Hendo Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Seeing as you've dumped the game now, I would recommend (if you haven't done already) watching the spoilered centre of the galaxy video in the impressions thread. Seeing what's at the end has really cemented my opinion of what the game really is and it was tempting to trade in my copy after I saw that. I'm certainly in no hurry to get to the centre anymore. I was gonna trade in my copy also, but I'm interested to see if they can build on this and turn it around. On the one hand they'll have to do a lot of work to change people's opinion of the game and the team. On the other hand, would it be worth the effort? I'm considering this to be an unofficial Early Access game, I hope they can finish it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 @Blakey @mr lakitu @Craymen Edge the site has been weirdly bad tempered this year, Not sure why, and I'm not sure how to fix it, but I know I've certainly contributed to the bad temper on occasion. I'm not telling anyone off or being a mod, just making an observation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambob Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Hendo said: Seeing as you've dumped the game now, I would recommend (if you haven't done already) watching the spoilered centre of the galaxy video in the impressions thread. Seeing what's at the end has really cemented my opinion of what the game really is and it was tempting to trade in my copy after I saw that. I'm certainly in no hurry to get to the centre anymore. Alrighty I will... And now I have...erm what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigkopman Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I like turtles, just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboticMonk3y Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET HAVE OPINIONS THAT DON'T MATCH MINE AND THEY WON'T AGREE WITH ME SO I AM GOING TO SHOUT BECAUSE THAT WINS EVERY ARGUEMENT ON THE INTERNET Honestly, I intend to buy this when I have the money to, I've been avoiding reading anything about the game, no pre-release trailers, no behind the scenes videos, no reviews of the actual game that came out. I don't think I've ever seen so many people complain about a video game, people on both sides of the argument are all acting like poo-flinging monkeys. You don't like the game? well, shit happens, go play something you *do* like and move on. Bought the game on pre-order? well I guess your shit out of luck on that one, I feel for you, I pre-ordered halo 4 and that game left me feeling like I'd been ripped off. One day, maybe people will learn that pre-orders are like waving around a loaded shotgun. You do like the game? Great! it's it nice to find things you like, now here's a thing to consider... not everybody likes the same things as you. Someone else says they don't like it, nod, smile and go back to doing something that *you* like doing You haven't bought the game and don't ever intend to? heeeey! you're the drunk uncle at the party, thank you for showing up, go hang out in the kitchen, I'm sure there's a ton of fun stuff to go play with in there. Make yourself some toast, relax, and hang out with all the other people who are unfathomably mad for no reason. (and stop pre ordering games, or I dunno, buy a PC and buy 68 games on steam you'll never play and get mad at those...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboticMonk3y Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 @RoboticMonk3ywell, I'm sure that will help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DisturbedSwan Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-28-advertising-standards-launches-investigation-into-no-mans-sky Quote By Wesley Yin-Poole Published 28/09/2016 The Advertising Standards Authority has confirmed to Eurogamer that it has launched an investigation into No Man's Sky. The ASA investigation revolves around the Steam store page for No Man's Sky. The watchdog launched its investigation after receiving "several complaints" about No Man's Sky advertising, a representative told me. The ASA has the power to have advertisements it believes are in breach of its code of conduct withdrawn, and prevent them from appearing again. If an advertiser refuses to comply with an ASA ruling, it can impose sanctions, such as asking internet search websites to remove a marketer's paid-for search ads. The investigation is on-going, and so the ASA declined to comment further, but one of the complainants revealed details of its response in a post on Reddit. The investigation revolves around No Man's Sky's Steam store page, which includes assets some believe misrepresent the controversial space game. The ASA has contacted both Hello Games and Valve and asked them to respond to a raft of questions relating to No Man's Sky advertisements. Complaints centre around screenshots and videos that feature more advanced animal behaviour, large-scale combat and ship-flying behaviour than ended up in the launch version of the game. Complainants also say screenshots misrepresent the graphical quality of the game. A No Man's Sky screenshot currently advertising the game on its Steam store page. There are also complaints around the Steam store page's reference to a lack of loading screens and factions that contest territory. Another No Man's Sky screenshot currently advertising the game on its Steam store page. While the complaints target Steam, the ASA said any ruling would apply to other advertising for No Man's Sky, such as official YouTube videos and the game's listing on the PlayStation Store. No Man's Sky and its chief developer Sean Murray have come under fire since the July launch of the hotly-anticipated game, with some players feeling it did not turn out as promised. "AzzerUK", the Reddit user who issued a formal complaint to the ASA, told me he doesn't feel enraged at No Man's Sky, Hello Games or Steam, but felt the need to contact the