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[AltogetherAndrews]

Cover doesn't help.

Looks exactly like something you would expect based on what they have been saying about the game.

 

[D2M15]

Well, that's...a cover. Of a game. From this generation.

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

SSX: Modern Warfare 2

That's like that SSX Black Ops joke, but with Modern Warfare 2 instead of Black Ops. Sharp stuff!

 

[vatstep]

Where's the personality?

Well, the dude is wearing an orange jacket. That right there makes it more colorful than most games of this generation, at least.

 

[dallow_bg]

Looks exactly like something you would expect based on what they have been saying about the game.

Exactly.

 

[Neuromancer]

The only complaint I have about the guy on the cover (same guy from the trailer as far as I can tell) are the shoulder pads. Which seem totally unnecessary.

Everything else kind of looks awesome to me. The hood, the mask, the ice axes, and so on. I'm actually pretty excited about this game and I won't let GAF's pessimism and bad jokes bring me down.

 

[derder]

Why
Why
WHy
WHY
WHYYY
WHHHHHY
RRRWWWHAAAYYYYYYY

 

[Chamber]

Can't wait

 

[mjc]

I still don't understand where all this pessimism is coming from. Whatever.

 

[Fantastical]

The only complaint I have about the guy on the cover (same guy from the trailer as far as I can tell) are the shoulder pads. Which seem totally unnecessary.

Everything else kind of looks awesome to me. The hood, the mask, the ice axes, and so on. I'm actually pretty excited about this game and I won't let GAF's pessimism and bad jokes bring me down.

No. No. No. No. No.

 

[plufim]

Because this cover further reinforces the direction the teaser hinted the game was going.

SSX was all about colours and afros and stupid impossible tricks down completely impossible terrain. None of this was apparent in the teaser and now the cover.

 

[Neuromancer]

No. No. No. No. No.

What's wrong with ice axes?

You all of people should be used to game series being taken in wildly different and unpopular directions, anyway. :lol

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

No. No. No. No. No.

Yeah, ice axes so do not belong in a snowboarding game about conquering new terrain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4c2nAl0jew

 

[D2M15]

Credit where credit's due for an SSX cover that doesn't focus on character, the snowboard, or a mountain, though.

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

Because this cover further reinforces the direction the teaser hinted the game was going.

SSX was all about colours and afros and stupid impossible tricks down completely impossible terrain. None of this was apparent in the teaser and now the cover.

No, it wasn't. Once upon a time, perhaps, but that was then. Then came other stuff, and this is now.

Not that I believe that it will be ALL glacial/peak terrain and the look that comes with that, but I don't expect many oversized pinball machines here.

 

[Fantastical]

Yeah, ice axes so do not belong in a snowboarding game about conquering new terrain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4c2nAl0jew

Oh yeah, I forgot Eddie should have used ice picks in Tricky after he did the FUCKING WORM ON A SNOWBOARD.

 

[Brobzoid]

ice axes, wing suits, dude bros of the cod persuasion... I'm real excited for this.

It doesn't have to be over the top in the same way as the previous games, as long as it's ridiculous enough, and it seems it's going to be. Plus the graphical style might just net us some nice looking snow effects.

We can play Tricky/3 in HD when the PS2 emulator gets those running proper. It's not like those games had any drastic flaws that needed iterating upon. A new title that takes a new direction is A-OK by me.

 

[V_Ben]

Far as I can tell, the only thing separating that magazine cover from the SSX I know and love is a comically oversized afro and a visible face.

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

Oh yeah, I forgot Eddie should have used ice picks in Tricky after he did the FUCKING WORM ON A SNOWBOARD.

That's obviously not the game they are making. That one has already been made, this is a new game, with what is evidently a new take on things. Daring fellas, those EA dudes.

 

[Fantastical]

That's obviously not the game they are making. That one has already been made, this is a new game, with what is evidently a new take on things. Daring fellas, those EA dudes.

And I already commented that I don't like the direction this new development team has taken this game in.

I don't really understand what you're arguing. I should just accept it and not criticize it?

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

And I already commented that I don't like the direction this new development team has taken this game in.

I don't really understand what you're arguing. I should just accept it and not criticize it?

Nah, you should praise it.

 

[speedpop]

Let's face it, this happened because everyone hated Blur.

 

[Fantastical]

Nah, you should praise it.

Oh, so you're joking.
Hah.

Let's face it, this happened because everyone hated Blur.

I don't think even EA is that stupid.

 

[Brobzoid]

Also, ice axes are a potentially incredibly cool addition to a SSX game. We could end up with fucking Prince of Persia style wall-running with a snowboard or somesuch shit. Then bust out into a wingsuit glide through a mine field of falling pieces of ice or an avalanche or whatevs X-treme crazy ass MNT DEW shit snowboarders fantasize during their weed infused ski-hut after-parties these days.

Also pt 2: Even if this ends up being a straight-laced snowboarding game; so what? it's not like the market is flooded with those either. Whether it's Amped 4 or SSX 5, it's nice to have something new.

stay positive y'all.

 

[V_Ben]

Also, ice axes are a potentially incredibly cool addition to a SSX game. We could end up with fucking Prince of Persia style wall-running with a snowboard or somesuch shit. Then bust out into a wingsuit glide through a mine field of falling pieces of ice or an avalanche or whatevs X-treme crazy ass MNT DEW shit snowboarders fantasize during their weed infused ski-hut after-parties these days.

