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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 10:44AM (Unverified) said

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"Best Game Ever!"

Like are you serious man? We don't even know what the story is about? Yet out of all the comments like 90% of yall are claiming it's going to make you cry, lose control, and or be the best game you've ever played.

I'm seriously astounded....honestly. And then you guys rip apart Square Enix or any of these other companies when they release trailers that actually I dunno have some sense and meaning to them....

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 10:50AM floating coffins said

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For a guy who hates all things Sony, you sure spend a lot of time commenting on Sony-related articles.

Run out of games to play? Do you even play games or just bitch about the PSTRIPLE LOL? Why don't you ever link your XBL account?
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 10:51AM MarkezJM said

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Yeah, seriously, I know.

BOGGLE, is the best game ever. Everyone knows that.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 10:51AM (Unverified) said

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Stop being a little prick! Anything thats different from the same generic FPS shit gets a star in my book. The game is a work of art. Just look at the trailer. Also, where do you live? I would gladly come over and smash your face in with your own keyboard for talking trash on this game.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 10:59AM MarkezJM said

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I mean I know it doesn't say anything about it in the rules, but after I win, you always like to say to people, like this, just say "HEH HEH YOU... HAVE BEEN BOGGLED!!!"

Boggle, man. AHhh, what a riot.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:02AM (Unverified) said

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@ coffins

Link to my XBL account? Are you for reals? What are you? A stalker? Hmmm I'm sure you're one of those losers who thinks this is my work email to and that you're spamming some vastly important inbox with craploads of nothing from Joystiq.

Sorry but I don't know and I'm not going to provide a link on this website. Most of you take this shit way too seriously.

@ jack

case in point. ARE YOU SERIOUS? I really hope that you're being sarcastic cuz if not then that's just pathetic. Punching someone over THIS?
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:03AM (Unverified) said

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We all got to understand xbox fans. I mean, how bad can they feel when they cannot get any of this type of games on their consoles.

This game will definitely be a emotional roller coaster.. they say that the ultimate goal for any game developer is to get you so involved with the storyline to actually make you cry. If that beast dies i think i will shed some on this one :P :(
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:03AM floating coffins said

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YOU GOTS ME!!111111111111

ME STALKER. ME OBESSEOR WITH YOU.

Shut up.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:06AM MarkezJM said

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Hey you guys want to play some Boggle?
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:08AM floating coffins said

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And yes, yes. As you've mentioned with the countless accounts you've had, you don't use your real email and you think the heart system is stupid and you don't care what we think, etc.

Whoever said you were the herpes of joystiq was dead-on.



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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:08AM (Unverified) said

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I think you're kidding about the crying part. You know NOTHING about that animal so why do think you'll even get emotionally attached to it.

As for the 360 I didn't even mention it. I wouldn't want this game on the 360...at all. Give me Valkyria Chronicles ANYDAY please. I'll gladly take that off your hands.

The 360 has plenty of games with a strong variety within in. If anything the ps3 is the shooter console right now...

But w/e man. I'm done arguing this fruitless article. You guys seem intent on ignoring what I'm saying and making up bs on your own.

I can tell that the fanboyishm surrounding this game is gonna be like 100000% than the Brutal Legend one. The posts will be filled with raved kids excited for no other reason than the developer yet when you ask for CONCRETE answers you get no responses.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:11AM R Planteer said

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Wow Jack, you want to beat someone up because they dont like the same video games as you? Seriously?

Lets hope you never make political office. I mean Bush's reason for a war in Iraq might have been weak, but god damn you make him look like Albert Einstein. Youd probably blow up Russia for not having the same favorite color as you.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:27AM (Unverified) said

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Why care so much?
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 12:28PM MPTownes said

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@Markez

I'll play some Boggle with you. Boggle rules.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 5:13PM Slaziman said

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Why do you guys call everyone that isn't terribly excited about this game a 360 fanboy or someone that never played Ico and SotC? Sure I expect no less than an excellent game, but to claim that it's going to be the end all be all of gaming, best game ever, and other bullcrap based of nothing but a pretty abstract trailer, and the team behind it, and threatening anyone who disagrees is pathetic.