watchdog "after seeing just how vastly different the trailers for No Man's Sky were from the actual released game". AzzerUK did not request a refund for the game, "but I did feel personally misled", he said. "The marketing of the game was very different to the end game. The end game is a shallow screenshot generator, and in some ways it reminded me of Spore. "I figured that if we want Steam store pages for games to start falling in-line and stop misleading consumers, then it would take consumers to point these problems out to the ASA, rather than all sit around on Reddit complaining to each other but assuming that it'll all get sorted by itself eventually." AzzerUK said he hopes that his complaint could spark Valve and other companies in control of video game storefronts "to start forcing publishers that use its platforms to show realistic, actual, genuine, non-pre-rendered or scripted gameplay trailers and footage, and screenshots actually taken in-game from real game code that is going to be what the consumer purchases". AzzerUK's actions were met with a mixed response on Reddit, with some expressing anger, others concern that the ASA investigation could hold up Hello Games from improving No Man's Sky with updates. Some wondered why someone would go to the trouble of complaining about video game screenshots and videos in the first place. "I feel most people on the Reddit thread wanted to see Hello Games 'punished' directly though, rather than share my more generalised view that game's marketing needs to be brought down to earth a bit more," AzzerUK added. Players discovered No Man's Sky's distinct lack of multiplayer, despite Murray's comments in interviews that the game would feature a mechanic in which two-players could see each other - however unlikely it is that they would meet. In August I reported on disgruntled No Man's Sky players who tried - and failed - to get a refund from Sony. Sony's stringent refund policy is in stark contrast to that of Valve, which sells the PC version of No Man's Sky on Steam. Steam gives players a no questions asked refund if the request is made within 14 days of purchase, and the title has been played for less than two hours. Interestingly, there's a note on No Man's Sky's Steam store page that stresses that the standard Steam refund policy applies to the game. "There are no special exemptions available," it reads. At Tokyo Game Show this month, Shuhei Yoshida, the president of Sony's Worldwide Studios, told Eurogamer he understood why some fans were critical of No Man's Sky - and blamed Hello Games' pre-release PR strategy for building up unrealistic expectations. Sony told Eurogamer that Hello Games was the developer of the game and the publisher of the PlayStation 4 digital and PC versions. But Sony was the publisher and distributor of the Blu-ray disc version of the game. In declining refunds, Sony has told No Man's Sky players that the game changed over the course of development, to expect patches to address glitches, and said the game will continue to evolve and benefit from new features over the coming months. Eurogamer has contacted Hello Games, Valve and Sony for comment. 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radiofloyd Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Quote Hello Games has broken its long silence following the launch of No Man's Sky to confirm details of the game's first major content update, which will add a base-building element. The patch will be called the Foundation Update, to reflect both its construction element and the fact that it is "putting in place a foundation for things to come." The studio didn't confirm the full patch notes or when the patch would be released, other that it would be "soon", but the fact it's even prepared to confirm its existence is significant after a long and controversial period of silence. The game attracted fierce criticism for not living up to the expectations set by the pre-release marketing, which Sony publishing boss Shu Yoshida later admitted was "not a great PR strategy" The Foundation Update announcement does point out that the game has received seven patches since it released, but the community has long demanded more significant changes, citing pre-release interviews with Hello Games head Sean Murray that referred to features,like rich multiplayer, that didn't make it into the game. Player complaints prompted the UK's Advertising Standards Authority to investigate the game for misleading buyers, and Steam banned non-game-screenshots on store pages shortly afterwards. Both Murray and Hello remained largely silent throughout, until today's announcement. "The discussion around No Man's Sky since release has been intense and dramatic," the post says. "We have been quiet, but we are listening and focusing on improving the game that our team loves and feels so passionately about." "Positive or negative feedback, you have been heard and that will truly help to make this a better game for everyone. This update will be the first small step in a longer journey. We hope you can join us. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-11-25-hello-games-breaks-silence-announces-base-building-for-no-mans-sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Patch is up now, will download and give it a try over my days off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryokutai Posted November 8, 2024 Share Posted November 8, 2024 Had to dig deep for this one, but this is a cool update: Imagine if they went further and you could stumble upon a Reaper in outer space. Nightmare fuel. Didn't really like this too much when it came out, which was only partially because it was very barebones. But I think I will at some point check it out if it's on sale or something, because it's become this entirely different thing that I could see myself enjoying at least for a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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