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Dead Island 2 Gamescom 2022 Trailer (EGS exclusive on PC)
TexMex
Member
Love these entirely CG trailers ending with a plea to preorder. I know that’s the name of the game these days but who the fuck preorders without so much as one second of gameplay?
A perfect example, the first fucking game. One of the best, most famous trailers of all time. And a total piece of shit game.
Edit: guess they followed up with a second trailer that showed gameplay. Still looks like butt but at least you know what you’re preordering, somewhat.
A perfect example, the first fucking game. One of the best, most famous trailers of all time. And a total piece of shit game.
Edit: guess they followed up with a second trailer that showed gameplay. Still looks like butt but at least you know what you’re preordering, somewhat.
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Elder Legend
Banned
Ehh I loved the original Dead Island.
anthony2690
Gold Member
This actually looks like great fun from the gameplay trailer, looks much better than dying light 2 imo, what was a genuine chore to play through.
AtomicStarving
Member
This looks really good.
Sleepwalker
Member
Coop? Have 3 player coop and im there day one
CamHostage
Member
I liked the physical stuff: the electrical lines you can bring down on zombies, the trails of gas you can light on fire., the rubble you can bring loose. Seems like scripted sequences (I think we'll still be posting memes of fields of grass we can light on fire in Farcry 2 for some time to come...) but that's fun stuff to have in there for added variety.
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The Infectious Paradox
Gold Member
Is there a link to the gameplay video? I can't find it
IWasInSeinfeld
Member
I am pretty sure that these guys do. You have to remember that the mainstream audience for these games is far beyond what Twitter and Reddit analytics will show you, and I am pretty sure that this group of people is being used to test how far the pre-order logistics can be pushed, such as an example of giving players less and less for their pre-orders, because it didn't used to be the case where you get early access just because you pre-ordered a game, but now it is, but wait, it's not enough to just pre-order anymore, you need to pre-order the most expensive edition now, only then will you get to play the game earlier than everybody else, thus it will make you feel special while they will make an extra $10 from your happiness. I am glad that I am in the position where I can't afford pre-orders, maybe that saved me from being blinded by FOMO.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Video description confirms this is also cross-gen.
TexMex
Member
I am pretty sure that these guys do. You have to remember that the mainstream audience for these games is far beyond what Twitter and Reddit analytics will show you, and I am pretty sure that this group of people is being used to test how far the pre-order logistics can be pushed, such as an example of giving players less and less for their pre-orders, because it didn't used to be the case where you get early access just because you pre-ordered a game, but now it is, but wait, it's not enough to just pre-order anymore, you need to pre-order the most expensive edition now, only then will you get to play the game earlier than everybody else, thus it will make you feel special while they will make an extra $10 from your happiness. I am glad that I am in the position where I can't afford pre-orders, maybe that saved me from being blinded by FOMO.
Rhetorical question. Yes, I’m aware plenty of these people do this.
Fart Knight
Al Pachinko, Konami President
Lets fucking go
PharaoTutAnchAmun
Member
That nope was done on purpose...in the game you will see all the gore...i almost had to puke...
IWasInSeinfeld
Member
I am sorry, I couldn't tell, it's pretty late at the moment and I am swimming in my mind.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Actually looks fun. Good on em. Sunny Dying light!
Lucifers Beard
Member
What the hell is Alexa Game Control? Shows up in the listed platforms at the end.
FearlessBelgian
Member
Day 365.
And im not sure about that because this shit come on exclusivity on epic shit store for maybe 1 year...
And im not sure about that because this shit come on exclusivity on epic shit store for maybe 1 year...
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
This game went through development hell yet somehow actually have a game thats coming out soonish and looks good?
Yager - > Deep Silver - > DamBuster
Basically started from scratch but still managed to get the job done.
Congrats to the devs.
Yager - > Deep Silver - > DamBuster
Basically started from scratch but still managed to get the job done.
Congrats to the devs.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Wanna play a zombie game?
Looking forward to seeing the real thing, once the EGS kiss of death exclusivity goes away.
Looking forward to seeing the real thing, once the EGS kiss of death exclusivity goes away.
Bernd Lauert
Banned
>Amazon
>Stadia
>EGS exclusive
Damn, they took all the money they could get.
