Steam Archives – Time to Loot

‘Reinvesting’ sounds a whole lot better than simply, ‘bought a second copy even though I own and retain access to a perfectly serviceable copy already’. … So I went with that. There was some logic to it though. You see...

Five Game Challenge Day 27: Autumn Sale is On

by Naithin | Nov 27, 2019 | Gaming, Other Games | 6

The Steam Autumn Sale has kicked-off. The first sale since writing about better extracting value from the games I have. The first test of will. Will I pass? Will I succumb and make a new batch of impulse purchases? Early indications are…...

Five Game Challenge Day 5: Extracting Value

by Naithin | Nov 5, 2019 | Gaming | 8

Earlier today when I was thinking about this post, it flowed really well and was quite smart to boot. I’ve been staring at the blank page for a few minutes now trying to capture even the barest hint of what I was thinking earlier. So...

Steam Library Update is Here!

by Naithin | Sep 19, 2019 | Gaming | 4

In beta form at least. But it’s open beta! So if you want to take a play for yourself, you can. (Settings -> Account, click ‘Change’ under Beta Participation to ensure you’ve enabled Beta updates.) The news struck that it...

Steam Library (finally) to get Overhaul

by Naithin | Jun 15, 2019 | Gaming | 0

I just saw this from a Steam blog post from a few days ago. The blog post is mostly about getting game developers and publishers ready with the new art assets required to support the new look. Fortunately, it also referred to the March 2019 GDC...

The Practice of Review Bombing

by Naithin | Apr 16, 2019 | Gaming, Other Games | 4

Let’s rip the bandaid right off of this one, shall we? I don’t mind the practice of review bombing. In fact in many cases I would even go so far as to say I am supportive of it. Review bombing is not a new practice, nor is it the...

Epic Store Claims Another Exclusive

by Naithin | Mar 13, 2019 | Other Games | 1

I actually had a post drafted on the Epic Store going back to the Metro: Exodus debacle. I ultimately decided to let it go and delete the post. I can (I suppose) live a little longer without Satisfactory, Hades, Metro, etc in my life if I need to....