He just have to start another launcher in addition to the first launcher. What's the big deal?Scourgebringer dev
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He could have just bought it on uplay and it would be just one laucher.He just have to start another launcher in addition to the first launcher. What's the big deal?
But he likes the sleek look of the EGS launcher! And he wants to support struggling devs with 88/12 cough ignoring they get 100% on uplayHe could have just bought it on uplay and it would be just one laucher.
Bah, who cares about the customer experience.Scourgebringer dev
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Just another launcher in another launcher. Normal.He just have to start another launcher in addition to the first launcher. What's the big deal?
Could just be the original game being free on EGS on Thursday, but the wording definitely screams exclusive to me.Newest Crows Crows Crows newsletter:
Don’t you fucking do it, Pugh.
Lol, it’s possible and I hope so. It’s the same joke Bungie pulled.Feels like they're trying to gain attention then use that to announce it's not EGS exclusive.
That's the best thing to do.Let's just see and let's not get worked up
Thats what i keep telling people.Let's just see and let's not get worked up
It might not be sunshine and puppy dogs down there in Caroline, but I doubt they're running around putting out metaphorical fires over the performance just yet. Our metrics of success are probably quite a bit different than Epic's.I think Blands 3 doing 90k on Steam as a peak is great. It's the biggest Epic exclusive, it's the 3rd party game that raked in most of the 251million and it only doubled Blands 2 Steam peak.
When all other games on Epic performed worse than Blands 3, I can see the Epic Store not doing very well.
After the pathetic RDR2 deal and former exclusive games being hits on Steam, I have zero reason to care about anything Epic does or might do.Not to force my views on y'all but this is how i feel about egsclossies rumors
This is how i feel should heavily desired games go egscloosy
Dont let it stress you, just make fun of it or leave it be.
Sure, but there might be a difference between Epics metric of doing well and publisher/devs metric of doing well. If Epic thought Blands 3 did well on Epic, but 2K did not think it performed well, Epic is the loser in that.It might not be sunshine and puppy dogs down there in Caroline, but I doubt they're running around putting out metaphorical fires over the performance just yet. Our metrics of success are probably quite a bit different than Epic's.
Ubisoft was extremely happy with the pc sales of The Division 2, since it pushed a lot of people towards uPlay. Perhaps total sales weren't as good as expected on the long run, but it's very likely that Ubi signed another exclusivity contract with Epic AFTER the launch of The Division 2. And no doubt they got lots of money from Epic for doing so.The only weirdo is Ubisoft. The Ubi games that are Epic exclusive, Breakpoint and Division 2 have done so bad they had multiple fire sales and they also releases the games on Stadia which is taking 30% off, so it's not about the dev cut.
but it's very likely that Ubi signed another exclusivity contract with Epic AFTER the launch of The Division 2. And no doubt they got lots of money from Epic for doing so.
If that's true, Ubisoft probably underestimated the effect of long term visibility on Steam. While the sales during the launch windows may have been good, Ubisofts games keep selling well on Steam for many years after release. No one visits the uPlay store unless a long awaited game is being released. And while Ubi's games are in EGS' best-selling list as well, I assume these sales are more lower than they would have been on Steam.Yeah, the Ubi situation is probably due to their deal being more thorough than simple exclusivity cash ins. I honestly expect those games to just be permanently exclusive, much to Ubisoft's dismay considering their major 2019 releases heavily underperformed and they could use the extra revenue streams lol
Oh yes Breakpoint and The Division 2 being garbage surely didn't help, but it's not like being shit has stopped games from selling.while I do beleive remaining off steam isn't helping them, I do believe a major factor is that their games as of late play the same and most have a GaaS model*. Can't speak for everyone else obviously but I feel like their games as of late have become a bit soul-less. Also, fuck the way they ended the AC Odessy dlc's. they made the main character in the modern world unlikable.
*Not trying to hate on the GaaS model is just that only a few have done this well.
Unreal 3 at long last?!Newest Crows Crows Crows newsletter:
Don’t you fucking do it, Pugh.
I don't know, apparently breakpoint didn't do so well.Oh yes Breakpoint and The Division 2 being garbage surely didn't help, but it's not like being shit has stopped games from selling.
