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But Starcraft 2 is a 2012 launch. ZINGG
I didn't know FF14 was PC, but I guess that would make sense.
I didn't know FF14 was PC, but I guess that would make sense.
Oh yes PCs play games too don't they?
IF I played PC games FFXIV, Starcraft 2, and blind hope for Half-Life: Episode 3 and Portal 2 would top my list.
IF I played PC games FFXIV, Starcraft 2, and blind hope for Half-Life: Episode 3 and Portal 2 would top my list.
Starcraft 2 is going to be a 2010 launch, not 2012. That's the most Blizzard has said on the matter though.
jesus how many sequels or continuations can there be? there's no originality in entertainment anymore, everything is a sequel
@bruceleethree
You're serious aren't you? While I love entirely original IPs as much as the next guy there's nothing to imply sequels can't be original in their own right.
You're serious aren't you? While I love entirely original IPs as much as the next guy there's nothing to imply sequels can't be original in their own right.
@Kuram
/Facepalm
Oh yes. Those games look good. If I had extra money to waste I wouldnt mind playing FFXIV. Ive never had a problem with anything Final Fantasy. Although I never tried XI.
That Natural Selection 2 sounds great. I loved those multi-genre HL mods.
/Facepalm
Oh yes. Those games look good. If I had extra money to waste I wouldnt mind playing FFXIV. Ive never had a problem with anything Final Fantasy. Although I never tried XI.
That Natural Selection 2 sounds great. I loved those multi-genre HL mods.
Final Fantasy XIV, nothing else matters. Nothing.
Actually AvP looks pretty interesting, so does Cyclopean.
And a great resource, for those who are interested: http://adrianwerner.wordpress.com/games-of-2010/
Actually AvP looks pretty interesting, so does Cyclopean.
And a great resource, for those who are interested: http://adrianwerner.wordpress.com/games-of-2010/
@MkShiranui
I have now. Excellent read. I saw your post when it first went up and kinda skipped over it but thank you for bringing me back to it.
I have now. Excellent read. I saw your post when it first went up and kinda skipped over it but thank you for bringing me back to it.
Sexy list.
I feel the same way about Max Payne 3 and the keyboard and mouse.
I've heard about Natural Selection, but never bothered. And replacing TF2, Mr. Ross? That's saying alot. Sounds awesome though.
I feel the same way about Max Payne 3 and the keyboard and mouse.
I've heard about Natural Selection, but never bothered. And replacing TF2, Mr. Ross? That's saying alot. Sounds awesome though.
Unfortunately most of my most looking forward to games are also on consoles, a sign of the times, but The Old Republic and Starcraft 2 are big ones for PC exclusives.
Mass Effect 2 and other huge games will be better on PC as well though, so it's all good.
Mass Effect 2 and other huge games will be better on PC as well though, so it's all good.
Good call on Cyclopean (I hadn't heard of it, despite being excited for Age of Decadence). Needs more Fez, though. Much, much, much more Fez.
FFXIV is PS3, too, but this time its being based on the PC version and not the other way around, so it should have fewer quirks on the PC end this time. FFXI was made for PS2, then ported to PC when they kinda realized "Fuck, Sony's not good at allocating HDDs for PS2, let's get on that PC version that we knew we'd have to fall back on anyway.."
Tonight is my last night on FFXI and its kinda sad to part with it, but that can be said with any MMO you've put more than a couple years into. I'm hoping that one day SE will have a single player revisioning of FFXI or a single player spin-off title, just so others can see what that world was like and I can revisit it. Vana'diel was one of my favorite worlds to explore and I'll miss it, but deep down I know once FFXIV comes, I wouldn't look back at it most likely.
Tonight is my last night on FFXI and its kinda sad to part with it, but that can be said with any MMO you've put more than a couple years into. I'm hoping that one day SE will have a single player revisioning of FFXI or a single player spin-off title, just so others can see what that world was like and I can revisit it. Vana'diel was one of my favorite worlds to explore and I'll miss it, but deep down I know once FFXIV comes, I wouldn't look back at it most likely.
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FFIV... But for the PS3. I've never had a good relationship with a single MMO, but I'm hoping that I'll be able to break the cycle with FFIV. FFIV looks promising for one reason: IT ISN'T PROMISING EVERYTHING. Every time a new MMO comes out they claim to be able to do everything but they never deliver. FFIV seems to be pitched at a more even keel.
