OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

[luv_mist]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

How do you guys like the Big Picture mode?

[Burns11]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

How do you guys like the Big Picture mode?

Personally I don't, even hooked up to the big TV I just switch the library from list to grid and it works better than big picture mode. Big picture mode has too much wasted space and it's unnecessarily clunkier to navigate than the regular mode.

[jyoung]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

Greenman has the PC version of Aliens Colonial Marines for $33:

http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/aliens-colonial-marines/

[mestevo]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

The THQ deals have been kinda ridiculous, this one is right up there. Through 1/26 you can get the 19-game THQ Mega Pack for $24.99.

1. Company of Heroes - Tales of Valor [Download]
2. Company of Heroes Game of the Year [Download]
3. Darksiders II [Download]
4. Darksiders [Download]
5. Homefront [Download]
6. MX vs ATV Reflex [Download]
7. Metro 2033 [Download]
8. Nexuiz [Download]
9. Red Faction Armageddon [Download]
10. Red Faction Guerrilla [Download]
11. Saints Row 2 [Download]
12. Saints Row: The Third [Download]
13. Supreme Commander [Download]
14. Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance [Download]
15. Titan Quest Gold [Download]
16. Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War II - Gold Edition [Download]
17. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine [Download]
18. Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War Gold [Download]
19. Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II Retribution [Download]

Oh, and if you still have the $5 discount, this counts as one of the editor's choice games, so $20.

[Cod]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

Personally I don't, even hooked up to the big TV I just switch the library from list to grid and it works better than big picture mode. Big picture mode has too much wasted space and it's unnecessarily clunkier to navigate than the regular mode.

I'm completely the opposite. I love Big Screen Mode. My computer is also my cable box, HTPC, etc. and sitting on a couch 6ft away from the TV makes reading on a computer tough. When I switch to BSM, its much easier to read and navigate from a distance. The #1 thing I love about it is, once I get into the mode, the kb/m gets put away and I can use my X360 controller for everything (chatting, screen shots, etc.). Its even easier w/ the Logitech K400 as it fits in one of my end tables next to the couch.

The one thing I absolutely hate about Big Screen Mode is the web viewer. Its very clunky like Burns stated and is just a mess. Outside of your friends list, the community pages are awfully integrated.

It comes down to your personal tastes. I love it on the 55" in my living room, but cannot stand it on my 17" laptop.

[Cod]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

Lego: Lord of the Rings back on sale @ Amazon for $9.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Warner-Bros-Di...g=hardfocom-20). And the $5 coupon from December works! So you can get it for $5.

Not the $7.49 from the Christmas sale, but still a great deal.

[Millennium]

Secret World and Kingdoms of Amalur both on sale for $10 at Origin.

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[CaptainZombie]

Secret World and Kingdoms of Amalur both on sale for $10 at Origin.

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Will Amalur activate on Steam or you have to use Origin?

[mestevo]

If you buy it through Origin you won't get a Steam key.

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[Cod]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

Steam has Hotline Miami for $4.99 this weekend. Also, Steam is running a sale on the entire Square Enix catalog this weekend. Everything is 50% off (cept Hitman) with daily deals. The old Tomb Raider games are 75% as I'm posting this. I'd expect to see a Deus Ex and others for 75% off very soon.

http://store.steampowered.com/

[CaptainZombie]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

If you buy it through Origin you won't get a Steam key.

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Thanks mestevo, that's what I thought, but was not 100% certain.

[Cod]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

All Steam activated as far as I can tell and the $5 EC coupon should work.

MP3 ($14.99) - http://www.amazon.com/Max-Payne-Onli...s_2445220011_2
Spec Ops ($7.49) - http://www.amazon.com/Spec-Ops-The-L...s_2445220011_3
XCOM ($24.99) - http://www.amazon.com/2K-Games-41071...s_2445220011_9
NBA 2k13 ($14.99) - http://www.amazon.com/2K-Sports-4108..._2445220011_15
BL2 ($29.99) - http://www.amazon.com/2K-Games-41071..._2445220011_18

A lot of the game packs from the Christmas sale are also back (2k Shooter Pack, etc.). There may be more, but I didn't dig too deep.

[mestevo]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

Thanks mestevo, that's what I thought, but was not 100% certain.

It's NP, it's akin to calling Pizza Hut to get Dominos delivered, contentious competing services.

[mestevo]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

All Steam activated as far as I can tell and the $5 EC coupon should work.

MP3 ($14.99) - http://www.amazon.com/Max-Payne-Onli...=operasport-20
Spec Ops ($7.49) - http://www.amazon.com/Spec-Ops-The-L...=operasport-20
XCOM ($24.99) - http://www.amazon.com/2K-Games-41071...=operasport-20
NBA 2k13 ($14.99) - http://www.amazon.com/2K-Sports-4108...=operasport-20
BL2 ($29.99) - http://www.amazon.com/2K-Games-41071...=operasport-20

A lot of the game packs from the Christmas sale are also back (2k Shooter Pack, etc.). There may be more, but I didn't dig too deep.

Civ V + Expansion for $15 is like stealing.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=operasport-20

[cubsfan203]

Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

Ok I know this isn't the best place, but can you guys that have played Civilization please help me!? I bought Civ III during the holiday sale and finally tried it today but I had absolutely no idea what to do. I didn't see a tutorial or anything, and couldn't figure out what in the world I was supposed to do at first or at all for that matter.