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http://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamos_sale
if 5 HL3 CONFIRMED
>>285580050
>"the year's most popular games are headed to steamOS"
>PC games are going to be on PC
wow what a shock
>>285580050
>tfw have 3/4's of these games
>>285580252
It's more that there's a bunch of pretty big games there that are getting Linux ports.
That's pretty impressive.
>>285580050
>sale
>four games have no discount
Shit.
the same discounts as the winter sale.
>>285580329
>tfw every single sale is exactly the same, with the same games going on sale for the same price
>you will never experience a steam sale for the first time again
First time Talos Principle has gotten a discount, still too high though.
>tfw Linux is getting more and more gaems
>tfw will finally be able to leave Windows behind within the next few years
>>285580709
It fucking hurts.
I already forgot that Steamos was a thing
>>285580581
>some of the games aren't even released.
>>285580993
feels good
So should I buy Hotline Miami on GoG or on Steam? Is the Steam version going to be DRM free as well?
>>285581672
Steam itself is a DRM.
>people still in denial that 2015 is the year of desktop Linux
Enjoy your irrelevance Microsoft. Better hope people keep using office.
>>285581724
Steam is a download manager.
>>285581724
Steam is a platform, not all the games on it use DRM.
>>285581672
if you want steam and drm free at the same time, try the humble store
>Hotline Miami 2
>13 yuros
>Hotline Miami
>8 yuros
Hmmmmmmmm
>>285580050
I couldn't care less about steamOS but a sale is always welcome.
>>285580993
Feels good. More major games means more popularity means better hardware and software support.
>>285581856
>>285581859
You're not those people that think they own their steam library are you? You pay for a subscription, a license, nothing more.
>Arkham Knight is only 53 dollars
Fuck me, i'm hopping on that.
>>285581856
>>285581859
You buy licenses, not games, to play the games through Steam. Most games will be impossible to play without Steam installed and connected to Steam (you need to connect at least once to play offline). It's a DRM platform, plain and simple.
Exceptions like System Shock 2 and Recettear but only because they don't have Steam integrated, just have a separate middleman launcher for the Steam version.
Can I play all my games yet? No? Okay, fuck off the edge of my dick until I can.
>>285580993
Linux is fucking shit
>>>/g/
>>285582214
>You buy licenses, not games, to play the games through Steam.
You do that regardless of what platform the game is delivered from.
>It's a DRM platform, plain and simple.
It does multiple things, it doesn't only do DRM and it doesn't even necessarily do DRM, which is why I asked in the first place.
is crypt of the necrodancer good?
>>285580993
>I don't need Direct X 12
Fucking moron, go back to your welfare machine and eating macaroni and cheese with ketchup for dinner every night in your studio apartment.
Speaking of SteamOS - is there a reason to use it over any Linux distro? How is the performance compared to Win7? Any advantages to this at all?
>>285582474
>it doesn't even necessarily do DRM,
You need to log on to play them. That's DRM.
Which I'm not saying is an ultimate bad.
>Buying single player games.
Arkham Knight has a price now!
>>285582494
Go guzzle more of that proprietary cum, captain homo.
Gabe's bringing the OpenGevoLution.
>backlog of 150 games+
>rather weak sale
>will still buy 3-4 games
>>285582479
Yes, and it has god-tier soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk6cod9BJzw
>>285582925
Not without Direct X 12, faggot. Enjoy being in the stone age with OpenGL.
>>285582479
Yes and it will only get better, also has a goat soundtrack
>>285582680
>You need to log on to play them. That's DRM.
Only games that use steamworks. It's up to the developer to use steamworks or not
http://steam.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_DRM-free_games
>>285582925
>>285583017
> he doesn't know about Vulkan
>>285582123
>>285582214
You buy a license to play a game no matter what. It is illegal to say you own a game unless you actually buy the IP from its owners. Whether you get it from Steam, GOG, or retail, it is just a license to play a game that somebody else owns. As for playing games without Steam, you buy the game knowing full-well you need Steam to play it. If you don't want to use Steam, buy the game from somewhere else or download an external launcher. And Steam can be started in offline mode.
>>285580993
I already switched and rarely dual boot. Last time I used windows was Dark Souls 2 and next time will be GTA 5. I play steam games and emulate, also wine. Beat Stalker in wine without any problems.
