I didnt realised that they are so dedicated to VR. Sounds really great! And lets not forget: if they suceed, we might get an even bigger X-Wing experience!!!π
Oh! My! Lord Vader! Is it embarrassing to say that I teared up while sitting in the X-Wing flying among the Rebel fleet?!
This really is fanservice at its best. And I would gladly pay for more. Much more. Say, the trench run maybe? Oh, one can hope. I'll preorder Battlefront2 that much is clear now.
Such a shame! I bought the season pass long time ago. And PSN states that I've installed it. Battlefront though, states that its not installed - there you have it. No DLCs for me (imagine the sadest face).
Will write EA and look up reddit, I might not be the only one, who migrated from PS4 to pro with this poo.
Edt: now that was fast(gotta really love reddit!). If anyone else encounter this issue. Go to 'manage game' that i the main menu where the games are listed. Under the game there are add-ons and yes, thats complicated as hell, you need to download everyone from the psnstore. Not that it would've been a good idea to do this directly from the game (where everything is locked and states that you need to buy a season pass)...
I'm really looking firward to it. Loved AC6 and well, also (the much debated) Horizon for its action packed presentation.... And now, finally a VR mode. Hopefully its singleplayer. We have enough MP competition style VR games out there, imo.
@wiggleronacid I can hardly remember all the games but Y's Origin comes in 2017. And Danganronpa V3. But really, all you need is Windjammers!π
Edit: oh, you guys beat met to it!
Great write up guys!
Sony really had the best presser in ages - relentless game showings and remakes of classics that fans care about! I mean, I could've gone with a WipEout VR but hey, the remaster is also a nobrainer.
@Ronnie1969 as far as I know, VR will only be a small part of the game. So yes, it will be included. But you can (sadly) not play the whole game in VR. It's probably just a couple of cars and tracks, think Driveclub VR style...
@wiiware I think they did everything right and so suggests the critics.
It all boils down to its miserable release date, really. Considering that they wont charge you for DLC! No Season Pass! No Microtransactions fee-to-pay style! We as gamers, have to set an example by buing this fine product.
Gosh, I sank my money in so much other miserable games but this one really, really deserves it. It's such a shame.
Actually I think the campaign lenght was just right. It wasn't bloated like oh so many other games out there. It did what it had to tell and that felt top notch and fresh, imho.
But then I'm one of those guys who takes his time and enjoy the vistas and the world and such ... in other words: I'm not rushing through it.
Everyone who's on the fence should at least try it!
It has one of the best campaigns out there, with great leveldesign and a lot of love for details. I'm on my second playthrough on a harder difficulty and also sank several hours into multiplayer - and completely ignored my friends who play battlefield 1 (as I did before this)!
My guess: it comes down to fatigue and focusing on a special kind of game. You got Overwatch? You'll spend most likely all of your time there and won't bother with BF1 or CoD or Titanfall2.
On top of that, all of the above games require serious commitment to get satisfactory results. 3 shooters in a row? Who thought it will work out well? Watch Dogs2 though seems not very appealing but maybe thats just me.
We need more diversity! My GOTY: Thumper VR
(Also, that fatigue shows in people buying nes classic mini like hot prezels)
Its hard to be in love with the Pro, since she isnt placing special emphasis on being a Pro, really. At least she's much quiter than my old lady.
Driveclub VR is better, although not by a mile. But I couldnt be bothered since racing with a wheel in VR is just all I need to be happy. And Rez. And Thumper.
Although I must admit that its a huge bummer, why she can not turn old games into better ones (with a little help of the develoers and Sony of course). There she is, powerful and grand. But she refuses to use that power somehow. Thats odd. Really.
Dont want to come over as a superdouche but shouldn't you focus on the input lag and HDR-mode input lag for games, as a gaming centric website first and foremost?! All those listed tellies, have less information as found in the amazon links you provided. What kind of a rushed overview is this? Sorry but thats how it looks like...
