I would love some sort of spin off adventure, maybe in the style of their old arcade games, starring Selene. Maybe Nex Machina or Matterfall or even Resogun style adventure with her or aboard the ship.
I wish I had the patience to stick with Strive until they released him. I stuck a lot of time into GG Strive, but then I moved on. He looks great here and maybe I’ll fire it back up for him, but probably not.
@mariomaster96 Agreed. I think when you see the final product tomorrow, people will realize its a big ghost chase and just the same talking points screaming into the echochamber about censorship. There's no validity to anything about their claims and honestly it is not a big deal on that front.
This comments section sounds like a real kill joy at times. Here's to enjoying video games. Stoked for this one and it will probably be my GOTY contender because it checks all the right boxes for me.
In theory, every studio wants or proclaims their next game will be their "biggest yet" or "best game" to date. I give them the benefit of the doubt, but the proof, as they say, is in the pudding. I am excited for what they do next, as they opened the gates for me to CRPGs through BG3.
I want to keep going in Dragon’s Dogma 2, but the lack of fast travel for most of the game thus far has made it more of a slow journey. And I’d like to clear a game or two before Stellar Blade!
@UltimateOtaku91 I wish this were completely true, but in my own family and friend group that game, I am the only one who plays new releases or mostly single player. And I fear that sentiment is more widespread than we think. My sibling plays exclusively Fornite and my friends rotate between Fortnite, Rocket League, and now Helldivers 2. They will play new Sony 1st party releases, and the occasional Ubisoft game.
Perfect. I've been looking to dive into this one, but have been swimming through so many new releases that I just haven't bitten buying it yet. I have no doubt it'll hook me in once I give it a go!
Despite the vitriol around this game I’m enjoying it. I never got into one despite two attempts, but this one I can’t stop thinking about being a dozen hours or so in.
It’s funny to see the difference between media and Redditors. It seems like there’s a much larger chunk of the community enjoying it than would appear. I still trust Fightin Cowboy for his review, which aligns to a degree with Push Square.
I’ll be getting it on sale as I love Team Ninja and will have my own fun with it at a lower price.
@Nepp67 in the same boat. Played maybe 3-4 hours of the first one and was frustrated by some of it. Maybe a time and place thing. This looks more like I’d get immersed in it, and I’ve also found sometimes a sequel speaks to me in a way the first one didn’t (BOTW vs Tears of the Kingdom).
@StrickenBiged Last night I had that happen in game. One of them mounted a charger and seemed to become one with it. Was not sure if it was a glitch or not, although the charger did not take off as it only needed to run forward to obliterate me.
I'll be there day 1. I love games that play with setting (Steelrising, Vampyr, Banishers Ghosts of New Eden) and shift it away from high fantasy all the time.
@nessisonett I agree, I just worry Sony will read it as 8 years of dev time and rebooting it at some point only helped the cause and claim we should take our time with games! I also wonder if they cancelled something like Factions prematurely, and if it would have been different had HD2 released before cancelling the project. Might have seen it as a chance to release $40 factions and watch people devour it (I would play it at that price as I loved the first go round).
@Bagwag82 I think the easiest solution to this is to just look away. If I see an article on here not for me, I do not click on it, but rather find those that I find worth reading. Hence, I read HellDivers 2 to support the PushSquare team (and because it interests me), but completely skip a review for something like Alone in the Dark (because it does not interest me). Don't forget, they've a business to run, and have to decide on what receives clicks and what does not. Enough of the community here plays these two games to make it worth writing about.
@JonnyAces I had the same itch as I watch Shōgun. Couldn’t decide between replaying Ghost or Wo Long or Nioh as I really just want to be in the mood to use a sword in that type of setting!
Didn't this one have a gameplay trailer teaser months back? I might be mistaken, but I swear this one definitely showed some of the gameplay, which looked great.
I was pumped until I played the demo on PSN; it quickly made me realize that the potential would not match the product. I am all for jank or even a harkening back to earlier generations (I loved Wanted:Dead last year, which many outlets saw as bad), but this just felt like it was a relic in the wrong ways.
