@StitchJones Yes, the situation with The Last of Us Part 2 was unbelievable...it's true it had a "happy ending" because it sold a lot and won many awards. But the situation with Laura Bailey and others was disgusting...The Last of Us Part 2 proves that the gaming community lacks a lot of maturity.
So many "content creators" who live off these woke controversies, sexualized characters, etc., etc...
These people are doing so much harm to the industry.
And the saddest thing is that these people have many followers/views. What worries me is whether these groups are gaining enough traction to harm the games...I hope they remain just noise.
Unfortunately, Intergalactic is already in the crosshairs of these internet idiots...it won't be an easy journey.
@StitchJones I asked if you had played them simply because I see a lot of people on the internet talking about and comparing games they haven't even played... and that irritates me quite a bit. If you've played both, great, there should be more like you.
The only thing that irritates me a little regarding Exp33 is that it's in award categories it shouldn't be in...
Great game and well-deserved success... and the fact that it wasn't among the 6 TGA nominees doesn't change that.
I hope there's DLC, I'd like to see an ambitious expansion from Sucker Punch on the level of what CDPR usually does with their games... that map still has a lot to explore on the right side and Atsu as a character still has a lot of potential.
@PuppetMaster My opinion is worth what it's worth… but melee combat is too simplistic for me and not enjoyable. I like shooting arrows/projectiles, but practically always using that type of combat against machines and humans is tiring. I saw some interesting things in the latest Horizon MMO trailer; maybe Guerrilla will take some ideas, get inspiration from Monster Hunter too. Heavier weapons, lighter weapons, daggers, the possibility of using a shield, for example, parrying?… Guerrilla has so many options in this universe!! Obviously, you'll have to adjust the enemy AI. I don't have a concrete answer to your question… but I know the potential for melee combat is great, and I really hope there's a lot of investment in Guerrilla.
Another thing I think Horizon could greatly benefit from in combat is being able to place the camera further away from Aloy.
You can call me crazy, but I think Horizon still has tremendous potential to explore.
If Guerrilla manages to fix certain aspects of the franchise (improve melee combat, improve traversal in the game (climbing, traversing the interiors of buildings), give the possibility to zoom out a bit from Aloy, etc.), I have no doubt that they will make an extraordinary Horizon 3.
The problem is that Exp 33 is taking the place of an indie game that needs to be promoted... it seems like everyone clearly wants to give it as many awards as possible.
Many people say that all this is due to PlayStation exclusivity...
But my question is:
Where is Kingdom Hearts 4?
Where is Final Fantasy IX Remake?
Where is Dragon Quest XII?
Where is Chrono Trigger Remake?
Another question: When will Square Enix support multiple languages to get more players to buy their games? Indie games have more language options than Square Enix games!!! There are so many countries that aren't strong in English... there are things I don't understand.
Square is really going all out to sell... this "partnership" only exists because Expedition was well received, Square is just trying to ride the wave of the game's success to see if they can attract players for FF7 (I wouldn't be surprised if in the future we see skins from one game in another). And to add to all that... we have Hamaguchi's weekly interviews... which, honestly, are starting to annoy me a bit (he's basically always repeating the same thing).
I've been following the video game industry for 20 years, and I don't remember seeing as many interviews in such a short period of time as Hamaguchi gives... and says little or nothing of relevance...that's the truth. I know he wants to sell the game...but I hope he doesn't lose focus in Part 3 on its quality by spending all his time traveling and giving interviews.
What will arrive in JANUARY 2026 on Xbox and Switch 2 is ONLY FF7 Remake Intergrade... Rebirth will arrive after that.
Furthermore, it has not yet been 100% confirmed whether part 3 will be multiplatform on day one or not... there is no clear information about this. What we do know is that the trilogy will be on all platforms... which was already known in a way because once FF7 Remake arrives on more platforms, the remaining games will also arrive sooner or later. Square has only confirmed this.
