Random Gaming Talk Thread

[MCD]

Wow Jojo is bad? My friend who ordered that limited edition on amiami gonna be pissed

brb gonna call him and laugh my ass off

[tiesto]

So it turns out that the Bravely Default expansion is the one we're gonna get localized. Fucking awesome, the game looks great.

[chronovore]

I haven't played it, but reading user reviews, everyone thinks it looks and sounds great, but .... apparently the online is totally broken, the loadtimes are shit even with a large required install, it's eating saved games, it's missing a lot of the popular characters (carved out and sold as day one DLC, apparently, 600 yen a pop), the balance is completely broken, the story mode is apparently done super cheaply with few stages and a lot of the story being told just by text, the AI is super cheap... lots of reviews basically saying that apart from the graphics, sound, and originality, there are too many problems to list.

Isn't that the formula most of the Gundam games use?

[brob]

A fighting game being broken is perfectly fine as long as it's fun. Arc Sys' Fist of the North Star is a mess, but it's a very lovely mess. That was really what I wanted from Jojo. Shame it seems a little muted, in addition to being borked.

[archnemesis]

It's definitely risky,  but I imagine that publishers love the opportunity to get an extra $20 from DLC.

[brob]

being a manga/anime sourced game I imagine jojo had a disgustingly pricy special edition that should have satiated their gouging needs.

But I suppose that's not how gouging needs work.

[Rufus]

It's definitely risky,  but I imagine that publishers love the opportunity to get an extra $20 from DLC.

They love to imagine that it will pay off.

[radioheadrule83]

There's a thread over on GAF about Sony riding roughshod over Oculus Rift's hype by releasing a headset of their own... the BBC in the UK featured this on one of their programs the other night. Kinect actually works really well when combined with Kinect... imagine what an unusual feeling it would be to see your 'virtual' arms

[demi]

How easy is it to cop a Hearthstone key? Anyone got a hookup?

[chronovore]

i don't know, i don't play them.  i generally stay away from stuff from the bandai side of bamco.

Smart man.

[magus]

"new pokemon x/y presentation"

"i wonder if they decided to make blastoise look stupid"



"yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeppppppppppppp"

[Rufus]

Venusaur looks barely changed. More leaves?

[magus]

Venusaur looks barely changed. More leaves?

they figured that since nobody like venusaur there wasn't no reason to bother

oh they also announced some service to store pokemon online,but you'll have to pay for it

Director from Game Freak, Mr. Junichi Masuda, also announced Pokémon Bank, a new Nintendo 3DS application and service that allows Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players to conveniently store up to 3,000 of their beloved Pokémon on the Internet. Pokémon Bank gives players the flexibility to store and deposit 100 Boxes worth of Pokémon. This is in addition to the Boxes found within Pokémon Xand Pokémon Y, just like in previous Pokémon titles.

Additional features of Pokémon Bank include the ability to deposit and withdraw Pokémon from multiple copies of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Once a Pokémon X or Pokémon Y Game Card is inserted into a Nintendo 3DS system or the downloadable version of the game is opened, the Pokémon Bank software can be turned on for use. Players can then transfer Pokémon from multiple copies of the game via Pokémon Bank to one copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y.

Pokémon Bank software is activated upon payment of an annual service fee. This charge will support maintenance of the online server that allows players to store up to 3,000 Pokémon conveniently, and will provide the application's support for future Pokémon titles.

Players who activate Pokémon Bank, will be able to use its linked application, Poké Transporter, which makes transferring many Pokémon caught in other Pokémon games easy. What used to be a lengthy process to transfer Pokémon from a previous Pokémon game to the latest titles is now a breeze with Poké Transporter, just insert Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2into your Nintendo 3DS system and use Poké Transporter to transfer Pokémon from those games into Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon Bank will be available in North America on Nintendo eShop. More details about this software, including a free trial period, will be added to Pokemon.com in the near future.

[Joe Molotov]

Venusaur looks barely changed. More leaves?

they figured that since nobody like venusaur there wasn't no reason to bother

oh they also announced some service to store pokemon online,but you'll have to pay for it

Director from Game Freak, Mr. Junichi Masuda, also announced Pokémon Bank, a new Nintendo 3DS application and service that allows Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players to conveniently store up to 3,000 of their beloved Pokémon on the Internet. Pokémon Bank gives players the flexibility to store and deposit 100 Boxes worth of Pokémon. This is in addition to the Boxes found within Pokémon Xand Pokémon Y, just like in previous Pokémon titles.

