It's obviously aimed at younger generations to keep them engaged with the franchise. Sometimes we need to remember that majority of gamers aren't the demographic target anymore.
@KingElites they usually mention graphic modes and targeted frame rates. But this game was always build for the PC first. All the breakthrough tech they have shown with physics, dynamics and graphics almost 100% going to be PC high end exclusivity, so the marketed game you see right now is falsely making it look like that's what the casual user base gets. I feel like it's going to be cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 all over again. Best case scenario, The Witcher 3 on PS4.
I played the first one and completed it 100%, but only because it was free with ps+. That said, I enjoyed it, even tho the opening hour or so was very stale and I almost put it aside, mainly because the terrible first person implementation and no FOV adjustment, which was then somewhat solved with ps5 version which I tried again and it made great difference so I could actually enjoy the game.
I will probably play the second game when it will be given for free as well.
Meracritics have a very long lasting issue they never bother to fix. You just make reviewers to link their gaming accounts so the site can make sure you actually own the game before reviewing. You could even set the threshold of how many hours game would need to be played. But nah, the site still functions like it's 2005.
The last watch dog was a literal dog *****. I somewhat enjoyed the first watch dogs because it Brought a fresh take on open world, the second was superb imo, minus some quirky game physics. The last attempt was dreadful to play purely because how boring UK setting is and also because how safe it was.
My only problem with this delay is that we already know they have contracts signed and console probably in the final stages of the designing... Delaying means, all the hardware that was already somewhat leaked will be ancient in computing terms....
I don't feel bad for both of it, ac black flag may be one of the greatest franchise's games, but I recently replayed the original ps4 "remaster" and it doesn't feel like it aged very bad because majority of the game happens on the sea which still has pretty neat water simulation.
The prince of Persia, at least from the gameplay that was leaked last year looked like a total ass imo, so no remorse there.
Well, we all know ps5 version won't resemble the graphical feats they are trying to achieve on pc and other than reliving the "crisis" moment I am not really hyped for it I guess.
Unless you will be playing it on a high end pc, I am sure it will be like two different versions on the market.
@SuperSilverback no it wasn't, prince of persia remake would have been still an old game with old mindset stuck in time.
The gamers of nowadays don't care much of the old games anymore. People who used to play prince of Persia games are now mid 30s and are busy with careers and families.
Edit. If you follow steam charts you can notice that nowadays the biggest money drawers and popular games are the coop experiences with friends.
Gamers nowadays seek for a communication thrills and collective fun rather than shallow stories with arcade gameplay, which would have been a remake of an old game.
Story games should still be a bit part of gaming tho, but adult gamers are now a minority
I feel like they doing the right thing tho. When something doesn't work out, you go to the whiteboard and wipe the parts that doesn't work while drawing solutions. Clearly the way they have operated wasn't working for the company and for the games they have been making in the last 4-5 years. I would even call it shovelware.
The old games support was the only good thing I could think of this company. Many people will loose the job, but if it helps to get a brighter future without fully losing the game and going bankrupt then it needs to be done.
They have like 10s of thousands of employees, some percentage will lose their job, but it means others can have it saved..if company busts tho, all of them will flood the job seekers.
After the last premium Sony headset for playstation that I bought, which was ps platinum headphones, I don't think I will ever going to be buying anything music related from Sony. The cups for ear disintegrated on its own just by mostly being in a box for couple of years. 160 euros wasted, plus it was extremely heavy, made ears sweat like crazy. Meanwhile my beach turtle Xbox 360 headphones still going strong and serving me a purpose 15 years later, although the cups too started to disintegrate. But the lifespan difference and price value is major. Trash from Sony
Split fiction was overhyped. It was a good coop game and much needed , and the other two of Josephs games are one of my favourites, especially when played with friends. But this one didn't click to me.
Premium additions are extremely disappointing to me. No GTA stories, no scarface no legendary PS2 games like most wanted nfs, nfs 2, midnight clubs. There were some cool games added, but fighting ones ain't it.
@Number09 they don't really need to be saved. With library card you pretty much have full power to not only request newests latest game releases but also movies, books, table games, access to portals and software, computers if necessary. All of them can be delivered to you completely free too. I know people who haven't bough an actual video games ever because you can just request a brand new game on release day. Only downsize is that it needs to be given back to any local library after 30 days. Library, at least in Ireland, is the epitomy of piracy because you can get anything for free if you need it. It cost literally nothing to have library card.
