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Sepholio 08-05-2020 12:41 PM

God of War is going to be a big one, for sure. Wouldn't be surprised to see another Uncharted either even though they said that was done in the past. Gonna go ahead and say Final Fantasy 16 is about to be unveiled as an exclusive as well, at least on a timed basis. FF16 prob getting unveiled tomorrow.

Sony baited MS with that last press conference where they showed off Horizon 2 and Ratchet and Clank and all that. MS probably thought they finally were going to have a decent showing for their exclusives event and steal Sonys thunder, and while I am def hyped for Fable and Forza is always good, Halo kinda underwhelmed. Now Sony will go for the throat tomorrow.

If you are looking to get a PS5 at launch you may want to watch that presser tomorrow afternoon btw. Have a feeling they are going to announce preorders and pricing tomorrow and you will prob have to be quick to snatch one up before all the asshole reseller bots lock a ton of them down.

Kalyx triaD 08-05-2020 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 5364185)
I mean I get why Spiderman is exclusive. Sony owns the rights to the character for movies and games and has for about 20 years or so. They have a licensing deal with Marvel to allow them to use the character in their movies/games.

No it's because it's likely PS4's version of Spider-Man, same voice actor and everything. Spidey has appeared on Xbox and Nintendo plenty of times even with Sony's movie deal which is only a movie deal.

Fignuts 08-05-2020 05:34 PM

Yeah as far as I know, Sony doesn’t own merchandising rights beyond movie related products. That’s all on Marvel’s side.

But Sony pretty much has Marvel by the balls. With Cap and Iron Man gone, the MCU’s biggest draw is spider-man. At least until we get X-men which is looking like a long ways off. So if Sony wants spider-man to be an exclusive, Marvel isn’t really in a position to say no.

drave 08-05-2020 06:42 PM

I'd LOVE to have another good X-Men game.


I'd also love another great Metroid game. With other games already released, Metroid would probably make me buy Nintendo again.

Emperor Smeat 08-05-2020 07:26 PM

* For those interested, Nintendo announced a Switch port of Pikmin 3 is currently in development and arrives on October 30th. To celebrate the announcement, Nintendo decided to delist Pikmin 3 from the Wii U's eShop.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...h-599713.phtml

* Based on Take Two's recent fiscal report, Grand Theft Auto V has sold around 135 million copies since its launch in September 2013. It was also revealed that this past June had the highest monthly sales of the game since its launch period.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...g-599659.phtml

* Obsidian Entertainment reportedly is currently working on four projects with the newest revealed in a recent tweet by the company's design director Josh Sawyer. Three of the projects are games while the fourth is an upcoming DLC pack for The Outer Worlds.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...w-599709.phtml

ClockShot 08-05-2020 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 5364198)

If you are looking to get a PS5 at launch you may want to watch that presser tomorrow afternoon btw. Have a feeling they are going to announce preorders and pricing tomorrow and you will prob have to be quick to snatch one up before all the asshole reseller bots lock a ton of them down.

If that happens, definitely calling out sick on Friday to get in line.

ClockShot 08-06-2020 08:10 PM

*shrugs*

Sony State of Play today wasn't anything too crazy.

Sepholio 08-07-2020 02:29 AM

Nah it was pretty weak tbh

Emperor Smeat 08-10-2020 07:47 PM

* Street Fighter series producer Yoshinori Ono recently announced that he has left Capcom after a 30 year career with the company.
https://twitter.com/Yoshi_OnoChin/st...30444672163842

* In a recent internal email, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar announced that the company is currently in the process of restructuring with layoffs expected and Warner Bros Interactive will not be getting sold off despite recent rumors.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...e-600155.phtml

* For those with a Twitch Prime subscription, Amazon officially changed the service's name to Prime Gaming earlier today with the only notable big change being Amazon dropping the requirement of needing a Twitch account to use the service.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...s-600113.phtml

Fignuts 08-11-2020 12:59 AM

Holy shit at Ono leaving

Kalyx triaD 08-11-2020 06:16 AM

There's some rumors about Street Fighter 6 that may be involved in that.

ClockShot 08-11-2020 03:07 PM

Microsoft sets November as a launch date for the XBox Series X.

But if you're thinking about getting Halo Infinite as a launch title, think again. It's been pushed into 2021.

https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-se...plans-detailed

Big Vic 08-11-2020 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5364290)
* For those interested, Nintendo announced a Switch port of Pikmin 3 is currently in development and arrives on October 30th. To celebrate the announcement, Nintendo decided to delist Pikmin 3 from the Wii U's eShop.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...h-599713.phtml

How much was it selling for on the eShop? (If you know)

Emperor Smeat 08-11-2020 05:46 PM

It was selling for about $20 before it got yanked.

Emperor Smeat 08-11-2020 06:50 PM

Besides Sony getting exclusive content for Playstation versions, Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers game is also currently rumored to contain timed exclusive content that will be locked into specific retailers and internet providers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructoid
According to recent online reports, Square Enix's upcoming comic book adventure Marvel's Avengers will feature timed exclusive content tied to customers of specific internet media providers such as Verizon, Virgin Media, and Intel.

The content was first spotted by Redditor Smoove4254, before finding its way to Twitter via Avengers news-hound @PlayAvenger. The leaks suggest that Marvel's Avengers will be offering exclusive skins, gear, emotes, nameplates and other cosmetic items to users of the aforementioned network providers. Further reports reveal that chewing gum company 5Gum will also be offering its customers in-game items - for example an emote for Ms. Marvel that sees her... chewing gum, obviously.

