Steam sale thread

[Aurelian]

ORIGINAL: charlie0311

This proof that this outfit, steam, is a criminal enterprise.

Hyperbole much?

[charlie0311]

Which of my facts do you dispute. None, as I thought.

You choose to start an argument. Very well. The word hyperbole, means exaggeration at least, only facts are presented here.

The conclusion, criminal behavior, is not justified is what you mean, but have chosen to make your point by diminishing me with with charge of hyperbole. Very well, I have a product, you may buy it at any price you wish. This product will not work. I will keep your money.

Of course you will not send me any money.

You and the others appearing in the forum who will now come forth and attack me are collaborators.

Matrix could investigate this and if this particular practice that I have experienced is limited to only one or few rouge employees that could be fixed. I can't start any kind of investigation. If this kind of say "stonewalling" is company policy. Then Matrix and others should stop doing business with them.

Usually nothing gets done until a critical mass of complaints builds up. I have seen a few others from time to time.

[wings7]

ORIGINAL: charlie0311

I bought a download version of a game from steam a few months ago, now the desktop icon and the entry into steam are broken. Steam is insisting on some byzantine procedure for making proof of purchase. Like they didn't already know I had purchased their product/service.

This proof that this outfit, steam, is a criminal enterprise.

Have you contacted Steam support? It does take some time but they will help you with your problem.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/

[charlie0311]

Yes, of course. Do any of you guys actually want all the gory detail, makes my head hurt just to think of typing it all up here.

[LarryP]

ORIGINAL: charlie0311

I bought a download version of a game from steam a few months ago, now the desktop icon and the entry into steam are broken. Steam is insisting on some byzantine procedure for making proof of purchase. Like they didn't already know I had purchased their product/service.

This proof that this outfit, steam, is a criminal enterprise.

I have many issues with Steam. I dislike the outfit for reasons that go back to as far as 2007. I'm not even going to go into them because the defenders may abound and it's not worth arguing over. I am trying to buy more games outside of Steam now, even though I have 340 games through Steam. Lately they have been going offline a lot and that's the main reason I am slowly departing their graces. [:)] Yes I know, I can play offline, but the last one happened when I was making a purchase. Made me mad for the last time. They suck.

[LarryP]

ORIGINAL: wings7

ORIGINAL: charlie0311

I bought a download version of a game from steam a few months ago, now the desktop icon and the entry into steam are broken. Steam is insisting on some byzantine procedure for making proof of purchase. Like they didn't already know I had purchased their product/service.

This proof that this outfit, steam, is a criminal enterprise.

Have you contacted Steam support? It does take some time but they will help you with your problem.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/

They usually don't pay you much attention. I have been going round with them on returns for a couple months now. They referred me to their policy on returns and I am 100% complying, but they still have their "special" terms that are not in print. [8D] They still suck.

[wings7]

ORIGINAL: LarryP

ORIGINAL: wings7

ORIGINAL: charlie0311

I bought a download version of a game from steam a few months ago, now the desktop icon and the entry into steam are broken. Steam is insisting on some byzantine procedure for making proof of purchase. Like they didn't already know I had purchased their product/service.

This proof that this outfit, steam, is a criminal enterprise.

Have you contacted Steam support? It does take some time but they will help you with your problem.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/

They usually don't pay you much attention. I have been going round with them on returns for a couple months now. They referred me to their policy on returns and I am 100% complying, but they still have their "special" terms that are not in print. [8D] They still suck.

Sorry to hear that...I've had some issues with Steam in the past, it did take some time to resolve but they made it good.

[wings7]

"Sniper Elite 3" is on sale at 80% (free weekend play too)! [:)] Sale ends October 10th! From the developers: "Observe. Plan. Execute. ADAPT.

The latest chapter in the award-winning series, SNIPER ELITE 3 takes players to the unforgiving yet exotic terrain of North Africa in a savage conflict against Germany’s infamous Afrika Korps.

Stalk your targets through the twisting canyons, lush oases and ancient cities of the Western Desert in the deadly rush to sabotage a Nazi super-weapons programme that could end Allied resistance for good.

