Loving the game. according to my PS5 I'm about 40% done, The battle music is excellent, love hearing Clive shout "Not this time" after a dodge and then going in for a counter attack!
It looks like we are all old 🤣. I have to wait until tomorrow now to play. It's at my delivery office which is just around the corner, yet they didn't deliver. Must have just missed today's load 🤷♂️
Physical copy is on it's way, been a while since i've been this excited for a new release. Get myself some snacks and kick the mrs out of the living room for the weekend!
I'm going in blind. Can't wait for next week as this is my most anticipated game of the year. Glad to see the demo's a huge hit with the majority of those that have played it!
I had it on in the background while playing Breath of the Wild. It was fine, I wouldn't say it was any better or worse than the PlayStation and SGF ones. Across all presentations there are plenty of games coming for all types of gamers!
@TheArt I love them all. So long as I sprinkle in different types of games and indies in-between. I don't know how you do it, jumping between all the different open world games at the same time.
I watched it last night, after setting up my new Router as previous one died on Tuesday. I honestly think everyone is overreacting as there was some damn fine looking games in the showcase.
I'm a very patient person and I know we will see the first party stuff when it's ready. I'd love some new genres and types of gameplay to emerge as much as anyone and online multiplayer isn't really my thing although I do play from time to time. But the doom and gloom needs to stop. At the end of the day it's just games and If certain ones aren't for you simply don't play them, something for everyone was on show. I love gaming as a hobby but I know when to walk away and do other things to keep it fresh.
Barely gamed this year and it's not because of the lack of awesome games. Can't decide what to play half the time as I'm spoiled for choice and end up picking up a book instead as I'm really enjoying reading at the moment!
Probably some Horizon Burning Shores to go along with this beauty. Never thought it would see the light of day, as gorgeous as the game itself! upload pic
I reckon Final Fantasy XVI could be game of the year. I'm sure TotK is a fine game but I've Just restarted Breath of the wild, as I didn't get far through it when I originally picked it up. So be a while before I play the sequel. Same for Spider-man 2. I loved the first one and MM so fingers crossed it's not just a bigger version of those and does something different!
I just love the combat loop in this game and the new abilities added with Burning Shores makes it even better. It's so much fun just wandering around and discovering stuff. Best way to play these games are to ignore the map, turn off the markers and you'll have an amazing experience, and if your like me you'll constantly jump into photo mode and lengthen that playtime even more!
Just watching the credits roll after finishing the final main mission in Burning Shores. Excellent game, can't wait to see where they go for the third one.
Even though this site is great with not spoiling stuff, I'm not going to read the review. I already bought it knowing it was going to be great. Will be playing tomorrow night and Saturday night. Can't wait to dive back in!
Got a book to finish tonight, So saving Burning Shores for the weekend. Friday and Saturday night will be just me and Aloy, Can't wait to get back in there!
Is it not the weekend yet? Looking forward to diving back in. Probably one of my favourite gaming world's out there. No doubt I'll be stopping every few minutes to go on a photoshoot. Forget Pokémon Snap, Horizon Snap is the business!
Everything is ready to go. Ended up playing for an hour just to get myself a new Sunwing and ended up doing several battles. Can't wait to get stuck into Burning Shores at the weekend!
My most anticipated game this year, not watching anything other than the first footage that was shown. Played XV, VII, IX a bit of X and VIIR in that order. I have all available games on PS5 and will probably get the I-VI but need to actually play them. So many hobbies, so little time!
@Nightcrawler71 I've barely gamed at all this year. Can't settle on a game and switch off Like yourself after 5-10 minutes. I've found I'm enjoying reading more this year than any other hobby. Hopefully I'll be in the mood for Burning Shores later this month though.
Family gathering for the weekend and any free time I have will be spent reading Final Empire. I did play a bit of Hotline Miami and tried out Bedman? Last night whilst downloading HFW and a few other games in preparation for Burning Shores and some future games to play!
I'll be reading Final Empire and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Going to see John Wick Chapter 4 tomorrow. Can't decide what game to play at the moment, so PS5 is just for Blu ray and DVD's.
