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Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2026?

Jacko11

@themightyant oh so because people don't know who Colin is, news outlets aren't going to report on the issue.

The fact is that the issue highlighted by Colin was gaining significant traction quickly, and Sony had no official communication prepared to deal with an issue they'd been avoiding resolution to for years.

I genuinely don't think you have any idea what you're talking about if you think Sony won't make changes last minute or in this case, weeks out - you must be knew here (I know you're not which makes this even more stupid) but E3 2013 comes to mind, and that was done in a matter of hours....lol

Re: God of War Boss Cory Barlog Appears Furious After PS5 Game Leak

Jacko11

I'm generally against leaks for games that will come out because I do love being surprised, old press conferences and showcases being examples of that.

The leak for this has probably benefited in some way as many will be disappointed this isn't a new Sci-Fi IP, so now expectations are different (for better or worse).

If I had to choose, i'd choose against games leaking before official announcements.

Re: Mixtape (PS5) - A Truly Special Story Experience

Jacko11

@LiamCroft I know it obviously wasn't given a 9 for that con, just seems odd because it reads like a perfect game/experience that earns a 10.

Usually there is always a legitimate criticism to stop a game reaching a 10, but as there isn't one I was curious.

Re: Poll: Do Crimson Desert's PS5 Patches Put Other Devs to Shame, or Is the Game Simply Unfinished?

Jacko11

@ShogunRok You can do articles saying how the game is much better than it's original release, but redoing the review for a game that in many ways is broken and unfinished, is a very bad call imo.

Great that the developer is pumping out fixes and updates quickly, but that doesn't justify that they purposely released this despite knowing the issues already.

You didn't go back and re-review Cyberpunk (PS5 version doesn't count), why should this be any different.

Re: Naughty Dog Embraced Crunch Culture After The Last of Us, as It's 'What It Takes to Make Games at Our Level'

Jacko11

@Stocksy at what point of my comment was I justifying any of it?

I was simply saying that crunch in one industry isn't a unique thing, it happens all over the world and we aren't rewarded as significantly.

The pay I received at the water company was poor and not even close to being worth the stress of those deadlines I mentioned, not to mention the dreadful management and countless other issues.

Nobody is justifying poor company practices, but to continue reporting on crunch like it's unique to just video games, while ignoring the clear difference in reward from said crunch, is arguing in a vacuum.

And that's not a dig a PushSquare for reporting on it, it's their job. But this conversation is just getting really old and its coming from a place of ignorance.

Re: Naughty Dog Embraced Crunch Culture After The Last of Us, as It's 'What It Takes to Make Games at Our Level'

Jacko11

I'm tired of this constantly coming up like crunch isn't a thing inside and out of the gaming industry.

They make it seem like they don't get huge bonuses when the game drops, or that they're not getting paid great salaries, or compensating overtime.

I worked for a water utility company in the UK who had ridiculous internal deadlines everyday that influenced external bonuses for the company. If you missed these deadlines, the company risked fines from OFWAT in the tens of millions and would just lay off it's staff.

Anyone working in the real world knows this is just life.

Re: PS5 Fans Want Trophy Upgrades After Xbox Improves Achievements

Jacko11

I think the highlight around the 100% game looks daft in all honesty, at least from the image above.

It would be cool if the background had a different colour, or maybe gets filled with some art from the game once at 100%/Platinum, to make it stand out significantly amongst the rest.

I like the trophy system as it is personally, and use PSN Profiles for anything more nitty gritty.

Re: Opinion: Sony's 'Playerbase' Is a Weak and Weird Way to Celebrate PS5 Fans

Jacko11

I think people really have no idea how much information very dangerous companies already have on them.

Literally one person is going to get this opportunity so this is being greatly blown out of proportion.

It's already been mentioned about 2K and face scans, this is just the next level. And ultimately, if you care that much, then you'll read the T's & C's or even pay for a lawyer if you win to make sure they don't do anything you aren't happy with.

Each to their own I guess.