I with you. I got the email is well. Happy to eventually own a physical copy and glad it’s not digital only.
Agreed on the first significant technical leap of this gen. When I see video or even often photos of older games I can almost always immediately point to which generation they were a part of.
I believe Hellblade 2 and maybe Ratchet and Clank are the only games so far that I will see on a screen a decade from now and be able to immediately identify them as gen 9 games.
FTC hasn’t broken a monopoly in 41 years nor did they properly regulate financial institutions prior to the Great Recession. They have been reactionary and less than helpful for quite some time now.
You aren’t wrong. Take Two has figured out how to monetize the franchise. That is for sure!
Good question. I feel the industry is less capable of offering new generation defining experiences when tied to tech that is now over a decade old.
If cross-gen no monies from me.
I’m old enough to remember when NBA 2K was actually a great experience.
Exactly and going digital only is not going to help.
If they had a physical release I would definitely make the purchase.
The 3DO was ahead of its time and one of the first to enter the 32 bit console space. Yes FMV games are awful, but at the time there was a real thirst for games to look like movies. Removing the FMV games the 3DO had Gex, a solid Myst port, and was often the best place to play non-SNK (best on NEO GEO) near arcade perfect arcade ports. Their downfall was poor marketing and a high price point for a time when consoles were considered to be kids toys.
It was certainly superior...
I would imagine so. Microsoft will want and potentially need to maximize sales.
Loved the original Hades. Can’t wait!
I won’t either. I am a dirty save scummer who definitely lacks honor on my dice rolls and checks. Not turning TAV into a squid just because I wanted a few parasites burrowed into his brain. Lol
No this was not common in the 90s and virtually non-existent in the console space which is where FF16 was originally released. The PC version is near but yet to be released.
When I purchased a game on console in the 90s I payed for it once, and got the full experience. Bugs and all, no patches.
Your right about early adopters risk which is my primary complaint. In today’s gaming space it makes more sense to be patient and pay less for a full experience. ...
I really enjoyed this game. It was in my top 3 last year, but it begs the question, why did I make a day 1 purchase? I want to support games/franchises I enjoy by making a full price purchase at release. However, that decision often seems to be the wrong one from a consumer perspective.
It’s no wonder AAA gaming is beginning to struggle. I reward the developer by paying full price and then am expected to pay more again later for the full experience. I’m done being the sucke...
Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.
Must be. Thought it to be common knowledge that no corporation is your friend.
How do you not see the slippery sloop associated with these types of business practices? If you have been paying attention it is evident that as gamers we have been sliding since the inception of horse armor for a nominal fee. Keep giving them a pass and the slide towards paying more for less will only continue get faster.
I have to agree with this. On the surface tipping devs sounds like a great idea, but in the end it leads to pay cuts and subsidization of pay. Tips then become an expectation or the devs “can’t make a living.” Lastly, especially in the US, tip culture has gotten out of control, and it serves as an excuse not to properly pay employees. Sounds good but doesn’t end well.
Article makes a great point and I agree with it but is spoiler heavy. It should be marked. If you haven’t played through the game be warned as it even spoils parts of act 3.