[Aselith]

I just received an email from Microsoft (gamesforwindows@engage.xbox.com) letting me know that Microsoft Flight is available on the Steam Store. I found it funny and decided to post here for expansive lulz. [img]http://i.imgur.com/GYn51.png[mg]

Advertisements are hilarious...

[drizzle]

Advertisements are hilarious...

I just find it funny that, while some companies make a big deal about not releasing games on Steam to promote their Digital Distribution Service (right, EA?) others, which already have a established Digital Distribution System (although a shitty one) use Steam as a Stepping Stone for more sales.

In other words, yes, I find EA's overall Digital Distribution strategy both stupid and hilarious.

[ezodagrom]

Sonic 4 Episode 2 is now out in Europe, unfortunately the PC version is like Episode 1, 1280x720 is the native resolution, and any other resolution is just a lazy upscale or downscale.
The game also has no native Anti-Aliasing option, but it's possible to force anti-aliasing through the graphics card drivers (at least for AMD/ATI graphics cards). Forcing anti-aliasing only works at the native resolution of the game though, that is, it only works at 1280x720.

Game at default settings:


8x SSAA + Edge Detect Filter (24x Samples):

[Nabs]

That's a shame.

[SalsaShark]

but is it good?

[Semblance]

but is it good?

What do you think

[jediyoshi]

Last day on Steam to get the preorder bonus of Max Payne 1&2 from ordering MP3.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/204100/

Almost slipped my mind. Also the last day to join up the R* group for the free Midnight Club 2
http://steamcommunity.com/games/rockstargames

[ezodagrom]

but is it good?

It's quite a bit better than Episode 1, movement physics are definitely better, but they're still worse than classic Sonic in Generations.

When it comes to level design, it's Dimps, expect speed boosters and springs to be overused.

[PGamer]

Almost slipped my mind. Also the last day to join up the R* group for the free Midnight Club 2 http://steamcommunity.com/games/rockstargames

Is this open to anyone? And if it is how do you redeem the game?

Edit: Just read the announcement and it said by 10 AM today. Did this get extended?

[1-D_FTW]

I really want to play DayZ but I know the day ArmaII goes on sale again will have an influx of new gamers so I don't really feel left out missing it. That much. :P

There have been some crazy rock bottom prices in the past. I always felt like Ghst was dying a little when the game was selling for a couple dollars and I had zero interest in buying it. Needless to say, I'm regretting it now.

I just find it funny that, while some companies make a big deal about not releasing games on Steam to promote their Digital Distribution Service (right, EA?) others, which already have a established Digital Distribution System (although a shitty one) use Steam as a Stepping Stone for more sales. In other words, yes, I find EA's overall Digital Distribution strategy both stupid and hilarious.

On a related note, I tried playing Alice today. Because it was on a new Windows install, had to log into Origin (via Steam) to play it again. Then I wanted to start a new game and not my continue from GameSaveManager. So I hit new game. And it wouldn't let me type any letters (But berated me and said I needed to choose at least one character). So I figured I'd delete the old file and that would be that. Crashed the fucking POS. Crashed it so hard even Process Explorer couldn't kill the Alice tree. So I had to log off to get Process Explorer to succeed. Fucking, EA. Almost deleted the game on the spot. And I sure will not be buying any game that requires Origin to run. I'll take GFWL over that crap any day.

[dani_dc]

Is this open to anyone? And if it is how do you redeem the game? Edit: Just read the announcement and it said by 10 AM today. Did this get extended?

10AM (PST) on the 15th, that's around 16 hours from now.

[TheNatural]

Probably old news, but since I just pre-ordered it, Retro City Rampage is coming out by the end of the month apparently and pre-ordering it on the site comes with a Steam key and a bunch of other stuff:

http://retrocityrampage.com/buy.php

[Sinatar]

but is it good?

It's a Sonic game. There is no such thing as a good Sonic game.

[Boss Doggie]

How does Anno compare to Tropico? Does it have a lot of quirkiness and personality like Tropico, or is it more generic / by the books? I just discovered my love of city builders I think.

Anno is more by the books - Tropico's unique humor and charm is pretty much rare and Anno doesn't have them.

[Khold]

It's a Sonic game. There is no such thing as a good Sonic game.

Generations was fine.

I'll just replay that.

[stutte]

It's a Sonic game. There is no such thing as a good Sonic game.

Now, now. You know that's not true. FUCKING TAKE IT BACK.

[Pandoracell]

I guess I could ask this here: Is Torchlight (1) a good introduction to the genre, and a good game, period? With all of the hype surrounding Diablo, I thought I could give it a shot to see if I would be interested in buying Diablo at some point later in the year.

