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[Joe Molotov]

It seems likely that they'll start it on a Monday, so it's either the 25th or the 2nd. I'm going with the 2nd (because that's after I get paid).

 

[Ceebs]

Qunatum Conundrum is coming out the 21st, and it's pretty much a given that no independent or smaller budget games are going to be released during the summer sale. I remain confident it'll be from the 24th-26th.

The Penny Arcade game comes out on the 25th though...

 

[The Elite]

It seems likely that they'll start it on a Monday, so it's either the 25th or the 2nd. I'm going with the 2nd (because that's after I get paid).

I hope it's the 25th since I'm off next week. I can actually play any of the games I buy.

 

[Kingbrave]

I hope it's the 25th since I'm off next week. I can actually play any of the games I buy.

Who plays games? Psssh that's for losers!

 

[Milamber]

How's the multiplayer scene in Binary Domain? Hope it hits 75% off on the sale.

 

[Dave Long]

Given that the 4th falls on a Wednesday, it's tough to predict the start of the sale. The end will almost certainly be before the weekend of the 6th.

 

[DagsJT]

Sale starting before payday makes me a sad panda.

How's the multiplayer scene in Binary Domain? Hope it hits 75% off on the sale.

A workmate of mine loved the single player, went on multiplayer and found one other person available.

 

[Cuban Legend]

Hey guys, it's now time to upgrade to Service pack 2 on Windows XP since Steam will no longer support SP1

http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/20/steam-will-no-longer-support-windows-xp-sp1-as-of-august-31/

Valve says: "Our data shows less than 1 percent of those on Steam are running XP Service Pack 1", seems accurate yet inevitable seeing how mush more secure Win7 is over XP.

-if anyone is going to upgrade from XP SP1, here is a Microsoft support page on upgrading XP Service Packs


-also, on an unralated note: "In January Valve said that Steam had accumulated more than 40 million active customers."

 

[Derrick01]

I hope it's the 25th since I'm off next week. I can actually play any of the games I buy.

25th seems likely. The sales always stretch into July but not too far in since they usually start on the last or 2nd to last week in June. So since there's obviously only 1 week left in June that leaves the 25th.

 

[Firebrand]

How's the multiplayer scene in Binary Domain? Hope it hits 75% off on the sale.

Non-existent. You need to be 6 people to even start a round of free for all... takes a lot of patience and time to get a game going.

Might have better luck with the survival co-op mode, don't know.

 

[Nabs]

Anyone wanna bet? I got the 28th.

 

[TheOnlyMook]

Will Valve announce the start of the sale a couple of days before it happens or will we just wake up one day to the surprise of cheap games? I can't remember how it worked for the Holiday Sale

 

[Semblance]

28th is my guess too.

And they don't really announce sales ahead of time.

 

[DSmalls84]

Nice didn't realize it was almost sale time again. Time to save some cash.

 

[drizzle]

In 2011, the Summer Sale started on June 30th, on the last Thursday of June. It ended on the 10th of July, on a Monday.

In 2010, the "Perils of Summer" started on June 24th, also the last Thursday of June. I don't know when it ended, as i'm too lazy to research that far.

So yeah, I'm gonna say 28th.

Edit: Watch out for those damn sharks. Stay inside.

 

[AngryChinchilla]

Qunatum Conundrum is coming out the 21st, and it's pretty much a given that no independent or smaller budget games are going to be released during the summer sale. I remain confident it'll be from the 24th-26th.

Puzzle agent 2 was released on June 30th of last year.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Puzzle agent 2 was released on June 30th of last year.

Yes, I'm aware of that. However we know that QUBE was delayed to avoid the Winter sale, and we know that A Virus Named Tom was delayed by Valve to avoid the Summer sale.

 

[Stallion Free]

-if anyone is going to upgrade from XP SP1, here is a Microsoft support page on upgrading XP Service Packs

I'm pretty sure that anyone who can figure out how to install Steam can figure out how to update to SP2.

 

[drizzle]

I'm pretty sure that anyone who can figure out how to install Steam can figure out how to update to SP2.

even if they haven't updated until now?

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Hey guys, it's now time to upgrade to Service pack 2 on Windows XP since Steam will no longer support SP1

http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/20/steam-will-no-longer-support-windows-xp-sp1-as-of-august-31/

Sweet, thanks. Just upgraded.

 

[morningbus]

I'm pretty sure that in a couple of months LovingSteam will have a completely unrecognizable username.

 

[Stallion Free]

even if they haven't updated until now?

Some people didn't want to switch because they viewed SP2 as being even worse than SP1.

 

[fluffydelusions]

I'm hoping for a good daily or some midweek madness something today

 

[Boss Doggie]

I'm with the 28th guys too, so far sales have been last Thursdays.

Today?

Whoops, meant this summer

lol, quite optimistic!

We havent even had reports of games updating for achievements yet.

Aww that sucks

Or maybe Ookami just knows something we don't.

OOKAMI SPILL THE BEANS

WHAT DID YOU SEE

A little birdie told me *something something*

What I think he saw.

my pure soul.

why.

