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[fenners]

Zenge is a beautiful block shifting puzzle/jigsaw game. In each of the 70 or so levels you move the blocks around into the right position to unlock the next story scene. The artwork here is absolutely stunning and is matched to an equally outstanding soundtrack.

Every 10ish levels the game introduces a new mechanic, you can flip blocks, rotate blocks, teleport them and eventually use them to trip switches that open new paths. The game doesn't outstay it's welcome at under 2 hours and while not particularity complex, it's more about the story, it is unmissable as an experience.

Dagnammit that looks awesome. And in a groupees bundle too. Gah!

 

[yuraya]

Man, a subset of the people on GAF sure have...strong feelings towards Overwatch apparently being fun and a success.

Your favorite video game is shit.

 

[Large Professor]

Note, this was included in the groupees Brain Buster bundle too, and has a steam key.

Oh shit, gonna ask for a refund then.

Spoiler

I kid.

 

[Chairmanchuck]

Overwatch has MT that can be unlocked through playing and its not a Sony-exclusive game. What a shit system that is!

 

[e90Mark]

Can a single steam account online & play 2 different games at 2 different PCs at the same time?

Should just make another account and do family sharing. I think that would accomplish what you're looking for.

Has anyone beat Firewatch and done the thing that you could do that costs $15 in real-world money after you beat the game? If so, was it worth it? I've already done it so no going back now, but I at least hope it's worth it.

I didn't think it was worth it, personally. But I'm not really into keeping stuff like that. I liked the idea though.

 

[Lain]

Muv-Luv page is live

 

[Jawmuncher]

Muv-Luv page is live

I backed this for a dollar and never bought it. Will grab it on Steam though.
Especially if it goes 50% off like Grisaia later on.

 

[Uzzy]

From what OP was saying, it's not even a real money microtransaction he's raging about. He's just burnt at having to earn access to more voice lines for each character by playing and unlocking them rather than having all of them available from the jump, and said that "no one would be shocked" if they added the option to purchase those voice clips via microtransactions.

As someone who enjoys unlocking things by playing and has often lamented how RMTs have largely killed that practice, I'm fine with Blizzard doing things this way. *shrug*

You don't unlock things by playing. You unlock things through RNG. There is quite a difference.

 

[derExperte]

Muv-Luv page is live

Don't forget to grab the accompanying products at ilovemymuff.com.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Don't forget to grab the accompanying products at ilovemymuff.com.

The maintenance kit is a good value.

 

[bobnowhere]

Crap didn't realise that groupees was still going, great little bundle that. That's where I got it from.

Played a little of Insane, also from that bundle, without any sort of tutorial I have no idea what the actual object was!

 

[Tellaerin]

You don't unlock things by playing. You unlock things through RNG. There is quite a difference.

So it's a system where you earn points by playing and spend them to roll the dice on random rewards? If so, I'm still not seeing the reason for the outrage.

 

[PaulSane]

Zenge is a beautiful block shifting puzzle/jigsaw game. In each of the 70 or so levels you move the blocks around into the right position to unlock the next story scene. The artwork here is absolutely stunning and is matched to an equally outstanding soundtrack.

Every 10ish levels the game introduces a new mechanic, you can flip blocks, rotate blocks, teleport them and eventually use them to trip switches that open new paths. The game doesn't outstay it's welcome at under 2 hours and while not particularity complex, it's more about the story, it is unmissable as an experience.

Seems interesting, i might buy it.
*sees price, compares it to card prices* Yep, can't say no to a free game

 

[dex3108]

So GTX 1080 is already sold out? xD

 

[data]

Deus Ex: HR DC for 1$ (might not be up yet)

http://gamechangercharity.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=503

 

[kurahador]

Don't forget to grab the accompanying products at ilovemymuff.com.

The hell...is this what woman use to butter up their pooper?

 

[derExperte]

So GTX 1080 is already sold out? xD

Not here. PayPal me 1189€ and I'll send you one.

The hell...is this what woman use to butter up their pooper?

You're close. Try again. Alternatively ask your parents.

 

[Knurek]

So GTX 1080 is already sold out? xD

It will be sold out for the next few months.
Yields must be abysmal for NVIDIA.

 

[Uzzy]

So it's a system where you earn points by playing and spend them to roll the dice on random rewards? If so, I'm still not seeing the reason for the outrage.

Nope, you don't earn points. You earn a loot box every time you level up, and then open it to get four random items, some of which can be repeats.

 

[TheLetdown]

So it's a system where you earn points by playing and spend them to roll the dice on random rewards? If so, I'm still not seeing the reason for the outrage.

No. It's random + a randomly accrued currency system that you can use to unlock specific things you want.