Always interested in these with the new one around the bend and coming to PS5 after it’s exclusivity window. May check at least one of these out and then buy the other two if I enjoy it.
Banishers Ghosts of New Edén is the other. It’s very enjoyable and I want to wrap it up before I dive into Rebirth.
I also made progress in Grime yesterday as it’s another game from the sub service. I’ve been trying to get my money’s worth in 2024. So far I’ve finished 4 games on the service. Smaller titles but finished none the less.
@Quintumply started it but never finished it. Combat and tactics are incredibly fun with the card system, but golly there is wayyyy too much dialogue in it. I started skipping some of the social aspects just to get back to the gameplay.
It's time we took back the galaxy from those Automatons. Super Earth cannot spread democracy with such vile scum working to undermine us. I am ready to suit up, jack in, and give my body to Democracy!
I wanted F123 a few weeks ago, as I am never in a rush to get the latest installment of any sports title, so this is a nice win since I don't do EA's sub. Sifu is fantastic too for those who have not yet had that joy.
I felt like I told people Suicide Squad would make it this month. It was obvious based on the PS Store promotions and it being in top ten on there digitally. The users of this site, like myself, are the hardcore, and lose sight that though we stayed away, the general gaming populace will not. Mark my words now, it will be on there again next month I am sure.
@Tsushima Agreed. I am a few hours into Banishers, and it feels very much like it belongs in the same family.
I also recommend Steelrising to anyone out there, as Spiders did, what I felt, was a tremendous job for a first foray into that dreaded Soulslike genre.
@Kidfunkadelic83 I don’t have a lot of experience with tower based defense games because they don’t appeal to me. I would say that there is some defensive work with a certain spot on the map but for me I feel like the majority of it was me fighting to keep my mechs alive and I barely thought about defending anything.
@Kidfunkadelic83 13 sentinels is fantastic. The story is enjoyable and the RTS combat is simple but more complex than it appears. It’s a game I think if I had watched gameplay of I’d say no thanks, but playing it I couldn’t wait to unveil more of the story with each chapter.
Very awesome. It was not on my radar before, but I am going to have to reconsider now that I see some of the influences. I just worried it was another metroidvania (I've got more than enough to play in that genre at the moment) with rogue like elements.
@Pixipantalon if I was into and really enjoyed Gotham Knights, what are my odds here? Your point about The Division is appealing to me, as I still think about going back to that from time to time. I’m tempted to ignore the reviews and people as Wanted Dead was one of my favorite games last year that was highly looked down on by reviews and ignored by most.
@Loamy Gungrave is awesome for short bursts between other games. I’ll do a level or two, wear out my fingers on the triggers and come back later after playing something else. Overall I love that I don’t have to worry about hidden paths, collectibles, or missing side quests. Just shoot and kill lol
@3Above the demo is what has me highly interested. I just was hoping to avoid adding to the backlog by finishing a few first, but I like what I played and want more of it.
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Re: Returnal Studio Housemarque Teases News for Tomorrow
I would love some sort of spin off adventure, maybe in the style of their old arcade games, starring Selene. Maybe Nex Machina or Matterfall or even Resogun style adventure with her or aboard the ship.
Re: Guilty Gear Strive's Slayer Somehow Looks Cooler Than Ever Before, Out in May
I wish I had the patience to stick with Strive until they released him. I stuck a lot of time into GG Strive, but then I moved on. He looks great here and maybe I’ll fire it back up for him, but probably not.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 526
Busy weekend of games!
Stellar Blade as much as possible.
FF7 Rebirth chapter 10
Rise of Ronin (I just started)
Tales of Kenzera
And lastly maybe some Helldiving or Dogma 2.
Honestly most of it is going to be Stellar Blade minus Tales of KZ on portal during my son’s nap time.
