The Dear Leader
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I still got 14 hours until 2015, what's the future like?
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STEAM | December II 2014 - A thread for people who don't like sale side posters.
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I still got 14 hours until 2015, what's the future like?
Yes.
Didn't even noticed AvP and Colonial Marines were removed from Steam. I already finished both last year and I believe AvP still looks good considering when it was released. As for the Colonial Marines it was a backstab for true fans of the Universe and it's a shame I didn't feel they captured the mood of the movies (I quite liked the very first ones. Oldies but goodies). I have Isolation on the console version but I haven't started yet. Stump made a great review of this game by the way.
Any reason why they were removed? I think it's a shame, with Isolation recently released I could see some people trying to get older Alien game for some good nostalgia or just to have another taste of the Universe.
Also, fun fact, both games have the same Achievement name for completing them.
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I wrote some very small impressions of AvP in the past, if someone is interested in reading it:
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198043835726/recommended/10680/
Any reason why they were removed? I think it's a shame, with Isolation recently released I could see some people trying to get older Alien game for some good nostalgia or just to have another taste of the Universe.
Also, fun fact, both games have the same Achievement name for completing them.
Game Over, Man!
I wrote some very small impressions of AvP in the past, if someone is interested in reading it:
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198043835726/recommended/10680/
Happy New Year!
Atraveller
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cicero
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Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension - $8.74 (75% off)Damn, I missed it
How much was it?
Not really..
Just to clarify, you need to have the game in your library before January, not in the inventory
The only explanation that comes to mind is that Sega negotiated a partial refund on the cost of the licence, similar to what you see Acti do each year -- it kept Alien around for Isolation but gave up Aliens and Alien vs Predator.
someguyinahat
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Have you tried restarting Steam just to make sure? I mean I know sometimes that's a stupid question, but let's get that one out of the way first.
You buy one, you get two.
Two for the price of one.
One for half the price.
50% discount.
That's just math, you can't go against math.
Some mission progressions and new monsters to control and kill. You use Talion along with the Dwarf. I would have preferred to use the Dwarf the whole time.
Also the dlc has a full new set of Warchiefs and orcs and many of them are uniquely attuned to hunt beasts and deal with some of the things you want to accomplish in the dlc.
So it is a little bit cheap way to extend the dlc but at the same time it's cool because it is a highly themed type of dlc.
I got the seasons pass when I got the game for cheap and have enjoyed every aspect of it. I pad around $50 total so if you can beat that you should get your total $$ worth.
The Dear Leader
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autoduelist
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I've still got 2 hours until 14 hours left until 2015, what's the future like?
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NEO Scavenger -
Played this last night.
My character awoke from cyrogen to find a post-apocalyptic world. I scavenged the first building I found and found jeans, a utility knife, and one sock. Moving on, I noticed a frail stray dog following me, drooling.
I made threatening gestures, but it was starving, and kept moving towards me, growling. It attacked, but missed, and I managed to slice it and it ran off.
The next day, I saw it in the distance again. I moved towards it, but it ran away.
I found it again, but this time it was significantly worse for wear. Its wounds and blood loss did it no favors -- it was having issues standing and constantly passing out.
Hungry, I moved in for the kill. I would have preferred a canine buddy, but it was clear that was never an option in this case. I put it out of its misery... and then realized I had no way to cook it.
So... I went to bed (in real life). What an... odd game. Super deep. Fairly atrocious interface. Though the way skills are implemented is fairly genius, and it's really nice to have such fine control over everything you do (you have a fairly long list of options for anything you do, with additional options if any of your chosen skills allow for alternatives).
Not sure I'll play again due to the interface... but it was definitely one of the more instantly immersive games I've ever played.
Sure, but the out of pocket expense is still full price, so you either have to go in with someone on spec, or be willing to front that cost with the assumption you'll sell the extra copy later. So a lot fewer people are going to be willing to jump on the "deal" than they would if it was just 50% off. Plus, all those copies will flood the market later when they are handed out, and chances seem good some people will sell them for even lower than half price.
I'm going to guess that it would not be worth it for them to keep the license. That's a shame for those that did not played them, but I believe we can see them in the future on the Store, correct? It happened with some games like the Walking Dead one, if I'm not mistaken.
I'm getting my katana and trenchcoat out the closet, chummer.
woo and indeed hoo
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Do yourself a favour and don't waste your $5
.I agree with you 100%. Sini kindly gifted me all of the Hexcells games recently and I immediately fell in love with them. I finished Hexcells and immediately started Hexcells Plus. By the end of that [100% on both, all perfect] my brain felt like it had gone 15 rounds with Mike Tyson at his ferocious best. I started Hexcells Infinite and quite quickly tapped out. What I struggle with in the game is trying to hold numerous possibilities in my head at the same time to methodically work out the next move. A bit like being overloaded with possible Chess move ramifications when I used to play it as a young'un. Still, I love the game
.PetriP-TNT
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These are tied to an account, I had to buy FFXIII-2 because not one but two gaffers couldn't buy the game
The games will only come back if Sega gets its hands on the licences again. TWD: Survival Instinct being removed was apparently a mistake.