It should be noted that all of the above is yet to be officially announced by Square Enix. Verizon had previously confirmed, however, that it would be offering in-game content on a "timed exclusivity" basis, so it would at least seem that these extra items will be made available to all players at a later date.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MarvelAveng.../leaked_skins/
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...s-600202.phtml

Fignuts 08-11-2020 10:56 PM

Jesus the way this game is going they may as well have as breaks in between the gameplay. Like there’s been cross marketing in games for years, but this Avengers game is approaching ludicrousness.

drave 08-12-2020 07:40 AM

That's a new level of wank right there. Never planned on buying the game, but god damn.


It's like a disturbing trend man. Like there are going to start being lobbyists from ISP's and shit who say "Hey, we will help fund your game if you give our subscribers early, exclusive stuff".


What a fucking mess of a game that one sounds like.

Emperor Smeat 08-12-2020 06:06 PM

Based on a recent investor's meeting, Capcom is currently undecided on if they will enact a $10 price hike for their next gen games.

At the moment, only one major publisher, Ubisoft, has committed to remaining at $60 for their net gen games at least for the launch period.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructoid
During a recent investor Q&A session, Capcom was asked about its intended approach to pricing future games. "We do not have a set policy at this time," Capcom said. "We will consider our approach having analyzed both our strengths and weaknesses while closely monitoring industry trends."

Capcom's response is aligned with the timidity most major publishers are showing on this topic. Nearly everyone falls into the "monitoring industry trends" camp publicly, unwilling to follow Take-Two's lead and become the second face of rising consumer costs. Ubisoft, however, has committed to a $60 price tag -- at least for this holiday season.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/...rice-increase/
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...s-600327.phtml

Savio 08-12-2020 07:11 PM

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Fignuts 08-12-2020 07:26 PM

Turbo-Graphix mini has a bunch of games from its Japanese counterpart, the PC Engine. I might look into getting one.

drave 08-13-2020 07:50 AM

Have fond memories of playing Turbo Grafix 16 at a friend's houes. Remember playing Bonk's Adventure a shit ton.


Lots of R-Type too.

Emperor Smeat 08-13-2020 09:45 PM

Epic Games recently sued Apple over issues regarding the status of Fortnite and V-Bucks purchases at the App Store.

The main issue revolves around Epic Games has been in a growing dispute with Apple and Google regarding the current revenue splits and fees for purchases made at their digital stores.

Epic recently took their dispute to a new level by issuing a permanent price cut for V-Bucks but only for those who purchase it directly from Epic and not from the App Store of Play Store.

Epic's antics resulted in Apple pulling Fornite from their App Store over claims of Epic violating their digital store's rules.

That then led to Epic filing a lawsuit against Apple claiming Apple committed violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, the California Cartwright Act, and the California Unfair Competition Law.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructoid
[Update: Epic immediately sued Apple. Shortly after Fortnite was pulled from the App Store, Epic filed a 62-page lawsuit for injunctive relief. The Complaint alleges violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, the California Cartwright Act, and the California Unfair Competition Law. The lawsuit was clearly drafted well in advance, as Epic obviously anticipated Apple removing Fortnite ...

Fortnite's V-Bucks just got a little cheaper across the board. Epic has permanently discounted the Fortnite currency by 20 percent. Previously, $1 used to get you 100 V-Bucks; now you get the same amount for 80 cents.

The impetus behind this price reduction seems like it's driven entirely by Epic's need to throw a giant "Fuck You" at Apple and Google. Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store's policies have long been in Epic founder Tim Sweeney's crosshairs, as he takes issue with the revenue splits they take. They'll demand up to 30 percent of revenue just for processing payments and being included inside those mobile ecosystems.

Today, Epic launched its own direct payment system on mobile versions of Fortnite and it's awfully compelling to any prospective V-Bucks buyer ...

Anyone who opts for paying Epic directly will see that 20 percent savings; anyone who doesn't is paying more than the new permanent price. The choice is pretty obvious.

Epic has dragged Apple and Google into a high-risk game of chicken, seeing if the tech giants will delist the world's most popular video game for running afoul of their store rules. There are even higher stakes than just Fortnite, as Apple is under fire in both the United States and European Union for possible antitrust violations. Slapping down Fortnite might just bolster the argument for regulatory agencies that Apple is engaged in anti-competitive business practices.

It worked. Apple has removed Fortnite from the App Store. In a statement to The Verge, Apple says its hand was forced by Epic because of "express intent of violating the App Store guidelines regarding in-app payments that apply to every developer who sells digital goods or services." Apple adds that it's willing to work with Epic to resolve these issues, but it's not making a special exception for Epic.

What happens next will be fascinating. Sweeney and Epic don't even want special exception. They have a fundamental problem with the forced revenue splits from Apple and Google. They want unilateral reform. That's especially true in the case of Apple, where Sweeney is particularly frustrated by the "closed ecosystem" approach.

This is all a stunt to make Apple and Google look bad. Not many companies would be willing to sacrifice its cash cow to make that statement. For now, Fortnite can't be found on iOS devices. That's exactly the outcome Epic wanted.

https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...e-600427.phtml

Kalyx triaD 08-13-2020 09:58 PM

60+ page lawsuit ready within hours? This was a power play.

drave 08-14-2020 07:59 AM

So host the mobile downloads on their own site. Sucks for Apple users.... but they've had a walled garden since forever anyway.


