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[JaseC]

I think the consensus on FEAR 3 falls somewhere along the lines of, "Although short, it's still better than FEAR 2. Plus, there's co-op!"

 

[BioHazard]

I've also got an extra CS:GO invite, I assume practically everyone is getting them now.

 

[Glass Rebel]

I think the consensus on FEAR 3 falls somewhere along the lines of, "Although short, it's still better than FEAR 2. Plus, there's co-op!"

Really? I heard it's the worst entry in the series but I might be mistaken.

 

[Stitch]

nope, it's much better than FEAR 2. Still much worse than 1.

 

[Blizzard]

Larger publishers tend to shy away from SteamPlay, presumably because it's "tantamount to giving away the game for free!"

*giving away the game for free to people who already bought it, silly publishers.

Is Civ V the highest profile example of a SteamPlay game? And has anyone tried to buck the trend and sell a separate Mac version of a Steam game?

 

[CecilRousso]

Is Civ V the highest profile example of a SteamPlay game?

Assassins Creed 2. Assassins Creed: Brotherhood.

 

[Joe Molotov]

I've also got an extra CS:GO invite, I assume practically everyone is getting them now.

I still don't have one.

 

[Blizzard]

I still don't have one.

Nor me (I checked again like last night to make sure there wasn't some huge batch being given out), but I was trying not to sound like I was begging. Or knowing how smart I am, maybe there was just a beta signup and I failed to sign, lol.

 

[BosSin]

Can anyone give away cs:go invites? I got into the beta when it first opened up and have yet to give away an invite. Admittedly I haven't played it that much, even though it's probably one of the best online shooters right now.

 

[Dice]

Can anyone give away cs:go invites? I got into the beta when it first opened up and have yet to give away an invite. Admittedly I haven't played it that much, even though it's probably one of the best online shooters right now.

If you have one in your steam inventory.

 

[BosSin]

If you have one in your steam inventory.

Fair enough, I'll check later.

Also, what's the general consensus on F.E.A.R 3? £3 is mighty tempting

 

[Dice]

Get it if you like ghost/horror stuff. I mean, it's not scary, but the style is a refreshing change of pace from other shooter experiences.

 

[Sysgen]

Really? I heard it's the worst entry in the series but I might be mistaken.

Recently re/played them all consecutively (the 2 expansions are an alternate story arc). F3AR 3 was the best (others will differ). F3AR 3 had better (more focused and frequent) story telling, different (open and diverse as opposed to corridor) level design than the rest of the series. Graphically superior. Re-playable (after completing the game) using Fettel, possess enemies, explode them from within, telekinesis .... coop. Achievement based leveling. Loved it.

 

[TouchMyBox]

Larger publishers tend to shy away from SteamPlay, presumably because it's "tantamount to giving away the game for free!"

It's pretty sad that Ubisoft looks like awesome cool guy saints in this regard.

*giving away the game for free to people who already bought it, silly publishers.

Is Civ V the highest profile example of a SteamPlay game? And has anyone tried to buck the trend and sell a separate Mac version of a Steam game?

I'm guessing Assassin's Creed is the highest-selling franchise that utilizes steamplay.

 

[HoosTrax]

Is Civ V the highest profile example of a SteamPlay game?

What criteria? Number of players? Then it'd probably be Football Manager 2012 or any of a number of Source engine games (TF2, CS:S, and Dota 2 are all more popular).

 

[BosSin]

Get it if you like ghost/horror stuff. I mean, it's not scary, but the style is a refreshing change of pace from other shooter experiences.

I've played both 1 and 2, 1 was quite awesome but 2 is forgettable. Where does 3 stand in comparison?

 

[garath]

I'd love to get into the CS:GO beta.. css was one of my most played fps games. Unfortunately not to be yet.

 

[Glass Rebel]

nope, it's much better than FEAR 2. Still much worse than 1.

Guess I found something to spend my credit on.

Recently re/played them all consecutively (the 2 expansions are an alternate story arc). F3AR 3 was the best (others will differ). F3AR 3 had better (more focused and frequent) story telling, different (open and diverse as opposed to corridor) level design than the rest of the series. Graphically superior. Re-playable (after completing the game) using Fettel, possess enemies, explode them from within, telekinesis .... coop. Achievement based leveling. Loved it.

Better than F.E.A.R. 1? I have a hard time believing that, it's one of my favourite FPS ever.

 

[Burekma]

Larger publishers tend to shy away from SteamPlay, presumably because it's "tantamount to giving away the game for free!"

Actually, it probably has more to do with the fact that publishers just don't care about the mac version, so they outsource it to specialized mac port companies, who then proceed to publish and sell the game. In Deus-Ex's case it was Feral Interactive.

