Julius Posted December 12 Author Posted December 12 (edited) Right, just a few hours until kickoff, going to pop to the shop in a bit for some snacks and some fresh air to power me through the show -- but before that, let's get to some TGA hopes! Can I just copy some of the ones from last year? You're damn right I can! On 12/7/2023 at 9:16 PM, Julius said: • a substantial announcement from PlayStation Studios – as things stand, only two SIE published games have release dates going into 2024, let alone windows: The Last of Us Part II Remastered and Helldivers II. Beyond those two games, there is currently only one other first party PlayStation Studios game that we know is in the works, and that's Insomniac's Wolverine. Honestly? I think this is getting a little absurd. I think there's a good chance we see an update for Spider-Man 2 announced tonight - seeing as we're waiting on NG+, which they've said they're aiming to release by the end of the year...a year which is quickly coming to an end - but I want something more substantial: I'm talking DLC, a spin-off (I'm thinking along the lines of Lost Legacy or Miles Morales here), or a whole new announcement specifically for a first party PlayStation Studios title. It's possible that could be for Spider-Man 2, but seeing as they haven't released any DLC since Spider-Man back in 2018 and that DLC was also announced prior to release, it would seem a bit soon to do so. Something for Astro, finally? God of War DLC/spin-off? Something on whatever Bluepoint has got going on, now that we're 3+ years without seeing anything new come from them? • anything on Fumito Ueda and genDESIGN's next game – okay, seriously, where the hell is it? The Last Guardian released at the end of 2016, Epic Games picked the game up for publishing in March 2020, and we saw a potential character from the game on a New Year's postcard back at the start of 2021. Another game that Epic picked up and announced in March 2020 was a game by Remedy, which we now know to be Alan Wake II, so is it time that we see one of the other two games they announced as backing back then? And that's right, there were two others, not just Ueda's game; speaking of which... • anything on Playdead's next game – ahem, okay, seriously, where the hell is it? INSIDE released back in 2016, we saw concept art for it back in 2019, and Epic Games picked the game up for publishing in March 2020. Surely one of these two games turns up tonight, and it's not just Alan Wake II turning up for NG+ to be announced... right? Knowing that Nintendo is generally a no-show, I will once again be hoping for something big and cool from PlayStation. Naughty Dog's or Santa Monica Studio's next game? Bluepoint's? Wolverine? I'll say this in hushed tones because of the leaks, but...*more hushing*...Venom? Last year really delivered with Valheim DLC for Ragnarök (even if I haven't got to it yet), so I'm hopeful that there'll be some PlayStation representation here. Maybe a Yōtei gameplay stretch and a release quarter? Ueda and Playdead have been AWOL for forever, so as always, holding out hope for them to turn up. And for new hopes and dreams to get us along... • a Square Enix remake or remaster announcement – look, just give me one of Final Fantasy Tactics, IX, Dragon Quest VIII Remastered or -- dare I suggest it? -- Chrono Trigger HD-2D announced ahead of its 30th anniversary. Would it make sense for Asano to be split between DQ III HD-2D and DQ I&II HD-2D and a Chronic Trigger Remake? Hell no! But this are my dreams, so get your logic out of here! • some epic shadow-drop – no, I don't think it's going to be Silksong, and up until a few months ago I was hoping for it to be Forza Horizon 5 coming to PS5 (just with how things were lining up and knowing it likely won't get a physical release on PlayStation if earlier Xbox ports are anything to go by) but I feel like that hope dried up with those rumours, and so I don't know what this is in particular. But I know I want it. So gimme. • the revival of...SOMETHING – Dino Crisis. Onimusha. Shenmue. Suikoden. Something, damn it, give me something where all hope is lost and its revival is announced! • that next From Software project – last but not at all least: From Software. Look I'll be honest Armored Core VI was a blast and so I selfishly hope it's this, but hey, I'll take whatever Miyazaki and co are cooking at this point. Hope it's a decent show with some great announcements either way Edited December 12 by Julius
Julius Posted December 12 Author Posted December 12 I can confirm that my body is indeed ready It's pre-pre-show rambling time 1
Jonnas Posted December 13 Posted December 13 I predict Astro Bot will win GOTY, and that's literally the only prediction I'll make.
