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[Strife91]

HD-trailer

http://youtu.be/hZnscHV9n40

 

[H_Prestige]

SERIOUSLY WHAT THE FUCK WHERE DID THIS COME FROM?

 

[Dragnet]

Dark Skyrim!

 

[Manmademan]

So what were shy guys doing in that trailer.

who knows? maybe they're some new covenant, like the darkwraiths or gravelords.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Fuck CG man. I hate it in every case except when its used to announce a game no one really expected.

 

[MYE]

Yeah. Actually, quite a bit feels...different. Like something out of a Zack Snyder comic book adaption.

Also, no mention of From Software, but I'm sure that doesnt mean anything.

You know, it could just very well be because the quality of the assets and construction of this cg trailer are substantially higher than in previous games. Kinda throwing me off.

I see it too. It has a western blockbuster vibe creeping in if that makes any sense.
Not enough grotesque, dark eurogothic fantasy stuff, I guess

Music was also a bit less inspired when compared to Demon's and Dark

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Don't think it's a coincidence that there was a heavy focus on Dragons, Story and Colder environments. I've got it on good authority they're going hard after the Skyrim crowd, and willing to do some stuff hardcore DS fans might not appreciate being in 'their' game.

I thought it was a trailer for some new Skyrim DLC, then I was like wat

 

[joe2187]

SERIOUSLY WHAT THE FUCK WHERE DID THIS COME FROM?

FROM FROM

 

[kinggroin]

I really have no idea what people are talking about when they say it didn't look like Souls. The whole time when the trailer was running I was thinking that it totally looks like a Souls game, but that couldn't be it.

The forest scene and Anor Londo were the only spots setting off alarms for me.

I'm a horrible fan :-(

 

[d0c_zaius]

SO FUCKING HAPPY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

 

[Rabbit Clock]

Weird my heart actually skipped a beat when I heard this.. No lie.

 

[Mxrz]

Yeah, rewatching the trailer, it does seem a little different from From's past stuff. Maybe just reading too much into it, but the Demon's and Dark trailers all opened with From's logo too. hrm.

Don't think it's a coincidence that there was a heavy focus on Dragons, Story and Colder environments. I've got it on good authority they're going hard after the Skyrim crowd, and willing to do some stuff hardcore DS fans might not appreciate being in 'their' game.

Wait, what? You have insider info? Explaaaaaain?

 

[Sullichin]

The mask guys aren't out of place at all, it looks like this without the crystal:

It's cool/strange to see the Souls art style in such high quality CG. Amazingly excited.

 

[Lasthope106]

I really have no idea what people are talking about when they say it didn't look like Souls. The whole time when the trailer was running I was thinking that it totally looks like a Souls game, but that couldn't be it.

Are people seriously arguing that the trailer didn't look like a Souls Game? WTF.

 

[TimeEffect]

Please don't be dumbed down.
Please don't focus on story.

I'm disappointed about the name, but I am still excited as fuck.

Yeah Im very scared and worried, the trailer didnt look anything like what Souls is about. I loved the trailer, I dont mean to be a downer, just hope to god that they stay true to their roots.

I'm still shaking from the reveal.

Again, why has Sony not worked out Demon's Souls II?

 

[ponpo]

Don't think it's a coincidence that there was a heavy focus on Dragons, Story and Colder environments. I've got it on good authority they're going hard after the Skyrim crowd, and willing to do some stuff hardcore DS fans might not appreciate being in 'their' game.

Doesn't sound surprising. Until it said "dark souls 2" I was like "uhhh skyrim or dragon's dogma"

Also those white masks, lol. Probably some OP piece of PvP gear that they know in advance everyone will wear ala Pinwheel masks in Dark Souls. That scene of 10 vs 1 was just a typical PvP gank.

 

[purg3]

Watched the trailer a ton of times now, the music is fucking badass.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

SERIOUSLY WHAT THE FUCK WHERE DID THIS COME FROM?

A game developer who actually understands project management.

 

[Durante]

that totally looked like dark souls... wtf are people smoking? lol

Yeah, pretty much. Even just looking at the armor for a few seconds gave that impression.

 

[Clevinger]

The white masked dudes look very unSOULsy

Not to me. It reminds me of Pinwheel's masks.

 

[Acageron]

Today is a beautiful day on earth.

 

[Dresden]

Not panicking until two days after release when JP players confirm level scaling and Easy Mode.

 

[MYE]

VIDEOS GOING DOWN EVERYWHERE

 

[Zaventem]

SERIOUSLY WHAT THE FUCK WHERE DID THIS COME FROM?

I know right? they work so fucking fast.

 

[Ravidrath]

...Oh dear, now there's Sticky White Stuff everywhere.

 

[Dizzy-4U]

WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE!

 

[H_Prestige]

Are people seriously arguing that the trailer didn't look like a Souls Game? WTF.

It was obvious the moment he pulled out the Claymore.

I know right? they work so fucking fast.

I know right? First Demon's, then Dark, now Dark II. From is just taking a gigantic shit on the industry. Fucking owning them.

