Only vampire game I care about and looking forward to is Blood of The Dawnwalker. Thatās had me on fire ever since I learned the devs are ex-CDPR who worked on Witcher 3 and formed their own band.
@DennisReynolds Ahh the cope. Hadnāt even known about the SA cover up until you just mentioned it, so clearly you know more about Ubisoftās scumminess than I do.
Only the truest Ubisoft fanboys that are blind to the truth would come out and even try to defend that Ubisoft donāt make terrible games. First of all I gotta do is type in āWhat happened to Ubisoftā or āUbisoft downfallā on YouTube/Google and Iād rather go through the countless and endless documentaries and articles showcasing and highlighting why Ubisoft has gone down the drain and is nothing but corporate trash - layoffs hitting 155+ employees in the first two weeks of 2026 alone, stock in the toilet, execs suing like this AC boss for $1M constructive dismissal - than listen to one personās opinion in favour of Ubisoft.
Second of all, literally every gameās opinion you just mentioned is subjective, not fact (even though you just presented it as that). Long time day 1 AC player here and I can confirm that AC Shadows is the second or third worst I have ever played. Only great thing were the stunning visuals and weather effects (user score bombed to 5.8 on metacritic). Outlaws Iām not going to comment on as I havenāt played it (user scores mixed/average). Avatar? Really? Try telling that to GTA V or RDR 2 when it comes to ābest open worldā, probably the most absurd thing Iāve heard. And one persons opinion over prince of persia TLC (a game nobody even wanted in the first place) doesnāt supersede the negativity and criticism/issues that have been put forth and highlighted by countless players; especially after Ubisoft struggled to keep their word on the actual remake.
Hey guess what? AC Odyssey is my fav AC game and I truly believe its the best AC game ever - want me to try and present my opinion as fact to the majority of those hating on it? Nah. Thatās your playbook. Ubi haters arenāt āblind internetā , theyāre players burned by endless slop, microtransaction hell, and broken promises. Iāve been playing Ubisoft games since the Rayman days on PS1 and can admit they were my fav publisher/devs at one point due to the heart and soul they would pour into each and every one of their games. Boycottās real for the games AND the SA rot. Remasters/remakes > new Ubisoft trash any day.
To hell with Ubisoft. To think there was actually a time they brought out series like the early AC games, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Splinter Cell.
At this point Iām looking more forward to remasters/remakes rather than new titles. Only thing that will make me give a $**t about Ubisoft today is if they upgrade the Ezio collection to 60fps + HDR, give Watch Dogs 1 and 2 current gen upgrades such as 60fps + HDR (remake would be even better), and Splinter Cell trilogy having a PS5 upgrade (its already on PS3).
If you go onto the official announcement teaser on YouTube that was released 7 years ago, scroll to the comments and click āNew/Recentā , you will see at least 2 individuals that have been posting daily comments as a journal for over 3 years nowā¦ thatās how much this long wait has fried peopleās brains.
How about the Assassins Creed Ezio collection too, along with HDR upgrades, and the same for Watch Dogs 1 and 2? Perhaps even current gen remakes. Would be a perfect time.
@Flaming_Kaiser Two weeks later and your best comeback isā¦ this? Bro, you just proved my point harder than ever.
Yes, AI demand is causing a massive RAM shortage right now, Micron literally quit the consumer market in 2026 to sell everything to AI companies, DDR5 prices are up 100-130% in months, and reports from late 2025 say PS6 and next Xbox launches might get delayed to 2029-2030 exactly because consoles canāt get affordable memory anymore. Thatās not ācheap RAM abundanceā, but its the exact opposite, and itās all because the AI train is eating the supply.
Netherlands grid issues are real , yea, congestion around Amsterdam led to restrictions and delays on new data centers. But thatās local growing pains while the country (and world) races to add renewables, nuclear, and direct high-voltage connections to handle the boom. Grids adapt, just like they did for electrification, internet, and every tech wave before.
Youāre still clutching that 1972 pamphlet, watching the future happen without you. Meanwhile people who adapted are thriving.
Keep coping if you want , the rest of us will be on the ship you missed. š
@Mr_RC Thanks a lot for letting me know all that, I appreciate it. But whenever I do get around to it, whenever that may beā¦ Iāll start off with Yakuza 0 (PS4) first and just go through the Kiwamis, 3,4,5, 6, and the rest in terms of release order. With the platinums I already know theyāre going to be tough as I have seen the trophy guide requirements for each one and theyāre all marked as like 7 out of 10s in terms of difficulty with each requiring 100+ hours or so. I love challenges and donāt mind difficult trophies but thereās most likely no way Iāve got the time and commitment to 100% all of them back to back. However it gives me an opportunity to revisit them in the future and replay them in English DUB (the ones that feature it). But Iām definitely looking forward to them all.
Now, I actually own every single Yakuza and Like a Dragon game on PS4/PS5 (except Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii) physicslly, as Iāve been recently interested in playing them since around 2022, however have just been unable to all because of a MASSIVE gaming backlog. Iāve always wanted to play every title back to back instead of playing other games in between, so Yakuza / Like a Dragon have been something I have been invested in for a long time. Along the way I have wondered whether it would have been best to start with Yakuza 0 (PS4) or play in order of release date, but those around me who have played them all have always recommended me to start at 0 as not only is it the best game but would serve as a great starting point.
