BigDannyH • Comments

• Vita exclusive Killzone: Mercenary out on 6th September in the UK

• BigDannyH 17/05/2013

  @funkateer
  "Anyway, shooters can work really great on the vita when they implement the motion controls. For example the shooting in Uncharted on Vita works a lot better than the console versions because the motion controls make it really much easier to line up those head-shots."
  
  Couldn't agree more. Loved the use of motion control for fine-tuning aiming, really intuative on a handheld. Also worked well on the 3DS remake of OOT. Reply +1

• Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D review

• BigDannyH 17/05/2013

  Sounds like a great port, good work Ninty! Reply +2

• UK LulzSec hackers jailed for their attacks on Sony and Bethesda among others

• BigDannyH 16/05/2013

  @TheTrueSpin
  Shouldn't be "but the bankers", it should be "let's go get the bankers next!"
  
  Except instead off "bankers" would should specifically target those bastards in Wall Street who created all those bullshit derivatives and got filthy rich off the back of it. Reply +6

• BigDannyH 16/05/2013

  Other than the weird kiddie picture stuff, I can't decide where I stand on this?
  
  On the one hand it sounds like they were old enough to understand the trouble they were causing, pissed off a load of people and caused companies to lose money. So they have to pay the penalty.
  
  On the other hand I can't help but feel they're having the book thrown at them to dissuade others. It's a legitimate move by the judicial system trying to stop things like this happening again but are they being over-punished? 2 years or more in jail sounds heavy. Although I must confess that I don't know if they have any previous or if they actually did anything worse than grief the companies involved (they didn't steal, did they?). Reply +4

• EA to discontinue Online Passes

• BigDannyH 16/05/2013

  I was never that bothered by the idea; buy new and it's included, buy second hand and cough up some dough, but it had some annoying side-effects. Namely it wouldn't allow you online when you took a game to your mate's house, even if you imported your gamertag.
  
  So not necessarily a bad idea just inelegantly implemented. Reply 0

• Sony on Vita: "Sometimes you've had slow starts which have suddenly sprung into life"

• BigDannyH 15/05/2013

  @verynaughtyboy
  I've owned a Vita since launch and have been calling for PSN / XBLA style titles since the start. They're such a perfect fit! Much better than crappy versions of Fifa and CoD. I've no idea why they concentrated their marketing on those shite games that people were never going to buy a Vita for.
  
  I'm looking forward to stuff like the Walking Dead and Hotline Miami and I've gotten in to a habit of holding out buying PSN games just in case they get ported to the Vita. Reply +2

• Hawken art prank changes CEO's mind about scantily clad women

• BigDannyH 15/05/2013

  I love the fact that both pictures are the first and last things anyone visiting their office sees.
  
  I also think Bro-sie somehow legitimises Ruby. Now they seem to have meaning, highlighting how ridiculous her picture alone would be. Reply +12

• Danny Bilson: inside the rise and fall of THQ

• BigDannyH 10/05/2013

  The thing is, we could all see Homefront would be inferior to CoD and Battlefield, which only meant it would be doomed. They'd have had to have made something revolutionary to part the CoD-ers from their MP.
  
  As for uDraw, it's easy to say with hindsight but weren't they basically trying to sell you paper and crayons for £50?
  
  As top dog, I think he can be held largely responsible for THQ's downfall. Reply +3

• EA refuses to licence guns and war paraphernalia in its action games this year

• BigDannyH 08/05/2013

  Does anyone outside of America even give a shit what the guns in games are called? I hate the fact that I know about real gun makes and brands due to videogames, the whole thing is a bit sickening.
  
  I'd have had way more respect for EA had they just come up with their own, funny weapon names rather than continuing to chase the gun nut crowd but refusing to pay for naming rights. Reply +2

• Sony launches indie game category on PlayStation Store

• BigDannyH 07/05/2013

  Awesome, and hopefully they'll keep coming to the Vita with a cross-play element (just in case there's some decent local MP going on).
  
  Anyone know if FTL would work on the Vita? It's one of those interesting sounding indie games that I've not heard mentioned for the system. Reply +2

• UK charts: Dead Island: Riptide remains in top spot

• BigDannyH 07/05/2013

  Tomb Raider up to 3rd. Good stuff.
  
  Only started playing this over the weekend, it's so much better than I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be a poor man's Uncharted but, while the first couple of hours have lacked the charm of Drake & Co., the gameplay's ace! Combat's fun and the climbing's way more enjoyable than Uncharted.
  
  I'm really glad I didn't miss it due to the Bioshock hype. Reply +2

• 2D randomly-generated sandbox adventure Starbound secures over $600K in three days

• BigDannyH 03/05/2013

  More than the graphical edge, the fact that most of these interesting Kickstarter games are PC/Mac/Linux is making me want to get a gaming PC. At the moment all I've got is a 5 year old, bottom of the range at the time Dell Laptop that hasn't seen the light of day in years.
  
