This is one of my all-time favorites, so I'll happily buy it at some point and play it all over again. I have enough games to play right now, but definitely sometime in the future.
I'll definitely be getting this at some point. Definitely not anywhere near release though as I'm still making my way through Baldur's Gate 3. I also still have Assassin's Creed Shadows to play and the upcoming Clair Obscur Expedition 33.
I didn't feel like waiting any longer, so I started my playthrough over a month ago. I'm still early on in Act 3. Oh well. I'm loving the game the way it is.
Photo mode would've been nice, but that's about the only thing I really wish was already in the game.
I know Sony is greedy, but Nintendo seems to be taking it to another level. Locking what should be basic features behind a paywall and also forcing you to purchase games all over again that got upgrades. Yes, Sony has released far too many remasters and such, but at least a lot of them can be upgraded for only $10. That along with 1st party games that are really old still going for nearly full price most of the year.
The real kicker for me though is the fact that the Switch 2 will only support expensive micro SD cards. No longer the basic ones, so I can't just transfer over any Switch games I have. Considering how poor the internal memory is on both systems, that's a deal breaker for me. I'm not spending hundreds of dollars on top of $450 just because they didn't want to let it work with both.
People will still flock to it and it will sell incredibly well all over again, and people will buy millions of copies of the same games over again because when it comes to Nintendo, their fans don't care about the greed. The dock for it is great, but there's no way in hell I'm buying it as my secondary console.
@Zeke68 No, I responded to the right person. You said all games on the home/start page automatically update and that's not true from my experience. I'm just going by my experience, which I'm not sure why it would differ so much from your's.
I didn't say all installed games on the internal drive. I figured I didn't need to say that since the discussion was about games on the home page. I could've been clearer, but again, there was no reason to.
I didn't single you out either. Again, I responded to you because what you were saying differed greatly from what I've experienced from the PS5 with games automatically updating on the home screen like they should for years.
@Zeke68 It does not automatically update every game on your home/start page. If you move any of those games to extra storage, whether internal or external, it automatically detecting an update is sketchy at best. I almost always have to do it manually. Games on the regular internal SSD? Sure, that automatically downloads 99% of the time.
Nice to see something that's actually different turn out to be pretty good. There's no way I have time to play it anytime soon, so I won't be buying it at launch, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for it down the line.
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare You can't go by the user reviews on Metacritic. Sorry, no matter how you spin it that's not a barometer. It average is around the mid-70's on all platforms from the actual reviewers.
It's easy to assume that's why the game bombed, but that would be without putting any thought into it at all. It released in October, a loaded month. Square Enix is more to blame than the game itself for it bombing. Of course it wasn't going to sell going up against Call of Duty, Sonix X Shadows Generation (which was bigger than expected), Silent Hill 2, etc.
They pretty much sealed the fate of the game by releasing it in an absolutely loaded October. I know other companies have done it too, but Square Enix must be run by some of the biggest idiots in the industry if they expected it to somehow still sell.
While I like some of the other games in the series better, I still enjoyed Double Exposure. It's a shame Square Enix pretty much sealed the fate of the game, as I'd be shocked if this wasn't the last.
It was far from perfect obviously, but I still highly enjoyed it. I have yet to play the two sequels, but I would like to eventually. A shame in a way that it was even treated like the red headed stepchild of the series by Square Enix for so long, being the only game not to even get re-released on PS4.
I've progressed into Act 2. I probably missed some side quests in the first Act, but I wanted to get into the second Act as I started going around in circles.
It being kind of easy to get a little lost at times would be one complaint, but I'm still loving it regardless. Once I got back on the right track, then it's always all good.
Approaching 40 hours in and still loving it. I'm still working my way through the Underdark towards Moonrise Towers, which is naturally taking a while.
Holy crap. Say what you want about Dragon Age being a commercial failure, this is still an insane month. I'm glad I kept being lazy and didn't buy the Cowabunga Collection for no reason. Sonic Colors: Ultimate isn't great, but it's Sonic, so I'll definitely take it for free as well.
I loved the originals, probably even more than the two new ones, so I'd happily buy and play these all again. I've never played the PSP games, so that'd be a nice bonus too.
Not surprising based on price and actual need for a mid-gen upgrade. There was much more of a need for it last gen with the introduction of 4K. Granted it's all a luxury, but the PS5 Pro was even more so this time around as it's more to cover up inept developers than a true technological leap like last gen. There can be a feeling of nickel and diming as well with no disc drive or vertical stand for a console that is advertised as being displayed vertically.
It doesn't help that there were problems with plenty of games initially to the point where it was better playing it without PSSR, the whole point of the PS5 Pro really. If the price goes down and there's more games that show a true advantage like games did last gen, then I'd consider one.
