@3Above I have all the consoles. There are no ghost towns on any of their online lobbies (unless the game itself is unpopular). Even on the switch, you can get a full MK lobby in under a minute. I think it's nice to be able to play cross platform. If all the games were like this I would have never bothered to buy an Xbox one. But, I did, because half my friends are over there. So now I have to switch back and forth depending on what friends I want to play with. It is annoying.
@get2sammyb It is true the Xbox games have been offered on ps+ in the past. And they have been highlights among the many months of throw away games. I have had plus for the last 4 years and finally let it lapse because the free games are mostly awful and now having both systems I play online on the Xbox.
Ok, one of two things is going on. Either A) they are about to release Skyrim remastered and don't want to step on its sales by talking about a new Elder Scrolls or B) they are making a bunch of money on ESO and are just going to continue updating that. If it is not in development that is kind of sad.
Outstanding! The old rumors suggest it will take place before Red Dead Redemption, chronologically speaking. Either way, I am very excited. This is Rockstars first game built for the current Gen machines and I am very curious to see the technical advances they have made. They are normally pretty large leaps between generations and by next fall both PS4 pro and project Scorpio will be out to take advantage of whatever Rockstar has cooled up.
This is a no brainier for someone who doesn't have a home console. Ps4 pro is like a new console whereas the Xbox one s is just a PS4 sized Xbox. However, to those of us who already own both consoles, I would like to see what the Scorpio and Nintendo NX have to offer before upgrading.
It'll probably be available as a bundle with the new RDR. I don't see them making a full on remaster, especially since the original is already backwards compatible over on the Xbone.
@get2sammyb This does match up with Xbox live. I subscribe to both services, the difference is, the games with gold are almost always retail games and they get 2 Xbone games and 2 360 games and all the 360 games are backwards compatible. I may actually let plus lapse as most of my multiplayer time lately has been with Forza Horizon and GTA V on Xbox.
I like No Mans Sky. And if I was in a position where I was unprepared to give up my $60 for good if I didn't like it, I wouldn't have bought it. No refunds means no refunds.
@Neolit Well said! I tend to wait for reviews, but most games have reviews before release and I don't have to decide between waiting for a review and buying day 1. I'm willing to roll the dice on this one because I love the concept. Worst case scenario I made a $60 mistake.
This isn't really surprising that this is a PS4 exclusive. Sony owns the exclusive movie rights to Spider-Man. For Captain America Civil War they made a deal with Marvel(aka Disney) to allow Spider-Man to appear in that movie. I am sure this is part of a that deal where Spidey shows up only on Sonys platform Quid pro quo. Regardless, the game looks great and I very much look forward to playing it.
@get2sammyb Just noticed in my active offers on the GameStop app, they are offering an extra $100 when you trade a PS4 in on an "New PS4". Wonder if that's the new console. It would have to be coming soon if they are offering trade ins towards it.
Well done Sony! As basketball games go, NBA2k is the best there is by far. Gone Home looks very interesting as well. I am very pleased with their selection this month.
It feels like Bethesda has some sort of grievance with Sony. I love their games, but it feels like they phone it in with all the nonsense bugs and crashes between PS3 and PS4. They cried tech limitations on the PS3, but honestly they have no excuse with the ps4. There are bigger, better looking games on PS4 that don't have these problems.
I love my ps4, but the ps+ situation feels kinda like we are being taken for granted due to the success of the ps4. The same was true in reverse last gen. 360 had the lead so they didn't feel the need to provide games with gold. Now it is reversed, they have been releasing full games like sunset overdrive while we beg for knack?
@DrJoeystein I agree %100 that this sends the message that they are not confident in Infinite Warfares sales potential. I can see why, Ghosts seems to be the least liked COD of all time, and Infinite Warfare's trailer just hit over 1 million dislikes on YouTube. I know I would probably skip it this year if it wasn't for MW being bundled in, I was on the fence before that. Especially with the new Battlefield being launched a week before.
I understand the viewpoint that you basically have to pay $80 for the modern warfare remaster if you have no desire to play infinite warfare. But the flipside of that for those of us that were going to buy it anyway is we get the MW remaster for $20 instead of the usual $40 or $60 they normally charge for remasters. Also, after ghosts if they released a MW remaster side by side with infinite warfare, no one would buy infinite warfare. Which is kinda the vibe I'm getting from the article, you don't want to buy this years cod because you would be happy to just play MW.
