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They must do a "Infamous2" with this.
they can't get away with destroying Dante.
and face it... The original Dante is bad-ass and this one looks more like the emo/fashion-core kids sitting in stairs screaming about how much their life sucks.
we don't want a Dante like that.
we want one with Final Fantasy looks and with a Duke Nukem attitude.
they can't get away with destroying Dante.
and face it... The original Dante is bad-ass and this one looks more like the emo/fashion-core kids sitting in stairs screaming about how much their life sucks.
we don't want a Dante like that.
we want one with Final Fantasy looks and with a Duke Nukem attitude.
whereas I somewhat agree with his sentiments, he really needs to learn a little more about the history of the series he's taking on.
The PS2 wasn't even out 12 years ago...is this guy for real?
The PS2 wasn't even out 12 years ago...is this guy for real?
It's just not cool until he becomes more mainstream. He should sparkle in the sunlight, and wear eyeliner, listen to system of a down, and stuff.
"If Dante, dressed as he was, walked into any bar outside of Tokyo, he'd get laughed out.
Until he pulls his guns and sword out and starts flipping around and kicking ass.
Until he pulls his guns and sword out and starts flipping around and kicking ass.
I bet it'll up being a genius move. Look at the way people reacted to Heath Ledger being cast as the joker.
They know what they are doing people.
......i think.
They know what they are doing people.
......i think.
So the skinny jeans, meth addict look is cool now?
Um, ok.
I'm already on the fence with this game. The more Ninja Theory talks like this, the less likely I am to buy it. Just STFU and don't talk until the product is done.
Um, ok.
I'm already on the fence with this game. The more Ninja Theory talks like this, the less likely I am to buy it. Just STFU and don't talk until the product is done.
I'm pretty sure that the outcry shows that people still thought old Dante was "cool."
My problem with the new Dante is he is generic. He looks like Alex Mercer (Prototype) or Cole (Infamous). He looks like everybody else. The uniqueness is gone.
My problem with the new Dante is he is generic. He looks like Alex Mercer (Prototype) or Cole (Infamous). He looks like everybody else. The uniqueness is gone.
As someone who doesn't give a single shit about this game or series, I will say the new model looks like a cross between Matt Damon and Hilary Swank. It looks like an actor trying to be bad ass.
This is an origin story. Chances are they're going to explain how Dante got his white hair. I say we all just relax, take a step back, play the game, and THEN we can shit all over it.
But he doesn't quite look as gay as anything Twilight has put out.
But he doesn't quite look as gay as anything Twilight has put out.
this just comes down to japanese and american perceptions of "cool". i don't know if dante was inspired by what's considered cool in the west, but that often results in a character that is cool to japanese gamers, but stereotypical and over-the-top to american gamers. take terry bogard or the president in metal wolf chaos, for instance.
i personally don't like dante's new look, but i'm still looking forward to the game.
i personally don't like dante's new look, but i'm still looking forward to the game.
"If Dante, dressed as he was, walked into any bar outside of Tokyo, he'd get laughed out."
At least they acknowledge that nothing is too weird for Japan.
At least they acknowledge that nothing is too weird for Japan.
Eh, they're kind of right. We're all making jokes about him looking like Justin Bieber or whatnot, but that's what the kids are into these days. It's sad to see, but the market for teenage hipsters is probably much bigger than the market for campy smart-asses.
I don't really like it, but I understand why they did it.
I don't really like it, but I understand why they did it.
I know it's wrong of me to feel this way but the more people rage about Dantes new look the more interested in the game I become.
I think people have invested too much in the style of the character and not the core mechanics of the gameplay.
Speaking on a personal level, I don't play games to assume to role of character x or y. Sure, playing games is escapism but not to the level where the very design of the character ruins my enjoyment.
I think it's a real shame that people are so stuck in their ways that they resist change on the level we've seen on this issue.
I think people have invested too much in the style of the character and not the core mechanics of the gameplay.
Speaking on a personal level, I don't play games to assume to role of character x or y. Sure, playing games is escapism but not to the level where the very design of the character ruins my enjoyment.
I think it's a real shame that people are so stuck in their ways that they resist change on the level we've seen on this issue.
Gotta agree with Jim, Dante never, ever looked cool. He looked like a gay porn star who happen to be able to kick a jukebox in half. For me though, that was half the fun of playing as Dante.
New Dante is fine and Tameem Antoniades may sound kinda hokey but the guy sorta has to talk up his game, ya know? I'd say silly shit like that too if I was working on a game. At the end of the day, I think this new Devil may Cry game will be fun and that's all that actually matters.
New Dante is fine and Tameem Antoniades may sound kinda hokey but the guy sorta has to talk up his game, ya know? I'd say silly shit like that too if I was working on a game. At the end of the day, I think this new Devil may Cry game will be fun and that's all that actually matters.
Also. My partner likes twilight and has all the movies. Sometimes, when I'm feeling nice, I let her watch them and I can say that regardless of my attempts to not absorb a single bit of the movies I can say with some certainty that the new Dante does not look like something out of twilight.
