Videogame News Thread [Archive] - Page 35

Emperor Smeat

06-13-2014, 05:43 PM

Today's News:
1) Nordic Games states they will be using the THQ brand name instead of their own name for several of the THQ licenses they purchased last year. The brand itself was not included in the auction and instead was a done as a separate deal.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/nordic-games-now-owns-rights-thq-brand-name

2) SALES - Nintendo is currently holding an E3 celebration sale on their eShop from now till June 16th with discounts being around 30% off. GOG is currently holding their annual Summer Sale starting today with Flash sales occurring around every 30 minutes. Valve is currently rumored to be starting their Steam Summer Sale on June 19th this year.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/nintendo-celebrates-e3-huge-franchise-favorites-sale-eshop
http://www.destructoid.com/gog-com-kicks-off-its-summer-sale-276557.phtml
http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Steam-Summer-Sale-2014-Dates-Leaked-64631.html

3) Capcom announces Street Fighter V will be developed for the Xbox One and PS4.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/street-fighter-v-be-developed-xbox-one-playstation-4

4) Nintendo currently considering developing two games for the Metroid series in the near future with one to be in the classic 2D style and the other in a Prime-esque 3D style according to Metroid series producer.
www.destructoid.com/metroid-producer-talks-two-possible-metroid-games-276553.phtml

Fignuts

06-13-2014, 06:45 PM

4) Nintendo currently considering developing two games for the Metroid series in the near future with one to be in the classic 2D style and the other in a Prime-esque 3D style according to Metroid series producer.
www.destructoid.com/metroid-producer-talks-two-possible-metroid-games-276553.phtml

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Fignuts

06-13-2014, 06:46 PM

I might just buy a 3DS for new 2D Metroid.

Emperor Smeat

06-14-2014, 05:29 PM

One version of the Steam Machines revealed to be a handheld and will be called the SteamBoy. Its being developed by a company called SteamBoy Machine studio.

The device will feature both WiFi and 3G network models, but no additional information was given at the time.

“SteamBoy is the first device that allows to play Steam games on the go,” the team mentioned in a press release. “You will keep playing your favorite games at the bus, the office, the school or the doctor's waiting room.”

The device looks similar to a Steam Controller and a PlayStation Vita combined in a strange-yet-comforting hybrid. It features Steam Controller’s two touchpads, eight action buttons, four triggers and two additional buttons on the back. According to The Escapist, the device will likely feature an APU setup with quad-core CPU, 4GB REM, 32GB built-in memory and a 5” 16:9 touchscreen.

“SteamBoy won't be as powerful as other announced Steam Machines in the same way [the] Nintendo 3DS or PS Vita performance is not comparable to Wii U or PlayStation 4,” a SteamBoy Machine team rep told The Escapist. “However, it will be possible to play the majority of current games in Steam.”

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http://www.screwattack.com/video/SteamBoy-the-handheld-Steam-Machine-may-be-the-next-evolution-in-mobile-gaming-12840465

ClockShot

06-14-2014, 07:30 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9c/Steamboy.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=J1HkqidDJXDAyM&tbnid=y59oV1-dqKxV-M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSteamboy&ei=CNucU66_EMuSyAS52YGADA&bvm=bv.68911936,d.aWw&psig=AFQjCNGPNVJeJtOXrb2I0j1tmiZHysoMGw&ust=1402875014922205)

Tread carefully.

Fignuts

06-15-2014, 01:18 AM

love that movie

Emperor Smeat

06-16-2014, 06:02 PM

Today's News:
1) According to Team Dakota's community manager, developer of Project Spark, the real reason for Conker's inclusion in Project Spark's E3 trailer was due to DLC reasons and not as a hint of them becoming the series new developer.
http://www.screwattack.com/video/Project-Spark-dev-responds-to-E3-Conker-controversy-12840589

2) SALES - Starting tomorrow, Sony will be holding an "Only on Playstation" sale on PSN with the usual extra discounts for PS+ members and the sale lasting till June 23rd.
http://www.destructoid.com/psn-sale-tearaway-flower-shadow-of-the-colossus-ico-and-more-276656.phtml

3) Sleeping Dogs is currently expected to be ported to the PC, PS4, and Xbox One port called "Sleeping Dogs HD" and would arrive this November based on a recent retailer leak.
http://www.destructoid.com/retailer-lets-slip-pc-ps4-xbox-one-sleeping-dogs-hd--276664.phtml

4) DICE hinted they might consider following Steam's Early Access model for future Battlefield series games in order to have better and stable launches for those games.
http://www.destructoid.com/dice-contemplating-early-access-approach-for-battlefield-276573.phtml

Emperor Smeat

06-17-2014, 05:39 PM

Today's News:
1) Capcom states they have removed their anti-buyout policy leaving open the possibility for another company to completely purchase or become the new majority owner in the future.
http://www.destructoid.com/capcom-shareholders-vote-not-to-block-company-sale-276699.phtml

2) Besides the PC, PS4, and Xbox One, Rise of the Tomb Raider is currently rumored to also be arriving on the PS3 and Xbox 360 based on a recent retailer leak.
http://www.destructoid.com/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-might-be-on-last-gen-consoles-too-276680.phtml

3) Oculus VR announces they have recently hired Jason Rubin, former co-founder of Naughty Dog and THQ president, as the new boss for their worldwide studios.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/naughty-dog-co-founder-jason-rubin-now-running-oculus-vrs-worldwide-studios/

Emperor Smeat

06-18-2014, 05:52 PM

Today's News:
1) According to Sony president Shuhei Yoshida, the reason for the lack of PS Vita stuff during E3 was due to the company believing the Vita is more useful now as a companion device to the PS4 than as its own dedicated gaming device.
http://www.destructoid.com/yoshida-notes-that-the-vita-is-being-used-more-and-more-as-a-companion--276753.phtml

2) Creative Assembly studio states Alien: Isolation's campaign is around 15 hours in length, they've redone parts of the original Alien film score because of how long the game is, and the AI for the Alien will favor wanting to learn more than killing during early encounters.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/alien-isolation-is-close-to-15-hours-long-says-lead-designer/

3) Unlike Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo isn't expected to work on any real virtual reality tech anytime soon according to Shigeru Miyamoto. His main issue revolves around the current tech only favors one person being able to enjoy the experience at a time.
http://www.destructoid.com/miyamoto-uneasy-at-idea-of-vr-players-playing-by-themselves-276743.phtml
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/virtual-reality-in-direct-contrast-with-nintendos-intentions-with-wii-u-says-miyamoto/

4) For those with a GOG account and are interested, GOG is currently giving away for free Magrunner: Dark Pulse as today's special deal for their on-going Summer Sale event.
http://www.destructoid.com/magrunner-dark-pulse-is-free-on-gog-com-today-276763.phtml

Emperor Smeat

06-19-2014, 06:00 PM

Today's News:
1) DrinkBox Studios' announces a special edition of Guacamelee! called Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition will be arriving for the PS4, Xbox One, and Wii U on July 1st for North America's PSN and July 2nd for all other platforms and Europe's PSN.
http://www.destructoid.com/guacamelee-coming-to-wii-u-ps4-xbox-one-and-xbox-360-in-early-july-276831.phtml

2) Valve's annual Steam Summer Sale started today and will last till June 30th. Similar to previous years, Steam collectable cards will be offered as gifts for fan voting.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/annual-steam-summer-sale-kicks-off-with-far-cry-3-dmc-mirrors-edge-more/

3) For those interested and own the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft, the next skin pack update will include character skins from Killer Instinct, Trials, and Mirror's Edge.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/killer-instinct-trials-and-mirrors-edge-coming-to-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/

Emperor Smeat

06-20-2014, 06:04 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Nintendo related news:

Nintendo has recently archived all their footage from last week's E3 Treehouse event with videos broken down into specific segments.
The previously Japan-only free Mario Kart 8 Mercedes-Benz DLC pack will be arriving in North America and Europe later this year.
According to Miyamoto, Nintendo's current short term goals for the Wii U do not include multi-tablet support for games.

http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-s-e3-2014-streams-are-now-up-on-youtube-276896.phtml
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/mario-kart-8-mercedes-benz-gla-class-kart-dlc-coming-to-north-america/
http://www.destructoid.com/miyamoto-two-gamepad-gameplay-is-not-within-our-objectives-in-the-short-term--276888.phtml

2) Some EA related news:

Similar to Steam, Origin will have a "Free to Play" program which starts this weekend and Titanfall as the first game available to play for free.
EA is currently holding a mobile game sale on with around 40 iOS games on sale for 99 cents each.
According to EA, the official reason for Battlefield 4's "broken" status is due to the game being too large in scope and less about the game having a rushed development cycle.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/play-titanfall-free-for-48-hours-on-origin-via-eas-new-game-time-promotion/
http://www.destructoid.com/over-40-ea-ios-games-on-sale-for-0-99-276899.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/ea-battlefield-4-was-a-victim-of-its-own-ambition-276904.phtml

3) Some Sony related news:

In an interview with TechRadar, Bungie revealed they helped Sony design the Dualshock 4 controller with the main focus on making it better for shooters.
According to Sony, the PS4 is still experiencing shipment shortages in Europe with the company worried about lost hardware sales as the shortages continue.

http://www.destructoid.com/bungie-helped-sony-design-the-ps4-controller-276855.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-ps4-shortages-resulting-in-some-lost-sales-across-europe-276844.phtml

alvarado52

06-20-2014, 08:49 PM

Imagine if Microsoft buys Capcom...game changer.

Kalyx triaD

06-20-2014, 10:33 PM

ugh

Drakul

06-21-2014, 02:53 AM

Imagine if Microsoft buys Capcom...game changer.

Megaman Volnutt in Project Spark? Ghosts n Goblins: Nuts & Bolts? Super Streer Fighter V Kinect Edition 2014?

Fignuts

06-21-2014, 05:33 AM

Maybe we'll finally get a new Mega Man game. Not gonna happen under Capcom anyway .

drave

06-21-2014, 05:39 AM

If they were to buy Capcom and back it with some great funding, I believe MS could do great things with the name - especially Megaman.

Kalyx triaD

06-21-2014, 05:42 AM

There's very little to convince me Microsoft knows how to operate Japanese developers. They'd have the franchises and put out Westernized games under their banner - AKA what got Capcom in the shithole to begin with.

I much rather Sony or Nintendo.

Sepholio

06-21-2014, 04:02 PM

I'd rather none of the console manufacturers buy Capcom. Don't want to see their library of IPs forced to a single console. Not good for consumers, not good for their IPs.

Emperor Smeat

06-21-2014, 04:50 PM

According to Game Informer, your likely better off on average just buying select games from PSN or retail stores than renting them using the upcoming Playstation Now service based on the beta.

In an email sent, Sony deflected blame for the pricing saying it was left entirely in the hands of developers and publishers.

GI's chart comparing around half the games available shows the 4 Hour option and 90 Day option as the source of pricing problems.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2014/06/20/analysis-sony-s-playstation-now-beta-pricing-is-overly-expensive.aspx

Kalyx triaD

06-21-2014, 06:01 PM

I'd rather none of the console manufacturers buy Capcom. Don't want to see their library of IPs forced to a single console. Not good for consumers, not good for their IPs.

