PSN has the same games for same sale prices every other week. Last years Black Friday sale was subpar. Will this year be a repeat of that? I fear that the answer is yes.
I love Rockstar games, but they seem to be more focused on making money. I get that but take some chances. They need to remaster/remake all of their old games like they are doing with Max Payne. I would also love something new that is not GTA.
One of the worst Sony State of Plays. I long for a game in vein of Ico, Puppeteer, Rain, etc when Sony made quirky games. But no worries, Nintendo is doing a Direct to drop a Mario movie trailer, so Sony has company in substandard presentations.
And yet, this is still going to sell like crazy. And I am for the workers, but we all know that people will act outraged but still buy the game. Rockstar knows this too
I can play this in the living room while the kids or wife watch regular TV. I love this. I can see how this is not for single people but for the ones with multiple family members, this is a great thing to have
@REALAIS Assassins Creed has been doing open word forever. You can go in Assassin style or go in blazing. You could wall off parts of the map for story progression. And Rockstar could not figure out how to add the Hitman or James Bond flavor and gameplay into that equation?
Willy Beamish, Sonic CD, snatcher, WWF, NHL were some of my most played Sega CD games. But Third World War was hands down my most played game. I would buy that and the others for nostalgia alone. I think Sonic CD is the only one available from those
@McSavage I have several digital games already downloaded so I will just play those. I only play single player anyway. This only affects me if I want to download a game right at this moment but as I mentioned, I already have several
Why does Sony and 3rd parties release the inferior versions. I know that it is probably easier to bring over PSP or PS2 versions, but you would think that they would want the gamers to experience the best versions and not inferior ones.
@DennisReynolds I agree with you, but unfortunately, many parents are ignorant of what their kids play and probably should never had been parents in the first place. And if their kids do something wrong, it is always someone else's fault.
@ShadowRJ I participated in it, and told them I prefer digital releases over physical ones, but that I ultimately buy based on sales/prices. I also said that I don't mind key cards.
Key cards are not a big deal, but a small minority of players decided to be really vocal about it. I am a Switch 1 and PS5 owner and it doesn't bother me, when I will pick up Switch 2 later this year.
I hope that this game will be able to be played by people like me who enjoy games on easy or medium difficulty. Hard as nails games are not my thing as I am almost 50 and my reflexes are not what they used to be.
Valhalla came out right after covid when everyone stayed home which explains why it sold so well. So the expectations to meet those sales are not realistic. Personally I was bored with it. I do plan on picking up Shadows in the near future.
@graymamba I agree. I really loved the game but the side activities repeated quite a bit. I did finish the game and the DLC. It felt like a 10 out of 10 game for the first half, and an 8 for second half. I do look forward to the sequel but would have loved for Sucker Punch to go back to making new Infamous and Sly Cooper games.
I blame game pass. It is great for gamers, less so for publishers. Forces publishers to make deals to bring their games to game pass. There are rare exceptions that do sell well outside of being on game pass, but more games are impacted by low sales because of it. Gamers are conditioned by game pass to buy less games.
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Re: Third Styx Game Set for PS5 Release in February 2026
I loved the first two. Can't wait for this one
Re: PS5 Roguelike Let It Die: Inferno Uses a Crapload of Generative AI
If the game is good, I don't mind it
Re: Talking Point: Does PS5 Have a Sequel Problem?
I wish that they would do follow ups to older games like Sly Cooper and Jak and Daxter.
Re: PS Store's Enormous Black Friday Sale Set to Go Live 21st November
PSN has the same games for same sale prices every other week. Last years Black Friday sale was subpar. Will this year be a repeat of that? I fear that the answer is yes.
Re: Don't Expect a Resident Evil Requiem Demo, Capcom Has 'No Plans'
Do we really need a demo for a Resident Evil game? At this point, you should know about these games.
Re: Ratchet & Clank Mobile May Be Okay Actually, First Gameplay Revealed
I love Ratchet but this looks like a low budget knock off. Sony should bring over all the Ratchet classics to PS5 including Deadlocked
Re: Red Dead Redemption 1 on Its Way to PS5, New Age Rating Suggests
I love Rockstar games, but they seem to be more focused on making money. I get that but take some chances. They need to remaster/remake all of their old games like they are doing with Max Payne. I would also love something new that is not GTA.
