Loved the game but a film? It'll likely be yet another forgettable video game adaptation. It could make a decent TV series in the right hands but I doubt that will happen. I'd rather watch The Infernal Affairs films again.
@themightyant I think more and more folks are realizing that 60fps is a game changer - quite literally on console. I'm sure many will indeed tolerate 30fps for GTA VI but some will also play the waiting game, hopefully not in vain!
I just started a second playthrough of GTA V (first time since 2013 on Xbox 360), this time on PC. It holds up so well after all these years, especially with the graphical gloss and high frame rate - I'm getting over 100 for the most part. Story, voice acting, general inversion - everything is still top class. As I don't play online I'll happily wait for GTA VI to be 60fps minimum on either console or PC. Rockstar is a big time developer and they really need to give us graphical options to hit these targets early into release. It's 2025!
@Ravix I honestly have no idea how anyone can consider themselves a Sony or Microsoft fan. I like having the consoles and enjoy my gaming but these are just big profit hungry corporations at the end of the day. They seldom make decisions for the benefit of their employees or even their target audience. Maybe their market research is just inept. Fortnite and Warzone have a lot to answer for though, their success resonates across the industry.
I still haven't started the third game - the first two were excellent however and just what stealthy espionage fans needed when Splinter Cell dried up. I'm really excited to see what this dev does with the Bond license.
I'm excited for the same reasons as other entries - the unparalleled sense of place. The soundtrack in particular is so immersive in GTA games. Having been forced to live in Florida for eight years also makes it enticing to me as that state does manage to encompass everything about America for better and far far worse. Not interested in online at all. I think to be properly invested in that part of the game, you'll leave little time for anything else and my backlog of quality single player games is at an all time high.
As a huge Alien saga fan this is a huge disappointment. Sounds like the dev got the aesthetics spot on but everything else is Colonial Marines. Rubbish Aliens = a rubbish Aliens game. Predictable AI and spawning creates no sense of fear or caution but irritation instead. It's a common theme in reviews. I don't care about things that can get patched/fixed, bad game design choices can't be fixed as easily. After the brilliant Isolation and Dark Descent, I was really excited for this too. I hope the developer listens to feedback and can make part 2 better.
@Dman10 Sony are on their way to having a virtual monopoly in the high end console space. I don't expect their sale discounts to ever come close to the likes of Steam which I've nicknamed 'the game/backlog collection simulator'. That's just one of many reasons why monopolies are bad.
People will argue that there were always hateful, ignorant, dimwits in this world and social media/tech has merely amplified and distributed their voices to the masses but I'd argue social media/tech has also created a lot more people like this. Narcissistic, inconsiderate cretins. It's why I tune out the news and don't go near social media in my (hopefully) middle years. Makes for a happier life, trust me!
As a huge Alien saga fan, I'm really hoping this is well received. I might wait for a Steam discount for the PCVR version based on the campaign length however. Metro already went on sale. Looking forward to playing that too.
My one concern is Aliens Rogue Incursion looks a little too arcadey with the beasts getting right up close then acid blood exploding on you but hey no worries, you'll shake both off! This makes it less realistic and scary (for this universe). Looks fun otherwise.
Ha. I've played Indiana Jones and Astro Bot among many other great games this year. Lorelai and the Laser Eyes is easily my game of the year. I doubt their developer is sulking and neither am I. These folks need to chill out.
@Steelhead I'm not a roguelite or soulsborne type of player either. The grind with multiple deaths just isn't for me but wow is Hades worth it! It's not converted me to these genres but I'll buy the sequel eventually, even if I don't finish the first one! Fabulous voice acting and near perfect mechanics and upgrades etc. It's so good the recent Turtles game completely ripped it off in every way - making it also an awesome game plus it has co-op!
No PS5 or Series X access while my wife uses our PC to finish Lorelei and the Laser Eyes with the TV they're all hooked up to (yes it's a flawed setup I suppose!)
I'll keep playing through Resident Evil 4 on Quest 3. Happy gaming everyone!
@PorkChopExpress glad to see more appreciation for Still Wakes the Deep which had obvious The Thing influences among several others. And you're clearly a John Carpenter fan!
