Hang on. That exclusivity patch thing is actually real?!? I thought you guys were just joking around before.
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yup, it's real
World of Goo is getting updated and going free on the Epic Store
The classic puzzle game, with updated graphics and other improvements, is the next Epic freebie.
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Hang on. That exclusivity patch thing is actually real?!? I thought you guys were just joking around before.
Well to be fair they're probably using Fortnite's exclusive state of the art patching tools. Not their fault when Steam isn't providing that
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection [Steam CD Key] for PC - Buy now
Is anyone able to use a VPN to log in from Japan at least and see if it would give you the JP ver. of the collection?
Is anyone able to use a VPN to log in from Japan at least and see if it would give you the JP ver. of the collection?
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Well to be fair they're probably using Fortnite's exclusive state of the art patching tools. Not their fault when Steam isn't providing that
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Anniversary Collection Arcade Classics JP · SubID: 358787
Looking more into this, I don't see any kind of restriction on ACTIVATION, so I guess the key could be redeemed from any region? Only thing it restricts are trading/gifting and purchasing.
Looking more into this, I don't see any kind of restriction on ACTIVATION, so I guess the key could be redeemed from any region? Only thing it restricts are trading/gifting and purchasing.
yup, it's real
World of Goo is getting updated and going free on the Epic Store
The classic puzzle game, with updated graphics and other improvements, is the next Epic freebie.
Oh FFS really??!
Every time I think there's a bottom to this shitty saga...
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yeah, it should activate just fine if you can get your hands on that key
tbh it looks more a case of epic moneyhatting their new game ...
but also wanting to give away World of Goo ... but they told them to maybe patch it since the PC version is ancient now ... and since they're paying them for the "free" giveaway - the patch is timed exclusive as well
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If you manage to get a key for the Japanese edition, please let me know where you got it, I would like to have both versions of the games.
Wouldn't be surprised if part of this work was already done along with the Switch port and they were looking at updating the PC version to help promote their new game. Then Epic gets involved.
I'm probably stupid and that's just not how this shit works though.
I'm probably stupid and that's just not how this shit works though.
Valid point, game is getting positive reviews not because of the game itself, it is not even given away for free on Steam. Where's the outrage? Will Valve flag this too? Hmhm.
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no, no ... i'm pretty sure you're right on the money tbh ... wouldn't be the first time epic did this (Journey was going to come to PC anyway ... and then epic stepped in ... same with all the David Cage dreck)
Valid point, game is getting positive reviews not because of the game itself, it is not even given away for free on Steam. Where's the outrage? Will Valve flag this too? Hmhm.
of course not, lol
That sounds really cool! I like Fire Emblem so this probably is the closest way to play something like it on Steam.
yup, it's real
World of Goo is getting updated and going free on the Epic Store
The classic puzzle game, with updated graphics and other improvements, is the next Epic freebie.
I wouldn't be surprised if Borderlands 3 gets exclusive DLC - even something like a unique gun or unique skin. Or maybe the DLC will be 6 months exclusive as well.
Valid point, game is getting positive reviews not because of the game itself, it is not even given away for free on Steam. Where's the outrage? Will Valve flag this too? Hmhm.
Metro Exodus did get too I think. (Positive reviews with fuck epic)
No outcry somehow from the usuals.
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Valid point, game is getting positive reviews not because of the game itself, it is not even given away for free on Steam. Where's the outrage? Will Valve flag this too? Hmhm.
What is it? The tweet isn't showing up for me.
Edit: Oh, it's a reddit link. It's banned here.
Yeah while I don't mind the positive reviews Unity got in this example, doesn't that harm the validity of its reviews strictly as a tool to evaluate the game's quality? At least going by some people's logic
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it's this:
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lemme know if you manage to find any, thanks
I'm itching for that Sega PC news... E3 needs to come around already.
Fingers crossed for Persona and Yakuza 3-6 at E3. But god I hope SEGA doesn’t sell out to Epic. They’re my favorite publisher by far, if Persona comes to PC and went Epic exclusive I’d probably die.
Imagine getting dates for Yakuza releases all at once, that'd be awesome.
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i'm still hoping they'll port both the zombie one, and the ancient Japan one
There were 2 of them set in ancient Japan right? Would be great to have them!
Epic must have raised an entire department that's looking for new ways to frustrate Steam users. That department keeps delivering.
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Since we are hoping for Yakuza spin-offs to release on Steam, why not the PSP titles as well? 
The ancient japan one never got a translation anywhere I think, so that's probably not gonna happen anytime soon
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Naaah. Their "edgy" moves by now just seem laughable.
Seriously, just laugh at them, and move on. There are so many worthwhile games, and worthwhile developers, releasing every single day on Steam, GOG, itch.io, and others, it really seems pointless to "cry" about not getting a game or two.
I barely have time to play the games I want, let alone losing my time and cool over the EGS.
If these developers don't want my money, I'll just spend it elsewhere.
Kenzan's plot involves child prostitution so it's a absolute no go, Ishin the second historical Yakuza spin-off is in the realm of possibility and i think i read somewhere recently they are actually thinking about localizing it now.
I think that we might see Yakuza Ishin being localized and having a western release for PS4 and PC at the same time. At least its not completely out of the realms of possibility, I think. I'll be hoping for that for sure.there were two!? damn ... now i want them even more!
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If they're going to put in the effort, I hope it gets the Kiwami treatment with the new engine
Yakuza 6 is the only one that matters!
Too bad about with the price they set Kiwami 2 at, I won't be able to afford 6.
After 6 they can release the FOTNS one.
Too bad about with the price they set Kiwami 2 at, I won't be able to afford 6.
After 6 they can release the FOTNS one.
Seems odd Epic would pay for an exclusive patch for an 11 year old game.
Part of that wouldn't surprise me, but is there really all that much that can be done to world of goo at this point besides resolution related work?
The idea of an exclusive patch on pc is pretty galling. Epic really going for broke on breaking new ground on ruining the landscape of pc gaming
Ishin uses a modified version of the engine used in Y5, so I think that if anything, it will be a remaster like 3/4/5. I would be happy with that.
And that's why their next game is most likely part of deal too.
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fucking hell, Bernardo! O_O
i'd say it's a part of the deal ... like, their new game will almost definitely be exclusive ... and since they're already doing that, epic wanted to give away World of Goo for "free" but since the port is ancient - they probably asked if they could maybe update it a little bit
either that or Tomorrow Corp were already planning to update World of Goo on their own (maybe as a promotion for their new game since they all take place in the same universe) and epic just stepped in, gave them a big bag of money but said they have to make the update exclusive as well
it was probably the latter tbh
at this point - i'd say 99% certain
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