@Oram77 😂 We get to be the most famous court jesters for at least 7 more days, mate. Don't you dare take the makeup off because Zorn just looks plain ridiculous without Thorn 🤡🤡
@DaveTheRave Haha thanks, but I don't think it would go so well. Maybe if I can get an only fans girl to sit in front of the camera and I just throw my voice across the room.
Of course I'm not happy because I was expecting Death Stranding 2 but Sony is being cheap again so I won't renew my subscription which expires in 2035.
I hope Sony stops using physical media so PSN remains as the only place to purchase games. People will be happy then because the prices of games will surely go down when you have only one place to buy them.
@Oram77 I couldn't agree more, my friend! I also stumbled upon a FF9 video on youtube the other day and then I realized who you and me actually are right now: Zorn and Thorn 🤡🤡
What began in 2012 as a bunch of friends playing RPGs in each other's living rooms has evolved into a multi-platform entertainment sensation. The show features seven popular voiceover actors diving into epic adventures, led by veteran game master Matthew Mercer.
This addition must be considered canon in the AC universe.
This sounds like a great game to play "d-day 1", i.e. discount-day 1 when the price gets reduced to 19.99€.
Edit: @HRdepartment well, you win by being a few seconds faster.
And if anyone is wondering why would I pay so much, it's because there is a steelbook version out there.
@nomither6 Nice 😂😂 And the prices got me, to be honest. I actually like the series and although I didn't play the 3rd one I hope the 4th entry will actually be good and fun as it was during the early days. I'll wait for a discount and get the steelbook version if there will be such a thing.
Here is a breakdown of some of the things we as the consumers have just accepted but is really absurd if you think about it:
1. Day 1 patch: Now this is something completely absurd. Studios don't manage to bring the complete game out on time and sometimes even lie about the state of the game when it comes out (looking at you MindsEye and Cyberpunk). Then in the close/distant future they manage to get the product as close to what they wanted to achieve in the first place (looking at you CyberPunk). The equivalent from the consumer perspective would be to preorder the game for half the price and then to pay the rest of the price when it actually gets finished.
2. Disc containing only a licence: the most absurd thing out there which I explained in my previous post.
3. Collector's editions without the game: This is actually called a "collector's box" which is basically a goodie bag full of mostly meaningless merchandise. The absurd part here is the price most of the time, but there is a recent exception to this. Expedition 33 has actually received a collector's edition with the game which sold out in hours but the nice folks at Kepler/Sandfall have managed to give people a "monolith set" which is a goodie box but it is filled with the collector's edition content without the game itself and the contents are amazing as well as the price being great. This is how it should be done: you get bang for you buck.
Conclusion: We all like different things and this is OK, but we must be clear when something is being lazy / wrongly advertised / anti-consumer / etc so voting with your wallet is the best thing to do here. Besides, we all are blessed with huge backlogs full of great games so why bother with half-baked physical or digital products.
And yes: Having a backlog is a blessing not a curse so I wish you all a great gaming weekend and enjoy your backlogs!
@N0CYmr0k To put it in a perspective: since we can't download a car, imagine buying it and when it arrives you only get the wheels but the rest of it will be shipped to you gradually. (PS5 era Microsoft games)
A slightly better thing would be to get the entire car but it can only drive to 80km/h due to a bad engine so you'll get a new engine in a few days (PS3/4/5 era games)
The best solution would be for you to get a car which can drive without any or with only minor issues the moment you buy it (PS1/PS2 era games)
Basically the point is this: if a company provides physical media than they should at least try to get the best possible version of the game on the disc, otherwise they should just stick to digital only distribution because buying a physical disc just to start a digital download is an oxymoron.
@DKG-85 That's nice to hear! To be honest, I actually have some kind of hope that a future update alleviates most of the problems with the game and bump it up to a fun and stable 7/10 experience which would make it a rough/hidden gem.
Gears of war will come with 2 discs so that first disc triggers downloading single player content and the second disc triggers a multiplayer content download.
