@naruball I'm sure there was a Push Square article not so long back, saying Sony would be "doubling down" ...๐ค I've not kept up to date, so maybe you're right and they've had a change of heart ๐
So I've not played much of Veilguard (just got off the boat to the night time market place) and honestly I'm enjoying the game so far - too early to tell if it'll be the masterpiece Origins was however....As for the reception; I'm really seeing a tale of two halves here - countless people saying it's amazing, countless people saying it's dreadful - which can only mean one group is either lying or hasn't played enough to produce a concrete conclusion....Due to this I'm now gonna ignore both groups and just see for myself ๐
@Nepp67 Never forget though, that absolute woeful interaction with those four players during the E3 reveal - Seriously, who the hell talks like that ๐ณ๐
So i took a nosey to see how long this was, expecting typical LaD/Yakuza fare of around 30hrs....turns out its barely 15 - I mean if that turns out to be true, then truly what a waste ๐คจ
If anyone deserves a media break, its Larian....One has to wonder though if the next game will release full fat like Divinity or start as early access like BG3?? ๐
To those already knee deep in booze, fatty snacks and crap telly - I say good hunting my fellow brothers and sisters...and obviously Merry Christmas also ๐ค๐
@GilgaMax309 who said i enjoyed the story...bunch of over indulgent tripe with unbearable dialogue, seemingly intelligent people making stupid decisions...and dont get me started on that vomit inducing love triangle ๐... I get it - for reasons ill never know, people will always sing the praises of the witcher and C2077, just understand i never will unless i deem it justified ๐...Still, like i said before, i did like Siri , and im glad theyre making her 4s PC ๐
@DennisReynolds we'll agree to disagree on that one...With the exception of Siri - there wasn't a single one I didn't want to punch repeatedly ๐๐
Thank God it's Siri.... However I do have a few suggestions - don't bring in any more characters from last time...not one was the least bit likeable...and clean the UI...W3's being cluttered is an understatement....Aside from that - Damn good first trailer ๐
@JustCameHereToSay you have to admit they all look and play quite similar though?? I will credit Sekiro and Bloodborne - The gothic and samurai look respectively, make them stand out a bit more ๐
@Northern_munkey Ok - this last 15yrs we've had Demons Souls, Dark Souls Trilogy, Bloodborne and Elden Ring....All more or less the same game!! The only exception was Armoured Core ๐
I'm happy with my current console (at least till next gen; provided it's worthwhile) - But if people are happy chucking away nearly ยฃ800 for essentially a graphics upgrade, then who am I to stop them ๐
I mean you'd think EA would be able to acquire top quality commentary icons like Guy Mobray, Robyn Cowen, Jonathan Pearce etc...But nope still stuck with Derek Rae and whatshisface ๐๐
And right there i'm 11yrs old again - Yeah late 90s, a certain marsupial was the star of the show; but damn that Croc nostalgia just warms the old cockles ๐
@Maubari Ok i'll give you that one; the colour has dulled somewhat over 15yrs, but nah - I can see where you're coming from on some aspects re: unplayable gameplay, but I think we'll have to agree to disagree... Definitely on my all time best games list ๐
@Maubari Origins being unplayable nowadays?? Nah, i'm not having that - despite its rough edges, its still a damn masterpiece in my book....However - i do agree the 'save the mage tower' quest can go straight to hell though๐
@Monstermash40 im pretty much going through it myself and so far its completely playable solo...make sure youre on a SX/PS5 though...load times for last gen are abysmal ๐
@Atreus97 except you dont really need to play in order to get a liking/disliking, since theres many places now you can watch gameplay...And also; dont forget first impressions count for a lot ๐
I mean, you had the perfect opportunity for the sub heading to read "I feel it in my fingers"...but nope, you went and squandered it....I hope your'e proud of yourselves ๐
So long as I can jump straight into Veilguard without being confused as to what's happening - I must've tried Inquisition nearly a dozen times, yet by the time I've opened the third area/arrived at Sky Forge Castle (I think that's its name) I really just lose interest....Such a shame the DA series is all over the place - quality wise - as (imo) Origins is a damn masterpiece ๐
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Re: Rumour: Gears of War Could Finally Be Revealed for PS5 at the Xbox Showcase
@11001100110zero Not to mention 3 in particular, has one of gamings all time great tearjerkers ๐
Re: Sony Reportedly Gearing Up to Sell You The Last of Us on PS5 One More Time
So basically TLoU is becoming the new Skyrim - insisting on porting to everything but the kitchen sink...though that's probably not too far away ๐
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Split Fiction?
