In this episode Wip3ou7, Kontraband, Drewsdays, Dominator, Treezy, and Marrissa talk about the new Wipeout Home Space, PS3 Hulu Plus Subscription, Gran Turismo 5 Music Name Contest. Also possible Left for Dead porting to the PS3, New White PS3, and Killzone 3 Controls.
With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.
It was worrisome to begin with.
It's a niche genre with only a handful of hits that can stand the test of time.
Only a few will catch on. You need a perfect storm to be successful in GaaS and a bit of luck on top of that. But a potential cash cow will keep them trying and some will go out of business because of it.
Helldivers 2 manages just fine…
Keep production costs low… don’t just make custscenes until the mechanics and enemies are perfected first.
Make so much content that you can drip extra content for years, and the game already feels complete without them.
Most importantly: make weapons, enemies, levels, and mechanics that will stand the test of 1000 hours. This might require more devs embracing procedurally generated leveled, which I think separates Helldivers 2 from Destiny’s repetitiveness.
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Nameer from eXputer: "Some exceptions aside, I don't think the battle pass is a net positive for gaming with how they're implemented in most live service titles."
I like the way Helldivers 2 does battle passes. It allows you to make purchases on each level of the battle pass and gives you the option of choosing which item to unlock first. The more purchases you make using medals the further you progress. There is no timer and you can earn medals towards purchasing stuff via personal orders and Major orders.
I haven't played much live service games that have battle passes but I remember some games that have battle passes where you progress through it linearly using an exp system. What makes it really bad is that the battle pass will have like 50 or more levels with the cooler stuff being closer to the end. They also have an in-game shop that sells exp boosters so you can reach the end of the pass before it refreshes. Everyone ilse will have to grind their way through.
battle pass in fortnite is perfect; buy one and it buys the rest for every other season as it gives you more money than the first cost. so 8.50 and season ends with you getting 13.00, it pays for the next and you have some pocket change to save up for cash shop. All of which is optional
i played BC2 and then KZ2 and i never had to adjust.
now i play KZ2 and Moh beta and i never have to adjust
i think people just wanted to hate the game.
I enjoyed your E3 coverage, and your podcasts are just as entertaining and insightful.
I'm hoping KZ3 controls are closer to BC2 then MW2.
sweeet
Ive learned to deal with the KZ2 controls. I just felt like I was wrestling with the controls, I didn't like that shit at all. And no I didn't suck, I got my top 10% online trophies to prove that I dont suck. Stop telling us to go play COD, and that we suck, how bout you just deal with the fact everyone who was fine with the controls were in the minority. Thats why you go on KZ2 right now and you would be lucky to have 200 people online at a time.
If you think I suck, add me on the psn and I will show you how bad you fuckin suck when I pwn you with my pistol.