I agree with the sentiment - it's dishonest and an insult to the customers. That said...it is what it is. With how relatively small a share of the total games market physical sales make up, I doubt even Nintendo would see a big enough sales drop from a boycott to change anything (besides which, Nintendo hasn't actually used any yet - it's just an option for third parties - but that's neither here nor there), and far less of Sony's and Microsoft's game sales are physical than Nintendo's, so if people just stopped buying physical PS5 games, it wouldn't make Sony force publishers to put all data on the disc; they'd just stop pressing discs (which I think is what the PS6 will do as it is).
I was excited until I saw Digital Foundry reported the that they're seeing 1080p - 1440p and 30 fps. In my opinion, PS5 and Series X, after almost five years on the market, should never be 30 fps at less than 2160p and should never be less than 60 fps at 1080p.
In fairness, that game didn't get a ton of sales in the US on PS2, and older Megami Tensei has taken on a sort of cult classic status, so if any remaster deserves this kind of a CE, it's probably a Megami Tensei title.
Also, this is just the collector's edition. Just go grab the standard edition at Walmart or Amazon or something; LRG isn't holding a gun to your head.
I'm not playing on PS5 since I already have it on Series X, but Forza Horizon 5 is dope. Have fun, anyone who's just now playing it. It's a great time.
Borderlands has never been my thing, but I'm stoked for those who are fans of the series. Some of my friends are obsessed with it, so it's fun to see them get so excited for the next game.
I think this is a cool idea for those who've adopted all digital (since it obviously won't include a UHD Bluray drive), but for those of us who still collect physical games, this is a far cry from the glorious Sega Nomad. Good on Sony for trying to innovate, though. I just don't see it doing especially well.
@AhmadSumadi Does it matter, though? It's their game. Their product. Their development. Why shouldn't they have the right to change it however they see fit?
I adore Playstation (and Xbox, for that matter), but I've always been a Nintendo kid first and foremost since childhood. Switch 2 will be my main console, but I'll probably double dip on a lot of multiplat games like I did with the first Switch.
Actually, I've encountered FAR fewer frame rate and crashing issues since that first patch went up. It's totally possible that it's just dumb luck for me, but while those performance hiccups are still there for me, they've definitely been less frequent and less severe than they were for me at launch.
Call of Duty - especially the last few entries - are usually good, but for years, they really neglected the single player campaigns. The Modern Warfare trilogy was okay, Black Ops was 1 and 2 were alright, but in my opinion, from Call of Duty 2 until Advanced Warfare, the single player campaigns were just okay or "pretty good." Advanced Warfare, however, raised the bar; it, Black Ops III, and Infinite Warfare were fantastic.
On the one hand, I love that folks are relentlessly making fun of President Trump. On the other hand, this looks like crap someone made in 20 minutes for a school project.
I don't have a problem with relatively easy games, or at least games that give an easier difficulty option. A challenge is nice, but sometimes - especially when I have a lot of games on my queue - I just want to experience the story without a lot of grinding.
Personally, I'd like to see a war game set in the Korean War or maybe the Yugoslav Wars. Call of Duty has done a really excellent job with the past three games when it comes to storytelling, and there's a LOT of relatively untapped potential in some of the more overlooked wars of the 20th Century.
If I didn't already have one, that lone wouldn't have been enough to tempt me. I got one for the prospect of 4K console gaming (same reason I'm hyped for Xbox One Scorpio).
@Deadcow I don't understand people who judge folks for their difficulty choice. You're playing the game, aren't you? That should be what's important, especially for a game like Resident Evil where the story and atmosphere are the most important parts. I'm playing on Normal, but I usually play games on Easy. No judgement here! =)
I'll probably pick up Final Fantasy XV eventually (same the Robinson), and I've got Infinite Warfare preordered, but honestly, I'm more excited about Killing Floor 2 on PS4 than any of those games. =P
I think the Switch will be great, but I absolutely love my Vita. It's still my favorite handheld of all time. I think the problem that both the Wii U and the Vita had was that it sort of tried to be both but not really. The Vita was definitely a handheld that acted like a gimped console; the Wii U was definitely a console that acted like it was sort of a handheld insomuch as you play a Vita or DS lounging on the sofa. Neither really did the whole "combo" thing well. The Switch, however, seems like it will finally do that hybridization right.
It may flop. I think Nintendo will finally get it right this time, though, by reaching that true middle ground - far more powerful than any handheld we've imagined while keeping with Nintendo's tendency to prioritize gameplay options over hardware prowess in home consoles. I'll continue to buy new Vita releases as long as they keep coming, and I'll mourn its loss when it finally does breathe its last. I'm a huge and lifelong Nintendo fan, so I'm optimistic that the Switch will be a great platform, but I'm also still unconvinced about a lot of things given the scarcity of concrete details, so I'm remaining skeptical for the time being.
