Death Stranding: A Hideo Kojima Game Strand

[vestan]

My only hope is that they made changes to the shots when 2 people are talking, it was the only static thing in Horizon, only shots and "counter shots"(just realised I don't know the correct english for "contre-plan" lol)

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I think the only situations in Death Stranding that would require any sort of shot/reverse shot is when you're talking to the holograms of people underground from terminals, otherwise everything else is going to be the Kojima-directed cutscenes we're used to. Makes sense as we can't exactly interact with others out in the wild like most RPGs or whatever would have you do. MGS was kinda similar in that regard. Watching the Heartman character spotlight really reminded me that this is a Kojima game lol.

 

[PolishQ]

My only hope is that they made changes to the shots when 2 people are talking, it was the only static thing in Horizon, only shots and "counter shots"(just realised I don't know the correct english for "contre-plan" lol)

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Usually the english term is "shot / reverse shot".

 

[Rimkrak]

I think the only situations in Death Stranding that would require any sort of shot/reverse shot is when you're talking to the holograms of people underground from terminals, otherwise everything else is going to be the Kojima-directed cutscenes we're used to. Makes sense as we can't exactly interact with others out in the wild like most RPGs or whatever would have you do. MGS was kinda similar in that regard. Watching the Heartman character spotlight really reminded me that this is a Kojima game lol.

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Usually the english term is "shot / reverse shot".

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Thanks !
Indeed the Heartman cutscene is very reassuring visually when compared to a discution between 2 characters in Horizon. But that was litteraly my only "gripe" with the game, the rest was great.
If there is one thin I'm not worried about for DS it's cutscene direction ^^

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

Take this with a grain of salt but I just heard in a podcast that review codes will be handed out in like a week or so.

 

[Phantom_Snake]

Take this with a grain of salt but I just heard in a podcast that review codes will be handed out in like a week or so.

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Pretty sure that's accurate. Reviews will be coming in on November 1st. Death Stranding is apparently a long game so reviewers will need some time to review it.

 

[--R]

I'm still surprised and kinda mad Fragile hasn't got a trailer yet unlike the other characters on the game (Except Mads' character but he's been on a lot of the promotional content so it's fine?)

 

[xendless]

Take this with a grain of salt but I just heard in a podcast that review codes will be handed out in like a week or so.

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Which podcast?

 

[TheChungusAmongUs]

I'm still surprised and kinda mad Fragile hasn't got a trailer yet unlike the other characters on the game (Except Mads' character but he's been on a lot of the promotional content so it's fine?)

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I mean, I think the E3 2018 trailer was her trailer

 

[xendless]

I'm still surprised and kinda mad Fragile hasn't got a trailer yet unlike the other characters on the game (Except Mads' character but he's been on a lot of the promotional content so it's fine?)

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I consider E3 2018 to be Fragile's show, but I get what you mean.
I think she's too important to have her backstory shown yet, tbh the only ones I feel have most of their stories defined in the trailers are Sam, Heartman, Amelie, and Mama.
Deadman, DieHard-Man, Fragile, Cliff, Higgs are still pretty much mysteries with hints thrown in.

 

[vestan]

I'm still surprised and kinda mad Fragile hasn't got a trailer yet unlike the other characters on the game (Except Mads' character but he's been on a lot of the promotional content so it's fine?)

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Eh, the game is close enough so I'd rather we get to see for ourselves. The launch trailer is coming soon so maybe you'll get to see her then ^^

 

[--R]

I mean, I think the E3 2018 trailer was her trailer

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I guess? I think I'd like a more focused trailer, like the one Heartman has. I love that trailer so much.

Eh, the game is close enough so I'd rather we get to see for ourselves. The launch trailer is coming soon so maybe you'll get to see her then ^^

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I sure hope she does. Isn't she one of the lesser shown characters so far? It's between her and Higgs, I'd say.

 

[Jraphics Horse]

A landmark I noticed, possibly the second mission of the game, or first if you don't count the intro one. It leads to a building 1km South West from Captial Knot City. I'm assuming it's early on because they make a point of showing Sam plugging in the BB Pod when he's there.

edit: I mirrored the last one because he's looking at the mountain from the other side, not because the footage was mirrored.

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

Which podcast?

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This one (not in English unfortunately)
You kind of have to take my word for it but the host says that he will be playing Death Stranding in a few days and that it is encouraging for the game that Sony is releasing review codes 3 weeks ahead of release.
Again grain of salt but the guy is one of the biggest gaming Youtubers in Greece and I trust him.

 

[xendless]

This one (not in English unfortunately)
You kind of have to take my word for it but the host says that he will be playing Death Stranding in a few days and that it is encouraging for the game that Sony is releasing review codes 3 weeks ahead of release.
Again grain of salt but the guy is one of the biggest gaming Youtubers in Greece and I trust him.

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Thanks for explaining, someone from DS Reddit has also told me Monday so there's more coming together to support that news.

 

[Simo]

Thought I heard some already had codes including Reiner at Game Informer.

Either way folks will be having hands on time this weekend at PAX, i just hope theres no NDA so we get some impressions.

