16BitHero

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

https://youtube.com/shorts/RbhyXPmhl_0?si=OTqm4AEnEBWT_JIA

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!

I guess I won't be seeing much of my wife in 2026.

@PegasusActual93 good points - I guess my hope is that he wouldn't have much creative control in a TV series so it would have a more conventional plot and appeal to sci fi fans in general rather than those of us who struggle through his avant garde shenanigans to appreciate something completely unique.

I would have preferred a TV series by say, HBO. Anime adaptations are occasionally decent such as the Cyberpunk and Terminator series. The recent Predator film was pretty basic though. Death Stranding would really suit a big budget mini series in my opinion.

So many games... for me it's

1 Ghost of Yotei
2 Death Stranding 2
3 RoboCop
4 Dying Light The Beast
5 The Wolf Among Us 2

Playing Alters on PC already but also interested in...
Tony Hawk 3+4
Little Nightmares 3
FBC Firebreak
Borderlands 4

How is this still on the PlayStation Store?!

My two cents - plenty of games to look forward to between the three shows. There is enough variety and generally something for everyone. Microsoft was the strongest for me but that's inevitable when you like their existing IPs and also considering their studio accumulation over the past few years. Gamers are so hard to please nowadays when the chances are, most of us have considerable backlogs.

@nomither6 because when Rockstar create these excellent and immersive games every 5-7 years, they continue to prioritize obscene revenues/profit over the common sense things gamers ask for. I respect companies that release improved or upgraded titles either free of charge or costing maybe $10 providing you can keep your save game progress (boo Remedy and ID Software). Rockstar doesn't appear to listen to the people paying their salaries however. They'll definitely charge full price for RDR2 again and GTA6 when it releases on future generation hardware.

People don't play From Software games for cutting edge graphics or frame rate. It's the art style, world immersion and gameplay challenge that hooks. Most Japanese devs don't seem fussed with performance.

I'm probably one of the few non Americans who bought the game last year but that's because I lived and breathed college football in Tallahassee for eight years. It's a fun and unique culture but I doubt I'll buy again any year soon. It's no doubt going to be huge but the wait for the franchise to return was so long I wonder if it'll beat last year's sales?

@Blauwe_Chimay yes please, and with some classic Q branch gadgets I hope! Exploding toothpaste anyone?

@EfYI yeah can't argue with that. Extra is great although I don't currently subscribe. Most subscription services are exceptional value considering the content on offer, gaming ones even more so but people will always find a reason to complain. I think the biggest issue is choosing which services to pay for as having a bunch obviously means more expenditure and you likely don't have time to watch all that TV/film or play all those games.

I go back and forth depending on their offerings. I've picked up a few discounted PS5 gems including Spider-Man 2, Astro Bot, SW Outlaws and Avatar but the latter two of those were really cheap over the winter holiday when prices really hit rock bottom. My biggest library is still on the PS ecosystem but I just re subscribed to Gamepass to play Doom, Clair Obscur and South of Midnight. I'm sure Steam has predatory algorithms as everything in my wishlist just happens to go on sale at least once every two months - the best prices are almost always during the winter holiday. Hit that backlog the rest of the year!

@Gedrick Many of us are multi platform gamers and I'm simply sharing my opinion on Sony's consistently high prices for games even years after their release. Calm down and have a great day.

@Sergo 70% + of AA/AAA are like this. It's almost always worth waiting for a sale these days as numerous patches and quick fixes later you've got a better game. Star Wars Outlaws is now my favourite SW game of all time. I barely considered ever playing it when it launched.

@GuttyYZ how very Ubisoft of Rebellion.

W*n*er. How do these dim wits still not realize the majority of people live paycheck to paycheck?

@themightyant I think it could still happen. Good sequels to poorly performing cult films and sometimes even games have happened years later. Sony just need to find the right dev. I actually think the Helldivers folks could pull it off if they fancied trying a single player title.

Insulting discounts from Sony as per usual. Glad 95% of my hard earned goes into the PC eco system these days, I've never looked back. Long term savings are unmatched (although you'll probably die before you get through your backlog!).

I'm trying to wait until my schools summer break to start this for uninterrupted immersion but boy is it hard to do so. Heard nothing but great things including from other turn based skeptics.

@Flaming_Kaiser fair enough, it's ok to be disappointed or have certain expectations. I'm definitely onboard with Injustice 3!

Yikes the entitlement of gamers nowadays is astonishing. Go back and play the original Mortal Kombat and see how much content there was and how long the title was 'supported/updated' by the dev. You could do everything it had to offer in a few hours or less and there were no such things as balance patches let alone dlc. No one complained.

I remember when playing Warhammer meant diligently painting the little figurines - ah that lovely smell of paint and plastic - then setting out the factions on a huge homemade diorama in the outbuilding or garden shed. Oh the 90's.

@get2sammyb it's a step down from the original for the most part but boy is it ever gorgeous. It's a moderately interactive walking sim that doesn't overstay it's welcome. If it's your cup of tea then £15-20 is reasonable. For anyone else interested, also wait for a sale unless you're desperate to support the developer.

Gamepass is the main factor as many of us PS5 owners have access to it on Xbox or PC as well.

The other major factor is surely the overwhelming abundance of high quality games and our never ending backlogs - it's just part and parcel of being a gamer in this privileged age. I rarely buy anything full price anymore. The only games the majority of people will buy day one are genre/IP enthusiasts and multiplayer/live service.

I hope this new model of consumption can be sustainable for big budget releases like this but only time will tell.

I'd love to eventually see a scenario with all four factions simultaneously involved in an epic battle...