Nobrainer. I'll get mine soon just for supersampled 1080p and VR. I hope its worth the 400β¬, although I'll sell my vanilla PS4 soon after and it will make up nearly half of the price.
@solocapers well, gaming is just a small portion of uses for VR. The industry as a whole is gaining attention by heaps of companies and producing news on a daily basis.
VR is here to stay, alongside AR. In the not to distant future everyone will see it as totally normal to have such light and hi-res mobile devices, to do realtime conversations across the globe in virtual-private rooms with avatars. (Oculus has started working on it). Handtracking, easy to use tracked devices and bodyparts, foveated rendering for precise eye-to-eye contact and improvements of ressources, allowing 4k per eye, etc....
But you need to start somewhere. (Remember the DK1?) And choose if you want to be a part of what marks the beginning of a new tech era. And enjoy it for what it is.βοΈοΈ
@solocapers sure, there may be a lot of folks that don't feel the need to keep their PSVR. They jumped in not knowing what to expect. And what you get is exactly 1st gen VR, in a nice package. With lots of games and experiences from the getgo. There are lots of Vive and Rift owners who also bought into PSVR just to enjoy some exclusives (reddit/psvr).
Prices will come down, headsets will get lighter and with higher resolution somewhere down the line. VR is here to stay. It will only get better. This is early adopter level, so yes, its not perfect by any means...
@solocapers VR is just an enhancement to gaming and experiences. After playing BF1 for a couple of evenings, I just had the itch to be in VR again and kicked around in EVE Valyrie - and it was great fun indeed! (Also because I tend to have less motion sickness in the support class).
I also have a GearVR/S6. I dont use it every day of course. But when I watch a 3D movie or The Expanse on Netflix on it, its just an awesome experience! Thats at least how I approach VR...
In other terms: you need a PSVR, a Pro, AND a 4k HDR10 (lagfree) telly. And a new job
Fingers crossed! I already heard bad thigs about the locomotion and the lack of interactivity with the surroundings... I might get it anyway, though. Just to gaze at the landscape and dinsosaurs. Depends also a bit on the pricing, since in germany its listed for 69β¬ - which is a bit steep, imo.
@Neolit oh, I didn't consider opening it but that sounds good, thanks for the advice! Although, since I'll soon get my Pro, I might find another solution to the problem...π
@Deadlyblack are you serious? You mean even when running games from the harddrive like Battlefield, Driveclub and such? I find it hard to believe, since mine is often at maximum at times and yes it stands free with much space around it....
Can you get into a bit more detail on VR? Many of us are hesitant to know how it improves titles like DriveclubVR or EVE Valkyrie and such. Maybe a "through the lens" screenshot comparison or something would help...
I'm puzzled. Would be great if the Pro would be quiet since I find the vanilla PS4 a bit hefty. But DF stated that you can hear it across the room...
And no, I dont think cranking up the volume makes any sense:
I'm running my washingmachine to drown out my vacuum cleaner to drown out my new Pro... is not what a hardwaremaker has intended...
Finally! After decades of jaggies, we can enjoy clean images on consoles! I found that bad AA was always the most destracting factor in a game. I really wonder what it will do to some VR titles...
P.S.: To all those "scorpio" lovers: nobody (MS and developers aside) knows whats coming and until than we really can enjoy supergraphics with a real product for reasonable money, instead of waiting for some teased superpixels and theoretical teraflop.
@JaxonH "as you get older you gravitate away from wanting everything to be "manly"."
Well, in 12 years you are at my age. Maybe you see the world through other eyes by then ...
And by the way: there is a huge difference between Nintendo's art style and this. Not even worth mentioning in the same sentence. Nintendo are masters at creating believable characters with a sophisticated art style.
What I like the most about the game is the desk!π Throwing the ball....
No really, its good to see developers entering the Playstation VR with such great little games. Its no AAA by any means but its solid graphic style and sound makes it a good pick for VR enthusiasts.
