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[Elder Legend]

The game is out in 9 hours.

I don't agree that embargo timing has anything to do with quality, but the game is absolutely out today.

Early Access is today if you paid $100. Otherwise, it's September 6th as the global public launch. But yes, it's a weird week early launch lol. I am pretty sure this is a good way for them to get easy quick money to recoup some development costs.

I do not think it's a scummy practice. The development budgets are out of control, you'll have to find ways to squeeze some extra dollars back. It makes complete sense from a business perspective, I would do the same thing.

 

[Bernoulli]

today is the release date, they frame it as early access so they can make an extra 30 bucks. the masses will be playing it today. it's a scummy practice but it's the reality these days for a lot of games.

 

[SCB3]

today is the release date, they frame it as early access so they can make an extra 30 bucks. the masses will be playing it today. it's a scummy practice but it's the reality these days for a lot of games.

eh its kinda like a season pass and some extra exclusive content as well, for example the CoD MW3 Vault edition is like that, if you play a lot of CoD I can see it being worth the extra price

 

[Montauk]

today is the release date, they frame it as early access so they can make an extra 30 bucks. the masses will be playing it today. it's a scummy practice but it's the reality these days for a lot of games.

And they could have sent out codes for reviews to drop prior to early access, if they wanted to. They chose not to.

Hopefully it’s fine though.

 

[mrmustard]

i think it's going to start at 98 and end at 96 or 97

Nope, first leaked review is 85. Linked it a few posts above.

 

[Bernoulli]

Early Access is today if you paid $100. Otherwise, it's September 6th as the global public launch. But yes, it's a weird week early launch lol. I am pretty sure this is a good way for them to get easy quick money to recoup some development costs.

release is today, the other date is to make people feel bad and pay more to get today, easy money with FOMO

 

[Stuart360]

Right for the sake of my own sanity, i'll be off the forum for a few days. This place is going to be a hell hole the next few days and i know i wont be able to keep my mouth shut ha, and i'm not getting banned over it.

So have fun guys but dont get yourself banned, its not worth it.

Enjoy the game and lets hope its everything we hope for!.

 

[adamsapple]

release is today, the other date is to make people feel bad and pay more to get today, easy money with FOMO

They FOMO'd my ass.

 

[danklord]

You know how movies release in theaters and cost money, then a little later it’s on streaming? This is like that.

 

[Topher]

today is the release date, they frame it as early access so they can make an extra 30 bucks. the masses will be playing it today. it's a scummy practice but it's the reality these days for a lot of games.

 

[Kacho]

40 minutes until reviews drop. Yes yes yes

 

[Montauk]

You know how movies release in theaters and cost money, then a little later it’s on streaming? This is like that.

Yeah and what’s the release date of the movie in that case? When it came out in cinemas.

When it became a product that people buy and consume.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

I see some people are getting their excuses in early.

Is this what we call "managing expectations"?

With all the hype surrounding this and the amount of budget thrown at it anything less than stellar reviews has to be seen as a disappointment.

I see some people are trying to ratchet up the tension and set rules about what would be a disappointment.

How did this place get to be so crazy?!

 

[Gambit2483]

They FOMO'd my ass.

I'm shocked! Not you!?

 

[adamsapple]

I'm shocked! Not you!?

I know right!

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

There will be a new record of bad faith posts taking one review quote out of context and using it to confirm all their worst fears and shit on the game.

 

[mxbison]

They FOMO'd my ass.

That's fine but people should stop parroting this marketing bullshit.

If you want to play Day 1 you have to pay extra, that's it.

 

[cormack12]

 

[analog_future]

I still confident in my 92 prediction.

 

[TheMan]

30 MINUTES

 

[fabiogr.gaf]

90-95.
Looking good to me.

 

[Bernoulli]

GAF :

 

[Plantoid]

Over 95.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

release is today, the other date is to make people feel bad and pay more to get today, easy money with FOMO

At least it comes with the upcoming DLC, so you aren't getting hosed.

 

[twilo99]

Influencers

So like media outlets but without the big name?

 

[Gudji]

Where the leaks ffs

 

[reinking]

but an 8/10 for this game would be a failure and a 7/10 would be a collossal failure, and 6/10 would be a cataclysmic failure.

9/10 - 10/10 is where the ambitions of this game lie. Anything less is unacceptable considering how much Xbox have riding on this game.

