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Hopefully this stays as nothing more than a rumour. The game looks ****ing fine as is, and is perfectly playable on PS5. It is also already on PC so you can't even use that as an excuse.

Who am I ****ing kidding? It probably is real, and people will buy it full price just like TLOU part 1. We have truly reached levels of creatively bankrupt.

Ahhh, victory!

Though, I will give them kudos for refunding the hardware and software. That was unexpected.

We will never learn. Truly, we are doomed to repeat our mistakes. The best I can naively hope for is that CDPR management learned the right lessons for this, but I am doubtful.

We still don't know the answer to the age old question; Is Ken okay? Is he having rough times?

Did he lose his fortune? His jacket says Eagle Shipping Company, is he working for them?

Oh no.

Big company vs Big company. Who will win?!

Anyway...

Like a Dragon I feel is a better name for the series, especially in relation to Kiryu. It will feel weird without it being called Yakuza though.

Kiryu's haircut looks interesting to say the least.

"It's an action game, meaning that it'll utilise the series' traditional action combat, and it's coming to both PS5 and PS4 in 2023."

PERFECT! Thank everything holy. Sorry, but really do not like the turn-based gameplay of LaD.

@darkswabber The RGG Studio head whose name escapes me right now mentioned during the livestream that they wanted to add characters from 0, 6, and 7 since the original had characters from 1-5. I know from the trailer we now have the 3 Dojima lieutenants from 0, with Joon-Gi Han and Adachi plus a few others I may have missed. No Ichiban curiously, unless they are saving him for later.

You know, after the disappointment that was Farmville Direct today, this is very much appreciated.

Thank you RGG.

@SystemAddict "How strange to vote I have zero interest yet played through it already."

How so? The first question says Part I whilst the second does not, hence referring to the originals. It is possible to like the Last of Us and not care about the £70 remaster.

@Shepherd_Tallon If people saying this is acceptable aren't happy with paying more, they sure aren't acting like it. All I am seeing is defending poor old Sony. Poor old Jim-Jim won't get his second yacht. They'll go out of business.

Maybe I am exaggerating, but it sure feels like elitism and grandstanding. Regarding Sony not charging more at launch, okay, maybe they are not out of touch. Still greedy as ***** though, we both know they would have charged more to start if they think they could get away with it. Which then boils down to the same problem; rich ***** who are seemingly always happy to pay more, or even if they are not happy, seem comfortable accepting it. People give up so easily, and companies rely on that apathy to exploit more and more.

Regarding Microsoft raising prices in India, I also didn't know about that myself until minutes before you made your comment. That said, just because one company did it, doesn't make it acceptable.

Man, I love all this defending for Sony. They can do no wrong. Let's raise the prices even further; another £200 or so, I can pay it, it's not MY problem. **** all those peasants who can't afford it. Gaming is a luxury right?

I mean, I get being passionate about something especially gaming when most of us are enthusiastic hobbyists and the "filthy casuals" are intruding. But you guys are really fine with throwing more money at something for absolutely no benefit to anyone, including yourself. Mind throwing some money my way guys? If not, then stop insisting ***** like this is fine. You rich ***** are the reason companies keep getting away with this *****.

@invictus4000 "If their mind is determined to get something, it will happen somehow whether its considered affordable or not."

Where's my private jet? Should I steal it GTA-style?

Regarding the price rise; Sony can do what they want; they evidently don't care about the negative reaction; and you can hardly expect consumers to care about Sony's finances when their own is clearly limited. If Sony can still sell PS5s then good for them. Conversely, should they find that interest has dropped and by extent sales, then they can deal with it. Business is business, right? You win some, you lose some.

My advice to people who want to buy the PS5 but disagree with the increase of price in principal, is to hold-off buying; Sony will get the message eventually.

Hey Sony, I don't think this is how it is meant to work. If anything, they should be getting cheaper.

Then again, maybe it is part of a push towards PC; every price rise puts it closer to a decent PC's cost.

Episode 13: Goku, Surpass Super Saiyan God!
Episode 81: Bergamo the Crusher vs. Goku! Whose Strength Reaches the Wild Blue Yonder?!

Are the interluding episodes simply 20 mins of screaming whilst they charge up?/s

"Running at a better frame rate and apparently bundled with all of the previously released DLC, sure, but I don't think that's enough to justify a potential third purchase."

Agreed. I feel like Atlus would have done themselves a huge favour if they just did a performance patch for Royal on PS5 rather than do a full re-release at full price (although I wonder if there will be a unique trophy list, so you can get a third-platinum from P5 if you really wanted).

@LiamCroft Come on now, you could just put an update bit like you would do for any other article, what makes this so special? You may as well have wiped them with the redirect since the content is no longer accessible.

Also, just going to put here that I realise this comment will most likely be removed shortly after publication because it will most likely fall under the banner that should go through contact form...

Edit: Also, despite the language in my response I am not trying to say you are personally responsible for the decision Liam, so sorry if I come of as accusatory towards you, it is not my intent. But the decision is definitely questionable.

I thought I heard something about this being controversial; I remember reading these articles about the game published here, although curiously they have disappeared rather quick like. Totally not suspicious at all, or bad optics.

Also:

"The remake will not feature the popular Factions multiplayer, however I do find it understandable as it's still available via the PS4 remaster..."

...which you should probably just buy for the charming price of £16, rather than wait for a £70 release with slightly prettier visuals.

