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STEAM announcements & updates 2013 II - ITT we buy $1 games and complain about them

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Visualante2

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RibbedHero said:
The UK price of £6.30 is good, and we're technically Europe, even if we like to pretend we're not.
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Speak for yourself. I'm not sure where Robert got the idea that it would be Braid like. I mean I got the feeling it was a Wind Waker Cave Story type game from the islands and Fish's interviews. And from the first half I wasn't disappointed.
 
masterkajo

masterkajo

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Anyone know if the XCom Slingshot DLC is on sale somewhere? I am about to start playing it on Ironman Impossible and to be honest, I think I kind of need the new hats or I don't stand a chance. It's a mental thing for my recruits.
 
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Stallion Free

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I do background checks on every dev before I buy a game.

I'm hoping to finish up the one I'm doing for Assassin's Creed 3 before the summer sale.
 
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nexen

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Mutant Blobs Attack is pretty good.

...and I don't care if we're supposed to talk about the game and not the creator(s) - DrinkBox is staffed by really great people.


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Has anyone here bit on Sword of the Stars: The Pit? I'm really looking for impressions.
 
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ClovingWestbrook

Banned
Stallion Free said:
I do background checks on every dev before I buy a game.

I'm hoping to finish up the one I'm doing for Assassin's Creed 3 before the summer sale.
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Pretty much. If I took that stance I wouldn't be buying any games from Activision, Ubisoft, EA, Blizzard, etc. Shocking that devs and publishers are sometimes douchebags.
 
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AlphaProspector

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Joe Molotov said:
A new version of Final Fantasy XI was released on Steam last week. Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 is still in closed beta.
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Ah, right. It was FFXI, my bad.

So far all the FFs on the Steam registry previously existed on PC? The milestone would've been spotting FFX/X-II/XIII and such. I think IX never had a port but also showed up in the registry, right? Maybe I'm just really confused, I need more sleep...
 
Wok

Wok

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Have you recently received emails from Steam and Origin about someone trying to reset your password?

I have received:
  • two from Steam between 8 and 9 PM on April 19th
  • one from Origin between 8 and 9 PM today
 
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Shantom

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AlphaProspector said:
Ah, right. It was FFXI, my bad.

So far all the FFs on the Steam registry previously existed on PC? The milestone would've been spotting FFX/X-II/XIII and such. I think IX never had a port but also showed up in the registry, right? Maybe I'm just really confused, I need more sleep...
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FFIX was never in the registry.
 
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Rawket Lawnchair

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Wok said:
Have you recently received emails from Steam and Origin about someone trying to reset your password?

I have received:
  • two from Steam between 8 and 9 PM on April 19th
  • one from Origin between 8 and 9 PM today
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If you've recently redeemed a Steam code that was public (like, given away on GAF), then no worries about Steam.

Origin is a different issue though, so you'd better change it for a month, just in case.
 
Wok

Wok

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Apostate said:
If you've recently redeemed a Steam code that eas oublic (like, given away on GAF), then no worries about Stea.

Origin is a different issue though, so you'd better change it for a month, just in case.
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It is a different message than the usual ones with redeemed codes. It is as if someone had used my email address to ask for a reset, and then I receive an email with a link to reset the password, but I do not click the link.
 
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Rawket Lawnchair

Member
They could be elegant spams (they exist). Better change passwords for some time, just in case, using the client's procedure, as someone probably knows which emails you're using.
 
Wok

Wok

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Apostate said:
They could be elegant spams (they exist). Better change passwords for some time, just in case, using the client's procedure, as someone probably knows which emails you're using.
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Interestingly, I had parsed the emails too fast, the email address used is the one I use for the Steam Support and Origin Store/Client, not for Steam Store/Client.

While Origin does not tell the IP address of the scammer, Steam Support does and this is the following one: 91.50.128.112 (only for April 19th)

If you receive similar messages in the following days, please tell as well.
 
X

xelios

Universal Access can be found under System Preferences
SalsaShark said:
Since a lot of people complained about not jumping into La Mulana for a dollar; Groupees is doing the "Build a Greenlight 2" bundle:

http://groupees.com/bagb2
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Quoting for the new page.

