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Twin Tails
Member
Quick Look: Persona 4: Arena Ultimax
VIDEO ON OCT 08, 2014 06:00 AM
Cool P4A2 Quick Look
VIDEO ON OCT 08, 2014 06:00 AM
Cool P4A2 Quick Look
LurkerPrime
Member
Any word on a Styx: Master of Shadow QL?
Seems like a GBEast sort of game to me. I hope they QL it.
TromboneTony
Member
Has Dan pissed off Persona fans yet? I'm sure he will if he's on this QL.Quick Look: Persona 4: Arena Ultimax
VIDEO ON OCT 08, 2014 06:00 AM
Cool P4A2 Quick Look
Watching this video just cemented what I already kind of gathered in that in any severe fight or flight situation, Brad's the type of person that would bend down and tie his shoe or something.
http://youtu.be/Kmb_NlDVMyk?t=20m27s
Has Dan passed off Persona fans yet? I'm sure he will if he's on this QL.
He has, actually. He expressed reproach towards the series in a recent Quick Look.
SteveWinwood
Member
2 stars damn son
this is going to be hilarious
this is going to be hilarious
Basileus777
Member
Jeff review alone took down the average metacritic score 2 points, haha.
Drew and Future Drew.what am i looking at here, who is that
Servbot #42
Unconfirmed Member
That game is best played alone anyway, I think. But a good game suggestion if Brad is up for it. I only watched Patrick play it and that alone scared me to death, can't imagine actually playing it in a dark room.
This has to happen, specially if it's done late at night for maximum scariness. He doesn't have to finish PT, he just has to keep playing until he gets stuck at the end thanks to the obscure puzzle.
#DRIVECLUB - "equally as good as rogue warrior"
-Geff Jerstmann
And Catherine.
2 stars, motherfuckers!
I can now go to bed knowing that there is a long ass Roriecast and a minor controversy over a review waiting. Good good.
Yikes.
Fotheringay
Member
And Catherine.
Catherine is the only game I've ever stopped playing and just watched a Let's Play.
#DRIVECLUB - "equally as good as rogue warrior"
-Geff Jerstmann
Don't forget the official CBSi stance that it's also worse than Destiny and Hatoful Boyfriend.
Basileus777
Member
Don't forget the official CBSi stance that it's also worse than Destiny and Hatoful Boyfriend.
Well obviously.
Really glad Patrick is playing Neverending Nightmare, this had completely passed me by and it looks awesome. Loving the visual style.
"The Giant Bomb motto: You heard it here third" - Jeff
We all come to Giant Bomb for informed videogames coverage, right?
"The Giant Bomb motto: You heard it here third" - Jeff
Knew what this was before clicking.
"Oh wait that looks really... bad!"
The Dear Leader
Banned
Surely there is a piece of equipment that could be used to hurt or kill those androids in the Alien Isolation QL, like a revolver with 20 rounds of ammunition or a hammer tool or something like that...
BreezyLimbo
Banned
Watching the Alien QL, I want to see Brad to a Breaking Brad for P.T. He mentioned he never got past the first jump scare~
SuperSonic1305
Member
Jeff is upset that there aren't Ford's or Honda's in the game? What?
LurkerPrime
Member
Surely there is a piece of equipment that could be used to hurt or kill those androids in the Alien Isolation QL, like a revolver with 20 rounds of ammunition or a hammer tool or something like that...
You saw how that went with that guy early in the QL. The 'bots don't go down from a bullet, and they're super strong. It would only take a couple seconds for them to incapacitate a regular human, and (for some reason) that quickly leads to them murdering said person afterwards. Ripley Jr. doesn't stand a chance; I'm honestly surprised she can take so much punishment already...
Also, I imagine they would pose no threat to the alien because of their slow reflexes.
The DC review thread is a-ma-zing.
I'm sad to see some people I used to have fun with in older racing OT or sim threads now shitting on everybody who dare say something negative about Driveclub though.
Edit:
haha
I'm sad to see some people I used to have fun with in older racing OT or sim threads now shitting on everybody who dare say something negative about Driveclub though.
Edit:
Giant Bomb also said Dark Souls wasn't worth reviewing because they didn't like it.
Giant Bomb is a cesspool.
haha
BreezyLimbo
Banned
The DC review thread is a-ma-zing.
I'm sad to see some people I used to have fun with in older racing OT or sim threads now shitting on everybody who dare say something negative about Driveclub though.
It's the same with Destiny-I feel for a game that you're really excited for, you have to temper your expectations. Which is why I'm happy I kinda killed my hype for Destiny after seeing the hype after beta...become so deafening in ways? And then after the fact, people started making excuses for the game..."It's a 10 year plan", "You have to play a certain way" "Activision forced Bungie to do it."..musings I've seen around the internet.
For Drive Club....after the first delay, I knew there was trouble a-brewing. It looked like an exciting game, and the online stuff was interesting, but in that time span, Forza came out and while not exactly the same, it had it's own features that I feel rivalled Driveclubs own. Forza Horizon 2 just sealed that for me-They already released one Forza this gen, and this one kind of polishes on what that one had and builds upon it.
