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@QualityGeezer They gave it a 4... not that it's much better!

@Quintumply Ah, so it's not referring to the former Manchester United winger? 😂Good to know!

What does "Nani?" mean? I keep seeing it.

I still have my subscription to EDGE magazine. I love it. I read it cover to cover every month. It supplements my website reading. I use websites for news and videos, and EDGE for features and previews. Also, you can't get better long-form features than in EDGE magazine (although Polygon do some decent ones every once in a while).

That's pretty cool. I love Imogen Heap. The game is certainly intriguing.

@get2sammyb I don't remember the last time I used a guide. That said, I did do a couple of Google searches for advice on forums for some of the boss fights in Nioh. That game is brutal in places.

Anyway, some of my fondest memories as a kid are of me and my dad playing games together. In particular I remember going through the original Tomb Raider games on PSOne. We would take it in turns with the controller and the one without would have the Prima guide open, reading out instructions as we went. It was kind of like having a co-driver in a rally car.

It's funny now that I think about it, but these are some of the best memories I have in gaming. Maybe it's just nostalgia, I don't know, but those guides certainly didn't ruin our experience then. If anything, they brought us together and gave us both something to do while we played through the game.

@bindiana @Rob_230 Do we know if the bundled console comes with a hard copy of the game? If so, people might be taking advantage of the bundle and then trading in the game immediately. It used to happen when I worked in GAME.

Great lineup.

I actually really enjoyed Bulletstorm on PS3 – it was a lot of fun, and I'm not usually one for first-person shooters. I wouldn't mind messing around with it again.

I already have Yakuza Kiwami, but it's an excellent addition for those who don't.

@RedMan33 Can't say I've ever received a game three days early from ShopTo. The earliest I've received it is a day early, which is of course great. But my last four orders now haven't even come in time for launch, let alone early. I actually resorted to going into GAME (God forbid) and buying a copy of Spider-Man to play it on launch day because ShopTo didn't deliver it on time. Once my ShopTo order arrived a couple days later, I took that sealed copy back into GAME to get the more expensive refund, of course, but that's another story...

It hasn't bothered me all that much, generally, but I think the change is a positive one. I hadn't considered it before but the possibility of playing FIFA against my friend who plays exclusively on Xbox is cool. Assuming EA allows it, of course.

Immediately inserted atop my most anticipated list. I absolutely adore DiRT Rally.

Please have Legend of Dragoon!

Nice! I loved this on PS3. The battle system was quite hard, though.

Looks like there might be a bit of murder mystery to it. Maybe the killer takes the victims' eyes?

Anyway, this looks great. I'll definitely be keeping two eyes on this one. 😎

@RogerRoger I know it's a trilogy, but I think a trilogy of games about becoming the tomb raider is a bit played out. Even as a fan of the series going back to PSOne, I'm tired of these games. That's not to say I think it will be bad, I was merely pointing out why I think there isn't much enthusiasm around it this time.

@JoeBlogs I think it's just a bit tired at this point. It doesn't help that Square's tagline is "become the Tomb Raider", which is the same one it also used for the previous two entries. The game will likely be more of the same, which is fine for those that like the games, but it doesn't inspire a whole lot of enthusiasm otherwise.

"This one is way more about exploring and finding things that make life special.”

I don't understand how they can say this with a straight face. My memories of both the Tomb Raider reboot and Rise is repeatedly pressing R3 so that useless items show up on a greyscale screen. None of the items I've ever found in that game are things that make life "special."

For old time's sake, I'm interested. The original V-Rally was one of my favourite games on PSOne. But September is a no go. It's also one of those games that you just know will be half price within a couple of months.

@kyleforrester87 I liked MGS2, but I'll never forgive them for replacing Snake with Raiden for 3/4 of the game. And hearing Raiden and his girlfriend talk all soppy about when they started dating... ugh. Just the thought of it makes me feel a bit ill. 😂

@nessisonett Maybe. I'm not sure. I haven't heard any specifics about that yet.

@get2sammyb Hey now, stop flame-baiting! I think we all know that Persona 5 is one of the greatest video games ever made. 😆

@Rob_230 If you're interested in seeing him predict even more obvious stuff on a regular basis, he actually still has a show over at Siftd.net called Pachter Factor. It's basically the same as the old Pach Attack show from GameTrailers (Siftd is run by the former editor-in-chief of GT).

