Unfortunately Ubisoft and it's Assassins Creed games became a victim of their own success, when it comes to Historical accuracy.
Keep in mid that AC Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla and Mirage, all ended up having Discovery Tour modes.
It may seem like a trivial thing, but it's not...
I mean, a bunch of action-adventure games get to be used in schools, museums and public presentations because they provide the best 3D mediums that can accurately depict their respective eras - that's A LOT !
And it's a high standard that every future AC game will have to live up to!
I don't get why Ubisoft didn't take that into account form the very start of AC Shadows development...
And I'm not talking about the whole Yasuke debacle here, but about the inclusion of expert architects and historians from the very start.
Now as a result, the game gets to miss the holiday season...
Of course there are also other reasons that contributed to the delay.
But not allocating the proper importance to historical accuracy was clearly a bad decision on their part, one that it's best to be remembered for their next AC title...
Why is this casual point of view even considered so relevant that it merits making article headlines ? The situation can very easily change tomorrow or next week... Nothing better worth reporting on right now ?
If I was to adorn a tin-foil hat for a minute, I would say that all of those gaming hardware price increases (consoles and PC), ads flooding every platform..... a general irking of gamers everywhere..... is part of a big push to slowly lead us towards cloud gaming, with subscription based access, no consoles, no physical game releases, etc...
A kind of slow "souring the milk" action is in progress, before they bring on the "best solution for this crisis is in the clouds !! " later on.
Mais oui, bien sur! And for whom is that ?
'Cause that would be a situation where you own no game (not as if you would 100% own a digital game right now, but at least there's the physical option)
Where they (the big corps) control basically everything, from what you play, to how you play, to "for how long" and "for how much".
They could increase the prices however they like, cut your access whenever they feel you've stepped out of line, add and remove access to games however they please...
And if you want zero ads ? "We have that tier on offer, of course, for a mere extra 50$ a month! Better hurry, it's a limited time offer, while supply lasts!"
And if you can't stand it, you're welcomed to hit the road... go join the competition if you want, 'cause there's gonna be none.
But that's all fairy tales ofc.
We'll see what the 2030's bring.
They shouldn't have released it in the first place, not worth the risk, not for this.
I'm surprised Sony didn't slap them with a "cease and desist" during the time it was live, they usually don't waste such opportunities.
It's a cold rainy "autumny" day today, not much to do outside, so it's time for some indoor activities.
Playing Astro Bot with my son on his PS5, helping him to do some double passes on a few levels where he didn't find every bot and puzzle piece. He's playing 'cause he's much better at it than I am (didn't play it for now, and i'm a little rusty since Astro's Playroom). And I'm watching, and suggesting hidden paths to take. Sometimes the scanning bird doesn't warn you if the start of the side path is too far from the target, so you still need to look out for them.
Works very well overall, we've got the golden crown on many areas so far 👍
And going for a little God of War Ragnarok for myself on PC in the evening, for the Steam achievements.
Have a fun weekend everyone!
@Shalooda Point is simple: most of Sony's first party exclusive games are already on PC, so if someone has a good PC, there's no need to spend 800 Euros on a PS5 Pro... The PC ports are already the best versions graphically speaking - PS5 Pro would bring nothing extra.
And if one also happens to own a PS5, then they're set at least until PS6.
This is just one point of view of many that are possible.
As the saying goes, "to each, his own"
15 minutes ago I was casually looking in my Steam library to see what games I have already installed. Except Black Myth Wukong, Elden Ring and Red Dead Redemption 2, here's the rest:
Ghost of Tsushima
God of war 2018
God of war Ragnarok
Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Zero Dawn
Spider Man Remastered + Miles Morales
The Last Of Us Part 1
Uncharted Legacy of Thieves
What's actually the point of paying 800 Euros for the PS5 Pro ?
@2here2there Not more than the middle part of Soul Reaver 2 when you go to the future, I remember that fighting against those creatures was quite difficult using the game's mechanics
Maybe they can address that in the Remaster (that is, if they are gonna touch on the combat and platforming that has aged really bad in both games... but that's a huge arse IF )
Since it didn't take time from the main dev team working on the eventual sequel, and it's being sold only as a 10$ upgrade, i guess it's ok, and I'm gonna buy it.
