I will likely buy it used from someone who has blasted through the campaign in the first week, and done with it. Sorry devs. your not getting my money on this one. They won't miss it anyway. Their still swimming in that MS payoff.
Anything these companies can convert into a monthly/annual paid service, they will. Not only that, but they charge extra for season passes, unlocking additional characters, levels, and splitting anything with a story mode into episodes for extra cash. So subs could easily have price tiers. I know they have the right to make money, but it's pretty discouraging... play your old games, or pay a reocurring bill to play new games.
@get2sammyb This was also my initial thought. If Sony upgrades much more than graphic capabilities to 4k, then it would be more appropriate to call it a PS5. I'm sure their saving up the big gpu upgrade for that.
@AFCC lol... kill, you should be applauded for that comment. At least for the terminals of all things. You can see all the lovely hexagons were curves should be.
Lionsgate TV series, at early stage game development? That sounds like marketing/stock-holder nonsense, that will stifle any creativity. American Revolution meets American Civil War, meets magic, meets science, meets futuristic space, meets grounded human world, yet your in "space" piloting huge mechs. How will all of these contradictions come together?
It's pretty ridiculous. Why make us jump through hoops? At 38% complete with my campaign, I'm not even interested in the online yet... and may not be depending how it plays. Yet they force me to play a mission for the FOB. This should be totally optional.
Again with the completely new face? Why keep changing it? Pick one, and leave it already. Also, she has some experience in these situations now, so why is she still portrayed as a scared, defenseless woman? She has a constant expression of fear and worry on her face. I know it's still in development, so I hope they tweak details like this.
As much as I like Nolan, hearing is voice in soooo many things, gets to be a bit much. No matter how hard I try to disconnect, I always picture Nathan Drake when I hear him. Is it just me?
Buying used, like most of my games. Will not pay $60 full price. I know it's not out yet, but I haven't seen anything about TR that I cannot wait to play.
I enjoyed the last one enough, and will likely buy this used at the bargain bin. They're shooting themselves in the foot however, releasing it so long after xbox version. Anything more than a few months is like punishment for a lot of gamers. They've already soured their reputation by letting MS mislead people into thinking it was an exclusive. By the time it hits the PS4, it will be of little interest to a lot of players that would have bought it several months earlier. I hope it's actually really good, but not guaranteed. So a year of mediocre reviews could also hurt the late release. Still better to hear it's coming at all, to stop all the rumors.
@adf86 Yea I noticed that too... like the lip sync is really off. Normally not a big deal, but because they are emphasizing facial expressions, and have some really close head shots, it can take you out of the moment. I'm hoping it's because the game isn't finished.
I also agree the PS4 has all the necessary hardware to handle a super sleek, PSN with a great user experience, yet Sony has not delivered. It needs an overhaul, redesign, better features and organization. Everything feels jumbled and scattered. I just hope Sony doesn't wait until the next PS system to come out before we see it... like they did with the PS3.
Graphics are fine on vita, but the content, price and marketing hurt sales imo. Coupled with the proprietary, terrible expensive memory cards, and games that were only slightly less than a full AAA, PS3/4 game, was enough to steer clear. Sony is primarily to blame. Take note from what the core appeal of the 3DS is doing. Don't just give up.
Looks really good. I have no regrets passing on Unity, but I may pick this one up. Need to see more gameplay before deciding. Either way, I won't be pre-ordering it.
Didn't care much for the first one, but played through for the story. I hope they make some improvements with driving and variety with side missions. Main character is has very dry personality. The most interesting character in the game in my opinion, wont be in part 2. I'm still not sure what Ubi was thinking when they made that decision.
I have a personal rule that any major $60 game I buy has to be on a disc, so I can loan to a friend, save disc space and resell if I don't like it. I've already upgraded my hd to 2TB, but learned my lesson from TLOU remastered digital purchase.
I almost feel like it should be standard for every campaign game that has a leveling system, or RPG style character development. Might be a lot to ask, but starting from scratch on a 100+ hour game is pretty obnoxious.
First play-through is for the story, second play-through for having a blast with near super hero strength. Let us fly and ride the dragons if we beat and tame them (joking). But we should definitely have game plus in Dragon Age.
@themcnoisy
Good point. Devs and publishers are so focused on building games "around" dlc and micro transactions, they keep missing the point. Of course their goal is to make as much money as possible, for as long and as fast as possible. I fear the days of making quality games that are truly unique, fun and entertaining may be on a long vacation. At least until some major shift in the industry happens to sway them back to the innovative mindset.
Looks nice, but I have to be honest, it doesn't have the wow I'm use to from Kojima. Just the artwork of Yoji Shinkawa, (say a matte black on gloss white) or something would be more interesting. Maybe he didn't want to use that art style, but there's "sooo" much in Metal Gear, like characters and symbols, this seems a little plain.
