Well Sony is on the list of developers/publishers in the show so why not this. A quick teaser with a date and saying more to follow soon. Get everyone talking about a Sony game at a mixed event then put out a SoP in a month or two for the full blow out. The precedent has been set with Horizon doing the date at one of these.
While I do very much miss the excitement of having lots of game reveals in a space of a few days there is no doubt it's demise is for the benefit of the developers. The time and effort that went into producing the vertical slices of polished gameplay for a specific date each year must have been a pain. Now they can reveal stuff whenever it happens to be ready for public showing.
How much notice do people need to buy something? I can easily see an August or even very early September release date reveal if it's coming out in November.
@Voltan I recently watched Pacific Rim: The Black made by Netflix and think that style could work well with Horizon. You're right that to do it well in live action would probably be extremely expensive.
If it had been just the first quote I was thinking he could have meant second game (not necessarily DS related) but the next quote is pretty unambiguous.
Wouldn't be surprised if they are planning on trying to get it ready for when the third Netflix series launches (which I think is near the end of the year) for the extra exposure to the franchise as a whole.
I brought Mutant Year Zero as I absolutely love the X-Com games. However I hit a massive wall about an hour into the game and just couldn't progress and although planned to give it another shot I've yet to get back to it. I'll be curious to see how this one develops as I really liked the element of exploration between battles.
I feel like it seems to be forgotten sometimes that the whole studio was working on RDR2 until the end of 2018 (5 years) with supposedly plenty of crunch. If an extra year or two is needed to truly innovate and avoid crunch I'm all for it.
It made me think I've got to stop bothering to watch these things live and just catch the highlights. It was well produced but had little of interest to me personally.
I thought I seemed to have a lot of money in ME2 from carrying over my character. I've purchased every item from every vendor and barely dented my money.
@Wiggo I got it form 'The Game Collection'. To be fair it's the only game that turned up early of the handful I've brought from them so the odds are pretty slim it will happen again. Still their prices are good and the reward points mean I knock a few quid off every other game I get.
I hope my physical copy turns up a day early like ME Legendary did. This will probably be like Miles Morales and after it's initial opening sales will keep yo-yoing back up the charts.
Hoping there will be a decent Collectors edition for this one, day one for sure. I'm fairly confident it will come this year, I think Sony is just playing very safe with giving out release dates until the games are practically done so they can be confident it will hit that date.
I still think we'll get some form of 'E3 style' stream in either June or maybe July. Even if a lot of it comes from showing mostly third-party deal stuff that they can link to Sony. I think a first teaser for the God of War sequel is very likely if it's about a year at most away.
Sony have definitely settled on this 10pm Thursday slot for SOPs which unfortunately is just when I start work. Oh well my first watch will have to be on my phone on my break. This bodes well for a release sometime in the next few months. Can’t wait.
I attempted the hardest difficulty trophy for ME2 as it was the only trophy I didn't have. It was tricky but I managed it but no trophy popped. So I double checked the trophy and realised I had set to hardcore and not Insanity. Couldn't bring myself to do try it all again but this time even harder. I'm up for giving it another go this time with this edition.
Looks like my copy is staying the wrapper for a lot longer then. I've plenty of other stuff to play. I think they clearly want to make sure this patch makes a obvious and significant improvement to the game.
Great Sony! Exactly when I start work. Looks like I’ll be checking on here on my break (just like now) to see what appeared. Last of Us multiplayer maybe?
@leucocyte @redd214 yeah I've seen hints on Twitter about this and the fact it's supposedly out next month with no digital pre-order and apparently no planned physical release it has some credibility. It would be awesome for Plus owners if true.
@Daleaf Having also never played one until starting it a few days ago I'd definitely say give it go. Rift Apart prompted me to try it out and I'm really enjoying it. I'd recommend to anyone to pick it up and play it.
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Re: Rumour: Could We See a Release Date for God of War Ragnarok at Summer Game Fest?
Well Sony is on the list of developers/publishers in the show so why not this. A quick teaser with a date and saying more to follow soon. Get everyone talking about a Sony game at a mixed event then put out a SoP in a month or two for the full blow out.
The precedent has been set with Horizon doing the date at one of these.
Re: E3 Will Return in 2023, Says Expo Organiser ESA
Re: Soapbox: I Really Miss E3
While I do very much miss the excitement of having lots of game reveals in a space of a few days there is no doubt it's demise is for the benefit of the developers. The time and effort that went into producing the vertical slices of polished gameplay for a specific date each year must have been a pain. Now they can reveal stuff whenever it happens to be ready for public showing.
