I don't feel ripped of. I presume the overall quality of the games will improve with less games. But it would be nice to get the odd VR game or a smaller indi game.
Hate Fortnite and online games in general to be honest but I love Respawn so I gave this a shot and love it. Even got my first win last week. I'm hooked.
I love my Vita. Its a shame I never really got the use out of it that it deserves. I bought a 32gig card and somehow lost the memory card. Really can't justify buying another card at the prices I see them. I may dust it off and try the new Toejam and Earl with remote play soon though.
I love Moss and this looks perfect for VR. Watching the trailer last year I remember getting a strong Media Molecule vibe from the game. Which is always a good thing.
Soooo excited for this. As a Kickstarter backer since day 1 and someone who's wanted a faithful sequel to the original game (and Panic on Funkatron) for many many years this is one game that the review score has no bearing on my likelihood of enjoying the game.
I think Sony need to release a PS4 one third the size and the sales will increase massively in Japan. More so than any game release. That and maybe a new Final Fantasy game should do the trick.
Seemed a lot more stable playing a good few hours last night. The only issue was I sometimes lost my friend when the game was starting so had to back out and re-add. Felt bad leaving the one player left in my team all on his/her own.
PS3 is set up in the bedroom. PS4 Pro is in the living room connected to the 4K TV and my old PS4 which was in the dining room is currently in limbo. Debating sending it for repair or just buying a second hand one cheap.
Have to say though. I still get plenty of use out of my PS3. It's my retro console as it's got loads of PS1 content and old Sega classics. Not to mention using it for the apps YouTube etc. Also, PS plus means I'm installing MGS4 right now. Looking forward to relaying it again soon.
Still not played GOW yet due to a huge backlog but fully intend on doing so. As someone who's not played it yet can I ask why is it so much better than previous GOW games?
@Amppari over the new one? It's not one or the other. I love GT Sport but I would enjoy a trip down memory lane playing the original to see how far it's come.
I get what your saying. It's not a brilliant example. But plenty of games are worth revisiting. FF7 for example. A game I have foolishly bought on PS1, PS3 and PS4. Am I gonna have to buy it again on PS5 because I tap out. I'm cool with remastered games but I'm done buying the exact same games every time a new PlayStation comes out just so I can continue to play it on my current system.
@JohnKarnes I'm not debating with your opinion. I'm speaking more in general and personally. What you do is your choice.
I think they should have BC for the next PlayStation for the reasons I've given above in my previous lengthy comments. 😁
And I would want the PS5 to be 100% backwards compatible with the PS4 Not 25%, 50%, 75% or even 99.9% compatible. 100% 😀 I've got enough clutter in my house. Only so much room on my tech shelf. Somethings gotta give.
@JohnKarnes But that's a completely different thing, someone who wants to play PS4 games on a PS5 is not a retro gamer. I want to be able to play RDR2 in years to come. Playing Journey or the Last of Us on my PS4 doesn't make me a retro gamer. Owning a Dreamcast does but that's a different time. Digital store fronts were not a thing then on consoles. Times have changed and people want to bring digital catalogues with them especially when funds are tight and they've invested lots of $€£ in this digital content.
Look at it this way. I buy a game off the Google play store. I want to be able to continue to watch that film on my next phone/tablet/smart TV. I've paid for it and I want it to come with me when I upgrade. And that's exactly what I get. It works. It wasn't always this way. A VHS or cassette for example is mostly useless now. But a DVD will still play on my Blu-ray player. And my digital films/albums will play on practically anything. It's progress and its consumer friendly.
When I buy a PSN game it's the same deal. They shouldn't lock out all the games to a previous generation as soon as the next one comes out.
The PlayStation 4 Pro plays all PS4 games (obviously it's a PS4) but it's still an upgrade in hardware. This is how it should continue going forward.
Why stay loyal to a specific brand if you have to rebuy your games every time you buy a new PlayStation. And what's PS5 gonna have at launch? Like 10-15 games that look a little bit better than PS4 games? What if they're all average or not to most peoples liking?
I think at launch BC is more important than any other time. 3-4 years into a console cycle when they've got a good few exclusives and the price has come down it's gonna grab people but surely releasing a new console with a back catalogue of 1000+ playable games is gonna tempt people to upgrade.
Also, why would Sony want to cut off the majority of its PSN store games to a previous console that they'll be moving away from by that point.