It might be that or THQ's fate, dude. Where franchises are scattered to the wind and at the whim of other studios who may or may not get it.

Emperor Smeat

06-23-2014, 06:05 PM

Today's News:
1) Several spoilers and official documents for the upcoming The Witcher 3 were recently leaked online after hackers managed to get access to the studio's Google Drive account.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-design-documents-leaked-online-contain-lots-of-spoilers/

2) Microsoft is currently denying rumors Games For Windows Live service will be shutting down on July 1st.
http://www.destructoid.com/isn-t-games-for-windows-live-supposed-to-close-soon--277000.phtml

3) According to the co-founder of the Humble Store, the Humble Bundle program has managed to raise around $1 million for charity since its launch last November while overall sales were around $10 million.
http://www.destructoid.com/people-like-you-helped-raise-1m-for-charity-through-the-humble-store-277001.phtml

4) Some Nintendo related news:

Nintendo is considering plans for more connectivity between the 3DS and Wii U
A UK court has recently sided against the company in their legal case against Phillips regarding motion controls from the Wii.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/wii-u-and-3ds-connectivity-discussed-nintendo-execs-more-projects-works
http://www.destructoid.com/philips-comes-out-victorious-in-nintendo-legal-patent-battle-276902.phtml

Sepholio

06-23-2014, 06:09 PM

It might be that or THQ's fate, dude. Where franchises are scattered to the wind and at the whim of other studios who may or may not get it.

Maybe if they get scattered to the wind we will see some of the franchises they neglect actually be used again. Thinking along the lines of Megaman and Okami, for starters. Fucking capcom.

Drakul

06-23-2014, 06:52 PM

Bionic Commando :'(

Kalyx triaD

06-23-2014, 08:31 PM

It won't matter if they're not build right. There's already solid replacements coming for their own stuff. Mighty #9 looks more than worthy. Evil Within is the true successor to RE4 before things got weird. And Bayonetta is just a better action game than DMC. All of them done by ex Capcom staff.

Emperor Smeat

06-24-2014, 06:10 PM

Today's News:
1) Nintendo's president Satoru Iwata revealed the source of his recent illness was a growth discovered on his digestive bile duct which was removed last week.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/satoru-iwata-had-surgery-last-week/1100-4944/

2) Crytek is currently denying rumors from several sources regarding potential bankruptcy issues facing the company. In terms of problems, several games including Ryse 2 are rumored to have been cancelled and Crytek's UK and Sofia studios are having problems with paying their employees.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/06/24/crytek-financial-trouble/
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/report-crytek-struggling-employees-getting-paid-late-ryse-2-and-more-canceled/

3) Oculus VR announces they are in the process of purchasing Carbon Design Group who helped Microsoft design both the Xbox 360 controller and Kinect.
http://www.destructoid.com/oculus-to-acquire-the-company-that-designed-the-xbox-360-controller-277079.phtml

4) SALES/FREEBIES - Microsoft is currently holding a Summer sale on several games from now until June 30th. The Humble Store is currently having a special Summer bundle sale with 9 games included in the bundle for $25 ($65 savings) and all proceeds to be donated to charity. GOG reveals they will be giving away several free games within the next 24 hours as part of their on-going Summer sale.
http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-live-sale-vanquish-fable-lego-and-more-277066.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/this-summer-games-done-quick-humble-bundle-is-great-277062.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/keep-your-eyes-on-gog-com-to-get-some-free-games-277065.phtml

Jura

06-24-2014, 10:16 PM

Fignuts

06-25-2014, 12:21 AM

Damn it. Why is that not on xbox?

Sepholio

06-25-2014, 02:53 AM

Damnit why isn't that 'next-gen'?

Emperor Smeat

06-25-2014, 05:54 PM

Today's News:
1) Freebies:

Sony revealed the lineup of free games for Playstation Plus July's offerings which includes Strider for the PS4 and Dead Space 3 for the PS3.
For those interested, Square Enix will be making MMO Final Fantasy XIV free to play from July 11th to July 14th.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/25/playstation-plus-july-lineup-welcomes-strider-towerfall-dead-space-3-and-more.aspx
http://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xiv-will-be-free-from-july-11th-through-the-14th-277103.phtml

2) Tecmo announces their European branch, Tecmo Koei Europe, will be getting a name change to Koei Tecmo Europe with the new change to take effect on July 1st.
http://www.destructoid.com/tecmo-koei-europe-is-changing-their-name-to-koei-tecmo-277106.phtml

3) Update to Playstation Now beta news as 6 new games were recently added to the service although prices were not changed.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/playstation-now-beta-gets-six-new-games-prices-remain-unchanged/

Emperor Smeat

06-26-2014, 05:55 PM

Today's News:
1) Microsoft reveals the free games for July's Games With Gold offerings will be Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, Gotham City Impostors, and BattleBlock Theater. In terms of breakdown, the Xbox One will get Guacamelee! and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood from June while the Xbox 360 will get Gothman City and BattleBlock.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/julys-games-with-gold-will-be-guacamelee-battleblock-and-gotham-city-imposters/

2) Valve is currently holding a special Kickstarter sale as part of today's Steam Summer Sales with around 100 games included in the sale.
http://www.destructoid.com/there-are-a-lot-of-kickstarter-games-for-sale-on-steam-277197.phtml

3) According to analyst firm DFC, the game industry is expected to reach the $100 billion in annual global game sales by 2018 with mobile devices and new emerging markets as the main factors. For comparisons, the industry is currently estimated to reach $64 billion for this year's global sales.
http://www.destructoid.com/worldwide-gaming-market-expected-to-hit-100-billion-in-yearly-sales-by-2018-277175.phtml

4) Nickelodeon and Activision announce a Legend of Kora game is currently in development with Platinum Games as its developer, an expected release date of Fall 2014, and be available for the PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, and PS4.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/nickelodeon-and-platinum-games-team-legend-korra-game

drave

06-26-2014, 05:59 PM

Games for Gold make me sad.

Sepholio

06-26-2014, 09:23 PM

Xbox One does not get Battleblock. Only getting Guacamelee. They are leaving Max: The Curse of Brotherhood up for free as the second game. Bastards.

drave

06-27-2014, 06:04 AM

Just as they were starting to do well with the 360 titles...... Although Max is surprisingly fun.

Sepholio

06-27-2014, 12:03 PM

Yeah I enjoyed Max quite a bit tbh. More than I do Halo: Spartan Assault or whatever.

drave

06-27-2014, 01:40 PM

Sepholio

06-27-2014, 04:38 PM

I wasn't a HUGE Halo mark from the beginning, but I do enjoy the game quite a bit. It was my first online shooter on X Box. Spartan Assault is so-so, but leaves more to be desired. I would like for someone to do a modern Smash TV remake, that would be hellafun.

I am on 6-2 on Max, Mustachio's Lair or something, I assume I am close to finishing the game.

Yea you are def getting there. I honestly wouldn't mind another game using the same mechanics as Max. But with more brutal difficulty like a lot of the new age puzzle/platformers.

Emperor Smeat

06-27-2014, 05:25 PM

Today's News:
1) Nintendo states Mario Kart 8 has sold around 2 million copies since its launch late last month.
http://www.destructoid.com/mario-kart-8-sales-hit-2-million-in-under-a-month-277272.phtml

2) For those interested, Maxis reveals neither pools nor the baby life stage will be available at launch for The Sims 4 with the official reason due to lack of development time.
http://www.destructoid.com/no-pools-or-toddlers-in-the-sims-4-at-launch-277262.phtml

3) According to Polyphony Digital studio, Gran Turismo 7 will not be split into two games like Gran Turismo 6 was although it also means their plans of a possible late 2014 release won't be happening either.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/gran-turismo-series-producer-doesnt-suspect-gt7-will-hit-by-2014s-end/

Drakul

06-27-2014, 05:41 PM

2) For those interested, Maxis reveals neither pools nor the baby life stage will be available at launch for The Sims 4 with the official reason due to lack of development time.

Everyone can now look forward to Sims Early Days expansion and Sims Pool Party expansion.

:roll:

alvarado52

06-28-2014, 04:51 PM

Love that excuse. Lack of development time...then fucking push it back and develop it.

Emperor Smeat

06-30-2014, 06:15 PM

Today's News:
1) The on-going fallout from 38 Studios took another turn recently as a legal case involving the state of Rhode Island and a firm involved in the studio's $75 million loan ended with the firm getting $4.4 million as a settlement deal.
http://www.destructoid.com/rhode-island-agrees-to-4-4-million-settlement-in-38-studios-lawsuit-277349.phtml

2) The Game Bakers studio reveals their recently released game called Squids Odyssey is the first game on the eShop to support a Cross-Buy feature and also hinted Nintendo will allow others to do the same in the near future for their games. There are some catches though as the deal is currently available only for Europe's eShop and only the Wii U version would be free.
http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-an-eshop-game-that-supports-cross-buy-277352.phtml
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/squids-odyssey-the-first-cross-buy-nintendo-title-though-only-in-europe-and-only-from-3ds-to-wii-u/

3) Based on a recent job posting, 343 Industries is currently developing another new Halo game which was teased to be a spin-off title.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/343-industries-hiring-for-new-project-line-in-the-halo-universe/

drave

07-01-2014, 06:37 AM

Awesome Dhalsim cosplay
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--bSVO-9Qq--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/786100774224044324.jpg

Emperor Smeat

07-01-2014, 05:45 PM

Today's News:
1) Amazon reveals the PS4 and Xbox One versions of The Walking Dead Season 1 & 2 will be arriving on October 14th with both Seasons priced at $30 each.
http://www.destructoid.com/the-walking-dead-seasons-1-2-priced-and-dated-for-current-gen-consoles-277396.phtml

2) Besides The Witcher 3, CD Projekt RED announces they are currently developing another game in The Witcher series called The Witcher Battle Arena which is a free-to-play MOBA game for mobile devices.
http://www.destructoid.com/uh-okay-cd-projekt-is-doing-a-free-to-play-witcher-moba-for-mobile-277410.phtml

3) According to Valve, the final day of the 2014 Summer Steam sale managed to break the record for most users online at the same time with around 8 million logged in at one point.
http://www.destructoid.com/steam-sale-brings-a-record-number-of-users-to-the-service-277356.phtml

Emperor Smeat

07-02-2014, 05:32 PM

Today's News:
1) Riot Games states they are disabling League of Legends public chat rooms with the official reason related to too much spam and scammers constantly flooding the chats.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/riot-disabling-league-of-legends-public-chat-rooms/

2) Airtight Games, developer of Murdered: Soul Suspect, has recently shut down according to a report from Game Informer and later confirmed by GeekWire.
http://www.destructoid.com/report-airtight-games-developer-of-soul-suspect-has-closed-277448.phtml

3) A new indie studio formed by former EA and Rockstar employees called Variable State revealed their first game will be called Virginia and is a first person interactive drama. As a hint to how the game might end up, the studio mentioned tv dramas like Twin Peaks, X-Files, and Outer Limits are the big sources of inspiration for the project.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/former-ea-rockstar-devs-announce-first-person-interactive-drama-virginia/

Drakul

07-02-2014, 05:41 PM

"Interactive drama" games are basically modern equivalents to laserdisc games like MadDog McCree, aren't they?
Watch the drama...watch the drama...ok, now press a button! Good job! Now, watch the drama...watch the drama...watch the drama...ok, press it again! You win!

