I think the fact that the strike has gone this long with little to no effect on the industry (from a consumer point of view) is a good indication that perhaps the union should reexamine their position.
In addition to localizing the game in both French and German languages, funding this campaign allows us to include multiclassing. This would offer players and companions alike the chance to branch their available skills over time, opening the way for more opportunities for the role-playing and customization that our fans deserve. Choice, as ever, is vital to the experience of role-playing games. By taking levels in multiple classes, your characters will be able to evolve in new and unique ways.
We're already working hard on Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. So far, we've been funding the game on the success of Pillars of Eternity. This has given us the freedom to start creating an amazing story – one that we're excited to share. With your support, we can make Pillars of Eternity II the best role-playing game it can possibly be.
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PoE is fantastic in all the ways a great RPG is: story, combat, music, etc. Just glancing at the fig page has me excited about the improvements in the sequel. Also, I really want that Old Nua head statue thingy.
@lawgamer: So...wait for the game to come out and watch the QL? I don't quite understand your demands; you're talking about 30 minute gameplay previews from developers as if that were common.
I am extremely grateful for what seems to be a unique gift regarding hype.
I'm able to be excited about a game without developing unreasonable expectations and/or getting angry when the game releases. It's amazing, I look forward to games like Christmas then I get my hands on them and play them and have fun.
The thing that confuses me about discussions on preorders is why anyone cares about what other people are preordering. For starters, day 1 and week 1 sales are becoming less important and business models are constantly shifting (see Hitman 2016). So I don't really buy the "rewarding bad behavior" argument.
I hardly ever preorder, but I do sometimes. And I don't do it for bonuses, I do it because I'm busy and some games I know I'm going to get and I don't need to wait for reviews. I like having that game waiting at my door on release day (with a little discount thanks to Amazon Prime). But yeah, I could not care less about what anyone else preorders. The fact that people get mad about what others preorder is just kind of silly to me.
Parasite Eve - I loved the first game...don't think I ever played the second. I think the mix of real time and turn based combat from the first is just begging to be given the Final Fantasy XV style combat treatment.
Shadows of the Damned - This game was awesome in every way, I mean Suda51 and Mikami teaming up for a heavy metal demon world adventure is just too perfect an idea. Great music, style, visuals, and fun to play. I'll never understand the lukewarm to negative response this game got. It's not perfect, and could definitely improve. Unfortunately I don't think we'll get a chance to see that happen.
No One Lives Forever - With good FPS campaigns back in style, now is the time to bring back one of the greats! These games are so slept on, but my god are they awesome. I've wanted another one of these for a long ass time...and no Contract J.A.C.K. does not count.
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