@get2sammyb It seems crazy to me that Destiny on it's own generated enough money to pay for that many employees. Were they that large when they left Microsoft? Maybe they got overambitious in expanding the studio.
I voted for Astro, AC Shadows, Dragon Age and Star Wars Outlaws. It was only after submitting my votes that I realised I missed KCD 2 and could no longer vote for it. It could possibly be my most anticipated of the lot as I've only recently tried the first and have now put over 100 hours and still going.
@ShogunRok I did find the character creator under 'demo' in the store. Thanks for the reply. All downloaded and character done. Just a pawn to create then I'll give it a go.
I've yo-yoed with my interest in the game so I'll definitely try a demo. Great tip about the character creator. So there is a separate downloadable for that, from the demo, in the store I take it?
The more that information comes out the more optimistic I become about the game. Still need to be convinced it will be great but I'm hopeful Bioware can pull it off.
I wouldn't be surprised if Ubisoft studies which of the characters the player base uses more of to help determine future titles gameplay style. Naoe looks more like the type of AC gameplay I look for.
Was that a different Voice Actor for Solas? It's been a while since I last played Inquisition but it felt different. I haven't formed a solid opinion after watching the gameplay but curious to see/hear more.
This looks really promising. It seems there has been some hands on sessions for some media, Skill Up has a video uploaded with his impressions so bound to be others.
@Shepherd_Tallon @WizzNL I think has contributed to the general feeling of disappointment from showcases nowadays. There is less excitement for a 'reveal' when you know it's coming. I loathe this 'insider', I know things, spoiling of events.
I would love to actually be surprised by something in the show. I miss the days when there weren't 'insiders' who feel the need to show how in the know they are by leaking stuff before the studios get their chance to reveal their games. Half the fun of the big E3 shows was having games appear you had no idea were being made.
@themightyant @AK4tywill They clearly did a poor job of getting a more concise answer out of him if they all they wanted was a quote for marketing. Instead it seems they too much liberty in their ‘editing’ to find an answer they liked.
If you’re going to post an interview why not just transcribe it verbatim. Trying to edit it down and maintain the ‘essence’ of answers just seems a silly way to do something.
Just checked a few minutes ago and thought it still wasn’t working. However noticed where it said game before the price there was a drop down arrow next to ‘Game’. Clicking on that showed a second option of also ‘Game’. Choosing that changed the price to download. A bit of a mess to find but it is there.
Went scouring through my PS4 collection looking for Fallout 4 as I thought I might give the upgrade a go. After going back and forth checking them over I discovered I must have lent it to my brother ages ago and forgot. He lives the other end of the country so it looks like it is going to wait a while. Unless they fix it to work with the Plus Collection version.
As someone who played and quite enjoyed the first 2, the 'play as anyone' feature just made it less appealing for me. An interesting idea but ultimately I'd much rather play as an interesting character with a detailed story. Suffice to say I never got it but it seems a shame to see it just dumped as I feel it had plenty of potential still. The invading multiplayer function was quite unique and fun.
The studio that made Top Spin was brought by 2K and merged into Hanger 13. I’m still optimistic that the people that made the series great are still there and will make this a quality return to it. 🤞
Pretty great trailer, certainly got my attention. If that's real-time it has to running on some super high spec pc. Eager to see how actual gameplay looks though.
Not sure about the player likeness for Carlos and Iga but excited for the game nonetheless. Probably find if the game does well commercially it will get easier to get more players added to the game over time.
It has to be the same person giving 1 every time yes? Somewhere on this site is an account with a game collection of tons of 1 star games. If it could be found I'd be curious if anything isn't a 1.
The studio has a lot of pressure for a hit with this one. Having to come out in a post BG3 world certainly isn't going to help. I hope they can pull it off though. I think we'll finally see some gameplay in the summer.
Guessing this is still a while off as the footage looked like the original. I'm thinking this was just about the announcement rather than showing off the rework. The camera change sounds interesting.
Every Hideo game seems to get crazier than the last. Quite enjoyed the first without being amazed by it. This looks just too bizarre to not want to experience it at least once.
