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Post by Valaro on Apr 23, 2011 4:26:20 GMT -8
& Hey Guys, Thought id start a little off topic discussion. So some of you may or may not know that the Playstation Network was recently hacked. It has been off-line worldwide now for 2 days and shows no sign of coming back up any time soon. Who hacked it? No one really knows, but the internet decided to jump at Anonymous who a week before hand said that they would be ceasing all activities against Sony for the time being, in order to not affect the players. However rumour is that it is a splinter group. See to me this seems like the kind of thing that happens in movies. And to be frank... its a little ridiculous. Anyway I'm actually here to post about Portal 2 and how it has shown us what the future can hold for gaming online. Portal 2 has a Steam Overlay, which means that Steam (that annoying thing that comes with games on the PC) has been implemented onto the Playstation Network. This also means that when playing online Playstation users can play with PC and Mac users, as well as chat to them and unlock steam achievements and PSN Trophies. I think this is a fantastic idea! As in future games could be brought out such as Call of Duty or Battlefield (two examples) and rather than having to choose what you want it on, this provides the opportunity to play together as an industry not just as gamers who "choose a side". What do you guys think?
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Post by Karaa on Apr 23, 2011 11:59:59 GMT -8
Seems like a cool idea. I've never used steam before.
Thanks for posting the information.
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Post by Valaro on Apr 23, 2011 12:18:58 GMT -8
Think of it as Matrix Online for PC and Playstation only they all play together..... How awesome would that be!
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Post by Rassy - Rsy on Apr 23, 2011 14:04:16 GMT -8
For now i've still been able to avoid steam. Tnx to skidrow for example... and i will try to do so as long as i can. Portal 2 Rocks... well the single player does... haven't tried the co-op yet... probably won't be able to get away from steam for that... will see how it goes...
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Post by jumpjack on Apr 23, 2011 19:02:12 GMT -8
I've actually used Steam for years now and love it, my only complaint is the Steam client creates extra overhead. But the fact that any you upgrade to a new computer you don't have to trace down your CDs and DVDs it nice. You just download the Steam client and the install your games from Steam. Along with that if the developer releases any patches then Steam can automatically push down the updates for you so you don't have to track the patches down yourself.
I know its off topic but has anyone tried Rift yet? I just started it and it seems pretty cool.
-JJ
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Post by Karaa on Apr 23, 2011 19:08:52 GMT -8
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Post by Rycus on Apr 23, 2011 22:43:19 GMT -8
Jumpjack what shard are you playing on? I've been playing Rift since a couple days after launch and I love it.
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Post by Pylat on Apr 24, 2011 0:11:30 GMT -8
What's wrong with Steam? As far as gaming software goes it's probably the best out there. Far far better than Games For Windows Live or the Station Launcher Sony tried.
The patching and backup features are really convenient too.
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Post by Valaro on Apr 24, 2011 2:24:00 GMT -8
For me personally Pylat Steam is something Ive never had to use. It came with a number of games ive played and I didnt require it. It was "Activate through steam to play" so ive never had to use the Steam client so it was clutter for me.
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Post by Dee on Apr 24, 2011 8:35:20 GMT -8
I use Direct2Drive, and the times I don't wanna spend money, I use Skidrow or Razor1911... ahem >.>
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Post by jumpjack on Apr 24, 2011 19:13:51 GMT -8
I'm on Harrow... character name is Oksis Yeah its pretty cool.
-JJ
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Post by Rycus on Apr 24, 2011 19:16:59 GMT -8
I'm on Harrow... character name is Oksis Yeah its pretty cool. -JJ Bah would have to pick the only RP shard that's PVP lol
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Post by jumpjack on Apr 24, 2011 19:18:56 GMT -8
Sounds like I need to create character on one of the other Shards..
-JJ
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Post by Rycus on Apr 25, 2011 13:11:42 GMT -8
Well lemme know which one you end up picking
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Post by jumpjack on Apr 25, 2011 19:53:29 GMT -8
I created a new defiant char on Endless named Jumpjack -JJ
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