Ars Reviews Sims 4
"Everywhere you look, you'll see a place where DLC or an expansion pack would fit a little too perfectly"arstechnica.com impressions aspro
I'm getting Minecraft on the Xbox One tomorrow. I really enjoyed it on the 360 and it's one of the very few indie games that I like.
Oh yeah, Hockey is the greatest sort in the world.
I agree that Hockey is the greatest sport in the world. It is basically the only sport that I actually love watching as well as playing the other sports I would rather play than watch.
Yep, Bayonetta 2 was something impressive. Even the wife was like, "cool." Coincidentally, she now wants to do a Bayonetta costume.... I could live with that.
Anyway I liked what I saw, but I'm still conflicted about whether or not to get it. I'm just not good at these combo based action games. Never have been, never will be. It looks great, there's incredible value, and there's been a lot of time and effort put into it so I feel obliged, but... I just don't know.
Yep, Bayonetta 2 was something impressive. Even the wife was like, "cool." Coincidentally, she now wants to do a Bayonetta costume.... I could live with that.
Andrés Muschietti, the Argentine filmmaker behind Universal’s 2013 supernatural hit Mama, is taking the reins on Shadow of the Colossus for Sony Pictures. He’ll direct the adaptation of the acclaimed Playstation video game bestseller and oversee a script by Hanna writer Seth Lochhead. Joining Misher Films’ Kevin Misher as producer will be Muschietti’s sister, Mama producer and co-writer Barbara Muschietti.
Chronicle‘s Josh Trank was previously attached to helm the project, but the in-demand director is already directing the Fantastic Four reboot at Fox and a Star Wars project for Disney. Michael De Luca and Andrea Giannetti will oversee the project for the studio.
Civ V is really, really good. Much more fluid, dynamic and streamlined than what I remember the franchise being. I've been playing an online game with a friend from Spain for the better part of this week, it's been a blast.
Yeah I loved Civ 5.....I tried to go back and play Civ 4 after playing 5, and honestly it sucks ass compared to 5.
Andrés Muschietti, the Argentine filmmaker behind Universal’s 2013 supernatural hit Mama, is taking the reins on Shadow of the Colossus for Sony Pictures. He’ll direct the adaptation of the acclaimed Playstation video game bestseller and oversee a script by Hanna writer Seth Lochhead. Joining Misher Films’ Kevin Misher as producer will be Muschietti’s sister, Mama producer and co-writer Barbara Muschietti.
Chronicle‘s Josh Trank was previously attached to helm the project, but the in-demand director is already directing the Fantastic Four reboot at Fox and a Star Wars project for Disney. Michael De Luca and Andrea Giannetti will oversee the project for the studio.
Hanna screenwriter? Best bring something to read in the cinema.
I would never want anyone to become the next sega. Nintendo is best with their own hardware, they just need to get back in touch with the rest of the industry.
That won't happen Seriously what must they be thinking at this point, I'd love to be a fly on the wall.
travo said:
I wouldn't be too sure. Nintendo is launching their Amiibo lineup, plus they need a major title for the holiday.
Is anyone getting Amiibos? I don't want them for what they do, only for the collectable status. But I only really like 2 of them, the Samus model and the Animal Crossing one. I think I can get away with giving them to my pehews then poaching them back for my own use, as they'll just chuck them in the toy bin after a week. heh heh
edgecrusher said:
BTW....SEGA always had pretty good support though, right up to the end on Dreamcast. Support only really got pulled AFTER they announced they were abandoning the system.
I see. Double standards then!
Seriously though, this "failed" system called Dreamcast is probably my second favourite console of all time. It's sad when good shit gets "Dreamcast-ed". For Wii U I really think the solid 2 years of bad press had a huge part to do with it. I've never seen such one sided, sustained negativity before. Look at the list of headlines in this article. As an industry the media can't have two years of trashing something, then they finally realise, oh we were wrong, and post the lone single article end of 2013, saying it's the best console to get etc. The damage is already done.
The launch of the Super Smash Bros.™ for Nintendo 3DS game on Oct. 3 is coming up fast! Get ready by getting to know some of your favorite fighters—and save big while you’re at it. Throughout the event, you'll save up to 40% on select games starring characters from Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo eShop.
We’ll be switching out the characters and their games each week, so be sure to check back each Thursday at 9 a.m. PT.
