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• The big interview: Phil Harrison on Xbox One, Kinect, indie games and red rings

• CloudXIV 22/05/2013

  @patrickdaigletuttle The sad thing is that this answer is correct not because PCs suddenly became so awesome, but because consoles became so terrible. I am going to get a PC (and maybe a ps4 in the future for the few worthy exclusives), but I'm not going to use Steam or any other service that binds my games in any way. I'm old fashioned in this regard and I want to do whatever I please with my copy of the game. There should be more places like gog.com. Reply +1

• CloudXIV 22/05/2013

  M$ is getting really cocky here if they think they can pull all that off and be succesful with gamers. At least Sony got cocky and screwed up a bit after two generations of total domination. M$ just got relevant with 360 and they're already think they can get away with everything. Are they really not seeing that right now Xbox One is a terrible platform for gamers like us? Or maybe they don't really need us any more? Maybe the CoD and casual crowd is enough for them? Reply 0

• Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PC announced

• CloudXIV 22/05/2013

  High Voltage Software, the developer that butchered the HD ports of Zone of the Enders. They were so bad that I even sent them an email expressing my disappointment (they never replied though). Well, at least on PC you can always make up for terrible optimisation with raw power. Anyway, expect a terrible port. Reply +2

• Xbox One second-hand games will charge a fee to play

• CloudXIV 21/05/2013

  They can shove their box where the sun doesn't shine. I've been playing on consoles for over 25 years and computers always played second fiddle when it comes to my gaming needs, but enough is enough. I'm gonna invest in a fairly powerful PC and buy a ps4 for the few consoles games that are still worth it, but MS is not going to get a dime from me with an attitude like that. Reply +6

• Next Xbox Reveal: live report and live video

• CloudXIV 21/05/2013

  That's sad... Sony won this generation before it even started. But the saddest thing is that I was actually disappointed after watching the ps4 reveal, but at least they focused on games. Sure, they waren't games I would like to see, but at least we saw games!
  What Microsoft has shown is... It's shit. That's the only word that comes to mind. A hot steamy pile of shit. Reply 0

• CloudXIV 21/05/2013

  I wasn't expecting much of Microsoft, but this is probably the most terrible console reveal ever. This console deserves to fail. Reply 0

• CloudXIV 21/05/2013

  This presentation is pretty damn weak if you're actually interested in GAMES. Reply 0

• CloudXIV 21/05/2013

  More than 20 minutes and not a single thing that would make even consider buying the new eggsbox. Reply +1

• CloudXIV 21/05/2013

  As a person who just wants to play games on a console I'm terribly bored by this presentation. Reply 0

• Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut review

• CloudXIV 07/05/2013

  @cloudskipa This. The framerate is absolutely horrible in this release. I've played the game for a few hours right after I got it and for the most part I had to deal with 10-15fps. I can't play a game like this. I haven't played it since and I'm waiting for a patch. This review is not fair if it doesn't mention such serious technical issues. Until the patch arrives this Director's Cur is a broken product and people should know that. I'm a huge fan of this game and this game along with Demon's Souls were my game of the year 2010 choices and that's exactly why I refuse to play it in this poor state. Reply +3

• How Sony Santa Monica mastered PlayStation 3

• CloudXIV 05/05/2013

  I always admired GoW tech, be it on ps2 or ps3, but the games it powered are mediocre at best. I never doubted the technological achievements of this franchise, but it always boggles my mind, why is the series with such weak gameplay so popular. I guess I'll never know. Anyway, throw the bloody "thumb downs" at me. Reply -10

• Rambo game finally shows off Rambo

• CloudXIV 03/05/2013

  This is probably going to be terrible. And Rambo in this game looks nothing like Sly which is a shame. A Rambo game would probably work better as some kind of old school arcade shooter/beat'em up with Rambo inspired levels. I predict this will be a clunky and crappy version of the already boring Tomb Raider reboot. Reply +1

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

• CloudXIV 03/05/2013

  @Vivs I don't know, not too many games hit 3 million initial release sales during ps2 era. Titles like Devil May Cry had sales at around 2-3 million and I wouldn't call them "niche". As I said, not a blockbuster either, but somewhere in the middle. Reply +1

• CloudXIV 03/05/2013

  @Vivs I wouldn't call it niche, but it's hardly a blockbuster either. I think it sold over a million copies and back in the ps2 days that was enough to call it a success and I think they added another million with the HD collection. Anyway, I'd really like to see The Last Guardian finally released... Reply +1

• CloudXIV 02/05/2013

  I've never searched as much as those guys, but I remember wandering in this land for hours. There is something magical about this game, something that makes you wander around and stare at the views all the time. I still think it's the best looking game ever made. Its technology may age, but the beauty of this game will never fade. Reply +4

