This is why I’m sad Xbox has failed this gen. Sony are only at their best when faced with fierce competition. Without it, we get terrible games and ridiculous prices like this.
I was mad yesterday because I lost 2 hours of progress (because the game failed to auto save and wouldn’t allow me to manual save). I’ve fell through the ground a couple of times too, annoyingly.
I’ve caught up now and progressed to a point where the game is letting me manual save. It’s a good game but things like this shouldn’t make it to launch.
The stealth mechanics are one of the things I’m enjoying the most tbh.
I was going to give it an 8 but I’ve just lost 2 hours of completing side content because the game doesn’t auto save at all between missions and the manual save option is always greyed out. Fuming. I was enjoying it until then. I’m so mad rn.
Edit: and now the bloody game is broken because the slicer doesn’t disable energy fields. Seriously F this game.
They wouldn’t have done this if there wasn’t a new game to sell. I would consider this good marketing rather than live service. And I have nothing against live service. I love Fortnite and have played every season since C2S4.
The problem Sony have is that there’s no room for another live service game. Certainly not one that will last more than a few months.
It feels like how everyone jumped on the bandwagon when Nintendo wii blew up. Sony went all in with the PS Move and MS with Kinect. They were too late to the party. And that’s what this live service drive feels like.
They see games like Fortnite brining in millions and they want a piece of the pie. The pie is gone. As long as games like Fortnite continue to thrive, it’s going to be incredibly difficult to have another big hit. No one is going to abandon a game they have invested years into for the desperate, wannabe, new kid on the block.
I hope Sony realise this before they waste even more time and resources.
I haven’t played the new game (until tomorrow 😁) but Astro’s Playroom absolutely felt like a celebration of PlayStation. I completed the game 100% and it was magical.
Sony have made some mistakes this gen but that doesn’t mean their glory days are behind them. If they focus on giving us the single player, story-driven games we want, they can turn things around. Personally I would also like some colourful 3D platformers like Sly, Ratchet & Clank and Jak & Daxter. They don’t need to be big budget releases. Just stop wasting money and resources on multiplayer and live service games.
This gen has been a complete bust but next gen could be great if they get their act together. Hopefully Concord will be the disaster they needed to open their eyes.
Astro’s Playroom was already the best game available on PS5. Nothing else has come close this gen. So it’s great to hear the follow up game is even better. I never had any doubts.
Who would have thought Team Asobi would become Sony’s best studio? What’s everyone else been doing for the last five years?
Im a huge supporter of AI. I heard an AI Mariah Carey cover of Justin Timberlake’s ‘Selfish’ and it sounded exactly like her. It was amazing. Most singers don’t even sing live these days anyway. If it’s already fake, why not cut out the middle man? Imagine a new album by AI-my Winehouse or Whitn-AI Houston. So many opportunities.
Same applies to the gaming industry. Let the AI do the crunch if it means we get new games on time.
I don’t need flashy graphics for every game. Give me some PS2 era Ratchet & Clank games and I’ll buy them all.
Sony waste so much time, effort and resources trying to hunt a white whale they’re never going to catch. They’ve lost their creative drive and imagination.
This gen has been an absolute bust. Astrobot is the only decent game to come out of it.
Chasing the live service money train is mad when there are already insanely popular (and free) live service games that people have invested in heavily for years. No one is going to abandon games like Fortnite for the new kid on the block. Especially when these new games never last more than a few months. People have realised it’s a bad investment.
The big name live service games have already dominated the market. There isn’t space for any more. And them not being F2P at launch means they’re DOA.
You can’t ask players to pay full price for the game and then expect them to spend hundreds on cosmetics. It’s like they want to have their cake and eat it too. Pure greed and delusion.
Imagine all the great single player, story-driven games we could be playing right now if studios would stop throwing these desperate, DOA multiplayer games at us.
@Truegamer79 Right… I can’t wait for GTA VI to come out with it’s dated PS3 Rockstar gameplay and get 10’s across the board 🙄 Obvious bias against Ubisoft is obvious.
I wrote this game off without a physical release. I might get it when the physical version releases in October, or I might wait a few more months for a price drop. I’ve waited long enough already, so a few more months won’t kill me. If they don’t support the fans who wanted a physical release at launch, why should we support them now? They’re giving us a physical release now but only because they realised they F’d up.
