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The Last of Us Part II Review Embargo lifts June 12th, 12:01 AM Pacific Standard Time (NO SPOILERS PLS)
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II_JumPeR_I
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It will be praised into oblivion anyway even if it sucks...
Reviews have become such a joke these days
Reviews have become such a joke these days
turtlepowa
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90+ for sure, nobody wants to piss off sjw or feminists.
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The Cockatrice
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Well yes because journalists have the same mentality as Neil and those that don't won't care about the woke/politics bullshit and will simply enjoy the game for what it is. I'm prolly in the latter but will see. Excited to see some thoughts on it.
DForce
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Nitty_Grimes
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11 out of 10 scores incoming.
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Strategize
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Ah yes, the "We know our game is fucking fire, so we wanna let people know it's fire as soon as possible" embargo date. Ya love to see it.
THEAP99
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What about June 1st first impressions? is that usual or what? what can we expect from that? a pre-review?
Strategize
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Usually they do first impressions a month early at preview events.
THEAP99
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Yeah but we already had previews for this game and hands on impressions back in September
Werewolf Jones
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Can't trust reviewers good or bad.
THEAP99
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It's all pre-damage control LOL."This game is going to review well because it's a Sony exclusive"
"This is going to get a 10 out of 10 because of all the woke journalist."
There's really people on this earth who think like this.
Let's face it, a lot of these outraged gamers are going to be losing credibility when the reviews drop and they're totally afraid of that happening.
Because they think they had any to begin with
Strategize
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Yeah I do feel like we're going a little overboard with the marketing now. All they need is the reviews really. It reminds of RDR2's marketing, almost nothing a few weeks before launch, then Rockstar pushed the overdrive button.
THEAP99
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It's fine though. But i will say i only see that Greek Gamer website talking about first impressions for June 1st. Don't see any other outlets saying that.
Anyways, they know this game is going to be a hit!
Screamer-RSA
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This game's review cycle is going to be a shit show and glorious at the same time.
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Knitted Knight
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Can't wait. Also heard we getting a gameplay demo on Wednesday.
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Deleted member 775630
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Easily +90
Hobbygaming
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LOL it's going to be a masterpiece and I can't wait. There's a lot of crow that's going to be served with this game
THEAP99
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yes there will be 8 minutes of new footage. the rest is.. i don't know? it's a gameplay deep dive
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THEAP99
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That's a lock.
Shmunter
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Gameplay? MS, take note
Hobbygaming
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Lol I see the excuses are coming in already, just like I thought they would
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DForce
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It's dumb because it puts them in a no win situation. In their eyes, the game has to score badly for it to be "right".
Ogbert
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"This game is going to review well because it's a Sony exclusive"
"This is going to get a 10 out of 10 because of all the woke journalist."
There's really people on this earth who think like this.
I'm more surprised that there are people who think otherwise.
To be honest, reviews for Naughty Dog, Rockstar and Mario/Zelda are all pointless. We all know they're going to get tens. These games are the foundation of the industry - of course journalists will praise the games.
Plus, they'll rush around to protect it due to the leak.
Hostile_18
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Looking at those intros I'm shocked how some professional game reviews have their picture set up... no where near reference/intended.
Glad the reviews will be out early. Shows they have confidence and can balance some of the negative press of the leaks that most fans can't debate back about because we don't want to know spoilers.
Glad the reviews will be out early. Shows they have confidence and can balance some of the negative press of the leaks that most fans can't debate back about because we don't want to know spoilers.
Geki-D
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Same footage we've seen from the trailers and other gameplay demos besides whatever interviews they have.
Back when UC3 came out, people complained because ND showed nearly everything before hand in gameplay & trailers. I mean practically every set piece and location bar 1 or 2 from the game was shown officially before it even came out. So for TLOU, UC4 & this they've taken the approach to show as little as possible. That's why the "Inside" videos nearly only show old footage and we shouldn't be surprised we're only getting 8mins of new content during a whole 20min dedicated show.
"Go in blind" is pretty much ND's mantra, at this point.
Strategize
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Translation:
Troy Baker was right (regarding the leaks): You might think you know. But you don't. Even with spoils.
Troy Baker was right (regarding the leaks): You might think you know. But you don't. Even with spoils.
turtlepowa
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I would rather call it sense of reality. So many people are hating what Druckman did, but journalists won`t dare to critizise it because of It's topics. The shitsorm would be epic.
