No Man’s Sky
Destiny Design Talks About Procedural Generation, Takes A Jab At No Man’s Sky
For those of you who hadn’t noticed yet, Destiny and No Man’s Sky seem to have a lot more in common than just the sci-fi theme and space travel. No Man’s Sky UI design is questionably similar to the one used in Destiny, including the menu items and upgrade tree. In an interview with Metro, Destiny’s Lead Designer Steve Cotton opens up about No Man’s Sky when asked about procedural generation. The UI similarities had obviously gone unnoticed at Bungie, as Cotton humorously implied that No Man’s Sky had copied the UI design from Destiny. He also gave a more serious take on procedural generation, and why Bungie chooses not to go that route. When asked about open world designs, this is what he has to say, “That’s a really good question. We talk about ...
Sony, Steam And Amazon Offering Refunds On No Man’s Sky Irrespective Of Playtime
For most of the people, No Man’s Sky has been nothing but one disappointment after another. Allegedly, it is nowhere close to what Hello Games had promised. Needless to say, it was a huge letdown. Amazon, Sony (through the PSN) and Steam, all seem to agree on this viewpoint. Hence, they have started refunding the digital copies of the game regardless of how long you’ve spent playing the game. “You can do this with practically anything on Steam so long as you are not abusing the system,” posted NeoGaf user Nzyme32. “I assume they have some internal criteria for all this in coming to a decision as to whether you can get a refund when outside the normal refund criteria. I managed to get a refund on Volume & Homeworld Remastered (which I have since repurchased...
Hype, Expectations & Ruined Video Games
For most people, gaming started out as a hobby, sometime they did just in their free time as kids. Then they grew up, and most of them left it. Some on the other hand, turned it into a passion and continued to play over the years. The result? Video games have gained immense popularity, with technological innovations in hardware and software pushing for beautiful and immersive games being released every year. With more and more people choosing to play video games, it has become a huge industry, and with gained the problems that come with the same. Here are a few reasons why we think the gaming industry is losing its glory. Quantity Over Quality With great numbers comes great demands, and a greater loss in quality. As the demand for games have increased over the past few years, developers se...
Here’s What The Latest No Man’s Sky Patch Is All About
No Man’s Sky, the highly anticipated and to some extent unsuccessful space exploration and survival title by indie game studio Hello Games is under constant criticism for the botched experience and gameplay elements. The developers seem to be working hard to resolve most of the issues, but fans are disappointed with the problems existing in the first place, considering the game had been delayed numerous times already. The title received its third patch recently, aimed at addressing the common issues players were facing. Top on the priority list were fixing the save system, decreasing the possibility of being stranded, and quite a few bug fixes. Hello Games claims that this patch should fix about 70% of the complaints that the players had at the time of release. Space Stations Prior t...
No Man’s Sky: Sales Drop by 81% in the UK
At its launch, No Man’s Sky seemed to have hit the pinnacle of success, with it being the second biggest PS 4 launch ever, and topping the sales charts on Steam. Considering that the game was made by a small team from an indie studio, this could be said to be an amazing feat for Hello Games. However, the game seems to have hit a bump as sales plummet, falling by 81%in the UK, according to GfK Chart Track, which tracks sales of video games in the UK. This doesn’t come as a surprise, considering all the controversies surrounding the game and the developers. Fans have been constantly disappointed with the lack of multiplayer and story elements. And though the game offers you a lot of options and freedom, it seems to fall short of players’ expectations. And with all the issu...
This Is How The “Multiplayer” In No Man’s Sky Works, And Why You Won’t See Anyone
People are speculating about how multiplayer would work in No Man’s Sky, and while developer Sean Murray has confirmed that the game does not have a multiplayer mode as such, and the chances of meeting other players are close to zero, it hasn’t stopped them from testing it out. As covered in a previous post, two players coordinated with each other in an attempt to meet in the large universe of No Man’s Sky, and even though they managed to reach the same place, they weren’t able to see each other. This is has raised some issues with fans’ expectations from the game, but here’s why it might not be possible to run into someone else when you’re out in the galaxy exploring. The two players, even when playing at the same time, may have their own instance...
