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Post by Gmr Leon on Feb 13, 2015 9:47:21 GMT
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Post by Crumpy Six on Feb 13, 2015 9:51:47 GMT
In-game transactions create a very particular gaming experience which doesn't appeal to a lot of gamers. I'm really pleased Apple has recognised this, it feels like an acknowledgement of the fact that microtransactions aren't as desirable to users as the industry seems to think they are.
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Post by Spiderweb on Feb 13, 2015 11:00:48 GMT
Happy days!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2015 11:38:52 GMT
Looks like that window of unbridled IAP abuse Peter was so chuffed about is slowly closing. Hopefully this is the beginning of the return to a broader focus on high quality gaming.
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Post by darkmoondragon on Feb 13, 2015 21:41:53 GMT
This is good news. A smart move for Apple.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 13, 2015 21:44:28 GMT
Yeah I saw a tweet about this. I guess it's a good move, but seeing as I don't have a smart phone or tablet I don't really care either way.
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Post by 13thGeneral on Feb 13, 2015 23:13:11 GMT
Yeah I saw a tweet about this. I guess it's a good move, but seeing as I don't have a smart phone or tablet I don't really care either way. I only use Android and Windows, so it doesn't effect me either. Although, I'm glad to see it. |
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Post by hardly on Feb 14, 2015 0:45:36 GMT
Its actually a good development. I gave up looking for games on my phone because I couldn't be bothered wading through the F2P titles.
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Post by Monkeythumbz on Feb 17, 2015 14:42:05 GMT
You have NO IDEA how much easier this will make picking out iOS games for me to play on my iPad!
My iPad which, btw, is still getting more attention than my PS4.
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Post by Spiderweb on Feb 17, 2015 15:45:08 GMT
I hope it is popular and more titles release on it. Anyone recommend XCOM on iPad?
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Post by Gmr Leon on Feb 17, 2015 16:57:34 GMT
You have NO IDEA how much easier this will make picking out iOS games for me to play on my iPad! My iPad which, btw, is still getting more attention than my PS4. Be honest, is that mostly because of your Shadowrun love? =P |
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Post by Deth on Feb 17, 2015 17:40:24 GMT
I hope it is popular and more titles release on it. Anyone recommend XCOM on iPad? I do not know about IPad but I loved it for PC. Nothing like sniping aliens from half way across the map when I have the spotter feat for my scout. |
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Post by earlparvisjam on Feb 17, 2015 19:09:25 GMT
I hope it is popular and more titles release on it. Anyone recommend XCOM on iPad? I do not know about IPad but I loved it for PC. Nothing like sniping aliens from half way across the map when I have the spotter feat for my scout. It's even better if you snag the Long War mod for it. More of everything and none of that pick one of 3 missions stuff: * An extended campaign requiring far more missions to complete * Tactical missions that allow up to twelve XCom soldiers per mission with the right upgrades * Eight soldier classes: Infantry, Assault, Sniper, Scout, Gunner, Rocketeer, Medic and Engineer, and eight MEC classes: Valkyrie, Marauder, Jaeger, Pathfinder, Goliath, Archer, Guardian and Shogun * New and modified perks, including Ranger, Sapper, HEAT Warheads, Lock N' Load and Javelin Rockets * New and modified technologies, including Xenopsionics, Alien Biocybernetics, Pulse Lasers, Gauss Weapons and Advanced Aerospace Concepts, and many new foundry projects * Five tiers of XCOM weaponry, many new weapons, like SMGs, marksman's rifles, and the sawed-off shotgun, armors and small items, and SHIVs that can be equipped with perk-granting small items! * Much earlier access to psionics and vastly expanded psionics tree, with new psi powers unlocked by alien autopsies and interrogations * A system of commissioning and promoting XCOM officers who provide bonuses to your entire squad during missions (replaces the EW medals system) * Overhauled interception game, with five new UFO classes, such as the fighter, raider and harvester, as well as six interceptors per continent, foundry projects to upgrade your aircraft, individualized pilot names and pilot experience, and the Stingray Missile weapon system * Overhauled strategy game, in which the aliens gather resources and conduct research -- efforts XCOM must interdict if it hopes to save humanity. XCOM can now retake countries by finding and conquering alien bases in those countries. Help council countries defend themselves by fulfilling their requests for alien technology! * Aliens and EXALT forces now grow tougher over time, gaining stats and perks. Enemy units will have leaders who are particularly challenging, and will sometimes be real monsters! You will also see greater variety in alien pods. * Overhauled system of weapon damage * Requirement that soldiers rest after each mission, requiring the player to build a much deeper roster of soldiers * Modified second wave options to support longer campaign |
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Post by Deth on Feb 17, 2015 19:44:52 GMT
Thanks I will download the Mod and try it out.
