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* Cover image: [[:File:Bioshockcover.jpg]] | * Cover image: [[:File:Bioshockcover.jpg]] | ||
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| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Intros can be [[BioShock#Skip intro videos (Steam)|skipped]] with the <code>-nointro</code> property. |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Toggling [[BioShock#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view]], [[BioShock#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|antisotropic filtering]], and [[BioShock#Mouse acceleration|mouse acceleration]] requires hacks. |
===[[BioShock 2]]=== | ===[[BioShock 2]]=== | ||
* Cover image: [[:File:Bioshock2CoverBox.jpg]] | * Cover image: [[:File:Bioshock2CoverBox.jpg]] | ||
* Key points: | * Key points: | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{ii}} [[SecuROM]] and [[GFWL]] replaced with [[Steamworks]]. |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{++}} Full support for controllers and button remapping. |
| + | {{--}} [[BioShock 2#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view]] can only be edited with a config file, and will not always be honored by the game. | ||
===[[Borderlands]]=== | ===[[Borderlands]]=== | ||
* Cover image: [[:File:Borderlandscover.jpg]] | * Cover image: [[:File:Borderlandscover.jpg]] | ||
* Key points: | * Key points: | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Multiplayer moved to [[Steamworks]] in light of [[GameSpy]] shutting down. |
| − | {{--}} | + | {{ii}} Split-screen multiplayer [[Borderlands#Network|can be made possible with a modification]]. |
| + | {{--}} Widescreen and multi-monitor setups may not work properly, and can be stretched. [[Borderlands#Widescreen resolution|This can be fixed]], however. | ||
===[[Borderlands 2]]=== | ===[[Borderlands 2]]=== | ||
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{{ii}} A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, [[Left 4 Dead#Local split-screen co-op|our guide can be found here]]. | {{ii}} A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, [[Left 4 Dead#Local split-screen co-op|our guide can be found here]]. | ||
{{ii}} Using launch options you can [[Left 4 Dead#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | {{ii}} Using launch options you can [[Left 4 Dead#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
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===[[Left 4 Dead 2]]=== | ===[[Left 4 Dead 2]]=== | ||
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{{ii}} A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, [[Left 4 Dead 2#Local split-screen co-op|our guide can be found here]]. | {{ii}} A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, [[Left 4 Dead 2#Local split-screen co-op|our guide can be found here]]. | ||
{{ii}} Using launch options you can [[Left 4 Dead 2#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]] or [[Left 4 Dead 2#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | {{ii}} Using launch options you can [[Left 4 Dead 2#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]] or [[Left 4 Dead 2#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
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{{--}} Censored in some countries, see [[#Low Violence/Censored Versions|our guide on enabling the censored features]]. | {{--}} Censored in some countries, see [[#Low Violence/Censored Versions|our guide on enabling the censored features]]. | ||
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* Key points: | * Key points: | ||
{{ii}} Using Launch Options you can [[Portal#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]] or [[Portal#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | {{ii}} Using Launch Options you can [[Portal#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]] or [[Portal#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
| − | {{++}} Runs on low-end hardware. | + | {{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware. |
{{++}} A number of menu options including an FOV slider, Vsync, and key remapping. | {{++}} A number of menu options including an FOV slider, Vsync, and key remapping. | ||
{{++}} No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | {{++}} No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
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* Cover image: [[:File:Team Fortress 2 box-art.png]] | * Cover image: [[:File:Team Fortress 2 box-art.png]] | ||
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| − | {{++}} | + | {{ii}} Free-to-play with micro-transactions used only for cosmetic items. |
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Supports the [[Oculus Rift]]. |
| + | {{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware, especially with [{Team Fortress 2#Other information|Chris' FPS Config]]. | ||
===[[Titanfall]]=== | ===[[Titanfall]]=== | ||
Revision as of 21:28, 4 May 2014
- This page will serve as the central hub for coordinating the Featured Articles shown on the front page of the wiki. Preferably, the front page's Featured Article will be refreshed once a week. See Home/Featured article to view or edit the current Featured Article.