The thing with the Ico team is that they're always doing something original. That means that just like SotC was a radical departure from Ico, this game could be ANYTHING, how are you so sure it won't be something you dislike?
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 10:47AM (Unverified) said

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this is what is going to make me buy a ps3.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 10:51AM profeteer said

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The next team ICO games is one of the main reasons I bought a PS3 so long ago. It looks like it will have been worth it (plus Uncharted, MGS, inFamous, etc. weren't too shabby either).
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:47AM (Unverified) said

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Me, too, profeteer.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 10:55AM Dannybuoy said

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This game is going to be sad.. I can tell. Just looking at that cute little things face with that brilliantly rousing music its going to be one special game. I look forward to the day I sit there and cry, like properly cry to a video game, then games will be up there with the narrative of books and films. And we will have arrived my friends. Videogames with the power to stir up all emotions.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:08AM GenKhan2 said

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100% Unimpressed

1. They effectively used Godzilla as the voice for the animal.
2. When the kid pets it, his hand is clearly not making contact. They're just using camera angle to make it look acceptable.
3. Platformer/adventure game with no serious combat? It's assassin's creed without the can of whoopass which is not fun.
4. Hey kid, if you like your pet you might consider removing the arrows from it!
5. Invokes nostalgia for shadow of the colossus but once again fails to include any of the beatdown.

Does not want.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:05AM (Unverified) said

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well, this and heavy rain is what will push me to buy. nothing else has sparked my interest as much; not even lbp. ffxiii and this are my two most anticipated games.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:12AM (Unverified) said

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I guess if you like Team Ico games as much as some people do, then you would be excited. Statements like "Best Game Ever!" are not based on anything, but past experience and the excitement generated by this trailer. Obviously, this trailer tells us nothing about gameplay, but lay out a little of the emotional connection that makes their games great.

Ico and SotC have been gaming experiences unlike anything I have ever played. I love those games and it makes me excited for this one. i personally hope I know nothing about the gameplay when it is released. It will be fun to discover and I'm sure it it will be a great game.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:13AM (Unverified) said

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@ Sprinkles


You really must be a loser and get picked on everyday. Im about 100% sure you don't have a girlfriend and that you are a virgin. You like to cause trouble on websites because you lack the balls in real life to stand up to people. All girls laugh at you because they only see a loser that wouldn't even know how to talk to them. Your family probably thinks your a loser too, since you never took a girl out on a date. Whats worse is how your treat videogames. You claim to be a hardcore gamer yet you fail to see the beauty in games like this one. One day you will be banned from here for good, and on that day, I will buy a round of beers for everyone.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:15AM DoctaDJones said

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Anyone know where I can download the high quality version sony released that they mention in the article? (ie not the gametrailers feed.)

It's not listed on the Team ICO blog at all.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:37AM R Planteer said

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Ah, you know you're on hositle turf when your imparital comments fade to white, but the sony fanboy threating violence and death to anyone that doesnt like his game doesnt.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:50AM MarkezJM said

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The problem is that everyone thinks the dev is absolutely infallible and incapable of error. I absolutely loved Shadow of the Colossus, but thought that while stylistically Ico was very cool that overall I found the game to pretty meh and not that great. So in addition to getting the consoletards here, you're getting the narrow minded 'this dev can do no wrong' fanboys.

It's a great looking trailer, but beyond that there's really nothing to go off of.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 12:18PM (Unverified) said

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"you're getting the narrow minded 'this dev can do no wrong'
fanboys."

No.. you get a difference of opinions.

One set of people like it, the other dont. And thats fine. Neither
side is wrong, its personal opinion ffs.

Because someone disagrees with you doesnt make them automatically a
retard, or wrong. It means they have a different opinion which
everyone is entitled to.

The Nazi's on either side of this debate need to grow the fuck up and
realise what your arguing over. A difference of opinion that everyone
is entitled to.

Me. I liked Ico as I like platformer puzzles. The story was engaging
to me and I liked the way it played out. The game (for me) built up a
strong emotional connection to the girl. Something deep in what
remains of my childhood memories. Its not an easy thing to explain to
anyone who does not like Ico which is why so many are unable to answer
the questions given.

