I wish it came out a different time like November! Im in a spooky mood and have plenty to play now. But, i like the studio and Tsushima and am very excited, so I'll probably be playing if the delivery ever arrives today!
Oh wow. I figured they could have probably done like 10 minutes of this game in a regular varied State of Play. They are so scarce nowadays too, so I feel like it could be a few months for another one. Or, they could announce a big title in a blog post. They are a bit odd nowadays.
Psychonauts 2 is great, but I have it. So I'll try out the other two games. I like puzzles on occasion and I've heard a lot about Stardew Valley. I loved Harvest Moon games and, this isnt that, but I'll play it for a bit probably.
At first, I was thinking the wolf dens and caged wolves were what got the points directly for the worlf, but it seems like you can use any skill points and its a skill like others. Still cool though!
I love God of War. Its my favorite series, but i dont want them to do something totally different with it to "keep it fresh". Id like a Miles Morales level game to wrap up some loose ends the game left and the creatives hinted at. (Tyr!) But then, something full and new would be awesome from them!
Hoping the best for him and glad he found something to pursue. Sad to see people leave a first party studio, but I hope he makes it through and launches their first game.
I really want some native Ratchet & Clank or God of War games that arent streaming from the PS3 HD remastered. And Chulip and Monster Rancher. Butni appreciate any insite into this!
I think after a few years, putting them up to drive interest in them. I'm alright owning and supporting first party games I want. And I have played a trial or for a little while while I have Extra, and then end up getting the game because I got to try it.
Yeah i dont really like that answer for rotating games out to help discovery. I figured they'd prioritize first party IP, not be removing that. And optimistic take could be they removed Resistance to bring it back on in a different form, like a standalone purchase and not streaming. Or a remaster.
I really wish they'd do native Ratchet and Clank games, but even the PS2 ones are streaming from the PS3 remastered.
Good bringing it to attention! Luckily, its not taking creativity away like character or map design. That is an odd thing, but maybe they used images generated themselves. Like they made 5 or 6 leaf textures and then used that to populate the many trees to save time. Not stealing from others, which is the most egregious use of AI. I hate AI used in art, but I'll give this a benefit of the doubt and hope that, since we dont know how they went about it and didn't take anything creative away.
I like Nickelodeon, but that's kinda nonsense. Its racing game characters. They have plenty other Sega characters that would be more fitting and wanted. There's surely more to come, but this just gives the game a weird tone.
I remember years ago, it was said they just don't typically sell on Xbox. Then XIII went multi platform and did whatever. They've done it a few times and it doesnt seem to really be some big extra boom. Playstation has that built in audience, where im sure some would like to give it a go on Xbox, you typically go with an ecosystem with the type of games you like. Plus, GamePass training to get all your games on a service isn't great.
Chulip, any native Ratchet & Clank, and so many classics needed on Premium. I like the back catalog, but it is ridiculous they haven't added anything significant and taken away from it even.
I wish it did have something big from a first party IP or direct studio. But, there was something for most people here and it didn't drag. I saw a few things to look forward to.
Thank you for the kind words to a fun game people overlook. I loved what the beta had. The relaunch was rocky and they just didn't fix the issues and kept changing gameplay too often. I think it could have been fixed still. I've never been competitive, but really loved this game.
I really loved Injustice and have great memories with it, but i went really nuts with Injustice 2! All of the dlc announcement hype, its one of my most played hours ever, and my now-wife loved watching me play it actually. I think MK1 was cool and it was their concept to reboot. But hopefully they got the odd ideas out and can make Injustice 3 everything we can hope!
I really like the collectibles that arent random or generic. I think the coins price should be less on the app. The campaigns encourage checking out, or at least engaging in a new game or to give a spotlight on an indie. I think a lot of good can be done with it. And to embrace their legacy and IPs. And on top of all of that, the gift cards back for being a loyal customer just makes sense. I really hope something else comes out of it. It seemed like Stars had a lot of potential and they abandoned it.
