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[The Technomancer]

I agree. I feel quite bad for Bluehole and PlayerUnknown. Of course this mode has existed in other things like H1Z1 but it was really PUBG that made it into this super massive, bigger than Dota, thing. For a lot of people and companies, having a hit like this is a once in a lifetime sort of opportunity. They've sold a ton of copies but I still feel so bad for them that they couldn't get more of their own time in the sun before a massive company like Epic moves in and tries to still steal their audience. Also that Epic did this pivot so quickly with their early access game that they've spent years developing. It just feels gross, this whole situation.

I won't go so far as to say I feel "bad" for PlayerUnknown and Bluehole, they're both still as rich as shit from their wildly successful game. They're going to be fine. They probably feel emotionally shitty but also their company certainly has a history of making rip-off games of their own in the past. When I say I'm sympathetic to them I mean that their claim of "hey we think Epic did a shitty thing" is a claim I would also probably make in their shoes

Its just that Epic also doesn't look good here

 

[Antiwhippy]

A few months turnaround does not feel like a 'we did it for fun' timeframe.

 

[Hasney]

A few months turnaround does not feel like a 'we did it for fun' timeframe.

Why not? It would only take a couple of people to put in the mild changes to the systems needed. It doesn't feel like it's a polished thing. Mechanically, not much has changed.

 

[Exterminieren]

Golf Story seems pretty good.

Between that and Picross, it's a great day for the Switch tomorrow.

 

[derFeef]

Why not? It would only take a couple of people to put in the mild changes to the systems needed. It doesn't feel like it's a polished thing. Mechanically, not much has changed.

Uh, no.

 

[Hasney]

Golf Story seems pretty good.

Between that and Picross, it's a great day for the Switch tomorrow.

Yeah, I think when I get my SNES on Friday, I'll unlock and play a little of StarFox 2 and I think that's about it.

 

[MontyBrown]

I think Fortnite Battle Royale is incredible shameless.

It's also really smart and will probably make them a lot of money.

It's depressing that everything will now copy PUBG, just as everything copied COD, but that's the shitty industry for you.

There's nothing new or surprising about what's happened.

 

[Hasney]

Uh, no.

I'm not saying it wasn't a cynical cash grab, but I dont think the timeframe is proof of that. It feels like an early mod some guy could knock up in a few months without the source even.

 

[Zaph]

Why not? It would only take a couple of people to put in the mild changes to the systems needed. It doesn't feel like it's a polished thing. Mechanically, not much has changed.

I can't tell if this is sarcasm?

Fortnite is (was?) a 4 player co-op game dude. Even with all the incredible engineering talent at Epic, cloning pubg was a huge effort on a very short turn-around

 

[oti]

I think Fortnite Battle Royale is incredible shameless.

It's also really smart and will probably make them a lot of money.

It's depressing that everything will now copy PUBG, just as everything copied COD, but that's the shitty industry for you.

There's nothing new or surprising about what's happened.

It's not surprising because that's how any marketplace works.

 

[MontyBrown]

I also don't think Bluehole need to worry. Although it will impact future sales a bit, I don't see why anyone who plays PUBG would want to go to Fortnite, or any similar copycats.

It's a rather realistic military sim, after all. There's a lot of recoil, bullet drop, the weapons all take a long time to get to grips with.

Nobody who plays Counter-Strike has abandoned it for other round-based team first person shooters, because it has the most refined gunplay and design.

Obviously PUBG isn't anywhere near the same level of refinement, but it has a very unique feel which won't be easy to replicate - even if the game mode can be.

 

[Antiwhippy]

I actually kinda do want a H1Z1 clone that didn't focus on shooting.

The more interesting phase wound be when they diverge and start experimenting with the formula. At least fortnite diverged with the building aspect.

 

[hamchan]

Dragon Quest Builders: Battle Royale

I'd play that.

 

[oti]

I also don't think Bluehole need to worry. Although it will impact future sales a bit, I don't see why anyone who plays PUBG would want to go to Fortnite, or any similar copycats.

It's a rather realistic military sim, after all. There's a lot of recoil, bullet drop, the weapons all take a long time to get to grips with.

Nobody who plays Counter-Strike has abandoned it for other round-based team first person shooters, because it has the most refined gunplay and design.

Obviously PUBG isn't anywhere near the same level of refinement, but it has a very unique feel which won't be easy to replicate - even if the game mode can be.

I can see part of the fan base moving to a shinier and more polished AAA version. And the other part staying with the OG Battle Royale game.

 

[Antiwhippy]

I want a chivalry: battlegrounds.

 

[MontyBrown]

I actually kinda do want a H1Z1 clone that didn't focus on shooting.

The more interesting phase wound be when they diverge and start experimenting with the formula. At least fortnite diverged with the building aspect.

So like PUBG... but with cars?

I can see part of the fan base moving to a shinier and more polished AAA version. And the other part staying with the OG Battle Royale game.

Oh something will come along and fragment it, but I agree with Antiwhippy, it will be something that's more unique and fresh.

 

[robotrock]

I want a chivalry: battlegrounds.

Torn Banner Studios wishes they did this instead of Mirage

 

[oti]

I want a chivalry: battlegrounds.

