Ask Gauss

Sunday, and Easter Sunday at that. Well that is if you celebrate Easter or if you even know what it is. I know most of the time I just assume everyone does exactly what I do, but apparently that is rude, so ya. Well regardless of that it is Sunday and besides watching Walking Dead and wondering why Game of Thrones is not on yet I have some questions to answer so here we go.

Why haven't you been talking more about Overwatch?

Well, because Blizzard is back to hating me and not giving me Beta access to things. Once the game is out though I will be all over it. Just a fun concept and reminds me back when I played way too much Team Fortress 2. Also just seems like a great game to play while taking a break from other games which is always a good thing.

So after reading you Reader Post it seems I am way beyond confused. What did that information come from?

The Chronicle books that Blizzard is putting out are there way of explaining the story so far and filling in the wholes that we as fans just assumed to know the answers to. In doing so after reading them they either had the idea of Void Lords the entire time or they changed what we were lead to believe. Now they didn't change any lore, but they just gave us information that we have never had access to before, which is a big deal. Now as we get the chronicles which is more of the the story that we have played through with various games this won't be the case.

Is Dark Souls III easy?

Really how troll is this?

There they are questions all answered for the week. Hope you all got something out of the answers in one way or another. To those celebrating Easter hope you have a great one, to those not well enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Change Is Not Needed

Thursday, now these are normally the times when i go off about something that is bothering me. Now truthfully nothing was really bothering me that much today. Well that was until something was. You know I have been saying for years that everyone has their own choice of games. They like certain styles and mechanics that just are better suited for their own personal enjoyment.

See right now you are nodding your head in agreement, don't lie I know you are. Sure there are those idiots that think the games they enjoy are the only games that exist. These people tend to be teenage males obsessed with their prestige and the fact that it is double xp weekend in the bew CoD game. Those people though are not who I am referring to. The ones I am raging at are the ones that want changes to games or series so they can be more to their liking. It is like that Reader Post a few weeks back when Hearthstone would be better if it was Magic the Gathering.

Sure to most real gamers we brush this off and get on with the more important things in our little world. Over the years though sometimes these tools have won out. We have seen games been ruined it drastically changed that we no longer enjoy them. 

So why is this on my mind today? Well everything I have read against Dark Souls III today explains how the game would have been better if it took out this added that or changed this so it was more like this game or reworked that so the fans of this series could jump in. You know what the Souls series has plenty of fans hence why there have been 4 games, 5 if you want to include Bloodborne, and you know what? People like them.

They don't have to please the non players they probably will stay away anyway. Why would they alienate a community of gamers to make those not part of the community happy? Exactly so just shut up about 

You Fail At Being Ready For Dark Souls III If...

Fail Day! Oh yes it is that time of the week again. This week it is slightly special because one of the favourite series is coming out with a new game, which is known for having people playing and failing. That is if you haven't guessed Dark Souls III which you will be able to get your hands on the 24th 2 days from now! So with that in mind let's get to the fail.

You Fail At Being Ready For Dark Souls III If...

• You don't know the release date
• You have no interest in the game
• You expect to have your hand held
• You have anger issues when you die
• You think you are a badass who believes Souls games difficulty is overrated
• You don't know about the new stances in the game
• You think everyone you will play with will be nice
• You believe you will always be warned before boss fights
• You think the Devs care when you rage
• You did not know there will be fewer maps than Dark Souls II, but the areas will be larger
• You were not aware the combat will be more focused on speed and tactical decisions
• You don't know what the gravestones are for

And Finally

• You haven't played any of the souls games

There you have it this week's edition of fail. Hope you all enjoyed reading it as I did writing it. Happy Dying in a couple days!

Ask Gauss

Sunday. If you are practicing Daylight Savings type, how goes your 1 less hour of sleep? Yes I know, I know you are grumpy because of it and you don't want to hear anymore about it. So why not get to more important things like the questions I am answering for the week. Yes let's do that.

So I know this is spoilerish, but did you see Nazgrim is going to be resurrected as a Death Knight?

Does seem like another Jon Snow moment happening. From what I have seen Darion does ask you to visit the grave of Nazgrim for the purpose of rebuilding the 4 Horsemen. Now this is kind of an interesting way to bring back a character who only died because of his honor(Wow Ned Starkish). So we will see Nazgrim in one way shape or form. So if he is 1 of the new Horsemen, who will the other 3 be? Interesting question indeed.

Are you or have you replayed the Uncharted games before the 4th comes?