I only voted for what I've completed/played extensively from that list:
5 Helldivers 2 (most online fun with friends since daily Warzone during the pandemic lockdowns)
4 Astro Bot (really a 5 too, took me back to the glory days of platforming).
3 Still Wakes the Deep (The Thing fans rejoice!)
I have enjoyed many other cracking games this year on PC, Quest 3 and Xbox plus an utterly insane backlog means I'm hoping for a relatively quiet 2025 release schedule but I doubt that'll happen!
People are entitled to their opinions but many ND titles are seminal video games in the history of the medium. I'm curious and excited for this next adventure.
I'm still excited for GTA 6 (single player story only). Online is once again of no interest with my current backlog. If Rockstar have retained the writers of recent entries then there is no reason to doubt a continuation of fabulous social and political satire that pokes fun at everyone without offending....too much. It's going to be a massive hit no matter how people feel about it at the end of the day. I just hope the mechanics have been given an overhaul and there are graphics/fps options on console. Might be a PS6 game for me.
@Medic_alert excellent point. People always forget to mention the lag! I'm in NYC with decent 700mbps internet but the lag.... This is why I'm still not sold on cloud gaming or streaming technology used in the likes of Flight Simulator 24. It's decent but still not as crisp as that which is running off your local SSD/console or PC.
Reader voted huh. I guess folks forgot about another sequel that was an improvement on the original in every way - Destruction Derby 2! Otherwise, a great list for an amazing generation!
I'm going to to preface this comment by saying that a 'Gamer' is not merely someone that plays games but also someone who is interested in video gaming in general therefore someone who might watch gaming related content, read gaming related content or even purchase a book called 'A Perfect Organism - An Alien Isolation companion' like this nerd/enthusiast did! Also keep in mind that not everyone can afford to buy all the games they want to play or might want to get a' feel' for a game through another person's experience before committing to a purchase.
I like a high quality TV drama or film like anyone else but I'd certainly say as a passionate gamer, I'd rather watch/listen to another passionate gamer talk about our mutual interest in the form of an video essay/critique rather than the mindless and/or mediocre TV being consumed en masse nowadays.
Some years ago I would have said I was firmly in the camp playing more than watching but as a big fan of gaming since the 80's with limited time for either, I've found myself enjoying some extremely well articulated critiques, way beyond the simplistic stuff you get in regular gaming journalism. I do however appreciate Push Square/PureXbox for their quickfire informative articles!
Edit: go to YouTubers - Chris Davis, Noah Calwell-Gervais, Whitelight.
Even in my tiny village of 100 we were all gamers in the 90's. I was still enjoying my Sega Megadrive when my friend across the road got a PS1 with Battle Arena Toshinden and Ridge Racer. I managed to persuade my parents I needed this new entry from Sony for Christmas a year or two later. My favourite games were Resident Evil 1+2, Tomb Raider, Die Hard Trilogy, Destruction Derby 2, Tekken 2, Wipeout 2097 and FIFA 97 (indoor football, unlimited fouls and invisible walls). Another friend just had to be different and got the Saturn but that meant Sega Rally, Virtua Fighter 2, Panzer Dragoon, Nights into Dreams etc. We had the best of both worlds on our quiet country lane. Then came Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast...I honestly think these were the most exciting times of my gaming life. I now have almost every platform and a backlog of excellent games but the joy of anticipation, patience and limited Internet (not to mention no money) made for a really magical time.
Who makes these decisions? What does the standard PS5 startup do for Sony in the privacy of our homes exactly? Nostalgia is a powerful thing and I'd be grateful to keep the PS1 jingle.
I'm just finishing this up on Steam with my wife. My GOTY so far but it's certainly not for everyone. Picture Resident Evil 1 (including actual PS1 era visual segments) but with much more varied/cryptic puzzles and no zombies. You have to buy in to a lot of the weird back story but it's worthwhile and unlike most other games out there.
Aliens Dark Descent is popping up everywhere, first Gamepass and now PS plus. It's an essential for Alien saga fans in my opinion. I'm not an RTS gamer ordinarily but I made an exception here and the accessibility/difficulty options are excellent. The story is very decent, aesthetic and sound design excellent and moment to moment gameplay very tense and engaging. Definitely worth a try if you're an Alien geek like me!
