@Paraka But Obsidian has been doing really well under Xbox umbrella, they are better than even actualy, and Arkane has just been working as usual.
Also, before buying Bethesda, they mosty were seeking for smaller studios(Obsidian, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games) and they gladly sold the companies to Microsoft, it was not a matter of greedy CEOs.
@Paraka 'Microsoft has a track record of not really utilizing their purchases"
And as usual, that "track record" boils down to just Rare -_- So far, Microsoft has actually been using well their purchases. As for modern Rare, Microsoft certainly forced them to make Kinect games for a while, but now they just choose not to use their old franchise and focus on new and original ips, after all, the majority of old members left the studio years ago, even when Xbox bought the studio, key people was already gone by that time.
A lot of prestigious studios are willing to sell themselves to Microsoft because all in all, they are currently a pretty good option.
@smithyo The actual problem seem to be that Embrace group actually has no that much money yet they do have too little sense. They are getting rid of studios because Saudi group wasn't willing to give her money.
I can't believe Nintendo added a lot of online features, yet they didn't add normal online co-op, like, wtf nintendo!?.
So far, I don't know what to think about the game, the new power ups and features seem to make the game even easier. Also, kinda disappointing you can only have one badget at the time, I think Yooka-layle let you have more than one.
I'm really unimpressed by the game, I think Indie games and Donkey kong country tropical freeze set up a new standar for the genre, let's hope Mario is able to catch up with them.
Most likely that leaked new Jet set radio game that hasn't been announced. But I hope they announce ports of IV, Strange Journey and V, C'mon! This is SMT anniversary and they have only announced persona games.
@Mana_Knight Well, Mario wonder is most likely going to be a better game and a safer bet, and you'll most likely find Sonic Superstars for a cheaper price in a sale a month later.
@JayJ I played them with a friend, and they basically were "Do your chores in one corner while I do mines in the other corner, and ocasionally we'll switch chores". Maybe with 3-4 players the game would be more fun, or if I could add a CPU.
@HeadPirate @mlt I mean, people are calling these type of games Vampire survivor likes nowadays, so I don't think anyone is using the word roguelike to recommend the game to someone.(Also, the game doesn't have random environments nor exploration)
Vampire survivor is very different to every other roguelike in the market, it's more an Arcade game with roguelite elements(permanent upgrades) where you fight hordes of enemies collecthing (free)lootboxes.
"A chaotic development does not end with one of the best games in the franchise"
Doom(2016) and Half life 2 say Hi. I hope people doesn't go easy on them because of "They made a fun game". Saying everything was/is fine is a pretty standard practice in this industry.
@theModestMouse So...What's the problem with "games" that aren't games not getting penalties for lacking things that games have? It would be like if someone reviewed a netflix app for the console, and then they complained about it not having enough gameplay. Visual novels aren't videogames, and that's ok.
It's nice to see the game having a good reception, I liked the new Battletoad, even if the game was far from perfect.
Thou, the score seem a little inflanted, almost every other website seem to be giving the game a 7-8. This game definitely doesnt look like Super mario/Rayman levels of quality, not even as something that could be better than Crash or Spyro.
The 3D one is better, FF IV has a very basic story, but the 3D models make the story more effective. The extra content is also great, and I liked to get stuff forc mapping the dungeons, it's overall a more fun game.
Also, the 3D one has a better logo, Golbez looks way cooler than Kain.
@UltimateOtaku91 It's not a matter of keeping their word, their signed a contract with Nintendo, they are legally obliged to release CoD on Nintendo consoles for 10 years.
@Manaphy2007 Bandai Namco has the rights of Baten kaitos and Xenosaga, as a matter of fact, Monolith didn't even developed Baten Kaito by themselves, they co-developed it along tri-Crescendo.
Monolith soft doesn't even like the ip that much, Xenosaga was always their favorite child.(And they have to ask Bandai Namco for permission to use the characters)
"Yes, Sakurai also wanted to use Nintendo's hottest accessory for a dual-analogue experience, but he notes that the device "increased the processor load by about 5%," which made compatibility impossible since Uprising was already "pushing the hardware to its limits"."
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Re: Poll: Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Is Out On Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
I'll wait to see if it's ported to PC.
Re: Embracer Group Reportedly Looking To Sell Borderlands Dev Gearbox Entertainment
@Paraka
But Obsidian has been doing really well under Xbox umbrella, they are better than even actualy, and Arkane has just been working as usual.
Also, before buying Bethesda, they mosty were seeking for smaller studios(Obsidian, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games) and they gladly sold the companies to Microsoft, it was not a matter of greedy CEOs.
Re: Embracer Group Reportedly Looking To Sell Borderlands Dev Gearbox Entertainment
@Paraka 'Microsoft has a track record of not really utilizing their purchases"
And as usual, that "track record" boils down to just Rare -_- So far, Microsoft has actually been using well their purchases. As for modern Rare, Microsoft certainly forced them to make Kinect games for a while, but now they just choose not to use their old franchise and focus on new and original ips, after all, the majority of old members left the studio years ago, even when Xbox bought the studio, key people was already gone by that time.