My problem with the Star Wars MMO: there might be permanent choices, but there's no way in hell they'll have permadeaths amongst the players. How else will I get my Rule of Two on? Pfft.
uhm, i don't think ANY of these would play on my PC. Good thing none of them look particularly tempting to me.
Yes, Blizzard continually makes good games, like World of Warcraft.
Please. That has got to be one of the worst but most-played MMOs that has ever existed. Ever.
That said, Starcraft looks alright. IMO, Supreme Commander made this type of RTS obsolete, but still (SC2 is an entirely different story). Good for the nostalgia, I guess.
Please. That has got to be one of the worst but most-played MMOs that has ever existed. Ever.
That said, Starcraft looks alright. IMO, Supreme Commander made this type of RTS obsolete, but still (SC2 is an entirely different story). Good for the nostalgia, I guess.
@Waquan
If the game were so terrible, then why would anyone be playing it? It doesn't matter how much you dislike it, you can't deny that Blizzard did something right when it created the biggest, most successful MMORPG ever and boasted enough players to populate a nation.
If the game were so terrible, then why would anyone be playing it? It doesn't matter how much you dislike it, you can't deny that Blizzard did something right when it created the biggest, most successful MMORPG ever and boasted enough players to populate a nation.
I'll hold off until they bundle it into a single package for a reasonable price. I just can't accept that this game is "too big" for a traditional purchase 100% rather than 1/3rd of the game nonsense we see here.
Wasn't that the excuse they used for cutting parts out of Assassin's Creed 2 and repackaging it as DLC? Something about too much to do? If that's something you actually buy into, I've got a lovely bridge for sale on eBay.
Wasn't that the excuse they used for cutting parts out of Assassin's Creed 2 and repackaging it as DLC? Something about too much to do? If that's something you actually buy into, I've got a lovely bridge for sale on eBay.
I've been steadily paying into my Starcraft II preorder, possibly with a subconscious hope that more of my money will make it come out sooner.
A boy can dream...
A boy can dream...
@RIMoonlight
"If the game were so terrible, then why would anyone be playing it?"
That's a good question. It's possible that it's because it has a social aspect and runs reasonably on PCs with very low specs---for those who are too dumb to know how to upgrade their graphics card drivers on their brand new Best Buy PC.
For those with bad reading comprehension: I'm not saying WoW is bad because of its visuals. I'm saying WoW's a bad game.
I don't think Blizzard did anything right. They got lucky. WoW's just an average MMO that somehow managed to become a fad. Shit happens, and WoW's a sterling example.
"If the game were so terrible, then why would anyone be playing it?"
That's a good question. It's possible that it's because it has a social aspect and runs reasonably on PCs with very low specs---for those who are too dumb to know how to upgrade their graphics card drivers on their brand new Best Buy PC.
For those with bad reading comprehension: I'm not saying WoW is bad because of its visuals. I'm saying WoW's a bad game.
I don't think Blizzard did anything right. They got lucky. WoW's just an average MMO that somehow managed to become a fad. Shit happens, and WoW's a sterling example.
The ones I'm waiting for:
Starcraft 2
SW:TOR (though only if a limited demo will be available, and even then I can't really see myself shelling out cash for any MMORPG)
Deus Ex 3 (well, only PC announced so far)
Napoleon: Total War
Amnesia: The Dark Descent (though I do hope they polish it more than the previous games)
Culpa Innata 2
rFactor 2
Other interesting non-exlusives:
Supreme Commander 2
RAGE
MGS: Rising
Brink
Mafia II
Mass Effect 2
Aliens vs Predator
Max Payne 3
Splinter Cell Conviction
Bioshock II
Metro 2033
Batman: AA 2
Alpha Protocol
Just Cause 2
And a few others. Seeing how I plan to catch up on a few games, there is no way I'll play even half of them. I guess the market is oversaturated.
Starcraft 2
SW:TOR (though only if a limited demo will be available, and even then I can't really see myself shelling out cash for any MMORPG)
Deus Ex 3 (well, only PC announced so far)
Napoleon: Total War
Amnesia: The Dark Descent (though I do hope they polish it more than the previous games)
Culpa Innata 2
rFactor 2
Other interesting non-exlusives:
Supreme Commander 2
RAGE
MGS: Rising
Brink
Mafia II
Mass Effect 2
Aliens vs Predator
Max Payne 3
Splinter Cell Conviction
Bioshock II
Metro 2033
Batman: AA 2
Alpha Protocol
Just Cause 2
And a few others. Seeing how I plan to catch up on a few games, there is no way I'll play even half of them. I guess the market is oversaturated.
