Ben-DutkaI feel like I'm already out of the gaming loop, because I don't know anything new that happens during the course of a week. I hear whispers here and there but as I don't actively search through gaming news anymore, I'm definitely lost.
Which isn't a bad thing, by the way. After living and breathing industry news for nearly a decade, it feels nice to step back. Besides, it also means that whenever I do find time to check things out, it's all news to me. 😉
Not sure about Gran Turismo Sport…
So I hear Yamauchi's next potential masterpiece arrives in November . As some of you probably know, I'm a huge GT fan so normally, I'd be all over this. But isn't Sport the pseudo-installment in the franchise, the one that's basically just for multiplayer? Or is this a full-fledged entry with the same robust single-player mode the franchise has always had? I know it supports VR but I don't care about that because I won't be involved in virtual reality, and I seem to remember the original announcement…didn't they say this one would be multiplayer-centric, and it's not the next official entry?
If so, I'll wait for Gran Turismo 7 . I've got Dishonored 2 for November, anyway, which I absolutely cannot wait to play.
Yes, we know it's Red Dead 2. JUST ANNOUNCE IT ALREADY!
Hey, I totally agree with what Take-Two and Rockstar have said in the past, about game companies announcing games too early. But I'm just so anxious to hear about a follow-up to Red Dead Redemption , which was one of my favorite games of the previous generation. We've seen and heard evidence that RDR2 is coming, and maybe Rockstar will announce it "soon." I wish they'd just reveal it so we can start getting all excited. The downside is that considering their stance on when to announce new products, it's more than feasible that this anticipated sequel will land this year. And just my luck it'll show up in November. 'rolling eyes'
It's okay if Kingdom Hearts III won't be ready until 2017
I guess Square Enix won't release either Final Fantasy VII Remake or KHIII this year, and that's just fine by me. The Remake will be a sacrilegious abomination, anyway, and we've got plenty to play the second half of 2017. On top of which, I'm a little worried about Kingdom Hearts III …the Final Fantasy XV demo was so horrifically bad from a mechanical standpoint and if KHIII controls that way, I won't be playing it. I know we're talking about two different development teams but it still concerns me. Obviously, these guys aren't cut out to make an action/RPG – with the obvious emphasis on action – and while KH has always controlled fine before, FFXV was actually a regression. Hell, KHII was mechanically superior to that mess of a demo.
Well, whatever. Plenty of other stuff coming.
Personal gaming update
I'm savoring Uncharted 4 ; currently on Chapter 17. It's just so amazing. Easily the best game I've played this generation, having already supplanted The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt . I will do a review when I'm done, so just be patient. Speaking of The Witcher , have they announced an official date for the Blood and Wine expansion yet? Was that June 7 rumor correct? I haven't bothered to look it up yet; just wondering. Mirror's Edge Catalyst is set for the 7th, though, and that will have to be played as soon as I get it. In the meantime, I'll finish Uncharted 4 and get started on DOOM , which I just picked up. I've heard some good things about it and I can't wait to get going. Finally, a no-holds-barred, over-the-top fire-fest, the way shooters always used to be. 🙂
Nice, I haven't tried the Division although I really want to. Do I have you on PSN? My name is Xenris spelled the same way as it is here only with caps.
I would love to play the Turtles co op with you when it comes out!
Red Dead 2 should be awesome, I have such a soft spot for westerns.
I would say The Division is definitely worth a play. It's great for co-op. It lacks any real good story telling and the dark zone has become a free for all at this point, but that was inevitable. But still it's engaging and fun with some nice rpg elements.
Yep I'm down for turtles. I hope it's decent in length. When is it releasing anyways?
I'll add you on PSN tonight.
Yes Ben I know it is nit picky which is why I tried to emphasis I have this problem with EVERY form of media. Doesn't mean I don't enjoy the entertainment though.
I still think UC2 is the definitive Uncharted experience, I liked its overall narrative more. Although UC4 is a close second and I like the pirate treasure hunt a lot as a story. I kind of wanted more puzzles in UC4 though, and slightly more difficult platforming puzzles, or more timing based platforming things.
