Oops I mean X men Origins Wolverine. It'd be nice if all three were somehow, there are no Marvel games on Steam, it's kind of strange. Maybe it's up to activision and they don't have the license anymore?
I didn't have GFWL either, the reason these aren't on steam or any other DD is due to licensing.
Yup, it does seem to point that way.
Is this just "games for windows"? I didn't realize there was a difference between the two.
Same. I'd also be pining for ODST + Reach to make their way on Steam as well. It just seems fitting to have all of the Bungie Halo titles on PC.
Is this just "games for windows"? I didn't realize there was a difference between the two.
Dishonored is 'Games for Windows' and it's a Steamworks title. I think that's just down to the publisher, having that logo on the box makes it seems more inviting to windows shoppers maybe?
It will never happen.ODST being brought over as part of the package with Halo 3 would make sense, game was essentially an expansion pack to Halo 3.
Imagine Halo 3 + ODST:
Optimized
1080p+/60fps+
FOV slider
ODST Firefight
Halo 3 multiplayer
Halo 3 CO-OP
Steamworks (cloud, achievements, can purchase on GMG or Amazon)
Dedicated Servers
Games for Windows
Developers have to meet certain requirements so that the game is guaranteed to function within Windows. Has no association with GFWL.
Games for Windows Live
Garbage.
A DRM solution that makes it easier for developers to port games over to Windows. Adds in achivement and easy multiplayer support.
It will never happen.
Thanks for that. So something that is just GFW doesn't make you login to their crappy thing? I've had a few issues with that since building my pc a few years ago.
It's been a long time since MS has put any effort into anything related to Halo on PC so it would be very surprising if they make Halo 1 and 2 available on Steam, let alone completely port Halo 3 and/or ODST to PC.Which won't happen?
The port?
Looks probable at this point.
A perfect port?
No way to tell. If Microsoft does want to get back in with PC gamers, then this would be the way to do it.
Steamworks?
Seems probable. The last few Microsoft Studios published games have been Steamworks. Mark of the Ninja, Deadlight, Toy Soliders (GFWL patched out).
It's been a long time since MS has put any effort into anything related to Halo on PC so it would be very surprising if they make Halo 1 and 2 available on Steam, let alone completely port Halo 3 and/or ODST to PC.
Steamworks?
Seems probable. The last few Microsoft Studios published games have been Steamworks. Mark of the Ninja, Deadlight, Toy Soliders (GFWL patched out).
I wouldn't be so certain about GFWL being ditched entirely seeing as the Halo games have an MP component, and thus far the XBLA games released on the PC that have had GFWL patched out or otherwise lack it do not*. More likely, I think, is that GFWL will be retained for MP with Steamworks being added for other purposes (namely achievements and cloud support), similar to the Steam version of Arkham City.
* Toy Soldiers XBLA has MP.
Excellent. I thought I was going to lose it this week, but I will continue playing until June at least.So that tweet confirms they're looking to keep Halo 2's multiplayer up past June at the very least.
So why are they selling it on Steam when they already have their own store to sell these games on?
I'd play Halo2 on PC.
Microsoft has nothing to lose by porting over Halo CE, Halo 2 and Halo 3 to Steam. Those games aren't selling Xbox consoles anymore.
Actually now that I think about it didn't Frank say that the Steam leak for their games was bunk or something along those lines?
With Valve looking to make a big push into the living room I can see why they'd want to avoid putting their biggest exclusive franchise on the platform. Even if it's the older games it still sets a precedent that the new ones will eventually make it's way over to the platform.
Thinking about it. Also Steam thing is bunk as far as our stuff is concerned anyway. on't know what Dyad is or what that was all about.
can't remember ever seeing anything on the steam registry that didn't eventually come out, halo 3 seems pretty much confirmed
Yes he did. Those words, too. Bunk on their end or whatever.
What could this be about?
XBLGamerhub UK: "We have arrived in Seattle to meet 343 Industries for a top secret project" - Source
This was posted in the community thread:
Probably not related, but you never know.
Holy shit, I would be all over a Halo 3 PC release. I imagine it would run on my shitty old laptop.
Why are you posting this in this thread ?
This is not PC/Steam related at all.
Halo? I want the Perfect Dark XBLA port
If I remember correctly though him and MS both denied Halo: CEA as well. Someone had to register those games.
Why are you posting this in this thread ?
This is not PC/Steam related at all.
Because the title clearly says 'Steam Rumors' and the post is about a 343 project. I even said it's unlikely.
But I sincerely apologize, I'm very sorry for posting something so horrific!
I don't see the link between "rumors about Steam" and this news...
They ported Fable 1, 2, and 3 because they knew there was money to be made on PC. Why not Halo?
Frankie later claimed that Halo: CEA wasn't in active development at the time of the rumour so technically his denial was legitimate as no such product existed in any tangible form. It wouldn't surprise me if we're currently in the midst of history repeating itself.
His "our" in this case is vague to the extreme as well. Whose stuff? Bungie? 343? Some third party firm tasked with a port by Mama MS? Seems like a pretty stock can neither confirm nor deny.Frankie later claimed that Halo: CEA wasn't in active development at the time of the rumour so technically his denial was legitimate as no such product existed in any tangible form. It wouldn't surprise me if we're currently in the midst of history repeating itself.