A lot of prestigious studios are willing to sell themselves to Microsoft because all in all, they are currently a pretty good option.
Re: Embracer Group Reportedly Looking To Sell Borderlands Dev Gearbox Entertainment
@JayJ @JayJ Embrace group is not to blame for the downfall of Gearbox, they literally only owned the studio for like 2 years XD
Re: Embracer Group Reportedly Looking To Sell Borderlands Dev Gearbox Entertainment
@smithyo The actual problem seem to be that Embrace group actually has no that much money yet they do have too little sense. They are getting rid of studios because Saudi group wasn't willing to give her money.
Re: Embracer Group Reportedly Looking To Sell Borderlands Dev Gearbox Entertainment
@DanijoEX-the-Pierrot I don't know how interested someone could be in buying the studio that released two flops back to back.
Re: Mario Kart Tour Will Receive No New Content After October's 'Battle Tour', Says Nintendo
Awwwww, no latinoamerican tracks? I wanted to race on third world contries.
Re: Nintendo Might Be Updating Its Smash Bros. amiibo Packaging
I think they are just trying to erase any proof of the existence of the Wii U.
Re: Nintendo's New Employee Retention Rate Is 98.8% In Japan
Okey, now someone have to share the retention rate of Gamefreak. 😈
According to a youtube video, Gamefreak didn't have a good average rating score in a page where employees rate companies.
Re: Saints Row & Red Faction Developer Volition Shuts Down After 30 Years
People blaming Embracing Group while forgetting Volition released two flops back to back.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Showcases Trio Of Brand New Power-Ups
I can't believe Nintendo added a lot of online features, yet they didn't add normal online co-op, like, wtf nintendo!?.
So far, I don't know what to think about the game, the new power ups and features seem to make the game even easier. Also, kinda disappointing you can only have one badget at the time, I think Yooka-layle let you have more than one.
I'm really unimpressed by the game, I think Indie games and Donkey kong country tropical freeze set up a new standar for the genre, let's hope Mario is able to catch up with them.
Re: Sega & Atlus Airing Special Broadcast At The Tokyo Game Show Next Month
Most likely that leaked new Jet set radio game that hasn't been announced. But I hope they announce ports of IV, Strange Journey and V, C'mon! This is SMT anniversary and they have only announced persona games.
Re: Sonic Superstars Locks In October Release, Right Before Super Mario Bros. Wonder
@Mana_Knight Well, Mario wonder is most likely going to be a better game and a safer bet, and you'll most likely find Sonic Superstars for a cheaper price in a sale a month later.
Re: Sonic Superstars Locks In October Release, Right Before Super Mario Bros. Wonder
It looks slow, I guess it was a change neccesary to make the game more playable in coop.
Re: Video: Konami's Most Exciting New Release Isn't Metal Gear Solid
So...It's overcooked but with guitar hero?
Re: Tales Of Symphonia Remastered Is Getting Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
I'm kinda happy for the crappyness of the remaster, that random dude that was making fun of us pc gamer must be crying.
Re: Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery Brings All Cases And A New Scooter Minigame To Switch
I played the first and second game, and I don't understand why some people seem to like these games so much.
I mean, they are okey, each game is around 1-hour-long(thou I found them kinda boring at times)
They are not games that left any sort of strong impression on me, even the humor in the games could be more described as mildly amusing.
Re: Review: Moving Out 2 - More Creative Couch-Throwing From Your Favourite F.A.R.T.s
@JayJ I played them with a friend, and they basically were "Do your chores in one corner while I do mines in the other corner, and ocasionally we'll switch chores". Maybe with 3-4 players the game would be more fun, or if I could add a CPU.
Re: Team Money Claims Victory In Splatoon 3's Priorities-Themed Splatfest
I'm from a third world country, so money was always the best option. Love or fame doesn't build house made out of laminas.
Re: Review: Moving Out 2 - More Creative Couch-Throwing From Your Favourite F.A.R.T.s
I could never get into this kind of games, they literally feel like a chore, even when I tried them with one friend.
Re: New Detective Pikachu Returns Trailer Is Full Of Mysteries, Pokémon Helpers And Coffee
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Re: Video: Red Dead Redemption Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Xbox 360)
I'd like to see a comparison between the switch version and the xbox 360 version but with the enhancements of the Xbox series x.
Re: Kickstarter Is Cracking Down On AI And Promoting Human Creativity
It's nice how they are handling this matter, instead of just banning AI.
Re: Vampire Survivors Has A Director's Cut But It Might Not Be Released
@HeadPirate @mlt
I mean, people are calling these type of games Vampire survivor likes nowadays, so I don't think anyone is using the word roguelike to recommend the game to someone.(Also, the game doesn't have random environments nor exploration)
Vampire survivor is very different to every other roguelike in the market, it's more an Arcade game with roguelite elements(permanent upgrades) where you fight hordes of enemies collecthing (free)lootboxes.
Re: Vampire Survivors Has A Director's Cut But It Might Not Be Released
@mlt mnmmm...I think Vampire survivor is technically not a Roguelike/Roguelite....
