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[Jaesun]

  On 10/26/2012 at 6:20 PM, pmp10 said:

Yes and he failed to tackle the most obvious problem - he's effectively being payed by self-selecting fan-base.

I fail to see much difference in sacrificing your integrity for the sake of the fanboys rather than that of the publishers.

 

Well yes, he specifically stated he HAS no integrity because there are no standards they are beholden to (just like ALL Gaming websites). As well as being far too ingrained with a Publisher (like his SONY Planetside series). They are NOT providing Journalism (providing objective and bias free information to the public). They are ALL PR arms of the Publishing industry, they are too ingrained into the publishing system. And him publicly stating that if you see him "glossing over" terrible gameplay because he is being actually paid by SONY for his Planetside piece, speak up about it. That at least is admirable.

 

But to be honest, I never watched a single video of his until today. So I have NO idea about his past or such. I just also assumed he was yet another person doing PR for the Publishers. Just like all the rest of the gaming websites. Except for the Codex.

[Majek]

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/disney-acquires-lucasarts-for-4bn/0105455

 

i can't decide if this is good or bad.

[Morgoth]

  On 10/31/2012 at 7:39 AM, Majek said:

http://www.mcvuk.com...for-4bn/0105455

 

i can't decide if this is good or bad.

 

http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/62057-disney-buys-lucasfilm/

[Majek]

Well this is the gaming part of the forum, so we can talk only about LucasArts, you can have everything else there.

[Humanoid]

LucasArts haven't produced anything I've considered worth playing (or indeed, worth watching) in almost a decade, so I don't see how it could get worse.

[Malcador]

And the wait for them to put the old games on GOG continues.

[Tale]

Dreamfall sequel announced from Tornquist's new studio.

 

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

Here's the press release from Funcom.

[Malcador]

Oh, this is the episodic series they had planned a while back ? Hm, might be something good.

[Tale]

Also, Halo 4 reviews are dropping.

 

IGN

Games Radar

Polygon

Destructoid

Giant Bomb

 

Overwhelmingly positive. I was going to skip this one, but several of the reviews speak of the campaign as the best in the franchise. I've always found their campaigns to be remarkable with the usual caveat that I hate every flood level ever made, so that means something to me.

[Majek]

  On 11/1/2012 at 1:55 PM, Tale said:

Dreamfall sequel announced from Tornquist's new studio.

 

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

Here's the press release from Funcom.

He better finish the story ...

 

And i don't pay attention to Halo games or reviews of them. They're always too hyped up.

[Mamoulian War]

  On 11/1/2012 at 2:21 PM, Tale said:

Also, Halo 4 reviews are dropping.

 

IGN

Games Radar

Polygon

Destructoid

Giant Bomb

 

Overwhelmingly positive. I was going to skip this one, but several of the reviews speak of the campaign as the best in the franchise. I've always found their campaigns to be remarkable with the usual caveat that I hate every flood level ever made, so that means something to me.

 

Heh, looks like there are still people believing game reviews

Edited November 1, 2012 by Mamoulian War

[HoonDing]

  On 11/1/2012 at 1:55 PM, Tale said:

Dreamfall sequel announced from Tornquist's new studio.

 

I wish it was six years ago when I could still be excited about this.

[Tale]

  On 11/1/2012 at 6:35 PM, Drudanae said:

I wish it was six years ago when I could still be excited about this.

It can be six years ago with the magical power of alcohol and self-delusion!

 

More information courtesy of Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Including that they intend to do a Kickstarter.

[Jaesun]

That whole make another console crap TLJ almost made me punch my monitor. I am very angry.

[Morgoth]

Dreamfall was a horrible game, gameplay wise.

 

I hope he goes back to the dialog-heavy point-and-click adventure style of the original TLJ.

[kalimeeri]

  On 10/31/2012 at 9:17 AM, Humanoid said:

LucasArts haven't produced anything I've considered worth playing (or indeed, worth watching) in almost a decade, so I don't see how it could get worse.

 

http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/11/disney-lucasarts/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

 

It just did. Or maybe it's just mercy.

[Serrano]

  On 10/31/2012 at 9:17 AM, Humanoid said:

LucasArts haven't produced anything I've considered worth playing (or indeed, worth watching) in almost a decade, so I don't see how it could get worse.

 

It could be the end of the Monkey Island franchise, that's pretty horrible at least.

Edited November 2, 2012 by Serrano

[Hurlshort]

  On 11/2/2012 at 3:52 PM, Serrano said:

  On 10/31/2012 at 9:17 AM, Humanoid said:

LucasArts haven't produced anything I've considered worth playing (or indeed, worth watching) in almost a decade, so I don't see how it could get worse.

 

It could be the end of the Monkey Island franchise, that's pretty horrible at least.

 

Actually I'm guessing Disney will be more willing to license out a property like that than Lucasarts was.

[Tale]

Lucasarts was fairly supportive of it. Licensing it out to Telltale for Tales of Monkey Island and then doing updated versions of the first two.

[alanschu]

By the same token, I wouldn't be surprised if LucasArts properties aren't really developed on at all. Disney has had a real focus on social gaming with not much interest in pursuing high def markets.

[Majek]

  On 11/2/2012 at 3:52 PM, Serrano said:

It could be the end of the Monkey Island franchise, that's pretty horrible at least.

Guybrush had contract for only 5 games man, so it's over.

 

We need to think about Grim Fandango, MM/DoTT,...

[Malcador]

Doubt they were ever going to do anything with GF, game wrapped up pretty neatly. Just need them on GOG

[Katphood]

  On 11/1/2012 at 1:55 PM, Tale said:

Dreamfall sequel announced from Tornquist's new studio.

 

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

Here's the press release from Funcom.

 

Yup, came here to celebrate that as well!

[Tigranes]

Good, now I can be interested about what he does again.

[Drowsy Emperor]

What was the verdict on Dishonored? The reviewers, as expected went ballistic but I'd like to hear an unbiased opinion.