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Remaster looks insane, and we actually get to use the chain this time! Cannot wait for the expansion to come out. Best game ever made, being made even better, love to see it.

Finally! Remaster looking amazing! Wished to see more from the expansion, but I guess its enough for now.

@viktorcode Not even remotely true regarding the "account signing". Of course live service and multiplayer game discs a re useless and require signing in, but the same cannot be said for singleplayer games. Go check the Doesitplay website, and you'll see just how many discs will play offline.

I've posted this comment on a previous post, and I'm gonna go the same again:

There are positives to digital as well, but everyone should stop acting as if there is no benefit to physical as well.

1. I have close friends who still do not have a reliable connection, as they do not live in 1st world countries. This all digital future is a big hindrance to them, as they cannot download large games fast.

2. Sharing physical games has always been a big positive, as I have done so many times with numerous friends.

3. Reselling physical games to recoup some of the cost is a positive as well.

4. Ownership. Even if Sony bans me for using a foreign country PSN (as its not available in my country), I can still play my entire collection if I'm offline as the entire build is on the disc. What would happen to an all digital collection if for whatever reason Sony bans you, as it happened recently to the Xbox user?

5. Much better price offerings. Most of my physical games that I have bought have been 10-30 euros cheaper that their digital counterparts. This might continue to be the case, as third party retailers will still sell codes, but you cannot be too sure if the pricing is going to be the same as it is right now.

6. I will include this for the sake of it, even though I don't think that it is going to happen, but, theoretically, if their online services do go down for a prolonged period, you can play your digital games, but only the ones that are already installed. I might be wrong but, I think you cannot install new games if PSN is down.

I've posted this comment on a previous post, and I'm gonna go the same again:

There are positives to digital as well, but everyone should stop acting as if there is no benefit to physical as well.

1. I have close friends who still do not have a reliable connection, as they do not live in 1st world countries. This all digital future is a big hindrance to them, as they cannot download large games fast.

2. Sharing physical games has always been a big positive, as I have done so many times with numerous friends.

3. Reselling physical games to recoup some of the cost is a positive as well.

4. Ownership. Even if Sony bans me for using a foreign country PSN (as its not available in my country), I can still play my entire collection if I'm offline as the entire build is on the disc. What would happen to an all digital collection if for whatever reason Sony bans you, as it happened recently to the Xbox user?

5. Much better price offerings. Most of my physical games that I have bought have been 10-30 euros cheaper that their digital counterparts. This might continue to be the case, as third party retailers will still sell codes, but you cannot be too sure if the pricing is going to be the same as it is right now.

6. I will include this for the sake of it, even though I don't think that it is going to happen, but, theoretically, if their online services do go down for a prolonged period, you can play your digital games, but only the ones that are already installed. I might be wrong but, I think you cannot install new games if PSN is down.

@viktorcode Exactly. So you can still perfectly use your console, and the physical discs, since most of them have the complete build data on them. I count this as a big plus, and add to that the other positives that you mentioned, like being able to share and resale them, makes them a superior option between the two.

There are positives to digital as well, don't get me wrong, but everyone should stop acting as if there is no benefit to physical as well.

1. I have close friends who (you might not believe this), still do not have a reliable connection, as they do not live in 1st world countries. This all digital future is a big hindrance to them, as they cannot download large games fast.

2. Sharing physical games has always been a big positive, as I have done so many times with numerous friends.

3. As you mentioned, reselling physical games to recoup some of the cost is a positive as well.

4. Ownership. Even if Sony bans me for using a foreign country PSN (as its not available in my country), I can still play my entire collection if I'm offline as the entire build is on the disc. What would happen to an all digital collection if for whatever reason Sony bans you, as it happened recently to the Xbox user?

5. Much better price offerings. Most of my physical games that I have bought have been 10-30 euros cheaper that their digital counterparts. This might continue to be the case, as third party retailers will still sell codes, but you cannot be too sure if the pricing is going to be the same as it is right now.

6. I will include this for the sake of it, even though I don't think that it is going to happen, but, theoretically, if their online services do go down for a prolonged period, you can play your digital games, but only the ones that are already installed. I might be wrong but, I think you cannot install new games if PSN is down.

@viktorcode How is having a disc with the full build on it, that you can do whatever you want with in any way "leasing"?

@ShadowRJ I think he is referring to the dlc's included in the Gold editions not being on disc, which is correct, but the full main game has always been on disc for Resident Evil games.

@DennisReynolds If any of you did not care, and if your lives do not revolve around gaming as you continuously preach, you wouldn't engage with any of the posts, or comments, and you would leave people to voice their complaints, and rightfully so.

@UltimateOtaku91 As much misinformation as the anti disc crowd spreads claiming that 99% of physical games are unplayable without an internet connection, even though 75-80% are, am I right?

Call me crazy, but I think that they would be much more competent at creating a Fallout game than Bethesda are, so this is good news.