"If there's a time exclusivity deal still active for part 3 then Square Enix is contractually forces to stay silent, so in that case we won't get any communication to "clear up all doubts".
Exactly...the title of this news item is not correct: “Final entry available on all formats at launch.”
And honestly... the fact that they aren't clear about part 3, as you say, I think raises the possibility that it will still have temporary exclusivity. The issue of the game being able to launch on day one on all platforms worries me a bit, to be honest... in terms of performance/polish.
Yes...I'm glad to know that I'm not misinterpreting everything I've read on the subject. Nowhere does it say that Part 3 will be multiplatform on day one... what it says is that the trilogy will be on all platforms, which is slightly different and LOGICAL! From the moment FF7 Remake is announced for other platforms, it's obvious that the other games in the trilogy will also arrive on all platforms sooner or later. I think Square could communicate more clearly about this so that all doubts are cleared up... if Part 3 comes out day one for all platforms, I'm a little concerned about optimization... that's a lot of platforms!
Now there's something that confuses me... a new game mode that is exclusive to the Switch and Xbox versions? Will Square offer the original FF7 to those who purchase the digital version of the game? ...
Okay, PlayStation players got the game earlier... but here we're talking about game content. Something doesn't feel right to me here. Is Square treating PlayStation players like beta testers? And the game director thanked PC players (a peak of 40,000 players on Steam... incredible), wears Xbox clothing... it seems like they don't even care about us (PlayStation players) and forget that we supported the game.
@darylb24 I'm almost certain there won't be this destruction technology... Sucker Punch isn't known for its technical prowess; they focus more on art direction. They'll try to differentiate themselves with other things (beautiful world, good gameplay...)
My problem, and what raises my doubts, is whether they've actually managed to significantly improve the quality/variety of activities throughout the world.
@PuppetMaster It's possible to reveal, demonstrate, and excite without having to show everything... in my opinion.
I'll give you an example: they talk about 5 weapons... I'll be a little disappointed if it's only 5 weapons. If it's only 5 weapons, they shouldn't have shown all the weapons (they could have shown just 3 for example)... I like to know about things, but I don't want them to show me everything.
@Nepp67 I know they talked about this in interviews... but most people won't read it. It should have been shown a bit in the state of play... that's where the game needed to shine and show its potential.
They should have showcased this evolution of open-world activities (if it even exists). Like... Atsu riding a horse and being ambushed at any moment in the world, Atsu having to save someone, Atsu being tricked by someone who wants to be saved, traps, a bounty where Atsu, instead of hunting, ends up saving the person only to discover that the person is innocent and discover that the target is the one who set the bounty... I want to be surprised!! For example... is there fishing or hunting in the game? (At Atsu's camp, we saw fish and mushrooms.)
I have so many questions... I don't want them to show me the whole game, obviously. I just wanted a taste of this evolution to get me really excited. (The first game sold about 14 million, so they have an obligation to make significant improvements and additions.)
The gameplay that was shown, aside from the burning Kusarigama, I didn't see anything exciting, nothing new... it just seems like another Tsushima camp with enemies with the same level of artificial intelligence, with the same possibilities of saving/winning the camp.
Even in the State of Play, although they showed two or three interesting things... I didn't see them address Tsushima's weakest point for me - the quality/variety of activities around the world. I'd like to see a world that's more responsive to the player and takes us out of our comfort zone.
If Sony starts releasing all its games on other platforms...what will be the main reasons to buy a PlayStation?
Of course there are people who love the brand, there are people who have built their game libraries on the brand... but Sony will have serious difficulties in bringing new people to its ecosystem (console, PS Store, PS Plus)
I think you just have to look at the Xbox and see how much this strategy decreases people's interest in the console. Yes, I know there are other factors too.
