Author Topic: The Bore Steam Thread :monocle (Read 1021081 times)

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #540 on:** April 13, 2010, 09:57:05 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on April 13, 2010, 08:36:14 PM

Alien vs Predator Classic 2000 is $2 on sale (down from $5)

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on April 13, 2010, 12:34:22 AM

I played it for a while with my 360 pad, and then I remembered how much the 360 D-Pad sucks balls.

how is it?

Steam has had some of the lamest sales lately. $9 off MW2, $3 off AVP 2000, come on Gabe.

Dark Void Zero seemed pretty good from what little I played it, if you like these fake 8-bit games like Megaman 9 & 10.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #541 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:03:43 PM »

Does AVP still hold up? It's been forever since I last played it.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #542 on:** April 14, 2010, 12:11:42 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 13, 2010, 02:44:55 AM

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on April 13, 2010, 01:46:34 AM
Liberty City Stories is now on Steam for $29.99. I may pick this up, I never played them on the Xbox, but everybody seems to think they were great. I picked up GTA4 during the sales for $6.75 and it runs....okay on my rig. I may wait to see if they've optimized these any for the PC (probably not).

I'm curious to hear if they optimized the game. I heard some rumors they were going to optimize it this time around so it didn't run terrible like GTAIV.

Rockstar just released a patch for GTAIV that includes some performance optimization and improved memory usage. Maybe it runs better now too.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #543 on:** April 14, 2010, 12:43:25 AM »

I bet it's still boring as shit though

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #544 on:** April 14, 2010, 12:47:32 AM »

Maybe next time they'll patch the fun back in.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #545 on:** April 14, 2010, 01:38:40 AM »

I dig GTA4 on the PC,

spoiler (click to show/hide)

cuz it's one of my favorite benchmarking tools.

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Bebpo · « **Reply #546 on:** April 14, 2010, 02:23:06 AM »

Can you really benchmark with a poorly optimized game?

I mean your specs should kill this game and run it at like 3000x2000 at 120fps. You are running what is basically a straight port of a X360 game on hardware 10-50x more powerful. At least in JC2's case, the game wasn't a straight port and the PC version had a lot more tech stuff in the engine which pushed up the reqs.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #547 on:** April 15, 2010, 05:14:39 PM »

OMG, you get free Sam & Max hats in TF2 if you preorder Season 3 by April 23rd. I wasn't going to preorder it because I still haven't finished Season 2, but now I am.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #548 on:** April 15, 2010, 09:00:52 PM »

I haven't even finished season 1. Yet I want that hat

archie4208 · « **Reply #549 on:** April 16, 2010, 06:52:25 PM »

Star Wars Force Unleashed is $15 and Madballs is $2.50

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #550 on:** April 16, 2010, 07:09:33 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on April 14, 2010, 12:11:42 AM

Rockstar just released a patch for GTAIV that includes some performance optimization and improved memory usage. Maybe it runs better now too.

Yeah, they've actually improved performance quite a bit. Before, on my 1gb card, I can only max out if I'm using medium textures. Now, I can max out everything except shadows, even when I"m using high textures. For shadows, I only have to dial it down one notch from very high to high. Even with much higher settings than before, I'm getting the same framerates which means that the game is performing faster.

One warning about the patch though. I haven't noticed it myself but some people are complaining that Rockstar dialed back down some stuff such as physics & draw distance in order to up the performance. So don't apply the patch if you love your rag doll physics.

Quote from: Bebpo on April 14, 2010, 02:23:06 AM

Can you really benchmark with a poorly optimized game?

I mean your specs should kill this game and run it at like 3000x2000 at 120fps. You are running what is basically a straight port of a X360 game on hardware 10-50x more powerful. At least in JC2's case, the game wasn't a straight port and the PC version had a lot more tech stuff in the engine which pushed up the reqs.

