You mean you don't own it!? Go correct that. Nao.
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Steam store page update (discovery, curation, customization, blueness)
- Thread starter SteveWinwood
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You mean you don't own it!? Go correct that. Nao.
Doug Heffernan
Member
The "Recently Updated" section is a great addition.
Phrozenflame500
Member
I dunno. On one hand I like the general look as well as the ability to filter Software/Early Access. On the other hand I don't like how they bumped down Top Sellers and I question the need for the "recently updated" tab.
I also don't get the queue system. In practice it seems like it's intended to essentially be a bunch of popular AAA games. Which is fine, but why not display it in a single list or graphic rather then have to constantly click through the store pages?
The curator system seems neat. I like the ability to "merge" all your curator lists into a recommended products list, although it would be nice to be able to remove items you already own from that list.
I also don't get the queue system. In practice it seems like it's intended to essentially be a bunch of popular AAA games. Which is fine, but why not display it in a single list or graphic rather then have to constantly click through the store pages?
The curator system seems neat. I like the ability to "merge" all your curator lists into a recommended products list, although it would be nice to be able to remove items you already own from that list.
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
That's been there for a few months.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
LurkerPrime
Member
It's less great when the recent updates are just stuff like (chillingly accurate, and yet not real examples):
"HEY ITS -75% OFF NOW! BETTER GO GET IT! SALE ENDS APRIL 2013!"
"We're celebrating the release of the new patch with a sale! The game is currently 50% off on the st..."
"Lots of new stuff!"
Doug Heffernan
Member
Oh really? Never noticed it until now.
I love it, gives me a reason to go back and re-visit some games from my library.
GravityMan
Member
I like it overall so far, although it's clearly still rough around the edges (e.g. bad background gradient, etc.). Future updates will probably polish it up. Will take some time to get used to.
GavinUK86
Member
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
They are probably planning to update it a few times this week, which is why I think that it was released today. Gives them enough time to smooth it out before the weekend.
What'd you save it as?
opticalmace
Member
Great idea for a list. Followed!
AzureSkies
Member
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phoenix296
Member
SatelliteOfLove
Member
^^^ devilwood: devil game!
Had a few games I'll never buy keep repopping on that list de-recommending took a bit, but it works...OK now? It seems like it shows a very small snippet of potential candidates each time, almost as if it's a snapshot taken during a certain timeframe.
Had a few games I'll never buy keep repopping on that list de-recommending took a bit, but it works...OK now? It seems like it shows a very small snippet of potential candidates each time, almost as if it's a snapshot taken during a certain timeframe.
ashecitism
Member
Hmm, just woke up. Need to chew this through. Not seeing a lot of happy people though. Would be nice if Valve shipped a robust product/update for a change.
Turin Turambar
Member
54K now.
alexandros
Banned
The queue is pretty great!
dr_rus
Member
There are only two places on the whole Steam main page I'm interested in: New Releases and Upcoming Releases lists. They can pretty much kill everything else on it in my opinion.
This new update moves both lists to separate pages which makes Steam front worse in my view. Don't care about their "recommendations" as I rarely find new stuff on Steam first.
This new update moves both lists to separate pages which makes Steam front worse in my view. Don't care about their "recommendations" as I rarely find new stuff on Steam first.
Will wait for Vita versions.
finally you can see what games and DLC you own by looking around in the store. Such a small thing makes a HUGE difference!
yes yes yes... there are browser add-ons that can do this for the website, but having it in the client is such a big help. So, so happy.
Overall the update is great.
yes yes yes... there are browser add-ons that can do this for the website, but having it in the client is such a big help. So, so happy.
Overall the update is great.
ashecitism
Member
feature for devs: http://store.steampowered.com/about/developerstats
I told you guys we shouldn't be so jovial with that game. I TOLD YOU ;_;
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I can't see much use for the curators unless I really found someone who matched my tastes. The big PC gaming names certainly don't.
The filters though are great. I've hidden all early access and will tell it to ignore all free to play it recommends to me and its nice not having games I already own advertised.
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The filters though are great. I've hidden all early access and will tell it to ignore all free to play it recommends to me and its nice not having games I already own advertised.
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LurkerPrime
Member
Yeah, I see now that they're not recommendations so much as they are an excuse to say, "hey look I covered this game [link]"
The question now is, will Valve curb these abuses of the system or let it stand?
Now excuse me while I go rest in the Laugh Room for no particular reason.
Locke Lamora
Member
Looks nice, modern and shiney. I have the urge to buy something. Damn you Valve, I see what you did there.
I'm sure there'll be more people sharing similar criticisms of the Curator page if someone like say, PewDiePie rallies his 'Bro Army' (I think that's what he calls his fans) to add him on Steam as a favourite curator. He seems to always have huge popularity, which means there's a chance he'll become popular as a curator on Steam meaning you'll see him on game's store pages. The seemingly abundant dislike for him will cause people to see the curator thing a bit more critically.
But I already own all of those.. new recommendation has failed me.