Damn, people did point out possibility of this happening when the acquisition spree started. What's the point of buying a gaming brand if all the talent leaves?
@Cyberpsycho technically it has to. There is a lot of RND specifically aimed at accessible interfaces, and people who don't need it are not very acceptive of a shared cost idea built into primary interface price. People are cheap on their own health insurance let alone fellowman disability.
Cool idea, hopefully it works well. Playstation has really been pushing for accessibility, and that is a goal worth admiring (anybody who worked on accessible product knows how much effort and understanding is required to pull it off in a useful manner).
I actually don't care what won most GOTY awards. It was an excellent year, much better then I expected going in, there was something for anybody to call their own GOTY. Except maybe for MS folks.. 😉 (sorry, had to)
I unfortunately had to take my time before getting around of finishing GOWR, but it is an amazing game. Hands down best of 2022, regardless of platform. It takes a few hours for it to get going, but once it does, it just constantly 1ups a previous scene/setup. So much so, that last maybe 8-10 hours are just epic. Could not get the smile of my face. All mediocre reviews of GOWR out there, which there are not many, I believe are simply by people who have not passed through that "same old" begining. To them I say, give it another shot, it will be worth it.
Would have preferred to play Axiom Verge 2 on Switch, but I'll take it. SW game is great, but I've beaten PS4 version when it came out. Might give it another go, in preparation for the next chapter. F76 I have zero interest in, even if it is a better game these days.
I love DualSense and find it to be a great innovation on PS5. Said so on day one, and still believe it. Even a mediocre use of its features is making immersion that much better and incomparable to the competition (Switch has its own immersion features, so I would call that battle tied). However, Edge controller is too expensive for me. I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks the controller should not cost half of the premium console (with a basic controller included). WTF Sony?
I've said this before, and I'll say it again: there are worse things to be forced into, than buying an awesome game.
Hopefully, this keeps the franchise going as I for one love it.
As usual, WWE doesn't work for me, because it used to have a trial.. will probably get fixed down the road, but it's getting ridiculous that they still launch monthly lineup with the same bug.
Good month! Even if game 3 ends up being meh, Mass effect is 3 games in 1, and Biomutant is exactly the type for PS Plus Essential (mildly interested to try, but would never pay for it).
I need more free time! On a personal, life choices, level this is such a disappointing fact. (genuinely love the game, but am about 60-70% percent through)
Somebody actually made an argument to me few weeks back how this game made it worth getting GP for November on it's own.. That didn't work out quite well. Ever since gameplay trailer it was obvious it wasn't going to be very good.
10/10 from me. People have different tastes in gaming, and I can understand not everybody will judge it like I do. But man, it's fun and immersive. Small detail, like having to pull back your axe manually makes so much difference, and makes both GOW reboot games mechanics so engaging.
@naruball HFW is in a lot of people 3-5 best games of the year. That is hardly a flop or disappointing outcome, and there are worse things to be forced into getting as consumer (cough cough, Destruction All Stars).
Glad GOWR has seized No. 1. That list always reminds me how much Nintendo still "owns" physical sales. Sonic game will just have to wait for me, I plan to turn every stone and open every chest in GOWR
Awesome casting, as soon as he entered the scene for the first time you could just feel his performance owning the "room". I believe that sort of energy was needed for somebody of Odin status.
Ideally, it's an option that can be turn on/off. But I'm not too bothered by it, as long as there is more than a 3-second timer before they start throwing spoilers.
I just love Sony and this studio.. game being called the most polished AAA experience in years, and then this is their day one patch (showing how much more they are willing to do).
Well that's a disappointment. PC3 I could care less about, but Dirt 5 was very underrated. Personally, I liked it over FH5. Also Dirt rally 2.0 had a very specific vibe which I'm not sure is going to transfer over to rebranded WRC title (assuming they target the same audience and driving model of old WRC titles).
@4kgk2 it's different games and audiences. Me personally, not a fan of Elden ring. Would vote GOWR and HFW above it. But that does not mean general opinion agrees.
I'm playing PS4 version on purpose, just wanted to say that. PS5 version is not significantly better, in any way that matters and uses my precious SSD space. Wouldn't be surprised if I'm not alone in this. Sony's handling of both version's accessibility has gone from bad to great (PS5 version by default, easily accessible PS4 version).