If the Playstation console is, and everything indicates that it will be, Sony's main business focus in the near future, I think it's essential that it has exclusives... even if they are temporary
It's good to remember something important: Some people may say that Sony putting its games on more platforms will sell more... and it's true. However, the desire to attract new people to buy a Playstation will diminish over time. It's worth remembering that Sony only has its store (PS Store) and its service (PS Plus) on the console. Sony gets 30% of everything sold on the Store and gets 100% of their games... both are VERY IMPORTANT for Sony to make money. I don't think Sony wants to put this at risk in the short term... I don't see, in the short term at least, the most important games (Last of Us, God of War, etc.) being released on other platforms. Live service games and/or re-releases of old games, I think it's possible.
I think Sony should still bet heavily on the PS5 to increase its installed base and obviously make the most of the launch of GTA VI.
When we get to the PS6...we'll see...but Sony wants us to buy the console, right? Do you want to gain new customers? Very curious to know how they will handle exclusivity in the PS6 generation
But I want to say something to everyone... it's a technical demo, it's not gameplay (this is written in the screenshots, I'm not making it up)
I remember some people from CDPR saying before the release of CP2077 that the game was bug-free and polished. I prefer to keep my feet on the ground and wait for something more solid (real gameplay, with combat etc... something closer to release).
I hope it's amazing...I just don't want people to get their hopes up too high...I've seen too much in this industry already
Well, I already know the discussion that's going to take place here...
But I confess that seeing Jade fail in so many places makes me think that perhaps this is more her responsibility than that of the Playstation itself
I don't know what to think about Fairgames. I know many people want it to fail... I never wish that on a game. I haven't even seen gameplay to judge...but yes, it's complicated to be optimistic about Haven Studios/FairGames. It seems that the most likely scenario is that the game will be canceled/studio closed.
Well... if that happens, the only studio left that's doing a live service is Media Molecule, right?
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Re: Geoff Keighley's Cryptic Game Awards Teaser Reportedly Not Related to Diablo 4 After All
maybe Saros ?It reminds me of some things from the last trailer.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion (PS5) - Marvel's Most Fun Beat-'Em-Up in Decades
@get2sammyb Great review !!! Congratulations!!
Re: PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yotei Is One of the USA's Best-Selling Games of 2025
@StitchJones Yes, the situation with The Last of Us Part 2 was unbelievable...it's true it had a "happy ending" because it sold a lot and won many awards. But the situation with Laura Bailey and others was disgusting...The Last of Us Part 2 proves that the gaming community lacks a lot of maturity.
So many "content creators" who live off these woke controversies, sexualized characters, etc., etc...
These people are doing so much harm to the industry.
And the saddest thing is that these people have many followers/views. What worries me is whether these groups are gaining enough traction to harm the games...I hope they remain just noise.
Unfortunately, Intergalactic is already in the crosshairs of these internet idiots...it won't be an easy journey.
Re: PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yotei Is One of the USA's Best-Selling Games of 2025
@StitchJones I asked if you had played them simply because I see a lot of people on the internet talking about and comparing games they haven't even played... and that irritates me quite a bit. If you've played both, great, there should be more like you.
The only thing that irritates me a little regarding Exp33 is that it's in award categories it shouldn't be in...
Re: PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yotei Is One of the USA's Best-Selling Games of 2025
@StitchJones
Have you played Expedition? I'm asking because sometimes I see people comparing games without even having played them xD
Re: PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yotei Is One of the USA's Best-Selling Games of 2025
Great game and well-deserved success... and the fact that it wasn't among the 6 TGA nominees doesn't change that.
I hope there's DLC, I'd like to see an ambitious expansion from Sucker Punch on the level of what CDPR usually does with their games... that map still has a lot to explore on the right side and Atsu as a character still has a lot of potential.
Re: Horizon Sales Update Cements It As One of Sony's Strongest Franchises
@PuppetMaster My opinion is worth what it's worth… but melee combat is too simplistic for me and not enjoyable. I like shooting arrows/projectiles, but practically always using that type of combat against machines and humans is tiring. I saw some interesting things in the latest Horizon MMO trailer; maybe Guerrilla will take some ideas, get inspiration from Monster Hunter too. Heavier weapons, lighter weapons, daggers, the possibility of using a shield, for example, parrying?… Guerrilla has so many options in this universe!! Obviously, you'll have to adjust the enemy AI. I don't have a concrete answer to your question… but I know the potential for melee combat is great, and I really hope there's a lot of investment in Guerrilla.
