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STEAM | December 2014 - Read OP for winter sale questions
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we need to make a stand, it won't change until we buy games priced like this. Not only we need not to buy them, we need to let publishers know why we don't buy.
not gonna happen, I know (><)
two words Acti and license. It explains everything!
derExperte
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Last year Deadpool disappeared only months after release because the license expired. Now some expect the same since Korra is from Activision too. Me? I'll wait for 75% next year.
Let's say 50 during winter, that's okay too.
Licensing.
It is published by Activision, the master of licensed games. Previous games that were pulled were Deadpool (I want it!!!) and 007 Legends. They only haven't been available in Steam for more than 6 months...
Hey, first time that I have been avatar'd
Activision recently made new deals with Nickolodeon so it is unlikely to be a repeat of the Marvel situation. It isn't like with Marvel and James Bond where they had a license for years that was petering down.
Granted, in a couple years it'll probably be an issue, but unlikely to be this year.
Granted, in a couple years it'll probably be an issue, but unlikely to be this year.
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
trackmania seems like a game that would do really well with a F2P model of some sort. Maybe just one track for free and then you pay to unlock access to user tracks, or let users sell their content while getting a piece of the action.
It just seems like they've let the whole thing die with TM2, which is a real shame.
It just seems like they've let the whole thing die with TM2, which is a real shame.
Mr. Poolman
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I own Deadpool!
In fact I think I have it installed...
Stupid fun game, repetitive gameplay.
In fact I think I have it installed...
Stupid fun game, repetitive gameplay.
NingenJanai
Member
I regret not having bought it when it was available, oh well, at least I own Prey.
Ban Puncher
Member
Haha Activision! I just bought Korra and now you can never take it away from me!
MMBosstones86
Member
Well what a great way to piss about during lunchtime by banging my head against the wall trying to figure out what on earth Pillars of Eternity is doing when rendering at a resolution higher than 1920x1080. UI cutoffs, scaled up assets, overlapping prompts, misaligned cursor prompts. Only way I could get 2560x1440 to register was by making a custom res of 2576x1449 and then due the pain in the arse that is the scaler on Apple monitors would cut on and off due to being out of range. Well it is a beta after all. Might try a sprinkle of GeDoSaTo magic when I get home as I recall Durante saying Unity does something rather funky.
Yeah had a bit of a PC shuffle and my avatar's PSD was on my old work PC which is now under a bunch of shit in the garage and being a muppet didn't dropbox it. So slapped up something quick and dirty for crimbo via searching for what I used last year via Google image search and all that came back was this horror. Looks alright on my posts when I'm signed in. I'll get to it some time when I stop being lazy!
Yeah had a bit of a PC shuffle and my avatar's PSD was on my old work PC which is now under a bunch of shit in the garage and being a muppet didn't dropbox it. So slapped up something quick and dirty for crimbo via searching for what I used last year via Google image search and all that came back was this horror. Looks alright on my posts when I'm signed in. I'll get to it some time when I stop being lazy!
Are those models well made at least?
Naked Snake
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That's very good to hear about ShadowPlay. I'd like to try it some day. I used to record my full playthroughs of some games to VHS on NES and Mega Drive when I was young, and then sit and rewatch them or attempt to get others to watch them, lol.
Edit: I wanted to ask what is recommended to use for saving uncompressed screenshots from games?
Oh I'm in for the Star Wars table then. The Force Awakens trailer has ignited the dormant SW fan in me!
I'm holding myself from saying how much I like the looks of some games from recent giveaways because I don't want inadvertently to cause more people to become interested in them which makes my chance of winning any of them smaller... everyone does that, right? <_<
If anyone knows Mack, a Youtuber that reviews games in a funny and fair way and became more well known by his hilarious Godus review, ... he probably just reviewed the Turd Of The Year 2014
Hero Prinny
Member
Don't test acti, they'll screw us all over just cause you challenged them!
