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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice gets Series S|X next gen update today

Why, no matter what thread I dive into, are the same people present and slagging off the S? Cross posting the same absolute dross.

You don’t like it. We get it. Move on.
You know why. 99% of those people wouldn't get a S or a Xbox in general even if their families would be held hostage by Spencer.
 

Leyasu

Banned
monsters amp GIF

Another Xbox thread, another XsS derail. Mods need to step up
 
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dcmk7

Banned
He's replying to a quote in a different thread for starters, he's just quoted it here to troll again so you can both derail another Xbox thread.
Actually DarkMage called about three or four users liars in that thread. Despite video evidence proving everyone's claims, a claim he couldn't cope with. So in response repeated his cycle of behaviour, four times.

His antagonistic behaviour has what's caused this sorry state. His behaviour should be looked into.
 
So much hate thrown at this game. Folks forget or just don’t care it was a self published budget title from a small team. It’s an experience not a full priced bloated AAA game. Slamming the “awful” combat or simple puzzles really misses the point.
They can say all they want about the repetitive puzzles and "awful" combat. it's still one of the most memorable and touching gaming experiences I have ever had.
 

Riky

$MSFT
Actually DarkMage called about three or four users liars in that thread. Despite video evidence proving everyone's claims, a claim he couldn't cope with. So in response repeated his cycle of behaviour, four times.

His antagonistic behaviour has what's caused this sorry state. His behaviour should be looked into.

This is a different thread, there was no need to quote it here and derail again, you both derailing and attacking one user in particular is pretty sad.
He has a different opinion on Series S to you, just leave it at that for everyone's sake.
 

dcmk7

Banned
This is a different thread, there was no need to quote it here and derail again, you both derailing and attacking one user in particular is pretty sad.
He has a different opinion on Series S to you, just leave it at that for everyone's sake.
If you reverse the positions of sides, you will be correct.

Only person who was doing the attacking was DarkMage, the other people involved wanted to know why they were liars when had been providing lots of proof for each claim.

But agree, this isn't the place right now. Will stick a pin in it and hope his antagonistic behaviour can be looked into.

Wouldn't want to inadvertently derail this thread, by simply replying to people on tangents.
 
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Why do you phrase it in a way as if Hellblade is being completely given away for free? If you don't own Hellblade and want to, you're still paying for the game. On top of that it's much smaller in scope and also a lot older. Also no 60fps RT mode and no native 4K mode is kind of underwhelming for a game like this if you ask me.
There are 3 modes.

Dynamic resolution 120fps mode
4k60 mode.
4k30 with RT.

RT very demanding feature. Game generates lots of shadows in environment. So it can affect frame rate in certain areas. So keeping it lock 30 is way to go.
 
If you reverse the positions of sides, you will be correct.

Only person who was doing the attacking was DarkMage, the other people involved wanted to know why they were liars when had been providing lots of proof for each claim.

But agree, this isn't the place right now. Will stick a pin in it and hope his antagonistic behaviour can be looked into.

Wouldn't want to inadvertently derail this thread, by simply replying to people on tangents.
Episode 1 Slow Clap GIF by One Chicago

Decent trolling, ngl. Will likely keep flying under the radar. 7/10.
 

Robb

Gold Member
Good stuff! To bad I played through this a couple of months ago. Would have been cool to have this update.

Can't wait for the sequel though!
 

dcmk7

Banned
The mods say ‘report this shit so we can take action’, I report it, nothing happens :messenger_ok: this thread and the flight simulator thread completely hijacked by the same virgins, dcmk7 dcmk7 and Md Ray Md Ray .
FS2020 is pretty much back on topic now. The user who was angonising others, has signed off for today.

I don't get why you're intent on dragging this topic down with the abuse.

How about just stick to the Hellblade update and give the insult's a rest?

Edit: missed some of your post. You've posted 2300 times in 8 months and I'm the virgin:messenger_grinning_smiling:. Couldn't make it up.
 
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THE DUCK

voted poster of the decade by bots
"Series S is designed to deliver the same next-gen experience as Series X just at a reduced resolution"

Turned out to be a lie. There's more than just resolution compromises, no 120fps.

