@PercyChuggs If its the best game ever, but has framerate issues it will still completely ruin the game for me.
As I have said many times, I would buy a decent but not amazing game (eg 7/10) with decent visuals and good framerate (60fps, very limited drops), and happily enjoy it. However, a game could be the most amazing thing ever, look incredible etc, but if it had framerate issues it would give me headaches / make me feel sick, therefore unplayable.
I know and have spoken to a lot of people who are the same.
Regardless, there are so many great games coming out, and I have lots more in my replay/backlog. I don't need any game with performance issues.
@lazarus11 I stand by the fact that not many dev teams have managed 60fps with RT of any sort (as all types can be quite resource hungry); but what you say is quite true - they may compromise performance for very little in the visual dept.
RE Requiem looked night and day different on Pro (in the RT mode), but a major part of that was PSSR2 - RT was nice but not essential imo.
Just took another look at the modes and it seems Series S is 40fps max with no RT, and only 720p. This does not look good for 1080p with RT of some sort on base PS5. For Pro - who knows - it has significantly greater GPU power, but it just depends on how much they push settings.
Yet I have no interest in any of the games listed, and I only tend to buy AAA single player (with the odd AA on occasion). I think they need a rethink as to the type of SP games they are making.
@sawaoyamanaka I'm sure they do good - sometimes. But as I said, reports on local incidents and from people I have spoken to mean that I would never even consider joining one.
I'm not sure how unions differ between different industries - art/entertainment may be fairly unique, and Total protection against AI is very important.
However, after various reports / talks with people I know, local to me (non entertainment), I am no fan of how unions work, and would never join one myself.
If Sony loses this it could end up derailing gaming as a whole.
People think they will be happy, but the results will be felt the most by consumers who can't afford well in excess of £1000 for a console.
There are multiple worst case scenarios here. If Sony fears this could spread, they could go the nuclear option - they could simply use the UK as a warning to others and close down digital stores in the UK.
If Steam data is all you have to go on, that's all you have to go on - it is viable data at the end of the day.
But it is potentially only a tiny part of the full story - we all know some games sell vastly more on console, and it would be much better to see data also from Sony. That said, I'm not sure we will see it.
@ozkrmz It is certainly a more interesting proposition than another (proper) console from Xbox at this point in time - the last Xbox I owned was a 360, and after this gen I would never consider another.
As my previous post, the 2 big things that make it less enticing for me are 1) I highly enjoy Sony 1st party games (literally I consider them easily the best overall) which will only be available on PS6(/5), and I have virtually no interest in Xbox studios / GP, and 2) if I did decide to go down this route I think I would just go the extra and buy a more capable PC.
@AdamNovice I don't think it will ever happen, but there really needs to be some sort of control regarding companies clearly over reaching the limits of what copyright gives, without unaffordable law suits being the only option for those wishing to challenge (eg some sort of simple arbitration of does it break copyright, before courts are involved).
@AdamNovice I was going to comment that if the copyright is held by Sandfall, that's the end of it as far as I am concerned, but the info you (and others) have stated changes that completely.
If it's a standard French phrase, then you can't suddenly decide you own it until someone with enough money to fight you in court comes along...
The 'next Xbox' is simply a pre built PC - nothing more. It could gain a little bit of traction from those, like myself, who would be willing to spend more on hardware if PS6 isn't a big enough jump over PS5 Pro; then again a more expensive but significantly better PC would be FAR more tempting in that (unfortunate) eventuality.
BUT, I really like Sony 1st party games, so that would be a VERY hard choice to make.
On the opposite side, even if Xbox made all their games exclusive to PC, which would be a disaster for them financially; it wouldn't affect my decision at all, as there is so little they have developed that holds any interest for me.
@Shepherd_Tallon He was like 17, and had gone through some rough sh*t, and was overwhelmed / overcompensating. Personally I thought he added to the original.
@get2sammyb It is. Probably the 1st RE game in a long while which hasn't had a bad or even slightly boring section so far, and I am very close to the finish. Some really good ideas in the mix too, even if a certain 'cameo' felt underutilised.
Right up there with 2 Remake (sorry 4 Remake - I always liked zombies), which had it's issues (eg B scenarios being poorly realised) but was just so good overall.
