Only reason I still buy consoles is so I can rent and buy used games from GameFly. And give my games to my brother, cousins and nephews once I finish them.
If consoles become only digital I will go 100% PC.
Hrs of searches later I found out it was that Windows was stuck on "Windows 21H2"... and needed "22H2"
Windows update kept telling me I was up to date. Only solution was to force an update via downloading "Windows Installation Assistant" That gave me an error.
More google - I found out I needed a Mobo Bios Update and activate "F-tPM" from AMD in the bios so Microsoft would let me install "22H2"
MSI (made my Motherboard) had no auto Mobo Bios Update... had to download the Bios from MSI to a FAT formatted USB drive and update via the Bios window.
Finally got "22H2" to install... that gave me a Blue Screen.
Re-install Nvidia "560.94" Drivers fixed that.
ALL THAT... was to get HDR working on Wukong via my 4KTV (looks fine on my 4K monitor but not my 4KTV)
But now for some reason Dolby Atmos sound cuts off via my AN1000 randomly. It was working fine before.
But I actually want to play my game for a bit... fix that some other weekend.
At $17 for Ubi+ it makes reviews for Ubi games a bit irrelevant at this point. At that price I rather just try it out for a month and see for myself if good or not.
I think I can start playing it tomorrow at some point.
Stayed until it launched on Steam last night (just to see how it looks I told myself) Big mistake!! was up until 1AM playing. It is stunning in motion and fun to play. Also the characters are already fantastic (The Secret of NIMH hands on the mountain elder
Boss fights are amazing!
It already at "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with 72,000 reviews.
This is looking like another Stellar Blade level obsession for me! Enjoy, Good times for single player games.
@SnackBox Yeah, I can only go by the time I played before stopping. I started the new story path first - with every intention of finishing both this time around - see how I feel by the end.
I played a chunk on Switch and never had an issue with pacing or difficulty.
"Looks, runs, and sounds better than ever"
That is all I needed to know. The jaggies and shimmering on Switch were out of control. It ruined the art style for me - and that is one of the reasons I play Atlus games.
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Re: Poll: Are You Playing Ghost of Yotei?
Yeah... I stayed up till 12AM EST to start it right when the timer ended.
Struggling at work today... but 100% worth it - loved what I played. cant wait to get back home.
Re: MindsEye (PS5) - GTA Producer's Latest Is a Futuristic Faceplant
The game is awful. Performance issue is just an extra awful on top.
Thankfully It was from my GameFly list. Went back in the mail pretty quickly.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5 Games for the Second Half of 2025?
So many games - love it!
Ghost of Yotei
Death Stranding 2
Lost Soul Aside
Mafia: Old Country
Silent Hill F
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers (PC GamePass)
Echoes of the End
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 584
1. Symphonia (PC Game Pass)
2. Nioh 3 Demo
3. Lies of P: Overture
Re: There's Some Devil May Cry DNA in Anime Action RPG Sequel Code Vein 2
Big fan of the first Code Vein. This one is on the list
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Revealed, Out on 27th February 2026
Yeah, that is Day 1. My game list just keeps getting better by the day.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for June 2025?
My Wishlist just extended well into 2026. What I need from these, they did their job.
Re: The Brilliant Astro Bot DualSense PS5 Controller Is Making a Comeback
I passed on the last one. Not doing that again. I am getting the entire fam on trying to get me a pre-order.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Yep, and so worth the wait. It is simply amazing!
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5) - Daring, Quirky RPG Is an Absolute Must-Play
Great review... thanks
Pre-ordered and installed, can't wait!
Re: Enjoy Pure PS1 Nostalgia with Lunar Remastered Collection's Story Trailer
Loved these games back in the day. But Expedition 33 is my RPG for April.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 575
1. AC Shadows
2. F1
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on Potential $80 PS5 Games?
Gamefly
It made sense at $59... it really makes sense at $79.
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Looks Solid But the Many PS5, PS4 Ports Won't Spook Sony Yet
I'll stick with my Legion GO for a bit longer and see how everything turns out.
Access to my Steam collection + Having GamePass on a handheld will be a hard bar for Nintendo to beat.
But that is the great thing about the handheld market now. Before you were stuck with Nintendo hardware and hopping for the best.
Now we have tons of choices.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Solid 9 right now. Kass has real competition with Naoe.
The world is stunning. The digital artists at Ubi went to another level on this one. Exploring every inch of it.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Yeah playing it.
But I now play it via Ubi+ subscription instead of buying it.
Re: Talking Point: Is PlayStation Right in Saying PC Isn't a 'Major Risk' to Console Business?
