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 Topic: Casus vs. the haters vs. the gaming industry |
The_Leaf
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 Forum: The Useless Void Posted: Tue, 21st Mar 2017 09:49 Subject: Casus vs. the haters vs. the gaming industry |
| I've long since stopped caring about the "advertisement vs reality" circlejerking (it's pointless, in any industry, as I said a few pages back) and let me tell you, I'm enjoying games much more this w ... |
| Topic: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
The_Leaf
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 20th Mar 2017 11:41 Subject: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
I generally agree with you.
However, I just want to point out that lying in advertisements has been the standard since advertisements were invented. I'm not saying it should be ignored or condoned, ... |
| Topic: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
The_Leaf
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 20th Mar 2017 10:08 Subject: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
As I suspected, it seems (from reviews at least) that it suffers from the same problem all "triple A" games suffer lately: quantity over quality.
World is HUUUUGE.... but is filled with boring/shit ... |
| Topic: The Emulation Thread |
The_Leaf
Replies: 6131
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 6th Mar 2017 14:32 Subject: The Emulation Thread |
Yeah, I think the Switch will be emulated relatively quickly. It's far less "custom" than the Wii/WiiU
Only thing: it needs to be hacked first. Which usually doesn't take much time on Nintendo cons ... |
| Topic: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
The_Leaf
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 27th Feb 2017 10:03 Subject: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
I'll be happy if the exploration is limited.
There are dozens (if not hundreds) of "rpgs" where the main focus of the game is to just wander about farming crafting pieces and other useless tat. But ... |
| Topic: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
The_Leaf
Replies: 4232
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 13th Feb 2017 14:14 Subject: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
Am I the only one that didn't like DA:I at all? I thought it was littered with generic map filling quests that really looked like some procedurally generated crap to me.
Especially when I came int ... |
| Topic: Resident Evil 7 biohazard |
The_Leaf
Replies: 895
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 30th Jan 2017 16:47 Subject: Resident Evil 7 biohazard |
You can reduce\eliminate TXAA blur with Reshade though
Care to elaborate?
I'm playing on a 1080p projector, and I'm using FXAA+TAA since it's the one that "looks better" to me (empirically). Yes ... |
| Topic: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
The_Leaf
Replies: 4232
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 23rd Jan 2017 18:02 Subject: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
Yep, open-world syndrome pretty much confirmed I guess.
Can't be bothered to design unique and interesting weapons, maybe with some lore tied to them?
Just implement a crafting system, and let the ... |
| Topic: I have left. |
The_Leaf
Replies: 38
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Sat, 14th Jan 2017 23:58 Subject: I have left. |
It's highly subjective.
What "happened", in my case, was open world fever.
Every game now has to be open world, by law. Every existing franchise too. No one will be spared.
And as a consequenc ... |
| Topic: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
The_Leaf
Replies: 4232
Views: 582132
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Tue, 10th Jan 2017 15:38 Subject: Mass Effect: Andromeda (ugly femface is optional*) |
From what we have seen, the game looks dreadful.
Of course we know very little at this time, but if they did the open world, characters and quests like DAI, then we are truly fucked.
DAI was si ... |
| Topic: Top 10 Most Optimized PC Games Of 2016 |
The_Leaf
Replies: 39
Views: 4961
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 19th Dec 2016 15:40 Subject: Top 10 Most Optimized PC Games Of 2016 |
A bit of a meaningless list imho, because it doesn't take into account the visual complexity of each game.
For example: Mirror's Edge is all made of plain surfaces and "rectangular" (for lack of a ... |
| Topic: [PS4] The PS4 Hacking Thread! |
The_Leaf
Replies: 1116
Views: 200142
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Forum: Console Arena Posted: Wed, 2nd Nov 2016 17:21 Subject: [PS4] The PS4 Hacking Thread! |
Problem isn't about dumping the games.
Like on PS3 yes you need to dump them from the console because the disc themselves are encrypted in both consoles (PS4 in a big package mounted as PFS).
This ... |
| Topic: [Next Gen] The Next Generation Discussion Thread! |
The_Leaf
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Forum: Console Arena Posted: Tue, 1st Nov 2016 14:22 Subject: [Next Gen] The Next Generation Discussion Thread! |
Apparently Switch has 4gb of RAM - half that of X1/PS4. So much for the switch being on par with that 3 year old tech and everything.
Looking forward to the pro. Not pre-ordered it myself as I am g ... |
| Topic: Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans |
The_Leaf
Replies: 32
Views: 6109
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Fri, 28th Oct 2016 16:19 Subject: Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans |
Donated... I really hope this gets funded, I love these movies, literally grew up with them 
Ermm...have a feeling of cease and desist, soonish.
As they state in the kickstarter page: 25% of t ... |
| Topic: [Next Gen] The Next Generation Discussion Thread! |
The_Leaf
Replies: 4713
Views: 434362
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Forum: Console Arena Posted: Thu, 20th Oct 2016 12:01 Subject: [Next Gen] The Next Generation Discussion Thread! |
Not hyped but curious.