Re: Thor Voice Actor Finishes 'Last Bit of Work' on God of War Ragnarok
How much notice do people need to buy something? I can easily see an August or even very early September release date reveal if it's coming out in November.
Re: Resident Evil 4 Remake Announced for PS5, Out March 2023
Looking good. Nothing after 4 needs touching so just go back to Code Veronica and get on Dino Crisis remake please Capcom.
Re: CDPR Confirms Most Devs Now on Cyberpunk 2077 Expansion as New Witcher Enters Pre-Production
This was released awhile ago to give an idea of who is on what
Re: Sony Confirms Horizon, God of War, and Gran Turismo TV Shows in Development
@Voltan I liked the first movie, I've not yet seen the sequel. I think the series is worth checking out, I enjoyed it.
Re: Sony Confirms Horizon, God of War, and Gran Turismo TV Shows in Development
@Voltan I recently watched Pacific Rim: The Black made by Netflix and think that style could work well with Horizon. You're right that to do it well in live action would probably be extremely expensive.
Re: Sony Confirms Horizon, God of War, and Gran Turismo TV Shows in Development
@SoulChimera He'll make an even better Nissan GT-R
Re: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Protects the Precious on PS5, PS4 This September
They should of got Rob from Playstation Access for the voice. He does a more accurate impression of Serkis' Gollum.
Re: Mini Review: A Monster's Expedition (PS5) - Chill Out with This Relaxing and Intelligent Puzzler
I've certainly been finding myself looking for more chilled relaxing games to play alongside the big games. Looks interesting.
Re: New PS Store Weekend Sale Has Lots of Cheap PS5, PS4 Games
@nyXhc420 Where are you hearing this from???
Re: Death Stranding 2 Just Got Outed by Norman Reedus
If it had been just the first quote I was thinking he could have meant second game (not necessarily DS related) but the next quote is pretty unambiguous.
Re: Tomb Raider, Deus Ex Remakes and Remasters Could Come to PS5, PS4
It's about time Lara took on a T-Rex with some pistols again.
Re: The Witcher 3 Celebrates 7th Anniversary, but Still No Update on PS5 Version
Wouldn't be surprised if they are planning on trying to get it ready for when the third Netflix series launches (which I think is near the end of the year) for the extra exposure to the franchise as a whole.
Re: Star Wars KOTOR PS5 Remake News Coming 'in the Next Several Months'
I’ve never played the original but only heard good things. Eager to see how this turns out.
Re: Mutant Year Zero Dev Announces Miasma Chronicles for PS5, Out in 2023
I brought Mutant Year Zero as I absolutely love the X-Com games. However I hit a massive wall about an hour into the game and just couldn't progress and although planned to give it another shot I've yet to get back to it. I'll be curious to see how this one develops as I really liked the element of exploration between battles.
Re: Hands On: Matchpoint: Tennis Championships Could Be the Ace We've Been Waiting For
Top Spin 4 would be a remaster I would buy in a heart beat.
Re: Horizon's Tallneck Is Getting Its Very Own LEGO Set
I wonder if this could be the first of many sets. I’m definitely getting this.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Breaks Silence with Stream on 15th February
It would be nice to finally take the game out of the wrapper. I still hold out hope they can turn this game around and regain some reputation.
Re: Maybe Don't Look at Horizon Forbidden West's PS5, PS4 Trophy List
@Voltan that's pretty much all I want to know before starting a game. Missable trophies can be a pain.
Re: Sony Acquires Guns Up Team Valkyrie Entertainment
It seems quite sensible to have a team of devs that can be easily moved from project to project to help other Studios meet deadlines.
Re: Feature: Our PS5, PS4 Predictions for PlayStation Showcase 2021
No-one think it's time for a reveal of part 2 of FF VII Remake?
It would be really nice to be genuinely be surprised by something new that hasn't been rumoured or leaked for a change.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West PS5, PS4 Pre-Orders Live Now, Special Editions Detailed
Regalla Edition already out of stock at Game. Had to go for the CE instead.
Re: Abandoned PS5 Saga Sounds Eerily Familiar to Past Blue Box Projects
Apparently it's up
https://twitter.com/BBGameStudios/status/1426270646917545989
Anyone bothered to look, I'm watching the footie.
Re: GTA 6 Release Window Rumours Pick Up Steam
I feel like it seems to be forgotten sometimes that the whole studio was working on RDR2 until the end of 2018 (5 years) with supposedly plenty of crunch.
If an extra year or two is needed to truly innovate and avoid crunch I'm all for it.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game at E3 2021?
After picking A Plague Tale Requiem, I’m struggling to pick anything. That’s how little I’m excited for.
