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PC Gaming Era | January 2019 - Return of the Obra Dinn wins PC Gaming Era GOTY
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Yeah, that system is really strange, especially the achievements a huge step back from consoles.
Also recently learned reviews don't "count" if you didn't buy directly from the (often overpriced) Steam store.
Steam was one of the reasons I didn't want to get into PC gaming and it remains a huge distraction for what could actually be a fun hobby otherwise...
"verifying log in data..."
"update required..."
"Denuvo implementation..."
A whole lot of things aren't so open on the this open platform after looking more closely....
Ofc its part of Steams problem, but it was done because of devs releasing "122154125 achievements" games and by releasing shit games just to earn money with trading card economy.
While I think Valve could do much more to check it instead of relying on automated tools or users, shady devs kinda destroy the experience for other, honest devs.
That's why I was curious what you want to focus on more.
Do you like the spectacle of huge battles, then the Total War Series might be for you
If you just like to focus more on building your own base and economy and want something less combat focused Age of Empires II is your choice
And if you are more looking to play fun story missions Red Alert 2 or Starcraft II would be my recommendations.
I don't think any of those games (except maybe Total War) are pretty beginner friendly
Unfortunately, these issues are present in every launcher and even on console apart from Denuvo. Don't really get how that relates to Steam specifically.
240 hz screen laptops
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/razer-blade-oled-ces-2019/
https://www.digit.in/laptops/ces-20...erium-65-monitor-with-g-sync-hdr-s-45669.html
This crazy ass shit
CES 2019 brought the goods
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/razer-blade-oled-ces-2019/
https://www.digit.in/laptops/ces-20...erium-65-monitor-with-g-sync-hdr-s-45669.html
This crazy ass shit
CES 2019 brought the goods
Well, not really though, verifying log in data just because you go on a different section / tab or whatever isn't something that happens on consoles (happens all the time for me on Steam lately), you can very simply pause updates on consoles, there's even a button for it, the whole client seems just very amateurish to me with lots of little and big bugs and on the other hand, very heavy handed, for example I tried to trade some of those Steam cards for the first time, locked 15 days from trading because "this is a new system" well, I only changed my harddrive lol... (The Steam log in even knew my username magically, but it's totally a new system, alright)
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate some things they're trying (like controller support, friends list, etc) which they somewhat gotta do anyways being the biggest PC gaming client / store and the biggest competitors to console gaming as well. (technically they don't have to but I guess you know what I mean)
But if I would write up all the little and big things that are buggy, sometimes work, sometimes don't or are somehow otherwise a hindrance it would be a *veeerryy* long list...
I don't use any other launchers, GOG doesn't need one and that somehow feels better, even if it has less features (and therefore less bugs)
I really want to know why every time I exit a game on Steam there's this little blue spinning circle that won't go away... So annoying.
Just started happening one day and never fixed itself (even re installing Steam and changing harddrive didn't fix it)
I get that, i think its a Windows thing. Started happening after a Windows update. Tis annoying.
I can't wait until 4K OLED TV's with VRR become affordable. Must be a dream to play on.
TBF Andromeda already looked amazing visually. But yeah, judging from the Alpha, Anthem is on a whole 'nother level. Bioware does great world-building.
Steam has update scheduling: Settings > Downloads > "Only Update Games Between". Set it for some point when your system is off, or you're guaranteed to be away. Should cut down a lot on unwanted updates, and there's some other settings in the same tab that may be interesting to you, too. :)
Yeah, it does look like a windows thing, but the thing is it started happening after the last big Steam update (I think in November) there was no windows update, I have pro. ;)
Right, well, my specific issue with that is that I sometimes don't want updates at all as they often make games run worse (despite claiming the opposite) on PS3 you can just outright decline any updates, on PS4 you can easily pause them.
There are ways around it on Steam as well, but a lot more tedious and it just doesn't sit right with me how they're trying to force updates (there is no option to decline whatsoever)
Theoretically, an easy solution for that would be having older game versions in the "beta" tab, but unfortunately most developers don't do this.
