Two excellent games this weekend after getting through the first part of Nier: Automata:- Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 which is awesome; and Halls of Torment... which I think I prefer to Vampire Survivors even!
Just kill it. It's embarrassing at this point. No one wants this type of bloated budget, live service slop. Restructure your management, get rid of the suits, Karens and middle managers and realise that you can't simply throw money at projects and have them succeed if you don't have the talent onboard or have passionless moneymen dictating what you make.
People act like they're pitching to a select audience when it's been shown that, in general, both men and women prefer to play as attractive characters rather than the ogre-like protagonists AAA studios have been pushing recently.
Returnal and Superliminal! Tried to get into Destiny 2 this week cos the expansions were on sale but it started to seem like a boring time-sink pretty quickly unfortunately
Definitely a better month but I've played all three! Anyone who hasn't tried Balatro and knows the basics of poker should absolutely give it a try, you won't regret it
Hitman Absolution cos it's paired with Blood Money which I've never played. Beat Absolution on my 360 back in the day but felt like going through it again
Thank goodness they're listening. The thing is, if fights are too easy going solo then they're gonna be an absolute joke in a group, so naturally there has to be a challenge when at least solo-ing otherwise the game gets boring and there's no need to adapt your build and figure out what works, which is one of the biggest appeals of MH anyway
Payday 3 is a completely dead game because they ruined it with MTX but Payday 2 is great and has a dedicated player base so just play that if you're interested
I remember when this site gave Elden Ring 8/10 and Armoured Core 6 7/10, so even if this game was a souls-like - which it isn't, I would take any opinion on it or any other souls games with a pinch of salt
Just finished this a couple of days ago. There's a bug where you can get the silver trophy for buying all vehicles by buying a select few. Not sure how this works but I'm not complaining!
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 605
I'm starting Darkest Dungeon 2 and Dragon's Dogma 2!
I've heard neither are as good as the originals but I want to see for myself
Re: That Promising PS5 Console Exclusive Has Ex-Sony Santa Monica and FromSoftware Talent Behind It
I'm here for Sony backing talented and passionate devs that want to make single-player games that they think are fun
Re: Mini Review: Halls of Torment (PS5) - Proof That Vampire Survivors Wasn't a Fluke
Great game and not as grindy as others in the genre - would recommend
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 604
Nearly Halloween so I'm playing Resident Evil Village. Really enjoying it!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 602
Heading back to Nier Automata to do the 9S playthrough
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 601
Shadowrun Dragonfall
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600
Forza Horizon 5 this weekend
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 599
Metal Gear Solid 2
Re: Latest Ghost of Yotei Trailer Is a Quick Hit Before PS5 Launch
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 598
Two excellent games this weekend after getting through the first part of Nier: Automata:-
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 which is awesome;
and Halls of Torment... which I think I prefer to Vampire Survivors even!
Re: Sony's Troubled Live Service Game Fairgames Just Can't Catch a Break
Just kill it. It's embarrassing at this point.
No one wants this type of bloated budget, live service slop.
Restructure your management, get rid of the suits, Karens and middle managers and realise that you can't simply throw money at projects and have them succeed if you don't have the talent onboard or have passionless moneymen dictating what you make.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
I had to stop watching after about 45 mins. Who has the time to watch this live only for one of the better announcements to be a LEGO game?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 594
Finally finished Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth yesterday - fantastic Yakuza game and pays a wonderful homage to Kiryu's journey.
This weekend I'll start either Furi or Nier: Automata... or both!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 593
@sorteddan Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a gem. Amazing OST too
Re: Dynasty Warriors: Origins 'Major DLC' Announced Alongside Remaster of an Old Game
Not generally a fan of remasters or remakes but if they remaster DW5 that would be some nice nostalgia bait personally. Loved that game as a kid
Re: Devil May Cry 5 Sales Spike After TV Show, Even DMC 4 Outsells Monster Hunter Wilds in Q1
The fact that DMC5 has broken 10M in sales is incredible and entirely deserved. At least Adi Shankar did some good
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 589
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth!
Might take me a few weekends to beat...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 586
Dead Space and getting to the end of Another Crab's Treasure
Re: God of War's Rumoured Metroidvania Now Due in 2026 on PS5
This sounds great. If it's anything like PoP: The Lost Crown or Metroid Dread and it's starring Greek Kratos then I'll definitely play it
Re: Borderlands 4 a $70 PS5 Game, Offers $100 and $130 Versions Too
lol. lmao even.
