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Windows Central Bleeding Edge Xbox preview: Don't underestimate this cyberpunk brawler

Bleeding Edge is an upcoming arena brawler from Ninja Theory, the developers of Hellblade and DmC: Devil May Cry. We got to go hands-on with the game, and speak to one of Bleeding Edge's directors to learn more about this intriguing title.

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gangsta_red2180d ago

"But yeah, Ninja Theory has two teams back at the studio, one working away on the type of stuff [fans] might be used to, this is not a change in direction for the studio. There's more than one thing that we're working hard on.""

A shame that this even needs to be clarified but we are all well aware of the overreactions that some people have across the night when it comes to games.

I like the fact that it's melee type combat with some uses of the actual arena too. I wasn't a fan of NT's DmC but the one thing I did like about the game was it's combat, here's hoping that over the top action can work well for a 4v4 game like this.

Sciurus_vulgaris2180d ago

Even though I'm not too interested in Bleeding Edge, I do feel the game didn't get a fair initial reveal. Bleeding Edge leaked early and MS didn't do too great of job presenting Bleeding Edge (and their other 1st party titles at E3 2019). That being said having enjoyed both Hellblade and DMC, I'm more interested what single-payer project(s) Ninja Theory is working on.

UltraNova2179d ago

Spot on. I'd add that considering their history on SP games NT should have started their E3 presentation with a CG trailer, or even a simple mention of that other game first and then announce Bleeding Edge. Its simple targeted marketing...

robtion2179d ago

Great art style and developer. Zero interest in an online arena brawler which will undoubtedly be loaded with microtransactions etc though.

Codedan2179d ago

Free game, but you buy characters. Seems like a solid model.

xX1NORM1Xx2179d ago

I’m in the alpha I missed the first session though, I’m gonna try it on the 4th when the next session is but I don’t have high hopes tbh I don’t really like melee combat in games because very few make it enjoyable but hopefully it’s good.

slate912179d ago

Wow this gameplay looks pretty good! It has eased some of my concerns. Looks clean and shows, to me, that it has been in development for a while like they stated.

SyntheticForm2179d ago

Maybe this game will be alright after all. I'm still disappointed that 'this' is the project they were working on before being bought by Microsoft, but I'm picking up a certain charm, I think?

Can't see myself spending too much time with a game like this, but I get the appeal it has for people who like this sort of thing.

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Ninja Theory Drops Bleeding Edge Development to Focus on Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II & More

Today Ninja Theory announced that content updates for its multiplayer combat game Bleeding Edge will cease.

Tech51604d ago

the game could have thrived with another studio partnering to add more characters and levels.
there are still old games still receiving partnerships like FH4 and Smash bros adding more to their multiplayer content. anyways can't wait to see more of Hellblade 2 game now that it's being at the center of focus.

BLizardXD1604d ago

game still has some very good animations. Hellblade 2 though is going to be sick running on UE5.

Genkins1604d ago

"Ninja Theory Drops Bleeding Edge"

PlayStation gamers - "good"

SpeedDemon1604d ago

I'm not a PS gamer and think it's a good move, there's no use in beating a dead horse.

Shiken1604d ago

TBH, Hellblade 2 is a much more important title to the XBox library.

Rachel_Alucard1604d ago (Edited 1604d ago )

You should be glad because now they can focus on something that isn't a steaming pile of shite. But no instead you'd rather have one group live in your head rent free for every single thing.

Christopher1604d ago

I think most PS fans will agree that this is nothing to do with Ninja Theory and they want them to make Hellblade 2. It is good to see them make a new game rather than hitch themselves longer to an IP that they really aren't getting the support they should get from Microsoft to advertise it and grow it with new content.

CobraKai1603d ago

Xbox gamers - “good”

SmokinAces1603d ago

You know what they say about assumptions. Just becasue a person thinks its better they focus resources on whats sure to be a better game then on a game that has reviewed very poorly and has very little interest from the gaming community doesn't make them a "Playstation gamer". Its 2021, time to grow up and stop with the fanboy nonsense.

Kilua1603d ago

Ok. Ninja Theory must double down on bleeding edge development. Im sure that will make everyone happy

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Godmars2901603d ago

Not really, if this was suppose to show NT's competence as well as MS's "free hand" towards devs.

If, as many defend, this was an original project that suffered no micro-controlling influence.

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gamer78041604d ago

Yah bleeding edge was not very good unfortunately

gamer78041603d ago (Edited 1603d ago )

That’s cool @343_guilty_spark just wasn’t my type of game, couldn’t get into the character designs or the melee

Kurt Russell1603d ago

I liked the cha design and the melee... the ropey server connection was what killed it for me. I think I smashed it for about 3 days, then dropped it.

Killer73nova1604d ago

Bleeding edge was fun for about 30 min but after that it’s just repetitive. They said it was just a game they’ve been working on for fun. But I’m glad they are putting everything into senua and I’m excited to hear about the “more”

I_am_Batman1603d ago

I'm kinda shocked that they've supported it for this long to be honest. I'm glad they are focused on more promising games now.

Hellcat20201604d ago

Too bad
The game just didn't deliver anything good or new
It was another game I didn't have to purchase due to Gamepass

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The Biggest Gaming Disappointments of 2020

WTMG's Jason Palazini: "2020 has been a rough year filled with disappointments. As much as as we enjoy our games, even they were capable of letting us down."

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15 Games of 2020 That Were Just Plain Disappointing

From middling to downright mortifying, these games failed to meet expectations.

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RaidenBlack1815d ago (Edited 1815d ago )

Is it Gamingbolt ???
Yes it is! 😣
Poor souls.

AK911813d ago

RE3R hurt my gaming souls that game could’ve been a masterpiece instead hit was just show horned in for the Resistance mode.

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Poopmist1813d ago

I didn't expect much from Bleeding Edge but was still disappointed. It's like they were actively trying to make a terrible game.