The Last of Us Franchise - Because it's apparently a franchise now. This thread has been double-DMCA’d by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

[Rotollo]

I think now is a good time. Do you think that the game will do well critically? What do you predict the Metascore to be?

I would say that around 89 for critics, because they do love themselves some ND games and Wokeness, but this story seems so confused and mean spirited it'll dent even the reviews a bit.

the problem is that some pre orders have been refunded already due to release date changes, basicly what ND is doing now is going through a second cycle of release date lead up, and now that the game is starting to leak what (3 months before release?) I don't think the momentum will keep up
the reviews will be fine because naughty dog game but it won't leave an impact on the industry like the 1st one did with every game becoming a sad dad sim for years.

 

[RudeRoasts]

Well, that's fucking stupid.

I am not arguing that they specifically intended to release on June 19th until yesterday morning. I am arguing that your suggestion makes 0 sense.

You're suggesting that Sony was going to come in, years after the plot was pitched and written, after spending 3.5 years after announcement, millions of dollars in both development and marketing, and then make sweeping changes to the plot a month and a half before release, because the ending is going to be controversial? And that, alongside the very well sourced labour anecdotes, none of this internal creative disfunctionality leaked out?

And I assume that you would not make that same argument for Iron Man VR? That's not how this works. If you deny that, you're either ignorant, or purposefully allowing your own biases to cloud your judgement.

Why does Occum's Razor apply in any and all circumstances until it contradicts with the narrative you want to push?

The industry routinely releases whole games that are controversial on a technical level, specifically because the investment has reached its apex. Days Gone being one of them. This game, according to people who've watched the leaked gameplay videos and credible sources, is high quality.
Before someone jumps on that last clause: No, I'm not saying that it is story wise and I never argued that it would be, because I don't know about the story until I play it. But the gameplay, graphics and general technical makeup is on a high level.

 

[CharlesBarkley]

Predictions

Critics: 10/10 for FTM

Gamers: Mixed. High and low polarization on story.

Unwashed masses: 5/10 lol funny gifs but imagine buying this shit as full price where the fuck is skyrim 2 and my new zelda game?!

 

[Aurora]

I am not arguing that they specifically intended to release on June 19th until yesterday morning. I am arguing that your suggestion makes 0 sense.

You're suggesting that Sony was going to come in, years after the plot was pitched and written, after spending 3.5 years after announcement, millions of dollars in both development and marketing, and then make sweeping changes to the plot a month and a half before release, because the ending is going to be controversial? And that, alongside the very well sourced labour anecdotes, none of this internal creative disfunctionality leaked out?

And I assume that you would not make that same argument for Iron Man VR? That's not how this works. If you deny that, you're either ignorant, or purposefully allowing your own biases to cloud your judgement.

Why does Occum's Razor apply in any and all circumstances until it contradicts with the narrative you want to push?

The industry routinely releases whole games that are controversial on a technical level, specifically because the investment has reached its apex. Days Gone being one of them. This game, according to people who've watched the leaked gameplay videos and credible sources, is high quality.
Before someone jumps on that last clause: No, I'm not saying that it is story wise and I never argued that it would be, because I don't know about the story until I play it. But the gameplay, graphics and general technical makeup is on a high level.

You quoted yourself.

And I believe he was saying that the leaks forced Sony's hands. They delayed the game indefinately due to the Covid crisis. They announced a release date because of the ever-expanding shitshow caused by this dumbfuck sequel.

 

[RudeRoasts]

I've never understood playing defense for multi-billion dollar international companies and their stooges. It's just like the Fallout 76 tards. No matter how much Bethesda pisses in their faces they keep buying. Microtransactions, 'mini dlcs', fucking subscription models.

If you want quality content, quit buying shitty content. Doesn't matter if you like the I.P. If the game is shit don't buy it. And if you play defense for companies with the resources and know how to make something great and choose not to for sociopolitical reasons, you're an exceptional individual.

1. That is an unrelated argument for obfuscation purposes.
2. I'm not defending Sony. I'm making a statement, in defense of my previous arguments which were mocked out of hand.

 

[Aurora]

1. That is an unrelated argument for obfuscation purposes.
2. I'm not defending Sony. I'm making a statement, in defense of my previous arguments which were mocked out of hand.

1. You are defending a multi-billion dollar international company because you love the I.P. That is painfully obvious.
2. You aren't being mocked out of hand. You're being mocked for being a retarded shill.

 

[RudeRoasts]

You quoted yourself.

And I believe he was saying that the leaks forced Sony's hands. They delayed the game indefinately due to the Covid crisis. They announced a release date because of the ever-expanding shitshow caused by this dumbfuck sequel.

I know I quoted myself.

If you read his post, he's stating that they were going to make significant story changes to the game, which was set to release in May. Henceforth, they delayed it in March, luckily having COVID-19 as a coverup. A narrative that has been pushed for pages on end of this thread, and one I argued against, to the tune of autistic and MAI ratings.