There were one or two who swore by not playing 0 first but start starting at Kiwami, stating that I should play 0 after Yakuza 5 as that was the original release date order and that 0 would make more sense since there would be āthrowbacksā in it Iād only understand having completed the other games. Anyways, after having gathering everything in, I had only decided that I would start with Yakuza 0, but then the Directors Cut was announced which I was hyped for as I thought this would a better way for me to experience the game, with the additions of Kiwami 1 + 2 also being upgraded to PS5. However this time around, everyone who had told me the the earlier opinions of playing 0 first now said to play the original PS4 version instead, to leave out the Directors Cut out completely or at least save it till the end, since they feel it doesnāt hold true to the original.
Me personally? I cannot say anything as I havenāt played them, but for those that have I definitely wouldnāt mind reading your thoughts, as I found the whole series of events hilarious. Regardless, I will still look forward to every title, especially the Directors Cut whenever I get around to it, even if it doesnāt hold up when compared to a previous title. Could just give me a great reason to replay it or go for the 100% platinum.
@MFTWrecks Exactly. My comment wasnāt arguing against the use of AI but more of a wake up to those who keep opposing it simply for the sake of it. AI is used in my profession as well as it changing my life for the better. Iāve mentioned this to other users in the comments here if you read them but the quicker folk accept the uses of AI the better, as itās here to stay.
Itās 2025, almost 2026, people want something to be upset about simply because āothers are doing it tooā.
@theheadofabroom At the end of the day, regardless of how much someone want's to fight or push against it, there is absolutely nothing they can do to stop or push it back as it's here to stay. Because of AI, I'm now able to live in multiple locations and have my whole entire next year already mapped out - 3 months in Tokyo, 3 months in Singapore, 3 months in Dubai, and 3 in either Switzerland or Italy, wherever I want to choose. That's not even a flex, it's just showcasing and highlighting what I am able to do because I turned something that can be considered 'negative' into something positive all whilst bringing harm onto absolutely nobody. Of course it's totally wrong when it's genuinely bringing harm upon someone, but it depends on the context and scenario of it too. We can't pitchfork against it in a case where someone's lost their job as a cashier in a large chain grocery store because even in a case like that they have to realize it was inevitable, however how that individual responds to it is what matters. I can say lots, lots more, but one of the guy's I work with currently now was in that very exact same situation, losing his job to AI and almost flipping out over it, which would have been understandable and justifiable. However they decided to take action and keep moving forward, and now they're able to be more free than before. But that doesn't mean I have to stop the other things I enjoy which AI has taken over. Why should I stop drawing? Just because AI can now do it too or even better? No, I still continue to love doing it. Same with anything else. Survival of the fittest.
@theheadofabroom Yup, just like your original comment to me was also removed due to not being in line with this site's ToS. Perhaps you can check your emails which can display the full response, I do not know. My main earlier points were on acceptance of AI taking over the world. As I said to another user, this isn't about agreeing or disagreeing on it's uses - everyone has the right to do that. But there comes a point where you have to realize and accept what's staying and what isn't. Some things are worth fighting for or against such as mass surveillance, or the newly announced mandatory digital ID's. Things like those are in an early stage where there is currently a window frame to get things pushed back or overturned, however uses of AI (in a general or practical sense) isn't. Billions everyday are being invested into it and it's evolving and increasing at an alarmingly rapid rate. Personally I disagree with the use of it in video games but elsewhere there is lots that is being done out of it, more good than harm. We can all sit and cherry pick the negatives; if you look hard enough we can pick at straws at nearly anything. I invested time in lots of different things, tried this and that and guess what? I honestly loved it all, different trades and skills, none of it was any problem because I loved it and enjoyed my time, I had fun and good experiences. Then when A.I. rolled in I could have sat back and constantly just whined, instead I decided to think outside the box and take a different approach. Why? Because I took time to research and take in everything, and thought: Hold on, wait a second. That's all it took. Just like that I was able to change my entire life around.
Only reason I even mention this is to get the point across that what I say isn't a troll or hate on any individual who argues against AI or it's uses - by all means keep doing it, its their life at the end of the day - but there's a difference between people who fully understand it's capabilities and uses as opposed to those who just want to complain for the sake of it.
@TruestoryYep My point is itās ever growing in todayās society at an alarming rate to the point itās going to become acceptable at a point in the future whether you like it or not. The sooner you accept it the better, instead of being blind to it and then going āUhhh buhhh whats happening WHATS HAPPENING HERE!!???ā. This isnāt about agreeing or disagreeing over the use of AI, itās about opening your eyes and seeing whatās coming.
Mark my words, there will come a point in time where the world goes from āWhat on Earth!? You used AI!?? Thatās it! Disqualified!ā to eventually āWait what!? You didnāt use AI!? Thatās it, youāre getting disqualified for not keeping up!ā.
ā In this sense, Leonās sections work to release the tensionā
Having had watched the trailer, I really donāt think any part of Leonās section is going to work to ārelease the tensionā for me personally knowing thereās another mad chainsaw guy waiting around the corner lol. I would have just preferred it if Leon had his own mini section like Chris Redfield did in RE8 Village without having to intertwine.
