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STEAM announcements & updates 2013 - Year of the SteamBox
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Fantastic. I've been wanting to pick up the DDE of The Forgotten Sands after realising my mistake yonks ago (that is, purchasing the standard edition).
Thanks for the heads-up! Been wanted to get both. Are they steam codes?
StrongArmSteady
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yep!
Can I also note that Sands of Time is amazing?
And that Warrior Within and Two Thrones are not as good as Sands of Time, but still nice games.
Also, Sands of Time was released for free by Ubisoft on their Ad-Supported gaming experience, along with Far Cry, Ghost Recon and Raving Rabids:
http://www.fileplanet.com/180411/18...of-Time-Full-Game-[Free-Game---Ad-Supported]/
But I'd just buy the Steam one.
IblisGinjo
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Hey Ms. Splosion Man popped under new releases for $9.99, *edit* It's back up no info on achievements or if it's GFWL though.
But... the DDE is as expensive as the bundle itself.
And the bonuses don't seem that interesting:
I had to use my old PS1 DualShock with a USB adapter, because my 360 pad didn't work properly with Sands of Time. The good thing is that DirectInput support doesn't require any additional driver or software.
Glass Rebel
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It is? Shows up as 4.99 for me, double the standard version.
Well I was in the middle of rocking out to Joe Danger 2 (fingers crossed on that Steam DB entry as it's awesome) but for you treacle, sure. Just let me get into the offline giggery-pokery.
Fake edit: Right first off Uplay ends up being a dick as says "There seams to be a problem with your internet connection" yadda, yadda, yadda so I clicked Go Offline and then clicked on Play and it launches fine. I think it's just the Uplay rewards which get disabled now.
Proper Edit: If you select the Uplay option in the menu the game has a shit fit and boots you out. Other than that it now works offline for me.
24% more expensive than in the US for the Digital Edition. I guess Ubisoft forgot to pricedrop it in Brazil:
It's $5 and the bundle is $15.
Edit: Kindasorta beaten.
24% more expensive than in the US for the Digital Edition. I guess Ubisoft forgot to pricedrop it in Brazil:
Ubi forgot to Aussie Tax it, too.
Glass Rebel
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I'm so on this. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think it's even published by Microsoft. They're not listed on the store page. It also hit iOS last week.
Ah, thanks for checking
No probs. Checking and dying about 20 times because I've totally forgot the controls. Sands of Time and Forgotten Sands are worth the price of admission alone. Plus PoP 2008 is one of my guilty pleasures.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Oh, I didn't realize that. Hopefully the laugh brightened your day, though.
Fusilli Craig
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Am I the only one who really enjoyed the reboot (The original one not the movie tie-in)? I thought the world was fun to run around in and the focus on one-on-one combat, while a departure, really gave the game a unique feel.
The "original" reboot? You mean Sands of Time?
Prince of Persia 2008 is pretty good. I still think Sands of Time is a better game.
The only one I actually didn't play was Forgotten Sands, and that was a throwback to the "sands of time" trilogy, wasn't it?
And the iOS port even appears to have more features than the PC port.
If they couldn't be bothered to put achievements in I don't think I can be bothered to purchase it until $2.50 :|
Stallion Free
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It falls between sot and ww chronologically and is pretty great.
The reboot (2008) was by far the most enjoyable PoP game for me; I get the feeling most people who have enjoyed the franchise hate that version though.
RibbedHero
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How does Sands of Time hold up nowadays? Loved that game on the OG Xbox, and want to replay it. Pad support and widescreen support any good?
The second reboot of PoP (2008) I didn't care for. I liked the art style plenty but the level design was so arbitrary and gamey that I couldn't get into it. Also the 'no dying, ever' thing made it feel too pointless.
I really liked Forgotten Sands though. I think that game is underrated.
I really liked Forgotten Sands though. I think that game is underrated.
Fusilli Craig
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The "original" reboot? You mean Sands of Time?
Prince of Persia 2008 is pretty good. I still think Sands of Time is a better game.
The only one I actually didn't play was Forgotten Sands, and that was a throwback to the "sands of time" trilogy, wasn't it?
Heh, the reboot of the modern adaptation I guess. Semantics.
