The Steam Thread

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

This game looks really interesting. I have Endless Space (but have never played it). I like some of the concepts I saw in the video for Endless Legend. The bug race he was playing really seemed pretty unique and presumably very different from other races.

This is definitely on the radar.

My first play through is with the Broken Lords, the races are definitely interesting to say the least. There are 4 now, with 4 more due by release.

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Actually most are usually cheaper 25% or more off the price then when it releases.

There are quite a few early access haves that offered alpha or beta access as a perk on a bigger tier on a Kickstarter campaign, which is why Wasteland 2 is now $60 when it will launch for around $25. Some others have gone with higher prices to discourage impulse buys to get only people who are interested in testing the game Gerry good feedback rather than a bunch of comments that are, "OMG THIS DOESN'T WORK 111111!!11"

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

For all the bad early access stories, I think this is a good example of one that was done right. Roughly an eight month early access period and now they're live with a good solid game. I think that schedule is what should be required of all these games if they want to go live on Steam.

Save 15% on Sir, You Are Being Hunted on Steam

[EagleFan]

Anyone having trouble getting on Steam tonight? Keeps crapping out trying to connect. Hope that doesn't mean another hack.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

Anyone having trouble getting on Steam tonight? Keeps crapping out trying to connect. Hope that doesn't mean another hack.

Just checked and getting the "Steam is Unavailable" message

[mckerney]

Steam Status · Is Steam Down?

Almost all of the servers had been down but appear to be coming back online.

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Just checked and getting the "Steam is Unavailable" message

Tried their website. Can get to main page but anything store or forum related seems to hang up.

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by mckerney

Steam Status · Is Steam Down?

Almost all of the servers had been down but appear to be coming back online.

Nice link. I'll have to try that first next time to see.

[EagleFan]

Looks like the numbers are going backwards, not a good sign.

[EagleFan]

Back online.

[DaddyTorgo]

Another story of "buyer beware"

Unfinished Steam Game Abandoned After Thousands Bought It

[NobodyHere]

But they're still hoping to make a sequel!

[Blackadar]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Another story of "buyer beware"

Unfinished Steam Game Abandoned After Thousands Bought It

I've been following the Towns saga for quite some time because it's a genre I like to play. This was the most likely conclusion. It was listed on Steam as a beta (these are the days before Early Access) and then they just decided to rename one of the alpha/beta versions to 1.0 to say the game was "finished" while the store screenshots weren't even possible to build in the game.

I almost bought it a couple of times back then, but I waited...and that turned out to be a good thing. Plus Gnomoria is a far better game.

[jeff061]

So maybe I was not up to speed, but I had no idea Valve was working on this game streaming technology they released today.

I was just playing around with it running some intensive games on my laptop. It works much better than I anticipated with zero configuration needed. I haven't read how it works, but it seems your main PC executes/renders the game and converts everything to a video while you are playing, then the video gets streamed to the client system. So you do see some compression and such overlaying your game. But I have to say for a day 1 release I am very impressed, a steam machine did not appeal to me before, but now I can absolutely see myself picking one up.

[Draft Dodger]

streaming didn't work for me - I logged into my account on two computers but nothing happened.

[gstelmack]

Eh, I bought Towns fairly cheap, checked it out, got my money's worth, and moved on. It was *okay*, but not all that great.

[jeff061]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

streaming didn't work for me - I logged into my account on two computers but nothing happened.

Hmm, I literally didn't do more than that. Saw the notice for it on my PC, powered up my laptop and when steam started got a notice that streaming was enabled, launched a game and it just worked. If you have it installed locally it will use that instead of a stream, otherwise it will stream it.

[HarryLime]

Originally Posted by jeff061

Hmm, I literally didn't do more than that. Saw the notice for it on my PC, powered up my laptop and when steam started got a notice that streaming was enabled, launched a game and it just worked. If you have it installed locally it will use that instead of a stream, otherwise it will stream it.

Same for me it was literally as easy as running steam on both PC's and everything auto connected.. The best feature for me, is it will also stream non-steam games that you have added to your steam account.... awesome

[jeff061]

I was just playing Fallout 3 and Walking Dead on my TV streaming through my laptop. It was flawless. This is going to change the way I game.

[jeff061]

Also worth noting I'm doing this all over a wireless connection.

[Arles]

Save 67% on Crusader Kings II on Steam

All Crusader Kings 2 content is on steam for 67% off for 2 days. This includes the newer DLC content Sons of Abraham (now $3.33) and Rajas of India (now $4.99)

[Abe Sargent]

Yay!

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by jeff061

Also worth noting I'm doing this all over a wireless connection.

And here I was using HDMI like a sucker

[jeff061]

My laptop is connected to the TV via HDMI, but my game is streaming from my main gaming PC to my laptop wirelessly. Obviously if your main gaming PC is next to your TV, you don't need to do this .

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by Arles

Save 67% on Crusader Kings II on Steam

All Crusader Kings 2 content is on steam for 67% off for 2 days. This includes the newer DLC content Sons of Abraham (now $3.33) and Rajas of India (now $4.99)

Damn it! This is the first time I've been sad to be in Europe. Stupid euro prices!!!

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Damn it! This is the first time I've been sad to be in Europe. Stupid euro prices!!!

What do you need? One of us could just pick it up for you and gift it.

