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[twobear]

Why is the presenter 12.

 

[DieH@rd]

//reposted for the next page

Its time to update Darksiders II list of features:

- Great mix of agile combat [no block, only dodging], agile traversal [much faster than in DS1] and puzzles.
- Storyline that will greatly expand upon the lore of DS1, new & old chars. Story is running in parallel with DS1 during majority of the game, far away from Earth and War. We dont known if there will be reunion of horsemen.
- Four big playing areas. Each in new environment, each large as entire DS1.
- 25+ hours for main storyline, with crapton of sidequests and sidejobs.
- Expanded character building options - fully featured skill trees, and fully customizable gear.
- Loot, loot, loot.
- NO MULTIPLAYER
- NO COOP
- You get badass looking horse from very beginning of the game.
- Voiceactor for Death is Michael Wincott, and you main couselor is James Cosmo

Fresh info from Vigil gaffer
- Confirmed no tearing in PS3/X360 version of the game. X360 gets the game on one disc.
- Diablo 3 Hardcore mode is in [under the name of Nightmare mode]. One death in combat = permanent death and total loss of campaign progress.
- MAGs are in. Possessed Weapons [rare&unique weapon lootz] must be fed with other random items to enable them to level up and gain more abilities and damage.
- Trading of items between players is in.
- Fast Travel. You can go into your map and instantly teleport to any location that you previously visited.
- New Game+ is in. You keep all your loot, enemies gets tougher and you gain % to find new tier of weapons which can have exclusive NG+ attributes.
- In addition to traditional weapon combos, your secondary weapons can be chained-in for their "signature attack", Scythe has its own rhythm-based/delayed-button press combos, and legendary weapons have their own special attacks.

 

[Hindle]

The art style alone makes this worth buying.

 

[HockeyDud]

This, Metro Last Light and South Park will do well for THQ.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

This, Metro Last Light and South Park will do well for THQ.

Saints Row 4 is going to be their real seller, if the company doesnt go down before Volition finsihes
I also want South Park.

 

[shinobi602]

hdn, would you say the Wii U version looks the best graphically out of the console versions?

 

[ThankeeSai]

Looks awesome.

Now to make the decision of getting it on 360 or waiting for the Wii U version.

Maybe both?

Hmmmmm....

 

[hdn]

hdn:

- Will the PC version offer more graphical options and tweaks compared to number one?
(forced AA and AF trough ati catalyst control center worked well though in number one)

- Is this running on a new engine or are you using the same as game number one?

- 360 gamepad support for PC version right?


Tell your crew that made number one that it is one of my favorite new IP:s this gen!

- There are more graphical options this time around
- We're running the game on an upgraded in-house game engine (more flexible and powerful than Ds1)
- Yes.

Thank you for the kinds words.

H

 

[Labadal]

Game looks great so far. Not much to complain about from what I have seen.

 

[BY2K]

Is THQ known for bullshots? Those cannot be legit.

hdn, do you know if those were retouched in any way?

I'd like to know a bit about the Wii U exclusive features and graphical boost, if it has them.
Also, will the DLC be available for the Wii U version?

 

[hdn]

MY QUESTION for hdn is:
Does NewGame+ has its own set of upgraded loot drops? Does enemies get tougher also? Do they get new combat abilities?

- Yes, there's a chunk of items that can ONLY be collected via New Game+
- Enemies scale with the player in New Game+, so yes, they get tougher.
- Some weapon abilities can only be obtained via New Game+

H

 

[hdn]

hdn, would you say the Wii U version looks the best graphically out of the console versions?

I can't get into WiiU specifics currently, sorry.


H

 

[BY2K]

- Yes, there's a chunk of items that can ONLY be collected via New Game+
- Enemies scale with the player in New Game+, so yes, they get tougher.
- Some weapon abilities can only be obtained via New Game+

Replay value just went through the roof.

You guys are nailing it.

I can't get into WiiU specifics currently, sorry.

EDIT: STUPID NDA!

 

[hdn]

Is THQ known for bullshots? Those cannot be legit.

hdn, do you know if those were retouched in any way?

I'd like to know a bit about the Wii U exclusive features and graphical boost, if it has them.
Also, will the DLC be available for the Wii U version?

I actually took some of those screenshots, straight from the PC version. We've never touched up a screenshot after taking it (that I know of anyway).

H

 

[gdt]

Is THQ known for bullshots? Those cannot be legit.

hdn, do you know if those were retouched in any way?

I'd like to know a bit about the Wii U exclusive features and graphical boost, if it has them.
Also, will the DLC be available for the Wii U version?

PC version.

Edit: Oh, there you go, confirmed.

 

[DieH@rd]

Is THQ known for bullshots? Those cannot be legit.

hdn, do you know if those were retouched in any way?

This is Darksiders 1 on my PC with only MLAA.
http://www.abload.de/img/darksiderspc2010-11-2wflt8.jpg

But if you feel adventurous, you can super-sample the entire game on both Nvidia and ATI [render game in 4k and then the downsample it to 1080p] and some other tactics that will eliminate ALL jaggies.

Visit PC screenshot thread from time to time.
http://www.abload.de/img/masseffect32012-07-09odu4m.jpg
http://h11.abload.de/img/screenshot22020wck8r.png
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...Lmw/s1920/witcher2+2012-07-12+22-39-00-32.jpg
http://i.picpar.com/b8a375d1658474886ff9291d8168dfc20e824aee.jpg

 

[shinobi602]

I can't get into WiiU specifics currently, sorry.


H

Damn lol.

