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[Rickenslacker]

Isn't there. Monitor is fucked.

What, specifically, is the issue in the image you posted? The ghosting? Hard to tell from a photo, and it's normal to see some trailing on a monitor still of a moving image.

 

[Lashley]

What, specifically, is the issue in the image you posted? The ghosting? Hard to tell from a photo, and it's normal to see some trailing on a monitor still of a moving image.

Those two white lines that run along the top of the monitor. Happened ever since playing Mafia 3 with sweetfx

Very noticeable if I read a comic on my PC too

 

[lazerfox]

Nier Automata is $70 in my regional steam store. Is that just a placeholder or is it that expensive?

Would be cheaper for me to buy the retail version which makes no sense at all.

 

[JustinBB7]

Nier Automata is $70 in my regional steam store. Is that just a placeholder or is it that expensive?

Would be cheaper for me to buy the retail version which makes no sense at all.

Prices are really high in certain places due to a new digital tax or something. So doesn't seem like a placeholder.

 

[JCG]

Prices are really high in certain places due to a new digital tax or something. So doesn't seem like a placeholder.

The problem with that statement is it's currently affecting countries with no such thing at the moment and thus the increases don't appear to be strictly following that logic.

 

[Manatox]

I doubt its because of digital tax (it's very expensive here too, but we don't have digital taxes). Its probably just SE intentionally keeping it high.

 

[lazerfox]

Prices are really high in certain places due to a new digital tax or something. So doesn't seem like a placeholder.

Well looks like I'm getting the retail version. I hope it comes with a colored game booklet like Dark Souls 3 did.

Crazy how in some places a digital download is more expensive than the retail version.

 

[JaseC]

Nier Automata is $70 in my regional steam store. Is that just a placeholder or is it that expensive?

Would be cheaper for me to buy the retail version which makes no sense at all.

There are no placeholder prices on Steam as you're charged instantly even when pre-ordering.

 

[Kurt Russell]

I doubt its because of digital tax (it's very expensive here too, but we don't have digital taxes). Its probably just SE intentionally keeping it high.

I think that Valve just updated the price recommendation thing and it affected everyone (in regions with non-US pricing) without caring if they actually have digital sales taxes or not.

 

[JaseC]

I think that Valve just updated the price recommendation thing and it affected everyone (in regions with non-US pricing) without caring if they actually have digital sales taxes or not.

Nier Automata's pricing isn't indicative of the adjusted defaults.

 

[Kurt Russell]

Nier Automata's pricing isn't indicative of the adjusted defaults.

Oh, it's just Square going "screw these third world peeps" then.

 

[JaseC]

Oh, it's just Square going "screw these third world peeps" then.

Yeah, more or less. It's really just India and CIS Land that have an acceptable price. I think it was Bethesda that first began experimenting with notably higher prices for new releases in regions where games are notably cheaper by default and this gradually gained traction among other larger publishers.

 

[Genki]

Debating whether to buy UMvC3 on Steam after GMG cancelled the order. Wouldn't play it anytime soon so it'd only be to support Capcom who just inconvenienced me, lol.

 

[Wok]

Yeah, I got 5€ too from HM, having an annual plan but I never bought the freedom bundle.
A thing to consider is I own The Witness, so maybe the 5€ are for all those people already woning the game?

I own it as well, but only on Steam, not in my "Humble library". So either Humble checks my Steam account, which is easily doable for them (they do it all the time), or as Monooboe suggested, it is a way to compensate for the fact we cannot "pause" our subscription.

 

[lazerfox]

More or less. I think it was Bethesda that first began experimenting with sizeable price bumps in regions wherein games are notably cheaper by default and this gradually gained traction among other publishers.

Yup, I remember Fallout 4 being $80 dollars on launch.

I don't mind buying retail copies but what annoys me is that they most of the time it's just a code in a box for steam anyway.
Also they don't ship it until the steam release date so you can't even pre-load the game.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Debating whether to buy UMvC3 on Steam after GMG cancelled the order. Wouldn't play it anytime soon so it'd only be to support Capcom who just inconvenienced me, lol.

Wait for a sale then.

 

[GoldandBlue]

Nights of Azure is kinda meh so far. Doesn't compare to Atelier Sophie which was fucking great.

 

[spindoctor]

Doom is available for just under $12 on cdkeys if someone was looking to get it.

 

[Tizoc]

Doom is available for just under $12 on cdkeys if someone was looking to get it.

Hmmm tempting but aomething tells me itll be an hb monthly highlight game eventually

 

[InquisitorAles]

Yeah, more or less. It's really just India and CIS Land that have an acceptable price. I think it was Bethesda that first began experimenting with notably higher prices for new releases in regions where games are notably cheaper by default and this gradually gained traction among other larger publishers.

Yeah, they still putting laughable 60$ for new titles in region when 200$ is average monthly wage. At least their games is still around 35$ in RU region so it's relatively easy to get cheaper version from official russian key sellers. I guess it should work like that for South America region too, if game is overpriced in Peru or Chile, it's better to get cheaper keys from Brazil or Mexico, because they are in same region.

 

[trailmix16]

say what you want about the gameplay of dishonored 2, its level design and art direction is insanely good

 

[Unai]

Nier outselling Ghost Recon on the topsellers charts where I am at least.

Steam audience knows what's up.

On my topseller list "(Germany I guess) Ghost Recon Wildlands is somewhere on the bottom second page. Even Far Cry 2 is higher at the moment. Far! Cry! 2!!!!

It's the top seller in Brazil too!

 

[Knurek]

Those two white lines that run along the top of the monitor. Happened ever since playing Mafia 3 with sweetfx

Very noticeable if I read a comic on my PC too

Ehehehe, I thought you meant the ghosting in the second picture.

