Steam/PC Mega Thread

[King Ellis]

I rock the shotty which isn't always best in that level. I killed 8 special infected in one chapter though!

[Herr Matzat]

Got my "The Banner Saga" Steam Key of Kickstarter and Preloaded the game already. It´s on of the Kickstarter Projects i am most exited for. I hope it turns out as awesome as it sounds, looks and was discibed.

If you want to just check it out, the Multiplayer has been Free 2 Play for several month now and will stay that way. It´s very slow paced and friendly compared to any other F2P game i know.

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Available: 14 January 2014

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Pre-Purchase Offer

Buy now to get the PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE - the ‘Insane Viking’ pack! Pre-order includes the exclusive Tryggvi character (spearman class) plus a necklace that grants a +10% extra damage in combat. It also includes three exclusive tracks created by Grammy nominated composer Austin Wintory.

The pre-order exclusive “Insane Viking” pack includes:
• Tryggvi character (spearman class)
• Tryggvi’s necklace (grants +10 % CHANCE TO DO 2X STR DAM in combat)
• 3 exclusive tracks by Grammy nominated composer Austin Wintory
• Special pre-order price

Character Description:
Tryggvi is a well-known character in his town where he is mostly avoided due to his raucous nature. However, there’s no denying his weight in combat as a skilled spearman, and you’re a wise man to engage his services to fight on your side. His necklace, with matching full and half-moon symbols, is made of pearl and he believes they align to give him luck.

About the Game Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization. Every decision you make in travel, conversation and combat has a meaningful effect on the outcome as your story unfolds. Not everyone will survive, but they will be remembered. Key Features

• Player choice that drives your own narrative – every decision you make in travel, conversation and combat has a meaningful effect on the outcome as your story unfolds.
• Over 25 playable characters from 2 different races, human and varl, the horned giants – embark on your epic journey with a variety of characters from 7 different classes, each with unique abilities and upgrade options to fit your play style.
• Strategic combat with consequences - victory or defeat and even the permanent loss of a character depends on which characters you choose to take into battle and what decisions you make afterwards.
• The journey is as important as battle – your role in building and managing your caravan as you travel the vast frozen landscape is critical to not only your own survival but the survival of an entire civilization.
• An epic Viking saga brought to life in 2D glory – beautifully hand drawn combat sequences and animations, accompanied by an evocative score from Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory, will immerse you into a fantasy realm inspired by Norse mythology.
• Multiplayer Combat Enhanced – sharpen your combat skills in the free multiplayer game “Factions”. Compete against other players with many of the character classes you see in The Banner Saga.

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[Benji]

Axel has added me. Who is Axel? I recognise the name but can't put an EWB user to it.

[King Ellis]

sHitman!

[Herr Matzat]

Broken Age Backer Beta Tomorrow! So this makes two Kickstarter games i am looking forward to getting unlocked the same minute on Steam.

Wow, the music on both of these games seems so good.

[RoHitman Reigns]

Yeah thats me benji

[Herr Matzat]

Banner Saga OST up for sale.
https://austinwintory.bandcamp.com/album/the-banner-saga

This was a very special project to be a part of. THE BANNER SAGA was my first real experience with Kickstarter, and there is something very different about being "hired" by 20,042 backers instead of a single team. The sense of responsibility with this score felt hugely magnified by that. So I hope I have delivered something worthy because not one day passed in the year and a half of work that I didn't think about that trust.

With that said, I LOVE this game and the wonderful Stoic team. So unlike anything I've ever worked on, and probably the most challenging score I've ever written. One couldn't have dreamt up something better to follow the surreal experience of JOURNEY.

Certain people need singling out for praise. Kim Campbell and Jerry Junkin are at the top of that list. To collaborate with the illustrious Dallas Winds on this game was a dream come true. Jerry completely changed my life via his commission of John Corigliano's 3rd Symphony, "Circus Maximus," (GO LISTEN TO IT if you haven't!) and so to work directly with him, and with these musicians, was beyond blissful. As Executive Director of the Dallas Winds, Kim worked long and hard to make this project happen and it simply wouldn't have without him.

Also, if you remotely enjoy this album, credit rests overwhelmingly with the musicians performing it. The Dallas Winds played with both force and nuance. It was breathtaking to record. Thanks as always to my wonderful team (all credited below) for their invaluable contributions.

