Kitkoan wrote on Nov 30, 2011, 01:27:
Another DLC pack for Magicka? How many DLC's does a game need? And I thought only the major publishers were bad for milking

Jerykk wrote on Nov 29, 2011, 23:21:
Really interested to see how PC did. I don't expect it to beat both X360 and PS3 combined but it would be nice if it beat at least PS3.

Prez wrote on Nov 29, 2011, 17:30:
I still can't figure out why Psychonauts didn't sell well.

Can the Bulldog Be Saved?

nin wrote on Nov 28, 2011, 21:36:
Yeah, that was a bit fucked up. I may blow people up in various games, but there's generally no residue left over, and I'm sure not chopping off the heads, taking off their clothes, and strategically arranging them all around the house.

nin wrote on Nov 20, 2011, 16:51:

You own games when you buy a disc with an offline copy protection. You own games when you buy game data with no DRM involved.

Actually (in most cases), that's a license, too. Read the EULA.

Mad Max RW wrote on Nov 20, 2011, 16:23:
With Steam you pay money, download, and own the game to your account forever. What's the big deal? Afraid of getting your account hacked or lost forever? Don't be a retard by falling for obvious scams or pirating games on Steam. Problem solved.
I haven't paid for music since cassette tapes ruled the market. iTunes and every other way of paying for one song or album or whatever they do now is ridiculous. Way too expensive for what they offer. But you're comparing apples to oranges.

I personally have no problems with Steam or any other form of digital distribution I've used. Most brick and mortar stores stopped carrying PC games or constantly turn around their stock, never holding onto older titles. Steam has a huge library, has sales if you're patient, and automatic patching.

The only people who truly hate the service are either pirates or just plain ignorant. Don't like being connected online? Set it to launch in offline mode. You still need a connection at some point to simply purchase and download a digital copy of anything anywhere, which completely negates the argument.

Is some obscure re-released game on Steam inferior to the original? This is why you research before you buy. Check the forums. Ask questions. Another argument negated and a valuable life lesson gained.

Does Steam run slowly and you think it's bloated? Fix your crappy computer. I've been using it since launch and it runs flawlessly because I have a flawless computer.

Really the only legit complaint comes from people (myself included) who miss having a physical copy of a game with a nice box, manual, and other goodies they can hold in their hand. But that's not Steam's fault. Blame the horrible chain stores who decided to cut down their PC section to a single shelf loaded with Warcraft and Sims games.

Kythlyn wrote on Nov 16, 2011, 11:04:
I'm going to practice glaring and shaking my fist angrily for when Zelda takes GOTY over Skyrim.

MoreLuckThanSkill wrote on Nov 11, 2011, 23:20:
Only 2 million BF3 copies sold? Hrm maybe they won't be quite as dickish with future plans to sell maps as expansion packs? Oh wait too late.

Also, why do these analyses focus on retail(brick and mortar only I am assuming) instead of also counting online sales? Seems like they are purposely ignoring reality.

Darks wrote on Nov 9, 2011, 13:09:

Yakubs wrote on Nov 9, 2011, 10:36:
Does this writer actually believe SW:TOR is going to bring anything new to the table besides a multi-million dollar voice acting budget? Dubious.

Actually yes they will. The game is fun and alive. The latest beta build is looking really nice and there is still a lot more changes to come before release. You’re diluted if you think otherwise.

WOW, I stopped playing that game about a year ago. Glad I stopped. It got to the point where all it became was an endless cycle of changing out Tier gear. Now they are changing the talents again, I told my Son who didn’t believe me that Blizz is slowly digging a grave with every stupid change they add. Looks like I’m right, users are beginning to leave wow in groves.


People are lining up waiting for SWTOR. only 30 days more to go.

Kitkoan wrote on Nov 7, 2011, 16:08:
"AssCreed" film... I couldn't have called it better then that for what it will no doubt be like.

Bludd wrote on Nov 6, 2011, 15:07:
Wow, those GI guys totally sucked at X-COM.

space captain wrote on Nov 3, 2011, 12:59:

Burrito of Peace wrote on Nov 3, 2011, 12:32:
A book, as you remember from last week's lesson, that is full of hate, rape, murder, enslavement and genocide.

where are the references to rape? ive found tons of references to the other things you mention here, but i dont recall any passages about rape

btw, its interesting to note that much of the nastier stuff is found in the old testament, i.e. the torah, i.e. the book that the jewish religion is based on.. where jews are described as the "chosen" people who are racially superior by divine right - wait that sounds familiar doesnt it