I think people haven't given GTA4 credit for how much its engine is doing. When you dial up everything on the PC at 1080P, it's actually doing a lot of stuff. Comparing the PC version to the console versions is not really an apples to apples comparison. At most, the consoles are doing about 30% of the max on PC and that's only at 720p for the 360 and less than that on the PS3. Sure, it could be better optimized but it really isn't that bad. My main peeve is that performance doesn't scale well with multiple GPUS but that isn't a concern for most PC gamers.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #551 on:** April 16, 2010, 07:18:48 PM »

Not sure if they have patched it out yet, but GTA IV has diskless play for owners of the hard copy (like myself

)

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=395143

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #552 on:** April 16, 2010, 07:28:39 PM »

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I purchased the new GTA4 episodes on Steam. They both look quite a bit nicer than the original game. I don't know if it's art or engine update but they just look more vibrant. Gay Tony seems to be more system demanding though. It's about 30% slower when running at the same settings as the other two games.

Buy it at Fry's though if there's one near you. It's only $25. That's why I hate buying stuff at Steam unless they're having some crazy 50% off sale.

Quote from: Kestastrophe on April 16, 2010, 07:18:48 PM

Not sure if they have patched it out yet, but GTA IV has diskless play for owners of the hard copy (like myself )

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=395143

The new patch also did away with that annoying background app, Rockstar Social Club or whatever it's called.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #553 on:** April 16, 2010, 08:33:35 PM »

So who's excited for the MAD BALLS free weekend?!

...

Well at least The Force Unleashed is cheap!

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #554 on:** April 16, 2010, 08:44:13 PM »

I think it's funny that they're doing a free weekend but the game is only $2.50. It's like "Man, I really want to try this game out for a few days to see if it's worth laying down two and half bucks for."

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #555 on:** April 16, 2010, 08:48:39 PM »

I just found my extra Dirt 2 voucher while cleaning up my desk. I was going to give it away to a Borecast contest but I guess no one was interested. Anyone still wants it?

Just give me your Steam ID or I can just give you the code.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #556 on:** April 16, 2010, 08:54:40 PM »

I'll take it!

Joe_Molotov

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #557 on:** April 16, 2010, 08:56:59 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 16, 2010, 07:28:39 PM

The new patch also did away with that annoying background app, Rockstar Social Club or whatever it's called.

Nice. I am gonna have to pick it up again. I can't believe that they are still supporting the game with substantial enhancements like this.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #558 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:00:23 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on April 16, 2010, 08:54:40 PM

I'll take it!

Joe_Molotov

You got it, buddy. Check your PM for the code. I can't figure out to gift it through Steam so I don't want to accidentally activate it on my account.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #559 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:01:22 PM »

Quote from: Kestastrophe on April 16, 2010, 08:56:59 PM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 16, 2010, 07:28:39 PM
The new patch also did away with that annoying background app, Rockstar Social Club or whatever it's called.
Nice. I am gonna have to pick it up again. I can't believe that they are still supporting the game with substantial enhancements like this.

Pick it up again as in buying it again or just playing it again?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #560 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:07:11 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 16, 2010, 09:00:23 PM

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on April 16, 2010, 08:54:40 PM
I'll take it!

Joe_Molotov

You got it, buddy. Check your PM for the code. I can't figure out to gift it through Steam so I don't want to accidentally activate it on my account.

Sweet, thanks.

archie4208 · « **Reply #561 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:29:30 PM »

Madballs is pretty fun.

cool breeze · « **Reply #562 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:56:46 PM »

yeah, I might buy it

isn't it an xbla game? I think I played the first level before

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #563 on:** April 16, 2010, 10:11:03 PM »

Beat Hazard is nuts. If you're prone to seizures, do not play this game.

bork · « **Reply #564 on:** April 16, 2010, 11:03:41 PM »

Is Fallout 3 worth playing if I can get around 15-20 FPS on average? If not I'll go with Oblivion and wait until I get a desktop later on...

