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Dead Rising 3's Ridiculous Patch Shows What's Broken & Brilliant About Xbox One

Dealspwn writes: "13GB.

A year ago, this was nearly double the capacity of an entire Xbox 360 game, but now Dead Rising 3 players are being forced to download a monstrous 13GB title update just to be able to play online. Containing a few performance tweaks and what is very likely to be DLC content, this outrageous mandatory drop is a stark reminder of what we can expect from this new console generation; the ability to easily deliver content patches resulting in developers wasting our time after the fact and addressing issues that should have been ironed out before release.

However, it's also thrusts one of the Xbox One's most under-rated features into the spotlight... and suggests that things might not be as bad as they first appear."

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mewhy323739d ago

That's a massive update. But if it improves the games then so be it.

Bimkoblerutso3739d ago

You're missing the point. We are already being asked to swallow a pretty giant pill these days given the sorry state of DRM and concept of ownership in the industry.

Now, we're also essentially being used as beta testers for unfinished games....that are STILL FULL PRICE.

So...we only THOUGHT that pill was to be taken orally. It's actually a suppository.

Fireseed3739d ago

Last time I checked Dead Rising 3 operates exactly like any other disc based game of the previous generation... and also I don't really remeber any game breaking bugs in DR3 so if you're referring to it as unfinished I'd REALLY like to know where you base that off of. All in all I somewhat understand your points... but I think you're projecting them onto the wrong game. This is a Dead Rising 3 post... not Battlefield 4.

andrewsqual3739d ago

I think the bigger question is why is a game that was a current gen game at one point and still clearly looks like this tech wise, taking up this much space in some simple DLC patch to begin with. And I thought NBA 2K14 had a monstrous tweak update of 2.5gbs.
The DLC must contain alot of FMV sequences, why else would it be that size? Its not the muddy bland textures for example.

TekoIie3739d ago

Oh please. Dead Rising 3's a minor offence compared to PC ports. Try running The Bureau: XCOM on high with anything lower than a GTX 780.

You will not get anything better than 25 frames during the action...

FamilyGuy3739d ago (Edited 3739d ago )

"if you're referring to it as unfinished I'd REALLY like to know where you base that off of."

Read the article, the fact that this update replaces 90% of the entire game is the proof.
It's a 13Gb "patch" but once installed it only takes up 2Gbs more of your available HDD space. The game you bought and installed has been almost completely removed and replaced with this downloaded file. That is a clear indication that the game they launched initially was unfinished. Hopefully they release pre-patched copies of the game to stores so new buyers of the game won't have to download this before they can play online on their day of purchase.

Fireseed3739d ago

@FamilyGuy

I love people like you! <3 It's always worth a good chuckle to come on here and know someone looks at some aribtrary facts, and comes to an indisputable conclusion. It's adorable :)

Fact is 13 GB was replaced yes... however if you read reviews or in even... hold onto your butts cause this is gonna be a shocker! Actually played the game in question you'd know nothing was outlandishly buggy about it. Sure their were some glitches (no game is perfect) but for you to sit there and tell those of us who have finished the game in its entirety that "the game they launched initially was unfinished" is just... idk, theirs honestly a mix of things that it is but I think it speaks well enough for itself.

badz1493739d ago

most of you guys don't get it! no matter what the circumstances are, 13GB for a patch is absolutely ridiculous! if it's optional, then many wouldn't have to endure it but it's not!

stop trying to defend this and pretend that it's all good when it's not! no matter how you see it, 13GB patch is not normal and it would be terrible if many more developers start doing this because people are OK with it!

FamilyGuy3739d ago

"Unfinished" does not mean the same thing as "broken" or "bug infested". Learn the difference, Capcom obvious had a lot to add to the game with so much of it being replaced by this patch.

Bimkoblerutso3739d ago

@badz

I think people are trying to make this into a "Microsoft vs. Sony" type of situation, when it's really not.

This is a much larger precedent than some petty console war BS.

zaanan3738d ago

Ah, remember the good old days? When a 650mb patch for Resistance 3 made the internets rage? Apparently insomniac was just ahead of their time...

I for one still think 650mb is too big, so I agree this is absolutely unacceptable. Way to shut out low-bandwidth customers!

