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[DualShadow]

Are the Bioshock's worth getting?

Haven't played either of them.

 

[Wallach]

Yeah, that's why I said below-spec or hardware with flawed compatibility. Like you said though, that's where console development really shines.

What I'm getting at is that the flaw is in the game engine at a very low level. Basically no two PCs quite run SMB the same because of how the level props work. I think that probably has to do with why they never repaired the leaderboards, because the competition on them wasn't really legitimate.

 

[Salazar]

Cargo, Titan Quest, BC2.

Should do me for today.

 

[Pachael]

Welp, also looks like Darksiders today. And Magicka Vietnam (hoho)

 

[Yoritomo]

I'm dying to know why THQ felt that the Steam userbase would be interested in this game.

There are no steam users with children.

The game is probably shit but there's nothing wrong with having family games and casual games on the service.

 

[Kalnos]

Are the Bioshock's worth getting?

Haven't played either of them.

Bioshock 1 is worth it, skip 2.

 

[Ramma2]

Steam needs to add a remorse refund on the last day of the sale, where you can refund one purchase you made for credit and pick up something else.

My RR (remorse refund) would be Lead and Gold at this point.

 

[Saige]

I bought the heroes pack mainly for HoMM V, but I’m actually surprised by Dark Messiah.

From the little I heard about it I thought it was a mediocre action-rpg with crappy combat, but from what I’ve played it seems to be a decent game with really fun combat.

I was worried about the levels feeling too linear, but there are enough secrets to find that it doesn’t. The combat is just perfectly chaotic with throwing everything I can get my hands on at enemies, kicking guys into fires/spikes/off ledges, and environmental traps to set off.

 

[M_A_C]

Steam needs to add a remorse refund on the last day of the sale, where you can refund one purchase you made for credit and pick up something else.

My RR (remorse refund) would be Lead and Gold at this point.

I'm having fun with it for $1.50 you can't complain.

 

[Ramma2]

I'm having fun with it for $1.50 you can't complain.

It just runs really badly on my laptop, not alot of options to turn down graphics.

 

[Bentendo]

There are no steam users with children.

The game is probably shit but there's nothing wrong with having family games and casual games on the service.

No no that's not what I meant. There's definitely room for family games on Steam, I'm just curious how well they do (cause I can't imagine it does very well). Does Steam ever release sales data on their titles or do they leave it up to the publishers to reveal that type of info?

 

[BigAT]

Are the Bioshock's worth getting?

Haven't played either of them.

Definitely.

I have to disagree with anyone that says Bioshock 2 isn't worth playing. Granted it isn't as good as the first one, but it's still a very good game that is definitely worth playing and a steal for $5. Pick up both of them.

 

[Salazar]

The caring for magical horses game can't be shit.

SmokyDave gifted it to me.

 

[Izayoi]

Hold on, for every ticket we completely we actually have to mail Valve a letter saying we completed that ticket? Wat.

(b) Sweepstakes. Each completed Achievement will automatically provide the user with one (1) entry for the Sweepstakes drawing. To manually enter the Sweepstakes, each eligible entrant must print his or her name, address, city, state, country, postal code, email address, Steam account name, and telephone number, as well as the name of the Summer Camp Activity objective that the entry is for, on a self-addressed 4”x6” note card and mail the completed form to: Valve Corporation, P.O. Box 1688, Bellevue, WA 98009-1688. Note cards may be mailed as postcards or in envelopes. No e-mailed or faxed alternate entries are eligible. Facsimiles, photocopies or mechanical reproductions of entries will be void. An alternate entry must be postmarked during the Summer Sales period to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing. Alternate entries received after July 18, 2011 will not be eligible for the Sweepstakes. Each user may submit one alternative entry per Summer Camp Activity. Proof of sending or submitting an alternate entry is not proof of receipt of such alternate entry.

 

[Sanic]

Would anyone like my Saira key? After thinking about it, its not something I think ill get around to playing anytime soon so hopefully someone here can make better use of it

 

[Weenerz]

Hold on, for every ticket we completely we actually have to mail Valve a letter saying we completed that ticket? Wat.

It says to manually enter the contest.

 

[Chesskid1]

Would anyone like my Saira key? After thinking about it, its not something I think ill get around to playing anytime soon so hopefully someone here can make better use of it

it's not a steam game, bra.

 

[Wallach]

Hold on, for every ticket we completely we actually have to mail Valve a letter saying we completed that ticket? Wat.

No, you have to do that to enter the contest manually. They basically have to give the option of letting you enter the sweepstakes without buying stuff, so you can send them a letter via mail and get entered without doing all this other stuff. The entries you get via the Summer Camp achievements are granted to you automatically.

 

[EricHasNoPull]

It sucks big time.

Every CoD campaign is better than it and the new MoH is too.

EDIT: Oops I thought this was talking about BC2

Actually YES I WAS talking about BC2, I don't even know the names Of these games. But thanks, I guess I will pass.

 

[astroturfing]

WOAH good thing i looked at the sales before i went to bed, Bad Company 2 is finally mine! couldn't resist at that price. got Vietnam too. oh boy oh boy oh boy

 

[Eusis]

Definitely.

