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I didn't know Tales of Symphonia had a book.i fucking swear ... NO ONE reads ToS ..............
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There is a manga for Tales of Symphonia
Tales of Symphonia
With the depletion of the life force of the world of Sylvarant, a chosen of legend rises to regenerate the dwindling mana. Lloyd Irving travels with his friend and the chosen Colette Brunel, along with the schoolteacher Raine, her younger brother and whiz kid, Genis Sage, and the enigmatic...
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You're a photographer, yes? Can't you setup one of your cameras to take a timed sequence of shots giving a sort of flick-book effect?
That'd be neat.
lashman Tales of Symphonia is a game not a book you big silly.
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yeah, it's happening ... this time for real
and InquisitorAles said there's gonna be even more surprises soon ... apparently
I've been meaning to try out more moving pictures so I should try for an avatar.
So people who own Seven: The Days Long Gone get a free upgrade to Enhanced Edition with extra content?
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Steam :: Seven: Enhanced Edition :: Seven: Enhanced Edition premiere date announced!
Hello Thieves, We know that you’re excited to dive into the new story behind Drowned Past extension. We are happy to announce that the extension is going to be available from March 26th 2019. However, it’s not just going to be a release of an add-on. Instead, we are going to launch the brand new...
Am I reading that right?
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yeah, sounds like itSo people who own Seven: The Days Long Gone get a free upgrade to Enhanced Edition with extra content?
Steam :: Seven: Enhanced Edition :: Seven: Enhanced Edition premiere date announced!
Hello Thieves, We know that you’re excited to dive into the new story behind Drowned Past extension. We are happy to announce that the extension is going to be available from March 26th 2019. However, it’s not just going to be a release of an add-on. Instead, we are going to launch the brand new...
Am I reading that right?
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Yeah, that's correct.So people who own Seven: The Days Long Gone get a free upgrade to Enhanced Edition with extra content?
Steam :: Seven: Enhanced Edition :: Seven: Enhanced Edition premiere date announced!
Hello Thieves, We know that you’re excited to dive into the new story behind Drowned Past extension. We are happy to announce that the extension is going to be available from March 26th 2019. However, it’s not just going to be a release of an add-on. Instead, we are going to launch the brand new...
Am I reading that right?
They previously announced they were releasing a free expansion.
It seems they changed their plans, and instead are re-branding the game as a new "Enhanced Edition", which features the game + the previously announced expansion, and previous owners get it for free.
It's pretty much the same thing, but by re-branding the game, they probably expect to get some newly added awareness for the game.
It needs awareness. I typically steer clear of stealth type games, I didn't give it a second look. But I got it from the monthly and yeah its pretty freaking great.
BATTLETOADS ON STEAM?!?!??!yeah, it's happening ... this time for real
and InquisitorAles said there's gonna be even more surprises soon ... apparently
RARE CLASSIC COLLECTION ON STEAM?!?!?!??!
FORZA HORIZON ON STEAM?!?!??!?!?!?
LET ME DREEEEEEEAAAAAM
I don't need all my games on Steam, but I am concerned about Microsofts efforts to keep pushing pc games locked in an encrypted container. Halo MCC will convince many people to spend money on UWP after all, which may have severe consequences for the future of pc gaming.there's no way in hell Forza will ever be on steam ... sadly
As someone who's currently enjoying the Belzebub mod for Diablo, that makes me sad.
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Since I'm still using Windows 7, and have no intentions of upgrading my OS, even if I wanted, I can't use the Windows 10 store.
But, as someone who used the GFW Live Store, and had plenty of problems using, and re-downloading my purchases, even if I had Windows 10, I doubt I would use the store. Microsoft's policies for the PC always end up being very short-lived, and I don't want to spend my money, and stop being able to play my purchased games in a year or two, like it happened with previous efforts.
Above it all, I really never cared for the Halo series. My brother was crazy about it, and made me play a few games in co-op, and they never clicked with me.
If anything, I would like to play Crackdown 3, and the Rare Replay Collection.
But, as someone who used the GFW Live Store, and had plenty of problems using, and re-downloading my purchases, even if I had Windows 10, I doubt I would use the store. Microsoft's policies for the PC always end up being very short-lived, and I don't want to spend my money, and stop being able to play my purchased games in a year or two, like it happened with previous efforts.
