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The game is really nice and it has bonus value in its storytelling if you are attached to the series. I hope they don’t give into the stupid backlash it got from internet Joe

@Deadlyblack there is definitely something in what you are saying but I also think that on top of that:

• the average pc isn't built around these tech-intense kind of single player gaming experiences and the games will run kind of meh compared to the console experience, so less "wow factor". Yes, elite hardcore pc gaming bla bla but ...let's be real.
• games were not released day and date, missing that "new hot thing" factor.
• pricing and rampant piracy - Xbox games are successful on PS because PS players are actually used to buy games.

I was raised on consoles and I was definitely considering moving to PC only next gen, since they were publishing everything on it after a year or two...I guess this decision makes sense.

Ah, Starfield...I did find it dreadfully slugghish and clunky but also very Bethesda-ish in good ways. Would recommend only to true Bethesda lovers.

I too feel we need a single player version of this thing - it’s drippin’!

Cannot wait. Returnal was sooo my jam. Did EVERYTHING in it

@graymamba Totally, I expect them to be pissed when their first multiple at launch FF in years will sell around 5 millions.

I see some JSR influence in this!

Somebody please put this man out of his misery! Give him a hobby that is not hating GOW projects.

They definitely benefited of Sony's publishing and I think it's a good fit for PS's portfolio but hey, good for them! As long as we can play a great sequel, I am on board

Ah, I kinda need an excuse to replay this masterpiece once again on PS5

It makes total sense, tbh. Push the multiplayer stuff and don’t dilute the console appeal with ports. I’ve read a lot of commenters wishing for this style of approach.

To be honest this is a very fitting description of Xbox strategy in the last two generations.

Heh, looking forward to it but I have to play Saros at that time

Evangelion had such a meaningful impact on Japanese pop culture and animation that I wouldn’t want to touch it with velvet gloves … kudos for braveness to Yoko Taro and the rest of the team

@Propaperpusher I am interested in talking about videogames. The fact that this, a well made single player game, is somehow worse than Link’s crossbow training, a glorified mini-game, is just factually wrong. Even a child with zero knowledge about the videogame industry could tell you that more care, time and resources went into this project. So please don’t engage in conversation with me just because you are obsessed by a company and/or want to bash another especially when you have clearly no idea of what you are talking about.

I main Mai so I guess it’s a no buy for me

@OldGamer999
This is a cool side project - if anything, Sony should do more of these. If there is a place for Link’s crossbow training and Mario Paint, I am sure we can see there is no harm in these lesser titles.

Looks kind of cool imho, if a bit anonymous.

Square releasing this kind of side-project titles anywhere has significantly reduced my need for a Nintendo console.

I swear I don’t understand some of the commenters…you may not like the style but nothing about this is “abhorrent” or “atrocious”. Personally I think the art style is very cool!
People called Wind Waker ugly at the time anyway, so I guess I should not be surprised.

I managed to get 3 of my friends very engaged with the game and we have nice play sessions - the game is really well made and supported but still in the shadow of the inferior MK World.

Love, love Okami - easily one of my favorite games ever. I am thrilled it is getting a sequel and would love to conjure up the time to celebrate the 20th anniversary with a replay of the PS4 remaster.

Oh wow, childhood deep cut

It makes a lot of sense and we’re all glad. So reveal at the rumored state of play in February?

It looks really good but for these games it’s all about the gameplay

Cue memories of super happy Dreamcast days.

Yay! We need Rayman back

Final Fantasy VII: Return makes a lot sense, given they used Reunion for Crisis Core

I have the game and the physical guidebook - I recommend the book to everyone, it’s easily one of the best game guides I ever got, and I have been playing RPGs for a little while 👵🏻

I hate the practice but I do feel Metaphor would greatly benefit from an enhanced version - fingers crossed we will get an expansion of some sorts

For all the fuss that was made about it, it has one of the best battle systems of the series, if not the best, and an awesome battle theme. A lot of elements from 13 are present in the FF7 remake project but I’d still be up for it on PS5.

