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[PixelatedBeast]

What is this guy on about?

Does he really think Sony is doing this to promote their game. Hell, I bet most people don't even know who Deacon is. They were doing it to HONOR Deacon, not to use him like a shill. They won't make that mistake next time. You really think Sony gonna make Days Gone 2 now? You screwing that up.

I feel even more sorry for Bend now.

This is why Bend had to release a statement in the past so people know they dont share the same thoughts as him. Days Gone has had a better reception on PC due to the patches and mods, but it took a while to get there. There is a lot they can learn, but having people think he is speaking for them could screw up their potential to hire good devs and secure more funding from Sony.

 

[midnightAI]

I mean, take any adult media or entertainment that does well, and get ready for them to dumb it down for kid friendly

Porn

 

[hemo memo]

Repetitive gameplay, predictable story, and performance issues on release. Also small game? What?

 

[Cyberpunkd]

I agreed with the guy that it was woke reviewers who tanked Days Gone's review scores but it seems he's still super bitter about the game not getting a sequel despite selling well. Calling Astro Bot a small game is beyond dumb. Having your character be in that game should be an honor.

Where is this guy working right now? Because with this attitude he is not getting any other game produced if he doesn't finance it himself.

 

[Toots]

He's doing it to keep the tradition of harley davidsons and biker gang aficionados being huge manchildren alive.
That's how dedicated he is.

More seriously he reminds me of the dead space director with his tantrums, and both remind me of the Boondock saints guy. Bunch of tough guys wannabes with overinflated egos who destroyed their own career by being too impossible to work with, even for hollywood and the videogame industry standards.

 

[RoadHazard]

Days Gone is the best modern (PS4 and onward) in-house Sony game and first great open world narrative game. It managed to make an open world worth engaging in when so many have been nothing more than filler. It managed to advance Capcom's stagnant zombie formulas and make them intimidating again. Unfortunate that it's been reduced to nothing more than a reference in flash-in-the-pan Astroturf. He is more than justified in his outlook.

Someone hasn't played Ghost of Tsushima.

(Or has but has bad taste.)

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

Wait, who's Deacon?

 

[CoreyFlawless]

Porn

one thing they hadn’t yet. But if they could, they sure would

 

[ShirAhava]

Damn we still blaming Day's Gone being mid on woke reviewers eh?

dude sounds salty, should have made a better game.

its the best modern sony exclusive by a mile....IMO

 

[MDSLKTR]

one thing they hadn’t yet. But if they could, they sure would

Have you seen what kind of books are banned in schools nowadays?

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

“woke” reviewers tanked the games score? It got a 71 meta. If anything, that’s a little high. A 7 is a good game. Days Gone was like a 6, tops.

 

[PatientGamer]

Another failed ex-Sony studio creative director getting mad because other games are better than his.

Shut the fuck up and get a life. What a loser.

It'd be more of an insult if your character wasn't included in the game.

 

[trikster40]

I'm not sure what is worse, this guy or his game.

Not his game, I can tell you that.

 

[bitbydeath]

Just wait til he hears about the upcoming Days Gone movie and Days Gone sequel they’re making without him.

 

[GymWolf]

He's like a jilted lover, I listened to the sacred symbols+ episode where Colin talked with him and the other director / producer on days gone. That was years ago and he's still holding the grudge.

The reason there isn't a days gone 2 is because of him, Sony probably didn't want the hassle of his toxicity.

But they are A-ok with a weirdo roaming around a studio pretending to be called professor? (firewalk studio)

 

[CosmicComet]

I loved Days Gone and I loved Deacon as a character, (after Kratos and Jin, he was my favorite Sony character in the PS4 1st party era.)

I like Garvin too and I feel like he got a bum deal. But he is losing me here.

He should be happy that Deacon is being honored.

 

[CoreyFlawless]

Have you seen what kind of books are banned in schools nowadays?

Heard about it

 

[SportsFan581]

 

[Killer8]

I hate this guy. I can't think of many worse people in the industry. Not only does he take zero accountability for the game flopping, he also blames everyone else, and is now shitting on other more competent developers like Team Asobi ("some small game"). He has flung so much shit in the last few years hoping one of his excuses sticks - Sony cares too much about Metacritic, woke reviewers, live service, too many zombie games, bad release timing blah blah blah. Get a grip and move the fuck on.

 

[phant0m]

This industry is such a fucking trainwreck now

 

[Nihilum]

Is he ever happy?

 

[GymWolf]

Someone hasn't played Ghost of Tsushima.

(Or has but has bad taste.)

Many did and still think days gone is a better game.

Opinions 101.

 

[RoadHazard]

Many did and still think days gone is a better game.

