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Alien Swarm to be released for free Monday

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    #2
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    This game is actually rather good. I played it a while back 2 player co-op. Very good fun, kinda old school but it's very enjoyable.

    Also, it's free, so download it for christ's sake :pac:


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    #3
    Skerries
    Registered Users Posts: 12,463 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    to get you in the mood download this remake of the game it was based on, Alien Breed
    http://homepage.ntlworld.com/xavnet/alienbreed/
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    Fanny Cradock
    Registered Users Posts: 10,245 ✭✭✭✭Fanny Cradock


    It looks remarkably similar to the new instalment of the Alien Breed series, entitled Alien Breed.


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    #5
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    Cool, used to play the UT2004 version of this alot.


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    #6
    RolandIRL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,924 ✭✭✭✭RolandIRL


    will it only be free for a limited time cos i'm on shíte bb here so i won't be able to download it for ages.


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    Antar Bolaeisk
    Registered Users Posts: 3,091 ✭✭✭Antar Bolaeisk


    whiteman19 wrote: »
    will it only be free for a limited time cos i'm on shíte bb here so i won't be able to download it for ages.

    Think it's free forever but if not then simply register it to your Steam account while it is free then download it at your leisure.


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    RolandIRL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,924 ✭✭✭✭RolandIRL


    oh right. i'm a noob to steam and this legal downloading malarky. :rolleyes:
    thanks :)


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    #9
    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,309 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    its a valve sourcemod. knowing valve, it will be free forever. else why release the game code?

    that would be like taking all the addons to TF2 next week and telling people they need to pay $30 each to keep using it all.


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    Fanny Cradock
    Registered Users Posts: 10,245 ✭✭✭✭Fanny Cradock


    Overheal wrote: »
    its a valve sourcemod. knowing valve, it will be free forever. else why release the game code?

    that would be like taking all the addons to TF2 next week and telling people they need to pay $30 each to keep using it all.

    Add-ons to TF2? Do tell!


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    #11
    Gaunty
    Registered Users Posts: 300 ✭✭Gaunty


    Anyone know if this can be downloaded after midnight tonight? I just looked at the countdown and it says 1 day and 2 hours left. Doesn't seem right...


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    Skerries
    Registered Users Posts: 12,463 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    i think that is west coast american time, it was the same with the Steam sales
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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,309 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Fanny Cradock wrote: »
    Add-ons to TF2? Do tell!
    http://tf2wiki.net/wiki/Patches


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    Fanny Cradock
    Registered Users Posts: 10,245 ✭✭✭✭Fanny Cradock


    Overheal wrote: »
    http://tf2wiki.net/wiki/Patches

    Sorry, misunderstood. I thought you were saying there was a new update due next week.


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    Gunmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 4,067 ✭✭✭Gunmonkey


    Well there is a weapons pack due in the next few weeks (the Polycount competition) but no word on the exact date.

    Alien Storm is out around 8pm, it has 3 hours to go right now. how many players online at a time do you think?? Think I remember 4-per game in the original.


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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,309 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Considering they opened the game code and are delivering it free to the masses?

    The stock might be 4 but I wouldn't be surprised if it was supporting a lot more than that within a few weeks. TF2 is balanced for 24 but has been commonly played at 32 since launch. And I've seen excess of 40 in a CSS match.

    Oh hey thats tonight its out. Bitchin'.


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    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    hmm... is this on valve time?


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    #18
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Naturally.


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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,309 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Gummy Panda wrote: »
    hmm... is this on valve time?
    the press release said 3pm Pacific if i recall correctly. This translates to 11pm Irish if im not mistaken, or the moment i clock out of work today. So....


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    #20
    Spunge
    Registered Users Posts: 2,779 ✭✭✭Spunge


    Its out but downloads are slowww.

    Probably wont have it till tomorrow.


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    #21
    KilOit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭KilOit


    Jumping from 150kb/s to 500kb/s i'd imagine a heap load are downloading it.


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    Gunmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 4,067 ✭✭✭Gunmonkey


    Couldnt even get it to download, just says the Steam servers are under strain. Pick it up tomorrow.


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    #23
    dazftw
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭dazftw


    Had a few games there both online/offline and I have to say its pretty decent. Its free as well so no one can complain.

    Network with your people: https://www.builtinireland.ie/



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    #24
    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,309 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    my fps went to shiiiiiiit during the elevator.

    but its an atmospheric, team-survival game. I like it. my only complaint is i want more bullets...... which is kinda the point :pac:


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    #25
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Looking forward to playing this, but the download was bloody slow last night. Will try finish it later tonight.


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    #26
    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 83,309 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    its worth it.


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    #27
    humanji
    Registered Users Posts: 19,976 ✭✭✭✭humanji


    I gave it a shot earlier and it's pretty good. I had the sentry good set up on the elevator and it was really like that scene in Aliens where you're watching the ammo deplete as teh aliens keep coming. :d


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    #28
    KilOit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭KilOit


    humanji wrote: »
    I gave it a shot earlier and it's pretty good. I had the sentry good set up on the elevator and it was really like that scene in Aliens where you're watching the ammo deplete as teh aliens keep coming. :d

    Didn't stop at 10 though.

    Game is fun, was playing it with 2 friends over vent and communication is really needed or you'll be running into each others line of fire all the time.


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    #29
    Fanny Cradock
    Registered Users Posts: 10,245 ✭✭✭✭Fanny Cradock


    Played it for about 30 minutes and it seems good! However, I've found it difficult to connect to games - maybe 1 in 5 connects.


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    #30
    TouchingVirus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,584 ✭✭✭TouchingVirus


    Easy to connect, but mine crashed after forcing me to watch 10 minutes of others because they were in the middle of a round :(

    Boardsies interested in a boards co-op? :D


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    #31
    RealistSpy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,686 ✭✭✭RealistSpy


    Good game :)


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