As a gamer in Japan who switches between English and Japanese on my console regularly I’m worried about ps6 and the upcoming handheld being language-locked at release
I bought my ps5 for ¥55,000 before all the price increases. I like having the option to switch between Japanese and English. Hopefully the ps6 won’t be language locked from the get-go
I bought it after reading this. It’s really fun so far. I liked Vampire Survivors, but I think I might like this more. It has that same addictive gameplay loop with better aesthetics
Definitely the worst month I’ve seen since I’ve been subscribed. It would’ve been ok if my region got Stardew Valley, but they gave us Dragon Marked For Death instead
Any word what we in Japan might be getting instead of Mortal Kombat (banned here)? The PlayStation blog still hasn’t updated.
*Nevermind I found my answer. Apparently we’re getting nothing to replace it
I was so happy to get Cyberpunk but then played a couple of hours and realized it’s not for me haha. But still happy about getting Banishers and Risk of Rain 2. Good month!
I love TLOU part 2 and Abby’s big muscles. I’m a little disappointed to hear this, but I didn’t really vibe with season 1 and that cast so my expectations weren’t high anyway. I’ll still watch - maybe it will be good
I’ll be playing a bit of Going Under which i recently started but my controller is just starting to get some stick drift I can’t afford to replace it so I’ll just have to put up with it
At least it’s being released at all. Games like The Callisto Protocol and Dead Space remake didn’t get released here because of their dismemberment and gore.
I was playing Death Stranding, but I made the mistake of buying Balatro. I can’t stop playing that now! I’ll have to force myself to go back to Death Stranding so I don’t forget what’s going on…
@kappasig390 I’ve been playing it too. It’s mostly great. I’m only on episode 3, but I have almost 40 hours playing time. I just love delivering packages lol. I guess I should get on to the main story. I don’t want my ps plus extra subscription to run out before I can finish it!
Day one for me! Love the character they showed, the setting looks interesting, and TLOU Part II is my favorite game so I’m expecting a quality story here, too
I’m about 3 hours in to Death Stranding and I think this could be my new obsession. I love everything about it so far. I’ll be playing it every chance I can get this weekend
Pretty sure I know my most played games this year. Sekiro, TLOU Part 2, and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. I had a great gaming year. Looking forward to seeing the wrap-up
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Re: December 2025 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Only 3 if you’re in Japan
Re: Another PS Plus Extra Game for December 2025 Announced
I thought it sounded awful but the trailer won me over. Great music and visuals
Re: Dispatch's Latest PS5 Update Fixes Bugged Trophy, Platinum Now Finally Possible
Still waiting for the game to release in Japan…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 608
I just finished the wonderful Thank Goodness You’re Here. This weekend I’m going back to do a replay of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2025?
2 games I’m excited to play (Pacific Drive and Thank Goodness You’re Here) and a couple of others I might try so pretty good month for me
Re: Here's Why Sony Is Making a Japan-Specific PS5 Console
As a gamer in Japan who switches between English and Japanese on my console regularly I’m worried about ps6 and the upcoming handheld being language-locked at release
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for November 2025?
If this was for gamers in Japan why the awful 7am starting time?
Re: Sony to Stimulate Japanese PS5 Sales with Cheaper, Language Locked Model
I bought my ps5 for ¥55,000 before all the price increases. I like having the option to switch between Japanese and English. Hopefully the ps6 won’t be language locked from the get-go
Re: These 14+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (3rd-9th November)
Devil Jam looks like my jam. Seems like a bullet heaven Hades. Been having lots of fun with another one in the genre Halls of Torment.
Re: Mini Review: Halls of Torment (PS5) - Proof That Vampire Survivors Wasn't a Fluke
I bought it after reading this. It’s really fun so far. I liked Vampire Survivors, but I think I might like this more. It has that same addictive gameplay loop with better aesthetics
Re: More Than 2,500 Must Have PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in New PS Store Sale
I think I might finally get Resident Evil HD remaster and RE7
Re: October 2025 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
I played 6 hours of Alan Wake 2 but wasn’t feeling it. I swapped it for Silent Hill 2 and I’m having a much better time!
Re: We're Lovin' This McDonald's x Street Fighter Collaboration
I might go get that garlic egg mayo teriyaki burger this weekend. Looks pretty good!
Re: First PS Plus Extra Game for October 2025 Leaked
Please be true please be true please be true please be true
Re: October 2025 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Really happy to get Alan Wake 2. Had to delete one of my son’s games to download it though haha
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2025?
Definitely the worst month I’ve seen since I’ve been subscribed. It would’ve been ok if my region got Stardew Valley, but they gave us Dragon Marked For Death instead
Re: Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven Is a Huge New Expansion Coming to PS5, PS4 in 2026
I loved the game, but I’m not really interested in DLC. I’d rather just see a sequel
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2025?
Any word what we in Japan might be getting instead of Mortal Kombat (banned here)? The PlayStation blog still hasn’t updated.
*Nevermind I found my answer. Apparently we’re getting nothing to replace it
Re: Jurassic Park Survival Is Shaping Up to Be a Dream PS5 Single Player Game
Oh man, I wish it was third person
Re: 12 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2025 Announced
Anyone know what Japan gets (if anything) instead of MK1?
