If this is true then it looks like things are going to get reeeal expensive for me.. So excited for when this finally does surface!! Lovely piece, Sammy.
@ZeD I wish I could have given it a 10/10 but unfortunately there were a few tiny niggles which stopped us. It is a definite must-buy though, 9s are no mean feat!
@Squiggle55 You really won't need a strategy guide. It's quite straightforward in terms of what you have to do. As long as you grind your familiars to high levels you should be fine.
Crime and murder is unfortunately as old as time, and therefore pre-dates media like films, music and video games. Homicide rates have declined over the years that the popularity of video games has increased. It's a bit naive to believe that violence in the media plays absolutely no part in real life violence, but it's crazy to think that video games instigate crime.
As Sammy says, in a way it's good that this town is alerting parents to the age ratings and mature content of media and thinking about the impact of violent material more, but the National Rifle Association blaming the shootings on video games is absurd. Surely handing over firearms would do more to lessen crime rates?
It's great on the Wii, looks gorgeous, interesting gameplay with two main characters, but unfortunately can get a little repetitive. Boss battles are pretty awesome though and mix things up a bit The beautiful backdrops are worth the money alone in my opinion.
@get2sammyb Hmmm Sammy, that is a very good point - it may very well be a race to see who can take the first place in the living room between Sony & Microsoft, I see what you mean @Squiggle55. Let's just hope that a tactic like that doesn't jeopardise the quality of the new console itself.
@Knux I agree, I'm completely happy with my PS3 at the moment, I think the console still has so much more to give. Take your sweet time Sony, rushing out a console before Microsoft will not help in the long-run.
@moomoo I think you're right there. I imported 999 so had the experience of playing both, and there were a few nods towards 999 story-wise that wouldn't have been so important and shocking if you hadn't played the original. But then again, 10 is a very high score - you have to ask yourself, is any game true 'perfection'..?
@kivi95 It was a really tough call on the scoring, much deliberating went on between myself and Push Square's lovely editor, but we decided to stick to our guns - it really was a disappointment for a game that showed so much promise, especially considering its commendable roots (LBP & ModNation)!
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Re: Blizzard Teams Up With Sony To Announce Diablo III For PS4
@IAmNotWill It's our duty to struggle on through!
Re: Feature: PlayStation 4 - Here's Everything We Know About Sony's Next Generation System
Excellent summary article Sammy, so hyped for tonight!
Re: Live: Watch The PlayStation 2013 Meeting Right Here
Crazy excited for this!
Re: The Last Guardian Re-emerges Ahead of PlayStation Meeting
EXCITE!!! Although I'm not sure whether I partly wish it was still a PS3 title... Only time will tell!
Re: The Last of Us' Clickers Make the Most Terrifying Noises Ever
That noise is very Deadly Premonition. There, I said it.
Re: Solving the Mystery of Square Enix's Murdered: Soul Suspect
@Stuffgamer1 I immediately thought 'Ghost Trick' too! Looks interesting though...
Re: Soul Sacrifice's Scorching Soundtrack Is Suitably Epic
Oo, this does sound rather epic! Personally, I find exciting and motivational music essential in games!
Re: Opinion: Why The Last Guardian Will Be a PlayStation 4 Game
If this is true then it looks like things are going to get reeeal expensive for me.. So excited for when this finally does surface!! Lovely piece, Sammy.
Re: Review: Sumioni: Demon Arts (PlayStation Network - Vita)
This looked gorgeous - what a shame!
Re: Review: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (PlayStation 3)
@Squiggle55 So do I! Still waiting for a Western release of Time Travelers, Fantasy Life and Professor Layton Vs. Ace Attorney!
Re: Review: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (PlayStation 3)
@ZeD I wish I could have given it a 10/10 but unfortunately there were a few tiny niggles which stopped us. It is a definite must-buy though, 9s are no mean feat!
Re: Review: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (PlayStation 3)
It's all kinds of awesome. I would thoroughly recommend it Had such a blast reviewing it!
Re: Which of These PS4 Controller Mock-Ups Is Your Favourite?
I only like the 2nd because it's the Wii U pro controller! Hmm..
Re: Killer Is Dead Stabs Western Regions This Summer
Yes yes yes!
Re: Heavy Rain Composer Sadly Passes Away at 56
This is so sad! What great work he did. Each song on the Heavy Rain OST was filled with emotion and meaning.
Re: Namco Summons Strategy Guides for Cancelled Ni No Kuni Orders
@Squiggle55 You really won't need a strategy guide. It's quite straightforward in terms of what you have to do. As long as you grind your familiars to high levels you should be fine.
Re: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX's Box Art Is Pretty Goofy
Hmmm, not sure on that box art in honesty.. Still interested in how this remake is going to turn out though!
Re: PlayStation 3 Super Slim Flashes Red and Blue in UK
Ooh!! I like the blue one very much. Looks gorgeous! If I hadn't of bought my white PS3 so recently I would be very tempted indeed.
Re: Killer Is Dead Stars an Assassin with an Outrageous Arm
I've been itching for more news on this! It looks like it still oozes that NMH style ;D
Re: So, There's a Bunch of PS4 Rumours Doing the Rounds
@JayArr I very much agree!
