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Gaming / Re: 6 Biggest Lies Ever Told In Video Gaming History by vasaratti: 11:02am On Feb 17, 2019
#4: Everything Peter Molyneux Says

Peter Molyneux is a fantastic example of hyperbole and false promises, the creator of the critically acclaimed action role - the "Fable" game. Despite being well received, reviews noted that several promised features were missing. Such things as planting a tree and watching it grow during the lifetime of your character have gone. Peter also promised a demo named Project Natal with a sophisticated A.I. - later renamed Project Milo. Interact with an individual and answer questions. It turned out to be just a tech demo. Even when he went to Kickstarter for "Godus," people were willing to fund his project, despite his track record.


Unfortunately, Molyneux abandoned the project, backers asked for their money, and critics and gamers panned "Godus" upon release.

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Gaming / Re: 6 Biggest Lies Ever Told In Video Gaming History by vasaratti: 10:41am On Feb 17, 2019
#5: PS3 At 120FPS

When discussing the merits of console versus PC gaming, FPS, or "frames - per - second," is often a contentious point of discussion. Some people claim that the human eye can see only 30 fps, while others swear by the smoothness of 60 fps. One thing is certain, either way, it takes some heavy graphic horsepower to push frame rates past 60 on very high settings. That's why people were surprised and skeptical when Ken Kutaragi said the PS3 could run at 120 fps was unlikely. For even the most expensive custom PCs, this would be high. The PlayStation 2 has never lived up to that promise in its lifetime.

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Gaming / Re: 6 Biggest Lies Ever Told In Video Gaming History by vasaratti: 10:36am On Feb 17, 2019
#6: Alien Colonial Marines: A Totally Different Game From What Was Promised
This broke the hearts of xenomorph fans and 80s children. When Gearbox and Sega started showing their game's early footage, it looked like what we were all waiting for: an action - packed, dynamic, realistic and beautiful game set in the "Alien" universe. What we have much less. The graphics were toned down on release, the lighting effects were reduced or missing, and the game looked almost entirely different. Above all, the A.I. Characters knew only a limited number of commands. What was promised was a cry far from what had been delivered.

The game was so bad that it almost looked like an upgraded version of an N64 game

The difference between marketing, trailers and release was so obvious that it resulted in a rather expensive lawsuit between Gearbox and publishers, Sega - one that Gearbox barely escaped.

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Gaming / 6 Biggest Lies Ever Told In Video Gaming History by vasaratti: 10:19am On Feb 17, 2019
Vasaratti

For a new game, it's really hard not to get hyped. This doubles for your favorite franchise's latest installment. The devs and gaming companies do all they can to make their games look cool and sometimes they succeed. I can't tell you how many times after watching a gaming trailer I felt goosebumps run up my arms. Then there's the demos, the betas, the interviews and every other piece of promotional material that quickly gets the hype trains off the rails. Gamers ' expectations for a game often far exceed the reality. So, when the game finally comes out, the ideals we set for it can never be met.

The games on this list ended up up here because the the developers were lying off their freaking butts. All too often it happens. A game developer makes outstanding claims they can never meet. They lie straight up in some instances. It has become so bad that most gamers now know so they don't trust E3 demos.
Rarely do we see what we get. Gaming companies are prepared to do everything they need to sell more games. It's all about their bottom line:

Who cares about the gamer?

All games on this list can be played on one console or the other. Heck, one of them for crying out loud launched for the NES, that's how old this problem is. It doesn't help that the video game companies with their lies often get away. These are the 6 biggest lies told straight to our face.
Gaming / Re: Hilarious Video Games Meme by vasaratti: 4:57pm On Feb 16, 2019
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Thumbs up Man. Ain't a gamer but love it. Would definitely be a gamer soon

You definitely won't regret it, just make sure you aren't addicted grin grin

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Gaming / Re: Medieval ARPG Devlog - Hobby Project by vasaratti: 4:51pm On Feb 16, 2019
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This is the first game mechanics I've implemented. Just the simple stuff, walking, running, crouching (sneaking) and jumping. I also added a stamina functionality which determines if the player has enough energy to run. If this stamina is low the player cannot run.

For anyone wondering about the process.

Game Engine - UNREAL ENGINE 4
Models and Animations - Mixamo

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Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 10:35am On Feb 14, 2019
#1: Back to Final Fantasy to close things out



If you want a realistic romance depiction, Final Fantasy X may not be the best choice. Final Fantasy games, to put it mildly, are not known to be down to Earth. Romance does not always have to be realistic, however, and romance fans can be found all over the internet praising the love story of Final Fantasy X between Yuna and Tidus.