Part of me can't believe they'd listen to such long and loud outcry for another. Even if 3D, it could be a sidescrolling platformer like classic games. I hope it doesn't take a decade, get canceled, and hope they don't biff it.
I think a couple of the new games will be interesting to check out. But yes, it is the removal of these (especially Resistance and Infamous) that makes it not great. Really bizarre. Long shot, but maybe they re-release properly and that's part of them saying they respect their legacy and IP's.
Really, REALLY excited for Midnight Walk!! But, its one of the few games my wife got excited for, so I'm getting it for her. I'd prefer physical release, but smaller release and team, so I'll support it at launch!!
There's a lot they could do with it. Especially with a mascot platforms taking of my like it did with Astrobot. I liked Sackboy Big Adventure and played it with my wife. If they game it the care they could have, they can make something special. They released awesome dlc costumes for SBA too. If they add some of that into a story, they could bring the nostalgia with an actual older character.
Oblivion is cool, and I'm glad for fans, but it was never really for me. Way too big and expensive. But I've had Clair Obscur pre-ordered and have been loving it. I always didn't like the idea of shadow drops from consumer standpoints because, if it was something I really wanted, I typically don't have the money to just drop on it suddenly. I'm an adult and prefer to plan it out in advance for a new release. The indie developer issue is a good point too. I'm glad they have a good spirit about it, but that does suck.
@twitchtvpat Fall of Man and 2 were just added in November. I remember them being in PS Now and I remembered it was odd so many games didn't just transfer over to Plus. I played a bit of each of them a couple months ago and it could really use a bit of cleanup, but after a moment, the controls weren't too bad. I remember the controls feeling so different on PS3 when I played a demo for 3 years ago. But I'm glad I got a good feel of it now and want a remaster of it now.
Removing from Premium is ridiculous. I am hoping and feeling like this is for a proper release of them. It's odd they just went up not long ago and could have just stayed up.
Really frustrating I was checking every day by going to my library on the app and seeing if a recent Plus game was locked, to see if I'd gotten my 5 days. I'd seen reports and people say they got theirs and then, after a couple weeks, probably one of the only days I didn't check, I got it. I found out the next day, missing a day, and then had plans those couple nights so I got like 1 day to use it. I appreciate that they did that, but that really sucked how I waited and then had it suddenly happen without me knowing and wasting part of it.
That's really ridiculous to not have that as a pack-in game. And not having a cute mascot or character of some kind. It is crazy how Nintendo, the more consumer-friendly and weird one, is doing such an odd job overall on everything I've seen of Switch 2. Even the name! Was "Super Switch" taken?!
My wife and I enjoyed the beta and had one preordered at least, and being low on sales and iffy on what was going to happen when EVERY media on it was negative and others got scared off too. I still wish I got one for the trophies and the rarity of it. Since we did really like most of the game.
Sometimes sites are so eager to get the clickable article headline, they lose context. And this had a bad impact and it's happened before. I'm glad for the correction, but it seems it wasn't by the author, but the publisher of the article.
The Portal got announced like right after the Playstation edition of the Android Backbone went up to order. I was bummed it overshadowed it, but glad it's done well. I love the Backbone though and, as a dad of a young one, it's been very handy the last couple years! Getting to play during quiet time or when the TV is taken all day.
@madmaxrules I would love either one of those and am glad to see them mentioned! I think this will probably be a shooter though. Also, I'm guessing Sony might own IP for Folklore by publishing it, but I've never known if they do.
Also, I didn't realize Slitterhead finally released. They just stopped talking about it. They had zero marketing and will probably say it didn't do well. I don't play much horror, but was excited for others to play it.
I read this while I'm wearing a Patapon shirt. I wish they'd do something smaller scale! Tokyo Jungle, Fat Princess, there are so many great ones lost! They can have a small team at a studio or a smaller studio just do something for $20 or something like they used to for PSN on PS3. JUST TRY IT ONCE AGAIN, SONY!
I played some of the original Life Is Strange and was enjoying it despite the issues with the notorious dialog. But I felt like I wasn't in the mindset for watching stuff play out to people and it get so depressing. I haven't gone back to any of them, but was glad when people enjoyed them.