Here’s a preview of this week’s sale titles, featuring some of the Veteran Fighters including Mario™, Little Mac, Yoshi™ and Newcomers Rosalina & Luma:
Super Mario™ 3D World (Wii U)
New Super Mario Bros.™ U (Wii U)
Super Mario 3D Land™ (Nintendo 3DS)
Yoshi’s New Island™ (Nintendo 3DS)
Week 2 (Sept. 11 -1 will feature Veteran Fighters such as Zelda™, Sonic, Pit, and Captain Falcon, along with Newcomers Palutena, Mega Man and Robin:
Fire Emblem: Awakening (Nintendo 3DS)
The Legend of Zelda™: The Minish Cap (Wii U)
Sonic the Hedgehog (Nintendo 3DS)
Mega Man X (Wii U)
Week 3 (Sept. 18-Sept. 25) will shine the spotlight on Veteran Fighters including Pikachu, Samus™, and Charizard, plus Newcomers Mii Fighters, Greninja and Wii Fit Trainer:
Pokémon™ Battle Trozei (Nintendo 3DS)
Pokémon Rumble U (Wii U)
Metroid™ (Wii U)
Metroid™ (Nintendo 3DS)
Wii Fit™ U (Wii U)
The final week (Sept. 25 - Oct. 2) will wrap things up with Veteran Fighters including Kirby™ and Donkey Kong™ and Newcomers PAC-MAN and Villager:
Animal Crossing™: New Leaf (Nintendo 3DS)
Pikmin™ 3 (Wii U)
Donkey Kong Country™: Tropical Freeze (Wii U)
PAC-MAN™ and the Ghostly Adventures (Wii U)
PAC-MAN™ and the Ghostly Adventures (Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo also unveiled the Bayonetta 2 First Print Edition – which is exclusive to Europe – and houses disc versions of Bayonetta 2 and the Wii U Bayonetta remake, plus The Art of Bayonetta 2 art book, in special 3D embossed leather-effect packaging that faithfully recreates The Hierarchy of Laguna, the book of angels that docum ents the angelic foes Bayonetta meets on her adventures, making this a striking edition for devotees of the Umbra Witch.
At launch, European fans will have three retail editions to choose from: the newly announced First Print Edition, the Special Edition which bundles disc versions of Bayonetta 2 and Bayonetta together, or the solus edition which includes just Bayonetta 2. In addition, digital versions of Bayonetta 2 and Bayonetta can be purchased on Nintendo eShop at launch, and those who buy one title can obtain the other one at a discounted price.
- Bayonetta is out to rescue Jeanne and her soul, which has been dragged into Inferno
- battle in the human world, Paradiso and Inferno
- battle angels and demons along the way
- angels are godly, but evil looking. Angels make up various levels of Paradiso's hierarchy.
- Demons are the residents of Inferno. Inorganic matter was a key part of their design. Angels are more organic.
- many more enemy types in this game and attack in unique ways
- X for punch, A for kick, press/hold either button to start shooting, press buttons in succession for combo attacks.
- Automatic mode lets you fight automatically by equipping a marionette
- dodge an enemy attack at the last second to activate Witch Time, which slows down time. Charge up your magic gauge by activating witch time and landing attacks.
- magic attacks include a torture attack, which brings in weapons from the past that were used to torture witches. Devices summoned depend on the enemy.
- another magic attack is called Umbran Climax. This enhances your abilities and works well with multiple enemies in a widespread area
- obtain various weapons as you play, including long an short-range. Equip to hands and feet for different combo attacks.
- preset two types of weapon combinations in advance.
- cutting, shooting and burning fighting style
- dodge offset lets you keep dodging while continuing your combo
- Kafka arrow weapon lets you fire a poison arrow
- there are also swords, whips, hammers and more
- story mode is divided into chapters with stages. There are aerial, normal, underwater and vehicle battles throughout the story. Get a score based on combos, clear time and damage at the end of each chapter. Highest score is pure platinum. Muspelheim rooms are hidden rooms in story mode that have restrictions such as using a certain attack or completing a room within a time limit. Collect halos as currency to purchase new items at Rodan's store. Rodan is a weaponsmith from Inferno. Earn Angelic Hymns and give them to Rodan for special items. Accessories may enhance attacks while others may protect you. Purchase skills to enhance your move set. Purchase outfits as well. Bayonetta 2 has Nintendo costumes as well. Princess Peach, Link, Samus and Fox costumes in the sequel. Fox and the other 3 costumes are in Bayonetta 2, while Fox is not in Bayonetta 1.
- Tag Climax is an online battle mode. Pick a versus card to pick a stage. Play as characters other than Bayonetta. Each character has a unique set of moves. Jeanne is playable. Rodin is playable as well. Earn halos in this mode to spend in story mode. Bet halos to increase the difficulty, but win more if you succeed.