I'm really looking forward to this. Between Alien Isolation all those years ago and the recent and fantastic Aliens Dark Descent, we're finally being rather treated as Alien saga fans.
Too many folks biting a teenage troll comment. Let's keep the focus on our collective excitement! I'm hoping the soundtrack will sound like John Williams composed it himself and I'm also hopeful that the transition between countries will include that classic map and plane trail just like the films.
I personally think recent/current technologies such as social media and AI (deep fakes etc) have completely regressed civil society. The ratio of considerate, informed and generally decent folks is at an all time low. We should do something to protect children but adults are equally compromised. Who knows what the answer is? A phone ban in schools would be a good start. (I work in an NYC school).
This generation I got a PS5. Then I got my wife a Switch when her dad died (Animal Crossing is a pretty decent grief counselor). Then I got a Series X for Flight Simulator. Then I built a PC for the first time in 15 years. Then I took the plunge and got the Quest 3 (and am totally enamored with VR).
@NeonPizza I didn't mention it here but I had both PSVR 1 and 2 for two week trials from Sony when they released. I enjoyed my time with both but ultimately felt the cost too high for the relatively small amount of games at launch and the PSVR 2 lens issue/sweet spot config was concerning. I can't remember why I jumped on the Quest 3 last winter but I've never looked back. The support its getting is wonderful and it coincided with me building my first new gaming PC for 15 years. I have a question, how does Resident Evil 4 compare between PSVR 2 and Quest 3? I know they're different builds. I haven't seen any comparisons on YouTube.
@NeonPizza I got the Kiwi comfort head strap weeks after getting the Quest 3 and never looked back, I can't imagine sticking with the simply awful included strap. I have a regular USB c backup battery but rarely use it as 60-90 minutes in VR is my average length session. I occasionally use it for streaming downloaded films from my PC and playing Steam/Epic/Xbox games on a 'cinema size screen'. I recently discovered free live court side NBA streams and there is just so much interesting content like documentaries and live music. My one regret is getting a 128GB model.
@DennisReynolds I would have believed that previously but just look at where technology is heading, it's always making strides forward and with all the toxicity and complaining this generation, you'd think that's the minimum manufacturers and developers would aim for. I guess we'll find out in a few years...
As a big fan of the Metro series I'm very happy to hear the VR game is getting a good reception. VR is really taking off for me personally and as a gamer since the late 80's I think it has finally become an essential platform for gaming enthusiasts. It took me until late 2023 (Quest 3/PCVR) to take the plunge but between Microsoft Flight Simulator, Half Life Alyx, Asgards Wrath 2, Batman Arkham Shadow, Lone Echo, Assassin's Creed Nexus and many other incredibly immersive and unique experiences, I spend more time in VR than on console at this point. The Moss games for platforming, Thrill of the Fight for exercise and heck even Walkabout Mini Golf are great examples of the immersion the medium can provide. We've still got Behemoth and (please be good) Alien Rogue Incursion to come this year. My console backlog is also growing. What a time to be a gamer.
This generation is such a transitional mess. Next gen, everything should run at 60fps or higher and AI upscaling technology should do away with all these ridiculous settings based on your platform of choice, TV, monitor etc
@carlos82 It sure was demanding. I had to settle for mid range settings with my 3070 on a 1440p monitor but it still looked amazing for the most part. I can run Robocop on max settings however so you just never know with PC gaming. Unless you have a high end rig of course!
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Re: Poll: Are You Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
If only games like this released 15-20 years ago when backlogs weren't really a thing and I had time like when I was at school/university!
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
@nessisonett I can attest that Indiana Jones is an excellent choice. It's the first game I've paid full price for in years.
Re: Open World Cult Classic Sleeping Dogs Could Be Heading to the Big Screen
Loved the game but a film? It'll likely be yet another forgettable video game adaptation. It could make a decent TV series in the right hands but I doubt that will happen. I'd rather watch The Infernal Affairs films again.
Re: Former Rockstar Animator Doubtful GTA 6 Will Run at 60fps on PS5
@themightyant I think more and more folks are realizing that 60fps is a game changer - quite literally on console. I'm sure many will indeed tolerate 30fps for GTA VI but some will also play the waiting game, hopefully not in vain!
