That Ninja Theory magic....
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice [PS4, 4Pro, XO, OneX, XBSX|S]
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That Ninja Theory magic....
shredenvain
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Great trailer! Would like to see gameplay though.
Is this a Ps4 exclusive or is it a timed exclusive?
Is this a Ps4 exclusive or is it a timed exclusive?
I'm hoping the name similarity extends to a story relation to Heavenly Sword. Otherwise the name is horrifically derivative.
Iron Tiger
Regular
I'm hoping it will be an official successor to Heavenly Sword, which would make it a Playstation exclusive.
First on playstation was the term used, so timed exclusive.
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Deleted member 11852
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Could be a successor, perhaps springing off the movie due out this year.
Not just the name, the character (looks like Kai) and the style of the trailer are all very Heavenly Sword-ish
They are making this in UE4.
https://twitter.com/MarkRein/status/499261269246246913
https://twitter.com/MarkRein/status/499261269246246913
Billy Idol
Legend
Nice trailer...now give me gameplay!
RenegadeRocks
Legend
Just make thr characters as iconic and awesome as Heavenly Sword ! Nariko was unforgettable, so was the Andy Serkis King !
djskribbles
Legend
Also make the game longer with better replay value. I loved HS, but it was very short.
Prophecy2k
Veteran
Ninja Theory are a talented studio. It's nice to see they're alive and back working on new IP again.
They do really well with story-telling and action adventure games. Enslaved though flawed was enjoyable. But I was too annoyed about DMC being basically a big f**k you to the fans from Capcom to buy and play that game.
I do hope this is like a spiritual sequel to Heavenly Sword. The name kinda gives off that sort of vibe. Kind of the Dark Souls, to Sony's Demon's Souls
They do really well with story-telling and action adventure games. Enslaved though flawed was enjoyable. But I was too annoyed about DMC being basically a big f**k you to the fans from Capcom to buy and play that game.
I do hope this is like a spiritual sequel to Heavenly Sword. The name kinda gives off that sort of vibe. Kind of the Dark Souls, to Sony's Demon's Souls
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-08-18-ninja-theory-dont-call-hellblade-heavenly-sword-2
Self published download title. I'm guessing they benefit from Sony's Pub fund for PS4 launch and will then release multiplat.
Self published download title. I'm guessing they benefit from Sony's Pub fund for PS4 launch and will then release multiplat.
Silent_Buddha
Legend
Sounds like Sony kicking in marketing funds and stuff to buy an exclusive. Not bad. At least it is getting made.
I like their comments on how DD makes this possible, and if not for DD, it is unlikely the game would get made. Hopefully the game is good. Self publishing via DD should also allow them to potentially experiment more with the game without having to justify elements of the game to the big dollars associated with AAA physical distribution.
As they say, AAA polish with indie sensibilities. Will have to keep an eye on this.
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SB
Not sure about that. It might be, but you also get more general collaborations. Sony's pub fund is exactly that, offering funding for indies in return for some exclusivity, and that puts the onus on the indies to apply for the fund. So it could be Sony said, "here's some support if you let us have Hellblade exclusive for the first six months," and it could also be that Ninja Theory said, "hey, can we make use of your pub fund option and give you six months exclusivity for some investment in our game?"
I'm curious if the changes to patching costs means we'll see some more iterative developments of games? Sony have talked about Early Access-style options. Conceptually the only thing holding that back is the platform holder's QA. If they relax this, self-publishers can sell the game in whatever state they want and handle the consequences themselves. For the curated console experience, the platform holders would have to isolate these games from full games.
Gradthrawn
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Here's an interview with Dominic Matthews from Ninja Theory about Hellblade.
I get the impression the timed exclusivity has more to do with team size and limited resources than pub funds or additional support. That, however, is not spelled out clearly. It could very well be a combination of the 2 along with other factors as well.
I get the impression the timed exclusivity has more to do with team size and limited resources than pub funds or additional support. That, however, is not spelled out clearly. It could very well be a combination of the 2 along with other factors as well.
