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Should games always let us win?

BeefJack: "Should games always let us win? Are games always better when the hero beats the bad guys, uncovers the mystery and knows evil will never be back? We’re not so sure..."

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mobijoker5449d ago

Lately all games seem so.As some kiddies have got into games that are not meant for them and become crybabies on forums if they are killed once in the game.And the result games are now movies with a bit more button presses.

Quagmire5449d ago

Infamous is the only game where I felt close to not winning, considering the events ending it.

Saryk5449d ago

Back in the 80's and 90's, games came with furry nuts!

At the start of the 21st Century, the nuts were removed and games were neutered.

Today, we put diapers on the games!

Games should have a chance to be beaten. But there should be chance of failure.
And by failure I mean, you start the game over failure, not the last save.

spektical5449d ago

no thats bull. save the start game over for arcade games, and hardcore modes. i found that incredibly annoying.

Saryk5449d ago

I was thinking more like failure by story and possibly by action.

Example:

You didn't catch/kill the serial killer. So he kills your dog (or X).

Story: you have a choice to do A,B and C. You screwed up, so your dog dies and the game saves. You can't go back and replay so your dog will live.

Action: You are chasing the serial killer through the streets. You try to jump the fence and slip down, the killer gets away, game saves.
Serial killer goes to your home, shoots your dog.

If you want to save the dog, you would have to start the game over. Or play along and deal with you own actions!

Hatiko5449d ago

That's why I liked heavy rain. You choices and how well you were able to do in fights/chase scenes and other events decided what happened to your chracter.

no_more_heroes5449d ago

I don't like the idea of being outsmarted by something that's not real and doesn't truly exist, but a little bit more "intelligent" difficulty wouldn't hurt.

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Red Dead Redemption Hits 3.3 Million Netflix Downloads on Mobile

Red Dead Redemption hits 3.3 million Netflix downloads on mobile, underscoring how subscription access drives reach over paid sales.

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Christopher138d ago

More like people don't play these type of games on their phone normally and don't try them out. Not like the places where people do play these games haven't crushed those numbers easily.

How many people actually played more than an hour of the game or came close to finishing it on mobile is the real question. If people aren't playing the games to a point that is purposeful, then why try when a subscription that is behind a streaming service isn't a sign of success but just curiosity.

VenomUK136d ago

What if Netflix becomes ‘the Netflix of gaming?!’

Alek83136d ago

I downloaded it because I already have a Netflix sub.
I am not going to buy it for $40 or whatever it costs on Google Play.

I tried it out and will be sticking to the PC version, but it's not bad.

Having said that, this is the issues I see vs the PC version:
1. Greatly reduced texture resolution.
2. Massive downgrade ALL lighting quality (this includes water, shadows, etc).
3. Stutter and heat. Prolonged play leads to both.
On the plus side, we have:
4. This thing is like 6GB vs the 12 on Steam.

Great way to try the game, but not the best way to play it.

darthv72138d ago

Perhaps Netflix will make a RDR series now that ST is done with.

Lionsguard137d ago

A Netflix version of RDR?... Oh boy... I can't wait... /s

TheColbertinator137d ago

They should build a production that includes members behind the True Grit remake and Hell on Wheels from AMC. Both were perfect for wild west vibes.

gold_drake136d ago

but i doubt people ACTUALLY played it on smartphone vs tried it out.

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Rockstar Says Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 Upgrade Needs More Time

Rockstar says the free upgrade issue affecting Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 owners requires more time to resolve, with another update expected within five days.

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Minute Man 721170d ago

Another free update...good to know but I don't own a series X

Petebloodyonion170d ago

I’m not sure what the exact issue is. I had no trouble getting the free update—you basically get the new game for free if you have the 360 version in your digital library. Maybe the problem is related to owning or not owning the Undead DLC expansion.

Hypertension140169d ago (Edited 169d ago )

Yea I think thats what it is. I also own the game but not the expansion, and im unable to download the update.

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Red Dead Redemption Compared on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 After Free Upgrade

A detailed comparison of Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 shows stronger settings, better performance, and a major uplift for Nintendo’s new hardware.

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