09-27-2013, 01:45 PM | #1551 |
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The Steam Controller certainly looks like an interesting concept if nothing else.
Dual trackpads - high resolution and in place of analog sticks. Both are clickable and the resolution "approaches that of a desktop mouse" Haptics - "dual linear resonant actuators...capable of delivering a wide range of force and vibration, allowing precise control over frequency, amplitude, and direction of movement...delivering in-game information about speed, boundaries, thresholds, textures, action confirmations, or any other events about which game designers want players to be aware... As a parlour trick they can even play audio waveforms and function as speakers." Touch Screen - the center front of the controller will have a clickable touch screen. "When a player touches the controller screen, its display is overlayed on top of the game they’re playing, allowing the player to leave their attention squarely on the action, where it belongs." Buttons - 16 buttons total (including clickable trackpads/touch screen), 8 of which will be usable without moving your thumbs off the trackpads. All buttons are placed symmetrically to allow for left and right handedness switchable via a software checkbox. Shared Configurations - "Legacy mode" allows the controller to function as a keyboard and mouse. A configuration tool can be used to bind all functions, and configs can be shared via the steam community. Openness - The controller is designed to be hackable. "We plan to make tools available that will enable users to participate in all aspects of the experience, from industrial design to electrical engineering." |
09-27-2013, 05:49 PM | #1552 |
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Will be really interesting to read what he thinks. Never know until you get your hands on it, but to me the Steam Controller really doesn't look like it would work well with something like Super Meat Boy. |
09-27-2013, 06:43 PM | #1553 |
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I think it'd be better with analog sticks, personally.
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09-27-2013, 07:44 PM | #1554 |
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The track pads look like they'd work pretty well for playing something with a mouse based UI like a a turn based strategy game on a TV and seems like maybe it would work ok for an FPS. As far as a third person action game or 2D platformer just from the look of the controller it seems like it'd be problematic unless it actually handles much better than you'd think it would. |
09-28-2013, 12:14 AM | #1555 |
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Picked up UnderRail, which is still in alpha for $10.
Awesome little turn-based RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Tons of fun and customization for characters.
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09-28-2013, 12:30 AM | #1556 | |||
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His blog post of his experience with it. Quote:
Gamasutra - Select game developers used the Steam Controller. Here's what they said Quote:
Sounds kind of odd reading how it works from looking at it, really must be one of those things you need to try yourself. |
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10-13-2013, 12:02 PM | #1557 |
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Hadn't seen it mentioned yet, but Sid Meier's Air Patrol is a fantastic little game given that it's only $4.99. I'm sure at some level it's a proof-of-concept for something in a future version of Civ, but he did a great job of making it a fun timewaster.
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10-13-2013, 05:43 PM | #1558 | |
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10-13-2013, 06:49 PM | #1559 |
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10-13-2013, 10:52 PM | #1560 |
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That was for anyone doing what I was doing... "is he sure that was on Steam?" Then did the search for Sid and took a moment to realize the slight name difference (was trying to figure out why it didn't show up in the first search). I was having a blonde moment. |
10-14-2013, 06:59 PM | #1561 |
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So I am still intrigued by Lords of Football. And it's on sale, get the whole thing with expansions for about 13 bucks. Is the game worth that?
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10-14-2013, 07:05 PM | #1562 | |
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I don't know anything about how it plays, but you can get a Steam key for the base game without DLC from Indie Gala for $6.24. Lords of Football |
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10-14-2013, 10:04 PM | #1563 | |
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I'm a sucker for deals on Steam, but I just can't get past the Metacritic reviews. When the mid-60s is your highest score, you've got issues. Lords of Football for PC Reviews - Metacritic |
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10-14-2013, 10:07 PM | #1564 |
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Yeah, you know, I right there with you, but you know a lot of that was right at release, and maybe with the additions that might make it better. I see the Super Training add on adds some humor, so maybe the game took a humor tack away from true to life stuff. idk, I'm still tempted.
