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Lens of Truth - Head2Head: Dragon Age II Demo Screenshot Comparison

Lens of Truth writes"Welcome back for another exciting Head2Head Screenshot Comparison! This week RPG powerhouse developer BioWare has brought the demo for their upcoming game Dragon Age II to the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network. We love BioWare RPG's, so as expected we couldn't wait to sink our teeth into this demo. One things for sure, the demo was amazing, but we still have to ask that "Age" old question - which version should you be saving your hard earned cash for?"

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come_stains4814d ago

Damn now that's how it's done...

jriquelme_paraguay4814d ago

360 beter textures, but with jaggies...
PS3 better AA...

Is like Fallout New Vegas, but , inverse

Kalipekona4814d ago

I've played both versions and here's what I saw:

The 360 version looks sharper, the PS3 version looks blurrier.

The PS3 version has slightly less noticeable jaggies, probably due to the overall blurrier image quality, but this is hardly noticeable.

The 360 version has more detail in the textures.

The 360 version had better contrast and richer colors.

So, out of my consoles I would definitely pick this up for my 360. But I am getting it for the PC anyway.

kancerkid4813d ago

Doesn't look like a big deal either way. If they perform the same, based on the current evidence, would buy it for either system.

come_stains4813d ago

@FailOverHero

hahah that's funny man...

ChrisW4813d ago

You can see the jaggies on the 360 because it probably isn't using motion blur as well as the PS3. But for some strange reason I always turn motion blur off, even on PC games. So... honestly... I don't care.

AndrewRyan4813d ago (Edited 4813d ago )

360 version is clearly better. Not by much but only a fanboy would disagree that it is the same or worse.

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HardcoreGamer4814d ago

i kind of dont beleive lense of truth, they are blatant liars in some of their articles. and its not the first time. so i dont trust em anumore

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Kalipekona4814d ago

He has no proof. He just doesn't like the results that often show the 360 versions outperforming the PS3 versions. Any site that does comparisons will be labeled that way by PS3 fanboys because the truth is that 360 versions tend to be the better versions much of the time. This doesn't sit well with people that only own a PS3.

Oh well, the truth is the truth.

nskrishna24813d ago

Sam i am

We've already established that you are from Lens of Truth back when your website screwed up comparision of ME2 on both the systems. So, you were saying? Your website isn't trustworthy anymore..that is all..

HardcoreGamer4813d ago (Edited 4813d ago )

actually some of the guys mentioned on lens of truth, the actual editors. that blazblue plays better on the 360 pad than a ps3 pad..the guys argued with ppl for the most obvious bias ever. that is why i dont beleive them. and i own all 3 systems. and i am not even going to lie. ps3 is bringing the craziest games.

i understand how you could say that about me and my statement about LOT. so its all cool.

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RudeSole Devil4813d ago (Edited 4813d ago )

@darkride66

Could you have made your comment a little shorter dude? WOW.

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FailOverHero4813d ago

I summon the ancient power of Wall Of Text! That was like reading an article.
So are you saying the 360 version does in fact not look better darkride?

just_the_tip4813d ago

@FailOverHero

Actually darkride66 is in love with one of the LOT staff members..

Legion4813d ago

@darkrider

You had some arguements that were pointing in the right direction as being possibly valid. Until I read this remark from you..."and even then the majority of professional review scores seem to indicate that the PS3 versions come out on top more often then not". You do realise that when it comes to multi-platform games that the majority of reviews do NOT favor PS3. But maybe you are reffering to professional as any site that favors PS3???

I think LOT could probably do themselves a service by posting the pictures as is without a score or comment themselves. Let the masses look at the TRUTH and grade it. Why say one has missing textures over the other when we can see it ourselves?

Some of these screens I preffered one console over the other.... but in other screens I thought the opposite. But basically it is a mute point in that both are relatively the same.

ChrisW4813d ago

I agree with Darkride66, LOT more than likely does "cherry pick" their screen shots. It's nitpicky, but hey! LOT needs their hits.

hackersdelight4813d ago

yea you way off. LOT has always told the truth and I usually get the same results as them

starchild4813d ago (Edited 4813d ago )

@Darkride66

"but comparisons are done for only a handful of multiplats released every year - and even then the majority of professional review scores seem to indicate that the PS3 versions come out on top more often then not. Do we really believe that hundreds of reviews are wrong and that LOT are the only ones that caught on to this, or doesn't it make more sense that maybe LOT is the odd man out?"

The nonsense in this paragraph draws into question your ability to reason in general and makes suspect whatever else you say. Frankly speaking, what you are arguing here is absurdly irrational.

Do you really think that graphical differences between multiplatform games are going to be reliably reflected in review scores? This is, on the face of it, absurd.

Let's take Call of Duty: Black Ops as an example. On Metacritic the PS3 version has an 88, the 360 version has an 87, and the PC version has an 81.

As anyone who has played the different versions knows, graphically the PC version is the best, followed by the 360 version, with the PS3 version coming in last. That is to say, exactly the opposite order of the review scores.