>>285583017
Sorry, I can't understand you with that dick in your mouth.
>Witcher 1 and 2 on sale for a total of ~6 US dollariedoos
Should I get it? All I know about them is that you can fug bitches and it's supposed to be decent.
>>285580050
Wow, fucking nothing as usual.
>>285583164
>And Steam can be started in offline mode.
Only if you started it in online at least once
>>285582123
>>285582214
Like a clockwork.
Steam OS? Hang on a sec, that isn't fully released yet is it? Or did I miss something?
>>285583164
>buy a physical copy
>can't play it without using the uplay/steam/origin code in the box
>>285580050
>xcom complete package cheaper than just EW
Am I missing some catch?
>>285583342
So what the fuck are you complaining about? That you need to have internet to download games?
>>285583196
>Beat Stalker in wine without any problems.
> be 2015
> still no DirectX10 support
> directx10 was released in 2007
> be 2025
> still no DirectX11 support
> DirectX10 support is still slow as shit
WINE needs to leave
>GTA V will be Windows only
>Rockstar cucking freetards and steamdrones
enjoy your irrelevant gayming OS
>>285582479
it's one of the only Early Access games I've not regretted purchasing a single bit. it feels pretty complete right now and will get even bigger and better.
>>285582967
wrong track,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFXM3akke4s
>>285583365
It's still in Beta to be released probably in November along side everything else
You're missing this https://steamdb.info/blog/valve-at-gdc-expo/
>>285583365
It's only out in beta. Steam OS is Linux with Steam pre-installed.
>>285583559
GTA V is never ever coming to PC. Enjoy your fifth delay.
I'm kind of tempted by Shadow of Mordor now that it's cheaper, ignoring the rape of the lore, the gameplay at least looks fun
>>285583457
Nope, they do that a lot
>>285580050
How exciting, a selection of games that use DirectX wrappers for Wine.
>Games that were already on Linux getting SteamOS support
Wargame is pretty fun I guess
>>285583823
steamos is linux
Is metro 2033 redux just the same game as metro 2033?
>>285583662
>>285583680
Yeah, beta that's what I thought. Did have it installed on my old PC, still waiting for a full release though.
November though? I thought it was coming out sooner than that.
>>285583683
>Nope, they do that a lot
Okay, thanks Anon.
Should I get 2033 redux or Last Light redux
or just both
>>285583936
That's my point
>>285583683
It really isn't. You just mash left click with an occasional right click until you press f to finish something off.
>>285583989
It's better.
>>285584017
Well supposedly Steam Machines, Steam Controllers, Steam Link and the HTC Vive are to be officially released in November so I'm guessing SteamOS will also only be released officially in November
>>285582479
yes yes yes abso-fucking-lutely yes
it's the only early access game I've ever purchased and it's 100% worth it
>>285583615
>>285582967
both wrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptzpGV7ABmQ
>>285583989
It's the same game but it runs alot better.
>>285584098
Yeah but is it the same levels as metro 2033?
>>285584017
>>285584123
Also keep in mind that NVIDIA and AMD need time to release their optimized drivers with Vulkan support first
>>285582945
This is exactly where I stand right now.
>"Look at all these games I have, better get cra- Oh man a new sale looks like I need to burn some money anyway."
Like the most I'm probably getting is my NEVER EVER Pass for GTA V but I might pick up Hotline Miami and Issac Rebirth
geometry wars 3 any good? i've been thinking about it, but not sure if i should just wait for the summer sale and hope it goes lower, or if this is as low as it'll be until winter or next year.
Any of these games other than Metro with full interface and audio in Russian?
>>285584194
It's exactly the same game, but graphically optimised.
I've played both versions, you have nothing to worry.
>>285584017
You can just install Debian and then download Steam, it's the exact same thing.
>>285580050
>nothing that I want
So just like every sale ever.
>>285584263
Wargame kind of, Russians speak Russian.
wait, SteamOS came out?
>all shit
MASTER
RACE
WINS
AGAIN
>>285584369
Yep.
>>285584305
>It's exactly the same game, but graphically optimised.
and some questionable art style choices. watch the comparison video gamespot did on youtube
>>285584369
you hate video games.
I somehow forgot that Wasteland 2 was even a thing. How was it?
