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@Shepherd_Tallon As I understand it which features they implement or how many is up to the devs. It's just required that at least some are implemented to get the "Pro Enhanced" stamp.

It's a bit sad that Sony and others have to make mandates to get devs to take advantage of new hardware. But at least it means we should get a better experience.

@DaniPooo I agree. Theres no way SE wont re-release all 3. I just wish it wouldnt be so long of a wait for part 3

@GamingFan4Lyf Right there with you. Parents dont screen what their kids watch/play and just buy whatever they ask for. Or the kids buy it themselves and the parents say nothing. Makes the whole rating system almost pointless.

@GamingFan4Lyf I would agree except GTA 5 exists. Clearly age ratings dont restrict the way they used.

Just arrived in Costa Del Sol in Rebirth and I need to start Season 3 of Foamstars but atm I'm at work with my PS Vita playing Sly Cooper 4

Game on!!

@DaniPooo oh definitely. But so far I can only think of 1 or 2 games like Robocop that run even close to 60fps on console using UE5. And with what Part 3 would entail I doubt that would be a stable 60.

I think of it like how Rocksteady made Arkham Knight on UE3 look better than even some games today, by sticking with what they knew and modifying it to suit their needs.

I was hoping dev on part 3 would be even quicker (2026) but I guess its is gonna be a big finale.

@Bentleyma I actually hope not cause UE5 is very heavy performance-wise. Yea it would be a nice visual upgrade but if we thought performance mode looked ugly now on UE4...

@8bit4Life @Belmont So far at least, the mini games havent gotten on my nerves. It's funny that this is what so many complained XVI was lacking.

@UltimateOtaku91 I was thinking the same but everyone who plays it loves it. I've held off on it purely due to time (spent 128hrs almost platinuming Octopath 2 and put 44 hrs into Foamstars) then I started Rebirth. But I think Unicron will be my turnbased game for the summer months.

@UltimateOtaku91 Fair point. I did buy GBF Relink at launch and opted to wait till last week to buy Rebirth. So many other might have too.

And I agree, other big titles like Dead Space Remake would love to have 2 Million on one platform. SF6 comes to mind and none of these great games are considered to be doing poorly. I
still need to try Unicron Overlord demo 🤔

With the way people online talk about I was expecting it to sell more than XVI did at launch. Granted I didnt buy it untill a week ago.

I wonder how many copies have been sold but not played yet. I know people who have bought the game and not even installed it yet so its possible.

Sad to see as the game is fun and music is great.

@mariomaster96 Same, it was like a Cooler looking alternative to FF15 at that time. Not XVI DLC is gonna drop before even get a firm release date for it. At this point I couldnt care less. They will have market the hell out of it to change that.

"Saber Interactive itself is planning on launching Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 at $70, but Karch says this is being done to avoid concerns of a lower price point indicating it's a worse game"

Do as I say, not as I do. 😐
Credibility instantly lost sir.

@BAMozzy TBF MTX would not put me off of Horizon if it like DD2 where it's not NECESSARY to buy the extras.

I just meant that the 3 yrs of Early Access (while clearly helping the game to be just what the audience wanted from it) isnt something that most other studios or games could get away with. Monterey Hunter maybe but not a game like Uncharted for example.

@BAMozzy @AverageGamer I agree with that. But (im open to correction in this) being in Early Access for 3 yrs is kinda similar to being a live service. Making money while the game evolves from player feedback. It's not a model most studios could successfully follow.

It seems it's not so much that Larian were "smarter" than others but that just had the right circumstances at the right time 🤷🏾‍♂️

This weekend will be full on FF7 Rebirth action, with a little Foamstars sprinkled in. I can't wait to finish work today 😁

Have a good one folks!

@Dodoo Same here, the smooth combat tips the scales for me over bettert visuals in Rebirth.

60fps should be the target and well optimized. I have yet to play ANYTHING on PS5 in 30fps. I tried the 30 fps mode in the Stellar Blade demo and it was like bullet time it was so slow.

UE5 hasnt turned out to be quite as easy to use as advertised, and good performance takes alot of optimization based on the few games out that use it. Development might be going slower than expected.

