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iiicon
09/10/17 10:13:01 PM
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This topic brought to you by heated gaming moments. They're back.

This week!
Divinity: Original Sin 2: this is the follow-up to arguably the most successful gaming Kickstarter to date. The first D:OS featured a quirky sense of humour paired with a tactical RPG battle system on well-designed maps that you could fully interact with. You could do this solo, or with a friend. In this game, you can do it with three other friends. That seems to be the design ethos behind Original Sin 2 - take what worked in the last game, but do it bigger. Minimal voice acting has been replaced by full voice acting. Synthesized music has been replaced by a full orchestra, including a rendition of a classic Divinity track by the former, late series composer. Co-op gaming has been enhanced with two more people, and the ability for one (or more) of the players to work against the party interests. A comprehensive Dungeon Master mode has been enabled, allowing you to use the game for your tabletop sessions. An improved story with sections written by Chris Avellone. Original Sin 2 is going all-out.
Ys VIII: Japan's premier action RPG series finally hits consoles, but over the last few games the series focus has shifted from its pulse-racing roots to include a story and wider cast of characters. Listen, Falcom, not everything needs to be Trails. Just most things.
Dishonoured: Death of the Outsider Death of the Outsider sees the return of the lead characters from the first Dishonoured DLC, ready to take on the enigmatic Outsider, a character who has never been fully established but still commanded attention whenever he appeared. Each game from Arkane's Lyon studios has been progressively better from the last, from Arx Fatalis right up until Dishonoured 2. It's been a good run for big budget vent-crawlers as of late - could this be the genres last hurrah on the big stage?
Metroid: Samus Returns: Hi. We have a new Metroid game. A new 2D Metroid game. From Nintendo. I mean, what? Whoever thought this would happen again? Sure, the Metroidvania genre has moved on, with seemingly exponentially more Metroidvania games releasing each year, but this is the genre's namesake that many people long-feared dead. While Samus hasn't been seen since the disastrous Metroid: Other M 7 years ago, the Metroid series did appear on 3DS last year... and it didn't fare much better. This one though! It should be good!
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!: if you want to know what this is, watch the GiantBomb Quick Look of the first game and watch Ryan Davis fall in love with a brilliantly designed cooking game.

Next week!
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite: The road to MvC:I hasn't been as smooth as Capcom would like. Which is kind of the default state for Capcom at the moment, isn't it? I'll be honest, I haven't kept up with this one, but I'd like for it to be good, if only for entertaining FGC streams.
SteamWorld Dig 2: You probably own the first game and don't even realize it. You should rectify that. SteamWorld Dig is a perfect bite-sized game, able to satisfy in 15 minute chunks while making tangible progress. It's kind of like Metroid, kind of not, kind of like Terraria, kind of not, but absolutely neat.

This month!
Danganronpa V3: I am all about this game. I haven't played past 2. I didn't even like 1. But to finish the arc of the first game in another medium, and then launch another game with the 3 moniker takes some confidence. Good on Spike Chunsoft.
Cuphead: We all know what this is. Time to see if the wait was worth it.
Forza Motorsport 7: Cars in 4k for the first time. I'm a sucker for these games, but I think this will be one I sit out on for the first time in ages. Too many games, man.

Next month we'll be possession dinosaurs and shooting milkshake Nazis, so clear your plate before then.
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profDEADPOOL
09/10/17 10:15:09 PM
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iiicon posted...
Dishonoured: Death of the Outsider Death of the Outsider sees the return of the lead characters from the first Dishonoured DLC, ready to take on the enigmatic Outsider, a character who has never been fully established but still commanded attention whenever he appeared. Each game from Arkane's Lyon studios has been progressively better from the last, from Arx Fatalis right up until Dishonoured 2. It's been a good run for big budget vent-crawlers as of late - could this be the genres last hurrah on the big stage?
Metroid: Samus Returns: Hi. We have a new Metroid game. A new 2D Metroid game. From Nintendo. I mean, what? Whoever thought this would happen again? Sure, the Metroidvania genre has moved on, with seemingly exponentially more Metroidvania games releasing each year, but this is the genre's namesake that many people long-feared dead. While Samus hasn't been seen since the disastrous Metroid: Other M 7 years ago, the Metroid series did appear on 3DS last year... and it didn't fare much better. This one though! It should be good!

