I've got the game but still haven't played it yet so I'm not going to fully judge it, but if I do end up having issues with it I'm not going to blame her. The development of this game was an utter mess from all reports so joining the project in the later stages and being able to release something is commendable at least. I wish her the best.
Nintendo and PlayStation have been doing their own things for a while now. I imagine we will see games that release on both the PS5 and PS4 on it, but apart from that, it's just going to be the same as it is now with the current Switch. PlayStation and Nintendo selling well in their own areas.
Vice City Stories is a pipedream for me. They rereleased Liberty City Stories on iOS and Android about a decade ago but never touched VCS; I imagine the legal stuff tied to the music and Phil Collins appearing in the game is just not worth it to Rockstar so even just emulation is out of the question I'd say. I can keep dreaming though.
@MikeOrator I'd be happier with either of those. We did get the first Kiwami during the 10th Anniversary so maybe a 3, even though it is Judgment I want the most.
I won't be watching since I know I'll get it anyway, probably not straight away since I'll be playing KCD2 when it releases. I'll be interested if they tease what is next after Pirates. It's the 20th Anniversary so I'm expecting another release later this year.
If the game is just as good as the first and isn't buggy like the first at launch, then I'm happy but I'm confident in the team that this is going to be better. Excited for it!
@Cloud39472 I still have a high interest in it, for a series that is 20 years old next year, 1 game being a massive disappointment is a pretty solid record, so I wouldn't worry about it. But it seems from now on all the new games are original ideas from the "new" team so we shall see.
I love the Like a Dragon series but this is the worst of the main-line series for me. They improved the combat from 7 but everything else about it I didn't like. The new mini-games did nothing for me, I found the Hawaii map dull, the story I found incredibly bad excluding Kiryu's part in Yokohama, weak villains, just a massive disappointment overall so yeah, I wouldn't put this in the top 10, nevermind 3rd.
I have no idea what games I'm actually looking forward to from Xbox. I'll get Indy since I enjoy the films, but the other new stuff, not so much. If they ported older games like Bungie's Halos or Fable 1 and 2, I'd get them day one.
@Ravix I know, I've been following KCD since the Kickstarter and I'm excited for KCD2 but a mafia tale and a story about a war-torn Bohemia are very different. After the Mafia Remake I'm excited for the series again so next year should be great. Mafiia and KCD, what a time.
Yeah, not a big fan of the FMVs; them being pure in-game models I find better. Crazy Delivery and the photography games are the only ones I dislike from that list so I'm very happy with the selection. Still want bowling back one day.
If the game ends up like Mafia 1 and 2 where it's open-world but it doesn't really have much side content, I wouldn't actually mind. An enjoyable Mafia story is all that I need,
Nah, I've watched past ones and found them awful. The awards I don't really care about and the game announcements will be on YouTube when I wake up the next day.
If they were adding the cut casino or New Game +, sure, keep it a surprise. Nothing wrong with what is in this update, but I don't get why they didn't just announce it was focusing on customisation yesterday.
Being playing the original Max Payne 1 and 2 over the last few days and they still hold up well, especially 2. I think 3 plays well, but it's missing the original's Remedy strangeness and I just think the writing is better. Hoping this does well and if Rockstar allows and Remedy wants to, they can do more with Max Payne in the future.
I'm interested in how they'll handle it. I imagine it will have a set height so you can't get too low to collide with objects and landing is only allowed at designated spots. If it ends up being more of a portable base than an exploration method I'm fine with that.
Imagine being upset your logo isn't on the surface of a turd. If I was GSG I would be happy the first thing you see when launching those games is not your name anymore.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin, the PSP version. I've played all the Persona games except for the 2 duo and it's a massive improvement over the first which I've played a few times. Looking forward to playing the fan-translated PSP version of Eternal Punishment after I'm done with it.