Epic will be fine. Devices that already had it installed are still installed.

Fignuts 08-15-2020 12:50 AM

The fucking gall of Epic to try and turn Fortnite players against apple with their little video and hashtag. As if Epic isn't just as much of a greedy, soulless corporation that gives no actual fucks for their user base.

Emperor Smeat 08-16-2020 07:11 PM

Nintendo is currently rumored to be working on a remaster of Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword for the Switch based on a recent retailer leak from Amazon's UK branch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NintendoLife
Following on from an Amazon UK listing for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered yesterday, a page for a Switch version of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has now been discovered.

Although there's no launch date on display in the image below, in the description underneath this section of the listing there appears to be a placeholder release date of "1 Jan. 2030" - you can also apparently pre-order the game for £69.99.
Amazon Zelda: Skyward Sword - Nintendo Life IMG© Amazon / Nintendo Life

Surprisingly, this isn't the first time we've heard about Skyward Sword taking flight on the Switch. Back in November 2018, there was a rumour about it, and not long after this, a Nintendo representative shot it down.

As pointed out by Nintendo Life contributor, Chris Scullion, next year is The Legend of Zelda's 35th anniversary. Earlier this week trademarks supposedly tied to the Zelda series also appeared online.

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...intendo_switch

Emperor Smeat 08-17-2020 06:40 PM

* Sony and developer Sucker Punch announced a new co-op mode for Ghost of Tsushima will be arriving this fall. This mode is called Ghost of Tsushima: Legends and will feature its own story for 2 player co-op mode and a new survival mode for 4-player sessions.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...l-600782.phtml

* Nintendo announced that a new Indies World Direct episode will be airing tomorrow starting at 12PM EST. This episode was also announced to be around 20 minutes long and will focus on upcoming games for the Switch.
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/...44648748240896

* For those interested in the PC version of Spelunky 2, the developer of the game stated that it will be released "a few weeks" after the PS4 version's release of September 15th. Official reason for the different date is due to needing more time to optimize the game for PC.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...4-600799.phtml

Emperor Smeat 08-18-2020 06:42 PM

* For those who own or are interested in an Oculus Rift VR headset, the company announced starting this October a Facebook account will be required in order to use their headsets. They also announced that existing Oculus accounts will remain active until 2022 and then will need to be merged with a Faceook account in order for all features to remain usable. Upcoming headsets will require a merged account at launch.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...s-600929.phtml

* During today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase episode, developer Supergiant Games announced a Switch port of their Hades game is currently in development and scheduled for a Fall 2020 release.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...n-600906.phtml

* WB Games is currently rumored to be officially debuting a new game in the Batman series tomorrow based on a recent teaser tweet.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructoid
A new verified Twitter account has popped up with the handle @r3dakt3d. The bio for this edgy l33t-speak account reads #DCFanDome. It only follows two accounts, WB Games (the publisher) and WB Montreal (the developer). It has a URL with the same "r3dakt3d" branding. This site simply says "We have been expecting you. 8 [August] / 18" ...

All of these r3dakt3d developments are perfectly aligned with the rumors that have run rampant for months now. WB Montreal is making Gotham Knights, which is a game based on the extended Batman family. It's expected that there will be more playable characters than just Batman. The likes of Robin, Batwoman, and Nightwing are all said to support the Caped Crusader.

Assuming Gotham Knights is getting a proper reveal tomorrow, that'll be two in less than a week for WB. Gotham Knights will be announced and then elaborated upon at DC FanDome on Saturday, August 22; Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be revealed later on August 22 at FanDome. Lots of crime-busting and crime-propagating coming from DC soon.

https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...w-600830.phtml

ClockShot 08-18-2020 08:15 PM

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. That's going to cause some screaming down the road. I mean, Xbox Live and PS Plus is one thing. Online access, free games, sales discounts, etc.

But having to sign up for Facebook. One of the almighty gods of social media. Putting your name "out there" is something to really consider. Might even push some people to consider Sony or HTC's VR rigs if they're feeling the itch to try VR.

Emperor Smeat 08-18-2020 09:48 PM

Worst part is Facebook doesn't even hide the fact this is solely being done just to get more personal data from users for their ad algorithms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructoid
"We will use information related to your use of Oculus and Facebook for purposes such as showing you personalized content, including ads, across Facebook products. This could include recommendations for Oculus Events you might like, ads about Facebook apps and technologies, or ads from developers for their VR apps."


Fignuts 08-18-2020 10:58 PM

Can’t imagine enough people own an Oculus Rift, that this is going to have any kind of impact. Still scummy,but not all that surprising.

Sepholio 08-19-2020 12:35 AM

That new Batman game is also rumored to potentially revolve around The Court of the Owls. Hope it's true.

Fignuts 08-19-2020 02:46 AM

That would be really cool, although given the track record of Batman games, I'm nervous about how it will turn out now that Rocksteady has moved on to Suicide Squad, which I'm really interested in.

Kalyx triaD 08-19-2020 07:28 AM

It def matters who makes the game.

ClockShot 08-19-2020 08:34 PM

So, did Rocksteady make their big announcement yet?

Or are they scrambling and prepping for damage control after the toxic workplace report hit the 'net this afternoon?