- Bayonetta 2 launches Oct. 24th in EU
- packaged version comes with Bayonetta 1 and 2
- special pricing option comes with eShop purchases, making the final total just short of $60
- packaged or eShop versions will get you both games for the same price
Chill, I don't mean much by it except that a lot of Nintendo fans I know couldn't care less about Bayonetta. It's just extremely disheartening because the game is looking legit great so far and I want to hope that enough people are paying attention.
It's a little like Lebron going to Miami. Some of those feelings.
So Bayonetta is going to a far better organization (game company) than the one she was at before (sega) and will win multiple championships (GOTY awards) and bandwagon nintendo fans will hopefully go crazy for it.
BTW, I discovered that Sims will gain weight in The Sims 4 if you have them eat nothing but pizza, pancakes and mac & cheese all day without exercising. I'm forcing my fat sim to go jogging everyday now; she's still eating the pizza, pancakes and mac & cheese, though.
Civ V is really, really good. Much more fluid, dynamic and streamlined than what I remember the franchise being. I've been playing an online game with a friend from Spain for the better part of this week, it's been a blast.
Yeah I loved Civ 5.....I tried to go back and play Civ 4 after playing 5, and honestly it sucks ass compared to 5.
I downloaded the Civ 5 demo, but haven't had a chance to play it yet.
BTW, I discovered that Sims will gain weight in The Sims 4 if you have them eat nothing but pizza, pancakes and mac & cheese all day without exercising. I'm forcing my fat sim to go jogging everyday now; she's still eating the pizza, pancakes and mac & cheese, though.
Can you give them a heart attack and kill off your character?
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I have been playing Velocity 1 on Vita to be ready for the second one which just came out on plus. I am shocked leo is not all over Velocity 2.
Velocity 1 is a great little game. It has a nice twist to SHUMP formula. It is super simple but the core mechanics are fantastic.
I'm getting Minecraft on the Xbox One tomorrow. I really enjoyed it on the 360 and it's one of the very few indie games that I like.
Oh yeah, Hockey is the greatest sort in the world.
DL'd it. Played it a good amount already. Reminds me of a shmup + Turrican. I like it!
I agree that Hockey is the greatest sport in the world. It is basically the only sport that I actually love watching as well as playing the other sports I would rather play than watch.
SUPER MARIO MAKER LEVELS:
A +1 for you good sir.
Oh man that Bayonetta 2 trailer was awesome. I want it.
Yep, Bayonetta 2 was something impressive. Even the wife was like, "cool." Coincidentally, she now wants to do a Bayonetta costume.... I could live with that.
Anyway I liked what I saw, but I'm still conflicted about whether or not to get it. I'm just not good at these combo based action games. Never have been, never will be. It looks great, there's incredible value, and there's been a lot of time and effort put into it so I feel obliged, but... I just don't know.
You won at life.
Shadow of the Colossus movie has a new Director
SUPER MARIO MAKER LEVELS:
Yeah I loved Civ 5.....I tried to go back and play Civ 4 after playing 5, and honestly it sucks ass compared to 5.
Hanna screenwriter? Best bring something to read in the cinema.
That won't happen
Seriously what must they be thinking at this point, I'd love to be a fly on the wall.
Is anyone getting Amiibos? I don't want them for what they do, only for the collectable status. But I only really like 2 of them, the Samus model and the Animal Crossing one. I think I can get away with giving them to my pehews then poaching them back for my own use, as they'll just chuck them in the toy bin after a week. heh heh
I see. Double standards then!
Seriously though, this "failed" system called Dreamcast is probably my second favourite console of all time. It's sad when good shit gets "Dreamcast-ed". For Wii U I really think the solid 2 years of bad press had a huge part to do with it. I've never seen such one sided, sustained negativity before. Look at the list of headlines in this article. As an industry the media can't have two years of trashing something, then they finally realise, oh we were wrong, and post the lone single article end of 2013, saying it's the best console to get etc. The damage is already done.
Super Smashing Sales - full details
Nintendo PR - Bayonetta 2 Comes Into Focus in a New Nintendo Direct (new screens)
Bayonetta 2 - Japanese overview trailer
Nintendo also unveiled the Bayonetta 2 First Print Edition – which is exclusive to Europe – and houses disc versions of Bayonetta 2 and the Wii U Bayonetta remake, plus The Art of Bayonetta 2 art book, in special 3D embossed leather-effect packaging that faithfully recreates The Hierarchy of Laguna, the book of angels that docum ents the angelic foes Bayonetta meets on her adventures, making this a striking edition for devotees of the Umbra Witch.