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #565 on:** April 16, 2010, 11:34:29 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 16, 2010, 09:01:22 PM

Quote from: Kestastrophe on April 16, 2010, 08:56:59 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 16, 2010, 07:28:39 PM
The new patch also did away with that annoying background app, Rockstar Social Club or whatever it's called.
Nice. I am gonna have to pick it up again. I can't believe that they are still supporting the game with substantial enhancements like this.

Pick it up again as in buying it again or just playing it again?

I still have it, I just haven't played it in months

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #566 on:** April 18, 2010, 02:16:13 PM »

I popped in GTA IV pc after months and installed the patch. It did in fact improve performance, especially the load times which are next to nothing now. One thing I have noticed is driving in dash cam makes the framerate dip for some reason, while the other modes run smooth. It doesn't matter what is going on in-game, it still chugs. Not a big deal. Also, the shadows still look like shit on my average machine. I might post some screens and/or movies later. I much prefer the PC version to the console version

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #567 on:** April 18, 2010, 06:27:08 PM »

Quote from: Kestastrophe on April 18, 2010, 02:16:13 PM

I popped in GTA IV pc after months and installed the patch. It did in fact improve performance, especially the load times which are next to nothing now. One thing I have noticed is driving in dash cam makes the framerate dip for some reason, while the other modes run smooth. It doesn't matter what is going on in-game, it still chugs. Not a big deal. Also, the shadows still look like shit on my average machine. I might post some screens and/or movies later. I much prefer the PC version to the console version

Yeah, that's what I was saying. The console versions might seem to run better but that's only because they're running at much worse settings than most PCs.

archie4208 · « **Reply #568 on:** April 20, 2010, 03:34:09 PM »

Midweek deal: Both Deus Ex games for $5 or $2.50 each.

cool breeze · « **Reply #569 on:** April 20, 2010, 04:28:06 PM »

damnit I'm going to end up buying deus ex 2 if only because I'm playing through deus ex 1 right now

trine is also $5 and there is a free dlc update for it. it's just a quick new level that unlocks after you finish the main game. it's under 5 minutes long but pretty fun.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #570 on:** April 21, 2010, 06:16:02 PM »

Woo, buncha new crap on Steam! Aquanox 1 & 2 (lol), some sub-$5 casual games (I tried KrissX, it was garbage), World Basketball Manager (spreadsheets ahoy!), Puzzle Chronicles (played the demo, it blew hard, and $18 are you kidding me? not worth it) and Dark Fall 3 (Looks cool, but I'm not sure if I want to drop $27 on it right now). Also P.B. Winterbottom, which is $5 and awesome.

Raban · « **Reply #571 on:** April 21, 2010, 06:24:57 PM »

I recently tried the Gyromancer demo and fell in love. Not yet ready to drop $15 on it though. Might wait for Christmas.

archie4208 · « **Reply #572 on:** April 21, 2010, 06:29:59 PM »

Winterbottom is awesome. It is like Braid without all the artsy fartsy.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #573 on:** April 21, 2010, 08:32:29 PM »

Quote from: startselect on April 21, 2010, 06:24:57 PM

I recently tried the Gyromancer demo and fell in love. Not yet ready to drop $15 on it though. Might wait for Christmas.

It gets old pretty fast, plus the game is kinda broken (it's really easy to grind on early stages and become unstoppable). Still better than Puzzle Chronicles though, that game is shite.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #574 on:** April 22, 2010, 02:30:47 AM »

Deal alert!

You can preorder Splinter Cell Conviction on Steam for 10 dollars more than a typical new release and get the original Splinter Cell + UBI's draconian DRM for free.

$:-\$

pilonv1 · « **Reply #575 on:** April 22, 2010, 09:46:40 AM »

Why don't I just stab myself in the balls then

archie4208 · « **Reply #576 on:** April 22, 2010, 09:54:40 AM »

Ubi's DRM was supposedly cracked, if you want to go that route.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #577 on:** April 22, 2010, 05:39:48 PM »

Looks like the Weekend Deal is going to be L4D2 for $20.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #578 on:** April 22, 2010, 07:02:27 PM »

http://store.steampowered.com/app/550/

Four-pack is 60.. I think everyone here already owns the game, but is anyone interested in going for the four-pack? Already have two slots filled.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #579 on:** April 22, 2010, 09:07:45 PM »

Call of Duty 4 is $15.

