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E3 2015: Uncharted 4 Gameplay Demo Is Packed With Action

Ben-Dutka 20 Comments

It was no surprise to see Sony end their E3 2015 press conference with gameplay footage of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End .

But even when you're prepared for it, you're always taken aback. Naughty Dog is just so good.

It's really the little things that stand out to me, such as Drake covering his face as he runs from gunfire, and the enhanced interaction with the background (bullets shattering various objects). There are obviously more animations and the melee fight sequences are more fluid and dynamic, like when Drake is being held and Sully jumps into the fray.

The driving appears tight and intense and that last sequence with the grappling hook is pretty sick. Yeah, there's no doubt that Uncharted 4 will be a beast of a game.

Related Game(s): Uncharted 4

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New Uncharted 4 Images Surface, Drake’s Face Is Amazing

Ben-Dutka 16 Comments

Naughty Dog showed off that awesome Uncharted 4: A Thief's End gameplay , and now we've got some new screenshots.

Here's one comparison between what protagonist Nathan Drake looked like in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and what he looks like in the new adventure. Check out more , if you're so inclined.

These come from a PlayStation Experience panel entitled, "Modeling Nathan Drake: Bringing an Iconic Character to PS4," where Naughty Dog artists gave attendees a behind-the-scenes peek at how they constructed the new hero. You can check out the entire hour-long video if you're into the nuts and bolts of development. Naughty Dog is going for a "filmic, cinematic" look for the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, which isn't too surprising.

Drake has definitely aged over the years but that's what makes his fresh model look even more realistic. Can't wait to see the final product!

Related Game(s): Uncharted 4

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You Know, That Uncharted 4 Footage Was Freakin’ Pre-Alpha

Ben-Dutka 29 Comments

See, this is why you don't show off early footage.

There are two depressing truisms that apply here: 1. Nobody reads and as such, nobody cares about the fine print. 2. Emotion always seems to override objectivity, especially in the world of entertainment.

Naughty Dog recently presented over 15 minutes of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End gameplay during the PlayStation Experience. While some were impressed with what they saw, the footage also sparked a round of mockery from some of the less intelligent "journalists" out there. Drake falling through the earth probably won't be forgotten any time soon, even after the game is on store shelves and the pre-alpha build is far in the past.

That's the key term here- pre-alpha. That was pre-alpha footage . Definitely not beta and not even alpha. The problem is, too few gamers really understand what this even means. Even worse, they don't care. They just laugh and think Naughty Dog screwed up and the new Uncharted is now going to suck, as ludicrous as such a conclusion sounds. Pre-alpha means the game is very early on in development; not the concept stage, certainly, but the product is hardly in the polishing and honing stage. A lot is going to change from here on out; a lot will be improved upon.

Considering what we saw, understanding that it was pre-alpha gameplay, we should be more than encouraged. I've seen alphas before and none of them have been half as advanced as what I saw in that presentation. Of course, as soon as I finished watching it I knew some of the low-IQ hyenas that sadly populate this industry would be sounding off. And now we get to listen to it until Naughty Dog releases more footage. Yay.

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PSXE Poll Update: We Want Uncharted 4 Gameplay At E3!

Ben-Dutka 19 Comments

E3 2014 is coming up fast, and we wanted to know what our readers most wanted Sony to present.

Based on previous rumors, there are plenty of options. But the majority of participants said that above all else, they want to see Uncharted 4 gameplay. And admittedly, that has a good chance at blowing us all away.

At the same time, don't be surprised if Sony has a trick or two up their sleeves. And they might really wow the crowd with a presentation for The Order: 1886 or The Dark Sorcerer . If they reveal a new God of War and show off some gameplay to go along with it, or they finally confirm The Last Guardian for PS4, or Heavenly Sword 2 becomes a reality, any of that might steal the show. But for now, it's a safe bet to assume that Uncharted 4 gameplay will result in major fireworks.

This week, now that Microsoft has decided to remove Kinect as a necessity, do you think the Xbox One will stage a big comeback? Or, do you think it'll only come back in North America? Then again, maybe you think it won't matter at all, and the PlayStation 4 will maintain its current lead.

Let us know.

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Is Uncharted 4 Gameplay Enough For Sony To “Win” E3 2014?

Ben-Dutka 49 Comments

Obviously, this is just for the sake of argument, as I fully expect Sony to show off more than just Uncharted 4 at E3 this year.

Even if they do have plenty of other games on tap, though, most would agree that the new Uncharted would be the heaviest-hitting title in the presentation lineup. And if various industry insiders are correct and we do get gameplay – perhaps to cap off Sony's press conference – is that, in and of itself, enough for the PlayStation brand to "win" the event?

I put "win" in quotations because I always thought it was silly to determine a "winner" at an event where the industry is supposed to "win." While it's certainly true that competition is healthy, as Sony boss Shuhei Yoshida said , I still say something like E3 is a chance for the entire gaming world to shine. Anyway, given the immense popularity and critical acclaim that surrounded the Uncharted franchise last generation, one has to assume that gameplay of the first series entry on the PS4 will absolutely explode .

At the same time, we hear Microsoft might actually show off some new Xbox One exclusive IPs, and there's always Halo 5 . Nintendo might surprise the hell out of everyone, too…what's your take?

Related Game(s): Uncharted 4

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Insider: Uncharted 4 Gameplay At E3

Ben-Dutka 27 Comments

We're all hoping that the new Uncharted will be a staple of Sony's E3 press conference this year.

And if industry insider Tidux is right, the hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive will indeed be prominently featured. In fact, it looks like Sony will be ready to show off some gameplay in June! Here's what Tidux had to say on Twitter :

"Uncharted 4 gameplay at E3. Game has been in the works for almost 3 years."

Of course, as this is hardly official, you should take it with a grain of salt. There's also no way of confirming if Uncharted 4 has really been in development for nearly three years. It definitely seems plausible but until we hear from either Sony or Naughty Dog, we can only classify this guy's reports as "rumor."

He added, however, that he's hearing "a lot of mixed signals" concerning Driveclub . That , I believe, unfortunately.

Related Game(s): Uncharted 4

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