And that's fine. I'm happy that gamers that are interested in this genre of game are well served, in the same way I am enjoying the renaissance of JRPG titles.
My issue does come however when souls like mechanics get shoehorned into every title where they don't feel necessary just because it's the trend of the day. It becomes exhausting.
My God I am so on the hook with Persona 5. I absolutely love the characters and the world. But I'm not sure about this one.
The music in the trailer does pull me immediately back in to that world but there seem to be a lot of reused environmental assets - and I'm not into Gacha games at all. I steer clear of those almost as much as I do souls-likes. I don't think this one is for me
I disagree with the argument that Persona 6 is further away because of this title though. This is being made by a completely different developer and the thing holding up a new Persona is surely the fact that Persona Team has been working on Metaphor Re:Fantazio
@Kidfunkadelic83 No. In fact if it is multiplat, then I often download and play the demo on Nintendo Switch instead. Makes zero sense locking demos behind a paywall
O boo hoo. How on earth can they make such ludicrous comments like:
"We adopt what I would call a more fiscally responsible approach to media investments"
Perhaps if Microsoft invested in advertising they wouldn't be in third place. They have no-one but themselves for not diverting a bigger proportion of their budget into the media side of things. It's called growing your business. To criticise Sony for that is madness. It's almost like Sony has to spend more on advertising to make up for the fact Microsoft is buying up half the industry.
It's nonsense like this which is why I actively dislike Microsoft and will never buy into their ecosystem. It's pathetic. They are one of the richest companies in the world. Get your house in order.
I'm sure this playing pauper has nothing to do with the fact FTC is calling them out for broken promises over the Activision blizzard merger either...
@WhiteRabbit Thanks!!! Have you found any problems with screen burn etc? That is my one fear - though I will say I've never had a problem with PS Vita or my Switch OLED.
It should feel like a big jump. I can't justify upgrading often (and my wife won't let me more to the point 😅) so I have been rocking a 1080p Sony from 2012. It's been a great TV but you can tell it is starting to reach end of life.
I have heard about screen glare so I think the blinds will be getting a good workout during the day!
@WhiteRabbit Thank you. I'm genuinely intrigued to see how much of a jump it will be for some of my favourite PS5 games!
I picked up the LG C3 (48"). Been hearing people talk for years about how good the C series is for gaming so decided to take the plunge. Hoping it lives up to the hype!!
Nothing stopping them announcing it at TGS and dropping in October for Christmas - with that said, i wouldn't be surprised to see a pro model dropped to release alongside GTA6.
I still don't feel the need for a pro though and won't be getting one unless my PS5 breaks. Then again, I'm probably not the target market given I only upgraded to my first 4k tv yesterday 😅 Can't wait for it to arrive.
People investing in gamepass need to really think about the value at $20 a month. That is $240 a year. If Microsoft only release 3 first party titles a year, that would cost $210 if you were to buy them outright at an assumed cost of $70 (and that assumes you can't buy them cheaper at physical stores, and you want all 3).
Microsoft's output each year has never been fantastic so it's unlikely you would see many more than 3 first party games you would want to play so there is alot of reliance on third party deals to bolster the line up - which recently look to have been a little weaker as developers either move away from subscription, or ask for more money than Microsoft is willing to pay upfront.
I just don't think the model is sustainable and it will be interesting to see how this goes. I expect many will migrate to gamepass pc which is cheaper (without the paid online requirement too).
Either way, Sony was absolutely correct not to drop its day 1 titles into PS Plus. They cost too much too make and the company would soon be on its knees if it followed microsoft's example as Sony simply can't afford to prop playstation up in the same way
Heard this is one of the best, so will probably try it. I actually bought it on vita years ago when Sony threatened to close the store, but didn't get around to playing it.
Just watching the trailer we really do need to doff our caps to the Falcom Sound Team. Best in the business
My free time will probably be spent working or watching the England game this weekend. Any gaming time I get will be spent making progress on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (up to chapter 11 now), or helping my daughter mop up some bits on the new dreamlight valley star path
Not for me thanks. I enjoy assassins creed titles but life is short and games to play are many - these titles are far too long to play through again - for me at least. I'm sure there is a market for it, so good news for those who want them I guess
@Llamageddon Thanks for that. I'll certainly keep my fingers crossed and keep watching impression videos and previews etc.
