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[Glorious Ownage]

He actually said in the interview that there will be free roam mp without any rules, quests or goals.
ekim probably misunderstood.

I hope so! Every open world game inspired by GTA needs free roam multiplayer! Too much fun to screw around with friends

 

[TheSinkingKnight]

Why do I not see "crouch" on that Watch Dogs button layout?

 

[cackhyena]

I'mma guess cuz there isn't crouch.

 

[TheSinkingKnight]

I could have sworn that I saw Aiden crouching at times, not in cover. Ehh, I guess not.

 

[RoboPlato]

Ugh, L3 for reloading. That's going to be annoying as hell.

 

[base shagohod]

Ugh, L3 for reloading. That's going to be annoying as hell.

whatdafuq

 

[KORNdoggy]

Do the cars have any sort of damage modelling? Outside of fully exploding or a few bullet holes, they don't seem to show any damage.

 

[BigTnaples]

Do the cars have any sort of damage modelling? Outside of fully exploding or a few bullet holes, they don't seem to show any damage.

Of course they do. Haven't you seen the E3 2012 demo?

 

[DrBo42]

Of course they do. Haven't you seen the E3 2012 demo?

Damn.

 

[R_Deckard]

In lighter news I see that bladders finally got caught in the watchdog cross-fire!!!!

Where ever he is, I am sure he is hating and raging! And fighting the good fight one downgrade at a time!

Spoiler

But still going to buy the game!! I nearly p*ssed myself

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Been avoiding videos of the recent stuff since I kinda stopped being interested in the game, but watched Angry Joe's interview... now I'm interested in the game again, maybe just because of the world invading. Maybe this could be what GTA O could have without the horrible side of f2p features/walls/grinds.

 

[Amon-Lau]

My missus saw that & said 'Nice jacket, how much?' Then I showed her the AssCreed bags for $499.99.

Lol, it's price is triple that! 2000$ for one, talk about crazy prices... x.x

 

[Hollow]

Of course they do. Haven't you seen the E3 2012 demo?

After recently re-watching that footage, the damage modelling was pretty bare-bones then as well.

Other than some dented metal and broken windshields there wasn't any real damage in that traffic pile-up.

 

[Ryoohki360]

From the Youtube video you can see it's not always 30fps.. and it's upscaled a little i'd say 900p. Even gamersyde said that was 'hovering' at around 30 Fps.. so hover is an avg. There's always the factor that the game roots are still 32bits, old gen console so..

 

[chickdigger802]

You know.

What's with the fake camaro that aiden drives every trailer?

Someone there really likes that car.

 

[Betta Lines]

From the Youtube video you can see it's not always 30fps.. and it's upscaled a little i'd say 900p. Even gamersyde said that was 'hovering' at around 30 Fps.. so hover is an avg. There's always the factor that the game roots are still 32bits, old gen console so..

32-bits? A Sega Saturn would melt running this yo

 

[Blimblim]

From the Youtube video you can see it's not always 30fps.. and it's upscaled a little i'd say 900p. Even gamersyde said that was 'hovering' at around 30 Fps.. so hover is an avg. There's always the factor that the game roots are still 32bits, old gen console so..

While the version I played wasn't perfectly locked to 30 fps, I feel the footage Ubisoft sent us shows more noticeable framedrops than what I saw during the preview event. Might be an artifact of the decimation process used to convert the captured video from 60 fps (which is why the console is outputting no matter the actual game framerate) to a 30 fps quicktime file.

 

[kriskrosbbk]

While the version I played wasn't perfectly locked to 30 fps, I feel the footage Ubisoft sent us shows more noticeable framedrops than what I saw during the preview event. Might be an artifact of the decimation process used to convert the captured video from 60 fps (which is why the console is outputting no matter the actual game framerate) to a 30 fps quicktime file.

Those few seconds of off-screen footage look really smooth even though a lot is going on on the screen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkw39b0N_zY&list=UUsgv2QHkT2ljEixyulzOnUQ#t=697

This is form the French event, right Blim?

 

[Blimblim]

This is form the French event, right Blim?

