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[Dusk Golem]

Gone Home had added appeal and immersion for me since its set in and they made a lot of references to the city that I live in (as the studio is set in the same city). Seriously, I don't know if people who don't know the area would catch onto it, but everything they made reference to in the game is real, from the bands to the locations and some local Portland merchandising.

It makes sense as they are located here they knew local things. Even those pizza boxes laid all over the place are based on a real small pizza chain settled here. For me it added to a certain level of immersion but also surrealism as it all seemed so normal.

 

[zkylon]

Gone Home had added appeal and immersion for me since its set in and they made a lot of references to the city that I live in (as the studio is set in the same city). Seriously, I don't know if people who don't know the area would catch onto it, but everything they made reference to in the game is real, from the bands to the locations and some local Portland merchandising.

It makes sense as they are located here they knew local things. Even those pizza boxes laid all over the place are based on a real small pizza chain settled here. For me it added to a certain level of immersion but also surrealism as it all seemed so normal.

that's pretty cool

 

[jshackles]

Gone Home had added appeal and immersion for me since its set in and they made a lot of references to the city that I live in (as the studio is set in the same city). Seriously, I don't know if people who don't know the area would catch onto it, but everything they made reference to in the game is real, from the bands to the locations and some local Portland merchandising.

It makes sense as they are located here they knew local things. Even those pizza boxes laid all over the place are based on a real small pizza chain settled here. For me it added to a certain level of immersion but also surrealism as it all seemed so normal.

I did not know this, but now that I do this game has moved dangerously close to the top of my backlog.

 

[zkylon]

I did not know this, but now that I do this game has moved dangerously close to the top of my backlog.

it's really short, you can go through it in one night even using zky's patented EXAMINE EVERY OBJECT AND CORNER FOR 2 MINUTES style of gameplay

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Gone Home had added appeal and immersion for me since its set in and they made a lot of references to the city that I live in (as the studio is set in the same city). Seriously, I don't know if people who don't know the area would catch onto it, but everything they made reference to in the game is real, from the bands to the locations and some local Portland merchandising.

It makes sense as they are located here they knew local things. Even those pizza boxes laid all over the place are based on a real small pizza chain settled here. For me it added to a certain level of immersion but also surrealism as it all seemed so normal.

Yeah, Gone Home has a crazy amount of detail.

 

[hohoXD123]

Gone Home had added appeal and immersion for me since its set in and they made a lot of references to the city that I live in (as the studio is set in the same city). Seriously, I don't know if people who don't know the area would catch onto it, but everything they made reference to in the game is real, from the bands to the locations and some local Portland merchandising.

It makes sense as they are located here they knew local things. Even those pizza boxes laid all over the place are based on a real small pizza chain settled here. For me it added to a certain level of immersion but also surrealism as it all seemed so normal.

Wow, I knew the attention to detail was great but didn't think it was on this level.

 

[Copons]

Gone Home had added appeal and immersion for me since its set in and they made a lot of references to the city that I live in (as the studio is set in the same city). Seriously, I don't know if people who don't know the area would catch onto it, but everything they made reference to in the game is real, from the bands to the locations and some local Portland merchandising.

It makes sense as they are located here they knew local things. Even those pizza boxes laid all over the place are based on a real small pizza chain settled here. For me it added to a certain level of immersion but also surrealism as it all seemed so normal.

Totally envying you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZt-pOc3moc

Spoiler

Also I totally love the riot grrrl scene, so I spent plenty of time just listening to tapes scattered around!

 

[Hinomura]

The next version of Enhanced Steam will have this:

...

The system is also aware of region-specific coupon codes, such as Gamefly's US vs UK code and will display the code relevant to your region. So for example when browsing the same page in the GB region:

...

Imho this could lead to misunderstandings: for instance there's a little problem here in EU if you're not in UK. Some e-shops let you buy with UK prices (ie GameFly), some shops don't (ie GMG), some shops have both (ie gamesplanet, gamersgate).
And what about possible USD prices for EU ppl? (ie region free stuff on Amazon).

Again, thanks for your efforts ^__^

 

[Tellaerin]

It looks great, but I'd just end up poutine it in my backlog.

