Anthem

[Gelston]

I'm, not planning to buy this but here is a video of gameplay with that awesome cringeworthy/fake voice acting.


https://www.facebook.com/GameSpot/videos/334935943956954/

[Astray]

I'm torn because this game looks like it could be a great sci-fi monster hunter game but fucking EA, man. They are gonna fuck it up.

[Gelston]

Yeah, I like that it has solo crap in it too, but I don't want to support this sorta shit.

[Astray]

What's that game that was on the PS3? The enemies were like these grey bugs with orange weakpoints? That's what this game also reminds me of.

I cannot for the life of me remember that game despite enjoying it immensely.

[Androidpk]

What's that game that was on the PS3? The enemies were like these grey bugs with orange weakpoints? That's what this game also reminds me of.

I cannot for the life of me remember that game despite enjoying it immensely.

Lost Planet by Capcom

[Astray]

There we go, that's it. Good game.

[Androidpk]

Anthem looks pretty cool so far, like a cross between The Division and Warframe. I'll still wait for the reviews though, because EA.

[Taernath]

4:1 it will be shit.

[Astray]

If Cyberpunk gets released in 2019 it'll soften the blow for the inevitable shit show that will be other games.

[Androidpk]

I don't think Cyberpunk will launch until early 2020.

[drauz]

They had a dev livestream of gameplay fairly recently


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwoJG0B2Z_c

[Androidpk]

I forgot all about the Anthem beta this weekend.. derp :/

[Astray]

Yeah, so some guy violated the NDA and had his entire account wiped. Thousands of dollars worth of games and countless hours literally deleted.

[Gelston]

Yeah, so some guy violated the NDA and had his entire account wiped. Thousands of dollars worth of games and countless hours literally deleted.

That seems a little excessive.

[Taernath]

Yeah, so some guy violated the NDA and had his entire account wiped. Thousands of dollars worth of games and countless hours literally deleted.

I think they're saying now the guy used an alt account to violate the NDA, and it was his alt account (which didn't have anything but Anthem) that got banned. Basically the guy is full of shit. That was the last I heard.

Also, thousands of dollars on an Origin account? Christ.

[Androidpk]

Yeah, so some guy violated the NDA and had his entire account wiped. Thousands of dollars worth of games and countless hours literally deleted.

Was he streaming it?

[Astray]

That seems a little excessive.

According to some people that have gone and read through the NDA say that you can't even discuss bugs or connectivity issues publicly.


Was he streaming it?

Yes.

[Astray]

No official response on the situation. Man, that is fucked if you can suddenly have countless games just straight denied to you because of ONE NDA violation.

[Stanley Burrell]

We are Equality 7-2521.

[Taernath]

No official response on the situation. Man, that is fucked if you can suddenly have countless games just straight denied to you because of ONE NDA violation.

see:


I think they're saying now the guy used an alt account to violate the NDA, and it was his alt account (which didn't have anything but Anthem) that got banned. Basically the guy is full of shit. That was the last I heard.

Also, thousands of dollars on an Origin account? Christ.

Here's a clip of him before getting banned. Note how there was nothing in his library in the first place:

https://www.twitch.tv/smokethrone/clip/AgitatedAttractiveTeaNotATK

Also, NDA violations are serious business. He could potentially be in the hole for a lot more depending on what was in the contract, though I doubt EA would go that route due to bad PR.

[Fallen]

Anyone check out the beta? Connection/loading issues aside, it didn't really grab me. Played for a few hours and didn't see a reason to buy at launch.

[Astray]

It wasn't anything particularly special but the demo was stripped to its most playable form and only to that point. According to some observations. The technical issues weren't promising, since the game is 'always on'. All that and I still want it for the kit bashing and sheer mech customization available.

I dunno. Weird priorities I guess.

[Androidpk]

I haven't seen any customization options beyond different skins.

[AnOrdim]

Game was alright. Will see how stable it is this coming weekend after they have a chance to tweak the servers. Performance was good with newest Nvidia drivers, borderless windowed and running at 3440x1440.

Game loop is very much a mix of Destiny and Diablo. Decent range of weapons and modifications, item bonuses seem a bit off or just displaying incorrectly - Had a bunch of items that listed 0% increase to <insert bonus>.
The different weapons and abilities could be expanded, but may currently be limited for the demo - good amount of options when it comes to switching up abilities on the colossus at least.

