2012-01-07, 15:08 | Link #1242 |
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One disappointing game shouldn't make you suddenly distrust everything Bioware creates.
ME1 is one of the defining games of the generation. DA:O is up there with the best of it's genre. ME2 was epic in scope and execution, not as good as ME1 but certainly the best game of 2010 (or at least tied with RDR). Then DA:2 comes along and it's clearly rushed. By how long we've had to wait for ME3 and the fact they have been receptive to critiquing from the fans (such as how they ditched too many RPG elements for ME2) should inspire confidence. |
2012-01-07, 16:03 | Link #1243 | |
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I think within 5 years most retail stores will drop PC titles completely, barring the special edition versions with physical loot. |
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2012-01-07, 19:39 | Link #1245 | ||
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2012-01-07, 20:02 | Link #1246 |
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Given that consoles are becoming more popular due to the ease of use (no installation and compatibility issues and the like) retail shops are far from dieing out, no matter what the doomsayers may claim. The PC retail market will diminish, sure. And I have no doubt that in the future, major chains will stock fewer and fewer PC titles because it'll get less and less profitable. Though you will always keep finding the smaller specialty shops of the type that still sell NES games that will keep selling them.
But retail games will always exist. |
2012-01-07, 20:12 | Link #1247 | |
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2012-01-07, 23:15 | Link #1248 |
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The only time I buy physical copies these days is when I want the goodies from a Collector's Edition set. Space is already a constraint in my rooms considering that I also collect model kits, and I don't exactly have the option to "download kits". :P Whereas with PC Gaming, I can centralise everything within my gaming rig.
The way I see it, digital distribution makes sense. It enables them to co-ordinate global launches better, prevents leaks via unsavoury store clerks, and replaces the production cost of packaging with server bandwidth, allowing them to have a higher profit margin and lower initial investment cost. The only reason why I have not installed Origin yet is because their selection of titles is not compelling enough, BF3 notwithstanding. I will probably install it when ME3 comes out, as I do want to finish my character's saga all the way from ME1. Cheers.
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2012-01-07, 23:21 | Link #1249 | |||
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Sorry you have shelving issues, but that's not really a reason for the industry to stop making physical copies. It's like saying my hard drive is getting full so we should stop having things to download. There are some indie games, but I'd disagree that they are what's actually good. Of course a question of "what's good" is a personal opinion thing anyways so no point really arguing in that respect. Quote:
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I'm still looking forward to and planing to get ME3, but we'll see how they do this time around.
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2012-01-07, 23:21 | Link #1250 | ||
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Varies a lot per console, too. I hear the Wii barely even bothers. Not surprising either. HDD space is still an issue for consoles. Quote:
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2012-01-08, 01:15 | Link #1251 |
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As far as DA2 goes, the story was the weakest point IMO. I mean after DAO, I should expect something better. As far as the main story went, it was something I'd expect from an expansion or a bridge between 1-2. Especially with the way Flemeth was handled.
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2012-01-08, 04:53 | Link #1252 | |
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As Bioware are still "those guys who have made some of the best games of this generation", I'm more than ready to sideline DA:2 as an exception to the rule. More bad games would make it a trend, but for now, it was only a one-off. |
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2012-01-08, 15:57 | Link #1253 |
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Steam has been offering 'collector's editions' of their own, basically the artwork or what have you is given in a pdf form. Not quite what I would want if I paid the extra dough. I totally understand why one would prefer physical copies. I myself only buy them if indeed I'm wanting the collector's edition which would come with physical goodies.
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2012-01-12, 14:20 | Link #1255 |
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Eh? Saving Kelly and the others from being melted into goo is easy, jsut make sure you go straight through the Omega 4 relay right after they get kidnapped (do not do any missions!) and make sure to send a loyal crew member to escort them back.
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2012-01-12, 18:56 | Link #1256 |
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Cross-Promotion with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and Mass Effect 3
Playing the Reckoning demo will grant bonus content for you to use in ME3, and the ME3 demo will also do the same for Reckoning. You get armor for simply playing the demos and weapons for completing the demos. This cross-promotion makes much more sense than the Dead Space 2/Dragon Age II cross promotion from last year, and it's much simpler since you don't have to buy the game, just have to play the demo. |
2012-01-14, 01:47 | Link #1258 |
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Welp, it's Origin only and non-Steam as well: http://gamingbolt.com/origin-is-requ...-mass-effect-3
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2012-01-14, 06:38 | Link #1260 |
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It's soul poison. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin_...on_platform%29
The 'criticism' section will explain why.
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