Oh THQ, I see what you did there....
by beery_pbr on Apr 29, 2010 1:53 PM EDT
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Short Fanpost, probably more deserving of a fan shot, but I'm in a rush.
THQ has screwed up the release of the UFC Undisputed 2010 demo royally. Instead of making the demo available for download directly through XboxLive and the PSN, THQ decided to capture as much user information as they could by directing all interested to their UFC Undisputed Community. Don't bother trying to go over there, the site is flooded, but it is better than yesterday when they had to take it down due to overload.
Just wanted to put something up for others to complain about their terrible experience.
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I saw that on their forums. Fail.
"It's fourth and fifteen and you're looking at a full-court press." - Lt. Frank Drebin, Police Squad
I can’t even get on to their forums!!
From now on whatever event I am planning will be know as the ‘Bas Rutten Invitational ____’
I got in during the rage at around quarter to 9 AM.
So I figured all hell would break loose later.
"It's fourth and fifteen and you're looking at a full-court press." - Lt. Frank Drebin, Police Squad
It really just should have been released on PSN/XBL. Goddamn you THQ
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 29, 2010 2:18 PM EDT reply actions
Well, it is getting released to the public next week, you’re not gonna hear me complain about getting shit early, for free though. Anyone who’s frequented the Undisputed Community will tell you they’re not the most apt when it comes to…much of anything. So I’m not surprised that their early Thursday morning release has become a clusterfuck.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad I’m not the only one sitting around waiting for these damn Demo codes to be released. Their play for new members is biting them in the ass though, as the site has been sluggish ever since the influx of new members and people visiting the site. They said to expect codes for the demo AM time Thursday, we see how thats working out.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
I was up at 12:01 A.M.
sadly disappointed
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 29, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, thats your fault on that one, because they said a midnight release was unlikely, and they would also have to make sure that Xbox Live/PSN are equipped with the demos etc…I stay up that late anyways, so I was checking. But as I said. If you were expecting THQ’s demo plan to go smoothly, well, that’s on you. lol
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
They made me got to the forum!
I found a guy saying shogun vs machida was a bad fight…Hopefully it’s flooded now.
I'm a lover not a fighter
God forbid
I expect a company to do their job professionally.
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 29, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Just saying, they have a track record of this kind of thing. More of a “fool me once…” blah blah blah thing.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
True
I was just hopeful I guess.
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 29, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
When your Forum gets nuke’d you know you’ve hit the big time. When I first got that I thought I clicked the Demo Announcement thing, so I thought “Oh hey! They must be updating that with new info”…
Nope, that was their forum, failing miserably (not that it’s a very good community anyways, I try to get involved and a day or two later, I just give up).
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how the error message background involves virtual Forrest Griffin getting murdered on the ground.
"It's fourth and fifteen and you're looking at a full-court press." - Lt. Frank Drebin, Police Squad
If you don’t know what a keyboard warrior is, go to http://community.ufcundisputed.com/ .
I'm a lover not a fighter
by spectaa on Apr 29, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Oh yeah, rec’d for truth. What do you get when you mix gamers, mma, and immaturity? Go there and find out if you can’t use your imagination.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok somebody's gotta inform me here ...
….. WTF is a " Keyboard Warrior " ?
by MidWayMonster54 on Apr 29, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That guy probably runs a company now.
Got the Summer hatin on me cus I'm hotter than the sun. Got the Spring hatin on me cus I ain't never sprung. Winter hatin on me cus I'm colder than ya'll; and I will never I will never I will never Fall.
The mat is my church, the ground is my heaven, Jiu-Jitsu is my religion. And once you hit the ground you're in my world. My world is like the ocean, I’m like a shark and most people don't even know how to swim - Draculino
by Patrick Tenney on Apr 30, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I am the Keyboard Warrior, I’m kind of a conglomerate between a IBM Pentium 2 233-MHz running Windows 98 and The Ultimate Warrior, but more reliable and functional than either.
by TheKeyboardWarrior on Apr 29, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Never heard that ....
….one but thanks for the explanations they were thorough and interesting .
by MidWayMonster54 on Apr 29, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Due to the high traffic we’ve received in anticipation for the community exclusive demo, we are closing the forums to reduce bandwidth and ensure everyone can get their code!
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
If only
They had said “Fuck this, we’re releasing it on XBL and PSN, sorry dudes”
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 29, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The funny part is
The on-site FAQ is itself a forum topic, and if I recall, so is the Invite-A-Friend function… could just be not seeing the alternate way to get to the latter, but… HA!