@get2sammyb I like the idea of episodic content. I have a large backlog and this would keep me from spending money on games that I became bored with after the first 20% of the game. Also, I like the looks of the second hitman installment, do you have to own the first episode to play the second?
@get2sammyb My dad was a field engineer for Siemens-Nixdorf back in the 80s when NES was huge here in the States. He used to get my NES running by using spray freon(they used to use that on computer components before they realized how bad that was and switched to canned air). Worked like a charm.
Of all my backlog, I feel the guiltiest about the Witcher 3. It is an amazing game and one I would love to dive deeply into, but every time I start to play it something new comes out and distracts me.
I'm pretty excited for this. After Bravely Default its clear there is a market for old school JRPGs. I for one prefer the sprite final fantasy's before all the emo-punk-boy-band stuff and Dragon Quest. Should be good.
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Re: Xbox Exclusive Cuphead Will Never, Ever Come to PS4
I love your dedication to T. Swift Sammy.
Re: PR Company Confirms Dragon Quest XI Is Heading West on PS4
Excellent news! I have really enjoyed the Dragon Quest games.
Re: God of War Will Never Cut to a Different Camera on PS4
The single camera mode is pretty cool. Especially with giant bosses. I've always felt it was less impressive when Kratos was the size of an ant.
Re: E3 2017: Sony Seemingly Skips Rocket League Cross-Console Play
@3Above I have all the consoles. There are no ghost towns on any of their online lobbies (unless the game itself is unpopular). Even on the switch, you can get a full MK lobby in under a minute. I think it's nice to be able to play cross platform. If all the games were like this I would have never bothered to buy an Xbox one. But, I did, because half my friends are over there. So now I have to switch back and forth depending on what friends I want to play with. It is annoying.
Re: Review: Puyo Puyo Tetris (PS4)
I grabbed this on switch, super fun game.
Re: Sony's Officially Licensed Elite PS4 Controller Is Out Now in Europe
@Sakhasm Agreed, I use a Razor death adder on pc, but it only cost $30. This looks cheaply made and not worth $60.
Re: Sony Announces Slew of First-Party Smartphone Games
@Quintumply I agree. Hot shots should be a no brainer for smartphones and translate well to touch controls.
Re: Resident Evil 7 PS4 Gameplay Reveals a Different Direction
Looks a little like P.T. at the beginning. Not a bad thing.
Re: December PlayStation Plus Games Have Been Revealed
@get2sammyb It is true the Xbox games have been offered on ps+ in the past. And they have been highlights among the many months of throw away games. I have had plus for the last 4 years and finally let it lapse because the free games are mostly awful and now having both systems I play online on the Xbox.
Re: The Elder Scrolls VI Is Not in Development, Says Bethesda
Ok, one of two things is going on. Either A) they are about to release Skyrim remastered and don't want to step on its sales by talking about a new Elder Scrolls or B) they are making a bunch of money on ESO and are just going to continue updating that. If it is not in development that is kind of sad.
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Official, Launches Fall 2017 on PS4
Outstanding! The old rumors suggest it will take place before Red Dead Redemption, chronologically speaking. Either way, I am very excited. This is Rockstars first game built for the current Gen machines and I am very curious to see the technical advances they have made. They are normally pretty large leaps between generations and by next fall both PS4 pro and project Scorpio will be out to take advantage of whatever Rockstar has cooled up.
Re: No Man's Sky Being Investigated By Advertising Standards for Misrepresentation
I don't think No Mans Sky will be winning any GOTY awards, but to investigate them for misrepresentation is a little much.
Re: PlayStation Plus October Includes Resident Evil and Transformers on PS4
Outstanding! That is worth the extra $10 annually!
Re: PS4 Pro Is a Bargain and Will Sell Very Well This Christmas, Analysts Agree
This is a no brainier for someone who doesn't have a home console. Ps4 pro is like a new console whereas the Xbox one s is just a PS4 sized Xbox. However, to those of us who already own both consoles, I would like to see what the Scorpio and Nintendo NX have to offer before upgrading.
