Randomized talismans is a decent reward, but I haven't felt the need to tweak my armor set. I'm one of the (apparently) few PC players that hasn't had major performance issues since launch, so I still have a good time each time I drop in for hunts. Classic UI and sound effect mods also enhance the experience.
Muscular Pac-Man?! Lay these reckless ambitions to rest! I must return to my Pac-Man game where he's a giant Mecha and also turns into a huge shadow mouth.
Good game, in my opinion a tad overrated, but that's just me. Sucker Punch games previously have made platforming a lot of fun, which wasn't a thing here. The open world still had a little of that formulaic waypoint Ubisoft fluff. And there being no narrative alterations or punishment for using cheap ninja kills was unfortunate. I would have gone for a no stealth playthrough (with the stealth not being anything special) but the game forces you into the ghost systems anyways. The 1v1 duels were probably the highlight for me.
FromSoft already confirmed multiplayer-focused entries aren't replacing traditional solo-focused games, yet people are still quick to moan. Yes, they have traditional games in their pipeline, even if these two games aren't your cup of tea 😉 Maybe DS3 can be the new Last of Us, where we get a Remaster then a Remake 🤣
This is tragic. Oblivion Remaster has been a blast, despite being the worst kept secret before launch. And MGS Delta is still my most anticipated release this year. That being said, this does sound like the whole situation was mishandled by their management. Go figure...
The social media PlayStation fanboys are throwing a tantrum. As is life. Instead of welcoming others who share a common interest and hobby, we need to build more borders, and so on 😮💨 "Be cool or be cast out" 🎶
My interest in this game flopped as soon as my XBL Gold sub (pre-Game Pass, heh) lapsed, and I realized I couldn't play the game without an online subscription. Too bad, rip bozo
I agree with those saying they would just benefit from modern ports, warts and all. Remakes would remove any and all fun the games have. The fact that they're so broken at times makes them very fun to exploit (moreso the first game). So the fact they have no desire to do so is for the best. And also BRING BACK THE CHAO SEGA
Sony, please don't add MGS4 to the PS Plus cloud streaming bs 😣 Let Konami cram it into the next Master Collection instead so we can play a true native port.
Kojima: "Nonono even though you're my personal choice casting of Snake and I put a headband on you to reference that desire, you AREN'T Snake and I don't own that character."
Finally, my KoF main returns 👍 Sad that this is the second game to make my main DLC though (Tekken 8 - Eddie Gordo), but at least they essentially included the first season for free for early adopters.
@Waa-Laa MGS3 always had multiplayer so this is a confusing take? 🤔 If it wasn't for you then, why would you bother with it now anyways?
Edit: Makes sense now, as a trophy hunter the PS2 must not have held any appeal to you at all.
It is sad the original MGO won't be returning, so they definitely have their work cut out for them making Fox Hunt as appealing. Hopefully they learned from the trainwreck of a multiplayer mode in MGSV...
@thechetearly I'd argue the campaigns for 1-3, ODST, and Reach are great, but how well they've held up over time is up for debate. Some people do just play for multiplayer, but I think a majority of players enjoy both.
Hooo man if it wasn't for Scott Pilgrim, Stranger Than Heaven, and RE9, I'd say complete waste of time as far as brand new game announcements are concerned. Overall very poor, though I expected as such when Sony had one of, if not THE best, State of Play streams beforehand.
Didn't find out about this guy until the release of MvC Infinite & Beyond, but I subscribed on his release trailer and have been a fan since. After finishing the State of Play myself, I went over to his stream just to see that reaction 😆
I had buyers remorse when getting a PS5 near-launch after playing through Astro's Playroom and Demon's Souls (both games that I loved, but the new games selection felt dry after that), and while it does have a solid exclusive, these days I mainly keep it around because of my PS4/5 Yakuza/Like a Dragon shelf. If I didn't have that, I likely would have sold it by now, especially with several of the previous exlusives playable on PC now. It will without a doubt be my last PlayStation console.
I just completed a binge of God of War 1, Chains, Ghost, Ascension, 2, and 3. Every game still holds up (minus Ascension's campaign and combat), and it's sad there's no good way to play the bulk of these without a PS3.