The way PC Gaming is going. No, not a "major risk" at all.
1. Nvidia has made PC a greed hell hole. Super overpriced cards that get artificial feature cuts with each generation.
2. Windows/Drivers are still a mess.
If anything - in the last few years PC gaming has gone backwards. Just getting a console for the average gamer makes more sense than ever.
Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
Drive would be a necessity
Only reason I still buy consoles is so I can rent and buy used games from GameFly. And give my games to my brother, cousins and nephews once I finish them.
If consoles become only digital I will go 100% PC.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Nope... same as PS4 Pro
Buy my console on launch day - they get no more cash until the next generation launch day.
Re: Failing Manufacturers Are Pushing the Narrative That Consoles Are Dying, Says Ex-Xbox Exec
I couldn't get RTX HDR to work on my PC.
Hrs of searches later I found out it was that Windows was stuck on "Windows 21H2"... and needed "22H2"
Windows update kept telling me I was up to date. Only solution was to force an update via downloading "Windows Installation Assistant" That gave me an error.
More google - I found out I needed a Mobo Bios Update and activate "F-tPM" from AMD in the bios so Microsoft would let me install "22H2"
MSI (made my Motherboard) had no auto Mobo Bios Update... had to download the Bios from MSI to a FAT formatted USB drive and update via the Bios window.
Finally got "22H2" to install... that gave me a Blue Screen.
Re-install Nvidia "560.94" Drivers fixed that.
ALL THAT... was to get HDR working on Wukong via my 4KTV (looks fine on my 4K monitor but not my 4KTV)
But now for some reason Dolby Atmos sound cuts off via my AN1000 randomly. It was working fine before.
But I actually want to play my game for a bit... fix that some other weekend.
Consoles will exist for a very long time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
1. Wukong
2. SW: Outlaws
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Star Wars Outlaws?
Yep. Been playing it since Tuesday. Got a month of Ubi+
It definitely feels like a SW game. And the audio out of my set up is fantastic. Having fun so far.
The bike is gold... they should have canceled the card game and made racing tacks.
Already have tons of things to do on my list. This will be my game to just jump on when I am to tired after work for Wukong.
The slicing reminds me of a game my wife got me into on the NY Times app - Wordle. So even enjoying doing those.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Black Myth: Wukong?
The songs, the verses, the tapestry, the stop animation, the world, the characters... oh yeah, the "game" part is tons of fun to play also.
Art Director should do a visiting artist tour.
9. Easy
Re: Site News: Where's Our Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Review?
At $17 for Ubi+ it makes reviews for Ubi games a bit irrelevant at this point. At that price I rather just try it out for a month and see for myself if good or not.
I think I can start playing it tomorrow at some point.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Blowing Up Big Time on PS5, PC
Not surprised.
Stayed until it launched on Steam last night (just to see how it looks I told myself) Big mistake!! was up until 1AM playing. It is stunning in motion and fun to play. Also the characters are already fantastic (The Secret of NIMH hands on the mountain elder
Boss fights are amazing!
It already at "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam with 72,000 reviews.
This is looking like another Stellar Blade level obsession for me! Enjoy, Good times for single player games.
Re: PS5 Open World Crimson Desert Gets 7 Minutes of Raw Gameplay, and It Looks Ridiculous
yep... on the list. Combat looks good. Just need an amazing world (seems to have the art down, good start) to explore and a decent story.
Played Black Desert for a while. Opening up the world was the highlight. Always wished it was a single player/story game.
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
I moved it to PC once I knew it was getting FSR Frame Generation. The benchmark runs fantastic on my PC.
If they had an actual physical edition I would rent it on GameFly first like StellarBlade and then keep it if everything runs ok.
But not on Gamefly because of the coupon nonsense.
PC it is, Not risking it.
Re: The Order: 1886 Dev Ready at Dawn to Close After VR Stint
I think at this point - once your studio gets bought by one of these big tech companies it is time to to refresh your resume.
I enjoyed Order 1886 and the PSP GOW
Re: Rumour: Sony's Still Working on PS3 Emulation for PS5
Release Puppeteer on PC instead
Re: Poll: Can a Game's Brutal Difficulty Put You Off Playing It?
Yeah...I overcome enough difficult challenges at work.
I use WeMod as needed.when developers go overboard
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 534
1. HomeWorld 3
2. Shin Megami Tensei V
3. F1
93 outside... indoors, AC + videogames weekend. Stay cool and hydrated.
Re: Poll: One Year Later, What Are Your Thoughts on Final Fantasy 16?