This game has seemed interesting and I'm glad it's getting praise. I'll probably wait for both parts to be out and maybe try it. I do always wonder if my wife would think it's ever weird of me if it gets too into a teenage girl experience for a grown man in his thirties to be playing. But I might give it a go.
I only got to vote once. Maybe I pressed submit and could have selected more. Well, my top is 1. The Midnight Walk 2. MGS: Delta 3. Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
I think Split Fiction will be a lot of fun for my wife and me, but it's not grabbing me as much as I wish it was. Hell is Us also is looking interesting.
I played Jedi when it came out and loved it. Nothing really stands out to me, but do think it's cool Lost Records is going day one. I don't know if I'll get to it, and don't play many of those, but I appreciate what it is.
I am so exciting! They captured something special in Season 1. Having flavors from the games, but they're own thing and plenty of references and characters. Mr Grimm, Calypso, and the Axel tease! I wanna see how they transport between events. This looks great and I hope they didn't try to change what they had going.
Housemarq was a nice surprise, but I was hoping for a couple of PS Studios announcements. I'm glad for more of and dates for Midnight Walk and Borderlands 4. Borderlands I need to see some story for, because a little UI tweak aside, it mostly seems the same. A couple other things alright and the MGS Delta trailer showing a few days ago was still cool.
Good that it's "at a future date" because, although I'm not planning to jump into it, a full Monday is different than a full Friday. People might have taken off early to play and can stay up later on a Friday. So I think they're taking that into consideration. That's nice of them, not being their issue even.
I'm in the US and buying physical games! I wish they'd make some more available though, because I'd prefer as much as I can. But also my PS Plus games are digital too.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 602
Oh wow, I played Festival of Blood too!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Ghost of Yotei?
I wish it came out a different time like November! Im in a spooky mood and have plenty to play now. But, i like the studio and Tsushima and am very excited, so I'll probably be playing if the delivery ever arrives today!
Re: State of Play Confirmed for 3rd September, Deep Dive on 007 First Light
Oh wow. I figured they could have probably done like 10 minutes of this game in a regular varied State of Play. They are so scarce nowadays too, so I feel like it could be a few months for another one. Or, they could announce a big title in a blog post. They are a bit odd nowadays.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2025?
Psychonauts 2 is great, but I have it. So I'll try out the other two games. I like puzzles on occasion and I've heard a lot about Stardew Valley. I loved Harvest Moon games and, this isnt that, but I'll play it for a bit probably.
Re: $200 MGS Delta Collector's Edition Ridiculed Over Temu-Esque Snake Figurine
Oh my gosh, he looks like the actor Adam Goldberg!
Re: There's More to Ghost of Yotei's Mysterious Wolf Companion Than We Thought
At first, I was thinking the wolf dens and caged wolves were what got the points directly for the worlf, but it seems like you can use any skill points and its a skill like others. Still cool though!
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want from God of War Maker Sony Santa Monica Next?
I love God of War. Its my favorite series, but i dont want them to do something totally different with it to "keep it fresh". Id like a Miles Morales level game to wrap up some loose ends the game left and the creatives hinted at. (Tyr!) But then, something full and new would be awesome from them!
Re: The Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Doesn't Look Good, But That's Kinda Perfect
The first one had issues and was a bit messy, but I liked it. It was fun and entertaining with some good fights in it.
Re: Director of The Last of Us' Axed PS5 Multiplayer to Start New Studio in Japan
Hoping the best for him and glad he found something to pursue. Sad to see people leave a first party studio, but I hope he makes it through and launches their first game.
Re: Publishers Pitch Sony on Adding Retro Classics to PS Plus
I really want some native Ratchet & Clank or God of War games that arent streaming from the PS3 HD remastered. And Chulip and Monster Rancher. Butni appreciate any insite into this!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025?
I think they're good variety and value, but nothing I was too amped to get. But all things I'd look at trying out. Which is also good.
