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[Acquiescence]

Gamescom and TGS? Good show From, good show.

 

[Drencrom]

I seem to understand that this game has two directors.

I just want to know who the second director is.

If Miyazaki's assistant actually was a director they would say there's two directors on Bloodborne and we would know the identify of him/her.

 

[Fallout-with-swords]

Just finished Demon's Souls getting really excited for Bloodbourne. If I was going to play one of the Dark games, I should probably play the first one right? It seems like the only advantage 2 has over it is a graphical upgrade, is that a fair statement?

 

[Plasmids]

Absolutely loved Dark Souls so really can't wait for this.

 

[Persona7]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=840059&highlight=bloodborne





There is 0 mention of another director.

edit: nm he says he has someone, interesting no names.

I guess we will know soon enough. I really am just curious, I was accused of concern trolling earlier but I don't see why I would do that when I already pre-ordered the game and paid it in full with a gift card.

If Miyazaki's assistant actually was a director they would say there's two directors on Bloodborne and we would know the identify of him/her.

It is worded weirdly, I guess we will see if the second director is credited as a director or assistant director when the game comes out.

 

[bidguy]

Just finished Demon's Souls getting really excited for Bloodbourne. If I was going to play one of the Dark games, I should probably play the first one right? It seems like the only advantage 2 has over it is a graphical upgrade, is that a fair statement?

both look the same tbh

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Just finished Demon's Souls getting really excited for Bloodbourne. If I was going to play one of the Dark games, I should probably play the first one right? It seems like the only advantage 2 has over it is a graphical upgrade, is that a fair statement?

I haven't played DSII yet, but everything I've read suggests the first game is significantly superior.

 

[Harlequin]

The image is a visualisation of the Lorenz system. Stumbled across it searching for chaos theory.

Sounds like No Man's Sky to me.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

First I was sad because Dark Souls 2 wouldnt be released on PS4 / Xbox One. Now, I couldnt care less! Am hyped for Bloodborn now, this game feels sick!

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

I expected a new trailer at TGS thats it. DkS had 2 trailers before release so either we're getting two trailers or a gameplay demo/being playable and a trailer. Either way I am hyped!

 

[yamo]

Can't wait

 

[SargerusBR]

Skippy on GRcade was kind enough to supply the next month's preview image, and I have no idea.

The only thing i can think that fit Lorenz system in a video game is Assassin's Creed

 

[Augemitbutter]

my veins will be attending.

 

[affleck1981]

Regarding the teaser for next month, on the iPad version it simply has the message

'This story begins with the end of the world.'

With a slight pause every three words.

 

[CadetMahoney]

Anyone know what's behind the paywall? PvP? co-op?

 

[Wolff]

I wonder if we'll get any weapon that resembles the Claymore in moveset. I just need one for this.

Just finished Demon's Souls getting really excited for Bloodbourne. If I was going to play one of the Dark games, I should probably play the first one right? It seems like the only advantage 2 has over it is a graphical upgrade, is that a fair statement?

Why not play both? There's still plenty of time to do it. Both Dark Souls games are great and worth playing, but different. Don't let yourself think the second game is bad because of the lots of hyperbole and nitpicking that happens around here. The game does have problems, all of the games in the series have them, but lots of problems people trash the game for having exist or existed in DS1 too.

I recommend starting with the first one to follow the order, but all of them are definately worth playing.

 

[xAniki88]

Regarding the teaser for next month, on the iPad version it simply has the message

'This story begins with the end of the world.'

With a slight pause every three words.

Spoiler

close enough

 

[Dreamgazer]

Anyone know what's behind the paywall? PvP? co-op?

paywall?

 

[affleck1981]

Just did a little digging and it's from the trailer from last years Gamescom for 'Everybody's Gone To Rapture'.

I've only just got membership and I'm not sure what sites I can and can't link to, but if you search for the phrase, it should come up!

 

[Visualante2]

Just did a little digging and it's from the trailer from last years Gamescom for 'Everybody's Gone To Rapture'.

I've only just got membership and I'm not sure what sites I can and can't link to, but if you search for the phrase, it should come up!

