Player 2 Editor Matt Hewson looks at the reasons why he just can't enjoy the Souls games despite knowing how good they actually are.
Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon on Monday that it is producing an animated R-rated film adaptation of FromSoftware's Bloodborne game. PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and YouTuber jacksepticeye (Seán McLoughlin) are producing the film, with Sony Pictures and Lyrical Animation parent company Lyrical Media co-financing the film.
Hopefully this will renew interest in the franchise and Sony can see the potential.
I’m sure for a sequel they would want to get Miyazaki for it and he’s a busy person, They could do it without him but he wouldn’t be happy with that and I doubt they want to upset him. Hopefully it lines up with his schedule. Who knows they could be working on it now but I won’t get my hopes up until something is announced.
At this point, I'm expecting Sony to endorse Yaoi fan-fic before they even entertain the idea of a remaster or sequel or even just a PS5 upgrade.
You must have missed the story where FromSoftware stated they do not want to make a sequel or remaster of Bloodborne.
But then again, maybe Sony should force them to remaster the game because people who are forced to do things they dont like always put their best effort in. /s
So FromSoftware really went
“F*** no are Bluepoint making a remake”
To
“A YouTuber making an animated film? Of course”
Say what you will about Jacksepticeye's involvement, but I suppose it comes down to how much creative freedom he has in making it.
Iron Lung, while not exactly in the same conversation as Bloodborne, was a perfectly serviceable and quite well made adaptation made by a YouTuber.
Jack at least understands the fan base and such so if he doesn't experience too much corporate interference or what you may call it, it could turn out pretty good.
Wasn't it Markiplier that made Iron Lung?
And there's more to filmmaking and storytelling than understanding a fanbase. I want a good movie. Maybe he can do it, maybe he can't, we'll see. But i expect nothing.
What are you on about? Sony owns the IP, not FromSoftware. They have zero say in what is done with Bloodborne.
No but it’s been said how they apparently didn’t want Bluepoint touching the game and Sony respecting their wishes
oh the youtuber/streamer hate is back, i knew it before i read the comments.So fucking pathetic, acting like they aren't humans and can't do anything right.
not really, its just that the same old tale gets repeated and repeated by a bunch people who have contributed nothing to the gaming industry and just mindlessly hate someone else who is actually trying to do something cool, but it can't be because they're a streamer/youtuber in your twisted mind.
Producing a film still puts you in the driving seat, you are responsible for so many things including picking the director, writer and the entire team to make it.
Making / producing, regardless, it’s still a big role.
to be fair, hes not making it per se.
and i guess hes a good fit for it, given how big of a fan he is
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I don't understand why it's only 2.5m sales, the game was very good even when it launched.
Struggled with past reputation maybe, I think a lot of people were against the reboot from the start even though it was a solid game to say the least. I think the new game will do well, it's the first of theirs I'd consider buying day one.
Multiple reason i would say. It was Decent game, even with its issues on launch.
- The confusion of the title, as it is a semi-reboot/sequel, but with the same title as the first game.
- Because the original was so unpopular it had a hard time finding its audience through it.
- Because it is a soulslike, it has a hard time finding an audience.
- The noise on how the performance was on launch will always turn people away.
- The Game director is quite the personality, which has turned many off trying it out after all the fixes.
- The director going on about not having turned a profit on the game yet, making people think it isn't worth their time.
- The sequel going epic games exclusive, makes many not wanting to support the devs, because games can't be anywhere but steam apparently.
- probably several more reasons, but those are quite a few.
Multiple reason i would say. It was Decent game, even with its issues on launch.
- The confusion of the title, as it is a semi-reboot/sequel, but with the same title as the first game.
- Because the original was so unpopular it had a hard time finding its audience through it.
- Because it is a soulslike, it has a hard time finding an audience.
- The noise on how the performance was on launch will always turn people away.
- The Game director is quite the personality, which has turned many off trying it out after all the fixes.
- The director going on about not having turned a profit on the game yet, making people think it isn't worth their time.
- The sequel going epic games exclusive, makes many not wanting to support the devs, because games can't be anywhere but steam apparently.
Probably several more reasons, but those are quite a few.
This game is actually so good. Miles ahead of the 2014 game. I'd say its to dark souls what Lies of P os to bloodborne
I can't wait for Lord of the Fallen 2. I liked the first one better than Lies of P and I am glad I bought it day one. Certainly better than the 2014 one. Hell, it wasn't even from the same developer. Lies of P forces you to pretty much parry all the time, meh.
When you fight Ornstein and Smough.
Just git gud.
Seriously, these games are some of the most rewarding gaming experiences out there.
When Does Difficulty Become Frustration?
When you are not able to understand how to beat bosses/levels/opponents
Or if you are just not able to press a button fast enough sometimes.
I know people that can't even dash forward in Street Fighter.
When you need to git gud..
He can't enjoy it because he's trying to play Souls like any other game and is unwilling to learn its mechanics or enemy movesets.