>>285580993
>Linux
>Games
LOVING
EVERY
LAUGH
>>285584524
Mediocre
>waiting for dying light to go on sale
>it's included in the sale
>not even on sale
>>285584347
Not really. SteamOS uses a custom kernel with more drivers for controllers and other stuff
>>285584524
Nothing special.
Didn't stop the Xboners from jumping for joy when the port was announced, as if it was actually going to make a difference.
I swear, Last Light just refuses to drop down below 50%
How's Spess Hulk Ascension? I heard the first one wasn't very good.
>>285584609
It already has around 2000 games and continues to grow. It's not enough to switch over yet but it will be in a couple years, especially with Valve pushing Linux gaming this hard.
>>285580993
>I haven't booted my Windows partition in a year
>tfw every windows exclusive thing I want to run works on the latest versions of Wine
>tfw I won't even need Wine for a lot of shit anymore with Microsoft bringing C# and .NET to Linux
Fucking glorious times for Linux users.
>>285584927
Enjoy your indie trash
>>285580993
top kok stay delusional
>>285585017
>Microsoft bringing C# and .NET to Linux
Wat? Why would they do anything to help Linux?
>>285585057
I will. I haven't enjoyed a AAA game in years. But they will eventually come to Linux too.
How butthurt will console fags be when GTA V finally comes to PC?
>mfw
>>285584927
>2000
That's laughable.
>that sweet price on Arkham Knight
If Rockstar delays GTA V again I think I'll cancel my pre-order and get Arkham Knight instead, and on top of it still have some change to get something else.
not sure if related to op's thread but, is steamos doing well
it's been in beta for like eons
>>285584514
>you hate video games.
No I don't.
GTA 5 for SteamOS, when?
So is this likely the cheapest I'll find TW3 for?
>>285585486
GTA 5 for Windows, when?
>>285580993
>you need to install DRM: THE OS (based on a secure NSA approved version of GNU / Loonix seriously look this up) to play videogames in the future
>fuck you if you actually use your pc for other stuff
Meh, well I suppose you fellas are still better than macfags.
>>285585487
Assuming you absolutely must pre-order and don't want to wait for a Christmas sale when it goes 50% off or something, sure.
some of these games are not on sale.
don't call it a sale when things are not actually on sale
just say "look at these games coming to steam os! also here's a discount on some of them"
don't trick me by calling it the big "STEAMOS SALE" and then present me with video games that are not actually reduced in price.
fuck you gabe
>>285585547
April
>>285585583
No you don't. You can install any other Linux based OS and play the same games on it as on SteamOS.
How is Strike Suit Zero?
>each Metro game is 10yuro
>in bundle, that's 20yuro
Great offer, guys. That bundle sure saves me some money.
>>285585750
What makes you think it's coming out in April?
>>285585173
>Why would they do anything to help Linux?
You don't even know. They've been sponsors for a shitload of Linux events lately, and were even the top contributer to the Linux kernel at one point.
http://news.microsoft.com/2014/11/12/microsoft-takes-net-open-source-and-cross-platform-adds-new-development-capabilities-with-visual-studio-2015-net-2015-and-visual-studio-online/
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTgzNzE
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTEwNzE
http://www.zdnet.com/article/top-five-linux-contributor-microsoft/
Linux has been useful as fuck for Microsoft, and they've been even using Linux for their own servers with things like Skype and Azure. The move to make .NET and C# open source is probably a move to get more developers interested in working with them, and in general getting their own tools working on Linux.
Is Civ V worth getting? Never played a 4x game before and I'm not sure if I'd care for the genre.
>>285585789
>bundle is same price as games
>le clasping hands.jpg
>>285585872
Even if it doesn't it'll come out anyway sometime so why question?
>>285585969
Vanilla Civ V is bland, but the expansions make it GOTY.
>>285585952
That is weird, I never thought Microsoft would help anyone but themselves.
I bought resident evil 5 today on steam, even cheaper than them key sites.
My first RE game and I'm having fun.
Hope I can get one of my friend to buy it too, sheva can't aim or manage items for shit.
>>285585173
>Wat? Why would they do anything to help Linux?
Because Android. Android uses the Linux kernel
>>285583683
It's literally the Arkham combat but even easier and the Nemesis system isn't as great as some people would lead you to believe.
