Steam is getting an upgrade.

**RGM-79N_GM_CUstom** · 06-19-2007, 07:23 PM

Steam
-------
o More games from independents and publishers
- Simultaneous releases with retail
- Also out-of-print libraries
- Capcom titles started this week

o Starting to get drivers onto Steam (ATI)

o Steam Community this summer (prior to Orange Box)
- Free addition to Steam driven by gamer feedback

Steam Identity
----------------
o Create Profile and Home page
- Preferences
- Affiliation
- Statistics

o Control Panel
- Public versus private
- Schedule
- Real-time status

o Revamped all the communications function to make it easier to play with your friends
- Find a friend
- See who's online or playing
- Invite Friends to chat or play
- Join a friend's game

Steam Community - Communications
----------------------------------
o Instant Messaging, integrated voice (finally), and chat rooms

o Works with non-Steam games

Steam Community - Affiliation
-------------------------------
o Join or create new groups

o Scheduling/Organizing tournaments and matches

Half-life 2 : Episode Two
---------------------------
o 5 Games, One Box

o Available on October 9

o More TF2 Movies

o Steam will have variety of offers

I wonder how MS will react to this.

**whistler** · 06-19-2007, 07:58 PM

I'm really hoping I don't have to buy Ep 2 to get TF2.

ScratchMonkey · 06-19-2007, 08:04 PM

I've loved the series of stories and am looking forward to HL2Ep2.

I'm a little concerned at the news that TF2 will remove grenades. As a non-twitch player, I liked the ability to get tricky bank shots with grenades to get those guys hiding behind corners.

Acreo Aeneas · 06-19-2007, 08:50 PM

Oooh! Out of print libraries! Now that I'm looking forward to!

**TheBigC** · 06-19-2007, 08:59 PM

Steam will do fine, if the people that design it actually play it every once in a while. Heaven forbid they actually even listen to thier gamers and work on things that need fixing.

Crosses fingers..

War.mongeR1 · 06-20-2007, 01:08 AM

I love Steam. The server browser is 1000 times better than anything EA's ever done. I HATE all the Battlefield ingame browsers and how much of a pain it is to install your games...install BF2, download and install patch in order to install expansions, install expansions, reapply patch you just installed, then finally play after you defrag after all that crud. When I install Half-Life2, it puts Steam on, then steam goes to work doing everything automatically for me. SO much better.

**CingularDuality** · 06-20-2007, 06:10 AM

Steam is absolutely the best thing going when it comes to online delivery of games.

I bought Prey at CompUSA for like $5 when they were closing. I never even put the CD in my drive. I simply opened Steam, put in the CD key and now, no matter what computer I'm on, or where I'm at, I simply login to Steam on that computer and it will download any of the games that I've paid for so that I can play them there.

It might've been rough at first, but Valve really got the important parts of Steam right.

Oh, and I can't wait for Episode 2 and TF2. I know that Portal is also in the bundle. What are the other two games?

Obi · 06-20-2007, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CingularDuality

It might've been rough at first, but Valve really got the important parts of Steam right.

Exactly. This new revamp may by rough at first too but I'm sure they'll bring it together eventually.

**CingularDuality** · 06-20-2007, 02:53 PM

Now if they'll just allow authentication of the CivIV games in the same way that Prey allows...

TheFatKidDeath · 06-20-2007, 02:53 PM

Steams great. Easy to use, great interface and downloading games is a breeze. Can't wait for Half Life,TF and Portal!

Satertek · 06-20-2007, 07:00 PM

Looks great. Older games on Steam for cheap (<$5) is one thing I've been wanting a long while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistler

I'm really hoping I don't have to buy Ep 2 to get TF2.

If you want a box copy, then yea you'll have to. Buying straight from Steam however, you'll be able to buy each game individually (or in special packages).

**sgt fetterman** · 06-29-2007, 08:22 PM

In May I finally broke down and installed steam.
Now I got all the HL series one and two, plus 4 other games, all for CHEAP and no fussing with a cd/dvd in the drive. happy happy

SheerSonicBlue · 07-04-2007, 08:56 PM

Hahaha, I think I've been hearing about TF2 for 8 years - I even saw a TV spot on it about 5 years ago.

ericosterhout11 · 07-09-2007, 06:05 AM

lol I've been hearing that about a lot of games, I wonder what happens down there at Valve, its like soemone retires and it gets lead by a new guy that changes everything.

