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    #5582
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,279 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120857958#Comment_120857958

    I'm ok with it. Its a very specific style from a very specific era. As long as the game play is good then what matters. They have the same background artist as the old CDI games but those backgrounds were well painted and if it plays like the remake games but with even more refinements as it doesn't have to stick closely to the original games.

    I'll take those cutscenes over piss filter any day.

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    #5583
    RedXIV
    Registered Users Posts: 8,432 ✭✭✭RedXIV


    I think leaning into the cringe may actually work well if the gameplay is fun. When you compare cutscenes of these games in among gameplay vs say Metal gear solid 2, I think something wacky may actually be welcome as a change of pace. If it doesn't try to only replicate the art style but also the hilarious voice acting and bizarre effects, it'll be something memorable at least.

    I saw this game at a Games Done Quick marathon recently and while the game never really appealed to me to play, it was definitely, as above, memorable



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    #5584
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,279 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120859735#Comment_120859735

    I'll keep saying it, the first two Zelda CDI games aren't that bad. A bit janky but there's good ideas there and due to how horrible the hardware is they are two of the most technically accomplished games on the system. If they were on a proper system and polished they would be better. A lot of the hate comes from them not working properly until a few months ago on emulators or having the recent remakes.

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    #5585
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,324 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    Tesco to end physical games sales. While I've been full digital since the last years of the 360 era, I'm disappointed for others that still go for the disk. Between Gamestop, this and the new rumoured PS5 disk drive attachment (which is meant to herald the end of the Disk Drive PS5 as well), it really looks like this is the last gen with physical releases.

    https://twitter.com/eurogamer/status/1680911678613889025




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    #5586
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users Posts: 11,908 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    I can't remember the last time I visited a Tesco shop.



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    #5587
    McFly85
    Registered Users Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭McFly85


    They always had a poor selection and high enough prices in any of the Tescos I’ve seen games in so I’m not surprised. Hopefully they’ll still stock consoles though , they’re a good option around launch when everyone else is focused on Smyths/Amazon.



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    #5588
    RedXIV
    Registered Users Posts: 8,432 ✭✭✭RedXIV


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120862665#Comment_120862665

    Would never think of going to them for games but I did successfully raid their bargain bins when they started phasing out games in a few of the tescos. Got something like 15 games for 50 quid in Tesco Dundrum when they got rid of their games. great times!



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    #5589
    Penn
    Registered Users Posts: 33,604 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Borderlands Movie releasing August 2024. No trailers or even images/posters or anything yet.

    https://www.ign.com/articles/eli-roths-borderlands-film-heads-to-theaters-summer-2024?utm_source=twitter




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    #5590
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,410 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Set expectations very, very low for that film - not just because it's Borderlands (:P), but because reports seem to suggest it's in post-production hell with far too many writers involved (and Craig Mazin has apparently opted to go by a pseudonym): https://kotaku.com/borderlands-movie-hbo-last-of-us-craig-mazin-crombie-1850623951



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    #5591
    Penn
    Registered Users Posts: 33,604 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120878812#Comment_120878812

    Mazin responded to those reports to say he's not credited as a writer and isn't using the pseudonym in question (which admittedly, is probably what a person using a psuedonym would say, but the fact he responded so quickly, you'd imagine he's telling the truth).

    "I am not a credited writer on the film, so I cannot claim any kind of authorship of 'Borderlands,' much less 'co-writing,'" Mazin said in a statement to Variety.

    "I did see the report about the pseudonym, which is false. I did not use a pseudonym. If the name in question is indeed a pseudonym, all I can say is… it's not mine."

    https://www.eurogamer.net/the-last-of-us-tv-series-writer-craig-mazin-distances-himself-from-borderlands-movie-script

    Maybe they're using the pseudonym as a cover-all for all the other writers who have been involved. But yeah, expectations were never high to begin with. And not only issues with writers, but Tim Miller was brought in to direct reshoots because Eli Roth was too busy, which is never a great sign when stuff like that starts happening.



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    #5592
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,279 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I'm sure all the internet memes it repurposes will be out of date by then considering when it was meant to release.

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    #5593
    Penn
    Registered Users Posts: 33,604 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120878861#Comment_120878861

    I doubt they were ever in date.