Since I've no friends, i'll never know ๐คจ๐
Re: Next Metro PS5 Game Reworked to Tell Darker Story as Series Turns 15
Im surprised Push Square kept the comments open considering the subject matter ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 572
I've decided to rest on the new games and have a replay on some oldies til Shadows releases - stick of truth, saints row trilogy and watch dogs 1 ๐
Re: Another PS5 Live Service Title Does a Concord, Game and Dev to Close Two Weeks After PS5 Launch
@naruball I'm sure there was a Push Square article not so long back, saying Sony would be "doubling down" ...๐ค I've not kept up to date, so maybe you're right and they've had a change of heart ๐
Re: Another PS5 Live Service Title Does a Concord, Game and Dev to Close Two Weeks After PS5 Launch
And will Sony learn from this?? In the words of Leo from Wolf of Wall Street; Absolutely f***ing not ๐
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Split Fiction?
I believe playing these games requires friends...And since i aint got none - I believe the term is up s**t creek without a paddle ๐คจ๐
Re: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PS5) - Madcap Majima Does the Job
Exactly what was needed then - Anything to get rid of the stink of Skull and Bones ๐
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Failed Because It Wasn't Live Service, EA CEO Seems to Suggest
So I've not played much of Veilguard (just got off the boat to the night time market place) and honestly I'm enjoying the game so far - too early to tell if it'll be the masterpiece Origins was however....As for the reception; I'm really seeing a tale of two halves here - countless people saying it's amazing, countless people saying it's dreadful - which can only mean one group is either lying or hasn't played enough to produce a concrete conclusion....Due to this I'm now gonna ignore both groups and just see for myself ๐
Re: Ubisoft Indefinitely Delays Planned Story DLC for The Division 2
@Nepp67 Never forget though, that absolute woeful interaction with those four players during the E3 reveal - Seriously, who the hell talks like that ๐ณ๐
Re: Ubisoft Indefinitely Delays Planned Story DLC for The Division 2
I wouldn't worry too much, I can't imagine many people are still playing ๐
Re: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Goes Full Black Flag with Insane Naval Combat Gameplay
So i took a nosey to see how long this was, expecting typical LaD/Yakuza fare of around 30hrs....turns out its barely 15 - I mean if that turns out to be true, then truly what a waste ๐คจ
Re: Full Until Dawn Movie Trailer Reveals New Time Loop, Out 25th April
Damn, talk about way too much revealed ๐ค
Re: Baldur's Gate 3's Huge Patch 8 Still Incoming as Dev Turns 'Full Attention' to Next Project
If anyone deserves a media break, its Larian....One has to wonder though if the next game will release full fat like Divinity or start as early access like BG3?? ๐
Re: DOOM: The Dark Ages, Expedition 33 News in Next Xbox Developer Direct
@Fiendish-Beaver looks like a missprint on this end...definitely 6pm for us lot ๐
Re: Kanye West Is Playing The Last of Us 2 on Survivor + Mode, Says It's the Best Game Ever Made
Because folk really care what he has to say ๐๐
Re: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
To those already knee deep in booze, fatty snacks and crap telly - I say good hunting my fellow brothers and sisters...and obviously Merry Christmas also ๐ค๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 560
I plan on continuing my playthrough of Skyrim for the 636th time ๐
Re: The Witcher 4 Announced Starring Ciri
@GilgaMax309 who said i enjoyed the story...bunch of over indulgent tripe with unbearable dialogue, seemingly intelligent people making stupid decisions...and dont get me started on that vomit inducing love triangle ๐... I get it - for reasons ill never know, people will always sing the praises of the witcher and C2077, just understand i never will unless i deem it justified ๐...Still, like i said before, i did like Siri , and im glad theyre making her 4s PC ๐
Re: The Witcher 4 Announced Starring Ciri
@GilgaMax309 doesn't mean I have to like them ๐
Re: The Witcher 4 Announced Starring Ciri
@DennisReynolds we'll agree to disagree on that one...With the exception of Siri - there wasn't a single one I didn't want to punch repeatedly ๐๐
Re: The Witcher 4 Announced Starring Ciri
Thank God it's Siri.... However I do have a few suggestions - don't bring in any more characters from last time...not one was the least bit likeable...and clean the UI...W3's being cluttered is an understatement....Aside from that - Damn good first trailer ๐
Re: Sony Confirms Interest in Buying FromSoftware Parent Company Kadokawa
@MrPeanutbutterz paying attention to things did a lot of heavy lifting there
Re: Sony Confirms Interest in Buying FromSoftware Parent Company Kadokawa
@JustCameHereToSay you have to admit they all look and play quite similar though?? I will credit Sekiro and Bloodborne - The gothic and samurai look respectively, make them stand out a bit more ๐
Re: Sony Confirms Interest in Buying FromSoftware Parent Company Kadokawa
@Northern_munkey Ok - this last 15yrs we've had Demons Souls, Dark Souls Trilogy, Bloodborne and Elden Ring....All more or less the same game!! The only exception was Armoured Core ๐
