@ChrisDeku I don’t know what your deal is. There are a lot of good things in the game that western devs can take from it. If I’m guessing, I’d say the non ugly characters are part of the comment that got removed, and yes, western devs should take note that no one wants ugly characters.
GamePass has been absolutely amazing. I have played so many games through it I normally wouldn’t have tried. I will continue enjoying it until it dies.
I’ve redeemed probably $20-25 from it. It’s clearly a minimal effort program from them. They’re never going to be as generous as MS rewards so it is what it is.
@MattBoothDev You sure “know” a lot about Twitter for not using it. Which media is whispering in your ear?
Ironically, Twitter and Facebook hiding/banning things they didn’t like it as a great example of the fascism you claim everyone else to be part of. 😂😂😂
These comments are exactly what I expected from the typical commenters here. This isn’t quite the level of echo chamber BS is, but the same type of people.
Twitter was supposedly doomed when Elon took over, didn’t happen. It’s not going to happen now. Twitter just isn’t fascist like it used to be.
Shimmering was pretty egregious in the first area and I also thought that edges of things looked soft. Shimmering did go away at times but came back later in the game. Pretty satisfied with buying a Pro now. 🙄
I think the comments suggest some fanboyism either on purpose or subconsciously. I fully expect that when it releases on PS5, running better on the Pro, it will be all about that and how it’s a good game.
@crossbit Pretty good point. You would think that getting more views to people of the product would help them with feedback. However, there have been articles saying that the team refused to take any friction so not sure it would have even helped here.
I’ve got 300+ hours in D4 so far and it’s amazing. I bounced off D3 so quickly so I’m glad to be enjoying my time with this one. Brings back memories from D2 days in high school.
@UltimateOtaku91 This guy has been in the business a really long time so I think calling him some bloke is probably off base. I reckon this takes into account them buying the studio as well.
@AdamNovice You are an absolute trooper. I don’t know if you work for Sony or not but you absolutely need to be in their communications department. You are far better than anything they’ve got.
It’s like a 9.5 for me, not quite 10 so I voted 9. The levels where you have to move the controller around to aim didn’t really click with me, otherwise no complaints. Fantastic game.
@Grumblevolcano Since this is a mid gen refresh it’s a much tougher sell than the PS5. I can’t think anyone at Sony would think it’s a good idea to show it off with no big games. I agree with you.
@AdamNovice Since when is something being called ugly objective? What criteria do you use to classify ugly or not? It’s a completely subjective idea that you can agree or disagree with…but that doesn’t invalidate their opinion.
@Jacko11 Forza Horizon 5 and GT are not even remotely similar. As I’m sure you know, GT is a sim racer and FH5 is very much not. FH5 is the best Xbox game I’ve played this gen and PS has nothing like it except for The Crew which isn’t great. It would sell like hot cakes.
Started this game last week. Gameplay feels quite good. My major complaint would be that now being in the 5th zone, I’m just repeating the same style of missions over and over. Regardless, this game getting something like a 3 from GameSpot is stupid. It’s much better than that.
I'm OK with a challenge but I really really hate one hit kill boss mechanics. I find it to be very lazy game design and zero fun. Returnal was a game that was incredibly fun but I really hated how you played through multiple levels and then had to start over, truly awful mechanic/game design IMO.
However, the older I get the less time I have and desire to punish myself with hard games. Like some other folks have said, I'll play on normal or whatever until I just keep dying on something and then lower the difficult. This happened in Jedi Survivor on a particular boss fight that I won't spoil.
Everything that you’re describing as “bad” sounds great to me. I have no desire nor the time to wander around until I find where/what I need. Excited for this one.
Guess it’s just impossible for Sony to be able to make it for Xbox then if they were going for as broad as possible. Some pretty amazing ineptitude if true. Yikes?
I apparently didn’t watch the same show. I thought the first 30-45 minutes were really good. The middle was meh and the end picked back up. It’s C+/B- for me.
@WizzNL Right? I hate that everything leaks. Either you just go dark for weeks leading up to shows or you’re going to see the show before it airs. So stupid.
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Re: Stellar Blade's PC Demo Peaks Higher Than Some Blockbuster Games, Runs Flawlessly
@ChrisDeku I don’t know what your deal is. There are a lot of good things in the game that western devs can take from it. If I’m guessing, I’d say the non ugly characters are part of the comment that got removed, and yes, western devs should take note that no one wants ugly characters.
Re: Stellar Blade's PC Demo Peaks Higher Than Some Blockbuster Games, Runs Flawlessly
@ChrisDeku Apparently I’m missing context because what you’re saying doesn’t make sense.
Re: Stellar Blade's PC Demo Peaks Higher Than Some Blockbuster Games, Runs Flawlessly
@ChrisDeku 8/10 is bad now? Don’t be ridiculous. Game was great.
