Community MetaSteam | August 2021 - Openness Is Its Superpower

[Parsnip]

Every now and then I think about getting 100% from Bloodstained, and now with the humble choice I think about it again.
But then I also remember that it's a huge timesink and abandon the idea.
I should however check any and all additional modes and such that they have added since launch.

 

[LEANIJA]

Real talk, the ads on Microsoft Solitaire Collection scare the living shit out of me. They're those point and click f2p mobile game ads, and they're LOUD. I used to love playing the previous version of Solitaire before they tried to monetize it.



And if you click off it, the ad pauses. It's funny.

Why play that when the original Solitaire still works perfectly

 

[rybrad]

Real talk, the ads on Microsoft Solitaire Collection scare the living shit out of me. They're those point and click f2p mobile game ads, and they're LOUD. I used to love playing the previous version of Solitaire before they tried to monetize it.



And if you click off it, the ad pauses. It's funny.

Shit like this should absolutely be illegal. Fucking with hardware settings for ads is awful.

 

[Arulan]

Come over to Linux land! The penguins are cute and cuddly.

 

[kafiend]

Shit like this should absolutely be illegal. Fucking with hardware settings for ads is awful.

Yup, my audio comes out through a DAC into some powered speakers. Thats an extra 2 volume controls that windows has no idea what they set at. Stick something on at maximum volume through the PC and I'm likely to shit myself at the noise and possibly damage expensive audio equipment.

 

[prudis]

The penguins are cute and cuddly.

 

[gabbo]

Got CoDs the only time they had sort of good discount. (I think, 2018)
Thankfully new games aren't on Steam, so I haven't had need to buy any since.

That's around 5ish bucks CAD. Was this a summer/winter sale? i wouldnt buy them for a price any higher than that and those are the four id want to buy too.

 

[Routa]

Come over to Linux land! The penguins are cute and cuddly.

No more bugs too

Damnit prudis - stole my penguindrum gifs

 

[LEANIJA]

Come over to Linux land! The penguins are cute and cuddly.

Fun fact: my screenshot is actually Solitaire running on Windows 3.11 running on DOSBox running on Manjaro.

 

[Kvik]

If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers

I love PnC games with this kind of font. Also the isometric view is gorgeous. Wishlisted.

 

[PC-tan]

Tomorrow, If you are a fan hopefully you don't miss out other wise, oh well.

 

[Spookyfriend]

Going to pause my humble choice for this month even though I do not own any of the games this month if they are not given steam key for all games.
I pause it in June also as they did not provide steam key for disjunction.

 

[Nabs]

After 100%ing Death's Door, I have decided to start up a "hard" playthrough. I'm going to try to beat the game with an umbrella as my main. I may have made a mistake.

 

[Rockin' Ranger]

New anime thread!

Anyhoo, I played the free Weekend trial of Grounded on Steam with 3 other friends over the past 3 days. I’m usually not a fan of survival crafting games…in fact, I hate most the genre but I’ll admit I had a lot of fun with this one. Is it something to play alone? Maybe…depends if you like this type of game, I’m sure you’ll find some enjoyment but this definitely shines with more people. It’s a big buggy still cuz Early Access and I’m hoping Obsidian adds something that will make enticing for people who can play alone but I’d keep my eye on this one.

 

[BoosterDuck]

 

[Routa]

How biased am I if I say Lost Heroes is the greatest game ever made

 

[yuraya]

the greatest game ever made

 

[Valdien]

 

[Alexandros]

 

[dex3108]

 

[toxicitizen]

 

[hersheyfan]

the greatest game ever made

.....

 

[thekeats1999]

Tetris for me, closely followed by Chrono Trigger

 

[ISee]

How biased am I if I say Lost Heroes is the greatest game ever made

Absolutely, Tie-Fighter is indeed the best game ever created.

 

[Li Kao]

I want to say Planescape ! But that's not a game, that's a book

 

[Le Pertti]

How this thread will be for a while!


I still stand by that Minecraft is one of the best games ever made, it's so purely a game that only could be done as a game.

 

[thekeats1999]

How this thread will be for a while!


I still stand by that Minecraft is one of the best games ever made, it's so purely a game that only could be done as a game.

Thanks.