I don't blame the people who are defending DriveClub. This is their first real exclusive Racing game on the PS4. If they don't actively defend it, then they stop enjoying playing the game. Maybe.
I just kind of accepted that different people aren't going to like the same thing I like.
Got me through life ok.
Pretty much. I like DMC2 and Dynasty Warriors, and even though they're both generally shat about in the media, I still enjoy them and don't feel a need to come up to their defense.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I just kind of accepted that different people aren't going to like the same thing I like.
Got me through life ok.
Got me through life ok.
call_kotaku
Member
I feel like it's beginning to be an established trend for game OTs to be the hype-only zone where negativity isn't allowed, the review threads where the battles are fought, and generally people critical of the game discuss it in threads about specific articles or LTTPs. It's not conspiratorial or anything, it's just that people excited about a game or people who look positively on it will tend to read the OTs more closely, and those critical about the game tend to get hounded out of those threads fairly quickly.
No, be offended. Feed the darkest parts of your soul and let it out.I just kind of accepted that different people aren't going to like the same thing I like.
Got me through life ok.
I tried to avoid that line of thinking but yeah pretty much.
Not saying a bit of cynicism is a bad thing - that fits in with my world view perfectly - but it's good to have a balance!
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
Catherine is the only game I've ever stopped playing and just watched a Let's Play.
Shame, is a fun puzzle game. No everyone cup of tea, thought
The DC review thread is a-ma-zing.
I'm sad to see some people I used to have fun with in older racing OT or sim threads now shitting on everybody who dare say something negative about Driveclub though.
People do strange things for love.
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
He has, actually. He expressed reproach towards the series in a recent Quick Look.
I remeber in a QL were Dan was going to go full heel in the game, but I was surprised when Jeff was actually a little pissed off (not that much, mind you) and was actually defending the game. Drew had similar moment in a Demo Derby video I think.
Persona 4 is a special game to GB.
Basileus777
Member
Insular OTs are not a new problem, but it really is one of my least favorite things about gaf. Seeing any criticism being met with hordes of indignation is such a downer.I feel like it's beginning to be an established trend for game OTs to be the hype-only zone where negativity isn't allowed, the review threads where the battles are fought, and generally people critical of the game discuss it in threads about specific articles or LTTPs. It's not conspiratorial or anything, it's just that people excited about a game or people who look positively on it will tend to read the OTs more closely, and those critical about the game tend to get hounded out of those threads fairly quickly.
Drew and Future Drew.
Drew of Future Past
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
Man, that Driveclub PS+ delay thread is something else. People getting pissed because a freebie...
I just kind of accepted that different people aren't going to like the same thing I like.
Got me through life ok.
Jeff would probably be the first to tell you if you don't like the same types of things as him his reviews aren't going to be very useful to you.
But jesus that DC review thread; people suggesting he shouldn't be allowed to review games anymore and that Giant Bomb hates the Souls games...
BreezyLimbo
Banned
I feel like it's beginning to be an established trend for game OTs to be the hype-only zone where negativity isn't allowed, the review threads where the battles are fought, and generally people critical of the game discuss it in threads about specific articles or LTTPs. It's not conspiratorial or anything, it's just that people excited about a game or people who look positively on it will tend to read the OTs more closely, and those critical about the game tend to get hounded out of those threads fairly quickly.
I'd agree with you, but the Destiny Review Thread was closed down(I believe because there was a bunch of Destiny Threads being made in the same week). So OTs should remain fair ground. Yup, lots of Destiny Threads. I believe that was a special case?
Resident4t.
Member
Is this going to be a Catherine situation in the comments again or do people not give a shit about drive club.
Is this going to be a Catherine situation in the comments again or do people not give a shit about drive club.
The night the Catherine review went up, there were already 200+ comments below the review on the site. Driveclub probably isn't gonna be as big of a thing, I would think.
Just renewed my Giant Bomb premium membership for the first time in like two years. Feels good man.
Ryan's passing sort of bummed me out to the point of not keeping up with Giant Bomb much at all. Then as I slowly got back into it Vinny left and I was pretty much done for good.
But something made me put on a Bombcast last month out of the blue and it was surprisingly great. Same with recent videos. I think Dan just worked out perfectly as a new hire. He's grown on me so much. And Drew deserves some credit also, he's been great on the podcast and in videos. Metal Gear Scanlon is what finally convinced me to subscribe again. I still miss Vinny a lot, but it's nice that he and Alex still put out content.
So yeah, sorry for this pointless post, but hats off to GB for rebounding strong (and Dan for being great and loving Metal Gear).
Ryan's passing sort of bummed me out to the point of not keeping up with Giant Bomb much at all. Then as I slowly got back into it Vinny left and I was pretty much done for good.
