If they put Gamepass on Sony and Nintendo consoles, as well as day 1 on PC, what would be the point in owning an X-Box. Their exclusives at the moment are not console sellers and not boundary pushing the art form. Their games feel like multi platform games rather than the higher quality normally associated with 1st party games.
When a company releases a game such as TLoU2, that was so subversivd and pushed tbe boundaries of video game story telling to the point that the ending shows how games, with their interactivity, will surpass movies in emotionalliy impactful story telling (mo movie has ever made me hate myself as much as my on screen actions did), then they deserve all the success they get. PS4 had GoW, Bloodborne, Horizon, The Last Guardian... all of which were boundary pushing. Past games suchnas Ico and Shadow of the Colossus as well as Tokyo Jungle. I do feel though that Sony are playing far too safe this gen, and it makes me feel sad we may not be seeing games like Shadow of the Colossus, TLG, Unfinished Swan etc from them again. I loved Sony because of the more daring projects, alongside the crowd pleasing games.
This game squeezed all the graphical awesomeness out of the PS4 and still looks better than most PS5 games to date. Unless the remaster squeezes all the awesome out of the PS5, I do not see the point in upgrading.
I love Japan. It is by far the most incredible place I have visited.
However, it is insane a game with full frontal male nudity has to be censored, but a gane called Rapelay in which you stalk and sexually wonen is okay.
I feel sad at this loss. I always loved Sony because alongside their big guns and generic games, they had studios making more unique and imaginative titles such as Concrete Genie, Shadow of the Colossus, Journey, Gravity Rush, Pupeteer etc. It just feels that those days are coming to an end.
It needed a new writer. The 2017 trailer was a horrid mess full of unnecessary swearing, clearly trying to appeal to the X-Box 360 generation from when it was first announced. They just needed to build and improve on the original template.
Here is hoping this game can materialise. Things do not seem good with Ubisoft at all at the moment.
I wished there was the option to have full on turn-based battles (not the basic option in FFVIIR) like the retro games or real time. Thst would bring in the fans. Also I hope they go back to full on with the dark fantasy, rather than the mess of the past two single player mainline games. The trailer made me very excited.
I would love it to play almost exactly like the original, even with static backgrounds, but with the resolution of today's games. Those static backgrounds could be stunning, and we could have the ability to play fully turn based if we wanted.
X-Box is very popular in the UK as well, so this proves one of two things: X-Box is really a shooter console, or that people own and X-Box for Gamepass only.
I am quite disappointed by Sony's attitude this gen. The charging for PS4 to PS5 upgrades after stating ot would not be the case, no Gamepass alternative, increase in game prices. And also not keeping their customers in the loop with updates on promised features. Thank god for their exclusive games or I would be seriously considering jumping ship.
It is a phenomenal game with great gameplay and a great story. The amazing graphics are the icing on the cake as it is a rare game that has all of that. It deserves those very high sales. It is a shame it came out the same time as Breath of the Wild as I am sure it would have won numerous game of the year awards otherwise.
Well as long as the gameplay is good. Nioh was amazing. Team Ninja have never been good at creating a story. Remember what they did to Samus in Metroid: Other M. The story was embarrassing but the Metroid gameplay was still very good.
I am expecting the same with this. Apart from FFXIV there has been no half decent story in a FF game since FFXII on PS2. The franchise has been completely bastardised.
This game looks astonishing from a graphics, gameplay and story point. Who cares if MS own CoD and other generic BS. These are the one of a kind games you would only find from the best artists in the industry
Ha ha ha this is hilarious and that is the best. As for people searching for Super Mario from porn sites, he dies look remind you of Ron Jeremy a bit 🤣
Thank god. This game had so much potential but there were too many things wrong with it that took some of the fun out. I hope they bring back the funny game speak.
Queue all the raging fanboys who stick up for Sony no matter what they do. With Microsoft owning Bethesda, abd the potential for lots of exclusive games, free upgrades and Gamepass, Sony are making Microsoft look like a better option this gen. Sony are trying to pull a Nintendo and overcharge people for everything this gen.
Dragon Quest XI S was the best JRPG since Skies of Arcadia. It was incredible because it was so traditional. The fact it stuck to its roots made it feel fresh as such games are very rarely released now. I hope they do not Westernise it, then bastardise it like they have the FF franchise. I am hoping it is still turn based and traditional. Fingers crossed.
