Video Games

Avoraciopoctules · Post by **Avoraciopoctules** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:08 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKgLJiJYvY8

New Hyperlight Drifter trailer

Avoraciopoctules · Post by **Avoraciopoctules** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:09 pm

http://indiegames.com/2014/04/cortex_co ... ld_30.html

Oh hell yes. Gonna lose another dozen hours to CC almost certainly.

name_here · Post by **name_here** » Tue May 06, 2014 6:58 pm

Activision is going to spend 500 million dollars developing and marketing Bungie's new shooter.

What?

tussock · Post by **tussock** » Wed May 07, 2014 5:25 am

Guessing: Activision made a large profit on something that they don't want to declare as profit and be taxed on, so they're going to "spend" it on a bunch of nothing which secretly ends up back in their own pockets as "not-profit".

marketing, packaging, infrastructure support, royalties and other costs,

Which means big buildings, new cars, a lot of coke, and an endless stream of hookers, also some cardboard for the game to go in. At least, that's how the music and movie biz does it, no reason for the new kids on the block to be different.

name_here · Post by **name_here** » Wed May 07, 2014 3:48 pm

I'm not entirely sure where one would get five hundred million dollars for that kind of stuff. Then again, that does seem to be the only rational reason why they're spending so much money that they'd need a new IP to move 15-16 million units just to break even.

Actually, if they're doing a Springtime For Hitler, that would explain why it won't be on the PC. Because I'm given to understand that an Xbone-to-PC transfer is a compiler option if you want a shitty but functional port.

Avoraciopoctules · Post by **Avoraciopoctules** » Thu May 08, 2014 12:01 am

http://indiegames.com/2014/05/villainou ... _infa.html

Another QFG clone, might be pretty good. Gonna check the demo out tomorrow and find out.

Avoraciopoctules · Post by **Avoraciopoctules** » Fri May 16, 2014 3:00 am

http://fireemblem.nintendo.com/developer-interview/

I've been reading a lot of stuff about fire emblem lately, and this interview was interesting.

TarkisFlux · Post by **TarkisFlux** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:19 am

What even happened with that Quest for Infamy demo Avor?

Avoraciopoctules · Post by **Avoraciopoctules** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:32 pm

The download kept bugging out. I'm gonna try again with a better connection Saturday.

Koumei · Post by **Koumei** » Mon May 19, 2014 2:23 am

So by getting a 500Gb unit second-hand and trading in my DS, 3DS and games (yes, no more pokeymans), a PS3 cost me $50. As in "the same amount as a game costs for it."

So now I can enjoy Disgaea again. ALL THE GRINDING. Magichanging! Dissolving the senate with acid! Bribing the student council so the cafeteria can sell shoes! Oh and also there's Bayonetta, Atelier Rorona/Totori, and a new side-scroller sprite-based game by the same people who did Odin Sphere. I can't remember the name, Dragon Crown or something. Haven't tried it out yet but it looks like it'll be fun.

Maxus · Post by **Maxus** » Mon May 19, 2014 3:07 am

Dragon Crown is better with company. It's up to 4-player co-op and easier with allies.

Also, be prepared for big bouncing boobs.

Koumei · Post by **Koumei** » Mon May 19, 2014 3:08 am

Maxus wrote:Also, be prepared for big bouncing boobs.

I'm always prepared for those!

Shrapnel · Post by **Shrapnel** » Mon May 19, 2014 6:01 pm

Koumei wrote:So by getting a 500Gb unit second-hand and trading in my DS, 3DS and games (yes, no more pokeymans)

Koumei · Post by **Koumei** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:38 am

I've gotten all joy I was going to get out of XY and B2W2, and there's no joy to get out of BW. And RSE was absolute shit tier - there is nothing they could offer that would make me want to play the remake. And if you don't have pokemon and never got into the Zelda/Mario franchises, what's left for the DS? Roguelikes that let you choose between Very Hard Mode and Fuck You Mode?

