Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted August 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 21, 2019 https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/08/spider-man-is-out-of-the-mcu-thanks-to-sonydisney-standoff/ Didn't really know where to post this so I am just going to post it here as I think there's a gaming angle to this. Last year Sony did really well with the new Spiderman and my guess is that the licensing allows for that kind of promotion of character in their games. I get why they couldn't come to an amicable agreement but honestly why would Sony let go of a potential cash cow where they aren't sharing the revenue on multiple fronts and instead only having to deal with Marvel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 On 20/08/2019 at 01:01, Mel81x said: https://kotaku.com/upcoming-exploration-rpg-greedfall-has-my-attention-1837314321 If someone is looking for an RPG to fill their RPG void this one has gotten a bit of attention. It looks like the Witcher with pirates. I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted August 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: It looks like the Witcher with pirates. I'm interested. Hows that other pirate game coming along? Sea of Thieves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Just now, Mel81x said: Hows that other pirate game coming along? Sea of Thieves? I've only played a bit since completing the quest line for their big update - but they did add another new update with new quests. I just haven't played much of it lately. That game's always a good time if you've got a good group of friends on, but otherwise... it can be a bit dull. And you've also got to set aside 2-3 hours to play, which can be impossible sometimes. Most of what I've been playing lately is Rocket League, which is like my bread and butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 For @..., there appears to be a small offer on for some Switch games at Game, Argos and Amazon, whereby you can buy one and get another half price. However, it's only a small amount of games though does have the likes of Mario Kart 8 and Mario Maker 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted August 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 26, 2019 Has anyone on here actually played A Plague Tale? I was skeptic about buying it when it first came out but I am thinking with the backlog dying off slowly I am going to go get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 27 minutes ago, Mel81x said: Has anyone on here actually played A Plague Tale? I was skeptic about buying it when it first came out but I am thinking with the backlog dying off slowly I am going to go get it. Heard of it but not played it myself. Supposed to be quite good from what I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted August 28, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 28, 2019 Has anyone played Detroit: Become Human? The missus has got a PS4 and it's on my account so tempted to give it a go when I'm next there. Seen a few vids on YouTube and it looks alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted August 28, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, Pyfish said: Has anyone played Detroit: Become Human? The missus has got a PS4 and it's on my account so tempted to give it a go when I'm next there. Seen a few vids on YouTube and it looks alright. Its good maybe not as good as the last two games Quantic made though but its still a decent game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted August 28, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Mel81x said: Its good maybe not as good as the last two games Quantic made though but its still a decent game. I'll give it a go then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 So the DCMS has recommended the UK Government to regulate loot boxes under the Gambling Act. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-09-11-dcms-recommends-uk-government-regulates-loot-boxes-under-the-gambling-act Would love to see this happen but remain unconvinced that they (be it the Tories, Labour, cross party, whatever) will actually regulate loot boxes. That EA bint never helped EA's defence mind by trying to rebrand them as 'surprise mechanics'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted September 13, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted September 13, 2019 13 hours ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: So the DCMS has recommended the UK Government to regulate loot boxes under the Gambling Act. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-09-11-dcms-recommends-uk-government-regulates-loot-boxes-under-the-gambling-act Would love to see this happen but remain unconvinced that they (be it the Tories, Labour, cross party, whatever) will actually regulate loot boxes. That EA bint never helped EA's defence mind by trying to rebrand them as 'surprise mechanics'. Think the problem that is stated is more a global issue than just in the UK government. It all really depends on how you see it, as a concerned parent you dont want your child abusing money to pay for loot boxes and as a consumer you dont want to have to pay for stuff when you've already shelled out money for the game. EA are the worst at this and they have already received backlash from the community on their lootbox practices but its never really been something regulated before and I sincerely hope this is the start of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 For anyone interested, the Mario Kart mobile game has been released and........ it's a