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0QgjdRqr3Ik" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

As is my understanding.

drave

07-02-2014, 08:00 PM

Or the recent "The Walking Dead" Telltale serires and/or "The Wolf Among Us". Watch, occasionally have a real-time event, repeat. Walking Dead was done reaaaaaaaaaaaally well though :)

ClockShot

07-02-2014, 08:04 PM

Airtight folded. What a shame. Murdered: Soul Suspect was alright, but given time it could have been better.

Kalyx triaD

07-02-2014, 09:25 PM

I'm thinking something closer to the Walking Dead games, myself. Not that old interactive DVD shit.

Sepholio

07-03-2014, 03:41 AM

Mad Dog McCree <3

Drakul

07-03-2014, 04:12 AM

I thought Walking Dead was like Sam & Max or Maniac Mansion style.

Drakul

07-03-2014, 04:25 AM

Monkey Island has had it's revival. We need a new Maniac Mansion.

Kalyx triaD

07-03-2014, 04:52 AM

I thought Walking Dead was like Sam & Max or Maniac Mansion style.

At its most technical, Walking Dead is a point and click/quick time event/quasi-survival horror with branching paths.

And it is very fucking good.

Drakul

07-03-2014, 05:06 AM

I got the first episode free but never played it as it doesn't appeal to me.

Something less zombiefied and serious would be more my thing but the two examples I've seen of the genre have seemed very serious and dark.

Fignuts

07-03-2014, 10:24 AM

I didn't get into it either, but I wasn't really in the mood at the time. Might give it another shot given the amount of praise that's heaped on it.

SlickyTrickyDamon

07-03-2014, 03:20 PM

Kalyx triaD

07-03-2014, 03:35 PM

It's not a shooting game. Those portions are more or less point and click from first person.

Emperor Smeat

07-03-2014, 05:28 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to Temco's official name change news as the company revealed their US branch will also be getting renamed to Koei Tecmo US.
http://www.destructoid.com/tecmo-koei-changes-their-name-to-koei-tecmo-in-the-us-too-277495.phtml

2) Blizzard's chief creative officer Rob Pardo announces he has recently left the company. Pardo had been with Blizzard for the past 17 years and was the lead designer for several of their big games such as the original Starcraft and World of Warcraft.
www.screwattack.com/news/blizzards-chief-creative-officer-rob-pardo-leaves-after-17-years

3) Ubisoft states their Quebec studio will be taking over as the main developer for the Assassin's Creed series starting with this year's AC: Unity.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/assassins-creed-development-future-leaps-over-ubisoft-quebec

4) The final episode for The Wolf Among Us will be arriving between July 8th and 10th depending on the platform according to Telltale Games.
http://www.destructoid.com/the-wolf-among-us-will-conclude-with-episode-five-on-july-8th-277520.phtml

Drakul

07-03-2014, 05:32 PM

I have MadDog McCree and Dragons Lair on dvd. They came in a magazine I got years ago. They are literally just interactive movies. I think the modern equivalent is games like Ryse, Heavy Rain etc where you appear to be just getting pulled along a lot of pre-scripted events and press the right button when prompted. They may not be as devoid of gameplay as the laserdisc games I mentioned but they seem pretty close. I admit I've played neither Ryse nor Heavy Rain but from the gameplay I've seen and what I've heard about from those that have played them, the comparison seems accurate.

Walking Dead, I know has more to it.

Emperor Smeat

07-07-2014, 06:11 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Virtual Reality related news:

Oculus VR announces they will be hosting a VR developer conference this September called Oculus Connect.
Sony Computer Entertainment division boss hinted he wasn't completely convinced VR will become a mass market success in the near future.

http://www.destructoid.com/oculus-vr-announces-developer-conference-oculus-connect-277692.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-boss-isn-t-sure-about-the-mass-market-potential-of-vr-277690.phtml

2) Some new details for the Halo: Master Chief Collection include Halo 2's mongoose being modified to now have rocket launcher support and 6 maps from Halo 2 will be getting the remake treatment.
http://www.destructoid.com/halo-2-gets-the-mongoose-with-a-gun-in-master-chief-collection-277693.phtml

3) Update to Crytek's money issues news as Deep Silver is currently rumored to be purchasing Crytek while a significant portion of the staff at Crytek UK have refused to go back to work until they receive all of their late payments owed.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/report-crytek-uk-staff-no-longer-coming-to-work-due-to-payment-issues/

4) For those that follow the annual EVO competitions, EVO revealed Nintendo has become an official sponsor of their events. Last year's event was notable for Nintendo's attempt to have the Smash Bros Melee competition shut down and later withdrawing the request.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/nintendo-officially-sponsoring-super-smash-bros-melee-years-evo-fighting-game-tournament

drave

07-08-2014, 06:31 AM

According to a report on GamesBeat, the retail giant recently met with investment company R.W. Baird to talk about the company's future, and one of Baird's analysts has revealed some of the things that they spoke about.

"[GamesStop] indicated that software publishers are more enthusiastic about partnering with it," Baird's Colin Sebastian wrote. "For example, by offering exclusive content on each major game release, and longer term, future models may include GameStop offering exclusive gameplay."

GamesBeat asked him to clarify what exactly that "future model" meant, and Sebastian added the retailer is thinking about "getting involved at the time of game development where there could be some content exclusive to [the retailer] included in the game."

So if you thought it was stupid that peripheral content like skins and maps was split up between retailers, just wait until GameStop can offer actual parts of a game you can't get anywhere else. Then wait for Walmart and Best Buy and Amazon to catch on. It'll be great.

We've contacted GameStop for comment, and will update if we hear back.

I REALLY hope that pre-orders do not go this way. The industry starting to nickel and dime every tiny thing is putting a damper on my happy time :(

Drakul

07-08-2014, 07:50 AM

GTA VI Amazon pre-order bonus: Drivable cars.
GTA VI Gamestop pre-order bonus: Missions.

Cool King

07-08-2014, 08:25 AM

3) Update to Crytek's money issues news as Deep Silver is currently rumored to be purchasing Crytek while a significant portion of the staff at Crytek UK have refused to go back to work until they receive all of their late payments owed.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/report-crytek-uk-staff-no-longer-coming-to-work-due-to-payment-issues/

So with Crytek purchasing Free Radical back in 2009 and gaining the rights to the TimeSplitters series, I now hope that if Deep Silver purchases Crytek, they can also gain the rights to the TimeSplitters series, and finally TimeSplitters 4 can see the light of day.

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Kalyx triaD

07-08-2014, 01:57 PM

I think people are overreacting to the Gamestop thing.

drave

07-08-2014, 02:38 PM

I think DLC started off well, but kinda took a shitty turn when "on disc" content was being locked behind the DLC Paywall. I don't think it would play out as written above, but I don't believe it is too far fetched either. The industry as a whole is a multi-billion dollar industry and like everything else, some people/companies/whatever will try to exploit it for what they can.

Never thought that Netflix would be forced to pay more to an ISP to carry their content either, but yea.... fuck Comcast too. 10 years from now, high speed is going to be more expensive and will have "tiered apps" access much like their cable TV offerings do now.

Emperor Smeat

07-08-2014, 06:14 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Microsoft related news:

Project Spark for the Xbox One will be released between October 7th to 10th depending on the region.
Microsoft is currently offering $75 worth in Xbox Live credit for those who purchase an Xbox One in July. The offer is only available in the US though.
Starting tomorrow till July 14th, Microsoft will be holding a sale on Xbox Live with several Xbox 360 and One games available and discounts ranging as high as 74% off.

http://www.destructoid.com/project-spark-officially-launches-this-october-277778.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-s-new-promotion-offers-75-credit-for-players-to-upgrade-to-xbox-one-277764.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-sale-zoo-tycoon-titanfall-a-bunch-of-360-games-277721.phtml

2) Cliff Bleszinski recently revealed he has formed a new studio called Boss Key Productions with the studio's first project being a free-to-play sci-fi arena shooter called BlueStreak.
http://www.destructoid.com/yup-cliff-bleszinski-is-making-a-sci-fi-arena-shooter-277770.phtml

3) Update to the recent 38 Studios settlement case as a new legal case is requesting those payments to be blocked. The issue revolves around the same law firm involved in the original loan using policies allowing them to tap into the settlement fund without claiming any responsibility for the mess made.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/officials-seek-to-block-settlement-in-38-studios-case/

Sepholio

07-09-2014, 01:54 AM

Never thought that Netflix would be forced to pay more to an ISP to carry their content either, but yea.... fuck Comcast too. 10 years from now, high speed is going to be more expensive and will have "tiered apps" access much like their cable TV offerings do now.

Comcast already has multiple high-speed tiers at different price points. Unless I'm missing what you are getting at here.

Also, high speed internet is going to be much cheaper in the future.

Kalyx triaD

07-09-2014, 02:47 AM

When Comcast strangles companies to pony up for the "high speed lanes", the cost will come out of our ass. Netflix already raised its price in response. Internet will be cheaper, but it won't mean much when XBL and PSN become 90$ a year and Hulu is 20$ a month.

Sepholio

07-09-2014, 02:54 AM

Google fiber will save us. Have faith.

Kalyx triaD

07-09-2014, 03:14 AM

Faith in Google. Jesus.

drave

07-09-2014, 06:01 AM

Comcast already has multiple high-speed tiers at different price points. Unless I'm missing what you are getting at here.

Also, high speed internet is going to be much cheaper in the future.

Yes, I know they have different speeds silly. I meant that they will decide which of those tiers gets access to specific apps such as Netflix, Hulu, etc. They already cornered Netflix earlier this year and said "Hey, you want us to keep offering bandwidth to stream your service to Netflix customers? GIEF US MOAR MONEYS!" And Netflix basically had to cave. The result, as Kalyx said, Netflix raised the subscription prices.

Also, with the demand of social networking (and how widely used it is), more streaming, the infrastructure upgrades that will be required to maintain the current level of service will be massive. That cost will be forwarded to the consumer, just as in any other market. Translated to nerd

The IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Bandwidth Assessment report, which precipitated the launch of the IEEE 802.3 Industry Connections Higher Speed Ethernet Consensus group in August 2012, forecasted that networks will need to support 58 percent compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) on average. Driven by simultaneous increases in users, access methodologies, access rates and services (such as video on demand and social media), the report said, networks would need to support capacity requirements of 1 terabit per second in 2015 and 10 terabit per second by 2020 if current trends continue. These open Industry Connections efforts helped build consensus on the need for an Ethernet solution beyond 100 Gb/s and to launch a "call for interest" within IEEE for a study group to explore development of a 400 Gb/s Ethernet standard.

http://standards.ieee.org/news/2013/400gbs_ethernet.html

1TB/sec ethernet - nuff said.

Also, faith in Google fiber will need to be bundled with faith in your local city willing to lease Google space on their poles. Seeing as how AT&T and Comcast/Time Warner has a stranglehold on the majority of said poles, the Kansas City debacle is just the start of the difficulties they will face for national implementation. Even at that, they will be limited in their services because they are not licensed as a telecommunications provider. Their entire scope of that project will need to change before they can massively launch their fiber on a national level.

