Author Topic: The Bore Steam Thread :monocle (Read 1031219 times)

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1080 on:** July 01, 2010, 05:23:35 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on July 01, 2010, 05:08:55 PM

Steam pulled X3 from the sale.

It was yesterday.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1081 on:** July 01, 2010, 05:41:30 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on July 01, 2010, 05:21:29 PM

Quote from: Mamacint on July 01, 2010, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on July 01, 2010, 02:24:55 PM
Quote from: Bebpo on July 01, 2010, 02:18:21 PM
does anyone else ever feel tempted to rebuy games they have bought on other download services?

I got Thief 3 on direct2drive, but at $3 it's tempting to double dip on steam just because it's so much easier to just click "install" and then click "play" instead of having to go and log in and download the exe and install the game. Probably won't double dip but it's tempting and the reason I don't buy things from other services anymore.

Also might get Madballs because apparently it's good?

It's the other way around for me. I buy more stuff from D2D because they don't ignore me when my CD-key no longer works due to OS re-installations.

could you explain this a little bit? i too appreciate steam because (so far anyways) it's so convienent (almost too convienent when these sales happen) and also doesn't treat you as guilty until proven innocent re: DRM. Are there cdkey issues I should be looking out for in the futur

Stuff like EA games keep track of how many times you've installed the game. If you've forgotten to uninstall or had a borked OS a couple of times then the CD key might no longer work.

I wasn't aware of that until some of my Steam games wouldn't work. Before, I've always thought that Steam takes care of all DRM issues. When I contacted Steam about getting me new keys, they just ignore my requests. Many others have complained of the same treatment from Steam regarding such issues.

D2D is much better at resolving such problems. I had to request a new key twice for a game during a particularly bad streak of OS upgrades and they came through quickly without any questions.

well that sucks - i almost always felt guilt free about buying on steam because i thought it was all hassle free -espexcially through a change of computer or a OS wipe. I guess nothing is without it's caveats

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1082 on:** July 01, 2010, 07:21:33 PM »

What a terrible day of sales. I own anything I'd be interested in and Dragon Age is still too fucking expensive.

Akala · « **Reply #1083 on:** July 01, 2010, 09:00:12 PM »

thief is at a good price!

the cradle

spoiler (click to show/hide)

never even got to the cradle on ye olde xbox.

That's just hype talking.

[close]

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1084 on:** July 01, 2010, 09:42:42 PM »

FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage is pretty good. I played the original some time ago and I remember liking it, but I never really played it that much. The third entry seems much more fleshed out, with lots of new modes and some pretty good graphics. I'd say that the bonus modes [bowling, high jump, ect.] are probably the best thing about the game, they're just so much fun.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #1085 on:** July 01, 2010, 09:48:42 PM »

Thank you for Soldiers: Heroes of WWII, Akala!

Akala · « **Reply #1086 on:** July 01, 2010, 10:05:51 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on July 01, 2010, 09:48:42 PM

Thank you for Soldiers: Heroes of WWII, Akala!

no prob!

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1087 on:** July 01, 2010, 11:43:11 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 01, 2010, 09:42:42 PM

FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage is pretty good. I played the original some time ago and I remember liking it, but I never really played it that much. The third entry seems much more fleshed out, with lots of new modes and some pretty good graphics. I'd say that the bonus modes [bowling, high jump, ect.] are probably the best thing about the game, they're just so much fun.

They've been the best part of the series for years. I wish they'd get some sort of online multiplayer/leaderboards for them though.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1088 on:** July 02, 2010, 12:37:19 AM »

MAF gifted me Grid.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #1089 on:** July 02, 2010, 04:22:07 AM »

Picked up the Square-Enix collection last night, and Bioshock today. I have it for the 360 but I'd rather play on PC if possible.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1090 on:** July 02, 2010, 01:02:29 PM »

Borderlands is $10, or do the 4 pack for $30

archie4208 · « **Reply #1091 on:** July 02, 2010, 01:03:21 PM »

Star Wars: Empire at War - $4.99
Half Life 2 - $3.39
Borderlands - $10.19
Beat Hazard - $2.49
Day of Defeat - $1.24
Bionic Commando Pack - $11.24
Max and the Magic Marker - $4.99
Crysis - $14.99
Prototype - $14.99
Saints Row 2 - $7.49

cool breeze · « **Reply #1092 on:** July 02, 2010, 01:05:13 PM »

correction: everything borderlands is 66% off including the DLC

http://store.steampowered.com/app/8980/

the main page doesn't even list all the daily deals, like HL2 and the two episodes have daily deals, but they only show HL2.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #1093 on:** July 02, 2010, 01:10:52 PM »

Do people still play Day of Defeat?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1094 on:** July 02, 2010, 01:23:41 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on July 02, 2010, 01:10:52 PM

Do people still play Day of Defeat?

