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[Dr Dogg]

The funny thing is I expected The Crew to be the biggest mess at launch due to the online nature of it and shackled to Uplay servers probably still using 9/14k Fax Modems. Actually it could still be but fingers crossed Far Cry 4 doesn't come out in a bad way.

 

[Knurek]

The funny thing is I expected The Crew to be the biggest mess at launch due to the online nature of it and shackled to Uplay servers probably still using 9/14k Fax Modems.

I admire the trust you're putting in Uplay IT department.
I'd guess they use 2800 baud modems connected to Commodore 64 servers.

 

[An-Det]

Did we already post life is strange?

store.steampowered.com/app/319630

Next game from the remember me devs

That sounds pretty neat, I'll need to keep an eye on that. I could have sworn the studio closed, too, so that's a nice surprise.

 

[Rhaknar]

dat

Spoiler

Bloody Mary

on Wolf Among Us episode 3

edit: woot GMG sent my DA: Inquisition key, time to preload (assuming euros can preload today aswell, I havent VPNed yet)

edit: nope no preload yet, but im not sure if its even started for anyone

 

[Dr Dogg]

I admire the trust you're putting in Uplay IT department.
I'd guess they use 2800 baud modems connected to Commodore 64 servers.

Hahaha I've got flashback to War Games. But hey their communications issue could be down to still using Telex whilst the rest of the world moved on... like 40 years ago.

 

[JaseC]

The funny thing is I expected The Crew to be the biggest mess at launch due to the online nature of it and shackled to Uplay servers probably still using 9/14k Fax Modems. Actually it could still be but fingers crossed Far Cry 4 doesn't come out in a bad way.

I can't imagine that demand for The Crew is particularly strong. I think Ubi's servers will hold up.

 

[Spyware]

Wow. Those South Park: The Stick of Truths are going fast. I hope I wasn't too late.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

I can't imagine that demand for The Crew is particularly strong. I think Ubi's servers will hold up.

It's Ubisoft. They will find a way.

 

[Ban Puncher]

Will Unity, FC4 and The Crew complete some kind of miserable hat-trick for Ubisoft this holiday?

Taking all bets.

 

[MarcoZombieCannon]

Will Unity, FC4 and The Crew complete some kind of miserable hat-trick for Ubisoft this holiday?

Taking all bets.

Hopefully it'll form some kind of Ubi-muda Triangle and make them disappear.

 

[JaseC]

It's Ubisoft. They will find a way.

Haha, touche.

 

[Asgaro]

I don't even have time to play half the things I want to, let alone spending it on categorizing my library and wishlist like that.

Yeah, I spend way more time reading about games than actually playing them. :-/
Every evening, the free time behind my computer I have I spend on reading game news, general ICT news, social networking, etc.

Gaming only happens when I still have time left AFTER all the reading, which in reality only is possible in some weekends. And in the vacation periods.

Also, regarding those spreadsheet wishlists: it looks like a daunting task but now I don't have to spend a lot of time with it anymore. Once you have a good basis (you added all your currently owned and wishlisted games), you edit it in increments and that takes only a few seconds.
I haven't grown tired of managing those spreadsheets... yet.

 

[Tellaerin]

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[fantomena]

Far Cry 4 is the last game I pre-ordered, ever. Only reason I pre-ordered it is ebcause I loved FC3 and I can't stand FPS games on consoles, exception if they are console axcluvie like Killzone and Halo.

Fuck pre-ordering.

 

[Tellaerin]

Far Cry 4 is the last game I pre-ordered, ever. Only reason I pre-ordered it is ebcause I loved FC3 and I can't stand FPS games on consoles, exception if they are console axcluvie like Killzone and Halo.

Fuck pre-ordering.

Since when do you preorder anything? I thought you were drowning in review keys.

 

[Yakkue]

When autumn sale will start?

Still 2 weeks to go (it's around american thanksgiving, I think).

 

[Parsnip]

Some more info on the AssUni patch 2.

Notes for Patch 2

Improved performance in cinematic on low HW configurations
Fixed various flickering issues on nVidia SLI and AMD CrossFire configurations
Fixed various Graphic issues

Fixed light artifacts in PCSS shadows
Fixed problem with refresh rate on a first game launch.​

Fixed various Input issues

Fixed Crash during controllers autoswitch in Character Customization menu
Other keyboard/mouse fixes in several menu pages.​

Fixed issues with “Invite to game” option when it was becoming unavailable after host migration, when it was active for all recent players instead of only for friends

Note that even with this patch, players may still experience

Most framerate issues that have been reported since the release of the game
Performance issues

That's a little underwhelming.

