Epic Games Store now open!

ic1male · 20 Mar 2019 at 17:48

So, what's up next... This!

Quantic Dreams three PS4 exclusives are coming to Epic Games Store.

https://www.epicgames.com/store/product/beyond-two-souls/home
https://www.epicgames.com/store/product/detroit-become-human/home
https://www.epicgames.com/store/product/heavy-rain/home

ic1male · 20 Mar 2019 at 17:49

What?!! They've snatched The Outer Worlds from Steam as well? Well, AU&*(&$*(&(*"HJ!¬!¬!!

ic1male · 20 Mar 2019 at 17:59

Hmm, I'll wait a year then. I feel it is time to pick a side and I'm going with Steam. I know they don't care about me at the end of the day but the last thing I want is for Steam to go boobs up.

ic1male · 20 Mar 2019 at 18:11

PC777 said:
But Epic have rattled Steam already, no question about it, the previously coasting execs at Valve are likely having to get some new ideas and damn quick too.

Might even scare them into finally releasing Half Life 3.

Yeah I saw somewhere that Gabe Newell sent an email saying "Don't die within the next five years" in response to a question asked about Half Life. I think Epic is giving them a kick up the arse.

ic1male · 20 Mar 2019 at 18:20

Random Guy Esq. said:
That email has since been shown to be a hoax.

ic1male · 20 Mar 2019 at 21:40

Tombstone said:
I'm picking both sides, not fussed about launchers and the only person I punish by choosing a side is me, by depriving myself of playing something for a large period of time.

I'm lucky in that regard - I never buy games on release. I generally wait for a Game of the Year edition or a low price. The games industry would collapse if they relied on people like me.

ic1male · 20 Mar 2019 at 21:43

Tombstone said:
Impatience and peer pressure are my curses, a combination of I want, I want and all my mates having a great time in a game almost always means that I succumb to purchasing

I'm ancient enough that peer pressure isn't a factor anymore. *sips Horlicks*

ic1male · 21 Mar 2019 at 18:14

Next freebie is out now - Oxenfree. In two weeks time it's The Witness.

ic1male · 21 Mar 2019 at 21:14

Tombstone said:
Ah, The Witness is meant to be pretty good, I remember hearing that it was a touch short but decent puzzler

I thought it was VERY good. Some of the puzzles are a bit mindboggling but it's a beautiful setting you can explore with lots of things to discover.

ic1male · 5 Apr 2019 at 10:11

The Witness is free now. Next up from April 18 is Transistor (the second game made by the people who did Bastion).

ic1male · 5 Apr 2019 at 20:04

Random Guy Esq. said:
Not a hope in hell that Cyberpunk will be an Epic exclusive, when CDPR have GOG.

Oh noes. That is the one game that I’d cave in for.

But I’ve heard nothing but moans about RDR2. The hype was through the roof at launch but when people started actually playing the damn thing, nobody was that impressed. Nice graphics but awful gameplay. And not a single BAFTA award.

ic1male · 18 Apr 2019 at 17:27

Heads up that Transistor is now free to download. Next game up, on May 2, is World of Goo. Must be running out of money now...

ic1male · 2 May 2019 at 12:00

Tombstone said:
Which simply serves to show to me how pointless the review system on Steam is and why I don't miss it on other launchers.

It's not the system that's pointless, it's the idiots who abuse it. Steam has a new option which blocks review bombing and doesn't include them in the overall rating.

ic1male · 3 May 2019 at 00:33

Note - World of Goo is now available for free. It's been spruced up for modern displays. Next is Stories Untold, which I haven't got a clue as to what it is.

ic1male · 5 May 2019 at 00:58

sinwave said:
do the fortnite kids pay for microtransactions? i'm just wondering if there is a ready made market of people who actually pay for things as fortnite is otherwise free.

Yes, there are four boys in my family who are addicted to it. One racked up a sizeable amount because his dad left a credit card on the account. Another gets Xbox money cards for Xmas (£50 off his nan) and spent it all on Fortnite Vbucks.

ic1male · 12 May 2019 at 11:54

chrcoluk said:
Achievements "stuck" because it isnt a gimmick, its popular with players. I love achievements, the best thing major nelson did for gamers as he was the originator of the idea.

Yes it's one thing I really miss playing mostly on PC now, my PlayStation trophies! I find they encourage you to play more of the game than I typically would, which can only be a good thing, getting your money's worth.

ic1male · 13 May 2019 at 12:56

I'm only really fussed about the PlayStation ones because the Platinum trophy is the one I want. They're the ones you produce in willy waving battles.

ic1male · 14 May 2019 at 11:29

Sign up for 2FA to get $10. What if you already have done?

ic1male · 14 May 2019 at 13:45

I suppose you could try turning 2FA off and then back on again during the sale if you don't get the dosh right off the bat.

ic1male · 18 May 2019 at 13:32

What a complete cluster<censored>.

You can't even buy Borderlands 3 now! Mega sale is proving mega bother for Epic.