@MysticMask
It's the context in which it is presented.
Summer Lesson - you mentor a young girl and although you CAN do some pervy things, the presentation is that you are literally supposed to be mentoring a ln attractive young female student no matter how big the #wink wink# is for the other stuff.
Persona 5 - Ann's boobs are remarked on for being large by fellow teenage students and attention is repeatedly paid to them. It's not inconceivable that as part of the story of a group of teenagers in a school setting teenage boys would lust after Ann. Whether so much attention should be repeatedly paid to them is pervy or an accurate representation of teenage boys, that's a fair discussion.
if the game had a mode where you could take pictures of Ann's pants and fondle her privates and boobs , for no other reason than "well, yeah, hot", that would be wrong. If anyone doesn't think it is, I suggest taking some time to re-evaluate your attitude to women and stop hiding behind arguments along the lines of "...b..b.but men have honour killed women for years in other cultures for stepping out of line, who am i, some kind of western SJW, to question their time honoured cultural traditions?"
Fist of the North Star - Civilization is depicted as having fell, so normal rules of decency do not apply. The strong are are preying on the weak, one man who despicted as having a strong moral compass uses ultra violence as a means to dish out justice in this post apocalyptic society on these villains. Is it too much? Again, that's a debate.
For what it's worth, I thought GTA V having Trevor torture while lamenting the pointlessness of torture was a miss of the mark to make a point as part of a broader game experience , but still acceptable. If they had a Trevor's Torture Room mode where the only aim was to torture people, that would be wrong too and I wouldn't be up in arms for a ban.
I can understand people saying "nothing should be censored and society should be exposed to everything" as an argument and can see some validity in it, but would probably air on the side of "people are generally idiots and we need a little protection from ourselves". That makes more sense than people missing the point of this mode removal , willfully or otherwise.
@Flaming_Kaiser My point was more it's utter dross in my pure opinion but ultimately Sony should release here and Japan, stand by the "art", and see what the regional classification laws decide or decide themselves as a company they don't think it morally represents them as a brand and remove it totally. Fight for the art or admit it's crap.
I like anime and Japanese cultural stuff and don't mind a lot of the titillation and risqué stuff, but just because other cultures have long standing morally dubious practices and view points, doesn't make them morally or ethically sound. I type this as I have Lost Paradise on pause with no hint of irony
I don't think questioning the existence of a mode where it's indicated that the sole purpose is to sexually assault minors or adults pretending to be children while they ask you to stop is quite "censorship". There is no message, no art, no contemplation, just "child abuse mode". I am fine, mature and intelligent enough to deal with taboo subjects for the sake of art that poses questions, or has some framing around it, but morally repugnant stuff for titillation is wrong.
Either way Sony should have blocked it totally worldwide or allowed it totally worldwide though, because they either find it the type of material they want running on their hardware, or the type they don't.
Ultimately, and finally, would it even pass classification in the UK for example, uncut?
Edit, having seen the fake "Mickey Mouse" style gloved hands you use in the linked video, that's just bizarre.
@Rob_230 Yep, the PS4 version with the "dial up a limit break/no random battles so I can get to a save" is the best way to play the game in modern times.
@wiiware David Hayter doesn't know either. I believe he said he only met Kojima once and he was very quiet and unassuming. Didn't seem too upset, more said that acting is a constant punch to the ego so he didn't take it too personal.
@MaccaMUFC As you are a Manchester United fan, I will respect your opinions and experience on downgrades over time and managers trying to tell you the worse experience you are witnessing with your very eyes is infact totally brilliant because remember "they've done a great job in the past".
@3Above Thanks for taking the time to reply, I guess thinking about it, I like to log EVERY run / bike ride no matter how long or short, so it's the same principle for different hobby, I can't just "run" , it has to be logged.
I get the nature of collecting and 100% , and even Tell Tales games' trophies really are just chapter markers for a short choose your own adventure game, but considering what this actually is, I am curious as to whether people feel a Platinum is really necessary? What trophies could this have? What trophies could and should a demo have?
@RogerRoger I actually bought the limited edition with soundtrack after getting it on digital in the sale because I loved it so much. I think they know fans will be prepared to pay more this time (right fully so as you said) and i don't blame them if there is an improved experience. Episode 5 of LiS did feel a bit "economical" at times though i loved it as a whole.