The two don't just declare their love, unlike some games and stories. At first glance, it's not love. No, over time, their connection is building. We're watching them fall for each other gradually. In fact, the game takes its romance seriously and allows it to develop slowly, which certainly helps gamers to invest as they proceed. Of course, the infamous laughing scene with Yuna and Tidus can still be ridiculous, but everything else about this romance works.


The games of Final Fantasy are famous for their epic nature. Why would their romances differ? If you enjoy the bombast in your romance, a summoner's story and his guardian could be in your heart, and you wont be mad about it.
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Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 10:19am On Feb 14, 2019
#2: . Geralt & Triss - The Witcher


One of the many things that helped Andrzej Sapkowski to endear thousands to the story of The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia - in addition to delivering what essentially became the video game equivalent of Game of Thrones - was to write mature and related characters - despite their fantastic setting. The fact that Geralt hunts gargantuan beasts for a living and Triss is a powerful spellcaster doesn't matter when the two are together, leading to a certain bathhouse sex scene going down in the history of gaming as when this kind of thing was done correctly.


Triss and Geralt effortlessly give off the atmosphere of knowing they're destined for each other, and although The Witcher 3 will see more of the fan - favourite Ciri potentially siding with Geralt, there's no denying the long - term relationship between him and Triss that you've spent hundreds of hours in the company.

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Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 10:12am On Feb 14, 2019
#3: Stardew Valley, the best love story on a farm since Green Acres



Stardew Valley involves a lot of agriculture, after all, it is designed to be in the Harvest Moon vein, but it also involves a lot of romance. You're looking for love in the game, but love is the key word. Your character is looking for a partner, which takes real time and effort.


There's a lot of courting in Stardew Valley, as you make orders and give your potential mate gifts. If you succeed, though, you can marry your love. Of course, if you purchase the Mermaid's Pendant to give them. It's not really like real life, of course. What is life like is that romance in the game is not simple or simple. Your interest in love may reject you. In addition, if you don't pay enough attention to your spouse, they can leave you.
Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 10:08am On Feb 14, 2019
#4: Love and rockets



You should definitely check out To the Moon if you want a romantic video game. That's because it's a romance game. It's not a game side element, you don't have to work to enjoy it. To the Moon is a game of romance all the time. In addition, booting is a particularly great one.

Strangely enough, the game is so affecting even if you don't play any of the paramours. You play a doctor to implant the memory of a dying man named Johnny into the moon. You start learning about his dead wife River. The game focuses on Johnny and River, and you sit back and enjoy the ride. Weeping is not a bad thing at times: It can actually be wonderful and cathartic. Johnny and River's story is sometimes tragic, sometimes beautiful, but still romantic.
Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 10:04am On Feb 14, 2019
#5: Gone Home handles romance in a whole different way





Many of these games appear to be focused on teenage romance, which may not appeal to adult gamers. This is especially true if from a romantic point of view, your own personal teenage years were perhaps not the most pleasant. Unfortunately, this is the case for many, if not all, teenagers, which makes adherence to the complications of teenage feelings so rewarding for Gone Home.

Gone Home is also worthy of credit for the fresh way in which a romantic story is told. You learn about your romance in the game by finding notes and scraps of paper around the house of your family. The game doesn't hold your hand either, because you can find the clues out of order, or you can't find them. Gone Home is all the more efficient. It takes a really special game to get you invested so emotionally and to race your heart when you don't even see the characters and watch them interact. Sometimes it's the romance detritus that most touches us.
Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 10:00am On Feb 14, 2019
#6: Life is strange, but also romantic



Life Is Strange: Before the subtitle of the Storm feels suitable, since this game takes place three years before the original Life is Strange. This is one of those episodic adventure games that has become increasingly popular, and while the burgeoning romance between the protagonist Chloe Price and her potential love Rachel Amber is throughout the game, the second episode is romantic.

Chloe and Rachel act together in Shakespeare's The Tempest (a hat tip to that subtitle again) in the second episode, which then leads to a great romantic moment between the two. You have the option of kissing Rachel for the first time in the game at this time. If you do, it will be quite clear why life is weird: Before the storm is on this list. Even if you're not a teenager, you can still appreciate Before the Storm's romance if you remember those early days of first love and early crushes. The characters may be young, but they have universal emotions.
Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 9:57am On Feb 14, 2019
#7:The many loves of Persona 4



For an American audience, Persona 4 can be a little hard to navigate, as the game has a strong Japanese feel to it. That said, if you're willing to take a shot, it can be a romantic journey, especially if you're a teenager like the characters in the game and maybe you don't have a ton of real - life dating experience.

