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10 hours ago, best3444 said:

What did you think? 

I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. The story and characters were compelling, the graphics were excellent, the gameplay was solid and the levels were varied and well designed. I’m really looking forward to playing A Plague Tale: Requiem when I get a PS5.

I finished A Plague Tale: Innocence.

2024 Games

A Plague Tale: Innocence

I’m playing A Plague Tale: Innocence.

9 hours ago, stepee said:

I don’t even know if any of yall have been paying attention to the latest pro rumors but if true it’s sounding better than what I expected. 60% raw performance gains, 2x RT capability, and possibly most importantly especially as someone who hates how fsr looks, their own custom AI based upscaling technology similar to dlss. If this pans out you are looking at hugeeee gains to IQ for Sony’s console.

 

I was thinking well that’s cool for everyone picking one up, for the two or so Sony exclusives a year they’ve been giving us (or if this picks up) and of course for @Phaseknox. But I just realized oh right psvr2. This could be amazing for that.

I didn’t realize that there were new PS5 Pro rumors, thanks for bringing them to my attention. Is it still expected to release holiday 2024?

20 hours ago, eventide11 said:

I think @Phaseknox

and @EternallDarkness

have us all beat in that area lol.

20 hours ago, best3444 said:

Biggie is there too. 

19 hours ago, Biggie said:

I’m pretty sure I’m the oldest on D1P.

How old are you @Biggie?

I remember you all from the IGN boards, and I’m sure that you all remember my ROCKS!!!! and SUCKS!!!! threads.  Setharion told me about this place (formerly Bad Cartridge) back in 2010, and that’s when I joined.

I finished Persona 4 Golden.

2023 games

BloodRayne ReVamped

Fran Bow

Little Misfortune

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories

King’s Bounty II

A Juggler’s Tale

Shady Part of Me

The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince

The Cruel King and the Great Hero

Deliver Us Mars

Persona 4 Golden

2 hours ago, best3444 said:

I truly don't understand why anyone would say RDR2 is a big disappointment. I'm currently playing it and it's a complete an utter masterpiece. 10/10 kinda game and easily in my top 10 ever.

It wasn’t a big disappointment for me, but I didn’t like it as much as the first game. The story and characters were pretty good and it looked good too, but I just found it kind of boring to play with sluggish character controls, basic shooting mechanics and repetitive mission types.

11 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said:

Looking forward to it even though you won't be able to play as the female protag?

I didn’t play as the female protagonist in the original Persona 3 either, because I played the PS2 version not the PSP version which added the female protagonist as an option. But I don’t really mind playing as a male protagonist in the Persona games or party based RPGs (especially turn-based ones) in general, because even though they might be considered the main character you’re still playing as multiple characters for the most part.

I just finished watching all of the episodes, and it was goofy fun for the most part. It could be a little too ridiculous at times and the humor didn’t always register for me, but I still somewhat enjoyed it. I’ll watch a second season if there is one.

2 hours ago, Biggie said:

I’ve had enough of Persona 5 characters and all the spin off games. Enough already. Give me something new. 

I agree, I really like Persona 5 Royal but I have no interest in the spinoff games. I’m hoping that Persona 6 isn’t too far off. Although I’m really looking forward to Persona 3 Reload, because P3 is my favorite game in the series.

15 minutes ago, best3444 said:

My meds do it for me. I wasn't aware diabetes does that. 

Yeah, diabetes is a serious illness that can cause all sorts of health issues. As you know I almost died earlier this year from ketoacidosis, and had to have my right foot amputated. I also have neuropathy in my hands, and remaining left foot. My remaining foot has no feeling left in it whatsoever, thankfully my hands still do. I’m not sure that I could game if they didn’t. I’m worried that they will completely lose feeling in them eventually as well.

1 hour ago, Biggie said:

It’ll be here before you know it. Time flys. 

I agree, the years have been going by fast.
 

1 hour ago, best3444 said:

I obviously didn't get an erection. Haven't had one of those in years!

I haven’t either because of my diabetes.

I just finished the series, and it was good but not great IMO. It didn’t seem much like the game series that it’s based on, it just seemed like it’s own thing which is fine but I didn’t find it as compelling as the games. The animation and fight scenes are pretty good, but the story and characters didn’t do a lot for me. It just seemed kind of average overall, but I still enjoyed it enough to finish it and liked it enough to watch another season if there is one.

21 hours ago, eventide11 said:

I like the idea of the protagonists. Just wasn't wowed by the trailer. Looked like more of the same in the Bahamas or Miami. But GTA is so hugely popuar people will lap it up no matter what

This will be the first new Grand Theft Auto game in 12 years, that’s why a lot of people are excited about it myself included. I’m not really sure what you mean by it looking like more of the same, it’s GTA which is an urban open world action adventure crime series so what else would it look like? I personally wouldn’t lap it up no matter what, but I thought that it looked really impressive in the trailer.

9 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said:

 

'GTA 6' trailer sparks backlash

WWW.NEWSWEEK.COM

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The introduction of female protagonist Lucia for the sixth instalment of the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise has upset some gaming fans.

