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Fignuts 07-13-2014 06:31 PM

nicccccce

Kalyx triaD 07-13-2014 07:04 PM

No TxSF and we've recently removed Tekken from playlist (probably for good). I'm neutral about this.

Drakul 07-13-2014 07:26 PM

If TxSF isn't revealed by now, it probably never will be.

Kalyx triaD 07-13-2014 10:30 PM

Guess it's never.

Sepholio 07-13-2014 11:33 PM

I'll wait for the inevitable Tekken Tag Tournament 3.

Kalyx triaD 07-14-2014 02:02 AM

This is TTT3 in a way. Tagging will stay as optional mechanic, only this time it isn't the primary mode. Harada spoke about this being a thing going forward.

Drakul 07-14-2014 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 4468448)
Guess it's never.

Unfortunately. It's probably been quietly cancelled.

Emperor Smeat 07-14-2014 06:26 PM

Today's News:
1) During the recent Develop expo, an animator from Crytek hinted the company still wants to make a new TimeSplitters game if given the right opportunity.
http://www.destructoid.com/-everyone...s-278082.phtml

2) The boss of Sony's Playstation division teases the company might start negotiations with Activision in the near future to revive both the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro series.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/play...d-spyro-dragon

3) According to recent rumors, some of Crytek UK's upper management have recently left the studio due to on-going payment problems with the game director for Homefront: The Revolution among the group.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ves-crytek-uk/

Emperor Smeat 07-15-2014 06:00 PM

Today's News:
1) Comic Con related news:
2) Around 25% of all popular gaming-related Youtubers surveyed by Gamasutra admitted to taking money from gaming publishers. The threshold for being considered popular was having 5,000+ subscribers while the type of video made didn't matter (ex. Let's Play, Reviews, etc).
http://www.destructoid.com/survey-mo...s-278096.phtml

3) Tecmo Koei will be revealing the next game in the Fatal Frame series later this week during an official live stream with Nintendo.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ter-this-week/
http://www.destructoid.com/get-the-s...o-278116.phtml

4) A group of former Call of Duty series developers have formed a new studio called Reload Studios with their first project being a first person shooter game for VR devices, mobile devices, and consoles.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...t-gen-shooter/

Drakul 07-15-2014 06:03 PM

A bunch of guys that made CoD have made their own studio to make more CoD.

Kalyx triaD 07-15-2014 11:55 PM

Some kind of VR thing. Ehhhhh...

Drakul 07-16-2014 02:46 AM

I wish I had the ability to make VR games. I'd make a VR game that simulates playing a VR game.

Kalyx triaD 07-16-2014 03:11 AM

I suppose that would be The Matrix. Or a 1st Person .Hack. Megaman Battle Network?

Drakul 07-16-2014 03:15 AM

Every idea I have has been done.

I had an idea for a superhero last month. Thought it was cool and unique. I googled it later to find someone had just made a tv show about such a hero this year.

Kalyx triaD 07-16-2014 03:29 AM

It's not so much original ideas or gameplay innovation, it's about how you do it. Everything's been done for the most part, what you innovate or originate is the style of old tropes. Unless something is super specifically what you're thinking, don't let up. Make adjustments, iterate, rock that shit.

Certain indy fighting games have used the main gimmick of my main fighting game, and most notably Mortal Kombat X has also adopted it. I take a look, compare and contrast, and keep it moving.

Drakul 07-16-2014 03:56 AM

Good point. I was going to type more but everything I could thing of putting was negative.

Cool King 07-16-2014 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4468771)
Today's News:
1) During the recent Develop expo, an animator from Crytek hinted the company still wants to make a new TimeSplitters game if given the right opportunity.
http://www.destructoid.com/-everyone...s-278082.phtml

http://media.tumblr.com/a9c48677f962...Chx1qf3gpx.gif

Cool King 07-16-2014 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBC News

Manuel Noriega sues Activision over Call of Duty

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/image...7_76296434.jpg

Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama, is suing Call of Duty's video games publisher.

The ex-military ruler is seeking lost profits and damages after a character based on him featured in Activision's 2012 title Black Ops II.

The 80-year-old is currently serving a jail sentence in Panama for crimes committed during his time in power, including the murder of critics.

One lawyer said this was the latest in a growing trend of such lawsuits.