 

[JaseC]

When autumn sale will start?

The 27th (last Thursday of the month). December 7th will be the last day, with regular programming resuming come Monday's store update.

 

[Rhaknar]

lol at Origin preloads being tied to regional release dates. Good lord what a clusterfuck of a service, and people really wonder why most of us want all our games on steam

 

[Dr Dogg]

I know Ubi Kiev are going to get ragged on now for a 50 page thread but I'd love to know the dev chain and how each studio communicates with each other. It's not uncommon for devs to focus on console version whilst outsourcing the PC version to another company. Squenix do it with their wester title to Nixxes and their Eastern ones have someone doing the porting work, Capcom have been using QLOC for a while on most of their PC stuff and a few others too.

Question is when and at what time in the dev cycle are Kiev involved? Do they get drafted on board at the start of development, when the main engineering and programing work is being done, in the middle of production or right at the end with the game near final build?

I can't imagine that demand for The Crew is particularly strong. I think Ubi's servers will hold up.

Well I guess either outcome will be surprising. The Crew being popular or Uplay surviving a game launch for once.

 

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[derExperte]

So basically, first days of December.

Here, I googled for last years sale: http://store.steampowered.com/news/11967/

 

[Turfster]

Some more stuff about the Hyper Light Drifter combat.

 

[fantomena]

Since when do you preorder anything? I thought you were drowning in review keys.

Last time I received a PC review copy from Ubisoft was for Blacklist and it did not work due to some Uplay bs errors.

I received a PS4 AC:U copy though, but I did not ask for any review copy for FC4 simply because I do not play FPS games on consoles except for console FPS exclusives and that if I ask for a PC version of FC4 it will be a UPlay code and the same problem which happened with Blacklist will happen with FC4.

TL;DR: Uplay errors with PC review copies.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

Here, I googled for last years sale: http://store.steampowered.com/news/11967/

This is just hilarious

Bioshock Infinite 75% off
Call of Duty: Ghosts 17% off
State of Decay 50% off
Contagion 75% off
Dishonored 75% off
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 75% off
Euro Truck Simulator 2 75% off
Surgeon Simulator 75% off
Saints Row IV 60% off

 

[JaseC]

This is just hilarious

Until you realise that the game released just three weeks earlier.

 

[MMBosstones86]

Probably already posted, but Dragon Age is up for preload now.

I'd bump the Origin thread, but I can't find it...sooo

 

[NingenJanai]

Verdun was fun, thanks to Kiru, Ozium and Lynx for playing

 

[Visualante2]

Sigils of Elohim update with more puzzles: http://steamcommunity.com/games/321480/announcements/detail/207491256446043365

Been playing through this. I like the pre-release stuff they've been doing for The Talos Principle. You get some in game bonuses that can transfer to any version of the game (even PS4) via codes. Better than tying it to a pre-order.

 

[Rhaknar]

This is just hilarious

the game had JUST come out

 

[Deques]

The South Park game is 29SEK (~$3,91) from Swedish retailer Elgiganten. Physical copy that activates on Steam.

Already out of stock. crap I had it in my cart...

Edit: Suddenly they got it back in stock. Ordered it directly

 

[Dr Dogg]

Probably already posted, but Dragon Age is up for preload now.

I'd bump the Origin thread, but I can't find it...sooo

I'm subbed

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=495614

 

[fantomena]

So basically you don't ask UBI review copies because they distribute them, you know, with, Uplay

Yes.

If they used Steam or Origin, then I would ask, since at least Origin works.

 

[morningbus]

This is just hilarious

At that point it had only been out for a little over a month. That's not a terrible discount that early on

The real joke is going to be that the same game is only going to be 20% off this year.

 

[derExperte]

Until you realise that the game released just three weeks earlier.

I still think 17% is funny because it's a funny number.

 

[Rhaknar]

At that point it had only been out for a little over a month. That's not a terrible discount that early on

The real joke is going to be that the same game is only going to be 20% off this year.

Ghosts? it was already 50% off this year

 

[Vuze]

Last time I received a PC review copy from Ubisoft was for Blacklist and it did not work due to some Uplay bs errors.