Re: Bethesda Speaks Out: Sony Will Not Allow Fallout 4 or Skyrim Mods on PS4
Bethesda games are always at their worst on PlayStation. I love Sony, I love Bethesda. But the two together always disappoints.
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption Is Being Remastered for PS4
It'll probably be available as a bundle with the new RDR. I don't see them making a full on remaster, especially since the original is already backwards compatible over on the Xbone.
Re: PlayStation Plus' September Freebies Include Journey, Lords of the Fallen on PS4
@get2sammyb No complaints here. That's possibly the best PS4 PS+ lineup yet.
Re: Video: You Really, Really Should Play Inside on PS4
I played through Inside in over the course of three days and loved it. It gave me a really odd feeling.
Re: PlayStation Plus Price Increase Confirmed for US and Canada
@get2sammyb This does match up with Xbox live. I subscribe to both services, the difference is, the games with gold are almost always retail games and they get 2 Xbone games and 2 360 games and all the 360 games are backwards compatible. I may actually let plus lapse as most of my multiplayer time lately has been with Forza Horizon and GTA V on Xbox.
Re: Gamers Demanding a No Man's Sky Refund Aren't Happy with Sony
I like No Mans Sky. And if I was in a position where I was unprepared to give up my $60 for good if I didn't like it, I wouldn't have bought it. No refunds means no refunds.
Re: Gamescom 2016: DriveClub VR Buckles Up with New Locations, Modes This Year
Also flying, a jet pack VR game would be sweet.
Re: Gamescom 2016: DriveClub VR Buckles Up with New Locations, Modes This Year
Driving and FPS games are what I am most excited for in VR.
Re: Site News: Where's Your No Man's Sky PS4 Review?
@Neolit Well said! I tend to wait for reviews, but most games have reviews before release and I don't have to decide between waiting for a review and buying day 1. I'm willing to roll the dice on this one because I love the concept. Worst case scenario I made a $60 mistake.
Re: Site News: Where's Your No Man's Sky PS4 Review?
@j1965 I did pre-order digital, I buy almost everything that way anymore since I get to play the second it comes out.
Re: Site News: Where's Your No Man's Sky PS4 Review?
@j1965 I have it downloading right now for midnight, fingers crossed!
Re: Capcom Still Hasn't Forgotten About Deep Down
@Nickolaidas exactly.
Re: Inside Comes Out to Playdead on 23rd August
Totally worth the 19.99. I played through it on Xbox One. If you liked Limbo you will enjoy Inside. Glad it is coming to ps4.
Re: World of Final Fantasy May Be a Spin-Off, But It Definitely Shouldn't Be Ignored
@Melucine I agree. I could care less about ffiv, but this and I am Setsuna look awesome.
Re: Hands On: Is King of Fighters XIV on PS4 Worthy of Its Royal Title?
I'll stick to King of Fighters '98 on the iPad. And street fighter/mortal Kombat on console.
Re: Dragon Quest Builders Hammers Home a Confirmed Released Date on PS4
I'm stoked for this. I like DQ and Minecraft so it's a win win.
Re: Is Limbo Dev Playdead's Inside Coming to PS4?
@get2sammyb I played Inside on the Xbox One. Fantastic game, hope it comes to ps4 soon.
Re: E3 2016: Spider-Man's Exclusive to PS4 'Cos It's One of the Most Exciting Platforms Ever
This isn't really surprising that this is a PS4 exclusive. Sony owns the exclusive movie rights to Spider-Man. For Captain America Civil War they made a deal with Marvel(aka Disney) to allow Spider-Man to appear in that movie. I am sure this is part of a that deal where Spidey shows up only on Sonys platform Quid pro quo. Regardless, the game looks great and I very much look forward to playing it.
Re: Reaction: Will Xbox's Scorpio Take the Sting Out of PS4K?
@get2sammyb Just noticed in my active offers on the GameStop app, they are offering an extra $100 when you trade a PS4 in on an "New PS4". Wonder if that's the new console. It would have to be coming soon if they are offering trade ins towards it.
Re: Your June PlayStation Plus Games Have Been Revealed
Well done Sony! As basketball games go, NBA2k is the best there is by far. Gone Home looks very interesting as well. I am very pleased with their selection this month.