Re: Former Rockstar Animator Doubtful GTA 6 Will Run at 60fps on PS5
I just started a second playthrough of GTA V (first time since 2013 on Xbox 360), this time on PC. It holds up so well after all these years, especially with the graphical gloss and high frame rate - I'm getting over 100 for the most part. Story, voice acting, general inversion - everything is still top class. As I don't play online I'll happily wait for GTA VI to be 60fps minimum on either console or PC. Rockstar is a big time developer and they really need to give us graphical options to hit these targets early into release. It's 2025!
Re: Rumour: God of War Will Tackle Egyptian Mythology in Next Game
Following in the footsteps of Asgards Wrath 1 and 2. Bring it on. Ancient Egypt is a fantastic setting.
Re: EA Stock Price Plummets After Dragon Age: The Veilguard, FC 25 Disappointments
I'm sure College Football sales numbers prevented things from being any worse.
Re EAFC, I've switched to the fantastic Football Life 25 on PC until EA gets a decent competitor on console. (Come on 2K!).
Re: Sony Cancels Bluepoint, Bend Studio PS5 Games, One Being a Live-Service God of War Title
@Ravix I honestly have no idea how anyone can consider themselves a Sony or Microsoft fan. I like having the consoles and enjoy my gaming but these are just big profit hungry corporations at the end of the day. They seldom make decisions for the benefit of their employees or even their target audience. Maybe their market research is just inept. Fortnite and Warzone have a lot to answer for though, their success resonates across the industry.
Re: Video Game Industry 'Doesn't Want a Game Pass', Says Market Analyst
Multiplayer being tied to console subscriptions is truly bogus.
Re: The Brilliant Hitman: World of Assassination Reaches an Incredible 75 Million Players
I still haven't started the third game - the first two were excellent however and just what stealthy espionage fans needed when Splinter Cell dried up. I'm really excited to see what this dev does with the Bond license.
Re: Unsurprisingly, GTA 6 Projected to Make a Staggering Amount of Money
I'm excited for the same reasons as other entries - the unparalleled sense of place. The soundtrack in particular is so immersive in GTA games. Having been forced to live in Florida for eight years also makes it enticing to me as that state does manage to encompass everything about America for better and far far worse. Not interested in online at all. I think to be properly invested in that part of the game, you'll leave little time for anything else and my backlog of quality single player games is at an all time high.
Re: Alien: Rogue Incursion (PSVR2) - A Solid First VR Venture into an Iconic Sci-Fi World
As a huge Alien saga fan this is a huge disappointment. Sounds like the dev got the aesthetics spot on but everything else is Colonial Marines. Rubbish Aliens = a rubbish Aliens game. Predictable AI and spawning creates no sense of fear or caution but irritation instead. It's a common theme in reviews. I don't care about things that can get patched/fixed, bad game design choices can't be fixed as easily. After the brilliant Isolation and Dark Descent, I was really excited for this too. I hope the developer listens to feedback and can make part 2 better.
Re: Industry Analyst Argues Either Sony or Microsoft Will Need to Exit the Console Market
Let's get a new Sega console Kickstarter up and running, who's with me?
Re: More Than 6,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Monstrous PS Store Sale
@Dman10 Sony are on their way to having a virtual monopoly in the high end console space. I don't expect their sale discounts to ever come close to the likes of Steam which I've nicknamed 'the game/backlog collection simulator'. That's just one of many reasons why monopolies are bad.
Re: Intergalactic PS5's Toxic Detractors Peddling Patently Fake 'Leaked' Story Details
People will argue that there were always hateful, ignorant, dimwits in this world and social media/tech has merely amplified and distributed their voices to the masses but I'd argue social media/tech has also created a lot more people like this. Narcissistic, inconsiderate cretins. It's why I tune out the news and don't go near social media in my (hopefully) middle years. Makes for a happier life, trust me!
Re: Alien: Rogue Incursion Looks Dark and Intense in PSVR2 Gameplay Demonstration
As a huge Alien saga fan, I'm really hoping this is well received. I might wait for a Steam discount for the PCVR version based on the campaign length however. Metro already went on sale. Looking forward to playing that too.
