Guys, the PC version of Deus Ex HR DC is fucked, buyer beware.

"This game runs like shit. In certain moments it doesn't even matter if you're running DX9 on lowest settings at 720p, the framerate on my hd6850 hits below 30fps. Hilarious, specially after playing Bioshock Infinite/Tomb Raider/Far Cry 3 at pretty high fidelity, at 900p.. "

Foolz said:

And I didn't say you did.

Fucking Australians.

With no exaggeration, I must say, Pokemon X / Y have to be the most in-depth, enjoyable, ambitious, online-functional, graphically pleasant, fun to play, well-designed games Nintendo's --EVER-- put out! They are literally flawless and embody the spirit of everything that makes Nintendo great. The more you play, the more depth is revealed; there are sooo many intricacies that you can but don't have to get into. We're talking almost MMO depth, but in a 3DS game. It's very nearly mind-boggling the more I think about everything they've packed into these games. This is to Pokemon what Super Metroid and Prime were to their series, what Ocarina of Time and Link to the Past were to their series, what Galaxy and Super Mario 3 were to their series. These very well could be the best selling games this holiday season and will single-handedly boost 3DS sales into the realm of DS sales.

Yeah. That good.

I don't think it will be my GOTY, but I can very easily see --A LOT-- of other people deeming it so. If people have registered hundreds upon hundreds of hours into the GB, GBC and GBA versions, my god, this one could be "the one" game someone plays exclusively for months... or years...

Between the multiple Pokedex, the variations on the Pokemon, the Online Trading, the Online Battles, the Breeding...

I mean, just LOOK at this article on Breeding alone! I don't expect people here to fully "get it" but look at the dedication of some players and the system that was implemented by the designers to facilitate breeding the best of the best... So much more than: "Pikachu! I choose YOU!" now... Sends the mind reeling.

Nintendo already thinking about the next Animal Crossingedge-online.com

I haven't touched New Leaf in over a week. I think it's safe to say that I'm done with the series now.

phantom_leo said:

The complete and utter lack of instruction was the exact reason I bought the game for my Mom. After the summer and her recuperation from her operation was over, she just stopped calling me and talking to me almost altogether. Not that she's avoiding me or being mean or anything, she just didn't need me anymore. I bought the game and gave it to her hoping to spark her into at least holding conversations with me about IT.

We'll see...

Good luck!

gamingeek said:

Also COD Ghosts, AC4 and Wii U Watchdogs devs have said the U versions are above current gen - halfway between current and next gen. Although obviously proper next gen will be the best versions for graphics its nice to see compared to launch where some U ports performed worse than current gen.

Why would someone buy a Wii U to play superior "current gen" games when they probably already have a "current gen" console, though?

Foolz said:

Why would someone buy a Wii U to play superior "current gen" games when they probably already have a "current gen" console, though?

Who said anything about buying it for superior current gen? You buy for exclusives and are happy that multiformat devs are bettering their performance from last year, where most games were slightly under current gen performance. Most of these games also have extras too, with the upad functionality, wiimote use, offscreen play, realtime maps and inventory, miiverse use and usually bundled with DLC too. The complete and utter lack of screen tearing on the system is a plus too, aside from darksiders 2.

gamingeek said:

Who said anything about buying it for superior current gen? You buy for exclusives and are happy that multiformat devs are bettering their performance from last year, where most games were slightly under current gen performance. Most of these games also have extras too, with the upad functionality, wiimote use, offscreen play, realtime maps and inventory, miiverse use and usually bundled with DLC too. The complete and utter lack of screen tearing on the system is a plus too, aside from darksiders 2.

Exactly, they're nice to have around (and be the best version) but who really cares about the ports? No one, because they're ports of old games, not because of the low install base: "It is very sad that the Wii U install base is so low that these ports are not getting any attention."

My comment was in reply to the thing you quoted rather than you, but I must not have clicked quote all. (And yes I know they weren't saying people should be going out and buying consoles for them either.)

edgecrusher said:

Was this part of the original? I don't remember.

Yes.

Foolz said:

Exactly, they're nice to have around (and be the best version) but who really cares about the ports?

Existing U owners who want games to play, or best of editions  with access to the full feature set of games like Deus Ex HR and NFS Most Wanted.

Also a lot of these games are not old, Arkham, Blacklist, Rayman, AC4, Watchdogs, Ghosts etc.

