@somnambulance Yes! Summer Game Fest's showcase goes straight into Day of the Devs and then Devolver's show all in one stream, so we'll leave it rolling for the duration.
@themightyant There was a brief period where the timer kicked in once you started the download, but as far as I recall, that was fixed when the new PS Plus tiers were introduced
@ShogunRok Completely agree. Lots of great games were shown off (and there really were a lot of games shown), but when it comes to first-party, I was expecting much more. Spider-Man 2 was a given, and it does look fantastic, but the lack of PS Studios' other major players really stood out to me. Like Sammy says in the article, we're no wiser about Sony's output coming out of this presentation.
@bpomber There are similarities, for sure! I guess the main difference is that you can place down commands anywhere on a stage's grid in Humanity, while the Clank puzzles have set spots where you can put those node things.
@Gaia093 I'd say a playthrough of the story mode might average out to about 12-15 hours, maybe? And then of course there's all the user-made stages and the level editor to mess with afterwards.
PS1's startup is iconic but I have an equal amount of love for the PS2 sound. I like all of them to an extent, but the first two consoles are definitely at the top.
I've been saying for a long time that adaptations of Sony's big games should be animated. The sort of spectacle you expect from God of War and Horizon, for example, would be near impossible to pull off properly in live action, in my opinion. Exciting that there's some animation to come!
@zebric21 Unfortunately I don't think any of them are on Extra, so you may have to take a chance on one if you want the bobblehead I can personally recommend Sifu, Cult of the Lamb, and Neon White!
@djlard I'm not sure I follow, to be honest. If you're suggesting I score Meet Your Maker on the few levels they had ready during the pre-launch window, that seems wholly unfair given that player-made levels are the entire point of the game. Allowing a few days or so gives users some time to get acquainted with the game and make some levels. Basing the review on that — rather than levels made by the game devs and some journalists — will be a far more accurate assessment of what to expect from the game.
@djlard As I mention at the end of the review, I’ll be giving the game a little time out in the open before I settle on a final score. Given the game is geared so much towards its users and what they create, it would feel weird to base a score on what a handful of people came up with pre-launch.
@hookedWORM17 You approach a patch of bubbling water, then start the fishing minigame. There are actually a few variants, but basically, all you need to do is press Square at the right moments — on the green segments around a circle. Actually, you technically don't need to do that; it just speeds up the fishing, which is important because time advances while you're fishing (or sailing).
Mirror's Edge was so great at the time, loved it. Also got really into Battlefield with the Bad Company games, especially played the second one online a ton.
@belmont Those games are not available standalone, they're only accessible if you're subscribed to Premium (even if you have the older versions). It's a bummer.
@KidBoruto There will probably be some sort of narrative framing that brings all these characters together to race, but I highly doubt there will be a full story to play through.
@PenguinLtd I don't know if "fun" is the word I'd use, but I find the game very soothing. It's great if you want to unwind, and cleaning the levels top to bottom is very satisfying to me. It's probably not everyone's cup of tea but I really enjoy it.
@NEStalgia @Jayslow Yeah, so to elaborate on this a little more. You can totally play this game just standing in one spot, you don't actually need a large space — just enough so you can move your arms around. I thought the Roomscale requirement was a bit odd in that sense. The only time I really had to move was in a couple of levels that want you to duck down.
Hopefully the patch comes soon and lets you play in the Standing mode, because Roomscale isn't entirely necessary.
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Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Can't Erase Release Date Leak
@Stevemalkpus Yes
Re: When Is Summer Game Fest Live?
@somnambulance Yes! Summer Game Fest's showcase goes straight into Day of the Devs and then Devolver's show all in one stream, so we'll leave it rolling for the duration.
Re: This New PS Plus Premium Free Trial Is Rather Pitiful
@themightyant There was a brief period where the timer kicked in once you started the download, but as far as I recall, that was fixed when the new PS Plus tiers were introduced
Re: This New PS Plus Premium Free Trial Is Rather Pitiful
@themightyant The time is only used up when the game's active, so no, downloading won't eat into it.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Street Fighter 6 Tackles the Top 10, But Can't KO Zelda
@Danloaded It isn't in the top 40, so it didn't chart at all this time.
Re: Mini Review: Beat Saber (PSVR2) - A Serviceable Port of One of VR's Best Games
@thefourfoldroot1 It's in the works.