 

[Hindle]

I really hope they get to make further games in the series, having each game based around one of the horsemen would be awesome.

 

[BY2K]

I cannot wait for this game. Seriously.

If it wasn't for the Wii U, this would be my most anticipated ANYTHING of the year.

 

[Deleted member 81567]

New Game+ just made me so much more excited. Screw trophies/achievements, this tremendously increases replay value.

 

[The Anti-Monitor]

Yes, you start from the beginning of the game. It's a completely optional, hardcore gamer addition.

H

Aw sheet, this is going to be a very frustrating achievement.

This game is shaping up to be wonderful. Love it.

 

[Error]

I don't know why I read this as Darkstalkers.

 

[MarkusRJR]

I can't get into WiiU specifics currently, sorry.


H

Could you at least tell us if there's going to be the CE for the Wii U version too?

 

[Micerider]

Thanks for answering hdn, it only makes me more confident for the day 1 purchase (PC)

 

[Megasoum]

You see? That's why GAF is so amazing. It's so awesome nowadays that you can have a direct communication link between the users/customers and the devs.

Can't wait to play it!

 

[DieH@rd]

Technical questions:
- Integrated AA options?
- Windowed mode?
- Changable FOV?
- Manual saving or only autosaves?
- Any chance of implementing Steam Cloud Saves?
- You game apparently supports "Steam Leaderboards". What aspect of the game will use those leatherboards?

Thanks for all the answers so far!

 

[nicoga3000]

Darksiders is SUCH a good game. I'm really excited for the second one. I don't really see the point of Hardcore Mode, but I won't be playing that way, so A+ to those who do.

 

[MMaRsu]

Wait 360 users get it on one disc but Ps3 is two? That makes no sense to me...

 

[hdn]

Wait 360 users get it on one disc but Ps3 is two? That makes no sense to me...

BOTH the 360 & PS3 versions are one disc.

Time for me to go dark for a little while. Back soon.

H

 

[Xander51]

Well, all this new info has me even more excited for this. This has the potential to be my favorite game of the year. I love that they've enhanced the traversal stuff and beefed up the combat and added loot.

 

[hiryu]

My most anticipated game this year. I love everything about the first one, the art style, story, gameplay, puzzles, and the world. The sequel looks better in every way as well. You can directly count one PC purchase for the sequel at launch because of a Steam sale on the first one.

 

[Proposed Law]

BOTH the 360 & PS3 versions are one disc.

Time for me to go dark for a little while. Back soon.

H

Thanks for your patience. You have sold me on this game.

 

[Minamu]

Excellent responses from hdn! We'll be there day one

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

Aw sheet, this is going to be a very frustrating achievement.

This game is shaping up to be wonderful. Love it.

Who says this will be an achievement, and who says you even need to get it? Anyhow, if you want to "prepare", try out Dead Space 3 on hard core difficulty or Witcher 2 on insane. The former of them is ridiculously difficult and only lets you save three times (no checkpoints), while the latter of which much like this difficulty deletes your save files if you die once.

 

[Hindle]

Speaking of achievements do we have the list yet?

 

[sorijealut]

I am so getting this game, love the ig world.

 

[2San]

Looks cool, but the running animation looks pretty odd though.

 

[DieH@rd]

Looks cool, but the running animation looks pretty odd though.

Dunno, running looks OK to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_t7uV92HdY

 

[Daante]

- There are more graphical options this time around
- We're running the game on an upgraded in-house game engine (more flexible and powerful than Ds1)
- Yes.

Thank you for the kinds words.

H

Thanks for the answers!

 

[BY2K]

Dunno, running looks OK to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_t7uV92HdY

Oh man, I can see this game taking everybody by surprise and just killing everything.

 

[MMaRsu]

BOTH the 360 & PS3 versions are one disc.

Time for me to go dark for a little while. Back soon.

H

Thx picking this up day one regardless. I have stayed away from most previews etc because I know you guys will deliver. I didn't know anything about Darksiders before I saw the game in the store and it looked damn cool so I bought it then and there and got myself blown away by a Zelda esque adventure.

 

[Ilive1up]

i mean, the first darksiders did pretty darn well for a new IP.

no doubt this game is going to do even better.

not a lot of action adventure games out there, and this is filling my need for sure.

 

[BY2K]

i mean, the first darksiders did pretty darn well for a new IP.

no doubt this game is going to do even better.

not a lot of action adventure games out there, and this is filling my need for sure.

I'm telling you guys, Action/Adventure GOTY, right here.

And yes, I do know Assassin's Creed III is coming out this year.

 

[shinobi602]

Dunno, running looks OK to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_t7uV92HdY

Looks soooo good.

 

[ironcreed]

Darksiders II is looking to be a real dark horse. No doubt about it.

 

[2San]

Dunno, running looks OK to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_t7uV92HdY

A: Complains about awkward running

B: Show footage with almost no running to counter that.

 

[schwabdizzle]

Must resist watching to avoid spoilers.....I can't wait to play this.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Must resist watching to avoid spoilers.....I can't wait to play this.

Game Trailers has even bigger spoilers since they've been posting boss fights over the last two weeks.

 

[BY2K]

Game Trailers has even bigger spoilers since they've been posting boss fights over the last two weeks.

That Boss Fight Friday thing? Stupidest thing ever on GT.

Who would want to watch a boss fight of a game that isn't even out yet!?

 

[DieH@rd]

A: Complains about awkward running

B: Show footage with almost no running to counter that.

Here you go, lots of running.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMCL1uo0XSU
WARNING! This video shows a lot from the opening section of the game.