SoTC I liked as much as Ico. I love the art style, the story, the way
the game attempts to play on ingrained emotions. Protecting the ones
you love at any cost. The game has a moral side to it that questions
wether you should be killing the creatures at all. Again, if you dont
like it, you dont like it and wont understand what I'm talking about.

And thats fine.

This new title looks to have a similar artstyle. Based on the last
two games relationships with the additional characters its assumed a
similar bond will be stressed between these new characters. I like
platform/exploration puzzlers and this looks to be something along
those lines. Based on that and my prior knowledge of the previous
games, I'm hopefull that this can recapture that feeling.

I'm sure other people are aswell, hence all the "best game ever"
comments with so little information. If you dont get it, thats fine.
Move along.

But dont start threatening violence or insulting people based on a
few comments that the game looks boring or the best thing since sliced bread. It only serves to make you look small-minded and ignorant at best.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 12:35PM (Unverified) said

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Great post. I completely loved ICO and SotC. They fundamentally altered my perception of what games could be, and that has had a profound effect on my life. I know nothing about this new game, but considering the outstanding quality of the 2 previous games I am pretty excited to try this new one out, and that is great!
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 12:45PM MarkezJM said

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I look neither small minded or ignorant, you're just choosing to take me out of context and selectively choosing what you'd like to quote.

I didn't threaten violence or insult anyone. I prefaced my statements with personal opinion, and made it clear I was doing so. I didn't call anyone a retard, and I'm not a nazi that needs to grow the fuck up. I made it clear what my opinion was, like you did as well, kind of with this me, for me stuff in part of your post.

Seems like you just wanted to throw all the comments you disliked into a blender, treat them as one, and get on a big soapbox on it. Good for you.

Indisputable, is that this is just a trailer. I DIDN'T LIKE ICO, grow the fuck up yourself and internalize it. If you don't get that 'aswell', move along and take some of your own medicine.
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Posted: Jun 12th 2009 10:09AM (Unverified) said

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@Markez

So, there was nobody else in this comment thread that could qualify more as a target for what I was saying? Lion, R, Jack?

No? All about you because I quoted something you said was it?

Well, whatever works for you as a waste of time is fine...
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Posted: Jun 12th 2009 10:08AM (Unverified) said

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@Markez

So, there was nobody else in this comment thread that could qualify
more as a target for what I was saying? Lion, R, Jack?

No? All about you because I quoted something you said was it?

Well, whatever works for you as a waste of time is fine...
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 2:02PM Huey2k2 said

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As someone who has never owned a Sony console until a few days ago when I picked up a PS3...

Can anyone explain to me what ICO and Shadow of the Colossus are like?

I am very curious about this game.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 7:03PM Ashitaka said

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I wouldn't bother much with ICO..

But you SHOULD give Shadow Of The Colossus a try as it's one of the best games (top5, for sure) of last generation.

You could have googled it yourself, but here's IGN's video review..

http://ps2.ign.com/dor/objects/490849/ico-ii/videos/shadow_vidreview.html
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Posted: Jun 12th 2009 12:26AM davek said

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ICO is essentially a platformer type game, where you and a partner try to escape a castle. You have to protect your partner from shadow beings that appear and try to kidnap her. She can open doors that you cannot, so you both need each other.

Highlights of ICO: The castle design is amazing, with some very memorable areas. I loved the windmill and the waterfall. Water graphics were pretty awesome, as was the scene of the coastline extending into a misty distance. There is no music playing in the background, just environmental sounds ... water flowing, leaves rustling, wind shrieking on isolated battlements, and ... silence, when you encounter the occasional place of solitude. Emotional and satisfying ending.

Shadow of the Colossus is a prequel to ICO, many generations removed. It's a game of boss fights. That's it. Just boss fights. No mowing down of multitudes of miscellaneous hordes, no army to wade through, just a big guy at the end. But man, what incredible colossi they are!