I think E3 could be great, but the problem is the games. The release of big games were huge events. We would hear of them years before release and even see them in early development alongside lots of theatrics. However because if the indie scene releasing hundreds if not thousands of games a year, big publishers playing it safe and bastardizing their franchises (e.g. Squeenix with FF), and just relentless sequels to existing average franchises, it has taken a lot away from it. It just seems that game companies are out to make money now, and no one is making games out of passion anymore. The Last great E3 I csn remember is when Sony announced FF7 remake, Shenfield 3 and brought back The Last Guardian. E3 was for the core gaming geeks, now it is just a "me-too" event.
I did like the Metroid Dread announcement from Nintndo. 19 years in the making that game.
I would have loved to see a reboot taking Tomb Raider games back to their puzzling and Tomb Raider roots.
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Re: Microsoft Still Wants to Put Xbox Game Pass on PS5, PS4
If they put Gamepass on Sony and Nintendo consoles, as well as day 1 on PC, what would be the point in owning an X-Box. Their exclusives at the moment are not console sellers and not boundary pushing the art form. Their games feel like multi platform games rather than the higher quality normally associated with 1st party games.
Re: Reaction: PS5's Success Is Not Luck, Because Sony's Spent Years Putting in the Hard Yards
When a company releases a game such as TLoU2, that was so subversivd and pushed tbe boundaries of video game story telling to the point that the ending shows how games, with their interactivity, will surpass movies in emotionalliy impactful story telling (mo movie has ever made me hate myself as much as my on screen actions did), then they deserve all the success they get. PS4 had GoW, Bloodborne, Horizon, The Last Guardian... all of which were boundary pushing. Past games suchnas Ico and Shadow of the Colossus as well as Tokyo Jungle. I do feel though that Sony are playing far too safe this gen, and it makes me feel sad we may not be seeing games like Shadow of the Colossus, TLG, Unfinished Swan etc from them again. I loved Sony because of the more daring projects, alongside the crowd pleasing games.
Re: The Last of Us 2 PS5 Remaster Leaks, Has a Brand New Survival Mode, Cut Levels
This game squeezed all the graphical awesomeness out of the PS4 and still looks better than most PS5 games to date. Unless the remaster squeezes all the awesome out of the PS5, I do not see the point in upgrading.
Re: Talking Point: As PS5 Turns 3, How Are You Feeling About It?
I miss Japan studio.
Re: Of Course Baldur's Gate 3 Will Be Heavily Censored in Japan
I love Japan. It is by far the most incredible place I have visited.
However, it is insane a game with full frontal male nudity has to be censored, but a gane called Rapelay in which you stalk and sexually wonen is okay.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Director: This Game Is Worth the Money
Some games are too big. 40hrs of content is more than enough for a game like this or it would overstay its welcome.
Re: Random: Push Square Was a Question on a UK Quiz Show
You are, alongside your sister site Nintendolife, my 2 favourite gaming sites now. Well done. Stay awesome.
Re: The Original Tomb Raider Trilogy Returns in Remaster Collection on PS5, PS4
The 4th game is the best do it is a shame it is mot included. As long as the controls are also improved this would be a day 1 purchase for me.
Re: Lord of the Rings Needs to Be the Biggest Game Franchise in the World, Says Embracer
A well designed Zelda style adventure with puzzles and exploration would be a no brainer for a LotR game.
Re: Sony Will Celebrate Horror Series Siren's 20th Anniversary, Raising Hopes of a PS5 Revival
The PS3 game started of slow but was fantastic by the end.
Re: After a Year of Silence, the Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumours Have Re-Emerged
I want turn based battles. I could do with some old school Final Fantasy gameplay with modern graphics for a change.
Re: Concrete Genie Developer PixelOpus Is Shutting Down
I feel sad at this loss. I always loved Sony because alongside their big guns and generic games, they had studios making more unique and imaginative titles such as Concrete Genie, Shadow of the Colossus, Journey, Gravity Rush, Pupeteer etc. It just feels that those days are coming to an end.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West Soars Back into the Top Three
Great for Sony. Insane Mario Kart 8 is still hovering near the top after this many years.