@Grimwood I disagree, I've seen plenty movie sites review t.v. shows and games. Visual novels are interactive and just another genre under the gaming banner.
Hopefully will be finished reading Surface Detail this weekend. Have been playing Rainbow Billy on PS5 and Eastward on Switch, but finding reading more exciting at the moment!
Have my niece staying over and she is all about Undertale and Deltarune at the moment 🤷🏻♂️. Must be watching folk streaming it or something.
As for myself I'll be finishing off Hyperion today, amazing book so far. I picked up Nier Automata: short story long. Looking forward to reading that and replaying both Nier games at some point. Otherwise I can't really be bothered with gaming just now!
Must be entering a new era of gaming. No DLC or MTX for a WB game, EA putting out lots of new single player games and live service ones dying off every other week!
I had started Elden Ring late last Saturday, but I'm hooked on reading just now. Current book is Hyperion by Dan Simmons, So I'll mostly be reading that later tonight. First though I'm off out to football thing the 90 minutes of footie will be a snoozefest but I'll persevere for the free grub and booze.
I never really got the Potter hype, grateful to Rowling for getting generations of kids to read though. I have seen all the movies but wasn't that impressed, Especially the way it ended. Will probably give the game a miss!
If Malazan ever gets a game though, I'll be first In line to play it.
Not sure If I'll play anything. PS5 has barely been on in the last couple of weeks. Really enjoying reading at the moment, current book is Ten survival skills for a world in flux by Tom Fletcher (not the one from McFly)!
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Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Exclusive Final Fantasy 16 Debuts at Number One
Loving the game. according to my PS5 I'm about 40% done, The battle music is excellent, love hearing Clive shout "Not this time" after a dodge and then going in for a counter attack!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 482
@Th3solution I'm guessing you mean
XVI and not VII?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 482
Hopefully, FFXVI once the postie has been.
Re: Sony Spends a Fortune Getting an Assortment of Sports Stars to Explain Final Fantasy 16
It looks like we are all old 🤣. I have to wait until tomorrow now to play. It's at my delivery office which is just around the corner, yet they didn't deliver. Must have just missed today's load 🤷♂️
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Final Fantasy 16?
My copy hasn't arrived yet. Hopefully be here when I get home from work tomorrow.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 (PS5) - Final Fantasy's Triumphant Return to the Top
@neon-xxiv which ones?
Re: Final Fantasy 16 (PS5) - Final Fantasy's Triumphant Return to the Top
Can't wait to step into clives boots and take Torgal for an epic crystal spotting adventure. Friday 3pm can't come soon enough.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Pre-Load Available Now
Physical copy is on it's way, been a while since i've been this excited for a new release.
Get myself some snacks and kick the mrs out of the living room for the weekend!
Re: Final Fantasy 16's New Trailer Is Here to Remind You It's a PS5 Exclusive for a Reason
Everything gets dropped for this incoming beast. Only a week to go ladies and gentlemen 😎.
Re: Final Fantasy 16's Demo Has Been a Huge Hit With PS5 Players
I'm going in blind. Can't wait for next week as this is my most anticipated game of the year. Glad to see the demo's a huge hit with the majority of those that have played it!
Re: Reaction: Solid Xbox Showcase Should Give Sony Some Incentive to Stop Being So Damn Cloak and Daggers About PS5, PS4
I had it on in the background while playing Breath of the Wild. It was fine, I wouldn't say it was any better or worse than the PlayStation and SGF ones. Across all presentations there are plenty of games coming for all types of gamers!
Re: Poll: Was Summer Game Fest 2023 a Sizzler or a Wash Out?
I think Geoff nailed it. So many games that I want shown tonight!
Re: Poll: Which PS5 Blockbuster Will You Be Playing in June?
Final fantasy XVI. I'll get SF6 in a sale at some point. Not sure about Diablo. Never played one of those before.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Hype Huge As Gameplay Reveal Nears 20 Million Views
@TheArt I love them all. So long as I sprinkle in different types of games and indies in-between. I don't know how you do it, jumping between all the different open world games at the same time.
Re: Reaction: Sony Flubs First Proper PS5 Presentation in Over 18 Months
I watched it last night, after setting up my new Router as previous one died on Tuesday. I honestly think everyone is overreacting as there was some damn fine looking games in the showcase.