"In the US, individuals have what's called the right to publicity, which gives them control over how their person is depicted in commerce including video games," explained Jas Purewal, an interactive entertainment lawyer.


"There's also been a very well-known action by a whole series of college athletes against Electronic Arts, and the American band No Doubt took action against Activision over this issue among other cases.

"It all focuses upon the American legal ability for an individual to be only depicted with their permission, which in practice means payment of a fee.

"But Noriega isn't a US citizen or even a resident. This means that his legal claim becomes questionable, because it's unclear on what legal basis he can actually bring a case against Activision."

'Enemy of the state'

In Activision's video game, Noriega initially helps the CIA capture a Nicaraguan terrorist, but later turns on the Americans and is hunted himself.

In reality, Noriega did work as a CIA informant before the agency broke ties with him. After the US became concerned about his violent rule, President George Bush ordered the invasion of Panama in 1989, which resulted in his capture.


A 13-page document filed in Noriega's name claims that he is portrayed as a "kidnapper, murderer and enemy of the state" responsible for "numerous fictional crimes" in Black Ops II, according to Courthouse News Service.

It alleges his inclusion heightened the game's sense of realism, helping boost its sales.

The game - which was scripted by David Goyer, screenwriter of the recent Batman movies - was 2012's biggest-selling title in the US, UK and elsewhere.

A spokeswoman for Activision declined to comment.

Permission payouts

The California-based company previously reached an undisclosed out-of-court settlement with the band No Doubt after the musicians sued over the use of their singer, Gwen Stefani, performing songs by other artists in the game Band Hero.


Earlier this year, its rival EA Sports agreed to a $40m (£23m) payout after US college football and basketball players complained their likenesses had featured in several of the firm's titles.

Meanwhile, the publisher Take-Two Interactive is currently facing a related case in which the actress Lindsay Lohan claims a character in Grand Theft Auto V is based on her image, voice and clothing styles.

While such examples have been based on US law, Mr Purewal added that games firms had not been immune to similar complaints in the UK.

"In the UK, we have the right to privacy, which is slowly being extended to cover how celebrities and other well-known people are depicted online and in video games," he explained.

"So, for example, Lady Gaga took action against the British video games company Mind Candy over the depiction of a character called Lady Goo Goo in its game Moshi Monsters.

"But it is happening a lot more in the US at the moment."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28326670

Sepholio 07-16-2014 04:48 PM

Noriega and Lindsay Lohan are totally gonna do it.

Emperor Smeat 07-16-2014 06:09 PM

Today's News:
1) The rewards for this year's Club Nintendo Gold and Platinum status were revealed to be just digital games. Gold members get to pick from a set of Virtual Console games while Platinum members get to pick from a set of Virtual Console and eShop games.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/club...ll-about-eshop

2) Sales - Sony is currently having a "2-For-1" sale on PSN this week with prices ranging between $10 to $30 for game bundles.
http://www.destructoid.com/playstati...k-278146.phtml

3) According to recently released legal documents, Vivendi was considering firing Activision's CEO Bobby Kotik prior to Activision's buyout from Vivendi's ownership. The main reason would have been due to Kotick and his group blocking all sales of Vivendi's shares if they couldn't be involved as buyers.
http://www.destructoid.com/vivendi-c...t-278223.phtml

4) Microsoft is expected to start restructuring as early as this week with the Xbox division to be impacted and rumors of it being the largest in company history in terms of layoffs.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft...s-278175.phtml

Fignuts 07-17-2014 01:29 AM

Why do we not have an Assassin's Creed style Predator game yet?

Someone fix this.

Kalyx triaD 07-17-2014 01:50 AM

Predatory stealth gameplay should have ended up as a ninja game as well.

Drakul 07-17-2014 03:04 AM

All we need for stealth games are the Hitman games up to and including Blood Money.

Kalyx triaD 07-17-2014 03:13 AM

lol wut

Drakul 07-17-2014 04:00 AM

Hitman is great, basically.

VSG 07-17-2014 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fignuts (Post 4470506)
Why do we not have an Assassin's Creed style Predator game yet?

Someone fix this.

Dishonored?

Kalyx triaD 07-17-2014 02:40 PM

I think he distinctly wants Predator.