Emperor Smeat 08-19-2020 10:33 PM

Apparently both the lead narrative designer and creative director of upcoming Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines game were abruptly fired from developer Hardsuit Labs studios.

Seems the reason is due to minority owner Paradox Interactive wasn't happy with the direction and development of the game since they were the only one from management to speak publicly about the firings at the moment.

https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...2-601066.phtml

Extreme Angle 08-20-2020 04:36 PM

Hey Kalyx, what were your thoughts on the Halo Infinite demo?
Just listened to this and is has me hyped:

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Kalyx triaD 08-20-2020 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extreme Angle (Post 5367644)
Hey Kalyx, what were your thoughts on the Halo Infinite demo?
Just listened to this and is has me hyped:

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I'm not a bitch about the visuals like everybody seems to be, overall I like the classical aesthetics even if Halo's trademark geometry looks a tad dated in 2020. People just forget that those basic looking ramps and staged encounter areas are cery important to how Halo plays, which H5 learned the hard way. Anyway:

- That grapple hook is god awful. Does not belong at all.
- Either sprint is in or out, don't have it be this sluggish jog trying to make everyone happy you just piss everyone off. OG Halo fans, our demographic, needs to realize you're not getting kids to play a shooter with no sprint. Unless you're prepared for cult success rather than mega success. And we know which one Microsoft wants for Halo.
- I guess you can equip items on both hands? The grapple took up a slot pertaining to the hand using it.
- Looks like ADS is gone and only certain weapons can zoom in like older Halo.

I don't really play Halo for story anymore after H4 and H5's back to back character assassination spree so I'm displeased that the delay certainly means I won't see multiplayer for another year maybe.

Emperor Smeat 08-20-2020 11:10 PM

* Demon's Souls is currently rumored again to be getting a remaster version for the PS5 and a potential Holiday 2020 release date based on a recent Korean ratings report.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...n-601151.phtml

* For those interested in the PC version of Hitman 3, that version will be a timed exclusive for Epic Games Store at launch.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...e-601129.phtml

* Also for those interested, Nintendo is currently holding a Share The Fun sale on the Switch's eShop with a variety of games on discount between 15% to 50% off. The sale itself lasts until August 30th.
https://www.nintendo.com/deals/
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...s-601139.phtml

Extreme Angle 08-21-2020 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 5367738)
I'm not a bitch about the visuals like everybody seems to be, overall I like the classical aesthetics even if Halo's trademark geometry looks a tad dated in 2020. People just forget that those basic looking ramps and staged encounter areas are cery important to how Halo plays, which H5 learned the hard way. Anyway:

Yeah, I was really digging the vibe! Admitedly looked a little sketchy pretty much all over, but by no means warranting the backlash.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 5367738)
- That grapple hook is god awful. Does not belong at all.

Amen.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 5367738)
- Either sprint is in or out, don't have it be this sluggish jog trying to make everyone happy you just piss everyone off. OG Halo fans, our demographic, needs to realize you're not getting kids to play a shooter with no sprint. Unless you're prepared for cult success rather than mega success. And we know which one Microsoft wants for Halo.

I'm all for Sprint. if you want real classic Halo then play MCC.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 5367738)
I don't really play Halo for story anymore after H4 and H5's back to back character assassination spree so I'm displeased that the delay certainly means I won't see multiplayer for another year maybe.

It's not uncommon for me to argue that Halo 5 has the best feeling multiplayer of Halo to date. Something about sprinting, sliding, dashing and doing cheeky hovers makes me feel like a super hero.

Emperor Smeat 08-21-2020 06:06 PM

For those interested in the PC version of Crysis Remastered, Crytek decided to wait until very recently to reveal that version will be Epic Games Store exclusive at launch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructoid
PC, PS4, and Xbox One need another month. Crytek has announced that Crysis Remastered is coming on September 18. It'll be priced at $30.

Aside from the release date, Crytek slid in some more info about the remaster. Somewhere along the line, Epic secured Crysis Remastered as an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC. Crytek, no stranger to being in dire financial straits, probably leapt at the opportunity for Crysis Remastered's development to be automatically profitable.

As for technical capabilities, Crysis Remastered is said to have "high-resolution textures up to 8K, HDR support, temporal anti-aliasing, screen space directional occlusion, global illumination, state-of-the-art depth fields, new light settings, motion blur, parallax occlusion mapping, screen space reflections and shadows, new particle effects, and more." Also, PS4 Pro and Xbox One X players will get console ray tracing. PC supports Nvidia DLSS technology and ray tracing on RTX cards.

https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...t-601241.phtml

Kalyx triaD 08-21-2020 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extreme Angle (Post 5367855)
Yeah, I was really digging the vibe! Admitedly looked a little sketchy pretty much all over, but by no means warranting the backlash.

Amen.

I'm all for Sprint. if you want real classic Halo then play MCC.

It's not uncommon for me to argue that Halo 5 has the best feeling multiplayer of Halo to date. Something about sprinting, sliding, dashing and doing cheeky hovers makes me feel like a super hero.

I've gotten back into Halo2a weeks ago and I've learned to love it. Tbough I'm back on an Apex kick now.