MANā¦ I am so excited for this one. When I saw the first couple of seconds I instantly started thinking it was Kojimaās Physint as this Don Lee actor is also starring in there. But nevertheless this is truly one I cannot wait for, giving me insta Yakuza vibes.
@Bentleyma Well Leon and Grace are both going to be playable characters but Graceās arc is going to be focused on the survival horror aspect whereas Leonās is going to be more action packed. Thatās what Geoff Keighley confirmed right after the trailer at TGA. Me personally would have just preferred Leon to have a small playable section like Chris Redfield from RE8 Village.
WOOO š„š„ lets goooo šŖ. But on a sidenote, this really is a spoiler for me personally š because Iām the type of guy that loves going into games/movies not knowing what to expect and just letting everything unfold on itās own, seeing how it pans out. Sure a little details are obviously going to get revealed here and there, but something of this magnitude would have sent me spiralling like crazy had I actually came across it in game, sort of like a massive plot twist return arc haha š.
@Chip-Douglas Yea G, me and you understand. Same canāt be said for the rest of them, either due to ignorance or just for the sake of being unhappy or miserable. Now Iām not one to brag, but I could have also been one of these unhappy miserable folks too. Instead, what I decided to do was use AI to my advantage and thankfully Iāve now generated an annual 6 figure salary all due to it. Because of this Iām now able to have my entire year fully mapped and planned out, 3 months in Dubai, then 3 in Tokyo, then 3 in Singapore, then 3 in Geneva although Paris and Rome are options too, anywhere! And how I did this? Is something Iām glad to able to share with you and let you know anytime you like, why? Because when I argue/debate for the use of AI I like to see the best out of others and for them to also jump onto this boat before it sails off, because trust me my friend, you will not want to be left behind when you realise what the future has in store for this world (in terms of how bad times are going to get, we havenāt seen ANYTHING yet). You will want to be on that boat, definitely. If youāre ever up for it feel free to hit me up on PSN.
@Flaming_Kaiser Oh okay, so you just strung together every recycled 2012-era anti-tech talking point and stapled Bitcoin hate on the end like itās still 2017. Whatās mineral shortages got anything to do with it? The same āpeak everythingā panic has been predicted for copper, lithium, rare earths, etc. for 50 years. Every single time we find more, recycle better, or substitute. Tell me youāve never heard of asteroid mining or urban mining without telling me. Solar is now the cheapest energy in history and panels are going on warehouses, parking lots, and deserts nobody lives in. Meanwhile AI is accelerating fusion research (look up Helion, CFS, TAE) that will make your āenergy crisisā look like a 90s dial up complaint. Polar caps melting started decades before ChatGPT existed. Blaming AI for climate change is like blaming your calculator for obesity. āEverything is getting more expensiveāā¦.., my guy, global extreme poverty just hit an all-time low, life expectancy is up, calorie availability is up, and real terms purchasing power for tech is the highest in human history. Youāre literally complaining from the cheapest smartphone ever made while connected to the cheapest data plan ever. LMAO. Bitcoin went from $0.003 to $100k+ and turned thousands of regular people into millionaires while running on hardware that would otherwise sit in landfills. It created an entirely new asset class that lets people in Venezuela, Nigeria, and Argentina escape hyperinflation. Meanwhile youāre here crying about RAM prices. Touch grass. Then you asking about AI putting food on the table, it already is. Farmers use AI for crop optimization, logistics companies cut fuel 30%, coders 10Ć their output, translators work faster, doctors catch cancer earlier. The list is endless and itās only been 2ā3 years. I even mentioned to you my own experience, so what more do you need? Youāre not āseeing the downside of technology.ā Youāre just mad the train left the station and youāre still on the platform clutching your ābut muh mineralsā pamphlet from 1972.
The future isnāt slowing down for people who refuse to learn new tools. Either hop on or keep writing these essays nobody will read in 2030. Before you say the same to me, Iām actually trying to help you out here before its too late for you. One day youāll realise how wrong you were and that you should have caught the ship before it sailed away; that instead of wasting time getting defensive and replying literally to every person here who either supports/advocates AI or doesnāt talk against it, you should have just spent that time making money instead which helps you survive the things that are yet to come. What youāre doing isnāt normal healthy behaviour. If you seriously think that one cannot be a critical thinker without having to whine and cry about everything, then you canāt be helped.
@Flaming_Kaiser RAM prices are already dropping again (DDR5 hit all-time lows last month). The āchip shortageā narrative died in 2023. AI training clusters are moving to next-gen nodes (3 nm, 2 nm) while consumer PCs still run on 10+ nm silicon. Supply chains are separate and the consumer market is swimming in stock. Global electricity demand from data centers (AI + everything else) is 2ā3% today and projected to hit maybe 8% by 2030. Meanwhile renewables + nuclear are coming online faster than any point in human history. The same āstrainā argument was used against air conditioning, refrigeration, and the original internet. We adapted then, weāll adapt now. Training one model once has a carbon footprint, sure. Using that model a billion times afterward costs almost nothing. Compare that to the endless physical shipping, mining, and manufacturing required to make traditional games, movies, and art. AI is the most energy-efficient creative tool ever invented at scale. āIt steals contentā, really? Every artist who ever lived stood on the shoulders of everyone who came before them. Thatās called culture. The internet is public. If you posted it, you already gave implicit permission for the world to learn from it. Cry harder or start watermarking and opt-out like the rest of the pros are doing. An indie studio shut down because they couldnāt compete with people who 100Ćād their productivity overnight. Thatās not a tragedy, thatās creative destruction doing its job. The same thing happened to buggy-whip makers, travel agents, Blockbuster, and every other industry that refused to evolve.