Haters gonna resist change whilst hating....I guess.
Haters gonna resist change whilst hating....I guess.
Chances are most people are fans of DMC in the first place because of Dante. Just sayin.
That said I still think this new one could be good.
That said I still think this new one could be good.
Yeah, I've always seen the Devil May Cry games as being kind of tongue-in-cheek about their brand of 'cool'.
At first it appears that they're trying too hard to be 'cool' and it becomes silly, but then they take it so far over-the-top with such enthusiasm that . . . as you slide across the floor shooting electric bats out of your demonic scythe guitar . . . it wraps around and becomes cool again.
At least that's been my view of the games thus far, and it's been my main concern about starting fresh.
Still, if they actually play their efforts to be 'cool' in a clever and self-aware way rather than just trying to incarnate passing trends and edgy pop-culture in character form, it could be amusing.
At first it appears that they're trying too hard to be 'cool' and it becomes silly, but then they take it so far over-the-top with such enthusiasm that . . . as you slide across the floor shooting electric bats out of your demonic scythe guitar . . . it wraps around and becomes cool again.
At least that's been my view of the games thus far, and it's been my main concern about starting fresh.
Still, if they actually play their efforts to be 'cool' in a clever and self-aware way rather than just trying to incarnate passing trends and edgy pop-culture in character form, it could be amusing.
1. This new Dante isn't "Cool", he looks whiny.
2. 12 years ago? These people are continuing the series and don't know when the first game released?
3. "'It's about Dante being cool and making you feel cool when you're playing it, and so the combat and the style system and everything is integral to that. But, you know, what was cool 12 years ago -- I think that was when the first game came out -- isn't cool anymore.'" ---Yes. Yes it is. That is why the 3 following games followed almost the exact same style, with the same main character. And it is also why Bayonetta did as well as it did--new character, but stylish system that brought me back to the original DMC.
2. 12 years ago? These people are continuing the series and don't know when the first game released?
3. "'It's about Dante being cool and making you feel cool when you're playing it, and so the combat and the style system and everything is integral to that. But, you know, what was cool 12 years ago -- I think that was when the first game came out -- isn't cool anymore.'" ---Yes. Yes it is. That is why the 3 following games followed almost the exact same style, with the same main character. And it is also why Bayonetta did as well as it did--new character, but stylish system that brought me back to the original DMC.
His giraffe neck in the header is freaking me out.
But yeah, I think we know why Tameem Antoniades finds the new Dante cool...
Because it’s him!
But yeah, I think we know why Tameem Antoniades finds the new Dante cool...
Because it’s him!
any attempt at bringing anything new to existing franchises is becoming a sin these days. lets just play the same characters and games for the next 20 years and see where that gets the industry, sheeshkebab. and if people are this emotionally tied into a videogame character they really need to get out more.
I can't help but feel like this new Dante is just a really big douche bag. The look makes me want to punch him.
Love the new look. Like a street kid turned badass. I love that he's not uber-buff either, he's just a skinny punk with skills. I hated Dante's white hair. Like this better thereisaidit.
making you feel cool when you're playing it,
If I'm playing as that thing, then I will feel anything but cool.
I'd feel cooler piloting a giant flying phallus around London.
If I'm playing as that thing, then I will feel anything but cool.
I'd feel cooler piloting a giant flying phallus around London.
THANK YOU on the Emo shout-out. Kids these days (I'm talking about EVERY ONE OF YOU who is calling him "Emo") don't know shit.
Also, how can somebody "Look whiny"? You guys are fucking stupid.
New Dante looks awesome.
Also, how can somebody "Look whiny"? You guys are fucking stupid.
New Dante looks awesome.
New Dante doesn't look...healthy to say the least. Whatever he's on, it's fucking him up pretty bad. That giraffe neck alone looks pretty serious.
And take a shower! Looks like there's a layer of grime on him.
And take a shower! Looks like there's a layer of grime on him.
i'm with Jim on this one. Dante never looked cool, guys. he was always an over-the-top spoof of a typical Japanese "X-Treme!" action character circa late 90's. at least the new look makes him relevant to the current times.
also, has anyone considered that this is a prequel game featuring a younger, more angst-ridden Dante and tells the story of how he grew to become the suave, white-haired badass we've seen in previous games. if it makes sense chronologically, then what's the problem? i'm a gigantic MGS fan, but i didn't rage when i saw Old Snake in MGS4. considering the story, it made perfect sense for him to be old.
then again, i play games for the game itself. they could make Sonic green for all i care, or have Mario shave his mustache and if it still played well i'd like it. if what i saw in that TGS trailer is any indication of the gameplay, this will be the first DMC game to pique my interest since… the first one.
also, has anyone considered that this is a prequel game featuring a younger, more angst-ridden Dante and tells the story of how he grew to become the suave, white-haired badass we've seen in previous games. if it makes sense chronologically, then what's the problem? i'm a gigantic MGS fan, but i didn't rage when i saw Old Snake in MGS4. considering the story, it made perfect sense for him to be old.
then again, i play games for the game itself. they could make Sonic green for all i care, or have Mario shave his mustache and if it still played well i'd like it. if what i saw in that TGS trailer is any indication of the gameplay, this will be the first DMC game to pique my interest since… the first one.
