And they've done it again. The game is so good.
I don't think I can finish this in time for Starfield lol
MULTI Baldur's Gate 3 released - 814K+ peak CCU on PC, Top Selling Pre-Order on US PSN
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I don't think I can finish this in time for Starfield lol
BG3 has reached an all time rank of #9 as the Most Played Game on Steam, with a peak CCU of 814K+ players.
It's also now the Top Selling Pre-Order on PSN.
Wonder if this is a "big enough deal" for some people here
It's also now the Top Selling Pre-Order on PSN.
Wonder if this is a "big enough deal" for some people here
Imagine trying to pass Baldur's Gate as a no-name IP. The 3rd entry, a AAA game that has been in development for over 6 years, was certainly expected to be a big enough deal. But do tell me when it sells over 18 million copies in less than 2 months 
The funniest part is Necrokiller holding himself back from sharing the game's Metascore coz even with a handful of reviews (all positive), it still sits below a certain 18+ million seller
The funniest part is Necrokiller holding himself back from sharing the game's Metascore coz even with a handful of reviews (all positive), it still sits below a certain 18+ million seller
Just remembered the name of another favorite studio of Necrokiller's. Larian! Waiting to see how Baldur's Gate 3 turns out
LMFAOOOOOOOOO just look at that change in tone. Glorious back tracking
What change in tone? Is Baldur's Gate a no-name IP? Does me wondering how 3 turns out critically change that? 
Oh, I don't know, perhaps a reminder of the context will help.
From hoping to see the studio/game get tarnished:
to, suddenly, coming to this realization:Just remembered the name of another favorite studio of Necrokiller's. Larian! Waiting to see how Baldur's Gate 3 turns out
CerebralTiger's hopes = tarnished
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It sure will. That list is for critical reception, not commercial success. Larian hasn't been tarnished and neither has Valve (yet). Every other studio Necrokiller likes has received a lower than expected (even by him lol) reception
Oh wait, forgot to add Hangar 13 to the list
Changing goal posts. Classic CerebralTiger
By that logic we can declare that all the following studios have been tarnished:
Creative Business Unit 3
Housemarque
Platinum Games
Insomniac
Monolith Soft
Mercury Steam
Media Molecule
Team Ico
Kojima Productions
There are probably more but this is disastrous enough. Yikes yikes yikes
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Not really. Necrokiller always reminds everyone that Cyberpunk 2077 sold millions of copies. The 'tarnished' status is only for games that have been given a worse than expected critical receptionChanging goal posts. Classic CerebralTiger
Creative Business Unit 3: no one expected FFXVI to score 90+ based on the studio or IP's previous respective entry.
Housemarque: the studio transitioned from arcade games to AAA games, so it's not exactly a comparable situation.
Media Molecule: while Dreams was received worse than their previous work, it's arguable that they didn't even make a game. Rather, a platform for creating games
Platinum Games: Platinum had been going downhill for a while with their recent titles. Bayonetta 3 is actually a step up for them. Though, if compared to prior entries, Bayonetta was received worse than expected.
Insomniac: wat? How exactly is Insomniac tarnished?
Monolith Soft: wat? Xenoblade Chronicles 3 scored higher than 2.
Mercury Steam: wat? Metroid Dread was received better than Metroid: Samus Returns.
Of the studios listed, only the following can be seen as tarnished based on the reception of their previous work:
Team Ico
Kojima Productions
Yes really. CerebralTiger just mentioned a "certain 18mil + seller" in this thread. Yikesssss
I'll remind CerebralTiger of his actooooooal criteria instead of these lame ass excuses.
Ab to yehi kaho ge. The studio has been on an upwards trajectory with FF14, its last two expansions were both 90+ after all. FF16 tho?
Who cares? They also transitioned to $70 game and were one of the reason why CerebralTiger bought a PS5 at launch and ended up with a CerebralTiger certified "mid" score. Tarnished until they can rise out of their "B grade" status.
Haven't reached the same heights since LBP2. They remain....tarnished.
Both Lolzonetta games 90+. Lolzonetta 3? CerebralTiger certified "mid". Therefore, tarnished.
One could say they've been tarnished for 2 generations now and they remain as such. Will SM2 change that? We shall see
And the studio has been struggling to reach what they accomplished with XC1, with a couple of below "mid" games as well. One hit wonder, tarnished ever since
They've still always been a CerebralTiger certified B grade studio and Dreadful game didn't change that. Enough grounds for being labeled tarnished
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Waiting for the reminder
Mentioned Cyberpunk 2077 coz if my criteria for the tarnished wall of shame factored sales, it wouldn't be on the list
We're comparing expansions to full releases now? Who's criteria and tarnished wall of shame list was this again?Ab to yehi kaho ge. The studio has been on an upwards trajectory with FF14, its last two expansions were both 90+ after all. FF16 tho?
