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N4G V2 Beta Testing Round Two

Looks like we gave many of you a big scare when you tried the new site. We are rolling out this update in several stages and we wanted to first test for bugs and a new front page also. In this update we are testing the new customization feature. With mobile, tablets, and the big range of screen resolutions there is no longer a “one size fits all” layout. So we are adding a wide range of options (including the much loved list view). To do this click on the CUSTOMIZE menu right under submit.

We have added some signs to the stories when viewed in Featured mode. This should make it easier to understand what is going on. The idea behind it is that stories that gain momentum will be able to build on it and be visible more quickly. On today’s site many stories that would have become hot are pushed off the front page before they are able to get traction. You can of course set it to latest if you don't like this algo. As always feedback is much appreciated. Thanks!

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Hoffmann3798d ago ShowReplies(1)
shatens3798d ago

btw. I love "dark mode" <3

Eonjay3798d ago

Same here. The white layout was just horrible.

Kayant3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

Yep and List view is back!!. I think I will actually use this beta for a bit.

Why o why3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

Nice. Now my misses wont know im on that gaming site again

Palitera3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

The Windows 8 interface and its breed make anything worse.
Dark and list/link are a must. You know... Some of us still know how and actually like to read.

BTW, what if the quality tabs had any meaning? Huh?

Okay, I'm dreaming. Lack of quality and content (clickbait) is what drives the site.

crazyclown3798d ago

Much better than the previous beta, I prefer dark theme white is plain. The reply box when typing is a little too dark (text)

NSANiTY3798d ago

@shatens: Yeah, dark mode is looking pretty nice. Would be pretty cool to have some further customization options, but either way, not bad at all.

@Kayant: Yeah, was missing list mode on the last beta test (or maybe I just didn't see where to set it). I think list mode should be the default. I think it looks better than the default view, myself.

miyamoto3798d ago

No more unwanted data guzzling gifs, videos, ads nonsense in the background. Yay!

Th3o3797d ago

Dark mode is much better looking but I find that white is easier to read....so really I'm stuck haha

Silver_Faux3797d ago

Loving the black mode as well. Helps in not blinding me when I wake up for my daily read first thing in the morning haha.

specialguest3797d ago

I like the option for the list view. However, it is choppy as hell on my LG G4 phone while using the Dolphin browser. On the chrome browser its a little better, but I'm not switching to the subpar chrome browser just for 1 website. The current N4G layout works flawlessly, so I hope this issue gets smooth out on the final version.

Alexander1Nevermind3797d ago

So much better. I also love the dark mode. and the ability to customize the features of the page layout

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WildArmed3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

Right?

I'm personally a big fan of the "link" layout.

LordMaim3798d ago

Agreed. Much better now that you can use the list mode, and customize the layout a bit. With some of the other changes, it looks like it will work out really well.

RedDevils3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

Gotta say I was really piss with the previous beta, but this one did a 180 on me and I love this new look and customization "options" as it allow the users to decide what look they want to when they're view the site :D

Timesplitter143798d ago

List mode + Dark mode should be the new default. It's really great

camel_toad3797d ago

Yep I'm defnitely warming up to it and the customizations are nice.

MoveTheGlow3797d ago

Agreed! Far better than Beta 1, too. Great job responding to feedback, guys!

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Malokii3798d ago

Great work, this is a big improvement from last update, waiting for final version.

SegaGamer3798d ago

It's definitely better, i think the comment section needs a bit of improvement though. I think they could do with shrinking it a bit.

HammadTheBeast3798d ago

Yeah, I agree, I can only view 4 comments at a time before needing to scroll down. Maybe shrink the comment windows a bit?

TheBrit3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

I have ad-block on for a reason - telling me 'turn off adblock asshole' when i log into y our site makes me say 'go *** yourself there are other game sites out there I can read instead of this one'

razorpakk3798d ago

I have no idea how addressing their users as "assholes" can be productive.

TheBrit3798d ago

I do not see how either. A simple message stating that I might be missing something by having ad-block turned on would suffice but calling readers assholes is not acceptable.

konorbeatz3798d ago

Yeah I'm in no rush now to try out the beta or turn off adblock after that little occurrence. Maybe a nicer message wouldn't hurt?

