Halo | Just Dustin Echoes

I am looking forward to No Man's Sky. Probably be the only PS4 game I buy this year. I used to play a really similar game called Mercenary, back in the day, but it was Wireframe only and basically zero life or landscapes to encounter - just cities on empty worlds. But it was still amaaaaazing. So even if NMS "sucks" (which I doubt) it will totally scratch that itch for me regardless.

Also mildly interesting update on Waypoint later today. Soonish.

I bought an Xbone because I was already heavily invested in the 360 and Xbox Live, and I'll always go where Halo goes haha. It was a no-brainer for me. And the dang console has only become more valuable over time, with all of the excellent titles and backwards compatability, and the upcoming integration of Cortana/W10...

By Stinkles Go To PostI am looking forward to No Man's Sky. Probably be the only PS4 game I buy this year. I used to play a really similar game called Mercenary, back in the day, but it was Wireframe only and basically zero life or landscapes to encounter - just cities on empty worlds. But it was still amaaaaazing. So even if NMS "sucks" (which I doubt) it will totally scratch that itch for me regardless.

I've been playing Elite Dangerous on ye olde Xbone. LOVELY game, but it's very difficult to learn haha. No Man's Sky looks like it has a far lower bar of entry. Well, if you have a PS4 at least haha.

By Stinkles Go To PostAlso mildly interesting update on Waypoint later today. Soonish.

S O O N I S H B O Y S

I hope it covers AR starts between the various jackal sub-species

Much more practical update, for a certain segment of Halo 5 people.

(not split screen sorry)

I just can't get that excited about NMS. On paper it's pretty awesome. I tend to like a little more structure, a little less emphasis on procedural stuff. That said, if it all comes off it will be grand, will snap up for my PC.

I just... I just fear there will be dozens of identikit (effectively) planets that only mean something contingent on where you land. How much exploration of one planet will actually be fun, or necessary, or interesting? Will there be AI that's more than the sentinels or flora and fauna? Will there be stories on these planets, told via the environment and relics and clues to something ultimately lost to history? Sure, shooting off to another planet is really cool, but... I dunno.

I guess all games try and conjure a magic where the mechanics, no matter how rote (e.g. mining and scanning both look very simple, as you'd expect) combine and weave together with the game world and player direction to make it all feel more than it actually is. I just can't see NMS doing that - at the moment - which is odd, because on paper it all sounds terrific... Odd.

I wish I could be excited for it, I just can't. Maybe that's the best way in for me.

By Stinkles Go To PostMuch more practical update, for a certain segment of Halo 5 people.

Consider me mildly interested.

By TCKaos Go To PostSee, and this is why I like The Warp. It doesn't give a single solitary fuck about physics. When travelling through The Warp in 40k, it's entirely possible to appear at your destination before you embarked to begin with. How does 40k deal with the paradox?

It doesn't, 'cause The Warp is crazy as shit.

Entire fleets are occasionally thrown wildly off course due to distortions of space and time caused by The Warp, forcing them to exit no where near their destination and potentially years after the fact. There's actually an instance where an Ork went back in time and killed himself to get a spare of his favorite gun, not realizing he was killing himself.

SPACE MONSTER DEMONS SCRATCHING AND TEARING AT THE OUTSIDE OF THE HULL

WE ARE DOOMED

fuck yea 40k. Been playing a bit of Space Marine on PC lately, and I just got the new Deathwatch game on IOS, its pretty much XCOM but with space marines and tyranids.

By Impala26 Go To PostWhere did you guys hear it was supposed to be a TIMED exclusive? I've not seen/heard that anywhere.

I've seen a few hints here and there from the devs etc. They've also never confirmed that it's a permanent exclusive, which is basically a confirmation of the opposite.

PS4 has Rocket League for free, of course you want a PS4.

By -Ryn Go To PostMan I sure dodged that bullet and the beta…
Also no. You are not crazy for wanting to pay $400+ to play one of the greatest games of our generation.

NMS is one of the greatest games of our generation?

By Ram Go To PostPS4 has Rocket League for free, of course you want a PS4.

