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@Pat_trick I'm simply pointing out an issue that is avoidable in the first place. I'm glad they're addressing the issue because it seems like a cool game. I'm not buying it until it's fixed though.

@Pat_trick Perhaps he is blowing it out proportion? However, I purposefully didn't buy this game for a variety of reasons. Among them was the control scheme. It isn't the only reason I haven't bought the game, but it absolutely contributes to me not buying it now. Point being that the controls will affect their bottom line if enough people are like me and @Max_the_German. I'm still going to wait to see how they fix this. As one example, it makes no sense to change the action for jumping from cross to square when every other action game on the market uses (and has for decades used) cross. Plus, omitting the option to remap controls in the first place is always puzzling to me. I'm not in the dev world, but, seriously, how hard can it be to include that?

What could they possibly be hiding???

Whenever a publisher or studio withholds review keys, we know what to expect. If I had not been so disappointed with Dragons Dogma 2, I'd still probably have given this a shot. Still, I hope those who purchased it enjoy it.

Looking forward to playing this! I wonder whether Crimson Desert or Starfield will be more buggy? I expect both to be rough at first.

I think this is going to sh*t the bed so hard that fire itself will refuse to burn the mattress. That said, I hope I'm wrong because it'd be nice to play a great game!

"Golf requires goofy pants and a fat ass." --Happy Gilmore. So, no. I'm not happy with PGA....

Hey, as long as the fat cats can get fatter, I'm on board! (j/k) I hope companies can make as much money as possible. Woowoo!!! As long as art becomes profit, call me happy.

@twitchtvpat It's an opinion piece, and and I'm expressing my opinion. All you have is an opinion too because, as I've already started, neither you nor I were there. The author stated this too. Byyyye!

@twitchtvpat When did anyone say that a game shouldn't be profitable? When did looking out for your employees involve buying a profitable studio and then closing it in less than five years when publishing cycles take longer than that? The reality is neither you nor I know what happened here, but it stands to reason that this was a misstep regardless.

The future of gaming still lies with indie devs who are untethered to heavy-handed investor interests, upon which many major studios, including Sony first party studios, have become dependent.

I'm surprised that this is even an issue that needs to be articulated here.

Plus, crunch is still happening even though it may be happening less frequently.

@twitchtvpat You're missing the point, which is that there was a point in time when a game could be profitable without sacrificing the well-being of its employees due to the pressure of wealthy businessmen with an insatiable desire for money. This is a fundamental problem with what capitalism has become and an underlying point of this opinion piece.

Companies only want profit and deeper pockets. The future if gaming is in small indie teams, and a computer is best for that.

Wow! That chicken punt was legit!!! I'd guess that was a real depiction of a Microsoft exec after Xbox biting it this gen.

E33 is an extremely rich game narratively and visually. The acting is to notch, and the score is moving. The level design fell very flat, and combat isn't engaging or innovative in the turn-based world.

I'm definitely open to being corrected on any of those sweeping statements. Overall, it's a good game in a year filled with good games. It's not my GOTY, but maybe I'm missing something that others are seeing?

AI sucks. We've all seen the documentary entitled "The Terminator", right?

I held into my PSVR2 for 2 years hoping this would drop. Silence upon silence upon silence so I sold it in May. I hope everyone enjoys it. Looks fun, but the lack of info made me think this was never going to happen.

@GeeEssEff @GeeEssEff If you're frustrated by having to choose he/him, she/her, they/them, imagine how difficult it must be for the person going through a world that treats you poorly because of circumstances outside of your control--e.g. race, gender, (dis)ability, sexuality, physical appearance, social status, etc. A little empathy can go a long way for people who feel represented in video games. Any discomfort over a brief selection of pronouns and a few lines of dialogue lasting a few minutes over the course of tens or hundreds of hours in game really doesn't compare to being treated poorly on the daily at work, at school, at home, and in public.