BUT
What irks me is that Sony chose again to remaster a game that didn't need it, while still grossly ignoring games that really do... like Bloodborne, the first 3 Uncharted games etc.
Good show, compared to their previous ones it was an obvious improvement.
Mostly because of Ghost of Yotei, that was quite the surprise!
Happening ~329 years after the previous game, it seems.
Very curious to see more gameplay, the mechanics, hows it gonna be compared to GoT.
I love the Legacy of Kain franchise! But those who decided this release was a good idea clearly don't even know the IP, or poses proper vision of what can be achieved with it if properly brought back... or at least care enough to do it justice.
Stirring people up with mandatory PSN log-in without proper reason, making the game unavailable in countries sans PSN, but, as usual, not using Denuvo to protect the PC port.
Easy for enterprising people to create and offer alternate solutions, and no surprise that gamers turned to them...
Many people haven't even heard of Banishers: GoNE. Valid for me also, I didn't even know it existed until I saw a "best story driven games" type of video on YT, totally by random chance, and at some time after the game's release...
It's not the fault of the IP, its a really good game... But they should invest more in marketing if they want their creations to be known and sales to reach desired numbers...
While it should not even be a requirement, as I understand it's also blown out of proportion in some countries, requesting an ID, or a mug picture etc...
Not to mention preventing the game from being bought digitally in countries without PSN service...
It's stupidly implemented!
For myself it's no biggie, I have 3 PSN accounts made over the years on my PS consoles, one in US, one in UK and one in my own European country, to benefit from multiple offers and currency differences (especially euro->$$ ).
I can use the US account to log in on Steam when required, without any problems or unusual requests ( works flawlessly even in God of War Ragnarok )
EDIT: btw, the PC port of GoW Ragnarok is top notch! Played for 6-7 hours and encountered no bugs or other issues, framerate is perfectly stable, 4k@60fps everything on Ultra, even without DLSS on my RTX 3090 SuprimX. Graphics are sharp and everything runs smooth. Very well executed by SMS and Jetpack Interactive, bravo!
Heh, even a somewhat lower rated title like Days Gone get's one... this HAS to be the lowest blow yet for gamers still hoping for a Bloodborne Remaster.
What's even more frustrating, is to see they would actually choose to make a Horizon, hell even a Days Gone remaster (new rumor floating around), but they won't touch Bloodborne with a tentpole - now THAT Remaster would actually sell like effing crazy, especially if they release it on PC !
@get2sammyb Unfortunately it's in the process of being milked, considering that, aside from the existing 3 games, they already released separate PC versions of the first 2 games, they have in the pipeline a Lego game, and a TV show, and an eventual 3rd main game. Not to mention Remasters like this one here, DLC's, PS5 Pro patches, eventual PS6 Re-Remasters because... why not... etc.
The PS5 gen simply can't handle any more new PS Studios creations, please do more remasters of the same old games !
Cant wait to get the PS6, so I can play the re-re-remasters - yey!
I loved this franchise ever since I've seen the first Darksiders' trailer way back in 2007.
And I finished the first 2 games at least 5-6 times each over the years, once on Xbox 360, once on PS3 and the rest on PC.
Darksiders, Prototype, Infamous, Uncharted, God of war... damn good years to be a gamer !
Darksiders 3 carries an even bigger meaning for me, not because it was a better game (it never surpassed the first 2 games) But because it was the title that pushed me towards entering the Soulsborne genre.
It's not 100% a Souls like game, but when it launched the only combat style it hat was of the punishing variety.
I've finished it some time before the devs added the "classic combat mode" or whatever it's called.
And it was my love for this franchise got me to push through all the despise I had for it's difficult combat, and stick to it 'till the end.
Seeing that I was able to pull this off, and that I even started to enjoy it, made me want to give Bloodborne a try - and the rest is history.... I got hooked on the genre with no chance of escape, and it's all Darksiders 3's fault ^__^
Can't wait to see what Darksiders 4 has in store for us!
Maybe they can manage to include a 2-4 riders coop mode ? That would be appropriate for the 4th game, and I think it would be very appreciated by gamers.