I'm a very patient person and I know we will see the first party stuff when it's ready. I'd love some new genres and types of gameplay to emerge as much as anyone and online multiplayer isn't really my thing although I do play from time to time. But the doom and gloom needs to stop. At the end of the day it's just games and If certain ones aren't for you simply don't play them, something for everyone was on show. I love gaming as a hobby but I know when to walk away and do other things to keep it fresh.
Barely gamed this year and it's not because of the lack of awesome games. Can't decide what to play half the time as I'm spoiled for choice and end up picking up a book instead as I'm really enjoying reading at the moment!
Sorry for the long post.
Re: UK Sales Charts: LEGO 2K Drive Debuts in the Top 10, But Nothing's Beating Zelda
Final Fantasy XVI will take the top spot in a few weeks time!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 477
Probably some Horizon Burning Shores to go along with this beauty. Never thought it would see the light of day, as gorgeous as the game itself!

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Re: Overwatch 2 Fans Can't Believe What Blizzard Has Done to PS5, PS4 Sequel's Promised Co-Op Mode
I had to get up for work this morning, it's all Jim Ryan's fault 🙄.
Re: Not Even Sony's Been Able to Avoid the Enormous Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hype
I reckon Final Fantasy XVI could be game of the year. I'm sure TotK is a fine game but I've Just restarted Breath of the wild, as I didn't get far through it when I originally picked it up. So be a while before I play the sequel. Same for Spider-man 2. I loved the first one and MM so fingers crossed it's not just a bigger version of those and does something different!
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Has Become One of PS5's Best-Selling Games
I just love the combat loop in this game and the new abilities added with Burning Shores makes it even better. It's so much fun just wandering around and discovering stuff. Best way to play these games are to ignore the map, turn off the markers and you'll have an amazing experience, and if your like me you'll constantly jump into photo mode and lengthen that playtime even more!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 475
Just watching the credits roll after finishing the final main mission in Burning Shores. Excellent game, can't wait to see where they go for the third one.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 473
Started Burning Shores last night, have done one main mission and one sidequest so far. Both superb, can't wait to play more later tonight!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Re: Spider-Man 2 PS5 Dev Asks for Patience As Fans Plead for Footage
Asking a certain group of gamers to be patient 😂.
@rawzeku I think they should just release stuff when it's ready, with teasers that reveal nothing for marketing.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores (PS5) - Aloy's New Chapter Is Essential for Fans
Even though this site is great with not spoiling stuff, I'm not going to read the review. I already bought it knowing it was going to be great. Will be playing tomorrow night and Saturday night. Can't wait to dive back in!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores?
Got a book to finish tonight, So saving Burning Shores for the weekend. Friday and Saturday night will be just me and Aloy, Can't wait to get back in there!
Re: Gallery: Is Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores the Best Looking Game Ever?
Is it not the weekend yet? Looking forward to diving back in. Probably one of my favourite gaming world's out there. No doubt I'll be stopping every few minutes to go on a photoshoot. Forget Pokémon Snap, Horizon Snap is the business!
Re: Horizon Forbidden West's Latest Update on PS5 Prepares for Launch of Burning Shores
Everything is ready to go. Ended up playing for an hour just to get myself a new Sunwing and ended up doing several battles. Can't wait to get stuck into Burning Shores at the weekend!
Re: Soapbox: Final Fantasy 16 Is the Most Excited I've Been for the Series in Almost 20 Years
My most anticipated game this year, not watching anything other than the first footage that was shown. Played XV, VII, IX a bit of X and VIIR in that order. I have all available games on PS5 and will probably get the I-VI but need to actually play them. So many hobbies, so little time!
