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[QisTopTier]

Its not stupid really. There is a whole economy around the TF2 hats and unusuals are really rare. YOU may think its stuid but its really not. To him, that in-game item, in a game he/she probably spends a lot of time in is worth more than a real game that he might play for 20h while he has pled TF2 for like 1000h. So yea.... You seem like an insensitive person.

It's... a hat... that has no effect on combat in the game at all. It has no effect on playing the game, it doesn't alter your gameplay, *save for pyro goggles sorta* It's vanity stuff.... in a video game with your real money. They can do what they want, I make money off people like that.

 

[DieH@rd]

Midnight release unlock, but Im west coast... BEST COAST!

You lucky bastards!

T_T

 

[Lothars]

I preordered from the THQ store but it said it was out of stock, I don't really mind if it is and I have to wait longer.

I couldn't resist with the season pass and stuff.

 

[Dahbomb]

What is this magazine?

Don't worry, Dahbomb, the OT is done, I just need to post it one week before the game releases.

Oh I guess I didn't get the memo on ot, I thought they were 2 weeks.

 

[Erasus]

It's... a hat... that has no effect on combat in the game at all. It has no effect on playing the game, it doesn't alter your gameplay, *save for pyro goggles sorta* It's vanity stuff.... in a video game with your real money. They can do what they want, I make money off people like that.

F2P games like Aion, Flyff, Eden Eternal, TF2, LoTRO, Perfect World, DoTA2, LoL ALL sell char clothes for real money in some sort of cash shop because people want it.

And people buy it, its a way to stand out.

I haven't done it but I can understand why people do it (unlike you) because they pour so much time into the game!

 

[QisTopTier]

F2P games like Aion, Flyff, Eden Eternal, TF2, LoTRO, Perfect World, DoTA2, LoL ALL sell char clothes for real money in some sort of cash shop because people want it.

And people buy it, its a way to stand out.

I haven't done it but I can understand why people do it (unlike you) because they pour so much time into the game!

If I didn't understand that, how could I make money off people like that? I'm saying it's dumb. If you want to stand out and make something of yourself play good and and be awesome. I'm not gonna give someone extra attention cause they dropped 25 bucks on some bikini for their character. Honestly I'll just point and laugh at most. Thanks to people like this though we are getting more free to play stuff -.-

I have no idea why you are defending such a dumb practice so hard in the first place. Yeah people want to be special snow flakes... next to the other 100 people that bought the same things -.-/ Vanity items you get from events or crafting I'm cool with. Buying this that do nothing to your game, doesnt enhance the game just is there to make you look cool or pretty. No thanks Im still playing the same game and hey I didn't waste money on things that could go towards actual things or shit save it up for a vacation or something or a gift for a family member or two.

Honestly if it's something like 5 bucks maybe 10 bucks it's ok it's like you are tipping the developer. But paying 50 plus bucks to a player and none of the money goes to the developer. 50 bucks think of all the things 50 bucks could go towards Anyways enough of this banter shit's so off topic it's not even funny.

 

[Hindle]

Aw man they should bring the release forward by a week. 3 weeks is annoying.

 

[batman2million]

I is so excite!

Are there any console screenshots or video. From what I see there are mostly, or all, from the PC build.

I just wanna compares!

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

Copying my question for the new page just incase tragic missed it.


Tragic, any word on that combo video? I can't see why thq would have a problem with it, its a perfect sales tool. Ironically enough, yours and isdelicas early dante combos for mvc3 sold me and I'd imagine many people that game, so there is a precedent.

 

[Dahbomb]

Calm down Q, those people pay for your f2p games. I for one am very thankful for them. Be nice.

 

[tragic]

Copying my question for the new page just incase tragic missed it.


Tragic, any word on that combo video? I can't see why thq would have a problem with it, its a perfect sales tool. Ironically enough, yours and isdelicas early dante combos for mvc3 sold me and I'd imagine many people that game, so there is a precedent.

It's in progress! It's not meant to be a "this is everything you can do" type vid. More like, "hey, check this out!". I'll be capping stuff all weekend.

