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The thing is, SE is so open and dynamic you could make your own fun to the next level. So much so he might be able to get exactly what he wants. A bit of roleplay might be needed, maybe waiting for when they put in legit enemies. Seriously, you can build a base on an asteroid, turn on meteors and let it get bombarded to hell. Explore that, it's loving awesome. This game is probably what you want.
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Well, that's strange. I went to the Steam page for Space Engineers to check it out, and it says I already own it. But I don't. It's not in my library, and clicking 'Play Now' from the store page just pops up an 'update news' window with no content. So I can't buy it, and I can't play it. Que?
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Submit a ticket. I think that page/game may be bugged for steam. I tried buying the four-pack when it was on sale but it wouldn't let me either.
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Oct 15, 2014 21:21
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FredMSloniker posted:What games are out there that let you build a space station and/or Moon/Marsbase? I already know about KSP; I'm looking for something a little less 'make your own fun'. Like the ancient 'Earth Orbit Stations'. Startopia is quite excellent.
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Oct 15, 2014 23:36
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Man, the best part of Alpha Protocol is having these big serious cutscenes in which I've changed Michael into Fidel Castro. "I did what I had to do!"
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Oct 15, 2014 23:37
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SolidSnakesBandana posted:Startopia is quite excellent. Seconded
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Oct 15, 2014 23:54
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I have a bit of a weird recommendation request. I got a few buddies come over and I might persuade them to play some video games. Thing is, they haven't played games in forever and I'm a bit of a loss at what best to prepare. I only have 1 controller, so it'd have to be something that can be played by switching the controller back and forth and/or that's just fun to see someone else play. I'm thinking of the Yawgh, but for some different more actiony games I'm at a bit of a loss. Maybe dark souls? I'd say saints row 4 but that game takes a bit to get good... also: third the startopia comment. A great charming game.
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Oct 16, 2014 00:21
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double nine posted:I have a bit of a weird recommendation request. I got a few buddies come over and I might persuade them to play some video games. Thing is, they haven't played games in forever and I'm a bit of a loss at what best to prepare. I only have 1 controller, so it'd have to be something that can be played by switching the controller back and forth and/or that's just fun to see someone else play. Your non-gaming friends don't want to play games and especially don't want to watch someone else play games! Don't commit social suicide man.
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Oct 16, 2014 02:04
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You're really hamstringing yourself with only one controller.
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Oct 16, 2014 03:14
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You can play Fibbage with one controller and everyone else uses their cell phones.
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Oct 16, 2014 03:19
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double nine posted:I have a bit of a weird recommendation request. I got a few buddies come over and I might persuade them to play some video games. Thing is, they haven't played games in forever and I'm a bit of a loss at what best to prepare. I only have 1 controller, so it'd have to be something that can be played by switching the controller back and forth and/or that's just fun to see someone else play. Assuming you're on 360 or PC, just go drop $30 on a wired xbox360 controller.
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Oct 16, 2014 04:02
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double nine posted:I have a bit of a weird recommendation request. I got a few buddies come over and I might persuade them to play some video games. Thing is, they haven't played games in forever and I'm a bit of a loss at what best to prepare. I only have 1 controller, so it'd have to be something that can be played by switching the controller back and forth and/or that's just fun to see someone else play. Mount Your Friends. You take turns and it is hilarious. I think it has hotseat multiplayer?
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double nine posted:I have a bit of a weird recommendation request. I got a few buddies come over and I might persuade them to play some video games. Thing is, they haven't played games in forever and I'm a bit of a loss at what best to prepare. I only have 1 controller, so it'd have to be something that can be played by switching the controller back and forth and/or that's just fun to see someone else play. Trials Evolution. It's wacky and has dirtbikes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cME-MsX51yg
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Buy more controllers or play a Mario Party drinking game. Watching someone fumble around in Dark Souls sounds like the most boring evening ever for a non-gamer. e: Real answer – get a multiplayer side scroller like Castle Crashers. Even if your friends haven't kept up with modern gaming they surely played Mario or something and should still be able to wrap their brain around a simple game like that. kedo fucked around with this message at 17:20 on Oct 16, 2014 |
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double nine posted:I have a bit of a weird recommendation request. I got a few buddies come over and I might persuade them to play some video games. Thing is, they haven't played games in forever and I'm a bit of a loss at what best to prepare. I only have 1 controller, so it'd have to be something that can be played by switching the controller back and forth and/or that's just fun to see someone else play. "Hey guys I know you don't play many games but lets take turns playing dark souls"  That's a terrible idea. You really just need additional controllers, but for the meantime I second playing something silly like Mario and just trading off on deaths or something. Or watch a movie 
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Oct 16, 2014 17:27
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I'm looking for more atmospheric games like Year Walk. The game gives me the absolute creeps in a very fresh and new way. I love Penumbra and might look back into Amnesia. They don't necessarily have to be creepy. Talking about very atmospheric exploration games that are very cerebral and may forgo combat or other intense mechanics. But those mechanics are not necessarily unwelcome. I want rich, original and deep atmosphere that engulfs the player in the world. Even Zeno Clash would be an example.