Still going to hold off until the general public has played the game. I went into DA:I expecting a return to form and was massively disappointed so even though the reviews are fairly well so far I'm still going to be cautious. If it does turn out to be the best Bioware game since Mass Effect 3 (which I had problems with but was overall enjoyable) then that would be nice, I just want some great storytelling for Dragon Age and Mass Effect. The biggest negative so far is the bloated side content, which was one of the many weak parts of Inquisition, so it's disappointing to hear it's still an issue with Veilguard.
Censorship is weird in general. Skimpy outfits need to be censored in the West and adult videos in Japan need to be pixelated even though in both cases everyone is likely to experience both of them in real life. It is what it is, different cultures, different histories. Would I prefer no censorship? Yes, but if companies think they can make more money by changing things like this, they will.
Nintendo shouldn't win this, game design shouldn't be patented and if it's the character designs that warrant the lawsuit, unless it's an exact copy I can't see them winning this. Look at the designs from Dragon Quest and then Pokemon, it's basically what Palworld has done. In the end though, it's Nintendo and the only thing they love more than making half-baked Pokemon games in recent years is lawsuits.
Looking forward to this, even if some of the changes I feel are unwarranted. If they can do this for Dead Rising 2 along with Case 0 and West, I'll be happy. Or just give me something new, just keep to the first two games' formula Capcom, please.
Yeah, no. The difference in graphics and performance isn't enough for me to upgrade mid mid-gen and no disc drive is another negative. The price is a joke too. They should never release a console over £500, it's way too much. At that point, you might as well spend a bit extra to get a PC so £700 is nonsense.
The amount of fan art of Astro Aigis from Persona is insane. Imagine the number of people going nuts over FF characters or 2B. Also, if Sony doesn't make Funko-like collectibles from AstroBot they are missing out.
I'm fine if this is a mobile game since I won't play it. I'm still holding out hope for another Judgment to be announced alongside whatever is next for LaD.
I always found a 3+4 remake an odd choice. 4 is more like THUG, making 3 DLC for 1+2 would be better in my opinion, it doesn't matter though, I don't see them announcing anything.
Where's Jason Schreier when you need him? Let's be honest, if this turns out to be true (which I still don't see), then what? The game still won't be released on Xbox anytime soon and Sony spent money to make a game a timed exclusive and not brag about it selling millions of copies. Tell the people Jason, so we can move on from this, please!
@WhiteRabbit Sarcasm is implied. If you see me comment on something that doesn't have any proof except that they heard from their sister's boss' dog then it will most likely be sarcasm.
Having trouble running on a Series S is definitely not the problem like it's been with other games, no, it's a secret exclusive. Journalism at its finest.
@Yagami Sure. I hope I'm wrong but if SEGA said it sold below expectation I wouldn't be surprised. Nothing against the game itself, I just think the marketing's been bad.
The marketing for this has been awful. It feels like it's getting no traction. I don't know if they are relying on it being an Atlus game to get people to buy it, but most people don't care about Atlus outside of Persona. Like, how many Persona players have played Shin Megami Tensei?
I think it will do better than Soul Hackers 2 since it looks like a better game but I don't think it will be the moderate hit it could have been. Hope I'm wrong.
I've heard about inZOI for some time but this is the first time I've seen gameplay and I'm sold. I love The Sims but hated The Sims 4 and even after all its expansions it doesn't reach the heights of the previous games in the series. This looks like The Sims 3 with a new coat of paint. Love it!
Mafia 3 sucked all my excitement from the series and then Remake pumped it back in, so I'm looking forward to this. I don't want the open world to be like 3's but I do hope they do more than they did with Remakes. A nice middle ground along with a great story and I'm happy.
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Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Is Leaving BioWare
I've got the game but still haven't played it yet so I'm not going to fully judge it, but if I do end up having issues with it I'm not going to blame her. The development of this game was an utter mess from all reports so joining the project in the later stages and being able to release something is commendable at least. I wish her the best.
Re: Poll: Will the Switch 2 Compete with PS5?
Nintendo and PlayStation have been doing their own things for a while now. I imagine we will see games that release on both the PS5 and PS4 on it, but apart from that, it's just going to be the same as it is now with the current Switch. PlayStation and Nintendo selling well in their own areas.