Re: Video Game Industry 'Doesn't Want a Game Pass', Says Market Analyst
GamePass has been absolutely amazing. I have played so many games through it I normally wouldn’t have tried. I will continue enjoying it until it dies.
Re: Poll: Do You Use PS Stars?
I’ve redeemed probably $20-25 from it. It’s clearly a minimal effort program from them. They’re never going to be as generous as MS rewards so it is what it is.
Re: PlayStation Joins Social Media Shift as Bluesky Rockets in Popularity
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Re: PlayStation Joins Social Media Shift as Bluesky Rockets in Popularity
@MattBoothDev You sure “know” a lot about Twitter for not using it. Which media is whispering in your ear?
Ironically, Twitter and Facebook hiding/banning things they didn’t like it as a great example of the fascism you claim everyone else to be part of. 😂😂😂
Re: PlayStation Joins Social Media Shift as Bluesky Rockets in Popularity
@Dreadstar 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Re: PlayStation Joins Social Media Shift as Bluesky Rockets in Popularity
These comments are exactly what I expected from the typical commenters here. This isn’t quite the level of echo chamber BS is, but the same type of people.
Twitter was supposedly doomed when Elon took over, didn’t happen. It’s not going to happen now. Twitter just isn’t fascist like it used to be.
Also, social media sucks.
Re: PS Store 30th Anniversary Sale Offers 2,000+ PS5, PS4 Game Deals
Anyone know if Killzone sale is region dependent? It was on the list but is not on sale in USA.
Re: PS Store 30th Anniversary Sale Offers 2,000+ PS5, PS4 Game Deals
@Icey664 I was able to get 2x$5 last week from it.
Re: PS Store 30th Anniversary Sale Offers 2,000+ PS5, PS4 Game Deals
@CallMeDuraSouka I also looked at the sales and though well these are pretty mediocre for Black Friday.
Re: Konami Quiet as PS5 Pro Players Report Issues with Silent Hill 2
Shimmering was pretty egregious in the first area and I also thought that edges of things looked soft. Shimmering did go away at times but came back later in the game. Pretty satisfied with buying a Pro now. 🙄
Re: Indiana Jones Looks Like an Adventure Worth Waiting for on PS5
Game looks like it will be a lot of fun.
I think the comments suggest some fanboyism either on purpose or subconsciously. I fully expect that when it releases on PS5, running better on the Pro, it will be all about that and how it’s a good game.
Re: PS5 Pro Packaging Flaunts Its Disc-Free Nature
@LogicStrikesAgain Please get out of here with that logic. It’s too logical.
Re: Sony Adopting 'Show Don't Tell' Strategy with PS5
@crossbit Pretty good point. You would think that getting more views to people of the product would help them with feedback. However, there have been articles saying that the team refused to take any friction so not sure it would have even helped here.
Re: Wolverine PS5 Lead Dev Leaves for Xbox's Perfect Dark Team
@TheFakulty Scuttlebutt suggests that the game is out in 2026. So not early, but not late?
Re: Mini Review: Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (PS5) - Hard to Hate This Meaty Expansion
I’ve got 300+ hours in D4 so far and it’s amazing. I bounced off D3 so quickly so I’m glad to be enjoying my time with this one. Brings back memories from D2 days in high school.
Re: Expect Plenty of PS5, PS4 News At Xbox's Partner Preview This Week
@Balaam_ No, just people ragging on Xbox for porting.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
Ghost 2 looked good, vague release date. Other than that it was as bad as expected.
Re: Rumour: Concord Cost $400 Million, Sony Believed It Was the 'Future of PlayStation'
@J-Dubs Then this is very hard to believe.
Re: Rumour: Concord Cost $400 Million, Sony Believed It Was the 'Future of PlayStation'
@UltimateOtaku91 This guy has been in the business a really long time so I think calling him some bloke is probably off base. I reckon this takes into account them buying the studio as well.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn's PS5, PC Remaster Is Very Much the Real Deal
@AdamNovice You are an absolute trooper. I don’t know if you work for Sony or not but you absolutely need to be in their communications department. You are far better than anything they’ve got.
Re: 13 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now on PS5, PS4
@Jey887 I also wondered this!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Astro Bot?
It’s like a 9.5 for me, not quite 10 so I voted 9. The levels where you have to move the controller around to aim didn’t really click with me, otherwise no complaints. Fantastic game.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
$827 after taxes with a disc drive is nonsense. Passing on this.
Re: Sony Itself May Have Leaked LEGO Horizon Adventures' Release Date on PS5
Has anyone seen a price for this? Wondering if this is a $50 game or a $70 game.
Re: Japan Hit with Yet Another PS5 Price Increase
@OldGamer999 What three games are you referring to? I’m guessing it’s these and wonder what is low about them?
