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PhaZZe I keep saying that but every time i quit they just draw me back in. I need to be stronger this time.
That reply that he's quoting is obvious from a PoS individual that shouldn't address anyone in those terms. However it's also clearly a handpicked statement put there just to justify his bias and contempt for the whole videogame playing audience. It's also clear the he, the media as a whole, the publishers and devs thinks that person represent the the average videogame player/customer/whatever you want to call it.
The toxic levels are toooo high, try not to think in games exclusives and enjoy games you already bought, dont buy in day 0 and you will be ok! Always wait for sales.
Look at this Gamer(tm) and Steam shill who has always defended Ste... oh... wait...
(Glad he made this video.)
Looks like the EGS PR went on the offensive to label any critics of their anti-consumer tactics as toxic. The other forum has a thread with that narrative going on.
I don't know if this is true but to me he is all in for developer, everything is allowed if it's for developer, but has zero care about customers who buy the game that the developer made.
I am in favour of anything that helps break up Steam's monopoly, says man not understanding what a monopoly is and who does most if not all of their gaming on a console
I don't understand how we ended with consumers vs devs dichotomy. It's illogical and shouldn't have happened, in every other industry people work their asses to please customers because it's healthy for business, but some devs think that Sweeney always be there for them and that Epic will never change its course, so, they're just playing almighty.
People who play in PC tend to be more vocal about the things happening on their own environment.
Well it's because quoting Jason we don't just consume...consume....consume....
Like how console exclusivity become something ordinary that people accepted.
Yup. That's why EGS discussion is rotten.
People who only play on consoles doesnt get it because that's what they're used to. And I dont mean this in a derogative way, it is just natural.
Hey bros I know I told y'all to fuck off but lets chill for now.
Yeah I fucking wonder why.
This EGS shit is a great example that people don't learn from history. These developers and publishers have obviously forgotten the lesson Microsoft learned from the GFWL debacle or Cliffy calling all PC gamers pirates. PC gamers don't forget and we don't forgive and we sure don't put up with anti-consumer shenanigans.
Edit: I like how my tablet auto corrected Cliffy to Fluffy.
Yeah but that makes you vitriolic and resentful for some reason lmao
Man, what a shitshow. Another dev added to my blacklist. I'm disappointed in Jason's comments but not surprised given that he's always put developers above everyone else.
Jim's afraid of losing Patreon backers after the backlash he got from posting an anti-Steam video in which he said some positive things about EGS.
I was stoked for Ooblets. I prefer Steam over EGS, but that blog post was just straight up headass. I'm out on Ooblets!
I'm really getting sick of this whole situation. It's not fun anymore to read about gaming on the internet since Epic started their moneyhatting spree. I'm so tired of it; tired of seeing my favorite devs going EGS exclusive, how other devs are defending their shitty behavior, how ALL of the media are sucking Sweeneys cock and how more and more people "cave in" and spend their money on EGS exclusive.
As far as I know, a hobby is supposed to be fun. This isn't fun for me anymore. And I'm sick of it.
As far as I know, a hobby is supposed to be fun. This isn't fun for me anymore. And I'm sick of it.
At some point the situation is bound to improve, it can't be always bad. Sooner or later Epic is going to change their strategy or leave PC market (both are fine by me) and things will return to normal, in some sense we will become better.
I know one thing, it has really opened my eyes on how much utter contempt some Indies and media have for us. Which is bizarre since without us to consume, there isn't a video game industry and there sure as hell isn't an enthusiast media industry.
Chill my good man and don't let it get to you. It's not worth getting remotely upset about. Now admittedly I'm coming from the perspective of someone who nearly died of a heart attack a few months ago so I couldn't give a less of a fuck about videogames in comparison. However there's no need to argue or shout or call folks names (in general, not directed specifically at you). Just don't buy anything from the Epic Store, that's what many folks are doing and that says more than anything. Just have a good laugh, especially at that silly fucker who keeps diggin his hole deeper and deeper. I've never seen quite such contempt for their players or customers before. It's fucking amazing.