My son finished both Horizon games and their DLC's and he loves them both ( he especially likes converting Striders, Watchers and Burrowers - rarely played without one of them around ^__^ ). As for Lego games, he played Star Wars Skywalker Saga for a while, but he wasn't that into it. However, he may feel differently about a Horizon lego game, since he loves the first 2 games. We'll see how it goes when it launches.
PS6 will cost 999$
Disc drive, SSD, Controller, Stand, Power chord - sold separately.
Will come carefully packed in a recyclable paper bag (eco friendly).
Simple package box will be available upon request for 20$ - custom one for 100$.
It's an excellent game, there's no disputing that.
My one and only gripe with it are the boss fights. And no, not for me, but for kids. The game has a 7+ rating, yet the bosses are rather difficult for small children, and has no option to change it. If they get to die close to the end of the last phase of a boss for example, well tough! They have to do the boss all over again from the very start. On repeated deaths, the fights become frustrating for them. Even some of the higher age rating games include some helping elements the player receives after repeated deaths... or include checkpoints after each boss phase. I would have liked to see them do something similar in Astro, given its age rating. At least as an option disabled by default, that can be activated if needed.
Other than that, the game is awesome, bright, colorful and fun, with lots of secrets and hidden items to discover! Best 70 euros I've spent on a game in a long time!
Right now they offer nothing of note that can convince a lot of PS5 owners to upgrade.
Hell, they'll have a hard time even with the PS4 owners...
I mean Mikey boy there, in his PS5 Pro presentation, chose to talk about the current PS5's prowess while showing scenes from God Of War - which is a PS4-PS5 cross gen title.
And then went on to show what we're gonna play on the shiny new 800$ PS5 Pro for the foreseeable future - same old cross gen titles, with patches !
Laughable!!
I've got no problem with that. I love all Uncharted games, it's an epic IP. But they always had more gunfights than actual treasure finding / puzzle solving / exploration. So this will be a nice change, and in line with Indy's style.
I just hope the game will be good overall and doesn't promise a ton just to end up being disappointing, like Starfield was...
A game that truly does the PS5 justice! Here's to it being the GOTY this year. And to seeing more awesome new games from PS Studios!
The preordered Astro Bot controller arrived today, 1 day early o_O The game itself should follow in a day or so. It's gonna be an awesome father and son gaming time this weekend - we both can't wait to dig into it!
Already preordered the disk and the gamepad, and at local stores in my country no less. 3 more days to go! Or more, depending on delivery delays, since the 6th is on a Friday...
To quote a famous line from an old TV series (B5) : "Understanding is a three-edged sword: your side, their side, and the truth." "In war, truth is the first casualty" - says another famous line. Both apply here, so we're left only with what misinformation either side wants us to see / hear.
Well, I say, don't play, just turn around and go your own way!
There are so many good titles to experience nowadays with which to occupy your time, that temporary exclusivity becomes less and less important. All that precious free time wasted on guessing around in the convoluted drama of those 2, could be better used playing an epic title!
BOY! ^__^
This game is gonna be GOTY for a lot of people.
Doesn't matter if it's gonna win any awards or not, a lot will still have it close to heart simply because it's pure lighthearted and fun gaming, accessible and enjoyable at any age!
Already preordered the game.
Even managed to preorder the Astro DS gamepad for my son... and at a local retailer of all places, and at a normal price!
It's not Christmas, but considering the current shtuff happening in the gaming hardware sales around the globe, it sure felt like a small miracle (o_O)
Oh, and I didn't tell him about the pad yet, ssh! 🤫
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Re: Silent Hill 2 Remake Breaks Street Date, PS5 Discs Loose in the Wild
"There was a hole here, in the game delivery security...
It's gone now"
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Hasn't Removed Yasuke, But Dev Focused on Historical Accuracy
Unfortunately Ubisoft and it's Assassins Creed games became a victim of their own success, when it comes to Historical accuracy.
Keep in mid that AC Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla and Mirage, all ended up having Discovery Tour modes.
It may seem like a trivial thing, but it's not...
