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[power]

State of Decay Studio Founder Jeff Strain Starts New Studio, Possibility Space - IGN

“If you look at the way they [Xbox] manage and deal with the studios they’ve acquired over the past five years versus 10 years ago or 15 years ago, there’s a profound difference,” Strain said. “They do a good job of acknowledging that diversity of development cultures is a strength and not a weakness, and they support that and encourage that to the greatest degree that they can. They’ve done a good job of protecting the development cultures of all the development studios. And that’s why, by and large, I think people are happy working there.”

[Ruthwik_Rao]

@power

…State of Decay Studio Founder Jeff Strain Starts New Studio, Possibility Space - IGN

“If you look at the way they [Xbox] manage and deal with the studios they’ve acquired over the past five years versus 10 years ago or 15 years ago, there’s a profound difference,” Strain said. “They do a good job of acknowledging that diversity of development cultures is a strength and not a weakness, and they support that and encourage that to the greatest degree that they can. They’ve done a good job of protecting the development cultures of all the development studios. And that’s why, by and large, I think people are happy working there.”

Nice. Wasn’t undead also one of the few studios that are unionized or was that just the founder’s wish? Not able to remember properly.

[power]

@Ruthwik_Rao

Nice. Wasn’t undead also one of the few studios that are unionized or was that just the founder’s wish? Not able to remember properly.

He wrote an open letter recently on unionization to fight against the taboo nature of the topic as far as I know.

[Ruthwik_Rao]

@power

He wrote an open letter recently on unionization to fight against the taboo nature of the topic as far as I know.

Yeah that’s the one I remember.

Either way I’m not sure if unionization is in the interests of megacorporations so that’s both games and vfx industry doomed to a degree.

[Staffy]

When music is this beautiful in a game it can sure hit me in the feels, love this!

Best HD VGM 612 - On the Other Side of the Mirage (Yormgen) - [Tales of Vesperia]

[CryOn]

@Staffy

When music is this beautiful in a game it can sure hit me in the feels, love this!

You should revive the game soundtrack OT.

The Gaming Music Thread |OT| Music is the universal language of mankind

https://youtu.be/_KvqTaq1XhA That’s just the menu theme… The rest of the OST is on par if not better than this. Game is fantastic too.

[The_Xboxer (Adam)]

GTANet

[peter42O]

@javycane

As much as I hate Valhalla and Odyssey’s gameplay structure damn can Ubisoft craft open worlds like no other lol. Like Ancient Greece is absolutely insane.

I agree in regards to Valhalla, disagree with Odyssey but agree in regards to how amazing Ubisoft crafts their open worlds. Playing Far Cry 6. Looks stunning!!!

@ChuckeRearmed

Well, licensed games sell. It is kinda funny how Sony is becoming Disney of consoles (with all those IPs they are getting from movies and so on like Star Wars, Marvel, Spider Man etc.), while MS is becoming Netflix (all in-house IPs, creates its own and so on).

If Sony decides to take subscription service seriously they can be very successful due to the ties in movie industry (more leverage to prevent the content from being pulled off the platform or appearing in other places).

Yeah, Sony is definitely becoming Disney of consoles. lol. I’m all in for Spider Man 2, Wolverine, KOTOR Remake and I would love a Star Wars Mandalorian game from Santa Monica Studio with Cory Barlog leading it. Oh man!!!

I’m also looking forward to seeing the eventual Jedi Fallen Order 2 from Respawn/EA, Star Wars from Massive/Ubisoft and if Quantic Dream/Epic is working on one.

@Doncabesa

They will in situations where the licensing agreement is agreeable. They do not want to invest years of studio time into an IP they might lose the rights to shortly after the game releases.

This is why Microsoft should acquire WB Games and ALL of DC. Problem solved!!!

@The_Xboxer

will you attend the supposed Dying Light 2 preview event?

Nice!!! Looking forward to reading/watching previews in a few weeks. Doubt that anyone is attending anything. It’s most likely streamed via Parsec.

@The_Xboxer

Seems the game is on track. I think we’ll get some hands on previews soon. This month or november. Followed just after by new gameplay footage and then after maybe a big network test before release.

This is great news for those interested. Thus far, I have never ever been able to truly get into a From Software game to where I actually completed it.

[The_Xboxer (Adam)]

@peter42O

If you watch the Dying Light 2 previews, just tell me if it’s good as I won’t watch them to not spoil myself with new features or mechanics etc. I’m pretty sure it will be a hit but would be good to just have another confirmation.

As for Elden Ring it’s my most anticipated game of 2022 with Dying Light 2 & Starfield.

