Buying games pre-release is a risk by definition, and one that people have every right to decide isn't for them.
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Buying games pre-release is a risk by definition, and one that people have every right to decide isn't for them.
That VRC6 soundtrack in the trailer is pretty dope.
There's nothing wrong with not liking Early Access. It's the thinly-veiled criticism of Early Access folks throw into posts about them that's getting really obnoxious.
but I didnt critisize EA at all, I only said I personally dont play EA games... dude what the fuck?
I'm sorry if I misinterpreted the intention of your post, but it's not an uncommon thing for people to simultaneously praise a game and shit on its Early Access status at the same time here.
freshVeggie
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Straight outta Schwarzwald.
I don't know what makes you think that but I did not get that thinly-veiled criticism you mention from his post. I do agree people can be unfairly judgmental of early access games just by the release method. Factorio, an early access games is currently among the highest rated games on Steam!
This is what I mean, there's a lot of undeserved condescension towards games released in Early Access.
Slain 1.0 is live on Steam. Hope it's good!
I actually think EA is a great thing, I just am particular in the sense I dont replay games 99% of the time, so when I play a game, I want to play the finished version (even if thts a tenuous line these days), and not think "oh they added that thing to the first level? welp im never seeing that I guess"
Also Slain is out... who's gonna bite the bullet? I would but im off to work soon so I couldnt report back on it anyway until tomorow morning
hardcastlemccormick
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I think it's very well deserved skepticism and wariness. Which is a logical reaction.
Stumpokapow
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Made a thread for LostWinds 1/2:
https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1200532
https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1200532
Hmm, I dunno, the emphasis on hiding and tactical retreat, and the sheer amount of buildings you can go into still appeals to me
No, it's totally valid. Particularly for story-rich games. It's just that usually when people point out the EA status of a game in that manner it's a political thing, and it's been getting annoying.
It seems sound issues are still there.
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derExperte
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It seems like they might've released the same broken version on Steam as they did on GOG. It sounds like both have the same 1.0 version number on the title screen, anyways.
C'mon, baby, don't be like that. It at least looks fun, it's just not fun to look at.
Has to be done.
Did you play them?
Only had a couple minutes to check out Slain but it seemed fine to me outside of sound effects being barely audible. Jumping, combat, the spell etc. fired off fine, no delays or anything. Was playing with a Steam controller, no idea if it's for some reason different on m/kb. I'll get to mess around with it more tomorrow I guess.
Nabs
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Same here. The game definitely feels early/rushed, but I had no issues with latency. I also tested the DS4 and had no problems there.
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holy shit thanks for Dark Souls III stump
MMBosstones86
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methinks adding 90cents to my wallet and buying Stardew Valley might be a better investment than Slain
You thinks correctly.
Atraveller
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Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens:
Get fucked WB!
Get fucked WB!
Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens:
Get fucked WB!
I can't imagine spending near any of those prices on yet another lego game.
Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens:
Get fucked WB!
That's what you get for living in 3rd world countries!
Chairmanchuck
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Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens:
Get fucked WB!
Just wait 3 months to get it for 5$.
Se7enSword
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Slain is now up on Steam
Se7enSword
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Time moves slowly in Pakistan I see
I just noticed the app update to the deluxe edition DLC :V
Didn't notice if someone posted it yet
Time moves slowly in Pakistan I see
SUPERHOT confirmed set in Pakistan
That's weird. The Dutch DS3 Steam page has an Xbox One promotion in the description, I've checked the English page and it doesn't mention it.
It says "Temporary offer: pre-order the digital version of DS3 on the Xbox One Store and receive the original Dark Souls for free and playable on the XBO!"
It says "Temporary offer: pre-order the digital version of DS3 on the Xbox One Store and receive the original Dark Souls for free and playable on the XBO!"
Fuck publishers who do this. I hope you had a good reason to steer away from pre-set prices, because I'm not buying your crap
unless regional price is even lower than pre-sets
crazyrabbits
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Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens:
Get fucked WB!
Losing in the gaming and film divisions. That takes dedication.
Jawmuncher
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That's weird. The Dutch DS3 Steam page has an Xbox One promotion in the description, I've checked the English page and it doesn't mention it.
It says "Temporary offer: pre-order the digital version of DS3 on the Xbox One Store and receive the original Dark Souls for free and playable on the XBO!"
Somebody got lazy and just copy and pasted.
I mean, it used to be, then authentication became such a large pain in the ass it's basically lost all cash value because of how exhausting it is on the time factor.
YMMV.
That's weird. The Dutch DS3 Steam page has an Xbox One promotion in the description, I've checked the English page and it doesn't mention it.
It says "Temporary offer: pre-order the digital version of DS3 on the Xbox One Store and receive the original Dark Souls for free and playable on the XBO!"
Buy it, then demand an XBO copy to boot since they advertised for it already.
I think it is worth it, a lot more troublesome now than before but still. Also, some people trade cards for games, and that does not require to authorize one by one.
Very much worth it. You can use the money to buy more cheap games with cards and keep the cycle going. Or buy a game you want or two.
Yeah, I know. Just thought it was weird.
I wonder what their reaction would be. I mean, it clearly says "Xbox One Store", but still. An uninitiated one could misinterpret it and expect a digital Xbox code.
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