Bloodborne [PS4]

[Winjer]

Estúdio: From Software
Género: Action-RPG
Plataforma: PS4
Lançamento: 25 março 2015

[Jorge-Vieira]

Bloodborne: Game Controls and Gameplay Explained in an Eye-Catching New Trailer

At first it was ‘The Order: 1886′ going gold and getting a new trailer, now its ‘Bloodborne’ which has a new trailer to its name. Sony looks to step up the anticipation for the PlayStation 4 console and it’s games, probably because of the upcoming ‘Windows 10′ announcement later this week which might also showcase news for the Xbox One console – Read more here. Well it’s all happening here folks as the Console War of 2015 unfolds where Sony wants to give the gamers something to be excited about before the big bang of the Microsoft’s ‘Windows 10′ announcement event.

The Gameplay Is Very Dark and Impressively Smooth

I think a bit of introduction for the game is in order. ‘Bloodborne’ is an upcoming video game exclusive to PS4 and is being developed by ‘From Software’ and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Bloodborne is the successor to Miyazaki’s previous games Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls. With a history of extremely unforgiving hard titles, Bloodborne takes place in an abandoned Gothic city where finding the light of sun is a weary task. Full of terrifying enemies, Bloodborne is bound to keep you on the edge of your seats with a frightful experience. And with the help of your agile character and an array of different weaponry including knives, swords and guns, victory is possible. Rushing into the game is no longer an option.
The game was announced with a trailer to it’s name at Sony’s Electronic Entertainment Expo 2014. The game is set for release worldwide in March 24th, 2015. A new trailer for the game has been released and you can view it below.




This trailer as you might have seen explains the various functions in the game, where the left analogue stick controls the player and the right analogue stick helps you to adjust the game’s camera setting. The cross key, ‘X’ button, is used to make the player-controlled character run faster and the circle, ‘O’, is the interaction key which helps you interact with different items and objects in the game. The arrow keys on the left of the controller have shown to control the combat items and help the player in choosing what item to use. The ‘square key’ allows the player to use his ‘melee’ weapons in combat and the ‘triangle key’ can be used to power up special abilities of the character. The R1 key is used for a different type of melee attack and the R2 is used to super charge the melee attack o finish of enemies in a single blow. The L1 key allows the payer to change the melee weapon being used. The L2 key shows is used to brig the secondary user weapon into play allowing the user to land indirect ranged attacks.

The trailer very interesting shows how the weapons have been integrated in a way that they can be used in a combat combo to maximize the damage so the game has more the a simplified learning curve to it. You can also integrate the ranged attacks in a way to defend yourself and avoid enemy attacks. This trailer shows why this game makes its way into the ‘Top 5 Most Anticipated Upcoming PlayStation 4 Exclusive Games‘ and is a great title to get your hands on.

Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/bloodborne-trail...#ixzz3PBjs3nti

[Winjer]

Os primeiros 18 minutos do jogo.

[Jorge-Vieira]

PS4 Exclusive Bloodborne Will Have Shields

It seems that Bloodborne will give players access to shields afterall. So far all footage shown including the beta test has not shown or given players availability to shields. The game appeared to have a more offensive approach to fighting rewarding players to use techniques to attack rather than the most defensive gameplay of Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls.

“We wanted to encourage players to not hide and wait, but instead be more aggressive and pro-active in battle,” Says Yamagiwa

I have to say that the fact appealed to me as I would prefer a more fast paced, aggressive and offensive stance.In an interview with IGN, MasaakiYamagiwa, a producer at Sony’s Japan Studio mentioned “There are shields in the game,” But death will come easy to those that stand back and guard. The footage we’ve seen used firearms in place of the defensive item and seemed to follow a shoot and slash two shot combo that appeared quite fresh and unique for the series. It turns out that even if the armor and shield are indeed available to the player a more fast strategy is encouraged.
There are a lot of PS4 owners that look forward to the game and Sony is indeed considering this one of the exclusive big guns in their lineup. A collaboration between From Software and Sony has enabled the developers to fulfill their vision and provide their fans with a game that can live up to the Souls legacy. Although it more a spiritual successor Demon’s Souls rather than a continuation of the series.

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It seems that Bloodborne will give players access to shields afterall. So far all footage shown including the beta test has not shown or given players availability to shields. The game appeared to have a more offensive approach to fighting rewarding players to use techniques to attack rather than the most defensive gameplay of Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls.

