Xbox 360

[Lebron]

LoL

I haven't had time to pick up Forza 2 yet, played the demo though. Graphics were average, but the gameplay is solid....maybe too solid :P

Also, have you seen some of the customization that people have been creating for their cars? Some crazy designs out there. The Japanese had a field day with it, made a lot of Anime inspired ones.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSwiAbidWOc

and a friend of mine made this nice Paper Mario car.
http://i7.tinypic.com/689jfyf.jpg
http://i8.tinypic.com/62zma2q.jpg

[Benoit]

because forza and mass effect=mainstream titles, usually mainstream titles=good

Actually, mainstream titles usually suck.

[srb]

And Bioware don't make mainstream titles, they mainstream titles - making previously underground genres more accessible, for better and worse.

Also, I've tired immensely of Japanese adventure story games (or "RPG's", as some would call them) due to how incredibly unimaginative most are and that their game design choices often seem stuck in the early 90's, but Eternal Sonata is the most beautiful game I have ever seen in my life, and it's decent fun to play, too. Might be picking it up if it crosses the A-pond.

[FCryosuke3S]

Originally Posted by Lebron

LoL

I haven't had time to pick up Forza 2 yet, played the demo though. Graphics were average, but the gameplay is solid....maybe too solid :P

Also, have you seen some of the customization that people have been creating for their cars? Some crazy designs out there. The Japanese had a field day with it, made a lot of Anime inspired ones.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSwiAbidWOc

and a friend of mine made this nice Paper Mario car.
http://i7.tinypic.com/689jfyf.jpg
http://i8.tinypic.com/62zma2q.jpg

This one is my ONE of my favorites!



Some of these guys are freaking awesome!

And some info about the Naruto (Ubisoft)

http://www.worthplaying.com/article....thread&order=0

The X360 exclusive Naruto: Rise of a Ninja will let gamers experience Naruto starting from the series' beginning. Re-live the hit anime and manga and experience Naruto's transformation from noisy ninja-academy dropout to respected ninja. According to Microsoft the game will features localized voiceovers, but will also include Japanese voices with subtitles.

In a game exclusively developed for the Xbox 360 from the ground up and for the first time ever, gamers will experience Naruto starting from the series' beginning. Re-live the hit anime and manga and experience Naruto's transformation from noisy ninja-academy dropout to respected ninja.

Key Features

* Experience Growing Up As Naruto: The only game that allows you to step into Naruto's shoes from the series' beginning. Complete authentic missions and relive the Naruto anime and manga experience.
* Immerse Yourself In Naruto's Universe: Roam freely and discover authentic environments. Explore genuine Konoha Village and its surroundings. Interact with Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and members from the Naruto cast.
* Unparalleled Depth and Variety of Gameplay: The first Naruto game to combine action adventure gameplay, classic platforming battles, head-to-head fighting and in-depth character development.
* Build Up Your Fighting Techniques to Defeat Deadly Enemies in Fast-Paced Combat: Define your own way of the ninja as you learn to better control your chakra, improve your techniques, master new taijutsus and ninjutus, and command more powerful ninja weapons.
* Play With Friends: Select your favorite Naruto character and challenge a friend. Customize your character and pick your own battle field.

[Lebron]

Yeah, Modus over at GAF has some mad skills with the livery editor in Forza 2. I'm not a big MGS fan, but that design is crazy. He's thinking of doing a Zone of Enders one now

My favorite is the Jet Set Radio one(not by him), love that game to death.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...658fecce61.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...edebae15d4.jpg

and this Zelda Wind Waker one is just insane. People have some mad skills with this game


Then the all mighty Cloud(KH design)



Advent Children Cloud




as for Naruto, I'm surprised Ubisoft was actually able to get the Japanese voices. From what I saw in the video demonstration a week back, they seem to be doing one hell of a job with the game. They never cease to amaze me

[srb]

Ubisoft ceases to amaze me quite regularly - they can do something awesome and then turn around and do something completely horrible ^^.

But I saw the HD presentation of the Naruto game, and it actually looked pretty decent. I guess that's what you get when a big publisher bids for a license and has one of its experienced internal development houses do it instead of the rights holder just sublicensing it to some half-assed Japanese developing house that's given 12 months to create an entirely new game - I'm looking at you, Bandai.

As for the Forza decals, how do they do that??

[Lebron]

Originally Posted by srb

Ubisoft ceases to amaze me quite regularly - they can do something awesome and then turn around and do something completely horrible ^^.
[/i]

Should have been more specific, It's Ubisoft Montreal that never ceases to amaze me :P But you're right, as a whole, Ubisoft have been hit and miss lately.

As for Forza 2 decals, It's just best not to think about it. You would think they import the images somehow, but nope. All created from scratch in the Livery Editor. I just plan on buying those masterpieces off the Auction House and calling it a day

[srb]

Please tell me that you're joking.

Is that available in the Forza 2 demo? I just have to see how that works.

And yeah, Ubisoft Montréal seems to be their highest-performing internal studio. They've gone straight up after the butchering that was R6 Lockdown. Hopefully the pre-mission planning and multiple teams will return in the next R6 now that Vegas gave them plenty of money...