Just look up Yoji Shinkawa artwork online and you'll see what I'm talking about. Still, at least there is another option for people that haven't bought a PS4 yet.
Day one for me. I could not stop playing this game on my PS2 when it came out. I actually listened to one of the songs I downloaded from the game a couple of weeks ago. So glad they did a remake.
There are always love/hate groups for every game that's released. Until I play through myself, I'll keep an open mind about how good or not it is. I know it won't be anything necessarily new, but if it does what's it's intended to very well (tell a cinematic story with enjoyable gameplay mechanics) then I'll be happy.
Square has a treasure chest of properties they could make realy, really good sequels and expanded stories from. Why they keep doing things like this, is beyond my comprehension.
Good point on the price comparison. I have similar thoughts. While subscription is a much better way to handle PS Now, the price seems out of balance. Not terrible, but like paying $2 for a can of soda, when a full 2 liter of the same brand cost $1.30. The logic doesn't make sense. It should not be more than PS Plus, which gives us free, practically new games weekly.
Why can't there be both? A feature-heavy update should take longer to insure everything works. Smaller "minor bug fixes" can be grouped together, and a bit more frequient.
People will always have complaints for no reason though. I don't really mind updates. What bugs me is when the update breaks other features that worked just fine before.
I don't see myself watching it. This version of Nate is too much of a jock. Nate is more of an average build, smart-ass, ladies-man. The lead character has to fit the game Nate a lot more in my opinion. Overall, they did a pretty good job.
They should have given it more time if it was this bad. They must have known it wasn't ready, but were probably under pressure to get it out before The Crew. Just my opinion.
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Re: Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4's Still Holed Up in Croft Manor
I will likely buy it used from someone who has blasted through the campaign in the first week, and done with it. Sorry devs. your not getting my money on this one. They won't miss it anyway. Their still swimming in that MS payoff.
Re: Mafia III's $150 PS4 Collector's Edition Includes Vinyl Records, Drinks Coasters
@Anguspuss There will probably be plenty of these vinyls for sale online. Don't think too many people have the record player to use them.
Re: Now Ubisoft's Saying Consoles Like PS4 will Be Replaced by Streaming Services
@JaxonH
Anything these companies can convert into a monthly/annual paid service, they will. Not only that, but they charge extra for season passes, unlocking additional characters, levels, and splitting anything with a story mode into episodes for extra cash. So subs could easily have price tiers. I know they have the right to make money, but it's pretty discouraging... play your old games, or pay a reocurring bill to play new games.
Re: Here Are the Full Details on Fallout 4's Survival Mode
Looking forward to this.
Re: Rumour: PS4K Will Cost $399, Will Feature 4K Blu-ray, and Will Boast Better Graphics
@get2sammyb
This was also my initial thought. If Sony upgrades much more than graphic capabilities to 4k, then it would be more appropriate to call it a PS5. I'm sure their saving up the big gpu upgrade for that.
Re: Soapbox: Street Fighter V's PS4 Launch Has Been a Bummer
Capcom did goof on this launch, but then again it's SF, and a overall solid game. People will buy it regardless.
Re: Fallout 4 Has a Secret that No One Has Discovered Yet
@AFCC
lol... kill, you should be applauded for that comment. At least for the terminals of all things. You can see all the lovely hexagons were curves should be.
Re: Titanfall 2 Will Feature a Grounded, Dirty Single Player Campaign on PS4
Lionsgate TV series, at early stage game development? That sounds like marketing/stock-holder nonsense, that will stifle any creativity. American Revolution meets American Civil War, meets magic, meets science, meets futuristic space, meets grounded human world, yet your in "space" piloting huge mechs. How will all of these contradictions come together?
Re: Is This the Most Glorious PS Vita Design Yet?
yes... yes it is...
Re: Game of the Month: Top 4 PlayStation Games of October 2015
Did the controls get updated, or character movement and aiming improved? I don't recall hearing details.
Re: Metal Gear Solid Online Starts Sneaking to PS4, PS3 Systems
It's pretty ridiculous. Why make us jump through hoops? At 38% complete with my campaign, I'm not even interested in the online yet... and may not be depending how it plays. Yet they force me to play a mission for the FOB. This should be totally optional.
Re: Gamescom 2015: Hellblade Unsheathes Its Sword in PS4 Gameplay Clip
The linear, stiff looking combat is pushing me away. Still interested to see more though.
Re: Enjoy a Lara Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay Footage
Again with the completely new face? Why keep changing it? Pick one, and leave it already. Also, she has some experience in these situations now, so why is she still portrayed as a scared, defenseless woman? She has a constant expression of fear and worry on her face. I know it's still in development, so I hope they tweak details like this.