I LOVED XCOM 2 (I finished it last night), but I definitely think the plethora of technical issues - at times severe - should put the PS4 version at a much lower score than 9. Personally, I'd give it a 7.
I'M SO EXCITED FOR PLAYSTATION VR. I wish there were a way (that's affordable) to simulate the other senses, but I'll take what I can get. This is gonna be SICK.
There were a decent number of games that ran at 60 fps on the N64. I get that Banjo-Kazooie wasn't one of them, but it's not like having 60 fps is somehow unauthentic for an N64 feel.
@johncalmc Same here. If it's a game that I know will be very long and very story-driven, I'll usually set it to Easy, at least until I get the hang of the mechanics. This stigma about playing on default or easy difficulties is ridiculous; the purpose of video games is to relax and enjoy your leisure time, not out-bro everybody else.
I think it would have been a better idea to have one...but by this point, most people stream or download everything, and since it can do 4K movies those ways, then I think it would be like adopting a soon-to-be obsolete technology. I mean, sure, with the yes or no question "Should Sony have put a UHD player in the PS4 Pro?" I'd say yes, but if "It doesn't matter" is an option, I'm definitely going to choose that one.
@get2sammyb I liked it a fair bit. It seemed more finicky with the tracking than the Wii, and it never felt as accurate as Wii Motion Plus, but it was definitely more accurate than the standard Wiimote, and some of the games were great - mainly House of the Dead 4 IMO (and Dead Space: Extraction and House of Dead: Overkill for those who didn't have a Wii).
@NintendoFan4Lyf You're correct; the PS2 port had some extra features, but the Gamecube original had FAR superior graphics. It makes sense; the Gamecube had significantly stronger hardware than the PS2. The Wii version was the definitive version until now because it had the Gamecube's visuals with the PS2's formerly-exclusive features.
That Pheromone Z DLC for Gal*Gun is just insane. What makes it worth $90?? Best I can tell, it just makes it easier to see their underwear. That'd be fine as a $1 DLC - even $2 or $3 maybe - but $90??
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Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
I agree with the sentiment - it's dishonest and an insult to the customers. That said...it is what it is. With how relatively small a share of the total games market physical sales make up, I doubt even Nintendo would see a big enough sales drop from a boycott to change anything (besides which, Nintendo hasn't actually used any yet - it's just an option for third parties - but that's neither here nor there), and far less of Sony's and Microsoft's game sales are physical than Nintendo's, so if people just stopped buying physical PS5 games, it wouldn't make Sony force publishers to put all data on the disc; they'd just stop pressing discs (which I think is what the PS6 will do as it is).
Re: Poll: Which Bethesda RPG Needs an Oblivion-Style Remaster Next?
Fallout 3! Or New Vegas. I'd be down for that. But I love the DC Wasteland as a setting.
Re: Poll: Are You Hyped for GTA 6 After Trailer 2?
I was excited until I saw Digital Foundry reported the that they're seeing 1080p - 1440p and 30 fps. In my opinion, PS5 and Series X, after almost five years on the market, should never be 30 fps at less than 2160p and should never be less than 60 fps at 1080p.
Re: Rumour: Gears of War: Reloaded May Be Getting a Physical PS5 Release, No Word on Xbox
I have Game Pass, but I'll double dip on this just to have Gears of War on Playstation on my shelf.
Re: Even Remastered PS2 Games Are Getting $250 Collector's Editions These Days
In fairness, that game didn't get a ton of sales in the US on PS2, and older Megami Tensei has taken on a sort of cult classic status, so if any remaster deserves this kind of a CE, it's probably a Megami Tensei title.
Also, this is just the collector's edition. Just go grab the standard edition at Walmart or Amazon or something; LRG isn't holding a gun to your head.
Re: Star Wars: Grand Collection Has Three Fewer Games on PS5, PS4 Compared to Switch
It's a good day to own multiple consoles.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
I'm not playing on PS5 since I already have it on Series X, but Forza Horizon 5 is dope. Have fun, anyone who's just now playing it. It's a great time.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
Borderlands has never been my thing, but I'm stoked for those who are fans of the series. Some of my friends are obsessed with it, so it's fun to see them get so excited for the next game.
Re: Rumour: New PlayStation Portable Capable of Playing PS5 Games at Lower Resolutions
I think this is a cool idea for those who've adopted all digital (since it obviously won't include a UHD Bluray drive), but for those of us who still collect physical games, this is a far cry from the glorious Sega Nomad. Good on Sony for trying to innovate, though. I just don't see it doing especially well.
Re: Wuthering Waves Fanbase in Flames After Dev Makes Some Undies Edits
@AhmadSumadi I gotcha. Apologies, I misunderstood your meaning originally.