bit meh really. Not a fan of the steering so far and have read the game is very grindy and quite unfriendly in regards to microtransactions. However, one big question. Why is there an option for a £5 monthly subscription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted September 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted September 26, 2019 Has anyone tried this? https://goose.game/ Its called Untitled Goose Game and it has you as a Goose that basically goes around annoying human beings. Been getting some great reviews so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Mel81x said: Has anyone tried this? https://goose.game/ Its called Untitled Goose Game and it has you as a Goose that basically goes around annoying human beings. Been getting some great reviews so far. Sounds fucking great lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted September 26, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted September 26, 2019 I mean I watched the Dunkey video about it and laughed my ass off.......the rake in the lake....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted September 27, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted September 27, 2019 10 hours ago, Viva la FCB said: I mean I watched the Dunkey video about it and laughed my ass off.......the rake in the lake....... I've been watching it on and off on Twitch and the way people get creative to complete the micro missions is hilarious. Couple that with dialog and it turns into a good comedy set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted October 9, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 9, 2019 https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/10/doom-eternal-joins-this-years-game-delay-club-will-launch-march-2020/ Another delay. Coming out March 20th, 2020 now. Birthday month purchase I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Mel81x said: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/10/doom-eternal-joins-this-years-game-delay-club-will-launch-march-2020/ Another delay. Coming out March 20th, 2020 now. Birthday month purchase I suppose. Doom Eternal, Yakuza Remastered Collection, Last of Us Part 2 and the first part of the FF7 Remake. All within a month or so. And my birthday is bang in the middle of it as well. Fantastic. Edited October 9, 2019 by Bluebird Hewitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted October 9, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: Doom Eternal, Yakuza Remastered Collection, Last of Us Part 2 and the first part of the FF7 Remake. All within a month or so. And my birthday is bang in the middle of it as well. Fantastic. Same here. There will be another title around then too I highly doubt Nintendo are going to leave it as a month for the rest of the big names to put out big titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted October 10, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 10, 2019 The rules make no sense. The powerups create unfair advantage and the IOC is now involved? Yeah, this is just weird and dumb at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Activision-Blizzard is (rightly) getting a ton of flak for the censorship and ban of a HK Hearthstone player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted October 11, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 11, 2019 20 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Activision-Blizzard is (rightly) getting a ton of flak for the censorship and ban of a HK Hearthstone player. Yeah the whole thing is utterly ridiculous, took away his winnings and banned him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 21:48, Dr. Gonzo said: Activision-Blizzard is (rightly) getting a ton of flak for the censorship and ban of a HK Hearthstone player. I haven't read a massive amount into this (a tournament winner mentioning about Hong Kong on the stream I think) but the fact that everyone is up in arms for something that Activision Blizzard have done isn't surprising at all. 18 hours ago, Viva la FCB said: Yeah the whole thing is utterly ridiculous, took away his winnings and banned him. Just read that he will now receive the prize money and have his suspension lowered to six months. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-10-12-after-a-week-of-protests-blizzard-issues-statement-on-pro-hong-kong-hearthstone-player-ban Still ott mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 57 minutes ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: I haven't read a massive amount into this (a tournament winner mentioning about Hong Kong on the stream I think) but the fact that everyone is up in arms for something that Activision Blizzard have done isn't surprising at all. Just read that he will now receive the prize money and have his suspension lowered to six months. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-10-12-after-a-week-of-protests-blizzard-issues-statement-on-pro-hong-kong-hearthstone-player-ban Still ott mind. I feel fortunate that I haven’t enjoyed a game made my Activision-Blizzard in some time (well I liked the latest CoD for about 4 weeks before getting tired of it) - cos I feel inclined to not buy any of their shit for a while after this. And if I do get the Modern Warfare reboot out of nostalgia, I’ll buy it used so they don’t get my money. The situation in Hong Kong is fucked up, and all of these western companies bending to China’s censorship is also fucked up. South Park has it right, they just need Tegridy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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