A good game based off Blade Runner would be nice, I guess. Or at least something set in that same future.

For that price I'll probably be grabbing this for the sheer stupidity. Something about it just really tickles me.

Fallout 3 got me right into the whole post-apocalypse vibe. There's something really interesting about exploring a place where mankind is on its last legs. Always liked the look of Metro, but like many games that incorporate survival horror, I'd probably turn the PS3 off an go cry in the corner like a child.

A taste of the future.

@Ginkgo That was definitely CGI I'm afraid, and it's currently only slated for a PS3 release.

Content arriving on time is the big one for me, but that doesn't mean the store itself is forgivable. Sony have come a long way since the early days of the PSN - a LONG way - but some aspects of it are still laughably badly executed.

But yeah, what really irks me is when the store fails to update for whatever reason. There's no real reason for such a service that so many people rely on to be so insanely mismanaged. Sometimes it's almost as if Sony doesn't want people's money. This really has to be fixed for the PS4.

My other biggest gripe has to do with error codes. It's not uncommon to click on the store and be presented with either an error code or a message saying something like 'the PSN is undergoing maintenance', when really there's nothing wrong. Gamers like you and I know this is just a dumb mistake, so we keep pressing until we eventually get onto the store.

More casual users, though? What's to stop them from thinking "oh the store is down, better turn off my PS3 and not spend any money today." I dread to think how many potential customers Sony pushes away because of these smaller problems. There's really no excuse for it.

The whole trailer's CGI anyway, but I'm confident this will be a Vita game.

Now it's just a question of what new scheme EA will implement instead of this. You can already hear them cackling from deep inside the bowels of their evil tower.

@JGMR This would look stunning on Vita's smaller screen.

"briefer than a pair of underpants" you've set the bar with this one.

Could be interesting - is this the supposed Vita game that's got everyone excited?

@get2sammyb I agree, it seems like every Japanese developer wants in on the Monster Hunter success.

I think it's a strange one that just might work - but its success largely depends on how well received the PS4 is when it launches. The main concern I have is that people will create an air of negativity around the next gen machine - similar to what happened with the PS3 - and that will initially stunt sales.

@get2sammyb Well, Sony is making money either way I suppose! Very strange strategy though, it'll be very interesting to see how the PS4 fares at launch.

It'll no doubt be a brilliant game but... this still makes no sense to me with the PS4 supposedly releasing around the same time.

@Splat Yeah it's a damn shame. Played the hell out of it, but there were aspects that I would have loved to see improved. Really hoping the franchise is revived one day, with what the original did right kept intact.

Kingdoms of Amalur is brilliant, one of my favourite RPGs of this generation. Seriously, grab this if you can - an absolute blast to play.

This will be the game you'll show off to people when they come over to see your brand new PS4. Stunning.

Good to hear, Sony. Now make it happen!

Yeah I was a cheapskate and stuck with a 4GB at launch. I've had to delete things to get other things to fit on there but it's lasted me so far. I would have bought a bigger card a while ago if they weren't ridiculously overpriced. Sony need to slash the prices on these at all costs.

They'll add it in then use it as an excuse to delay the game for another 2.5 years.

I don't know, I feel like the PS4 has maintained a lot of its hype, better than I thought it would.

@shonenjump86 I'm in the process of playing Persona 4 Arena and writing its review right now. We hope to have it posted on site this week

Argh, Atlus why? I have a horrible feeling this is going to take months to come to Europe. People ain't gonna be happy.

@Sanquine Unfortunately Dragon Fantasy: Book I isn't available in Europe yet, but they do have plans to bring it over.

And if you haven't seen it, our Nun Attack review is here: http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psnvita/nun_attack

It's a very addictive little title.

@JayArr Glad you're enjoying it as much as I did!

"... but it's weird that I see a lot more buzz for the Rift than anything else right now."

I really, really don't see that at all. Maybe he means specifically within the development scene? Even then, I have trouble believing that.

@Epic Considering it's an E3 thread, I'm not surprised!

@get2sammyb The 2013 E3 GIF GAF thread is already up: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=555916

God, it's glorious.

Yeah the art direction puts me off, but it does look like it could be quite good. However, this article gives me the excuse to use a brilliant Cerny GIF.

Minecraft would seem like the most obvious answer at this juncture. Remember, the title released on Xbox Live this time last year, so if Microsoft had an exclusive one year deal, this would coincide with that. But we'll see. Whatever it turns out to be, I hope it's good.

A decade ago you would have bet on a Final Fantasy reveal tipping the scales, but this is simply no longer the case. Out of all the points listed, it has to be some deal with Rockstar over GTAV - that would be the big one.

