@Mickeymac You like BlazBlue, right? You'll like this then It's pretty balanced — not 100% fair, but no fighters are — but balanced enough to reward skill over luck. No infinite combos either, which is awesome.
@jonwahlgren Glad to hear it's better than the first one, which I liked at first then really didn't like. I'm sure I remember reading SEGA's only doing two episodes, so doesn't look like we'll get Knuckles
@naruball It's a six-button fighter so wouldn't feel as comfortable on PS Vita. Hopefully if it sells well then Reverge Labs will work on a portable version though
@Ginkgo Have you played Little King's Story on Wii? You should, then you'd understand why some (including myself!) are so hyped for this sequel; the first one was awesome.
On the new vs. pre-owned thing, I'd like to see more publishers adopt the model EA took with Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Buy the game new and you're entitled to future DLC for free; buy pre-owned and you have to buy the DLC separately. This way everyone gets the same basic game and can play online together, but new buyers get extra stuff for no extra cost.
@get2sammyb In Japan of course! Wouldn't surprise me for PS4 to output a currently non-standard resolution as a look to the future — we would have said the same about 1080p seven years ago and now even Nintendo's doing it Interesting stuff though!
@Kayoss Why four? Surely you could get away with three as PS3/PS2 both play PSone games!
@Play_It_Loud Good point! Though at the time I thought it was unthinkable PS3 wouldn't play games from the biggest-selling console ever, and look what happened there..!
Haven't played the series since the first one (which bored me) but this looks like it might be cool. I like the sound of the survival and exploration elements — always thought AC should get into the wide open space. Intrigued!
@LittleBigVita The Spider-Man that died was Peter Parker in the Ultimate Marvel universe, where he was replaced by Miles Morales. There've been other Spider-Men who've died — Ben Reilly was a Peter Parker clone, and he was killed. This film is set in a different segment of the Marvel timeline, so you'll play as Peter Parker
@AriesSiren I don't think it's fair to say that SF characters only have four moves — good players get a lot of mileage out of their normals, particularly with overheads for mix-ups etc.
I haven't been back to this game since reviewing it. I might give it another go when the DLC lands (love me some Dudley) but until then it's going to sit on my shelf while I play more VF.
I'm with @odd69 — the Dreamcast Soul Reaver was awesome in its day. I still remember being wowed by its graphics! Would be very interested in another entry.
Cross-play with a home console version is something I've wanted ever since PSO: Ep I & II hit GameCube with its GBA link-up. Shame it's about ten years too late for me to make use of it; no more commuting for me!
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Re: Skullgirls Picks a Fight with PSN on 10th April
@Mickeymac You like BlazBlue, right? You'll like this then It's pretty balanced — not 100% fair, but no fighters are — but balanced enough to reward skill over luck. No infinite combos either, which is awesome.
Re: First Impressions: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2
@jonwahlgren Glad to hear it's better than the first one, which I liked at first then really didn't like. I'm sure I remember reading SEGA's only doing two episodes, so doesn't look like we'll get Knuckles
Re: Sonic 4: Episode II Japan-Bound on 16th May
Yeah, it's PS3 exclusive. Generally a PSN game for Vita will be tagged with PSN and Vita.
The URL of the game will show /psn/ if it's for PS3, or /psnvita/ if it's for Vita, btw. Hope that helps!
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Baseball Spirits Hits a Home Run
Japanese: please buy more New Little King's Story. Thank you.
Re: Rock Band Blitz Looks a Little Bit Like This
I really liked Unplugged so hopefully this is just as good. If it supports 3DTVs it might even out-trippy Rez HD!
Re: Become a Future Soldier with Custom Ghost Recon Controls
You had me at "a skull that lights up."
Re: Rumour: Sony "Confident" PS4 Can Beat Next Xbox to Market
@Kayoss Gears of War 3, Forza Motorsport 4 and Halo would probably disagree there.
Re: Skullgirls Release Date in Limbo
@naruball It's a six-button fighter so wouldn't feel as comfortable on PS Vita. Hopefully if it sells well then Reverge Labs will work on a portable version though
Re: Dragon's Dogma
Interesting game.
Re: FIFA Street Enjoys Third Week Atop UK Charts
The Resident Evil name cannot be destroyed so easily!
Re: Review: Street Fighter X Tekken (PlayStation 3)
@manboy I can assure you I gave it a fair shake. I just think strategy should be more than combo potential is all
Re: Awesomenauts Brings the Awesome to PSN on 1st May
MOBA is a multiplayer online... er... blasting... action?
I've had a quick go on this. It's weird.
Re: Awesomenauts Brings the Awesome to PSN on 1st May
Because it requires more testing and QA approval, and smaller teams can't always make that happen.
Anyway, looking forward to giving this a spin: Ronimo has a good track record.
Re: New Little King's Story Footage Sets Our Minds at Ease
@Ginkgo Have you played Little King's Story on Wii? You should, then you'd understand why some (including myself!) are so hyped for this sequel; the first one was awesome.
Re: Rumour: PS4 Codenamed "Orbis", Due Christmas 2013
On the new vs. pre-owned thing, I'd like to see more publishers adopt the model EA took with Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Buy the game new and you're entitled to future DLC for free; buy pre-owned and you have to buy the DLC separately. This way everyone gets the same basic game and can play online together, but new buyers get extra stuff for no extra cost.
Re: Kellee Santiago Departs thatgamecompany
Indeed, any studio would be lucky to have her!
Re: Kellee Santiago Departs thatgamecompany
Would you jump without knowing where you'd land? Prediction: new studio announcement imminent.
