@Th3solution I started checking Best Buy and Amazon and GameStop (in addition to just PS Direct) and ended up getting mine in a Best Buy restock. Came within two days. Just FYI!
Just got one of these the other day. I haven't had a chance to play much on it - newborn baby life! - but looking forward to booting it up after this update and experiencing the new-and-improved.
Awesome news. I downloaded the Switch demo today but haven't had a chance to get to it yet - was hoping for a PS5 demo instead. Will definitely give this a shot as soon as it's available.
Finally purchased and started this today. I couldn't put it down this afternoon - I absolutely love it. I'm about 80% through and just blown away. So happy to see it on this list. I need more short, satisfying experiences like this!
I'm about 25 hours into Arise and loving it. I hear online (including here) that it falls off in the second half, but it's been a worthwhile investment (and just gorgeous!) thus far.
Cool to see it get DLC, but a little odd that it's so late. Will be interested to see if reviewers think it's worth revisiting the characters and world of Arise or if the DLC is forgettable/skippable.
I just purchased this on sale recently and I'm very close to starting it. (Keep getting gun-shy because I'm short on time to play at the moment.) This is interesting - maybe DLC? Maybe standalone?
Think this game will be very big on PS5. I'm certainly more interested in it than Genshin based on what kind of game it is. Though I would have been more likely to dive straight in if it had come out this summer. Now we're getting into dangerous release territory, and the backlog only grows...
Been waiting for this huge update to finally take the plunge on Cyberpunk. For those who've played - can you sorta roleplay as a corpo, or does every origin story break away and feed into the same "left my past behind" kind of thing?
Just finished this tonight (plus all DLC) on Switch. First playthrough. Absolutely wonderful - I adored it. Takes a tiny bit to get rolling and then opens up into a wonderful journey with a ton of worthwhile stories within. Sticks the landing. Very unique and memorable experience.
I've had a love-hate relationship (mostly love, but I dip in and out) with Destiny since D1. Been playing again recently and have really enjoyed catching up on content and playing a ton of PvP (always feels great to return). I think I'm going to get Lightfall and see how this next expansion kicks off, but I decided not to preorder the $100 version because that just seems like too large of a commitment up front. (I was seriously considering it when I first jumped back in and was playing for hours and hours each day, but now that I'm in a rhythm after a few weeks and am also playing other games, I feel the Destiny treadmill beneath my feet and feel less sure that I want to play Destiny and little else for that long).
Will be good to see the quality of life improvements, which are always a big highlight of any expansion. They've talked a lot about simplifying the nonsense (fewer currencies to juggle) and adding variety to activities and builds while preserving the power fantasy.
@Beeeee-AHH-eer This is my thinking as well. Actually just came straight to this comments section after seeing the spot on Twitter - to see if anyone else noticed. That has to be it.
Cool concept but never even saw an opportunity to use it. Glad they're phasing it out if it's pointless. Good to keep the cleanest possible UI (and be honest about what features haven't gained any traction).
@Deoxyr1bose Generally dislike leaks when they spoil a brand new announcement, but I enjoy something like this - which is basically just a "Get ready!" tweet - to build short-term excitement.
@Don_Corleone Big Don, where did I say anything in praise of the Xbox controller(s)? I just said that I'm sticking with my DualSense! Don't send La Famiglia after me!
I guess this is good news for folks who like back paddles and customization, but... I'm a huge fan of the stock DS, so I'll stick with it. It's a little bulky, I guess, but it feels great to me otherwise.
@LiamCroft Good to know. I was waiting for the PS5 upgrade for (hopefully) better visuals on RE2, but it seems like if I don't want to sacrifice performance and don't have a 120hz TV, I should just play this PS5 version with the new options turned off. That's fine.
Have been waiting to jump into this until we get a 60 fps PS5 version... wasn't sure if it would happen, but here we are! Excited to see what all of the hype is about. P4G on Vita is one of my favorite games ever.
Oh snap! Can't say I expected to see this news tonight!
Absolutely love that SRPGs are having a resurgence lately (or rather, that publishers are finally responding to the demand that has existed for a long time).
I can't wait til Spartacus is officially announced so that we can stop speculating and start making actual value judgments about whether or not it works for us. Here's hoping it's an appealing package.
Uncharted 2 gets all of the praise, and it's terrific - and I'm sure it blew people away upon release, especially in how big of a jump it is from UC1 - but having just played all of the Uncharteds last year for the first time, UC4 is my personal favorite and a real cut above the rest.
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Re: PS Portal Update Appears to Have Quietly Improved Video Quality
@Th3solution I started checking Best Buy and Amazon and GameStop (in addition to just PS Direct) and ended up getting mine in a Best Buy restock. Came within two days. Just FYI!
Re: PS Portal Update Appears to Have Quietly Improved Video Quality
@Doctor_BK @LikelySatan Thanks, guys.
Re: PS Portal Update Appears to Have Quietly Improved Video Quality
Just got one of these the other day. I haven't had a chance to play much on it - newborn baby life! - but looking forward to booting it up after this update and experiencing the new-and-improved.
Re: Begin Planning Your Unicorn Overlord Adventure with Free PS5, PS4 Demo
Awesome news. I downloaded the Switch demo today but haven't had a chance to get to it yet - was hoping for a PS5 demo instead. Will definitely give this a shot as soon as it's available.
Re: Game of the Year: #10 - Cocoon
Finally purchased and started this today. I couldn't put it down this afternoon - I absolutely love it. I'm about 80% through and just blown away. So happy to see it on this list. I need more short, satisfying experiences like this!
