When I saw the price I said something that Justin would be proud of. I too was expecting psvr after Trover saves the universe which was pretty good but I had to mute Justin after a while as it is just too grating. Without VR I won't be playing this at any price
No problem and it is good that PS check trophy support because I had my doubts, a game recently released called "Math World" has a trophy for playing a mini game 3 times and it was unobtainable at release. It even has the very rare and much prized counter (which should be mandatory) so quite how it was overlooked one can only guess. NB. Math world VR has been patched so the plat is now obtainable.
Nice. Will play Sniper elite, Ascent and Snow runner with which I may or may not be singing "I like trucking" whilst I play. Might try Ww z and Circus electrique.
Already have It Takes Two which is an awesome game. Pretty good month imo.
It isn't just Sony's future but the industry as a whole, I wouldn't be surprised if in (quite) a few years we have a repeat of 1983 only the reasons will be quite different (forced expensive subs to play games etc). Hopefully Nintendo can save us again.
I know I'm clutching at straws but I wonder if this is the Rockstar VR project that has been mentioned. Would be great if this was a hybrid (flat and VR) title.
@get2sammyb It is getting very juicy. I bet Phil is wishing that he released Redfall on PS5 now as it certainly would have helped their case and god knows they need it.
I still remember the farce with the incendiary grenade in Resistance. It really annoyed me and later insomniac made it free but only for the NA region which fuelled my rage even more.
I suppose I should let it go after more than a decade but it still pees me off, along with that bloody 10k killing machine trophy.
@Tr3mmOr I watched the trailer earlier and immediately pressed the mute button but then I do that for a lot of trailers that feature music that is not to my taste. If that music is in the game I will be avoiding it.
I'm shocked, shocked I tell you. @BusyOlf Probably so Sony can't send a "look what's coming to PlayStation" tweet after the Xbox showcase. You can imagine those Microsoft boffins at the meeting, "right how are we going to stop Sony do these tweets"...."I know we will have a 24 hour embargo". "Oh Phil you are a genius" shouts the entire room. Meanwhile Phil has a smug grin on his face (you know the one).
@BeerIsAwesome That is the problems with these sub services, best not to buy any games ever again. I assume you won't be playing the Wine making game...there is a beer making game out there so fingers crossed for next month.
Splendid lineup. As for limited selection, PS Access video has more titles namely A hat in Time...which I've just purchased so you all can thank me for that.
Interested to see the AC VR game and hopeful it comes to PSVR2 as well as Quest. Trust it has a bit of scalability so it doesn't just look like (another) Quest port.
Would also like to see a Far Cry or Splinter Cell VR game, Sony should grease Ubisoft's palms.
When the Vision Pro UI appeared I immediately thought "the Vita isn't dead, long live the Vita". I can see this product only helping PSVR2 as people will say "We can't spend 4K (after taxes), lets settle for the Sony experience instead". (Possibly ) This product is a threat to Quest Pro if anything which probably explains the recent Meta showcase which was much more focused on games than the last one.
@colonelkilgore Yeah diablo isn't my bag either, I played the D3 on PS3 so it has been that long since the previous instalment so I'm happy for fans that D4 turned out well but I won't be playing it.
Have they said how much it will be on Steam? Currently £70 on PSN and considering the retailer/storefront percentage cut it should actually be more expensive on Steam. 😜
@kyleforrester87 Yet Bungie (probably) rubber stamped Fairgame$$$ Probably aggressive monopolisation of player time and money over game quality. Time will tell but I think being cynical is the correct attitude to all this GaaS.
@thefourfoldroot1 Positive, it says so right on the blog, worded as "full main story" Free as well.
I do agree that all this "mode" talk seems unnecessary double speak and I can only think they say it to avoid the fact that it isn't 100% playable in VR (i.e. Mercenaries, possible dlc etc...).
Shockingly bad especially for VR2, the only saving grace for both flat and VR was the near total absence of first party studios. Helldivers needed a VR mode.
@thefourfoldroot1 Don't quite understand your re4 Vr mode comment, it is the whole game so similar to village Vr. Ps. Fingers crossed the trophies aren't locked out this time.
Mainly in it for the excitement of VR, so here are my VR predictions... Ace combat 8 announced for flat plus entirely playable in VR. Half life Alyx, although I feel this might be a summer game fest announcement. Wolverine if shown which I doubt will be playable in VR. Borderlands 3 announced for VR.
And finally Skyrim updated for psvr2, okay perhaps that is being too unrealistic.
