@NeonTiger "It feeds this Hunter's Nightmare. Please... bring an end to the horror. So, our forefathers sinned? We hunters can't bear their weight forever. It isn't fair. It just isn't fair..."
@DennisReynolds, the Musa of Mali stuff has been especially frustrating to watch. A wonderfully realised character relevant to the story, his presence is handled with respect and historical accuracy. Never ceases to amaze what people who haven't played a game will convince themselves of
@Northern_munkey genuinely, there might not seem like much of a distinction to the casual reader. But in good faith, for a reputable outlet and under my own name, what I’m really doing is reporting on the Warhorse director’s response to what are (my opinion) probably intentional lies, which have real financial consequences for the actual studio.
That’s considered different, if done well or at least professionally. There’s further nuance, too; you’ll note I’ve thoroughly sourced the story, without giving air to the accounts responsible for the rumour in the first place. The real story here is the dev’s response, considered newsworthy under Push Square’s purview haha. I appreciate the interest and curiosity! 🫡
AAA games cost $125 here in Australia; the sticker shock has already been lost in many countries. That said, today, $100 US is worth $160 in AUD; that is an undoubtedly a sobering number, haha
@Northern_munkey I’ll be 36 next month, started with my brother’s Commodore 64, and there has never been a better time to be a player of video games than right now, in my opinion haha
Rebirth is my personal GotY, but I had to play it over months along with Metaphor. I get this placement just on conciseness, and there were plenty of more respectful but just as epic releases. More importantly, these responses prove that the people yearn for modern Final Fantasy, which is good!
@DennisReynolds, I'm playing right now on Pro. Do you think it runs at 60, or at least consistently? It says so on the PlayStation Blog, but I'm getting a lot of slowdown, and it's kind of annoying there isn't a 1440 option
@Zemo55 Yeah sorry mate, the meaning of words change, and its meant in good fun; pom is used frequently on broadcast television. The Guardian puts it in headlines, not something you do with slurs I found this article quite helpful:
@KilloWertz, you are entitled to your opinion, mate, but it's just that, doesn't make someone else's invalid or a lie I think the quote illustrates a sentiment a lot of players are feeling. Glad you are enjoying the game!
@riceNpea @naruball brought in my much smarter wife, and we Googled it; who seems to be correct, but now I've overthought it all. Appreciate the close read haha
@nessisonett, it's generally pretty good here these days; this and South Park: Stick of Truth are probably the most high-profile examples, and that was back in 2013 before we had an R18+ rating.
@TheAmbienWalrus Yeah, sorry, mate, as both an Australian and a Queenslander specifically, I promise you my arachnophobia is entirely justified. I've had a dinner-plate-sized huntsman, audibly spitting in anger, jump off a wall and onto my face before getting caught in my hair. Google at your peril!
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Re: Random: Streamer Rides Through the Fire and Flames to Eternal Guitar Hero Glory
@Rhaoulos great catch, updated!
Re: Random: Bloodborne Fans Cope with State of Play No-Show
@NeonTiger "It feeds this Hunter's Nightmare. Please... bring an end to the horror. So, our forefathers sinned? We hunters can't bear their weight forever. It isn't fair. It just isn't fair..."
Re: Those Classic Final Fantasy Remakes Are Reputedly Still in Development
@PushSquareUser wut
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Pre-Orders Are 'Solid', in Line with Odyssey
@yazzika only if you ignore decades of great games
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Feeling incredibly validated by this poll
Re: 2025 Starts Off Strong with Very High Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review Scores
@DennisReynolds, the Musa of Mali stuff has been especially frustrating to watch. A wonderfully realised character relevant to the story, his presence is handled with respect and historical accuracy. Never ceases to amaze what people who haven't played a game will convince themselves of
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 a Technical Powerhouse on PS5 Pro, Says Digital Foundry
@lazarus11 @species having logged over 100 hours now, I completely stand by this comparison
Re: Mailbox: The Joy of Astro Bot, Ciri in The Witcher 4, and Terrible Trophy Lists
Loved reading through this great stuff!
