I hope Sony release an app that allow people to create and share their own themes. I think this would take off for people who loves to do customization.
Hey Sammy, So how does the Review process workflow go? I've always been curious about how it works. You guys receive the game but do you play through the whole entire game once only and write the review or do you guys play through just part of the game?
From what you posted, its seems like a short period of time from when you guys receive the game to writing the review. Does the game reviewer dedicate the whole entire day playing that one game?
Ok, I have to admit. The only reason why i played this game was because I was watching my cousin play it to see what the story was like (never a big RPG fan). After about 1 hour of him playing and him being incompetent about where to go and what to do. I went out, bought the damn game so that i could find out what the story about. Then after that, I got addicted to RPG. The scariest part about this game, is when Cloud crossed dressed. Still gave me nightmares. If they do remake the game, please leave that scene out. I do not want to relive it.
@Punished_Boss Titanfall was the most hyped exclusive thus gen so far and it barely sold xb1 consoles. I think se and crystal dynamic will regret this decision when tomb raiders don't sell as well on x1. 6 million xb1 vs 10mllion ps4 in the wild.
wait... Xbox fans are crying and complaining that a developer is "ignoring" them. So Call of Duty DLC timed exclusivity last gen and buying exclusivity of TitanFall for the xbox one is fair game? Go cry me a river.
@kingandaval
" As Aeris finishes praying, Sephiroth descends from the ceiling and impales her with the Masamune. "
You know who Jenova is right? Jenova is an alien from space. They use jenovas cells to make sephirith. When sephirioth found out he hated man kind and tried to destroy the planet.
Oops never mind I did not see that emoticon. Keep calm and chive on brother.
@KillTheG1mp I swear, we've been spoiled by Sony. Getting free games is no longer enough for us. But now we are asking for AAA games for free. We're becoming ungrateful brats. My library is soo backed up that I'm trying to play multiple games to catch up.
Wow. when they first hinted at a new character I was assuming someone very original and new. But now its just a pallete swap of an existing character. Vega and Cammy mated and gave birth to Decapre.
@Cowboysfan-22 Agree. I just hope Guerilla Games dont go the route of Crytek. Crytek have great graphics but in my opinion their game have no substance. Its all eye candy.
@banacheck
Actually Sony have a very good track record of supporting games with unique concepts that most others will tend to stay away from. This what makes Sony stands out for me when i decided to move from the Xbox 360 to the PS3. I was tired of playing FPS, wanted something new and different and Sony PS3 was the one that can offer that kind of experience. Sure some of PS3 exclusive may not sell as well as xbox exclusives but knowing that i will experience of a new IP and new gameplay, im willing to support.
@SuperSilverback Last i checked, Kratos was running around killing every single god that he encountered. He curb stomped Zeus himself. I dont know dude, but Dante might be in trouble. Maybe thats why for the new DMC game, he changed up his look so that Kratos wont find him.
b..b..but vita has no games! I dont know about you guys, but im starting to get a back log of vita games waiting to be played. I just picked up Toukiden. Im still playing Killzone mercernary and Tearaway. Soon FFX and FFX-2 (counts as two games) are coming next month, I dont think i will have enough time to play these games. Now SS delta is coming out too.
@ObviouslyAdachi I dont think they are saying that the game looks better. They're saying the game looks great on the Vita. The Vita small screen and Oled screen makes the game looks better when played on the Vita compared to the PS3. Of course the game looks the same, its a port. However for a ported game that is on a handheld it looks great.
As for why Ocrina of Time looks better on the 3DS then the original, is because that game was specifically remaster/remade/ Facelift for the 3DS. The GOW collection was given a HD treatment specifically for the PS3 and not for the PS Vita.
@ObviouslyAdachi You do know this is a Port and not a remake right? These two games were originally from ps2 and was given a facelift for the ps3. Why would they do a facelift of a game that's already been given a facelift? Orcrina of time was originally released on the Nintendo n64 of course they going to give the game it's first facelift when ported to the 3ds. Your name shouldn't be obviouslyAdachi, it should be obliviousAdachi.
Called in this morning to best buy and they say they have ps4 in stock. They would not put one on hold for me. Went online to order it but it say not available. Call back to best buy and they say online is not updated. The guy would not put one on hold for me. Went to best buy at 3 pm and guess what? It was freakin sold out.
