@WhoderMan Hi mate, I hear you, but governments have more influence than we think. This isn't the platform to go too in depth but still, if boycotts are really about government ties or human rights issues, then the standard should apply consistently. China’s Black Myth is state-approved, France part-funded Clair Obscur while still to this day holding neo-colonial influence in Africa, US studios have worked with the Pentagon on military shooters, and Microsoft has deep ties with Israel - which is formally accused of genocide at the ICJ. Yet nobody calls for boycotts of those games. I don't particularly like Saudi, any more than other corrupt governments, but there is a lack of consistency here, and appears to be just selective outrage.
Pretty confused with the extreme negative reaction.. Could we draw up a list of all other gaming companies, their affiliates, and the country they reside in and see what atrocities they are committing or complicit in, and then see whether gamers here still uphold their virtue signalling? I don't have that information yet, but hoping all the well informed people in here surely know.. Yet I still feel I could bet there is some hypocrisy here.
Just wish devs would focus more on creating more dynamic, living, reactive and evolving worlds, that feels alive around you. World's that change more dramatically with your decisions, or even world that naturally evolve and influence your approach.
Board of dead and stale worlds. There is a severe lack of innovation in this area. At least that's the way I feel.
The first game, while beautiful aesthetically, was boring for me.
What I hated the most with COD was the awful game launcher. They tried bundling everything together. The insanely huge and confusing files that no one seems to understand what can be deleted or kept for just the games you want. The grind to unlock attachments. The confusing and bloated, slow menus. The constant game mode changed etc were annoying too. I finally got rid of it all recently, and couldn't be happier.
Great, I've been playng the trial this week and have enjoyed it enough to finally buy it this weekend. Thank my patience. Will probably just go for the ultimate version at £30.
I didn't enjoy Ghost like most. Yes it was gorgeous, the combat was actually quite enjoyable, and westerners got to fulfill their romanticised Japanese samurai fantasy that they've been begging for, which I feel largely carried the game. But, overall beneath the surface it was a boring game with weak RPG elements.
The open world just felt dead. Boring side quests, boring npc and general events.
I won't be getting it, but if I were, I'd hope for a more dynamic, living and evolving open world.
@Godot25 Anyone with half a braincell visiting this site, would know it's referring to the console space. There's no need to spell out the obvious. This is not a PC website. My PC is more powerful than a PS5 Pro, and I didn't have an issue.
Besides, it makes for a silly headline to say 'play best on PC', which would equally be false as statement if you want to get serious, due to the fact that not all PCs are the same. Which PC? Whos PC?
So yes, in the grand scheme of things, you absolutely are overly argumentative on such a trivial point, and it's embarrassing that people have to point it out to you.
So many great memories of this game. Hard to believe it was almost 20 years go.. I remember buying the xbox for it.. Amazing to see this on PlayStation, and hope the strange 'lifetime PS only fan boys' enjoy it.. If they're not complaining about one thing or another that is.
@ozkrmz Interesting.. I for one will be skipping next gen. The PS5 barely got pushed, constant remasters and just a lack of good and fun games.. Nothing so far convinces me that the next generation will change this.
People are more interested in games appearing nice than being fun to play.
The next gen console will likely be much more expensive, plus with current world events in the mix having a possible impact. Game companies are closing all over the place, more powerful consoles being pushed could mean more costs which could mean more time to make games, which usually means lack of frequent games.
I honestly see no good reason for a new, more powerful console. But I'll try keeping an open mind.
@Godot25 Yes they are.. You have the majority of gamers constantly complaining about prices, even £10 upgrades, and then you get these random 'pc gamers' praising the performance of their rigs as though it's better value than consoles... Most are probably broke and playing on a potato.
Such a fantastic game! I love the competitiveness of GT7, but FH5 is just real fun to blast around casually, and even some competition. Overall it's a great game.
Also, it's sad to see constant moan about price here by 'gamers'.. Work hard, play hard and move on with life.. Jeez.
