The vast majority of my favorite game development/publishing companies happen to be Japanese, so this is great news from a personal perspective. As long as these companies keep developing for Playstation, I will keep gaming on PlayStation. Long may it continue.
Truth be told, it has been like these since the PS1 era, and the Nintendo fanboy in me quickly realised PlayStation was a must going forward. As long as Sony does not do anything to alienate Japanese developers (i do not think they are that stupid), PlayStation will always be a must own.
Well since Destruction All Stars will still be the title for PS5 (I do not think they will add a second) I hope the PS4 titles we get are great additions.
Mortal Shell is fantastic. I highly recommend it to those of you who enjoy the "souls-genre." I also think it is a great point of entry for those of you who are disillusioned with the difficulty of the genre, as this game is not as hard as the souls or nioh games for example.
I hope for the Castlevania IP to land in good hands. It is my second most cherished IP in gaming (after The Legend of Zelda). Whomever takes the reigns of the franchise, I hope they have the same admiration for it as many others do.
I am currently playing the original Nier on my PS3, just to get ready for this version which never made it out of Japan. It is my first playthrough of the game, as i have had it for years shrink-wrapped, part of my backlog. Really happy Weiss is the same voice actor, as he is amazing.
I am holding out hoping that Square Enix can produce more of the white snow editions. If any more become available I will per order the game.
Looking forward to it myself. As has everyone I imagine that comes to this website, i know of the praise and accolades this game has earned, so I was super excited when it was announced for the PlayStation.
I started my PS Plus subscription in either 2018 or 2019, i am not really sure, but I am going to guess 2019. So far I have no complaints about the service even though I am sure people subscribed to this service since the PS3 will say it has gone down in value, but I am happy with it and have added to my current subscription. It runs out until 2022 and i might add a couple of years to it since you can get it cheap if you know where to look.
@nessisonett Thanks for reassuring me i bought great games. I am looking forward to my playthrough of them. I might start this weekend if I can finish Horizon Zero Dawn by then but I doubt it.
Last Battlefield game i played was III, and I enjoyed it immensely. I put a ton of hours into it and met many great people online. I am excited to find out more about this upcoming installment since I have skipped each installment after III.
Another one? Amazing but I unfortunately cannot this time. I already bought Metro Redux and Metro Exodus Gold Edition, both of them on sale on PSN, just this past weekend. Excited to try this series i have heard great things about.
PSN sales can be marvelous for every type of gamer. If I had not bought the games mentioned above, i would of bought Tony Hawk's Pro Skater I + II to relive adolescent memories. I hope someone finds something in this sale.
@SilentScorpion_ There is nothing wrong with Darksiders III apart from some technical issues. Other than that, it is a great "souls" game and a worthy inclusion to the series. You get to play as Fury, which is fun.
I love the series and have both I and II on the PS3, but I have to say, i loved III the best. I am a huge fan and admirer of "souls-like" games so I believe that has to be the reason why I love III the most.
You do not need to play the first two games to get into III, though it will help understand the story situation a tad bit. Give it a try.
@HMazzy111 Sony had exclusive rights with MLB for quite some time. Not sure how many years but that is the sole reason it was exclusive to PlayStation consoles.
The contract was about to expire but MLB wanted Sony to release the game on competing platforms if it was to continue with the exclusive rights. Sony agreed and thus retained the rights but at the cost of exclusivity.
@Generik "MLB told Sony this needed to go multiplatform or they would no longer have rights to officially use MLB teams and players. Sony had the option to stop making MLB The Show and another studio would have jumped at the opportunity, or they make the game available on Xbox and presumably PC. Literally no goodwill in this decision on the part of Sony."
100% correct you are as this is literally what happened. Benefits MLB much more to reach a wider audience as possible much more than it does to Sony. Sony had a choice to walk away but did not and agreed to the new contract it signed with MLB. No need to be upset. Business decision that was.
I think also many need to change their definition of what competition is, at least when it comes to this industry. It is not about having a winner and a loser anymore, as it has come to be expected. But maybe I am wrong and simply just talking out of me arse. Interesting times ahead for all of us.
I will double dip and buy Nioh Collection digitally on PS5. Do not own the console and have both games on PS4 but I love Nioh and I want more games to be developed in the franchise.
I voted "no I do not want a PS5" but that is only for the time. I do want a PS5, eventually, but well after a year of release. Maybe even two years after release. I have a massive backlog that needs attention.
Very nice. Will definitely be helpful moving forward. Just added it to my browser bookmarks. Thank you.
Just had a look at Darksiders III, a great game for anyone interested, but unfortunately it did not get the FPS improvement I was hoping for. Still hope it gets a patch to achieve this down the road. It will be a great improvement on a great game.
Love, love Nioh. My favorite new franchise of last generation. In fact, i might seriously double dip and buy the collection to support the franchise and hopefully convince Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja to continue the series ever so further.
@ThaBEN Yes, this franchise is part of the "souls" genre of games. Though it does have differences, the biggest one in my opinion being the combat and overall speed. Nioh's combat is vastly superior to that of any Dark Souls, and it is also faster. Excellent games and you sould definitely give them a try if you have not.
@AhmadSumadi I would be interested to find out who, if anyone, has the rights to the title. I know the studio that developed the game is no more, but I wonder if Sony has the rights to the title.
I still have my PS3 copy and you know what, i will do a playthrough this year for the first time in a long time.
I still have my copy brand new and sealed. Bought it years ago and left it on the shelve. It is part of my backlog but my backlog has been shrinking recently, which is good, because I will play this game sooner rather than later.
@Nepp67 I honestly think they have an agreement with Sony. They are a corporation, and I am sure they know how business works. They just have a unique way of making announcements, which can be hilarious.
Good luck to them. They definitely have earned some form of sympathy from the core gaming audience, or at least I like to believe so, for their past actions. Also, they are communicating which is crucial at this point in time. Hopefully everything gets resolved.
We should all wait for the dedicated PS5 version. A real shame, but they should of canceled the console versions (pre-PS5) and focused on the PC version.
Of course that is a ludicrous statement I have made since they would be neglecting a gigantic user install base but, I feel the game would of been better for it.
I am currently playing Matterfall on my PS4 Pro, made by the same development team. It is really fun. I am just ashamed I did not buy it when it was originally released to make sure the developers received the message that there is definitely a market out there for games like Matterfall.
I also have Nex Macchina but have yet to play it. But I will after Matterfall.
I definitely want to support this development studio with Returnal but I have no PS5, and do not plan on getting one until late 2021 or the year 2022. Hoping the games does well for them.
@DualshockInfinit The one they are debuting at the game awards is the one that was Japan exclusive, with the younger protagonist and I believe his sister.
The one I own is with the older protagonist and his daughter.
Hi have this game on PS3, part of my backlog. Infact it is still sealed.......lol. Need to correct that, and now that I have finished Enslaved Odyssey to the West, I will make Nier my next PS3 game to take off my backlog.
Still use it regularly, yes. I have a massive backlog of PS3 games I need to get to. Infact, today I started Enslaved Odyssey to the West, which I had, brand new and sealed for years. Looking forward to it since it is described as a hidden gem by many.
Same for me. When I buy a PS5, I will buy a disc-based PS5, just to play my entire PS4 library, which is primarily physical. I would say my entire PS4 library is 98% physical, bar a few games, and have well over 50 PS4 games.
But I plan on transitioning to digital with the PS5. We shall see how things go in a few years.
Nioh is my favorite experience from the PlayStation IV era. This was the game that helped me understand the "souls' genre, and I have been addicted to it since.
I also own Nioh II since launch and still have it sealed because I am trying to cut down my backlog, so I have yet to play it.
Great time to experience these games for those who have yet to experience them, I highly recommend them.
The combat system is superior to any of the pioneering Souls games, since it is faster and more intuitive, at least in my honest opinion.
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Re: PlayStation Boss Reiterates Strong Ties with Japanese Developers
The vast majority of my favorite game development/publishing companies happen to be Japanese, so this is great news from a personal perspective. As long as these companies keep developing for Playstation, I will keep gaming on PlayStation. Long may it continue.
Truth be told, it has been like these since the PS1 era, and the Nintendo fanboy in me quickly realised PlayStation was a must going forward. As long as Sony does not do anything to alienate Japanese developers (i do not think they are that stupid), PlayStation will always be a must own.
Re: Talking Point: What Free March 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
@Vivisapprentice Thank you for correcting me. I did not know that detail. Cheers.
