• Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.

STEAM - announcements, updates and WIN

Status
Not open for further replies.
D

Dipswitch

Member
Lyphen said:
Bioware games crash and are incredibly finicky about hardware configurations. You'll never get a smooth experience with KotOR/2, Jade Empire or Mass Effect.

That said, they're worth it. Just remember to mash Quick Save every 5 minutes.
Click to expand...

I'd recommend that folks don't rely on a single game save slot with KOTOR. On my recent playthrough, it crashed as the game was saving and corrupted that particular save file. Since I literally had 40 or so save slots going, it wasn't a big deal for me at the time. But I can't imagine how pissed off I'd be if I relied on a single quick save slot and it got wiped out. Not to mention that there are numerous scripting bugs still left in the game that can prevent you from finishing certain side missions or triggering important conversation options.
 
A

AstroLad

Hail to the KING baby
Actually didn't like Braid too much myself, but that's because I'm racist against puzzle platformers, so more a reflection of my genre preferences than the game itself.
 
S

SlickVic

Member
I've been waiting for Braid to be on the Steam weekend deal ever since it came out. I expected it to be $10 but seeing it at $5 is all the more sweeter. :D
 
G

GreyMatter

Member
Already got Braid when I bought the massive indie pack a few weeks ago. Can't say I'd buy it alone for $5, but it's still an awesome deal.
 
HurricaneJesus

HurricaneJesus

Member
GreyMatter said:
Already got Braid when I bought the massive indie pack a few weeks ago. Can't say I'd buy it alone for $5, but it's still an awesome deal.
Click to expand...

People are fucked. I bought Braid for the XBLA at full price, and then again on Steam, just because it is such an amazing game. Braid singlehandedly restored my faith in gaming.

GOTY 2008 and 2009.
 
E

eznark

Banned
otake said:
mass effect is horrible.
Click to expand...
People are fucked. I bought Mass Effect for the XBox at full price, and then again on Steam, just because it is such an amazing game. Rex singlehandedly restored my faith in gaming.

GOTY 2008 and 2009.
 
T

Twig

Banned
eznark said:
People are fucked. I bought Mass Effect for the XBox at full price, and then again on Steam, just because it is such an amazing game. Rex singlehandedly restored my faith in gaming.

GOTY 2008 and 2009.
Click to expand...
Wrex.

Also what $5 what will buy.
 
HurricaneJesus

HurricaneJesus

Member
eznark said:
People are fucked. I bought Mass Effect for the XBox at full price, and then again on Steam, just because it is such an amazing game. Rex singlehandedly restored my faith in gaming.

GOTY 2008 and 2009.
Click to expand...

Touche, Costmart.
 
B

Brazil

Living in the shadow of Amaz
Dipswitch said:
I'd recommend that folks don't rely on a single game save slot with KOTOR. On my recent playthrough, it crashed as the game was saving and corrupted that particular save file. Since I literally had 40 or so save slots going, it wasn't a big deal for me at the time. But I can't imagine how pissed off I'd be if I relied on a single quick save slot and it got wiped out. Not to mention that there are numerous scripting bugs still left in the game that can prevent you from finishing certain side missions or triggering important conversation options.
Click to expand...
I guess that's the new standard in WRPGs.
 
S

SyNapSe

Member
I think I'll try that Braid at $5. I don't generally like puzzle platformer types but there isn't much to lose at that price.
 
W

webrunner

Member
ArjanN said:
Wat.

Using multiple save slots whenever possible has always been the standard in wRPGs. Hell, in all games.
Click to expand...

I like to keep one save when 'safe', ie, when I can move around and do sidequests, and another inside dungeons/etc where it would be impossible or difficult to return to town.

Then, depending on the game, I might start on a new save if I feel there's a major point to return to (I have a save just before the
Rex vs Ray fight
in MGS4 in case I want to do it again, for instance)
 
C

Chiaroscuro

Member
firehawk12 said:
So, it looks like EA abandoned Steam for Impulse:
http://www.impulsedriven.com/publisher/electronic_arts

Sims 3, Red Alert 3 expansion and Dragon Age available for (pre)order. I wonder if it's as simple as Impulse giving them a better deal or if there's something else going on.
Click to expand...