Emperor Smeat 07-17-2014 05:55 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to the recent Microsoft restructuring news as 18,000 employees will be laid off (13,000 more than previous record) while the Xbox Entertainment Studios will shut down later this year.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/mi...ees/1100-4961/
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft...x-278289.phtml

2) Update to the recent Fatal Frame news as Tecmo Koei revealed the newest game is called Fatal Frame: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden and arrives later this year in Japan.
http://www.destructoid.com/first-loo...u-278254.phtml

3) According to early leaks for the upcoming NDP report, the Xbox One managed to double its sales for the month of June with the Kinectless version of the console being the main reason.
http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-one-...t-278244.phtml

4) Ubisoft announces a new Assassin's Creed game is currently in development for mobile devices called Assassin's Creed Memories, is a free-to-play game, and will be released later this year.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...unced-for-ios/

Fignuts 07-18-2014 12:54 AM

Predator vs Boko Haram in the African Congo.

Drakul 07-18-2014 04:09 AM

You can now have your Xbox avatar twerk for the low low price of £3.19...

Drakul 07-18-2014 04:10 AM

Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball music video animation is also available.

Fignuts 07-18-2014 04:12 AM

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AjZuGas6yRQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Drakul 07-18-2014 04:14 AM

But what about the Nyancat props, Grumpy Cat sweaters and unicorn onesies?!

Drakul 07-18-2014 04:14 AM

:shifty:

Fignuts 07-18-2014 04:17 AM

Honestly, in the last 3 or 4 years I haven't found anything worthy of replacing my Boba Fett avatar or Dr. Wily Icon. Probably never will.

Drakul 07-18-2014 04:22 AM

They recently added new Star Wars avatar stuff, I think.

Fignuts 07-18-2014 04:30 AM

Is there a Jango Fett?

I would get rid of Boba for a shiny silver Jango Fett avatar outfit.

drave 07-18-2014 05:57 AM

http://i.imgur.com/Z6pd22R.png

Drakul 07-18-2014 07:48 AM

No idea who that's supposed to be.

drave 07-18-2014 08:14 AM

Me neither, just nifty armor I like.

Drakul 07-18-2014 08:36 AM

Looks Dragon Age-y.

drave 07-18-2014 08:48 AM

I'll log into my account and see if it has a description, you have me curious, hehe.

If I remember, there was just a random avatar armor pack, kinda like the ninja pack they have. I have a couple different setups. I let XBL test my avatar for 28+ hours or something and received a lab coat, crazy hair and helmet or something like that. I'll gather them in a bit.

Drakul 07-18-2014 09:38 AM

I have Ada Wongs outfit and a whip. No one ever actually sees your props.

VSG 07-18-2014 12:09 PM

Is that supposed to be Sauron?

drave 07-18-2014 12:32 PM

Don't think so. It comes from a brand called "Legendary Champions".

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-HK/Pr...a-57f65858086a

Kalyx triaD 07-18-2014 03:00 PM

I just get suits from movies and props I like if I have money to burn. Digging my Winter Soldier garb right now.

ClockShot 07-18-2014 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fignuts (Post 4470506)
Why do we not have an Assassin's Creed style Predator game yet?

Someone fix this.

Predator: Concrete Jungle was fun. You should track that down.

Emperor Smeat 07-18-2014 06:10 PM

Today's News:
1) Some QuakeCon news:
2) Google announces a big change for their app store with developers who offer free-to-play games can no longer label their games as "free" in the store if they contain a micro-transaction system. The new change will only cover Europe for now and was done as a result of a recent ruling from the European Commission.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/go...o-c/1100-4962/

3) Update to Xbox Entertainment Studios being shut down as Microsoft states the closure won't affect Remedy Entertainment's Quantum Break nor Halo Nightfall and the Halo tv series.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft...k-278326.phtml

4) According to the NDP's June report, the PS4 once again was the top selling console of the month (Xbox One as #2) while Watch Dogs was the top selling game (Mario Kart 8 as #2).
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-still-on-top/

Emperor Smeat 07-19-2014 09:44 PM

Weekend News Edition
 
Harmonix is considering the idea of reviving the Rock Band series in the near future according to a recent survey sent.

