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Saints Row: The Third - Volition/SR get new owner

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  • heenatoheenato Alice Leywind Registered User regular
    I wouldn't be surprised if it DIDN'T.

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  • MocoMoco Registered User regular
    Because of the situation they're in at the moment? Hopefully they do have their dlc on sale because I'm not so sure about buying it at full price and I bet there many others who feel the same.

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  • Casually HardcoreCasually Hardcore Once an Asshole. Trying to be better. Registered User regular
    This whole thing about THQ President wanting to destroy SR4 by turning it into another boring ass game (RDR, GTAIV, CoD, and so on) sounds like a great premise for SR4.

  • TriiipledotTriiipledot Registered User regular
    Is anyone interested in doing co-op on PS3? I still need to finish this game.

  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    Talking of co-op, I really gotta try it out properly. I did a bit with Corkeh but had little clue on what was going on. Now that I've finished the game, wanna wreck more shit with an amigo.

  • Skull2185Skull2185 Registered User regular
    This whole thing about THQ President wanting to destroy SR4 by turning it into another boring ass game (RDR, GTAIV, CoD, and so on) sounds like a great premise for SR4.

    Woah there! RDR is a phenominal masterpiece. I don't want to derail the thread, or for Saint's Row to thematically change into a RDR clone. I don't think it belongs in a list of boring ass games though. Seeing it listed as such causes me actual physical pain :(

    Mainly in the nipple region, not sure why...

    Everyone has a price. Throw enough gold around and someone will risk disintegration.
  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    Awaiting idolninjas response in 3....... 2...... 1.....

  • OrcaOrca Also known as Espressosaurus WrexRegistered User regular
    Fuck Red Dead Redemption. You know why? Those fuckers won't release it on the PC.

  • DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2012
    PunkBoy wrote: »
    Playing through this again, can I just reiterate how much I love that Killbane says he'll hit the Saints with a "Montreal screwjob"?

    I love the pro-wrestling references in the game. I honestly wish there were more. Killbane saying every line like he's doing a promo was amazing.

    The dialog and some of the costumes were neat, but the actual wrestling match was a real let-down. You couldn't really do any of the neat wrestling moves you could use against regular enemies in the wrestling match, which was lame and the "do this sequence a few times to win" thing was disappointing.

    story spoiler below
    And I guess we are supposed to infer that Killbane was Loren's backup that overwhelmed and killed Gat, but the game sure as hell doesn't even hint at that.

    There's no real explanation for why the Boss goes to war against Killbane, instead of just beating the shit out of him and saying "The Saints are in the Syndicate now, and we are taking over Morningstar's tower, let's make some money and do some coke.

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  • curly haired boycurly haired boy Your Friendly Neighborhood Torgue Dealer Registered User regular
    Orca wrote: »
    Fuck Red Dead Redemption. You know why? Those fuckers won't release it on the PC.

    every time i think i miss a console exclusive i watch this video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtOwWoOiggc

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  • EtchwartsEtchwarts Eyes Up Registered User regular
    Saying a game is stupid because it won't release on your platform of choice is a terrible way of thinking.

  • EtchwartsEtchwarts Eyes Up Registered User regular
    I get that, but even though for the longest time I didn't own a PS3, I still thought Uncharted looked cool.

  • OrcaOrca Also known as Espressosaurus WrexRegistered User regular
    What kills me is that it was released for the XBox as well as the PS3.

    If it was released only for the PS3, I could see it.

    But the XBox is basically a PC with a weird architecture. If you're targeting it, the effort to port it to the PC is, comparatively, minimal.

    Under some circumstances it's just a matter of changing your build target and smacking the recompile button.

  • GnomeTankGnomeTank What the what? Portland, OregonRegistered User regular
    I don't get the whole "Man, PC gamers are so screwed" mentality. The PC is the best exclusive game platform on the planet. We get tons of exclusives that never see the light of day on console. Blizzard games come immediately to mind. We also get the far and away better versions of Bethesda games.

    I think the PC gets enough exclusive and enhanced versions that the "God, we're so screwed by consoles" mindset can fade a little.

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  • Skull2185Skull2185 Registered User regular
    I feel like maybe I'm partly to blame for the current discussion in this thread. I'm so, so sorry.

    Not that there's a plethora of SR stuff to talk about, I guess...

    Everyone has a price. Throw enough gold around and someone will risk disintegration.
  • IdolNinjaIdolNinja Registered User regular
    jdarksun wrote: »
    Skull2185 wrote: »
    Not that there's a plethora of SR stuff to talk about, I guess...
    I think we're due for an insulting skin pack in a week or two. I'm thinking an Uncle Sam suit, hat, and beard.
    ...OK, I might buy that.