Re: Hellblade 1 Finally Enhanced for PS5, Out Now with Free Upgrade
Did it ever release in Japan? Can’t find it in the store
Re: PS5 Pro Support Live for This Month's Best PS Plus Game
This is easily the best ps plus month since I’ve been a member
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2025?
@Hyena_socks I took your advice and you were right about it getting better. Enjoying it quite a bit now! Thanks!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2025?
I was so happy to get Cyberpunk but then played a couple of hours and realized it’s not for me haha. But still happy about getting Banishers and Risk of Rain 2. Good month!
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Out Now on PS Plus Extra, Phantom Liberty DLC Heavily Discounted for Subscribers
This was crazy news to wake up to this morning! I’ve had it on my wishlist for about 2 years. Can’t wait to dig into it later today
Re: Some PS Plus Users Can't Download Diablo 4
“Unavailable” for me in Japan
Disappointed because it’s the one game I was interested in. Hopefully it becomes available soon…
Re: Free DLC for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Presents an Otherworldly Venture on PS5, PS4
Love the game and can’t wait to play the DLC!
Re: Best Capcom Games on PS5
My favorite Capcom game is Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Sad it didn’t make the list
Re: Poll: 5 Years Later, How Do You Feel About Final Fantasy 7 Remake?
It was the first final fantasy game I ever played. I didn’t know it was part of a trilogy and I was so confused at the end of the game lol
Re: 3 New PS Plus Essential Games Live Now, Including PS5 RPG Dragon Age
I was looking forward to the turtles game then found out my country doesn’t get it. We got a game called Relayer instead
Re: Almost 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Behemoth Sale
@ErrantRob Great to hear! Looking forward to starting it
Re: Almost 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Behemoth Sale
I bought Dicey Dungeons. Looks like my kind of game
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PS5) - Immersive Knight Sim Makes for a Peerless RPG
@DennisReynolds Thanks, I found it!! Super cheap! Now the question is do I buy it… 😆
Re: Abby's Muscles Less Relevant to HBO's The Last of Us Adaption
I love TLOU part 2 and Abby’s big muscles. I’m a little disappointed to hear this, but I didn’t really vibe with season 1 and that cast so my expectations weren’t high anyway. I’ll still watch - maybe it will be good
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PS5) - Immersive Knight Sim Makes for a Peerless RPG
Is the first one still available in the PS store? I can’t find it anywhere…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 566
@MadCaptain2207 I loved Kunitsu-Gami! My favorite game of 2024. Enjoy!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 566
I’ll be playing a bit of Going Under which i recently started but my controller is just starting to get some stick drift
I can’t afford to replace it so I’ll just have to put up with it
Re: Japan Censors Assassin's Creed Shadows, Removing Body Gore
At least it’s being released at all. Games like The Callisto Protocol and Dead Space remake didn’t get released here because of their dismemberment and gore.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for January 2025?
The only one I would have been interested in is the Stanley Parable, but in my country we don’t get it. We get Deeeer Simulator instead
Re: 34 Under the Radar PS5 Games to Watch Out for in 2025
Great list! Lots to look forward to. I’m particularly interested in Morsels and Baby Steps
Re: Kanye West Is Playing The Last of Us 2 on Survivor + Mode, Says It's the Best Game Ever Made
I used to think it was hands down the best game ever made until I bought Balatro a few days ago. Now I’m not so sure…
Maybe Kanye hasn’t played it yet
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for January 2025 Announced
No Stanley Parable in Japan. Does anyone know what we get instead? It’s not on the PlayStation blog yet
Re: Sony Says The Last of Us 2 Can Be Considered a Holiday Season Classic
Haha I love it! That video is hilarious
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 561
I was playing Death Stranding, but I made the mistake of buying Balatro. I can’t stop playing that now! I’ll have to force myself to go back to Death Stranding so I don’t forget what’s going on…
Re: Poll: What Are Your Gaming Plans for the Holidays?
@kappasig390 I’ve been playing it too. It’s mostly great. I’m only on episode 3, but I have almost 40 hours playing time. I just love delivering packages lol. I guess I should get on to the main story. I don’t want my ps plus extra subscription to run out before I can finish it!
Re: Naughty Dog's New PS5 Game Is Finally Announced, Sci-Fi Action Title Intergalactic
Day one for me! Love the character they showed, the setting looks interesting, and TLOU Part II is my favorite game so I’m expecting a quality story here, too
Re: 12 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Arrive Next Week
I was hoping Forspoken would come to Essential
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 558
I’m about 3 hours in to Death Stranding and I think this could be my new obsession. I love everything about it so far. I’ll be playing it every chance I can get this weekend
Re: Your 2024 PlayStation Wrap-Up Will Be Available Starting Next Week
Pretty sure I know my most played games this year. Sekiro, TLOU Part 2, and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. I had a great gaming year. Looking forward to seeing the wrap-up
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 557
@KyushuTrail I got it! So now I’m gonna download Bloodborne and try it for the first time