The pictures aren’t a big deal really but I wish they would stop trying to sanitise her character. So what if her character is sexualised? Lara can use her sexuality to exploit her enemies if she wants to, she can steal artefacts from other countries to fund her extravagant lifestyle (better safe in her vault than to fall into the wrong hands), she can kill without remorse. Why does she need to be a saint? The reason Lara stayed relevant all these years is because she’s a flawed character. She does what she does because she enjoys it and occasionally she saves the world.
@boreal187 once you get used to drawing your guns to hop backwards it becomes second nature. The modern controls are so good - I wouldn’t be enjoying these games as much with the tank controls.
@Mintie the platinum would be near impossible anyway - finishing the game without using a med pack seems impossible with the mummies jumping all over you in the Egypt levels. You can’t escape them. I’ve just decided to replay the games without even thinking about trophies.
Nah, I’d be all over it if there were ANY stellar games this gen. But so far all we have are spruced up PS4 games.
Sony are especially guilty of releasing the same old (safe) open world games, with the same in-game collectibles, boring side quests and average plots. There’s only so many times you can play the exact same game with a different skin before the excitement wears off.
So what’s the point in having a PS5 Pro? So we can play slightly better versions of PS5 games that are slightly better versions of games that are/were available on PS4?
I keep hearing that the golden age of gaming is over. And judging by the games we’ve seen so far this gen, I’d have to agree.
PS5 Pro? I’m still waiting for the PS5 to do something (anything) that’s genuinely impressive. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen this year…
@LifeGirl it was just an expression of disappointment, not meant to be taken literally. I didn’t mean to cause any offence, honestly. I just REALLY dislike the Anime skins (in Fortnite). Nothing against Anime generally, if that’s what you’re into. But this is the secret skin and they’re usually top tier. It’s disappointing to most Fortnite players from what I’ve seen online.
@LifeGirl How is it disrespectful to say I don’t like something? The Anime skins are very niche. They should have put this in the store instead but they probably know hardly anyone will buy it.
@AFCC It just feels like a waste of a place in the lineup to use something so niche and off-theme. I never see anyone wearing these Anime skins in any of the BR lobbies I play.
For me, there is no secret skin this season because I’ll never use it. But it’s nice for the five people who will, I guess.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and with a few tweaks to the modern controls, this is Tomb Raider at its best.
Playing these remasters made me realise how much Tomb Raider shaped the gaming industry we know today. And how each game that followed raised the bar even further. They really were groundbreaking for their time.
I read that sales have been good, so hopefully we’ll get a second collection for IV and V.
@Jammsbro I like ‘good’ live service games and I like SP games. I support both. There’s room for both.
I don’t like Sports games or COD, both of which are insanely popular. But I’m not going to vote 1/10 on their polls because I’m worried their insane popularity is going to ruin the gaming industry. That’s silly.
Live service games aren’t ruining the industry. There are as many bad live service games as there are good ones. Suicide Squad is one of the good ones and doesn’t deserve the blind hate or hysteria.
Fair enough if you don’t like live service games but just ignore it and move on 🤷
Why can’t they ever just say what they mean instead of dancing around it? Still using the same nonsense performance they did when Rise of the Tomb Raider was revealed to be ‘exclusive to Xbox.’ Oh no, it’s only timed exclusive but we can’t say how long for. Oh ok, it’s timed exclusive for one year. Just spit it out fgs.
@Jammsbro yeah, it’s possible a few of these people played it and didn’t like it. But mostly, I think it’s whiny la-hoo za-hers who don’t like live service games and think that somehow voting 1/10 in this poll is going to save the gaming industry from impending doom 😂
I pre-ordered this last month and I never pre-order anything. The original Tomb Raider games are some of my all time favourite games so I’ll be staying up until midnight to finally replay these classics in all their remastered glory.
I hope we get another collection down the line, with The Last Revelation and Chronicles being remastered in the same way.
I’d love the original Resident Evil trilogy to be remastered too. Keeping the OG movement and camera but updating the visuals.
I had an XB1 for about a year but I barely used it - I just didn’t have the time to juggle two consoles. And because PlayStation will always be my preferred console, I sold the XB1.