Thereafter the bizarre and beautiful prepared electric guitar work of Mike Niemietz, and didgeridoo playing of Randin Graves brought something beyond what I'd hoped for.

Next were the singers. What more can be said of Peter Hollens and Malukah? They're among the best I've ever known; glorious talents and the finest human begins. It's a humbling privilege to have worked with them, and to call them dear friends. Add to that Johann Sigurdarson, whose voice I can't imagine the score without.

Finally, Taylor Davis, who sits at the heart of it all. Her violin solos are already known everywhere for the covers she's done, but to write for her and so closely collaborate was an honor. No amount of thanks will cover it.

Enough of my rambling!

Sorry, guys, but i am a bit thrilled about this game.

[Plubby]

So, do you want us to stop buying games, or start again? Forgive me, your ridiculous "Let's play a game" thread has contradicted this post and now i'm confused.

[Herr Matzat]

Uhm, i backed these games month ago on Kickstarter. I get the key, even a boxed version, because i payed back in the day. And actualy there are many more to follow, which issent a contradiction but confirming that i should put less monny in a high number of games and instead play the shit i own.

Here is my list of Kickstarter games im am waiting for besides the two comming today... some of them should be ready soonish.

Wasteland 2

STAR COMMAND PC Version

Castle Story (whenever the beta finaly gets to a point that is more than bare bones)

Project Eternity

Sealark

Torment: Tides of Numener

Dog Sled Saga

Double Fine's MASSIVE CHALICE

Chroma Squad

Project Phoenix

Republique (Episodes 2-5)

Double Fine Adventure Act 2

[RPS]

Tonight I learned that Benji is still a scrub when it comes to L4D2, even after the switch from 360 to PC.

Says the guy who had less kills than me every single round.

If you guys are up for some L4D2 this weekend, I'd join you.

[Herr Matzat]

http://www.onlysp.com/the-banner-saga-review/

http://kotaku.com/the-banner-saga-isnt-just-a-pretty-face-1500844642

[Benji]

Would anyone like 90% off the game RIP? I have a coupon that I'm not likely to use. Expires within three days. Let me know your Steam handle and I'll send it over.

Also, I started playing TF2 every now and again recently. It's a good game to jump in and out of when I have 10 minutes. I just went to look at what items I've gained by playing and found out that one of them sells for £6 on the Steam marketplace. £6 for a freaking in-game scarf - the fuck is wrong with people? So yeah, that went straight up for sale and into the piggybank.

[Berober]

Guys, Broken Age was wonderful and everyone needs to play it as soon as possible... even if I was dumb and it took me half a day to realise what the hell happened in the ending.

[Herr Matzat]

Yeah, Broken Age is crazy good looking, it just draws you in so much... love the art, every character, the music... wow! The only thing i wish for act 2 is that it gets more and harder riddles.

The Banner Saga is very very sweet aswell. It´s extremly slowpaced but in that nature and with it´s artstyle and the music it draws you in just as much as Broken Age just in a different feel.

Two worlds to get lost in deep with ease. And i am not just saing that because i backed thos games, i was not able to spend more than 10 Minutes with Shadowrun for example and i backed that aswell. These two games deserv your hard earned cash!

[Dan]

Started playing Rust. This is brilliant!

[Ruki]

Started playing Rust. This is brilliant!

So great! Although, it looks like the server I am on is dying out....and this is after my team and I made a three floor mansion, a prison, a pit fighting arena, a servants quarters, a sniper nest, and a huge tower (building it up just to see how high we can go)....plus about 3-4 things of C4 (we had more, but we also had a failed raid), a bunch of guns, ammo and food. Bah! But, it was getting too easy...time to move on to a more populated server!

[KevinStorm]

I somehow have 50% off of Crusader Kings 2 on steam. I already have the game and all the expansions. Anybody want it?

[TEOL]

Yeah I've got like two of those I haven't been able to shift, they seem to be giving loads of them away.

[9 to 5]

Also, I started playing TF2 every now and again recently. It's a good game to jump in and out of when I have 10 minutes. I just went to look at what items I've gained by playing and found out that one of them sells for £6 on the Steam marketplace. £6 for a freaking in-game scarf - the fuck is wrong with people? So yeah, that went straight up for sale and into the piggybank.

That is worth playing just for the generated money!

[Benji]

I'm basically going to play it so that I have funds for the next Steam sale It does help that it's fun, even when I'm on the losing team.