Loved it.
But the DLC was not what I wanted. Tons of back story and characters they could have used to really flesh out the world.
Re: Fed Up with Square Enix, Final Fantasy 14's Healers Are Going on Strike
Had no idea this was even a thing.
I reactivated my account and went back in this week. Clear the cobwebs before the expansion hits. I'm excited.
I have basically solo most of the game story. Duty Finder as needed. The party is what it is.
Re: These Are All the PS5, PS4 Announcements from the Latest Nintendo Direct
@Ralizah Oh boy. Mine is still there. I will also have it as my Gamefly Gamelock game. "Keep-it" price + my saved rewards usually works out
Nice you can use vouchers to help bring cost down. I buy Digital mostly on PC. I see Switch/PS5 as my physical game machines.
Re: Bandai Namco Confirms Summer Showcase Stuffed with Announcements and Reveals
More Tales, Code Vein, Scarlet Nexus.
A new Ace Combat with full campaign VR support would make my day.
SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada and Unknown9: Awakening are on my Wishlist
Re: These Are All the PS5, PS4 Announcements from the Latest Nintendo Direct
I have a Metroid Prime 4 pre-order since August 2018 (no idea if Amazon will honor the 49.99 price)
Always wanted to play Fantasian. And excited for Legos Horizon Adventure.
But I am getting those on PC. I see them as Handheld games.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (PS5) - Combat-Heavy RPG Gets a Major Overhaul
@SnackBox Yeah, I can only go by the time I played before stopping. I started the new story path first - with every intention of finishing both this time around - see how I feel by the end.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 533
1. HomeWorld 3
2. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Finished Hellblade 2 on Gamepass. Brilliant game. The sound stage is on another level. Really justifies the price for good headphones or 5.1 set up.
Re: Preview: Star Wars Outlaws on PS5 Has a World of Possibilities, But Is Let Down by a Rough Demo
It is $17 with Ubisoft+ and you get the Ultimate Edition
I have had funs with Ubi games that get hated on in the past... I'll play it for 30 days, take it from there.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (PS5) - Combat-Heavy RPG Gets a Major Overhaul
I played a chunk on Switch and never had an issue with pacing or difficulty.
"Looks, runs, and sounds better than ever"
That is all I needed to know. The jaggies and shimmering on Switch were out of control. It ruined the art style for me - and that is one of the reasons I play Atlus games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 532
1. Hellblade 2 (Gamepass - PC)
2. Homeworld 3 (PC)
PS5 taking a break after Stellar Blade. Good times.
Re: PSVR2's PC Adapter Available on 7th August, Costs $60
Quest 3 has no HDR or Eye tracking or Adaptive triggers on PC either. And has no PS5 support at all.
I can consolidate my PC+PS5 VR to one headset for $60... Sold. This should have been out on Day 1.
Also get to use 1 cable out of the box full of Display Port, HDMi and Ethernet cables sitting in my closet.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Game from State of Play?
Astro Bot with MH Wilds. Day 1
Re: PSVR2's Anticipated PC Adaptor Appears Imminent
Fantastic news. I was hoping for this from day 1.
Just Oled+HDR at $500 would take the PC market by storm. Extra value of only needing to invest in 1 headset for both my console and PC is gravy
Re: Crossplay in Ghost of Tsushima Co-Op on PC Starts as a Beta
Nicely done, Confirm Steamdeck support from day 1. This is the way to do it.
That said, no desire to play it again.
Re: PS Portal Still Going Strong, Demand in USA Exceeds Supply
I actually use mine more than I thought I would.
Worked over Mother's day when visiting the in-laws for the weekend. Surprised how well it connected over their wi-fi to my PS5 in the city
Having the PS5 on ethernet at home, seems to be the trick.
Re: Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fail to Meet Expectations on PS5
Loved FF16
They need to do exactly what they are planning. At a minimum release the games on PC from Day 1.
Re: Founder Shinji Mikami on Microsoft's Surpise Closure of Tango Gameworks
Enjoyed all of them. The Evil Within, Evil Within 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and, Hi-Fi Rush.
You produce games like these and still get closed down - "sad" indeed.
Re: Hands On: Stellar Blade Does PS5 New Game + the Right Way
Great to have it for later. Still on the main campaign - and it is just fantastic. Taking it slow, even getting the cans (I want that extra heart)
So many characters I would love some story DLC to flesh out.
Re: Rumour: Next Tomb Raider Said to Be Open World, Set in India
Day 1. Loved the last trilogy
Keep all the parts and just write a new story and stunning world for me to explore.