[Conroy]

Not sure why people are hung up on the level of violence in this game, especially in a generation filled with games containing far more graphic scenes of violence such as Dead Space, God Of War, Gears Of War, Ninja Gaiden etc.

[2Dshmuplover]

Well I just explained why I think they might be, but I can only speak for myself.

[Nedubiz]

The violence here seemed more realistic somehow - the way the characters struggled and connected etc. That will make it have more of an impact (!) on the player than Kartos riping apart some harpies etc. It will be interesting to see if this approach is carried throughout the game design as a whole (ie - will it be largely based on exploration and the threat of violence, with a few episodes where you actually fight etc.)
Very intrested in the game though - if it is done right it could be a real change of pace from the norm.

[ags_rule]

Originally Posted by Conroy

Not sure why people are hung up on the level of violence in this game, especially in a generation filled with games containing far more graphic scenes of violence such as Dead Space, God Of War, Gears Of War, Ninja Gaiden etc.

The violence in those games is mostly silly though. Kratos ripping off Helios head is bloody and horrific, but its also ridiculous and not meant to be a realistic depiction of a decapitation.

For example, I'd rank GTA IV as a more violent game than any of those, because of the realism involved. I remember being shocked the first time I played GTA IV at how if you shot a pedestrian in the knee, they would disturbingly stumble along, and if you ran into them, they'd sort of crumple to the floor. That's the sort of approach The Last Of Us is going for, definitely.

[OMTT]

Release date confirmed for 7th May http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/...tent-revealed/

[CSI-uk]

Internet chatter suggests that release date indicates a November birth for the PS4 as Sony aren't planning any significant games for that quarter of 2013.

Not long now boys and girls.

[thomas2400]

Originally Posted by CSI-uk

Internet chatter suggests that release date indicates a November birth for the PS4 as Sony aren't planning any significant games for that quarter of 2013.

Not long now boys and girls.

I seriously hope this chatter is wrong, if last of us is anything to go by we do not need a next generation for another few years

and from i personal stand point i don't want a next generation for a few years it just isn't needed right now, After spending £400+ on a Vita and 300+ on a WiiU another new console would be overkill

i could be wrong though it could be the greatest thing since sliced bread

[NorfolkBoy1]

Originally Posted by thomas2400

I seriously hope this chatter is wrong, if last of us is anything to go by we do not need a next generation for another few years

and from i personal stand point i don't want a next generation for a few years it just isn't needed right now, After spending £400+ on a Vita and 300+ on a WiiU another new console would be overkill

i could be wrong though it could be the greatest thing since sliced bread

That's your own fault for buying a WiiU.

I SERIOUSLY don't get the point of that console.

[Flawed-Tactics]

Originally Posted by NorfolkBoy1

That's your own fault for buying a WiiU.

I SERIOUSLY don't get the point of that console.

I feel a bit like that about the Vita.

There are so many possible new consoles launching possibly at the end of next year, PS, Xbox, Steam, I'm seriously gonna be holding on to my bucks, to get an idea of who's buying what and early signs of a market leader.

Not looking forward to it actually, might just hibinate for 6 month!

[NorfolkBoy1]

Originally Posted by Flawed-Tactics

I feel a bit like that about the Vita.

There are so many possible new consoles launching possibly at the end of next year, PS, Xbox, Steam, I'm seriously gonna be holding on to my bucks, to get an idea of who's buying what and early signs of a market leader.

Not looking forward to it actually, might just hibinate for 6 month!

The Vita is pretty clear in it's purpose though, it's a handheld device for console-quality gaming.

The WiiU for me is neither a handheld device nor a next-generation gaming machine, it seems to me like a console for people who like Mario games.

As for the proper Next Gen machines, I'll likely stick with PS as it's what I know, and I have no real desire to jump to another format, unless there's some never-seen before exclusive to come from the others.

[Flawed-Tactics]

Originally Posted by Flawed-Tactics

I feel a bit like that about the Vita.

There are so many possible new consoles launching possibly at the end of next year, PS, Xbox, Steam, I'm seriously gonna be holding on to my bucks, to get an idea of who's buying what and early signs of a market leader.

Not looking forward to it actually, might just hibinate for 6 month!

I don't know why I said that.