My Idols Nazi Cosplay can't be this cuteThat image is something else ...
My Idols Nazi Cosplay can't be this cuteThat image is something else ...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kuiper/idol-manager/posts/3257374
(on July 27) Clarifying the situation with the Steam release's age rating
In our previous update post earlier this month, we took the time to clarify some things regarding the intended age appropriateness of certain aspects of the game's content, with the most important point being that our intention was for Idol Manager's content to be consistent with what would receive a "Mature" rating from a ratings board like ESRB, who classifies "Mature" content as being "generally suitable for ages 17 and up."
It was not our intention to release Idol Manager as a game with content equivalent to ESRB "AO" (Adults Only) 18+ rating, and we tailored the game's content with this in mind, submitting a build to Steam that was intended to be consistent with what would receive a "Mature" 17+ rating from a ratings board like ESRB, which we believed would allow it to exist on the Steam storefront much in the same way that many AAA video games with this age rating are sold.
Unfortunately, it seems that Steam came to a different conclusion, and several days ago, Steam made the decision to classify our game as "Adults Only." We realize that this is problematic in several ways: first off, it greatly limits the visibility of our game in the Steam storefront, which very disappointing for us as creators. But even more important for our backers, having the game classified as "Adults Only" on Steam means that it is unavailable in certain regions, including China and Germany. (Steam region-blocks all "adult only" games in certain regions, which means that people in these regions are unable to even view the game's Steam page.)
In the days since this has happened, we have have done our utmost to comply with Steam's policies surrounding this, and our publisher has submitted the game to Steam for re-review. We're hopeful that once the review is complete, Steam will correctly re-classify our game's age rating.
Unfortunately, because this issue only came up last week, Steam's re-review of the game will not be finished until several days from now, meaning that for the moment, Steam continues to label the game as "Adults Only," preventing the game from being available in certain regions.
This certainly isn't how we wanted Idol Manager's launch day to go. Nonetheless, we're hopeful that this situation will be rectified within the next few days once Steam has had a chance to review the build we've submitted.
We will announce more information as soon as we are able to do so -- as the situation is still unfolding, we're unfortunately limited in the information we can share. As such, request of our backers that you please be patient with us as we work toward a solution. We'll share more details as soon as we can.
As a reminder, we have chosen to give both Steam and itch.io keys for Idol Manager to all Kickstarter backers. If you are in one of the regions affected by the game's Steam classification, we hope that you are still able to play and enjoy the game, even if it isn't on your preferred platform for now.
I wonder why Valve would do this. Anyone pre-ordering Troy on Steam won't impulse buy it on EGS.Valve bullying devs again
Activision Blizzard employees are holding a formal walkout Wednesday, July 28, calling on leadership to improve conditions for women, particularly women of color, transgender women, nonbinary people, and other marginalized groups.
The protest event, formally known as the Activision Blizzard Walkout for Equality, will be held tomorrow virtually from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, with a live event staged at the Blizzard campus in Irvine, California from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employees unable to attend in person are asked to stop their work during these times and signal boost via social media using the hashtag #ActiBlizzWalkout. Turnout is expected to be about 50 or more in person, with many more joining virtually for the sake of covid-19 safety.
Human traffickingI cannot figure out why this is in the adult-only part of the Steam store.
That looks tight.oh the rebooted Microprose already releasing game :-O
looks quite interesting
Good guy Epic.
guy is streaming it right now Steam Community :: G'Kosh :: BroadcastThat looks tight.
Need to hear impressions.
This is a reference to a thing that actually happened, it's even the same costume lolThat image is something else ...
Oh, wild.It's only the international localization that has that squished looking font, all the footage from the JP version has been fine since the beginning.