@tselliot This is why the only way forward for VR is what has been called hybrid games, games which are playable in flat and VR. For example Hitman 3, Dirt rally, Resident evil 7/8/4, gt7 etc.. Personally I really enjoy hybrid games and more of them will give me more faith in Sonys VR commitment, perhaps Wolverine could be hybrid or Last of Us could be modified (it has shown to work on PC with a mod).
I experienced this playing HZD around the time it was put on ps+. I also seem to remember it happening years ago but it is a very rare event, I guess the license query timed out or something like that.
Nice. Mainly interested to see what they have in store for VR2, hopefully Alyx and hybrid games. Fingers crossed for lots of "also playable in VR"
Plus it is time for a few vr1 ports, personally I think they should create a ps+ Vr collection which includes vr1 ports and make a commitment like adding one per quarter, this would bolster Vr sales...if indeed they are lacking.
As we have GT7 in VR, F1 isn't such a loss but this decision is still disappointing. I just hope the next rally game is supported on PS VR2, Dirt Rally VR was brilliant and was considerably easier for me than in flat mode. Wipeout was the same. If there isn't support for psvr2 in the next rally game then I shall be writing to my MP.
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Re: PS Plus Essential Games for August 2023 Announced
Nice. I will don the headset for Dreams.
Looking forward to Deaths Door as well.
Good month, again.
Re: PS Plus Extra, Premium Members Get This Anticipated PS5, PS4 RPG on Day One Next Month
Nice, I did like the look of this.
Re: Dying Light Studio Techland Set to Be Acquired by Tencent
Thanks Phil.
Re: Somerville Is the Next Xbox, PC Exclusive Plotting PS5, PS4 Ports
@riceNpea Xbox is shouting "don't leave me this way".
I think Liam missed a great subtitle there.
Before anyone says, it isn't leaving Xbox.
Re: All of a Sudden, High on Life Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
When I saw the price I said something that Justin would be proud of.
I too was expecting psvr after Trover saves the universe which was pretty good but I had to mute Justin after a while as it is just too grating.
Without VR I won't be playing this at any price
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 486
Shooting people in the nether regions, in Sniper Elite 5.
Hours of fun, possibly not for the whole family though.
Re: VR Skater Delayed Due to PS5 Approval Issues, But 'Sony Has Been Amazing'
No problem and it is good that PS check trophy support because I had my doubts, a game recently released called "Math World" has a trophy for playing a mini game 3 times and it was unobtainable at release. It even has the very rare and much prized counter (which should be mandatory) so quite how it was overlooked one can only guess.
NB. Math world VR has been patched so the plat is now obtainable.
Re: 18 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Nice. Will play Sniper elite, Ascent and Snow runner with which I may or may not be singing "I like trucking" whilst I play.
Might try Ww z and Circus electrique.
Already have It Takes Two which is an awesome game.
Pretty good month imo.
Re: Reaction: What Happens to PlayStation if Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard?
It isn't just Sony's future but the industry as a whole, I wouldn't be surprised if in (quite) a few years we have a repeat of 1983 only the reasons will be quite different (forced expensive subs to play games etc).
Hopefully Nintendo can save us again.
Re: This Year's Call of Duty Has Been Secretly Shown Off to NBA Stars
Zombie netball confirmed!
Re: Red Dead Redemption Revival Looking More and More Likely as Evidence Mounts
I know I'm clutching at straws but I wonder if this is the Rockstar VR project that has been mentioned.
Would be great if this was a hybrid (flat and VR) title.
Re: Rebuild a Defunct Gaming Company with Anime Waifus in New PS5, PS4 Neptunia
I wonder if they will release "Sugar Daddy" dlc which will effectively break the game.
Re: Xbox Insinuates It Bought Bethesda to Block Starfield PS5 Console Exclusivity
Codswallop.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 482
Just started Far Cry 6, pretty good so far except for the footprint....a crazy 100gb.
Re: Indiana Jones Game Deal Amended to Exclude PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb It is getting very juicy.
I bet Phil is wishing that he released Redfall on PS5 now as it certainly would have helped their case and god knows they need it.
Re: Starfield, Redfall Exclusivity 'Powerful Evidence' Against Xbox's Activision Buyout, Claims FTC
@Americansamurai1 My vote would be for Victor Meldrew. I mean what Victor says is pretty much what we are all thinking.
As for Bethesda, the biggest loss was to PS VR as I think there was about five or so PSVR games. No upgrade for Skyrim VR is pretty sad.
