By TheHunter Go To PostI'm hearing only 500K sales though.For real?
By Mdot Go To PostFor real?Nah. NPD is 925k w/ bundles. Only 300k and change X1s were sold over the course of October, so at least ~620k retail copies. Probably closer to 800k.
By Poodlestrike Go To PostNah. NPD is 925k w/ bundles. Only 300k and change X1s were sold over the course of October, so at least ~620k retail copies. Probably closer to 800k.That's what I figured.
I think this game has legs too. I'm not sure how the feedback to BLOPS3 has been or how Battlefront will be received, but I think this game has proven already that it has the chops to stand up there for a while, based solely on gameplay. The promised support will go a long way to keeping it relevant and selling.
By Mdot Go To PostThat's what I figured.Plus, you gotta figure that there's a lot of people who held off after MCC released the way it did.
I think this game has legs too. I'm not sure how the feedback to BLOPS3 has been or how Battlefront will be received, but I think this game has proven already that it has the chops to stand up there for a while, based solely on gameplay. The promised support will go a long way to keeping it relevant and selling.
By Poodlestrike Go To PostPlus, you gotta figure that there's a lot of people who held off after MCC released the way it did.Right. I think there will be a lot of word of mouth support (as ridiculous as that sounds for such a huge franchise).
There's a lot of huge franchises. Halo/Battlefront/CoD/Destiny/Rainbow Six
4 wasn't that well-received, MCC was a mess. Makes sense that people would move onto another series that's competing for their money.
4 wasn't that well-received, MCC was a mess. Makes sense that people would move onto another series that's competing for their money.
By Mdot Go To PostRight. I think there will be a lot of word of mouth support (as ridiculous as that sounds for such a huge franchise).Almost like it's back to the beginning when Halo generated hype through word of mouth of how good it was on the OG Xbox. It is funny how some people on a certain gaming forum wanted this thing to fail so badly. Salivating at the NPD only for it to not turn out how they wanted it to.
By ABADGUY Go To PostAlmost like it's back to the beginning when Halo generated hype through word of mouth of how good it was on the OG Xbox. It is funny how some people on a certain gaming forum wanted this thing to fail so badly. Salivating at the NPD only for it to not turn out how they wanted it to.It's hilarious how transparent things are in that thread. You got guys always saying that they care about the Sales thread because they're "genuinely" interested in the state of the industry, but that's a damn falsehood. Just looking at who is in there, almost celebrating. Nirolak is probably the only one who actually cares to explain why Halo 5's figures are lower.
I don't give a fig for NPD and all that. Battlefront is a shadow of a FPS, CoD is not my thing, Halo 5 brings the arena sweet, sweet... pain, as I die, again.
By Ricky Ricardo Go To PostIt's hilarious how transparent things are in that thread. You got guys always saying that they care about the Sales thread because they're "genuinely" interested in the state of the industry, but that's a damn falsehood. Just looking at who is in there, almost celebrating. Nirolak is probably the only one who actually cares to explain why Halo 5's figures are lower.The whole "i genuinely care about the industry" posts piss me off more than anything else, if they cared about the industry they would be out buying games and not wasting their time hoping for the one not on the console they love ( yet can never seem to actually buy and support the exclusives for)to bomb so they can celebrate. It's not about gaming at all for these people that much is clear to me. At the end of the day that is the kind of environment that the moderation helped to cultivate on that site unfortunately.
By RedSparrows Go To PostI don't give a fig for NPD and all that. Battlefront is a shadow of a FPS, CoD is not my thing, Halo 5 brings the arena sweet, sweet… pain, as I die, again.CO-SIGNED!
By GringoSuave89 Go To PostThe games were good, the glitches plentiful. It was definitely a great night for Halo.
It was fun rolling with Team K Cups. Won 16 of last 17 Warzone matches now.
Anyone that pretends to care about the state of the industry should get banned.
These people believe themselves to be above playing smaller titles. These same titles that will launch with a large amount of multiplayer maps and modes. Single player only games (because multiplayer is the devil). Games that aren't designed to steer you towards microtransactions.
They complain that the direction AAA games are headed is "killing gaming" yet keep supporting it and not the ones that develop games that fit their ideals.
These people believe themselves to be above playing smaller titles. These same titles that will launch with a large amount of multiplayer maps and modes. Single player only games (because multiplayer is the devil). Games that aren't designed to steer you towards microtransactions.