But something made me put on a Bombcast last month out of the blue and it was surprisingly great. Same with recent videos. I think Dan just worked out perfectly as a new hire. He's grown on me so much. And Drew deserves some credit also, he's been great on the podcast and in videos. Metal Gear Scanlon is what finally convinced me to subscribe again. I still miss Vinny a lot, but it's nice that he and Alex still put out content.
So yeah, sorry for this pointless post, but hats off to GB for rebounding strong (and Dan for being great and loving Metal Gear).
SatelliteOfLove
Member
I feel like it's beginning to be an established trend for game OTs to be the hype-only zone where negativity isn't allowed, the review threads where the battles are fought, and generally people critical of the game discuss it in threads about specific articles or LTTPs. It's not conspiratorial or anything, it's just that people excited about a game or people who look positively on it will tend to read the OTs more closely, and those critical about the game tend to get hounded out of those threads fairly quickly.
The bigger the thread, the more this is, generally. I've actually seen people state that is how it should be (in threads of games they adore, of course). I'm...not sure how to fight that.
I remeber in a QL were Dan was going to go full heel in the game, but I was surprised when Jeff was actually a little pissed off (not that much, mind you) and was actually defending the game. Drew had similar moment in a Demo Derby video I think.
Persona 4 is a special game to GB.
Now someone will photochop Dan's face to some Shadow getting Galactic Punted.
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
The night the Catherine review went up, there were already 200+ comments below the review on the site. Driveclub probably isn't gonna be as big of a thing, I would think.
Dunno. Is a first party game.
MiniBossBattle
Member
I just got driveclub mostly because of the developer and wanting a racing game.
DyslexicAlucard
Member
So Dan didn't know what anti-aliasing is? Uhhh, for someone who reviewed hundreds of games, that seems like it'd be an essential piece of knowledge to perform your job properly...
I await the inevitable defenders who (ironically) will take no criticism of critics.
So Dan didn't know what anti-aliasing is? Uhhh, for someone who reviewed hundreds of games, that seems like it'd be an essential piece of knowledge to perform your job properly...
I await the inevitable defenders who (ironically) will take no criticism of critics.
I doubt there's much talks about AA in Gameinformers reviews lol.
Not as much a factor on console and definitly not the target audience for that.
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
So Dan didn't know what anti-aliasing is? Uhhh, for someone who reviewed hundreds of games, that seems like it'd be an essential piece of knowledge to perform your job properly...
I await the inevitable defenders who (ironically) will take no criticism of critics.
Defenders of Dan.
So Dan didn't know what anti-aliasing is? Uhhh, for someone who reviewed hundreds of games, that seems like it'd be an essential piece of knowledge to perform your job properly...
I await the inevitable defenders who (ironically) will take no criticism of critics.
That did surprise me but he's made no secret he's a console gamer, and not like they have AA settings.
DyslexicAlucard
Member
I doubt there's much talks about AA in Gameinformers reviews lol.
Not as much a factor on console and definitly not the target audience for that.
But it's an essential part in describing the graphical fidelity. You don't need to know the difference between SSAA and MSAA, but knowing what jaggies are and what gets rid of them is pretty important.
I knew the whole "No one knows what AA is, lol. It's not important" would be a defence too. Sometimes I think there's literally nothing that the GB guys could do/not know that wouldn't be defended.
Then again, that's fanboyism for you. *shrug*
That did surprise me but he's made no secret he's a console gamer, and not like they have AA settings.
I knew what AA was before owning a PC. EGM talked about it in an issue leading up to the PS2 and how aliasing was really poor in Right Racer V. So I remembered it and have known it ever since.
So Dan didn't know what anti-aliasing is? Uhhh, for someone who reviewed hundreds of games, that seems like it'd be an essential piece of knowledge to perform your job properly...
I await the inevitable defenders who (ironically) will take no criticism of critics.
I can guarantee a large number of people on GAF couldn't describe what anti-aliasing is actually for other than 'it removes jaggies'
But it's an essential part in describing the graphical fidelity. You don't need to know the difference between SSAA and MSAA, but knowing what jaggies are and what gets rid of them is pretty important.
I knew the whole "No one knows what AA is, lol. It's not important" would be a defence too. Sometimes I think there's literally nothing that the GB guys could do/not know that wouldn't be defended.
Then again, that's fanboyism for you. *shrug*
Sigh... I'm rolling my eyes so much right now that I'm getting dizzy.
DyslexicAlucard
Member
I can guarantee a large number of people on GAF couldn't describe what anti-aliasing is actually for other than 'it removes jaggies'
Dan didn't even know that, which is entirely my point.
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
But it's an essential part in describing the graphical fidelity. You don't need to know the difference between SSAA and MSAA, but knowing what jaggies are and what gets rid of them is pretty important.
I knew the whole "No one knows what AA is, lol. It's not important" would be a defence too. Sometimes I think there's literally nothing that the GB guys could do/not know that wouldn't be defended.
Then again, that's fanboyism for you. *shrug*
Dude, is Dan. My impression is that graphics are not his top priority.