Re: New Little King's Story Footage Sets Our Minds at Ease
What don't you understand? I can answer your questions
Re: Rumour: PS4 Codenamed "Orbis", Due Christmas 2013
@Savino What about a high-end PC due out in 18 months time?
Re: Rumour: PS4 Codenamed "Orbis", Due Christmas 2013
@get2sammyb In Japan of course! Wouldn't surprise me for PS4 to output a currently non-standard resolution as a look to the future — we would have said the same about 1080p seven years ago and now even Nintendo's doing it Interesting stuff though!
Re: Rumour: PS4 Codenamed "Orbis", Due Christmas 2013
@Kayoss Why four? Surely you could get away with three as PS3/PS2 both play PSone games!
@Play_It_Loud Good point! Though at the time I thought it was unthinkable PS3 wouldn't play games from the biggest-selling console ever, and look what happened there..!
Re: Everybody's Tennis Pulled from PS Store Due to Piracy Exploit
Best tennis game on PSP too! Shame to see it gone.
Re: First Impressions: Assassin's Creed III
Haven't played the series since the first one (which bored me) but this looks like it might be cool. I like the sound of the survival and exploration elements — always thought AC should get into the wide open space. Intrigued!
Re: Capcom's Yoshinori Ono Rushed to Hospital
Met him once. Crazy dude, nice guy. Get well soon!
Re: Feature: PlayStation 3's Best Games
@Splat If I had my way Valkyria Chronicles would occupy all the slots but that's why I'm not allowed to put these lists together on my own any more
Re: Move Support Confirmed for The Amazing Spider-Man
@LittleBigVita The Spider-Man that died was Peter Parker in the Ultimate Marvel universe, where he was replaced by Miles Morales. There've been other Spider-Men who've died — Ben Reilly was a Peter Parker clone, and he was killed. This film is set in a different segment of the Marvel timeline, so you'll play as Peter Parker
Re: More Virtua Fighter Combatants Destined for Dead or Alive 5
@LittleBigVita I don't understand what that means. Of course we navigate the internet to find news and information; NeoGAF is just one source of that.
If Sarah is in DoA5 then this is totally a must buy for me. My Sarah is unstoppable.
Re: Feature: PlayStation 3's Best Games
Valkyria Chronicles should have been first.
Re: Move Support Confirmed for The Amazing Spider-Man
Actually interested in this now. Web, away!
Re: The King of Fighters XIII
Just picked this up for £4.98 in the GAME sale. Can't wait to get to grips with Kyo/Terry/Iori again!
Re: Review: Super Street Fighter IV (PlayStation 3)
Best "2D" fighter ever? I think so. Simply awesome game.
Re: Review: Street Fighter X Tekken (PlayStation 3)
@AriesSiren I don't think it's fair to say that SF characters only have four moves — good players get a lot of mileage out of their normals, particularly with overheads for mix-ups etc.
I haven't been back to this game since reviewing it. I might give it another go when the DLC lands (love me some Dudley) but until then it's going to sit on my shelf while I play more VF.
Re: Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
HURRY UP.
Re: BioWare Seeking "Closure" for Mass Effect 3 Ending
I bought an album once and didn't like the last song on it so I started a petition on the internet to get the band to change it.
I watched a TV series once and didn't like the last episode so I started a petition on the internet to get the writers to change it.
This whole farce is ridiculous; if you don't like the ending, nut up. fr srs.
Re: Bayonetta Struts into Anarchy Reigns
Will buying this mean Platinum definitely makes Bayonetta 2? I will buy it.
Re: Capcom Spells Out Street Fighter X Tekken's DLC Plans
How is it vital? It's extra characters.
Re: Rumour: Crystal Dynamics Working on Soul Reaver Reboot
I'm with @odd69 — the Dreamcast Soul Reaver was awesome in its day. I still remember being wowed by its graphics! Would be very interested in another entry.
Re: Virtua Fighter Legend Chibita Talks Final Showdown
No, but he was, which helped.
Re: Virtua Fighter Legend Chibita Talks Final Showdown
I beat Chibita once. True story.
Re: Developer Expected Mixed Reception for Asura's Wrath
He dies.
Re: BioWare Responds to Mass Effect 3 Backlash
@Mayoman95 knows where it's at! Let's face it, we know there'll be more ME so this is hardly 'the end' anyway
Re: Capcom Spells Out Street Fighter X Tekken's DLC Plans
I hope we can buy the characters separately — getting my Dudley on might get this game back in my PS3.
Honestly though this on-disc DLC doesn't really bother me. Maybe I'm just too old to care.
Re: Review: Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge (PlayStation 3)
You'll be waiting a while @MinerWilly, it still goes for £45 — very hard to find game!
Re: Rumour: Shenmue HD Was Finished Over a Year Ago
Is that so..?
Re: It's a Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Vita Video
Yep, that's what it sounds like. Sadly my Japanese isn't too good!
Re: It's a Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Vita Video
That still makes more sense than the plot of MGS4.
Re: Phantasy Star Online 2 Confirmed for PS Vita
Cross-play with a home console version is something I've wanted ever since PSO: Ep I & II hit GameCube with its GBA link-up. Shame it's about ten years too late for me to make use of it; no more commuting for me!
Re: Phantasy Star Online 2 Confirmed for PS Vita
Need.
Re: Rumour: Grand Theft Auto Vice City Nights Coming to PS Vita
@Zergling Yes! And Patapon too please.
Re: Review: Street Fighter X Tekken (PlayStation 3)
2013