Author Topic: Who's ready for some ALIEN SWARM? (Read 4652 times)

Great Rumbler · « **on:** July 18, 2010, 11:31:32 PM »

It's launching tomorrow, for free, on Steam.

Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:32:21 PM »

videos, pics?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:34:19 PM »

[youtube=560,345]nYOnA2-QoSs[/youtube]

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:42:00 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on July 18, 2010, 11:39:40 PM

Why is it free? What's Valve's plan? Maybe the base game is free but updates cost money?

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It's free because that's how Valve rolls.

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Great Rumbler · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:44:54 PM »

Valve's been doing just that for years. A brand new, completely free, update for Team Fortress 2's engineer class was released just about a week ago, to go along with the steady stream of updates for all the other classes since the game first came out.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:49:36 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on July 18, 2010, 11:39:40 PM

Why is it free? What's Valve's plan? Maybe the base game is free but updates cost money?

They're releasing it along with a new Source SDK, so they're probably trying to increase support for the Source engine.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:52:52 PM »

And this isn't some huge game that they've spent years working on, it's an update of a Unreal Tournament 2004 mod that's done by the crew who created the original [and who are now employed at Valve].

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:53:39 PM »

i'll grab it because it's free, but it honestly looks like a half-dozen similar games that are already on steam

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:54:16 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on July 18, 2010, 11:49:19 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 18, 2010, 11:44:54 PM
Valve's been doing just that for years. A brand new, completely free, update for Team Fortress 2's engineer class just about a week ago.

Yeah but the trick there is you get addicted to Team Fortress 2 (Ive put in 825.9 hrs) and are probably likely to buy shit off steam.

That's 800 hours you aren't playing something else though. If anything you're just going to pay $20 for TF2 and not buy anything else because they support it so well.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:55:25 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on July 18, 2010, 11:53:39 PM

i'll grab it because it's free, but it honestly looks like a half-dozen similar games that are already on steam

It's got multiplayer though.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2010, 11:57:36 PM »

true, and i don't own any of those other games so this will fill that particular void

TripleA · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2010, 02:24:17 AM »

I'm ready.

@ Green Man: apparently (i may have misread this), Alien Swarm was a UT2K4 mod. I think that's why it's free.

bork · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:01:36 AM »

It will get non-STEAM users to download the client and try the game, then look around and see what else they offer.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:04:38 AM »

Why the surprise? Giving away Portal was a much bigger deal. Steam is an advertising and sales monster, anyone who installs it should know that it's a money pit of terrible proportions.

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But it's a GOOD money pit of terrible proportions.

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CajoleJuice · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2010, 09:04:58 AM »

Will buy

I mean, download

Steam

Brehvolution · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2010, 09:25:38 AM »

I'll play this whichoo guys.

archie4208 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2010, 09:39:50 AM »

Quote from: Borys on July 19, 2010, 08:47:37 AM

Steam gets movies/ music in the future.

Y/N?

N

TripleA · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2010, 10:40:30 AM »

Quote from: Green Man on July 19, 2010, 03:36:04 AM

Quote from: TripleA on July 19, 2010, 02:24:17 AM
@ Green Man: apparently (i may have misread this), Alien Swarm was a UT2K4 mod. I think that's why it's free.

And it's been redone for source. It looks like it could easily be a $20 game. I just cannot believe a company would just give a game away for free without a catch involved.

I think Good Sir nailed it:

Quote from: Good Sir

It will get non-STEAM users to download the client and try the game, then look around and see what else they offer.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2010, 10:57:54 AM »

I really wonder what PC owner who has ANY interest in games at ALL doesn't already have Steam downloaded.

cool breeze · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:01:11 AM »

so this game is actually developed by Valve and it's an updated version of an unreal tournament mod? I assume the group that made that mod came to Valve.

ok, I was wondering why I thought this game already came out, then I realized I confused it for Alien Breed: Impact. Both games look identical.

archie4208 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:16:57 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 19, 2010, 10:57:54 AM

I really wonder what PC owner who has ANY interest in games at ALL doesn't already have Steam downloaded.

