Sony fumbled this entire generation of games. The opportunity cost of going all in on live service was such a needless sacrifice of the brand’s future. Imagine all the award winning games they missed out on creating.
If they want to take huge risks, bank on shotgun blasting new IP’s by funding indie studios, not trying to buy their way into correctly guessing what will be culturally popular in online games half a decade out.
Could prob play through it somewhere else for overall story, gameplay etc. then boot it up on PlayStation for an hour or two to fill in technical performance. Just note it in the review?
I'm the rare one that is actually just kinda "meh" on this. I just finished KCD2, am smack dab in the middle of Oblivion Remastered, then I need to do Expedition 33, THEN DS:2, and sadly this is just pushed so far back I'm probably just going to wait for a sale or grab it on PC next year.
Dude… eastern developers are going to give gamers what they want and I’m here for it. Day 1 for me no question. I wish I could wishlist it on steam but doesn’t look like it’s on there yet
I just played this for the first time like a year ago and absolutely loved the story, world and lore. I desperately wish they could have done another one with more money and more time.
Played this on PC and really enjoyed it actually. The story was MUCH better than I expected and more thematically in line with the 1st and 3rd movie. Troy (love him or hate him) did a shockingly good job too.
And Druckman can't bet we actually want a 3rd one.
The second was unnecessary from a story perspective (though mechanics are prob still the best to this day), it sold millions less and divided the fan base.
Honestly this was a great game. The protagonist's stupid modern hip-hop design and art style was the worst part. But the story, writing and gameplay was superb. I really enjoyed it.
Rebirth needs to be higher, my gosh what an incredible ride that was. The amount of content packed into that $70 was astounding (I'm 120hrs in and still haven't gone back and finished all the side quests)
Grabbed one myself and once I hardwired my playstation directly to my router it's been a dream. Wife plays it CONSTANTLY in bed or while kiddos are watching TV.
Am I a “bigot sandwich” if I pass? Cuz….. I’m passing. TLOU is so tired at this point and they really milked this story beyond justification. The third one will feel so vapid.
Everyone I know that bought physical ps4 Remake all picked up the digital version. Two of the half-dozen of my friends picked up digital specifically to use on their PS Portal so I'm not sure how much we can read into this.
Was planning to grab tickets but got “life plans” I have to attend those two evenings ugh. Ended up grabbing the 4k ultra Blu-ray and plan on watching it over the weekend
Haven’t played this yet…. Keeps being pushed back in my to-do list. And I don’t think I can finish it before Rebirth next month soooo maybe it’ll be my Spring jam.
Really enjoyed the base game and plan on jumping back into these expansions once they are both released. I don’t want to relearn how to play only to forget once again and relearn next fall as well haha
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Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Rebirth Get a Physical PS5 Double Pack on 3 Discs
@SuperSilverback my thoughts exactly
Re: Mini Review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants (PS5) - A Fun Yet Familiar Indy Outing
Base game was so good and on par with the old movies. I’ll play this sometime when on sale
Re: Sony's Troubled Live Service Game Fairgames Just Can't Catch a Break
Sony fumbled this entire generation of games. The opportunity cost of going all in on live service was such a needless sacrifice of the brand’s future. Imagine all the award winning games they missed out on creating.
If they want to take huge risks, bank on shotgun blasting new IP’s by funding indie studios, not trying to buy their way into correctly guessing what will be culturally popular in online games half a decade out.
Re: Battlefield 6's Open Beta Has Completely Blown Up
@SJR Same. I barely have time to play but sneaking in two matches in the middle of the day or before bed is addicting. Super fun balance so far
Re: Site News: Where Is Our Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Review?
Could prob play through it somewhere else for overall story, gameplay etc. then boot it up on PlayStation for an hour or two to fill in technical performance. Just note it in the review?
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Fully Revealed in 20 Minute State of Play on 10th July
I'm the rare one that is actually just kinda "meh" on this. I just finished KCD2, am smack dab in the middle of Oblivion Remastered, then I need to do Expedition 33, THEN DS:2, and sadly this is just pushed so far back I'm probably just going to wait for a sale or grab it on PC next year.
Re: New Battlefield Leak Confirms Next Game Has a Single Player Campaign
YES! I will pick it up then
Re: The Witcher, Kingdom Come Vibes in Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay
Hmmm I think I’ll be giving this a chance. Loved Witcher and KCD2
Re: Blood Message Is Uncharted Meets Ancient China, and It Looks Phenomenal
Dude… eastern developers are going to give gamers what they want and I’m here for it. Day 1 for me no question. I wish I could wishlist it on steam but doesn’t look like it’s on there yet
Re: The Order 1886 Could Have Been a Big Trilogy of PlayStation Games
I just played this for the first time like a year ago and absolutely loved the story, world and lore. I desperately wish they could have done another one with more money and more time.
Re: Inquiry Already Underway Over Lacklustre DOOM: The Dark Ages Opening
@Bionic-Spencer Exact same for me. I’m also cancelling my Death Stranding 2 collectors preorder because of that. No game and no steelbook is insulting
Re: UK Sales Charts: Expedition 33 Parries the Competition to Claim Number One
No Oblivion? That's really surprising actually. Been deep into it the past couple weeks and loving it
Re: Oblivion Remastered Sales Explode in the US, Becomes Third Best-Selling Game of 2025
Well deserved. Playing it now and it's incredible. Make shadow drops more common
Re: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5) - Globe-Trotting Adventure Just Got Even Better on PS5
Played this on PC and really enjoyed it actually. The story was MUCH better than I expected and more thematically in line with the 1st and 3rd movie. Troy (love him or hate him) did a shockingly good job too.
