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It is as close to an exclusivity deal as can be.

The end result is that PS5 and PS5 Pro systems are sold, and Sony gets the lion's share of the sales, because lets face it: not many will prefer to play GTA VI on Series X, let alone Series S (if a version for that is even made.)

People on PC are going to lose their s*** when the game actually drops. Sure, they rush in here to assure us that they are not bothered. But that in itself is a sure sign of battling FOMO. Just imagine when marketing, game journalists, influencers and friends start raving about GTA VI. The end result: A lot of Playstations are going to get shifted.

Well, the library of PSVR2 is quite substantial for an average gamer, so there will be plenty of stuff to enjoy for me even when the gaming industry is going through a giant crash as we speak.

I hope the cancellation has nothing to do with the quite substantial ego that is lodged within the studio head.

I feel like this game should have launched ages ago.

The numbers are so low because people just pirated these games in unbelievably big numbers. Also why they were afraid of signing up for Sony. You wouldn't t leave your contact information when you steal a car, would you?
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Very cool preview in terms of style. There's a lot of information to take in.

I would like to say 'live and let live'. If Nacon cannot market their games even more workers could potentially be out of a job.

Right now, I am quite tired of negativity. Didn't that Robocop game come from Nacon? Maybe the new titles has merit and that's potentially something they can show us.

@Serialsid
Good to know!

@tangyzesty

I'd rather you take your souls-like and never return (assuming you're into that sort of thing).

The worst gaming experiences I have ever had all involved clunky, samey souls like games.

I think it is time to pick up Dragon's Dogma 2. It won't be given as part of the subscription.

Is it the expansion that causes the game to crash, or is this happening in the base game "which is two years old" but was also updated frequently?

On one hand, issues are to be expected or tolerated as the game grows and introduces new content. This is under the assumption that the game "ends" up as a stable experience down the line. On the other hand....
Bethesda will never fix the (any) game completely. There will always be numerous bugs and crashes. This is fair to say based on the track record of their support and capabilities.

Issues like this train gamers like me to put off day 1 purchases and to hold off for deep sales or subscription access.

This one hurts on the same scale as Days Gone 2...

We aren't supposed to know anything about it. It annoys me that leaks have become so big in the gaming world.

Colin from Sacred Symbols just went ahead and told his audience the details of the leak spoiling the surprises that Insomniac's roadmap has in store.

I really like him and his show, but this was really an arsehole move. People like me actively AVOID spoilers and stupid leaks that sad people seem to propagate.

@VeganH

The master race doesn't beg - it makes demands of its vassal publishers.

Playstation won the Great War, and are now passively winning by attrition. PS5 Pro blows a (too) expensive gaming PC outta the water. The Steam Machine can't even arrive on market😂 In case you didn't notice, there's gaming rig-like products from Sony on offer in an attempt to invade the desktop space. Also, Playstation's next handheld is going to try and put pressure on Nintendo.

I think the future is bright for the biggest gaming brand in business.

@icarusdreams

Am I understanding that you believe already published games on PS5 could be delisted?

I don't think that'll happen! At most, they'll cancel already announced titles coming to PS.

@tameshiyaku

Jokes aside - I am telling you, it makes a huge difference. In my opinion, it completely destroys high-end PCs.

@LifeGirl

You're completely wrong. It makes a huuuuge difference.

*But I thought the same until I got the new TV and PS5 Pro.

Those images are funny, because you can't tell the difference from that alone.

@mac_da_man

Seconded! Although I am actually taking my time even in the third playthrough. The quality is definitely there.

@psmr
You need to try Cyberpunk.

I am dropping my jaw every moment I boot up Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 Pro.

How! am I playing such a gorgeous, well-made open world RPG FOR THE THIRD TIME and enjoying it so much and seeing it, in many ways, for the first time!?

The verticality of Night City and it's neon asthetics is phenomenal world-building and CD PR manages to make the city come alive with smart events popping up everywhere, traffic and pedestrian activity.

I play one-handed because I am pinching myself in disbelief of how fresh my third and last playthrough feels.

11 out of 10.

Playstation won the great war. Xbox bent the knee and become a vassal to Playstation. If they suddenly threaten to stop the shipments of (games) corn, barley and good meats, then Playstation will have to raze their fields and take even more young xbots into their guardianship (bigger marketshare as new Playstation users migrate from xbox).

Jokes and allegory aside, they should do what they think best - THERE'S. TOO. MANY. GAMES. so losing the biggest publisher of games ought to level the playing field a bit for all other titles. On the other hand, there's over a handful of games I want to try and I would expect their many studios to regularly pump out exciting games that I'd be interested in. So, timed exclusives are probably a win-win.

A real (scots)man doesn't have platinum trophies.

They play games, have fun and move on.

I had the upgrade for Horizon on my wishlist. I might replay it

Well, the Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro update hooked me and I'm currently playing it again as the third and final life-path "Nomad" which means I will have experienced everything the game has to offer when I roll the credits.

