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[rybrad]

I would tell him to wait and see if he's not in a hurry

That's my thought too at this point I think. I feel like there is a better chance of it coming to PC than its predecessors due to it not coming from the 3DS which we rarely saw ports of. I bought Octopath on the Switch and wish I would have just waited for the PC version.

 

[Ruvon]

Welcome to March everyone ! And we couldn't thanks lashman enough for this amazing thread

 

[Ge0force]

I'm enjoying The Encredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Final Cut a lot more than I expected. There's a lot of variation in quests and level design, and the tower defense is lots of fun as well. Best part of the game is Katherina's humor, which is actually funny as hell!

Thanks for recommending me this great game lashman

 

[Swenhir]

I'm enjoying The Encredible Adventures of Van Helsing - Final Cut a lot more than I expected. There's a lot of variation in quests and level design, and the tower defense is lots of fun as well. Best part of the game is Katherina's humor, which is actually funny as hell!

Thanks for recommending me this great game lashman

There a final cut? I loved the first game!

 

[ZKenir]

just realized it's exactly a year since i started working from home

 

[EdwardTivrusky]

It'll be a year next week for me as we were one of the last teams out of the building.

 

[lashman]

Now if lashman
Would apologize
I may consider putting up the highlight thread soon

Welcome to March everyone ! And we couldn't thanks lashman enough for this amazing thread

thank you!

Thanks for recommending me this great game @lashman

you're welcome

There a final cut? I loved the first game!

yup ... all 3 games in one with updates and fixes

 

[fantomena]

I honestly don't care much about an Elden Ring trailer. I love FromSoft games so I have faith in them.

I just want a store page so I can wishlist it.

And while we wait for Elden Ring to receive an release date, Sony should grant my PC eyes.

 

[Mor]

You all must agree so far it has been quite a year in terms of announcements, huh? we got a lot of great confirmations (some others weren't as cool for the fans like KH at 230$ and EGS for timed) but...

We got:
-Legend of Mana
-Forza Horizon 4
-Sony PC ports wave confirmed with Days Gone as the first one.
-etc...

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That's my thought too at this point I think. I feel like there is a better chance of it coming to PC than its predecessors due to it not coming from the 3DS which we rarely saw ports of. I bought Octopath on the Switch and wish I would have just waited for the PC version.

Just wait then

 

[Prodigy]

The first Bravely Default never come to PC, it's safe to assume the second won't come to PC too. It's not really a game that need that much performance anyway.

Isn't that because the first one is only on Nintendo 3DS, they didnt release it on any home console.

 

[ZKenir]

i mean square ported DQB2 and not the first one, BD2 might have a chance I guess.

 

[Wildebeet]

I see some people feel cheeky today
Do not risk my ire, I own the keys to this thread's survival. I can invoke the Great Old Ones, Bloodborne, God of War 3, Tim Sweeney. At the same time. It would be just like the Huns, not even weeds would grow again here.
...
That being said I should clean the litter

Well, March is on track. Sounds like all is well then!

 

[fantomena]

Im definetly waiting for a PC version of BD2. I have yet to even try out the demo and I have yet to play the 3DS games.

 

[inky]

200k concurrent ain't too shabby at all. Could be close to 8 digit figure MAUs overall.

 

[OMEGALUL]

is the new humble bundle today or tomorrow?

 

[Valdien]

Over 30 seconds here:

 

[CommodoreKong]

just realized it's exactly a year since i started working from home

It's getting very close to 1 year for me as well. My team is going to have a 1 year WFH zoom meeting/lunch in a couple of weeks as an anniversary event.

 

[EdwardTivrusky]

Do GameXplain have a 45 minute video on the Elden Ring leak video yet?

 

[Kal1m3r0]

Do GameXplain have a 45 minute video on the Elden Ring leak video yet?

For a second I read "45 minutes gameplay video" and I was freaking out

 

[Swenhir]

You all must agree so far it has been quite a year in terms of announcements, huh? we got a lot of great confirmations (some others weren't as cool for the fans like KH at 230$ and EGS for timed) but...

