Morgoth Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 The death march: the problem of crunch time in game development (via tweets by OEI sr. programmer Erik Novales and OEI tech artist Jean-Eric Khalife) That's what you get when you live in a frakking 3rd world country. Any decent modern society has job security to the point where firing someone for not working overtime would render them liable to pay compensation due to illegal termination of employment. If you happen to live in a such country and are tired of taking it up the arse then get organized, that's exactly what unions are for. Hmm, interesting take. Indeed, I see still a lot of movie directos and screenwriters in their late 70s, while I doubt you will see people the same age working as a texture artists or prop modeler in the game industry. I have done my share of art in the past myself (only self-interest) and I know how painstaking and laborious it can be to do grunt work, as opposed, to say level design, which I found (at least in the old UT/Quake 3 days) very rewarding and exciting. Well, the processes have changed a lot since then. Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 The death march: the problem of crunch time in game development (via tweets by OEI sr. programmer Erik Novales and OEI tech artist Jean-Eric Khalife) That's what you get when you live in a frakking 3rd world country. Any decent modern society has job security to the point where firing someone for not working overtime would render them liable to pay compensation due to illegal termination of employment. If you happen to live in a such country and are tired of taking it up the arse then get organized, that's exactly what unions are for. All I can say is that even in Finland, everything is not that rosy when it comes to overtime. It's more related to unions than anything else. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) New Hitman dumbed down (You know I hate the term, but when you are planning on making Hitman more accessible, there is no other word for it.) Edited May 28, 2011 by Nepenthe You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Never got into the Hitman games. Not because they were too hard, but because they simply sucked. Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 "The Hitman games of the past have been very hardcore," Yeah? Didn't noticed that. "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orogun01 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 New Hitman dumbed down (You know I hate the term, but when you are planning on making Hitman more accessible, there is no other word for it.) No no no, you are right accessible is code for dumb and casual. I would still wait to see how this plays out and if they finally fix their horrid issues with the AI. I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Kitty Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I LOVE Blood Money and I really don't know what the supposedly inaccessible hardcore parts of it are, but then I'm a stealth fanboy so maybe I just don't have the right perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Microsoft teases E3 presser with this image Let the speculation commence! Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Blood Money was one of the best games I have played, so I'm sad to hear they are moving away from that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamoulian War Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 New handheld on the horizon http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/05/2...able_dreamcast/ Sent from my Stone Tablet, using Chisel-a-Talk 2000BC. My youtube channel: MamoulianFH Latest Let's Play Tales of Arise (completed) Latest Bossfight Compilation Dark Souls Remastered - New Game (completed) Let's Play/AAR Europa Universalis 1: Austria Grand Campaign (completed) Let's Play/AAR Europa Universalis 2: Xhosa Grand Campaign (completed) My PS Platinums and 100% - 29 games so far (my PSN profile) 1) God of War III - PS3 - 24+ hours 2) Final Fantasy XIII - PS3 - 130+ hours 3) White Knight Chronicles International Edition - PS3 - 525+ hours 4) Hyperdimension Neptunia - PS3 - 80+ hours 5) Final Fantasy XIII-2 - PS3 - 200+ hours 6) Tales of Xillia - PS3 - 135+ hours 7) Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 - PS3 - 152+ hours 8.) Grand Turismo 6 - PS3 - 81+ hours (including Senna Master DLC) 9) Demon's Souls - PS3 - 197+ hours 10) Tales of Graces f - PS3 - 337+ hours 11) Star Ocean: The Last Hope International - PS3 - 750+ hours 12) Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - PS3 - 127+ hours 13) Soulcalibur V - PS3 - 73+ hours 14) Gran Turismo 5 - PS3 - 600+ hours 15) Tales of Xillia 2 - PS3 - 302+ hours 16) Mortal Kombat XL - PS4 - 95+ hours 17) Project CARS Game of the Year Edition - PS4 - 120+ hours 18) Dark Souls - PS3 - 197+ hours 19) Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory - PS3 - 238+ hours 20) Final Fantasy Type-0 - PS4 - 58+ hours 21) Journey - PS4 - 9+ hours 22) Dark Souls II - PS3 - 210+ hours 23) Fairy Fencer F - PS3 - 215+ hours 24) Megadimension Neptunia VII - PS4 - 160 hours 25) Super Neptunia RPG - PS4 - 44+ hours 26) Journey - PS3 - 22+ hours 27) Final Fantasy XV - PS4 - 263+ hours (including all DLCs) 28) Tales of Arise - PS4 - 111+ hours 29) Dark Souls: Remastered - PS4 - 121+ hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) New Hitman dumbed down (You know I hate the term, but when you are planning on making Hitman more accessible, there is no other word for it.) Well great, another series ****ed. Edited May 28, 2011 by Gorth Bad language 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undecaf Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 New Hitman dumbed down (You know I hate the term, but when you are planning on making Hitman more accessible, there is no other word for it.) Well great, another series ****ed. Aww, ****. And here I was having high hopes for it. Perkele, tiädäksää tuanoini!"It's easier to tolerate idiots if you do not consider them as stupid people, but exceptionally gifted monkeys." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos_hybrid Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 New Hitman dumbed down (You know I hate the term, but when you are planning on making Hitman more accessible, there is no other word for it.) So basically, they are not making a Hitman sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 New Hitman dumbed down (You know I hate the term, but when you are planning on making Hitman more accessible, there is no other word for it.) So basically, they are not making a Hitman sequel. Mmh. There's basically two options here, they either make it a max payne to court the dudebros, or they go to hitman 2 and make it so that you can essentially go through all the levels shooting, you just get a worse rating. At least that's what I remember of the progression of the series, 3-4 were less forgiving in that sense. Still, I don't think the expression I used above has ever been more fitting (ok, maybe deus ex iw is close) than here. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Maybe they'll make an option for "hardcore" players. 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 PS3 exclusive Action RPG "Adrift" to be announced at E3 Some artworks: I just hope this is a real RPG not just some Action adventure labeled as RPG. Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 PS3 exclusiveNext. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 PS3 exclusiveNext. My reaction was "next" at the harry potter knock-off in the first screen. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 PS3 exclusiveNext. My reaction was "next" at the harry potter knock-off in the first screen. The only similarity I see is the dark hair.Please don't tell me Radcliffe had a midriff baring scene.. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orogun01 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) Is that Star Lord and Phyla Vell? it is it is! Edited May 29, 2011 by Orogun01 I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Guys stop being so cynical. For all we know it could be a sleeper hit. Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm not cynical, I just don't have a PS3. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm angry because I don't have a PS3 Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oner Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Nope. No play, no care. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamoulian War Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm not cynical, I just don't have a PS3. It's worth to get one, just for Demon's Souls alone... Sent from my Stone Tablet, using Chisel-a-Talk 2000BC. My youtube channel: MamoulianFH Latest Let's Play Tales of Arise (completed) Latest Bossfight Compilation Dark Souls Remastered - New Game (completed) Let's Play/AAR Europa Universalis 1: Austria Grand Campaign (completed) Let's Play/AAR Europa Universalis 2: Xhosa Grand Campaign (completed) My PS Platinums and 100% - 29 games so far (my PSN profile) 1) God of War III - PS3 - 24+ hours 2) Final Fantasy XIII - PS3 - 130+ hours 3) White Knight Chronicles International Edition - PS3 - 525+ hours 4) Hyperdimension Neptunia - PS3 - 80+ hours 5) Final Fantasy XIII-2 - PS3 - 200+ hours 6) Tales of Xillia - PS3 - 135+ hours 7) Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 - PS3 - 152+ hours 8.) Grand Turismo 6 - PS3 - 81+ hours (including Senna Master DLC) 9) Demon's Souls - PS3 - 197+ hours 10) Tales of Graces f - PS3 - 337+ hours 11) Star Ocean: The Last Hope International - PS3 - 750+ hours 12) Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - PS3 - 127+ hours 13) Soulcalibur V - PS3 - 73+ hours 14) Gran Turismo 5 - PS3 - 600+ hours 15) Tales of Xillia 2 - PS3 - 302+ hours 16) Mortal Kombat XL - PS4 - 95+ hours 17) Project CARS Game of the Year Edition - PS4 - 120+ hours 18) Dark Souls - PS3 - 197+ hours 19) Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory - PS3 - 238+ hours 20) Final Fantasy Type-0 - PS4 - 58+ hours 21) Journey - PS4 - 9+ hours 22) Dark Souls II - PS3 - 210+ hours 23) Fairy Fencer F - PS3 - 215+ hours 24) Megadimension Neptunia VII - PS4 - 160 hours 25) Super Neptunia RPG - PS4 - 44+ hours 26) Journey - PS3 - 22+ hours 27) Final Fantasy XV - PS4 - 263+ hours (including all DLCs) 28) Tales of Arise - PS4 - 111+ hours 29) Dark Souls: Remastered - PS4 - 121+ hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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