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Is the Companion Cube Destructoid's true love? They seem like they'd be such a good couple. fan atr nao plz!
Yeah I don't really have anything to say, there's just too much GAMING to do lately =o.
Yeah I don't really have anything to say, there's just too much GAMING to do lately =o.
Perhaps this is all the Wii is meant to do. These developers don't realize that it's not Nintendo's fault the Wii's games suck, the blame lies with them. They are the ones who make drivel like Family Ski and Helicopter fucking adventures. And besides that, the graphical quality for most Wii games is a dirty rotten shame
Here's a question... Do you think the developers of Portal could have done anything different to the companion cubes to make them more sexy than they already are?
You guys hear about how valve is going to make a desktop-sized companion cube? You thinking about giving one to every dtoid member?
Do you think that Stephen Colbert approves of human to cube coupling? If so, should we expect a revision of the Sex chapter of I Am America (and so can you)?!?!?!
Ass to cube to mouth, your thoughts?
Ass to cube to mouth, your thoughts?
In today's fast-growing industry of multi-million dollar budgets, highly trained dev teams, downloadable content expansions, high-def graphics and massively multiplayer experiences...what are the odds of EA updating the Mutant League franchise?
also cocks.
also cocks.
Do you think Okami will even be a success? I mean, we've talked about this before, how Capcom could use the Wii to make back some money it lost on Okami thanks to the game coming out at the end of the PS2's lifespan. But still, thinking about the core Wii audience, and the fact that third-party titles are notoriously badly marketed on Nintendo consoles, will it matter? Will Okami flop just like on the PS2?
A lot of games are coming out next month (November 13 has a army of games coming out, there will be fifty Destructoid review)
Do you guys have a list of games that you will buy, maybe and never? If so then what games are on the list?
Do you guys have a list of games that you will buy, maybe and never? If so then what games are on the list?
Dan, I'm relatively certain they stated nothing new is coming for the Okami port. Not that the game is exactly lacking.
Also you should talk about Zack and Wiki, just because it comes out this week, and by the time another Podtoid is up, old news will be old.
How do you guys feel about Portal porn? Has Rule 34 gone too far? Or not far enough? YOU DECIDE.
(Do I really need to mention that the link is NSFW?)
(Do I really need to mention that the link is NSFW?)
With the release of the amazing Orange Box worldwide now, where do you think Valve will go from here? Aside from Left4Dead...
Did anyone think the end of Portal totally left it open for a awesome non-space restricted sequel?
Did anyone think the end of Portal totally left it open for a awesome non-space restricted sequel?
Guitar Hero III is a week away. Does releasing first give GH3 the advantage over Rock Band? Or will EA's marketing machine convince gamers into dropping two hundy on Rock Band? Will people truly pick between the two, or will the majority of gamers end up buying both?
And which game will stiff gamers more on downloadable content? The GH2 packs left a lot to be desired, and many people thought they were overpriced. But of course, EA is responsible for charging people for uniforms, stadiums, and even tutorials. What would be the Vegas odds on either game getting free content?
And which game will stiff gamers more on downloadable content? The GH2 packs left a lot to be desired, and many people thought they were overpriced. But of course, EA is responsible for charging people for uniforms, stadiums, and even tutorials. What would be the Vegas odds on either game getting free content?
Guitar Hero III is a week away. Does releasing first give GH3 the advantage over Rock Band? Or will EA's marketing machine convince gamers into dropping two hundy on Rock Band? Will people truly pick between the two, or will the majority of gamers end up buying both?
And which game will stiff gamers more on downloadable content? The GH2 packs left a lot to be desired, and many people thought they were overpriced. But of course, EA is responsible for charging people for uniforms, stadiums, and even tutorials. What would be the Vegas odds on either game getting free content?
And which game will stiff gamers more on downloadable content? The GH2 packs left a lot to be desired, and many people thought they were overpriced. But of course, EA is responsible for charging people for uniforms, stadiums, and even tutorials. What would be the Vegas odds on either game getting free content?
It seems that in the gaming industry’s current state any successful or well-received IP is all but guaranteed a sequel or spin-off of some sort. And while one might expect fans to be happy about getting more of what they liked in the original loud denouncements made against a developer or publisher for wanting to “shamelessly milk it for easy cash”, are often heard instead. In light of this, at times, unreasonable fear some gamers bear towards the prospect of sequels do you believe there is anything companies can do to mitigate this public backlash that is often heard echoing throughout various corners of the internet?
