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[...the original message to console gamers who would be missing out on all this extra PC content was basically "I feel sorry for you guys"....]
Like I said in the last article, that was wrong. In the preparetodie forums, we were informed that those of us, who still held on to our Dark Souls discs will be in for a treat.
We were always going to get the DLC, it wether it was to be paid DLC or free DLC that was the issue. The thread should still be in there, if it hasn't been pruned away.
Like I said in the last article, that was wrong. In the preparetodie forums, we were informed that those of us, who still held on to our Dark Souls discs will be in for a treat.
We were always going to get the DLC, it wether it was to be paid DLC or free DLC that was the issue. The thread should still be in there, if it hasn't been pruned away.
Lots of games on Steam still use Games for Windows Live, so I think it's early to be glad just yet. However the IGN article said that it will have a Steam and a Games for Windows release, notice the lack of "Live" there, so that gives some hope.
Fuck yeah! Now I just need to beat Demon's Souls already. Thank god today isn't the last day of the servers. :D
I bet there will be incoming bitching when people find out the Steam version still uses GFWL for its multiplayer backbone.
At first I was a little bugged by paying for the dlc but then I figured that this is literally extra content being added to the game and this is content being added by from software, so I am sure it will be enjoyable and very worth it.
Why do developers like it? The service has been universally panned. The only people who find any value in it are the 360 players who like that it adds to your gamerscore.
"Lots of games on Steam still use Games for Windows Live, so I think it's early to be glad just yet."
Retail Dark Souls boxes will have the GFWL cancer while digital Steam versions of DS will only feature Steamworks, google it. Its stupid, but then again, we are talking about a Japanese developer on the PC so in comparison to Resident Evil 4, its a godsend.
Retail Dark Souls boxes will have the GFWL cancer while digital Steam versions of DS will only feature Steamworks, google it. Its stupid, but then again, we are talking about a Japanese developer on the PC so in comparison to Resident Evil 4, its a godsend.
Amen.THIS-is-how-dlc-is-done-right...eat-a-dick-capcom/EA....id-be-super-extra-mega-happy-if-we-got-another-bug-fixing-patch-along-with-this-but-i-shant-look-a-gift-horse-in-the-mouth
@Karavision
Personally I've never had any bad experiences with GFWL. Also they're probably using it because it best emulates their already existing code for the multiplayer portion of Dark Souls (it was a 360 release also, after all)
Personally I've never had any bad experiences with GFWL. Also they're probably using it because it best emulates their already existing code for the multiplayer portion of Dark Souls (it was a 360 release also, after all)
@Karavision:
It's easier to port from the XBox 360 version with GFWL. Though I don't understand why make a port if they know the way they're doing it will actually hurt sales. I guess they just like whining about how evil PC gamers are all pirates.
It's easier to port from the XBox 360 version with GFWL. Though I don't understand why make a port if they know the way they're doing it will actually hurt sales. I guess they just like whining about how evil PC gamers are all pirates.
Will this DLC actually justify a price that is a quarter of the game's original price tag? Will it actually offer 25% more game content? I love the Souls games, but I am not optimistic about this.
I wonder if the Steam version will make it easier to game the system for buddy co-op. Hope so, I was terrible at the Xbox 360 version. *pre-orders*
@salamagogo
Why does everyone always have to bag on Capcom and EA when it come to DLC?
Yes, they are greedy bastards... No need to beat a dead horse.
Just say "This is DLC done right" and be done with it, unless you're too immature to go a day without insulting someone.
Why does everyone always have to bag on Capcom and EA when it come to DLC?
Yes, they are greedy bastards... No need to beat a dead horse.
Just say "This is DLC done right" and be done with it, unless you're too immature to go a day without insulting someone.
Hooray for not having to spend 5-10 minutes recovering my GFWL account just to reach the main menu of Dark Souls.
if the Steam version comes without GFWL, (unlike Batman:AA) then I'll probably be picking up the Steam version.
@ Mithrot
Are you sure on that? I mean, that doesn't make sense at all. Awesome if true because that means Dark Souls will sell like crazy on Steam so long as it lacks GFWL. I just don't see that happening.
I think GFWL is set in stone at this point and that Steam will simply be the distribution service used which was pretty much always going to be the case anyway. Not using Steam on PC is real revenue blow barring you're EA with their own DD service.
