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Gabe Newell Says Steam Sales Are the Secret Behind Steam’s Success
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I don't know if I've ever bought anything on Steam that wasn't during a steam sale. Well one thing, my single pre-order in Steam history. Which I regret so so much.
Ooh. What game was it?
Was it fallout 4? Borderlands 3? Cyberpunk?
You just named 3 of my favorite games
I think cyberpunk was rushed to release by producers facing pressure from Wall Street. A sour deal for preorderers, but it’s a good game nowadays.
I 100% agree with you but i also think that is was a really good game even on launch (assuming you weren't on ps4)
I've bought plenty of games on Steam that weren't on sale. Thing is, Steam has a shit ton of titles for $20 or less that aren't just shovelware. The last several consoles and handhelds I've had, that's really only been the case for rereleases of retro titles.
My only pre-order was C&C Remastered, in the hopes that it would encourage EA to resurrect the franchise, or at least make more remasters. It did not. The remaster is excellent though.