End game looks like its going to be mixing up the right team with complimenting status effects and combos, combined with picking and choosing how you enter the fight. Graphics about what I expected, few graphical glitches, mostly just connectivity issues. Not overly worried about the issues I ran into during the VIP demo - It didn't seem like anything that can't be resolved quickly. Hopefully they expand what is available in the demo.

[Astray]

I haven't seen any customization options beyond different skins.

Your stats aren't bound to your appearance. There's an open/live beta on the 1st to the 3rd.

[Androidpk]

Game was alright. Will see how stable it is this coming weekend after they have a chance to tweak the servers. Performance was good with newest Nvidia drivers, borderless windowed and running at 3440x1440.

Game loop is very much a mix of Destiny and Diablo. Decent range of weapons and modifications, item bonuses seem a bit off or just displaying incorrectly - Had a bunch of items that listed 0% increase to <insert bonus>.
The different weapons and abilities could be expanded, but may currently be limited for the demo - good amount of options when it comes to switching up abilities on the colossus at least.

End game looks like its going to be mixing up the right team with complimenting status effects and combos, combined with picking and choosing how you enter the fight. Graphics about what I expected, few graphical glitches, mostly just connectivity issues. Not overly worried about the issues I ran into during the VIP demo - It didn't seem like anything that can't be resolved quickly. Hopefully they expand what is available in the demo.

How's the combat? Is the shooting fun? Are enemies bullet sponges or is there a fast time to kill? Is there a list of weapons yet? I just want a marksman rifle that's full auto. Destiny had a couple of those and they were really fun to use.

[AnOrdim]

How's the combat? Is the shooting fun? Are enemies bullet sponges or is there a fast time to kill? Is there a list of weapons yet? I just want a marksman rifle that's full auto. Destiny had a couple of those and they were really fun to use.

I've never played Mass Effect, but everyone I played Anthem with said it played very similar to the most recent mass effect? I found it enjoyable for the most part. There was a full auto marksman's rifle that was usable by any javelin.
There was some bullet sponge enemies, but they were the higher rarity ones so it wasn't terrible. Again, you could wipe things out with coordinated combos with a good group pretty quick. You also can't just go stand in the open and take a bunch of shots either, you'll be downed really quickly.

[Fallen]

Bioware already fixed one of the more annoying parts of the demo, which was how slow you move around in the town. You'll be able to sprint in the full game, thank god.

[Astray]

The demo was confirmed to be old. The Capture Event in Japan basically confirmed a lot of suspicions on the demo and had way more fixes. No PvP, which feels weird but okay. You can't buy materials with cash so no pay to progress faster. Bioware caught a bit of flak for some pricing but they confirmed that was just testing and is subject to going down in cost.

The best part is that Masterwork and Legendary parts/weapons/etc are all game changers.

[Androidpk]

I'm actually liking that they aren't doing PVP. PVP ruined Destiny because they try so hard to balance the PVP aspect and it ruins the PVE aspect.

[Astray]

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

[Fallen]

I'm actually liking that they aren't doing PVP. PVP ruined Destiny because they try so hard to balance the PVP aspect and it ruins the PVE aspect.

The Division is being smart this time around and is completely separating PvE from PvP balance. More games need to do this.

[Androidpk]

The Division is being smart this time around and is completely separating PvE from PvP balance. More games need to do this.

I was hoping they'd make the dark zone pvp for D2 optional but it doesn't look like that will happen.

[Fallen]

I was hoping they'd make the dark zone pvp for D2 optional but it doesn't look like that will happen.

It is what it is. I hate PvP but spent a lot of time in the DZ farming. Makes for some tense situations that I don't think i've ever experienced in other games.

[Astray]

Live beta starts in an hour.

[Gelston]

Live beta starts in an hour.

This game is going to cause EA to fold Bioware. Poor SWTOR.

[Astray]

This game is going to cause EA to fold Bioware. Poor SWTOR.

Imagine being Bioware and being unable to work on a Star Wars game.

[Taernath]

Imagine being Bioware and being unable to work on a Star Wars game.

