@LikelySatan Metal Arms is one of my all time favorite games, it’s such an underrated gem. Where are you playing it? I still have my Xbox copy but it’s not backwards compatible and I don’t have an original Xbox any more.
I’ve finally gotten around to Silent Hill 2 Remake, so I’m a couple of hours in on that. I’m also continuing my love of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, the best modern day SNES game there is!
I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the plan the entire time. “Announce it at $80, if there’s no backlash, great go with it, but if there is drop it to $70 and we’ll look like we are pro consumer.”
I’m still slowly making my way through Death Stranding Director’s Cut, I’m 20+ hours in and only on chapter 3. I’ve also started up Kingdom Hearts 1 again for the first time in a VERY long time.
I played the demo on Steam Deck last night, I’m sooooo hyped for this game. As far as the difficulty goes, I didn’t find it too difficult, but I only played the training and first level all the way through, and a bit of the second level, then shut it off. There’s some fairly generous check points, several secrets to find in the levels, and you can go back and replay levels. I didn’t check to see if there were difficulty settings or not. The game plays really well, if you have Steam I highly recommend checking out the demo.
I’ve been taking my time with Death Stranding Director’s Cut. It’s such a fantastic game, but I never finished it. I won’t be getting 2 anytime soon because I’m not the type to play games back to back like that because I’ll burn out, but at least I’ll be ready when I want to.
@TerranIV I haven’t played DS2 yet, but considering how deeply lore heavy the first game is I’d assume yes. It’s definitely worth a play through and I don’t love Kojima nearly as much as most people, in fact, I thought it was going to be terrible, but I gave it a shot anyways and was so wrong.
I’m on a Disney vacation with the family but I’ve been squeezing in a bit of Undertale when we are back at the hotel letting everyone rest. I also started Shadow Warrior on which is the perfect amount of stupid and fun.
I played a bit of Tainted Grail on Steam Deck yesterday. If I have any other game time it’ll either be Nightreign or I might finally start RE7. I’ve never been on the RE hype train, but Requiem looked great and made me want to play the newer ones.
@Kierant202 I completely agree with you. I don’t need to see the massive AAA games, we’ve seen so many of those to a point of over saturation. I want to see new games and smaller projects. The Lego It Takes Two style game looked fantastic and charming. I didn’t play Atomic Heart but the new one intrigued me. The Metroidvania they showed looked really fun and I love the genre, so more is always good. I’m not as into RE as most people but that looked great. Onimusha stole the show for me, that looked so damn good! Not everything there was for me, but I thought it was all around really good.
Apparently, I’m the minority this time, but I really enjoyed this one. There were far more games that interested me than usual. Plus, a zombie baby got punted across the room, that automatically made it a 10/10, for me.
@PlatinumMikey admittedly, I have no qualms with it, I’m going by what everyone else has been saying. It was never a game for me as I’m mostly a solo gamer. I hope it delivers for you! I still stand by the fact that Destiny has some of the best shooting in gaming, I hope Bungie hasn’t lost that.
I’m currently lying in bed with a stomach bug that my sister so graciously passed on to my daughter and me, so I slept through it. I didn’t vote but doing a quick glance there wasn’t too much for me there… other than getting a few answers right on Sacred Bets!
@SirSephy as a primarily solo player, I don’t recommend it solo. Granted, I haven’t played it solo since before the update that is supposed to help solo players, but I kept getting wrecked by the final Day One boss. Admittedly, I’m not the best player in the genre, but I have played quite a few Soulsborne games. I have had more fun with randoms than I have solo, sure even that is hit or miss, but when you click with a good group it’s a ton of fun. And that’s coming from someone who plays MMOs as solo player games. 😂
@HRdepartment I know Sekiro was originally intended to be a Tenchu game, I would love to see the alternate reality where it releases as one. Sekiro is easily my favorite Soulsborne game and my favorite sword based combat in a game, I would love to see it set in the more grounded parts of Sekiro with the option for more stealth.