Went for GoG and Avatar as they have potential but definitely need to see/know more on both.
Re: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Save the Universe on PS5, PS4 This October
Impressed enough to keep an eye on it. Curious to see how in-depth the choice system goes.
I hope we get the 'choice' to cut that silly little beard off Rocket.
Re: A Plague Tale: Requiem Very Likely Coming to PS5, PS4
@Agramonte Cool so new gen only. Even more exciting then.
Re: A Plague Tale: Requiem Very Likely Coming to PS5, PS4
Probably the only thing I've seen all E3 that I'm interested in. Look forward to seeing how they might improve upon the original.
Re: Talking Point: Was Ubisoft Forward a Show to Remember?
If you catch me lurking in another livestream chat please advise me to go do something constructive instead.
Re: Gallery: Gawk at Gorgeous Kena: Bridge of Spirits PS5 Screens
You can see this gameplay at 20:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VXqhVm5tzw&t=1606s
Re: Talking Point: Did Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live Blow You Away?
It made me think I've got to stop bothering to watch these things live and just catch the highlights. It was well produced but had little of interest to me personally.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Patch 1.03 Fixes Trophy Bugs, Weird Eye Animations, and More
I thought I seemed to have a lot of money in ME2 from carrying over my character. I've purchased every item from every vendor and barely dented my money.
Re: Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
@Wiggo I got it form 'The Game Collection'. To be fair it's the only game that turned up early of the handful I've brought from them so the odds are pretty slim it will happen again. Still their prices are good and the reward points mean I knock a few quid off every other game I get.
Re: Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
I hope my physical copy turns up a day early like ME Legendary did. This will probably be like Miles Morales and after it's initial opening sales will keep yo-yoing back up the charts.
Re: Deal: PS Plus 12-Month Memberships Now Up to One Third Off
Amazon UK has dropped to £32.85. Just topped up from there.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Horizon Forbidden West?
Hoping there will be a decent Collectors edition for this one, day one for sure. I'm fairly confident it will come this year, I think Sony is just playing very safe with giving out release dates until the games are practically done so they can be confident it will hit that date.
Re: Soapbox: Why I'm Not Expecting a PS5, PS4 Press Conference from PlayStation Next Month
I still think we'll get some form of 'E3 style' stream in either June or maybe July. Even if a lot of it comes from showing mostly third-party deal stuff that they can link to Sony. I think a first teaser for the God of War sequel is very likely if it's about a year at most away.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Reveal This Thursday in New State of Play Livestream
Sony have definitely settled on this 10pm Thursday slot for SOPs which unfortunately is just when I start work. Oh well my first watch will have to be on my phone on my break.
This bodes well for a release sometime in the next few months. Can’t wait.
Re: Random: PS5 Purchasers in China Received This Platinum Trophy Pin Badge
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 376
I will be spending my gaming time here this weekend
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Has Three Platinum Trophies on PS4, 130 Trophies in Total
I attempted the hardest difficulty trophy for ME2 as it was the only trophy I didn't have. It was tricky but I managed it but no trophy popped. So I double checked the trophy and realised I had set to hardcore and not Insanity. Couldn't bring myself to do try it all again but this time even harder.
I'm up for giving it another go this time with this edition.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
I was going to get it at some point but maybe not day 1 but the latest trailer/state of play has swung me. Pre-ordered a little while ago.
Re: GTA Online Player Boosts Hopes of Faster Loading on PS5
Faster load times come with the $50,000,000 super apartment.
Re: All Free PS4 Games, Offers Included in Play At Home Initiative 2021
I would have thought everyone understood the updating articles
principle on Push Square by now.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077's Crucial v1.2 Patch Delayed on PS5, PS4
Looks like my copy is staying the wrapper for a lot longer then. I've plenty of other stuff to play. I think they clearly want to make sure this patch makes a obvious and significant improvement to the game.
Re: State of Play Livestream Confirmed for Thursday, Focuses on 10 PS5, PS4 Games
Great Sony! Exactly when I start work. Looks like I’ll be checking on here on my break (just like now) to see what appeared.
Last of Us multiplayer maybe?
Re: More Brand New Games to Launch for Free with PS Plus
@leucocyte @redd214 yeah I've seen hints on Twitter about this and the fact it's supposedly out next month with no digital pre-order and apparently no planned physical release it has some credibility. It would be awesome for Plus owners if true.
Re: Sony Giving Away Free PS4 Games as Play At Home Initiative Returns
@Daleaf Having also never played one until starting it a few days ago I'd definitely say give it go. Rift Apart prompted me to try it out and I'm really enjoying it.
I'd recommend to anyone to pick it up and play it.