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[paulogy]

Nine Inch Nails ~ Less Than
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDV-dOvqKzQ

Jeff Minter, creator of Polybius, adds:

"helping out with the video for the new NIN was one of the most unexpected but most fun bits of work I've had, we really enjoyed it "

"I made a timed script thingie running in the PC version of Polybius to do text and in-game effects in time to the music "

"one of these days I'll do a vid of how cool it looks with the scripted distortions and running on our MAME cab..."

More:

I reached out to Jeff and got more info on exactly how the video came together, along with some info on the custom build he sent to Trent and the upcoming PC version. Link at Ars.

 

[paulogy]

And not that it matters, but I can't make out what controller they're using, even after minor image enhancement:

 

[a Master Ninja]

And not that it matters, but I can't make out what controller they're using, even after minor image enhancement:

Elite?

 

[MrS]

Really glad to see Polybius getting some shine and I hope this exposure will boost its sales a little. It's a fantastic game and a must buy for people who enjoy tube shooters and shmups.

 

[TheBrainninja]

That was rad, their aesthetics match up well. Hope this new EP is good, I liked the last one but didn't much care for Hesitation Marks. Long live Llamasoft!

 

[ViolentP]

I've never tried heroin but I miss it every time I hear new Nine Inch Nails.

 

[AllEchse]

And not that it matters, but I can't make out what controller they're using, even after minor image enhancement:

Seems to be that Xbox Style "Pro" Controller for the PS4

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

I'm definitely going to get the game now that I have possession of PSVR.

 

[Pandy]

It's the Switch Pro Controller. Isn't it?

I'm mostly going by the shininess around the USB port.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

I've never tried heroin but I miss it every time I hear new Nine Inch Nails.

ahahaha, perfect

 

[Danthrax]

It's the Switch Pro Controller. Isn't it?

That's what it looks like to me.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Seems to be that Xbox Style "Pro" Controller for the PS4

It's the Switch Pro Controller. Isn't it?

I'm mostly going by the shininess around the USB port.

Controller clearly has Xbox color coding on the buttons, so no.

 

[NewDust]

"The" Nine Inch Nails

Would also be fun if JM could releasd the script thingie.

 

[*Splinter]

Seems to be that Xbox Style "Pro" Controller for the PS4

Raiju? Nah, you can see the colourings on the face buttons match Xbox rather than PlayStation.

Also asymetric sticks

I see three blue dots on the X/square button. Sure I've seen that before but don't remember where.

(I don't know why I'm discussing the controller)

 

[Kaako]

Neat collaboration! Also wanna see that MAME cab and how the distortions look on it.

 

[Pandy]

Controller clearly has Xbox color coding on the buttons, so no.

I'm looking on mobile, but the only colour I can see on the buttons is from the reflected light of the screen.

EDIT: That said, I've picked up my Pro Controller and if the light was reflecting off those buttons then the + & - buttons would be visible too, so it isn't a Pro Controller.

 

[gingerbeardman]

There's closeups of the left analog stick just before you see the girls eye.

 

[Brazil]

And not that it matters, but I can't make out what controller they're using, even after minor image enhancement:

Looks like a Switch Pro Controller.

 

[Plague Doctor]

I really miss old school nin in sound and presentation.

I'd kill for something that sounds like Fragile era nails.

 

[Wozman23]

I really miss old school nin in sound and presentation.

I'd kill for something that sounds like Fragile era nails.

I was actually thinking this sounded much more like NIN's past than some of the recent stuff. Sure it doesn't go as far back, but at least this kinda feels like a worthy successor to Year Zero, which was the last album to really amaze me.

 

[samred]

I reached out to Jeff and got more info on exactly how the video came together, along with some info on the custom build he sent to Trent and the upcoming PC version. Link at Ars.

Minter says he was under a time crunch with "only a few days" to finish the build, and he didn't see NIN's results until the video went live to the public. "Of course I was a bit anxious, since when you're doing your own creative work and it needs to mesh with the work of an artist, it's not entirely a given that your work will agree with what he had in mind," Minter says. "I just did stuff that I felt went well with the energy of the music, and I was really pleased when Trent liked what we'd done." (Minter is clearly excited, adding, "Did we mention we're chuffed?")

 

[paulogy]

I was actually thinking this sounded much more like NIN's past than some of the recent stuff. Sure it doesn't go as far back, but at least this kinda feels like a worthy successor to Year Zero, which was the last album to really amaze me.

Actually reminds me a bit of Ringfinger, now that you mention it.

I reached out to Jeff and got more info on exactly how the video came together, along with some info on the custom build he sent to Trent and the upcoming PC version. Link at Ars.

Nice.

 

[Wozman23]

Actually reminds me a bit of Ringfinger, now that you mention it.

Definitely feeling the 80s vibes as well, which is always welcome in my book.

