It can only go uphill from this, right?
Star Trek D-A-C got an upgrade to its systems for the release of the PlayStation 3 version, and we had a chance to check it out at Comic-con. I could lay some fanboy bait and boldly say that the PlayStation 3 version is better than the Xbox 360 version, but somehow I don't seen the flame catching. Instead, I'll just tell you about the changes, or better yet, let you see them for yourself in our video interview.
Among the improvements are changable difficulty levels and more setting options, but the biggest addition to Star Trek D-A-C is the PS3-exclusive fourth ship group, a support type. Unlike the fighter, bomber, and flagship, this support craft doesn't have much offensive power. Instead, think of it as a healer and a defensive assist. This addition really changes the dynamic of the game completely, promoting more cooperative play. You'll have to protect that healer to survive.
How much better is D-A-C than the Xbox 360 version? We only played it for less than half an hour. Let us give this new one a spin and we'll tell you. As for why the PS3 gets the fourth craft type and the Xbox 360 doesn't, I'll let you take that up with the devs. I'm sure they'll update the Xbox 360 version, though.
Dale North is Destructoid's Editor-In-Chief, a founding editor, and specialist in Japanese gaming. An accomplished musician, Dale was reporting from Japan during the earthquakes of 2011. Luckily, he got the fuck out alive and is home in America now with his wife and beloved corgi, Einstein. Dale is also a co-founder of Destructoid's sister anime site
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3:00 PM on 08.05.2009
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Re-release game on console B, improved, and make sure to highlight the new functions heavily to the press.
Earn $$$
Genius! Peter Molyneux really started a trend with his Fable II DLC "wait, wait it get's better" idea!
YOU SHUT YoUR WHOREMOUTH!
lol revisionist game making :)
/fanboyism
But you CAN polish a turd, look it up on youtube. Mythbusters have proven this as fact.
No, but you can roll it in glitter.
(And Mythbusters did polish a turd - weirdos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEq4pt4J01E&feature=channel_page
Just like some funny stuff here, its true - you can polish a turd but it wont make it a good game.
Star Trek DID deserve better.