Above it all, I really never cared for the Halo series. My brother was crazy about it, and made me play a few games in co-op, and they never clicked with me.
If anything, I would like to play Crackdown 3, and the Rare Replay Collection.
Meh VG247 has been a garbage site for years
Someone make me an animated Mega Man avatar
Quick google search :V
BTW bruh, read this if you haven't yet, must read for any megaman fan
Mega Man Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology
Mega Man is the newest smash-hit video-game based comic series from Archie Comics! Capcom's best-selling video game saga leaps to life on the comic page as the heroic blue bomber fights to defend the world from the forces of evil in this critically acclaimed ongoing series! When that malicious...
www.comixology.com
This is about as best as my lazy brain could express this.
Here's the thing that these Indie developers need to realize in regards to Steam and the PC gaming scene in general
1- If you want to sell your game to an actual audience, If GOG nor Epic are willing to sell your game, but Steam does, be a little grateful that you even got OK-ed.
Because your only other alternative is to sell the game on your own website via Humble Widget or another method.
Itch.io? Bless them, they deserve credit, but your lanky ass KNOWS the real big bucks are from Steam, and that's part of why you even approached any of these stores in the first place. Itch.io is fine to host your game, but you know where the money comes from.
2- Visibility? Your game could be shown to 10,000 users who the dumb algorithm managed to actually realize are users that have an interest in Indie games, but if only under 10% of them Wishlist your game (let alone BUY your game straight up), then that should tell you something about your game: At the least it is a curiosity, at worst it is something those remaining users won't miss out on anything by not getting your game.
You'll want to CATCH the attention of the average Steam user if your game even lucks out to show up on their feed or que; a flashy looking screenshot of an attack or even a lovely looking screenshot can raise interest in your game. Same goes for the banner. If you're lucky enough that the user watches your game's trailer, then you better make sure it shows some good gameplay, and not the usual same stuff you could find in a dozen other indie games. Maybe even an animating background for the stages could raise interest in your game.
Simply put, it's not only the DESIGN of your game, it's how YOU promote it, because it's not Valve's job to promote your game if you're not gonna do enough effort to entice the consumer to even give a 2nd glance to your game.
2b- Even if your game is basic and simple in the gameplay department, a catchy visual design can go a long way; colorful backgrounds/setting, or animations that give a more atmospheric feel can help raise interest and awareness of your game. You want the average Steam user to WANT to get your game, and if you manage to wow their eyes on first glance, who knows you may even get a day 1 sale that way.
3- Don't rely on just Steam; seek out known Youtubers or Streamers, ones with credibility and ask if they'd be willing to play and review your game. If their impression of your game is negative, or lukewarm, then take note of EVERY point they mention so you can improve your game. Even if your game looks basic as all hell, you can work to improve it even further. There's no shame in going in Early Access, because one major purpose of it is to take in feedback and improve upon your game.
These are the kind of feedback you'll need to further let your game get exposure if it's positive, and if negative let you strive to improve it as much as possible.
4- The thing that you need to get into your skull is that you are now putting out your (dream) game in a market that is SATURATED with other small dev's (dream) games. Even if your game is observed, there's no guarantee it'll be bought instantly or in the long run by your average steam user; Games can be removed from Wishlists, if someone finds a game similar if not better to yours, what reason would they need for your game if they get their fix from that alternative?
Here's the thing that these Indie developers need to realize in regards to Steam and the PC gaming scene in general
1- If you want to sell your game to an actual audience, If GOG nor Epic are willing to sell your game, but Steam does, be a little grateful that you even got OK-ed.
Because your only other alternative is to sell the game on your own website via Humble Widget or another method.
Itch.io? Bless them, they deserve credit, but your lanky ass KNOWS the real big bucks are from Steam, and that's part of why you even approached any of these stores in the first place. Itch.io is fine to host your game, but you know where the money comes from.
2- Visibility? Your game could be shown to 10,000 users who the dumb algorithm managed to actually realize are users that have an interest in Indie games, but if only under 10% of them Wishlist your game (let alone BUY your game straight up), then that should tell you something about your game: At the least it is a curiosity, at worst it is something those remaining users won't miss out on anything by not getting your game.