My one concern is Aliens Rogue Incursion looks a little too arcadey with the beasts getting right up close then acid blood exploding on you but hey no worries, you'll shake both off! This makes it less realistic and scary (for this universe). Looks fun otherwise.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Deserved Astro Bot's Game of the Year Award, Says Game Science CEO
Ha. I've played Indiana Jones and Astro Bot among many other great games this year. Lorelai and the Laser Eyes is easily my game of the year. I doubt their developer is sulking and neither am I. These folks need to chill out.
Re: Random: PS5, PS4 Shovelware Isn't Even Trying to Hide Its Plagiarism Anymore
One thing a forest ranger would never do is feed wildlife! What a nonsense 'simulator'.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 559
@Steelhead I'm not a roguelite or soulsborne type of player either. The grind with multiple deaths just isn't for me but wow is Hades worth it! It's not converted me to these genres but I'll buy the sequel eventually, even if I don't finish the first one! Fabulous voice acting and near perfect mechanics and upgrades etc. It's so good the recent Turtles game completely ripped it off in every way - making it also an awesome game plus it has co-op!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 559
No PS5 or Series X access while my wife uses our PC to finish Lorelei and the Laser Eyes with the TV they're all hooked up to (yes it's a flawed setup I suppose!)
I'll keep playing through Resident Evil 4 on Quest 3. Happy gaming everyone!
Re: Talking Point: What Was the Best Game Announcement at The Game Awards 2024?
A pretty damn good list but not great for an is backlogged gamers
1 Witcher 4
2 Intergalactic
3 Spilt Fiction
4 Project Robot
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Year 2024
@PorkChopExpress glad to see more appreciation for Still Wakes the Deep which had obvious The Thing influences among several others. And you're clearly a John Carpenter fan!
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Year 2024
I only voted for what I've completed/played extensively from that list:
5 Helldivers 2 (most online fun with friends since daily Warzone during the pandemic lockdowns)
4 Astro Bot (really a 5 too, took me back to the glory days of platforming).
3 Still Wakes the Deep (The Thing fans rejoice!)
I have enjoyed many other cracking games this year on PC, Quest 3 and Xbox plus an utterly insane backlog means I'm hoping for a relatively quiet 2025 release schedule but I doubt that'll happen!
Re: Intergalactic PS5 Is Naughty Dog's Wildest, Most Creative Story Yet
People are entitled to their opinions but many ND titles are seminal video games in the history of the medium. I'm curious and excited for this next adventure.
Re: Random: Impatience for GTA 6 Reaches New Heights with Grand Taking Ages on PS Store
I'm still excited for GTA 6 (single player story only). Online is once again of no interest with my current backlog. If Rockstar have retained the writers of recent entries then there is no reason to doubt a continuation of fabulous social and political satire that pokes fun at everyone without offending....too much. It's going to be a massive hit no matter how people feel about it at the end of the day. I just hope the mechanics have been given an overhaul and there are graphics/fps options on console. Might be a PS6 game for me.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss Thinks the Days of Consoles Are Numbered
@Medic_alert excellent point. People always forget to mention the lag! I'm in NYC with decent 700mbps internet but the lag.... This is why I'm still not sold on cloud gaming or streaming technology used in the likes of Flight Simulator 24. It's decent but still not as crisp as that which is running off your local SSD/console or PC.
Re: Best PS1 Games
Reader voted huh. I guess folks forgot about another sequel that was an improvement on the original in every way - Destruction Derby 2! Otherwise, a great list for an amazing generation!
Re: Gamers Are Reportedly More Interested in Watching Games Than Actually Playing Them
I'm going to to preface this comment by saying that a 'Gamer' is not merely someone that plays games but also someone who is interested in video gaming in general therefore someone who might watch gaming related content, read gaming related content or even purchase a book called 'A Perfect Organism - An Alien Isolation companion' like this nerd/enthusiast did! Also keep in mind that not everyone can afford to buy all the games they want to play or might want to get a' feel' for a game through another person's experience before committing to a purchase.
