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@LiamCroft Ah, I see. That would be quite a novel reveal actually, especially if they play it coy in THH as to whether there's any relation, only to title (or subtitle) the sequel 'Savage Starlight". A sort of 'PT moment' +1.

I can already see the "always was" meme with the one astronaut about to execute the other.

After the announcement, I sort of felt Intergalactic might be Savage Starlight in all but name. It's clearly a concept that's been playing on Druckman's mind for a while, so it may very well be the same seed, which we saw planted in TLOU, that grew to become Intergalactic - even if they don't share a name.

I really enjoy this running trend of future ND properties being teased in older games, just as TLOU was in Uncharted 3.

By the way Liam, what did you mean by "Could there be a turn and Savage Starlight is the sequel?" i didn't quite follow that.

I know it's been a quiet month, but No.1 is No.1. I really didn't expect it to do that well. Just goes to show how important a strategic release date is. Congrats to Rebellion!

Genuinely so happy about this announcement. When Syndicate got a patch I had hoped it was the start of a new wave (Origins, Odyssey and Far Cry 5 had been obvious picks).

I know this isn't many people's favourite Far Cry, but I've been holding off starting it in the hopes of a patch and am looking forward to finally checking it out. The setting and vibe really appeals to me.

No I just wonder if there's hope they might continue the trend, so that we might see a 60fps patch for Unity, Primal, FC3, Rogue etc.

I love Egyptian mythology and am excited for this, but I was really hoping they'd consider Celtic folklore for the next world. I knew the chances were slim, though.

Either way, I hope they take their time to get it right. I'm fine with it being in the hands of a smaller team within Santa Monica for now and letting the main production focus be on new IP.

Part of what made 2018 so exciting was that it felt like a re-invention after a long pause. In reality it was only five years, but I think time moves quicker now we're in the twenties, so I'm happy to wait for PS6 for this (providing we get that rumoured 'new IP' in the interim).

Been checking over the past few weeks for updates on this seeing as they missed their 2024 deadline without much of an update, so very pleased to see this today.

It really is exactly my kind of game (PS2 era God of War-like with a Pirate setting, based on an Errol-Flynn-adapted novel - there aren't many of them).

Now I'm just hoping there's a UK retailer offering physical pre-orders.

This has probably been the No.1 game that I've wanted Sony to release (from their first/second party catalogue), so I'm really thrilled it's finally arrived - and with a platinum.

I never played the original on PS1, only the demo that came with a magazine - many, many times. When the PS4 remake was released, it was like a dream come true. I had so much fun and was really glad they kept the gameplay true to the original (even if the wonky platforming really tested my patience in the swamp level - that, I wouldn't have minded them fixing).

While I'd love a remake for this game as well, realistically, I think this is the best we can expect - and I'll take it gladly.

Now, Sony, it's time to give us some more of your lesser known gems, like Disruptor, Downhill Domination and Crash Bash.

Every time I see a PS+ Premium article announcing new games, I wonder if I should have kept my subscription.

Fortunately, these articles always come along a couple of days later to remind me I made the right decision.

@DonJorginho These projects were almost certainly started under Ryan's tenure.

Genuinely stunned. I would have never guessed that's what Bluepoint was working on.

Is this Sony maybe turning heel on their live service initiative somewhat? While I think it's worth pursuing as a business avenue, i really hope these studios can now focus on projects closer to their roots - I'd much rather live service titles be developed by studios which already specialise in them.

This generation is starting to feel like a lot of fumbled bags from Sony. It's a shame but it seems like some big gambles and poor decision making (which, without attributing too much blame, feels like it stemmed largely from the Jim Ryan era) might mean a very quiet generation for some of their most exciting developers.

Why would they limit their demo? Are they stupid?

Euggh, crappy AI voice. I know thematically it makes sense, but I'd rather have a person reading those lines than a machine.

(You can tell in the trailer where it tries to say "where the world's resources have been exhausted")

@JustinTimberlake Errr...that's the point of the quiz - to test how much you know. If you're looking up the answers for each question then what's the point?