I mean, a bunch of action-adventure games get to be used in schools, museums and public presentations because they provide the best 3D mediums that can accurately depict their respective eras - that's A LOT !
And it's a high standard that every future AC game will have to live up to!
I don't get why Ubisoft didn't take that into account form the very start of AC Shadows development...
And I'm not talking about the whole Yasuke debacle here, but about the inclusion of expert architects and historians from the very start.
Now as a result, the game gets to miss the holiday season...
Of course there are also other reasons that contributed to the delay.
But not allocating the proper importance to historical accuracy was clearly a bad decision on their part, one that it's best to be remembered for their next AC title...
Re: Sony Product Manager Urges PS5 Fans to 'Settle Down' Over Ads
Settle down people, for now it was just a trial run...
Re: Bickering Begins Over PS5 Pro's Inability to Sell Out
Why is this casual point of view even considered so relevant that it merits making article headlines ?
The situation can very easily change tomorrow or next week...
Nothing better worth reporting on right now ?
Re: PS5 Firmware Update Annoys with Unwanted Deluge of Ads, News Feed
If I was to adorn a tin-foil hat for a minute, I would say that all of those gaming hardware price increases (consoles and PC), ads flooding every platform..... a general irking of gamers everywhere..... is part of a big push to slowly lead us towards cloud gaming, with subscription based access, no consoles, no physical game releases, etc...
A kind of slow "souring the milk" action is in progress, before they bring on the "best solution for this crisis is in the clouds !! " later on.
Mais oui, bien sur! And for whom is that ?
'Cause that would be a situation where you own no game (not as if you would 100% own a digital game right now, but at least there's the physical option)
Where they (the big corps) control basically everything, from what you play, to how you play, to "for how long" and "for how much".
They could increase the prices however they like, cut your access whenever they feel you've stepped out of line, add and remove access to games however they please...
And if you want zero ads ? "We have that tier on offer, of course, for a mere extra 50$ a month! Better hurry, it's a limited time offer, while supply lasts!"
And if you can't stand it, you're welcomed to hit the road... go join the competition if you want, 'cause there's gonna be none.
But that's all fairy tales ofc.
We'll see what the 2030's bring.
Re: Author Pulls PC God of War Ragnarok PSN Mod, Fearful of Sony's Wrath
They shouldn't have released it in the first place, not worth the risk, not for this.
I'm surprised Sony didn't slap them with a "cease and desist" during the time it was live, they usually don't waste such opportunities.
Re: Sony's Live Service Push 'No Joke', A Lot of People Working on Horizon Online
To those sustaining that Sony isn't currently milking the Horizon franchise - to quote a GoW 2 line "Do you need more proof than this" ?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 548
It's a cold rainy "autumny" day today, not much to do outside, so it's time for some indoor activities.
Playing Astro Bot with my son on his PS5, helping him to do some double passes on a few levels where he didn't find every bot and puzzle piece. He's playing 'cause he's much better at it than I am (didn't play it for now, and i'm a little rusty since Astro's Playroom). And I'm watching, and suggesting hidden paths to take. Sometimes the scanning bird doesn't warn you if the start of the side path is too far from the target, so you still need to look out for them.
Works very well overall, we've got the golden crown on many areas so far 👍
And going for a little God of War Ragnarok for myself on PC in the evening, for the Steam achievements.
Have a fun weekend everyone!
Re: Poll: Did You Pre-Order a PS5 Pro?
@Shalooda Point is simple: most of Sony's first party exclusive games are already on PC, so if someone has a good PC, there's no need to spend 800 Euros on a PS5 Pro... The PC ports are already the best versions graphically speaking - PS5 Pro would bring nothing extra.
And if one also happens to own a PS5, then they're set at least until PS6.
This is just one point of view of many that are possible.
As the saying goes, "to each, his own"
Re: Poll: Did You Pre-Order a PS5 Pro?
15 minutes ago I was casually looking in my Steam library to see what games I have already installed. Except Black Myth Wukong, Elden Ring and Red Dead Redemption 2, here's the rest:
What's actually the point of paying 800 Euros for the PS5 Pro ?
Re: Newly Signed Law May Restrict Sony's Use of Terms Like 'Buy' or 'Purchase' for Digital Games
Very good first step in the right direction - hopefully not the last.
