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Re: Preview: The Outer Worlds 2 Doubles Down on RPG Gameplay to Great Effect

SBBuds

Wasn't impressed with the first instalment but will try this on GP. The first felt linear and on rails to much to be an RPG, stories don't interest me much and I stopped playing on the last level with a "what is the point?" feeling after slogging through the game which also felt great for the first few hours. Unfortunately that's the feeling I get with any story driven game. Hope this one feels more like an RPG.

Re: Call of Duty Dev Commits to Sensible Skins in Black Ops 7 Following Strong Community Backlash

SBBuds

I think people just want the old school cod back and you can't blame us, realistically though there's no chance. Sucks but it's to far gone. It's not just skins it's weapon packs, 2/3 battle passes each season and mini battle passes in between. They fire out a different Meta gun packs every 2 weeks with updates it seems. Then there's the skins, seems like there's at least one every week probably more. So for me it's how much resources are being used to produce all of that and not on the game? It's obvious that it is more important than the actual game to them. If anything the game suffers because they mess about with the stats of weapons so they can constantly sell meta weapon packs. Sucks lol.

Re: Poll: Are You Playing Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5?

SBBuds

Nahh not interested, not even for practically free on Xbox. I bought the original at launch and instantly hated it. That was before forced crossplay on Xbox, so it's probably a lot worse now online. I don't enjoy FPS campaigns at all so that wasn't on the cards either so no, I aint playing it.

Re: 'The Number of Live Service Games Is Not Important': PS5 Boss Gives Rare Insight into Strategy

SBBuds

As much as it will pain some people to realise, Live games fund SP games. I know this site doesn't do a most played chart, it would make for uncomfortable reading and wouldn't suit the Pushsquare bubble at all but live games dominate the top 40 most played, we all know that. Unless we wan't to play indies 24/7, LS games are a must for today's audience. I don't mind them, I don't like the F2P model that has come with them though.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 595

SBBuds

This months Extra was was good but i've checked them out and none are really my cup of tea so i'm sticking with 'The Girl who Stole Time' great little game, or big game lol, so much to do. Still waiting for a decent competitive shooter to scratch that itch, tried the F2P Delta Force, not the game for that itch. Not bad for a F2P but I doubt i'll be firing it back up. Might pick up Killing Floor 3 after my holiday, heard it's a bit basic atm but zombies and guns etc and it's pretty cheap so meh, will give it a go I reckon, they support their games well so it could be one for the future.

Re: Reactions to Stupid Call of Duty Skins May Make Dev Tone Down Black Ops 7

SBBuds

@RoomWithaMoose Maybe, to me it's just an excuse, virtual signalling to make money. They also like to push popular crazes, like the stupid doll thing out of Squid Games with the massive head. That was simply to capitalise on the popularity of the show. That's the last one I saw as I was finished with the game not long after that.

Re: Reactions to Stupid Call of Duty Skins May Make Dev Tone Down Black Ops 7

SBBuds

BS, it's not about making sure everybody is represented at all (another bandwagon, virtual signalling comment) it's about money, pure and simple. They get paid and will put anything in there for the money. I'd rather ejaculate barbed wire than purchase any of those skins. I didn't play Warzone anyway and i'm done with the game now I have all the MP camos on every gun. That's my endgame.

Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?

SBBuds

I didn't watch it. I'll read up on what was announced some time in the future. Can't stand the big "I am" attitudes that the presenters ooze. We're here to see games, not listen to the self important twaddle nonsense they come out with. First comment hit the nail on the head for literally every one of these shows/events. Same with BAFTAS, Oscars and anything else similar, never watch celebs or wanna be celebs do anything except their job, sports, games, acting, whatever. I couldn't care less about anything else. Virtual signaling BS.

Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2025?

SBBuds

It's not bad, played Coral Island, not a fan, it's all about building relationships etc, not for me but the rest of the game is ok'ish. Not really heard of the rest, Unicorn will maybe play one day but I have plenty to play atm. Just bought iGirl on PS and there's GP on Xbox which, well it's GP, you know the score. Premium is terrible again, f****n awful.

Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Go Up Against Battlefield 6 from 14th November

SBBuds

It depends on how EA handles crossplay and bots for me, hate both. Crossplay with PC splits the playerbase and that opens the door to bots filling empty slots. I know they said bots wouldn't be in our community games but what does that mean? I just want to play conquest 24/7 without ever having bots. As soon as I see a bot it will be game over for me. There were/are bots all over 2042. Hope CoD gets dethroned but like others have said, no chance, CoD is a fast paced arena game, totally different. I'll no doubt buy both, like the good ole days.

Re: Battlefield 6 Open Beta: All Weekend 2 Start Times and PS Plus Double XP

SBBuds

I jumped on it yesterday but didn't turn crossplay off, I panicked a little thinking it wasn't an option. Just looked it up and you can turn it off in the beta so I might enjoy it a bit more later without PC players. Won't play to much though will wait for launch. BF4 is the one to beat, best BF ever, better than the awsome (but not as good) Bcs, Put over a thousand hours into that game.

Re: Xbox Game Pass May Make Devs 'Wage Slaves', Says Ex-PlayStation Exec

SBBuds

The only point I would argue with in the posts since my last post (because most of it is speculation anyway) is Xbox haven't failed in the hardware department this gen, it can't be a fail if it was intentional and we have yet to see how it works out. The fail is just perspective that other platforms imply (or wish for).

Re: Xbox Game Pass May Make Devs 'Wage Slaves', Says Ex-PlayStation Exec

SBBuds

Another Gamepass article?! MS are doing something Sony can't (that's business right) and an ex Sony exec doesn't like it? Wow who'd of thunk it. Of course Sony don't like it, the title should of said "Ex Sony exec hates Netflix type game services because Sony can't afford to compete with MSs new business tactic." That's pretty much what he means. He just goes round the houses and tries to make himself out to be a white knight supporting the poor unfortunate devs, who lets not forget, CHOOSE to put their games on GP.

Re: Gritty FPS Ready or Not Ruled the PS Store in July 2025

SBBuds

Not a fan, tried several times, finished first mission on standard, got A+. The single player is shockingly bad. I play it slow and tactical and did the first mission easily but it just doesn't click with me. I bought the damn deluxe edition as well with all the DLC. I share my account with my youngest (15) he likes it so it's not a complete waste Glad it went down well but I wish i'd of bought something else.

Re: A Quote from a Sony Exec Is Causing a Hubbub Among PS5 Fans Again

SBBuds

Well they can charge as much as they want for exclusives, when you shoehorn or bottleneck consumers (exclusives) onto one platform then you can charge what you want. I think exclusives have driven up the cost of gaming. If we get rid of exclusives then games will be cheaper I reckon. Time will tell for sure.

Re: PlayStation the Driving Force Behind Xbox's Helldivers 2 Port

SBBuds

Oh lol the Xbox brand is far from dead or sunk Anyway good stuff, i'll still likely purchase this on PS even though I fully support games being ported, even day one games. We should be able to choose where we play our games. Maybe then the competition will be who provides the best service, deals or even, maybe one day, in the far, far future, the deciding factor will be who sells games the cheapest. I won't hold my breath though.

Re: Innocuous Days Gone Tweet Attracts Xbox Fans Like Flies to Slaughtered Freakers

SBBuds

Great game, nearly finished the campaign on hard. I honestly don't get the Xbox is a sinking ship perspective. It's absurd lol. Anyway Xbox getting it would be awsome, the more the merrier. I predicted this future for consoles 10+ years ago, last time I was on this site, i'm shocked more people didn't see it coming. Exclusive just makes the word exclude sound more inclusive. Whenever I read exclusive I always see the word exclude. Never liked them.

