According to this game: being indie means coming from a wealthy family, leaving a high ranking position at one of the biggest publishers in the world to make a game funded by the French government and largely put together by an outsourced team that got no credit.
@Balaam_ I agree. But if the comments on that Cyberpunk article prove anything, it's that a game's quality doesn't matter as much as the narrative around it.
I think it's morally reprehensible. The fact that CDPR ground their employees to dust just to sell a half baked game and rich rich doing it invalidates any good will I ever had for them. I won't be playing this game, and I won't be playing anything else they make, because unlike them, I have principles.
I think the overall selection is pretty good and I'm looking forward to most of them. But this is a PushSquare article in 2025, so I'm required to say that this is the worst month ever for PS Plus since last month, and will continue to be the worst month ever until next month.
I have a very on-again off-again relationship with this game, but this looks like the update I've been waiting for. I've got a lot of catching up to do.
The boss fights are the thing I'm least interested with this game right now. I'm more interested in the moment to moment gameplay loop. How it feels to explore, fight regular enemies and progress. That's where this game's strengths are going to be highlighted.
It didn't get an official trailer, but Kyouran Makaism was a big standout for me. I'm really interested in what the Disgea team can do with an action RPG
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Re: Zenless Zone Zero's Milestone Update Is One of the Most Generous in Gacha Gaming History
GENSHIN WOULD NEVER!!!
Re: Talking Point: With Expedition 33 Winning Best Indie Game, What Does 'Indie' Mean to You?
According to this game: being indie means coming from a wealthy family, leaving a high ranking position at one of the biggest publishers in the world to make a game funded by the French government and largely put together by an outsourced team that got no credit.
But it's turn based. So indie I guess.
Re: PS Studios and Many More Wish You Happy Holidays with These Jolly Festive Cards
The one with the Tallneck is magnificent.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5 Games of 2026?
Polls like this remind me how liberating it is to not care about GTA6.
Re: PS5's Phantom Blade Zero Poised to Be the Next Big Thing from 9th September
You know what, someone has to say it; we got Phantom Blade Zero before GTA6.
Re: Oh My Car! Street Fighter's Live Action Movie Looks Insufferable in All the Right Ways
Andrew Shulz is a piece of sh*t.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate The Game Awards 2025?
Pretty solid. The awards had to be the least interesting part of the whole thing.
Re: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Reveals Release Date, Playable Sidekicks in Latest Trailer
Day one buy just for the Batman and Robin appreciation
Re: Xbox Game South of Midnight Comes to PS5 Next Year
I played this on my steam deck. Great story and presentation, brought down by mediocre gameplay.
In other words, a typical Compulsion game.
Re: Feature: Predict The Game Awards 2025 with Our 20 Question Quiz
@Balaam_ I agree. But if the comments on that Cyberpunk article prove anything, it's that a game's quality doesn't matter as much as the narrative around it.
Re: 9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for December 2025 Announced
AC Mirage and Wo Long are prime 'wait til PS Plus' games. Now I just have to find time to play them.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Cyberpunk 2077, 5 Years Later?
I think it's morally reprehensible. The fact that CDPR ground their employees to dust just to sell a half baked game and rich rich doing it invalidates any good will I ever had for them. I won't be playing this game, and I won't be playing anything else they make, because unlike them, I have principles.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2025 Live Now, Get Your Gaming Stats for the Year
With how much time I spent playing gacha games this year, it feels less like a wrap up and more like a call out.
Re: PlayStation Confirmed for the Game Awards with a New Look at PS5 Exclusive Saros
@wildcat_kickz how is one gameplay trailer too much. We've barely seen anything from this game.
Re: Not Even Hideo Kojima Is Sure if Xbox Game OD Will Be Any Good
I wonder how much Kojima's attitude towards his games would change if he had to pay for them himself.
Re: The Game Awards 2025 Predictions: PS5 Games, the Muppets, and Geoff Keighley's Shoes
I'll buy you a second and third custard cream if something Bloodborne related is announced.
Re: Promising PS5 Console Exclusive Phantom Blade Zero Will Get a Release Date at The Game Awards
Called that before the last State of Play.
And since I'm making predictions, it'll also get announced for Xbox. Remember where you heard it first.
Re: Romeo Is a Dead Man Will Be One of PS5's Craziest Action Games When It Launches in February
2026 is shaping up to be a great year for games. The first three months are already getting pretty crowded.
Re: Hit PS5 Roguelike Ball X Pit Reaches One Million Sales, Free Content Updates Inbound
I gotta admit, this game's pretty ballin
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (November 2025)
I'm just going to vote for Ghost of Yotei again. Try and stop me.
Re: Shovel Knight Dev Might Live or Die Based on the Sales of Mina the Hollower
Don't worry guys. Once you get bought by Microsoft you'll be fine.
For about a year before they shut you down.