We got:
-Legend of Mana
-Forza Horizon 4
-Sony PC ports wave confirmed with Days Gone as the first one.
-etc...

---

Just wait then

Distant Worlds 2. That one was the most unexpected of all. And thanks lashman!

 

[yuraya]

Over 30 seconds here:

I can only imagine what drives you to seek the Elden Ring....

 

[EdwardTivrusky]

Because you borrowed it without permission and it was your gran's and your mum is going to beat the snot out of you if she finds out you took it and lost it.

 

[lashman]

 

[ezodagrom]

i mean square ported DQB2 and not the first one, BD2 might have a chance I guess.

Yeah, plus BD2 story seems to be completely separated from the first, like how there's no direct relation between numbered final fantasy games, so it would be fine to release 2 without the first.

 

[ZKenir]

Bandai Namco Partly Dropping Arcade Business in North America

Bandai Namco announced today with a press release that it is withdrawing from the the amusement facilities business in North America.

twinfinite.net

Bandai Namco announced today with a press release that it is withdrawing from the the amusement facilities business in North America.

also this

Panzer Dragoon: Remake Developer Teases Multiple Remakes Based on a Square Enix IP

Today Polish developer Forever Entertainment published on its investor website a note announcing the signing of a deal with Square Enix.

twinfinite.net

Today Polish developer Forever Entertainment published on its investor website a note announcing the signing of a deal with Square Enix.

According to the announcement, the developer (which you may know for Panzer Dragoon: Remake) will create several remakes based on an IP owned by Square Enix Japan.

 

[Tizoc]

Stubborn
Just like the capitalists you look up to.

 

[NarohDethan]

How's Ryza 2 port?

 

[lashman]

Stubborn
Just like the capitalists you look up to.

 

[Wok]

is the new humble bundle today or tomorrow?

Tomorrow.

 

[Gamall Wednesday Ida]

That wasn't what I meant by skybox but this is a fascinating thought all the same!

I only skimmed your post yesterday and reacted purely on the word "skybox".

After a more comprehensive exegesis I.... still have no clue what you meant by

What a world and setting to surrounding your story with, not to mention that it's real in ways that make skyboxes look medieval.

(Though "Medieval Skybox" might be a good band name, or something.)

 

[Durante]

How's Ryza 2 port?

I haven't tried it personally, but it seems decent enough. No ultrawide, or significantly-beyond-consoles settings, but it runs at high framerates / resolution.

 

[Swenhir]

I only skimmed your post yesterday and reacted purely on the word "skybox".

After a more comprehensive exegesis I.... still have no clue what you meant by


(Though "Medieval Skybox" might be a good band name, or something.)

I meant that if we are going by the function of providing surroundings and backdrops, of providing the world around you to a game, a role traditionally fulfilled by skyboxes, then I argue that procedurally-generated planets absolutely dwarf them in awe and execution. They cannot replace player-driving content, but they absolutely elevate it.

 

[NarohDethan]

I haven't tried it personally, but it seems decent enough. No ultrawide, or significantly-beyond-consoles settings, but it runs at high framerates / resolution.

Thanks. I dont have an ultrawide monitor so it will be fine.

 

[Tizoc]

Disappointed about Vampire the Masquerade 2?
Need a game to scratch that Vampire RPG itch?
I gotchu fams (except lashman)

 

[lashman]

The Sinking City - Steam News Hub

Updates, events, and news from the developers of The Sinking City.

store.steampowered.com

Statement about the Steam release of The Sinking City

For the release of The Sinking City on Steam, published by Nacon, Frogwares posted on Twitter urging players not to buy it. We regret that Frogwares persists in disrupting the release of the Sinking City. It was Frogwares who came to Nacon to request financing for the development of the game, and to date, more than 10 million euros have been paid to Frogwares by Nacon. It was Frogwares that relied on our marketing and promotion teams, representing thousands of hours of work and several million euros worth of investment. Now that the game has been fully developed, and published, largely thanks to Nacon's money and work, Frogwares would like to revise the terms of the contract to their sole advantage. It's easy to play the victim, but all we seek is that Frogwares respect its commitments both in the contract and as demanded by the courts.

