Posts by Thrik

Thrik · Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Thrik May 2, 2014 at 9:10 AM

That name is really bad, lol.

The screenshots look good, love a bit of Kevin Spacey too. It's really interesting to see proper likenesses and performances in games, now that the fidelity is there it actually works very well (same for Beyond: Two Souls). I guess that as games become so potentially realistic, faces have to be based on actual people and performances — expecting artists and animators to immaculately make up characters is a very bad use of time, although I can imagine some vehemently oppose the idea because it's less creative. Of course there'll always be more stylised games to produce things from scratch, just like with films.

WTF at the video though, 90 seconds of ads before I can watch it? Get fucked Destructoid.

Thrik · 24 - Live another day Thrik April 30, 2014 at 5:07 PM

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Thrik · Beyond: Two Souls Thrik April 27, 2014 at 8:59 PM

So I finally got this to console myself following my console's demise, and it's reminded me why I've always been on the 'love' team concerning Quantic Dream's polarising games. While it's the same old story in that much of it is spent triggering scripted moments and going around relatively controlled environments, there's just something about the atmosphere and immersiveness of these games that's unique.

In some ways they're a showcase of technology, because my god does this game look good both in terms of fidelity and animation. The environments feel very alive and fun to just explore. Despite being a last-gen game it feels like a glimpse of the future, and if developers can combine this level of attention to detail and cinematic feel with different styles of gameplay (ADD GUNS THEN ITS A REAL GAME LOL) then we're in for a treat.

I hope that adventure games make a comeback with this kind of quality. That's what Quantic Dream's games have always been at heart, and it's a shame that almost every other game in that genre looks (and often plays) like crap. Apart from the ones that are highly stylised, of course.

I have to say though, the highly scripted nature of the game results in some really brilliant moments. When the camerawork, music, audio, art, and drama all come together they produce something extremely memorable — something that's not really a game or a film, where the term 'interactive entertainment' actually feels more appropriate.

Thrik · What's going on with your life? Thrik April 27, 2014 at 11:04 AM

Couldn't see an obvious thread for this.

So, as many here know I've recently decided to make life as complicated as possible by simultaneously moving home, getting a new job, and breaking up with my 3.5-year girlfriend.

Right now things are going pretty well, all moved into my new flat. No internet access until next week, so basically my only source of entertainment has been my PS3's wonderful world of Blu-ray, DVD, and games. Even my 3G mobile internet ran out so I'm currently in Subway writing this.

Except now my PS3 has just died as I'm about four missions away from completing GTA5 — looks permanent. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!

Thrik · Aww yisss. My mapcore shit came. Thrik April 25, 2014 at 12:59 PM

Just still in R&D knj. D:

Thrik · Updated VTF Shell Extensions Thrik April 23, 2014 at 3:13 PM

Thanks Latteh, thought that was the case. Unstickied it to free up some room.

Thrik · The Door Problem Thrik April 23, 2014 at 12:07 PM

lol. The breakdown of how all the different industry roles see things is great.

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“So what does a game designer do? Are you an artist? Do you design characters and write the story? Or no, wait, you’re a programmer?”
Game design is one of those nebulous terms to people outside the game industry that’s about as clear as the “astrophysicist” job title is to me. It’s also my job, so I find myself explaining what game design means to a lot of people from different backgrounds, some of whom don’t know anything about games.

http://www.lizengland.com/blog/2014/04/the-door-problem/

Thrik · Aww yisss. My mapcore shit came. Thrik April 23, 2014 at 7:56 AM

Jesus what an unholy collection! Don't forget the sexy modelling shot with you wearing them all at once, we can have them all in our official fashion brochure.

Thrik

It's back, but you knew that.

Thrik · MapCore Chat Room -- broken for anyone else? Thrik April 22, 2014 at 9:22 PM

Seems to be some downtime on the chat server (it's separate). I've filed a support ticket so hopefully back soon!

Thrik · Are there any good mobile games? Thrik April 17, 2014 at 11:30 PM

Fruit Ninja and Cut the Rope are still pretty much the only mobile games I can actually recommend.

Thrik · Music you listen to while weurking ? Thrik April 17, 2014 at 2:43 PM

I have a pretty vast collection of electronica that I listen to while working, much of which lacks vocals but even the ones with vocals are pretty fine for working IMO.

I've posted a lot of it in the random music thread over the years, but here are some from today's playlist (go ahead and explore the artists further if you like):

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Thrik · Beers Thrik April 17, 2014 at 10:49 AM

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I'm having some beers tonight. This makes me go:
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I normally like stuff like Coors Light, Peroni, Amstel. We also have a Brew Dog in Birmingham which sells some damn tasty beers which get you off your face since they're so strong xD

A BrewDog opened here recently too, I was quite impressed by the place. Nice atmosphere, unique flavours, and having PS1/N64 consoles around to play on is a sweet touch.