Hobbygaming
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Or maybe there's a vocal minority and the game is everything we've come to expect from the industry's best
turtlepowa
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Sorry, it's not a Nintendo gamefrom the industry's best
DForce
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Every Sony game doesn't score 90+
Uncharted Lost Legacy should be the so called "SJW" video game and it scored lower than UC4. If it reviews well and you see many YouTubers are giving it high praise, then there should be no excuses.
People who are the ones saying it will score high because of these reasons are the ones who think it's not a good game and it's overhyped.
THEAP99
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I saw this. Definitely not referring to the footage being fake of course, but rather a lot of talk and perceptions surrounding it. as expected.
man, this is gonna be good!! Really interested in the first impressions on June 1st!
Hobbygaming
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I love Nintendo though Mercenary09
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Is anyone here reviewing it? I've been trying to reach Sony about it for our site but no luck.
Vroadstar
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*Checks post history*
No wonder.
I assure you, if TLOU2 even falls below 90% or you see 1 or 2 bad reviews, you will hear from the same group pointing out those reviews as it's the only one that matters.
Ps4 exlcusive game
Good review "nah they are woke shit", "reviews are a joke".
Bad review "Yay, I knew it"
The Shepard
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Does anyone know what's going on with the multiplayer? I know it's coming after but is it part of the package with the single player, as in you get it free or is it a separate purchase, this will decide if I go disk or digital see.
Strategize
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The MP will probably be it's own separate game.
Knitted Knight
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When you're at the top, consistently at the top, lauded as the best, the current champ if you will, and you happen to be exclusive to a subset following you'll undoubtedly have A LOT of detractors, whose motivations are many. Those detractors will try to take you down a peg relentlessly from all angles possible, with imagination being the limit.
Naught Dog leadership should be used it by now.
It's all up in the air and it sucks. My fear is that they cancel it and gives us the finger. Ideally it would be free for those that purchased TLOU2 on PS5, or at least throw in a discount for TLOU2 owners if the expansion size and scope merits $$.
Naught Dog leadership should be used it by now.
It's all up in the air and it sucks. My fear is that they cancel it and gives us the finger. Ideally it would be free for those that purchased TLOU2 on PS5, or at least throw in a discount for TLOU2 owners if the expansion size and scope merits $$.
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Geki-D
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I bet you One Angry Gamer's opinion on the game suddenly gets linked a lot in review threads.
Jon Neu
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Preemptive damage control. Nice.
Don’t worry, I’m sure the game is going to be amazing.
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Steve.1981
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Easiest 90+ metacritic score in gaming history. I will be genuinely shocked if it doesn't get 10s across the board from mainstream reviewers. They are nothing more than hype merchants for this type of game. Look at them, starting it already.
"I have the game you guys! I HAVE IT!! READ MY REVIEWYOUGUYYYYSSS!!!!"
Sure, there are absolute clowns on YouTube who are equally guaranteed to drum up negativity. I'll be shocked if they don't do their thing. They are nothing more than drama merchants. But that doesn't make the mainstream media any less of a joke.
Is there someone, anyone, with a even hint of integrity who will analyse a piece of work with a professionally critical eye & evaluate it in an honest way. I used to enjoy Edge, but even they're slipping these days.
Maybe the game is fantastic, as good as part 1. That would actually be great, for me, because I Ioved part 1 so much. But there's no chance I'm looking to either review scores or YouTubers for an honest analysis. There's really nowhere to go these days outside of your own personal opinion & that's pretty sad.
"I have the game you guys! I HAVE IT!! READ MY REVIEWYOUGUYYYYSSS!!!!"
Sure, there are absolute clowns on YouTube who are equally guaranteed to drum up negativity. I'll be shocked if they don't do their thing. They are nothing more than drama merchants. But that doesn't make the mainstream media any less of a joke.
Is there someone, anyone, with a even hint of integrity who will analyse a piece of work with a professionally critical eye & evaluate it in an honest way. I used to enjoy Edge, but even they're slipping these days.
Maybe the game is fantastic, as good as part 1. That would actually be great, for me, because I Ioved part 1 so much. But there's no chance I'm looking to either review scores or YouTubers for an honest analysis. There's really nowhere to go these days outside of your own personal opinion & that's pretty sad.
Knitted Knight
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That's why if you have an interest in the game you should play the game. Obviously depending on whether that interest is strong, mild, or small you decide when to "consume it", whether at launch, on a discount, or gamefly renting it.
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