In Persona 4, there's a lot going on, including a mystery of murder. In addition, however, there is a dating simulator as part of the game, which is particularly inclusive on the LGBTQ front. From a life lesson perspective, adults may not get as much from the game as teenagers, but there is still plenty of romance to find. The stories are also detailed, making the romance feel even more earned and impressive, as you watch these characters grow together during the playthrough.

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Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 9:54am On Feb 14, 2019
#8: Final Fantasy IX's romance begins with an almost kidnapping



Oddly do a love story begins when one of the people is nearly kidnapped. That's what FFIX was like The storytelling world is a little bit kind to such circumstances, though. It helps Princess Garnet to be kidnapped in Final Fantasy IX and is happy to escape the city. This brings her into the realm of Zidane, the charming rogue / theft, and a romance begins to flourish.


A topic on the IGN message boards asks the question, "Does Final Fantasy IX have the best love story ever?" Certainly there are those who would answer with a resounding "yes." It's the end of the game that really ramps up the level of romance to get it onto this list. Princess Garnet, who was saved from danger, finds out in an epilog that Zidane, whom she thought was dead, is actually one of the actors in the play she watches. It's a classic piece of fairy tale storytelling, with a happy ending for the princess and her savior. This is not the most realistic entry on this list, but who can resist such a denouement?
Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 9:43am On Feb 14, 2019
#9: Max & Sona: Max Payne



From old - school Parisian love stories to a film noir drenched, and the perfect story of ' one man and his wife ' that's done a thousand times. The writers at Remedy really love their conventions on cinematic storytelling, although Max Payne reconciled the vast majority of his dialog with comic strip scenes. This, however, helped to show and introduce Max and Mona together - the latter literally being a mysterious femme fatale that occasionally emerges from the shadows and slowly dominates Max's life. There's a great moment in MP2 where Mona essentially comes back from the dead, only to ask Max if he sees a ghost or not.
Gaming / Re: Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 9:34am On Feb 14, 2019
#10: Uncharted's underlying love story



People think of the Uncharted games primarily as Nathan Drake's globetrotting adventures, something like an Indiana Jones figure. Although Drake travels the world in search of treasure, there is also a love story that spans our hero and investigative journalist Elena Fisher's series.


It's an imperfect pairing, but in a way that makes it romantic, even if you're more interested in treasure hunting.

While Nathan's relationship with Elena flourishes throughout the series, it's the fourth game, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, which seemed to grab people for its romance. The Pony Tricks website called it "a flowing banner for romance right." In Uncharted 4, their relationship is not perfect, but that's part of what made it resonate with players. Their story didn't end with marriage or ending with a storybook. It extended beyond that, and they're even apart for a while in Uncharted 4. They have a game reunion that will surely touch the hearts of anyone who cares even a little about Nathan and Elena.

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Gaming / Valentine: 10 Greatest Love Stories In Video Gaming by vasaratti: 9:23am On Feb 14, 2019
Vasaratti



When people think of video game adjectives, their minds may first go to words such as "exciting" or "scary" or "fun" or "gory." That's the kind of stuff people think about when they think about video games. Then there are some games that try to be funny, although their success rate may be somewhat intermediate. When you think about video games, though, do you think of the word "romantic?" Maybe it ought to.

Romantic video games are often ignored in the unfortunate gaming landscape. Sure, slashing zombies or jumping on small mushroom men is fun, but don't overlook the power of romance. It's not as though these games aren't fun. There are actually some games that are exciting and romantic adventures. You don't have to pick the two. So if you want to exercise your shipping muscles or simply invest yourself emotionally in a good, old - fashioned love story, these games are some of the most romantic you'll find.
Gaming / Re: Esports Revenue To Top $1 Billion In 2019 by vasaratti: 11:54pm On Feb 13, 2019
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Gaming / Esports Revenue To Top $1 Billion In 2019 by vasaratti: 11:54pm On Feb 13, 2019



According to a report by the gaming and sports analytics firm Newzoo, global sports revenue is expected to hit $ 1.1 billion this year. This week, they released their 2019 Global Esports Market Report, and it is also projected that North America will raise $ 409.1 million, while China will raise $ 210.3 million. Newzoo reports that 82 percent of total revenue ($ 897 million) will come from investments in brands such as media rights, advertising and sponsorship. The number is also expected to reach $ 1.5 billion by 2022, an increase of five percent.

