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[TheFightingFish]

Everyone who plays games should have an arcade stick of some kind. They make a massive difference when playing certain genres. Old arcade games, beat 'em ups, fighting games, shmups, 2D platformers. Some games are just significantly better with an arcade stick.

Customizing a stick is also a lot of fun. Everytime I get frustrated losing in a fighting game, I look down at my stick and see Carey Mulligan's beautiful smile. Washes the salt away.

Yeah, it really does change how certain genres play. After building a custom stick I found myself moving more and more into stuff like fighters and SHMUPS. They just feel so satisfying to play with a stick, I don't really buy much of a performance gain over a pad, but the feel is unbeatable. As such (and since I don't want a next gen console for a few years if at all) it's nice that the PC is starting to see more and more of those types of games. I just want the next big Namco fighter to also get a PC release, but I might just be dreaming there.

 

[maneil99]

Okay so I instlaled and uninstalled about 70 games, you guys think I should do a fresh install of windows?

 

[Salsa]

posting here in case someone considers this a deal breaker since it's never properly highlighted on the store page:

the new Adventure Time game doesnt have online multiplayer

bummer, but I guess it's mostly intended for kids

Spoiler

I'll get it anyway

 

[Dimitri2401]

The mission variety is a bigger put off than the combat. Hoping they add more of that.

I was originally hoping for some kind of Metal Slug, but it seems quite different, more about platforming.

It's not necessarily bad, I might try to get a copy from a 4-pack.

 

[SanguineShark]

posting here in case someone considers this a deal breaker since it's never properly highlighted on the store page:

the new Adventure Time game doesnt have online multiplayer



bummer, but I guess it's mostly intended for kids

Spoiler

I'll get it anyway[/url]

Spoiler

Son of a ...I was going to play this with friends. Appreciate local co-op but in this day and ag, not having it for a title clearly focused around that is just stupid. Most of my friends who would be interested in this either moved away or are online mostly.

Guess I'll scratch it off the list.

edit for typo

 

[Grief.exe]

Yeah, it really does change how certain genres play. After building a custom stick I found myself moving more and more into stuff like fighters and SHMUPS. They just feel so satisfying to play with a stick, I don't really buy much of a performance gain over a pad, but the feel is unbeatable. As such (and since I don't want a next gen console for a few years if at all) it's nice that the PC is starting to see more and more of those types of games. I just want the next big Namco fighter to also get a PC release, but I might just be dreaming there.

Namco is porting Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst Special Edition Remix Ninja Gaiden Edtion Plus

I would consider that a more obscure game, so you can expect more from Namco. I think Dark Souls really gave them the wake up call to PC gaming.

As for fighters, we should have KOFXIII and Skullgirls coming very soon.

 

[Salsa]

Son of a ...I was going to play this with friends. Appreciate local co-op but in this day and age, but not having it for a title clearly focused around that is just stupid. Most of my friends who would be interested in this either moved away or are online mostly.

Guess I'll scratch it off the list.

yeah. Thankfully one of my buds is a big adventure time fan as well so we'll play through it, but 4 people would have been nice

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

As for fighters, we should have KOFXIII and Skullgirls coming very soon.

Skullgirls goes up for Steam pre-order on the first of August, for those curious.

 

[Salsa]

Namco is porting Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst Special Edition Remix Ninja Gaiden Edtion Plus

that probably plays like shit with a stick tho

 

[SanguineShark]

I was originally hoping for some kind of Metal Slug, but it seems quite different, more about platforming.

It's not necessarily bad, I might try to get a copy from a 4-pack.

Well, you aren't wrong. Posted my first few impressions in the Merc thread http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=628901&page=2

I'll echo the sentiment of the music being fantastic. It's very fitting for this type of game. Gamepad also seems to be a must have, so far.

It's not as fluid as Metal Slug, but I think it's designed to be that way. The controls have you value your timing and space, it's more deliberate with your jumping/ducking/aim. Don't go in expecting the same type of spam fest, at least not at first.

Will play more later.

It plays a lot more like certain old school games not of the Metal Slug genre. Pacing is completely different as well. Your characters also have a certain weight to them.

 

[Da DreadLord]

Not sure if u meant in real life or the game, i went with real life!

Almost looks as good as the game!

 

[zkylon]

SoC didn't click for me until a few hours in, when I got past the Bar area, then I started to really get sucked into the game.

yeah getting to the bar, even if you're not loving the game is a good idea. when the game opens up and you start getting into abandoned underground stations and such I can't imagine anyone not getting hooked

 

[JBourne]

Gonna go all nuts and attempt to install some clear buttons with LEDs. After I install a PS360+

I went with clear Seimitsu screw-ons with art under the buttons. Didn't want Carey to have a bunch of holes in her.

