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Jeremy517 12-21-18 03:34 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 

Originally Posted by Jay G. (Post 13466354)
Aren't all Valve games exclusive to Steam on PC?

Valve owns Steam though. I don't think most people have issues with Epic putting their games only on their own launcher.

The thing most people don't like is that Epic is paying third-party companies to only put their games on Epic launcher or to delay the Steam release.

RichC2 12-21-18 05:17 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Can I still use Steam as a front end launcher for games bought on Epic's store like you can with most other launchers?

fumanstan 12-21-18 07:57 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
I don't mind the other store fronts that are out there, I think it's good to have competition rather then let Valve run the show. I don't find it that difficult to have the handful now, whether it be Blizzard Launcher, EA Origin, or Steam. And maybe the 1 or 2 games I have on UPlay :p

Trevor 12-25-18 12:02 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
So is anyone here into old school gaming and not have a GOG account? I’ve accumulated several free duplicate codes of vintage games over the past year, and some of them expire this week. This is old stuff like Fantasy General and other 1990s games. If you’re active in GOG you’ve probably already got these codes, but perhaps someone here would be new to GOG (so much better than Steam imho) and would appreciate some old school gaming. I’d prefer to pass the codes along to someone here, my home away from home, than any other site, and to an older active poster, but let me know if you’re interested. Merry Christmas friends.

fumanstan 12-25-18 12:09 PM

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I've been on the GOG bandwagon since they started, but mostly for old Sierra and LucasArts type games. Hope you find a home for the codes you're giving away :p

T-bone22 12-26-18 08:03 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 

Originally Posted by Trevor (Post 13468229)
So is anyone here into old school gaming and not have a GOG account? I’ve accumulated several free duplicate codes of vintage games over the past year, and some of them expire this week. This is old stuff like Fantasy General and other 1990s games. If you’re active in GOG you’ve probably already got these codes, but perhaps someone here would be new to GOG (so much better than Steam imho) and would appreciate some old school gaming. I’d prefer to pass the codes along to someone here, my home away from home, than any other site, and to an older active poster, but let me know if you’re interested. Merry Christmas friends.

Very generous of you! I’d be interested if you still have anything available.

Trevor 12-26-18 08:38 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 

Originally Posted by T-bone22 (Post 13468931)
Very generous of you! I’d be interested if you still have anything available.

Sent you a few codes, hopefully they’re not all expired. Let me know and I’ll look for more.

I also have triples of a couple games if anyone else is interested.

Koby 12-27-18 10:31 AM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 

Originally Posted by Trevor (Post 13468229)
So is anyone here into old school gaming and not have a GOG account? I’ve accumulated several free duplicate codes of vintage games over the past year, and some of them expire this week. This is old stuff like Fantasy General and other 1990s games. If you’re active in GOG you’ve probably already got these codes, but perhaps someone here would be new to GOG (so much better than Steam imho) and would appreciate some old school gaming. I’d prefer to pass the codes along to someone here, my home away from home, than any other site, and to an older active poster, but let me know if you’re interested. Merry Christmas friends.

I'd be interested as well if it's not too late. Thank you.

Baron Of Hell 12-27-18 10:41 AM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Did someone want Fantasy General on GOG?

Send me a PM if you want it.

RichC2 12-27-18 12:49 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Less interesting but I have a spare steam key for Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain if anyone wants it

Trevor 12-27-18 12:58 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 

Originally Posted by Koby (Post 13469227)
I'd be interested as well if it's not too late. Thank you.

Code sent, let me know if it worked. I think expired codes would either delete themselves or show me a warning, but I’m not sure.

Originally Posted by RichC2 (Post 13469294)
Less interesting but I have a spare steam key for Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain if anyone wants it

I’d try that one, please!

RichC2 12-27-18 01:44 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 

Originally Posted by Trevor (Post 13469300)

I’d try that one, please!