Nope, different event completely. I doubt Ubi would send US journos to a preview event in France

 

[JaseC]

Why do I not see "crouch" on that Watch Dogs button layout?

Because this is practically AssCreed Chicago?

 

[nelsonroyale]

Nope, different event completely. I doubt Ubi would send US journos to a preview event in France

Did the game look 1080p? Was the IQ pretty good when you played it?

 

[Blimblim]

Did the game look 1080p? Was the IQ pretty good when you played it?

It's difficult to make sure of the resolution when it's on a screen you never used before, but the IQ was quite good, just some slight aliasing.

 

[nelsonroyale]

It's difficult to make sure of the resolution when it's on a screen you never used before, but the IQ was quite good, just some slight aliasing.

Thanks a lot man. It would be very strange if this game didn't hit 1080.

 

[Finalow]

wow the multiplayer, so original, how did they get such a clever idea.

"you're being invaded"

right, now they're just missing the "you died" screen.

 

[viveks86]

Found these cool comparison shots

http://www.gamepur.com/news/14398-watch-dogs-vs-google-map-chicago-city-comparison-screen-almost-identical-am.html

 

[cripterion]

Found these cool comparison shots

http://www.gamepur.com/news/14398-watch-dogs-vs-google-map-chicago-city-comparison-screen-almost-identical-am.html

Nice. Looks great imo.

 

[Vladmiris]

Found these cool comparison shots

http://www.gamepur.com/news/14398-watch-dogs-vs-google-map-chicago-city-comparison-screen-almost-identical-am.html

Could you post some? At work so that link does not work.

 

[viveks86]

Could you post some? At work so that link does not work.

Oh those are the only 2 comparisons on the link

You don't see those either?

Rehosted:

 

[Vladmiris]

Gah, sorry. I can't even see the pics in the original post. Sorry again!

Thanks! Looks awesome!

 

[bigboss370]

Found these cool comparison shots

http://www.gamepur.com/news/14398-watch-dogs-vs-google-map-chicago-city-comparison-screen-almost-identical-am.html

i want to jump off those.

Spoiler

in-game, not in real life viveks! >_<

 

[sunnz]

Pre ordered from GMG for £32

Then realised I could get it from G2A for £19.
Hoping GMG refund and cancel my pre order quickly, kinda wish they did what GAME and amazon do ( charge you when it's released)

 

[viveks86]

I just want to spy on naked people.

i want to jump off those.

You need help

 

[kriskrosbbk]

Did not find it posted.Some multiplayer details regarding the four modes we will have:

Intrusion

&#8220;Belanger describes this as a &#8216;techno high-and-seek where you need to steal data from your opponent and get away. He can actually stop you if he finds you with the profiler.&#8217;&#8221;

Decryption

&#8220;Those who want a highly competitive team-based throwdown will find it with this four-against-four PvP mode. It&#8217;s fast, it&#8217;s intense, and it&#8217;s fully integrated into the open-world Chicago.&#8221;

Tailing

&#8220;If you enter someone&#8217;s game, you can follow and observe him. The goal is to gain valuable information before escaping. As Belanger explains, both the tailing and intrusion gameplay are built to &#8216;create a neutral-positive dynamic between two players that&#8217;s in the universe of Watch Dogs. If someone comes into your game just to kill you, it&#8217;s not fun.&#8217;&#8221;

Racing

&#8220;As straightforward as it sounds. Players can use different cars and race on different tracks, all set within the game&#8217;s world.&#8221;

http://mp1st.com/2014/04/25/ubisoft...atch-dogs-multiplayer-new-guide/#.U1vJdfmSxG0

 

[Lashley]

Pre ordered from GMG for £32

Then realised I could get it from G2A for £19.
Hoping GMG refund and cancel my pre order quickly, kinda wish they did what GAME and amazon do ( charge you when it's released)

On PC?

 

[DOWN]

Funny how they hid all the button prompts in the multiplayer footage to make platform uncertain, but then the tip that pops up on the second player's footage clearly shows "Press O" and then a D-pad, which let us all know it is PS4.

