This is a really smart move by Xbox. As it stands now I'm not planning on getting a PS6. Why would I? Sony has made it clear they don't believe in generations. So I'm sure 95% of the new games will be playable on my PS5 Pro. As for the exclusives, they will be out on steam eventually and I can get them at that point. The game is changing and I don't think Sony is ready for where its going.
Wait so there was this Black Panther game and another Captain America and Black Panther game being made? No offence but Black Panther isn't that compelling to have 2 games being developed.
I know for me specifically I've lost general hype for Playstation over the years. That is due to the low key marketing they are doing. I play on everything and will say Xbox still keeps the hype up their consistency with directs and showcases. Take the Ghost of Yotai release announce for example. Can you get any more anti climactic than that? Show us things Sony! We want to be excited!
What even is a Playstation Showcase at this point? Say what you want about Xbox but we still, every year, get a big fun showcase in June. Keeping that old E3 energy alive is a huge + in my book.
Yep, bigger and more expensive games. That's our criteria that you should follow... Excuse me while I get back to Expedition 33 which is one of the best games I've played in the last decade...
I really wish that Steam wouldn't allow reviews to early access games. No Rest For The Wicked has lots of potential and its getting better all the time. But I won't write a review for something that isn't officially released. review bombing positive or negative an unreleased game should not be possible.
@Pixipantalon Well to be fair to me the Outlaws that exists now would never have happened. I would have just pitched a pre episode 4 Han Solo game. Sorry if some people were so enamoured with the oh so interesting Kay Vess... but a similar game with Han Solo would have certainly sold better and been received better.
We get to team up with Hondo?! Who the ***** is Hondo?? Heres a crazy idea. How about teaming up with Han Solo? Hire me Ubisoft we will make some money.
I wouldn't spend more than 39.99 for this. And that would be after positive reviews hit. Also here's a crazy thought. Why don't they include the first battle pass for free. Just throw people a bone and give them a reason to keep playing that doesn't involve reaching into their wallets right away.
I still don't understand the point of a random shadow drop? Xbox has a crazy lineup for the next couple months. Why not hold Oblivion and drop it during the June spotlight?
I've played every AC game. Shadows was profoundly disappointing. The 2 character system was just annoying because each was half a regular AC character. Had lots of problems with the story and characters motivations. No way to mediate or wait to move time along. So half the game is pitch black which sucks because the game does look good so arriving in a new town in the dead of night was just lame.
Hopefully its enough to keep them going. I know they are not making enough money off me. I bought a month of Ubi+ and I'm playing Shadows, Outlaws, Prince of Persia and possibly Mirage. Then cancelling.
AC shadows is really disappointing. Each character is half of a character. You used to be able to sneak and if you get caught you can fight your way out. Naoe can not fight well. Yasuke can fight really well but he can't stealth or climb things. It is so frustrating. I give it a 6.
Very weird to compare steam all time numbers of Valhalla with Shadows. Valhalla didn't launch on steam so obviously the all time players for that would be lower. Its not a flex for Shadows to beat that...
@Pandalulz Sacred Symbols is certainly an acquired taste. But take it from me I was all in on many many gaming podcasts and Sacred Symbols is one of the best. Back in the late 2000's I listened to Gamespots On The Spot, many different 1up podcasts, and of course the Giant Bombcast. I've been a patron of Last Stand since it started and I love all of their podcasts. 5 dollars a month is a steal for how much you get. And damn some of the interviews Colin gets are crazy. He's had Ken Levine on twice and did 2 hours with Shuhei Yoshida.
@Pandalulz I used to love Jeff. Back when he was at Gamespot and then Giant Bomb. But I just grew away from them after awhile. Now I get my podcast fix from Sacred Symbols. It would be awesome if Colin had Jeff on or vice versa.
Can't have Jonah Hill's character even touching PlayStation but you have the most corrupt politician Frank Underwood from House Of Cards fully promoting PlayStation products? Weird world we live in.
I'm still excited for this but I'm not thrilled with the 2 character system. Particularly the fact that Yasuke can't parkour and climb well. To me that is the bare minimum an AC character should be able to do.
