Despite the other examples given, like Destiny's DLC, I still don't see any valid reason for withholding review code unless you're not confident in your own product.
I normally avoid social media, ive never even signed up to facebook. However im always keen to hear other peoples gaming stories so the share button justfies the existence! I find myself on the home screen watching other peoples videos for half an hour before I even load a game.
Bethesda really need to use modders ideas. The best Skyrim mod for me was one with Horse drawn carriages.. disabling fast travel & forcing you to trek it or use paid horse carriages to travel between towns only. It opened up the world threefold.. Though with most of FO4's environments being urban i dont see how they'd implement it I think fast-travelling defeats the point of building such a huge & varied world.
Half of their staff clearly dont even play games, you cant even ask their opinions or have a chat about games your thinking about getting. Gamestation are owned by them, yet they are much more knowledgeable & helpful in-store. Same with CEX, they are gamers. Nah, I never buy from GAME..
@iv-tecman Much has been said about its visuals since the leaks, Bethesda already said outright they didnt push the graphics & went for content instead. I think it looks as good as it should, when I think Fallout I dont think photo-realism anyways! I wouldnt put any stock in whats been said tbh, anyone who thinks the visuals are only marginally better than FO3 clearly never played FO3.
@Johnnycide Your not the only one. I like it in the promo's & cutscenes etc.. & its a stark contrast to the violent nature of the game.. but I couldnt tolerate it playing while I explore.
I feel announcing a game too early leaves gamers disillusioned after a while, either with lack of updates OR with too many updates & no ETA. They cant win, I guess! Look at what Beth did with Fallout 4.. We expected it, but still wasn't 'ready' when they finally did confirm it.. & by then the game was in its last cycle of development. Cue hype overdrive..
I dont think 'best of all time' is a fair accolade, since all consoles belong to different era's. PS2 was definetely the best of its era.. but maybe you can just put that down to lack of competition? Either way, with PS2 in its slippers & dressing gown now is the perfect time for PS2 playback on PS4..!!
@Kage_88 I dont think they have atrocious standards when it comes to bugs.. Its just that the open-world non-scripted 'total player freedom' nature of their games is difficult to thouroughly bugtest. Witcher 3 had its share of bugs, but CDPR have been pretty militant with their post-launch bugstomping.
@Ps4all
Also considering they are supporting mods for XB1 first.. PS4 "at some point later down the line.." Cant help but feel MS is getting more of Beth's love for this one.
Im starting to resent these publisher-specific services. Maybe its just because i've been playing games for over 20 years now, but I also just like buying a game in its box..
@JLPick See Neolit's post earlier. Amazon have a listing for the physical retail copy already, but others are speculating if its dropped with no warning as the article implies then it may be download only at first.
As the article says, stranger things have happened. Though one has to wonder how much they stand to lose on preorders etc with a strategy like that. Especially in the current climate of preorder bonuses & extra content.
@bman2112
Off the field? Its a football game, theres no such category. All the licences, Sky Sports presentation & commentary etc mean nothing if its no fun to play. The kids will lap it up, therefore it will sell. Its the sports equivalent of CoD, rinse & repeat every year.
@REALROBLAW I'd say the file size isnt necessarily an indication of the size & scope of the game itself, some companies compress their games more economically than others.
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Re: Mafia III Reviews Will Remain in the Bayou Beyond Launch
Despite the other examples given, like Destiny's DLC, I still don't see any valid reason for withholding review code unless you're not confident in your own product.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy VII (PS4)
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Re: Soapbox: Why the PS4's Share Button Is the Greatest Innovation of This Generation
I normally avoid social media, ive never even signed up to facebook. However im always keen to hear other peoples gaming stories so the share button justfies the existence! I find myself on the home screen watching other peoples videos for half an hour before I even load a game.
Re: Stay in Touch with PlayStation Messages App for iOS, Android
If your part of a crew or clan or whatever then its useful, & faster than the PS app itself. Dont see the cause for negative reactions..
Re: Review: Super Star Wars (PS4)
That sandcrawler level was almost the end of me.
Re: Soapbox: Why Fallout 4 Has One of PS4's Best Open Worlds
Bethesda really need to use modders ideas. The best Skyrim mod for me was one with Horse drawn carriages.. disabling fast travel & forcing you to trek it or use paid horse carriages to travel between towns only. It opened up the world threefold.. Though with most of FO4's environments being urban i dont see how they'd implement it I think fast-travelling defeats the point of building such a huge & varied world.
Re: EA Is Already Talking About Star Wars Battlefront Sequels
translation: "the beauty of the star wars franchise is that you can just keep making money from it..!"
Re: Guide: Fallout 4 PS4 Character Builds That Will Keep You Alive and Kicking
@Boerewors
Its the same game, so i'd imagine the guide applies to PC too. Provided your not using any mods that alter stats or levelling obviously.
Re: Uh Oh, GAME Is Cancelling Some Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition Pre-Orders
Half of their staff clearly dont even play games, you cant even ask their opinions or have a chat about games your thinking about getting. Gamestation are owned by them, yet they are much more knowledgeable & helpful in-store. Same with CEX, they are gamers. Nah, I never buy from GAME..
Re: Fallout 4's Launch Trailer Will Make Your Hype Go Nuclear
@iv-tecman
Much has been said about its visuals since the leaks, Bethesda already said outright they didnt push the graphics & went for content instead. I think it looks as good as it should, when I think Fallout I dont think photo-realism anyways! I wouldnt put any stock in whats been said tbh, anyone who thinks the visuals are only marginally better than FO3 clearly never played FO3.