There are some crazies who think that Steam is a trojan program and that games requiring Steamworks are the worst thing ever.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:24:36 AM »

Well, I can't see those people downloading Steam for ALIEN SWARM then.

TripleA · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2010, 03:07:40 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 19, 2010, 10:57:54 AM

I really wonder what PC owner who has ANY interest in games at ALL doesn't already have Steam downloaded.

I know at least 3 people who play PC games and don't have Steam installed.

demi · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2010, 03:46:56 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 19, 2010, 10:57:54 AM

I really wonder what PC owner who has ANY interest in games at ALL doesn't already have Steam downloaded.

No Steam here. Enjoy your bloatware.

MCD · « **Reply #24 on:** July 19, 2010, 03:51:44 PM »

no steam here too. enjoy your trojan.

Reb · « **Reply #25 on:** July 19, 2010, 03:55:20 PM »

Steam here. Enjoy your games.

Vizzys · « **Reply #26 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:05:19 PM »

hating steam is so 2004

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #27 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:26:09 PM »

DOWNLOAD NOWS!!! ITS UP

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #28 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:30:46 PM »

Sort of. I can't get it to actually download.

TripleA · « **Reply #29 on:** July 19, 2010, 07:14:17 PM »

Pretty good, aiming takes some getting used to.

cool breeze · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:36:39 PM »

Not wanting steam isn't that strange. It is one of those things where if you're into it, it consistently rewards you. Take steamworks as drm. If I'm a steam user and still want the Fallout New Vegas collectors edition, I can go out and buy that package and still have most of the benefits that come with a digitally distributed game. In addition to linking the game to your steam account, you get achievements, friends list integration, auto-updates, etc. But if you're not into steam, it means that you need to install a program and keep it open while you play that game. I'd imagine it is similar to my problem of buying an apple device and getting stuck with using itunes trash.

demi · « **Reply #31 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:40:29 PM »

It's more like, why would I want to spend $5 on some game data, might as well just get it for free instead.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #32 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:43:43 PM »

Downloading

BlackMage · « **Reply #33 on:** July 20, 2010, 12:27:21 AM »

you ain't a true pc gamer if you don't have steam.

also, I have yet to actually be able to play a game of ALien Swarm. I'll keep trying.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2010, 01:02:09 AM »

Is it just me or is there no connection quality info? Got stuck in 3 laggy games.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2010, 01:04:45 AM »

Played through it, was cool.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #36 on:** July 20, 2010, 02:31:50 AM »

Game's awesome.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #37 on:** July 20, 2010, 02:47:22 AM »

Played through an Easy campaign and then most of the way through a Hard campaign. Pretty sweet.

Himu · « **Reply #38 on:** July 20, 2010, 03:35:19 AM »

game rocks

chronovore · « **Reply #39 on:** July 20, 2010, 11:06:29 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 19, 2010, 10:57:54 AM

I really wonder what PC owner who has ANY interest in games at ALL doesn't already have Steam downloaded.

Yeah, that was me until Portal was free on Mac, and now on PC so I can get this.

Then I bought Torchlight for Mac. Next, I'll buy Team Fortress 2 next time it's part of a bundle.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #40 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:26:02 AM »

Made to the max level (27) in Alien Swarm, took the promotion to Lv. 1 and now I'm doing it all again.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #41 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:40:52 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on July 20, 2010, 11:06:29 AM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 19, 2010, 10:57:54 AM
I really wonder what PC owner who has ANY interest in games at ALL doesn't already have Steam downloaded.
Yeah, that was me until Portal was free on Mac, and now on PC so I can get this.

Then I bought Torchlight for Mac. Next, I'll buy Team Fortress 2 next time it's part of a bundle.

It already is - the Orange Box or the complete Valve set.

