South Park: The Stick of Truth

25-02-2014 11:26pm

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

hardly a new thing, look at all the horrible Hollywood remakes of epic 80ies film, all are much tamer to get them intot he PG13 band rather than 18+

Lot of what was 18 back in the 80s is PG13 now. It's not all about watering down and you can get away with far more violence now than a decade ago.

unkymo · 25-02-2014 11:49pm

Can't wait.

Not watching any more videos, trailers or reviews for the next 2 weeks!

johnny_ultimate · 26-02-2014 12:03am

How is this an attempt to boost sales? I'm not sure who the demographic that say "oh, the abortion mini game has been cut, it's a must buy now!" are, but I'm confident saying it's a small one. The game is still South Park, it's still 18s and over, and I'm sure it still ****s all over the lines of good taste at any opportunity: I'd suggest this cut 140 seconds isn't going to radically alter the game's market potential (slightly neuter it, if the reaction is anything to go by, but then I don't think games forums posters significantly represent any game's market demographics).

I'd say the reason is Ubisoft EMEA merely wanting to avoid any excessive controversy here, and confidently get past a wide range of ratings boards in the process. Actually, If they really wanted to boost sales, they should have kept the most controversial content intact and waited for the media **** storm and attached boost in market visibility. Nothing increases sales more than controversy.

Also don't forget that 'EMEA' is a huge area with a vast range of cultural and social differences. Even in Ireland abortion is more of a hot topic and dangerous territory than it is in most Western societies.

I don't like censorship at all but the reasoning people are theorising here seems rather fuzzy.

irishmover · 26-02-2014 12:09am

Was confirmed to be censored in Australia back in December. Thought it was just because Australians like to censor everything.

.ak · 26-02-2014 12:56am

I love how well they've transitioned the animations. Just looks like an episode rather than a game. Can't wait to play it.

ancapailldorcha · 26-02-2014 1:21am

Ah... Looks like I misunderstood. Oops.

Useful.Idiot · 26-02-2014 11:32am

I can't imagine the spec requirements for this would be too high would they?

Spear · 26-02-2014 11:37am

Useful.Idiot wrote: »

I can't imagine the spec requirements for this would be too high would they?

Not particularly.

Minimum:
OS: WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions)
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz
Memory: 2 GB GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD2600XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 6 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers

Recommended:
OS: WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core2Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ @ 2.3 GHz or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 9800GT or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 6 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers

ancapailldorcha · 26-02-2014 11:37am

Useful.Idiot wrote: »

I can't imagine the spec requirements for this would be too high would they?

I really hope not. My laptop handled Mass Effect 3 so I've my fingers crossed.

irishmover · 26-02-2014 9:18pm

The funniest game ever made apparently!

Spoilers: http://www.nowgamer.com/ps3/ps3-previews/2298064/south_park_the_stick_of_truth_the_funniest_game_ever_made_and_quite_good_too.html?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=offensive%2C%20funny%2C%20brilliant&utm_campaign=NowGamer%20Newsletter%2026%20February%202014

RobbingBandit · 26-02-2014 11:11pm

I have a Packard Bell EasyNote TE with 6gb ram and an AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics card will this run the game. Windows 8 too.

irishmover · 26-02-2014 11:13pm

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Probably not the best place to ask this, I have a Packard Bell EasyNote TE with 6gb ram and an AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics card will this run the game. Windows 8 too.

Yes it'll run it fine.

Taylor365 · 27-02-2014 11:28am

RobbingBandit wrote: »

I have a Packard Bell EasyNote TE with 6gb ram and an AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics card will this run the game. Windows 8 too.

xD

With those minimum specs listed, this game will run on an 8 year old machine.

Varik · 27-02-2014 2:15pm

So not exactly accurate due to the time difference but looking at a few benchmarks on the minimum recommended graphics card and some modern integrated one they're comparable. So anyone with a newish laptop can play this game, and it'll be uncensored.

I predict a lot of generally console based gamers pirating this and feeling justified.

Spear · 28-02-2014 11:56pm

Steam preload is up.

heebusjeebus · 01-03-2014 12:06am

VGP.ca dispatched my "Uncensored" version yesterday.
Happy days!

Grimebox · 01-03-2014 12:11am

How big is it?

