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Early access: How it should be implemented

Sony and Microsoft implementing a Steam-esque service on both consoles is a real possibility. Recently both Microsoft and Sony have been asked by numerous developers to add a early access service, similar to what Steam already does.

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MagikPiggy4325d ago

Wow I never thought about it this way!

mhunterjr4325d ago

Honestly, I'd rather not have it at all. If devs start making too much money selling unfinished games, the system is sure to be abused. But if it were to make it to consoles, this approach would be sound...

s45gr324325d ago

How is it sound on consoles.

mhunterjr4324d ago (Edited 4324d ago )

If Sony and ms had strict guideline that ensured quality and reduced the likelihood of abuse, I think it would be sound. I'd still have my reservations, but I'd appreciate the attempt to mitigate gamers risk.

I fundamentally disagree with the idea of paying to be a tester. Traditionally, testers are paid to help improve the game. Since they are now being asked to invest in the game, I feel like they are stakeholders and should probably be compensated if the game ends up being successful. That said, people who chose to participate obviously don't share my concern... And that's their prerogative. Limiting the amount of money devs can extract from these testers would alleviate some of my concerns.

Platinum254325d ago

This is a decent idea. Hopefully Sony and Microsoft implement something like this if early access does make it to consoles.

Vantage4325d ago

Here's how you implement Early Access.

You don't.

annus4325d ago

Here's how you implement it: If you don't want an unfinished game, don't buy it.

Some of us enjoy early access, hell most of the games I've had fun with over the last year have primarily been early access games.

s45gr324325d ago

Ugh!!! Is if you want to buy the game wait for it; however, if you want to publish the game plus test the game you are onboard of early access. That's the issue right there an early access game is published/ tested by gamers. The gamer is investing the game not buying it, meaning the gamer tells the developer what to add, change, improve, or remove from the game like a publisher. These multibillion dollar publishers invest on the games they see which games sell or which games will bust and the games that are destined to bust don't get published but the ones that do sell get published. These publishers do change, add
subtract video game content by letting the developer know which features make money for example a publisher may tell a developer to add online gaming to their action/adventure game for is a feature that's been successful with Uncharted, Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden, etc. So as a gamer that invest not buy an early access game that's what they do. Get in touch with game developers through forums, Facebook, what have you and inform game developer what to add, change, improve, subtract from say game. Inform game developer any bugs, technical issues, etc. So you are not buying a game, you're investing. You're publishing/ testing the game.

s45gr324325d ago

Well the article offers great suggestions for say early access on consoles. But console gamers need to be aware that they are publishing the game , they are not buying the game.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA21d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY21d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay21d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos21d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7221d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY21d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator21d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum21d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z21d ago

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.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad22d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga22d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot20d ago

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…

HectixRose22d ago

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.

JEECE22d ago

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.

CantThinkOfAUsername21d ago

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.

Soy22d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde21d ago

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.

Ashunderfire8621d ago

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.

Ashunderfire8621d ago (Edited 21d ago )

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.

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InUrFoxHole22d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300022d ago

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.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot22d ago

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.

solideagle21d ago

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

Relientk7721d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments