@get2sammyb The dev who did Turrican is Manfred Trenz, not Benz š Anyway, while I was a huge Turrican fan, I never played this. Could be interesting if thereās more to this than just the nostalgia.
I generally donāt want to get invested in live service games because I simply donāt have the time to make it worth it. Traditional single player games are so much easier to drop in and out of without feeling left behind.
Yeah, I would argue that the output of these studios doesnāt even come close to ādwarfingā the first party output of Sonyās studios. Quantity over quality, nothing more.
I actually doubt Sonyās IP will be successful on mobile. Itās a different audience.
Even Nintendo has been struggling with games like Dr. Mario that would seem like a great fit for mobile, but ended up doing poorly.
I enjoyed the first game a lot, but played it on PC. How well does a game like this work with a controller? It seems like something thatās easier to play with mouse and keyboard.
Is this the same Matt Casamassina who co-founded IGN? I always liked that guy so Iāll give this the benefit of the doubt for the time being. Seems like a weird idea, though.
I have to admit, Iām on the fence with this one. While I enjoyed Bastion, Transistor left me cold and I decided to skip Pyre as a result of that. Maybe the PS5 reviews will convince me to give it a try when it launches.
I really appreciate the effort Geoff puts into these shows. Well done. Hopefully, he can secure even more exclusive announcements next year at the level of the Elden Ring reveal.
These games may be cheap, but are they actually worth spending time on? There are only so many hours in a day and I find it difficult to justify investing in these games when I could be playing AAA releases. If thereās anything worth playing here, maybe an article could help highlight the best purchases?
I think something interesting could emerge if Sony decided to port some of their PSP or Vita back catalogue to Apple Arcade. The monetization tactics we all hate are not allowed on Arcade... but if the incentive is to go after the billions made by free-to-play games, I guess thatās just wishful thinking on my part.
I must admit I really hated the controls in the original games so these improvements are very good news to me. I may actually have to give the series another go.
I hope we learn what has actually transpired here. This is such an odd scenario that youād think April Foolās were at play. Imagine Jim Ryan laughing it up: āI really got Sammy going this year...ā š
If the Indiana Jones game turns out great, then thatās probably the one Iāll miss the most. Iāve never had much interest in Bethesda franchises, but I get why theyāre a big deal.
I picked the obvious ones: God of War, Horizon, Ratchet & Clank. And Iāll buy all of them day one. But if a new Uncharted appears out of nowhere, then thatāll top my most anticipated list.
Do any games actually support the PS5 camera for anything besides broadcasting to social media? Seems like a bit of a waste to not use it for gameplay (or maybe Iām just too old to appreciate it).
No matter whatās going on here, I just hope a new Uncharted is coming to PS5. Iād even take a remaster of Golden Abyss since itās the only game in the series I never played.
I have an LG B7 OLED that suffers from horrible burn-in damage, so I really need a new TV, but Iām not sure I want to go with LG again because of this experience š¢
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Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for July 2022 Leaked Early
If true, I would be very happy with Crash 4. Never got around to play it.
Re: Random: Jak and Daxter Fans Are Porting The Precursor Legacy to PC
Cease and desist in 3..2..1..
Re: High-Octane Anti-Grav Racer Redout 2 Gets Explosive Launch Trailer
If the sense of speed in the actual game can match this, then sign me up! Looking forward to a review.
Re: Poll: Was Summer Game Fest Live a Show to Remember?
It felt like there were way too many shooters on display. Not much for me, but I appreciate the work Geoff puts into the show.
Re: Ultra-Rare Super Famicom Side-Scroller Rendering Ranger: R2 Returning on PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb The dev who did Turrican is Manfred Trenz, not Benz š
Anyway, while I was a huge Turrican fan, I never played this. Could be interesting if thereās more to this than just the nostalgia.
Re: Poll: When Do You Think God of War Ragnarok Will Release?
Iām voting for that big summer showcase just because I want to see that happen š
Re: Video: Is Live Service Really the Way Forward for PlayStation?
I generally donāt want to get invested in live service games because I simply donāt have the time to make it worth it. Traditional single player games are so much easier to drop in and out of without feeling left behind.
Re: Rumour: New Need for Speed Is Current-Gen Only, Leaving PS4 in the Dust
Iām excited for this, not because of the current gen focus, but because Criterion is at the helm again.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play?
I thought it was a decent show, but the format really needs something exciting to close on. Like a āone more thingā-moment.
Re: Agent Intercept Is an Arcadey Spy Action Game Flying onto PS5, PS4 in March
I played this a little on Apple Arcade, but it didnāt hold my interest for long. Maybe the console version is better?
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for February 2022?
Looking forward to giving Planet Coaster a go. To me, this is better than last month since I already had Dirt 5.
Re: All These Activision Blizzard Studios Will Likely Cease PlayStation Development
Yeah, I would argue that the output of these studios doesnāt even come close to ādwarfingā the first party output of Sonyās studios. Quantity over quality, nothing more.
Re: Poll: What's the Best Uncharted Game?
Iād like to see Golden Abyss remastered. Never played that one.
Re: This Is Why PlayStation Wants to Make Smartphone Games
@Medic_Alert
Apple Arcade is different from regular mobile offerings. They donāt allow ads, iap, or other free-to-play tactics.
Re: This Is Why PlayStation Wants to Make Smartphone Games
I actually doubt Sonyās IP will be successful on mobile. Itās a different audience.
Even Nintendo has been struggling with games like Dr. Mario that would seem like a great fit for mobile, but ended up doing poorly.
Re: GTA Publisher Acquires Mobile Giant Zynga for $12.7 Billion
Imagine how much good that kind of money could do in the world if it were spent on something sensible instead š
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for January 2022?
Dirt 5 is good, but already in my library. The rest are meh. If you havenāt played Dirt 5, I can definitely recommend the download.
Re: Jurassic World Evolution 2 (PS5) - Dinosaur Park Builder Sequel Delivers
I enjoyed the first game a lot, but played it on PC. How well does a game like this work with a controller? It seems like something thatās easier to play with mouse and keyboard.
Re: Riders Republic (PS5) - Try-Hard Extreme Sports Sandbox Is a Technical Feat
Sadly, the dialogue and tone of this game was such a major turnoff to me that I deleted the demo after just a couple of sessions.
Re: PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
There are an awful lot of unknowns on that listā¦
Re: WipEout Rush Is a New Entry in Sony's Iconic Series for Smartphones in 2022
Is this the same Matt Casamassina who co-founded IGN? I always liked that guy so Iāll give this the benefit of the doubt for the time being. Seems like a weird idea, though.
Re: Remastered Uncharted 4, Lost Legacy Collection Adventures to PS5, PC in Early 2022
I played these games more than any other on PS4, so I wonāt be picking this up unless itās a free upgrade or offers something significantly new.
Re: NBA 2K22 Screenshots Drive to the Hoop as Ratings Roll Out
This looks amazing, but Iād rather play NBA Jam.
Re: DIRT 5 Revamps PS5 DualSense Support and 3D Audio in Next Week's Huge Content Update
Great news š
Iām looking forward to this.
Re: Acclaimed Rogue-Like Hades Finally Comes to PS5, PS4 This August
I have to admit, Iām on the fence with this one. While I enjoyed Bastion, Transistor left me cold and I decided to skip Pyre as a result of that.
Maybe the PS5 reviews will convince me to give it a try when it launches.
Re: Talking Point: Was Ubisoft Forward a Show to Remember?
I was disappointed that there was no mention of Beyond Good & Evil 2. The rest pretty much as expected.
Re: Jurassic World Evolution 2 Roars to PS5, PS4 This Year
I enjoyed the first game, so will definitely check out the sequel.
Re: Talking Point: Did Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live Blow You Away?
I really appreciate the effort Geoff puts into these shows. Well done.
Hopefully, he can secure even more exclusive announcements next year at the level of the Elden Ring reveal.
Re: PS4, PS Vita Games Can Be Purchased for As Little As £0.16/$0.19 on PS Store Right Now
These games may be cheap, but are they actually worth spending time on? There are only so many hours in a day and I find it difficult to justify investing in these games when I could be playing AAA releases.
If thereās anything worth playing here, maybe an article could help highlight the best purchases?