There aren’t many Xbox games that scream ‘must play!’ But I don’t stay up to date with Xbox releases tbf.
Sunset Overdrive was great though, I hope they release this on PS5 at some point.
It’s really good. Much better than the Avengers game. I’d say it’s closer in style to the Guardians game but also reminds me of Sunset Overdrive. I’m playing through the story and loving every minute. Cutscenes and dialogue in general are hilarious. Gameplay is satisfying.
I think a lot of the hate online is coming from people who dislike live-service games. But I wouldn’t even know this was a live service game so far. Feels like a single player game with optional Co-op.
I don’t think I’ve ever bought a game from a supermarket before. I usually order from Amazon with prime delivery like a normal person.
On no, I tell a lie… I ordered Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart from Tesco in Nov 2021 for £25, when it was still £70 on the PS Store. Even cheap store credit can’t get you great deals like that.
I’m also not too bothered about my personal impact on the environment either tbh. I don’t own a Land Rover. Or fly around the globe on gas-guzzling jets. I never want children. And I recycle. Already done less harm to the environment than most - so I’ll keep my physical games as long as I’m able, thank you.
I can’t believe Paddy Considine wasn’t nominated for his role in House of the Dragon. His performance was far more powerful than anything seen in TLoU show. Clearly a case of who you know.
One of the things I didn’t like about TLoU show was that it felt like it was more about the actors than the characters in the game. Thandiwe Newtons daughter being cast as Sarah and the pointless extended scenes with her, to give her more screen time, is a prime example. It felt like they were using TLoU as a vehicle to boost certain actors careers, rather than it being a genuinely good show.
The internet is a cesspit and it’s always been this way. You can’t just fall apart every time some moron says something stupid or insulting. They want to get a reaction out of you, so don’t play their game and ignore them 🤷♂️
@rawzeku I laughed when I read that tweet. ‘How dare you not keep me up to date with the games progress! Do you know who I am? I’m Ronnie 🤬 Pickering!’ 😂
@tallythwack it isn’t a black and white issue but the activists are so hostile. You can’t have a serious discussion because the moment you say something they don’t like they want to ruin your life. Even people in the trans community can’t speak out because the activists will turn on them too. It’s no wonder JKR has resorted to trolling them on occasion. JKR just wants the concerns of biological women to be heard and to have a serious conversation. I think the larger trans community want that too if they weren’t afraid to speak up. It’s a sorry state of affairs all round.
Anyway, I’m glad the game has done well and I’m looking forward to the new tv show.
Not to accuse anyone of anything untoward… but who’s to say this whole thing hasn’t been orchestrated for attention? Some people are so desperate for attention these days and will do anything to be noticed. Juicy Smooyay anyone?
@bozz I support representation but not in period movies/tv shows. It destroys immersion when every other character is openly lgbt+ or a poc because it wasn’t like that in 1890 sadly. Applying modern acceptance to period entertainment downplays the struggles people faced back then. Some movies/tv shows do this because they want to be controversial or to get a pat on the back for being progressive - that’s what’s annoying.
If it’s handled correctly and doesn’t pander to the woke crowd, it could be great. It needs to have the same gritty sense of realism as the game or it won’t work.
@jorel262 there’s been Naruto, Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia and now this Attack On Titan collab. There have been other original anime-style skins in the Battle Passes too I think.
They should add a special thanks to JKR in the end credits. I know she wasn’t involved in the making of the game but they are making a lot of money from the world she created. It’s ok to disagree with her views but it feels very hypocritical not to acknowledge her in any way.
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Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
This is why I’m sad Xbox has failed this gen. Sony are only at their best when faced with fierce competition. Without it, we get terrible games and ridiculous prices like this.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws' Instant Fail Stealth Sections Will Be Reworked in Upcoming PS5 Patch
I was mad yesterday because I lost 2 hours of progress (because the game failed to auto save and wouldn’t allow me to manual save). I’ve fell through the ground a couple of times too, annoyingly.
I’ve caught up now and progressed to a point where the game is letting me manual save. It’s a good game but things like this shouldn’t make it to launch.
The stealth mechanics are one of the things I’m enjoying the most tbh.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Outlaws?