Re: 'We're Not Looking to Put First-Party Games in PS Plus Day and Date': Sony Rejects Xbox Game Pass Model
I think after a few years, putting them up to drive interest in them. I'm alright owning and supporting first party games I want. And I have played a trial or for a little while while I have Extra, and then end up getting the game because I got to try it.
Re: Sony Hasn't Given Up on Adding More PS3 Games to PS Plus Yet
Yeah i dont really like that answer for rotating games out to help discovery. I figured they'd prioritize first party IP, not be removing that. And optimistic take could be they removed Resistance to bring it back on in a different form, like a standalone purchase and not streaming. Or a remaster.
I really wish they'd do native Ratchet and Clank games, but even the PS2 ones are streaming from the PS3 remastered.
Re: Hot Shots Golf Fans Fume at Use of Generative AI in PS5 Revival
Good bringing it to attention! Luckily, its not taking creativity away like character or map design. That is an odd thing, but maybe they used images generated themselves. Like they made 5 or 6 leaf textures and then used that to populate the many trees to save time. Not stealing from others, which is the most egregious use of AI. I hate AI used in art, but I'll give this a benefit of the doubt and hope that, since we dont know how they went about it and didn't take anything creative away.
Re: SpongeBob, TMNT, Avatar DLC Confirmed for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
I like Nickelodeon, but that's kinda nonsense. Its racing game characters. They have plenty other Sega characters that would be more fitting and wanted. There's surely more to come, but this just gives the game a weird tone.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 May Have Underperformed on PS5, But It's Doing Terribly on Xbox
I remember years ago, it was said they just don't typically sell on Xbox. Then XIII went multi platform and did whatever. They've done it a few times and it doesnt seem to really be some big extra boom. Playstation has that built in audience, where im sure some would like to give it a go on Xbox, you typically go with an ecosystem with the type of games you like. Plus, GamePass training to get all your games on a service isn't great.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2025?
Chulip, any native Ratchet & Clank, and so many classics needed on Premium. I like the back catalog, but it is ridiculous they haven't added anything significant and taken away from it even.
Re: Looks Like a New SpongeBob Game Announcement Will Drop Anchor Soon
The games have been silly and fun, so I'd be glad to see what another is like!
Re: Tencent Buys 15% Stake in Helldivers 2 Dev Arrowhead for $80 Million
The way they spoke, I figured they didn't want any partner. So that's kind unfortunate not only was it not with Sony, but tencent of all companies.
Re: Reaction: Sony Finally Understands the Assignment with One of the Best State of Plays of the PS5 Era
I wish it did have something big from a first party IP or direct studio. But, there was something for most people here and it didn't drag. I saw a few things to look forward to.
Re: That's All, Folks: MultiVersus Is Shutting Down Today on PS5, PS4
Thank you for the kind words to a fun game people overlook. I loved what the beta had. The relaunch was rocky and they just didn't fix the issues and kept changing gameplay too often. I think it could have been fixed still. I've never been competitive, but really loved this game.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Dev Finished with PS5 Fighter, Moving to Next Project
I really loved Injustice and have great memories with it, but i went really nuts with Injustice 2! All of the dlc announcement hype, its one of my most played hours ever, and my now-wife loved watching me play it actually. I think MK1 was cool and it was their concept to reboot. But hopefully they got the odd ideas out and can make Injustice 3 everything we can hope!
Re: Poll: Do You Care About the Death of PlayStation Stars?
I really like the collectibles that arent random or generic. I think the coins price should be less on the app. The campaigns encourage checking out, or at least engaging in a new game or to give a spotlight on an indie. I think a lot of good can be done with it. And to embrace their legacy and IPs. And on top of all of that, the gift cards back for being a loyal customer just makes sense. I really hope something else comes out of it. It seemed like Stars had a lot of potential and they abandoned it.
Re: Ubisoft Hiring for a 'Prestigious' Big-Budget Rayman Game
Part of me can't believe they'd listen to such long and loud outcry for another. Even if 3D, it could be a sidescrolling platformer like classic games. I hope it doesn't take a decade, get canceled, and hope they don't biff it.