I'm waiting until the whole thing is released, but while I know the review isn't glowing, it's good to know that the first half is solid. I have faith that they will deliver with a pretty good back half.
Playing it for a little over a week and it's going really well so far. Still not that great at combat, but I'll get the hang of it. Look forward to playing it for several hours this weekend.
I'd happily buy the Lightning figurine if the price doesn't end up being ridiculous. That's the only thing that's held me back from having more video game figures. Having to spend $150-$200 just for a figure is ridiculous, and some of them don't even end up looking like the characters well enough (Final Fantasy 7 Remake ones being prime examples).
Was able to play for about an hour yesterday after creating my character the day before. If PSN ever comes back up this weekend, I look forward to finally spending some decent time with the game as I attempt to get a hang of it. 2 years late, I join the party.
I think the EA CEO needs to stop snorting the lines...
In all seriousness, if it was live service, it would've bombed regardless because then it would've alienated most of the actual Dragon Age fans that would've bought it. Even if different people bought it, they'd still be in the same spot.
I for one still look forward to playing this someday down the road when I catch up with the series. Even though it may end up being the death of the series, I could care less about the negativity.
I haven't gotten to play it a whole lot so far even though I started it earlier in the week, but I have enjoyed what I've gotten to play so far. I look forward to actually getting to dig into it properly at some point this weekend.
I know I'm not a rocket scientist, but I would think the easiest solution to work to bring them back would be just to not take them away in the first place. I guess that's just too simple.
Although I do like the boot-up, that is the one thing I will be ok with being gone. It adds quite a bit to the boot up time, but they could've easily just taken that away and kept the anniversary themes. Now they can re-release them like it's something special all over again.
I only played it because it was part of Game Pass, but I did highly enjoy Forza Horizon 4 when I did play it for a while. It's not a genre I play much anymore as I only have so much time to play games, but I will consider getting FH5 at some point. This is my only option now since I gave my Series X to my brother for Christmas.
It's still highly likely they will release another console next generation, but I think this is pretty smart at this point for Microsoft. Some of their other PS5 ports have sold quite well it seems, so it's only natural for more to keep coming whether some of their fans agree with the decisions or not.
I'll definitely get this whenever it gets ported to PS5 as long as it turns out to be as good as the initial impressions are. Like others have said, there aren't enough really good arcade racers anymore.
I know it's not exactly the same, but I really miss Burnout.
If anybody is actually serious that it's a bad thing that they are including several difficulty options so more people can enjoy the game... Then go back to your Souls games and possibly miss out on a great game. Some may be joking, but I have a feeling some aren't.
I for one don't find it even remotely fun to be frustrated all the time. I play video games to have fun, so if a game that I otherwise wouldn't have played releases in a state that would interest me far more, then great. There are plenty of Souls-like games out there for fans to enjoy.
Like some have said, this isn't a Souls-like game anyways. It's just a game that has massive potential, and I'm for one happy that a developer didn't restrict what would have otherwise been a great experience for a wide range of people just because people think there has to be rules with certain genres.
Great to see that it seems like it is on track to be a success, as long as the release isn't a disaster and people cancel their orders left and right. Hoping it all works out of course.
Looks fantastic, as it should with them using Unreal Engine 5.
Like others have said, hopefully this finds an audience. When even big AAA games struggle to find an audience, you know it's an uphill battle from the start for games from smaller developers. Obviously I hope it turns out to be good at least, or none of it really matters anyways.
I understand these big RPGs take a ton of work, but to barely have even done anything alongside working on Veilguard is a bit odd. You would think Bioware would be large enough to at least have a small group on the side getting it at least ready to go into development when they were done with Veilguard.
I was always planning to wait until both parts were released to play Lost Records. It being delayed another month is a bummer, but not the end of the world. A little strange though given that the reason for it being pushed back in the first place was to give it space from Life is Strange: Double Exposure, not this.
Hopefully it delivers in the end regardless though.
@get2sammyb It is, but only mildly. Obviously it's better if they don't lose their jobs, but from a gamer's perspective, it's not by much. The amount of major 1st party titles is already shrinking. Having one of their major developers become a support team (along with another) would be costly in that area.
Didn't get to play it as much this week as I would've liked to, but I still highly enjoyed it when I did. I hope to get some decent time with it this weekend.
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Re: Official Oblivion Remastered Announcement Coming Tomorrow
This is one of my all-time favorites, so I'll happily buy it at some point and play it all over again. I have enough games to play right now, but definitely sometime in the future.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 577
Baldur's Gate 3
I might as well just copy and paste it at this point since I've been playing it for a couple of months now.