Florida Man
Banned
IS that Korra game good?
Kurt Russell
Member
The reception was mixed. I personally liked it a lot (and I never watched the show)
It's a budget title and it shows, but if you can get past that (recycled enemies are its worst sin, I'd say) then you will probably enjoy it.
from what I played it isn't bad, I wouldn't say it's a must play game, though
edited: I must say I really dislike how probending is implemented, so if that's your reason for wanting this game, better to forgo
Florida Man
Banned
Cool, I've heard mostly good things but I have never seen the show. Sounds Like I'll be able to enjoy it regardless.
Oh, germany don't like this.
Mr. Poolman
Member
Depends on whether your expecting a budget Platinum game or a budget Kora game.
Cyber-chicken:Episode 1
Started South Park, got a couple hours into it.
The writing is pretty good, and I love the graphics, the combat system isn't too bad but it lacks variety, or at least it takes quite a bit to start introduce techniques to allow for variety. Despite having played two hours the combat system hasn't fully opened up yet.
As a result of that I'm feeling a bit uninterested in the game, it was as if I did the same exact thing for 2 hours in a row, same fights, same tactics. Reminds me of Costume Quest in that sense, which was pretty much the same from beginning to end.
So far the promise of more South Park writing is keeping me going, but if the battle system doesn't get a bit more interesting I can see myself having issues continuing in a few more hours.
The writing is pretty good, and I love the graphics, the combat system isn't too bad but it lacks variety, or at least it takes quite a bit to start introduce techniques to allow for variety. Despite having played two hours the combat system hasn't fully opened up yet.
As a result of that I'm feeling a bit uninterested in the game, it was as if I did the same exact thing for 2 hours in a row, same fights, same tactics. Reminds me of Costume Quest in that sense, which was pretty much the same from beginning to end.
So far the promise of more South Park writing is keeping me going, but if the battle system doesn't get a bit more interesting I can see myself having issues continuing in a few more hours.
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It's a watered down action game with a lot of repetitive elements and "gimmicky" sections that are not very fun, but I think overall it's enjoyable if you're into 3d action brawlers/beat'em'up, it's worth playing, but not something you'd return to because the same 2-3 punching bag enemies can get old, it's fun enough for me to play through twice but that's also mostly because half of the game on its first play through had most of the mechanics locked, it was more fun on a replay.
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
I found myself only able to play it in small sessions, until i put about 4 hours into it at the end to finish the game. It's good, but severely overhyped. I would describe it as a mediocre south park episode meets an above average paper mario clone that somehow feels too long for a 10 hour game.
Also, bleeding bleeding bleeding bleeding. almost everything can be killed swiftly with bleeding.
Mr. Poolman
Member
Hahaha thank you.
These people sure love simulators!
Steam Player Simulator 2015 coming soon.
MMBosstones86
Member
holy cow ... another one!! O_O
Looks like the <mundane job> Simulator market has some
region specific
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Jawmuncher
Member
Battle system is definitely more involved on higher difficulties or if you aren't over leveled.
I was doing the same thing just kinda going through it until a bit in where I needed to better plan out battles. I recall I was in the middle or a bit past where I enjoyed it more.
That's doesn't instill much confidence in me. I'll keep my play sessions short if that's the case, don't want to burn out of it too fast.
I had heard the game was closer to 15-20 hours though? Part of my issue is that in 2 hours I barely advanced in the game, just got done getting to Token house. Though I have been going into every house I can find.
Glad I went for a thief then! I should be well on my way to make everyone bleed.
Now this is more reassuring to hear! I'll be hoping that my experiences mirrors yours.
Tizoc
Member
Jawmuncher
Member
I think that length is if you do everything.
Took me 6 hours just following the main story.
Kurt Russell
Member
They stealth delayed it to the 16th of December.
MMBosstones86
Member
Tomorrows will be 'The Kings Crusade' titles.
Naked Snake
Member
Pay it forward making people do work
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