The others here thinking that a business won't try to make more profit if it can, even if they don't have to, have a strange perspective. Sure I prefer to pay lower to. But gamers need to understand these businesses aren't our friends. They exist to make money, and they'll slow push the lines as much as they can get away with it.
There are also all sorts of uncertainty in the global market and it's very hard to predict what the outcome will be The next few year will be rocky between USA and China that affect businesses across the globe.
@naruball "There is a difference between greed and healthy profit"
There’s is a balance to be struck, but "greed" vs "healthy profit" is a very economically vague and subjective standpoint.
In reality, every company aims for the highest profit the market will accept, and it’s up to consumers to push back if they feel it crosses into something excessive.
Ultimately, the free market defines what’s "healthy" by what people are willing (or unwilling) to pay.
If enough consumers continue to buy Nintendo games and Nintendo remains profitable, then the new price is justified from their perspective - simple as that.
@UltimateOtaku91 Pricing of the end product isn't decided by the time and cost of developing. That's just simply not how businesses work. There are numerous other factors that decide pricing for any company.. Gamers need to stop thinking game companies are their buddies. It's a company trying to profit like any other. I'm not defending their prices though. Ultimately it's the consumer response that'll determine whether they made the right choice or not before they adjust their pricing strategy.
@AgentGuapo Honestly, what you said is the only comment that matters.... People fail to understand that it's a business. If consumers are happy to pay high prices and they're profitable then that's a good business decision, if not the they'll readjust their pricing strategy.. There is nothing more to it.
@Slayer25c Oh really? That's sad because I thought the game was made specifically for me and only me... No one else, just me.. And I thought only my opinion was valid, no one else's............
Ghost is tsushima was overhyped for me.. Found the character and the game just dull and boring. It world did look stunning, and the westerners feudal Japan/samurai fantasy desire was met in that sense, but there was nothing exciting about it as a game itself which is more important for me.. The RPG element was weak. .. For all who did enjoy the first, I'm sure the second will be better and you'll enjoy it.
I can understand why it's an outstanding game from everything I've seen.. But unfortunately it just feels to overwhelming for me to dive into with my current responsibilities in life.. Which sucks
I doubt the entirety of Nintendos gaming philosophy has 'changed' just because they're improving upon the success of what came before. In any case, the consumers will decide if this was a good decision.
Loved the first game. Never bought the second due to the lgbt narrative.. But, what I'd absolutely love is a standalone factions game, and I hope it gets revived soon
One of my all time favourites series. Still clearly remember playing the first upon release. 1, 2 and 3 were amazing. 3 possibly had the best multiplayer experience out of the lot... Getting those headshots and hearing the crunch followed by Colonel Hoffman shout 'Niiice' never got old!
I miss it when games were focused on being fun, whereas now it's all about how good a game looks. The pixel counting culture has damaged gaming for me. It's true that I enjoy a great looking game, but ONLY if it plays great and is fun. I'm hoping the industry will focus on making a game fun first, and then being able to make it look great as apposed to the other way around.
I tried it on xbox before moving on to PS5. As someone who enjoyed previous Bethesda games, I just didn't feel this. Felt boring and dated. Also, lack of 60fps hurt it for me. I could have adjusted by sticking with it, but didn't feel like the game itself was worth it.
I've never held on to any game. I play it, complete it, and move on with life. The only games I keep a little longer are multiplayer games, but that too until I've had my fill.
@species Why? Because humans are predictably irrational creatures. There is also a growing trend of not accepting anything less than perfection, and a sense of entitlement where things must align with their beliefs, perspectives, preferences - whether that's political, cultural, or ideological.
People seem determined to see this game fail. Suddenly, everyone’s a business and financial expert, picking apart every number just to downplay its potentially early success—almost as if it makes them feel better. It’s honestly pathetic. The so-called gaming community can be unbelievably petty at times.
Im very late to the party, is it worth buying this game anymore? Finally deleted COD and looking to replace it with another shooter of some sort. Thinking about R6 Seige too.