Nobody in their right mind would argue that the PS3 version looked better than the PC version just because it has a higher Metacritic score.

I can give countless examples where on Metacritic the PS3 version has the same (or higher) score as the 360 version but has provably worse graphics or performance.

Just to give another example, Red Dead Redemption has the same Metacritic score of 95 on both PS3 and 360. Yet analysis done by multiple sources shows that the PS3 version is plainly inferior.

In short, your argument is bunk.

NeoBasch4813d ago

Would someone explain to me why darkride66's comment was marked as off topic, when everything he says has to do with the validity of these claims being thrown around? Unless I'm mistaken, wouldn't that make him on topic?

I mean, seriously, I too am skeptical of anyone with one bubble, but everything he states here is completely logical and could be backed up if given enough time and effort. I see nothing to disagree with here. Even on the multiplat argument.

Don't believe me? Look what they wrote up for Vanquish: http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

A game that performs vastly better on PS3 in terms of graphics, and, you know, actual gameplay. Yet they mark them as identical? wtf?!?

Or Dead Space: http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

I mean even if they were identical, which I have a hard time believing after the original, Dead Space 2 comes free with Extraction straight out of the box. Yet, two of the staff give the 360 version the edge because of the controller... for a survival horror game? Really? I mean, really?!? *imagines playing Silent Hill or Fatal Frame with the Xbox controller* Really? -_-

Or how 'bout Medal of Honor, which came with Frontlines. Again most sided with the 360 version, which is understandable. I too favor the 360 when it comes to First Person Shooters. But wow, just wow. Their own screenshots clearly show PS3 has the edge, yet they say PS3 has far more jaggies, which later photos prove to be false. Not to mention, they could've just turned the contrast up if they didn't want the PS3 to look so muddied. By the way, my version of the game (PS3) looks nothing like theirs. They must've tweaked with the settings.

I'll wait for more honest feedback. Thank you very much.

Achemki4813d ago

@NeoBasch
Pack mentality. Notice that every LOT thread has the same 3-5 usernames high-fiving eachother and saying how awesome LOT is. Check their post history & most only post in LOT articles. Have a difference of opinion and you'll start to get PMs and antagonised. Buncha reports en masse follow and it's buh-bye bubble or buh-bye post lol. So transparent.

the_fox004813d ago (Edited 4813d ago )

I love when people try and play internet detective on a social gaming news site. Will you ever have any proof that there are N4G members who work for LOT? No you won't so stop being dumb. I just signed up a few days ago, let me guess, I work there too. I only comment on LOT articles, blah, blah, blah. This site is funny! Get a life Columbo!!!

Achemki is mad because he was banned from LOT for being an idiot. Darkride66 is in love with an LOT staff member and the site itself, he writes novels every time an LOT post pops up.

NeoBasch WTF are you talking about? I'm sure the contrast is turned up on PS3 games to make the system look bad, I mean how dumb are you? Also, wait all you want, you won't get more honest feedback then the way LOT serves it to you. Thank you very much.

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Baron794814d ago

Nice one looks like the Xbox 360 wins this one.

matt_hooper4814d ago

It's still early ChristianGamer, BioWare may have fixed alot of the issues in the retail version. Let's hope they did anyway.

edwineverready4814d ago

Like the slider to see the differences.

just_the_tip4814d ago

I agree but I like the lens feature the best. No other comparison has that feature. Nice touch. Anyway the Xbox 360 version kick the PS3 ass.

Darkfocus4813d ago

the lens feature is the worst tool imo...the best way for a comparison is to see both at once or to switch back and forth between images in the same location...

the_fox004814d ago

Damn, nice comparison. 360 for the win on this one. Played the ps3 demo today, looked like it was dropping frames or something.

Shogun Master4814d ago

I noticed that too. I was wondering if something was wrong with my system. Good to know its okay.

Kalipekona4814d ago

It's true. This comparison is pretty accurate. I played both versions myself and the PS3 version does have more slowdown.

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EA Made Dragon Age and Mass Effect DLC Free On PC By Retiring The BioWare Points System

Immersed Gamer writes: "In order to replace the oppressive BioWare Points system, EA is making a large portion of the Mass Effect and Dragon Age DLC catalogs free for PC users.

For those of you blissfully unaware, EA and BioWare employed a payment system called BioWare Points on PC to pay for DLCs for titles like Mass Effect and Dragon Age. While PC gamers have been struggling with BioWare point’s unfair conversion rates and extremely scarce and cost-detrimental sales.

Console players have been allowed to purchase content in pieces through the appropriate Sony and Microsoft shops. For real money, and not BioWare monopoly bucks. In turn, console players missed out on some DLC content, such as Mass Effect 2 pre-order bonuses that have been repackaged into a DLC pack."

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TinkerNation652d ago

Great response to Ubisoft and their disgusting behavior. Ubisoft decide to take away DLC from people who paid for it, while EA give it for free to everyone when they realize their system sucks. Who would have thought that EA of all companies would be showing Ubisoft how it should be done (even if this is EA fixing their own mistakes as well).

