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Talking Point: Games That Need Wii U - Dishonored

Wii U owners will already know what it means to be an assassin when Ubisoft introduces us to Connor in Assassin’s Creed III later this year. However, while this native American is more adept with Tomahawks and muskets, Arkane Studios has other plans. Doing his work in a Steampunk inspired Victorian London, this particular assassin wears a mask and dual wields weapons for added protection.

Currently earning rave reviews for its bold narrative and unique set pieces, Dishonored seems to be doing just fine for itself. Yet, Nintendo Life thinks it could be doing better, and wants to share its reasons and explain why Dishonored definitely needs Wii U.

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Shnazzyone4200d ago (Edited 4200d ago )

actually, I agree. picking from the skill wheel pauses the gameplay for just a moment. Imagine the skill wheel on the touch pad and instant chaining without gameplay being interrupted. Imagine the video below without the hiccup of pulling up the skills.

wiiulee4200d ago

yes the wiiu need every game possible since third parties are on board..nintendo need to ask for every game to come out right away before third parties stop being so motivated

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Marvel's Blade Is Being Developed On Void Engine

Marvel's Blade is being developed using Void Engine, suggested a new job listing by a Senior Lighting Artist working on the entry.

JEECE119d ago

I wonder how many people who didn't buy Dishonored 2 or Deathloop are going to complain about Arkane making a Marvel game instead of working on an original IP.

isarai119d ago

I didn't buy either, but I still feel like the Arkane that built Dishonored is actually an amazing fit for Blade. Sadly I don't know if that Arkane exists anymore as over 70% of the staff including many veterans left their Austin studio cause they didn't want to make redfall and didn't like where things were headed. And Both Dishonored games were a collab effort from the two studios.

Now Lyon is apparently heading this game, not sure if they collaborating with Austin, and the last game they made alone was Death loop which, while mechanically great, had terrible AI and the loop was a poor excuse to turn a 5hr game into a 16hr game, which was really just the premise of the Prey DLC repurposed.

But we'll just have to wait and see, if they can still nail some buttery mechanics, but fill out their shortcomings in content and AI, I'll love the hell out of this game, I love blade as a character, from the comics to the films and cartoons he's badass and I always wanted a game to really pull it off.

porkChop119d ago

Arkane Austin had nothing to do with Dishonored. They made Prey and Redfall. Arkane Austin losing staff has no effect on Lyon, which is the actual Arkane dev everyone knows.

isarai119d ago

@porkChop

You're wrong bro, Dishonored 2 was the first time they split up and did separate projects, but they both developed Dishonored 1. it's all right here bruv.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/...

Barlos119d ago

I couldn't care less who makes it as long as the game is good.

Profchaos119d ago (Edited 119d ago )

I brought death loop I loved it but it's done I don't want a sequel that would wreck it. I admit I didn't like the dishonored franchise though.

I also enjoyed the blade movies that nightclub scene was the most brutal thing I saw as a kid so it'll be great to see someone bring this to life in a game.

Also arkane are actually great at environmental storytelling. I casually played through death loop but didn't feel I missed much of the story which was largely told by picking up notes and diary entries this is actually a skill that many games try and fail. I feel as if the day Walker will probably benifit from that style of game

Flawlessmic119d ago

well im not expecting this to be a graphical power house, especially based of what little we know it looks like it going be very stylised.

Either way, please let this be good!!!!! Give us the Blade/Wesley snipes game we always wanted!!

im just glad a blade game is coming seeing as the movie reboot is in shambles atm.

the first blade movie to this day is still my favourite marvel movie

shinoff2183119d ago

This game has potential to be dope as fk. I remember watching blade when I was younger and just mesmerized. Fantastic stuff

BrainSyphoned119d ago

What a coincidence! It's also being developed for the console everyone is aVoiding.