Emperor Smeat

07-09-2014, 05:46 PM

Today's News:
1) The pre-order bonus for Alien Isolation was revealed to be 2 exclusive missions from the original Alien film with its cast as playable characters.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/sega-pleases-enrages-alien-fans-with-isolations-pr/1100-4951/

2) Reports regarding Microsoft dropping dev kit capabilities for the Xbox One were quickly debunked by Microsoft who stated that is still a goal for the near future. The company stated the confusion was due to recent miscommunication given by both their ID@Xbox and Xbox Advanced Technology Group divisions.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/why-is-microsofts-plan-to-turn-retail-xbox-ones-in/1100-4953/
http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-one-systems-can-t-become-dev-kits-after-all-update--277821.phtml

3) Double Fine announces Grim Fandango remastered will also be arriving for the PC, Mac, and Linux platforms.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/remastered-grim-fandango-also-coming-to-windows-pc-mac-and-linux/

Fignuts

07-10-2014, 01:37 AM

Guess I'm preordering Isolation then.

Kalyx triaD

07-10-2014, 03:08 AM

Yeah that sounds good.

Emperor Smeat

07-10-2014, 05:56 PM

Today's News:
1) Ubisoft's 1st quarter fiscal report revealed the company managed to generate around $490 million in sales with Watch Dogs stated as the main reason. The report also stated they are expecting a huge drop for the current fiscal quarter and for it to be worse than last year's quarter.
http://www.destructoid.com/watch-dogs-underscored-a-record-first-quarter-for-ubisoft-277895.phtml

2) For those who own Tales of Phantasia on iOS devices, Namco states they are dropping all online support for the app on August 28th making the game, all saves, and all purchases made unplayable.
http://www.destructoid.com/oh-good-namco-is-shutting-down-tales-of-phantasia-277857.phtml

3) According to the current CEO of Microsoft, the company is fully committed to the future for the Xbox brand as part of its larger mobile and cloud plans. Previous reports had hinted at the possibility of the Xbox brand being dropped in the future as part of the company's new long term plans.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-ceo-s-vision-for-the-company-includes-xbox-277881.phtml

drave

07-11-2014, 05:54 AM

#2 is why Free-to-Play models, which seem to be the next big thing, worry me.

Kalyx triaD

07-11-2014, 01:40 PM

F2P is not the next big thing, and in any case a successful game would never be shut down. That was just some smart phone bullshit.

drave

07-11-2014, 01:41 PM

I forgot you are the OMNI when it comes to everything gaming.

Sorry, sir.

Kalyx triaD

07-11-2014, 02:28 PM

No prob. Just take in the big picture and some things aren't as bleak as they seem. Silly ass journalism doesn't help, tho.

SlickyTrickyDamon

07-11-2014, 03:50 PM

Gamestop commercials always have something like "unlock this big gun" by pre-ordering at Gamestop. Why is this news?

Emperor Smeat

07-11-2014, 05:49 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to Alien Isolation pre-order news as Creative Assembly states the original Alien themed DLC pack is not a pre-order exclusive and will be available to buy after the game's launch.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/update-alien-isolations-ellen-ripley-dlc-wont-be-pre-order-exclusives

2) During an interview with Games Industry, EA's mobile division boss claimed the reason why the Dungeon Keeper reboot failed wasn't due to the micro-transaction system used and instead because it "innovated too much" in terms of the changes made.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/ea-mobile-head-believes-dungeon-keeper-reboot-flopped-because-it-innovated-too-much

3) SALES:

Sony will be holding a Flash Sale on PSN this weekend with the sale to last till Monday 12pm PST.
http://www.destructoid.com/double-dragon-neon-is-0-99-in-this-psn-flash-sale-277944.phtml
Microsoft is currently in the middle of their Xbox Ultimate Games Sale with today's deals including GTA V and Bastion among the 6 games on sale.
http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-sale-gta-v-need-for-speed-rivals-crysis-3-277913.phtml

4) Sony is currently considering the idea of having an Early Access-like program for the PS4 although the idea itself is only at the very early stage and wouldn't be arriving any time soon in the near future.
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-having-massive-conversations-about-an-early-access-program-277915.phtml

drave

07-11-2014, 05:55 PM

EA refuses to listen or understand :|

Drakul

07-11-2014, 06:01 PM

I realy liked the Steam style sale Xbox had last year with full games selling for insane prices like 75p and £1.50 etc. A game going for £8.99, like this current sale, isn't going to get my attention, even if it is 75% off.

Kalyx triaD

07-11-2014, 06:59 PM

I rather games not be that cheap. $6-7 is alright depending on the game. Sales like this would soon coincide with much higher DLC.

Emperor Smeat

07-13-2014, 05:53 PM

Tekken 7 was revealed to be currently in development during this year's EVO event. Originally IGN was meant to have the exclusive reveal but AOL leaked the debut video early.

Only known detail is the game will run using the Unreal 4 engine.

http://www.screwattack.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/620x186_Featured_Banner/blog_header_photos/64/blog_header_12843574.jpg
http://www.screwattack.com/news/tekken-7-evo-reveal-prematurely-leaked

Fignuts

07-13-2014, 06:31 PM

nicccccce

Kalyx triaD

07-13-2014, 07:04 PM

No TxSF and we've recently removed Tekken from playlist (probably for good). I'm neutral about this.

Drakul

07-13-2014, 07:26 PM

If TxSF isn't revealed by now, it probably never will be.

Kalyx triaD

07-13-2014, 10:30 PM

Guess it's never.

Sepholio

07-13-2014, 11:33 PM

I'll wait for the inevitable Tekken Tag Tournament 3.

Kalyx triaD

07-14-2014, 02:02 AM

This is TTT3 in a way. Tagging will stay as optional mechanic, only this time it isn't the primary mode. Harada spoke about this being a thing going forward.

Drakul

07-14-2014, 03:06 AM

Guess it's never.

Unfortunately. It's probably been quietly cancelled.

Emperor Smeat

07-14-2014, 06:26 PM

Today's News:
1) During the recent Develop expo, an animator from Crytek hinted the company still wants to make a new TimeSplitters game if given the right opportunity.
http://www.destructoid.com/-everyone-at-crytek-uk-wants-to-do-another-timesplitters-278082.phtml

2) The boss of Sony's Playstation division teases the company might start negotiations with Activision in the near future to revive both the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro series.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/playstation-ceo-wouldnt-close-door-crash-bandicoot-and-spyro-dragon

3) According to recent rumors, some of Crytek UK's upper management have recently left the studio due to on-going payment problems with the game director for Homefront: The Revolution among the group.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-homefront-the-revolutions-game-director-leaves-crytek-uk/

Emperor Smeat

07-15-2014, 06:00 PM

Today's News:
1) Comic Con related news:

CD Projekt RED states they will be showing off The Witcher 3 during Comic-Con later this month.
http://www.destructoid.com/the-witcher-3-will-be-at-san-diego-comic-con-278132.phtml
Bioware will be revealing new details regarding the next Mass Effect game during Comic Con (specifically July 26th).
http://www.destructoid.com/more-info-on-the-next-mass-effect-to-arrive-at-comic-con-international-278115.phtml

2) Around 25% of all popular gaming-related Youtubers surveyed by Gamasutra admitted to taking money from gaming publishers. The threshold for being considered popular was having 5,000+ subscribers while the type of video made didn't matter (ex. Let's Play, Reviews, etc).
http://www.destructoid.com/survey-more-than-25-of-popular-youtubers-admit-to-taking-cash-from-publishers-278096.phtml

3) Tecmo Koei will be revealing the next game in the Fatal Frame series later this week during an official live stream with Nintendo.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/fatal-frame-wii-u-to-be-officially-unveiled-later-this-week/
http://www.destructoid.com/get-the-scoop-on-the-wii-u-fatal-frame-entry-this-thursday-via-niconico-278116.phtml

4) A group of former Call of Duty series developers have formed a new studio called Reload Studios with their first project being a first person shooter game for VR devices, mobile devices, and consoles.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/ex-call-of-duty-devs-form-reload-studios-begin-work-on-vr-and-next-gen-shooter/

Drakul

07-15-2014, 06:03 PM

A bunch of guys that made CoD have made their own studio to make more CoD.

Kalyx triaD

07-15-2014, 11:55 PM

Some kind of VR thing. Ehhhhh...

Drakul

07-16-2014, 02:46 AM

I wish I had the ability to make VR games. I'd make a VR game that simulates playing a VR game.

Kalyx triaD

07-16-2014, 03:11 AM

I suppose that would be The Matrix. Or a 1st Person .Hack. Megaman Battle Network?

Drakul

07-16-2014, 03:15 AM

Every idea I have has been done.

I had an idea for a superhero last month. Thought it was cool and unique. I googled it later to find someone had just made a tv show about such a hero this year.

Kalyx triaD

07-16-2014, 03:29 AM

It's not so much original ideas or gameplay innovation, it's about how you do it. Everything's been done for the most part, what you innovate or originate is the style of old tropes. Unless something is super specifically what you're thinking, don't let up. Make adjustments, iterate, rock that shit.

Certain indy fighting games have used the main gimmick of my main fighting game, and most notably Mortal Kombat X has also adopted it. I take a look, compare and contrast, and keep it moving.

Drakul

07-16-2014, 03:56 AM

Good point. I was going to type more but everything I could thing of putting was negative.

Cool King

07-16-2014, 09:40 AM

Cool King

07-16-2014, 10:15 AM

Manuel Noriega sues Activision over Call of Duty

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/76296000/jpg/_76296437_76296434.jpg

Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama, is suing Call of Duty's video games publisher.

The ex-military ruler is seeking lost profits and damages after a character based on him featured in Activision's 2012 title Black Ops II.

The 80-year-old is currently serving a jail sentence in Panama for crimes committed during his time in power, including the murder of critics.

One lawyer said this was the latest in a growing trend of such lawsuits.

"In the US, individuals have what's called the right to publicity, which gives them control over how their person is depicted in commerce including video games," explained Jas Purewal, an interactive entertainment lawyer.

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/76298000/jpg/_76298463_4e42a9bf-9868-403c-a7d8-9c3c2bea5228.jpg

"There's also been a very well-known action by a whole series of college athletes against Electronic Arts, and the American band No Doubt took action against Activision over this issue among other cases.

"It all focuses upon the American legal ability for an individual to be only depicted with their permission, which in practice means payment of a fee.

"But Noriega isn't a US citizen or even a resident. This means that his legal claim becomes questionable, because it's unclear on what legal basis he can actually bring a case against Activision."

'Enemy of the state'

In Activision's video game, Noriega initially helps the CIA capture a Nicaraguan terrorist, but later turns on the Americans and is hunted himself.

In reality, Noriega did work as a CIA informant before the agency broke ties with him. After the US became concerned about his violent rule, President George Bush ordered the invasion of Panama in 1989, which resulted in his capture.

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/76296000/jpg/_76296430_4da0ba03-113c-4990-9293-69e43017c43f.jpg

A 13-page document filed in Noriega's name claims that he is portrayed as a "kidnapper, murderer and enemy of the state" responsible for "numerous fictional crimes" in Black Ops II, according to Courthouse News Service.

