I do think it sucks that a game like this is launching into an environment where stuff like "girl bosses" are incredibly taboo. IMO, I don't like the constant gender swapping and replacing of masculine roles with females....when it's done poorly.
Jin was the least interesting part of GoT to me. I honestly forgot his name. If there's one thing that Blue Eyes Samurai taught me is that a badass female samurai can work just fine if handled properly. Just don't take away what makes her a female by trying to make her just a man with boobs. Retaining her femininity while also being a warrior would be great to see.
It's been a while since I've played a game that just felt like a joyous experience. This appears to be everything I hoped it'd be. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Could just be me, but the combat felt unresponsive. Like I felt an annoying input delay so I found all the precision dodging/blocking to be more difficult than it needed to be.
If this weren't coming out as literally the same time as every other big game this quarter, I'd be all over it. I'm just gonna have to shelve it for later.
I really don't mind that the game is years away. Personally, I love having stuff like this (on occasion) get announced where we have years of anticipation, discussion, and hype around it. On a base level, it's just cool to know that Kojima is working on something akin to MGS, which is something I always hoped he'd return to.
I have to say, this is the least interesting looking MK game in a while. I've always loved the series, but with Street Fighter 6 absolutely killing it, it's hard for me to look at this and feel like it's not just a slight update to MK11.
I'm excited to see where the series goes from here. They still have room to improve on character interactions and establishing a "big bad" that gives our characters purpose for getting together beyond their own individual stories. They made some progress with this one, but I'd love to see it go even further in the next iteration.
Has any fighting game ever gotten a 10? I'm curious because if this one didn't I'm not sure what it'd take to achieve that. This has pretty much anything a fan of the genre could want and more.
@Gaia093 Agreed. Maybe it's a British take because to me Clive sounds just fine. Maybe Clive is the British equivalent of "billy bob" here in the US? I dunno. Not sure why the hate.
A sequel would be great. It doesn’t have to follow the same characters or story line. I’d love to see it focus more on the actual Hogwats school experience instead of outdoors, which is where I felt most of the game took place.
Man, how great would it be to get a FF6 remake with these graphics? I don’t know how likely that is considering the recent pixel remasters but I’d be all in.
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Re: In the UK, PS5 Pro Has Already Completely Sold Out
I'm more and more interested in getting it the more I hear about it.
Re: 'PS5 Pro Is a Really Good Investment,' Argue Tech Experts After Hands-On
I'll admit it: I'm starting to come around to wanting one...
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Triggers Social Media, Ex-Sony Exec Says 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It'
I do think it sucks that a game like this is launching into an environment where stuff like "girl bosses" are incredibly taboo. IMO, I don't like the constant gender swapping and replacing of masculine roles with females....when it's done poorly.
Jin was the least interesting part of GoT to me. I honestly forgot his name. If there's one thing that Blue Eyes Samurai taught me is that a badass female samurai can work just fine if handled properly. Just don't take away what makes her a female by trying to make her just a man with boobs. Retaining her femininity while also being a warrior would be great to see.
Re: Rumour: Concord Cost $400 Million, Sony Believed It Was the 'Future of PlayStation'
Hard hit for Sony but I'm glad this happened in such a big and impossible-to-ignore way. They've got to do better.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 'Hugely Improved' on PS5 Pro, a 'Night and Day' Difference
@Cloud39472 Same
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
$700 is ridiculous. I don't know if I'd pay that for a PS6.
Re: 25 Years Ago, Square Released the Best Final Fantasy Game
Not even close.
I'm an FF8 defender but the best ever? Stop.
Re: Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
To quote the great Buzz Lightyear:
Gavin, "You are sad, strange little-man. And I pity you"
But seriously: get over yourself.
Re: Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
I'm so glad this game exists.
It's been a while since I've played a game that just felt like a joyous experience. This appears to be everything I hoped it'd be. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
Just came here to say what everyone else is saying: Wow.
This is like "Lord of Ring, Gollum" levels of failure.
Unfortunate for the dev that 8 years of development time leads to this nonsense.
Re: Let the Astro Bot PS5 Launch Trailer Tide You Over Until Release
I'm so stoked for this. Looks awesome.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Design Seemingly Leaked
not really surprised or too upset about the lack of a disc drive. I think so long as there's an option to add one for $50, it's no biggie.
Re: Green Ranger Tommy Oliver Joins the Roster of Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind on PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb bruh lol.
Re: Poll: Have You Pre-Ordered an Astro Bot PS5 DualSense Controller?
I tried but wasn't able to when I clicked the link.
Re: Feature: The 10 Best PS5 Games of 2024 So Far
Glad to see the correct game in the top spot.
Re: Slitterhead Dated for 8th November on PS5, PS4 in First Gameplay Trailer
I can't not think of the LSM crew where I hear about this game.
Re: Prepare for Stellar Blade PS5 Launch with Online Comic
Could just be me, but the combat felt unresponsive. Like I felt an annoying input delay so I found all the precision dodging/blocking to be more difficult than it needed to be.
Re: New PlayStation CEO Hiroki Totoki Starts Temporary Role Today
Hiroki Totoki Literature Club
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Unicorn Overlord?
If this weren't coming out as literally the same time as every other big game this quarter, I'd be all over it. I'm just gonna have to shelve it for later.
Re: Could Sony, Hideo Kojima's Physint Be the First Announced PS6 Game?
I really don't mind that the game is years away. Personally, I love having stuff like this (on occasion) get announced where we have years of anticipation, discussion, and hype around it. On a base level, it's just cool to know that Kojima is working on something akin to MGS, which is something I always hoped he'd return to.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate the Latest State of Play Showcase?