The game feels completely new and even more immersive thanks to the graphical updates. I don't quite know how to communicate how awesome the entire package is. You'd think I'd rush it considering it is my third playthrough but I'm actually taking my sweet time savouring everything.

I don't know, guys. We could have a real banger on our hands with this one.

That's pretty cool! 👀

My intuition was that the rumour jumped the gun. There will be a SOP but it is too soon.

Maybe in a week or so.

@AnginaPectoris
Hahaha, good on ya!
I never did finish that game, but damn if I had a nickel for every quarter spent at that game...

I've been jonesing to play as a gelatinous cube for a very long time.

I think that most of the titles offered by Microsoft has long legs and will continue to sell "well" on Playstation.

However, it may not be enough for the corporate overlords of Microsoft to continue to port it titles to a competing storefront.

Imagine if you can only play games from Microsoft Game Studios on Xbox - that's a crazy stacking of titles that would make any gamer interested in their eco system.

This half year of releasing titles on competing platforms could just serve as an array of appetizers for consumers to be lured into double dipping where they game.

It wouldn't be good for Steam, because they have no exclusives of note. But the rumour is that M$ is going to marry Steam, so they should be fine.

@Sakai

Well said!

I don't know what they'll do, but I think if they try and keep them exclusive again they'll eventually cave in if their market share doesn't reach *sustainable levels.

For now, there's tons of content available, and it will take years before I crave new Microsoft releases. I mean titles like Indiana Jones, Outer Worlds 2, Starfield, Fable 3 (soon), Pentament, Halo, Gears, Flight Simulator (also soon?), and I'm probably forgetting are still there on offer.

*their parameters, whatever they may be.

I think we have another Capcom-hit on our hands!

They rarely miss

I'm waiting for a sale + patches on this one.

Game crashes can level your progress and force you to replay parts of the game that is tedious.

Reddit are full of posts that praise the game, too by the way.

Big effin' duhhhh!

I have been saying since the first day of Xbox Series that Microsoft effectively was bankrolling their customers' gaming. And I was right.

Through absurd deals of conversion or easily earned via Microsoft reward schemes, many boasted to not pay that much for GamePass.

One thing I was wrong about was that inferior consoles like the Series S kept game development back, and that just isn't true. The industry hasn't really innovated or expanded upon established genres for quite some time.

@Darude84

A good question. Maybe laziness?

The world is not whole... Playstation is not the favorite console in Japan. Oh, god, however will I cope!?

By announcing Console War 3: Nipon!

The best thing about Ace Combat 7 is that title song - I wish they'd do VR for the game. But I guess there was a game like that a month or so ago that I'd rather get and just enjoy the arcadey gameplay of nr. 7.

I just played it and I'm completely stuck in mission 5 no matter how many enemy planes I shoot down😅

@LiamCroft
Seconded!

@tangyzesty

This is likely down to it being a representation (image) of the game, a snapshot (still image) that may possibly be compressed and narrowed down. Having the console and experiencing how everything's looks and runs better whilst allowing you to add on detail and tech not possible on base PS5 makes the upgrade more than worth it. It has to be experienced in my opinion

I am taking in the upgrade... impressive with ray traced pro!!

I think this could be pretty heavy 1st partywise.

I bet Bend, Haven and Media Molecule are going for 20 minutes each, making it a 1-hour show...

With choices come great uncertainty. Which mode is the best experience?

Cool! I started a third run some time ago as the nomad which offers precious variety, however little, to an amazing experience. I will definitely play a little and progress the story and see if I can tell a difference👍

Okay! Thanks for the review, and I'm still interested if not compelled to pick up first week. It actually sounds great - any rumors of microslop on plus?

So, I could recruit another player in matchmaking and actually make progress in a soulslike?

That would maybe mean I would try the game.

I finished Alan Wake 2 only to be propelled into a game mode called 'redacted'. A good game that goes all in on postmodernism.

I started up Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown which has a brilliant main theme and does what it says on the tin. It is an airial arcade combat simulator and I want to try the newest one available for PSVR2.

Ass Creed: Syndicate and Union have also entered the rotation. They are like a certain kind of comfort food that feels good to warm up and consume.

All of these titles are from PS Plus. I must have played over 50 games this past year without ever running out of great offerings from the different libraries. I also have plowed through the deals in the latest sale and found some nice PSVR2 titles on offer. I am going to add them to my digitally owned titles, but if I get another year of Premium I know I won't be playing from my own library, but from the constantly refreshed cornucopia of titles.

The temptation is real at this point. Luckily, I'm good at keeping from splurging. I look forward to reading the review from PushSquare. I think you're going to give the game an 8/10, but I suppose you have to account for all the dlc and patching that has gone into this game. Maybe even a 9/10?

Just give the review, Push square. Or I'll push you squares around!

@Martsmall

Please, keep your sloppy DLSS!

@Max_the_German

Wow, this is amazing 😍