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Prey tells the story of Tommy, a Cherokee garage mechanic stuck on a reservation going nowhere. His life changes when an otherworldly crisis forces him to awaken spiritual powers from his long-forgotten birthright. Abducted along with his people ...
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10-11-06 Prey Triton problem solved
07-01-06 Prey demo makes it to XboxLive
06-22-06 Prey XBox360 demo pushed back
06-21-06 Prey: the Xbox360 achievements
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Triton service is dead, Prey-buyers screwed?*Update
It appears that the Triton digital distribution service has gone down and won't be revived. People who care about it are probably the ones who bought some products through this service, the most notable title being Prey.
Everyone who bought Prey via Triton and downloaded the game there won't be able now to activate the game and thus play it. Joe Siegler of 3D Realms has said that they're looking for a solution:
One might state that Triton never had the appeal/publicity of Steam but these circumstances definitely don't put the concept of online authentication (even if you only need to do it once) in a good light if you ask us.
Update: Triton's Royal O'Brien has come out with a statement on the 3D Realms-boards in which he assures that everything will be done to solve the problems that are occurring now:
Everyone who bought Prey via Triton and downloaded the game there won't be able now to activate the game and thus play it. Joe Siegler of 3D Realms has said that they're looking for a solution:
After checking into it, we have been informed that the Triton service is shutting down - we should have some information about this situation shortly.
I don't have any further information about how things will all play with with keys, reg codes, Triton, logging in, or anything else at this time.
I'm looking into it - I swear, as soon as I have some more info on all this, I will let you know.
I don't have any further information about how things will all play with with keys, reg codes, Triton, logging in, or anything else at this time.
I'm looking into it - I swear, as soon as I have some more info on all this, I will let you know.
One might state that Triton never had the appeal/publicity of Steam but these circumstances definitely don't put the concept of online authentication (even if you only need to do it once) in a good light if you ask us.
Update: Triton's Royal O'Brien has come out with a statement on the 3D Realms-boards in which he assures that everything will be done to solve the problems that are occurring now:
I know many of you are curious why I have been silent, and that is because of legal reasons, so this is not a statement I am making from the company's perspective. I can't go into details, but I can say that all users that purchased the game from Triton will not be screwed, or left out in the cold. There will be a patch that will remove the dependency from the live system and allow you to backup / copy and play your games. Next step will allow you to run the games direct without any of the triton code.
I am making sure I have permission to get this pach out first so that I dont run into legal issues. When some of the dust settles, I should be able to give a better picture. From my perspective on digital distribution, this is essential that the patch be released so that no one is left out in the cold and it doesnt get a mark against it.
I'm working with the guys at 3DR and HH for Prey. If you just purchased it and you didnt get a CD key, or have comments / flames (or not), drop me a line at [ thebox a.t. obwando.com ] and I will do my best to get things resolved as I move forward on my next project. That is my personal email box, and not a company address.
I told the community that I would support and resolve any of these things if it happened, and I intend to keep my word personally.
--Royal
Well, he hopefully has a large inbox. :)I am making sure I have permission to get this pach out first so that I dont run into legal issues. When some of the dust settles, I should be able to give a better picture. From my perspective on digital distribution, this is essential that the patch be released so that no one is left out in the cold and it doesnt get a mark against it.
I'm working with the guys at 3DR and HH for Prey. If you just purchased it and you didnt get a CD key, or have comments / flames (or not), drop me a line at [ thebox a.t. obwando.com ] and I will do my best to get things resolved as I move forward on my next project. That is my personal email box, and not a company address.
I told the community that I would support and resolve any of these things if it happened, and I intend to keep my word personally.
--Royal
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Anonymous
I don't use Steam that much but the concept works, the problem is the human factor...as always...
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