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My nephew is getting a PS3 or a 360 for Christmas (he rang me for advice on which to get, and I eventually sided with the 360 because of the nicer controllers and the slightly more attractive price).

Windows players will be able to play Rise of the Tomb Raider a few months after it launches on Xbox. PS4 gamers will have to wait a year.

There’s been anger and disgruntlement at the exclusivity of Rise of the Tomb Raider, which was initially announced as an Xbox platform exclusive last August. Turns out that said exclusivity was on a timer, but neither Microsoft or publisher Square Enix has mentioned when that period would be over. That news finally came down the pike today:

Square Enix today announced its latest title in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Tomb Raider series, Rise of the Tomb Raider, will be available for Windows 10 and Steam in early 2016. The game will be a console exclusive to Xbox One and Xbox 360 for one year after its initial launch, coming to PlayStation 4 in Holiday 2016. Renowned developer Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, is leading development in the latest entry in the iconic series for additional platforms.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is due out this December November. A year is a loooooong time to dodge spoilers. Good luck, PlayStation people.

Interesting. I'd only actually read the Eurogamer review and found it to be a pretty lukewarm response.

I'm looking forward to buying and then not playing this THIS Christmas! Ha, in your face! Who's laughing now etc etc.

I'm looking forward to playing this THIS Christmas! Ha, in your face! Who's laughing now etc etc.

TheVision wrote:

I'm looking forward to buying and then not playing this THIS Christmas! Ha, in your face! Who's laughing now etc etc.

Feex.

PC Release Date: 28 January 2016!

There's also some junk out there that sez "PC iz betterer than the Xbone" for like graphics, resolution and FMAA12 and anti-scaling.

Saturnalian wrote:

There's also some junk out there that sez "PC iz betterer than the Xbone" for like graphics, resolution and FMAA12 and anti-scaling.

That's no great shock, the PS2 version would look better than the bone most likely.

Lonewolves wrote:

Saturnalian wrote:

There's also some junk out there that sez "PC iz betterer than the Xbone" for like graphics, resolution and FMAA12 and anti-scaling.

That's no great shock, the PS2 version would look better than the bone most likely.

That cuts me deep man...

That's fair enough. I still think it looks great but then again, I played Killer Instinct on the Gameboy the other day and thought that looked great too.

I think I must appreciate them on different levels to you.

TheVision wrote:

Yeah if it helps you enjoy your inferior console more you can pretend I only play games for the graphics, that's fine.

Lonewolves wrote:

TheVision wrote:

Yeah if it helps you enjoy your inferior console more you can pretend I only play games for the graphics, that's fine.

Oh not at all. I'm sure we both enjoy our respective consoles as much as each other. :metul:

We need a hipster dimlie

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Use cases?

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Findus Fop wrote:

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Use cases?

When actual Myp isn't near enough for you to gaze upon his real face, bang it into your post so you can look at it there.

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DavPaz wrote:

How's this?

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Use cases?

When actual Myp isn't near enough for you to gaze upon his real face, bang it into your post so you can look at it there.

A list of things I sincerely don't want to do, by Dave:
1) Bang Myp.

I have been immortalised!

Mr Dave wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Findus Fop wrote:

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DavPaz wrote:

How's this?

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Perfect.

Use cases?

When actual Myp isn't near enough for you to gaze upon his real face, bang it into your post so you can look at it there.

A list of things I sincerely don't want to do, by Dave:
1) Bang Myp.

But would you :belm:

Author:	myp [ Wed Aug 13, 2014 22:36 ]
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The last game released for the PS2 was Pro Evo Soccer 2014.

Author:	TheCookie197 [ Wed Aug 13, 2014 22:41 ]
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Have they stopped making them yet? I remember a few years ago (2 or 3) they were actually still selling the PS2 in some countries.

Author:	Grim... [ Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:44 ]
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My nephew is getting a PS3 or a 360 for Christmas (he rang me for advice on which to get, and I eventually sided with the 360 because of the nicer controllers and the slightly more attractive price).

Author:	Bamba [ Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:59 ]
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Grim... wrote: My nephew is getting a PS3 or a 360 for Christmas (he rang me for advice on which to get, and I eventually sided with the 360 because of the nicer controllers and the slightly more attractive price). Out of curiosity, why a last gen console rather than a current one? Is it just the price, or the game selection or something else?

Author:	Grim... [ Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:22 ]
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Money, mainly.

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Author:	lasermink [ Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:31 ]
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It occurs to me that a lot of families bought Wiis for their kids, and now that the kids are a bit older they're upgrading to that Xbox 360 that they have been eyeing for years.