@3Above
Hello there, was interested in your comment as I've never been too bothered with trophies on full releases, I can take them or leave them, occasionally i try for a specfic trophy (Riddler Challenges in Batman) but I get that people like collecting them all/seeing them as a measure of achievement/other for every game they play.
I see this as essentially an interactive gaming "trailer" , or teaser you can play, or a demo.
Open to being convinced, but I can't fathom why would trophies be required for this, or a deal breaker?
How does it affect the game play in anyway?
How does it remove from the experience in having them/not having them?
Why are trophies for everything so important that you'd pass up on a small experience purely because of them?
Just curious, as I clicked on the Store Update article after this; Is the lack of release in Saudi and the Middle East a cultural sensitivity thing, a law thing, or just a timing thing?
I thought the movie was a mixed bag, but overall I liked it. When it was good, it was very good. When it was bad, I rolled eyes.
Good : Alicia Vikander, stunts and physicality, direction, Bad guy. Pawn Shop
Bad : Some of the cheese and plotting stuff that makes sense or is OK in a 40 hour video game can be a bit jarring, coupled with all the good stuff leads to tonal shifts. Is it realistic and grounded? Or a bit of a cartoonish world? Somewhere in between? I got taken in and out the movie a lot. SproutSproutSprout, the Dad in general. Music was non descript.
I'd rate it overall as positive, but a little sad that I think an excellent performance from Alicia Vikander is in a fun, but not great film, when there was an excellent film there to be had.
@Porco
The Last Jedi had a much higher critical review than user score, and that said more to me about the users than the critics.
Look, I'm not saying it's a great game, I'm not saying it's an awful game. I haven't played it and I have little interest in doing so truthfully.
I'm just saying I don't understand why people get so upset over subjective reviews, and quote other reviews when attacking scores and opinions, to the level where with no proof, evidence or effort towards obtaining either, people are happy to fire off accusations concerning integrity and brown envelopes.
It seems that the only way some people would be happy is if every single outlet or person told them the same thing, basically what they want to hear, or essentially what they've already decided for themselves anyway.
If Push Square gave this 6/10 and said "Conclusion : See Metacritic", I am not sure that is better that perhaps being too effusive in praise.
If Push Square re-reviewed this and went "Go on then gang, you got us, it's really a 5" , people would moan they had no integrity either.
I'd rather and respect someone more who wrote something thoughtfully, honestly, stood by their words and have a conclusion that tallied with that, than just have metacritic or consensus led safe "opinions" that's the same as everything else.
We're all different with different opinions, so why would everyone review the same thing , exactly the same?
@thatguyEZ I think in the past you've had cases where although "Battle Royale" was not banned, no US distributor would touch a film where schoolkids run around shooting each other with a ten foot pole for backlash reasons.
@suikoden Yeah totally, I was merely referencing the juxtasposition of "absolute moral panic over this but make them 18 and it's not only totally acceptable, it's a totally unquestionable touchstone of Japanese culture, art almost, and I can't see why anyone would find it objectionate in the slightest" with a brass eye reference.
@themcnoisy "If the girls are 17 years, 364 days old it's degrading, morally bankrupt, reprehensible paedophilia. If the women are 18, It's just a good old bit of Japanese fun celebrating the feminine form."
Rather it wasn't Demon's Souls, the genre is probably one of the strongest in gaming currently for consistent quality output, with the Souls series, Nioh, Bloodbourne et al, we're spoiled enough as it is!
Is there even a small chance bluepoint can do former PC/Xbox exclusives, not sure how licensing for things like Knights of the Old Republic would work?
@ShogunRok It's like Square Enix and Sega take turns at going for the "untintentional incompetence related comedy" world record.
"Sega has released Yakuza 6 for free by mistake, let's see if we can top that; just chuck out a job advert asking for someone who knows what they are doing to redo the FFVII remake from the start."
I like how Chloe's character evolved from seemingly "toxic/bad news old friend" to really one of the biggest victims, as everyone who loved her and led her to believe they'd always be there, unfairly left her, one way or another.