I was going to give it an 8 but I’ve just lost 2 hours of completing side content because the game doesn’t auto save at all between missions and the manual save option is always greyed out. Fuming. I was enjoying it until then. I’m so mad rn.
Edit: and now the bloody game is broken because the slicer doesn’t disable energy fields. Seriously F this game.
Re: Soapbox: Astro's Playroom PS5 Did Live Service and You Didn't Even Notice
They wouldn’t have done this if there wasn’t a new game to sell. I would consider this good marketing rather than live service. And I have nothing against live service. I love Fortnite and have played every season since C2S4.
The problem Sony have is that there’s no room for another live service game. Certainly not one that will last more than a few months.
It feels like how everyone jumped on the bandwagon when Nintendo wii blew up. Sony went all in with the PS Move and MS with Kinect. They were too late to the party. And that’s what this live service drive feels like.
They see games like Fortnite brining in millions and they want a piece of the pie. The pie is gone. As long as games like Fortnite continue to thrive, it’s going to be incredibly difficult to have another big hit. No one is going to abandon a game they have invested years into for the desperate, wannabe, new kid on the block.
I hope Sony realise this before they waste even more time and resources.
Re: Soapbox: Astro Bot PS5 Is Not a Graveyard, It's a Joyful Demonstration of Sony's Unique Ability to Reinvent Itself
I haven’t played the new game (until tomorrow 😁) but Astro’s Playroom absolutely felt like a celebration of PlayStation. I completed the game 100% and it was magical.
Sony have made some mistakes this gen but that doesn’t mean their glory days are behind them. If they focus on giving us the single player, story-driven games we want, they can turn things around. Personally I would also like some colourful 3D platformers like Sly, Ratchet & Clank and Jak & Daxter. They don’t need to be big budget releases. Just stop wasting money and resources on multiplayer and live service games.
This gen has been a complete bust but next gen could be great if they get their act together. Hopefully Concord will be the disaster they needed to open their eyes.
Re: Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
Astro’s Playroom was already the best game available on PS5. Nothing else has come close this gen. So it’s great to hear the follow up game is even better. I never had any doubts.
Who would have thought Team Asobi would become Sony’s best studio? What’s everyone else been doing for the last five years?
Re: Star Wars Outlaws, XDefiant Disappointments Pour Pain on Ubisoft's Share Prices
I like it so far. It kind of reminds me of Mass Effect in some ways but set in the Star Wars universe.
Re: Jennifer Hale Says AI Is Coming for All of Us
Im a huge supporter of AI. I heard an AI Mariah Carey cover of Justin Timberlake’s ‘Selfish’ and it sounded exactly like her. It was amazing. Most singers don’t even sing live these days anyway. If it’s already fake, why not cut out the middle man? Imagine a new album by AI-my Winehouse or Whitn-AI Houston. So many opportunities.
Same applies to the gaming industry. Let the AI do the crunch if it means we get new games on time.
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
I don’t need flashy graphics for every game. Give me some PS2 era Ratchet & Clank games and I’ll buy them all.
Sony waste so much time, effort and resources trying to hunt a white whale they’re never going to catch. They’ve lost their creative drive and imagination.
This gen has been an absolute bust. Astrobot is the only decent game to come out of it.
Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
Chasing the live service money train is mad when there are already insanely popular (and free) live service games that people have invested in heavily for years. No one is going to abandon games like Fortnite for the new kid on the block. Especially when these new games never last more than a few months. People have realised it’s a bad investment.
The big name live service games have already dominated the market. There isn’t space for any more. And them not being F2P at launch means they’re DOA.
You can’t ask players to pay full price for the game and then expect them to spend hundreds on cosmetics. It’s like they want to have their cake and eat it too. Pure greed and delusion.
Re: Concord Devs Maintain Radio Silence, Which Isn't Helping Matters
Imagine all the great single player, story-driven games we could be playing right now if studios would stop throwing these desperate, DOA multiplayer games at us.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) - Open World Pledge Produces a Superficial Space Outing
@Truegamer79 Right… I can’t wait for GTA VI to come out with it’s dated PS3 Rockstar gameplay and get 10’s across the board 🙄 Obvious bias against Ubisoft is obvious.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Made Remedy Any Royalties, But Work Is Underway on Max Payne's PS5 Remakes
I wrote this game off without a physical release. I might get it when the physical version releases in October, or I might wait a few more months for a price drop. I’ve waited long enough already, so a few more months won’t kill me. If they don’t support the fans who wanted a physical release at launch, why should we support them now? They’re giving us a physical release now but only because they realised they F’d up.