Boo! Get off the stage! *throws tomatoes*

 

[Volcynika]

Master Reboot had my interest during the holiday sale but didn't get a big enough discount. Though it's on weekly and it tempts me!

 

[jshackles]

Imho this could lead to misunderstandings: for instance there's a little problem here in EU if you're not in UK. Some e-shops let you buy with UK prices (ie GameFly), some shops don't (ie GMG), some shops have both (ie gamesplanet, gamersgate).
And what about possible USD prices for EU ppl? (ie region free stuff on Amazon).

Again, thanks for your efforts ^__^

The price information in Enhanced Steam comes from IsThereAnyDeal.com, who automatically takes things like this into account. Enhanced Steam sends some data (such as the country code you're browsing Steam in) when getting these results. So for example with Amazon they automatically return the price that matches your Steam store price.

As to the new feature that displays coupon codes, they also keep a database of which coupon codes work in which regions, etc though again it may not be 100% accurate at any given point in time. If you find that you're consistently having problems with the coupon data, there will be an option to disable it.

 

[Hinomura]

The price information in Enhanced Steam comes from IsThereAnyDeal.com, who automatically takes things like this into account. Enhanced Steam sends some data (such as the country code you're browsing Steam in) when getting these results. So for example with Amazon they automatically return the price that matches your Steam store price.

As to the new feature that displays coupon codes, they also keep a database of which coupon codes work in which regions, etc though again it may not be 100% accurate at any given point in time. If you find that you're consistently having problems with the coupon data, there will be an option to disable it.

I know the data is from IsThereAnyDeal (and they don't check these things), I think (if it's possible) it could be great if you can disable "regional pricing" in ES via options

 

[PandaPedinte]

So I was playing Tales of Maj'Eyal while my internet was down and I must say the game is surprisingly fun and very hard

Spoiler

(I died in the tutorial xD)

. The character/class creation is very deep with 4 races, and their respective sub-races unlocked at the start, and the same goes for the classes and their specializations. The skills are diversified and offers a lot of customization and support to different kinds of playstyle.

The graphics are very basic, but I don't think if someone is interested in it could be put off by it.

 

[AlmostMilk]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

 

[Turfster]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

If you feel like an older game: Half Life (apply crowbar to face) or Max Payne (matrixdodgepewpew)
If you feel like a recent game: Dishonored (stealthy ghost/bloodsoaked murder machine) or Tomb Raider (platforming, arrows to knees)

 

[Tenrius]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

Max Payne. From that list I wouldn't really recommend Fable and perhaps Tomb Raider. I also haven't played Bioshock Infinite yet. Other games get an a-OK from me!

 

[eyeless]

Enhanced Steam for Firefox version 5.7 has been officially released and should update itself automatically the next time you restart your browser. This version incorporates MANY changes and new features that were previously available in the Chrome version of Enhanced Steam. In fact, there are too many new features to list here.

As always, if you run into any issues using this version, be sure to let me know!

EDIT: the lengths I go to....

did you see my previous post? (achievements aren't displaying for me correctly)

 

[Various Artists]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

Id suggest Bioshock. It has some haters but its a great game.

 

[Necromanti]

Is it just me, or did the BTA on IndieGala's bundle go up in price?

 

[Komo]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

Max Payne. At least, that's what I'd choose. However, if you don't like dark and gritty games, it might not be for you, but if it iiiis ... You're gonna have a great time

 

[Tenrius]

Make sure to check out Max Payne 2 as well. It's even better that the first game. Third is decent, but passable.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Id suggest Bioshock. It has some haters but its a great game.

It is actually a very mediocre game with good visuals. Play Tomb Raider, AlmostMilk.

 

[rtcn63]

Play Tomb Raider, AlmostMilk.

It is actually a very mediocre game with good visuals. Play Bioshock AlmostMilk.

 

[Various Artists]

It is actually a very mediocre game with good visuals. Play Tomb Raider, AlmostMilk.

The emersion and sprawling landscapes really struck a cord with me. I wanted to protect Elizabeth more than Lara.