Re: EA Squashes Rumours of Acquisition, Will Remain Independent
I can't remember the last rime I played an EA game. I really could not care if they were scooped up by a console manufacturer.
Re: Beyond Good & Evil 2 Just Found Its New Lead Writer
It needed a new writer. The 2017 trailer was a horrid mess full of unnecessary swearing, clearly trying to appeal to the X-Box 360 generation from when it was first announced. They just needed to build and improve on the original template.
Here is hoping this game can materialise. Things do not seem good with Ubisoft at all at the moment.
Re: Rumour: God of War Ragnarok Will Have 60fps, 30fps Options on PS5
@B_Lindz It would be better if it could just launch with these visual options rather than a later patch when the game has been completed
Re: God of War Ragnarok Collector's Editions Revealed, Two Have Mjolnir
No game disc with the Collectors Editions? No thank you
Re: God of War Ragnarok Dev Sony Santa Monica Demands Respect After Unsavoury Week
I am a gamer, and often ashamed to call myself so when you see the comments and behaviour from other gamers on the net.
Re: Season: A Letter to the Future Cycles onto PS5, PS4 This Fall
It looks stunning. I need to more about the gameplay first though.
Re: Gallery: Final Fantasy 16 Is Jaw-Dropping In New PS5 Screenshots
The graphics were besutiful; however, I am worried the combat will be as bland, easy and nutton mashy as XV was.
I wished the would give yhe option to have turn based party combat too.
Re: Sony Officially Backtracks on PS Plus Discount Scandal, Says It Was an Error
How many anti-consumer practices are Sony going to have to backtrack on? There are the new Microsoft of last gen.
Re: Embracer Group to Buy Multiple Square Enix Studios and IPs in Huge Acquisition
My dream is for Tomb Raider to be taken back to its roots. A game of puzzle solving and actual Tomb Raiding. This could be very exciting.
Re: Rejoice! Final Fantasy 16 in 'Final Stretch' of Development, Says Producer
I wished there was the option to have full on turn-based battles (not the basic option in FFVIIR) like the retro games or real time. Thst would bring in the fans. Also I hope they go back to full on with the dark fantasy, rather than the mess of the past two single player mainline games. The trailer made me very excited.
Re: Elden Ring's Platinum Trophy Stat Is Shockingly High
I do, and it was the easiest From Software Platinum to date by far.
Re: The Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumours Return Following Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmation
I would love it to play almost exactly like the original, even with static backgrounds, but with the resolution of today's games. Those static backgrounds could be stunning, and we could have the ability to play fully turn based if we wanted.
Re: Savvy PS5, PS4 Users Stocking Up on PS Now Subs to Convert into PS Plus Premium
It does not seem to be working anymore
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play?
@vyseofhr And they bastardise all their franchises too.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play?
Is it just me or are all Squeenix games starting to look like the exact same games but with different graphics?
Re: UK Sales Charts: 80% of Elden Ring's Boxed Sales on PS5, PS4
X-Box is very popular in the UK as well, so this proves one of two things: X-Box is really a shooter console, or that people own and X-Box for Gamepass only.
Re: Free PS5, PS4 No Man's Sky Sentinel Update Transforms Combat
@lolwhatno Not at all! We all have our favourite games.
Re: PS5 Owners Ponder What Sony Is Playing At with VRR
I am quite disappointed by Sony's attitude this gen. The charging for PS4 to PS5 upgrades after stating ot would not be the case, no Gamepass alternative, increase in game prices. And also not keeping their customers in the loop with updates on promised features. Thank god for their exclusive games or I would be seriously considering jumping ship.
Re: So, Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Probably Never Happening
@Flaming_Kaiser I had no idea where they were going with this game. It seems they didn't either.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn Sales Top a Staggering 20 Million on PS4, PC
It is a phenomenal game with great gameplay and a great story. The amazing graphics are the icing on the cake as it is a rare game that has all of that. It deserves those very high sales. It is a shame it came out the same time as Breath of the Wild as I am sure it would have won numerous game of the year awards otherwise.
Re: So, Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Probably Never Happening
In all fairness it looked a bit *****. They made it all immature and sweary to appeal the X-Box 360 generation.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Thoughts on Sony's Buyout of Bungie?