“We wanted to encourage players to not hide and wait, but instead be more aggressive and pro-active in battle,” Says Yamagiwa

I have to say that the fact appealed to me as I would prefer a more fast paced, aggressive and offensive stance.In an interview with IGN, MasaakiYamagiwa, a producer at Sony’s Japan Studio mentioned “There are shields in the game,” But death will come easy to those that stand back and guard. The footage we’ve seen used firearms in place of the defensive item and seemed to follow a shoot and slash two shot combo that appeared quite fresh and unique for the series. It turns out that even if the armor and shield are indeed available to the player a more fast strategy is encouraged.
There are a lot of PS4 owners that look forward to the game and Sony is indeed considering this one of the exclusive big guns in their lineup. A collaboration between From Software and Sony has enabled the developers to fulfill their vision and provide their fans with a game that can live up to the Souls legacy. Although it more a spiritual successor Demon’s Souls rather than a continuation of the series.

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Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, director of Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls the game is the developer’s debut on current gen and the PS4’s added horsepower and exclusive development will surely bring players a more realized experience.
Bloodborne is stated for a March 24 release on PS4 and there already seem to be sightings of system bundles of the game with console which further shows Sony’s faith on the game on being a system seller. It is indeed one of the first two big exclusive releases of the year on the PS4 system, the first one being The Order 1886 on February 20th.




I am definitely looking forward to Bloodborne’s release and I do hope that it turns out to be both an incredible game and the big seller that Sony hopes it will be. I will be covering the game until it’s release and I will surely do my best to prepare a representative review of the game as soon as it becomes available.

Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/ps4-exclusive-bloodborne-shields/

[Jorge-Vieira]

Bloodborne’s Graphics Will Be Better than What We’ve Seen So Far

Lately some new gameplay footage and character creation videos of Bloodborne were shown by IGN as part of their IGN FIRST, for the month of February. Initially I was skeptical, as the visual fidelity seemed much lower than the Alpha build that was shown before and from the videos that were uploaded on YouTube. The characters’ attire looked quite different than the cool coat look shown earlier, that used some great cloth physics. Instead in what was demonstrated by IGN the main character wore a shirt and loose suspenders that did not seem as impressive. Surely the appearance will change depending on the type of attire you buy or find throughout the game to equip your character with, but it would have been nice if you started the game with the outfit that was shown in the earlier footage.



Bloodborne’s graphics quality is still improving

According to Sony Computer Entertainment Japan’s Yasuhiro Kitao, we haven’t seen everything of the game’s visuals yet. It’s unclear if this is in comparison to IGN’s build or the alpha build and when asked by a fan if the game’s visual will be better than in the IGN video, he responded that they are still improving and was invited to enjoy the game’s beauty, that can be achieved with the latest generation of hardware. It could be that he was unaware of what build IGN was using and that he referred to the alpha build.



No PC release for the game

He firmly denied the possibility of a PC release when asked by a fan, inviting the fan to consider the purchase of a PS4. This is understandable, as Bloodborne is a collaboration between Sony and From Software and is made exclusively for the PS4 hardware. He promised to get into more detail regarding the game, during his usual Nico Nico broadcast on February 13th at 10 PM Japan Time.
I hope that the game ends out up looking beautiful and the footage that was shown by IGN was of an earliest build, or the result of a bad quality video player. Although the Youtube video posted above, looks quite better. Bloodborne will be available on March 24th 2015 exclusively for the PLaystation 4

Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/bloodbornes-graphics/#ixzz3RNIvH9YS

[Jorge-Vieira]

Bloodborne – Official Story Trailer: The Hunt Begins

An incredibly atmospheric trailer has just been released for Bloodborne that details some exciting aspects regarding the game’s story. The trailer’s description reads:

“Meet some of the characters you’ll encounter as you venture into the depths of the cursed city of Yharnam, and discover hints at some of the dark secrets waiting to be uncovered by brave hunters, in the official Bloodborne Story Trailer. The hunt begins March 24, 2015.
Bloodborne is the latest Action RPG from renowned Japanese developer FromSoftware, in collaboration with SCE Japan Studio, coming exclusively to the PlayStation®4 system on March 24, 2015.
Face your fears as you search for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like wildfire. Danger, death and madness lurk around every corner of this dark and horrific world, and you must discover its darkest secrets in order to survive.”