 

[GReeeeN]

Thought I heard some already had codes including Reiner at Game Informer.

Either way folks will be having hands on time this weekend at PAX, i just hope theres no NDA so we get some impressions.

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Wait, the game is playable at PAX Australia??, I'm actually on a flight down to PAX as we speak...

 

[xendless]

Wait, the game is playable at PAX Australia??, I'm actually on a flight down to PAX as we speak...

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Yeah, it's apparently a behind closed doors thing

 

[Electro]

Yeah, it's apparently a behind closed doors thing

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Hmm, was hoping for more impressions :/

At least the one we got sounds excited.

 

[vestan]

Hmm, was hoping for more impressions :/

At least the one we got sounds excited.

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Just because it's closed doors doesn't mean we aren't gonna get impressions lol. The Cyberpunk demo at E3 was closed doors but we got a bunch of impressions.

I just wonder if there's any point in any more media coverage considering the game is out in 28 days and Kojima clearly wants us to go in not knowing much.

 

[Electro]

Just because it's closed doors doesn't mean we aren't gonna get impressions lol. The Cyberpunk demo at E3 was closed doors but we got a bunch of impressions.

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Ok good to hear.

 

[Lannisters1798]

https://gametransfers.com/death-stranding-has-nightmare-setting-like-silent-hills/

"Death Stranding's environment is one of the scariest and immersive I've ever experienced in a videogame. Although the world may seem barren and void of life, it never feels like you are truly alone… and it is terrifying. You don't know what will pop out from where and it feels like there is this larger than life presence constantly watching you through the friggen' clouds! It feels like Hideo Kojima took the Silent Hills vibe and injected it with steroids," the journalist said.

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[SpillYerBeans]

So I was hyped as it is but these new impressions have me going into overload hype!

 

[Shy]

So I was hyped as it is but these new impressions have me going into overload hype!

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[bbq of doom]

https://gametransfers.com/death-stranding-has-nightmare-setting-like-silent-hills/

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Oh god yes.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Closed doors usually has an embargo iirc. Could be any day now though

https://gametransfers.com/death-stranding-has-nightmare-setting-like-silent-hills/

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lmaooo so impressions of impressions are where we are at now

Dont do this to me yall. cmon

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[GroovySnake]

Can't wait to see that launch trailer. The hype is becoming real here, I can imagine this game existing and playing it, oh yes...!

 

[Cerulean_skylark]

You must've not played Horizon? I can't believe that anyone who actually played Horizon wouldn't be able to remember moment's like these:

It's crazy how different Horizon and DS are in terms of lighting and color palette.

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I did and you don't need to turn my simple yes or no question into a snarky attack.

 

[Tyaren]

I did and you don't need to turn my simple yes or no question into a snarky attack.

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Wasn't meant to be snarky or an attack. ;) I honestly am very surprised one would forget the amazing sunsets and nights in the game if one played it.

 

[Flipyap]

Wasn't meant to be snarky or an attack. ;) I honestly am very surprised one would forget the amazing sunsets and nights in the game if one played it.

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Honestly, Horizon's nights didn't really feel like nights until Frozen Wilds. I certainly remember the handful of times the game turned green, but it never felt like a true day/night cycle.

 

[Shy]

I need to get my hands on a review copy. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!

 

[Marble]

I did and you don't need to turn my simple yes or no question into a snarky attack.

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Wow you're easily insulted. I agree it's pretty baffling someone that has actually played HZD doesn't remember if it has a day and night cycle (or you could've just googled it within 3 seconds so you didn't have to be subject to this brutal "snarky attack").

 

[modiz]

I really wanna play this game lol. I know it's cheap as fuck but I don't really have time to go through a massive open-world (saving that for DS ;)). I'm holding out hope that Sony put it on PS Now so I download it and check it out.

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Its fantastic, go for it.

You must've not played Horizon? I can't believe that anyone who actually played Horizon wouldn't be able to remember moment's like these:

It's crazy how different Horizon and DS in terms of lighting and color palette.

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This game is still looking so gorgeous.
Death Stranding does seem to pull some technically ridiculous stuff like black goo sea rising and lowering dynamically when you encounter a catcher (thats the name right?), not even being done in a cutscene, i have no idea how was some stuff in there accomplished, i remember some developers even saying the same on twitter.

 

[Lokimaster]

That guy sounds like he's overreacting. A figure in the mist seems creepy but not like a PT level horror game.

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kind of weird how someone could say someone else who has played the game is overreacting when they themselves haven't played the game.

 

[Butch]

Wow you're easily insulted. I agree it's pretty baffling someone that has actually played HZD doesn't remember if it has a day and night cycle (or you could've just googled it within 3 seconds so you didn't have to be subject to this brutal "snarky attack").

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This got me thinking and I actually don't remember if a lot of open world games had a real night/day cycle, I remember all those games (For ex: Sleeping Dogs, sunset overdrive, Mafia 2, Assassins creed, etc...) having missions at night but I can't recall if there was a real transition or if it was a prebaked thing. So I would probably say the same thing as the guy you quoted.