 

[QisTopTier]

Calm down Q, those people pay for your f2p games. I for one am very thankful for them. Be nice.

Only f2p game I play these days is dota2 though and I'd drop money on it if ended up retail on launch of course it wont cause they gotta compete with LoL who is a beast right now.

It's in progress! It's not meant to be a "this is everything you can do" type vid. More like, "hey, check this out!". I'll be capping stuff all weekend.

Did you see the question by2k asked about how nightmare mode is? If you beat the game can you do your new game plus on it, or is it a fresh start.

 

[DieH@rd]

Let me repeat my unanswered question to hdn/tragic:

- Are mouse&keyboard controlls viable for high end combat?
- Will you release any modding tools / editors?

 

[Famassu]

My dear Beelzebub, is this the perfectestest game ever (for me) or what, if it doesn't fall apart at some point or the other? Personally, I love:

-action games like Devil May Cry & Bayonetta
-Zelda-like adventure games with plenty to explore & puzzle-filled dungeons
-l00t-wh0r3 games
-seeing numbers
-a challenge (not sure if I'm up to the "die once, begin from the start" mode, but bring on the "normal" hardest difficulty level)
-slightly darker comic book style
-serious story

It's really a combination of my favorite things in gaming. I don't think anything outside of a Bayonetta 2 announcement would get me this hyped.

 

[Derrick01]

Did they confirm that there will be a steam preload? I'd like to have this ready in case GMG screws up the key releases for Sleeping Dogs and I end up not having that ready immediately.

There's few greater feelings than getting 2 new big games on 1 day. There's few worse feelings than not being able to play either one for half of the day.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Spoiler

lower left quote

I said "wow".

 

[tragic]

Did you see the question by2k asked about how nightmare mode is? If you beat the game can you do your new game plus on it, or is it a fresh start.

Nightmare is an unlocked difficulty and when you start, you start at ground zero. It wouldn't be much of a nightmare if you could bring your baddest loot with you. Nope, you need to go get all new loot.

Also, just a reminder... there are no achievements tied to Nightmare. This is one of our many "for the fans" additions.

Let me repeat my unanswered question to hdn/tragic:

- Are mouse&keyboard controlls viable for high end combat?
- Will you release any modding tools / editors?

It really depends on what you are used to. I mean, even myself, playing Darksiders 2 on PC, I still use the 360 pad. It just feels right. So to me, a 360 pad for Darksiders 2 is where it's at, but obviously for TF2, CS, BF etc, I go M/KB.

As far as it being viable? I don't see why not. If it's comfortable for you, then I'm sure you'll kickass with whatever setup you decide to use.

No clue on tools.

 

[Kickass667]

Hey tragic,

I was wondering if Darksiders 2 runs at 60 FPS and if combat is just as fast as DMC3

 

[keltickennedy]

My dear Beelzebub, is this the perfectestest game ever (for me) or what, if it doesn't fall apart at some point or the other? Personally, I love:

-action games like Devil May Cry & Bayonetta
-Zelda-like adventure games with plenty to explore & puzzle-filled dungeons
-l00t-wh0r3 games
-seeing numbers
-a challenge (not sure if I'm up to the "die once, begin from the start" mode, but bring on the "normal" hardest difficulty level)
-slightly darker comic book style
-serious story

It's really a combination of my favorite things in gaming. I don't think anything outside of a Bayonetta 2 announcement would get me this hyped.

Forgot to add Prince of Persia 2008 platforming.

 

[Raptor]

Forgot to add Prince of Persia 2008 platforming.

That was terrible, I don't think he wants or likes that.

 

[keltickennedy]

That was terrible, I don't think he wants or likes that.

Well its in there. Lol.

 

[jfoul]

Has anybody else here ordered from the THQ shop? I just got an email about my order.

"Thank you for ordering on THQ World. The release date for the preorder product has changed. The product listed below will now be available on August 2, 2012."

I'm trying to keep my excitement in check.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

First 20 Minutes of the game

 

[Megasoum]

First 20 Minutes of the game

Must......resist....arghhhhh

 

[Maffis]

First 20 Minutes of the game

Damn you. I was supposed to sleep now.