  However I'm currently saving for the PS4 and possibly the next box not long after that. I guess I'll just continue to cross my fingers and hope the better indie games make their way to the home consoles (or even better the Vita). Reply -1

• Former Sony Liverpool developers announce Men's Room Mayhem for Vita, iOS and Android

• BigDannyH 02/05/2013

  I love that developers based in Liverpool make a game about avoiding a fight when going to the men's room. Reply +3

• The quest for Shadow of the Colossus' last big secret

• BigDannyH 02/05/2013

  @Triggerhappytel
  If SOTC is second, what's your favourite game of all time? Reply +1

• Asda drops Wii U price to just £149/£199

• BigDannyH 02/05/2013

  While I think those prices are very reasonable, I still don't really want one.
  
  I have to admit that the party games look like great fun, but only when you have 4 mates over, and the only other interesting title is the yet to be released HD Wind Waker.
  
  I do like the idea of playing on the controller's screen but the rumoured battery life sounds like a bit of an issue. Plus it sounds like it's not available for all games.
  
  While dropping the price is a good idea to boost sales it seems pointless without coinciding with a game release? Reply +2

• Lovefilm Instant PlayStation 3 app finally gets HD streaming

• BigDannyH 01/05/2013

  I know we're supposed to want game consoles to play games but I have to admit that this is great news. The updated UI as much as the HD stuff. Reply +1

• Thomas Was Alone review

• BigDannyH 01/05/2013

  It's definitely very easy (only half way through to be fair) but if the developer was concentrating on the narrative then fair play for trying something a little different. Variety is the spice of life.
  
  Not sure how EG managed to give this a higher rating than Guacamelee though? I guess Guacamelee must've just hit the sweet spot for me and not the reviewer. Reply +1

• Terraria finally gets European PS3 release date

• BigDannyH 30/04/2013

  @Ahskay
  Ha, you just know that's been stuck in my head all day!
  
  I may be mistaken (as I said, literally 20 mins in) but I appeared to have an option to retire my Patapon villagers. I really hope it's not possible for them to die, that'd be heartbreaking! Cannon Fodder all over again.
  
  I also got the impression the little guys might level up, or at least could be kitted out in better gear. Am I going to get obsessively addicted to this game? Reply 0

• BigDannyH 30/04/2013

  @mumblyjoe
  Will keep it in mind, always open to suggestions.
  
  So far I've dabbled in the GoW games and Chinatown wars, and I think I'll try Half Minute Hero after Patapon. I've been glancing at FF Tactics but for some reason the idea of playing a Strategy RPG is a little daunting. Reply 0

• BigDannyH 30/04/2013

  Cross buy would be nice, although I'm mainly finding I only play the cross-buy stuff on the Vita. Good to have the option of playing on PS3 though, especially if there's local co-op.
  
  Off topic - Downloaded Patapon last night (PSP version for the Vita), only played it for 20 mins on the train this morning but what a charming little game it is. I've got high hopes for it.
  
  I'm finding that, while I'm waiting for new Vita titles (like Terraria), I can always dip into the PSP catalogue and find a little gem. Half the fun of owning the Vita.
  
  I honestly don't know when I became such a fan-boy for the Vita, I just bloody love it. Will be a shame if it never finds a wider audience. Reply +14

• Soul Sacrifice review

• BigDannyH 30/04/2013

  @NoTheMama
  Do not neglect to play Guacamelee!
  
  I've played a fair few games this year (incl. 70+ hours of the excellent P4G) and Guacamelee is easily the most fun. It's beautiful, stylish, funny and the combat is fast enough to feel great without getting hectic. The platforming and metroidvania elements are also fantastic.
  
  I know it's an opinion and doesn't really matter but I'm quite surprised at the 7 it got here, it's a solid 9 for me.
  
  The Vita may not have a "killer app" (I hate that term by the way") but it has a load of excellent and varied games to keep any gamer happy. More like a swarm of killer bees. Reply +11

• Sony announces Vita game Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery

• BigDannyH 26/04/2013

  Wow, the little lad looks very Costume Quest-esque. Which is definitely a good thing!
  
  When it comes to vidjagame graphics, style beats realism every time. Reply +1

• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy HD set back until July

• BigDannyH 26/04/2013

  I'd like a Vita version but, to be fair, this will work fine on iOS.
  
  I played the original game on my iPhone and it was great. Reply 0

• House of the Dead: Overkill gets iOS re-release

• BigDannyH 26/04/2013

  @Outpostmodern
  My thoughts exactly! The voice acting and silly, but genuinely funny script was what elevated an otherwise mediocre lightgun shooter to a great game.
  
  If you have a night free, a mate to play it with and a few beers you've got a recipe for a good laugh. Reply +1

• Quantic Dream: In pursuit of, and setting, a Hollywood precedent

• BigDannyH 25/04/2013

  I really hope this is as good as Mr Cage thinks it is.
  
  I've no reason to doubt Page or Dafoe, both excellent actors, but the writing and directing also need to be up to scratch. Fingers crossed.
  
  I doubt I'll have as much fun with Beyond as I am with Guacamelee, which to be fair is the most fun I've had with any game this year (can't beat great combat, excellent platforming and a sense of humour), but variety is the spice of life. Reply +7