Another thing I think Horizon could greatly benefit from in combat is being able to place the camera further away from Aloy.
Re: Celebrate Bloodborne's 10th Birthday Properly with New Vinyl Sets
For me, the only hope for Bloodborne is the PS6 presentation event...if it doesn't happen at that event, my hope for a return is gone.
Re: Horizon Sales Update Cements It As One of Sony's Strongest Franchises
You can call me crazy, but I think Horizon still has tremendous potential to explore.
If Guerrilla manages to fix certain aspects of the franchise (improve melee combat, improve traversal in the game (climbing, traversing the interiors of buildings), give the possibility to zoom out a bit from Aloy, etc.), I have no doubt that they will make an extraordinary Horizon 3.
Re: Huge Ghost of Yotei PS5 Patch Drops Next Week, Adds New Game+, Items, and More
Great news!!! I didn't expect to see an update like this in 2025.
I hope they make an expansion/DLC for Yotei... I think Atsu still has a lot of potential to be explored... and the world map too.
Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced - Who Are Your Winners?
@Ainu20 So... at least let Troy win... so this doesn't look so bad.
Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced - Who Are Your Winners?
Expedition will win GOTY and other categories... that's for sure.
----But there are serious errors in these nominations----
Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced: Who Are Your Winners?
@windxtravelerx It's nonsense... but could anyone with a brain think that Exp 33 is an indie game?!
A slot that could be filled by games that urgently need promotion...
Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced: Who Are Your Winners?
@PuppetMaster
The problem is that Exp 33 is taking the place of an indie game that needs to be promoted... it seems like everyone clearly wants to give it as many awards as possible.
That, to me, is absurd.
Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced: Who Are Your Winners?
Is Expedition 33 an indie game?
A game that has:
I don't know...
Re: First PS Plus Extra Game for December 2025 Announced
Is the free update also for those who have a physical copy of RDR for PS4?
Re: Red Dead Redemption 1 Confirmed for PS5, Out 2nd December
Is the free update also for those who have a physical copy of RDR for PS4?
Re: Don't Expect Any PS5 Exclusives from Square Enix in the Future
And I'll be honest about one thing:
The performance mode in FF7 Rebirth... looked the way it did...
Am I the only one who's afraid of a day-one launch on PS5/PS5 Pro/Series S/Series X/Switch 2 and PC?
Hopefully things go well...
Re: Don't Expect Any PS5 Exclusives from Square Enix in the Future
Many people say that all this is due to PlayStation exclusivity...
But my question is:
Where is Kingdom Hearts 4?
Where is Final Fantasy IX Remake?
Where is Dragon Quest XII?
Where is Chrono Trigger Remake?
Another question: When will Square Enix support multiple languages to get more players to buy their games? Indie games have more language options than Square Enix games!!! There are so many countries that aren't strong in English... there are things I don't understand.
They shouldn't complain later.
Re: Final Fantasy 7, Expedition 33 Prove There's Only Love Between RPG Rivals
Square is really going all out to sell... this "partnership" only exists because Expedition was well received, Square is just trying to ride the wave of the game's success to see if they can attract players for FF7 (I wouldn't be surprised if in the future we see skins from one game in another). And to add to all that... we have Hamaguchi's weekly interviews... which, honestly, are starting to annoy me a bit (he's basically always repeating the same thing).
I've been following the video game industry for 20 years, and I don't remember seeing as many interviews in such a short period of time as Hamaguchi gives...
and says little or nothing of relevance...that's the truth. I know he wants to sell the game...but I hope he doesn't lose focus in Part 3 on its quality by spending all his time traveling and giving interviews.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Doing So Badly That's It's Been Outsold by MH Rise, Devil May Cry 5
Are they going to blame the PS5 again?