Thought you meant verifying game data on broken installs. What's verifying log data? I'm not sure I've encountered it. Some features are hit and miss, indeed. I did a clean install recently but thankfully didn't have to muck about with the trading block. Also, that spinning cursor/loading thing has been happening to me for months. Thought it was something on my end. SO annoying!
Ah
At least you can use steam.
You should see my origin, it hasn't logged in at all even with uninstall & reinstall.
The other places that don't use launchers are also very very very few. Steam Controller API is great and dunno about being the biggest made them create it. They create a lot of opensource stuff.
Oddly I use Steam & GOG's client lol...though I dunno what happened with your lock because a couple months ago I got a new hard drive and never got a restriction. That usually only happens if an IP change, location change, or no previous log in information.
At least you can use steam.
You should see my origin, it hasn't logged in at all even with uninstall & reinstall.
The other places that don't use launchers are also very very very few. Steam Controller API is great and dunno about being the biggest made them create it. They create a lot of opensource stuff.
Oddly I use Steam & GOG's client lol...though I dunno what happened with your lock because a couple months ago I got a new hard drive and never got a restriction. That usually only happens if an IP change, location change, or no previous log in information.
Verifying login data at random intervals only happens in the browser, not on the client.
That's a new one lmao
Sucks if you'll lose your savegame but this reads hilarious, sorry.
YES! Always though G-Sync monitors were a bit too expensive.
Yeah. Also i was reading a thread about the next wave of LGs OLED TVs offering VRR which will be tempting for me as i use my TV as my gaming screen. Currently have an OLED and the picture is terrific. If they can offer reduced lag and GSync type tech i think ill bite.
Anybody know if physical copies of The Last Remnant redeem on Steam? A local online store is dumping copies for pretty cheap.
Amazon reviews seem to imply that they do.
Also do physical copies of Onimusha 3? Don't even know how they have stock of this.
Amazon reviews seem to imply that they do.
Also do physical copies of Onimusha 3? Don't even know how they have stock of this.
Division was a huge surprise for me. I loved it , one of few games I finished the campaign in. Initially I was only interested due the the great concept UI and the UI they shipped. I always support good UI efforts so when those games do well I can justify to silly business people why it's important lol.
Yeah I have no idea what will hook me if anything so having a range options is the best for me. Gives me a reason to boot up things in my library and will be a great way to look at how UI is handled across a genre I'm not that familiar with.
I just sat with a friend this weekend who is considering working at Turn 10 and I not only walked her thru current versions of Motorsport and Horizon and gave some history based on my time at T10 but I also showed a range of other titles in that genre. I guess being a UI and UX person I'm used to wading in a kiddy pool of options moreso than taking a deep dive in one particular game or type.
240 hz screen laptops
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/razer-blade-oled-ces-2019/
https://www.digit.in/laptops/ces-20...erium-65-monitor-with-g-sync-hdr-s-45669.html
This crazy ass shit
CES 2019 brought the goods
I love my razer blade but I'm super concerned for the new ones if they haven't solved their heating issues.
I had mine repasted with high quality thermal paste, and run thru tests by a quality 3rd party seller. After that I undervolted to ensure my laptop wouldn't experience the many issues others had.
A lot of laptop manufacturers are throwing in some crazy stuff that can't really be used at it's full potential in thin cases without causing hardware damage.
I'm heading back to work this week. Just a bit devesated lol. I'll be around but mostly in lurk mode while I deal with the "omg it's a new year let's freak out about everything " crowd at work.
This week has been the most time I have put into Yakuza 0 since I got the game. Dedicating time into the property side quest actually allowed me to unlock the damn skill tree finally which made the combat more fun and kept me playing longer. Problem is I left it too late(chp 14) and now it seems I have run out of side quests to do. Even the arena I am at rank B and to get to A feels like a slog, I'll keep chipping away but I doubt I'll get to A rank before I am done with the game.
I wish I knew now back then about how important the property quest line was because the cost of skills is so high that it seems impossible to unlock anything past 400 million if you dont do it. Now I still have Majima left to unlock but his cabaret missions don't rake in as much and I really don't want to fucking do it either, its so boring compared to just idling time and just getting payed. Maybe the cabaret stuff get more interesting later on....hopefully. At least I can keep doing them and don't have to wait 5 mins every time .
