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STEAM | April 2017 - Fly me to the Moon
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Chairmanchuck
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Of course its not. I still think though that Valve should have introduced local currencies far earlier and let Steam get a bigger foothold in one of the biggest gaming markets far earlier than they did.
Chinese knew about Steam before local pricing, but "no Chinese" would buy games for 60$.
I dont think it would become like that, but I can see that games like Naruto, Attack on Titan, Dragon Ball etc. wont be on Steam for Chinese Users but on Tencents plattform. Tencent owns the rights to a lot of anime stuff in China.
They have every right to be afraid. But CS:Go isnt really that big in China. Asia is all about Cross-Fire, that Korean CS clone.
Like I said. DOTA was HUGE in China. Everyone was playing it. DOTA2 came out and it was on that Perfect World launcher and even then it took ages to come out. During that time LoL could capture the market.
It would be so cool!
I remember something similar for the old House of the Dead 2 PC version... Or am I wrong?
Like mouse and lightgun multiplayer support (on CRT)?
I'll post this in the Tencent thread, too...
Steam Powers On in China to Provide Standalone Games (and Dota 2) for a Price
I don't think it's unfair to say that Valve may have been unsure about China due to being mostly ignored. My basis for that is these two paragraphs
I may be giving Valve an undue amount of leeway here, but it definitely "feels" like they didn't want to push too far too quickly. *shrugs*
Edit to add:
Steam games in China: Making the most of a lucrative opportunity
Steam Powers On in China to Provide Standalone Games (and Dota 2) for a Price
I don't think it's unfair to say that Valve may have been unsure about China due to being mostly ignored. My basis for that is these two paragraphs
I may be giving Valve an undue amount of leeway here, but it definitely "feels" like they didn't want to push too far too quickly. *shrugs*
Edit to add:
Steam games in China: Making the most of a lucrative opportunity
ouch ... and i originally wanted to stay away just because of its DRM
Now its not even bargain bin material
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I am laughing when the posters in cybercafes here have "the Counter Strike sequel, Crossfire!" I was like "waah?"
Cybercafes are sorta dying here anyway. Well sorta, they're still around, just not as abundant. Killed by the "coin-op" personal computers.
Yeah, they exist here.
It's due to the original title by OP, article outright says China only but he used Asia.
Cybercafes are sorta dying here anyway. Well sorta, they're still around, just not as abundant. Killed by the "coin-op" personal computers.
Yeah, they exist here.
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If I get banned for this, I'll laugh.
It's due to the original title by OP, article outright says China only but he used Asia.
Little Nightmares reviews seem to be popping up
HYPE!
http://opencritic.com/game/4206/little-nightmares
HYPE!
http://opencritic.com/game/4206/little-nightmares
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
Well, in my youth, which was a hundred years ago, I used to fantasize about how great those games were.
Chairmanchuck
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Those cybercafes or Internetbars in huge in China, because the parents dont want the children to play games while in middle/high-school, because that might affect their grades.
So the teenagers just tell the parents they go to learn with some friends, do an overnight study session and just spend the whole night with friends having a "Lan party" there.
There was an internet bar close to where I lived and 95% of the people in there are teenagers who go there straight after school.
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
I used to do the same ten years ago. I couldn't afford a gaming PC.
There's a little but important difference for Valve on Steam in China before and after CS GO launched officiall.
So, Valve won't be able to be in a grey area anymore in China after 1st May.
Thanks for the game!
Baron_Calamity
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sweet thanks!
AHA-Lambda
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Rockin' Ranger
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Next week is my favoritest week.
I think I'll be playing What Remains of Edith Finch along with episode 4 of The Walking Dead next week. The other two I'm hoping there will be a sale on this fall for the Spooktober Month of Spooky Games.
From playing the first one a couple months ago I'd say yes.
Tizoc
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Looking at May it seems like a light month unless some surprise release goes up.
BinaryPork2737
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I recently finished both Shovel Knight expansions after I bailed out of Plague of Shadows an year or so ago. Treasure Trove as a whole is setting itself up to be one of the best and most complete indie games ever.
Shovel Knight - Plague of Shadows
The game is a good follow-up to the original; it's lovely how it tries to reuse what it can, while changing the way you experience it: a true exercise in style from the developer. However I feel as the game retreads too much the same ground, while offering too little new to hold your attention for the whole length of the campaign. The fact that Plague Knight is a much more complicated character than Shovel Knight gameplay-wise doesn't help: you constantly have to mess around in the menus, pausing the action, and still you never feel completely in control of the little guy; even after hours of trial and error, you almost never quite get the results you really want from the alchemical combination. Still the basis for a good game are totally there.
