Shwing

@Oram77
"heck I have friends who can't tell the difference between 30 and 60FPS..."

And they're still your friends? Lol 😆😉

@PuppetMaster
Many thanks!
I already have quite a few of what you suggested, but a few are new to me 👍
Much appreciated. Shmups are very much overlooked, so it was good to hear from someone like yourself with an appreciation for the genre.
I'll have to get a list of what I have and post.
Thanks again.

@PuppetMaster

Lol, sorry to contact you like this (your most recent post), but following your post a number of weeks ago with a great list of shmup titles (that I subsequently bought on PS5 as well as Switch 2), I wondered if there are any additional shmup/bullet hell games you also recommend, or is there a particular site/place you keep up to date on these?
As I say, sorry to contact you via these comments, but not sure there's a way to contact directly?

@themightyant
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to break it down. You've gone above and beyond and I sincerely thank you!
Best wishes.

@themightyant
Not sure how the likes of company X taking a 30% cut is anti consumer? It's got nothing to do with the consumer, it's a cut from the creators/publishers price. Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending this, I just don't understand how any government or legal body can enforce how much a company asks for selling an item in THEIR eco system? Also don't see how it would benefit the consumer if they reduced cut to say 15%? I know how and why anti trust laws exist, I just can't seem to find a definitive reason why a company that creates and maintains it's own eco system can't charge what they want from the publisher? No one forces the publisher to sell the itemo on the platform, it's their choice and they know the cost. Taking a less cut won't make the item cheaper for the consumer. It's all a bit ***** tbh. Makes me laugh that government bodies look to oversee this sort of thing, and yet we can't question or challenge tax rates that they set on money we earn. I mean 40% tax rate on certain earners is a hell of a cut, then you have additional cuts on anything you buy... That's a genuine piss take, and yet they get away with it. Again I'm not condoning any of this, I'm just genuinely interested in how there's a difference and what it's got to do with anyone else, and why things are viewed in this way. Lol, sorry to be asking this, but I've always wondered.

@themightyant
This is something I've always wondered (between the game companies cuts and mobile phone os platform cuts)... If the likes of Sony create a platform, invest into platform and basically set it all up, how is there any issues with them dictating the cuts required for anyone to sell on that platform? It's their creation after all. Same goes for Apple/Google etc... if they create the platform from nothing, and it's their eco system, why can't they just set the rules and not catch any flack from regulatory bodies etc? I'm not saying the cut is 100% perfect etc, but how is it anyone else's business?
Genuine question.

Haven't rated Sony products for a while now (excluding PlayStation), especially their TVs. Last 3 large LCDs I got from them ALL had faults/firmware issues or delays. Basically was paying premium price for the name. Last large screen TV I got was a Hisense, and it's been stunning!

@PuppetMaster

Jesus, and now I've double dipped and bought some that are on sale on the Switch.

@PuppetMaster

FFS! Lol... Just bought 10 of the shmups on your list
Do like me a good shmup.
Many thanks for posting!

100% will be giving this another outing. Loved it from way back and perfect for this time of year.

@SystemAddict
Just on discounts, have to say that over the last year (since getting a Switch Lite then a Switch 2) I've been most impressed with the discounts Nintendo do on a constant basis.
I also think for a company that was SO late to the online party, they have one of the best digital shops in its layout/pricing/general use.
Have been very impressed.

@Balaam_
Not interested in game, but... seriously!?!?!?
No invert 'Y'?
If I had been interested in this game I wouldn't have bought it purely on the basis of this - what a lazy sloppy thing to do.
Complete joke!

Sony as a company have been smoking some strange vines for years now. They really have lost reality with what makes good customer service.

This 100% has to be about testing for the likes of a PS Handheld. There is absolutely no way anyone would want to dial back the performance of their console, so it's clearly a covert way for Devs to try out a version of their game for the upcoming handheld, which is pretty genius tbh.

This makes me a very happy man!

Ummm, so some people are getting pitch forks and torches because of leaf and grass AI generated graphics? my god... Next they will want to ban all games due to AI being part of every single title. Think about it, even the simplest game is running in code that is emulating the real thing... AI via a search is... "Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks can include learning, problem-solving, decision-making, perception, and language understanding". Is that not the very essence of what standard game code is (to varying degrees based on type of game)?

Have never understood why these modern Doom games aren't campaign coop? Would be all over them if they were, but as it is, this is another one I'll give a miss to.

Played this back in the day on the 360, but by far the weakest of the series (If I remember correctly). So will give it a miss. Still would love Flight Sim to come to PS5 (I know, I know).

@Northern_munkey
I agree with you regarding the whole concept and current state of the industry, what I was doing was answering in relation to your comment "microsoft/Bethesda bashing", because even though others do the same, others weren't the ones who made a big thing about them safeguarding software preservation... hence Microsoft and by extension Bethesda should be called out.

@Northern_munkey
But was it not Microsoft and Phil Spencer that banged on about game preservation years ago?

