@Czar_Khastik after owning PS1 and PS2, I jumped ship to Xbox 360 which I think was the better ecosystem for the first two thirds of that particular generation. Then, with The Last of Us, Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, Uncharted 1-3, Shadow of the Colossus/Ico remasters, Infamous 1+2, Killzone 2+3, Resistance 1+2 - I just had to grab a PS3 for the final third of that generation. Also the controller was so much better for Pro Evo Soccer.
Edit: totally forgot GOW 3/Ascension! Probably the best PS generation for games if not overall sales.
I don't play these games for the story. Each of the modern three entries has felt distinct enough to freshen things up each time and no other FPS - PvE or PvP gives you the same sort of adrenalin rush Doom can.
On second thought, maybe when you and your mates are hiding in a house that's being stormed by another team in Warzone (and you've got crap guns because you were too wimpy to go looting elsewhere).
@add286 'Sometimes it is so evident that a reviewer has has been overly critical because they haven’t stepped away and realised most of us play a handful of games every year - not 5 in a month.'
This is a fantastic and probably the most relevant point when it comes to debating video game reviewers on any subject.
First of all, it's really easy to ignore social media - providing you're not hopelessly addicted to tech based dopamine. Opinionated trolls and online abuse are sadly part of our society and with zero social media regulation in sight, very much here to stay. If you're a celebrity of any kind, athlete, musician, actor or publicly contactable like a game developer, just ignore the noise, you'll be happier in life for it.
Edit: as mentioned in comments below one - if you have a public platform like Sven, think before you type.
Second 'making a game deserves respect'.
Not in all cases. Many talentless developers are churning out rubbish for a quick buck.
I've been gaming since the mid 80's - we had some cracking games then and through the 90's, some of which I still emulate to this day but the 2010's/20's have offered some truly compelling narrative adventures. I'll always be a gamer but you have to be discerning with your choices considering both the volume of games available to us - and of course the time required to complete many of them. Hopefully I can take early retirement!
@Fiendish-Beaver Amen. Baldur's Gate 3 is a top five all time game for me. I'd barely gone near a turn based game before it, let alone anything with complex D&D workings. I'm so glad I gave it a go.
@CRASH64 apart from the sequel! First one is top five all time for me. Really enjoying the second one so far. I didn't think these would be my type of games at all (only previous Kojima I played was MGSV) but sometimes you're just in the mood for something like these.
I'm going to enjoy Cyberpunk 2077 VR before I accidentally let it update and the incredible VR mod is removed (CDPR indulging in the same capitalist nonsense as Take 2).
Original plan was to play the Indiana Jones dlc on my friend donated OLED monitor but I'm missing the power supply doh!
I then decided to continue with the engrossing Death Stranding 2 but have instead been going through Baldur's Gate 3 again in co-op - such an incredible game.
@SMJ Same. I even bought it twice when the Series X boosted the fps to 60. The Arkham style combat although not particularly deep, was always crunchy and satisfying. The vehicle combat was fantastic, especially once you had certain upgrades. The visuals and environment still look excellent to this day - I was thinking how good the skybox looks compared to the much newer Avatar game. There are some really good critiques on YouTube if you want to reminisce without another playthrough!
Wow, thanks Push Square for alerting me to this game! Mad Max was an underrated gem and the gritty urban setting of this new venture from ex devs looks very promising indeed. Wish listed.
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I can see the old power/money hungry politicians causing even more geopolitical chaos and upheaval as our younger generations remain distracted and apathetic by mind numbingly mediocre entertainment/technology. Ugh.
The story is the whimsical French at their best - fantastic writing and voice acting (in French and English) but the relatively linear and empty world made it more of a narrative action adventure game than an RPG for me. I personally thought Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Death Stranding 2 were better overall games and my favourite this year (albeit an older game) was Banishers Ghosts of New Eden but E33 was an incredible debut that clearly captured the hearts and minds of most gamers this year. You can't say it's not deserved based on that consensus.
@AhmadSumadi I second this opinion! I came to it late but what a criminally overlooked game! I liked the story better than E33 although both are excellent for the medium. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was also better in my opinion. I still have Death Stranding 2, Dispatch and Yotei in the backlog. What a year.