Re: How to Pre-Order PS5 Pro
How to Pre-Order PS5 Pro
Re: How to Pre-Order PS5's 30th Anniversary Collection
Scalping in progress...
Expect 200% prices on Ebay soon enough.
Re: All Eyes on Aloy (Again), as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Comparison Does the Rounds
What Horizon Zero Dawn would truly benefit from, is a glider, like the one in Forbidden West...
Re: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Is Real, Reborn on PS5, PS4 in December
@2here2there Not more than the middle part of Soul Reaver 2
when you go to the future, I remember that fighting against those creatures was quite difficult using the game's mechanics
Maybe they can address that in the Remaster (that is, if they are gonna touch on the combat and platforming that has aged really bad in both games... but that's a huge arse IF )
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PS5 Is Official, Out 31st October with $10 PS4 to PS5 Upgrade
Since it didn't take time from the main dev team working on the eventual sequel, and it's being sold only as a 10$ upgrade, i guess it's ok, and I'm gonna buy it.
BUT
What irks me is that Sony chose again to remaster a game that didn't need it, while still grossly ignoring games that really do... like Bloodborne, the first 3 Uncharted games etc.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
Good show, compared to their previous ones it was an obvious improvement.
Mostly because of Ghost of Yotei, that was quite the surprise!
Happening ~329 years after the previous game, it seems.
Very curious to see more gameplay, the mechanics, hows it gonna be compared to GoT.
Re: What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
Prepare to select the last option from the "What's your opinion about the State of play?" poll coming tomorrow...
Re: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Leaks for PS5, PS4
I love the Legacy of Kain franchise! But those who decided this release was a good idea clearly don't even know the IP, or poses proper vision of what can be achieved with it if properly brought back... or at least care enough to do it justice.
Re: God of War Ragnarok PC Mod Removes PSN Login Requirement
Stirring people up with mandatory PSN log-in without proper reason, making the game unavailable in countries sans PSN, but, as usual, not using Denuvo to protect the PC port.
Easy for enterprising people to create and offer alternate solutions, and no surprise that gamers turned to them...
Re: Don't Nod 'Disappointed' by Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Jusant Sales
Many people haven't even heard of Banishers: GoNE.
Valid for me also, I didn't even know it existed until I saw a "best story driven games" type of video on YT, totally by random chance, and at some time after the game's release...
It's not the fault of the IP, its a really good game... But they should invest more in marketing if they want their creations to be known and sales to reach desired numbers...
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
Just another useless SoP, filled with 3rd party titles and remasters... yey, me so happy!
Re: God of War Ragnarok PC Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement
While it should not even be a requirement, as I understand it's also blown out of proportion in some countries, requesting an ID, or a mug picture etc...
Not to mention preventing the game from being bought digitally in countries without PSN service...
It's stupidly implemented!
For myself it's no biggie, I have 3 PSN accounts made over the years on my PS consoles, one in US, one in UK and one in my own European country, to benefit from multiple offers and currency differences (especially euro->$$ ).
I can use the US account to log in on Steam when required, without any problems or unusual requests ( works flawlessly even in God of War Ragnarok )
EDIT: btw, the PC port of GoW Ragnarok is top notch! Played for 6-7 hours and encountered no bugs or other issues, framerate is perfectly stable, 4k@60fps everything on Ultra, even without DLSS on my RTX 3090 SuprimX. Graphics are sharp and everything runs smooth. Very well executed by SMS and Jetpack Interactive, bravo!
Re: Days Gone PS5 Remaster Rumours Start to Snowball
Heh, even a somewhat lower rated title like Days Gone get's one... this HAS to be the lowest blow yet for gamers still hoping for a Bloodborne Remaster.
Re: PS5 Pro Playable at Tokyo Game Show as Sony Announces Full Lineup
No new PS Studios game announcements to look forward to, i suppose...
Re: Reaction: Why There Are So Many Unnecessary PS5 Remasters for Games That Don't Need Them
What's even more frustrating, is to see they would actually choose to make a Horizon, hell even a Days Gone remaster (new rumor floating around), but they won't touch Bloodborne with a tentpole - now THAT Remaster would actually sell like effing crazy, especially if they release it on PC !
