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[Lain]

I'm down for Yasuke. But the dreads are just absolute cringe. Dreads did exist back then, but the shogunate likely made him cut his hair. It's like they included dreads just to be cool/hip. At least it's not a Killmonger cut.

I am dreading Yasuke's inclusion to be honest. Why are we playing as him? The game isn't called "Samurai's Creed", the devs have confirmed that his playstyle is based around the RPG combat from Origins/Odyssey/Valhalla and is all about fighting the enemies head on with his sword instead of the stealth/parkour that other protagonist Naoe is built around. Plus they've also confirmed that he has mandatory story missions that must be completed and so thus there is no escaping the lacklustre RPG gameplay. I just wanted to play as a ninja, man...

Honestly it just feels like Ubisoft saw how popular Ghost of Tsushima was and is trying to ape that game's Ghost/Samurai dual philosophy in an attempt at trend chasing at the cost of once again forgetting the core aesthetic of the franchise. That's not even getting into the ludicrous business tactics that Ubisoft are trying to pass off like Season Passes for a Single Player game and day one DLC - with the base game itself being something like $80 and likely won't be worth that much.

 

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

I don't disagree with you at all. But Kassandra/Alexios and Eivor set the precedent for "(historical warrior name)'s Creed".

At least in Shadows you STILL will be able to play as a ninja, even if it isn't 100% of the game.

 

[Lain]

In brighter news, we have the launch trailer for Hellblade 2.

 

[ef9dante_oSsshea]

Thank god i am self employed lol, taking tomorrow off to play hellblade 2 all day

 

[V's patron]

I don't disagree with you at all. But Kassandra/Alexios and Eivor set the precedent for "(historical warrior name)'s Creed".

At least in Shadows you STILL will be able to play as a ninja, even if it isn't 100% of the game.

Id say it goes back to Connor and Edward from AC3 and 4.

 

[ef9dante_oSsshea]

I miss the old style of ac, the assassins vs templars story drew me in. Since odyssey it is a history sim and rpg with some stealth.

Mirage was a great return to form, i am going to wait for gameplay to decide on shadows. If it is more lile valhalla and odyssey, that may be offputting to me.

 

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Id say it goes back to Connor and Edward from AC3 and 4.

Yeah, you are actually right. Although I'd say Connor was still more "assassin-y" in spirit. Some native tribes were quite stealthy in nature, implementing guerrilla tactics and such in warfare.

 

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Thank god i am self employed lol, taking tomorrow off to play hellblade 2 all day

I'm really hoping for the game's success. XB needs a W and the studio has worked hard on a passion project that I hope doesn't shut them down lol.

 

[ef9dante_oSsshea]

The studios xbox closed had low sale games that did not break even in some cases.

Hellblade 2 was made for a reasonable budget, so it will likely make back its budget and make profit so i think nt will be safe. Plus they are way better at making games than arkane austin to be fair.

 

[ef9dante_oSsshea]

Sorry for the double post but

Ninja Theory's Next Xbox Game Has Already Been Greenlit, It's Claimed

"In addition to Project Mara"

www.purexbox.com

@Dr. Cheesesteak that may put you at ease, also try to remember that zenimax planned to shut down studios with todd howard before microsoft bought them.Due to said studios underperforming, while ninja theory was bought by ms to fill that style of game for the market. Nt were not part of of a package like arkane etc.

 

[V's patron]

@ef9dante_oSsshea
Good for them. The early reviews of Hellblade 2 are promising

 

[ef9dante_oSsshea]

It is a 9 out of 10 for me so far , and the visuals are stunning on my Lg Oled.

 

[V's patron]

Death Stranding 2's filming and recording is complete, but now it's entering an "adjustment phase" that'll last for over a year

This means it likely won't launch until the latter half of 2025

www.gamesradar.com

Small update on Death stranding 2.

 

[Axel Stone]

Silent Hill news via Konami themselves is going down this Thursday.

Silent Hill Transmission set for May 30

Konami will host a Silent Hill Transmission broadcast on May 30 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET, the company announced.

www.gematsu.com

 

[Lain]

October let's go!

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Also here's a gameplay trailer courtesy of the SH livestream.

 

[V's patron]

Behind the scenes with the Actors.

Behind the scenes with Bloober Studios.

Gameplay comparison.

 

[ef9dante_oSsshea]

I am not digging the look of the gameplay in sh2 remake, graphics aside the gameplay did not wow me.

Dead space and resi spoiled us by comparison.

 

[V's patron]

The Rumored Persona 2 Remake Has One Important Decision to Make

If the rumors of Atlus remaking the earlier installments of the Persona franchise are true, then P2's duology has an interesting obstacle to consider.

gamerant.com

A P2 remaster would be more practical.

 

[V's patron]

Metaphor: ReFantazio Limited Edition Details, Artbook Preview, Anniversary Soundtrack Tracklist Revealed - Persona Central

Atlus has released further details on the contents of the limited edition of Metaphor: ReFantazio, celebrating 35 years of the Atlus brand.

personacentral.com

Details about Metaphor Refantiazo's limited edition.

 

[ef9dante_oSsshea]

There was a few titles shown today at the future games showcase, but the xbox event tomorrow will be the one to watch. Sad part is it doesn't need to do much to be better tam summer gamesfest last night and the state of play.