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Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Apr 29, 2009

  Imagine a World Without Seafood for Supper -- It's Nearer Than You Think

By Andrew Purvis, The Observer UK: As I step off the train at Heysel, the vast art deco structure of the Palais du Centenaire rises like a cathedral. With its four soaring buttresses topped by statues, the Palais forms the centrepiece of the Parc des Expositions in Brussels, Belgium - a...... [view]

Posted By:  Morphix
Posted On:  Sep 6, 2008

  Stardock Impulse

I just downloaded Stardock’s new Digital Distribution platform Impulse , and thus far I’m reasonably impressed. Without getting too far into it, it looks like both Steam and Impulse essentially have a web browser embedded in them, and they use the callbacks from this browser to...... [view]

Posted By:  Morphix
Posted On:  Jan 30, 2008

  Steamworks

Valve has announced a new design platform for PC game design called Steamworks , available free of charge. The suite of tools seems to focus on easing some production-level issues rather than design issues. This includes smoothing delivery of the game through Steam’s retail channel,...... [view]

Posted By:  Morphix
Posted On:  Jan 8, 2008

  Rockstar comes to Steam

Rockstar and Valve announced yesterday that many of Rockstar’s games are now available for download through Steam.  This includes both the Max Payne series and the entire Grand Theft Auto series.  Notably absent is Bully .  Valve continues to do very well for itself, and at this...... [view]

Posted By:  Morphix
Posted On:  Nov 13, 2007

  Even More Digital Delivery

Steam, I still love you, but we’re moving into an open relationship. After replacing the misbehaving video card in my frankenstein-esque laptop (Replaced the keyboard 3 times, case fan twice, hard drive, batteries, and now the graphics card), I decided to celebrate with a purchase from...... [view]

Posted By:  Morphix
Posted On:  Aug 16, 2007

  Digital Distrubition… It’s so beautiful

If it’s not clear to anyone yet, I love Steam a lot. Nevertheless, most of the games available on it are older games who’s owners are trying to squeeze a few more dollars out of. Approximately one quarter of the games on it are actually released for the first time on Steam, but...... [view]

Posted By:  Morphix
Posted On:  Aug 5, 2007

  iD Games on Steam

It seems that iD software dumped most of their catalog onto Steam a couple of days ago. I never thought I’d be buying the Commander Keen series for $4.99 in 2007. Commander Keen, Episodes 1 through 5 Wolfenstein 3D Spear of Destiny Return to Castle Wolfenstein Ultimate...... [view]

Posted By:  Morphix
Posted On:  Mar 21, 2007

  Digital Delivery

Forbes put out an article last December illustrating the breakdown the the price of next-gen console games, and why they carry that hefty $60 price tag. I think this article really serves to show why there’s so much hype about digital delivery systems. Under this breakdown scheme...... [view]

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