Re: Preview: Assassin's Creed Shadows Is the Golden Ticket Ubisoft Needs
Stoked to see such glowing previews. Don't count Ubisoft out just yet!
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Dev Refutes Saudia Arabia Ban Claim
@Northern_munkey genuinely, there might not seem like much of a distinction to the casual reader. But in good faith, for a reputable outlet and under my own name, what I’m really doing is reporting on the Warhorse director’s response to what are (my opinion) probably intentional lies, which have real financial consequences for the actual studio.
That’s considered different, if done well or at least professionally. There’s further nuance, too; you’ll note I’ve thoroughly sourced the story, without giving air to the accounts responsible for the rumour in the first place. The real story here is the dev’s response, considered newsworthy under Push Square’s purview haha. I appreciate the interest and curiosity! 🫡
Re: Would You Pay $100 for GTA 6?
AAA games cost $125 here in Australia; the sticker shock has already been lost in many countries. That said, today, $100 US is worth $160 in AUD; that is an undoubtedly a sobering number, haha
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Script Reputedly Dwarfs That of Lesser RPGs
@Northern_munkey I’ll be 36 next month, started with my brother’s Commodore 64, and there has never been a better time to be a player of video games than right now, in my opinion haha
Re: Vive La Return of Castlevania: Nocturne, Season 2 Is Almost Here
@Eadgar whoops, Capcom on the brain, updated
Re: Happy New Year from the Push Square Team
Happy New Year, everybody!
Re: Game of the Year: #7 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Rebirth is my personal GotY, but I had to play it over months along with Metaphor. I get this placement just on conciseness, and there were plenty of more respectful but just as epic releases. More importantly, these responses prove that the people yearn for modern Final Fantasy, which is good!
Re: Game of the Year: Khayl's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2024
@PsBoxSwitchOwner to my great shame, I haven't played Astro Bot yet Gunna play it with my daughter, but she's still a bit too small haha
Re: Watch Your Back, Troy, Ben Starr's Back in Another Leading Role
@Mikey856 creative differences with Troy Baker over their YouTube channel, and then seemingly just laying low lately.
https://www.reddit.com/r/uncharted/comments/10wo9hw/comment/j7p0i5m/?
Re: Watch Your Back, Troy, Ben Starr's Back in Another Leading Role
@Skyliner on it
Re: Helldivers 2 Devs Met with Instant Killzone Crossover Pricing Backlash
@BeerMonster I don't make the rules
Re: Fanatical Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Fans Conscripted into Endless Conflict
@DennisReynolds, I'm playing right now on Pro. Do you think it runs at 60, or at least consistently? It says so on the PlayStation Blog, but I'm getting a lot of slowdown, and it's kind of annoying there isn't a 1440 option
Re: Devolver's Delayed Awards May or May Not Go Ahead Later Today
@LuXifer haha, yes. Updated
Re: Sony's Latest First-Party Release Is Struggling to Do Concord Numbers on PC
@Jaz007 that's a fantastic question, I don't think so; you wonder why it was ported
Re: Australia's Planned Social Media Ban Won't Include PSN After All
@Zemo55 Yeah sorry mate, the meaning of words change, and its meant in good fun; pom is used frequently on broadcast television. The Guardian puts it in headlines, not something you do with slurs I found this article quite helpful:
https://www.countrylife.co.uk/comment-opinion/curious-questions-australians-call-british-poms-200250
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 30
7/10, had a good speed going but that deep-cut Oblivion geography question really did me
Re: The Game Awards Under Heavy Criticism for Elden Ring DLC's Game of the Year Nomination
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. Stellar Blade's exclusion is what radicalises me
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures Sets Odd Precedent, Lacking PS5 Pro Support
@Matroska @Ralizah Force of habit, lol. Updated
Re: Take Your Time with 20 Minutes of PS5, PS4 Metal Slug Tactics Action
@MysteriousMudkip Thank you, I never knew how extensive the history of Metal Slug us
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Slips PS5 Screen Tearing Bug into Latest Patch
@KilloWertz, you are entitled to your opinion, mate, but it's just that, doesn't make someone else's invalid or a lie I think the quote illustrates a sentiment a lot of players are feeling. Glad you are enjoying the game!