Really looking forwards to this one. I just hope they don't go making too many changes to the characters/flow/story as CV was my 2nd favourite of the original games (very closely behind 2).
Had mine since launch (upgraded from PS5), and have been very happy. PSSR in its 1st iteration was generally pretty good, and better than a lot of the alternatives; it had issues with certain devs not using it correctly, and within UE5.
Going to be even happier going forwards if RER is any indication of PSSR2. On Pro you can use a mode that shows how the game looks on base PS5 without PSSR2, and the difference is literally night and day.
@Brigurugi
Well that's an opinion...
So, from your clearly far more evolved / ahead of the times opinion than myself from the UK, what should they have done differently, and do you think other markets will not show excellent sales for Requiem?
I also think you need to read less opinions on Twitter, sorry X (I'm a bit behind the times here), and give the game a go.
@Th3solution
I don't quite get it myself either - though a big part of it seems to me at least, that people are very eager to criticise Sony, sometimes disingenuously.
A sequel to me needs some growth, a lot of more of the same, and certainly not an entire change of everything.
GOWR, SM2, and GOY are what I would class as near perfect sequels.
RE has had some stinkers in my opinion - I thoroughly disliked 5, didn't even play 6, and 7 was excellent across it's first two thirds and garbage for the last third.
I don't know whether the fact that they keep changing location/themes/characters helps, but it is very true that Requiem goes back to revisit things from 2(/3)/4, doesn't suffer for it at all, and is an excellent game in my opinion. Im also actually glad they went back to 'zombies/virus' for this one.
My question would be why aren't Village or 4R on this list, being more recent?
If it's a case of they are more recent so most people already have them and don't need to 'catch up' , you would have thought that 7 would have been caught up in the wake of Village.
@themaladroit I have had 1st wave hardware a while now - PS4, PS4 PRO, PS5, PS5 PRO, and never had an issue (touch wood).
The only console I had issues with was the Xbox360 - 2 failed units under warranty - not for RROD, but for the less publicised Drive (disc) faults which were common.
Not quite finished it yet, but gave it a 9. It really is an excellent game, and an excellent RE game. Some excellent gameplay ideas here, and its great to see the return of zombies / T-virus.
An excellent showpiece game for Pro so far too, with PSSR2 being the game changer DF said it was. Only 1 area with noticeable fps issues, but given the area and how the fps varies between visits, this may be a bug, and you always have the 120fps mode to fall back on.
I think you have hit the nail on the head with Helix's price - its just going to be far too expensive to compete mass market, and also will come with a multitude of PC inherent drawbacks.
The main competition for the PS6 is going to be the PS5/Pro - if the PS6 does not seriously impress with it's hardware and software, a lot of people wont upgrade, particularly at the price point we all (should) know is coming (c £700 Digital).
Sony need to get the PS6 launch RIGHT, not rush out in response to Xbox.
Im sure I remember a while back DF discussing a number of games Capcom had shown them, and that this was the one that they didn't think was close enough technically, particularly base PS5 - maybe it's a good thing that they are not rushing it, as for me it's probably the game from them I'm most interested in.
RE requiem had an update patch earlier. Check your in game HDR settings (the chess board squares), as Im sure they have altered the calibration and mine was now completely out on the first section.
Just had an update patch come down. Afterwards, I had to redo the HDR settings (with the checkerboard squares) as the 1st one had changed significantly for me, and I had to reduce the sliding bar.
(@get2sammyb just a heads up in case you run an article)
@get2sammyb Good opinion piece, in fact I don't think there is anything here I would disagree with.
The 'waters' are about to get very 'muddy' with half PC consoles like next Xbox (if the rumours are true), Steam machine, etc. I always thought Sony's PC porting strategy was bad for their key business/brand, but it was about to get a whole lot worse in my opinion.
@Oram77 When family members need to prod you to make sure you are still aware of the outside world, and your head movement has reduced to reaching for the drink straw, it's time to take a break!
@Czar_Khastik I haven't finished it but I am close. I would say that it is a bump above other RE games in difficulty - thats not to say others don't have some really tricky sections (eg Village's fort), or that they are not manageable (NB frequent saves and trial and error are worthwhile), but it does seem to have more tricky sections than most. This is mainly as you can't (and don't want to) kill every enemy in the grace sections straight away, and boss fights are a bit more 'unique'.
