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[Laieon]

It would be neat if Microsoft seemed to care about this game coming out.

It's nice to know that Microsoft and I share the amount of hype for Starfield.

 

[RPS37]

For real though, is the world bout to be upside down by the end of the week?
I wonder if the embargo is up before September 1st.

 

[Robb]

Let’s go!

 

[twilo99]

Def gonna suck

 

[Barakov]

Def gonna suck

Looking forward to the bugs.

 

[MMaRsu]

cant wait for leaks to come out and previews that will destroy people's insane expectations

Such as?

 

[DenchDeckard]

Vacation time booked.

I booked two weeks off. I don't think ive done this for a game in like 10 years, maybe more.

 

[TrueGrime]

It would be neat if Microsoft seemed to care about this game coming out.

Maybe, new screenshots, a new trailer series expanding upon the topics of the Starfield Direct. Like... anything?

This is the first single player Bethesda RPG since Skyrim and it seems to be releasing with zero fanfare. Very confusing.

Sometimes I can't tell if a post is serious but...

 

[hlm666]

Predicting 90-95.

Expanse mods will make it a personal 99.

I want Event Horizon mods, didn't even think about expanse now I want those aswell thanks for that

 

[TrueGrime]

I want Event Horizon mods, didn't even think about expanse now I want those aswell thanks for that

I. Would. Be. Down.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Let’s go!

Sometimes I can't tell if a post is serious but...

Wow! I want to be the vagabond that grew up in the derelict run down areas on an dusty rock who finds his ship and flies off to become a space cowboy.

This game, it could be the game I've dreamed of for years!

Can not wait!

 

[Dirk Benedict]

I. Would. Be. Down.

GIVE US HELLISH LANDSCAPES AND TERROR AGIANST THE FLESH!

 

[BouncyFrag]

Got my XSS listening this on a loop until release:

 

[MidGenRefresh]

Not long now!

 

[TrueGrime]

GIVE US HELLISH LANDSCAPES AND TERROR AGIANST THE FLESH!

"Oh my God. What happened to your eyes??"

"WHERE WE'RE GOING, WE DONT NEED EYES TO SEE."

 

[T-0800]

I don't understand what this means. It's polished? I don't get it.

 

[Fabieter]

I don't understand what this means. It's polished? I don't get it.

I think it means it's a good game nothing more nothing less.

 

[Mattyp]

I don't understand what this means. It's polished? I don't get it.

It’s been cooking in the oven, and it’s not being released to early.

 

[Raven77]

Sometimes I can't tell if a post is serious but...

These aren't what I asked for and will do little too build hype.

Most people don't play Bethesda games for the story, but I do appreciate you posting them.

 

[Beechos]

I guess this is a good sign. Usually if a game is trash no review copies go out.

 

[TVexperto]

got 3.5 weeks off for starfield so ready for it! used my half vacation time this year for it lol but hopefully worth it

 

[Kings Field]

if the game is good this will be the best year in gaming in my lifetime imo.

Octopath traveler 2, ff16, TOTK, starfield, Spider-Man 2, AC6. That’s not even mentioning all the other releases this year that were great remakes and remasters and other games that I’m not omitting.

 

[AJUMP23]

I wonder if ACG will get review code? He talked about messing up with his review of REDFALL dropping early so he may still be on the no codes list from MS.

 

[Imtjnotu]

Metacritic prediction: 89/100

69/100

 

[Lokaum D+]

Honest question, Why MS and Bethesda says that 30fps on consoles is a artistic/creative direction when PC ll run the game above 30fps ? if it is a artistic/creative direction the game shouldnt be locket at 30fps even on PC ?

Hodd Toward will deliver onto us a game so good, so pure, so next gen that BG3 will look like a flop.

Praise be to Hodd.

 

[Robb]

if the game is good this will be the best year in gaming in my lifetime imo.

Octopath traveler 2, ff16, TOTK, starfield, Spider-Man 2, AC6. That’s not even mentioning all the other releases this year that were great remakes and remasters and other games that I’m not omitting.

It’s insanity tbh. So much fantastic stuff releasing constantly!

 

[Punished Miku]

Honest question, Why MS and Bethesda says that 30fps on consoles is a artistic/creative direction when PC ll run the game above 30fps ? if it is a artistic/creative direction the game shouldnt be locket at 30fps even on PC ?

Because, they could get it to run at 60 fps on consoles if they wanted to downgrade other areas. They are choosing to prioritize visual and graphical polish over framerate because they think that is more important to the artistic vision they have for the game. It doesn't mean they wouldn't make it 60 fps if they had infinite power.

Was always one of the dumbest willful misrepresentations of a basic comment, but go for it. You're right, they probably don't even realize the game is 60 fps on PC!? Ooops!?!?!? #LiesofPhil

 

[DryvBy]

Let's hope it's good for gaming sake. I hope they do the reviews per platform, although Todd said he's been playing on a Series S so maybe it's all good.

 

[Interfectum]

I don't understand what this means. It's polished? I don't get it.