Re: Sony Confirms Interest in Buying FromSoftware Parent Company Kadokawa
Oh yay... another billion souls clones to look forward to ๐๐
Re: Deathstroke Completes Suicide Squad's PS5 Content Roadmap
Good - Now to see if Rocksteady and WB do the honourable thing and let it die with what little dignity it has left ๐๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 557
@rusty82 yeah, I've got to breaking out of prison with that Jesus looking guy (around 2 or 3 hours in) and so far so good ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 557
Gonna have a run through Rise of the Tomb Raider...Can't believe I've not played it yet ๐
Re: Review: PS5 Pro - An Impressive Yet Inconsistent Upgrade
I'm happy with my current console (at least till next gen; provided it's worthwhile) - But if people are happy chucking away nearly ยฃ800 for essentially a graphics upgrade, then who am I to stop them ๐
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 29
3/10 again - I'm beginning to suspect my knowledge of all things playstation is fading inexplicably...Or I'm just getting older, I don't know ๐๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
Because I'm obviously a glutton for punishment, I've decided to replay AC: Odyssey ๐
Re: EA Sports FC 25 (PS5) - Weather Simulation and Tactical Iteration Push Soccer Sim to the Top of the Table
@get2sammyb yeah I mean for all Maddens faults, the commentary actually feels like you're playing a live game ๐
Re: EA Sports FC 25 (PS5) - Weather Simulation and Tactical Iteration Push Soccer Sim to the Top of the Table
I mean you'd think EA would be able to acquire top quality commentary icons like Guy Mobray, Robyn Cowen, Jonathan Pearce etc...But nope still stuck with Derek Rae and whatshisface ๐๐
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
Yes Sony should be ashamed of themselves - However, if people are daft enough to spend it then its very much a case of more money than sense ๐
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 26
3/10 this time....Absolutely pitiful๐
Re: Cult Classic Platformer Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Getting the Remaster Treatment
And right there i'm 11yrs old again - Yeah late 90s, a certain marsupial was the star of the show; but damn that Croc nostalgia just warms the old cockles ๐
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Drops Loads of PS5 Gameplay, Action Combat Details
@Maubari Ok i'll give you that one; the colour has dulled somewhat over 15yrs, but nah - I can see where you're coming from on some aspects re: unplayable gameplay, but I think we'll have to agree to disagree... Definitely on my all time best games list ๐
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Drops Loads of PS5 Gameplay, Action Combat Details
@Maubari Origins being unplayable nowadays?? Nah, i'm not having that - despite its rough edges, its still a damn masterpiece in my book....However - i do agree the 'save the mage tower' quest can go straight to hell though๐
Re: Black Myth: Wukong (PS5) - A Spectacularly Creative Action Romp
@DennisReynolds you might wanna read the second paragraph ๐
Re: Black Myth: Wukong (PS5) - A Spectacularly Creative Action Romp
Souls clone #2356 - i think i'll pass ๐
Re: Best Borderlands Games
@Monstermash40 im pretty much going through it myself and so far its completely playable solo...make sure youre on a SX/PS5 though...load times for last gen are abysmal ๐
Re: Preview: Ignore The Haters, Concord Is a Good PS5 Shooter We Can't Wait to Play More Of
@YoureTooSlowBro think this is definitely one of those agree to disagree moments ๐
Re: Preview: Ignore The Haters, Concord Is a Good PS5 Shooter We Can't Wait to Play More Of
@YoureTooSlowBro Apples and oranges....you cant really use that analogy to compare food and a game ๐
Re: Preview: Ignore The Haters, Concord Is a Good PS5 Shooter We Can't Wait to Play More Of
@Atreus97 except you dont really need to play in order to get a liking/disliking, since theres many places now you can watch gameplay...And also; dont forget first impressions count for a lot ๐
Re: Woo One of Six Beauties in Acclaimed Chinese Dating Sim Love Is All Around
I mean, you had the perfect opportunity for the sub heading to read "I feel it in my fingers"...but nope, you went and squandered it....I hope your'e proud of yourselves ๐
Re: Dragon Age Name Change Reflects Game's Focus on Your Party Rather Than Solas
@Maubari true - it's definitely rough around the edges, but it just beats 2 and Inquisition by a country mile in my book ๐
Re: Dragon Age Name Change Reflects Game's Focus on Your Party Rather Than Solas
So long as I can jump straight into Veilguard without being confused as to what's happening - I must've tried Inquisition nearly a dozen times, yet by the time I've opened the third area/arrived at Sky Forge Castle (I think that's its name) I really just lose interest....Such a shame the DA series is all over the place - quality wise - as (imo) Origins is a damn masterpiece ๐
Re: Scathing Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Previews Unfavourably Compare Gunplay to PS Vita's Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Id have to agree sadly...all throughout the gameplay i just felt bored ๐