I'm surprised Rocksteady is still a studio if I'm being honest 🤔 Seems these days a game company is on the chopping block for much less!
@graymamba For all of its faults, I love the humor, and I think the gameplay is fine (albeit a bit bland at times). And for what it's worth, my wife (a huge DC fan) was never a big fan of third person shooters until she played this, so that's worth something. I also give them props for making the game playable offline, warts and all.
@1UP-HUSKY I didn't think I could hate Cosmo Canyon. The theme is still so catchy, but the altered layout was tiresome, Bugenhagen acts like someone's out-of-touch grandparent that lets slip one too many slurs, and the entire place essentially being run by a cult really left a bad taste in my mouth.
I'd say Morrowind, but it would practically need a ground-up remake to appeal to modern Skyrim-based fans. I voted New Vegas because that game needs a port that runs good with less bugs lol
Such a fun game. Voice acting is great, plot is bizarre and fascinating, and the whole experience is short and sweet. The combat increasing your speed and damage for avoiding damage and building a combo is extremely satisfying as well!
Crazy that graphics alone were enough for comments like "I'll buy the $150 edition! (on YT)" And we haven't even seen post-alpha gameplay. No wonder 5 sold like it did for three straight console generations.
For me, all they need to do is make traversal more interesting. I found Tsushima strangely stiff from the company that made Sly Cooper and inFamous, two game series with excellent platforming.
I was already buying new games very sparingly at 70 (MH Wilds being one of the few). At 80 I'll never buy day one again. That's fine, my backlog is immense.
To me, it's akin to the newer Star Wars film trilogy (and to note, I'm a huge FF7 fan and not a very big Star Wars fan). The first entry had some big highs and major lows, but overall filled me with excitement for what the series could do. The second entry ensured that hope is dead and buried. Skipping #3 (but I'll read a synopsis). The fact it was split into a trilogy was easy to stomach, the changes to the plot and pacing were not. Not intending to ruffle chocobo feathers here, it's just my opinion 🤷♂️
On a positive note, the OST is beyond amazing in Remake. When I heard the Jenova remix kick in, I got goosebumps!
At this point I'd almost rather see the game industry crash than continue to opt into these continued price hikes. I already have more than enough games to keep me entertained the remainder of my lifespan, and they are making it ever harder to crave new releases. As others have noted, these days I'll patiently wait for price cuts. My days of pre-ordering are long gone.
UX improvements on the way is great to hear! Hopefully I'll finally be able to disable the radial menu so I can properly control that camera while rummaging through items.
This is wild to see ported to Nintendo! Good for the patapon fans, frankly I wanted to beat in my own skull to the rhythm after 10 minutes of playing it. Maybe Locoroco will get ported next!
Good for them, they made the right call. Meanwhile I'm interested to see how this game turns out! Got a free copy with my new PC, and I haven't truly played an AC title since Black Flag 😅
The amount of denial in this comments section is insane 😆 Disc rot is a real thing, that's why it's been talked about since the 90s (they knew it would eventually be an issue). I've experienced it with a few old CDs and DVDs for sure, but not many. This is to spread awareness, not fear. Just take care of your discs and when possible, dump them to a PC for even longer preservation 😎
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Re: 12 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2025 Announced
@Nakatomi_Uk Yes, they will be free for you!
Re: 12 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2025 Announced
Classic RE2 and 3 are exactly what I've been waiting for! And just a few days before my bday 😁
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Endgame Update Certainly Won't Please Everyone as Patch Notes Are Revealed
Randomized talismans is a decent reward, but I haven't felt the need to tweak my armor set. I'm one of the (apparently) few PC players that hasn't had major performance issues since launch, so I still have a good time each time I drop in for hunts. Classic UI and sound effect mods also enhance the experience.
Re: Tekken Boss Wanted 'Muscular' Pac-Man as a Character, But the Idea Was Brutally Shot Down
Muscular Pac-Man?! Lay these reckless ambitions to rest! I must return to my Pac-Man game where he's a giant Mecha and also turns into a huge shadow mouth.
Re: 'Increasingly Selective Consumers' to Blame for Underperformance of Blades of Fire
I've genuinely never heard of this game, and considering how often I scan this and other gaming sites, I'm amazed I didn't even see the review 🤔
Re: Poll: 5 Years Later, What Do You Think of Ghost of Tsushima?