Will they present another gimmicky novelty console like the WiiU, or will it be a console with features that actually benefit the gameplay experience, rather than making it m ... |
| Topic: Serious Sam VR [Early Access] |
The_Leaf
Replies: 47
Views: 3941
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Wed, 19th Oct 2016 09:37 Subject: Serious Sam VR [Early Access] |
VR is just another "this is the future, BUY NAO!" gimmick. It will soon fade into oblivion, like 3D and Motion Controls did.
Just be patient.
The difference is VR also interests industries other t ... |
| Topic: Serious Sam VR [Early Access] |
The_Leaf
Replies: 47
Views: 3941
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Tue, 18th Oct 2016 14:18 Subject: Serious Sam VR [Early Access] |
VR is just another "this is the future, BUY NAO!" gimmick. It will soon fade into oblivion, like 3D and Motion Controls did.
Just be patient.
Didn't buy a 3D TV but i liked the Wii i still play ga ... |
| Topic: Serious Sam VR [Early Access] |
The_Leaf
Replies: 47
Views: 3941
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Tue, 18th Oct 2016 09:57 Subject: Serious Sam VR [Early Access] |
VR is just another "this is the future, BUY NAO!" gimmick. It will soon fade into oblivion, like 3D and Motion Controls did.
Just be patient. |
| Topic: What monitor/tv size do you have and use for gaming? |
The_Leaf
Replies: 36
Views: 6075
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Wed, 12th Oct 2016 11:55 Subject: What monitor/tv size do you have and use for gaming? |
| Whenever possible, I play on my 1080p projector (OPTOMA HD141X). Projected image is around 130", and I can assure you it's quite an awesome experience, I recommend it if any of you have a spare white ... |
| Topic: The Emulation Thread |
The_Leaf
Replies: 6131
Views: 774212
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Tue, 11th Oct 2016 10:42 Subject: The Emulation Thread |
| I'm only interested in Bayonetta 2. Looks very promising from the last bit of the video. |
| Topic: Prey (Arkane Austin) |
The_Leaf
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 10th Oct 2016 20:00 Subject: Prey (Arkane Austin) |
| I'm fine with some focus on action. A bit tired of the "can't fight back" kind of horror/survival games (alien, outlast, etc.) |
| Topic: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare + MW Remastered |
The_Leaf
Replies: 671
Views: 98862
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Wed, 5th Oct 2016 09:11 Subject: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare + MW Remastered |
Let me guess... 50 of those GBs are in-between-mission 4k cutscenes?
I can't find any other explanation for that amount of data being needed for what will essentially be, as usual, a 4-hour game. |
| Topic: Mirror's Edge 2 |
The_Leaf
Replies: 937
Views: 100348
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 3rd Oct 2016 17:15 Subject: Mirror's Edge 2 |
Shift deleted. Game has huge freezes every 15 secs, then it runs super fine again. Unplayable and no graphic options other than Vsync and resolution, FUCK THAT.
I have no time for such bullshit.
... |
| Topic: Digital Homicide Closes Down After Dropping Frivolous Suit |
The_Leaf
Replies: 21
Views: 2682
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Mon, 3rd Oct 2016 16:35 Subject: Digital Homicide Closes Down After Dropping Frivolous Suit |
| Is their other lawsuit (the one against Jim Sterling) still ongoing? |
| Topic: Tales of Symphonia HD |
The_Leaf
Replies: 57
Views: 9876
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Wed, 28th Sep 2016 13:53 Subject: Tales of Symphonia HD |
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| Topic: Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt RED) |
The_Leaf
Replies: 11040
Views: 1308295
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Wed, 28th Sep 2016 10:10 Subject: Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt RED) |
Completely killed the hype for me as well.
No good ever came of these hybrid "drop in anytime" multiplayer models. The only good implementation is Dark Souls, hope they at least go with something l ... |
| Topic: DUSK (retro FPS) |
The_Leaf
Replies: 53
Views: 7871
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Fri, 16th Sep 2016 10:22 Subject: DUSK (retro FPS) |
2D "old-style" graphics look charming because by nature they're not trying to "imitate reality". They look "cartoonish" and thus endearing.
But early-days 3D graphics look like dog shit, since they ... |
| Topic: [PS4] The PS4 Hacking Thread! |
The_Leaf
Replies: 1116
Views: 200142
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Forum: Console Arena Posted: Thu, 15th Sep 2016 10:15 Subject: [PS4] The PS4 Hacking Thread! |
Yes, as a general rule kernel exploits are much harder to find than userspace ones.
Especially in a BSD-based SO like the PS4 one, which is designed with security as a primary concern. |
| Topic: Resident Evil 7 biohazard |
The_Leaf
Replies: 895
Views: 185302
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Tue, 13th Sep 2016 15:45 Subject: Resident Evil 7 biohazard |
so photogrammetry is basically the fancier version of what games like mortal kombat already did in early 90s 
I think it's more similar to what they used in "The Vanishing of Ethan Carter" |
| Topic: Doom 4 |
The_Leaf
Replies: 3462
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Forum: PC Games Arena Posted: Thu, 8th Sep 2016 08:01 Subject: Doom 4 |
Can we stop with the "emulated not properly cracked" bullshit?
You do realize that every release of a steam game in the past 10 years has used an "emulator" right? |
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