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    #5594
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,410 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120878852#Comment_120878852

    Huh, hadn't seen that - although not surprising it wasn't accurate since the less-than-reliable 'World of Reel' originally reported the pseudonym stuff! Had imagined it was at least somewhat accurate in this case given there's definitely a pseudonymous writer - or at very least someone totally unknown - credited by WGA, IMDB etc...

    Just adds to the mysteriousness if anything. All seems like an absolute mess.



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    #5595
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,279 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Tengo Project released a video of the music to tease their next game. It wasn't very subtle and it's very obvious that their next game will be based on the incredible NES classic Shadow of the Ninja. These guys are responsible for the excellent updates of Natsume classics that include Wild Guns, Ninja Warriors and Pocky and Rocky.

    Also it looks like Ninja Warriors Again will finally make its way to PC in the next few days.

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    #5596
    pixelburp
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 36,323 CMod ✭✭✭✭pixelburp


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120878897#Comment_120878897

    Correction: a mess, that inexplicably stars Cate Blanchett.



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    #5597
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,410 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120879711#Comment_120879711

    She has worked with Eli Roth before, which is the only thing that immediately jumps out.

    Either that or someone called in a hell of a favour / IOU. Wouldn't begrudge anyone a high-paying gig from time to time, mind you.



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    #5598
    Penn
    Registered Users Posts: 33,604 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    In fairness she played Hela in Thor Ragnarok and was excellent, and wasn't a role typically in her wheelhouse. She may have just been sold on the comedic premise and starring role and the fact it's a pretty well-received franchise.



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    #5599
    pixelburp
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 36,323 CMod ✭✭✭✭pixelburp


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120879822#Comment_120879822

    Or it's one of those "I did a movie my (gran)kids could see" kinda deals?

    As Penn says she has done Blockbusters before and is officially part of the MCU - just Borderlands strikes a very specific, very particular, choice.



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    #5600
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,410 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    She has been in no shortage of blockbusters over the years, no doubt, but often in more character actor / supporting / ensemble roles - leaving her lead roles to the more prestigious fare. While this is apparently an ensemble film too, by most accounts she seems to be the lead, which certainly stands out a bit in her filmography.

    We can but speculate about her motivations - that she's worked with Roth before makes it a little less surprising in my view, but still stands out both in her own career and more generally in such an esteemed actor as the lead actor in a b-tier video game adaptation. But, as said, plenty of valid reasons why she'd take a gig like this - from financial to personal.

    Still don't hold out much hope for the film, of course, as Borderlands writing & humour is pretty insufferable even in the best of circumstances.



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    #5601
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users Posts: 11,908 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    Truck Driver: The American Dream is coming to PS5 on the 26th of September.

    Truckin' great.



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    #5602
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,410 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Given they couldn’t make a stable PC or next-gen version, this port should be… interesting.

    https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-jedi-survivor-coming-to-playstation-4-xbox-one




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    #5603
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120929537#Comment_120929537

    Should go well with the unstable Xbox One and PS4 versions of Fallen Order.



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    #5604
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,279 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Star wars Jedi: shader compilation stutter.

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    #5605
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,279 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    The greatest shooter ever is coming to steams, Radiant Silvergun, on 8th August. You can wishlist it now.

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    #5606
    Markitron
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Markitron


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120929537#Comment_120929537

    It is going to be another Shadow of Mordor situation.



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    #5607
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120934479#Comment_120934479

    As I said I don't know how this is going to work on PS4 and Xone considering Fallen Order wasn't exactly stable on them, especially the base models of both consoles.



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    #5608
    Markitron
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Markitron


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120934641#Comment_120934641

    On the plus side, at least if you play the PS4 version on PS5 you might actually get a stable framerate



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    #5609
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,279 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    New Fatal Fury game being teased. Looks like a follow up to Mark of the Wolves.

    https://youtu.be/cTyy0kgQ8Ug


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    #5610
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users Posts: 11,908 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    Red Dead Redemption is coming to the Nintendo Switch and PS4 on the 17th of August.



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    #5611
    Varik
    Registered Users Posts: 12,535 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Suppose it makes sense not to bother making a native PS5 version, what would you really gain over running the PS4 version on a PS5 with whatever pro modes they've got.



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