16BitHero

The vast majority of video games will not translate well to TV/film. To be honest I couldn't care less if my favourite games became TV shows or films. The likelihood is they would be a lesser version where I can't make my own choices and direct the action as one can in a game. These are basically all cash grabs with very little creative passion and mostly clueless writing. The Last of Us is a decent exception but for those of us who enjoyed the games, it was still lacking for obvious reasons.

There are plenty of intelligent and civilized threads on Reddit too. No online site is immune to nonsense. With gaming/film/music etc, I generally look for a consensus or particular points or subjects that speak to me. I then (a little snobbishly perhaps) look for good grammar and articulation. After that's it's a matter of my personal opinions, feelings and expectations meeting other people's and, erm, going from there!

@Zuljaras I played the standalone Quest 3 version but hear the remake mod is great too.

@Perturbator @Zuljaras ok one last recommendation - if I had to choose the most transformative and convincing VR experience I've had to date, it's Eye of the Temple - it's cheap, a tiny file size and just crazy immersive providing you have a good amount of space to move in (I think 6-8ft squared).

@Perturbator it's in my backlog, cheers for the recommendation!

@Dominator2885 I don't know this rumour 👀

@Zuljaras I had motion sickness in the beginning, I returned PSVR 1+2 because of it but then jumped in again with Quest 3/PCVR. I now use smooth locomotion with snap turning and haven't been motion sick since. Resident Evil 4 was fab in VR too! Didn't fancy replaying 7+8 but I've heard they're excellent in VR too. And yes Google Earth is great fun! Enjoy!

@Perturbator @Zuljaras RE Alyx - I think it's just the mechanics they came up with at that time but you could be onto something re motion sickness. I recently started playing through it again and it's still up there with the very best VR has to offer five years after it's release. Saying that I think VR has had some incredible titles over recent years and I for one am glad I jumped in. Microsoft Flight Simulator, Asgards Wrath 1+2, Batman Arkham Shadow, Assassin's Creed Nexus, Metro Awakening, Lone Echo 1+2, Red Matter 1+2, Alien Isolation, Alien Rogue Incursion and many more are so immersive and a huge departure from flat screen gaming. I even use VR mods for Cyberpunk, Truck/Train simulators, Ready or Not, Robocop etc. The opportunities are limitless but the VR part of the industry still needs better marketing in my opinion. It's been revelation for me personally.

@Dominator2885 the dlcs are arguably better than the central campaign - enjoy!!!

@Zuljaras I have brilliant memories of MK2 on the SNES. Completely overshadowed MK1 (which I had, blood and all on the Megadrive). The fatalities really opened the floodgates for console gaming at the time.

Dragonage The Veilguard for me. I've been patiently waiting for it's Gamepass release and it hasn't disappointed. Good simple fantasy escapism.

@Perturbator the dlc is frequently on sale too. I got both sims for $4.99 each then multiple dlcs for $2.99-$7.49 depending on the state/country/bundle. You want to see outrageous dlc - look at Train Sim World. Those devs are having a laugh.

I never gave these titles a second thought until this summer when I read some Steam reviews. Both were on sale along with the dlc. I got myself a force feedback wheel (used with Dirt Rally 2, Automobilista 2 also) and never looked back. It also plays perfectly with a controller once you customize the layout. I'm now hopelessly addicted but liken them to Power Wash simulator only a little more involved. They are very relaxing and cathartic games. If you have any experience driving in the US or Europe then that's a bonus as despite the scaled map, you'll recognize a lot of places, large and tiny. All in all, great news for console gamers.

@Fiendish-Beaver agreed, many will have to play it on harder difficulties than previous entries for a challenge. I usually go with 'ultra violence' but bumped up a few things in custom difficulty to get the right balance.

@LikelySatan that's a good description!

After a two week hiatus from gaming, I'm going to try to finish Alien Rogue Incursion and also continue with my wonderful midlife crisis purchases Euro and American Truck Simulators (don't laugh, I did and now I'm hopelessly addicted!)