I need a pic

also im getting this

I'll take one when I get home. I use that same jlf, although I bought a Link so the shaft is removable. Focus Attack is the only seller I use. Very fast, and Jaleel will make sure your happy. Great dude, great business.

 

[BoosterDuck]

As for fighters, we should have KOFXIII and Skullgirls coming very soon.

 

[Dimitri2401]

Well, you aren't wrong. Posted my first few impressions in the Merc thread http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=628901&page=2

"I'll echo the sentiment of the music being fantastic. It's very fitting for this type of game. Gamepad also seems to be a must have, so far.

It's not as fluid as Metal Slug, but I think it's designed to be that way. The controls have you value your timing and space, it's more deliberate with your jumping/ducking/aim. Don't go in expecting the same type of spam fest, at least not at first.

Will play more later."

It plays a lot more like certain old school games not of the Metal Slug genre. Pacing is completely different as well.

Thanks a lot! I completely missed the dedicated thread

 

[fantomena]

MS, I WANT HALO ON STEAM YOU BASTARDS!!!

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

If I'm just giving stuff away (coupons), do I still need to use the trade thread?

Yeah? Yeah.

 

[Nabs]

I'm liking the arcade stick love in here. I'm always pushing it on people because it's just an amazing way to play games. It has also saved me a lot of pain from extra long sf/mk sessions.

If anyone is in the market for sticks, madcatz is running a promo this weekend from da beech: http://www.madcatz.com/mad-catz-proud-sponsor-of-video-x-games/

 

[derExperte]

If I'm just giving stuff away (coupons), do I still need to use the trade thread?

Yeah? Yeah.

If you don't want anything in return just post them here.

 

[alr1ght]

I wish they'd make an arcade stick that works on all systems. I don't want to have to buy 3 separate sticks or modify one just because they're stingy.

 

[catabarez]

Adventure Time is coming to Steam?

I wish they'd make an arcade stick that works on all systems. I don't want to have to buy 3 separate sticks or modify one just because they're stingy.

Those exist

 

[Salsa]

I wish they'd make an arcade stick that works on all systems. I don't want to have to buy 3 separate sticks or modify one just because they're stingy.

they exist

also im surprised at how every game so far (even mercenary kings, wich is early access) recognizes this stick automatically without any tinkering/remapping, considering it's PS3 and not 360

otherwise joy2key, motionjoy etc are your friends

 

[KimonoNoNo]

Quick question guys as I'm new to steam.

I was just sending out some friend requests and suddenly steam turned to German on me.
Where's the option to change it back to English kept?

Ta in advance.

Edit- Sorted.

 

[Nabs]

I know the Qanba Q4 supports all 3.

 

[Salsa]

Adventure Time is coming to Steam?

announcement is PS3/360/WiiU/3DS/PC

im assuming PC = Steam

 

[Volotaire]

Just want to repeat again, FTL is awesome.

 

[JBourne]

I ordered a Qanba PS3/PC stick that doesn't work on my PC. No drivers. It's supposed to install them when you plug it in, but I tried on 3 different computers with the same result on each. I can't find them online, either.

I'd get a PS360+ and install it in a Hori before I ever bought a Qanba again. Qanba customer support doesn't exist.

 

[cicero]

Is modbot broken again?

 

[Salsa]

I ordered a Qanba PS3/PC stick that doesn't work on my PC. No drivers. It's supposed to install them when you plug it in, but I tried on 3 different computers with the same result on each. I can't find them online, either.

I'd get a PS360+ and install it in a Hori before I ever bought a Qanba again. Qanba customer support doesn't exist.

all I know about compatibility issues is that MadCatz PS3 sticks dont seem to work on Nvidia chips, but who the hell uses those nForce motherboards?

 

[alr1ght]

I know the Qanba Q4 supports all 3.

One hundred seventy dollaroes. O_O

Mainly want to get one for MAME and the occasional PS360 fighter. No that much though.

 

[amishpriest99]

playin mercenary kings with the rock and triple h

Awesome! I at least need to find me that Brawl fightstick...could use it for a lot of games in my collection, particularly Skullgirls (still in beta). Might even get SSF4AE if the price is right...should have bought it during the Steam sale.

 

[Salsa]

One hundred seventy dollaroes. O_O

Mainly want to get one for MAME and the occasional PS360 fighter. No that much though.

you can also get a 360 or PS3 stick and mod it to work on anything, but I think that's as expensive if not more (pretty sure you need a whole new board)

 

[alr1ght]

Doesn't PS3 support regular HID USB drivers? PC and PS3, while not ideal would be better than one or the other.

