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[Nymphae]

Games like this bring out the worst in gamers, on both sides.

I love Tetris. No fucking trans blocks, racial guilt, or shitty writing.

Remember when games were literally designed with the sole purpose of having a good time? I'm so sick of auteur game designers and the obsession with making grown up games we can be serious about.

 

[Gavin Stevens]

I do wonder what the actual real motivation for changing her design was...? I mean, she didn't look any different in the original videos and promo stuff, she was just a strong woman. You could tell she was a bit more seasoned than Ellie, of course, but wasn't full on roid arms.

The bits where you walk with her, her arms float outward from her chest. Its almost as if they actually purposely used a blokes skeleton to rig the animation. It doesn't sit right with me.

 

[hyperbertha]

Anybody with half a brain already knows this. For others, reviewers = good when they praise whichever game they want to be good and bad when they praise the opposition.

 

[FStubbs]

Have you actually tried to go outside? Sure, the graphics can be great (also depressing, depending on the weather), but the story and pacing is all over the place, the controls are awkward, the world is filled with uninteresting characters you barely have any connection to, the RNG is consistently against you and it's completely P2W.

Not to mention there's a literal bug right now and some of the servers are down for maintenance.

 

[Blond]

How come whenever people make these claims about publishers they can't even produce an e-mail or picture with these claims? It's always the "tHe pUbLisHer sAiD in an e-MaiL doN't meNtiOn tHiS or thAt" yet they never show it. You want to make these bombshell claims without evidence yet people believe them because of their confirmation bias.

Prove otherwise. I'll wait.

Talk to people who are playing it outside of the "gamersphere" of the internet. Everyone I know that's playing it right now loves it, but I don't wanna blackpill them on some of the underlying messages of the game.

 

[Raven117]

I mean, I didn’t think it was a 10/10 either. It’s sophomoric in its execution of the story. Which is disappointing because the first one was done with incredible care and nuance.

 

[Romulus]

This seems like a conscious effort to bring it down. It fits right in line with the absurdity of the countless 0/10 review bombings. The game definitely has a target on it's back.

 

[hyperbertha]

The hilarious part is that Druckmann supposedly is championing women but he lobbied hard to get rid of Amy Hennig (and take her place), a woman that was MUCH more talented than him.

Druckmann is no hero but Amy Hennig did squat imo. All the Uncharted stories are straight trash. Atleast Druckmann has the first Tlou under him which was actually good.

 

[lock2k]

Just saw the video... dat vocal fry, the voice of a typical millennial bitch. Vocal fry needs to die.

 

[cormack12]

 

[Stuart360]

With the whole Abbey thing, i think if they had just had one scene, say in the compound where she's talking to one of the people while working out and they are like 'Abbey can you just stop pumping iron when i'm talking to you, this is serious', and Abbey is like 'Its a harsh world out there, if you're not prepared you're DEAD'. Or somethign like that, but no we just get this ridiculous looking she-Hulk bumbling about while having a 'bulldog chewing a wasp' face constantly.

 

[ethomaz]

I've been on Earth for a few decades now and I've never come face to face with any real woman that looks like this:

They made her look even more like a man in the final game than in her initial reveal teaser:

I don't know... every gym I go there are woman with way bigger muscles than me.

This is on Rio... a personal with over 1 million followers.

This one is a famous Brasilian Model.

 

[Knitted Knight]

I gotta give OP props for going bold with the "OFFICIAL" title. Solid troll game.

 

[CurtBizzy]

The butthurt is at ultra instinct Goku levels, Jesus

 

[Tomeru]

With the whole Abbey thing, i think if they had just had one scene, say in the compound where she's talking to one of the people while working out and they are like 'Abbey can you just stop pumping iron when i'm talking to you, this is serious', and Abbey is like 'Its a harsh world out there, if you're not prepared you're DEAD'. Or somethign like that, but no we just get this ridiculous looking she-Hulk bumbling about while having a 'bulldog chewing a wasp' face constantly.

Because filling in the blanks is REALLYA hard...

 

[Krisprolls]

I've never seen so many butthurt fragile snowflake kids and grown up men raging for a single game. The game is a 95/100 according to reviews, no amount of crying will change that.

Yes, some women have muscles and are stronger than many men, you need to go out more.