Re: Destiny Says Goodbye Dinklebot as Nolan North Replaces Game of Thrones Actor
As much as I like Nolan, hearing is voice in soooo many things, gets to be a bit much. No matter how hard I try to disconnect, I always picture Nathan Drake when I hear him. Is it just me?
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Rise of the Tomb Raider on PS4?
Buying used, like most of my games. Will not pay $60 full price. I know it's not out yet, but I haven't seen anything about TR that I cannot wait to play.
Re: Rise of the Tomb Raider Officially Announced for PS4
I enjoyed the last one enough, and will likely buy this used at the bargain bin. They're shooting themselves in the foot however, releasing it so long after xbox version. Anything more than a few months is like punishment for a lot of gamers. They've already soured their reputation by letting MS mislead people into thinking it was an exclusive. By the time it hits the PS4, it will be of little interest to a lot of players that would have bought it several months earlier. I hope it's actually really good, but not guaranteed. So a year of mediocre reviews could also hurt the late release. Still better to hear it's coming at all, to stop all the rumors.
Re: Chatter Your Teeth Through 30 Minutes of Until Dawn
@adf86 Yea I noticed that too... like the lip sync is really off. Normally not a big deal, but because they are emphasizing facial expressions, and have some really close head shots, it can take you out of the moment. I'm hoping it's because the game isn't finished.
Re: The Witcher 3's New PS4 Patch Is 7.5GB, and It's Out Now
@Robert
Is that image a screen shot from the game on PS4? Also, why does Yennefer look so different?
Re: Someone, Somewhere's Considering a Petition Over Ken's Street Fighter V Haircut
Yea he has banana peels for hair, but the game looks really good.
Re: This Kid Clearly Wishes He'd Won a PS4 at Comic Con
They basically gave him a few hundred dollars. If you don't want it, just sell it, and buy what you want with the money. Don't be so ungrateful.
Re: PS4 Players Are Demanding a Better PSN
I also agree the PS4 has all the necessary hardware to handle a super sleek, PSN with a great user experience, yet Sony has not delivered. It needs an overhaul, redesign, better features and organization. Everything feels jumbled and scattered. I just hope Sony doesn't wait until the next PS system to come out before we see it... like they did with the PS3.
Re: E3 2015: Nintendo Doesn't Have High Hopes for Project Morpheus
It's an opinion from a competitor about a new technology, on a product still in development. I'd be more shocked if he said it was awesome.
Re: E3 2015: Bethesda Says Graphics Were Sacrificed for Gameplay in Fallout 4
Still looks great. I'll take it. The story, exploration, atmosphere, and gameplay mechanics are the real appeal of Fallout games, not graphics.
Re: Sony: We Aren't Making Vita Games Because of Consumer Expectations
Graphics are fine on vita, but the content, price and marketing hurt sales imo. Coupled with the proprietary, terrible expensive memory cards, and games that were only slightly less than a full AAA, PS3/4 game, was enough to steer clear. Sony is primarily to blame. Take note from what the core appeal of the 3DS is doing. Don't just give up.
Re: Feature: 6 Things You Need to Know About Assassin's Creed Syndicate on PS4
Looks really good. I have no regrets passing on Unity, but I may pick this one up. Need to see more gameplay before deciding. Either way, I won't be pre-ordering it.
Re: Ubisoft's Donating $100,000 to Nepal After Quake
@Splat
Just what I was thinking. 100k worth food, medicine and clothes is a plus, regardless.
Re: Rumour: Watch Dogs 2 Goes Walkies on Ubisoft Employee's CV
Didn't care much for the first one, but played through for the story. I hope they make some improvements with driving and variety with side missions. Main character is has very dry personality. The most interesting character in the game in my opinion, wont be in part 2. I'm still not sure what Ubi was thinking when they made that decision.
Re: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Will Take Up a Rather Hefty Chunk of Your PS4 Hard Drive
@cooleywl
You can pre-order disc version and still get it day one release.
Re: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Will Take Up a Rather Hefty Chunk of Your PS4 Hard Drive
I have a personal rule that any major $60 game I buy has to be on a disc, so I can loan to a friend, save disc space and resell if I don't like it. I've already upgraded my hd to 2TB, but learned my lesson from TLOU remastered digital purchase.
Re: Konami Fired Hideo Kojima, According to Voice Actress
I'm interested to know the real reason behind this decision. That's like Darth Sidious giving Vader the boot. "Vader, I regret to inform you the dark side is taking a new direction, and your replacement will be Mr. Burns".
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Re: Soapbox: We Need More New Game Plus
I almost feel like it should be standard for every campaign game that has a leveling system, or RPG style character development. Might be a lot to ask, but starting from scratch on a 100+ hour game is pretty obnoxious.