Re: Need for Speed Unbound Hits EA Play This Thursday
I feel the need, the need for a 97p for a month of EA Play deal.
Re: You'll Need Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Digital Deluxe Edition for Those Extra PS5 Suits
I still remember the farce with the incendiary grenade in Resistance. It really annoyed me and later insomniac made it free but only for the NA region which fuelled my rage even more.
I suppose I should let it go after more than a decade but it still pees me off, along with that bloody 10k killing machine trophy.
Re: Cut Through Gangs to K-Hip Hop in PSVR2's Korean Cinema Inspired Tiger Blade
@Tr3mmOr I watched the trailer earlier and immediately pressed the mute button but then I do that for a lot of trailers that feature music that is not to my taste.
If that music is in the game I will be avoiding it.
Re: Xbox Had Embargoed Persona Dev's Metaphor: ReFantazio After All, as Fantasy RPG Is Confirmed for PS5, PS4
I'm shocked, shocked I tell you.
@BusyOlf Probably so Sony can't send a "look what's coming to PlayStation" tweet after the Xbox showcase.
You can imagine those Microsoft boffins at the meeting, "right how are we going to stop Sony do these tweets"...."I know we will have a 24 hour embargo".
"Oh Phil you are a genius" shouts the entire room.
Meanwhile Phil has a smug grin on his face (you know the one).
Re: PSVR2's Arashi: Castles of Sin Is the Virtual Reality Ghost of Tsushima You've Been Dreaming Of
Free / paid / any upgrade path?
I'm guessing as the name has changed (added final cut) and the publisher is different, so no probably not.
Re: No New Game Announcements to Celebrate The Last of Us' Tenth Anniversary
Pull your finger out Neil and release a PSVR2 port, that will shift some units.
Re: Indie Hit Rogue Legacy 2 Is Finally Coming to PS5, PS4 Later This Month
@colonelkilgore I'm waiting for the Vita port.
Re: 28 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Confirmed for Big June Update
@BeerIsAwesome That is the problems with these sub services, best not to buy any games ever again.
I assume you won't be playing the Wine making game...there is a beer making game out there so fingers crossed for next month.
Re: Only Eight PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Confirmed for June Update
Splendid lineup.
As for limited selection, PS Access video has more titles namely A hat in Time...which I've just purchased so you all can thank me for that.
Re: Persona 3 Reload, Persona 5 Tactica Finally Confirmed for PS5, PS4 After Xbox Embargo Lifts
Pathetic.
Re: Sorry, But Games Are Probably Going to Take Longer Than Ever to Make on PS5
Best not to announce them two days after you have just started the project then. 🤐
Re: Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Drops Anchor on PS5 in August
Nice, forgotten all about this. Shadow tactics was great and Despardos is in my backlog.
Re: What Time Is Ubisoft Forward 2023?
Interested to see the AC VR game and hopeful it comes to PSVR2 as well as Quest. Trust it has a bit of scalability so it doesn't just look like (another) Quest port.
Would also like to see a Far Cry or Splinter Cell VR game, Sony should grease Ubisoft's palms.
Re: For Some Reason, Sony Saved PSVR2 Exclusive Firewall: Ultra for the Future Games Show
It is bizarre, I guess it is so when gamers say "we don't want VR in our showcases" Sony can turned round and say it wasn't us, it was them.
Hard to come to any other conclusion.
Now if Sony only they had the same distaste for GaaS.
Re: Random: Thought PSVR2 Was Expensive? Apple's Vision Pro Is Here to Hold Your Beer
When the Vision Pro UI appeared I immediately thought "the Vita isn't dead, long live the Vita".
I can see this product only helping PSVR2 as people will say "We can't spend 4K (after taxes), lets settle for the Sony experience instead". (Possibly )
This product is a threat to Quest Pro if anything which probably explains the recent Meta showcase which was much more focused on games than the last one.
Re: Feature: PSVR2 Three Months Later - The Good, The Bad, and The Worrying
Just watching the Meta showcase, now that is how you do a showcase.
Pull your socks up Sony.
Re: Diablo 4 (PS5) - Blizzard's Best in Years Is a Violent Delight for Infernal Types
@colonelkilgore Yeah diablo isn't my bag either, I played the D3 on PS3 so it has been that long since the previous instalment so I'm happy for fans that D4 turned out well but I won't be playing it.
Early congrats on the plat.
Re: PS5 Showpiece Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Jumps to the PC Dimension in July
Have they said how much it will be on Steam?
