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[FunkyPajamas]

A new Darkstalkers game?

Darksiders? Yeah, wasn't the announcement in this thread as well? I basically meant that whenever it's bumped I thought it was with news of the sequel.

But yeah, it's been confirmed, as far as I recall.

Edit: couldn't find the announcement in this thread, but here it is from 1UP: http://www.1up.com/news/e3-2010-darksiders-2-confirmed

CVG reports that a sequel to Darksiders was confirmed last night at a THQ analyst meeting. "Darksiders 2 is coming," said Core Games VP Danny Bilson. "We've green lit that. It's well into production now, it's out two years from now."

 

[DieH@rd]

Darksiders 2 will be released in 2012.

[THQ's estimate at some sales finalncial conference call thingy]

 

[Neuromancer]

Darksiders? Yeah, wasn't the announcement in this thread as well? I basically meant that whenever it's bumped I thought it was with news of the sequel.

But yeah, it's been confirmed, as far as I recall.

Edit: couldn't find the announcement in this thread, but here it is from 1UP: http://www.1up.com/news/e3-2010-darksiders-2-confirmed

Yeah I know but why did Sagitario bring it up, is what I was trying to figure out.

 

[FunkyPajamas]

Yeah I know but why did Sagitario bring it up, is what I was trying to figure out.

Oh, sorry, it's probably because on the previous page Kurtofan said

Love that game,but everytime this thread gets bumped I think a new Darkstalkers game is being made

And I read "darksiders" instead of "darkstalkers" :lol so I said "same here", and then Sagitario said

A new game is being made.

But my guess is that he meant a new Darksiders as well. :lol

Sorry!

:lol:lol This is like the new version of the Capcom/Konami meme. Sorry for the confusion!

 

[Neuromancer]

Oh, sorry, it's probably because on the previous page Kurtofan said

And I read "darksiders" instead of "darkstalkers" :lol so I said "same here", and then Sagitario said

But my guess is that he meant a new Darksiders as well. :lol

Sorry!

:lol:lol This is like the new version of the Capcom/Konami meme. Sorry for the confusion!

I'm even more confused now, thanks a lot :lol

 

[hdn]

Hi all,

PC reviews are starting to emerge, I've already had confirmation of some awards and great scores. One thing is constant from what I've heard, and that's the reviews think its a great, solid port, for those who are unsure about it.

I only know of a German review thats actually out to read...so get on the translator! One specific quote is

"You rarely find a gem like this on PC. Don´t miss it!”

http://www.eurogamer.de/articles/2010-09-17-darksiders-test

HDN

 

[cwmartin]

I love that your post reads like an email.

 

[gdt]

Just got this game yesterday, probably won't start it for awhile though.

 

[Volcynika]

I hope Darksiders is going to be preloadable on Steam.

 

[FunkyPajamas]

Hi all

HDN, I'm guessing DLC is out of the question by now, so when are we getting news of the sequel? E3 2011 is sooooooooo far away! couldn't you guys give us a teaser or something before the end of the year? pretty please?

 

[Ledsen]

Hi all,

PC reviews are starting to emerge, I've already had confirmation of some awards and great scores. One thing is constant from what I've heard, and that's the reviews think its a great, solid port, for those who are unsure about it.

I only know of a German review thats actually out to read...so get on the translator! One specific quote is

"You rarely find a gem like this on PC. Don´t miss it!”

http://www.eurogamer.de/articles/2010-09-17-darksiders-test

HDN

You worked on Darksiders? Great job man, you guys are worth every bit of praise

 

[hdn]

I love that your post reads like an email.

Funny you should say that, as the actual Quote was took straight from an internal Vigil email from earlier today

FunkyPajamas
Sorry dude, no snippets right now, but just be happy in the knowledge that it kills us too that we can't gush about the sequel at any length either lol.

Ledsen
Thank you, we're proud of what Vigil did for its first game, more importantly, we were really happy with how gamers took to it, and appreciated that we loved the same sorts of games they grew up with.

 

[FLEABttn]

Was the PC port done internally at Vigil or farmed out?

