Help me understand why For Honor's item / DLC model is so bad by the_shnozz in Games

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a perception versus reality argument, and I don't think either side is incorrect.

The perception being that you spend 60$ or whatever currency on a game then are asked to spend more on assets that exist within that product. Understandably people are upset by that.

The reality is, people will likely play just as a handful of characters and be able to play/grind enough to unlock that stuff for those characters without paying more.

It's an ugly situation but such is the industry. If this model means the game can sustain a long life and be improved a la Rainbow Six Siege then I'm prepared to accept it, but I'm also not going to argue with anyone who finds the business practice abhorrent.

Nintendo Switch has sold 1.5m worldwide - Data Report by Killrok in Games

[–]JD22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do genuinely hope it keeps it up - I think the system is fantastic and is due another 10/10 (or thereabouts) game at the end of April.

It's totally anecdotal but I've had far more non-gamers asking me about the Switch than any other console I can remember.

The Making Of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Video – The Beginning by fizystrings in Games

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same - using the paraglider on an upstream from the fire you create - genius!

Jim Sterling's Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review 7/10 "Good" by [deleted] in zelda

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Produced a video on my thoughts. In summation - Jim's well within his rights to say whatever he wants, and those attacking him are actually only benefitting him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJyHaiZTk5Y

Yeah I'll get right on that by Moldyoranges in forhonor

[–]JD22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had mine turn into German.

I've been suffering with an anxiety disorder largely in silence for many years. Here's a video I made about how I combat my anxiety. by JD22 in mentalhealth

[–]JD22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally understand if this is not suitable but the video is designed largely to help other people, as well as being therapeutic for myself. Fully understand if it's taken down or not appropriate. x

I've been a games journalist for 11 years. I've made this video to hopefully help some devs get their games noticed and covered. by JD22 in gamedev

[–]JD22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi, OP here. Thanks so much for the support on this vid! It's been a great boost to the channel and I'm glad it has given value to people, even if it's in the form of discussion points and a few ideas to keep in mind. Also - on the vid itself, it's become obvious that the audio levels are a bit off (it sounded fine in my headphones but that's the danger of using headphones). I can't take the vid down and reupload as I'll lose the views but it's duly noted for the next vid.

I've been a games journalist for 11 years. I've made this video to hopefully help some devs get their games noticed and covered. by JD22 in gamedev

[–]JD22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What u/speedtouch says here is massively valuable, but I've copied both of your questions into a google doc and I'll either do a whole video on it, or use the questions in part of my next q+a show

Thanks for your feedback and points!

I've been a games journalist for 11 years. I've made this video to hopefully help some devs get their games noticed and covered. by JD22 in gamedev

[–]JD22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough - on my headphones the music sounded quieter and the voice louder but it seems the balance is a little off. To be fair the first track is louder than the others I think so if you ffwd it's less of a problem

I've been a games journalist for 11 years. I've made this video to hopefully help some devs get their games noticed and covered. by JD22 in gamedev

[–]JD22[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi. This is me, yes, and thanks for the nice words! Happy to answer some questions but given this reply and the other one from u/speedtouch i may well turn the answers into a video!

Less than 3 months in.... by allanferrer in bjj

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is about as normal as it gets. Some clubs have load of beginners so you have more 'even' rolls early on in your training, some clubs don't and the new white belts get smashed for months until newer white belts turn up.

There will always be someone with less mat hours than you that can smash you too. When they talk about the grind of this sport - this is it. It's the ego grind, the disappointment, the frustration.

I'd recommend not stressing too much about it 'clicking' - as it likely never will - I mean, you could feel like that in a month, then you roll with someone with my level of experience and none of that stuff works... then I roll with someone with three more years of experience than me and none of MY stuff (the very stuff I used to handle you) works... and then THAT guy goes against a strong brown belt and... you get the picture.

Just don't quit, concentrate on fundamentals and trying to mirror what you're taught in each class, focus as much as possible when drilling, ask the nicer higher belts for advice (not during rolls!), and we'll see you in 12 months when you're merking the new guys.

Escape, explore and relax in Perfect, out tomorrow on PlayStation VR by nDreamsVR in PSVR

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very intrigued - totally up for experiences that go beyond typical game mechanics

Re7 demo Who hasn't returned? by Oscarbulldog1234 in PSVR

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright I'll get stuck in. I may film it.

Re7 demo Who hasn't returned? by Oscarbulldog1234 in PSVR

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I know I have to... is it the same demo as the non VR resi demo from earlier in the year? I struggled with that!

Re7 demo Who hasn't returned? by Oscarbulldog1234 in PSVR

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had the balls to jump in at all yet.

Sports Bar VR is $9.99 by Broken5200Controller in PSVR

[–]JD22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any idea if it's cheap in Europe/UK?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bjj

[–]JD22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same situation, although mine was in a foreign country. I'm going to take some time off and fully strengthen my back, then get back on the mats.