Actually I should maybe try it again, haven't tried to run it since I built my computer in May, don't know if there has been any new builds/releases since then.
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STEAM | August II 2014 - Kept you waiting, huh?
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Actually I should maybe try it again, haven't tried to run it since I built my computer in May, don't know if there has been any new builds/releases since then.
Christ, what are you doing to your hardware?
Steam Collection happened
"Enhanced Steam: It's really not worse than our own customer support" - Gabe NewellCongrats! Now only a personal quote that Gabe uses it is necessary
It'd be slightly better for existing owners if there was any way to migrate purchases, but seeing as Nintendo seem dead set against anyone having an account that they can move to another system it'll never happen.
I'm hoping for some info on Telltale's Game of Thrones game!
Nothing, but maybe that's just it: my consoles are dying of broken hearts.
That's a pretty low bar.
Oh jolly good. I can't wait to lose again!!
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Oh well. I guess I can wait
So, a couple of hours ago I wrote this:
Now, I tried Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe, and holy crap it's AWESOME.
It's totally the kind of game you just can't stop playing. Like, NEVER.
Perfect mixture of old school gameplay and modern twisted concepts (as in role reversal); it controls beautifully, it's hard but not frustrating, when you pick up gold shards (or whatever), diamonds and everything else it's very satisfying, and on top of it all, it's a perfect game for short bursts.
This is the kind of game I would have trashed every last coin into its coin op in late 80s/early 90s.
For those who doesn't know what this is about: it's a platform game set in a block-drop puzzle stage.
You have to avoid or shoot falling stuff. If you destroy a block lying near other blocks of the same colors you obtain more stuff. Picking up stuff leads to levelling up, meaning your gun is more powerful.
The more you proceed, the more "dangerous" stuff drops down.
That's it, basically, but in a perfect arcade fashion, it could virtually offer endless joy.
Great game, really.
Now, I tried Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe, and holy crap it's AWESOME.
It's totally the kind of game you just can't stop playing. Like, NEVER.
Perfect mixture of old school gameplay and modern twisted concepts (as in role reversal); it controls beautifully, it's hard but not frustrating, when you pick up gold shards (or whatever), diamonds and everything else it's very satisfying, and on top of it all, it's a perfect game for short bursts.
This is the kind of game I would have trashed every last coin into its coin op in late 80s/early 90s.
For those who doesn't know what this is about: it's a platform game set in a block-drop puzzle stage.
You have to avoid or shoot falling stuff. If you destroy a block lying near other blocks of the same colors you obtain more stuff. Picking up stuff leads to levelling up, meaning your gun is more powerful.
The more you proceed, the more "dangerous" stuff drops down.
That's it, basically, but in a perfect arcade fashion, it could virtually offer endless joy.
Great game, really.
It's a trip hazard. Someone ought to move it.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
The lack of a unified account from Nintendo is the primary reason why I buy 95% of my Nintendo games physically. When they first came out with the Wii (and eShop) I went nuts buying stuff because I didn't realize it was tied to my console. Sure enough, the console went tits up and I lost about $300 worth of Virtual Console stuff. Now the only things I download from the eShop on either my 3DS or Wii U are free things they give me for registering my physical games, like Pikman 3 for buying Mario Kart 8 or that Wario Ware game I got for being a Club Nintendo platinum user.
More like "Enhanced Steam? Most of my employees use it so I guess I should check that out at some point." - Gabe Newell
Jawmuncher
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Yeah some new TT news would be great. I know we'll be seeing Tales from Borderlands.
Really wondering how that's going to turn out.
Yeah there's a new one just downloaded it.
arts&crafts
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For a Billion dollar corporation, you would think they could hire someone to make the Steam interface more user friendly.
It's probably cheaper for them just to crib from Enhanced Steam piecemeal.
I'm like a weird anomoly, I might be the only All Digital gamer on all my consoles.... including my 3DS and Wii U. I'm just banking on my systems never breaking and always having a way to transfer my games over, but I thought I was gonna be safe on having to buy any more 3DS after I got my Zelda 3DS XL
I don't even care for handhelds anymore, but I'll be damned if that 3DS isn't beautiful to look at, you don't even need games when you have something like this!
I kid, I kid, but really it is gorgeous.
edited: also congratulations, jshackles, nice coverage on PC world, btw.
The same as Telltale's other recent forays: buggy with a side of illusion of choice.
arts&crafts
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BUT if their market and inventory systems were better I would sell more cards and they would make more profit! As it stands it is so frustrating I only put a few up at a time before I burst a blood vessel.
I honestly think until Iwata is gone Nintendo is on a path to nowhere. The man clearly has no direction for the company and is trying to emulate Apple of all companies. Why they'd try and emulate their biggest competitor is beyond me.
Jawmuncher
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Well I know that silly.
I meant more how they are going to get Borderlands to work as that sort of game.
The humor has a interesting line to walk.
Talking about Nintendo, never say never, but I don't see myself buying new 3DS, nor WiiU if that matters.
edited: on topic of Telltale's gameplay decisions. Me being the main hater of said gameplay or lack of it, I must say I got used to it, it's still bad, but bearable now.
edited: on topic of Telltale's gameplay decisions. Me being the main hater of said gameplay or lack of it, I must say I got used to it, it's still bad, but bearable now.
I tried to get myself to warm to it in anticipation of GoT, of course.
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Is it hats or cards?
Will it make lots of money?
Can our fans do the work instead of us?
If you get 3 'no' answers, you know Valve won't do it.
If you get 1 or 2 'no' answers, it'll probably take a few years.