I actually use my 30th anniversary Dualsense with my PS1 console via the 8bitdo adapter and occasionally with my PS5 so that's one less hassle to deal with.
I would give an objective score of 3/10 because I didn't play the game, generally don't like souls games but I did read that a lot of people find that single player mode was not good on this multiplayer title at launch.
@get2sammyb I'm having my fingers crossed for years! Even today I spin it up with my buddies on a small sony trinitron just to see who is the fastest in Mechanical Pencil Basher. After a couple of pints we're rollin' on the floor with laughter. What a game!
@Oram77 I would guess Metaphor because if I read correctly it is more forgiving regarding its daily routines gameplay. I've played Persona and you need to plan your days. I didn't plan very thoroughly and still managed to play the game without major issues but it can be hard at times when compared to more traditional JRPGs.
I just wanted to chime in but of course, someone who actually played Persona and Metaphor will give you a much better answer.
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Re: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Rumours Return as Actor Drops Big Hint
@Oram77 😂 We get to be the most famous court jesters for at least 7 more days, mate. Don't you dare take the makeup off because Zorn just looks plain ridiculous without Thorn 🤡🤡
Re: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Rumours Return as Actor Drops Big Hint
@Oram77 I'm looking forward to the AC: Black Flag cast reunion.
Re: Sony Buffed PS5's Wishlist, But It's Been Broken for Weeks Now
I don't use the wishlist because I buy all my games at launch.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025?
@Dyomun I'm just being czar khastik
@DaveTheRave Haha thanks, but I don't think it would go so well. Maybe if I can get an only fans girl to sit in front of the camera and I just throw my voice across the room.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025?
Of course I'm not happy because I was expecting Death Stranding 2 but Sony is being cheap again so I won't renew my subscription which expires in 2035.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 587
MindsEye but without the day 1 patch.
Re: Sony Sued for 'Abusing Its Dominant Position in the Console Market'
I hope Sony stops using physical media so PSN remains as the only place to purchase games. People will be happy then because the prices of games will surely go down when you have only one place to buy them.
Re: 'This Isn't What I Expected': MindsEye Actor Weighs in on PS5 Flop's Shoddy Launch
Extraordinaire game
Re: Devolver's First-Person Hotline Miami-Like Anger Foot Confirmed for July Launch on PS5
One of the first people to preorder this was Quentin Tarantino
Re: Starved Arcade Racer Fans Might Want to See Fatal Run 2089, Coming to PS5, PS4 This Fall
The title reminded me vaguely of Rogue Trip: Vacation 2012 on PS1
Re: The Expedition 33 Story Keeps on Getting Better with 'Unusual' Sales Increase
@Oram77 I couldn't agree more, my friend! I also stumbled upon a FF9 video on youtube the other day and then I realized who you and me actually are right now: Zorn and Thorn 🤡🤡
Re: The Expedition 33 Story Keeps on Getting Better with 'Unusual' Sales Increase
@Oram77 Me too, but it turned out my coworkers already knew about it. Nevertheless, I will keep spreading the word, Sandfall deserves it.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.0.6 Out Tomorrow on PS5, Full Patch Notes Revealed
@Dalamar Critical Role:
This addition must be considered canon in the AC universe.
Re: MindsEye Studio Confirms Its Layoff Process Has Started
Sack the management and there will be enough competence and money left for the developers to do their job.
Re: System Shock 2 Remaster Faces Last-Minute Delay on PS5
@Bamila We both know it was because of MindsEye all along.
Re: Death Stranding 2 (PS5) - A Masterpiece in Every Sense
I'm glad Kojima had to redesign the game after testers found it to be an incredible experience so now people got a majestic experience.
Re: MindsEye Considered an 'Abject' PS5 Pro, PS5 Game in Tech Analysis
It is more than obvious that Digital Foundry were paid to trash the title and they didn't even bother to download the day 1 patch.
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Version Tease Turns Out to Be a Cast Reunion
@Hylian-Likely This was a reply as poetic as it can and should be
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Version Tease Turns Out to Be a Cast Reunion
I just hope the cast reunion holds stable 60fps.
