I could see the resources being devoted to Kiwami being used for something else like spinoffs i.e. Judgement and Lost Judgement.
Thing is, if they're going to use the story changes from Kiwami 3 + Dark Ties and branch off to a completely different story which differentiates itself from 4 onward, then that's a weird decision.
I don't mind the art direction they're going for it, sure it's a contrast to the regular Horizon games, but I don't think it looks terrible or anything.
The main thing we'll have to see is how the game will play and if it's fun or not.
I could definitely see the Death Stranding 2 PC trailer showing up, and I'm really hoping it does cause I'm waiting (im)patiently for it to come to Steam so I can play it.
For a more "out there" prediction, I wonder if we'll get a possible glimpse at the new Witcher 3 DLC during the State of Play.
Makes sense since they're putting a lot of resources into Hunters. Not a lot of dev teams can be like From Soft where they have a few different games being worked on at the same time.
Kinda funny how we had almost complete radio silence from Team Cherry for years while they were developing Silksong. Now that the game is finished we're getting updates and native ports for the first game along with the DLC.
But hey, I'm not complaining, they updated HK on PC to have native ultrawide so I'm happy about that.
I think the art direction they're going for looks fine, they likely went with this to help ease performance woes, especially a game that's multiplayer.
Personally I don't see the game catching up to Marvel Rivals but I feel Blizz is steering the game towards a better direction, and I've heard people say the game has been getting better over the last year or so.
I've always had a soft spot for Overwatch, even prior to it's initial release 10 years ago, due to Blizz's art direction. Hopefully the game gets better.
I do wish they waited and released Grounded 2 as a full game instead of early access. I played G1 a ton and with how much content it has, G2 could've been in the stove until it was fully completed.
It just looks so overly saturated, and some of the texturing just looks weird.
It honestly looks like some of those reshade mods you can download for most games. The PS3 version has cohesion where everything blends together really nicely. Kiwami 3 is like there's no lighting except for the sun shining between the buildings.
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Re: Rumour: 'Most' of Highguard's Dev Team Laid Off Just Two Weeks After Live Service Shooter's Launch
Regardless of what people may think of a game upon release, it's always a shame to see the devs laid off after a game is released.
Hopefully everyone can find employment quick.
Re: Dark Magic Wielding Warlock Class Confirmed for Diablo 4, and Out Today in Diablo 2: Resurrected
Blizz put the Diablo 2 Remaster on Steam which has me super hyped. I played Diablo 2 when I was younger so it's exciting it's finally on Steam.
Re: Feature: Capcom's Tokyo Art Exhibition Is a Celebration of Gaming Greatness
I love articles like these, being able to have a sneak peek into gaming art exhibition's like this is a treat.
Re: Retro-Style Starship Troopers FPS Brings Single Player Helldivers 2 Energy Next Month on PS5
I know it's not going to wow in the graphic department but I like the way it looks. Feels very early 2000's and I'm perfectly fine with that.
Re: Reanimal (PS5) - First-Rate Terrors Thrive in This Haunting Spectacle
Happy to see the game is great horror wise. Can't wait.
Re: Rumour: Insane Monster Hunter Wilds Expansion Teaser Spotted by Eagle-Eyed Fans
It is a neat way to tease a new monster.
Also the sword design is really good.
Re: Awful PS5 Dino Shooter Code Violet Will Get a Sequel... for Some Reason
Guess they made enough money from streamers buying it for content to make a sequel.
Re: PSA: This Is Your Last Chance to Grab Yakuza 3 Remastered Before Its Ridiculous Removal
It is a ridiculous removal, no reason for the original to be delisted when it's so different from Kiwami 3.
Re: No More Yakuza Kiwami Games After Kiwami 3 Story Changes, New Series Could Happen
I could see the resources being devoted to Kiwami being used for something else like spinoffs i.e. Judgement and Lost Judgement.
Thing is, if they're going to use the story changes from Kiwami 3 + Dark Ties and branch off to a completely different story which differentiates itself from 4 onward, then that's a weird decision.
