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Posted November 20, 2008
Since it has a good bit of votes on the Wishlist here, and it really is a fantastic game, I thought I'd let you all know that Valve has now priced Half-life at just $1 on steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/70/
I'm adding this to my ever-growing wish list of digital downloads.
Edit: This is a limited-time offer through November 21. Hurry up if you want it cheap!
Post edited November 20, 2008 by bpops
Posted November 20, 2008
yeah, it's a great game, and priced just right for anyone who hasn't played it before, but in these days? I mean.. it doesn't feel like it has any relevance.
Post edited November 20, 2008 by Weclock
Posted November 20, 2008
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Weclock: it doesn't feel like it has any relevance.

To what are you referring?
Posted November 20, 2008
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Weclock: it doesn't feel like it has any relevance.
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bpops: To what are you referring?

Half-Life 1 doesn't feel relevant today. I mean it is a good old game, but it by any means isn't rare. Waht I like about GOG.com is the titles are generally harder to find (with the exception of epics titles).
I don't think pricing it at one dollar is really going to sway anyone who was a fan or really wanted to play the game, because $9.99 was too expensive. I think they're only going to pickup people who otherwise wouldn't play the game or generally aren't interested in the first place.
Posted November 20, 2008
I disagree with you about Half-life not being relevant. It was the first truly FPS cinematic experience, where the story unfolded around you. And like some of the games here on GOG, I have truly great memories of playing through it as a kid.
I had been wanting to get Half-life on steam for a while now, but since I have played it many times before, didn't want to spend the $10. But at $0.98, I'll be getting it.
Posted November 20, 2008
Never heard of Loss Leaders? Mark my words in a few days Steam will point out that in the 'last year' it doubled it's subscribers - without saying half of that was people having to sign up in order to get the 99c half Life!
Posted November 20, 2008
The wealth of great mods for the original HL make it a worthy purchase, if one hasn't played them.
Posted November 20, 2008
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UK_John: Never heard of Loss Leaders? Mark my words in a few days Steam will point out that in the 'last year' it doubled it's subscribers - without saying half of that was people having to sign up in order to get the 99c half Life!

a thousand dummy subscribers who never login to use their game more than once?
Posted November 20, 2008
Man, I have Half-Life, HL2 Collectors, TF Source, Orange Box and never play any of them, ever. I just do not like Steam and dislike its online attitude to playing games. I have tried it two or three times and without fail I end up uninstalling it after about a week.
I know some really like Steam, but for me it is too invasive.
Posted November 21, 2008
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Faithful: Man, I have Half-Life, HL2 Collectors, TF Source, Orange Box and never play any of them, ever. I just do not like Steam and dislike its online attitude to playing games. I have tried it two or three times and without fail I end up uninstalling it after about a week.
I know some really like Steam, but for me it is too invasive.

I don't understand people's problem with Steam. I just don't think I ever will. Unless your system is horribly optimized or configured. I have Steam running the background along with whatever apps I happen to be using with no problem whatsoever.
Even if you don't like the community aspect of it, how can you deny the convenience of having a whole library at your disposal that you can install/uninstall as you please. I know some people say that you don't technically "own" the games. You have to be online to verify, authenticate, etc, etc. All I can say is, it must suck to live in dark ages.
Posted November 21, 2008
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Faithful: Man, I have Half-Life, HL2 Collectors, TF Source, Orange Box and never play any of them, ever. I just do not like Steam and dislike its online attitude to playing games. I have tried it two or three times and without fail I end up uninstalling it after about a week.
I know some really like Steam, but for me it is too invasive.

I'm not a huge fan of Steam either. I'd gladly pay GOG $6 for a DRM-free version than Steam for a $1 version. However, since it seems I have no choice currently, I've just bought my $1 version. If gog ever secures the rights to distribute Half-life (i know, i know...), I'll rebuy it from here. But for now.. come on, what can you actually buy for a dollar these days?
Posted November 21, 2008
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bpops: To what are you referring?
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Weclock: Half-Life 1 doesn't feel relevant today. I mean it is a good old game, but it by any means isn't rare. Waht I like about GOG.com is the titles are generally harder to find (with the exception of epics titles).
I don't think pricing it at one dollar is really going to sway anyone who was a fan or really wanted to play the game, because $9.99 was too expensive. I think they're only going to pickup people who otherwise wouldn't play the game or generally aren't interested in the first place.

Gee, Wec... retrosnob much? >.<
I got mine earlier today. I played the game for a couple of hours back in '98, and just recently beat HL2. I'm pumped. And you can't beat the price...
Post edited November 21, 2008 by johnseeking
Posted November 21, 2008
See what I mean about newer games being better? I love Half-life 1 for what it was revolutionizing the FPS genre and all. But going back to play it, the game had some technical limitations and weapon balance issues. Half-life 2 improved on all the first game's shortcomings.
Posted November 21, 2008
@bpops: bought, thanks for info!
Posted November 21, 2008
Also http://www.blackmesasource.com/ ;)
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