My people! I would love to give you something to show my utter appreciation for all that you do for me by just reading my blog, or clicking the “Like” button on a post, or even commenting. I love you all, and that is no lie. So! I figured I have at least one Steam game I can giveaway, perhaps more by the end of this Steam sale, but to make this so super legit it’s like I’m actually getting paid to do this or something (ha, wouldn’t that be great . . .) I’d love to use this chance to get some feedback! Here’s what I would love to see, if you want a free Steam game:
1. Like the Little Sister Gaming page on Facebook (here’s a workaround – just add it, then immediately click the drop-down arrow on a post in your Newsfeed from LSG and click “Hide…” THEN YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE TO SEE IT, but the Like still helps me! How does it help me? Once a Facebook page has 30 Likes, Facebook starts giving you analytic information about that page. Kind of silly for a blog as small as mine, but hey – it’d be nice).
2. Comment on this post about what kind of video game video content you like to watch. Do you love browsing Let’s Plays, or something more specific? Do you only watch machinima, or do you prefer vlogs about video game issues? Do you only watch video game video content if someone is livestreaming a game you really like?
3. IN THE SAME COMMENT AS ABOVE, say what Steam game you’d love to buy but can’t because you’ve sworn to not spend any money during the Summer Sale. I have a copy of Mass Effect 1 to give away. Old, so probably not a great incentive; if your wishlist game in your comment goes on sale for cheap sometime this week, I may or may not pick YOUR wishlist game to buy and let you choose which of the two Steam games you’d like (if your name gets picked). ALSO, if everyone really wants Half-Life 2 or something and it goes on a daily or flash sale, I’ll DEFINITELY buy it, so there is some extra incentive.
I’ll give this a week! On 7/21/2013, I’ll assign every comment a number in a spreadsheet, use a random number generator to pick a winner, post about it by 7/22 at the latest, and gift that person his or her Steam game.
Simple enough? Let’s get crack-a-lackin’! I want to spread some Steam love! A big, fat, serious, thank you to all of your!
Mikael Fehlberg
Well, as far as video game content I watch, it’s usually super specific informational YouTube tutorials of whatever game I play (Minecraft/dwarf fortress) I will on occasion watch live streams of pro league of legends or Starcraft.
Rarely I will watch walk throughs of games I just picked up.
Wish list games? Hmmm I am slow to play games so I’m always behind, bastion looked interesting, and someday I will play portal 2.
Laurie
Good to know, thanks for the feedback, Mik! The comments are looking thin so your chance to get a game is looking really good, haha.
Laurie
Mik! You won! WOOOT! As a token of my appreciation for your comment, and because heads came up instead of tails, you get a copy of Bastion! Reply/email me with your email address or your Steam username and I’ll send it over to you.
Robyn Miller
I primarily enjoy watching Lets Plays. My favorites are ones that use the mechanics of the game in new and surprising ways. The LPs on Minecraft which create in-game games are a good example of this. Reviews are always of interest to me, too.
By the way, I’m responding because I wanted to support you; don’t worry about giving me a game if my number comes up.
Laurie
I really appreciate the support! Thanks for the info about video watching too; I have an idea for a new series I’d like to do that . . . is kind of a more specific Let’s Play, so hopefully it suits your tastes!
Robyn Miller
Oh? I look forward to it, and I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for it. Will you be linking to it here?
Laurie
Yep, definitely!
twohp2few
Facebook so good I liked it twice. Totally forgot about the analytic stuff at 30 likes. Might have to do a push of my own. Like you said, we are small but it’s another thing to figure out and help you get more awesome stuff out there.
Laurie
Thank you so much! I saw your plug for me on your own FB page. Rest assured the assistance will be reciprocated if/when you do your own race to 30 likes 😉
Ashton
I was pretty disappointed when I saw that I had missed your livestream last week. I totally would have tuned in for you. Generally speaking, most of the video game content that I watch are trailers. Boring, I know. I generally eschew video reviews in favor of traditional written ones and while I spent some time listening to Kikoskia (http://www.youtube.com/user/Kikoskia) play through Lands of Lore while I was at work, I find that my interest in Let’s Play videos tends to wane as my interest in actually playing the game grows. If I’m going to sacrifice real gaming time in order to watch other people gaming or talking about gaming, then I want the content to be critical and insightful like Anita Sarkeesian’s tropes series.
As for the Steam giveaway, I would have commented on this story regardless of the incentive. You just keep on producing great stuff, Laurie. If you can send out enough of a heads up, I’ll be sure to tune in for the next livestream.
Laurie
Thanks for the feedback, Ashton! I have an idea for a video series that is a critical/humorous commentary, so hopefully that fills a niche you like watching.
A4man
Think I just hit your 30 likes then!
I’m trying my best to avoid the steam sale, but only due to having no money! 😦
I like to watch Classic Game Room as they do reviews on old games. Its refreshing.
Game wise, The new Tomb Raider! It looks incredible!
Laurie
Thanks for the video content feedback – I appreciate it!
Good on you for avoiding the Steam Sale. Logic told me to do the same, and yet, here I am . . . a stack of $5 games later . . . shame on me.