Steam/PC Mega Thread

[GA!]

Does anyone know of a compatible game controller for my Mac? I want to get into the whole Steam gaming business.

[Herr Matzat]

Does anyone know of a compatible game controller for my Mac? I want to get into the whole Steam gaming business.

OSX natively supports the PS3 controller via Bluetooth. You just need to connect it via USB first. I just dont know how well it works out without extra software since most games seem to be optimized for the xbox controller and windows use.

http://www.cultofmac.com/198793/use-a-playstation-3-controller-on-your-mac-with-bluetooth-os-x-tips/

Keep in mind that it will be paired with you Mac than, you have to repair it with you PS3 (or your frinds PS3 if you just borrow one to try it out) if you want it to work with you console again.

[Nerf]

Anyone want Half Life 2: Episode One? I got it as part of 2011 holiday sale and totally forgot about it.

Is this a thing my computer would be able to run?

[Summers]

Go to canyourunit.

[apsham]

Europa Universalis has been 19.99 on the Humble Store for far too long for me to not be annoyed by this.

[Ruki]

98 more cents and To The Moon is mine!

[King Ellis]

You can do it, Ruki! Check between the cushions of your sofa.

Also, that La-Mulana on the flash sales looks mildly interesting. All the blurb paints it as being quite hard.

[GA!]

I'm all signed up and ready to go. What game should I buy first?

[TKz]

You should probably make sure any of them work on a Mac first.

[Dan]

So far I've bought the Guns of Icarus 4 pack, Final Fantasy VII, Surgeon Simulator and the Tomb Raider collection.

The latest Tomb Raider looks amazing with ultimate graphics settings enabled, the hair "TressFX" is pretty sweet too.

Oh, bought my friend Duck Tails last night too.

[9 to 5]

So. What are easy ways to level up on Steam without having do much at all? >_>

[Benji]

Anyone want Half Life 2: Episode One? I got it as part of 2011 holiday sale and totally forgot about it.

Is this a thing my computer would be able to run?

Not sure, but you can have it regardless if you want it. I've got no other use for it as I already own it.

RE: Levelling up - get as many cards as you can and then craft badges. That or buy loads of games (particularly during a sale, as you earn a card for every £10 you spend in a sale).

[9 to 5]

lol to crafting badges, too much effort. >_>

Buying games I could do. Does it raise XP alot? Do gifts count?

[Benji]

Not that much effort, just sell cards for games you don't want and buy the ones you do with the money earned.

[9 to 5]

You under-estimate how lazy I am.

[Plubby]

Tomb Raider for $10 is amazingly tempting. As is a further discount on Rogue Legacy.

[Herr Matzat]

Everyone vote on 7 Grand Steps pls.

[Nerf]

Anyone want Half Life 2: Episode One? I got it as part of 2011 holiday sale and totally forgot about it.

Is this a thing my computer would be able to run?

Not sure, but you can have it regardless if you want it. I've got no other use for it as I already own it.

Wooo! Apparently my computer can handle that!

[Plubby]

DuckTales Remastered is good for a nostalgic giggle. Not lighting the world on fire with its gameplay, but it's clearly not meant to.

[TKz]

Biggest complaint I've heard is that it's really bad for interrupting gameplay with cutscenes.