Kudos to the writing team for the way characters evolve and feel real, I felt the prequel and the bonus episode gave more weight, and gave a different perspective to the events of the first game.
@Donald_M
Objective Game Review:
"This game is on the Playstation 4, it uses the Fox Engine and it is called Metal Gear but may or may not feature the titular walking tank from earlier entries in the series. It does however, involve shooting, stealth and survial, and an alternative version of the mother base from a prior entry. There is a tonal shift from military conspiracy to horror.
Despite expectations that come with the name; It has not been made entirely by Hideo Kojima.
There are microstransactions that you can purchase, alternatively you do not have to. These serve as a similar mechanic to "cheats" or buffs, but now involve a cost per use. Note : These cost the player and make the company responsible for the game additional money over the initial unit price, if the revenue exceeds the cost of the title, this is called profit, and in a free market economy, this is a core objective of a business. Your purchases and expenditure are not capped by the title.
There is music which gives certain ambeince and accompaniment to events happening on the screen.
The controls are responsive; I press a button and something happens, there is not a single button that does not have a use.
The graphics are realisticly grounded and the physics show a good level of sophistication and correlation with the real word. If you have played Metal Gear Solid V, you should expect a reasonably similar visual experience.
You can purchase this game in shops and digitally.
Objective Score with 0 being "This is NOT a game you can play on PS4", and 1 being "This IS a game you can play on your ps4" : 1/1 - 100% : Editors Choice.
@Porco
I would argue that if someone goes against the grain and scores something accordingly to their own criteria, that is more objective than seeing what score the herd are going with and just following suit.
Any review is entirely "subjective", the key is finding a reviewer whose opinions and tastes match your own and letting them give you something to consider, the best review is always the one you give something yourself after you've experienced it.
I was recomended to Push Square by a friend, so far I have found the reviews helpful and would put more stock in them than other sites, but scores are never the be all and end all.
@MadAussieBloke But can you imagine what would have happened if PSN would have gone down for a few hours on Christmas Day only to return with an easily removable ad? It would have been like Brexit, Trump and Australian Gay Marriage x 1238976657231212314.
I saw this as "setting the scene" for why Chloe was the person we met in Life Is Strange and why Rachel Amber was so important to her. If it ends with the die being cast, and you can clearly see the direction they are going in, i wouldn't be disappointed.
Kind of like Darth Vader between Revenge of the Sith to A New Hope.
@get2sammyb
It does smack of the "autuer" issue where a "visionary" gets sole credit in the public eye for producing something under a system with collaboration, filtering and editing (George Lucas : Star Wars, Wachowski Sisters : Matrix, Kojima : Metal Gear) and then subsequently being given completely free license by the suits to go batship crazy. (Star Wars Prequels, every other Wachowski movie, Death Stranding)
Whether it's good or bad, I have a feeling it will be memorable.
@Grabthar The pink Vader is a straw man argument trying to deflect attention, it's the conjour up a fantasy silly counter argument nobody has made to justify initial crap behaviour /argument to make it seem reasonable.
@ShogunRok Remember in the Clone Wars cartoon when Rey and Anakin with Clone Troopers fought Darth Vader and Boba Fett in Theed and kept dieing then respawning for 10 mins?
Bizarre to imagine them going to court to convince a judge that a steaming pile of dog turd produced on a semi regular basis could easily be confused with canine faeces.
@Tasuki
I think the "Wilson Loot Boxes" or EA model as termed by the video on this site are bad for game design when the whole reason any EA game seems to exist is to fit around this process, whether we agree or disagree they are gambling.
On another level, if you are done with it (the argument) making comments on an Internet message board you are a prominent and respected member of, that imply your personal position is unquestionably correct and that anyone and everyone who disagrees with you is part of a lower intelligence mob is just going to be a lightning rod for more passionate arguments. It's why nobody can discuss things like "Brexit" or "Trump" anymore because it descends into people passionately defending their preexisting viewpoint while simplifying all people who hold a different one into some cartoon "neanderthal" or "snowflake".
What can you do?
A) Keep your own counsel and just say nothing.
B) Accept the objective truth is somewhere between two subjective opinions and debate people on individual merit, and be prepared to reevaluate your own position in the face of a good cohesive argument.