Quote:

At the top of the questionnaire, the Massachusetts-based studio, says, the feedback will be “hugely helpful for us at Harmonix as we plan for the future.” Such feedback would be in regard to how frequent gamers play Rock Band and its DLC offerings in addition to the number of instruments owned and which last-gen platforms they were played on.
Quote:

The survey’s final question asked fans to rank their excitement for 5 possible options Harmonix could take the franchise next. In no particular order, the developer polled fans on a new Rock Band game for Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U or if they would want upgraded versions of existing instruments for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. A return to DLC is also an option, gaging interest in a sale of the existing songs or brand new tracks to jam out to.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/offi...ng-back-groove
Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HMXRockBandSurvey

Fignuts 07-20-2014 01:26 AM

If the DLC I already have doesn't transfer over, it would suck pretty hard.

Disturbed316 07-20-2014 02:25 AM

I wonder how they will work out the cross gen transfer of dlc, if any. I would be more interested in a new one if I could do that.

Kalyx triaD 07-20-2014 05:14 AM

Just a few days ago I had Twitter binge talking about a potential "Rock Band 4ever" game for next-gen. Coincidence, but a good one.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>To finish off my Rock Band tirade, I'll riff about a hypothetical next-gen Rock Band. Let's call it &quot;Rock Band 4ever&quot;, or <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a></p>&mdash; Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488063293454827521">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>In <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a>, all past DLC would transfer over. Instant library of over a 1000 tracks. Lots of deals would have to re-made, though...</p>&mdash; Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488063632329023488">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Did I say over a 1000? Forgive me, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Harmonix?src=hash">#Harmonix</a>, I forgot you had the greatest DLC program ever. More like THOUSANDS of tracks! Plural.</p>&mdash; Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488063935971475457">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>There would have to be new instruments made for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a> for next gen. The big change would be console neutral instruments.</p>&mdash; Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488064281368608768">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Buy one guitar, drums, keyboard, and it will work on both Xbox One and PS4. The mic can't, though, due to different sound codecs I imagine.</p>&mdash; Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488064642301042688">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The return of Rhythm Guitar/Lead Guitar distinction, as well as Bass. So three guitar players can jam. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a></p>&mdash; Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488065367198433282">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm done. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BringBackRockBand?src=hash">#BringBackRockBand</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockBand4ever?src=hash">#RockBand4ever</a></p>&mdash; Jean Kalyx (@Kalyx_triaD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kalyx_triaD/statuses/488065873719361537">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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RoXer 07-21-2014 11:58 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy 50th birthday, Ryu! <a href="http://t.co/zkhy9BYAJy">pic.twitter.com/zkhy9BYAJy</a></p>&mdash; Matthew Green (@PressTheButtons) <a href="https://twitter.com/PressTheButtons/statuses/491238152540270593">July 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Drakul 07-21-2014 01:10 PM

Happy Birthday, Ryu. Now, please retire. Immediately.

Kalyx triaD 07-21-2014 02:36 PM

This is why you never make a birth year for game characters. Just month and date. Team Ninja learned this the hard way.

Drakul 07-21-2014 02:59 PM

I've always looked at birth years for characters that live in a time bubble like Ryu as changing each year. So, he was 27 in SFII and he still is. It's just rather than 1964, he was born in 1987. Next year, he'll still be 27 but his birth year will be 1988 and so on.

Kalyx triaD 07-21-2014 03:14 PM

Seems tedious, just avoid years altogether.

Emperor Smeat 07-21-2014 05:54 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Naughty Dog related news:
Naughty Dog hinted at the possibility of an Uncharted Trilogy set or the PS4 being made once they are finished with all their current projects.
http://www.destructoid.com/naughty-d...4-278420.phtml
The sequel to The Last of Us was revealed to be in the very early stage of development with several ideas being considered at the moment.
http://www.destructoid.com/rest-of-u...--278418.phtml

2) Bethesda states more announcements and details regarding the reboot of Doom won't be arriving until next year with the trailer shown during QuakeCon not being considered as its official debut.
http://www.destructoid.com/don-t-exp...5-278400.phtml

3) More bad news for Crytek as the studio's lead graphics engineer has recently left the company to join id Software to work on the reboot of Doom.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...res-doom-team/

4) A new IP teased to be a Minecraft-inspired sandbox type game is currently in development at Maxis studio based on recent job postings.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...n-development/

Sepholio 07-21-2014 06:01 PM

Sim minecraft. Sweet.

ClockShot 07-21-2014 07:45 PM

Playstation Network is shut down right now.

Hmmmmmmmmmm?

Fignuts 07-22-2014 01:31 AM

WHy is the new Doom a reboot again?