Re: Team Up with Hondo in Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune DLC, Arriving Next Month
Good to know it's coming soon. I was waiting until the 2nd one came out to do Wild Card.
Re: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5) - Globe-Trotting Adventure Just Got Even Better on PS5
I'll definitely be getting this at some point. Definitely not anywhere near release though as I'm still making my way through Baldur's Gate 3. I also still have Assassin's Creed Shadows to play and the upcoming Clair Obscur Expedition 33.
Re: Star Wars Zero Company Is Respawn's Turn-Based Tactics Game, Full Reveal This Weekend
Yes please. I enjoy these types of games, and a Star Wars one makes perfect sense. I'm surprised nobody did one sooner.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 576
Baldur's Gate 3
Still going. Fairly early in Act 3 finally.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3's Massive Patch 8 Arrives Next Week on PS5, Adds Subclasses, Cross-Play, Photo Mode, More
I didn't feel like waiting any longer, so I started my playthrough over a month ago. I'm still early on in Act 3. Oh well. I'm loving the game the way it is.
Photo mode would've been nice, but that's about the only thing I really wish was already in the game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 575
@Mikey856 Luckily I'm not worried about getting the platinum. I just crossed 100 hours recently, so no way I'd spend the time to get that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 575
Baldur's Gate 3
I guess I lied when I said I was about to finish Act 2 last weekend. Still going, but I think I'm really about to finish the second Act this time.
Re: Poll: PS5 Fans, Are You Sold on the Nintendo Switch 2?
I know Sony is greedy, but Nintendo seems to be taking it to another level. Locking what should be basic features behind a paywall and also forcing you to purchase games all over again that got upgrades. Yes, Sony has released far too many remasters and such, but at least a lot of them can be upgraded for only $10. That along with 1st party games that are really old still going for nearly full price most of the year.
The real kicker for me though is the fact that the Switch 2 will only support expensive micro SD cards. No longer the basic ones, so I can't just transfer over any Switch games I have. Considering how poor the internal memory is on both systems, that's a deal breaker for me. I'm not spending hundreds of dollars on top of $450 just because they didn't want to let it work with both.
People will still flock to it and it will sell incredibly well all over again, and people will buy millions of copies of the same games over again because when it comes to Nintendo, their fans don't care about the greed. The dock for it is great, but there's no way in hell I'm buying it as my secondary console.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 574
Baldur's Gate 3
Still going in Act 2. Just polishing off some of the quests I didn't finish before making my way to Moonrise Towers.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available from Today in Phased Launch
@Zeke68 Alright, I'll give that a shot and see if that clears it up.
I don't own GT7, but I'm sure there will be something eventually that needs an update.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available from Today in Phased Launch
@Zeke68 No, I responded to the right person. You said all games on the home/start page automatically update and that's not true from my experience. I'm just going by my experience, which I'm not sure why it would differ so much from your's.
I didn't say all installed games on the internal drive. I figured I didn't need to say that since the discussion was about games on the home page. I could've been clearer, but again, there was no reason to.
I didn't single you out either. Again, I responded to you because what you were saying differed greatly from what I've experienced from the PS5 with games automatically updating on the home screen like they should for years.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available from Today in Phased Launch
@Zeke68 It does not automatically update every game on your home/start page. If you move any of those games to extra storage, whether internal or external, it automatically detecting an update is sketchy at best. I almost always have to do it manually. Games on the regular internal SSD? Sure, that automatically downloads 99% of the time.
Re: Hotly Anticipated RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Ready for PS5 Launch
I'm not sure if I'll be able to play it day 1, but I have had it pre-ordered for several weeks now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 573
Baldur's Gate 3
Still working my way through Act 2.
Re: Atomfall (PS5) - British Charm Elevates Riveting Mystery
Nice to see something that's actually different turn out to be pretty good. There's no way I have time to play it anytime soon, so I won't be buying it at launch, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for it down the line.
Re: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Wins GDC Social Impact Award, But Everyone Got Laid Off
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare You can't go by the user reviews on Metacritic. Sorry, no matter how you spin it that's not a barometer. It average is around the mid-70's on all platforms from the actual reviewers.
It's easy to assume that's why the game bombed, but that would be without putting any thought into it at all. It released in October, a loaded month. Square Enix is more to blame than the game itself for it bombing. Of course it wasn't going to sell going up against Call of Duty, Sonix X Shadows Generation (which was bigger than expected), Silent Hill 2, etc.
I bought the game and actually enjoyed it.