That does not mean they will not end on Steam eventually (or the pre-order starts soon) but I guess that The Sims is a property EA wants a tight control and until now was only available at their online store.
 
S

Stallion Free

Cock Encumbered
Impulse had Red Faction: Guerilla up before Steam for pre-order too. I am slightly worried though. I would rather not split my library. Why can't both services have all games?
 
X

xKilltheMx

Member
WHOA WHOA WHOA. HOLD THE EFFIN PRESSES! why the FUCK did gaf not tell me the Jedi Knight series was coming to Steam next week? HOLY SHIT jedi academy is like 40 bucks and other outrageous prices elsewhere and steam will probably have it for 9.99. Fuck. yes.
 
L

Lothars

Member
Chiaroscuro said:
That does not mean they will not end on Steam eventually (or the pre-order starts soon) but I guess that The Sims is a property EA wants a tight control and until now was only available at their online store.
Click to expand...

Agreed, I think that's what will happen especially since Impulse had red faction before Steam but it did appear on steam so they will appear in Steam sooner than later I would bet.
 
L

Lothars

Member
xKilltheMx said:
WHOA WHOA WHOA. HOLD THE EFFIN PRESSES! why the FUCK did gaf not tell me the Jedi Knight series was coming to Steam next week? HOLY SHIT jedi academy is like 40 bucks and other outrageous prices elsewhere and steam will probably have it for 9.99. Fuck. yes.
Click to expand...

That's awesome, I will be buying it all especially Jedi Academy, I've been wanting to play them all for the longest time but can't find my cd's
 
S

Shard

XBLAnnoyance
Resident Evil™ 5 Now Available for Pre-Purchase
September 11, 2009, 4:52 pm - Valve - General Announcement
A biological agent is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures, and it's your job to investigate.

Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, returns and is joined by new playable character Sheva Aloma. The two of you will experience fear together, in co-op mode, as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day in Resident Evil™ 5, now available for pre-purchase via Steam.

Buy now and save 10%!
 
R

rohlfinator

Member
grif1020 said:
Impulse had Red Faction: Guerilla up before Steam for pre-order too. I am slightly worried though. I would rather not split my library. Why can't both services have all games?
Click to expand...
Honestly (and a part of me feels horrible for thinking this), I'm kind of glad to see a large publisher like EA give some timed exclusivity to a lesser-known DD service. I love Steam, but strong competition is a good thing and Impulse is a good service, and if this is what it takes to attract users to it, I'm okay with that.
 
bee

bee

Member
you can see where their pricing comes from, re5 is £27 ($45) which seems like a normal US price but its only £17 retail here ($28) so ye fuck steam again in europe
 
C

careksims

Member
Dammit. RE5 unlock in 3 days. Ugh Don't have money for it. Hopefully down the road there is a Weekend Steam deal. Hopefully the mods will be as crazy as RE4's

So IF EA is not supporting Steam, does that mean no Mass Effect 2 on Steam?
 
S

Slavik81

Member
bee said:
you can see where their pricing comes from, re5 is £27 ($45) which seems like a normal US price but its only £17 retail here ($28) so ye fuck steam again in europe
Click to expand...
So you're complaining that Steam has the same price as the retail US copy of the game, rather than the retail European version?

Why aren't you instead just celebrating that you're able to get Resident Evil 5 for $30 after tax rather than $45 that Americans have to pay? That's ridiculously cheap.

I'd buy it day one if that was how much it cost here...
 
M

Mrbob

Member
Zumas revenge $19.99...the era of 10 dollar popcap games on steam are over. :(

Also, if SF4 is any indication wait a couple months and RE5 should be on a weekend deal.
 
bee

bee

Member
Slavik81 said:
So you're complaining that Steam has the same price as the retail US copy of the game, rather than the retail European version?

Why aren't you instead just celebrating that you're able to get Resident Evil 5 for $30 after tax rather than $45 that Americans have to pay? That's ridiculously cheap.