Re: Sony's PS Store Spring Sale Updated with Another 450 PS5, PS4 Offers
I bought Atilier Ryza 1&2 in the last sale for under £50, have enough games. Just need to play them now!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 471
@Nightcrawler71 I've barely gamed at all this year. Can't settle on a game and switch off Like yourself after 5-10 minutes. I've found I'm enjoying reading more this year than any other hobby. Hopefully I'll be in the mood for Burning Shores later this month though.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 471
Family gathering for the weekend and any free time I have will be spent reading Final Empire. I did play a bit of Hotline Miami and tried out Bedman? Last night whilst downloading HFW and a few other games in preparation for Burning Shores and some future games to play!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 470
I'll be reading Final Empire and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Going to see John Wick Chapter 4 tomorrow. Can't decide what game to play at the moment, so PS5 is just for Blu ray and DVD's.
Re: Joel's Screwed Up Face the Punchline of The Last of Us PC Version
Reminds me of the comedian Paul Chowdhry but with grey hair 😂
Re: Artistic PS4 Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets an English Dub and Western Release Date
@Grimwood I disagree, I've seen plenty movie sites review t.v. shows and games. Visual novels are interactive and just another genre under the gaming banner.
Re: Horizon, The Wire's Lance Reddick Has Passed Away
I only really know of him from Horizon and John Wick. Such a damn shame.
Picked up the wick trilogy from my in-laws just tonight so I could do a re-watch before going to see chapter 4.
R.I.P
Re: Complete the Crossbell Arc in Trails to Azure and Get Some Closure on PS4
Played through Cold Steel 1&2. Unsure if I should do the crossbell games next before CS 3&4!
Re: Horizon Forbidden West's PS5 Exclusive Expansion Still Scheduled for 19th April
Can't wait for this 😁
Re: PS5 Firmware Update Adds Fancy New Animation for Earning a Platinum Trophy
@RemembersGems Lets you see everything in the game and adds extra challenge. If you just blitz the story you might miss a good chunk of content.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Launch Sales Outshine Everything in Europe
@thefourfoldroot1 folks will be buying PS5's just to play the game. I might get it in a deep sale in the future, but not really a potter fan.
Re: Funko Pop Tossing Over $30 Million Worth of Stock into a Landfill
Horrible things. What a waste though, guess nobody wants the stuff Disney is pushing now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 466
Hopefully will be finished reading Surface Detail this weekend. Have been playing Rainbow Billy on PS5 and Eastward on Switch, but finding reading more exciting at the moment!
Re: Poll: How Do You Feel About Final Fantasy 16?
Very excited. Hope it lives up to the 18 on box art. Love a good dose of dark fantasy.
Re: Preview: Final Fantasy 16 Is Shaping Up to Be a PS5 Game of the Year Contender
This is the game I'm most excited for this year. I quite like that they change up the formula just as RGG has done with Yakuza/Like a Dragon.
Re: Horizon Fans Can't Believe How Short Aloy Is in PSVR2
I'm also 6'4 and my wife is 5'3 so that's probably pretty accurate. Hopefully get to play this at some point In the future!
Re: The Response to Rocksteady's Suicide Squad Has Been Abysmal
I'm tired of the Superhero stuff now, under the DC and Marvel banner at least. Being always online is a big nope from me also.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 464
Have my niece staying over and she is all about Undertale and Deltarune at the moment 🤷🏻♂️. Must be watching folk streaming it or something.
As for myself I'll be finishing off Hyperion today, amazing book so far. I picked up Nier Automata: short story long. Looking forward to reading that and replaying both Nier games at some point. Otherwise I can't really be bothered with gaming just now!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Team Confirms DLC Isn't Planned
Must be entering a new era of gaming. No DLC or MTX for a WB game, EA putting out lots of new single player games and live service ones dying off every other week!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 463
I had started Elden Ring late last Saturday, but I'm hooked on reading just now. Current book is Hyperion by Dan Simmons, So I'll mostly be reading that later tonight. First though I'm off out to football thing the 90 minutes of footie will be a snoozefest but I'll persevere for the free grub and booze.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Hogwarts Legacy?
I never really got the Potter hype, grateful to Rowling for getting generations of kids to read though. I have seen all the movies but wasn't that impressed, Especially the way it ended. Will probably give the game a miss!
If Malazan ever gets a game though, I'll be first In line to play it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 462
Not sure If I'll play anything. PS5 has barely been on in the last couple of weeks. Really enjoying reading at the moment, current book is Ten survival skills for a world in flux by Tom Fletcher (not the one from McFly)!