There's still a few thousand people who play regularly.

ManaByte · « **Reply #1095 on:** July 02, 2010, 02:33:45 PM »

Borderlands + all DLC comes to $20. Finally bought it.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #1096 on:** July 02, 2010, 02:39:27 PM »

This is probably a long shot since most of ya'all already own it, but does anyone want to do a four-pack for Borderlands? It's like seven bucks and I'm already good for two slots.

Let me know, thanks!

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #1097 on:** July 02, 2010, 02:39:31 PM »

Can you play the Borderlands DLC across multiple PCs? There was some controversy about it retroactively sticking some form of DRM in the game if you bought it.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1098 on:** July 02, 2010, 02:40:21 PM »

I picked up Zombie Island of Dr. Ned and Secret Armory of General Knoxx, ignored the other because it's supposed to be pretty lame.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #1099 on:** July 02, 2010, 02:45:39 PM »

It's only 3 bucks, you cheapo. Might as well get it just to have 100%.

Bebpo · « **Reply #1100 on:** July 02, 2010, 02:49:08 PM »

Is the Borderlands DLC post-game stuff? I don't like the main game much and will never finish it, but the Zombie island dlc looks kinda fun.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1101 on:** July 02, 2010, 03:31:18 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on July 02, 2010, 02:45:39 PM

It's only 3 bucks, you cheapo. Might as well get it just to have 100%.

It's just some lame-o arena. You don't even get any new equipments or missions.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1102 on:** July 02, 2010, 06:09:37 PM »

Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on July 02, 2010, 02:39:27 PM

This is probably a long shot since most of ya'all already own it, but does anyone want to do a four-pack for Borderlands? It's like seven bucks and I'm already good for two slots.

Let me know, thanks!

fuckkkk i told myself NO NEW GAMES fuuuckkkkk

plus i'm kinda sure it'll look like shit on my current laptop...

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #1103 on:** July 02, 2010, 06:11:28 PM »

do it Cajole... The game scales pretty well from what I've heard. One more if you're in.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1104 on:** July 02, 2010, 06:24:23 PM »

noooooooooooooooooooooooooo i'm so close to getting through this sale barrage by steam. SO CLOSE

Nah, I can't. Not doing it. Unless you get a third and can't find a fourth by tomorrow morning. Then I will make the sacrifice for the good of mankind.

Akala · « **Reply #1105 on:** July 02, 2010, 07:14:18 PM »

blarg, bought it earlier today. I could have SAVED THREE DOLLARS. :'(

Bebpo · « **Reply #1106 on:** July 02, 2010, 07:20:40 PM »

If you guys are gonna play borderlands, let me know and I'll play with you. The game sucks solo and I don't have gaming friends so I only got to about lvl.8

Akala · « **Reply #1107 on:** July 02, 2010, 07:28:47 PM »

I really need to fix my wireless connection. getting third-world DL speeds. :'(

maybe I will get to play borderlands tomorrow.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1108 on:** July 02, 2010, 08:25:17 PM »

I'll probably be playing Borderlands the next week or so, getting through the DLC and all that.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #1109 on:** July 02, 2010, 08:29:03 PM »

I've got all the Borderlands content but I'm at 0%. Should I grind a bit if I wanna play MP with you guys?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1110 on:** July 02, 2010, 08:45:13 PM »

I'll buy it, ok?

goddamn it

archie4208 · « **Reply #1111 on:** July 02, 2010, 08:49:22 PM »

Borderlands is pretty awesome. A friend and myself just took down a level 11 boss at level 7 and 8.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #1112 on:** July 02, 2010, 08:50:25 PM »

I finally get why Satan enjoys his job so much.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1113 on:** July 02, 2010, 08:57:43 PM »

Going to see if I can get in on a Borderlands 4 pack on GAF. It's still US$30 for Aussies

Edit: Saints Row 2 is $3.49 for us, half the US price? If anyone wants it gifted let me know.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1114 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:00:55 PM »

Why on GAF? You'd be our fourth.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1115 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:02:55 PM »

Oh shit I didn't realise that there was one going here!