Imagine a Star Wars game that doesn't suck.

[Astray]

Imagine a Star Wars game that doesn't suck.

There exists one, man. Just gotta get the license away from EA.

[Astray]

It's not bad. A little clunky in a few areas but those are addressed in the full game. The hub feels weird, maybe because it's not the 'full' thing yet but it's busy. I was walking past an NPC and he bumped into another NPC and there was an animation for it. Whoa, bro.

The weapons feel good. My only complaint is the flying feels awkward on a controller and could take some practice.

Enemies are pretty legit. I nearly died because they combo'd me. You aren't a walking monstrosity, your first suit gets beat up pretty quick but can still hold its own in a fire fight.

[Methais]

Imagine a Star Wars game that doesn't suck.

Like the ones Bioware made?

[Taernath]

Like the ones Bioware made?

Yep. That was 15 years ago though. That Bioware is dead.

[drauz]

One of the biggest complaints I've heard is that with new weapon drops you have to go back to town and do some stuff then head back out into the wilds before you can even try them out.

[Methais]

Yep. That was 15 years ago though. That Bioware is dead.

I blame Simu.

[Astray]

One of the biggest complaints I've heard is that with new weapon drops you have to go back to town and do some stuff then head back out into the wilds before you can even try them out.

You get dropped back into town after missions but at the result screen you can see if the weapon is worth keeping. You can scrap weapons at the result screen too, which is nice.

[sellstuff1]

You get dropped back into town after missions but at the result screen you can see if the weapon is worth keeping. You can scrap weapons at the result screen too, which is nice.

Just like you scrapped your last girlfriend when they became a teenager.

[Ashlander]

Just like you scrapped your last girlfriend when they became a teenager.

Every sellstuff1 post to Astray

http://media.japanpowered.com/images/notice-me-senpai.jpg

[Gelston]

Yep. That was 15 years ago though. That Bioware is dead.

That Bioware isn't dead. They've been wanting to make a new KoToR, but EA has said no every time.

[Astray]

Bioware loved the KoToR series and it needs a revival. They did a lot of good with Anthem though. I enjoyed what little of the demo I got to fiddle with.

I might stream it later.

[Ashlander]

As much as I'd love a new KoToR I'd be worried about how it would turn out with most of the original studio gone now.

[Gelston]

As much as I'd love a new KoToR I'd be worried about how it would turn out with most of the original studio gone now.

It would turn out amazingly amazing and you stop being a nay sayer you son of a bitch.

[Astray]

They need a montage of getting the team back together.

[Ashlander]

It would turn out amazingly amazing and you stop being a nay sayer you son of a bitch.

https://media.makeameme.org/created/im-sorry-dave-5b81ec.jpg

[Methais]

That Bioware isn't dead. They've been wanting to make a new KoToR, but EA has said no every time.

So they’re not dead, just effectively dead.

[Taernath]

Bioware loved the KoToR series and it needs a revival. They did a lot of good with Anthem though. I enjoyed what little of the demo I got to fiddle with.

I might stream it later.

Everything I've heard about Anthem says it looks good, but plays average with a flying gimmick. I have the demo installed, I might check it out later.

[Astray]

Everything I've heard about Anthem says it looks good, but plays average with a flying gimmick. I have the demo installed, I might check it out later.

PS4?

[Taernath]

PS4?

XXXbox

[Gelston]

XXXbox

Gaybox

[Astray]

XXXbox

https://i.imgur.com/99o5yUz.png

[Androidpk]

I'm playing it on Xbone. So far it's.. okay.

[Gelston]

btw, PC is superior to both. Console peasants.

[Androidpk]

Only beta cucks feel the need to brag about gaming on a PC.

[Gelston]

Only beta cucks feel the need to brag about gaming on a PC.

"Beta cucks" what a tool

[Taernath]

btw, PC is superior to both. Console peasants.

https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/508/644/9eb.jpg

[Astray]

The customization and giving your Javelin a personalized touch is nice. I have yet to run into anyone running the same color scheme.

Outside of people that default skin but those people are fucking savages.

[Gelston]

https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/508/644/9eb.jpg

I do own all platforms though. My opinion is not misinformed.

[Taernath]

I do own all platforms though. My opinion is not misinformed.