Nice spot! You can see a trailer with the graphic on their site http://thechineseroom.co.uk/games/current-game/

 

[Drencrom]

It is worded weirdly, I guess we will see if the second director is credited as a director or assistant director when the game comes out.

It's 'worded weirdly' probably because a gaffer translated the whole interview himself and I don't believe this person/assistant will be credited down the line if he wasn't now when he was specifically asked about it. If there really was a second director we would know at this point really. Why are you so hellbent on the idea of a second director when it doesn't make sense to have him in the shadows, giving this person no credit for being in this supposedly director role besides Miya?

In any case, from what I've read Miyazaki is pretty much the sole creative force in this really, so I don't think it matters anyway.

 

[velociraptor]

I admit, Bloodborne isn't exactly an eye catching name for what's going to be a super amazing gothic action rpg. I wish they gone with something else.

I was skeptical at first but the name has grown on me. I like it. Plus it differentiates from '___ Souls'

 

[Mkilbride]

Blade Symphony is cool. You guys should all buy it.

 

[Bloodrage]

It's 'worded weirdly' probably because a gaffer translated the whole interview himself and I don't believe this person/assistant will be credited down the line if he wasn't now when he was specifically asked about it. If there really was a second director we would know at this point really. Why are you so hellbent on the idea of a second director when it doesn't make sense to have him in the shadows, giving this person no credit for being in this supposedly director role besides Miya?

Yeah I'm not really sure that I understand Persona7's weird concern here. Everyone already knows Miyazaki is the director.

 

[bigboss370]

Regarding the teaser for next month, on the iPad version it simply has the message

'This story begins with the end of the world.'

With a slight pause every three words.

Spoiler

close enough

^ exactly what it reminded me of.

 

[SteamyPunk]

Isn't it safe to assume that the co-director is someone from Japan Studios and they are more in charge of the technical/network aspects while Miyazaki focuses on story and mechanics?

 

[Imru’ al-Qays]

borne (bɔːn/)
suffix: -borne; adjective: borne

carried or transported by the thing specified.
"waterborne bacteria"

Nothing to do with "born" actually, it comes from "bear".

Actually they were originally the same word. It's only relatively recently (the last two centuries) that people have started putting the e at the end of borne. Prior to that it was the same word as born.

 

[SuperEpicGuy]

I love that cover. I really hope they keep it as the boxart.

I second that.

 

[Imru’ al-Qays]

Just finished Demon's Souls getting really excited for Bloodbourne. If I was going to play one of the Dark games, I should probably play the first one right? It seems like the only advantage 2 has over it is a graphical upgrade, is that a fair statement?

Basically that's right. Dark Souls is a much better game than Dark Souls 2.

 

[Darknight]

paywall?

I think he is talking about Online mode, multiplayer. If so Id expect similar mode to De/Da Souls.

 

[tuna_love]

Basically that's right. Dark Souls is a much better game than Dark Souls 2.

I would still play both but.

 

[boinx]

Regarding the teaser for next month, on the iPad version it simply has the message

'This story begins with the end of the world.'

With a slight pause every three words.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKyoVQKnD4U

 

[DaciaJC]

Just finished Demon's Souls getting really excited for Bloodbourne. If I was going to play one of the Dark games, I should probably play the first one right? It seems like the only advantage 2 has over it is a graphical upgrade, is that a fair statement?

No, there are a number of things improved in the sequel. But yes, the original Dark Souls is still the superior game, all things considered.

 

[bigboss370]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKyoVQKnD4U

niiice.

 

[Fudo Myo]

A friend of mine just brought me last week's Famitsu with Bloodborne on the cover. It has a decent length interview with Miyazaki.

Would you folks be interested in a translation? I'm pretty busy with work, but I might be able to get it done this month.

Also, I'm junior -- can't make my own thread.

 

[SargerusBR]

Basically that's right. Dark Souls is a much better game than Dark Souls 2.

And both are way better than Demon's Souls

 

[Bloodrage]

And both are way better than Demon's Souls

If you have bad taste.

 

[ethomaz]

And both are way better than Demon's Souls

The opposite.