Re: PS Plus Overloads DayZ's Servers and Causes Connectivity Issues

SBBuds

Tried a while back, buggy, crappy inventory and it is impossible and I mean impossible to play and enjoy this game without heavily researching the game first. Some might say 'it doesn't hold your hand' but that's just an excuse, if a game is impossible to play without a guide then it's lazy. If you don't research heavily then you will wander round an empty feeling world wondering wtf you do.

Re: Poll: What Was Your PS5 Game of the Month for July 2025?

SBBuds

Nothing really, slow month for me, bought Ready or not but was very disappointed, may give it another go. Played four games on the list, didn't finish any of them. Will prob go back to Wuchang on GP at some point. Still on DG remaster, nearly finished, I don't seem to be able to stick to one game at the mo. Nothing seems to grab me, to much choice more than likely. Not enough good quality MP games which are my preference. Still have KF3, i girl and that cozy Shire game on my list for PS5 so it's certainly not quality that's the problem, just me Oh actually I finished Robocop but that was on launch day on Xbox, many moons ago, was ok.

Re: Battlefield 6 Beta: All Start Times and How to Get Early Access

SBBuds

Won't be playing the beta i'll just jump straight in on launch. Really want this to be amazing, sick of CoD also. Ps5 purchase for sure, just bought RON on Ps, kinda disappointed to be honest, I don't play betas or watch any gameplay, just jump in so i'm hoping BF6 fills a gap. I'll give RON more time, I didn't even finish the tutorial last night Wasn't feeling it. Just want a decent shooter, CooP or MP.

Re: Microsoft Reiterates It's the Top Publisher on PS5 in Earnings Call

SBBuds

Love human nature. Kinda weird to see all these people that are able to tell a trillion dollar company (a very successful trillion dollar company) that they don't know what they are doing

They seem to have PS jumping through their hoops and are controlling which direction the gaming market goes. Pretty impressive for a dead platform. S/c.

Re: PS Plus Essential Games for August 2025 Announced

SBBuds

Good month, managing to build up a backlog thanks to the service at last. Played some already on GP but i'll play them again, especially on the PS5/Pro, will be a better experience I reckon. Added Banishers to the list of will plays as well.

Re: 'Increasingly Selective Consumers' to Blame for Underperformance of Blades of Fire

SBBuds

It's the cost and sheer volume of games. To many and they all cost to much at launch. It's that simple. Drop the price and people will buy it. Ofc it's the new generations fault for liking the wrong games. Damn them. s/c. 71 on MC is to much of a gamble for many these days as there are cheaper games/services out there and probably just as good, might as well grab it in a sale and then take the risk. Maybe people are sick of 'researching' every game or watching some streamer play for several hours just to make sure you're not wasting your money? My opinion.

Re: Xbox U-Turn the First Step Towards Gamers Rejecting $80 Games

SBBuds

Funny that I don't know anyone that has a Switch 2. Everyone I know has an Xbox or PS/, noboidy at work has a S2, neither any of my friends, nor any of the people at the gym/shrug. There's no way I would pay £80 for a bog standard version of a game these days. No game is worth it. The market isn't what it used to be. Anyway good news

Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2025?

SBBuds

I'm part of the 3%! Abiotic Factor and yeah i'm happy enough with the Premium offerings for a change. Some good games Zoo Planet, Cyberpunk (even though not a fan), Banishers (read up on it, doubt it's for me) even if all arent to my liking there's a few on there i'll play at some point.

PS+ was ok, I don't expect much from that service but it's good enough for what it is. I won't be playing them though.

Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Ghost of Yotei?

SBBuds

Tried the first on Extra or whatever, wasn't a fan so not very hyped at all for this. Looks like it's going to be pushed hard At the time of writing there are 5 articles under 'Todays news' and they are all about this game.

Re: 10 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Announced for July 2025

SBBuds

Good month, wasn't a fan of Cyberpunk but New World is ok for an MMORPG. Will give Banishers a go (never heard of it) but Anibiotic Factory is my most anticipated. I've been turning my PS on every day wondering if it was out yet. Could just look but i'm not the googling type.