Assassin's Creed IV Reviews #1

NowGamer – 8/10
http://www.nowgamer.com/xbox-360/xbo...ag_review.html

Joystiq – 4/5
Joystiq says:

Beyond its present-day feature set, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is a vibrant historical adventure, drawn from bold characters and edge-of-your-seat sailing. It's not the proper return to form for the series, but it is a concerted acknowledgement of what that form is today, and what works for the monster of gameplay systems, stealth, ships and oceans that lurks underneath. I'm told that we might expect the mythical squat button in a sequel someday, but for now I'm happy to leap between the roles of assassin, pirate and one-time whaler wracked with guilt.
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/29/as...view-572f294c/

GamesRadar – 4.5/5
http://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-...k-flag-review/

OXM – 9/10
http://www.oxm.co.uk/65066/reviews/a...ox-360-review/

CVG – 9/10
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...the-franchise/

Kotaku – Yes
http://kotaku.com/assassins-creed-iv...iew-1453735783

Eurogamer – 9/10
Eurogamer says:

And of course, once the credits have rolled, you can guess where the game leaves you. Out on the deck of the Jackdaw, clear skies and rolling waves as far as the eye can see, a wiser man under your thumbs and a sea of icons left to sail between. Edward doesn't have the impish wit of fan favourite Ezio Auditore, against whom all Assassin's Creed protagonists are destined to be measured, but in the end he felt more rounded to me. The revelation, though, is the treasure of a game he stars in.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...ck-flag-review

OPM – 8/10
http://www.officialplaystationmagazi...agazine-score/

Polygon – 7.5/10
http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/29/48...ck-flag-review

Gamespot – 9/10
Gamespot says:

But these moments of stagnation are isolated events in what is, ultimately, a massive and highly ambitious game. Black Flag presents a world full of adventure and opportunity, where treasures scavenged in a remote jungle can be used to turn the tide in a massive naval battle against mighty Spanish warships. It's a game where you can sail the seas for hours at a time, either hunting great white sharks or simply listening to your crew sing one infectious sea shanty after the next. There's an incredible scope to what you can do in Black Flag, with a level of harmony between its component parts that encourages you to try it all, and a story that keeps you invested throughout the whole thing. If there was ever any question that Assassin's Creed needed something ambitious to get the series back on track, Black Flag is that game and then some.
http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/assa.../1900-6415509/

Shacknews – 8/10
http://www.shacknews.com/article/817...s-high-thrills

Videogamer – 7/10
http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/as...ag_review.html

IGN – 8.5/10
IGN says:

The amazing world of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has kept me gladly occupied for longer than any other game in the series, even though its story isn’t the strongest. At no point in my dozens of hours was I ever at a loss for something to do. Simply sailing wherever the wind takes me and seeing what sort of trouble I can get into is a complete joy. Beyond the underwhelming main campaign, Black Flag delivers a world brimming with gorgeous places to go, amazing secrets to discover, and nefarious pirates to stab.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/...ck-flag-review

Gamestar Hungary – 9.2/10
http://www.gamestar.hu/assassins-cre...lag-teszt.html

GamersNET – 8/10
http://www.gamersnet.nl/reviews/assa..._4_black_flag/

GameInformer – 8.25/10
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/as...-informer.aspx

Rev3Games – 4/5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_02n...oKDAJSbphFxbrg

Gametrailers – 9.2
*careful might contain spoilers considering its GT*
http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/...ck-flag-review

FOKGAMES.nl – 8/10
http://games.fok.nl/review/623443/1/...lack-flag.html

Gamecentral – 7/10

Black Flag would’ve done much better to be a fraction of its size and a lot more focused, with more complex mechanics and probably no connection to Assassin’s Creed. What you’ve got instead is game that’s as wide as the seven seas but as deep as a paddling pool.

NintendoWorldReport – 9/10 (Wii U version, not sure if that makes any difference though)

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag boasts tons of content, an exciting story, and plenty of fun gameplay. Some of the series tropes are running thin as the series is now going on its sixth entry, but it is still a quality experience. Black Flag is currently my favorite game in the series, not only because of its heavy use of piracy, but because of the constant swapping between land and sea gameplay. Black Flag is a must have for fans of Assassin’s Creed, and newcomers with a love for pirates will surely find something to love.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/35828

EDGE – 9/10

The emergent wrinkles of dynamic weather and potential engagement from nearby ships helps to keep these battles eternally fresh. But the same freedom you enjoy while circling rivals on the ocean like a shark also extends to stealth objectives in Havana, Nassau, and other settlements. Stealth games are only as good as the flexibility of their encounters, and in that regard Black Flag is the most generous Assassin’s Creed game to date.
http://www.edge-online.com/review/as...k-flag-review/

PushSquare – 8/10

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag lacks the spit and polish of prize plunder, but it certainly doesn’t deserve to be cast back into the ocean. This is as much an enjoyable on water excursion as it as an exceptional stealth game, and while not every mission in its protracted campaign will leave you as buoyant as the Jolly Roger, you’ll find more than enough riches here to keep you coming back for more.

http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps..._iv_black_flag