BC on a PS5 for PS4 games at least is a must. If Sony don't do that they risk losing a chunk of the market share. I say that as a Sony fan. Who has bought every playstation with the exception of the recent PlayStation Classic. Yes even PlayStation TV.
I am happy it's returning and hopeful that it's a permanent return. Barely played BO4 and regret getting in in the first place, even for £25. especially now Apex Legend has come out and is free.
@JohnKarnes but this current generation are outstanding quality experiences. 1080p and 4K I don't think this generation becomes as unplayable as previous console upgrades.
Its anti consumer. Imagine having to rebuild your movie catalogue every 5 or 6 years. Or rebuy albums you've already paid for.
It still bugs me that I can play digital PS1 games on my PS3 but not on my PS4. It's a digital game, what's the problem? Heck even my Vita can play them.
@BAMozzy but consoles break. My less than 2 year old PS4 decided it wasn't gonna work after the last software update and Sony say as it's out of warranty it's gonna cost £130 to repair.
Anyways my point is. Things break. And if your Pro dies. It would mean buying another ps4 to play them games assuming they are still on the market at that time.
Personally, I don't mind if it's just backwards compatible with PS4 as I've already bought most the HD collections and remasters I want. But I don't wanna have to keep rebuilding my psn games catalogue every console generation. I think the next gen BC is a must. I certainly don't have space for a PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 and PS5 hardware in front of my TV.
Nice to see Sony communicating strategy a bit and glad they're not jumping on the battle Royale bandwagon. I love the single player story driven content Sony put out.
Is a Playstation Plus subscription required to play? I assume not as it's a free-to-play title but curious to know either way for sure as a few of my mate don't have Plus.
Bit surprised by how hard these are to find. According to Wikipedia 15 million Move controllers had been shipped as of 2012. Must be a lot of these gathering dust somewhere.
PSVR has sold what 3-4 million? so if everyone of them has two each that's eight million Move controllers needed for PSVR. And how many have Sony made since 2012?
Also, surely they can fulfil demand for an install base of 3 or 4 million. It's the same for the aim controller. Hardly ever in Stock. But the DualShock 4 is always easy enough to pick up and that's catering for an install base of 90+ million.
Finally this is an ongoing issue so it leads me to thinking Sony just don't want to meet demand for the Move, Aim controller and the PSVR headset itself. Very strange.
"If the creative aspects of Minecraft and Roblox can be considered a Big Mac, then this is a Five Guys with a strawberry-vanilla milkshake and some of those Cajun-flavoured fries". 😂 Sold.
@ROTTIEMAN I hope the servers stay busy but who's to say they won't dry up in 10-12 months. I'm very interested in the game but the lack of single player content is definitely a put off.
If I buy a game I want to be able to play it 5 years from now if I choose. This is why I think online games should all come with an offline bots mode. Just in case the servers get shut down. I haven't checked though, does Firewall have this?
Definitely getting it. Just not right now. Loved ps1 RESI 2 so looking forward to playing it once I'm done with some of my backlog. Just finished RDR2. Detroit Becoming Human and more Astrobot next.
Very excited for this. Tempted to dust off the ps3 and play the original ps1 classic first. They really should make them ps1 classic games downloadable on the ps4. I'd buy loads more.
Question @LiamCroft. How is the game music? Is it mostly the same, similar or completely different to Classic RE2? And do the save rooms still have that relaxing piano music?
Don't get why more games don't support this. RESI 7 could work great with the aim controller. Is Blood and Truth gonna have aim support? Doubt it, but it should.
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Re: Poll: Do You Feel Ripped Off by PS Plus' Recent Changes?
I don't feel ripped of. I presume the overall quality of the games will improve with less games. But it would be nice to get the odd VR game or a smaller indi game.
Re: Yes, This Is Apparently Sonic in the Sonic the Hedgehog Live Action Movie
Everything about this looks wrong. It's gotta be real then. 🙄
Re: Apex Legends Reaches 50 Million Players In Its First Month
Hate Fortnite and online games in general to be honest but I love Respawn so I gave this a shot and love it. Even got my first win last week. I'm hooked.
Re: Beat Saber's First DLC Arrives 14th March on PSVR
Planning on getting the main game soon so will pick this up down the line.
Re: Oh Boy! There's Now a Rubik's Cube Game for PS4, PSVR
I've seen it all now. 😀
To be fair this more than anything may convince my mate to buy PSVR. He loves solving rubik's cubes.
Re: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - Funky Roguelike Revival Is the Same Old Song and Dance
Love it. And it's a little thing but I enjoyed finding my psn name in the credits.