It alleges his inclusion heightened the game's sense of realism, helping boost its sales.

The game - which was scripted by David Goyer, screenwriter of the recent Batman movies - was 2012's biggest-selling title in the US, UK and elsewhere.

A spokeswoman for Activision declined to comment.

Permission payouts

The California-based company previously reached an undisclosed out-of-court settlement with the band No Doubt after the musicians sued over the use of their singer, Gwen Stefani, performing songs by other artists in the game Band Hero.

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/76298000/jpg/_76298458_614bc3d7-7e27-429f-9d5c-f5f8f178fcf6.jpg

Earlier this year, its rival EA Sports agreed to a $40m (£23m) payout after US college football and basketball players complained their likenesses had featured in several of the firm's titles.

Meanwhile, the publisher Take-Two Interactive is currently facing a related case in which the actress Lindsay Lohan claims a character in Grand Theft Auto V is based on her image, voice and clothing styles.

While such examples have been based on US law, Mr Purewal added that games firms had not been immune to similar complaints in the UK.

"In the UK, we have the right to privacy, which is slowly being extended to cover how celebrities and other well-known people are depicted online and in video games," he explained.

"So, for example, Lady Gaga took action against the British video games company Mind Candy over the depiction of a character called Lady Goo Goo in its game Moshi Monsters.

"But it is happening a lot more in the US at the moment."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28326670

Sepholio

07-16-2014, 04:48 PM

Noriega and Lindsay Lohan are totally gonna do it.

Emperor Smeat

07-16-2014, 06:09 PM

Today's News:
1) The rewards for this year's Club Nintendo Gold and Platinum status were revealed to be just digital games. Gold members get to pick from a set of Virtual Console games while Platinum members get to pick from a set of Virtual Console and eShop games.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/club-nintendos-2014-gold-and-platinum-rewards-are-all-about-eshop

2) Sales - Sony is currently having a "2-For-1" sale on PSN this week with prices ranging between $10 to $30 for game bundles.
http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-store-has-2-for-1-sale-going-on-this-week-278146.phtml

3) According to recently released legal documents, Vivendi was considering firing Activision's CEO Bobby Kotik prior to Activision's buyout from Vivendi's ownership. The main reason would have been due to Kotick and his group blocking all sales of Vivendi's shares if they couldn't be involved as buyers.
http://www.destructoid.com/vivendi-considered-firing-activision-s-bobby-kotick-over-last-year-s-buyout-278223.phtml

4) Microsoft is expected to start restructuring as early as this week with the Xbox division to be impacted and rumors of it being the largest in company history in terms of layoffs.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-to-announce-biggest-round-of-job-cuts-in-five-years-278175.phtml

Fignuts

07-17-2014, 01:29 AM

Why do we not have an Assassin's Creed style Predator game yet?

Someone fix this.

Kalyx triaD

07-17-2014, 01:50 AM

Predatory stealth gameplay should have ended up as a ninja game as well.

Drakul

07-17-2014, 03:04 AM

All we need for stealth games are the Hitman games up to and including Blood Money.

Kalyx triaD

07-17-2014, 03:13 AM

lol wut

Drakul

07-17-2014, 04:00 AM

Hitman is great, basically.

VSG

07-17-2014, 02:30 PM

Why do we not have an Assassin's Creed style Predator game yet?

Someone fix this.

Dishonored?

Kalyx triaD

07-17-2014, 02:40 PM

I think he distinctly wants Predator.

Emperor Smeat

07-17-2014, 05:55 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to the recent Microsoft restructuring news as 18,000 employees will be laid off (13,000 more than previous record) while the Xbox Entertainment Studios will shut down later this year.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/microsoft-laying-off-18-000-employees/1100-4961/
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-reportedly-slimming-down-its-original-programming-lineup-for-xbox-278289.phtml

2) Update to the recent Fatal Frame news as Tecmo Koei revealed the newest game is called Fatal Frame: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden and arrives later this year in Japan.
http://www.destructoid.com/first-look-at-tecmo-s-new-fatal-frame-for-wii-u-278254.phtml

3) According to early leaks for the upcoming NDP report, the Xbox One managed to double its sales for the month of June with the Kinectless version of the console being the main reason.
http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-one-is-indeed-selling-better-without-kinect-278244.phtml

4) Ubisoft announces a new Assassin's Creed game is currently in development for mobile devices called Assassin's Creed Memories, is a free-to-play game, and will be released later this year.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/assassins-creed-memories-announced-for-ios/

Fignuts

07-18-2014, 12:54 AM

Predator vs Boko Haram in the African Congo.

Drakul

07-18-2014, 04:09 AM

You can now have your Xbox avatar twerk for the low low price of £3.19...

Drakul

07-18-2014, 04:10 AM

Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball music video animation is also available.

Fignuts

07-18-2014, 04:12 AM

Drakul

07-18-2014, 04:14 AM

But what about the Nyancat props, Grumpy Cat sweaters and unicorn onesies?!

Drakul

07-18-2014, 04:14 AM

:shifty:

Fignuts

07-18-2014, 04:17 AM

Honestly, in the last 3 or 4 years I haven't found anything worthy of replacing my Boba Fett avatar or Dr. Wily Icon. Probably never will.

Drakul

07-18-2014, 04:22 AM

They recently added new Star Wars avatar stuff, I think.

Fignuts

07-18-2014, 04:30 AM

Is there a Jango Fett?

I would get rid of Boba for a shiny silver Jango Fett avatar outfit.

drave

07-18-2014, 05:57 AM

http://i.imgur.com/Z6pd22R.png

Drakul

07-18-2014, 07:48 AM

No idea who that's supposed to be.

drave

07-18-2014, 08:14 AM

Me neither, just nifty armor I like.

Drakul

07-18-2014, 08:36 AM

Looks Dragon Age-y.

drave

07-18-2014, 08:48 AM

I'll log into my account and see if it has a description, you have me curious, hehe.

If I remember, there was just a random avatar armor pack, kinda like the ninja pack they have. I have a couple different setups. I let XBL test my avatar for 28+ hours or something and received a lab coat, crazy hair and helmet or something like that. I'll gather them in a bit.

Drakul

07-18-2014, 09:38 AM

I have Ada Wongs outfit and a whip. No one ever actually sees your props.

VSG

07-18-2014, 12:09 PM

Is that supposed to be Sauron?

drave

07-18-2014, 12:32 PM

Don't think so. It comes from a brand called "Legendary Champions".

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-HK/Product/Infernal-Armor/00000ffc-454d-82b1-c75a-57f65858086a

Kalyx triaD

07-18-2014, 03:00 PM

I just get suits from movies and props I like if I have money to burn. Digging my Winter Soldier garb right now.

ClockShot

07-18-2014, 03:05 PM

Why do we not have an Assassin's Creed style Predator game yet?

Someone fix this.

Predator: Concrete Jungle was fun. You should track that down.

Emperor Smeat

07-18-2014, 06:10 PM

Today's News:
1) Some QuakeCon news:

Doom 4 was officially revealed during QuakeCon 2014 with some details including the game's name being simply Doom and will act as a reboot of the series.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/doom-4-revealed-quakecon-simply-doom
Both Xbox Live and Steam are currently holding a QuakeCon-themed sale from now until July 20th with several Bethesda published and developed games on sale.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/quakecon-sales-begin-on-steam-and-xbox-live/

2) Google announces a big change for their app store with developers who offer free-to-play games can no longer label their games as "free" in the store if they contain a micro-transaction system. The new change will only cover Europe for now and was done as a result of a recent ruling from the European Commission.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/google-wont-allow-games-with-in-app-purchases-to-c/1100-4962/

3) Update to Xbox Entertainment Studios being shut down as Microsoft states the closure won't affect Remedy Entertainment's Quantum Break nor Halo Nightfall and the Halo tv series.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-killing-its-original-programming-won-t-affect-quantum-break-278326.phtml

4) According to the NDP's June report, the PS4 once again was the top selling console of the month (Xbox One as #2) while Watch Dogs was the top selling game (Mario Kart 8 as #2).
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/june-npd-xbox-one-doubles-sales-but-ps4-still-on-top/

Emperor Smeat

07-19-2014, 09:44 PM

Harmonix is considering the idea of reviving the Rock Band series in the near future according to a recent survey sent.

At the top of the questionnaire, the Massachusetts-based studio, says, the feedback will be “hugely helpful for us at Harmonix as we plan for the future.” Such feedback would be in regard to how frequent gamers play Rock Band and its DLC offerings in addition to the number of instruments owned and which last-gen platforms they were played on.

The survey’s final question asked fans to rank their excitement for 5 possible options Harmonix could take the franchise next. In no particular order, the developer polled fans on a new Rock Band game for Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U or if they would want upgraded versions of existing instruments for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. A return to DLC is also an option, gaging interest in a sale of the existing songs or brand new tracks to jam out to.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/official-rock-band-survey-suggests-harmonix-getting-back-groove
Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HMXRockBandSurvey

Fignuts

07-20-2014, 01:26 AM

If the DLC I already have doesn't transfer over, it would suck pretty hard.

Disturbed316

07-20-2014, 02:25 AM

I wonder how they will work out the cross gen transfer of dlc, if any. I would be more interested in a new one if I could do that.

Kalyx triaD

07-20-2014, 05:14 AM

Just a few days ago I had Twitter binge talking about a potential "Rock Band 4ever" game for next-gen. Coincidence, but a good one.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>To finish off my Rock Band tirade, I'll riff about a hypothetical next-gen Rock Band. Let's call it "Rock Band 4ever", or <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a></p>— Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488063293454827521">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>In <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a>, all past DLC would transfer over. Instant library of over a 1000 tracks. Lots of deals would have to re-made, though...</p>— Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488063632329023488">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Did I say over a 1000? Forgive me, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Harmonix?src=hash">#Harmonix</a>, I forgot you had the greatest DLC program ever. More like THOUSANDS of tracks! Plural.</p>— Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488063935971475457">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>There would have to be new instruments made for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a> for next gen. The big change would be console neutral instruments.</p>— Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488064281368608768">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Buy one guitar, drums, keyboard, and it will work on both Xbox One and PS4. The mic can't, though, due to different sound codecs I imagine.</p>— Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488064642301042688">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The return of Rhythm Guitar/Lead Guitar distinction, as well as Bass. So three guitar players can jam. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a></p>— Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488065367198433282">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm done. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BringBackRockBand?src=hash">#BringBackRockBand</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a></p>— Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488065873719361537">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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RoXer

07-21-2014, 11:58 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy 50th birthday, Ryu! <a href="http://t.co/zkhy9BYAJy">pic.twitter.com/zkhy9BYAJy</a></p>— Matthew Green (@PressTheButtons) <a href="https://twitter.com/PressTheButtons/statuses/491238152540270593">July 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Drakul

07-21-2014, 01:10 PM

Happy Birthday, Ryu. Now, please retire. Immediately.

Kalyx triaD

07-21-2014, 02:36 PM

This is why you never make a birth year for game characters. Just month and date. Team Ninja learned this the hard way.

Drakul

07-21-2014, 02:59 PM

I've always looked at birth years for characters that live in a time bubble like Ryu as changing each year. So, he was 27 in SFII and he still is. It's just rather than 1964, he was born in 1987. Next year, he'll still be 27 but his birth year will be 1988 and so on.