I will probably do a run through to remember the smaller points to the story and to get the small little jokes that tend to happen from game to game within the series. Now do I think you will need to replay them? Probably not. The story is going to be a continuation that is for sure and the plot points of the previous games are pretty straightforward if you have played the games. I also assume like all the previous games the controls and everything will be reviewed from the get go so you won't have to worry about that either. Now that I think about it will probably just replay them cause Nathan Drake is awesome.

Dark Souls III is coming.

And so are many deaths.

There you have it this week's questions all answered. That you to everyone who sent something in if I answered it on here or not. I will get to your questions eventually. Enjoy your recovery from your hour of sleep lost.

I Choose Violence

So I watched the new Game of Thrones Season 6 trailer. If you haven't you really should get on that. If you don't watch Game of Thrones, then there is obviously something wrong with you and you need to get yourself checked out.

Now you may be asking what does Game of Thrones have to do with gaming. The answer is simple it has nothing to do with gaming. The point though is the scene I have above. It reminded me of something I will be feeling a lot of on the 24th of March. You know the day Dark Souls III comes out. That feeling of "oh shit" or "I'm dead" or "really..." To anyone who has ever played a Dark Souls game they know the feeling the feeling of helplessness when you know you are just screwed. Kind of thing happens in Diablo when you play Hardcore as well you know that "acceptance of death".

So really when I watched this trailer not only did it get me hyped for the new season of Game of Thrones, but it also brought back a ton of gaming memories weather they were go or bad. So look at that Game of Thrones isn't just awesome in itself it is awesome because it reminds me of other things! RIP to all those deaths and may they always be remembered.

So what about all of you? Have you watched something completely different and have it trigger memories of something else? Let me know in one way or another

I'll Be There, Sifting Through The Wreckage

Here we are in the middle of the week getting ready to make a list. This being the first list of the new year how could I do anything, but the games I am most excited to play come 2016. Now I must say there are a lot of great games. Some of them my taste and some of them not. So I assume there may be some disagreement with this, but then it is my list and not yours.

5. No Man's Sky

So this really is the biggest game ever. That is the world that you will be playing in. You are exploring a universe seeing things for the first time in your travels. This game even has one of the most amazing features ever that if you are the first to discover something you get to name it.

4. Dark Souls III

So the series which lives by "Do you like dying?" is at it again. With some new ways to customize your characters. Now there will be less places to visit in the 3rd installment, but to compensate for that the makers might each place much larger.

3. Final Fantasy XV

So this is a game that has taken awhile to get here. I figured I would be playing this last year, but it wasn't meant to be. We have seen a playable demo so it looks like 2016 is finally the year. As always I am excited for anything Final Fantasy

2. The Last Guardian

So with the way I feel about Final Fantasy it is weird to see something above it. The Last Guardian though is something special. Something that just feels like one of those games which is an experience in itself.

1. Uncharted 4 A Thief's End

So I am an Uncharted fanboy I know it. I love the Nathan Drake character and I cannot wait to get my hands on this game, which I have been waiting to get my hands on since the initial teaser trailer was released. We finally have a release date and I am ready to get the show on the road.

There it is. The games I am looking forward most to play in 2016. I am sure your lists might be different, but there is no arguing with mine.

Ask Gauss

Sunday! Yes it is here and just like you I have no idea where it went. When I even was thinking what post I was doing today it didn't even occur to me that it was Ask Gauss and I had to go through some questions. I guess when you go on a little bit of a holiday things get confusing. Regardless it is that time of the week so let's get on with the questions

Do you think the rate they are starting to release Heroes if Heroes of the Storm is going to fast currently?

Truthfully? No. I think it keeps the game fresh. It makes sure the meta of the game is shifting all the time while everyone is learning to play these new heroes and adapt to them. As long as the Heroes are well balanced adding them this quick will never be an issue. I also like the addition of new battlegrounds keeps the game evolving and not stale as the same old same old like some other MOBAs

With all the Dark Souls 3 footage released am I the only one who thinks the game looks easier?

No. I think the game is going to maintain the difficulty as we have seen in the past, but I don think many elements from Bloodborne are going to be incorporated. Meaning the game will be difficult but it won't unfairly punish for making small mistakes. Now some would say that makes the game easier and maybe it does but I think if you do things the Bloodborne way you will see more success and keep people playing while still maintaining the frustration level of a difficult game.

How often will we be hearing YOU ARE NOT PREPARED in Legion?

I don't think you are PREPARED for the amount.

There you have it questions answered for the week. Hope you all got something out of it or it wasn't a complete waste of time. Enjoy what is left of your weekend!