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Re: Ex-Naughty Dog Animator Says Microsoft Will Have to Invest Long-Term in Acquired Studios to Match Sony's First-Party

jslade

I do love the Gears of War and Halo series (not so much lately), but Microsoft really needs to step up with their first party studios. Every e3, Phil Spencer gets on stage, and just says a bunch of nonsense full of buzzwords to make people feel good.
If they want to get on Sony's level, they need to take years to cultivate and support these studios. They're just now finally letting Rare take some actual creative risks.

Re: Game of the Decade: Destiny Paved the Way for Games as a Service

jslade

While I greatly respect Bungie for the Halo franchise, even though I believe everyone who worked on those games are long gone, I really dislike the games as a service model. Destiny has amazing artists and designers working on it, but unfortunately it's everything I don't like about modern games.
Seeing the practices seep into other games that I love really sucks. Microsoft seems to have gone all in on the games as a service model for their big franchises.
At the end of the day, I see the joy the game brings to many, so it's not all bad. I wish Destiny was a game for me, but as long as it's a game for many, it can't all be bad.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 296

jslade

Continuing to play through Spiderman, I'm about half way through. I tend to not like open world games, but this being Insomniac, I had to give it a go. It's a great Spiderman story and some really satisfying gameplay.
Trying to clear up some of the other games I'm playing on Switch in time for some of the big November releases. Death Stranding, Fallen Order, and Pokemon Sword all look to be great games. Have a great weekend everyone.

Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Death Stranding?

jslade

Kojima and his team managed to make a game where I've seen gameplay, trailers, and now read reviews, and I still really don't know if I'll like it. The more I read, the more intrigued I am. I might end up not even liking it, but overall it sounds like something I'd really like to experience on my own.
It's a pretty strong month for games, so I won't be getting this at launch, but sometime soon for sure.

Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Death Stranding?

jslade

@SlimDrizzyLamar I completely agree. I may not even end up liking the game in the end, but I'd much rather spend my money and time playing something like this every now and then, as opposed to just another clone of a game I've played hundreds of times. I'm pretty much just going through the motions when I start most games these days. It will be fun to be lost and a little confused with this one.

Re: Review: Assetto Corsa (PS4)

jslade

@Jake3103 Your review was quite helpful thank you. I for one do not and will not own a wheel, so this was was helpful in deciding whether or not to get this game. This one seems out of my league so thanks for the heads up.

Re: Feature: The Best PS4 Games of the Year So Far

jslade

My vote is for Rocket League simply because I have had the most fun with that game. Arkham Knight was close, but those tank missions were too frustrating. In all honestly I'm really enjoying Destiny as well. I'll give Witcher 3 a try down the road sometime.