Viewership is also expected to increase as the report states that the total audience of esports will reach 453.8 million by this year, with 201.2 million of the audience referred to as "Esports Enthusiasts," a term used by Newzoo to describe a person who watches the content of professional esports more than once a month.


Asia-Pacific is expected to boast 57% of all Esports enthusiasts in 2019, while Europe will house 16% and North America will account for 12%. The average revenue per enthusiast of sports on a global scale is also projected to be $5.45. Big-name brands are starting to invest heavily in the industry by Newzoo CEO Peter Warman. "this is not budgets for experiments. That's long-term, and it's good money," he revealed. "that's what the ecosystem required and what investors wanted to see."

The Overwatch League of Activision Blizzard Inc. naming Coca - Cola as its official global sponsor of non - alcoholic beverages serves as a leading example. The developer has also signed sponsorship deals with Toyota Motor Corp, HP Inc, Intel Corp and T - Mobile US Inc. In addition, sales of goods and tickets are expected to increase by 22 percent to nearly $ 104 million, but the game publisher's fees are expected to drop by three percent to $ 95 million.

The report also shows that total revenue from esports increased by 32 percent year - on - year, with a 2018 haul of $ 865 million, thanks to an increase of 17 percent from 2017 to 395 million viewers. Of that figure, 173 million were Esports Enthusiasts. Prize money last year reached $ 150 million, a significant increase given the $ 112.1 million raking in 2017. Over the past few years, the esports industry has made several huge strides and things continue to improve. Riot Games will introduce a new regional European Championship League of Legends in the United Kingdom from this month, with the UK League Championship set to team up with the esports organization LVP to present seven-week championship events over the spring and summer.
Gaming / 10 Plot Holes That Makes No Sense In Kingdom Hearts 3 by vasaratti: 3:58pm On Feb 13, 2019



Vasaratti

Well, it took 26 hours for me to finish the game but I finally beat Kingdom Hearts III and Im already writing an article about things I wish I knew before I started as a way to help pass tips.

This time I'll try to help in a different way. Did you finish the game too? Did you have more questions than answers at the end? You're not on your own! I was stumped too, so I spent a good day or two trying to put everything together online. I have some theories and explanations about some of the following events, but I couldn't figure out a number of them. You may have forgotten them too.
Gaming / Re: Hilarious Video Games Meme by vasaratti: 2:43pm On Feb 13, 2019
That moment when you just finished playing a very emotional game cry

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Gaming / Re: 5 Things Apex Legend Does Better Than Fortnite by vasaratti: 11:42am On Feb 13, 2019
Gaming / Re: 5 Things Apex Legend Does Better Than Fortnite by vasaratti: 11:41am On Feb 13, 2019
#1: Kill Leaders And Champions



This is my favourite part of the game, a screen shows you the champion and his squad before each Apex Legends match begins. Killing this champion nets you extra bonus .

Former Champions are not marked on your map, so you'll have to find them like any other enenmy. However, when the Champion is killed, the in- game announcer will relay, adding insult to the injury.


Meanwhile, whoever has the most kills in every match becomes the "Kill Leader" and they also offer extra points when you kill them, much like the Champion. This could prove to be more of a challenge, of course. For a reason, after all, they're the Kill Leader. These little additions to the core gameplay loop add an extra reward to each match, giving you a goal to work towards after you gear up.

Fortnite lacks any bonuses like this. You are the same as the other 99 players who landed on the map. None of these points are worth more than the other. Apex Legends adds its own flavor to each match, creating another level of risk- to- reward gameplay that excites enemies again to hunt down
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Gaming / Re: 5 Things Apex Legend Does Better Than Fortnite by vasaratti: 10:58am On Feb 13, 2019
#2: You Get A Second Chance



Death means game over in Fortnite, and for a new match you'll have to queue up. Your teammates can revive you in squads, but they must first secure your location. If your squad doesn't save you, you're sadly stuck spectating until the match ends, hoping your teammates can win without you.


Apex Legends gives players a little more hope. You can be revived even after you die completely, you'll have another chance to play in the match. Your banner remains active in the battlefield for 90 seconds. Your teammates can pick up the banner until the timer is complete. They can then take it to a respawn station, which essentially gives you another chance to live. You Respawn with no items , but it's better than not playing at all.


These respawn stations add another form of risk- reward judgment in Apex Legends, as some squads may choose to camp around these stations to find easy preys.