>>285585750
>>285580050
the only one I'm remotely interested in is borderlands but
>buying a non-GOTY version of borderlands
>paying more than $20 for borderlands
not doing this
>>285585969
Yeah it's alright, get it with the expansions though.
>>285586219
And why would Microsoft care about a rival mobile OS?
I prefer using linux for most things, but game support on it is still shit. Even steamos games usually run better on windows.
linux is best for typical use, but I don't think windows and mac will be replaced anytime soon as far as games and professional software goes.
>>285580172
YA BLEW IT
>>285586273
Yes anon, GTA5 will never come to PC what a waste of money and time
>>285585872
>consolekids are this desperate to convince themselves that they've made the right choice
Can post-purchase rationalization really make one this delusional?
>>285586313
>And why would Microsoft care about a rival mobile OS?
Because they make tons of money on Android
>"sale"
>games at full price
>>285586547
No it's a short demo set in Aperture Science. Just like we had that demo for Super 8 inside Portal 2.
STEAMOS
Defense grid 2, worth the price?
>>285586698
That super 8 demo really came out of nowhere. Still love the movie.
>>285585769
fun but short
not really too challenging once you figure out how to play
>>285581672
Neither. Get it from the Humble Store. That way you get a Steam key for all the workshop goodness AND a DRM-free download.
I bought Il2 sturmovik battle of stalingrad because it is half price and has been on my wishlist for ages.
>>285586175
>I never thought Microsoft would help anyone but themselves
bro do you even know what you are saying
>sponsor for all these
http://www.globalgiving.org/dy/v2/content/search.html?fq=|cb01_sponsor_ms:Microsoft%20YouthSpark
> Tech moguls have also joined the Ebola fight with hefty donations to go towards research and supplies. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen donated $100 million in October to help buy aid worker supplies, training, and launch a crowdfunding site, TackleEbola.
http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/11/06/3589976/facebook-gives-ebola-aid-workers-free-internet-access-makes-it-easier-to-donate/
> WiderNet Project Receives Donation from Microsoft to Aid African Universities
http://www.widernet.org/node/857
> Microsoft Gives PhotoDNA Image Matching Software To Law Enforcement To Aid In Child Pornography Investigations
http://seriousstartups.com/2012/03/20/microsoft-gives-photodna-image-matching-software-to-law-enforcement-to-aid-in-child-pornography-investigations/
> Microsoft founder Bill Gates was one of the first private foundations among many bilateral donors to provide seed money for the project
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Global_Fund_to_Fight_AIDS,_Tuberculosis_and_Malaria
and so on
microsoft is the good hearted company of the world
>>285582123
>>285582214
Uh you retards steam client on its own is just a downloader; there are games on steam that run fine without steam being opened; steamworks IS the DRM
>>285586698
but what if portal3? or HL3?
>>285586175
They're helping themselves out a bit, since like I said, a lot of servers for Skype and Azure and shit run on Linux, and by opening any changes they make to the kernel, it also gets other, non-Microsoft people to fine-tune or add features to their code, which they can use in their own servers. It's a win-win situation.
>>285586313
>And why would Microsoft care about a rival mobile OS?
The funny thing is, they make more money off of Android than they do their own mobile OS through patent bullshit. A lot of mobile companies pay Microsoft for licenses for shit they include that Microsoft "supposedly" has patents for.
>>285587016
>"supposedly"
yeah because companies don't check that shit
>>285586175
>le ms is evil meme
From personal experience MS has always been pretty nice. They have host events to teach kids how to code, my brother got an entire Pro dev suite from MS back when that cost about 1K or so.
Their ex-ceo have been working in projects to save mankind as a whole.
Apple however fucking hates people.
>>285586995
Valve makes a lot of tech demos, some of them take form into a game, but most of them stay as demo. I wouldn't get my hopes up, it's probably just a demo.
>>285587258
MS has a well documented history of anti-consumer and unethical business practices. Steve Balmer in particular is a piece of human garbage.
That being said, they probably aren't worse than any corporation.
>>285587167
Overly broad patents are a thing. A lot of patents have questionable applicability, but nobody wants to go through a lawsuit for it, since it's easier, and less costly, to just pay the licenses a company demands.