 

[Enco]

What?

 

[Salsa]

Doesn't PS3 support regular HID USB drivers? PC and PS3, while not ideal would be better than one or the other.

I think some PS3 sticks require the propietary Intel usb thingie, can't remember the name

you can always get a cheap usb port

every 360 stick works perfectly on PC tho, it just recognizes it same way it does a 360 controller

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

posting here in case someone considers this a deal breaker since it's never properly highlighted on the store page:

the new Adventure Time game doesnt have online multiplayer



bummer, but I guess it's mostly intended for kids

Spoiler

I'll get it anyway

I didn't even know it was gonna be for PC.

Totes gonna get it.

 

[amishpriest99]

Probably a noob-ish question but is there any way to get the Tatsunoko fightstick (for the Wii) to work on PC? Seeing as I already have that stick and all.

 

[JBourne]

all I know about compatibility issues is that MadCatz PS3 sticks dont seem to work on Nvidia chips, but who the hell uses those nForce motherboards?

Yeah, this is an issue with my particular stick. All I need are the drivers. I just can't download them, because Qanba doesn't give a fuck about providing any sort of customer support.

 

[mannerbot]

you can also get a 360 or PS3 stick and mod it to work on anything, but I think that's as expensive if not more (pretty sure you need a whole new board)

It's cheap if you are capable of doing the mod yourself. Just get a 360 stick and a Cthulhu board (adding PS3 compatibility) is $35; there are also solderless kits now. Check out Tech Talk subforum at shoryuken.com if interested.

 

[Salsa]

Probably a noob-ish question but is there any way to get the Tatsunoko fightstick (for the Wii) to work on PC? Seeing as I already have that stick and all.

MayFlash Wii Classic Controller to USB converter should work

edit: yup

it's also the same stick I just bought. I think your buttons are a bit less quality since this is newer but it's pretty much the same thing.

 

[amishpriest99]

MayFlash Wii Classic Controller to USB converter should work

Ah, thank you . I shall look into this.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

If you don't want anything in return just post them here.

Three %66 Awesomenauts, 90% Serious Sam 2, %50 Strike Suit Infinity, a Forge. Yes, as in the game.

 

[Papytendo]

Not sure if posted in the thread yet, but I noticed Planetary Annihilation's price has dropped from $89.99 to $69.99.

 

[Firebrand]

Tomb Raider is £6.49 on GMG (75% / £7.49 with £1 cash back, or £1.50 credit).. Also 75% on a lot of other Square-Enix titles, and Square-Enix's own store has similar discounts as well.

 

[YianGaruga]

Not sure if posted in the thread yet, but I noticed Planetary Annihilation's price has dropped from $89.99 to $69.99.

bargain. Buy it fast before it goes up again.

 

[woo and indeed hoo]

Is modbot broken again?

Given that chugen's awesome ModBot gift earlier is still apparently unclaimed, I would hazard to say yes.

Stump might be doing some coding; I PM'd him earlier to say that I wasn't getting receipt PM's from ModBot when gifts were claimed so he might be fixing that. So feel free to blame me in lieu of any other information. I'll try not to take it personally *sniff*.

 

[maneil99]

Not sure if posted in the thread yet, but I noticed Planetary Annihilation's price has dropped from $89.99 to $69.99.

still way to much

 

[vitaminwateryum]

Giantbomb Shadowrun Returns Quicklook

http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/quick-look-shadowrun-returns/2300-7730/

All I needed to hear from that QL was, "Have you played X-Com? This sort of plays like X-Com."

Insta-buy.

 

[super-famicom]

otherwise joy2key, motionjoy etc are your friends

Uhh, Motioninjoy is kinda shitty. Many people have gotten their drivers messed up by using it and it's basically spyware. Everyone should use this instead if they want to use a Dualshock 3 on their PC: http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=59385385

 

[Exeunt]

No wonder everyone is discussing STALKER today, its the daily deal!

I had a feeling it would go on discount when I noticed the registry apps were updated.

I also noticed they added a STALKER SoC + CoP bundle, but I guess that didn't go live in time for the daily deal.

http://steamdb.info/sub/5011/

There was a SoC + CoP bundle previously, but they yanked it at the beginning of the sale (I'm guessing to switch SoC over to GSC's ownership from THQ's). Now that CoP's price is up and the new bundle isn't listed, I technically saved a few cents by trading for these during the sale thanks to trading cards. Funny how that all works out! I'm glad the games aren't going to get yanked any time soon either.

I wonder if 48 hour "dailies" are here to stay, or if they're just bleeding over from the sale.