Eidos is the only reason I care about Square, as Eidos has actually made some pretty awesome games this gen.
@Nathan
"You act as if these games were beyond anything ever made.
People have their own tastes. They DON'T have to own every console and every game to be true gamers."
Whoa, slow down there cowboy. I never said (or implied) that these games were beyond anything ever made.
Also, I never once said anything about 'true gamers'.
All I said is that if you're a gamer and have the means, then instead of pur...
... those eyes
You can get a better deal at GreenManGaming.
I went with steam cause I felt that Tripwire deserved the extra dosh.
... I wonder what the gas prices are in post-apocalyptic america.
I'd be happy with a horse.
RedOrchestra2 is shaping up to be an interesting game.
It's one to keep an eye on, especially if the modding community becomes active.
Bodycount is also worthy of mention I suppose. Could be some fun as well.
... make sure it's the limited edition then, as the BackToKarkand pack is sure to be worth $15 or so.
I used the 25% off promo from GunClub, and in the process, got a free game too.
$45 for two games... not bad, not bad at all. =)
EDIT: When you first join the GunClub, you get a 25% off discount code as a reward for joining.
Unfortunately, if you're already in the GunClub, then you don't get anything... kinda sucks.
I believe EA also gives you a 25% off code for your birthday.
^ You plays games for trophies? O.o
It has steam achievements though if you really need congratulating for playing a game.
EDIT: But the meta-game is not real.
^ I played a few of my PS2 games on an emulator a while ago. It seems to work... not sure if it works for all games.
I still didn't find it that enjoyable (mostly cause I don't have a controller) but it works for nostalgia purposes.
I'd still prefer the PS3 version though. It's one of the few games I don't have a problem buying twice.
Also, I'd rather not get into this, but some of you guys are seriously misinformed about PCs. ...
@BlackKnight
Whens the last time you saw a Valve game being offered digitally outside of steam?
BF3 on the other hand, can be bought from many other digital retailers.
The reason any Valve game isn't available outside of Steam is due to Valve's own 'anti-competitive' practices.
The reason BF3 isn't on Steam is due to Valve's own policy. (EA has stated that they have offered their catalog to Valve, but ...
... but this is just based on numbers.
A game can reach ToyStory's level of graphics without matching its polygon count, can't it?
I'd assume that the models and rigs for animating a movie is different than it is for a game...
Having all that detail in a continuous level would be pretty taxing on the system too, something which animated movies don't have to deal with.
With improved lighting techniques, I think...
MGS3 did it best.
It seems like the bad guys died, and then the twist happens, and there's nothing you could do.
^ Nintendo is only following the schedule that MS & Sony used to follow.
5~6 years have gone by, it's time for a new console. Technology has advanced a lot in the mean time.
... and launching a new console COSTS money. It's an investment.
With games struggling to maintain 720p resolution, all the while scratching the 30fps mark... not exactly a sign of good health.
Like a boss.
... so you decide to deprive yourself of a console and its library?
In all honesty, gamers shouldn't purposely confine themselves to one platform.
Nice rhymes bro.
^ Any game that uses steamworks has to be activated on Steam as well.
"He favors MS because MS pays him to do that."
... and this is true because...?
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"The fact that its "harder" should not make a difference for a dev who wants to make a game. Developing a game is not supposed to be easy and im sick of these prima-donna devs acting like it should be."
A console being harder does make a difference for a dev, especially when you ask them what console they prefer to work ...
In his blunt honesty, he said the PC version is the one to play because it has better visuals and due to KB+M.
If you don't already know, most multiplatform games look and perform better on PC provided you have the hardware, and FPS games benefit from KB+M.
So they aren't saying anything new, and if this disappoints you, then you're going to have to avoid a lot of games.