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Oct 17, 2014 02:11
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NeoSeeker posted:I'm looking for more atmospheric games like Year Walk. The game gives me the absolute creeps in a very fresh and new way. I love Penumbra and might look back into Amnesia. Give Alien: Isolation a look.
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Oct 17, 2014 07:15
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NeoSeeker posted:I'm looking for more atmospheric games like Year Walk. The game gives me the absolute creeps in a very fresh and new way. I love Penumbra and might look back into Amnesia. It's been a while since I recommended the Void.
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Oct 17, 2014 07:18
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Fat Samurai posted:It's been a while since I recommended the Void. Speaking of, if you're into atmosphere keep an eye out for there uh, remake, of Pathologic that is due next year. And have you tried Knock Knock? It's not for everyone, I can't say that I enjoyed it, but it did do some things well, like atmosphere.
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Leper Residue posted:Speaking of, if you're into atmosphere keep an eye out for there uh, remake, of Pathologic that is due next year. Wait, this is actually happening? I hadn't heard a peep in years, the forums looked abandoned last time I checked -- I assumed the project was dead.
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Tuxedo Catfish posted:Wait, this is actually happening? I hadn't heard a peep in years, the forums looked abandoned last time I checked -- I assumed the project was dead. They got a kickstarter that was successfully funded which ended on the 7th, so I hope so.
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Fat Samurai posted:It's been a while since I recommended the Void. Leper Residue posted:Speaking of, if you're into atmosphere keep an eye out for there uh, remake, of Pathologic that is due next year. Both are exactly what I'm looking for. Very awesome. I remember when The Void came out because of all the commotion caused by the devs uploading torrents of it. Never got around to playing it and from what I can see the devs totally deserve the money. I'm waiting for Alien: Isolation's price to drop or for it to go on sale. It's literally at the top of my list. If anything these games are kinda there to pass the time. Although I've had this bug ever since the indie movement got big with Braid and other such games. NeoSeeker fucked around with this message at 08:00 on Oct 17, 2014 |
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Oct 17, 2014 07:57
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NeoSeeker posted:I'm waiting for Alien: Isolation's price to drop or for it to go on sale. It's literally at the top of my list. If anything these games are kinda there to pass the time. Although I've had this bug ever since the indie movement got big with Braid and other such games. This, especially when they know they're going to have DLC 2 months after release that they'll charge you for again. unless it's a game I absolutely NEED (GTA, on release, I've avoided even game play videos for over a year, just so I can play on pc release and have a completely new game) and Fallout 4 (If it ever comes out), I'll never pay full price.
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Oct 17, 2014 08:01
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Seeing as Alien Isolation is from sega, it's probably not a bad idea to wait, they go pretty aggressive with sales. I'd wait to see what they do for the winter sale.
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Oct 17, 2014 08:04
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Leper Residue posted:Seeing as Alien Isolation is from sega, it's probably not a bad idea to wait, they go pretty aggressive with sales. I'd wait to see what they do for the winter sale. Probably a good bit of advice. There's usually a pre / christmas sale / post / new year sale or something, right? Maybe even a hallowe'en horror sale?
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Oct 17, 2014 08:06
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It's cool to load up the Steam Wishlist with every game you want. Other companies would rather die than make it easy for you to see what's on sale. Instead they would bury it and shove poo poo like blockland in your face.
