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Posted September 14, 2009
I bought it on Gamersgate. I don't find the download speeds to be all that bad. If they aren't that speedy just leave the computer on while you're away at work, school, or while you''re sleeping.
I see little point in waiting for a discount. At 39$ for a PC port of a 59$ console game that will include DLC that PS3 and 360 owners had to pay for, and Red Faction 1 and 2 if you pre-order, you assuredly get a great deal.
I also pre-ordered Alpha Protocol on Gamersgate, and I'll do the same with Risen, Dragon Age and Divinity II. Unless another service has a better deal for any of these games.
Post edited September 14, 2009 by Chihaya
Posted September 14, 2009
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Chihaya: I bought it on Gamersgate. I don't find the download speeds to be all that bad. If they aren't that speedy just leave the computer on while you're away at work, school, or while you''re sleeping.
No, they're straight up terrible in comparison to Impulse.
Posted September 14, 2009
They're not bad via my college's wi-fi Internet... and is it such a bit deal to wait a bit more for a game that you've followed for months before release?
Post edited September 14, 2009 by Chihaya
Posted September 14, 2009
and is it such a bit deal to wait a bit more for a game that you've followed for months before release?
People still do that? Despite the disappointment it usually causes them to feel?
Posted September 14, 2009
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bansama: and is it such a bit deal to wait a bit more for a game that you've followed for months before release?
People still do that? Despite the disappointment it usually causes them to feel?
yeah, for FPS if you don't get in on the first week, you're usually pwned
Posted September 14, 2009
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Weclock: yeah, for FPS if you don't get in on the first week, you're usually pwned

Guerilla's multiplayer has unlocks, from what I've read, so it's even more significant than just the learning curve.
Posted September 14, 2009
3000 kb/s on Steam is why I would recommend it. It's the fastest way for me to download what I buy and play it in an hour, or less if it's not a very recent game.
Posted September 14, 2009
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PhoenixWright: 3000 kb/s on Steam is why I would recommend it. It's the fastest way for me to download what I buy and play it in an hour, or less if it's not a very recent game.
you don't deserve your name, avatar, and tag. you can leave them by my desk when you leave.
Posted September 14, 2009
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PhoenixWright: 3000 kb/s on Steam is why I would recommend it. It's the fastest way for me to download what I buy and play it in an hour, or less if it's not a very recent game.

I get around 2000 kb/s or so on Steam, but that's more to do with my awesome DSL connection rather than Steam's magical elves pushing the game fast enough.
Posted September 14, 2009
Thanks for the input everyone. I was teetering between Impulse and Gamersgate for the purchase. If I wasn't mostly into playing single player, I might have been more tempted by Steam's community. I'll need Impulse when I get around to installing Demigod and a couple really cheap games I bought there, but from comments here and this review I found of Gamersgate, they seemed to be a safe bet too.
I'm not in a huge rush for the download to finish since I've already played a good chunk of the PS3 version of Guerrilla, so I decided to give Gamersgate a shot. I'd probably get better speeds from Impulse, but I can wait, especially since I'll probably be busy with Scribblenauts tomorrow. Hopefully I will be happy with my choice.
Posted September 15, 2009
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Musashi: Thanks for the input everyone. I was teetering between Impulse and Gamersgate for the purchase. If I wasn't mostly into playing single player, I might have been more tempted by Steam's community. I'll need Impulse when I get around to installing Demigod and a couple really cheap games I bought there, but from comments here and this review I found of Gamersgate, they seemed to be a safe bet too.
I'm not in a huge rush for the download to finish since I've already played a good chunk of the PS3 version of Guerrilla, so I decided to give Gamersgate a shot. I'd probably get better speeds from Impulse, but I can wait, especially since I'll probably be busy with Scribblenauts tomorrow. Hopefully I will be happy with my choice.

One thing that I've been trying to tell people lately...even though you technically have to use a one time downloader/installer app to get whatever game you buy from Gamersgate, you CAN back the whole Setup up on your system after the initial download. Where-ever you've chosen to be your download directory, you'll see a folder called Gamersgate Temporary Files. Inside of that will be a sub folder with a number...in this case, your Red Faction Guerrilla files. When its done downloading, but BEFORE you go ahead and install, copy that entire numbered folder where-ever you want...now install as normal, and that copied version of the folder will retain a physical Setup files that is not tied to your Gamersgate account.
Hopefully that made a word of damn sense.
Posted September 15, 2009
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Musashi: Thanks for the input everyone. I was teetering between Impulse and Gamersgate for the purchase. If I wasn't mostly into playing single player, I might have been more tempted by Steam's community. I'll need Impulse when I get around to installing Demigod and a couple really cheap games I bought there, but from comments here and this review I found of Gamersgate, they seemed to be a safe bet too.
I'm not in a huge rush for the download to finish since I've already played a good chunk of the PS3 version of Guerrilla, so I decided to give Gamersgate a shot. I'd probably get better speeds from Impulse, but I can wait, especially since I'll probably be busy with Scribblenauts tomorrow. Hopefully I will be happy with my choice.
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Crassmaster: Hopefully that made a word of damn sense.

It kinda did.
Posted September 15, 2009
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Musashi: Thanks for the input everyone. I was teetering between Impulse and Gamersgate for the purchase. If I wasn't mostly into playing single player, I might have been more tempted by Steam's community. I'll need Impulse when I get around to installing Demigod and a couple really cheap games I bought there, but from comments here and this review I found of Gamersgate, they seemed to be a safe bet too.
I'm not in a huge rush for the download to finish since I've already played a good chunk of the PS3 version of Guerrilla, so I decided to give Gamersgate a shot. I'd probably get better speeds from Impulse, but I can wait, especially since I'll probably be busy with Scribblenauts tomorrow. Hopefully I will be happy with my choice.
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Crassmaster: One thing that I've been trying to tell people lately...even though you technically have to use a one time downloader/installer app to get whatever game you buy from Gamersgate, you CAN back the whole Setup up on your system after the initial download. Where-ever you've chosen to be your download directory, you'll see a folder called Gamersgate Temporary Files. Inside of that will be a sub folder with a number...in this case, your Red Faction Guerrilla files. When its done downloading, but BEFORE you go ahead and install, copy that entire numbered folder where-ever you want...now install as normal, and that copied version of the folder will retain a physical Setup files that is not tied to your Gamersgate account.
Hopefully that made a word of damn sense.

Yes it did and after reading this thread, I noticed that info on their site also, which helped push me over the edge to make an account there and give them a shot. I started up the download and the speeds didn't seem too terrible, but I needed to reboot that system back into OS X, so I'll have to try again later and see how the speed is and then make a copy of the installers. It looks like I get a free game too for making an account.
Posted September 15, 2009
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PhoenixWright: 3000 kb/s on Steam is why I would recommend it. It's the fastest way for me to download what I buy and play it in an hour, or less if it's not a very recent game.
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Weclock: you don't deserve your name, avatar, and tag. you can leave them by my desk when you leave.

I'm not sure I see what you're getting at.
Posted September 15, 2009
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Weclock: you don't deserve your name, avatar, and tag. you can leave them by my desk when you leave.
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PhoenixWright: I'm not sure I see what you're getting at.

Yarr, don't use Steam! I think that's what he means.
Also, 3000 kb/s? You bastard, my connection is rather shitty in comparison. Tops at around 245 kb/s.
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