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Rumor Mill: Lair Delayed

According to EB Games, Lair has been delayed until September 4th from it's previously scheduled August 12th release date. Gamefly has also changed it's release date, but they're showing September 6th (most likely to account for getting enough copies in to rent to customers). Screenshots taken in case they change it back (EB Games above, Gamefly after the jump).

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sonarus6854d ago

WTF. I thought they said it was locked and loaded. Don't tell me they wanna delay jst because of one lousy review. Get serious i wanna get my hands on this game so jst let me have it. It would help if you dropped off that demo you said you would drop.

Marceles6854d ago

Yeah it sounds like they're pulling a Calling All Cars trick and releasing it later from the bad reviews. Well I'm getting a 360 on the 15th for Bioshock, so if it comes out after the 1st I'll have more money to buy Warhawk, Lair, and Heavenly Sword.

socomnick6854d ago

Dude when does bioshock come out I got it pre ordered im just waiting for it to come out.

i Shank u6854d ago

i hope cause of this delay they make the controls customizable or whatever they need to tune it up; hopefully it will be for making the game better.

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gunnerforlife6854d ago

i think it would be better if they delayed it and added normal controls as well as the six axes motion sensing controls that way it would get better reviews and more games would by it cuz some people r stupid enough too listen too a biased review.

drunkpandas6854d ago

I'm not too sure why they went with just SIXAXIS controls in the first place. It's always better to give the user a choice, so having both SIXAXIS and standard controls is the right way to go.

There's no confirmation this is what's going on with the delay. Since we'd previously heard it went gold, this could also be just for a manufacturing issue.

Maddens Raiders6854d ago (Edited 6854d ago )

Your comment was succinct and right on point. This is what I thought would've been implemented some time ago. I guess J. Eggerbrecht might've thought other wise. I trust these guys - they'll get it right.

Charlie26886854d ago

Agreed, since basically the only "bad" point that is mentioned in some of the early reviews is the SIXAXIS only control

drunk pandas@ they originally had both but they said that wanted to create a unique experience around the SIXAXIS and that they would work till it was perfect, but it looks like not everybody liked the changed even if the reviewers accepted that the controls were very precise

drunkpandas6854d ago

I was thinking that might be the case. It would hard to not develop the game with standard controls for testing purposes. If the base code is already there, it wouldn't take much time at all to add the standard controls to the game. I think that's still and "if" at this point until we hear something official from Sony

okcomputer6854d ago

This analog controls thing might just be wishful thinking. I don't know a damn thing about game development, but I'm guessing it would take a whole lot longer than just two weeks to map out an entirely new control scheme and integrate it into the game.

Lair has had several short delays now and for me that can only point to one thing: a lot of small bugs that the devs keep finding on their final run throughs of the game. I was really looking forward to playing lair, but between all the delays and the egm review I'm going to wait for the demo before buying.

Zhuk6854d ago

so your implying game reviewers intentionally gave Lair a bad score because they're 'biased' but changing the controls will help reviews?

that doesnt make any sense.

crck6854d ago

It never makes sense to limit people's control option and force them to play a certain way when they dont have to. Its one of the reasons I got rid of my DS Lite. I hated the fact that alot of those games forced stupid stylus controls onto the player without offering an alternate control scheme. Especially since I'm left-handed it just left me frustrated alot of the time.

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AnDy FrOm MiAmi6854d ago

lavdrim i completely agree with what you said even though i hate delays this could be for the good of things because atleast they can straight out the controls and make them feel more comfortable i would like good controls to go with those gorgeous graphics.

boi6854d ago (Edited 6854d ago )

I think they might add in the feature for you to use the sixasis motion sensor function or the analog...but proberly just delay for other reasons

If its for the sixasis then its worth the wait i guess...to prove to the reviewer thats Lair is a good game because it seems like the reviewer only dislikes the sixasis motion sensor (which to me is pretty stupid)

MarioFromTexas6854d ago

Alot of people that subscribe to egm haven't received their copy yet, so how did this person is the only one with a copy? I'll wait til the magazine hits the stand, to see for my self

Loudninja6854d ago

Sorry, it stupid to think otherwise

drunkpandas6854d ago

Yes, Sony announced it went gold. However, every major retailer now has changed their release date to September 4th in the US. Games can be delayed after they go gold for many reasons (late bugs discovered, manufacturing issues, publisher wanting to hold the game for a certain date).

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Top 10 Bad Games by Good Studios

Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "When shopping for new video games you can often trust the name publisher or developer on the box to be an indication of the quality of the game. Names like Nintendo, Square Enix, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Xbox Game Studios and Sega are world famous because they helped shape the industry by releasing some of the most defining video games of all time. Though sometimes even these great gaming houses stumble and put out a stinker."

