Gameplay, duh. Sure, graphics need to be presentable and well done, but graphics are not the be all, end all of a video game. Look at the many games that don't have realistic graphics and have their own style. They more often than not meet with a lot of success.
In regards to NBA Elite 11, I wouldn't even bother purchasing the game. Why? Because if it has a lot of problems and wasn't supposed to be circulated in the first place, then that must mean it doesn't work in many elements. I buy video games to actually play them, not prop them up on my shelf and say, "Yep, I spent a grand on that." Plus, it's a sports game. Those things are already ripoffs at their current price given they are all yearly releases with little changes...
Sounds like a smart idea. I mean, if you already have a good relationship with a publisher, then continue it by any means. I'm glad that Quantic Dream will be sticking with Sony in the long run. Heavy Rain was a success and I'm also excited for Beyond: Two Souls. Totally a must buy for me this year.
That's why a Vita would be the better choice for mobile Sony gaming. A phone doesn't have the necessary button configurations for Sony games.
The hell? Well, I'm not at all surprised given that this is the internet we are seeing this kind of reaction from. People these days are seriously looking to get offended for random crap. Not that they just hear stuff, but actively search for it on purpose or take these things out of context. What a bunch of morons...
I think what they really mean is that they aren't going to wait to release this game later and would rather get their sales now before GTA V drops. So, we are basically going to be seeing another Medal of Honor: Warfighter situation. Basically, a game franchise is trying to beat its rival before they can release first. That's not a very smart strategy considering that they are going up against a juggernaut like Grand Theft Auto.
Yes! I freaking love the original Spyro trilogy! Those were some of the best games I had on the original Playstation. I need to replay them again. They bring back so many good memories.
Ha! Agreed. Freaking love that Slender game and I can't wait for the new one. If you like Slender, this is a song on youtube that I think was rather well done.
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Yeah, I got a few. Spoilers ahead if none of you have beaten these games yet!
Ni No Kuni: For a variety of scenes, but particularly when Oliver's mother passes away.
Final Fantasy VII: When Aerith is killed by Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy X: When you discover that the entire journey will lead to Yuna's death and then "To Zanarkand" plays.
Mass Effect 3: Mordin's death if you let him go up the tower.
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Hm, maybe this might be a game to check out just to see exactly how it is. Sure, it looks like a typical first person shooter, but why not? Might get some good riffs in if it's bad.
It kind of makes me think that maybe it's not just the publishers who should be looked at in this case. We should be looking at gamers, too. After all, one main point to mention from this article is that games with male protagonists sell more than games with female protagonists. Gamers are the ones with the power to vote with their wallets and that translates to how games may be successful.
I'll reference one of my first blogs (Where is Gaming Going), in that the curr...
Thanks, thorstein. I'm going to have check out your articles on that. And I totally agree with that saying. Those who fashion themselves as professional critics like to think that they know what is the best of the best. This stands for every piece of pop culture (that's why I don't care for film critics).
Everything is up to the ordinary consumer, but it's up to their own discretion to hear about a product before spending their money on it. This is why I thin...
Thank you, Captain Tuttle! Finally, someone else who thinks that these are nothing but hit mongering articles. We have had this specific article appear on N4G at least five times in the last two months and people keep getting suckered into it. I've been hoping to find someone else in the comments who would call out these articles for what they are. Once again, thank you very much.
I would also to add that not only are these hit mongering articles, but they lack any kind o...
Maxis, Lucy Bradshaw, don't take the fall. Please, just don't. We all know where the blame should go. We all know how this game got to where it is now. Electronic Arts is the sole reason for it. Don't be the scapegoat and stop defending EA.
Here's my response: shut up and stop telling me how I should feel. The first two Saints Row games are passable, but the third one was a slack-jawed mess coupled with immaturity and over-the-top nonsense that just ruined any potential to cement it as its own great game. Now with this fourth installment, I can't help but think that over-the-top is really all that Saints Row has going for it. The problem with this formula, though, is that if you rely on it too much then people are going ...
Oh, no. More of this series? Just saw the trailer and I facepalmed so hard because of it and the description it had. I mean, you're now President of the United States who gets kidnapped by aliens. Desperate bid of over-the-top ridiculousness if I ever saw one.
And this game is coming out right before Grand Theft Auto V. Does anyone else see a potential Medal of Honor: Warfighter repeat here? Sure the game will get out there first before its main competitor, but it will ul...
Quite a few recognizable voice actors there. Nice. Can't wait to play this game later this month!
Ha, no. A patch, maybe (story will still suck though). DLC? No, just no.
Ugh...another list like this. Come on, writers. I dare you to make an original list. Just try, please. This is getting ridiculous.
Wait, when exactly have Microsoft stolen any hype from Sony's press conference? If anything, the only thing that has been generated from Microsoft and their next console is negativity. Everything from DRM to blocking used games to online passes have made the next Microsoft console sound unappealing to most people. I really doubt that MS will benchmark anything that could really grab consumers' attention.