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14 Minutes of The Medium Gameplay
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Fredrik
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Lol I could’ve posted this gif as a reply to what body types gaming is missing - jiggle bootyShame on you.
Jelly all the way
Start doing the research asap Team Ninja! 
Ass of Can Whooping
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They don't need to announce it. It's another "console launch exclusive" that will end up getting a port like always
It'll get announced a few months down the line just like they did with Blair Witch
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Fredrik
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Just going by history, we’ve been through so many scenarios like this, if it’s definitely an exclusive they say so, then they aren’t talking about having no plans right now etcGotcha, well you all let us know how that works out when ever it releases.
Vasto
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Ass of Can Whooping
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So like he said its guessing and hoping.
I mean i'll try it on PC gamepass so if i'm wrong whatever
But just look at the history of these types of launch exclusive deals and how may end up on PlayStation
Vasto
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Captain Toad
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This is from the developers them selves, not some blog sites. Its not 1st party so of course it could always come later but right now its not a timed exclusive. Blooper Team is one of the studios rumored to be getting aquired by Microsoft along with Asobo.
Why did you decide to make The Medium an Xbox Series console exclusive at launch? Can you divulge the length of the exclusivity window period and once that's finished, do you have plans for other platforms?
It was an outcome from our relationship with Microsoft, the hardware we needed to bring our vision to life, and also how our development process aligned with Microsoft's plans for its new generation of consoles. The bottom line is that we’re really excited to be launching The Medium as one of the first Xbox Series X|S titles.
The Medium Interview - Bloober Team on Exclusivity, Ray Tracing Support
We've interviewed Bloober Team to pry out some additional tidbits on The Medium, the upcoming psychological horror game due later this month.wccftech.com
This exact thing just happened with their last game, Blair Witch. That came out for PS4 the day their paid timed-exclusivity deal with Microsoft was up. Until that happened they pled the fifth on any questions regarding PlayStation - exactly what they're doing now.
Again, it's on GamePass, so I suggest playing it on Series S/X. But, let's not play along like this isn't planned for PS5. I'd bet they already got it underway, so it will be ready to go as soon as they contractually can.
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Fredrik
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That question was about Xbox One and Xbox Series X smart delivery. The only question and answer about PS5 I’ve seen is when they’ve dodged it by saying that they aren’t concentrating on other platforms now.
Vasto
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Ass of Can Whooping
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Similar deals to all the other games that are day one on gamepass and coincidentally are also launch exclusives (timed)
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AllBizness
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I can't play it, the split screen is a bit jarring.
Magnific0giganticus
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Game looks interesting. Atmosphere and gameplay look solid to me. Animation and voice acting not so much. It's not a technical showcase for the X by any means, but it's looking like a solid, niche game. I think it's a winner, but the AA production values holds it back, in my view, of having any significant impact as a "system seller".
Hayabusabruh
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I'm liking this chick. She talks so much the way I do. "Calm your ass down. Burn you little fucks" That's all me.
Dolomite
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Wells shiiiit that looks amazing. Atmosphericlly speaking, that is. It's a breath of fresh air for horror. This Is It Folks! not whatever RE has become. The only thing it's missing for the American audience is an actual combat system. I could do without, but it feels like a long game terrifying of hide and seek at the same time
Dolomite
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Japanese 90's inspired fixed angle retro tank controlled Horror: not stylized
Ass of Can Whooping
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THEAP99
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macfoshizzle
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can't wait for nude mod for this
CamHostage
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Some cool stuff here. Once it goes through the mirror, it gets genuinely creepy. It's funny that she is hiding out of sight from monsters yet is wearing a flashlight, but hey, videogames...
I do hope to see Bloober in the future experiment with overlapping/blended procedural animation techniques (I think that's what it's called?) Most developers could. The character is terrified of something in a cutscene and walking real slow and cautiously, but when it switches to the player's control, she's back to jogging along in the standard walk cycle of the controller input. Advanced animation tech would allow the character to have a little bit of fear expression added into the walk (like maybe a little cautiousness in her steps and some looking around or behind her,) and probably also the walk speed would be made to correspond better with the in/out point of the cutscene then ramp up to the speed from your analog input. (That all said, I do think there's some good animation in here, particularly detail work on clothing.)
Pretty much every game developer has crummy cutscene-to-gameplay transitions so this isn't a specific issue Bloober has trouble with, but with a slow, cutscene-heavy, moody game like this, that next level of immersion with consistent character animation will be a good step up for the developer who can get that in there. And this horror genre being Bloober's interest (going all the way back to Sadness?), I hope that's something this studio is working towards.
