True! I think I'd be alright with that. And not worried about these pieces unbalancing the game too much right now or potential micro transactions until we get more info.I trust NR to know what they're doing here.
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Injustice 2 (PS4/XB1) announced, has (microtransaction?) gameplay changing lootcrates
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True! I think I'd be alright with that. And not worried about these pieces unbalancing the game too much right now or potential micro transactions until we get more info.I trust NR to know what they're doing here.
Scrub Mcgrubb
Member
right... so while there's loot boxes, pay to win mechanics, and whatever other rotten surprises they have in this game... he'll be on E3 livestreams demoing it next week like it's going to be the greatest fighting game of all time.
... because he IS that type of person...
It was playable anyway. The motions weren't broken or worked randomly. Worked as intended. The cart racing game was the one that got the most benefit since it played like Mario Kart.
The game was also compatible with the other controllers and had an extra character too.
Armageddon was far from a polished game in general, but the Wii version at least had some effort put into it.
I havent followed your entire conversation on that topic, but what exactly is the problem?
That Ed is doing his job, selling his product?
No, not personally. I was ready to decide if their proposition was worth my money and time, just like I do with every other game released on PC. Instead of opting for improving their game, WB seems to have decided that we PC players shouldn't even have that option.
Hopefully they decide to release it on PC some time later, after they have made their big bucks on console...
That's what I don't get.
Miyamoto, Kojima, Ono, Iga, Schafer....they and more appeared and appear in videos selling their games, despite problems and stuff others may not be fans of.
Might as well not buy any game...ever. Because even indies has to sell the games by talking and posting videos of them while overselling aspects that may or not be bad.
All right lads, the bookies are now officially open. Now officially taking bets regarding the new threat that will put Earth's existence at risk:
Darkseid (3/1)
The Crime Syndicate (10/1)
Vandal Savage (25/1)
Etrigan (100/1)
Braniac (150/1)
Arm-Fall-Off-Boy gone rogue. (500/1)
Place ya bets, folks!
Probably Darkseid but I'd love the Crime Syndicate. Braniac is also a good bet but I'm still going with Darkseid.
TheSlySoul
Member
Yeah, I do not see the issue. Ed Boon still works for WB so if WB wants MTs in the game, Ed has to put them in and make them seem attractive.
Not gonna fault the guy for not standing up to publishers.
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
I'll go with Joker disguised as Darkseid.
This isn't an Arkham game.
CalamityPixel
Member
I'll go with Joker disguised as all of them.
What are the odds on Danny The Street going rogue?
Jesse Eisenburg's Lex Luthor.
dapperbandit
Banned
Atroticus is in? Nice!
Gives me hope that we'll get a nice roster so I can play as guys like Captain Boomerang.
Not sure how to feel about the armour stuff... I get this feeling like it could either keep the game feeling fresh months after release or lead to horrid balance issues.
Gives me hope that we'll get a nice roster so I can play as guys like Captain Boomerang.
Not sure how to feel about the armour stuff... I get this feeling like it could either keep the game feeling fresh months after release or lead to horrid balance issues.
TransTrender
Gold Member
Guess it's too late to request a statement that expresses stronger dislike than "Not very excited, admittedly."
The idea of "...but your fight strategy and your personal approach to every match..." in a fighting game seems like it will make me entirely lose my shit. Fighting games can be tough with evolving strategies and counters but this seems like it will make this exponentially more difficult and likely lead to abuse/overpowered configurations.
The idea of "...but your fight strategy and your personal approach to every match..." in a fighting game seems like it will make me entirely lose my shit. Fighting games can be tough with evolving strategies and counters but this seems like it will make this exponentially more difficult and likely lead to abuse/overpowered configurations.
So it takes place on alternate Earth? Where Green Arrow is dead? edit: and Joker.
If it's anything like their Batman: Arkham Knight or MKX ports, I'd rather have no port than that shit.
"A good competitive future" is a perk but not something that makes or breaks a fighting game, at least as far as content and/or sales go.
Like MKX has sold more than SF4 has sold for most of its time and has fewer participants than Guilty Gear at EVO (which is a very very niche game in comparison).
Injustice has been a what-if story from the very beginning.
PhantomZone
Member
Might come out when the console versions get the inevitable "GOLD" version with all DLC included, just like the first game came out on pc.
Or WB are just sick of pc and will never release another game on the computer....
5/1.
Incidentally, oh my god...the Wikipedia summary for this character is absolutely amazing.
We need Idris Elba to play this character in the DC Cinematic Universe.
Schweinehund
Member
Superboy Prime shows up and snaps Regime Superman's neck, while everyone else collectively shits their pants.
Hope they keep Green Arrow, MMH & Shazam in.
Ragnorok64
Member
Well I can't tell if it's my overall disdain for Netherrealm's art direction at work or not, but I don't really like anything I see here.
Your argument was that it's suspect that with millions they couldn't have good netcode, my counter argument was that a franchise with more clout and even more millions put into it still has bad netcode so money isn't the end all to having good netcode, your counter was "mental gymnastics". When did I ever say it's okay? Once?