Deals of the Day - April 23, 2013


[GamersGate Spring Sale] - full list of Steam activated games:

Don't forget "elder-geek.com" coupon for extra 5% discount. -- Thanks drizzle

A Game of Dwarves - $4.98
A Game of Dwarves: Ale Pack - $0.50
A Game of Dwarves: Pets - $2.50
A Game of Dwarves: Star Dwarves - $2.50
Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers - $9.00
Alien Spidy - $4.98
Bang Bang Racing - $4.98
Binary Domain Collection - $7.23
  • Binary Domain - ($6.24)
  • Binary Domain: Dan Marshall Pack
  • Binary Domain: Multiplayer Map Pack
Company of Heroes Complete - $11.98
  • Company of Heroes
  • Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
  • Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
Defenders of Ardania Collection - $6.50
  • Defenders of Ardania - ($5.00)
  • Defenders of Ardania: Battlemagic DLC - ($1.00)
  • Defenders of Ardania: The Conjurer's Tricks DLC - ($1.50)
Dollar Dash - $4.98
Dollar Dash (4-pack) - $14.93
Dungeonland - $5.00
Dungeonland (4-pack) - $14.99
Dungeonland: Dungeon Maestro Grimoire Pack - $1.50
Empire: Total War Collection - $10.18
  • Empire: Total War - ($5.08)
  • Empire: Total War - Elite Units of the West DLC
  • Empire: Total War - Elite Units of America DLC
  • Empire: Total War - Elite Units of the East DLC
  • Empire: Total War - Warpath Campaign
  • Empire: Total War - Special Forces DLC
Galaxy on Fire 2 HD - $6.00
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit - $5.08
Jagged Alliance: Collector's Bundle - $25.97
  • Jagged Alliance: Back in Action - ($13.58)
  • Jagged Alliance: Back in Action - Desert Specialist Kit - ($0.75)
  • Jagged Alliance: Back in Action - Jungle Specialist Kit - ($0.75)
  • Jagged Alliance: Back in Action - Night Specialist Kit - ($0.75)
  • Jagged Alliance: Back in Action - Point Blank - ($2.50)
  • Jagged Alliance: Back in Action - Shades of Red - ($2.50)
  • Jagged Alliance: Crossfire - ($10.18)
King Arthur Collection - $9.98
  • King Arthur: Knights and Vassals - ($1.00)
  • King Arthur: Legendary Artifacts - ($1.00)
  • King Arthur: The Druids - ($2.00)
  • King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame - ($5.00)
  • King Arthur: The Saxons - ($2.00)
King Arthur: Fallen Champions - $2.48
Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise - $2.49
Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise Master Level - $0.75
Legend of Grimrock - $5.10
Magicka Collection - $14.98
  • Magicka
  • Magicka: Caverns and Marshlands
  • Magicka: Final Frontier - ($1.50)
  • Magicka: Frozen Lake - ($1.00)
  • Magicka: Gamer Bundle - ($1.00)
  • Magicka: Holiday Item Spirit Pack - ($1.00)
  • Magicka: Horror Props Item Pack - ($1.50)
  • Magicka: Lonely Island Cruise - ($1.00)
  • Magicka: Nippon - ($0.50)
  • Magicka: Robe Bundle
  • Magicka: The Other Side of the Coin - ($2.50)
  • Magicka: The Stars are Left - ($2.98)