Re: Dead Island: Riptide's Busty Collector's Edition Is Hideous
WHY?!
Re: Review: DmC: Devil May Cry (PlayStation 3)
DMC has me sold.
Re: A Connecticut Town No Longer Wants To Buy and Burn Your Copies of God of War
@The3DSisMINE This was exactly my thought!
Re: Remember Me Gift Wraps a Late Christmas Present
I'm not sure on this either... But I agree with @BlueProxy - it does have potential!
Re: Ni No Kuni Delayed Until 1st February in Europe
I literally have no words.
Re: A Connecticut Town Wants to Buy and Burn Your Copies of God of War
Crime and murder is unfortunately as old as time, and therefore pre-dates media like films, music and video games. Homicide rates have declined over the years that the popularity of video games has increased. It's a bit naive to believe that violence in the media plays absolutely no part in real life violence, but it's crazy to think that video games instigate crime.
As Sammy says, in a way it's good that this town is alerting parents to the age ratings and mature content of media and thinking about the impact of violent material more, but the National Rifle Association blaming the shootings on video games is absurd. Surely handing over firearms would do more to lessen crime rates?
Re: Cinematic Devil May Cry Trailer Makes Our Hearts Race
Don't worry Sammy, I'm a little bit in love with new Dante too - bad boy attitude included.
Re: Deadly Premonition Developer Teases Amazing News
I would give my left arm for a Deadly Prem sequel. Really.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Far Cry 3 Finishes 2012 on a High
Far Cry deserves it, I'm loving it so far!
Re: Square Enix Conjures New Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Screenshots
There's definitely something wrong with Peter Pan's face though!
Re: Review: Persona 4 Golden (PlayStation Vita)
@Hokori If only!!!
Re: Muramasa: The Demon Blade Stuns with Brief Vita Footage
It's great on the Wii, looks gorgeous, interesting gameplay with two main characters, but unfortunately can get a little repetitive. Boss battles are pretty awesome though and mix things up a bit The beautiful backdrops are worth the money alone in my opinion.
Re: Dark Souls' Creator Is Working on a New Project
@Sanquine Exclusives are always welcome
Re: Review: Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (PlayStation 3)
What a shame!
Re: Naughty Dog Refused to Push Ellie to the Back of The Last of Us' Box Art
I really don't see the issue either, the box art looks great
Re: Is the PlayStation 4 Further Away Than We Think?
@get2sammyb Hmmm Sammy, that is a very good point - it may very well be a race to see who can take the first place in the living room between Sony & Microsoft, I see what you mean @Squiggle55. Let's just hope that a tactic like that doesn't jeopardise the quality of the new console itself.
Re: Is the PlayStation 4 Further Away Than We Think?
@Knux I agree, I'm completely happy with my PS3 at the moment, I think the console still has so much more to give. Take your sweet time Sony, rushing out a console before Microsoft will not help in the long-run.
Re: Review: Far Cry 3 (PlayStation 3)
I've never played a Far Cry game before - this is the first one that has piqued my interest. Might give it a go after Christmas
Re: Review: Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (PlayStation Vita)
@moomoo I think you're right there. I imported 999 so had the experience of playing both, and there were a few nods towards 999 story-wise that wouldn't have been so important and shocking if you hadn't played the original. But then again, 10 is a very high score - you have to ask yourself, is any game true 'perfection'..?
Re: BioShock Infinite's Box Art Looks Really Bland
He's a pretty good looking guy - I have no qualms
Re: Review: Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (PlayStation Vita)
Nice review Robert
Re: Review: LittleBigPlanet Karting (PlayStation 3)
@kivi95 It was a really tough call on the scoring, much deliberating went on between myself and Push Square's lovely editor, but we decided to stick to our guns - it really was a disappointment for a game that showed so much promise, especially considering its commendable roots (LBP & ModNation)!
Re: Review: Okami HD (PlayStation Network)
@R-L-A-George you won't regret it ;D
Re: The Last Guardian Isn't Necessarily Going to Release Next Year
Oh my word, I don't think I can take any more set-backs!!
Re: Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut Drops in March 2013
That really was a sliver of footage!!
Re: Ninja Theory's Devil May Cry Is Not 60 FPS, It Just Feels Like It Is
I still like this new Dante, much more appealing than the older one ;D haha
Re: Shut Your Claptrap and Win a Whole Slew of Borderlands 2 Loot
Whoever wins could you kindly send me the Claptrap plushie? ;D haha
Re: LittleBigPlanet Karting Has a Plot (Apparently)
It was worth watching it just to hear Stephen Fry's gorgeous voice
Re: Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut Spooks PS3 in 2013
@get2sammyb Haha may well have known about this and done a bit of work on it... ;D was very hard not to talk about it!
@Stuffgamer1 ahh I came to love the controls They suited the game perfectly
Re: Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut Spooks PS3 in 2013
This is bloody fantastic news!! Deadly Premonition is one of my all-time favourites Can't wait to play it in full HD!!