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Yegolev
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PC gamers all have beards and don't post bullshit on the internet as much as they used to.
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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WayAbvPar
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We are getting too old to operate our keyboards efficiently.
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When speaking of the MMOG industry, the glass may be half full, but it's full of urine. HaemishM
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Hawkbit
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Destructoid says it'll be on Steam. If so, I'm cancelling my b+m preorder and going with Steam for my very first ever launch day digital purchase. I have a sneaking suspicion that I'll be buying this for PS3 as well. About an hour ago we received a tip that a couple Gearbox employees had tweeted about Borderlands coming to Steam. While many people assumed it would be inevitable, I hit up Gearbox to see if I could get official confirmation, and official confirmation I got.
Not only will Borderlands be releasing for download on Steam, Steve Gibson of Gearbox also told us about a couple additional features that will be exclusive to the PC version. Given the amount of unique weapons in the game, you'll probably end up with some sweet-looking gun that none of your friends have. Want to show it off? You'll be able to export item cards to .jpg files. Additionally, the PC version will come with timedemo benchmark software, which admittedly isn't needed for the console versions, but will be a nice touch.
Steve also went on to say that those with high end PCs will experience the best Borderlands graphics of all the platforms. Finally, and what actually makes me the happiest, is that Steve promises that the PC version will have menu and inventory systems that are specifically designed for use with a mouse, the lack of which has been one of my bigger complaints about recent multi-platform games. Steve states that Gearbox is treating the PC version very seriously, and from what he's told me, it sounds like Gearbox on the right track.
Final details for the Steam release are still being worked on, but the Steam pre-order date will be announced as soon as it's available. For those of you with a 360 or a PS3 and a decent gaming PC, which platform will you be getting the game for? |
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schild
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Fantastico.
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fuser
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I like the marketing Mikey Neumann has been doing for this. Has been taking down names of a few hundred people via twitter that preordered with proof of a receipt. In return he be playing with them via on PSN/XBL and promises to drop lewts  If you go back a few days you can pick up on all of the questions he has been answer. Still no PC love nor answer to my modding question. |
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Yegolev
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What is making Steam better than D2D in this situation?
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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schild
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Direct2Drive apparently only allows 3 downloads (with a new OS coming out, that's a terrible idea, not to mention just a terrible idea) - also, it's run by IGN.
Just saying. IGN.
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MrHat
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Out of the frying pan, into the fire.
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And Steam is so awesome now.
I might actually get this for PC and Console.
Madness.
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squirrel
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Direct2Drive apparently only allows 3 downloads (with a new OS coming out, that's a terrible idea, not to mention just a terrible idea) - also, it's run by IGN.
Just saying. IGN.
Hrm. I prefer steam but I have bought from D2D a few times and I've definitely downloaded a couple titles more than 3 times. It may be title specific. But yeah, IGN. |
Speaking of marketing, we're out of milk.
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Sky
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Just saying. IGN.
That's Useful Commentary. |
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Murgos
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Just saying. IGN.
That's Useful Commentary. Interestingly, it's also cynical. Who knew? |
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Yegolev
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I'm just making sure you guys are not dreaming of being Gabe Newell's twinkie. I forgot about that limited download bullshit.
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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Teleku
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I really can't figure out a reason not to use Steam over anything else right now. If not just for the fact I'm lazy and only want to have 1 site/account I need to remember to log into to get all my games.  |
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caladein
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I really can't figure out a reason not to use Steam over anything else right now. If not just for the fact I'm lazy and only want to have 1 site/account I need to remember to log into to get all my games. Games that have their own patcher-thingy, like MMOs or Games For Windows LIVE games, can tend to get really ugly. Some of that is adding another layer of unto a clusterfuck (Fallout 3  ) so it's not really Steam's fault, but it does complicate things. That said, I still default to buying from Steam unless there's a steep discount on D2D or GoG. |
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Yegolev
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Sounds good although I prefer Impulse simply because I want to be Brad Wardell's twinkie.
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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Azazel
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Only reason to Steam it rather than get the pretty box is if it uses Steamworks. And is significantly cheaper than the box/comes with other goodies.
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apocrypha
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Planes? Shit, I'm terrified to get in my car now!
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OK PS3 pre-order cancelled, I'll just have to forgo my daily WoW hour for a while until I've played the PC version to death |
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Hawkbit
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Like a Klansman in the ghetto.
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Steam has a prepurchase up now for $44.99.
Wonder what's better: The $50 retail box with extra guns and stuff or the $45 digital with nothing extra?
