If there was one game to test out this weekend, it was most likely Evolve. If there was one game to attempt to test out in an alpha state on PS4, only to be greeted by a sign telling you that servers were down or fatter than our top army brass which led to you curling up into the foetal position and gently sobbing, it was also Evolve. The Sony version of that alpha has had some problems. Problems which have been ironed out. Hopefully.
Evolve developer Turtle Rock have extended the beta for their co-op monster hunter game until November 4, 12:00 PM PST in case you missed out on getting your hands dirty in the four on one shooter:
Evolve #BigAlpha is now available on PlayStation 4. We’re extending testing for ALL to Nov. 4, 12PM PT (8PM UTC). pic.twitter.com/yzeDZIbPej
— Evolve (@EvolveGame) November 3, 2014
Like me, you were most likely greeted by a message at the main menu that the 2K servers were completely full and had run out of capacity, or some other similar message. You can thank the new PS4 firmware patch for that, as it created some issues with the game and resulted in the delay. Meanwhile, Xbox One owners laughed at us and we’ll show the green buggers who has a full server capacity. In their face. Yes, I’m aware that this makes no sense but your face is at full capacity and I’m going to stop now.
According to Gematsu, servers are live and ready to roll. I’ll try the game out later, which will most likely be at the exact time that Eskom decides to do some load-shedding in my area.
Last Updated: November 3, 2014
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 07:50
I really wanted to download this to give it a try but my backlog is just too big and although this looks amazing, it doesn’t really appeal much to me.
Matewis Jubilai
November 3, 2014 at 08:00
Hmmm yeah. Also, on a related note: F#$% U ESKOM!
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:03
Yes. Went out for lunch, came back to a reset of everything in my house.
PC off, downloads off. Irrigation giving my dog a bath. Good times.
Matewis Jubilai
November 3, 2014 at 08:06
Lol shame, at least it’s summer. I was lucky though, the power went out right after I finished the last tiberian sun gdi level (felt like going on a nostalgia trip the weekend)
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:11
Ah man. I seriously need to play that again. Tiberian Sun was such a great game.
Matewis Jubilai
November 3, 2014 at 08:23
It’s a free download these days, Firestorm included! (+- 1.2gb) I couldn’t resist, especially since I never played Firestorm.
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:24
Oh, excellent. I also never played Firestorm. Still have my original Tiberian Sun in its case at home. Remember getting it for Christmas one year. Long long ago.
Matewis Jubilai
November 3, 2014 at 08:28
Me too 🙂 I was so hyped and scared that I would not get a copy that I arranged for someone to be at incredible connection on the morning it was released.
Hammersteyn
November 3, 2014 at 08:17
Another Night with Candles
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:22
It’s not as romantic as you imagined. Especially when you’re alone at home.
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 08:26
Did you at least buy yourself dinner before spending the night with yourself?! :p
RinceThis
November 3, 2014 at 08:27
be nice to him!
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 08:29
Wait, what?! Who let you out of your cage?! 😉 :p
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:31
I did. That’s why he’s backing me, for a change.
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 09:17
Ag nee JJ… You know better than to do that… Never go full ginger… **runs**
😉 🙂
RinceThis
November 3, 2014 at 08:34
I was not ‘let’ out, the power went out and so the lock to the cage sprung. I mean 0_O
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:38
O_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 3, 2014 at 08:43
RELEASE THE HOUNDS!
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:44
http://www.bassethoundsrunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/basset_hound_running_0084thumb.jpg
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 09:18
“Oh look. He’s so cute! Aren’t you, you little…”
**CHOMP**
“OH MY WORD! He’s got my arm! HE’S GOT MY ARM!!!”
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 09:19
Not the cute, fuzzy hounds… We were saving those for the braai next week…
o_O
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 09:20
Oh, of course yes.
Wait, what?!
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 08:00
Probably a good thing – like almost every ‘online / social’ title released in recent memory, there are issues… Probably best to wait for the ironing out process to take place.
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:02
Yes, I’ve learned that you can’t bother getting MP games on release, or even before. Always server issues.
Also, I like my SP games. No mess, no fuss.
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 08:24
Totally with you on that one. Destiny has become the exception to my rule of SP only – it really is a fun game. But that’s because they have had very few issues with their servers (I know some had issues, but still less than 5% of players – and we’re talking millions of players). Bungie got it right when it comes to online only!
