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[TheLegendOfMart]

That's harsh and stupid, ha ha.
It's a privilege to get a game early, not a right. If you care about getting games early, which isn't guaranteed anyway, ShopTo are usually the best for me.
Amazon UK though have usually delivered games a day before release for me though and that's all I want really. If not on release I'd be pissed, (Like GAME UK... the thing they specialise in they cant do...)but I just see each early day as a bonus.

OMG last time I say this. My post office sucks and I never get first class post delivered next day, if it hasn't shipped yet then I won't get it till THE DAY AFTER LAUNCH. Don't just assume I am some entitled asshole.

 

[Muppety]

When's the review embargo lifting?

15:00 BST

10:00 EDT

7:00 PDT

At least, that's what it was supposed to be.

 

[Theecliff]

The +/- translated :
- NPCs swear
- the tennis is meh
- if there were coop...

Wait, wut?

Is NPC's swearing an actual con to them?
Isn't the tennis just a mini-game?
And what's up with the last point when we're getting GTA Online in a few weeks? If the game wasn't designed with co-op in mind, why would that be a con?

 

[red731]

But I already cancelled my pre-order ;-;

Here, use my Time Machine made just for these occasions, man! *cablonk

Spoiler

is "cancelling preorders meme now?

 

[Riggs]

Hahaha, perfect. I hate swearing npc's, giving away my copy to first quote.

 

[SPACECADET]

The +/- translated :
- NPCs swear.

hehe...

 

[MJLord]

Wait, wut?

Is NPC's swearing an actual con to them?
Isn't the tennis just a mini-game?
And what's up with the last point when we're getting GTA Online in a few weeks? If the game wasn't designed with co-op in mind, why would that be a con?

This is why reviews shouldn't have scores. Because we can look into the review and pick out points we don't agree with, which is great. But those points still count towards score which means people arguing over what score it got and not the points brought up in the article.

 

[Dark Octave]

The +/- translated :

+ an open-world lesson
+ the display distance, astounding
+ situations are as great as varied
+ an excellent trio
+ the junction missions
+ that writing
+ planes, helicos, submarines
+ pleasant fanservice
+ and even golf !

- stiff gunfights
- the characteristic, really secondary
- NPCs swear
- we would like more trio missions
- confuse training
- the tennis is meh
- if there were coop...

NPCs swear, how is that a negative or shock in any way? Your dreams of co-op that nobody promised and you knew was never going to happen will always be a pipe dream.

 

[Unicorn]

Hahaha, perfect. I hate swearing npc's, giving away my copy to first quote.

Me?

 

[Riggs]

Me?

You win!!!! Fuck npc's swearing that's ridiculous. I don't want this shitty game now.

 

[sweetfish]

I ordered it about two weeks ago, due to the student discount that I apparently still had and free shipping. But I'll probably buy it in store and send the other one back if it doesn't come by Tuesday.

Any info on what the price will be in the bigger stores, such as Elgiganten or MediaMarkt? Don't they usually have ridiculous price wars on bigger releases? I'm located in Gothenburg fyi.

Quick update for SweGAF if you ordered from Dustin Home... I just talked to them and they have had problems with their supplier and was not able to ship until tomorrow.

Canceled my order and hoping to god that there is a copy over for me in the retail stores tomorrow!

 

[Unicorn]

You win!!!! Fuck npc's swearing that's ridiculous. I don't want this shitty game now.

Will PM shipping info

 

[Dries]

Could someone PM me a pic of the actual song list of the classic rock and country stations as found in the manual? Thanks a bunch!

 

[sappyday]

Imagine he knew NPCs were also gang members.

 

[Hip Hop]

OMG last time I say this. My post office sucks and I never get first class post delivered next day, if it hasn't shipped yet then I won't get it till THE DAY AFTER LAUNCH. Don't just assume I am some entitled asshole.

If mail is a problem for you, why not pick it up from the store?

 

[Riggs]

Will PM shipping info

Waittttttttt doobie brothers is on the radio, I like the game again! Man unicorn you need this game nowwwww.