Oh, DAMN IT. That does sound kinda cool...

 

[Replicant]

Boring cover is likely a premonition of what's coming.

Not going to touch this with a 10-foot pole unless I hear some positive reviews from gamers themselves (as opposed to reviewers, who can and are likely to be bribed).

 

[speedpop]

I don't think even EA is that stupid.

Look into your heart, you know it's true.

 

[Chamber]

Let's face it, this happened because everyone hated Blur.

Don't forget about SSX On Tour. I know everyone else did.

 

[V_Ben]

Don't forget about SSX On Tour. I know everyone else did.

HEY. The PSP version of that was fun

 

[Fantastical]

HEY. The PSP version of that was fun

Was it? I don't expect it to be great, but I always though it would be great to have an SSX on the go.

 

[Brobzoid]

HEY. The PSP version of that was fun

oh fuck there is a psp version? Is it on PSN (for psp go purposes)?

 

[V_Ben]

It was a fun port of the PS2 version, with decent controls and a relatively stable frame rate. It was fun, and it isn't on the EU PSN (all I could check on my PSP. Sorry), because EA doesn't want my money :/

 

[Brobzoid]

yeah, I buy my stuff on the american psn since the eu store is a poop-fest. :/

 

[Neuromancer]

And I already commented that I don't like the direction this new development team has taken this game in.

I don't really understand what you're arguing. I should just accept it and not criticize it?

I think you should at least wait and see what the game actually is. Let's face it, when it comes to moment to moment gameplay none of us have any real idea of how it'll play out.

It was a fun port of the PS2 version, with decent controls and a relatively stable frame rate. It was fun, and it isn't on the EU PSN (all I could check on my PSP. Sorry), because EA doesn't want my money :/

Ooh I may have to try that someday.

 

[Fantastical]

I think you should at least wait and see what the game actually is. Let's face it, when it comes to moment to moment gameplay none of us have any real idea of how it'll play out.

True, but EA needs to release some goddamn footage of the game.

Spoiler

So my hate can be justified. :lol

 

[cuyahoga]

It was a fun port of the PS2 version, with decent controls and a relatively stable frame rate. It was fun, and it isn't on the EU PSN (all I could check on my PSP. Sorry), because EA doesn't want my money :/

Never played the console versions, but I can vouch that the PSP version of On Tour was really good. Heard it had a different developer than the other ones.

 

[Chittagong]

Can't wait

SSX: Among Thieves

 

[Neuromancer]

I may have to buy this copy of EGM off the newstand, which is unusual because usually I only buy it when I'm flying somewhere.

 

[big_z]

Because this cover further reinforces the direction the teaser hinted the game was going.

SSX was all about colours and afros and stupid impossible tricks down completely impossible terrain. None of this was apparent in the teaser and now the cover.

someone in the industry mentioned in a podcast recently that this SSX was designed around marketing in an attempt to boost sales and revive the franchise.
you might want a return of the festival vibe but the kiddies want COD on ice and thats what we're getting.

 

[AlphaTwo00]

someone in the industry mentioned in a podcast recently that this SSX was designed around marketing in an attempt to boost sales and revive the franchise.
you might want a return of the festival vibe but the kiddies want COD on ice and thats what we're getting.

I hope those people who decided have a good backup plan when no one buys.

 

[Aaron]

someone in the industry mentioned in a podcast recently that this SSX was designed around marketing in an attempt to boost sales and revive the franchise.
you might want a return of the festival vibe but the kiddies want COD on ice and thats what we're getting.

No. The kiddies want COD. This focus tested shit is certain doom.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

someone in the industry mentioned in a podcast recently that this SSX was designed around marketing in an attempt to boost sales and revive the franchise.
you might want a return of the festival vibe but the kiddies want COD on ice and thats what we're getting.

The kiddies can kick rocks. I want my festival atmosphere, and big personalities.

I can already tell they're going for this action movie atmosphere, probably accompanied by some wannabe Hans Zimmer-like soundtrack where "The COURSE IS YOUR ENEMY" and you must dodge certain death by using ICE PICKS to climbs to new areas of the mountain, and feud with a NEW PEAK!

I'm mad.

 

[Chamber]

I'm just going to hold out hope that the guy in the trailer is secretly Mac Fraser.

 

[soultron]

God you guys are so negative. Wait for previews before you shit on this one.

I'm hyped. There aren't a tonne of decent snowboarding games out there these days (last one I played was Amped3) so this is very much welcome. If the look is well-executed and not too overbearing, I'll be quite pleased.

If I want the old SSX, I'll go back and play those games. They're still around and are dirt cheap.

 

[Spotless Mind]

Can't wait

Call it something else godammit. I want a REAL SSX game.

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

Call it something else godammit. I want a REAL SSX game.

Seems like this is the real SSX these days. Go EA for having the balls to try new things.

 

[AstroLad]

Seems like this is the real SSX these days. Go EA for having the balls to try new things.

yeah three cheers for ea for this groundbreaking new style. truly ballsy. that video and cover just scream creative bravery

 

[Shambles]

No. The kiddies want COD. This focus tested shit is certain doom.

Agreed. A developer that has no idea what they want is usually a recipee for failure.

 

[Hypno Funk]

FYI: I have both the PSP and PS2 version of SSX On Tour.

The PSP version is better, mainly due to the fact that it contains all three of the all peak races featured in SSX3.

 

[krypt0nian]

EGM cover hypes me even more.