I answered them all around a minute because I absolutely adore Uncharted and know a lot about it, but it's a unique case for me. Any other quiz on this site has had some tongue-chewing time in for sure.

@Balaam_ Uncharted 2 and 3 required only the bare minimum of time spent for their multiplayer trophies in order to obtain the platinum, made all the better by the fact that they had some of the best multiplayer on PS3. If you're talking about the DLC trophies - sure, they took some dedication.

The Last of Us was the only game they've made where the platinum required some real level of commitment to the multiplayer portion, made worse by the fact that you could potentially 'fail' and have to restart after hours of gameplay.

Loved this quiz. Easiest 15/15 I've ever achieved. This is my favourite series.

EDIT: Not on the leaderboard

The most positive thing I've heard coming from Kanye in a long time. If he needs a couple of years chilling and playing games to come back down to Earth, I hope he takes it.

No Pacific Drive?

I'm even more excited for Mafia than I am GTA VI. Both will be great, but the setting potential of early 20th century Sicily is enormous for me.

As far as I'm concerned this makes the Portal it way more valuable. Now, as long as you're a Premium member, you can actually take your Portal away with you and play a ton of games without having to worry about your connection to your PS5. Only decent wifi should be needed.

I used to love this feature when PS Now was on the Vita. It worked really well for me too.

Uncharted 4 was robbed. I think in hindsight people look at it more fondly than Overwatch.

Those are not lifetime sales figures for Ratchet and Returnal. Ratchet sold 1.1 million by July 2021. That's in its first month. It will have likely far surpassed this number as PS5 adoption grew and since it was released on PC.

The Returnal sales figure mentioned is also from that same month. Both are almost three and a half years old.

Actions speak louder than words. If Sony wants to demonstrate that now is the best time to buy a PS5, they have to show off an impressive slate of upcoming software.

I don't entirely mind the more peace-meal approach they've taken to announcing their games, but it doesn't scream 'Big things around the corner' in the same way their large, announcement-stuffed showcases of the PS4 era did.

@LazyLombax It's on Xbox dawg.

And so the tragedy of Concord is complete. Maybe one day someone will get some private servers going for the small number of us who still have a copy.

@Czar_Khastik i completely understand your rationale, I think I share it.

It probably helps that I have very little interest in the Pro's feature set (and haven't even upgraded to 4K yet).

I'll be playing Resident Evil 2 remake (first time, half way through) and I might dip into Ghost ot Tsushima's Iki Island expansion (I platinumed the game in 2021 and have an opportunity to do the dlc before my PS+ Extra expires in November).

It sucks, but If it didn't sell it needs to go. Ubisoft are in a difficult position at the moment. They need to cut the fat and focus on their big sellers. It's the reality of business.

I really want to be excited about Amy Hennig's upcoming Cap X Black Panther game (She's my favourite game director), but I'm so fatigued on Marvel I couldn't even bring myself to choose it in my top three.

Death Stranding 2 is an easy no.1. It looks fascinating for all the reasons that aforementioned game looks boring.

And, in fear of sounding very basic, I think Ghost of Yotei and GTA VI have to round out my picks. They're guaranteed good times.

EDIT: Scratch GTA VI. I just spotted Mafia: The Old Country, which will likely be a lesser game, but has what I find to be a far more interesting setting. I'm also just excited to see how they can step up the Mafia formula - they've had a while to cook (and those Mafia games just have a mood).

Looks like the video has been made private.

Aaaaand it's gone.

I can't help but wonder if the overwhelmingly positive reaction to Elca Gaming's open-world Avatar fan game (made in Media Molecule's Dreams) might have had an impact on this decision.

For a time their's was the poster-child for Dreams projects and his youtube update videos have amassed over 20 million views (with the most popular video getting over 6 million). It's seriously impressive stuff and featured open world exploration and tons of mechanics from the show that are implemented very well.

Hopefully this game will be what fans have always wanted, but I hope it doesn't overshadow EG's massive accomplishment, and hopefully we'll get the release of both projects before too long.

@Savage_Joe This isn't an ending from a 9 year old game, it's a new ending from a remake of that game, which we wouldn't otherwise know before having played it.