  • Magicka: Vietnam - ($2.48)
  • Magicka: Watch Tower - ($1.00)
  • Magicka: Wizard Survival Kit - ($0.50)
Magicka: Aspiring Musician Robes DLC - $1.00
Magicka: Dungeons & Daemons DLC - $2.00
Magicka: Grimnir's Laboratory DLC - $0.50
Magicka: Heirlooms Item Pack DLC - $1.00
Magicka: Marshlands DLC - $1.00
Magicka: Mega Villain Robes DLC - $1.00
Magicka: Party Robes DLC - $1.00
Magicka: Peculiar Gadgets DLC - $1.00
Napoleon: Total War Collection - $10.18
  • Napoleon: Total War
  • Napoleon: Total War - Coalition Pack DLC
  • Napoleon: Total War - Heroes of The Napoleonic Wars DLC
  • Napoleon: Total War - Imperial Eagle Pack DLC
  • Napoleon: Total War - Peninsular Campaign DLC
NiGHTS Into Dreams - $3.40
Omerta City of Gangsters - $27.97
Omerta City of Gangsters (2-pack) - $41.99
Overlord Complete Pack - $5.99
  • Overlord
  • Overlord II
  • Overlord: Raising Hell
Psychonauts - $4.98
Renegade Ops - $5.10
Risen 2 Dark Waters Collection - $15.30
  • Risen 2 Dark Waters - ($10.18)
  • Risen 2 Dark Waters: A Pirate's Clothes
  • Risen 2 Dark Waters: The Air Temple - ($3.38)
  • Risen 2 Dark Waters: Treasure Isle DLC - ($3.38)
Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops - $2.00
Sine Mora - $4.98
Sleeping Dogs - $12.00
Sleeping Dogs: Nightmare In North Point DLC - $1.50
Sleeping Dogs: The Red Envelope Pack - $0.90
Sleeping Dogs: Retro Triad Pack - $0.60
Sleeping Dogs: Screen Legends Pack - $0.60
Sleeping Dogs: Street Racer Pack - $1.19
Sleeping Dogs: SWAT Pack - $1.20
Sleeping Dogs: Tactical Soldier Pack - $0.60
Sleeping Dogs: The High Roller Pack - $0.90
Sleeping Dogs: Top Dog Gold Pack - $0.90
Sleeping Dogs: Top Dog Silver Pack - $0.60
Sleeping Dogs: Year of the Snake DLC - $2.10
SkyDrift - $5.00
SkyDrift: Extreme Fighters Premium Airplane Pack - $0.75
SkyDrift: Gladiator Multiplayer Pack - $1.50
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - $20.07
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (4-pack) - $60.29
Sonic Adventure 2 - $3.40
Sonic CD - $1.70
Sonic Generations - $10.18
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I - $3.38
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II - $5.08
Spellforce Complete Pack (partial Steam activation - only games below) - $12.50
  • SpellForce 2 Faith In Destiny
  • SpellForce 2 Faith In Destiny Digital Extras
  • SpellForce 2 Faith In Destiny Scenario 1: Flink's Secret Diary
  • SpellForce 2 Faith In Destiny Scenario 2: The Golden Fool
  • SpellForce 2 Faith In Destiny Scenario 3: The Last Stand
Starvoid - $4.98
STORM: Frontline Nation - $2.99
Stronghold 3 Gold - $7.49
Super Meat Boys - $4.49
The Cave - $5.10
The Showdown Effect - $5.00
The Showdown Effect (4-pack) - $14.99
The Showdown Effect: Digital Deluxe Edition - $10.00
The Showdown Effect: Digital Deluxe Edition (4-pack) - $29.99
Trine 2 - $3.75
Trine 2: Goblin Menace - $2.00
 