I do think with some of these titles there is an element of journalists and commentators (not accusing push square of this btw) needing to avoid taking the easy option of simply slapping a souls tag on everything in their reporting, when it's probably not a fair comparison
As a parent to 2 young children, and limited free time due to life and work commitments, I won't buy difficult games anymore . I just don't have time to dedicate to learning how to master them. I've bounced quickly off every souls game and souls-like game. That doesn't mean I don't like a challenge - I do, but I want to feel I am making progress in an evening.
With that said, not every game has to cater for everyone, and there are plenty of other games out there that I can have a great time with so I don't think developers should have to hinder their vision if they want to make a difficult game.
My only caveat is that currently, souls-likes appear to be the genre of choice, so I am getting a little frustrated seeing some awesome looking games like black myth wukong and phantom blade zero and feeling like I won't be able to play them.
@AndyKazama Yes. Any idea what has happened there? It seems to have just gone down over the weekend and there is no new anywhere about what has happened. Trying to remember if I had any live preorders with them 😣
It's a fantastic game. The music is unreal (dare I say leaps ahead of much of Rebirth) - although I didn't vibe with the Titan boss battle music.
The Eikon battles were spectacular - if a little basic in terms of the mechanics.
I loved the story and the characters, and the battle system was a lot of fun (not sure I want it for all of my FF games, but I enjoyed it for this).
Definitely a few flaws - the side quests were generally pretty dull - go here, kill this - when there would have been an opportunity to try something a bit different to add even a little levity into proceedings - although I did like how finishing these helped the hideaway to grow.
And at least the single moogle in the game actually.... looked...like...a...moogle (seriously, what are those things in FF7 Rebirth? Nightmare fuel!)
A great game that I will definitely be returning to.
Haha oh Gex. I remember my dad agreeing to buy me a game and I randomly picked up enter the gecko due to the cover art. I knew absolutely nothing about it, but I do remember really enjoying it.
It's a real shame this, but it was doomed for failure. Having owned PSVR1 I really wanted it to succeed - but it was clear from the outset that Sony wasn't going to sufficiently invest in first party software to make it worthwhile this time around.
That Nintendo direct was excellent. Combined with the Xbox showcase it's really shown up how poor Sony has become with its communication and marketing. I've pencilled in a handful of games that are more than likely day 1 buys. Slightly surprised not to see Final Fantasy 9 Remake - So I'll foolishly hold onto the hope that Sony still has a showcase planned for later in the year.
I CANNOT wait for this. FF9 is my favourite game of all time - I feel like this is likely to be more of a 1:1 remake when compared to 7. My only worry is how much it ties to the anime coming to netflix. We haven't seen anything from that but from the description the animation style could be a little unusual
I don't want the ads to be honest. I just want to get straight into the game I'm playing. Most games these days do a good enough job on the home screen when you launch the title if there is something they want you to be aware of
I loved the original game when it came out, but it's more than time to move on now. The sequel was beyond good and evil in name only. It was a classic example of ubi chasing industry trends at the time
I think its an inevitability. When you watched the showcase yesterday, I think everything other than MGS was labelled as coming day 1 to gamepass. I don't see a future where that can be sustainable, unless Microsoft supplement development costs through sales on Playstation. Gamepass simply doesn't have enough subscribers, and growth seems to have plateued. It's Microsoft's only option, short of shuttering studios because at the end of the day, they are a business, not a charity and need to be profiting off these releases
Give Microsoft their flowers. It was a very well put together show. It was well paced, had a good variety of games (something for everyone - although did slightly lean too far into their image of old in terms of the genre of game they are known for), and - crucially- gave xbox owners an idea of what else is coming this generation. That was exactly what Microsoft needed. Another flub and that was it for them, but I am genuinely seeing enthusiasm online and rightly so.
Personally I find these kind of shows build hype and excitement - and I would love Sony to put out something similar
Had me worried when you mentioned episodes 😅. Definitely no place for the episodic format now (by which I mean episodes being released weeks or months apart)
I love LiS so can't wait for this. Definitely did a double take when they said it was Max though
People need real problems. Seems like a good business move that might even encourage a few people to buy a playstation. And given the market on Playstation for this may be slightly smaller then they increase chances of maximising income. Seems like a no brainer to me.