Sony details Bloodborne as follows:

Introducing Bloodborne, the latest Action RPG from renowned Japanese developer FromSoftware, makers of the hit Dark Souls series, coming exclusively to the PlayStation®4 system. Face your fears as you search for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like wildfire. Danger, death and madness lurk around every corner of this dark and horrific world, and you must discover its darkest secrets in order to survive.




A Terrifying New World: Journey to a horror-filled gothic city where deranged mobs and nightmarish creatures lurk around every corner.
A New Generation of Action RPG: Stunningly detailed gothic environments, atmospheric lighting, and advanced new online experiences showcase the power and prowess of the PlayStation(R)4 system.
Ever-changing Chalice Dungeons to Explore: Use holy chalices to gain entrance to a network of vast underground ruins, filled with traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer alone or with others. These procedurally generated dungeons offer brand new challenges to master, and can be uploaded or shared with friends.

Bloodborne has received numerous accolades with its E3 showing from most big publications, and has gathered favorable impressions from all that have tried it.

It could prove to be one of PS4’s best exclusive titles and the game to introduce hardcore difficulty to a wider audience. It is one of my most anticipated titles of the year and I have no doubt that many gamers share the same sentiment. It is stated to release on March 24th 2015 exclusively for the Playstation 4 platform. If any new information comes to light prior to Bloodborne’s release next month we’ll make sure to bring it to you.

Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/bloodborne-offic...#ixzz3SDvhbli1

[Winjer]

[Winjer]

Tirado do NeoGaf:

1) The Japanese Bloodborne site was updated today with a lot of new online play details.

Translated details per a banned site:
Co-op is still the same as in the network alpha, hosts use a Lulling Bell to request help and the game automatically matches them to a helper who has used the Small Resonant Bell (there are no summon signs in Bloodborne)
Co-op ends when a boss is defeated or the host or guests die, or the host uses Parting Shot on a guest
Players can create a "Watchword" of 8 characters that will allow them to co-op with only people who have the same Watchword. This does not work for PVP.
You can invade other people by using an Ominous Ringing Bell, the goal of invasion is to defeat the host.
[Note: mistranslation here - invaders can use Parting Shot to end an invasion, host cannot use Parting Shot on them], and invasions will also end if the invader dies or the host enters a boss area.
Some areas will have a Bell Maiden already present, and she lures invaders to your world.
The Bell Maiden may also appear when you request/begin co-op.
In the Chalice Dungeon you may see "illusions" of other players in the same part of the dungeon (this is different from the network test alpha where you could see illusions anywhere, this point implies they will only exist in CD- then again, a screenshot below shows an illusion in Central Yharnam, so the language might be unnecessarily restrictive).
You can click someone's Messenger tombstone to see how they died anywhere in the game.
You can click someone's Messenger notes to tongue but hole
There are 2 types of Chalice Dungeon: normal and generated.
You can only generate a dungeon online, but you can play either type online or offline.
You can share generated dungeons online.
PS+ is required for pvp/co-op, asynchronous features (notes/tombstones/phantoms), and sharing your Chalice Dungeon configuration. You can download patches and other people's Chalice Dungeon configurations without PS+.
There will be a Day One patch (improve performance/online gameplay usability).

2) According to a redditor's photo of the Bloodborne display case, the minimum HDD size is 41GB.


3) A so far untranslated JP PSN blog post about some of Bloodborne's areas, may not have anything new vs. the blurbs on the JP Bloodborne site but there is some Q&A.


4) Screenshots

[Jorge-Vieira]

Bloodborne – New Beautiful Screenshots and Info of the PS4 Exclusive

SCEA, updated the Bloodborne official page, with information on Chalice Dungeons and Online gameplay, revealing the official English names of items and gameplay elements. There are also some new screenshots showing the gloomy atmosphere of Bloodborne.











