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- Comment on 3 hours ago:
Well, you have to do it only once. You don’t need constant internet connection. I mean you need internet to download the game, so just run it once and then you can play it offline without internet or wifi.
- Comment on 5 hours ago:
BTW if the new version comes out, you can keep this old one and get the new one for free (for owners of the old one). So maybe wait for the new version first, if its worth the changes. Just a suggestion.
- Comment on 5 hours ago:
I don’t actually know. Maybe you have to run it once with internet connection (right after downloading the game) to verify it? Steam allows for offline play, but not sure if the game allows that. I’ll test it quickly with disabling my internet connection for a second… don’t go away, wait a moment…
- OK so downloaded the game fresh and disabled my internet connection.
- Game does not run, internet required.
- Enabled connection, now the game launcher starts.
- Immediately closed the launcher and disabled internet connection again.
- Game runs without internet connection (not just the launcher).
So yes, you have to run the game once and connect first, then you can play without internet connection.
Note, this is the old version on Steam that will be renamed to 2013 Edition on Steam.
- Comment on Bethesda x Nintendo Switch™ 2 — Oblivion, Fallout 4, and Indiana Jones Coming to Switch 2 5 hours ago:
what
- Comment on Bethesda x Nintendo Switch™ 2 — Oblivion, Fallout 4, and Indiana Jones Coming to Switch 2 5 hours ago:
Thanks, but I would make my own mind about the game. There are lot of games others like, which I do not, and the other way too. I just asked him why he does not like, because a reason is better than just saying trash. This is no useful information to me. Maybe the reason he dislikes it doesn’t bother me or he gives me a reason why I shouldn’t try the game and waste my time.
- Comment on Bethesda x Nintendo Switch™ 2 — Oblivion, Fallout 4, and Indiana Jones Coming to Switch 2 5 hours ago:
I think it looks interesting. Its one of the games I want to play, if i find time.
- Comment on Bethesda x Nintendo Switch™ 2 — Oblivion, Fallout 4, and Indiana Jones Coming to Switch 2 5 hours ago:
Why did you regret playing Starfield?
- Comment on 7 hours ago:
The mods required to get it playable on PC nowadays are honestly not worth the effort.
Hmm, the Steam version works out of the box without mods. Its a good version to play, besides the online server requirements bullshit. I assume the new version will be based on the later released updated version on PS4 in 2015 and Switch on 2019.
- Comment on 7 hours ago:
Yeah, I was surprised that FF7 was not included, but 8 and 9 are. This re-release could be part of reworking whatever is needed to release on GOG. Also 6 is missing for some unknown reason.
- Comment on 11 hours ago:
The original is dated graphically, but you gotta realize it was basically the first ever cinematic game of its kind.
And the game shipped on 3 CDs. Kids these days don’t know we had to change disks mid gameplay. :D For us in Germany FF7 was even the first Final Fantasy we got ever as an official release! I played FF6 before and this new game with pre-rendered background, 3D battle graphics and CGI sequences was truly next gen. But at that time videogames were still for freaks in Germany and there was only a handful people playing RPGs.
Also I loved to search the internet in the local libraries computers for websites that lists data on the game, hunt hidden stuff and find animated GIFs to save them on my floppy disk… oh yes the floppy…
- Comment on 12 hours ago:
Although I wonder what the new version introduces…
My hope is, to get rid of the online service connection requirement. Right after the announcement, the game could not be started anymore. Hours later it worked again, but shows it depends on the servers of Square:
- Comment on 13 hours ago:
I say the Remake is basically a complete new game. It shouldn’t have been called Remake, but more like “Inspired by”. You don’t need to play the original game in my opinion, if you want to play the Remake. To me those are two separate games. And that comes from someone who says the original FF7 is the best videogame of all time.
- Comment on 23 hours ago:
They are mocking us.
- Comment on 23 hours ago:
But CS2 is basically Global Offensive. They “just” ported it over to the new engine. All items were kept and you didn’t need to buy your items again, as it is the same account. Overwatch 2 on the other hand changed the entire formula (5v5 instead 6v6) and introduced lot of new game types and modes. So it’s not exactly the same situation. Having said this, I wish Valve would have created a new game id and store page for the new version of the game. Such a shame.
- Comment on 23 hours ago:
I hate that shit. But there is actually a reason for. It’s part of their ongoing battle against cheaters or bad actors, as the game is free to play.
- Comment on 23 hours ago:
I play Marvel Rivals almost every day. Compared to Overwatch, it’s more casual and fun oriented, not that balanced at all. And its in third person, not first person. While Rivals has some Overwatch energy and can be played as a replacement, it is not a full replacement. And no other of these games will probably reach peak Overwatch and does not have the same charm.
BTW I recently installed Team Fortress 2 Classified, a mod that got its own Steam store page. It has lot of stuff from early TF2 days recreated and looks very interesting. Still need to try it out.
- Comment on Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2 Underperformed, and There Won't Be a Third - IGN 2 days ago:
Oops my bad. I thought its already a year ago… lol time does not fly!
- Comment on Borderlands 4 for Nintendo Switch 2 likely axed, as Take-Two says it’s ‘paused’ development | VGC 2 days ago:
Doesn’t Tiny Tina’s Wonderland count?