@Killionaire I enjoy Arc Raiders with a friend or two but solo is usually less frantic and more friendly from a PVP perspective. Strangers can be kind. It really reminds me of the 'future' in Terminator. Humans could stick together or not... I like the world they've built but I think a good solo only narrative experience is what I want from an open world Terminator survival game. Just my opinion though!
It's going to be fine y'all. These devs are so passionate about this IP. Solo is the way to go, it almost always makes the narrative and immersion so much better - only Baldur's Gate 3 can maybe challenge that opinion. Arc Raiders will suffice for co-op and multiplayer as it's a very similar universe.
I played through The Terminator, T2 the Arcade Game and Robocop vs Terminator on Retrodeck (Sega Megadrive roms) in anticipation of this. Those games were harder than I remember!
I didn't finish Clair Obscur due to the combat (just not for me) but I made it over ten hours in and having played many of the other nominated games and more this year, I can safely say Expedition 33 thoroughly deserved most of those awards. Congrats to the devs.
I would have given best RPG to Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 as it is, well, much more of an RPG.
Sound design should have gone to 'the not even nominated' Arc Raiders instead of Battlefield 6. Otherwise, worthy winners in most categories.
As a consumer, the exciting part about this merger would be the 'best in Industry' HBO content. Maybe I'll need just a few streaming subs instead of five? I'm this close to sideloading a Firestick with a VPN but I want to contribute to quality programming.
Objectively one of the best games of all time in my opinion. The level of immersion is fantastic and the state of the game has finally got to where it deserves to be considered an all time classic.
I had it pre ordered on PS4 but never touched it after the initial reviews - then came the free PS5 upgrade. I finished the main campaign then waited patiently again (for years) to start over with Phantom Liberty on a beefy PC and oh my is this game gorgeous! Last week I started a new playthrough with the Luke Ross VR mod and can safely say this is the best way to play - just mind blowing. If VR wasn't still relatively niche, I think we'd see more AAA and AA with VR options. Indiana Jones comes to mind with another terrific VR option.
Anyway, Cyberpunk is a top ten all time game for me personally and I started gaming in the 1980's.
Very impressive. The best games on Dreams often feel like a CV showcase for potential devs. With the right tools and coding experience we should see even more talented indie devs to combat the imminent AI onslaught in AAA/AA gaming.
I've been patiently waiting for this! It'll be my first PS5 exclusive not purchased on PS5 simply because I saved for a semi beefy graphics card and want to use it in one of my all time favourite franchises. Cheers Sony, December please?
@nessisonett I agree with this to some extent but, one thing that sticks out in my mind is how long these first party AAA titles take to develop these days. The cycles are significantly longer than PS4 let alone PS2. Look at Rockstar for a third party example. If console generations continue along a similar timeline then this issue will only become more frustrating for some gamers. I'm not sure what the answer is but I've been very satisfied with this generation all things considered.
@Striker21 I'd be interested to know actual numbers although I suppose this is not a measurable metric. I did say 'a lot' and not 'most' but that is admittedly based on friends, colleagues and acquaintances over the years who overwhelmingly own both platforms. What can I say? I like to speculate.
I think a lot of PC gamers interested in Sony first part titles already own a PS4/PS5 and maybe that is in fact still their preferred platform due to the release date and optimization. I can say that is certainly true for me although I'm planning to wait on the PC version of Death Stranding 2.
I'm not sure whether the current development teams are just not very good or their corporate overlords are making bad decisions. Could be both I suppose. Either way they'll be forced into a rethink with the amount of competition finally stifling sales. I don't know why anyone on Xbox or PC would buy this mediocre product if they have Gamepass but for the multiplayer die hards it'll always be good value.
It's frustrating because the mechanics in COD have always been fairly solid and up there with the best in the genre. If they could just manage a good campaign with a coherent story, interesting characters you actually care about somewhat, properly implemented AI and lasting say, eight to fifteen hours - I and many others might consider buying it again.
@PerpetualBoredom I'll do what I've done with other companies I dislike and buy the physical copy second hand. I've no issue with waiting as backlogs are part of gaming folklore at this point.
Sheesh, I know the US has virtually no worker protections outside of a small percentage of established unions such as my own but the UK... same old story no matter what aspect of society or where in the world you're looking. The big fish prevails. A French style revolution on a global scale will be needed to stop our future selves living in the smog at the bottom of Night City.