Re: Square Enix Takes 'Large Loss' on Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
They pretty much sealed the fate of the game by releasing it in an absolutely loaded October. I know other companies have done it too, but Square Enix must be run by some of the biggest idiots in the industry if they expected it to somehow still sell.
While I like some of the other games in the series better, I still enjoyed Double Exposure. It's a shame Square Enix pretty much sealed the fate of the game, as I'd be shocked if this wasn't the last.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 572
Baldur's Gate 3
Re: 15 Years Ago, Square Enix Released the Most Divisive Final Fantasy Game
It was far from perfect obviously, but I still highly enjoyed it. I have yet to play the two sequels, but I would like to eventually. A shame in a way that it was even treated like the red headed stepchild of the series by Square Enix for so long, being the only game not to even get re-released on PS4.
Re: Preview: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Looks Stunning, Hits Hard, and Feels Fresh on PS5
Already have this pre-ordered. Looking forward to it playing it on release, which is rare for me nowadays.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 571
Baldur's Gate 3
I've progressed into Act 2. I probably missed some side quests in the first Act, but I wanted to get into the second Act as I started going around in circles.
It being kind of easy to get a little lost at times would be one complaint, but I'm still loving it regardless. Once I got back on the right track, then it's always all good.
Re: Horizon Online Snaffles Bungie's Design Lead As Guerrilla Builds All-Star Team Around Live Service PS5 Game
Good for them, but I only care about Horizon 3. I hope that's coming along nicely as well.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 570
@Dragoon1994 Prepare to not play anything else for months.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 570
Baldur's Gate 3
Approaching 40 hours in and still loving it. I'm still working my way through the Underdark towards Moonrise Towers, which is naturally taking a while.
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for March 2025 Announced
Holy crap. Say what you want about Dragon Age being a commercial failure, this is still an insane month. I'm glad I kept being lazy and didn't buy the Cowabunga Collection for no reason. Sonic Colors: Ultimate isn't great, but it's Sonic, so I'll definitely take it for free as well.
Re: God of War Remasters Could Be Coming to PS5 as Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary
I loved the originals, probably even more than the two new ones, so I'd happily buy and play these all again. I've never played the PSP games, so that'd be a nice bonus too.
Re: Sony's Pricey PS5 Pro Is Now Being Outpaced by PS4 Pro Launch Aligned in the US
Not surprising based on price and actual need for a mid-gen upgrade. There was much more of a need for it last gen with the introduction of 4K. Granted it's all a luxury, but the PS5 Pro was even more so this time around as it's more to cover up inept developers than a true technological leap like last gen. There can be a feeling of nickel and diming as well with no disc drive or vertical stand for a console that is advertised as being displayed vertically.
It doesn't help that there were problems with plenty of games initially to the point where it was better playing it without PSSR, the whole point of the PS5 Pro really. If the price goes down and there's more games that show a true advantage like games did last gen, then I'd consider one.
Re: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 (PS5) - Slow Burn Opener Means Part 2 Must Deliver
I'm waiting until the whole thing is released, but while I know the review isn't glowing, it's good to know that the first half is solid. I have faith that they will deliver with a pretty good back half.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 568
Baldur's Gate 3
Playing it for a little over a week and it's going really well so far. Still not that great at combat, but I'll get the hang of it. Look forward to playing it for several hours this weekend.
Re: London Is in Ruins for New PS5 Game Tides of Annihilation
Like others have said, this was one of the highlights of the show. I look forward to the gameplay video that they will be putting out tomorrow.
Re: Final Fantasy 13 Fans Feeling Fantastic About This New Lightning Figurine
I'd happily buy the Lightning figurine if the price doesn't end up being ridiculous. That's the only thing that's held me back from having more video game figures. Having to spend $150-$200 just for a figure is ridiculous, and some of them don't even end up looking like the characters well enough (Final Fantasy 7 Remake ones being prime examples).
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Wednesday, 40+ Minutes of PS5 News and Updates
Sony has lowered my expectations so low with these this console generation that I don't even watch them anymore. This one will be no different for me.
They do need to do something other than just show more of already announced games though, although a release date for Ghost of Yotei would be great.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 567
Baldur's Gate 3
Was able to play for about an hour yesterday after creating my character the day before. If PSN ever comes back up this weekend, I look forward to finally spending some decent time with the game as I attempt to get a hang of it. 2 years late, I join the party.
Re: Wonder Woman Game in Turmoil, Is Still 'Years Away from Release', New Report Claims
A shame if this never does come out since a proper Wonder Woman game would be great.
Weird even developers that seemed more than capable like Monolith can't even make games anymore.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Failed Because It Wasn't Live Service, EA CEO Seems to Suggest
I think the EA CEO needs to stop snorting the lines...