Wait a second. I thought Dragon Age was an amazing game and it did so well and scored so high in reviews. "A return to form" for Bioware. Why is it so quickly dumped onto PS+?
@wildcat_kickz This isn't merely just "making a new account". This is one of the biggest game publishers on the planet not being able to figure out how to sell their games in all the country's that even tiny publishers have figured out. I would say this is pretty warranted outrage.
@AhmadSumadi Absolutly not. Even thought its pretty much completely finished we had no idea that it would require people to support and maintain it. You get NOTHING good day sir.
@BirdUp Only 6 people got laid off. But all these news stories that say "Entire US team laid off!!" makes it sound so much worse. I'm honestly not sure why or how it ended up being such a big story.
I'm not defending this move but if you have a studio in Seattle that costs X amount and you can do the same thing in China for cheaper they will probably make that call.
I've always wanted to try this game but its never been on monthly PS+ nor PS+ extra. Why don't they put this on as a monthly game and gauge some interest in it. Feels like they just want to forget it.
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Re: Street Fighter 6 Swimsuit Outfits Incoming, Sagat Arrives 5th August
I'm kind of glad we are back to sexy costumes for both women and men.
Re: You Really Will Be Waiting a While to Play Persona 4 Revival
Thats weird I would have at least thought Stranger Than Heaven was next year because of how fast RGG gets their games out.
Re: The Next Xbox Is a PC, So What Does That Mean for PS6?
This is a really smart move by Xbox. As it stands now I'm not planning on getting a PS6. Why would I? Sony has made it clear they don't believe in generations. So I'm sure 95% of the new games will be playable on my PS5 Pro. As for the exclusives, they will be out on steam eventually and I can get them at that point. The game is changing and I don't think Sony is ready for where its going.
Re: Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Seems Unstoppable
Weird. Its like people WANT a big E3 type showing of new game reveals... Who would have thought?
Re: PlayStation Gets Guilty Gear Dev to Make Insane Marvel Fighting Game for PS5
I love the anime style flair that all the characters have. Such a labour of love.
Re: EA's Black Panther Game Cancelled, Studio Shut Down
Wait so there was this Black Panther game and another Captain America and Black Panther game being made? No offence but Black Panther isn't that compelling to have 2 games being developed.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Dev Finished with PS5 Fighter, Moving to Next Project
I was kind of bummed when they announced MK1 because their last game was MK12. I wanted Injustice.
Re: Talking Point: Does Sony Really Need Some Kind of Summer Showcase?
I know for me specifically I've lost general hype for Playstation over the years. That is due to the low key marketing they are doing. I play on everything and will say Xbox still keeps the hype up their consistency with directs and showcases. Take the Ghost of Yotai release announce for example. Can you get any more anti climactic than that? Show us things Sony! We want to be excited!
Re: PlayStation Showcase, State of Play Event for May Appears Increasingly Unlikely
What even is a Playstation Showcase at this point? Say what you want about Xbox but we still, every year, get a big fun showcase in June. Keeping that old E3 energy alive is a huge + in my book.
Re: Fairgames, One of Sony's Last Live-Service PS5 Games, Loses Studio Founder Amid Internal Worries
Jade Raymond. Continuing her long journey of irrelevance.
Re: Ghost of Yotei Dev: As Americans, We Knew How Ignorant We Were of Japanese Culture
Don't worry Sucker Punch. At least you aren't Ubisoft...
Re: Square Enix Demands Bigger Games, Faster Development as Sales Continue to Slump
Yep, bigger and more expensive games. That's our criteria that you should follow... Excuse me while I get back to Expedition 33 which is one of the best games I've played in the last decade...
Re: Ori, No Rest for the Wicked CEO Says Studio Could Close, Then Backtracks
I really wish that Steam wouldn't allow reviews to early access games. No Rest For The Wicked has lots of potential and its getting better all the time. But I won't write a review for something that isn't officially released. review bombing positive or negative an unreleased game should not be possible.
Re: Death Stranding 2's PS5 Story Could Take a Monstrous 75 Hours to Beat
I already don't have time to finish all the games I want to play. More 12-15 hour games please.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
For me its going to depend on the writing. If the humour is super cringe like the last one I might skip it.
