Nordic, again? every franchise has to use this setting at least once it seems.
And sad that they changed the clothes from Ys I and II for this modern one (Adol looks like a kid from the 90s), since this is the next story in the chronology.
But I trust in Falcom, they almost never disappoint.
I thought the medium was pretty cool, and the observer is pretty good too. I think that as the Silent Hill team no longer exists at Konami, or Kojima, the next closest studio (for this type of game) to take over a franchise like SH seems to be Bloober Team. Hoping the game to be a huge success and maybe after this, who knows, another game with a original story for the franchise.
Would be cool if down the road they release, for collectors, disc drives for other console generations, like the PS3. One machine for all the Playstation history. I know it conflicts with the more expensive ps plus but at least the ps3 games won't need to be streaming. I know it´s only a dream, but...
It´s almost certain that GamePass will increase it´s price too. A Microsoft spokerperson said about the reasons for this new $70 game price: "This price reflects the content, scale, and technical complexity of these titles."
So, if almost everyone are already a GamePass subscriber, the only way to help fund these complex and technical games are increasing the price of Gamepass.
Very happy for Falcom and the series, extremely deserved. But what worries me is that with the popularity of the west, over time Falcom may feel obliged to change some things, and make the series less Japanese. I don´t know, ending the turn based system, or changing some anime tropes. I know I shouldnt be complaining about that..haha..sorry. But I hope they never change, the series is so charming.
I find the story of Americanism influencing the English language in the UK interesting. I'm Brazilian, and I dont know if its true, but a Portuguese friend of mine told me that in many places in Portugal kids are talking with Brazilianisms, and he doesnt like it at all. haha. I think the Portuguese of Portugal is very beautiful, so I understand him. The colonies eh.. anyway, looking forward to VR2, as someone already said, hope is backward compatible, Sony knows the tech, so hope they make it happen somehow.
@IonMagi yes, it's bizarre, everyone can see the hypocrisy on Sony´s part, no wonder many developers, mostly Japanese, are abandoning their preference for Sony when developing games.
@IonMagi Yeah, they censor a butt in a game - DMC 5 - but leave a sex scene in a first party game - Last of Us 2. This is one of the things, as an adult, that bothers me on Sony, even Nintendo is better than them in that sense, and has less censorship than Sony.
The game looks great in my opinion, but it seems that the way to defeat enemies remains the same as the rest of the other 3D Sonic games, one of the biggest criticism I have of these games is the combat.
I hope they release a No More Heroes Compilation with 1 and 2, because Heroes Paradise on the PS3 is not the complete story. I also have both on the Wii, but I´m strugling to even think in start the game with the WiiMote control. haha.. also no HD or trophies.
This game proves that you don't have to have super graphics for a great story or gameplay.
I like this quote from Kondo-san:
"The games’ content and graphics might feel like they’ve come from another era, but I'm extremely confident that Falcom games retain their quality through time and remain as fun and engaging. We hold to this philosophy when developing today."
The games of the previous generations are always (with a few exceptions) inferior. If we're going to use this as an excuse, then we're just going to do remakes from now on.
Wow, this got me pumped. It´s how I play Doom sometimes. I wonder if some kind of action will appear on the screen, indicating the exact moment for the best shot, or if we're going to have to memorize the songs.
@AndyKazama This game, despite being pretty bad, also has an interesting story. The game's actress turned out to be one of the Glow women's wrestling actresses, the same one the Netflix series is based on. And I also agree that´s important to preserve it, even if it's horrible. It´s like a time machine, a relic from another era, and also very rare.
@Areus "revealed effort from South Korean publisher".. Yeah, I should have paid more attention.. haha.. but you´re right. I personally know very little about SK, so this is indeed a nice change.
@shadow2k This game is absolutely incredible, best one about time travel that I know, and Hououin (Hoooououin) Kyouma is awesome! Very nice idea for a tattoo, which numbers are in yours?
I guess they run out of games for the launch window / stream. If this is the route they are going, with nes games, they should really go after the rare ones. Like Bubble Bath Babes or Wacky races from Atlus.
Apple are slowing picking up several japanese developers, and it´s kinda sad actually. I really wanted to play Fantasian, looks really cool.. haha.. who´s next? Koji Igarashi?