Author:	zaphod79 [ Thu Jul 23, 2015 20:40 ]
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So its now confirmed that Rise of the Tomb Raider will come to PS4 and PC but for PS4 its quite a wait http://kotaku.com/new-tomb-raider-will- ... 1719747550 Quote: Windows players will be able to play Rise of the Tomb Raider a few months after it launches on Xbox. PS4 gamers will have to wait a year. There’s been anger and disgruntlement at the exclusivity of Rise of the Tomb Raider, which was initially announced as an Xbox platform exclusive last August. Turns out that said exclusivity was on a timer, but neither Microsoft or publisher Square Enix has mentioned when that period would be over. That news finally came down the pike today: Square Enix today announced its latest title in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Tomb Raider series, Rise of the Tomb Raider, will be available for Windows 10 and Steam in early 2016. The game will be a console exclusive to Xbox One and Xbox 360 for one year after its initial launch, coming to PlayStation 4 in Holiday 2016. Renowned developer Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, is leading development in the latest entry in the iconic series for additional platforms. Rise of the Tomb Raider is due out this December November. A year is a loooooong time to dodge spoilers. Good luck, PlayStation people.

Author:	Bamba [ Thu Jul 23, 2015 20:57 ]
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Gah! Fuckers.

Author:	LewieP [ Fri Jul 24, 2015 7:41 ]
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Funny because it looks like for SE the deal was attractive because they would get a bag of money from MS, and avoid going head to head with Uncharted 4, but Uncharted 4 got delayed and one they will be anyway. I didn't really have a problem with MS getting a window of exclusivity on this game, I had a problem with the contractually agreed intentionally misleading language that SE and MS used to announce the window of exclusivity. Fair enough take Microsoft's money to delay other versions of the game, but don't agree to intentionally mislead your customers by pretending it is a proper exclusive rather than a timed one. I don't have an issue with the concept of exclusivity, just the lack of transparency from SE in this instance. It's a pretty disrespectful way to treat customers, and pretty much anyone in the know could see through it anyway. I'm glad that now they have come clean, but they should have really been honest about it from the start. Granted MS probably would have paid less had the initial announcement clearly stated it would come to PS4/PC at a later date, but it would have still been the right thing to do. I'd feel much the same way about Capcom if SF5 came to Xbox One at point down the line, but Sony are pretty damn good at using clear and precise language to describe the nature of any exclusive titles they have secured these days.

Author:	zaphod79 [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 16:56 ]
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So reviews for this are dropping today and are all positive IGN 9.3/10 http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/11/09/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review Gamespot - 9/10 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review/1900-6416305/ Destructoid - 7.5/10 http://www.destructoid.com/review-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-319740.phtml Game Informer - 9.5/10 http://www.gameinformer.com/games/rise_of_the_tomb_raider/b/xboxone/archive/2015/11/09/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review-game-informer.aspx Kotaku - Yes http://kotaku.com/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-the-kotaku-review-1741392788 Games Rader - 4.5/5 http://www.gamesradar.com/rise-tomb-raider-review/

Author:	myp [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 16:57 ]
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Can't wait to play this next Christmas.

Author:	Findus Fop [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 16:58 ]
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zaphod79 wrote: So reviews for this are dropping today and are all positive IGN 9.3/10 http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/11/09/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review Gamespot - 9/10 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review/1900-6416305/ Destructoid - 7.5/10 http://www.destructoid.com/review-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-319740.phtml Game Informer - 9.5/10 http://www.gameinformer.com/games/rise_of_the_tomb_raider/b/xboxone/archive/2015/11/09/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review-game-informer.aspx Kotaku - Yes http://kotaku.com/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-the-kotaku-review-1741392788 Games Rader - 4.5/5 http://www.gamesradar.com/rise-tomb-raider-review/ Interesting. I'd only actually read the Eurogamer review and found it to be a pretty lukewarm response.

Author:	zaphod79 [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 17:01 ]
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Findus Fop wrote: Interesting. I'd only actually read the Eurogamer review and found it to be a pretty lukewarm response. Destructoid is very lukewarm as well (from the ones i've looked at) - however I'm with Myp - I'll pick this up for the PS4 when its released.

Author:	Bamba [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 17:01 ]
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Findus Fop wrote: zaphod79 wrote: So reviews for this are dropping today and are all positive IGN 9.3/10 http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/11/09/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review Gamespot - 9/10 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review/1900-6416305/ Destructoid - 7.5/10 http://www.destructoid.com/review-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-319740.phtml Game Informer - 9.5/10 http://www.gameinformer.com/games/rise_of_the_tomb_raider/b/xboxone/archive/2015/11/09/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-review-game-informer.aspx Kotaku - Yes http://kotaku.com/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-the-kotaku-review-1741392788 Games Rader - 4.5/5 http://www.gamesradar.com/rise-tomb-raider-review/ Interesting. I'd only actually read the Eurogamer review and found it to be a pretty lukewarm response. Yeah, I was about to say exactly that. I'll still buy it (next Christmas) and enjoy the shit out of it as I loved the last one but I was a bit disappointed by the EG review.

Author:	JohnCoffey [ Tue Dec 15, 2015 19:06 ]
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Oh gosh yes please !

Author:	Mr Dave [ Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:44 ]
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Mmm. I'm genuinely not sure if that's a tiny picture of Myp, or a tiny picture of Gerry Adams.

Author:	TheVision [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 17:13 ]
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I'm looking forward to playing this THIS Christmas! Ha, in your face! Who's laughing now etc etc.

Author:	Bamba [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 17:14 ]
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TheVision wrote: I'm looking forward to buying and then not playing this THIS Christmas! Ha, in your face! Who's laughing now etc etc. Feex.