@Oram77 They have to let go at some point, or change change it to a degree that completely transforms it. I've read that its a actually a pretty good engine for games like Elder Scrolls, and for rendering every little object in the world, but its a complete miss in a lot of other aspects as well. Also, seeing as Xbox just let go pretty much the whole ID software team and are probably pivoting to UE5, I think that might be the case for BGS going forward as well. They even dumped the Slipspace engine that costed half a billion in favour of UE5. As for CDPR...I can only hope for the best, since they are collaborating with Epic and AMD directly, so hopefully something useful comes out of that.

@Oram77 No chance in hell they move away from Creation for ESVI. If they do that, the game might not come out until mid 2030s. I still don't understand why they haven't optimised it properly. Its been in use for almost two decades now with minimal improvement.

@Scribedby At this point, I'm starting to see a recurring pattern here with gamers, and the more we get screwed over by these companies and their decisions, the more I think that we deserve it. I better not see anyone complaining against other anti consumer practices, and downright idiotic decisions in the future, as crossing your legs, and whistling is obviously the only rational thing that should be done.

@McBurn Be careful not to cut yourself on that edge

@9_10DOH64 I remember your comment, I just don't understand the main point you are trying to make. You mention that they are a business that is driven purely by selling hardware units, with zero interest in software, and that they have been a disease to gaming but that is not the case. The whole concept of consoles is to create gaming machines, and sibsidise them to be affordable, and then create software via the numerous first party studios that Sony, Nintendo and Xbox (until last gen) have, to actually make a profit. That has been the whole strategy for every console manufacturer for more than 30 years. Since PS1, despite Sony not having first party studios at the time, they still published many legendary franchises that exist today, thanks to their funding and support, so I struggle to understand how they were anything but positive for the industry until recently.

Also, discs were revolutionary at the time, and still are, not only for the improved sound that you mentioned, but also for higher capacity allowing more ambitious games to be made, and for numerous other reasons as well. There is a reason why Nintendo went with them after the N64.

@9_10DOH64 Since my previous reply got removed, and since I am intrigued by your comment and would like it to be explained, I would like to ask again, what point did you try to make in your initial comment?

@CheesyOatcake Look, I understand that I probably came off a little too strong in the initial message, but even though its not an excuse, trust me that it comes from a place of passion. Gaming has been a hobby of mine since I remember, and I've been playing on, and supporting Playstation since PS1, and seeing the company become a shadow of itself with decisions like these is not an easy pill to swallow, especially since I have so many happy memories of it (especially playing with my family). I guess I came off too strong, since a lot of people are dismissing valid worries and frustrations without second thoughts and only chalking it off to gamers being whiny when I don't think its the case here. For what its worth, again, it wasn't my intention to insult you, and I do apologise if it came off like that. I guess we can only hope for the best going forward. Hope you have a good day as well.

@CheesyOatcake Hey, you can't expect every decision and every piece of news to be taken with happiness and sunshine. I don't enjoy overly negative things/articles as well, as they aren't good for the soul, but sometimes, there is no other choice. As mentioned in the last part of my message, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and should be able to share it without issue, but don't expect everybody to agree with it, same goes for me. I don't think that supporting these greedy companies is a better ground to stand on than supporting fellow gamers having more choices, but if you disagree, that is your right, and I obviously have no say in the matter. Thank you for at least being civil, and happy gaming.

@CheesyOatcake Since you felt the need to so strongly respond to me specifically and since you took that as a personal insult and a "slur", that says more about you than anything. As for mentioning Sammy, I did so because a lot of people in the comments seem to push back against articles like these, so I wanted to voice my support for these articles being written, because they do matter, no matter how miniscule the difference would be and no matter how negative they are. Life isn't all sunshine and roses, and if you don't want to see it, you can simply ignore it/not engage with it. Also, its quite clear that, even despite him making money from articles like these and the engagement it brings, he has not been in favour of this at all, so again, I'm just voicing my support for this.

As for me calling people boot****ers and spineless (not directed at you of course), I will continue to do so, because that's how I see it. I see no reason as to why I would belittle fellow gamers in regards to their hobby in the comments like a lot of people have done, and downright insult them because of their passion of collecting and actually owning their games. It might be funny and possibly idiotic to you, but it is still valid to a lot of others, including myself. I would never in a million years tear someone down if they preferred digital over physical, and I doubt that a majority of other physical gamers would, because at the end of the day, more choice is always better for us gamers, but I keep seeing that happening with the roles reversed. I have no other words to use for people like that to be honest with you.

At the end of the day, as you mentioned, you can have your opinions, but I struggle to see how this move comes to the detriment of digital gamers. Since this does not affect digital gamers in any real way, instead of supporting their fellow gamers, possibly even signing the petitions that were started and voicing their concern over the rampant anti consumer practices as well, they make fun of the situation, and roll over mentioning "only X number of people have signed the petitions, get over it". What word would you want me to use for doomers like these? I can think of a couple that come to mind, but that might get me instantly banned, which I would like to avoid, as I have enjoyed this site quite a bit.

