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[D3RANG3D]

[bork]

Another Mishima kid?

[MMaRsu]

Another Mishima kid?

Yeah not down for this bland ass Tekken 8 really

Man fighting games are a letdown these days. SF6 is perfection but I dont really like the roster there either :/

Also I was never actually any good in SF so thats not my fav fighting game at all.

[Svejk]

Flashback 2 comes out November 16th.   
Gonna keep an eye on this.

[bork]

Another Mishima kid?

Yeah not down for this bland ass Tekken 8 really

The beta was pretty awesome- your loss!

Man fighting games are a letdown these days. SF6 is perfection but I dont really like the roster there either :/

They are arguably better than ever right now in terms of features and online play.  Still having a blast with SF6.

Also I was never actually any good in SF so thats not my fav fighting game at all.

So...practice and improve instead of whining about it? 

[Raist]

Flashback 2 comes out November 16th.   
Gonna keep an eye on this.

Excuse me but there's already a Flashback 2, it's just called Fade to Black.

[MMaRsu]

Another Mishima kid?

Yeah not down for this bland ass Tekken 8 really

The beta was pretty awesome- your loss!

Man fighting games are a letdown these days. SF6 is perfection but I dont really like the roster there either :/

They are arguably better than ever right now in terms of features and online play.  Still having a blast with SF6.

Also I was never actually any good in SF so thats not my fav fighting game at all.

So...practice and improve instead of whining about it? 

Im decent enough I dont really play it enough to bother really

[Svejk]

Flashback 2 comes out November 16th.   
Gonna keep an eye on this.

Excuse me but there's already a Flashback 2, it's just called Fade to Black.

Always wanted to get around to playing that, but never did ....  Same with Heart of the Alien. 

Tried the demo for the Flashback Remake back then, but the cutscenes/dialogue was so questionably bad, I skipped it.  This better not be the same.

[Coax]

I chuckled at the 'give Karl a gun' accessibility option that one-shots everything

[D3RANG3D]

[Svejk]

Flashback 2 comes out November 16th.   
Gonna keep an eye on this.

Welp, from what a few people have mentioned after playing through, it's a buggy, stuttery mess with long load times, etc..  Story is just ok supposedly (not that I was expecting anything to blow the mind), but they say it just isn't bringing it like the OG did and just play the original instead. lol ...Or play The Ascent.. which I've always had an eye on too.
Oh well, guess I'll wait for a massive discount or freebie.
Reviews are still supposedly coming tomorrow, so we'll see how deep/shallow the shitshow goes.

[demi]

They already made Flashback 2

[Svejk]

They already made Flashback 2

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Always wanted to play it simply because of Flashback, but now IIRC, I told myself back then that it's the Alundra 2 of Flashback, so I essentially steered away from it.  Some games just needed to stay 2D.

[demi]

Always wanted to play it simply because of Flashback, but now IIRC, I told myself back then that it's the Alundra 2 of Flashback, so I essentially steered away from it.  Some games just needed to stay 2D.

Fade To Black was made by the same creator and developer. It is canon, Fade To Black is real, play it bitch

[Svejk]

So likely Dragon's Dogma 2, FFRebirth and Elden Ring DLC all coming within like a 30-60 day period in 2024.  2023 is about to hold 2024's beer.

[Nintex]

https://half-life.com/en/halflife25

[D3RANG3D]

[tiesto]

So likely Dragon's Dogma 2, FFRebirth and Elden Ring DLC all coming within like a 30-60 day period in 2024.  2023 is about to hold 2024's beer.

And don't forget Infinite Wealth...
And later in the year, Trails into Daybreak.

[Nintex]

So likely Dragon's Dogma 2, FFRebirth and Elden Ring DLC all coming within like a 30-60 day period in 2024.  2023 is about to hold 2024's beer.

Don't forget the likes of Tekken 8, Stalker 2, Hellblade II and all the (un)announced Switch bangers. We might see Metroid and 3D Mario

The VGAs will probably have a bunch of announcements of stuff that has been cooking a while and should be ready for 2024 too like Tomb Raider.

[Svejk]

So likely Dragon's Dogma 2, FFRebirth and Elden Ring DLC all coming within like a 30-60 day period in 2024.  2023 is about to hold 2024's beer.

And don't forget Infinite Wealth...
And later in the year, Trails into Daybreak.

So likely Dragon's Dogma 2, FFRebirth and Elden Ring DLC all coming within like a 30-60 day period in 2024.  2023 is about to hold 2024's beer.

Don't forget the likes of Tekken 8, Stalker 2, Hellblade II and all the (un)announced Switch bangers. We might see Metroid and 3D Mario

The VGAs will probably have a bunch of announcements of stuff that has been cooking a while and should be ready for 2024 too like Tomb Raider.

Also Contra 1 Remake, Tomb Raider Collection, Unicorn Overlord, and that Princess Peach game all set for Q1...   