It's like if Konami said before PT released "You'll wanna see this through for the secret twist ending that might hint at the future of a beloved franchise". It would have killed the enormous impact that game/reveal had.

Considering the enormous hiatus since her last piece of work (Uncharted 3), it's really cool we'll all get a chance to experience (or re-experience) two of Amy Hennig's early classics.

I really hope Sony don't kill this game and are instead willing to give it a second chance at life, even if that's under a different name or with a reskin. Despite being an initial naysayer (I still hold that the writing, character and world design were painfully derivative and the scope of the game was too small for the asking price) what I played was was really fun and the game was super polished. This story is a worrying sign though.

@get2sammyb Nice one, thanks!

There should really be a poll option for "No, the game runs well enough already". Or just give us simpler 'yes' or 'no' options and leave the reasoning to the comments section.

I don't care how much y'all rag on Secret Agent Clank, I have a fondness for inferior handheld spinoffs classic franchises. I'm bee-lining for that plat.

Utterly bizarre thing to say. They have the biggest selection of dormant IP of any of the big three - many of which have large swathes of long time fans regularly hounding them for new entries.

This is the kind of out of touch take I'd have expected from Jim. At least Herman, who's in charge of PS Studios, probably (hopefully) doesn't share this view.

@TomasVrboda Isn't that just two levels or so, rather than the full game?

It's like if you took the gameplay loop and structure of Sony's most beloved live service game (Helldivers 2) and combined it with the visual style and cinematic nature of Sony's least beloved live service game (Concord).

(In Jest)

Oh this can't come soon enough. An open world crime game set in early twentieth-century Sicily is a dream come true. I've long lamented the lack of Euro-GTA-esque games, and this is a prime setting for one. Probably the best way this franchise could have made a comeback.

@colonelkilgore Deutschland is happy and gay 🎶

@ChrisDeku Good catch, yes it did and I had completely forgotten. At least with that I felt it might have been partially out of their hands, what with Disney/Marvel owning the IP and a stake in the sales of the game. With Horizon, Sony don't have to worry about any other company's financial interests.

I really don't like the de-listing of HFW. HZD at least seemed like it could make sense due to the remaster rumours, and it didn't hurt so much seeing as a) It's old now and cheap as chips and b) It had already been given to PS+ base members, but this would set a different precedent that could seriously devalue PS+ Premium.

My optimistic hope is that this is happening because they're replacing it with the complete edition (inc. Burning Shores), and are just going to announce that close to the date next month. Fingers crossed.

@Shepherd_Tallon Ahhh, the spirit collecting gets a bit tedious. You really will want to unlock the top level grapple ability and max out the flight skill too. If I remember correctly, you get an ability in the post game which guides you to uncollected spirits, so while it's not hard, it is very time consuming (and eventually boring). Plus, there are spirits you can only get from the Demon Parade, so make sure to do it every time it pops up to get a head start.

There's also a trophy, I think, for completing the game with all spirits or something, so you may need to redo the final chapter if you haven't done that before the finale (though you do have some leeway as I think only the count hasn't been changed since the update which introduced more spirits, so you don't quite need all).

So yeah, it's very time consuming and repetitive - and not in a fun Far Cry platinum type way. My advice, get some fun podcasts lined up to listen to while you play.

@Shepherd_Tallon Speaking of grindy platinums...

I really think you need to work on your poll options.

"Yes, I pre-ordered as fast as I could" and "Yeah, I snagged one" are basically the same answer, while the other three are versions of "no" with little variation.

Meanwhile, there isn't a single option for those who would say "no, I wanted one but missed it", which ironically is exactly who this article seems targeted towards.

I only say this because I've noticed this issue on several Push Square polls before. Realistically, you only need three options:

• Yes I pre-ordered.
• No i didn't.
• No, but I want to.

The more worrying sign is that Sony won't even port their own PSVR1 games. We know they've likely not made the effort with Alyx if they won't even port Blood & Truth or Astrobot Rescue Mission, and it doesn't inspire buyer confidence.