Re: Final Fantasy Series Surpasses 200 Million Total Sales, Pixel Remasters Reach 5 Million
My fav franchise. Absolutely loved Rebirth this past year
Re: Split Fiction Smashes First Weekend in the UK, Physical Sales Dominated by PS5
Almost finished with it and it's been such a blast to play with the family. So fun!
Re: 'Don't Bet' on The Last of Us 3, Warns Neil Druckmann
And Druckman can't bet we actually want a 3rd one.
The second was unnecessary from a story perspective (though mechanics are prob still the best to this day), it sold millions less and divided the fan base.
Re: Round Up: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Previews Say You Need to Be Excited for This PS5 RPG
Yup day 1 for me
Re: Ubisoft Marks One Year of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Despite Killing the Studio
This game was actually really good. Sad days the studio closed.
Re: Ken Levine Spills the Beans on Irrational Games' Closure Post BioShock Infinite
I absolutely adore both Bioshock and Infinite and I cannot wait for Judas
Re: Game of the Year: #7 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Yall did FF7 dirty!
Re: Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring DLC in The Game Awards' Fan Vote Final
FF7 deserved it
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024 Announced
It Takes Two is an incredible game. Absolutely loved playing it co-op with the wife
Re: Way Past Cool! Sonic 3 Movie's Media Package Includes a Working Genesis Cartridge
Aight I gotta hand it to 'em
Re: Ubisoft Disbands Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team After Poor Sales, Claims Report
Honestly this was a great game. The protagonist's stupid modern hip-hop design and art style was the worst part. But the story, writing and gameplay was superb. I really enjoyed it.
Re: Detroit: Become Human PS4, PC Sales Evolve Past 10 Million Paid Units
I actually enjoyed this game quite a bit.
Re: Ubisoft 'Fully Mobilised' After Soft Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Sales
Meh, I'm passing until a year later at the least. Fix it and I MIGHT add it to my backlog.
Re: How To Pre-Order PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection
What TIME though? I'm eastern standard and have yet to hear when the links go live?
Re: Final Fantasy 16's PS5 Exclusivity Ends in September as PC Launch Is Locked Down
Stoked! Can't wait to mod this up!
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Patch 1.31 Brings Big Damage Buffs for Clive, Better Side Quests, and Much More
Aight... I'm jumping back in. Just got my Portal so a couple hours starting tonight sounds splendid!
Re: PS Store Sales Charts: Helldivers 2 Dominates Once Again, Dragon's Dogma 2 in Third
Rebirth needs to be higher, my gosh what an incredible ride that was. The amount of content packed into that $70 was astounding (I'm 120hrs in and still haven't gone back and finished all the side quests)
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Schedules a Story Trailer for Tuesday
This the one Amy was working on that was supposed to be awesome before they fired her and gutted it to fill it with microtransactions?
Re: The Elder Scrolls Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Gives a Small Update on TES 6
Modded Skyrim with 8k textures and all the gameplay tweaks is incredible.
Re: PS Portal Is Proving Everyone's Predictions Wrong
Grabbed one myself and once I hardwired my playstation directly to my router it's been a dream. Wife plays it CONSTANTLY in bed or while kiddos are watching TV.
Re: Rumour: The Last of Us 2 Remastered Is Sony's Next PC Port
Am I a “bigot sandwich” if I pass? Cuz….. I’m passing. TLOU is so tired at this point and they really milked this story beyond justification. The third one will feel so vapid.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
I’m not even done with it yet and it’s my fav game in the past year easily. So fun
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Tops, But Doesn't Even Come Close to Remake
Everyone I know that bought physical ps4 Remake all picked up the digital version. Two of the half-dozen of my friends picked up digital specifically to use on their PS Portal so I'm not sure how much we can read into this.
Re: PS5 Audio Experience Upgraded with New Equalizer, Sidetone Features
@Turismo4GT Thanks so much for remembering to get back to me! I really appreciate it!
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo?
Day one baby, cannot wait!
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.11 Out Now on PS5, Includes Some Vehicle Customisation
The breadth of difference between version 1.0 to this version 2.11 is absolutely bonkers.
Re: PS5 Audio Experience Upgraded with New Equalizer, Sidetone Features
@Turismo4GT Report back on if it work. I wanna try mine.
Re: PS5 Audio Experience Upgraded with New Equalizer, Sidetone Features
@xDD90x Same for me.
Re: Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children Screening in Select U.S. Theatres Ahead of Rebirth on PS5
Was planning to grab tickets but got “life plans” I have to attend those two evenings ugh. Ended up grabbing the 4k ultra Blu-ray and plan on watching it over the weekend
Re: Suicide Squad Episodes, Characters, and Locations Coming After Launch
Why does Joker look like a 16 year old TikTok Thirst Trap Boi
Re: Evidence of Impending Elden Ring DLC Reveal Mounts, YouTube Playlists Primed
Haven’t played this yet…. Keeps being pushed back in my to-do list. And I don’t think I can finish it before Rebirth next month soooo maybe it’ll be my Spring jam.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Breaks 14-Year Call of Duty, Rockstar Streak to Become USA's Best-Selling Game of 2023
Awesome awesome game, esp on PC with tons of mods. It's GORGEOUS
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 510
Original FFVII
Re: Game of the Year: #5 - Final Fantasy 16
Def should be higher. I was expecting a cheesy, corridor, goofy Final Fantasy…. Boy was I wrong.
Re: Mini Review: Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen (PS5) - A Short But Explosive Dungeon Run
Really enjoyed the base game and plan on jumping back into these expansions once they are both released. I don’t want to relearn how to play only to forget once again and relearn next fall as well haha
Re: The Last of Us 2 PS5 Version Appears Inevitable Now
I think I’ll pass on this. It already looks great and runs at 60. If it’s $10 upgrade then sure, anything more imma pass