If it's an EA game I tend to get them on consoles for achievements, Origin is rarted.

[Gelston]

If it's an EA game I tend to get them on consoles for achievements, Origin is rarted.

I get sports games on console, like Madden and shit. I just hugely prefer mouse and keyboard for shooters and stuff.

[Androidpk]

Only time I care about m/k these days is if I'm playing a competitive fps

[Velfi]

XXXbox


I'm playing it on Xbone.

https://i.imgur.com/0AqWDOz.gif

[Ashlander]

Knew about the demo for consoles but is there one for PC too right now?

[Taernath]

Knew about the demo for consoles but is there one for PC too right now?

Yep.


https://i.imgur.com/0AqWDOz.gif

fite me nurd

[Ashlander]

Yep.

Damn it...guess I'm going download origin

[Androidpk]

Zoe's facial expressions remind me of ME3.

[Taernath]

They've got the thousand yard Bioware stare and awkward pregen animations that plagued Andromeda.


Annnnnd the lag is unplayable.

[Astray]

They've got the thousand yard Bioware stare and awkward pregen animations that plagued Andromeda.


Annnnnd the lag is unplayable.

I swear to God the face for when your Javelin is closing is some form of T-pose paste place holder.

I only had a few bursts of lag in Missions. Free world often worked much smoother.

Edit - Grabbits are ugly as sin, btw.

[Androidpk]

Interceptor is dope AF

[Methais]

https://i.imgur.com/0AqWDOz.gif

https://pics.me.me/thumb_how-xboxusers-smoke-weed-xbox-let-the-game-begin-40905150.png

[Androidpk]

A 3rd person shooter in 2019 that doesn't allow you to change shooting stances, from left to right, is a fail IMO. :/

[Astray]

Made the mistake of choosing a Colossus. For a tank unit it feels weighty but I swear it's made of paper sometimes.

[Androidpk]

Made the mistake of choosing a Colossus. For a tank unit it feels weighty but I swear it's made of paper sometimes.

Thiccboi :lol:

[Astray]

You can perform some shield based attacks. I identify as a meteor now.

[Androidpk]

Can you only unlock 1 javelin per account?

[Astray]

Yeah, the open demo is basically one javelin unlock. They might do the rest on day 3. The VIP one was like that.

[Androidpk]

Is there a source somewhere that shows what the expedition feats mean?

[Astray]

Far as I can tell Expedition feats are just exp tasks. They don't do anything else in the demo.

[Androidpk]

Far as I can tell Expedition feats are just exp tasks. They don't do anything else in the demo.

Is there a legend that identifies which is which? I'm talking about the gold/silver/bronze medals awarded at the end of a mission.

[Astray]

Start/Options > Journal > Feats

Gives you the requirements for the medals.

[Astray]

Why you would ever touch the ground with the Storm is beyond me. Literally just a floating magic platform.

[Androidpk]

Why you would ever touch the ground with the Storm is beyond me. Literally just a floating magic platform.

They don't overheat from flying?

[Astray]

They don't overheat from flying?

They do but their heat gauge is huge.

[Taernath]

I made it into lag-free expeditions yesterday. The shooting/gameplay is faster and more fluid than Destiny, and the flying is pretty fun. Customization looks like it could be really good, but I suspect it will be monetized to hell by EA. 'Story' seems meh.

[Astray]

I made it into lag-free expeditions yesterday. The shooting/gameplay is faster and more fluid than Destiny, and the flying is pretty fun. Customization looks like it could be really good, but I suspect it will be monetized to hell by EA. 'Story' seems meh.

There was a lot of drama over this picture:

https://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/news/6/4/64606_6424_ea-anthems-cosmetics-bought-shards-alone.png

The drama was pretty much a non-point because Bioware pointed out that this was not a final price. It's also been pointed out that we don't know the value of the actual currency and people were assuming it's a $1 direct conversion.

[Taernath]

There was a lot of drama over this picture:
The drama was pretty much a non-point because Bioware pointed out that this was not a final price. It's also been pointed out that we don't know the value of the actual currency and people were assuming it's a $1 direct conversion.

Eh, the same was said about Battlefront 2. I don't put much faith in what Bioware/EA says before launch.