They complain that the direction AAA games are headed is "killing gaming" yet keep supporting it and not the ones that develop games that fit their ideals.
That whole forum is thread after thread of how bad this game is. Honestly, if I didn't read any impressions or feedback and played the game in a vacuum of isolation, I would think this was one of the best received entries in the series. Definitely from the multiplayer side of it at the very least. People quoting low player levels already. Has there been any data supporting that?
But that comparison to CE gaining momentum from word of mouth on the OG Xbox is exactly what I was thinking of.
But that comparison to CE gaining momentum from word of mouth on the OG Xbox is exactly what I was thinking of.
By RedSparrows Go To PostApparently Halo 5 lacks weapon/map control.That's absolute insanity.
What fucking planet are these people on?
Yeah it's kind of weird. I really enjoy Halo 5. It has it's issues (really wish there weren't 40 Warden fights for one) but I think it's a great game.
Actually seeing people's reactions on reddit/gaf to this game has my mind blown. I'm convinced I played a different Halo Reach/Halo 4 than most people because if you go by the internet it's the worst Halo ever.
Actually seeing people's reactions on reddit/gaf to this game has my mind blown. I'm convinced I played a different Halo Reach/Halo 4 than most people because if you go by the internet it's the worst Halo ever.
Admittedly, Halo is my favorite franchise and I love it. But I'm constantly thinking, "am I wearing rose-colored glasses?" when I read the feedback. It's insane.
Mark my words, this will all come full circle once the holiday games run their course and H5 is still holding momentum with user base. The backlash will fade. #internet
Mark my words, this will all come full circle once the holiday games run their course and H5 is still holding momentum with user base. The backlash will fade. #internet
By RedSparrows Go To PostApparently Halo 5 lacks weapon/map control.Baloney, try winning in fathom without someone holding on to the railgun. Watch you and your team succumb to the blue blur of death
What fucking planet are these people on?
It seems like Halo 5 will have much, much longer legs than Halo 4 did. Time will obviously tell, though. There's so many AAA games out this holiday, it's ridiculous.
By RedSparrows Go To PostApparently Halo 5 lacks weapon/map control.
What fucking planet are these people on?
It's literally impossible for map control to not be a thing in a multiplayer game. I really don't understand how people think it's possible, let alone why some people think it's exclusive to Halo, or even shooters.
-In fighters, you want to have stage control. You usually achieve this by backing an enemy into a corner and preventing them from getting out. It limits their options.
-In strategy games, you need to expand. Try playing Civ or StarCraft and never expanding past your home base. Just let your opponent/opponents take up all those precious resources, you don't need that part of the map..
The promethean are awful enemies.
- Knights – boring bullet sponges
Wonder if this guy realizes that all you have to do is shoot the glowing part on his wings 3-4 times, he screams and opens his face and you just have to shoot him once in the head.
and if you don't have the aim for that, suppressors absolutely destroy them in a few seconds.
It's irrelevant what you actually do, for some people Prometheans are just bad. 'Bring back the flood'. smh.
Halo is always divisive, always by turns good, by others annoying or niggly or even bad, but ffs, some people.
Halo is always divisive, always by turns good, by others annoying or niggly or even bad, but ffs, some people.
By RobNBanks Go To PostWonder if this guy realizes that all you have to do is shoot the glowing part on his wings 3-4 times, he screams and opens his face and you just have to shoot him once in the head.I've just come to the conclusion that the percentage of people that are actually good at video games make up a small percentage of people that buy them. A lot of these complaints are just silly
and if you don't have the aim for that, suppressors absolutely destroy them in a few seconds.
i liked the prometheans alright in h4, tho i preferred the flood. i never had a problem with the knights. i wish they didnt have invincibility frames when they teleported but otherwise they were fine. knights look kinda boring in h5 without any special abilities, but i havent actually played it so i probably shouldnt be too judgmental.
speaking of which the promethians were originally based on chess pieces
crawler=pawn
watcher=bishop
knight=knight
but 3 were cut in early h4 dev. however they mentioned in a panel once they might bring them back in the future so
soldier=rook?
but is warden=king or queen? (or maybe development took a different direction and its neither. im p sure the didact was meant to be the king but dev time or $$$ ran out and they made a glorious qte instead, but maybe the warden fights were somewhat based on what that encounter was originally supposed to be)
speaking of which the promethians were originally based on chess pieces
crawler=pawn
watcher=bishop
knight=knight
but 3 were cut in early h4 dev. however they mentioned in a panel once they might bring them back in the future so
soldier=rook?
