The story elements completely overshadow the game's more traditional content, I feel. Yeah, I'm getting sent out to kill 8 dudes and click 3 objects, but I'm getting a KOTOR-quality storyline fed to me each time I jump through the hoop. If you were expecting some kind of amazing innovation in terms of gameplay, you never read any of the previews.
Yeah, it's basically an unlicensed videogame adaptation of I Am Legend. Same thing Rockstar is doing with Max Payne 3 being an unlicensed adaptation of Man on Fire. If they (either studio) can do something interesting with the premise it'll be legitimate enough to purchase.
That was *hell* of ridiculous, but the whole Metal Gear portrayal of war and physics in general has been a parody at the best of times. It just happens to be an enjoyable parody. The scene with Raiden tossing a Gear just looks like the newest peak in a long-running trend.
I got through about 30 seconds of that before I had to close the window. Which is still twice as much as I endured of the Ducktales song, so I guess that's something.
I appreciate that all artists need to find their own style of drawing to stand out, but what the hell is up with Zelda in that Virtual Shackles comic? That's a very manly tranny.
Star Wars: The Old Republic launch doc recounts years of development
Dec 22nd 2011 3:11AM (Joystiq)The story elements completely overshadow the game's more traditional content, I feel. Yeah, I'm getting sent out to kill 8 dudes and click 3 objects, but I'm getting a KOTOR-quality storyline fed to me each time I jump through the hoop. If you were expecting some kind of amazing innovation in terms of gameplay, you never read any of the previews.
Fable developer Lionhead seeking experienced MMO programmer
Dec 14th 2011 11:29AM (Massively)See the beautiful, empty, dangerous world of The Last of Us in latest screens
Dec 14th 2011 11:27AM (Joystiq)Yeah, it's basically an unlicensed videogame adaptation of I Am Legend. Same thing Rockstar is doing with Max Payne 3 being an unlicensed adaptation of Man on Fire. If they (either studio) can do something interesting with the premise it'll be legitimate enough to purchase.
Garriott talking with EA about Ultima Online 2 [update: apparently not]
Dec 14th 2011 12:22AM (Joystiq)New York University introduces MFA in 'Game Design,' starting fall 2012
Dec 13th 2011 11:22PM (Joystiq)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swDpWNKB5Co#t=0m10s
Hideo Kojima gets his Revengeance with Metal Gear Rising
Dec 13th 2011 9:18PM (Joystiq)That was *hell* of ridiculous, but the whole Metal Gear portrayal of war and physics in general has been a parody at the best of times. It just happens to be an enjoyable parody. The scene with Raiden tossing a Gear just looks like the newest peak in a long-running trend.
Modern Warfare 3 update addresses lag, certain glitches
Dec 12th 2011 10:45PM (Joystiq)I'll miss my Type 95 if it's truly broken, but screw those FMG9s. Every random goon was running around with those things, doing the ol' spray n' pray.
Today only: 40% off just about everything on Origin
Dec 12th 2011 2:35PM (Joystiq)Capcom's DuckTales, now with lyrics
Dec 11th 2011 10:44PM (Joystiq)I got through about 30 seconds of that before I had to close the window. Which is still twice as much as I endured of the Ducktales song, so I guess that's something.
Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is still sore from last night
Dec 11th 2011 2:57PM (Joystiq)