Tópico oficial do Steam

[Winjer]

A lista dos 10 jogos mais vendidos no Steam na semana passada.

1.Far Cry 4
2.This War of Mine
3.Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
4.Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
5.Far Cry Franchise Pack
6.Football Manager 2015
7.Assassin's Creed Unity
8.The Binding of Isaac Rebirth
9.DayZ
10.Rise of Nations: Extended Edition

[Winjer]

Valve changes rules around Steam gift trading

First things first: general gifting remains the same. You can buy a game directly for a person, who can then redeem and access it immediately.Gifts purchased and placed in the purchaser's inventory, however, will be subject to a thirty day wait before that game is available to trade. Here's what Valve has to say about the new rule:
"We've made this change to make trading gifts a better experience for those receiving the gifts. We're hoping this lowers the number of people who trade for a game only to have the game revoked later due to issues with the purchaser's payment method."
Essentially, Valve is trying to reduce instances of charge-back scams and similar—where games were bought with a credit card; traded on, potentially multiple times; and then charged back, forcing Valve to revoke the original game

[MAXLD]

Mais uma dose de artilharia contra os esquemas de "charge-back" é sempre de louvar.


Só estou a ver um caso em que isto pode dar incoveniente... naqueles fins de semana em que se pode jogar um certo jogo à borla... é que se quiseres comprar nesses dias (normalmente está tb em promo) e oferecer o jogo na hora a uma pessoa, durante o processo de compra+gift: na library dele irá estar erradamente (temporariamente) como "already owns this game". Isto porque durante esses fins de semana os jogos ficam "desbloqueados" nas contas de toda a gente e portanto é como se ele tivesse já o jogo (pelo menos até acabar o fim de semana), o que não é efectivamente correcto.

Ou seja, não dá para simplesmente comprar já durante aqueles dias de promo e oferecer-lhe o jogo a ele naquele momento. Tens que esperar que acabe esses 2 dias de "trial" para que o sistema de facto permita o gift de um jogo que ele não tem (mas que estava activo/desbloqueado na conta dele no dia anterior). É que depois de acabar o trial, basicamente a promoção também acaba... portanto pode até prejudicar uma potencial sale, porque podes querer oferecer ao preço de promo, mas não ao preço normal.

Com este novo sistema, basicamente ou ele compra o jogo por si, ou se quiseres oferecer tens duas hipóteses:
- ou compras durante o trial em preço de promo e tens que esperar 30dias até lhe mandar o jogo (o que é pior que antes neste caso que estou a falar)
- ou compras depois do trial, preço sem promo, e entregas na hora (tal como dantes)

Portanto basicamente o sistema do Steam precisa de um update / tweak, para que nos casos de trial, consiga distinguir entre "already owns this game" e "currently trying it"... para que possa permitir a oferta normal do jogo na hora durante esses dias de trial tal como noutro dia banal... e assim aproveitar para comprar em promoção e oferecer ao gajo.

[Winjer]

As promoções de Inverno do Steam estão quase a começar.
tempo de lembrar umas regras.

[Sardo]

E começou a loucura

Horus penso que estas ainda não são as promoçõs de Inverno, pelo menos não aparecem como tal e as de Inverno costumam ser um pouco mais tarde.

[MAXLD]

Yep, estas acabam dia 2 de Dezembro, embora sejam variáveis até lá. Os actuais são até daqui a dois dias, depois aparecem outros.

Vai ser um mês marado de promos.

[reiszink]

Não tem nada que me agrade para já.

As promoções de Natal ou de Inverno penso que duram sensivelmente duas semanas e acabam no inicio do próximo ano, pelo menos tem sido assim.

Estas são apenas um mimo, devem ser para acompanharem as promos do Black Friday dos restantes sites.

[MTPS]

O Wargame Red Dragon a 10€...

[Sardo]

Só consegui acabar de ver a lista agora, estava a custar! Pessoalmente preferia o esquema tradicional das sales e evita-se a entradas repetidas que estão a pontapé.

Em relação às promoções em si, realmente costumam ser mais agressivas. Tirando um jogo ou outro que estão com o desconto bom para qualidade que têm, como o Stanley Parable por exemplo, o resto não me cativou por demais. A verdade é que também o Steam nos habituou mal, só aqui é que uma promoção de 50% não é bom o suficiente eheheh.

[Jorge-Vieira]

Valve announces Steam Exploration Sale, major discounts on big games

Valve has kicked off its latest gaming specials, with the Steam Exploration Sale, which runs from November 26 to December 2. The Steam Exploration Sale has a bunch of games on sale, including Civilization: Beyond Earth which is down 30% from $89.99 to $62.99.

Watch Dogs is 50% off, reducing its $74.95 price to $37.47, The Evil Within has 66% taken off of its $79.95 price, reducing it to $27.17. For some randomness, the Goat MMO Simulator is down 50%, from $9.99 to just $4.99 while Company of Heroes has 75% off, reducing its original $49.99 price to $12.49.

Noticia completa:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/41494/...mes/index.html

[reiszink]

Shadow Warrior a super preço, 2,50€.

[Winjer]

Red Faction: Guerrilla - Mais um jogo que finalmente trocou o GFWL pelo Steam. E ainda adicionou suporte para DX11.

