KoopaTheGamer

Great news if true. The original DualSense (and Edge) had embarrassingly bad battery life. And yes, you can always plug the controller in when you're done playing, but having good battery life is a major convenience for me at least.

@Chip-Douglas There 100% is something that you can do about it. You can stop buying products made with AI, you can talk about it in social media (constructively), you can raise awareness about it. Will it change anything? Maybe not, but at least you did your part instead of just giving up without trying.

@Brundleflies21 Then again, Sony didn't pull the plug until it was already released...

@LogicStrikesAgain Thanks, but no thanks. Sure, their own launcher/store would benefit them in terms of revenue, but consumers would suffer. I'd rather see them being consumer friendly and release their games on Steam, Epic and possibly other stores as well. Let people choose where they want to get their games from.

Edit: To be clear, I wouldn't mind it as an option. Just release the games on Steam as well.

Yes, the prices have gone up substantially, but this feels like a cherry picked example. You can find 64GB of DDR5 for less than 250€ if you're not going for cutting edge speeds. You can even get the same amount of very fast 6400Mhz DDR5 for less than 400€. Meanwhile, PS5 Pro is well over 800€ without the disc drive.

@Flaming_Kaiser Yes, unless you have made backups which is easier on PC. For example, you can buy DRM free games from GOG that can be easily backed up without a hassle.

@11001100110zero Since this is a PC, I'd imagine you can install Windows to it just fine. It's possible on Steam Deck so I don't see why it wouldn't be possible on Steam Machine. That would greatly improve game compatibility, although I personally wouldn't do that (since Windows is in many ways worse than Steam OS).

I think it's important to remember that this thing is a PC and should be compared to other PCs with similar specs. Yes, it's likely going to be more expensive than a console, but it can also do quite a bit more. Simple things like using a browser or some text editing, or more complex things like editing videos or 3D modelling. But obviously this is designed with gaming in mind. I think the game selection made for PC is pretty appealing. Not only new games, but pretty much anything made in the last 3-4 decades or so, as long as you can find it on Steam, GOG, Epic or wherever you want.

@Flaming_Kaiser Yes, with physical versions you own the physical disc but you only have the license to use the software.

Besides, the game may or may not work in the future when the servers are down, as you can't play games that require online connection or that require updates or that have only a portion of the game on disc. But that's a whole different conversation.

@Flaming_Kaiser Same applies to Playstation, Nintendo and Xbox. You only get a license to play the game.

Lumines Arise. Fantastic game.

Definitely interested in it, and I prefer gaming on my PC/Steam Deck these days over Playstation. That said, I don't really see it as a competitor to consoles.

@Hi569 It's not about the genre, it's about the visual style. But this also seems to have very similar movement/combat flow as Hollow Knight. The inspiration is very obvious.

@QwarktasticLombax They'll be releasing a free Spec-III update alongside this with new tracks, cars and new features so I don't think it's a big deal if some (relatively niche) content is paid DLC.

@RadioHedgeFund It depends on much more than just your broadband. It also depends on how far the servers are from you, how well optimized their network code is, what device you are playing on etc. Not to mention your router, especially with wireless devices like Portal. But even with ideal conditions, there will be additional latency.

@1970sGamer Every single time that I've tried cloud gaming, the latency has made it extremely uncomfortable to play. Maybe not unplayable, but I just couldn't enjoy the games because of it. Some people may not notice it as much, but for those that do, it really is a major issue with cloud gaming.

Getting it day one for sure.

Digital Eclipse generally does good work, so this is kind of surprising.

I don't know, I personally feel like game consoles should be marketed with games (shocking, right?). Adverts like this don't really awaken any feelings for me.

@GloriosaDaisy They've made 10 games in the last 5 years (and published a couple of games they didn't develop). Sure, many of those are remasters/remakes, but I'd hardly call them lazy. I'd argue they actually release a bit too many games...