All the information can be viewed below:
Chalice Dungeons
Traps
Both a grave and a place of slumber, these dungeons are not a place where visitors are welcomed. Those who venture here quickly find this out thanks to the many fatal traps hidden throughout the tunnels and halls, such as these guillotine blades covered in the blood of unsuspecting Hunters.
Architectural Variety
The sheer size and adaptibility of the Chalice Dungeons are what makes them so alluring to hunters – that and the promise of treasure and newfound challenge. Not limited to simple rooms or hallways, Dungeons can contain murky swamps, narrow rocky corridors, or even grand, ornate halls teeming with rich detail.
Create and Download New Challenges
The Chalice Dungeon feature includes both standard dungeons as well as procedurally-generated dungeons. Both types of dungeons can be played offline or online with other players, but generating new dungeons requires connecting the game online once to download required data. You can also publish your Chalice Dungeons online to share with other players, and download dungeons created by other Bloodborne players.
Dungeon Threats
Protectors
Some say these ruins are the tombs of inhuman creatures, and some say they are more a place of slumber. Protectors roam the depths, keeping guard over the quiet. Born in the depths and living off of blood and rotting flesh, they are cold and damp, with bluish-white skin that has never been touched by sunlight, and devolved eyes that are pitch black and sunk deep into their sockets.

Ritual Masters
Whether the ruins are tombs or a mere resting place for something dark and foul, or both, one thing is true: Someone or something lies asleep here. The Protectors also worship what lies beneath, and among the Protectors are a special class of ritual masters that carry out horrific and detestable ritual rites.
Ancient Guard Dog

This gigantic guard dog watches over the underground ruins. Covered in a petrified body hard as stone, clad in a rich cloud of flames, and left directly by the inhuman inhabitants slumbering in the ruins, these special guards are said to be enveloped in these dense flames in order to better carry out their duties through the ages.
Online
Cooperative Play
Bloodborne’s sense of reward and accomplishment upon overcoming difficult challenges is central to what makes it so unique, but that doesn’t mean hunters have to go it alone. Up to 3 hunters are allowed to join forces online to tackle challenges that may be too great for a solo player. The player initiating the cooperative session is the “host” and players who respond to that are the “guests.”
Cooperative Play rules
The goal of cooperative play is to join forces and work together to defeat enemies, and ultimately the boss enemy in that level.
Initiating cooperative play:

1. Host uses the Beckoning Bell item
2. Guests use the Small Resonant Bell item
3. Host and guest (up to 2 guests) are connected, and play within the Host’s game

Cooperative Play Completion
Once players successfully defeat the boss enemy in the area they are joined to, the guests receive a bonus reward and are returned to their own game.
Cooperative Play Incompletion
If the host or guest(s) die, or a guest uses the Silencing Blank item, the guest(s) are returned to their own world/game, and do not receive the bonus reward.
Password
Multiplayer matchmaking for cooperative play is automatic and random. However by setting a password for your session, other players can enter the same password and be joined to your game. Passwords can be up to 8 letters long.


*Passwords are only used for cooperative play, not Versus PvP sessions.
Versus PvP Play
Hunters don’t always have to work together. Versus PvP allows players to face off against one another in combat, using their various weapons and accrued skill to best each other by invading another player’s game. In the below outline, the player that gets invaded is the “Host” and the invader is the “guest.” Also note that in certain areas within the game, there can be up to two invaders within a host’s game.
Versus Play Rules
When a host is in an area where a “bell-ringer woman” is present, Versus PvP invasions are possible.
Initiating Versus play

1. Guest uses the Sinister Resonant Bell item
2. Host begins cooperative play, or uses Sinister Resonant Bell to summon the bell-ringer woman
3. Guest is transported to host’s game
4. Host and guest play in Host’s game

Versus Play Completion
If the guest is able to defeat the host, s/he will receive a reward and be returned to his/her game/world.
Versus Play Incompletion
If the guest dies, or the host makes it to the boss fight area, or if the guest chooses to use the Silencing Blank item, the guest is returned to his/her own game without receiving a reward for completing the versus play session.
Asynchronous Gameplay Features
Notes
Using the Notebook item, you can leave hints, messages, and gestures for players to discover within their own game via the Messenger creatures that appear on the ground. You can also interact with Messengers you find to read notes left by others, and can vote them as Fine (helpful) or Foul (misleading). Just because another hunter has left advice behind, that doesn’t mean they’re being truthful; ambushes and pitfalls abound in Yharnam, even from other players, so beware.
Specter
Players will leave behind a tombstone when they die that appears in other players’ games. If you touch one of these tombstones within your game, you can view a sort of replay of their final moments, and hopefully get a hint as to how they met their end so you can avoid the same fate.
Player Ghosts
You may see player ghosts – white phantoms of other players currently playing the game in the same area as you – which may give you hints as to how to proceed.
Updates & PS Plus Requirements
Update
As of launch day, March 24 (Tuesday) at midnight, there will be an online update to the game that provides for a better gameplay experience. The main contents of the update are as follows:

• Online Play Optimizations
• Game performance and usability improvements, etc.