>Stadia
>EGS exclusive
Damn, they took all the money they could get.
vodka-bull
Member
Hyped. Really enjoyed Dead Island back in the days, it was a Borderlands in a tropical Island with zombies and a great coop on X360.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Gotta pay the bills they've raked up all the years its been in some kind of development hell.
Yerd
Member
I can afford pre-orders but I won't, I stopped a LONG time ago. There is no point unless you get a discount. I order games I know will be good and I know I will like, at a discount from places like greenmangaming. A game like Elden Ring is one.I am pretty sure that these guys do. You have to remember that the mainstream audience for these games is far beyond what Twitter and Reddit analytics will show you, and I am pretty sure that this group of people is being used to test how far the pre-order logistics can be pushed, such as an example of giving players less and less for their pre-orders, because it didn't used to be the case where you get early access just because you pre-ordered a game, but now it is, but wait, it's not enough to just pre-order anymore, you need to pre-order the most expensive edition now, only then will you get to play the game earlier than everybody else, thus it will make you feel special while they will make an extra $10 from your happiness. I am glad that I am in the position where I can't afford pre-orders, maybe that saved me from being blinded by FOMO.
I don't buy games at full price ever. Unless there is a reason I think warrants it. Like it's a small studio or a unique game that I think needs the support.
Every "bonus" you get from pre-orders are near useless anyway. A new suit for your character, who gives a f, or a weapon that lasts a couple hours until you outgrow it.
I remember the days when you pre-order at Electronics Boutique and get T-shirts to go along with the games.
I'm not a child anymore, still kicking about in these kid games though, so I don't have the need to be involved with the game the day of.
This new bullshit gimmick of "day one edition" is totally meaningless, for the dame product that has a different printed graphic on it's cover. Ok, pay full price and expect to pay full price for all the dlc if you so intend, for the same game you can get bundled with all content months down the line at a cheaper price.
MiguelItUp
Member
Definitely looks better than I was expecting. Though I still think it's funny that the game is a sequel to Dead Island, but doesn't take place on an island, lmao.
Hey Blinkin
Member
I'm always down for some zombie smashing fun. I'm looking forward to this.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Which raises an eyebrow. If your game was really that good would you need it?
Kupfer
Member
Pejo
Gold Member
Man that CG trailer was one of the best/most realistic I've seen yet, other than the zombies exploding like blood balloons.
Gameplay trailer looks fun, lots of customization for weapons, and it seems like the constant horde bullshit from Riptide is gone (great news for me, I wasn't a fan of it).
Cautiously hyped for this.
Oh, EGS exclusive? See you in a year post release, space cowboy.
Gameplay trailer looks fun, lots of customization for weapons, and it seems like the constant horde bullshit from Riptide is gone (great news for me, I wasn't a fan of it).
Cautiously hyped for this.
Oh, EGS exclusive? See you in a year post release, space cowboy.
CamHostage
Member
Yager - > Sumo Digital - > DamBuster
I believe that was the trail, correct? (Deep Silver was Dambuster; I don't remember another internal studio being involved?)
Trends kind of came around, Grimdark was right for Dying Light, but by the time of the sequel it was too serious (plus other problems.) Now feels like a good time for a game that's just pure nonsense.
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Sosokrates
Report me if I continue to console war
The gameplay footage actually looks quite polished and detailed.
This and lies of P + Callisto are the best of the show.
This and lies of P + Callisto are the best of the show.
Arun1910
Member
Honestly they need it. I think the Developers changed hands 3 or 4 times already?
Was surprised to hear that the new Devs started from scratch too. That was probably for the best... at least I thought what was shown looked good and exceeded my initial expectations.
CamHostage
Member
Never heard of it myself. Seems like basically a Kinect-type feature where you yell out like, "Oh shit, Alexa, I need some fucking health!!!" and it uses a med pack instead of you needing to go into your inventory? Or you can ask for directions to the nearest waypoint? Or I guess you can taunt zombies, call them names like "Brainbreath", or shout at them, "who the hell do you think you are, Connor Ratliff?"
https://mp1st.com/news/dead-island-...tures-crawls-out-alexa-game-control-confirmed
EDIT: Alexa Game Control might only be on PC and Xbox?
http://www.amazon.com/alexagamecontrol
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