Legend Entertainment back from the dead?Unreal 3 at long last?!
Unreal 2 XMP was so fantastic. I bought the game before they made XMP free and that multiplayer was transcendent.Legend Entertainment back from the dead?
(Also, I just want to note that this EGS deal has no impact on the release of Ultra Deluxe, and does not in any way impact Ultra Deluxe’s launch plans and platforms. We’ll announce that closer to release.)
This week, The Stanley Parable is free on the Epic Games Store. We made this move even though it provided no direct or tangible benefit to us, the developers. That’s right, it was done purely out of the goodness of our hearts because we are kind and altruistic people, and all we want is to make consumers happy, no matter the cost to us personally.
It’s unprecedented for a game to just be given away for free like this, so please be sure to tell all your friends about it so that they don’t miss out on this history-making event. I don’t know what wikipedia page collects data about “most generous development studios in history,” or something along those lines, but if you happen to know where we can find that page please forward it along so that we can add ourselves to it.
Oh wait, hm. Okay, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is still coming out later this year, and that one is DEFINITELY going to cost money, so like, just promise us that you won’t get so sick of playing the original Stanley Parable that you decide to pass on Ultra Deluxe. Maybe just play a few endings of the original in order to get yourself nice and excited for Ultra Deluxe?? Look, you can do this in whatever order you want, that’s your right as the consumer. All we’re asking is that you find space in your heart for both this free Stanley Parable and the definitively NON-free Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. Hey, after how selfless and generous we were with the free version, I think you owe us something.
(Also, I just want to note that this EGS deal has no impact on the release of Ultra Deluxe, and does not in any way impact Ultra Deluxe’s launch plans and platforms. We’ll announce that closer to release.)
In between taking time to volunteer at the animal shelter and going in to read children’s books to orphans, we are still working hard on The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, and we are excited to share more with you about that later in the year. We hope you are all having a lovely spring, and please take time to remember our motto: BE UNREASONABLY ALTRUISTIC TO ONE ANOTHER!
And also please send along that wikipedia link if you find it.
well they got their money ... not like they need people to actually buy it anymore (until the 12 months are up)mewanwhile not a single word on what happened to Paranoia
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Dread Nautical
A tactical turn-based RPG with rogue-like elements, Dread Nautical combines immersive gameplay with a cartoonish — yet captivatingly eerie — tone.
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Industries of Titan - Launching April 14!
Create a sprawling industrial city, design powerful factories, and compete with other Great Houses to stake your claim to the Industries of Titan!
Totally Reliable Delivery Service - Launching April 1!
Join up to four friends and haphazardly get the job done in an interactive sandbox world. Delivery attempted, that's a Totally Reliable Delivery Service guarantee!
Diabotical
A F2P fast-paced multiplayer Arena FPS set in a colorful robot universe. Create your own Eggbot and join the community in matches in 3 different game modes and 9 maps.
Saturnalia
A Survival Horror Adventure: play as a cast of characters exploring an isolated village of ancient ritual – its labyrinthine roads will change each time you lose all your characters.
Sludge Life
SLUDGE LIFE is a first-person / open-world / vandalism-centric stroll through a polluted island full of cranky idiots and a vibe so thick you can taste it.
Among Trees
Build your cabin, explore the deep forests, and live peacefully among the trees in this beautiful survival simulator. You'll have to eat, sleep and stay warm to survive.
Control - Expansion 1 - The Foundation - Launching March 26!
Explore the roots of the Oldest House and discover strange secrets unknown even to the Bureau. The Foundation doors are open, but some things should remain buried.
Samurai Shodown (Page Coming Soon!)
Legendary warriors return to fight for the fate of the world! This brand new game features high-end visuals and gameplay, paired with faithfully reproduced mechanics and atmosphere to carry on the Samurai Shodown legacy.
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Damn sad to see Zen Studios still in bed with Epic. Don't really care about the other games.
yeah ... another Zen game ... and yet - here they are, trying to sell Operencia on steam now ... smhDamn sad to see Zen Studios still in bed with Epic. Don't really care about the other games.