Opinions 101.

Some opinions are wrong.

 

[GymWolf]

Some opinions are wrong.

And you just proved that with your post, kudos

 

[Wolves hunt in packs]

I like this dude, it's like Deacon is based about him.

 

[CLW]

I really enjoyed DG but this guy is an ahole and needs to get over it.

He had his shot he missed dust yourself off and try again

 

[FoxMcChief]

I'm not sure what is worse, this guy or his game.

Yes.

 

[Imaginary_Fiction]

That guy is a dick. Especially with that "adults are talking" line.

It sucks we didn't get a days gone 2, I really liked the first one. But he needs to stop being such a whiny bitch and let it go

 

[ItJustWorks]

Maybe I'm crazy but I feel like some of these devs are kinda miffed that the community seems to be on this "celebrate minimalist gameplay oriented games; But hyper criticize AAA ambitious shit to a different standard" hipster like trend we seem to be on lol

It's not that they don't respect the game or think it's good, but they see a trend recently...

 

[Esppiral]

Your game is junk, Astrobot is awesome, you should be grateful that your shitty creation gets a spot to shine in a good game.

Note, and adult here that is enjoying more Astrobot than your pretentious boring fest.

 

[mckmas8808]

It wasn't just woke reviewers. The game came out in a rough state. It's a great game now, but that doesn’t help review scores and the damage done by negative first impressions.

Thank you for speaking the truth!

 

[angrod14]

 

[NeverYouMind]

Your game is junk, Astrobot is awesome, you should be grateful that your shitty creation gets a spot to shine in a good game.

Note, and adult here that is enjoying more Astrobot than your pretentious boring fest.

Anime is a helluva drug...

 

[Hookshot]

Is he also upset with the Pro price?

 

[Esppiral]

Anime is a helluva drug...

By anime you mean the Japanese cartoons? I don watch that shit mister

 

[ItJustWorks]

Your game is junk, Astrobot is awesome, you should be grateful that your shitty creation gets a spot to shine in a good game.

Note, and adult here that is enjoying more Astrobot than your pretentious boring fest.

Relax. I think it isn't fair to act as if astrobot and days gone aim to achieve the same things. One game is alittle easier to pull off, can be random as all hell, and costs alot less to make.

Mind you dumbed down stream friendly games conveniently seem to be the trend lately.

Games Kai cenat will play with very little story and just "GO" mindset seems to be gaining favor over more...ambitious projects with storytelling.

I'd be careful about only promoting games kai cenat and Adin Ross will play.

They'll play this. But not say...the witcher 3 for example. What does that say about astrobot...

 

[adamsapple]

Yes, how dare you promote ... what's his face guy .. in a popular new IP ?

 

[Puscifer]

A Sony character is in a Sony game and some guy gets angry

That's why we can't have nice things

Sony girls infighting is hilarious

 

[Icymanipulator]

This guy always seems angry. What a sad life.

 

[PSYGN]

He looks miserable

 

[//DEVIL//]

This guy is a tool.

Be appreciative they added the character in the first place as the character him self has no personality and to be quite frank sucks .

At least your game is being recognized as part of the PlayStation family. What a tool.

He talks like he created iron man.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Everything about him makes me happy that Days Gone 2 didn't happen.

 

[MDSLKTR]

Goddamn what a sore loser

 

[NeverYouMind]

Goddamn what a sore loser

And he is still more based than the soy brigade of today's Sony.

Someone hasn't played Ghost of Tsushima.

(Or has but has bad taste.)

Ubi-slop. #4daWeebs

 

[consoul]

If they had included Days Gone, I feel like he would have complained about that too.

 

[Muddy]

Goddamn what a sore loser

So he complained about Days Gone featuring in Astro Bot? A small game.

Now he is complaining about Days Gone not featuring in a trailer?

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

 

[kiphalfton]

Goddamn what a sore loser

For somebody making such a big deal, you'd think the game would be better.

 

[Rush2112]

Let’s all just admit it: He’s still mad. I know it, you know it, everyone knows it.

 

[LegendOfKage]

The game was a dull 6 or 7 out of 10. It sold poorly.

Fucking egotistical idiot.

It's a very good game that scored poorly due to both technical issues in the initial release and the ideological bias of some reviewers.

However, I'm all but certain that if Deacon wasn't included in Astro Bot, the creative director would be complaining about that instead. If he wants to go after reviewers and criticize them for their bias? Sure, why not. But he went after his employer several times now, which is just a bad idea no matter what the circumstances are.

 

[mitch1971]

I'm sure he's annoyed gaf is talking about him. And when we stop he'll be angry all over again.