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Rebirth Get a Physical PS5 Double Pack on 3 Discs
No, no, no...
What will arrive in JANUARY 2026 on Xbox and Switch 2 is ONLY FF7 Remake Intergrade... Rebirth will arrive after that.
Furthermore, it has not yet been 100% confirmed whether part 3 will be multiplatform on day one or not... there is no clear information about this. What we do know is that the trilogy will be on all platforms... which was already known in a way because once FF7 Remake arrives on more platforms, the remaining games will also arrive sooner or later. Square has only confirmed this.
Re: 'More People Will Experience Our World': Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Sheds PS5 Exclusivity
"If there's a time exclusivity deal still active for part 3 then Square Enix is contractually forces to stay silent, so in that case we won't get any communication to "clear up all doubts".
Exactly...the title of this news item is not correct: “Final entry available on all formats at launch.”
And honestly... the fact that they aren't clear about part 3, as you say, I think raises the possibility that it will still have temporary exclusivity. The issue of the game being able to launch on day one on all platforms worries me a bit, to be honest... in terms of performance/polish.
Re: 'More People Will Experience Our World': Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Sheds PS5 Exclusivity
@TrollOfWar
Yes...I'm glad to know that I'm not misinterpreting everything I've read on the subject. Nowhere does it say that Part 3 will be multiplatform on day one... what it says is that the trilogy will be on all platforms, which is slightly different and LOGICAL! From the moment FF7 Remake is announced for other platforms, it's obvious that the other games in the trilogy will also arrive on all platforms sooner or later. I think Square could communicate more clearly about this so that all doubts are cleared up... if Part 3 comes out day one for all platforms, I'm a little concerned about optimization... that's a lot of platforms!
Now there's something that confuses me... a new game mode that is exclusive to the Switch and Xbox versions? Will Square offer the original FF7 to those who purchase the digital version of the game? ...
Okay, PlayStation players got the game earlier... but here we're talking about game content. Something doesn't feel right to me here.
Is Square treating PlayStation players like beta testers? And the game director thanked PC players (a peak of 40,000 players on Steam... incredible), wears Xbox clothing... it seems like they don't even care about us (PlayStation players) and forget that we supported the game.
Re: Ghost of Yotei Focuses on Firearms in Latest PS5 Gameplay Video
0:24 - Wolf attack
Re: 'There's No Real Need for a PS6': Industry Veteran Weighs in on Next-Gen Debate
I can even agree with that... if the studios care about OPTIMIZING THE GAMES.
Re: New Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Footage Highlights Kusarigama Weapon in Gory Combat
@darylb24 I'm almost certain there won't be this destruction technology... Sucker Punch isn't known for its technical prowess; they focus more on art direction. They'll try to differentiate themselves with other things (beautiful world, good gameplay...)
My problem, and what raises my doubts, is whether they've actually managed to significantly improve the quality/variety of activities throughout the world.
Re: New Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Footage Highlights Kusarigama Weapon in Gory Combat
@PuppetMaster It's possible to reveal, demonstrate, and excite without having to show everything... in my opinion.
I'll give you an example: they talk about 5 weapons... I'll be a little disappointed if it's only 5 weapons. If it's only 5 weapons, they shouldn't have shown all the weapons (they could have shown just 3 for example)... I like to know about things, but I don't want them to show me everything.
Re: New Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Footage Highlights Kusarigama Weapon in Gory Combat
@Nepp67 I know they talked about this in interviews... but most people won't read it. It should have been shown a bit in the state of play... that's where the game needed to shine and show its potential.
They should have showcased this evolution of open-world activities (if it even exists). Like... Atsu riding a horse and being ambushed at any moment in the world, Atsu having to save someone, Atsu being tricked by someone who wants to be saved, traps, a bounty where Atsu, instead of hunting, ends up saving the person only to discover that the person is innocent and discover that the target is the one who set the bounty... I want to be surprised!! For example... is there fishing or hunting in the game? (At Atsu's camp, we saw fish and mushrooms.)