Breath of the Wild: Battle Royale

 

[Antiwhippy]

Dude, and you can have horses replace cars, and then attack by charging with a lance.

It would be dope.

 

[Jintor]

this probably already existed but some kind of campfire in the distance scenario and then rolling ambushes through a treeline punctuated by horse-bourne archer battles sounds kinda dope

 

[Zaph]

I'd suggest Mount & Blade II pubg but lol that game is never coming out 😑

 

[derFeef]

XCOM: Battlegrounds
A match takes 24 hours.

 

[robotrock]

ARMA battlegrounds

 

[Antiwhippy]

I dunno, part of the fun of mount & blade is the metagame level.

 

[hamchan]

Giant Bomb |OT33| Jareth Jareth Jareth

What a fun ep.

 

[Rainmaker]

Here's an idea that I'm sure you will all love: Destiny with a battle royal mode

 

[The Technomancer]

So like PUBG... but with cars?

Rocket League Royale

 

[Scizzy]

All of you guys worried about Abby leaving. Think of how often Vinny (and Brad) must get overtures to run their own sites. Well, not that often, since there are that many gaming sites out there, but they've definitely been on a lot of short lists the past few years.

 

[patapuf]

Watching them play a big Mount&Blade melee would be fun. Even if it's against AI.

A few (not so) valiant knights getting chased around by enemies. Or them storming a castle.

 

[robotrock]

All of you guys worried about Abby leaving. Think of how often Vinny (and Brad) must get overtures to run their own sites. Well, not that often, since there are that many gaming sites out there, but they've definitely been on a lot of short lists the past few years.

This thread freaks out about Brad and Vinny leaving at least twice a week

 

[Human Trashcan]

All of you guys worried about Abby leaving. Think of how often Vinny (and Brad) must get overtures to run their own sites.

I would guess close to zero times if we're counting legit, reasonable offers.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

XCOM: Battlegrounds
A match takes 24 hours.

Mario x Rabbids: Kingdom Battlegrounds

 

[Cairnsay]

All of you guys worried about Abby leaving. Think of how often Vinny (and Brad) must get overtures to run their own sites. Well, not that often, since there are that many gaming sites out there, but they've definitely been on a lot of short lists the past few years.

Wait, people are worried about Abby leaving? What did I miss??

 

[Antiwhippy]

Dream daddy: battlegrounds

100 daddies drop onto an island. 😶😶

 

[oti]

Wait, people are worried about Abby leaving? What did I miss??

Tuesday.

 

[OdysseusVA]

Wait, people are worried about Abby leaving? What did I miss??

She's taking her talents to Miami

 

[Tubobutts]

Watching them play a big Mount&Blade melee would be fun. Even if it's against AI.

A few (not so) valiant knights getting chased around by enemies. Or them storming a castle.

The problem is no one knows where Dave is.

 

[Death Metalist]

I'm alright with the whole Fortnite having that PUBG mode verbatim. I'm not alright with Fortnite making that mode front and center as if that was the base game all along.

 

[Harpuia]

Whatever team is in charge of Metal Gear Survive is furiously examining their options of turning their game into a battle royale game.

 

[Death Metalist]

The problem is no one knows where Dave is.

.

 

[Incandenza]

This is what makes me wonder how long PUBG is going to be at the top of its subgenre. How long before an established dev team with a decent budget makes something that lifts PUBG's gameplay but adds Overwatch levels of art design, tight controls, and general polish?

I said this last month and I feel like it's relevant today.

Spoiler

Except Fortnite is also hella unpolished

 

[Twin Tails]

time till raid

Spoiler

hella unpolished

copied pubg to the t

 

[hamchan]

It’s nice that new Star Trek is just on Netflix everywhere else in the world.

 

[Hindl]

Golf Story seems pretty good.

Between that and Picross, it's a great day for the Switch tomorrow.

Fuck yeah I've been so pumped for it

XCOM: Battlegrounds
A match takes 24 hours.

Civ: Battlegrounds
A match becomes your fulltime job for a week

 

[BTA]

Golf Story seems pretty good.

Between that and Picross, it's a great day for the Switch tomorrow.

Picross is gonna sit on my Switch till I finish 3D, but yeah, I didn't expect Golf Story so soon.

I'm taking off on Friday but I was already planning to jump between V3/SNES (only a little)/working on a personal project I really need to finish already/Rabbids/Dishonored 2 as is so...

too many games

 

[LiK]

Who's hype for Destiny 2 stream?!

 

[Antiwhippy]

Just bought ruiner.

There are too many games.

 

[oti]

Who's hype for Destiny 2 stream?!

I TOTALLY FORGOT IT'S TODAY I'M SUPER HYPE

 

[Death Metalist]

Who's hype for Destiny 2 stream?!

Not necessarily hyped but looking forward to watching all the BS unfold. I refuse to do that shitty raid.

 

[Fantastapotamus]

Is there any point in not watching the Destiny 2 raid if I plan on buying Destiny 2 (on PC) at some point? Is it something I should rather discover myself? I'm super unclear on what raids actually are despite hearing Brad gush about them so much.It's not just shooting bad guys right, like theres puzzles and stuff? It's also not a thing that's going away right so it's not like I can't do it when the PC version comes out?