[Lebron]

lol I wish It was, but yeah, all done in the Livery Editor. The game doesn't allow you to import images. It didn't feature it in the demo sadly, so you can't test it out before hand. And R6 Lockdown never happened, it was just a really bad dream we all had.

If you want to see how it kind of works, there are a few videos on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/profile_video...2000ContourSVT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u4ZgHKh5lQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-BIx_R4ofk


Edit:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160833
That thread has a ton of nice paint jobs featured in it. It's where the previous pictures posted originated from

[FCryosuke3S]

New images of [Ubisoft] Naruto

[Lebron]

Originally Posted by FCryosuke3S

New images of [Ubisoft] Naruto

game is looking hot as always. Bandai-Namco and Tomy should be taking notes

[FCryosuke3S]

SEGA Announces Online Multiplayer Functionality in Virtua Fighter 5 for XBOX 360

Naruto: Rise of a Ninja (X360) - 2 New Screens

Key Features

* Experience Growing Up As Naruto: The only game that allows you to step into Naruto's shoes from the series' beginning. Complete authentic missions and relive the Naruto anime and manga experience.
* Immerse Yourself In Naruto's Universe: Roam freely and discover authentic environments. Explore genuine Konoha Village and its surroundings. Interact with Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and members from the Naruto cast.
* Unparalleled Depth and Variety of Gameplay: The first Naruto game to combine action adventure gameplay, classic platforming battles, head-to-head fighting and in-depth character development.
* Build Up Your Fighting Techniques to Defeat Deadly Enemies in Fast-Paced Combat: Define your own way of the ninja as you learn to better control your chakra, improve your techniques, master new taijutsus and ninjutus, and command more powerful ninja weapons.
* Play With Friends: Select your favorite Naruto character and challenge a friend. Customize your character and pick your own battle field.

w00t!! I'm actually a little surprised that SEGA would announce something like this before E3. Still, nice move SEGA!!!

[Lebron]

wow Sega listened, tears of joy flowing. Tears of joy. I can play me VF online now, finally. Time to take on the world. Funny how AM2 said it would never happen. But I guess the horrible sales of the PS3 version swayed their minds :P

Wonder how smooth they will be able to get it, but I don't care. Like I said, a piece of online is better than no online.


Also, new Lost Odyssey scans
http://www.xboxyde.com/news_4531_en.html

The game will own everything confirmed.

[Theclow]

Originally Posted by Lebron

Also, new Lost Odyssey scans
http://www.xboxyde.com/news_4531_en.html

1 word, WOW!
I had my doubts about this game, but after seeing this, it actually looks like it's going to be great.

The game will own everything confirmed.

*cough*Lies*cough*. It looks good but it still has to compete with Mass effect and Too human.

On another note I've picked up The Darkness and Overlord, but no one wants to hear about that.

[Aka]

Am I the only one that has a feeling some of the screens(background) on Lost Odyssey resembles Final Fantasy VII/VIII? Looks great.

[Acseru]

The Darkness is amazing game for X360 Everyone who has Xbox360 should buy its the best FPS for X360 yet. Now waiting for Bioshock & Lost Odyssey

[Lebron]

Originally Posted by theclow

cough*Lies*cough*. It looks good but it still has to compete with Mass effect and Too human.

lol, I haven't forgotten. I've just been LO deprived that's why :P

Originally Posted by AKA

Am I the only one that has a feeling some of the screens(background) on Lost Odyssey resembles Final Fantasy VII/VIII? Looks great.

Yeah, I though the same too. That nostalgia is coming back, can't wait to play the game.

[V-Slasher]

I was not going to buy VF5 without netplay, but now it turned out to be a must buy.

it's also great to have blue dragon, eternal sonata and lost odyssy coming out in the next 5 months

[Shinoto]

VF5 For 360.... More content then VF4 to VF5 for PS3

Anyways...All the goods

YT: It features the following 5 network modes.

1. Human vs human online battle using the VS Mode and Xbox Live.
2. Ranking of the above online battle.
3. "Score Attack" Ranking in ARCADE Mode.
4. "Clear Time" Ranking in ARCADE Mode.
5. "Clear Time" Ranking in DOJO Mode.

YT: There are so many differences, so I have listed the main updates and changes from the PS3 version:

・ Addition of Online Versus Mode
・ Addition of rank that only appears online
・ Support voice chats
・ Addition of online rankings
・ Ranking clip data (replays) can be browsed
・ More CPUs and balance adjustment in Quest Mode
・ More items to equip on the characters
・ Enhanced performance in DOJO Mode
・ Realized battles played by carrying in save data to VS Mode [the game will track your win/loss stats in versus mode, unlike the PS3 version]
・ Support controller vibration
・ Support analog stick
・ Additional recording of the commentary voice
・ Addition of commentary feature on EU version
・ Support Achievements and rich presence
・ Support downloading contents in the marketplace
・ Support Xbox 360 antaliasing

As you can see, the Xbox 360 version has so many new features that it could be considered as a completely new product.

[arias]

Originally Posted by Shinoto

As you can see, the Xbox 360 version has so many new features that it could be considered as a completely new product.

Very cute.