The Luddites lost in the 1800s and theyāre going to lose again in the 2020s. Adapt or become a cautionary tale. Your choice. Majority of people that cry and whine about AI are folk that are already sad, unhappy and miserable in life. I could have been one of those too, except I decided to use AI to my advantage and now generate an annual 6 figure salary. Because of this Iām able to travel every 3 months and already have the year ahead fully planned and mapped out: 3 months in Dubai, then 3 in Tokyo, then 3 in Singapore, and then 3 in Geneva, even though I could have chosen Paris or Rome. Remember, the sooner you accept and embrace it, the better. Survival of the fittest bro.
@Chip-Douglas @JoeNobody Exactly. AI isnāt going anywhere. People whine and b**tch over it like its the end of the world. Donāt get me wrong, Iām against the use of AI in video gaming but if someone truly has a brain they can use AI to make lots of $$$ like I did. The reason a lot of folks are unable to is because they immediately associate AI with the usual slop that folk produce with it, however AI is increasing at an alarmingly rapid rate. I enjoy and love laughing at these kids coping and pretending as if one little unknown budget friendly indie company shutting down is really some kind of āWā against A.I. in the grand scheme of things. The faster you accept and embrace AI the better. (Again, Iām saying in general sense, not in terms of video gaming, which I couldnāt care less for).
@JoeNobody Exactly. AI isnāt going anywhere. People whine and b**tch over it like its the end of the world. Donāt get me wrong, Iām against the use of AI in video gaming but if someone truly has a brain they can use AI to make lots of $$$ like I did. The reason a lot of folks are unable to is because they immediately associate AI with the usual slop that folk produce with it, however AI is increasing at an alarmingly rapid rate. I enjoy and love laughing at these kids coping and pretending as if one little unknown budget friendly indie company shutting down is really some kind of āWā against A.I. in the grand scheme of things. The faster you accept and embrace AI the better. (Again, Iām saying in general sense, not in terms of video gaming, which I couldnāt care less for).
@Veritas7Ax Same here although for me it was during the lockdown era. I hadnāt been gaming in years, finally got back to it and decided to pick up Hitman 1 and 2. Had a total blast alongside Absolution and Blood Money (PS4).
So exciting hearing this, although I would LOVE nothing more than a Blood Money remake (imo the best game of the series) remake. Either way Iām really looking forward to what they have in store for the future.
Iām actually somehow glad that I havenāt played a single Yakuza( or RGS) game up till this point even though Iāve owned every physical copy (Kiwami 1 - Infinite wealth) for the better part of 3 yearsā¦. Thatās just how insane my backlog is, have not had a chance to go through one since Iād like to finish them all back to back. Now at least I get to enjoy what I hear is the best one of them all on its PS5 upgrade version, although I hope these new additional cutscenes arenāt a setbackā¦
I like the sound of it but I got rid of this trash a while ago, nothing could ever make me revisit it. Gotta admit the DBD crossover quest was pretty cool though.
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Re: Today in Weird Sony Patents: AI-Generated Podcasts Hosted by PlayStation Characters
I could listen to a podcast between Joel & Ellie all day! Or Mimir and Kratos whilst Mimir does all the talking and Kratos just mumbles and grunts.
Re: God of War TV Casting Continues with Mimir, Brok, and Sindri Actors
Remember back in the days when everyone thought Dave Bautista would be playing Kratos š
Re: Beyond Good & Evil 2 Director Passes Comment on Ubisoft's Major Reshuffle
Imagine defending Ubisoft and thinking they still make āgood gamesā lol.
Yea, couldn't be me š³
Re: Publisher Admits Bloodlines 2 Bombed, But DLC's Still Coming in 2026
Only vampire game I care about and looking forward to is Blood of The Dawnwalker. Thatās had me on fire ever since I learned the devs are ex-CDPR who worked on Witcher 3 and formed their own band.
Re: GTA 6 Fans Reportedly Attempted Using Drones, Fake IDs to Get a Glimpse at Rockstar's Game
Only a matter of time before someone manages to successfully infiltrate the building Splinter Cell style and captures leaks.
Re: The Future of Tekken 8 Teased as World Tour Finals Get Underway
Man I just wish theyād bring Akuma back and give me a reason to play this game
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@DennisReynolds Ahh the cope. Hadnāt even known about the SA cover up until you just mentioned it, so clearly you know more about Ubisoftās scumminess than I do.
Only the truest Ubisoft fanboys that are blind to the truth would come out and even try to defend that Ubisoft donāt make terrible games. First of all I gotta do is type in āWhat happened to Ubisoftā or āUbisoft downfallā on YouTube/Google and Iād rather go through the countless and endless documentaries and articles showcasing and highlighting why Ubisoft has gone down the drain and is nothing but corporate trash - layoffs hitting 155+ employees in the first two weeks of 2026 alone, stock in the toilet, execs suing like this AC boss for $1M constructive dismissal - than listen to one personās opinion in favour of Ubisoft.
