I played Dragons Dogma 2 and the frame rate issues didn’t bother me one bit despite people claiming it’s a mess. So here’s hoping it’s the same for this game.
I’ve put well over 100 hours into Stardew Valley so if you’re into that type of game and haven’t played it (highly unlikely) you’ll be getting your moneys worth with that alone
@Cakefish I recently finished the Zero Dawn Remaster and if you mean pausing the game and going into the inventory to craft ammo, you can do it from the weapon wheel. Unless bringing that up is what you meant, In which case ignore me!
Been addicted to New World Aeternum so will be playing that most of Sunday. Also playing some Oppidum Co-op later, which is a surprisingly good, although slightly simplistic survival game. Want to get it out the way so we can crack on with the new Coral Island co-op mode.
Continuing and hopefully finishing my play through of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. Then I’ll be moving onto Alone in the Dark or Beyond Hanwell I haven’t decided yet!
I recently beat the game in shared multiplayer and really enjoyed it. I must admit that changing between realms was cool at first but it got old quickly so I don’t think that’s needed again. Also the auto save stuttering was ridiculous in co-op making some of the boss fights more difficult then they should have been.
@Zeroo MGS 3 Remake, Digimon Time Story, Call of Duty, Battlefield 6, Outer Worlds 2, Borderlands 4, Gears of War, Lost Souls, Sonic Racing Just to name a few more. It’s all down to personal taste and just because these games don’t interest you doesn’t mean other people aren’t looking forward to them. There’s no denying that the end of this year is jam packed with games.
Really enjoyed the beta quite a bit. I still enjoy 2042 to this day but it’s hard going back to it after playing BF6. I love all the additions to the gameplay like peeking around corners, running when crouched and also being able to drag people when you’re reviving them. I also like how much grittier the maps looks now as opposed to 2042 where everything seems to clean and neat. Also, while still pretty limited, the destruction is really cool looking when it happens.
I did notice in a few matches on one of the smaller maps that players somehow found a way onto the roof giving them a really good vantage point. Pretty sure you’re not supposed to be up there and they made use of a glitch because I noticed people complaining about it in the chat.
I really tried to get into this game multiple times. I like the idea of it but the execution is awful in my opinion. The world is boring with empty buildings, the looting is lacklustre and the inventory management is a pain with a controller. There doesn’t even seem to be a good amount of zombies. I’ve only played about 19 hours or so but it’s such a slow burn start that I had to stop playing. The game may get better later on.
7 Days to Die is infinitely better for what it’s worth and I highly recommend that.
If it’s 13 hours of solid gameplay without anything shoehorned in to extend the games run time I’m all for it, even at full price. Everyone complaining about bloated games recently should at least support the developers going in the opposite direction.
Say what you want about 2042, but I can’t recall the game ever dipping below 60fps. That’s with 120 players, explosions, vehicles, tornadoes and all sorts going on. So if they’re lowering the player count and making the maps smaller I’d be surprised if the game doesn’t run flawlessly.
@Balaam_ I get that you’re really into trophies and won’t play anything you can’t 100% but have you ever thought about making a second profile to play all the games you don’t expect to plat? Atleast then you can have fun once in a while without gaming feeling like a chore.
@rjejr Assuming you’re on about the earth segment in the second game, the shooting is for that part only. After that it’s back to slicing and dicing. If you enjoyed it up until that point I recommend going back and giving the game another try.
I look forward to trying it out! I didn’t watch the live stream but does anyone know what the max player count in a game is? Did they reduce it back down to 64?
@TheArt it took me over 120 hours to beat the game and most of its content and I still didn’t want to stop playing. You’re in for a good, immersive time.
Saints Row The Third Remastered on PS5. It’s still a fun game today and you can’t go wrong for £4.99! The updated graphics look good too and it runs at a constant 60fps no matter how many explosions there are. I originally bought it to play co-op but my brother and I couldn’t connect so I decided to continue it on my own. My only other problem is that the HDR is way too dark and even maxing out the games brightness doesn’t really fix it.
I’ve been playing BF2042 on and off since launch and I still enjoy it today. I do think BF4 was the better game (only played BF3 on 360) so I’m hoping this new one is more like that with a big focus on destruction.
Looks great, but I’m hoping there’s a character creator. These types of games just wouldnt be the same if I can’t create my usual character named Keith, who rocks a lime green afro and a big beard.
Farm Together 2 - Starting this later tonight with my girlfriend. We enjoyed the first one quite a bit and this looks to improve on it.
Tales of Arise - This is my main single player game right now and I recommend it to any RPG fan
Grand Theft Auto V - Might jump into the multiplayer which I’ve been really enjoying recently. Once you get a business and a way to earn a good amount of money the game really opens up. Plus the casino is addictive.