If you are unsure, I would say try RE2 Remake first. I know its older, but it can be very cheap, so nowhere near the loss if you don't enjoy.
Not even considering this game until I see full framerate analysis.
Visuals (which I will judge myself), and whether it is actually worth playing based on reviews are not even on my radar until performance on PS5 Pro is proven.
The best I can say about this month's selection is at least they all have PS5 versions, but it's also apparent from the above that only half the games were seen as priority enough to review.
@FamilyGuyFAN44 Ive read / heard quite a few people talking about pulling the trigger and upgrading. If anything, I'm slightly surprised Sony didn't predict the extra demand if it's selling out - the results are pretty obvious.
@MrPeanutbutterz I thought Atreus was very likeable in Ragnarok, and whilst Kratos had clearly grown as a character, felt that the time was about right to retire him and have Atreus take the reigns (with Kratos as back up for when things get really bad).
Again, hopefully this is the rumoured Atreus side story.
GOWR left a number of details unresolved eg was Odin really dead or did his soul transfer to the raven of his which survived; Sindri's future; Atreus's quest to restore the giants.
Plus, I really liked Atreus as a character, and felt Ragnorok was a passing of the torch to him as a protagonist.
@twitchtvpat I have both in my house too. If someone doesn't have a suitable TV, that should just be their answer. But people shouldn't expect to see massive differences on still images or YouTube videos on their mobiles.
@Javafriek There isn't any real genuine debate - the Pro version looks vastly better. DF describe the improvement as "gigantic".
FYI RER on Pro includes a 2nd mode that runs the exact visuals of the base PS5 version, but at target 120fps, so you can easily see for yourself what base PS5 looks like.
To be fair, I think the Pro has been an excellent upgrade so far, and well worth the price. But if what we are seeing here is any indication of how good PSSR2 is, it is a massive win for owners and Sony too.
@tameshiyaku This 2nd version of PSSR for Pro was always the plan, and was spoken about since soon after it's launch (if not before). If anything its just a tiny bit later than 1st expected - probably as they have managed to add the auto updating of previously launched games.
The delay of PS6 until 2028/2029 just makes Pro a much better investment.
@jFug I'm playing on Pro and can switch between 2 modes. 1 includes PSSR2 and RT , the other is a match for the base PS5 image but at 120fps target instead of 60fps.
The image quality for both versions on screen looks better than that in this article; thats just a problem of fixed images, captured from a YouTube video, and probably compressed.
However, the comparative difference between the 2 versions is as big as you see here - if not, much bigger when you start to look at a full scene.
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Re: 'No One Is Buying This on PS5': PC Port Begging Already Unbearable as Sony Switches Strategy
As a PS5 Pro owner I refuse to buy any game from Sony that isn't also released on PC, Xbox, and Switch2! (Sarcasm)
Oh dear, I'm sure it will do very well, without a PC version lol.
The rubbish some people come out with...
Re: Xbox Targets 2027 for Project Helix Dev Kits, Calling Rumoured PS6 Release Into Question
I've thought for a while now (since Pro's launch) that PS6 wouldn't be until 2028.
The work done on PSSR2 only further confirms this imo.
I'm sure there was a plan for 2027, but these things change, and I'm sure the RAM cost crisis will have an effect.
As a 'PC in a box" rather than a console, I'm not 100% convinced that Xbox need the normal lead time for dev kits, but maybe I'm wrong.
Re: 'Whatever We Say, People Won't Believe Us': Crimson Desert Dev Promises Full PS5 Tech Breakdown for Launch
@PercyChuggs
If its the best game ever, but has framerate issues it will still completely ruin the game for me.
As I have said many times, I would buy a decent but not amazing game (eg 7/10) with decent visuals and good framerate (60fps, very limited drops), and happily enjoy it. However, a game could be the most amazing thing ever, look incredible etc, but if it had framerate issues it would give me headaches / make me feel sick, therefore unplayable.
I know and have spoken to a lot of people who are the same.
Regardless, there are so many great games coming out, and I have lots more in my replay/backlog. I don't need any game with performance issues.