Looks enjoyable, just not stunningly pretty.

I love that multiplayer is not distinct from single-player, so you are always Aiden and it is just like invading someone else's game through hacking when you want multiplayer.

 

[Fuu]

Funny how they hid all the button prompts in the multiplayer footage to make platform uncertain, but then the tip that pops up on the second player's footage clearly shows "Press O" and then a D-pad, which let us all know it is PS4.

Looks enjoyable, just not stunningly pretty.

I love that multiplayer is not distinct from single-player, so you are always Aiden and it is just like invading someone else's game through hacking when you want multiplayer.

Me too. If multi was a completely separate mode I probably wouldn't even touch it, but all the details so far got me interested in the multiplayer aspects.

 

[sunnz]

On PC?

Yes PC.

 

[jwtsonga]

hi gaffers, please help!
Should I get this game for ps3 or pc?? I have a feeling my 4 year old laptop will really struggle to even open the game so I am leaning towards the ps3 version.

Specs:
core i3 330M
ATI Mobility HD 5650
only 4GB RAM :-(

 

[dolabla]

Any word if they're gonna have radio stations and what type of radio stations? If so, I hope there's a classic rock station.

 

[Trace]

hi gaffers, please help!
Should I get this game for ps3 or pc?? I have a feeling my 4 year old laptop will really struggle to even open the game so I am leaning towards the ps3 version.

Specs:
core i3 330M
ATI Mobility HD 5650
only 4GB RAM :-(

Neither is ideal, but I'd say ps3 version.

 

[Zoned]

hi gaffers, please help!
Should I get this game for ps3 or pc?? I have a feeling my 4 year old laptop will really struggle to even open the game so I am leaning towards the ps3 version.

Specs:
core i3 330M
ATI Mobility HD 5650
only 4GB RAM :-(

PS3.

 

[jwtsonga]

Thanks for your help. I'll get the ps3 version. Then in a year or so I will do the $10 upgrade deal, when I have a ps4 console!!

 

[Tagg9]

Thanks for your help. I'll get the ps3 version. Then in a year or so I will do the $10 upgrade deal, when I have a ps4 console!!

I don't believe they're doing the upgrade thing for Watch_Dogs. It only made sense for games last fall because the next-gen consoles weren't out when the games were released.

 

[Zoned]

I don't believe they're doing the upgrade thing for Watch_Dogs. It only made sense for games last fall because the next-gen consoles weren't out when the games were released.

Yes, but in a year I'm pretty sure you'll be able to get this for less than 20 bucks. Sell PS3 copy for another 10 bucks and you can get a decent deal.

 

[JaseC]

Pre ordered from GMG for £32

Then realised I could get it from G2A for £19.
Hoping GMG refund and cancel my pre order quickly, kinda wish they did what GAME and amazon do ( charge you when it's released)

Be aware that G2A deals in resold retail keys as opposed to receiving keys from publishers directly. What this means is that there's nothing preventing the seller from later screwing you over by submitting a duplicate key support ticket and having the game revoked from your account; you're left without recourse because G2A isn't officially affiliated with Ubisoft.

 

[Ellite25]

I'm not going to be tricked into buying this game. AC and GTA games get boring as fuck to me with their open worlds yet I still but them. I won't be fooled again!

 

[Trace]

I'm not going to be tricked into buying this game. AC and GTA games get boring as fuck to me with their open worlds yet I still but them. I won't be fooled again!

If you don't like open world games, don't buy open world games?

 

[bombshell]

Ugh, L3 for reloading. That's going to be annoying as hell.

It says "Control Scheme: Default", so there'll be at least 1 other control scheme you can select.

 

[Vinterbird]

I'm not going to be tricked into buying this game. AC and GTA games get boring as fuck to me with their open worlds yet I still but them. I won't be fooled again!

If you stick to the main narrative then both games are good fun.

 

[fasTRapid]

Any word if they're gonna have radio stations and what type of radio stations? If so, I hope there's a classic rock station.

There'll be a 'Spotify' app on your ingame phone, so you'll be able to listen to music on foot. No word on the available songs yet, though.