Re: Life is Strange: Double Exposure Spoiled By Square Enix Early Access and Hubris
@riceNpea @naruball brought in my much smarter wife, and we Googled it; who seems to be correct, but now I've overthought it all. Appreciate the close read haha
Re: Life is Strange: Double Exposure Spoiled By Square Enix Early Access and Hubris
@riceNpea haha thanks, might need another coffee
Re: Illicit Copies of Hotline Miami 2 Pulled From Aussie PS5's as PlayStation Finally Catches On
@nessisonett, it's generally pretty good here these days; this and South Park: Stick of Truth are probably the most high-profile examples, and that was back in 2013 before we had an R18+ rating.
Re: Surreal Adventure Hell Is Us Debuts Otherworldly Gameplay on PS5
@nessisonett It was all downhill from The Last of Us
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
I feel extremely validated by this poll 😎
Re: The Game Awards Host Geoff Keighley and Parody Site Hard Drive Are Beefing
I fear the wit of those crusty old punks at Hard Drive and The Hard Times more than anything. Geoff is living my nightmare
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
$1100 Australian Dollarydoos. It must be mine, however
Re: 25 Years Ago, Square Released the Best Final Fantasy Game
@Mattock1987
Re: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5) - Grimdark Shooter Is an Instant Co-Op Classic
@Fiendish-Beaver no not at all, I actually missed the original as well (but read up on the story). It's a blast!
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 26
5/10. Why do I do this to myself first thing on a Monday?!
Re: Kratos Actor Chris Judge Claps Back at Amazon Exec's Gaming Dig
@FuriousMachine haha you are correct, just a typo. Updated!
Re: Coveted, One-of-a-Kind Final Fantasy 7 LEGO Set Sold for a Ridiculous Sum
@Vivisapprentice @RBMango Its a wondrous place, full of many priceless treasures
Re: No Man's Sky: Worlds Part I Responsible for Nearly 500% Increase in PS5, PS4 Players
@WiiWareWave autocorrect strikes again! Thanks, updated haha
Re: Next Ryu Ga Gotoku Game to Be Revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2024
@Yousef- oh that's embarrassing, good catch
Re: Ubisoft Apologises for Using Re-Enactment Group's Flag in Assassin's Creed Shadows Art
@nessisonett SPOILERS
Re: German Dev Piranha Bytes Latest Studio to Close Under Embracer
@zhoont Good catch, updated
Re: Random: Unfortunate Eyeless Arachnid Named After Least-Appealing Monster Hunter Beasty
@TheAmbienWalrus Yeah, sorry, mate, as both an Australian and a Queenslander specifically, I promise you my arachnophobia is entirely justified. I've had a dinner-plate-sized huntsman, audibly spitting in anger, jump off a wall and onto my face before getting caught in my hair. Google at your peril!
Re: Be Ready for Shadow of the Erdtree PS5, PS4 with Concise Elden Ring Journey So Far Trailer
@Kraven same
Re: Metal Slug Tactics Commands Attention with Tense, Turn-Based Gameplay on PS5, PS4
@Beetlebum91 Right you are, slip of the pen Updated
Re: Helldivers 2's Close-Quarters Viper Commandos Warbond Goes Rambo on 13th June
@Enuo
Re: Final Fantasy 14 Servers Suffer Sustained DDoS Attacks, Square Enix Investigating
@WizzNL, it would indeed, haha. Thanks!
Re: The End? Helldivers 2 Players Rid Galaxy of Automaton Menace
@The_Wailing_Doom it was my honour to fight alongside you 🫡