Steam Edition Feature Highlights:-Added Steam Trading Cards
-DirectX 11 Render Backend instead of DirectX 10 (DirectX 9 still available as fall back)
-Added Wrecking Crew maps: RUINS, REPURCUSSION, IMPERIAL, EXPANSION, FROST, ABANDONED
-Added Behemoth Mode
-Matchmaking and Multiplayer via Steamworks
-Added Host Migration functionality
-Added Join in Progress functionality to join matches that are already started
-No Games for Windows Live sign-in required
-Leaderboards via Steam
-Voice Chat via Steam
-Achievements via Steam
-At first launch the game attempts to migrate savegames from GFWL to the new system
-Added Russian, Polish and Czech Localization
Misc Changes:
-Added Achievements to DLC content
-Fixed camera speed in vehicles
-Steam offline mode enabled
-Removed XP limitation for all multiplayer game modes.
-Added voice chat “push to talk” option. It’s enabled by default and it can be changed in the audio options. It’s binded to key “Z” by default.
-Added “Join chat” in matchmaking lobby. When using this option you will be joining RFG chat root
-Changed minimum player number for Siege and Large Mixer to 6
-Fixed mouse acceleration when driving walkers
-Added ability to view Steam Gamer profile in leaderboards and in-game scoreboard
-The time limit between lobby disconnects is doubled
-Minimum players required to start the team game is four and for normal game it’s three.
-Removed Aim Assist in Multiplayer

-Various Stability improvements

[Winjer]

Steam Broadcasting - Beta

How do I try out Steam Broadcasting?

To try out Broadcasting now, both you and your friends need to opt into the Steam Client Beta. In the Steam Client main menu, select Settings > Account and change your "Beta Participation" to "Steam Beta Update". Then follow the steps below to watch a friend's game.
How do I watch a friend's game?

From the Friend's List - From the drop down next to a friend's name, select "Watch Game".
From a friend's profile - Below the "Currently In Game" text, select "Watch Game".
Who can watch my games?

The first time a friend requests to watch your game you'll be presented with the broadcast privacy settings. To make a change at any time, access the Steam Client's Settings panel and select the Broadcast tab to view your privacy settings.

Available settings:

• Only friends I invite can watch my games
• Friends can request to watch my games (default)
• Friends can watch my games
• Anyone can watch my games (public broadcast, can be found in the game hub)

What are the account requirements for broadcasting?

Accounts that meet the following requirements are able to broadcast games:

• Have made a purchase on Steam and are therefore non-limited accounts
• Are not currently Community Banned

What are the browser requirements for watching?

Steam Broadcasting is currently supported by the latest versions of the following browsers:

• Steam Client
• Google Chrome
• Apple Safari

What operating systems can I broadcast from?

Steam Broadcasting is currently supported through the Steam Client on Windows 7 and Windows 8. Support for Linux, OSX and Windows Vista will supported in the future.

Where can I change my settings/privacy?

To make a change to your Broadcast settings, access the Steam Client's Settings panel and select the Broadcast tab.
Whose games can I watch?

You can request to watch friends' games, or simply start watching if they have allowed for that. You can also find public broadcasts from the Broadcasts tab on the Community Home page or on any game hub.
Will people watching my game also see my desktop?

Only the game is visible by default, but "Broadcast my desktop when not in game" is an available option in the Settings > Broadcast tab.
What kind of content is restricted?

As a Steam subscriber you agree to abide by the following conduct rules. You will not:
Upload, or otherwise make available, files that contain images, photographs, software or other material protected by intellectual property laws, including, by way of example, and not as limitation, copyright or trademark laws (or by rights of privacy or publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents to do the same.
Use any material or information, including images or photographs, via Steam in any manner that infringes any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other proprietary right of any party.

You agree that you will be personally responsible for the use of your Account and for all of the communication and activity on Steam that results from use of your Account. Your online conduct and interaction with other Subscribers should be guided by common sense and basic etiquette. Broadcasts should not include:

• Porn, inappropriate or offensive content, warez or leaked content or anything else not safe for work
• Any discussion of piracy
• Cheating, hacking, game exploits
• Threats of violence or harassment, even as a joke
• Posted copyright material such as magazine scans
• Soliciting, begging, auctioning, raffling, selling, advertising, referrals
• Racism or discrimination
• Abusive language, including swearing

How do I report a broadcast?

From the broadcast window/page, select "Report Broadcast".
How do I start a broadcast?

You don't need to. If your settings allow your game to be watched, then you start broadcasting when someone starts watching. If you select "Anyone can watch my game" as your broadcast privacy setting then your broadcast is visible in that Game Hub.
How do I end a broadcast?

Exiting your game will end your broadcast. Alternatively, at any time you can press "Stop" from the Broadcast panel in the Steam Overlay.
How can I get my broadcast to show up in a Game Hub?

If you select "Anyone can watch my game" as your broadcast privacy setting then your broadcast will be visible in that Game Hub.
How can I see who is watching my game?

You'll receive a toast when a friend either requests to watch or starts watching your game. At any time you can see a list of viewers from the Steam overlay broadcast box, or if you're watching your own broadcast, from the top of the chat.
Can I save my broadcast?

No, broadcasts are currently live only.
How can I share my broadcast?

You can invite friends to watch your game by selecting "Invite to Watch" from the drop down next to their name in the Friend' List.
Why am I getting the message "Broadcast unavailable?"

During the Beta period broadcast capabilities are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. There may not have been adequate bandwidth available from the nearest Steam server when you connected. It's also the message you'll see if your friend doesn't respond to your request.
How do I change the bit rate, video dimensions, microphone, and desktop settings?

For advanced Broadcast settings, access the Steam Client's Settings panel and select the Broadcast tab.

[Sardo]

Boas pessoal

Quando vocês têm chaves que não querem usar e ainda não as activaram na vossa conta o que é que costumam fazer com elas? Por exemplo, o caso dos packs do HumbleBundle que muitas vezes trazem aquele jogo ou dois que foram a verdadeira razão de comprarmos o bundle, mas depois traz outros tantos que não queremos para nada. O exemplo mais gritante disso é quando vêm expansões ou DLCs para jogos que nem sequer temos. Neste caso isto não me faz falta nenhuma, mas até pode ser de interesse de outra pessoa.

[reiszink]

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