Uggggggh so much to play.
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Shaduln
09/10/17 10:15:27 PM
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Hi.
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iiicon
09/10/17 10:16:26 PM
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profDEADPOOL posted...
Uggggggh so much to play.

yeah all the games I highlighted this week are things I would play instantly at any other time of the year

it's bananas
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digiiiiiiiii
09/10/17 10:21:01 PM
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w0w i made a full list of games for icon to post in the opening topic and he refused
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iiicon
09/10/17 10:22:23 PM
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no other game is releasing this month. I checked.
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SgtSphynx
09/11/17 12:24:09 AM
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Forza 7 and the Dishonored DLC are what I intend to buy this month
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digiiiiiiiii
09/11/17 12:25:39 AM
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SteamWorld Dig 2 is my most anticipated game this month. Cuphead second. Forza 7 third.
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WazzupGenius00
09/11/17 1:11:53 AM
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MVCI is kinda dealing with the same type of issues SFV had at the start, minus the whole "no arcade mode/singleplayer" issue. Mostly complaints about the presentation and the DLC rollout/costs. But, like SFV, the actual game seems like a good Marvel game. Those infinity stones and the active switch mechanic have already led to some dirty setups people figured out just from that demo.

I played all the way through Cook Serve Delicious and then suddenly lost all interest in that game, even when updates added more stuff later. Is the sequel more of the same but bigger, or has he changed up the game more significantly?
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Arti
09/11/17 2:28:24 AM
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Ys Ys Ys Ys

Danganronpa too but Ys first
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LordoftheMorons
09/11/17 3:20:33 AM
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I'm excited to play some 2D Metroid
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iiicon
09/11/17 12:59:52 PM
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WazzupGenius00 posted...
Is the sequel more of the same but bigger, or has he changed up the game more significantly?

It looks like the former? It seems to add more routines and variety to the mix, even when you're starting out. There's also a lot of customization options and improved co-op. both players can now do anything, so it's up to you to decide how to delegate. that in itself is a huge change if you ever messed around with co-op in the first.
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09/11/17 4:42:37 PM
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Ys VIII delayed on PC:
http://steamcommunity.com/games/579180/announcements/detail/1441571497990560200
We regret to inform everyone that the release date for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on PC has been pushed back due to continued efforts in improving gameplay quality.

We sincerely apologize to our fans who have been looking forward to this release. Ultimately, our goal is for fans to enjoy a high-quality game. We are providing the extra care in the PC development of the game by taking time to enhance the overall quality of gameplay.

A new release date will be announced as soon as it is available.

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TDanteRansience
09/11/17 10:30:52 PM
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oh my god this account is 11 years old
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transcience
09/11/17 10:34:47 PM
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that is one old joke
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digiiiiiiiii
09/11/17 10:50:27 PM
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Cuphead is 20% off with code 20CUPHEAD at GMG https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/cuphead/
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KamikazePotato
09/12/17 2:51:57 AM
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Pyre is fun.

I don't think I've scored a single goal (outside of the tutorial) that wasn't from dunking.
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mekkin1
09/12/17 3:19:26 AM
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iiicon posted...
Ys VIII delayed on PC:
http://steamcommunity.com/games/579180/announcements/detail/1441571497990560200
We regret to inform everyone that the release date for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on PC has been pushed back due to continued efforts in improving gameplay quality.

We sincerely apologize to our fans who have been looking forward to this release. Ultimately, our goal is for fans to enjoy a high-quality game. We are providing the extra care in the PC development of the game by taking time to enhance the overall quality of gameplay.

A new release date will be announced as soon as it is available.

I recently heard the beta was straight up unplayable at points. Shame.

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Cuphead is 20% off with code 20CUPHEAD at GMG https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/cuphead/


OH. Will have to take advantage of this.
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digiiiiiiiii
09/12/17 8:24:33 AM
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aw yeah made it to and beat yamma in today's spelunky daily
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WazzupGenius00
09/12/17 9:24:50 AM
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I saw that rumor that beta playtesters for Ys 8 PC were having a real hard time, too. Also that NISA's localization was shaping up to be trash (go figure)
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PumpkinCoach
09/12/17 11:18:04 AM
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nice, Heat Signature will be out Sep. 21:
http://www.pentadact.com/2017-09-11-heat-signature-release-date-and-launch-celebrations/

with a launch week exclusive Everything Gun
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The Mana Sword
09/12/17 11:23:27 AM
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Okami HD confirmed for December 12th. End of the year gettin' packed with rereleases I want to play, between finding time for Odyssey and Rabbids once I get a Switch.

