I looked at the steam machines page... The high amount and crappy price to quality ratio has turned me off a lot. I can only imagine how an uneducated person with no knowledge of computers will think. Personally I already have a gaming rig so I would just get a controller and a steamlink. I think valve made a good move with the steamlink... Now I think they need to make their own steam machine instead of letting other manufacturers make them.

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The only problem I have is that all these steam machines want to be console-PC hybrids. If they are too small then they have to gimp the power, and if they don't have similar specs devs can't program to specific hardware like a console. At this rate I feel like it's going to turn out like android powered consoles (which hasn't turned out well).

If they are going to be consoles then they need to limit selection. If they are going to be computers then they need some big name manufacturers like Dell, HP, and ASUS because everyone and their grandmothers know them. The average consumer doesn't know who gigabyte, MSI, Zotac, Origin, or iBUYPOWER is let alone Valve or steam.

Honestly I think Valve should just make a partnership deal with one or two manufacturers and make a few steam machines. As I think 14 (and possibly more in the future) steam machines is too much for the average consumer to deal with.

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Is anyone else experiencing face pains from epic smiles of happiness?

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I already have a gaming rig so I couldn't see the point of a steam machine. However this steam link is something I would buy.

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I always love looking at these stats. As for Dying Light... I just can't play yet ANOTHER zombie game. The only interesting zombie game to me is project zomboid but that's because it's super challenging and more survival focused. Anyways... Good write-up as always.

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Trine 1 & 2 are probably one of my top favorite games of all time. I can't wait to play this!

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I can't pre-order due to principles but I will buy it when it's released and reviewed.

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I really hope it's not Evolve... Their marketing scheme is embarrassingly dreadful.

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Quoting: HadBabitsHaving a ball with it so far; though the performance does seem kinda shaky, I keep getting screen tearing and a bit of stutter in some areas. And while I understand all games, even 2D platformers, are getting more demanding, seems a bit strange on my GTX 760 & i7 4770 :huh:

Did you use a frame counter to see if it was dropping in frames?... Because I thought the same thing for awhile but for me it was just the way running works in the game as the character constantly speeds up and slows down a lot. Other than the lack of a consistent run speed I am enjoying the game personally.

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I'm really enjoying this game. My only gripe would be the inertia based movement... The constant speed ups and slow downs makes me feel like it's laggy even though I keep a stable 60 fps the entire time. Also dongs are super annoying to kill XD.

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