Mobis-New-Nest652d ago

What goes around comes around and I promise you, Ubisoft will see their actions blow back on them when their diminishing sales numbers and stock taking a hit downward. That's the only way a company learns when they decide to be reactive instead of proactive.

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All BioWare Games Ranked from Worst to Best

BLG writes: "There was a time that BioWare games were the biggest deal in gaming. The Canadian developer’s legacy of all-time classics is well known. Mass Effect, Knights of the Old Republic, and Baldur’s Gate are some of the biggest names in gaming.

While BioWare’s quality has fallen off lately, there’s no denying the quality of titles in their portfolio. That’s why we’re going to dive in and rank every BioWare game from worst to best. By every, I do mean every BioWare game, even the ones you completely forgot about!"

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Orbilator811d ago

Ranked from worse to even more worse more like, they been on free fall for a fair few years now and I personally don't think any of there earlier games have aged well

autobotdan810d ago

Wow to think at one point in their history they made a Sonic the Hedgehog game..crazy

chicken_in_the_corn810d ago

Anthem is crazy underrated. I really enjoyed it. ME1 is Bioware's best imo

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Michiel1989810d ago

I actually put quite a bit of hours into Anthem but i dont think its underrated. It was a huge mess, server issues, gameplay issues, crashes, no endgame loop, too few different enemies, uninteresting gear. too few dungeons.

It for sure had potential and if they could have managed to keep the same gameplay of the classes but without the rest of the issues, this game could have been huge, but in the state in which it launched it was such a letdown. They partly fixed some of the issues, but it took too long. A grinding game like this needs to hook players from day 1.

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'Dragon Age' and Why It Sucks to Play Cult Favorite Games

Delving into a well-loved game or series years after its release, when it already has an enthusiastic and devoted fanbase, can be incredibly difficult. People can be casually mean on the internet without intending to, and that happens a lot when you say you don’t like something they do. Fans of the franchise take their love of the game very seriously. They’re fervent and devoted, which has its charms, but it can also feel like you’re disappointing them when you decide their thing is not your thing.

Snakeeater25934d ago

All dragon age games are terribly boring

Kerppamaister934d ago

Why'd you play DA2 if you thought 1 was boring?

Snakeeater25934d ago

Because of the reviews, I thought they could do better specially gameplay wise and the third one was even worst

spss11934d ago

I've never been able to complete a Dragon Age game. They always felt too rigid in design. I eventually think "why am I playing this over Witcher 3?" or pretty much any other rpg.

arkard934d ago

The same reason you read a different book, or watch different movies. Different world, characters, lore and story.

jeromeface934d ago

Idk, because maybe you completed the witcher 3? Not all of us like repeating a game over and over just because its the best in genre.

spss11934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

@arkard
Never found the story or lore of DA interesting. Inquisition was just generic evil dude with demon army wants to conquer world and you're the chosen one.

@jeromeface
I've played through Witcher 3 once, at the same time I was playing DA Inquisition. Hence the example. I never finished Inquisition and went on to complete Witcher 3.

Yui_Suzumiya934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

Well the first bored me but I loved 2 and 3. I could never get into The Witcher or Elder Scrolls but I enjoyed those as far as medieval themed RPG's go.

SegaSaturn669934d ago

I played inquisition and thought the story was pretty well done. Voice acting as well.

Lost interest when i found an ultimate weapon that could only be wieldable postgame. Like wtf would they let me even obtain it for?

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phoenixwing934d ago

Is it really a cult following if it's in the millions?

IanTH934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

lol Definitely a fair point. When a game is made and published by one of the largest video game companies on Earth, has at least 12 million sales between DA:O/DA2/DA:I, DA:I noted as being BioWare's most successful launch, and made EA enough money to greenlight a 3rd game? I'm thinking it's tough to argue that's niche :-p

If you take cult following on the face of it - a group of people who are highly dedicated & passionate about something - the author wouldn't be wrong. But they have to know that term is most widely associated with the group being small/the object being obscure, so it can't really apply here.

melons934d ago

Yeah, in what universe is a series with three games, a fourth on the way that's sold millions and is published by EA a "cult favorite"? Next you'll be telling me The Witcher 3 is a plucky and underrated indie.

IanTH933d ago

I've heard about this hidden gem called GTA V...

jznrpg934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

Cult favorite? It’s well known and sold fairly well and they are making a fourth game . I don’t see it anywhere near cult favorite status . I really enjoyed the first game and the third was pretty good (with failed mmo faults you could notice) but the second game was lazily made garbage .

Yui_Suzumiya934d ago

Second was the best game which is the biggest hot take I've ever had, lol

ElvisHuxley934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

Loved the first one, second was pretty good. Couldn't even get through the third one. Don't have high hopes for 4, but hey, nowhere to go but up hopefully.

moomoo319934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

DA: Origins was cool, but I got Mass Effect 2 at the same time and goddayum there was no comparison imo.

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