Re: State of Play Presents Borderlands 4 Deep Dive on PS5 Pro
Good call not showing cringe humour. Focus on the game.
Re: Days Gone Remastered (PS5) - The Definitive Version of a True Fan-Favourite
I would gladly have paid for the upgrade to play this from the PS+ copy they gave. But since they want full price you get NOTHING, good day sir.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5) - Daring, Quirky RPG Is an Absolute Must-Play
Why did Oblivion have to come out... I want to play this too.
Re: Team Up with Hondo in Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune DLC, Arriving Next Month
@Pixipantalon Well to be fair to me the Outlaws that exists now would never have happened. I would have just pitched a pre episode 4 Han Solo game. Sorry if some people were so enamoured with the oh so interesting Kay Vess... but a similar game with Han Solo would have certainly sold better and been received better.
Re: Team Up with Hondo in Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune DLC, Arriving Next Month
We get to team up with Hondo?! Who the ***** is Hondo?? Heres a crazy idea. How about teaming up with Han Solo? Hire me Ubisoft we will make some money.
Re: Star Wars Zero Company Is Respawn's Turn-Based Tactics Game, Full Reveal This Weekend
Now this is my kind of game. Knowing that ex-Firaxis people are working on it is even better. I loved Midnight Suns but cmon... we need another Xcom.
Re: Marathon a 'Premium', Paid for Game on PS5, But It's Not $70
I wouldn't spend more than 39.99 for this. And that would be after positive reviews hit. Also here's a crazy thought. Why don't they include the first battle pass for free. Just throw people a bone and give them a reason to keep playing that doesn't involve reaching into their wallets right away.
Re: Sounds Like Amazon's Tomb Raider TV Show in Jeopardy as It's Reported 'Dead'
Thank god. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is totally overrated and has been handed to many things that she should not be involved in.
Re: Oblivion PS5 Remake Rumours Are Relentless, Claims of April Shadow Drop
I still don't understand the point of a random shadow drop? Xbox has a crazy lineup for the next couple months. Why not hold Oblivion and drop it during the June spotlight?
Re: PlayStation Hypes Up Big Marathon PS5 Reveal This Weekend
Lot riding on this being good.
Re: Game of the Month: Assassin's Creed Shadows (March 2025)
I've played every AC game. Shadows was profoundly disappointing. The 2 character system was just annoying because each was half a regular AC character. Had lots of problems with the story and characters motivations. No way to mediate or wait to move time along. So half the game is pitch black which sucks because the game does look good so arriving in a new town in the dead of night was just lame.
Re: Poll: PS5 Fans, Are You Sold on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Not for 700$ Canadian... These new consoles are way too expensive and Mario Kart is not good enough to sell a new console.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows a Big Sales Hit in US, Beaten Only By Monster Hunter Wilds
Hopefully its enough to keep them going. I know they are not making enough money off me. I bought a month of Ubi+ and I'm playing Shadows, Outlaws, Prince of Persia and possibly Mirage. Then cancelling.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Assassin's Creed Shadows?
AC shadows is really disappointing. Each character is half of a character. You used to be able to sneak and if you get caught you can fight your way out. Naoe can not fight well. Yasuke can fight really well but he can't stealth or climb things. It is so frustrating. I give it a 6.
Re: Naughty Dog's Intergalactic Unlikely to Release on PS5 Until 2027
Good thing they spent so much wasted time developing Last Of Us online just to realize "oh *****! we need to support this thing?!?!?!" dummys...
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Now Surpasses 2 Million Players in Two Days
Very weird to compare steam all time numbers of Valhalla with Shadows. Valhalla didn't launch on steam so obviously the all time players for that would be lower. Its not a flex for Shadows to beat that...
Re: Saints Row Team Thrown Under the Bus: 'They Didn't Know What They Were Building'
They forgot the first and most fundamental part of making a Saints Row game. Fun...