I recognize that this must be difficult to read coming from The Dark Lord Himself. People think that I tend to rule hell and take pleasure in eternal torment. That's really just a job to pay the bills. Once you get to know me, I'm not such a bad Demonic Overlord. Point is, it's okay for others to be different, and it's okay for them to be represented in a video game too. The worst that comes from it is a little empathy born from a fictionalized environment.

I'm actually really psyched about this assuming it does come to PlayStation. I'm certainly more excited about it than another remake or remaster. It'll be great to see what changes they make.

Of the endless remakes and remasters this generation, KOTOR is newsworthy. It originally released in 2003 so I'm unsure how it has aged.

It was a good game when it released. Though, unless you already have the re-released version, then the re-re-released version still costs $50. 🤷 Just pointing out that it's a cash grab from a troubled studio.

Sweet! Another re-release!!! So glad this generation is thriving...

Another re-release. Yippie?

For those who haven't played the original, this could be fun. It's been so long since I've played it that I have no idea how it has aged. For those of us who have played it, it's just another remake among the PS5 generation of endless remakes...

@ECharles I'm happy you have it all figured out. Congratulations! Also, nobody is talking about you and your businesses. No need to be so defensive. I'm taking about corrupt politicians, Musk, Bezos, etc. l

@LeeBB_Art There is no answer to unfettered greed and obscene wealth because those who possess both think they are worthy and earned it while much of the world suffers, starves, and dies from a lack of clean water, food, housing, and healthcare. They can insulate themselves from anything that makes them uncomfortable.

@LeeBB_Art Their greed is a major problem, and someone else getting rich, joining them, and persuading them the error of their ways won't work. Greed is too powerful for that. If we could just join them, then why are major reforms in history and government the result of uprisings? It's because eventually the gatekeepers anger enough of the majority whose necks are under the heels of their boots.

Sorry, man. I meant that comment for LeeBB_Art.

@LeeBb_Art When others are starving, lack housing, and can't afford healthcare because the rich buy politicians, lobby for bad policy, and profit from wars, it makes quite a bit of sense for people to be up in arms. They donate money for tax breaks while complaining about government subsidies and then compete to win more government contracts to fund their businesses.

I'm very much against making starving artists starve even more. I'm also very much against the rich getting richer. I can't see a future where both of these don't occur as a result of AI. Hopefully there can exist some kind middle ground where AI enhances developers ability to deliver quality games without putting them out of work. I went to an AI pitch for business execs, and it was pitched solely in terms of increasing profit by eliminating jobs. I'm not optimistic that AI will help gamers or developers.

Yikes... CoD has played the same formula for too long: new guns, some new maps, lots of old maps, silly skins, different iterations of overlapping attachments, prestige to do it all again up to 10 times. It is boring, recycled, and lacks innovation. This is a bad, bad franchise.

An upgrade of a game from two generations ago...no thanks.

@BusyOlf Correct, I haven't seen that review. Been too busy playing the game!

@BusyOlf A 2 of 5 game? The sound design, graphics, animations, and physics are so much better than that. The devs are listening to community concerns re pricing, and new content releases tomorrow. Plus, its cost is very reasonable.

As someone else stated, I'm a solo player. Most solo players are cool. Sure, you have players taking cheap shots. Just make a lot of noise when that happens so other players know. I LOVE taking out those dirty players from the session.

Anyway, 2 out of 5? It's so much better! I can understand not liking the game, but come on...

Gotta say that the server slam turned me off. Since the game was $40 (USD), I just went for it anyway. I am surprised! I play solo and just can't win PvP because I suck. After figuring out the "Don't shoot" emote, players are generally cool, which is shocking! I'm having fun as a solo player and do not regret spending the money. It helps that you keep XP and collect scrap from the rooster even when you can't extract. This gameplay loop makes it very enjoyable. I'm impressed.

I wasn't going to get this, but the price is fair. Plus, it isn't another COD or BF, which feel stale and recycled after so many iterations. This gave me Dark Zone vibes from The Division but seems better balanced. The larger and more varied maps help set it apart from TD. Hopefully they can make it work for solo players.