I wouldn't say SoT is a "better game" so much as it is different. Both are excellent; one focuses on group combat and "interior" settings, the other focuses on one-on-one combat and "exterior" settings while also perhaps leaning a little more on magic as a platforming device.
I just think it's criminal how rarely the 2008 release is even mentioned when the PoP name comes up as it's in the league of SoT and certainly more enjoyable than any of the other releases.
Forgotten Sands had some interesting platforming but I didn't get a lot out of the new prince/djinn-chick relationship. I found the conversation a little ham-handed and uninspiring though the platforming was entertaining (but Uplay...).
Stallion Free
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Pad takes a bit of effort and widescreen isn't perfect but damn if it doesn't look amazing. I'll dig up some screenshots tonight.
MMBosstones86
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This. Doubt it, but would be really awesome.
IblisGinjo
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Purchased it. It has GFWL (wish they had stated that on the store page). I can't play because it states it needs a cdkey to log in to Live which there isn't one. I can't bypass the log on so....hopefully this will get patched and hopefully Steam achievements added.
Looks like it'll be a good game but you may want to hold off on it if GFWL does not agree with you.
I would prefer they knock out GFWL completely.
I would have no problem re-earning those achievements down the line.
Patch out Securom and GFWL and I will buy Arkham City.
I'm just done with games that have ridiculous, and potentially damaging, DRM included. There are plenty of amazing games that cater more to the consumer.
Ouch. Thanks for taking one for the team, so to speak.
Lord British
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Is Forgotten Sands worth it? I think I've asked this before. I kind of want to give it a go. Didn't like PoP 2008 at all, but loved SoT.
Stallion Free
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Yeah it's good and the closest sequel to sot I think.
Glass Rebel
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Oh boy.
Try right clicking the game and view CD-key
Once in the game, if you shift+tab, is their an option to show CD-key
Registry Method:
Start > Run > Regedit > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > H6432Node
Alternatively, you are probably justified to a refund since GFWL isn't on the software page.
I concur. Underrated game. Everyone assumed it was going to suck because it looked like a cash in on the movie.
BoosterDuck
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Twisted Pixel just shot themselves in the foot for not including a TF2 Yellow Bow accessory.
Stronghammer22
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It's weird, the achievements don't seem to be uploaded yet (I haven't seen them on x360a at least). They appear to have jumped the gun or something. Also, the vast majority of GFWL games do not need to be activated. Have you tried using a local account to play? If you want to play on your Live account, you could try disabling your network adaptor and booting into the game.
Wut?
All my GFWL games need a key activation. They even require it again if you reinstall your OS but don't create a new live profile (keeping your saves) - they will still require you to input a serial number the first time you run them.
IblisGinjo
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Yeah thanks tried it, others having this problem as well. No cd-key context menu option or registry info. It's only $10 and it seems like a good game if not for GFWL.
I believe they may have jumped the gun on the release as well. It's happened to Steam games before. The store info page should say GFWL at least, maybe they will update it.
*EDIT* Someone get in touch with Noogy. Delay Dust if it uses GFWL.
MMBosstones86
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Same. Every game I've done with GFWL has needed a key. Getting some of these games to work have been so frustrating I don't even want to play.
Think i have about 5 minutes on GTA4.
Stronghammer22
Member
From the GFWL FAQ.
There are exceptions, of course. Bulletstorm comes to mind. In your case, you are using a LIVE profile, thus you need to input the key. If you use a local account, 99% of the time you do not.
Oh, I thought you were referring to the snafu that allowed GFWL games to be played with any valid GFWL key. (Was this ever fixed or has it remained a "feature"?)
But... why would you even....
You know what, nevermind. People in this thread are motherfucking crazy when it comes to GFWL, I won't even bother.
Lord British
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I would recommend just buying Sands of Time. The other two are inferior. Not bad, but you might not want them. They'll be on sale again within three months, most likely.
For the same price. So you gain literally nothing by not buying them now.
I'd buy the first three and FOrgotten Sands, as it follows Sands of Time....
...but then again, might as well just buy them all, since PoP 2008 is a good game.
Everybody should buy the bundle, is what I'm saying.
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