Re: Days Gone Team Apologises for 'False Hope' of PS5 Sequel After Misleading Headlines, Comments
Days Gone sold similar numbers to Horizon Forbidden West and that game is seen as a huge success, getting dlc and a LEGO spin-off.
I don’t know what issue Sony have with Days Gone? The horde fights were the most intense encounters in any game ever made.
Re: Ubisoft Pirate Game Skull and Bones Gets Trial Version, Price Cut as Player Count Reportedly Plummets
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Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Dated for 15th November in First Trailer
Well my interest in this game just fell off a cliff. Ubisoft just can’t help themselves can they?
It would have been great with just the woman.
Re: Sexy Lara Croft Posters Will Return in Next Tomb Raider Remastered Patch
The pictures aren’t a big deal really but I wish they would stop trying to sanitise her character. So what if her character is sexualised? Lara can use her sexuality to exploit her enemies if she wants to, she can steal artefacts from other countries to fund her extravagant lifestyle (better safe in her vault than to fall into the wrong hands), she can kill without remorse. Why does she need to be a saint? The reason Lara stayed relevant all these years is because she’s a flawed character. She does what she does because she enjoys it and occasionally she saves the world.
Re: Tomb Raider Trilogy Remaster Updated on PS5, PS4, Here Are the Patch Notes
@boreal187 once you get used to drawing your guns to hop backwards it becomes second nature. The modern controls are so good - I wouldn’t be enjoying these games as much with the tank controls.
Re: Tomb Raider Trilogy Remaster Updated on PS5, PS4, Here Are the Patch Notes
@Mintie the platinum would be near impossible anyway - finishing the game without using a med pack seems impossible with the mummies jumping all over you in the Egypt levels. You can’t escape them. I’ve just decided to replay the games without even thinking about trophies.
Re: Random: Lara Croft Tops Mario as the Most Iconic Video Game Character of All Time, Apparently
I agree. Lara Croft is definitely more iconic than Mario.
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About the PS5 Pro?
Nah, I’d be all over it if there were ANY stellar games this gen. But so far all we have are spruced up PS4 games.
Sony are especially guilty of releasing the same old (safe) open world games, with the same in-game collectibles, boring side quests and average plots. There’s only so many times you can play the exact same game with a different skin before the excitement wears off.
So what’s the point in having a PS5 Pro? So we can play slightly better versions of PS5 games that are slightly better versions of games that are/were available on PS4?
I keep hearing that the golden age of gaming is over. And judging by the games we’ve seen so far this gen, I’d have to agree.
PS5 Pro? I’m still waiting for the PS5 to do something (anything) that’s genuinely impressive. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen this year…
Re: Ancient Greece's Pantheon of Gods Leap into Fortnite's Latest Season on PS5, PS4
@LifeGirl it was just an expression of disappointment, not meant to be taken literally. I didn’t mean to cause any offence, honestly. I just REALLY dislike the Anime skins (in Fortnite). Nothing against Anime generally, if that’s what you’re into. But this is the secret skin and they’re usually top tier. It’s disappointing to most Fortnite players from what I’ve seen online.
Re: Ancient Greece's Pantheon of Gods Leap into Fortnite's Latest Season on PS5, PS4
@rjejr They extended the downtime by a further 5 hours 😫 I’ve had to actually speak to my family tonight, it’s outrageous 😂
Looking forward to the free emoticon and wall spray as compensation…
Re: Ancient Greece's Pantheon of Gods Leap into Fortnite's Latest Season on PS5, PS4
@LifeGirl How is it disrespectful to say I don’t like something? The Anime skins are very niche. They should have put this in the store instead but they probably know hardly anyone will buy it.
Re: Ancient Greece's Pantheon of Gods Leap into Fortnite's Latest Season on PS5, PS4
@AFCC It just feels like a waste of a place in the lineup to use something so niche and off-theme. I never see anyone wearing these Anime skins in any of the BR lobbies I play.