Good game, in my opinion a tad overrated, but that's just me. Sucker Punch games previously have made platforming a lot of fun, which wasn't a thing here. The open world still had a little of that formulaic waypoint Ubisoft fluff. And there being no narrative alterations or punishment for using cheap ninja kills was unfortunate. I would have gone for a no stealth playthrough (with the stealth not being anything special) but the game forces you into the ghost systems anyways. The 1v1 duels were probably the highlight for me.
Re: Dark Souls, Elden Ring Dev May Have Another New Game for 2026
FromSoft already confirmed multiplayer-focused entries aren't replacing traditional solo-focused games, yet people are still quick to moan. Yes, they have traditional games in their pipeline, even if these two games aren't your cup of tea 😉 Maybe DS3 can be the new Last of Us, where we get a Remaster then a Remake 🤣
Re: Rumour: Oblivion Remastered, Metal Gear Solid Delta Dev Hit with Hundreds of Layoffs
This is tragic. Oblivion Remaster has been a blast, despite being the worst kept secret before launch. And MGS Delta is still my most anticipated release this year. That being said, this does sound like the whole situation was mishandled by their management. Go figure...
Re: Bethesda to Put Oblivion Remastered on a PS5 Disc in New Physical Edition
If this has the game on disc AND comes with a physical map, I'm in.
Re: PS5 Fans Divided Over Helldivers 2 on Xbox Pivot
The social media PlayStation fanboys are throwing a tantrum. As is life. Instead of welcoming others who share a common interest and hobby, we need to build more borders, and so on 😮💨 "Be cool or be cast out" 🎶
Re: BioWare Flop ANTHEM Dies January 2026, Servers to Be Turned Off
My interest in this game flopped as soon as my XBL Gold sub (pre-Game Pass, heh) lapsed, and I realized I couldn't play the game without an online subscription. Too bad, rip bozo
Re: Stop Killing Games Campaign Surpasses One Million Signatures
This showing right above the Anthem server shutdown article is poetic 😅
Re: Poll: 15 Years of PS Plus - What Do You Think of Sony's Subscription Service?
The longest I was subbed to PS Plus was during the lifespan of MH World and Iceborne. I've been happily unsubbed since.
Re: 'Aw, Nah! This Ain't Happenin'!': SEGA on Potential PS5 Sonic Adventure Remasters
I agree with those saying they would just benefit from modern ports, warts and all. Remakes would remove any and all fun the games have. The fact that they're so broken at times makes them very fun to exploit (moreso the first game). So the fact they have no desire to do so is for the best. And also BRING BACK THE CHAO SEGA
Re: Sony Hasn't Given Up on Adding More PS3 Games to PS Plus Yet
Sony, please don't add MGS4 to the PS Plus cloud streaming bs 😣 Let Konami cram it into the next Master Collection instead so we can play a true native port.
Re: Even Death Stranding 2's Luca Marinelli Was Fooled by His Solid Snake Appearance
@Jammer Perhaps Kojima originally envisioned Solid Snake with a big snoot, and then he saw this actor and was star struck 🤩
Re: Even Death Stranding 2's Luca Marinelli Was Fooled by His Solid Snake Appearance
Kojima: "Nonono even though you're my personal choice casting of Snake and I put a headband on you to reference that desire, you AREN'T Snake and I don't own that character."
Re: Bungie Delays Marathon Indefinitely, No New PS5, PC Release Date Given
I would hope that they'd rethink including a PvE campaign during this delay, but it sounds like that's not in the cards 🫤
Re: Andy Bogard Brings Fresh Energy to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on PS5, PS4
Finally, my KoF main returns 👍 Sad that this is the second game to make my main DLC though (Tekken 8 - Eddie Gordo), but at least they essentially included the first season for free for early adopters.
Re: Metal Gear Solid Multiplayer Returns in Delta's New Fox Hunt Mode
@Waa-Laa MGS3 always had multiplayer so this is a confusing take? 🤔 If it wasn't for you then, why would you bother with it now anyways?
Edit: Makes sense now, as a trophy hunter the PS2 must not have held any appeal to you at all.
