I don't care about collectors editions, yet I'm having to wait to buy the game because of it. I don't understand why they can't just release it digitally, and then release this at a later date for those who are interested. Like with the Tomb Raider Remasters.
@Oram77 They marketed The Final Shape all wrong. I'm someone who has dipped in and out of Destiny 2 over the years, so I'm not exactly a hardcore player of it, but I was under the impression that TFS was the final DLC for the game, because they basically marketed it as essentially being "the end".
So when they announced new DLC after that, I was confused. I imagine the drop off in players is precisely because of this.
Being a PlayStation player, FH5 was my first proper foray in to the Forza games and I've really enjoyed it, so more Horizon at all will be good to me.
I just hope they don't go too much into the drifting side of things, because I hate drifting. I suspect that's a forlorn hope with a Japan setting though.
"You're forced to spend a lot of time behind the register. This will be more or less enjoyable depending on your affinity with quick math, because you are required to count up the price for the customer."
@Dragoon1994 @get2sammyb Yeah, I've heard that Shenmue 2 has some QOL improvements from the first game. But I love just how relaxing it is and how there's no hand holding so everything feels like an achievement when you figure it out.
I'm up to the point where Ryo is looking to get a trip to Hong Kong but can't afford it, so I assume this is where I'm going to have to get a job. I'm trying to get the 50 toy capsules as well which is a bit of a pain!
I was looking forward to this because I thought it was going back to its better roots like with Mafia 1 and 2, but the more I saw of it, the more bland it looked.
Maybe one for a deep sale, or PS+ in a couple of years.
"Our understanding is that the publisher only made PC code available to outlets, so any reviews you read today will be based on that build unless stated otherwise."
Bad Company 2 is one of my favourite FPS games of all-time, so there's a lot to live up to there! I'd happily take a remaster of BC2, but now I'm more intrigued to try out this beta and see if it recaptures the magic of that game.
The only good games there for me are Balatro and Jusant, but I bought those at launch. The only other one of those I've tried was Hot Pursuit Remastered, where the input lag was terrible.
I can't remember the last time I was excited for any game in the Plus line-up.
They should put some new ones on the PS5 store or through the app. Apparently you can buy them on the PS4 store because of the "avatars and themes" section, but why not just have an avatars section on the PS5 store?
Not bad. Definitely gives that old Colin McRae feel. Though the handling isn't the best. I'd suggest lowering the sensitivity for anyone who tries it. Both the steering and braking are very sensitive on the default settings.
I'll keep an eye on it and maybe get it depending on price.
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Re: Splitgate 2 Is Coming Out of Beta and Officially Relaunching in December on PS5, PS4
I'd forgotten this even existed. Judging by the Steam player count, so did everyone else.
Re: First PS Plus Extra Game for December 2025 Announced
"On PS5, the game sports "a smooth 60 frames per second experience, enhanced image quality, HDR support, and resolutions up to 4K"."
Doesn't the PS4 version already have this when played on a PS5?
Re: GTA 6 Delayed Again, Pushed Back to November 2026
You mean they've delayed a big game so it comes out closer to Christmas?
https://media.wired.com/photos/5f87340d114b38fa1f8339f9/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/Ideas_Surprised_Pikachu_HD.jpg
Re: Physical Edition at Fault Again for the Second Terminator 2D Delay
I don't care about collectors editions, yet I'm having to wait to buy the game because of it. I don't understand why they can't just release it digitally, and then release this at a later date for those who are interested. Like with the Tomb Raider Remasters.
Re: PS6 Release Date Touted for 2027, Cheaper But Less Powerful Than Next Xbox
PS5 has been the most disappointing generation for me and has felt like it has barely got started.
I definitely won't be in a rush to buy a PS6.
Re: Sony's Acquisition of Bungie Continues to Be Questioned as Destiny 2 Falls Off a Cliff
@Oram77 They marketed The Final Shape all wrong. I'm someone who has dipped in and out of Destiny 2 over the years, so I'm not exactly a hardcore player of it, but I was under the impression that TFS was the final DLC for the game, because they basically marketed it as essentially being "the end".
So when they announced new DLC after that, I was confused. I imagine the drop off in players is precisely because of this.
Re: Promising Mountaineering Adventure Cairn Delays the Climb to Early 2026 on PS5
Both this and the Terminator 2D game are ones I'm really looking forward to, and both have been delayed on the same day. ðŸ˜
To be fair, there was some pretty bad performance issues in the demo, so I'd rather they take some extra time to sort those out.
Re: New PlayStation Rewards Program to Offer Exclusive Merch, Starts Today
"You need to have earned the qualifying Trophies by 31st December 2025 to unlock the ability to purchase the items"
So I have to buy a game to unlock the trophies that then allows me the "privilege" of being able to give them more money.