>>285586978
I meant business-wise. I am surprised because they tried to make it very difficult to dual-boot multiple operating systems with Windows 8 and UEFI's secure boot "feature". I am fully aware of their philanthropic efforts.
>>285586978
Google in contrast host piracy in their directories, which I guess is good for fedora tiping manchildren everywhere, abuses of the few people who pay publicity campaigns on them in the most nefarious of ways, infringes patents like a motherfucker, and evades taxation at ludicrous levels.
The only non evil things google have created are google fiber, and google glass.
>>285587470
>anti-consumer and unethical business practices
To be honest I am not so fully aware to cite examples by heart, but they have done important bits.
As for anti-consumer I can't really tell.
>>285587570
>Google in contrast host piracy in their directories
You don't host piracy just by linking to them.
>which I guess is good for fedora tiping manchildren everywhere
And poorfags stuck with the massive money-sink that is American colleges. Thanks for helping me pirate my textbooks, Google.
>>285580050
What about transistor and strike suit zero?
>>285586732
STEAMOS
STEAMOS
I HATE STEAMOS
>>285586306
>being slightest bit interesting in boringmemelands
kek
Have you thought about suicide?
>>285588105
How is it called?
Steam OS or Steamos?
>>285588257
yeah
why?
>>285585017
>.exe will run on linux
>>285580050
But where is the OS Valve?
WHERE IS THE OS?
>>285588257
>letting gaming politics influence whether you get a game or not
Typical Steam sale, nothing worth buying.
>>285588341
>https://www.winehq.org/
>http://www.mono-project.com/
>>285588470
It is objectively a boring game, but go right ahead.
>>285588447
http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/buildyourown
Here
>>285588658
> WINE
> DirectX10 released in 2007
> WINE still doesn't support 10 let alone 10.1 or 11
Yea...
>>285588470
>>game politics
>opinions can never be formed after experiencing said thing
>game politics
This is why /v/ is such a shit board to discuss video games; its users are stupid as fuck.
>just bought Borderlands 2 GOTY
How badly did I fuck up?
When's the next proper steam sale? I wanted to pick up a few copies of some co-op games that aren't on sale at the moment
>>285588846
Pretty badly.
A fool and his money etc.
>>285588842
He said it's a bad game because of memes.
>>285580993
the console-computer will rise again!
>>285580050
>sale
>most of the games doesn't even have a % off
You can get Windows for free. Why would you even consider using Linux?
>>285588846
it hasn't been that low before so i think you made a good deal
Picked up XCOM complete and bitcher 1. Shadow warrior from kinguin before that. Yesterday was serious sam complete pack. Manhunt and Midnight club 2 from amazon sale too. King's Bounty pack the day before that. I may have a problem.Is shadowgrounds pack worth it?
>>285589191
Is it free as in freedom?
>>285589191
>most customizable OS in existence, no two Linux desktops work or look exactly alike
>viruses are almost non existent
>package manager
>virtual desktops
>>285588841
> WINE still doesn't support 10 let alone 10.1 or 11
It has since at least 1.7.13. Stable probably doesn't as it's still 1.6, but if you want the most up-to-date shit, use the development version.
>>285589191
Increased security
Great for development
Can make most of your pc resources
That said, depend son what you are working on, I see a lot of people using win emulators for iOS and Distros.
So unless you are into coding, and hardcore piracy, I dunno lol.
>>285589391
what site is that?
>>285589620
>being this new
isthereanydeal dot com
XCOM: Retarded RNG is never gonna drop lower than 7.50 USD is it?
>>285586732
Steamos may make linux hip with the kids, and may provide a decent alternative to play games without using windows
Wesley
>>285589784
fuck of course I forgot the image
>>285589191
Different reasons for everyone. People like the speed, customizability, security, stability, and other shit.
For me it's the customizability, speed, and in general the whole Unix-like system. Plus the terminal is a fucking useful tool, unlike cmd or PowerShell.
so if i 'own' a game on steam do i have to buy a different copy for steamOS?
im confused and retarded, please spoonfeed
Why is switching to Linux a good thing? is it because valve hates windows 8 that much?
>>285589767
you have to learn to shrek yourself or else you'll rek yourself
>>285589936
Fuck off. Go learn how to use google.
>>285589936
No. If you buy a game on Steam, you can download/redownload it on any OS.