 

[GrayGrey]

"The distance display, hallucinatory" as a positive, I love google translate. For people who know French, what is "This science writing" supposed to mean? "Cette science dans l'écriture"

I want to say "Their is a science behind the coding" but what the fuck do I know. Only took HS french (and barely passed at that).

 

[Mr E.]

Does anyone give a shit about reviews?
I'm buying regardless, in fact it's one time I couldn't care less about the reviews.

 

[TheLegendOfMart]

If mail is a problem for you, why not pick it up from the store?

There isn't one in my town, nearest one is 2 hour bus ride.

 

[Gen X]

Can't decide, do I have a big sleep when I get home from work in 8hrs and go to the Midnight Launch and pay $109AUD rrp or....

Wait till after work tomorrow and pick it up on the way home and pay $89AUD or....

Use my PSN credit on my UK account to buy when I get home for $75AUD (UK rrp) and risk a very slow download, massive install and have it unlocked when I get home? (not a big fan of buying digitally).

Went digitally in the end (Ended up being $85AUD but still $25 cheaper than Aussie PSN & EB) but jesus, last time I looked at the time left to download it was 1430 mins. That's 24 hours!

Shit better be installed when I get home tomorrow or there will be anger, flames and much gnashing of the teeth!

 

[Darkman M]

This is why reviews shouldn't have scores. Because we can look into the review and pick out points we don't agree with, which is great. But those points still count towards score which means people arguing over what score it got and not the points brought up in the article.

Well they gave it a perfect 9/9, but the swearing con is still quite weird.

 

[flipswitch]

Only 4hrs till midnight launch. Won't be attending but will will pick it up first thing 8am.

Well done to all those who've managed to stay spoiler free, I know it's tempting but we're nearly there, plus you'll enjoy the game more now.

 

[Gen X]

I know you haven't Flip, cos I've been posting gifs at GR! :lol

This is why reviews shouldn't have scores. Because we can look into the review and pick out points we don't agree with, which is great. But those points still count towards score which means people arguing over what score it got and not the points brought up in the article.

Post this in the monthly Edge threads!

 

[Hip Hop]

Well they gave it a perfect 9/9, but the swearing con is still quite weird.

They probably meant too much swearing?

I've seen a couple of games where that could be a minus, particular to fill a void in the writing.

 

[keuja]

- NPCs swear
.

In this context, the correct translation is "out of place NPC".
But not clear if they mean out of place in the story line or in the world (because they feel too crazy to be realistic) or something else...

 

[nuttyevans]

Sorry if this counts as a spoiler but the mini game in the strip club is pretty damn embarrassing.

 

[Micerider]

Yeah Gamekult use their review scale fully. A 9 + editor choice is GoTY material. They basically never hand out 10's. And 8 are already for really great games.

 

[Theecliff]

This is why reviews shouldn't have scores. Because we can look into the review and pick out points we don't agree with, which is great. But those points still count towards score which means people arguing over what score it got and not the points brought up in the article.

I was just highlighting those points because they seemed like strange cons, that's all.

 

[LuuKyK]

- the tennis is meh

Wth... consider me extremely disappointed.

Spoiler

Really.

 

[Hasan_92]

can't waaaait :/ only one day left...

 

[wizzbang]

Well that's that, this thread can't be rescued, reached that point, there's too many fools with no idea what constitutes a spoiler :/ I'm out, see you on the other side gents


After 5 years on the east coast, it's time to go home
6 hours to go, Melbourne time

♥

 

[flipswitch]

I know you haven't Flip, cos I've been posting gifs at GR! :lol



Post this in the monthly Edge threads!

I scrolled down and didn't look!

 

[jambo]

After 5 years on the east coast, it's time to go home
6 hours to go, Melbourne time

♥

6 and a half in Adelaide, damn you!

 

[Tekku]

The +/- translated :

+ an open-world lesson
+ the display distance, astounding
+ situations are as great as varied
+ an excellent trio
+ the junction missions
+ that writing
+ planes, helicos, submarines
+ pleasant fanservice
+ and even golf !