[SalsaShark]

I guess I could ask this here: Is Torchlight (1) a good introduction to the genre, and a good game, period? With all of the hype surrounding Diablo, I thought I could give it a shot to see if I would be interested in buying Diablo at some point later in the year.

Very much so. Dont play it on Normal though cause its way too easy, maybe not even on Hard and just go all the way up to Hardest.

[Mrbob]

RockPaperShotgun sold me on The Dream Machine:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012...s-up-on-steam/

Just picked up the five game bundle package. Looks intriguing.

[Alex]

It's a Sonic game. There is no such thing as a good Sonic game.

Agree, never saw what people got out of the games, they've always been fairly lousy platformers in my book, feel the same way about it as I do Kirby. Aesthetics and music were nice, very smooth, simple fun back in the day but I'd never want to bother with one anymore. Just my opinion, though.

I guess I could ask this here: Is Torchlight (1) a good introduction to the genre, and a good game, period? With all of the hype surrounding Diablo, I thought I could give it a shot to see if I would be interested in buying Diablo at some point later in the year.

Torchlight is a solid B-tier, lower budget entry in the genre. It's nothing amazing but it does the basics well and looks good and runs smooth while doing it. I look forward to the sequel, but I sort of doubt it'll be any sort of match against Diablo III.

[Pandoracell]

Very much so. Dont play it on Normal though cause its way too easy, maybe not even on Hard and just go all the way up to Hardest.

Agree, never saw what people got out of the games, they've always been fairly lousy platformers in my book, same goes for Kirby. Aesthetics and music were nice, very smooth, simple fun back in the day but I'd never want to bother with one anymore. Just my opinion, though. Torchlight is a solid B-tier, lower budget entry in the genre. It's nothing amazing but it does the basics well and looks good and runs smooth while doing it. I look forward to the sequel, but I sort of doubt it'll be any sort of match against Diablo III.

Cool, thanks guys. I'll try to give it a shot sometime soon.

[Cuban Legend]

but is it good?

Here's a checklist to figure that out:

[_] Sonic Generations?
[_] Sonic CD?
[_] A port of any other sonic game released before the Dreamcast?

I guess it it's not any of the above, then it's shit.

[Derrick01]

Just got a random 50% off king arthur 2 coupon in my inventory.

Thanks I guess?

[Sysgen]

Just got a random 50% off king arthur 2 coupon in my inventory. Thanks I guess?

Restarted Steam after I saw your post and wa la. 50% off King Arthur 2.

[Joe Molotov]

RockPaperShotgun sold me on The Dream Machine: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012...s-up-on-steam/ Just picked up the five game bundle package. Looks intriguing.

I played the first chapter and a bit of the second this afternoon, and I have to say that it was pretty damn awesome. I hope the later chapters are longer than the first (which was only about 30 minutes) but I really liked what I played of it.

[Rufus]

Restarted Steam after I saw your post and wa la. 50% off King Arthur 2.

That's one execution via beatings with a stale baguette for you.

[zkylon]

I got one of those coupons too. Anyone wants it?

[shinobi602]

Fuck, can't believe I wasted $20 on ARMA II.

Definitely not my tastes, ugh.

[Blizzard]

Fuck, can't believe I wasted $20 on ARMA II. Definitely not my tastes, ugh.

Did you get it because of DayZ, or just to try ARMA II itself? If anyone doesn't want super hardcore permadeath military-ish survival stuff, definitely avoid the game.

[SparkTR]

Fuck, can't believe I wasted $20 on ARMA II. Definitely not my tastes, ugh.

Did you buy it for DayZ? You should hook up with some Gaffers in the other thread, the game is amazing in coop.

[shinobi602]

Did you get it because of DayZ, or just to try ARMA II itself? If anyone doesn't want super hardcore permadeath military-ish survival stuff, definitely avoid the game.

Just ARMA II itself. I thought I'd enjoy it as I like realistic military shooters in concept I guess...but damn, the overall execution bored me to shit.

[Blizzard]

Just ARMA II itself. I thought I'd enjoy it as I like realistic military shooters in concept I guess...but damn, the overall execution bored me to shit.

If you bought ARMA II instead of Operation Arrowhead...ouch, there's like a free version of ARMA II on Steam you could have tried. =( If you bought Operation Arrowhead instead, at least try DayZ since you have nothing further to lose. :P

[zkylon]

Just ARMA II itself. I thought I'd enjoy it as I like realistic military shooters in concept I guess...but damn, the overall execution bored me to shit.

Same happened to me. I'm not a big fan of military stuff, but I've always enjoyed methodical tactical FPSes like Brothers in Arms, Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon or SWAT and I thought I would have fun with it. I don't think I ever managed to kill anything in the freaking first level, and everything about handling the game feels uncomfortable.