 

[BY2K]

First 20 Minutes of the game

Oh God... I cannot resist this...

 

[Gunsmithx]

Must......resist....arghhhhh

ugh hard too with 2 weeks to go, god I want this out bad.

 

[hdn]

DON'T watch the first 20mins....

H

@haydndalton

ps

Also, Ignore the THQ emails, all they mean is that the game will be delivered on time.

 

[ironcreed]

First 20 Minutes of the game

Can't do it. I can wait.

 

[WickedLaharl]

Can you disable the PoP 08 neverfail platforming?

 

[Elginer]

That fucking music....hnnnng so good! Watched 5 mins. So good.

 

[hdn]

Can you disable the PoP 08 neverfail platforming?

If you're talking about the "reaper recover" element of the game, No.

H

@haydndalton

 

[Gunsmithx]

DON'T watch the first 20mins....

H

@haydndalton

ps

Also, Ignore the THQ emails, all they mean is that the game will be delivered on time.

so hard to ignore... but yeah gonna be strong so I can be amazed right from the start, time to hit up xenoblade to get my mind off this.

 

[WickedLaharl]

That sucks but those 20mins looked really good so I'll prolly get this instead of sleeping dogs.

 

[QisTopTier]

So much positive feedback from the press.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

must... resist... watching video...

 

[hdn]

Just remember, it'll all be worth resisting when you pop that disc in for the first time, and it's all fresh. That first experience is key people!

H

 

[Dahbomb]

"OH MY GOD A JUST CAME IN MY PANTS!!!"

LMAO!

 

[BY2K]

Dear God, the music...

 

[Maffis]

Can you disable the PoP 08 neverfail platforming?

Really? It's just a cinematic checkpoint. It's the same as dying and restarting in any game.

Dear God, the music...

The fight with that boss. So epic.

 

[BY2K]

So much positive feedback from the press.

Link?

 

[Syriel]

Really? It's just a cinematic checkpoint. It's the same as dying and restarting in any game.



The fight with that boss. So epic.

Epic? Nah.

Based on other sections of the game that THQ was showing off in March, the boss in that YouTube video is puny.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Good lord. Hype level is through the roof. Amazing opening.

 

[QisTopTier]

Link?

It's all over HDN's twitter

https://twitter.com/haydndalton

 

[Sn4ke_911]

another review from Gamepro Germany

They said it's a nearly perfect game.

from hdn twitter page

for the record they gave Darksiders 1 - 91%.

 

[BY2K]

Bobby Miller ‏@UPSLynx
@darrenmcpheeamd Agreed, and I agreed before I got my gig at THQ. Darksiders is a real gem. DSII knocks it out of the park.

Oh my lord...

http://www.maroonersrock.com/2012/08/darksiders-ii-preview-part-2-the-best-rpg-since-wow/

The Best RPG Since WoW.

WTF?

 

[Raptor]

First 20 Minutes of the game

Goddamn!"

The music is godlike, also the voice, dat freaking voice.

O_O

 

[QisTopTier]

Oh my lord...

http://www.maroonersrock.com/2012/08/darksiders-ii-preview-part-2-the-best-rpg-since-wow/



WTF?

Dude I was fucking laughing at that shit myself, but if you read it you'll see why he said that haha

 

[BY2K]

For any fan of action-RPG’s, Darksiders II seems to be the most comprehensive and impressive entry. Ever. No other game balances so many pieces while offering such vast possibilities for customization. If you like to fire up World of Warcraft and set up Excel spreadsheets to get mathematically optimal, you will find as much to do here as you will in WOW. Players that simply want to experience the action and story and rely simply on the higher attack numbers will also be able to play and get the full experience. This is the first time that a leveling system didn’t force those who aren’t adept or appreciative of the RPG genre to participate, while offering more than any other action game we’ve seen. Instead of being “derivative,” Darksiders II seems to be blazing new ground.

Tomorrow I’ll have coverage of the combat system and explain why fans of Devil May Cry and Street Fighter will be lining up for Darksiders II.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Anyone know what Play gave the game?

another cover

"Why Lara has Uncharted by the balls." Lulz.