@Project13 I know right, maybe they couldn't get the correct producer/composer on board with it, my personal nostalgic favourite is the Nina Williams track but when the Yoshimitsu's song plays it gets you proper locked in that's for sure doesn't it.
@Project13 Yeah man same. If they did i would buy it but the music tracks are what keeps me going back an playing it, i reckon the music wouldn't be the same though due to better technology and the old copyright problems.
Well on that note, Assassins Creed isn't exactly fun these days Ubisoft. It only gets fun when there isn't a grindy system in place to lure people into buying a XP token.
I have purchased it but never played it due to not having the time and the mindset to get into a game like that which is because of work and what not but there is always an itch and an urge.
Since there is Fast Fusion on the Nintendo Switch 2 and with the industry in shambles they should just do a nice and easy cheap game to save money which is something like Kinetica as mentioned.
At this point call of duty should be cancelled but I suppose those games have addictive/infinite amounts of playability filled with micro-transactions so that is more important to them.
You can tell they think like that by seeing the ones they have added and promoted coming to gamepass recently, you know the ones with loot boxes.
@Perturbator Agreed, I was just going with what the internet click/crowd is having a field day with but yeah, there sure is trash out there especially on Steam.
If it doesn't use things like pssr/fsr/dlss and what not along with it being a well polished game at native 4k/60 I'll respect the price, the time & effort along with the professionalism.
Compared to Nintendo's game's that are realistically high end graphical PS3 games or mobile game's upscaled to 4k with DLSS I'll always be contemplating spending that much on a game these days because it's sleezy or cheap and games are never 80% bug free so a high majority of publisher's can get lost asking that price 😂
Not many really got my interest but out of them all, Super Meat Boy 3D got my interest, I'm a old school type of gamer so it's right up my alley but I'm getting old for something like that now 😂
I'm guessing it was a story mode in mind but it didn't have many open opportunities to turn it into a live service or to cram in as many microtransactions as possible.
@emj2010 They change it up every other month that makes it harder to collect them. They nerf the system more often than they do updating the user interface with new features.
@IOI Yeah agreed, it ruins the mental investment and the character build-up for me when they do this, especially if you know who the actor is.
It's like when you enjoy a cartoon at a young age to than find out who the voice actor is, it breaks the 4th dimensional wall of imagination, after that, it doesn't seem right.
But on that note, yes more gameplay less cinematics.
Final Fantasy needs to be put into a basement & a safe for a good few years and they should branch out from the Japanese anime looking type of characters because the average gamer that just plays FIFA, COD & GTA wont ever touch that *hit.
There is no excuses in some cases but there is a new disc type called Very Big Disc™, the disc can have a capacity of up to 200tb but if that tech/disc can be reduced to something like 250gb I bet these developers/publisher's still wouldn't use that if it became the standard.
Edit: PC Gamer didn't article on it a year back if anyone wants to look into it.
@Dan12836666 With the gaming industry's financial structures in shambles these days some companies need something to catch people's attention, which is a easy/cheap nostalgic remastering one and when a game like GTA 6 comes out for example that's where the money is going so there will be more of them unfortunately because these publishers/developers, especially the money hungry pig companies like EA & Activision are not going to be wasting big amounts of money.
So expect upcoming short and linear games like Mafia: The Old Country, here on out and for a few years.
Just by looking at the trailer, it's a bonnie & Clyde action love/drama story, due to one of the actions a player may make, one of the characters can end up going on a bad path that will lead to a death or you could save the day by choosing the alternative option and they will live a romantic ever after but I could be wrong.
To be honest, I am not bothered really, because its just GTA at the end of day but if anything im itching for a new Red Dead Redemption game, I would be slightly disappointed if it was the case with that game but life, work and family is more important.
@Kidfunkadelic83 Agreed and with some talented folk working for them which is porting games on the Switch 2 and maybe even some games on the original they will be balling even more.
It definitely is a smart move but I won't be buying an Xbox in the future now though that's sure.
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Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Avoids Battlefield 6 by a Month, Out 14th November
What a load of cluster fluff.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 594
@Project13 I know right, maybe they couldn't get the correct producer/composer on board with it, my personal nostalgic favourite is the Nina Williams track but when the Yoshimitsu's song plays it gets you proper locked in that's for sure doesn't it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 594
@Project13 Yeah man same. If they did i would buy it but the music tracks are what keeps me going back an playing it, i reckon the music wouldn't be the same though due to better technology and the old copyright problems.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 594
Tekken 2 via the PS1.