Re: Substantial Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn DLC Will Cost You $30
I'm about 25 hours into Arise and loving it. I hear online (including here) that it falls off in the second half, but it's been a worthwhile investment (and just gorgeous!) thus far.
Cool to see it get DLC, but a little odd that it's so late. Will be interested to see if reviewers think it's worth revisiting the characters and world of Arise or if the DLC is forgettable/skippable.
Re: Tales of Arise '2nd Anniversary Special Livestream' Announced for TGS 2023
I just purchased this on sale recently and I'm very close to starting it. (Keep getting gun-shy because I'm short on time to play at the moment.) This is interesting - maybe DLC? Maybe standalone?
Re: Anticipated Gacha RPG Honkai: Star Rail Opens PS5 Technical Test Sign-Ups
Think this game will be very big on PS5. I'm certainly more interested in it than Genshin based on what kind of game it is. Though I would have been more likely to dive straight in if it had come out this summer. Now we're getting into dangerous release territory, and the backlog only grows...
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Gameplay Shows Huge Changes in Action
@ShogunRok Thanks. That's basically what I assumed. Makes sense. Excited to try it out.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Gameplay Shows Huge Changes in Action
Been waiting for this huge update to finally take the plunge on Cyberpunk. For those who've played - can you sorta roleplay as a corpo, or does every origin story break away and feed into the same "left my past behind" kind of thing?
Re: Mini Review: Citizen Sleeper (PS5) - Solemn Yet Satisfying Sci-Fi Storytelling
Just finished this tonight (plus all DLC) on Switch. First playthrough. Absolutely wonderful - I adored it. Takes a tiny bit to get rolling and then opens up into a wonderful journey with a ton of worthwhile stories within. Sticks the landing. Very unique and memorable experience.
Re: The Future Looks Bright for Destiny 2, Through Lightfall and Beyond
I've had a love-hate relationship (mostly love, but I dip in and out) with Destiny since D1. Been playing again recently and have really enjoyed catching up on content and playing a ton of PvP (always feels great to return). I think I'm going to get Lightfall and see how this next expansion kicks off, but I decided not to preorder the $100 version because that just seems like too large of a commitment up front. (I was seriously considering it when I first jumped back in and was playing for hours and hours each day, but now that I'm in a rhythm after a few weeks and am also playing other games, I feel the Destiny treadmill beneath my feet and feel less sure that I want to play Destiny and little else for that long).
Will be good to see the quality of life improvements, which are always a big highlight of any expansion. They've talked a lot about simplifying the nonsense (fewer currencies to juggle) and adding variety to activities and builds while preserving the power fantasy.
Re: You'll Now Have a 'Much Easier Time' Finding PS5 Consoles, Says Sony
@Beeeee-AHH-eer This is my thinking as well. Actually just came straight to this comments section after seeing the spot on Twitter - to see if anyone else noticed. That has to be it.
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for September 2022 Leaked
Toem rules. Don't sleep on it.
Re: Sony Discontinuing PS5 Accolades As No One Used Them
Cool concept but never even saw an opportunity to use it. Glad they're phasing it out if it's pointless. Good to keep the cleanest possible UI (and be honest about what features haven't gained any traction).
Re: Prominent Leaker Teases Impending God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Reveals
@Deoxyr1bose Generally dislike leaks when they spoil a brand new announcement, but I enjoy something like this - which is basically just a "Get ready!" tweet - to build short-term excitement.
Re: Rumour: Sony to Announce a Premium Pro Controller for PS5
@Don_Corleone Big Don, where did I say anything in praise of the Xbox controller(s)? I just said that I'm sticking with my DualSense! Don't send La Famiglia after me!
Re: Rumour: Sony to Announce a Premium Pro Controller for PS5
I guess this is good news for folks who like back paddles and customization, but... I'm a huge fan of the stock DS, so I'll stick with it. It's a little bulky, I guess, but it feels great to me otherwise.
Re: Resident Evil 2 (PS5) - A Cheap and Fairly Cheerful Upgrade
@LiamCroft Good to know. I was waiting for the PS5 upgrade for (hopefully) better visuals on RE2, but it seems like if I don't want to sacrifice performance and don't have a 120hz TV, I should just play this PS5 version with the new options turned off. That's fine.
Re: Persona 5 Royal PS5 Remaster Seemingly Confirmed, Releases 21st October
Have been waiting to jump into this until we get a 60 fps PS5 version... wasn't sure if it would happen, but here we are! Excited to see what all of the hype is about. P4G on Vita is one of my favorite games ever.
Re: Tactics Ogre: Reborn Appears on PS Store
Oh snap! Can't say I expected to see this news tonight!
Absolutely love that SRPGs are having a resurgence lately (or rather, that publishers are finally responding to the demand that has existed for a long time).
Re: Mini Review: This War of Mine: Final Cut (PS5) - Sombre Survival Hits Hard
This has been in my backlog for a while - along with Frostpunk, this dev's next game. Both are intriguing and I really need to give them a shot.
Re: Permanent PS Now Games Leaving the Service without Much Notice
I can't wait til Spartacus is officially announced so that we can stop speculating and start making actual value judgments about whether or not it works for us. Here's hoping it's an appealing package.
Re: Poll: What's the Best Uncharted Game?
Uncharted 2 gets all of the praise, and it's terrific - and I'm sure it blew people away upon release, especially in how big of a jump it is from UC1 - but having just played all of the Uncharteds last year for the first time, UC4 is my personal favorite and a real cut above the rest.