[Astray]

Eh, the same was said about Battlefront 2. I don't put much faith in what Bioware/EA says before launch.

True. I'm optimistic. I liked what I played, the story is 'meh' but power armor, bro. I'm excited to see more customization. Loved what I got to play with.

[Androidpk]

What I liked:

Graphics
lighting effects
sound effects
flying
mech customizination

What I didn't like:

Tarsis - seemed like an empty shell of a ghost town. Shenmue did it best, with making all the NPCs have their own set routine, which made it seem like a real town. Tarsis is just candy coated sawdust.

The guns - they all looked very similar for the most part and I couldn't tell how interesting the loot would be in the real game because the stats shown were bugged. Also there's no customization for the weapons like The Division, which is pretty dumb.

Not being able to switch your gun to your other hand. Again, this should have been a no brainer.

Flying is fun but the overheat mechanism is very tedious. Either extend it by 100% or just take it out altogether IMO.

[drauz]

Game seemed meh. I'll pass on it.

[Taernath]

Game seemed meh. I'll pass on it.

Yeah it's a 'forget about for a year until all the expansions are out and it's $20' kind of game for me. Not necessarily because it's bad, but just because I don't have the time and energy anymore for a MMOTPSRPGP2W

[Astray]

The guns thing kind of bums me out. Only Legendary weapons get unique skins. The tier of gear just looks better/cleaner.

[Androidpk]

The guns thing kind of bums me out. Only Legendary weapons get unique skins. The tier of gear just looks better/cleaner.

Have they shown any of the legendary weapons? Seems like they half assed most of the guns as far as design goes.

[Astray]

No legendary gear that's visual has been revealed. I agree but if I can make my Javelin look better, I'll deal with the boring, lazy design.

https://www.gamecrate.com/sites/default/files/ANTHEM_PART1_Screens_SH002_FINAL_LOGO_16X9.png

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Duu-s8NUUAAMcn9.jpg

[Androidpk]

Any word if the higher level armor pieces you can find have stat bonuses on them or are they just for looks?

[Astray]

Armor is purely cosmetic but I've seen numbers on modifiers that hit as high as 3,300%

[Androidpk]

Armor is purely cosmetic

ugh

How about dialogue choices? Do any of those options result in something different triggering or are they too just purely cosmetic?

And I noticed components had a level lock on them but does leveling up increase your stats? Is there a skills tree? This all seems very simplistic for a Bioware game.

[Astray]

I have no idea about the dialogue.

Leveling up, not too sure on but it feels like a no. No skill tree far as I can tell. Basically, you're gonna be using your Support Gear to define what your unit excels at (dumping big damage, like the colossus). You can switch out what your weapon skills do and that'll chance them completely. I was using a beam cutter, homing grenades, and a HE rocket on my Ranger.

I also found this (https://www.polygon.com/anthem-guide/2019/2/1/18205597/masterworks-legendaries-exotics-list#y4duxY). Not a whole lot of info but holy shit at just what was found.


Emblem of Destruction: Ultimate multi-kills of five or more increases Ultimate recharge rate by 3,300 percent

For a Colossus? You are literally an AoE wipe with your Ultimate. The only time I didn't nuke 5+ is when there weren't any more and/or the boss was the only target I could get at.

[Androidpk]

Turns out there was a pilot skill tree but they scrapped it. Might get added at a later date.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AnthemTheGame/comments/anlasz/no_more_pilot_skill_tree/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=usertext&utm_name=AnthemTheGame&utm_content=t3_anqdnh

I also saw that list of masterwork components and they sound pretty slick. The interceptor one that reloads your weapons also gives them a flat 25% increase to damage.

[Androidpk]

3rd stronghold revealed

https://i.redd.it/ugb8bid1xye21.jpg

[Astray]

I'm not opposed to scaling gear and I like how outright broken something like a Masterwork component is. That's what I want and it's what I think when I hear 'Masterwork'. Reminds me of WH40k when they talk about Legendary/Masterwork things used in battle. Shit is supposed to be bananas.

[Androidpk]

I don't know how much truth there is to this but supposedly one of the data miners found something regarding a third weapon slot that is soley for melee weapons. Would make sense since some of the trailers show mechs wielding swords.