Second of all, literally every gameās opinion you just mentioned is subjective, not fact (even though you just presented it as that). Long time day 1 AC player here and I can confirm that AC Shadows is the second or third worst I have ever played. Only great thing were the stunning visuals and weather effects (user score bombed to 5.8 on metacritic). Outlaws Iām not going to comment on as I havenāt played it (user scores mixed/average). Avatar? Really? Try telling that to GTA V or RDR 2 when it comes to ābest open worldā, probably the most absurd thing Iāve heard. And one persons opinion over prince of persia TLC (a game nobody even wanted in the first place) doesnāt supersede the negativity and criticism/issues that have been put forth and highlighted by countless players; especially after Ubisoft struggled to keep their word on the actual remake.
Hey guess what? AC Odyssey is my fav AC game and I truly believe its the best AC game ever - want me to try and present my opinion as fact to the majority of those hating on it? Nah. Thatās your playbook. Ubi haters arenāt āblind internetā , theyāre players burned by endless slop, microtransaction hell, and broken promises. Iāve been playing Ubisoft games since the Rayman days on PS1 and can admit they were my fav publisher/devs at one point due to the heart and soul they would pour into each and every one of their games. Boycottās real for the games AND the SA rot. Remasters/remakes > new Ubisoft trash any day.
Re: 'Respect the Original, But Don't Rely on It': Yakuza Kiwami 3 Director on Remaking a 'Rough' Game
Should I be glad I saved it in my backlog for like 3+ years now
Re: Ex-Assassin's Creed Boss Puts a Hidden Blade to Ubisoft in $1 Million Lawsuit
To hell with Ubisoft. To think there was actually a time they brought out series like the early AC games, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Splinter Cell.
At this point Iām looking more forward to remasters/remakes rather than new titles. Only thing that will make me give a $**t about Ubisoft today is if they upgrade the Ezio collection to 60fps + HDR, give Watch Dogs 1 and 2 current gen upgrades such as 60fps + HDR (remake would be even better), and Splinter Cell trilogy having a PS5 upgrade (its already on PS3).
Re: It's Not Just Fans Who Are Fed Up with Waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6
If you go onto the official announcement teaser on YouTube that was released 7 years ago, scroll to the comments and click āNew/Recentā , you will see at least 2 individuals that have been posting daily comments as a journal for over 3 years nowā¦ thatās how much this long wait has fried peopleās brains.
Sad lol.
Re: Ubisoft All-Timer Far Cry 3 Is Getting a 60fps Update on PS5, with More to Follow
How about the Assassins Creed Ezio collection too, along with HDR upgrades, and the same for Watch Dogs 1 and 2? Perhaps even current gen remakes. Would be a perfect time.
Re: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake's Big Website Leak Appears to Be Fake
Ahh Ubisoft, Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia, Assassins Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs. What a time eh?
Re: AI Accusations Killed a PS5, PS4 Game in Two Days, and the Studio Behind It Is Shutting Down
@Flaming_Kaiser Two weeks later and your best comeback isā¦ this? Bro, you just proved my point harder than ever.
Yes, AI demand is causing a massive RAM shortage right now, Micron literally quit the consumer market in 2026 to sell everything to AI companies, DDR5 prices are up 100-130% in months, and reports from late 2025 say PS6 and next Xbox launches might get delayed to 2029-2030 exactly because consoles canāt get affordable memory anymore. Thatās not ācheap RAM abundanceā, but its the exact opposite, and itās all because the AI train is eating the supply.
Netherlands grid issues are real , yea, congestion around Amsterdam led to restrictions and delays on new data centers. But thatās local growing pains while the country (and world) races to add renewables, nuclear, and direct high-voltage connections to handle the boom. Grids adapt, just like they did for electrification, internet, and every tech wave before.
Youāre still clutching that 1972 pamphlet, watching the future happen without you. Meanwhile people who adapted are thriving.
Keep coping if you want , the rest of us will be on the ship you missed. š
Re: Mini Review: Yakuza 0 Director's Cut (PS5) - A Questionable Cash Grab of a Classic
@Mr_RC Thanks a lot for letting me know all that, I appreciate it. But whenever I do get around to it, whenever that may beā¦ Iāll start off with Yakuza 0 (PS4) first and just go through the Kiwamis, 3,4,5, 6, and the rest in terms of release order. With the platinums I already know theyāre going to be tough as I have seen the trophy guide requirements for each one and theyāre all marked as like 7 out of 10s in terms of difficulty with each requiring 100+ hours or so. I love challenges and donāt mind difficult trophies but thereās most likely no way Iāve got the time and commitment to 100% all of them back to back. However it gives me an opportunity to revisit them in the future and replay them in English DUB (the ones that feature it). But Iām definitely looking forward to them all.
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Now, I actually own every single Yakuza and Like a Dragon game on PS4/PS5 (except Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii) physicslly, as Iāve been recently interested in playing them since around 2022, however have just been unable to all because of a MASSIVE gaming backlog. Iāve always wanted to play every title back to back instead of playing other games in between, so Yakuza / Like a Dragon have been something I have been invested in for a long time. Along the way I have wondered whether it would have been best to start with Yakuza 0 (PS4) or play in order of release date, but those around me who have played them all have always recommended me to start at 0 as not only is it the best game but would serve as a great starting point.