I have to disagree with anyone that says Bioshock 2 isn't worth playing. Granted it isn't as good as the first one, but it's still a very good game that is definitely worth playing and a steal for $5. Pick up both of them.

Yeah, it's not how I'd want a Bioshock sequel, Infinite seems to be a more ideal form of that, but it was well worth it for $15 and at $5 it's a steal. Especially consider it if you thought Bioshock was one of the best shooters this generation and are disappointed at how most of the rest are just corridor shooters.

Oh, and if you grab it don't forget Minerva's Den, just $10 more!

 

[Xamdou]

So when is the last day of the steam summer sale that will have all the daily deals? I need to get MOH and Borderlands :O!

 

[Stet]

Hold on, for every ticket we completely we actually have to mail Valve a letter saying we completed that ticket? Wat.

That's the no-purchase-necessary stuff.

 

[Izayoi]

No, you have to do that to enter the contest manually. They basically have to give the option of letting you enter the sweepstakes without buying stuff, so you can send them a letter via mail and get entered without doing all this other stuff. The entries you get via the Summer Camp achievements are granted to you automatically.

That's the no-purchase-necessary stuff.

Oh, makes sense.

 

[Sanic]

it's not a steam game, bra.

I know, but the game has been talked about here and its the most appropriate thread.

 

[Chesskid1]

So when is the last day of the steam summer sale that will have all the daily deals? I need to get MOH and Borderlands :O!

pretty sure borderlands was already on sale for $7.50 for everything. did you miss it or waiting for a better deal? not sure about MOH though.

 

[Xamdou]

pretty sure borderlands was already on sale for $7.50 for everything. did you miss it or waiting for a better deal? not sure about MOH though.

I missed out on both deals.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

Bought SW:TFU2 the other day. It crashes on startup if you have more than a single monitor. I won't be playing SW:TFU2.

 

[Dog Problems]

So when is the last day of the steam summer sale that will have all the daily deals? I need to get MOH and Borderlands :O!

I seem to remember the final day having all of the daily deal sales at once. Am I just imagining this?

 

[Baha]

Would anyone like my Saira key? After thinking about it, its not something I think ill get around to playing anytime soon so hopefully someone here can make better use of it

Can I have it?

 

[Narag]

I seem to remember the final day having all of the daily deal sales at once. Am I just imagining this?

Usually a "Best Of."

 

[Sanic]

Can I have it?

PM incoming.

 

[zugzug]

Hoard is a fun game. Its like an arcade game for 25cents quick simple game.

 

[Infinity]

Usually a "Best Of."

That would be nice as I regret not picking up the Borderlands deal.

 

[Weenerz]

Any GAFers up for chatting on steam, join the group and then join chat. I'm bored and don't have a microphone.

 

[ATF487]

I seem to remember the final day having all of the daily deal sales at once. Am I just imagining this?

I think they did that for the holiday sale two years ago, but then the last holiday sale was a best of

Also guys buy Football Manager if you have any interest in football/soccer

 

[Dog Problems]

I regret not getting Retribution for $15 but Amazon has it for that price as a downloadable. And it's Steamworks so the key can be used on Steam.

 

[Weenerz]

Chat is filling up, come on by border summer sale dwellers.

 

[Bentendo]

If I get Half-Life 2 would it be worth it to also get Episodes 1 and 2?

 

[Oreoleo]

If I get Half-Life 2 would it be worth it to also get Episodes 1 and 2?

Yes. Without giving anything away, HL2 ends on a bit of a cliffhanger.


But then again so does EP2

 

[twinturbo2]

I grabbed the Valve and id packs, even though I already have the XBLA ports of Portal, Doom 1 and 2, Wolfenstien 3D and Quake III Arena. I'll probably grab the Square Enix, Telltale Games, Star Wars and Unreal packs later on.

Now, I gotta get a PC that can actually play these games...

 

[scoobs]

Bioshock 2 is a VERY good game I think. Loved it almost as much as the first

 

[Bentendo]

Yes. Without giving anything away, HL2 ends on a bit of a cliffhanger.


But then again so does EP2

And, I hate to ask, but is it important that I buy Half-Life 1 as well?

 

[JaseC]

If I get Half-Life 2 would it be worth it to also get Episodes 1 and 2?

Absolutely. Episode Two is the best FPS since Half-Life 2 itself.

And, I hate to ask, but is it important that I buy Half-Life 1 as well?

The original Half-Life is better than Half-Life 2, so, yes! Also grab Opposing Force if you have the coin to spare as it's a fantastic expansion. Don't bother with Blue Shift.

Edit: As far as the overarching Half-Life saga plot is concerned, Half-Life isn't necessary/important, if that's what you were asking.

 

[Weenerz]

Steam chat, go people!

 

[Joel Was Right]

In a Steam group chat, I turn on Voice but no one can apparently hear me? Do i need to also start Voice to be able to?

 

[twinturbo2]

And, I hate to ask, but is it important that I buy Half-Life 1 as well?

I'd say so.

 

[Salsa]

GAF CHEATS

 

[Weenerz]

Photoshop imo

 

[Sblargh]

I wonder if, after the sale, it is worth it for someone to do a "LTTP: whatever you got on the sale". Lots of people playing stuff for the first time.