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STEAM | May 2014 - every time improve protection Steam Guard
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NingenJanai
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Looks like the game will release on the 24th of June in USA and on the 27th everywhere else according to the official website. I don't like pre-order DLC, but I will probably end up pre-ordering GRID Autosport anyway since I liked the previous games so much.
BinaryPork2737
Unconfirmed Member
Oh wow, Rinoaa was banned :/ The choke on it comment was a bit harsh, but still, I hope it's not a permaban :/
I'm going to have to put "talking about Phil Fish" on the list of topics to avoid.
Also nice giveaway, n8!
I'm going to have to put "talking about Phil Fish" on the list of topics to avoid.
Also nice giveaway, n8!
Gianni Merryman
Member
Thanks for the giveaway, n8!
If I should win and the key doesn't work, well I'll thank you anyway.
When I first updated to Windows 8.1, at its first boot I found it to be quite faster and the interface is also improved, so I would recommend you to try it out either way.
If I should win and the key doesn't work, well I'll thank you anyway.
When I first updated to Windows 8.1, at its first boot I found it to be quite faster and the interface is also improved, so I would recommend you to try it out either way.
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
I hope they can also have some nice Pre-order tiers.
n8 Thanks for making that kind giveaway. I'm not going to enter but good luck for those entering. Also, congrats on the new PC. Be sure to hang around with us!
Don't forget the original programmer who is still paid a portion of the profits.
It depends on what you value more. In terms of overall story, main characters, and gameplay mechanics I would say that FF7 is the better game. If you prefer better ingame character models over any other aspect, then FF8 would be the better choice.
Gunstarheroes
Member
Wow, thanks n8, got my fingers crossed!
I think FF7 is the better game, even though the graphics is a bit dated, enjoyable combat system, decent characters and plot, I liked FF8 because of the theme and visuals, but I dislike the characters and overall I think most prefer 7.
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.
They're both great, though most people consider 7 to be the quintessential JRPG.
Final Fantasy 8 is more of an "acquired taste", most people either really love it or really hate it.
Don't tell me that was a perma?
Wait, RionaaM was banned? Why?
johnssy123
Neo Member
Between 7 and 8? FF7 for sure. It's a loved game for many reasons. Though 8 does have some pretty darn interesting mechanics and maybe looks slightly less dated. Though maybe with some mods that could be a non factor.
NingenJanai
Member
8 no doubt, 7 is mostly loved because of nostalgia, but 8 is the better game.
PandaPedinte
Member
Amazing giveaway n8!
RIP RionaaM ;_;
RIP RionaaM ;_;
Indie Royale With Cheese bundle
PRICE: 3.02 (BTA)
PRICE: 3.02 (BTA)
- Cognition Episode 3: The oracle
- Continue?9876543210
- Yelaxot (GL)
- Rogue's Tale
- Too Many Me (already greenlit)
- ?
I don't know what they could put up as unlockables for pre-ordering. I guess we might get some previous Codemasters games and some stupid DLC for Autosport, I still have my gift copy of Racedriver: GRID which I got from pre-ordering GRID 2, I should give it away through ModBot at some point.
BinaryPork2737
Unconfirmed Member
Might have to pick up this bundle for Rogue's Tale. I hope the bundle's name is also a hint for the mystery game
Bad Rats
First time Cognition ep 3 is in a bundle. I must be the only one who doesn't have ep 1 and 2 already
AScotAbroad
Member
Looks like Cognition keys for Steam aren't available yet - getting a "Error loading key to save, please try again." error when I try to view mine.
I'd argue that FF8 is a better game, especially in 2014. It got a lot of flak on release because it wasn't FF7-2, honestly it feels more like an Akitoshi Kawazu game.
Still, the system is way deeper than FF7's Materia one and it doesn't have honest to god-awful translation to boot.
tl;dr FF8 FTW
Today's Playfire rewards:
Will be getting those Saints Row ones for sure, shame I've already played it on Steam.
- Age of Mythology: Extended Edition - play for the first time - £0.10
- Epic Space: Online - play for the first time - £0.10
- Saints Row the Third - play for the first time - £0.10
- Saints Row the Third - unlock A Better Person - £0.10
- Saints Row the Third - unlock Union Buster - £0.25
- Saints Row the Third - unlock Everything is Permitted - £0.50
- Spark Rising - play for the first time - £0.10
- Swipecart - play for the first time - £0.10
Will be getting those Saints Row ones for sure, shame I've already played it on Steam.
Dog Problems
Banned
Oh, nice. I've had my eye on that Continue game.
LurkerPrime
Member
Treasure ahead in short try luck.
Ahem.. Dark Souls 2 on the mind again. Great giveaway, n8.
Anyways, has there been any signs as to when Trails in the Sky 1 or 2 will be coming to Steam? I'd swear they were supposed to release very soon, but I've heard zero news on them for quite a while now.
The important difference between Phil Fish of Polytron and the Paranautical devs is that Phil Fish oversaw the release of his game in a retail-quality condition before calling it quits in game development, whereas the Paranautical devs did not not. That you share Phil Fish's opinion does not make it accurate or correct, it only means the two of you are in agreement. I see no reason to defend Phil Fish's hurtful and ignorant comments, other than to perpetuate hurtfulness and ignorance.