Doom 3 was great. Fantastic even.

SlickyTrickyDamon 07-22-2014 02:21 AM

When was it rebooted? Doom 3 is a sequel isn't it?

Fignuts 07-22-2014 02:31 AM

Doom 3 is a reboot.

ClockShot 07-22-2014 08:37 AM

Marty O'Donnell wins his wrongful termination lawsuit against Bungie. Walks away with $95k.

Not much, but you don't hear the average joe winning against a big business these days.

Kalyx triaD 07-22-2014 01:59 PM

I wouldn't call him average but he deserved that win.

Drakul 07-22-2014 05:19 PM

Bought MvC Origins as it was 50% off. Controls don't seem to respond to move inputs all the time and Onslaught is utter garbage. I'm not even angry about it. It's just...urgh:nono:. He's like the kid that always had to have a magic way out of any situation he didn't like when you roleplayed a fight as a child.
Got to a point where I just did not care if I won or lost. Kinda wish I could get a refund. I was wondering why it's XBLA rating was so low. It's like ★★★ at most, I think.

Emperor Smeat 07-22-2014 06:00 PM

Today's News:
1) EA announces several game delays with Battlefield Hardline delayed till early 2015 and Dragon Age Inquisition delayed till November 18th. Hardline's delay was due to recent feedback from the game's beta while Inquisition's delay was due to Bioware needing more time.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/ba...gai/1100-4966/

2) Sales & Freebies:
3) Riot Games announces starting today they will doing a wave of bannings for League of Legends with punishments ranging between 14 days to permanent. The official reason given was due to the studio wanting to get rid of all of the "extreme" troublemakers within the game's community.
http://www.destructoid.com/toxic-lea...s-278431.phtml

4) Newest firmware update for the Wii U includes support for controllers for navigating the eShop and a System Transfer option for moving data between Wii U consoles.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ansfer-option/

Fignuts 07-23-2014 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakul (Post 4474393)
Bought MvC Origins as it was 50% off. Controls don't seem to respond to move inputs all the time and Onslaught is utter garbage. I'm not even angry about it. It's just...urgh:nono:. He's like the kid that always had to have a magic way out of any situation he didn't like when you roleplayed a fight as a child.
Got to a point where I just did not care if I won or lost. Kinda wish I could get a refund. I was wondering why it's XBLA rating was so low. It's like ★★★ at most, I think.

Megaman and Ryu, and just spam projectiles. That's how I beat him in the arcade back in the day.

Kalyx triaD 07-23-2014 01:53 AM

What if you already seen their ending?

Drakul 07-23-2014 04:24 AM

I was thinking a projectile heavy character would be easier but any character combination should be usable. I know the old cheat game devs did with arcade games, making the boss unfairly hard so you'd pay up to keep trying because you're so close to beating the game.
I might have done a little better if the inputs worked. Down to forward and punch should do move X so I do it but my guy decides he'd rather just ignore the down to forward bit and do the standard punch instead.

Why did they never put the SFA games on the 360?

Kalyx triaD 07-23-2014 04:37 AM

Capcom appears to not give a shit about the Alpha series since the last update was on PSP (lol) and it was only ported to PSN without any bells and whistles.

Drakul 07-23-2014 04:46 AM

I had heard it was on PSN. They probably should have put them on XBLA when SF was really surging in popularity again. It's since died down, I feel. The opportunity has passed.

Kalyx triaD 07-23-2014 05:30 AM

Well then it would have been "over saturation" and "milking". Besides, if it wasn't gonna get the Online Edition treatment there's not much loss anyway.

Drakul 07-23-2014 05:46 AM

I'd rather have had SFA than SF3.

Kalyx triaD 07-23-2014 12:54 PM

SF3 had more 'street cred', I guess.

Emperor Smeat 07-23-2014 05:49 PM

Today's News:
1) The producer of Crysis 3 and Ryse: Son of Rome, Mike Read, has recently left Crytek UK with him hinting it was due to internal issues at the studio.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...s-with-crytek/

2) According to supposed leaks, Valve has recently revised the Steam Controller with the main change being the removal of the d-pad in favor of a traditional thumbstick.
http://www.destructoid.com/the-steam...n-278536.phtml

3) Microsoft states the monthly Xbox One updates will continue at least till October with the ability to pre-order digital games and improvements to both install and download times teased to be arriving soon.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft...r-278531.phtml

4) Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris' release date was revealed to be December 9 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ne-december-9/

Drakul 07-24-2014 04:32 AM

The hell is this? :wtf:

A bunch of kids, Sailor Moon and Superman ride ice cream to defeat Nazi Broccoli Hitler. Saw it on the Wii U eShop.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/QxwHifHAc64" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Seems pretty suspicious that two of the characters use real ice cream products, both by Walls.