I'd buy it day one if that was how much it cost here...
Click to expand...

of course i'm complaining it has the US price in europe, pc games have been this price in the UK for a very long time, i see no reason to pay more for a version i can't resell after finishing it

http://www.zavvi.co.uk/zavvi/10048612.product?affil=awin&awc=2549_1252694441_994a3e826a18e008fd35741825f03c8c
 
G

Gattsu25

Banned
rohlfinator said:
Honestly (and a part of me feels horrible for thinking this), I'm kind of glad to see a large publisher like EA give some timed exclusivity to a lesser-known DD service. I love Steam, but strong competition is a good thing and Impulse is a good service, and if this is what it takes to attract users to it, I'm okay with that.
Click to expand...


Yup

I like Impulse, so far.

Not as much as I liked their older download service, though
 
O

Oreoleo

Member
Shard said:
Resident Evil™ 5 Now Available for Pre-Purchase
September 11, 2009, 4:52 pm - Valve - General Announcement
A biological agent is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures, and it's your job to investigate.

Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, returns and is joined by new playable character Sheva Aloma. The two of you will experience fear together, in co-op mode, as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day in Resident Evil™ 5, now available for pre-purchase via Steam.

Buy now and save 10%!
Click to expand...

Finally! Been waiting on this for a while. Anyone else planning on picking this up? I may or may not want to go through it in co-op.
 
C

Chiaroscuro

Member
Great RE5 showing up.... and I already maxed out this month game purchases. I may give up Red Faction too, left them for an upcoming weekend deal (although 2 free games is quite a good offer).
 
A

AstroLad

Hail to the KING baby
Mrbob said:
Zumas revenge $19.99...the era of 10 dollar popcap games on steam are over. :(

Also, if SF4 is any indication wait a couple months and RE5 should be on a weekend deal.
Click to expand...
17.99! I'm sure it'll be $10 in a month at most, but I'm getting it day one. Game looks great. Can't believe that and Batman are coming out the same day. *drool*
 
D

Def Jukie

Member
Why is everyone assuming EA games are no longer going to be available on Steam? Maybe they are looking to get their games on some more DD services. Unless they come out with a statement saying they are going exclusive I would not read into this at all.
 
scarybore

scarybore

Member
So glad that Resident Evil 5 will be on Steam, was worried Capcom might not bother for whatever reason. I'm gonna have to wait till I actually buy it though, got enough on my plate and the UK price is too high, hard to justify paying so much over a retail copy especially when I already have a console version.

Hopefully Capcom get around to putting Devil May Cry 4 on Steam as well, should have been on there from the start but better late than never is preferable to not at all.
 
S

Slavik81

Member
bee said:
of course i'm complaining it has the US price in europe, pc games have been this price in the UK for a very long time, i see no reason to pay more for a version i can't resell after finishing it.
Click to expand...
Then buy it elsewhere. You have a choice between quite a number of different places to buy from.

I usually check the prices at a few different stores before I purchase something, rather than deciding that I'll buy everything from a single place. After all, it's very rare for any store to always be the cheapest for everything.

Why bother to complain about Steam when you don't even have to buy from them? It's not like it has a government sponsored monopoly or something.
 
bee

bee

Member
Slavik81 said:
Why bother to complain about Steam when you don't even have to buy from them? It's not like it has a government sponsored monopoly or something.
Click to expand...

i do buy from there occasionally, i figure if enough european people whine about their horrific pricing they will eventually change it to mirror euro retail
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

An update on Steam Input and controller support
Platform
18
2K
Kacho replied
Linux Hits an All-Time High Marketshare on Steam Hardware Survey
2 3
104
6K
FateTrap replied
Half-Life triples its own Steam record after big Valve update
News 2
53
5K
Buggy Loop replied
European GSD H1 2024: PS5 is -16%, Switch -32% and Xbox Series S/X -37%
2 3
129
11K
djjinx2 replied
Forbes: Steam reviews are a weapon, but one of the only ones players can wield
35
2K
Bkdk replied
Top Bottom