Comments on: Huge Steam sale on Bethesda games, while Dawnguard is quietly released on PC

By: stewge

stewge — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:13:28 +0000

matthewdev: Exactly I figure for only $30 it’s not the end of the world if I don’t get right into it :) And the vast majority of people I know who have played it rate it pretty high

Something else to consider, Skyrim has excellent mod support (for a new game). You can use the integrated steam workshop or mods from Skyrim Nexus etc. $30 doesn't just buy you Skyrim (which in itself is a good game), but it also buys you a butt-load of mods and potential which directly translates to more re-playability and value for money. Just have a look at something like MERP (Middle-Earth total conversion that's shaping up well). The fact that it's even possible is incredible. Same goes for the previous games in that engine (Oblivion, Fallout 3 + NV). Some of the mods give them infinitely more replay value. Despite these games usually having problems, many of them get fixed with mods, which simply doesn't happen with other games. If you have a beefy machine, I'd start with more of the visuals-centric mods and bug-fix mods (Skyrim Unofficial Patch, crafting/smithing fixes etc) for a more vanilla experience. Then have a go at the more gameplay changing stuff afterwards.

By: matthewdev

matthewdev — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:56:23 +0000

zombywolf: don’t listen to this guy, it is – at the very LEAST worth you money to give it a go. a lot less could be said of other games.

Exactly I figure for only $30 it's not the end of the world if I don't get right into it :) And the vast majority of people I know who have played it rate it pretty high

By: zombywolf

zombywolf — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:37:55 +0000

neodewolf: Don’t bother… it’s pretty poor

don't listen to this guy, it is - at the very LEAST worth you money to give it a go. a lot less could be said of other games. That said... I think Bethesda should actually be applauded for their conduct in this manner. They drew up a shitload of press-a-bulloo in saying they didn't know when it was coming for PC; but didnt leave it too long without releasing it. Perfect amount of cheeky-shittery. Well played Bethesda :D

By: neodewolf

neodewolf — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:50:54 +0000

matthewdev: Just bought Skyrim :) Getting ready to say goodbye to many hours of my time…

Don't bother... it's pretty poor

By: matthewdev

matthewdev — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:11:27 +0000

Just bought Skyrim :) Getting ready to say goodbye to many hours of my time…

By: xwaste

xwaste — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:26:26 +0000

Last year Aussies could get the quake con pack at the same price as the US (its the only reason I have most Bethesda titles in my steam library) This yeah they jacked that up too, The US get the Quake con pack for $99

By: Tim Colwill

Tim Colwill — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:12:45 +0000

Good point Pal, I’ll edit that.

By: xwaste

xwaste — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:12:35 +0000

They can’t even use the normal excuse that its our retailers pressuring for price parity, as this is DLC. Its Bethesda purely embracing region pricing for their own profit and nothing to do with local distributers.

By: palzer0

palzer0 — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:03:56 +0000

Dawnguard isn’t discounted. Also, it’s price jacked $5 for Aussies for no apparent reason.

By: tydus

tydus — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:54:16 +0000

My steam says that dawnguard is coming out today and is going to be 25 bucks, seems a little sudden but good news i guess