I expected this price to be honest. It's a high-end product, and I'm sure even with such a steep price tag they will lose money on it. Compared to PSVR1, I don't think it's actually that much more expensive? For the usable setup that is (with controllers and camera)
@MightyDemon82 no idea, been gaming for over 30 years and never actually purchased one. I have tried at friends or acquired through subscriptions many though. And never quite understood what makes them such a money maker.
@sword_9mm I actually played it on XSS, but didn't think it was relevant for my score (if anything, 900p low resolution adds some artifacting and shimmering due to upscaling techniques that don't work on such sample, but I'm aware of that just being XSS). XSX might fare better, not sure.
7/10 for me. Art and design are great, but gameplay is lacking and framerate is just too distracting. Not sure what it is, but this game feels like it's 20 FPS when it's 30, and 30 when it's 40. And as with any new release, there is a healthy dose of bugs and roughness around the edges. With that all said, still decent, joy to watch in static, and with a performance patch could be very good.
Preordered it because I wanted to save a few bucks. There was never any doubt in my mind this wasn't going to be Sony at its best. Polished like a hood of a supercar. Or a certain God's axe. Anyway, as long as they keep making these perfect single-player games I'm gonna keep buying them. And no, there is really no valid alternative to PS when it comes to that.
Might actually be a problem for Xbox users. It's a perfect example of games where it might make sense to download last gen version to save on fast storage.. which Series S does not have a lot
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Re: PS4 Game Removed from PS Plus Extra Update for January 2023
Unlucky, it was one of the games I planned of playing. Hopefully it just gets added next month, but this is not a good look.
Re: PS Plus Extra, Premium PS5, PS4 Games for January 2023 Announced
There is actually something for me here. Not a bad month:
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
Just Cause 4
Life Is Strange x2
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Re: New AAA Studio Formed Out of Forza Horizon 5, EA Talent
Damn, people did point out possibility of this happening when the acquisition spree started. What's the point of buying a gaming brand if all the talent leaves?
Re: Sony Has Been Working on PS5's Accessibility Controller for Years
@Cyberpsycho technically it has to. There is a lot of RND specifically aimed at accessible interfaces, and people who don't need it are not very acceptive of a shared cost idea built into primary interface price.
People are cheap on their own health insurance let alone fellowman disability.
Re: Sony Has Been Working on PS5's Accessibility Controller for Years
Cool idea, hopefully it works well. Playstation has really been pushing for accessibility, and that is a goal worth admiring (anybody who worked on accessible product knows how much effort and understanding is required to pull it off in a useful manner).
Re: Elden Ring Dominates God of War Ragnarok in GOTY Awards, Breaks The Last of Us 2's Record
I actually don't care what won most GOTY awards. It was an excellent year, much better then I expected going in, there was something for anybody to call their own GOTY.
Except maybe for MS folks.. 😉 (sorry, had to)
Re: Game of the Year: Aaron's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
I unfortunately had to take my time before getting around of finishing GOWR, but it is an amazing game. Hands down best of 2022, regardless of platform.
It takes a few hours for it to get going, but once it does, it just constantly 1ups a previous scene/setup. So much so, that last maybe 8-10 hours are just epic. Could not get the smile of my face.
All mediocre reviews of GOWR out there, which there are not many, I believe are simply by people who have not passed through that "same old" begining. To them I say, give it another shot, it will be worth it.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for January 2023 Leaked Early
Would have preferred to play Axiom Verge 2 on Switch, but I'll take it. SW game is great, but I've beaten PS4 version when it came out. Might give it another go, in preparation for the next chapter. F76 I have zero interest in, even if it is a better game these days.
Re: PS Plus Extra Loses 10 PS4 Games in January 2023
Phew, almost something I cared about alphabetically. Makes searching through the game catalog easier I guess.
Re: PS5 DualSense Edge Pad Sounds Like the Real Deal, Shorter Battery Life
I love DualSense and find it to be a great innovation on PS5. Said so on day one, and still believe it. Even a mediocre use of its features is making immersion that much better and incomparable to the competition (Switch has its own immersion features, so I would call that battle tied).
However, Edge controller is too expensive for me. I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks the controller should not cost half of the premium console (with a basic controller included). WTF Sony?
