Massive, narrative, open-world games are what I'm tired of. Linear, narrative-driven games such as Stellar Blade and Silent Hill f are what I prefer now. I just don't have the time or the patience at my current age to sink 250 hours or more into a single massive open-world game.
Silent Hill 2 Remake was my first Silent Hill game and possibly the scariest horror game I have ever played. I played it with headphones on late at night... Looking forward to this. ๐
However, the gameplay looks a lot like the original Ghost of Tsushima. I have no problem with it, but I thought it was going to be an entirely new experience gameplay-wise.
People laugh and name-call until their game gets censored. If this was a choice the devs decided to make organically, fine; otherwise, buzz off with your politics.
For those complaining about the widgets, you can actually adjust them manually, and it will look great. Mine only has three widgets, and I have placed them all the way to the left of the screen, so I can see Eve and the planet just fine to the right. It really is animating too, which is neat.
@DrGrief I was somewhat interested in it when I was younger, but now in my mid-30s, I don't see the appeal. I much prefer chilling at night with my 48" S90D and booting up the PS5 Pro.
Nah, I'm good with my PS5 Pro. Nintendo style games aren't for me anymore. Also, that FromSoftware exclusive doesn't do anything for me. I respect the game design from that studio, (because some of the games I play have been clearly influenced by it), but I don't like the lack of difficulty options in their games. ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
I barely play my Switch, so I probably won't get a Switch 2 unless they release a mind-blowingly good game that really appeals to meโsomething other than Mario or Zelda.
I was under the impression that Shuhei Yoshida, a Japanese executive, founded Stellar Blade. Now that he's left, I'm unsure if Sony will remain the best at finding "hidden gems." Here's hoping, but I'm not very optimistic. ๐
I'm not surprised by the review. I like the series, but it's always felt like a 'B' tier series, never an 'A' tier. I'll still be buying and playing it soon, though.
@Bagwag82 True, I didn't take the tech seriously a few years ago when it started to be pushed on us, but now, after a just few years, I'm seriously blown away by it. Interesting times ahead.
@RagnarLothbrok Yeah, but no one would have heard of it and I seriously doubt the production value would have been the same, since the studio behind the game got financial support from Sony.
There is nothing wrong with experimenting with Ai. Who knows, maybe a new innovatived idea or gaming mechanics can come out of it. Gamers always complain about something even when company's try something new.
@Godot25 The PS5 pro whole existence is based on giving a more consistent dynamic resolution and frame rate performance than the original ps5, and it does.
Only Japan, Korea and China can save gaming at this rate. They've been carrying this whole gen by theirs back. Western developers need to get their ***** together.
I actually enjoy having the options to choose which mode I want to play my games on my display that i spent money on. Seem like some people want to go back to the days of locked framerates and resolution on a console..yeah, right. With modern tv supporting all sorts of specs: 1080p, 2160p, 60hz,120hz, hdr/non-hdr, vrr/non-vrr..etc etc... That's just not going to happen.
It will really suck if the PS5 pro becomes a necessity to handle newer games at 60/120fps later this generation and because of tariffs, it get sold for $1000...
@Porco Exactly. Sony games are going to PC to basically get pirated. Sony is better of putting their games on Xbox and Nintendo (blasphemy i know). At least on those systems, they won't get pirated.
More options for gamers is never a bad thing. Just because the Series S, with its cheaper price point (along with gamepass to boots), isn't for you, that doesn't mean another gamer won't benefit from it, especially those gamers who are struggling financially.
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Re: Poll: Does the Steam Machine Pose a Threat to PS5?
Sorry, but the PS5, not to mention the PS5 Pro, feels like a more luxury product compared to this thing. ๐ฎโจ
Re: Halo Confirmed for PS5, Remake of First Game Out in 2026
Not interested. If I had wanted to play Halo, I would have bought an Xbox or PC ages ago. ๐ฎ๐ป
Re: People Don't Buy Anywhere Near As Many Games As You Think
Every now and then. Definitely not monthly or more than once a month. When there's nothing interesting to buy, I just jump back to an online game.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Getting Sick of Sony's Supposedly 'Samey' Approach to Story Telling?
Massive, narrative, open-world games are what I'm tired of. Linear, narrative-driven games such as Stellar Blade and Silent Hill f are what I prefer now. I just don't have the time or the patience at my current age to sink 250 hours or more into a single massive open-world game.
Re: Ghost of Yotei (PS5) - The Greatest Sucker Punch Game Ever
I'm too busy enjoying Silent Hill f.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Silent Hill F?