Individuals like Phil Fish are the reason companies have soulless entities dedicated entirely to managing their PR. I feel like a lot of these small indie studios would avoid their PR faux-pas if they had some sort of trained PR person. This is not to say that PR companies solve all problems, but they seem to be an important barrier between the creators and the consumers.
Polytron's lack of a PR handler shouldn't really come as a surprise, either. They are the same company that refused to patch a game-breaking bug on the console version that affected only the most dedicated of Fez fans. (Yes, I know that they're a small, desoluate indie studio... but when you have a person as abrasive and outspoken as Phil Fish, steps need to be taken for protection of the studio and its other employees.)
That reminds me, wasn't Phil Fish the one that said his game was built specifically for consoles, and that it couldn't work on anything else? Then again, maybe that was Republique (the Stealth-Action Thriller, an episodic AAAA+ iOS/PC game that was Kickstarted). They're all starting to blur together...
Ahem.. Dark Souls 2 on the mind again. Great giveaway, n8.
Anyways, has there been any signs as to when Trails in the Sky 1 or 2 will be coming to Steam? I'd swear they were supposed to release very soon, but I've heard zero news on them for quite a while now.
The important difference between Phil Fish of Polytron and the Paranautical devs is that Phil Fish oversaw the release of his game in a retail-quality condition before calling it quits in game development, whereas the Paranautical devs did not not. That you share Phil Fish's opinion does not make it accurate or correct, it only means the two of you are in agreement. I see no reason to defend Phil Fish's hurtful and ignorant comments, other than to perpetuate hurtfulness and ignorance.
Individuals like Phil Fish are the reason companies have soulless entities dedicated entirely to managing their PR. I feel like a lot of these small indie studios would avoid their PR faux-pas if they had some sort of trained PR person. This is not to say that PR companies solve all problems, but they seem to be an important barrier between the creators and the consumers.
Polytron's lack of a PR handler shouldn't really come as a surprise, either. They are the same company that refused to patch a game-breaking bug on the console version that affected only the most dedicated of Fez fans. (Yes, I know that they're a small, desoluate indie studio... but when you have a person as abrasive and outspoken as Phil Fish, steps need to be taken for protection of the studio and its other employees.)
That reminds me, wasn't Phil Fish the one that said his game was built specifically for consoles, and that it couldn't work on anything else? Then again, maybe that was Republique (the Stealth-Action Thriller, an episodic AAAA+ iOS/PC game that was Kickstarted). They're all starting to blur together...
ashecitism
Member
FiveElementNinja
Member
Same here.
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 completely agree with you. I plant myself firmly in the "love it" category of people. But I love 7 also, and even got 100% achievements on Steam.
Still wish there were more Final Fantasy games on Steam.
Which is a shame, since that's exactly why I bought the bundle. Hope they get this sorted out soon.
YianGaruga
Banned
I got mine when I bought it 10 minutes ago.
I think I'll wait for the bonus game to be unveiled before deciding on this one.
Provided FF3 sells, we're sure to get at least the Android ports.
Very nice! Here's hoping Transistor and Killer is Dead will be on GMG and get the same treatment.
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 would be okay with that, as long as they fix the horrible touch-screen controls and give us proper controller support.
Despite it's flaws, I've been having a blast with Final Fantasy 6. And I'd jump at the chance to play Dimensions with a controller.
Yep, looks like every game that they're heavily promoting will get the same treatment so I'm guessing similar rewards for Wolfenstein, Tropico 5 and probably Murdered Soul Suspect
derExperte
Member
Murdered Soul Suspect will be THE flop of the summer, won't it? Even the usually positive previews didn't sound too excited.
Gianni Merryman
Member
Good opportunity for you and whoever hasn't played it yet, I have already sunk over 100 hours into it and I don't regret it.
!Everything is permitted! may take you some time - I recall this achievement to be a chore - but the game overall is worthy, much fun to be had, so go for it.
I really hope they can give the first GRID! I finished GRID2 last year and loved it but I have yet to pick the first one and since I read that the first one is much better (Cockpit view as one of the things) it's a must for me to play it. If you can't find a good home for the first GRID, well, let me know, I know someone who would like it. If not, it's more than okay too!
On a related note I wish they could put the first DIRT on Steam but I guess that is impossible because the license of Colin Mcrae...
Highly likely, I don't recall Squeenix promoting it much outside of the announcement trailers
corrosivefrost
Member
FF8 has Triple Triad. That alone makes it ridiculously good. Probably the best mini game in a FF game ever.
Most definitely. Unless Quantum Conundrum 2 is still in development it'll likely be the game that severs Airtight's relationship with Squeenix, at which point the studio will either double down on mobile or close up shop.
Put me in the hate camp, though I don't exactly hate it, more like I think it's one of the worst ones. I just didn't have the same fun with it as I did with 7, and after it I had a lot more fun with every other entry in the franchise. I'll still grab it up again once it's cheap enough on Steam though.
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