Excellent will finally pick it up then 👍 - It's a shame there isn't a cheaper version without the D/L code for the first alan wake though - will be interesting to see if it makes a big difference to sales.
They say that it's because people kept asking, but I reckon it's most likely that sales were softer than they wanted because of the decision to go digital only
Shawn Layden warned about this years ago. It would have been fascinating to see a Sony under his control and how it would have developed. Developer scope has blown out of control and gamer expectations with it.
Sony should have diversified to release more titles like uncharted lost legacy and Spiderman miles morales, and Ratchet and Clank that could be put out more regularly. Back in the PS2 days, Astrobot would never have been described as a 'smaller' title - but it has been tagged with that brush despite looking like a fully fledged ps studios banger.
These big games are getting just way too big imo. It's almost impossible to get through stuff
@get2sammyb Yes I totally agree. I've already ordered Astro and will be ordering this as soon as pre orders go live. Sony needs to see that a variety of different experiences will sell - beyond their usual output (ironically I bet this will sell huge numbers on switch - genuinely curious about what impact that will have on Sony's thinking for other titles with crossover appeal)
The last week has shown the fun, colourful side of Sony that has been missing for a while (since Japan studio shuttered)
Geoff set expectations, but even then I felt like it underwhelmed. The gaming industry just feels like its in a bit of a rut right now.
Lego Horizon looks fun and fresh, phantom blade looks decent, physical alan wake 2, sonic generations, and power rangers all look good - and quidditch was a decent announcement (happy to try for free on ps plus) - but as ever what is with all the random skits and ads throughout. Truly bizarre. Takes away massively from the show.
Does look like a number of third parties have committed to Microsoft and Nintendo's shows this month - final fantasy 9 and dragon quest 3 hd being very heavily rumoured
@AFCC I loved that demo. Wanted that game so badly (even more so seeing what it sells for given I never used to sell my games).
Those demo discs were always amazing. Some were so ridiculously generous. I remember the Tekken 3 and Tony Hawks demos getting more playtime than other full games 😅
Just preordered my copy - just under £54 at shopto with my gold membership. A little pricier than I expected (was working on basis of it costing £49.99), but no doubt will be worth every penny
Please just make a hogwarts sequel at this point. The groundwork is there for something - pun not intended - magical. It just needs some refinement (stronger story quests for a start)
I'm actually interested in this. I love Lego (looking at my lego tallneck now), and I really enjoy Horizon. My main question is why Sony would put this in summer game fest rather than their own State of Play. This would have definitely improved the overall show imo
Wonder if some of this stuff gets announced at the xbox showcase. Square and Microsoft were on stage together recently, and there are rumours of the show being a good one for JRPG fans
Hope they look at the success of helldivers and excitement for Astrobot and realise they can broaden their slate by releasing more smaller titles (like shawn layden advocated for) per year, rather than always going for the huge AAA titles - and obviously moving away from the live service push (10+ games i believe they threatened). No issue with them working on 1 or 2 but they don't need any more than that - they've struck gold with Helldivers, but it will be extremely difficult to replicate that success
@Donjuanton Mine did that. Suggest you take the covers off and use a vacuum on the designated vacuum holes (and separately clean the vents and fan cover with a cotton bud). It seemed to work for me.
I've had the same occur with 2 PS5's now. It's a very poorly designed console imo. I've never had to clean out my consoles before
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Re: Poll: Are You Sick of Soulslike Games?
Can't stand them, won't buy them, and never will.
And that's fine. I'm happy that gamers that are interested in this genre of game are well served, in the same way I am enjoying the renaissance of JRPG titles.
My issue does come however when souls like mechanics get shoehorned into every title where they don't feel necessary just because it's the trend of the day. It becomes exhausting.
Re: Special Concord PS5 Controller Looks More Appealing Than the Game
@RBMango An Astro pad would be peak. Definitely keeping my fingers crossed.
I quite like this as special edition controllers go, but don't think it needs the logo on the back of the pad
Re: Gacha Spinoff Persona 5: The Phantom X Coming to Console, with More on the Way
My God I am so on the hook with Persona 5. I absolutely love the characters and the world. But I'm not sure about this one.