[Astray]

That's actually a dev that blew that up and confirmed that a weapon slot was available after a certain point in the game.

[Astray]

Lots of 'not at release' makes me a little nervous.

[Androidpk]

The biggest drawback for me is the no skills tree. That alone makes me want to wait until it's implemented before buying.

[Androidpk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wka5RovFEo8

[Fallen]

This shit was great.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwzph0BKlEk

[Taernath]

Step up over cutscenes freezing during the 'beta'

[Taernath]

Word on the street is the quests are extremely boring and repetitive.

[Fallen]

There was a loot exploit that people at endgame could do to farm top tier loot, but was already patched out. Good that there isn't any PvP as I imagine there is a good number of people now completely kitted out in the best loot.

[Astray]

They've got an insane list for the day one patch and it addresses way more than I thought it would.

[SpiffyJr]

They've got an insane list for the day one patch and it addresses way more than I thought it would.

Maybe, but the game is shit. The combat is good but it needed at least 6-12 months more development. I'm really hoping these shit tier publishers learn from Apex Legends and go back to the glory days of games. You know... when games released and were actually fully playable.

[Neveragain]

Maybe, but the game is shit. The combat is good but it needed at least 6-12 months more development. I'm really hoping these shit tier publishers learn from Apex Legends and go back to the glory days of games. You know... when games released and were actually fully playable.

Looks like another epic bomb.

[Astray]

I don't think it'll bomb but I greatly doubt that the game is going to be as wildly successful as EA 'predicts'. They are banking a lot on Anthem being a massive seller and I can comfortably say it won't be.

Again, I'm not in it because I'm impressed with the product. I'm into it because of the power armor fanboy in me gets to customize the fuck out of power armor.

[Stumplicker]

I think its success hinges on how much of the teenage demographic they can pull. They've got heavy competition what with all the Destinies and Divisions and Warframes and whatever-the-fucks. the EA brand alone is enough to put older gamers off and onto one of the many other similar options, but if they can capture the younger demographic, they have a shot at some market share.

Edit to add: I think EA would benefit at this point from dropping the EA brand an incorporating another company from which to publish. Their name is synonymous with quality games still, but it's also synonymous for good games completely buried with both micro and macro transactions that crush the gameplay. I even get annoyed playing Madden 19 single player because it tries to push their card packs for online on me at every single turn. And absolutely fuck MLB: The Show's wonderful system of leveling up your single player character's stats with fucking microtransaction coins.

[drauz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qRFVPqNmh0

[Androidpk]

That's a hard pass for me.

[Androidpk]

Reviews are starting to pop up

https://www.pcgamer.com/anthem-review/

[Androidpk]

Oof - https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/anthem?ref=hp

[Astray]

From what I played, it's fun.

[Androidpk]

From what I played, it's fun.

Sure but is it $60 fun?

[Astray]

I would wait for a sale.

[Astray]

Been playing for a while and I feel that the gameplay is solid. I don't have any real interest in the story but some moments are pretty great. I personally feel like the menacing forces are menacing without being stupidly overt about it. Combos are satisfying as all fuck and don't even get me started on the customization. The multiplayer lobby is super well designed.

That being said, I do have some issues. Fucking load times are still pretty brutal, especially if it's a story mission. Outside feels both hectic as fuck and barren. Which says absolutely nothing about the immersion shattering pop-ins and bugs in the fort. Speaking of which, the fort feels lifeless. It's almost creepy to hear an NPC conversation in the silence.

[Androidpk]

Fort Tarsis absolutely puzzles me. It's like Bioware outsourced that part of the game to someone else.

[Astray]

Undoubtedly, the layout to Fort Tarsis is fucking dumb. Almost like they wanted to combine the open world aspect with a HUB world. I've been fiddling in Freeplay and world events are plentiful enough to easily farm loot. Coins are also stupid easy to come by. I've looted some chests that are 800-3,000. Some people are getting tens of thousands.

[Androidpk]

Yeah but supposedly once you get to the endgame and finish all the missions the coin supply dries up completely.

[Astray]

It doesn't.

[Astray]

They 'fixed' the loot drop rates and now the game is pretty rough. Pre patch, I was getting a healthy amount of variety in the gear and now it's just a trickle.