Or can you login via the web and get your home-country prices?

[mckerney]

Dead Rising 3 spotted on Steam Database - NeoGAF


Dead Rising 3 has showed up in the Steam database.

[HarryLime]

posted in discount thread... might as well post here to! Sniper Elite 2 free for 24 hours..

Sniper Elite V2 on Steam

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

What do you need? One of us could just pick it up for you and gift it.

Or can you login via the web and get your home-country prices?

Thanks. It will probably roll around again whenever the summer sale begins. If this is the only sacrifice to stay in France it's well worth it.

[Blackadar]

Originally Posted by HarryLime

posted in discount thread... might as well post here to! Sniper Elite 2 free for 24 hours..

Sniper Elite V2 on Steam

I bought this during the last Steam sale and really enjoyed it.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by Arles

Save 67% on Crusader Kings II on Steam

All Crusader Kings 2 content is on steam for 67% off for 2 days. This includes the newer DLC content Sons of Abraham (now $3.33) and Rajas of India (now $4.99)

Thanks for this. I *just* remembered in time to pick them both up.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Here it comes.........

Rumor: Steam summer sale starts this week | Joystiq

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Here it comes.........

Rumor: Steam summer sale starts this week | Joystiq

May the Gods have mercy on our wallets...

[mckerney]

[Blackadar]

Counting down the minutes until the Steam sale.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;

[Abe Sargent]

Looking through my crap and I have a Tropico 4 Steam Special Edition for gifting.

[MizzouRah]

Endless Legend has reached Beta!

• Two new playable major factions: the Ardent Mages and the Roving Clans
• Multiplayer mode with up to six players out of eight in the final game
• Enhanced Battle system (Battle Pace / City Militia / Moral Boost / Upgraded Deployment)
• Ships and Harbours, you can now go explore and colonise the world beyond the ocean!
• Addition of Roads and Trade Routes
• Improved Diplomacy: new Diplomatic Treaties, AI diplomatic behaviour, Counter Proposal option
• Addition of Privateers: mercenaries bought in the marketplace who can attack anyone without revealing exactly whose side they are on…

Time to start a new game.. think I'll go with the Wild Walkers this time for some ranged units.

[EagleFan]

lol, no World Cup effect here...

Last two weeks play time for those on my friends list:

1st - FM14 578 hours
2nd - Skyrim 41 hours

[TroyF]

I just finished Wolfenstein: The New Order. If I had to vote now, that's my game of the year. Sensational. I was a little disappointed by the final boss fight and ending, but it was great all the same. Great enough that if the same team makes a sequel like they want, I'll buy it full price on day 1.

Think I'll slide into Metro Last Light now. Then I need to clean up some old games I haven't finished or put enough time into. I still need to beat the witcher 2. I need to beat all the Borderlands 2 DLC. Sleeping Dogs needs a good run. I want to wipe out a lot of my need/want to play list this summer.

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

lol, no World Cup effect here...

Last two weeks play time for those on my friends list:

1st - FM14 578 hours
2nd - Skyrim 41 hours

I prolly account for a good 20% of that FM total.

[Grover]

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Looking through my crap and I have a Tropico 4 Steam Special Edition for gifting.

I'd jump on that if no one else has! Have always wanted to try a Tropico game!

[Dutch]

Just finished Wolfenstein today as well. Fun game! Agree on the final boss being somewhat of a let-down, but all in all, a good romp.

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by TroyF

I just finished Wolfenstein: The New Order. If I had to vote now, that's my game of the year. Sensational. I was a little disappointed by the final boss fight and ending, but it was great all the same. Great enough that if the same team makes a sequel like they want, I'll buy it full price on day 1.

Think I'll slide into Metro Last Light now. Then I need to clean up some old games I haven't finished or put enough time into. I still need to beat the witcher 2. I need to beat all the Borderlands 2 DLC. Sleeping Dogs needs a good run. I want to wipe out a lot of my need/want to play list this summer.

Good to hear on Wolfenstein, I'm planning on starting it as soon as I finish up Drakengard 3.

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by TroyF

I just finished Wolfenstein: The New Order. If I had to vote now, that's my game of the year. Sensational. I was a little disappointed by the final boss fight and ending, but it was great all the same. Great enough that if the same team makes a sequel like they want, I'll buy it full price on day 1.

I watched a seven hour full walkthrough last night and thought it was fantastic, one of the best stories for a FPS. I, too, was disappointed in the ending but I guess we'll see about the sequel.

[korme]

You watched a seven hour walkthrough?

[frnk55]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

I watched a seven hour full walkthrough last night and thought it was fantastic, one of the best stories for a FPS. I, too, was disappointed in the ending but I guess we'll see about the sequel.

[Abe Sargent]

Originally Posted by Grover

I'd jump on that if no one else has! Have always wanted to try a Tropico game!

It was already taken, sorrys

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by korme

You watched a seven hour walkthrough?

I've done that with a lot of games that I wouldn't actually play (GTA5, BtS, SR4, etc.). I don't watch TV so this is my passive entertainment. All of the walkthroughs I've watched come from one YouTube channel - theRadBrad.

[cuervo72]

I watched a CK2 walk-through which was 30-45 minutes per part and something like 110 parts long, so...yeah.

[NobodyHere]

Wow, I just watch MST3k episodes when I want some background noise.