You'll want to CATCH the attention of the average Steam user if your game even lucks out to show up on their feed or que; a flashy looking screenshot of an attack or even a lovely looking screenshot can raise interest in your game. Same goes for the banner. If you're lucky enough that the user watches your game's trailer, then you better make sure it shows some good gameplay, and not the usual same stuff you could find in a dozen other indie games. Maybe even an animating background for the stages could raise interest in your game.
Simply put, it's not only the DESIGN of your game, it's how YOU promote it, because it's not Valve's job to promote your game if you're not gonna do enough effort to entice the consumer to even give a 2nd glance to your game.
2b- Even if your game is basic and simple in the gameplay department, a catchy visual design can go a long way; colorful backgrounds/setting, or animations that give a more atmospheric feel can help raise interest and awareness of your game. You want the average Steam user to WANT to get your game, and if you manage to wow their eyes on first glance, who knows you may even get a day 1 sale that way.
3- Don't rely on just Steam; seek out known Youtubers or Streamers, ones with credibility and ask if they'd be willing to play and review your game. If their impression of your game is negative, or lukewarm, then take note of EVERY point they mention so you can improve your game. Even if your game looks basic as all hell, you can work to improve it even further. There's no shame in going in Early Access, because one major purpose of it is to take in feedback and improve upon your game.
These are the kind of feedback you'll need to further let your game get exposure if it's positive, and if negative let you strive to improve it as much as possible.
4- The thing that you need to get into your skull is that you are now putting out your (dream) game in a market that is SATURATED with other small dev's (dream) games. Even if your game is observed, there's no guarantee it'll be bought instantly or in the long run by your average steam user; Games can be removed from Wishlists, if someone finds a game similar if not better to yours, what reason would they need for your game if they get their fix from that alternative?
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Jim continues being a prat to no one's surprise:
The Netflix comparison towards the end of the video is the dumbest shit I've ever heard.
The Netflix comparison towards the end of the video is the dumbest shit I've ever heard.
This is part of the reason I made my prior post :V
Now if only Jim could be arsed to do Jimpressions about the dozens of games these poor indies release on Steam, maybe JUST MAYBE, they'd get the publicity they need. Of course those kinds of games don't appeal to Jim's crowd, so why should he even bother.
I'm being passive aggressive, so let me rephrase that:
Jim should put as much effort into reviewing these indie games on Steam as he does his other work, and if he IS actually doing it, then that's great, but it reveals something: Not even Jim Fucking Sterling can get people to get your game, and this guy put asset swaps on the spotlight.
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OH NO YOU DON'T THQN
YOU THINK YOU CAN GIVE ME A 'CREATE YOUR OWN BUNDLE' AND THINK I'D GIVE YOU MONEY AFTER THAT RECENT SHIT YOU PULLED?
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yeah Tizoc ... that's the sad reality of this shitty market - as much as devs complain, the general populace just really, really, REALLY doesn't care about indie games all that much
and even Jim has already said it more than a few times - whenever he does a positive video about a small indie game - barely anyone watches it
and that's also the reason why no one is really writing about small games no one ever heard of either .... because no one reads those articles
people generally just REALLY don't care (sadly)
and even Jim has already said it more than a few times - whenever he does a positive video about a small indie game - barely anyone watches it
and that's also the reason why no one is really writing about small games no one ever heard of either .... because no one reads those articles
people generally just REALLY don't care (sadly)
After the free weekend of Conan Exiles I must say:
I'm impressed that this runs as good in my ancient PC I thought it would be a slideshow.
Now onto the game I don't like survival too much but here they almost made it work with a story but for me they needed to make the story more front and centre.
Something a little more gamey and not just exp bars.
I'm impressed that this runs as good in my ancient PC I thought it would be a slideshow.
Now onto the game I don't like survival too much but here they almost made it work with a story but for me they needed to make the story more front and centre.
Something a little more gamey and not just exp bars.
Yes, tomorrow MS will release a very urgent security patch specifically for 7 btw. It'll slowly become Swiss cheese (or quickly, gotta assume some shady dudes are staying quiet about major holes until then) starting next January and more and more devs including games will drop support. Godspeed to everyone not willing to move on from a decade old OS but tbh some are sounding like them loony anti-vaxxers. Or worse, late stage XP holdouts.
Oh, timely....
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...but Dr. Ian Malcom is great, unlike Jim :V
Jim is a grade A prat.
