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What's the status of Games for Windows Live and Dark Souls on the PC? I was so unhappy with connection problems and then people playing with altered characters that I haven't returned. I have it on the PS3 but bought the PC version to spruce up the looks a bit.

Is it too much to expect purchasers to dual boot from these machines if they are looking for more functionality? Also, I'd bet Linux + Steam has a greater range of games than current consoles. Whether people like it or not, the value of Steam OS (and the hardware) is that it's an additional choice for gamers. Valve is empowering users to DIY, buy, or upgrade hardware as they woud like to in a market that is more accomodating than console alternatives.

Sell me the lowest profile most discreet minimum hardware to stream from my current PC. I imagine and hope there will be enough demand for such a device that people will make it. Like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856164006

Yeah. I even had a solo-queue Ophelia only account that I got to 1850 with an 80% win rate. Not much luck with Chen though. I think I finished with a 66% win rate when I played Glacius. Oh, and over 7 wards placed per game on average, not counting counter-wards. Don't you wish Valve showed you that stuff? I hope I'm not the only one happy to hear the news that S2 is developing a new LOMA!

Supporting like a lord: Anyone else like support?

Why does everyone idle in there? Is that the Idle Thumbs way? I've started to type "queuing" everytime I search now on the off-chance someone is there and wants to join.

I'm biting on Bioshock Infinite for $30... Trading cards are for people that want to collect them. I think you can sell them for aroud $1 each but who knows. There's a nifty chart that shows the price history of each card.

Invite me to the guild, my Lords: http://steamcommunity.com/id/sixart

Don't worry, Rodi! You'll get a bad apple once in a while but Valve has done an excellent job improving their reporting features and the community (the gentle and the unkind) are both responding to it positively. Twig, great points on concession. The pulp of Dota is not the power-fantasy of ravaging a helpless opponent, it is winning by an inch against well-matched opponents. The players that get their jollies on ravaging might as well be playing Counter-Strike with aim assist at that point in the game.

I'm happy Brad stood up for conceed voting because life's too short to go through the motions on a definitively over game. If 5 players are ready to throw the towel in, they should be allowed to do so. I also liked the bad-habits leoric discussion. That's a great hero to start with

it looks like a solid system, but I'm cheap and patient. I've had PS+ since they introduced it so I have a stockpile of Vita games just waiting to be downloaded. I hear the real burn is having to use Sony's proprietary memory card. Regardless, congrats!

"When I'm not making and playing the Dota, I'm listening to Dota Today." - Gabe Newell

They grabbed my interest with their description of the game in the recent episode. I'd love a key or one of the 5 giftable copies. Steam info here: http://steamcommunity.com/id/sixart Are we going to arrange a night for a bunch of us to gather and play?

NP2 is moving along! He's starting to beta-test it with people that have shown interest and the games are stable so far. I think it's going to be much more refined and I hope it brings him some well-earned recognition and success.

I've got 6 Dota 2 passes that I'd love to give away to anyone interested. Reply with your steam profile page or PM me your e-mail and I'll send one on over.

Bookmarked for future listening! I really enjoy "movietapes" and must recommend this mix for you to check out. Let's hope the sequel is as magical as the previous games. Dedicated servers will help a lot!

I didn't play this game until recently and it really blew me away. I fantasized a CD of this game in a jewel case being slapped across dearest Ebert's reconstructed face (or perhaps gently placed on his butter-stained lap) to show what can be done with interactive media. I bought 4 copies on Steam to gift to my friends who play a few mainstream titles but have no idea what other games are out there. I can only hope that they take the time to play it, as I'm sure they will enjoy it as well.

Here's my steam profile: http://steamcommunity.com/id/sixart/ I'm Gold Nova 1, use the scout, like communication. I'm thinking of using the "Idle Lords" clan tag from the Dota group Did I mention this game is on sale for only $7.50 and your soul?

I would love to get some Idle Buds to add me for Dota 2 playing. My steam e-mail is [email protected]. I joined the idle thumbs channel but the people there were all idle

I'm very fond of the game. Sadly, the community has dissolved quite a bit and they never had the playerbase to support well-balanced matchmaking without absurdly long queue times. Their Voice net-code is pretty bad as well. On the other hand, this game has so much personality and is a breath of fresh air. I recommend that anyone try it if they enjoy Lords Management games. There's a learning curve but it really is a unique experience.

up for a Steam or Facebook group or even a standing bro-date

Iron Helmet Games are developing NP 2.0 right now. I'm anxiously excited, and most of all because it will be in HTML 5 and likely run on most mobile devices and tablet PCs. Here's the twitter - https://twitter.com/ironhelmetgames/ and a sneak peak of the UI - You're welcome, and I'm sorry!

Looks like it's coming along nicely! http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/07/06/from-the-shadows-hands-on-with-dishonored/

Count me in! I would love to play and I'm relatively laid back