3 hours to go before I get home and start it up. Couldn't be happier for the devs over the outstanding reviews. Sounds like they learned all the right lessons from the first, which was my #1 game of the PS4 generation.
The fix for the quest Run This Town comes one week too late to help me. Glad everyone else will be able to make it through the mission without a fight though.
My outrage comes from the fact that it was BluePoint who was working on it, not the IP. If Bend had been working on a live service God of War, I'd have merely been disappointed.
The fact that a new Mass Effect game is on the way and that I don't much care is a testament to how poorly BioWare has been run in the past decade. I'm looking elsewhere to scratch that Mass Effect itch. I'm more likely to pre-order Exodus than I am this new Mass Effect game, coming in 2028.
If it's anything like the DLC for the first game, it'll be well worth it. And yeah, if you want to play the game once, probably best to wait for the "Royal Edition." But I know that I'll be going through this one multiple times so I'm still there day one with the deluxe edition pre-ordered. It's my turn to be part of the problem!
Is it really a twist when anyone with even a passing familiarity with comic book storytelling saw it coming immediately? This is what anyone with half a brain has been expecting to happen this whole time.
Infinite Wealth was the first game that I played at launch in a long long time. It was great. But sadly, Kingdome Come Deliverance II is going to be the 2nd game that I play at launch in a long long time. Majima will have to wait.
His comment itself is about as uncontroversial as one can get. BUT it was in response to a DEI question so of course people are going to read it how they want to. The lesson here: ignore every idiot who complains about DEI, make your game fun, the end.
If Kiryu is the protagonist, I play in Japanese with subtitles. If Kasuga is the protagonist, I play in English. I tried English with 7 just to try it, thinking I'd switch back after an hour. Fell for the game hard and never switched back. This new one... I don't know. Gonna be fun to find out though.
Just because I'm there for the announcements doesn't mean I don't care about the awards. They're cool and it's great that we can recognize the great work from the past year. It's a tough balance that usually just feels off. Maybe he'll nail it this year. Maybe not.
I made the mistake of picking up the Complete Edition of AC: Valhalla this year and I spent close to 3 months playing little else. It was fun but it also made me swear off Ubisoft games for a couple years. Too much. I'm sure it'll rest comfortably atop my list when the traffic dies down enough to check.
Earlier I said that I'd likely play My First Gran Turismo for 5 minutes on PSVR2 before buying the full game. I was wrong. I was in there for a whole hour before I came out to buy Gran Turismo 7.
I look forward to another failed attempt to properly balance the trailers with the awards and recognition of the great work released in the past year. I have no idea what the correct balance actually is. I just know that, despite his best efforts, Geoff hasn't quite hit it yet. It's a tall order.
Just got a PSVR2 and wanted to try Gran Turismo and wasn't willing to pay full price just for a taste so this is perfect. The way things are going so far I'll likely buy it after 5 minutes but I still need to be sure.
@somnambulance Is it honestly that difficult to imagine a gamer who doesn't like RTS, MMOs, or multi-player only titles? No, you're right. People with different taste are whiners.
With the added time constraint on using points, of course they got rid of the "here's $5/£5" options. You now have to spend a lot more money to earn enough points to spend on a $15 or $20 game. It'll net them more money while screwing over everyone. Welcome to zero competition in the console space.
@xDD90x What loophole? Getting the PS5 version for $30? If they have to charge more than that for the PS5 version, then either don't offer the $10 upgrade or... don't make the game.
More updates to the live service initiative please. You've gotta demonstrate that you've learned all the wrong lessons from Concord. If you don't, are you really a PlayStation executive?
I recently got a Switch and even though it makes more sense to get this collection for a system where the touch screen controls are in tact, I got it for PlayStation anyway. That's where all my other Castlevania games are afterall.
Lots of reviews mentioning that the campaign is severely worse when played solo. Your AI squadmates suck apparently. It's either getting called out explicitly or is glossed over so quickly that I don't believe they played it solo for any real length of time (like this review).
I usually like the Jason Schreier post mortems on these things but I can't help but think this one will be the least interesting. The game works as intended. That intent was just way off base. But we've all known it was off base this entire time so what is there to say? Nothing that we won't be also saying about Fairgame$ next year.
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Re: Rocksteady Lining Up New Single Player Batman Game After Suicide Squad Disaster, It's Claimed
Like Mass Effect, I'm surprised at how little I care. Once beloved franchises that squandered all good will.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
3 hours to go before I get home and start it up. Couldn't be happier for the devs over the outstanding reviews. Sounds like they learned all the right lessons from the first, which was my #1 game of the PS4 generation.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PS5) - Immersive Knight Sim Makes for a Peerless RPG
Warhorse be praised! Also it's Tom McCay, not Ben.
