I played the original pure pool in the early days with my now wife, putting a load of hours into the game. Really looking forward to the new one coming out and being able to try playing it with our son as well.
I've played it for about two hours and am averaging a goal and hour but really enjoying it. There's definitely a frustration when you're in acres of space on the wing and your teammate tries (and fails) to do a Maradonna or when your keeper goes for a solo run, misses and is stranded at the edge of the oppositions box as the ball rolls into your empty net
Amazing! Learning to march and fight (again) with William Wallace in the coming months! Was Age of Mythology similar to the Master of Olympus/Atlantis games?
Yes yes absolutely yes! Hopefully they haven't re-recorded the questionable William Wallace voiceover for the tutorial campaign from the (1999?) original
@Fartingale I loved Stuntman when it came out, managing to just scrape through a level and seeing the end film trailer where your car was clearly meant to go through the billboard but you missed was unintentionally hilarious. It still has me looking out for Vic Armstrong's name in credits
I had this and Eternal Ring around the same time, both before I got a memory card which wasn't ideal... Looking forward to giving it a go again next week
I can't remember which one it was, but the world cup game where you could press square (I think) in the menu to hear any nation's anthem was fantastic. For pure nostalgia reasons nothing for me will ever beat Fifa 98 Road to World Cup.
Time is definitely an issue, I can't play games the way I used to as mu time comes once my wife and son are in bed. That said, it doesn't help when, for example, games such as Company of Heroes get their support pulled for console players while PC support remains. Yes in an ideal world you'd play strategy games on PC but that's just not an option for many people.
I'd give my right arm for the ability to play the 2000s Total War games properly again
@WolfyTn a few months ago there seemed to be a lot of talk that the PS5 upgrade would be timed to coincide with the series but there seems to have been radio silence lately. Still holding out hope that they shadow drop the update on 11th April or on the following weeks while Fallout is back in the conversation
Really want something shootery with a decent single player option sk might give this a go. Never played the originals (they were out when games were pocket money buys) but always wanted to
Really tempted by the game? But I'm unlikely to be on until late in the evening (UK time) so it's hard to coordinate with friends. How does it play from a solo perspective? (I know that defeats the purpose and there's the option of random matchmaking)
@Ken_Kaniff I had a 360 for a while before RROD (those were the days) and I loved the original Crackdown.
Part of me really wants GOTY editions of Fallouts 3 and New Vegas as well as Oblivion on PS5. I know some can be streamed but it's not the same plus the streaming versions tend to be update free which is a particular pain considering the original Fallout 3 ending
Took the guts of an hour today with the support chat bot then assistant but my query has now been passed on. Needed to confirm transaction IDs and first and last four digits of the card number. I feel bad for the people working the help desk as they must be inundated with virtually identical queries
Having the same issue with a few purchases over Christmas. I also noticed that my progress to the next level (full game purchases/rare and above trophies) had reset which I didn't think was meant to happen.
How is the text displayed onscreen? As this game will be very text heavy it's going to need to be legible if you're sitting a few feet away from the TV. I've had games ruined before because I couldn't read the text onscreen. Can't buy it until I know I can read it
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Re: Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Makes It onto PS5 Just in Time for Christmas
Is there any update on why this seems to have missed the release date?
Re: Future Total War Games Will Finally Invade PlayStation
Finally! Loved all things Total War and Time Conmanders way back when
Re: Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Makes It onto PS5 Just in Time for Christmas
Really liked the first one so will be getting this next week
Re: These 14+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (8th-14th September)
Toying with NHL if only because my local team (Belfast Giants) are in the game this year
Re: PS5 Pro Pockets a Native 8K, 60fps Game
I played the original pure pool in the early days with my now wife, putting a load of hours into the game. Really looking forward to the new one coming out and being able to try playing it with our son as well.
Re: In a Surprise to Absolutely No One, Rematch Is Doing Really Well
I've played it for about two hours and am averaging a goal and hour but really enjoying it. There's definitely a frustration when you're in acres of space on the wing and your teammate tries (and fails) to do a Maradonna or when your keeper goes for a solo run, misses and is stranded at the edge of the oppositions box as the ball rolls into your empty net
Re: Microsoft Confirms PS5 Ports for Age of Empires 2, Age of Mythology
Amazing! Learning to march and fight (again) with William Wallace in the coming months! Was Age of Mythology similar to the Master of Olympus/Atlantis games?
Re: It's Choo-Choo-True! Thomas the Tank Engine Is Coming to Train Sim World 5 on PS5, PS4
@Amnesiac Glad I'm not the only one! Since a Santa express the other weekend my toddler has been absolutely train crazy
Re: Rumour: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Is Getting an Unreal Engine 5 Remake in 2025
This would be amazing
Re: One Month Later, PS Stars Cash Rewards Finally Return
I don't think I've ever seen the £10 option. I thought it was only £5 and £20
Re: 17 Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Never played Resistance when it came it so I'm really looking forward to that. Now if only they could add The Saboteur...
Re: Xbox's Legendary Strategy Series Seemingly Set to Invade PS5
Yes yes absolutely yes! Hopefully they haven't re-recorded the questionable William Wallace voiceover for the tutorial campaign from the (1999?) original
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 27
10/10. Slightly concerned that I've used up the rest of my year's supply of luck though
Re: Mafia: The Old Country Takes Gangster Series Back to Its Roots on PS5
Genuinely can't wait, this has the potential to be incredible
Re: Ubisoft's Driver Isn't Dead, Despite TV Show Series Being Binned
@Fartingale I loved Stuntman when it came out, managing to just scrape through a level and seeing the end film trailer where your car was clearly meant to go through the billboard but you missed was unintentionally hilarious. It still has me looking out for Vic Armstrong's name in credits
Re: FC 25 Reveal Is This Week, Jude Bellingham's on the Cover
If we're looking for a trio of cover stars: Vladimir Smicer, Djimi Traore and Igor Biscan!