Re: Ghost of Yotei Gets 'Incredible' PS5 Pro Frame Rate Boost Thanks to New Patch
This game just keeps on winning.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2025?
I think the overall selection is pretty good and I'm looking forward to most of them. But this is a PushSquare article in 2025, so I'm required to say that this is the worst month ever for PS Plus since last month, and will continue to be the worst month ever until next month.
Re: Five Years of PS5 - How Well Do You Know Sony's Console?
I got 13/15.
I'm surprised I did that well too.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Just Had the Worst Japanese Retail Launch in Series History
Call of Duty? More like Call of Doodie.
Boom. Gottem.
Re: Another PS Plus Extra Game for December 2025 Announced
Nice. I can't wait to experience all that glass and pain at no extra charge.
Re: Open World Dress-Up Game Infinity Nikki Embraces Adventure in Its Biggest Ever PS5 Update
I have a very on-again off-again relationship with this game, but this looks like the update I've been waiting for. I've got a lot of catching up to do.
Re: Don't Forget, You Can Now Upgrade the 5-Year-Old One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 to PS5 for Free
It also comes with it's own set of trophies, which for me means a basically free platinum. I really appreciate that.
Re: Genshin Impact Buffs Some of Its Oldest Characters in Upcoming PS5 Update
My boy Albedo getting his flowers. You love to see it.
Re: Ubisoft Is All In on Generative AI, Says It's as Big a Leap in Tech as the 'Shift to 3D'
And I'm all out on Ubisoft.
Re: New Report Finds Almost Half of US Kids Are After In-Game Currency for Christmas
This is a commentary on society.
Re: Expedition 33, Ghost of Yotei Have Started Scooping Up GOTY Awards
They're all winners in my book.
Re: Arthurian Action Game Tides of Annihilation Stuns in Staggering PS5 Boss Fight Trailer
The boss fights are the thing I'm least interested with this game right now. I'm more interested in the moment to moment gameplay loop. How it feels to explore, fight regular enemies and progress. That's where this game's strengths are going to be highlighted.
Re: Returnal's Influence Expands with PS5 Roguelite Shooter ARMATUS
A game taking heavy inspiration from Returnal coming out the same year as Returnal's direct successor Saros. What a time to be alive.
Re: PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yotei Is One of the USA's Best-Selling Games of 2025
Good timing on this news. I literally just got the platinum. Absolutely superb game.
Re: As If Playing Elden Ring Isn't Punishing Enough, a Book All About Its Lore Is Coming Soon
The good ending is actually the bad ending.
There. That's Elden Ring's lore.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 UK Sales Plummet 61% Compared to Black Ops 6
Turns out the only COD killer we needed was Microsoft.
Re: PS5 Sony Games Bag 19 Nominations at The Game Awards 2025
I still can't believe they snubbed Austin Wintory. No justice I tell ya.
Re: The Lost Soul Aside Redemption Arc Starts in Tomorrow's Feature-Packed PS5 Update
This game deserves better. Glad to see it's still improving.
Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced: Who Are Your Winners?
The least interesting Game Awards ever. If they're going to snub Sword of the Sea then I'm going to snub them.
Re: 'Very Vague' Rumour Claims Sony May Scale Back PC Ports of PS5 Games
Removed
Re: DAMON and BABY Is a PS5, PS4 Twin-Stick Shooter Like You've Never Seen Before
I can't believe they got Matt Damon for this.
(Jokes aside, this actually looks pretty fun.)
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for November 2025?
It didn't get an official trailer, but Kyouran Makaism was a big standout for me. I'm really interested in what the Disgea team can do with an action RPG
Re: Brilliant Anime Fighter BlazBlue Is Finally Back... As a Cool Looking Roguelite Action Game
It may only be BlazBlue adjacent, but it looks cool as heck.
Re: Major Dynasty Warriors: Origins DLC, Visions of Four Heroes, Marches to PS5 in January
I'm really looking forward to this, just please add the claws as new weapons. If not, what's even the point?
Re: Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Release Date Could Finally Be Announced This Week
Personally, I don't think we'll get a release date until the Game Awards.
Sorry to be a downer, that's just the feeling I get.
Re: 'PS Portal Users Are More Engaged Than Non-Users': Sony's Hit Handheld Outperforms All Other Remote Play Methods
I would hope users are more engaged than non users. That's kind of like saying smokers smoke more than non smokers.
Re: GTA 6 Delayed Again, Pushed Back to November 2026
GOTY 2027 incoming
Re: Game of the Month: Ghost of Yotei (October 2025)
If I had a nickel for everything I was rooting for winning with over 50% of the vote this week, I'd have two nickels
Re: One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4's Free PS5 Upgrade Docks 21st November, Over 5 Years After PS4 Release
@dardel I'd recommend it. The game has a pretty easy platinum. But you might want to wait for the PS5 version with all the DLC at this point