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[Type40]

This has the same problem as the humble monthly, Which is not knowing what the games are in advance. It's not expensive, but I refuse to spend money on a surprise.

They can't even be bothered to list examples on their website, which is already problematic.

A few people here are already expecting translations of super niche Japanese RPGs, obviously those will never happen. The best anyone could possibly expect is rom dumps of games by companies that don't really exist, like LJN, Jaleco or Acclaim.

 

[Eila]

This one seems to be a homebrew NES game, but I don't know if what's on steam is a rom being emulated.

 

[Stumpokapow]

This has the same problem as the humble monthly, Which is not knowing what the games are in advance. It's not expensive, but I refuse to spend money on a surprise.

What it has versus Humble Monthly is a guarantee that you don't already own the game, but I'd also add that so far every Humble Monthly bundle has been EV+ if you just want to break it up into pieces and resell all the keys.

They can't even be bothered to list examples on their website, which is already problematic.

The first game is WayForward's Lit, and this is a self-correcting problem as the games begin to come out. I don't think there's anything wrong with waiting until later, but from my perspective $20 on a gamble seemed like the better deal than $60, missing the first couple of games, but being more assured of the value.

 

[Phawx]

I think the only thing I don't want is just straight emulated games.

It needs some pizzaz. I want my games to be PUMPED as much as I'm going to GAME PUMP my library.

 

[LucidMomentum]

What do I have to do to get OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast back on Steam?

 

[MacTag]

Whoever says MSX versions are the same games as NES ones, has obviously never played on MSX.
That system couldn't handle scrolling... like, at all...

Later MSX games got better at scrolling, in part due to better hardware in MSX2/+.

The localization thing is odd though as many MSX games have already been localized into english for European release. Including the game linked in your video (Gofer no Yabou II or Nemesis 3).

 

[Rlan]

Do we know when the first game will drop?

 

[Stumpokapow]

Do we know when the first game will drop?

First friday of the month, so January 6th. The first game is

Spoiler

Wayforward's Lit -- we don't know if it's based on the WiiWare or iOS release.

 

[Fularu]

North & South would be really cool but I think there's a weird rights situation with the game. You might want to check out this loosely inspired(?) game on Steam: The Bluecoats: North vs. South

It's not loosely inspired, it's the original game. The non french versions just had the original comic book characters replaced with generic references.

As such, North Vs South has been available on PC since the 80ies (when the original game was released)

 

[MrFortyFive]

I'm glad I noticed this thread pop up. The concept sounds interesting. It's worth a shot for $20. Order #382.

 

[Wok]

Coincidence?

 

[Rhaknar]

is that an old game?

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Ya it's a coincidence...wouldn't call that a classic, it's a new game

 

[Wok]

Is that expression "getting pumped" commonly used?

 

[Fat4all]

Is that expression "getting pumped" commonly used?

yeah, it's pretty common.

 

[Rhaknar]

Ya it's a coincidence...wouldn't call that a classic, it's a new game

and you would call Lit (the one that people were assuming was the first) a classic?

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Is that expression "getting pumped" commonly used?

In the US I would say it's a fairly common phrase for people to get excited

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

and you would call Lit (the one that people were assuming was the first) a classic?

Maybe classic was the wrong word. But the idea is that this program is about bringing previously unreleased games on PC to PC. Do you classify a new game launching symtaneously on consoles and PC to fall within that category?

I wouldn't call Lit a classic either, but apparently this company considers it one.

 

[Rhaknar]

In the US I would say it's a fairly common phrase for people to get excited

its common but it would also be incredibly coincidental to be used when a service called gamePUMP is coming out at the same time. I think Wok is right on this one...

...ugh that hurt to say

 

[RecRoulette]

How long does the $20 for a year promo last? Really interested in biting on this.

Edit: Linelight is a completely new game right? Seems outside of Gamepump's wheelhouse

 

[Wok]

How long does the $20 for a year promo last? Really interested in biting on this.

Edit: Linelight is a completely new game right? Seems outside of Gamepump's wheelhouse

Yep, got intrigued, but most likely a false positive.

The first game should be Lit.

 

[8bit]

I've spent 20 dollars on worse this year, I'm in.

 

[MUnited83]

its common but it would also be incredibly coincidental to be used when a service called gamePUMP is coming out at the same time. I think Wok is right on this one...

...ugh that hurt to say

seems kinda unlikely and against the very thing they said they would do tho lol

 

[Cabal]

I subscribed because this seems interesting but the fact that it only has at most around $4000.00 in sales, seems a little worrisome.

Maybe when the games start coming out sales will pick up?

Edit: sorry I meant 8000.00, still not super promising but better than I thought above.

 

[added_time]

Order #400 here.

This sounds fun and the price was too cheap to pass up.

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

I subscribed because this seems interesting but the fact that it only has at most around $4000.00 in sales, seems a little worrisome.

Maybe when the games start coming out sales will pick up?