The music in the trailer does pull me immediately back in to that world but there seem to be a lot of reused environmental assets - and I'm not into Gacha games at all. I steer clear of those almost as much as I do souls-likes. I don't think this one is for me
I disagree with the argument that Persona 6 is further away because of this title though. This is being made by a completely different developer and the thing holding up a new Persona is surely the fact that Persona Team has been working on Metaphor Re:Fantazio
Re: Sample Rise of the Ronin in New PS5 Demo Available Now
@Kidfunkadelic83 No. In fact if it is multiplat, then I often download and play the demo on Nintendo Switch instead. Makes zero sense locking demos behind a paywall
Re: 'PlayStation's Blessed with Marketing Budgets We're Not Able to Enjoy,' Xbox Bigwig Bemoans
O boo hoo. How on earth can they make such ludicrous comments like:
"We adopt what I would call a more fiscally responsible approach to media investments"
Perhaps if Microsoft invested in advertising they wouldn't be in third place. They have no-one but themselves for not diverting a bigger proportion of their budget into the media side of things. It's called growing your business. To criticise Sony for that is madness. It's almost like Sony has to spend more on advertising to make up for the fact Microsoft is buying up half the industry.
It's nonsense like this which is why I actively dislike Microsoft and will never buy into their ecosystem. It's pathetic. They are one of the richest companies in the world. Get your house in order.
I'm sure this playing pauper has nothing to do with the fact FTC is calling them out for broken promises over the Activision blizzard merger either...
Truly pathetic
Re: Doubt Cast Over PS5 Pro Actually Releasing This Year
@WhiteRabbit Thanks!!! Have you found any problems with screen burn etc? That is my one fear - though I will say I've never had a problem with PS Vita or my Switch OLED.
It should feel like a big jump. I can't justify upgrading often (and my wife won't let me more to the point 😅) so I have been rocking a 1080p Sony from 2012. It's been a great TV but you can tell it is starting to reach end of life.
I have heard about screen glare so I think the blinds will be getting a good workout during the day!
Re: Doubt Cast Over PS5 Pro Actually Releasing This Year
@WhiteRabbit Thank you. I'm genuinely intrigued to see how much of a jump it will be for some of my favourite PS5 games!
I picked up the LG C3 (48"). Been hearing people talk for years about how good the C series is for gaming so decided to take the plunge. Hoping it lives up to the hype!!
Re: Doubt Cast Over PS5 Pro Actually Releasing This Year
Nothing stopping them announcing it at TGS and dropping in October for Christmas - with that said, i wouldn't be surprised to see a pro model dropped to release alongside GTA6.
I still don't feel the need for a pro though and won't be getting one unless my PS5 breaks. Then again, I'm probably not the target market given I only upgraded to my first 4k tv yesterday 😅 Can't wait for it to arrive.
Re: Talking Point: Was Sony Right to Resist Adding PS5 Exclusives to PS Plus Day One?
People investing in gamepass need to really think about the value at $20 a month. That is $240 a year. If Microsoft only release 3 first party titles a year, that would cost $210 if you were to buy them outright at an assumed cost of $70 (and that assumes you can't buy them cheaper at physical stores, and you want all 3).
Microsoft's output each year has never been fantastic so it's unlikely you would see many more than 3 first party games you would want to play so there is alot of reliance on third party deals to bolster the line up - which recently look to have been a little weaker as developers either move away from subscription, or ask for more money than Microsoft is willing to pay upfront.
I just don't think the model is sustainable and it will be interesting to see how this goes. I expect many will migrate to gamepass pc which is cheaper (without the paid online requirement too).
Either way, Sony was absolutely correct not to drop its day 1 titles into PS Plus. They cost too much too make and the company would soon be on its knees if it followed microsoft's example as Sony simply can't afford to prop playstation up in the same way
Re: Next Like a Dragon Title a Surprise for Fans, RGG Studio Teases
Overcooked 3: Like a Dragon?
Re: Classic Action RPG Remaster Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Slashes to PS5, PS4 in 2025
Heard this is one of the best, so will probably try it. I actually bought it on vita years ago when Sony threatened to close the store, but didn't get around to playing it.