C) make negative generalisations and sweeping statements about people who have a different viewpoint, dig in and double down on everything.
I liked the bit where he said they were unlike Pokemon and Magic cards because they lacked intrinsic value, since they only exist within their own ecosystem, with no trading and EA controlling drop rates.
Anyone still arguing the flip about how they are the same should see it.
@xXDibbs "but, but, but I haven't got all the Link Amiibos!!!"
Infact EA missed a trick here, since the big N got around this whole kerfuffle by giving kids a plastic statue they can actually own as part of the microtransaction deal.
@xXDibbs
Yep, totally. I can mentally imagine the interviews with the kids dressed as Poe, Finn, Kylo and Rey now almost crying and looking down at the floor next to a stern looking parent because some adult dropped money to get Darth Vader and cut them to ribbons repeatedly without mercy on boxing day, captioned with "Star Wars Battlefront gambling ruins Christmas, and possibly childhood too."
like when PSN being down for a day ruined christmas, childhoods the other year.
@kyleforrester87 It's the psychological addiction forming tricks and techniques games companies use in the gambling for better gear that's the problem, not neccesarily the better gear or the gambling.
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Re: Sony Seemingly Censors Controversial Senran Kagura Mode
@MysticMask
You raised some interesting points, thanks for taking the time to reply.
Regards,
RPE83
Re: Sony Seemingly Censors Controversial Senran Kagura Mode
@MysticMask
It's the context in which it is presented.
Summer Lesson - you mentor a young girl and although you CAN do some pervy things, the presentation is that you are literally supposed to be mentoring a ln attractive young female student no matter how big the #wink wink# is for the other stuff.
Persona 5 - Ann's boobs are remarked on for being large by fellow teenage students and attention is repeatedly paid to them. It's not inconceivable that as part of the story of a group of teenagers in a school setting teenage boys would lust after Ann. Whether so much attention should be repeatedly paid to them is pervy or an accurate representation of teenage boys, that's a fair discussion.
if the game had a mode where you could take pictures of Ann's pants and fondle her privates and boobs , for no other reason than "well, yeah, hot", that would be wrong. If anyone doesn't think it is, I suggest taking some time to re-evaluate your attitude to women and stop hiding behind arguments along the lines of "...b..b.but men have honour killed women for years in other cultures for stepping out of line, who am i, some kind of western SJW, to question their time honoured cultural traditions?"
Fist of the North Star - Civilization is depicted as having fell, so normal rules of decency do not apply. The strong are are preying on the weak, one man who despicted as having a strong moral compass uses ultra violence as a means to dish out justice in this post apocalyptic society on these villains. Is it too much? Again, that's a debate.
For what it's worth, I thought GTA V having Trevor torture while lamenting the pointlessness of torture was a miss of the mark to make a point as part of a broader game experience , but still acceptable. If they had a Trevor's Torture Room mode where the only aim was to torture people, that would be wrong too and I wouldn't be up in arms for a ban.
I can understand people saying "nothing should be censored and society should be exposed to everything" as an argument and can see some validity in it, but would probably air on the side of "people are generally idiots and we need a little protection from ourselves". That makes more sense than people missing the point of this mode removal , willfully or otherwise.
Cheers,
RP.
Re: Sony Seemingly Censors Controversial Senran Kagura Mode
@Flaming_Kaiser
My point was more it's utter dross in my pure opinion but ultimately Sony should release here and Japan, stand by the "art", and see what the regional classification laws decide or decide themselves as a company they don't think it morally represents them as a brand and remove it totally. Fight for the art or admit it's crap.
I like anime and Japanese cultural stuff and don't mind a lot of the titillation and risqué stuff, but just because other cultures have long standing morally dubious practices and view points, doesn't make them morally or ethically sound. I type this as I have Lost Paradise on pause with no hint of irony
Re: Sony Seemingly Censors Controversial Senran Kagura Mode
I don't think questioning the existence of a mode where it's indicated that the sole purpose is to sexually assault minors or adults pretending to be children while they ask you to stop is quite "censorship". There is no message, no art, no contemplation, just "child abuse mode". I am fine, mature and intelligent enough to deal with taboo subjects for the sake of art that poses questions, or has some framing around it, but morally repugnant stuff for titillation is wrong.