Love the battle and combo system in the demo. Its definitely not a button masher. I like Soul Sacrifice but in all honesty, toukiden is a lot better than Soul Sacrifice. Also this is an excellent choice to filled in the void when Monster Hunter went to Nintendo.
I dont know when i will have time to play all these games? I just bought KZ, Puppeteer, Tales of Xillia, and I also downloaded DMC and Bioshock. All of these will take me about 7-8 months to complete. Damn is it me that doing this to myself or is it Sony's fault?
getting Kill zone mercenary, Tales of Xillia, and puppeteer. These games at these prices, I should be arrested because i feel like im stealing from Sony.
@get2sammyb
Well I'm not suprised the the Wii U is doing very well for the holidays. If you think about it, during the holidays there are only two options for home console buyers. The Wii U or the xbox One, and since it is the home of the rising sun which one you think they would purchase for the holidays?
I would love to see the Wii U to continue it's success but I want to see what happens after the PS4 is launched.
@Sanquine
I love the PS Vita but it seems that the Vita is following the same trend as the PSP. Its becoming a niche product. This is not a bad thing but it will never get recognition and sales numbers that it deserve.
Back to the subject of Sony's New Year Resolution.
Localize some of the Japan PS Vita exclusives. There are a lot of PS Vita games that are released for the Vita right now in Japan but unfortunately for those outside of Japan, we probably will never see 10% of them.
Never played any of the killzone games on the ps3. Did play mercenary beta on the vita but that was it. After seeing this video my jaw dropped to the floor. I pre ordered the ps3 an drive lib but I might get this game too.
Honestly I think Sony should partner up with Apple in the game division. It be awesome if the PS Vita and PS4 can log into the Apple store and buy apps and games from the store.
I have a feeling that the reason why EA sided with Microsoft is because they thought that the Xbox one will be committed to the DRM and no used game policy. Knowing EA they are in the business of nickle and diming their consumers. EA and Microsoft make a great couple in my opinion, SMH
I just hope that the PS4 blow their competition out of the water and I would love to see these 3rd party developers who took money from microsoft and Nintendo for exclusivity crawling back to Sony. I think EA and Capcom are the biggest D bags of all the developers. They have forgotten that it was Sony PSone, PSP and PS2 that made them successful.
@ViciousDS I'm not worried about the hard drive being only 500gb but it baffles me why consoles now only have 500gb of HDD. 1TB should be standard. When i recieve my PS4, the first thing im going to do is replace the 500gb with the highest compatible HDD available before even playing or downloading any games. Knowing Sony's history the ability to replace your HDD shouldnt be a problem (I hope).
I have to admit, Sony did learn from their PS3 mistakes and so far everything is looking bright for the Sony gaming brand. Now only if they can give us an updated on whats going on with Gaikai.
@get2sammyb Im starting to hate PSN+, I complained before about no updates for PSN+ but now im complaining that I dont have time to play all these PSN+. I was joking about hating it. In honesty I hate myself for having a job and not having enough time to play these games. Retirement in 35 more years, maybe then i can enjoy these games.
Whats a HoloDeck? I dont know whats the point of the title of this article. In graphics capabilities we all know that PS4 > PS3. How is it fair to compare drive club to Gran turismo 6? We should wait and see if GT6 is released for the PS4 then the comparison can be made.
I hope its a major upgrade to GT5, I fear that they slapped on 200 new cars and 7 new tracks and stick the number 6 at the end of the title and called it a day. Crossing fingers that its not.
@Epic Instead of choosing over 30million user or 4.5 million users why not released for both hand held and make money off of potentially 34.5 million user. That would be a better business model.
Crap... June is around the corner and I haven't even caught up on my games yet. I still have gow ascension, tomb raider, metal gear, soul sacrifice, and sleeping dog sitting on my shelves. Now last of us, gt6 , two souls are coming out too.
@jeccross You should probably look into anger management as well. I thought call of duty pissed me off, but Demon's Soul almost pushed me to the edge of insanity. Its a very frustrating game to play due to its difficulty level, but if you do manage to beat a boss its a very very rewarding feeling.