Re: Blood Message Is Uncharted Meets Ancient China, and It Looks Phenomenal
Looks more technically impressive than the technical demo for Witcher 4.
Re: Even Death Stranding 2's Luca Marinelli Was Fooled by His Solid Snake Appearance
Nicholas Cage would make a great Snake.
Re: Sony's New PS5, PSVR2 Game May Be the Most Important It Releases This Year
First DLC character will be Greta Thunberg.
Re: Preview: Borderlands 4 Leans into All Its Best, Familiar Strengths on PS5
This sounds like a great game to play "d-day 1", i.e. discount-day 1 when the price gets reduced to 19.99€.
Edit: @HRdepartment well, you win by being a few seconds faster.
And if anyone is wondering why would I pay so much, it's because there is a steelbook version out there.
Re: Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (PS5) - A Fantastic Return to Peak PS2 Atlus Vibes
@ShogunRok Classy review for a classy game.
Re: The Next Xbox Is a PC, So What Does That Mean for PS6?
PS6 will be a first of a kind live service device given the recent successes with that genre.
Re: There's a Brutal Lack of Interest in Marathon from Hardcore PS5 Fans
It is clear as day that the same people that were paid to trash MindsEye are now being paid to trash Marathon.
Re: Borderlands 4 a $70 PS5 Game, Offers $100 and $130 Versions Too
@nomither6 Nice 😂😂 And the prices got me, to be honest. I actually like the series and although I didn't play the 3rd one I hope the 4th entry will actually be good and fun as it was during the early days. I'll wait for a discount and get the steelbook version if there will be such a thing.
Re: Borderlands 4 a $70 PS5 Game, Offers $100 and $130 Versions Too
I was angry when Randy announced the 80$ price tag but now that he apologized I will buy the 130$ version.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 May Have Underperformed on PS5, But It's Doing Terribly on Xbox
@Oram77 I hope you didnt' remove the clown attire because I sure didn't. Will be rocking it until 7th July when the FF9 anniversary arrives.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 585
I would toss a coin to decide between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and MindsEye. I'm unfortunately out of coins.
Re: Rumour: Gears of War PS5's Blu-ray Will Include the Full Game on the Disc
@N0CYmr0k This was never about time but I did expect that people would see the oxymoron here. Apparently it's not that obvious.
Re: Rumour: Gears of War PS5's Blu-ray Will Include the Full Game on the Disc
@Oram77 @dskatter You're both on point here.
Here is a breakdown of some of the things we as the consumers have just accepted but is really absurd if you think about it:
1. Day 1 patch: Now this is something completely absurd. Studios don't manage to bring the complete game out on time and sometimes even lie about the state of the game when it comes out (looking at you MindsEye and Cyberpunk). Then in the close/distant future they manage to get the product as close to what they wanted to achieve in the first place (looking at you CyberPunk). The equivalent from the consumer perspective would be to preorder the game for half the price and then to pay the rest of the price when it actually gets finished.
2. Disc containing only a licence: the most absurd thing out there which I explained in my previous post.
3. Collector's editions without the game: This is actually called a "collector's box" which is basically a goodie bag full of mostly meaningless merchandise. The absurd part here is the price most of the time, but there is a recent exception to this. Expedition 33 has actually received a collector's edition with the game which sold out in hours but the nice folks at Kepler/Sandfall have managed to give people a "monolith set" which is a goodie box but it is filled with the collector's edition content without the game itself and the contents are amazing as well as the price being great. This is how it should be done: you get bang for you buck.
Conclusion: We all like different things and this is OK, but we must be clear when something is being lazy / wrongly advertised / anti-consumer / etc so voting with your wallet is the best thing to do here. Besides, we all are blessed with huge backlogs full of great games so why bother with half-baked physical or digital products.
And yes: Having a backlog is a blessing not a curse so I wish you all a great gaming weekend and enjoy your backlogs!