[bork]

[Svejk]

The Ascent is on sale for $7.  Anyone play through it? It looks pretty kewl.

And a random comparison; The Ascent or Signalis?  What would be a better romp through?  Was mentally prepared for the new Flashback vibe, but not for it sucking so bad, so wanted a pseudo-substitute.

[D3RANG3D]

[D3RANG3D]

[Svejk]

https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1730587560726892883

edit: lol at Twatter not showing...



2 days before the Po-pa show.

[MMaRsu]

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1:

• Metro system officially added
• Portable radio to listen to music outside of vehicles
• Repeatable street racing side activity
• Hangout with romantic partners 👀
• New vehicles and motorcycles
• Improved motorcycle mechanics, can now do wheelies and tricks
• Improved boss fights (Adam Smasher)
• New car chases
• Messing with gang members can now lead to a car chase. 'You can rest assured they'll come look for you.'
• New accessibility settings
• Full Dualsense support on PC

[MMaRsu]

If this isnt the official trailer song for GTA 6 then Ive lost all hope in Rockstar

[Bebpo]

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1:

• Metro system officially added
• Portable radio to listen to music outside of vehicles
• Repeatable street racing side activity
• Hangout with romantic partners 👀
• New vehicles and motorcycles
• Improved motorcycle mechanics, can now do wheelies and tricks
• Improved boss fights (Adam Smasher)
• New car chases
• Messing with gang members can now lead to a car chase. 'You can rest assured they'll come look for you.'
• New accessibility settings
• Full Dualsense support on PC

Sounds like I should finally play this.

[Nintex]

Pretty hyped, should be a good one with the plandemic behind us

[D3RANG3D]

 

[Svejk]

If they're doing away with game reveals(?), I definitely don't care to watch it... But surely there'll be some kind of new announcements, right?

[Nintex]

https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1730788825562276085

We're about to enter what I hope is a REALLY fun and amazing week for video game fans -- live events, teases, announcements and a lot more.

Our team and so many amazing developers have been working all year to prepare for this week.

There is a LOT to share very soon

[D3RANG3D]

[Nintex]

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[MMaRsu]

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damn that sucks bro hope your bro lands a new job soon

[Nintex]

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damn that sucks bro hope your bro lands a new job soon

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[MMaRsu]

what a dissapointment that GTA 6 trailer

fucking wack

Doesnt have any of that Rockstar Magic feel to it.

[Svejk]

[Svejk]

what a dissapointment that GTA 6 trailer

fucking wack

Doesnt have any of that Rockstar Magic feel to it.

It's definitely not for me. Lol

[Himu]

what a dissapointment that GTA 6 trailer

fucking wack

Doesnt have any of that Rockstar Magic feel to it.

Shut the fuck up.

[Svejk]

Voice acting is a bit cringe, other than that, looks great.

[MMaRsu]

what a dissapointment that GTA 6 trailer

fucking wack

Doesnt have any of that Rockstar Magic feel to it.

Shut the fuck up.

No criticism allowed!!

Fuck off

Everything aside from graphics was way better executed in the GTA V announcement trailer. It has that feel to it. Those vibes



The new trailer comes across as bland as fuck

[Svejk]

Consoles only at launch. Even Series S(hit), but No PC. 

The Series S is the Fatty McGhee of consoles..

spoiler (click to show/hide)

[close]

[bork]

Consoles only at launch. Even Series S(hit), but No PC. 

This is how their previous games launched, too- Red Dead Redemption 2 hit PC about a year after consoles.  IIRC they focus on the console versions first and then work on the PC versions after.

[Nintex]

what a dissapointment that GTA 6 trailer

fucking wack

Doesnt have any of that Rockstar Magic feel to it.

Not sure what you're talking about. I expected them to be further along (some of this stuff is obviously staged/in-engine animations like the girl swaying her hair, you can practically see someone press 'play' to record it) but overall I'm very impressed by the graphics and style. Not to mention all the 'Florida' things that they didn't shy away from like strip clubs and pool parties and the glimpses of side activities like street racing.

This has the GTA vibe that Watch Dogs, Saints Row and other competitors just couldn't seem to grasp.
It looks fun, it looks savage, it looks GTA.

[MMaRsu]

Im not saying the graphics arent sick

Im saying the trailer itself is edited pretty badly compared to their older GTA trailers. I dont know if its the lack of a decent voice over, the music, the editing itself or whatever..

Obbe vermeij agreed with me (ex R* technical director who was with them for GTA3/VC/SA/IV)

[Nintex]

Well, I think it has something to do with this trailer dropping 2 years before release. I think they've made the city, mechanics, assets etc. and are just starting to put it all together with the story and everything.

[D3RANG3D]

Voice acting is a bit cringe, other than that, looks great.

I really hope you can turn off the voice acting.