Curtis 08-22-2020 04:48 PM

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I was actually kinda looking forward to it, but it looks like it will either never come out or be a hufe flop at $400. What are they thinking? You can get one of those crappy AtGames 2600's for like $50

Emperor Smeat 08-25-2020 08:02 PM

* 343 Industries is currently denying recent rumors of development for the Xbox One version of Halo Infinite being shelved in favor of only developing the game for the Xbox Series X.
https://twitter.com/Unyshek/status/1298334578721996801

* For those who own Fall Guys but have been finding it to be less fun to play recently due to rampant cheaters, developer Mediatonic studios announced that an upcoming patch will tweak the game's anti-cheat system to boot cheating players after the end of a round instead of currently only at the end of a match.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...s-601615.phtml

* Update to recent Fornite lawsuit news as a judge recently gave a partial ruling both in favor and against Epic. The judge sided with Epic in granting a temporary order to prevent Apple from pulling their Unreal Engine developer tools software from the App Store but sided against Epic in their request to have Fornite reinstated. Official reason for the decision against Fornite was the judge stated that Epic's deliberate actions and not Apple were the cause for the game's removal.
https://www.engadget.com/judge-prote...053428437.html

* Nintendo is once again rumored to be currently working on a new Switch Pro model that is rumored to feature support for 4K graphics and be released at some point next year.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...r-601587.phtml

Fignuts 08-26-2020 08:25 AM

The more I hear about how Avengers works, the less I want it.

Its "armor" system is stat based, like Anthem. There's no visual change. That was a huge criticism of Anthem, and I don't like it here either. Showing off the armor you've earned is honestly a big part of loot based games, and removing that really takes a lot of fun out of the grind. Loot based games only work if the loot pool is diverse and exciting. This doesn't look like a lot of work was put into it. Feels tacked on.

Anthem did it so they could sell cosmetic armor as microtransactions, and it's no different for Avengers. They're just sneakier about it. Every character has their own seperate battle pass with cosmetic skins. You can grind to unlock it all in game, or you can spend money to unlock the skins. If it's anything like 99% of battle passes, it will have glacial progress speed to tempt rank up purchases.

Just about every "live service" game with the exception of Monster Hunter World has stumbled out of the gate, and this is looking like another in a long line of games that get "fixed" later on.

Wish we could have just gotten something like Spider-man.

Fignuts 08-26-2020 08:28 AM

Injustice 2 is a fighting game, and it has a better loot system than this loot based game.

drave 08-26-2020 11:03 AM

MHW still so damn good, still adding free shit.

Emperor Smeat 08-28-2020 05:51 PM

Activision announced the next gen versions of their upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War game will be getting a $10 price hike.

This becomes the 2nd game confirmed to be getting a price hike for next gen following Take Two's announcement for NBA 2K21.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VG247.com
Following in the footsteps of Take-Two/2K Games, Activision has now confirmed that the standard edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is priced $70 on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

In a blog post breaking down the game’s different editions, the company tucked away that detail towards the end of the page. This makes Black Ops Cold War the second next-gen game, after NBA 2K21, to have a starting price of $70 on next-gen consoles.

Because Activision has never talked about this price increase publicly, we’re not yet sure if all of its next-gen games will also start at $70. In 2K Games’ case, at least, the publisher was hesitant to confirm a flat increase to $70 across its entire catalogue, opting instead to set prices on a game by game basis.

https://www.vg247.com/2020/08/27/cal...xbox-series-x/

drave 08-28-2020 06:49 PM

Anything tied to Bobby Kotick will squeeze every last fucking dime out of the consumer.

Kalyx triaD 08-28-2020 07:10 PM

Mentioned this before, $70 was inevitable.

drave 08-28-2020 08:15 PM

Think Nintendo can have a larger market impact with cheaper games that are still awesome.


I completely understand the rationale of hours invested into money's worth, but $70 just seems steep for a single purchase. As buggy and fucked as many games were at launch this gen, the quality drastically needs to improve.


Hopefully better tech will allow for that, but something tells me the driving force of "quarterly reports" will still produce meh results.

Kalyx triaD 08-28-2020 08:58 PM

Oh with Microtransactions, seasonal battle passes, 'roadmaps', and such there's no more incentive to release a completed functional game. The bubble will burst and f2p+seasonal passes will likely become common.

Kalyx triaD 08-29-2020 02:17 AM

Holy shit Apple just catapulted *every* Epic game from its store. Epic no longer has an account with them, either.

ClockShot 08-29-2020 07:03 AM

Sounds like this Apple-Epic feud is about to get nasty.

Emperor Smeat 08-31-2020 06:22 PM

* According to a recent episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, EA had plana to release an unannounced Mass Effect remastered trilogy for current gen consoles this October but are now currently rumored to have delayed those plans due to coronavirus-related issues.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...e-602184.phtml

* Based on a recent corporate report from Sony, the company is currently planning on porting more of their first party Playstation series games to PC within the near future.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...c-602121.phtml

* Capcom is currently rumored to be working on a new game in the Monster Hunter series for the Switch and the game is being developed using the RE Engine.
https://twitter.com/AestheticGamer1/...98175930138625
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...g-602124.phtml

Fignuts 08-31-2020 06:44 PM

Square-Enix has been releasing new articles on their website all week long about Avengers, and they've honestly gone a long way to soothing some of the worries I've had with this game. It SOUNDS like there is a lot of content beyond the campaign. That's where a lot of these types of games stumble out of gate.