It’s a solid game. I had no interest in it, but pre ordered it the day before it released on a whim. I’m primarily a solo player, but I’m really enjoying it. Once I broke the muscle memory of Elden Ring and I embraced playing with randoms, it’s the most fun I’ve had playing multiplayer in quite a long time. It’s definitely not going to be for everyone. I don’t even know how long I’ll stick with it, but given the fact that the longest a match can run is 45 minutes, it’s great as an in between game or game when you don’t have a ton of time to play.
I ended up going against myself and grabbing Elden Ring Nightreign. I’m almost strictly a solo gamer, so this isn’t normally a game I’d play, but after several hours with it last night, it was a ton of fun. Solo was brutally hard, some of the randoms I played with weren’t great, but others were great to play with and we made it pretty far together. Overall, I’ve had a great time with it.
I wasn’t going to buy this because I’m a mostly solo player but I’m between games and the price was right, so I said, “Why not?” I don’t know if I’ll love it or hate it, but I figured I’d come out of my comfort zone and give it a shot.
@VeldinX that’s what I figured, thanks for the reply! My wife and I played through Myst together years ago, but never got to play Riven, so I’d like to be able to do that with her without upgrading what tier I have.
Does anyone know of Riven will be available to purchase? I haven’t found anything online about it. I know most classics are available to purchase when they’re on PS+, but I believe a small handful haven’t been.
@amatmulisha @Batesy125s I couldn’t agree more. The original is one of the most atmospheric and unique games I’ve ever played. I love the entire series, but I adore how they pulled the first game and Infinite together through the Burial at Sea DLC.
I’m only a couple of hours in, but I’m enjoying it so far. The first one was my most played game on 3DS, I absolutely loved it. This seems like more of the same but also a step forward.
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Re: Action RPG Lords of the Fallen 2 Reveal Confirmed for Next Week
@aethermath I love it
Re: Action RPG Lords of the Fallen 2 Reveal Confirmed for Next Week
Lords of the Fallen 2: Fallen for the Third Time
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 593
@LikelySatan Metal Arms is one of my all time favorite games, it’s such an underrated gem. Where are you playing it? I still have my Xbox copy but it’s not backwards compatible and I don’t have an original Xbox any more.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 593
I’ve finally gotten around to Silent Hill 2 Remake, so I’m a couple of hours in on that. I’m also continuing my love of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, the best modern day SNES game there is!
Re: Terminator 2D Is a Dream Come True for Retro Gamers on PS5, PS4
@arsmolinarc such an underrated gem of that generation
Re: Terminator 2D Is a Dream Come True for Retro Gamers on PS5, PS4
This is absolutely my most anticipated game right now!
Re: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Has More Games to Reveal, But Don't Hold Your Breath for PS2 Era
Give me chess mode or Shaolin Monks and I’ll get this, without those I have no interest.
Re: Rumoured Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Anime Just Got a Lot More Real
Please be true, this game is a masterpiece and I’d love to see it done as an anime.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 592
Now that I’m back from vacation, I’ll be jumping into my long awaited Ninja Gaiden Ragebound!
Re: Twisted Metal's Anticipated Second Season Debuts with Three Episodes
I’ll renew my subscription after this all releases.
Re: Round Up: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's Glowing Reviews Sing Praises of Slick Action Platformer
Let’s f*^*ing go! This is one of my most anticipated games.
Re: Xbox Backtracks on $80 Price Tag for The Outer Worlds 2 Following Public Outcry
@Glassneedles well played, join me and I’ll take your gaming pain.
Re: Sony Veterans Notice Their Purchased PS3 Avatars Have Gone Missing
Should have bought physical! Seriously though, that sucks for anyone who bought them and lost them.
Re: Xbox Backtracks on $80 Price Tag for The Outer Worlds 2 Following Public Outcry
I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the plan the entire time. “Announce it at $80, if there’s no backlash, great go with it, but if there is drop it to $70 and we’ll look like we are pro consumer.”
Re: Ridiculously Good Looking Terminator 2D Delayed Due to Physical PS5, PS4 Release
Nooooooo! This is my most anticipated game right now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 590
I’m still slowly making my way through Death Stranding Director’s Cut, I’m 20+ hours in and only on chapter 3. I’ve also started up Kingdom Hearts 1 again for the first time in a VERY long time.
