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Re: Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Biggest Weakness Is Its Limited Multiplayer, and It's Already Getting Fixed

Northern_munkey

I've played a bit of the campaign and I love the way it works. It's quite tough on normal difficulty but I like the challenge. Super slick and responsive and it's stunning to look at. The stand out feature for me though is the sound. It's sublime through my arctis nova pro's and I'm hard pressed to think of a game that sounds this good. Only gripe I have..that scouse monkey.

Re: Thrustmaster Reveals New $750 PS5 Racing Wheel for Gran Turismo 7

Northern_munkey

@GirlVersusGame no I don't feel that I have to justify it. My posts on this are to make people aware that this is not a new wheel base. It's the same T598 with a new power supply connector and improved USB connecter from what I can see online. This is basically a lower cost bundle comprising of the load cell pedals and hyper car wheel. To buy all 3 separately would cost you an extra £200 so this is a good bundle if you don't own a direct drive wheel already. Our anniversary was a nice day thankyou and it didn't rain and the boys didn't trash the house whilst we were out..

Re: Yet More PS5 Security Concerns as Another High-Profile Account Is Hacked

Northern_munkey

@nomither6 the latter stage of the ps3 once that jailbreak exploit hit was quite the horrible time to be playing online. Call of duty 2 and black ops were awful just to name a couple. Hyperbole? Is that what telling the truth is called now? Maybe my experience was rougher than yours but that's how it was for me and my mates. We all went the way of the pc after that and I'd still be pc gaming if it wasn't for the fact my pc went kaput.

Re: Thrustmaster Reveals New $750 PS5 Racing Wheel for Gran Turismo 7

Northern_munkey

@yume26 thanks pal. I'm good and I'm still tearing it up on dirt rally 2.0 and EA wrc. GT7 exclusively in VR as its the only way. I've been playing a bit of sebastian loeb rally which is more like Richard burns rally on the pc. Its hard-core and you just can't drive the same as you do on dirt rally etc. Requires some self discipline but I like the challenge and change of pace. Add me to psn even if its only for time trial challenges.

Re: Yet More PS5 Security Concerns as Another High-Profile Account Is Hacked

Northern_munkey

@get2sammyb "This may not have been a particularly big deal in the early PS3 days." It was worse. The ps3 was hacked left right and center. Online play was littered with cheaters and scumbags. The psn network was far worse than it is now. Remember when it was offline for god knows how long (I forget exactly how long) due to the worst breach in sonys history. This whilst bad isn't anywhere near the worst of the situation.

Re: Thrustmaster Reveals New $750 PS5 Racing Wheel for Gran Turismo 7

Northern_munkey

Just to clarify things to those who are interested in getting into sim racing or just want to have some fun this is a great mid level offering. If you already own a T598,Fanatec or one of the higher logitech wheels then this is not worth upgrading to. This is obviously aimed at those who want a direct drive wheel and I'll recommend this to those either starting out or have a belt/gear unit.

Re: Thrustmaster Reveals New $750 PS5 Racing Wheel for Gran Turismo 7

Northern_munkey

I own the T598 and I'm super happy with it. For this price it'd better have more power as the T598 already delivers a constant 5nm of force and it can overshoot up to 10nm. To be honest 5nm is more than enough and can really take its toll on your hands after a couple of hours. The engine roar is nothing more than an irritating vibration feature but the gear jolt is brilliant. This would have to offer a significant upgrade other than load cell pedals because I can buy the load cell pedals for under £200.
After a bit of poking around I can tell you all this is just the T598 bundled with the GT wheel and load cell pedals which for the asking price is not bad but it has the exact same power output..exactly the same. All that's different is the name.

Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2026?

Northern_munkey

"If you've got even a slight interest in F1." I watch every F1 race and have done since I was a nipper but these F1 games are tedious as heck. I just don't like them even with my sim rig setup,I just find them so boring. I already own hunt and to be honest it's one of the most unwelcoming and unforgiving online shooters and I regret purchasing it. The EDF games are kind of fun but they are all pretty much the same. Not the best month.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 652

Northern_munkey

@themightyant I love sekiro but I had to admit defeat when I just could not beat that giant ape that flings his newly digested weetabix at you. Elden ring took me the best part of 12 months to platinum and its by far fromsofts greatest game. I hope you enjoy it as much as did. @Titntin I saw you pre ordered galactic racer and I'm thinking about getting it as well. Looks brilliant and I actually enjoyed reading the PS review for once without rolling my eyes upwards. Hoping it gets a VR update but I doubt it will.

Re: Rumour: New Uncharted Game in the Works at Naughty Dog, Nathan Drake Not the Lead Character

Northern_munkey

@cainhurst94 to be honest I can't say I've seen anybody ask for new versions of uncharted,killzone,resistance etc,etc,etc and then complain about them because..well..none have been announced apart from a rumored killzone remake and this one. I get your point though and agree there does seem to be a vocal crowd that embodies said mannerisms. As for the female being the main character? That's a can of worms right there isn't it? Personally seeing as intergalactic is an rpg and supposed to be inclusive then the lack of being able to create your own avatar and being forced into playing as a character you may not want to choose sort of blows that whole diversity equality thing right out of the deathstars exhaust port. I've no issue playing a female character (god knows how many games I've played where the main is indeed female) but rpg's should have that option to create your own protagonist.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 651

Northern_munkey

@DETfaninATL active matter is pretty cool. It reminds me of most games like escape from tarkov etc but with quite a few of its own ideas. It's quite hard core in terms of gunplay (it's no CoD) and it's a bit confusing at first but it's fairly easy to navigate soon. Looks very nice and plays smoothly on my pro. Yeah I think I'm going to sink some time into this one.