@JustMyOpinion Yes, it will get more common, but that doesn't mean that you need to like it. In my opinion the negative effects far outweight the positives, so I don't want to see generative AI used in game industry (AI upscaling like DLSS or PSSR are fine though, as they're not generating new assets, and are instead doing something that a human couldn't do to begin with).

I'll be voting with my wallet.

@ThaBEN Mobile version has ads. I'll gladly pay for a version without ads, as long as the port is decent.

Must be a sequel to that Square-Enix RPG, Various Daylife.

@Oram77 The digital version is a lot cheaper ($30/£25/29€) and you also get a 30% discount if you own the original.

Competition is good for the players, so I hope Xbox will survive. No competition, no need to keep the price in check or to offer better experience than the competitors.

@Max_the_German Kid Icarus Uprising is amazing, though.

@pyrrhic_victory I dislike cloud gaming services, but Stadia didn't fail because it was a streaming service. It failed because Google used completely wrong monetization method for it that made it an extremely bad deal for the users. That said, I'm sure there are ways to make it work (even though I'm personally not interested in using them).

I would be interested if this didn't involve Embracer Group.

The other way of looking at it, they made cuts to the manufacturing cost in order for the retail price to not increase.

@Rich33 Yes, he somehow thought that it was a bad thing that the heat is escaping the system, as it should.

I'm fine with this. I mean, I won't be watching it, but hey, that just means I have more time to play SF6 instead.

I really wish they would've released it on PC at the same time as Playstation.

I would prefer a 25h experience myself, I don't have time for 100h games.

Spoiler warnings would be very much appreciated, as the game isn't even out yet and these characters had not been officially announced.

Not really sure why so many people here are angry about this. Even if you aren't going to be using it (I won't be), it's a good feature to have. Some people want to save energy which is a positive thing for sure. This feature could also be useful in hot climates where there is a risk of the system overheating, and it could also reduce fan noise (which is mostly an issue if your system is filled with dust, though).

I really enjoyed Sonic & All-stars Racing Transformed, but I didn't enjoy my time with the open beta of Crossworlds. Unless the final product is much improved, I think I'll just stick to Mario Kart World (and MK8 Deluxe which I kind of prefer).

Not gonna lie, that is kind of a depressing list.

@Dom_31 Even if there is no immediate reward for a boss, you're still being rewarded with progression. I personally am super excited whenever I see a new boss, they're one of the best part. Challenging, yes, but also super fun.

Where's the rush? Just play through the game before writing a review.

Yeah, I'm playing it. Excellent game so far!

@J2theEzzo Not really sure what you mean by limited, but I'd say the game truely opens up when you get the dash ability. You can explore a lot of the areas in an order of your own choosing. The movement gets better and better with each new ability as well.

Played the demo on PC. Absolutely beautiful game.

@playstation1995 I'd say Hollow Knight Silksong is far more exciting than GTA6 could ever be.

A game in a completely different genre delayed by over two months because of Silksong? Yeah... I kind of doubt that Silksong was the only reason.

I'd rather see them focus on making a new Castlevania. A good one, preferably.

@Odium I think Ori games are visually stunning, but they're quite average as metroidvanias. They're quite linear and the combat in the first game was quite boring. Now, they did improve a lot for the sequel... by borrowing ideas from Hollow Knight. 😄

Anyway, there are plenty of great indie metroidvanias out there (Guacamelee, Axiom Verge, Gato Roboto etc) and of course Metroid games themselves are amazing as well. But I think Hollow Knight deserves all the praise it gets.

@get2sammyb No, the talking will really start when we actually get to play the game and discuss all of the gameplay and lore.

I really don't mind. You can enjoy games without being given artificial awards. That said, bummer for those that do like them.

I'm glad Helldivers is coming to Xbox (even though I don't even own an Xbox). That said, they probably should've released it there much earlier, maybe even the same day as on PS5 and PC.

@Balaam_ Why would it be an issue if trophies are unlocked, even if you dislike the game?