One rides a Twister.
http://www.ittakesawoman.co.uk/blog/...ge_twister.jpg

Another rides a Funny Feet.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vkbveu2GIY...creams+80s.tif

Kalyx triaD 07-24-2014 02:37 PM

Not suspicious, product placement.

thecc 07-24-2014 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 4474788)
SF3 had more 'street cred', I guess.

and it's a much superior game.

Drakul 07-24-2014 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 4475484)
Not suspicious, product placement.

If it's product placement, I wonder why they haven't straight out said the product or company names.

Drakul 07-24-2014 03:57 PM

Bought Destroy All Humans for the 360 because it was on sale, I liked the original and I'm an idiot. Terrible modeling, terrible graphics, terrible animation, dialogue audio randomly decides when it will and will not work and destroyed buildings collapse in a preset animation yet the air vents on the roof stay floating in the air for 5 seconds before just vanishing.

Kalyx triaD 07-24-2014 04:45 PM

Stop buying shit because it's on sale.

Or at least look up a Let's Play or something.

Drakul 07-24-2014 04:50 PM

It's a sickness!!

Emperor Smeat 07-24-2014 06:22 PM

Today's News:
1) Sony has agreed to an early legal settlement regarding the 2011 PSN hacking class-action lawsuit with the overall amount at $15 million worth in free games and services although claims would be treated as a "first come, first served" type basis.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/so...ack/1100-4967/
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-agre...h-278570.phtml

2) GoG.com announces they launched Linux gaming support earlier than planned with around 50 games currently available for sale for Linux users.
http://www.destructoid.com/gog-com-n...e-278582.phtml

3) Double Fine studio announces they will be expanding their publishing services to help out more indie studios in the near future.
http://www.destructoid.com/double-fi...e-278560.phtml

4) Respawn Entertainment states the next update for Titanfall (Update #5) will include a new "Black Market" in-game currency system for purchases while also stressing they have no plans of ever including a real currency system.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ate-announced/

Emperor Smeat 07-25-2014 06:16 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to the PSN hacking settlement news as the amount was revealed to be actually around $17.75 million with the breakdown of $6 million available to all PSN users who didn't take advantage of the Welcome Back program, $4 million available for those who did, and the rest split between other areas. The claims process itself won't start until May 2015 at the earliest.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/us-d...breach-lawsuit

2) Bioware recently released a teaser trailer for a new game they will be revealing during next month's Gamescom.
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/biow...ame/2300-9265/
http://www.destructoid.com/bioware-s...d-278631.phtml

3) Update to Crytek's money woes news as the company claims their money problems was only a "transitional phase" and have recently secured new funds to pay both the staff and projects in development.
http://www.destructoid.com/crytek-in...f-278640.phtml

4) Update to Google buying Twitch for around $1 billion news as the deal was made official today with the Youtube division to be in charge of the service.
http://www.destructoid.com/google-bu...s-278598.phtml
http://venturebeat.com/2014/07/24/go...-video-empire/

Emperor Smeat 07-26-2014 06:24 PM

Weekend News Edition
 
Namcon had several Tekken related news during Comic Con.

The first involves Tekken 7 with this game being the final in the Mishima saga. The trailer released was revealed to be an extended version of the one shown during EVO 2014.

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The other involves Tekken X Street Fighter with the good news being the game is still in development and the bad news being its not coming out any time soon. According to Tekken's producer, the main reason for its delay is due to other games having higher development priority and Namco has yet to decide on an official schedule for its development and release.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/tekk...-been-canceled

Fignuts 07-27-2014 01:28 AM

Like where the story is going this time. Last one was terrible.

Sepholio 07-27-2014 02:00 AM

Wow, that tear that Heihachi shed was kind of a haunting moment.

Kalyx triaD 07-27-2014 02:19 AM

Interesting gameplay hints, but we'll see if it's enough to get us playing again. The wake-up system consideration is a good start.