Also, the battle pass style challenge cards that each character has, is not time gated. You can take all the time you want to complete them. The limited time factor is what makes most battle passes such a predatory tactic. So that's a big tic mark in it's favor, with me.

Still feeling cautious about it, but I'm definitely also feeling more optimistic. I've been a Marvel fan since I was 5 years old, so I was always going to get it. Just a matter of whether it was at launch or on sale for $20. The big War Table presentation tomorrow could seal the deal one way or the other.

Kalyx triaD 08-31-2020 09:49 PM

I'm already ready to Assemble. My buddy got the reg edition otherwise I would have played today, but I'm good til the official launch. I really hope they go past Avengers and make this a general platform for the Marvel universe. X-Men, F4, solo heroes, etc.

Emperor Smeat 09-01-2020 06:16 PM

According to a report from Bloomberg, AT&T has recently changed their mind regarding plans to sell off their Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment gaming division due to their current serious financial debt situation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructoid
This new information comes via Bloomberg, who has sources that state AT&T decided against the sale because WBIE is too valuable. This feels like confirmation after an August internal staff email had the WarnerMedia CEO say "Warner Bros Interactive remains a part of the Studios and Networks group."

A sale was an intriguing scenario, as Microsoft was rumored to be interested in buying the whole WBIE portfolio. That includes developers such as Rocksteady, Traveller's Tales, Avalanche Software, NetherRealm, Monolith, and WB Montreal. Collectively, a sale was estimated to be valued around $4 billion.

The impetus for exploring the idea of selling WBIE is because AT&T reportedly has about $154 billion in debt after acquiring WarnerMedia and DirectTV. However, the video game unit is apparently staying put as AT&T opts against some fast cash to pay down a very small percentage of what it owes.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ideo-game-unit
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...l-602301.phtml

Kalyx triaD 09-01-2020 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 5370299)
I'm already ready to Assemble. My buddy got the reg edition otherwise I would have played today, but I'm good til the official launch. I really hope they go past Avengers and make this a general platform for the Marvel universe. X-Men, F4, solo heroes, etc.

Kate Bishop confirmed.

Fignuts 09-01-2020 07:27 PM

Thought that was kind of weird at first, having two archers as the first dlc characters, but it seems like it’s for story purposes. It’s a two part story likely having the player use Kate to free Hawkeye from AIM’s control, and then playing Hawkeye in Part 2.

Looked like Hawkeye had a Katana, so he’ll likely lean into his Ronin skills, while Kate will use her teleportation. Hopefully their archery abilities are varied and not just cut and paste.

Also Black Panther is all but confirmed. They declined to make an official announcement out of respect for Boseman’s passing. Seems like Wakanda will be connected to or maybe even the setting for a raid.

Fignuts 09-01-2020 08:05 PM

The marketplace prices are pretty absurd. Not the worst I’ve seen but still. They need to work on that. People were saying you can save the credits you get from the challenge cards to purchase future cards, but I honestly think it’s a better value to pay $10 for the card and save the credits earned to cherry pick stuff from the market.

It’s already been revealed that there’s buckets of skins, emotes, nameplates, etc. available to get just through playing so this isn’t a deal breaker. Just disappointing. If this game has the continuous, meaningful content it says it will, I would of liked to support them with a skin purchase now and then, but not at those prices.

Hopefully it’s something they’re willing to take feedback on, but I doubt it. The whales justify this kind of thing every time.

drave 09-02-2020 08:23 AM

Beta was fun AF for sure. Might buy down the line, after seeing how the game fares a bit

Kalyx triaD 09-02-2020 09:38 AM

Skins are around $20 value, right?

Fignuts 09-02-2020 02:01 PM

$15

Fignuts 09-02-2020 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drave (Post 5370644)
Beta was fun AF for sure. Might buy down the line, after seeing how the game fares a bit


There were actually a lot of people let down by the beta, and now that they've gotten the full game in hand, they're turning their opinions around and giving it shining reviews.

The beta poorly represented the game just like everything else in it's marketing.

Kalyx triaD 09-02-2020 04:04 PM

15 is actually less than I thought, being that I'm dressing up the most iconic characters in media today rather than spending $20 to dress up some asshole in a shooter.

Emperor Smeat 09-02-2020 06:14 PM

CD Projekt Red currently denying recent rumors of their upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 game will require at least 200GB of free space on a harddrive in order to be playable.

The company stated the actual size of the game will be comparable to other recent modern games.

Basis for the rumor revolves around a recent tech video that showed off the game's graphical and technical abilities using the new Nvidia 30XX graphics cards. That led to some people thinking to achieve those very high fidelity results, the game's file size must be very bloated as a result.

https://twitter.com/Marcin360/status...91805627383808
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...e-602399.phtml

drave 09-02-2020 06:51 PM

I will format my internal HDD for 2077.

Fignuts 09-02-2020 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 5370740)
15 is actually less than I thought, being that I'm dressing up the most iconic characters in media today rather than spending $20 to dress up some asshole in a shooter.

If they provide enough good, quality free content I might be willing to splurge on a skin once in a while, if I have extra cash.

But I’d probably spend a lot more if it was cheaper. I pretty much bought anything that caught my eye in sfv, because for 5 bucks you get a new skin with 12 different colors.

RP 09-03-2020 11:30 AM

Just take my bank account Nintendo

Play three of Mario’s greatest 3D platform adventures—all in one package!

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Run, jump, and dive with ease!