@Zuljaras You have a fantastic collection. Its a shame what's happening, just as I got into collecting physical again the past year. I guess we can only build up our collection while we can, since Sony is hell-bent on making the most idiotic decisions known to man, and there is no way they will reverse course anytime soon.

This game was, and still is fantastic all these years later. It truly deserves at least a remaster for modern consoles.

@Nei I pray to God that you're right, and we get a new Gwent tournament in Songs of the past 🙏

@Scottyy Its always like that, periods of drought/uninterest. I was in the same boat as you not so long ago, but so many fantastic titles are coming out, that I am genuinely excited for what's to come, and I'm sure we will enjoy the next couple of years of games!

2027 is easily going to be one of the best years for gaming

@Oram77 I think there were rumors from pretty reliable leakers that there's a good chance it will show up. Either way its going to be amazing as usual.

@Ainu20 I think they became a sinking ship the moment the ABK acquisition was put on the table. That's the main reason they do not have the freedom they did in the past, and that's the main reason why exclusives will probably not happen until they turn a profit from the ABK purchase.

@BearsEatBeets I found myself in the same boat to be honest, I don't understand the combat complaints, yeah, its quite dated in some aspects, but I think it was quite fun to light bandits on fire and slice them up.

People here are so funny, its always criticism = woman hater/mysoginist, always has to go to one extreme or the other, no middle ground. Were people fans of playing as Atreus in Ragnarok, or did we see similar pushback in that case as well? Its normal that there is harsh pushback for a long standing franchise whose seen one beloved main character only. Some fans were expecting to play as Kratos again, in a different setting/environment, and to be a little disappointed is understandable. Since Santa Monica has all but confirmed there's another project with Kratos again, most of them will come around eventually.

To be honest, even though Jaffe is a tool 90% of the time and he overplays it for engagement, I do have to somewhat agree with the direction the franchise has taken since Ragnarok. Don't get me wrong, I think Ragnarok was amazing, but I cannot stand the Marvel-esque writing and dialog and some of the characters as well. There doesn't need to be comic relief in every scenario, especially not for God of War.

@Oram77 As I've already said in a previous post, there is no chance Microsoft would allow Xbox to go exclusive again. If Microsoft is demanding even close to the high profit margins that were demanded in the past under old leadership and because of the 70 billion ABK acquisition, they need all the money they can get. All of the Xbox fans who voted for exclusivity in the Xbox player voice questionnaires are just setting themselves up for disappointment.

What this probably means is that, Songs of the past will be similar in scope to Blood & Wine or Phantom Liberty, and it will cost as much as well. I have no problem with this since in my opinion CDPR are the best when it comes to DLC/expansions, just look how they won RPG game of the year in 2016, but with their expansion.

Best game ever getting even better! This cannot come soon enough

Companies patent random stuff every other day, stop being outraged by things that won't come to fruition.

I still fail to see how Microsoft would allow Xbox to go exclusive again, especially with such high profit margins that were demanded in the past under old leadership. It just doesn't make any sense, as it's obvious that Xbox will need every dime they can get as a result of the ABK acquisition.

@AdamNovice I'm not sure about that, although a lot of gamers have become a negative bunch, that's for certain.

@Oram77 You're right, I forgot about the Internal demo. After so much negative news, I think that they will try to turn the ship around and give some bright news for once, and man, do I hope they succeed.

@AdamNovice Female characters have been a part of gaming since gaming was invented and they were almost always liked. Problem isn't with male or female characters, it's with making said characters snark and insufferable, at least in my humble opinion. You are right about gamers being generally more negative in recent times though.

@Oram77 There are news that Sony is sending out invitations to media outlets to attend, so this event might just be big enough for Intergalatic to show up, I hope you're right. Just seems to me that Santa Monica's game would be earlier, since Nate also mentioned something about it being in the June State of Play.

@TrollOfWar I don't think this is going to be the one more thing of the show. That's going to Santa Monica's game 100%. Even Sony aren't that stupid and out of touch with their audience...I hope

Ship has already sailed, its a sunk cost fallacy at this stage and they have to reveal it at some point. Better get this over with sooner than later so they can finally see that people don't care about these dumb games.

With prices soaring up, there needs to be a bigger incentive for customers to keep being a part of the PS ecosystem and for the money they have spent to be justified, so while I understand if some of the PC users are going to be against this, it makes total sense why it's happening. Now, only thing they need to do is keep pumping out exclusives from 1st party studios, and maybe contract some outside studios to revive old IP, similar to how Nintendo goes about it.

@kcarnes9051 Funny how this has never been an issue when unrealistically attractive buff dudes/models appear in games. Are men immune to body image issues? I didn't see anyone, especially women complaining when Leon appeared in his 50ties as a buff model. In fact they were thristing over his character heavily. I can list even more examples but you kinda get the picture I'm trying to paint. I understand that hypersexualisation specifically for female characters was an issue in the past, but in recent times, I think it goes both ways, which obviously results in higher sales/engagement.

@Nei One of my most anticipated games this year. I hope it's fantastic.

Beautiful woman. Let the meltdowns begin for a second time!

@RadioHedgeFund You've played them?