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dizturbd
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 Posted: Tue, 23rd Sep 2008 09:46 Post subject: [OTHER] Game Stores... |
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I have never been a PC gamer. Mouse control is great, but WASD? Fuck off! I'd need a keyboard with properly spaced keys for that. Although, recently I have wanted to purchase the oh-so excellent "Sins of a Solar Empire" by IronClad Games. So, this brings me to a question.
Every time I've walked into a game store to purchase a game, the clerk asks which console I wish to purchase it for. Why don't game stores sell PC games? I could walk into several and not be able to buy a PC game. Why? I mean, this is even before the current age of digital distribution. What gives?
Are Gamestop, EB games, Game Crazy, and the like too cool for nerdy PC gamers? Do PC gamers just pirate their copies? Are Best Buy, Circuit City, and the like the best options for PC gamers? What gives?
Is it a marketing scheme? Are console owners more likely to need a game store of their own? What's the problem here? This is a serious topic, please discuss.
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| Posted: Tue, 23rd Sep 2008 10:06 Post subject: Re: [OTHER] Game Stores... |
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| dizturbd wrote: | | Are console owners more likely to need a game store of their own? |
It's for the console gamers' parents. I can't even remember the last time I bought a game from a local store (and yeah yeah, I DO buy some, not just download all) - buying online is faster, cheaper and easier.
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| Posted: Tue, 23rd Sep 2008 13:35 Post subject: |
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well here in the states we don't have a lot of PC retailers because most of those kinds of stores rely on sales and guess what, consoles sell because people can't afford the PC's to play them cause jobs suck so much dick now days.
That and were getting bluggoned to hell with censorship bullshit so, with that..all my PC games come from www.gogamer.com i fucking love them
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Big_Gun
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| Posted: Thu, 25th Sep 2008 19:46 Post subject: |
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| SpykeZ wrote: | well here in the states we don't have a lot of PC retailers because most of those kinds of stores rely on sales and guess what, consoles sell because people can't afford the PC's to play them cause jobs suck so much dick now days.
That and were getting bluggoned to hell with censorship bullshit so, with that..all my PC games come from www.gogamer.com i fucking love them |
I can give the thumbs up for Gogamer as well. Ordered from them a few times.
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| Posted: Thu, 25th Sep 2008 20:38 Post subject: |
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Consoles are far more popular for the newest games. It takes money, time, and knowledge to upgrade a PC. With a 360, PS3, or Wii, you already have the necessary hardware to play a game at the optimum level. With a PC, you must upgrade something every year or two, and most people are afraid to even open their computer. Although everyone has a computer, not everyone has a computer capable of running Crysis Warhead, STALKER Clear Sky, and whatever else. That's one reason the PC charts are filled with World of Warcraft and Sims 2: there is not enough demand for frame-crunching games.
I find that my computer is constantly behind the times, even after I upgrade. The gaming stores work on a supply chain...the demand is not there, and you don't want unsellable inventory to sit on shelves forever. I usually buy PC games at Walmart or digitally through Steam or whatever. But don't kid yourself: the PC gaming market is down in the dumps compared to 5-10 years ago.
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zipfero
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| Posted: Thu, 25th Sep 2008 21:22 Post subject: |
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play on the arrow keys.
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| Posted: Thu, 25th Sep 2008 21:55 Post subject: |
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yeah I can't stand WSAD .. I use the numpad which has space for almost everything you need in a FPS. Not like I PC game anymore though ...
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| Posted: Thu, 25th Sep 2008 22:46 Post subject: |
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I use arrow keys but with my left hand. So I move the keyboard a bit to the left 
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SycoShaman
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| Posted: Fri, 26th Sep 2008 14:51 Post subject: |
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I have to agree with deelix
the arrows suck
WASD is comfortable for me. I enjoy using it (for everything other than sports games, but i hate pc sports games in general, console all the way for hockey and football games)
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| Posted: Fri, 26th Sep 2008 16:40 Post subject: |
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90% PC games allow you to reconfigure the keys to your own personal style, its not like you're FORCED to used WASD
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TiHKAL
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| Posted: Fri, 26th Sep 2008 16:48 Post subject: |
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www.bestbuy.com
If your in the states, Best Buy typically has an ok section for pc games. Normally the best places to get PC games these days are places that sell Computers.
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| Posted: Fri, 26th Sep 2008 17:50 Post subject: |
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Isn't gogamer only USA as well?
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| Posted: Fri, 26th Sep 2008 18:54 Post subject: |
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It's funny, I usually only use WASD for 3rd person games, and not even then all the time. Rest of the time I have forward on right mouse button, back on space bar, left/right on Q/W, then whatever more I need near the Q/W. Like E for use, R for Reload, A/Z for jump/crouch, S/D for leaning, and so on. Works great.
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TiHKAL
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| Posted: Fri, 26th Sep 2008 19:52 Post subject: |
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JFGI
Sorry had to use that one, just heard it today.. WTH have I been?
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SuTuRa
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| Posted: Fri, 26th Sep 2008 21:20 Post subject: |
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| inz wrote: | | It's funny, I usually only use WASD for 3rd person games, and not even then all the time. Rest of the time I have forward on right mouse button, back on space bar, left/right on Q/W, then whatever more I need near the Q/W. Like E for use, R for Reload, A/Z for jump/crouch, S/D for leaning, and so on. Works great. |
That´s some weird configuration, but use what works for you 
I rememeber using the right mouse button to go forward, I think it was with unreal 1. It came pre-configured with it.
I always used the arrow keys until I tried the wasd.
Back in the day there was no wasd configuration, and I was very used to the arrows.