Let me know the details!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1116 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:06:17 PM »

It seems to be Arbys, some random dude, me, and now you. I have no idea how buying a 4-pack works. Arbys, enlighten us.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #1117 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:07:03 PM »

one person buys, the rest have to send him their money via paypal or what have you

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1118 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:08:07 PM »

I did it for Bioshock 2.

Someone buys it, we paypal him and they gift us the game. You need to be friends with the gifter

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #1119 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:09:50 PM »

also beat hazard is awesome, i played using this song

[youtube=560,345]ExW48xz5yc4[/youtube]

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1120 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:13:20 PM »

Well awesome, I have 30 cents in my paypal account. Maybe I should be the one to buy the 4-pack?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1121 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:14:19 PM »

So I should get Beat Hazard for $2.50?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #1122 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:15:59 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on July 02, 2010, 09:14:19 PM

So I should get Beat Hazard for $2.50?

yes

beat hazard > audio surf

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1123 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:17:16 PM »

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1124 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:23:40 PM »

Not hard, I got sick of Audiosurf quickly.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1125 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:28:31 PM »

For everyone getting Borderlands on Steam, consider getting this as well:

http://gbxforums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=85874

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1126 on:** July 02, 2010, 10:40:47 PM »

So what's going on with this 4 pack?

cool breeze · « **Reply #1127 on:** July 02, 2010, 10:40:57 PM »

somewhat unrelated to this thread, but has anyone used good old games before? and how do they handle their downloads?

since I'm revisiting old Xbox games on the PC, I was thinking about checking out Advent Rising (haven't played it before) and its $6 on GOG while $10 on steam. Do they have any weird security or problems? do they come already updated? I feel slightly spoiled by steam.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1128 on:** July 02, 2010, 10:41:08 PM »

I bought the Borderlands DLC and Bionic Commando.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1129 on:** July 02, 2010, 10:43:11 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on July 02, 2010, 10:40:57 PM

somewhat unrelated to this thread, but has anyone used good old games before? and how do they handle their downloads?

since I'm revisiting old Xbox games on the PC, I was thinking about checking out Advent Rising (haven't played it before) and its $6 on GOG while $10 on steam. Do they have any weird security or problems? do they come already updated? I feel slightly spoiled by steam.

GOG is awesome, buy with confidence. There's no DRM and all the old games are fixed to work with XP/Vista/7.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1130 on:** July 02, 2010, 10:53:05 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 02, 2010, 09:28:31 PM

For everyone getting Borderlands on Steam, consider getting this as well:

http://gbxforums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=85874

shit, that would have been ridiculously helpful when I played the game at release.

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on July 02, 2010, 10:43:11 PM

Quote from: Linkzg on July 02, 2010, 10:40:57 PM
somewhat unrelated to this thread, but has anyone used good old games before? and how do they handle their downloads?

since I'm revisiting old Xbox games on the PC, I was thinking about checking out Advent Rising (haven't played it before) and its $6 on GOG while $10 on steam. Do they have any weird security or problems? do they come already updated? I feel slightly spoiled by steam.

GOG is awesome, buy with confidence. There's no DRM and all the old games are fixed to work with XP/Vista/7.

k, thanks.

I also need to pick up outcast because apparently the gog version works. Wonder if they have System Shock 2 too.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1131 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:05:49 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on July 02, 2010, 10:40:47 PM

So what's going on with this 4 pack?

I would also like to know this. ARBYSSSSSS

Bebpo · « **Reply #1132 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:07:36 PM »

gog is awesome.

plus every purchase supports the Witcher guys company iirc.

Bebpo · « **Reply #1133 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:09:15 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 02, 2010, 09:28:31 PM

For everyone getting Borderlands on Steam, consider getting this as well:

http://gbxforums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=85874

oooh

Yeah, when I played the online was totally busted and there were all sorts of video card glitches. :|

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #1134 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:27:59 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 02, 2010, 11:05:49 PM

Quote from: pilonv1 on July 02, 2010, 10:40:47 PM
So what's going on with this 4 pack?

I would also like to know this. ARBYSSSSSS

I thought you were gonna flake!

Got the game with two more people from work. Sorry Cajole

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1135 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:31:43 PM »

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #1136 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:37:07 PM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1137 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:43:11 PM »

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1138 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:45:35 PM »

Fuck Borderlands then, it's crap

archie4208 · « **Reply #1139 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:45:42 PM »

GOG is my second favorite DD site. I love their community and DRM free games. Also, as Bebpo said, each purchase helps fund The Witcher 2.

News:

Author Topic: The Bore Steam Thread :monocle (Read 1031219 times)