America is perfect for GTA. America is the real world's freak show. Surreal in so many aspects. In 2025 it's really next level. A prequel to Idiocracy. The world's most robust economy yet high levels of poverty, a high ratio of people on food stamps, bankruptcy by healthcare, the poorest health outcomes and now a dysfunctional backsliding version of democracy... the list goes on and on.
The US has larger than life characters and is inspiration for all matter of TV, film and gaming media because it practically doesn't need satirizing. Just read/watch local news in any state on any given day. You'll see something insane.
As a Brit who lives in the US I fully agree this series should remain here. London might have it's issues like any big city but it's night and day from what NYC (one of the safest cities in the US) is to people who actually live here. There is no comparison.
The US is a developed country only in relation to giant, low taxed, unregulated corporations propping up it's economy/GDP.
It really comes down to where your friends are playing and what hardware you own. I might get a PS6 but multiplayer has been PC only for me since I finally built one a few years ago. Most multiplayer games are multiplatform so I'm not going to pay for no reason. Some folks will stay on the PS ecosystem and may not have a choice but compared to many of our entertainment expenses nowadays, it's still worth it for those folks in my opinion.
Without multiplayer they should all be lower priced imo. I'll get them on Gamepass anyway but for other gamers, I think $29.99 would be fair or just stick them in a bundle like an updated Master chief collection. I'm all for these full remakes opposed to rubbish remasters but in a gaming world of plenty, I think they would reach more people at lower prices.
I mostly remember the badass opening music setting the mood. Enjoyed the first two on N64 back in the day but damn that fog was intense! (Graphical necessity I know).
I still play Tekken 2 and 3 in the Retrodeck app on Steam Deck. Timeless fighters. I even got Battle Arena Toshinden for the sake of nostalgia but they were really a 'poor man's' Tekken. Eddy rules!
The older I get, the less interested I am in mindless multiplayer. I love a good fps campaign but we've had slim pickings with only Doom, Wolfenstein, Halo, Farcry Titanfall, Metro and a few others doing it for me in the last ten years. The cinematic and bombastic COD campaigns were fresh in 2009 but always lacked a sense of progression which is kinda key for many video games not to mention they have poor/predictable/repetitive AI.
I was hoping for a return to form a la Bad Company only with contemporary production values but the money is in the MP these days.
Edit: I will say Ready or Not is still great fun in single player (if better with friends).
@Rich33 yeah, I think I'll be fine with performance mode if it looks like a slight improvement on the original game - which is still my favourite looking game of all time from an art style perspective.
@naruball those are good and fair comparisons. Red Dead Redemption 2 comes to mind. Rockstar went for realistic character motion/movement but a lot of people found it a little sluggish and unwieldy compared to what we're used to in games. Like everything else, each game/TV show/film should be judged on it's own merits and will always be subject to personal opinions/preferences.
@naruball I understand your point but games have come a long way in the last 10-20 years in terms of storytelling and nuanced characters. Yes TV and film can be enthralling with the right set of circumstances but that's just it - the majority of game adaptations have second rate writers and underwhelming actors (much like the majority of Netflix shows and I suppose entertainment in general nowadays). Fallout is another worthy exception to the rule but you really need a good screenwriter and quality, well cast actors which most adaptations aren't getting. Money talks and they'll keep making crap if people keep paying to watch it.
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Re: PS5 Officially Outsells PS3, Now at 92.2 Million Units
@Czar_Khastik after owning PS1 and PS2, I jumped ship to Xbox 360 which I think was the better ecosystem for the first two thirds of that particular generation. Then, with The Last of Us, Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, Uncharted 1-3, Shadow of the Colossus/Ico remasters, Infamous 1+2, Killzone 2+3, Resistance 1+2 - I just had to grab a PS3 for the final third of that generation. Also the controller was so much better for Pro Evo Soccer.
Edit: totally forgot GOW 3/Ascension! Probably the best PS generation for games if not overall sales.
Re: 'We've Got Much More in Store': Legendary DOOM Developer id Software Celebrates 35th Anniversary
I don't play these games for the story. Each of the modern three entries has felt distinct enough to freshen things up each time and no other FPS - PvE or PvP gives you the same sort of adrenalin rush Doom can.