I actually bought it from Nuuvem before I knew it was going to be delisted. As a fan of the franchises, I'm pretty sure I can get $1.30's worth of enjoyment, even from a mediocre game.
autoduelist
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So I had Steam install about 20 games (multi-select, right click, mult-install).
It seems to have installed them all just fine, but 6 of them require 'updates' and are labeled 'queued'. However, nothing seems to be actually at the front of the queue downloading, they're all just sort of in a holding pattern.
Does anyone know how to kick start this into action? Auto-update is on.
It seems to have installed them all just fine, but 6 of them require 'updates' and are labeled 'queued'. However, nothing seems to be actually at the front of the queue downloading, they're all just sort of in a holding pattern.
Does anyone know how to kick start this into action? Auto-update is on.
cicero
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Your avatar is such a happy looking horse. I want to spend an afternoon watching it waddle its way through a sun filled field of waving grass at a crisp 0.001 MPH gallop.
woo and indeed hoo
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I think if you click the icon on the right of the screen that starts it up.
The_Super_Inframan
"the journey to a thousand games ends with bad rats. ~Lao Tzu" ~Gabe Newell
So, I'm getting ready to party.
Happy new year everyone and have some games! See you on the other side
Have fun SteamGaf!
Happy new year everyone and have some games! See you on the other side
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Nothing, game's alright. I was tempted to get Colonial Marines for a second but Randy can fuck off
At least AvP Classic is still up, would like to give that game a try at one point.
derExperte
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Unclaimed White Noise: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=145455796&postcount=10515
Try running the games in question. Doing so should bring up an update progress window.
The Dear Leader
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Cold, and boring. Like Deus Ex Human Revolution but without the bitchin' robot limbs.
Happy new year everyone and have some games! See you on the other side
Thank you, have a great party and year ahead.
Hope this key still works (got it like 2 months ago during the Goldenstick awards.
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EricTheCleric
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So I just tried to play Shovel Knight with my 360 controller and just realized that the D-pad is absolutely awful. Is there an easy way to play with a DS3 or DS4 that does not interfere with my PS4?
For PS3 controllers I highly recommend, Xinput Wrapper
You can use this for PS4 controllers too but you need to do a little bit more a push for a work around.
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derExperte
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Late answer but if someone can deal with a cable the X1 controller is a must even if more expensive.
DS4Windows for your ds4, ask nabs
My problem with it is that my micro USB cables keep failing. They last a week then can't make full contact connections. I then have to hold the cord with one hand along the back side of the controller to ensure that the cord is making contact within the port of the controller. Wish they'd just release a wireless adapter.
That would also easily allow multiple controllers for my one USB port Surface Pro 2, which is where I do all my "portable pm gaming."
By the by, don't you just hate the 2D games that map character movement to the stick and don't let you remap it to the dpad?
I'm talking about you, Mark of the Ninja (and a lot of other games, come to think of it).
Pity DS4 doesn't have the Analog button from DS1/DS2... Oh well, DS4Windows has controller profiles for this reason, I imagine.
MMBosstones86
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Any word on when the 3rd is coming out? They pumped the first two out in pretty succession, but quiet on the third.
Same here. In my defense, it was only $1.30
billmcdougal
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DS4Windows to use your DS4. I set mine up recently and it works for PC when connected via USB, but as soon as I disconnect it, it's back to a bluetooth controller for PS4, just how I like it. Replacing my Xbox One controller for PC, because if I use that wired, it no longer pairs with the xbox one until I plug it in over there first.
RadarScope1
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I also have a controller question - complete and total Steam noob and Mac user here.
I have Super Meat Boy. Apparently it has full controller support. I have one of those Buffalo USB reproduction SNES controllers. I don't see an option to turn on the controller in the game's menus. Do I need to do something outside the game? Will a generic USB controller even work for this game - and if not, how do I tell that before buying?
I have Super Meat Boy. Apparently it has full controller support. I have one of those Buffalo USB reproduction SNES controllers. I don't see an option to turn on the controller in the game's menus. Do I need to do something outside the game? Will a generic USB controller even work for this game - and if not, how do I tell that before buying?
I feel that is forgivable since MotN isn't so much about precise platforming given the constant ability to slow down time.
NightmareTrigger
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$1.69 means it's mine
Jawmuncher
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February-April were the last guesses I heard
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