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I actually didn't really like Nier, it got a little stale. Something about the old woman and the light house... I don't know, it's been awhile. I did like the music, and the art style of the 2D sections. Also no one seemed surprised to see a flying talking book.

Well gents, I don't know. I liked the game a lot, I don't see how people could NOT like it, but that's just me. I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. EDIT: Just kidding, anyone who doesn't like Final Fantasy XIII is a dirty SOB, especially you, Excel. You're dead to me now.

The story was one of the best parts (and the music). But maybe it was just a bit too much for some players? With all the God of Wars and the Halos these days, maybe it had just a bit too much depth.

That was one of the first games I bought as I was getting back into gaming in 08/09. I purchased it at Walmart for $65 dollars. Weeks later it was 40. I learned my lesson.

MasterDex, a lot of that, is obviously your opinion, which I respect. And those things you liked about the older games are things I enjoyed when I played through I and IV. To me, there's nothing that "Final Fantasy was all about", that's the whole purpose of Final Fantasy, you can have a fairly traditional Final Fantasy like X and then follow it up with a game like XII. I think you overly simplified XIII, it's not about walking from point A to point B, then fighting the boss, then a cut scene. I never looked at the game like that. I liked the mythology of the world, the story, and I enjoyed most of the characters. And that's what made me pour 60 hours of my time into. I don't mind the game being linear if that means it can offer a stronger story. I don't need side quests, most of the time I don't even do that shit anymore. This isn't 1998 when the only game I got all year was a 80 dollar Ocarina of Time cart that I plunked hundreds of hours into. These days, I play the main quest, try to get as much out of as I can, then move on (the noteable exception being my recent adventures in Skyrim). I loved the battle system, it might be my favourite in the series... I loved the way characters leveled up too. I loved it because it was so different from what came before it, and that's why it felt like a Final Fantasy.

Have I never posted in here before? No?!!? Well here's me and my home dog Archie.

Good read, thanks for posting that article Dean. However, I'm really turned off with people constantly ragging on Final Fantasy XIII. Don't like the level design? Go play Mass Effect, because that's not linear at all. Anyways, I think it's time I sit down and seriously play through either VI, VII, or IX on my PSP/Vita (next month!). I'm part way into VII and IX, but I think I'll work through VI first.

Well guys, I did it... My official time was 121 hours, 30 minutes, and 52 seconds. Though I did encounter a game breaking glitch and had to load an old save, so I lost about 7 hours. Either way, that's the most amount of time I've spent on a console game since at least Ocarina of Time (spent 100ish hours on Dissidia 012 last year). I feel a sense of accomplishment. For now, I am done with Skyrim... till they release some DLC. Soon, I hope, soon......

Ha! Yeah, that's probably a bit of it too Anyways, yeah Naughty Dog might not develop it, but considering what a formula Sony has Uncharted down to, I can definitely see another this console cycle... whether or not we actually need one. But hopefully we'll see another Vita one before. Ideally with multiplayer. Anyways, sorry for hijacking this thread!!!!!!

Maybe if you're looking at it from a European perspective, but in North America, I think people have moved on.

I still don't think Gran Turismo is as popular as Uncharted. 4 million copies, Dean, in it's first day alone! Gran Turismo did 7 million (only 1.8 million in North America!!) in over a year.

How much did Uncharted 3 sell in NA? You'd think at this point it'd be past 1.8 million. Also, that link says 3.8 million on it's first day in stores.

Is Gran Tursimo really a bigger franchise than Uncharted nowadays? The reception to GT5 was lackluster to say the least, that game came and went and no one has really spoken of it since. On the other hand, Uncharted 3 was released over 3 months ago and there's still a ton of buzz for that game. I'd say Uncharted, followed by something like God of War and LittleBigPlanet or Infamous maybe.

I didn't get the feeling that Uncharted 3 will be the last Uncharted at all. In fact I can guarantee that we will see at least one more Uncharted, on a console, in the next 24 months. It is Sony's biggest exclusive by far, no way they're going to not milk that cash cow. Now what's interesting is whether or not it'll be developed by Naughty Dog or not. I am guessing yes, since they're split into two teams it looks like they'll be able to release a game a year.

So you don't own a DS? Get a 3DS then, you'll have one of the most impressive gaming libraries in gaming history at your disposal, with a lot of great games on their way this year.

See, I carry a sword and use fire destruction in my other hand. I've never had a problem with running out of magica, as usually my battles involve throwing a few fireballs their way as they run up to me, then finishing them off with a decapitation courtesy of a critical strike. I'm trying to get to level 50 (I'm at 44), for the trophy so I've been trying other combat techniques... sword plus shield, two handed sword, dual magic, conjuration, but nothing is as effective as sword + destruction, even when I was at lower levels. Just my two cents though. Though if I had to play this game any other way, it'd be sneaky with a bow and a dagger for backstabbing.

You need Shadowmere, go to the Dark Brotherhood quests, ASAP. That horse is amazing.

I grabbed the demo, I thought about doing a status update about how awesome it is but I knew people would laugh at me and hurt my feelings But it was really good, I love that battle system, the QTE events were nice. The dialogue options were great, the side quests were fun and refreshing and the level design was great. I am excited! Does anyone know if the Ezio costume is coming to North America PS3?

FDS, that's what I've been trying to say. And I agree, personally, I'm not into the cosplay either. But I do understand it and see it's place. Kotaku is a business, and they need clicks, so posting that stuff is good, if it actually gets them more clicks. At the end of the day, all they're doing is offering us a free service, so we're not really entitled to anything other than a choice what or what not to visit.

Exactly! News... reviews... cheats (???).... design... and entertainment. As I was saying I don't think they ever had an obligation to present ONLY news. Obviously the Go Bots article was something that Luke felt the readers may be interested in. I wasn't, but judging by the decent amount of comments, I'd say he was right.

All their articles are related to gaming culture. The lifestyle pieces don't bother me at all. They're not "Kotaku News", in fact it's "Kotaku - The Gamer's Guide". Have they ever claimed to be a "news site"? I've only heard them describe themselves as a gaming blog. Plus it's not nearly as bad as IGN posting "babeology".

From Stephen Totilo's twitter... "For the record, Kotaku Core was the brainchild of former Kotaku editorial director @joeljohnson."