Re: PS Vita Island Closed as Sony Officially Lays Handheld to Rest
I love my Vita. Its a shame I never really got the use out of it that it deserves. I bought a 32gig card and somehow lost the memory card. Really can't justify buying another card at the prices I see them. I may dust it off and try the new Toejam and Earl with remote play soon though.
Re: Enter the Spirit Realm in April When Cutesy Adventure Game Ghost Giant Arrives on PSVR
I love Moss and this looks perfect for VR. Watching the trailer last year I remember getting a strong Media Molecule vibe from the game. Which is always a good thing.
Re: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - Funky Roguelike Revival Is the Same Old Song and Dance
Hopefully the game is gonna get patched and the performance issues are only temporary.
Re: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - Funky Roguelike Revival Is the Same Old Song and Dance
Soooo excited for this. As a Kickstarter backer since day 1 and someone who's wanted a faithful sequel to the original game (and Panic on Funkatron) for many many years this is one game that the review score has no bearing on my likelihood of enjoying the game.
Re: PS Plus March 2019 PS4 Games Announced
Great quality shame I own both of them and no VR game but a really good month.
Re: PS5 Backwards Compatibility Speculation Begins Again as Sony Files Another Patent
@get2sammyb Yeah ps4 backwards is about what I'd expect and be happy with. Anything elso is a huge bonus.
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: A Big Week for PS4 Sees Jump Force, Catherine, and More Break Top 10
I think Sony need to release a PS4 one third the size and the sales will increase massively in Japan. More so than any game release. That and maybe a new Final Fantasy game should do the trick.
Re: New Apex Legends PS4 Patch 1.04 Fixes Crash Issues and Other Bugs
Seemed a lot more stable playing a good few hours last night. The only issue was I sometimes lost my friend when the game was starting so had to back out and re-add. Felt bad leaving the one player left in my team all on his/her own.
Re: Guide: All PSVR Aim Controller Compatible Games
@TheyCallMeTJ I just did a quick search and Operation Warcade looks like a fun arcade shooter which I'll pick up in a sale.
@get2sammyb as mentioned in the comment above, maybe a couple more to add to the list? 😀
Re: Rocket League's Friends Update Allows You to Create Cross-Platform Parties
I'm absolutely terrible at the game. But gonna hopefully try this out maybe next week with an xbot friend who I can't convert to the winning team.
Re: New Apex Legends PS4 Patch 1.04 Fixes Crash Issues and Other Bugs
Fantastic. I literally just initialized my Pro thinking it was a problem with my Pro. Its my own fault really I should've been more patient.
Re: Feature: Why You Shouldn't Worry About PS5 Backwards Compatibility
@Averagewriter yeah agreed. If/when my PS3 dies I'll be gutted to loose all that psn content.
Re: Respawn Bans Over 16,000 Cheaters from Apex Legends, Plans to Add In-Game Report Feature
No buy I keep getting a error code and kicked out in the middle of a match. So annoying. Playing on a Pro.
Re: Sony Didn't Forget the PS3 on Valentine's Day as System Gets New Firmware Update
PS3 is set up in the bedroom. PS4 Pro is in the living room connected to the 4K TV and my old PS4 which was in the dining room is currently in limbo. Debating sending it for repair or just buying a second hand one cheap.
Have to say though. I still get plenty of use out of my PS3. It's my retro console as it's got loads of PS1 content and old Sega classics. Not to mention using it for the apps YouTube etc. Also, PS plus means I'm installing MGS4 right now. Looking forward to relaying it again soon.
Re: God of War Cleans Up at DICE Awards 2019 with Nine Wins
Still not played GOW yet due to a huge backlog but fully intend on doing so. As someone who's not played it yet can I ask why is it so much better than previous GOW games?
Re: Feature: Why You Shouldn't Worry About PS5 Backwards Compatibility
@Amppari over the new one? It's not one or the other. I love GT Sport but I would enjoy a trip down memory lane playing the original to see how far it's come.
I get what your saying. It's not a brilliant example. But plenty of games are worth revisiting. FF7 for example. A game I have foolishly bought on PS1, PS3 and PS4. Am I gonna have to buy it again on PS5 because I tap out. I'm cool with remastered games but I'm done buying the exact same games every time a new PlayStation comes out just so I can continue to play it on my current system.
Re: Feature: Why You Shouldn't Worry About PS5 Backwards Compatibility
@JohnKarnes I'm not debating with your opinion. I'm speaking more in general and personally. What you do is your choice.