Re: Mini Review: Beat Saber (PSVR2) - A Serviceable Port of One of VR's Best Games
@Dobbos You technically can, but you would need to adjust your "height" in the game's settings menu.
Re: Summer Game Fest Showcase Brings Us Two Hours of Announcements and Updates
@kyleforrester87 It is official art for the show, I just mounted a Geoff clock on it
Re: Guerrilla Collective, Sponsored by PlayStation, Showcases Indie Games in June
@Tr3mm0r It's WrestleQuest's key art
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Manages a Top 10 Debut, Sells Best on PS5
@pushL7 Haha thanks!
Re: Reaction: Sony Flubs First Proper PS5 Presentation in Over 18 Months
@ShogunRok Completely agree. Lots of great games were shown off (and there really were a lot of games shown), but when it comes to first-party, I was expecting much more. Spider-Man 2 was a given, and it does look fantastic, but the lack of PS Studios' other major players really stood out to me. Like Sammy says in the article, we're no wiser about Sony's output coming out of this presentation.
Re: Random: Like Clockwork, the Fake PS Showcase Leaks Are Back
Aside from everything else, I love the typos and other errors in the text. Really lends some credibility.
Re: SpongeBob Coming to PowerWash Simulator with a Filthy Bikini Bottom
@Stevemalkpus People who like PowerWash Simulator, SpongeBob, or both.
Re: Humanity (PS5) - PS Plus Puzzler Is an Unusual But Enthralling Journey
@bpomber There are similarities, for sure! I guess the main difference is that you can place down commands anywhere on a stage's grid in Humanity, while the Clank puzzles have set spots where you can put those node things.
@Gaia093 I'd say a playthrough of the story mode might average out to about 12-15 hours, maybe? And then of course there's all the user-made stages and the level editor to mess with afterwards.
Re: LEGO 2K Drive Trophy List Looks Like a Completionist's Dream on PS5, PS4
@KidRyan Evidently!
Re: Poll: What's the Best PlayStation Startup Sequence?
PS1's startup is iconic but I have an equal amount of love for the PS2 sound. I like all of them to an extent, but the first two consoles are definitely at the top.
Re: Gran Turismo Movie's First Trailer Tells the Whole Tale in Two Minutes
Looks alright, you know!
Re: Expect Some Animated Adaptations of PS5, PS4's Biggest Franchises
I've been saying for a long time that adaptations of Sony's big games should be animated. The sort of spectacle you expect from God of War and Horizon, for example, would be near impossible to pull off properly in live action, in my opinion. Exciting that there's some animation to come!
Re: PS Plus Extra Adds Another Exciting Game on Launch Day in May
Incredible trailer.
Re: Become the Proud Owner of a Shuhei Yoshida Bobblehead with PS Stars
@zebric21 Unfortunately I don't think any of them are on Extra, so you may have to take a chance on one if you want the bobblehead I can personally recommend Sifu, Cult of the Lamb, and Neon White!
Re: Promising RPG Sea of Stars Debuts 19 Minutes of New Gameplay
Really looking forward to this.
Re: Meet Your Maker (PS5) - Raid and Build Concept a Great Idea Yet to Reach Its Potential
@djlard I'm not sure I follow, to be honest. If you're suggesting I score Meet Your Maker on the few levels they had ready during the pre-launch window, that seems wholly unfair given that player-made levels are the entire point of the game. Allowing a few days or so gives users some time to get acquainted with the game and make some levels. Basing the review on that — rather than levels made by the game devs and some journalists — will be a far more accurate assessment of what to expect from the game.
Re: Meet Your Maker (PS5) - Raid and Build Concept a Great Idea Yet to Reach Its Potential
@djlard As I mention at the end of the review, I’ll be giving the game a little time out in the open before I settle on a final score. Given the game is geared so much towards its users and what they create, it would feel weird to base a score on what a handful of people came up with pre-launch.
Re: E3 2023 Has Been Officially Cancelled
It's a shame, but I can't say I'm surprised. It's been on shaky ground for years.
Re: Disney Speedstorm Trophy List Is Pretty Grindy, But No Platinum on PS5, PS4
@FinneasGH I believe you have to pay if you want early access (founders packs etc) but the game will eventually be free for everyone.
Re: Mini Review: Citizen Sleeper (PS5) - Solemn Yet Satisfying Sci-Fi Storytelling
@Burnish1619 Haha — I do recall a few choice phrases that kept cropping up, now you mention it.