Small complaints though, I think the game is great, just not the best thing ever. Which I think is just me being burned out from games lately or just not as in to them lately.
@Bigrailer Ill be looking for you 🙂 I hope turtles is long or at the very least has good reason to replay the game.
My problem with all of that is it's SO nitpicky that there isn't a game in existence that would fully please you. The bottom line is that everything Uncharted 4 does, it does it better than just about every other title out there. The combined package is obviously head-and-shoulders above anything else currently sitting on store shelves.
I mean, every single story-driven interactive experience has plot devices to move the story forward. It's a necessity. None of it can be compared to reality; why bother about asking if Drake can use the grappling hook to haul people around, when he obviously has impossible grip strength? This is fantasy, and as a story-driven interactive fantasy, that has to make sense from both a gameplay AND a narrative standpoint, it's basically perfect. Or as close to it as we've probably ever seen, which should really be the takeaway from that experience, IMO.
Im fine trying to tackle it on a hard difficulty. I'm always up for a challenge so long as it's Co op. I can't rely on ai. 😉
I think it's 4 player Co op. I got a 4th I just convinced another buddy to get it.
Dibs on Mikey!
And yeah I need to get through The Division so sometime soon we'll need to play.
I bought Super Mega Baseball during the flash sale and it's a blast. Especially to pass the time or get a quick game in.
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I just watched some gameplay for TMNT, and it looks really fun. I was kind of thinking it looked a little easy as it seemed like footsoldiers were nothing but punching bags. Then they got to a boss and it was clear that there's some difficulty to it. I'll be getting it for sure. It's got a good price at $49.99 too. Hopefully that doesn't mean lack of content.
Hell yeah! I haven't played The Division since that one night either Bigrailer. I'm still not even leveled up in that game if you ever want to give it another go.
And I'm super stoked on the new Platinum TMNT game! If that game is four person co op I'd love to get down on that shit with you guys. We need a fourth turtle though.
And thanks for continuing to drop by Ben. Hopefully you get a new sense of passion for gaming now that it's not a 24/7 job for you anymore. Now you only have to pay attention to the good shit. Lol. And I think they said GT Sport will have 117 events not tied to online so it should hopefully be a robust entry. I'm stoked for GT in VR though, so I might be a little more excited than you.
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Uncharted would be a stupid, stupid game if you could throw the grappler at people and rip them around.
Well if there is a difficulty selection I always put it up to the hardest. If you are down to go through the game with me on hard mode providing there is one, then I think thats what we should do 🙂
Dibs on Raph! 🙂
World, not sure if that is directed at me, but two things. First I was talking about cutscenes where they needed to get up somewhere and could have just used the grappling hook to do it, but it would have interfered with the narrative or plot device.
Third of all, you can charge it up and smash people with it online 😛
online is for pansies tho 🙂
I'm honestly surprised by the good Doom reviews. I thought it might fall flat, but glad it seems like it didn't. Can't wait to try it out. I haven't played a Doom game since the original on PS1 that my sister got me for Christmas. Also really excited for Mirror's Edge. One of my favorite PS3 games.
Currently playing (slowly) through the Nathan Drake Collection before delving into UC4.
I play one episode at a time to savor and cuz it's so dense.
GT Sport has a Golf GTI. I'm definitely getting it later, but not sure how long until I can find it cheaper.
Something about being able to mess around with cars I can actually understand the feeling of without hurting their secondhand value. That has always been a huge selling point for me.
IF you're worried about the platforming I would still suggest playing it. If you liked any of the others this one shouldn't be much different.
Nope reading though all your comments you all are way behind gaming news. GT Sport is a full-fledge stand alone title featuring a campaign Mode, Arcade and Sports Modes and along with both online and offline racing and will feature VR support when PlayStation VR launches.
http//wwwplaystationtrophiesorg/news/news-19105-Gran-Turismo-Sport-November-Release-Date-Revealed-[Updated-with-Trailer—Images].html
Cant wait to hear about Red Dead 2 and if the Games with Gold rumors are true that Red Dead Redemption is one of June's GwG and since all Xbox 360 games are backwards compatible i would have played Red Dead Redemption on every console i own but Ps4. Totally forgot about Kingdom Hearts 3 oh well no real loss.