Other Players Not Visible In No Man’s Sky, No Multiplayer
The highly anticipated space exploration survival title No Man’s Sky is out for the Playstation 4, with only two days to go for the PC release. Possibly on a successful attempt to break the internet, the game seems to have been received well. The game was always thought to have a multiplayer experience as well, with the ability to meet other players, though developer Sean Muray had said that the chances of meeting another player were close to zero. To put this theory to test, Reddit user TheGalacticCactus partnered up with another player, both of them streaming their gameplays to Twitch at the same time. Here’s the result: Despite being at the same location, they were unable to see each other at all, as you can see in the screenshot below. Both the players were at the same loca...
Five Tips For a Perfect Start In No Man’s Sky
After years of waiting, speculations, hype, and even some leaks of late, No Man’s Sky has finally reached our homes, our hands, and our gaming systems. However, given the scale of the game, and the fact that you will be exploring massive star systems, with billions of planets, a little direction as to where to head to and what to keep in mind will go a long way in making the most out of your time in No Man’s Sky. So here are a few things that you should be doing first when you set out exploring the universe: 1. Explore Your Starting Planet Every player will spawn on a random planet. Conditions may be harsh or simple, its purely procedural. To make the most of your starting location, explore as much as you can. Do not be in a hurry to rush of into space. There will be ample time...
What Exactly Is No Man’s Sky?
It’s here. It’s finally here. No Man’s Sky! So, for those who don’t know what No Man’s Sky is all about, here’s quick rundown of everything you need to know. What is No Man’s Sky? – In a nutshell, the goal is to earn money, get the best gear and survive the trip to the center of the galaxy. Yes, you can explore planets or stay in one forever, but if you’re asking for a goal, a purpose, that’s it. Why would I want to get to the center of the galaxy? – It’s the main goal of the game, the only objective. Apparently, there will be “a compelling reason to head towards the center of the galaxy, as well as an ending that will provide you with a sense of closure. But there will be a reason to continue playing after that ...
No Man’s Sky Day 1 Patch, Gameplay Updates and Balances
Only one day to go for the release of what can only be said to be the most anticipated game of this year. The wait gets over tomorrow, and you can finally get your hands on No Man’s Sky, well, considering you’re not playing on the PC, because then you’ll have to wait till the 12th. However, the indie studio Hello Games seems to be hard at work to update the game and they’re ready with the first update 1.03. The update will be needed after you install the game in order to be able to play it. The players who were able to get their hands on an early copy of the game can still play it without updating, but will not have access to the new content and changes in update 1.03 without deleting the save file of their pre-update game. Hello Games says it’s necessary beca...
These Are The Biggest Upcoming Open World Games
Open games are gaining immense popularity, thanks to titles like The Elder Scrolls, GTA V, The Witcher 3 and many more. This year has seen and will continue to see a lot of great looking open world games, so here is our list of the top 10 upcoming titles, in no particular order. Horizon: Zero Dawn Platform: PS 4 Release Date: 2017 Made by the developers of the Killzone franchise, Horizon: Zero Dawn is a third person action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world, only this time, nature has taken the world back and humanity has seem to gone back to using tools and weapons of old age. There are ruins of long forgotten cities, plush green fields dominated by mechanical creatures which you can either tame or kill. With its fast dynamics, action packed combat and beautiful environments, the game ...
PS Plus Not Required To Play No Man’s Sky Online
No Man’s Sky sure can’t seem to get enough time in the news. After being the target of a “stupid” lawsuit and multiple life threatening delays (literally), the game finally went gold this month. And even after that there was a claim where Hello Games was accused of a patent formula theft. However, fans continue to jump in joy as the game nears its August release. One big question that surrounded No Man’s Sky and its 18 tetra-hexa-zillion (who knows how many?) planets was that whether the game would have an online component, and whether the PS Plus Subscription would be needed to access it. It’s been known for a while that the game can easily be played offline as the vast world is not generated on server side, but in the game itself, but online access wi...