About time!

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #580 on:** April 22, 2010, 09:11:15 PM »

is cod4 worth it for the mods

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #581 on:** April 22, 2010, 09:28:39 PM »

Are there still people playing COD4 over MW2? I haven't logged into COD4 for a long time.

archie4208 · « **Reply #582 on:** April 22, 2010, 09:31:12 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on April 22, 2010, 09:11:15 PM

is cod4 worth it for the mods

not really, no. most of the mods suck

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 22, 2010, 09:28:39 PM

Are there still people playing COD4 over MW2? I haven't logged into COD4 for a long time.

over 7500 people are playing right now

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #583 on:** April 22, 2010, 09:36:21 PM »

nevermind, i spent the money on e-torture instead

archie4208 · « **Reply #584 on:** April 23, 2010, 04:48:09 PM »

Hey guys, you can preorder some MW2 maps for nearly the same price as Call of Duty 4 or Left 4 Dead 2.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #585 on:** April 23, 2010, 09:01:15 PM »

OMG, this Booster Trooper game looks awesome. It's like a 2D Platformer/Deathmatch Shooter.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #586 on:** April 23, 2010, 10:17:40 PM »

Does it ever. Might have to jump in.

archie4208 · « **Reply #587 on:** April 26, 2010, 05:20:15 PM »

http://store.steampowered.com/news/3752/

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Be quick! Short and fast sales on your favorite Rockstar Games all week long. Starting the week off, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is 75% off, but only for 2 hours! Offer ends at 3pm Pacific time. Plus, stay tuned all week for more short and fast sales on your favorite Rockstar Games. Join the Rockstar Community Group for instant notifications on every sale this week!

Or you can go ahead and pick up the Rockstar Collection: 13 best-selling Rockstar Games for 50% off all week long.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #588 on:** April 26, 2010, 05:26:28 PM »

Bought.

cool breeze · « **Reply #589 on:** April 26, 2010, 05:45:19 PM »

the only thing I'd want is episodes from liberty city, but if it ever happens it would probably be tuesday or thursday just to piss me off :'(

that was a lie. I bought vice city. I am weak.

archie4208 · « **Reply #590 on:** April 26, 2010, 06:09:31 PM »

Can you play Multi Theft Auto with Vice City or do you need San Andreas?

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #591 on:** April 26, 2010, 06:42:09 PM »

Nice, Vice City bought. I hope San Andreas goes on sale as well.

Bebpo · « **Reply #592 on:** April 26, 2010, 09:32:51 PM »

The full pack is a good deal. GTA4 + expansions are like $40 on their own. So it's like you get everything else for free.

If I hadn't already bought the Max Payne bundle for $10 I would've jumped on it.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #593 on:** April 26, 2010, 10:01:21 PM »

Fucking cunt Steam, no Rockstar games on Australian store

cool breeze · « **Reply #594 on:** April 27, 2010, 01:07:53 AM »

Manhunt is $2.50 for around an hour or two

this 2 hour stuff sucks. I want Bully or episodes from liberty city or even vanilla GTA4 is the price is right.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #595 on:** April 27, 2010, 03:06:38 AM »

I want San Andreas. If it comes up in a 2h sale, if someone gifts it to me I'll let them tauntaun me for eternity

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #596 on:** April 27, 2010, 03:11:00 PM »

GTAIV is $7.50 for the next hour.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #597 on:** April 27, 2010, 07:34:36 PM »

Max Payne is $2.50 for the next hour or so.

Good news is that these games are now showing up for Australians!

pilonv1 · « **Reply #598 on:** April 27, 2010, 08:32:13 PM »

NOW ITS GONE MAKE UP YOUR FUCKING MINDS

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #599 on:** April 27, 2010, 11:16:37 PM »

GTA3 for $2.50.

News:

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