• Kojima scraps Zone of the Enders sequel project

• CloudXIV 03/05/2013

  @Nikanoru Or it might be a translation error. Maybe he meant that the HD Collection jumps from 60 to 30 frames constantly (which it actually does). I tried to play 2nd Runner HD and couldn't, cause the framerate isn't consistently low, it jumps all over the place causing terrible frame skipping and lag. It desperately needs a patch. I kept my copy hoping we would see it someday and maybe I'll just live to see it. Reply +1

• Kojima: Xbox 360 disc size to blame for lack of Metal Gear Solid: Legacy Collection

• CloudXIV 02/05/2013

  To be honest, I think any person that really wanted to play MGS4 would buy the damn p3 already. I'm not rich, I earn 1/4 of UK's minimal wage here in my country, but I can still buy a system for a few games if I really want to play them. I bought a 360 just to play Bayonetta (the ps3 version sucked) and Deadly Premonition. I bought a lot of systems just to play a few good games. And if you really don't want to buy a system you can borrow it from a friend or something. Reply +3

• CloudXIV 02/05/2013

  @funkateer I don't like the PC version. The lack of the fantastic looking motion blur effects and terrible sound quality make it a mediocre port. It also shows that the game doesn't gain much by upping the resolution. I also think the low-res textures look crisper without filtering, but that's just my preference. Reply 0

• CloudXIV 02/05/2013

  @GavinUK86 And what would an "HD" version of MGS offer? Do you really believe the blocky, flickering and pixelated graphics of MGS would gain anything from higher resolution? The game is great as it is, doesn't really need tinkering.
  And Twin Snakes sucks so let's not talk about it. Reply 0

• Group responsible for first Wii mod chip claims to have hacked Wii U to play copied games

• CloudXIV 30/04/2013

  I always buy the games I like (often multiple versions of my favorites), but I have to admit I like to mod or hack my consoles for various reasons. For example, the ability to play Wii games from a usb drive or being able to play an NTSC version of a ps2 (or ps1 or saturn) game you already own in PAL format, but don't want to deal with black borders and slower gameplay. Or simply to unlock the possibilities that waren't there. The sad thing is that a lot of people use hacks and chips to play games without paying a dime to the people that DESERVE to get money for the awesome games that give us so much joy. I don't get that. I mod my consoles, I make backups or dumps (for personal use), but I always pay for games I enjoy, because I know that if I don't I won't see more of them in the future. Reply +17

• Capcom: "excessive outsourcing" has resulted in a "decline in quality"

• CloudXIV 18/04/2013

  @joelstinton Amen to that. Even though I don't really like the new DMC that much (it's just not on the same level as 3) it's an ok game, but Resident Evil 6 is just terrible. It's not a good game and it's definitely not a good RE game. Everything that made this series great is gone. And the sad part is that even if the game underperformed in the sales department it still sold millions which means they'll continue to buther that franchise. Reply +2

• Beyond: Two Souls preview: David Cage on life after the Rain

• CloudXIV 16/04/2013

  I'm not so sure I'm gonna get fooled for the 4th time. I've played every Quantic Dream game (Omikron, Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain) and they were all very interesting, they hooked you up, but then they all came crashing down, their plots fell apart and were ultimately terrible with unsatisfying endings. David Cage is probably a good game director, but he shouldn't write, he just doesn't seem to be able to pull off a decent script. Reply 0

• Remember this - is Capcom's new IP the last of a dying breed?

• CloudXIV 09/04/2013

  I like the style of this game, not so sure about the gameplay though. Still, I'm totally gonna buy if it's above average (gameplay wise). "Double A" games were always my favorite, cause they brought together decent production values and originality. Sometimes the gameplay or the graphics sucked, but they still had that something that made you want to play them. Reply 0

• Film critic and video games' best frenemy Roger Ebert has passed

• CloudXIV 07/04/2013

  @Ahskay I really did not want to reply to you as you seem to prove that you really are full of yourself. But let us be precise here, we are arguing about one word which is "art." I'm just trying to state (as distinctly as I can) that I don't need that word associated with whatever form of creation I am enjoying to actually enjoy it. For example, some people go out of themselves to prove that a game like Journey is "art". I don't care if it is or isn't. Personally I enjoyed the experience it gave me a whole freakin' lot and that is all that matters to me and that is also my point here. You can fight with dead (or alive) critics all you want about wheter it is "art" or not, but I couln't care less, cause the game was awesome. Period. Reply +1

• Wii U Aliens: Colonial Marines misses launch window, is it still alive?

• CloudXIV 06/04/2013

  Hardly a loss for WiiU owners. But it's too bad that the trend of "no WiiU version" is continuing. If it keeps up WiiU just might end up as one of the worst Nintendo consoles ever (excluding Virtual Boy). As far as I'm concerned Bayonetta 2 is the only thing interesting coming to WiiU. It's probably going to be awesome, but it's still just one game. Reply -1