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[styl3s]

According to Greg retweet, Walmart is already selling Infamous Second son. So try your luck out.

https://twitter.com/thedlygrnd/status/445023007380340736/photo/1

Unless your wal-marts have third world computers they won't sell you the copies because when you ring up something isn't supposed to be out it will say on the screen "Do not sale". I run into this problem all time at my wal-mart and kmart when they put games out early.

I even had a lady try to override it and it wouldn't let her and she couldn't sell it to me unless it rang up.

 

[Namikaze1]

I always play the inFAMOUS games twice so the short length (for an open world game) doesn't bother me that much. As long as the game is FUN to play, I don't care about the length. I beat Metal Gear Rising Revengeance (hard mode) in under 5 hours yet I had so much fun playing that game, I felt the $60 I spent on it was well worth it.

 

[N30RYU]

You know what's more crazy guys? People saying that GTAV looks better.

 

[Artex]

Can you guys keep discussions about length of game, number of powers, details on side missions, etc in the spoiler thread please? That's what it's for.

 

[Loudninja]

Can you guys keep discussions about length of game, number of powers, details on side missions, etc in the spoiler thread please? That's what it's for.

The length of a game is not a spoiler an should never be consider one.

Everything else I can agreed.

 

[Alienous]

Wait a second, by the law of video game improvements shouldn't this have a mission creator?

 

[Kuldar]

Wait a second, shouldn't this have a mission creator?

No, they never talked about a mission creator.

 

[HORRORSHØW]

No, they never talked about a mission creator.

but infamous 2 had one. this doesn't; ergo, it is less than its predecessor. or some such nonsense.

 

[Impeccable]

but infamous 2 had one. this doesn't; ergo, it is less than its predecessor. or some such nonsense.

-1, 6/10

 

[Maxxan]

Still embargoed, but some of the things this game pulls off in real time are simply mindblowing.

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

The lowest seen is 9 hours and I think the highest was 14 or 15, both not 100% complete though.

I'm not asking for pure hours. I'm asking for a direct comparison to previous games in the series. I tend to differ greatly from other people when it comes to hours completion in open world games. I often spend a lot of time messing around making no real progress. Just listing the average hour completion means nothing to me. For example it took me over 70 hours to beat GTA V and even then I still had tons of side content to do. Most people likely got through the game significantly faster than that.

Basically what I'm asking is that if I didn't consider Infamous 1 and 2 short or lacking in side content would I think the same of Second Son? Or is it literally a step down from those games content wise?

 

[Loudninja]

I'm not asking for pure hours. I'm asking for a direct comparison to previous games in the series. I tend to differ greatly from other people when it comes to hours completion in open world games. Just listing the average hour completion means nothing to me. For example it took me over 70 hours to beat GTA V and even then I still had tons of side content to do. Most people likely got through the game significantly faster than that.

Basically what I'm asking is that if I didn't consider Infamous 1 and 2 short or lacking in side content would I think the same of Second Son? Or is it literally a step down from those games content wise?

Oh sorry about.

I cant answer that question for you unfortunately.

 

[Alienous]

but infamous 2 had one. this doesn't; ergo, it is less than its predecessor. or some such nonsense.

Nothing like that, but multiplayer components seemed hinted at. It was implemented in Infamous 2 for a reason, so its lack of implementation in a sequel is interesting.

It isn't nonsense, btw.

 

[fluffydelusions]

According to Greg retweet, Walmart is already selling Infamous Second son. So try your luck out.

https://twitter.com/thedlygrnd/status/445023007380340736/photo/1

Kinda sucks Walmarts don't exist in NYC anywhere

 

[TalentBurke]

There's one in manhattan, I think and the one in New Jersey isn't too far.

 

[Steve McQueen]

Far as I know Cole's Legacy is downloadable by preorder code only, so basically the retailer has to supply the code to download. Meaning, again from what I know, all these early copies will not have access unless the seller provided a code.

I could be wrong. Did anyone that got it from Cheetah have an insert inside the game for Cole's Legacy?

It's an insert in the case from what I've seen of photos posted on here.

[edit]

Found the pic

Thanks guys. Guess it'll be the SE after all. Don't wanna miss out.

 

[spoonman]

The limited Edition comes with the bonus extra Cole missions explaining the events between the end of InFAMOUS 2 and Second son right?

Do you get to play as Cole in any of these and are they worthwhile?

 

[fluffydelusions]

There's one in manhattan, I think and the one in New Jersey isn't too far.

Wow no idea they had them here...this happened recently? Anyway hm gf works in NJ today near one maybe will see if they will sell one.

 

[Lashley]

No, because GAME etc won't take it I trade as its a Canadian import

You could sell it separately on amazon marketplace or ebay though I guess

Ah I see

 

[Kuldar]

The limited Edition comes with the bonus extra Cole missions explaining the events between the end of InFAMOUS 2 and Second son right?

Do you get to play as Cole in any of these and are they worthwhile?

We don't know, the DLC isn't aviable yet.

 

[Lashley]

Does this have new game+

 

[spoonman]

We don't know, the DLC isn't aviable yet.

Oh, I thought they would be on the disc. Guess we'll find out on Friday.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Still embargoed, but some of the things this game pulls off in real time are simply mindblowing.

All these positive impressions make it sound like it's the best infamous game yet and I'm OK with that

 

[Certinty]

As someone in the UK I'm considering just preordering from the US PSN store to get the DLC free. Question is will I get $10 back with the promotion running if I only spend $59.99?