Uh! I must agree with what Sammy said: the art style is off-putting, at least for me. If it had a Halo Worlds Sci-Fi look, or Medievil. Or anything grittier and not so childish looking, I might've bought it. From the looks of it, its more aimed at the younger generations. Much much younger generations...
Really, what where they thinking releasing it so close to BF1? I mean both games require map knowledge and lots of playtime to get the mechanics down properly. A switch between games in similar categories never work out well!
I like Mechs and all but I'm into VR at the moment. And into BF1. Might pick it up when I have the Pro, so I can at least enjoy prettier graphics when I dive in....
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Re: Sony Reveals Winners of Japan's PlayStation Awards 2016
Goat Simulator! π
Re: Yes, Nex Machina Looks Like a Housemarque Game
@get2sammyb correct me if I'm wrong but this looks like it is indeed Matterfall. They just changed the name.
Re: Interview: Flying High with Kazutoki Kono and Ace Combat 7 on PS4
I didnt realised that they are so dedicated to VR. Sounds really great! And lets not forget: if they suceed, we might get an even bigger X-Wing experience!!!π
Re: Review: The Last Guardian (PS4)
Some games aren't about graphics and technological accomplishment of a gamesengine. They go straight for the heart. And will stay there for years.
Re: Video: PS4's Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: X-Wing VR Mission Is Ace
Oh! My! Lord Vader! Is it embarrassing to say that I teared up while sitting in the X-Wing flying among the Rebel fleet?!
This really is fanservice at its best. And I would gladly pay for more. Much more. Say, the trench run maybe? Oh, one can hope. I'll preorder Battlefront2 that much is clear now.
Re: Video: PS4's Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: X-Wing VR Mission Is Ace
Such a shame! I bought the season pass long time ago. And PSN states that I've installed it. Battlefront though, states that its not installed - there you have it. No DLCs for me (imagine the sadest face).
Will write EA and look up reddit, I might not be the only one, who migrated from PS4 to pro with this poo.
Edt: now that was fast(gotta really love reddit!). If anyone else encounter this issue. Go to 'manage game' that i the main menu where the games are listed. Under the game there are add-ons and yes, thats complicated as hell, you need to download everyone from the psnstore. Not that it would've been a good idea to do this directly from the game (where everything is locked and states that you need to buy a season pass)...
Or check this link to the subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/5gsqr3/season_pass_owner_here_anybody_else_has_this_on/
Shesh, EA really knows how to complicate things....
Language -Tasuki-
Re: Round Up: The Last Guardian PS4 Reviews Embrace the Strange
@SkanetWasTaken I second everything you said! π
Also: Will buy it on disc but later on - its just too much right now...
Re: Reaction: Sony Puts on a Perfectly Paced PSX 2016 Presser Packed with PlayStation Goodness
@bman2112 Huh? What are you talking about? PSVR is here to stay! Virtual Reality as an industry isn't going anywhere, mate.
Re: PSX 2016: Ace Combat 7 Takes to The Skies With New Trailer
I'm really looking firward to it. Loved AC6 and well, also (the much debated) Horizon for its action packed presentation.... And now, finally a VR mode. Hopefully its singleplayer. We have enough MP competition style VR games out there, imo.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced at PSX 2016?
Also:
Fallen Legion for PS4 & Vita: https://youtu.be/c9T6kYpTO68
Dino Frontier PSVR: https://youtu.be/SWWJ1yECoWo
Vane (ex Team ICO members), PS4: https://youtu.be/_d3bmmw7RWk
NieR Automata PS4: https://youtu.be/QeKnZJHt6Fc
What remains of Edith Finch PS4: https://youtu.be/DhH5bfoZJFo
Re: Reaction: Sony Puts on a Perfectly Paced PSX 2016 Presser Packed with PlayStation Goodness
Also, what I always wanted to play in VR: Surgeon Simulator VR!!,β€οΈ
Re: Reaction: Sony Puts on a Perfectly Paced PSX 2016 Presser Packed with PlayStation Goodness
@wiggleronacid I can hardly remember all the games but Y's Origin comes in 2017. And Danganronpa V3. But really, all you need is Windjammers!π
Edit: oh, you guys beat met to it!