Happy gaming all.

A rare day one purchase.

If you know what you're getting into (mostly a lovely looking walking simulator) then you'll likely come away content. I enjoyed it for what is was but I also played it through Gamepass - I wouldn't pay more than £15 as it simply doesn't offer value for money beyond that.

Not my cup of tea ordinarily but what is certain is that turn based games and JRPGS are widely enjoyed in this day and age. The popularity of Persona, Metaphor, Like a Dragon are just a few recent examples but there are countless Western developed examples in recent decades from indie games like Into The Breach to AA/A like Divinity and Baldurs Gate 3. Expedition 33 has undoubtedly done great things for the genre. Cool? That's very subjective! Looking back, was the jock or most popular girl at your high school actually cool? The 'geeks and nerds' were way cooler in my book!

I enjoyed it but these games seem a little low budget considering the publisher and popularity. Graphically unimpressive and not exactly an engrossing RPG narrative. I'd imagine with these sales figures it's still very profitable even if the shareholders aren't happy - unless it was an inefficient project from the get go.

@Deljo that's just the reviewers opinion, I prefer co-op with friends but this is a solid experience in single player with you commanding a squad of four that can be split into two squads of two at any time. If you like tactical shooters then give it a go at some point

@AhmadSumadi I agree. I'm unsure why anyone initially interested would then decide to never give it a chance, even after the many patches/changes and huge discounts. I for one am very glad I did as it sits comfortably among my favourite Star Wars games - since the early 90's at least.

No one but themselves to blame (Ubi execs). I loved the game for what it's worth. I only played it this spring after all the patches and gameplay modifications. It's my favourite Star Wars game - for immersion/attention to detail at least but also has good characters, great voice acting and stunning graphics. KOTOR still wins for story perhaps but Outlaws will hopefully become a cult classic/gem in it's own right.

You've got to really want a game to spend $70 considering their launch state, our collective backlogs and the fact it'll be $20 less within a few months. Saying that, if the value is there for you then that's all you need. However I simply don't believe these companies are making the revenue they could at that price.

Marketing must be a factor as many of us are only hearing about this title for the first time. It might be a new IP but it's also utterly unoriginal . I'd argue for a new IP to succeed, it better have new ideas or do existing ones better than most.

This is frequently on sale (I got it for $25 at least a year ago). If you appreciate Farcry mechanics, even if you're bored of that series, and like the Avatar universe then this is definitely worth a try. It's also one of the most gorgeous games to date. Say what you will about Ubisoft but I've thoroughly enjoyed this and Star Wars Outlaws.

I loved the first game which as a big fan was well worth the $25 I paid at the time. Definitely getting this.... on sale. (Dredd/The Raid Redemption are great inspiration as two of my favourite action films of the last 15 years).

Hmmm. I loved the games and am enjoying the show (it's better than most zombie oriented shows in my opinion regardless of what people think about the IP/adaptation). That's a lot of nominations though. There have been literally scores of better TV shows over the past twenty/thirty years that haven't even received one nomination.

Choice is what matters here. I really enjoyed the first game in Japanese however and feel I didn't really miss much in the way of the visual feast it served up. Subtitles for longer dialogue moments mostly came with relatively static scenes and if you read books or watch subtitled film and TV frequently then you can digest the narrative and simultaneously watch what is developing on screen. Can't bloody wait for this.

@Kk16383 100%, let's go @get2sammyb et al!

If it fits on the disc then it should be on the disc. And I say that as a primarily digital consumer. I understand physical will mostly disappear in the near future but anyone putting out a physical version should include the game on it. First party releases also tend to be closer to the finished article as another worry for physical and slow/no internet consumers is the need to download multiple patches.

@wildcat_kickz give Ready or Not a try when it releases on console. It's the best tactical co-op shooter since RS Vegas for my money.