If you get 0 'no' answers, Valve will probably do it in a few months
Ban Puncher
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This Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm alpha is an alpha alright.
Shows promise though.
Shows promise though.
BoosterDuck
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there's a lot of things Valve could improve on now
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I'm like a weird anomoly, I might be the only All Digital gamer on all my consoles.... including my 3DS and Wii U. I'm just banking on my systems never breaking and always having a way to transfer my games over, but I thought I was gonna be safe on having to buy any more 3DS after I got my Zelda 3DS XL
I would love to trust Nintendo again with stuff like that, I just can't. I'm (quite obviously) not opposed to having an all-digital library. In fact since I've got my PS Vita my PSN account is starting to look respectable. My household has a total of 5 3DS systems but over the years we've had two of them die and one that got stolen (so I've purchased a total of 8, damn).
I have one 3DS that has the ambassador games on it - it'd be nice if I could sign into a different 3DS (like my XL) and play them. I know I could try to transfer them but I don't even trust that process - I've heard horror stories where games like that simply vanish into thin air. And then if I wanted to play them on another system I'd have to transfer them yet again (if such a thing is even allowed?)
It'd be great if I could just sign in to the new system and have access to my library of games digitally if I decided to buy the "New 3DS". At least I'll still have my physical cartridges.
Blak_Status
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Fuckin' paypal smh
See this is why Nintendo really needs to get on their game and finally create a true account system. I pretty much went this way due to pure convenience for the moment, but an account system is almost necessary and I understand why so many people just won't trust going digital yet on a Nintendo system. Too much of a risk for systems especially a 3DS which you always carry around, because if it ever breaks, good luck still doing a system transfer. I know they got NNID and some people have gotten lucky on having them transfer, but they really really need to set up a system where you can just log onto your account, go online on a new system and be able to download your games again.
This is actually one of the reasons I'm held off on the new 3DS hype. Not only do I like my Zelda 3DS XL, but if I ever wanted to sell it to help fund myself getting the new 3DS, i'm pretty much screwed on all my digital games unless I do something like sell it to Gamestop right on the spot during the new 3DS release, in which they probably won't have any trade in deals at all and I would end up with crap all in credit for it.
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http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/08/29/were-giving-away-three-thousand-steam-keys-for-7-days-to-die/
it's not working for me right now but PC Gamer are giving away three thousand steam keys for 7 days to die.
it's not working for me right now but PC Gamer are giving away three thousand steam keys for 7 days to die.
arts&crafts
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Campaign unavailable did I miss it?!
I wouldn't even mind such attitude that much, there are some enthusiasts, like jshackles or Jasec to made things better and easier. What really scares me is their customer support or lack of it, what if I was to run in some serious problem, like for example being falsely accused or banned what seems not that impossible in light of latest events, I would be totally helpless. Maybe valve don't see it as the end of the world if someone can't access their games or play for couple of weeks, I certainly don't share those views.
I wouldn't think so. The article was published just 20 minutes ago.
ScreamingTrees
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My ambassador games have been on three different consoles. They transferred easily enough and I think they've removed the limit of only allowing 5 transfers.
For the Wii virtual console games that you lost, Nintendo can transfer the licenses from a broken console to a new one. They have to "verify" the first one is broken.
Their system is rubbish and I don't buy digital games from them because of it but there are ways of getting them to give you your games back.
NingenJanai
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Damn, missed out on a gamersgate 93% off splinter cell games thing.
That's what I get for sleeping, I guess.
Didn't read all the scrollback (too much nintendo crap =p), so these might be repeats but:
Bird Assassin is now available through Desura if you got Indie Royale Golden Jubilee
Tomb Raider games are 75% off at GetGamesGo
Total War franchise 75% off at Gamersgate
Euro Truck Simulator franchise is 50-75% off at Games Republic
Sword of the Stars The Pit is 75% off on Desura (comes with Steam key)
Borderlands Franchise Pack is 71% off on GMG
That's what I get for sleeping, I guess.
Didn't read all the scrollback (too much nintendo crap =p), so these might be repeats but:
Bird Assassin is now available through Desura if you got Indie Royale Golden Jubilee
Tomb Raider games are 75% off at GetGamesGo
Total War franchise 75% off at Gamersgate
Euro Truck Simulator franchise is 50-75% off at Games Republic
Sword of the Stars The Pit is 75% off on Desura (comes with Steam key)
Borderlands Franchise Pack is 71% off on GMG
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Heebie Jeebies
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The new Steam icons look great in Ubuntu, they fit in perfectly unlike on Windows.
An even shorter campaign than BF3
An even shorter campaign than BF3
PrematureQuiche
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don't think so just think it is still a little broken. I am just trying to refresh every so often.
arts&crafts
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ha me too, although as per usual by the time it works all the keys will be gone
I will join the new 3DS hype train for a bit.
That would be ideal, although I don't really think there will be a lot of exclusives, unless this is Nintendo's new plan to release revisions of their hardware from here on -just like Apple-. If that isn't the case (probably won't), I'll just skip this one and I'll wait for the real 3DS successor
That would be ideal, although I don't really think there will be a lot of exclusives, unless this is Nintendo's new plan to release revisions of their hardware from here on -just like Apple-. If that isn't the case (probably won't), I'll just skip this one and I'll wait for the real 3DS successor
Seem already overloaded. I don't see any keys
Woody Invincible
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Congrats Mik whatever#s
You won The Ship in my raffle! Please give impressions lol
You won The Ship in my raffle! Please give impressions lol
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