P.S. I already signed up a while back, though yeah, they got practically gobsmacked by the rush when people found out.
The website
is entirely down now. We win I guess.
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 29, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions
It’s up now, looks like they’ve taken off the bells and whistles of the main page to free up more bandwidth. It’ll be out before too much longer.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for your interest in the demo. We haven’t started distributing the demo keys just yet. The key giveaways will begin on Thursday evening (Pacific Time). We will officially announce it on the Community as well as here on Facebook once the codes become available.
About what time thursday? Because, in fairness, you said it was going to be thursday in the AM, so I’d like an idea when to look out for my key
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 29, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
just realized he was quoting the downed website, I’m an idiot
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 29, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
In the spirit of killing time for the demo, what’s everyone’s name over there? I’m The_General…the guy who created the suggestion thread. I was so happy I created the longest running thread on that forum, but then the demo thread hit and it blew my stuff out of the water. lol
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
Out there I’m aaspect, I don’t intend to post a lot, I just had a hard time with camps for the first one and I needed help. Then I bumped into some tedious fans and left.
I'm a lover not a fighter
Same as here
Community: Chortles
XBL: Chortles
PSN: Chortles141
Note that I’ll be getting the PS3 version of both the demo and the full game, just posted the gamer tag in case anyone spots me there (a rarity because I’m too cheap for XBL Gold).
Same screen name as here....
…And I thought you were a girl kyfm. Aren’t you?
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn bro, I’d be a very ugly girl. I used to have long hair, I’m guessing thats what went wrong there. lol
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, thats the last time I’m taking a picture without facial hair. lol
I’m kinda used to it though, long hair is deceiving. Like if I’d go to a drive through and not be looking at the window, and the worker addresses me as a “Ma’am”, then I look, they freak out like I’m gonna be mad. It comes with the hair.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
No! My bad!
I wasn’t basing that assumption on your avatar. :P
I could have swore we had a conversation a while back where you said you were a chick, and I remember thinking,“damn, this chick knows her shit!”, so for the longest, I thought you were one of the coolest chicks ever! I think it was in a conversation with….Funnytiger I think her name was?
Anyways, sincerely, my bad. Bro. :P
P.S. I do know you as the General over on the other site. I could swear we’ve talked there before too.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, it’s all good. I used to be on the Undisputed Forum all the time before the release of 09’, then left after the game came out, then I tried to come back, hated it, and now I just pop in occasionally. lol
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup, I’m in exact same boat.
After spending just 5 minutes in their forums, it’s so refreshing to come back here and have actual conversations with the grownups. ;)
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
grown ups??? you do realize we are all on this post waiting for a video game demo like its Christmas right? 8-)
Touche' good sir.
Touche’.
Although to be fair, the biggest video game demographic is the 18-35 segment. I’m 30 years old, I run my own company, my car is paid off, I have a nice place, I pay all of my bills on time and I still find time to golf, play music and lightly train MMA. I’m pretty adult, I actually wish I could harness the kid side of me more often.
Some people get their fantasy fix through sitcoms & feature films, I prefer a good video game. ;)
But I’m ‘bout to harness my kid side and throw a motherfucking tantrum if they don’t roll out this damn demo already!!! XP
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
darn u now im just jealous, I literally dont own anything yet! Then again I cant be to mad because I did find time to play a round of golf today.
by xbuckeyex05 on Apr 29, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
my name is kiloman1 and ever since thqs announcement there a bunch little wine bags over there just as annoying as thq’s broken promises
Oh, what up cousin!
Yeah, they really turned me off last year with all their shenanigans, so I promised myself I wouldn’t get caught up in all the hype this year. Though I’d come back for the demo release, but it looks like their pulling the same bullshit as last year. Classic THQ.
Good to see you here. THIS is what comment sections are supposed to look like. Everytime I go to the Undisputed site, I can’t wait to get back to BE.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah that site is twice as bad as last year its crazy I must be smokin to much now that I think about it Ive seen your screen name here but I thought it was a copycat good to see its the original just got my code time to get my demo on
Word.
im at 8% completed.
Time to go puff a bowl, and hopefully it’ll be done when I am. :)
Have fun y’all!
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
wow the site is out like a light on this end. I mean they should have known this was going to fuck up thier shit. Last year it was a mess waiting for the demo. THQ was lucky the UFC signed with them, appearently they were in the tiolet last year before the game came out.