That thread is completely invalidated by the fact that you can preview every single voice line in the game. So missing out on the "lore" of the characters because it's locked is a non-issue because you can hear every piece of locked speech without ever unlocking them.

In fact, you do it in the same fucking menu where you unlock them...

EDIT: This was actually brought up in the 15th post of the thread, far before OP admitted to having never played the game. The fact that it's still open is unreal.

 

[Dragon1893]

Deus Ex: HR DC for 1$ (might not be up yet)

http://gamechangercharity.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=503

Never got around to playing the Director's Cut thinking that they'd patch it eventually. That never happened right?

 

[Tellaerin]

Nope, you don't earn points. You earn a loot box every time you level up, and then open it to get four random items, some of which can be repeats.

No. It's random + a randomly accrued currency system that you can use to unlock specific things you want.

That thread is completely invalidated by the fact that you can preview every single voice line in the game. So missing out on the "lore" of the characters because it's locked is a non-issue because you can hear every piece of locked speech without ever unlocking them.

In fact, you do it in the same fucking menu where you unlock them...

EDIT: This was actually brought up in the 15th post of the thread, far before OP admitted to having never played the game. The fact that it's still open is unreal.

Ah, okay. From his description I was envisioning something like the Lost Planet 2 random unlock system. What you guys are describing doesn't sound bad to me either, and the outrage over it seems silly and misplaced.

 

[ramoisdead]

Well bought Just Cause 3 for $15. Watch it be in next month's Humble Monthly.

 

[Deleted member 144138]

Deus Ex: HR DC for 1$ (might not be up yet)

http://gamechangercharity.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=503

it's over.

The DX15 campaign is now over (as of 7/5/15)

 

[NingenJanai]

Well bought Just Cause 3 for $15. Watch it be in next month's Humble Monthly.

Don't know about that but will be eventually in a SE humble bundle

 

[Eila]

Muv-Luv page is live

Did the crop the backgrounds/CGs?

 

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[Uzzy]

Ah, okay. From his description I was envisioning something like the Lost Planet 2 random unlock system. What you guys are describing doesn't sound bad to me either, and the outrage over it seems silly and misplaced.

I have a strong dislike to RNG in general when it comes to items. It's criminal in a game like Hearthstone, where you need to rely on RNG card packs just to get the tools you need to play the game, which is why I won't touch collectable card games like that with a twenty foot pole.

It's not so bad when it comes to cosmetic items, but I'd still rather just pay a few quid to get the skins I want, or even better, pay for them through earned ingame currency.

 

[Se7enSword]

It's got a store page now.

 

[Hektor]

i know the overwatch talk is frowned upon but a person called zykion joined my game and it really freaked me out cos they followed me around and like it kept messing with my head

it was kind of horrifying, i hate when ppl have like enough of my name that you can like confuse it

about that lol

Infuriating

 

[LurkerPrime]

I have a strong dislike to RNG in general when it comes to items. It's criminal in a game like Hearthstone, where you need to rely on RNG card packs just to get the tools you need to play the game, which is why I won't touch collectable card games like that with a twenty foot pole.

It's not so bad when it comes to cosmetic items, but I'd still rather just pay a few quid to get the skins I want, or even better, pay for them through earned ingame currency.

Yeah, Hearthstone having progression-based microtransactions is killer. It really is a grind to get anywhere as you hit a wall on your deck's build, where blind luck or huge purchases are necessary to get the legendary-tier cards that make a deck competitive (keeping in mind this is on the "for fun" mode). And it's especially egregious with the C'Thun cards flying around right now, which puts a death clock on most matches.

I really wanted to like Hearthstone, but I couldn't justify wasting my time like that.

 

[Atraveller]

It's got a store page now.

Looks pretty.

 

[Echoplx]

Looks pretty.

Will probably run like shit, thanks Unity.

 

[Leafhopper]

about that lol

Infuriating

Is that your bizzaro world you, Hektor?

 

[Uzzy]

It's got a store page now.

Futuristic 28 Days Later? Could be interesting. The environments look very good, but the enemy models could do with some work I think.

 

[NingenJanai]

Feeling kinda down.

Can someone recommend me games that are cheerful and will make me feel better?
It would be nice if it's something I already own too

Thanks

 

[TheAutomator]

Feeling kinda down.

Can someone recommend me games that are cheerful and will make me feel better?
It would be nice if it's something I already own too

Thanks

Overwatch

 

[LurkerPrime]

Feeling kinda down.

Can someone recommend me games that are cheerful and will make me feel better?
It would be nice if it's something I already own too

Thanks

Ov.. er I mean. Stardew Valley.

 

[Saty]

Total War: Warhammer is the fastest-selling Total War game ever

It sold over half a million copies in the first few days on sale, developer Creative Assembly said.

