Community MetaSteam | June 2019 - Microsoft does what Epican't

[Ex-User (307)]

What does the Final Fantasy 8 Remaster change from the original apart being a graphical upgrade?

I haven't seen anything about it yet, but the recent re-releases of VII and IX have both had game modifiers that were handy. Upping game speed, no encounter mode, autosaves, extra damage (to the limit break I think?), etc.

EDIT: I see 「Echo」 beat me and got the actual info lol.

 

[Tizoc]

Wonder if ff8 will get and updated localization....
Would be neat to get a nusic mod in case the aufio isnt altered or enhanced

Ninty e3 thread will go up later today but wont be unlocked until the stream starts. Kindly inform lashman if u want the chat linked to it.

 

[Exzyleph]

So Illusion (dev) fans, this just launched on Steam to absolutely no fanfare lol.


It's the censored version but a patch to uncensor it exists here: 'Koikatsu Party' introduction page
(Beware NSFW developer and Website I imagine.)

Patch also restores Story mode, I'm not sure why that was cut from Steam version but whatever.

It looks like ILLUSION removed everything school-related from that title, as well as some other childlike apparel, and that both the story mode and dating sim mode took place in a a school setting:

So either Valve balked at the prospect of players designing school students/children in an adult game or ILLUSION decided not to risk submitting that in the first place.

 

[Tizoc]

Looks like falcon age is releasing on egs. A shame since i was looking forward to a pc port but ill grab it after egscloosy since i really like the game.

 

[uraizen]

This is the PR SE is sending out.
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The remaster includes renewed character models and the following new system features:

• Battle Reinforcement: Keeps HP and ATB at maximum, allowing special skills to be activated at any time.
• No Encounters: Turn on / off battle encounters.
• Triple Speed: All scenes advance at three times the speed (excluding movies).

Additionally, the PC version offers the following additional features:

• Obtain All Items: Obtain all items, excluding some items.
• Obtain All Abilities: Learn all obtainable G.F. abilities.
• G.F. Level MAX: Max out obtainable G.F. Level.
• Gil MAX: Max out Gil.
• Magic MAX: Max out obtainable magic stock.
• Obtain All Special Skills: Learn all special skills.
• Obtain All Cards: Obtain the maximum amount of cards, excluding rare cards.

"We used some mods and made you a cheat table."

Thought there would be more, but eh.

designing school college students/children in an adult game

There, I "localized" it for them, where's my money?

 

[prudis]

and another ones for the to add to your list Mor

Outerloop Games has announced that Falcon Age will arrive on the Epic Games Store later this summer, again playable in Non VR and VR, with or without motion controllers. The title is one of the first VR titles to come to the Epic’s new store and will be playable with the Oculus Rift, Rift S, HTC Vive, and Valve Index. The game will also be coming to PC with new content including a new combat and balance pass, bird skins, and overall quality of life improvements.

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CastleStorm II is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Epic Games store!

Aim your catapults! Command your troops! Bloody the battlefield! Gaming’s most charming genre mashup returns, leveling up everything you loved in the original with Unreal 4-powered ruthless destruction. A whole new metagame of strategic conquest adds turn-based tactical intrigue to mix. Dominate six distinct story-driven campaigns – even PvP and co-op multiplayer modes – as you plot your path to triumph. That is, if you can earn it through chaotic carnage and delightful devastation.

 

[Ex-User (307)]

"We used some mods and made you a cheat table."

Thought there would be more, but eh.

(I'm a sucker for these mods because you can use them and still get the platinum trophies on PS4)

 

[Deku]

This is the PR SE is sending out.
================

The remaster includes renewed character models and the following new system features:

• Battle Reinforcement: Keeps HP and ATB at maximum, allowing special skills to be activated at any time.
• No Encounters: Turn on / off battle encounters.
• Triple Speed: All scenes advance at three times the speed (excluding movies).