This game can be such a grind.....
I wish I knew now back then about how important the property quest line was because the cost of skills is so high that it seems impossible to unlock anything past 400 million if you dont do it. Now I still have Majima left to unlock but his cabaret missions don't rake in as much and I really don't want to fucking do it either, its so boring compared to just idling time and just getting payed. Maybe the cabaret stuff get more interesting later on....hopefully. At least I can keep doing them and don't have to wait 5 mins every time .
This game can be such a grind.....
Haha sounds like self-preservation to me ^^
But yeah, the UI can make or break a game, and it's really well done in the division. And the presentation is great as well. For example in the beginning of the game you can customize your character while looking at his/her reflection in a car window. My complements to the person who designed this.
Seems they are posting sheep everywhere on their Steam pages. Lovely. :)
https://www.resetera.com/threads/catherine-full-body-special-announcement-set-for-january-10.91797/
https://www.resetera.com/threads/catherine-full-body-special-announcement-set-for-january-10.91797/
I pretty much maxed out the property stuff as soon as I could, but even then I'd idle in the office and wait for the timers to tick over. I'd either walk away from the TV and be on the computer or I'd play Zelda while I waited (this was on ps4 and back when the switch launched).
Either there is something hiddenn in the teases or they're implying it's actually not just catherine classic, although the former sounds more likely.
p stoked about this. i bought a 4K freesync monitor a month or so ago to replace my old 1080p secondary monitor. i'm glad i might be using it for more than just my consoles or browsing
it's nice to get some good news from nvidia considering how much of a bust their large gsync televisions are shaping up to be
Ah okay. Well enjoy, there are tons of amazing RTS games out there.
Thanks for letting me know about this. I bought a bundle.
Actually... I bought three:
Basically everything I didn't already have or wasn't interested in.
But turns out I've had Monachroma since Nov '17 so I got a key for anyone interested.
Had no idea! I actually checked some of the other games like Dex and Beholder but I was sure I didn't have Monachroma as I had never heard of it.
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That SEGA tweet caught me off guard hahaha. At least it seems like there's gonna be an announcement this week!
Grabbed it, thank you!Thanks for letting me know about this. I bought a bundle.
Actually... I bought three:
Basically everything I didn't already have or wasn't interested in.
But turns out I've had Monachroma since Nov '17 so I got a key for anyone interested.
Had no idea! I actually checked some of the other games like Dex and Beholder but I was sure I didn't have Monachroma as I had never heard of it.
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waitLol I've just noticed that Polygon has Fallout 76 and Sea of Thieves in their "best pc games of 2018" list. That site is such a joke...
what
I need a link
WHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYy
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/new...obile-game-starring-amanda-ripley-1203101143/
Fuck this
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/new...obile-game-starring-amanda-ripley-1203101143/
Fuck this
that's not the Alien game in development at Cold Iron Studios though.
Yea, you seem to be right, that's a different dev than the one that spawned the rumor.
So it might be two different projects that had their wires crossed in the rumor department.
Playing a few games through Game Pass before mine expires and as it turns out the worst thing about W10 Store is that for whatever reason many titles on there lack the option to choose a language in game and just go by Windows' regional settings. I guess it's an official reccomendation or guideline from MS, so shame on them.
You liked Division's UI? Made me almost quit a couple of times, too many submenus, no way to get out of them and back into the game with one click, very confusing layout, inventory management was so annoying. Maybe works better with a pad but it isn't optimized for kbm at all.
You liked Division's UI? Made me almost quit a couple of times, too many submenus, no way to get out of them and back into the game with one click, very confusing layout, inventory management was so annoying. Maybe works better with a pad but it isn't optimized for kbm at all.
Hmm, they did say that they were interested in it tho... Hopefully SEGA Europe isn't that stupid...
Oh you can just stay in the office and wait it out? I figured the game would want me to do something in order to tick the time to payout. This helps a lot.
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