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So happy to hear the good news! There was so much hype that I was not sure it would live up to it. Friday cannot come soon enough.

I am on board for this project. I agree that his telling of the tales was one of the highlights of the game. I can’t count the number of times that I postponed docking my boat to hear the rest of a story. Must buy for me!

I did not know that Frogwares was making this game. I have little interest in Lovecraftian fiction, but the company's take on the detective genre with Sherlock was right up my alley so I will be picking this one up after seeing the demo. Thank you for calling attention to the game @get2sammyb as it would have flown under my radar.

Yes! Dreams...I mean nightmares do come true. Too bad about the release date as Halloween season would have been perfect. I’ll definitely replay Until Dawn in October and finally pick up The Inpatient.

Any new trophies added?

There was a (motion) digital comic #0 included with the pre-order. Is that part of this series? The art looks similar.

That is literally the exact type of video that I was hoping to see. It's a gameplay series of videos like those released in advance of the 2010 game. So beyond excited for this one.

I am not sure it would have the same appeal for me in a non-VR setting. Part of the charm when I play it on PSVR is the isolation of having to defuse the device in front of me that the instructors cannot see. The VR player has a tactile sense of manipulating the device and the instructors cannot peak at it. I am happy more people get to try it, but I do not think it will provide the same intensity of experience.

I would love it if they did another "Gameplay Series" like they did with the original. They had a narrator, with a great voice, who broke down the gameplay into "Introduction", "Life in the West", "Multiplayer", and "Weapons & Death". They are all still available for viewing on Rockstar's YouTube channel.

That’s a fantastic idea. I’m loving every new thing that I learn about this game. The hands-on preview pushed me into preorder mode. So ready for September.

@oatmealwarrior92 it’s killing me too. So frustrating to try over and over.

Was it last year that the ticket site completely crashed for everyone? That was a nightmare.

These early games are so hard to jump back into for me. The low polygon count makes them visually unappealing compared to some other classic systems with 2D graphics or even 16-bit. The old control schemes are a challenge to adjust to also.

For me, I would rather play a remaster/rebuild like the Crash trilogy. My memories of these PS1 games are nice how they exist. I would prefer not to have them shattered by a mini-console of the unaltered versions. That does not mean that others cannot have fun with it though, it is just not for me.

I was wondering why they had never developed the concept into a full game. Definitely at the head of my PSVR wishlist.

Pro-tip: Do not book a day off work that far in advance unless your employer is a pain about early booking. I did that with Uncharted 4 and wasted a vacation day.

@Tasuki Except Titanfall 2 was more well reviewed partially because it included a solid single-player campaign.

If we get long gameplay chunks for these games then I can't see why there is disappointment. That is literally what many people have been begging to have more. These are four strong exclusives that showcase what the PS4 is all about.

If it is true that the PS5 development is ramping up then why would they spend time with a bunch of new announcements either? 2019 is building up as a banner year. The Last of Us launched in the twilight of PS3's peak so it would be fitting that Part II closes out the main chapter of PS4's peak.

@RogerRoger Exactly! I think it would be great if they alternated Chloe/Nadine and Sam/Sully sagas. I would love to see Cutter make a cameo too.

@RogerRoger I am totally on board as long as it does not involve Nate. I feel like that arc was tied up perfectly and we do not need a prequel or sequel to that storyline.

I loved Lost Legacy. I believe a different studio could create a great Uncharted game. Would it reach the height of Naughty Dog? Maybe no, but I am not ready to leave these characters (and voice actors) behind.

Excellent! I am about half-way through the campaign so I will be able to use this mode a lot and I plan to replay the game at some point too. Buried in that blog post is the best news though. Universal text size increase! Hopefully, it actually modifies the text enough now across the menus and subtitles.

I must get this after watching the videos. It looks like it can take down just about any enemy.

@DLB3 That’s the reversible cover. The horse is wearing a bandana and cowboy hat too.

The only thing that could have made that better would have been to announce a remaster of Red Dead Redemption. I am still hopeful that we will get one this summer. It would be the perfect time to drop it for people to catch up.

@Jackvec Yes, he was there with the stitches where he would later have the scars!

They need to start an exterminator business with all the bugs that they're eliminating. Though I have only encountered one minor glitch when a wooden box top became attached to Kratos' neck after he smashed it with his axe. But it fell off shortly after.

These made my morning better. The sun is shining today and Kratos is dancing...

That was fascinating and enlightening. Amazing little details that combined to have the full effect such as the "wiggle" time for the axe to dislodge itself from the enemy/object, placement of his arm, and arc of the axe. That attention to detail can become invisible to the player, but the overall experience benefits so greatly from it. This game is an astoundingly beautiful blend of art and science. Sony Santa Monica deserves all of the praise that they are getting.

