dwarf Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Nah it's pretty much spoiler free. Man, this and Bad Company 2 are so close to each other, it's going to be one of the best couple of weeks for gaming.
flameboy Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Nah it's pretty much spoiler free. Man, this and Bad Company 2 are so close to each other, it's going to be one of the best couple of weeks for gaming. Yeah agreed. Although I'm not getting Bad Company 2 but still Bioshock 2, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker and Heavy Rain all within the space of 3 weeks. Oh and then FFXIII the week after?!
dwarf Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I'm getting ma to pre-order HR, will pay her soonish. This is going to be awesome. Does the LE come with a seperate disc for the soundtrack? (going to check picture posted a few days ago)
Happenstance Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I think the soundtrack is a digital download
dwarf Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Ah well. It's ordered now. Gonna have to buy BC2 secretly, in a shop or something. Then epic fun ensues.
Hero-of-Time Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Yeah agreed. Although I'm not getting Bad Company 2 but still Bioshock 2, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker and Heavy Rain all within the space of 3 weeks. Oh and then FFXIII the week after?! You importing the Japanese version? The US and EU one isn't due until May.
Caris Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Yeah agreed. Although I'm not getting Bad Company 2 but still Bioshock 2, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker and Heavy Rain all within the space of 3 weeks. Oh and then FFXIII the week after?! Don't forget God of War!
Daft Posted January 25, 2010 Author Posted January 25, 2010 'Four Days' begins tomorrow. Anyone else signed up? It's confirmed to have no spoilers by the EU Playstation blog.
flameboy Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 You importing the Japanese version? The US and EU one isn't due until May. DOH! Game says: 19/02/2010
Happenstance Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 'Four Days' begins tomorrow. Anyone else signed up? It's confirmed to have no spoilers by the EU Playstation blog. Yep im now signed up to it
Daft Posted January 27, 2010 Author Posted January 27, 2010 HEAVY RAIN: Evidence Analysis Moves Into PlayStation Home Some of you may have noticed some strange happenings in the Presentation Podium over the last few weeks. Well, as of tomorrow, we can confirm that the blast door, (below) behind the jumbo screen will be opening for the very first time unveiling a brand new space – The Backstage Pass. http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/01/27/heavy-rain-evidence-analysis-moves-into-playstation-home/ Cool.
flameboy Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/01/27/heavy-rain-evidence-analysis-moves-into-playstation-home/ Cool. awesome! Although it says you may have noticed strange going ons in the podium, nah cos never go in there.
Daft Posted January 28, 2010 Author Posted January 28, 2010 Heavy Rain gets 91% score from GamesMaster The mag gives the game a 91 per cent score, complimenting the title for being 'incredibly original... unlike anything else out there'. It adds: 'The atmosphere is incredible - full of driving rain (which becomes central to the plot), fizzing neon lights, dank apartments and warehouses. It's a dark noir game, not a bright adventure.' Sounds perfect. I'm really in the mood for something like this. I used to like GamesMaster when I read it (No joke, at least 6 or 7 years ago). Is it any good nowadays?
flameboy Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 We certainly are...I need to get a gamepad so I can replay farenheit on PC it's a nightmare playing in on a laptop. Either that or dig out my dads old xbox. (I used to have to one but traded it in for PS3, I do however still own the game lol!)
dwarf Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 Is this DLC we're getting with the LE going to be charged for on the store or do we just get it before other people before it hits the store?
Happenstance Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 I think its being charged for, isnt it just the first part of a 3 or 4 part story?
Daft Posted January 31, 2010 Author Posted January 31, 2010 Sony on the Heavy Rain 'gamble' Sony has told CVG that releasing new IP as left-field as Heavy Rain is a 'gamble' - but that it has full faith the title can become a watershed moment in gaming. The release has already picked up some storming reviews, with both Official PlayStation Magazine and GamesMaster awarding it a 90%-plus score. Sony product manager for Heavy Rain told CVG: "Being Sony, I suppose we have a little more luxury to take a gamble on more original and innovative IP - and Heavy Rain definitely fits that category. "I suppose the risk is lessened if you have faith in the team behind the game and David and Guillaume and the guys at Quantic Dreams have really impressed, not just in terms of their back catalogue - Farenheit - but also in terms of the tech demos they showed in the run up to Heavy Rain." She added: "It would love for it to achieve [recognition as a watershed moment]. I really believe Heavy Rain has a great chance of breaking out. As well as the reviews, there also feels like there is a real groundswell of anticipation from gaming communities and trade alike - so let's see how it goes." Look out for the full interview on CVG later today. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=233184 To my eyes, Sony are the only platform really pushing this philosophy. Everyone can go ahead and try reinventing how games are controlled but there's very little point if the games don't grow up as a medium. Interestingly enough, I think Heavy Rain will be very accessible since the majority of the time the controls are displayed on-screen.
Wesley Posted January 31, 2010 Posted January 31, 2010 I think that's what has actually drawn me to PS3. It feels like the medium is being pushed and tested in different ways, Heavy Rain obviously a good example. But then the games on the PSN such as Noby Noby Boy and FlOwer are also amazing in terms of testing game design. It's exciting.
dwarf Posted January 31, 2010 Posted January 31, 2010 But how do you market the game? A 30-second advert is not going to be able to explain what it is, why people should buy it or the accessibility of it.
Retro_Link Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 But how do you market the game? A 30-second advert is not going to be able to explain what it is, why people should buy it or the accessibility of it.Yeah they pick up on that in the Gametrailers Bonus Round. I think they said the developers are gonna to even struggle to break even on this one, and really if it was a business decision it probably shouldn't have even been 'green lighted', but with Sony behind it it's just something special for those that will buy it.
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