But no, lesbians won't force you to become gay yourself, and they're not out to catch you, so don't panic yet. Everything is under control.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

I love Tetris. No fucking trans blocks, racial guilt, or shitty writing.

Remember when games were literally designed with the sole purpose of having a good time? I'm so sick of auteur game designers and the obsession with making grown up games we can be serious about.

Pretty sure flipping the letters is racist.

 

[Stuart360]

Because filling in the blanks is REALLYA hard...

Well i think it would of helped. They could of even used the 'you know what' angle and how she's so obsessed with revenge, she almost machine like in her determination. I think it would be better than just having this ridiculous hulking woman moping about with no explanation on why she looks like that, especially ina world with probably little food and nutrition.

 

[Tomeru]

Well i think it would of helped. They could of even used the 'you know what' angle and how she's so obsessed with revenge, she almost machine like in her determination. I think it would be better than just having this ridiculous hulking woman moping about with no explanation on why she looks like that, especially ina world with probably little food and nutrition.

I'm speechless.

 

[Stuart360]

I'm speechless.

Er ok?

 

[OutRun88]

Why are people acting like this is a new thing? GiantBomb was founded due to a very similar incident occurring at GameSpot over a decade ago.

I guess since the game is all wrapped up in identity politics it turns everyone into an outraging defender of their "side".

 

[lastmessiah]

Why are people acting like this is a new thing? GiantBomb was founded due to a very similar incident occurring at GameSpot over a decade ago.

I guess since the game is all wrapped up in identity politics it turns everyone into an outraging defender of their "side".

Everyone knows it happens, especially those vehemently denying it.

But now we have a situation where a game that is straight trash was praised as a masterpiece by a bunch of shills who couldn't even talk about most of the game - in a review. There's no coming back from that.

 

[Stuart360]

Everyone knows it happens, especially those vehemently denying it.

But now we have a situation where a game that is straight trash was praised as a masterpiece by a bunch of shills who couldn't even talk about most of the game - in a review. There's no coming back from that.

Its very interesting whats happening to AngryJoe right now, the day after he accused the gaming media of coming together in unity for Cuckman with their reviews.

 

[RPSleon]

The anger surrounding this game is hilarious. Jesus christ.

 

[Bodomism]

I've never seen so many butthurt fragile snowflake kids and grown up men raging for a single game. The game is a 95/100 according to reviews, no amount of crying will change that.

Yes, some women have muscles and are stronger than many men, you need to go out more.

But no, lesbians won't force you to become gay yourself, and they're not out to catch you, so don't panic yet. Everything is under control.

No amount of virtue signalling will change the worst AAA game user scores in the history too.

 

[DavidGzz]

Lmao, Days Gone is the Fisher Price version of this game, go play it and see.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Keep this in mind when you see that 95 Metacritic score; it's probably inflated 10 to 15 points of what it'd be if reviewers actually could give the scores they really wanted.

This goes for probably almost every game though that's from a big AAA company who can push around financial and clout incentives to mainstream reviewers. Sony happens to be one of those companies. But so are Microsoft and Nintendo. EA, Ubisoft, Activision, Rockstar etc.

I don't think or know if companies like Capcom, NamcoBandai or SEGA necessarily have the size or media presence in Western games journalism scenes to do the same, so I'd figure Western review scores for their games are more honest as a whole.

 

[EverydayBeast]

SONY is the epicenter of AAA gaming.

 

[leo-j]

I mean I don't necessarily agree with GTA V being a 97. But no one is going crazy about that.

 

[ManaByte]

Don't believe China when it comes to the Coronavirus, but believe them when it fits your bullshit TLOU2 narrative. Got it.

 

[REE Machine]

I've been on Earth for a few decades now and I've never come face to face with any real woman that looks like this:

They made her look even more like a man in the final game than in her initial reveal teaser:

Ive been on earth for a few decades now and have never come face to face with a terrorist, guess they dont exist then.

 

[and 3 others]

Ive been on earth for a few decades now and have never come face to face with a terrorist, guess they dont exist then.

Well those videos are almost 3 years apart, enough time to put on 4" on your arm.

 

[The Mad Draklor]

Everyone knows it happens, especially those vehemently denying it.

But now we have a situation where a game that is straight trash was praised as a masterpiece by a bunch of shills who couldn't even talk about most of the game - in a review. There's no coming back from that.