Re: Talking Point: What Free March 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
Well since Destruction All Stars will still be the title for PS5 (I do not think they will add a second) I hope the PS4 titles we get are great additions.
Re: Guilty Gear Strive's Final Launch Character Is I-No, and Her Redesign Rocks
My main. Love to have her back though I knew she was a guarantee. Very rewarding character to learn.
Re: Mortal Shell, Hunting Simulator 2 Prepped for PS5 Release
Mortal Shell is fantastic. I highly recommend it to those of you who enjoy the "souls-genre." I also think it is a great point of entry for those of you who are disillusioned with the difficulty of the genre, as this game is not as hard as the souls or nioh games for example.
Re: Rumour: Konami to Outsource Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania IPs
I hope for the Castlevania IP to land in good hands. It is my second most cherished IP in gaming (after The Legend of Zelda). Whomever takes the reigns of the franchise, I hope they have the same admiration for it as many others do.
Re: NieR Replicant Looks Sharp in 9 Minutes of Uncut PS4 Gameplay
I am currently playing the original Nier on my PS3, just to get ready for this version which never made it out of Japan. It is my first playthrough of the game, as i have had it for years shrink-wrapped, part of my backlog. Really happy Weiss is the same voice actor, as he is amazing.
I am holding out hoping that Square Enix can produce more of the white snow editions. If any more become available I will per order the game.
Re: Somehow, The Division 2's PS5 Patch Loses Visual Features from PS4 Pro
Will go ahead and watch the DF video embedded in the article...........but only for the comments which I am sure will be entertaining XD
Re: Interview: The Disco Elysium Team Talks PS5 Porting Process, Extra Content, and Dumb Deaths
Looking forward to it myself. As has everyone I imagine that comes to this website, i know of the praise and accolades this game has earned, so I was super excited when it was announced for the PlayStation.
Re: Poll: What Other First-Party PS4 Game Needs a PS5 Update?
Voted for Shadow of the Colossus because it is one of my all time favorites, but the correct answer is definitely Bloodborne.
Re: PS Plus Subscriber Count Reaches an Impressive 47.4 Million
I started my PS Plus subscription in either 2018 or 2019, i am not really sure, but I am going to guess 2019. So far I have no complaints about the service even though I am sure people subscribed to this service since the PS3 will say it has gone down in value, but I am happy with it and have added to my current subscription. It runs out until 2022 and i might add a couple of years to it since you can get it cheap if you know where to look.
Re: PS Store Critics Choice Sale Cuts the Price of Many PS5, PS4 Games
@nessisonett Thanks for reassuring me i bought great games. I am looking forward to my playthrough of them. I might start this weekend if I can finish Horizon Zero Dawn by then but I doubt it.
Re: EA Reiterates New Battlefield Game for 2021, Reveal in Spring
Last Battlefield game i played was III, and I enjoyed it immensely. I put a ton of hours into it and met many great people online. I am excited to find out more about this upcoming installment since I have skipped each installment after III.
Re: PS Store Critics Choice Sale Cuts the Price of Many PS5, PS4 Games
Another one? Amazing but I unfortunately cannot this time. I already bought Metro Redux and Metro Exodus Gold Edition, both of them on sale on PSN, just this past weekend. Excited to try this series i have heard great things about.
PSN sales can be marvelous for every type of gamer. If I had not bought the games mentioned above, i would of bought Tony Hawk's Pro Skater I + II to relive adolescent memories. I hope someone finds something in this sale.
Re: PS Now February 2021 Update Adds Detroit: Become Human, Call of Duty, Darksiders Genesis, and More
@SilentScorpion_ There is nothing wrong with Darksiders III apart from some technical issues. Other than that, it is a great "souls" game and a worthy inclusion to the series. You get to play as Fury, which is fun.
I love the series and have both I and II on the PS3, but I have to say, i loved III the best. I am a huge fan and admirer of "souls-like" games so I believe that has to be the reason why I love III the most.
You do not need to play the first two games to get into III, though it will help understand the story situation a tad bit. Give it a try.
Re: You Can No Longer Play Battleborn As Take-Two Shuts Down Online Servers
Riposa in Pace (R.I.P)
Re: PlayStation Studios Poised to Publish First Ever Xbox One Game
@HMazzy111 Sony had exclusive rights with MLB for quite some time. Not sure how many years but that is the sole reason it was exclusive to PlayStation consoles.
The contract was about to expire but MLB wanted Sony to release the game on competing platforms if it was to continue with the exclusive rights. Sony agreed and thus retained the rights but at the cost of exclusivity.
Re: PlayStation Studios Poised to Publish First Ever Xbox One Game
@Generik "MLB told Sony this needed to go multiplatform or they would no longer have rights to officially use MLB teams and players. Sony had the option to stop making MLB The Show and another studio would have jumped at the opportunity, or they make the game available on Xbox and presumably PC. Literally no goodwill in this decision on the part of Sony."
100% correct you are as this is literally what happened. Benefits MLB much more to reach a wider audience as possible much more than it does to Sony. Sony had a choice to walk away but did not and agreed to the new contract it signed with MLB. No need to be upset. Business decision that was.
I think also many need to change their definition of what competition is, at least when it comes to this industry. It is not about having a winner and a loser anymore, as it has come to be expected. But maybe I am wrong and simply just talking out of me arse. Interesting times ahead for all of us.
Re: Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for February and March 2021
I will double dip and buy Nioh Collection digitally on PS5. Do not own the console and have both games on PS4 but I love Nioh and I want more games to be developed in the franchise.
Re: Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy (PS5) - Another Solid Alchemic Adventure
"Looks like thighs' back on the menu boys."
Re: New PS Store Sale Sends Retro PS4 Games to the Bargain Bin
Metro Redux is what I will buy. Looking forward to trying the series for the first time.
Re: Poll: Do You Have a PS5?
I voted "no I do not want a PS5" but that is only for the time. I do want a PS5, eventually, but well after a year of release. Maybe even two years after release. I have a massive backlog that needs attention.
Re: Exhaustive PS5 Backwards Compatibility Database Reveals Which Games to Play on Sony's Next-Gen System
Very nice. Will definitely be helpful moving forward. Just added it to my browser bookmarks. Thank you.
Just had a look at Darksiders III, a great game for anyone interested, but unfortunately it did not get the FPS improvement I was hoping for. Still hope it gets a patch to achieve this down the road. It will be a great improvement on a great game.
Re: Nioh 2 PS5 Remaster Looks Slick and Savage in New Gameplay
Love, love Nioh. My favorite new franchise of last generation. In fact, i might seriously double dip and buy the collection to support the franchise and hopefully convince Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja to continue the series ever so further.
Re: All Nioh 2 Owners to Get Free Armour to Celebrate PS5 Release
@ThaBEN Yes, this franchise is part of the "souls" genre of games. Though it does have differences, the biggest one in my opinion being the combat and overall speed. Nioh's combat is vastly superior to that of any Dark Souls, and it is also faster. Excellent games and you sould definitely give them a try if you have not.
Re: Sony Removed All the PS5 Target Dates from CES 2021 Trailer
@AdamNovice Actually, to be more precise, that text was from Deathloop, put as you have rightfully said, in the wrong trailer.
Re: Folklore Horror Game Mundaun Dated for March 2021 on PS5, PS4
@AhmadSumadi I would be interested to find out who, if anyone, has the rights to the title. I know the studio that developed the game is no more, but I wonder if Sony has the rights to the title.
I still have my PS3 copy and you know what, i will do a playthrough this year for the first time in a long time.
Re: Folklore Horror Game Mundaun Dated for March 2021 on PS5, PS4
When I saw the word Folklore i jumped thinking a remaster might be coming. Alas not meant to be. A PS3 classic by my estimations Folklore is.
Re: Puppeteer Creator Wants to Make a Sequel to Criminally Underrated PS3 Game
I still have my copy brand new and sealed. Bought it years ago and left it on the shelve. It is part of my backlog but my backlog has been shrinking recently, which is good, because I will play this game sooner rather than later.
Re: Poll: What Was the Best PS4 First-Party Exclusive of the Generation?
Not voting, but intrigued to see which game wins.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 358
Divinity Original Sin Enhanced Edition.
Re: Feature: 12 PS5, PS4 Predictions for 2021
Cannot wait for Elden Ring. Question, Bandai Namco, or Bamco as i like to call them, will handle the publishing of the game, correct?