Scrub Mcgrubb
Member
The problem is their business practices regarding micro-transactions is steadily getting worse with each new game- this one in particular now has ones that can affect gameplay balance.
There are those who believe that Ed Boon cares about the FGC crowd and couldn't possibly put out a game that's going to do that audience wrong. I'm simply saying don't believe a word he says in interviews... because he'll just straight up lie about the game to sell it.
One issue with the first game I had was the lack of memorable music. I mean, this is literally the only song I'd consider in this game to be great.
CountAntonius
Member
Nobody seems to learn that the only loot boxed people tolerate and cosmetic only.
That wasn't part of your argument with me, that much I agree with. From MKX with the easy fatality token and krypt unlock it's clear that they are willing to do it.
The microtransaction is a problem you make yourself, i'm pretty sure nobody's holding a gun to your head telling you to spend money on a shiny lootbox. Don't want it? Don't buy it! This isn't the first game that has this stuff, just ignore it.
And we dont know how exactly all of this is going to work. What if there's a RPG Mode that allows you to use the upgrades and a Pro MLG Mode without all that stuff? We should wait with all the hate and rage, nobody knows what's going on with this stuff yet.
That's marketing. Part of Videogames since forever, everything is awesome and nothing ever sucks.
While I don't think he's especially any better or worse than most other studio execs, his team has a history of generally delivering on what their audience wants.
However, I will admit that I inexplicably forgot that WB is the one calling the shots here, so in retrospect such concerns that things may turn egregious aren't that far-fetched at all.
Oh ed boon because a shooter does it like destiny or borderlands to me that suits the persona for the most part if it is RPG like but for a fighting game? No it is dumb decision when i think of it.
oh no. I've never been so excited and had the air taken out of my balloon so fast. I have enough games where I have to grind loot, don't need it in a fighting game =/
When i play fighting games i just play to fight not do what ed boon is thinking it really messes everything up in the wrong way for me as a casual in fighting games i do not want this to be honest. Yeah skins and such can be cool sure but overall having more influence on the gameplay is a dumb idea.
CloudyTuba
Member
How excited are you about gameplay changing loot crates (maybe w/ microtransactions)?
-Not very excited, admittedly
-Ambivalent
-OH HELLS YES!
-Is there a way we can add this to every multiplayer game?
-Thor 2: The Dark World
I'm typically okay with microtransactions, sometimes even some gameplay modifying ones, as long as they are not in place of what should be existing content. If the game feels complete and the loot feels like bonuses or simple fast-tracking, I can live without bonuses and I can put in my time.
But if I feel like I'm missing what should be included features then I'm upset.
I feel the same way about microtransaction supported 'free' DLC. If that's how you're funding your DLC, great. I like it. If that's how you're completing your clearly unfinished product, fuck off.
-Not very excited, admittedly
-Ambivalent
-OH HELLS YES!
-Is there a way we can add this to every multiplayer game?
-Thor 2: The Dark World
I'm typically okay with microtransactions, sometimes even some gameplay modifying ones, as long as they are not in place of what should be existing content. If the game feels complete and the loot feels like bonuses or simple fast-tracking, I can live without bonuses and I can put in my time.
But if I feel like I'm missing what should be included features then I'm upset.
I feel the same way about microtransaction supported 'free' DLC. If that's how you're funding your DLC, great. I like it. If that's how you're completing your clearly unfinished product, fuck off.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Yeah, I think that's kind of weird for established characters. I think I'll only use it if their defaults are really bad.
Yeah, I would prefer simple, cohesive default designs across the cast and interesting alts from movies and comics, not stuff like those old horrible Batman figure variants:
Used to drive me crazy when I was younger and just wanted a basic, nice looking Batman figure, and just these were littering the shelves.
Vaughngief
Member
I voted Captain Cold, I'm sorry dude.
Mr. Pointy
Member
I suspect there will be at least two in-game currencies.
One that you get for playing normally, and one you have to spend money on to unlock stuff faster.
I also suspect that skins like TV Supergirl or Movie Aquaman will straight up cost money and can't be customised much or at all.
One that you get for playing normally, and one you have to spend money on to unlock stuff faster.
I also suspect that skins like TV Supergirl or Movie Aquaman will straight up cost money and can't be customised much or at all.
ivanthebearable
Member
At a glance, the customizable character thing just kinda makes me think of gems in SF x Tekken. That's not a good thing.
What did he mean by this?
Member
Yeah, I would prefer simple, cohesive default designs across the cast and interesting alts from movies and comics, not stuff like those old horrible Batman figure variants:
Used to drive me crazy when I was younger and just wanted a basic, nice looking Batman figure, and just these were littering the shelves.
Now that you mention it, it is pretty much Make-Your-Own-Toy mode
http://www.battlegrip.com/ten-awesome-kenner-batman-action-figures-of-the-nineties/
http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-16-most-impractical-and-ridiculous-batman-action-fi-1732339854
...with the same overdesigned messes, except this passes them off as cool and edgy lol