@nessisonett could you elaborate on the following:
"Completely destroys any semblance of narrative intent. The control shifts from writers to a neural network trained on data that they haven’t disclosed"
I'm just confused with the title stating 'PS5 gamers don't necessarily want'. I mean, how do you know this exactly? Was there a poll here that I missed? I'll definitely be interested in this AI feature.
Loved the 1st, but didn't get the second due to the character choices being that felt like certain agendas were being shoved down throats, so I'm glad there is no 3rd.. Saying that, I really did wish there would be an expanded multiplayer as I loved the first one
Doesn't bother me. I buy whatever I can at the time though lately more inclined with digital - it's easy, simple and super convenient. I'm not fussed on collecting or sharing. I play a game and then simply move on with my life onto whatever else is out there.. As the trends show, digital is the future. I do see why some would be upset perhaps
Tempting, but still not low enough for me. I'm hoping from this price point, any discounts will bring it down more.. I'd buy if it drops near the £250-£300 mark at the absolute most, however unlikely that may be.
On a separate note, it's great that it's functional on PC/Steam - makes it far more appealing for sure.
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Re: Mega Publisher EA Agrees to $55 Billion Buyout by Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
@WhoderMan Hi mate, I hear you, but governments have more influence than we think. This isn't the platform to go too in depth but still, if boycotts are really about government ties or human rights issues, then the standard should apply consistently. China’s Black Myth is state-approved, France part-funded Clair Obscur while still to this day holding neo-colonial influence in Africa, US studios have worked with the Pentagon on military shooters, and Microsoft has deep ties with Israel - which is formally accused of genocide at the ICJ. Yet nobody calls for boycotts of those games. I don't particularly like Saudi, any more than other corrupt governments, but there is a lack of consistency here, and appears to be just selective outrage.
Re: Mega Publisher EA Agrees to $55 Billion Buyout by Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
Pretty confused with the extreme negative reaction.. Could we draw up a list of all other gaming companies, their affiliates, and the country they reside in and see what atrocities they are committing or complicit in, and then see whether gamers here still uphold their virtue signalling? I don't have that information yet, but hoping all the well informed people in here surely know.. Yet I still feel I could bet there is some hypocrisy here.
Re: Poll: How Do You Feel About The Last of Us Part 2, 5 Years Later?
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Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Features Some Kind of 'Foraging' System, Sucker Punch Confirms
Just wish devs would focus more on creating more dynamic, living, reactive and evolving worlds, that feels alive around you. World's that change more dramatically with your decisions, or even world that naturally evolve and influence your approach.
Board of dead and stale worlds. There is a severe lack of innovation in this area. At least that's the way I feel.
The first game, while beautiful aesthetically, was boring for me.
Re: Black Ops 7 Will Be the 'Most Mind-Bending' Call of Duty Ever on PS5, PS4
What I hated the most with COD was the awful game launcher. They tried bundling everything together. The insanely huge and confusing files that no one seems to understand what can be deleted or kept for just the games you want. The grind to unlock attachments. The confusing and bloated, slow menus. The constant game mode changed etc were annoying too. I finally got rid of it all recently, and couldn't be happier.
Re: New Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 Coming This Month, CD Projekt Red Confirms
Great, I've been playng the trial this week and have enjoyed it enough to finally buy it this weekend. Thank my patience. Will probably just go for the ultimate version at £30.
Re: New Street Fighter Movie Targeting Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns
@EddieGreenheart It was ok, but just lacked that big budget movie feel, look, and was a bit cringe at times. For live adaptation it's not bad.
The best film, though not live, is Street Fighter 2 the Animated Movie.
Re: New Street Fighter Movie Targeting Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns
Honestly, I would rather a full high quality CGI Street Fighter film. A overhaul of the story for consistency across would be great too
Re: Poll: 10 Years Later, What Are Your Thoughts on The Witcher 3?
One of the best games of all time.. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and felt empty for a few days after completing it which was a first.
Re: Talking Point: What Should Ghost of Yotei's Biggest PS5 Improvements Be?