Currently £70 on PSN and considering the retailer/storefront percentage cut it should actually be more expensive on Steam. 😜
Re: Rumour: Naughty Dog's Troubled The Last of Us Multiplayer PS5 Project Was Sniped by Bungie
@kyleforrester87 Yet Bungie (probably) rubber stamped Fairgame$$$
Probably aggressive monopolisation of player time and money over game quality. Time will tell but I think being cynical is the correct attitude to all this GaaS.
Re: Sony Significantly Scales Back Development of The Last of Us Multiplayer for PS5, Says Report
All this GAAS shizzle off to a flying start I see, thank God for insomniac games is all I can say.
Re: Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld Will Have Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers
Is this some sort of an out of the season April Fools joke?!
Re: Alan Wake 2 Is a Digital-Only Release, $60 on PS5
Pass.
It's brave I'll give them that.
Re: Bungie Is Bringing Back Marathon on PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
@Gremio108 Too soon, too soon.
I still call them Marathon and the less said about Starburst the better.
Re: Poll: Was This Sony's Best PlayStation Showcase Yet?
@thefourfoldroot1 Positive, it says so right on the blog, worded as "full main story"
Free as well.
I do agree that all this "mode" talk seems unnecessary double speak and I can only think they say it to avoid the fact that it isn't 100% playable in VR (i.e. Mercenaries, possible dlc etc...).
Re: Poll: Was This Sony's Best PlayStation Showcase Yet?
Shockingly bad especially for VR2, the only saving grace for both flat and VR was the near total absence of first party studios.
Helldivers needed a VR mode.
@thefourfoldroot1 Don't quite understand your re4 Vr mode comment, it is the whole game so similar to village Vr.
Ps. Fingers crossed the trophies aren't locked out this time.
Re: Summer Game Fest Will Feature 3 or 4 'Pretty Big' Announcements, Says Geoff Keighley
As I said with my previous predictions comment, I expect Half life Alyx psvr2 to be announced at g fest.
Fingers crossed Anyhoo.
Re: Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop (PS5) - Bright and Breezy Sim Is Better Than Ever
Caption suggestion "Step back behind the line".
Re: Feature: Our PlayStation Showcase Predictions
Mainly in it for the excitement of VR, so here are my VR predictions...
Ace combat 8 announced for flat plus entirely playable in VR.
Half life Alyx, although I feel this might be a summer game fest announcement.
Wolverine if shown which I doubt will be playable in VR.
Borderlands 3 announced for VR.
And finally Skyrim updated for psvr2, okay perhaps that is being too unrealistic.
Re: Sony Says It's Too Early to Judge PSVR2's Popularity
@tselliot This is why the only way forward for VR is what has been called hybrid games, games which are playable in flat and VR. For example Hitman 3, Dirt rally, Resident evil 7/8/4, gt7 etc..
Personally I really enjoy hybrid games and more of them will give me more faith in Sonys VR commitment, perhaps Wolverine could be hybrid or Last of Us could be modified (it has shown to work on PC with a mod).
Re: Some PS Plus Users Puzzled by Game Expiration Glitch
I experienced this playing HZD around the time it was put on ps+.
I also seem to remember it happening years ago but it is a very rare event, I guess the license query timed out or something like that.
Re: Rumour: Persona 3 Remake Reveal May Be Coming Next Month
Inb4 Oh noes it is an Xbox exclusive.
(24 hours later)
Oh it is okay, good guy gamer Phil just paid for 24 hour exclusivity.
Re: PlayStation Showcase Finally Announced for 24th May
Nice. Mainly interested to see what they have in store for VR2, hopefully Alyx and hybrid games.
Fingers crossed for lots of "also playable in VR"
Plus it is time for a few vr1 ports, personally I think they should create a ps+ Vr collection which includes vr1 ports and make a commitment like adding one per quarter, this would bolster Vr sales...if indeed they are lacking.
Re: PlayStation Showcase Is 'Happening Very Soon', Says Reliable Reporter
Well he is certainly more reliable than Grubbsnax.
So yeah it's happening, perhaps.
Re: After Transformative Gran Turismo 7 Update, F1 23 Will Not Support PSVR2
As we have GT7 in VR, F1 isn't such a loss but this decision is still disappointing.
I just hope the next rally game is supported on PS VR2, Dirt Rally VR was brilliant and was considerably easier for me than in flat mode. Wipeout was the same.
If there isn't support for psvr2 in the next rally game then I shall be writing to my MP.