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5% is a poor discount in my opinion.

While I have entertained the idea of a Killzone Trilogy Reboot or Remaster, and disappointed to hear Guerrilla say they're 'done' with Killzone (Oct 2024). I am not surprised to see Halo on the Playstation, something I did predict it about 22 years ago on the old EG platform, and certainly got a lot of schtick for it, especially from the XBX fan's.

It won't make the Game File over 200GB! That's just stupidity if you believe it! The 90GB patch is just replacing existing files, not adding new ones. When a big data file changes, the console has to re-download the whole thing even if only a few parts were updated. After it installs, the old files get deleted. That’s why the game size only went from 107GB to 108GB.

I think I would prefer the original 1994 cheesy movie over this. Raul Julia and M.Bison and Kylie Minogue as Cammy, and the "Muscles from Brussels" Jean-Claude Van Damme as Colonel Guile!!

I will be honest, I personally never finished it (on Playstation) because I hated the episodic missions with credits. I bought it for PC and modded the end of mission credits out of it.

It felt rushed and unfinished near the end of the game. This could have been so much more

As a fan of Clive Barker's books and films, I did enjoy Undying and Jericho. I would LOVE to see Jericho fully remastered and on modern consoles. Even on PC now it's great, but definitely looking dated.

I have no need to fly to Japan, my Brother lives in Tokyo and collects them then sends them over with other Christmas gifts. He knows I am a collector.....I have over two thousand Gachapon, including PS2, Tekken, Pokemon, Akira (all the bikes). I have been collecting for 30 years. There was a Gachapon store in Affleck's Palace in Manchester, not sure if it is still there.

Anyone who spends money on useless cosmetics is gullible

@Questionable_Duck NateTheHate has had a mixed record with insider info. He once claimed Starfield was coming to PS5, but later retracted that, admitting it was a lapse in judgment—and to this day, Starfield remains an Xbox and PC exclusive with no confirmed plans for PS5. He predicted a revival of F-Zero in 2023, which never happened. He also suggested a Switch 2 reveal in late 2022 or early 2023, which was premature—but the system did eventually launch in June 2025, so the core idea wasn't wrong, just early. On Final Fantasy VII, he claimed both Remake Intergrade and Rebirth were coming to Xbox before Switch 2. As of now, Remake Intergrade has been officially confirmed for Xbox Series X|S (launching winter 2025), but Rebirth still hasn’t been announced for Xbox—though some leaks suggest it could arrive in 2026. Overall, while Nate has had some accurate scoops, his track record shows a pattern of premature or overly specific predictions, so his claims are worth watching but should be taken with caution.

@nomither6 I have never played Anthem, but I do still own games that never received official patches that had servers shut down. People who played games before you were likely born will know what I am talking about, because back then you could get a custom or private server to play a defunct game. Like Mythos, that was a great game.

This is why "Live" games should be banned, or at least patched to be played offline.

I downloaded the game no problem, though when I checked there were 2 options (not very clear) to choose from.

Anyone under 25 will not appreciate the Deus Ex game.

For me this was a disappointment, nothing that was announced appeals to me or my wife. We thought it was a snooze fest.

@Ilyn The Legacy Collection includes older Destiny 2 expansions like Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, and The Witch Queen, offering past story content and subclass unlocks. The Final Shape is the expansion, concluding the Light and Darkness saga and the Prismatic subclass.

I'm a fan of indie games, particularly classic 16bit style RPG games that imitate Legend of Zelda series or Final Fantasy/Dragon Quest.
Much happier spending my cash on Indie Developers than mainstream publishers.

I have never bought or pre-ordered a game at full price for years. My back catalogue of games is vast and I buy games in sales, usually 50% off or more. In fact the last game I bought at full price release was Final Fantasy XIII the PS3 for £29.99($34.99) at GAME in the Trafford Centre, back in 2010

£679.00!! Last year the same deal was available at £559.00, and I know this for a fact because I bought a 2nd PS5 last year when this offer was available.