In all seriousness, if it was live service, it would've bombed regardless because then it would've alienated most of the actual Dragon Age fans that would've bought it. Even if different people bought it, they'd still be in the same spot.
I for one still look forward to playing this someday down the road when I catch up with the series. Even though it may end up being the death of the series, I could care less about the negativity.
Re: Old But Not Forgotten, Far Cry New Dawn Gets 60fps Patch on PS5
@PorkChopExpress Better to be nicer than your reputation than to actually be like the internet makes up in their heads.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 566
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
I haven't gotten to play it a whole lot so far even though I started it earlier in the week, but I have enjoyed what I've gotten to play so far. I look forward to actually getting to dig into it properly at some point this weekend.
Re: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 Themes on PS5 Will Leave Tomorrow, But Sony Is Working to Bring Them Back
I know I'm not a rocket scientist, but I would think the easiest solution to work to bring them back would be just to not take them away in the first place. I guess that's just too simple.
Although I do like the boot-up, that is the one thing I will be ok with being gone. It adds quite a bit to the boot up time, but they could've easily just taken that away and kept the anniversary themes. Now they can re-release them like it's something special all over again.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Confirmed for PS5, Out This Spring
I only played it because it was part of Game Pass, but I did highly enjoy Forza Horizon 4 when I did play it for a while. It's not a genre I play much anymore as I only have so much time to play games, but I will consider getting FH5 at some point. This is my only option now since I gave my Series X to my brother for Christmas.
It's still highly likely they will release another console next generation, but I think this is pretty smart at this point for Microsoft. Some of their other PS5 ports have sold quite well it seems, so it's only natural for more to keep coming whether some of their fans agree with the decisions or not.
Re: The World Is Showing It's Ready for Tokyo Xtreme Racer on PS5
I'll definitely get this whenever it gets ported to PS5 as long as it turns out to be as good as the initial impressions are. Like others have said, there aren't enough really good arcade racers anymore.
I know it's not exactly the same, but I really miss Burnout.
Re: PS5's Phantom Blade Zero Does What Souls Games Don't with Four Difficulty Options
If anybody is actually serious that it's a bad thing that they are including several difficulty options so more people can enjoy the game... Then go back to your Souls games and possibly miss out on a great game. Some may be joking, but I have a feeling some aren't.
I for one don't find it even remotely fun to be frustrated all the time. I play video games to have fun, so if a game that I otherwise wouldn't have played releases in a state that would interest me far more, then great. There are plenty of Souls-like games out there for fans to enjoy.
Like some have said, this isn't a Souls-like game anyways. It's just a game that has massive potential, and I'm for one happy that a developer didn't restrict what would have otherwise been a great experience for a wide range of people just because people think there has to be rules with certain genres.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is So Popular the Dev Can't Meet Collector's Edition Demand
Great to see that it seems like it is on track to be a success, as long as the release isn't a disaster and people cancel their orders left and right. Hoping it all works out of course.
Re: Square Enix Backtracks, Suggesting Tifa Isn't Best Girl After All (for Cloud)
It's still Tifa and will always be Tifa.
Re: Gorgeous PS5 RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gets Release Date
Looks fantastic, as it should with them using Unreal Engine 5.
Like others have said, hopefully this finds an audience. When even big AAA games struggle to find an audience, you know it's an uphill battle from the start for games from smaller developers. Obviously I hope it turns out to be good at least, or none of it really matters anyways.
Re: Next Mass Effect Isn't Going to Be Ready for a Long, Long Time, Suggests BioWare Vet
I understand these big RPGs take a ton of work, but to barely have even done anything alongside working on Veilguard is a bit odd. You would think Bioware would be large enough to at least have a small group on the side getting it at least ready to go into development when they were done with Veilguard.
Re: DON'T NOD Delays Half of PS5's Lost Records by One Month
I was always planning to wait until both parts were released to play Lost Records. It being delayed another month is a bummer, but not the end of the world. A little strange though given that the reason for it being pushed back in the first place was to give it space from Life is Strange: Double Exposure, not this.
Hopefully it delivers in the end regardless though.
Re: Days Gone Dev Says It Still Plans to Create 'Cool Sh*t' for PS5 After Live Service Cancellation
@get2sammyb It is, but only mildly. Obviously it's better if they don't lose their jobs, but from a gamer's perspective, it's not by much. The amount of major 1st party titles is already shrinking. Having one of their major developers become a support team (along with another) would be costly in that area.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 564
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Didn't get to play it as much this week as I would've liked to, but I still highly enjoyed it when I did. I hope to get some decent time with it this weekend.