:( I had the best question once and no $$
ITS A SCAM! :P
Question:
As somebody who's beaten every song in GH2 on expert (yep, jordan included), when I look at buying Guitar Hero 3, I almost don't really want it at all, especially over rock band, because I have the feeling I will be able to beat 95% of the songs in one sitting, because of my current ability from playing through GH2.
So my question is: do you think the guitar hero series loses much of its value as a challenge and as a game once you reach the 'expert' level?
ITS A SCAM! :P
Question:
As somebody who's beaten every song in GH2 on expert (yep, jordan included), when I look at buying Guitar Hero 3, I almost don't really want it at all, especially over rock band, because I have the feeling I will be able to beat 95% of the songs in one sitting, because of my current ability from playing through GH2.
So my question is: do you think the guitar hero series loses much of its value as a challenge and as a game once you reach the 'expert' level?
Just talk about Haze and play Purple Haze in the beginning of the podtoid. That's not a question. But yeah...
WHOREAY Orange box!!
As i type this the credits for HL2 scroll down my television. oh look! A new Title screen...like Portal
Neat!
As i type this the credits for HL2 scroll down my television. oh look! A new Title screen...like Portal
Neat!
Do you think Orange Box can/should be nominated for Game of the year or should games i.e. Portal or Team Fortress 2 should be nominated individually?
My question is about the massive amount of new titles coming out between now and the end of the year:
There are at least one or two exclusive AAA titles being released for all three current-gen consoles before the end of the year (PS3: Ratchet & Clank Future, Uncharted, and Haze; Wii: Super Mario Galaxy and NiGHTS 2; Xbox 360: Mass Effect). Of course, that doesn’t cover all of the multi-platform games that are sure to sell millions upon millions of copies: Call of Duty 4, Guitar Hero III, Rock Band, Assassin’s Creed, The Simpsons Game, Jericho, and SvR 2008, among others. However, a number of eagerly-anticipated titles have been pushed back to 2008: Brawl, MGS 4, DMC 4, and Wii Fit (well, okay...not so much that last one).
It seems obvious that very few people — certainly no one that I know — will be able to buy (or receive as a gift) every single game that they want this year. I can’t think of a particular holiday season in recent memory that was as jam-packed with must-have games as this one will be, but this period sees a good number of high-profile releases almost every year. So my question is this: Do you prefer the way things are now — that is, having a glut of games released in the last quarter of the year (October-December) — or would you rather have more games be pushed back to winter/spring releases in order to avoid the inevitable post-holiday lull, where oftentimes (not in 2008, but in other years), very few (if any) high-profile games are released between January and March?
There are at least one or two exclusive AAA titles being released for all three current-gen consoles before the end of the year (PS3: Ratchet & Clank Future, Uncharted, and Haze; Wii: Super Mario Galaxy and NiGHTS 2; Xbox 360: Mass Effect). Of course, that doesn’t cover all of the multi-platform games that are sure to sell millions upon millions of copies: Call of Duty 4, Guitar Hero III, Rock Band, Assassin’s Creed, The Simpsons Game, Jericho, and SvR 2008, among others. However, a number of eagerly-anticipated titles have been pushed back to 2008: Brawl, MGS 4, DMC 4, and Wii Fit (well, okay...not so much that last one).
It seems obvious that very few people — certainly no one that I know — will be able to buy (or receive as a gift) every single game that they want this year. I can’t think of a particular holiday season in recent memory that was as jam-packed with must-have games as this one will be, but this period sees a good number of high-profile releases almost every year. So my question is this: Do you prefer the way things are now — that is, having a glut of games released in the last quarter of the year (October-December) — or would you rather have more games be pushed back to winter/spring releases in order to avoid the inevitable post-holiday lull, where oftentimes (not in 2008, but in other years), very few (if any) high-profile games are released between January and March?
The release of Guitar Hero III and Rock Band in the same holiday time frame creates a problem for the budget-minded gamer. Rock Band will surely be a great multiplayer experience not possible with GH3, but GH3 is cheaper and has a slightly better set-list. Which game would you say is the must-have rock music game of the year? Or do you think that both games will be so good, you must have both, even if it means surviving on only one meal of ramen a day?
Wtf is so special about the companion cube? It is a cube. With a heart on it. That you have for about 3 minutes... Seriously guys, if that is worth an obsession and Rule 34 pics, I'm giving up hope on the whole games=art things.
Also, fuck cake. It's always sweet and bleeeeeh. Portal was ok though ;)
Now, if there was a promise of burgers....