One to keep an eye on then. I'm curious though, has Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz been the Creative Director from inception and they are just announcing it now or has he just taken over the role from someone else? Anyway Thronebreaker has an amazing story, it's a shame so few will experience it due to it's card based gameplay.
I'm probably one of the rare few who are fine with Sony's first party studios staying completely silent until they are near completion and almost ready to launch. I've always got plenty to play and don't need to know about anything more than several months away. My only hope is they continue to let their studios make the games they want to make and are passionate about creating.
The bit that doesn’t seem to be covered here is that he shows no remorse for his actions or any willingness to stop. It’s not so much about punishment but protecting everyone from someone mentally incapable of realising they are doing something wrong. We can hope that the hospital is able to find some kind of treatment that may help him overcome this and return to society.
@AdamNovice yeah I've only done an hour or so but there is already more to it than I thought. Just unlocked the 'new rage' which was great.
Unfortunately I've already had a Youtube thumbnail spoil the end so I immediately blocked that channel. Still, I forgot how pleasurable the combat was, even if it's taking a while to get back into the swing of it.
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Re: Sony to Establish Brand New PS Studios Team for PS5 Sci-Fi Action Game
@get2sammyb It seems crazy to me that Destiny on it's own generated enough money to pay for that many employees. Were they that large when they left Microsoft? Maybe they got overambitious in expanding the studio.
Re: Tiebreak Aims to Topple TopSpin 2K25 with a Huge Licensed Roster on PS5, PS4
@dellyrascal That's slightly disappointing but you would hope that they improve with each game they make.
Re: Tiebreak Aims to Topple TopSpin 2K25 with a Huge Licensed Roster on PS5, PS4
Is this made by someone new or is it a rebrand by the AO Tennis people?
A demo would be super handy for this.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 23
Love the new leaderboard. I got lucky with guesses on questions 3,8 and 10.
Our leader is a quick reader.
Re: Random: Former Beetroot Farmer Currently Senior CDPR Dev on The Witcher Sequel
I approve this story
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets a Free Trial for a Limited Time on PS5
@AfroMario Which one? The one where Dumbledore Calrissian has to return the ring to Mordor?
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Most Anticipated PS5 Game for the Second Half of 2024?
I voted for Astro, AC Shadows, Dragon Age and Star Wars Outlaws. It was only after submitting my votes that I realised I missed KCD 2 and could no longer vote for it. It could possibly be my most anticipated of the lot as I've only recently tried the first and have now put over 100 hours and still going.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets a Free Trial for a Limited Time on PS5
@ShogunRok I did find the character creator under 'demo' in the store. Thanks for the reply.
All downloaded and character done. Just a pawn to create then I'll give it a go.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets a Free Trial for a Limited Time on PS5
I've yo-yoed with my interest in the game so I'll definitely try a demo.
Great tip about the character creator. So there is a separate downloadable for that, from the demo, in the store I take it?
Re: Turn-Based Viking RPG Norse Announced for PS5, Written By Historical Author Giles Kristian
Okay, you have my attention. Sounds like something to keep an eye on for me.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Assures Its RPG Roots with Massive Skill Trees for Each Class
The more that information comes out the more optimistic I become about the game. Still need to be convinced it will be great but I'm hopeful Bioware can pull it off.
Re: PlayStation Studios' Bluepoint Games Still Working on Its Mysterious 'Original Title'
I personally hope it remains mysterious until they choose to reveal what it is without someone leaking it.
Re: Preview: Assassin's Creed Shadows' Two Characters Will Satisfy Both Old and New Fans on PS5
I wouldn't be surprised if Ubisoft studies which of the characters the player base uses more of to help determine future titles gameplay style.
Naoe looks more like the type of AC gameplay I look for.
Re: Scathing Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Previews Unfavourably Compare Gameplay to PS Vita's Uncharted: Golden Abyss
I watched Skill Up's impressions video and he seemed much more positive, although did also class it in way that could be considered 'safe'.