That doesn't qualify them for the tarnished wall of shame. Their current work has to be notably worse than their prior workOne could say they've been tarnished for 2 generations now and they remain as such. Will SM2 change that? We shall see
And the studio has been struggling to reach what they accomplished with XC1, with a couple of below "mid" games as well. One hit wonder, tarnished ever since
Doesn't qualify them for the list. See aboveThey've still always been a CerebralTiger certified B grade studio and Dreadful game didn't change that. Enough grounds for being labeled tarnished
I mean, their expansions cost $40 alone, and then there is a membership fee. Not your typical investment in an "expansion" now, is it? CBU3 has been responsible for some of the highest rated FF games in over a decade and Square brought over "talent" from other studios as well. AAA main entry 7-8 years in development with multiple different studio developers collaborating wasn't expected to score a 90? Yeah rightWe're comparing expansions to full releases now? Who's criteria and tarnished wall of shame list was this again?
Then again, even the over priced FF7 remake didn't achieve what Capcom could with RE, so perhaps we should all just lower our expectations from a FF game. When was the last time a mainline SP entry in this overrated AF franchise even scored a 90? Yikes
And their past work has included several 90+ games something Ratchet is still chasing. Therefore, tarnished.Their current work has to be notably worse than their prior work
A full priced sequel coming after "ages", where the "hype was real and Nintendo knows it", not even expected to be a 90?
I mean, if CerebralTiger wants to die on the hill where all the tarnished studios he likes weren't good enough to be expected to produce a "Universal Acclaim" game, then yeah, sure, lets go with that
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Honestly, this is one of the biggest reasons I actually decided to get mid tier gaming laptop. I could have played it on the ps5 next month, but i rarely get time these days after work. With a lappy at work, i can play it on the side when ever I am free.And they've done it again. The game is so good.
I don't think I can finish this in time for Starfield lol
The first game that i actually downloaded was the original Divinity (the first one)
Yes, not a full release
All you need to know is that it scored higher than mid Cyberpunk 2077When was the last time a mainline SP entry in this overrated AF franchise even scored a 90? Yikes
Nope. Their past work = their most recent workAnd their past work has included several 90+ games something Ratchet is still chasing. Therefore, tarnished.
Coming after ages, and scoring higher. Therefore not tarnishedA full priced sequel coming after "ages", where the "hype was real and Nintendo knows it", not even expected to be a 90?
Not that it's needed at this point, but this here is further evidence that Necrokiller is a Reset Era member, for not only is he able to view results for polls that require participation, he's also able to use the search function to locate posts from 2 years ago, just as he does here on Pakgamers
Doesn't matter.Yes, not a full release
AAA main entry 7-8 years in development with multiple different studio developers collaborating wasn't expected to score a 90? Yeah right
Cant say the same for Lulzmarque and Platilul GamesAll you need to know is that it scored higher than mid Cyberpunk 2077
Changing goal post with every postNope. Their past work = their most recent work
Even that means that these studios were already tarnished long before latest works
But not scoring between 90-94 as CerebralTiger expected. Ori did it, Hollow Knight did it, but not the dreadful queen. Therefore, tarnishedComing after ages, and scoring higher. Therefore not tarnished
Except that I came across this post 2 years ago and did not search for it. Poor analysis, yet againhe's also able to use the search function to locate posts from 2 years ago, just as he does here on Pakgamers
CerebralTiger in shambles
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Baldur's Gate 3 supports DLSS. Enjoy this masterpiece on high frame ratesHonestly, this is one of the biggest reasons I actually decided to get mid tier gaming laptop. I could have played it on the ps5 next month, but i rarely get time these days after work. With a lappy at work, i can play it on the side when ever I am free.
The first game that i actually downloaded was the original Divinity (the first one)
The cherry on top of it all is the $30 price tag
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It sure does
Nah, "previous work" was always referring to the singular previous work of a studio and not its body of work as a wholeChanging goal post with every post
Nope, Tarnished is awarded only when a studio's previous work (singular) was received notably better. Nothing to do with getting a 90+Even that means that these studios were already tarnished long before latest works
Not the first Reset Era post Necrokiller has "come across"Except that I came across this post 2 years ago and did not search for it. Poor analysis, yet again
Good to see Necrokiller has finally learned not to obsess over frame rates for "extended periods"
Nope. Full priced AAA release 7-8 years in development for a not-so no name IPIt sure does
LMAO!Nah, "previous work" was always referring to the singular previous work of a studio and not its body of work as a whole
Crytek's previous work before Hunt Showdown was rated lower. So how are they tarnished? There will always be angles you haven't accounted for because you don't have any valid argument to begin with
Sure jan. When the laundry list of your favorite studios have been tarnished, you have to lower your standards. We all know why CerebralTiger hasn't posted BG3's metascore yet. Because hes waiting for it to hit 89. Good luck with thatNothing to do with getting a 90+
Yes, I've been keeping tabs ever since you revealed yourselfNot the first Reset Era post Necrokiller has "come across"
Frame rate is always showing as well if I turn it on, its my default setting. But I barely ever keep it on while playing. CerebralTiger would agree that keeping it off is the key to make every game "completely playable"Good to see Necrokiller has finally learned not to obsess over frame rates for "extended periods"
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