Will you buy this?
Serious Hints!
8 Games. 8 Win, 3 Mac, 2 Linux, 1 Android
4 Games are on Greenlight
All games are new to bundle
a RPG/Strategy hybrid that usually sells for $15 on itch.io (greenlight), a adventure game based around a conspiracy (greenlight), a retro-themed platformer (greenlight), a O.S. based adventure (greenlight), a game based around a popular japanese prize machine, a hex-based speed memory game, a dark-themed point and click and a space shooter based off a popular Midway Arcade classic (banner game)
No Digital Homicide Games
EDIT:
Just a note, the age-restriction gate seems to have been placed by one of the devs for horror/dark content
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Ponxha worked out two other titles.
https://battlesofnorghan.itch.io/battles-of-norghan
https://timborquez.itch.io/clawmegaultra
and the link for Defenstar too
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=751296567 - Found by Ponxha again
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=737552756 - Battles of Norghan greenlight
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"Bundle purchase includes adult content!"
Probably a VN in there? Considering that eviscerating somebody in front of the camera in slo-mo is not considered adult content in Murica, but half a boob is. :)
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I can say its not because of booby content but it is there for a VERY good reason.
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Huh. I wonder what Steam flags as adult content then. Although I wouldn't be surprised if simple violence or some horror elements would be on the list now.
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I'm confused - are these all Steam games (4 GL and 4 in store), or are 4 of them non-Steam?
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the hints sound very interesting but the "all non-steam" killed it for me.
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(has nightmares about penny pushers at the seaside arcades)
:s aagh
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Rachel you might want to note that the other 4 games are not on steam, as Jamesbuc mentioned a few comments above this.
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Big ups for you dropping some real hints for once, Jamesbuc!
That's very rarely anyone on Groupees takes the time for that anymore, sadly.
What prooobably not makes me get this bundle is the focus on itch.io as I don't use alot and recently heard they had more or less in stealth removed games from peoples accounts, that im not a huge supporter off.
I can see you thrown in 4 GL games in the mix as a bait for us Steam addicts, are any of them Greenlit or just out on Greenlight?
Also for the non GL games, if they once would reach there.. Are we provided keys?
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All four games are on greenlight right now, one even went on just in the last week. If they are greenlit and hit steam, they should be providing steam keys (in addition, the other games are under the same contract should they ever make it onto steam - two games from my first Gems bundle have gone through greenlight afterwards so it isnt impossible).
While we do have itch.io keys, theres also DRM-Free builds on Groupees itself. As far as the hints go, I just like doing them, it makes things more fun.
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Appreciate such proper answer, thanks :)
I still have some hours left to decide if i'll bite after all!
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I have yet to buy one of James's curated bundles (this will most likely be my first), so I do have some question someone might answer.
I do buy all the greenlight bundles, and this looks like it starting to head that direction. I am wondering if the games that are not mentioned as greenlight are strictly DRM-free games. Are they working on getting on greenlight or not.
I do like buying greenlight bundles and I don't mind if it doesn't make it on steam at all. But I am not a fan of the itch website currently (maybe later when they finish there ui).
Thanks for any answers.
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sometimes greenlight games are offered DRM free. You will know by visiting the bundle page and clicking the game. if it comes with an itch.io link, these are offered as DRM free downloads
Here is a Q+A I have prepared for Greenlight games/bundles
Q+A Section
Q: What is Steam "Greenlight"?
Steam Greenlight is a system that enlists the community's help in picking some of the new games to be released on Steam. Developers post information, screenshots, and video for their game and seek a critical mass of community support in order to get selected for distribution. Steam Greenlight also helps developers get feedback from potential customers and start creating an active community around their game during the development process.
Remember to VOTE "yes" for the games you would like to hopefully get Steam keys for in the future.
Q: So .. When do I get the Steam keys though?
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A: You will get Steam keys when 1) The game gets enough Yes votes to become GreenLIT, 2) The dev of the game releases the keys, and 3) DIG distributes the keys to you
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Hi - Games that are not mentioned are strictly DRM-Free and I cant really say if they are working on being on greenlight. It should be worth noting two things. One - buying even just the four greenlight titles when the bundle launches will be a little more than the preorder. Two - non-greenlight games, if they later go onto greenlight/steam, are still required to provide steam keys.
