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Re: Talking Point: What Free September 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?

Cycologist

@tomassi 2K Sports used to do that with their sports titles having reduced pricing until EA when on an 'licensed exclusivity' buying-spree. Now only 2K NBA remains. Konami would need to approach that as a long-term pricing thing they probably won't/can't afford and the reality of taking a significant lasting bite out of FIFA sales in the short-term (beyond the PS+ promo) is remote. It may introduce a few new people to PES, but most would return to FIFA next purchase because that's what their friends have.

Re: Layoffs at Evolution Studios After Onrush Bombs

Cycologist

@Th3solution yeah but in a year will there be any point. I'd be surprised if the servers were still on given how badly it performed. Codemasters should cut a deal for PS+ and salvage what they can. May it take off like rocket league ... But I doubt it.

Re: Layoffs at Evolution Studios After Onrush Bombs

Cycologist

@bindiana I too support devs who think outside the box but only on things I want to play. I don't blindly support them. Same situation with 3Fields Ent. They've finally realized all people want is Burnout. Golf and Crash are fine distractions but nothing will match sales of Burnout but Burnout.

Re: PS4 Exclusive WiLD Hasn't Gone Feral Just Yet

Cycologist

Given the developers known pace, both WiLD and Beyond G&E2 will be late PS5 games based on PS3 tech upscaled to PS4 quality. Not holding my breath for either one. Also, just me, but if a game's in the late stages of development, should the big hiring process been completed.

Re: Poll: Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Grand Final

Cycologist

Aloy for me. Uncharted is a great series but getting old after playing 4 of them. Horizon was fresh, exciting and I can't wait to see where they take her next. Horizon's settings will lead to more gameplay variations than Uncharted I think as it was getting a bit ho-hum been there. Here's to Horizon Two.

Re: Guide: The Best PS4 RPGs

Cycologist

IMO lists of the best [insert genre] should include only games native to the system. FF12 (others?) should not be on this list anymore than Burnout Paradise should be on a list of the best PS4 racing games.

Re: Talking Point: What Free July 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?

Cycologist

A REAL racing game. We got "Trackmania Turbo" recently, but it's not really a 'racing' game. Options could be older from a franchise like MXGP, MotoGP, NFS, Dirt, WRC, F1, or something newer like Burnout, Wipeout Omega or Redout.

Sony should occasionally have themed PS+ months where all games are within a given theme

Re: Review: Onrush (PS4)

Cycologist

Onrush is not a racing game. it's a action driving game. it's a pass, though I may redeem if put on PS+, but probably not as I generally avoid online. I guess after Evo wanting more realism and doing Driveclub, I just expected Evo to take over GRiD for Codemasters. Sadly, we got this which is a bad Motorstorm with out the race.

Re: Sony Is Thinking About a PSone Classic Console

Cycologist

don't need Crash... have remaster
don't need Spyro... will have remaster
don't need FF7... will have remaster if released

want Final Fantasy IX
want Einhander
want Gran Turismo 2
want R4 Ridge Racer Type 4
want NFS3 Hot Pursuit

They should do a combined PS1/PS2 Classic console so...

Gran Turismo 4
Burnout 3 Takedown
Tom Clancy Splinter Cell
Ace Combat 4 Shattered Skies
ICO / Shadow of the Colossus
Midnight Club 3
NFS Most Wanted
Downhill Domination
Primal
Silent Hill 2
SOCOM US Navy SEALs
Soulcalibur 2

racing games always seem to be under represented on these things

Re: PS4 Firmware Update 5.53-01 Released

Cycologist

I'm in Canada and the update installed without restating. It had pre-downloaded so i don't know how big it was but the installation was very fast. Also, I've never noticed any slowdown and can always play games, Netflix, PS Store, whatever whenever I chose with no apparent issues. I've never done a connection test, it just works. It's an original PS4.

Re: Sony Surveying Users on Potential PSN Name Changes

Cycologist

"An anonymous tipster forwarded us an email from the platform holder regarding the oft-requested functionality, in which "they" ponder whether gamers are interested in the feature or not."

Fake news. Fake tip. The only news is that PushSquare has finally resorted to Trump-level clickbait. Why is this still up? Sad state of this gaming site if this makes the cut. New editor please. I think I'll look into getting my info elsewhere.

Re: Poll: Do You Want Another Portable PlayStation?

Cycologist

the only way it would make sense for anyone is if Sony & devs supported it like the PSP and not like how both abandoned the Vita from practically day one - well... day two to be fair. From how it sounds, Sony's not working up to the former, so no I'll pass

Re: Gran Turismo Sport May Be in for a Tough Ride

Cycologist

I'm completely uninterested in multiplayer and the idea of simply doing licence-esque trials ad-naseum offline holds zero appeal. While some may say the game is content-light at start and new content will be added; we all know the speed (or lack thereof) that Polyphony Digital works. For me, GT has finally jumped the shark and become a slow parody of what could've (should've) been on the PS4. In its current state, a definite no-buy.

Re: Video: The History of the PlayStation Store

Cycologist

PS Store has always worked good for me on PS4. Don't really remember it on the PS3. But now, it sure would be nice if your cart synced between PS4/PSapp/PC. And a common layout would be appreciated, specifically if your looking for things that aren't games