There were one or two who swore by not playing 0 first but start starting at Kiwami, stating that I should play 0 after Yakuza 5 as that was the original release date order and that 0 would make more sense since there would be āthrowbacksā in it Iād only understand having completed the other games. Anyways, after having gathering everything in, I had only decided that I would start with Yakuza 0, but then the Directors Cut was announced which I was hyped for as I thought this would a better way for me to experience the game, with the additions of Kiwami 1 + 2 also being upgraded to PS5. However this time around, everyone who had told me the the earlier opinions of playing 0 first now said to play the original PS4 version instead, to leave out the Directors Cut out completely or at least save it till the end, since they feel it doesnāt hold true to the original.
Me personally? I cannot say anything as I havenāt played them, but for those that have I definitely wouldnāt mind reading your thoughts, as I found the whole series of events hilarious. Regardless, I will still look forward to every title, especially the Directors Cut whenever I get around to it, even if it doesnāt hold up when compared to a previous title. Could just give me a great reason to replay it or go for the 100% platinum.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
@MFTWrecks Exactly. My comment wasnāt arguing against the use of AI but more of a wake up to those who keep opposing it simply for the sake of it. AI is used in my profession as well as it changing my life for the better. Iāve mentioned this to other users in the comments here if you read them but the quicker folk accept the uses of AI the better, as itās here to stay.
Itās 2025, almost 2026, people want something to be upset about simply because āothers are doing it tooā.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
@theheadofabroom At the end of the day, regardless of how much someone want's to fight or push against it, there is absolutely nothing they can do to stop or push it back as it's here to stay. Because of AI, I'm now able to live in multiple locations and have my whole entire next year already mapped out - 3 months in Tokyo, 3 months in Singapore, 3 months in Dubai, and 3 in either Switzerland or Italy, wherever I want to choose. That's not even a flex, it's just showcasing and highlighting what I am able to do because I turned something that can be considered 'negative' into something positive all whilst bringing harm onto absolutely nobody. Of course it's totally wrong when it's genuinely bringing harm upon someone, but it depends on the context and scenario of it too. We can't pitchfork against it in a case where someone's lost their job as a cashier in a large chain grocery store because even in a case like that they have to realize it was inevitable, however how that individual responds to it is what matters. I can say lots, lots more, but one of the guy's I work with currently now was in that very exact same situation, losing his job to AI and almost flipping out over it, which would have been understandable and justifiable. However they decided to take action and keep moving forward, and now they're able to be more free than before. But that doesn't mean I have to stop the other things I enjoy which AI has taken over. Why should I stop drawing? Just because AI can now do it too or even better? No, I still continue to love doing it. Same with anything else. Survival of the fittest.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
@theheadofabroom Yup, just like your original comment to me was also removed due to not being in line with this site's ToS. Perhaps you can check your emails which can display the full response, I do not know. My main earlier points were on acceptance of AI taking over the world. As I said to another user, this isn't about agreeing or disagreeing on it's uses - everyone has the right to do that. But there comes a point where you have to realize and accept what's staying and what isn't. Some things are worth fighting for or against such as mass surveillance, or the newly announced mandatory digital ID's. Things like those are in an early stage where there is currently a window frame to get things pushed back or overturned, however uses of AI (in a general or practical sense) isn't. Billions everyday are being invested into it and it's evolving and increasing at an alarmingly rapid rate. Personally I disagree with the use of it in video games but elsewhere there is lots that is being done out of it, more good than harm. We can all sit and cherry pick the negatives; if you look hard enough we can pick at straws at nearly anything. I invested time in lots of different things, tried this and that and guess what? I honestly loved it all, different trades and skills, none of it was any problem because I loved it and enjoyed my time, I had fun and good experiences. Then when A.I. rolled in I could have sat back and constantly just whined, instead I decided to think outside the box and take a different approach. Why? Because I took time to research and take in everything, and thought: Hold on, wait a second. That's all it took. Just like that I was able to change my entire life around.
Only reason I even mention this is to get the point across that what I say isn't a troll or hate on any individual who argues against AI or it's uses - by all means keep doing it, its their life at the end of the day - but there's a difference between people who fully understand it's capabilities and uses as opposed to those who just want to complain for the sake of it.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
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Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
@TruestoryYep My point is itās ever growing in todayās society at an alarming rate to the point itās going to become acceptable at a point in the future whether you like it or not. The sooner you accept it the better, instead of being blind to it and then going āUhhh buhhh whats happening WHATS HAPPENING HERE!!???ā. This isnāt about agreeing or disagreeing over the use of AI, itās about opening your eyes and seeing whatās coming.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
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Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
Mark my words, there will come a point in time where the world goes from āWhat on Earth!? You used AI!?? Thatās it! Disqualified!ā to eventually āWait what!? You didnāt use AI!? Thatās it, youāre getting disqualified for not keeping up!ā.
Re: 'Grace Is the Biggest Scaredy-Cat in Resident Evil History': Capcom Details How Leon's Gameplay Will Differ in Requiem
ā In this sense, Leonās sections work to release the tensionā
Having had watched the trailer, I really donāt think any part of Leonās section is going to work to ārelease the tensionā for me personally knowing thereās another mad chainsaw guy waiting around the corner lol. I would have just preferred it if Leon had his own mini section like Chris Redfield did in RE8 Village without having to intertwine.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2025?