Oh and three, if you are not a fan of itch.io, theres DRM-Free files on Groupees itself.
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Thank you, I did not know when you spoke to the developer if they mentioned to you since you where putting them in your bundle.
I already planned on purchasing this on due to the four greenlight games.
I did not know that they would have to supply keys for just being is this bundle as I thought it was just itch.io, unless specified. That is just another reason to buy, as I like getting games in the future.
Thank you for the clarifaction.
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Gonna pass. Nothing here excites me enough to bother and if anything, I'll trade for them when they launch (if ever) on Steam.
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Aw. Can I ask what sort of games you generally go to when buying bundles? (trying to get some idea of what people are looking for)
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Not too picky, it is merely the fact that these do not catch my fancy. Here are a few in Itch.io that caught my attention while I was trying to figure out that $15 hint :P
- Lieve Oma (Greenlit)
- Strawberry Cubes
- Modular: The Ultimate Antivirus
- Pan-Dimensional Conga Combat (Greenlit)
- Four Last Things
- Among Thorns
- FoxFolk
- Epikos
- NE_01
Some that are free but worth a shout out anyways :P
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Preordered, I like having notifications on groupees that steam keys are now available... makes me think I got it for free even though I purchased it months earlier.
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All Digital Homicide games give me trading cards that usually sell quite well and they have accessible steam keys on the itch .io site ,unlike a lot of other itch devs.
You can't knock 'em in that regard.
Thanks for posting Rachel !
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insta buy ! I like the fun to NOT knowing what I get :) all those spoilers xD
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adventure game based around a conspiracy (greenlight)
Curious about this one, wish I knew which game it it. Probably going to skip this bundle though, none of the revelaed games look appealing to me.
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Maybe there will be a group buy and you can snag that adventure there.
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If its an itch.io key, I can give it to you... except for trade, I have very little use for those.
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Thanks, but I probably wouldn't play it on Itch.io. I rarely play games outside of Steam nowadays haha :)
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Looks like Archimedes might be a game according to the guess on the chat on groupees. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=751296567
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cyanicGroupees HQ06:37
Looks like we hit the first bonus.
cyanicGroupees HQ06:38
A bit of info on the bonus: it has been bundled once, and is on Steam, and comes with an itch.io key but not a Steam key (dev insists on having to retrieve the Steam key from itch.io).
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Jamesbuc's Gaming Gems #4 Bundle
$1.50 preorder$1 min for 2 games and $3 for all 10 games [All non-steam (5 on greenlight)]``
Preorder ends August 31 at 8am PDTSTEAM GREENLIGHT
DRM FREE (itch.io)
ClawMegaUltra
Defenstar - only offered DRM free (itch link not provided)
Archimedes
Battles of Norghan
Hexderity
The Epsilon Outcome
The Planet of the Vicious Creatures
Sally Face, Episode One: Strange Neighbors
The Crow (Bonus Game)
Rooftop Cop (Bonus Game)
BONUSES
Hints: ❓
Background: Defenstar
8 Games. 8 Win, 3 Mac, 2 Linux, 1 Android
4 Games are on Greenlight
All games are new to bundle
a RPG/Strategy hybrid that usually sells for $15 on itch.io (greenlight), a adventure game based around a conspiracy (greenlight), a retro-themed platformer (greenlight), a O.S. based adventure (greenlight), a game based around a popular japanese prize machine, a hex-based speed memory game, a dark-themed point and click and a space shooter based off a popular Midway Arcade classic (banner game)
No Digital Homicide Games
"Bundle purchase includes adult content!"
cyanicGroupees HQ06:37
Looks like we hit the first bonus.
cyanicGroupees HQ06:38
A bit of info on the bonus: it has been bundled once, and is on Steam, and comes with an itch.io key but not a Steam key (dev insists on having to retrieve the Steam key from itch.io).
Q+A Section
Q: What is Steam "Greenlight"?
A: This is Steam Greenlight
Remember to VOTE "yes" for the games you would like to hopefully get Steam keys for in the future.
Q: So .. When do I get the Steam keys though?
A: You will get Steam keys when 1) The game gets enough Yes votes to become GreenLIT, 2) The dev of the game releases the keys, and 3) DIG distributes the keys to you
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