The problem i see with Soul Sacrifice is that this type of game is a niche in the EU and US. In Japan, games like this sells like hot cakes because the japanese are into stuff like this. If you compare the sale number of US and Japan for Monster hunter, Soul sacrifice, persona, or any game that are similiar to Monster hunter, Its obvious that Japan rule in sales chart. I'm just glad it made onto the chart.
@Epic Why do some people keep bringing in PC. Everybody with a quarter of a brain will know that a really good PcC can out perform any console. Ps4 and next box are consoles so stop comparing them to pc. Of course the president of Sony will say their console is the best. What you want them to say that the ps4 is only second best? Is like the united state president saying the U.S is only second best. I expect Microsoft to say that their next console is the best.
Having SS or any game on another platform like the PS3 makes the PS vita obsolete. Why would someone buy the game for the Vita if its not exclusive? especially a potential system seller. For example. When SS was released in Japan, we all see a spike in Vita sales for two or more weeks. But imagine if SS was also released for the PS3 on the same day. Do you think we will see such a large spike in Vita sales? I highly doubt that. Everyone keep complaining that PS vita dont have enough games or exclusives. But if you want cross platform play, then you wont have PS vita exclusive games. Until PS Vita have a large enough user base and large enough support than having cross platform will be a good thing.
Going by review is unfair to the game or any game. First hand experience is the way to go. A game with low score can be fun for others and vice versa. Try it first.
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Re: What Do the PS4's First Free Dynamic Themes Look Like?
I hope Sony release an app that allow people to create and share their own themes. I think this would take off for people who loves to do customization.
Re: Round Up: Freedom Wars Vita Reviews Fight for a Shorter Sentence
Hey Sammy, So how does the Review process workflow go? I've always been curious about how it works. You guys receive the game but do you play through the whole entire game once only and write the review or do you guys play through just part of the game?
From what you posted, its seems like a short period of time from when you guys receive the game to writing the review. Does the game reviewer dedicate the whole entire day playing that one game?
Thanks!
Re: Push Scare: How Final Fantasy VII's Not-So-Scary Intro Made Me Shelve It for Two Years
Ok, I have to admit. The only reason why i played this game was because I was watching my cousin play it to see what the story was like (never a big RPG fan). After about 1 hour of him playing and him being incompetent about where to go and what to do. I went out, bought the damn game so that i could find out what the story about. Then after that, I got addicted to RPG.
The scariest part about this game, is when Cloud crossed dressed. Still gave me nightmares. If they do remake the game, please leave that scene out. I do not want to relive it.
Re: Reaction: Why Lara Croft Will Still Raid PS4 in Rise of the Tomb Raider
@Punished_Boss
Titanfall was the most hyped exclusive thus gen so far and it barely sold xb1 consoles. I think se and crystal dynamic will regret this decision when tomb raiders don't sell as well on x1. 6 million xb1 vs 10mllion ps4 in the wild.
Re: Bungie Denies PS4 Favouritism as Xbox One Owners Revolt
wait... Xbox fans are crying and complaining that a developer is "ignoring" them. So Call of Duty DLC timed exclusivity last gen and buying exclusivity of TitanFall for the xbox one is fair game? Go cry me a river.
Re: Feature: Six of Our Best Photos in inFAMOUS: Second Son on PS4
Its amazing that these are in game shots. Just amazing.
Re: Who Would Win Wednesdays: Raiden vs. Sephiroth
@kingandaval
" As Aeris finishes praying, Sephiroth descends from the ceiling and impales her with the Masamune. "
You know who Jenova is right? Jenova is an alien from space. They use jenovas cells to make sephirith. When sephirioth found out he hated man kind and tried to destroy the planet.
Oops never mind I did not see that emoticon. Keep calm and chive on brother.
Re: Who Would Win Wednesdays: Raiden vs. Sephiroth
Sephiroth wins hands down. Why? He impaled Aerith...enough said.
Re: Who Would Win April Fools' Day: Kazuo Hirai vs. Giant Enemy Crab
Chuck Norris vs Kazuo Hirai... Thats the battle of the century.
Re: April PlayStation Plus Content Reveal Incoming This Week
@KillTheG1mp
I swear, we've been spoiled by Sony. Getting free games is no longer enough for us. But now we are asking for AAA games for free. We're becoming ungrateful brats.