[PixyJunket]

It's a Sonic game. There is no such thing as a good Sonic game.

That's not true!

That Sonic reskin of Puyo Puyo was still mostly good.

[shinobi602]

Same happened to me. I'm not a big fan of military stuff, but I've always enjoyed methodical tactical FPSes like Brothers in Arms, Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon or SWAT and I thought I would have fun with it. I don't think I ever managed to kill anything in the freaking first level, and everything about handling the game feels uncomfortable.

Yea pretty much :(

[DTKT]

You are all not hardcore enough.

Arma is the game that separates the weak from the strong.

Joking aside, I can totally understand why the game doesn't click with someone.

[Dice]

But you have to play a game like 50 hours to know if you like it or not. That's what DOTA2 people tell me.

[grkazan12]

I'll delete this post if it isn't the right place to post.

So I just got Max Payne 1 & 2 for pre ordering Max Payne 3 on steam. I'm willing to trade both games for another game on Steam. Just PM if anyone's interested.

[The Grim Heaper]

I'll delete this post if it isn't the right place to post. So I just got Max Payne 1 & 2 for pre ordering Max Payne 3 on steam. I'm willing to trade both games for another game on Steam. Just PM if anyone's interested.

Steam trading thread.

More people will probably see it here, but still.

[HoosTrax]

Anno is more by the books - Tropico's unique humor and charm is pretty much rare and Anno doesn't have them.

That's a shame -- Tropico's personality is definitely what set it apart for me as someone who doesn't usually gravitate towards city builders. I actually bought the Tropico 3 pack early on during the weekend, but eventually caved and bought 4 as well. I kind of miss having Betty Boom berate me constantly (I've only finished three of the campaign missions in Tropico 4 so far, so hopefully eventually she makes an appearance later?).

[Ledsen]

Yay. Now I just need to be excited about the game. :|

Let me make you excited: ARKANE is making it.

That's a shame -- Tropico's personality is definitely what set it apart for me as someone who doesn't usually gravitate towards city builders. I actually bought the Tropico 3 pack early on during the weekend, but eventually caved and bought 4 as well. I kind of miss having Betty Boom berate me constantly (I've only finished three of the campaign missions in Tropico 4 so far, so hopefully eventually she makes an appearance later?).

Anno has tons of charm, all the little animations and the beautiful graphics really give it a unique personality. It may not have the jokes and satires that Tropico has, but IMO it has the superior atmosphere and is also the superior game.

[Ledsen]

dp

[Eusis]

That was a Game For Windows logo. It's a generic title for any games that's certified to work in Windows. It's not GFWL.

Yeah, Bethesda's been doing it for their games whether or not they are GFWL. While I'd prefer they just go with ONLY art, I do prefer having that banner there rather than that hideous generic looking PC bar that companies like Rockstar are still using for some asinine reason. Seriously, I hate that thing way more than is logical.

[Uriah]

Anyone else have an issue where non-steam game shortcuts are removed from their categories every time steam is reset?

[Haeleos]

Finding the good game buried under ARMA is really hard, but when you do, there won't be another gaming experience that will match it. The game demands a lot from the community, and is heavily dependent on if you can find other people looking for the same experience from it. (search "briggsil arma" on youtube to see why I bought it.)

[Wok]

Almost slipped my mind. Also the last day to join up the R* group for the free Midnight Club 2 http://steamcommunity.com/games/rockstargames

Thanks. I did not know about this offer. Apparently, the game will get automatically added to the Steam library on May 29th.

[zerokoolpsx]

Last day on Steam to get the preorder bonus of Max Payne 1&2 from ordering MP3. http://store.steampowered.com/app/204100/ Almost slipped my mind. Also the last day to join up the R* group for the free Midnight Club 2 http://steamcommunity.com/games/rockstargames

So joined.

[Drkirby]

Looks like 3 of the eXceed shmups are coming to steam, published by Capcom.

http://cdr.thebronasium.com/cdr/3544

You can get them on Gamergate now (And for the last month), likely will be the same price:
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-EXCEEDG...ullet-children

http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio...ance&q=eXceed+


Also, looks like some Psychonauts DLC is in the works. Anyone know anything about this?

[ArtistDude88]

Also, looks like some Psychonauts DLC is in the works. Anyone know anything about this?

What what what?! As much as I long for more Psychonauts goodness, I'd rather have a new game than DLC!

[vall03]

Looks like 3 of the eXceed shmups are coming to steam, published by Capcom.

they've announced that since the start that they're are releasing it on Steam. I've been waiting for more than a month now including Cherry Tree High Comedy Club. Nyu Media can't do anything with this since its on Capcoms hand, and Capcom basically just said that its a "long process". They should have just surprised us by not telling us that its coming to Steam. The wait is seriously excruciating... *sigh*