On second thought, maybe when you and your mates are hiding in a house that's being stormed by another team in Warzone (and you've got crap guns because you were too wimpy to go looting elsewhere).
Re: Larian CEO Swen Vincke Sticks His Foot in It Again, Thinks Game Reviewers Should Also Be Reviewed
@add286 'Sometimes it is so evident that a reviewer has has been overly critical because they haven’t stepped away and realised most of us play a handful of games every year - not 5 in a month.'
This is a fantastic and probably the most relevant point when it comes to debating video game reviewers on any subject.
Re: Larian CEO Swen Vincke Sticks His Foot in It Again, Thinks Game Reviewers Should Also Be Reviewed
First of all, it's really easy to ignore social media - providing you're not hopelessly addicted to tech based dopamine. Opinionated trolls and online abuse are sadly part of our society and with zero social media regulation in sight, very much here to stay. If you're a celebrity of any kind, athlete, musician, actor or publicly contactable like a game developer, just ignore the noise, you'll be happier in life for it.
Edit: as mentioned in comments below one - if you have a public platform like Sven, think before you type.
Second 'making a game deserves respect'.
Not in all cases. Many talentless developers are churning out rubbish for a quick buck.
Re: Larian Games Doing Better Than Ever Off the Back of Divinity Reveal
I've been gaming since the mid 80's - we had some cracking games then and through the 90's, some of which I still emulate to this day but the 2010's/20's have offered some truly compelling narrative adventures. I'll always be a gamer but you have to be discerning with your choices considering both the volume of games available to us - and of course the time required to complete many of them. Hopefully I can take early retirement!
Re: Larian Games Doing Better Than Ever Off the Back of Divinity Reveal
@Fiendish-Beaver Amen. Baldur's Gate 3 is a top five all time game for me. I'd barely gone near a turn based game before it, let alone anything with complex D&D workings. I'm so glad I gave it a go.
Re: Death Stranding Is So Multi-Platform That It's Now Going on Game Pass
@CRASH64 apart from the sequel! First one is top five all time for me. Really enjoying the second one so far. I didn't think these would be my type of games at all (only previous Kojima
I played was MGSV) but sometimes you're just in the mood for something like these.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 616
I'm going to enjoy Cyberpunk 2077 VR before I accidentally let it update and the incredible VR mod is removed (CDPR indulging in the same capitalist nonsense as Take 2).
Original plan was to play the Indiana Jones dlc on my friend donated OLED monitor but I'm missing the power supply doh!
I then decided to continue with the engrossing Death Stranding 2 but have instead been going through Baldur's Gate 3 again in co-op - such an incredible game.
Re: Ecco the Dolphin Will Swim Again in Several Upcoming Games
Fabulous. This also reminds me to get an Ecco Megadrive ROM for my Retrodeck emulator.
Re: Sony Needs to Move Mountains to Get Samson: A Tyndalston Story on PS5
@SMJ Same. I even bought it twice when the Series X boosted the fps to 60. The Arkham style combat although not particularly deep, was always crunchy and satisfying. The vehicle combat was fantastic, especially once you had certain upgrades. The visuals and environment still look excellent to this day - I was thinking how good the skybox looks compared to the much newer Avatar game. There are some really good critiques on YouTube if you want to reminisce without another playthrough!
Re: Sony Needs to Move Mountains to Get Samson: A Tyndalston Story on PS5
Wow, thanks Push Square for alerting me to this game! Mad Max was an underrated gem and the gritty urban setting of this new venture from ex devs looks very promising indeed. Wish listed.
Re: You'll Never Guess the Most Played PS5, PS4 Games of 2025 in the US
Steam list isn't much better:
Apex Legends
Terraria
PEAK
Dota 2
Left 4 Dead 2
Delta Force
Stardew Valley
PUBG Battlegrounds
Grand Theft Auto V
Marvel Rivals
Counter-Strike 2
R.E.P.O
Re: You'll Never Guess the Most Played PS5, PS4 Games of 2025 in the US
I can see the old power/money hungry politicians causing even more geopolitical chaos and upheaval as our younger generations remain distracted and apathetic by mind numbingly mediocre entertainment/technology. Ugh.
