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Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by coldpie » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 1:36 PM UTC

lylejantzi3rd wrote: post #16

coldpie wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> wait for the inevitable Steam launch I pick that one.

Or you could buy it directly off the world of goo website, DRM free.

The Steam release will also be DRM free, and then it's in my Steam library forever and I don't need to keep track of how to download it in the future.

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by darek » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 1:40 PM UTC

janice1999 wrote: post #8

Anyone know what engine this is made in? The original used Open Dynamics Engine for physics simulation. [1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Dynamics_Engine

There was this tech [1] making rounds on HN a while back. Made a big impression on me and it's by the company that co-created the World of Goo 2. I wonder if it was used to make the game.

[1] https://tomorrowcorporation.com/posts/how-we-make-games-at-t...

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by arp242 » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 1:45 PM UTC

beart wrote: post #15

arp242 wrote: post #13

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There's also tons of stuff only on Steam, so...

What games have exclusive contracts with Valve, other than those published by Valve?

I don't know off-hand; I just know that, whatever the reason, tons of stuff is available only on Steam.

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by mcphage » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 1:59 PM UTC

cube2222 wrote: post #6

Ah, that will be fun to get back to! Only pity is it's not available for mobile - the first game was perfect on an iPad with touch as the input method.

It is out for Switch at least, so you can play on the go that way. And given how their games go, I assume it'll be out for iPad eventually.

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by 0_gravitas » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 2:22 PM UTC

miohtama wrote: post #7

mindcrash wrote: post #4

If anyone might be interested: Yes, concerning stores World of Goo 2 will be Epic exclusive for a while most likely because Epic was a major investor while developing the game. On the other hand 2DBoy gets 100% of all Epic Store profit during a limited period. If you are not happy about that you can get it DRM free from the website or wait for the inevitable Steam launch. Hope this helps :)

Happy that they went with Epic. Steam needs more legit competition.

Perhaps Epic should focus more on actually making their platform not hot-garbage (aka actually making a better competing product) instead of holding games hostage and forcing users into their beyond subpar platform, they've had plenty of time and people still go to the steam forums for an epic exclusive to ask questions and make guides about the game. Steam is simply the better product and the only way Epic can stay alive is by employing anti-competitive business practices.

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by rvschuilenburg » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 2:24 PM UTC

coldpie wrote: post #21

lylejantzi3rd wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Or you could buy it directly off the world of goo website, DRM free.

The Steam release will also be DRM free, and then it's in my Steam library forever and I don't need to keep track of how to download it in the future.

Isn't Steam itself also DRM?

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by pxx » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 2:25 PM UTC

coldpie wrote: post #21

lylejantzi3rd wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Or you could buy it directly off the world of goo website, DRM free.

The Steam release will also be DRM free, and then it's in my Steam library forever and I don't need to keep track of how to download it in the future.

the vast majority of games distributed via steam use (at least) steam DRM? there's an auto-cracker but that's not "DRM-free"?

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by coldpie » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 2:33 PM UTC

pxx wrote: post #27

coldpie wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The Steam release will also be DRM free, and then it's in my Steam library forever and I don't need to keep track of how to download it in the future.

the vast majority of games distributed via steam use (at least) steam DRM? there's an auto-cracker but that's not "DRM-free"?

They can do, but that's up to devs. I have no idea why the World of Goo 2 devs would use that if they are also shipping a DRM free version themselves.

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by coldpie » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 2:34 PM UTC

rvschuilenburg wrote: post #26

coldpie wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The Steam release will also be DRM free, and then it's in my Steam library forever and I don't need to keep track of how to download it in the future.

Isn't Steam itself also DRM?

No. Game devs can & frequently do distribute just plain binaries through Steam.

Re: World of Goo 2: now available

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Post by cybwraith » Wed, Aug 07, 2024, 2:54 PM UTC

0_gravitas wrote: post #25

miohtama wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Happy that they went with Epic. Steam needs more legit competition.

Perhaps Epic should focus more on actually making their platform not hot-garbage (aka actually making a better competing product) instead of holding games hostage and forcing users into their beyond subpar platform, they've had plenty of time and people still go to the steam forums for an epic exclusive to ask questions and make guides about the game. Steam is simply the better product and the only way Epic can stay…

Exactly. In theory, I have no problems with a Steam competitor, but the extras Steam gives, plus its support for linux is just unmatched. Input binding, support for non-standard controllers (huge for accessibility), Proton, streaming, remote play, etc. The list goes on and on. Epic... is just a glorified downloader and friend list basically where you are stuck on windows.