Community MetaSteam | April 2021 - So NieR Yet So FAR
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Origin-Steam connectivity isn't great, but it works as one great client connecting to a mediocre one. Now Game Pass and EA Desktop integration is horrendous. That's two shit clients trying to work together and, well, it doesn't.
That sounds like the most ideal situation for me, at least. I like Game Pass and I like having it on my console and PC, but I will unsubscribe once my 3 year thing is through if I need to continue to use the Windows Store versions on PC.
yesterday we played for hours with my brother
, one cousin who jump in and a friend, we had a blast, the game is really great for co-op. so many things to doo!
the only problem, we tried convoys with one ms store player and the game crashes for all of us
This is in fact one of the points I want to talk about in my analysis, what happens with a game when the price is right.The sale certainly did something for FH4.
Hey gang! Been a minute.
Had a bit of a forum sabbatical for a few months as Smokie passed over Thanksgiving (RIP you fat fuck) and it took the wind out of my sails for a while.
Missed you guys and the great convos around these parts. Been tearing through a bunch of games since but if I had to boil it down to two highlights the easy picks would be.
It's 4X, it's Wargame, it's Grand Strat, it's RPG! It's stupid-ambitious and it's made by one guy.
Shadow marks the first time since Crusader Kings II that I recall being so blissfully engaged in the discovery process. Peeling back layer after layer, sometimes just nibbling around at the edges, sometimes putting it down altogether when it feels like understanding is simply a bridge too far (I remember having to take several cracks at CK2 before things really started falling into place).
Definitely one of those deals where learning the ropes, how everything interacts & fits together, is almost as fun playing the dang thing itself. Good thing there's a handy-dandy 350 page manual (w/ first 25 pgs. dedicated to lore) always on the ready for Alt-Tab reference.
A monument to madmen solo devs out there with uncompromising vision.
David Jaffe may have Streisand Effected Cruelty Squad into wider public consciousness, but what I discovered behind it all was a title that reached far beyond meme status as a legitimate banger underneath all the hoopla.
The more time I put into it, the more I'm realized that gonzo presentation aside, it's actually a killer tactical-lite shooter. AI is pretty brain-dead, but the speed at which you can be taken down demands thoughtful movement & positioning. Each engagement can trigger game-over in a matter of seconds, and with no mid-level saves, the further you progress the more tense it becomes. And the crazy weapon & body-augment variety make for a legit fun gameplay loop. Great replay value too in the form of hidden weapons/items/levels.
The sensory-overload presentation is certainly gonna be a love-it / hate-it affair as I don't think there's any middle ground to be found within. I think it's a freaking glorious middle-finger to toothless & sterile "AAA" (/Sterling) design philosophy. Refreshing AF.
Ah I see.
When my cat Sussi died around 2 years ago I cried and was completely broken down emotionally for around weeks and it feels like my heart has yet to be whole again. I still think about her to this day.
It takes a long time to heal, but it has yet to fully hear for me and it was around 2 years ago. I actually don't think it's gonna fully heal for me, a bit of my heart will always be gone.
Yeah, I can dig it.
Pets really are family members just like our human kin, so it can be just as emotionally impactful when they pass.
I try to remember that he was a rescue stray who's time was almost up before we got him from the shelter. He lived a happy life for years after the fact, so there's that.
Pets really are family members just like our human kin, so it can be just as emotionally impactful when they pass.
I try to remember that he was a rescue stray who's time was almost up before we got him from the shelter. He lived a happy life for years after the fact, so there's that.
In one way I am very glad that I found a new home and family for my cats when I moved to Paris, that way I will never know how when they die, I can just pretend they will live happily forever in a nice house near a nice Finnish forest.
Analysis coming later but, here you have the proof that when the game is pricing correctly, it will sell like hot cakes.
I would like to call this week "The Price is right"
I would like to call this week "The Price is right"
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Three Moves Ahead had an episode discussing Shadow Empire and they really like what it's trying to do but some parts of the way it exposes information need work and some people have issues with the late game. Worth a listen. There again, 3MA always is.
Idle Thumbs - Three Moves ahead - Episode 521 - Shadow Empire
Idle Thumbs - Three Moves ahead - Episode 521 - Shadow Empire
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Sony and Microsoft games together in the top 10. How crazy.Analysis coming later but, here you have the proof that when the game is pricing correctly, it will sell like hot cakes.
I would like to call this week "The Price is right"
Imagine showing this to anyone in, let's say, 2015.
It would have been called fake picture 101% for sure.
It's a fantastic time to be a PC gamer.Imagine showing this to anyone in, let's say, 2015.
It would have been called fake picture 101% for sure.
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Sony, Microsoft and EA.Analysis coming later but, here you have the proof that when the game is pricing correctly, it will sell like hot cakes.
I would like to call this week "The Price is right"
Don't forget the top two games being an looter shooter published by Square Enix and an EA published co-op platformer. Heck the only thing on that list that would be believable is Isaac.Imagine showing this to anyone in, let's say, 2015.
It would have been called fake picture 101% for sure.
The first few hours are the peak of the game then you get to the padding and then you get to
Nomura's fanfiction wild ride
And It Takes Two really is amazing game. Friend and i are having pure fun.
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You should start watching anime, there's lots of cool people where we live doing just that who'd gladly be friends with you so that they talk about Frieza's latest transformation power levelwish i had friends
shadowman giveaway will be happening woooo
It has ups and downs but imo the weakest parts are in the first half of the game, the game grew on me as I went on, despite the deviations from the original story.
I mean, yeah, still not used to this kind of things and that's why I always highlight them when they happen, will we see more in the future? yeah, why not, will we get used to this? most likely in the same way as we got used to seeing Atlus games such as SMT 3HD day and date.Still feels weird
Yup, that's why is so amazing, none of them were on Steam 6 years ago and now they are sharing the top 10 this week.
It really is, lovely game
Who will be first to get Super Mario uploaded to Steam and get it somehow approved for release?Only Ubisoft and Nintendo missing.
Actually I think there are high chances of Ubisoft coming back with their service (Ubisoft+?) as soon as 2021-2022 but who knows.Only Ubisoft and Nintendo missing.
It would make sense if the GamePass integration (on Xbox) deal is true, the best thing they can do is to expand their own base after 2 years of limiting it to 2 PC platforms.
I also enjoy playing Cyberpunk 2077 too. I play it in short bursts 1-2h and in past few hours of play time i didn't even use gun or had a fight, i solved quests by talking XD
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nintendo, i would imagine
I also still think financially it makes way more sense to do God of War before Bloodborne or any of the other games.
Lol, really sounds like he's lurking here. We see you, mate.
I also still think financially it makes way more sense to do God of War before Bloodborne or any of the other games.
Bwahaha that is like word for word what was said here.Lol, really sounds like he's lurking here. We see you, mate.
Interesting words from Jeff (Days Gone Director) on David Jaffes video
Talking about how expensive AAA games are getting.
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Jeff: ...for games where you have to sell 4 or 5 million copies just to break even...
David interjects: on one hardware system too...you know
Jeff: Exactly, right... although that could be changing in the future, which is a nice trend.
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So the pitch is "what if Hollow Knight, but crows"?:thinking:
not a bad pitch, tbh.
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