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rabb1t
03-13-2007, 10:47 PM
The Darkness, for PS3 and Xbox 360
Recent Xbox 360 article at GameSpy (http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/the-darkness/772577p1.html)
Seasiu Laitya
03-14-2007, 10:34 AM
The Darkness, for PS3 and Xbox 360
Recent Xbox 360 article at GameSpy (http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/the-darkness/772577p1.html)
The word dark and its derivatives is oft overused in computer games.
Dark Messiah
Darkfall
The Darkness
Dark and Light
Alone in the Dark
Dark Age of Camelot
WH: The Dark Crusade
GC: Dark Avatar
Dark Forces
I guess I'm just uber anal, but does anyone else notice things like this?
My other pet bug is the number of MMO guilds who are "Knights of" something. Knights of the Dark being my personal favourite! :twisted:
Atoyota
03-14-2007, 11:19 AM
You forgot the "dark side" :)
well here are some substitutes if Dark bothers you
Synonyms darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dim, dimmed, dusky, gloomy, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, somber (or sombre)
Related Words moonless, sunless; cloudy, dull, dulled, lackluster; shadowy, shady; gray (also grey), leaden, pale
I had fun thinking of those titles and useing some of these other adjectives.
Main Entry: 1dark
Pronunciation: \ˈdärk\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English derk, from Old English deorc; akin to Old High German tarchannen to hide
Date: before 12th century
1 a: devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light <a dark room> b: transmitting only a portion of light <dark glasses>
2 a: wholly or partially black <dark clothing> bof a color : of low or very low lightness c: being less light in color than other substances of the same kind <dark rum>
3 a: arising from or showing evil traits or desires : evil <the dark powers that lead to war> b: dismal, gloomy <had a dark view of the future> c: lacking knowledge or culture : unenlightened <a dark period in history> d: relating to grim or depressing circumstances <dark humor>
4 a: not clear to the understanding b: not known or explored because of remoteness <the darkest reaches of the continent>
5: not fair in complexion : swarthy
6: secret <kept his plans dark>
7: possessing depth and richness <a dark voice>
8: closed to the public <the theater is dark in the summer>
synonyms see obscure
— dark·ish \ˈdär-kish\ adjective
— dark·ly adverb
— dark·ness noun
Guess you can tell i'm bored :p
rabb1t
03-14-2007, 04:13 PM
The word dark and its derivatives is oft overused in computer games.
Accept for the fact that this is apparently based off a graphic novel. :rolleyes:
But yeah, Dark, X, Extreme, Ultra, etc. - they are all psychology based advertising tricks to get the customer to feel or desire x. It's the same thing they did back in the 50s(?) with New, Improved, Better than before, etc.
Atoyota
03-14-2007, 04:31 PM
Accept for the fact that this is apparently based off a graphic novel. :rolleyes:
But yeah, Dark, X, Extreme, Ultra, etc. - they are all psychology based advertising tricks to get the customer to feel or desire x. It's the same thing they did back in the 50s(?) with New, Improved, Better than before, etc.
oh i know all about that stuff...
retail price 55 cents but on sale buy ten for 5$ (like 50 cents is a deal)
Kanevala
03-15-2007, 10:43 AM
Accept for the fact that this is apparently based off a graphic novel. :rolleyes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Darkness_(comics)
rabb1t
04-04-2007, 09:52 PM
Article at IGN (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/778/778552p1.html) - dev bla bla and a new video with lots of dev bla bla
rabb1t
05-30-2007, 03:27 PM
Pretty long interview at IGN with Paul Jenkins (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/792/792294p1.html) (someone who has written for the comic)
rabb1t
06-28-2007, 03:08 AM
Decent review at GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/thedarkness/review.html?sid=6173245&tag=topslot;title;2) - 8.5 out of 10
Spirit
06-28-2007, 01:35 PM
Yeah, this game has been getting good reviews. 1UP gave it 9/10 and the general consensus from people who've played it already (:pirate: ) is it's a fun game but a touch short (8/10 hrs run through, 15hrs if you explore everywhere).
They're divided on the multiplayer it seems.. some say the maps are disjointed and the mp is a tacked on afterthought, while others say it's a lot of fun.
I might pick it up this weekend.
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