Re: Reaction: Sony Puts on a Perfectly Paced PSX 2016 Presser Packed with PlayStation Goodness
Oh, and lets not forget: the Vita isnt dead!π
Re: Reaction: Sony Puts on a Perfectly Paced PSX 2016 Presser Packed with PlayStation Goodness
Great write up guys!
Sony really had the best presser in ages - relentless game showings and remakes of classics that fans care about! I mean, I could've gone with a WipEout VR but hey, the remaster is also a nobrainer.
That finale though - speechless!
Re: PSX 2016: Gran Turismo Sport's New PS4 Trailer Races Into View
@Ronnie1969 as far as I know, VR will only be a small part of the game. So yes, it will be included. But you can (sadly) not play the whole game in VR. It's probably just a couple of cars and tracks, think Driveclub VR style...
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think of Sony's PSX 2016 Presser?
Outstanding event. Really. They can cancel E3 and go along with the presser from the companies instead. Would've loved a X-Wing VR showin, though.
But those final minutes are nothing but outstanding to close a show like this.
ND are bloody powerhouses!
Re: Poll: Take the Push Square PlayStation Experience 2016 Community Quiz
Acecombat7 VR β€οΈ
http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/11/28/ace-combat-7-playstation-experience-playable-playstation-vr-demo/
Re: Advertising Standards Passes Judgement on No Man's Sky, Says It Didn't Mislead Customers
I really dont get all the fuzz!
Politicians are lying the heck out of twitter - nobody cares.
Gamecompany makes false PR - internet breakdown.
WTF?
Re: You Can Try Titanfall 2 For Free on PS4 Later This Week
@Fight_Teza_Fight fair enough! MW is of course a classic, enjoy it!
Re: You Can Try Titanfall 2 For Free on PS4 Later This Week
@Fight_Teza_Fight you sure about that? The Campaign of CoD cant hold a candle really. But to each their own I guess...
Re: You Can Try Titanfall 2 For Free on PS4 Later This Week
@wiiware I think they did everything right and so suggests the critics.
It all boils down to its miserable release date, really. Considering that they wont charge you for DLC! No Season Pass! No Microtransactions fee-to-pay style! We as gamers, have to set an example by buing this fine product.
Gosh, I sank my money in so much other miserable games but this one really, really deserves it. It's such a shame.
Re: You Can Try Titanfall 2 For Free on PS4 Later This Week
Actually I think the campaign lenght was just right. It wasn't bloated like oh so many other games out there. It did what it had to tell and that felt top notch and fresh, imho.
But then I'm one of those guys who takes his time and enjoy the vistas and the world and such ... in other words: I'm not rushing through it.
Re: You Can Try Titanfall 2 For Free on PS4 Later This Week
Everyone who's on the fence should at least try it!
It has one of the best campaigns out there, with great leveldesign and a lot of love for details. I'm on my second playthrough on a harder difficulty and also sank several hours into multiplayer - and completely ignored my friends who play battlefield 1 (as I did before this)!
Thumbs up!
Re: Talking Point: Why Are Fall's Biggest Blockbusters Flopping?
My guess: it comes down to fatigue and focusing on a special kind of game. You got Overwatch? You'll spend most likely all of your time there and won't bother with BF1 or CoD or Titanfall2.
On top of that, all of the above games require serious commitment to get satisfactory results. 3 shooters in a row? Who thought it will work out well? Watch Dogs2 though seems not very appealing but maybe thats just me.
We need more diversity! My GOTY: Thumper VR
(Also, that fatigue shows in people buying nes classic mini like hot prezels)
Re: PlayStation's New Commercial Is Completely Over the Top
Great to see that Sony isn't pulling back from those crazy commercials.