I think they should have BC for the next PlayStation for the reasons I've given above in my previous lengthy comments. 😁
And I would want the PS5 to be 100% backwards compatible with the PS4 Not 25%, 50%, 75% or even 99.9% compatible. 100% 😀 I've got enough clutter in my house. Only so much room on my tech shelf. Somethings gotta give.
Re: Harmonix Announces VR Rhythm Shooter Audica
Nice to see regular VR announcements continuing this year.
Will keep an eye out for this.
Re: Feature: Why You Shouldn't Worry About PS5 Backwards Compatibility
Sorry for the rant in advance. It's a long one.
@JohnKarnes But that's a completely different thing, someone who wants to play PS4 games on a PS5 is not a retro gamer. I want to be able to play RDR2 in years to come. Playing Journey or the Last of Us on my PS4 doesn't make me a retro gamer. Owning a Dreamcast does but that's a different time. Digital store fronts were not a thing then on consoles. Times have changed and people want to bring digital catalogues with them especially when funds are tight and they've invested lots of $€£ in this digital content.
Look at it this way. I buy a game off the Google play store. I want to be able to continue to watch that film on my next phone/tablet/smart TV. I've paid for it and I want it to come with me when I upgrade. And that's exactly what I get. It works. It wasn't always this way. A VHS or cassette for example is mostly useless now. But a DVD will still play on my Blu-ray player. And my digital films/albums will play on practically anything. It's progress and its consumer friendly.
When I buy a PSN game it's the same deal. They shouldn't lock out all the games to a previous generation as soon as the next one comes out.
The PlayStation 4 Pro plays all PS4 games (obviously it's a PS4) but it's still an upgrade in hardware. This is how it should continue going forward.
Why stay loyal to a specific brand if you have to rebuy your games every time you buy a new PlayStation. And what's PS5 gonna have at launch? Like 10-15 games that look a little bit better than PS4 games? What if they're all average or not to most peoples liking?
I think at launch BC is more important than any other time. 3-4 years into a console cycle when they've got a good few exclusives and the price has come down it's gonna grab people but surely releasing a new console with a back catalogue of 1000+ playable games is gonna tempt people to upgrade.
Also, why would Sony want to cut off the majority of its PSN store games to a previous console that they'll be moving away from by that point.
BC on a PS5 for PS4 games at least is a must. If Sony don't do that they risk losing a chunk of the market share. I say that as a Sony fan. Who has bought every playstation with the exception of the recent PlayStation Classic. Yes even PlayStation TV.
Re: Call of Duty 2019 to Feature 'Entirely New Campaign' Says Activision
I am happy it's returning and hopeful that it's a permanent return. Barely played BO4 and regret getting in in the first place, even for £25. especially now Apex Legend has come out and is free.
Re: Feature: Why You Shouldn't Worry About PS5 Backwards Compatibility
@JohnKarnes but this current generation are outstanding quality experiences. 1080p and 4K I don't think this generation becomes as unplayable as previous console upgrades.
Its anti consumer. Imagine having to rebuild your movie catalogue every 5 or 6 years. Or rebuy albums you've already paid for.
It still bugs me that I can play digital PS1 games on my PS3 but not on my PS4. It's a digital game, what's the problem? Heck even my Vita can play them.
Re: Feature: Why You Shouldn't Worry About PS5 Backwards Compatibility
@BAMozzy but consoles break. My less than 2 year old PS4 decided it wasn't gonna work after the last software update and Sony say as it's out of warranty it's gonna cost £130 to repair.
Anyways my point is. Things break. And if your Pro dies. It would mean buying another ps4 to play them games assuming they are still on the market at that time.
Personally, I don't mind if it's just backwards compatible with PS4 as I've already bought most the HD collections and remasters I want. But I don't wanna have to keep rebuilding my psn games catalogue every console generation. I think the next gen BC is a must. I certainly don't have space for a PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 and PS5 hardware in front of my TV.
Re: Sony: The World's Got All the Battle Royale It Needs Right Now
Nice to see Sony communicating strategy a bit and glad they're not jumping on the battle Royale bandwagon. I love the single player story driven content Sony put out.
Re: Apex Legends Reaches 10 Million Players in Just Three Days
This is the first Battle Royale game that I've enjoyed. Definitely be playing it lots more.
Re: Shenmue III Is Finally Starting to Look Like Shenmue III
So excited for this. Waited so long.