Who exactly is being rewarded here?
Re: PS5's New Power Saver Feature Confirms Its First Supported Games
A feature that is just a box-ticking exercise so Sony can say they're doing their bit for net zero.
It doesn't matter that if no one uses it, it makes no difference to anything.
Re: Superhero Adventure Game Dispatch Confirmed for PS5, and It's Releasing Episodically
Former Telltale devs made this, so I'm definitely looking forward to it.
Re: Classic Sony Series Everybody's Golf Sells Best on Switch in Japan
@SoulChimera I have character voices, caddie voices and spectator voices all muted.
It's a peaceful life.
Re: Keep Your Kid's PS5 Gaming In Check with the New PlayStation Family App
Yeah, I'm not having kids just to use this! No way!
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Crashes Storefronts Like Steam, Not Even Live on PS Store
I really feel like I'm missing what all the fuss is with this game.
I've seen gameplay and it doesn't look like anything particularly unique or exciting. What exactly is it about it?
Re: Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots (PS5) - First Non-Clap Hanz Entry Is a Subpar Effort
I loved the last game and this looks like more of the same to me, so that's exactly what I want.
Performance issues can be patched. So long as the main gameplay is fun, I'm happy.
Re: Preview: The New LEGO Batman Plays Like Arkham, Brilliantly Rebuilt in Bricks
The Skywalker Saga made me feel like a kid again and I loved the 80 hours I spent in it getting the plat.
If this is anywhere close to that, it will be an amazing game.
Re: Gears of War: Reloaded (PS5) - Iconic Xbox Shooter Is the Perfect Intro for PlayStation Fans
I was looking forward to trying these out for the first time, but I pre-ordered the game to play the beta and hated every second of it.
It felt really dated and had no redeeming qualities. Maybe the campaign is better but the multiplayer was awful.
Re: Rumour: Microsoft to Confirm Forza Horizon 6, Japan Setting Next Month
Being a PlayStation player, FH5 was my first proper foray in to the Forza games and I've really enjoyed it, so more Horizon at all will be good to me.
I just hope they don't go too much into the drifting side of things, because I hate drifting. I suspect that's a forlorn hope with a Japan setting though.
Re: Mini Review: Discounty (PS5) - Shop 'Til You Drop in This Addictive Life Sim
"You're forced to spend a lot of time behind the register. This will be more or less enjoyable depending on your affinity with quick math, because you are required to count up the price for the customer."
Yeah, I'll have to pass on this then. 😂
Re: Meltdowns on Social Media As Sony Markets Its Upcoming Xbox Port
I'm frankly astounded and outraged that a company is trying to make more money by selling their game to more people.
What next?
Re: Ryo Hazuki Returns in Shenmue 3 Enhanced on PS5
@Dragoon1994 @get2sammyb Yeah, I've heard that Shenmue 2 has some QOL improvements from the first game. But I love just how relaxing it is and how there's no hand holding so everything feels like an achievement when you figure it out.
I'm up to the point where Ryo is looking to get a trip to Hong Kong but can't afford it, so I assume this is where I'm going to have to get a job. I'm trying to get the 50 toy capsules as well which is a bit of a pain!
Re: Ryo Hazuki Returns in Shenmue 3 Enhanced on PS5
I'm currently going through Shenmue 1 for the first time ever and really enjoying it, so this is coming at the right time!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing the Battlefield 6 Beta?
I played for an hour and it gave me a headache because you still can't turn off the head bobbing.
Re: Sony Admits PS5 Live Service Push Is Not Going Smoothly
I mean, I gave them money for Concord but then they gave it me back.
It's not my fault!
Re: Round Up: Total Lack of Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Reviews Is a Red Flag
I was looking forward to this because I thought it was going back to its better roots like with Mafia 1 and 2, but the more I saw of it, the more bland it looked.
Maybe one for a deep sale, or PS+ in a couple of years.
Re: Site News: Where Is Our Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Review?
"Our understanding is that the publisher only made PC code available to outlets, so any reviews you read today will be based on that build unless stated otherwise."
The next Cyberpunk 2077 incoming! 😂
Re: Clair Obscur Director Says Turn-Based JRPGs Are Still Seen as 'Uncool'
As soon as I see "turn-based combat" on any game, it's an instant deal breaker.
It's such a stupid way of fighting. "Hang on, whose turn is it to punch who again?". Moronic.
Re: Battlefield 6 Will Bring Back Classic Maps Based on Community Feedback
Bring back all the Bad Company 2 maps so I can sing this again while playing: https://youtu.be/ULbZUoPN5BU?feature=shared
Re: GTA 6 Might Require Age Verification, as GTA Online Checks Leak
Let me know when this comes in so I can delete GTA Online.
