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Joystiq: PC versions of Dark Souls, Red Faction: Guerrilla and more removing GFWL
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zephervack
Member
Its fair to point out that Dark Souls online is pretty broken right now, hard to connect, tons of disconnections, most covenants dont work because of it and dont get me started with the PVP arena.
Im really hopeful that stripping GFWL will fix all those problems and make it more like the console versions.
It could completely change the game going forward, im very hyped.
As for all those great Capcom titles =
So sad.
Im really hopeful that stripping GFWL will fix all those problems and make it more like the console versions.
It could completely change the game going forward, im very hyped.
As for all those great Capcom titles =
So sad.i love how namco pooped out Dark Souls and very slowly warmed up to the fact that people actually, really, truly like the game and actually, really, truly wanted a PC port. "Come hither Japanese dev, don't worry, we like your game, we'll even fix it for you, don't be afraid..."
The game has had obvious evergreen PC potential from the start to anyone with two eyes...they could've gone in pretty hard on the PC launch, but I suppose spending nothing on the project, then having it sell like hotcakes is nice too
The game has had obvious evergreen PC potential from the start to anyone with two eyes...they could've gone in pretty hard on the PC launch, but I suppose spending nothing on the project, then having it sell like hotcakes is nice too
Halo 2
I wouldn't worry just yet. Halo 3's PC port is still being worked on to some extent as a public changenumber slipped through last month.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Bah, both Operation Flashpoints aren't working online anymore for me. Need them to be updated.
This may actually revive the Dark Souls PC online community, that is, if Dark Souls 2 doesn't destroy it entirely. Currently, GFWL means no consequences for using Cheat Engine or really any exploits. And could revisiting Dark Souls and replacing GFWL wholesale with a new solution mean they might make DSfix redundant at some point?
Regardless, it's relieving to know FromSoft plans to use what they're learning and creating with the Dark Souls 2 PC version to rescue Dark SoulstD from the abyss.
Regardless, it's relieving to know FromSoft plans to use what they're learning and creating with the Dark Souls 2 PC version to rescue Dark Souls
tD from the abyss.jim-jam bongs
Member
GFWL is dead in a few months. If they didn't do this you wouldn't even be able to play them at all, so I don't get why you're upset.
antennaehead
Member
Thank God, now I would be able to buy Dark Souls. It wasn't available in my country due to GFWL.
Leatherface
Member
I'm glad that shitty service is going away. bleh.
The Cowboy
Member
Dammit Capcom, if you can remove GFWL from SF4AE then you can remove it from SFvT.
And Viva Pinata - noooooo! /cries like a baby (I love this game).
And Viva Pinata - noooooo! /cries like a baby (I love this game).
AHA-Lambda
Member
gta 4 and fallout 3?
Why don't they just make something at the launch of the game asking if I want to use Steamworks (and its saves) or GFWL (and its saves)?
Toy Soldiers already has this.
Cizeta-Moroder
Banned
Hmm. In my experience OFR didn't have GFWL in the first place. RR indeed does, though.
R didn't have GFWL in the first place. RR indeed does, though.ashecitism
Member
Just in case you didn't know, it's absolutely possible to recover Arkham Asylum and Arkham City saves for use in the Steamworks versions. I did it.
I'm not sure if it's possible to do the same for Bioshock 2 but I wouldn't be surprised.
AHA-Lambda
Member
jim-jam bongs
Member
When GFWL is shut down you won't be able to use it at all, so I don't know why they would bother to put the option in. It's a shame you're losing your saves I guess, but you will gain the ability to play games you purchased forever this way so I think it's a fair trade.
funkystudent
Member
90% sure that was outsourced to someone.
A quick google says People can fly did it actually.
Also apparently they got rebranded to Epic Games Poland last November? The hell?
[PRAISING INTENSIFIES]
You can't even make this shit up with gaming companies sometimes.
You can't even make this shit up with gaming companies sometimes.
ElRenoRaven
Gold Member
I really hope MS does the right thing and removes it from Gears of War and Halo 2. Doubt they will but I can dream.
dark souls is good news, but I'd really like it taken out of LP2, dead rising 2 off the record, bulletstorm and iron brigade specifically. I never double-dipped on the last one specifically because of GFWL.
bulletstorm was such a great game but I had to deal with some of the worst gfwl headaches in the midst of trying to actually play it.
bulletstorm was such a great game but I had to deal with some of the worst gfwl headaches in the midst of trying to actually play it.