Re: Horizon Dev Guerrilla Won't Abandon PS5, Has 'More' Games Coming
I loved Horizon 1. I enjoyed Horizon 2, but somehow didn't get into it like the first one, even though it was graphically better.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for November 2025?
@UltimateOtaku91 You could have 1st party Japanese/Asian games. This was mostly DLC announcements and updates on games we already know about.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for November 2025?
One of the worst Sony State of Plays. I long for a game in vein of Ico, Puppeteer, Rain, etc when Sony made quirky games. But no worries, Nintendo is doing a Direct to drop a Mario movie trailer, so Sony has company in substandard presentations.
Re: Rockstar Says GTA Worker Firings Were Over Leaks, Not Unionising
And yet, this is still going to sell like crazy. And I am for the workers, but we all know that people will act outraged but still buy the game. Rockstar knows this too
Re: Poll: Is PS Portal the Biggest Surprise Hit of the PS5 Generation?
I can play this in the living room while the kids or wife watch regular TV. I love this. I can see how this is not for single people but for the ones with multiple family members, this is a great thing to have
Re: PS Plus Essential Subscribers Bemoan 'Crap Selection' in Latest Update
Not everyone has Extra but based on the posts, one would think that everyone does.
Re: We Never Got Rockstar's Agent Because an Open World Spy Game 'Doesn't Really Work'
@REALAIS Assassins Creed has been doing open word forever. You can go in Assassin style or go in blazing. You could wall off parts of the map for story progression. And Rockstar could not figure out how to add the Hitman or James Bond flavor and gameplay into that equation?
Re: We Never Got Rockstar's Agent Because an Open World Spy Game 'Doesn't Really Work'
They couldn't make a spy game like Hitman? Or a more action packed open world James Bond game? Lol
Re: Even More Cult SEGA CD Games Are Somehow Making Their Way to PS5, PS4
I loved my Sega CD, but those loading screens were excruciating long
Re: Even More Cult SEGA CD Games Are Somehow Making Their Way to PS5, PS4
Willy Beamish, Sonic CD, snatcher, WWF, NHL were some of my most played Sega CD games. But Third World War was hands down my most played game. I would buy that and the others for nostalgia alone. I think Sonic CD is the only one available from those
Re: The Simpsons' Long Rumoured Mini-Season Includes Springfield Takeover, According to Leaks
I would rather have a collection of old Simpsons games
Re: PSN Among Dozens of Other Online Services Affected by AWS Outage
@McSavage I have several digital games already downloaded so I will just play those. I only play single player anyway. This only affects me if I want to download a game right at this moment but as I mentioned, I already have several
Re: Tomb Raider: Anniversary Due Next Week on PS5, PS4, Not Mentioned in PS Plus Premium Update
@DennisReynolds I get that but still seems like a lazy effort/solution.
Re: Tomb Raider: Anniversary Due Next Week on PS5, PS4, Not Mentioned in PS Plus Premium Update
Why does Sony and 3rd parties release the inferior versions. I know that it is probably easier to bring over PSP or PS2 versions, but you would think that they would want the gamers to experience the best versions and not inferior ones.
Re: As Fans Demand inFAMOUS Remasters, Sucker Punch Says It Can Only Work on One Game at a Time
They could have someone else do a remake or remaster
Re: Call of Duty Is Trying Everything It Can to Make You Play Black Ops 7 Over Battlefield 6
It's no fun playing with experienced players. They should be matched with players with same skills
Re: PS6 May Go Uncontested as Rumours of Next-Gen Xbox Cancellation Spiral
If this is true, Sony will charge more money for PS6 if they have less competition
Re: First PS Plus Essential Game for October 2025 Leaked
I ended enjoying the game more playing the Saga parts over the Alan perspective parts.
Re: State of Play September 2025 Predictions: Marvel's Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, God of War, and More
Would love a remaster/port of some games trapped on PS3 (not including streaming in this). Infamous or Resistance Collection would be nice.
Re: State of Play Confirmed for 24th September, 35 Minutes of PS5 News and Reveals
How about an Infamous remastered collection that is native to PS5?
Re: Classic Sony Series Everybody's Golf Sells Best on Switch in Japan
Can Sony license out Sly Cooper and Jak next since they abandoned these franchises?