SpringHeeledJack3798d ago

Il stop using ad block the day they ban sites like VG chartz and polygon. They was quick enough to ban pro PlayStation Hip hop gamer.

RedDevils3798d ago

If adblock can ban hip hop gamer it all good to me lmao

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Hoffmann3798d ago

There are more and more websites using anti ad block codes though. In the long run this will only lead to good content by paid writers behind pay-walls. Don't laugh but even youtube will use an anti ad-block system soon (2016).

-Foxtrot3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

LOL

I was just going to say the same thing

"Turn off adblack asshole"

"Well go f*** yourself I'll stick to the original site"

EDIT

Did they just mark down our bubbles for pointing this out...AGAIN

Jesus

Hoffmann3798d ago

Welcome in the club of 6 bubble members while a ton of people that are trolling and really using immature language have 10.

RedDevils3798d ago

Is there even bubbles anymore? lol

-Foxtrot3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

@RedDevils

Well there is here but not over there

I'd rather keep them here because we don't know how long away the new site will be still. Just to make sure

EDIT

I've just realised auto correct on my phone turned adblock to adblack in my comment above LOL

What the hell is a adblack, that's like the racist version. Kind of like when you want to say f****** but your phone turns it to ducking...what does that even mean, why would I ever say ducking.

Christopher3798d ago

The original comment got marked down for using the f-word, not that one. I've updated it so it didn't need marking and informed the user.

*continues to wear egg on his face*

SlightlyRetarted3797d ago

@Christopher

I've wondered why this site has such tight rules about swearing? I understand that it should be punished if used in vain or often. But swear words used correctly have comedic value etc. in them.

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TheBurger293798d ago

Its starting to piss me off a bit.

MasterCornholio3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

There are much better ways to say that.

For example

"Please turn off adblock since our sponsors are paying us to display ads on our site. Without that income we cant maintain the site as well as we do. Thank you for taking the time to read this and hopefully you will help us by turning off ad block"

I know its super long but you get the idea of how it should be.

chandamon3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

go check again and see if you are called an arsehole again? :) Come on, it's just a bit of humour. Are you really offended by this your highness? (And this is a careless mistake as they had clarified it)

And everyone turns on their adblock for a reason, of course. But you can choose some sites to opt out adblock as well. A lot of websites rely on the income from the ads to survive. Or how can they provide you any service?

Pintheshadows3798d ago

Even porn sites ask like that. Not that I would know. -_-

Metallox3798d ago

@chandamon

"Come on, it's just a bit of humour. Are you really offended by this your highness?"

You are joking, right?

WeAreLegion3797d ago

It really is just a joke. Why is everyone freaking out? Pretty funny to me.

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Christopher3798d ago

If you're getting this message, please shoot me a screenshot via PM. I'll address it with the devs immediately.

Tehcnala3798d ago

That is hilarious! I wouldn't even be mad

Dusty3798d ago

Looks like some old test code made it into the beta, so that some of you using ad block were greeted in a VERY inappropriate manner. This was of course not meant to be a new "feature" so we apologize for that.

Pintheshadows3798d ago (Edited 3798d ago )

It's okay Dusty. I am an asshole.

Or arsehole to use the correct spelling.

See, I told you so.

Concertoine3798d ago

I have adblock on, I don't see what you mean

Metallox3798d ago

It was removed shortly after the publication of this piece, but it was there.

WildArmed3797d ago (Edited 3797d ago )

Not all adblock plugins revealed the message.

kaozgamer3798d ago

Maybe change your ad block extension? I'm using uBlock and I'n not getting any messages like that.

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Eonjay3798d ago

Okay I like the fact that I can use the customize button to switch back to list mode. Thank god for that.

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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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FPSRUSSIA4d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY4d ago

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

Eonjay4d ago

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

Profchaos4d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv724d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY4d ago

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

TheColbertinator4d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Nacho_Z4d 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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SimpleDad5d ago

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

Cacabunga5d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot3d 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…

HectixRose5d 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.

JEECE5d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername4d 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.

Soy4d ago

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

DarXyde4d 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.

Ashunderfire864d 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.

Ashunderfire864d ago (Edited 4d 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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InUrFoxHole4d ago

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

pwnmaster30004d 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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-Foxtrot5d 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.

solideagle4d 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

Relientk774d ago

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