Now I am going to spend another 100 hours digging holes.

 

[Li Kao]

I didn’t buy Death Door. I didn’t buy Grime. I did my budget until December and chose to be reasonable. I can wait. Maybe they will be on Game Pass someday, or Humble, or simply discounted in a sale.

The plan is to fight FOMO with Game Pass and spare the budget for some time. The Deck won’t buy itself and I’m also really tired of living in overdraft.

So I started Carrion and installed Last Stop.

 

[Joe Spangle]

Trials Evolution was the best game. Or Dark Souls. Or Metal Gear Solid. Or Half Life 1 & 2. Or Zelda BOTW on cemu. Or Mario 64. Or Super Mario World. Or Street Fighter 2. Or X-COM2 WOTC. Or Civilization 2. Or Final Fantasy X. Or Resident Evil 2 & 4 & 6 & 2Remake. Or Hitman 2. Or Batman Arkham Knight. Or Advance Wars. Or Red Dead Redemption 2. Or Stardew Valley. Or Goldeneye. Or Rimworld.

 

[beep boop]

Real talk, the ads on Microsoft Solitaire Collection scare the living shit out of me. They're those point and click f2p mobile game ads, and they're LOUD. I used to love playing the previous version of Solitaire before they tried to monetize it.

And if you click off it, the ad pauses. It's funny.

That's pretty fucked! Is that the one that's due on game pass?
My headphones are usually at a sensible 2-6 tops

 

[kio]

Still the king and will probably remain like that forever.

 

[beep boop]

Uh, excuse me, it's Fez. Fez is the best game. Glad that's sorted. All good now.

 

[ISee]

Tie-Fighter Evolution was the best game. Or Dark Tie-Fighter. Or Tie-Fighter Solid. Or Half-Tie-Fighter 1 & 2. Or Tie-Fighter on DOS-Box. Or Tie-Fighter 64. Or Super Tie-Fighter. Or Street Tie-Fighter 2. Or X-COM2 WOTC. Or Civilization 2. Or Final Tie-Fighter X. Or Resident Tie-Fighter 2 & 4 & 6 & 2Remake. Or Hit-Fighter 2. Or Batman Tie-Knight. Or Advance Tie-Fighter Wars. Or Tie-Redemption 2. Or Tie-Fighter Valley. Or Golden Tie-Fighter. Or Tie-Fighter world.

Unfortunately, I can only agree once with a post.



I'm overplaying the joke, but I will stop now.

 

[Joe Spangle]

Unfortunately, I can only agree once with a post.

I did really like Tie Fighter. Loved it when you got to fly as Darth Vaders wingman.

Take it youve seen this mod....

 

[ISee]

I did really like Tie Fighter. Loved it when you got to fly as Darth Vaders wingman.

Take it youve seen this mod....

Yes, thank you,
I'm even playing it from time to time.

 

[prudis]

Seems like Annapurna got quite a bunch of interesting indie teams for future projects

Outerloop (Falcon Age)


No Code (Observation , Stories Untold)


Ivy Road ( new team with Davey Wreden [The Stanley Parable , The Beginner's Guide], Karla Zimonja [Gone Home, Tacoma, Bioshock 2: Minerva's Den], and C418 [Minecraft soundtrack] )


Jessica Mak (ex-SonySantaMonica, Everyday Shooter ,Sound Shapes )

 

[lashman]

 

[Swenhir]

Glad to see The Witness inspired people to make other games like it.

 

[Wok]

 

[EdwardTivrusky]

Kredolis looks like the modern Myst i always wanted. I'll be keeping an eye on it. Could be a nice summery looking puzzle game to play over autumn/winter.

 

[prudis]

so here i am , once a gain with batch of thread updates

release timeframes:

News - Sword and Fairy 7 - releasing October 2021 in the west

Sword and Fairy 7 will launch for PC via Steam in October, publisher CubeGame and developer Softstar Entertainment announced. According to the developer, English text will be available at launch, with Japanese text to follow two-to-three months later. In China, a more specific release date of...

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News - OPUS: Echo of Starsong - coming Summer 2021

u]Echo of Starsong is a narrative puzzle adventure game.[/u]Asteroids emitting a sound known as "Starsongs" have become the center of conflict for the immense power they hold. Determined to claim asteroids of his own, a young man ventures out with a girl who can imitate starsongs, lending her...