Kalyx triaD

07-21-2014, 03:14 PM

Seems tedious, just avoid years altogether.

Emperor Smeat

07-21-2014, 05:54 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Naughty Dog related news:
Naughty Dog hinted at the possibility of an Uncharted Trilogy set or the PS4 being made once they are finished with all their current projects.
http://www.destructoid.com/naughty-dog-wants-1080p-60fps-for-uncharted-4-278420.phtml
The sequel to The Last of Us was revealed to be in the very early stage of development with several ideas being considered at the moment.
http://www.destructoid.com/rest-of-us-not-considering-last-of-us-2-would-be-a-disservice-to-ourselves-and-our-fans--278418.phtml

2) Bethesda states more announcements and details regarding the reboot of Doom won't be arriving until next year with the trailer shown during QuakeCon not being considered as its official debut.
http://www.destructoid.com/don-t-expect-to-see-any-doom-until-2015-278400.phtml

3) More bad news for Crytek as the studio's lead graphics engineer has recently left the company to join id Software to work on the reboot of Doom.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/crytek-lead-graphics-engineer-leaves-for-id-softwares-doom-team/

4) A new IP teased to be a Minecraft-inspired sandbox type game is currently in development at Maxis studio based on recent job postings.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/maxis-job-listing-suggests-a-new-sandbox-style-ip-is-in-development/

Sepholio

07-21-2014, 06:01 PM

Sim minecraft. Sweet.

ClockShot

07-21-2014, 07:45 PM

Playstation Network is shut down right now.

Hmmmmmmmmmm?

Fignuts

07-22-2014, 01:31 AM

WHy is the new Doom a reboot again?

Doom 3 was great. Fantastic even.

SlickyTrickyDamon

07-22-2014, 02:21 AM

When was it rebooted? Doom 3 is a sequel isn't it?

Fignuts

07-22-2014, 02:31 AM

Doom 3 is a reboot.

ClockShot

07-22-2014, 08:37 AM

Marty O'Donnell wins his wrongful termination lawsuit against Bungie. Walks away with $95k.

Not much, but you don't hear the average joe winning against a big business these days.

Kalyx triaD

07-22-2014, 01:59 PM

I wouldn't call him average but he deserved that win.

Drakul

07-22-2014, 05:19 PM

Bought MvC Origins as it was 50% off. Controls don't seem to respond to move inputs all the time and Onslaught is utter garbage. I'm not even angry about it. It's just...urgh:nono:. He's like the kid that always had to have a magic way out of any situation he didn't like when you roleplayed a fight as a child.
Got to a point where I just did not care if I won or lost. Kinda wish I could get a refund. I was wondering why it's XBLA rating was so low. It's like ★★★ at most, I think.

Emperor Smeat

07-22-2014, 06:00 PM

Today's News:
1) EA announces several game delays with Battlefield Hardline delayed till early 2015 and Dragon Age Inquisition delayed till November 18th. Hardline's delay was due to recent feedback from the game's beta while Inquisition's delay was due to Bioware needing more time.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/battlefield-hardline-delayed-into-2015-dragon-agai/1100-4966/

2) Sales & Freebies:

Newest Humble Bundle was revealed to be a Square Enix themed bundle with 16 games available and three tiers to choose from.
http://www.destructoid.com/snag-a-whole-lot-of-square-enix-games-for-cheap-in-the-new-humble-bundle-278468.phtml
Sony revealed the lineup of games for this year's Playstation Store PLAY promotion with the usual extra discounts for PS+ members and credit back for purchasing multiple games.
http://www.destructoid.com/this-year-s-playstation-store-play-lineup-is-solid-278465.phtml
For those interested, Kemco is currently giving away RPG game Band of Monsters for free on mobile devices as part of the celebrations for Machine Knight's recent mobile success.
http://www.destructoid.com/go-ahead-and-pick-up-kemco-s-rpg-band-of-monsters-for-free-278443.phtml

3) Riot Games announces starting today they will doing a wave of bannings for League of Legends with punishments ranging between 14 days to permanent. The official reason given was due to the studio wanting to get rid of all of the "extreme" troublemakers within the game's community.
http://www.destructoid.com/toxic-league-of-legends-players-facing-permanent-bans-278431.phtml

4) Newest firmware update for the Wii U includes support for controllers for navigating the eShop and a System Transfer option for moving data between Wii U consoles.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/wii-u-system-update-5-1-0-now-live-adds-system-transfer-option/

Fignuts

07-23-2014, 01:20 AM

Kalyx triaD

07-23-2014, 01:53 AM

What if you already seen their ending?

Drakul

07-23-2014, 04:24 AM

I was thinking a projectile heavy character would be easier but any character combination should be usable. I know the old cheat game devs did with arcade games, making the boss unfairly hard so you'd pay up to keep trying because you're so close to beating the game.
I might have done a little better if the inputs worked. Down to forward and punch should do move X so I do it but my guy decides he'd rather just ignore the down to forward bit and do the standard punch instead.

Why did they never put the SFA games on the 360?

Kalyx triaD

07-23-2014, 04:37 AM

Capcom appears to not give a shit about the Alpha series since the last update was on PSP (lol) and it was only ported to PSN without any bells and whistles.

Drakul

07-23-2014, 04:46 AM

I had heard it was on PSN. They probably should have put them on XBLA when SF was really surging in popularity again. It's since died down, I feel. The opportunity has passed.

Kalyx triaD

07-23-2014, 05:30 AM

Well then it would have been "over saturation" and "milking". Besides, if it wasn't gonna get the Online Edition treatment there's not much loss anyway.

Drakul

07-23-2014, 05:46 AM

I'd rather have had SFA than SF3.

Kalyx triaD

07-23-2014, 12:54 PM

SF3 had more 'street cred', I guess.

Emperor Smeat

07-23-2014, 05:49 PM

Today's News:
1) The producer of Crysis 3 and Ryse: Son of Rome, Mike Read, has recently left Crytek UK with him hinting it was due to internal issues at the studio.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/crysis-3-and-ryse-son-of-rome-producer-parts-ways-with-crytek/

2) According to supposed leaks, Valve has recently revised the Steam Controller with the main change being the removal of the d-pad in favor of a traditional thumbstick.
http://www.destructoid.com/the-steam-controller-looks-different-again-278536.phtml

3) Microsoft states the monthly Xbox One updates will continue at least till October with the ability to pre-order digital games and improvements to both install and download times teased to be arriving soon.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-has-xbox-one-updates-planned-through-october-278531.phtml

4) Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris' release date was revealed to be December 9 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/lara-croft-and-the-temple-of-osiris-launching-on-pc-ps4-xbox-one-december-9/

Drakul

07-24-2014, 04:32 AM

The hell is this? :wtf:

A bunch of kids, Sailor Moon and Superman ride ice cream to defeat Nazi Broccoli Hitler. Saw it on the Wii U eShop.

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Seems pretty suspicious that two of the characters use real ice cream products, both by Walls.

One rides a Twister.
http://www.ittakesawoman.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/large_twister.jpg

Another rides a Funny Feet.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vkbveu2GIYE/Un1wJzNDntI/AAAAAAAAFIc/wM17RgDVeV8/s320/walls+funny+feet+ice+creams+80s.tif

Kalyx triaD

07-24-2014, 02:37 PM

Not suspicious, product placement.

thecc

07-24-2014, 03:00 PM

SF3 had more 'street cred', I guess. and it's a much superior game.

Drakul

07-24-2014, 03:39 PM

Not suspicious, product placement.

If it's product placement, I wonder why they haven't straight out said the product or company names.

Drakul

07-24-2014, 03:57 PM

Bought Destroy All Humans for the 360 because it was on sale, I liked the original and I'm an idiot. Terrible modeling, terrible graphics, terrible animation, dialogue audio randomly decides when it will and will not work and destroyed buildings collapse in a preset animation yet the air vents on the roof stay floating in the air for 5 seconds before just vanishing.

Kalyx triaD

07-24-2014, 04:45 PM

Stop buying shit because it's on sale.

Or at least look up a Let's Play or something.

Drakul

07-24-2014, 04:50 PM

It's a sickness!!

Emperor Smeat

07-24-2014, 06:22 PM

Today's News:
1) Sony has agreed to an early legal settlement regarding the 2011 PSN hacking class-action lawsuit with the overall amount at $15 million worth in free games and services although claims would be treated as a "first come, first served" type basis.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/sony-proposes-settlement-over-2011s-psn-hack/1100-4967/
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-agrees-to-preliminary-settlement-over-2011-data-breach-278570.phtml

2) GoG.com announces they launched Linux gaming support earlier than planned with around 50 games currently available for sale for Linux users.
http://www.destructoid.com/gog-com-now-supports-linux-with-new-and-old-games-alike-278582.phtml

3) Double Fine studio announces they will be expanding their publishing services to help out more indie studios in the near future.
http://www.destructoid.com/double-fine-embarks-on-new-publishing-venture-278560.phtml

4) Respawn Entertainment states the next update for Titanfall (Update #5) will include a new "Black Market" in-game currency system for purchases while also stressing they have no plans of ever including a real currency system.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/titanfall-getting-a-black-market-and-in-game-currency-frontiers-edge-release-date-announced/

Emperor Smeat

07-25-2014, 06:16 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to the PSN hacking settlement news as the amount was revealed to be actually around $17.75 million with the breakdown of $6 million available to all PSN users who didn't take advantage of the Welcome Back program, $4 million available for those who did, and the rest split between other areas. The claims process itself won't start until May 2015 at the earliest.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/us-district-court-approves-multi-million-dollar-settlement-2011-psn-breach-lawsuit

2) Bioware recently released a teaser trailer for a new game they will be revealing during next month's Gamescom.
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/biowares-teasing-some-creepy-new-game/2300-9265/
http://www.destructoid.com/bioware-s-nightmare-teaser-trailer-is-unexpected-278631.phtml

3) Update to Crytek's money woes news as the company claims their money problems was only a "transitional phase" and have recently secured new funds to pay both the staff and projects in development.
http://www.destructoid.com/crytek-insists-it-s-okay-has-secured-capital-amid-allegations-of-trouble-paying-staff-278640.phtml

4) Update to Google buying Twitch for around $1 billion news as the deal was made official today with the Youtube division to be in charge of the service.
http://www.destructoid.com/google-buys-twitch-for-a-billion-bucks-278598.phtml
http://venturebeat.com/2014/07/24/googles-1b-purchase-of-twitch-confirmed-joins-youtube-for-new-video-empire/

Emperor Smeat

07-26-2014, 06:24 PM

Namcon had several Tekken related news during Comic Con.

The first involves Tekken 7 with this game being the final in the Mishima saga. The trailer released was revealed to be an extended version of the one shown during EVO 2014.

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The other involves Tekken X Street Fighter with the good news being the game is still in development and the bad news being its not coming out any time soon. According to Tekken's producer, the main reason for its delay is due to other games having higher development priority and Namco has yet to decide on an official schedule for its development and release.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/tekken-7-trailer-promises-end-mishima-saga-tekken-x-street-fighter-hasnt-been-canceled

Fignuts

07-27-2014, 01:28 AM

Like where the story is going this time. Last one was terrible.