I had PS+ from the late PS3 days until late 2023 when I finally had the disposable income to build a beefy PC. I know the cost has increased but the value has also increased in my opinion. They can't please everyone with each months offering but the library is extensive and had some absolute belters when PS5 came out. I'd still be subscribed if I was console only. Most friends are in the PS ecosystem. I think it sucks that online is still tied to console subscriptions but they would lose most of their business if this changed.

@nomither6 yup it's not the weather. It's hot and humid here in NYC and I've only got window AC which I barely run during the day as the utility bill skyrockets in the summer. While my PS5 and Series X get very warm, they've never overheated.

@Onearmbandit Phall?! You're a brave one 🥵

@KingPev I finished Outlaws' main campaign. It's my fav Star Wars game hands down. And no Jedi stuff - a remarkable feat in itself. I have the season pass but I'm saving it for later. Anyone remotely interested in a Star Wars game should get on this - the turnaround from the release state is almost of Cyberpunk proportions. It's always on sale.

@playstation1995 this sounds like an awesome weekend 😁

Finally started my 9 1/2 week summer break so it's Clair Obscur Expedition 33 to kick things off. What a melancholy yet powerful premise - I can't think of a game with higher stakes, a brilliant way to suck you in.

Still ploughing through Asgards Wrath 2 and just bought Rockstar's The Warriors on PS5 (back compat) after being at Coney Island last night. I've heard it mostly holds up after all these years.

Happy gaming folks!

@get2sammyb I'm as giddily excited as you only I hope it isn't too hard like the classic side scrolling games could be. Difficulty options for this wimp please!

@DaveTheRave I'm tempted! I have a hefty PC and could wait but DS1 was one of my favourite games of all time so my patience is waning!

Any opinions yet on the 30/60 fps modes on standard PS5? I was surprised the Digital Foundry tech review recommended 30 fps mode for the increased fidelity. Doesn't sound like there is a 40 option.

@Jedihillis standard PS5? 30 or 60 mode?

The Expanse is my favourite sci fi TV show after Battlestar Galactica. Hoping this will live up to the Mass Effect comparisons/hype.

My favourite zombie genre game bar none and now a great reason to replay!

@ButterySmooth30FPS I've tried it out. You don't get the complete crisp visuals you would on a monitor or decent TV, even with good Internet speeds but it's fun playing certain genres on a virtual cinema sized screen. Sports/Fighting games for example.

@VaultGuy415 a little odd maybe but surely it's a marketing ploy to raise awareness among the 21 million plus Quest owners that they can access all Gamepass games with that subscription. If they don't already own an Xbox or PC then it's an attractive prospect - I've tried it out and providing you have half decent internet speeds, playing games like Indiana Jones, Doom, Flight Simulator, Clair Obscur, Forza, EAFC etc on a virtual cinema sized screen is pretty fun - plus no motion sickness.

Here is the real Chun-Li

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Sony simply haven't done nearly enough. I'm all in on VR but you need a supported ecosystem and that basically leaves you with the Quest for standalone and PCVR - a combination of which has been a revelation in my 40 years of gaming. It still takes my breath away to fly a fighter jet anywhere in the world in MS Flight Simulator or to play through Alien Isolation with the VR mod that now includes full motion and hand tracking controls. Then there is Asgaards Wrath 2 which is basically God Of War meets Breath of the Wild. And if you like the Batman Arkham games.... There actually exists a good variety of excellent VR experiences and games but it's still not a well marketed medium.

@Lup I might be in a minority that actually liked it. It's definitely not as good as the 90's stuff -that was groundbreaking - it served it's purpose for me though and kept the adrenaline flowing throughout.

@J2theEzzo @Lup @ Kraven

Yuzo Koshiro only did a couple of tracks on SOR4. Most were composed by a French guy Olivier Deriviere (who also did the Plague Tale series). SOR1/2 still rank among my favourite game soundtracks ever and Revenge of Shinobi was one of my first three owned games as part of Mega Games 2 on the Megadrive. Simpler times!