Today I got to meet some N4Gers - like Dakinggamer87 and saminseattle - and one of our Moderators, PS360WII! Sure there was the travel, and the hotel, and the badge pickup, but then very quickly there were games!
Instead of messing around with the traditional Seattle sites, I headed right to the real landmarks - like the Runic Games studio! Minister of Culture, Wonder Russell, was my guide and while half the team was busy setting up the booth at the Convention Center, the other half let me wreak havoc on their office peace. I got my hands on Torchlight II, which made me really want to head back to the hotel and play some more Torchlight. After playing around with both the Railman and Outlander classes I think that while I generally favor ranged classes I love what they're doing with the Railman class so much that might be my pick for first playthrough. There's some fun customization going on, and at least one new pet. More on that later!
Later was the PlayStation Blog meet-up at Top Pot Donuts, which is pretty much the best donut spot ever. Oh, and there were games! The meet-up hosted some intense PSP competition, raffles, and a few things I'd like to give away later like a GoW Ghost of Sparta demo code and an autographed limited edition Kevin Butler Move poster (yes, autographed by the man himself). Anybody feel like a little K.B.? Is there such a thing as a little K.B.??
Next up was Crysis 2, and the team did a great job of setting up a very laid back scene where we could get out multiplayer on. I got to play a couple rounds with the guys from the PreGameLobby and the PS3Nation podcasts, and can recommend them as non-trash talkers. Way to play clean, boys! Remarkably, Geoff and I both managed to die by a finishing shot to the kneecap, or that's the story the replay cam told. More on the nitty gritty of Crysis 2 to come, now it's time to gear up for Day 1...
(I gave away a bunch of N4G t-shirts in record time, but if you're at PAX and looking to snag one from me, fear not - I'll have more on hand tomorrow!)
Stellar Blade's creative director, Hyung Tae Kim, has also claimed that the game is deeply inspired by Nier: Automata.
I feel like Yoko is downgrading Automata because he has expressed multiple times he'd like to revisit the universe, but Squenix hasn't been keen about it. We know he loves 2B and would love to take her out for another spin, so maybe this is how he gets the company to think about it.
u do realise that Square made Nier a franchise after Automata right?
Taro is downplaying it cause hes not a snob like most of the directors that think their games are gods gifts to the human race.
he said the same thing when being interviewed during the development of Automata too, that he couldnt have done it without the devs.
hes just a humble guy rly.
I mean, Neir existed before Automata with both OG Niers and Drakenguard. I don't count NieR Replicant, since it's a remake of the OG games. Sure, we have Reincarnation, which is still stuck on mobile devices (quite a damned shame). I just remember Taro saying he'd love to revisit Automata if Square Enix lets him. I do recall there was supposed to be a sequel to Automata, but it wasn't confirmed and I'd imagine it was just for Reincarnation.
Enjoy Taro, he seems like a cool guy, who loves the ladies and is humble. But damn, don't put down one of your masterpieces.
I get he's giving them some credit, but i strongly disagree based on the demo. I honestly don't think any aspect of it feels good, it's not bad, it's just kinda ok but definitely a little jank. Also the souls like formula it is adopting does not help it imo. I was looking forward to this for years, now im just kinda let down honestly 🫤
The Outerhaven writes: The Nintendo Switch has had plenty of big hits, but perhaps to help its successor, some of its "lesser hits" could get ported with some "upgrades."
Review - Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw very much puts the heart back into point and click.
go to pikes place and pick me up some fresh seafood :) oh how i miss seattle...
Sounds like a cool trip so far though, keep up the updates cat! thanks!
Will you be doing a competition for N4G readers for that poster or is for people at PAX?
It was crazy busy at the Top Pot Donuts 0.o
in the voice of napolean dynamite - lucckkyyyyy
its pretty much my favorite animal, bred for its skills in magic.