- stiff gunfights
- the characteristic, really secondary
- NPCs swear
- we would like more trio missions
- confuse training
- the tennis is meh
- if there were coop...

Gunfights are stiff? Meh.. that's the one thing I thought they really improved upon since they used Max Payne 3 as inspiration.

 

[The_lascar]

15:00 BST

10:00 EDT

7:00 PDT

At least, that's what it was supposed to be.

Gamekult is blacklisted by Rockstar (since a 7/10 for LA Noire) so they don't have to respect any NDA.
They bought the game saturday thanks to the early sales, and finished it with 20 to 30 hours according to the review.

 

[Chance Hale]

Gunfights are stiff? Meh.. that's the one thing I thought they really improved upon since they used Max Payne 3 as inspiration.

There were people who said Max Payne 3 was stiff because they played it as a cover shooter so there is still hope!

Gamekult is blacklisted by Rockstar (since a 7/10 for LA Noire) so they don't have to respect any NDA.
They bought the game saturday thanks to the early sales, and finished it with 20 to 30 hours according to the review.

Others gave the game similar or worse scores so why was Gamekult blacklisted specifically? Awful is true though.

 

[Wrestlemania]

In this context, the correct translation is "out of place NPC".
But not clear if they mean out of place in the story line or in the world (because they feel too crazy to be realistic) or something else...

I did notice in a few videos that the NPC voices as you pass by sound kind of unnatural. Lots of repeated phrases as well.

 

[sappyday]

Yeah Gamekult use their review scale fully. A 9 + editor choice is GoTY material. They basically never hand out 10's. And 8 are already for really great games.

What'd they give The Last of Us and GTA IV?

 

[ekim]

What'd they give The Last of Us and GTA IV?

A 9 for TLoU

 

[skynidas]

What'd they give The Last of Us and GTA IV?

The Last of Us - 9
GTA IV - 8

 

[MarshMellow96]

Anyone had their Amazon UK orders show up this morning? My Royal Mail tracking still isn't working... I guess that means I'm getting it tomorrow instead!

 

[mrklaw]

Anyone know how fast/slow GameStop UK are? I ordered from them because they had an offer to get the game for £5 when trading in two other games, so it was cheap

 

[MetalGuardian]

Hey gentlemen/gentleladies

#icant, or whatever that relevant hashtag phrase is

We are less than 24 hours to launch. HOLY DEEPWEEVIL. That is absurd.

Also, Scarface was awesome

Now, let's dance, bitch

 

[GrayGrey]

Gamekult is blacklisted by Rockstar (since a 7/10 for LA Noire) so they don't have to respect any NDA.
They bought the game saturday thanks to the early sales, and finished it with 20 to 30 hours according to the review.

what. That can't be the reason.

Spoiler

At least I hope not.

 

[flipswitch]

Well that's that, this thread can't be rescued, reached that point, there's too many fools with no idea what constitutes a spoiler :/ I'm out, see you on the other side gents


After 5 years on the east coast, it's time to go home
6 hours to go, Melbourne time

♥

Doesn't help that it has been raining all day in Melbourne.

 

[03sho]

Anyone had their Amazon UK orders show up this morning? My Royal Mail tracking still isn't working... I guess that means I'm getting it tomorrow instead!

A friend of mine just got his delieverd just now.

 

[Visualante2]

Others gave the game similar or worse scores so why was Gamekult blacklisted specifically? Awful is true though.

I don't know about this specific case but I read once that unless you guaranteed a 9 you couldn't post the review early. If Gamekult just posted their 7 anyway that might be why. This was back in the Vice City days. tbh the way Rockstar are managing things, review embargoes seem completely fucking pointless. Easier to just buy yourself.

 

[MetalGuardian]

Also, NPCs swear as a negative?

#icant

for real this time though

Seriously, what? How can I take any critique from them seriously if that is part of their litmus test for quality video game standards?

 

[Fjordson]

what does "characteristic, really secondary" mean? Something lost in translation there.

 

[syoaran]

Still have 15 years, I still fall for the hype that comes with my pre-order being shipped - only for it to be held at the depot until the actual release day.

Sad times.