Re: 'Whatever We Say, People Won't Believe Us': Crimson Desert Dev Promises Full PS5 Tech Breakdown for Launch
@lazarus11
I stand by the fact that not many dev teams have managed 60fps with RT of any sort (as all types can be quite resource hungry); but what you say is quite true - they may compromise performance for very little in the visual dept.
RE Requiem looked night and day different on Pro (in the RT mode), but a major part of that was PSSR2 - RT was nice but not essential imo.
Re: 'Whatever We Say, People Won't Believe Us': Crimson Desert Dev Promises Full PS5 Tech Breakdown for Launch
Just took another look at the modes and it seems Series S is 40fps max with no RT, and only 720p.
This does not look good for 1080p with RT of some sort on base PS5.
For Pro - who knows - it has significantly greater GPU power, but it just depends on how much they push settings.
Re: SEGA's PS5 Games Get Good Reviews, So Why Aren't You Buying Them?
Yet I have no interest in any of the games listed, and I only tend to buy AAA single player (with the odd AA on occasion). I think they need a rethink as to the type of SP games they are making.
Re: 'Whatever We Say, People Won't Believe Us': Crimson Desert Dev Promises Full PS5 Tech Breakdown for Launch
@trev666
It doesn't appear so, which is another massive Red flag.
The number of games that use RT at 60fps without tanking performance are very low, with most being Sony & Capcom, and in some of those cases Pro only.
Re: 'Whatever We Say, People Won't Believe Us': Crimson Desert Dev Promises Full PS5 Tech Breakdown for Launch
The level of suspicion is only present because of choices by the dev/publisher that have raised so many red flags...
I await the DF review of the Pro version with interest, but if its framerate has issues, I won't be buying.
Re: 'I Need a Union Contract to Feel Safe': Broken Hearted Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Star in New PS5, PS4 Game
@sawaoyamanaka
I'm sure they do good - sometimes. But as I said, reports on local incidents and from people I have spoken to mean that I would never even consider joining one.
Re: 'I Need a Union Contract to Feel Safe': Broken Hearted Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Star in New PS5, PS4 Game
I'm not sure how unions differ between different industries - art/entertainment may be fairly unique, and Total protection against AI is very important.
However, after various reports / talks with people I know, local to me (non entertainment), I am no fan of how unions work, and would never join one myself.
Re: As PS6 Delay Rumours Swirl, Fans Debate Ray Tracing's Worth
Its nice, as long as it doesn't come at the expense of performance.
PSSR2 is the game changer fir RE Requiem on Pro, not RT.
Re: PS5 Players Could Get Compensation as Sony Slammed for Monopolistic Practices in UK Court
If Sony loses this it could end up derailing gaming as a whole.
People think they will be happy, but the results will be felt the most by consumers who can't afford well in excess of £1000 for a console.
There are multiple worst case scenarios here.
If Sony fears this could spread, they could go the nuclear option - they could simply use the UK as a warning to others and close down digital stores in the UK.
Re: 'This Is Big Unemployed Behaviour': Overwatch Dev Roasts SteamDB Fanatics
If Steam data is all you have to go on, that's all you have to go on - it is viable data at the end of the day.
But it is potentially only a tiny part of the full story - we all know some games sell vastly more on console, and it would be much better to see data also from Sony. That said, I'm not sure we will see it.
Re: Crimson Desert's PS5, PS5 Pro Modes Revealed, PS5 Pro Offers Substantial Upgrades
Sounds impressive, but I'm not sure they aren't seriously over reaching their capability.
This game for me will live or die based on the DF review.
Re: 'Exclusives Are Absolutely Not Happening': Xbox Helix Will Share Library with PS6
@ozkrmz
It is certainly a more interesting proposition than another (proper) console from Xbox at this point in time - the last Xbox I owned was a 360, and after this gen I would never consider another.
As my previous post, the 2 big things that make it less enticing for me are 1) I highly enjoy Sony 1st party games (literally I consider them easily the best overall) which will only be available on PS6(/5), and I have virtually no interest in Xbox studios / GP, and 2) if I did decide to go down this route I think I would just go the extra and buy a more capable PC.