I do hope to see Bloober in the future experiment with overlapping/blended procedural animation techniques (I think that's what it's called?) Most developers could. The character is terrified of something in a cutscene and walking real slow and cautiously, but when it switches to the player's control, she's back to jogging along in the standard walk cycle of the controller input. Advanced animation tech would allow the character to have a little bit of fear expression added into the walk (like maybe a little cautiousness in her steps and some looking around or behind her,) and probably also the walk speed would be made to correspond better with the in/out point of the cutscene then ramp up to the speed from your analog input. (That all said, I do think there's some good animation in here, particularly detail work on clothing.)
Pretty much every game developer has crummy cutscene-to-gameplay transitions so this isn't a specific issue Bloober has trouble with, but with a slow, cutscene-heavy, moody game like this, that next level of immersion with consistent character animation will be a good step up for the developer who can get that in there. And this horror genre being Bloober's interest (going all the way back to Sadness?), I hope that's something this studio is working towards.
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FlyyGOD
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When was it announced for ps5?
FlyyGOD
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Split screen single player?
THEAP99
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Within the next 8 months
Tarkus98
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Wow, it’s like a direct copy (don’t wanna say ‘rip off’) of Silent Hill. Right down to the dual worlds and the Maw, a.k.a. Pyramid Head.
All I have to say is ITS ABOUT FUCKING TIME! Why it took someone this long (and to grow a pair of balls) to do this is beyond me.
Needless to say, yeah I’m totally looking forward to the completed game. YES!
All I have to say is ITS ABOUT FUCKING TIME! Why it took someone this long (and to grow a pair of balls) to do this is beyond me.
Needless to say, yeah I’m totally looking forward to the completed game. YES!
Vampire On Titus
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Silent Viper
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Jesus. Why so tense? Still don't get your point. I never said that Returnal looks next-gen.
The Medium - not a next-gen looking game judging by that 14 minute trailer. How do I sound? Reasonable.
Relax.
Maybe its the video quality. Also its a small indie studio game.
GaviotaGrande
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Yep, might be the case. Also the game can be running on Xbox as they have marketing deal with them. I will check it out on PC with a proper ray tracing and then we'll see.
OrionNebula
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I’d Gamepass this
FlyyGOD
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I didn't know you were an industry insider.
Vasto
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It has not been announced for PS5. They are saying its Timed because it has not been said that it was not coming to PS5. So any game that releases and they dont say its not coming to other platforms is a Timed Exclusive.
Redlancet
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this post will age well XD
Nikana
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No.
Bloober recently spoke to Kotaku about the game’s exclusivity:
“At this time we are announcing Xbox Series X and Windows PC platforms. We will discuss other platforms and their availability at a future date.”
(link is dead, kotaku killed the article)
Are you saying this is running on XSX? Any link?
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GaviotaGrande
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I'm speculating. XBOX logo shows up at the start of the trailer. I would say that it's most likely running on XSX.
Bankai
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I like the Silent Hill-like vibe they're going for, great slow-paced puzzle/horror game!
But.. I really don't see the "power of SSD" at work here. And since the developers mentioned is, I'm surprised I can't see it in action. It's just 2x rendering half-screen (aka splitscreen). The game isn't fast-paced at all, so asset-streaming isn't the issue here. Could even be done from a regular HDD I think, unless there are way faster/more diverse scenes later in the game.
Also, lighting isn't great. The character doesn't seem to be grounded in the world. Almost like she has a "Demon Souls-esque" halo around her. like, unnatural lighting.
But again, gameplay seems solid!
But.. I really don't see the "power of SSD" at work here. And since the developers mentioned is, I'm surprised I can't see it in action. It's just 2x rendering half-screen (aka splitscreen). The game isn't fast-paced at all, so asset-streaming isn't the issue here. Could even be done from a regular HDD I think, unless there are way faster/more diverse scenes later in the game.
Also, lighting isn't great. The character doesn't seem to be grounded in the world. Almost like she has a "Demon Souls-esque" halo around her. like, unnatural lighting.
But again, gameplay seems solid!
You can see game code ? Like in the Matrix? You must be filthy rich
Bankai
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You can see game code ? Like in the Matrix? You must be filthy rich
It's my impression, deal with it. Don't agree? Fine as well.
Astral Dog
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Its made from the ground up for next gen, supposedly the instant change between worlds wouldn't be possible on last gen.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
It can run on a regular HDD.....on PC they said there would be some longer loading screens and new loading screens if you are playing on HDD PC.
Console HDDs would be too slow for scenes like when she goes through the mirror.
The transition from one room/world to the next was basically instantaneous maybe the game has more moments like that.
Like the outer body mechanic.....she leaves her real body in one room and goes exploring with her spirit body....and when the spirit puzzle is complete you immediately get back to where her real body is.
Interrupting the transition with loading screens would def be distracting and I can understand why the devs would say console HDDs probably not.
Matsuchezz
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Looks so so and the acting is kind of bad. Still i would like to play it when it is released on Ps5.
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