System Shock 2 Anniversary Remaster - Started this co-op with my brother and we weren’t really sure what to expect. We then continued to play it for 2 and a half hours. It definitely hasn’t aged to well, but it’s still fun to play. Shame all the trophies are tied to the single player mode though.
Beyond Galaxyland - Haven’t played it for too long but I love the art style and the story seems interesting so far. Look forward to playing it more.
@Lowdefal I agree, it’s absolutely ridiculous. Imagine missing out on a game you really want to play because you’ve noticed one trophy that might be unobtainable.
@Frmknst In the UK it was originally £39.99 right up until release and now it’s suddenly £44.99. I’m really interested in the game, but I’ll wait for a sale.
I’m hoping for new game plus. Specifically so I can get the ten out of ten trophy without buying Phantom Liberty or spending ages roaming the map looking for random groups of enemies to shoot.
I remember when I used to buy Call of Duty every year and genuinely enjoy them. I’ve lost interest now and haven’t played any since Black Ops Cold War which I got when the PS5 released.
Just started a game called Blacktail. Knew nothing going into it really, other than it having a good store rating. But for £7 I figured I’d go in blind and so far it’s actually really good.
Also might have another go on Darkwood. I played the prologue and the atmosphere is really unsettling (Especially with headphones at max volume). Apparently it’s a difficult game though, which is somewhat off putting!
I’ll be cracking on with Cyberpunk which is taking a while because I’m doing all the gigs and side stories as I go. A huge part of me wants to continue with the main story, but I think all the side stuff is really good too.
Also got back into GTA5 multiplayer which is more enjoyable in a private game with friends. At least then you’re not getting killed by randoms every 10 seconds.
This is a good decision. I found RE8 and the RE2, 3 and 4 remakes to be highly replayable because of the fairly small, linear structure. I’m hoping 9 will be the same.
I highly recommend it. Playing with a group of people all using mics is hilarious yet extremely tense, especially with proximity chat and some good headphones. It’s really one of those games you need to try before forming an opinion because the trailers will never do it justice.
@Perturbator I bought that and just couldn’t get into it because of the terrible performance (even on pro). Shame really, because there’s a good game under the poor optimisation.
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Re: No Man's Sky Voyagers Reinvents Player Ships in Latest Free Mega-Update on PS5, PS4
This is a great update. Now all that’s needed are turrets that you can place on your ship that the other players can use!
Re: Metal Gear Solid Delta Patch Promised, But No Mention of PS5 Performance Improvements
I played Dragons Dogma 2 and the frame rate issues didn’t bother me one bit despite people claiming it’s a mess. So here’s hoping it’s the same for this game.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for September 2025 Announced
I’ve put well over 100 hours into Stardew Valley so if you’re into that type of game and haven’t played it (highly unlikely) you’ll be getting your moneys worth with that alone
Re: Lost Soul Aside's PS5 Platinum Won't Be a Walk in the Park
@Balaam_ I’m beginning to think this is just some long running joke now and in no way serious.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 595
@Cakefish I recently finished the Zero Dawn Remaster and if you mean pausing the game and going into the inventory to craft ammo, you can do it from the weapon wheel. Unless bringing that up is what you meant, In which case ignore me!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 595
Been addicted to New World Aeternum so will be playing that most of Sunday. Also playing some Oppidum Co-op later, which is a surprisingly good, although slightly simplistic survival game. Want to get it out the way so we can crack on with the new Coral Island co-op mode.
Re: Konami 'Forgiven' for Dropping Metal Gear Solid Voice Lead in Fifth Game
I’m sorry I caused him so much pain
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 594
Continuing and hopefully finishing my play through of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. Then I’ll be moving onto Alone in the Dark or Beyond Hanwell I haven’t decided yet!
Re: The Outrageously Over-the-Top Fast & Furious Arcade Game Is Coming to PS5
Beetle Adventure Racing came to mind while watching the trailer. That was a great game.
Re: Action RPG Lords of the Fallen 2 Reveal Confirmed for Next Week
I recently beat the game in shared multiplayer and really enjoyed it. I must admit that changing between realms was cool at first but it got old quickly so I don’t think that’s needed again. Also the auto save stuttering was ridiculous in co-op making some of the boss fights more difficult then they should have been.
Re: Ambitious Open World RPG Crimson Desert Delayed to 2026
@Zeroo MGS 3 Remake, Digimon Time Story, Call of Duty, Battlefield 6, Outer Worlds 2, Borderlands 4, Gears of War, Lost Souls, Sonic Racing Just to name a few more. It’s all down to personal taste and just because these games don’t interest you doesn’t mean other people aren’t looking forward to them. There’s no denying that the end of this year is jam packed with games.