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Is the UK's Fourth Best-Selling Physical Game of 2022
I've said this before, and I'll say it again: there are worse things to be forced into, than buying an awesome game.
Hopefully, this keeps the franchise going as I for one love it.
Re: Another 22 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
@WizzNL I was not aware of that, thank you kind sir!
Re: Another 22 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
As usual, WWE doesn't work for me, because it used to have a trial.. will probably get fixed down the road, but it's getting ridiculous that they still launch monthly lineup with the same bug.
Re: Biggest, Most Expansive Tomb Raider to Be Published by Amazon Games on PS5
I loved last trilogy and would definitely be up for more. Maybe not as good as Uncharted series, but you can only replay those as many times..
Re: 22 New PS5, PS4 Games Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Not a bad list at all, few games I hoped would join the service so I don't have to cash out money.
Totally OK with PS Plus Extra offering for now.
Re: Poll: What Is Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2022?
My top 5 choices from the list are all PS exclusives. And that right there folks is why I love Playstation.
Re: 'Flawless' New PS5 with Some Devs, Features Detachable Disc Drive
Great idea, but won't be selling my unit.. no purpose really, assuming this is just a slim revision. Would have loved to buy this initially though.
Re: US Government's FTC Will Attempt to Block Microsoft's Activision Buyout
This shall get bloody now (it was already quite messy, but we are turning a new gear and I love it). It's like Seconds before catastrophe
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2022?
Yes, very much yes. Very happy 😊
These actually provide some value (although PS Plus Essential could have easily been just an online play tax).
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for December 2022 Leaked Early
Good month! Even if game 3 ends up being meh, Mass effect is 3 games in 1, and Biomutant is exactly the type for PS Plus Essential (mildly interested to try, but would never pay for it).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 454
Still making my way through God of War Ragnarok, enjoying every second of it.
Re: 25% of Players Have Beaten God of War Ragnarok, Two Weeks After Release
I need more free time! On a personal, life choices, level this is such a disappointing fact. (genuinely love the game, but am about 60-70% percent through)
Re: God of War Ragnarok Is the Fastest-Selling First-Party Sony Game Ever
Well deserved. it is the best PlayStation game in a while, but with surprisingly good competition
Re: Mini Review: Gungrave G.O.R.E. (PS5) - It's Definitely a New Gungrave
Somebody actually made an argument to me few weeks back how this game made it worth getting GP for November on it's own..
That didn't work out quite well.
Ever since gameplay trailer it was obvious it wasn't going to be very good.
Re: PS Plus Extra Was Designed as a 'Best of' PS Now Game List
Honestly, I'm satisfied with Extra currently. Especially with Black Friday sale offer.
With that said, no idea what he is talking about..
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give God of War Ragnarok?
10/10 from me. People have different tastes in gaming, and I can understand not everybody will judge it like I do. But man, it's fun and immersive. Small detail, like having to pull back your axe manually makes so much difference, and makes both GOW reboot games mechanics so engaging.
Re: 20 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
As an Extra tier sub, there might be few games for me here. Still, a tough sell for Premium folk.
Re: God of War Ragnarok Records UK's Second Biggest Physical Launch of 2022
@naruball HFW is in a lot of people 3-5 best games of the year. That is hardly a flop or disappointing outcome, and there are worse things to be forced into getting as consumer (cough cough, Destruction All Stars).
Re: God of War Ragnarok Records UK's Second Biggest Physical Launch of 2022
Glad GOWR has seized No. 1. That list always reminds me how much Nintendo still "owns" physical sales.
Sonic game will just have to wait for me, I plan to turn every stone and open every chest in GOWR
Re: Richard Schiff's Son Convinced Him to Play Odin in God of War Ragnarok
Awesome casting, as soon as he entered the scene for the first time you could just feel his performance owning the "room". I believe that sort of energy was needed for somebody of Odin status.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on Protagonists Discussing Puzzles?
Ideally, it's an option that can be turn on/off. But I'm not too bothered by it, as long as there is more than a 3-second timer before they start throwing spoilers.
Re: Some God of War Ragnarok Devs Were 'Freaking Out' Just Three Short Months Ago
I guess it's just about how high the standards you set for yourself. Never change SSM
Re: God of War Ragnarok Day One Patch Notes Revealed
I just love Sony and this studio.. game being called the most polished AAA experience in years, and then this is their day one patch (showing how much more they are willing to do).