Either way Sony should have blocked it totally worldwide or allowed it totally worldwide though, because they either find it the type of material they want running on their hardware, or the type they don't.
Ultimately, and finally, would it even pass classification in the UK for example, uncut?
Edit, having seen the fake "Mickey Mouse" style gloved hands you use in the linked video, that's just bizarre.
Re: Sony Announces PlayStation Classic Mini Console, Launches 3rd December
@Rob_230
Yep, the PS4 version with the "dial up a limit break/no random battles so I can get to a save" is the best way to play the game in modern times.
Re: Death Stranding Japanese Dub will Feature Metal Gear Voices, Including Solid Snake and Big Boss
@wiiware
David Hayter doesn't know either. I believe he said he only met Kojima once and he was very quiet and unassuming. Didn't seem too upset, more said that acting is a constant punch to the ego so he didn't take it too personal.
Re: Spider-Man PS4's Puddle Drama Is An Absolute Embarrassment
@MaccaMUFC
As you are a Manchester United fan, I will respect your opinions and experience on downgrades over time and managers trying to tell you the worse experience you are witnessing with your very eyes is infact totally brilliant because remember "they've done a great job in the past".
Re: Soapbox: Madden NFL’s Longshot Is the Kind of Direct-to-DVD Drama I Adore
Life Is Strange was French people approximating Telltale Games and American culture.
EA are now approximating French people approximating Telltale Games and American culture.
If Life Is Strange 2 has a character playing a faux EA game in-game that is like longshot, my mind will be blown.
Edit : Hawtdog man in Hawtshot
Re: Fist of the North Star PS4's Western Box Art Is Decent, But a Step Down from Japan's
I prefer the Japanese one.
This is probably my most anticipated game, followed by LIS 2. Can't wait.
Re: So, Er, Shadow of the Tomb Raider Has Gone Gold
@WanderingBullet
Well, that mention ruined my "that much is true" response!
Re: Germany Bans Pre-Orders for Games that Don't Have a Set Release Date
I agree with it in the instances of taking money/deposit.
If not, pre-orders are essentially registering an interest you can cancel at anytime.
Re: Review: The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit (PS4)
@3Above
Thanks for taking the time to reply, I guess thinking about it, I like to log EVERY run / bike ride no matter how long or short, so it's the same principle for different hobby, I can't just "run" , it has to be logged.
Re: Review: The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit (PS4)
I get the nature of collecting and 100% , and even Tell Tales games' trophies really are just chapter markers for a short choose your own adventure game, but considering what this actually is, I am curious as to whether people feel a Platinum is really necessary? What trophies could this have? What trophies could and should a demo have?
Re: Life Is Strange 2 Will Set You Back $40
@RogerRoger
I actually bought the limited edition with soundtrack after getting it on digital in the sale because I loved it so much.
I think they know fans will be prepared to pay more this time (right fully so as you said) and i don't blame them if there is an improved experience.
Episode 5 of LiS did feel a bit "economical" at times though i loved it as a whole.
Re: Review: The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit (PS4)
@3Above
Hello there, was interested in your comment as I've never been too bothered with trophies on full releases, I can take them or leave them, occasionally i try for a specfic trophy (Riddler Challenges in Batman) but I get that people like collecting them all/seeing them as a measure of achievement/other for every game they play.
I see this as essentially an interactive gaming "trailer" , or teaser you can play, or a demo.
Open to being convinced, but I can't fathom why would trophies be required for this, or a deal breaker?
How does it affect the game play in anyway?
How does it remove from the experience in having them/not having them?
Why are trophies for everything so important that you'd pass up on a small experience purely because of them?
Regards,
RPE83.
Re: Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 Remasters Heading to PS4
@Neolit
"Reminisce" mode. I even loved the name
Re: SEGA May Consider Bringing Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 to PS4 if There's Demand
Can we have a PAL subbed version of FOTNS ? Where can I demand that?
Re: Falke Shoots into Street Fighter V Next Week
Just curious, as I clicked on the Store Update article after this; Is the lack of release in Saudi and the Middle East a cultural sensitivity thing, a law thing, or just a timing thing?