 

Ask and you shall receive

There’s a male protagonist as well, so why are the knuckleheads in that article acting like Lucia is the only protagonist? Didn’t they get enough sausage in Grand Theft Auto V?

7 hours ago, best3444 said:

By the time it releases the PS6 will have been revealed

The PS6 probably won’t be revealed until 2027 at the earliest.

2 hours ago, Remarkableriots said:

2024 IMO is packed with great games. I believe all these games will come out next year. We will also probably see a few games at the game awards for next year.

 

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

The Last of US Part II Remastered

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth 

Tekken 8

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Homeworld 3

Outcast- A New Beginning

Dragon's Dogma 2

Princess Peach Showtime!

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

Little Nightmares III

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Paper Mario: The Thousand- Year Door

Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean

Rise of the Ronin

Star Wars: Outlaws

Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown

Toxic Crusaders

Also...

Alone in the Dark

Black Myth: Wukong

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Granblue Fantasy: Relink

GreedFall II: The Dying World

Pepper Grinder

Persona 3 Reload

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

I haven’t been this excited about a game in a long time, 2025 is going to be one of the best years for gaming for me because that’s when I’m going to get a PS5 along with this game and there will be five years worth of other PS5 games available for me to get as well.

On 12/2/2023 at 7:15 PM, best3444 said:

Dude, Aloy is pretty in Zero Dawn lol. 

She’s cute and I admit that she was kind of a bad example for me to use when naming female characters that are average/unattractive looking IMO, but the actress (Hannah Hoekstra) that she’s modeled from is really pretty.

On 12/2/2023 at 4:56 PM, skillzdadirecta said:

Dude, they are playing CHARACTERS. Have you ever seen Monster with Charlize Theron? She's an incredibly beautiful woman but she was mad unattractive because that's what the part called for. The devs in the two games you named didn't want either of these characters' appearances to be the main focus of playing them and that's a perfectly legitimate creative decision. Not all female characters need to look like old school Lara Croft or Bayonetta.

Yeah, I’ve seen Monster. Great movie. Charlize Theron is one of my favorite actresses, she was especially badass in Mad Max: Fury Road. And I get what you’re saying, but I still don’t really see a reason why the devs didn’t make Jesse Faden (Control) and Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn) look just like the actresses (Courtney Hope and Hannah Hoekstra) that they’re modeled from because it wouldn’t have changed things or made their looks the main focus since they still look similar just a little less attractive IMO.

By the way, I don’t want all female characters to look like somewhat exaggerated caricatures like old school Lara Croft and Bayonetta. I like female characters in more realistic looking games to look more realistic as well, and I see no reason why they can’t look both realistic and attractive if there’s no reason for them not to.

Some examples of realistic looking female characters in games that are also attractive are Aveline de Grandpre (Assassin’s Creed Liberation), Evie Frye (Assassin’s Creed Syndicate), Kassandra (Assassin’s Creed Odyssey), Dani Rojas (Far Cry 6), Katharine (King’s Bounty II), Amicia de Rune (A Plague Tale: Innocence), Lara Croft (Tomb Raider 2013), Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross (Uncharted: The Lost Legacy).

I just like the characters that I play as in games to look appealing to me since I’m looking at them for long periods of time while playing. That’s why I don’t really like playing as guys, because I don’t like looking at them for long periods of time. 

10 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said:

If chiseled handsome men are a problem for you then may I suggest Onimusha?

 

The main character is an over the hill samurai (an actual samurai unlike this show) and is traveling with an overweight man that can command falcons to decapitate people (how awesome is that?!) a nerdy guy, an ugly medicine man, and the most badass monk you've ever seen.

 

It's better directed and looks better than this show and the actions aren't as telegraphed as much as BES. In fact it shares some similar elements which are done better and more surprising in Onimusha. The battles and enemies are a lot cooler as well, which in BES are just groups of dudes for the most part.

That sounds good and all, but are there peaches? 
 

Based on your impressions and since I’m a fan of the games, I’m going to start watching it today.

On 12/1/2023 at 9:07 PM, Dodger said:

I assume it will be like the last game where missions have to be done with specific characters

That’s what I’m thinking as well, but I hope not.

1 hour ago, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

Anyone using the term “woke” just makes me not want to take them seriously.

Yeah, I admit that using it was a poor choice on my part.

1 hour ago, CastlevaniaNut18 said:

I wasn’t even aware of this show and now I think we’re gonna watch it this weekend. 

It’s really good IMO, one of the better animated shows that I’ve seen in a while.

On 12/1/2023 at 9:13 AM, Dodger said:

I'm still trying to figure out how some sassy Latina for a main character is going to "trigger the chuds" when the series has already had two black main characters. Unless I somehow missed much whining about that.

There’s apparently two main characters - a male and female. I’m hoping that you can play whichever that you want at any time, because I’m not interested in playing as the dude. 

On 12/1/2023 at 2:25 PM, best3444 said:

I honestly can't imagine just how good this game will be. I'm currently playing RDR2 and there is nothing like it on the market. 

 

@Phaseknox get hyped!