I rated it excellent. Really no complaints at all. Almost all of the content looked like something I'd be interested in trying out.
Re: Legendary Remedy Star James McCaffrey Has Passed, Aged 65
Sad to hear! Condolences to he and his loved ones. He definitely left his mark on the industry for the better.
Re: Kratos Voice Actor Underfire for Roasting New Call of Duty Campaign
It was a fairly innocuous joke. Why should he be under fire for something like that? Can't people laugh at themselves?
Re: Star Ocean The Second Story R (PS5) - A Near Perfect Example of a Remake Done Right
I'd really love to see an FF6 and Xenogears remake done like this.
Re: Alan Wake 2 (PS5) - A Nightmare We Never Want to Wake Up From
@AaronBayne I never played all the way through the first game. How imperative is it that I finish the first before trying this one?
Re: Final Fantasy Creator Makes Yoshi-P Cry Live on Stage with Heartfelt Praise
Love both 14 and 16. Must feel great to get that kind of praise from the creator of one of the most storied franchisees in gaming history.
Re: Jim Ryan Retires as PlayStation Boss in March 2024
“Cryin’” Jim Ryan
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Mortal Kombat 1?
There’s just something too “samey” about this game to me. I dunno. Feels behind compared to Street Fighter 6.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5) - Good But Not a Flawless Victory
I have to say, this is the least interesting looking MK game in a while. I've always loved the series, but with Street Fighter 6 absolutely killing it, it's hard for me to look at this and feel like it's not just a slight update to MK11.
Re: PS2 Games Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 Will Be Just 720p on PS5, PS4
Such a Konami thing to do. What a joke.
Re: Poll: Who's the Best Final Fantasy Protagonist?
Cloud will always be my favorite but Clive is the best.
Re: Japanese Final Fantasy 16 Sales Plummet by 90% in Second Week
As long as they sold enough to make FF17.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 (PS5) - Final Fantasy's Triumphant Return to the Top
@Michael2008ish I did but my brain must have skipped over it. Thanks for the clarification.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 (PS5) - Final Fantasy's Triumphant Return to the Top
Awesome! Sounds like this is pretty much what I wanted from the game.
I didn't see it mentioned anywhere, but I assume this copy was reviewed before the pending Day 1 patch we're getting, right?
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gets PS5 Gameplay as Early 2024 Release Window Is Confirmed
Really excited for this as OG FF7 is my favorite game of all time. I really have enjoyed the Remake stuff so far as well.
I think the biggest sigh of relief is seeing how big and expansive this game is looking. That's so key to making FF7 feel correct.
Re: Square Enix Doesn't Think You've Seen Enough Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Gameplay
It's gonna be great.
Re: Acclaimed PS5, PS4 RPG Sequel Octopath Traveler 2 Tops One Million Sales
Loved this game. Put almost 90 hours into it.
I'm excited to see where the series goes from here. They still have room to improve on character interactions and establishing a "big bad" that gives our characters purpose for getting together beyond their own individual stories. They made some progress with this one, but I'd love to see it go even further in the next iteration.
Re: Street Fighter 6 (PS5) - Iconic Capcom Fighting Franchise Finds Its Form
Has any fighting game ever gotten a 10? I'm curious because if this one didn't I'm not sure what it'd take to achieve that. This has pretty much anything a fan of the genre could want and more.
Re: Interview: Final Fantasy 16's Devs on Clive's Name, God of War's Leaves, and Fulfilling Fans
@Gaia093 Agreed. Maybe it's a British take because to me Clive sounds just fine. Maybe Clive is the British equivalent of "billy bob" here in the US? I dunno. Not sure why the hate.
Re: Clive's Voice Actor in Final Fantasy 16 Thought He Was Going to Get Fired
I'll take a name like Clive over any kind of faux Latin "noctic lucias" nonsense any day.
Re: Horizon Vocalist Receives Abuse Over the Use of Her Voice
If this were a sports athlete, no one would care. Best to just ignore it since giving this kind of attention doesn't help in any way.
Re: Mortal Kombat 12 Teaser Trailer Hints at Series Reboot for PS5
The clock didn't count backwards. Lol.
Re: Rumour: Konami Expected to Feature in Huge PS Showcase in Coming Weeks
MGS3 is my favorite out of all of the MG games but I'd still love to see a MGS1 remake more than anything.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive PS5 Success Looks to Have Conjured a Sequel Already
A sequel would be great. It doesn’t have to follow the same characters or story line. I’d love to see it focus more on the actual Hogwats school experience instead of outdoors, which is where I felt most of the game took place.
Re: Gran Turismo Movie's First Trailer Tells the Whole Tale in Two Minutes
They should do this with the new Street Fighter. Show someone who's mastered all the combos and then tries to apply them in the UFC.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor?
I will 100 percent be getting this game. But as of now I'm still working on Octopath Traveler 2 and Resident Evil 4.
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5) - Fantastic Sequel Is Bigger and Better in Every Way
My wallet…it’s going to suffer. I’m still playing Octopath Traveler 2 and have yet to dive into Resident Evil 4 remake. And the pixel remasters.
Re: Microsoft Dealt Major Blow as UK Blocks Activision Buyout
This is like Al Capone getting busted for Tax Evasion.
I guess the tactics worked? I can't wait to see what Colin and Co. say about it on Sacred Symbols.
Re: Honkai: Star Rail's PS5, PS4 Release Is Still a Way Away, But This Trailer's Hype
Hmm what is this?
Re: Live A Live (PS5) - 90s JRPG Is Still Amazingly Unique All These Years Later
Man, how great would it be to get a FF6 remake with these graphics? I don’t know how likely that is considering the recent pixel remasters but I’d be all in.