And so it begins, the Steam Summer Sale is here

Is there any actual content in the $2.50 worth of DLC between Tomb Raider and the GOTY version?

Quoting: hoolapararayahoocoukIs there any actual content in the $2.50 worth of DLC between Tomb Raider and the GOTY version?

There are some additional tombs to raid, but the rest is cosmetic/multiplayer stuff, iirc.

Quoting: GuestI've read some bad reviews of the Steam Controller. Has it been updated since and would anyone recommend it? Or should I wait until they release a new version some day?
I don't really need it at this time, I'm just thinking of playing around with it a bit.

Most of the negative review that I've read just talk about the durability, and I honestly have no idea what they're talking about. Mine has gotten heavy use since December and is still working perfectly. I highly recommend it. Being able to play Civilization V and other mouse-only games easily from the couch is worth the price alone.

Quoting: AnxiousInfusion

Quoting: dmantioneIt does that if you have configured Steam to show Windows games on the front page. If you tell it to show only Linux games, your queue will also contain only Linux games.

So where's the setting to change this?

Normally on the border of the highlight area on the frontpage. But since the store does not show its normal frontpage during the sale, the setting is not there at the moment.

Quoting: GuestI've read some bad reviews of the Steam Controller. Has it been updated since and would anyone recommend it? Or should I wait until they release a new version some day?
I don't really need it at this time, I'm just thinking of playing around with it a bit.

I just bought a 2nd (including a steamlink) ... what "issues" are you referring to? I've been heavily playing games on this controller since it was released, and so far never had a single issue.

The things which were annoying was the udev rule in linux etc, but that's no issue in pretty much any newer kernel.

For my personal use (couch and desk player), I can very highly recommend it. Especially because not being as small as other controllers (better in hand). Well, so to say, has a reason why I bought a 2nd.

21 games so far...haha

goVEGAN

Quoting: GuestI've read some bad reviews of the Steam Controller. Has it been updated since and would anyone recommend it? Or should I wait until they release a new version some day?
I don't really need it at this time, I'm just thinking of playing around with it a bit.

I think this controller is in its own class. There are certain applications where you would prefer a mouse and keyboard, or a dual joystick controller. However, I think that the steam controller fits some applications better than either of those (right now for me its wasteland 2). That wasn't always the case, but with the recent updates it's definitely worth it. And it's on sale!

Having said that, if you're looking to play FPS's, the Steam controller has a ways to go, though they've made a lot of progress. For instance, you can now rotate the position of the horizontal axis on the touchpads to match the natural swipe of your thumb, which makes for much better control. Although, I still prefer a mouse and keyboard, or even a dual joystick controller for those games.

If anything it's just been fun having one and watching it mature into this pretty sweet piece of equipment.


Last edited by Inspector_Gidget on 24 June 2016 at 9:01 pm UTC

The game I'm most excited about is Out Of The Park 17, which is half price at $19.95; waiting until I get my pay on the 3rd, just in time. A majority of games on sale, of course, I already have...


Last edited by oldrocker99 on 26 June 2016 at 3:56 am UTC

I just purchased Tomb Raider: GOTY edition.

Tomorrow, I'm gonna buy:
Saints Row IV
Saints Row IV Game of the Century Upgrade Pack
Saints Row: Gat out of Hell

Quoting: Comandante oardoSaints Row IV
Saints Row IV Game of the Century Upgrade Pack

Weird that it's cheaper to buy these separately than it is to buy the SR IV GotC edition on it's own. I hadn't noticed. Thanks.