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stevebat Since: Nov, 2009
#1: Jun 14th 2011 at 6:11:30 PM

All Discussions Pertaining to Steam can go here that way we can cut down on snowclones Subject to mod approval

First some big news: Steam now does Free to play (or allegedly so) M Mos. Champions Online, Global Agenda, Spiral Knights, Alliance Of Valiant Arms and Forsaken World now up for download.

edited 14th Jun '11 6:11:44 PM by stevebat

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#2: Jun 14th 2011 at 8:09:53 PM

I'm actually surprised at how well the Steam overlay integrates with games that use services like EA Online or Games For Windows LIVE. If I need my Product Key, I can simply bring up the Overlay easily.

Also, can we use this thread to post our Steam nicknames?

"Hipsters: the most dangerous gang in the US." - Pacific Mackerel
GoggleFox rrrrrrrrr from Acadia, yo. Since: Jul, 2009
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#3: Jun 30th 2011 at 9:24:11 AM

Apparently another thread has been produced for handling steam names. :p

Anyhow, I'm running into a bug for the Mac version that I can't find any information on through simple searches. Every time I close down Steam (and I mean every single time), it freezes my computer for about half a minute. Won't respond to clicks, keyboard input, or anything else for that time, though the cursor can still move around. Graphics also freeze. No idea what effect it would have on audio.

It's very annoying, and I'd like very much for it to stop doing that.

Sakamoto demands an explanation for this shit.
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#4: Jun 30th 2011 at 1:22:20 PM

Odd, maybe they'll fix it.

"Hipsters: the most dangerous gang in the US." - Pacific Mackerel
Tyyrlym Jerk from Normandy SR-2 Since: Mar, 2011
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#5: Jun 30th 2011 at 1:24:09 PM

Seems like a lot of work to fix a bug that afflicts like what, seven people world wide?

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Blueeyedrat Since: Oct, 2010
#6: Aug 23rd 2011 at 10:32:46 PM

Bumping this thread to ask a small question— if I have the retail version of a game (in my case, Peggle), is it possible to activate that game on Steam? Just out of curiosity.

stevebat Since: Nov, 2009
PORUBOT Since: Dec, 1969
#8: Sep 1st 2011 at 5:46:34 AM

I believe so, blueeyedrat. I bought Just Cause 2 hard copy the other day and steam authenticated it by default during installation. I'd have a poke around on the steam forums and see what they say, though.

GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#10: Nov 18th 2011 at 1:41:17 PM

Anyone know how much of a cut Steam takes on non-Valve games?

GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#12: Nov 18th 2011 at 2:29:11 PM

Mind if I ask how you know? I was trying to look for such a number by searching their site and searching Google and I haven't found it.

INUH Since: Jul, 2009
#13: Nov 18th 2011 at 2:34:45 PM

Hmmm...honestly, I just heard it somewhere, so take it with a grain of salt :P

I know that a developer makes more from a Steam purchase than from a retail purchase, though.

edited 18th Nov '11 2:35:15 PM by INUH

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stevebat Since: Nov, 2009
#14: Nov 18th 2011 at 3:19:36 PM

Anyways big bundle on steam the Meatboy bundle containing a selection of games that cameo'd in meatboy.

Package includes:

Each are on sale for 50% off and all can be bought for a low price of $24.99. Also on sale is Magicka complete at 75% off.

A preview of the upcoming BLACK FRIDAY sale?

edited 18th Nov '11 3:19:57 PM by stevebat

Apocalypse: Dirge Of Swans.
GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#15: Nov 18th 2011 at 3:42:23 PM

Magicka is currently free-to-play until Monday, as well.

^ Darnit, I posted in the other thread announcing discounts on Aquaria and Braid, but you got to this one first.

GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#16: Nov 19th 2011 at 8:41:45 AM

Though yeah, we should probably support Steam / Valve anyway. why

feotakahari Fuzzy Orange Doomsayer from Looking out at the city Since: Sep, 2009
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#17: Nov 19th 2011 at 11:57:57 PM

Geneforge is on Steam?

GENEFORGE IS ON STEAM!

(I don't even like the series that much, but it's basically a Biopunk Shin Megami Tensei. That's worth $20 for a 5-game set.)

edited 19th Nov '11 11:58:37 PM by feotakahari

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SgtRicko Since: Jul, 2009
#18: Nov 20th 2011 at 8:18:44 AM

Need a quick answer guys. Right now they're selling Hydrophobia: Prophecy for only $2.29. Is it worth getting?

GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#19: Nov 20th 2011 at 9:47:43 AM

Damnit, it's $2.25 now. I got it when it was $2.99. (And actually paid $3.69 for it because it was bought by my friend in the UK and gifted to me; Steam charges higher prices in the UK for some reason.)

That said, I don't know whether you should get it. It was not playable on my computer likely because my computer's specs are too low.

The premise seemed interesting, and that's why I grabbed it.

edited 20th Nov '11 9:50:01 AM by GlennMagusHarvey

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#20: Nov 20th 2011 at 11:54:26 AM

I haven't heard great things about it, but...

"Hipsters: the most dangerous gang in the US." - Pacific Mackerel
MangaManiac Since: Aug, 2010
#21: Nov 20th 2011 at 4:38:15 PM

Why is it whenever I go on Steam I end up buying something?

...so many sales...so many crazy cool sales...

GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#22: Nov 20th 2011 at 5:05:04 PM

They're just that good at marketing.

stevebat Since: Nov, 2009
#23: Nov 20th 2011 at 5:06:45 PM

Magicka get! (and all of those little DLC's too.)

edited 20th Nov '11 5:08:10 PM by stevebat

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Thnikkafan ? from Faroe Islands (not really) Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
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#24: Nov 21st 2011 at 4:46:56 AM

The Super Meat Boy sale annoys me, mostly because some of the characters with featured games (Gish stands out) aren't in the Steam version. Hell, Gish isn't even the PC version, and three of the games (Half Life 2, World Of Goo, and Gish) have characters that function the exact same way!

edited 21st Nov '11 4:48:18 AM by Thnikkafan

Anyone who assigns themselves loads of character tropes is someone to be worried about.
GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#25: Nov 21st 2011 at 6:25:37 AM

Thankfully, they're available for purchase separately.


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