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    The Humble Voxatron Debut

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by c4sc4, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. c4sc4

    c4sc4 Notebook Consultant

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    So the Humble Bundle just released a new bundle, okay so it isn't a bundle and they don't call it a bundle, it is one game, Voxatron. Apparently Voxatron is a voxel based platform shooter and it is in alpha right now. There is a video with some gameplay footage on the Humble Bundle site.

    EDIT: The Binding of Issac and Blocks that Matter were added to this bundle. You also now get a steam key for those 2 games. You get these games by paying more than the current average.
     
    c4sc4, Oct 31, 2011
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    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    Rumor has it that The Binding of Isaac will be added to this bundle.
     
    rschauby, Oct 31, 2011
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  3. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    "Might" get this.
    But thanks for sharing.
     
    DEagleson, Oct 31, 2011
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  4. assaultsuit

    assaultsuit Notebook Evangelist

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    I like how it looks (love retro gaming).

    Edit: tried it. Its so simple... and addictive!
     
    assaultsuit, Oct 31, 2011
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    Tree_Burner Notebook Deity

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    I always buy the bundles even if I don't necessarily like the games. I feel like it's good to support charities and indie developers.
     
    Tree_Burner, Nov 1, 2011
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    kakureru Notebook Geek

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    nice game for my HB collection :p
    worth the "money."
     
    kakureru, Nov 1, 2011
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  8. c4sc4

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    Looks like the rumor was true. The Binding of Issac was added as well as Blocks That Matter. You also now get a steam key for both of those games.
     
    c4sc4, Nov 1, 2011
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  9. assaultsuit

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    gifted to my wife... she wanted blocks that matters from about 2 weeks xD
     
    assaultsuit, Nov 1, 2011
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    Voxatron runs pretty slow on my machine. even with hard shadows and no AA.
     
    Tree_Burner, Nov 1, 2011
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    After seeing the Binding of Isaac on the debut, you have me wondering, where did you hear these rumors?
     
    RayDawg, Nov 1, 2011
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    How large is the download (for all 3 games)? I have to download it over my limited data connection, so I've got to be sure its not too big.
     
    SKWeathers, Nov 1, 2011
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    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Nice to see them adding some more games to the bundle. :D
     
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    According to my humble bundle download page, Voxatron is 1MB installer, The Binding of Issac is 39.7MB, and Blocks That Matter is 94.9MB.

    The Binding of Issac and Blocks that Matter seem to be bigger on Steam, for some reason.
     
    c4sc4, Nov 1, 2011
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    OK, Thanks.
     
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    Just got it :D
     
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  18. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    Looks like they use something called Appspot to redirect their payment links, and it's blocked in China - doesn't even try to load, just zips directly into a "could not connect" error page. Bummer - I wasn't interested in the Frozen Synapse bundle, but this one had my attention, and I typically pay more for Humble Bundles than I would be willing to pay for the games otherwise because I appreciate the charity side and the choose-your-own-price payment system.
     
    Fat Dragon, Nov 2, 2011
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    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    There are sites that examine Steam registries. Here is what they found.

    [​IMG]
     
    rschauby, Nov 2, 2011
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    Woah, that's pretty cool. Have there been any mentions about Bastion being in one of the indie royale bundles?
     
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  21. c4sc4

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    Well since the indie royale bundles seem to give out individual steam keys for the games instead of one mega key, I doubt you'd be able to tell in the same way.
     
    c4sc4, Nov 2, 2011
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