@JayArr That means a lot to me, seriously. Taglines are a lot of work.

I do think there's something comical about how soft and feminine her face is compared to her pronounced and bulky body, though.

Alright, now I'm hyped.

@get2sammyb Hope you enjoy it - it really is one of those smaller games that keeps you coming back.

Positively affected in my case. I'd be getting a PS4 either way, but cross gen releases like Assassin's Creed 4 and hopefully Watch_Dogs will give the PS4 a solid launch lineup. Even if the initial next gen games leave something to be desired, I'll be able to fall back on cross gen titles.

Look at Yoshida's little face, how could he ever betray us?

Loved Saints Row 3, and that's probably a good thing since this looks identical besides the powers. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little bit worried about this one.

@get2sammyb that's a guarantee I'd say. It sounds great, apart from how Delsin himself is described. It kind of sounds like they're trying far too hard to make him a rebel, especially with his 'tagging' and all that. I just think it's a cliche we don't necessarily need.

So no chance of GOTY like its counterpart, then?

@charlesnarles I think the Vita is in dire need of a vast RPG like that - something that could keep you hooked for days on end. Persona 4 Golden is capable of this, but we need more!

@Splat I fully agree - even after three games I still think the franchise has massive potential. I just hope EA don't force them to rush development because they need to start pumping out Star Wars games. This goes for DICE and Visceral, too.

On the subject of BioWare, I'm worried they might get lumped with too many projects. I know they've got a far bigger team now made of multiple studios, but they're already working on Dragon Age 3 and the next Mass Effect, in addition to other things we've heard little about. The last thing they need is even less time to work on franchises that have taken a bit of a tumble in terms of reputation.

@Ginkgo You've made this point before and rest assured I know where you're coming from. We're both on the same page here but taking different meanings from this.

As you say, a true average (by definition of the word) would mean the mathematical average gained from all of our collective reviews. When I or anyone else say 5 is the 'average' score, we're simply using the word as shorthand for a game that's neither good nor bad.

In that regard, I see where you're coming from. If 5 is the middle distance, then surely more games would be there. However, I don't think we can look at gaming and apply a mathematical formula to it. We can't, for example, say two games which both got the same score are exactly the same in terms of quality. If anything, the 1-10 scale is there simply to give readers a quick guideline as to how good the title is.

Taking this into account, then it would appear most games we've reviewed are indeed above 'average'. That's just how it goes. Personally, when I'm reviewing a game, I don't think of a number and write the review to go along with it. I have to weigh up the pros and cons of each release and then apply a score - and to do that, I have to look at the site's review policy and pick the one with the accurate description.

As you've rightly pointed out ("For example: "A 5 is a game that's slap bang in the middle.", but in the middle of what? It can't just mean the middle of the scoring system") no scoring system is ideal. If anything, the review itself should be read in order to get a feel of our opinion on the game. But alas, this is the industry we have.

Anyway, in an attempt to answer your question, a 5 SHOULD be the middle ground, and should describe a title that has both good and bad points in equal measure. I guess that also means it can be a love it or hate it title. There's no denying that over the years, the internet has warped the rating system. We live in a time where a 7 is regarded as the baseline of a good game, and anything below is bad.

Again, I understand where you're coming from, and the use of the word 'average' can be a tricky one, especially if taken in the way you've pointed out. At the end of the day, we can only review games based on our own guidelines, and not the guidelines of others. In this sense, a 5 will always be a game that is neither good nor bad, and I suppose that also means we're lucky to have so many games that sit above this score.

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@Squiggle55 That's what we're trying to do! It's the misuse of the 1-10 scale that's made anything below a 7 look bad.

@Ginkgo It seems like a harder mark because we're using the 1-10 scale correctly. A 5 is a game that's slap bang in the middle. We can't help it if more games end up higher. At the end of the day, we give games a score based on our Scoring Policy which you can view at the bottom of every page. It's as simple as that.

Just thought I'd drop in to add a couple of thoughts.

For starters, @Epic is right. The game really shines in multiplayer - definitely take a look at the guide if you want to get into it (some people really have no clue how to play the game).

Secondly, like what's been said, a 5 is average. This certainly isn't a bad game, but unlike many sites (I'm sad to say) we like to think we use the 1-10 scale correctly. And in that regard, the multiplayer and art direction really holds this release up.

A 5/10 is indicative of a game that some will no doubt enjoy.

Hmmm, an interesting bit of information. Like you mentioned in the article, let's just hope developers don't block out too much. If it became a trend among the community, then it would render the feature useless.

But on the other hand, this is basically free advertising for your game, right?