Just watching the trailer we really do need to doff our caps to the Falcom Sound Team. Best in the business
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 535
My free time will probably be spent working or watching the England game this weekend. Any gaming time I get will be spent making progress on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (up to chapter 11 now), or helping my daughter mop up some bits on the new dreamlight valley star path
Re: DON'T NOD Delays the Promising Lost Records on PS5 to Avoid New Life Is Strange
I missed the announcement of this one somehow. It looks super interesting. Definitely going to pick this up.
Re: Assassin's Creed Remakes Are on the Way, Ubisoft Confirms
Not for me thanks. I enjoy assassins creed titles but life is short and games to play are many - these titles are far too long to play through again - for me at least. I'm sure there is a market for it, so good news for those who want them I guess
Re: Poll: Can a Game's Brutal Difficulty Put You Off Playing It?
@Llamageddon Thanks for that. I'll certainly keep my fingers crossed and keep watching impression videos and previews etc.
I do think with some of these titles there is an element of journalists and commentators (not accusing push square of this btw) needing to avoid taking the easy option of simply slapping a souls tag on everything in their reporting, when it's probably not a fair comparison
Re: Poll: Can a Game's Brutal Difficultly Put You Off Playing It?
@JalapenoSpiceLife haha it happens every generation to the point it does get boring, doesn't it?
And now we are where we are with souls-likes and live service games. Does make me wonder what PS6 generation will look like 🤔
My goodness, don't give them ideas 😅 Overcooked 3 - eat your soul edition
Re: Poll: Can a Game's Brutal Difficultly Put You Off Playing It?
As a parent to 2 young children, and limited free time due to life and work commitments, I won't buy difficult games anymore . I just don't have time to dedicate to learning how to master them. I've bounced quickly off every souls game and souls-like game. That doesn't mean I don't like a challenge - I do, but I want to feel I am making progress in an evening.
With that said, not every game has to cater for everyone, and there are plenty of other games out there that I can have a great time with so I don't think developers should have to hinder their vision if they want to make a difficult game.
My only caveat is that currently, souls-likes appear to be the genre of choice, so I am getting a little frustrated seeing some awesome looking games like black myth wukong and phantom blade zero and feeling like I won't be able to play them.
Re: UK Video Game Retailer GAME Will Reportedly Stop Stocking Video Games
@AndyKazama Yes. Any idea what has happened there? It seems to have just gone down over the weekend and there is no new anywhere about what has happened. Trying to remember if I had any live preorders with them 😣
Re: UK Video Game Retailer GAME Will Reportedly Stop Stocking Video Games
Don't understand the complaints. Game need that valuable shelf space for more Funko pop figures that won't sell.
As others have said Gamestation was brilliant. It was a sad day when Game bought them out
Re: Poll: One Year Later, What Are Your Thoughts on Final Fantasy 16?
It's a fantastic game. The music is unreal (dare I say leaps ahead of much of Rebirth) - although I didn't vibe with the Titan boss battle music.
The Eikon battles were spectacular - if a little basic in terms of the mechanics.
I loved the story and the characters, and the battle system was a lot of fun (not sure I want it for all of my FF games, but I enjoyed it for this).
Definitely a few flaws - the side quests were generally pretty dull - go here, kill this - when there would have been an opportunity to try something a bit different to add even a little levity into proceedings - although I did like how finishing these helped the hideaway to grow.
And at least the single moogle in the game actually.... looked...like...a...moogle (seriously, what are those things in FF7 Rebirth? Nightmare fuel!)
A great game that I will definitely be returning to.
Re: GEX Trilogy Revives a Long Lost 90s Mascot on PS5, PS4
Haha oh Gex. I remember my dad agreeing to buy me a game and I randomly picked up enter the gecko due to the cover art. I knew absolutely nothing about it, but I do remember really enjoying it.
Re: Sony Is Allegedly Pulling PSVR2 Funding, Report Claims
It's a real shame this, but it was doomed for failure. Having owned PSVR1 I really wanted it to succeed - but it was clear from the outset that Sony wasn't going to sufficiently invest in first party software to make it worthwhile this time around.
Re: Sony Game LEGO Horizon Adventures Reveals Footage in Nintendo Direct
That Nintendo direct was excellent. Combined with the Xbox showcase it's really shown up how poor Sony has become with its communication and marketing. I've pencilled in a handful of games that are more than likely day 1 buys. Slightly surprised not to see Final Fantasy 9 Remake - So I'll foolishly hold onto the hope that Sony still has a showcase planned for later in the year.
