Quote from FMPONE14 minutes ago, FMPONE said: Think you can wave goodbye to the 8th most played game on Steam (at least as of today at this very minute)
Still says I can buy Rocket League off steam, is it actually going exclusive or just being sold on both stores? Their post doesnt really seem to answer that question.
Quote from fewseb22 minutes ago, fewseb said: Still says I can buy Rocket League off steam, is it actually going exclusive or just being sold on both stores? Their post doesnt really seem to answer that question.
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2…impression=true
You don’t have to be a psychic to figure out how that one ends.
And this is just going to continue or even accelerate. Unreal Engine being state of the art is going to be a continuing thorn in Valve’s side. They simply must invest in their own ecosystem more and make their own competitive engine. It’s an arms race and it’s become painfully one sided.
Quote from FMPONE8 minutes ago, FMPONE said: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2…impression=true
You don’t have to be a psychic to figure out how that one ends.
And this is just going to continue or even accelerate. Unreal Engine being state of the art is going to be a continuing thorn in Valve’s side. They simply must invest in their own ecosystem more and make their own competitive engine. It’s an arms race and it’s become painfully one sided.
Some how I dont see Source2 competing with Unreal, especially considering the rumors that L4D3s development ended in micro-civil war between the devs over continuing to use source2 or just moving to unreal since it was an actual finished engine.
Considering all we have seen of Source2 has been small scale VR games and a very messy port, it doesn't speak to highly of the company that blew the industry away with its source engine reveal in 2003.
This whole situation feels unwinnable for Valve, even with an actual threat it doesnt seem like they have any motivation at all the buckle down and make anything. Steam has over a decades worth of community features that work almost flawlessly, but what good is that going to do when Epic has all the games that casual buyers want. Another expensive VR headset with no featured games isnt going to cut it again, it just seems so odd that Valve used to be known for making well-thought out, very creative games. Now they make state of the art VR tech that doesnt do anything.
Quote from fewsebJust now, fewseb said: Some how I dont see Source2 competing with Unreal, especially considering the rumors that L4D3s development ended in micro-civil war between the devs over continuing to use source2 or just moving to unreal since it was an actual finished engine.
Considering all we have seen of Source2 has been small scale VR games and a very messy port, it doesn't speak to highly of the company that blew the industry away with its source engine reveal in 2003.
This whole situation feels unwinnable for Valve, even with an actual threat it doesnt seem like they have any motivation at all the buckle down and make anything. Steam has over a decades worth of community features that work almost flawlessly, but what good is that going to do when Epic has all the games that casual buyers want. Another expensive VR headset with no featured games isnt going to cut it again, it just seems so odd that Valve used to be known for making well-thought out, very creative games. Now they make state of the art VR tech that doesnt do anything.
Cool post, but can I interest you in a digital trading card game?
wait, where are you going
Quote from FMPONE4 minutes ago, FMPONE said: Cool post, but can I interest you in a digital trading card game?
wait, where are you going
Listen for $20 its a little cheap but acceptable when your competition is trying to sell us all this "free" nonsense, however your micro-transaction card packs are a way too cheap for my liking, I think ill just go buy the apex battle bible for like $120, thats what all the cool kids waste their money on. Maybe ill go get the Thanos Dance for Frognight while im at it.
Come back to me when youve finally figured out how to put a computer chip in my brain so I can watch McDonalds ads while I sleep.
Quote from fewsebOn 5/1/2019 at 9:29 PM, fewseb said: Some how I dont see Source2 competing with Unreal, especially considering the rumors that L4D3s development ended in micro-civil war between the devs over continuing to use source2 or just moving to unreal since it was an actual finished engine.
Something's clearly wrong when you don't want to use your own company's engine to make your game...
Here's an interesting article on things we already talked about and know
Quote from fewsebOn 5/1/2019 at 8:54 PM, fewseb said: Still says I can buy Rocket League off steam, is it actually going exclusive or just being sold on both stores? Their post doesnt really seem to answer that question.
Now they are in sort of damage control limbo, as they've backtracked.
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I imagine there's concern for e-sports fans of RL of what will happen, although I would expect Epic to let Psyonix continue do what they've done, maybe even just provide extra funding to make the RL tournament more relevant. This is the kind of game that can easily go to the Olympics.
"Early indications are supportive, as PC pre-orders are higher than for the first Division, and pre-orders on the Ubisoft store are six times higher. We believe this deal is a long-term positive for Ubisoft."
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-…pic-games-store
"BAFTA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, will honor Epic Gameswith a Special Award recognizing its growth from its founding in 1991 to "world-renowned industry leader and innovator"."
"Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has argued that store exclusives will ultimately benefit gamers, in the face of persistent criticism for the Epic Games Store's strategy.
Joining a discussion on Twitter yesterday, Sweeney said that stocking the Epic Games Store with PC exclusives is the only effective way of ending the standard 70/30 revenue split imposed on developers."
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-…ves-are-working
"Epic Games will cover refunds of Shenmue III to protect developer after backlash"
Capitalism is so beautiful isn't it? ?
I actually used the Epic games Store to buy a game. I bought Outer Wilds, it’s very interesting.
Its also an EXXXClusive to the Epic Marketplace, or you know damn well I woulda bought that shiz on Steam.
Quote from FMPONEOn 7/9/2019 at 2:10 AM, FMPONE said: Outer Wilds
criminally overrated game, don't buy
"Rebellion Boss: Epic ‘Paying Through the Nose’ to Build Its Store, It’s Fantastic; I Was Impressed by Their Offer"
Quote from Radu4 hours ago, Radu said: "Rebellion Boss: Epic ‘Paying Through the Nose’ to Build Its Store, It’s Fantastic; I Was Impressed by Their Offer"
Drinks on @Beck! ?
Also, this just in:
"Epic Games will be supporting the Blender Foundation with a donation of $1.2 MILLION DOLLARS, to be delivered over a period of three years."
https://www.blendernation.com/2019/07/15/epi…epic-megagrant/
Quote from Radu1 hour ago, Radu said: Also, this just in:
"Epic Games will be supporting the Blender Foundation with a donation of $1.2 MILLION DOLLARS, to be delivered over a period of three years."
https://www.blendernation.com/2019/07/15/epi…epic-megagrant/
With Blender 2.8 RC just out the door and this grant waiting to step in, there's no doubt Blender will gain more interest. So happy to see this happen.
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