Yep, I was part of the group of guys who got a hold of a demo code, and we passed around an Xbox Live profile with it downloaded, crazy how pumped people get over a DEMO.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for your interest in the demo. We haven’t started distributing the demo keys just yet. The key giveaways will begin on Thursday evening. (Pacific Time) We will officially announce it on Facebook and Twitter once the codes become available.
this is what their site is saying now
Yep, I see it. I’m refreshing every couple of minutes. They’ve had to shut their whole website down because of traffic. Hope they learn their lesson after this.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Say what you will about EA, but I guarantee they don’t let something like this happen on their biggest release of the year.
From now on whatever event I am planning will be know as the ‘Bas Rutten Invitational ____’
Now I am just mad at myself because I know I’m going to “friend” this stupid marketing ploy facebook page just to get my updates.
From now on whatever event I am planning will be know as the ‘Bas Rutten Invitational ____’
I’m following both. I bet they’re getting so many new followers/fans/members out of this.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t blame them, it’s working like a charm. And when we all get the demo, we’re gonna be like a pack of giggling kids getting a preview of the next Pokemon game.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Smart way to do things don’t get me wrong but if their server crashes while people are swarming it could turn into a clusterfuck
I’ve got a hard time believing that if they just open their site back up for everyone to get their code, it’ll end well, no problem. It’s gonna blow up in their faces…just gotta make sure I get my code before then. lol
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And theres nothing new. Blahhhhh. :(
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Off topic but
I hope we can choose between wandy’s new face and the old one…
I'm a lover not a fighter
I’m talking about last years demo. lol Got it like 2 weeks early.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
So since you've been there since last year, you already know this is THQ's M.O.
They have very consistently lied and/or fucked up everything they’ve tried to do regarding this game over the last couple years.
I was invited to the early game testing last year, where I got the pleasure of being lied to to my face by the devs.
Good times! :P
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s about to come out, the original Demo announcement was just pulled. Keep an eye out.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
False Alarm
Of course.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
On a side note
Lol at all the people that posted their gamertag/ID, country and all kind of useless infos in the forum and on the front page. It’s hilarious, with all they guys coming up and saying “WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS!!!” , " PLEASE STOP DOING THIS!!!". Between them, all the guys saying “YOU HAVE RUINED MY DAY/LIFE THQ” and the website going down again and again failing to deliver on time, I had to issue a formal facepalm.
I'm a lover not a fighter
Definitely facepalm worthy. People are over reacting, and THQ is looking dumb. Some people are so desperate for this demo it’s kinda scary.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The worst part
Is how the wide majority of the posters to that thread did an utter failure to comprehend, to the point other posters were pointing out “YOUR PROFILE, NOT HERE!!” Pretty much all they saw was “demo code,” “state/country,” and BOOM. I swear, they’re friggin’ begging for the codes… I’m pretty sure it’d be begging for multiples if it hadn’t been made clear by capitalization that it’s ONE (1) CODE PER PERSON, and only for XBL or PS3 (no PSP codes).
I just checked
And it gets even dumber — both State and Country are already required fields when you sign up anyway, so the forum topic that started this rush (as opposed to the registration rush) is outright redundant!
Thank gosh I’m gonna be eating out to pass the time until “then” (whenever the codes finally get released).
We know you’re anxiously awaiting the release of the Demo codes. We’re working on getting them to you ASAP… thanks for your patience!
-From their twitter
I can complain and complain, but it boils down to this, why announce the Thursday release, if you’re so unprepared, you haven’t released codes up till the mid PM hours? Unless it was something out of the blue, which I know happens when dealing with XBL and PSN, it seems as more of a hype event that wasn’t well planned, rather than a sincere early demo release.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This ^^^
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I really hope you’re joking. Link?
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i shit you not my friend http://twitter.com/ForrestGriffin
Probably not
Sorry man, Heidi got ahead of herself haha RT @xBGxETHER88: @ForrestGriffin damn you Forrest!!!!
less than 10 seconds ago via Echofon
Sorry guys, the new UFC Undisputed Demo is out tomorrow, not today, but check it out tomorrow!
yeah just seen that too. I guess his wife wanted to fuck with people. I would have waited for the offical word from THQ before calling the hounds. It will be out at some point.
I don’t like how all of this is playing out. :(
I just wanna test that Machida style!
Get it together THQ! (never mind, that’s asking way too much of them.)
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t doubt they mean early tomorrow. Notice how they went from “Thursday” to “Thursday Evening” to “ASAP”.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Really bad form on THQ’s part if it doesn’t come out until tomorrow. I don’t mind waiting, it’s a demo, but you don’t give release dates if you can’t hit the mark.