Re: Review: MLB The Show 18 (PS4)
@Gamer83
Jeter is still doing the Yankees proud by giving them Stanton for a bag of magic beans .
Re: Review: MLB The Show 18 (PS4)
@jgrangervikings1
I like baseball, done the Fenway stadium tour and everything.
Re: Rumour: Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Debut Trailer Leaks
I thought the movie was a mixed bag, but overall I liked it. When it was good, it was very good. When it was bad, I rolled eyes.
Good : Alicia Vikander, stunts and physicality, direction, Bad guy. Pawn Shop
Bad : Some of the cheese and plotting stuff that makes sense or is OK in a 40 hour video game can be a bit jarring, coupled with all the good stuff leads to tonal shifts. Is it realistic and grounded? Or a bit of a cartoonish world? Somewhere in between? I got taken in and out the movie a lot.
SproutSproutSprout, the Dad in general.
Music was non descript.
I'd rate it overall as positive, but a little sad that I think an excellent performance from Alicia Vikander is in a fun, but not great film, when there was an excellent film there to be had.
Re: Review: Metal Gear Survive (PS4)
@Porco
The Last Jedi had a much higher critical review than user score, and that said more to me about the users than the critics.
Look, I'm not saying it's a great game, I'm not saying it's an awful game. I haven't played it and I have little interest in doing so truthfully.
I'm just saying I don't understand why people get so upset over subjective reviews, and quote other reviews when attacking scores and opinions, to the level where with no proof, evidence or effort towards obtaining either, people are happy to fire off accusations concerning integrity and brown envelopes.
It seems that the only way some people would be happy is if every single outlet or person told them the same thing, basically what they want to hear, or essentially what they've already decided for themselves anyway.
If Push Square gave this 6/10 and said "Conclusion : See Metacritic", I am not sure that is better that perhaps being too effusive in praise.
If Push Square re-reviewed this and went "Go on then gang, you got us, it's really a 5" , people would moan they had no integrity either.
I'd rather and respect someone more who wrote something thoughtfully, honestly, stood by their words and have a conclusion that tallied with that, than just have metacritic or consensus led safe "opinions" that's the same as everything else.
We're all different with different opinions, so why would everyone review the same thing , exactly the same?
Regards,
RPE83
Re: MLB The Show 18 Hits a Home Run with Revamped Hitting Engine
@get2sammyb
Considering we invented "base ball" , how did we end up with half a bat and those dayglo colour pylons you had to run around instead?
Re: SEGA Genesis Collection Turns Back Time in May on PS4
@Shuebacca
QUACKSHOT!!!
Especially with Duck Tales coming back on my TV.
Re: PS4, Vita Title Omega Labyrinth Z Refused Release in UK and Other PAL Regions
@thatguyEZ
I think in the past you've had cases where although "Battle Royale" was not banned, no US distributor would touch a film where schoolkids run around shooting each other with a ten foot pole for backlash reasons.
Re: PS4, Vita Title Omega Labyrinth Z Refused Release in UK and Other PAL Regions
@suikoden
Yeah totally, I was merely referencing the juxtasposition of "absolute moral panic over this but make them 18 and it's not only totally acceptable, it's a totally unquestionable touchstone of Japanese culture, art almost, and I can't see why anyone would find it objectionate in the slightest" with a brass eye reference.
Re: PS4, Vita Title Omega Labyrinth Z Refused Release in UK and Other PAL Regions
@themcnoisy
"If the girls are 17 years, 364 days old it's degrading, morally bankrupt, reprehensible paedophilia. If the women are 18, It's just a good old bit of Japanese fun celebrating the feminine form."
Makes total Nonce Sense.
Re: Shadow of the Colossus Remake Team Readying Another Revival
Rather it wasn't Demon's Souls, the genre is probably one of the strongest in gaming currently for consistent quality output, with the Souls series, Nioh, Bloodbourne et al, we're spoiled enough as it is!
Is there even a small chance bluepoint can do former PC/Xbox exclusives, not sure how licensing for things like Knights of the Old Republic would work?
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Sounds Like It's Still a Very Long Way Off
@ShogunRok
It's like Square Enix and Sega take turns at going for the "untintentional incompetence related comedy" world record.