I like a high quality TV drama or film like anyone else but I'd certainly say as a passionate gamer, I'd rather watch/listen to another passionate gamer talk about our mutual interest in the form of an video essay/critique rather than the mindless and/or mediocre TV being consumed en masse nowadays.
Some years ago I would have said I was firmly in the camp playing more than watching but as a big fan of gaming since the 80's with limited time for either, I've found myself enjoying some extremely well articulated critiques, way beyond the simplistic stuff you get in regular gaming journalism. I do however appreciate Push Square/PureXbox for their quickfire informative articles!
Edit: go to YouTubers - Chris Davis, Noah Calwell-Gervais, Whitelight.
Re: Feature: John's PS1 Memories
Even in my tiny village of 100 we were all gamers in the 90's. I was still enjoying my Sega Megadrive when my friend across the road got a PS1 with Battle Arena Toshinden and Ridge Racer. I managed to persuade my parents I needed this new entry from Sony for Christmas a year or two later. My favourite games were Resident Evil 1+2, Tomb Raider, Die Hard Trilogy, Destruction Derby 2, Tekken 2, Wipeout 2097 and FIFA 97 (indoor football, unlimited fouls and invisible walls). Another friend just had to be different and got the Saturn but that meant Sega Rally, Virtua Fighter 2, Panzer Dragoon, Nights into Dreams etc. We had the best of both worlds on our quiet country lane. Then came Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast...I honestly think these were the most exciting times of my gaming life. I now have almost every platform and a backlog of excellent games but the joy of anticipation, patience and limited Internet (not to mention no money) made for a really magical time.
Re: Sony Brings Back Iconic PS1 Startup Screen on PS5, But Only for a Limited Time
@vyseofhr good shout. I liked the og 2001 Xbox too.
Re: Sony Brings Back Iconic PS1 Startup Screen on PS5, But Only for a Limited Time
Who makes these decisions? What does the standard PS5 startup do for Sony in the privacy of our homes exactly? Nostalgia is a powerful thing and I'd be grateful to keep the PS1 jingle.
Re: Mini Review: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (PS5) - Bring a Notebook for This Dense, Compelling Puzzler
I'm just finishing this up on Steam with my wife. My GOTY so far but it's certainly not for everyone. Picture Resident Evil 1 (including actual PS1 era visual segments) but with much more varied/cryptic puzzles and no zombies. You have to buy in to a lot of the weird back story but it's worthwhile and unlike most other games out there.
Re: Site News: Write to Us About Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024
My GOTY is Lorelei and the Laser Eyes which releases on PS5 this week I think. Astro Bot will be my holiday backlog title so it still has a shot too.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 557
I'm playing through Lorelei and the Laser Eyes with my wife this weekend - it might be my GOTY so far (haven't started Astrobot yet).
I'm also finishing up Killer Frequency on Quest 3. What a great idea this game was and it's perfect for VR.
Re: Fans Frustrated with Avatar's Disappointing PS5 Pro Patch
@TurboTom it looks and plays great in 40fps mode.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024 Announced
Aliens Dark Descent is popping up everywhere, first Gamepass and now PS plus. It's an essential for Alien saga fans in my opinion. I'm not an RTS gamer ordinarily but I made an exception here and the accessibility/difficulty options are excellent. The story is very decent, aesthetic and sound design excellent and moment to moment gameplay very tense and engaging. Definitely worth a try if you're an Alien geek like me!
Re: Remedy Offers Control 2 Insight, AAA Action RPG on €50 Million Budget
I love this combined universe, I love Remedy's unique storytelling/narrative style. Take my money.
Re: PSVR2 Horror Alien: Rogue Incursion Goes Gold, Reveals New Trailer
I'm really looking forward to this. Between Alien Isolation all those years ago and the recent and fantastic Aliens Dark Descent, we're finally being rather treated as Alien saga fans.
Re: Indiana Jones Looks Like an Adventure Worth Waiting for on PS5
Too many folks biting a teenage troll comment. Let's keep the focus on our collective excitement! I'm hoping the soundtrack will sound like John Williams composed it himself and I'm also hopeful that the transition between countries will include that classic map and plane trail just like the films.