Vizzys · « **Reply #42 on:** July 21, 2010, 03:41:54 AM »

pilonv1 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:46:06 AM »

Quote from: Borys on July 21, 2010, 03:33:17 AM

- you have to buy a retail game to add friends? WTF!

Really?

Quote

Steam is fucking garbage.

Go rub one off with demi

Also add me on Steam Borys

Bebpo · « **Reply #44 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:47:19 AM »

Quote from: Borys on July 21, 2010, 03:33:17 AM

Oh man Steam fucking sucks.

- Alien Swarm hangs up on the title screen (cannot even get to the menu)
- you have to buy a retail game to add friends? WTF!

So I bought Windosil for 2.49 Euros. And I still cannot play Alien Swarm!

Steam is fucking garbage.

At least you got a good game for 2.49 Euros

naff · « **Reply #45 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:51:52 AM »

Quote from: Borys on July 21, 2010, 03:33:17 AM

- you have to buy a retail game to add friends? WTF!

This ain't facebook...

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #46 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:02:24 AM »

Alien Swarm is not compatible with Pentium 486 processors, Borys.

demi · « **Reply #47 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:05:04 AM »

Quote from: Borys on July 21, 2010, 03:33:17 AM

Oh man Steam fucking sucks.

- Alien Swarm hangs up on the title screen (cannot even get to the menu)
- you have to buy a retail game to add friends? WTF!

So I bought Windosil for 2.49 Euros. And I still cannot play Alien Swarm!

Steam is fucking garbage.

NAILED IT, I told yall. Malware to the finest degree

Brehvolution · « **Reply #48 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:19:29 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 21, 2010, 09:02:24 AM

Alien Swarm is not compatible with Pentium 486 processors, Borys.

640 x 480

chronovore · « **Reply #49 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:13:56 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 21, 2010, 09:02:24 AM

Alien Swarm is not compatible with Pentium 486 processors, Borys.

Add me, Borys! -- "chronovoreprime" since my usual was already taken. $:-\$

archie4208 · « **Reply #50 on:** July 21, 2010, 11:50:21 AM »

[youtube=560,345]JwtFuQ_gA1E[/youtube]

PC gaming

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #51 on:** July 21, 2010, 07:51:22 PM »

Borys, how do you not own Half-Life 1/2 or Orange Box or Counter-Strike or some other game that every normal person owns?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #52 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:20:39 PM »

Quote from: Borys on July 21, 2010, 03:33:17 AM

Oh man Steam fucking sucks.

- Alien Swarm hangs up on the title screen (cannot even get to the menu)
- you have to buy a retail game to add friends? WTF!

So I bought Windosil for 2.49 Euros. And I still cannot play Alien Swarm!

Steam is fucking garbage.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #53 on:** July 21, 2010, 11:16:57 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on July 21, 2010, 07:51:22 PM

Borys, how do you not own Half-Life 1/2 or Orange Box or Counter-Strike or some other game that every normal person owns?

Why didn't he get Portal when it was free?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #54 on:** July 22, 2010, 03:41:43 AM »

I hope you used my correct username

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #55 on:** July 22, 2010, 04:29:17 AM »

I added you to my Friend List, Borys.

I'm down for some Alien Swarm pretty much any time tomorrow with you guys, played till nearly 3:30am on the public servers tonight.

cool breeze · « **Reply #56 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:22:02 AM »

[youtube=560,345]nsvBrW_I3gM[/youtube]

I really need to start playing this

BlackMage · « **Reply #57 on:** July 22, 2010, 09:16:01 PM »

I still can't join any game $:-\$

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #58 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:12:22 AM »

Polish internet

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #59 on:** July 23, 2010, 01:09:36 AM »

Joe, Borys, and this other dude all died on me THREE times before the end. I had to do the elevator in the first level, the last little jog on the level where the ship illuminates the walkway, AND the last bit of the level where you have to wait about a minute for this door to open. And all three times I WON. On HARD.

Can't touch this.

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Author Topic: Who's ready for some ALIEN SWARM? (Read 4652 times)