Make Mario move using the Nintendo Switch system’s Joy-Con™ controllers. You can also pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend to play the Super Mario Galaxy game in Co-Star Mode! Mario’s movements are as smooth as ever with HD resolution for each game, while still retaining the look and feel of the originals.

Listen to timeless Super Mario tunes

Listen to a total of 175 iconic tunes from all three games! Whether you want to get up and dance or take a minute to relax—this collection has music to fit your mood!

Discover (or rediscover) three of Mario’s most iconic 3D platform adventures, all in one package, available on the Nintendo Switch™ system. Experience Mario’s first foray into 3D platforming in the Super Mario 64™ game, originally released in 1996. Wall jump, backflip, and even fly as you explore paintings and collect Power Stars to save Princess Peach!
Soak up the sun in the Super Mario Sunshine™ game, originally released in 2002, and spray the goop away with your water-spouting pal, FLUDD! You’ll need to collect Shine Sprites and clear the picturesque Isle Delfino of pollution—just look out for Bowser Jr.
Defy gravity as you explore space in the Super Mario Galaxy™ game, originally released in 2007! Help Rosalina restore her ship by collecting Power Stars and save Princess Peach. Gently shake a Joy-Con™ controller to activate Mario’s Spin ability or pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend for some extra help in Co-Star Mode*.
Even when you aren’t playing, you can enjoy the sounds that these worlds (and galaxies!) are so famous for. With three games, modern upgrades, and music-player mode, this collection is filled with fun for both new players and 3D platforming Mario masters. Super Mario 3D All-Stars will be available as a limited-run retail edition and a digital edition that is available for a limited time until the end of March 2021.
*If playing on Nintendo Switch Lite, detached Joy-Con controllers are required and sold separately. See support.nintendo.com/switch/play for details.

El Vaquero de Infierno 09-04-2020 04:37 AM

Any news on whether Dying Light 2 will see the light of day any time soon?

Big Vic 09-04-2020 08:19 AM

Nintendo turned 'Super Mario' into a battle royale

Also a cool looking augmented reality Super Mario kart thing.

Kalyx triaD 09-04-2020 09:17 AM

That Mario Kart AR game would have drove me crazy at age 12.

RP 09-04-2020 06:20 PM

It cracks me up that you basically have to have wooden floors and a living room the size of a 1 bedroom house. Those fucking kids lived in a mansion.

Emperor Smeat 09-07-2020 11:11 PM

Xbox Series S model is currently expected to cost $299 based on a recent video leak.

Also the console itself is smaller and a lot thinner compared to the more powerful Series X model.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Xbox Series S video leaked <a href="https://t.co/GnSOBERVlM">https://t.co/GnSOBERVlM</a></p>&mdash; Wario64 (@Wario64) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1303165513573388288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kalyx triaD 09-08-2020 01:25 AM

That's what I'm waiting for.

Sepholio 09-08-2020 07:44 AM

Oof that's an ugly box though. The Series X looks like a minifridge, the PS5 looks like a giant router....but they both look far better than the 1980's intercom speaker that is apparently the Series S.

Sepholio 09-08-2020 07:45 AM

Hope they at least have an option for that (and the PS5) in black though. Not a huge fan of white consoles because they don't match any of my stuff and will stick out like a sore thumb.

Kalyx triaD 09-08-2020 12:39 PM

I have never in my life cared how a console looks. It's the least looked at thing in my life.

drave 09-08-2020 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 5371982)
Hope they at least have an option for that (and the PS5) in black though. Not a huge fan of white consoles because they don't match any of my stuff and will stick out like a sore thumb.




Couple torx security screws with a white finish = lots of custom cases if you wanna go that route. Love taking apart white controllers and doing work on them, can be fun.



Bonus if it goes retro into an old school intercom, complete with a dome attachment over the speaker.

Sepholio 09-08-2020 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drave (Post 5372076)
Couple torx security screws with a white finish = lots of custom cases if you wanna go that route. Love taking apart white controllers and doing work on them, can be fun.



Bonus if it goes retro into an old school intercom, complete with a dome attachment over the speaker.

Challenge accepted. Do I get double bonus if it actually functions as an intercom as well?

Emperor Smeat 09-08-2020 05:58 PM

* Sega is currently planning to release several new games in the Sonic series next year as part of the series 30th anniversary celebrations.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...1-602907.phtml

* Microsoft confirmed the recent leaks of the Xbox Series S model costing $299 at launch and also announced a November 2020 release date. In regards to the Series X model, it is currently rumored to cost around $499.
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...9-602897.phtml

* Nintendo announced a new game in the Legend of Zelda series for the Switch called "Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity" which is a spin-off of Hyrule Warriors and a prequel to Breath of the Wild. The game was also announced to be arriving on November 20th.
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https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...h-602929.phtml

drave 09-08-2020 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seph (Post 5372095)
Challenge accepted. Do I get double bonus if it actually functions as an intercom as well?




Only if you make it say "Seph to the principals office" every time you power it on.

Big Vic 09-09-2020 08:13 AM

Gonna be weird (but kinda cool) playing a Zelda game where everyone dies in the end.