So, Should I adquire Dreamfall Chapters now or wait for summer?
>>285589936
No, all copies work on all platforms that support them.
>>285589936
no. just think of steamos as a another computer to play YOUR steam games from YOUR account on
>>285589191
So you can tell people on the internet that you use Linux. This can come in handy for ensuring you never make a friend or gf if that's your goal in life.
>>285590032
it isn't, unless you dual boot then you can enjoy everything good from both worlds
>>285590069
>enemy within
Looks like you rekt yourself. I was talking about Enemy Unknown and it's never dropped below 7.49 USD.
>>285585969
Civ V has a demo, try that first.
>>285582696
Here's the response you wanted so much
>>285590325
actually, the lowest is 5.52 usd for EU
>>285590032
It's a different system. A lot of people like it for the speed and security, along with it seeming like a better alternative than the Windows versions that Microsoft has been putting out lately, but like anything, it has its pros and cons, and whether or not it's "better" is up to personal opinion.
I'm of the opinion it definitely is better for my needs, but a lot of people would not really find Linux to be "for them". The only way to really find out if you'd truly like it is to try it, go into it with an open mind, and be able to learn things.
>>285590032
Because Windows is still stuck in the past with memory problems and 32 bit applications on 64 bit systems
>>285590325
>enemy within
it clearly says complete, which implies both EU and EW
>>285586978
Imagine all these millions of dollars of charity were given to north american cities for infrastructure and public development and overseen actual accountability for their use instead of being flushed down the drain into Africa to be served up as a smorgasbord of aid dollars and medical supplies to African warlords.
Detroit might even be made liveable again.
>>285590180
>>285590113
>>285590098
>>285590083
thanks
>>285590581
>check cheapshark
>2.88 USD on may 3, 2014
What the fuck.
I'm tempted by RE5. I own it retail, but i'd quite like it on steam since the gold edition content should be coming out for it soon.
But knowing capcom that'll probably be paid DLC, so i think i'll wait.
>>285590885
Steam can't just be Linux with Steam pre installed. There is no way. Its going to be a Linux based completely redesigned OS, right? What we have now is just a beta and not anything close to what SteamOS is going to be. Yeah?
If not, I'm completely confused as to the point of SteamOS.
>>285591074
steamOS will be a GNU based OS, just like how linux is a GNU based OS
>>285591074
>Steam can't just be Linux with Steam pre installed.
It's really just an OS optimized around Steam. In some ways, yes, it's just Linux with Steam pre-installed, but it's really not that simple.
>If not, I'm completely confused as to the point of SteamOS.
It's basically just to be the OS for your "game console". Shit like Steam boxes will just be shit like Living Room computers you control with their controller.
The other point is basically their agenda of shifting the monopoly Windows has on PC gaming to Linux.
>tfw considering buying RE5 and BL2 because of the SFM porn of Sheeva and Mad Moxxi
I don't even like Shooters that much.
>>285591254
Linux is just a kernel you ignaurus
Steam OS is Debian based and uses a custom Linux kernel
>>285583680
being an idort is truly great
>bought gta 5 for ps3 on release day
>sold it for $50 to some retard on craigslist right before ps4 released
>buy ps4 version when it released
>still gonna get the PC version:^)
>>285590656
Pretty much this. I switch linux distros every couple of months on my ancient laptop just to see what I like. In general most distros boot much faster and use less resources allowing me to do more with limited hardware. The added benefit is many come prepackaged with better software for the kinds of I use my laptop to do. It can't game for shit but that really wasn't an option even with windows.
>>285591814
be smart when purchasing uninteresting games
>>285592131
What the fuck is this even
>>285592570
enhanced steam, good for knowing where the best deals are
>>285588470
You vote with your dollar.
I didn't buy Evolve because of 2Ks DLC practices. I got a decent amount of entertainment from the alpha and beta, but I'm not going to support a company that's furthering the anti-consumer movement in video games.
Some people might feel the same way about Borderlands writing.
If you support a company that does things you don't like, you're telling them that it's okay that they're doing things that you don't like. You should always consider the implications of your purchase, but todays gamer does not, which is why we have such low quality shit with publishers nickel and diming every chance they get.
>>285592570
> not know what enhanced steam is
>>285592661
Thanks.