In regards to feedback on the release of the Sinking City on Steam, this is an official and complete version. However, due to a lack of cooperation with Frogwares, we are unable to integrate Steam-specific features (cloud saving/achievements). Thus, this version contains only the base game, without any additional content. Despite this, we have organized the release so that fans on Steam can enjoy the game.

We sincerely would have preferred that our relationship with Frogwares remain cooperative and respectful, as is the case with all of the studios whose titles we publish.

We hope that many of you will continue to play The Sinking City, and may your adventures in Oakmont be a lot of fun.

 

[Readher]

Disappointed about Vampire the Masquerade 2?
Need a game to scratch that Vampire RPG itch?
I gotchu fams (except lashman)

Backed that one on KS.

 

[EdwardTivrusky]

Disappointed about Vampire the Masquerade 2?
Need a game to scratch that Vampire RPG itch?
I gotchu fams (except lashman)

Thanks for the reminder, i backed it on kickstarter and there's a huge update post up today.
They also reminded me that the Failbetter Games kickstarter "Mask of the Rose" exists. I'd totallyforgotten so i backed that while i was there too.

 

[madjoki]

The Sinking City - Steam News Hub

Updates, events, and news from the developers of The Sinking City.

store.steampowered.com

Cloud saving that's like setting on Steamworks, no need to change game...

 

[lashman]

Cloud saving that's like setting on Steamworks, no need to change game...

yup ... but even with that it would be a shitty version .... no DLC ... probably old build too

worthless

 

[madjoki]

yup ... but even with that it would be a shitty version .... no DLC ... probably old build too

worthless

Apparently it does have DLC (excluding gold skins, and extra skill point).
But who knows, even Nacon doesn't seem to know what they are selling...

 

[lashman]

But who knows, even Nacon doesn't seem to know what they are selling...

apparently

¯\(ツ)/¯

 

[Mor]

Apparently it does have DLC (excluding gold skins, and extra skill point).
But who knows, even Nacon doesn't seem to know what they are selling...

that's the thing, they don't even know what contains the package they are selling, how can they expect anyone to believe them if they don't even know what they are selling?

 

[CommodoreKong]

I'm surprised Valve hasn't just completely pulled the game until things are worked out.

 

[Ex-User (119)]

everyone talking bout elden ring n I'm like well can't wait for that Bloodborne n other Sony projects announcements on pc coming soon

 

[eonden]

I'm surprised Valve hasn't just completely pulled the game until things are worked out.

Nacom won the lawsuit basically so things are worked out on that side.

 

[Ascheroth]

The Sinking City - Steam News Hub

Updates, events, and news from the developers of The Sinking City.

store.steampowered.com

Man this is just a complete shitshow. I don't even know what is going on anymore.

 

[lashman]

Man this is just a complete shitshow. I don't even know what is going on anymore.

yup ... it sure is

 

[CommodoreKong]

everyone talking bout elden ring n I'm like well can't wait for that Bloodborne n other Sony projects announcements on pc coming soon

It will be interesting to see if they drop feed announcements like they have been or announce a bunch at once.
Personally I'm hoping for a bunch at once, I would love to see like a dozen PS4 game pages go live on Steam at the same time.

 

[thistestnow]

everyone talking bout elden ring n I'm like well can't wait for that Bloodborne n other Sony projects announcements on pc coming soon

Based off the recent interview by Jim, I assume that will be a month or 2 away.

 

[Pommes]

Durante

How I cut GTA Online loading times by 70%

GTA Online. Infamous for its slow loading times. Having picked up the game again to finish some of the newer heists I was shocked (/s) to discover that it still loads just as slow as the day it was re

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tl;dr:

• GTA solo mode takes 1 min to load, while GTA online mode takes 6 min to load
• a hacker investigates without direct access to the source code
• this hacker succeeds at decreasing the load time of the online mode to 2 min by fixing Rockstar's noob mistakes

I have not yet read the text but I shudder when thinking about the enormous amount of time that was wasted by this bug