Gorth 3,314 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Start of old thread End of old thread Continuting the news.... and just a reminder. There are already other threads about Epic Games and if a specific thread about the subject is lacking, by all means, create a relevant topic for the subject, so lets move further discussions about the pro's and con's there? Basically, leave the troll posts at the entrance please. 3 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to post Share on other sites
ShadySands 7,781 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) I just pre-ordered Bloodlines 2 on GOG. But it looks like it's also on Steam and Epic. Paradox store too but I guess that was pretty obvious. Edited March 22, 2019 by ShadySands Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to post Share on other sites
213374U 2,646 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I just pre-ordered Bloodlines 2 on GOG. But it looks like it's also on Steam and Epic. It would appear that Malcador's thirst for schadenfreude is going to go unquenched. "Hardsuit Labs", though? - When he is best, he is a little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast. Link to post Share on other sites
Malcador 7,568 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) Game developers have the worst names for their firms Edited March 22, 2019 by Malcador Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to post Share on other sites
Bokishi 444 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 w00t! Preordering Bloodlines 2 on Steam while it's available. Supports ray-tracing also! RTX ON! Link to post Share on other sites
injurai 3,507 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Sally's Bloody Wishing Well Game Emporium™ LLC *Portrait of a cute baby animal* © I feel this is the case though for most companies founded as outlets for creative types. Not real different from movie production studios or music labels. It's just now there is this awful "brand cliche" prototype that requires the companies to prematurely drape themselves in mystique and prestige. Cue golden fig leaves around random twitter comments. Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx 2,390 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Seems like Chris Avellone is working on it. So I guess we can expect completely overwritten characters. Personally I'm not super hyped at this point. I loved Bloodlines, but primarily because it was made by Troika - and remember, it was mostly written by Brian Mitsoda. So I'm staying reserved until there's way more information available. 1 "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to post Share on other sites
ShadySands 7,781 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Seems like Mitsoda is involved as well 2 Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx 2,390 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) Just did a quick googling and that really seems to be the case. Some even call him lead writer. Now that might change a few things for me. Edited March 22, 2019 by Lexx 2 "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to post Share on other sites
Fenixp 2,074 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Seems like Chris Avellone is working on it. At this point it'd be easier to list projects Chris Avellone is not working on. He has Into the Breach in his credits ffs. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx 2,390 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) Yeah, wasn't he also the lead narrative something-something on that not-yet released zombie game sequel? Seems his only value nowadays lies in namedropping to improve sales. I dunno. Edited March 22, 2019 by Lexx "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to post Share on other sites
Azdeus 1,858 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 AW man, I was going to joke about "in name only" Civilization, in fact, grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary. - H.L. Mencken Link to post Share on other sites
IndiraLightfoot 5,713 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Sekiro Shadows Die Twice has stealthily been released on Steam. *** "The words of someone who feels ever more the ent among saplings when playing CRPGs" *** Link to post Share on other sites
Katphood 2,102 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 At this point, I expect Chris Avellone to work on the next Zelda game... Katphood on PSN, Steam & Xbox Live Link to post Share on other sites
majestic 2,557 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 At this point, I expect Chris Avellone to work on the next Zelda game... Hah. See Chris Avellone turned into the ultimate minimalist writing all dialogue for Link. Give me the eyes, so I see Give me ears, so I hear Give me love, so I know what love is Give me freedom to think, to believe In something -- Tony Kakko Link to post Share on other sites
Katphood 2,102 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Seriously, let him do Majora's Mask 2 or whatever it will be called. Katphood on PSN, Steam & Xbox Live Link to post Share on other sites
Zoraptor 3,620 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 RTX ON! FPS OFF! No, no, not jealous of a 2080Ti at all. Seems like Chris Avellone is working on it. Oh well, can't all be positives news. Still likely to preorder it anyway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LittleRose 118 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Nice. I hope it will be good. Link to post Share on other sites
Katphood 2,102 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Katphood on PSN, Steam & Xbox Live Link to post Share on other sites
marelooke 611 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) BloodLines 2 is set in the new WoD, not the Gothic inspired one from the first game, right? Any other major differences we should be aware of, other than art style? Official website here, btw. I notice there are 5 clans listed, and one bonus, so that's one less than the original Bloodlines. Wonder which one got axed, I hope it's not the Malkavians. But maybe some don't exist in the new WoD, kinda know nothing about it tbh (except that they moved away from the Gothic look, unfortunately) Edited March 22, 2019 by marelooke 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Keyrock 9,159 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) I ain't pre-ordering ****, but I am definitely very interested in Bloodlines 2. Paradox has been fairly Linux friendly, so I'm hoping they'll continue that trend here. Edited March 22, 2019 by Keyrock 2 I wonder if there is beer on the sun Link to post Share on other sites
Katphood 2,102 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) No Nosferatu = No buy Edit: State of Play will be held on 25th of March by Sony and it is a Nintendo Direct style of announcement show. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-22-playstation-will-hold-a-nintendo-direct-and-inside-xbox-style-announcement-show I want some Death Stranding gameplay/info. Edited March 22, 2019 by Katphood 1 Katphood on PSN, Steam & Xbox Live Link to post Share on other sites
Amentep 5,943 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 So... If there's a werewolf in Vampire the Masquarade: Bloodlines 2...will we be able to kill it? BloodLines 2 is set in the new WoD, not the Gothic inspired one from the first game, right?Any other major differences we should be aware of, other than art style? Official website here, btw. I notice there are 5 clans listed, and one bonus, so that's one less than the original Bloodlines. Wonder which one got axed, I hope it's not the Malkavians. But maybe some don't exist in the new WoD, kinda know nothing about it tbh (except that they moved away from the Gothic look, unfortunately) The revised WoD setting is Vampire: The Requiem, isn't it? Wouldn't them using "the Masquarade" indicate its set in the same world as the original game? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
the_dog_days 1,581 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I notice there are 5 clans listed, and one bonus, so that's one less than the original Bloodlines. Wonder which one got axed, I hope it's not the Malkavians. But maybe some don't exist in the new WoD, kinda know nothing about it tbh (except that they moved away from the Gothic look, unfortunately) Probably Nosferatu. I imagine it's the most difficult to balance the game around. Link to post Share on other sites
Chilloutman 1,615 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 the one in trailer looked a bit like nosferatu I'm the enemy, 'cause I like to think, I like to read. I'm into freedom of speech, and freedom of choice. I'm the kinda guy that likes to sit in a greasy spoon and wonder, "Gee, should I have the T-bone steak or the jumbo rack of barbecue ribs with the side-order of gravy fries?" I want high cholesterol! I wanna eat bacon, and butter, and buckets of cheese, okay?! I wanna smoke a Cuban cigar the size of Cincinnati in the non-smoking section! I wanna run naked through the street, with green Jell-O all over my body, reading Playboy magazine. Why? Because I suddenly may feel the need to, okay, pal? I've SEEN the future. Do you know what it is? It's a 47-year-old virgin sitting around in his beige pajamas, drinking a banana-broccoli shake, singing "I'm an Oscar Meyer Wiene" Link to post Share on other sites
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