Yet I don't see you posting about the lies the xbox series X and Ps5 have made? in many games there are compromises in frame rate and resolution on those two machines despite the advertising of 4k, 8k, and 120fps.

Taken right from the front page of the Microsoft xbox site:

TRUE 4K
Gaming

UP TO 120
Frames per second

8K HDR
High Dynamic Range

Do you post in about that "being a lie" on every ps5/xsx thread? Like seriously, enough is enough.
 

dcmk7

Banned
Yet I don't see you posting about the lies the xbox series X and Ps5 have made? in many games there are compromises in frame rate and resolution on those two machines despite the advertising of 4k, 8k, and 120fps.

Taken right from the front page of the Microsoft xbox site:

TRUE 4K
Gaming

UP TO 120
Frames per second

8K HDR
High Dynamic Range

Do you post in about that "being a lie" on every ps5/xsx thread? Like seriously, enough is enough.
IIRC he was replying to someone who had just called him a liar with that bit of proof.

But let's drop that, that's neither here nor there anymore.

And back on topic.. Have you played the first Hellblade.. will you be giving the free* update a go?
 

THE DUCK

voted poster of the decade by bots
IIRC he was replying to someone who had just called him a liar with that bit of proof.

But let's drop that, that's neither here nor there anymore.

And back on topic.. Have you played the first Hellblade.. will you be giving the free* update a go?

I actually played only the first hour or so, so I was happy to hear about the game being updated, looking forward to playing the rest of it.
 

dcmk7

Banned
I actually played only the first hour or so, so I was happy to hear about the game being updated, looking forward to playing the rest of it.
I'm a bit jealous. I wish I can experience it again afresh. Was really memorable the first time around, the acting and performances in particular were stand outs.

Sounds like the game has just got better.
 

DragonNCM

Member
Played this on my ps4 pro back in the days & it was nice experiance as I remember it.Downloaded today on my series S from gamepass with update & damn.....what a diference with RT on.
 
So what's the opinion of the graphics upgrade? I'm more impressed with the material details than the Raytracing if I'm honest. The Senua model has incredible detail (did anyway but now more so). Raytracing is very impressive in certain scenes but less so in others, a mixed bag for me.

Just playing the game again it's very much a slow burner, that really draws you in the more you play. I feel a lot of the negative comments are from people not giving the game enough playtime IMO. Makes me wonder how NT will approach the sequel, will they go more action to appeal to a broader audience?
 

Riky

$MSFT
Yet I don't see you posting about the lies the xbox series X and Ps5 have made? in many games there are compromises in frame rate and resolution on those two machines despite the advertising of 4k, 8k, and 120fps.

Taken right from the front page of the Microsoft xbox site:

TRUE 4K
Gaming

UP TO 120
Frames per second

8K HDR
High Dynamic Range

Do you post in about that "being a lie" on every ps5/xsx thread? Like seriously, enough is enough.

Exactly saying something is "designed" to do something is not the same as a guarantee that it will be delivered every single time. All marketing is to give best case scenario.
I've quoted the interview with Jason Ronald several times were he states that developers will have several different tools at their disposal and they basically can decide themselves what they want to do for their project.
 
So what's the opinion of the graphics upgrade? I'm more impressed with the material details than the Raytracing if I'm honest. The Senua model has incredible detail (did anyway but now more so). Raytracing is very impressive in certain scenes but less so in others, a mixed bag for me.
I'm not sacrificing 60 fps for RT. Console RT has yet to impress me at 60 fps (Sony 30 fps RT looks nice), the consoles simply aren't strong enough. Maybe once the Pro versions drop...
 

dcmk7

Banned
Exactly saying something is "designed" to do something is not the same as a guarantee that it will be delivered every single time. All marketing is to give best case scenario.
I've quoted the interview with Jason Ronald several times were he states that developers will have several different tools at their disposal and they basically can decide themselves what they want to do for their project.
Why can't you let this rest? How about sticking to the topic now.
 