Re: Story-Heavy Stellar Blade PS5 Launch Trailer Prepares You for Release
@mariomaster96 Agreed. I think when you see the final product tomorrow, people will realize its a big ghost chase and just the same talking points screaming into the echochamber about censorship. There's no validity to anything about their claims and honestly it is not a big deal on that front.
Re: Stellar Blade Gets New Game+ Mode in Day One Update on PS5
@thefourfoldroot1 I don't seem to see any sources that corroborate that claim, so I would be skeptical of what he says about the outfits.
Re: Stellar Blade (PS5) - A Stellar PS5 Debut Destined to Become a Fan Favourite
This comments section sounds like a real kill joy at times. Here's to enjoying video games. Stoked for this one and it will probably be my GOTY contender because it checks all the right boxes for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 525
Ch. 10 of Rebirth. I’m loving and ready to move on at the same time. I’d like to finish up before Stellar Blade this week.
Other than that, Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Balatro. Maybe Snowrunner if the mood strikes.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Making Two New Games, Its 'Best Work Ever'
In theory, every studio wants or proclaims their next game will be their "biggest yet" or "best game" to date. I give them the benefit of the doubt, but the proof, as they say, is in the pudding. I am excited for what they do next, as they opened the gates for me to CRPGs through BG3.
Re: Ubisoft Responds to Star Wars Outlaws Exclusive Jabba the Hutt Boondoggle
@DeathlySW I think there is an incoming beta or announcement about it on April 19th-21st if I recall seeing that correctly. For Xdefiant that is
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 524
Rebirth, Helldivers 2 and Snowrunner.
I want to keep going in Dragon’s Dogma 2, but the lack of fast travel for most of the game thus far has made it more of a slow journey. And I’d like to clear a game or two before Stellar Blade!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 523
Feels like everything and nothing.
FFVII Rebirth, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and the occasional round of HellDivers 2.
Still want to get back to Balatro and BG3 and Snowrunner as well!
I’ve been itching to get Rise of the Ronin as it seems like I’d enjoy it regardless.
So many games!
Re: Older Live Service Titles Take Up Over 60% of Overall Playtime, Report Says
@UltimateOtaku91 I wish this were completely true, but in my own family and friend group that game, I am the only one who plays new releases or mostly single player. And I fear that sentiment is more widespread than we think. My sibling plays exclusively Fornite and my friends rotate between Fortnite, Rocket League, and now Helldivers 2. They will play new Sony 1st party releases, and the occasional Ubisoft game.
Re: Dave the Diver Will Launch on PS Plus Extra, Free for Members on 16th April
Perfect. I've been looking to dive into this one, but have been swimming through so many new releases that I just haven't bitten buying it yet. I have no doubt it'll hook me in once I give it a go!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Dragon's Dogma 2?
Despite the vitriol around this game I’m enjoying it. I never got into one despite two attempts, but this one I can’t stop thinking about being a dozen hours or so in.
Re: UK Sales Charts: South Park: Snow Day Chills with the Bestsellers, Rise of the Ronin Falls
@Johnnycide critical reception has been poor. From what I can tell the Nioh fan base is still enjoying it.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Rise of the Ronin?
@Nepp67 yea I tend to trust him since he and I have identical taste. When he said deep sale that was enough for me to wait.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Rise of the Ronin?
It’s funny to see the difference between media and Redditors. It seems like there’s a much larger chunk of the community enjoying it than would appear. I still trust Fightin Cowboy for his review, which aligns to a degree with Push Square.
I’ll be getting it on sale as I love Team Ninja and will have my own fun with it at a lower price.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 522
Stellar Blade Demo!!!
Oh and of course more of Dragons Dogma 2; clicks with me in a way the first game did not.
And more Rebirth. I’m on Chapter 4 only because the kids have been sick and of course DD2 keeps asking me to explore!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Dragon's Dogma 2?
@Nepp67 in the same boat. Played maybe 3-4 hours of the first one and was frustrated by some of it. Maybe a time and place thing. This looks more like I’d get immersed in it, and I’ve also found sometimes a sequel speaks to me in a way the first one didn’t (BOTW vs Tears of the Kingdom).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 521
FF7 Rebirth and Balatro for now. Some F1 races if I have time.