I have so many questions... I don't want them to show me the whole game, obviously. I just wanted a taste of this evolution to get me really excited. (The first game sold about 14 million, so they have an obligation to make significant improvements and additions.)
Re: New Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Footage Highlights Kusarigama Weapon in Gory Combat
I have mixed feelings about Ghost of Yotei...
The gameplay that was shown, aside from the burning Kusarigama, I didn't see anything exciting, nothing new... it just seems like another Tsushima camp with enemies with the same level of artificial intelligence, with the same possibilities of saving/winning the camp.
Even in the State of Play, although they showed two or three interesting things... I didn't see them address Tsushima's weakest point for me - the quality/variety of activities around the world. I'd like to see a world that's more responsive to the player and takes us out of our comfort zone.
Well, let's hope they're saving surprises.
Re: Sony Job Listing Implies More PS5 Exclusives Will Be Ported to Xbox, Switch
@LogicStrikesAgain I completely agree
If Sony starts releasing all its games on other platforms...what will be the main reasons to buy a PlayStation?
Of course there are people who love the brand, there are people who have built their game libraries on the brand... but Sony will have serious difficulties in bringing new people to its ecosystem (console, PS Store, PS Plus)
I think you just have to look at the Xbox and see how much this strategy decreases people's interest in the console. Yes, I know there are other factors too.
If the Playstation console is, and everything indicates that it will be, Sony's main business focus in the near future, I think it's essential that it has exclusives... even if they are temporary
Re: Sony Job Listing Implies More PS5 Exclusives Will Be Ported to Xbox, Switch
This is a complex subject
It's good to remember something important: Some people may say that Sony putting its games on more platforms will sell more... and it's true. However, the desire to attract new people to buy a Playstation will diminish over time. It's worth remembering that Sony only has its store (PS Store) and its service (PS Plus) on the console. Sony gets 30% of everything sold on the Store and gets 100% of their games... both are VERY IMPORTANT for Sony to make money. I don't think Sony wants to put this at risk in the short term... I don't see, in the short term at least, the most important games (Last of Us, God of War, etc.) being released on other platforms. Live service games and/or re-releases of old games, I think it's possible.
I think Sony should still bet heavily on the PS5 to increase its installed base and obviously make the most of the launch of GTA VI.
When we get to the PS6...we'll see...but Sony wants us to buy the console, right? Do you want to gain new customers?
Very curious to know how they will handle exclusivity in the PS6 generation
Re: The Witcher 4 Gameplay Revealed, Running on PS5 at 60fps with Ray Tracing
@Korgon I'd like to agree with that 100% but their past doesn't benefit them... let's hope things are different now
Re: The Witcher 4 Gameplay Revealed, Running on PS5 at 60fps with Ray Tracing
Lots of potential!
But I want to say something to everyone... it's a technical demo, it's not gameplay (this is written in the screenshots, I'm not making it up)
I remember some people from CDPR saying before the release of CP2077 that the game was bug-free and polished. I prefer to keep my feet on the ground and wait for something more solid (real gameplay, with combat etc... something closer to release).
I hope it's amazing...I just don't want people to get their hopes up too high...I've seen too much in this industry already
Re: Fairgames, One of Sony's Last Live-Service PS5 Games, Loses Studio Founder Amid Internal Worries
Well, I already know the discussion that's going to take place here...
But I confess that seeing Jade fail in so many places makes me think that perhaps this is more her responsibility than that of the Playstation itself
I don't know what to think about Fairgames. I know many people want it to fail... I never wish that on a game. I haven't even seen gameplay to judge...but yes, it's complicated to be optimistic about Haven Studios/FairGames. It seems that the most likely scenario is that the game will be canceled/studio closed.
Well... if that happens, the only studio left that's doing a live service is Media Molecule, right?