 

[Morbid Angel]

I just ordered the sexy Hellbook Edition. One more week!

 

[hdn]

Was the PC port done internally at Vigil or farmed out?

It was all done internally, and it's the most solid version of the game to date. We spent way more time than we'd originally planned to, but I think the results are worth it.

Morbid Angel
YEAH! that's one sale and counting

 

[FunkyPajamas]

Funny you should say that, as the actual Quote was took straight from an internal Vigil email from earlier today

FunkyPajamas
Sorry dude, no snippets right now, but just be happy in the knowledge that it kills us too that we can't gush about the sequel at any length either lol.

Ledsen
Thank you, we're proud of what Vigil did for its first game, more importantly, we were really happy with how gamers took to it, and appreciated that we loved the same sorts of games they grew up with.

Thank you, I know it was a long shot, but just knowing that the sequel is coming is enough to make me happy for a while. I will return, however :lol

Congrats on the game and the sales, I read it did pretty good, hope you guys are happy with it. Please, PLEASE be smart about the sequel: release date, marketing, gameplay, story, characters, everything. Please don't screw it up

 

[TrAcEr_x90]

I'm glad the game did so well. I for one, looved it! Even went through and got all the trophies. Except for the flying/shoot enemies one. I saw some videos of how the game together, and it really seemed like a big risk. But hard work was rewarded. Good job Vigil!

 

[GWX]

It's a shame that the PC doesn't have proper graphics options: the Eurogamer.de review mention that you can only modify the resolution and turn on or off V-Sync. Also, that propably means no AA support (at least not native, maybe it works if forcing).



Well, at least it mentions that it's a solid port, so I'm still interested.

 

[Volcynika]

Well hell, why didn't anyone tell me (or did I just miss it)

Darksiders is preloadable now on Steam!

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Are all PC versions automatically hellbook edition or whatever?

 

[Volcynika]

Are all PC versions automatically hellbook edition or whatever?

Yeah I missed the details on this, but I was only seeing this from EU retailers? I couldn't find it on US retailers at all or even mentioned. It would suck if it was EU only :/

 

[MightyKAC]

Darksiders is preloadable now on Steam!

Yoink!!!

 

[jax (old)]

Great game. Buy this so that they know there's a market out there. I can't wait for DS2.

Spoiler

Implement Move controls please~~

 

[Deleted member 1159]

Dunno how I missed this game, sounds pretty sweet. I guess I'll buy the Steam version.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Yeah I missed the details on this, but I was only seeing this from EU retailers? I couldn't find it on US retailers at all or even mentioned. It would suck if it was EU only :/

Ya, it's EU only now that I remember what it is. It's bullshit. :/ I'll wait for a price drop.

 

[Volcynika]

Ya, it's EU only now that I remember what it is. It's bullshit. :/ I'll wait for a price drop.

Yeah, I'm still getting it, but it really sucks that it is basically "Hey PC people, since you had to wait so long here's a special edition just for you.....Europeans. "

:/

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Yeah, I'm still getting it, but it really sucks that it is basically "Hey PC people, since you had to wait so long here's a special edition just for you.....Europeans. "

:/

Ya, I'm going to wait until it hits $30 since I'm happier with that price since there's no LE for us.

 

[Ceebs]

Yeah, I'm still getting it, but it really sucks that it is basically "Hey PC people, since you had to wait so long here's a special edition just for you.....Europeans. "

:/

If you really want it, you can often import retail PC games for less than they sell for here if you catch a good release week sale.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

If you really want it, you can often import retail PC games for less than they sell for here if you catch a good release week sale.

It's such a hassle and possibly cost you more in the long run.

 

[Ledsen]

Ya, it's EU only now that I remember what it is. It's bullshit. :/ I'll wait for a price drop.

Yeah, I'm still getting it, but it really sucks that it is basically "Hey PC people, since you had to wait so long here's a special edition just for you.....Europeans. "

:/

Ya, I'm going to wait until it hits $30 since I'm happier with that price since there's no LE for us.

Welcome to our world since the NES. At least you're getting the game.