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itsjustdrew posted:Probably a good bit of advice. There's usually a pre / christmas sale / post / new year sale or something, right? Maybe even a hallowe'en horror sale? There's a Halloween sale, and Aliens might be in it, but I wouldn't expect much from that, it's way way too soon. There's usually a mini black friday type sale but I wouldn't expect too much. No idea of a new year sale. Christmas sale, I'd expect to see at least 25-33%, and since Sega can get crazy maybe even 50%. Sega seems to really understand the "Sell low, sell lots" thing when it comes to pc games. It will get a sale during the winter sale, that isn't even a question, it'll be a front liner, just how much? Who knows?
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I'll take it even if it's just knocking 5 bucks off the price. It really does seem that good. The only problem I have is it doesn't seem all that replayable.. Who cares though? It's one of the first original AAA-games to come out in years. Just to applaud the devs and publishers for making it happen, I'd forgo principle. I mean if things keep going the way they are I'd be content with buying new releases for 60 dollars just because the industry got its rear end in gear. Again, what we were promised almost a decade ago is finally happening. I'd rather be glad than mad, just shut up and play the god drat games they said they were going to put out. I've got a fever. A fever for good video games! And the only prescription, is more video game sales! NeoSeeker fucked around with this message at 08:34 on Oct 17, 2014 |
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Leper Residue posted:There's a Halloween sale, and Aliens might be in it, but I wouldn't expect much from that, it's way way too soon. Sounds about right, anything over 33% I'll get it I think.
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I've seriously got a fever for games. Especially now with all this super awesome stuff coming out. It's very difficult to keep my list up so I don't have to backtrack later, while keeping my purchase bug in check. Don't want to lose track. I dunno what it is, this whole "GOTTA HAVE IT NOW" thing. Especially when I already have too many games to play already. The games I want will still be there later and for a lower price.... Posting about it helps, and reminds me my library is freshly well stocked. NeoSeeker fucked around with this message at 08:44 on Oct 17, 2014 |
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NeoSeeker posted:I've seriously got a fever for games. Especially now with all this super awesome stuff coming out. It's hard to isolate in order to not burn through all my cash when I really want my "to-buy" list to get out of control, while keeping my purchase bug in check. I think it's like women and shoes. MUST HAVE MORE.
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Oct 17, 2014 08:41
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Just give me all the video games, right?
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Something like that. it's like every RPG I play I want one of every item at least. I just want 1 of every game in life.
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Apologies if this has already been requested.. Are there any games, Story wise, That are similar to spec ops the line.. Because i know spec ops is just a very average third person shooter but what i loved about it was it was released along side modern warfare and battlefield who were "HWARH!! WAR!! YEAAAHHH!!!" and then spec ops came out and took a poo poo all over that
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Zyntherius posted:Apologies if this has already been requested.. You could always try MGS or something I suppose, or splinter cell games. I'm trying to think of all the stealthy shooters I can, or do you literally mean story related instead of gaming style?
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Oct 17, 2014 12:15
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Well i've never really been fond of stealth games. and the only metal gear i tried was i think number 2 on the PS1
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Zyntherius posted:Apologies if this has already been requested.. Bioshock for plot twist, The Void or Vangers for game mechanics that look normal but story gets crazy weird
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I'm stuck with an old crappy laptop (2 ghz Core 2 and geforce 9300) for the next 2 weeks and need a recommendation for something to play in the evenings. I'm ok with just about anything that I can easily walk away from if something comes up. So no racing games or diablo clones, I guess? Games I've enjoyed a lot in similiar situations: Baldur's Gate (and all the infinity engine games at this point) Pharoah Alpha Centauri (Was never able to get into Civ 2 or 3 after Alpha Centauri) Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup
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Fruits of the sea posted:I'm stuck with an old crappy laptop (2 ghz Core 2 and geforce 9300) for the next 2 weeks and need a recommendation for something to play in the evenings. I'm ok with just about anything that I can easily walk away from if something comes up. So no racing games or diablo clones, I guess? Dungeons of Dredmore, is like Dungeon Crawl but with a friendlier UI and other nice things. Zeus, which is like Pharaoh but slightly better. The classic X-Com games (Enemy Unknown, Terror from the Deep and Apocalypse). Turn based and you can save anytime you wish. Master of Orion 2, the ultimate sci-fi turn-based 4x strategy game.
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Thanks for the suggestions! I've actually tried Dredmore, the character building was really interesting, but the inventory management and crafting sucked a lot of the fun out of the game. Loved the old X-Com but I'm too engaged with the new one to go back just yet. Will definitely add Zeus to the wishlist, but I think it's about time I give MoO a try. Heard a lot about it.
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