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Gamerking822133d ago (Edited 2133d ago )

Splatterhouse remake . Loved the og’s at the arcade growing up . Hell the best thing about the remake was the og,s were included . And left alive by Square . That game had so much potential , but the gameplay was worse horrendous .

Game-ur2133d ago

once Great studios getting destroyed is actually common. happened with ND and Last of Us2, Bioware and Mass Effect Andromeda/Anthem, Bungle and Destiny .

BeRich2332133d ago

Fuse should have been on that list (Insomniac Games)

Yui_Suzumiya2133d ago

Splatterhouse remake kicked ass

merryja2133d ago

I personally don't like these games.

East76lands2133d ago

I'm pretty much certain that any Sonic game that comes out will be terrible, I've not enjoyed one since the original side-scrolling days of the MegaDrive.

HarryMasonHerpderp2133d ago

Then you might like a recent sonic "sonic mania".

jaymacx2133d ago

For this Topic it says Good Studios that make bad games. Sonic Team hasn't been good in years.

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5 Disappointing Games and the Great Studios That Should Remake Them

A reimagining of 5 disappointing video games and the masterpieces they could have been underneath other studios.

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FallenAngel19842610d ago

How often do disappointing games get remakes

darthv722610d ago (Edited 2610d ago )

well... if disappointing movies can get remakes then why not games? some of these have really good premise but somewhat disappointing execution. In the right hands they could be great.

I quite enjoyed lair (after the patch), too human and the order 1886. I'd even add in quantum break and recore as disappointing but with a good premise.

gangsta_red2610d ago

"well... if disappointing movies can get remakes then why not games?"

But how many disappointing movies actually get those? I'm still waiting for a remake of Howard the Duck.

darthv722610d ago

^nothing disappointing about howard the duck. It is cheesy 80's goodness.

gangsta_red2610d ago

When you're right, you're right.

rainslacker2609d ago

@Gangsta

Wasn't there a rumor that they were looking at making another Howard the Duck? He had a cameo in GoTG2.

Love that movie for how bad it was. That and Garbage Pail Kids.

DrumBeat2609d ago

The Order was a fresh experience. Not the most compelling game, but I didn't want to put it down, and platted it. Good for what it was.

Quantum was something different as well, but a little less fun to actually play, imo. The 'acting' was done in a cheese factory too. Completed one path and never returned to it.

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pietro12122609d ago (Edited 2609d ago )

FFXIV was already remade, and it's probably the beat thing Square has put out in years.

notachance2609d ago

yes, I was giving an example of disappointing games remade to be a great game

thorstein2609d ago

Every time sites need clicks. Just look at the obligatory: i wAnT cLIcKs tEh OrDer 1886 pIcTUrE.

JonathanHarris2609d ago

It's really not super often, but it does happen!

Mostly we see cult favorites come back around but in the recent case of Shaq-Fu we really saw a truly awful game see new life (not great life but at least new).

It's something I'd love to see a lot more of.

Thanks for reading my article!

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NarutoFox2610d ago

Too Human yeah I remember that game smh😂

Inzo2610d ago

The Order has its faults yes but it had a fantastic atmosphere and some great gameplay. A game with enormous potential and far from disappointing. I say give Ready at Dawn another crack at it because I think they created an diamond with some rough edges that just needs some tlc.

Dreamcatcher452610d ago

Problem was the repetitive boss fights. I liked the gunplay, cover system and somewhat the story.

hulk_bash19872610d ago (Edited 2610d ago )

It did have fantastic atmosphere, I'll give you that. But gameplay pretty much played out like short gunfire segments interlaced with walking/sneaking + QTE events. Gameplay was the weakest point of The Order because RAD prioritized world building and graphical detail. Ut was disappointing because it didnt live up to the massive potential it haf. If they were given another shot at a sequel, I hope they can learn from their mistakes.

notachance2610d ago

gameplay was meh but the world had potential, in my ideal world it'd have Mass Effect kind of gameplay

Prubar2609d ago

I waited till The Order was discounted and went in with certain expectations and wasn’t disappointed. Just like Quantum Break. Great concept just needed a little extra meat on the bones.

rainslacker2609d ago

I had high hopes before it released. They were curbed some by the early previews, and while I found faults with the game, and it was obviously released unfinished, I still enjoyed it. The lore, acting, graphics, and world itself were excellent.

JonathanHarris2609d ago

I agree that it had some awesome atmosphere and the gameplay wasn't awful, but that potential is exactly why I put it on this list. I actually loved playing the game (same as some of the other games I put on this list such as Army of Two) But I would just love to see what could happen if it fulfilled some of that potential, ya know? Could have had the next incredible Sony franchise to rival God of War.

