LOL WTF? IL2 BoP is not 1C's problem, as we've established in countless other threads. Nike-it obviously checks the forum routinely and hasn't shut down the unofficial AvP thread (or this one for that matter, although if it degenerates into a 1C slanging thread, that may well change). I for one think that is pretty cool - he seems to let mature discussions go on...
On topic, I'm loving the demo and have the game pre-ordered off the back of it. The only problem with the demo is that it's incredibly hard to get a game if you're on your own. If you have even one friend with you there's no problem...the game steadily reduces the number of players it's waiting for until it gives up and launches the game, which is fair enough as you can't join in progress so it gives people a chance to join.
I can't say that until last night lag had been a problem for me, which is surprising as it's powered by GaySpy, which always raises cause for concern. And when lag is a problem, it tends to bring the whole game down rather than make me suffer an unplayable game. The voice comms seem particularly good for PSN too.
I can't say personally that I think the game needs a crouch. I was slightly puzzled by a lack of option to look down the pulse rifle sights, but kind of like the fact that you can only shoot it from the hip. My only regret is that I've got stuck in a marine rut now, due to not fully understanding the other 2 species' controls (I only learned about "focus" yesterday), and there are far too many good alien and predator players on now for me to have fun trying to learn them...
I'm not particularly impressed by the graphics, but they're functional. The sounds are spot on though, which is more important for this franchise IMO. And the atmosphere of being a marine in a map full of competent alien players is spot on. I especially can't wait for the survivor mode, and some larger player online battles, and team based battles...
EDIT: check
the official site for some sweet trailer videos (they're probably on YouTube so I could embed them, but TBH - I CBA
And in other news...
The Ridlster returning to form - yes please!
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Originally the film was to be directed by Carl Rinsch while being produced by the director of Alien (1979) Ridley Scott, and his brother, Tony Scott. However at the insistence of 20th Century Fox, Rinsch was dropped in favor of Ridley Scott directing himself. As such, this film marks the first time in the series that a director from a previous entry in the franchise has resumed directorial duties.
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...a very wise move Fox.