Author:	myp [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 17:16 ]
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TheVision wrote: I'm looking forward to playing this THIS Christmas! Ha, in your face! Who's laughing now etc etc. Enjoy your Fallout 4 at 0fps

Author:	TheVision [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 17:17 ]
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Bamba wrote: TheVision wrote: I'm looking forward to buying and then not playing this THIS Christmas! Ha, in your face! Who's laughing now etc etc. Feex. Yeah, you're probably right. I've got Halo 5 and Batman to do first so they'll take me well into 2016.

Author:	Satsuma [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 18:14 ]
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I think this just looks terrific. I played a level at EGX and it was very nice. Shame I've got to wait but I ain't buying a XB1 just to play it early. Mind you, Halo looks good too. And. Um. Er. Yeah, I'll wait.

Author:	JohnCoffey [ Mon Nov 09, 2015 23:43 ]
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The last one really took me by surprise I thought it was absolutely fantastic. First TR game I had ever played too. Really looking forward to the next one

Author:	Satsuma [ Tue Dec 15, 2015 18:36 ]
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APPARENTLY, this might be coming to PC on 29 January 2016. http://m.uk.ign.com/articles/2015/12/14 ... in-january I'll be picking it up if it does. PC + PS4 + WiiU pretty much covers all gaming angles these days.

Author:	Satsuma [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:52 ]
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Turns out, if anyone really wanted to play Rise of The Tomb Raider but doesn't want to buy an xbone you could always pick up the Xbox 360 version which runs pretty darn well. Mind you, Tomb Raider Reboot was bloody lovely on 360 anyway. I'll wait for the PC version but the option is there to those who might be upset they won't get to play it on PS4 for 12 months.

Author:	Satsuma [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 15:47 ]
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PC Release Date: 28 January 2016!

Author:	zaphod79 [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 16:08 ]
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Saturnalian wrote: PC Release Date: 28 January 2016! There also is quite a bit of speculation that its going to be part of some graphics card bundles which normally means that you should be able to pick up steam codes for it cheaply - cdkeys have it for £21 right now (and another £1.05 off for their facebook code) http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/rise-of- ... -key-steam

Author:	Satsuma [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 16:25 ]
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There's also some junk out there that sez "PC iz betterer than the Xbone" for like graphics, resolution and FMAA12 and anti-scaling.

Author:	myp [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 17:01 ]
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Saturnalian wrote: There's also some junk out there that sez "PC iz betterer than the Xbone" for like graphics, resolution and FMAA12 and anti-scaling. That's no great shock, the PS2 version would look better than the bone most likely.

Author:	TheVision [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 18:34 ]
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Lonewolves wrote: Saturnalian wrote: There's also some junk out there that sez "PC iz betterer than the Xbone" for like graphics, resolution and FMAA12 and anti-scaling. That's no great shock, the PS2 version would look better than the bone most likely. That cuts me deep man...

Author:	myp [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 18:47 ]
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TheVision wrote: Lonewolves wrote: Saturnalian wrote: There's also some junk out there that sez "PC iz betterer than the Xbone" for like graphics, resolution and FMAA12 and anti-scaling. That's no great shock, the PS2 version would look better than the bone most likely. That cuts me deep man... Sorry dude, I'm sure 720/900p is fine and acceptable to most people. It just makes my eyes bleed these days. If I wanted 720p I'd turn on the PS3.

Author:	TheVision [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 20:02 ]
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That's fair enough. I still think it looks great but then again, I played Killer Instinct on the Gameboy the other day and thought that looked great too. I think I must appreciate them on different levels to you.

Author:	myp [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 20:06 ]
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TheVision wrote: That's fair enough. I still think it looks great but then again, I played Killer Instinct on the Gameboy the other day and thought that looked great too. I think I must appreciate them on different levels to you. Yeah if it helps you enjoy your inferior console more you can pretend I only play games for the graphics, that's fine.

Author:	TheVision [ Tue Jan 05, 2016 20:54 ]
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Lonewolves wrote: TheVision wrote: That's fair enough. I still think it looks great but then again, I played Killer Instinct on the Gameboy the other day and thought that looked great too. I think I must appreciate them on different levels to you. Yeah if it helps you enjoy your inferior console more you can pretend I only play games for the graphics, that's fine. Oh not at all. I'm sure we both enjoy our respective consoles as much as each other.

Author:	Bamba [ Wed Jan 06, 2016 0:44 ]
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TheVision wrote: Lonewolves wrote: TheVision wrote: That's fair enough. I still think it looks great but then again, I played Killer Instinct on the Gameboy the other day and thought that looked great too. I think I must appreciate them on different levels to you. Yeah if it helps you enjoy your inferior console more you can pretend I only play games for the graphics, that's fine. Oh not at all. I'm sure we both enjoy our respective consoles as much as each other. Fucking hell myp, you utter dick.

Author:	DavPaz [ Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:44 ]
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We need a hipster dimlie

Author:	Kern [ Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:52 ]
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DavPaz wrote: We need a hipster dimlie - but with a beard and an over-hopped imported craft beer.