Indeed not a game for everyone but if you like Miyazaki’s games you know what to expect. It’s not difficult for the sake of difficulty but it’s challenging for the sense of accomplishment and when you succeed it’s deserved and the reward behind is worth it.

You’re on your own. It’s the type of game that won’t hold your hand and treat you like a kid telling you everything. It respects your intelligence and let you figure it out by yourself, the devs know you can achieve the seemingly impossible things in their game.

If there’s a network test you should give it a try plus you could always play it in coop to have friendly help in your adventure.

[javycane (Javier Ruiz)]

Xbox Updated and knocked Odyssey off Quick Resume

Sigh

[peter42O]

@The_Xboxer

If you watch the Dying Light 2 previews, just tell me if it’s good as I won’t watch them to not spoil myself with new features or mechanics etc. I’m pretty sure it will be a hit but would be good to just have another confirmation.

As for Elden Ring it’s my most anticipated game of 2022 with Dying Light 2 & Starfield.

Indeed not a game for everyone but if you like Miyazaki’s games you know what to expect. It’s not difficult for the sake of difficulty but it’s challenging for the sense of accomplishment and when you succeed it’s deserved and the reward behind is worth it.

If there’s a network test you should give it a try plus you could always play it in coop to have friendly help in your adventure.

Okay, I will let you know if it’s good. Just stay out of the Dying Light 2 topic that I update from time to time in order to avoid more in-depth information and videos.

I would like to see From Software develop a straightforward game without “having to reclaim my souls” or whatever it’s called in Elden Ring. The constant doing stuff over just isn’t for me. I’m sure it will score in the 90’s or so and be a great game for those who love their games.

P.S. - Three days until we get new gameplay for Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad!!

[MaskoPower (The Game of X)]

Aeon Must Die! Coming from died to consoles today

[Mort]

@Ruthwik_Rao

Yeah that’s the one I remember.

Either way I’m not sure if unionization is in the interests of megacorporations so that’s both games and vfx industry doomed to a degree.

It works perfectly fine in countries where workers have rights.

[QuietGamer90 (Tawsif (Rafee))]

🔫 Slay-dine 🏹 🎮 Tales of Arise, WoW, DAI🎮

[The_Xboxer (Adam)]

@peter42O

Okay, I will let you know if it’s good. Just stay out of the Dying Light 2 topic that I update from time to time in order to avoid more in-depth information and videos.

I would like to see From Software develop a straightforward game without “having to reclaim my souls” or whatever it’s called in Elden Ring. The constant doing stuff over just isn’t for me. I’m sure it will score in the 90’s or so and be a great game for those who love their games.

P.S. - Three days until we get new gameplay for Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad!!

If you don’t die you don’t have to reclaim it but even if you die it’s not mandatory to reclaim it only if you lost too much XP and refuse to let it go lol.

I can assure you sometimes I lost over 40000 xp in a playthrough and maybe more in others you learn to live with it that’s the way it is lol.

Tbh sorry to disappoint you but I don’t think Fromsoftware will make games like you said strictly straightforward cause it’s a deep and complex gameplay system loop really carefully balanced that really suits their games perfectly. Of course like you said these games aren’t for everyone.

Thanks for DL2 bud I count on you then for the spoilerfree impressions.

Also I’m really looking forward to Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad. 2 potentially great games hopefully.

[javycane (Javier Ruiz)]

One thing Im absolutely glad Ubi took away in Valhalla is their mercenary system. Absolutely neat concept but horrid implementation.

You be fighting a horde and suddenly 2 mercenaries arrive to ruin your day.

[Biggzy (Hassan)]

@javycane

One thing Im absolutely glad Ubi took away in Valhalla is their mercenary system. Absolutely neat concept but horrid implementation.

You be fighting a horde and suddenly 2 mercenaries arrive to ruin your day.

It was the equivalent of this every time it happens lol.

[javycane (Javier Ruiz)]

@Biggzy

It was the equivalent of this every time it happens lol.


Nah fr lmao. One time I remember trying to clear a fort and like 3 of these dudes showed up at the same time.

[ProgStopper]

Man, I’m not grooving with Visage at all.

I wanted a super spooky PT clone, but the controls and survival inventory system just get in the way of the spooks.

I want to be spooked, not hassle with inventory.

I’ll give this another go, maybe I chose the wrong starting story.

[Ruthwik_Rao]

@Mort

It works perfectly fine in countries where workers have rights.

Sheeesh, straight for the jugular, nice. I can’t be waking up to this kinda bangers