ThatsMytrunks
Member
With Halo 2 Vista's servers going down in mid February, I'd be surprised to see them release Halo 2 with a different Netcode, or Halo 2 Vista on Steam.
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Truly Weird Stuff Showing Up in Steam Database (Halo, KOF13, other unlikely stuff)
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That's obviously fake, no way Halo 2/3 will release on Steam.
How can anyone fall for this ?
Glass Rebel
Member
How would you fake this?
Someone hacked the Steam registry and is fucking with us.
Where would be the point of releasing Halo 3 on PC ? Everyone has forgotten about this crap, if MS wanted the franchise to shine on PC they would port Halo 4.
EdibleExplosives
Member
Someone hacked the registry six months ago and only revealed it now?
Metalmurphy
Member
There's nothing "fake" about it. We just don't know the real meaning behind it.
Based on this, both Angry Birds and Cut the Rope are heading to Steam. I find it strange those two mobile juggernauts would suddenly be added around the same time. They've both had PC version for some time and could have easily been released in the past.
Among the entries are also:
-Eufloria HD (Besides the game already being on Steam, what's notable here is that "HD" is only in the title of the mobile version.)
-Jack Lumber (SEGA-published Fruit Ninja clone. Currently iOS exclusive.)
-Anomaly 2 (Developer implied they have no plans on releasing it outside of iOS and Android.)
I'm probably just grasping at straws here, but to me it seems like Steam might be expanding to Android games in a not to distant future.
Among the entries are also:
-Eufloria HD (Besides the game already being on Steam, what's notable here is that "HD" is only in the title of the mobile version.)
-Jack Lumber (SEGA-published Fruit Ninja clone. Currently iOS exclusive.)
-Anomaly 2 (Developer implied they have no plans on releasing it outside of iOS and Android.)
I'm probably just grasping at straws here, but to me it seems like Steam might be expanding to Android games in a not to distant future.
Uhm, as you see, a lot of people are eager to play those games on PC, myself included.
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
Valve has previously said that they would like to expand Steamworks to mobile. They just wanted to get an app out first that later include other things (Authentication App, mobile games, etc).
pieatorium
Member
Obviously Valve bought Microsoft.
Sorry I went off the rails with this comment.
For me it's a non event. The only late port I would buy full price would be RDR PC.
I can easily live without Gears 2/3 and Halo 3/whatever on PC.
bigtroyjon
Member
Look forward to the Humble Halo Bundle popping up!
Someone hacked the Steam registry? Really?
It's real. Halo 3 has a community hub page: http://steamcommunity.com/app/216800/
These games may never show up on Steam. There are games that have been added to the registry that have never been added to Steam (for example my favorite RTS, Rise of Nations). However the fact that these games are in the registry means that at the very least at one point the publishers and developers were considering bringing them to Steam and were working with Valve to bring the games to Steam.
Glass Rebel
Member
If you had read the thread you'd know that this isn't the case.
I will believe it when I see it. When has Halo 3 been added ?
legacyzero
Banned
I certainly hope they learned from that mistake after sending Halo 2 to die.
Well you can live without, but a lot of PC gamers would like a modern Halo to play around with on PC. Especially considering how Halo 2 was a complete joke of a port and the servers are going down.
Three or Reach seem like the most likely picks for a late port.
Here is more definitive proof if you are interested.
Stop being foolish.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Will buy KOF 98UM and 2002UM at a high price.
It does, both PEGI 18 and Mature are now allowed for apps and linked desktop software. This happened back in December. But Windows Store isn't intended for games like Halo.
Both The Witcher 2 and GTA IV are linked in the Windows Store.
Andrea23
Member
C'moooooon Microsoft, don't disappoint me.
I don't think I'm being foolish when I say that there is no point in porting such an old game on PC.
legacyzero
Banned
I buy old games on Steam all the time. For instance, if they announced Halo 3 being ported to PC and being exclusive to Steam, that announcement would get a shit ton of buzz, I bet.
Halo 3 had some pretty awesome stuff technically, like proper HDR, large game environments(for an FPS anyway), and sandbox AI. I'm sure that with 60FPS and the ridiculous AA that you can get on PC, this game would look and play amazing. And imagine if people could mod it! Halo 3 PC, with everyone's favourite maps, weapons, and items.
Do this Microsoft. You'll get so much money if this is done properly.
Do this Microsoft. You'll get so much money if this is done properly.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Alan Wake's port broke even in 48 hours
http://community.remedygames.com/showthread.php?p=141586#post141586
slightconfuse
Banned
Lucas arts test apps gives me some hope of grimm fandago and full throttle on steam
AlphaProspector
Member
I HAVE A FEVER AND THE ONLY CURE IS MORE STEAM GAMES.
(Speaking of which, Bayonetta and Vanquish where?
)
(Speaking of which, Bayonetta and Vanquish where?
)
legacyzero
Banned
As long as they listened to PC users when they made the port. Heck, they should just pay gearbox to do it, like last time.
Alan Wake was a PC exclusive once, not surprising to see it recouping its costs so rapidly. The game was still relevant in the PC space....But Halo 3 ?
Seriously MS you really have no clue. A more recent 360 exclusive would be a better choice.
And halo CE is still being played on PC, quite a bit, in fact.
Glass Rebel
Member
chixdiggit
Member
Releasing Halo games on PC is the only way MS will get my money for them at this point. Same goes with Gears.
android.cndy
Banned
indeed, specially considering how gears 3 doesnt even manage to look better than gears 1 on pc with dx10 on and vivid post processing.
snoopeasystreet
Member
Pretty much. No one is buying a 360 for Halo 3 at this point.
I don't get this relevant thing. A new game is a new game for that platform, it may be old to some, but still interesting to others. Hell I played Halo 3 a few times and I would totally play it again on PC.
Also Alan Wake was never a pure PC exclusive afaik. Same myth as that open world game thing.
It wasn't and by this logic maybe Halo 1-3 are Steamplay with Mac versions
Right, you know what I meant.
Anyway I'm all for MS to release their exclusives for PC but the right ones. I don't mean to offend anyone but of all the Halo games MS would port the third one to PC ?
That makes no sense.
legacyzero
Banned
I remember MS saying that they wanted to try and make another splash in the PC gaming market again some time ago. I had thought they had just given up.
BomberMouse
Member
Xbox 720 is a steambox. Boom.
They would likely use the reaction to the Halo trilogy being released to decide whether or not to bring over ODST, Reach, and eventually 4, and possibly release future installments on PC alongside the next-gen console versions.
Glass Rebel
Member
No, I don't know what you meant.
And it makes absolute sense. Halo 1 is on PC, Halo 2 is on PC... Halo 3 the next entry. That is, if it hasn't been cancelled in the mean-time.
dancrane212
Member
Wouldn't Halo 3 be a difficult port? It being an early gen game (with unique work arounds for using the Hard Drive) and not having full access to Bungie's employees.