>>285591074
They also wrote a window manager that helps deal with games that start in windowed mode. When you open a game, it either takes the whole screen or the WM adjusts the view in such a way that the game appears to be fullscreen. You can of course change the settings to make it the right res and be properly fullscreen, but at the surface it just looks like a console game would.
Other things to look at include their kernel branch (has additional controller support, etc.) as well as a branch of Mesa for FOSS driver support:
https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steamos_kernel
https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steamos_mesa
>>285589508
>viruses are almost non existent
Which is why Linux is great for grandma who likes to log on Facebook every now and then, but if you hope to get anything done or play games, Windows is the clear choice.
ok guys, I can only buy one: Crypt of the Necrodancer or Hotline Miami 2
which should it be
>>285593001
HM2
>>285592752
>one person's money makes a difference
ok kid
>>285592880
> a branch of Mesa for FOSS driver support:
> last update Jun 25, 2014
What the fuck. Is it abandoned? Intel needs this
>>285593262
Imagine if everyone had that mindset. Oh wait.
>>285580050
I got banned last week for mentioning a sale on a website that wasn't steam. Didn't even put a link. Just said a certain game was available for a certain price.
>IT'S OKAY WHEN STEAM DOES IT
>>285593351
I think the branch might just be outdated. It may be worth looking at the SteamOS logs themselves; depending on how upstream has been doing they might just be migrating back to that.
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamuniverse/discussions/1/
Latest SteamOS release:
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamuniverse/discussions/1/622954302103091166/
Besiege still isn't on sale, but it's cheapo.
Is it worth it for the content in it right now? Or should I just wait until summer when it'll be better + maybe sale
>>285593262
And that's the attitude that has made the industry what it is today. You're part of the problem, or perhaps you just don't care, like the obese americans who shovel low quality food from McDonalds down their gullet.
There is research that shows people who are good at delaying gratification are happier and more successful people in life. You should look into it.
Weird that Ground Zeroes apparently isn't getting a port.
Did Valve show anything about it at GDC?
>>285593696
no, it's been pretty much abandoned by /v/ and that was the only redeeming factor of the game, the /v/ discussion of it that is.
>>285589439
>only 325GB
>>285593853
I miss seeing the threads here and peoples creations. I don't know why it stopped - no content, got stagnant?
>>285594282
other sites (like imgur) started reposting /v/'s webms and maybe oc (didn't check), so now that the game became popular /v/ stopped liking it
>>285594282
The game is pretty boring. It serves as nothing more than an autism lego experiment.
>>285594282
flavor of the month games die hard and fast
>>285580252
SteamOS = Linux.
They're Linux ports of big profile games.
And in this particular situation Linux means NOT WINDOWS. They are NON-WINDOWS PC GAMES.
>>285594761
except they are, they just added the support for linux
>>285594040
It's a 7 year old laptop with 500GB hard drive. Rest of space is in truecrypt volumes.
>>285594923
Yes, they are not Windows-exclusive anymore. It's like, if Uncharted was ported to XBOX, someone like you said, "oh gee console game came out for consoles." PC games are steadily losing PC exclusivity due to Valve and NVidia's anti-Microsoft trickery.
>>285586732
You got me.
>>285593351
>>285593667
I double checked this and booted up my devkit, seems the current Mesa revision is 10.1.6-steamos. So yeah, it is pretty old.
There was recently a regression in Mesa that caused one of my games to break pretty hard, but I think that's since been fixed... and even then, there were a number of revisions between the SteamOS revision and that bug, so I'm not sure what's up.
At least the blob drivers are relatively new I guess.
>>285580252
Look, guys, a retarded person.
>>285595374
except they're not, if you buy one copy of off steam it will work on all the OS'
or else pic related wouldn't be displayed
>>285595692
That is loss of Windows exclusivity right there. Why are you pretending to be stupid? "PC games" used to mean "Windows games." Not anymore. That's the point. It's a very big deal.
>tfw don't want any of these games but want to spend money
what has happened to me?
>>285595908
PC means that it can be both gnu/linux or windows. apple is special snowflake
>half-life franchise not on sale
why
Is Kerbal Space Program worth £13? I had fun with Besiege if that helps any.
>>285596460
Nah, only from g2a if it goes cheaper, you'll get around 13 hours if you're not into it.
>>285580050
>people will buy Empire Total War