Also, fuck cake. It's always sweet and bleeeeeh. Portal was ok though ;)
Now, if there was a promise of burgers....
What do you guys think about Nintendo delaying the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Will Nintendo benefit from clearing the release ca lander in the form of Super Mario Galaxy sales? Or, will the Wii lose consumer focus during the holiday due to the release of many AAA titles for Xbox 360 and PS3?
Door Number 1
Do you believe that with Portal making way with it's "First-Person Puzzle" gameplay that we'll see either knock-offs or more expansion into some new solid niche of games? Or will Portal remain one of a kind? Do you believe that Valve will use the Portal Gun in Half-Life 2: Episode 3, or will the constraints of using the Portal Gun in an otherwise open environment be too much?
Door Number 2
How do you believe the Orange Box will revolutionize the gaming industry, if at all? Will Portal and TF2's refreshing new gameplay mechanics plus adding all 3 Half-Life 2 games into one solid package for 60 dollars cause a new trend within the industry? Will this package possibly overshadow the big hits of this end of the year (Halo 3, Bioshock, and Super Mario Galaxy) and keep it in the light until next years' games come?
Do you believe that with Portal making way with it's "First-Person Puzzle" gameplay that we'll see either knock-offs or more expansion into some new solid niche of games? Or will Portal remain one of a kind? Do you believe that Valve will use the Portal Gun in Half-Life 2: Episode 3, or will the constraints of using the Portal Gun in an otherwise open environment be too much?
Door Number 2
How do you believe the Orange Box will revolutionize the gaming industry, if at all? Will Portal and TF2's refreshing new gameplay mechanics plus adding all 3 Half-Life 2 games into one solid package for 60 dollars cause a new trend within the industry? Will this package possibly overshadow the big hits of this end of the year (Halo 3, Bioshock, and Super Mario Galaxy) and keep it in the light until next years' games come?
In relation to the 'cake is a lie' issue:
In watching the ending cinematic, it is quite evident that there -is- in fact a cake. This brings many possibilities to mind: Was GLaDos the 'Crazed AI' simply another iteration of the Aperture Science testing, used to make the simulation more realistic? Was GLaDos hording the cake all for herself? Is the cake part of a tangential universe created by random act of quantum physics, wherein the player does in fact receive the promised delicious treat?
In watching the ending cinematic, it is quite evident that there -is- in fact a cake. This brings many possibilities to mind: Was GLaDos the 'Crazed AI' simply another iteration of the Aperture Science testing, used to make the simulation more realistic? Was GLaDos hording the cake all for herself? Is the cake part of a tangential universe created by random act of quantum physics, wherein the player does in fact receive the promised delicious treat?
For anyone wanting a closer relationship with their companion cube I direct you to my million dollar idea and some quick but promising photoshopping by consFEARacy.
Maybe now I'll get some investors.
http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/soul3150/life-size-weighted-companion-cube-fleshlight-me-a-millionaire--49562.phtml
Maybe now I'll get some investors.
http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/soul3150/life-size-weighted-companion-cube-fleshlight-me-a-millionaire--49562.phtml
Here's a question...
Who do you think scribbled the messages on the wall for the main character to read? Was the first one sribbled by the first test subject and each subsequent scribbling done by another until you came along and put it all together?
Who do you think scribbled the messages on the wall for the main character to read? Was the first one sribbled by the first test subject and each subsequent scribbling done by another until you came along and put it all together?
Question for the panel:
Unlike Bioshock, which had enough press coverage of its themes and concepts for us to know what to expect upon release, Portal seems to be a genuine surprise for most. We were all expecting interesting gameplay, but the caliber of the game's writing completely and unexpectedly stole the show.
It's still early in the holiday season, but so far Portal is my favorite game of the year. (Sorry Bioshock.) The only complaint I've heard anyone express about it is the length, but truthfully I think that it lasted exactly as long as it needed to and ended gracefully. Do you think that Portal's short duration will disqualify it as a Game of the Year contender, despite its other merits?
Unlike Bioshock, which had enough press coverage of its themes and concepts for us to know what to expect upon release, Portal seems to be a genuine surprise for most. We were all expecting interesting gameplay, but the caliber of the game's writing completely and unexpectedly stole the show.
It's still early in the holiday season, but so far Portal is my favorite game of the year. (Sorry Bioshock.) The only complaint I've heard anyone express about it is the length, but truthfully I think that it lasted exactly as long as it needed to and ended gracefully. Do you think that Portal's short duration will disqualify it as a Game of the Year contender, despite its other merits?
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