What's cool to some people is shit to others, personally trends have never been my thing.
But the Dante we know and love is COOL.
Sure he is campy and annoying as hell, but he is also badass, witty, indestructable, cheesy, careless, stylish, likes pizza and strawberry sundaes as opposed to smoking, a bleeding heart and so on.
Dante was cool that those reasons, and this was amplified by him being so unique.
Ninja Theory have some serious nerve in trying to replace him with this dirty looking fool; look at him all generic, gay, smoking, 'rebellious' and messed up.
People already have a problem, and Ninja Theory mouthing off won't make it better.
But the Dante we know and love is COOL.
Sure he is campy and annoying as hell, but he is also badass, witty, indestructable, cheesy, careless, stylish, likes pizza and strawberry sundaes as opposed to smoking, a bleeding heart and so on.
Dante was cool that those reasons, and this was amplified by him being so unique.
Ninja Theory have some serious nerve in trying to replace him with this dirty looking fool; look at him all generic, gay, smoking, 'rebellious' and messed up.
People already have a problem, and Ninja Theory mouthing off won't make it better.
Really let's face it we all only give a damn about his hair not being white. No red jacket? Eh. Skinny? Eh. But WTF black hair?! Change the clothes and he could be a young version of so many game characters now. Young Nathan Drake, young Starkiller, young Cole young guy from Prototype. The looks gets old.
Oh and... this is slightly better than what Metroid fans like me just went through.
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I could really give two shits what Dante looks like if the game is good. That said, I do find it odd that they're using his old model in MvC3.
And... I'm on board for an origin story and all that, I don't care what color his hair is or how long it is, but shouldn't his face still look a little bit more like the Dante we know? Just for continuity's sake? Can't you make Dante young and edgy without making him look like a totally different person? It's weird that MvC3 and DMC5 are both on the way and feature two totally different Dante models.
And... I'm on board for an origin story and all that, I don't care what color his hair is or how long it is, but shouldn't his face still look a little bit more like the Dante we know? Just for continuity's sake? Can't you make Dante young and edgy without making him look like a totally different person? It's weird that MvC3 and DMC5 are both on the way and feature two totally different Dante models.
Bah new makeover is fine. I love DMC, its easily one of my favorite series except the sequel that shall not be named, but a reboot works the story was a joke. While this is not the direction of look I would go for in the end it comes down to me not giving a damn what the main character looks like and rather caring about gameplay, story, and depth of combat.
He looks strung out on heroin. I mean, I'm all for making game characters less hopped up on steroids...but this just takes it to an extreme.
You don't update characters. If you think "they're" not cool anymore" or otherwise unlikeable or obsolete today, you just abandon them.
Plus, new Dante sucks hard.
Plus, new Dante sucks hard.
DmC is one of those games I appreciate, but I don't enjoy. i could watch someone else play it and have a great time, but personally, i just don't love it.
I love how the only whiny, emo rebellious thing about this whole affair are the nay sayers and presumers.
You guys are fucking hilarious.
You guys are fucking hilarious.
Dante was never cool in my opinion, but I feel that this new iteration has some potential to change that. Sure Dante looks emoish now, however he always has looked a materosexual. Let's just see what Ninja Theory comes up with before passing to much judgement.
Dante was never cool in my opinion, but I feel that this new iteration has some potential to change that. Sure Dante looks emoish now, however he has always looked like a materosexual. Let's just see what Ninja Theory comes up with before passing to much judgement.
You don't update characters. If you think "they're not cool anymore" or otherwise unlikeable or obsolete today, you just abandon them.
Plus, new Dante sucks hard.
Plus, new Dante sucks hard.
Damn near all video game characters would get laughed out of bars. They are gross exaggerations of the truth. That said, the new Dante is noticeably less cool than the old one.
old Dante had an iconic look. i didn't play any of the DMC games, but even i knew who Dante was. Ninja Theory i think changed up too much. if they wanted change, mebbe they should have looked at how another Capcom property handled it.
Street Fighter's Ryu and Ken has gone through many visual redesigns, but their basic design elements had stayed eg. their respective coloured gi, Ken's hair, Ryu's bandanna. Dante has similar basic design elements like his white hair and red coat. deviate too much from those basic elements and you lose some of that identity.
Street Fighter's Ryu and Ken has gone through many visual redesigns, but their basic design elements had stayed eg. their respective coloured gi, Ken's hair, Ryu's bandanna. Dante has similar basic design elements like his white hair and red coat. deviate too much from those basic elements and you lose some of that identity.
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