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Post by Monkeythumbz on Feb 18, 2015 10:25:29 GMT
Anyone recommend XCOM on iPad? OMG hell yeah! FTL is also fantastic on iPad, too. You have NO IDEA how much easier this will make picking out iOS games for me to play on my iPad! My iPad which, btw, is still getting more attention than my PS4. Be honest, is that mostly because of your Shadowrun love? =P Pretty much, yeah - that and the new Kingdom Rush. My PS4 makes for a great Netflix/AmazonTV box, though  Will no doubt be putting it through its paces for The Order: 1886 when that gets released. |
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Post by Gmr Leon on Feb 18, 2015 20:25:44 GMT
Anyone recommend XCOM on iPad? OMG hell yeah! FTL is also fantastic on iPad, too. Be honest, is that mostly because of your Shadowrun love? =P Pretty much, yeah - that and the new Kingdom Rush. My PS4 makes for a great Netflix/AmazonTV box, though Will no doubt be putting it through its paces for The Order: 1886 when that gets released. I know what you mean. This gen of consoles has been ridiculously slow so far it feels like. If you haven't already, though, inFamous: Second Son is a solid game to pick up (no real need for playing prior entries), and LittleBigPlanet's pretty much always a pleasant little romp, so LBP3 is great. Oh, and if you haven't played Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Oddworld New 'n' Tasty is, if I'm not mistaken, a fantastic remastering. Also, dude, Transistor if your PC can't handle it. Get on that greatness. One of the best games of last year, without a doubt. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 22:18:48 GMT
OMG hell yeah! FTL is also fantastic on iPad, too. Pretty much, yeah - that and the new Kingdom Rush. My PS4 makes for a great Netflix/AmazonTV box, though Will no doubt be putting it through its paces for The Order: 1886 when that gets released. I know what you mean. This gen of consoles has been ridiculously slow so far it feels like. If you haven't already, though, inFamous: Second Son is a solid game to pick up (no real need for playing prior entries), and LittleBigPlanet's pretty much always a pleasant little romp, so LBP3 is great. Oh, and if you haven't played Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Oddworld New 'n' Tasty is, if I'm not mistaken, a fantastic remastering. Also, dude, Transistor if your PC can't handle it. Get on that greatness. One of the best games of last year, without a doubt. Seconded. Transistor is fantastic, and it's free right now if you have PS+ |
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Post by hardly on Feb 18, 2015 22:26:05 GMT
Imagine a world where 22cans made GODUS as a PC game, completely ignoring mobile (like XCOM and FTL were) and then just ported it across to mobile. I wonder what that GODUS would look like.
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Post by Spiderweb on Feb 19, 2015 7:34:52 GMT
Hopefully this move might bring more quality conversions over to iOS, without the need for shoehorning in IAPs.
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Post by greay on Feb 19, 2015 8:45:13 GMT
Can't have a discussion about good games for the PS4 without mentioning Shadow of Mordor. Seriously, that game is way better than I ever expected it to be.
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Will no doubt be putting it through its paces for The Order: 1886 when that gets released.