I didn't enjoy Ghost like most. Yes it was gorgeous, the combat was actually quite enjoyable, and westerners got to fulfill their romanticised Japanese samurai fantasy that they've been begging for, which I feel largely carried the game. But, overall beneath the surface it was a boring game with weak RPG elements.
The open world just felt dead. Boring side quests, boring npc and general events.
I won't be getting it, but if I were, I'd hope for a more dynamic, living and evolving open world.
Just appearing pretty isn't good enough.
Re: Xbox's Gears of War: Reloaded Will Play Best on PS5 Pro
@Godot25 Anyone with half a braincell visiting this site, would know it's referring to the console space. There's no need to spell out the obvious. This is not a PC website. My PC is more powerful than a PS5 Pro, and I didn't have an issue.
Besides, it makes for a silly headline to say 'play best on PC', which would equally be false as statement if you want to get serious, due to the fact that not all PCs are the same. Which PC? Whos PC?
So yes, in the grand scheme of things, you absolutely are overly argumentative on such a trivial point, and it's embarrassing that people have to point it out to you.
Seriously, move on and stop being that guy.
Re: Xbox's Gears of War: Reloaded Will Play Best on PS5 Pro
@Godot25 Honestly, why be so argumentative on such a trivial point?
Re: Gears of War: Reloaded Remasters the Original Game This August, Confirmed for PS5
So many great memories of this game. Hard to believe it was almost 20 years go.. I remember buying the xbox for it.. Amazing to see this on PlayStation, and hope the strange 'lifetime PS only fan boys' enjoy it.. If they're not complaining about one thing or another that is.
Re: Opinion: If You're on the Fence, Consider Buying a PS5 Now Before the Prices Inevitably Rise
@ozkrmz Interesting.. I for one will be skipping next gen. The PS5 barely got pushed, constant remasters and just a lack of good and fun games.. Nothing so far convinces me that the next generation will change this.
People are more interested in games appearing nice than being fun to play.
The next gen console will likely be much more expensive, plus with current world events in the mix having a possible impact. Game companies are closing all over the place, more powerful consoles being pushed could mean more costs which could mean more time to make games, which usually means lack of frequent games.
I honestly see no good reason for a new, more powerful console. But I'll try keeping an open mind.
Re: Opinion: If You're on the Fence, Consider Buying a PS5 Now Before the Prices Inevitably Rise
@Godot25 Yes they are.. You have the majority of gamers constantly complaining about prices, even £10 upgrades, and then you get these random 'pc gamers' praising the performance of their rigs as though it's better value than consoles... Most are probably broke and playing on a potato.
Re: Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Adds Almost One Million PS5 Players in Just a Few Days
Such a fantastic game!
I love the competitiveness of GT7, but FH5 is just real fun to blast around casually, and even some competition. Overall it's a great game.
Also, it's sad to see constant moan about price here by 'gamers'.. Work hard, play hard and move on with life.. Jeez.
Re: Ghost of Yotei's PS5 Price Provokes Fresh Switch 2 Fury
@Runex2121 I agree with you.
The others here thinking that a business won't try to make more profit if it can, even if they don't have to, have a strange perspective. Sure I prefer to pay lower to. But gamers need to understand these businesses aren't our friends. They exist to make money, and they'll slow push the lines as much as they can get away with it.
There are also all sorts of uncertainty in the global market and it's very hard to predict what the outcome will be
The next few year will be rocky between USA and China that affect businesses across the globe.
People need a holistic view of all this.
Re: Ghost of Yotei's PS5 Price Provokes Fresh Switch 2 Fury
@naruball
"There is a difference between greed and healthy profit"
There’s is a balance to be struck, but "greed" vs "healthy profit" is a very economically vague and subjective standpoint.
In reality, every company aims for the highest profit the market will accept, and it’s up to consumers to push back if they feel it crosses into something excessive.
Ultimately, the free market defines what’s "healthy" by what people are willing (or unwilling) to pay.
If enough consumers continue to buy Nintendo games and Nintendo remains profitable, then the new price is justified from their perspective - simple as that.
