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[Zoraptor]

That's not the point. It doesn't matter if people are hard up or what not, it's just plain stupid that we can talk about war, drugs, rape, etc. and post video material showing/describing it but god forbid that we show a nip slip.

 

I'm pretty sure if you posted an ISIS decapitation video, serious drug use or especially a rape video it would be removed, even if it were only a link rather than inline. But I'm equally sure mentioning that they exist is OK.

 

I wouldn't have any expectation otherwise, same for teh sexy. It's a company website, when it comes right down to it it exists for PR and to give fans a way to stay connected. Stuff which is going to pointlessly turn people off (heh) is going to be removed. While we shouldn't expect 4chan or even codex levels of non moderation we also should be glad we don't have Bethesda/ Bioware/ Neogaf etc level restrictions either.

[Raithe]

It was also part of the general tidy and clean up and organise the board's shortly before the release of PoE and the expectant surge of new people to the forums. Sometimes you just want to take care of a little housecleaning before visitors turn up....

[Malcador]

We're not exactly seeing people get straight up murdered or bombed or...very often over here*, either, though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElkQ3t43wZc

[Fenixp]

Was this even posted? Beware Nier: Autotomato spoilers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehM1m5-TG5g

[Katphood]

Was this even posted?

 

 

No. Great stuff!  That makes me:

 

-want to replay both Nier and Nier: Automata

-wish for another game directed by Yoko Taro

[Azdeus]

It was a dark day. Where else can we possibly go to find beautiful women, if not here on the Obsidian forums?

 

It was probably because you posted a picture of your wife, there was too much jealousy after that I suppose.

[Katphood]

 

[Malcador]

http://www.pcgamer.com/sega-wants-to-create-more-global-hits-and-to-revive-major-ips/

 

Obviously this includes Alpha Protocol

[Oner]

http://www.pcgamer.com/sega-wants-to-create-more-global-hits-and-to-revive-major-ips/

 

Obviously this includes Alpha Protocol

Oh sweet Summer child...

[Amentep]

I'm not against SEGA bringing in some of their big titles, but the last few times they've tried to revive titles, they've really been 'in name only' affairs (see, for example, the drubbing the Shining series got, particularly Shining Force).

[Chilloutman]

I'm not against SEGA bringing in some of their big titles, but the last few times they've tried to revive titles, they've really been 'in name only' affairs (see, for example, the drubbing the Shining series got, particularly Shining Force).

anymore examples what SEGA holds? Can't remember much from them - Lets revive Golden Axe!!

Edited May 15, 2017 by Chilloutman

[SonicMage117]

Tbh, I'd rather have Sega attempt sequels than to keep doing re-releases and remasters. Sonic Generations was amazing and proves that Sega can do fusions properly. Ecco on Dreamcast and Jet Set Radio Future on Xbox are proof that Sega can do perfect sequels of the effort is there. They just need to focus on their best franchises. Forget Sonic and Bayonetta and do another Space Channel 5 and such. Get creative, take risks, etc. If anyone can do good sequels, it's Sega (both as a dev and a pub).

 

The list of Sega sequels that are great vastly out-number those that are bad. They may be harder to spot because they don't have numbers 1, 2, etc. but they are there - usually jumping on different consoles.

Edited May 15, 2017 by SonicMage117

[Chilloutman]

Tbh, I'd rather have Sega attempt sequels than to keep doing re-releases and remasters. Sonic Generations was amazing and proves that Sega can do fusions properly. Ecco on Dreamcast and Jet Set Radio Future on Xbox are proof that Sega can do perfect sequels of the effort is there. They just need to focus on their best franchises. Forget Sonic and Bayonetta and do another Space Channel 5 and such. Get creative, take risks, etc. If anyone can do good sequels, it's Sega (both as a dev and a pub).

 

The list of Sega sequels that are great vastly out-number those that are bad. They may be harder to spot because they don't have numbers 1, 2, etc. but they are there - usually jumping on different consoles.

Yeah, don't care about console stuff at all, so if its on me go bonkers, I can't care less

[Amentep]

 

I'm not against SEGA bringing in some of their big titles, but the last few times they've tried to revive titles, they've really been 'in name only' affairs (see, for example, the drubbing the Shining series got, particularly Shining Force).

anymore examples what SEGA holds? Can't remember much from them - Lets revive Golden Axe!!

 

 

Off the top of my head stuff like Golden Axe, Altered Beast, Ecco the Dolphin, Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Alex Kidd, Zaxxon, House of the Dead, Shining Force, Space Harrier, Streets of Rage.

 

Of course I was a huge Eternal Champions fan back in the day.

 

 

Tbh, I'd rather have Sega attempt sequels than to keep doing re-releases and remasters. Sonic Generations was amazing and proves that Sega can do fusions properly. Ecco on Dreamcast and Jet Set Radio Future on Xbox are proof that Sega can do perfect sequels of the effort is there. They just need to focus on their best franchises. Forget Sonic and Bayonetta and do another Space Channel 5 and such. Get creative, take risks, etc. If anyone can do good sequels, it's Sega (both as a dev and a pub).

 

The list of Sega sequels that are great vastly out-number those that are bad. They may be harder to spot because they don't have numbers 1, 2, etc. but they are there - usually jumping on different consoles.

 

The thing that bugs me about re-releases is that they only ever seem to keep putting out Genesis versions of the games even with games like Altered Beast or Golden Axe that had arcade versions.

 

I love Golden Axe, but I'd really love to have an arcade version of Golden Axe I and an arcade version of Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder to go along with Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, Golden Axe III from the Genesis.  Toss in the Arcade version of Golden Axe: The Duel and you have a pretty decent retrospective set, IMO.