Re: PlayStation Showcase, State of Play Event for May Appears Increasingly Unlikely
It's disappointing, but i guess they do have good surprises at the Summer events. But really wish they'd get their identity back.
Re: Reminder: 22 PS Plus Games Expire on Tuesday, Replaced with One of Service's Worst Updates
I think a couple of the new games will be interesting to check out. But yes, it is the removal of these (especially Resistance and Infamous) that makes it not great. Really bizarre. Long shot, but maybe they re-release properly and that's part of them saying they respect their legacy and IP's.
Re: New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2025
Really, REALLY excited for Midnight Walk!! But, its one of the few games my wife got excited for, so I'm getting it for her. I'd prefer physical release, but smaller release and team, so I'll support it at launch!!
Re: LittleBigPlanet Erasure Continues as Sackboy Removed from PlayStation Productions Logo
There's a lot they could do with it. Especially with a mascot platforms taking of my like it did with Astrobot. I liked Sackboy Big Adventure and played it with my wife. If they game it the care they could have, they can make something special. They released awesome dlc costumes for SBA too. If they add some of that into a story, they could bring the nostalgia with an actual older character.
Re: Not Everyone Loved Oblivion Remastered's Shadow Drop
Oblivion is cool, and I'm glad for fans, but it was never really for me. Way too big and expensive. But I've had Clair Obscur pre-ordered and have been loving it. I always didn't like the idea of shadow drops from consumer standpoints because, if it was something I really wanted, I typically don't have the money to just drop on it suddenly. I'm an adult and prefer to plan it out in advance for a new release. The indie developer issue is a good point too. I'm glad they have a good spirit about it, but that does suck.
Re: PS3's Resistance Games Not Playable on PS5, PS4 at All After Just 6 Months
@twitchtvpat Fall of Man and 2 were just added in November. I remember them being in PS Now and I remembered it was odd so many games didn't just transfer over to Plus. I played a bit of each of them a couple months ago and it could really use a bit of cleanup, but after a moment, the controls weren't too bad. I remember the controls feeling so different on PS3 when I played a demo for 3 years ago. But I'm glad I got a good feel of it now and want a remaster of it now.
Re: PS3's Resistance Games Not Playable on PS5, PS4 at All After Just 6 Months
Removing from Premium is ridiculous. I am hoping and feeling like this is for a proper release of them. It's odd they just went up not long ago and could have just stayed up.
Re: Free PS Plus Compensation Confirmation Emails Being Sent Out Now
Really frustrating I was checking every day by going to my library on the app and seeing if a recent Plus game was locked, to see if I'd gotten my 5 days. I'd seen reports and people say they got theirs and then, after a couple weeks, probably one of the only days I didn't check, I got it. I found out the next day, missing a day, and then had plans those couple nights so I got like 1 day to use it. I appreciate that they did that, but that really sucked how I waited and then had it suddenly happen without me knowing and wasting part of it.
Re: Remaster Specialists Are Ready to Target the PS3 Next, And We Can't Wait
Oh I hope so! We need them not just streaming!
Re: Nintendo Copies the Astro Bot Concept, Sells You Switch 2's Tutorial
That's really ridiculous to not have that as a pack-in game. And not having a cute mascot or character of some kind. It is crazy how Nintendo, the more consumer-friendly and weird one, is doing such an odd job overall on everything I've seen of Switch 2. Even the name! Was "Super Switch" taken?!
Re: PS5 Mega-Flop Concord Is Reaching Absurdly High Prices on eBay
My wife and I enjoyed the beta and had one preordered at least, and being low on sales and iffy on what was going to happen when EVERY media on it was negative and others got scared off too. I still wish I got one for the trophies and the rarity of it. Since we did really like most of the game.
Re: Journalist Apologises for Adding Fuel to the 'Final Fantasy 16 Flopped on PS5' Fire
Sometimes sites are so eager to get the clickable article headline, they lose context. And this had a bad impact and it's happened before. I'm glad for the correction, but it seems it wasn't by the author, but the publisher of the article.
Re: Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster Release Date Confirmed for Early April on PS5, PS4
I'm excited for this! They've put a lot of care into it! I need to wait for the physical edition though.