Additionally, the PC version offers the following additional features:

• Obtain All Items: Obtain all items, excluding some items.
• Obtain All Abilities: Learn all obtainable G.F. abilities.
• G.F. Level MAX: Max out obtainable G.F. Level.
• Gil MAX: Max out Gil.
• Magic MAX: Max out obtainable magic stock.
• Obtain All Special Skills: Learn all special skills.
• Obtain All Cards: Obtain the maximum amount of cards, excluding rare cards.

I can't see that there is any improvements from the 2013 release of FF8.
There is a Fast forward mode. There is a always Full HP and ATB, Limit Break always available. Almost all the additional PC features are there too. The graphical enhancement can be done through modding, (I think).

Have they announced how they will release this remaster? As a paid dlc, or as a new game? Or that the 2013 release will be updated for free?

 

[Kvik]

prudis thanks for making all the release threads! I had to go back 5 pages to read all about the games I wanted to follow, lol.

Kudos.

 

[uraizen]

(I'm a sucker for these mods because you can use them and still get the platinum trophies on PS4)

But it says "the PC version offers the following additional features," so probably not this time.

 

[Ex-User (307)]

But it says "the PC version offers the following additional features," so probably not this time.

I'm fairly certain things like Gil Max have been in other re-releases and locked you out of trophies. But the no encounters, 2x/3x speed and always topped off HP will be there, and those don't lock you out.

 

[Le Pertti]

It's kind of funny, if it wasn't so horribly sad, that Shenmue turned out to be the worst example of egs shit. It was kick-started, steam was promised and then pulled AND then it won't even come to steam at all OR won't refund.(as it seems) At least phoenix point said they would later.

Yeah I hope everyone involved gets slapped by every law available because these bait and switches can't be legal. At least here in EU.

 

[Arsene]

and another ones for the to add to your list Mor

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VR games going EGS exclusive is the dumbest thing ive seen a dev do yet.

 

[Tizoc]

VR games going EGS exclusive is the dumbest thing ive seen a dev do yet.

Falcon age isnt a vr game as even on ps4 it can be played without vr.

 

[Pixieking]

VR games going EGS exclusive is the dumbest thing ive seen a dev do yet.

At this point, for anything not from a large publisher (like Ubi), EGS exclusivity is "We want to be guaranteed to make money from this game and we can't be confident it'll a) be received well and/or b) sell well. So, actually, for VR games it makes a ton of sense, especially if it's timed exclusivity and it goes onto Steam in a year (or 6 months).

 

[Ge0force]

Very sad that Zen Studio is in bed with Epic again. I've enjoyed Pinball FX very much, but Zen is on my blacklist from now on.

 

[Tizoc]

Buy RAD from the Humble Store

RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice. Playing as a teenage protagonist, you must venture into the Fallow — an ever-changing, radioactive wasteland filled with unknown and unspeakable creatures. But humanity’s...

www.humblebundle.com

 

[Eila]

Those FFVIII models brand new? They look out of a PSP game. Though I guess they can't got too crazy, with the ugly low poly/res backgrounds.

 

[texhnolyze]

Those FFVIII models brand new? They look out of a PSP game. Though I guess they can't got too crazy, with the ugly low poly/res backgrounds.

Yeah, it was underwhelming for me too. I couldn't really tell the graphical upgrade until people posted some comparisons. Yeah, character models got an upgrade but if the rest of the game looks ugly it'll be still an ugly game.

 

[fantomena]

Im thankful for MS, Phil and the game pass team for saving me from the Epic Store hellhole.

Also, still looking for a way to refund Shenmue 3. Anyone knows how? Maybe Im gonna contact the Norwegian consumer bureau for this.

Edit:

Saw this:

Fuck these assholes. Scumbags.