I would not say anything below 90’s is unacceptable. Disappointing maybe.

 

[Kacho]

Fuck I gotta pee

 

[Uhtred]

What Streamers you gonna watch?

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Fuck I gotta pee

I'll call you if anything happens.

 

[twilo99]

It will be a solid 7/10 game but it will make millions anyway

 

[MidGenRefresh]

What Streamers you gonna watch?

None.

 

[Ulysses 31]

What Streamers you gonna watch?

Who ever spends the least time in the character builder making clown/meme faces.

 

[quest]

I see some people are trying to ratchet up the tension and set rules about what would be a disappointment.

How did this place get to be so crazy?!

It was always going to be war. The fact Sony tried to secure a money hat. Then Microsoft bought the company before the money hat could be secured. So it was 1 side gloating then the other side gloating rubbing it in.

 

[bender]

g

 

[Little Mac]

22 mins until riots?

 

[twilo99]

What Streamers you gonna watch?

You, son of Uhtred… Destiny is all

 

[Lokaum D+]

yeah yeah, keep telling that to yourself and go easy on that copium, you ll need for later.

 

[skneogaf]

He is known as being a bad player, but its probably true.

It makes sense due to the procedural generated planets, but those who have cities (Neon and etc.) should have had a map

Huge oversight

Will post it again since I posted it at the end of the page
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A brazilian reviewer (really bad one imo, but popular in Brazil) leaked his review

Scored it 8.5

Some points:

+ Said good things about the graphics. Looks really, really good in general ("lighting is brilliant")
+ Performance is pretty great, 30 with some rare dips. Complained about it lacking 60 FPS mode, but it was a very pleasent 30.
+ Soundtrack is "epic" and sound design is really good and satisfying. Dub is okay.
+ Most polished Bethesda game ever. No crashes at all and few bugs, but nothing major. Talked to other reviewers, no one experienced some serious bugs.
+ Spaceships look awesome (but combat is bad)
+ Main missions and sidequests are really good. They are simple in design, but they are well written and engaging. Best part of the game.

- Loading galore. Lots, lots of loading screens (shows 22 seconds long loading to enter one planet)
- There's no map. You have a galaxy map, but you dont have a planet map. So exploring cities, finding vendors and etc. is really hard. You have to memorize where they are.
- AI is really simple. No challenge during combat (companion AI is also pretty bad)
- Facial expressions are really bad. Nothing that would make you drop the game, but it sticks out.
- Exploration mechanics are underutilized. He never needed to prepare to explore an specific planet due to its toxic nature and etc., they all played the same
- No vehicles, so you have limited options for traversal

Overall: Great game.

This seems a very realistic liklihood review of many sites.

My playstation fanatic friend has bought an xbox series x for this game but it being a great game will likely be a let down to him as I think he was thinking it will be the best game ever.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Fuck I gotta pee

Embargo is over at noon. Never challenge Kacho to a pissing contest. When he pees, he can do it for over 20 minutes!

 

[graywolf323]

there’s two release dates, one for the regular edition and one for the premium edition

 

[Topher]

yeah yeah, keep telling that to yourself and go easy on that copium, you ll need for later.

Copium? What's your problem?

 

[Mephisto40]

there’s two release dates, one for the regular edition and one for the premium edition

You mean the "pay us more money to play a game 5 days before poor people" edition

 

[bender]

Copium? What's your problem?

Stop huffing copium, Mr Copie Copierson.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Copium? What's your problem?

Quite, has any game ever generated such a pissy response from people?

On that topic, are you back, Kacho ?

 

[Topher]

there’s two release dates, one for the regular edition and one for the premium edition

I don't see it that way, but it really doesn't matter. Agree to disagree.

 

[Lokaum D+]

Copium? What's your problem?

Review embargo at release date is never a good thing, but sure, you can keep lying to yourself that release date is Sep 6.

 

[Solidus_T]

Quite, has any game ever generated such a pissy response from people?

On that topic, are you back, Kacho ?

He's still peeing. I can confirm

 

[Jibran#one]

Fuck the scores I want to enjoy it like I enjoyed elden ring or rdr2 i got lost in their world in a very pleasant way
Especially elden ring my god that game was amazing

 

[Mr Reasonable]

He's still peeing. I can confirm

Maybe delete that post, I don't think they know about the camera.