Re: Hell Is Us Free Playable Demo Is Available Now on PS5
I really enjoyed the demo and was disappointed it ended.
Re: Battlefield 6's Open Beta Has Completely Blown Up
Really enjoyed the beta quite a bit. I still enjoy 2042 to this day but it’s hard going back to it after playing BF6. I love all the additions to the gameplay like peeking around corners, running when crouched and also being able to drag people when you’re reviving them. I also like how much grittier the maps looks now as opposed to 2042 where everything seems to clean and neat. Also, while still pretty limited, the destruction is really cool looking when it happens.
I did notice in a few matches on one of the smaller maps that players somehow found a way onto the roof giving them a really good vantage point. Pretty sure you’re not supposed to be up there and they made use of a glitch because I noticed people complaining about it in the chat.
Re: PS Plus Overloads DayZ's Servers and Causes Connectivity Issues
I really tried to get into this game multiple times. I like the idea of it but the execution is awful in my opinion. The world is boring with empty buildings, the looting is lacklustre and the inventory management is a pain with a controller. There doesn’t even seem to be a good amount of zombies. I’ve only played about 19 hours or so but it’s such a slow burn start that I had to stop playing. The game may get better later on.
7 Days to Die is infinitely better for what it’s worth and I highly recommend that.
Re: PS5 Pro Will Upgrade and Enhance This Week's Mafia: The Old Country
If it’s 13 hours of solid gameplay without anything shoehorned in to extend the games run time I’m all for it, even at full price. Everyone complaining about bloated games recently should at least support the developers going in the opposite direction.
Re: Battlefield 6 Will Hit 60fps in Performance Mode on PS5, and Even Higher on PS5 Pro
Say what you want about 2042, but I can’t recall the game ever dipping below 60fps. That’s with 120 players, explosions, vehicles, tornadoes and all sorts going on. So if they’re lowering the player count and making the maps smaller I’d be surprised if the game doesn’t run flawlessly.
Re: Rumour: Starfield PS5 to Take Flight Alongside New Expansion Next Year
The game gets a lot of hate but I’ll definitely give it a go when it comes to PS5
Re: David Hasselhoff Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide for PS5
Not even a fan of SpongeBob but I enjoyed that trailer!
Re: Preview: Battlefield 6 on PS5 Is the Battlefield We've Been Praying For
@Balaam_ I get that you’re really into trophies and won’t play anything you can’t 100% but have you ever thought about making a second profile to play all the games you don’t expect to plat? Atleast then you can have fun once in a while without gaming feeling like a chore.
Re: BioShock PS5 Sequel in Dev Hell, Remake of Original Scrapped
@Dan12836666 So remakes are only OK if it’s a game you’re interested in?
Re: Darksiders 4 May Finally Be PS5's Answer to Classic Zelda
@rjejr Assuming you’re on about the earth segment in the second game, the shooting is for that part only. After that it’s back to slicing and dicing. If you enjoyed it up until that point I recommend going back and giving the game another try.
Re: Darksiders 4 May Finally Be PS5's Answer to Classic Zelda
According to the ps store the game is also 4-player co-op so if that’s actually true I wonder what that will be like.
Re: Battlefield 6 Out on PS5 This October, Tons of Gameplay Revealed in Grand Presentation
@Frmknst extraction shooters can be just as repetitive?
Re: Battlefield 6 Beta: All Start Times and How to Get Early Access
I look forward to trying it out! I didn’t watch the live stream but does anyone know what the max player count in a game is? Did they reduce it back down to 64?
Re: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Has a Free Playable Demo Available Right Now on PS5, PS4
Really enjoyed it and these are not usually the sort of games I play.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 591
@TheArt it took me over 120 hours to beat the game and most of its content and I still didn’t want to stop playing. You’re in for a good, immersive time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 591
Saints Row The Third Remastered on PS5. It’s still a fun game today and you can’t go wrong for £4.99! The updated graphics look good too and it runs at a constant 60fps no matter how many explosions there are. I originally bought it to play co-op but my brother and I couldn’t connect so I decided to continue it on my own. My only other problem is that the HDR is way too dark and even maxing out the games brightness doesn’t really fix it.
Re: Battlefield 6 Officially Confirmed, Reveal Trailer on Thursday
I’ve been playing BF2042 on and off since launch and I still enjoy it today. I do think BF4 was the better game (only played BF3 on 360) so I’m hoping this new one is more like that with a big focus on destruction.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Tops 5 Million Players, Performs 'In Line with Expectations'
I’ve still yet to buy it because of my huge backlog, but I look forward to playing it when I do.