Oh god, if you hadn't mentioned Natural selection 2 I might've cried. I still play the original today and it is heck loads of fun. Starcraft 2 also promises to be great fun.
@ Icehearted
The simple fact is they wanted a campaign for each race that is as long and as in-depth as a full game. Similar to how Dawn of War 2 only has a campaign for the Space Marines. It all comes down to having a great story arc and 30 great missions.
The second two campaigns are going to be expansions and expansions are good. I don't see the issue.
The simple fact is they wanted a campaign for each race that is as long and as in-depth as a full game. Similar to how Dawn of War 2 only has a campaign for the Space Marines. It all comes down to having a great story arc and 30 great missions.
The second two campaigns are going to be expansions and expansions are good. I don't see the issue.
You guys are missing STALKER: Call of Pripyat! I guess it's only the English release, but I've been holding out on getting a properly translated copy. I wasn't aware of Cyclopean, though, so we'll call it even.
@StingingVelvet, do you think The Witcher 2 might release 2010? I haven't seen much media on it, but wouldn't that make a 2.5-3 year development cycle if they did release it? A while back I saw a video of a monitor playing what supposedly was the game so it might not be too far off. That'd definitely make 2010 a great year for gaming.
@StingingVelvet, do you think The Witcher 2 might release 2010? I haven't seen much media on it, but wouldn't that make a 2.5-3 year development cycle if they did release it? A while back I saw a video of a monitor playing what supposedly was the game so it might not be too far off. That'd definitely make 2010 a great year for gaming.
@ Nickosha
I am worried about The Witcher 2 because of CD Projekt's obvious financial issues. I think we need to cross our fingers for a 2010 release. I am also worried if the game comes to consoles it will be neutered in some way (no offense console folk).
I am worried about The Witcher 2 because of CD Projekt's obvious financial issues. I think we need to cross our fingers for a 2010 release. I am also worried if the game comes to consoles it will be neutered in some way (no offense console folk).
I actually wonder if Bioware even knows what they're doing with an MMO. Making them all about story and decisions sounds cool, but what are they going to do when the players blow through all that in a matter of weeks or even days?
Seems like everyone that makes and MMO for the first time underestimates what players are going to do. Except WoW, they had Battle.net years before they got to doing an MMO, so they knew people were gonna be douchebags when given the opportunity. Granted they still don't have a 100% effective method for dealing with them, but that's because douchebags are resilient creatures just like CGFs. Blizzard does what they can, though.
Star Trek online might actually be CGF-proof. No currency in the Star Trek world, just resources. I think anyone that lays claim to a planet's resources and sell them for money will probably receive some terse hails than a barrage of photon torpedoes.
But Bioware is hyping story and lolDialog Branches so much I have to wonder if they realize they need quests and instances and endgame content to keep that thing going. There's gonna be a point where all decisions are made and there's no story left to grow through.
Seems like everyone that makes and MMO for the first time underestimates what players are going to do. Except WoW, they had Battle.net years before they got to doing an MMO, so they knew people were gonna be douchebags when given the opportunity. Granted they still don't have a 100% effective method for dealing with them, but that's because douchebags are resilient creatures just like CGFs. Blizzard does what they can, though.
Star Trek online might actually be CGF-proof. No currency in the Star Trek world, just resources. I think anyone that lays claim to a planet's resources and sell them for money will probably receive some terse hails than a barrage of photon torpedoes.
But Bioware is hyping story and lolDialog Branches so much I have to wonder if they realize they need quests and instances and endgame content to keep that thing going. There's gonna be a point where all decisions are made and there's no story left to grow through.
@ Xzyliac ,
Holy shit. Somehow I not only knew after clicking "comments" that yours would be one of the first 3 comments, but I also knew it'd be some snarky, idiotic comment about how you (I guess you're somebody special? You act like you're supposed to be, so I italicized it) don't like PC gaming. Then you go and name off some of the most mainstream games that even my 1 year old could have thought of. I guess your posts are just tiring to my weary eyes.