Re: Battlefield 6's Open Beta Has Completely Blown Up
Removed
Re: Battlefield 6's Open Beta Has Completely Blown Up
@Boxmonkey I think all it needs now is another lousy skin like Britney Spears or something and it wont be that far off.
Re: Round Up: Total Lack of Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Reviews Is a Red Flag
The amount of advertisements on YouTube i have seen for this game is ridiculous, I was hyped for it but not anymore.
Re: Terminator 2D Is a Dream Come True for Retro Gamers on PS5, PS4
This is my type of game and I'll be buying it, thank you for the insight.
Re: 'I Don't Think It Needs Nicki Minaj': As Call of Duty Skins Become Stupid, Battlefield 6 Will Stay 'Grounded'
If there is one game recently that reminds me how old I am getting it is call of duty which is baffling.
Re: Call of Duty Players Should Have a Bit More Space on Their PS5, PS4 Console After Today's Update
@Mike_iLL Smart move, more hair strand's will be staying on the noggin now.
Re: Sony Sues Tencent Over 'Shameless' Horizon Copycat Coming to PS5
Meanwhile, cover unavailable for said game next to horizon at the bottom of this article 😂
Re: Dino Crisis-Inspired Shooter Code Violet Gets a PS5 Exclusive Release Date
If the movement speed is slightly faster on release I might consider getting it but if not it's a get it on the cheap out of boredom for me.
Re: 'By Every Objective Measure, We're Thriving': Microsoft CEO Expresses Gratitude to All Those Laid Off
@EdgarTheBug Yeah mate 😂, i had a few beers yesterday and found it funny
Re: 'By Every Objective Measure, We're Thriving': Microsoft CEO Expresses Gratitude to All Those Laid Off
Eggsbox being Eggsbox.
Re: PS5 Pro Pockets a Native 8K, 60fps Game
8 Ball Pool is enough for me.
Re: Ubisoft Reckons Microtransactions Make Games 'More Fun'
Well on that note, Assassins Creed isn't exactly fun these days Ubisoft. It only gets fun when there isn't a grindy system in place to lure people into buying a XP token.
A silly company preaching their desirable greed.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 590
Mafia 2 for a little bit due to some boxing on tonight.
Re: Poll: 5 Years Later, What Do You Think of Ghost of Tsushima?
I have purchased it but never played it due to not having the time and the mindset to get into a game like that which is because of work and what not but there is always an itch and an urge.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want from God of War Maker Sony Santa Monica Next?
Since there is Fast Fusion on the Nintendo Switch 2 and with the industry in shambles they should just do a nice and easy cheap game to save money which is something like Kinetica as mentioned.
Re: Oblivion Remastered Patch 1.2 Detailed, Adds New Difficulty Options, Improves Performance, More
@Jtheripper The problem is someone wants their return on investments unfortunately.
Re: Romero Games Shuttered and Over 100 Staff Axed After Xbox Pulls Funding
At this point call of duty should be cancelled but I suppose those games have addictive/infinite amounts of playability filled with micro-transactions so that is more important to them.
You can tell they think like that by seeing the ones they have added and promoted coming to gamepass recently, you know the ones with loot boxes.
Set of buttholes.
Re: MindsEye Studio Confirms Its Layoff Process Has Started
Well, that is understandable.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 585
FIFA Street 1
Re: Sony Approves MindsEye PS5 Refunds as Dev Issues 'Sincere Apology'
@Perturbator Agreed, I was just going with what the internet click/crowd is having a field day with but yeah, there sure is trash out there especially on Steam.
Re: Xbox to Blame for The Outer Worlds 2's Devastating $80 PS5 Price Point
If it doesn't use things like pssr/fsr/dlss and what not along with it being a well polished game at native 4k/60 I'll respect the price, the time & effort along with the professionalism.
Compared to Nintendo's game's that are realistically high end graphical PS3 games or mobile game's upscaled to 4k with DLSS I'll always be contemplating spending that much on a game these days because it's sleezy or cheap and games are never 80% bug free so a high majority of publisher's can get lost asking that price 😂
Re: Sony Approves MindsEye PS5 Refunds as Dev Issues 'Sincere Apology'
Worst game of the year so far?
Re: MindsEye (PS5) - GTA Producer's Latest Is a Futuristic Faceplant
Library type game.
Re: Black Ops 7 Will Be the 'Most Mind-Bending' Call of Duty Ever on PS5, PS4
More like brain fart worthy after ten consecutive games on multiplayer.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced for PS5 at Xbox Games Showcase?
