nelsonroyale
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There is space for both. I think there are still many out there who prefer narrative driven games...I interact with people outside gaming, and prefer games with strong characters and narratives, which I can fit into my schedule.
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Beyond Good and Evil 2 E3 2017 CG Trailer (prequel, online or solo, early access?)
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There is space for both. I think there are still many out there who prefer narrative driven games...I interact with people outside gaming, and prefer games with strong characters and narratives, which I can fit into my schedule.
Nintendo did something once so they have to do it that way for all times.
Edit - also, Nintendo doesn't have to fully fund or publish the game to still be the "only" reason for the game to exist, so long as the game only exists thanks to their involvement.
A bit of "gameplay" here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_HNViGnro4&t=2m7s
Doesn't look like Switch could run it without big sacrifices.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_HNViGnro4&t=2m7s
Doesn't look like Switch could run it without big sacrifices.
C'mon guys, if it was funded by Nintendo you would've heard it here.
And you can tell this from those two seconds of """gameplay"""
Kotaku's choice for the headline is not... huh... appropriate.
Comeon dude
Jangowuzhere
Banned
The first game came out 14 years ago, and even back then it sold extremely poorly.
People here are fooling themselves if they thought they were just going to get a straight up sequel that was similar to the first game.
People here are fooling themselves if they thought they were just going to get a straight up sequel that was similar to the first game.
BRSxIgnition
Member
Meaning the missions will likely be designed with online play in mind, then "single player" is just you brute forcing your way through co-op missions alone. (A la Division/Destiny)
We shouldn't have to come to terms with the publishers, that's the wrong way round.
QuixoticNeutral
Member
I'm crossing my fingers for a Switch release, as I said, but online-only would definitely be a strike against that outcome, as it doesn't quite cohere with the Switch's play-anywhere value proposition. And while Ubisoft staying silent on platforms might lead to a timed-exclusivity bomb from Nintendo, it could just as easily (and is perhaps more likely to) set up an imminent timed-exclusivity bomb from Sony.
Nobody is clear on anything yet, but I hope the online component doesn't suggest online-only, but something more like the jump from Xenoblade to Xenoblade X, where the latter was less linear and story-driven but also had an element of online squad connectivity that nobody really used.
I trust Ancel, anyway; he has been consistently the most interesting figure at Ubisoft from its inception and the only reason I keep up with the publisher at all, and even if BG&E2 appeals to quite different sensibilities than the first game did, I think it still stands to be interesting.
Nobody is clear on anything yet, but I hope the online component doesn't suggest online-only, but something more like the jump from Xenoblade to Xenoblade X, where the latter was less linear and story-driven but also had an element of online squad connectivity that nobody really used.
I trust Ancel, anyway; he has been consistently the most interesting figure at Ubisoft from its inception and the only reason I keep up with the publisher at all, and even if BG&E2 appeals to quite different sensibilities than the first game did, I think it still stands to be interesting.
Father_Brain
Banned
Amazingly, this is a worse monkey's paw than Federation Force.
The trailer was really cool. I was so excited when I realized what it was. Doesn't sound like what I wanted from a Beyond Good and Evil sequel at all, but I did love the world of the first, so I will keep an open mind. Ancel seemed really passionate about it, so I will wait and see what comes of this.
GitarooMan
Member
Sure. It's not very long and it's got great style and personality. Some of the mechanics are a little clunky but it's worth it
Hard to tell but I'm inclined to agree for now.
Lord Frieza
Member
Man, I don't know, I want to be excited, but no Jade, online, and no mention of platform. Something don't smell right here. Hopefully when more comes out I'll feel better about it. I hate that it's not about Jade, though. I really wanted to see her story continue
I was in disbelief when I thought that was Pey'j but then I heard an F bomb drop before the monkey dude took off. I'm bummed out that they're giving it at a edgy prequel treatment as opposed to a sequel to Jade and Pey'j's adventures. Many years later, the blue balls from that ending is still felt to this day!