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News - Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water - releasing October 28 on Steam/PS/Xbox/Switch

https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/fatalframe/mobw/ Koei Tecmo will release Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water in Europe) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2021, the publisher announced. Fatal Frame: Maiden of...

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News - Weird West (Devolver + ex-Arcane team Wolfeye) - coming Fall 2021

Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an immersive sim from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey. Discover a dark fantasy reimagining of the Wild West where lawmen and gunslingers share the frontier with fantastical...

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News - Blue Reflection: Second Light - releasing November 9

Blue Reflection: Second Light will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on November 9 in North America and Europe, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust announced. In Japan, the PlayStation 4 and Switch versions were already dated for release on October 21. Blue Reflection...

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delays:

News - Digimon Survive - delayed to 2022

DIGIMON SURVIVE This is a story of survival in a strange new world. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Digimon Anime, Digimon Survive presents a brand-new adventure set in a mysterious world with characters designed by Uichi Ukumo, and music by the much-acclaimed Tomoki Miyoshi. Digimon...

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News - Kena: Bridge of Spirits - delayed to September 21 (PS4/5, EGS)

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven action adventure set in a charming world rich with exploration and fast-paced combat. Players find and grow a team of tiny spirit companions called the Rot, enhancing their abilities and creating new ways to manipulate the environment. The Story Kena...

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new trailers/devlogs:

News - Recompile - releasing August 19

PREPARE FOR SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION Explore the world of Recompile in this atmospheric, single player adventure game set in the sprawling digital landscape of The Mainframe. DEVELOPER: Phigames PUBLISHER: Dear Villagers (previously known as Playdius) Whether you engage in platforming, intense...

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News - Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (Owlcat Games) - releasing September 2 (PC) , Fall 2021 (consoles)

2) Many turn based games have already devised means to alleviate this problem Automated turns Faster animation settings Resource management - Even if an encounter is relatively easier, it may still require finite resources to overcome (health, spells, durability, potions, scrolls, ect.)...

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News - Shadow Warrior 3 - announced for 2021 | E3 trailer

Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Flying Wild Hog have announced Shadow Warrior 3 for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2021. Fallen corporate shogun Lo Wang and his former employer turned nemesis turned sidekick Orochi Zilla embark on an improbable mission to recapture an ancient dragon...

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News - Age of Empires IV (Relic ent.) - releasing October 28, 2021

One of the best-selling real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the modern world. Coming Fall 2021. The acclaimed RTS franchise returns with Age of Empires 4. Experience the epic, historical battles...

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News - King's Bounty II (1C) - releasing August 24, 2021

King's Bounty 2 | The King's Bounty turn-based tactics series returns with King’s Bounty 2! In addition to the tactical depth fans expect from its combat, immerse yourself in the fantasy world of Antara with a whole new, non-linear narrative and deep RPG mechanics that give weight to your...

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launches:

|OT| - The Forgotten City (remake of a Skyrim mod) - Rome wasn't built in a groundhog day

https://www.gog.com/game/the_forgotten_city Time loop murder mystery game The Forgotten City will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 28, publisher Dear Villagers and developer Modern Storyteller announced. It will support English...

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|OT| - Omno - Follow the path of Light into the unknown

Omno whisks you away on a journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders. It’s a single-player adventure full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles to overcome. The power of a lost civilisation will carry you on an epic quest through lush forests, sun-blasted deserts, and frozen...

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News - Trilogy of Vengeance (Fuga, Tokyo Ogre Gate, Cecile) by CyberConnect2 - Fuga out now

NEXT PLAN | CyberConnect2 Montreal Studio Inc. A game celebrating the Little Tail Bronx series’ 20th anniversary, where the fates of children are thrown into chaos by the sudden flames of war. 11 children will take control of a mysterious ancient weapon to fight against an evil army and...

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|OT| - Paint the Town Red - Voxely damage

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods and featuring a massive Rogue-Lite adventure. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down...