First play-through is for the story, second play-through for having a blast with near super hero strength. Let us fly and ride the dragons if we beat and tame them (joking). But we should definitely have game plus in Dragon Age.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Easter Edition 3
Fez and Freedom wars on Vita, with a bit of Farcry 4 while waiting on the 8+ GB update to download for Shadow of Mordor.
Re: Soapbox: Has It Just Been a Bad Week for Games, Or Is This Simply a Sign of the Times?
@themcnoisy
Good point. Devs and publishers are so focused on building games "around" dlc and micro transactions, they keep missing the point. Of course their goal is to make as much money as possible, for as long and as fast as possible. I fear the days of making quality games that are truly unique, fun and entertaining may be on a long vacation. At least until some major shift in the industry happens to sway them back to the innovative mindset.
Re: Metal Gear Solid V Will Get Its Own Themed PlayStation 4, and It's a BeautyÂ
Looks nice, but I have to be honest, it doesn't have the wow I'm use to from Kojima. Just the artwork of Yoji Shinkawa, (say a matte black on gloss white) or something would be more interesting. Maybe he didn't want to use that art style, but there's "sooo" much in Metal Gear, like characters and symbols, this seems a little plain.
Just look up Yoji Shinkawa artwork online and you'll see what I'm talking about. Still, at least there is another option for people that haven't bought a PS4 yet.
Re: Amplitude Pumps Up the Volume in New Gameplay Trailer
Day one for me. I could not stop playing this game on my PS2 when it came out. I actually listened to one of the songs I downloaded from the game a couple of weeks ago. So glad they did a remake.
Re: Ubisoft's Going to Put More Modern Day Stuff in Future Assassin's Creed Games
Wrong answer. Try again.
Re: In Case You Missed It, Here's a Fantastic Look at Final Fantasy XV's Dynamic WildlifeÂ
That white lion-tiger-bull-giant looking beast (solid muscle), seems like a near instant, one-hit kill. Let the pain begin.
Re: Ready at Dawn: Some People Will Love The Order: 1886, and Others Will Hate It
There are always love/hate groups for every game that's released. Until I play through myself, I'll keep an open mind about how good or not it is. I know it won't be anything necessarily new, but if it does what's it's intended to very well (tell a cinematic story with enjoyable gameplay mechanics) then I'll be happy.
Re: Square Enix's Secret PS4 Exclusive Ain't What You Were Hoping For
Super Spelunker Ultra 3D Side Scroller Remix w/FFXIIV dlc character skins. Exclusively on PS4. Monthly online fees may apply.
Re: Square Enix's Secret PS4 Exclusive Ain't What You Were Hoping For
Square has a treasure chest of properties they could make realy, really good sequels and expanded stories from. Why they keep doing things like this, is beyond my comprehension.
Re: What Is Square Enix's Unannounced PS4 Exclusive?
Ping Pong Extreme Deluxe Championship 2018, with dlc FF13 ping pong table skins.
Re: Talking Point: Has PlayStation Now's Subscription Service Put You on Cloud Nine?
@IronManDS
Good point on the price comparison. I have similar thoughts. While subscription is a much better way to handle PS Now, the price seems out of balance. Not terrible, but like paying $2 for a can of soda, when a full 2 liter of the same brand cost $1.30. The logic doesn't make sense. It should not be more than PS Plus, which gives us free, practically new games weekly.
Re: Premium PS4 Themes for LittleBigPlanet 3 and The Order: 1886 Launch in NA
Is this why they won't let us load our own wallpaper backgrounds?
Re: Square Enix Knows When Final Fantasy XV Will Release on PS4
One day in the distant future, when tiny implants in our hands with replace our controllers. Only then will give us a release date of... soon.
Re: Talking Point: How Does Sony Solve a Problem Like Xbox One Price Cuts?
Above all else, bring us great games. The rest will fall into place.
Re: Why Is Sony Taking So Long to Release PS4 Firmware Updates?
Why can't there be both? A feature-heavy update should take longer to insure everything works. Smaller "minor bug fixes" can be grouped together, and a bit more frequient.
People will always have complaints for no reason though. I don't really mind updates. What bugs me is when the update breaks other features that worked just fine before.
Re: What's the Latest on PS4 Racer DriveClub's Online Issues?
Hard lessons learned unfortunately.
Re: Weirdness: This Is What the Uncharted Movie Would Look Like
I don't see myself watching it. This version of Nate is too much of a jock. Nate is more of an average build, smart-ass, ladies-man. The lead character has to fit the game Nate a lot more in my opinion. Overall, they did a pretty good job.
Re: DriveClub Dev Considering Compensation Options for Disastrous Launch
They should have given it more time if it was this bad. They must have known it wasn't ready, but were probably under pressure to get it out before The Crew. Just my opinion.
Re: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Update Incoming 'Really Soon'
Let's all gather around the camp fire. It's story time.