 

But agreed a good new game would be awesome (Golden Axe: Beast Rider is another example of a game that seemed to miss the point of the originals in creating an update).

[Chilloutman]

 

 

I'm not against SEGA bringing in some of their big titles, but the last few times they've tried to revive titles, they've really been 'in name only' affairs (see, for example, the drubbing the Shining series got, particularly Shining Force).

anymore examples what SEGA holds? Can't remember much from them - Lets revive Golden Axe!!

 

 

Off the top of my head stuff like Golden Axe, Altered Beast, Ecco the Dolphin, Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Alex Kidd, Zaxxon, House of the Dead, Shining Force, Space Harrier, Streets of Rage.

 

Of course I was a huge Eternal Champions fan back in the day.

 

 

Tbh, I'd rather have Sega attempt sequels than to keep doing re-releases and remasters. Sonic Generations was amazing and proves that Sega can do fusions properly. Ecco on Dreamcast and Jet Set Radio Future on Xbox are proof that Sega can do perfect sequels of the effort is there. They just need to focus on their best franchises. Forget Sonic and Bayonetta and do another Space Channel 5 and such. Get creative, take risks, etc. If anyone can do good sequels, it's Sega (both as a dev and a pub).

 

The list of Sega sequels that are great vastly out-number those that are bad. They may be harder to spot because they don't have numbers 1, 2, etc. but they are there - usually jumping on different consoles.

 

The thing that bugs me about re-releases is that they only ever seem to keep putting out Genesis versions of the games even with games like Altered Beast or Golden Axe that had arcade versions.

 

I love Golden Axe, but I'd really love to have an arcade version of Golden Axe I and an arcade version of Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder to go along with Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, Golden Axe III from the Genesis.  Toss in the Arcade version of Golden Axe: The Duel and you have a pretty decent retrospective set, IMO.

 

But agreed a good new game would be awesome (Golden Axe: Beast Rider is another example of a game that seemed to miss the point of the originals in creating an update).

 

hmm remember only Crazy taxi and Golden Axe

[the_dog_days]

I'm not against SEGA bringing in some of their big titles, but the last few times they've tried to revive titles, they've really been 'in name only' affairs (see, for example, the drubbing the Shining series got, particularly Shining Force).

God I hope they revive Shining Force. There aren't enough srpg's around, IMOP.

[Amentep]

hmm remember only Crazy taxi and Golden Axe

Not all of those were arcade games and it sounds like maybe you're more familiar with Arcade Games?

 

Altered Beast -  

 

Zaxxon -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toSxQ3QHaTc

 

Space Harrier -

 

House of the Dead -

 

 

 

I'm not against SEGA bringing in some of their big titles, but the last few times they've tried to revive titles, they've really been 'in name only' affairs (see, for example, the drubbing the Shining series got, particularly Shining Force).

God I hope they revive Shining Force. There aren't enough srpg's around, IMOP.

 

 

I'd love it, but the last tactical Shining Force game didn't get a release outside of Japan (Shining Force Feather in 2009).  There was a different tactical game Shining Blade from 2012 that also didn't get a release outside of Japan.  Neither had the very FIRE EMBLEM-esque system of the earlier Shining Force games.

 

Instead we got the action RPGs Shining Force Neo and Shining Force Exa neither of which I cared for (and the Shining Souls hand held games, which were 'okay' action dungeon crawls).

[SonicMage117]

[Keyrock]

I sure as hell hope IO Interactive doesn't get scooped up by Sony or Microsoft or Nintendo and Hitman becomes an exclusive title, that would suck (assuming the rumor that IO Interactive retain the IP are true).  I want Hitman on as many platforms as possible.

 

As for the rumor that season 2 is well into development, this seems plausible enough.  They just did the "reboot" so they have the framework in place.  As far as I'm concerned, very little needs to be changed for season 2.  They can basically leave the game as is and just create new assets for new levels and characters and, of course, the continuation of the story from the cliffhanger it left off on.

Edited May 16, 2017 by Keyrock

[SonicMage117]

Me too. At least 2 platforms (pc and a console). I don't think Switch has a chance at getting Hitman - at least not a newer one, maybe Absolution. I hope I don't jinx it but I can just see someone like NaughtyDog or Guerilla making Hitman. While it would probably be astounding and I know they would do justice, it would only be PS4

[HoonDing]

I want Phantasy Star: Alis Returns

[ShadySands]

Paradox know "people want a Bloodlines sequel," will make one "when the time is right"

Paradox Con 2017 just wrapped up in Stockholm, and there have already been lots of exciting announcements about the ambitious strategy publishers' coming plans. Some of these should concern the intellectual property of White Wolf publishing, which includes the 2004 cult hit Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, so we asked Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester about that very subject.

 

Apart from the fact that they now own VTMB, many of the leads on that game now work at Obsidian, with whom Paradox have collaborated before. 

 

“Yeah, on paper that's a really good match,” says Wester. “Of course, sooner or later, people will want a follow-up to Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines… and when the time is right I guess a sequel will find its place in the market. But it's too early to say anything about that right now.”

 

Paradox bought White Wolf in 2015, but it’s clear that they are taking their time making games based on their IP. Wester accepts this, saying they don’t want to announce anything too early for fear of disappointing fans, “but things are coming - that’s not a secret. There’s no use buying such a rich catalogue of IPs just to be sitting on them another ten years.”

Edited May 16, 2017 by ShadySands

[Mamoulian War]

Preview of Final Fantasy 12 Remaster on Ars Technica.

 

https://arstechnica.co.uk/gaming/2017/05/final-fantasy-12-the-zodiac-age/

 

This is for me, the most anticipated Final Fantasy game in last 10 years \o/

[HoonDing]

Ashe was hot.

[Raithe]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ROk7Mgh13w