Re: Just How Bad Is Fallout 4: Far Harbor on PS4?
It feels like Bethesda has some sort of grievance with Sony. I love their games, but it feels like they phone it in with all the nonsense bugs and crashes between PS3 and PS4. They cried tech limitations on the PS3, but honestly they have no excuse with the ps4. There are bigger, better looking games on PS4 that don't have these problems.
Re: Review: Overwatch (PS4)
I stopped playing Uncharted 4 halfway through to play Overwatch. I think that says it all. (Don't worry Drake, I'll be back eventually).
Re: Talking Point: What June PlayStation Plus Free Games Do You Want?
I love my ps4, but the ps+ situation feels kinda like we are being taken for granted due to the success of the ps4. The same was true in reverse last gen. 360 had the lead so they didn't feel the need to provide games with gold. Now it is reversed, they have been releasing full games like sunset overdrive while we beg for knack?
Re: Gran Turismo Sport's First PS4 Gameplay Trailer Takes to the Track
Maaaaan.. Love some Gran Turismo!
Re: Consoles Like PS4 Will Die Out Sooner or Later, Reckons EA's Peter Moore
@get2sammyb Exactly, I remember what playing games was like 21 years ago in 1995. We were on Super Nintendo, 21 years is a lifetime in gaming years.
Re: Video: Uncharted 4 Looks Even More Gorgeous with Cel-Shading
That looks great! I love cel-shaded graphics; however, Uncharted is so beautiful to begin with its hard to decide what looks better.
Re: Site News: Uncharted 2 Is PlayStation's Greatest Ever Game According to Push Square Readers
No argument here, Uncharted 2 was amazing. One of my favorite games of all time.
Re: Soapbox: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered's Infinite Warfare Exclusivity Is a Disaster
@DrJoeystein I agree %100 that this sends the message that they are not confident in Infinite Warfares sales potential. I can see why, Ghosts seems to be the least liked COD of all time, and Infinite Warfare's trailer just hit over 1 million dislikes on YouTube. I know I would probably skip it this year if it wasn't for MW being bundled in, I was on the fence before that. Especially with the new Battlefield being launched a week before.
Re: Soapbox: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered's Infinite Warfare Exclusivity Is a Disaster
I understand the viewpoint that you basically have to pay $80 for the modern warfare remaster if you have no desire to play infinite warfare. But the flipside of that for those of us that were going to buy it anyway is we get the MW remaster for $20 instead of the usual $40 or $60 they normally charge for remasters. Also, after ghosts if they released a MW remaster side by side with infinite warfare, no one would buy infinite warfare. Which is kinda the vibe I'm getting from the article, you don't want to buy this years cod because you would be happy to just play MW.
Re: Review: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4)
Great spoiler free review, and before launch to boot. I am excited to play!
Re: Soapbox: Why Hitman Proves More Games Should Release Episodically
@get2sammyb I like the idea of episodic content. I have a large backlog and this would keep me from spending money on games that I became bored with after the first 20% of the game. Also, I like the looks of the second hitman installment, do you have to own the first episode to play the second?
Re: Finally! Now You Can Play Your NES with a PS4 Pad
@get2sammyb My dad was a field engineer for Siemens-Nixdorf back in the 80s when NES was huge here in the States. He used to get my NES running by using spray freon(they used to use that on computer components before they realized how bad that was and switched to canned air). Worked like a charm.
Re: Persona 5 Steals the Spotlight Next Week with a Live Broadcast
Cinco de Mayo Persona 5!
Re: People Are Already Playing Uncharted 4 on PS4
@get2sammyb This was so widespread with little big planet vita here in the us when it launched that Sony just gave up and released it early.
Re: The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Spills Several Gorgeous New Screenshots
Of all my backlog, I feel the guiltiest about the Witcher 3. It is an amazing game and one I would love to dive deeply into, but every time I start to play it something new comes out and distracts me.
Re: Get a Much Better Look at Traditional PS4 JRPG I Am Setsuna Tomorrow
I'm pretty excited for this. After Bravely Default its clear there is a market for old school JRPGs. I for one prefer the sprite final fantasy's before all the emo-punk-boy-band stuff and Dragon Quest. Should be good.