I'd be surprised if Capcom actually switches SSF4AE 2012 away from GFWL, despite the Joystiq post. More likely it's just going to be Ultra Street Fighter IV (a paid update to SF4) that incorporates that change.
TheThunder
Member
Happy to hear the Dark Souls news, but what about GTA 4, and what the hell is Capcom gonna do when %75 of their steam catalog uses it ?
Also, Capcom will be happy to (re)sell you the "Deluxe Steam Version" of their previously GFWL games, but it won't be possible to just flip a switch and remove it in current copies.
I'd be okay with this.
Rodney McKay
Member
Awwww yeeeeeah!!!!
Two of my favorite games of the generation are getting even better PC versions!
Not that I'm overly interested in playing Dark Souls online, but I was never actually able to ATTEMPT getting online because of GFWL. It would sign me in, it just wouldn't connect the game.
Two of my favorite games of the generation are getting even better PC versions!
Not that I'm overly interested in playing Dark Souls online, but I was never actually able to ATTEMPT getting online because of GFWL. It would sign me in, it just wouldn't connect the game.
The Real Napsta
Member
Remove it from Halo 2 please.
Jazzkokehead
Member
Dark Souls without GFWL? Oh yes.
I do wish Capcom would patch Resident Evil 5 as well, though; I actually like that game, and may want to revisit it at some point in the future.
I do wish Capcom would patch Resident Evil 5 as well, though; I actually like that game, and may want to revisit it at some point in the future.
War Raichu
Member
welp, fuck Capcom as always
i love how namco pooped out Dark Souls and very slowly warmed up to the fact that people actually, really, truly like the game and actually, really, truly wanted a PC port. "Come hither Japanese dev, don't worry, we like your game, we'll even fix it for you, don't be afraid..."
The game has had obvious evergreen PC potential from the start to anyone with two eyes...they could've gone in pretty hard on the PC launch, but I suppose spending nothing on the project, then having it sell like hotcakes is nice too
That mountain of sales certainly helped. 300,000 early last year, conservative estimate would place it at 500,000-600,000 sales now.
If they remove the DRM then sales will assuredly shoot up. Not only would it be available in more regions, but Gabe has said that games without DRM sell much better.
Every GFWL thread, the crazies come out.
"Achievements, Achievements, Achievements."
"I don't care the the service doesn't work for others, or doesnt activate in certain countries."
"I like having my Xboz friends on PC!!"
"Works fine for me!"
Yes it, most likely, will.
ashecitism
Member
huh, when did that happen? had no idea
I think the Steam update was pretty recent. But there already was a bypass method years ago I think.
I know noone else really gives a shit but I hope Codemasters don't just patch out GFWL and ditch multiplayer in FUEL. The Free Ride mode in that is fun and still has a small hardcore base of players that play it.
It's sad to see so many no plans there, if that's their attitude though Steam should remove them from sale.
It does make me wonder, if MS were to come back and try something else in regards to PC games how many companies will tell them to fuck right off ? I especially can't see the ones having to remove GFWL being too keen on being involved with any MS online service again.
CharmingCharlie
Member
Still no news on what Rockstar intend to do about the GFWL infestation in GTA 4 and the DLC either. That is surprising coming from Rockstar............. Ha just kidding wouldn't surprise me if they don't do anything since they were stupid enough to go with GFWL in the first place.
Visualante2
Member
Good article, glad Steven Wong decided to write this. More games have been addressed than I could have hoped for. Anything more at this point would just be a bonus.
It's a shame about Viva Pinata really. Pretty unique game.
It's a shame about Viva Pinata really. Pretty unique game.
Rockstar stand to lose the most because GTA IV is one of the most played games on GFWL and it still sells reasonably well. I just think they take their messaging very seriously. They'll probably just drop the patch one day without any fanfare and move onto talking about their next big thing. Not to mention the good will they would lose by fucking over their dedicated audience.
Netherscourge
Banned
Ok, I'll ask...
WTF is GFWL?
WTF is GFWL?
Jazzkokehead
Member
Games for Windows Live. Basically the PC version of Xbox Live.
Rodney McKay
Member
angular graphics
Banned
The cancer of PC gaming.
This is sincerely what I'm hoping for, I really want to get them all just for kicks. I started but never finished due to the achievements on GFWL becoming totally meaningless soon.