Shovel Knight - Specter of Torment
Best campaign so far in Shovel Knight from a narrative standpoint, I really felt invested in Specter Knight's story by the end of the game. The game also manages to be a breath of fresh air after the first two campaigns, because it changes the basic structure, from retreading the same overworld, to a more Megaman-like stage choice, while also being a prequel and featuring vastly different levels from those of the first two parts. The gameplay is also my favourite take so far in the series: while Shovel Knifght's controls are tight but unforgiving and Plague Knight's are kind of sloppy and less immediate to learn, Specter Knight controls like a charm, and it strikes the perfect balance between being challenging and frustrating. Moreover I appreciate that the levels are a tad shorter and toned down the collectathon that was Plague of Shadows.
Shovel Knight - Plague of Shadows
The game is a good follow-up to the original; it's lovely how it tries to reuse what it can, while changing the way you experience it: a true exercise in style from the developer. However I feel as the game retreads too much the same ground, while offering too little new to hold your attention for the whole length of the campaign. The fact that Plague Knight is a much more complicated character than Shovel Knight gameplay-wise doesn't help: you constantly have to mess around in the menus, pausing the action, and still you never feel completely in control of the little guy; even after hours of trial and error, you almost never quite get the results you really want from the alchemical combination. Still the basis for a good game are totally there.
Shovel Knight - Specter of Torment
Best campaign so far in Shovel Knight from a narrative standpoint, I really felt invested in Specter Knight's story by the end of the game. The game also manages to be a breath of fresh air after the first two campaigns, because it changes the basic structure, from retreading the same overworld, to a more Megaman-like stage choice, while also being a prequel and featuring vastly different levels from those of the first two parts. The gameplay is also my favourite take so far in the series: while Shovel Knifght's controls are tight but unforgiving and Plague Knight's are kind of sloppy and less immediate to learn, Specter Knight controls like a charm, and it strikes the perfect balance between being challenging and frustrating. Moreover I appreciate that the levels are a tad shorter and toned down the collectathon that was Plague of Shadows.
Real curious about Edith Finch. Hope it's received well.
GoldandBlue
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This year has been pretty intense for PC gaming, I can't think of the last time the first half of the year for PC releases was this strong. In a way it's a bit of a shame too, some games have gotten absolutely buried just cause there's too many games and lost out on sales.
Yup.
Still want to tour Night in the Woods and the recent Sexy Brutale but I just don't have the time and I'm legit concerned that they're gonna get buried and forgotten in my mind.
Too many games.
There's also:
First game was great. It had some issues with the combat (most felt similar on what you would do, it could have used more variety in enemies and abilities...), but overall it was a quite fun game with a fantastic roleplaying side. If they have managed to improve the combat, this could be a must.
The first game it also has free weekend: http://store.steampowered.com/app/237430/
You're right -- I'd be even more mad, since Valve is one of the very few companies in gaming I have some bare minimum expectations of decency for.
Looks like a Dark Eldar.
GoldandBlue
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Little Nightmares is it for me and then I'm waiting until the 3rd for Trails.
Nabs
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Deformers is 29.99$...
I would love to hear how they came up with that price.
Chairmanchuck
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I dont know. They use volunteers as translators for most of the storepages and even some games.
far from an uncommon practice. And obviously, Valve is not ever going to buy exclusives, that's literally now how they work or have ever worked.
Chairmanchuck
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I know its common. Still scummy for a billion dollar company.
I personally just think IF Valve would do it, the backlash wouldnt be that big (it would be big but not like when Origin launched kind of big).
dave is ok
aztek is ok
I think it's 0$ for most people though.
Baron von Loathsome
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Just added Scalebound to my wishlist. :V
Deformers is 29.99$...
At least I got it for free from that Power Up Rewards promo.
Atraveller
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GoldandBlue
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SteamGAF
Far too much for every game on Steam, will wait till it's under 5.
Baron von Loathsome
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Real talk, Everything is actually supposed to be a fairly interesting game. Errant Signal did a nice analysis of it.
Last Baron
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Seems Dead Rising 2 OTR got cards
Jawmuncher
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Nice.
Oh man, nice to hear!
Also, got a status update on the Dead Rising 2 cards? You are allowed to say that you've cancelled them you know, I just need to know!
I just checked with Valve and our submissions guys, and I'm happy to let you know that they've been fully approved!
They should be available now.
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