@ThroughTheIris56 I always play survival horror games before bed; this game is no exception. ๐
Re: 'There's No Real Need for a PS6': Industry Veteran Weighs in on Next-Gen Debate
People who expect this thing to come out in 2030 are in for a rude awakening.
Re: Ghost of Tsushima Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with Free PSN Avatars
Finally, some new avatars.
Re: Silent Hill 1 Remake Announced, from Bloober Team
Silent Hill 2 Remake was my first Silent Hill game and possibly the scariest horror game I have ever played. I played it with headphones on late at night... Looking forward to this. ๐
Re: Stellar Blade Dev Massively Upgrades 3D Scanning Tech Ahead of Sequel
So excited for a sequel! This game, while being very stylish, also has one of the best soundtracks in gaming.
Re: Stellar Blade Sequel Announced, Out by 2027
I just heard and i'm very happy ๐๐ฝ๐ฅน
Re: Sony Makes Stellar Blade Complete Edition for PS5, PC Official, Some Outfits Revealed
PC gamers who haven't played this are in for a treat. Just please don't pirate it, this game is worth your money and I want a sequel. ๐
Re: PS5 Pro Is No Longer the Most Expensive Console You Can Buy
I managed to get mine before the price inevitably increased because of Trump's tariffs. Zero regrets.
Re: Xbox Now Selling PS5 Games for $80, Joins Switch 2 in Price Increase
I bought every electronic device I needed to survive the Trump tariff war a few months ago. I'm good.
Re: PS5's Newest Firmware Feature Is Not Getting Enough Attention
Just noticed it tonight and I like it ๐๐ฝ
Re: Ghost of Yotei Gets PS5 Release Date, Trailer, Pre-Order Details
Everything looks very good. ๐๐ฝ
However, the gameplay looks a lot like the original Ghost of Tsushima. I have no problem with it, but I thought it was going to be an entirely new experience gameplay-wise.
Re: Wuthering Waves Fanbase in Flames After Dev Makes Some Undies Edits
People laugh and name-call until their game gets censored. If this was a choice the devs decided to make organically, fine; otherwise, buzz off with your politics.
Re: New Animated PS5 Wallpapers Are Dropping, But You May Have to Wait
For those complaining about the widgets, you can actually adjust them manually, and it will look great. Mine only has three widgets, and I have placed them all the way to the left of the screen, so I can see Eve and the planet just fine to the right. It really is animating too, which is neat.
Re: New Animated PS5 Wallpapers Are Dropping, But You May Have to Wait
Nice. Stellar Blade one is mine โจ๏ธ
Re: PlayStation Is Dying to Know What You Think of Nintendo Switch 2 in Player Survey
@DrGrief I was somewhat interested in it when I was younger, but now in my mid-30s, I don't see the appeal. I much prefer chilling at night with my 48" S90D and booting up the PS5 Pro.
Re: Feature: PS5's Not Perfect, But Here Are 5 Ways It's More Consumer Friendly Than Switch 2
Nintendo has always been anti-consumer; they just get away with it more because they're Nintendo, everyone's favorite childhood gaming company.
Re: Poll: PS5 Fans, Are You Sold on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Nah, I'm good with my PS5 Pro. Nintendo style games aren't for me anymore. Also, that FromSoftware exclusive doesn't do anything for me. I respect the game design from that studio, (because some of the games I play have been clearly influenced by it), but I don't like the lack of difficulty options in their games. ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch 2 Direct - 5 Things for PS5 Fans to Pay Attention To
I barely play my Switch, so I probably won't get a Switch 2 unless they release a mind-blowingly good game that really appeals to meโsomething other than Mario or Zelda.
Re: Kids Aren't Dreaming of Owning a PS6, Says Netflix Games Boss
Nothing beats chilling at night and gaming on a 50+ inch premium TV.
Re: We've Got the Best in the World at Finding Hidden Gems for PS5, Says Sony
I was under the impression that Shuhei Yoshida, a Japanese executive, founded Stellar Blade. Now that he's left, I'm unsure if Sony will remain the best at finding "hidden gems." Here's hoping, but I'm not very optimistic. ๐
Re: Metal Eden PS5 Gets Blistering Gameplay Trailer, Demo in April
In my experience, demos rarely do a game justice. I prefer to play the final product.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above
I'm not surprised by the review. I like the series, but it's always felt like a 'B' tier series, never an 'A' tier. I'll still be buying and playing it soon, though.
Re: Horizon Dev Promises It Isn't Trying to Replace Aloy Actress with AI
@Bagwag82 True, I didn't take the tech seriously a few years ago when it started to be pushed on us, but now, after a just few years, I'm seriously blown away by it. Interesting times ahead.