@UltimateOtaku91 Yeah, actually they're filming the third season right now, but I don't know if something will be shown, or if it will be TV related, it was just a hunch. But I think it makes sense.
@UltimateOtaku91 I think they'll show a trailer for the Sonic series, and maybe something about The Witcher. I don't know exactly which one, but I think it will be focused on the live action game series/movies.
@thefourfoldroot1 "The disdain and clear embarrassment with which they treat traditional Japanese output has made that quite clear; as has the pandering to consumers who mindlessly champion their censorship policies.... Shame they no longer have the diversity they once did..." This! The rest I couldn´t care less.
Looks great, really looking forward, it´s nice to see they are trying something different with the 3D Sonic. For the purists, myself included, they should release Sonic Mania 2, everyone will be happy that way.
@Justjuzy Yes, I know. But SIE is in California. Nowadays Sony (gaming section) is japanese only by name. This was already discussed is this comment section.
A car movie doesn't seem to fit Blomkamp's style, but I'm curious. If the tone is more serious, without cringe characters trying to crack jokes every minute, with great practical effects, more like Top Gun (planes, I know) than Fast and Furious, I think it could be good.
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Re: Biggest, Most Expansive Tomb Raider to Be Published by Amazon Games on PS5
@MrMeeeseeeks Or The Wheel of Time.
Re: Ys X: Nordics Announced for PS5, PS4, First Screenshots Shared
@AndyKazama What could go wrong putting Adol in charge of a ship?
Re: Ys X: Nordics Announced for PS5, PS4, First Screenshots Shared
Nordic, again? every franchise has to use this setting at least once it seems.
And sad that they changed the clothes from Ys I and II for this modern one (Adol looks like a kid from the 90s), since this is the next story in the chronology.
But I trust in Falcom, they almost never disappoint.
Re: Check Your Gaming Stats with PlayStation Wrap-Up 2022, Available Now
@themightyant Thanks! It's been exhausting, but for them it's totally worth it.
Re: Industrious Horror Dev Bloober Team Signs with Private Division for New Project
I thought the medium was pretty cool, and the observer is pretty good too. I think that as the Silent Hill team no longer exists at Konami, or Kojima, the next closest studio (for this type of game) to take over a franchise like SH seems to be Bloober Team. Hoping the game to be a huge success and maybe after this, who knows, another game with a original story for the franchise.
Re: Rumour: The Last of Us 3 Is In Development at Naughty Dog
In a way I'm glad another studio is doing Uncharted, I really don't like Druckmann. Hopefully it's not a reboot but Chloe or Sam's next adventure.
Re: Check Your Gaming Stats with PlayStation Wrap-Up 2022, Available Now
Before the birth of my twins:
After the birth of my twins:
Re: 'Flawless' New PS5 with Some Devs, Features Detachable Disc Drive
@sanderson72 oh well, you ruined my dream. haha.. jk, thanks for the reply!
Re: 'Flawless' New PS5 with Some Devs, Features Detachable Disc Drive
Would be cool if down the road they release, for collectors, disc drives for other console generations, like the PS3. One machine for all the Playstation history. I know it conflicts with the more expensive ps plus but at least the ps3 games won't need to be streaming. I know it´s only a dream, but...
Re: PS5 Games Likely to Remain $70 as Xbox Bumps Prices
It´s almost certain that GamePass will increase it´s price too. A Microsoft spokerperson said about the reasons for this new $70 game price: "This price reflects the content, scale, and technical complexity of these titles."
So, if almost everyone are already a GamePass subscriber, the only way to help fund these complex and technical games are increasing the price of Gamepass.
Re: Falcom's Trails Series Tops 7 Million Sales
Very happy for Falcom and the series, extremely deserved. But what worries me is that with the popularity of the west, over time Falcom may feel obliged to change some things, and make the series less Japanese. I don´t know, ending the turn based system, or changing some anime tropes. I know I shouldnt be complaining about that..haha..sorry. But I hope they never change, the series is so charming.
Re: Sony Confirms PSVR2's Release Date for Early 2023
I find the story of Americanism influencing the English language in the UK interesting. I'm Brazilian, and I dont know if its true, but a Portuguese friend of mine told me that in many places in Portugal kids are talking with Brazilianisms, and he doesnt like it at all. haha. I think the Portuguese of Portugal is very beautiful, so I understand him. The colonies eh.. anyway, looking forward to VR2, as someone already said, hope is backward compatible, Sony knows the tech, so hope they make it happen somehow.