It is sad the original MGO won't be returning, so they definitely have their work cut out for them making Fox Hunt as appealing. Hopefully they learned from the trainwreck of a multiplayer mode in MGSV...
Re: Rumour: Data Miner Claims to Have Found Evidence of Halo on PS Store
@thechetearly I'd argue the campaigns for 1-3, ODST, and Reach are great, but how well they've held up over time is up for debate. Some people do just play for multiplayer, but I think a majority of players enjoy both.
Re: Everyone's Talking About Body Horror Game ILL for PS5, Apparently
As long as they do something more interesting than Left 4 Dead or Days Gone with the concept, I'm interested!
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Summer Game Fest 2025?
Hooo man if it wasn't for Scott Pilgrim, Stranger Than Heaven, and RE9, I'd say complete waste of time as far as brand new game announcements are concerned. Overall very poor, though I expected as such when Sony had one of, if not THE best, State of Play streams beforehand.
Re: Here's Fighting Game Fan Maximilian Dood's Viral Reaction to PS5, PC's New Marvel Fighter
Didn't find out about this guy until the release of MvC Infinite & Beyond, but I subscribed on his release trailer and have been a fan since. After finishing the State of Play myself, I went over to his stream just to see that reaction 😆
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2025?
I went into it expecting the worst, but they left me pleasantly surprised! I wonder if there's any crumbs left for Geoff on Friday! 🤣
Re: Reaction: There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy a PS5
I had buyers remorse when getting a PS5 near-launch after playing through Astro's Playroom and Demon's Souls (both games that I loved, but the new games selection felt dry after that), and while it does have a solid exclusive, these days I mainly keep it around because of my PS4/5 Yakuza/Like a Dragon shelf. If I didn't have that, I likely would have sold it by now, especially with several of the previous exlusives playable on PC now. It will without a doubt be my last PlayStation console.
Re: Elden Ring Will Get Its A24 Movie Adaptation, with Alex Garland in the Director's Seat
Nothing is sacred. Everything can be milked for easy profits. I hope Jack Black is the tarnished, with executive producer Paul WS Anderson.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals Free Akuma Armour and More in Street Fighter 6 Crossover
I figured this would be just like the Rise Akuma gear, but I'm glad to see they've expanded on the concept! Akuma is a new weapon type apparently 😆
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Update Teases Some Kind of Street Fighter 6 Crossover
Ack. I was hoping the crossover would be anything but SF. I like SF (especially 6), I was just hoping they'd try branching out more.
Re: God of War Fans Are Still Demanding Remasters Of Kratos' Earlier Games
I just completed a binge of God of War 1, Chains, Ghost, Ascension, 2, and 3. Every game still holds up (minus Ascension's campaign and combat), and it's sad there's no good way to play the bulk of these without a PS3.
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Bombed So Hard, Warner Bros' Games Revenue Still Hasn't Recovered
I'm surprised Rocksteady is still a studio if I'm being honest 🤔 Seems these days a game company is on the chopping block for much less!
@graymamba For all of its faults, I love the humor, and I think the gameplay is fine (albeit a bit bland at times). And for what it's worth, my wife (a huge DC fan) was never a big fan of third person shooters until she played this, so that's worth something. I also give them props for making the game playable offline, warts and all.
Re: Square Enix Demands Bigger Games, Faster Development as Sales Continue to Slump
@1UP-HUSKY I didn't think I could hate Cosmo Canyon. The theme is still so catchy, but the altered layout was tiresome, Bugenhagen acts like someone's out-of-touch grandparent that lets slip one too many slurs, and the entire place essentially being run by a cult really left a bad taste in my mouth.
Re: Poll: Which Bethesda RPG Needs an Oblivion-Style Remaster Next?
I'd say Morrowind, but it would practically need a ground-up remake to appeal to modern Skyrim-based fans. I voted New Vegas because that game needs a port that runs good with less bugs lol
Re: Ancient PS3 Game Killer Is Dead Announces Sales Milestone After 12 Years
Such a fun game. Voice acting is great, plot is bizarre and fascinating, and the whole experience is short and sweet. The combat increasing your speed and damage for avoiding damage and building a combo is extremely satisfying as well!