Re: Devil May Cry 5 Can't Stop Selling, Now Tops 10 Million Units
The best character action game and its not even close.
Probably the best and most versatile combat in any game... ever!?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 585
Starting Another Crab's Treasure after finishing the excellent Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Re: Nioh 3 Announced for PS5, Demo Out Now for Two Weeks
It deserved a trilogy. Happy days
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2025?
Fantastic show. Jam-packed with bangers. Honestly really impressed
Re: Hi-Fi Rush Studio Reopens, Hiring for New Action Game
Rare industry W
Re: Here's Your First Look at Project Spirits, the Next Flagship Title from the Makers of Stellar Blade
@saffeqwe THIS.
People act like they're pitching to a select audience when it's been shown that, in general, both men and women prefer to play as attractive characters rather than the ogre-like protagonists AAA studios have been pushing recently.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 583
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and spreading democracy for Super Earth
Re: PS Store Days of Play Sale Is Live Now with 1,300+ PS5, PS4 Game Discounts
I'll probably get:-
Another Crab's Treasure
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Animal Well
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 582
Helldivers 2
I'm getting hooked
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 581
Been playing Dave the Diver all week so more of that when I can amongst the fun in the sun with friends
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 580
Returnal and Superliminal!
Tried to get into Destiny 2 this week cos the expansions were on sale but it started to seem like a boring time-sink pretty quickly unfortunately
Re: Hideki Kamiya Wants to Remake the Original Devil May Cry, Would Make Design Changes
Not a fan of the recent remake craze in games but DMC1 and Viewtiful Joe remakes would be tempting
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 579
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and maybe a bit of Hotline Miami
Re: GTA 6 Delayed to 2026, Out on 26th May 2026
Right after Gearbox moved Borderlands 4 forward too lmao
Would be hilarious if they moved it back again
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025 Announced
@Alps_Stranger it is basically crack in card game form
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025 Announced
Definitely a better month but I've played all three!
Anyone who hasn't tried Balatro and knows the basics of poker should absolutely give it a try, you won't regret it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 578
Hitman Absolution cos it's paired with Blood Money which I've never played. Beat Absolution on my 360 back in the day but felt like going through it again
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 577
Starting No Man's Sky and Psychonauts 2 this weekend
Re: The Last of Us Is Only Getting More and More Popular
Are people still pretending that they enjoyed the second game?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 575
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster
I can see why people think it's one of the best if not the best FF
Really enjoying it
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for April 2025 Announced
I should've known an 85% discount on a weekend sale was a trap!
Every month that passes I have one more reason to convert to PC.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 573
Decided to play through Disco Elysium again while playing Mark of the Ninja. Unbelievable game, incredible replayability
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds' Big April Update Adds Harder Enemies as Difficulty Discourse Continues
Thank goodness they're listening. The thing is, if fights are too easy going solo then they're gonna be an absolute joke in a group, so naturally there has to be a challenge when at least solo-ing otherwise the game gets boring and there's no need to adapt your build and figure out what works, which is one of the biggest appeals of MH anyway
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 569
More FF16 and some Balatro - still unlocking the whole deck slowly!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 568
Ultros & Final Fantasy XVI!
Re: Tides of Annihilation Looks Like PS5's Next Big Thing in Outrageous Extended Gameplay
This game reeks of DMC5 and I'm ready to take a big whiff
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for February 2025 Announced
Payday 3 is a completely dead game because they ruined it with MTX but Payday 2 is great and has a dedicated player base so just play that if you're interested
Re: PS5's Phantom Blade Zero Does What Souls Games Don't with Four Difficulty Options
I remember when this site gave Elden Ring 8/10 and Armoured Core 6 7/10, so even if this game was a souls-like - which it isn't, I would take any opinion on it or any other souls games with a pinch of salt
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 565
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit since it was on PS Plus and Titanfall 2
Re: The Cyberpunk 2077 Updates Aren't Done Yet, Patch 2.21 Out Now on PS5
Just finished this a couple of days ago.
There's a bug where you can get the silver trophy for buying all vehicles by buying a select few. Not sure how this works but I'm not complaining!