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cyclindk3739d ago (Edited 3739d ago )

Well no update improving game code or how it runs, minus enhanced visuals like textures or something asset-wise, should ever exceed a few gigs at most... this is all that DLC stuff, has to be.

Which, if it is, has been mishandled especially if it is only one of many updates to come and assuming they would be of similar scope.

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Azzanation3739d ago

Played and finished DR3 and its by far the best DR game iv played. This 13gig patch is making me want to head back into the game. I am actually excited for it.

Games can only improve with the internet. I know whatever Capcom are doing, there making there product even better then before. These fanboys in this thread saying the game is broken or unfinished or the patch is too big, honestly who cares. The game is fine now and it will be even better after patch with new content.

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urwifeminder3739d ago

71% complete at this rate may be able to play it tomorrow arvo fun game I have not gotten far my net isn't the best and I have a cap will download in off peak times.

Naga3739d ago

Your delay seems unusual. I popped my disc in and began playing immediately without a hint of patching - just like the author of the article.

In fact, the only reason I even knew this behemoth of a patch existed is because it was here in the news.

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JohnnyTower3739d ago

Did anyone actually download this yet? Is there much noticeable improvements?

Ripsta7th3739d ago

This game is making me want to buy an X1 sooner, looks really fun

bryam19823739d ago

when is the 1080p patch coming out??? i can wait to play this game whit next gen graphics :-P lol

MRMagoo1233739d ago

1080p wont give the game better textures or last gen looks so dont hold your breath

Azzanation3739d ago

1080p has been around for years, since when does resolution determine if a game is next gen?

Sounds like fanboy talk to me. Wait till PC games start using 4k in a year or 2. Then i will say PS4 and XB1 are so outdated, they use a resolution that's 8 years old.

bumnut3739d ago

Im hoping it releases on PC like DR 2

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Ranking The Dead Rising Games From Worst To Best

The Dead Rising series has enjoyed a long and storied history over the years, but which game in the series is best?

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What Happened To The Dead Rising Series?

Over the last week, Jake has been going back to the Dead Rising 2 Off The Record remaster and has been an absolute blast. When he was 15 he first got his Xbox 360 and Dead Rising with it, it was unlike any other experience. It made him wonder though, what happened to the Dead Rising series.

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darthv721352d ago

Interesting timing. This retrospective was released just a few days ago: https://youtu.be/Et-cKSrWuc...

Darksonic221352d ago

Ah no, I just felt like writing it as I started playing the game again and wanted to offer up my opinions 😁

InklingGirl1352d ago

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the title.

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MadLad1352d ago

Complacency and new teams who didn't understand what made the series special.

Darksonic221352d ago

Seems like there was just a ton of infighting aswell and so many more issues. Honestly sadly Dead Rising 5 before it was cancelled sounded nothing like dead rising, nothing learnt from. Dr4 at all.

ColdSin1352d ago

DR4 should have not been made anyways. DR3 closed everything nicely.

darthv721352d ago

Check out the vid i posted above.

MadLad1352d ago

They're a solid channel. I always click on their vids, unless it's a series/game I simply have no interest in.

RamRod881352d ago

They took away the depth and charm of the game that made it fun and interesting, and made it into a generic zombie killing game.

DeadManMMX1352d ago

This was the series the got me to buy an Xbox 360. The first one was so good. It still had horror elements. As it went on it became kind of a parody. Never forget getting Zombie Genecider achievement and then restarting the game to get the Mega Buster. That thing was monstrous against enemies.

Gamerking821352d ago

But you never know it might be RISING again someday .

moriarty18891352d ago

haha yes it may....good one.

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The Decade's Bizarre and Quirky Gaming News

VGChartz's Patrick Day-Childs: "2020 is upon us! The past decade has had some downs, like the influx of monetisation within full games, Blizzard's community backlash and EA winning the worst company in America award twice, but also some ups, like the leaps in understanding gaming from more mainstream companies to wholesome news like gamers helping preserve a controller signed by someone’s deceased mum.

The decade has also been the highlight of some… bizarre news, and I decided collect together some of the more obscure and quirky stories to make you giggle or question what the hell happened this decade."

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