They need to be! β€οΈπΎβ€οΈ
Re: Feature: 10 Games We Wish Would Be Patched for PS4 Pro
Project Cars! This really really needs some stable framerates and or better AA.
Please you mad scientists, make it happen!
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS4 Pro?
Just ordered Tomb Raider and Titanfall2 now. Wanted to wait till the beauty sits at home....
Battlefield 1 though: gorgeous mother of beautiful pixels! Its mindblowing.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS4 Pro?
@Bhattiboy
"Sony are losing the console war .."
What? - wake up! Yes! Its 2016! Must be lonely under that stone...π
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS4 Pro?
Its hard to be in love with the Pro, since she isnt placing special emphasis on being a Pro, really. At least she's much quiter than my old lady.
Driveclub VR is better, although not by a mile. But I couldnt be bothered since racing with a wheel in VR is just all I need to be happy. And Rez. And Thumper.
Although I must admit that its a huge bummer, why she can not turn old games into better ones (with a little help of the develoers and Sony of course). There she is, powerful and grand. But she refuses to use that power somehow. Thats odd. Really.
Re: Guide: The Best 4K UHD HDR TVs for PS4 Pro in 2016
Dont want to come over as a superdouche but shouldn't you focus on the input lag and HDR-mode input lag for games, as a gaming centric website first and foremost?! All those listed tellies, have less information as found in the amazon links you provided. What kind of a rushed overview is this? Sorry but thats how it looks like...
A bit more indepth for those who are willing to spend some good money now:
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-resolution/4k-ultra-hd-uhd/best
Re: Hardware Review: PS4 Pro - 4King Amazing?
Nobrainer. I'll get mine soon just for supersampled 1080p and VR. I hope its worth the 400β¬, although I'll sell my vanilla PS4 soon after and it will make up nearly half of the price.
Re: Video: Does Gran Turismo Sport Look Better on PlayStation VR Than DriveClub?
On topic though: have you guys tried the Lotus superseven roadster in Munnar or Japan in the early morning light? It's superfun!
Re: Video: Does Gran Turismo Sport Look Better on PlayStation VR Than DriveClub?
@solocapers well, gaming is just a small portion of uses for VR. The industry as a whole is gaining attention by heaps of companies and producing news on a daily basis.
VR is here to stay, alongside AR. In the not to distant future everyone will see it as totally normal to have such light and hi-res mobile devices, to do realtime conversations across the globe in virtual-private rooms with avatars. (Oculus has started working on it). Handtracking, easy to use tracked devices and bodyparts, foveated rendering for precise eye-to-eye contact and improvements of ressources, allowing 4k per eye, etc....
But you need to start somewhere. (Remember the DK1?) And choose if you want to be a part of what marks the beginning of a new tech era. And enjoy it for what it is.βοΈοΈ
Re: Video: Does Gran Turismo Sport Look Better on PlayStation VR Than DriveClub?
@solocapers sure, there may be a lot of folks that don't feel the need to keep their PSVR. They jumped in not knowing what to expect. And what you get is exactly 1st gen VR, in a nice package. With lots of games and experiences from the getgo. There are lots of Vive and Rift owners who also bought into PSVR just to enjoy some exclusives (reddit/psvr).
Prices will come down, headsets will get lighter and with higher resolution somewhere down the line. VR is here to stay. It will only get better. This is early adopter level, so yes, its not perfect by any means...
Re: Video: Does Gran Turismo Sport Look Better on PlayStation VR Than DriveClub?
@solocapers VR is just an enhancement to gaming and experiences. After playing BF1 for a couple of evenings, I just had the itch to be in VR again and kicked around in EVE Valyrie - and it was great fun indeed! (Also because I tend to have less motion sickness in the support class).
I also have a GearVR/S6. I dont use it every day of course. But when I watch a 3D movie or The Expanse on Netflix on it, its just an awesome experience! Thats at least how I approach VR...