Re: A New PlayStation Studio Just Got Confirmed on a Podcast
@Pandalulz Sacred Symbols is certainly an acquired taste. But take it from me I was all in on many many gaming podcasts and Sacred Symbols is one of the best. Back in the late 2000's I listened to Gamespots On The Spot, many different 1up podcasts, and of course the Giant Bombcast. I've been a patron of Last Stand since it started and I love all of their podcasts. 5 dollars a month is a steal for how much you get. And damn some of the interviews Colin gets are crazy. He's had Ken Levine on twice and did 2 hours with Shuhei Yoshida.
Re: A New PlayStation Studio Just Got Confirmed on a Podcast
@Pandalulz I used to love Jeff. Back when he was at Gamespot and then Giant Bomb. But I just grew away from them after awhile. Now I get my podcast fix from Sacred Symbols. It would be awesome if Colin had Jeff on or vice versa.
Re: A New PlayStation Studio Just Got Confirmed on a Podcast
I forgot about Jeff Gerstmann. I just assumed he rode off into the sunset.
Re: Sony Banned Jonah Hill from Playing PlayStation in Superbad
Can't have Jonah Hill's character even touching PlayStation but you have the most corrupt politician Frank Underwood from House Of Cards fully promoting PlayStation products? Weird world we live in.
Re: Rise of the Ronin Would Not Have Been Made Without Sony
I've wanted this game but it never seems to go on sale. Guess I'll keep waiting.
Re: Moon Studios 'Fully Independent' After Purchasing Publishing Rights from Take-Two
I bought this game on Steam when it first went early access. It has a lot of potential. I would describe it as Diablo souls like.
Re: Kojima Cameo Mission Coming to Control Ultimate Edition on PS5
@LikelySatan It doesn't take that long. basically once you get telekinesis the combat really slaps.
Re: 20 Whole Minutes of Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Gameplay Looks Supremely Polished
I'm still excited for this but I'm not thrilled with the 2 character system. Particularly the fact that Yasuke can't parkour and climb well. To me that is the bare minimum an AC character should be able to do.
Re: Suicide Squad Bombed So Bad, It Basically Took Wonder Woman and Monolith Down with It
I would have been ok with Rock Steady shutting down over Monolith.
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for March 2025 Announced
Wait a second. I thought Dragon Age was an amazing game and it did so well and scored so high in reviews. "A return to form" for Bioware. Why is it so quickly dumped onto PS+?
Re: In Big News from Little Tokyo, Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past Revealed
@Nakatomi_Uk I was gonna say the same thing, boy do I feel old... Whats next? Biker Mice From Mars? Street Sharks? Cadillacs and Dinosaurs?!
Re: PC Users Furious Over Lost Soul Aside Being Blocked from Sale in 130 Countries
@wildcat_kickz This isn't merely just "making a new account". This is one of the biggest game publishers on the planet not being able to figure out how to sell their games in all the country's that even tiny publishers have figured out. I would say this is pretty warranted outrage.
Re: HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 Locks in 13th April Release
@AhmadSumadi Absolutly not. Even thought its pretty much completely finished we had no idea that it would require people to support and maintain it. You get NOTHING good day sir.
Re: Marvel Rivals Trailers Distract with Human Torch, The Thing Gameplay
@BirdUp Only 6 people got laid off. But all these news stories that say "Entire US team laid off!!" makes it sound so much worse. I'm honestly not sure why or how it ended up being such a big story.
Re: Ridiculously Successful Marvel Rivals Loses USA Studio to Layoffs
I'm not defending this move but if you have a studio in Seattle that costs X amount and you can do the same thing in China for cheaper they will probably make that call.
Re: The Hype for Monster Hunter Wilds Is Real as World Sales Erupt Seven Years After Release
Should I play World before I play Wilds? I've never played Monster Hunter but I'm curious.
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Wednesday, 40+ Minutes of PS5 News and Updates
I'm always more optimistic for State of Play when they don't say specifically what they showing.
Re: The Order: 1886 Dev Pitched a Sequel to Sony, But Was Denied
I've always wanted to try this game but its never been on monthly PS+ nor PS+ extra. Why don't they put this on as a monthly game and gauge some interest in it. Feels like they just want to forget it.