Octopus Overlords

Valve has gone ahead and quietly hidden a link to its Steam Machines webpage from the Steam store itself, a move indicative of the ill-fated project to push a console-like transition for gaming PCs in the living room. The move, noticed by PC Gamer today, doesn’t mean Steam Machines can no longer be purchased. You can still find the live link here, and you can even purchase the recommended Alienware Alpha Steam Machine from Dell if so choose, as well as the Valve-designed SteamOS controller over on Amazon. But the “hardware” tab on Steam now only shows the Steam Controller, the HTC Vive headset, and Valve’s game streaming service Steam Link.

It’s clear Steam Machines are no longer a priority for Valve, which couldn’t overcome the product category’s nebulous target consumer. Those interested in PC gaming were always more keen on a desktop setup with a mouse and keyboard, not a console-like hybrid that plugged into a living room TV. And those not eager to use a desktop were more likely to spend time gaming in the living room using a PlayStation or Xbox console. That left Valve catering a niche audience that never really grew substantially enough to warrant putting more time and resources toward hardware and software design, despite some of the benefits provided by the Linux-based SteamOS.

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Weekend Deal: The Long Dark -75% $34.99 $8.74

jztemple2 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:23 pm Don't know if folks are aware of this, but Crusader Kings II is available for free today only on Steam. And it is yours to keep

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:03 pm

jztemple2 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:23 pm Don't know if folks are aware of this, but Crusader Kings II is available for free today only on Steam. And it is yours to keep

DLC is 50% off in most cases as well.

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:41 amThank you.

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Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:51 pm

Dec 27, 2013 wrote: Morrowind GOTY -75% $19.99 $4.99 (89)

Daily Deal: Morrowind GOTY -50% $14.99 7.49 (89)

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:06 pm Daily Deal: Galactic Civilizations III -70% $29.99 $8.99 (81)
+ Crusade Expansion

Freyland wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:39 am Just a shout-out of "thanks" to Isgrimnur for listing the Steam sales to us.

GreenGoo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:36 pm

Freyland wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:39 am Just a shout-out of "thanks" to Isgrimnur for listing the Steam sales to us.

Yep, it's easy to start taking something or someone for granted, and it has been awhile since I've pointed out to Isgrim how much I appreciate his work bringing steam deals to my attention, so this is my +1.

wonderpug wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:40 am Isgrimnur, I'm very disappointed in you.

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:57 am

wonderpug wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:40 am Isgrimnur, I'm very disappointed in you.

E-mail me for a refund.

coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:04 am

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:57 am

wonderpug wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:40 am Isgrimnur, I'm very disappointed in you.

E-mail me for a refund.

To clarify he needs your account number, routing number, PIN and mother's maiden name.

I, on the other hand, do not thank Isg for his service. All it does is cost me money.

Silver Edition includes:
• Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion
• Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion
• Silver War Chest
...
Gold Edition includes:
• Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion
• Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion
• The Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion
• The Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion
• Gold War Chest

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