I don't see the appeal of Rocket League…

Better way of wording it: I see why people like Rocket League, but it doesn't appeal to me.

Jem, you're a Xbox fanboy, so you're not going to see the appeal of anything not exclusive to the Xbox One All In One Entertainment System.

By Ram Go To PostJem, you're a Xbox fanboy, so you're not going to see the appeal of anything not exclusive to the Xbox One All In One Entertainment System.

Am I?

That's news to me.

Honestly, the only thing I'm a fanboy of is Halo. If by some crazy turn of events Halo became a PS franchise I'd jump ship straight away.

Frankie: What about Reach on BC program?

I think this was yout last comment with this thing: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=171414803&postcount=260

Give me a reason to buy a ps4, aside from No Man's Sky.

By thornXBL Go To PostThis is perfect; thank you!

Another good two levels to speed run are Requiem and Reclaimer both are rather easy to do. Those plus Shutdown should shave off the 42 minutes.

The Community Update is up. Looks like you can trade in your digital code for a physical disk when buying the CE.

"Today, we’re able to confirm that for those who would like a physical disc, we’ll provide an option for fans to exchange their digital copy for a physical copy at no additional cost. We’ll get into details as we get closer to launch, and we’d like to once again thank you for the feedback."

Here's the link: (For real this time, lol)
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-community-update-7-17-15

By Wesleyshark Go To PostGive me a reason to buy a ps4, aside from No Man's Sky.

Bloodborne?

Bloodborne and Dark Souls aren't games I'm interested in. This is by no means a slight against them! I just don't like those types of games.

Raid on Apex 7 looks amazing. Arrrghhhh. Hidden bosses! Secret areas! Beach front real estate! Ahhhh

By Wesleyshark Go To PostBloodborne and Dark Souls aren't games I'm interested in. This is by no means a slight against them! I just don't like those types of games.

Raid on Apex 7 looks amazing. Arrrghhhh. Hidden bosses! Secret areas! Beach front real estate! Ahhhh

I am just now realizing we can play on the entire island...whoa. I just assumed we'd be just on the beach kinda like Valhalla.

Can't wait to see what this update is about.

This is all I saw in regard to the next MCC playlist update:
"Next up, the playlist team is currently putting the finishes touches on the Action Sack playlist, which will be the next featured MCC playlist. Additionally, we’re looking to make some tweaks and changes to voting options across additional playlists based on feedback you’ve shared – we’ll talk details as we get closer to the release. If you’d like to sound off, be sure to join the discussion in the Matchmaking Feedback section."

By link1201 Go To PostI am just now realizing we can play on the entire island…whoa. I just assumed we'd be just on the beach kinda like Valhalla.

Yup. That's why I can't wait to play on that map. Reminds me of one of the PC Halo maps that was set on the Silent Cartographer. Dunno if it was an official one or fan map. I think it was a fan one but man that map was fun.

By PsychoRaven Go To PostYup. That's why I can't wait to play on that map. Reminds me of one of the PC Halo maps that was set on the Silent Cartographer. Dunno if it was an official one or fan map. I think it was a fan one but man that map was fun.

Death Island? That was fun.

Raid on Apex 7 sounds amazing, dat beach assault homage

Can't wait to explore it and shoot dudes and baddies at the same time.

Also Halo 5 invitational is definitely something to look forward to at gamescom; that's going to be a hell of a week.

That original map containing other previous maps would have been interesting but I totally understand why it was cut.

BUT:
"We drew quite a bit of inspiration from vehicle combat and battles on BTB experiences like" ... "Paradiso"
oh...
oh no

My friend just got a 16-0 perfection in his first game of CE....made me look like ass.
Granted I went 15-3 and was being nice and using the janky controller, still for someone that says they're bad at Halo it's weird when they just stomp on people in CE.

By punchrock Go To PostThat original map containing other previous maps would have been interesting but I totally understand why it was cut.

That's just obnoxious that they were going to stick in some old maps. I love how ambitious that is even though it was understandably reduced haha. Man... Can't wait to step foot on those shores.

By link1201 Go To PostDeath Island? That was fun.