Re: Clair Obscur Dev Promises a 'Fair' Solution After Threatening Legal Action Against Unrelated Comic
@AdamNovice
I don't think it will ever happen, but there really needs to be some sort of control regarding companies clearly over reaching the limits of what copyright gives, without unaffordable law suits being the only option for those wishing to challenge (eg some sort of simple arbitration of does it break copyright, before courts are involved).
Re: Clair Obscur Dev Promises a 'Fair' Solution After Threatening Legal Action Against Unrelated Comic
@AdamNovice
I was going to comment that if the copyright is held by Sandfall, that's the end of it as far as I am concerned, but the info you (and others) have stated changes that completely.
If it's a standard French phrase, then you can't suddenly decide you own it until someone with enough money to fight you in court comes along...
Re: 'Exclusives Are Absolutely Not Happening': Xbox Helix Will Share Library with PS6
Xbox as a console brand is dead.
The 'next Xbox' is simply a pre built PC - nothing more. It could gain a little bit of traction from those, like myself, who would be willing to spend more on hardware if PS6 isn't a big enough jump over PS5 Pro; then again a more expensive but significantly better PC would be FAR more tempting in that (unfortunate) eventuality.
BUT, I really like Sony 1st party games, so that would be a VERY hard choice to make.
On the opposite side, even if Xbox made all their games exclusive to PC, which would be a disaster for them financially; it wouldn't affect my decision at all, as there is so little they have developed that holds any interest for me.
Re: 'It'd Be One Helluva Game': Resident Evil Star Wants Code Veronica PS5 Remake
@Shepherd_Tallon
He was like 17, and had gone through some rough sh*t, and was overwhelmed / overcompensating.
Personally I thought he added to the original.
Re: 'It'd Be One Helluva Game': Resident Evil Star Wants Code Veronica PS5 Remake
@get2sammyb
It is.
Probably the 1st RE game in a long while which hasn't had a bad or even slightly boring section so far, and I am very close to the finish. Some really good ideas in the mix too, even if a certain 'cameo' felt underutilised.
Right up there with 2 Remake (sorry 4 Remake - I always liked zombies), which had it's issues (eg B scenarios being poorly realised) but was just so good overall.
Re: 'It'd Be One Helluva Game': Resident Evil Star Wants Code Veronica PS5 Remake
Really looking forwards to this one. I just hope they don't go making too many changes to the characters/flow/story as CV was my 2nd favourite of the original games (very closely behind 2).
Re: PS5 Pro Sales Explode on the Back of PSSR 2 Hype, System Sells Out in Some Stores
Had mine since launch (upgraded from PS5), and have been very happy.
PSSR in its 1st iteration was generally pretty good, and better than a lot of the alternatives; it had issues with certain devs not using it correctly, and within UE5.
Going to be even happier going forwards if RER is any indication of PSSR2. On Pro you can use a mode that shows how the game looks on base PS5 without PSSR2, and the difference is literally night and day.
Re: The UK Has Gone Mad for Resident Evil After the Huge Success of Requiem on PS5
@Brigurugi
Well that's an opinion...
So, from your clearly far more evolved / ahead of the times opinion than myself from the UK, what should they have done differently, and do you think other markets will not show excellent sales for Requiem?
I also think you need to read less opinions on Twitter, sorry X (I'm a bit behind the times here), and give the game a go.
Re: The UK Has Gone Mad for Resident Evil After the Huge Success of Requiem on PS5
@Th3solution
I don't quite get it myself either - though a big part of it seems to me at least, that people are very eager to criticise Sony, sometimes disingenuously.
A sequel to me needs some growth, a lot of more of the same, and certainly not an entire change of everything.
GOWR, SM2, and GOY are what I would class as near perfect sequels.
RE has had some stinkers in my opinion - I thoroughly disliked 5, didn't even play 6, and 7 was excellent across it's first two thirds and garbage for the last third.
I don't know whether the fact that they keep changing location/themes/characters helps, but it is very true that Requiem goes back to revisit things from 2(/3)/4, doesn't suffer for it at all, and is an excellent game in my opinion. Im also actually glad they went back to 'zombies/virus' for this one.
Re: The UK Has Gone Mad for Resident Evil After the Huge Success of Requiem on PS5
My question would be why aren't Village or 4R on this list, being more recent?
If it's a case of they are more recent so most people already have them and don't need to 'catch up' , you would have thought that 7 would have been caught up in the wake of Village.