For me, there is no secret skin this season because I’ll never use it. But it’s nice for the five people who will, I guess.
Re: Ancient Greece's Pantheon of Gods Leap into Fortnite's Latest Season on PS5, PS4
Love the theme but… another boring Anime skin for the secret skin (instead of OG Kratos). Something to NOT look forward to…
The Anime skins are terrible. Who even likes Anime?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 517
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and with a few tweaks to the modern controls, this is Tomb Raider at its best.
Playing these remasters made me realise how much Tomb Raider shaped the gaming industry we know today. And how each game that followed raised the bar even further. They really were groundbreaking for their time.
I read that sales have been good, so hopefully we’ll get a second collection for IV and V.
Re: Poor Suicide Squad Sales Disappoint Publisher Warner Bros
Well I’ve been enjoying it at least 😂
I’ve only been playing through the story (solo) mind you.
I think we all knew this was going to happen though. They can’t be surprised.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?
@Jammsbro I like ‘good’ live service games and I like SP games. I support both. There’s room for both.
I don’t like Sports games or COD, both of which are insanely popular. But I’m not going to vote 1/10 on their polls because I’m worried their insane popularity is going to ruin the gaming industry. That’s silly.
Live service games aren’t ruining the industry. There are as many bad live service games as there are good ones. Suicide Squad is one of the good ones and doesn’t deserve the blind hate or hysteria.
Fair enough if you don’t like live service games but just ignore it and move on 🤷
Re: Rumour: Xbox Has Considered Microsoft Flight Simulator, Gears of War, and DOOM for PS5
Why can’t they ever just say what they mean instead of dancing around it? Still using the same nonsense performance they did when Rise of the Tomb Raider was revealed to be ‘exclusive to Xbox.’ Oh no, it’s only timed exclusive but we can’t say how long for. Oh ok, it’s timed exclusive for one year. Just spit it out fgs.
Re: Looks Like This Is the New Lara Croft in PS5's Next Tomb Raider
It could just be a bad angle… but I saw a post online referring to this as ‘Larry Croft’ and now I can’t unsee it 😂
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?
@Jammsbro yeah, it’s possible a few of these people played it and didn’t like it. But mostly, I think it’s whiny la-hoo za-hers who don’t like live service games and think that somehow voting 1/10 in this poll is going to save the gaming industry from impending doom 😂
Re: Sony Predicts Slide in PS5 Sales with No Major Existing IPs Planned Before March 2025
This whole gen has been kinda lacklustre. PS5 past it’s peak? It doesn’t even feel like it’s got started yet.
Re: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft (PS5) - The New Standard for PS1 Re-Releases
I pre-ordered this last month and I never pre-order anything. The original Tomb Raider games are some of my all time favourite games so I’ll be staying up until midnight to finally replay these classics in all their remastered glory.
I hope we get another collection down the line, with The Last Revelation and Chronicles being remastered in the same way.
I’d love the original Resident Evil trilogy to be remastered too. Keeping the OG movement and camera but updating the visuals.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?
8 for me, it’s actually really fun.
I bet 85% of the people voting here haven’t even played it. Sad 😂
Re: Poll: How Do You Feel About All of the Xbox Multiplatform Rumours?
More games on PlayStation is always good.
I had an XB1 for about a year but I barely used it - I just didn’t have the time to juggle two consoles. And because PlayStation will always be my preferred console, I sold the XB1.
There aren’t many Xbox games that scream ‘must play!’ But I don’t stay up to date with Xbox releases tbf.
Sunset Overdrive was great though, I hope they release this on PS5 at some point.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Watching the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth State of Play?
Never been able to get into FF.
Is this SoP Rebirth only or are there other games being shown too? If it’s Rebirth only I won’t be watching.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Suicide Squad Swings Past Persona 3 Reload for Number One Debut
It’s really good. Much better than the Avengers game. I’d say it’s closer in style to the Guardians game but also reminds me of Sunset Overdrive. I’m playing through the story and loving every minute. Cutscenes and dialogue in general are hilarious. Gameplay is satisfying.
I think a lot of the hate online is coming from people who dislike live-service games. But I wouldn’t even know this was a live service game so far. Feels like a single player game with optional Co-op.