But once I tried the wasd I felt my arms and hands position a lot more comfortable
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| Posted: Sun, 28th Sep 2008 05:16 Post subject: Re: [OTHER] Game Stores... |
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| dizturbd wrote: | I have never been a PC gamer. Mouse control is great, but WASD? Fuck off! I'd need a keyboard with properly spaced keys for that. Although, recently I have wanted to purchase the oh-so excellent "Sins of a Solar Empire" by IronClad Games. So, this brings me to a question.
Every time I've walked into a game store to purchase a game, the clerk asks which console I wish to purchase it for. Why don't game stores sell PC games? I could walk into several and not be able to buy a PC game. Why? I mean, this is even before the current age of digital distribution. What gives?
Are Gamestop, EB games, Game Crazy, and the like too cool for nerdy PC gamers? Do PC gamers just pirate their copies? Are Best Buy, Circuit City, and the like the best options for PC gamers? What gives?
Is it a marketing scheme? Are console owners more likely to need a game store of their own? What's the problem here? This is a serious topic, please discuss. |
I use to shop at the best place for PC games and that place was MediaPlay 2 large double sided shelves full of PC games and a giant bargain bin that would give you a cheaper price than you could ever find full of great older games. Sadly they went out of business quite some time ago. They had a huge selection of console games and even had demo stations long before places like Walmart made that common practice. I still to this day can't understand why more people didn't shop there as their prices were fair and would quickly drop as they always had to make more room for the new stuff.
EBGames then became my main source of games however once GameStop bought them it all went to hell. Even places like Best Buy just can't compete with my beloved MediaPlay...
oh and to answer you... The PC games are seen as a waste of floor space as even the worst of console games will sell more then the best PC games. The stores don't care about quality and why should they when people will buy anything.
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| Posted: Sun, 28th Sep 2008 09:10 Post subject: Re: [OTHER] Game Stores... |
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| NuclearShadow wrote: | | dizturbd wrote: | I have never been a PC gamer. Mouse control is great, but WASD? Fuck off! I'd need a keyboard with properly spaced keys for that. Although, recently I have wanted to purchase the oh-so excellent "Sins of a Solar Empire" by IronClad Games. So, this brings me to a question.
Every time I've walked into a game store to purchase a game, the clerk asks which console I wish to purchase it for. Why don't game stores sell PC games? I could walk into several and not be able to buy a PC game. Why? I mean, this is even before the current age of digital distribution. What gives?
Are Gamestop, EB games, Game Crazy, and the like too cool for nerdy PC gamers? Do PC gamers just pirate their copies? Are Best Buy, Circuit City, and the like the best options for PC gamers? What gives?
Is it a marketing scheme? Are console owners more likely to need a game store of their own? What's the problem here? This is a serious topic, please discuss. |
I use to shop at the best place for PC games and that place was MediaPlay 2 large double sided shelves full of PC games and a giant bargain bin that would give you a cheaper price than you could ever find full of great older games. Sadly they went out of business quite some time ago. They had a huge selection of console games and even had demo stations long before places like Walmart made that common practice. I still to this day can't understand why more people didn't shop there as their prices were fair and would quickly drop as they always had to make more room for the new stuff.
EBGames then became my main source of games however once GameStop bought them it all went to hell. Even places like Best Buy just can't compete with my beloved MediaPlay...
oh and to answer you... The PC games are seen as a waste of floor space as even the worst of console games will sell more then the best PC games. The stores don't care about quality and why should they when people will buy anything. |
man, maybe in the US, not in Canada
like tik said, bestbuy has a good selection of pc games as does futureshop and shit. like racks and racks full of games.... |
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| Posted: Sun, 28th Sep 2008 15:09 Post subject: Re: [OTHER] Game Stores... |
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| dizturbd wrote: | | oh and to answer you... The PC games are seen as a waste of floor space as even the worst of console games will sell more then the best PC games. The stores don't care about quality and why should they when people will buy anything. |
It is considered a waste of floor space but it's because they can't buy them back and sell them used which is where Gamestop makes all their money.
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| Posted: Sun, 28th Sep 2008 15:31 Post subject: |
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Haha, in Poland there are like 6 or 7 long shelves with PC games, 1 small for X360 and one even smaller for PS3. I think PS2 gets 3 shelves. Consoles are not popular in Europe that much, lol.
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| Posted: Sun, 28th Sep 2008 15:38 Post subject: |
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There's people that use anything other than WASD? How can you not like WASD? It's comfortable, easy access to other keys often used.
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| Posted: Sun, 28th Sep 2008 16:25 Post subject: |
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how can people use WASD?! it isnt straight! Arrows are in line, WASD is wonky, not good.
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| Posted: Sun, 28th Sep 2008 18:26 Post subject: |
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| inz wrote: | | It's funny, I usually only use WASD for 3rd person games, and not even then all the time. Rest of the time I have forward on right mouse button, back on space bar, left/right on Q/W, then whatever more I need near the Q/W. Like E for use, R for Reload, A/Z for jump/crouch, S/D for leaning, and so on. Works great. |
I use arrow keys for moving. ENTER for use. SHIFT for jump. CTRL for crouch. DELETE and PAGE DOWN for leaning left and right. "\" for zoom and right click for reload
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| Posted: Mon, 29th Sep 2008 14:13 Post subject: |
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| madmax17 wrote: | | Isn't gogamer only USA as well? |
and canada
and if any do order from there, i really recommened NOT getting the dirt cheap shipping if your really looking to play a game soon, it's slow as fuck. I ordered Date: 09-20-2008 02:19 AM and it's now just getting to my state lol. It's like USPS worker see's the package and see's "dirt cheap shipping" and drops it back in the pile cause he see's a shiney object off to the side |
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