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Re: SWTOR Gude: So you want a magenta (PINK) lightsaber

GeoffS — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:19:58 -0000

It's an MMO of course it looks terrible. More then that it quite frankly IS terrible. Endgame is brokem, pvp is the most functioning aspect of the game, and the user interface is absolute shit. Aside from all that the story is pretty awesome, it's the first MMO to ever actually interest me in that regard.

Re: Top Ten: Indie Game Predictions For 2012

GeoffS — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:48:27 -0000

It certainly does mismanage expectations. Who knows how it will all work out.

Re: Top Ten: Indie Game Predictions For 2012

GeoffS — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:15:48 -0000

I haven't really seen too many games that I would describe as "non-elite indies" in bundles though. So really I think the economic forces exerted by the bundles will be pretty much contained to that elite level of indies. In essence that means that the underground indies won't really be effected one way or the other. On the other hand the bundles are pulling more main stream people into the indie realm. Which has the secondary effect of converting otherwise non-customers into potential customers.

Re: Top Ten: Indie Game Predictions For 2012

GeoffS — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:04:16 -0000

I think if we were to see a game bigger than Minecraft in 2012, we would already know about its development. I can't really say I am aware of any that are that huge. Then again are we counting things like Angry Birds that go viral? I don't know if I would say they are comparable but that is a pretty blurry line.

Streaming games? Not really sure that the consumer is ready for it to be prime time. The technology is unquestionably there. But I don't see it really taking off untilt he next generation of consoles that will have it built in. And I don't really expect to see the fabled Xbox 720 or the PS4 in 2012. I actually expect MMORPG's will be the absolute killer app for streaming games, but that is sort of a random tangent. That all said, I don't think indies would benifit from it quite yet.As far as my predictions go. I think it will be a lot like this year. Nothing hugely ground breaking. I kind of see that in your top ten as well. I will toss in that I expect to see a few big name indie brands acquired by big publishers. More importantly my crazy prediction for 2012 is that Mojang agrees to release Minecraft on Steam and sells a Valve a stake in the company.

Re: Top Ten: Indie Game Predictions For 2012

GeoffS — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:46:42 -0000

I don't know, I'm pretty sure I've bought Gish like 5 god damned times.

Re: Review: Red Tie Miner

GeoffS — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:26:44 -0000

Yeah it really does, it's super creative.

Re: 6 things you’d rather not be in Skyrim

GeoffS — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:54:00 -0000

Too late sucker.

Re: 6 things you’d rather not be in Skyrim

GeoffS — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:51:50 -0000

Oh my gods I love you.

Re: Indie interviews galore thanks to The Last and Final Word

GeoffS — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:59:34 -0000

This thing looks pretty rad. I was going to post it though, you post thief!

Re: Discussionware: The Future of Indie Games Distribution

GeoffS — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:18:51 -0000

This rampant expansion of distribution platforms is going to no doubt result in a rampant contraction through economic forces. We'll likely see numerous acquisitions and outright shuttering resulting in numerous issues of orphaned licenses. What's good for the goose is good for the gander, and sites that aren't taking the kind of money off the top that they need to be profitable are the places I'd stay away from most. It's great to think the developer is getting more money, but as a consumer my utmost concern is that the things a buy last as long as possible.

As far as "the current means of distro arent working" well that's just business. Great things slip through the cracks constantly. It's the nature of the beast. Sometimes the failure is the system, more often the failure is yours, and most of the time the failure is luck or lack there of.

On bundles, well those are here to stay. They aren't new, though the pricing models offered up are pretty new. The Humble Bundle in its original form thrived off of the conviction of the indie community. Which IMHO is not a renewable resource and I think they knew this too. The method of requiring people to beat averages to get bonus goods is probably a great move. I like the Indie Royals pricing model even more, and I think these systems will be around a long time. Though I think we will continue to see them mature into more business like institutions.

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Re: Minecraft Weeping Angels creep me the f out

GeoffS — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:14:42 -0000

You're an odd man Nate, an odd man.

Re: Are Bundles the Future of Indie Game Distribution?

GeoffS — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:09:34 -0000

Nice editorial, I was actually thinking about writing one over this very topic.

Re: New Dustforce gameplay footage shows off the Summit

GeoffS — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:22:36 -0000

Yeah the music is indeed amazing. I love the visual aesthetic too.

Re: Review: FortressCraft

GeoffS — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:56:06 -0000

Hell no all these guys are DJ Keemstar's crew I'm keeping them!

Re: Review: FortressCraft

GeoffS — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:51:21 -0000

Rofl, you guys are awesome.

Re: Indie Royale returns with the 2nd Difficult Bundle

GeoffS — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:07:17 -0000

So if I really want to support the devs I pay the minimum and make it go up! Or wait. *head explodes*

Re: Abobo’s Big Adventure is BIG BIG BIG

GeoffS — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:04:46 -0000

It's got to be! It's got every other game of the year in it!

Re: Top 5 most and least delicious game characters of all time

GeoffS — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:40:06 -0000

Lol, was it gritty?

Re: Fez: Phil Fish Interview [GameCity]

GeoffS — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:42:06 -0000

Nice interview. Can't wait to play Fez.

Re: Red Tie Miner strutting his stuff in new gameplay video

GeoffS — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:16:04 -0000

Lol, probably fans of every dirt related game ever.

Re: 12 Tips For Talking to the Press About Your Indie Game

GeoffS — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:38:15 -0000

I would add to make it easy for journalists to follow their project. Make sure they have an RSS feed on their projects page. Make sure it's updated regularly. We know news when we see it so make it easy for us and gamers to see it.

Re: Modified my NERF Maverick because it’s a slow news day

GeoffS — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:11:55 -0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you my grandfather. He has a very special relationship with my NERF Maverick gun, as the target. So he has a tendency to exaggerate its potency. I'm also very amused by the "Very Old School Gamer" name.

Drop by any time Grandpa!

Re: Leaner, Cleaner and Ready To Be The Best Damn Indie Site: The New DIYGamer.com

GeoffS — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:59:14 -0000

Nice clean up guys. Looks great. You'll have to settle for 2nd best indie site though. Just saying. ^^

edit: Your comment counter doesn't seem to be working at the top?

Re: Pre-order Special Edition Review Pack… DLC Quest [Review]

GeoffS — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:55:24 -0000

Had a blast playing this game for review on 2f. Made me literally lol at times.

Re: Doom & Destiny getting an update, more mid and end game content to come

GeoffS — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:29:39 -0000

That boss is crazy hard!