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|OT| - The Ascent - Everything is perfect, You are free , Life is swell, Augmentation is essential, Stand back

Publisher Curve Digital and developer Neon Giant have announced science-fiction action RPG The Ascent for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2020, and the Xbox versions will support Smart Delivery. The Ascent is a solo and co-op action RPG, set on Veles, a packed...

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[Cacher]

Just saw this today, an interview excerpt from this week's Famitsu on Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water:

コーエーテクモゲームス【零　シリーズ】プロデューサー「濡鴉ノ巫女を次の作品につなげたい」 | ゲームよりどりサブカルみどりパーク

Q 零シリーズ再始動ということで反響などで続編が生まれたりするのでしょうか？ 菊地啓介「そう願っている。今回は20周年企画として提供。これを機会にたくさんのプレイヤーに遊んでいただき是非に次の作品につなげたい」 「対応ハードを増やしたのは多くのプレイヤーに遊んでいただきたいから」 現時点で続編は作ってなさそう・・・かな。

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Q 零シリーズ再始動ということで反響などで続編が生まれたりするのでしょうか？
菊地啓介「そう願っている。今回は20周年企画として提供。これを機会にたくさんのプレイヤーに遊んでいただき是非に次の作品につなげたい」

Q: Will a sequel be produced depending on the reception of this reboot?
A: Yes, we wish. This reboot is meant to be the 20th anniversary project. Through this opportunity we hope that many players will play it so that we can connect it to the next entry.

So..... buy the game!

 

[prudis]

some cool projects

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[Lashley]

so here i am , once a gain with batch of thread updates

Good Prudisbot 3000

See more

 

[Gintaro]

Just saw this today, an interview excerpt from this week's Famitsu on Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water:

コーエーテクモゲームス【零　シリーズ】プロデューサー「濡鴉ノ巫女を次の作品につなげたい」 | ゲームよりどりサブカルみどりパーク

Q 零シリーズ再始動ということで反響などで続編が生まれたりするのでしょうか？ 菊地啓介「そう願っている。今回は20周年企画として提供。これを機会にたくさんのプレイヤーに遊んでいただき是非に次の作品につなげたい」 「対応ハードを増やしたのは多くのプレイヤーに遊んでいただきたいから」 現時点で続編は作ってなさそう・・・かな。

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So..... buy the game!

Hopefully if a sequel happens it will be multiplatform too. Not sure about this since Nintendo still owns part of the IP.

 

[Cacher]

Hopefully if a sequel happens it will be multiplatform too. Not sure about this since Nintendo still owns part of the IP.

Actually I did not translate the next line

対応ハードを増やしたのは多くのプレイヤーに遊んでいただきたいから

As we hope that more people are able to play it, we increased the supported hardware

So it should be safe to believe that if a sequel does happen, it will be a multiplat release.

 

[lashman]

So it should be safe to believe that if a sequel does happen, it will be a multiplat release.

RELEASE ALL THE PREVIOUS ONES ON PC AS WELL, YOU COWARDS!!!

 

[prudis]

gog/itch-exclusive

Doki Doki Gravity Dive will be released August 17th on https://www.gog.com and https://www.itch.io.

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few recent releases:

PS1-era bullethellvania

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speedrunning DPS set in Balinese underworld

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weirdass clowny platformer

NSFW

 

[Stone Ocean]

Just saw this today, an interview excerpt from this week's Famitsu on Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water:

コーエーテクモゲームス【零　シリーズ】プロデューサー「濡鴉ノ巫女を次の作品につなげたい」 | ゲームよりどりサブカルみどりパーク

Q 零シリーズ再始動ということで反響などで続編が生まれたりするのでしょうか？ 菊地啓介「そう願っている。今回は20周年企画として提供。これを機会にたくさんのプレイヤーに遊んでいただき是非に次の作品につなげたい」 「対応ハードを増やしたのは多くのプレイヤーに遊んでいただきたいから」 現時点で続編は作ってなさそう・・・かな。

ryokutya2089.com

So..... buy the game!

If KT keeps the regional pricing they're doing in my region right now, you bet imma buy it

 

[Wok]

Hmmm.... It looks like there won't be any Steam key for ENCODYA.

I don't understand how it went from:

• a request to have an option between Steam and GOG, i.e. to remove the GOG exclusivity,

to:

• a request to have no other option than Steam, i.e. to enforce the Steam exclusivity.