"Sega has released Yakuza 6 for free by mistake, let's see if we can top that; just chuck out a job advert asking for someone who knows what they are doing to redo the FFVII remake from the start."
Re: Review: Life Is Strange: Before the Storm - Bonus Episode: Farewell (PS4)
I like how Chloe's character evolved from seemingly "toxic/bad news old friend" to really one of the biggest victims, as everyone who loved her and led her to believe they'd always be there, unfairly left her, one way or another.
Kudos to the writing team for the way characters evolve and feel real, I felt the prequel and the bonus episode gave more weight, and gave a different perspective to the events of the first game.
Re: Review: Metal Gear Survive (PS4)
@Donald_M
Objective Game Review:
"This game is on the Playstation 4, it uses the Fox Engine and it is called Metal Gear but may or may not feature the titular walking tank from earlier entries in the series. It does however, involve shooting, stealth and survial, and an alternative version of the mother base from a prior entry. There is a tonal shift from military conspiracy to horror.
Despite expectations that come with the name; It has not been made entirely by Hideo Kojima.
There are microstransactions that you can purchase, alternatively you do not have to. These serve as a similar mechanic to "cheats" or buffs, but now involve a cost per use. Note : These cost the player and make the company responsible for the game additional money over the initial unit price, if the revenue exceeds the cost of the title, this is called profit, and in a free market economy, this is a core objective of a business. Your purchases and expenditure are not capped by the title.
There is music which gives certain ambeince and accompaniment to events happening on the screen.
The controls are responsive; I press a button and something happens, there is not a single button that does not have a use.
The graphics are realisticly grounded and the physics show a good level of sophistication and correlation with the real word. If you have played Metal Gear Solid V, you should expect a reasonably similar visual experience.
You can purchase this game in shops and digitally.
Objective Score with 0 being "This is NOT a game you can play on PS4", and 1 being "This IS a game you can play on your ps4" : 1/1 - 100% : Editors Choice.
Re: Review: Metal Gear Survive (PS4)
@Porco
I would argue that if someone goes against the grain and scores something accordingly to their own criteria, that is more objective than seeing what score the herd are going with and just following suit.
Any review is entirely "subjective", the key is finding a reviewer whose opinions and tastes match your own and letting them give you something to consider, the best review is always the one you give something yourself after you've experienced it.
I was recomended to Push Square by a friend, so far I have found the reviews helpful and would put more stock in them than other sites, but scores are never the be all and end all.
Push Square : Keep up the good work.
Re: Ivy and Zasalamel Return in SoulCalibur VI
@ShogunRok
based on prior topics here, it was already going to be more likely to be pounding of keyboards to bang out something resembling this:
"I can't wait for SJW/libtard's to get annoyed at this; I hope next time she's naked and her boobs are bigger!" than any actual complaints.
Anita Sarkeesian was an unexpected surprise.
Re: PS4 Users Angry After Destiny 2 Advert Appears on Main System Menu
@MadAussieBloke
But can you imagine what would have happened if PSN would have gone down for a few hours on Christmas Day only to return with an easily removable ad? It would have been like Brexit, Trump and Australian Gay Marriage x 1238976657231212314.
Re: Game of the Year 2017: #9 - Night in the Woods
@Dankestdankz
"...you guys would play anything".
Seems ubiquitous for being a video games journalist.
Merry Christmas.
Re: Catherine: Full Body's First Trailer May Raise an Eyebrow or Two
@get2sammyb
"We're not transphobic as that's not a dong, It's a phallic tentacle" probably won't cut it.
Re: Around 35% of FIFA Players Spend Real Money in Ultimate Team
@Roe
If all the chat I am hearing is true....Unlike the actual ticket prices for the match!
Re: Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Will Make Your Christmas Complete
@Sarfa @get2sammyb
The plus side is that there is now a three year window for a sequel
Re: Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Will Make Your Christmas Complete
@get2sammyb
Why would that character have to be?
I saw this as "setting the scene" for why Chloe was the person we met in Life Is Strange and why Rachel Amber was so important to her. If it ends with the die being cast, and you can clearly see the direction they are going in, i wouldn't be disappointed.
Kind of like Darth Vader between Revenge of the Sith to A New Hope.