In other terms: you need a PSVR, a Pro, AND a 4k HDR10 (lagfree) telly. And a new job
Re: Video: Robinson: The Journey Walks with Dinosaurs on PlayStation VR
Fingers crossed! I already heard bad thigs about the locomotion and the lack of interactivity with the surroundings...
I might get it anyway, though. Just to gaze at the landscape and dinsosaurs.
Depends also a bit on the pricing, since in germany its listed for 69β¬ - which is a bit steep, imo.
Re: Video: PS4 Pro Is the Quietest PlayStation 4 to Date
@Neolit oh, I didn't consider opening it but that sounds good, thanks for the advice!
Although, since I'll soon get my Pro, I might find another solution to the problem...π
Re: Feature: Should You Buy the PS4 Pro?
@get2sammyb well thanks! Obviously the resolution stays the same but as long as the image has less jaggies, it might be perceived as sharper.
Re: Video: PS4 Pro Is the Quietest PlayStation 4 to Date
@Deadlyblack are you serious? You mean even when running games from the harddrive like Battlefield, Driveclub and such? I find it hard to believe, since mine is often at maximum at times and yes it stands free with much space around it....
Re: Feature: Should You Buy the PS4 Pro?
Can you get into a bit more detail on VR?
Many of us are hesitant to know how it improves titles like DriveclubVR or EVE Valkyrie and such. Maybe a "through the lens" screenshot comparison or something would help...
Re: Video: PS4 Pro Is the Quietest PlayStation 4 to Date
I'm puzzled. Would be great if the Pro would be quiet since I find the vanilla PS4 a bit hefty. But DF stated that you can hear it across the room...
And no, I dont think cranking up the volume makes any sense:
I'm running my washingmachine to drown out my vacuum cleaner to drown out my new Pro... is not what a hardwaremaker has intended...
Re: Feature: How PS4 Pro Will Bring Bullshot Quality Visuals to Your Home
@PaperyWhiteBoy nail on the head. Hard.
Re: Feature: How PS4 Pro Will Bring Bullshot Quality Visuals to Your Home
Finally! After decades of jaggies, we can enjoy clean images on consoles! I found that bad AA was always the most destracting factor in a game. I really wonder what it will do to some VR titles...
P.S.: To all those "scorpio" lovers: nobody (MS and developers aside) knows whats coming and until than we really can enjoy supergraphics with a real product for reasonable money, instead of waiting for some teased superpixels and theoretical teraflop.
@Furtin Language -Tasuki-
Re: Review: Tethered (PS4)
@JaxonH Nice of you how you are assuming what I do or watch all the time. Must be your age. π
Re: Ni no Kuni II Finally Gets a Mention as Developer Reveals Kingdom Building
Day one!
Re: Review: Tethered (PS4)
@JaxonH "as you get older you gravitate away from wanting everything to be "manly"."
Well, in 12 years you are at my age. Maybe you see the world through other eyes by then ...
And by the way: there is a huge difference between Nintendo's art style and this. Not even worth mentioning in the same sentence. Nintendo are masters at creating believable characters with a sophisticated art style.
Re: Review: Wayward Sky (PS4)
What I like the most about the game is the desk!π
Throwing the ball....
No really, its good to see developers entering the Playstation VR with such great little games. Its no AAA by any means but its solid graphic style and sound makes it a good pick for VR enthusiasts.
Re: Review: Tethered (PS4)
Uh! I must agree with what Sammy said: the art style is off-putting, at least for me. If it had a Halo Worlds Sci-Fi look, or Medievil. Or anything grittier and not so childish looking, I might've bought it. From the looks of it, its more aimed at the younger generations. Much much younger generations...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 141
Battlefield1 all the way!
Re: Video: Having a Ball with Titanfall 2 on PS4
Really, what where they thinking releasing it so close to BF1? I mean both games require map knowledge and lots of playtime to get the mechanics down properly. A switch between games in similar categories never work out well!
I like Mechs and all but I'm into VR at the moment. And into BF1. Might pick it up when I have the Pro, so I can at least enjoy prettier graphics when I dive in....