I'll be honest, I just read it as marketing since they are coming to Gamepass and Microsoft announcing this in the fancy-pants show, rather than native versions being built specifically for next gen, hence PS4 only for P3 and P4 as they will be playable on PS5 via bc anyway. To be fair, the graphic is from Atlus rather than Microsoft, but wouldn't surprise me if that is the case. The graphic itself has confused many people since P4G doesn't say Steam, making people who are unaware think it is not coming; they don't realise that Steam already has P4G.

But then again, I am still holding out for Switch versions.

Is it me, or have they made Joel smaller in the box-art?

I'd personally want to buy them separately outside of PS Plus, but that's the way of the world I guess.

That aside, this looks like a pretty decent wish list in this article.

Prior to announcement, never subscribed.

After announcement, still not subscribing.

Online is still not worth more money on top of ISP to play (applies to MS and Nintendo as well)

I really don't get Atlus sometimes. Since I cannot get on Switch, I will most likely pick up on PS4.

What the heck?

At least let Sonic 2 come out first for the love of heck.

I guess they announced this for the 3 and Knuckles meme.

@johncalmc Regarding Dominos, it's the Garlic and Herb dip. That stuff cannot be beaten. More in general, Dominos is just guilty pleasure food. =)

Now on-topic. Cool for the Switch. I still feel like the library leaves a lot to be desired as it is mostly Pokemon and Wii U ports from my perspective that makes it stand, but quite a few games have come out on it which I can easily recommend; Metroid Dread being the latest.

This thing never works for me. Will take a look in a bit, though I can't remember what I played last year.

@Ashina They have re-evaluated; they are no longer partners, but the boss. But yeah, companies love playing easy PR rather than doing anything meaningful.

@JJ2 Careful now, or you will end up like Alduin. He was basically saying the same thing... now to wait for my comment to be removed as we-
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Don't suppose online can be free all the time now can it?

Yeah, I didn't think so. I don't know, you always supposed to be grateful for the free weekends, but realistically, because of how last minute they are announced, it is a pain to take advantage off as you somehow have to make room not only in your schedule, but in your friends as well for the limited time so you can actually play online together. Sure you can play with randoms, but where is the fun in that?

My relationship with trophies is wierd. I don't see the point in going for easy "30 minute" platinums as they feel worthless to me. I also don't feel like going for platinums for some games as I feel like the requirements are out of my skill range or they are too many bloat trophies with arbitrary requirements.

That said, when I feel like going for a platinum, I will binge the game until I have the platinum, or am very close to it. Each platinum I have, whether easy or hard is for a game which had the greatest impacts on me for one reason or another. Even on games where I am very close to getting the platinum, I may start a new game, but I guarantee you; I will be back to finish the job... looking at you Yakuza 0, with your ******* dumb batting cage completion list task of winning 5 million yen.

Just going to echo above comments that I am more than happy for SMT to come to other platforms as soon as mainline Persona games come to Nintendo platforms. It is only fair. =)

"If you’ve yet to download it and give it a try, then our question to you is simple: why?"

Because I don't have PS+ as I don't agree with paying for online?

@Xenomorph_79 Glad someone else said it. I do plan on finishing LAD, but the combat is a slog, and doesn't feel anywhere near as satisfying to me so I have yet to go back to the game (was on chapter 7 when I stopped).

Fun. Either way, thanks for the heads up.

I will get eventually, but since this seems to be the first game with major story DLC, I would rather wait to see if they eventually release an all-in-one release. I am looking forward to the beat-em-up style again though, I just can't be ****ed with 7 due to the turn based combat.

Not surprised it took a while for the story to grab; I had the same problem with Judgment, to the point where I stopped playing for a couple of weeks, but then returned and it just clicked.

Whatever it is, should be theoretically good either way. Sakura Wars Remastered Collection or a new Persona I am personally hoping for. I would hope for Yakuza, but I am still trying to convince myself to return to 7 and stick with the new turn-based system and characters (Love Ichiban, just not everyone else as of yet).

I can just imagine Nintendo doing this; when F-Zero finally returns after 17 years and it is just a mobile game.

Hopefully a new Wipeout comes out for consoles soon.

Hmmm. Might wait to see if they eventually release a definitive edition of this. I'd rather it all on the disc.

@CynicalGamer Pretty much the same. I am only missing 1 item on my completion list before I can properly obtain platinum in Yakuza 0, and it is making ¥500,000 in the batting cage. Only Yakuza game I have got platinum for so far is Kiwami 2.

Nice. If I ever get around to owning a PS5, I might finally do that second playthrough.

I am still hoping for the day where we have modern day Asura in Street Fighter. That Epilogue in Asura's Wrath was a tease.

Nice to know where Sony's mind is at right now I guess?

I might of missed it, but if not, how many of those Spiderman sales were purely PS5? The way it is worded seems as if that is across both PS4 and PS5 in which case, how many PS5 copies have sold would be more interesting to know.

It was pretty great hearing Dragon Quest and Nier music. Also Chrono Trigger music (for the love of lavos, make a new one Square Enix!).

Maybe it will become a Yakuza game since Like a Dragon became a Dragon Quest game. =P

It might be quicker for EA to just say what is going to be at EA Play Live.

That would suck if true. I am still not sure if I would buy Yakuza 8 at present as I still can't be bothered to wade through 7 as I find the turn-based combat stale after a short while. To hear there wouldn't even be a spin off game with original Yakuza combat means I would pretty much be done with Yakuza series.

Nice opening. This should be good to jump into. It feels good recognising the characters this time around. I really think the original games opening was more stylish though, but this is really good.