Re: Every Little Helps! UK Giant Tesco Will Stop Stocking Physical Video Games
I don’t think I’ve ever bought a game from a supermarket before. I usually order from Amazon with prime delivery like a normal person.
On no, I tell a lie… I ordered Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart from Tesco in Nov 2021 for £25, when it was still £70 on the PS Store. Even cheap store credit can’t get you great deals like that.
I’m also not too bothered about my personal impact on the environment either tbh. I don’t own a Land Rover. Or fly around the globe on gas-guzzling jets. I never want children. And I recycle. Already done less harm to the environment than most - so I’ll keep my physical games as long as I’m able, thank you.
Re: The Last of Us TV Series Handed 24 Nominations at The Emmy Awards
I can’t believe Paddy Considine wasn’t nominated for his role in House of the Dragon. His performance was far more powerful than anything seen in TLoU show. Clearly a case of who you know.
One of the things I didn’t like about TLoU show was that it felt like it was more about the actors than the characters in the game. Thandiwe Newtons daughter being cast as Sarah and the pointless extended scenes with her, to give her more screen time, is a prime example. It felt like they were using TLoU as a vehicle to boost certain actors careers, rather than it being a genuinely good show.
Re: Horizon Vocalist Receives Abuse Over the Use of Her Voice
The internet is a cesspit and it’s always been this way. You can’t just fall apart every time some moron says something stupid or insulting. They want to get a reaction out of you, so don’t play their game and ignore them 🤷♂️
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Has Become One of PS5's Best-Selling Games
Probably about the same as that complete failure, Days Gone /s
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Dead Island 2?
My copy arrived today but I’m still working my way through Burning Shores. I’ve installed it so will probably play it over the weekend.
Re: Spider-Man 2 PS5 Dev Asks for Patience As Fans Plead for Footage
@rawzeku I laughed when I read that tweet. ‘How dare you not keep me up to date with the games progress! Do you know who I am? I’m Ronnie 🤬 Pickering!’ 😂
Re: Hogwarts Legacy, PS5's Spellbinding Harry Potter Spin-Off, Massively Exceeded Sales Expectations
@tallythwack it isn’t a black and white issue but the activists are so hostile. You can’t have a serious discussion because the moment you say something they don’t like they want to ruin your life. Even people in the trans community can’t speak out because the activists will turn on them too. It’s no wonder JKR has resorted to trolling them on occasion. JKR just wants the concerns of biological women to be heard and to have a serious conversation. I think the larger trans community want that too if they weren’t afraid to speak up. It’s a sorry state of affairs all round.
Anyway, I’m glad the game has done well and I’m looking forward to the new tv show.
Re: Resident Evil 4's Ada Wong Responds to Social Media Abuse
Not to accuse anyone of anything untoward… but who’s to say this whole thing hasn’t been orchestrated for attention? Some people are so desperate for attention these days and will do anything to be noticed. Juicy Smooyay anyone?
Re: Jack Black Calls for Red Dead Redemption Movie, Story 'Even Better Than The Last of Us'
@bozz I support representation but not in period movies/tv shows. It destroys immersion when every other character is openly lgbt+ or a poc because it wasn’t like that in 1890 sadly. Applying modern acceptance to period entertainment downplays the struggles people faced back then. Some movies/tv shows do this because they want to be controversial or to get a pat on the back for being progressive - that’s what’s annoying.
Re: Jack Black Calls for Red Dead Redemption Movie, Story 'Even Better Than The Last of Us'
If it’s handled correctly and doesn’t pander to the woke crowd, it could be great. It needs to have the same gritty sense of realism as the game or it won’t work.
Re: Fortnite's Neon-Drenched MEGA City Is Full of Anime Crossovers and Grind Rails
@jorel262 there’s been Naruto, Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia and now this Attack On Titan collab. There have been other original anime-style skins in the Battle Passes too I think.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy PS5 Patch 1.05 Has Gameplay, Performance Improvements, Fixes Quest Bugs
They should add a special thanks to JKR in the end credits. I know she wasn’t involved in the making of the game but they are making a lot of money from the world she created. It’s ok to disagree with her views but it feels very hypocritical not to acknowledge her in any way.