 

[Anteater]

honor and shame are huge parts of it

 

[lucebuce12]

say what you want about the gameplay of dishonored 2, its level design and art direction is insanely good

But the gameplay is fantastic too!!

They pretty much fixed most of the problems in Dishonored 1 (not being able to air drop knock out, Dark Vision looking like a turd and being crucial to stealth playthroughs at the same time) and added a completely new character with a completely new set of abilties.

They pretty much perfected the formula of Dishonored 1 which IMO was exactly what they needed to do for a sequel.

 

[Ludens]

I own it as well, but only on Steam, not in my "Humble library". So either Humble checks my Steam account, which is easily doable for them (they do it all the time), or as Monooboe suggested, it is a way to compensate for the fact we cannot "pause" our subscription.

Well yeah, Humble can check your Steam account if you linked it (I did).
Also people astonished by the price of Nier...here pretty much all AAA releases have that price (60).
Even AC Unity was that price back in days.

 

[trailmix16]

But the gameplay is fantastic too!!

They pretty much fixed most of the problems in Dishonored 1 (not being able to air drop knock out, Dark Vision looking like a turd and being crucial to stealth playthroughs at the same time) and added a completely new character with a completely new set of abilties.

They pretty much perfected the formula of Dishonored 1 which IMO was exactly what they needed to do for a sequel.

Yes I agree, especially regarding the stealth changes, but for some reason D2 just doesnt get love re gameplay ?

 

[Kaleinc]

On my topseller list "(Germany I guess) Ghost Recon Wildlands is somewhere on the bottom second page. Even Far Cry 2 is higher at the moment. Far! Cry! 2!!!!

Wildlands sells as a bomba it is.

 

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[JustinBB7]

So how many entrants is that nier giveaway gonna get. 500?

 

[Tizoc]

honor and shame are huge parts of it

Ok seriously how is rot3k among ur top 10 list?

 

[gabbo]

Well yeah, Humble can check your Steam account if you linked it (I did).
Also people astonished by the price of Nier...here pretty much all AAA releases have that price (60).
Even AC Unity was that price back in days.

Anything not an indie release or an old port is getting that price here, so it's not a huge shock to see Nier getting it either

 

[dex3108]

So how many entrants is that nier giveaway gonna get. 500?

Not more than 120.

 

[lucebuce12]

Doom is available for just under $12 on cdkeys if someone was looking to get it.

Thanks, this is cool. Really tempted to double dip...

 

[Vuze]

Not more than 120.

230!

 

[Durante]

Nights of Azure is kinda meh so far. Doesn't compare to Atelier Sophie which was fucking great.

Gust's non-Atelier games are generally hit and miss while Atelier is always a hit.

 

[Dusk Golem]

There was a point'n'click called Désiré on Steam that was removed from the Steam Store less than a week ago, you can get keys very cheap from Humble right now:

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/desire

 

[gngf123]

Good job, UK.

 

[Echoplx]

There was a point'n'click called Désiré on Steam that was removed from the Steam Store less than a week ago, you can get keys very cheap from Humble right now:

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/desire

Why give money to devs who had their game removed for review manipulation?

 

[lazerfox]

Also people astonished by the price of Nier...here pretty much all AAA releases have that price (60).
Even AC Unity was that price back in days.

I'm just kind of annoyed of these prices forcing me to buy retail.
Especially when I can't pre-load a 50GB game with my slow ass connection.

So how many entrants is that nier giveaway gonna get. 500?

289

 

[Stallion Free]

I'm surprised there are actually people who prefer Doom 2 over Doom 1. After finally finishing it, I'm not at all surprised I stopped playing the game years ago on the first city level. The level design drops off a quality cliff at the point and never really recovers.

Doom > Doom (2016) > Doom 3 > Doom 2

The expansion pack they included in the BFG release is pretty solid though. The levels felt more like the first third of Doom 2.

 

[someguyinahat]

There was a point'n'click called Désiré on Steam that was removed from the Steam Store less than a week ago, you can get keys very cheap from Humble right now:

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/desire

The eternal conflict between "giving money to indie developer who tried to manipulate reviews" and "owning game that's now rare."

Edit: Annnnnd beaten.

 

[Durante]

Nier seems to be doing pretty well. I'm happy for Taro and Platinum, on the other hand I'd hate to think S-E are getting rewarded for all the bullshit they pulled.

 

[Teggy]

I had to laugh when I found that both Horizon and Zelda have Ubitowers. Ubi has infected everything! (Full disclosure: It's actually fine in these games, it's not even comparable to AC)

Console makers keeping me their bitch.

 

[Tizoc]

Why give money to devs who had their game removed for review manipulation?

Humble lets u give all money to charity tho dont they?

 

[Rockin' Ranger]

Humble lets u give all money to charity tho dont they?

Not for store purchases.

 

[Manatox]

I think that Valve just updated the price recommendation thing and it affected everyone (in regions with non-US pricing) without caring if they actually have digital sales taxes or not.

Hmm didn't hear about that, but it might be related.
On the other hand, Atelier Firis is sold on the usual recommended price. I just might buy Firis instead since its sold for less then the half price of Nier. Don't have enough time to play them all either way

 

[lazerfox]

I had to laugh when I found that both Horizon and Zelda have Ubitowers. Ubi has infected everything! (Full disclosure: It's actually fine in these games, it's not even comparable to AC)

Console makers keeping me their bitch.

I bet Mass Effect Andromeda will have something similar as well.

 

[Echoplx]

Humble lets u give all money to charity tho dont they?

That's only for bundles I think. I doubt anyone would sell their products on a store that doesn't pay them

 

[bbd23]

So how many entrants is that nier giveaway gonna get. 500?

250-300 and it will go to someone I have never seen before