 

[KainXVIII]

More free EGS games, nice! And (fuck MS+Phil) Game Pass PC still is not available in Russia And no sign of BC on PC, MS moved all team on project Scarlet, damn.
Love FF8 Remaster
I hope there will be restored special effects that was missing from PC version, PS1 music (without mods), enhanced FMVs from old PC version (but not from PC version from 2013 lol), analog controls and vibration support..Too bad that framerate still capped to 15 in battles, yikes.

 

[Milena]

Thankfully there are still many interesting games that managed to escape/refuse Epic's advances.

I've added quite a few to my wishlist

Anyway, Ubisoft's conference was so dull that I dozed off a couple of times. Every trailer I was like "ok, hopefully something interesting" and nope. Everything was Tom Clancy's something. Roller Champions looked kinda interesting and Gods & Monsters might be good, but still meh overall

 

[「Echo」]

It looks like ILLUSION removed everything school-related from that title, as well as some other childlike apparel, and that both the story mode and dating sim mode took place in a a school setting:

So either Valve balked at the prospect of players designing school students/children in an adult game or ILLUSION decided not to risk submitting that in the first place.

o-oh, now I see why it got cut down so much.

Ah well. Illlusion gonna Illusion.

 

[Hektor]

 

[Eferis]

The Avengers game looks like GAAS crap and seeing Eidos (and crystal dynamics too) wasted on this thing makes me sick.

Fuck squeenix.

I'm rarely this disappointed by a game reveal.

 

[Milena]

The Avengers game looks like GAAS crap and seeing Eidos wasted on this thing makes me sick.

Fuck squeenix.

I'm rarely this disappointed by a game reveal.

Yep, I kinda hope it tanks and dies a quick death, so that Deus Ex can live again.

 

[texhnolyze]

And that Avengers game is supposed to release more heroes and regions as post-launch content, for free.

I'm getting Anthem flashbacks here.

 

[Arsene]

Yep, I kinda hope it tanks and dies a quick death, so that Deus Ex can live again.

Eidos would probably close down if this game bombed hard.

 

[Milena]

Eidos would probably close down if this game bombed hard.

At least I hope that Square won't waste Eidos with the GaaS updates. Surely there's a B team in place to handle the additional content, right?

 

[Tizoc]

Community - Nintendo Direct E3 2019 | Last Yahoo for Chivalry

Thread will be unlocked once the stream starts.

 

[Mivey]

And, for a bit of a laugh, the usual suspects. (4 images)

People calling this out as racist (no matter where ) are out of their minds. There is no aggression here, no victims. Both "sides" here are being nice to each other, she clearly appreciates the fan art too.

I get that there are tropes against Asian women, but that doesn't mean that any situation that remotely matches them is per-se evil. You have someone that is super passionate about a project and expressed that (while clearly being a bit nervous being on stage), and that genuinely connected with some people. End of story. It's really a sign of our times that everything needs to be black or white. No nuance allowed.

 

[Tizoc]

 

[Deleted member 113]

I mentioned it before, but since it was during an E3 conference, and a lot of people surely missed it, I'm posting again (sorry):


Locomalito, the indie developer responsible for games such as Maldita Castilla, Super Hydorah, and more, just released another fun, free, retro game:

Darkula — Locomalito

A score-oriented, single-screen game in the spirit of an arcade game from 1983 Run around, jump and use ladders to collect all the light bulbs in each level. Chain shining light bulbs consecutively to earn a growing bonus. Be fast, don'…

www.locomalito.com

 

[Stone Ocean]

Square saved E3 for me. Fucking Romancing SaGa 3 officially in english man.

Plus an actual gameplay walkthrough at E3? HOW INNOVATIVE

 

[Alexandros]

Well, I just got review code for Octopath Traveler so I'll let you all know of my thoughts soon enough. My curiosity is peaked, it seems like opinions are split.

 

[Tizoc]

Kickstarter went up recently and it is already past 50% =3

 

[Ge0force]

Well, I just got review code for Octopath Traveler so I'll let you all know of my thoughts soon enough. My curiosity is peaked, it seems like opinions are split.