My library is soo backed up that I'm trying to play multiple games to catch up.
Re: Sacré Bleu! You'll Be Travelling to Paris in the Next Assassin's Creed
assassins creed = to Call of duty
A game every year with not much difference except for locations and timeline.
Re: Who's the Latest Challenger to Enter the Ring in Ultra Street Fighter IV?
Wow. when they first hinted at a new character I was assuming someone very original and new. But now its just a pallete swap of an existing character. Vega and Cammy mated and gave birth to Decapre.
Re: This InFAMOUS: Second Son Live Action Trailer will get You Heated for the PS4 Release
Wow one of the best live action trailer I've seen so far.
Re: Pachter: Titanfall Exclusivity Due to Industry Thinking Xbox One Would Eat PS4's Lunch
Good old patcher. He always analyze and predict things that already happened and obvious.
Re: Blimey, Killzone's Dev Has Been Working on a New PS4 Franchise for Over Two Years
@Cowboysfan-22
Agree. I just hope Guerilla Games dont go the route of Crytek. Crytek have great graphics but in my opinion their game have no substance. Its all eye candy.
Re: PS4 Exclusive RIME Almost Ended Up on the Xbox One
@banacheck
Actually Sony have a very good track record of supporting games with unique concepts that most others will tend to stay away from. This what makes Sony stands out for me when i decided to move from the Xbox 360 to the PS3. I was tired of playing FPS, wanted something new and different and Sony PS3 was the one that can offer that kind of experience. Sure some of PS3 exclusive may not sell as well as xbox exclusives but knowing that i will experience of a new IP and new gameplay, im willing to support.
Re: Who Would Win Wednesdays: Dante vs. Kratos
@SuperSilverback
Last i checked, Kratos was running around killing every single god that he encountered. He curb stomped Zeus himself. I dont know dude, but Dante might be in trouble. Maybe thats why for the new DMC game, he changed up his look so that Kratos wont find him.
Re: Fly Free with Soul Sacrifice Delta's Newest Black Rite
b..b..but vita has no games!
I dont know about you guys, but im starting to get a back log of vita games waiting to be played. I just picked up Toukiden. Im still playing Killzone mercernary and Tearaway. Soon FFX and FFX-2 (counts as two games) are coming next month, I dont think i will have enough time to play these games. Now SS delta is coming out too.
Re: God of War Still Looks Stunning on the PlayStation Vita
@ObviouslyAdachi
I dont think they are saying that the game looks better. They're saying the game looks great on the Vita. The Vita small screen and Oled screen makes the game looks better when played on the Vita compared to the PS3. Of course the game looks the same, its a port. However for a ported game that is on a handheld it looks great.
As for why Ocrina of Time looks better on the 3DS then the original, is because that game was specifically remaster/remade/ Facelift for the 3DS. The GOW collection was given a HD treatment specifically for the PS3 and not for the PS Vita.
Re: PS Vita's Memory Cards May Cost a Bomb, But Digital Purchases Are on the Rise
@RyoHazuki
The Playstation Vita store way more smoother than the Ps3 PSN store.
Re: God of War Still Looks Stunning on the PlayStation Vita
@ObviouslyAdachi
You do know this is a Port and not a remake right? These two games were originally from ps2 and was given a facelift for the ps3. Why would they do a facelift of a game that's already been given a facelift?
Orcrina of time was originally released on the Nintendo n64 of course they going to give the game it's first facelift when ported to the 3ds. Your name shouldn't be obviouslyAdachi, it should be obliviousAdachi.
Re: New PS4 Stock Sneaks into Best Buy in North America
Called in this morning to best buy and they say they have ps4 in stock. They would not put one on hold for me. Went online to order it but it say not available. Call back to best buy and they say online is not updated. The guy would not put one on hold for me. Went to best buy at 3 pm and guess what? It was freakin sold out.
Re: This Toukiden: The Age of Demons Trailer Will Get You Sharpening Your Blade
Love the battle and combo system in the demo. Its definitely not a button masher. I like Soul Sacrifice but in all honesty, toukiden is a lot better than Soul Sacrifice. Also this is an excellent choice to filled in the void when Monster Hunter went to Nintendo.
