Valve: Yeah, We're Developing Hardware Now - Page 2

J Arcane · 04-13-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MosBen

Assuming these sensors would be wireless, I'm interested in how a game would change if I attached the sensors to my cats.

The AI director starts spitting out catnip and balls of yarn instead of tanks and jockeys.

Purple Santa · 04-13-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman's Dead

Or just not wearing the damn thing because it creeps me out

You weren't suppose to figure out the conspiracy. You will be erased now. It was nice knowing you Supes.

digitalErich · 04-13-2012, 12:35 PM

The plot thickens... (maybe related, maybe not)

Tim Cook spotted at Valve Headquarters

MosBen · 04-13-2012, 02:02 PM

It seems more likely that Apple is finally interested in making non-casual gaming more viable on their products. I can't think of a reason Valve would need hardware people for that. It seems unlikely that Apple is looking to partner with Valve on a console, but stranger things have happened. That'd be a pretty big deal if it did happen, though.

Hawkzombie · 04-13-2012, 02:09 PM

And we are one step closer to harnessing the power of the game.

Now we're all sons of Barkclays.

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Originally Posted by Reverant

The early version will feature a "bug" where blinking while connected to the Steam Store purchases whatever you're looking at. After an initial surge of protest, gamers will eventually acquiesce and wonder why they ever disliked Blink Buy! in the first place.

Edit: The Summer/Winter sales will feature "In the Blink of a Buy!" deals, where awesome deals flash on the screen for less than a second and those gamers with quick lids will score great bargains on their favorite titles.

I love you.

digitalErich · 04-13-2012, 02:09 PM

I have no idea of the two are related, I just thought the timing was interesting.

muddi900 · 04-13-2012, 02:14 PM

There have been rumours of Apple looking for a controller-type interface for their devices.

digitalErich · 04-13-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by muddi900

There have been rumours of Apple looking for a controller-type interface for their devices.

If we want to get all crystal ball, Apple TV has always been the red headed step child of Apple, a pet project. Jobs even said as much. I'm waiting for the day when they really start to put some effort behind it.

If and when this day comes, I think (especially now, post-Jobs) that gaming will be a big part of it. I predict that when Apple does decide to go big with Apple TV, they will be looking to compete with consoles for all but the most hardcore of gamers. Pairing with Valve would be a very smart move to jump start this vertical.

Now that I've typed the word 'vertical' I think I'm going to go throw up a bit.

MagGnome · 04-13-2012, 02:59 PM

The thought of Apple and Valve getting all snuggly makes me feel queasy.

TheKeck · 04-13-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

The thought of Apple and Valve getting all snuggly makes me feel queasy.

You know, me too.

Can one simultaneously be a fanboy and an anti-fanboy of the same thing?

Widgetcraft · 04-13-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by muddi900

There have been rumours of Apple looking for a controller-type interface for their devices.

Aren't there already a bunch of controllers that connect to it wirelessly? There is even an arcade cabinet for the iPad.

Cit Phil Cit · 04-13-2012, 03:39 PM

Biometric? Hmm. I was thinking of maybe some kind of hotbox between your computer and your tv? Stream a game from your PC hardware to your big screen?

You'd need dedicate games for a biometric controller?

RandoM51 · 04-13-2012, 04:00 PM

Apple going to Valve for hardware makes about as much sense as Valve going to Apple for software.

Widgetcraft · 04-13-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cit Phil Cit

Biometric? Hmm. I was thinking of maybe some kind of hotbox between your computer and your tv? Stream a game from your PC hardware to your big screen?

What you're looking for is an HDMI cable.

tacitus · 04-13-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKeck

Can one simultaneously be a fanboy and an anti-fanboy of the same thing?

If we could just harness the energy ... hmm ... how about another physics analogy ... you can be until taken out of the box and then your waveform must collapse into either a fanboy or an anti-fanboy.

Libuke · 04-13-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKeck

You know, me too.

Can one simultaneously be a fanboy and an anti-fanboy of the same thing?

ActiBlizzard?

digitalErich · 04-13-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Heretic Machine

Aren't there already a bunch of controllers that connect to it wirelessly? There is even an arcade cabinet for the iPad.

There are, but there isn't a standard. Until there is, you won't get adoption on any meaningful scale.

Spigot · 04-13-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

I actually vomit a little every time I come across that word.

There there... Let Spigot console you in this trying time.

muddi900 · 04-14-2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by digitalErich

If we want to get all crystal ball, Apple TV has always been the red headed step child of Apple, a pet project.

That is a bullshit business-speak for we don't know why this doesn't sell!

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Originally Posted by Heretic Machine

Aren't there already a bunch of controllers that connect to it wirelessly? There is even an arcade cabinet for the iPad.

I believe they are looking for something more integrated.

TheKeck · 04-14-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Libuke

ActiBlizzard?

Hmmm that's decent. However, I have neither the love for Blizzard nor the hate for Activision that I do for Valve and Apple. Not even close.

04-13-2012, 12:35 PM	#23
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Cit Phil Cit Clockwork Horror Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 997	Biometric? Hmm. I was thinking of maybe some kind of hotbox between your computer and your tv? Stream a game from your PC hardware to your big screen? You'd need dedicate games for a biometric controller? __________________ Steam ID: Citizen Philip

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04-13-2012, 02:02 PM	#24
MosBen Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,333	It seems more likely that Apple is finally interested in making non-casual gaming more viable on their products. I can't think of a reason Valve would need hardware people for that. It seems unlikely that Apple is looking to partner with Valve on a console, but stranger things have happened. That'd be a pretty big deal if it did happen, though.