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[AppleMIX]

Is there confirmation that the game releases at midnight PST on PSN?

Dude from namco-bandai reached out for a comment from sony.

 

[Metroid-Squadron]

When was the last time you actually played a
PS2 game? Because I played King's Field IV all the way through in January and no, in no way does DkS2 look like a ps2 game.

Kings Field IV being the pinnacle of PS2 graphics I presume.

 

[Quote]

Are people being negative still or are we back on board the hyyyyype triaaaaaain

 

[Toxi]

Flat Level design for most of the part and 15fps

Yeah, I wasn't really being serious other than saying Shadow of the Colossus looks gorgeous.

 

[tiny raptor]

judgmental mushrooms, they disgust me, UGH!

 

[Antagon]

When was the last time you actually played a
PS2 game? Because I played King's Field IV all the way through in January and no, in no way does DkS2 look like a ps2 game.

Well, the stream really does make the game look bad. But that's because of the low bitrate, it looks way better on the gamespot video.

 

[Wagram]

The PS2 comparisons are so dramatic.

 

[Cloud Strife]

 

[Fhtagn]

Kings Field IV being the pinnacle of PS2 graphics I presume.

Looks like a ps2 game != looks like the best possible ps2 game, and even then, PS2 games look in general way worse than you realize. Even MGS 3 Snake Eater looks like shit on my HD tv when played on my PS2.

 

[slash3584]

Is there confirmation that the game releases at midnight PST on PSN?

This is the most official source I could find:

http://www.reddit.com/r/DarkSouls2/comments/202ktf/on_regions_file_sizes_and_digital_unlocks/

The guy first said that I won't be available at midnight but retracted after checking the PSN page. So maybe it will be released at midnight

Spoiler

OH PLEASE GOD LET IT BE RELASED ON MIDNIGHT PLEASEE

 

[Gbraga]

How are those hype levels guys?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Chance Hale]

My gamestop order still hasn't shipped(did misread the email a day or so ago) despite having one day shipping. Had a giftcard that I used which is why I didn't go through amazon. If it doesn't arrive tomorrow can one get the shipping refunded?

 

[Gorillaz]

Are people being negative still or are we back on board the hyyyyype triaaaaaain

WE STILL ON THE HYPE TRAIN BABY

 

[sublimit]

For those who are watching the streams are the walking/running animations still look floaty (as if the feet are sliding to the ground)?

 

[Riposte]

Did I miss all the good deals (e.g., green man gaming) for this game on PC?

 

[okayfrog]

Maybe I missed this info, but when are Dark Souls 2 reviews comin' out?

 

[SargerusBR]

Are people being negative still or are we back on board the hyyyyype triaaaaaain

NOTHING STOPS THIS TRAIN

 

[aFIGurANT]

Is psn still down? I'm trying to buy DS2 but I keep getting errors

It's been up for me for most of the afternoon - I think the maintenance should have ended like four or so hours ago. Maybe check to see if you're logged in for sure?

Maybe I missed this info, but when are Dark Souls 2 reviews comin' out?

Tomorrow at 12:01 EST iirc.

 

[Fhtagn]

I've been playing Nier and now that is a game where I keep thinking "these environments look like they were designed for a PS2 capable of vast draw distance and higher res textures." (The character models are way better, and I am enjoying Nier a lot, so please don't take this the wrong way) but nothing I've seen in the Souls games has the same vibe. Granted I have not been watching the streams so I've only seen a few areas.

 

[Soriku]

Only the greatest show ever conceived by a human being...... It's the Monogatari series. First season is called Bakemonogatari.

Thanks.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

NOTHING STOPS THIS TRAIN

Bravely Default .gif? Niiiice.

 

[The perfect Dark]

No pre-load, right?

 

[SargerusBR]

From reddit

 

[Chance Hale]

Anyone here get the guide early? Wondering if it makes any mention of having to use torches to be able to see and what screenshots it uses.

 

[B-Dex]

PSN store won't let me add anything to cart. And the web version constantly asks me to login on every page. Something is surely wrong with it still. This is what happens when I wait till the last minute to pre order a digital copy.

 

[saveweyard]

Is psn still down? I'm trying to buy DS2 but I keep getting errors

Same here.

 

[slash3584]

From reddit

Praise the Sun!