Additional features of Pokémon Bank include the ability to deposit and withdraw Pokémon from multiple copies of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Once a Pokémon X or Pokémon Y Game Card is inserted into a Nintendo 3DS system or the downloadable version of the game is opened, the Pokémon Bank software can be turned on for use. Players can then transfer Pokémon from multiple copies of the game via Pokémon Bank to one copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y.

Pokémon Bank software is activated upon payment of an annual service fee. This charge will support maintenance of the online server that allows players to store up to 3,000 Pokémon conveniently, and will provide the application's support for future Pokémon titles.

Players who activate Pokémon Bank, will be able to use its linked application, Poké Transporter, which makes transferring many Pokémon caught in other Pokémon games easy. What used to be a lengthy process to transfer Pokémon from a previous Pokémon game to the latest titles is now a breeze with Poké Transporter, just insert Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, or Pokémon White 2into your Nintendo 3DS system and use Poké Transporter to transfer Pokémon from those games into Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon Bank will be available in North America on Nintendo eShop. More details about this software, including a free trial period, will be added to Pokemon.com in the near future.

I'm going to start with the girl Pokemon in the top left.

Also, lol @ charging you annual fee to store your pokeymans. 

[archie4208]

they figured that since nobody like venusaur there wasn't no reason to bother

Venusaur is awesome. 

[Great Rumbler]

[Himu]

Fucking FINALLY the only bioware game worth owning.

[bork]

what I've seen of AquaPazza looks butt. I would much rather have French Bread's latest and greatest kusoge.

Aquapazza is made by the Arcana Heart devs.  It's supposed to be a pretty decent fighter and is basically a doujin character-crossover battle.  I never bothered importing it last year because I don't care for any of the characters in the game, but with the surprise localization, I'll give it a try for thirty bucks.

[bork]

Yeah, it's pretty insane.  Famitsu got caught with their pants down on this one, hard.  The reviews from Japanese gamers have been some of the worst I've seen for any major release.

Oh man, I forgot that Famitsu gave the game a 40/40.  That's just...  .

I haven't played it, but reading user reviews, everyone thinks it looks and sounds great, but .... apparently the online is totally broken, the loadtimes are shit even with a large required install, it's eating saved games, it's missing a lot of the popular characters (carved out and sold as day one DLC, apparently, 600 yen a pop), the balance is completely broken, the story mode is apparently done super cheaply with few stages and a lot of the story being told just by text, the AI is super cheap... lots of reviews basically saying that apart from the graphics, sound, and originality, there are too many problems to list.

You're pretty much right on the mark with everything you said.  I can't comment on the online as I have yet to try it, but it feels like they did an amazing job with the visuals and match presentation (the super moves are awesome), and everything else kind of sucks.

The Capcom JoJo's fighter HD re-release on PSN/XBLA still shits all over this game from a gameplay standpoint.

yes, well, fun is apparently an issue here.  in that it's not.  at all. 

I've had some fun with it in the time I've spent messing around.  It's just nowhere near being a "40/40" game.  That score is ridiculous.  Even with all the complaints, people still seem to like it or combo videos wouldn't be popping up on streaming video sites.

why the heck you would do an all-star fighting game and carve out so many favourite characters for DLC is beyond me.  imagine if you bought marvel and you had to buy spider-man, captain america, iron man, hulk, ryu, dante, chris, and viewtiful joe each separately for six bucks a pop.

What missing favorite characters are they talking about?  All of the main characters are in.  The DLC characters are all minor characters- it's not like you're describing at all.

[bork]

Just found it funny when I saw the sign in my local Geo saying they weren't buying copies of it.

 

Man...that is BAD.

JoJo's and EX Troopers are the two import games I need to get rid of.  Was going to just wait until the next time I'm over there and likely get like 400 yen for them both, but maybe I need to see how Play-Asia handles trade-ins...

[Bebpo]

Is it really a surprise though?  CC2 make gorgeous games, but they've never shown the ability to make anything more than a party fighter.  They are not fighting game devs.  They're shallow, but fun action game developers who somehow got stuck making endless anime fighting games

[tiesto]

X-SEED twitter:


Check out the shoulder:


TITS 2 coming to the US?