This obviously complicates things in regards to selling the mac version on Steam or making it steamplay, since Valve doesn't allow selling multiple versions of the same game.

Sometimes the mac games come to Steam at a later date, but in general, this will only be resolved once publishers start doing mac ports in-house.

 

[JaseC]

Actually, it probably has more to do with the fact that publishers just don't care about the mac version, so they outsource it to specialized mac port companies, who then proceed to publish and sell the game. In Deus-Ex's case it was Feral Interactive.

This obviously complicates things in regards to selling the mac version on Steam or making it steamplay, since Valve doesn't allow selling multiple versions of the same game.

Sometimes the mac games come to Steam at a later date, but in general, this will only be resolved once publishers start doing mac ports in-house.

Feral seems to be popular choice for belated Mac ports (BioShock and Borderlands come to mind).

Edit: I didn't realise they were behind the Mac port of Human Revolution. It's not surprising that the game isn't on Steam as a retroactive SteamPlay title seeing as they're utterly averse to the platform.

 

[AndyD]

count me in, too. PM me with the details, i can paypal the money

I can be a fourth if there is room.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

I don't know if anyone else pre-ordered DiRT Showdown but I just checked and I can preload now

 

[ArjanN]

Guess I found something to spend my credit on.

Better than F.E.A.R. 1? I have a hard time believing that, it's one of my favourite FPS ever.

FEAR 3 has very solid shooting mechanics and the co-op is fun, but the story and horror elements are clearly worse though.

Overall I still think 1 and 2 are better. I always thought FEAR 2 was pretty underrated.

 

[Baha]

Dead Island is the midweek madness deal @ 60% off

 

[Boss Doggie]

What's today's DD?

 

[JaseC]

What's today's DD?

It's not up yet, which can only mean Half-Life 3.

 

[drhankmccoyphd]

Looks like Thief 2 is up also, but we're still missing Thief 1.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/211740/?snr=1_7_7_204_150_1

 

[Baha]

Thief midweek madness 50% off

 

[JaseC]

Thief Gold and Thief II will be mine.

 

[shintoki]

50% off seems weak for games which are about 10years old +

 

[MNC]

Heh. "Dead Island GOTY announced!"

"Here's Dead Island without any DLC!"

 

[Baha]

Thief Gold hasn't been added to the store yet from the looks of it, it's missing from the bundle atm.

 

[Tomodachi]

And here. We. Go.
EDIT: also, I'm very late.

 

[Boss Doggie]

50% off seems weak for games which are about 10years old +

And yet they have more value than Dead Island

 

[drhankmccoyphd]

Do we expect the Thief games to be more or less identical to the GOG releases? I mean, aside from DRM?

 

[kafiend]

The prices are ballsed up in the UK for Thief.

Edit: ah, looks like its not showing all the items in the bundle.

 

[Weenerz]

Thief Gold and Thief II will be mine.

Your avatar, is it that girl from The Lovely Bones?

 

[Boss Doggie]

Wow, something must be special if DD hasn't appeared yet.

 

[Baha]

Puzzler World 2 is the steam daily (not updated yet), 80% off/ $1.99

 

[drizzle]

Heh. "Dead Island GOTY announced!"

"Here's Dead Island without any DLC!"

Dead Island GOTY was announced? Good, I don't have to decide if I should buy the game on this sale or not.

 

[Tomodachi]

Also, Alan Wake American Nightmare is finally out. My preorder still won't start downloading though, but I guess I'll wait another 30-50 seconds before freaking out.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Puzzler World 2 is the steam daily (not updated yet), 80% off/ $1.99

Man, I should eat some crow.

 

[kafiend]

Also, Alan Wake American Nightmare is finally out. My preorder still won't start downloading though, but I guess I'll wait another 30-50 seconds before freaking out.

Restart Steam. I had to do that here.

 

[JaseC]

Your avatar, is it that girl from The Lovely Bones?

A gold star for you!

 

[Blizzard]

Are all of the Thief games good and working on modern Windows 7 systems without shenanigans? I've never played them, but if there any I still don't own, that price seems pretty good.

 

[Sarcasm]

A gold star for you!

Such an interesting movie.

With my game log I think I won't spend much this time around when and if sale comes.

 

[Tomodachi]

Restart Steam. I had to do that here.

That did it. Thanks.

Spoiler

but I really wanted to freak out D:

 

[SteveWinwood]

Thief huh? I can buy all three games for 3 bucks more than just one of them on gog...

I guess I'm worried about compatibility issues. Don't know if I should be or not.

 

[Baha]

Thief Gold is now on the store and part of the bundle.

 

[Des0lar]

I would love to buy Thief, but price is too much atm. Sorry guys :/