Maybe it's an announcement that the price of the Switch 2 version will hit that magical 3 digit number? £100? Lol (not sure why I'm laughing....ffs)

The laugh is, even with all the backlash - and the power to do something about it in our very own hands (ie NOT buying it), people will still end up making a purchase. Think it's a cultural thing, as both Japanese companies (Nintendo & Sony) and the most anti consumer you can get. But Nintendo has always been about the money - they will reskin a game as many times as they can and resell to make another dollar.

I hope so, I really do.

Yup, once the darlings of the industry, now laughable. Sad times.

"Did you find our full tech specs comparison for PS5 vs Switch 2 useful?"

Sorry, but no. Not in the slightest useful. "full tech specs" - where? Certainly not in the article. Very poor and pointless piece (sorry to say).

It is a great little machine - I've had 2 so far, but unfortunately never kept them. Main reason is the fact that it's generally only good for older PC games, and 30fps in a lot of cases. If they bring out a more powerful SD2, I will certainly look into it again.
Have a Portal which I do use frequently - such a handy supportive device (for the PS5).

I used to swear by Sony products, but now, I actively look for alternates (excluding PlayStation obvs). Every one of my last 3 Sony TVs has developed a fault and I recently changed over to a multi award winning Hisense TV which blows the actual sh*t out of my previous Sony TV. And on top of everything, Sony is one of the most anti consumer companies. Other than PlayStation, I don't touch Sony products.

I'm the same as many others - I'll buy ANYTHING Hazelight release. They are legends! BTW the free second player pass should also work between console & PC, as far as I know.

Sony are arseholes. No updates?
I also love the way they always say "We are aware some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN", even though it seems the whole network is out.

Great example how it does matter and that the resolution has been bumped and a higher performance means a better experience for all that have a Pro.
And just to back this up, look at the recently launched Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Pro head and shoulders above all other consoles.

Thanks carlos82!

And yet - even after creating a stand alone piece on this - no updated specs are shown???
Doesn't make sense?

Talking of remasters, and Battlefield specifically... It should've been a no brainer to do a remake of Battlefield Bad Company 2, or BF3 or BF4... And it would've sold, but for the no brained EA CEO Andrew Wilson. What a Muppet.

I used to be a regular at Eurogamer, and had been there from the very start. But a couple of years ago I left due to many issues. They really are crap and I would advise anyone from wasting time there.

Its a difficult one. I started gaming in the late 1970s, and was obviously all about physical media. But the convenience of digital means I haven't bought a physical disc in about 10 years. Things like the Portal would be useless if all you had was physical, and having digital also means (in theory) easier and greater compatibility with future hardware. Also, this generation I have found the discounts available on digital games to be on par with physical. It used to be digital never really saw a discount, now PSN constantly has a sale on. It also has the benefit of being able to share 1 copy of a game with a second machine, which you can't do if physical.

@neillaw
Yes PC has been around forever, but never as prevalent a gaming machine as it is now, and don't forget prior to this gen there were no PlayStation exclusives on it.
The switch is also a traditional plug into TV console. Things have changed over the years, and it's all about companies grabbing your eyeballs - That's the competition, your eyeballs for the limited time you have free.

@neillaw
PC, Steam Deck type devices, Switch. Maybe even include PS4.

Buttery smooth on the PS5 Pro though...

Sony still strong with their anti-consumer mandate.
The stock situation with the disc drives is an absolute joke - either it's being done on purpose, or the company is run by complete tool bags.

@Corelight

Or mine.

@DennisReynolds
i let out a John Wick style "Oh"

LOL, made me chuckle (whilst picturing the iconic scene)

I actually forgot I had TLoU2Remastered (had never played it) - and put it on my Pro a couple of days ago. Wow! I was blown away by how good it looked/ran - genuinely a jaw dropping moment.

PCMR babies at it again.

Yup, love the new Welcome screen myself

Very much deserved.
The game is wonderful and so much fun.
Love the 2 player split screen online design of it (and previous game A Way Out).

@Number09
" in the meantime the PS4 without turnips is more than good enough for me"

That's fine, you obviously have lower standards than I do - personally I want as good a performance as possible, and that's what the Pro is giving me. Once again, it's no difference to a PC owner upgrading their GPU to attain a higher quality experience - or someone upgrading their phone. But for some reason people seem to begrudge the PS5 the same courtesy. If it's not for you, it's not for you - we all have varying standards.

@Pranwell

Hear, hear!

Moan moan moan. That's all you ever hear from most people. Can we stop with the constant moaning and look at the positives. If you can't justify spending £700 on a Pro that's fine, but don't then constantly moan. It's a lot of money, yes, but the more of these articles we get, the more people can make an informed decision whether they want to purchase the Pro. No matter what, you can't deny that the machine is an improvement, and will run things better. It's just it gets tiresome listening to all the moaning minnies just because they can't justify the purchase. It's all about options/choices.