Going to a respawn station therefore puts you at a massive disadvantage, but it is sometimes your only option to reunite your entire squad and win the game overall.
Gaming / Re: 5 Things Apex Legend Does Better Than Fortnite by vasaratti: 10:42am On Feb 13, 2019
#3: Introducting Character Abilities



Apex Legends takes a page with eight distinct characters from the notebook of the hero shooter. Your choice, however, goes beyond cosmetics, unlike Fortnite. These eight characters, called Legends, complement very different styles of play, and each has three types of skills: passive, tactical and ultimate.


It takes a bit of experimentation to find the character best suited to you. Do you like to be aggressive and sneaky? You can try the Wraith. Her tactical ability leaves her phase for a short time keeping you out of harm's way, and her ultimate creates two portals for anyone to use on the map.

Give Gibraltar a whirl if you like tanking. His passive protects his head when he looks down, and his tactical skill creates a dome shield for him and his teammates

While the various items and traps of Fortnite fit a similar bill, they pale compared to the level of strategy offered by Apex Legends. The Legend select screen has a strategy level to choose your character that affects the whole squad, while in Fortnite, your choice of character is literally skin- deep. Your only option when you run into someone in Fortnite is to react to whatever items they use. On the other hand, you can tell immediately when you see someone in Apex Legends what skills they have and plan for them.

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Gaming / Re: 5 Things Apex Legend Does Better Than Fortnite by vasaratti: 10:31am On Feb 13, 2019
#4: Improved Character Dialogues



To extend beyond Smart Comms, Respawn created characters that react to the present situation automatically. Your character has host of voice lines that warn you and your two friends. For example, your character will comment on your distance from the ring when the first circle appears. What's even more impressive is that your character will even discern how many of you are in the safe zone, saying, "Heads up! Only some of us are in the ring."


These voice lines complement the genre of battle royale brilliantly, given how chaotic they can be. While you manage the loot and engage in firefights, things can get overwhelming, but your character always reminds you of the important things, such as how soon the circle begins to close. Inherently, this design decision makes your teammates vital for your survival.

Fortnite's characters, by contrast, are silent except from the PvE mode. This means you'll have to rely heavily on voice communication to stay on top of things again for a squad to succeed. If your squad's players refuse to communicate, you lose up to 75 percent of your awareness of the situation, leaving your team vulnerable but Apex Legends fix all that with automatic dialogues

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Gaming / Re: 5 Things Apex Legend Does Better Than Fortnite by vasaratti: 10:21am On Feb 13, 2019
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Gaming / Re: 5 Things Apex Legend Does Better Than Fortnite by vasaratti: 9:52am On Feb 13, 2019
#5: Quality Ping System



You'll go through the tutorial that teaches you the basics of movement and shooting when you first launch Apex Legends. However, the game also takes its time to explain its robust ping system called Smart Comms. You'll leave a marker for your other two squadmates to see by pointing at something and hitting the ping button. However, depending on the context, these markers change. Point at a gun or item and your character will call it out, including finer details such as the armor level. Point to an enemy and warn the squad of your character.

Taking things one step further, you can use the ping button to respond to the callout of your teammates. If a teammate points out a location they want to explore, you can see and confirm their marker. You can look at the marker and call dibs when they call out an item. Holding the ping button even brings up a wheel with more detailed pings, such as "someone was here."
Gaming / 5 Things Apex Legend Does Better Than Fortnite by vasaratti: 9:32am On Feb 13, 2019


If you talk about battle royales to anyone, Fortnite will probably dominate the conversation. While different games in the genre come and go, no one has created such a large- scale community as Fortnite. The juggernaut of Epic finds its way into every corner of Twitch, and even the mainstream media are flossing. Some notable battle Royales have found themselves in the spotlight, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout game mode or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds , but nothing could hold the king's candle.

Apex Legends, a game which was recently launched by Respawn Entertainment. The game garnered 10 million players as of February 7, with a peak of one million playing at the same time. Sure that pales compared to the 200 million players and counting of Fortnite, but note that Respawn reached those numbers in just three days. Being free- to- play definitely lowers the entry barrier, but its game design can be attributed to most of the success of Apex Legends.

The game features some decisions about quality of life that improve the overall royal battle experience. Let's look at what Respawn did better than Fortnite- and by extension, most of the other Battle Royales there.
Gaming / Re: Hilarious Video Games Meme by vasaratti: 8:35pm On Feb 12, 2019
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Gaming / Re: Hilarious Video Games Meme by vasaratti: 8:30pm On Feb 12, 2019
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Gaming / Re: Hilarious Video Games Meme by vasaratti: 8:29pm On Feb 12, 2019
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