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[Nightengale]

august thats kind of later than expected

It's the time that everyone expected.

If it was 3 months exclusivity, Popcap would had teased it coming to competitor platforms earlier.

If it was 12 months exclusivity, they wouldn't even talk about 'being first on Xbox', it would had been treated like a bona-fide exclusive and only get a stealth release very much later.

That means 6 months exclusivity was the rational assumption.

 

[TeddyBoy]

Is this 2 or 4 player split screen? If it's 2 it's the same as the Xbox One version, but 4 would be amazing.

Does the Xbox version of the game support LAN parties and/or allow the second player to go online together with the first player?

 

[Cornbread78]

I'm sure he was joking about the usual excuses devs make.

It was obviously a 6 month moneyhat for this game.

Sarcasm is hard to read sometimes, the "it's not a money-hat" defense force from all sides has been out very strong lately so it's hard to tell and you must tread lightly, lol.


BTW, I love this guy,

reminds me of this gif for some reason:

 

[jond76]

Great game! PS4 folk should definitely pick it up.

 

[Guymelef]

Nah exactly the 6 months microsoft paid to keep it off Playstation platforms.

He doesn't think so.

 

[Shanlei91]

I'm wondering if the split-screen will be the same on Xbox One, where it's limited to endless horde mode, or if it'll support taking a guest online for versus matches.

If the latter, and Xbox isn't updated to match it, I'll have to buy a PS4. My gf and I are way too bummed out having to take turns if we want to play Gardens and Graveyards.

And note. because I keep seeing hate for the microtransactions, they were added over a month after the game's launch. And the devs even boosted the amount of coins you can get from matches before they were introduced. As result, the game is easily enjoyable without ever paying. They only exist for the impatient.

Also it's kind of hilarious how kid friendly the game is. "Vanquished" characters still blink as they wait to respawn. Closest thing to actual murder in the game is when a Chomper swallows a zombie.

 

[esterk]

Will buy. This game is awesome and I've been waiting for the ps4 version.

 

[EL CUCO]

I love how in the video the guy says "since we announced the game, all everybody has been asking is, is it coming to Playstation?" lol

 

[statham]

How grindy is it without the micro transactions?

not at all. Game is a blast, hope you guys all pick it up.

Whenever I do decide to grab a PS4(Quantic Dreams game drops), I'll double dip.

 

[SephiZack]

Ah, gotcha.

Well, at least we know that split-screen wasn't exclusive.

Why would split-screen ever be exclusive?

 

[shanafan]

Should we believe the 1080p/60fps? The infamous Watch Dogs mistake only happened mere weeks ago.

But I would believe that resolution and framerate is more manageable in a title like this, than an open world title like Watch Dogs.

 

[Hasney]

I think the only thing it could lack is the dedicated servers of the XB1 version (because POWER OF CLOUD) unless Sony ponies up for them. Might not be horrible though if the net code/host migration is up to snuff.

 

[OdysseusVA]

BTW, I love this guy,

Best taunts in the game. His "Too Cool" taunt is amazing.

I think the only thing it could lack is the dedicated servers of the XB1 version (because POWER OF CLOUD) unless Sony ponies up for them. Might not be horrible though if the net code/host migration is up to snuff.

EA servers

 

[REV 09]

This is a great mp game. Ps4 owners should definitely buy it.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

Umm, OK, I'll take your word on that one...

PopCap Games:
PopCap Games is an American video game developer and publisher, based in Seattle, Washington, United States, and it is a subsidiary of Electronic Arts. It was founded in 2000 by John Vechey, Brian Fiete and Jason Kapalka, and, as of 2011, employs about 400 people

I believe he was being sarcastic

 

[Mike Double U]

This game is easily worth the $40. Buy it PS4 owners. It'll become your #1 game played this year.

How grindy is it without the micro transactions?

It's not at all, it's a waste of money. Unless they've adjusted the pricing. The minimum you could buy is about as much as you could earn in one game of Gardens and Graveyards.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Should we believe the 1080p/60fps? The infamous Watch Dogs mistake only happened mere weeks ago.

But I would believe that resolution and framerate is more manageable in a title like this, than an open world title like Watch Dogs.

This is coming from straight from the developer, and the US PSblog specifically mentions that it's native 1080p.

 

[Hasney]

EA servers

Is that what the XB1 version is using? Sweet. I thought they were using Azure.

 

[ColiBreh1]

I think the only thing it could lack is the dedicated servers of the XB1 version (because POWER OF CLOUD) unless Sony ponies up for them. Might not be horrible though if the net code/host migration is up to snuff.

What makes you think the game uses MS Azure servers to begin with? It probably uses EA servers.

 

[Vashetti]

Should we believe the 1080p/60fps? The infamous Watch Dogs mistake only happened mere weeks ago.

But I would believe that resolution and framerate is more manageable in a title like this, than an open world title like Watch Dogs.

It was already 900p on XB1, PS4 will run it at 1080p/60 with ease.

 

[NHale]

*Checks calendar*

XB1 version: "February 25th, 2014"
PS4 version: "August 19th, 2014"


Holy $hit, almost exactly 6 months to the date....

crazy how that works...

Wasn't the game delayed 1 week nearly launch date?

 

[ubersticky]

Wow, I've been hyped for this ever since it's release and now I saw

MEGATON! I'm such a huge (no pun intended) Fat Princess fan.

 

[Nightengale]

Is that what the XB1 version is using? Sweet. I thought they were using Azure.

The only 3rd-party game using Azure atm is Titanfall, as far as we know.

 

[ColiBreh1]

It's the time that everyone expected.

If it was 3 months exclusivity, Popcap would had teased it coming to competitor platforms earlier.