Re: GTA 6 Trailer 2 Is Finally Here, PS5 Graphics Are Jaw-Dropping
Crazy that graphics alone were enough for comments like "I'll buy the $150 edition! (on YT)" And we haven't even seen post-alpha gameplay. No wonder 5 sold like it did for three straight console generations.
Re: Ghost of Yotei PS5 Will Be Even Better Than Its Wildly Successful Predecessor, Says Yoshida
For me, all they need to do is make traversal more interesting. I found Tsushima strangely stiff from the company that made Sly Cooper and inFamous, two game series with excellent platforming.
Re: Xbox Now Selling PS5 Games for $80, Joins Switch 2 in Price Increase
I was already buying new games very sparingly at 70 (MH Wilds being one of the few). At 80 I'll never buy day one again. That's fine, my backlog is immense.
Re: PS3's Resistance Games Not Playable on PS5, PS4 at All After Just 6 Months
Tbh they were barely playable as it was, streaming is a poor experience even with the best connections. Make native ports 😤
Re: Diablo 4's Berserk Crossover Boils Down to Cosmetics, But the Best Ones are Paid
@Perturbator The Dreamcast game is very short but a decent game overall, an aged hack'n'slash that follows it's own side-story.
Re: Oblivion PS5 Remaster Is Real as New Screenshots Leak
YES! That art alone goes so hard 😭 I'll gladly double dip. I want a box on my shelf, and a Steam copy running on the highest possible settings 🥹
Re: Poll: 5 Years Later, How Do You Feel About Final Fantasy 7 Remake?
To me, it's akin to the newer Star Wars film trilogy (and to note, I'm a huge FF7 fan and not a very big Star Wars fan). The first entry had some big highs and major lows, but overall filled me with excitement for what the series could do. The second entry ensured that hope is dead and buried. Skipping #3 (but I'll read a synopsis). The fact it was split into a trilogy was easy to stomach, the changes to the plot and pacing were not. Not intending to ruffle chocobo feathers here, it's just my opinion 🤷♂️
On a positive note, the OST is beyond amazing in Remake. When I heard the Jenova remix kick in, I got goosebumps!
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on Potential $80 PS5 Games?
At this point I'd almost rather see the game industry crash than continue to opt into these continued price hikes. I already have more than enough games to keep me entertained the remainder of my lifespan, and they are making it ever harder to crave new releases. As others have noted, these days I'll patiently wait for price cuts. My days of pre-ordering are long gone.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Confirms Improvements Coming to Performance, QoL, and Weapon Balance
UX improvements on the way is great to hear! Hopefully I'll finally be able to disable the radial menu so I can properly control that camera while rummaging through items.
Re: Patapon 1+2 Replay Marches to PS5, as Sony Licenses Series Out
This is wild to see ported to Nintendo! Good for the patapon fans, frankly I wanted to beat in my own skull to the rhythm after 10 minutes of playing it. Maybe Locoroco will get ported next!
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above
I'll start the PC preload tonight! I'm excited to give this a shot since I've missed most of the recent entries.
Re: Ubisoft Will Reportedly Fight for Assassin's Creed Shadows, Anti-Harassment Plan in Place
Good for them, they made the right call. Meanwhile I'm interested to see how this game turns out! Got a free copy with my new PC, and I haven't truly played an AC title since Black Flag 😅
Re: Disc Rot Already Afflicts Your Physical Game Collection
The amount of denial in this comments section is insane 😆 Disc rot is a real thing, that's why it's been talked about since the 90s (they knew it would eventually be an issue). I've experienced it with a few old CDs and DVDs for sure, but not many. This is to spread awareness, not fear. Just take care of your discs and when possible, dump them to a PC for even longer preservation 😎
Re: Helldivers 2 Liberates Your Tabletop with Official Board Game, Crowdfunding Begins Next Month
How do I plug my boardgame into Ethernet for live service content?! 🤔😏
Re: Devil May Cry's Netflix Anime Is Dividing Fans Big Time
@AndroidBango Maybe they can sprinkle in some Creed for good measure 🤣
Re: 12 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for March 2025 Announced
Armored Core preservation is cool! Hopefully they port the PS2 entries as well.