Excellent, I will definitely get the demo as it is one of my most anticipated games of the year. I think it is a good sign that they are confident enough to put out a demo.

@gh0st--d0wn Yup, very minor change. I was hoping for me so I could go back to sitting on the couch rather than a chair set three feet from the TV. I have been using the PS4 zoom feature in the meantime for the Codex tab.

I had the digital preorder loaded so I got to play for about three hours before going to bed. The relationship between Kratos and Atreus is pitch perfect. It felt like a real father-son dynamic. The dialogue has a great flow between them. You feel the weight of the responsibility that Kratos bears as a father and the uncertainty that Atreus feels in his recently changed life.

I adjusted to the combat easier than I thought I would. Where the series had previously been all mashing and combos for me, this game is more methodical and rhythmic. But the feeling is still intense and the effects are visceral. I really like the feel. The throwing and catching of the axe is so satisfying to experience. The first two bosses were impressive and challenging.

Did I mention, the game is absolutely gorgeous looking? I kept pausing to admire the scenery. I’m excited for photo mode.

I want that dog costume!

Digital copy is downloaded and the clock is counting down. Midnight can’t come soon enough. I just want to feel the rumble of the controller when the axe cones flying back to the hand of Kratos. I’m going to be distracted at work thinking about playing it and staring at my new Kratos Funko POP figure on my desk.

I was disappointed that the digital art book, comic, and dynamic theme will not be unlocked until midnight either.

@get2sammyb Thank you for being so responsive in this comment section. Seeing as he is mappped to that button, will this website receive a temporary logo update for launch day?
“Push Square (for Atreus)”

@get2sammyb Is the command to direct Atreus mapped to a single button (triangle, square, etc) or is he summoned by a context sensitive on-screen prompt?

This makes me so happy for fans, Sony Santa Monica, and all PS4 owners. The wait is going to be excruciating for my digital preorder to unlock. Thank you for the review!

@Rudy_Manchego I’m halfway through 2 and stuck on Euryale. Either I’m not used to the PS3 controller anymore or my button mashing skills have slowed with age. I can’t seem to mash circle fast enough.

@get2sammyb Thank you! So excited to read the PushSquare review. I’m encouraged by the embargo lifting so early. I think the Sony execs must be confident in what has been put together.

@get2sammyb Should we keep an eye out for the review to drop tonight? It looks like the embargo is lifting but I did not know if you had enough time to play it yet.

@Fight_Teza_Fight I agree! It always pays to wait until Black Friday/Cyber Monday for games released in September/October. I got Mafia III and BioShock: The Collection for half-off ($30) just a few weeks after they hit the market.

Spider-Man, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Spyro on three consecutive weeks! Starting to save now.

God of War appeared on the February cover and releases in April. Spider-Man on the May cover maybe releases in July? I really hope it comes out over the summer. I will hopefully have finished God of War and Detroit by then.

Got it! Picking up Moss for PSVR.

Getting ready for the new God of War by playing the original games for the first time. I had tried playing the first entry, but I did not feel it aged well. So I watched the cutscene movie on YouTube and jumped into the second game. So happy that I did because I’m loving it and will likely finish it this weekend. Then I will check out 3 remastered on PS4.

Please let it not be a timed exclusive on either console. Let everybody play it at the same time.

@Wazeddie22 I definitely agree. I would love to see single player DLC content after launch like Undead Nightmare. There is a market for it. Unfortunately, often the reality is that a focus on a persistent online mode is more profitable in the long run especially with the huge production and marketing budgets that these AAA games typically involve. Rockstar has been wise enough to keep the two modes largely separate (unlike Ubisoft) so I hope they continue the trend. I am right there rooting with you for the single player mode as a lengthy campaign with post-launch support.

@Wazeddie22 I am more about the single player side too. However, I think it is not fair to say GTA 5 sacrificed SP for MP. It had a 30+ hour SP campaign. Yes, the after launch focus became about MP, but they certainly built a quality and lengthy SP experience. I believe it will follow a similar pattern with RDR2.

I may use the Play Time Management on myself. I have gone way too late into the night with some play sessions and a forced end time would be helpful haha.

@Gatatog I was pleasantly surprised to see Will Yun Lee in the new Netflix series Altered Carbon. He has some awesome fight scenes. It makes me wish he would be playing the live-action Wei Shen too.

I really would have preferred a sequel. The first game is so underrated. It was a great open world game. The city had so much character and atmosphere. The characters were well written and the story was captivating.

@Th3solution I’ve thought about a spinning carnival wheel with my top ten to play backlog games. It would break that indecision.