I really want Dragon’s Dogma 2 but I am trying to not push Rebirth into the backlog!
Re: Frontline Helldivers 2 Players Report First-Ever Sightings of Flying Bugs
@StrickenBiged Last night I had that happen in game. One of them mounted a charger and seemed to become one with it. Was not sure if it was a glitch or not, although the charger did not take off as it only needed to run forward to obliterate me.
Re: Souls-Like Action Game Enotria: The Last Song Takes to the PS5 Stage in August
I'll be there day 1. I love games that play with setting (Steelrising, Vampyr, Banishers Ghosts of New Eden) and shift it away from high fantasy all the time.
Re: Feb 2024 USA Sales: Helldivers 2 Kills It as 2024's Best-Selling Game So Far
@nessisonett I agree, I just worry Sony will read it as 8 years of dev time and rebooting it at some point only helped the cause and claim we should take our time with games! I also wonder if they cancelled something like Factions prematurely, and if it would have been different had HD2 released before cancelling the project. Might have seen it as a chance to release $40 factions and watch people devour it (I would play it at that price as I loved the first go round).
Re: Vault Dweller Experiences Wasteland Justice in Fallout Prime Video Teaser
I'll still watch this, despite being able to imagine that BoS member being floated down to the ground on invisible strings. I just can't unsee it.
Re: Helldivers 2 Paranoia Peaks, Players Convinced The Illuminate Already Walk Among Us
@Bagwag82 I think the easiest solution to this is to just look away. If I see an article on here not for me, I do not click on it, but rather find those that I find worth reading. Hence, I read HellDivers 2 to support the PushSquare team (and because it interests me), but completely skip a review for something like Alone in the Dark (because it does not interest me). Don't forget, they've a business to run, and have to decide on what receives clicks and what does not. Enough of the community here plays these two games to make it worth writing about.
Re: There's a Squirrel with a Gun, and He's Firing at PS5
Was hoping this would come to consoles so I could give it a proper go.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 520
@JonnyAces I had the same itch as I watch Shōgun. Couldn’t decide between replaying Ghost or Wo Long or Nioh as I really just want to be in the mood to use a sword in that type of setting!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 520
FF7 Rebirth
Trinity Fusion (now has a demo on the store!)
Crisis Core (still….)
And my daily diving for Democracy in Helldivers 2
Re: Nobody Wants to Die Looks Too Good to Be True on PS5
Didn't this one have a gameplay trailer teaser months back? I might be mistaken, but I swear this one definitely showed some of the gameplay, which looked great.
Re: Mini Review: Outcast: A New Beginning (PS5) - A Rough Around the Edges Action Relic
I was pumped until I played the demo on PSN; it quickly made me realize that the potential would not match the product. I am all for jank or even a harkening back to earlier generations (I loved Wanted:Dead last year, which many outlets saw as bad), but this just felt like it was a relic in the wrong ways.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 519
HellDivers 2
Followed up by trying to finish Crisis Core before moving onto Rebirth but I doubt I’ll be able to resist.
Lastly quick runs in Trinity Fusion, which is growing on me the more I play it.
Re: All Three STALKER Games Remastered and Out Now on PS4
Always interested in these with the new one around the bend and coming to PS5 after it’s exclusivity window. May check at least one of these out and then buy the other two if I enjoy it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 518
HellDivers 2 still. Can’t get enough of it.
Banishers Ghosts of New Edén is the other. It’s very enjoyable and I want to wrap it up before I dive into Rebirth.
I also made progress in Grime yesterday as it’s another game from the sub service. I’ve been trying to get my money’s worth in 2024. So far I’ve finished 4 games on the service. Smaller titles but finished none the less.
Re: Big PS5, PS4 Games Are a Pittance with PS Plus This Weekend
@Quintumply started it but never finished it. Combat and tactics are incredibly fun with the card system, but golly there is wayyyy too much dialogue in it. I started skipping some of the social aspects just to get back to the gameplay.