So to sum it up for you, you're missing out on all that PC gaming has to offer. So you've decided to shut your mind off to this magnificent platform that's been running for 40 odd years now. So what? What do you want people to do about it? Make you a monument to the sadness which is your existence? I get it. You don't like gaming on a personal computer. Guess what? I actually am an avid video game fan. I enjoy games on any and all platforms. You should try opening that tiny pin shaped head of yours and maybe let a little free flowing information inside and just.. I don't know... see what happens. It may be the most liberating thing you'll ever do.
Ok, I think I'm done with you now. Thanks for your attention.
Anyway.. I'm going to say that most of these games look pretty good so far. I would also add Napoleon Total War and Mass Effect 2 for early 2010. But that list sounds pretty sweet so far. Aliens Vs. Predator is probably one of my most anticipated releases.
Holy shit. Somehow I not only knew after clicking "comments" that yours would be one of the first 3 comments, but I also knew it'd be some snarky, idiotic comment about how you (I guess you're somebody special? You act like you're supposed to be, so I italicized it) don't like PC gaming. Then you go and name off some of the most mainstream games that even my 1 year old could have thought of. I guess your posts are just tiring to my weary eyes.
So to sum it up for you, you're missing out on all that PC gaming has to offer. So you've decided to shut your mind off to this magnificent platform that's been running for 40 odd years now. So what? What do you want people to do about it? Make you a monument to the sadness which is your existence? I get it. You don't like gaming on a personal computer. Guess what? I actually am an avid video game fan. I enjoy games on any and all platforms. You should try opening that tiny pin shaped head of yours and maybe let a little free flowing information inside and just.. I don't know... see what happens. It may be the most liberating thing you'll ever do.
Ok, I think I'm done with you now. Thanks for your attention.
Anyway.. I'm going to say that most of these games look pretty good so far. I would also add Napoleon Total War and Mass Effect 2 for early 2010. But that list sounds pretty sweet so far. Aliens Vs. Predator is probably one of my most anticipated releases.
I had never heard of it before but...
"Cyclopean is a turn-based RPG that draws from the works of H.P. Lovecraft."
SOLD.
"Cyclopean is a turn-based RPG that draws from the works of H.P. Lovecraft."
SOLD.
@ The Silent Protagonist
Abusive players in MMORPGs is common knowledge and has nothing to do with each company. The only game that really had trouble with this was the first major MMORPG, UO. It was new for UO, past that it became common knowledge.
No. It has more to do with how many bugs are in the game, so how polished it is. Even in WoW you have stuff like the ZG virus that took over the game because people could abuse it (and good on them) which was probably the biggest abused bug in gaming history. So there goes your 'Blizzard knows best' BS you came up with.
FYI, MMORPGs are not RTS games when it comes to online, so no... Even if it wasn't common knowledge that players abuse what they can, Blizzard wouldn't have known because you CANNOT abuse those things in other genres.
Abusive players in MMORPGs is common knowledge and has nothing to do with each company. The only game that really had trouble with this was the first major MMORPG, UO. It was new for UO, past that it became common knowledge.
No. It has more to do with how many bugs are in the game, so how polished it is. Even in WoW you have stuff like the ZG virus that took over the game because people could abuse it (and good on them) which was probably the biggest abused bug in gaming history. So there goes your 'Blizzard knows best' BS you came up with.
FYI, MMORPGs are not RTS games when it comes to online, so no... Even if it wasn't common knowledge that players abuse what they can, Blizzard wouldn't have known because you CANNOT abuse those things in other genres.
Wait, Guild Wars 2 is coming out next year? FUCK YEAH
Also, this Cyclopean game sounds great.
Also, Mass Effect 2.
Also, this Cyclopean game sounds great.
Also, Mass Effect 2.
@runtheplacered
When did I say I didn't like PC gaming? I wish I played PC games.
Geez. If you're commenting on my "Oh yes PCs play games too," that was sarcasm. I really can not believe you're taking that seriously. Sorry if I come off as snarky but I never meant anything negative.
You don't have to accept my apology but I'm sincerely sorry if I ticked you off. I really didn't think anyone could take that seriously.
When did I say I didn't like PC gaming? I wish I played PC games.
Geez. If you're commenting on my "Oh yes PCs play games too," that was sarcasm. I really can not believe you're taking that seriously. Sorry if I come off as snarky but I never meant anything negative.
You don't have to accept my apology but I'm sincerely sorry if I ticked you off. I really didn't think anyone could take that seriously.
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