Edit, and yes, they even hand out notebooks if you you need one.
Edit 2.
My local library is the center for community gathering, which has an extreme popularity along the youth as it provides day care for free too.
I can't get into it..the ps5 version even with the unlocked frame rate on ps5 pro has some issues and it bothers me. I guess I will wait for ps6 and then rerelease of the game with all the proper additions..
@TheArt as soon as steam machine comes out the steam os will be made publicly available, either for people to troubleshoot their own gabecubes or by modders. I will just slap steam os on my laptop and call it a day
@LogicStrikesAgain except it's not locked to just steam. You can easily buy the game from the third party which would always sell cheaper than steam store front.
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Re: Take an Extended, Non-Canon Look at the Next Jaw-Dropping Black Myth Game
So it's cooking sim now? Finally a good cooking game
Re: Poll: What's Your Reaction to Horizon Hunters Gathering?
It's obviously aimed at younger generations to keep them engaged with the franchise. Sometimes we need to remember that majority of gamers aren't the demographic target anymore.
It will probably do fine between 8-16 y olds
Re: Sony Finally Confirms Horizon Co-Op Game, Horizon Hunters Gathering for PS5, PC
I think that I will pass
Re: GTA 5 Gives ARC Raiders a Run for Its Money on the PS5 Download Chart
Condolences to every kid in Europe that bought ARK because they thought it was the ARC.
Re: You'll Want to Play Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro for Dedicated Enhancements
@KingElites they usually mention graphic modes and targeted frame rates. But this game was always build for the PC first. All the breakthrough tech they have shown with physics, dynamics and graphics almost 100% going to be PC high end exclusivity, so the marketed game you see right now is falsely making it look like that's what the casual user base gets. I feel like it's going to be cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 all over again. Best case scenario, The Witcher 3 on PS4.
Re: Xbox's Obsidian Seemingly Kills The Outer Worlds, Third Game Not Planned
I played the first one and completed it 100%, but only because it was free with ps+. That said, I enjoyed it, even tho the opening hour or so was very stale and I almost put it aside, mainly because the terrible first person implementation and no FOV adjustment, which was then somewhat solved with ps5 version which I tried again and it made great difference so I could actually enjoy the game.
I will probably play the second game when it will be given for free as well.
Other than that, I want more fallout.
Re: You'll Want to Play Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro for Dedicated Enhancements
@dskatter boy, do I have bad news for you..
Re: You'll Want to Play Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro for Dedicated Enhancements
The idea of them yet to even publish a single image or video of the game running on an actual console is already a red flag.
Their whole advertisement hype runs on the "insane detail, crazy tech" but all they ever do is show the PC high end rigs running it.
Re: Has PlayStation Found Its Own Black Myth: Wukong? New PS5 Console Exclusive Is One to Watch
@nomither6 lack of creativity
Re: Has PlayStation Found Its Own Black Myth: Wukong? New PS5 Console Exclusive Is One to Watch
All those Chinese games look exactly the same lol
Re: Crimson Desert Deep Dive Tries to Prove Its Crazy Potential Is Reality
The problem with this game is that they always show pc gameplay and not consoles.
Re: Larian CEO Swen Vincke Sticks His Foot in It Again, Thinks Game Reviewers Should Also Be Reviewed
Meracritics have a very long lasting issue they never bother to fix. You just make reviewers to link their gaming accounts so the site can make sure you actually own the game before reviewing. You could even set the threshold of how many hours game would need to be played. But nah, the site still functions like it's 2005.
Re: 'Everything Had Been Going Smoothly': Prince of Persia PS5 Remake Actress Found Out About Cancellation from Family
She still got paid, so can't really complain
Re: Highguard Doesn't Do a Concord, But Reception Is Lukewarm
Losing 90% of player base in a day is pretty concord'ish if you ask me
Re: Today, You'll Finally Get to Form Your Own Opinion on PS5 Shooter Highguard
Sounds like an easy decision to save bandwidth
Re: Ubisoft May Have Put Watch Dogs Down for Good
The last watch dog was a literal dog *****. I somewhat enjoyed the first watch dogs because it Brought a fresh take on open world, the second was superb imo, minus some quirky game physics. The last attempt was dreadful to play purely because how boring UK setting is and also because how safe it was.