Re: Apologies PS3 Anime Fans! Crunchyroll Is Closing Down
Hope they can improve the app on the consoles now, i dont know if anyone has those issues, but for me it crashs all the time, even on my PS5.
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw Remake Revealed for 2023
@IonMagi yes, it's bizarre, everyone can see the hypocrisy on Sony´s part, no wonder many developers, mostly Japanese, are abandoning their preference for Sony when developing games.
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw Remake Revealed for 2023
@IonMagi Yeah, they censor a butt in a game - DMC 5 - but leave a sex scene in a first party game - Last of Us 2. This is one of the things, as an adult, that bothers me on Sony, even Nintendo is better than them in that sense, and has less censorship than Sony.
Re: Best RPGs on PS Plus
@Milktastrophe Yeah, same about AC Valhalla.
Re: Star Ocean: The Divine Force Locks October Release Date on PS5, PS4
Strange art style for characters, crazy boob physics at 2:05, combat similar to Ys, cool environments. Can´t wait!
Re: Sonic Frontiers Takes You to Cyber Space with Traditional Linear Stages
The game looks great in my opinion, but it seems that the way to defeat enemies remains the same as the rest of the other 3D Sonic games, one of the biggest criticism I have of these games is the combat.
Re: Next Ys Game Teased with Artwork, May Have Soulslike Elements
I don't think this is good news, the best thing about Ys, and one of its main features, is its fast-paced action combat.
Re: PS Store Mid-Year Deals Sale Includes 600+ PS5, PS4 Game Discounts
@themuckman Same for me, I´m also including Haven in my cart. Bummer that Lego Builders isn´t included.
Re: No More Heroes 3 Handed Japanese Release Date on PS5, PS4
I hope they release a No More Heroes Compilation with 1 and 2, because Heroes Paradise on the PS3 is not the complete story. I also have both on the Wii, but I´m strugling to even think in start the game with the WiiMote control. haha.. also no HD or trophies.
Re: Capcom Fighting Collection (PS4) - A Superb Compilation of Classics and Oddities
Now bring us Capcom Belt Action Collection 2, with Final Fight 2, 3 and Cadillacs and Dinossaurs, pleaaase Capcom!
Re: Interview: Falcom on The Legend of Heroes' Future, Bringing New Trails Games West, and More
This game proves that you don't have to have super graphics for a great story or gameplay.
I like this quote from Kondo-san:
"The games’ content and graphics might feel like they’ve come from another era, but I'm extremely confident that Falcom games retain their quality through time and remain as fun and engaging. We hold to this philosophy when developing today."
Great interview!
Re: Video: In Defence of The Last of Us' PS5 Remake
The games of the previous generations are always (with a few exceptions) inferior. If we're going to use this as an excuse, then we're just going to do remakes from now on.
Re: PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium Now Live Across the USA
I don´t know about GP, but where´s SEGA?
Re: Marvel's Midnight Suns Dated for 7th October on PS5, PS4
Looks.. okay? Didn´t like the costumes, or the roster.. in fact I only know half of them. But for me having Wolverine, maybe i'll give it a go.
Re: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Summons a PS5, PS4 Demo on 16th June
Ora Ora Ora! Shigechi, it´s your time to shine!
Re: Metal: Hellsinger Finally Thrashes onto PS5 in September, Demo Available Now
Wow, this got me pumped. It´s how I play Doom sometimes.
I wonder if some kind of action will appear on the screen, indicating the exact moment for the best shot, or if we're going to have to memorize the songs.
Re: Infamous 3DO Romantic Comedy Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Plunges PS5, PS4 This Year
@AndyKazama This game, despite being pretty bad, also has an interesting story. The game's actress turned out to be one of the Glow women's wrestling actresses, the same one the Netflix series is based on.
And I also agree that´s important to preserve it, even if it's horrible. It´s like a time machine, a relic from another era, and also very rare.
Re: Falcom on Bringing Kuro Trails Games West: 'Of Course We Intend To'
Looking forward to this interview, love almost everything from Falcom.
Re: Project M Is a Ridiculously Good Looking Unreal Engine 5 Game Coming to Consoles
@shadow2k Your mom is really really cool for giving you this gift. What a cool idea, Divergence Meter over 1%, the message is great!