2017 please.
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iiicon
09/12/17 11:26:18 AM
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don't worry, Xenoblade 2 will hit in December as well just to spite you
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The Mana Sword
09/12/17 11:28:14 AM
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And that's still not including a few games from earlier this year I missed that I never had time for!
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iiicon
09/12/17 11:35:18 AM
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Like Nioh, The Surge, and Dark Souls 3 The Fire Fades edition
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The Mana Sword
09/12/17 11:42:54 AM
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KamikazePotato
09/12/17 12:23:11 PM
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Okami HD sounds great as long as they do it right. That art style deserves the HD treatment.
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iiicon
09/12/17 12:25:15 PM
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but they did do it right 5 years ago
http://www.capcom-unity.com/gregaman/blog/2012/11/05/okami-hd-powered-by-technical-innovation-love
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The Mana Sword
09/12/17 4:20:29 PM
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http://imgur.com/a/7E4oK#0

here's an image gallery of all the background art from Chrono Cross
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JonThePenguin
09/12/17 4:20:42 PM
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Well crap, my 3DS SD card died somehow. RIP all those digital game save files (including my wife's 200+ hours in Animal Crossing... she is not gonna be happy about that).
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The Mana Sword
09/12/17 7:08:47 PM
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oh no

CEO Kaz Hirai announced he's going to stop tweeting after E3 next year

this is the worst
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ChaosTonyV4
09/12/17 7:13:58 PM
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digiiiiiiiii posted...
SteamWorld Dig 2


oh hell yeah
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TheRock1525
09/12/17 7:35:57 PM
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Samus Returns is reviewing pretty damn well.
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iiicon
09/13/17 12:21:40 AM
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NISA elaborate on their Ys VIII issues:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/579180/discussions/0/1484356232247880393/

sounds pretty rough. I wonder how this will affect their relationship with Falcom moving forward. Outside of Little King's Story, which was eventually fixed, XSEED consistently deliver solid PC ports.
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transience
09/13/17 12:30:38 AM
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I have some words about metroid

I'll save them for Friday
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iiicon
09/13/17 1:35:06 AM
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PumpkinCoach posted...
nice, Heat Signature will be out Sep. 21:
http://www.pentadact.com/2017-09-11-heat-signature-release-date-and-launch-celebrations/

with a launch week exclusive Everything Gun

OH this is the new Tom Francis game

god, Gunpoint was so good.
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PumpkinCoach
09/13/17 1:46:36 AM
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yep, tom francis of gunpoint and crate & crowbar fame.

heat signature looks great.
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iiicon
09/13/17 1:51:27 AM
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just watched a cool video on his YouTube page, got some Unexplored vibes. $15 for an immersive, reactive roguelike sounds great
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digiiiiiiiii
09/13/17 8:44:33 AM
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I think I've decided the port of The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile to PC simply isn't a good one. Also, I think I've decided that I maybe don't like that game as much as I thought I would? The game is extremely difficult and asks for a higher level of precision than I believe the engine actually allows, at least on PC. I feel like my timing is on point and I'm still dying to really stupid stuff. And technically, there are isues. On my desktop, it scales horribly to higher resolutions (if you're not going to have it scale right, cap it) and on my laptop, it seems to be running like ass despite me having a 950M, which is more than enough to handle a game like that.

I love Salt and Sanctuary, though. I wonder if Charlie Murder is also not a great port. I'll try that one soon
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ChaosTonyV4
09/13/17 11:03:55 AM
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iiicon posted...
PumpkinCoach posted...
nice, Heat Signature will be out Sep. 21:
http://www.pentadact.com/2017-09-11-heat-signature-release-date-and-launch-celebrations/

with a launch week exclusive Everything Gun

OH this is the new Tom Francis game

god, Gunpoint was so good.


I sold some Dota hats for $30, so I'm gonna pick this up.
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iiicon
09/13/17 11:58:25 AM
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I recommend checking out his YouTube page if you wanna see more of the game. This is the video that sold me (apart from the fact that it's a new Tom Francis game):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKpSHa3RT-A

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WazzupGenius00
09/13/17 12:13:59 PM
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I found it back when Austin Walker was discovering it and sharing; the game certainly sounds really cool, but the graphics are so small I can't even tell what most things are supposed to be at a glance.
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mekkin1
09/13/17 4:30:13 PM
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transience posted...
I have some words about metroid

I'll save them for Friday

Uh....there's good news.
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iiicon
09/13/17 6:19:34 PM
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iiicon posted...
don't worry, Xenoblade 2 will hit in December as well just to spite you

ha ha... =(
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WazzupGenius00
09/13/17 9:44:20 PM
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Etrian Odyssey V demo commence
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transience
09/13/17 9:45:24 PM
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argh too many games right now

I will play EO5 demo soon
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The Mana Sword
09/13/17 9:47:02 PM
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EO5 probably gonna have to wait til next year
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WazzupGenius00
09/13/17 9:52:13 PM
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You can fully customize hair and eye color, complete with RGB sliders
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transience
09/13/17 10:07:17 PM
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I picked a bad time to play persona 5. that game even feels like EO sometimes.
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TheRock1525
09/13/17 10:16:34 PM
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i took mario x rabbids and got monster hunter stories instead

i feel like this was the right decision
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