The embargo on the 2nd half of the game screamed desperation. If Sony didn't want reviewers to spoil the 2nd half, then just require the reviewers to give a massive spoiler warning. There's a reason why many people respect Skill Up's review, not because he didn't like the game, but because despite the restrictions, he put in his best effort to review the entirety of the game.

 

[Bolivar687]

You don't knock a Swan Song on the eve of their new console.

Three out of three Chinese language regions can't be wrong.

 

[REE Machine]

Well those videos are almost 3 years apart, enough time to put on 4" on your arm.

With the right work outs and steroid oh boy howdy you bet

 

[and 3 others]

With the right work outs and steroid oh boy howdy you bet

Only took me 12 years, but...

 

[REE Machine]

Only took me 12 years, but...

Thats because you were only working your right arm in stream "scratching" your knee, need to give equal amounts to each hand bra

 

[Fox Mulder]

Druckmann is no hero but Amy Hennig did squat imo. All the Uncharted stories are straight trash. Atleast Druckmann has the first Tlou under him which was actually good.

uncharted was great for what it was initially. An action adventure shooter with set pieces and mythical monsters. Drake and Sully were fun.

UC3 was a fucking incoherent mess though with huge plot holes and a seemingly unfinished story due to its development.

 

[Boss Mog]

Ive been on earth for a few decades now and have never come face to face with a terrorist, guess they dont exist then.

Yeah because they're very rare and not the norm, thanks for proving my point.

 

[cormack12]

I mean I don't necessarily agree with GTA V being a 97. But no one is going crazy about that.

To be fair I think there was backlash againt RDR2 for the same reasons as inflated scores etc

 

[REE Machine]

I've never seen so many butthurt fragile snowflake kids and grown up men raging for a single game. The game is a 95/100 according to reviews, no amount of crying will change that.

Yes, some women have muscles and are stronger than many men, you need to go out more.

But no, lesbians won't force you to become gay yourself, and they're not out to catch you, so don't panic yet. Everything is under control.

Bet you 9/10 of these guys complaining about Ellie being gay has pulled it to lesbian porn

 

[Nikana]

Ive been on earth for a few decades now and have never come face to face with a terrorist, guess they dont exist then.

 

[REE Machine]

Yeah because they're very rare and not the norm, thanks for proving my point.

Yet.....they exist....bum bum bummmm
Also use google, see what happens.

 

[V4skunk]

There are only two genders so this shit is auto not buy.
Won't even play the first game.

 

[REE Machine]

There are only two genders so this shit is auto not buy.
Won't even play the first game.

.....who says theres more than two in the game....

 

[V4skunk]

.....who says theres more than two in the game....

I don't accept gender confusion komrade. In places like china and islamic countries you wouldn't last 5 seconds believing in this shit.

 

[turtlepowa]

Only 245 answers with a headline like this? I'm disappointed.

 

[REE Machine]

I don't accept gender confusion komrade. In places like china and islamic countries you wouldn't last 5 seconds believing in this shit.

A bulky woman is gender confusion now....so ripped women in the ufc are gender confused...what....

 

[Jtibh]

Lets be fuckimh frank here.

Every review that came out since release and those are from good channels i watch for years who are very fair they all gave it from 7 to max 9. They all said the story is shit and leaks were right.
They all say this game is forcing you to play a character thats not fun for half the game.

Its a bait game and the storybis fantasy fiction.

Its not about the lgbtq or trans part. Its about how laughable the story is here and there and how the game becomes unenjoyable due to the second main character.

They all praise the games combat and gameplay as well as the visuals.

But this game is a far cry from a 10.

I had to delete it half ways cuz it wasnt for me due to what it forces you to do and this complain is consistent.

 

[Jtibh]

I do wonder what the actual real motivation for changing her design was...? I mean, she didn't look any different in the original videos and promo stuff, she was just a strong woman. You could tell she was a bit more seasoned than Ellie, of course, but wasn't full on roid arms.

The bits where you walk with her, her arms float outward from her chest. Its almost as if they actually purposely used a blokes skeleton to rig the animation. It doesn't sit right with me.

I work out 3 times a week for years. I have large arms well defined.
In no way do i look like her noir do any of the gym chicks who train for competition look like her as well.

Its jarring to play this woman man what ever she is when i see her arms.
Fully covered is ok.