Re: Game of the Year: #1 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
@Mythologue if time is an issue for you then skip Blue Prince - I didn't see my wife for weeks!
Re: Game of the Year: #1 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The story is the whimsical French at their best - fantastic writing and voice acting (in French and English) but the relatively linear and empty world made it more of a narrative action adventure game than an RPG for me. I personally thought Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Death Stranding 2 were better overall games and my favourite this year (albeit an older game) was Banishers Ghosts of New Eden but E33 was an incredible debut that clearly captured the hearts and minds of most gamers this year. You can't say it's not deserved based on that consensus.
Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5 Story Game of 2025
@AhmadSumadi I second this opinion! I came to it late but what a criminally overlooked game! I liked the story better than E33 although both are excellent for the medium. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was also better in my opinion. I still have Death Stranding 2, Dispatch and Yotei in the backlog. What a year.
Re: Terminator Survivors Delayed Indefinitely, Drops Co-Op Multiplayer
@Killionaire I enjoy Arc Raiders with a friend or two but solo is usually less frantic and more friendly from a PVP perspective. Strangers can be kind. It really reminds me of the 'future' in Terminator. Humans could stick together or not... I like the world they've built but I think a good solo only narrative experience is what I want from an open world Terminator survival game. Just my opinion though!
Re: Terminator Survivors Delayed Indefinitely, Drops Co-Op Multiplayer
It's going to be fine y'all. These devs are so passionate about this IP. Solo is the way to go, it almost always makes the narrative and immersion so much better - only Baldur's Gate 3 can maybe challenge that opinion. Arc Raiders will suffice for co-op and multiplayer as it's a very similar universe.
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate (PS5) - A Brief Blast of 16-Bit Nostalgia
I played through The Terminator, T2 the Arcade Game and Robocop vs Terminator on Retrodeck (Sega Megadrive roms) in anticipation of this. Those games were harder than I remember!
Re: All The Game Awards 2025 Winners
I didn't finish Clair Obscur due to the combat (just not for me) but I made it over ten hours in and having played many of the other nominated games and more this year, I can safely say Expedition 33 thoroughly deserved most of those awards. Congrats to the devs.
I would have given best RPG to Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 as it is, well, much more of an RPG.
Sound design should have gone to 'the not even nominated' Arc Raiders instead of Battlefield 6. Otherwise, worthy winners in most categories.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Cyberpunk 2077, 5 Years Later?
@PerpetualBoredom I noticed that at the time of writing and thought I'd leave it there to see if anyone noticed 👀
Re: Netflix Says Warner Bros Games Doesn't Hold 'Any Value' in $82 Billion Acquisition
As a consumer, the exciting part about this merger would be the 'best in Industry' HBO content. Maybe I'll need just a few streaming subs instead of five? I'm this close to sideloading a Firestick with a VPN but I want to contribute to quality programming.
Re: 'Deeply Concerning': GTA Dev's Alleged Union Busting Has Now Reached the UK Prime Minister
They might be an American company but they can't get away with (these alleged charges) in Europe. Simple as that.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Cyberpunk 2077, 5 Years Later?
Objectively one of the best games of all time in my opinion. The level of immersion is fantastic and the state of the game has finally got to where it deserves to be considered an all time classic.
I had it pre ordered on PS4 but never touched it after the initial reviews - then came the free PS5 upgrade. I finished the main campaign then waited patiently again (for years) to start over with Phantom Liberty on a beefy PC and oh my is this game gorgeous! Last week I started a new playthrough with the Luke Ross VR mod and can safely say this is the best way to play - just mind blowing. If VR wasn't still relatively niche, I think we'd see more AAA and AA with VR options. Indiana Jones comes to mind with another terrific VR option.
Anyway, Cyberpunk is a top ten all time game for me personally and I started gaming in the 1980's.
Re: Someone Made Banjo-Kazooie in Dreams on PS5, PS4, and You've Got to See It
Very impressive. The best games on Dreams often feel like a CV showcase for potential devs. With the right tools and coding experience we should see even more talented indie devs to combat the imminent AI onslaught in AAA/AA gaming.
Re: Rumour: Cyberpunk 2077 News Teased for 5th Anniversary
Official VR support please - the unofficial VR mods are amazing but somewhat limited.