 

[bobnowhere]

Is it just me, or did the BTA on IndieGala's bundle go up in price?

They are always changing it! Their idea of BTA is the price they decide, it has no relation to the actual average price. Anyway there is less than 2 days to go for it, so I imagine Rush Bros will be added very soon.

 

[Crab Milk Mickey]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

Whichever game you decide to play, Tomb Raider dead last. Saddest example of AAA gaming I've played in a long time. Unless you meant III when you mentioned Fable, then that one takes the cake.

 

[Ogedai_Khan]

It looks great, but I'd just end up poutine it in my backlog.

Agreed, I maple-ay this in the future.

 

[AlmostMilk]

It looks like I am playing Max Payne, all of them. Then once I am done, play Bioshock Infinite.

 

[Turfster]

It looks like I am playing Max Payne, all of them. Then once I am done, play Bioshock Infinite.

notlikethis.gif

 

[MMBosstones86]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

If you want to get your mind fucked...Bioshock. If you want a murder simulator....Dishonored

It is actually a very mediocre game with good visuals. Play Tomb Raider, AlmostMilk.

el-oh-el

 

[gabbo]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

Half Life
Max Payne
Dishonored
Bioshock Infinite
Tomb Raider or Fable tossup

 

[Atraveller]

It looks like I am playing Max Payne, all of them. Then once I am done, play Bioshock Infinite.

notlikethis.gif

Don't play MP3.

 

[jshackles]

did you see my previous post? (achievements aren't displaying for me correctly)

That's pretty strange. Just tested it here and it's working as expected, but it looks like Valve has different CSS for different versions of Firefox. Which version of Firefox are you using?

 

[rtcn63]

Don't play MP3.

You don't really play MP3 even when playing MP3. It's more like watching a self-loathing simulator that's been strapped to a hamster on a wheel.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Play MP3. Tomb Raider and Bioshock treat combat like filler, but each consists mostly of combat. MP3's combat is more substantial.

 

[Atraveller]

You don't really play MP3 even when play MP3. It's more like watching a self-loathing simulator that's been strapped to a hamster on a wheel.

Don't forget the Man On Fire style cutscenes.

 

[Turfster]

Don't forget the Man On Fire style cutscenes.

And the Man on Fire storyline, only less in every way.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

And the Man on Fire storyline, only less in every way.

What makes the cutscenes worse is they frequently interrupt some of the greatest TPS gameplay in existence.

 

[gabbo]

You don't really play MP3 even when play MP3. It's more like watching a self-loathing simulator that's been strapped to a hamster on a wheel.

That's such a good description of the game.

 

[More_Badass]

Which Trackmania is this GIF from?

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

fuck the haters, Max Payne 3 was pretty great cutscenes be damned.

 

[Atraveller]

Stallion is gonna kill us all when he sees this.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

I think that's Trackmania Canyon

fuck the haters, Max Payne 3 was pretty great cutscenes be damned.

Easy, low-impact combat is what's hot in the streets

 

[Turfster]

What makes the cutscenes worse is they frequently interrupt some of the greatest TPS gameplay in existence.

And then when they end, they always switch you back to the fucking shittiest pistol (even if it's the only fucking gun that has no ammo) and immediately make 50 mooks attack you.

 

[zkylon]

So I want to start a new game but I don't know what to play, help me decide. I haven't played any of them before.

Bioshock Infinite
Dishonored
Fable
Half Life
Max Payne
Tomb Raider

max payne is the best game in that list

go for it

It looks like I am playing Max Payne, all of them. Then once I am done, play Bioshock Infinite.

play 1 and 2

fuck 3

 

[Stallion Free]

Stallion is gonna kill us all when he sees this.

 

[Atraveller]

Speak of the devil...

 

[Rhaknar]

fuck the haters, Max Payne 3 was pretty great cutscenes be damned.

I hate cheesecake but I agree with this cheesecake

 

[More_Badass]

I think that's Trackmania Canyon

Easy, low-impact combat is what's hot in the streets

"Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection"
You have to be online to play?

How does Canyon compare to Stadium?

 

[StopMakingSense]

Hmm, game code activation is timing out.