Re: dbrand Reveals Black PS5 Faceplates Because You Assholes Can Install Them
@Nepp67 I honestly think they have an agreement with Sony. They are a corporation, and I am sure they know how business works. They just have a unique way of making announcements, which can be hilarious.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.05 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Promises Improved Stability, Main Quest Bug Fixes, Better Enemy AI, and More
17.5 GB for a patch.........crazy the state of modern gaming, and that we allow it to be as so.
Re: Cost of Fixing Cyberpunk 2077 Irrelevant, Says CD Projekt RED
Good luck to them. They definitely have earned some form of sympathy from the core gaming audience, or at least I like to believe so, for their past actions. Also, they are communicating which is crucial at this point in time. Hopefully everything gets resolved.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Cyberpunk 2077 the Second Biggest Launch of 2020, Sells Best on PS5, PS4
I am personally waiting to buy a PS5, which will then allow me to buy the PS5 non-backwards compatible version of the game.
That said, if I had a capable PC, that would be my first choice on were to buy and play the game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 354
Code Vein for me.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 Is Being Slaughtered By Metacritic Users
We should all wait for the dedicated PS5 version. A real shame, but they should of canceled the console versions (pre-PS5) and focused on the PC version.
Of course that is a ludicrous statement I have made since they would be neglecting a gigantic user install base but, I feel the game would of been better for it.
Re: Critically Acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium Comes to PS5, PS4 in March 2021
Looking forward to experiencing this highly-acclaimed game.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Shooter Returnal May Be Launching 19th March
I am currently playing Matterfall on my PS4 Pro, made by the same development team. It is really fun. I am just ashamed I did not buy it when it was originally released to make sure the developers received the message that there is definitely a market out there for games like Matterfall.
I also have Nex Macchina but have yet to play it. But I will after Matterfall.
I definitely want to support this development studio with Returnal but I have no PS5, and do not plan on getting one until late 2021 or the year 2022. Hoping the games does well for them.
Re: PS Blog Wants to Know About Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Nioh 2. My favorite new franchise introduced during the PlayStation 4 generation.
Re: NieR Replicant to Debut 'Brand New Look' at The Game Awards
@DualshockInfinit The one they are debuting at the game awards is the one that was Japan exclusive, with the younger protagonist and I believe his sister.
The one I own is with the older protagonist and his daughter.
Re: NieR Replicant to Debut 'Brand New Look' at The Game Awards
Hi have this game on PS3, part of my backlog. Infact it is still sealed.......lol. Need to correct that, and now that I have finished Enslaved Odyssey to the West, I will make Nier my next PS3 game to take off my backlog.
Re: PS3 Gets a Surprise Firmware Update, Available to Download Now
Still use it regularly, yes. I have a massive backlog of PS3 games I need to get to. Infact, today I started Enslaved Odyssey to the West, which I had, brand new and sealed for years. Looking forward to it since it is described as a hidden gem by many.
Re: PS Now December 2020 Update Adds Horizon Zero Dawn, Darksiders 3, Wreckfest, More
@SoftMandalorian Yes, right. You are correct, I should of worded my original response better. But thanks for clarifying.
Re: PS Now December 2020 Update Adds Horizon Zero Dawn, Darksiders 3, Wreckfest, More
@Netret0120 Yes. No PS Plus required to play online if you have PS Now.
Re: Soapbox: Demon's Souls' Difficulty Shouldn't Deter You from Playing PS5's Best Game
@ApostateMage LOL Brilliant 😂
Re: Soapbox: PS5 Is Pushing Me Ever Closer to All-Digital
Same for me. When I buy a PS5, I will buy a disc-based PS5, just to play my entire PS4 library, which is primarily physical. I would say my entire PS4 library is 98% physical, bar a few games, and have well over 50 PS4 games.
But I plan on transitioning to digital with the PS5. We shall see how things go in a few years.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Sweeps The Golden Joysticks with Five Awards
That gif is brilliant 😂🤣
Re: The Nioh Collection Remasters Both Games for PS5, Coming February 2021
Nioh is my favorite experience from the PlayStation IV era. This was the game that helped me understand the "souls' genre, and I have been addicted to it since.
I also own Nioh II since launch and still have it sealed because I am trying to cut down my backlog, so I have yet to play it.
Great time to experience these games for those who have yet to experience them, I highly recommend them.
The combat system is superior to any of the pioneering Souls games, since it is faster and more intuitive, at least in my honest opinion.