He said that it would probably be Valve's last traditional SP experience. What that means exactly isn't overly clear, not to mention the statement wasn't definitive -- if Valve can't tie a social element into HL3's campaign in a way that makes sense then I doubt it'd just go ahead with the idea anyway.
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STEAM | September II 2014 - Ride the Lightning
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He said that it would probably be Valve's last traditional SP experience. What that means exactly isn't overly clear, not to mention the statement wasn't definitive -- if Valve can't tie a social element into HL3's campaign in a way that makes sense then I doubt it'd just go ahead with the idea anyway.
ashecitism
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HL3 could have co-op sections and they wouldn't feel out of place, seeing as from the final parts of HL2 you're almost always accompanied by someone. Esp the episodes.
But a persistent online open world based on stats, quests and such? No no no no. That's not HL, that's butchery. Surely Valve have more self-respect and dignity than that.
But a persistent online open world based on stats, quests and such? No no no no. That's not HL, that's butchery. Surely Valve have more self-respect and dignity than that.
I'll leave the peripheral preference choice debates alone (I tend to stay clear of anything labeled 'gaming' unless I know who made it and have assurances about it's quality) but I've never once had an issue sticking a keyboard or mouse into a Mac. That goes from old PS/2 keyboards with USB adapters, Windows specific keyboards with keys designed for that OS, PlayStation 2 controller adapters, mice of all brands and makes. Things just work most of the time. Only peripheral that took a bit of setting up was Xinput controllers like a 360 pad but there's wrappers out there for that anyway. Most of the time it's even less set up than Windows which loves to go off fetching drivers most of the time I plug a new device in.
Only problem with keyboards I'd really say is working out that the Command and Option keys are usually swapped around, some lack the Function key to modify the F keys to the OS X shortcuts and the volume and eject keys are more often than not missing so if you have an iMac you have to do a bit more clicking you get access to those. But no biggie for me.
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
What if.....what if it updates again in two days. And then it's Half Life 3? THINK ABOUT IT.
That looks like a mix between interesting and cheap-looking. Voted yes.
Don't know about the k70 but the G502 is a good mouse in terms of sensor performance and build quality. One downside of the mouse is its scroll wheel which lacks a rubberized surface. This was in issue to me because I use the middle mouse button to control the camera in Dota 2 and would have loved a less slippery surface. The mouse is also somewhat heavy when compared to other mice even without the optional weights, but this is entirely up to preference. Overall a great mouse though.
The QcK is fine, I'm using the QcK+ pads myself for years now. There are cloth pads with lower friction but for me personally the amount of friction with these pads is just right (probably because I'm used to it
).
Nabs
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I've never been into buying gaming M/KBs (I stick with the mx518/G400 line of mice), but the QcK is solid and inexpensive.
jim-jam bongs
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Making a Half-Life game which isn't a carefully stage managed solo experience would be antithetical to the nature of the series, so if they do end up making it connected it would need to be something unique. They couldn't even do stuff like Dark Souls messages and ghosts without pissing all over the universe they've created, where Gordon is The One Free Man godking saviour of all living creatures.
Anything is possible!
If they can get it to look like MKH, that would be wonderful indeed. I actually like how enemies look, but Alice herself and environments need some work. Still a game is more than a year away, many things will be changed most likely, if it gets released at all being a kickstarter game, that is. Also it seems only two people are working on it, ambitious project for just two.
ashecitism
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Steam Dev Days is a developer conference. Why would they announce any games there lol
Kiru
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I just read that Sakura Spirits cards are finally here...
EDIT: http://steamcommunity.com/market/listings/753/313740-Maeko (Profile Background) oh god, those prices
EDIT: http://steamcommunity.com/market/listings/753/313740-Maeko (Profile Background) oh god, those prices
AHA-Lambda
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Hmm, going to potentially open a hornets nest here but any thoughts on the razer deathadder mouse?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ABS62C6/
Thanks guys, useful info
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ABS62C6/
Don't know about the k70 but the G502 is a good mouse in terms of sensor performance and build quality. One downside of the mouse is its scroll wheel which lacks a rubberized surface. This was in issue to me because I use the middle mouse button to control the camera in Dota 2 and would have loved a less slippery surface. The mouse is also somewhat heavy when compared to other mice even without the optional weights, but this is entirely up to preference. Overall a great mouse though.
The QcK is fine, I'm using the QcK+ pads myself for years now. There are cloth pads with lower friction but for me personally the amount of friction with these pads is just right (probably because I'm used to it
Thanks guys, useful info
SDD is for devs, but Valve hasn't announced a game at an event since L4D2 in 2009, so I agree that a game announcement would be low-key:
Portal 2: Announced on Steam coincident with a cover story in Game Informer's then-latest issue (following an ARG)
Dota 2: Announced on Steam coincident with a feature article on Gameinformer.com
CS:GO: Announced on Steam
so a high chance that the upcoming valve games would either just be announced on steam store or together with game informer then
When thinking about what Gabe and Valve will do you must not use real logic.. you must use Valve Logic. The same logic that says "hey let's make the steambox to appeal to console gamers and make it easier to use for the masses" and then show off 8 different boxes all with varying degrees of hardware specs...
the combine populated earth with gordon freeman clones and you gotta find out which one is the real one
twist: it was you all along
Why would valve announce anything not on steam? It would make no sense.
I know it's not steam related, but gog increased all regional prices except in $. Good that we can choose how to pay, though.
oh wow (><)
I know it's not steam related, but gog increased all regional prices except in $. Good that we can choose how to pay, though.
oh wow (><)
Damn! Why am I not at home? Gotta make some moneeezzzz D:
Sure
Though a lot of people get on with them and the shape is very popular. Personally I'd look towards a Logitech G400 (I think they only make the G400s now) which is really the successor to the MX518 which has a fabulous reputation (I've got a lot of use out of them), a similar shape to the Death Adder and Logitech have some of the best customer services for any electronics company (well here in the UK and Europe anyway).