Re: Better Top Up Your Wallets - PSN Launches Another Sale in North America
I dont know when i will have time to play all these games? I just bought KZ, Puppeteer, Tales of Xillia, and I also downloaded DMC and Bioshock. All of these will take me about 7-8 months to complete. Damn is it me that doing this to myself or is it Sony's fault?
Re: Better Top Up Your Wallets - PSN Launches Another Sale in North America
getting Kill zone mercenary, Tales of Xillia, and puppeteer. These games at these prices, I should be arrested because i feel like im stealing from Sony.
Re: Talking Point: What New Year's Resolutions Should Sony Make in 2014?
@get2sammyb
Well I'm not suprised the the Wii U is doing very well for the holidays. If you think about it, during the holidays there are only two options for home console buyers. The Wii U or the xbox One, and since it is the home of the rising sun which one you think they would purchase for the holidays?
I would love to see the Wii U to continue it's success but I want to see what happens after the PS4 is launched.
@Sanquine
I love the PS Vita but it seems that the Vita is following the same trend as the PSP. Its becoming a niche product. This is not a bad thing but it will never get recognition and sales numbers that it deserve.
Back to the subject of Sony's New Year Resolution.
Localize some of the Japan PS Vita exclusives. There are a lot of PS Vita games that are released for the Vita right now in Japan but unfortunately for those outside of Japan, we probably will never see 10% of them.
Re: Still Not Convinced by PS4's Power? Watch This Killzone: Shadow Fall Video
Never played any of the killzone games on the ps3. Did play mercenary beta on the vita but that was it. After seeing this video my jaw dropped to the floor. I pre ordered the ps3 an drive lib but I might get this game too.
Re: Reaction: There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy a PlayStation Vita
@Lelouch
Dude Gravity Rush is free on the PS Plus right now. Also uncharted and other great games are being offered free right now.
Re: GamesCom 2013: You Can Play Beyond: Two Souls with a Touchscreen
Honestly I think Sony should partner up with Apple in the game division. It be awesome if the PS Vita and PS4 can log into the Apple store and buy apps and games from the store.
Re: GamesCom 2013: EA Insists That It Still Has a Strong Relationship with Sony
I have a feeling that the reason why EA sided with Microsoft is because they thought that the Xbox one will be committed to the DRM and no used game policy. Knowing EA they are in the business of nickle and diming their consumers. EA and Microsoft make a great couple in my opinion, SMH
I just hope that the PS4 blow their competition out of the water and I would love to see these 3rd party developers who took money from microsoft and Nintendo for exclusivity crawling back to Sony. I think EA and Capcom are the biggest D bags of all the developers. They have forgotten that it was Sony PSone, PSP and PS2 that made them successful.
Re: Oh Wow, Check Out the PS4's User Interface in Action
@ViciousDS
I'm not worried about the hard drive being only 500gb but it baffles me why consoles now only have 500gb of HDD. 1TB should be standard. When i recieve my PS4, the first thing im going to do is replace the 500gb with the highest compatible HDD available before even playing or downloading any games. Knowing Sony's history the ability to replace your HDD shouldnt be a problem (I hope).
Re: Unprecedented Number of Developers Working on PS4, PS3, and Vita
I have to admit, Sony did learn from their PS3 mistakes and so far everything is looking bright for the Sony gaming brand. Now only if they can give us an updated on whats going on with Gaikai.
Re: Don't Worry, the PlayStation 4 Probably Won't Overheat
it seems that Sony has learn its lesson but we have to see. I cant say the same for Microsoft so far.
Re: Battlefield 3 Deploys As Part of Bumper EU PlayStation Plus Update
@get2sammyb
Im starting to hate PSN+, I complained before about no updates for PSN+ but now im complaining that I dont have time to play all these PSN+. I was joking about hating it. In honesty I hate myself for having a job and not having enough time to play these games. Retirement in 35 more years, maybe then i can enjoy these games.
Re: E3 2013: You'll Need a PS Plus Subscription to Play PS4 Online
@Jaz007
I think if you subscribe to psn plus you will get drive club with your membership.