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:26
I’d have tried it out, if I could get it on PC.
Jonah Cash
November 3, 2014 at 08:09
Destiny didn’t have that much problems to be honest, yes some people struggled to get on but I’d guess about 90-95% just started playing the game which is still something Bungie isn’t getting enough credit for!! I have had very few problems with it thus far!!
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 08:25
Totally agree. Yeah, they had issues. But far fewer than any other online only game in recent memory. Just look at TESO and Driveclub (to name 2 of the worst online only launches in recent memory).
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:26
TESO wishes it was just the server and online issues that made it so terrible.
Rock789
November 3, 2014 at 08:28
LOL! 🙂 Ain’t that the truth… Will be the first Elder Scrolls game I won’t buy… But that’s because I don’t consider it an Elder Scroll’s game – it’s just a broken imitation, as far as I’m concerned… And that makes me sad. 🙁
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 08:29
Agreed.
Jonah Cash
November 3, 2014 at 08:51
You are forgetting about Sim City and original Diablo 3…. Aaaah the path is littered with well intended always online games that just suck for the first few months!!
Jonah Cash
November 3, 2014 at 08:10
Wanted to play this,even got an Alpha key…. Having to open an account overseas just seem to much of a hassle, so I will just wait for Feb!!
Hammersteyn
November 3, 2014 at 08:16
Same here
Jonah Cash
November 3, 2014 at 08:55
I hope this game is as cool as it looks, but I still feel like we are getting shafted at the tip of Africa…. So I will just wait and see what the plan is with us…
Hammersteyn
November 3, 2014 at 09:12
Eksom has a nice plan already
Captain JJ the pout
November 3, 2014 at 09:19
And all we need to do is bend over?
Hammersteyn
November 3, 2014 at 09:23
Indeed, while their CEOs receives year end bonuses
Hammersteyn
November 3, 2014 at 08:17
Goliath Online, yah I think the hunters could use one if the videos I’ve seen are anything to go by.
Admiral Chief 0
November 3, 2014 at 08:55
GOLIATH ONLINE
Ross Woofels Mason
November 3, 2014 at 08:20
I played the game on steam this weekend, absolute ton of fun.
Just hope we can get some local servers because when it runs well it’s amazing when it lags it’s horrid.
Really amped for it though after this weekend, only interested in playing the monsters though =p
Jonah Cash
November 3, 2014 at 08:54
That is going to be the biggest problem me thinks, everyone wants to be the monsters!! Does it do matchmaking on its own and picks randomly who is which character? And what happens when one guy rage quits, does it search for another player or are you stuck 3v1?
Admiral Chief 0
November 3, 2014 at 08:55
Searches, saw a rage quit last night and then got a new dude
Ross Woofels Mason
November 3, 2014 at 09:22
Basically you select in order of 1 to 5 the roles you enjoy playing first.
Like mine was 1. Monster 2. Assault 3. Trapper 4. Support and 5. Medic,
Then when you try find a game it looks games where you can play the monster, failing that it moves down the list.
I think a lot of people are going to be a-bit shocked at how hard playing the monster actually is, especially if the team knows what they are doing.
My first few games as the monster I got absolutely slaughtered because if they catch you early before you evolve it can be very rough to get out of. Also you don’t start off as the king of the forest there is some stuff that can fight back hard before evolution and it’s just not worth the risk of fighting it to eat it.
My first 10 minutes was spent more hiding and lurking, if I got caught I tried to lead the hunters through poisons paths etc…
It’s not so much just run in a slaughter the hunters until you reach max evolution, Then it’s time to go ape and just wreck people =p
Jonah Cash
November 3, 2014 at 10:38
Thanks for the reply, that actually sounds fun!!
Admiral Chief 0
November 3, 2014 at 08:55
Yeah I got 2x sessions in last night late, was kinda fun, but useless teammates
b1nd3r
November 3, 2014 at 08:52
This game was awesome to jam on the weekend, only game im actually excited about based on how much value it has!!!
Admiral Chief 0
November 3, 2014 at 08:57
I can see this will be EPIC, but only IF the following conditions are met:
– Local servers
– Playing only with friends (not random uselessdouchebag)