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Venkman
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Games that have their own patcher-thingy, like MMOs or Games For Windows LIVE games, can tend to get really ugly. Some of that is adding another layer of unto a clusterfuck (Fallout 3 ) so it's not really Steam's fault, but it does complicate things. That said, I still default to buying from Steam unless there's a steep discount on D2D or GoG. Definitely agree on older titles. But I bought Aion through Steam, it installed the NC Soft launcher, and it doesn't care if I run it through Steam or run it through NC launcher. Future MMOs I'm sure will do the same thing. Plus, Steam Cloud for games that support it. No more needing to level up three times in COD4 because of lost local data |
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schild
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Available: October 26th, 2009
This game will unlock in approximately 3 weeks, 2 days and 19 hours
I <3 countdowns.
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Azazel
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Interestingly, there's no price for Australians. It appears that they plan to gouge us for about AU$100 (US$87ish)  |
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BitWarrior
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Sorry if I sound naive, but when I look at the trailers for this game and read about it, I'm left asking myself, "What's the attraction?" I'm hoping (assuming?) someone might be able to explain what all the hype is for.
Currently, I look at the game as a FPS which allows you to make your own guns. Alright. By the looks of things you'll be shooting NPCs that look like they have a Doom level AI about them (ie: run towards you and shoot). I believe people have stats of some sort, I'm not sure about levels. Is there a story? Does it have some sort of level/zone progression? Is it basically TF2 plus weapon crafting? We've all seen cell shaded games before, I don't think that's the "groundbreaking" feature about this game - I like that it gives it a distinct style, but of course that's not the only thing people would be excited about I would assume.
So what is getting people excited about this game?
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Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put.
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bhodi
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No lie.
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There are some people here who have an unnatural attraction to randomly-generated lootable items.
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LK
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I do get the feeling that we are expecting a 9.0 game when the reality will be closer to 8.0, but Diablo with guns and 4 player co-op sounds pretty hot.
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Musashi
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There are some people here who have an unnatural attraction to randomly-generated lootable items.
How dare you frame your response as though you aren't included. You have offended the loot gods. I fear a loot pox is in your future. REPENT! |
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schild
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Sorry if I sound naive, but when I look at the trailers for this game and read about it, I'm left asking myself, "What's the attraction?" I'm hoping (assuming?) someone might be able to explain what all the hype is for.
Currently, I look at the game as a FPS which allows you to make your own guns. Alright. By the looks of things you'll be shooting NPCs that look like they have a Doom level AI about them (ie: run towards you and shoot). I believe people have stats of some sort, I'm not sure about levels. Is there a story? Does it have some sort of level/zone progression? Is it basically TF2 plus weapon crafting? We've all seen cell shaded games before, I don't think that's the "groundbreaking" feature about this game - I like that it gives it a distinct style, but of course that's not the only thing people would be excited about I would assume.
So what is getting people excited about this game?
wat There are some people here who have an unnatural attraction to randomly-generated lootable items. Some implies some sort of minority, hombre. And as for what Musashi says, it does imply you're not one of them. Which is a pack of lies. |
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Malakili
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I'm not sure about levels.
Yes, 50 of them. Is there a story?
Yes, but it probably isn't the main attraction for most people. Does it have some sort of level/zone progression?
Yes on both accounts. Is it basically TF2 plus weapon crafting? Its more like a post apocalyptic Diablo-esque Shooter/RPG hyrbid. |
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Murgos
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So what is getting people excited about this game?
Pshah, have you seen the footage with the damage numbers bouncing out of peoples heads as they get hit and then the shower of Phat Lewt when they go down? |
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schild
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So what is getting people excited about this game?
Pshah, have you seen the footage with the damage numbers bouncing out of peoples heads as they get hit and then the shower of Phat Lewt when they go down? Fuck yea and I'm stoked. |
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Tannhauser
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Awesome cel-shaded graphics combined with Diablo-like loot. Why yes I am MILDLY interested. |
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UnSub
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Interestingly, there's no price for Australians. It appears that they plan to gouge us for about AU$100 (US$87ish) Isn't the new standard for a high profile Xbox 360 title $110? That's what Batman:AA and Prototype both cost at launch. |
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Azazel
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For console that has been the EB case for some time. I recall Assassins Creed being $110 for example, or COD4. I was talking about PC prices though.
Having said that, is anyone in the US willing to take my money and gift me Borderlands in exchange? (purchase by proxy)
As for the appeal- Fallout 3 with vehicles and co-op!
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« Last Edit: October 04, 2009, 08:08:03 PM by Azazel »
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Hoax
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l33t kiddie
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-Diablo loot and action orientated gameplay, levels, skills, equipment, progression.
-L4D fps combat 4 player co-op.
-Vehicles. Sci-fi setting.
-Good art direction, good humor (robot dancing), not a Blizzard game for once.
Why are people excited? The fuck?
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Yoru
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I have preordered on Steam. I am weak. And also anticipating amazing office co-op.
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Velorath
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Direct2Drive apparently only allows 3 downloads (with a new OS coming out, that's a terrible idea, not to mention just a terrible idea) - also, it's run by IGN.
Just saying. IGN.
You stay classy IGN... |
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