Re: Ghost of Yotei's PS5 Price Provokes Fresh Switch 2 Fury
@UltimateOtaku91 Pricing of the end product isn't decided by the time and cost of developing. That's just simply not how businesses work. There are numerous other factors that decide pricing for any company.. Gamers need to stop thinking game companies are their buddies. It's a company trying to profit like any other. I'm not defending their prices though. Ultimately it's the consumer response that'll determine whether they made the right choice or not before they adjust their pricing strategy.
Re: Ghost of Yotei's PS5 Price Provokes Fresh Switch 2 Fury
@AgentGuapo Honestly, what you said is the only comment that matters.... People fail to understand that it's a business. If consumers are happy to pay high prices and they're profitable then that's a good business decision, if not the they'll readjust their pricing strategy.. There is nothing more to it.
Re: Shuhei Yoshida's Played 'So Many Versions' of Ghost of Yotei, and It's 'Always Felt Great'
@Slayer25c Oh really? That's sad because I thought the game was made specifically for me and only me... No one else, just me.. And I thought only my opinion was valid, no one else's............
Re: Shuhei Yoshida's Played 'So Many Versions' of Ghost of Yotei, and It's 'Always Felt Great'
Ghost is tsushima was overhyped for me.. Found the character and the game just dull and boring. It world did look stunning, and the westerners feudal Japan/samurai fantasy desire was met in that sense, but there was nothing exciting about it as a game itself which is more important for me.. The RPG element was weak. .. For all who did enjoy the first, I'm sure the second will be better and you'll enjoy it.
Re: Opinion: Baldur's Gate 3 Was Already a 10/10, But Updates Have Made It an All-Time Masterpiece
I can understand why it's an outstanding game from everything I've seen.. But unfortunately it just feels to overwhelming for me to dive into with my current responsibilities in life.. Which sucks
Re: The Last of Us Is Only Getting More and More Popular
@PuppetMaster Yeah I think so, but I think it was limited more so to the DLC.. Not sure, been a while.
Re: Nintendo Is Losing Its Identity, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss
Damned if you do, damned if you don't...
I doubt the entirety of Nintendos gaming philosophy has 'changed' just because they're improving upon the success of what came before. In any case, the consumers will decide if this was a good decision.
Re: The Last of Us Is Only Getting More and More Popular
@KendoHead Well, I'm definitely glad I passed it then ey....
Re: The Last of Us Is Only Getting More and More Popular
Loved the first game. Never bought the second due to the lgbt narrative.. But, what I'd absolutely love is a standalone factions game, and I hope it gets revived soon
Re: PS5 Pro Version of Assassin's Creed Shadows Rivals Ultra High-End PCs, Says Ubisoft
@Hapless What spec is your pc and how much did it cost you?
Re: Rumour: Gears of War Could Finally Be Revealed for PS5 at the Xbox Showcase
One of my all time favourites series. Still clearly remember playing the first upon release. 1, 2 and 3 were amazing. 3 possibly had the best multiplayer experience out of the lot... Getting those headshots and hearing the crunch followed by Colonel Hoffman shout 'Niiice' never got old!
Re: PS6 Can't Rely on Cutting-Edge Graphics, Sony Must 'Change Its Way of Thinking'
I miss it when games were focused on being fun, whereas now it's all about how good a game looks. The pixel counting culture has damaged gaming for me. It's true that I enjoy a great looking game, but ONLY if it plays great and is fun. I'm hoping the industry will focus on making a game fun first, and then being able to make it look great as apposed to the other way around.
Re: Poll: PS5 Fans, Are You Sold on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Looked brilliant and I'll absolutely be getting one, for both myself and the kids.
Re: Starfield Could Have Released on PS5 Already, Work Has Been Ongoing for a While
I tried it on xbox before moving on to PS5. As someone who enjoyed previous Bethesda games, I just didn't feel this. Felt boring and dated. Also, lack of 60fps hurt it for me. I could have adjusted by sticking with it, but didn't feel like the game itself was worth it.