Re: Preview: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Leans Hard into Companions, Choices, and Consequences
Was that a different Voice Actor for Solas? It's been a while since I last played Inquisition but it felt different. I haven't formed a solid opinion after watching the gameplay but curious to see/hear more.
Re: Hold Your Horses, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Actually Looks Sick in Gameplay Teaser
@Mintie thanks for the confirmation. I’m still eager to see it too.
Re: Hold Your Horses, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Actually Looks Sick in Gameplay Teaser
The full gameplay reveal is in about 2 and a half hours yes? Had to do some searching and only found US times which I think I’ve converted right.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Demos Out of This Galaxy PS5 Gameplay
This looks really promising. It seems there has been some hands on sessions for some media, Skill Up has a video uploaded with his impressions so bound to be others.
Re: Rumour: LEGO Horizon Adventures Is a PS5, PC Game from Day One, Reveal at Summer Game Fest Tomorrow
@Shepherd_Tallon @WizzNL I think has contributed to the general feeling of disappointment from showcases nowadays. There is less excitement for a 'reveal' when you know it's coming.
I loathe this 'insider', I know things, spoiling of events.
Re: Dragon Age Dreadwolf Will Finally Be Revealed This Weekend, Except It Technically Won't Be
Call it whatever just be good 🤞
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your PS5 Predictions for Summer Game Fest 2024?
Nice to see Xcom get some attention. Either of those Resi remakes would be awesome to see but had to vote for Xcom no matter how unlikely it is.
Re: When Is PlayStation's State of Play?
I would love to actually be surprised by something in the show. I miss the days when there weren't 'insiders' who feel the need to show how in the know they are by leaking stuff before the studios get their chance to reveal their games.
Half the fun of the big E3 shows was having games appear you had no idea were being made.
Re: Sony Removes Naughty Dog Boss Interview Following Complete Misquotes
@themightyant @AK4tywill They clearly did a poor job of getting a more concise answer out of him if they all they wanted was a quote for marketing. Instead it seems they too much liberty in their ‘editing’ to find an answer they liked.
Re: Sony Removes Naughty Dog Boss Interview Following Complete Misquotes
If you’re going to post an interview why not just transcribe it verbatim. Trying to edit it down and maintain the ‘essence’ of answers just seems a silly way to do something.
Re: Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures Developing 'Open World Action-Adventure' Game
I wonder if Rockstar is concerned about a possible flood of employees who might be interested in jumping ship to join them.
Re: Fallout 4 PS5 Now Available for PS Plus Collection Owners
Just checked a few minutes ago and thought it still wasn’t working. However noticed where it said game before the price there was a drop down arrow next to ‘Game’. Clicking on that showed a second option of also ‘Game’. Choosing that changed the price to download.
A bit of a mess to find but it is there.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Version Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox, and PC
Went scouring through my PS4 collection looking for Fallout 4 as I thought I might give the upgrade a go. After going back and forth checking them over I discovered I must have lent it to my brother ages ago and forgot. He lives the other end of the country so it looks like it is going to wait a while.
Unless they fix it to work with the Plus Collection version.
Re: Rumour: Watch Dogs Is Dead, and Legion Reportedly Killed It
As someone who played and quite enjoyed the first 2, the 'play as anyone' feature just made it less appealing for me. An interesting idea but ultimately I'd much rather play as an interesting character with a detailed story.
Suffice to say I never got it but it seems a shame to see it just dumped as I feel it had plenty of potential still.
The invading multiplayer function was quite unique and fun.
Re: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5) - A Killer Serve 13 Years in the Making
Reassuring review. I’ve been eager for Top Spin’s return for a long time and looking forward to getting it.
Re: Interview: Hangar 13 on TopSpin 2K25's Triumphant PS5 Return
The studio that made Top Spin was brought by 2K and merged into Hanger 13. I’m still optimistic that the people that made the series great are still there and will make this a quality return to it. 🤞
Re: TopSpin 2K25 Brings Crossplay Courts to PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb Do you know if there will be a review coming before release?
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Still Has Undiscovered Easter Eggs, Says Designer
I enjoyed The Office reference to Hide's Yakuza story with Darryl.