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10-14-2013, 10:09 PM | #1565 | |
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Would love to see some feedback if you do decide to take the plunge. It's a fun idea for sure. |
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10-24-2013, 11:24 AM | #1566 | |
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I posted this in the Steam group, but wanted to get it here too.
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10-24-2013, 11:35 AM | #1567 |
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10-24-2013, 11:39 AM | #1568 | |
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Meh.... It's just flying airplanes and shit.
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10-24-2013, 01:44 PM | #1569 |
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It doesn't even have Snoopy and his doghouse.
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10-24-2013, 03:06 PM | #1571 | |
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OH HELL YES! I spent so much time flying these games way back when...
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10-24-2013, 03:12 PM | #1572 |
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ditto, even though I sucked at it
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10-24-2013, 06:40 PM | #1574 |
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10-24-2013, 06:41 PM | #1575 |
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Oh god.
Assuming it's actually him, guess who posted with some (surprise) naysaying on the Kickstarter comments for Red Baron? None other than Derek Smart. |
10-24-2013, 06:43 PM | #1576 |
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10-24-2013, 07:55 PM | #1577 | |
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Gotta fill me in on that one.
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10-24-2013, 08:02 PM | #1578 |
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Indie Game Developer.. more likely to explode then a bunch of epileptic jugglers working with seven vials of nitroglycerin. Has made a ton of games, some of which have been awe inspiring in scope and reach.. and vomit inducing in how far they fall short.
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His name has been mentioned too much today. He is bound to show now!!!! WE ARE DOOMED!!!!! |
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10-24-2013, 08:16 PM | #1580 | |
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The following quote sums up his asinine attitude well enough for me...
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10-24-2013, 08:18 PM | #1581 |
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double dola: and I LOVE the fake review stickers on his Battlecruiser Game.
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10-25-2013, 12:53 PM | #1582 |
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10-25-2013, 01:11 PM | #1583 | |
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Is that why we haven't heard anything from Dave Dial is a long, long time?
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10-29-2013, 02:46 PM | #1585 |
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Just picked up The Walking Dead for $6.24. Hell of a lot better than paying for each episode as they came out last year.
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11-18-2013, 10:07 PM | #1586 |
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So...worldwide basketball manager tycoon...?
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11-18-2013, 10:17 PM | #1587 |
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11-19-2013, 12:10 AM | #1588 |
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If it's anything like the previous game in the series (world basketball manager)
RUN AWAY, FAR FAR AWAY
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11-19-2013, 01:02 AM | #1589 |
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I'm personally looking forward to universal worldwide mega basketball tycoon manager coach god, which is the next one in the series.
If the previous game in the series sucked, just add more words to the next one. Seems legit. |
11-19-2013, 11:53 AM | #1590 |
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I just got invited into the Steam sharing beta.. anyone else doing the beta and if so, how is it? I'm going to install the client tonight and see if my neighbor can get to my games.
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11-26-2013, 12:09 PM | #1591 |
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So, I think this is national "Worst day of the year to buy from Steam" day. For the first time in months, not one game on my wishlist is on sale and there's a chance atleast 75% of them have some kind of discount over the next week
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11-26-2013, 05:29 PM | #1592 |
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yeah, my vacation starts Thursday. the good news, I'll have a ton of free time to put a small dent in my backlog. the bad news, I'll have a ton of free time to make the backlog get even bigger.
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11-26-2013, 06:13 PM | #1593 |
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Anyone get Redshirt yet?
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11-26-2013, 06:17 PM | #1594 | |
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I was interested too, but I read a few read reviews/impressions that were well written that basically ripped the entire game. By all accounts it is basically a $20 Facebook simulator set in space for some odd reason. I don't even use my own Facebook account with any regularity.
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This is one of the most unusual descriptions I've ever seen for a game. The game's actual website is even weirder: Quote:
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11-27-2013, 09:54 AM | #1597 |
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Anyone remember when Steam sales went live last year?
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11-27-2013, 12:24 PM | #1598 |
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Dola
The site usually gets slammed. You might want to try the Steam app if you have it. The mobile seems to run off of a different server. |
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