 

[SSReborn]

Nothing like that, but multiplayer components seemed hinted at. It was implemented in Infamous 2 for a reason, so its lack of implementation in a sequel is interesting.

It isn't nonsense, btw.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/03/08/infamous-2-user-content-gdc.aspx

They basically came to the conclusion that it never made sense for their game.

 

[Epcott]

So is it day time for a majority of the game, or do the missions dictate the time? Or is there an active day/night cycle constantly at work?

 

[Carl]

The evil ending can't possibly be as good ad Infamous 2's, right?

Spoiler

didn't wands kill Zeke

 

[Loudninja]

So is it day time for a majority of the game, or do the missions dictate the time? Or is there an active day/night cycle constantly at work?

The game has 8 times of day, missions changes that time of day and may add weather effects as well.

 

[MMaRsu]

Does this have new game+

Spoiler

Ill have to say no.

 

[BigSpleenAttack]

Game looks amazing but I am concerned about length, lack of things to do after the end of the story, lack of side things to do. can see reviewers really marking the game down for a lack of content compared to most open world games.

 

[Epcott]

The game has 8 times of day, missions changes that time of day and may add weather effects as well.

Sweet, thanks!

 

[spoonman]

When will people be allowed to review this (officially)?

I remember the days when game reviews would come out weeks or even months before the game hit store shelves..now it's like 2-3 days before the game is out.

 

[BigSpleenAttack]

When will people be allowed to review this (officially)?

I remember the days when game reviews would come out weeks or even months before the game hit store shelves..now it's like 2-3 days before the game is out.

I heard Tuesday, game is out Friday.

 

[Canis lupus]

Would my avatar look good with a beanie? Where can I get it beanified?

 

[GravyButt]

It's not available on day one? Could it be unlocked on releaseday?

Ya i looked at the sheet that had code on it. Says valid starting 3/21

I got no choice but to keep playing. Wife has c section on 24th. Must complete!

 

[Lashley]

Spoiler

Ill have to say no.

thanks

 

[culafia]

Anyone who has beaten it, rate it out of 10?

Any idea how you think this will metacritic?

To me, it seems high 70s, low 80s (before playing).

Better than the other Infamous games?

 

[MMaRsu]

ok

Dont spoil it for others dude.... edit that

 

[Kuldar]

Anyone who has beaten it, rate it out of 10?

Any idea how you think this will metacritic?

To me, it seems high 70s, low 80s (before playing).

Better than the other Infamous games?

So far most of people said it's a better inFAMOUS game. inFAMOUS and inFAMOUS 2 metacritic scores are 85 and 83 respectively. So it would be logical to have a medium/high 80, no?

 

[Skeff]

As someone in the UK I'm considering just preordering from the US PSN store to get the DLC free. Question is will I get $10 back with the promotion running if I only spend $59.99?

I don't think so, try adding a PS1 classic to your basket though for a few cents to get the voucher.

I Heard a lot of people are buying I:SS special edition in the uk from Tescos as they have some special offer for new online customers of £10 off, so you can grab it for £50. Which is still pricey, but it has DLC and a Beanie.

 

[Darklor01]

Walmart registers won't ring street dated product through early eothout manual override. Sometimes you get lucky though.

 

[Theecliff]

I Heard a lot of people are buying I:SS special edition in the uk from Tescos as they have some special offer for new online customers of £10 off, so you can grab it for £50. Which is still pricey, but it has DLC and a Beanie.

Ooh, thank you for the heads up!

Edit: Wait, is this promotion still running?

Edit 2: The only thing I've found for that promotion has expired, and the new one (£15 off for orders over £60) seems to specify that it's for grocery orders I'll still try it out though!

Do people have to preorder second son from very specific places to get access to Cole's Legacy DLC?

I don't think so, for the US it seems to come with every Limited Edition.

 

[i-Lo]

Do people have to preorder second son from very specific places to get access to Cole's Legacy DLC?

 

[Loudninja]

Do people have to preorder second son from very specific places to get access to Cole's Legacy DLC?

Nope all early copies in the US have it.

 

[MyLifeIsALie]

People are already beating it? Awesome! That's good news imo.. for me If the game is fun enough to actually finish that speaks more then any score to me.. I barely finish games ... Only the good ones.

 

[Square Triangle]

Just watched the first 22 minutes, Friday cannot come soon enough.

 

[i-Lo]

Nope all early copies in the US have it.

I am in Canada and preordered my copy via Futureshop's E3 deal last year. Now I wonder if I would qualify.

Thanks for the info.

 

[deadpixel]

I don't know it anyone posted this yet but, the FPS drops into single digits while using the neon Karma Streak. The initial blast causes a lot of destruction and the drop lasts about 3 seconds.

FPS drops into low 20s if you intentionally do quick 180s while on top of a building.

 

[Bunta]

I don't know it anyone posted this yet but, the FPS drops into single digits while using the neon Karma Streak. The

Spoiler

initial blast

causes a lot of destruction and the drop lasts about 3 seconds.

FPS drops into low 20s if you intentionally do quick 180s while on top of a building.

I've been using the neon karma streak a lot, and it has never dropped into the single digits for me.

 

[WeAreStarStuff]

I obtained the third power last night. I never would have guessed it; so good job there SP, but honestly neon is still my favorite power. Once you (minor spoiler about the neon power)

Spoiler

upgrade it so you can run unlimited

it's just godlike.

I've been using the neon karma streak a lot, and it has never dropped into the single digits for me.

Same.