Movie Rentals, Lionsgate

[Korusho]

3.99 - 5.99 for a 48 hour rental that starts ... when? And only 30 days? We could go buy DVD's or blurays for this much of these old titles in bargain bins. This is a bit pricey for just a rental.

Discussion: What is your opinion on Steam expanding into movies, shows and similar media as has been the pattern? Is this good for Steam? Does it not have a place? Do you feel like spending 6 bucks for a 48 hour rental that you can easily get permanently for probably two dollars?

Remember we are talking about specifically the movies. Lets stay on topic and keep ourselves in check. No need to get fiesty when talking about product in a digital platform. No one insulted how your Lalafell looks or that you can't aim for the life of you.

[Strahl]

As if the Steam catalog wasn't cluttered with half-assed garbage as it is, now I have to sift through movie rentals too? Whoever thought marketing Twilight to gamers on the front page is really out of touch. We're on steam to play games, not stream movies.

[shoopy]

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Ursprungligen skrivet av gallifrey:

No disrespect (okay, some disrespect) but aren't most of the movies the stuff you'd only watch if you were trapped somewhere remote and had no other entertainment ? And even then...

S.x.

Some yes, others were very popular and may still be. Kill Bill, for example, is still liked by a lot of people. Just depends on your taste.

Ursprungligen skrivet av ardiel:

Valve/Steam has no soul anymore.

It's become just another company which wants to sell anything it can. It used to be more than that. It used to mean something.

I think Valve has finally completely lost its identity.

No, it's identity has just evolved and moved beyond it's initial intent. Valve/Steam is still the same, but offer more of what people may want. If previous movies hadn't been selling well, then more woudln't have been added. It is the users who decide if a feature is worth using or not.

You don't understand.

This is like a once respectable pizza place that starts selling used cars. It changes the soul and vision of the place.

Also the fact that users can effect something like this also means a loss of soul and vision. They're losing focus by taking in more than the core audience that built them.

Speciallist shops exist for a reason because they directly target specific demographics. Having a too wide a scope is not wrong per se but it is like saying that they don't care what they do anymore as long as somebody wants it and will pay money.

i.e. they'll do just any old thing rather than focusing on the things that made Valve and Steam special. No heart. No soul.

[Bob]

It's horrible. I don't want to be part of this consumer hell.

[deathshadow]

i dont care for any movies being added, this is supposed to be a game service and thats what they should be focused on

[Bob]

I don't like it.

[GLO BOY GOAT]

i think its cool but im not likeing the price for a rental

[cinedine]

Ursprungligen skrivet av ardiel:

Valve/Steam has no soul anymore.

It's become just another company which wants to sell anything it can. It used to be more than that. It used to mean something.

I think Valve has finally completely lost its identity.

Many people want Steam to be their one-stop solution for all their entertainment needs. Games, movies, music, series, ... probably even podcasts or books. It would be kind of dumb for them to not try and tap into those markets if they are present.
Personally, I'd like them to keep it to games. Jack of All Trades - Master of None kinda thing.

[deathshadow]

its the start of a downward spiral,they should quit with all the movies

[Unexpected]

Ursprungligen skrivet av deathshadow:

its the start of a downward spiral,they should quit with all the movies

steam was created as a game service, not a theater, i think they should focus on the games, leave the movies to real theaters

[Sir Dookface McFerretballs]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Gas mask TV thief:

There was recently an update i saw where now, movies like SAW are available, are we eventually going to buy overpriced tickets and popcorn?

Yup, the popcorn and drinks will be released as DLC. If you get the season pass you get unlimited refills for an extra $50.

[ErickaUnlimited]

It appears we can now rent movies. Nothing sounds more fun than watching a movie on my computer chair. Sorry husband, you'll have to sit on the floor for this one.

[Unexpected]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Sir Dookface McFerretballs:

Ursprungligen skrivet av Gas mask TV thief:

There was recently an update i saw where now, movies like SAW are available, are we eventually going to buy overpriced tickets and popcorn?

Yup, the popcorn and drinks will be released as DLC. If you get the season pass you get unlimited refills for an extra $50.

seems like the season pass is more expensive than the tickets to watch the movie

[Unexpected]

i would rather buy bad rats than rent twilight

[shoopy]

Ursprungligen skrivet av cinedine:

Ursprungligen skrivet av ardiel:

Valve/Steam has no soul anymore.

It's become just another company which wants to sell anything it can. It used to be more than that. It used to mean something.

I think Valve has finally completely lost its identity.

Many people want Steam to be their one-stop solution for all their entertainment needs. Games, movies, music, series, ... probably even podcasts or books. It would be kind of dumb for them to not try and tap into those markets if they are present.
Personally, I'd like them to keep it to games. Jack of All Trades - Master of None kinda thing.

Exactly this.

They'll basically become a smaller version of Amazon.

[Lenky Lad]

Most movies recently being added were brought on by Lionsgate, I've heard rumors it was because they were dong the Borderlands movie. But that was just a rumor I just find it straight out weird there's all these movies on here now.