PS Plus Requirements
Certain online elements require a PS PLUS subscription in order to enjoy:
Online Multiplayer – YES
Asynchronous Online Features – YES
Sharing Generated Chalice Dungeons – YES
Installing Game Update – NO
Downloading Chalice Dungeon Data – NO

Bloodborne is stated for a March 24th release exclusively for the PlayStation 4 platform. We will bring you any new information on Bloodborne prior to its release as soon as it becomes available.

Noticia e mais imagens:
http://wccftech.com/bloodborne-beaut...#ixzz3U4I34zIV

[Jorge-Vieira]

Bloodborne – More Screenshots Show Armor, Weapons and Detailed Graphics

Some more Bloodborne screenshots have been made available by PlayStationTrophies forum member rmchiva925, focusing mostly on weapon and armor/outfits.

The images below are spoiler free but they do reveal some weapons and armor that has not been shown before, so if you prefer discovering them yourself you might choose to avoid viewing them.

Noticia e mais imagens:
http://wccftech.com/bloodborne-scree...#ixzz3UZG1E6xT

[Sonas]

Hum... parece-me um jogo que vou jogar na PS4 brevemente! ehehehehe

[Jorge-Vieira]

Bloodborne – “Invaluable” For The PS4 Platform, Described by EDGE as “the first true essential of this generation”

Bloodborne is releasing next week exclusively for the PlayStation 4, and ahead of its release, Sony emphasised the importance of the title, describing it as an “invaluable” release for the platform.

PlayStation UK product manager Joe Palmer, speaking in the latest issue of MCV, explained

“the Souls games are phenomenally popular, so ensuring that fans are aware of the common ground they share with Bloodborne is a vital part of our strategy.
“However, it’s not just the similarities with previous From Software games that we want to communicate,” he continued. “How Bloodborne differs from the Souls series will be at the forefront of our communications. Bloodborne provides a great chance for us to tap into a highly engaged audience and provide an invaluable contribution to PS4.”

Bloodborne has already been described by EDGE as “the first true essential of this generation”. and MCV states that Sony’s post-release marketing will “focus on press reaction to the title.” It appears that Sony have great faith on bloodborne, and its potential to astound the press and the critics.


PlayStation Denmark revealed yesterday that it would be offering Danish blood donors a free copy of the game to help raise awareness for giving blood.

Face your fears as you search for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like wildfire. Danger, death and madness lurk around every corner of this dark and horrific world, and you must discover its darkest secrets in order to survive.

Certainly anticipation runs wild for many fans, and March 24th can’t come soon enough. We will bring any new information on Bloodborne, prior to its release as soon as it becomes available.

Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/bloodborne-inval...#ixzz3UriSMUqV

[Winjer]

Trailer de lançamento

[Jorge-Vieira]

Bloodborne is The Most Viewed Game on Twitch – A Huge Critical Success

Bloodborne has been extremely popular among the hardcore gaming crowd judging from its twitch viewers.

The game released in North America today, and will be released in Europe tomorrow. Although it has already gathered a huge amount of views on Twitch, beating the popular League of Legends as the most viewed game.

Considering that Bloodborne is a PlayStation 4 exclusive, that’s quite an impressive accomplishment.

Noticia completa:
http://wccftech.com/bloodborne-viewe...#ixzz3VJfSEy5J

[Winjer]

Mas que grande barracada...

Bloodborne Trademark Mistakenly Abandoned

Sony has just seen five of its trademarks abandoned due to an administrative error - apparently the same one that sawThe Last Guardian's trademark similarly abandoned.
Affected games include:

• 86190942 | NO HEROES ALLOWED: NO PUZZLES EITHER!
• 86193020 | HOW GAMES WERE MADE TO SOUND
• 86252545 | KILL STRAIN
• 86262151 | BLOODBORNE
• 86265990 | GUNS UP!

Under the reason for abandonment it states:
"Abandoned because no Statement of Use or Extension Request timely filed after Notice of Allowance was issued. To view all documents in this file, click on the Trademark Document Retrieval link at the top of this page."
According to a post on NeoGAF, the attorney who originally handled these trademarks (as well as The Last Guardian's) is no longer with Sony and her replacements have obviously overlooked quite a few titles that were at risk of being abandoned.