Sent via PM. Let me know if you have any issues.

fumanstan 01-09-19 01:54 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
AMD announced their new high end card, the Radeon VII for $699 coming Feb 7th.

https://www.anandtech.com/show/13829...e-4-eight-core

Nvidia announced their RTX 2060 a couple days ago too at $350.

https://www.anandtech.com/show/13762...ion-6gb-review

Graphics card prices are wild. I miss the $300 range being their 70 series cards.

The 3rd gen Ryzen looks interesting too, i'm still happy with my Ryzen 7 1700.

https://www.anandtech.com/show/13829...e-4-eight-core

Dan 01-26-19 01:32 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Axiom Verge will be free on the Epic Games Store from Feb 7 to 21.

RichC2 01-26-19 05:44 PM

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I forgot to skip Humble Bundle this month, so I have a spare Yakuza 0 key if anybody wants it.

Dan 01-26-19 06:43 PM

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^ I'm interested :)

RichC2 01-26-19 07:46 PM

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Sent!

Dan 01-28-19 11:40 AM

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^ thanks again!


In other news... Metro Exodus will now be exclusive to the Epic Games store on PC. Existing Steam pre-orders will be honored, but that's it.

Phodg 02-01-19 01:09 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Far Cry 5 is $15 at the Ubi Store at the moment. Just bought it.

RichC2 06-10-19 05:20 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Just realized there's a Steam Link app for my tablet :lol:

It's actually kind of awesome.

Kenshiro 06-27-19 09:10 AM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Steam Summer Sale has started, going until July 9th.

Steam $100 gift card for $84.99 from MassGenie.

https://www.massgenie.com/steam-gift...f29822dbfe61ae

Phodg 06-27-19 09:45 AM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
First time I can't find a single thing on Steam that I want to buy.

Koby 06-27-19 03:30 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Steam Summer Event is kind of lame this year. Earned 200,000+ points in the game quests, but can't redeem them because "capacity" isn't enough and they only give you 100 capacity per $1 you spend, so I'd have to spend over $2,000 to utilize the points I've earned else I simply lose all of the points. Managed to level up the Badge though 76 times, which increased my Steam level from 58 to 65.

Spent $35 buying 6 games:
  • Shining Resonance Refrain
  • Omega Quintet
  • Lost Dimension
  • Stick Fight: The Game
  • The First Templar
  • Crash Time 3
Most of my wishlist either didn't go on sale this Summer or the sale percentage was extremely low.

Winter and Summer sales of last year I purchased a bunch of stuff.

K&AJones 06-29-19 08:52 AM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 
Has or is anyone playing ….Eve: Online.....other day just checking game sites and there was a lot about the recent "Invasion" that caught everyone completely by surprise and sent everyone back to defend their bases. I've never really watched any of it and was always under the impression it was all PvP. But after watching some beginner videos, hitting the official site, I've become interested....but it does seem quite involved. But I've always liked space sims and Eve sounds and looks huge at every level.

Jay G. 06-29-19 02:45 PM

Re: PC Gaming Thread
 

Originally Posted by K&AJones (Post 13571400)
Has or is anyone playing ….Eve: Online....

I've never played it. It seems really involved.

The new player retention rate is only like 10% after the first week. The developers are working to improve that.
https://kotaku.com/eve-online-develo...ers-1835909279

EVE Online is a famously difficult game to start, play, and master. Data shared during the keynote revealed that EVE’s player retention rate over the first week a player joins the game is only around 10%. A full 89.74% of new players who sign up for EVE Online quit within the first seven days. CCP Burger said that CCP plans to dedicate additional developers to attempt to solve this issue for the remainder of the year and beyond. Improving a player’s first impression of the game will not be an easy task and will likely require a massive amount of coordination between game developers, the CSM, and even the average EVE player....

Currently, CCP has a support program for new players through which Game Masters reach out to rookies to offer advice and explain the game’s systems. CCP Falcon said in the future this program will also include a sort of grief counseling for players’ first ship loss.
Here's some links with advice for new players:
https://www.pcgamer.com/eve-beginners-guide/
https://www.eveonline.com/article/ca...okie-resources



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