Re: Microsoft Job Listing Suggests Perfect Dark Could Also Be Heading to PS5
@Fartingale That's how I felt until I remembered the laptop gun. Bring it back!
Re: Rumour: Gears of War to Make PS5 Debut with Full Crossplay in Trilogy Collection
@TimelessJubilee I actually never got around to it so I was unaware.
Re: Rumour: Gears of War to Make PS5 Debut with Full Crossplay in Trilogy Collection
No Judgment? Odd. But yeah, this would be great.
Re: Rumour: Xbox's Fable, Killer Instinct, More to Join Forza Horizon 5 on PS5
I don't know how interested I'd be in revisiting the older Fable titles on PS5 but I'd really like the new one to be there eventually.
Re: Arm Yourself for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with Lengthy Story Recap Trailer
I've already told work that I won't be in on Wednesday. Making time for a proper deep dive.
Re: Open World Cult Classic Sleeping Dogs Could Be Heading to the Big Screen
I'd love to see it get made and maybe even have a fast food tie-in for some pork bun.
Re: The Cyberpunk 2077 Updates Aren't Done Yet, Patch 2.21 Out Now on PS5
The fix for the quest Run This Town comes one week too late to help me. Glad everyone else will be able to make it through the mission without a fight though.
Re: Poll: How Would You Have Reacted to a Live Service God of War Announcement?
My outrage comes from the fact that it was BluePoint who was working on it, not the IP. If Bend had been working on a live service God of War, I'd have merely been disappointed.
Re: Next Mass Effect Isn't Going to Be Ready for a Long, Long Time, Suggests BioWare Vet
The fact that a new Mass Effect game is on the way and that I don't much care is a testament to how poorly BioWare has been run in the past decade. I'm looking elsewhere to scratch that Mass Effect itch. I'm more likely to pre-order Exodus than I am this new Mass Effect game, coming in 2028.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Roadmap Confirms Three Expansions and Loads of Updates in 2025
If it's anything like the DLC for the first game, it'll be well worth it. And yeah, if you want to play the game once, probably best to wait for the "Royal Edition." But I know that I'll be going through this one multiple times so I'm still there day one with the deluxe edition pre-ordered. It's my turn to be part of the problem!
Re: Major Path of Exile 2 Update 0.1.1 Out Now on PS5, Patch Notes Are Massive
Does it include a monument that memorializes Percy_Verence?
Re: The Final Suicide Squad PS5 Ending Is a Real Sorry Sight
Is it really a twist when anyone with even a passing familiarity with comic book storytelling saw it coming immediately? This is what anyone with half a brain has been expecting to happen this whole time.
Re: Like a Dragon Direct Announced, with Way More Info on PS5, PS4's Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Infinite Wealth was the first game that I played at launch in a long long time. It was great. But sadly, Kingdome Come Deliverance II is going to be the 2nd game that I play at launch in a long long time. Majima will have to wait.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review Codes Sent Out Super Early, Dev Confidence Seems Sky High
Got my 4th playthrough of the first game under my belt in 2024. I am ready for this!
Re: Helldivers 2's Creative Director's Latest Comments Have Landed Him in Hot Water
His comment itself is about as uncontroversial as one can get. BUT it was in response to a DEI question so of course people are going to read it how they want to. The lesson here: ignore every idiot who complains about DEI, make your game fun, the end.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Gaming Plans for the Holidays?
Two weeks of Cyberpunk 2077 and tons of PSVR2!
Re: Even in a Wacky Nautical Spin-Off, Yakuza Just Feels Wrong in English
If Kiryu is the protagonist, I play in Japanese with subtitles. If Kasuga is the protagonist, I play in English. I tried English with 7 just to try it, thinking I'd switch back after an hour. Fell for the game hard and never switched back. This new one... I don't know. Gonna be fun to find out though.
Re: Suicide Squad Season 4, Deathstroke Fail to Move the Needle Much
@Petrecis24 Executives learning the actual lesson? In what world do you live?
Re: Feature: The Game Awards 2024's Best Announcement, As Voted By You
Still unclear as to why we couldn't vote for Dispatch.
Re: Naughty Dog Turns Off Intergalactic PS5 Trailer's Comments As Discourse Turns Nasty
Does anyone think they'll ever be honest and admit that they don't hate wokeness or political correctness, but just a baseline of human decency?
Re: Talking Point: What Was the Best Game Announcement at The Game Awards 2024?
Why can't I vote for Dispatch?
Re: Naughty Dog's New PS5 Game Is Finally Announced, Sci-Fi Action Title Intergalactic
Kumail Nanjiani!
Re: Poll: Will You Be Watching The Game Awards 2024?