If it was 12 months exclusivity, they wouldn't even talk about 'being first on Xbox', it would had been treated like a bona-fide exclusive and only get a stealth release very much later.

That means 6 months exclusivity was the rational assumption.

Shouldn't we expect Peggle 2 to be released on PlayStation formats next month?

 

[Zalman]

Where does it say you get the PlayStation IP costumes if you preorder?

 

[Vashetti]

MEGATON! I'm such a huge (no pun intended) Fat Princess fan.

Fat Princess 2 for PS4 would be godly.

 

[Cornbread78]

Wasn't the game delayed 1 week nearly launch date?

yup, I updated the date already, it was originally the 18th, but they pushed it back to the 25th.

 

[Kagari]

I love how in the video the guy says "since we announced the game, all everybody has been asking is, is it coming to Playstation?" lol

A game like this never should have been timed exclusive in the first place. EA was all in with MS last year because they were riding high on those DRM policies before the public backlash.

 

[wapplew]

Wow, I've been hyped for this ever since it's release and now I saw



MEGATON! I'm such a huge (no pun intended) Fat Princess fan.

Where is my Fat Princess 2 Sony? Make it free to play cosmetic micro transaction, it could be a big console MOBA experience.

 

[NHale]

Ding Ding.

Game was initially announced to be released in February 18th.

EA has announced Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare has been delayed by a week.

The game was previously expected on Xbox 360 and Xbox One in North America on February 18 and in Europe on February 20, but will now arrive Stateside on February 25 and in Europe on February 27.

Just a coincidence guys.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Great game, hope people buy it

 

[Cornbread78]

A game like this never should have been timed exclusive in the first place. EA was all in with MS last year because they were riding high on those DRM policies before the public backlash.

"Unprecedented partnership"


How much money did that cost EA now in lost sales? Did MS pay enough to cover their loses? Interesting question that will never be answered.

 

[Vashetti]

Where does it say you get the PlayStation IP costumes if you preorder?

End of the video:

 

[Tsundere]

A game like this never should have been timed exclusive in the first place. EA was all in with MS last year because they were riding high on those DRM policies before the public backlash.

No big third party game should be exclusive, especially to the console that has half the installed base of its competitor.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

I have this for XBO. I love it and I'm not good at these types of games at all.

PS4 owners, definitely pick it up.

 

[Nono]

Will buy.

 

[Zalman]

End of the video:

Thanks! I will consider this.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Think I will double dip if my PS4 friends purchase

 

[Son of Zardoz]

Game is great, I didn't have the highest expectations going in and was pleasantly surprised. My son & I have had a blast with it (one of the few next gen games we can actually play together). Pick it up PS owners!

 

[Hurt and Scared]

I play countless hours of this on Xbox and have 90% of the characters unlocked.

I will double dip because all my friends are on ps4

 

[thedarknight87]

A game like this never should have been timed exclusive in the first place. EA was all in with MS last year because they were riding high on those DRM policies before the public backlash.

He doesn't think so.

The post quoted by Guymelef is comedy gold. If it takes a team of 400 ppl to optimize a Xbone game to 900p, no wonder we are seeing a bunch of 792p games.\s

Kagari's post is quite spot on, EA got in bed with MS for the DRM cash. This should shut up the morons who believe that games like TF and PvZ:GW wouldn't be made if MS didn't pay cash. That is just MS PR narrative to make them look like saints, while they basically started this retarded trend of paying for completed multi-plat games to make them timed exclusives. Games like TF and PvZ:GW do not even need EA to get made, these could have been easily funded by Kickstarter.

It is kind of disingenuous of them to tout the DLC as a benefit of the PS4 version, considering the fact it is already free for Xbone owners. Will not buy this game to send a clear message to EA that I will not put up with these kind of BS business practices.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Yikes those preorder packs are shit. It's like two games worth of coins.

 

[TGO]

PvZ 1080p@60fps on PS4? really? I think even the Wii U could run PvZ at that so it was kinda expected it be 1080p60fps on the Nextgen consoles lol

edit: Wait this is already on Xbox One?

 

[Lunzio]

Happy to see this

 

[manual4]

The post quoted by Guymelef is comedy gold. If it takes a team of 400 ppl to optimize a Xbone game to 900p, no wonder we are seeing a bunch of 792p games.\s

Kagari's post is quite spot on, EA got in bed with MS for the DRM cash. This should shut up the morons who believe that games like TF and PvZ:GW wouldn't be made if MS didn't pay cash. That is just MS PR narrative to make them look like saints, while they basically started this retarded trend of paying for completed multi-plat games to make them timed exclusives. Games like TF and PvZ:GW do not even need EA to get made, these could have been easily funded by Kickstarter.

It is kind of disingenuous of them to tout the DLC as a benefit of the PS4 version, considering the fact it is already free for Xbone owners. Will not buy this game to send a clear message to EA that I will not put up with these kind of BS business practices.

 

[SwiftDeath]

That's my birthday though....

Guess I'm obligated to buy the game now by law

 

[InFamousRaiden]

Why so late?

The game could have been a hit in early summer ( July ish)

 

[hawk2025]

Why so late?

The game could have been a hit in early summer ( July ish)

6 months.

 

[FairXchange]

Aw man, I have this for Xbox One and still play it. But damn it, I want to play it on 1080p now.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

PvZ 1080p@60fps on PS4? really? I think even the Wii U could run PvZ at that so it was kinda expected it be 1080p60fps on the Nextgen consoles lol

edit: Wait this is already on Xbox One?

Game was only 900p on XBone. This isn't a normal PVZ game. Much more graphically intense.