Re: Sony Confirms PS Portal's Status as 'DadStation' in Accurate Ad
The Portal got announced like right after the Playstation edition of the Android Backbone went up to order. I was bummed it overshadowed it, but glad it's done well. I love the Backbone though and, as a dad of a young one, it's been very handy the last couple years! Getting to play during quiet time or when the TV is taken all day.
Re: PlayStation Employs Bulletstorm Dev to Make New PS5 Game Based on Sony IP
@madmaxrules I would love either one of those and am glad to see them mentioned! I think this will probably be a shooter though. Also, I'm guessing Sony might own IP for Folklore by publishing it, but I've never known if they do.
Re: PlayStation Employs Bulletstorm Dev to Make New PS5 Game Based on Sony IP
Any of them would be great! I'm just glad to see something from their IP's being worked on and I hope it works out!
I personally really want Killzone!!
Re: Katamari Damacy's Keita Takahashi Returns to PS5 with to a T
As someone who played Noby Noby Boy, WTF. I hope it finds its niche audience and he keeps fulfilling that for them.
Re: Talking Point: Has the Market for AA Games on PS5 Really Disappeared?
Also, I didn't realize Slitterhead finally released. They just stopped talking about it. They had zero marketing and will probably say it didn't do well. I don't play much horror, but was excited for others to play it.
Re: Talking Point: Has the Market for AA Games on PS5 Really Disappeared?
I read this while I'm wearing a Patapon shirt. I wish they'd do something smaller scale! Tokyo Jungle, Fat Princess, there are so many great ones lost! They can have a small team at a studio or a smaller studio just do something for $20 or something like they used to for PSN on PS3. JUST TRY IT ONCE AGAIN, SONY!
Re: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 (PS5) - Slow Burn Opener Means Part 2 Must Deliver
I played some of the original Life Is Strange and was enjoying it despite the issues with the notorious dialog. But I felt like I wasn't in the mindset for watching stuff play out to people and it get so depressing. I haven't gone back to any of them, but was glad when people enjoyed them.
This game has seemed interesting and I'm glad it's getting praise. I'll probably wait for both parts to be out and maybe try it. I do always wonder if my wife would think it's ever weird of me if it gets too into a teenage girl experience for a grown man in his thirties to be playing. But I might give it a go.
Re: Poll: What Were Your Favourite PS5 Games from State of Play?
I only got to vote once. Maybe I pressed submit and could have selected more.
Well, my top is
1. The Midnight Walk
2. MGS: Delta
3. Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
I think Split Fiction will be a lot of fun for my wife and me, but it's not grabbing me as much as I wish it was. Hell is Us also is looking interesting.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2025?
I played Jedi when it came out and loved it. Nothing really stands out to me, but do think it's cool Lost Records is going day one. I don't know if I'll get to it, and don't play many of those, but I appreciate what it is.
Re: Peacock's Surprisingly Great Twisted Metal TV Series Returns This Summer
I am so exciting! They captured something special in Season 1. Having flavors from the games, but they're own thing and plenty of references and characters. Mr Grimm, Calypso, and the Axel tease! I wanna see how they transport between events. This looks great and I hope they didn't try to change what they had going.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for February 2025?
Housemarq was a nice surprise, but I was hoping for a couple of PS Studios announcements. I'm glad for more of and dates for Midnight Walk and Borderlands 4. Borderlands I need to see some story for, because a little UI tweak aside, it mostly seems the same. A couple other things alright and the MGS Delta trailer showing a few days ago was still cool.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Will Get an Extra 24 Hours on PS5 After PSN Outage
Good that it's "at a future date" because, although I'm not planning to jump into it, a full Monday is different than a full Friday. People might have taken off early to play and can stay up later on a Friday. So I think they're taking that into consideration. That's nice of them, not being their issue even.
Re: Fans Are Buying Fewer Boxed Video Games Than Ever in the US
I'm in the US and buying physical games! I wish they'd make some more available though, because I'd prefer as much as I can. But also my PS Plus games are digital too.