Re: Ridiculous Action Game Killer Bean Will Be Blasting to PS5 Eventually
When I first saw the trailer I thought James Pond was making a comeback
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Will Get Free Post-Launch DLC
Game is going to be quite wonderful, isn't it?
Re: Final Fantasy 9 Remake Is Almost Certainly Real as Another Database Leak Appears
I CANNOT wait for this. FF9 is my favourite game of all time - I feel like this is likely to be more of a 1:1 remake when compared to 7. My only worry is how much it ties to the anime coming to netflix. We haven't seen anything from that but from the description the animation style could be a little unusual
Re: PS5 Needs to Do a Better Job of Alerting You to the Things Going on in Your Games
I don't want the ads to be honest. I just want to get straight into the game I'm playing. Most games these days do a good enough job on the home screen when you launch the title if there is something they want you to be aware of
Re: Beyond Good & Evil 2 Seemingly Vapourware After Another No-Show at Ubisoft Forward
I loved the original game when it came out, but it's more than time to move on now. The sequel was beyond good and evil in name only. It was a classic example of ubi chasing industry trends at the time
Re: Legendary PS2 Platformer Sly Cooper Will Have a Platinum on PS5, PS4
Bravo on the sub heading 👏
Re: Xbox Bigwig Confirms Many More Microsoft Games Are Coming to PS5
I think its an inevitability. When you watched the showcase yesterday, I think everything other than MGS was labelled as coming day 1 to gamepass. I don't see a future where that can be sustainable, unless Microsoft supplement development costs through sales on Playstation. Gamepass simply doesn't have enough subscribers, and growth seems to have plateued. It's Microsoft's only option, short of shuttering studios because at the end of the day, they are a business, not a charity and need to be profiting off these releases
Re: PS5 Fans Beg Sony for a More Fulfilling Livestream in the Aftermath of Xbox Show
Give Microsoft their flowers. It was a very well put together show. It was well paced, had a good variety of games (something for everyone - although did slightly lean too far into their image of old in terms of the genre of game they are known for), and - crucially- gave xbox owners an idea of what else is coming this generation. That was exactly what Microsoft needed. Another flub and that was it for them, but I am genuinely seeing enthusiasm online and rightly so.
Personally I find these kind of shows build hype and excitement - and I would love Sony to put out something similar
Re: Max Caulfield Returns in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure on PS5
Had me worried when you mentioned episodes 😅. Definitely no place for the episodic format now (by which I mean episodes being released weeks or months apart)
I love LiS so can't wait for this. Definitely did a double take when they said it was Max though
Re: Some PlayStation Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over LEGO Horizon Being on Switch
People need real problems. Seems like a good business move that might even encourage a few people to buy a playstation. And given the market on Playstation for this may be slightly smaller then they increase chances of maximising income. Seems like a no brainer to me.
Re: Even as a LEGO Game, Horizon Adventures' PS5 Visuals Are Off the Charts
Playstation blog comments are a mess over this 🤣 apparently this signals the end of playstation. Lunatics
Re: Horror Hit Alan Wake 2 Is Getting a Retail PS5 Release Because You Wouldn't Shut Up About It
Excellent will finally pick it up then 👍 - It's a shame there isn't a cheaper version without the D/L code for the first alan wake though - will be interesting to see if it makes a big difference to sales.
They say that it's because people kept asking, but I reckon it's most likely that sales were softer than they wanted because of the decision to go digital only
Re: PS5 Hardware Architect Says It May Take Less Time to Build a Console Than a Game Now
Shawn Layden warned about this years ago. It would have been fascinating to see a Sony under his control and how it would have developed. Developer scope has blown out of control and gamer expectations with it.
Sony should have diversified to release more titles like uncharted lost legacy and Spiderman miles morales, and Ratchet and Clank that could be put out more regularly. Back in the PS2 days, Astrobot would never have been described as a 'smaller' title - but it has been tagged with that brush despite looking like a fully fledged ps studios banger.