Anyhow, hope everyone else enjoys it.
Re: The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Commits to 'Cutting-Edge Single-Player' Games Amidst Live Service Madness
@Enuo Boycott their products or get involved in activism for change, a comment here won't change anything.. Otherwise... Yawn..
Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Finally Revealed in Fatal Fury, One the Most Ridiculous Guest Characters Ever
Lol, good for him I guess. Hope 'gamers' don't cry over this now
Re: Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis System Created to Combat the Used Games Market
I've never held on to any game. I play it, complete it, and move on with life. The only games I keep a little longer are multiplayer games, but that too until I've had my fill.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Soars Past 1 Million Players at Launch
@species Why? Because humans are predictably irrational creatures. There is also a growing trend of not accepting anything less than perfection, and a sense of entitlement where things must align with their beliefs, perspectives, preferences - whether that's political, cultural, or ideological.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Soars Past 1 Million Players at Launch
People seem determined to see this game fail. Suddenly, everyone’s a business and financial expert, picking apart every number just to downplay its potentially early success—almost as if it makes them feel better. It’s honestly pathetic. The so-called gaming community can be unbelievably petty at times.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above
It appears more enjoyable than ghost of tsushima to me, which was a very boring game.
Re: Helldivers 2 Delivers Borderline Justice in Upcoming Warbond, New Update Available Now on PS5
Im very late to the party, is it worth buying this game anymore? Finally deleted COD and looking to replace it with another shooter of some sort. Thinking about R6 Seige too.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Cinematic Trailer Sets Scene for Sengoku Action
@nessisonett What was your work with AI? Asking out of curiosity
Re: Sony's AI Leak Reveals a Creepy Sci-Fi Future PS5 Gamers Don’t Necessarily Want
@nessisonett could you elaborate on the following:
"Completely destroys any semblance of narrative intent. The control shifts from writers to a neural network trained on data that they haven’t disclosed"
Genuinely curious to understand.
Re: Sony's AI Leak Reveals a Creepy Sci-Fi Future PS5 Gamers Don’t Necessarily Want
I'm just confused with the title stating 'PS5 gamers don't necessarily want'. I mean, how do you know this exactly? Was there a poll here that I missed? I'll definitely be interested in this AI feature.
Re: PS5 Pro's PSSR to Be Upgraded with FSR 4-Like Tech in 2026
@Ludacritz No
Re: 'Don't Bet' on The Last of Us 3, Warns Neil Druckmann
Loved the 1st, but didn't get the second due to the character choices being that felt like certain agendas were being shoved down throats, so I'm glad there is no 3rd.. Saying that, I really did wish there would be an expanded multiplayer as I loved the first one
Re: Rumour: Gears of War Collection Will Be Revealed for PS5 This Summer
Absolutely love the Gears games.. Have some great memories. Will be great for ps users who've never played to try it
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay Goes In-Depth on Combat, Stealth, Character Progression
Looks and sounds good
Re: PS5 Fans Are Desperate for a Physical Version of Xbox Game Forza Horizon 5
@Fartingale
They are no longer listed/available for new purchases only? Are existing owners of the digital game no longer able to play the game?
Re: PS5 Fans Are Desperate for a Physical Version of Xbox Game Forza Horizon 5
Doesn't bother me. I buy whatever I can at the time though lately more inclined with digital - it's easy, simple and super convenient. I'm not fussed on collecting or sharing. I play a game and then simply move on with my life onto whatever else is out there.. As the trends show, digital is the future. I do see why some would be upset perhaps
Re: Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Snatches April Release Date on PS5, Priced at $60
Nice.. Great game looking forward to it.
The amount of moan here is astonishing though must say.
Re: PSVR2 Gets Enormous Price Reduction Starting March 2025
Tempting, but still not low enough for me. I'm hoping from this price point, any discounts will bring it down more.. I'd buy if it drops near the £250-£300 mark at the absolute most, however unlikely that may be.
On a separate note, it's great that it's functional on PC/Steam - makes it far more appealing for sure.