Use stealth, planning and execution to hunt your targets – whether human or machine. From signature long distance kills, to melee takedowns, distractions and explosive traps, you are as deadly up close as you are from afar.

It must end here. You are the turning point. Because one bullet can change history..."
Features on the Store page...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/238090/

Patrick

[LarryP]

I realize that Steam is a necessary option now. Gaming was bound to go this way, and since I am partially disabled, it is MUCH easier to buy games online than to go to the stores like I used to do. The concept is excellent and I like Workshop for addons, instant patches, versions upgraded fast, etc. I do wish that the people that do customer support would be a bit more understanding and give issues a fair shake rather than be so stubborn.

[wings7]

"Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition" is on sale at 50% off! [:)] Sale ends October 10th! From the developers: "Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition takes parkour-fueled zombie survival to a whole new level. Enjoy the definitive Dying Light experience with the brand-new Legend system, improved visuals, major gameplay enhancements, and more. This package comes with all the available bonus content, including Be the Zombie, Cuisine & Cargo, Ultimate Survivor Bundle, and The Bozak Horde. Last but not least, travel beyond the walls of Harran to discover a vast, dangerous new region in Dying Light: The Following – a massive story-based expansion that brings mysterious characters, deadly new weapons, unexpected quests, and fully customizable and drivable dirt buggies.

Dying Light is a first-person, action survival game set in a vast open world. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious epidemic, scavenging for supplies and crafting weapons to help defeat the hordes of flesh-hungry enemies the plague has created. At night, beware the Infected as they grow in strength and even more lethal nocturnal predators leave their nests to feed on their prey."
Here it is...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/239140/

Patrick

[wings7]

"Bandai Namco Publisher Weekend Sale", 30% To 75% Off! [:)] Sale ends October 10th! There is alot to check out...
http://store.steampowered.com/sale/band ... 1_41_4__42

Patrick

[charlie0311]

Just got my final kiss of death from these steam guys, sure I know it's not everybody.

The post mortem. Steam requires a steam "key" for proof of purchase, or they're "sorry". The key is in the steam library, I can't get into the library or anywhere else in support. There is a kind of secondary means of communication which I was using.

My little bug when it gets to you other guys is going to do the same thing. I am "sorry" HA! They knew/know full well I bought their product.

[wings7]

"Tormentum - Dark Sorrow" is on sale at 45% off! [:)] Sale ends October 19th! From the developers: "TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game.
The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. The game's final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon's Souls or Dark Seed. This unique mixture gave life to a bleak and depressing world.
Those are however the least of his problems as the airship lowers its flight towards a huge gloomy castle which soon becomes his prison. Thus begins the surreal story bordering somewhere between dream and reality... " Features on the Store page...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/33500 ... 1_7_15__13

Patrick

[wings7]

"ABZU" is on sale at 30% off! [:)] Sale ends October 13th! A controller is strongly recommended to play ABZU...from the developers: "From the art director of Journey and Flower, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant ocean world full of mystery and bursting with color and life. Perform fluid acrobatics as the Diver using graceful swimming controls. Discover hundreds of unique species based on real creatures and form a powerful connection with the abundant sea life. Interact with schools of thousands of fish that procedurally respond to you, each other, and predators. Linger in epic seascapes and explore aquatic ecosystems modeled with unprecedented detail. Descend into the heart of the ocean where ancient secrets lie forgotten. But beware, dangers lurk in the depths. "ABZÛ" is from the oldest mythologies; AB, meaning water, and ZÛ, meaning to know. ABZÛ is the ocean of wisdom."
Here it is...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/38419 ... 1_7_15__13

Patrick

[wings7]

