anyone know if Mastercards are tied to a billing address? Otherwise I'll just get Steam Cards, sounds like a plan.
How about I create a new account for the Americas and then gift everything to my euro account? >
Does anyone know if Mastercards are tied to a billing address? Otherwise I'll just get Steam Cards, sounds like a plan.Ville Pukema
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Can't make myself new topics and though this is best thread to post this.
All EU steam users should go and sign this http://steamunpowered.eu/to-all-eu-citizens-please-help-us/ I was looking around www.steamprices.com saw the link and got interested. [quote="It's about EU Directive 97/7/EC:] “Whereas the free movement of goods and services affects not only the business sector but also private individuals; whereas it means that consumers should be able to have access to the goods and services of another Member State on the same terms as the population of that State;“[/quote]
Would be great to get more names under this, I know might be wishful thinking, but hey EU has done good things every now and then! This would greatly benefit anyone who buys games in steam, being able to buy from UK Steam Store if game is cheaper on there. Free market for consumers benefit also and not just companies. Will take only 2 or 3 minutes to sign, please take your time to do it. Because if you're gamer in EU you must have wondered why people in other member state get games cheaper then you from digital goods store.
Fight to right the wrong and make your backlog that much longer!
Edit: oh well, seems like I'm late with this! They have already send the letter, well lets hope something good turns out from it.
All EU steam users should go and sign this http://steamunpowered.eu/to-all-eu-citizens-please-help-us/ I was looking around www.steamprices.com saw the link and got interested. [quote="It's about EU Directive 97/7/EC:] “Whereas the free movement of goods and services affects not only the business sector but also private individuals; whereas it means that consumers should be able to have access to the goods and services of another Member State on the same terms as the population of that State;“[/quote]
Would be great to get more names under this, I know might be wishful thinking, but hey EU has done good things every now and then! This would greatly benefit anyone who buys games in steam, being able to buy from UK Steam Store if game is cheaper on there. Free market for consumers benefit also and not just companies. Will take only 2 or 3 minutes to sign, please take your time to do it. Because if you're gamer in EU you must have wondered why people in other member state get games cheaper then you from digital goods store.
Fight to right the wrong and make your backlog that much longer!
Edit: oh well, seems like I'm late with this! They have already send the letter, well lets hope something good turns out from it.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Is Sleeping Dogs the new Dungeon Defenders? Are these devs taking it wei too far??
Hmmm, thanks for the answers guys.
How about I create a new account for the Americas and then gift everything to my euro account? >
I had this exact problem with Steam over this. Resolved but annoying...
Steam account created in Philippines. Credit card is Philippine based. My Steam store is Asia region locked.
Move to France. Credit card is still Philippine based. Account locked! Steam suggests I use the "/?cc=ph" address to buy my stuff. My Steam store is still Asia region locked.
Move to UK. Buy a prepaid VISA card in UK to use on Steam. Account locked! Steam suggests I use the "/?cc=uk" address to buy my stuff. My Steam store is now UK region locked.
Move to the Middle East. Credit card is still UK based. Account locked! Steam suggests I use the "/?cc=uk" address to buy my stuff. My Steam store is still UK region locked.
Buy a prepaid VISA card in ME later to use on Steam. Account locked! Steam suggests I use the "/?cc=ae" address to buy my stuff. My Steam store is now ME region locked.
Therefore, your Store region pricing is completely based on your CC info and the web address used or else Account lock until you resolve it with the Steam CS team.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
If there's nothing questionable about this practice, then why shouldn't you get the full value of the game? Why is it now worth less money than before it was bundled or given away for free?
Nabs
Member
The latest patch that is in microsoft cert limbo pushes it up to 1.06 or something like that.
Because it was made available for free/really cheap and you should have gotten it before. On the same hand, i'm not your servant and I shouldn't have to give you stuff for free even though I have it twice.
Sure, I can easily give it to somebody if I so desire, which I usually do, but why can't we trade things? If you're willing to pay full price, then just buy the game from Steam, why would you buy it from me?
Syphon Filter
Member
thank god they revmoed the color thing on the top right corner of the client.
Don't know if this was posted here already...
TotalBiscuit's Why do I own... - Bad Rats ?
Never had the courage to add this game to my library (I have one copy on my inventory that I got on one of the steam promotions) so I can finally see this legendary game!
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