Are you sure on that? I mean, that doesn't make sense at all. Awesome if true because that means Dark Souls will sell like crazy on Steam so long as it lacks GFWL. I just don't see that happening.
I think GFWL is set in stone at this point and that Steam will simply be the distribution service used which was pretty much always going to be the case anyway. Not using Steam on PC is real revenue blow barring you're EA with their own DD service.
@ Dreamweaver
Why be so immature as to question another commenter's maturity? Couldn't you just as well say "This is DLC done right" and be done with it?
Why be so immature as to question another commenter's maturity? Couldn't you just as well say "This is DLC done right" and be done with it?
Now that the DLC is confirmed for consoles, there is absolutely no reason to own the PC version. Mod support though.....that's a purchase.
God fucking dammit, game sites, they say "we will sell the games on Steam" and everyone goes "oh, great no more GFWL then". Stop fucking doing that. Who's surprised the game will be sold on Steam, the bigges fucking platform on PC? They can sell GFWL game on Steam. And even if they do it Arkham City style with both GFWL AND Steamworks... Well, just google GFWL Arkham City problems or read official PC forums on Steam.
Unless there's NO GFWL in the game, and it's officially stated as such, problem stays absolutely same.
Unless there's NO GFWL in the game, and it's officially stated as such, problem stays absolutely same.
I am glad this will be on Steam. If all the rumors are true, then the Steam version will not have GFWL. I truly hope so. GFWL hates me. I have said this before, but it is always worth reiterating that I have saves lost and log-in problems. Not to mention it is just another account to have manage. I will definitely be getting this.
It'll be on steam with SteamWorks? Fucking sold, thank you for listening Namco Bandai. Way to make your fighting game company rivals look like the toolbags they are.
Now do I wait and buy the DLC so I can play it with my souped-up character, or do I wait for a Steam sale that drops the price close to $15? Decisions, decisions....
@Klarden I had no problems playing Arkham City PC with GFWL, except that when my friend came over and wanted to play it himself I couldn't post to leaderboards in Trials Evolution on my Xbox 360. That was kind of a bummer, I guess, but not worth flipping shit over.
@Dreamweaver;because-they-are-fast-becoming-a-blight-on-the-industry-and-i-will-put-them-down-every-chance-i-get-until-they-change-thier-ways-or-implode-due-to-horrible-greed-driven-decisions
Thank the heavens, I will still buy the PC version to support Dark Souls, but for no other real reason..
Now get to back to work on the next souls game.
Now get to back to work on the next souls game.
It was always obvious the game would go Steam. Only Blizzard, EA and some F2P games don't sell on Steam.
The question is will it use shitty GFWL or Steamworks? They still haven't answered the fucking question yet.
The question is will it use shitty GFWL or Steamworks? They still haven't answered the fucking question yet.
Ugh. I guess I'm either buying retail or just sticking with the console version, then. It's nice that they listened to the majority of their potential customers, though. I guess I just don't understand the majority of their potential customers.
FUCK YES! FUCK THE PC MASTER RACE! I AM PLAYING ALL THAT EXTRA SHIT ON CONSOLE! CAPS LOCK! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fuck yeah! Glad the console DLC release has been confirmed, I can't get enough of Dark Souls as it is!
@ Dreamweaver
Insults and immaturity are not condusive of each other in such a way, on the flip side the notion of "if you dont have anything nice to say then say nothing at all" very much is.
Its a big scary world out here, the night is dark and full of terrors they say. Shall we all turn a blind eye and focus on the kittens and rainbows? This "progress" thing is a rough road paved in blood. If the ride is too much to bear, the mere insults too grevious a burden for your tender soul fear not, others will carry you the way!
Just do us all a favor and keep it down back there, youll only rile the children.
Insults and immaturity are not condusive of each other in such a way, on the flip side the notion of "if you dont have anything nice to say then say nothing at all" very much is.
Its a big scary world out here, the night is dark and full of terrors they say. Shall we all turn a blind eye and focus on the kittens and rainbows? This "progress" thing is a rough road paved in blood. If the ride is too much to bear, the mere insults too grevious a burden for your tender soul fear not, others will carry you the way!
Just do us all a favor and keep it down back there, youll only rile the children.
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