Re: The Vibes Are Impeccable in This Upcoming PS5 Cosy Game
Looks great, but I’m hoping there’s a character creator. These types of games just wouldnt be the same if I can’t create my usual character named Keith, who rocks a lime green afro and a big beard.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 590
Long list of games for me which is unusual.
Farm Together 2 - Starting this later tonight with my girlfriend. We enjoyed the first one quite a bit and this looks to improve on it.
Tales of Arise - This is my main single player game right now and I recommend it to any RPG fan
Grand Theft Auto V - Might jump into the multiplayer which I’ve been really enjoying recently. Once you get a business and a way to earn a good amount of money the game really opens up. Plus the casino is addictive.
System Shock 2 Anniversary Remaster - Started this co-op with my brother and we weren’t really sure what to expect. We then continued to play it for 2 and a half hours. It definitely hasn’t aged to well, but it’s still fun to play. Shame all the trophies are tied to the single player mode though.
Beyond Galaxyland - Haven’t played it for too long but I love the art style and the story seems interesting so far. Look forward to playing it more.
Re: Reaction: Sony's PS5 Games Keep Getting Better After Launch, and Often for Free
@Propaperpusher you dropped your tin foil hat
Re: PS Stars Program Marks Its Eventual Shut Down with One Last Collectible
@Lowdefal I agree, it’s absolutely ridiculous. Imagine missing out on a game you really want to play because you’ve noticed one trophy that might be unobtainable.
Re: PS Stars Program Marks Its Eventual Shut Down with One Last Collectible
I’ll miss having the odd £5 every so often and spending it in the sales 🙁
Re: Interview: Out Today, Ready or Not Is the Modern, Relentless Rainbow Six: Vegas for PS5
@Frmknst In the UK it was originally £39.99 right up until release and now it’s suddenly £44.99. I’m really interested in the game, but I’ll wait for a sale.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 Showcase Announced for Tomorrow
@rjejr Just consider the live stream a trailer of sorts and there’s nothing to complain about
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 Showcase Announced for Tomorrow
I’m hoping for new game plus. Specifically so I can get the ten out of ten trophy without buying Phantom Liberty or spending ages roaming the map looking for random groups of enemies to shoot.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is the First Game Set for Gamescom Showcase
I remember when I used to buy Call of Duty every year and genuinely enjoy them. I’ve lost interest now and haven’t played any since Black Ops Cold War which I got when the PS5 released.
Re: PS Plus Members Can Save Big on These 25+ Essential PS5, PS4 Games
I must be one of the few people who enjoyed Gotham Knights. For £10 it’s actually a pretty good co-op experience.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 588
Just started a game called Blacktail. Knew nothing going into it really, other than it having a good store rating. But for £7 I figured I’d go in blind and so far it’s actually really good.
Also might have another go on Darkwood. I played the prologue and the atmosphere is really unsettling (Especially with headphones at max volume). Apparently it’s a difficult game though, which is somewhat off putting!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 587
I’ll be cracking on with Cyberpunk which is taking a while because I’m doing all the gigs and side stories as I go. A huge part of me wants to continue with the main story, but I think all the side stuff is really good too.
Also got back into GTA5 multiplayer which is more enjoyable in a private game with friends. At least then you’re not getting killed by randoms every 10 seconds.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Was Open World, Online in Early Tests
This is a good decision. I found RE8 and the RE2, 3 and 4 remakes to be highly replayable because of the fairly small, linear structure. I’m hoping 9 will be the same.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Death Stranding 2?
I’ll get it at some point but I’m currently playing through Cyberpunk at the moment. But it does look amazing and I really enjoyed the original.
Re: Updates and Brand New PS5 Announcements at THQ Nordic Showcase This August
If they don’t show Darksiders I will be disappointed. Recently beat the second one and it still holds up.
Re: Forgotten Sony Game Midnight Murder Club Confirms Full PS5 Release for August
I highly recommend it. Playing with a group of people all using mics is hilarious yet extremely tense, especially with proximity chat and some good headphones. It’s really one of those games you need to try before forming an opinion because the trailers will never do it justice.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 586
@Perturbator I bought that and just couldn’t get into it because of the terrible performance (even on pro). Shame really, because there’s a good game under the poor optimisation.
Re: This Is How Gears of War Reloaded Looks and Plays on PS5 Pro
Looking forward to no scoping some heads in multiplayer!
Re: Digimon Story Time Stranger Disappointment as 30FPS Cap Is Confirmed on Consoles
Not a problem for me. The game is turn based anyways.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced for PS5 at Xbox Games Showcase?
@StuDogg yeah that was the most interesting game and it isn’t even coming to PS5
Re: Anime Racer Screamer Shows Real Promise in PS5 Gameplay
For a game called Screamer, the racing and track design didn’t look very exciting!