Sepholio

07-27-2014, 02:00 AM

Wow, that tear that Heihachi shed was kind of a haunting moment.

Kalyx triaD

07-27-2014, 02:19 AM

Interesting gameplay hints, but we'll see if it's enough to get us playing again. The wake-up system consideration is a good start.

Sepholio

07-27-2014, 02:28 AM

Gamestop is running a promo starting today for the The Last of Us: Remastered. If you trade in the ps3 original version you get 50% off the ps4 version, knocking it down to $25.

Gonna do this now. Never got the DLC for the PS3 version because I moved on to the PS4 for the most part by the time it came out. Considering that comes with the PS4 version, this is now a good deal for me.

Kalyx triaD

07-27-2014, 04:41 AM

Kalyx triaD

07-27-2014, 05:19 PM

Emperor Smeat

07-28-2014, 06:32 PM

Today's News:
1) Capcom is considering speeding up development time for games from their major series with the goal of at least 1.5 years.
http://www.destructoid.com/capcom-wants-to-lower-development-cycles-to-1-5-years-for-major-sequels-278738.phtml

2) Microsoft revealed the free games for August's Games With Gold promotion will be Crimson Dragon, Strike Suit Zero, Motorcross Madness, and Dishonored.
http://www.destructoid.com/august-games-with-gold-dishonored-crimson-dragon-more-278728.phtml

3) Gamestop announces they will offer credit services in the near future with the new card to be tied into their PowerUp Rewards program and would have an interest rate of 27%.
http://www.destructoid.com/gamestop-to-roll-out-a-credit-card-with-a-really-high-interest-rate-278712.phtml

4) Bioware revealed some early details for Mass Effect 4 with the game to focus more on exploration and an updated version of the Mako vehicle.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/mako-vehicle-to-return-in-the-next-mass-effect/

Fignuts

07-29-2014, 01:04 AM

Emperor Smeat

07-29-2014, 06:01 PM

Today's News:
1) EA announces a new subscription-based program called EA Access with some details including access to a select number of games per month, ability to play pre-released games in some form, and a 10% discount on EA digital purchases. The program was revealed to cost $5 per month with a $30 per year option and currently exclusive to the Xbox One.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/ea-offering-5mo-subscription-service-xbox-one-owners
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/07/29/ea-announces-access-subscription-program-for-catalog-games-discounts-early-play-time.aspx

2) Blizzard announces Diablo III: Ultimate Edition will support cross-platform save importing including the ability to import saves from the Xbox 360 to PS4 version and PS3 to Xbox One version.
http://www.destructoid.com/diablo-iii-ultimate-evil-edition-will-allow-cross-platform-save-imports-278811.phtml

3) Some Bravely Default related news:

Square Enix revealed Bravely Default has sold around 1 million copies so far with the majority of sales coming from the US and Europe.
http://www.destructoid.com/it-looks-like-bravely-default-sold-one-million-copies-278716.phtml
Jump magazine revealed some new details for Bravely Second in regards to a couple of jobs and characters in the game.
http://www.destructoid.com/additional-details-on-bravely-second-straight-from-square-enix-278735.phtml

Sepholio

07-29-2014, 06:04 PM

Very happy about the Mass Effect news. Always lamented the lack of exploration in Mass Effect after the first one.

Also, the Mako never controlled anywhere near as badly as some people made it out to be. In fact, I found it fun to use most of the time.

I completely agree. I really missed the exploration aspect, thought it added an awesome layer of intrigue to the game. Also, I always felt that the Mako controlled fine. It's a space exploration vehicle of a tank style; it's not a freaking sports car.

Sepholio

07-29-2014, 06:07 PM

If only Blizzard would allow PC saves to be ported to console. I have quite a few friends who play this on console instead but I'm not giving up 2 years of grinding and starting over. Stupid mistake on their part really.

I'm wondering how much $ MS ponied up for that EA exclusivity deal. I might give it a try for a month or 2 though, just to test the quality.

DaveBrawl

07-30-2014, 08:33 AM

I hope EA is using a similar system for Dragon Age, from what I understand as of now they are using a system that lets you pick your choices for any decisions you made in past games. I have no idea what decisions I made in DA2 at this point for many of the choices and I never even met Fenris, which really sucked for the battle with the Arishok.

drave

07-30-2014, 08:44 AM

I will start anew in Inquisition or whatever.

Played the DAII demo and decided not to pick up the game. Watched the story via youtube and didn't feel as if I missed much.

DaveBrawl

07-30-2014, 09:18 AM

Yeah the demo is what kept me from playing it for so long. I bought it on the cheap because I kept hearing how good it was, and kept it on my shelf for a long time because the demo, which is the opening tutorial, was pretty boring. After the first hour or so worth of game time, when you finally make it into town, it starts to pick up and ends up pretty compelling, but that first section is just no bueno.

alvarado52

07-30-2014, 11:17 AM

DaveBrawl

07-30-2014, 11:39 AM

Well that makes me feel better about the new system, also it's not going to be Hawke again anyway so it's not like it's Mass Effect with the same character and look carrying over.

DaveBrawl

07-30-2014, 11:42 AM

Although I did like how my ME Shepard ended up looking like a young Chuck Norris in ME3 with the graphics updating each game. Wasn't conceived that way when I made him in ME1.

Emperor Smeat

07-30-2014, 06:04 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to the recent EA Access news as Sony stated they are not a supporter of EA's new program nor have any desire to negotiate to make it available for their platforms.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/sonys-not-a-huge-fan-of-ea-access/1100-4974/

2) Crytek has recently sold the rights to the Homfront series to their publisher Deep Silver with Deep Silver Dambuster Studios taking over as the new developer for Homefront: The Revolition.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/crytek-sells-homefront-to-deep-silver/1100-4975/

3) Sony revealed the list of free games available for August's PS+ offerings which include Fez (all platforms), Crysis 3 (PS3 only), and Dragon's Crown (PS3, Vita).
http://www.destructoid.com/dragon-s-crown-fez-headline-ps-plus-next-month-278855.phtml

4) Nintendo fiscal quarter report revealed the company saw a $97 million loss for the quarter with slow 3DS sales as the main reason. In terms of software sales, Mario Kart 8 was the best selling game at 2.8 million copies or around over 50% of all games released by Nintendo.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/mario-kart-8-helped-raise-wii-u-sales-but-nintendo-still-saw-a-97-2m-loss-this-quarter/

Fignuts

07-31-2014, 12:46 AM

Damn, wish Fez would have been on Games for Gold. I've heard great things.

Destor

07-31-2014, 12:50 AM

Damn, wish Fez would have been on Games for Gold. I've heard great things.I downloaded it n Xbox Live (only because at the time it wasnt available on PSN [and there were no plans to port it]) and its great. Worth your time if you like puzzle platformers.

Emperor Smeat

07-31-2014, 06:19 PM

Today's News:
1) Nintendo announces a Hyrule Warriors themed Nintendo Direct episode will occur on August 4th for North America and August 5th for Europe and Japan.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/prepare-yourselves-late-night-side-quest-nintendo-announces-hyrule-warriors-direct-monday-night

2) Konami announces they will be livestreaming new gameplay footage and details for Metal Gear Solid V at next month's Gamescom event.
http://www.destructoid.com/konami-livestreaming-new-metal-gear-solid-v-gameplay-at-gamescom-278910.phtml

3) Sony announces the open beta for Playstation Now has started today with the price of 4 Hour rentals lowered since the closed beta and the possibility for a subscription-based plan to be included in the near future.
http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-now-open-beta-on-ps4-is-it-working-for-you--278886.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-now-might-offer-a-subscription-plan-in-the-future-278901.phtml

4) Assassin's Creed: Rogue is currently rumored to be this year's Assassin's Creed game meant for the PS3 and Xbox 360 based on a recent retailer leak.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/assassins-creed-rogue-listed-by-retailer-for-xbox-360-and-ps3/

Raven Reaper

07-31-2014, 08:44 PM

Very happy about the Mass Effect news. Always lamented the lack of exploration in Mass Effect after the first one.

Also, the Mako never controlled anywhere near as badly as some people made it out to be. In fact, I found it fun to use most of the time.

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7:32 best part!

One game...to rule them all!

Kalyx triaD

07-31-2014, 10:23 PM

Sony's looking silly rejecting an arguably better subscription service right before showing off a busted one.

Sepholio

08-01-2014, 01:26 AM

I checked out PS Now a little while ago. I promptly laughed and exited that part of the store. They will have to change that pricing significantly or just go ahead and write that shit up as a lost cause.

Emperor Smeat

08-01-2014, 06:02 PM

Today's News:
1) Gearbox currently requesting to be dropped from the recent class action lawsuit regarding Aliens Colonial Marines while blaming Sega for the problems with the game's development and misleading press demos.
http://www.destructoid.com/gearbox-thinks-it-should-be-dropped-from-the-aliens-colonial-marines-lawsuit-278952.phtml

2) Some Gamescom related news:

Microsoft is planning on several "big reveals" during next month's Gamescom expo.
http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-has-big-reveals-planned-for-its-trip-to-gamescom-278974.phtml
Nintendo's lineup of games for Gamescom was revealed to be basically their lineup from June's E3 expo.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-s-gamescom-lineup-is-more-of-the-same-great-stuff-278976.phtml

3) Two long-time members of Naughty Dog have recently left the studio to join Infinity Ward.
http://www.destructoid.com/called-to-duty-two-naughty-dog-designers-join-infinity-ward-278977.phtml

Emperor Smeat

08-04-2014, 06:10 PM

Today's News:
1) The head of Nintendo's Indie program department, Dan Adelman, announces he has recently left the company.
http://kotaku.com/nintendos-indie-champion-leaves-after-nine-years-1615413692

2) The recent Bioshock teaser from 2K was revealed today to be for a mobile version of the game and arrives later this summer.
http://www.destructoid.com/that-bioshock-teaser-was-an-ios-port-and-it-plays-well-sort-of--279025.phtml

3) Update to the recent EA Access news as EA states their new service does not require a Xbox Live Gold account to be needed outside of online multiplayer.
http://www.destructoid.com/just-fyi-ea-access-doesn-t-require-xbox-live-gold-279072.phtml

4) For those that play Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar, Mythic Entertainment announces they will be pulling all support for the game by the end of this month. It will be the studio's final job before officially shutting down.
http://www.destructoid.com/another-ea-closure-this-is-ultima-forever-s-final-month-278979.phtml

ClockShot

08-05-2014, 04:03 PM

The rumored Assassins' Creed title for PS3/X360 is confirmed. Called Assassins' Creed: Rogue.

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And ya know what, I think it looks like a better game than Unity right now.

alvarado52

08-05-2014, 04:38 PM

Aaaaand Evolve is delayed to 2015. I went from having way too many games to play in October to absolutely none.

drave

08-05-2014, 05:16 PM

Destiny should last well past October :D

drave

08-05-2014, 05:16 PM

And DIII: Reaper of Souls too!