Re: Fallout 4's Launch Trailer Will Make Your Hype Go Nuclear
@iv-tecman
Not much better than FO3?! Where did you read that..?
Re: First Impressions: Need for Speed Fails to Hit First Gear on PS4
Full motion video cutscenes? Takes me back to the MegaCD
Re: Bethesda Reveals Graphical Changes in Fallout 4
Props to PushSquare for not mentioning the leaks.
Re: Fallout 4 Features More Music Than Fallout 3
@Johnnycide Your not the only one. I like it in the promo's & cutscenes etc.. & its a stark contrast to the violent nature of the game.. but I couldnt tolerate it playing while I explore.
Re: Round Up: Need for Speed PS4 Reviews Apply the Hand Brake
Cant pause the game? Whos gonna dip my Bourbon Creams in my cuppa tea for me?
Re: Soapbox: Why the Industry Is Getting Greedy (And How to Stop It)
Still waiting for the "our game has no microtransactions.." bandwagon to roll out.
Re: Don't Worry, Pretty PS4 Title RIME Is Still in Development
I feel announcing a game too early leaves gamers disillusioned after a while, either with lack of updates OR with too many updates & no ETA. They cant win, I guess! Look at what Beth did with Fallout 4.. We expected it, but still wasn't 'ready' when they finally did confirm it.. & by then the game was in its last cycle of development. Cue hype overdrive..
Re: Review: Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition (PS4)
Argh I really want to.. but Fallout.
Re: Talking Point: Is the PlayStation 2 the Greatest Games Console of All Time?
I dont think 'best of all time' is a fair accolade, since all consoles belong to different era's. PS2 was definetely the best of its era.. but maybe you can just put that down to lack of competition? Either way, with PS2 in its slippers & dressing gown now is the perfect time for PS2 playback on PS4..!!
Re: Will Bethesda Make a Custom Fallout 4 PS4 Controller?
@SanderEvers
Touche. As Capcom got Sony's money earlier this year to secure SF5 exclusive. Its a shame this is what its come to though.
Re: Fallout 4 Won't Have Performance Problems on PS4, Says Bethesda
@Kage_88
I dont think they have atrocious standards when it comes to bugs.. Its just that the open-world non-scripted 'total player freedom' nature of their games is difficult to thouroughly bugtest. Witcher 3 had its share of bugs, but CDPR have been pretty militant with their post-launch bugstomping.
Re: Will Bethesda Make a Custom Fallout 4 PS4 Controller?
@Ps4all
Also considering they are supporting mods for XB1 first.. PS4 "at some point later down the line.." Cant help but feel MS is getting more of Beth's love for this one.
Re: Talking Point: Does EA Access Really Represent Poor Value for PS4 Players?
Im starting to resent these publisher-specific services. Maybe its just because i've been playing games for over 20 years now, but I also just like buying a game in its box..
Re: PlayStation Wishes the NES a Happy 30th Anniversary
Not sure if id risk skinning the console, but would definetely do my controllers.
Re: PlayStation Wishes the NES a Happy 30th Anniversary
@GlynCR
DecalGirl do a very similar looking vinyl skin?
https://static.decalgirl.com/assets/img/landing/ps4/ps4-landing-tn-1.jpg
Dont know how to embed images sorry..!
Re: Rumour: Is Sony Preparing a Shock No Man's Sky Release?
@JLPick
See Neolit's post earlier. Amazon have a listing for the physical retail copy already, but others are speculating if its dropped with no warning as the article implies then it may be download only at first.
Re: Rumour: Is Sony Preparing a Shock No Man's Sky Release?
As the article says, stranger things have happened. Though one has to wonder how much they stand to lose on preorders etc with a strategy like that. Especially in the current climate of preorder bonuses & extra content.
Re: Feature: Five Things Fallout 4 Needs to Get Right on PS4
If I was looking for a meaningful relationship i'd probably stop playing games
Re: First Impressions: Forcing Our Way to the Front Line in Star Wars Battlefront on PS4
Seven days after Fallout 4..? Seriously?!
Re: First Impressions: Shadow of the Beast Is Bloody Brilliant on PS4
@Churchy
Yes! Maybe Altered Beast too?
Re: What's Hideo Kojima Doing with PS4 Maker Mark Cerny?
@Churchy
I can see it now.. Silent Hill's bandaged nurses playfully splashing each other in the rain & giggling like japanese schoolgirls.
Re: Laura Lays the Smackdown on PS4 Exclusive Street Fighter V
@TomKongPhooey
Chun Li's thighs need their own game, sequel & turbo edition.
Re: Poll: FIFA 16 Versus PES 2016 - Which Footy Sim Has Rocketed Into Your Top Corner?
@bman2112
Off the field? Its a football game, theres no such category. All the licences, Sky Sports presentation & commentary etc mean nothing if its no fun to play. The kids will lap it up, therefore it will sell. Its the sports equivalent of CoD, rinse & repeat every year.
Language -Tasuki-
Re: Fallout 4 Will Irradiate About 30GB of Your PS4 Hard Drive
@REALROBLAW
I'd say the file size isnt necessarily an indication of the size & scope of the game itself, some companies compress their games more economically than others.
Re: Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls to Get PS4 Release Dates Soon
@sinalefa
Agreed. I didnt buy a PS4 to play remastered last-gen games from two or three years ago..