@kjhasdfjkhk Porting PC games to Xbox is surprisingly easy. Even if they haven't started on it AT ALL, they could still port it in time for a simultaneous cross-platform release for whatever their current projected window is. Now, if they're planning on putting it on PS3 as well...
@(Unverified) The controls could probably translate over to a gamepad more elegantly than you might think. I'd imagine you would use the left stick for movement, the triggers as your left-click/right-click skills, and then from there on out the rest could be pretty customizable. D-pad for target selection maybe? Right stick to bring up a rotary skill-selector? The face buttons would probably be mappable to different potions, scrolls, usable items, or even additional skills perhaps. We're talking about a game that can be played with literally nothing but a mouse, so I think they have a lot of options in that regard.
Although, I'm in agreement with the "it just wouldn't feel right without a mouse" opinion.
@jimr9999us FFXIV would like a word with you. If there's one thing SE did right with that, it's the graphics. And yes, that probably is the ONLY thing they really did right.
@Mcmax3000 What a remarkably informative and concise post. You, sir, win an Internet. Unless, of course, SOPA passes. Then you win... I duno, free porn? Or are they taking that away, too? =P
@trendscenedental Also, sorry for the double-post, but I'd really love to see some method of hooking a single Kinect up to both an Xbox AND a PC. I have one monitor that I use for all my hardcore gaming, and it would be awesome if I didn't have to constantly switch the Kinect between the two. Not that I expect to use Kinect for any hardcore gaming on EITHER platform, but hey, a guy can dream, right?
So, since this will be hooked up to my PC, I can't imagine they'll make me say "Xbox, blah blah blah" when I want to issue a voice command. What will they use instead, "Kinect"? I really hope not, it's too common a word. The software should allow you to set your own signaling word so I can set it to my computer's name.
@squareballref Lots of FF fans hate on XII. Personally, I'd rank it among the top 3 (right behind VI and IV), but regardless of if you loved or hated it, XII is absolutely NOTHING like XIII. You might want to rent XIII first, rather than buying it outright...
@Piko As a former FFXI player, Vayne reminded me a lot of the Archduke of Jeuno, which made him quite an enjoyable character for me. But I completely agree with the "moar Kefka!" sentiment, he was the PERFECT villain. ***Spoilers for FFVI*** As if being bat-shit crazy and dressing like a clown weren't enough, dude actually SUCCEEDED in destroying the world. Epic.
@Doppel A Draconius mka Aguiluz This is a case of "fight for your rights, or lose them" in Anonymous' eyes (and it very well may be so). If you're not going to exercise your rights, then why should it matter to you if said rights are taken away? This nation was founded by people fighting for their rights, and Anon's actions echo that same sentiment that made this country what it is now. Our founding fathers would be proud to see that their fellow countrymen are taking action and standing up for what they believe in. Anon, keep on truckin'!
Diablo III heading to a gaming console near you [Updated]
Jan 10th 2012 1:49PM (Massively)Porting PC games to Xbox is surprisingly easy. Even if they haven't started on it AT ALL, they could still port it in time for a simultaneous cross-platform release for whatever their current projected window is. Now, if they're planning on putting it on PS3 as well...
Diablo III heading to a gaming console near you [Updated]
Jan 10th 2012 1:46PM (Massively)The controls could probably translate over to a gamepad more elegantly than you might think. I'd imagine you would use the left stick for movement, the triggers as your left-click/right-click skills, and then from there on out the rest could be pretty customizable. D-pad for target selection maybe? Right stick to bring up a rotary skill-selector? The face buttons would probably be mappable to different potions, scrolls, usable items, or even additional skills perhaps. We're talking about a game that can be played with literally nothing but a mouse, so I think they have a lot of options in that regard.
Although, I'm in agreement with the "it just wouldn't feel right without a mouse" opinion.
The Secret World's engine takes center stage
Jan 10th 2012 1:40PM (Massively)FFXIV would like a word with you. If there's one thing SE did right with that, it's the graphics. And yes, that probably is the ONLY thing they really did right.
Newscorp app adds Fox, IGN, the Wall Street Journal and Fox News to Xbox 360 in 2012
Jan 10th 2012 1:26PM (Joystiq)What a remarkably informative and concise post. You, sir, win an Internet. Unless, of course, SOPA passes. Then you win... I duno, free porn? Or are they taking that away, too? =P
Kinect for Windows leers at February 1 launch date
Jan 10th 2012 1:16PM (Joystiq)Also, sorry for the double-post, but I'd really love to see some method of hooking a single Kinect up to both an Xbox AND a PC. I have one monitor that I use for all my hardcore gaming, and it would be awesome if I didn't have to constantly switch the Kinect between the two. Not that I expect to use Kinect for any hardcore gaming on EITHER platform, but hey, a guy can dream, right?
Kinect for Windows leers at February 1 launch date
Jan 10th 2012 1:13PM (Joystiq)"Melchior, launch Zune. Playlist four."
Gettin' me all hot n' bothered... ^_^b
Meet Final Fantasy XIII-2's moogle, kupo
Jan 6th 2012 1:04PM (Joystiq)Lots of FF fans hate on XII. Personally, I'd rank it among the top 3 (right behind VI and IV), but regardless of if you loved or hated it, XII is absolutely NOTHING like XIII. You might want to rent XIII first, rather than buying it outright...
Meet Final Fantasy XIII-2's moogle, kupo
Jan 6th 2012 12:57PM (Joystiq)As a former FFXI player, Vayne reminded me a lot of the Archduke of Jeuno, which made him quite an enjoyable character for me. But I completely agree with the "moar Kefka!" sentiment, he was the PERFECT villain.
***Spoilers for FFVI***
As if being bat-shit crazy and dressing like a clown weren't enough, dude actually SUCCEEDED in destroying the world. Epic.
Anonymous is apparently gearing up to shut Sony down again
Jan 3rd 2012 1:40PM (Joystiq)This is a case of "fight for your rights, or lose them" in Anonymous' eyes (and it very well may be so). If you're not going to exercise your rights, then why should it matter to you if said rights are taken away? This nation was founded by people fighting for their rights, and Anon's actions echo that same sentiment that made this country what it is now. Our founding fathers would be proud to see that their fellow countrymen are taking action and standing up for what they believe in. Anon, keep on truckin'!
Borderlands 2 Gunzerker profiled, Siren gameplay will be 'very, very different'
Dec 29th 2011 1:04PM (Joystiq)2K, take note of this. Please. Also, I love you.