Guess we'll see what RGG has planned.
Re: The Best Soulslike Around, Lies of P Is a Big Sales Success
My absolute favorite non-From Soft Soulslike. The devs did such a fantastic job with the game.
Re: The Internet Has Not Been Kind to Horizon Hunters Gathering
I don't mind the art direction they're going for it, sure it's a contrast to the regular Horizon games, but I don't think it looks terrible or anything.
The main thing we'll have to see is how the game will play and if it's fun or not.
Re: Mewgenics Is This Year's Best-Rated Game So Far, and It May Come to PS5
Edmund always does a great job with his games and I'm excited to play it. Feels like forever ago when I first heard about the game lol.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds 'Large Scale Expansion' to Be Revealed This Summer, New Update Incoming
I'm looking forward to the big expansion when they reveal it. I really need to get back into playing Wilds again, it's been a bit since I have.
Re: 20 PS5 Predictions for State of Play February 2026
I could definitely see the Death Stranding 2 PC trailer showing up, and I'm really hoping it does cause I'm waiting (im)patiently for it to come to Steam so I can play it.
For a more "out there" prediction, I wonder if we'll get a possible glimpse at the new Witcher 3 DLC during the State of Play.
Re: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PS5) - Colossal, Confident Remake Makes Controversial Changes
Bad Boy Dragon is a pretty good side activity name lol.
But it's cool that you can play Dark Ties without having to beat the main game, I would likely play it first when I do get my hands on the game.
Re: Mega State of Play Confirmed for Thursday, Over 60 Mins of PS5 Announcements and Updates
Really excited to see what's announced.
Re: Nioh 3's Bosses Took a Lot of Inspiration from Lies of P, Says Director
I can definitely tell they took inspiration from Lies of P, and even Elden Ring, in some of the boss fights. But I'm having a blast with Nioh 3.
Re: Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Guerrilla's Next Big PS5 Game, Horizon 3 Still Years Away
Makes sense since they're putting a lot of resources into Hunters. Not a lot of dev teams can be like From Soft where they have a few different games being worked on at the same time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619
Plan on continuing Nioh 3 this weekend.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's New Cheats Revealed, Should Come to PS5
It is cool that Square is including them on other platforms via update.
Re: New Hollow Knight Trophy List All But Confirms a Native PS5 Version
Kinda funny how we had almost complete radio silence from Team Cherry for years while they were developing Silksong. Now that the game is finished we're getting updates and native ports for the first game along with the DLC.
But hey, I'm not complaining, they updated HK on PC to have native ultrawide so I'm happy about that.
Re: Sony Finally Confirms Horizon Co-Op Game, Horizon Hunters Gathering for PS5, PC
I think the art direction they're going for looks fine, they likely went with this to help ease performance woes, especially a game that's multiplayer.
Re: Pure Pool Pro Brings the Glossiest Balls You've Ever Seen to PS5 Next Week
Introducing the RTX balls, smoother and shinier then ever before.
Re: An Obscure Telltale Game Comes to PlayStation for the First Time Ever Next Month
I'm super happy they're bringing this back, it was unlisted on Steam for years and I never got around to buying it when it was originally out.
Also I can finally get the TF2 crossover items.
Re: Overwatch Ditches the 2, Launches 5 New Heroes in Blizzard's Bid to Revive the Shooter
Personally I don't see the game catching up to Marvel Rivals but I feel Blizz is steering the game towards a better direction, and I've heard people say the game has been getting better over the last year or so.
I've always had a soft spot for Overwatch, even prior to it's initial release 10 years ago, due to Blizz's art direction. Hopefully the game gets better.
Re: Nioh 3 (PS5) - Superb Action Fronts a New Team Ninja Gem
The demo sold me on the game, super excited for release.
Re: Xbox's Obsidian Seemingly Kills The Outer Worlds, Third Game Not Planned
I do wish they waited and released Grounded 2 as a full game instead of early access. I played G1 a ton and with how much content it has, G2 could've been in the stove until it was fully completed.