Spear · 01-03-2014 12:13am

Grimebox wrote: »

How big is it?

4.2GB on Steam.

01-03-2014 12:14am

Was semi following this thread.

Disappointing that it's only for current gen, but I'll cut them slack in terms of the delays and that it was meant to be out before the next gen.

Very disappointed with next gen so far in terms of what's available, 90% ports and now something like this is coming to current gen only.

irishmover · 01-03-2014 12:19am

So still debating whether to get the CE or standard edition.

$69 for SE or $109 for CE. Don't think I can justify the extra $40. Anyone want to tell me why I should pay the extra $40 before I go and preorder?

ancapailldorcha · 01-03-2014 12:24am

irishmover wrote: »

So still debating whether to get the CE or standard edition.

$69 for SE or $109 for CE. Don't think I can justify the extra $40. Anyone want to tell me why I should pay the extra $40 before I go and preorder?

Personally, I don't think you should be preordering at all.

irishmover · 01-03-2014 12:26am

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

Personally, I don't think you should be preordering at all.

It won't be any cheaper than $68 anywhere over here. With the $69 preorder in one shop I'll get a DLC. So think it's worth it for an extra $1.

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/games/southpark-stick-of-truth/

RobbingBandit · 01-03-2014 1:54am

GAME have the same edition (dlc) to preorder up north or online, HMV and Smyths don't seem to think they will be stocking the PC version, at least in the branches I tried earlier today.

01-03-2014 1:58am

C$59.99 on VGP.

irishmover · 01-03-2014 2:29am

Deleted User wrote: »

C$59.99 on VGP.

Incl. shipping to my door it would be $73 AUD. But would be the uncensored version. Wouldn't really care if it's censored or not as I'm sure I'll be able to watch it on YouTube some point after the game release.

Does that one come with the same Samurai pack DLC? Couldn't find it on their website.

ancapailldorcha · 01-03-2014 5:55am

irishmover wrote: »

It won't be any cheaper than $68 anywhere over here. With the $69 preorder in one shop I'll get a DLC. So think it's worth it for an extra $1.

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/games/southpark-stick-of-truth/

It's up to you. I don't pre-order on principle. I prefer to wait for reviews and then decide. A free game worth a fiver or a skin pack is something I can easily do without.

irishmover · 01-03-2014 6:25am

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

It's up to you. I don't pre-order on principle. I prefer to wait for reviews and then decide. A free game worth a fiver or a skin pack is something I can easily do without.

No bother. You do that.

snausages · 01-03-2014 12:14pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV69DyOuzbE

Grimebox · 01-03-2014 1:51pm

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

It's up to you. I don't pre-order on principle. I prefer to wait for reviews and then decide. A free game worth a fiver or a skin pack is something I can easily do without.

Sounds like a bad approach to be honest. I'm gonna play this and not look a single review. Some games can be viewed as mediocre and I like them regardless. It's nice to be make up my own opinion sometimes and roll with the hype.

Although I completely agree with the pre order bonuses. I don't want them at all even the I've already bought it on steam

ancapailldorcha · 01-03-2014 5:53pm

Grimebox wrote: »

Sounds like a bad approach to be honest. I'm gonna play this and not look a single review. Some games can be viewed as mediocre and I like them regardless. It's nice to be make up my own opinion sometimes and roll with the hype.

Although I completely agree with the pre order bonuses. I don't want them at all even the I've already bought it on steam

How on earth is it a bad approach? I'm not talking about whether or not the game's good, I'm referring to things like port quality, the presence of game breaking bugs, microtransactions, etc... I nearly pre-ordered Arkham Origins for example but, because I waited, I saw that what was released was a buggy mess with little to no post-release support.
I see your point about wanting to go in blind as it were. I've been looking forward to Lightning Returns for quite some time and despite most reviews being negative, I'm getting it anyway. I don't trust mainstream "reviewers" anyway but that might be a topic for another thread.

jaykhunter · 01-03-2014 6:39pm

irishmover wrote: »

So still debating whether to get the CE or standard edition. $69 for SE or $109 for CE. Don't think I can justify the extra $40. Anyone want to tell me why I should pay the extra $40 before I go and preorder?

CE comes with a Cartman Wizard figure. Is it worth $40 is up to yourself. A lot of resistance after you simply asked about pre-orders. Wanted to say good for you, supporting them and getting it asap.