I'm really used to seeing those stuff that they don't faze me anymore

 

[Buttonbasher]

Will Valve announce the start of the sale a couple of days before it happens or will we just wake up one day to the surprise of cheap games? I can't remember how it worked for the Holiday Sale

Historically it just starts. They send out a PR blast with big capital letters "For immediate release: STEAM SUMMER SALE ON NOW" which causes me to fall down or swerve off the road exclaiming "Oh shit!" nearly everytime.

Makes sense too. You wouldn't want to announce a huge sale days ahead, and have people stop buying stuff on your service until that day.

 

[kafiend]

Some people didn't want to switch because they viewed SP2 as being even worse than SP1.

There must be a gif somewhere where Windows does a Life on Mars and goes back in time to punch things in the face.

 

[Catshade]

Valve says: "Our data shows less than 1 percent of those on Steam are running XP Service Pack 1", seems accurate yet inevitable seeing how mush more secure Win7 is over XP.

I know it's not similar at all, but the wording reminds me of EA's 'our data shows less than 1 percent of online activity on these slightly old games, so we're going to cut their online multiplayer support' schtick.

 

[morningbus]

I know it's not similar at all, but the wording reminds me of EA's 'our data shows less than 1 percent of online activity on these slightly old games, so we're going to cut their online multiplayer support' schtick.

It's amazing what a history of being honest with your customers will do to change public opinion.

 

[Blizzard]

It's amazing what a history of being honest with your customers will do to change public opinion.

Though to be fair, being "honest" in Valve's case typically means "Saying something in blog posts a few times a year". Valve feels like one of the most silent companies to me. =P

 

[morningbus]

You know where you stand at least.

EA has violent mood swings every 6 to 12 months.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

June 43rd, it begins.

 

[Baha]

If the sale is going to happen in June it needs to happen a week or so before July 2nd since Penny Arcade's 3rd game is slated to come out that day on steam. That's assuming they don't want any new releases occurring during the sale.

 

[Cuban Legend]

Some people didn't want to switch because they viewed SP2 as being even worse than SP1.

The same people still on XP in 2012 because they viewed Vista or W7 being worse than XP? Yeah, no offense but I wouldn't give them too much credit for knowing how to update...

 

[Weenerz]

I hope it's the 25th since I'm off next week. I can actually play any of the games I buy.

Servers will be so busy, you probably won't be able to download anything you buy.

 

[faceless007]

I just remembered I'm taking a vacation to Hawaii soon.

At the beginning of July.

Right after the summer sale most likely ends.

Spoiler

Cue the "Yeah but you weren't going to play your new games anyway" replies.

 

[Snuggles]

I just remembered I'm taking a vacation to Hawaii soon.

At the beginning of July.

Right after the summer sale most likely ends.

Just take your PC with you. I'm sure the hotel room will have shades to block out that annoying Hawaiian sun.

 

[Buttonbasher]

If the sale is going to happen in June it needs to happen a week or so before July 2nd since Penny Arcade's 3rd game is slated to come out that day on steam. That's assuming they don't want any new releases occurring during the sale.

It's happened before.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Working through the backlog and I'm enjoying AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA for the Awesome far too much.

 

[LeCapitan]

I just remembered I'm taking a vacation to Hawaii soon.

At the beginning of July.

Right after the summer sale most likely ends.

Spoiler

Cue the "Yeah but you weren't going to play your new games anyway" replies.

Laptop.

 

[DTKT]

I just remembered I'm taking a vacation to Hawaii soon.

At the beginning of July.

Right after the summer sale most likely ends.

Spoiler

Cue the "Yeah but you weren't going to play your new games anyway" replies.

Mobile app!

 

[XeroSauce]

http://www.lambentstew.com/webblog/miniproject/steamanalysis

48% of my time on Steam spent on TF2. :/ Figures.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

http://www.lambentstew.com/webblog/miniproject/steamanalysis

48% of my time on Steam spent on TF2. :/ Figures.

Played less than half of the games I own. Seems normal.

Username: [N-O] Chris
Games Owned: 348
Games Played: 158
Games Never Played: 190
Percentage Played: 45.40%
Total Hours: 4614.40

 

[Boss Doggie]

Kamen Rider Fourze | Games Owned: 207 | Percentage Played: 56.04%
Full Steam Analysis Profile: http://lambentstew.com/webblog/miniproject/steamanalysis?steamid=growlingwolf

lol, too bad it doesn't count my time in Civ IV pre-Steam.

And 44% of my games aren't played lol

 

[ShaneB]

http://www.lambentstew.com/webblog/miniproject/steamanalysis

48% of my time on Steam spent on TF2. :/ Figures.

More depressing is realizing how many of my games I haven't played.

 

[UnluckyKate]

Get the cube pack people, it's pretty good

 

[Nabs]

50% off ($4.99). This game looks great.

 

[DagsJT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCr0M9d0n8A

Likely to go lower during Steam sale?

 

[plc268]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCr0M9d0n8A

Likely to go lower during Steam sale?

Maybe. It's more likely you might see it in a bundle of some sorts eventually, but no guarantees.

 

[drizzle]

There's a giantbomb quicklook of it: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-pineapple-smash-crew/17-5652/

The game didn't really appeal to me. 2,50/indie bundle or bust.

 

[LuffyZoro]

Played ~30% of my games.