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!
This is hilarious. Why are they pushing Aloy so hard!? The supply is way, way above the demand for a bland protagonist like her, and frankly the IP as a whole. Out of touch.
It's very simple. Alanah Pearce spread fake news on her channel and in the footage from the game awards you can clearly see the Game Science devs in the background smiling, not crying.
People have already done breakdowns of this on YouTube.
I know of multiple people that refunded BL3 directly because of the millennial writing and reddit humour. Kind of explains why that game is always on sale for 90% off. The Borderlands movie isn't exactly going to help change people's expectations either
@DennisReynolds MKX is arguably the best NRS game purely for the combat system and the roster. Ask anyone who plays fighting games regularly and they'll likely tell you they're favourite is MK9 or MKX. To say MKX is easily the weakest game is absurd.
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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!
Re: Horizon's MMO Appears to Have Been Cancelled
This is hilarious. Why are they pushing Aloy so hard!? The supply is way, way above the demand for a bland protagonist like her, and frankly the IP as a whole. Out of touch.
Re: Preview: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Is an Absurd, Great Twist on Like a Dragon
Other devs need to take a leaf out of RGG's book
Re: Marvel Rivals' First-Month Revenue Shows Sony Should Continue to Pursue Live Service on PS5, PC
Yes Khayl, what we all need from Sony is Concord 2.
And we definitely need Sony to focus on soulless cash grabs instead of being passionate about what they do and innovating.
Re: Horizon Hatred Simmers Once More As Sony Announces Movie Adaptation
How many people bought the LEGO Horizon game?
Have you considered that she's disliked BECAUSE she's pushed so much? Makes her seem like an industry plant.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 561
Just started Cyberpunk on Boxing Day and been playing It Takes Two with the missus
Re: Opinion: Thank Goodness You're Here! Is Easily 2024's Funniest Game
Just finished this game and got some proper belly laughs out of it. Highlight of the game is the guy with the big head
Re: Poll: What Are Your Gaming Plans for the Holidays?
@Darude84 I wish I could go through Bloodborne for the first time again
Re: Poll: What Are Your Gaming Plans for the Holidays?
Gonna treat myself to Cyberpunk with all the trimmings
Re: Even in a Wacky Nautical Spin-Off, Yakuza Just Feels Wrong in English
Queen Michele - Debra Wilson
Please! You don't need to convince me anymore!
Re: Random: Former IGN China Editor Refutes Game Science Crying Claim
It's very simple. Alanah Pearce spread fake news on her channel and in the footage from the game awards you can clearly see the Game Science devs in the background smiling, not crying.
People have already done breakdowns of this on YouTube.
Re: Borderlands 4 Promises Not to Be Aggressively Unfunny
I know of multiple people that refunded BL3 directly because of the millennial writing and reddit humour. Kind of explains why that game is always on sale for 90% off. The Borderlands movie isn't exactly going to help change people's expectations either
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 558
Still playing Nioh 2 and loving it. Might take me ~80 hours to do all the main and sub missions but I'm over halfway now
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Dev Making Huge Improvements Based on Beta Feedback
I'm so glad hitstop is back in, combat would have felt off without it
Re: PlayStation Joins Social Media Shift as Bluesky Rockets in Popularity
Removed
Re: This Horizon Rip-Off Has to Be One of the Most Blatant Copycat Games Ever
@DonJorginho He's a shill for pointing out a blatant double-standard? Okay, cope.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024 Announced
@somnambulance I don't get the negativity either. This month seems much better than other months this year at the very least.
I think it's a good month overall which I haven't thought for a while!
Re: Rumour: Mortal Kombat 1's Future DLC Cancelled After Poor Sales of Khaos Reigns
@DennisReynolds MKX is arguably the best NRS game purely for the combat system and the roster. Ask anyone who plays fighting games regularly and they'll likely tell you they're favourite is MK9 or MKX. To say MKX is easily the weakest game is absurd.
Re: Beloved, Sekiro-Inspired Action Platformer Nine Sols Finally Arrives on PS5, PS4
Haven't long heard of this game but it looks sick, definitely gonna play it