Thanks for reading my article!

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TheEnigma3132610d ago

The order should have had a sequel. The first one wasn't bad just needed a few tweaks.

robtion2609d ago

I would love a sequel to The Order. It is still a great game.

Lair had a great concept and could be amazing with the current technology available. A Lair-like ps5 game could be incredible.

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15 Worst PlayStation Exclusive Games of All Time

PlayStation’s strong and impressive lineup of exclusives is probably the biggest edge it has over its direct competition in the market- a fact that has been true for as long as anyone can remember.

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TheEnigma3132897d ago

Ridge racer for PSP was actually good and shouldn't be on this list. I think I'm the only one that enjoyed Haze.

Mr Pumblechook2897d ago

When GamingBolt have to dig up PS1 & PS2 games you know Sony is doing something right.

PygmelionHunter2897d ago

The list is about the worst Playstation exclusives games OF ALL TIME...

Why wouldn’t they include PS1 and PS2 games?

Prince_TFK2897d ago

That’s right, only PS4 games should be on the list of the worst Sony exclusive games of all time. /s

Dragonscale2897d ago

As much as I like PlayStation, there are plenty of stinkers just like on all platforms tbh.

hulk_bash19872897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

Haha you completely missed or are willfully ignorant of the intent of this article. It clearly says worst PS Exclusive Games of All Time.

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UltraNova2896d ago

A Haze 2 or reboot would be nice!

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NonShinyGoose2897d ago

RR on Vita made the list, not the PSP version. RR on Vita was severely lacking content.

Knushwood Butt2896d ago

They tried something new and it failed.

The initial price point was low but a large amount of content was locked behing DLC

These days you often pay full price up front and get the same concept.

Darkwatchman2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

Didn’t the list just have ridge racer on Vita? Because the Vita ridge racer was a dumpster fire at $40 with next to no cars or tracks. It was such an incomplete experience. As the article states, it felt more like a full priced demo than an actual game. Psp ridge racer had so much more to it.

SierraGuy2896d ago (Edited 2896d ago )

All early ridge racers had next to no cars...game was great because of its graphics, controls, fun factor. Nothing could touch it on PS1.

mrdeli2897d ago

When this piece of flotsam indicated that "Being a clone of GTA shouldn't be that hard" I just closed the window.

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Liqu1d2897d ago

The most disappointing game I have ever played.

madforaday2896d ago

Socom 4, I guess you could say that was an AWFUL/TERRIBLE Socom game. BUT it was an okay game if it didn't have the word Socom in the title.

Gardenia2897d ago

To save you from clicking those annoying slides:

HAZE (PS3)
LAIR (PS3)
KNACK (PS4)
RIDGE RACER (PS VITA)
TWISTED METAL III (PS1)
LAST REBELLION (PS3)
BRAVO TEAM (PS4)
BASEMENT CRAWL (PS4)
MORTAL KOMBAT: SPECIAL FORCES (PS1)
GANGS OF LONDON (PSP)
LITTLE DEVIANTS (PS VITA)
PLAYSTATION MOVE APE ESCAPE (PS3)
APE ESCAPE ACADEMY (PSP)
KUNG FU RIDER (PS3)
EYETOY: OPERATION SPY (PS2)

solideagle2897d ago

thank you for the list. I believe he should listed PSVR titles as VR....

yeahright22897d ago

I love when people do this to sites that try to artificially up their clicks by forcing one click per entry. But I will say maybe let's leave off the first entry so they get the one click. Both so N4g gets whatever they're due for pushing traffic to their site and to send a message to the site that you only get one click.

Gaming_1st2897d ago

Well everybody should have gamingbolt blocked anyways.

Dragonscale2897d ago

Don't need to. I avoid it like the plague regardless lol.

Hardiman2897d ago

When certain sites have articles on here I just look at the comments.

FinalFantasyFanatic2896d ago

Sites are lucky if I click once or twice, half a dozen or more clicks is more effort than I'm willing for a list that may or may not suck.

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Gaming_1st2897d ago

I feel Knack or Ridge Racer shouldn't be on there.

Dragonscale2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

Maybe not knack but it's understandable, its not the best game tbh. Dunno bout ridge racer.

SierraGuy2896d ago

Ridge racer should never be on a worst list. FU gaming bolt crap.

Stogz2896d ago

Cant argue with Bravo Team, that game really did suck.

GBG_Jason2896d ago

Bless. I stopped after 1 because of it.

KwietStorm_BLM2896d ago

Have to say that is a pretty crappy list. I remember being so pissed with Twisted Metal 3 after TM2.

OffRoadKing2896d ago (Edited 2896d ago )

You're doing Gods work. Many blessings upon the house of Gardenia.

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