Re: PlayStation Fans Want The Simpsons: Hit & Run, GTA, God of War Back on PS Plus Classics
Vice City Stories is a pipedream for me. They rereleased Liberty City Stories on iOS and Android about a decade ago but never touched VCS; I imagine the legal stuff tied to the music and Phil Collins appearing in the game is just not worth it to Rockstar so even just emulation is out of the question I'd say. I can keep dreaming though.
Re: Rumour: Halo: The Master Chief Collection Coming to PS5 This Year
I have it on PC but my mate wouldn't mind replaying the good Halos again, and if this is true and it has crossplay I'll be in heaven.
Re: PS5 Pro Bettered as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Reveals PC Specs, Features
Huh, a more expensive and powerful system runs the game better. The more you know.
Re: Like a Dragon Direct Announced, with Way More Info on PS5, PS4's Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
@MikeOrator I'd be happier with either of those. We did get the first Kiwami during the 10th Anniversary so maybe a 3, even though it is Judgment I want the most.
Re: Like a Dragon Direct Announced, with Way More Info on PS5, PS4's Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
I won't be watching since I know I'll get it anyway, probably not straight away since I'll be playing KCD2 when it releases. I'll be interested if they tease what is next after Pirates. It's the 20th Anniversary so I'm expecting another release later this year.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review Codes Sent Out Super Early, Dev Confidence Seems Sky High
If the game is just as good as the first and isn't buggy like the first at launch, then I'm happy but I'm confident in the team that this is going to be better. Excited for it!
Re: Game of the Year: #3 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
@Cloud39472 I still have a high interest in it, for a series that is 20 years old next year, 1 game being a massive disappointment is a pretty solid record, so I wouldn't worry about it. But it seems from now on all the new games are original ideas from the "new" team so we shall see.
Re: Game of the Year: #3 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
I love the Like a Dragon series but this is the worst of the main-line series for me. They improved the combat from 7 but everything else about it I didn't like. The new mini-games did nothing for me, I found the Hawaii map dull, the story I found incredibly bad excluding Kiryu's part in Yokohama, weak villains, just a massive disappointment overall so yeah, I wouldn't put this in the top 10, nevermind 3rd.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Pleads for Modder Restraint on PC
@PuppetMaster Damn it, I've been beaten to it!
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Pleads for Modder Restraint on PC
He says that but I expect Tifa will return to the Italian Senate within days of the PC release.
Re: Xbox Is Eager to Build the Best Games You Can Enjoy Everywhere
I have no idea what games I'm actually looking forward to from Xbox. I'll get Indy since I enjoy the films, but the other new stuff, not so much. If they ported older games like Bungie's Halos or Fable 1 and 2, I'd get them day one.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Deserved Astro Bot's Game of the Year Award, Says Game Science CEO
Re: Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Launch Window Leaks Ahead of The Game Awards
@Ravix I know, I've been following KCD since the Kickstarter and I'm excited for KCD2 but a mafia tale and a story about a war-torn Bohemia are very different. After the Mafia Remake I'm excited for the series again so next year should be great. Mafiia and KCD, what a time.
Re: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Has a Smorgasbord of Silly Side Activities
Yeah, not a big fan of the FMVs; them being pure in-game models I find better. Crazy Delivery and the photography games are the only ones I dislike from that list so I'm very happy with the selection. Still want bowling back one day.
Re: Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Launch Window Leaks Ahead of The Game Awards
If the game ends up like Mafia 1 and 2 where it's open-world but it doesn't really have much side content, I wouldn't actually mind. An enjoyable Mafia story is all that I need,
Re: Poll: Will You Be Watching The Game Awards 2024?
Nah, I've watched past ones and found them awful. The awards I don't really care about and the game announcements will be on YouTube when I wake up the next day.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.2 Out Now, Expands Character Creation, Vehicle Customisation, Photo Mode
If they were adding the cut casino or New Game +, sure, keep it a surprise. Nothing wrong with what is in this update, but I don't get why they didn't just announce it was focusing on customisation yesterday.