Re: Heavy Armour Seemingly En-Route as Helldivers 2 Mech Gameplay Leaks
It's time we took back the galaxy from those Automatons. Super Earth cannot spread democracy with such vile scum working to undermine us. I am ready to suit up, jack in, and give my body to Democracy!
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for March 2024 Announced
I wanted F123 a few weeks ago, as I am never in a rush to get the latest installment of any sports title, so this is a nice win since I don't do EA's sub. Sifu is fantastic too for those who have not yet had that joy.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 517
Banishers of New Edén for me.
Beyond that I’ll be Helldiving all weekend. I can’t stop! For Liber-tea!
Re: Jan 2024 USA Sales: Tekken, Suicide Squad, Persona, Like a Dragon, The Last of Us All Winners on PS5
I felt like I told people Suicide Squad would make it this month. It was obvious based on the PS Store promotions and it being in top ten on there digitally. The users of this site, like myself, are the hardcore, and lose sight that though we stayed away, the general gaming populace will not. Mark my words now, it will be on there again next month I am sure.
Re: New Terminator Game, GreedFall 2 Headline Nacon Connect Showcase
@Tsushima Agreed. I am a few hours into Banishers, and it feels very much like it belongs in the same family.
I also recommend Steelrising to anyone out there, as Spiders did, what I felt, was a tremendous job for a first foray into that dreaded Soulslike genre.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 516
HellDivers 2 if I can get into a server! For Democracy!
Otherwise the, so far, excellent Banishers from Don’tNod.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 515
@Kidfunkadelic83 I don’t have a lot of experience with tower based defense games because they don’t appeal to me. I would say that there is some defensive work with a certain spot on the map but for me I feel like the majority of it was me fighting to keep my mechs alive and I barely thought about defending anything.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 515
@Kidfunkadelic83 13 sentinels is fantastic. The story is enjoyable and the RTS combat is simple but more complex than it appears. It’s a game I think if I had watched gameplay of I’d say no thanks, but playing it I couldn’t wait to unveil more of the story with each chapter.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 515
HellDivers 2 all weekend! It’s fantastic.
I’ll also work on Crisis Core and play the FFVII demo as well. That’s about it for me.
Maybe I’ll squeeze in some more Forgive me Father if I need my FPS fix.
Re: Helldivers 2 Pre-Orders Are Big on PS5, PC, Currently Outselling Palworld in US
@DanteDevilHunter Last Faith is amazing. Enjoy man!
Re: Interview: How Castlevania, Studio Ghibli Inspired the Action Gardening of Ultros
Very awesome. It was not on my radar before, but I am going to have to reconsider now that I see some of the influences. I just worried it was another metroidvania (I've got more than enough to play in that genre at the moment) with rogue like elements.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?
@Pixipantalon if I was into and really enjoyed Gotham Knights, what are my odds here? Your point about The Division is appealing to me, as I still think about going back to that from time to time. I’m tempted to ignore the reviews and people as Wanted Dead was one of my favorite games last year that was highly looked down on by reviews and ignored by most.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?
The comments on this site will always be at odds with the masses. I expect it to chart in sales data for February in the top 8 games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 514
@Loamy Gungrave is awesome for short bursts between other games. I’ll do a level or two, wear out my fingers on the triggers and come back later after playing something else. Overall I love that I don’t have to worry about hidden paths, collectibles, or missing side quests. Just shoot and kill lol
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 514
@3Above the demo is what has me highly interested. I just was hoping to avoid adding to the backlog by finishing a few first, but I like what I played and want more of it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 514
I’m at a crossroads with games. I’ve played several and nothing seems to stick for very long.
I’ve been playing:
GunGrave Gore
Crisis Core Reunion
Forgive me Father
BG3
But I’m actually really interested in
Grime
Dark Light
trinity Fusion
GranBlue Fantasy Relink
So I’m all over the place. Maybe I’ll just pick up Suicide Squad instead lol.