That sales success has resulted in the game regularly topping 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, the developer added.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...er-is-the-fastest-selling-total-war-game-ever

 

[Phawx]

So GTX 1080 is already sold out? xD

ncix still has a bunch in stock:

http://www.ncix.com/search/?qcatid=0&q=Gtx+1080

 

[Atraveller]

Will probably run like shit, thanks Unity.

Unity devs said they ran this at 1440p on a GTX980, real time. I personally found that very hard to believe.

 

[Chairmanchuck]

ncix still has a bunch in stock:

http://www.ncix.com/search/?qcatid=0&q=Gtx+1080

Funny/sad how that 599$ is 900$ now...

 

[Nabs]

Funny/sad how that 599$ is 900$ now...

That's 900 Canadian which comes out to about $700 usd.

 

[Phawx]

Unity devs said they ran this at 1440p on a GTX980, real time. I personally found that very hard to believe.

That is certainly impressive

Funny/sad how that 599$ is 900$ now...

Nabs already did the conversion, but yea that $599 figure is not going to happen for a long time. Considering that the $700 FE editions are selling out and once the AIBs make custom coolers with more power, they are already more expensive than the FE editions.

 

[Phawx]

double post

 

[Jimrpg]

You can get it in the Humble Monthly just now for $12 plus a bunch more games. Seems worth it.

Its 9 bucks for him from the steam store lol. But the monthly is a gamble that has been worth it so far.

Thanks. I remember I passed on it earlier this month. It's a good price, but Ill wait. The Humble monthly bundles have been getting better and better since they started.

Funny/sad how that 599$ is 900$ now...

Well for the US, you have to be expecting higher prices while stock is low, happens with everything from iPhones to consoles. So unfortunately plebs (like me) have to wait until the demand reduces to buy at a reasonable price. The only people who get ripped off are rich people anyways. A MSRP/RRP is just a recommended price.

For Europe, Australia and other countries, they've got to do a better job of reducing costs closer to US price. Although many times its because VAT hasn't been added in. $699 +20% VAT = $840 plus their profit margin ~$900?

 

[Vuze]

Nabs already did the conversion, but yea that $599 figure is not going to happen for a long time. Considering that the $700 FE editions are selling out and once the AIBs make custom coolers with more power, they are already more expensive than the FE editions.

Not really. EVGAs FTW is 20 bucks cheaper than the FE, has a factory OC, 2x8pin power connectors and 10+2 phases so it should leave plenty of headroom for OC. Not to mention the custom cooling solution (which has yet to proof its capability but there's no way it's not leaps and bounds beyond the FE blower).
Basically you get all that for a 80$ markup on the 599$ MSRP. Don't think that's a bad deal at all judging from previous models.

The SC model is 10$ over the 599$ MSRP, also has custom cooling + slight OC (ref board as usual).

 

[Phawx]

Not really. EVGAs FTW is 20 bucks cheaper than the FE, has a factory OC, 2x8pin power connectors and 10+2 phases so it should leave plenty of headroom for OC. Not to mention the custom cooling solution (which has yet to proof its capability but there's no way it's not leaps and bounds beyond the FE blower).
Basically you get all that for a 80$ markup on the 599$ MSRP. Don't think that's a bad deal at all judging from previous models.

The SC model is 10$ over the 599$ MSRP, also has custom cooling + slight OC (ref board as usual).

Where is this available?

 

[Vuze]

Where is this available?

On EVGAs site when it's back up online lol.
Some people managed to get pre-orders through and I pre-ordered one here in Germany as well (769€, which is also 20€ below the FE price).

Overclockers UK also: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/evga...s-graphics-card-08g-p4-6286-kr-gx-300-ea.html

 

[PaulSane]

I have a strong dislike to RNG in general when it comes to items. It's criminal in a game like Hearthstone, where you need to rely on RNG card packs just to get the tools you need to play the game, which is why I won't touch collectable card games like that with a twenty foot pole.

It's not so bad when it comes to cosmetic items, but I'd still rather just pay a few quid to get the skins I want, or even better, pay for them through earned ingame currency.

Hearthstone has a crafting system though, which helps offset that RNG if you are unlucky. You can also play arena, which has basically no barrier to entry, except your own personal skill at it.

When i started playing Hearthstone during beta, i actually focused on the arena from the get go, and haven't really played constructed seriously except one month where i got to legendary rank to get that card back.
But i've also spent far too much time on this game up until now, i had every single card couple of expansions back, and around that time i've just stoped opening packs altogether, since i stopped playing constructed Now i'm sitting at almost 600 unopened packs which i wish i could sell for gold.
Oh, and i've also spent nothing on the game at all, except hours upon hours of my precious time. I really need to stop playing this game...