Re: Sony Brings Back Iconic PS1 Startup Screen on PS5, But Only for a Limited Time
Turning on my PS5

Re: Rumour: Forza Horizon 5 Is Ready to Roll on PS5, But Release Has Been Delayed
I loved the first Forza Horizon so I'd get this if it was ported.
Re: Site News: Write to Us About Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024
Trying to keep it short and still ending up with 172 words. Time to edit... thank god I'm not a writer, I waffle too much.
EDIT: Got it to 149 but had to get rid of mentioning the music, what a cruel world.
Re: Remedy Is Aiming for Excellence with Max Payne Remake
Being playing the original Max Payne 1 and 2 over the last few days and they still hold up well, especially 2. I think 3 plays well, but it's missing the original's Remedy strangeness and I just think the writing is better. Hoping this does well and if Rockstar allows and Remedy wants to, they can do more with Max Payne in the future.
Re: SEGA Heaps Praise on Atlus Following Strong Metaphor: ReFantazio Sales
Glad to be proven wrong. I thought the marketing was bad (the game always looked fantastic) so it selling great is excellent.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Third Entry 'Won't Cheat' with the Airship
I'm interested in how they'll handle it. I imagine it will have a set height so you can't get too low to collide with objects and landing is only allowed at designated spots. If it ends up being more of a portable base than an exploration method I'm fine with that.
Re: GTA Trilogy Dev Implies Rockstar Made a 'D*ck Move' Removing Its Name from PS5, PS4 Remasters
Imagine being upset your logo isn't on the surface of a turd. If I was GSG I would be happy the first thing you see when launching those games is not your name anymore.
Re: Don't Expect Much Mass Effect News This N7 Day
I'm someone who buys books of concept art for games, shows and films so as long as they give me a new piece I'm happy enough.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 553
Persona 2: Innocent Sin, the PSP version. I've played all the Persona games except for the 2 duo and it's a massive improvement over the first which I've played a few times. Looking forward to playing the fan-translated PSP version of Eternal Punishment after I'm done with it.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5) - The Best BioWare Game Since Mass Effect 3
Still going to hold off until the general public has played the game. I went into DA:I expecting a return to form and was massively disappointed so even though the reviews are fairly well so far I'm still going to be cautious. If it does turn out to be the best Bioware game since Mass Effect 3 (which I had problems with but was overall enjoyable) then that would be nice, I just want some great storytelling for Dragon Age and Mass Effect. The biggest negative so far is the bloated side content, which was one of the many weak parts of Inquisition, so it's disappointing to hear it's still an issue with Veilguard.
Re: PS Showcase Title Towers of Aghasba Enters PS5 Early Access Next Month
I like the look of this but £35.99 / $29.99? That's some conversion. Just noticed the subheader needs updating from $20 to $30.
Re: Dragon Quest Veterans on Dealing with 'Ridiculous Country' USA Amid Censorship Row
Censorship is weird in general. Skimpy outfits need to be censored in the West and adult videos in Japan need to be pixelated even though in both cases everyone is likely to experience both of them in real life. It is what it is, different cultures, different histories. Would I prefer no censorship? Yes, but if companies think they can make more money by changing things like this, they will.
Re: Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Looks Absolutely Stunning in Latest Gameplay Trailer
I'm interested in this but the price is too high at £60 so I'll wait for a sale. If this released for about £35-40 I'd likely pick it up day one.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
I really liked that. Low expectations but it had a nice selection of games and a new Ghost reveal. I'm happy!
Re: Palworld Struck by Nintendo Lawsuit Days Prior to Predicted PS5 Reveal
Nintendo shouldn't win this, game design shouldn't be patented and if it's the character designs that warrant the lawsuit, unless it's an exact copy I can't see them winning this. Look at the designs from Dragon Quest and then Pokemon, it's basically what Palworld has done. In the end though, it's Nintendo and the only thing they love more than making half-baked Pokemon games in recent years is lawsuits.