I could never get into Halo. I just found it boring and repetitive. All gung ho actually, like most of Microsoft's 1st Party output 360 onwards
Re: French Retailer Warns PS5 Players to Choose Console Carefully After Xbox's Activision Acquisition
I doubt the company owners would be happy about their workers trying to deter customers from purchasing products.
Re: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Is So PS2 It Hurts
Well as long as the gameplay is good. Nioh was amazing. Team Ninja have never been good at creating a story. Remember what they did to Samus in Metroid: Other M. The story was embarrassing but the Metroid gameplay was still very good.
I am expecting the same with this. Apart from FFXIV there has been no half decent story in a FF game since FFXII on PS2. The franchise has been completely bastardised.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Story Trailer Details Aloy's Next Big Adventure
Erm hello!!!
This game looks astonishing from a graphics, gameplay and story point. Who cares if MS own CoD and other generic BS. These are the one of a kind games you would only find from the best artists in the industry
Re: Talking Point: What PS Plus Games for January 2022 Do You Want?
Anything will be better than what we got in December
Re: PS5, PS4 Users Are Still the Biggest W*nkers in Gaming
@BrotherFilmriss Ron Jeremy is in prison awaiting trial for numerous charges of sexual assault. He will most likely spend the rest of his life there.
Re: PS5, PS4 Users Are Still the Biggest W*nkers in Gaming
Ha ha ha this is hilarious and that is the best. As for people searching for Super Mario from porn sites, he dies look remind you of Ron Jeremy a bit 🤣
Re: Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition Is a Free Upgrade for Owners of PS5, PS4 Original
Thank god. This game had so much potential but there were too many things wrong with it that took some of the fun out. I hope they bring back the funny game speak.
Re: Square Enix Insinuates Crystal Dynamics Was the Wrong Dev for Marvel's Avengers
If you want a game as a service, you don't charge fill price for the base game. When I pay £60 for a game, I want a full game.
Re: The Sands of Time Continue to Drain on Delayed Prince of Persia Remake
Is this going to be another Beyond Good and Evil 2 scenario?
Re: The Original Tomb Raider Celebrates 25th Anniversary
I want so badly a return to raiding Tombs and solving puzzles. The new games were not the same.
Re: God of War Ragnarok's Camera Is a Single Shot from Start to Finish, Just Like the Last Game
The way GoW 2018 was created with a one-shot-camera was incredibly immersive for sn reasons incredible game.
Just give me the sequel already. If it us just as good as the 2018 gane, it will already be one of the best games ever made.
Re: Sony Will Make You Pay Extra to Upgrade Horizon Forbidden West from PS4 to PS5
Queue all the raging fanboys who stick up for Sony no matter what they do. With Microsoft owning Bethesda, abd the potential for lots of exclusive games, free upgrades and Gamepass, Sony are making Microsoft look like a better option this gen. Sony are trying to pull a Nintendo and overcharge people for everything this gen.
Re: PS5 Will Use the DualSense to Optimise 3D Audio Through TV Speakers
Just give me Dolby Atmos already
Re: Dragon Quest 12 Will Shape the Future of the Series, Says Square Enix Boss
Dragon Quest XI S was the best JRPG since Skies of Arcadia. It was incredible because it was so traditional. The fact it stuck to its roots made it feel fresh as such games are very rarely released now. I hope they do not Westernise it, then bastardise it like they have the FF franchise. I am hoping it is still turn based and traditional. Fingers crossed.
Re: Reaction: E3 Is a Relic Desperately Clinging to Relevancy
I think E3 could be great, but the problem is the games. The release of big games were huge events. We would hear of them years before release and even see them in early development alongside lots of theatrics. However because if the indie scene releasing hundreds if not thousands of games a year, big publishers playing it safe and bastardizing their franchises (e.g. Squeenix with FF), and just relentless sequels to existing average franchises, it has taken a lot away from it. It just seems that game companies are out to make money now, and no one is making games out of passion anymore. The Last great E3 I csn remember is when Sony announced FF7 remake, Shenfield 3 and brought back The Last Guardian. E3 was for the core gaming geeks, now it is just a "me-too" event.
I did like the Metroid Dread announcement from Nintndo. 19 years in the making that game.
I would have loved to see a reboot taking Tomb Raider games back to their puzzling and Tomb Raider roots.