Re: Rumour: Gears of War PS5's Blu-ray Will Include the Full Game on the Disc
@N0CYmr0k To put it in a perspective: since we can't download a car, imagine buying it and when it arrives you only get the wheels but the rest of it will be shipped to you gradually. (PS5 era Microsoft games)
A slightly better thing would be to get the entire car but it can only drive to 80km/h due to a bad engine so you'll get a new engine in a few days (PS3/4/5 era games)
The best solution would be for you to get a car which can drive without any or with only minor issues the moment you buy it (PS1/PS2 era games)
Basically the point is this: if a company provides physical media than they should at least try to get the best possible version of the game on the disc, otherwise they should just stick to digital only distribution because buying a physical disc just to start a digital download is an oxymoron.
Re: Sony Approves MindsEye PS5 Refunds as Dev Issues 'Sincere Apology'
@DKG-85 That's nice to hear! To be honest, I actually have some kind of hope that a future update alleviates most of the problems with the game and bump it up to a fun and stable 7/10 experience which would make it a rough/hidden gem.
Re: You Didn't Find This Secret Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Minigame for Four Years
I shot the left one 12 times instead of 13.
Re: Sony Approves MindsEye PS5 Refunds as Dev Issues 'Sincere Apology'
I guess people didn't bother to download the day 1 patch.
Re: MindsEye (PS5) - GTA Producer's Latest Is a Futuristic Faceplant
My condolences go to the reviewer.
Re: Xbox's Next Round of PS5 Games Are Available to Pre-Order Physically
Gears of war will come with 2 discs so that first disc triggers downloading single player content and the second disc triggers a multiplayer content download.
Re: 20+ PS5, PS4 Games You Should Buy in PS Store's Remasters & Retro Sale
Shovel Knight is a great pick also because it is a crossbuy title so you get PS3 and PS Vita versions as well.
Re: DualSense PS5 Controllers Will Soon Be Able to Pair with Multiple Devices At Once
@Saucymonk It goes like this: "cool story bro"
Re: DualSense PS5 Controllers Will Soon Be Able to Pair with Multiple Devices At Once
I actually use my 30th anniversary Dualsense with my PS1 console via the 8bitdo adapter and occasionally with my PS5 so that's one less hassle to deal with.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Elden Ring Nightreign?
I would give an objective score of 3/10 because I didn't play the game, generally don't like souls games but I did read that a lot of people find that single player mode was not good on this multiplayer title at launch.
Re: Uber-Promising Ghostly Cycling Sim Wheel World Pedals to PS5 on 23rd July
Matt Hoffman's Ghost Bmx
Re: Xbox Teases More Forza for 2026, and the 'Return of a Classic'
@Jrs1 Nice, I haven't heard about this game since I've played it at my friends house 20 years ago!
Re: Legendary PS1 Minigame Compilation Milano's Odd Job Collection Comes to PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb I'm having my fingers crossed for years! Even today I spin it up with my buddies on a small sony trinitron just to see who is the fastest in Mechanical Pencil Basher. After a couple of pints we're rollin' on the floor with laughter. What a game!
Re: Legendary PS1 Minigame Compilation Milano's Odd Job Collection Comes to PS5, PS4
When I read "legendary minigame compilation" I was thinking Bishi Bashi Special is making a return. Maybe one day.
Re: New Report Pegs Rumoured Persona 4 Remake for Imminent Xbox Showcase
@Oram77 Don't know about you, but I already have my rainbow wig and red nose on just in time for the Summer game fest.
Re: New Report Pegs Rumoured Persona 4 Remake for Imminent Xbox Showcase
@Oram77 I would guess Metaphor because if I read correctly it is more forgiving regarding its daily routines gameplay. I've played Persona and you need to plan your days. I didn't plan very thoroughly and still managed to play the game without major issues but it can be hard at times when compared to more traditional JRPGs.
I just wanted to chime in but of course, someone who actually played Persona and Metaphor will give you a much better answer.
Re: New Report Pegs Rumoured Persona 4 Remake for Imminent Xbox Showcase
This is great because Persona 4 needed the remake treatment far more than Persona 1 and Persona 2 duology.