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@Overmind Ah nice, good to hear. The only trophies i didn't get for World/ Rise were the crowns. Too much of a grind. Looks like I'll get the plat for this one.

@Overmind I care. Congrats dude. How many hours of gameplay did it take to get it?

The culture war really has permeated all corners of culture at this point. It's sad to see.

@bluemage1989 Empathy starts to develop in children aged 7.

I hope you are never in a position where you have to rely on someone else for help. Good luck.

@Ooccoo_Jr Thanks for that. I'll bear that in mind next time someone says to me: 'See you next Tuesday.'

@species Surprisingly well. I'm not sure anything beats keyboard and mouse for these games but the way they have adapted it is very impressive.

So glad this turned out well. Going to be my next purchase.

@AdamNovice I've heard that which is why I gave it a shot but I feel it just isn't for me. Good luck to anyone who enjoys it though.

@ErrantRob I know what you mean. I tried to watch WWE when they signed with Netflix and it was just over-produced, over-commercialised rubbish. Maybe it's a nostalgia goggles thing but it seems like a different product entirely these days.

This isn't usually my type of game, but since it is developed by the same guy as Stanley Parable I may have to give it a go.

That's awesome. Great to see both Suikoden and Two Point Museum on there also. In the words of the immortal Vincent Caravella: 'There has never been a better time to play video games'.

@nessisonett I'm not sure if you are suggesting that is a negative thing but I'm really glad sites like this still exist. I have zero interest in using Twitter or any other social media site.

@djlard So no you don't.

@djlard Do you have any evidence of the claim that reviewers are paid in exchange for good review scores?

@species I liked Inquisition. You know what they say: opinions are like a*seholes.

@B0udoir Awesome thanks for the tip. Ill give it a go next time I play.

@B0udoir You're onto something with the HDR tweaking. I've just lowered shadow and detail brightness and it looks much better.

I'm struggling a bit with it. The story is so uninteresting. It's just making me want to play through World/ Iceborne again. Bare bones story at 60 fps.

People are desperate to hate this game aren't they? Its almost comical.

@AK4tywill Sound advice. Choice paralysis is a real thing that I have been known to struggle with. You've convinced me to hold off and focus on what I'm currently playing.

I'm really debating Robo Cop at that price despite not being a fan of the IP (never seen it). I have a huge backlog already though so I really shouldn't...

@Mikey856 Apparently you can see if the monster is a crown when starting the hunt now. Should make those trophies much simpler to obtain.

There is not enough software that appeals to me to warant it.

@DennisReynolds Yep it's broken. My first question was can I still play my playstation? They called me sad and then did me a customised cast so I can still hold a controller. God bless the NHS.

I'm currently sitting in A & E with a suspected broken wrist. I have this preorded. I'm praying I can actually play it....

Awesome. A month where i actually want to play all 3 games.

@ButterySmooth30FPS You should start with World. It's dirt cheap these days and has a smooth on boarding process for new players (mostly smooth anyway). It's also a brilliant game in its own right.

@Darude84 I see that sentiment a lot. People need to get over the fact that generations are no longer as strict as they used to be. Incremental upgrades are the natural progression of things. When the PS6 comes out most of those games will be playable on PS5.

@Boxmonkey It's fair enought if those IPs do not interest you but they are huge system selling games.

Off the top of my head, some big games this generation:

God of War Ragnarok
Spiderman Man 2
Horizon Forbidden West
Balders Gate 3
Elden Ring
Returnal
Astro Bot
Gran Turismo 7
Kingdom Come Deliverence
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Metaphor Refantazio
Demons Souls
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Stellar Blade
Final Fantasy XVI
Jedi Survivor
Silent Hill 2
Dragons Dogma 2

If none of those appeal to you then, again, that's fine. However saying there are no interesting AAA games this gen is misguided at best and disingenuous at worst.

I know most of these are available on PS4 also but that's the way things are going. Generations aren't defined as tightly as they used to be. These are all current generation games.

Sales for this thing were always going to drop after the launch period. Entusiasts have already bought in.

It's simply way too much money when sitting on the shelf next to the base PS5 at nearly half the price.

@Mikey856 Just wait until we start seeing Halo and Gears of War on there. Crazy times.

@Northern_munkey I didn't see your original comment but good for you.

On topic - It's very clear there was scumbag behaviour going on here. No one in a position of power should be texting those kind of things to their subordinates.

People that want a business that employs thousands of people to go out of business are pathetic.

I don't know about anyone else but it hasn't been working in a while for me. I've been trying to log into Concord since October to no avail.

If they can manage close to 4k at 40fps I will be very happy.

I checked out of the Sims as it got more complex. I'd love a remaster of the first 2 on PS5 provided it was the full experience.

@Orpheus79V They were just talking about politics/ culture war BS. Impossible to get away from it these days.

I've never played this game despite always hearing gushing praise. I keep holding off thinking there will be a remake at some point.

I played this game at EGX 2020. Crazy it isn't out yet.

@B0udoir Seems to me like a stress test for the servers and to check if crossplay is working as intended.

@JB_Whiting I buy digital due to the convenience but very, very rarely at launch. My backlog is so big that I just wait for a decent sale. By that point the game is all patched up and ready to go.

Game of the generation so far for me. Absolutely loved it from start to finish. It was the perfect length and every level was such a joy to play. It struck those nostalgia feels in exactly rhe right place. Well deserved.

My number 2 for the year after Astro Bot (Balatro at number 3). The story stumbles a bit near the end but the game is absolutely fantastic. Should have guessed this would be #3 and Metaphor #2. Metaphor got the platinum for best RPG, whereas this took the gold one.

Cant wait for the next game. The series goes from strength to strength. Roll on Pirate Yakuza.

@Corc11 By that logic Call of Duty or Assassins Creed should be GOTY every year right?

Balatro would be higher on my list. An awesome game and an incredible achievement.

@breakneck Fair criticism and it's fine if they aren't your thing. However, Rebirth and XVI are both critically acclaimed, well loved games. Final Fantasy's identity has shifted game from game since 9 and has resulted in some hits and some misses.

Between 7 remake, XIV and XVI they seem to be in a really good spot with the franchise.

@MaelysLeFleau 'A proper noun is a noun that serves as the name for a specific place, person, or thing. To distinguish them from common nouns, proper nouns are always capitalized in English. Proper nouns include personal names, place names, names of companies and organizations. Etc.'

I feel like I knew this at some point in my life but it had been long forgotten.

@UltimateOtaku91 Are you certain about Wukong? I would suggest Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth in its place.

@Kira_Moonvalley Yes. It's superior to playroom in every way.

Great pick. Played it earlier in the year as my first experience with Persona 3. It will probably be a little higher on my personal list but glad to see it here.

I think I'm going to grab Alan Wake 2 at that price. For those that have played it, are the DLC's worth it? I notice the deluxe edition is also on sale....

I have the best part of three weeks off now so I plan to finish Astro Bot, Indiana Jones and God of War Ragnarok. Will probably sprinkle in some Final Fantasy XIV in there as well. Working on getting my last tank (Dark Knight) to max level.

Enjoy the holiday periods all. The world seems a crazy place at the minute so take some time to chill out, relax, game and spend quality time with loved ones. 🎄 🎄 🎄