Re: PS5's Commanding Console Position Is Seemingly Insurmountable
Good games make consoles sell, so the graph's right.
However, I wonder why Nintendo's not in there. It's line would have dwarfed the other 2 ? ^__^
Re: Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
More money for what is basically a coat of paint... no thanks!
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn's PS5, PC Remaster Is Very Much the Real Deal
@get2sammyb Unfortunately it's in the process of being milked, considering that, aside from the existing 3 games, they already released separate PC versions of the first 2 games, they have in the pipeline a Lego game, and a TV show, and an eventual 3rd main game. Not to mention Remasters like this one here, DLC's, PS5 Pro patches, eventual PS6 Re-Remasters because... why not... etc.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn's PS5, PC Remaster Is Very Much the Real Deal
The PS5 gen simply can't handle any more new PS Studios creations, please do more remasters of the same old games !
Cant wait to get the PS6, so I can play the re-re-remasters - yey!
Re: Astro Bot Update 1.004 Is Available Now on PS5, and Nobody Knows What It Does
Maybe it follows Sony's trend and "improves stability".
If it doesn't break the game, it's good news all the way.
Re: THQ Nordic Announces PS5 Port of PS4 Remaster of PS3 Action Game Darksiders 2
I loved this franchise ever since I've seen the first Darksiders' trailer way back in 2007.
And I finished the first 2 games at least 5-6 times each over the years, once on Xbox 360, once on PS3 and the rest on PC.
Darksiders, Prototype, Infamous, Uncharted, God of war... damn good years to be a gamer !
Darksiders 3 carries an even bigger meaning for me, not because it was a better game (it never surpassed the first 2 games) But because it was the title that pushed me towards entering the Soulsborne genre.
It's not 100% a Souls like game, but when it launched the only combat style it hat was of the punishing variety.
I've finished it some time before the devs added the "classic combat mode" or whatever it's called.
And it was my love for this franchise got me to push through all the despise I had for it's difficult combat, and stick to it 'till the end.
Seeing that I was able to pull this off, and that I even started to enjoy it, made me want to give Bloodborne a try - and the rest is history.... I got hooked on the genre with no chance of escape, and it's all Darksiders 3's fault ^__^
Can't wait to see what Darksiders 4 has in store for us!
Maybe they can manage to include a 2-4 riders coop mode ? That would be appropriate for the 4th game, and I think it would be very appreciated by gamers.
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures Bares Its 'A*s' in ESRB Rating for PS5, PC, Switch
My son finished both Horizon games and their DLC's and he loves them both ( he especially likes converting Striders, Watchers and Burrowers - rarely played without one of them around ^__^ ).
As for Lego games, he played Star Wars Skywalker Saga for a while, but he wasn't that into it.
However, he may feel differently about a Horizon lego game, since he loves the first 2 games.
We'll see how it goes when it launches.
Re: Preview: Unknown 9 Awakening Plays Like a Long Lost PS3 Remaster on PS5, PS4
Caught my eye from the presentation at Gamescom.
And after reading this preview, it seems ok, I think I'm gonna give it a go.
Re: PS6 Is Already Deep in Development, Backwards Compatibility of High Importance
PS6 will cost 999$
Disc drive, SSD, Controller, Stand, Power chord - sold separately.
Will come carefully packed in a recyclable paper bag (eco friendly).
Simple package box will be available upon request for 20$ - custom one for 100$.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Astro Bot?
@MrPeanutbutterz You're missing the point, but that's ok.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Astro Bot?
It's an excellent game, there's no disputing that.
My one and only gripe with it are the boss fights.
And no, not for me, but for kids.
The game has a 7+ rating, yet the bosses are rather difficult for small children, and has no option to change it.
If they get to die close to the end of the last phase of a boss for example, well tough! They have to do the boss all over again from the very start. On repeated deaths, the fights become frustrating for them.
Even some of the higher age rating games include some helping elements the player receives after repeated deaths... or include checkpoints after each boss phase. I would have liked to see them do something similar in Astro, given its age rating. At least as an option disabled by default, that can be activated if needed.