At launch, European fans will have three retail editions to choose from: the newly announced First Print Edition, the Special Edition which bundles disc versions of Bayonetta 2 and Bayonetta together, or the solus edition which includes just Bayonetta 2. In addition, digital versions of Bayonetta 2 and Bayonetta can be purchased on Nintendo eShop at launch, and those who buy one title can obtain the other one at a discounted price.
LOL suck it rest of the world
Bayonetta 2 - Japanese commercials
Bayonetta 2 - first print edition trailer (EU)
Nintendo Direct: Bayonetta 2 - full presentations
Bayonetta 2 - 'The Time Has Come' trailer
- Bayonetta is out to rescue Jeanne and her soul, which has been dragged into Inferno
- battle in the human world, Paradiso and Inferno
- battle angels and demons along the way
- angels are godly, but evil looking. Angels make up various levels of Paradiso's hierarchy.
- Demons are the residents of Inferno. Inorganic matter was a key part of their design. Angels are more organic.
- many more enemy types in this game and attack in unique ways
- X for punch, A for kick, press/hold either button to start shooting, press buttons in succession for combo attacks.
- Automatic mode lets you fight automatically by equipping a marionette
- dodge an enemy attack at the last second to activate Witch Time, which slows down time. Charge up your magic gauge by activating witch time and landing attacks.
- magic attacks include a torture attack, which brings in weapons from the past that were used to torture witches. Devices summoned depend on the enemy.
- another magic attack is called Umbran Climax. This enhances your abilities and works well with multiple enemies in a widespread area
- obtain various weapons as you play, including long an short-range. Equip to hands and feet for different combo attacks.
- preset two types of weapon combinations in advance.
- cutting, shooting and burning fighting style
- dodge offset lets you keep dodging while continuing your combo
- Kafka arrow weapon lets you fire a poison arrow
- there are also swords, whips, hammers and more
- story mode is divided into chapters with stages. There are aerial, normal, underwater and vehicle battles throughout the story. Get a score based on combos, clear time and damage at the end of each chapter. Highest score is pure platinum. Muspelheim rooms are hidden rooms in story mode that have restrictions such as using a certain attack or completing a room within a time limit. Collect halos as currency to purchase new items at Rodan's store. Rodan is a weaponsmith from Inferno. Earn Angelic Hymns and give them to Rodan for special items. Accessories may enhance attacks while others may protect you. Purchase skills to enhance your move set. Purchase outfits as well. Bayonetta 2 has Nintendo costumes as well. Princess Peach, Link, Samus and Fox costumes in the sequel. Fox and the other 3 costumes are in Bayonetta 2, while Fox is not in Bayonetta 1.
- Tag Climax is an online battle mode. Pick a versus card to pick a stage. Play as characters other than Bayonetta. Each character has a unique set of moves. Jeanne is playable. Rodin is playable as well. Earn halos in this mode to spend in story mode. Bet halos to increase the difficulty, but win more if you succeed.
- Bayonetta 2 launches Oct. 24th in EU
- packaged version comes with Bayonetta 1 and 2
- special pricing option comes with eShop purchases, making the final total just short of $60
- packaged or eShop versions will get you both games for the same price
Sadness and Solitude approved for Wii U it lives
Dead Rising 3 (PC) : trailer de lancement
One Piece SGBX : nouveau trailer
Wayforward signe TMNT Danger of the Ooze
Run Sackboy Run arrive sur PS Vita
Fable Anniversary (PC) : trailer de lancement
CLICK PICTURE (7 x Halo - The Master Chief Collection)
The Sims 4 pixelation glitch is probably copy protection
Bayonetta 2 releases Oct. 24, special editions revealed
Oculus Rift consumer model to retail in the $200-$400 price range
Get any free game you want with an Xbox One console purchase for one week only USA
Phones to outnumber humans by the end of the year amazing
Project Cars is already a better racing game than Forza or Gran Turismo EG says
FBI takes interest in online attacks against game devs
Stoopid laptop 2GB RAM not enough for two internet tabs? Lost all my other updates, cause it refreshed the page and lost the data.
LOL Vader:
MiamiWesker
Sweet!
The Sims 4 pixelation glitch is probably copy protection
BTW, I discovered that Sims will gain weight in The Sims 4 if you have them eat nothing but pizza, pancakes and mac & cheese all day without exercising. I'm forcing my fat sim to go jogging everyday now; she's still eating the pizza, pancakes and mac & cheese, though.
I downloaded the Civ 5 demo, but haven't had a chance to play it yet.
Heart shaped box.
Can you give them a heart attack and kill off your character?