Yea that's the one. Been awhile since I played Halo PC. lol

Frankie, does the invitational confirm that you guys won't be at RTX this year?

Could you imagine coming across a secret passage on Apex, following it to its end and suddenly finding yourself in Cold Storage? Ridiculous. Definitely too big for a 12 v 12 match lol. That would be something perhaps a 24 v 24 sized match would accommodate.

By Wesleyshark Go To PostGive me a reason to buy a ps4, aside from No Man's Sky.

Street Fighter V, PlayStation 4 is just another word for "FightBox 4"

By JBird20022 Go To PostStreet Fighter V, PlayStation 4 is just another word for "FightBox 4"

Uncharted is gorgeous, but has nothing that demands being played, especially now that Tomb Raider is basically the same thing with a female lead, and already available and also now a timed exclusive to Xbox.

Bloodborne and the like just don't interest me. I get why people like them though!

I don't play fighter games, mainly because I'm absolutely terrible at them and can't seem to get better no matter how many times I try loll. I tried out Killer Instinct since it's on the Xbox and while it was fun for a bit, it didn't hold my interest.. And again... I'm terrible. Total button masher.

Gran Turismo/Drive Club? Mehhh. There's Forza.

Final Fantasy is cross platform now. Also, the Final Fantasy 7 remake will only be a timed exclusive.

Metal Gear is cross platform now.

No Man's Sky is coming to Xbox down the road.

Killzone looks lovely, but I don't think would be enough to justify a console buy.

A bunch of indie titles on Ps4 = a bunch of inside titles on Xbox One.

The ps4 exclusive destiny loot in the Taken King isn't anything special and I'm already deeply invested into three characters on Xbox.

Their online service is constantly going down. Their customer service is, from what I've read about on forums and gaming sites, a nightmare for a lot of people.

I can't think of any other exclusives off the top of my head. What else do they have? I'm talking AAA titles, not indies.

Halo.

Tomb Raider is basically the same thing? Bruhhh

By reilo Go To PostTomb Raider is basically the same thing? Bruhhh

I've only played Uncharted 2, but I like the Tomb Raider reboot more from a gameplay perspective. There was more freedom to traverse and explore the environment and the combat was better too. Uncharted had better story and characters, but I wouldn't play either game for their story.

The TR reboot had much better gameplay mechanics than UC, but UC still has better set pieces. I can't imagine not playing Naughty Dog's games though, so a PS4 is a no brainer.

By Mix Go To PostFrankie, does the invitational confirm that you guys won't be at RTX this year?

We will be there with a small presence to support GrifballHub and some other stuff, and I will personally be there, but yeah, no big presence this year because of timing (E3, Gamescon, ChinaJoy etc).

I got Rocket League on PC. It's fun. I'm not quite sold fully on it. Probably cos I am rubbish.

Eh Uncharted 4 looks like on another level compared to RoTR.

I'm sure cross gen plays into that.

The hero HaloENT deserves:

UC4 does look stonking. I just don't wanna play it much.

Man, I'm on a real downer with all these cool games.

By Stinkles Go To PostWe will be there with a small presence to support GrifballHub and some other stuff, and I will personally be there, but yeah, no big presence this year because of timing (E3, Gamescon, ChinaJoy etc).

Hey Frankie who at 343 is coming to ChinaJoy?

By Stinkles Go To PostWe will be there with a small presence to support GrifballHub and some other stuff, and I will personally be there, but yeah, no big presence this year because of timing (E3, Gamescon, ChinaJoy etc).

very cool, Reclaimer hub will be there via zoojoo and myself. Should be fun!

By digmouse Go To PostHey Frankie who at 343 is coming to ChinaJoy?

ME!

By Stinkles Go To PostME!

SEE YOU THERE!

Why did I do this

By nillapuddin Go To PostWhy did I do this

We shall not rest until the entire page is black. Avatars and text as well.

Speaking of Cortana... She's available on iOS and Android now bruhz

apk for Android: http://bit.ly/1OkLgn7
ipa for iOS: http://bit.ly/1e1EYJv