[Nintex]

Sam Lake is going to ritually sacrifice Geoff Keighly at the Game Awards

https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1731737058211995996

[Svejk]

Im not saying the graphics arent sick

Im saying the trailer itself is edited pretty badly compared to their older GTA trailers. I dont know if its the lack of a decent voice over, the music, the editing itself or whatever..

Obbe vermeij agreed with me (ex R* technical director who was with them for GTA3/VC/SA/IV)

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As a Florida resident, these types of characters and behavior is only witnessed during Spring break.  Otherwise, these aren't typical Fluerdah residents.    But some people do get crazy from the heat though.

About the story vibe, seems like the Bonnie & Clyde thing would've been better with a 90's vibe.. Better music during that time too by far.  It looks graphically impressive, but nothing sold me on it yet.  Need to see some actual gameplay with such fidelity.  If you can literally break in any building/dwelling, I'll be more impressed.

[Nintex]

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1:

• Metro system officially added
• Portable radio to listen to music outside of vehicles
• Repeatable street racing side activity
• Hangout with romantic partners 👀
• New vehicles and motorcycles
• Improved motorcycle mechanics, can now do wheelies and tricks
• Improved boss fights (Adam Smasher)
• New car chases
• Messing with gang members can now lead to a car chase. 'You can rest assured they'll come look for you.'
• New accessibility settings
• Full Dualsense support on PC

Sounds like I should finally play this.

You're in luck it was just released again

[MMaRsu]

Now I have to redownload the whole goddamn game

[MMaRsu]

Im not saying the graphics arent sick

Im saying the trailer itself is edited pretty badly compared to their older GTA trailers. I dont know if its the lack of a decent voice over, the music, the editing itself or whatever..

Obbe vermeij agreed with me (ex R* technical director who was with them for GTA3/VC/SA/IV)

(Image removed from quote.)

As a Florida resident, these types of characters and behavior is only witnessed during Spring break.  Otherwise, these aren't typical Fluerdah residents.    But some people do get crazy from the heat though.

About the story vibe, seems like the Bonnie & Clyde thing would've been better with a 90's vibe.. Better music during that time too by far.  It looks graphically impressive, but nothing sold me on it yet.  Need to see some actual gameplay with such fidelity.  If you can literally break in any building/dwelling, I'll be more impressed.

I think it's the fact that GTA IV trailer had Niko telling you a little bit about himself, and why he moved to Liberty City

In the GTA V trailer Michael tells a bit about himself, and why he moved to Los Santos

I missed that in here I think, just a bit more voiceover.

The song choice is still super mid to me, and I love Tom Petty.

"About the story vibe, seems like the Bonnie & Clyde thing would've been better with a 90's vibe.."

Absolutely. Can have a whole True Romance thing going on then

[MMaRsu]

Also, I find the 1-1 copy pasting of actual florida crazies a bit eh.

Make up something funny yourself, it's easy to put shit in that's a 1-1 to reality when reality has become dumber than GTA

[Pissy F Benny]

Its just a 1 minute trailer bruv

[Nintex]

Reading the PR blabble about New World Interactive shutting down and knowing what is actually going on behind the scenes is wild.

It's absolute chaos, as the people not laid off have no idea what is happening next and some of the folks that lost their jobs were on vacation.
Despite all the troubles at Embracer no one expected this to happen to suddenly. They announced a hiring and salary freeze for January

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[MMaRsu]

Its just a 1 minute trailer bruv

So? Plenty to say about it, just like their GTA IV and GTA V trailers.

[Svejk]

Also, I find the 1-1 copy pasting of actual florida crazies a bit eh.

Make up something funny yourself, it's easy to put shit in that's a 1-1 to reality when reality has become dumber than GTA

The trailer didn't tell us enough, but it did lean heavily into what looks like could be The Sims 6: Road to Armageddon. 

[MMaRsu]

Made a little mashup with my music choice





What a legend GODDAMN 

Obbe vermeij is an actual legend by the way

https://www.mobygames.com/person/50587/obbe-vermeij/credits/

[MMaRsu]

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1:

• Metro system officially added
• Portable radio to listen to music outside of vehicles
• Repeatable street racing side activity
• Hangout with romantic partners 👀
• New vehicles and motorcycles
• Improved motorcycle mechanics, can now do wheelies and tricks
• Improved boss fights (Adam Smasher)
• New car chases
• Messing with gang members can now lead to a car chase. 'You can rest assured they'll come look for you.'
• New accessibility settings
• Full Dualsense support on PC

Sounds like I should finally play this.

You're in luck it was just released again

Fuck. So they added a Metro system. Very cool you would think. Finally being able to ride the train and gaze out the windows.

But then, it's just a locked in place cutscene? As in, you can't move freely on the metro. You can't walk around. You either stand or sit, in one specific place. The thing doesn't actually run either, you just select a destination from the list and it kicks you out there. Cant even do a full circle or something.

Like whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy even add this feature if you're just gonna handicap it and make it bullshit?