Re: Sony Set to Delay PS6 Release Date, Claims Financial Report
@Deadlyblack if it's releasing in 2029, the hardware specs of ps6 will already be 4 years behind..
Re: Sony Set to Delay PS6 Release Date, Claims Financial Report
My only problem with this delay is that we already know they have contracts signed and console probably in the final stages of the designing... Delaying means, all the hardware that was already somewhat leaked will be ancient in computing terms....
Re: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake Reportedly Delayed by Up to a Year
I don't feel bad for both of it, ac black flag may be one of the greatest franchise's games, but I recently replayed the original ps4 "remaster" and it doesn't feel like it aged very bad because majority of the game happens on the sea which still has pretty neat water simulation.
The prince of Persia, at least from the gameplay that was leaked last year looked like a total ass imo, so no remorse there.
Re: Crimson Desert Goes Gold, Ambitious PS5 Open Worlder Locks in March Release Date
Well, we all know ps5 version won't resemble the graphical feats they are trying to achieve on pc and other than reliving the "crisis" moment I am not really hyped for it I guess.
Unless you will be playing it on a high end pc, I am sure it will be like two different versions on the market.
Re: Prince of Persia Remake and 5 Other Games Cancelled by Ubisoft
@aethermath it's because the company is so big. They have too many CEOs and too many different studios that can't understand each other.
Re: Prince of Persia Remake and 5 Other Games Cancelled by Ubisoft
@SuperSilverback no it wasn't, prince of persia remake would have been still an old game with old mindset stuck in time.
The gamers of nowadays don't care much of the old games anymore. People who used to play prince of Persia games are now mid 30s and are busy with careers and families.
Edit. If you follow steam charts you can notice that nowadays the biggest money drawers and popular games are the coop experiences with friends.
Gamers nowadays seek for a communication thrills and collective fun rather than shallow stories with arcade gameplay, which would have been a remake of an old game.
Story games should still be a bit part of gaming tho, but adult gamers are now a minority
Re: Prince of Persia Remake and 5 Other Games Cancelled by Ubisoft
I feel like they doing the right thing tho. When something doesn't work out, you go to the whiteboard and wipe the parts that doesn't work while drawing solutions. Clearly the way they have operated wasn't working for the company and for the games they have been making in the last 4-5 years. I would even call it shovelware.
The old games support was the only good thing I could think of this company. Many people will loose the job, but if it helps to get a brighter future without fully losing the game and going bankrupt then it needs to be done.
They have like 10s of thousands of employees, some percentage will lose their job, but it means others can have it saved..if company busts tho, all of them will flood the job seekers.
Re: Ubisoft All-Timer Far Cry 3 Is Getting a 60fps Update on PS5, with More to Follow
Always wanted to play blood dragon but the horrible frame blur and 30 FPS felt horrible to watch at. May give it a shot again
Re: Hardware Review: Sony INZONE H9 II - The Perfect Gaming Headset?
After the last premium Sony headset for playstation that I bought, which was ps platinum headphones, I don't think I will ever going to be buying anything music related from Sony. The cups for ear disintegrated on its own just by mostly being in a box for couple of years. 160 euros wasted, plus it was extremely heavy, made ears sweat like crazy. Meanwhile my beach turtle Xbox 360 headphones still going strong and serving me a purpose 15 years later, although the cups too started to disintegrate. But the lifespan difference and price value is major. Trash from Sony
Re: Former PS4 Exclusive Detroit: Become Human Has Now Sold 15 Million Copies
To me it was a great game🙂↔️🤘 and much better than telltale "fake decision" games.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for January 2026 Announced
Looks weak. I don't even know what other two games are, but the NFS Unbound didn't click to me either.
Re: Game of the Year: #3 - Split Fiction
Split fiction was overhyped. It was a good coop game and much needed , and the other two of Josephs games are one of my favourites, especially when played with friends. But this one didn't click to me.