Re: Wuthering Waves Fanbase in Flames After Dev Makes Some Undies Edits
@AhmadSumadi Does it matter, though? It's their game. Their product. Their development. Why shouldn't they have the right to change it however they see fit?
Re: Poll: PS5 Fans, Are You Sold on the Nintendo Switch 2?
I adore Playstation (and Xbox, for that matter), but I've always been a Nintendo kid first and foremost since childhood. Switch 2 will be my main console, but I'll probably double dip on a lot of multiplat games like I did with the first Switch.
Re: Opinion: Why You Should Be Hyped for Raidou Remastered, a Second Chance for a Classic Atlus RPG on PS5, PS4
I'm super hyped for this. I'd love to see a release on Switch or Switch 2, but if there's not, I'll definitely be picking this up on PS5.
Re: Video: PS5 Pro vs PS5 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Stuns on Sony's Hardware
This miniscule visual upgrade is supposed to be worth $700? Seriously?
Re: Future Fallout 76 Updates Aim to Improve Performance (Again)
Actually, I've encountered FAR fewer frame rate and crashing issues since that first patch went up. It's totally possible that it's just dumb luck for me, but while those performance hiccups are still there for me, they've definitely been less frequent and less severe than they were for me at launch.
Re: December PlayStation Plus Games Announced
@themcnoisy
You do get these on Xbox, and a similar program will be rolling out on Switch next year.
Re: December PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Darksiders 2 is cool, but the rest is meh.
Re: 'We Will Fix This' Says Star Wars Battlefront 2 Dev as Loot Box Outrage Rumbles On
"We're deeply saddened that people don't like our scheme to squeeze more money for basic features out of people who already paid $60 for the game."
Re: Poll: Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 1 - Matches 13-16
Lloyd vs Nick? That's really tough, man...
Re: Poll: What Are Your Thoughts on Call of Duty as a Whole?
Call of Duty - especially the last few entries - are usually good, but for years, they really neglected the single player campaigns. The Modern Warfare trilogy was okay, Black Ops was 1 and 2 were alright, but in my opinion, from Call of Duty 2 until Advanced Warfare, the single player campaigns were just okay or "pretty good." Advanced Warfare, however, raised the bar; it, Black Ops III, and Infinite Warfare were fantastic.
Re: Incredible Action RPG Dragon's Crown Is Cleaving Its Way to PS4
I assume that there's no chance of importing saves from the PS3 game via PSN?
Re: This PS4 Theme Is a New Low
On the one hand, I love that folks are relentlessly making fun of President Trump. On the other hand, this looks like crap someone made in 20 minutes for a school project.
Re: Reaction: Curtain Closes on Ill-Tempered E3 2017
I think Nintendo's announcement made E3 2017 a pretty dang great one, personally.
Re: Game of the Month: Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2017
@DeWiz
ESPECIALLY in VR.
Re: Game of the Month: Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2017
I say Farpoint, personally.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Thoughts on Destiny 2?
I'm done with this "always online" crap. I gave it a shot with Destiny, The Division, and Overwatch, and I got burned on two of the three. I'm done.
Re: Soapbox: The Persona Series and Difficulty: Is Easier Always Better?
I don't have a problem with relatively easy games, or at least games that give an easier difficulty option. A challenge is nice, but sometimes - especially when I have a lot of games on my queue - I just want to experience the story without a lot of grinding.
Re: Call of Duty 2017 Will Return to the Series' Roots
Personally, I'd like to see a war game set in the Korean War or maybe the Yugoslav Wars. Call of Duty has done a really excellent job with the past three games when it comes to storytelling, and there's a LOT of relatively untapped potential in some of the more overlooked wars of the 20th Century.
Re: Poll: Has PS4 Pro's Boost Mode Tempted You to Upgrade?
If I didn't already have one, that lone wouldn't have been enough to tempt me. I got one for the prospect of 4K console gaming (same reason I'm hyped for Xbox One Scorpio).
Re: Guide: Which Difficulty Should You Play Resident Evil 7 On?
@Deadcow
I don't understand people who judge folks for their difficulty choice. You're playing the game, aren't you? That should be what's important, especially for a game like Resident Evil where the story and atmosphere are the most important parts. I'm playing on Normal, but I usually play games on Easy. No judgement here! =)
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Final Fantasy XV?
I'm going to get it eventually, but it's not an urgent priority for me.
Re: Skyrim Special Edition Patch 1.2 Supposedly Fixes Crashes on PS4
Any word on an update to fix the PS4 Pro performance?
Re: Review: Superdimension Neptune VS SEGA Hard Girls (PS Vita)
Any new Nep is a good Nep in my book. I can't wait to (finally) start this once I finish Trails of Cold Steel.