 

[Tomat]

I see it too. It has a western blockbuster vibe creeping in if that makes any sense.
Not enough grotesque, dark eurogothic fantasy stuff, I guess

Music was also a bit less inspired when compared to Demon's and Dark

It does, I got that impression as well.

Not panicking until two days after release when JP players confirm level scaling and Easy Mode.

I feel you. I'm trying to stay positive here!

 

[Ridley327]

Yeah Im very scared and worried, the trailer didnt look anything like what Souls is about. I loved the trailer, I dont mean to be a downer, just hope to god that they stay true to their roots.

I'm still shaking from the reveal.

Again, why has Sony not worked out Demon's Souls II?

Because I'm sure that FROM would prefer to work on an IP they have total control over.

 

[GhostWriter24]

I COULD CRY =D

 

[GooeyHeat]

Don't think it's a coincidence that there was a heavy focus on Dragons, Story and Colder environments. I've got it on good authority they're going hard after the Skyrim crowd, and willing to do some stuff hardcore DS fans might not appreciate being in 'their' game.

oh no... oh no oh no oh no...

 

[Hellsing321]

Not panicking until two days after release when JP players confirm level scaling and Easy Mode.

Also lots of QTEs.

 

[Haunted]

Again, why has Sony not worked out Demon's Souls II?

Because From would rather be working on this?


Durante, start prepping your DirectX Intercepter. (Here's hoping they learned and we won't need it this time).

 

[MrDaravon]

Yeah Im very scared and worried, the trailer didnt look anything like what Souls is about. I loved the trailer, I dont mean to be a downer, just hope to god that they stay true to their roots.

I'm still shaking from the reveal.

Again, why has Sony not worked out Demon's Souls II?

It's way, way too late for that. From has tasted the sweet success of launching on multiple platforms, the amount Sony would have to pay to tie it up as an exclusive isn't realistic.

Edit: Also yeah, forgot that Sony owns the IP, From has no real initiative to work on it as opposed to their own franchise which they own.

Not really sure why it matters?

 

[Midou]

oh no... oh no oh no oh no...

It's FROM SOFTWARE lol, they don't do compromises.

 

[OnimaruXLR]

Again, why has Sony not worked out Demon's Souls II?

Why has Sony not done any number of things that would've made a lot of sense for them to do?

 

[Zeal]

Looks more like they are going all out to me. This will be god tier.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Yeah Im very scared and worried, the trailer didnt look anything like what Souls is about. I loved the trailer, I dont mean to be a downer, just hope to god that they stay true to their roots.

I'm still shaking from the reveal.

Again, why has Sony not worked out Demon's Souls II?

They know whatever studio they put on it will ruin it.

Unless they fund From Software to do it I don't think I want it.

 

[Dresden]

Also lots of QTEs.

No female options for players because that'd make them want to protect them.

Instant restart from where you die.

Day 1 DLC locking out half the game on disc.

 

[Durante]

WTF "western blockbuster vibe".

I think people are having an (irrational) adverse reaction to fantastic production values here.

 

[Nuklear]

Anybody else disappointed they just went with Dark Souls 2 instead of something like Dragon Souls?

 

[Sullichin]

Please be PC day one, please be made by FROM, please be fucking awesome.

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

I don't think I've ever been this excited about a game announcement before. I am in a euphoric state right now.

Just watched the trailer. Incredible.

same ive just been sitting here and every so often ill say "man..." announcement completely caught me off guard

 

[kinggroin]

The mask guys aren't out of place at all, it looks like this without the crystal:

It's cool/strange to see the Souls art style in such high quality CG. Amazingly excited.

...no, right, but thats the thing. Souls tend to be, awkward? I guess? I mean, the design is very much out there even when playing safe.

This feels like, I dunno, a super high budget east/west collaboration and a liiiiittle bit safe?

 

[Ghost_Protocol]

Dat Maiden in Red

 

[Snakeyes]

I see it too. It has a western blockbuster vibe creeping in if that makes any sense.
Not enough grotesque, dark eurogothic fantasy stuff, I guess

Music was also a bit less inspired when compared to Demon's and Dark

I wouldn't be worried guys. For all we know, From could've specifically made this trailer to appeal to the VGA audience.

 

[artorias the abysswalker]

ENB HAS TWEETED, HE IS ON THE CASE, YESSSSSSS

 

[Midou]

same ive just been sitting here and every so often ill say "man..." announcement completely caught me off guard

Yes. This is the first time I've ever felt like this. Perhaps because I was not expecting it. Had there been some leak, it may have been less impactful.

lol at westernization or fears this is going in some skyrim direction, just because it has DRAGONS because there were none in Demon's or Dark Souls. Lots of games are doing colder climate type stuff now because they recognize it has a certain atmosphere it creates, games used snow before Skyrim too.

 

[Ridley327]

Anybody else disappointed they just went with Dark Souls 2 instead of something like Dragon Souls?

It could give me diarrhea for all I care. It's just a title.

 

[Tomat]

WTF "western blockbuster vibe".

I think people are having an (irrational) adverse reaction to fantastic production values here.

Well, high production values are common in AAA western blockbusters. To see From rocking high production values all of the sudden has people wondering.