 

[Grinchy]

I can't wait to pick my copy up tomorrow morning. I'm gonna sit on my ass and play this until my couch breaks.

 

[QisTopTier]

It's been up for me for most of the afternoon - I think the maintenance should have ended like four or so hours ago. Maybe check to see if you're logged in for sure?



Tomorrow at 12:01 EST iirc.

I keep getting an error has occured when trying to add the item to your cart. I get it on psn and the website

 

[ScottSullivan]

Gamestop ran out of copies for midnight tonight so I decided to just buy the digital version, I need this maintinence to get done with so I can download it in time!

 

[Vazra]

Did I miss all the good deals (e.g., green man gaming) for this game on PC?

I think GMG still has it for 40 but I havent checked today.


EDIT: The 20% off still there and expires on March 14

 

[Zeliard]

I keep getting an error has occured when trying to add the item to your cart. I get it on psn and the website

Ditto

 

[Gorillaz]

Gamestop ran out of copies for midnight tonight so I decided to just buy the digital version, I need this maintinence to get done with so I can download it in time!

pick this up at walmart at midnight like me

#TEAMforgotToPreorderButFuckIT

 

[ScottSullivan]

pick this up at walmart at midnight like me

#TEAMforgotToPreorderButFuckIT

That's the plan if the PS online doesn't work

 

[Dwight Schrute]

For melee build is it better to start warrior or knight ?

 

[aFIGurANT]

I keep getting an error has occured when trying to add the item to your cart. I get it on psn and the website

I know shit all about the PS3 thing but it sounds like the maintenance is there to help with people getting DkS II so they'll probably (hopefully) get it done in time for people to be playing early in the AM.

Personally I went physical and so I won't worry about woeful download speeds or crashes when the masses are loosed on the network.

 

[Sanctuary]

Looks like a ps2 game != looks like the best possible ps2 game, and even then, PS2 games look in general way worse than you realize. Even MGS 3 Snake Eater looks like shit on my HD tv when played on my PS2.

That's why you play PS2 games on PCSX2 at much higher resolutions. So technically speaking, Dark Souls 2 may indeed look like some PS2 games in certain areas. Just not running off of the PS2 itself.

 

[ironcreed]

From reddit

I knew it.

 

[Eusis]

And it's entering shipping afterall for Amazon. Though if they don't ship it by the morning I guess I'll have a repeat of DS1's CE.

 

[Kureizu]

I keep getting an error has occured when trying to add the item to your cart. I get it on psn and the website

Looks like it happens with any game you try to buy, not just DS2.

 

[Mana Sin]

Looks like Amazon has shipped my PS3 CE and the guide. Expected delivery for both is tomorrow.

So why isn't it tomorrow yet? Soon, soon.

 

[tiny raptor]

 

[Jobbs]

From reddit

 

[tookhster]

WTF Youtube.....I just went to my Youtube homepage and on the "Recommended" section at the very top I saw a video for a DS2 boss I never heard about that was uploaded 4 days ago.

Pissed but I think I can survive staying away from the there for the next 5 hours. They really need to change that recommended video crap, it always has spoilers or endings to games I've browsed for.

 

[SargerusBR]

wrong thread :lol

 

[GRIP]

Should have the game waiting for me when I get home from work tomorrow. Can't fucking wait. Might even take off a little early. Priorities.

 

[Dresden]

Kinda regret going for a physical copy now (damn you fancy steel case), but it's already shipped... oh well. Hope UPS gets here earlier than 6PM this time.

 

[Eusis]

WTF Youtube.....I just went to my Youtube homepage and on the "Recommended" section at the very top I saw a video for a DS2 boss I never heard about that was uploaded 4 days ago.

Pissed but I think I can survive staying away from the there for the next 5 hours. They really need to change that recommended video crap, it always has spoilers or endings to games I've browsed for.

Yeah, it's something I sort of hate about Youtube. Oh hey let's catch this moment in a show again or check out a bit of music HEY GUYS HOW ABOUT A BIG LATE SERIES EVENT AS A RECOMMENDATION!?

 

[snesfanboy]

For melee build is it better to start warrior or knight ?

in DS1 i used a knight, he's a bit more sturdy (i'm bad at dodging and stuff)

 

[hydrophilic attack]

that's that one series that has that master chef dude right

Hm, not sure. This guy?