 

[Toxi]

Dark Souls is way better than Demon's Souls. Thankfully, Bloodborne's level design seems to take more from Dark Souls. Progress!

 

[Off-Kilter]

Looks like I'll have to grab an issue of Edge.

 

[Imru’ al-Qays]

And both are way better than Demon's Souls

I personally think Demon's Souls is about as good a game as Dark Souls. Whether you like it or not will depend on how much you're willing to overlook its occasional bouts of antiquated gameplay (the limited inventory and the weapon upgrade system, basically). It really excels at atmosphere, though, even moreso than Dark Souls.

 

[farisr]

Spoiler

close enough

Whenever I see this image, I begin wondering whether this teaser was for the project that got cancelled.

Also, I haven't played Demons' Souls (have it in my PS+ backlog) and Dark Souils, but I am excited for Bloodborne.

 

[DoubleTake]

Lore:
Demon's = Dark >>> Dark Souls 2

Atmosphere:

Demon's > Dark >>> Dark Souls 2

Level Design:

Dark > Demon's >>>> Dark Souls 2

Art/Enemy Design:

Demon's > Dark >>> Dark Souls 2

PVE Combat:

Dark > Demon's >> Dark Souls 2

PVP Combat:

Dark Souls 2 > Dark = Demon's

Accessibility:

Dark Souls 2 >> Dark > Demon's

Technical Aspects(Phantom Summoning, Game Visuals):

Dark Souls 2(Fuck Soul Memory though) > Dark > Demon's

Spoiler

In my opinion of course

 

[Imru’ al-Qays]

Lore:
Demon's = Dark >>> Dark Souls 2

Atmosphere:

Demon's > Dark >>> Dark Souls 2

Level Design:

Dark > Demon's >>>> Dark Souls 2

Art/Enemy Design:

Demon's > Dark >>> Dark Souls 2

PVE Combat:

Dark > Demon's >> Dark Souls 2

PVP Combat:

Dark Souls 2 > Dark = Demon's

Accessibility:

Dark Souls 2 >> Dark > Demon's

Technical Aspects(Phantom Summoning, Game Visuals):

Dark Souls 2(Fuck Soul Memory though) > Dark > Demon's

Spoiler

In my opinion of course

I think that's pretty accurate. I do think Dark Souls deserves a few more >s in the level design and PvE combat categories, though.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Demon Souls > Dark Souls >>> Dark souls 2

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

Whenever I see this image, I begin wondering whether this teaser was for the project that got cancelled..

Based on the sum of information/rumors about the cancelled game, I think this was a teaser for it.

 

[DoubleTake]

I think that's pretty accurate. I do think Dark Souls deserves a few more >s in the level design and PvE combat categories, though.

I only gave it 1 up on Demon's in level design because of the winding nature we see in Dark Souls started in Demons. Dark Souls 1 just took it one step further by adding a fully connected world.

 

[SteamyPunk]

I find Dark Souls PVP to be vastly superior to DS2... Even if I thought the mechanics were better, which I don't, Soul Memory alone ruins it for me. I wouldn't really argue if someone said Dark Souls 2 is better in PVE though.

 

[SargerusBR]

.

Lore:
Dark > Dark Souls 2 >>>>> Demon's Souls

Atmosphere:

Dark > Dark Souls 2 >>>> Demon's Souls

Level Design:

Dark > Demon's > Dark Souls 2

Art/Enemy Design:

Dark > Dark Souls 2 >> Demon's Souls

PVE Combat:

Dark Souls 2 > Dark >> Demon's Souls

PVP Combat:

Demon's Souls > Dark Souls 2 >>>>> Dark

Accessibility:

Dark Souls 2 >> Dark > Demon's

Technical Aspects:

Dark Souls 2 > Dark > Demon's

Overall:
Dark> Dark 2>>>> Demon's

Story is the primary factor for any game to me. And i really thought Demon's had a weak story, but at least the gameplay was good. And all 3 Souls games are still better than 90% of anything out there in the market.

 

[Paracelsus]

Any soul reporting Grid quotes? Is it a good simulator or it goes 4 te3 leE7 driftz?