Re: Infamous 3DO Romantic Comedy Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Plunges PS5, PS4 This Year
The guy in the picture looks like Zachary Quinto.. haha
Re: Project M Is a Ridiculously Good Looking Unreal Engine 5 Game Coming to Consoles
@Areus "revealed effort from South Korean publisher".. Yeah, I should have paid more attention.. haha.. but you´re right. I personally know very little about SK, so this is indeed a nice change.
Re: Project M Is a Ridiculously Good Looking Unreal Engine 5 Game Coming to Consoles
@shadow2k This game is absolutely incredible, best one about time travel that I know, and Hououin (Hoooououin) Kyouma is awesome! Very nice idea for a tattoo, which numbers are in yours?
Re: Project M Is a Ridiculously Good Looking Unreal Engine 5 Game Coming to Consoles
A Quantic Dream type of game based in Japan? Where do I pre-order? haha
Re: Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection for PS5, PS4 Is Totally Bogus
I guess they run out of games for the launch window / stream. If this is the route they are going, with nes games, they should really go after the rare ones. Like Bubble Bath Babes or Wacky races from Atlus.
Re: Tetris Effect PS4 Physical Editions Announced from Limited Run Games
I have this game already in physical format. Is this another version? I mean, the game is cool and all, but not for different versions.
Re: Shenmue's Yu Suzuki Announces Space Harrier with Swans for Phones
Apple are slowing picking up several japanese developers, and it´s kinda sad actually. I really wanted to play Fantasian, looks really cool.. haha.. who´s next? Koji Igarashi?
Re: DONTNOD Entertainment Is Now Named DON'T NOD, Has Six Games In Development
"Hey, we don't have any new games to release, how can we get the attention of the gaming sites?"
"I know, let's make a useless change to our name!"
Re: Over 30 Developers and Publishers Confirmed for Summer Game Fest
@RevGaming Releasing old games for 149,99:
https://www.thegamer.com/atari-2600-new-cartridges-aquaventure-saboteur-yars-return/
To be fair, it´s a limited edition.. still..
Re: 1950s Steam Engines Trot into Train Sim World 2 on PS5, PS4
Will I be able to grow a mustache, laugh maniacally, tie someone up and put them on the train tracks?
Re: Over 30 Developers and Publishers Confirmed for Summer Game Fest
@UltimateOtaku91 Yeah, actually they're filming the third season right now, but I don't know if something will be shown, or if it will be TV related, it was just a hunch. But I think it makes sense.
Re: Over 30 Developers and Publishers Confirmed for Summer Game Fest
@UltimateOtaku91 I think they'll show a trailer for the Sonic series, and maybe something about The Witcher. I don't know exactly which one, but I think it will be focused on the live action game series/movies.
Re: Over 30 Developers and Publishers Confirmed for Summer Game Fest
Capcom:
Square:
Bloober Team:
Sega
Re: Reaction: Why You Shouldn't Worry About Sony's New Strategy
@thefourfoldroot1 "The disdain and clear embarrassment with which they treat traditional Japanese output has made that quite clear; as has the pandering to consumers who mindlessly champion their censorship policies.... Shame they no longer have the diversity they once did..."
This!
The rest I couldn´t care less.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Teaser Released Ahead of IGN First Coverage
Looks great, really looking forward, it´s nice to see they are trying something different with the 3D Sonic. For the purists, myself included, they should release Sonic Mania 2, everyone will be happy that way.
Re: PS Plus Members Bemused by Potential God of War Inclusion Across Multiple Tiers
A lot of players will only sub to the Essential tier, so this is a nice offer.
Re: Sony 'Not at All Finished' Growing PlayStation Studios via Acquisitions
@Justjuzy Yes, I know. But SIE is in California. Nowadays Sony (gaming section) is japanese only by name. This was already discussed is this comment section.
Re: Sony Pictures Eyes Director Neill Blomkamp to Steer Gran Turismo Movie
A car movie doesn't seem to fit Blomkamp's style, but I'm curious. If the tone is more serious, without cringe characters trying to crack jokes every minute, with great practical effects, more like Top Gun (planes, I know) than Fast and Furious, I think it could be good.
Re: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R Styles with a September Release Date
Ora ora ora! Can´t wait!