Re: Battlefield 6 Has Taken 'Huge Inspiration' from the Best Game in the Series
Bad Company 2 is one of my favourite FPS games of all-time, so there's a lot to live up to there! I'd happily take a remaster of BC2, but now I'm more intrigued to try out this beta and see if it recaptures the magic of that game.
Re: Reaction: PS Plus Essential Deserves Much More Credit for Its Free PS5, PS4 Games in 2025
The only good games there for me are Balatro and Jusant, but I bought those at launch. The only other one of those I've tried was Hot Pursuit Remastered, where the input lag was terrible.
I can't remember the last time I was excited for any game in the Plus line-up.
Re: Massive PS5 Failure MindsEye Delays Promised Hitman Level
@TruestoryYep Someone on my friends list got the plat on it!
Re: Massive PS5 Failure MindsEye Delays Promised Hitman Level
Those six people who didn't refund the game are devastated.
Re: Sony Veterans Notice Their Purchased PS3 Avatars Have Gone Missing
They should put some new ones on the PS5 store or through the app. Apparently you can buy them on the PS4 store because of the "avatars and themes" section, but why not just have an avatars section on the PS5 store?
Re: There's Concern Over Marvel Rivals' Player Count, Even Though It's Still Super Popular
I played a couple of hours of this when it launched and found it to be the blandest shooter I've played in a long time.
Is the Marvel aspect the only draw for this?
Re: Wheel World (PS5) - Open World Cycling Sim Is a Joy When It Isn't Chugging Along
Pretty sure I even saw framerate drops in one of the trailers!
It's a shame because this looks like something I'd enjoy, but I'll wait for some patches to sort that out.
Re: Today's Your Last Chance to Earn Points for Free PS Store Credit
I've got 93 points currently.
What should I spend £120 to get a fiver off?
Re: 'Everyone Focuses on Steam Concurrents, But PS5 Is by Far Our Biggest Community': Test Drive Unlimited Dev Hits Back
@get2sammyb I wear my purchase with pride! 😂
Wasted time trying to level up all the characters, however. 😒
Re: 'Everyone Focuses on Steam Concurrents, But PS5 Is by Far Our Biggest Community': Test Drive Unlimited Dev Hits Back
Concord could have lived!
Re: PS Stars Program Marks Its Eventual Shut Down with One Last Collectible
@get2sammyb Getting something back for your money spent is apparently uncool.
Re: PS Stars Program Marks Its Eventual Shut Down with One Last Collectible
@Balaam_ I couldn't give the slightest toss about digital collectibles, but what do you have against free money?
Re: 2,800+ PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in New PS Store Summer Sale
@Balaam_ Why do people buy Bethesda games when they've been bug-filled messes that never get fixed since the dawn of time?
Re: 2,800+ PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in New PS Store Summer Sale
I have Death Stranding 2 to finish, but that Alan Wake 2 price is tempting...
Re: Secret New PS5 Firmware Update Out Now, Get the Patch Notes Here
@KoopaTheGamer I used it once before and I think it added those new wallpaper options in the Welcome Hub.
That's about it.
Re: Sony Says PS5 Is the Best Place to Watch in TV Centric Ad
Why would I load up my PS5 to watch something on Disney+ when I can just use the app on the TV that does exactly the same thing?
Re: Fatal Fury PS5 Adds 120Hz VRR, Cristiano Ronaldo's Campaign
What an odd collaboration.
Re: 'We're Just Getting Started': Sony Marks 15 Years of PS Plus with Future Pledge
Ever since the last price increase, the quality of games being offered on all tiers has been dire.
If it wasn't required for online play, I would get rid of it right away.
Re: No Surprises with This Year's NBA 2K26 PS5, PS4 Cover Star
I miss the NBA Live games from EA. They were better than the microtransaction hell of 2k.
Re: Old School Rally Recaptures Those Classic Colin McRae Vibes on PS5, PS4
Just played the demo for this.
Not bad. Definitely gives that old Colin McRae feel. Though the handling isn't the best. I'd suggest lowering the sensitivity for anyone who tries it. Both the steering and braking are very sensitive on the default settings.
I'll keep an eye on it and maybe get it depending on price.
Re: Old School Rally Recaptures Those Classic Colin McRae Vibes on PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb The demo is now live so you can edit your article again. 😂
https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/UP7788-PPSA30488_00-OSRDEMOPS5000000
Re: Old School Rally Recaptures Those Classic Colin McRae Vibes on PS5, PS4
@Propaperpusher What I would suggest you do is not buy it.