codswallop
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Wasteland 2 is out this month? Shit, I already forgot...
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STEAM | September 2014 - Nice thread. Btw, Bayonetta 2 is out next month.
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Intheflorsh
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Another odd little similarity between TVEC and Murdered is that they both have words floating in the game space using handwritten fonts.
Coincidence? I think
Coincidence? I think
so.
That's true. Pre-Sequel looks identical to 2. I wouldn't be surprised if by the time it releases it had just one year in the proverbial oven.
And I always thought Randy was a nice guy. But the people at Gearbox is giving me bad impressions of them. All this Borderlands milking and not giving B1 and B2 loyal fans a better discount.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I was thinking that too, it's either a major coincidence or there's some inspiration going on here.
I think that it's a SPECIAL CASE.
Chairmanchuck
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What the?
Cheap alien codes? Where?
Cheap alien codes? Where?
Oh I also talked to him and to others that have been here in the recent years but became more silent lately. Here's hoping for the community to always keep increasing by quality either way. Nothing beats that and it sure feels nice when everyone gets along and have fun.
Wow, Borderlands is so rough on my eyes. The night into dawn mechanics make it nigh impossible to see.
And now I'm off to watch the disappearing Aaron Carter vids.
Nice keys btw.
And now I'm off to watch the disappearing Aaron Carter vids.
Nice keys btw.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
There was a glitch earlier for AMD so you could get Alien Isolation and two other games of choice (including Sniper Elite 3, Thief, and Murdered: Soul Suspect) for $0.99.
Chairmanchuck
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Randy Pitchford stole money/time/resources from Aliens Colonial Marines for Borderlands and screwed over Sega..
NingenJanai
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Sorry but my hugs are free, you just need to ask when you need one
So if you end up with an extra Alien Isolation key, just chat me on steam and I'll paypal you.
Jawmuncher
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Randy Pitchford stole money/time/resources from Aliens Colonial Marines for Borderlands and screwed over Sega..
That game was good tho.
Edit: Anyone stocked up on codes? Any chance to get Alien for like 10$?
Shadownet will be giving away a bunch of Alien keys once AMD sends them out, but if you'd prefer to insure yourself against the possibility of losing then you can try your luck in the BST thread.
Can someone explain to me how bad was Alien Colonial Marines?..
I remember the E3 reveal was quite good. But then I heard it all went downhill from there.
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Also apparently JaseC is doing advertisement for my giveaways now XD
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I should have about a dozen Alien codes to give away.
But I am talking to this one seller who might be able to get me many more for dirt cheap. I just gotta wait till near the end of September. If I get anymore in. I'll make sure SteamGAF get first dibs.
who am I kidding. You guys are the only ones I give away games to. I don't belong in any other community :3
Oublieux
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oipic
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Creative Assembly look to have done a terrific job with Alien: Isolation, and one befitting of the franchise that I love so dearly, so while I'm rapt to see that many folks will get to play it now (or much sooner than they would have), I just hope Newegg's shenanigans don't impact eventual sales at all in the end. Probably a mere drop in the ocean, in any case.
Having said that, I'm guessing all concerned get their full cut in advance, and Sega would've been 'paid' for these codes up front (or will be, post-redemption?) by AMD, or some such arrangement?
In any case, well done to all who snared a great deal, and enjoy (and post about!) your games!
Having said that, I'm guessing all concerned get their full cut in advance, and Sega would've been 'paid' for these codes up front (or will be, post-redemption?) by AMD, or some such arrangement?
In any case, well done to all who snared a great deal, and enjoy (and post about!) your games!
The game may be using the exact same graphics engine, but its the content that takes a long time to make. And this is a full-fledged campaign in all-new environments with all-new character classes and skills. If this is comparable in size to Borderlands 2, then that's a lot of content to make and doing it all within a single year would seem pretty miraculous to me.
I can understand if somebody doesn't want to pay full price for this, but to demand a discount just because its using the same graphics engine is weird.
Well, it's your choice of course
I don't think selling keys for like 5$ for a singular game would be taking advantage, though. The games cost a lot more right now.
Randy Pitchford stole money/time/resources from Aliens Colonial Marines for Borderlands and screwed over Sega..
You know, I don't really care for Sega at this point, but what Gearbox did is truly deplorable. I liked Borderlands 1&2, but I don't think I'll buy their next games at this point. Not until the GOTY version is <5$.
Intheflorsh
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I don't mind either way, it's a cool style.
Jawmuncher
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It wasn't that good graphically but it was a good 90s era shooter much like Duke Nukem Forever. I liked both . But I'm in the minority there. They do their job as FPS games and let you shoot stuff. Which is all I wanted.
Chairmanchuck
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I played it about after the big patch and as a shooter, it wasnt that bad actually. Just felt more like a 90s shooter than a proper aliengame.
Chairmanchuck
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Kiru
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I'm aware of how game development works. When I said it looks identical to Borderlands 2 I wasn't just referring to the UI and visual style. I don't mean to suggest that the game has no unique content, however.
By all means, please point out to me where I "demanded a discount" and also the part where I stated this should be the case because "it uses the same graphics engine".
Intheflorsh
Banned
Laptops typically aren't upgradeable and Lenovo isn't a brand I would recommend.
Have you thought about going for a desktop? You can get a lot more bang for your buck and upgrade it as much as you want.
I never once play an Alien game before. Hopefully I can find a code for myself so I can try out Isolation. There won't be any co-op mode right? No online multiplayers mode either?
I hope Isolation turn out to be excellent. Otherwise I have a feeling a lot of people will be disappointed.