Re: Opinion: I Wonder if Xbox Helix Will Force Sony to Break Its PS6 Silence
@themaladroit
No problem - all hardware has a small 'failure rate' but (through experience) I have always though well of Sony's hardware
Re: Opinion: I Wonder if Xbox Helix Will Force Sony to Break Its PS6 Silence
@themaladroit
I have had 1st wave hardware a while now - PS4, PS4 PRO, PS5, PS5 PRO, and never had an issue (touch wood).
The only console I had issues with was the Xbox360 - 2 failed units under warranty - not for RROD, but for the less publicised Drive (disc) faults which were common.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil Requiem?
Not quite finished it yet, but gave it a 9.
It really is an excellent game, and an excellent RE game. Some excellent gameplay ideas here, and its great to see the return of zombies / T-virus.
An excellent showpiece game for Pro so far too, with PSSR2 being the game changer DF said it was. Only 1 area with noticeable fps issues, but given the area and how the fps varies between visits, this may be a bug, and you always have the 120fps mode to fall back on.
Re: Opinion: I Wonder if Xbox Helix Will Force Sony to Break Its PS6 Silence
I think you have hit the nail on the head with Helix's price - its just going to be far too expensive to compete mass market, and also will come with a multitude of PC inherent drawbacks.
The main competition for the PS6 is going to be the PS5/Pro - if the PS6 does not seriously impress with it's hardware and software, a lot of people wont upgrade, particularly at the price point we all (should) know is coming (c £700 Digital).
Sony need to get the PS6 launch RIGHT, not rush out in response to Xbox.
Re: If You're Loving Resident Evil Requiem on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're Old
Not sure this poll doesn't say more about the age of the average Pushsquare user, than it does the average age of RE Requiem players...
Re: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a Sick Gameplay Trailer, But Still No Release Date
Im sure I remember a while back DF discussing a number of games Capcom had shown them, and that this was the one that they didn't think was close enough technically, particularly base PS5 - maybe it's a good thing that they are not rushing it, as for me it's probably the game from them I'm most interested in.
Re: Nothing Was Ever Going to Catch Resident Evil Requiem in PS Store's February Chart
RE requiem had an update patch earlier.
Check your in game HDR settings (the chess board squares), as Im sure they have altered the calibration and mine was now completely out on the first section.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses an Astonishing 5 Million Sales in Its First Week
Just had an update patch come down.
Afterwards, I had to redo the HDR settings (with the checkerboard squares) as the 1st one had changed significantly for me, and I had to reduce the sliding bar.
(@get2sammyb just a heads up in case you run an article)
Re: Crimson Desert Confirms PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro, But Glowing Previews All Based on PC Version
Can we please delay the critical reviews of this game until after performance centered reviews?
Re: Opinion: Sony's PC Pullback Is the Right Move for PS5
@get2sammyb
Good opinion piece, in fact I don't think there is anything here I would disagree with.
The 'waters' are about to get very 'muddy' with half PC consoles like next Xbox (if the rumours are true), Steam machine, etc.
I always thought Sony's PC porting strategy was bad for their key business/brand, but it was about to get a whole lot worse in my opinion.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses an Astonishing 5 Million Sales in Its First Week
@Oram77
When family members need to prod you to make sure you are still aware of the outside world, and your head movement has reduced to reaching for the drink straw, it's time to take a break!
I jest, glad you are enjoying it!
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses an Astonishing 5 Million Sales in Its First Week
@Czar_Khastik
I haven't finished it but I am close.
I would say that it is a bump above other RE games in difficulty - thats not to say others don't have some really tricky sections (eg Village's fort), or that they are not manageable (NB frequent saves and trial and error are worthwhile), but it does seem to have more tricky sections than most.
This is mainly as you can't (and don't want to) kill every enemy in the grace sections straight away, and boss fights are a bit more 'unique'.
If you are unsure, I would say try RE2 Remake first. I know its older, but it can be very cheap, so nowhere near the loss if you don't enjoy.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses an Astonishing 5 Million Sales in Its First Week
@Oram77
Good grief - I haven't even completed my 1st playthrough. You must have taken a RE sabbatical!
On a serious note, you are eating aren't you lol!
