Darth_Caedus
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I thought that fight was the only big flaw in the game lol.
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Bloodborne Press Preview Impressions (16/03/2015)
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This is very debatable for various reason.
The guide has been delayed to April 10 on Amazon.
I thought I'd still get it next week since I pre-ordered it as soon as it went up, but no dice. Oh well. That dynamic theme will have to wait.
Yeah but you have us! and 128 more pages is nothing to scoff at.
I just wanted the theme
For actual game stuff I find Wiki, GameFAQs and GAF far more helpful.
You did not fight Artorias, shush.
DkS2 spoilers
You would love what they did to Ornstein in II.
IrrelevantAlex
Member
Newegg canceled my Collector Edition Preorder, anyone know if GameStop is taking preorders for the CE still? Will go to amazon if that doesn't work out. Hopefully gs does then I wouldn't have to wait on shipping.
Been avoiding a lot of Ign and other spoilerish videos but these impressions sound good.
Been avoiding a lot of Ign and other spoilerish videos but these impressions sound good.
FrankWza
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Parhelion69
Member
Just so you know, Dark Souls 2 was developed by a different team.
Bloodborne was developed by the same team (miyazaki included) as Dark Souls 1.
Also, Miyazaki was less involved in DS2, look at his wikipedia page
So, saying you'll wait on Bloodborne because of DS2 "bad quality", isn't the greatest point, and you've been wrong this whole time.
Iorv3th
Member
Gamestop hasn't had them available for pre-order for a while.
Audioboxer
Member
I agree, sounds like the guide wasn't going to be complete at all for launch. I can understand corrections due to a patch, but an extra 128 pages?!
Dark souls 2 sold and was reviewed pretty well.
Who knows if Miyazaki didn't take some elements from it.
I'll just wait a few days and check out eveverybody's impressions.
I'm not in a hurry to get my hands on the game anyways.
While a wise move, I remember reading a few statements from Miyazaki personally where he states that FROM is aware what worked and what didn't in Dks 2, and went on to say that they decided on a more coherent and interconnected world a la Dks 1. Furthermore, they specifically decided against soul memory mechanics and reverted back to the tried and true formula seen in Demon's and Dks 1.
It's back up on amazon.
Sinnermighty
Member
Monday at 10am I believe.
Dead Prince
Banned
getting the game shipped to work so i don't have to wait for UPS to drop it off way too late once i get home.
IrrelevantAlex
Member
Thanks for the responses.
How many pages is the artbook in the CE anyways?
It's looking like $95 for the CE via Amazon with release day shipping or getting a friend's GS discount for the normal version for $56. Already ordered the Guide through amazon so that big book should fill the void haha.
Damn Newegg not getting them I really wanted the CE for $79.
How many pages is the artbook in the CE anyways?
It's looking like $95 for the CE via Amazon with release day shipping or getting a friend's GS discount for the normal version for $56. Already ordered the Guide through amazon so that big book should fill the void haha.
Damn Newegg not getting them I really wanted the CE for $79.
Soyongdori
Member
I beat DS2. Way better than DS.You did not fight Artorias, shush.
DkS2 spoilers
You would love what they did to Ornstein in II.
NoMoreTrolls
Banned
Sorry man, you're objectively wrong.
I love both games, and don't understand the hate for DS2 round these parts
yes lots...at least 19 sets.
Here is the bulletin if others are still condiering buying the gudie...I cant beleive I got it 20.99 but then in order ot get it a week earlier I have to pay and additional $25. Now its goign to be much later...my site says April 14th:The guide has been delayed to April 10 on Amazon.
I thought I'd still get it next week since I pre-ordered it as soon as it went up, but no dice. Oh well. That dynamic theme will have to wait.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
=> The page count is increased from 400 to 528 pages.
=> The Collector's Edition guide is delayed to include important game changes applied through the Day-One-Update, ensuring that it will be up-to-date and that online-only elements are covered.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
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v0mitg0d
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Dead Prince
Banned
make sure the extra 128 pages they added because of day 1 patch are edited/proofread and correct? and reprinted of course.
plus. that's more chances of images being added to the 128 extra pages ;P
Veritigo_X
Member
Better to have an accurate guide than having a guide at launch. There were some changes made in the recent patch that they needed to fix in the guide.
Plus, these games are best played without a guide. I had the guide pre-ordered but I wasn't planning on using it until playthrough 2 or 3 once I wanted to find out what I missed. Figuring out things on your own is part of the fun in Souls games. Good opportunity for the community to work together as well.
Kyleripman
Member
Might as well ask here: is Cowboom the best place to get a cheap PS4? Trying to spend as little as possible since this is the only game I'll be playing on it for now.
Revolutionary
Member
oohhhh myyyy goddddddddd
Just got the call
I'm playing Bloodborne today.
Just got the call
I'm playing Bloodborne today.
I guess it depends if they started printing already...I think both SONY and Futrure Press recognize the absolute PLETHORA of new fans to the franchise that are out there to grab right now...this is their chance....just think of all the other gmaes and guides they can sell with the in depth appeal a new FROM game has had. I have to think they might have already started printing at least some of the guides based on the OLD data. Definitely checking my copy to ensure that it is the newer verisom and complaiing to amazon about my rush shipping...I want a discount as I paid more than double the cost of the book to get it shipped as early as possible....which now, isnt early at all.
Personally I think its a big gamble to send so late, but obviously their biggrest knock was that the guide was outdated in X weeks in the past....a substantial day one incongruence would IMO be the worst of the two evils....kind of screw up either way but damage control is what it is.
Keep that bag on bro cause "....I'm gonna cut. you. down!"
jk congrats enjoy >.<
I hate you.
n0razi
Member
dont get it on cowboom... they usually dont include a gamepad or AC adapter... and if does, theres a good chance you get one of the first batches with the bad sticks which means you are spending an extra $50+
Iced_Eagle
Member
Who or what did you sacrifice to make this happen?!
His own blood
Revolutionary
Member
It's one of the perks of living in NYC.
https://twitter.com/bkarev/status/578968709722701825
I'll be home shortly but I don't think I'll be streaming it. Everyone is going to laugh at how bad I am lol
I dont get it why is NYC any different for stores willign to break release dates? Just generally corrupt (sp)Guiliani on down?
Highest concentration of stores, thus more likely to be near one that breaks the date.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Just got my copy in NYC. <3 Perfect for a snow day.
Kyleripman
Member
Oh okay, thank you! I'll keep looking.
OT's go up 24 hours before it's release date.
Same here bro. Installing now.
SymbiantXenos
Member
One long week to go.
super-famicom
Member
Whoa
Any Best Buys near you? I got the CE for $63 with GCU (+ I had a $50 gift card so I got my CE for $17 after tax). They're sold out online but you could check a store near you if there are any.