HiFi Rush - 87
Starfield - 83
Forza Motorsport - 84
An average score of 84.7 seems pretty good to me.
Re: Visions of Mana (PS5) - Classic RPG Series Returns with Good But Flawed Intentions
@ShogunRuk I enjoyed the demo once I got the hang of the combat. Would you say the demo is a good reference for the whole game?
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Still Planned to Release in 2024, State of Play Coming in September
@Grumblevolcano Since this is a mid gen refresh it’s a much tougher sell than the PS5. I can’t think anyone at Sony would think it’s a good idea to show it off with no big games. I agree with you.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Concord?
@UltimateOtaku91 I am now both sad and jealous I didn’t think to use your glorious avatar. It’s a perfect fit 😭😞
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Concord?
@AdamNovice Since when is something being called ugly objective? What criteria do you use to classify ugly or not? It’s a completely subjective idea that you can agree or disagree with…but that doesn’t invalidate their opinion.
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
I have yet to see anyone talk about the story at all.
Is the story that bad? Does the main character talk?
Re: Rumour: Xbox to Announce a 'Big' Game Coming to PS5 at Gamescom
@DemonSlayer I would love that. FH5 is amazing.
Re: Rumour: Xbox to Announce a 'Big' Game Coming to PS5 at Gamescom
@Jacko11 I’m sorry, have to disagree. Forza Horizon is better than any racing game I have played on PlayStation.
Re: Rumour: Xbox to Announce a 'Big' Game Coming to PS5 at Gamescom
@Jacko11 Forza Horizon 5 and GT are not even remotely similar. As I’m sure you know, GT is a sim racer and FH5 is very much not. FH5 is the best Xbox game I’ve played this gen and PS has nothing like it except for The Crew which isn’t great. It would sell like hot cakes.
Re: Free-to-Play Hit The First Descendant Treated to First Big Update Today
Started this game last week. Gameplay feels quite good. My major complaint would be that now being in the 5th zone, I’m just repeating the same style of missions over and over. Regardless, this game getting something like a 3 from GameSpot is stupid. It’s much better than that.
Re: Preview: There's Nothing Super About Marvel Rivals on PS5
It’s really hard to read the two previews for these games and come out of thinking you’re not being paid.
Re: Sony Signs Cel-Shaded PS5 Dark Fantasy RPG to China Hero Project
So many freaking souls like games.
Re: Preview: Ignore The Haters, Concord Is a Good PS5 Shooter We Can't Wait to Play More Of
It’s fine IMO. The TTK seems way too high and characters aren’t balanced well. It’s something I’d definitely play if it was F2P but no way for $40.
Re: Days Gone Team Apologises for 'False Hope' of PS5 Sequel After Misleading Headlines, Comments
@AgentMantis While you may be right, what other game has the horde mechanics? I’m drawing a blank.
Re: Poll: Can a Game's Brutal Difficulty Put You Off Playing It?
I'm OK with a challenge but I really really hate one hit kill boss mechanics. I find it to be very lazy game design and zero fun. Returnal was a game that was incredibly fun but I really hated how you played through multiple levels and then had to start over, truly awful mechanic/game design IMO.
However, the older I get the less time I have and desire to punish myself with hard games. Like some other folks have said, I'll play on normal or whatever until I just keep dying on something and then lower the difficult. This happened in Jedi Survivor on a particular boss fight that I won't spoil.
Re: Silly Speculation Alleges Sony May Have Signed Secret PS5 Exclusivity for Black Myth: Wukong
@trev666 It’s not relevant to a PS owner, you are correct.
Re: Preview: Black Myth: Wukong Could Finally Be the Game Journey to the West Deserves
@UltimateOtaku91 I also wondered this. May be the deciding factor for me.
Re: Preview: Star Wars Outlaws on PS5 Has a World of Possibilities, But Is Let Down by a Rough Demo
Everything that you’re describing as “bad” sounds great to me. I have no desire nor the time to wander around until I find where/what I need. Excited for this one.
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures Is on Nintendo Switch Because It's a Game 'For Everyone'
Guess it’s just impossible for Sony to be able to make it for Xbox then if they were going for as broad as possible. Some pretty amazing ineptitude if true. Yikes?
Re: Very Promising Action RPG Visions of Mana Adventures to PS5, PS4 In August
I’m excited for this but what awful timing for release. Two weeks earlier or later would have helped a ton.
Re: Poll: Was Summer Game Fest 2024 Great or a Letdown?
I apparently didn’t watch the same show. I thought the first 30-45 minutes were really good. The middle was meh and the end picked back up. It’s C+/B- for me.
Re: Rumour: LEGO Horizon Adventures Is a PS5, PC Game from Day One, Reveal at Summer Game Fest Tomorrow
@WizzNL Right? I hate that everything leaks. Either you just go dark for weeks leading up to shows or you’re going to see the show before it airs. So stupid.