@BAMozzy For sure. To each their own. The only thing I know for sure in gaming is that if you are enjoying the games you play, you're doing something right. Have fun!

@BAMozzy That is a measured perspective of it rather than simply saying, "EA sucks!" BTW, EA sucks!

More seriously. Is there a tipping point for you in which a game loses artistry by having AI generate settings such as forests or filling cities with NPCs? I am just thinking at some point AI is unable to employ a human touch that we may notice. I do think it is legit to combine human and AI effort but also think this trend we are seeing of companies fully replacing humans with AI will fall flat eventually and degrade the experience.

Speaking only for myself, I will not support companies that advertise they are doing this. This is similar to my personal stance of not supporting EA any longer due to the new ownership. I am not making a political statement but am saying that I vote with my wallet.

EA is dEAd to me.

I played it when it first came out. Great game at the time, and the remake looks good visually. If you haven't played it, it's a good time. If you just love the series, understandable. Otherwise, I don't understand the appeal or like the series in general. That said, I bet those playing it will love it. It was a groundbreaking FPS and deserves all the attention it gets regardless of my own feelings about it. Have fun!!!

@nomither6

I haven't had an Xbox since they required players to make those silly avatars, which I think began during the 360 era.

I've always enjoyed PS exclusives more than Xbox exclusives. The only game I would care to play on Xbox is Starfield, which seems to be on its way to PS anyway.

Still, no denying that the first Xbox was amazing for its time.

I've never been a fan of Halo, which is a major reason I don't have an Xbox.

BF6 looks fun (albeit recycled). However, after EA's recent sale, I won't support the company. Bioware not producing anything meaningful for a while made the decision much easier. I simply don't trust EA's new owners...

Uh oh! Looks like Sony hasn't paid off IGN enough recently...

@Slippship @Stickleman

Couldn't agree with both of you more. It's too bad.

After the monetization of Shadow of War, I kind of don't care until WB can recognize that's generally not well received by consumers.

Thank you for publishing this and keeping us informed. I'm thankful there are still small studios with artistic vision. Hopefully these can continue filling the gap.

Great review. Thank you for addressing the pros and cons of this game while avoiding praising or bashing it based solely on your opinion. I couldn't agree more with this review. Level 49 already.

I would add that the balance of vehicular versus infantry combat feels balanced. Soldiers are little bullet spongy, and the balance between assault rifles and SMGs is questionable. Tanks seem too strong when blasted repeatedly with missiles from helos, which is frustrating because AA missiles feel spot on as a deterrent and when being shot down.

Nice review. Thank you! A few extra thoughts.

Not everyone loses with the new ammo system, which engages the player (or me, at least) to be thoughtful about my loadouts. Plus, there is often a workbench nearby just in case you want to change ammo type on a particular gun because you are not forward thinking enough to have versatility among your equipped arsenal. I am not defending Ubisoft's decision to do this, but saying everyone loses is a bit strong.

You now automatically loot enemies and animals, which removes my own major gripe about the Far Cry series. The previous looting animations (not to mention cutting plants!) just added too much wasted time to the game for people like me who want to search the fresh remains of your recent chaos.

Otherwise, screen tearing...yeah, it's still there but is noticeably improved compared to previous games. 60 FPS (most of the time) is AMAZING! The HUD inventory system is more streamlined that FC5. The ability to mix and match different armor is fun but (tip of the hat to the review) is far too fussy. The lack of FOV induces a little nausea for me when in corridors.

Just subscribed to EA Play for one month to try out the beta. I am really enjoying the QR code it keeps throwing at me while saying that I need to subscribe to EA Play. At this point (10/6, 10:20am MST), don't even bother. It doesn't work.

My tip for playing online: forget everything you know about football and pretend that there are 22 sprinters on a pitch immediately after drinking their weight in coffee and snorting enough cocaine to kill a humpback whale.