Re: Rumour: PS4 to Launch with Three Models, Cheapest to Cost $399
I hope the $599 bundle comes with ps4, ps vita, controller, and an eye toy. I think this bundle is worth the price.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Hopes and Fears for the PS4, PS3, and Vita at E3 2013?
Biggest fear is that it will be a cable box... Oh wait I thought I was on the Xbox forum. I was trying to troll.
Re: You'll Be Able to Play The Last of Us While It's Downloading
@Sammy
Wheres the love? Send that demo my way...LOL
Re: Screenshots Fired: DriveClub Responds to Gran Turismo 6 Announcement
Whats a HoloDeck?
I dont know whats the point of the title of this article. In graphics capabilities we all know that PS4 > PS3. How is it fair to compare drive club to Gran turismo 6? We should wait and see if GT6 is released for the PS4 then the comparison can be made.
Re: Rumour: Gran Turismo 6 Races onto PlayStation 3 This Holiday
I hope its a major upgrade to GT5, I fear that they slapped on 200 new cars and 7 new tracks and stick the number 6 at the end of the title and called it a day. Crossing fingers that its not.
Re: Unsurprisingly, Japanese Gamers Want a Monster Hunter Title for Vita
@Epic
Instead of choosing over 30million user or 4.5 million users why not released for both hand held and make money off of potentially 34.5 million user. That would be a better business model.
Re: Send Your Hype Through the Roof with This New The Last of Us Commercial
Crap... June is around the corner and I haven't even caught up on my games yet. I still have gow ascension, tomb raider, metal gear, soul sacrifice, and sleeping dog sitting on my shelves. Now last of us, gt6 , two souls are coming out too.
Re: Sony Doesn't Expect to Sell Many PlayStation Vitas Over the Coming Year
@get2sammyb
Isnt their plan to intergrate the PS vita with the PS4 for remote play? Gaikai intergration?
Re: ICO & Shadow of the Colossus HD Collection Free on EU PS Plus Next Month
@jeccross
You should probably look into anger management as well. I thought call of duty pissed me off, but Demon's Soul almost pushed me to the edge of insanity. Its a very frustrating game to play due to its difficulty level, but if you do manage to beat a boss its a very very rewarding feeling.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Dead Island: Riptide Top, Soul Sacrifice Scorches 26th
The problem i see with Soul Sacrifice is that this type of game is a niche in the EU and US. In Japan, games like this sells like hot cakes because the japanese are into stuff like this. If you compare the sale number of US and Japan for Monster hunter, Soul sacrifice, persona, or any game that are similiar to Monster hunter, Its obvious that Japan rule in sales chart. I'm just glad it made onto the chart.
Re: You Won't Be Able to Share Everything on the PlayStation 4
@TheRealBatman
I think one kratos would be enough. 2 kratos is already overkill.
Re: Yoshida: PS4 Version of Multiplatform Games Must Be Considered the Best
@Epic
Why do some people keep bringing in PC. Everybody with a quarter of a brain will know that a really good PcC can out perform any console. Ps4 and next box are consoles so stop comparing them to pc.
Of course the president of Sony will say their console is the best. What you want them to say that the ps4 is only second best? Is like the united state president saying the U.S is only second best. I expect Microsoft to say that their next console is the best.
Re: Now You've Got No Excuse Not to Buy The Unfinished Swan
Now make it playable on the PS Vita, Imagine the game playing on the vita OLED screen?? Drooling....
Re: Talking Point: What Does the Next Chapter Entail for Soul Sacrifice?
Having SS or any game on another platform like the PS3 makes the PS vita obsolete. Why would someone buy the game for the Vita if its not exclusive? especially a potential system seller. For example. When SS was released in Japan, we all see a spike in Vita sales for two or more weeks. But imagine if SS was also released for the PS3 on the same day. Do you think we will see such a large spike in Vita sales? I highly doubt that. Everyone keep complaining that PS vita dont have enough games or exclusives. But if you want cross platform play, then you wont have PS vita exclusive games. Until PS Vita have a large enough user base and large enough support than having cross platform will be a good thing.
Re: Review: Soul Sacrifice (PlayStation Vita)
Going by review is unfair to the game or any game. First hand experience is the way to go. A game with low score can be fun for others and vice versa. Try it first.