Since they only announced this on Tuesday, there is no reason why it shouldn’t have ready to go.
by FightCardHammer on Apr 29, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, if you can’t pull it off, then don’t announce it. Worst part is, I doubt we’ll get an explanation.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon General, you know better.
We’re DEFINITELY not getting an explanation. We never do with them. :(
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
One thing I’ll always like about EA, is they at least take care of their community. As of right now, the only change that has occurred on the official site, is their Demo release picture went from saying Thursday, to Thursday Evening. No news post, nothing to inform those waiting…
And there’s a limited amount of codes, if people wait, wait, wait, then end up not getting a code when it’s released at some odd time of night or tomorrow, they will be PISSED.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
they have stated that they have over 20x the amount of regestered members ready so take that for what its worth.
I think they'll botch the e-mail job too.
What reason do we have to believe otherwise?
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that confirmed? Everytime I look I see “check back for info on how to obtain your code”. To me, that reads, you have to press a button to receive an email, or something. I could be wrong, but if it was that simple, they probably would have came right out and said it.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I’m willing to wager that after hearing about it, a ton of people have flocked to the site. Guess it depends on how big the community was already.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
In all honesty,
I don’t think it’s that big. Probably one of the main reasons that they don’t care if they dick us around.
The hardcores never get no love. :(
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
We don’t need an explanation, it’s most likely a server issue.
They set it up so fighters would tweet it was available, but it wasn’t.
They said it would be on around 9 AM PST, but it wasn’t.
They said in the evening, it hasn’t yet
Now fighters are saying not until tomorrow.
Very bad business
by FightCardHammer on Apr 29, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if you were around last year Hammer...
…But this is business as usual for THQ.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Last year I went to Gamestop, pre-ordered it and it came with a code for demo. It was very simple.
by FightCardHammer on Apr 29, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup, I did the same. Wish it was that easy this year.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on when you pre-ordered. Because I pre-orded many many months before, I didn’t get shit, and I never did.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately
This year it was only the “4 extra heavyweights,” at no point was a demo code offered for pre-order. :(
I am seriously going to find a way to get this game without paying for it. I just refuse to give THQ anymore of my hard earned money.
This is two years in a row of being dicked around. I came back this year with an open mind, but enough is enough.
It’s not even about the product, it’s about the people behind the product.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Can someone with a Twitter account get confirmation from the Undisputed page?
Ask to verify Forrest’s claims maybe?
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
it is up you must go to the rewards section and I am not kidding
uuuh yeah I write for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Thanks?
link
http://community.ufcundisputed.com/demo/index.php
uuuh yeah I write for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Thanks?
by "Mr. NC-17" on Apr 29, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Thus..
The end of the e-drama over a demo for a video game that would come out on Monday or Tuesday.
Video games are serious business, broseph.
by John Lamb on Apr 29, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have an extra PS3 code that I got accidentally if anyone wants it.
Just let me know in the next 5 minutes, cause once mine downloads, im out. ;)
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 29, 2010 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Dude,
I’m probably a bit late but if u see this I’ll take it!
Be like water..
by theredoctober on Apr 30, 2010 2:32 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey buddy, if you still haven't gotten it...
…I just emailed it to your y7 account. Have fun and enjoy!
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 30, 2010 3:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m not gonna be able to play tonight, but I will in the morning, I got my code and I’m satisfied. I’ll probably write up a review of the demo and I expect to see you guys there letting me know what you think! I’m pissed that I’ll be waiting all through the night to play though.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 29, 2010 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
Damn, this has been one slow dowload…
Currently at 97%, though!
by Applejack McNeil on Apr 30, 2010 12:19 AM EDT reply actions
It’s well worth the wait. I’m very impressed. It feels like a new game to me…not a typical sports game sequel aka updated rosters and a couple added features.
Good to know, thats what I was expecting. As much as it feels like a rip-off now, 09’ was really just the skeleton for what could be an excellent game. I’m thinking this year is going to be amazing.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
You’re absolutely right.
The controls feel similar yet foreign at the same time.
by Applejack McNeil on Apr 30, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Yup
Same here. It’s a HUGE improvement over the first game, which was already a pretty damn good first release for an MMA game. Everything is a lot more fluid, the fighting is much better, the presentation is also a lot better, the replays are awesome, there are plenty of new camera angles, the arena feels a lot more alive. Oh man, it feels so much closer to the real thing than the first game. I like it a lot.