Re: Feature: The Promising PS4 Games of November 2016
I'll probably pick up Final Fantasy XV eventually (same the Robinson), and I've got Infinite Warfare preordered, but honestly, I'm more excited about Killing Floor 2 on PS4 than any of those games. =P
Re: Reaction: Nintendo Switch Knocks the Final Nail in PS Vita's Coffin
I think the Switch will be great, but I absolutely love my Vita. It's still my favorite handheld of all time. I think the problem that both the Wii U and the Vita had was that it sort of tried to be both but not really. The Vita was definitely a handheld that acted like a gimped console; the Wii U was definitely a console that acted like it was sort of a handheld insomuch as you play a Vita or DS lounging on the sofa. Neither really did the whole "combo" thing well. The Switch, however, seems like it will finally do that hybridization right.
It may flop. I think Nintendo will finally get it right this time, though, by reaching that true middle ground - far more powerful than any handheld we've imagined while keeping with Nintendo's tendency to prioritize gameplay options over hardware prowess in home consoles. I'll continue to buy new Vita releases as long as they keep coming, and I'll mourn its loss when it finally does breathe its last. I'm a huge and lifelong Nintendo fan, so I'm optimistic that the Switch will be a great platform, but I'm also still unconvinced about a lot of things given the scarcity of concrete details, so I'm remaining skeptical for the time being.
Re: Review: Criminal Girls 2: Party Favors (PS Vita)
OH MAH GAWD I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS GAME.
-weeb intensifies-
Re: Review: XCOM 2 (PS4)
I LOVED XCOM 2 (I finished it last night), but I definitely think the plethora of technical issues - at times severe - should put the PS4 version at a much lower score than 9. Personally, I'd give it a 7.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with October's PlayStation Plus Games?
I've been curious about Transformers, so this will give me a chance to try it out before deciding if I want to add it to my shelf.
Re: Feature: PlayStation VR Has the Power to Elicit Real-World Reactions
I'M SO EXCITED FOR PLAYSTATION VR. I wish there were a way (that's affordable) to simulate the other senses, but I'll take what I can get. This is gonna be SICK.
Re: Shovel Knight Brings More Fanservice to PS4 Platformer Yooka-Laylee
There were a decent number of games that ran at 60 fps on the N64. I get that Banjo-Kazooie wasn't one of them, but it's not like having 60 fps is somehow unauthentic for an N64 feel.
Re: Soapbox: Uncharted 4's Higher Difficulties Kill the Joy of Combat
@johncalmc
Same here. If it's a game that I know will be very long and very story-driven, I'll usually set it to Easy, at least until I get the hang of the mechanics. This stigma about playing on default or easy difficulties is ridiculous; the purpose of video games is to relax and enjoy your leisure time, not out-bro everybody else.
Re: Poll: Should the PS4 Pro Have a UHD Blu-ray Player?
I think it would have been a better idea to have one...but by this point, most people stream or download everything, and since it can do 4K movies those ways, then I think it would be like adopting a soon-to-be obsolete technology. I mean, sure, with the yes or no question "Should Sony have put a UHD player in the PS4 Pro?" I'd say yes, but if "It doesn't matter" is an option, I'm definitely going to choose that one.
Re: Game of the Month: Top 4 PlayStation Games of August 2016
As one with severe chronic weebitus, I'm thrilled to see Hatsune Miku make this list.
Re: Rumour: PS4K Neo Launches This Week According to Report
I can't wait to spend more money I don't have!
Re: PlayStation Move Is About to Make a Big Comeback
@get2sammyb
I liked it a fair bit. It seemed more finicky with the tracking than the Wii, and it never felt as accurate as Wii Motion Plus, but it was definitely more accurate than the standard Wiimote, and some of the games were great - mainly House of the Dead 4 IMO (and Dead Space: Extraction and House of Dead: Overkill for those who didn't have a Wii).
Re: Feature: 5 PS4 Exclusives That Are Flying Under the Radar
I'm super hyped for Assault Suit Leynos.
Re: Here's How Resident Evil 4 Looks on the PS4
@NintendoFan4Lyf
You're correct; the PS2 port had some extra features, but the Gamecube original had FAR superior graphics. It makes sense; the Gamecube had significantly stronger hardware than the PS2. The Wii version was the definitive version until now because it had the Gamecube's visuals with the PS2's formerly-exclusive features.
Re: Poll: It's Time to Have Your Say on No Man's Sky
@Grawlog
You PERFECTLY wrapped up my feelings. It's definitely not a bad game, but there's a LOT of untapped potential.
Re: Store Update: 2nd August 2016 (North America)
That Pheromone Z DLC for Gal*Gun is just insane. What makes it worth $90?? Best I can tell, it just makes it easier to see their underwear. That'd be fine as a $1 DLC - even $2 or $3 maybe - but $90??
Re: People Really Aren't Happy with August's PlayStation Plus Games
Yeah, August's free games are garbage, but they've had some really good ones in the past. Oh well, hopefully next month will be better.