E3 2013 will do gown as one of the most interesting case studies in corporate maneuvering in the history of the videogame business. The day started with mountains of fan excitement. People had gathered their information and drizzled their speculation sprinkles on top, waiting for Microsoft and Sony to show their wares. For the less initiated, E3 is the Super Bowl for gamers; or better yet our yearly World’s Fair. The place in which we get to hopefully have the “World of Tommorrow” moments that will show us what our favorite hobby will look and feel like in the years to come.
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Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-
I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.
Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.
Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.
Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.
Makes you think…
I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.
It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.
I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.
I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).
From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.
But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.
Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!
Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.
I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.
Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.
Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.
Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.
Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.
They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.
they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.
Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted
Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments
And the bar tender says: "You need to pay an additional fee before you drink out of that used glass Microsoft"
Ouch Microshaft, it was a DRMetal bar, Sony ordered a pint, end of story.
Sony walked out with hottest chick and laughing,while Microsoft was laid out somewhere wondering wtf just happen!!!!! LMFAO
Xbox, Microsoft, my friends...you need to understand that your intentions to create the perfect gaming experience is falling short. I plead to you with every ounce of will in my being that you MUST retract your claims and policies regarding DRM, Always Online, and Used Games before it is too late. I respect the Xbox more than any other gaming console I have owned. I love the community and I love the games. E3 2013 was amazing in regard to your game lineup...I'm very pleased. I very much believe that you need to focus on appealing to your fanbase. This means dissolving your intentions of doing what I listed above. YOU WILL NOT LOOK WEAK IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE YOUR POLICIES. If you apologize to the consumers and understand that your intentions are not appropriate for the time being, they will get on board with you if you reach out to them and deliver what we all are used to in terms of games, community, and freedom to play how we want to, then you can steal this generation from Sony! I want the best for this console and I am optimistic for what it has to offer the next generation. However, with your current policies in play that restrict our freedom as gamers, you will see negative results across the board. Please listen to us fans! We want to see you guys on top, leading the way in innovation and entertainment. We need you guys to do what is right! Please copy this comment/ like this comment. GET MICROSOFT TO LISTEN TO US. SHARE THIS MESSAGE TO SHOW YOUR PASSION AS AN XBOX GAMER. We want to win this generation...and with your help, Microsoft, we can easily do so...all you have to do is listen to the fans. -XB4LIFE-
Sony have written a whole, new 'How To' manual for this generation. How to plan,design and build a console with the most talented people.
Getting the ideas,thoughts and inputs focused exactly where they need to be and executing a textbook announcement in terms of timing and depth of reveal.
Finally and probably most vitally, they listened to their target consumer, the gamer.
Welcome to the next generation of Playstation gaming......