ClockShot 09-09-2020 09:25 AM

Your move, Sony.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is the tweet...<br><br>Xbox Series X: $499 (ERP)<br>Xbox Series S: $299 (ERP)<br><br>Release date: November 10<br><br>Pre-order starts September 22: <a href="https://t.co/Dz5bRsAuwQ">https://t.co/Dz5bRsAuwQ</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PowerYourDreams?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PowerYourDreams</a> <a href="https://t.co/MadZl4OOKJ">pic.twitter.com/MadZl4OOKJ</a></p>&mdash; Xbox (@Xbox) <a href="https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1303680112156524544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kalyx triaD 09-09-2020 01:18 PM

Series S is a huge kick in the nuts, but I don't think Sony is bothered.

Emperor Smeat 09-10-2020 10:57 PM

For those interested, Ubisoft announced a re-release of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and a remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time will be arriving within the next few months.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World arrives Holiday 2020 and includes all of the original game's DLC packs. Game itself will cost $14.99 and be released for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, and PC.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is currently being developed by Ubisoft Mumbai and Pune studios and is scheduled to arrive on January 21, 2021 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Game is currently priced at $39.99 and is being remade "from the ground up" via the Anvil engine.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wUU_wRjdi2I" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...n-603179.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...y-603182.phtml

drave 09-11-2020 07:53 AM

:|

ClockShot 09-11-2020 05:20 PM

The rebooted Prince of Persia was sitting on a cliffhanger. And we're all sitting here through the years waiting for a follow up.

So, instead let's just throw some money away and remake Sands of Time.

Smart. No, not really.

Kalyx triaD 09-11-2020 05:33 PM

Because it was ass and the first reboot is better.

Emperor Smeat 09-11-2020 07:06 PM

Microsoft is currently rumored to be working on three versions of their upcoming Xbox Series console with this third model to be in between the Series S and Series X in terms of overall power.

This third Xbox Series consoles would also be digital only in terms of games support.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructoid
Rumors have surfaced that Microsoft has a third Xbox Series model in store. It'll be the exact same as the more-capable Xbox Series X but without the disc drive. Word of this all-digital console popped up via this tweet and was then reported by GamesRadar+:

This new model is allegedly called Xbox Series V and would serve as a perfect analog to the PlayStation 5 All-Digital model. It's not kneecapped in terms of power; it just doesn't have an optical disc drive.

In its favor, the Xbox Series V would clear up an existing Microsoft codename. Something internally called "Edinburgh" popped up in Microsoft's game development kit, supporting the idea that there's another machine planned besides Series X (codenamed Anaconda) and Series S (codenamed Lockhart). Alternatively, Edinburgh could reference something much more mundane like Project xCloud infrastructure.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">(Rumor) There is a Xbox Series V (codename is Project Edinburg) it's rumored to be less powerful than the Series X but more Powerful than the Series S �� <a href="https://t.co/C8V2FYYF5e">pic.twitter.com/C8V2FYYF5e</a></p>&mdash; Idle Sloth ����█♂️1️⃣2️⃣❎ (@IdleSloth84) <a href="https://twitter.com/IdleSloth84/status/1304218062275698696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://www.destructoid.com/stories/...--603272.phtml

Helmsphere 09-11-2020 08:23 PM

Woo Scott Pilgrim is coming back. Thru I could literally plug my Xbox 360 up and play it there.

drave 09-11-2020 09:33 PM

their naming scheme is the worst naming scheme ever, of all the things.

Droford 09-11-2020 11:51 PM

the 3 new x box consoles totally dont feel at all like sega with sega cd, 32x and dreamcast

teamXtremist 09-12-2020 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 5373056)
the 3 new x box consoles totally dont feel at all like sega with sega cd, 32x and dreamcast

You got $800 dollars powder. Im sure youll be ok:rofl:

Curtis 09-12-2020 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 5373056)
the 3 new x box consoles totally dont feel at all like sega with sega cd, 32x and dreamcast

Completely accurate if that's what you actually mean.

CD and 32X were add-ons to the Genesis, not separate consoles. Sega did plan for a standalone 32x, but it never came to fruition. Dreamcast was a separate console, but it was a sucessor to the Saturn.

t. Bought a Dreamcast at launch, still remember the date, 9/9/99. Too bad Sega messed it up, especially by going with CD or GD instead of DVD. PS2 was helped by people buying it for the DVD player feature, getting two devices at once etc.

Kalyx triaD 09-12-2020 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 5373056)
the 3 new x box consoles totally dont feel at all like sega with sega cd, 32x and dreamcast

How so? CD and 32x were add-ons and Dreamcast was their console after Saturn.

Droford 09-13-2020 10:09 PM

the two cheap x box varriants feel like gimmicks much like the 32x and cd.

I suppose I should have said the Saturm as the 3rd,

the kicker for me on the $299 model is its all digital and only has 512 gb storage. Supposedly theyre going to make add on storage cartridges that just plug in for added storage, or you can use an external hard drive..but even if you have a external drive already that cost money and suddenly the cheap version that sacrifices 4k and other features to be cheaper is costing more money. If games didnt take so much space up and require room for patches it wouldnt be an issue but again 512gb for base storage in 2020/21 & beyond is a joke.

Kalyx triaD 09-14-2020 12:14 AM

A joke I'm totally going with. The biggest issue the last few console generations was the growing cost of jumping into the next gen. Typically me and others would trade up in year 2 down the line. This would be the second time I got a new console at launch ever because of this variant. So I'm liking the joke.

Big Vic 09-14-2020 09:59 AM

Spelunky 2 releases tomorrow, Me and the 3 other fans are really excited about this.

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