I was waiting for some big crazy reveal but meh. Regardless, was definitely my favourite TGA to watch.
Re: Open World RPG Shooter No Law Announced for PS5
I had Cyberpunk vibes, liking it
Re: Control Resonant from Remedy Revealed, Out in 2026 for PS5
I immediately called it within the first seconds, that its going to be a Control game.
Re: Ex-Yakuza Director Reveals Gang of Dragon, Which Is Basically a New AAA Yakuza Game
MANā¦ I am so excited for this one. When I saw the first couple of seconds I instantly started thinking it was Kojimaās Physint as this Don Lee actor is also starring in there. But nevertheless this is truly one I cannot wait for, giving me insta Yakuza vibes.
Re: Leon Kennedy Really Is in Resident Evil Requiem, New Trailer Confirms
@Bentleyma Well Leon and Grace are both going to be playable characters but Graceās arc is going to be focused on the survival horror aspect whereas Leonās is going to be more action packed. Thatās what Geoff Keighley confirmed right after the trailer at TGA. Me personally would have just preferred Leon to have a small playable section like Chris Redfield from RE8 Village.
Re: Leon Kennedy Really Is in Resident Evil Requiem, New Trailer Confirms
WOOO š„š„ lets goooo šŖ. But on a sidenote, this really is a spoiler for me personally š because Iām the type of guy that loves going into games/movies not knowing what to expect and just letting everything unfold on itās own, seeing how it pans out. Sure a little details are obviously going to get revealed here and there, but something of this magnitude would have sent me spiralling like crazy had I actually came across it in game, sort of like a massive plot twist return arc haha š.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Announces New Divinity RPG, Its 'Biggest Game Ever'
WOO LETS GOOO š„š„. So glad they didnāt hold back in the trailer and totally went for it.
Re: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Announced, from Mass Effect Director
WOOO LETS GOO š„š„
Re: AI Accusations Killed a PS5, PS4 Game in Two Days, and the Studio Behind It Is Shutting Down
@Chip-Douglas Yea G, me and you understand. Same canāt be said for the rest of them, either due to ignorance or just for the sake of being unhappy or miserable. Now Iām not one to brag, but I could have also been one of these unhappy miserable folks too. Instead, what I decided to do was use AI to my advantage and thankfully Iāve now generated an annual 6 figure salary all due to it. Because of this Iām now able to have my entire year fully mapped and planned out, 3 months in Dubai, then 3 in Tokyo, then 3 in Singapore, then 3 in Geneva although Paris and Rome are options too, anywhere! And how I did this? Is something Iām glad to able to share with you and let you know anytime you like, why? Because when I argue/debate for the use of AI I like to see the best out of others and for them to also jump onto this boat before it sails off, because trust me my friend, you will not want to be left behind when you realise what the future has in store for this world (in terms of how bad times are going to get, we havenāt seen ANYTHING yet). You will want to be on that boat, definitely. If youāre ever up for it feel free to hit me up on PSN.
Re: AI Accusations Killed a PS5, PS4 Game in Two Days, and the Studio Behind It Is Shutting Down
@Flaming_Kaiser Oh okay, so you just strung together every recycled 2012-era anti-tech talking point and stapled Bitcoin hate on the end like itās still 2017. Whatās mineral shortages got anything to do with it? The same āpeak everythingā panic has been predicted for copper, lithium, rare earths, etc. for 50 years. Every single time we find more, recycle better, or substitute. Tell me youāve never heard of asteroid mining or urban mining without telling me. Solar is now the cheapest energy in history and panels are going on warehouses, parking lots, and deserts nobody lives in. Meanwhile AI is accelerating fusion research (look up Helion, CFS, TAE) that will make your āenergy crisisā look like a 90s dial up complaint. Polar caps melting started decades before ChatGPT existed. Blaming AI for climate change is like blaming your calculator for obesity. āEverything is getting more expensiveāā¦.., my guy, global extreme poverty just hit an all-time low, life expectancy is up, calorie availability is up, and real terms purchasing power for tech is the highest in human history. Youāre literally complaining from the cheapest smartphone ever made while connected to the cheapest data plan ever. LMAO. Bitcoin went from $0.003 to $100k+ and turned thousands of regular people into millionaires while running on hardware that would otherwise sit in landfills. It created an entirely new asset class that lets people in Venezuela, Nigeria, and Argentina escape hyperinflation. Meanwhile youāre here crying about RAM prices. Touch grass. Then you asking about AI putting food on the table, it already is. Farmers use AI for crop optimization, logistics companies cut fuel 30%, coders 10Ć their output, translators work faster, doctors catch cancer earlier. The list is endless and itās only been 2ā3 years. I even mentioned to you my own experience, so what more do you need? Youāre not āseeing the downside of technology.ā Youāre just mad the train left the station and youāre still on the platform clutching your ābut muh mineralsā pamphlet from 1972.
The future isnāt slowing down for people who refuse to learn new tools. Either hop on or keep writing these essays nobody will read in 2030. Before you say the same to me, Iām actually trying to help you out here before its too late for you. One day youāll realise how wrong you were and that you should have caught the ship before it sailed away; that instead of wasting time getting defensive and replying literally to every person here who either supports/advocates AI or doesnāt talk against it, you should have just spent that time making money instead which helps you survive the things that are yet to come. What youāre doing isnāt normal healthy behaviour. If you seriously think that one cannot be a critical thinker without having to whine and cry about everything, then you canāt be helped.