    We already pulled the data on all upcoming dlc and there are only 2 packs left:
    Horror Pack
    Genki Girls Pack

    I have pics of them linked in a couple of news posts on my blog:
    http://idolninja.com/blog/?p=1524
    http://idolninja.com/blog/?p=1536

    There was originally a mention of an Unlockables pack in the leaked info before the game shipped, but there aren't the usual references in the code to it (like unlock strings) and we're speculating that it was probably cancelled.

  • IdolNinjaIdolNinja Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    jdarksun wrote: »
    IdolNinja wrote: »
    jdarksun wrote: »
    Skull2185 wrote: »
    Not that there's a plethora of SR stuff to talk about, I guess...
    I think we're due for an insulting skin pack in a week or two. I'm thinking an Uncle Sam suit, hat, and beard.
    ...OK, I might buy that.

    We already pulled the data on all upcoming dlc and there are only 2 packs left:
    Horror Pack
    Genki Girls Pack

    I have pics of them linked in a couple of news posts on my blog:
    http://idolninja.com/blog/?p=1524
    http://idolninja.com/blog/?p=1536

    There was originally a mention of an Unlockables pack in the leaked info before the game shipped, but there aren't the usual references in the code to it (like unlock strings) and we're speculating that it was probably cancelled.

    ...that's a damn shame. So it's unlikely that we'll see much more official support?

    All signs point to these being the final packs, and that there will be no more patches/fixes.

    It's also a bit worrying that there has been zero buzz or media about Enter the Dominatrix, which is supposed to ship in 2 months. We don't have anything other than a crappy April Fool's screenshot to go on which was pre-Rubin. With him talking like all projects are in flux and can be changed... well, who knows.

    IdolNinja on
  • hatedinamericahatedinamerica Registered User regular
    I find the new THQ president embarrassing.

  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    jdarksun wrote: »
    I get that, but even though for the longest time I didn't own a PS3, I still thought Uncharted looked cool.
    I felt the same way about Uncharted. After playing it, I realized that looks aren't everything, and returned it to Gamefly. YMMV, of course.

    I did the same thing, except I bought Uncharted 2 (which I was confident I would like more than the first game). I turned out to be right, but it still didn't warrant finishing, and the multiplayer didn't really hold up to GOW2. I had recently bought a PS3, and felt I needed more games. Not a great decision, really. The visuals weren't enough to turn it around.

  • rikdalyrikdaly Registered User regular
    Big Isy wrote: »
    Talking of co-op, I really gotta try it out properly. I did a bit with Corkeh but had little clue on what was going on. Now that I've finished the game, wanna wreck more shit with an amigo.

    I'd be up for some co-op, I've finished the game and most of the challenges so I'd be up for just starting a new game

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  • curly haired boycurly haired boy Your Friendly Neighborhood Torgue Dealer Registered User regular
    jdarksun wrote: »
    Orca wrote: »
    What kills me is that it was released for the XBox as well as the PS3.

    If it was released only for the PS3, I could see it.

    But the XBox is basically a PC with a weird architecture. If you're targeting it, the effort to port it to the PC is, comparatively, minimal.

    Under some circumstances it's just a matter of changing your build target and smacking the recompile button.
    It's way better than that. RDR uses RAGE and Euphoria, engines that have seen PC releases both before (Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City) and after (Max Payne 3) RDR. And since Rockstar San Diego also houses the RAGE development staff... it's a /boggle situation.

    They're working on another open world game, so maybe RDR was so big they went straight to work on RDR2? Or maybe assisting with GTA5. Who knows.

    rockstar has some studios that out-and-out hate PC gaming now

    so i say fuck em

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  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    rikdaly wrote: »
    Big Isy wrote: »
    Talking of co-op, I really gotta try it out properly. I did a bit with Corkeh but had little clue on what was going on. Now that I've finished the game, wanna wreck more shit with an amigo.

    I'd be up for some co-op, I've finished the game and most of the challenges so I'd be up for just starting a new game

    great! You'll have to wait till next week though. Sorry. Forgot to mention I'm away from home. No PC here.

  • rikdalyrikdaly Registered User regular
    no rush, plenty of games to be playing. are you going to be wanting to use mics? if so I'll order one

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  • CanadianWolverineCanadianWolverine Registered User regular
    I would say mics enhance the experience of co-op significantly.

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  • mojojoeomojojoeo A block off the park, living the dream.Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    Well new thq boss is already in saints row's face and now this.... expansion canceled for a new SR in 2013

    http://kotaku.com/5919825/2012-saints-row-expansion-cancelled-shifted-into-2013-saints-row-4

    Its being rolled into 4 so I suppose its not bad per say...