Re: Soapbox: I'm Beyond Excited for PS5's Next-Gen PSVR
Pancake play? I havenāt heard that term before š
Iām definitely in the ācurious to know moreā-camp on next-gen PSVR. Sounds awesome so far.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for May 2021?
I was a huge fan of the old Flatout games back in the day, so Iām definitely looking forward to Wreckfest.
Re: Official PlayStation App Racks Up 100 Million Installs on Mobile Devices
Yeah, when the app works, I actually think itās pretty great that I can buy a game while being away from the console and even queue it for download.
Re: Fallen Knight Is a PS4 Action Platformer with an Intriguing Morality Mechanic
This is also on Apple Arcade. I played it a little when it launched, but didnāt stick with it for long.
Re: Sony Wants to Bring PlayStation's Most Popular Franchises to Smartphones
@ThroughTheIris56
DualShock 4 is actually supported natively on iOS ā and theyāre adding DualSense support in iOS 14.5
Re: Sony Wants to Bring PlayStation's Most Popular Franchises to Smartphones
I think something interesting could emerge if Sony decided to port some of their PSP or Vita back catalogue to Apple Arcade. The monetization tactics we all hate are not allowed on Arcade... but if the incentive is to go after the billions made by free-to-play games, I guess thatās just wishful thinking on my part.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Details All Kinds of Gameplay Improvements to Combat, Mako, Character Creation, and More
I must admit I really hated the controls in the original games so these improvements are very good news to me. I may actually have to give the series another go.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for April 2021?
Nothing for me this month, but I havenāt completed FF7 Remake yet so itās fine.
Re: Reaction: Sony Said Xbox Game Pass Isn't Sustainable, Then Released One of Its Tentpole Titles into the Service Anyway
I hope we learn what has actually transpired here. This is such an odd scenario that youād think April Foolās were at play.
Imagine Jim Ryan laughing it up: āI really got Sammy going this year...ā š
Re: PS Store Spring Sale Goes Live with 500 PS5, PS4 Deals
The PS App really sucks. Most of the time, Iām just looking at a black screen and if I drag down to refresh, the whole thing crashes š
Re: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?
If the Indiana Jones game turns out great, then thatās probably the one Iāll miss the most. Iāve never had much interest in Bethesda franchises, but I get why theyāre a big deal.
Re: KeyWe Is a PS5, PS4 Game About a Post Office Run by Birds
I hope this turns out well. Looks like fun and could be something new to play with family besides Overcooked.
Re: EA Primed to Purchase Codemasters as Take-Two Withdraws Offer
I wouldnāt actually mind a Codemasters developed version of Need for Speed. Could be an interesting comeback for the franchise.
Re: SEGA Europe Teasing 'Something Special' for Its First Livestream of 2021 Tomorrow
Virtua Fighter 6? Not holding my breath, though.
Re: Feature: Our Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
Weāre going to need folders on PS5 pretty soon...
Re: Poll: What's Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Game of 2021?
I picked the obvious ones: God of War, Horizon, Ratchet & Clank. And Iāll buy all of them day one. But if a new Uncharted appears out of nowhere, then thatāll top my most anticipated list.
Re: PS5 Hardware Trailer Is Completely X-Rated
Do any games actually support the PS5 camera for anything besides broadcasting to social media? Seems like a bit of a waste to not use it for gameplay (or maybe Iām just too old to appreciate it).
Re: The Game Awards to Feature 12 - 15 New Game Reveals, AAA to Indie
It would be great if one of those announcements is something totally unexpected... like a next-gen Ridge Racer š
Re: Feature: Our PS5 Predictions for The Game Awards 2020
Some gameplay footage from God of War: Ragnarok would be pretty sweet š Even if itās just a glimpse.
Re: Something Is Amiss with Sony's Secret San Diego Studio
No matter whatās going on here, I just hope a new Uncharted is coming to PS5. Iād even take a remaster of Golden Abyss since itās the only game in the series I never played.
Re: The Best 4K TVs for PS5
I have an LG B7 OLED that suffers from horrible burn-in damage, so I really need a new TV, but Iām not sure I want to go with LG again because of this experience š¢