Technically I still have SS because I couldn't find the cartridge.

Also, I gave Dragon's Crown a shot. So much fun (so far). Admittedly, sometimes I can't tell what's going on when I have a full team of minions and everything is happening at once. Also not sure if I actually need to save gold up the way I am. Everything is really cheap at the moment, and you get heaps from the actual dungeons + selling loot. But certain D&D-based games have taught me to expect a sudden "NOW YOU SHALL SPEND A MILLION GOLD" moment.

Maxus · Post by **Maxus** » Tue May 20, 2014 6:42 am

The dwarf is super-fun to play as. He can grab enemies and throw them--up so they land and take falling damage, or throw them at other enemies.

And his aerial moves give the impression that he's propelling himself through the air by the recoil of flexing his muscles.

Koumei · Post by **Koumei** » Tue May 20, 2014 6:52 am

The Amazon appears to fling herself around using her boobs and arse as a set of counterweights. It's kind of comical.

Shrapnel · Post by **Shrapnel** » Tue May 20, 2014 2:59 pm

Koumei wrote:I've gotten all joy I was going to get out of XY and B2W2, and there's no joy to get out of BW. And RSE was absolute shit tier - there is nothing they could offer that would make me want to play the remake. And if you don't have pokemon and never got into the Zelda/Mario franchises, what's left for the DS? Roguelikes that let you choose between Very Hard Mode and Fuck You Mode?

I suppose I can understand that. It does mean Biteyfangs is an orphan, now.

In other news, as of today, the Nintendo WiFi Connection service for DS, DSi, and Wii games has been shutdown for good.

Koumei · Post by **Koumei** » Wed May 21, 2014 1:22 am

I didn't erase the data, so the next player might find a delightful surprise actually.

They should release a Dynasty Warriors style game where you just play as Mawile (with the option to Megavolve when your Musou Gauge fills up) and chomp through other pokemonpeople.

Mord · Post by **Mord** » Wed May 21, 2014 10:49 pm

Koumei wrote:They should release a Dynasty Warriors style game where you just play as Mawile (with the option to Megavolve when your Musou Gauge fills up) and chomp through other pokemonpeople.

Maybe if Pokemon x Nobunaga's Ambition gets a sequel...

Avoraciopoctules · Post by **Avoraciopoctules** » Thu May 22, 2014 1:52 am

http://www.somethingawful.com/video-gam ... d-reasons/

That's a pretty ringing endorsement. I'll give it a shot tomorrow, but today the QFI demo's actually installed. First 5 minutes haven't made a significant impression, but the art's pretty good. Some cool flavor descriptions from examining random objects, the main character definitely has a personality.

Koumei · Post by **Koumei** » Thu May 22, 2014 4:51 am

Yeah, I'm thinking of picking it up. Bastion was amazing, and I don't even normally like that genre of game (or perhaps it's more accurate to say I'm not good at them and have little patience). So they clearly know how to make good games, and the fact that a turn-based thing *is* more my cup of tea, well, that could make it even better.

Add to that the lovely sprites and fluid animations there, it could be loads of fun.

RufusCorvus · Post by **RufusCorvus** » Thu May 22, 2014 2:58 pm

Reading that link made me load up Steam and buy Transistor (+ soundtrack) on the spot.

Avoraciopoctules · Post by **Avoraciopoctules** » Thu May 22, 2014 4:15 pm

I've played half an hour of Transistor, and it is good.

GreatGreyShrike · Post by **GreatGreyShrike** » Thu May 22, 2014 6:03 pm

I likewise played about a half hour of Transistor, and I am super impressed so far. I may go back and buy the soundtrack, even.

Avoraciopoctules · Post by **Avoraciopoctules** » Thu May 22, 2014 11:33 pm

You should be able to get it from here as well as Steam:
http://supergiantgames.bandcamp.com/alb ... soundtrack