 

[Hangula Hungui]

When you reach for dead old memes to write your video game plot

 

[RudeRoasts]

1. You are defending a multi-billion dollar international company because you love the I.P. That is painfully obvious.
2. You aren't being mocked out of hand. You're being mocked for being a exceptional shill.

1. How so? What am I even defending?
2. How long have you been reading through this thread?

 

[Buddy Booth]

I know I quoted myself.

If you read his post, he's stating that they were going to make significant story changes to the game, which was set to release in May. Henceforth, they delayed it in March, luckily having COVID-19 as a coverup. A narrative that has been pushed for pages on end of this thread, and one I argued against, to the tune of autistic and MAI ratings.

I think those ratings were given simply because you're obnoxious.

 

[OmnipotentStupidity]

I know I quoted myself.

If you read his post, he's stating that they were going to make significant story changes to the game, which was set to release in May. Henceforth, they delayed it in March, luckily having COVID-19 as a coverup. A narrative that has been pushed for pages on end of this thread, and one I argued against, to the tune of autistic and MAI ratings.

N...
No he didn't.

Until significant changes were made. But now they cannot be made.

"Significant changes" =/= story changes. He's never once brought up the story being changed by ND the entire time he's been in this thread

What in the actual fuck are you talking about

EDIT: Everybody's rating you autistic and MatI on anything concerning this game because you're making shit up, over things that've happened in the last few seconds that we can easily check, and then blaming it on obfuscation and narrative promulgation and giant pablums of incorrect information.

EDIT 2: Rude's now currently going on a rating retaliation spree on everyone's posts, new and old, that disagree with him because he's fuckin' assmad.
Get outta here; get the fuck outta this thread you colossal dipshit.
EDIT 3: Aaaand there's the negrate Reddit-tier argument, was wondering when that was gonna show up.

 

[Pumpkin Girl IRL]

Bringing up Iron Man VR is a bit flat as that wasn't given mass refunds for a couple months delay.

Fucking DOOM was delayed for longer and didn't have nearly that kind of fuss to fall back on.

 

[RudeRoasts]

N...
No he didn't.

"Significant changes" =/= story changes. He's never once brought up the story being changed by ND the entire time he's been in this thread

What in the actual fuck are you talking about
EDIT: Everybody's rating you autistic and MatI on anything concerning this game because you're making shit up, over things that've happened in the last few seconds that we can easily check, and then blaming it on obfuscation.

Story, gameplay, models, anything.
Any significant changes (and give, we all know what he was talking about) were off the table.

And do not pretend like that isn't the narrative that's been promulgated in this thread.

I'm not making anything up, you revisionist. Everything I've said has been sourced, or I've stated it's my opinion. Fuck off with that.

A lot of you swallowed 4Chan leaks with no salt, you made up conspiracy theories.

Bringing up Iron Man VR is a bit flat as that wasn't given mass refunds for a couple months delay.

Fucking DOOM was delayed for longer and didn't have nearly that kind of fuss to fall back on.

Yes it WAS. And I'm making things up?

Sony Issuing The Last of Us 2, Marvel's Iron Man VR Pre-Order Refunds

Following indefinite delays

www.pushsquare.com

Edit: Keep on with the autism ratings for facts, guys. It's pretty great. Really solidifies your arguments.

Funny thing is that IMVR is actually the only one without a new release date, unless I missed it.

 

[Judge Holden]

Fucking DOOM was delayed for longer and didn't have nearly that kind of fuss to fall back on.

Tbh, if the new Doom had some random tranny come out of nowhere to beat doomguy to death halfway through the game and then just take over the story without any other characters commenting on it I would almost give it kudos for perfect absurdity

 

[Pumpkin Girl IRL]

Yes it WAS. And I'm making things up?

Sony Issuing The Last of Us 2, Marvel's Iron Man VR Pre-Order Refunds

Following indefinite delays

www.pushsquare.com

When did Iron Man's logistical issues suddenly dissapear and its release date get announced?

 

[HOMO FOR LIFE]

thank god I stopped playing the moment I found out Ellie was a lesbo.

 

[RudeRoasts]

When did Iron Man's logistical issues suddenly dissapear and its release date get announced?

What?

 

[Son of Sparda 84]

 

[Nobunaga]

Come home white men
Atleast our game kills its characters jn a blaze of glory instead of a pathetic whimper

 

[Pumpkin Girl IRL]

Tbh, if the new Doom had some random tranny come out of nowhere to beat doomguy to death halfway through the game and then just take over the story without any other characters commenting on it I would almost give it kudos for perfect absurdity

Doomguy being a tranny would be surprisingly progressive with his characterisation. Doesn't make it his identity, doesn't talk about it, and just gets on with his life having reached self acceptance.