Re: Naughty Dog Forces Crunch to Get PS5 Exclusive Intergalactic 'Back on Track' for Mid 2027 Release
Oh yeah, crunch on workers has proven time and time again how effective it is /s
Re: The FIFA Video Game Will Return, on Netflix of All Places
Sounds like mobile game filler
Re: Bungie's Marathon Locks in March 2026 Release Date on PS5, Priced at $40
It's a marathon, not make a ton (of cash)?
Re: Poll: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5 Games of 2026?
Hands down, GTA 6. Then only real ones for me are the James bond, wolverine, pragmata and res
Re: PS5 Will Be the Only Console You Can Play Phantom Blade Zero for at Least 12 Months
We should stop with this nonsense. Give people play where they want
Re: Free-to-Play FPS Highguard Closes Out The Game Awards, Coming to PS5 on 26th January
My online only service games catalog says it's out of space. How do I fix this?
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Announces New Divinity RPG, Its 'Biggest Game Ever'
Trailer was really cool
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate The Game Awards 2025?
I'm hyped for control, hoped some shadow releases from Todd , but whatever.
Re: 9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for December 2025 Announced
Premium additions are extremely disappointing to me. No GTA stories, no scarface no legendary PS2 games like most wanted nfs, nfs 2, midnight clubs. There were some cool games added, but fighting ones ain't it.
Re: Honkai: Star Rail's Milestone PS5 Update Allegedly Postponed Due to Political Tensions
Like always china is a joke, making politics of everything
Re: One of 2025's Most Beloved and Adorable Games Is Setting Up Shop on PS5
@Number09 they don't really need to be saved. With library card you pretty much have full power to not only request newests latest game releases but also movies, books, table games, access to portals and software, computers if necessary. All of them can be delivered to you completely free too. I know people who haven't bough an actual video games ever because you can just request a brand new game on release day. Only downsize is that it needs to be given back to any local library after 30 days. Library, at least in Ireland, is the epitomy of piracy because you can get anything for free if you need it. It cost literally nothing to have library card.
Edit, and yes, they even hand out notebooks if you you need one.
Edit 2.
My local library is the center for community gathering, which has an extreme popularity along the youth as it provides day care for free too.
Re: No One Seems to Know if This Shenmue 4 Trailer Is Real or AI
Would have been taken down by now if it was a real deal..
Re: Red Dead Redemption 1's Free PS5 Upgrade Is Available to Download Now, Included with PS Plus Extra
Has no improvement whatsoever lol. Just pitched the straight forward switch 2 port from ps4 with higher res and cap of 60.
Rockstar do be one of the laziest when it comes to ports..
Re: Sony Accused of Using Generative AI Art for PlayStation Advent Calendar Promo
Day 7 one is definitely AI. Look at the gun and the hand holding it. Especially the trigger finger..
Re: Going Platinum #1: Rocket League
I do have a plat in rocket league. I got it so long ago I don't even remember when. But I'm sure it's almost a decade now
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for December 2025 Announced
That's nice to get extra from playstation for the holidays season.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Now at a Staggering 35 Million Sales as Work on Sequel Continues to Ramp Up
I can't get into it..the ps5 version even with the unlocked frame rate on ps5 pro has some issues and it bothers me. I guess I will wait for ps6 and then rerelease of the game with all the proper additions..
Re: Sony Is Actually Advertising PSVR2 This Black Friday
I have already decided to buy myself 3D printer for Xmas
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Just Had the Worst Japanese Retail Launch in Series History
They should close the series until they realise what made cod great in the first place.
Re: Valve Won't Subsidise Steam Machine, Expected to Be Pricier Than More Powerful PS5
@TheArt I think he means first the games that get massively popular within streaming communities. Like schedule 1, RV there yet. Etc
Re: Valve Won't Subsidise Steam Machine, Expected to Be Pricier Than More Powerful PS5
@TheArt as soon as steam machine comes out the steam os will be made publicly available, either for people to troubleshoot their own gabecubes or by modders. I will just slap steam os on my laptop and call it a day
Re: Valve Won't Subsidise Steam Machine, Expected to Be Pricier Than More Powerful PS5
@LogicStrikesAgain except it's not locked to just steam. You can easily buy the game from the third party which would always sell cheaper than steam store front.