Re: Sorry, PS3 Users, Netflix Is Dropping Support for Sony's 20-Year-Old Console Next Month
I legit forgot the ps3 had Netflix support lol.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 618
I may keep playing the Nioh 3 demo and then either start RE3 Remake (cause I just never got around to playing it) or continue Salt and Sanctuary.
Re: Unique Twin-Stick Shooter DAMON and BABY Takes Aim at PS5, PS4 in March
It looks fun and it's done by ArcSys so I'm sold
Re: GTA 6 Fans Reportedly Attempted Using Drones, Fake IDs to Get a Glimpse at Rockstar's Game
The game will be out when it's out, just have some patience people.
Re: Play Nioh 3 Now in Free PS5 Demo
Good lord that demo size lol.
But I definitely want to get my hands on the demo and give it a try.
Re: Beat-'Em-Up Fans Rejoice: Scott Pilgrim EX Serves Up Retro-Tinged Bliss in March on PS5
Super excited, the first Scott Pilgrim game holds a special place in my heart.
Re: You Stupid Idiot! Retro Ren & Stimpy Games Are Coming to PS5
I never played any of the Ren and Stimpy games so I may have to get this digitally.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Sells 11 Million in Just Under a Year, But May Lack World's Momentum
I still really enjoy the game and I'm excited for the major expansion when it releases.
Re: Hands On: Highguard Is Real and Potentially Great on PS5
Just seems like a game that doesn't really stand out and I feel it won't have the legs to last over a long period of time.
Re: Code Vein 2 (PS5) - Repetitive Vampiric Soulslike May Still Sate Your Bloodlust
I did like the first game so I feel I'll like this one, just not sure if I want to play it this week or wait.
Re: Rumour: GTA 6 Might Not Launch Physically at First to Avoid Leaks
Eh, I don't plan on getting the game until it's on sale on PC anyways.
Re: Preview: Resident Evil Requiem Is the Ultimate PS5 Horror Game
Super excited, I love that Capcom is blending so many ideas in this and it sounds like they're doing it right.
Re: Bananas! Super Monkey Ball Is Now Playable in Your Web Browser
Legit really cool and it runs really well on Firefox on my phone.
Re: Sony Set to Delay PS6 Release Date, Claims Financial Report
I feel a 2029 release is more reasonable with everything going on at the moment.
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Is Going All-Out in 2026 with 'Major' DLC, New Modes, and More
I haven't touched the game since release but I'm glad they're adding more content, the game definitely needs it.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has an Official Name at Square Enix
Final Fantasy VIIVIIVII Triple Luck
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 617
I've been having a lot of fun playing MIO, it's a really fun Metroidvania.
Re: Yakuza Fan Concerns Come to a Head Over Dodgy Kiwami 3 Graphics
It just looks so overly saturated, and some of the texturing just looks weird.
It honestly looks like some of those reshade mods you can download for most games.
The PS3 version has cohesion where everything blends together really nicely. Kiwami 3 is like there's no lighting except for the sun shining between the buildings.
Re: In a Sea of Live Service, Ghost of Yotei Was the Third Best-Selling PS5 Game of 2025 in the US
Like the announcer says in Darkest Dungeon 2
"A drop of sanity... in a sea of madness"
Re: Kiln Is a Pottery Party Brawler from Double Fine, Coming to PS5 in 2026
It's a cool premise and being able to sculpt your own pottery to use in-game is cool, but it's kind of a shame it's a multiplayer only game.
Re: Fable Announced for PS5, Releases in Autumn 2026
Man I haven't played a Fable game since 3 released wayyyy back in 2010. Super cool that it's back and releasing this year.
Re: Bubsy 4D Might Actually Be Good When It Pounces on PS5, PS4 in May
I have confidence the game will be good cause of their other game Demon Turf. They've shown they can make a good platformer.
Re: Prince of Persia Remake and 5 Other Games Cancelled by Ubisoft
Man what a waste. Feel bad for the devs that have spent the last few years working on these games.