DivineHand125119d ago

I was hoping the game was going to look photo realistic like a UE5 game, however, it seems the visuals will likely look like Death Loop. The performance of this engine is significantly better than UE5 so hopefully the gameplay will be fun.

Abnor_Mal119d ago (Edited 119d ago )

The artstyle of the characters look like many will be top heavy with little skinny legs and feet.

Others look like they may have the look of that avengers cartoon where they were short but had big hands and feet, let’s hope it’s not that, always hated that look.

I hope the game is dark and the vampires employ a blink teleport style similar to how you used one of your powers in Dishonored. Lots of gun action with silver stakes and holy water, crosses and hand to hand combat.

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-Mika-183d ago

Im glad he leaving. Bethesda has been terrible under his leadership. Redfall, Starfield, Fallout76 and the list goes on an on. His leadership style is outdated. Hopefully, MS bring someone in that knows what they are doing.

RhinoGamer88183d ago

I will give you Fallout 76, but Redfall and Starfield's blame needs to fall somewhat on the terrible Xbox publishing team. With all their resources and supposed smarts...they fungled it.

VenomUK182d ago

@Mika He’s the communications guy - you can’t blame him for the quality of the product.

jznrpg182d ago

Maybe they can go to their earlier purchases for replacements . Like Rare devs , Gear devs or 343, one of the very few studios they built up and man they are great.

Crows90182d ago

That could work ...if MS knew what they were doing themselves ...

But let's be real. Xbox was in charge of redfall and Starfield. They just don't know what a good game looks like.

RhinoGamer88183d ago

I interviewed at Bethesda once, and while there were some very smart mid level team members, the upper ranks (EP/VP/Studio Head) were a total boys' club. The Madmen series ego in that lunch was stiffling.

RhinoGamer88183d ago

I interviewed at Bethesda once, and while there were some very smart mid level team members, the upper ranks (EP/VP/Studio Head) were a total boys' club. The Madmen series ego in that lunch was stifling.

generic-user-name182d ago

Pete Hines was against locking out the majority of their console playerbase (ps gamers). Probably disgusted at the hypocrisy of white knight Phil assuring PS gamers that they can still play COD. Acquisition goes through, Hines goes out.

Goodbye Pete.

gold_drake182d ago

i wonder if he was asked to leave.

im pretty sure not everyone was on board with the acquisition.

Profchaos182d ago

Pretty much everyone outside of Todd has made snide comments against the acquisition but money talks

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Cyberpunk 2077 has been saved, so why not Redfall?

CD Projekt Red has recently been commended for turning around Cyberpunk 2077, so why can't Arkane fix Redfall?

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isarai188d ago

One still had a solid game underneath all the glitches, the other doesn't.

Sonic1881188d ago (Edited 188d ago )

I thought the solid game was better than Starfield in my opinion. It was a better western rpg

Crows90187d ago

Cyberpunk is leagues ahead of starfield. Horrible Bethesda like Bethesda game

IMissJimRyan187d ago

For me is more about console wars and gamer culture. As a gamer and Sony fan, I fell good when Xbox and Microsoft go bad. It's like wining the war. CDPR, even though they drop the ball with CP2077, is a fan favorite and good guys. I like and want to like them. If Microsoft is able to make Redfall right it doesn't matter to me, because I want to hate everything about them.

It may seem childish, but I made a lot a friends in Sony community sharing that common enemy. We love hate them. It brings us closer and makes us alike.

Flawlessmic178d ago

Lol atleast your open about it, lots of closet fanboys here that refuse to admit haha

Respect brother hahaha

darthv72187d ago

the recent update is a step in the right direction. Its a very different game now and still has some improvements to be made in the next big update. Glad that Arkane did not give up on this and is doing what they can to salvage their reputation.

smolinsk187d ago

Cyberpunk is still a buggy mess but much better now that's for sure.

BlackTar187177d ago

It’s not a buggy mess anymore.

Charlieboy333187d ago (Edited 187d ago )

One was worth saving....the other isn't

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