I received a PS4 AC:U copy though, but I did not ask for any review copy for FC4 simply because I do not play FPS games on consoles except for console FPS exclusives and that if I ask for a PC version of FC4 it will be a UPlay code and the same problem which happened with Blacklist will happen with FC4.

TL;DR: Uplay errors with PC review copies.

Yeah, forget about Uplay PC review copies. The two I had received a few months ago have been removed from my uPlay account after a whopping three days lol

 

[morningbus]

Ghosts? it was already 50% off this year

I'm willing to bet that the base discount during the Winter sale will be 20%. We'll get a daily deal of 50%.

Though Activision has been much better with discounts and sales lately.

 

[someguyinahat]

Did we already post life is strange?

store.steampowered.com/app/319630

Next game from the remember me devs

Looks pretty good, interesting enough concept...

Life is Strange is an episodic, modern adventure game with a twist.

Oh. Okay I can wait.

 

[Deitus]

I still think 17% is funny because it's a funny number.

It seems a bit odd when you look at just the percentage, but 17% off a $60 game is basically a $10 discount, so it makes sense in that regard.

 

[iosefe]

so....that team17 bundle...no one has a spare revolution gold right?

 

[zkylon]

Basically another Telltale wannabe game.

i mean considering how many non-telltale episodic adventure games are out by now i'd say this is just no longer fair

unless you mean not having any actual adventure gameplay and most of the choices you make in the game being meaningless despite the game actually lying to you straight about it :>

 

[Knurek]

It seems a bit odd when you look at just the percentage, but 17% off a $60 game is basically a $10 discount, so it makes sense in that regard.

What's so odd about 1/6th discount? Is 33% also a weird number?

 

[Zafir]

DAI is smaller than I was expecting. Too used to 40GB behemoths of recent months I guess.

 

[Grief.exe]

Far Cry 3 was PC lead and developed in house.

Far Cry 4 for PC is ported by Ubisoft Kiev who are responsible for the PC versions of Assassin’s Creed III, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.

And they also did Ass Unity.


So yeah... Far Cry 4 is a write-off.

I haven't played any of those games, but the general buzz always seems negative.

Doesn't bode well for release, but rule of thumb should be never to pre-order Ubisoft games anyways.

 

[morningbus]

i mean considering how many non-telltale episodic adventure games are out by now i'd say this is just no longer fair

unless you mean not having any actual adventure gameplay and most of the choices you make in the game being meaningless despite the game actually lying to you straight about it :>

You're forgetting the part where they license an existing franchise to manipulate the nostalgia center of your brain.

 

[Coreda]

6 minutes of else Heart.Break() gameplay, release somewhere next year.

Saw the trailer for this. The Dreamcast-esque, isometric lo-poly styled environment is my kind of thing, but the dialog... is pretty terrible :/ Could do with better writing.

Some more stuff about the Hyper Light Drifter combat.

#hype

 

[Grief.exe]

Just picked up my $50 Steam Wallet card from Best buy. If I would have come yesterday when the $10 off deal was ongoing I could,have pricematched another one.

Time to pick up Far Cry 2!

Some more stuff about the Hyper Light Drifter combat.

Any plans to remove the 30 FPS lock?

 

[Dimitri2401]

I haven't played any of those games, but the general buzz always seems negative.

Doesn't bode well for release, but rule of thumb should be never to pre-order Ubisoft games anyways.

Conviction had a terrible PC port. Performance-wise, it's probably one of the worst ports I've ever experienced.

 

[zkylon]

I haven't played any of those games, but the general buzz always seems negative.

Doesn't bode well for release, but rule of thumb should be never to pre-order Ubisoft games anyways.

generally you should never preorder anything

You're forgetting the part where they license an existing franchise to manipulate the nostalgia center of your brain.

uhh i dunno any about this

i only played the walking dead and thought it was super lame how they kept saying me "this here mr tomato will remember what you just told him" and 20 minutes later mr tomato gets eaten by a zombie because it was MEANINGUFL DECISION TIME!! and of course it was up to me to decide who lives and who dies. that mass effect way of handling choice of deciding between burning an orphanage and punching a kitty is just desensitizing, i don't like it at all

tales of monkey island was pretty alrite but mostly because the existing characters are so good already. at least this one had some puzzle solving in it