Highlights of SotC: First time you see this huge lumbering thing that you have to defeat. It's like, what the hell?! You really expect me to down this giant? But you find a way to do it anyway, because you have to. The whole landscape is an incredibly diverse area, with lush forests, caves, crumbling ruins, desert, windswept coastline, large lakes, giant edifices, and so on. You have to make your way through this to each colossus, based only on a direction discovered from sunlight reflecting off your sword. It's an adventure just getting to the big guys, and then you have the fight on top of that. Each colossi is distinct, and you have to employ different methods to defeat each of them. There's a sadness with most defeats, because most colossi are just doing their thing; you are the one who attacks them first. Each fight changes you a little. Still, you continue, because you must, because you've come so far and can't turn back now.

Man, I wish this game would be released in HD on the PS3.
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Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:17PM LaughingTarget said

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I didn't much like Ico, mainly due to a deep, deep hatred of escort missions. SotC was a good one though. Definitely getting this one.

I also got a chuckle out of how they ran the credits like it was a movie trailer.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 3:32PM colintheburninator said

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Here is my take, for whatever its worth (nothing):

Based on the past quality of their previous games, it is more than reasonable to get REALLY excited for the newest entry. The caliber of the company, the pride with which they take when making quality games, the time they take with making them (they don't just churn out games every year or two) ... they spend a lot of time fleshing out the story and design decisions. Stories are often conveyed with minimal words or text and work purely off in-game cues and character investment. The player gets fully immersed in the game and develops a major bond to what is going on that is unparalleled by most games out there. Their attention to details in fleshing out unique design aspects is incredible.

With that, it takes a certain type of person/gamer to truly appreciate the subtle nuances that exist, without getting constant feedback through points a HUD or constant chaos (flying bullets, being just one example). There is a time and place for those games, and they are great, but this is just a different style of art. Hating on this for not being your typical affair is like hating any type of music that is not rock. It just doesn't make sense.

What do we know from the trailer? A lot actually. We know that there is obviously some quest (for an object or power or person rescue) which probably serves as more of a MacGuffin to hook the player to be able to tell a story the comments on something greater (say, the human condiftion). We meet a friend which is originally thought a foe somewhere near the beginning. This "kitty dragon" serves as a companion and probably a main mode of transportation on the quest. The gameplay looks to be a hybrid of both Ico and SotC, since it has gameplay elements that exist in both. Will there be something new? Probably. There is adventure and exploration. The amount of detail in the graphics from this latest trailer I have seen is amazing, especially for the amount of stuff that is going on with the "kitty dragon's" feather-hair. The trailer is far from boring, although it does lack Space Marines. Where in the hell are my SPACE MARINES!?!

This will form a pseudo-sequel to SotC, just as SotC was to Ico (kind of like True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, and Pulp Fiction form a loose trilogy but contain different characters).

Will it be amazing? Yes. This company doesn't spend 5 years making a game to not have it be up to par. The End.

Posted: Jun 11th 2009 11:27PM (Unverified) said

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@PSN:JACKOFNOTRADES85s

Who pissed in your cornflakes this morning? Quit your bitching about some guy stating his opinion. If R and Lion say that the trailer did nothing for them you dont need to be a loser fanboy and tear them a new one. Sure Ico has an impressive pedigree but it is difficult to get get excited for a new IP when the trailer doesnt really explain much of the game. Im sure when more comes out about the game they will get more excited or it wont be there thing either way cut them some slack.

And since when does only having one console limit you from liking certain games or commenting about exclusive games? Im sure you've complained about exclusive games before i.e. Halo which is not generic btw, it is a genre defining game. Halo revolutionized online multiplayer play. Think about that next time you put in Killzone2. So do us all a favour and pull your head out of your ass and quit being a high horsed Sony fanboy douche. Nobody likes em.

Posted: Jun 12th 2009 12:31AM (Unverified) said

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Another gararge game.....need God or War III now!!!

Posted: Jun 12th 2009 3:31PM rubadub72 said

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R "The folks at Free Radical made goldeneye and timesplitters, and then made Haze. Enough said."

it's trolling but i'll bite that.

Several of the original developers of Goldeneye already left for other companies, you need to watch at who`s the actual talent behind the games, Tim Schafer left Lucasarts, and since that the company never released anything that sparked the same cult following of Schafer's own Full Throtle or Grim Fandango games for instnce. Team ICO is still under the direction of Fumito Ueda which is not only an executive, but the creative force behind their games.

which means i'll buy The Last Guardian BLINDLY. =)

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