Tons of blow back on that recently.

[Astray]

Abandon ship. Anthem is bricking consoles.

[Simu]

Abandon ship. Anthem is bricking consoles.

https://media1.tenor.com/images/15b1ef4e2fc66fe3c4394940e2d9e693/tenor.gif

[Taernath]

It's not bricking consoles, just hard crashes. Bricking is where a console is fucked permanently.

Still, gotta love these games that release with game-ending bugs even after an open "beta" where the bug was first reported.

[Gelston]

It's not bricking consoles, just hard crashes. Bricking is where a console is fucked permanently.

Still, gotta love these games that release with game-ending bugs even after an open "beta" where the bug was first reported.

Because it isn't a real beta, it is a free trial by another name.

[Taernath]

Because it isn't a real beta, it is a free trial by another name.

Hence the sarcasm quotes.

[Androidpk]

Great article by Kotaku's Jason Schreier on the problems that plagued Anthem's development.

https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964

[Astray]

Read that. The level of bullshit that surrounds the game is nuts.

[Androidpk]

Two major flops in a row, how long until Bioware is shit canned?

[Astray]

Did you read the response to the article that Bioware came out with? I shit you not, I have never wanted the death of a studio more.

[Androidpk]

Did you read the response to the article that Bioware came out with? I shit you not, I have never wanted the death of a studio more.

Yeah. I mean, I'm not surprised by it, seems like a typical canned corporate response when responding to something like that. If you had asked me a year or two ago if I'd be upset about Bioware shutting down I'd probably say yes. Now I'm thinking it's a good thing. EA needs to die as well.

[Taernath]

Did you read the response to the article that Bioware came out with? I shit you not, I have never wanted the death of a studio more.

"Tell me about the AAA games again, EA."

*blam*

[Stanley Burrell]

We are Equality 7-2521.

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[Astray]

"Tell me about the AAA games again, EA."

*blam*

Laughed a little too hard at that one.

[Astray]

Well, Bioware just sent out an e-mail telling everyone working on Anthem to stop talking to the press.

[Taernath]

Well, Bioware just sent out an e-mail telling everyone working on Anthem to stop talking to the press.

The funny thing is Anthem seems to have been almost entirely Bioware's fault. I knew that demo at E3 was mostly bullshot and pre-renders, but I never imagined they would try to pass off a game that didn't even have any missions finished yet. Even if Bioware isn't taken behind the woodshed in the near future, they've irreparably damaged their brand.

[Astray]

The funny thing is Anthem seems to have been almost entirely Bioware's fault. I knew that demo at E3 was mostly bullshot and pre-renders, but I never imagined they would try to pass off a game that didn't even have any missions finished yet. Even if Bioware isn't taken behind the woodshed in the near future, they've irreparably damaged their brand.

If you read Jason's article, it is entirely Bioware managements fault. The same thing came out about Andromeda too though, but we're back here again. Nothing is going to change unless they take the upper tier and start crucifying them. The fact that it's gotten so bad that people are literally sobbing in bathrooms is nuts. It's absolutely nuts.

[Taernath]

If you read Jason's article, it is entirely Bioware managements fault. The same thing came out about Andromeda too though, but we're back here again. Nothing is going to change unless they take the upper tier and start crucifying them. The fact that it's gotten so bad that people are literally sobbing in bathrooms is nuts. It's absolutely nuts.

I fault EA a little bit for prioritizing Frostbite engineer access to Madden and Fifa, but whaddayagonnado. Most of Bioware's big names have left so it's a shell of a company anyway.

[Astray]

I fault EA a little bit for prioritizing Frostbite engineer access to Madden and Fifa, but whaddayagonnado. Most of Bioware's big names have left so it's a shell of a company anyway.

Nope, that was a choice from Bioware. They liked the rendering and it was multiplayer enabled. They had the option to completely start from scratch and create an engine.

[Astray]

https://i.imgur.com/8YNT4CF.jpg

[Androidpk]

Should have used the Unreal engine IMO.

[Astray]

It's weird because they focused almost exclusively on the appearance but left all the guns virtually identical.

[Androidpk]

It's weird because they focused almost exclusively on the appearance but left all the guns virtually identical.

Total noobs.