You nailed it. While I still haven’t learned how to dodge and weave, the movements seem much more fluid.
In ’09, you had one, maybe two, different combos you could string together quickly. This year, the striking seems much more fluid.
by Applejack McNeil on Apr 30, 2010 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there not a tutorial in the demo?
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Whaaaaat? Thats nuts.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Figured it out.
Holding the High block and then tap the directional analog twice in the desired direction allows for head movement. (e.g. Holding block and tap back twice makes you lean back, to the right or left and you bob to that side, forward and you duck.)
I figured it out, played it with, and immediately ducked a Rashad hook and delivered a Fedor/Arlovski-esque overhand that laid him out.
by Applejack McNeil on Apr 30, 2010 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes well I’m Australian and THQ doesn’t like Australians it seems. As I’ve been refused access to their community and they won’t let me register anymore.
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
Damn dude…that sucks.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, yes it does.
On behalf of everyone like me.
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
Well, this isn’t all that surprising as it seems they decided to release it like this in a rush, because they said they wanted the demo out a full month before the game dropped, and since it was going to take another week, they came up with this community idea. I just don’t believe they were this ill prepared for something that was fully planned.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope someone gets their ass kicked over this.
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
I would rec this
If I wasn’t mobile but trust me I feel your pain. However I have a mate that somehow signed up over here but don’t know what he did differently :-(
Be like water..
by theredoctober on Apr 30, 2010 2:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I just signed up with a different IP address and claimed i was from Wisconsin, America and lo and behold. I have the code.
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
Hey man I signed up & just started downloading it, maybe you can register too..
Be like water..
by theredoctober on Apr 30, 2010 6:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hmm
Reply fail, I guess I shouldve refreshed the page before I posted..
Be like water..
by theredoctober on Apr 30, 2010 6:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
OH GOD
Machida’s stats…
Stance: Southpaw and Switch
Fight Camp: Team Blackhouse
Trainer: Ed Soares
Oh man. Lamesauce.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
On the other hand
He got a huge Strength increase compared to last year, and a big Striking Offense boost to go with it. So far as I can tell statistically speaking, the best strategy against him would be “takedown from the clinch + busy top game,” as he keeps his overall high defensive stats — yes, amusingly, including Standing Kicks Defense. :P
Hey if thats the only problem…maybe they just meant “Trainer in the English Language: Ed Soares”
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Problem is
That would apply for Rashad Evans being taught English by Greg Jackson. o.o’ Rampage and Shogun a dash on that line.
Kinda redundant to have a Fight Camp and a Trainer line. You could easily just not mention trainers and leave it at the Fight Camp.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Beats me why they went with that
As for Shogun’s opponent… slightly better Strength, but worse Speed and Cardio. Interestingly, Rampage has the lowest Speed of the four (Machida’s is tops), though the highest Strength, while the highest Cardio goes to Evans.
While Shogun’s clinch strikes are much more effective than Machida’s, his Clinch Grapple and Takedown Defense are both worse (and in TDD I mean substantively so)… huh. Shogun and Rampage both use the Orthodox stance, while Machida and Evans both use “Southpaw and Switch”. Also, Shogun and Rampage both use those nicknames as their “first” names.
Interestingly
His “Square button”/“X on 360” attack? “Lyoto’s LEFT Straight.” He also has both Karate-labeled strikes and “MMA Hook” punches, plus at least one push kick, and for some reason seems to have faster lead-leg head kicks than his 2009 incarnation; my guess is that he takes less of a step with the rear leg first.
Big question to those who are playing currently, THQ played up that when it comes to striking it’s all about position. Do you feel thats true?
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
Not sure
But FWIW, there’s now an “Avoid” category in the Action List for striking position essentially for “counterstrikes when swaying,” plus an Extra category for reacting to stuffed takedowns or caught kicks (basically punch, leg kick, or attempt a single leg). There are a LOT more grappling positions though, i.e. Muay Thai clinch against the cage.
Oh yeah
NON-head KOs are possible… just defeated Shogun (as Lyoto) with a short body knee in front of (but not against) the cage.
Working up against the cage is awesome. I KO’d Rashad as Shogun after forcing him against the cage and kneeing him in the dome from the Muay Thai clinch.
This demo is bonkers.
Aye... which leads to an interesting strategy dilemma
If you’re consistently good with transitioning from the single-collar tie (“SCT”) to the Muay Thai clinch, then go ahead and keep initiating near the cage, but NEVER when your back is to the cage. If that happens, I’d actually say transition to a “lower” clinch and turn away from the cage.