Ya I guess this is what worries me too. I don't have any faith they will make it through the year. Obviously they will get some cash from people buying the games straight up individually, and they will pick up more subs once they release something, but I don't think their sub model is helping them persay

 

[Vastag]

It will be interesting to see if sales go up. I'm not sure if they are going to really make it.

 

[cyba89]

I subscribed because this seems interesting but the fact that it only has at most around $4000.00 in sales, seems a little worrisome.

Maybe when the games start coming out sales will pick up?

Edit: sorry I meant 8000.00, still not super promising but better than I thought above.

GAF is the only place I ever heard about Gamepump.

I never received any purchase confirmation from Gamepump? I just have the Paypal receipt back from November. Is this correct or should I contact for support? In the FAQ I read something about user accounts.

 

[Tizoc]

GAF is the only place I ever heard about Gamepump.

I never received any purchase confirmation from Gamepump? I just have the Paypal receipt back from November. Is this correct or should I contact for support? In the FAQ I read something about user accounts.

I'm in the same boat as you. We at least have our transaction IDs/ref. so we can contact them with it and get the link to the bundle in due time.

 

[Zeyphersan]

GAF is the only place I ever heard about Gamepump.

I never received any purchase confirmation from Gamepump? I just have the Paypal receipt back from November. Is this correct or should I contact for support? In the FAQ I read something about user accounts.

Same question. I paid with PayPal so never got an account

 

[Storm360]

Decided to jump on it. It's only $20 so eh.

#00420 here. I did get an email confirmation too

 

[Sinatar]

Isn't the first game supposed to release today?

 

[BumRush]

Isn't the first game supposed to release today?

I believe it's the first Friday of every month

 

[Caesar III]

Decided to jump on it. It's only $20 so eh.

#00420 here. I did get an email confirmation too

Order Number: #00431

I believe it's the first Friday of every month

It is indeed!

 

[JaseC]

How long does the $20 for a year promo last? Really interested in biting on this.

Probably until the first game hits, which should be this Friday.

 

[FinaruDensetsu]

I dunno why they haven't at least contacted outlets like kotaku and the like to get some publicity.

 

[randomlee26]

#0434

Do wish there was a little more information, but whatevs.

 

[Sinatar]

I believe it's the first Friday of every month

Ah ok, I thought it was first Monday for some reason.

 

[SunDimension24]

Ill give it a shot. Might get some great games. #00432

 

[Newline]

Theme Hospital please.

 

[Teppic]

Theme Hospital please.

That's already a PC game. I mean it was made for PC first.

 

[Sinatar]

Yea Theme Hospital is already on PC, and it's also already available on GOG.

There's even an open source engine port if you're into that.

 

[JCG]

I was never given a number other than Paypal's confirmation. But honestly, I'll be perfectly happy with this if we get two or three great games and a bunch of decent ones.

 

[OfTheOverflow]

Theme Hospital please.

That's already a PC game. I mean it was made for PC first.

Yea Theme Hospital is already on PC, and it's also already available on GOG.

There's even an open source engine port if you're into that.

Hell, I got the game for free on Origin last year and I've never played it. C'mon Newline.

 

[Zero-Crescent]

I placed my order on the 31st via Paypal, and got my confirmation today.

 

[Dusk Golem]

In the same boat I ordered with PayPal in November, but still have no account or confirmation order. Won't worry until the first game hits if nothing happens, but with all the people in the same position I think it will be resolved.

Looking forward to LIT, though hoping for the WiiWare version but setting my expectations to the mobile one.

 

[NoFaceNico]

I dunno why they haven't at least contacted outlets like kotaku and the like to get some publicity.

This part worries me. The guy behind it has credentials but if he can't even get big media outlets to write a story, then how much pull will he have to lock down good releases? I thought his experience with Humble Monthly would be a plus, but then again... it's Humble Monthly. How healthy can that thing be doing?

 

[Stumpokapow]

I thought his experience with Humble Monthly would be a plus, but then again... it's Humble Monthly. How healthy can that thing be doing?

I think it's around 60-75k subscribers * $11.50 give or take = ~8-10 million a year in revenue, of which their cut is surely at least 1-2 million. *shrug* Seems like a pretty healthy business to me.

 

[@MUWANdo]

I dunno why they haven't at least contacted outlets like kotaku and the like to get some publicity.

What makes you so sure they haven't?

There's every possibility that they did contact media outlets but no-one bothered to run a story on them because they haven't really said anything worth reporting--yes, they exist and they intend to bring new games to Steam every month but a lot of people simply don't care about this service and won't care until Gamepump starts being more forthcoming about the games they have in the pipeline and the games they're pursuing more generally.

The only people who are going to give them money upfront without knowing what they're paying for are maniacs who are projecting their specific wants onto a company that may very well deliver something entirely different.

 

[jholmes]

I dunno why they haven't at least contacted outlets like kotaku and the like to get some publicity.

Until there are actual games attached to the service there's not much to report. Industry reporters have enough empty press releases sent to them as it is.