"cooking" is now an overused phrase on social media based on that kingdom hearts meme. It means the game is fully baked, finished, etc.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

Honest question, Why MS and Bethesda says that 30fps on consoles is a artistic/creative direction when PC ll run the game above 30fps ? if it is a artistic/creative direction the game shouldnt be locket at 30fps even on PC ?

It was either 30FPS or start cutting features. They chose the former not to compromise on their creative vision. You’re working with hardware with finite amount of resources, you can’t have everything.

It’s actually very easy to understand for someone who developed anything in their lifetime.

I’m sure I’ll get responses to this post from armchair developers.

 

[Interfectum]

Honest question, Why MS and Bethesda says that 30fps on consoles is a artistic/creative direction when PC ll run the game above 30fps ? if it is a artistic/creative direction the game shouldnt be locket at 30fps even on PC ?

General rule for consoles:
1. High Graphic Fidelity
2. High Resolution
3. High Framerate

You can only choose two at a time.

Bethesda chose 1 and 2.

 

[Buggy Loop]

Honest question, Why MS and Bethesda says that 30fps on consoles is a artistic/creative direction when PC ll run the game above 30fps ? if it is a artistic/creative direction the game shouldnt be locket at 30fps even on PC ?

Because PC can keep the full experience and go beyond 30 fps. Consoles would have to put the axe in features, and since there's heavy hints that the game is CPU bound, when you start to axe into that its not the same game anymore. We're not talking about reducing textures or the likes, but object/creature persistence, AI, physics, etc.

Watch the game being CPU bound on PC too even with monsters.

 

[Woody337]

What resolution have they aimed for on the series x?

 

[boomcrab]

got 3.5 weeks off for starfield so ready for it! used my half vacation time this year for it lol but hopefully worth it

Half your vacation time is nearly a month? Must be nice

 

[TVexperto]

Half your vacation time is nearly a month? Must be nice

Yeah 35 days + unlimited sick leave (after 6 weeks you only got 70 percent of monthly salary though when you are longer than that ill) here in Europe

 

[Pelta88]

It would be neat if Microsoft seemed to care about this game coming out.

Maybe, new screenshots, a new trailer series expanding upon the topics of the Starfield Direct. Like... anything?

This is the first single player Bethesda RPG since Skyrim and it seems to be releasing with zero fanfare. Very confusing.

A popular XBOX guy from a very popular XBOX podcast theorized that Activision is a factor. A game which was originally designed for PS being advertised as an exclusive... It's possible that don't like the optics and are willing to have as little media for the game as possible. If that is true, that's a (poor) management issue.

 

[Lokaum D+]

What resolution have they aimed for on the series x?

since the game is locked at 30fps a high one i hope.

imagine lock the game at 1080p@30fps on SX

 

[salva]

Because, they could get it to run at 60 fps on consoles if they wanted to downgrade other areas. They are choosing to prioritize visual and graphical polish over framerate because they think that is more important to the artistic vision they have for the game. It doesn't mean they wouldn't make it 60 fps if they had infinite power.

Was always one of the dumbest willful misrepresentations of a basic comment, but go for it. You're right, they probably don't even realize the game is 60 fps on PC!? Ooops!?!?!? #LiesofPhil

 

[swaffles23]

This will be big dick Todd's return to form.. 92 metacritic

 

[SmokSmog]

User metascore
Starfield 98
BG3 97
TOTK 96
Armored Core 95

 

[darrylgorn]

Man, Baldur's Gate really killed the hype for this game.

 

[Solarstrike]

 

[saintjules]

 

[KyoZz]

Man, Baldur's Gate really killed the hype for this game.

I'm playing the shit out of BG3 (still in act 1 yes because I explore and read everything, sometimes reloading a save to try different options etc)

and yet I can't wait to put my hands on Starfield. You know people can appreciate many games right? Not to mention they have nothing in common.

 

[amigastar]

I'm playing the shit out of BG3 (still in act 1 yes because I explore and read everything, sometimes reloading a save to try different options etc)

and yet I can't wait to put my hands on Starfield. You know people can appreciate many games right? Not to mention they have nothing in common.

That's true. Starfield will be completely different to BG3 and i love it.

 

[Salz01]

I’m torn between getting it on PC or Console. Really want to know about performance on console and if mod support wil be one to one as PC. Outside of graphical mods.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Man, Baldur's Gate really killed the hype for this game.

In bizarro world, sure.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I’m torn between getting it on PC or Console. Really want to know about performance on console and if mod support wil be one to one as PC. Outside of graphical mods.

Isn't it a play anywhere title so you can go back and forth at will?

 

[ebevan91]

if the game is good this will be the best year in gaming in my lifetime imo.

Octopath traveler 2, ff16, TOTK, starfield, Spider-Man 2, AC6. That’s not even mentioning all the other releases this year that were great remakes and remasters and other games that I’m not omitting.

You didn’t even mention BG3 lol

 

[solidus12]

Predicting a 76