Just because I'm there for the announcements doesn't mean I don't care about the awards. They're cool and it's great that we can recognize the great work from the past year. It's a tough balance that usually just feels off. Maybe he'll nail it this year. Maybe not.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Available Now, See Your Gaming Stats for This Year
I made the mistake of picking up the Complete Edition of AC: Valhalla this year and I spent close to 3 months playing little else. It was fun but it also made me swear off Ubisoft games for a couple years. Too much. I'm sure it'll rest comfortably atop my list when the traffic dies down enough to check.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.2 Out Now, Expands Character Creation, Vehicle Customisation, Photo Mode
This is going to be my Christmas break game so I'm glad they're still updating.
Re: Unnerving Cult Horror Hit POOLS Dives into PS5, PSVR2 in 2025
Creepy nightmare fuel in VR? Pretty cool.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 558
Earlier I said that I'd likely play My First Gran Turismo for 5 minutes on PSVR2 before buying the full game. I was wrong. I was in there for a whole hour before I came out to buy Gran Turismo 7.
Re: Insiders Are Already Hyping Up The Game Awards, Set to Be a 'Very Big' Show
I look forward to another failed attempt to properly balance the trailers with the awards and recognition of the great work released in the past year. I have no idea what the correct balance actually is. I just know that, despite his best efforts, Geoff hasn't quite hit it yet. It's a tall order.
Re: My First Gran Turismo Available This Friday for Free on PS5, PS4
Just got a PSVR2 and wanted to try Gran Turismo and wasn't willing to pay full price just for a taste so this is perfect. The way things are going so far I'll likely buy it after 5 minutes but I still need to be sure.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024 Announced
@somnambulance Is it honestly that difficult to imagine a gamer who doesn't like RTS, MMOs, or multi-player only titles? No, you're right. People with different taste are whiners.
Re: One Month Later, PS Stars Cash Rewards Finally Return
Holy crap, it's true! Just got the $5 I earned after loading up in the Black Friday sale.
Re: You'll Never See This Potential TV Mass Effect Commander Shepard Pick Coming
There are other male characters in the series. Like a lot of them. Why are we assuming he'd be Shepard? I think he'd make a fine Garrus.
Re: Cash Rewards Still Missing for Many from PS5, PS4 Rewards Scheme PS Stars
With the added time constraint on using points, of course they got rid of the "here's $5/£5" options. You now have to spend a lot more money to earn enough points to spend on a $15 or $20 game. It'll net them more money while screwing over everyone. Welcome to zero competition in the console space.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Sounds Like a Ridiculously Good PS5 Upgrade
This is what the PS5 is for... prettier versions of PS4 games. PS5 Pro? Even prettier versions. New games? Look elsewhere.
Re: Opinion: The Price of Playing PS5 Games Day One Is Getting Higher and Higher
Given that games release with a ton of bugs, I'm not willing to pay the developer for the privilege of being QA.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn PS4's Price Doubles After PS5 Remaster Announcement
@xDD90x What loophole? Getting the PS5 version for $30? If they have to charge more than that for the PS5 version, then either don't offer the $10 upgrade or... don't make the game.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn PS4's Price Doubles After PS5 Remaster Announcement
I don't know why you're playing this off as expected. This is the very definition of sleazy business practices.
Re: The Last of Us PS5 Is Available Now with PS Plus Extra, Premium
Well... time to play the two games back to back again only to wonder why I did that to myself. And they'll finally get my $10 for the Part II upgrade.
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
More updates to the live service initiative please. You've gotta demonstrate that you've learned all the wrong lessons from Concord. If you don't, are you really a PlayStation executive?
Re: Classic JRPG-Inspired 8-Bit Adventures 2 Finally Levels Up on PS5, PS4 in October
This game has been sitting in my wishlist for what feels like over a year. It's about time. I think it looks gorgeous and I can't wait.
Re: Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
If a few million more people bought Concord, then we'd have gotten the vertical stand thrown in for free.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
For that price, I'd seriously consider throwing a couple hundred more at it and just getting a beefy PC instead.
Re: Sony Increases PS5 Controller Prices in US, Europe, and More
Well... Concord loss recovery starts today.
Re: Mini Review: Castlevania Dominus Collection (PS5) - A Fantastic Bundle of DS Classics
I recently got a Switch and even though it makes more sense to get this collection for a system where the touch screen controls are in tact, I got it for PlayStation anyway. That's where all my other Castlevania games are afterall.
Re: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5) - Grimdark Shooter Is an Instant Co-Op Classic
Lots of reviews mentioning that the campaign is severely worse when played solo. Your AI squadmates suck apparently. It's either getting called out explicitly or is glossed over so quickly that I don't believe they played it solo for any real length of time (like this review).
Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
I usually like the Jason Schreier post mortems on these things but I can't help but think this one will be the least interesting. The game works as intended. That intent was just way off base. But we've all known it was off base this entire time so what is there to say? Nothing that we won't be also saying about Fairgame$ next year.