@UltimateOtaku91 Yeah the que tines were too long. They've improved it since with a patch but depending on the time of day you still might be waiting upwards of 3 mins for a match sometimes🙁

Didnt know about the Skill gems, that will be interesting. I'll be looking forward to trying Chole out as I missed her in the Happy FriYay event before.

Welp I've given up in the Octopath Traveler 2 platinum... for now..... ( secret boss wiped the floor with me) so been playing through the "Story" mission in Foamstars

Tried the Stellar Blade demo it's pretty good.

Hoping to dive into FF7 Rebirth on Monday

Have a great weekend people!

@Mikey856 @thefourfoldroot1 the Trophy display room was promised way back in Playstation Home but sadly it never came to pass 😔

Sounds like the Active Time Lore function in FF XVI but on your phone. This could really great if implemented well and frequently... IF

@Toot1st I was referring to Xbox specifically. Consoles arent dying, this debate get regurgitated every generation.

@slips666 yeah the OT1 boss on the island with the large Gates. I've littery done everything else in the game including the ending Epilogue. I feel like one day I will beat him but the frustration of trying after 126hrs was too great. Had to step away.

At this point... ok.

@slips666 The secret boss is just too tough. And to beat him I would have needed to focus on building 2 characters from early game who I frankly just didnt like playing as so they are my sone of my weakest. 🤷🏾‍♂️

But the Epilogue was so good I might revisit the fight later on, it's just that one trophy that I need.

If THIS is why the Spiderman 2 Multiplayer game was canceled Marvel done goofed!

Will definitely be revisiting Star Ocean 2 now. Gave up on platinuming Octopath 2 😪

This sounds like a really good idea. If the devs wont do it the players can. I would love to have this right now as I'm trying to platinum Octopath Traveler 2 and have to keep Googling different item locations every 3-4 mins.

The beginning of the end. Cant say I didnt see it coming 🤷🏾‍♂️

No new games for me at the moment. Almost have the platinum for Octopath Traveler 2 then its Star Ocean 2 time. Still playing Foamstars as well.

Enjoy the weekend folks!

Wow, I was thinking May for this but April 18 is surprising. I wont be finished with other games by then but I'll still buy the DLC down the line. 10 more hours of XVI cannot be passed up!

@GKT well done old boy! 😂

@awp69 Nice!! That sounds great, I just need to carve out the time to properly play the demo. I do think I'll buy the game eventually this year, its just when.

@awp69 I have the demo installed but I havent had the time to delve into it given its 8hrs.

I REALLY want to though. The "passive" battles gave me pause. What is it like not controlling a squad directly in those battles?

I'm only 2 trophies away from platinuming Octopath Traveler 2!
When that's finally finished I may dip back into Granblue Fantasy Relink or Push through a finish my 1st run of Star Ocean 2 Remake which I paused near the end. I might pick up Rebirth soon but wont play it right away.

Ah yes, and I'm still playing and enjoying Foamstars!

Happy Weekend!

How does Aspyer keep getting Star Wars contracts when the games turn out like this? 1st they botched the Kotor 2 Remaster on Switch, never launched that dlc. Then fumbled the KOTOR Remake on PS5 and now here we are again.

I SAID.. may the Sapphire Star guide your way!

I vowed to platinum Octopath Traveler 2 by the end of March so I'm working on that. Not sure I'll play much more of Granblue Fantasy Relink now that I reached level 100 with my main. Theres more upgrading to do but I'm not really seeing the point beyond bigger damage numbers. And the new season of Foamstars just started so I'm playing that.

I'll also be watching the Android saga of DBZ with the wife in honor of Akira Toriyama.

Game on!

This is definitely on my "play this year" list but not right now. Not enough time and too many other games I nee to finish.

2024 SUCKS. This a great loss 😔

@Sakai Same! Cheers!😀

@Sakai Very true, neither of us know anything for certain.

My line of reasoning was that SE would make their forecast based on how many copies they THINK they will sell and not how many the NEED to sell to break even ect. For example based on Remake sales they expect to sell X but to make a profit they need to sell Y.

But obviously i dont know for sure.

@Sakai I dont look at it that way as the Exclusivity money isnt part of the sales forecast, but ok 🤷🏾‍♂️

@Sakai Pretty sure the money Sony paid for the exclusivity makes up for some of the "lost sales."