THE DUCK

voted poster of the decade by bots
Speaking of RT implementations, it was interesting to play with it in Doom Eternal. I had a hard time picking between higher resolution and the RT. For me, at least in that game, RT just looked more "real" or natural, regardless of resolution. But I did miss the sharpness of the non-rt mode, so I actually ended up playing it about 70% in RT mode and 30% in high res.
I wonder how it works out here in terms of the trade off (or compromise if you prefer).
 

dcmk7

Banned
So what's the opinion of the graphics upgrade? I'm more impressed with the material details than the Raytracing if I'm honest. The Senua model has incredible detail (did anyway but now more so). Raytracing is very impressive in certain scenes but less so in others, a mixed bag for me.

Just playing the game again it's very much a slow burner, that really draws you in the more you play. I feel a lot of the negative comments are from people not giving the game enough playtime IMO. Makes me wonder how NT will approach the sequel, will they go more action to appeal to a broader audience?
I hope not.

I don't think they feel like they need to go down that avenue. They don't seem to be in a rush to do anything, which is something I actually love, sounds like they have total creative freedom on this.
 

TheKratos

Member
So... U just sitting without a console and thinking how happy you are selling one to keep waiting for another? That is a way to spend your day I guess.

BTW RT mode on SS looks really good

Uhm what? I have a PS5 and a beast PC. I bought the SS because I had a gift card of 500 and was stupid. All the BC games were shit (since it ran the One S version) and enhanced games were meh, ai expected 1440p and 60fps but hell nah.

I'm still interested in an Xbox for gamepass but the SS didn't do it for me, will buy SX eventually.
 

Banjo64

cumsessed
Uhm what? I have a PS5 and a beast PC. I bought the SS because I had a gift card of 500 and was stupid. All the BC games were shit (since it ran the One S version) and enhanced games were meh, ai expected 1440p and 60fps but hell nah.

I'm still interested in an Xbox for gamepass but the SS didn't do it for me, will buy SX eventually.
Yeah. I don’t see why you need an Xbox at all with a ‘beast’ PC? Maybe do some research next time.
 

Shmunter

Member
Uhm what? I have a PS5 and a beast PC. I bought the SS because I had a gift card of 500 and was stupid. All the BC games were shit (since it ran the One S version) and enhanced games were meh, ai expected 1440p and 60fps but hell nah.

I'm still interested in an Xbox for gamepass but the SS didn't do it for me, will buy SX eventually.
Your truth will offend a few badge before honour types.
 

kiphalfton

Member
Is this a good, consumer-friendly move? Yes. But this is a AA game through and through. Maybe if it were for a better game, I could understand all the hubbub.
 
"Series S is designed to deliver the same next-gen experience as Series X just at a reduced resolution"

Turned out to be a lie. There's more than just resolution compromises, no 120fps.
Jason Ronald helped designed the hardware. He promised the XSS would have the same feature set as the XSX. It does. Do you know how game development works? Do you think the hardware engineers can guarantee how every software developer will use the hardware? You are smarter than this despite what your post suggests.
 

dcmk7

Banned
Jason Ronald helped designed the hardware. He promised the XSS would have the same feature set as the XSX. It does. Do you know how game development works? Do you think the hardware engineers can guarantee how every software developer will use the hardware? You are smarter than this despite what your post suggests.
He's back..

Don't understand why this guy can't let it rest? Constantly baiting people. Thankfully he's refrained from being abusive in this instance.

But still seems intent on warring.

This thread had just came back on topic as well.
 
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He's back..

Don't understand why this guy can't let it rest? Constantly baiting people. Thankfully he's refrained from being abusive in this instance.

But still seems intent on warring.

This thread had just came back on topic as well.
Ah yes now playing a victim? How transparent. But you'll be happy to know the XSS has raytracing in this game so it looks like Jason Ronald's team has delivered yet again! It is really impressive seeing yet another title deliver the same core experience across both platforms. I'm sure you'll be the first to sing his praises right? Your concerns can be laid to rest finally.
 

dcmk7

Banned
Ah yes now playing a victim? How transparent. But you'll be happy to know the XSS has raytracing in this game so it looks like Jason Ronald's team has delivered yet again! It is really impressive seeing yet another title deliver the same core experience across both platforms. I'm sure you'll be the first to sing his praises right? Your concerns can be laid to rest finally.
That's a very lousy bait attempt.

Whilst you were away.. this thread was absolutely fine and 100% on topic and now you've returned, you're desperate trying to argue and derail again with Jason Ronald. Grow the hell up. It's totally pathetic.
 
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