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 Just now, Jonnas said: I predict Astro Bot will win GOTY, and that's literally the only prediction I'll make. I'd love for it to. My biggest concern is that Shadow of the Erdtree has reared its head here in the nominees, I think Rebirth gets the nod over Metaphor, Balatro is the wildest of wild cards. Wukong shouldn't win (or potentially even be here). I've said it elsewhere, but it would be the best way to stick it to PlayStation after it didn't make internal slides for shareholders about this year and upcoming years in their catalogue, whereas Concord and future releases in their GAAS initiative did. Asobi deserves more respect and Japan Studio deserves to be avenged. This would be recompense. Plus, from all the interviews and BTS stuff, Doucet and the team just come off as lovely folks. Maybe they're stone cold murderers IRL but if the cosy vibes of Astro Bot are anything to go by, I can't help but imagine it's true to some extent. Best part of TGAs GOTY is the medleys, though there's been a drop in quality the last few years. Nice that it isn't a one- or two-horse race this time around, it's a real strong mix this year. My only other hope for award outcomes is probably Rebirth for Best Soundtrack? I know Metaphor apparently goes off but I was listening to Rebirth again earlier today and just...chills. 1
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 Solid start in terms of announcements and trailers, shame that some award categories are still relegated to pre-show Climate collapse is one hell of a left turn though (even if it absolutely needs to be talked about)
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 I mean, at least we're getting the eSports stuff out of the way quickly
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 (edited) The Pac-Man Secret Level episode was a tease and not a misdirect?! For a Pac-Man Metroidvania?! What?! Edited December 13 by Julius
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 Astro Bot win! Okay yeah it's for Family Game but fingers crossed, eh?
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 (edited) Sifu creators made a multiplayer football game HOLY WHAT?!?! As someone who loves football but hates spending time with FIFA, this looks great!!! Sifu meets Rocket League?! Edited December 13 by Julius
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 (edited) Damn it Geoff let your Muppets fetish die already please Lmao never mind the sellout joke was funny Edited December 13 by Julius
killthenet Posted December 13 Posted December 13 Poor Ken Kutaragi thought he was being called up onto the stage
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 Damn dude Troy towers over Todd Holy shit Geoff got Harrison Ford?!
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 1 minute ago, killthenet said: Poor Ken Kutaragi thought he was being called up onto the stage I thought he was too in fairness Geoff's buildup to that was so weird
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 Not saying that it isn't deserved but I've heard literally no-one talk about Melina and her performance in Hellblade II, but that might just be down to not hearing anyone talk about Hellblade II. A second award for the same role for her – seems like I need to play those games! Unfortunate for some others though, Briana White's performance as Aerith was excellent, and everything I've heard about Luke Roberts in Silent Hill 2 made it sound like he had a real shout too
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 (edited) This is Naughty Dog maybe..? Oh wait is it The Witcher? UE5? Edited December 13 by Julius
killthenet Posted December 13 Posted December 13 I'd have loved to have seen Hannah Telle win but I'm happy for Melina to get recognised again - have yet to play Hellblade II as I don't have an Xbox but her performance in the first one is pretty great so I'm sure it's deserved
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 (edited) MULTIPLAYER-FOCUSED FROM?! STANDALONE BUT RELATED TO ELDEN RING?! WHAT IS THIS?!?! IS THIS ELDEN RING MONHUN?! Edited December 13 by Julius
killthenet Posted December 13 Posted December 13 It's an Elden Ring multiplayer game, seems like it has a shrinking play area like Fortnite so it could be a battle royale
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 5 minutes ago, killthenet said: It's an Elden Ring multiplayer game, seems like it has a shrinking play area like Fortnite so it could be a battle royale Looks like there are dungeons and enough of a story so...shush Now I can finally get my friends into Souls and they have now excuse
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 @killthenet there's something up with it, so maybe you're right, though it does say co-op -- "survival" Hmm. Then again, "surviving" is just part and parcel for From games, so idk. Apparently people are only seeing 3 players? I'll need to rewatch but istg if that's the case I'm going to flip. This trend of 3 player co-op multiplayer games as opposed to 4 with an option for 3 seriously needs to die a quick and merciless death.
Julius Posted December 13 Author Posted December 13 We have a Colossus?! Or a ship?! The standing on the shoulder of a mech shot homage?! WHAT?!
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