 

[MechaMarmaset]

kind of weird how someone could say someone else who has played the game is overreacting when they themselves haven't played the game.

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He's describing the gazers which we've already seen in at least 3 gameplay segments now. He's clearly over reacting.

 

[Simo]

He's describing the gazers which we've already seen in at least 3 gameplay segments now. He's clearly over reacting.

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Its quite possible that she hasn't seen the previous trailers to know this or even know what they're called. lol

Personally however i think the article is a dupe as the whole site looks suspect when you look at their other front page stories....lol

 

[vestan]

Alright, PAX Aus is a go. Death Stranding screenings are on Sunday. Not long now till we (hopefully) get some impressions.

Its quite possible that she hasn't seen the previous trailers to know this or even know what they're called. lol

Personally however i think the article is a dupe as the whole site looks suspect when you look at their other front page stories....lol

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Yeh, I'm thinking this too tbh. Site looks sketchy and the """preview""" itself doesn't really go in-depth with anything and just describes everything we've seen so far. Plus it's poorly written with a bunch of typos everywhere.

 

[Rimkrak]

Alright, PAX Aus is a go. Death Stranding screenings are on Sunday. Not long now till we (hopefully) get some impressions.

Yeh, I'm thinking this too tbh. Site looks sketchy and the """preview""" itself doesn't really go in-depth with anything and just describes everything we've seen so far. Plus it's poorly written with a bunch of typos everywhere.

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Sweet, so we're gonna get hands on impressions articles around Sunday then :)

 

[vestan]

Sweet, so we're gonna get hands on impressions articles around Sunday then :)

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Mhmmm...

Today at the Death Stranding booth, all they screened was the TGS gameplay demo with English subs and if you were there, you got a free FRAGILE pin. I have no idea if they're just going to do the same thing for Sunday or if they're going to screen new gameplay but I'm not holding my breath. Also this confirms that article was bull, there's no special media screening, anyone can just walk in.

Looks like the final Death Stranding related thing we'll see before reviews and launch is the launch trailer.

 

[Rimkrak]

Mhmmm...

Today at the Death Stranding booth, all they screened was the TGS gameplay demo with English subs and if you were there, you got a free FRAGILE pin. I have no idea if they're just going to do the same thing for Sunday or if they're going to screen new gameplay but I'm not holding my breath. Also this confirms that article was bull, there's no special media screening, anyone can just walk in.

Looks like the final Death Stranding related thing we'll see before reviews and launch is the launch trailer.

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Well it will save me the conundrum of choosing to watch or not then :)

 

[ZeroDS]

Seems like the collectors edition has had more stock allotted or something here in Japan cause a few sites now have it up for open preorder

 

[LiquidPolicenaut]

Seems like the collectors edition has had more stock allotted or something here in Japan cause a few sites now have it up for open preorder

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Yeah, I've noticed over here Best Buy and a few other places seem to get it back in stock for preorder quite often. I have one pre-ordered but I don't know if I wanna keep it or just get the Special Edition...

 

[Lokimaster]

He's describing the gazers which we've already seen in at least 3 gameplay segments now. He's clearly over reacting.

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right , but still you guys didnt play it, he did. Yet some are saying he's overreacting to something HE actually played? lol wow

 

[Rimkrak]

right , but still you guys didnt play it, he did. Yet some are saying he's overreacting to something HE actually played? lol wow

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Apparently she didn't though

 

[Deleted member 45414]

right , but still you guys didnt play it, he did. Yet some are saying he's overreacting to something HE actually played? lol wow

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Edit: removed tweet saying the blog post was fake..

If you read the blog post then there's an editor's note at the bottom that says that they couldn't verify with the writer that she had actually had a hands-on.

 

[ZeroDS]

Yeah, I've noticed over here Best Buy and a few other places seem to get it back in stock for preorder quite often. I have one pre-ordered but I don't know if I wanna keep it or just get the Special Edition...

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I got both in with the special edition already paid off. Still going back and forth on the collectors myself but at least I've got one if I want it

 

[Lukemia SL]

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Well damn, also is anything Skill Up allowed to be posted? I think Laymen are off limits on here.

 

[Deleted member 45414]

Well damn, also is anything Skill Up allowed to be posted? I think Laymen are off limits on here.

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I don't know who he is, it was posted in the other thread, will remove if he's a bad person.

 

[Lokimaster]

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oh wow, thats crazy. Well I take back what i said then if its fake.

 

[Landford]

I don't know who he is, it was posted in the other thread, will remove if he's a bad person.

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He is not, but he is closely associated with a terrible one, which is his brother. They share a channel which is pure trash.

Also, the editor on the article:

"Note from the editor: Erina Rose has been a close associate of mine for many years and has often provided us with valuable industry information. Although I can vouch for her authenticity, I cannot vouch for the validity of this article. I have asked her to provide proof that she has had "hands-on" time with the game which she was unable to provide.

After a lengthy discussion with the PR and Partnership manager for PlayStation Australia I have made the decision to make a full retraction and ask the reader to be sceptical about the information the author has disclosed. "