Edit: my most highly anticipated game will be the Witcher 3. Its going to be damn good. GOAT even.
:3 yeah I'm that confident in it.
I need it for the university and in the meantime for a bit of gaming and my budget doesn't help too much
Fare Godmace
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Huh? Why not? Everyone I know with a Lenovo is very happy with their purchase, I was thinking about buying one if/when my current MacBook dies.
Chairmanchuck
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I think the Pre-Sequel looks more like an addon than a "full" game.
I still hate Gearbox because of their nonsensical DLC strategy...
I thought you got so many keys. Just use one for yourself, man
I dont think it has a coop. Not sure about a multiplayer mode.
Also hope it turns out well. Have high expectations about the game.
I still hate Gearbox because of their nonsensical DLC strategy...
I thought you got so many keys. Just use one for yourself, man
I dont think it has a coop. Not sure about a multiplayer mode.
Also hope it turns out well. Have high expectations about the game.
murf
Now that Titanfall gets a pilot only mode I am interested again. But the game isn't worth anything when people lose interest in it, which could happen fast after a small surge due the update or/and when they just shut the servers down. Which could also happen sooner than I would love. Man, why multiplayer only, gnarf.
Now that Titanfall gets a pilot only mode I am interested again. But the game isn't worth anything when people lose interest in it, which could happen fast after a small surge due the update or/and when they just shut the servers down. Which could also happen sooner than I would love. Man, why multiplayer only, gnarf.
There's nothing inherently bad in that gif. That enemy type is blind, thus relying on sound alone, and the player wasn't moving/shooting.
I watched TheRadBrad play through Aliens: CM on his youtube channel and it didn't look too bad. It was mostly forgettable though, and it retconned a couple of plot points that might tick diehard Alien fans off.
Okay, Ethan Carter looks spiffy. The scenery is really beautiful. Looking forward to trying it
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Okay, Ethan Carter looks spiffy. The scenery is really beautiful. Looking forward to trying it
when it gets a steep discount
ScreamingTrees
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What is the state of Alien Colonial Marines now with the latest patches? I have it in my Steam library but have never played the game (it cost me a euro). I played through Duke Nukem Forever and found some, but not much, fun in that game.
If you look at the new DLCs they have planned for the pre-sequel. They all sounds like rehash of Borderlands 2 DLCs.
I'm getting real tired of your shits Gearbox. -__- and I used to be a big fan too. They really gotta find a new franchise.
But its that unique content that takes so much time to make. A year really would be incredibly quick for a game the size of a Borderlands game.
Relax man. I was referring to Shadownet's comment about not offering a discount to BL1 and BL2 players.
so does Murder Miners...
Fare Godmace
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Yup, absolutely. I said an hour ago that I think I'm a Borderlands fan, but the Pre-Sequel doesn't look appealing at all to me. I know I'll buy the GOTY edition one day, but three samey games in a row are too much for me.
On the other hand, that Telltale Borderlands game... That's so out of left field, I need to try it day one!
Dice
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Hey guys thanks for flooding the B/S/T thread with requests too late. It's making me feel better about wasting a slot on Star Citizen a DLC ship instead of getting Sniper Elite 3. You're helping me appreciate the value of what I got instead of focusing on the misstep. You're aces.
Intheflorsh
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They have a reputation for products that fall apart after a few weeks of use. The screens they put on their laptops are typically also cheap and ugly.
They do price competitively though, I'll give them that.
Given the concept and the game's few changes it definitely strikes me as another SR4 situation (expansion pack gone full-price sequel [or in this case, "pre-sequel"]). I'm expecting there to be enough content to justify the $60 price tag from a dollars-per-hour perspective, but I won't be shocked if the game is shorter than Borderlands 2.
Being set on Pandora's moon, I don't think the game world is going to be as big as 2 or even the original. But if I'm wrong, I'm wrong!
I apologise for seeming hostile (and for the misunderstanding, apparently), but you made a claim and I was just asking you to back it up.
Jawmuncher
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murf
Now that Titanfall gets a pilot only mode I am interested again. But the game isn't worth anything when people lose interest in it, which could happen fast after a small surge due the update or/and when they just shut the servers down. Which could also happen sooner than I would love. Man, why multiplayer only, gnarf.
Didn't know about this. Was a fun game. Have it on Xbone but I wish I could play with SteamGAF . I'm too cheap for those expansions though.
Happens to the best of us.
Chairmanchuck
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I just think their DLC-strategy is horrible.
I mean charging for a mere level-cap raise?
10€ for one character?
Still locking the cosmetic items in a full-price game behind a paywall?
I also wonder how long they can still "rehash" the same old gameplay till players get bored by that. I still have 2 DLCs for Borderlands 2 that I havent played and somehow I dont wanna play them because I feel bored thanks to the gameplay already.
toddhunter
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I think you are setting yourself up for some sad times
Maybe The Witcher 3 will be good. 2 fizzled out badly for me but you can only assume they have more budget this time.
Aliens isolation is going to be bad. Not colonial marines bad (Stump did an excellent and lengthy write up about it if you can dig it up), but I think it will be short, basic and completely underwhelming.
Just try to look surprised.
Correct. Making the new title screens for each Borderlands game takes time.
Jawmuncher
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I'm sorry if u offended you with my post. I guess I'm just bitter about how Gearbox and 2K run their business now. I thought a 25% discount if you own both Borderlands 1 and 2 might be something good for loyal fans you know?
Or a limited time 50% off the season pass if you have B1 & B2.
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