Re: EA Reportedly Writes Off Project CARS, DiRT Franchises
Well that's a disappointment. PC3 I could care less about, but Dirt 5 was very underrated. Personally, I liked it over FH5. Also Dirt rally 2.0 had a very specific vibe which I'm not sure is going to transfer over to rebranded WRC title (assuming they target the same audience and driving model of old WRC titles).
Re: God of War Ragnarok Equals Ridiculously High Review Rating of Its Predecessor
@4kgk2 it's different games and audiences. Me personally, not a fan of Elden ring. Would vote GOWR and HFW above it. But that does not mean general opinion agrees.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 451
While waiting for GOWR, this weekend it's Gran turismo 7, Splatoon 3, and Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle.
Re: Bungie Is Concerned PS5 Players are Unwittingly Playing the PS4 Version of Destiny 2
I'm playing PS4 version on purpose, just wanted to say that. PS5 version is not significantly better, in any way that matters and uses my precious SSD space. Wouldn't be surprised if I'm not alone in this.
Sony's handling of both version's accessibility has gone from bad to great (PS5 version by default, easily accessible PS4 version).
Re: God of War Ragnarok (PS5) - A Dazzling Crown Jewel in Sony's Catalogue
Expected 9/10, pleasantly surprised with the review. Can't wait to get my dirty paws on it.
Re: PSVR2 Launches 22nd February 2023, Costs $550
@IonMagi you do know you don't actually have to buy anything for BC. Just keep what you have, and it's not BC, it's just C. Works like a charm.
Re: PSVR2 Launches 22nd February 2023, Costs $550
I expected this price to be honest. It's a high-end product, and I'm sure even with such a steep price tag they will lose money on it.
Compared to PSVR1, I don't think it's actually that much more expensive? For the usable setup that is (with controllers and camera)
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Nears $1 Billion in Opening Weekend
@MightyDemon82 no idea, been gaming for over 30 years and never actually purchased one. I have tried at friends or acquired through subscriptions many though. And never quite understood what makes them such a money maker.
Re: PS Plus Lost Two Million Members in the Last Three Months
If this was Purexbox and MS, article would read revenue on subscriptions increased by 10%. No mentions of subscribers numbers..
Re: Sackboy: A Big Adventure Has Proven Very Unpopular on PC
So sad. Excellent game, and I've loved the franchise since first LBP. Hopefully it finds audience down the line :/
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give A Plague Tale: Requiem?
@sword_9mm I actually played it on XSS, but didn't think it was relevant for my score (if anything, 900p low resolution adds some artifacting and shimmering due to upscaling techniques that don't work on such sample, but I'm aware of that just being XSS).
XSX might fare better, not sure.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give A Plague Tale: Requiem?
7/10 for me. Art and design are great, but gameplay is lacking and framerate is just too distracting. Not sure what it is, but this game feels like it's 20 FPS when it's 30, and 30 when it's 40. And as with any new release, there is a healthy dose of bugs and roughness around the edges.
With that all said, still decent, joy to watch in static, and with a performance patch could be very good.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for November 2022 Leaked Early
Awesome, wanted to get my hands on Nioh 2. Could have been much worse.
Re: Death Stranding 2 Hype at Fever Pitch as PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan Poses with Hideo Kojima
Would be cool if it was a cross platform Sony funded game on MS infrastructure.. one can dream..
It's gonna be DS2.
Re: Hands On: God of War Ragnarok on PS5, PS4 Is PlayStation At Its Pomp
Preordered it because I wanted to save a few bucks. There was never any doubt in my mind this wasn't going to be Sony at its best. Polished like a hood of a supercar. Or a certain God's axe.
Anyway, as long as they keep making these perfect single-player games I'm gonna keep buying them. And no, there is really no valid alternative to PS when it comes to that.
Re: Persona Fans on PlayStation Get Sold Short Again as Xbox Deal Reveals Native Ports
Might actually be a problem for Xbox users. It's a perfect example of games where it might make sense to download last gen version to save on fast storage.. which Series S does not have a lot
Re: Shocking: Sony Doesn't Want Game Pass on PlayStation, Microsoft Has a Pop at PS Plus
Both companies grasping at straws here.. not sure who looks sillier (and less honest) in the process.