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#1 Posted by djou (396 posts) - 1 day, 7 hours ago

@chaser324: I guess I'm a bit more hopeful then? Although that begs the question of why isn't this a sci-fi MOBA since Dead Space was a space shooter. I would also say that Visceral is a good studio but Icefrog seems like the cult-of-personality type that defines a game whereas Visceral has ruined Dead Space and all those LoTR/Bond games were mediocre. Honestly, I'm more hopeful with the weird DC comics MOBA than this, but pointless to gossip until they actually have gameplay.

#2 Posted by djou (396 posts) - 1 day, 8 hours ago

@nictel said:

Why another fantasy MOBA? Why not a sci-fi or other variation? Add at least a bit of originality.

Totally agree, this seems like blatant bandwagon jumping. Part of the success of Dota is the goodwill that Valve has with its customers, the ease of use of Steam, and the involvement of Icefrog. This game has none of these, people hate Origin, EA, and who knows which studio will do this. Maybe if they put some twist of it, but right now everything about it smacks of a money grab.

#3 Edited by djou (396 posts) - 2 days, 3 hours ago

Polygon and GII just posted an article that includes the official statement about 4As working conditions. (link)

Really interesting and humbling read. Metro 2033 and LL are buggy as hell, but I'm glad I supported them. Would love to hear a dump truck interview with the game devs especially given how enthusiastic Patrick is about the game.

#4 Posted by djou (396 posts) - 2 days, 6 hours ago

This site is be no means the definitive source for these things, but I'd like to keep seeing the post. If anything it keeps the scroll on the main page moving along so I that there's activity during slow spots.

#5 Posted by djou (396 posts) - 4 days, 5 hours ago

SR3. You're going to want to play it before the hype begins on SR4. If that game is disappointing, then you'll lose motivation.

#6 Posted by djou (396 posts) - 4 days, 6 hours ago

I played 2033 on Ranger Hardcore using the Russian language track, totally worth it. The Metro games are crazy linear with some cringe worthy dialogue with poor English language delivery. The dramatic moments were completely deflated by the wooden delivery. I can't imagine playing in English, you can pretty much figure out what to do using common sense. There were a few times I got lost but I just switched the language track to figure out what it going on. I didn't have a problem with focusing on subtitles more than gameplay, although I played slow and stealthy so there wasn't much running and gunning to miss the dialogue.

#7 Posted by djou (396 posts) - 4 days, 8 hours ago

Graphics-wise, I would love to see better textures, less pop in, and less tearing.

AI-wise, higher quantity NPCs with more varied movement/ability. Too many "open-world" games are populated by hordes of mindless zombies that walk loops. They talk to blank walls and act as if disconnected from the world. When I stand in a crowd I want to feel like its a crowd of individuals.

Better weather and day/night cycles. Sometimes you get rain done well in a game, but what about other weather? Snow storms, windy days, a heat wave. The Watch Dogs devs talked a lot about creating a near future Chicago that is the windy city. That seems really cool if they can pull it off without glitches.

#8 Posted by djou (396 posts) - 4 days, 8 hours ago

One of my favorite things about GB is that is follows the passions of the crew. You can always tell when they are into a game during QLs and other content and when its just about showing the game or dicking around.

Brad is really into Dota right now, I'd rather see his content contribution be with something he's into. The DMC series is fun, but he seems miserable playing them. If its the right format, with some commentary for noobs and others who will stumble on the videos down the line, then I'd love to see a daily series at least for the Dota competition that's about to happen.

#9 Edited by djou (396 posts) - 5 days, 3 hours ago

@branthog: Agree. Thanks for this recommendation! This thing is so solidly built, I feel like I will never need another keyboard again.

#10 Edited by djou (396 posts) - 5 days, 4 hours ago

@seppli: I hope so, all those things you mention sound awful. Its bad enough that the damn controller may glow, I don't want my console to look like its prepping to beam up to the mothership. Although I'm the guy that puts a bit of tape over my router lights because I find them distracting. However, I think this video is a total fake, or controlled leak to start the buzz machine for Sony in advance of the Xbox announcement.

Use your keyboard!

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