To be honest, I don't think there's any such thing as "going gold" anymore. Almost every game needs fixing after launch, and some of them change massively. Just look at No Man's Sky and Final Fantasy XV, for example.

Maybe they set the date realising they would need a good 4-6 weeks to iron out the kinks for launch day?

@Thrillho I think that was a long time ago. They use Sagepay now, as far as I'm aware. You can also use PayPal with ShopTo for extra security.

@naruball Yeah, I didn't mention ShopTo because I think they're prices have gone up quite a lot in the last 12 months or so. You're right, though, it's great they offer shipping within Europe at no extra cost, and they're service is also generally excellent.

Even with the £2 discount, Amazon is often more expensive than other retailers. People should check out The Game Collection, Base, and Simply Games - all offer an excellent service with most pre orders arriving early, and all are almost always cheaper than Amazon.

To this day, I've never actually played a game I received for free on PS Plus. I always buy the games I want, and I don't have the time to put in to anything else. Still, it's a nice lineup.

@Quintumply Yeah, I tried it early on and didn't like it either. I tried it again recently and... I still didn't like it. It's just not for me, I'm afraid.

@LieutenantFatman Yeah. Here's a tweet I saw the other day:

"Oh maaaan, I just want this Fractured But Whole plat now! So borrrrrred 😴"

I just don't understand why anyone would force their way through the process if it's that boring. Life is too short for nonsense like this. Of course, if people are enjoying it, then more power to them. But if it's a chore, why bother?

I think trophies are a scourge. It hurts when I see the pain people go through in order to attain them. I have the notifications turned off, trophies hidden, and I literally never look at them.

To be fair, Ubisoft are excellent at supporting their games post-launch, and I'm sure this will be no different. But if the game is this dull, it may just scare people away for good. I'm not sure this beta has done the game any favours, in all honesty.

I'm not personally bothered by this. I never used the online stuff anyway. As long as the gameplay is good (it's From Software, come on!), I'm happy.

@XurAgentofthe9 you're in for a treat.

@LobsterJohnson It's been on my to-read list for a while, but the recent Cyberpunk 2077 coverage has pulled it to the top of the list. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check that one out.

@LobsterJohnson I always have a book nearby. It's what I do for the few hours before bed – it's also a nice way to get away from a screen! I'm reading Neuromancer right now. 😉

@ShogunRok I've honestly struggled with this for a while. I usually like to focus and play one thing at a time and give it all my attention, but games are so long these days that I get burnt out. I've been finding myself slogging through to the end just to finish them, which is a shame. Hopefully playing a couple of games and alternating between them will, as you say, keep it fresh for longer.

@David187 I'm not sure if Ninja Theory own the Enslaved IP, but it was published by Bandai Namco so it's more likely to be owned by them.

I would honestly love this. I tried PS Now a couple of months ago on a 7-day trial, but I hated it. The compression was hard to stomach and it made games look awful, especially if you sit quite close to the screen like I do. And that's with 100Mb fibre internet. Being able to download games with a decent library of PS4 titles would change this entirely.

@get2sammyb It is quite unnerving seeing Phil Spencer's face pop up when I'm scrolling through the comments. I think we're all paying the price. 😂

@get2sammyb I dunno, Sammy, a single day?

Depends how good this one is. Skate has pedigree, but this is an unknown quantity. I'm definitely wanting a good skateboarding game, though.

I'm honestly a bit disappointed with this trailer. I think the tone is all off, and the protagonist seems very run-of-the-mill. The voice over just seemed really generic, as well. "It's a city of dreams, and I'm a BIG dreamer." Oh, come on!

I hope I'm wrong about this. I was so excited to see this game, but I got a bit of a slap in the face from that trailer. I'm hoping it's just a one off and the game itself is great (God knows CD Projekt deserve the benefit of the doubt), but I'm not overly enthralled at this point.

I don't understand how this can be free. Surely it's just a first episode or something?

@Flaming_Kaiser No, I hadn't seen that one before, but it does look cool. Thanks for pointing it out.

This looks ridiculously cool!

I think this looks absolutely brilliant. In a sea of games that all look the same, this one well and truly stands out.

It's disappointing. I would really love another Skate game.

This looks very cool.

Wow, another Avalanche Studios game? I realise it must be different teams, but that's three major games on the trot: Rage 2, Generation Zero, and Just Cause 4.

I wonder why almost every game has to have guns.