We’ll see what the first trailer reveals, I’m expecting it to reveal the setting, story and main characters because first Grand Theft Auto trailers have never shown actual gameplay before. Maybe it’ll be different this time, but I doubt it.

On 12/1/2023 at 3:24 PM, Greatoneshere said:

Actually making them "less pretty" is just your opinion - some might say the character model is prettier. That's my entire point. You're speaking with authority on attractiveness when you're making minor distinctions.

I agree that it’s just my opinion, I never claimed to speak with authority on attractiveness.
 

On 12/1/2023 at 3:24 PM, Greatoneshere said:

There are a million reasons they could have changed the character model, why would you assume the intent is to make them less attractive to avoid sexualization?

There was some outrage a while back over female characters in video games being overly sexualized, and ever since then they’ve been getting less sexy which is fine but even just being pretty seemed to be a problem and they started getting more average looking and even what I consider unattractive. That’s why it’s my assumption that they’re purposely made less attractive now compared to in the past.
 

On 12/1/2023 at 3:24 PM, Greatoneshere said:

Either way my point is there isn't a double standard. Why did they make Alan Wake less attractive than the mo-cap actor who plays him? Because they wanted a college professor looking writer, doesn't have to do with making him "slightly less attractive" compared to the real person.

Alan Wake is good looking in the first game, and he seems to be in the sequel as well and looks like the actor that he’s modeled from based on what I’ve seen of it. I really can’t think of too many male protagonists in video games that are unattractive TBH, but I admittedly don’t play as many games with male leads these days as I prefer playing as female characters in games.
 

On 12/1/2023 at 3:24 PM, Greatoneshere said:

That's entirely the problem though with this mentality! It's partly why it's such an uphill battle to get these things changed to be more inclusive. This is a very male cis-het viewpoint that has created these problems in the first place - the demand the female protagonists you play as be traditionally attractive or no one will buy or play your game.

I don’t really agree with this because it’s a known fact that most guys don’t like playing as female characters in games regardless if they’re attractive or not, that’s why there are so few female characters in games because it’s still a male dominated thing. I’m actually in the minority of being a guy who prefers playing as female characters, I’ve just always found attractive, athletic, ass-kicking females to be badass for some reason. I’ve never really liked playing as big, bulky, tank type characters which male characters often tend to be. And I just find female characters more appealing to look at while playing, I don’t like looking at a dude’s butt for hours at a time. 

On 12/1/2023 at 3:24 PM, Greatoneshere said:

You're completely ignoring the demand that all his characters in video games be attractive and when they're not its forced by devs only to avoid sexualization of the character.

I don’t demand it, I just prefer it. There’s a difference. And I don’t really get why it even matters since it’s just my personal preference.
 

On 12/1/2023 at 3:26 PM, best3444 said:

Idk, Aloy is pretty in Zero Dawn. I honestly am not understanding phase here at all. 

I admit that she’s cute, and I do like her. I was simply making the point that she was made a little less pretty IMO than her real life counterpart that she’s modeled from.
 

On 12/1/2023 at 4:08 PM, Commissar SFLUFAN said:

OK, hear me out here:  maybe -- just maybe -- the developers had an artistic vision of the type of woman character they wanted to portray in the game without regard to either how their actual voice or motion capture actress looks in real life.  The physical appearance of that character represents the stage that person is in their life, their experiences, etc.

Maybe. 

On 12/1/2023 at 4:55 PM, Ghost_MH said:

I'm not seeing some big difference in attractiveness between Aloy and Ashly Burch or even Control's Jesse Faden and Courtney Hope.

 

I mean, I'm not even sure what difference there even is between Jesse and Courtney. Maybe Jesse looks a little more...tired...maybe? But she's also stuck in some dimension breaking, haunt your dreams, hellscape.

Aloy is modeled from Hannah Hoekstra, not Ashly Burch. And Jesse is more manly looking than Courtney, look at that jaw.  And yeah, she definitely looks more tired as well. But she looks like that at the beginning of the game, so it can’t be blamed on her experiences in the dimension breaking, haunt your dreams, hellscape. 
 

On 12/1/2023 at 4:55 PM, Ghost_MH said:

Also, like, fuck Ellise Chappell, I guess? She's attractive and also looks just like her character in Delivery Us Mars.

I didn’t realize that the character model was based on a real person, those bangs and eyebrows were kind of bothering me in the game but I still thought that she was somewhat cute. The problem in this case isn’t so much that she’s unattractive because she’s really not, but whoever did the character models for the game did a somewhat poor job IMO especially for the supporting cast. But I still really like the game, it’s one of my favorites this year.

On 12/1/2023 at 4:55 PM, Ghost_MH said:

imagine being Anne Beyer. Is she a woke actress for being the face model for Returnal's Selene since she's not attractive enough for some people? Was a literal runway model and I guess now she's too old to use her face on anything.

Young or old, runway model or not, I just don’t personally find her attractive. 

With all of that said, I didn’t mean to take this thread off-topic with my personal opinion on the attractiveness of female video game characters. Looking back I admit that I exaggerated a bit. And I also don’t deny that I could be completely wrong about my assumption of them being purposely made less attractive now to prevent them from appearing sexualized.