Wanna feel old!? Some of these gamers weren't around when it was released! 🤣🤣

Anyway, I bought it within minutes if it appearing online 😄

For some reason I cannot update the game! It is currently on 1.7 and when I force an update, I have the latest version! Is the update available worldwide or is it being rolled out in regions?

I smell a long con....April release? More like April Fool's!

Growing up for me, the price of games were approximately £29.99 ($34.99), the price I paid for Dizzy Egg for my Atari Amstrad desktop gaming machine. I don't remember when the price changed, but I do think anything above £59.99 has to be truly special!! I do think Forza is about right in the price band.

@theSpectre I agree, i am sure the last arcade style game from Polyphony was Gran Turismo 2? One disc was GT Mode and the other was Arcade Mode.

I wonder if any Microsoft releases on the Playstation would eventually end up on PS+?

@nessisonett I agree with you on Infamous, both Second Son and First Light would be great remasters. I think The Order 1886 looks amazing as it is and would truly benefit from a PS5 update patch to allow 4K at 60fps (or 120fps if you have the screen for it) and maybe updated textures. I personally would love to see the original Killzone Trilogy from PS2/PS3 completely rebuilt and I would pay £60+ for it.

I discussed with friend several months ago, a remastered version of any game like Days Gone is not worth my money, especially if a sequel was not happening. I did however, buy the $10 upgrade to Horizon Zero Dawn because I have Forbidden West and because this game will be a complete trilogy. Days Gone though, no, I will not be wasting my money and time on it......unless a sequel happens, I will probably get the remaster then.

I wouldn't bother paying the upgrade PS+ or not. The fact that the game leaves it open for a sequel that's not going to happen, I'm not going to bother with it.

Well.....the selection is certainly smaller! Are more coming?

@Jrs1 Yes they do!! The CEX in Southport smells exactly like BO and Cigarettes 🤢

Game stores that troll people over physical games still makes no difference when you those people play 'Live' games 🤭 making their trolling null and void, and as other people who made a point, you could still play games without licence validation if your PS5 or PS4 is your primary console.

5 days makes no difference to me as I have 34 months remaining, all pre paid PS+ Premium. I bought the digital codes back when they were priced at £99.99 and were discounted on Ebay at £63.99. So I bought 4 cards.

This is the reason why I dont play online only live games on console, never will. When it comes to online games that requires a live service, I am sorry but PC is the way to go! I do love my playstation and so does the wife, but not for online games.

I got bored very quickly, doesn't seem right without Karl Fairburne. I would like to see maybe a complete rebuild of Sniper Elite V2 using the new engine used in SE5, completely open world style maps in Germany.

In my opinion, if Ubisoft had dedicated their efforts to a full, polished remake of the Sands of Time saga instead of the underwhelming version they previewed back in 2020, it likely would have sold far more than the 1.3 million units it managed. I’ll admit, I own the game—it was actually a gift—but even though I completed it, I was left feeling rather unimpressed. I’m not questioning the talent of Ubisoft’s creative team, as the game does look great, but I can’t help but feel that the decisions made by the higher-ups—especially the mindset of "Gamers don’t know what they want"—comes off as incredibly arrogant. But, anyway, I digress…in the end, it’s disappointing to see such an iconic franchise fall short of its potential. With the right direction and respect for what made Sands of Time so beloved, it could have been a standout in today’s market. Hopefully, Ubisoft learns from this and gives fans what they truly want in the future.

Oh no!! There goes my valentine's weekend. I going to have spend it with the wife now 😶

Industry falls short because some people grow up with money and make sacrifices. Not me though, I bought four 12 month subscriptions on sale last year 😄

Take this with a pinch of salt! But over the Christmas week the Wife and I went to Washington (she is from there) and had Christmas with her Brother as we didn't go for Thanksgiving. Her brother works for Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries, if you're out of the loop) and he let slip he has Halo Master Chief Collection running on a PS5 Dev Kit.

So fingers crossed this may happen, if you want Halo on PS5 (and I recently read Swith 2?).

As a long-time fan of the Life is Strange series, I went into Double Exposure hoping to find the same level of emotional depth, relatable characters, and compelling narratives that the franchise is known for. Unfortunately, the game left me disappointed, and I wanted to share why.