It’s interesting how the environments in this look fantastic and richly detailed, but the character models look like they’re from a 3DS game.coming late next month
I'm always happy to see another Zelda-inspired action/adventure game, but it's hard for me to get too excited about one whose developers can't even bother to punctuate or capitalize the title correctly on its own Steam page. oh well, fingers crossed
The style looks very much like Ghibli moviescoming late next month
I'm always happy to see another Zelda-inspired action/adventure game, but it's hard for me to get too excited about one whose developers can't even bother to punctuate or capitalize the title correctly on its own Steam page. oh well, fingers crossed
I don't think I've bought a non-choice bundle since they started to release them whenever and changed the layout.I miss Tuesday Humble Bundles that actually are good
The open beta starts next week.Not sure what this is, maybe free beta for s&box by Garry Newman:
asset.party
sbox.facepunch.com
Currently, no key. Do not try now.
S&box developer Garry Newman announced the availability of beta keys for the game yesterday via Discord. Rather than giving you a Steam key, the beta will rely on an external site that will verify your Steam account based on your ID. This means the devs have absolute control over who's authorized to access the beta, so if anyone does something untoward, their access can be revoked immediately. When the beta does become available, all you'll need to do is head over to the official S&box website to gain access.
Annapurna is really great at selecting story-driven single-player indie games to publish. hoping for Stray and Artful Escape release dates
3 hours later: my budding idol agency almost went bankrupt, then it was saved by a hugely successful return single. Then I expanded too quickly, hired a lot of idols and staff without sufficient profit centers, my top idol was embroiled in a gacha scandal and then had an accident due to exhaustion, and I actually went bankrupt. A+, will play again.I just bought it, and it seems very well made so far. Surprisingly so.
First part of the tweet is not surprising as EGS is not Linux compatible, second part of the tweet is both good and bad, good because Proton keeps improving but bad because this leads into less native Linux versions from time to time. Interesting tweet, to be honest but at the same time I don't understsand why they are "throwing"proton in front of the bus like that when it's probably going to lead into more Linux adoption.
I bought some non Choice bundle since they replaced the Monthly with Choice.I don't think I've bought a non-choice bundle since they started to release them whenever and changed the layout.
Because Feral Interactive makes money by porting games, including producing ports to Linux. Less demand for ports means less money for them. I get why they'd frame it like this.First part of the tweet is not surprising as EGS is not Linux compatible, second part of the tweet is both good and bad, good because Proton keeps improving but bad because this leads into less native Linux versions from time to time. Interesting tweet, to be honest but at the same time I don't understsand why they are "throwing"proton in front of the bus like that when it's probably going to lead into more Linux adoption.
I get it too but I don't know, I just see it weird that instead of trying to talk with their partners showing the potential of Linux thanks to Proton as a bridge, they go this route.Because Feral Interactive makes money by porting games, including producing ports to Linux. Less demand for ports means less money for them. I get why they'd frame it like this.
I'm angeryCapcom still having problems issuing Great Ace Attorney keys, probably won't get fixed until tomorrow
I'm no longer angeryNuuvem gives me store credit as an apology
FWIW Gamesplanet's US site was the cheapest for me (with code TGAC10) and the key was instantly available.I'm angery
I'm no longer angery
I had an extra discount code + pre-order discount so I got it for like -25% offFWIW Gamesplanet's US site was the cheapest for me (with code TGAC10) and the key was instantly available.
Just started the game and it seems to be locked at 30fps
Not the end of the world but still sucks.
speaking of which did a few backlog thread updates (wonder if i will ever go back to the trailer thread where i have backlogged over a 1 year worth of trailers )Read some threads made by prudis
It looks great!oh the rebooted Microprose already releasing game :-O
looks quite interesting
Oh, that's not necessary. I just refer to the list every morning to see if I have missed anything, and notice that the anonymous are not there. Thanks!Yes, it's sorta intended since it's an anonymous giveaway. I can add it to the list, though.
Always love reading these threads. Thank you for the updates.speaking of which did a few backlog thread updates (wonder if i will ever go back to the trailer thread where i have backlogged over a 1 year worth of trailers )
I liked that, too! Played through it a couple years ago. Janky but enjoyable!After finishing Venetica, I'm in the mood for another middling jank from 360 era.
Thinking about playing Hydrophobia: Prophecy.
Yeah, it's a weird decision, considering that AA trilogy actually runs at 60fps. Not sure whether Chronicles is running on the same engine (Unity), though.Just started the game and it seems to be locked at 30fps