Re: Sony Poised to Publish PS5 Hit Death Stranding 2 on PC
I've been patiently waiting for this! It'll be my first PS5 exclusive not purchased on PS5 simply because I saved for a semi beefy graphics card and want to use it in one of my all time favourite franchises. Cheers Sony, December please?
Re: Poll: Five Years of PS5 - How Would You Rate Sony's Console?
@nessisonett I agree with this to some extent but, one thing that sticks out in my mind is how long these first party AAA titles take to develop these days. The cycles are significantly longer than PS4 let alone PS2. Look at Rockstar for a third party example. If console generations continue along a similar timeline then this issue will only become more frustrating for some gamers. I'm not sure what the answer is but I've been very satisfied with this generation all things considered.
Re: Sony Estimated to Have Made $1.5 Billion from Steam, But the Novelty Is Wearing Off
@Striker21 I'd be interested to know actual numbers although I suppose this is not a measurable metric. I did say 'a lot' and not 'most' but that is admittedly based on friends, colleagues and acquaintances over the years who overwhelmingly own both platforms. What can I say? I like to speculate.
Re: Sony Estimated to Have Made $1.5 Billion from Steam, But the Novelty Is Wearing Off
I think a lot of PC gamers interested in Sony first part titles already own a PS4/PS5 and maybe that is in fact still their preferred platform due to the release date and optimization. I can say that is certainly true for me although I'm planning to wait on the PC version of Death Stranding 2.
Re: PS Store's Enormous Black Friday Sale Set to Go Live 21st November
@themightyant being a gamer in 2025. Never had it so good. Never been so anxious as to what to play next!
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (PS5) - The Most Absurd Game in Series History
I'm not sure whether the current development teams are just not very good or their corporate overlords are making bad decisions. Could be both I suppose. Either way they'll be forced into a rethink with the amount of competition finally stifling sales. I don't know why anyone on Xbox or PC would buy this mediocre product if they have Gamepass but for the multiplayer die hards it'll always be good value.
It's frustrating because the mechanics in COD have always been fairly solid and up there with the best in the genre. If they could just manage a good campaign with a coherent story, interesting characters you actually care about somewhat, properly implemented AI and lasting say, eight to fifteen hours - I and many others might consider buying it again.
Re: Poll: Does the Steam Machine Pose a Threat to PS5?
@Old-Red Spot on comment. When it comes to digital only (the near future), Steam is unparalleled.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Beloved Soundtrack Snubbed in Prestigious Music Awards
@Toot1st 4 of these games are 2024 games so maybe 33 can be included next year? Doesn't make a whole lot of sense nonetheless.
Re: 'Morale in the Studio Is at Rock Bottom': Rockstar Whistleblower Alleges Union Busting as GTA 6 Is Delayed
@PerpetualBoredom I'll do what I've done with other companies I dislike and buy the physical copy second hand. I've no issue with waiting as backlogs are part of gaming folklore at this point.
Re: 'Morale in the Studio Is at Rock Bottom': Rockstar Whistleblower Alleges Union Busting as GTA 6 Is Delayed
Sheesh, I know the US has virtually no worker protections outside of a small percentage of established unions such as my own but the UK... same old story no matter what aspect of society or where in the world you're looking. The big fish prevails. A French style revolution on a global scale will be needed to stop our future selves living in the smog at the bottom of Night City.
Re: GTA 6 Delayed Again, Pushed Back to November 2026
They probably need to more time to add a ton of contemporary satire to reflect the downright scary freakshow the US has become.
Also, please release on PC simultaneously!
Re: Reebok's PS1 Sneakers Are So Good They'll Boot Up Your Nostalgia
The official link is dead at the moment. Boo.
Re: GTA London Will Remain a One-Off, as the Series Needs Guns and American Culture, Says Dan Houser
America is perfect for GTA. America is the real world's freak show. Surreal in so many aspects. In 2025 it's really next level. A prequel to Idiocracy. The world's most robust economy yet high levels of poverty, a high ratio of people on food stamps, bankruptcy by healthcare, the poorest health outcomes and now a dysfunctional backsliding version of democracy... the list goes on and on.
The US has larger than life characters and is inspiration for all matter of TV, film and gaming media because it practically doesn't need satirizing. Just read/watch local news in any state on any given day. You'll see something insane.