06-19-2007, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
RGM-79N_GM_CUstom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paterson, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 2,169	Steam is getting an upgrade. Steam ------- o More games from independents and publishers - Simultaneous releases with retail - Also out-of-print libraries - Capcom titles started this week o Starting to get drivers onto Steam (ATI) o Steam Community this summer (prior to Orange Box) - Free addition to Steam driven by gamer feedback Steam Identity ---------------- o Create Profile and Home page - Preferences - Affiliation - Statistics o Control Panel - Public versus private - Schedule - Real-time status o Revamped all the communications function to make it easier to play with your friends - Find a friend - See who's online or playing - Invite Friends to chat or play - Join a friend's game Steam Community - Communications ---------------------------------- o Instant Messaging, integrated voice (finally), and chat rooms o Works with non-Steam games Steam Community - Affiliation ------------------------------- o Join or create new groups o Scheduling/Organizing tournaments and matches Half-life 2 : Episode Two --------------------------- o 5 Games, One Box o Available on October 9 o More TF2 Movies o Steam will have variety of offers I wonder how MS will react to this. __________________ RX-78-2 Gundam EFSF Protoype Close Combat Mobile Suit Armor: Luna Titanium Armament: 2x Beam Sabers, 2x 60mm Head vulcan guns 380mm Hyper bazooka, Beam Rifle, Beam Javelin, Hyper Hammer, Gundam Hammer, shield TG Natural Selection admin. Need anything PM me. 7th Infantry FTW!!!!! "Snob? Nah...I consider myself more of a PC Evangelist...converting the heathens to The Way." Prophaniti "Windows is like Pokemon you gotta catch'em all." kenshinsama1

06-19-2007, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
whistler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,835	Re: Steam is getting an upgrade. I'm really hoping I don't have to buy Ep 2 to get TF2. __________________

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ScratchMonkey Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Pablo, California Posts: 4,697	Re: Steam is getting an upgrade. I've loved the series of stories and am looking forward to HL2Ep2. I'm a little concerned at the news that TF2 will remove grenades. As a non-twitch player, I liked the ability to get tricky bank shots with grenades to get those guys hiding behind corners. __________________

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TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 3,176	Re: Steam is getting an upgrade. Steam will do fine, if the people that design it actually play it every once in a while. Heaven forbid they actually even listen to thier gamers and work on things that need fixing. Crosses fingers.. __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it! The Wounded Warrior Project; help support my friends

06-20-2007, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
War.mongeR1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,434	Re: Steam is getting an upgrade. I love Steam. The server browser is 1000 times better than anything EA's ever done. I HATE all the Battlefield ingame browsers and how much of a pain it is to install your games...install BF2, download and install patch in order to install expansions, install expansions, reapply patch you just installed, then finally play after you defrag after all that crud. When I install Half-Life2, it puts Steam on, then steam goes to work doing everything automatically for me. SO much better. __________________ "Common sense is not so common." -Voltaire

06-20-2007, 06:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 17,345	Re: Steam is getting an upgrade. Steam is absolutely the best thing going when it comes to online delivery of games. I bought Prey at CompUSA for like $5 when they were closing. I never even put the CD in my drive. I simply opened Steam, put in the CD key and now, no matter what computer I'm on, or where I'm at, I simply login to Steam on that computer and it will download any of the games that I've paid for so that I can play them there. It might've been rough at first, but Valve really got the important parts of Steam right. Oh, and I can't wait for Episode 2 and TF2. I know that Portal is also in the bundle. What are the other two games? __________________ Become a supporting member! Buy a Tactical Duck! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

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sgt fetterman Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 47 Posts: 397	Re: Steam is getting an upgrade. In May I finally broke down and installed steam. Now I got all the HL series one and two, plus 4 other games, all for CHEAP and no fussing with a cd/dvd in the drive. happy happy __________________ {Once again, Fetterman wins "Grumpiest Pirate of the Week" award.} "Axis of Eeevil" Proud Member of "TG-IRR" Since 14 Sept 2007. Never give up, never give in. Fight until you die, or until you win. Failure does not come from a lack of knowledge or skill... It comes from a lack of will. "Bittersweet Symphony"

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ericosterhout11 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 27	Re: Steam is getting an upgrade. lol I've been hearing that about a lot of games, I wonder what happens down there at Valve, its like soemone retires and it gets lead by a new guy that changes everything.

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