Rise of the Tomb Raider coming to PC Early 2016. PS4 Holiday 2016
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Gameplay looked meh but it was a very scripted scene. TR ain't got nothing on Uncharted but it looks fun and it's not like there are 34 new action adventures coming out this year. Graphics look fine to me. Not Uncharted 4 fine but fine nonetheless.
Story was garbage and the Lara reboot wasn't as amazing as some reviewers said before release in my opinion. But eh, cool game still.
Zeuanimals
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Well, the bar wasn't that high in the first place. But yeah, the on-floor gameplay was much better. If what they're saying about weather and its effect on stealth is true, it could make for some interesting encounters.
I hope the fact that they showed off the set piece portion at the conference doesn't mean they think the set piece was intriguing in the slightest. Most of what they showed was already done in the previous game and it doesn't look like they improved their approach to set pieces at all. There's still very little control and we're still getting the same crumbling floor and sliding down a surface set pieces which were already pretty boring to play through in the previous game.
MegaSackman
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Not a fan of the first one, hope this is much better.
FalsettoVibe
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Dang it......Xbox One version it is then.
Primethius
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One of the rumors pegged it at $40 IIRC.
StrongBlackVine
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Zeuanimals
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Yeah, I said in a previous post that the previous game was like a cross between Batman Arkham Asylum (stealth action + metroidvania) and Uncharted (action set piece + TPS) while having none of the quality displayed in those games.
ROTR is doing something interesting that we haven't really seen before, though. Weather is supposed to be playing a big role in the game which should add an interesting element to their stealth mechanics. The set pieces still seem to be really mediocre which is a shame.
UnwrittenZero
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Well they miss UC4 but will they stay clear of horizon? I'd think Sony would look at that time frame for it.
Poimandres
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If I would describe myself as one thing, it's patient. So patient, in fact, that I still haven't gotten around to playing the original reboot!
Stallion Dan
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Likely some crappy skins and maps for the multiplayer that nobody will be playing like with TR2013.
Its 1080p.
Hockeymac18
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Benzychenz
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If you were paying for a timed exclusive wouldn't you specify in the contract that they can't announce the other versions until the game has been out for a month or so? >_>
Well you certainly seem to know what you're talking about.
I could see them selling DLC tombs down the line, since they know that is what fans were actually clamoring for.
Would make too much sense... will never happen.
StrongBlackVine
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Don't give them (more)shitty ideas.
They're gonna do DLC regardless... may as well make it decent DLC imo.
Like if Sega weren't stupid, we'd have seen new classic zones added to Sonic Generations as DLC. Because that's what the fanbase would have liked to have more of. DLC doesn't always have to be bad.
bananafactory
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Too soon to say, but potential holiday 2016 candidates for Sony:
God of War 4
Gran Turismo 7
Horizon
The Last Guardian
That's excluding the usual onslaught of third party titles like Mass Effect 4, a new COD, etc
Huh. Was considering finally buying an Xbox this Black Friday to play Ori, Cuphead, Tomb Raider, Sunset Overdrive, and maybe finally try a Halo game. This probably won't change my mind because I don't quite want to wait a year, but it's interesting that they didn't at least wait until after release.
BluenoseGames
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I'd rather have a story expansion featuring tombs as well. Tombs without a story are meaningless
I'd like something like Wolfenstein The Old Blood, a stand alone expansion 5-6 hours with Lara on another mission.
Off the top of my head:
Battefield 5
Mass Effect 4
CoD
AC
Horizon
FFXV
possibly GT7
and who knows what else.
Journey
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Was that the same source that said it would launch 6 months from XB1?
bananafactory
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I am hoping Summer.
BluenoseGames
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No way TLG is early 2016, that's definitely going to be a fall title with Horizon probably Summer.
It was from The Know and they said holiday 2016 for PS4 and discount.
That actually makes sense.
I'd rather have a story expansion featuring tombs as well. Tombs without a story are meaningless
I'd like something like Wolfenstein The Old Blood, a stand alone expansion 5-6 hours with Lara on another mission.
That'd also be nice I guess... but would probably get sold at a Destiny (almost a new game) sort of price, lol.
I don't really need new story though in the DLC. It's important for there to be a decent narrative in the first place for the main game, but by the time I'm playing DLC I'm usually just more gameplay focused, and would happily trade any story resources for more gameplay challenges.
If you need a story... Lara can be told what's at the end of each tomb, and consistently respond with "oooo, I must have it!!!"
That and or may would be perfect, away from the busy early months and not relesed during the busy holidays
I was willing to wait a few months for the PS4 version at 1080p had the believe the xbox one version was 900p, i was wrong.
Turns out the xbox one version is 1080p and PS4 version not out for a year, decision made!
I rather play it on xbox one day one than wait for the PC version also
yea they even have a new ip from black tusk studios which i am very excited about!
BluenoseGames
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That'd also be nice I guess... but would probably get sold at a Destiny (almost a new game) sort of price, lol.
I don't really need new story though in the DLC. It's important for there to be a decent narrative in the first place for the main game, but by the time I'm playing DLC I'm usually just more gameplay focused, and would happily trade any story resources for more gameplay challenges.
If you need a story... Lara can be told what's at the end of each tomb, and consistently respond with "oooo, I must have it!!!"
Lol. I was kinda disappointed that the last game didn't get a story expansion, I really enjoyed the DLCs for Underworld. More tombs are nice either way I guess. That's if they're actually tricky and have depth to them.
Thanks guys, I completely drew a blank when trying to think of what would be out late next year.
StrongBlackVine
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Why would The Last Guardian get a Fall slot over Horizon Zero Dawn? Just judging by the E3 Horizon is going to be a much bigger game(size, budget and sales).
DirtyLarry
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Well looks like it will be the One version I play then.
Multiplats this generation I just go PS4, because well, I personally have no allegiance to any company and 98% of the time the tech specs for PS4 multiplats are better for my own personal tastes (I'll sacrifice a few frames per second, and it is always just a few, for native resolution every single time), but if I have to make the choice between going with native res vs waiting a whole damn year, well I will choose to not wait a year.
Multiplats this generation I just go PS4, because well, I personally have no allegiance to any company and 98% of the time the tech specs for PS4 multiplats are better for my own personal tastes (I'll sacrifice a few frames per second, and it is always just a few, for native resolution every single time), but if I have to make the choice between going with native res vs waiting a whole damn year, well I will choose to not wait a year.
Iced Arcade
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Wow a full year console exclusive. Must have cost a few bucks. Smart buy though
BluenoseGames
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I think Sony wouldn't risk it. They know pretty much everyone's hyped for The Last Guardian (due to their legacy) therefore making it a fall title would be a smart move.
However Horizon is a brand new IP (Last Guardian is too but its a Spiritual Successor) even if it looks great summer is the best bet since games hardly come out in summer.
PrimaNocta
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You want to help them finish it to launch for sept? Game is not done yet buddy.
I'll happily pick this up day 1. Loved the first one.
The Artisan
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i don't get what you're trying to say here. I said I don't think rotr on xbone will flop.
Shpeshal Nick
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That's the point. For all intents and purposes, this is a full exclusive in the eyes of Joe six pack. I mean, Destiny was seen as a PS4 game thanks to marketing and Xbox copies were on the shelf same day.
Tomb Raider, for a full year, will only be seen on shelves as an Xbox game. Its as close to full exclusive as you can get from a mass market POV.
ZachzOOming
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Bummed out by the news.. One year wait
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