Varik · 02-03-2014 4:06am

What you'll see in the censored scenes.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhsLMsxCMAAH9Vj.jpg
linked so not to spoil anything ( I think it's fine)

Funny (actually probably better than what it's actually censoring) but still not getting it out of principle.

jaykhunter · 02-03-2014 5:23am

A few days late on the censorship news. I don't understand why there's a ratings classification if games still get censored anyway? Is 18+ not good enough? Do we need a 25+ rating? Preposterous.

Big Knox wrote: »

Yep the PC version will be uncensored which is good news.

Good news indeed. I'm annoyed about the censorship, if I pick it up it'll be on PC.

02-03-2014 5:32am

jaykhunter wrote: »

A few days late on the censorship news. I don't understand why there's a ratings classification if games still get censored anyway? Is 18+ not good enough? Do we need a 25+ rating? Preposterous.

Good news indeed. I'm annoyed about the censorship, if I pick it up it'll be on PC.

The rating system for games is different to cinema and differs wildly from country to country. While the decision to change the game is annoying, it's pretty understandable given the issues such content is sure to turn up. Ubisoft were in a position where their game could face some serious censorship issues across the EU which in turn could result in the beed to produce a number of different versions so as to meet each countries requirements.

They've made it pretty easy to acquire a copy of the uncensored version and honestly from what I've heard the content that's been censored isn't exactly something you'll miss.

I'm quite happy to purchase a copy of the game on PC and would encourage people not to pirate the game. Many are saying that the censorship was done to help sell more copies but honestly, if it was about shifting a few more copies then they'd have left the game as is and laughed all the way to the bank as the media made a huge deal about the content.

ancapailldorcha · 02-03-2014 11:15am

Steam key for sale on Amazon UK for £28.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/South-Park-Stick-Truth-Online/dp/B00ICSSO78/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_1_Z55W

Smoggy · 02-03-2014 2:07pm

Should we be worried,the game is released this week and no reviews.

VinLieger · 02-03-2014 2:21pm

Smoggy wrote: »

Should we be worried,the game is released this week and no reviews.

Embargo isnt up till the morning of the US release apparently

Grimebox · 02-03-2014 2:22pm

€30 here

Grimebox · 02-03-2014 2:41pm

Even with the embargo, people are streaming it on twitch. Massive spoilers of course

evad_lhorg · 02-03-2014 3:27pm

Will it be region Free on 360 if ordered from US?

Varik · 02-03-2014 3:50pm

evad_lhorg wrote: »

Will it be region Free on 360 if ordered from US?

No

Grimebox · 02-03-2014 4:02pm

Couldn't help myself but watch a bit of those streams. All I will say is that it looks brilliant. It's like a mash-up of everything south park has ever done. As a fan of the show, I can't wait. Even if the turned based play turns people off, the humour should more than make up for it.

Mr Blobby · 03-03-2014 2:16am

So any idea when the reviews will come out?. Or is there an embargo until release?.

Thor · 03-03-2014 2:50am

Mr Blobby wrote: »

So any idea when the reviews will come out?. Or is there an embargo until release?.

Read above. There are of course leaks of people playing it, but news sites are under embargo until release in the US.

Taylor365 · 03-03-2014 10:11am

Looks great.

Now, just need to optimise my 32'' TV (On PC ya see), everything is so sharp you can't read text or anything. Me thinks the resolution will have to come down a fair bit.

Big Knox · 03-03-2014 5:14pm

Taylor365 wrote: »

everything is so sharp you can't read text or anything.

lolwut?

Thank god this isn't clashing with Dark Souls. Should be enough time to finish it before the 14th. Right?

Taylor365 · 03-03-2014 5:16pm

You've played your PC on your TV from a distance yes?

Varik · 03-03-2014 5:18pm

Big Knox wrote: »

lolwut?

I think he means font size, and playing it at a distance.

PC games usually not the best suited for couch gaming, UI options should improve with Steam box and big screen.

shreddedloops · 03-03-2014 6:09pm

IGN just posted their review on Facebook but the link is broken! Actually quite anxious to see how this does critically.

Kirby · 03-03-2014 7:19pm

Grimebox wrote: »

€30 here

I see that as 36 euro. Where did you see it for 30? A discount code?

South Park: The Stick of Truth

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