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Steam release?
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:58 pm
by Facegriller
I will buy this the moment it becomes available on Steam!
If its like my old PG, I'm so excited!
If there's no Steam release, I'll have to wait for a retail box, I guess - though I see fewer and fewer PC titles in my local EBgames - hope this isn't too niche for them to include it.
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:18 pm
by Chende1
When you order it you can choose the boxed option. Mine got here yesterday!
Re: Steam release?
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:18 pm
by VPaulus
Facegriller wrote:I will buy this the moment it becomes available on Steam!
If its like my old PG, I'm so excited!
If there's no Steam release, I'll have to wait for a retail box, I guess - though I see fewer and fewer PC titles in my local EBgames - hope this isn't too niche for them to include it.
There's a box version sold by Slitherine.
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http://www.slitherine.com/games/panzer_corps_pc
Slitherine is not thinking to release in Steam, at least for now.
Guys, Slitherine`s and Matrix digital shops are definitely on par with Steam, maybe even better. And yes, I use both, so know them well.
Panzer Corps will be available as a digital download including a full manual in PDF, with the option to order a boxed version on demand with a printed colour manual. Both games are completely identical though and they come with free limitless support and re-downloads. Scenario Editor and Editor manual is also included within the game, no DRM except for a personal serial number.
Registration at Slitherine is free and will give you access to the server based PBEM++ MP games, that is really fantastic. No server charges of course and on top, when registering you can choose to sign up to the newsletters to receive regular updates,offers and discounts on Panzer Corps and the rest of Slitherine’s past, current and future catalogue so it is worth registering!
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:35 pm
by Razz1
I would never use Steam.
Who wants some corporation connected to your computer all the time.
If I want to play a game I don't want to be connected to the internet for some Axxhole to spy on me.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:01 pm
by axlroselm
i dont understand this Steam thing. you can buy the game here pretty easily. they send u an email and give u a download link in 2 min. u download the exe and play the damn game. it s not really complicated.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:35 pm
by gotrek600
I like Steam too, but why settle for just one game service? There are a lot of other great companies out there with good games not on Steam, Slitherine/Matrix included. And as mentioned earlier you can order a box copy!
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:09 pm
by VPaulus
I too don't get why with this Steam's "obsession". I've bought games from Steam, from Green Gaming, Impulse etc.
Maybe it's a question of being more practical, to have the games in only one hub, or security matters....
The only thing that interests to me is the game and also to buy where's cheaper.
But to each his own.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:36 pm
by axlroselm
VPaulus wrote:I too don't get why with this Steam's "obsession". I've bought games from Steam, from Green Gaming, Impulse etc.
Maybe it's a question of being more practical, to have the games in only one hub, or security matters....
The only thing that interests to me is the game and also to buy where's cheaper.
But to each his own.
and buy great games, though not available on some services.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:55 pm
by Kerensky
Convenience. Instead of having to create an account, think of a password, remember your password, register, and jump through all of those hoops for every single game you buy, you have 1 Steam account. One account, one password and you're entire catalog of games is covered.
Being centralized, Steam also has the advantage of making it much easier to find other people to play with. You don't have to visit a different forum for every single game, for example.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:58 pm
by Razz1
Yes, and they get to spy on you every time you play.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:18 pm
by EuroBoss
Steam is great if you want a ball and chain around your leg or tied to the internet for everything you do.Worst still all these years later and offline mode still doesn't work properly without freqent client updates.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:31 pm
by VPaulus
EuroBoss wrote:Worst still all these years later and offline mode still doesn't work properly without freqent client updates.
Unfortunately true.
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:55 pm
by soldier
If every game was run through steam they would soon be able to decide what games they accept or promote to an even greater extent than they do today. Although convenient now, in the end i think that would be bad for the gaming industry as a whole further down the track. My personal love affair with steam started when i bought a boxed empire total war and couldn't play it for nearly 24 hours. I have been stuck with them (through no choice of my own) ever since.
I can't say how happy I'am not have that trouble with Panzer Corps
Great game by the way... my favourite
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:17 am
by borsook79
Razz1 wrote:I would never use Steam.
Who wants some corporation connected to your computer all the time.
If I want to play a game I don't want to be connected to the internet for some Axxhole to spy on me.
Please do not mislead people. You do not need an active internet connection to play games on Steam. You can go into the 'offline mode' Steam even suggests it if you are not connected. And there you can play all your games. So like steam or not but don't lie about it.
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:27 am
by Razz1
It's none of their business when you play a game and half the time that off line crap don't work.
Try disconnecting your modem.
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:33 am
by borsook79
Razz1 wrote:It's none of their business when you play a game and half the time that off line crap don't work.
Try disconnecting your modem.
I'm on a mobile modem, disconnected 75% of the time and never had any problems, play all my games offline, just go online once a few days for updates.
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:51 am
by papajack
Correct me if I am wrong but
If I purchase from Slitherine , I get to play the game 20 years from now even if Slitherine ( touchwood) go bust in future
Is it the same for Steam games ? DO I really own their games ?
If no , then what is the point buying from Steam ?
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:58 am
by axlroselm
papajack wrote:Correct me if I am wrong but
If I purchase from Slitherine , I get to play the game 20 years from now even if Slitherine ( touchwood) go bust in future
Is it the same for Steam games ? DO I really own their games ?
If no , then what is the point buying from Steam ?
actually steam owns YOU and YOUR GAMES.
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:02 am
by Fritz
I guess why Slitherine doesnt release on steam is, that steam gets 30% of every sold game.
I like Steam, but i am also happy with my download version from Plimus.
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:03 am
by impar
My first impulse when heard of PzC release was to search Steam for it.
It wouldnt hurt the games sales, or its profitability to developers and publishers, to have the game on Steam.
Several publishers keep their own digital distribution system together with Steams.