I loved replaying the PS4 ports of one and two last year. Plan on doing that again near release of Shenmue 3.
Re: Guide: Apex Legends FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
@Neolit I think that's a valid question for an online fps. 60 fps makes a huge difference to the gameplay.
Re: Guide: Apex Legends FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
Is a Playstation Plus subscription required to play? I assume not as it's a free-to-play title but curious to know either way for sure as a few of my mate don't have Plus.
Re: Apex Legends Attracted One Million Unique Players Within the First Eight Hours
Free to play so guessing that means every ps4 user can play. Not just PlayStation Plus members. Gonna check this out.
Re: Relive Groundhog Day with PSVR Sequel Like Father Like Son
Love the film. And the developers have some VR pedigree so I'm interested.
"Needlenose Ned? Ned the Head? C'mon buddy. Case Western High"
Re: Jupiter & Mars Is the Ecco the Dolphin Game You've Been Waiting For
Why is stuff like this not getting posted onto the PlayStation blog?
Re: Jupiter & Mars Is the Ecco the Dolphin Game You've Been Waiting For
I still love the first Ecco game but man it was hard. Amazing soundtrack for a Mega Drive. Even hold up to this day.
Another potential VR classic. They keep popping up out of nowhere.
Re: Resident Evil 2 Ships Three Million Units in Its First Week
Very happy this is doing well.
Re: Where Can You Buy PlayStation Move Controllers for PSVR?
Bit surprised by how hard these are to find. According to Wikipedia 15 million Move controllers had been shipped as of 2012. Must be a lot of these gathering dust somewhere.
PSVR has sold what 3-4 million? so if everyone of them has two each that's eight million Move controllers needed for PSVR. And how many have Sony made since 2012?
Also, surely they can fulfil demand for an install base of 3 or 4 million. It's the same for the aim controller. Hardly ever in Stock. But the DualShock 4 is always easy enough to pick up and that's catering for an install base of 90+ million.
Finally this is an ongoing issue so it leads me to thinking Sony just don't want to meet demand for the Move, Aim controller and the PSVR headset itself. Very strange.
Re: Hands On: Dreams Is Arguably PS4's Most Impressive Exclusive Yet
"If the creative aspects of Minecraft and Roblox can be considered a Big Mac, then this is a Five Guys with a strawberry-vanilla milkshake and some of those Cajun-flavoured fries". 😂 Sold.
Re: Make Your Voices Heard if You Want More Resident Evil Remakes, Says Capcom
Also Resi 8 would be cool.
Re: Make Your Voices Heard if You Want More Resident Evil Remakes, Says Capcom
I agree with previous posts on here. Remake 3 then Code Veronica. No interest in a Resi 4 remake to be honest.
Re: Resident Evil 2 Expands on 15th February with Trio of Free Stories
Wow this is awesome.
Re: StarBlood Arena No Longer Playable Past July 2019
@ROTTIEMAN I hope the servers stay busy but who's to say they won't dry up in 10-12 months. I'm very interested in the game but the lack of single player content is definitely a put off.
If I buy a game I want to be able to play it 5 years from now if I choose. This is why I think online games should all come with an offline bots mode. Just in case the servers get shut down. I haven't checked though, does Firewall have this?
Re: StarBlood Arena No Longer Playable Past July 2019
@get2sammyb Yeah this is the reason I haven't picked up Firewall.
Re: StarBlood Arena No Longer Playable Past July 2019
Does this not even have a bots mode so that it's not completely unusable?
Re: Poll: Did You Buy the Resident Evil 2 Remake?
Definitely getting it. Just not right now. Loved ps1 RESI 2 so looking forward to playing it once I'm done with some of my backlog. Just finished RDR2. Detroit Becoming Human and more Astrobot next.
Re: Netflix Is Reportedly Producing a Resident Evil TV Series
I'd check it out.
Re: Resident Evil 2 - An Admirable Re-Imagining of the 1998 Classic
Very excited for this. Tempted to dust off the ps3 and play the original ps1 classic first. They really should make them ps1 classic games downloadable on the ps4. I'd buy loads more.
Question @LiamCroft. How is the game music? Is it mostly the same, similar or completely different to Classic RE2? And do the save rooms still have that relaxing piano music?
Re: Guide: All PSVR Aim Controller Compatible Games
Don't get why more games don't support this. RESI 7 could work great with the aim controller. Is Blood and Truth gonna have aim support? Doubt it, but it should.