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  • Sir CarcassSir Carcass I have been shown the end of my world Round Rock, TXRegistered User regular
    So in other words, "Why charge $30 when we can charge $60!"

  • SurikoSuriko AustraliaRegistered User regular
    It seems kind of soon since SR3...

    I guess we'll see. I'm a bit guarded, but now that they have a decent engine, they may have a better handle on the content this time around.

  • mojojoeomojojoeo A block off the park, living the dream.Registered User regular
    So in other words, "Why charge $30 when we can charge $60!"

    Kinda. SR3 was way too short. A shorter dev time does not lead one to believe this will be rectified.

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  • Skull2185Skull2185 Registered User regular
    Holy crap... now there's some Saint's Row news!

    Next year, even if it comes out in Oct-Dec. seems kinda quick for Saint's Row 4... I hope they aren't trying to turn it into a yearly thing in an effort to "save" THQ. I also that this Rubin asshole doesn't have the authority to force a "toning down" of the crazy vulgar "embarrassing" stuff that makes the franchise so awesome.

    Everyone has a price. Throw enough gold around and someone will risk disintegration.
  • acidlacedpenguinacidlacedpenguin Institutionalized Safe in jail.Registered User regular
    SWIM hacked their servers and downloaded the nightly for SR4 xbox 360 build. Here's what SWIM says about Day 1 DLC:
    Main Menu pack - unlocks the use of the main menu 80MSP
    Graphics pack - unlocks the use of in-game graphics 160MSP
    Enable controls pack - Unlocks the ability to use the controller for selecting menu elements as well as playing the game 80MSP
    Plot pack - Allows plot development to occur 160MSP
    Season Pass - Grants all of the above 1600MSP

    with a planned weekly schedule of DLC packs:
    boobs
    tits
    boobies
    titties
    more boobs pack 1
    more boobs pack 2
    titties deluxe edition
    boobies ultimate deluxe collector's edition
    fursuits

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  • HalfmexHalfmex I mock your value system You also appear foolish in the eyes of othersRegistered User regular
    Interestingly enough, if they do move forward with the supposed tonal shift towards a more 'serious' feel, releasing the game next year would put them in direct competition with the one title with which you really don't want to compete: GTAV.
    If that happens... well, let's just hope that doesn't happen.

  • OrcaOrca Also known as Espressosaurus WrexRegistered User regular
    RIP Saints Row.

    Pouring out a 40 for one crazy franchise.

  • SanderJKSanderJK Crocodylus Pontifex Sinterklasicus Madrid, 3000 ADRegistered User regular
    If SR4 does no major engine overhauls (And what is really needed in that regard, at least if it's a currentgen console release?) 2 years seems fine.

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  • FoefallerFoefaller Registered User regular
    edited June 2012
    I'm going to reserve judgement until I see some gameplay.
    Skull2185 wrote: »
    Holy crap... now there's some Saint's Row news!

    Next year, even if it comes out in Oct-Dec. seems kinda quick for Saint's Row 4... I hope they aren't trying to turn it into a yearly thing in an effort to "save" THQ. I also that this Rubin asshole doesn't have the authority to force a "toning down" of the crazy vulgar "embarrassing" stuff that makes the franchise so awesome.

    His quote sounds hopeful, but for all I know, it's spin.

    Foefaller on
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  • DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    I bet sr4 has been in development for a while, probably since sr3 went alpha.

    I just hope it gets more cash, staff and resources than sr3 did, because sr3 could have been just as great as sr2 if it had those three things. There was a real sense of almost greatness in sr3.

  • IdolNinjaIdolNinja Registered User regular
    I am going to remain hopeful that this is a good thing for the series, and it will give Volition more time to add in all the stuff that was missing from previous games.

  • envoy1envoy1 the old continentRegistered User regular
    Yeah, I'm optimistic. This is a fantastic franchise and deserves a good sequel that builds on the whackiness of the previous games.

  • envoy1envoy1 the old continentRegistered User regular
    edited June 2012
    Sorry, double post.

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  • TurkeyTurkey So, Usoop. TampaRegistered User regular
    SR4 was being talked about just before SR3 even came out. With a 2+ year dev cycle, I'm not worried it will be worse than SR3, specially since it will no doubt be running on the same engine.

    My concern lies in the amount of people they can allocate for cutscenes this time.

  • Sir CarcassSir Carcass I have been shown the end of my world Round Rock, TXRegistered User regular
    Whatever happened to the mocap'd sombrero?

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