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[JCreasy]

I'm convinced that From Software is Sony's new Squaresoft.

They're hitting all the right notes for gamers that love Japanese games. I hope Sony continues to leverage the relationship properly.

 

[Wagram]

Anyone remember the initial Demon's Souls reveal trailer at TGS? Happen to recall that frame-rate shown for the Tower of Latria? It was in single digits, and it definitely wasn't like that at release.

I remember thinking "wow this game looks like a piece of sh**"

Who knew it would go on to be one of my favorite games.

 

[Jaeger]

I'm convinced that From Software is Sony's new Squaresoft.

They're hitting all the right notes for gamers that love Japanese games. I hope Sony continues to leverage the relationship properly.

I can agree with that, but unlike Square they aren't exclusive to just Sony platforms. Which is healthiest for FROM at this point. Smart business giving Sony a new exclusive IP, while at the same time maintaining the Souls IP on all platforms.

 

[Palocca]

People are mentioning that it suffers from framerate issues, so I doubt Sony wants to put footage out here given the reactions that some recent games have received after being shown in a rough state.

Yeah I don't blame them for not showing off the demo to the public. I'd imagine an all time high for people jumping to conclusions.

 

[meta4]

Anyone knows if IP belongs to Sony? I know the game is exclusive.

edit nevermind.

 

[illmatic22]

Anyone knows if IP belongs to Sony? I know the game is exclusive.

edit nevermind.

They trademarked it so yes.

 

[Persona7]

I'm wondering if the game's "safe zone" (The Nexus, Firelink Shrine, Majula) will be a cathedral. It fits thematically with the Gothic aesthetic and all the angel statues.

That does fit.

I am wondering if the safe zone will be the place where that big thing of water with the blood dripping in will be.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

As such there's no shield in Bloodborne

there's no shield in Bloodborne

no shield in Bloodborne

no shield

The real Demons Souls starts here!

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I'm convinced that From Software is Sony's new Squaresoft.

They're hitting all the right notes for gamers that love Japanese games. I hope Sony continues to leverage the relationship properly.

New King's Field for Morpheus

 

[Nightengale]

Anyone knows if IP belongs to Sony? I know the game is exclusive.

edit nevermind.

If Sony funds/publishes, it's 99.99% certain that the IP is owned by Sony.

 

[Stillmatic]

If Sony funds/publishes, it's 99.99% certain that the IP is owned by Sony.

The trademark was submitted by SCEA so I guess it's theirs? I don't know about this stuff. :/

http://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn86262151&docId=NOP20140604081738#docIndex=0&page=1

 

[GarciaHotspur]

I don't like exclusive games but i really hope that The association Sony Japan X From Software will continue in the future.

They are doing a really great job.

 

[AlphaDragoon]

The real Demons Souls starts here!

Eh, been playing that way since Demon's already. XD

Game sounds cool thus far but I'll need to see more of the weapons and such before I get super hyped. The cleaver things aren't exactly my idea of a go-to melee weapon.

 

[Nightengale]

The trademark was submitted by SCEA so I guess it's theirs? I don't know about this stuff. :/

http://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn86262151&docId=NOP20140604081738#docIndex=0&page=1

Yeah, whoever submits/files it, owns it.

 

[Marvel]

No shield? I'm already dead.

 

[Riposte]

I'm convinced that From Software is Sony's new Squaresoft.

They're hitting all the right notes for gamers that love Japanese games. I hope Sony continues to leverage the relationship properly.

FROM will always be FROM, who doesn't need to be bothered by Squaresoft.

EDIT: Real men haven't been using shields from the start. I like the idea of more aggressive enemies.

 

[aly]

I'm convinced that From Software is Sony's new Squaresoft.

They're hitting all the right notes for gamers that love Japanese games. I hope Sony continues to leverage the relationship properly.

You're not saying they're going to crash and burn soon with continuous milking and disappointment, and delays are you?

Love this pics. This looks kinda scary actually.

 

[NBtoaster]

Thought there wouldnt be a shield. Will definitely mix up the series.


Doesn't look very next gen though.

 

[Renekton]

I'm convinced that From Software is Sony's new Squaresoft.

They're hitting all the right notes for gamers that love Japanese games. I hope Sony continues to leverage the relationship properly.

As much as I love Souls series and recommend it to every RL friend I have (then losing them in the process)... you have to be realistic.

Their games appeal to a small subset of the gaming community, and will never pull near FF or CoD numbers.

 

[nasos_333]

Doesn't look very next gen though.

That is the best thing about it.

Now we know the budget is going to making incredible gameplay.

Also looks a million steps ahead of Souls games visually, which should be enough

 

[zombini]

Anything about parrying/blocking? Since there's no shields this time around...i wish i could just dodge instead of rolling all the time.

 

[Hobobloke]

Words can't describe how excited I am about this game, will be an instant purchase with a PS4 on release for me.

I love the setting and the idea of a fresh IP with Souls inspired gameplay is all I could ever ask for.

 

[Nordicus]

If Sony funds/publishes, it's 99.99% certain that the IP is owned by Sony.

Spoiler

I kid

 

[Foffy]

No shield? Uh oh.

 

[Pooya]

As someone who could tank through Dark Souls 2 pretty easily with great shields, no shield is kinda scary :S but it should make the game play a lot faster.

As much as I love Souls series and recommend it to every RL friend I have (then losing them in the process)... you have to be realistic.

Their games appeal to a small subset of the gaming community, and will never pull near FF or CoD numbers.

Maybe they won't ever sell as well as Squaresoft games but they're getting pretty close to current Square Enix sales ;b

 

[leroidys]

I'm definitely glad that they're mixing up the combat, but at the same time... don't fuck it up, sony!