but is warden=king or queen? (or maybe development took a different direction and its neither. im p sure the didact was meant to be the king but dev time or $$$ ran out and they made a glorious qte instead, but maybe the warden fights were somewhat based on what that encounter was originally supposed to be)
By JBird20022 Go To PostI've just come to the conclusion that the percentage of people that are actually good at video games make up a small percentage of people that buy them. A lot of these complaints are just sillyYeah it's just annoying. I'm banned so I can't even correct him and I don't know if anyone else has already. Stuff like this has an impact on people's decisions, and I just don't get why people feel they have the right to judge a game when they're not good enough to make a fair assessment.
I once recommended Max Payne to someone and they said "nah, I heard the enemies are bullet sponges". Now whether you think MP3 is a good game or not isn't relevant because someone, or a number of people swayed his opinion into not even trying the game out because they weren't capable of shooting a head.
It's posts like that where I remember why CoD will always sell. A shot to the toe is the same as a shot to the head, so bullet sponge will never be a thing in those games regardless of your skill level
When do you think is a reasonable time for some 343 developed DLC maps, outside of Forge? I'm pumped for the BTB and don't have many complaints about the current map situations, but I figure around Spring for some new additions is fair?
By Mdot Go To PostWhen do you think is a reasonable time for some 343 developed DLC maps, outside of Forge? I'm pumped for the BTB and don't have many complaints about the current map situations, but I figure around Spring for some new additions is fair?
The expectation is December. We're expecting a new City Warzone map, a Rig remix, and one more they showed that I can't remember.
By GringoSuave89 Go To PostThe expectation is December. We're expecting a new City Warzone map, a Rig remix, and one more they showed that I can't remember.
Unf unf unf!
Believe in Mega-Headlong-Perdition!
By GringoSuave89 Go To PostThe expectation is December. We're expecting a new City Warzone map, a Rig remix, and one more they showed that I can't remember.That would be awesome if it's that soon. Forgot about the Rig remix and the other one that was mentioned.
So I decided to play something else besides TS, so I did my SWAT placement matches. Got Onyx, I don't even like SWAT. Game mode is yuck!
By Forerunner Go To PostSo I decided to play something else besides TS, so I did my SWAT placement matches. Got Onyx, I don't even like SWAT. Game mode is yuck!Breakout or bust!
By YourExWife Go To PostWut?
On your homescreen, just hit the right trigger and you go right to your pins and the "Games and Apps" button. It's literally one button press.
Did not know that. The "hey, check out what's new!" video on install kept crashing on loading though.
https://twitter.com/RyanTowey/status/665256148958769153
Wait is he right?
Wait is he right?
Finally got around to reading the artbook! Pretty pictures, but could use more captions. A lot of stuff is just... it looks great, but I have no idea what it is :P
2 things did stick out, though. There's a rocket launcher design in there that looks GREAT. I'm not one of the detractors of the green tube, but this thing looked like SPNKr 2.0, and it is amazing. Sleek and gorgeous and entirely unique.
Second is a tidbit about the Infinity; apparently, they want it to serve as a narrative home for the players. This obviously didn't really happen in 5, but could it end up as a hub in 6?
2 things did stick out, though. There's a rocket launcher design in there that looks GREAT. I'm not one of the detractors of the green tube, but this thing looked like SPNKr 2.0, and it is amazing. Sleek and gorgeous and entirely unique.
Second is a tidbit about the Infinity; apparently, they want it to serve as a narrative home for the players. This obviously didn't really happen in 5, but could it end up as a hub in 6?
I'm sorry mobile users forgive me:
Forget fallout 4, Xenoblade chronicles X...just umph.
Still kinda assmad about the fear of western whiplash and having the elements (and some game options) cut and or twisted to be more "west friendly"
Forget fallout 4, Xenoblade chronicles X...just umph.
Still kinda assmad about the fear of western whiplash and having the elements (and some game options) cut and or twisted to be more "west friendly"
By JBird20022 Go To PostI'm sorry mobile users forgive me:Is this for the Tamagotchi?
Forget fallout 4, Xenoblade chronicles X…just umph.
By JBird20022 Go To PostI'm sorry mobile users forgive me:If you had a giant mecha, and needed to hit something, why would you get out of the giant mecha before hitting it.
Forget fallout 4, Xenoblade chronicles X…just umph.