The grappling, both standing and on the ground, seems much more in-depth this year. It may be that they added more minor transition or different animations for the same positions but working on the ground doesn’t feel as robotic as last year (side-control to half guard to full mount to posture up times infinity).
Rampage is still the shit in case you wanna know. KO power from all his fingers. I made him buckle with a leg kick (shogun) and he fell to the ground I try to mount him, got reversed, 1 punch = KO. Wtf.
I'm a lover not a fighter
The clinch feels strange, I still don’t understand it’s like last year, the ground game is much similar, but with more reversal leading to more position. I think you need to do an additional transition to get to full mount to.
I'm a lover not a fighter
Got my code finally at 10pm last night. Played around a bit with all four fighters and….I’m a little disappointed. I mean its still fun, but despite the absence of button mashing submissions, I feel like there is MORE button mashing involved this year. Just my first impression, I’m sure I’ll come around
From now on whatever event I am planning will be know as the ‘Bas Rutten Invitational ____’
I don’t see how you can button mash, maybe you should play with higher difficulty, button mashing (against RAMPAGE!!!) should get you killed.
I'm a lover not a fighter
I should state that I was playing on multi-player. i had a room full of people who had not gotten their keys yet.
From now on whatever event I am planning will be know as the ‘Bas Rutten Invitational ____’
Well, if the game really is different like people have been saying, and you guys hadn’t played very much, let alone played against the CPU to try and figure out the new things (sway and such) then I would imagine it looked like most of the videos where fighters were playing. Mash mash mash, smash smash smash, woah awesome!
I’m about to go play my girlfriend as we speak…when the first game demo came out, she slaughtered me. (“OMG I wanna be Chuck!!!” Still rings through my ears) Then I fooled around while she was gone and her button mashing ways were no match for my skillz…
Cool story huh? lol
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I saw some really cool stuff in the few matches I played. Got pressed against the cage, got scooted to the cage, catching leg kicks, the ground game seemed to work a lot better (if anything its too easy to get mount and such). I have no idea how to defend subs now and there’s a lot of stuff that I’d really like to see the manual to learn how to do. The sway system is beyond me. But it’s looking a lot better than 09.
"an excellent example of why most MMA "journalism" is a joke. Pseudonyms like "toxic" and shitty writing like that dopey article"--- Joe Rogan.
actually….yes. kind of impressed you can get your girlfriend to play. Mine just stares disapprovingly until I turn off the Gamestation. Your right on the money about the sway control. Haven’t figured it out yet. Hell, it took me two matches to figure out where full mount went.
I guess its just going to take some getting use to. The dash/punch has been nerfed quite a bit, and that was how I set up the majority of my striking.
From now on whatever event I am planning will be know as the ‘Bas Rutten Invitational ____’
sway is hmm holding L1 or R1 et pressing a direction I think. That’s what I figured, but I don’t do much swaying, I just kick those legs until the guy falls.
I'm a lover not a fighter
Hmm
In my case the leg kicks are used to set/check range. while “spamming” body shots (SCT /Thai Clinch knees), knees/elbows from side control, and body punches ahoy from top position were my methods for causing the other guy to go down. Before long with this I could pretty much drop/rock an opponent at will from a single SCT knee, though I notice that now a fighter’s max Stamina won’t drop below 1/3 of the full bar.
I admit
I don’t like how you have to “double-flick” a left stick motion for the sway, as opposed to the Fight Night version (hold button, move stick, upper body movement), considering that the fighter too is also only moving their upper body during the sway.
My guess is that they couldn’t create a system where you control full sway like that with the 09’ system, but could pull off what they have in the game now. I’m really good at this sway system though, with enough practice it won’t be a big deal.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Chortles, you don't have to double flick to sway...
Just make sure you’re holding the block button and single flick in any direction. :)
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Apr 30, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
can someone tell me
how to switch subs? i feel like im missing something completely. i can get the guy way way way down, empty stamina and still not submit him. im just holding the stick in the direction it vibrates the strongest….. that’s what she said.
Line of the night
“Don’t use superman punches, I don’t want to see any of that bullshit” — Ed Soares to Machida between rounds
So I didn’t mishear him. That shit is hilarious.
"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things." - Miyamoto Musashi
by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 30, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
omg
this game is great. The striking is so fast, and so fluid now.
by Patrick John McGreevy on Apr 30, 2010 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
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