Other than that, the game is awesome, bright, colorful and fun, with lots of secrets and hidden items to discover! Best 70 euros I've spent on a game in a long time!
Re: Prospective PS5 Pro Buyers Cause Disc Drives to Sell Out
Most likely just another scalping action in progress.
They'll be back on sale on Ebay when the console launches, for 200-300$ apiece....
Re: Poll: Would You Buy PS5 Pro If It Was Cheaper?
Right now they offer nothing of note that can convince a lot of PS5 owners to upgrade.
Hell, they'll have a hard time even with the PS4 owners...
I mean Mikey boy there, in his PS5 Pro presentation, chose to talk about the current PS5's prowess while showing scenes from God Of War - which is a PS4-PS5 cross gen title.
And then went on to show what we're gonna play on the shiny new 800$ PS5 Pro for the foreseeable future - same old cross gen titles, with patches !
Laughable!!
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
800 Euros and:
Sony's lost all contact with the economic reality of our times...
Re: PS5 Pro Showcase Set for Tomorrow, Hosted by Mark Cerny
Over 260 comments O__O ... for now !
There's nothing like a PS console launch to get people talking, is it ?
Re: Guns More of a 'Fallback Solution' in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
I've got no problem with that.
I love all Uncharted games, it's an epic IP. But they always had more gunfights than actual treasure finding / puzzle solving / exploration.
So this will be a nice change, and in line with Indy's style.
I just hope the game will be good overall and doesn't promise a ton just to end up being disappointing, like Starfield was...
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Credits Indicate DLC Cameo Bots Could Be Inbound
Given the age rating of Astro Bot , I'm curious to see how they pull a "hot looking bot" for the SB cameo
Re: Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
Yeah, the only thing roasting here is his bitter sad brain.
Jealousy and envy are just too hard to get a grip on for some people...
Re: Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
A game that truly does the PS5 justice!
Here's to it being the GOTY this year.
And to seeing more awesome new games from PS Studios!
The preordered Astro Bot controller arrived today, 1 day early o_O
The game itself should follow in a day or so.
It's gonna be an awesome father and son gaming time this weekend - we both can't wait to dig into it!
Re: Where to Pre-Order Astro Bot and Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller
Already preordered the disk and the gamepad, and at local stores in my country no less.
3 more days to go!
Or more, depending on delivery delays, since the 6th is on a Friday...
Re: Just Like Black Myth: Wukong, PS5 Action RPG Enotria Is Delayed Indefinitely on Xbox
To quote a famous line from an old TV series (B5) : "Understanding is a three-edged sword: your side, their side, and the truth."
"In war, truth is the first casualty" - says another famous line.
Both apply here, so we're left only with what misinformation either side wants us to see / hear.
Well, I say, don't play,
just turn around and go your own way!
There are so many good titles to experience nowadays with which to occupy your time, that temporary exclusivity becomes less and less important.
All that precious free time wasted on guessing around in the convoluted drama of those 2, could be better used playing an epic title!
Cheers!
Re: PSA: Astro Bot PS5 Copies Leak, Watch Out for Spoilers
I love spoilers as much as everyone...
But as long as they don't post spoilers in the titles, it's a non-issue.
Re: Upcoming PS5 Games for September and October 2024
1. Astro Bot
2. Silent Hill 2
3. God of War: Ragnarok on PC
4. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
5. Unknown 9: Awakening
6. Enotria: the last song
Those titles I look forward to the most for the rest of the year.
Re: Let the Astro Bot PS5 Launch Trailer Tide You Over Until Release
BOY! ^__^
This game is gonna be GOTY for a lot of people.
Doesn't matter if it's gonna win any awards or not, a lot will still have it close to heart simply because it's pure lighthearted and fun gaming, accessible and enjoyable at any age!
Already preordered the game.
Even managed to preorder the Astro DS gamepad for my son... and at a local retailer of all places, and at a normal price!
It's not Christmas, but considering the current shtuff happening in the gaming hardware sales around the globe, it sure felt like a small miracle (o_O)
Oh, and I didn't tell him about the pad yet, ssh! 🤫
Can't wait for both items to arrive!