Re: Forgotten PS2 Launch RPG Summoner Resurrected for PS5, PS4
I had this and Eternal Ring around the same time, both before I got a memory card which wasn't ideal... Looking forward to giving it a go again next week
Re: Starship Troopers: Extermination, Now with a Single Player Story, Is Blasting Bugs This October on PS5
@BeerIsAwesome That comment, much like the film itself, will quite possibly go over a lot of people's heads
Re: FC 24's Free Euro 2024 Update Kicks Off This Week
I can't remember which one it was, but the world cup game where you could press square (I think) in the menu to hear any nation's anthem was fantastic. For pure nostalgia reasons nothing for me will ever beat Fifa 98 Road to World Cup.
Re: Bombshell Report Finds Players Becoming Less Interested in Deep Strategy Games
Time is definitely an issue, I can't play games the way I used to as mu time comes once my wife and son are in bed. That said, it doesn't help when, for example, games such as Company of Heroes get their support pulled for console players while PC support remains. Yes in an ideal world you'd play strategy games on PC but that's just not an option for many people.
I'd give my right arm for the ability to play the 2000s Total War games properly again
Re: Fallout 4 PS5 Version Out 25th April with New Modes and Content
Possibly a stupid question, but will there be access to Fallout London eventually?
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Rated in Australia
Release date announcement on 4th May? Getting everything lined up ahead of that.
Re: Please Stand By for Official Fallout Prime Video Trailer
@WolfyTn a few months ago there seemed to be a lot of talk that the PS5 upgrade would be timed to coincide with the series but there seems to have been radio silence lately. Still holding out hope that they shadow drop the update on 11th April or on the following weeks while Fallout is back in the conversation
Re: Star Wars Battlefront Pack Lights Up PS Store Pre-Order Charts
Really want something shootery with a decent single player option sk might give this a go. Never played the originals (they were out when games were pocket money buys) but always wanted to
Re: Sci-Fi Survival Game Forever Skies Is a PS5 Console Exclusive
Been keeping an eye on this one - I think it could be really good.
Re: Helldivers 2 (PS5) - The Best Co-Op Shooter on PS5
@Americansamurai1 Cheers! Will probably give it a go then
Re: Helldivers 2 (PS5) - The Best Co-Op Shooter on PS5
Really tempted by the game? But I'm unlikely to be on until late in the evening (UK time) so it's hard to coordinate with friends. How does it play from a solo perspective? (I know that defeats the purpose and there's the option of random matchmaking)
Re: Readers Vote Gears of War Above Halo as Their Most Wanted Xbox Series on PlayStation
@Ken_Kaniff I had a 360 for a while before RROD (those were the days) and I loved the original Crackdown.
Part of me really wants GOTY editions of Fallouts 3 and New Vegas as well as Oblivion on PS5. I know some can be streamed but it's not the same plus the streaming versions tend to be update free which is a particular pain considering the original Fallout 3 ending
Re: Huge Spider-Man 2 Update Adds New Game+, New Suits, More on 7th March
Halfway through at the minute. Is it better to push on or wait until the patch is out then continue? Don't want to risk losing the enjoyment
Re: Looks Like Netflix Exclusive Valiant Hearts Sequel Is Coming Home to PS4
Absolutely loved the original but could never get into games on a phone so I'm glad that this should be getting a console release.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Sounding Like the Scoundrel Simulator We Always Wanted
Cautiously optimistic and probably will get it but it'll be early 2025 once the inevitable bugs have been ironed out. The backlog is too big
Re: Waiting for SEGA's New Crazy Taxi? Fill the Time with Taxi Life, Hitting PS5 in March
£34.99 is putting me off. Might be one to grab in a sale/after any bugs/issues have been ironed out
Re: PS Stars Teething Troubles Prevent Holiday Spenders from Earning PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
Took the guts of an hour today with the support chat bot then assistant but my query has now been passed on. Needed to confirm transaction IDs and first and last four digits of the card number. I feel bad for the people working the help desk as they must be inundated with virtually identical queries
Re: PS Stars Teething Troubles Prevent Holiday Spenders from Earning PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
Has anyone had problems contacting support? I was in the queue for 40 minutes, got up to number 3 (started at 6) then gave up and closed chat
Re: PS Stars Teething Troubles Prevent Holiday Spenders from Earning PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
@Bamila Ahhh thanks! A bit frustrating if you were close to the next level at the time of reset but not the end of the world
Re: PS Stars Teething Troubles Prevent Holiday Spenders from Earning PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
Having the same issue with a few purchases over Christmas. I also noticed that my progress to the next level (full game purchases/rare and above trophies) had reset which I didn't think was meant to happen.
Re: Dev Admits PS5, PS4 Tintin Game Is Unfinished on the Same Day It Releases
Sadly I had this pre-ordered. Might just wait until all updates have been applied
Re: EA Sports WRC Takes Rallying 'Next-Gen' on PS5 This November
At £44.99, or £40.49 if you have EA Play, it could be worth a go!
Re: Baldur's Gate 3, Out on PS5 Next Month, Is Now Rated Higher Than the New Zelda
How is the text displayed onscreen? As this game will be very text heavy it's going to need to be legible if you're sitting a few feet away from the TV. I've had games ruined before because I couldn't read the text onscreen. Can't buy it until I know I can read it
Re: PlayStation Showcase Finally Announced for 24th May
That's my pre-wedding nerves sorted!
Re: Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for April and May 2023
@RogerRoger It's confirmed to release in May! PC Gamer magazine have a feature on it in the latest issue
Re: Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for April and May 2023
No mention for Star Trek: Resurgence releasing in May?