[Great Rumbler]

[archnemesis]

It's a bit late for the PSP version. Do you think they're bringing it over for Steam or PS3 instead?

[MCD]

So it's real? My Vita can be used again?

[archie4208]

PSP and PC

First game is also coming to PC.

[demi]

FC on PC this winter

SC on PSP/PC near end of 2014 -- digital only for PSP

[Joe Molotov]

SEXSEED

[MCD]

XSEED

Single handedly saving the Vita.

[Great Rumbler]

First game is also coming to PC.

Thank you, Based X-SEED!

[Positive Touch]

MORE FALCOM ON PC YES YES YESSSSSS

[Mr. Gundam]

PS3 isn't going to happen thanks to SCEA's policies.

Speaking of PS3, the new PS3/Vita game will never come out over here due to the massive backlog, right?

[Himu]

TITS coming to pc! Now I can finally play it!

[Rahxephon91]

I'll be re-buying the 1st one on Steam. Never finished it on PSP. It seemed like a decent game.

[magus]

'MURICA

[Himu]

A tv...outside...in New York...on an outdoor patio.

[magus]

- actual challenge
- no brain dead puzzle's
- tutorial still not as invasive

turns out monster hunter 4 was the best zelda game

[Positive Touch]

- no invasive tutorial

 

[magus]

- no invasive tutorial

 

oh allright allright 

[Diunx]

- actual challenge
- no brain dead puzzle's
- tutorial still not as invasive

turns out monster hunter 4 was the best zelda game

That's one ugly game 

[Takao]

 

[Raban]

doesn't get more objectifying than that

[Joe Molotov]

Or anymore Japan than that.

[Great Rumbler]

I like that they opted to go so far as to put it on the cover.

[magus]

Or anymore Japan than that.

[Himu]

OH GOD IT'S TACO-CHAN

[chronovore]

Disney Infinity, D23 limited edition Sorceror's Apprentice Mickey figurine:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EH9G16W/

Jesus. I don't even understand who would pay THAT MUCH for this.

And you've GOT to know there'll be another similar figurine which isn't limited edition coming next year, or whenever Fantasia: Music Evolved comes out.

[Himu]

Jesus. I don't even understand who would pay THAT MUCH for this.

WHO would buy an expensive piece of Disney memorabilia? Just WHO?

You don't want to know.

 

[Great Rumbler]

Jesus. I don't even understand who would pay THAT MUCH for this.

Manabyte

[chronovore]

I looked again at the pic on the Amazon page, and on the "commemorative bag" it even says the figure won't be available until 2014... The distant future of 3 months from now...!

[Joe Molotov]

I looked again at the pic on the Amazon page, and on the "commemorative bag" it even says the figure won't be available until 2014... The distant future of 3 months from now...!

I can't wait that long, some other shiny object will have already distracted by attention by then!!

[Rufus]

Sigh, so my graphics card didn't die after all. That's good, as it would be the most expensive part to replace, but on the other hand my PC remains broken for the time being. So now it's either the PSU or motherboard. It's most likely the motherboard and I have a cheap replacement picked out already. Obviously I'd rather save the money for an entirely new machine down the line, but I don't think I can rely on my netbook for much longer...

/coolstorybro

[magus]

[Himu]

How in the world is that funny?

[Great Rumbler]

It's funny because Nintendo is terrible at programming AI.

[Joe Molotov]

Jungle Japes was a death trap.

[The Sceneman]

one of the best blowjob tracks in gaming:



Puzzle Quest has pretty ludicrous music which really has nothing to do with the game at all

[Rusty Shackleford]

Jungle Japes was a death trap.

I seem to recall there being an AI bug with Ness on that level -- he'd jump or use Thunder and fall into the river every time.

[Rufus]

one of the best blowjob tracks in gaming:

Puzzle Quest has pretty ludicrous music which really has nothing to do with the game at all

I spent way too much time with that dumb game. The sequel is so fucking boring and I not only bought it but dragged myself through the entire thing.

Random thought: The US won in the plastic instrument genre, Japan won in the Puzzle RPG genre.

[Rufus]

Oh, right. I forgot about all the bemani stuff. I should have narrowed it down to plastic guitars.