Re: Death Stranding Expectations Increase as Kojima, Del Toro Storm The Game Awards
@get2sammyb
It does smack of the "autuer" issue where a "visionary" gets sole credit in the public eye for producing something under a system with collaboration, filtering and editing (George Lucas : Star Wars, Wachowski Sisters : Matrix, Kojima : Metal Gear) and then subsequently being given completely free license by the suits to go batship crazy. (Star Wars Prequels, every other Wachowski movie, Death Stranding)
Whether it's good or bad, I have a feeling it will be memorable.
Re: EA: Battlefront 2 Scandal a Great Learning Experience, Not Giving Up on Microtransactions
@Grabthar
The pink Vader is a straw man argument trying to deflect attention, it's the conjour up a fantasy silly counter argument nobody has made to justify initial crap behaviour /argument to make it seem reasonable.
Re: EA: Battlefront 2 Scandal a Great Learning Experience, Not Giving Up on Microtransactions
@ShogunRok
Remember in the Clone Wars cartoon when Rey and Anakin with Clone Troopers fought Darth Vader and Boba Fett in Theed and kept dieing then respawning for 10 mins?
Re: Activision Keen to Oppose a Dog Poo Removal Service Named 'Call of DooDee'
Bizarre to imagine them going to court to convince a judge that a steaming pile of dog turd produced on a semi regular basis could easily be confused with canine faeces.
Re: UK Gambling Commission Has Its Say on the Loot Box Saga
@Tasuki
I think the "Wilson Loot Boxes" or EA model as termed by the video on this site are bad for game design when the whole reason any EA game seems to exist is to fit around this process, whether we agree or disagree they are gambling.
On another level, if you are done with it (the argument) making comments on an Internet message board you are a prominent and respected member of, that imply your personal position is unquestionably correct and that anyone and everyone who disagrees with you is part of a lower intelligence mob is just going to be a lightning rod for more passionate arguments. It's why nobody can discuss things like "Brexit" or "Trump" anymore because it descends into people passionately defending their preexisting viewpoint while simplifying all people who hold a different one into some cartoon "neanderthal" or "snowflake".
What can you do?
A) Keep your own counsel and just say nothing.
B) Accept the objective truth is somewhere between two subjective opinions and debate people on individual merit, and be prepared to reevaluate your own position in the face of a good cohesive argument.
C) make negative generalisations and sweeping statements about people who have a different viewpoint, dig in and double down on everything.
Re: Retrace the Steps Leading to EA's Star Wars Loot Box Scandal
I liked the bit where he said they were unlike Pokemon and Magic cards because they lacked intrinsic value, since they only exist within their own ecosystem, with no trading and EA controlling drop rates.
Anyone still arguing the flip about how they are the same should see it.
Re: Belgium Reckons Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Wants Them Banned in Europe
@dellyrascal
Exactly. Maybe if EA stuck the odds up and "When the force stops, stop" in big yellow text at the bottom, it would all be fine.
Re: Belgium Reckons Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Wants Them Banned in Europe
@xXDibbs
"but, but, but I haven't got all the Link Amiibos!!!"
Infact EA missed a trick here, since the big N got around this whole kerfuffle by giving kids a plastic statue they can actually own as part of the microtransaction deal.
Re: Belgium Reckons Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Wants Them Banned in Europe
@xXDibbs
Yep, totally. I can mentally imagine the interviews with the kids dressed as Poe, Finn, Kylo and Rey now almost crying and looking down at the floor next to a stern looking parent because some adult dropped money to get Darth Vader and cut them to ribbons repeatedly without mercy on boxing day, captioned with "Star Wars Battlefront gambling ruins Christmas, and possibly childhood too."
like when PSN being down for a day ruined christmas, childhoods the other year.
Re: Belgium Reckons Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Wants Them Banned in Europe
@kyleforrester87
Maybe Belgium should just skip all this dancing around the issue and just try make EA illegal in Europe :')
Re: Belgium Reckons Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Wants Them Banned in Europe
@kyleforrester87
It's the psychological addiction forming tricks and techniques games companies use in the gambling for better gear that's the problem, not neccesarily the better gear or the gambling.
Also the crappy games EA makes.