As a Brit who lives in the US I fully agree this series should remain here. London might have it's issues like any big city but it's night and day from what NYC (one of the safest cities in the US) is to people who actually live here. There is no comparison.
The US is a developed country only in relation to giant, low taxed, unregulated corporations propping up it's economy/GDP.
Its absolutely perfect for GTA.
Re: Talking Point: If Xbox Drops the Cost, Would You Be Happy Still Paying for PS6 Multiplayer?
It really comes down to where your friends are playing and what hardware you own. I might get a PS6 but multiplayer has been PC only for me since I finally built one a few years ago. Most multiplayer games are multiplatform so I'm not going to pay for no reason. Some folks will stay on the PS ecosystem and may not have a choice but compared to many of our entertainment expenses nowadays, it's still worth it for those folks in my opinion.
Re: Rumour: Halo 2, Halo 3 Remakes Also Purportedly Planned for PS5
Without multiplayer they should all be lower priced imo. I'll get them on Gamepass anyway but for other gamers, I think $29.99 would be fair or just stick them in a bundle like an updated Master chief collection. I'm all for these full remakes opposed to rubbish remasters but in a gaming world of plenty, I think they would reach more people at lower prices.
Re: Dino Hunting Classic Turok 2 Gets an Upgraded PS5 Version
@Dodoo Doom The Dark Ages came closest with the saw blade thing I guess!
Re: Dino Hunting Classic Turok 2 Gets an Upgraded PS5 Version
I mostly remember the badass opening music setting the mood. Enjoyed the first two on N64 back in the day but damn that fog was intense! (Graphical necessity I know).
Re: Mini Review: Tekken 3 (PS1) - PlayStation's Definitive Fighter Is Still King
I still play Tekken 2 and 3 in the Retrodeck app on Steam Deck. Timeless fighters. I even got Battle Arena Toshinden for the sake of nostalgia but they were really a 'poor man's' Tekken. Eddy rules!
Re: PS5 Exclusive Marvel's Wolverine Is Now Available to Wishlist on PS Store
Not in the US app yet. Gonna check later but I'm sure I won't be forgetting about this one!
Re: Review in Progress: Battlefield 6 (PS5) - You Won't Be Buying This One for the Campaign
The older I get, the less interested I am in mindless multiplayer. I love a good fps campaign but we've had slim pickings with only Doom, Wolfenstein, Halo, Farcry Titanfall, Metro and a few others doing it for me in the last ten years. The cinematic and bombastic COD campaigns were fresh in 2009 but always lacked a sense of progression which is kinda key for many video games not to mention they have poor/predictable/repetitive AI.
I was hoping for a return to form a la Bad Company only with contemporary production values but the money is in the MP these days.
Edit: I will say Ready or Not is still great fun in single player (if better with friends).
Re: Ghost of Yotei (PS5) - The Greatest Sucker Punch Game Ever
@Rich33 yeah, I think I'll be fine with performance mode if it looks like a slight improvement on the original game - which is still my favourite looking game of all time from an art style perspective.
Re: Ghost of Yotei (PS5) - The Greatest Sucker Punch Game Ever
I wish they could borrow from Ubisoft and have a 40fps quality mode for users with 120hz displays. A minor complaint nonetheless.
Re: Amazon's God of War TV Adaptation to Start Filming in Six Months
@naruball those are good and fair comparisons. Red Dead Redemption 2 comes to mind. Rockstar went for realistic character motion/movement but a lot of people found it a little sluggish and unwieldy compared to what we're used to in games. Like everything else, each game/TV show/film should be judged on it's own merits and will always be subject to personal opinions/preferences.
Re: Amazon's God of War TV Adaptation to Start Filming in Six Months
@naruball I understand your point but games have come a long way in the last 10-20 years in terms of storytelling and nuanced characters. Yes TV and film can be enthralling with the right set of circumstances but that's just it - the majority of game adaptations have second rate writers and underwhelming actors (much like the majority of Netflix shows and I suppose entertainment in general nowadays). Fallout is another worthy exception to the rule but you really need a good screenwriter and quality, well cast actors which most adaptations aren't getting. Money talks and they'll keep making crap if people keep paying to watch it.