- Comment on Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2 Underperformed, and There Won't Be a Third - IGN 2 days ago:
On Steam store.steampowered.com/app/…/The_Outer_Worlds_2/ the lowest price it had was 2 month ago (approx. 1 year after release on Steam I think) at 30% cut, which is 49 Euros down from 70. So it might take another 6 or even 12 months before going lower than that.
- Comment on ANALYSIS: Nintendo Switch 2 sales remain well ahead of Switch 1, despite a softer first Christmas in some markets | VGC 2 days ago:
The key is, Nintendo produces more Switch 2 on release than Switch 1. Also when Switch 1 got released, nobody knew how hot it would be, as the last console prior to it was the Wii U flop. So given those two points, its only logical that the Switch 2 sells more on launch than the Switch 1 did. The question is, how long this will last.
- Comment on Tetris Variations 3 days ago:
Are we talking about strictly Tetris concept only? Or any game that goes in that direction? Or about all games with “Tetris” in the name? And how far is it allowed to go, until its no longer Tetris? Have a look at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tetris_variants
I grew up with Tetris on the original Game Boy from 1989. So I have a sweet spot for that game. There is Tetris & Dr. Mario on the SNES, which combines both games. I have so many memories with a friend playing a mixed mode where both games are played in a session. If we count anything that has Tetris in the name, then it’s Tetris Attack on the SNES for me.
There are also Tetris variants I never played too much, but I think they would have been classics for me too. Tetris Battle Gaiden on SNES looks interesting and fun. Lot of people say Tetris The Grand Master (1 or 2) on Arcade (and later ported to other systems) might be the best version, but I never played it.
In short, I don’t know how to answer this question. And I couldn’t with a certainty either I think.
- Comment on Final Fantasy III, IV, VIII and IX are now available on GOG 3 days ago:
Still requires people to go to shady websites with bad advertisement and maybe even virus infected sites. Then download games for free and have a bad feeling about it. But that is not even the worst part. They have to know which emulator to download (hopefully from a safe place), know how to install and configure it. Also no integrated features like achievements (I know about RetroAchivements…, but that is another thing) or Cloud saves. The versions on GOG offer some additional features and options like No encounter rates or battle assist in example.
All in all, I personally prefer playing the games on emulators and download Roms since early 2000s without feeling bad about it. In fact I feel good. But not everyone is me.
- Comment on Gaming market melts down after Google reveals new AI game design tool — Project Genie crashes stocks. (A.K.A . Investors panic because they don't understand what "real" videogames are) 3 days ago:
I also have probably emulators for approx. 90 consoles / systems and have full set of games for most… Even if no game is produced anymore, we can buy current gen PC and console games, including Switch and Steam. In addition to emulation of older systems. And then there is the modding scene… with never ending content for out beloved games, even remasters from fans.
If the gaming industry goes wild, then I have no fear of missing out. And there are enough games (even to buy) that will serve me for the rest of my life.
- Comment on Gaming market melts down after Google reveals new AI game design tool — Project Genie crashes stocks. (A.K.A . Investors panic because they don't understand what "real" videogames are) 3 days ago:
I wonder how bugs are patched or any updates are made to the games. There is no source code either, right? Even if it produces full games, they seem to be worthless and a copy paste at best. Whatever happens in the future, there will always be classic programmers and designers with a vision and talent, who will create wonderful games. And that is even a good selling point.
- Comment on 4 days ago:
Speedrunning a game is a challenge on itself, that is not part of the main game, like an achievement. Its to beat the game as fast as possible. There are different categories, in example abusing bugs is allowed or not or if the person has to 100% the game or just beat it as fast as possible. It’s an entire community and genre in itself to play all sorts of games like that, even massive role playing games!
- Comment on Games you really want to play, but can't or won't? 4 days ago:
I’m actually very interested into Deadlock. Got an invite when the game was new and it is what I imagined SMITE would be. The game has actual hero shooter elements and third person shooter like Overwatch, paired with the genre I am trying to get into. The reason why I do not play it is, because I don’t like playing Early Access games and wait for its official launch.
- Comment on Games you really want to play, but can't or won't? 4 days ago:
Mine actually too. lol. But it didn’t do it for me either, at least not in the long run.
- Comment on Games you really want to play, but can't or won't? 4 days ago:
I tried to get into MOBAs multiple times. Just reinstalled Dota 2 again (previously when I was still on Windows tried LoL). I don’t know what it is, but I just cant get into and play it. I like the idea of it though.
- Comment on 'Go Back and Play Morrowind and Tell Me That's the Game You Want to Play Again' — Former Bethesda Veteran Delivers His Verdict on Potential The Elder Scrolls Remasters - IGN 6 days ago:
I regret not to have played these Elder Scrolls games when they were new. These are really special games. At the time, I wasn’t a fan of western RPGs and leaned heavily into JRPGs. But man, I regret it.
- Comment on Xbox Hardware Revenue Has Been Dropping for Two Years Straight - IGN 1 week ago:
- hardware gets more expensive: check
- game pass gets more expensive: check
- everything is a Xbox, so you don’t need this system to play Xbox games: check
- games release multi platform: check
There is not really much incentive to buy a brand new Xbox console nowadays.