The biggest issue for me was how much of the plot felt recycled. The premise is yet another story about a protagonist with time-manipulation powers trying to unravel a personal tragedy. While that idea worked well in the original Life is Strange, here it feels formulaic and uninspired. Instead of introducing fresh storylines or taking the series in a new direction, the game relies on predictable twists and themes we’ve already seen. Compared to Before the Storm, which provided meaningful character backstories, or True Colors, which added a unique empathy mechanic, Double Exposure feels like it’s treading old ground without offering anything new.

The characters didn’t help, either. One of the series’ strongest aspects has always been its vibrant and relatable cast, but the characters here felt flat and uninteresting. The protagonist lacked the charm of Max Caulfield or Alex Chen, and the supporting characters were either stereotypes or poorly fleshed out. It was hard to feel emotionally invested in any of them, which is a stark contrast to how much I cared about Chloe, Rachel, and even Steph in the earlier games.

On top of that, the gameplay didn’t add much to the experience. The new mechanic involving “layering” memories had potential but felt clunky and underdeveloped. It didn’t integrate into the story as naturally as the powers in previous games. For a series that’s known for its creativity and emotional storytelling, this felt like a missed opportunity to do something innovative.

The writing also felt like a noticeable step down. Dialogue, which has always been a major strength of the Life is Strange games, came across as forced and unnatural this time. The emotional beats didn’t hit as hard because the writing lacked the authenticity and subtlety that made the earlier entries so impactful.

Looking back, each previous game brought something unique to the table. The original Life is Strange had its groundbreaking story and mechanics, Before the Storm added depth to beloved characters, and True Colors gave us a fresh mechanic with a tightly written narrative. In contrast, Double Exposure feels like a shadow of its predecessors, relying too heavily on old ideas without bringing anything new to the series.

There are a few moments where the game shines, but they’re fleeting and only serve to remind me of what this series is capable of at its best. For a franchise that has always pushed boundaries, this entry feels like it’s stuck in the past. As much as I wanted to love Double Exposure, it just didn’t live up to the standards set by the earlier games.

This is just my opinion.

About 9/10 months ago the Disc Drive was being sold on Amazon at a reduced price at £79.99. I bought one then, also my wife bought one for me to surprise me. Now I a spare drive just in case this one fails 😄

I love the Onimusha series, I did like the third in the series with Jean Reno. To be honest, I would like the whole series rebooted using the RE Engine.

Hey All, if any of you played the original. Just an FYI, the original PS1 cheats still work 🤣

I hope ot gets fixed, my trophy count was incorrect, apparently I received 0 Platinum Trophies when I know for a fact i got at least 3 this year. I know it's not a lot, but I do work 60 hours a week.

@rusty82 I strongly agree that a modern remake would be great. I would definitely pay a Premium AAA price if they remake this with an in-house Engine or the Unreal 5 Engine. I do have fond memories of this on the PS1, and I will admit I never played soul Reaver 2.

@rusty82 Pressing R3 will switch between Classic and Updated graphics.

I have pre ordered this and booked the week off work!! I would love it if they added Turel, the missing brother/boss that was cut from the original game, but I highly doubt that they added him. Maybe in bonus content. Anyone else not working to play this legend?

Christmas 1995, I saved enough money from my Birthdays and house chores and Christmas money from grandparents, my Dad took me to Toys'r'us in Bolton and I got a Playstation with Destruction Dery, Wipeout and Rayman. Best Christmas Ever!!

I remember booting it up, that wonderful noise it made, Wipeout was my game of choice and that first race in wipeout was introduced with The Prodigy, Firestarter....awesome!!

How does the timing/score work?

I answered all 10 correctly under 30 seconds.

I got one......for free 😋

Great games this month, shame I own two of them 😆

I have a question about this remaster.

I got HZD way back shortly after launch, never completed it. I think I got inside the vault thing place in motherland, anyway, I digress. I do not own the Frozen Wilds expansion, but as I own the original would I get the FW expansion if I paid for the £10 upgrade to the remastered?