Emperor Smeat

08-05-2014, 05:52 PM

Today's News:
1) Capcom announces they are remaking the original Resident Evil again with the new remake to arrive in early 2015 for the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, and Xbox One.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/capcoms-remaking-resident-evil-again/1100-4978/
http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-what-the-resident-evil-remake-looks-in-hd-279123.phtml

2) SALES - Microsoft announced several sales for this week on the Xbox Marketplace with the usual weekly Deals With Gold sale, a special Capcom themed sale with discounts ranging between 50-75% off, and several digital Xbox One games getting a $10 price cut.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-are-joined-by-xbox-one-game-price-cuts-capcom-sale/

3) Epic Games announces they have recently purchased Pitbull Studio, developer of Silent Hill: Downpour and Gears of War: Judgment, and will be getting renamed as Epic Games UK.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/epic-games-gains-pitbull-studio-renames-epic-games-uk/

drave

08-06-2014, 06:54 AM

Still gonna be cool.

alvarado52

08-06-2014, 01:56 PM

I personally loved the 02 RE remake, that shit was scary from Lisa Trevor to Crimson Heads

Emperor Smeat

08-06-2014, 06:29 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Square Enix related news:

One of Square Enix's Tokyo offices was recently raided by Japanese police as part of an on-going lawsuit regarding claims of mass copyright infringement done by the company.
http://www.destructoid.com/cops-raided-square-enix-after-criminal-lawsuit-from-snk-279201.phtml
Square Enix announces Sleeping Dogs will be getting the remake treatment for the Xbox One and PS4 with October 14th as its release date.
http://www.destructoid.com/sleeping-dogs-will-also-be-re-released-on-new-consoles-279185.phtml
Square Enix currently holding a sale on PSN with several of their classic games on sale and prices ranging between $5 to $10.
http://www.destructoid.com/huge-playstation-store-sale-highlights-square-enix-and-atlus-games-279165.phtml

2) Sony announces they have dropped all support for their Playstation Mobile service on Android devices.
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-is-killing-off-playstation-mobile-on-android-279177.phtml

3) Freebies:

EA reveals Wing Commander III will be the next game available for free for Origin owners as part of their On the House promotion.
http://www.destructoid.com/wing-commander-iii-is-free-on-origin-279144.phtml
For those interested, The Expendabros is currently available for free on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/312990/

Disturbed316

08-07-2014, 03:24 AM

Too many remakes for my liking. If I wanted to play them, I would have by now.

Sepholio

08-07-2014, 03:50 AM

Obligatory FF7 Remake NAO PLZ comment.

drave

08-07-2014, 05:58 AM

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-is-why-square-enix-isn-t-creating-a-final-fantasy-vii-hd-remake-right-now/1100-6417804/

Why they aren't making a remake right now....

Sepholio

08-07-2014, 08:56 AM

STFU Drave.

Also one of those 'industry insiders' who like right 95% of the time with his predictions/rumors said shortly after that article that the remake was happening and was going to be ps4 exclusive. Apparently coming as soon as next year with it supposedly being unveiled at E32015. I saw this reported on destructoid, n4g, neogaf, and several other sites.

I hope this isn't one of the 5% times he is completely off base or I might stab someone.

drave

08-07-2014, 09:20 AM

NO YOU!

I really want this game to be remade. I would purchase a PS4 for it if it is exclusive.

Also, some focker thought it necessary to open a lawsuit against Sony for Killzone not rendering native 1080p in multiplayer. Seriously.... litigious fuckheads are going to ruin gaming.

Emperor Smeat

08-07-2014, 06:16 PM

Today's News:
1) Twitch announced several new policy changes with the biggest being a Youtube-like content id system for music found in streams. At the moment only archived streams are affected and 30 minute blocks being muted as punishment.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/twitch-implements-controversial-new-policy-changes/1100-4982
http://www.destructoid.com/twitch-is-changing-its-approach-to-video-archives-279202.phtml

2) Crytek states Deep Silver did not get the rights to the Timesplitters series as part of their purchase of Crytek UK (formerly Free Radical studio).
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/timesplitters-ip-not-part-of-deep-silvers-acquisition-of-crytek-uk/

3) Valve's Source 2 engine is currently rumored to have been released to the public based on the recently released public toolkit for DOTA 2. At the moment, it hasn't been confirmed if its the whole engine or just a portion with the rest arriving at a later date.
http://www.destructoid.com/valve-releases-dota-2-mod-tools-and-possibly-source-2-or-parts-of-it--279261.phtml

4) Bioware reveals the project director for the Mass Effect series, Casey Hudson, has recently left the company.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/mass-effect-series-project-director-casey-hudson-departs-bioware/

alvarado52

08-07-2014, 06:20 PM

Casey Hudson has left Bioware.

Huge blow that will be felt through every single one of their big franchises.

Cool King

08-07-2014, 09:31 PM

2) Crytek states Deep Silver did not get the rights to the Timesplitters series as part of their purchase of Crytek UK (formerly Free Radical studio).
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/timesplitters-ip-not-part-of-deep-silvers-acquisition-of-crytek-uk/

Urgh.

I'm sure I'll be in the cold cold ground by the time a new TimeSplitters game is made.

Cool King

08-07-2014, 09:32 PM

Why don't they just sell it? If they put the rights up for sale, there will most likely be a company willing to buy it and create the games.

Why have the rights to the game, when you're not going to do anything with it, apart from tell the people who want a new game "We like TimeSplitters too!".

drave

08-08-2014, 09:47 AM

Never understood the ME3 ending hate.... really don't still.

DaveBrawl

08-08-2014, 10:08 AM

Me neither, maybe it's because I never beat it until after the patch came out, but it seemed pretty solid.

drave

08-08-2014, 10:12 AM

I did pre and post patch and still don't get the bitchfest. Guess everyone wanted their "happily ever after" ending or something.

The story climaxed well and the ending(s) made perfect sense. Maybe some could not wrap their minds around the philanthropic topic that is the creation/destruction of life, etc.

DaveBrawl

08-08-2014, 10:25 AM

Well if you mined enough materials/edited your save so you had enough like I did, you sort of got a happy ending. They weren't all together, but everyone lived...except the Dr. as I did not make the right choices on that one.

drave

08-08-2014, 10:59 AM

I explored absolutely every single thing I could. I love the world, the lore, story, etc. First play through though, I lost a few people, no big deal, that happens in most every game.

Dunno, but game snobs can fuck right off this generation with the whole "The ending isn't what I/WE wanted, it isn't 1080p 60fps --> GTFO" crap. Some people are rotten.

DaveBrawl

08-08-2014, 11:29 AM

Very true. I know I lost a couple, was way to happy to kill off Kaidan in exchange for Ashley/the love of my Chuck Norris doppelgangers life. Never could get into the mining and exploring stuff though. Was initially dreading doing all of the sidequests, but I grew to love the story so much I ate most of them up.

Don't really get the whole mandatory 1080p, 60fps stuff. As long as the picture isn't really grainy or most importantly laggy I'm fine with it.

DaveBrawl

08-08-2014, 11:31 AM

Also didn't hurt that the Captain had the same name as me and he died like a hero.

drave

08-08-2014, 11:47 AM

Nice.

I was a complete asshole my 1st play through. Killed, intimidated, told as many people to fuck off as possible.

Bring out ME4 already!

drave

08-08-2014, 12:02 PM

What about movies and what not that end with "open ended" endings?

Sepholio

08-08-2014, 12:31 PM

Fuck Ashley, I romanced Liara so my Shep could claim he shagged some hot alien strange.

DaveBrawl

08-08-2014, 01:17 PM

Fuck Ashley

He did.

Emperor Smeat

08-08-2014, 06:01 PM

Today's News:
1) Sierra studios is currently rumored to be getting revived with the official announcement to occur at next week's Gamescom.
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/wait-sierras-coming-back/2300-9309/
http://www.destructoid.com/sierra-s-making-a-comeback-and-signs-point-to-king-s-quest-and-geometry-wars-279311.phtml

2) Twitch announces they have tweaked some of their new policy changes based on feedback with the 2 hour archive limit for videos dropped and an appeal system to be added for videos that get flagged.
http://www.destructoid.com/twitch-removes-time-limit-for-highlights-adds-appeal-system-for-videos-on-demand-279322.phtml

3) Developer Nexon studio revealed they have recently partnered up with Valve for the development of a new Counter Strike game called Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies. The game arrives later this year and will be a free-to-play game for Steam.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/valve-and-nexon-teaming-bring-new-counter-strike-title-steamit-has-zombies-it

Emperor Smeat

08-11-2014, 06:00 PM

Today's News:
1) The boss of Mistwalker studio and creator of the Final Fantasy series, Hironobu Sakaguchi, reveals he will be hosting a panel at PAX Prime later this month.
http://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-creator-hosting-a-panel-at-pax-prime-2014-279401.phtml

2) The developer of Remember Me, Dontnod studio, announces they have teamed up with Square Enix on the development of a new game called Life is Strange. Some early details include being an episodic game, a hand-drawn art style, and the ability to rewind time as a gameplay feature.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/remember-mes-developers-have-announced-a-new-game/1100-4985/
http://www.destructoid.com/remember-me-dev-teams-with-square-enix-for-life-is-strange-279396.phtml

3) DS Volition studio, developer of the Saints Row series, states they will be revealing an unannounced game during Pax Prime later this month.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/unannounced-game-from-saints-row-developer-to-be-revealed-at-pax-prime/

4) Several Darksiders series developers have recently left Crytek USA to form a new studio called Gunfire Games with one of their goals being the development of a new Darksiders game.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/former-darksiders-developers-leave-crytek-usa-form-gunfire-games

VSG

08-12-2014, 01:36 PM

Effing Rise of the Tomb Raider seems to be an XBone exclusive, at least for this year. Wasn't Square Enix moaning about low sales for the reboot when it was on all 3 platforms?

Sepholio

08-12-2014, 03:13 PM

Stupid decision by Square.

Sepholio

08-12-2014, 03:47 PM

Although I imagine 6 months later PS4 will get the remastered version, NOW IN GLORIOUS 1080P.

:shifty:

VSG

08-12-2014, 03:59 PM

Pretty shit about the new Tomb Raider being Xbox exclusive, especially when it was advertised as multi-platform and I fucking pre-ordered it on PS4.

Hopefully it's a timed release, but the whole situation feels shady and a kick in the balls to fans on PC and PS4.

So did your pre-order get cancelled? I see it is still up on places like Amazon for every platform.

Emperor Smeat

08-12-2014, 05:48 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to the return of Sierra studio news as Activision announces the studio will be in charge of reviving old franchises with Geometry Wars 3 and a new game in the King's Quest series currently in development.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/sierras-coming-back-with-kings-quest-geometry-wars/1100-4988/

2) Some Gamescom related news:
Highlights of Sony's Gamescom press conference included around 10 million PS4s have been sold since its launch, upcoming PS4 firmware update will allow co-op games to be playable online with just the host owning the game, and Until Dawn was revealed to be canceled for the PS3 in favor of the PS4.
http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-everything-that-happened-during-sony-s-2014-gamescom-conference-279494.phtml
Highlights of Microsoft's Gamescom press conference included Goat Simulator will be getting an Xbox One port, the ability to pre-order digital games will arrive next month, and the beta for Halo 5 Guardians will start on December 29th.
http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-everything-that-happened-during-microsoft-s-2014-gamescom-conference-279492.phtml