Alex is cool! But I am waiting for my girl Ingrid.

@dskatter ;_; thanks for the heads-up

Yay! Actually looking forward to this the first crossover cup will be completed.

My time with this game might have finally come.

Wow, so this is really happening! It could hit us around the time the Ps6 comes out.

I also hope we get OD on PlayStation too. As Microsoft is now publishing anywhere and Kojima’s fanbase is strong on PS, it would be strange if we don’t get a PS version, though.

It’s really strikingly similar on a visual level. E33 has taken a lot of “inspiration” but at least it shuffled things around a bit

@ShogunRok Oh, it definitely has to be. And brace yourself for the shocker—the runner-up is the same 😉 Something about delivering cargo with the game OST or a podcast on just hits a perfect state of mind.

@rockodoodle I am so sad Sonic didn’t take the award thing but it’s doing good. I get what you are saying, I just think Crossworlds is an all around better kart game overall, but esthetics and vibe do a lot for me in games so... Enjoy the Nights event

Oh wow didn’t see DS2 coming on Rob’s list, it’s also my GOTY. Trails is also amazing!

Redeemed! They look so pretty

@Weez How is it not different, though ? You are bringing generative ai into a creative process that did not rely on it. Would you say that spinning ideas for a movie script “by combing and transforming existing ideas, repeatedly refining them to fit the vision” would not different with AI thrown in the mix? Those ideas come from the real world and fiction - films, books, and yes, other artists work, yes, but they are processed in meaningful, surprising and unpredictable ways by human thought and creativity. I am fully onboard to let AI do menial tasks nobody really wishes to be doing but concept art or writing are entirely another area.

I can’t stand any kind of bashing bandwagon but I have to say that the “use of AI to develop concept art” does not sound any good. It could be very different but leads one to imagine concept artists riffing on or giving their own spin to images churned out by generative AI.

Yes, I do remember 18 months ago they were telling us it would be just 4 games: they clearly don’t know what they are doing and, particularly for such an enormous company, it’s wild.

I am glad I could theoretically play some of their most hyped games on PS but I still haven’t bought a single one due to crazy release schedules

@4fold genuinely gave me headache and nausea before I got the Pro.

@ShogunRok I mean when you have to play part one in order to enjoy part two, it could only sell less than the first one no matter how good it is. And third will sell less than second

As a testament that even if I like my games pretty I will play a solid ps3 looking title with bad antialiasing that somehow needs a PS5pro to maintain a stable frame rate, my most played game is…

1.METAPHOR:RE FANTAZIO - 210 hours
2. STREET FIGHTER 6 - 180 hours
3. SONIC CROSSWORLDS RACING - 94 hours
4. STELLAR BLADE - 30 hours
5. CLAIRE OBSCUR - 28 hours

@SeaDaVie @Mattock1987 yeah I think this is in fact project Returnal 2 but they thought better to reintroduce the game to a possibly wider audience by not making it sound like a sequel to a relatively niche game.

Looks very solid tbh.
There are way too many good JRPG lately! In terms of games originally released on Switch I wonder if (when?) Bravely 1/2 is also coming to other consoles as it seems SE is bent on publishing everything everywhere. I have yet to play the 2nd one but enjoyed the 2 3DS games.

Overhyped Expedition 33 will win several prizes. Trails in the Sky is not even nominated and is an overall better game😩 RPG fandom is weird.

I also wish Bayonetta’s 15th anniversary resulted in something more than merchandising, so finger crossed for any kind of announcement

PSRR is already doing a great number on a lot of games, I wonder if they can NOTICEABLY push it even further.

About stick drift: I got it only twice in my long career as a gamer - once with The Switch joycons and once with the Dualsense on PS5. Had them replaced for free both times.

Edit: my GameCube has some but I guess I can not complain about it - there is an insane amount of playtime and years there.