Re: 'We're Not Hiding Anything': Crimson Desert Dev 'Sick' of Claims Around No PS5 Footage
Not even considering this game until I see full framerate analysis.
Visuals (which I will judge myself), and whether it is actually worth playing based on reviews are not even on my radar until performance on PS5 Pro is proven.
Re: Code Vein 2 Just Got a Lot Easier with Patch 1.0.5
If they fix the apalling performance properly (minor, limited drops only) I might be interested in this on sale.
The trouble is, I would want to see data to prove it before buying, and even if they do fix it, this is unlikely now.
Re: March 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
The best I can say about this month's selection is at least they all have PS5 versions, but it's also apparent from the above that only half the games were seen as priority enough to review.
Re: Sony Confirms Big PS5 Pro Upgrade Is Out in March, Better PSSR Upscaler
@FamilyGuyFAN44
Ive read / heard quite a few people talking about pulling the trigger and upgrading.
If anything, I'm slightly surprised Sony didn't predict the extra demand if it's selling out - the results are pretty obvious.
Re: More God of War PS5 Details Leak, Out in 2027 with New Protagonist
Whilst I would be more than pleased with an Atreus centered follow up to Ragnarok, the above just doesn't excite me at all I'm afraid.
Re: Rumour: God of War Dev Working on 'A New Franchise Within the God of War Universe'
@MrPeanutbutterz
I thought Atreus was very likeable in Ragnarok, and whilst Kratos had clearly grown as a character, felt that the time was about right to retire him and have Atreus take the reigns (with Kratos as back up for when things get really bad).
Re: Rumour: God of War Dev Working on 'A New Franchise Within the God of War Universe'
Again, hopefully this is the rumoured Atreus side story.
GOWR left a number of details unresolved eg was Odin really dead or did his soul transfer to the raven of his which survived; Sindri's future; Atreus's quest to restore the giants.
Plus, I really liked Atreus as a character, and felt Ragnorok was a passing of the torch to him as a protagonist.
Re: 'It's the Real Deal': Tech Experts Praise PS5 Pro's Upgraded Upscaler
@Frmknst
It is impossible for Pushsquare to 'unpick' RT and PSSR2 - 1 mode has both, the other (and base PS5) has neither.
The image is just 1 of many DF used to highlight the improvements offered by PSSR2 (in this case improvements to hair).
People need to watch the video on a TV, rather than rely on 1 image, captured from a YouTube video, and likely compressed, on their mobiles....
Re: Sony Confirms Big PS5 Pro Upgrade Is Out in March, Better PSSR Upscaler
@twitchtvpat
I have both in my house too.
If someone doesn't have a suitable TV, that should just be their answer. But people shouldn't expect to see massive differences on still images or YouTube videos on their mobiles.
Re: Sony Confirms Big PS5 Pro Upgrade Is Out in March, Better PSSR Upscaler
@Javafriek
There isn't any real genuine debate - the Pro version looks vastly better. DF describe the improvement as "gigantic".
FYI RER on Pro includes a 2nd mode that runs the exact visuals of the base PS5 version, but at target 120fps, so you can easily see for yourself what base PS5 looks like.
To be fair, I think the Pro has been an excellent upgrade so far, and well worth the price. But if what we are seeing here is any indication of how good PSSR2 is, it is a massive win for owners and Sony too.
Re: 'It's the Real Deal': Tech Experts Praise PS5 Pro's Upgraded Upscaler
@tameshiyaku
This 2nd version of PSSR for Pro was always the plan, and was spoken about since soon after it's launch (if not before).
If anything its just a tiny bit later than 1st expected - probably as they have managed to add the auto updating of previously launched games.
The delay of PS6 until 2028/2029 just makes Pro a much better investment.
Re: 'It's the Real Deal': Tech Experts Praise PS5 Pro's Upgraded Upscaler
@jFug
I'm playing on Pro and can switch between 2 modes. 1 includes PSSR2 and RT , the other is a match for the base PS5 image but at 120fps target instead of 60fps.
The image quality for both versions on screen looks better than that in this article; thats just a problem of fixed images, captured from a YouTube video, and probably compressed.
However, the comparative difference between the 2 versions is as big as you see here - if not, much bigger when you start to look at a full scene.