"Being worth [billions] should be illegal."
I don't get that point. Like, the police should come and arrest Tim, and then he should be put in jail, or fined for being rich?
We can talk about taxes, but illegality?
I understand why you are getting upset but don't be. Spend your time enjoying your hobby more and concern less about some arsehole or two that can not figure out basic things.
He probably meant that there shouldnt be a way to accumulate such wealth.
Which is a valid opinion that sounds a tiny bit silly when your entire career is covering said capitalist industy.
I kind of thinking that he was alluding to the working conditions/compensation of employees at Epic.
I'm no expert on PR or Marketing but these Ooblets devs seem to be going about it the wrong way.
When people call Steam a monopoly it is pretty clear you can disregard anything they say on the subject as they don't even have a tangential grasp of the subject they are trying to discuss.
The games industry wants customers that silently consume. Anyone who objects to all the shitty stunts they pull gets the privilege of being labelled as toxic.
it's this:
and also correct, yes
same goes for Gaben, by the way ... and all the other billionaires and millionaires
But I don't want to see Gaben go to the guillotine =/
This whole episode has been so enlightening. Fuck anyone who is grouping me with toxic gamers. I've always done my best to promote gaming as a normal activity against all the stereotypes of mouthbreathing gamers. I've always took a lot of pleasure in paying full price for indie and AA games that I believed in. Fuck anyone who closes ranks behind devs like these. It's unreal how many industry people I thought were reasonable and normal adults are now showing their asses. The audacity, entitlement, selfishness, and outright stupidity of these motherfuckers is astounding. I can accept if a dev, publisher, or "journalist" disagrees with my view of the Epic store, but to be called toxic, a "baby", or whatever is beyond the pale. Truly, what other industry treats its customers like this?
Maybe gaming really is nothing but a degerate community. If so, it's deeply rooted from the industry itself, not just from consumers of the media. Also, twitter was a mistake.
Maybe gaming really is nothing but a degerate community. If so, it's deeply rooted from the industry itself, not just from consumers of the media. Also, twitter was a mistake.
i believe so(?)
According to the greater good Wikipedia, its 50%.
So like, eat gaben halfway...?
Why are we eating people??
we aren't eating people ... we are eating the rich
who has the other 50%?
eat everyone and nationalize steam!
the wiki of pedia has failed me. Even the sources have led me astray. Regretfully, we are unable to eat the hidden rich.
At this point, I just hope EGS crashes and burns, and Tim once again declares all PC gamers as pirates.
There are plenty of other developers who don't act like these Ooblets ones have so it's best to just support them in any way and ignore any toxic ones. These toxic devs don't need support since EGS is already taking good care of them.
There are plenty of other developers who don't act like these Ooblets ones have so it's best to just support them in any way and ignore any toxic ones. These toxic devs don't need support since EGS is already taking good care of them.
Regretfully, we are unable to eat the hidden rich.
dang ... foiled again!
So they nuked their subreddit. Here if you want to read deleted threads snew
But according to Jason Schreirer who side with gaming industry it's not good for people to just consume. I've got mixed signal from him.
Ok this thread took a turn and I approve!
I was there where you are now too. Tired of repeating myself on Era, the folks arguing in bad faith. Tired of news of upcoming games' exclusivity.
But then I took a deep breath and realized that I own so many yet-unplayed games (not only on Steam, but on GOG, PS4 or Switch too) that it does not really matter at all when some devs take the money and hop onto EGS. It just saves me money for the dozens of great games releasing on Steam daily (like my purchases of Horace and London Detective Mysteria just this week).
Now I just put developers with Epic exclusivity on ignore. I mean, I could not buy those games even if I wanted (requested an Epic account deletion ages ago
)I just wonder what developers who "need" the Epic money to get their games finished at all will do when the money fountain runs dry. Maybe try to develop better relations with the guys who normally pay for your work? You know, the customers you call toxic 'n stuff?