 

[dk_]

Can't wait to see some actual gameplay. The screens look excellent!

 

[bigboss370]

haven't seen a lick of official gameplay and I got this baby pre-ordered. Based on info and impressions alone so far. I've never done that before o__o

oh yeah, also did it for Uncharted 4 at the same time

 

[Ottoni_Bastos]

Will this game have a "fixed" main character(with name,background story,etc..) or will be costumizable like Demon's souls/Dark Souls?

 

[GarciaHotspur]

Will this game have a "fixed" main character(with name,background story,etc..) or will be costumizable like Demon's souls/Dark Souls?

If i get it there is only one character but we are able to cutomize him, maybe i'm wrong ?

 

[SolidSnakex]

If i get it there is only one character but we are able to cutomize him, maybe i'm wrong ?

Oh and apparently the Dengeki Playstation interview with Miyazaki further confirms that you can create a female character too. So those worrying about a "fixed" character probably don't have anything to worry about.

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[GarciaHotspur]

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Oh that's cool !

 

[Yoshichan]

I AM AWAKE

WHAT DID I MISS

LINK ME EVERYTHING

 

[Aarglefarg]

I two-hand anyway.

Now, if it doesn't have a bastard sword...

 

[Rawket Lawnchair]

The screens in the OP look spectacular.

 

[Elixist]

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yay, i was wondering how soulsy this would be (still am) but its cool there will be char. gender at least. now to wait to hear about how they'll be doing gear and secrets and watnot.

 

[the_batman]

wait a second, does this game have multiplayer (co-op/invasions) like the Souls series?

 

[StalkerUKCG]

So is this game a character adventure game with a set character or a souls style game were you create a character

 

[Zeliard]

wait a second, does this game have multiplayer (co-op/invasions) like the Souls series?

From the Eurogamer preview:

As to how exactly the process of fighting alongside other players will work, Miyazaki's coy. "The key concept, or phrase, that we have right now is it's an open explorative community," is all he'll give away.

 

[meta4]

wait a second, does this game have multiplayer (co-op/invasions) like the Souls series?

So far we got this info from Lte7 in the other thread which is apparently in the famitsu magazine. Not sure if true

from what people who read the leaked Famitsu have said it's going to be kind of a side game to the Souls series and more low fantasy compared to high fantasy. They are replacing magic with gadgets, guns and such. Main mechanic seems to be related to blood and blood is also used to regain your HP and gain various other benefits. You get blood sucking it from corpses or items. Sucking too much blood will turn you into a beast which I suppose is this game's Soul/Hollow form. The game will apparently become a lot harder to play/control when in beast mode. To become a human again you need human blood and is where the online component comes into play.

 

[the_batman]

From the Eurogamer preview:

As to how exactly the process of fighting alongside other players will work, Miyazaki's coy. "The key concept, or phrase, that we have right now is it's an open explorative community," is all he'll give away.

hmm, sounds promising.

So far we got this info from Lte7 in the other thread which is apparently in the famitsu magazine. Not sure if true

woah

 

[Bundy]

haven't seen a lick of official gameplay and I got this baby pre-ordered. Based on info and impressions alone so far. I've never done that before o__o

oh yeah, also did it for Uncharted 4 at the same time

There are some games, where you don't even have to see gameplay stuff.
They're insta-buys ^_^
-> every Naughty Dog Game
-> Souls stuff / From Software
-> Team ICO games

etc.

 

[meta4]

There are some games, where you don't even have to see gameplay stuff.
They're insta-buys ^_^
-> every Naughty Dog Game
-> Souls stuff / From Software
-> Team ICO games

etc.

 

[CountAntonius]

From the Eurogamer preview:

As to how exactly the process of fighting alongside other players will work, Miyazaki's coy. "The key concept, or phrase, that we have right now is it's an open explorative community," is all he'll give away.

Maybe they will just say screw it and give proper co op this time around. Being that it isn't a souls game and they are changing a lot of stuff up I don't see why the old system would come back when it has nothing to do with the lore in this game.

 

[sublimit]

Special message from Director Hidetaka Miyazaki:
“Creating Bloodborne as a completely new game on the new PlayStation 4 hardware has allowed us to really push the envelope in myriad ways. That being said, in more ways than one, it also very much retains our distinct, signature style. As has been at the core of our development philosophy since Demon’s Souls, we make true games for people who love games. Please watch for more to come on Bloodborne, and thank you very much for your support.”

I love this man! <3

 

[Yoshichan]

-> Team ICO games

damn

 

[Kane1345]

Man I can't wait for this. Since the Project Beast thread I've been hyped to insane levels. The impressions and previews seem to gel with exactly what I'm looking for. Roll on 2015!

 

[GarciaHotspur]

Guys Gamekult ( french website ) made a new preview of the game ( http://www.gamekult.com/actu/e3-2014-bloodborne-nos-impressions-A133651.html ) so if you understand french...

A big info : the zones of the game are connected between them, as in Dark Souls 1 !

 

[Persona7]

Guys Gamekult ( french website ) made a new preview of the game ( http://www.gamekult.com/actu/e3-2014-bloodborne-nos-impressions-A133651.html ) so if you understand french...

A big info : the zones of the game are connected between them, as in Dark Souls 1 !

Excellent. Much superior to a hub.

 

[wapplew]

There are some games, where you don't even have to see gameplay stuff.
They're insta-buys ^_^
-> every Naughty Dog Game
-> Souls stuff / From Software
-> Team ICO games

etc.

I'll at That Game Company in to that list.