My personal recomendation of what I've been using recently is the Steelseries Sensei which comes in different flavors.End of the day though you're the one who's going to be using it so I'd say pop down to PC World, avoid being pounced on by over exuberant sales staff and see what mouse you like the ergonomics of.
If you were planning on getting a Deathadder then there are a lot of better ones from the Logitech series that have the same features and greater reliability. But if you plan to do a lot of gaming, may I suggest a Razer Naga mouse with programmable macros? You can set shortcuts for every game and software on this instead of using the keyboard or mouse dragging.
Kiru
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Oh shit man. I thought it was broken before and they fixed it. I can't continue my playthrough now... ugh, I finished HL2 yesterday and wanted to play Lost Coast now..
Great -.-
BasilZero
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Wow I hope they fix that
I've actually started on the series for the first time....playing non-source HL1 XD.
Hmm, going to potentially open a hornets nest here but any thoughts on the razer deathadder mouse?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ABS62C6/
Thanks guys, useful info
just chiming in; I got a Deathadder, because my old mouse broke down, and all the regular mice at the local computerstore were cheap brands, feeling like they could break within weeks after purchase. I'm quite happy with it, although I must admit I only use mice for work and strategy gaming. But it's easy on the hand, resonsive as all hell and sturdy (god knows I've spammed that LMB to death in Dawn of War 2).
I plan to pick this one \/ (or G400), if it's as good as it's supposed to be and gets here anytime soon
http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g402-hyperion-fury-fps-gaming-mouse
don't like design of both that much, though. Well, G400 are here, but sold out already (where I usually buy) and damn expensive to boot.
edited: I like steamgaf optimism, most are sure HL3 will come one way or another.
Servizio
I don't really need a tag, but I figured I'd get one to make people jealous. Is it working?
Anyone remember when Valve was working with Arkane (the Dishonored devs) on a Source game called the Crossing that was going to blend multiplayer and singleplayer? Theoretically, it sounded a bit like a Half Life game where other players could control enemy NPCs in another persons 'single player' playthrough. Possibly a bit like Watch_Dogs.
I'd be pretty surprised if Half Life 3 ends up with some sort of mandatory multi component, rather than an optional one. It would be pretty shocking for them to forgo the whole cinematic campaign thing they kicked off. Particularly when they have so many people who are so talented at it
I'd be pretty surprised if Half Life 3 ends up with some sort of mandatory multi component, rather than an optional one. It would be pretty shocking for them to forgo the whole cinematic campaign thing they kicked off. Particularly when they have so many people who are so talented at it
I just saw this game on the coming soon section, Project D Online (MMORPG). I've read the steam community forum and apparently its currently being worked on by one person, will be sold for $15 (no monthly sub or DLC)
I give it 3 months max till he shuts it down
I give it 3 months max till he shuts it down
Chairmanchuck
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I really wonder what happened. Seems Steam is slowly getting more popular in China.
I have suspicion that it might be PSO clone of sorts. That will show Sega not to release PSO2 on steam!
definitely doto
AHA-Lambda
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Thanks guys, think I'll act go for the G400S, cos when the saw it I realised it was the same mouse as what my friend has (or the g400 anyway) and he likes it, plus it's comfortable.
Also saves me a bit over the others I look at, cos the keyboard will cost me a pretty penny (but I really want a mechanical keyboard!)
Also saves me a bit over the others I look at, cos the keyboard will cost me a pretty penny (but I really want a mechanical keyboard!)
Chairmanchuck
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Actually I really dont know why. For Dota 2 they have an own launcher and I always wondered why Valve didnt release it on Steam there. Would have pushed Steam there a lot.
really? I was sure they have steam doto like everybody else. Why would valve do that?
It looks like a least comfortable mouse I ever seen, I wonder if that was intention of such design (><)
Do you know that two South Park tables are coming to FX2?
derExperte
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Do you enjoy the thrill of not knowing if your mouse is going to die today? Then buy a Deathadder and start praying.
While Roccat isn't known for their longevity either I'm very fond of my new Roccat Kone Pure btw. http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-Mice/ROCCAT-Kone-Pure/
Chairmanchuck
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I never understood that too. I thought if they would release it on Steam in China, Steam would really get big there, but instead they decided to release it through Perfect World. From the Wiki:
Concerning mouses I always go for Logitech.
It just occurred to me that probably this decision explains popularity of doto in China.
Chairmanchuck
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No. Dota, the WC3 mod, was totally popular there before. Every internet-café there had WC3 installed just so they can play Dota.
Atraveller
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First time I've heard of this, I have a friend in China who plays Dota 2 on steam, maybe he got in the beta days?
Chairmanchuck
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Afaik you can still play Dota2 on Steam in China. But most people seem to use this launcher from Perfect World.
Atraveller
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People are too quick to delete those Dota 2 gift copies lol.
Preording The Evil Within is the most I've paid for a game in nearly 3 years, I gotta have it day 1.
I decided now. Preorder, done!
Isn't there a lot of rules and regulations for overseas companies releasing things in China? I think sometimes it's easier for a company like Valve to just partner with a Chinese company to release their products.
Hero Prinny
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Right? I wish I got a foil for that game. It would be awesomePeople really like their Sakura Spirit cards, made 3 euros from selling them, the regular ones. Foil must be crazy expensive.
Chairmanchuck
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Actually not. You can access Steam and download all the games without any problems.
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