Re: Ninja Gaiden Ragebound Looks Ridiculously Good in This PS5, PS4 Gameplay
I played the demo on Steam Deck last night, I’m sooooo hyped for this game. As far as the difficulty goes, I didn’t find it too difficult, but I only played the training and first level all the way through, and a bit of the second level, then shut it off. There’s some fairly generous check points, several secrets to find in the levels, and you can go back and replay levels. I didn’t check to see if there were difficulty settings or not. The game plays really well, if you have Steam I highly recommend checking out the demo.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 588
I’m still making my way through Death Stranding, but a new Brandon Sanderson book came out, so that’s my main focus for my free time!
Re: Of Course Hideo Kojima Would Want to Make a Game in Space
@Hapless Kojima in a nutshell
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025?
This is a great month that isn’t for me. I have Diablo and Jusant and KoF isn’t a game I’ll play.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 587
I’ve been taking my time with Death Stranding Director’s Cut. It’s such a fantastic game, but I never finished it. I won’t be getting 2 anytime soon because I’m not the type to play games back to back like that because I’ll burn out, but at least I’ll be ready when I want to.
Re: Death Stranding 2 Guide: An Ultimate Resource
@TerranIV I haven’t played DS2 yet, but considering how deeply lore heavy the first game is I’d assume yes. It’s definitely worth a play through and I don’t love Kojima nearly as much as most people, in fact, I thought it was going to be terrible, but I gave it a shot anyways and was so wrong.
Re: Mass Effect-Like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Sounds Like One of PS5's Most Promising Action RPGs
The Expanse is my all time favorite show, I’m so excited for this.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025 Announced
Nothing here for me. I already own Jusant and Diablo, I couldn’t care less about KoF. Jusant is such a great, relaxing experience.
Re: PlayStation Hypes Up Exclusive PS Plus Discounts on PS Store This Weekend
Of course it is, I just renewed this morning. 😂
Re: Sony Hasn't Given Up on Adding More PS3 Games to PS Plus Yet
Just give me Brave Fencer Musashi for the original PlayStation, please and thank you.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 586
I’m on a Disney vacation with the family but I’ve been squeezing in a bit of Undertale when we are back at the hotel letting everyone rest. I also started Shadow Warrior on which is the perfect amount of stupid and fun.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 585
I’ve been playing some Elden Ring on NG+ and Castlevania Symphony of the Night
Re: Hands On: MindsEye Is a Boring Mess
I watched Mr. Matty’s hands on with it and I laughed hysterically. If nothing else, we are getting great content because of it.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Elden Ring Nightreign?
Very solid 7 for me. It certainly has its flaws, but I think there is a very fun gameplay loop for those who are willing to take the time with it.
Re: MUDANG: Two Hearts Brings Call of Duty, Splinter Cell, and Blackpink Energy to PS5
This looks pretty awesome. Definitely one for me to keep my eye on.
Re: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Rips the Spine Out of PS5, PS4 This Year
I just want MK chess back!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 584
I played a bit of Tainted Grail on Steam Deck yesterday. If I have any other game time it’ll either be Nightreign or I might finally start RE7. I’ve never been on the RE hype train, but Requiem looked great and made me want to play the newer ones.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Summer Game Fest 2025?
@Kierant202 I completely agree with you. I don’t need to see the massive AAA games, we’ve seen so many of those to a point of over saturation. I want to see new games and smaller projects. The Lego It Takes Two style game looked fantastic and charming. I didn’t play Atomic Heart but the new one intrigued me. The Metroidvania they showed looked really fun and I love the genre, so more is always good. I’m not as into RE as most people but that looked great. Onimusha stole the show for me, that looked so damn good! Not everything there was for me, but I thought it was all around really good.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Summer Game Fest 2025?
Apparently, I’m the minority this time, but I really enjoyed this one. There were far more games that interested me than usual. Plus, a zombie baby got punted across the room, that automatically made it a 10/10, for me.
Re: Tencent Buys 15% Stake in Helldivers 2 Dev Arrowhead for $80 Million
@PlatinumMikey admittedly, I have no qualms with it, I’m going by what everyone else has been saying. It was never a game for me as I’m mostly a solo gamer. I hope it delivers for you! I still stand by the fact that Destiny has some of the best shooting in gaming, I hope Bungie hasn’t lost that.