 

[robotrock]

I reached out to Jeff and got more info on exactly how the video came together, along with some info on the custom build he sent to Trent and the upcoming PC version. Link at Ars.

Ah, so its got a six month exclusivity deal on Playstation.

 

[Leatherface]

I like it! more more! \m/

 

[Zee_truly evil]

At first I thought you were talking about Nintendo network instead of nine inch nails :/

 

[Kaako]

I reached out to Jeff and got more info on exactly how the video came together, along with some info on the custom build he sent to Trent and the upcoming PC version. Link at Ars.

Glad they're chuffed with the results.

 

[gingerbeardman]

I reached out to Jeff and got more info on exactly how the video came together, along with some info on the custom build he sent to Trent and the upcoming PC version. Link at Ars.

Error: I think you either mean Space Giraffe or Llamatron, as I'm not aware he's done a game called Space Llama.

 

[RowdyReverb]

I was actually thinking this sounded much more like NIN's past than some of the recent stuff. Sure it doesn't go as far back, but at least this kinda feels like a worthy successor to Year Zero, which was the last album to really amaze me.

Idk, it sounds like it would fit perfectly in Hesitation Marks I think
Which was a decent album IMO

 

[samred]

Error: I think you either mean Space Giraffe or Llamatron, as I'm not aware he's done a game called Space Llama.

Whoops. I really whipped the llama's ass there.

 

[Linkstrikesback]

And not that it matters, but I can't make out what controller they're using, even after minor image enhancement:

The button colours suggest it's some Xbox360/XBONE controller. Probably the black standard XBONE if I was guessing..

Looks like a Switch Pro Controller.

That was my first thought until I noticed the ABXY button colours.

 

[Wozman23]

Idk, it sounds like it would fit perfectly in Hesitation Marks I think
Which was a decent album IMO

Hesitation Marks was solid. I was mainly unimpressed with the soundtrack work and the Not The Actual Events EP.

I'm still having trouble nailing down exactly what this reminds me of the most. Thematically I heard Year Zero immediately, but it's a lot more than that. Musically I hear a lot of early stuff. And I can't quite put my finger on what the vocals remind me of, but some of the falsetto-y sections feel really familiar.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Hesitation Marks was solid. I was mainly unimpressed with the soundtrack work and the Not The Actual Events EP.

I'm still having trouble nailing down exactly what this reminds me of the most. Thematically I heard Year Zero immediately, but it's a lot more than that. Musically I hear a lot of early stuff. And I can't quite put my finger on what the vocals remind me of, but some of the falsetto-y sections feel really familiar.

It reminds you of "Not So Pretty Now".

 

[CloudyTuba]

Who's That Pokémon?

Those triggers, those buttons, don't think that's switch pro.

 

[greenmind]

love this new song

 

[Muskieratboi]

Who's That Pokémon?

Those triggers, those buttons, don't think that's switch pro.

It's an XBONE Controller. Most likely has the light either blacked out, or they're just futzing with a controller that's switched off for the camera.

 

[gingerbeardman]

It's an XBONE Controller.

Can you post a photo of a matching controller?

 

[MrS]

Can you post a photo of a matching controller?

or

 

[Symbiotx]

Well I definitely wouldn't call it a Polybius Let's Play, but it was cool.

 

[mr_nexus]

New Nine Inch Nails and Arcade Fire song out on the same day. Good times.

 

[Shift Breaker]

Ooh, I had no idea that the new song was out. Good stuff. Thanks, GAF gaming side.

As for the controller debate, It's most likely an Xbox One controller of sorts. Look at the sticks during the close ups. The base of them shine, and I'm pretty sure the Switch Pro doesn't do that. And if they do, they're still a different shape.

 

[ghostjoke]

I really want to run this song in Audiosurf.

 

[Muskieratboi]

Can you post a photo of a matching controller?

lok closer at the image, you can see a black spot in the artifacting where the home button is. They're just futzing with a turned off controller, IMO.

 

[Ethelwulf]

Friend: what is neogaf?
Me: A place where you can talk about nine inch nails, heorin and console controllers all in the same thread.

 

[Wozman23]

It reminds you of "Not So Pretty Now".

Still not it. I'm gonna have to listen to the entire NIN catalog now.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Still not it. I'm gonna have to listen to the entire NIN catalog now.

Haha! It sounds like a mix of "Dear World" and "Not So Pretty Now", with some "The Hand That Feeds" and "Ringfinger". It's good though that it sounds like NIN! Lol

Edit: and some of "Satellite".

 

[low-G]

Other thread kinda died so I'll repeat here.

Fan of NIN & Minter. So happy that the PC version is coming. It's one thing to miss a Minter game and another to hear that it's one of his best. Cannot wait.

 

[plasmawave]

Sounds like the With Teeth era NIN.

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

Cool song and video. Definitely better than anything off Not the Actual Events.

 

[imjust1n]

I actually dig this song, Ill be seeing them at Riot Fest this year. Cant Wait!