Sepholio 07-27-2014 02:28 AM

Gamestop is running a promo starting today for the The Last of Us: Remastered. If you trade in the ps3 original version you get 50% off the ps4 version, knocking it down to $25.

Gonna do this now. Never got the DLC for the PS3 version because I moved on to the PS4 for the most part by the time it came out. Considering that comes with the PS4 version, this is now a good deal for me.

Kalyx triaD 07-27-2014 04:41 AM

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Interesting use of 'fins' to make out a dress top for her, moving away from the 'naked fish girl' depiction.

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Kalyx triaD 07-27-2014 05:19 PM

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Definitely an action game on the casual end, but perfect for the the show. And it still has a hard mode that should be closer to how Platinum Games challenges players. A budget title on a budget price. Wish it had a Bloody Palace or multiplayer mode.

Emperor Smeat 07-28-2014 06:32 PM

Today's News:
1) Capcom is considering speeding up development time for games from their major series with the goal of at least 1.5 years.
http://www.destructoid.com/capcom-wa...s-278738.phtml

2) Microsoft revealed the free games for August's Games With Gold promotion will be Crimson Dragon, Strike Suit Zero, Motorcross Madness, and Dishonored.
http://www.destructoid.com/august-ga...e-278728.phtml

3) Gamestop announces they will offer credit services in the near future with the new card to be tied into their PowerUp Rewards program and would have an interest rate of 27%.
http://www.destructoid.com/gamestop-...e-278712.phtml

4) Bioware revealed some early details for Mass Effect 4 with the game to focus more on exploration and an updated version of the Mako vehicle.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...t-mass-effect/

Fignuts 07-29-2014 01:04 AM

Very happy about the Mass Effect news. Always lamented the lack of exploration in Mass Effect after the first one.

Also, the Mako never controlled anywhere near as badly as some people made it out to be. In fact, I found it fun to use most of the time.

Emperor Smeat 07-29-2014 06:01 PM

Today's News:
1) EA announces a new subscription-based program called EA Access with some details including access to a select number of games per month, ability to play pre-released games in some form, and a 10% discount on EA digital purchases. The program was revealed to cost $5 per month with a $30 per year option and currently exclusive to the Xbox One.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/ea-o...box-one-owners
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...play-time.aspx

2) Blizzard announces Diablo III: Ultimate Edition will support cross-platform save importing including the ability to import saves from the Xbox 360 to PS4 version and PS3 to Xbox One version.
http://www.destructoid.com/diablo-ii...s-278811.phtml

3) Some Bravely Default related news:

Sepholio 07-29-2014 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fignuts (Post 4477759)
Very happy about the Mass Effect news. Always lamented the lack of exploration in Mass Effect after the first one.

Also, the Mako never controlled anywhere near as badly as some people made it out to be. In fact, I found it fun to use most of the time.

I completely agree. I really missed the exploration aspect, thought it added an awesome layer of intrigue to the game. Also, I always felt that the Mako controlled fine. It's a space exploration vehicle of a tank style; it's not a freaking sports car.

Sepholio 07-29-2014 06:07 PM

If only Blizzard would allow PC saves to be ported to console. I have quite a few friends who play this on console instead but I'm not giving up 2 years of grinding and starting over. Stupid mistake on their part really.

I'm wondering how much $ MS ponied up for that EA exclusivity deal. I might give it a try for a month or 2 though, just to test the quality.

DaveBrawl 07-30-2014 08:33 AM

I hope EA is using a similar system for Dragon Age, from what I understand as of now they are using a system that lets you pick your choices for any decisions you made in past games. I have no idea what decisions I made in DA2 at this point for many of the choices and I never even met Fenris, which really sucked for the battle with the Arishok.

drave 07-30-2014 08:44 AM

I will start anew in Inquisition or whatever.

Played the DAII demo and decided not to pick up the game. Watched the story via youtube and didn't feel as if I missed much.

DaveBrawl 07-30-2014 09:18 AM

Yeah the demo is what kept me from playing it for so long. I bought it on the cheap because I kept hearing how good it was, and kept it on my shelf for a long time because the demo, which is the opening tutorial, was pretty boring. After the first hour or so worth of game time, when you finally make it into town, it starts to pick up and ends up pretty compelling, but that first section is just no bueno.


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