Re: Best PS3 Games
@Slippship Rate it and maybe it'll show up
Re: The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
Updated the article with more details.
Re: Big PS Store Spring Sale Makes Over 2,300 PS5, PS4 Games Much Cheaper
It might finally be time to grab Sifu.
Re: Sony Is Acting Unfairly Against Xbox in Japan, US Congress Members Say
At this point, nothing really surprises me about this ordeal. The main feeling I have about all this nonsense is that I just want it to be over.
Re: Jack-8 Is a Giant Juggernaut in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
@Kidfunkadelic83 That's the second time I've done that this week Fixed!
Re: Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
@Nepp67 Just to add to what Liam said, all of our guides are produced by us from scratch.
Re: Mini Review: Dredge (PS5) - Eerie Fishing Adventure Will Reel You In
@hookedWORM17 You approach a patch of bubbling water, then start the fishing minigame. There are actually a few variants, but basically, all you need to do is press Square at the right moments — on the green segments around a circle. Actually, you technically don't need to do that; it just speeds up the fishing, which is important because time advances while you're fishing (or sailing).
Re: Reminder: C-Smash VRS Playable Demo Available Now for PSVR2
@NEStalgia Not sure what you're talking about.
Re: Vampire FPS Redfall Was in Development for PS5, But Was Canned After Xbox Buyout
Re: A Bunch of EA Classics Are Getting Delisted from PS Store
Mirror's Edge was so great at the time, loved it. Also got really into Battlefield with the Bad Company games, especially played the second one online a ton.
Re: UK Sales Charts: WWE 2K23 Lays the Smack Down on Hogwarts Legacy
@Deoxyr1bose It debuted at number 21, if you're interested!
Re: 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
@vikramsingh Good catch. Seems it's just the PS4 version after all — I've amended that in the article
@belmont Yeah, hopefully other publishers jump onboard.
Re: 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
@belmont Those games are not available standalone, they're only accessible if you're subscribed to Premium (even if you have the older versions). It's a bummer.
Hopefully Bandai Namco turns this around.
Re: Horizon, The Wire's Lance Reddick Has Passed Away
Really sad news. Rest in peace.
Re: Kart Racer Disney Speedstorm Drifts into Early Access on PS5, PS4 Next Month
@KidBoruto There will probably be some sort of narrative framing that brings all these characters together to race, but I highly doubt there will be a full story to play through.
Re: Kart Racer Disney Speedstorm Drifts into Early Access on PS5, PS4 Next Month
@BeerIsAwesome You're right. I don't know what I was thinking. Changed it.
Re: PS Store Essential Picks Sale Offers Discounts on Thousands of PS5, PS4 Games
@PenguinLtd I don't know if "fun" is the word I'd use, but I find the game very soothing. It's great if you want to unwind, and cleaning the levels top to bottom is very satisfying to me. It's probably not everyone's cup of tea but I really enjoy it.
Re: Atlas Fallen Gameplay Trailer Reveals Flashy, Hard-Hitting Combat
@Mintie Awesome, looking forward to that.
Re: Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
@Reeneman @viktorcode Yeah, that sounds right.
Re: WW2 Flight Sim Aces of Thunder Soaring to PSVR2 from the Makers of War Thunder
@thefourfoldroot1 We had a press release earlier that says the game will be on a paid model rather than free-to-play, just FYI
Re: WW2 Flight Sim Aces of Thunder Soaring to PSVR2 from the Makers of War Thunder
@thefourfoldroot1 It's not specified whether this is free-to-play, we'll have to wait and see. My guess is that it won't be, though.
Re: Huge PS5 Firmware Adds Discord Voice Chat, VRR at 1440p, Much More
Full patch notes added to the article!
Re: Mini Review: What the Bat? (PSVR2) - Bonkers, Bite-Sized Fun Ideal for Beginners
@NEStalgia @Jayslow Yeah, so to elaborate on this a little more. You can totally play this game just standing in one spot, you don't actually need a large space — just enough so you can move your arms around. I thought the Roomscale requirement was a bit odd in that sense. The only time I really had to move was in a couple of levels that want you to duck down.
Hopefully the patch comes soon and lets you play in the Standing mode, because Roomscale isn't entirely necessary.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
I started playing a little earlier today. The combat seems quite complex but I'm enjoying it so far.