Choose one.
Re: AI Accusations Killed a PS5, PS4 Game in Two Days, and the Studio Behind It Is Shutting Down
@Flaming_Kaiser RAM prices are already dropping again (DDR5 hit all-time lows last month). The āchip shortageā narrative died in 2023. AI training clusters are moving to next-gen nodes (3 nm, 2 nm) while consumer PCs still run on 10+ nm silicon. Supply chains are separate and the consumer market is swimming in stock. Global electricity demand from data centers (AI + everything else) is 2ā3% today and projected to hit maybe 8% by 2030. Meanwhile renewables + nuclear are coming online faster than any point in human history. The same āstrainā argument was used against air conditioning, refrigeration, and the original internet. We adapted then, weāll adapt now. Training one model once has a carbon footprint, sure. Using that model a billion times afterward costs almost nothing. Compare that to the endless physical shipping, mining, and manufacturing required to make traditional games, movies, and art. AI is the most energy-efficient creative tool ever invented at scale. āIt steals contentā, really? Every artist who ever lived stood on the shoulders of everyone who came before them. Thatās called culture. The internet is public. If you posted it, you already gave implicit permission for the world to learn from it. Cry harder or start watermarking and opt-out like the rest of the pros are doing. An indie studio shut down because they couldnāt compete with people who 100Ćād their productivity overnight. Thatās not a tragedy, thatās creative destruction doing its job. The same thing happened to buggy-whip makers, travel agents, Blockbuster, and every other industry that refused to evolve.
The Luddites lost in the 1800s and theyāre going to lose again in the 2020s. Adapt or become a cautionary tale. Your choice. Majority of people that cry and whine about AI are folk that are already sad, unhappy and miserable in life. I could have been one of those too, except I decided to use AI to my advantage and now generate an annual 6 figure salary. Because of this Iām able to travel every 3 months and already have the year ahead fully planned and mapped out: 3 months in Dubai, then 3 in Tokyo, then 3 in Singapore, and then 3 in Geneva, even though I could have chosen Paris or Rome. Remember, the sooner you accept and embrace it, the better. Survival of the fittest bro.
Re: AI Accusations Killed a PS5, PS4 Game in Two Days, and the Studio Behind It Is Shutting Down
@Chip-Douglas @JoeNobody Exactly. AI isnāt going anywhere. People whine and b**tch over it like its the end of the world. Donāt get me wrong, Iām against the use of AI in video gaming but if someone truly has a brain they can use AI to make lots of $$$ like I did. The reason a lot of folks are unable to is because they immediately associate AI with the usual slop that folk produce with it, however AI is increasing at an alarmingly rapid rate. I enjoy and love laughing at these kids coping and pretending as if one little unknown budget friendly indie company shutting down is really some kind of āWā against A.I. in the grand scheme of things. The faster you accept and embrace AI the better. (Again, Iām saying in general sense, not in terms of video gaming, which I couldnāt care less for).
Re: AI Accusations Killed a PS5, PS4 Game in Two Days, and the Studio Behind It Is Shutting Down
@JoeNobody Exactly. AI isnāt going anywhere. People whine and b**tch over it like its the end of the world. Donāt get me wrong, Iām against the use of AI in video gaming but if someone truly has a brain they can use AI to make lots of $$$ like I did. The reason a lot of folks are unable to is because they immediately associate AI with the usual slop that folk produce with it, however AI is increasing at an alarmingly rapid rate. I enjoy and love laughing at these kids coping and pretending as if one little unknown budget friendly indie company shutting down is really some kind of āWā against A.I. in the grand scheme of things. The faster you accept and embrace AI the better. (Again, Iām saying in general sense, not in terms of video gaming, which I couldnāt care less for).
Re: Good Work, 47: IO Interactive Confirms the Hitman Series Will Continue
@Veritas7Ax Same here although for me it was during the lockdown era. I hadnāt been gaming in years, finally got back to it and decided to pick up Hitman 1 and 2. Had a total blast alongside Absolution and Blood Money (PS4).
Re: Good Work, 47: IO Interactive Confirms the Hitman Series Will Continue
So exciting hearing this, although I would LOVE nothing more than a Blood Money remake (imo the best game of the series) remake. Either way Iām really looking forward to what they have in store for the future.
Re: PSA: The Original Yakuza 0 Will Be Delisted Forever When Director's Cut Drops on PS5
Iām actually somehow glad that I havenāt played a single Yakuza( or RGS) game up till this point even though Iāve owned every physical copy (Kiwami 1 - Infinite wealth) for the better part of 3 yearsā¦. Thatās just how insane my backlog is, have not had a chance to go through one since Iād like to finish them all back to back. Now at least I get to enjoy what I hear is the best one of them all on its PS5 upgrade version, although I hope these new additional cutscenes arenāt a setbackā¦
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Confirms Free Attack on Titan Crossover Quest for a Limited Time
I like the sound of it but I got rid of this trash a while ago, nothing could ever make me revisit it. Gotta admit the DBD crossover quest was pretty cool though.