 

[Volcynika]

Welcome to our world since the NES. At least you're getting the game.

Sorry, I'll have to remember to not express disappointment over missing out on a special edition not being available in my region that was made to make up for the wait. Please. I'm still getting the game but I can still be bummed out over this.

 

[Jocchan]

I just

Spoiler

forged the Armageddon Blade

, so I guess I'm really close to the end. I loved this game.
Zelda and Soul Reaver are two of my favorite franchises ever, and I'm glad Darksiders took a lot of inspiration from both.
We need more games like this.

What I'm hoping to see in the sequel:
- More cool abilities and equipment, but I guess that's obviously going to happen.
- Less grinding for souls and experience. Really, it's the only thing I'm hating and I'm not sure I'll have the patience to bother. The fact I wasted most experience points

Spoiler

with the sword, when you get an already maxed-up one in the end

pissed me off quite a lot.

Spoiler

Scythe and glove

could have required less experience to level up, and Vulgrim's stuff could have been much cheaper. Or there could have been more enemies around, at least in a couple of spots specifically designed to level up/get many souls.

Anyway, Darksiders 2 will be a definite day one purchase for me.

 

[MattyH]

its a great game but i got stuck and ive not touched it for a while

 

[Ricker]

Darksiders 2 will be released in 2012.

[THQ's estimate at some sales finalncial conference call thingy]

Can`t wait...Darksiders is still in my top 5 games of the year so far...

 

[Ledsen]

Sorry, I'll have to remember to not express disappointment over missing out on a special edition not being available in my region that was made to make up for the wait. Please. I'm still getting the game but I can still be bummed out over this.

Don't worry, I'm just being bitter about how crappy we Europeans have had it until this generation, it's nothing personal

 

[mauaus]

What are the best upgrades to make the game easier in apocalyptic dfficulty?

 

[erpg]

Completely forgot this was coming out.

But, school has started, so I'm going to skip out (Holiday sale!). Really wish they released it during the summer.

 

[Takeda Kenshi]

No Hellbook edition for NA? Baaaaaahhhh. Going to have to wait on this one. :/

 

[jonabbey]

I finally finished this game. I started playing back when it came out, but it's been a busy year.

A great experience start to finish, with an ending leaving me desperately wanting the sequel.

Very well done, hdn et al.. wow.

 

[jonabbey]

The only complaint I have is that I wish there was some way to watch the cinematics again without having to play through the entire thing again.. or at least the last boss fight again to see the ending cinematic

Spoiler

the other horseman flying across the sky.. wow!

 

[ZealousD]

You worked on Darksiders? Great job man, you guys are worth every bit of praise

He's actually the lead designer.

 

[SenorDingDong]

Just wanted to echo the sentiments of the majority of posters here, great game. Really enjoyable from start to finish. The inevitable sequel is definitely a day one purchase now.

 

[corrosivefrost]

While THQ are a bunch of dicks (long story), this game is righteous.
I actually 1000/1000 the 360 version and finally decided to grab the ps3 version to replay during the recent gamefly sale. I'm excited.

 

[NIGHT-]

No Hellbook edition for NA? Baaaaaahhhh. Going to have to wait on this one. :/

Yea tired of this crap =/ gonna wait for a steam sale guess.

 

[NewFresh]

Fianlly finished it last week. Loved the gameplay and story but was pretty dissapointed with the final Boss fight and the ending

Spoiler

They left it really open like a bad setup for a sequel, I liked seeing the horseman but I felt Meh on how it ended.

 

[John Rabbit]

I have 1000/1000'd this game.

I just finished pre-loading it on Steam.

GET HYPE. Can't wait to play it again!

 

[Deleted member 8095]

Just saw that the sequel was confirmed. Awesome news, I loved the first one!

 

[Volcynika]

Unlocks on Steam for me at 2AM my time. aarkladlakfj

 

[mm04]

Shit, it's available for download already. I was trying to figure out which one to pre-order for the freebies. Oh well, I'm sure it'll be worth the $40 on its own merits.

 

[Stallion Free]

Are there Steam achievements and other Steam features in this?