Re: Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra the Official Name of Amy Hennig's Marvel Game, Out in 2025
Pretty great trailer, certainly got my attention. If that's real-time it has to running on some super high spec pc. Eager to see how actual gameplay looks though.
Re: TopSpin 2K25 Targets a Career Grand Slam from 26th April on PS5, PS4
Not sure about the player likeness for Carlos and Iga but excited for the game nonetheless.
Probably find if the game does well commercially it will get easier to get more players added to the game over time.
Re: Preview: TopSpin 2K25 Might Be Worth the 13-Year Wait
This has just become my most anticipated game. Fingers crossed they nail it.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
It has to be the same person giving 1 every time yes? Somewhere on this site is an account with a game collection of tons of 1 star games. If it could be found I'd be curious if anything isn't a 1.
Re: Rumour: Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Finally, Finally Release Later This Year
The studio has a lot of pressure for a hit with this one. Having to come out in a post BG3 world certainly isn't going to help. I hope they can pull it off though. I think we'll finally see some gameplay in the summer.
Re: Schlock Horror Favourite Until Dawn Being Rebuilt for PS5, PC
Guessing this is still a while off as the footage looked like the original. I'm thinking this was just about the announcement rather than showing off the rework. The camera change sounds interesting.
Re: Death Stranding 2 Subtitle On the Beach Confirmed, Out in 2025
Every Hideo game seems to get crazier than the last. Quite enjoyed the first without being amazed by it. This looks just too bizarre to not want to experience it at least once.
Re: Another PlayStation State of Play Broadcast Announced for Next Week, Featuring Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
@Loamy I would imagine this is a much shorter one just focusing on FF yeah. Maybe an immediate demo drop announcement.
Re: New Silent Hill 2 PS5 Trailer Shows Combat, Puzzles, and More
It has a very similar look to RE4 so they are going to have to work hard to make sure it doesn't suffer in comparison.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Remastered Director Doesn't Get Fan 'Consternation' Surrounding Re-Release
@themightyant you're talking too much sense in this comment section.
I find myself thinking of the Ricky Gervais joke about guitar lessons increasingly often when checking comment sections of late.
Re: TopSpin 2K25 Brings Back Ace Tennis Series After 13-Year Absence
Hopefully they have worked off what they already had for Topspin 4 and just update it and improve it visually. I really hope they get this right.
Re: Dark Fantasy RPG Dawnwalker Is the First Game from Ex-Witcher Devs at Rebel Wolves
One to keep an eye on then. I'm curious though, has Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz been the Creative Director from inception and they are just announcing it now or has he just taken over the role from someone else?
Anyway Thronebreaker has an amazing story, it's a shame so few will experience it due to it's card based gameplay.
Re: Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
I’m not big on JRPGs but curious enough to give the demo a try. Just downloading now and quite enjoying the music playing on the game tile.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want from Sony and PlayStation in 2024?
I'm probably one of the rare few who are fine with Sony's first party studios staying completely silent until they are near completion and almost ready to launch. I've always got plenty to play and don't need to know about anything more than several months away.
My only hope is they continue to let their studios make the games they want to make and are passionate about creating.
Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2023
I would have gone for RE4 Remake. Visually and artistically impressive.
Re: GTA 6 Hacker Ruled a High Risk to the Public, Sentenced to Life in Hospital
The bit that doesn’t seem to be covered here is that he shows no remorse for his actions or any willingness to stop.
It’s not so much about punishment but protecting everyone from someone mentally incapable of realising they are doing something wrong. We can hope that the hospital is able to find some kind of treatment that may help him overcome this and return to society.
Re: Bethesda Has Delayed Fallout 4's PS5 Version to Next Year
I'd be surprised if they don't plan to release it alongside the TV show for maximum publicity.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla?
@AdamNovice yeah I've only done an hour or so but there is already more to it than I thought. Just unlocked the 'new rage' which was great.
Unfortunately I've already had a Youtube thumbnail spoil the end so I immediately blocked that channel. Still, I forgot how pleasurable the combat was, even if it's taking a while to get back into the swing of it.