Re: Tencent Buys 15% Stake in Helldivers 2 Dev Arrowhead for $80 Million
@PlatinumMikey Bungie can’t even make game styles they understand these days 🤣
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2025?
I’m currently lying in bed with a stomach bug that my sister so graciously passed on to my daughter and me, so I slept through it. I didn’t vote but doing a quick glance there wasn’t too much for me there… other than getting a few answers right on Sacred Bets!
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign's Enormous Success Continues, Now Over 3.5 Million Sales
@SirSephy as a primarily solo player, I don’t recommend it solo. Granted, I haven’t played it solo since before the update that is supposed to help solo players, but I kept getting wrecked by the final Day One boss. Admittedly, I’m not the best player in the genre, but I have played quite a few Soulsborne games. I have had more fun with randoms than I have solo, sure even that is hit or miss, but when you click with a good group it’s a ton of fun. And that’s coming from someone who plays MMOs as solo player games. 😂
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign's Enormous Success Continues, Now Over 3.5 Million Sales
@HRdepartment I know Sekiro was originally intended to be a Tenchu game, I would love to see the alternate reality where it releases as one. Sekiro is easily my favorite Soulsborne game and my favorite sword based combat in a game, I would love to see it set in the more grounded parts of Sekiro with the option for more stealth.
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign's Enormous Success Continues, Now Over 3.5 Million Sales
It’s a solid game. I had no interest in it, but pre ordered it the day before it released on a whim. I’m primarily a solo player, but I’m really enjoying it. Once I broke the muscle memory of Elden Ring and I embraced playing with randoms, it’s the most fun I’ve had playing multiplayer in quite a long time.
It’s definitely not going to be for everyone. I don’t even know how long I’ll stick with it, but given the fact that the longest a match can run is 45 minutes, it’s great as an in between game or game when you don’t have a ton of time to play.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 583
I ended up going against myself and grabbing Elden Ring Nightreign. I’m almost strictly a solo gamer, so this isn’t normally a game I’d play, but after several hours with it last night, it was a ton of fun. Solo was brutally hard, some of the randoms I played with weren’t great, but others were great to play with and we made it pretty far together. Overall, I’ve had a great time with it.
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign Will Make Solo Play Easier Next Week
I wasn’t going to buy this because I’m a mostly solo player but I’m between games and the price was right, so I said, “Why not?” I don’t know if I’ll love it or hate it, but I figured I’d come out of my comfort zone and give it a shot.
Re: First Bonus PS Plus Extra Game from Days of Play Available Now on PS5
@VeldinX that’s what I figured, thanks for the reply! My wife and I played through Myst together years ago, but never got to play Riven, so I’d like to be able to do that with her without upgrading what tier I have.
Re: First Bonus PS Plus Extra Game from Days of Play Available Now on PS5
Does anyone know of Riven will be available to purchase? I haven’t found anything online about it. I know most classics are available to purchase when they’re on PS+, but I believe a small handful haven’t been.
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign (PS5) - A Ruthless Roguelike Reinvention of the Lands Between
The gameplay on this looked fun, but it was never for me. I’ve never been much of a multiplayer gamer.
Re: Rumour: A BioShock Announcement Is Inbound, and It's a Return to Rapture
@amatmulisha @Batesy125s I couldn’t agree more. The original is one of the most atmospheric and unique games I’ve ever played.
I love the entire series, but I adore how they pulled the first game and Infinite together through the Burial at Sea DLC.
Re: Hundreds of Thousands Living a Fantasy Life in Level-5's Grand Return
I’m only a couple of hours in, but I’m enjoying it so far. The first one was my most played game on 3DS, I absolutely loved it. This seems like more of the same but also a step forward.
Re: Rumour: A BioShock Announcement Is Inbound, and It's a Return to Rapture
Bioshock is easily in my top five games of all time, so I’m always excited to hear about more!
Re: Embracer Group Says It'll Release 76 Games in the Next 12 Months
That’s far too many…