Looking forward to it!

 

[Le Pertti]

YouTube is unwatchable right now. So looked into YouTube vanced but I'm scared.XD

Which ad block app works best from play store?

 

[Stone Ocean]

Kickstarter went up recently and it is already past 50% =3

This game is so cute that it actually physically hurts me from d'awwwing

Cute birbs are my secondary weakness.

 

[lazerfox]

Kickstarter went up recently and it is already past 50% =3

Controls looks a bit floaty but I'm interested.
I always thought it was weird that we never got a Tony Hawk knock off on steam. There surely must be a big enough audience for a arcade skateboarding game.

Looks like backers will get a steam copy

 

[Mivey]

Looks like backers will get a steam copy

Or will they?

Spoiler

 

[prudis]

Looks like backers will get a steam copy

well the dev has been pretty por egs , anti steam for a while so be warry

 

[derExperte]

apparently KH3 will be egsclusive

Bullet dodged. For now.

 

[MonthOLDpickle]

Update for Terraria *I die

• Terraria: Journey’s End will include over 800 new items for players to find or craft!
• Terraria: Journey’s End adds new foes to defeat and challenges to overcome as you seek fortune and glory.
• Terraria: Journey’s End will see a full revamp of world generation – including overall improvements and a handful of new mini-biomes to explore.
• Quality of Life improvements abound in Terraria: Journey’s End! From Block Swap to the Void Vault, these will ensure that the player spends more time doing what they enjoy most – and having more fun at the same time.
• Terraria: Journey’s End will see the addition of an in-game Bestiary. As players defeat higher numbers of any given foe, they will learn more about them – from key statistics to even what each foe can drop as loot!
• Terraria: Journey’s End will bring the hallowed game of Golf to Terraria. Golf? That’s right, Golf. Trust us, it is insanely fun – so get your golf skills up to par now!
• Terraria: Journey’s End will add an all new difficulty mode. Beyond the existing Expert Mode, this is intended to be a true challenge for the most experienced and skilled Terrarians – a true gauntlet for the best of the best. Will your gaming skills and creativity be up to the task?
• Terraria: Journey's End adds in all new and enhanced weather effects.

 

[Tizoc]

Update for Terraria dies

• Terraria: Journey’s End will include over 800 new items for players to find or craft!
• Terraria: Journey’s End adds new foes to defeat and challenges to overcome as you seek fortune and glory.
• Terraria: Journey’s End will see a full revamp of world generation – including overall improvements and a handful of new mini-biomes to explore.
• Quality of Life improvements abound in Terraria: Journey’s End! From Block Swap to the Void Vault, these will ensure that the player spends more time doing what they enjoy most – and having more fun at the same time.
• Terraria: Journey’s End will see the addition of an in-game Bestiary. As players defeat higher numbers of any given foe, they will learn more about them – from key statistics to even what each foe can drop as loot!
• Terraria: Journey’s End will bring the hallowed game of Golf to Terraria. Golf? That’s right, Golf. Trust us, it is insanely fun – so get your golf skills up to par now!
• Terraria: Journey’s End will add an all new difficulty mode. Beyond the existing Expert Mode, this is intended to be a true challenge for the most experienced and skilled Terrarians – a true gauntlet for the best of the best. Will your gaming skills and creativity be up to the task?
• Terraria: Journey's End adds in all new and enhanced weather effects.

Eh?

 

[derExperte]

 

[Le Pertti]

Ok so did get YouTube vanced and wow not only does it block ads but pic in pic is great but what's awesome is default 2x Speed!

 

[MonthOLDpickle]

Eh?

New update soooooon!

 

[Arkanius]

I subscribed to Gamepass yesterday.
The new store is very cool. Managed to download Metro and ANZU

ANZU worked flawlessly but Metro is buggy as fuck. I can't save my settings. Did they even test this version?

 

[lashman]

Tizoc i added the chat room for the ninty direct and linked it to the thread