I'm also not sure how I feel about the multiplayer stuff but as long as I can explore and it has conspiracy theory stuff akin to the first BG&E, I'm in. I'm happy that Ancel finally gets to announce it so it was great seeing him in tears of joy. I'm legit surprised that it's still alive!
I'm also not sure how I feel about the multiplayer stuff but as long as I can explore and it has conspiracy theory stuff akin to the first BG&E, I'm in. I'm happy that Ancel finally gets to announce it so it was great seeing him in tears of joy. I'm legit surprised that it's still alive!
Heard it where?
ZachzOOming
Member
This looks incredible.. Need to see some gameplay..
Freezasaurus
Member
Trailer looked great. I was a bit surprised by the language. It felt a bit out of place to me.
Sora the Cat
Member
It doesn't have to mean that, at all.
ronaldthump
Member
they won't even make the budget they spent making that trailer. Couldn't have been cheap
GitarooMan
Member
There is no way this game is Switch exclusive. No way. It's not even worth discussing.
I want to see real gameplay trailer before making judgments.
It's a shame it's not a solely single player game, but my guess is ubisoft wouldn't have greenlighted it as such, looking at how all of their other games look now.
I have faith in Ancel, though. His team was the only team I was ready to financially support during my 5 year ubisoft boycott.
It's a shame it's not a solely single player game, but my guess is ubisoft wouldn't have greenlighted it as such, looking at how all of their other games look now.
I have faith in Ancel, though. His team was the only team I was ready to financially support during my 5 year ubisoft boycott.
You know, if people actually read my industry threads, you wouldn't be surprised about the online part. 
"Ancel: The future of gaming is socially connected persistent worlds, playing together" (2013): http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626256
"Ancel: The future of gaming is socially connected persistent worlds, playing together" (2013): http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626256
Puck Beaverton
Banned
No Jade equals no sale.
GravityMan
Member
Very cool trailer overall. But I need to see gameplay and more details before I'm sold or not. Especially since this takes place before Jade (she was one of the main reasons why many people, myself included, loved BG&E 1).
I'm not bothered by the swearing, but the frequency does seem a bit out of place here. Same with the semi-serious gritty aesthetics. The first BG&E managed to be simultaneously edgy, humorous, charming and aesthetically stylish while avoiding the "cringe"...very few games have successfully pulled off all of that.
I do get the impression that Ubisoft executives have applied their "influence" towards the overall direction of this game, and not in a good way.
BG&E 2's definitely on my radar to watch closely though, that's for sure.
I'm not bothered by the swearing, but the frequency does seem a bit out of place here. Same with the semi-serious gritty aesthetics. The first BG&E managed to be simultaneously edgy, humorous, charming and aesthetically stylish while avoiding the "cringe"...very few games have successfully pulled off all of that.
I do get the impression that Ubisoft executives have applied their "influence" towards the overall direction of this game, and not in a good way.
BG&E 2's definitely on my radar to watch closely though, that's for sure.
Resident_UA
Member
1. Fuck online gaming. Why? What's the point?
2. I'm still interested in this...
2. I'm still interested in this...
rayman1900
Member
Hey, I want to be a space monkey alright.
TissueBox
Member
I reject it..!! *pops thumb in mouth*
Rats Off To Ya
Banned
I like online games. I play a lot of Overwatch. I've spent hours upon hours with WoW and FF14.
I also like games that focus on delivering a compelling single-player narrative.
I don't like it when those things try to mix, because the latter suffers in every. Single. Case.
MontyBrown
Banned
And what does that tell you about the direction...
Who cares?
They can get a Switch just like they would need to get a Wii U for Bayonetta 2.
DangerMouse
Member
Kotaku's choice for the headline is not... huh... appropriate.
LMAO
If gimped single player campaigns in favor of adding online shit that I will never play is the director the industry is going, then yeah, why would I like that?
Dreamwriter
Member
You mean Switch 2
They haven't even started making this game yet, don't expect it to come out for a few years. The game's website says We want you by our side at the earliest stages of development and throughout production to take part in the adventure!Psyrgery ES
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Retro Edge
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And lost it 2 minutes later when people realized it is a prequel with online mode/shared world.