Hmm my brother has an olde laptop with Win 7, should he upgrade to Win 10? I mean he mainly uses it for videos and league of legends so I don't think he's too concerned about it :X
Ffs, the floodgates opened because back in the day the same people were trashing Steam in the ways that was then trendy, talking about how hard it is for good indies to get through Steam's curation so they made greenlight, then people only focused on the negatives of that one so they kept changing it and eventually ditched it and allowed self publishing for a small indie friendly fee. How does Epic's intent of one game a month fix any of that when there are already thousands upon thousands of good games out there to highlight? Steam is now what the people, both gamers and developers, actually asked for. But because a handful are money hatted by Epic they now think they all can get the deal so they do a complete 180? You can't both have all available great games and none of the bad games so it's best for a store to be just that, a store, not a publisher offering and vouching for their own catalogue and nothing more and then sites like theirs can do their freaking jobs and highlight worthy releases rather than waste their time on such shitty articles. It's like the days of the Wii all over again where they ignored great software on it and then still made trendy hot takes about the shovelware attempts at Wii Sports clones and mini games. Games press just never does their freaking job, it's always about trends and hot topics and whatever, since the magazine days and in this age of influencers.
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And there it is: confirmation of what we all feared...
Even mods on Era are stepping up to bat for Epic. Mods which btw, I have never seen in any relevant PC thread...
MetaCouncil just got 2 days of GhostTrick exclusivity! lashman at it again, huhEven mods on Era are stepping up to bat for Epic. Mods which btw, I have never seen in any relevant PC thread...
Let's keep Era public behind-their-back talk here to a minimum though, there's plenty of non-pointless stuff we can talk about here!
Yeah, i had a quick look a little while ago as i hadn't been over there for a day or so and yeah, that thread was about what i expected. I'm not looking for an echo chamber but it's nice not to have the same circular 'discussion' going on over here. Keep up the good work PC Gaming Era, i know i don't have it in me at the moment especially when the core of people's distain for EGS' shenanigans is being ignored.
I'd rather bite into my own wiener than visit a topic that mixes epicstore shenanigans with Jim Stanton.
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In other news, DMCV is incredible, buy it.
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In other news, DMCV is incredible, buy it.
It's one of the unfortunate downsides to a lack of curation. Honestly though, Steam's problems are so minuscule compared to other gaming platforms. It's why it's hard to take this video seriously, especially with that clickbait title.
Yeah it's sad. But I'm pretty sure that these mods aren't pc gamers, just like most other EGS defenders. And Jim as well.Even mods on Era are stepping up to bat for Epic. Mods which btw, I have never seen in any relevant PC thread...
True. I just thought it was weird. I tried to call this person out but got ignored.MetaCouncil just got 2 days of GhostTrick exclusivity! lashman at it again, huh
Let's keep Era public behind-their-back talk here to a minimum though, there's plenty of non-pointless stuff we can talk about here!
Screw Steam (The Jimquisition)
And this post is why those Steam flaws you listed at the end will never change. Steam has been around for over a decade, yet they haven't figured out how to lower the amount of trash or to prevent "problematic" games from appearing on the platform. Despite this failure, any time someone brings...
www.resetera.com
It's been said a million times but it's always... i dunno, annoying(?) to see people who otherwise wouldn't give a crap about PC market to just suddenly burst into hot topics and proclaim their hopes and dreams for Epic to start dominating.
I thought especially mods would be above that behavior... Alas. As you say, on to happier things...
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Alliance Alive HD looks pretty good for a 3DS game.
I really loved the 3DS as a platform. And unironically enjoyed the 3D effect in many big games, but especially Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing. I hope more 3DS games can get ported to PC as the library grows older and harder to obtain... it would be sad to lose a lot of it to oblivion. Same for the Vita library!
I wonder if the most sensible and realistic solution is to keep games on Steam's store for a set period, and then sunset them. Buyers can redownload them as often as wanted, but the ability to buy the game is removed. I'm not sure how much sales would be impacted if this window was set at five years, for example. I doubt many games keep doing big numbers after five years on Steam.
This is a real quote.
I'm glad of all the console gamers supporting Epic Game Store. So I don't have to. Thank you!
oh fuck what happened now?Even mods on Era are stepping up to bat for Epic. Mods which btw, I have never seen in any relevant PC thread...
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