Re: Australia's Planned Social Media Ban to Include PSN
I personally think recent/current technologies such as social media and AI (deep fakes etc) have completely regressed civil society. The ratio of considerate, informed and generally decent folks is at an all time low. We should do something to protect children but adults are equally compromised. Who knows what the answer is? A phone ban in schools would be a good start. (I work in an NYC school).
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS5 Pro?
Last generation I had a PS4.
This generation I got a PS5. Then I got my wife a Switch when her dad died (Animal Crossing is a pretty decent grief counselor). Then I got a Series X for Flight Simulator. Then I built a PC for the first time in 15 years. Then I took the plunge and got the Quest 3 (and am totally enamored with VR).
If I get a PS5 Pro, my wife WILL kill me.
Re: Metro Awakening (PSVR2) - One of the Most Immersive VR Games Ever
@NeonPizza I didn't mention it here but I had both PSVR 1 and 2 for two week trials from Sony when they released. I enjoyed my time with both but ultimately felt the cost too high for the relatively small amount of games at launch and the PSVR 2 lens issue/sweet spot config was concerning. I can't remember why I jumped on the Quest 3 last winter but I've never looked back. The support its getting is wonderful and it coincided with me building my first new gaming PC for 15 years. I have a question, how does Resident Evil 4 compare between PSVR 2 and Quest 3? I know they're different builds. I haven't seen any comparisons on YouTube.
Re: Metro Awakening (PSVR2) - One of the Most Immersive VR Games Ever
@NeonPizza I got the Kiwi comfort head strap weeks after getting the Quest 3 and never looked back, I can't imagine sticking with the simply awful included strap. I have a regular USB c backup battery but rarely use it as 60-90 minutes in VR is my average length session. I occasionally use it for streaming downloaded films from my PC and playing Steam/Epic/Xbox games on a 'cinema size screen'. I recently discovered free live court side NBA streams and there is just so much interesting content like documentaries and live music. My one regret is getting a 128GB model.
Re: Empire of the Ants' Creepy-Crawlies Will Move at 60fps on PS5 Pro
@DennisReynolds you are likely right but I hope you're wrong! 😁
Re: Empire of the Ants' Creepy-Crawlies Will Move at 60fps on PS5 Pro
@DennisReynolds I would have believed that previously but just look at where technology is heading, it's always making strides forward and with all the toxicity and complaining this generation, you'd think that's the minimum manufacturers and developers would aim for. I guess we'll find out in a few years...
Re: Metro Awakening (PSVR2) - One of the Most Immersive VR Games Ever
As a big fan of the Metro series I'm very happy to hear the VR game is getting a good reception. VR is really taking off for me personally and as a gamer since the late 80's I think it has finally become an essential platform for gaming enthusiasts. It took me until late 2023 (Quest 3/PCVR) to take the plunge but between Microsoft Flight Simulator, Half Life Alyx, Asgards Wrath 2, Batman Arkham Shadow, Lone Echo, Assassin's Creed Nexus and many other incredibly immersive and unique experiences, I spend more time in VR than on console at this point. The Moss games for platforming, Thrill of the Fight for exercise and heck even Walkabout Mini Golf are great examples of the immersion the medium can provide. We've still got Behemoth and (please be good) Alien Rogue Incursion to come this year. My console backlog is also growing. What a time to be a gamer.
Re: Empire of the Ants' Creepy-Crawlies Will Move at 60fps on PS5 Pro
This generation is such a transitional mess. Next gen, everything should run at 60fps or higher and AI upscaling technology should do away with all these ridiculous settings based on your platform of choice, TV, monitor etc
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Is an Absolutely Insane Upgrade
@nessisonett I concur. The PS4 version running on PS5 with backward compatibility looks almost as good as Forbidden West in my humble opinion.
Re: PS5 Pro Adds Ray Tracing to Alan Wake 2 in Big Tech Improvement
@carlos82 It sure was demanding. I had to settle for mid range settings with my 3070 on a 1440p monitor but it still looked amazing for the most part. I can run Robocop on max settings however so you just never know with PC gaming. Unless you have a high end rig of course!
Re: The Maker of It Takes Two Has Teased Its Next Game, and Its Name Possibly Just Leaked
I credit this studio with getting my wife into co-op gaming. I'm in their debt!