Re: Gritty FPS Ready or Not Ruled the PS Store in July 2025
83% of games are bought digitally on PS. Thinking it is similar on Nintendo, but Switch 2 owners are complaining about key cards.
Re: PS5's Profit Margin Problems Are a Thing of the Past as Division Tops $1 Billion Operating Income for Q1 2025
Yikes. Low profit from physical games, doesn't bode well for the future of physical games
Re: GTA 6 Might Require Age Verification, as GTA Online Checks Leak
@DennisReynolds I agree with you, but unfortunately, many parents are ignorant of what their kids play and probably should never had been parents in the first place. And if their kids do something wrong, it is always someone else's fault.
Re: PS5 Is the Only Console with a Proper Physical Copy of Cronos: The New Dawn
@ShadowRJ I participated in it, and told them I prefer digital releases over physical ones, but that I ultimately buy based on sales/prices. I also said that I don't mind key cards.
Re: PS5 Is the Only Console with a Proper Physical Copy of Cronos: The New Dawn
Key cards are not a big deal, but a small minority of players decided to be really vocal about it. I am a Switch 1 and PS5 owner and it doesn't bother me, when I will pick up Switch 2 later this year.
Re: All Three Classic Gothic Games Are Coming to PS5, PS4
I never played these. Would it be better to wait for the remake at this point instead of playing the classic version?
Re: Preview: Battlefield 6 on PS5 Is the Battlefield We've Been Praying For
The destructive environment is insane in this. I just went from somewhat interested to very interested.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Trophy List Will Put Your Skills to the Test for the Platinum
I hope that this game will be able to be played by people like me who enjoy games on easy or medium difficulty. Hard as nails games are not my thing as I am almost 50 and my reflexes are not what they used to be.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Tops 5 Million Players, Performs 'In Line with Expectations'
Valhalla came out right after covid when everyone stayed home which explains why it sold so well. So the expectations to meet those sales are not realistic. Personally I was bored with it. I do plan on picking up Shadows in the near future.
Re: Poll: 5 Years Later, What Do You Think of Ghost of Tsushima?
Ghost is great, but Infamous and Sly Cooper are better.
Re: PS5 Action RPG KAKU: Ancient Seal Has Real Throwback Appeal
Looks fun. Has Kena vibes which I loved
Re: PS Plus Members Can Save Big on These 25+ Essential PS5, PS4 Games
Same games for same sale prices as many times before?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 588
Playing the recent Alone in the Dark game. About 2/3rds into it. Not sure why this got bad reviews. I am enjoying it so far.
Re: Best inFAMOUS Games
We need a remastered collection of these. Many Sony classics are stuck on PS3 (and streaming them does not count).
Re: Ghost of Yotei's Pricey $250 PS5 Collector's Edition Is for the Hardcore Fans Only
@graymamba I agree. I really loved the game but the side activities repeated quite a bit. I did finish the game and the DLC. It felt like a 10 out of 10 game for the first half, and an 8 for second half. I do look forward to the sequel but would have loved for Sucker Punch to go back to making new Infamous and Sly Cooper games.
Re: Hot Shots Golf Fans Fume at Use of Generative AI in PS5 Revival
They actually have programmers do each leaf individually? No wonder games are expensive to make. I am all for AI for something like this.
Re: PlayStation Hypes Up Exclusive PS Plus Discounts on PS Store This Weekend
So, it will be same games that are on same sale prices every two weeks?
Re: Little Nightmares Is Getting Its Own Dedicated Livestream Next Week
@zhoont me, I played the first two and loved them
Re: Fans Can't Believe PS5 Has Made More Profit Than All Previous PlayStations Combined
I like the PS5, but I miss some of the old games like Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, and Infamous. Would love to see those come back
Re: Final Fantasy 16 May Have Underperformed on PS5, But It's Doing Terribly on Xbox
I blame game pass. It is great for gamers, less so for publishers. Forces publishers to make deals to bring their games to game pass. There are rare exceptions that do sell well outside of being on game pass, but more games are impacted by low sales because of it. Gamers are conditioned by game pass to buy less games.
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2's PS5 Version Could Be Announced Next Week
It would be funny if everyone expected a PS5 version but it ends up being announced for Switch 2.
Re: Devil May Cry 5 Can't Stop Selling, Now Tops 10 Million Units
It would be nice to do a Switch 2 edition.