Previously featured articles
| Game title | Dates featured | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Batman: Arkham Origins | Currently Featured | |
| Metro: Last Light | August 27 — October 28, 2013 | |
| BioShock Infinite | March 27 — August 27, 2013 | |
| Tomb Raider (2013) | March 6 — March 27, 2013 | |
| Aliens: Colonial Marines | February 27 — March 6, 2013 | |
| Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition | December 11, 2012 — February 27, 2013 | |
| Darksiders II | June 25 — December 11, 2012 |
Queued featured articles
- These articles will be used in the future as Featured Articles. Please discuss on the Forums before adding an article.
BioShock
- Cover image: File:Bioshockcover.jpg
- Key points:
- Intros can be skipped with the
-nointroproperty. - Toggling Field of view, antisotropic filtering, and mouse acceleration requires hacks.
BioShock 2
- Cover image: File:Bioshock2CoverBox.jpg
- Key points:
- SecuROM and GFWL replaced with Steamworks.
- Full support for controllers and button remapping.
- Field of view can only be edited with a config file, and will not always be honored by the game.
Borderlands
- Cover image: File:Borderlandscover.jpg
- Key points:
- Multiplayer moved to Steamworks in light of GameSpy shutting down.
- Split-screen multiplayer can be made possible with a modification.
- Widescreen and multi-monitor setups may not work properly, and can be stretched. This can be fixed, however.
Borderlands 2
- Cover image: File:Borderlands2.jpg
- Key points:
Counter-Strike: Source
- Cover image: File:CSS.jpg
- Key points:
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- Cover image: File:Counter-Strike Global Offensive Logo.jpg
- Key points:
Dishonored
- Cover image: File:Dishonored-cover-pc.jpg
- Key points:
- Generally regarded as a high-quality PC port.
- Includes an FOV slider, to go above 110° see our fix in the article.
- No frame rate or refresh rate cap.
Half-Life 2
- Cover image: File:Half-Life 2 - cover.jpg
- Key points:
- Using launch options you can skip intro videos or enable borderless fullscreen windowed.
- Numerous mods are available for the game, including new levels and completely new game modes.
- Runs well on low-end hardware.
- A number of menu options including an FOV slider, Vsync, and key remapping.
- No frame rate or refresh rate cap.
Left 4 Dead
- Cover image: File:Left4deadboxart.jpg
- Key points:
- A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, our guide can be found here.
- Using launch options you can enable borderless fullscreen windowed.
Left 4 Dead 2
- Cover image: File:Left 4 Dead 2.jpg
- Key points:
- A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, our guide can be found here.
- Using launch options you can skip intro videos or enable borderless fullscreen windowed.
- Censored in some countries, see our guide on enabling the censored features.
Portal
- Cover image: File:Portal Box.jpg
- Key points:
- Using Launch Options you can skip intro videos or enable borderless fullscreen windowed.
- Runs well on low-end hardware.
- A number of menu options including an FOV slider, Vsync, and key remapping.
- No frame rate or refresh rate cap.
Portal 2
- Cover image: File:Portal2boxart.jpg
- Key points:
- Runs well on low-end hardware.
- Includes two-player split-screen co-op and controller support.
- Built-in level editor with Steam Workshop support for downloading custom maps.
Q.U.B.E.: Quick Understanding of Block Extrusion
- Cover image: File:Q.U.B.E. - cover.jpg
- Key points:
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Cover image: File:Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Box.jpg
- Key points:
Team Fortress 2
- Cover image: File:Team Fortress 2 box-art.png
- Key points:
- Free-to-play with micro-transactions used only for cosmetic items.
- Supports the Oculus Rift.
- Runs well on low-end hardware, especially with [{Team Fortress 2#Other information|Chris' FPS Config]].
Titanfall
- Cover image: File:Titanfall - cover.jpg
- Key points:
- Requires Origin.
- Intros can be skipped with the
-novidproperty. - Full controller support.
- Capped at 60 FPS.