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Re: Talking Point: What's Your PlayStation VR Launch Experience Been Like?

Shellcore

I played Robinson at the VR roadshow in Sheffield last week. Resolution was awful and hated having the right stick switching the camera between different planes. I don't fully understand it, but it was like myst, switching between 90 degree fields of view. Plus, the games don't look inspiring at all. If this was a box you put under the tv for the same price, I don't think it would sell at all. A lot of the hype is just around wearing the tv on your face. Hate to be a negative nancy, but I'm kind of annoyed with the release line up and forthcoming "experiences".

Re: Review: Dragon Quest Builders (PS4)

Shellcore

Not sure if I missed this in the review, but for those who are wondering - there is a free play mode to build up as you would in Minecraft. Some crazy videos of other people's creations already on Youtube. Day one for me!

Re: No Man's Sky Being Investigated By Advertising Standards for Misrepresentation

Shellcore

@Bad-MuthaAdebisi My comment about the "hotel" being unfinished is to back the common line of thought that there were many things that were planned with good intentions to be in the game, but for whatever reason had to be cut. The movie trailer analogy probably has never happened, which is what makes the No Man's Sky trailer stand out, because that DID happen. The ASA aren't cry babies and this isn't disgruntled gamers holding the devs to task. This is a legal case based on objective facts. How much you (and I for that matter) enjoyed the game doesn't matter.

Re: No Man's Sky Being Investigated By Advertising Standards for Misrepresentation

Shellcore

@Galvatron I understand your argument, but I don't think the ASA have even noted the press releases or the interviews. This is a lot more simple, the trailer and the screenshots on the Steam store are not representative of the product. That's it.

I have enjoyed the game (platinumed it), but it doesn't somehow excuse the marketing issue (not even mentioning Sean and his PR). This is more like "I wanted to buy a red circle and I got a red oval". Objective, not subjective.

Re: No Man's Sky Being Investigated By Advertising Standards for Misrepresentation

Shellcore

@Bad-MuthaAdebisi If you watched a movie that didn't resemble the trailer that persuaded you to buy it, would you not be annoyed? How about pictures of a hotel that were taken before it was "finished" and turned out to be a dive in actuality? Advertising needs to hold true to the product people are buying. The onus isn't on the consumer on this one I'm afraid. That's why the ASA exists.

Re: Gamescom 2016: The Tomorrow Children Goes to Work from 6th September

Shellcore

The beta didn't really interest me. The No Man's Sky comparisons are fair, except you take a train to new islands instead of a starship to new planets. I did feel like actual work, although I think oppressiveness was part of the intentional game design. It's a shame that most of the items in the founders pack can be acquired within the first couple of hours of normal play. I will pass based on micro transactions.

Re: Here's Your First Look at Folders on PS4

Shellcore

Happy with folders, now custom backdrops (not profile pic). I will never be satisfied!!!

...and deletable trophies so I can give PP games a go without the annoyance of them ruining my completion average. First world problems.

Re: Rumour: Fallout: New Orleans Logo Trademarked

Shellcore

@PorllM New Vegas still suffered the increasing file size issue that afflicted Elder Scrolls/Fallout on PS3. Basically, the longer you played, the longer it would take to load..until the file size would squeeze out the PS3 itself and eat you.

Re: Video: Just How Beautiful Is No Man's Sky on PS4?

Shellcore

@TeslaChippie I spent some time with it last night. I like the small meta goals within the game, such as learning the words and meeting new aliens. I've been on three planets and only resolved to filling out the encyclopaedia on planets which aren't trying their best to kill me. I can see the game as a whole being grindy and repetitive, but the feedback loop (for now) is quite addictive. It's Friday and I won't be going to the pub tonight. With eyes open to what this game really is, I think this game fills a certain niche I haven't explored before.

Re: Video: Just How Beautiful Is No Man's Sky on PS4?

Shellcore

I've read the impressions, frowned at the bad news stories and consulted the divided mess on Metacritic. Just been out and bought it from the store. I don't know what's wrong with me. I understand it's distinctly average (compared to the hype) and caved regardless. I'm just intrigued and hopeful for the future updates.

Re: Feature: 6 Features PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Must Include

Shellcore

@BAMozzy Thanks for the explanation. I can see how that would be useful for the reasons you stated - especially for multiplayer. I have been trying to plat games before moving on (not always possible), so delete on achieving this. More a money saving technique than trophy hunting - but also a space saver. Thanks again

Re: Feature: 6 Features PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Must Include

Shellcore

Can someone explain to me why there is an issue with storage space? The only thing I can think of is that space may be tight if you are not deleting games you are done with (which can be downloaded again anytime). I have been prompted to delete files to make space for new downloads, but it doesn't take long to find something that is fine to go. Larger disk space will only work up to a point, but once that cap has been hit, the amount of time cleaning up would be the same.

Re: Marvel Ultimate Alliance PS4 Isn't a Particularly Heroic Port

Shellcore

@adf86 I don't understand the business need to be anti-competitive. Just as driving value out of the market is not advisory' effectively price fixing to please other businesses with outdated business models is just strange. They should be pleasing the consumer. As much as I enjoy spending time in my local game at lunch, if I see something I like, I will check the price online first. Amazon also stock physical products. Obviously, psn store does not. What part of this makes sense?

Re: Store Update: 12th July 2016 (Europe)

Shellcore

From what I've just read on the official announcement, this weeks release of Neverwinter is like an early access with benefits for about 20 dollars (£ not mentioned). Full free release the week after.

Re: Enlist for The Division with Amazon Prime Day Sale

Shellcore

Just no time for me to check this out. I am Setsuna > No Man's Sky > Mankind Divided > FFXV > The Last Guardian > Skyrim Special Edition. With ABZU, God Eater 2, Witcher 3 (GOTY), GT Sport and World of FF also looking suspiciously at my wallet, the time for looking backwards for my fix is well and truly done for the year. Don't even talk about VR and Neo (or whatever it's known as today). Good time to be a gamer!