Re: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (PS5) - Capcom Classic Still Shines 18 Years Later
Looking forward to this, even if some of the changes I feel are unwarranted. If they can do this for Dead Rising 2 along with Case 0 and West, I'll be happy. Or just give me something new, just keep to the first two games' formula Capcom, please.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Yeah, no. The difference in graphics and performance isn't enough for me to upgrade mid mid-gen and no disc drive is another negative. The price is a joke too. They should never release a console over £500, it's way too much. At that point, you might as well spend a bit extra to get a PC so £700 is nonsense.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Fans Wonder Where All the Square Enix Characters Are
The amount of fan art of Astro Aigis from Persona is insane. Imagine the number of people going nuts over FF characters or 2B. Also, if Sony doesn't make Funko-like collectibles from AstroBot they are missing out.
Re: Yakuza Wars Appears to Be a Mobile Game as Social Media Page Spotted
I'm fine if this is a mobile game since I won't play it. I'm still holding out hope for another Judgment to be announced alongside whatever is next for LaD.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Social Media Channels Get New 25th Anniversary Branding
I always found a 3+4 remake an odd choice. 4 is more like THUG, making 3 DLC for 1+2 would be better in my opinion, it doesn't matter though, I don't see them announcing anything.
Re: Sony Accused of Signing Secret PS5 Console Exclusivity Agreement with Black Myth: Wukong
Where's Jason Schreier when you need him? Let's be honest, if this turns out to be true (which I still don't see), then what? The game still won't be released on Xbox anytime soon and Sony spent money to make a game a timed exclusive and not brag about it selling millions of copies. Tell the people Jason, so we can move on from this, please!
Re: Sony Accused of Signing Secret PS5 Console Exclusivity Agreement with Black Myth: Wukong
@WhiteRabbit Sarcasm is implied. If you see me comment on something that doesn't have any proof except that they heard from their sister's boss' dog then it will most likely be sarcasm.
Re: Sony Accused of Signing Secret PS5 Console Exclusivity Agreement with Black Myth: Wukong
Having trouble running on a Series S is definitely not the problem like it's been with other games, no, it's a secret exclusive. Journalism at its finest.
Re: Preview: Metaphor: ReFantazio Won't Blow You Away in Its First Hour
@Yagami Sure. I hope I'm wrong but if SEGA said it sold below expectation I wouldn't be surprised. Nothing against the game itself, I just think the marketing's been bad.
Re: Cult Classic Platformer Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Getting the Remaster Treatment
WHAT?! This has been a joke between a friend and me for years! IT'S HAPPENING PEOPLE!
Re: Preview: Metaphor: ReFantazio Won't Blow You Away in Its First Hour
The marketing for this has been awful. It feels like it's getting no traction. I don't know if they are relying on it being an Atlus game to get people to buy it, but most people don't care about Atlus outside of Persona. Like, how many Persona players have played Shin Megami Tensei?
I think it will do better than Soul Hackers 2 since it looks like a better game but I don't think it will be the moderate hit it could have been. Hope I'm wrong.
Re: Photorealistic The Sims Rival inZOI Will Eventually Settle on PS5
I've heard about inZOI for some time but this is the first time I've seen gameplay and I'm sold. I love The Sims but hated The Sims 4 and even after all its expansions it doesn't reach the heights of the previous games in the series. This looks like The Sims 3 with a new coat of paint. Love it!
Re: Mafia: The Old Country Takes Gangster Series Back to Its Roots on PS5
Mafia 3 sucked all my excitement from the series and then Remake pumped it back in, so I'm looking forward to this. I don't want the open world to be like 3's but I do hope they do more than they did with Remakes. A nice middle ground along with a great story and I'm happy.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
Like all Geoff shows, some decent stuff, a lot of forgettable stuff and a lot of time wasted on boring games and promoting the event itself.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Delayed to February 2025 Ahead of Gamescom Blowout
@Ravix It's just a box full of KCD Soap. You too can smell like a peasant from medieval Bohemia.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Delayed to February 2025 Ahead of Gamescom Blowout
Love the first game so much but it launched rough, so if they need more time then I'm happy to wait.