Re: As War on AI Rages, Two Zenless Zone Zero Stars Say They Were Replaced Without Prior Notice
@CutchuSlow Never say never
Re: BlizzCon Returns in 2026 After a Two Year Absence
Give us an Overwatch 2 PS5 Pro enhanced edition with 4K/120fps already. I'm sick of Blizzard treating console players like second-class citizens.๐
Re: Rise of the Ronin Would Not Have Been Made Without Sony
@Contimaloris It's been on sale several times now on the Playstation Store.
Re: Rise of the Ronin Would Not Have Been Made Without Sony
@RagnarLothbrok Yeah, but no one would have heard of it and I seriously doubt the production value would have been the same, since the studio behind the game got financial support from Sony.
Re: Rise of the Ronin Would Not Have Been Made Without Sony
I'll get it on sale someday. Too many games, too little time.
Re: Intergalactic PS5 Game All About Faith, Religion, and 'Being Lonely'
I'm interested in the topic so I'll keep an open mind.
Re: Sony's AI Leak Reveals a Creepy Sci-Fi Future PS5 Gamers Donโt Necessarily Want
There is nothing wrong with experimenting with Ai. Who knows, maybe a new innovatived idea or gaming mechanics can come out of it. Gamers always complain about something even when company's try something new.
Re: PS5 Pro's PSSR to Be Upgraded with FSR 4-Like Tech in 2026
@FEWGEE1 2026 is fine. Scalpers are going to make sure regular folks won't get their hands on a PS6 at least a year after it's release.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Will Require a Microsoft Account to Play on PS5, Raising Preservation Problems
@x3King84 Xbox and Microsoft are related. From the Playstation perspective this is just weird.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Will Require a Microsoft Account to Play on PS5, Raising Preservation Problems
I guess Playstation consoles are no longer 'closed platform'?
Re: PS5 Pro Hands Assassin's Creed Shadows 3 Exclusive Graphics Modes
@Godot25 The PS5 pro whole existence is based on giving a more consistent dynamic resolution and frame rate performance than the original ps5, and it does.
Re: The Last of Us Gets Its Own Limited Edition DualSense PS5 Controller
@AndyKazama My man
Re: Could the Next Xbox Get a Head Start on PS6?
>No Old Gen support
Yeah, this rumor is false.
Re: Xbox Wants Its Games to 'Reach the Broadest Audience Possible' as It Plots More Long-Standing, Flagship Franchises for PS5
@Neither_scene Nintendo does the exact same thing but no one cares.
Re: Ghost of Yotei Dev Eager to Push Creatively and Technically with Anticipated PS5 Sequel
@Dalamar A sequel featuring an older Jin would of been cool to me
Re: Warner Bros. Games Closes Multiple Studios, Wonder Woman Cancelled
Only Japan, Korea and China can save gaming at this rate. They've been carrying this whole gen by theirs back. Western developers need to get their ***** together.
Re: Hands On: Monster Hunter Wilds Performance Certainly Isn't Perfect on PS5, PS5 Pro
I actually enjoy having the options to choose which mode I want to play my games on my display that i spent money on. Seem like some people want to go back to the days of locked framerates and resolution on a console..yeah, right. With modern tv supporting all sorts of specs: 1080p, 2160p, 60hz,120hz, hdr/non-hdr, vrr/non-vrr..etc etc... That's just not going to happen.
Re: Ubisoft Responds to Latest Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Crisis
I will stay in the shadows until reviews and performances are up ๐ค๐ฅท
Re: Sony Steps Up PS5 Shipments in an Effort to Avoid Shortages Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
It will really suck if the PS5 pro becomes a necessity to handle newer games at 60/120fps later this generation and because of tariffs, it get sold for $1000...
Re: PS5's Secret to Growth in China: Make Local Devs Successful Worldwide
@playstation1995 Japan will always be GOAT but i have been very impressed with China and Korea this generation.
Re: Ex-Sony Exec Says PC Ports of Old PS5 Games Are Almost Like Printing Money
@Porco Exactly. Sony games are going to PC to basically get pirated. Sony is better of putting their games on Xbox and Nintendo (blasphemy i know). At least on those systems, they won't get pirated.
Re: Xbox Boss Says He's Given Up Trying to Convince PS5 Players to Switch Systems
More options for gamers is never a bad thing. Just because the Series S, with its cheaper price point (along with gamepass to boots), isn't for you, that doesn't mean another gamer won't benefit from it, especially those gamers who are struggling financially.