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Fusilli Craig

Member
GMG has got 75% off Ronimo Games content. To that end, if I pick up the Romino games bundle (which includes a copy of Awesomenauts) and already own Awesomenauts will it free up that portion of the bundle as a giftable item or does it not work that way?

Also, Luxor Evolved.... is it complete garbage? Seems like a cheap cash-grab on the whole Geo Wars/Pac Man CE craze but whenever I see flashing lights and multipliers all over the screen I lose all will power. Bulletstorm and Beat Hazard are better than sex for this reason.
 
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Shantom

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Fusilli Craig said:
GMG has got 75% off Ronimo Games content. To that end, if I pick up the Romino games bundle (which includes a copy of Awesomenauts) and already own Awesomenauts will it free up that portion of the bundle as a giftable item or does it not work that way?

Also, Luxor Evolved.... is it complete garbage? Seems like a cheap cash-grab on the whole Geo Wars/Pac Man CE craze but whenever I see flashing lights and multipliers all over the screen I lose all will power. Bulletstorm and Beat Hazard are better than sex for this reason.
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It depends if GMG give separate keys for that bundle or not. If they don't then the copy will be lost. If they do you won't be able to add the item to your Steam inventory but you'll be free to give the key to a friend or whatever.
 
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RibbedHero

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Fusilli Craig said:
GMG has got 75% off Ronimo Games content. To that end, if I pick up the Romino games bundle (which includes a copy of Awesomenauts) and already own Awesomenauts will it free up that portion of the bundle as a giftable item or does it not work that way?

Also, Luxor Evolved.... is it complete garbage? Seems like a cheap cash-grab on the whole Geo Wars/Pac Man CE craze but whenever I see flashing lights and multipliers all over the screen I lose all will power. Bulletstorm and Beat Hazard are better than sex for this reason.
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If GMG provides individual keys then yes, you can pass on the individual keys. If it's one key for the bundle then you won't get giftable copies.

Edit: beaten.
 
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Sblargh

Banned
People were afraid of a Steam universal takeover, but between GG, GoG, GreenManGaming and Nuuvem, Steam is quickly losing monopoly over my monies.
 
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RibbedHero

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Sblargh said:
People were afraid of a Steam universal takeover, but between GG, GoG, GreenManGaming and Nuuvem, Steam is quickly losing monopoly over my monies.
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Yeah, but how many of the games you buy from those services register on Steam? I imagine a large majority, at least that's what it is in my case.
 
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Fusilli Craig

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Zoidberg_Jesus said:
It depends if GMG give separate keys for that bundle or not. If they don't then the copy will be lost. If they do you won't be able to add the item to your Steam inventory but you'll be free to give the key to a friend or whatever.
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Thanks, figured it out by checking whether the "Ronimo Games" bundle was available on Steam or not; it isn't so the "bundle" was just a collection of codes put together by GMG.

As a result, with the 20% off voucher, you can get Awesomenauts, all it's DLC, it's fantastic soundtrack and Swords and Soldiers for $10. If you're at all into the MOBA scene it's worth checking out. I found LoL and DOTA too hard to process just looking at the battlefield; I find Awesomenauts much easier to "read" moment to moment. Plus the 80's Saturday morning cartoon schtick resonates with me.

So no opinions on Luxor Evolved?
 
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CaptainZombie

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Sblargh said:
In that regard, yeah, Steam still is my one and only overlord.
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It's why I wish there was no uPlay and/or Origin. It would have been nice to have a unified PC front with Steam due to the amount of features that they offer. Unlike consoles, having a unified PC front would be quite beneficial to the format. I just hope that Big Picture Mode gets some improvements, mine tends to crash to the desktop from time to time.
 
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nexen

Member
CaptainZombie said:
It's why I wish there was no uPlay and/or Origin. It would have been nice to have a unified PC front with Steam due to the amount of features that they offer. Unlike consoles, having a unified PC front would be quite beneficial to the format. I just hope that Big Picture Mode gets some improvements, mine tends to crash to the desktop from time to time.
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Without competition the sale prices on Steam would likely go up and quality of service would go down. Monopolies are never good for an industry.
 
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Stumpokapow

listen to the mad man
nexen said:
Without competition the sale prices on Steam would likely go up and quality of service would go down. Monopolies are never good for an industry.
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How is competition occurring thanks to those?

Developers and publishers set their own prices. Steam isn't a store, buying quantities of inventory from developers and publishers, using loss-leaders to sneak people in, etc. They're a consignment boutique--a space where independent sellers are competing amongst each other in exchange for a cut going to the middle-man.

Hell, Steam allows for free Steamworks keys. Developers can literally give away tens of thousands of copies of their game for free if they want. Or resell those keys, basically limiting Valve's cut further. So you get competition from places like GMG, who basically do nothing but make money by claiming some of that middle-man cash. Since they can meaningfully reduce their margin in exchange for volume, they can attract customers. And they do it within the framework of Steam, because Steam isn't a conventional store, it's a consignment boutique. GMG is basically acting like an agent on behalf of one of the sellers inside the consignment boutique.

Do uPlay or Origin take less than 30% of a cut from developers?
 
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