Not many really got my interest but out of them all, Super Meat Boy 3D got my interest, I'm a old school type of gamer so it's right up my alley but I'm getting old for something like that now 😂
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Confirmed in Teaser Trailer, Coming to PS5, PS4
Jet packing Nicki Minaj, no thank you.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 584
Currently binging band of brother's so after that maybe Sniper Elite 4.
Re: Stellar Blade's New Body Double Teases Outfit from Upcoming DLC
As some of us say in the UK.....
"She is a good looking bird"
Re: Microtransactions Reach New Low in Call of Duty
I would rather waste £$20 on a pizza from dominos that would lead me to feel less hollow and empty for longer compared to buying one of these skins.
Re: Hitman Dev's James Bond Game Officially Named 007 First Light, Full Reveal on Friday
Interesting interesting, thank you for the insight and the info.
Re: EA's Black Panther Game Cancelled, Studio Shut Down
I'm guessing it was a story mode in mind but it didn't have many open opportunities to turn it into a live service or to cram in as many microtransactions as possible.
Re: It's Over! FTC Drops Its Case Against Microsoft's Activision Buyout
@PuppetMaster Either that or some Shillong or Kerala Gold
Re: It's Over! FTC Drops Its Case Against Microsoft's Activision Buyout
"now start using our cloud service, we want to drain wallets for nothing in return"
Re: PlayStation Stars Rewards Program Shutting Down, Sony Confirms
@emj2010 They change it up every other month that makes it harder to collect them. They nerf the system more often than they do updating the user interface with new features.
Re: Intergalactic Recruits New The Last of Us Season 2 Actor for PS5 Game
@IOI Yeah agreed, it ruins the mental investment and the character build-up for me when they do this, especially if you know who the actor is.
It's like when you enjoy a cartoon at a young age to than find out who the voice actor is, it breaks the 4th dimensional wall of imagination, after that, it doesn't seem right.
But on that note, yes more gameplay less cinematics.
Re: Square Enix Demands Bigger Games, Faster Development as Sales Continue to Slump
Final Fantasy needs to be put into a basement & a safe for a good few years and they should branch out from the Japanese anime looking type of characters because the average gamer that just plays FIFA, COD & GTA wont ever touch that *hit.
Re: The Precinct (PS5) - GTA-Style Sandbox Is a Dynamic, Addictive Cop Movie Homage
Definitely checking this out, nice one 👍
Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
There is no excuses in some cases but there is a new disc type called Very Big Disc™, the disc can have a capacity of up to 200tb but if that tech/disc can be reduced to something like 250gb I bet these developers/publisher's still wouldn't use that if it became the standard.
Edit: PC Gamer didn't article on it a year back if anyone wants to look into it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 580
@smythelove Yes, burnt like lobster now though.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 580
I'll be playing, touching grass and absorbing pollen for a few hours but after that Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty it is.
Re: Hideki Kamiya Wants to Remake the Original Devil May Cry, Would Make Design Changes
@Dan12836666 With the gaming industry's financial structures in shambles these days some companies need something to catch people's attention, which is a easy/cheap nostalgic remastering one and when a game like GTA 6 comes out for example that's where the money is going so there will be more of them unfortunately because these publishers/developers, especially the money hungry pig companies like EA & Activision are not going to be wasting big amounts of money.
So expect upcoming short and linear games like Mafia: The Old Country, here on out and for a few years.
Re: GTA 6 Trailer 2 Is Finally Here, PS5 Graphics Are Jaw-Dropping
Just by looking at the trailer, it's a bonnie & Clyde action love/drama story, due to one of the actions a player may make, one of the characters can end up going on a bad path that will lead to a death or you could save the day by choosing the alternative option and they will live a romantic ever after but I could be wrong.
Re: Poll: Are You Disappointed by the GTA 6 Delay?
To be honest, I am not bothered really, because its just GTA at the end of day but if anything im itching for a new Red Dead Redemption game, I would be slightly disappointed if it was the case with that game but life, work and family is more important.
Re: GTA 6 Delayed to 2026, Out on 26th May 2026
Longer the better so I can upgrade my PC which isn't investing in the current garbage fiasco products (50 series) but I'll probably double dip 🙃
Re: Xbox's Multiformat Move to PS5 Seems to Be Working Out Very Well for Microsoft
@Kidfunkadelic83 Yup damn right.
Re: Xbox's Multiformat Move to PS5 Seems to Be Working Out Very Well for Microsoft
@Kidfunkadelic83 Agreed and with some talented folk working for them which is porting games on the Switch 2 and maybe even some games on the original they will be balling even more.
It definitely is a smart move but I won't be buying an Xbox in the future now though that's sure.