Re: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Pulled In Over 168 Million Viewers At The Box Office, Says Nintendo
It's always kinda sad to see mediocrity winning.
Re: Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption Logo Update Reignites Remaster Rumours
@Jokerwolf I guess the 80% of remasters are remakes then -_-
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Is Targeting A 2024 Release For The Switch Successor
So...The switch pro were the friends we made along the way?
Re: Metroid Dread Wasn't A "Chaotic" Project, Working With Nintendo Was "Game Changing", Says Dev
"A chaotic development does not end with one of the best games in the franchise"
Doom(2016) and Half life 2 say Hi. I hope people doesn't go easy on them because of "They made a fun game". Saying everything was/is fine is a pretty standard practice in this industry.
Re: Talking Point: Would A Third Wave Of Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Have Been Too Much?
Nah, by the end of wave 2 they had already turned almost every other beloved character into a mii costume.
Re: Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption Logo Update Reignites Remaster Rumours
@Jokerwolf I think remasters rarely use old engines, unless they are being partly emulated.
Re: Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption Logo Update Reignites Remaster Rumours
I hope it's not coming to Switch. that would mean the game would be be like the GTA trilogy.
Re: "We Have To Do This Now" - Sonic Mania Devs On Creating Chaotic Yo-Yo Platformer Penny's Big Breakaway
Sonic Superstars Killer, mark my words!
Re: Sonic Superstars 'Chaos Emerald Powers' Revealed For Every Character
Sonic colors 2
Re: The Next Pokémon Presents Could Be Soon, According To A New Datamine
Please, no more games, pleasee!
Re: Hugely Anticipated Turn-Based RPG 'Sea Of Stars' Has Gone Gold
Chad Sea of Stars vs The virgin Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Re: Sonic Mania 2 Didn't Happen Because Sega Wanted To "Move Beyond" Pixel Art
I'm ready to see Sonic sucking again this year.
Re: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Announced, Squidward & Jimmy Neutron Join The Roster
It's very worrysome to see so many people demanding these games to have casual content, Smash really hurt the genre.
Smash with items isn't even fun, four players fighting each other at the same time is enough chaos.
Re: Review: Disney Illusion Island - Mickey Mouse's Metroidvania Is Magical
@theModestMouse So...What's the problem with "games" that aren't games not getting penalties for lacking things that games have? It would be like if someone reviewed a netflix app for the console, and then they complained about it not having enough gameplay. Visual novels aren't videogames, and that's ok.
Re: Review: Disney Illusion Island - Mickey Mouse's Metroidvania Is Magical
It's nice to see the game having a good reception, I liked the new Battletoad, even if the game was far from perfect.
Thou, the score seem a little inflanted, almost every other website seem to be giving the game a 7-8. This game definitely doesnt look like Super mario/Rayman levels of quality, not even as something that could be better than Crash or Spyro.
Re: Poll: Final Fantasy IV - Do You Prefer The Original Or The DS Remake?
The 3D one is better, FF IV has a very basic story, but the 3D models make the story more effective. The extra content is also great, and I liked to get stuff forc mapping the dungeons, it's overall a more fun game.
Also, the 3D one has a better logo, Golbez looks way cooler than Kain.
Re: Microsoft Given All-Clear In The US To Acquire Activision Blizzard
@UltimateOtaku91 It's not a matter of keeping their word, their signed a contract with Nintendo, they are legally obliged to release CoD on Nintendo consoles for 10 years.
Re: Inti Creates Announces New 2D Action Side-Scroller 'Umbraclaw' For Switch
Made by the devs of Blaster Master Zero = Instant buy
Re: Baten Kaitos' Title Was Initially Disliked By Bandai Namco
@Manaphy2007 Bandai Namco has the rights of Baten kaitos and Xenosaga, as a matter of fact, Monolith didn't even developed Baten Kaito by themselves, they co-developed it along tri-Crescendo.
Monolith soft doesn't even like the ip that much, Xenosaga was always their favorite child.(And they have to ask Bandai Namco for permission to use the characters)
Re: Baten Kaitos' Title Was Initially Disliked By Bandai Namco
I wonder if they remaster of baten Kaito will be eventually come to more platforms or not.
Re: Random: Sakurai Explains Why True Twin-Stick Controls Weren't Possible For Kid Icarus: Uprising
"Yes, Sakurai also wanted to use Nintendo's hottest accessory for a dual-analogue experience, but he notes that the device "increased the processor load by about 5%," which made compatibility impossible since Uprising was already "pushing the hardware to its limits"."
What? How?
Re: Review: Everybody 1-2-Switch! - Family-Friendly Fun That Lacks Longevity
@CharlieGirl Isn't this a Nintendo first party game? I think these games never has big drops in price.
Re: Talking Point: Has Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition On Switch Improved Since Launch?
@Zuljaras He didn't say that
Re: Toby Fox Shares Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 3
Basically, we won't have more of the game until 2025...
Re: Review: The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie - A Refreshing Entry In The Kiseki Series
It looks like the franchise truly died after Trails in the Sky.