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pretty good thinking world, ive completed it and loved it but i wish i could delete my memory of it and play it again it was that good!
The platforming in Uncharted 4 is very easy, it isn't hard. The game mixes platforming, combat, stealth and story telling pretty well I think you would enjoy it.
PGU: Kinda Bored with games at the moment. Stoped at Chapter 6 on Uncharted 4 and have no desire to go back to it at the moment. Frankly i feel like that towards all my games guess i am in a gaming road block dont feel much like playing any of my games.
I actually considered picking up UC4 until i kept reading how people were enjoying the platforming, i detest platforming games so i'll pass on it.
PGU: I have about 10 more heists on Deathwish to do before getting the platinum on Payday 2, definitely one of the hardest platinum trophies i've gone for. Picked up Valkyria Chronicles remastered but want to finish Payday first before jumping back into that masterpiece. I just hope Overkill doesn't release their update around the same time as No Man's Sky because i'll have a really tough decision then on what to play.
I finished Uncharted 4 earlier tonight. Wow! Great game. Great story. Great ending. Great way for Naughty Dog to close out their time with the series.
Once again they beat the odds by delivering yet again another stunner.
PGU;i'm playing Far Harbor fallout 4,i like it a lot.
@World:maybe you read it allready:rumors are that there will be a dlc for Fallout 4 called "Nuka World"and we would hear more about it at E3.
-Also i read about a mod called Cascadia,a team of 18 developers have been at it since the past six months and it would be bigger then Far Harbor AND
the developers say that they are primarily going to hit Nexus Mods with the release and on Bethesda[dot]net as well for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms :).
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I played the first Uncharted and just found it to be boring and non-challenging on every level. Don't get me wrong i would score the game high but that series is not for me. I like platforming as much as i like sports games, which is to say i would rather pull out my teeth with a wrench then play them. 20 years ago i couldn't get enough of either now they annoy me to no end.
Is GT Sport, by any chance, something like GT7 Prologue?
Is doom worth it? I want to get it but should I wait for a price drop or is it like … a gamey game?
When I say gamey game I mean a game that just gets by purely on how awesome it is to play the whole time and doesn't rely on its story.
It's all game. The story is about as much as it was when the first game came out. Somebody found a new energy source on Mars and it ended up openining a gate to Hell sooooo yeah.
It was worth the $55 to me, but some may think that by today's standards it's worth less cuz it doesn't have all the doohickeys and open worlds and it's more about fast fun and mayhem and exploring hellish areas.
Bear in mind there's a mode that lets you make your own maps and play other people's maps so that's kinda big.
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The platforming isn't the platforming of 20 years ago, it's just tension and ooo-aaahhh. For a challenge Up the difficulty and try stealth instead of gung ho shooting. But yeah it's more for the cinematic and incredible story, you want challenging go for Dark Souls.
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Hmm Ill wait for its first price drop then snag it. I have so many memories of DOOM 2, running home with my friend as we tried to beat it …without cheats….which we never did.
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PGU:i'm playing Far Harbor Fallout 4,i like it a lot [and it's biiiig]
@World:i read about a rumor:there would be a dlc for Fallout 4 called "Nuka World"and we would hear more about it at E3.
Also i read about a mod called "Cascadia" that would be bigger than Far Harbor,this mod is being developed by a team of 18 developers who have been at it since the past six months – and they still don’t know how long it will take to finish AND
the developers say that they are primarily going to hit Nexus Mods with the release and on Bethesda net as well for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms.
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It's all about DOOM man, it's all about Doom. And a little Uncharted 🙂
I didn't even think about calling dibs. Lol. Good thing Donnie's my guy anyway.