These big games are getting just way too big imo. It's almost impossible to get through stuff
Re: Even as a LEGO Game, Horizon Adventures' PS5 Visuals Are Off the Charts
@get2sammyb Yes I totally agree. I've already ordered Astro and will be ordering this as soon as pre orders go live. Sony needs to see that a variety of different experiences will sell - beyond their usual output (ironically I bet this will sell huge numbers on switch - genuinely curious about what impact that will have on Sony's thinking for other titles with crossover appeal)
The last week has shown the fun, colourful side of Sony that has been missing for a while (since Japan studio shuttered)
Re: Poll: Was Summer Game Fest 2024 Great or a Letdown?
Geoff set expectations, but even then I felt like it underwhelmed. The gaming industry just feels like its in a bit of a rut right now.
Lego Horizon looks fun and fresh, phantom blade looks decent, physical alan wake 2, sonic generations, and power rangers all look good - and quidditch was a decent announcement (happy to try for free on ps plus) - but as ever what is with all the random skits and ads throughout. Truly bizarre. Takes away massively from the show.
Does look like a number of third parties have committed to Microsoft and Nintendo's shows this month - final fantasy 9 and dragon quest 3 hd being very heavily rumoured
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures Is Official, Out on PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch
We're.......getting an actual lego thunderjaw arn't we? Right Lego? RIGHT LEGO????
This looks really good 👍 will enjoy this with the kids
Re: Tomba Special Edition Confirms Gameplay Enhancements on PS5, PS4
@AFCC I loved that demo. Wanted that game so badly (even more so seeing what it sells for given I never used to sell my games).
Those demo discs were always amazing. Some were so ridiculously generous. I remember the Tekken 3 and Tony Hawks demos getting more playtime than other full games 😅
Re: There's a Damn Good Reason to Buy Astro Bot Physically on PS5
Just preordered my copy - just under £54 at shopto with my gold membership. A little pricier than I expected (was working on basis of it costing £49.99), but no doubt will be worth every penny
Re: Batman: Arkham Dev Allegedly Enlisted to Work on Hogwarts Legacy After Suicide Squad Flop
Please just make a hogwarts sequel at this point. The groundwork is there for something - pun not intended - magical. It just needs some refinement (stronger story quests for a start)
Re: Rumour: LEGO Horizon Adventures Is a PS5, PC Game from Day One, Reveal at Summer Game Fest Tomorrow
I'm actually interested in this. I love Lego (looking at my lego tallneck now), and I really enjoy Horizon. My main question is why Sony would put this in summer game fest rather than their own State of Play. This would have definitely improved the overall show imo
Re: Multiple Square Enix Rumours Spread Like Wildfire Ahead of Summer Game Fest
Wonder if some of this stuff gets announced at the xbox showcase. Square and Microsoft were on stage together recently, and there are rumours of the show being a good one for JRPG fans
Re: The Latest State of Play Was Completely Leaked, and It's a Growing Problem with YouTube
Thank you for not running the story. Quality of the event notwithstanding, I much prefer going in to these with the element of surprise
Re: It's 'A Truly Exciting Time' for PlayStation as New Sony CEOs Take Control
Hope they look at the success of helldivers and excitement for Astrobot and realise they can broaden their slate by releasing more smaller titles (like shawn layden advocated for) per year, rather than always going for the huge AAA titles - and obviously moving away from the live service push (10+ games i believe they threatened). No issue with them working on 1 or 2 but they don't need any more than that - they've struck gold with Helldivers, but it will be extremely difficult to replicate that success
Re: Astro Bot Is the 'Biggest' Game Team ASOBI Has Ever Made
This will be so good. Every astro experience has been magical. More like this Sony. This is the sprinkling of magic Sony has been missing
Re: Astro Bot Raises the Bar for Sony's PS Studios Intros on PS5
Really hope this performs well. Will be ordering my copy as soon as I can
Re: Deals: PS5 Consoles, PSVR2, Games and Accessories Reduced in Sony's Days of Play Sale
Ff7 rebirth is £45 at Smyths Toys
WWE2k24 is £34.99
Last of us pt 1 is £37.99
Re: State of Play Officially Confirmed for 30th May, Updates on PS5, PSVR2 Games
@Donjuanton Mine did that. Suggest you take the covers off and use a vacuum on the designated vacuum holes (and separately clean the vents and fan cover with a cotton bud). It seemed to work for me.
I've had the same occur with 2 PS5's now. It's a very poorly designed console imo. I've never had to clean out my consoles before