"PAC-MAN MUSEUM" is on sale at 75% off! [:)] Sale ends October 10th! The classic and then some...from the developers: "PAC-MAN stars in a nostalgia-packed collection of the greatest PAC-MAN games of all time. PAC-MAN MUSEUM will include classic PAC-MAN titles as well as newer releases, allowing gamers to play through the evolution of PAC-MAN from his humble beginnings from 1980 through current hits like PAC-MAN Championship Edition and PAC-MAN Battle Royale.
KeyFeatures
* Classic PAC-MAN Games – Includes hits such as PAC-MAN, SUPER PAC-MAN, PAC-LAND, PAC-MAN Battle Royale, PAC-MAN Championship Edition, and more
* PAC-MAN Navigation System – Assists players by helping them find the best routes through mazes
* Stage Save Function – Allows you to save your progress between stages
* Multiplayer PAC-MAN – For the first time, PAC-MAN Battle Royale brings the 4-player arcade hit home
Online Features
* Worldwide Leaderboards – Challenge the best players in the world on your favorite PAC-MAN games"
Here it is...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/23647 ... 1_7_15__13

Patrick

[wings7]

"Platformines" is on sale at 75% off! [:)] Sale ends October 10! From the developers: "Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world. In their quest to rebuild their spaceship, players will embark on a journey to discover the mysteries of a gigantic complex of mines. Deadly enemies, traps and treasures are just a few to mention from what players will encounter while trying to escape from the hostile world. Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!"
Features on the Store page...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/26454 ... 1_7_15__13

Patrick

[wings7]

"DeadCore" is on sale at 75% off! [:)] Sale ends October 10th! A bit on the short side...from the developers: "After an endless fall through powerful magnetic storms... you awaken.

Your memory erased, you start exploring the world around you. Someone or something is pushing you higher and higher.
Suddenly, you spot the most gigantic Tower emerging from the mists. You soon understand that to get the answers to your questions... you have to climb its summit.

However, this is no easy feat. The Tower is protected by a high-tech
security system made up of complex mechanisms, fatal lasers, and robots constantly tracking your every move.

If you are to survive, you'll need to use all your skills (jumping, double-jumping, dashing etc. ) and make good use of your SwitchGun, that can be used to enable or disable traps and robots in order to reach the top of the Tower and uncover the secrets of its origins.
Key Features:
* Explore a mysterious world composed of immense and staggering levels with a labyrinth of secret passages to discover.
[* ] Unlock new powers and upgrades in order to access new areas of the Tower.
* Challenge your friends and take them head on with our online leaderboards in Speedrun mode where every hundredth of a second counts!
* Reveal the secrets of the Tower by collecting fragments of memory from its former inhabitants as well as new levels and music for Speedrun mode." Here it is...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/284460/

Patrick

[wings7]

"Salt and Sanctuary" is on sale at 33% off! [:)] Sale ends October 9th! From the developers: "A doomed sailor is shipwrecked on an uncharted island. In fog-shrouded valleys, where grinning, mossy corpses cling to rusted arms, shambling figures begin to stir. Beneath crumbling, salt-worn structures, labyrinthine passageways lead to unspeakable evil, long forgotten by man.

Salt and Sanctuary seamlessly combines fast, brutal, and complex 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics. Discover, craft, and upgrade over 600 weapons, armor pieces, spells, and items as you explore a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, desecrated monuments, and the fallen lords they once celebrated.

From Ska Studios, the award-winning indie studio behind a long list of stylistic, visceral, and brutally executed action titles that includes The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai, and Charlie Murder, comes Salt and Sanctuary, the studio’s most ambitious title to date." Here it is...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/283640/

Patrick

[wings7]

"Poly Bridge" is on sale at 35% off! [:)] Sale ends October 10th! From the developers: "Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles.
Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles.
Challenge friends and the rest of the Steam Workshop community to solve your puzzles and download more levels submitted by other players."
Much more on the Store page...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/367450/

Patrick

[wings7]

"Kenshi" is on sale at 40% off! [:)] Sale ends October 11th! It is in Early Access but the reviews have been 'Very Positive' (2500 reviews), a splendid Open World-RPG +++...from the developers: "A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear. Purchase and upgrade your own buildings to use as safe fortified havens when things go bad, or use them to start up a business. Aid or oppose the various factions in the world while striving for the strength and wealth necessary to simply survive in the harsh desert. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors. Carry your wounded squad mates to safety and get them all home alive."
Check out the features...
http://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/

Patrick