Great write up! Glad the game is good. Counter point on the price, $30 is like what $20 was 10 years ago, thanks to inflation and other external issues. So, IMO the price isn’t awful.
I don’t put any stock into what investors say. They are all totally greed driven IMHO.
Square has earned more of my money in the last 3 years than they had in years prior. The high quality release of Final Fantasy Tactics tells me they still know what they are doing. I’d love to see them keep plugging along.
That being said, the cancellations we’ve heard about are disappointing. I hope they keep putting out games like Octopath and other new and interesting games. Another Triangle Strategy would be awesome.
I don’t even understand why CoD is still so popular. It’s been the same slop since 2013. The only difference now is that they are using machines to develop the slop instead of humans.
This reminds me of in baseball/Hockey or whatever when they say they definitely aren’t going to fire their manager or head coach. The ominous vote of confidence.
Younger generations are buying less games because they can’t afford housing, food, or other basic necessities. People in suits blaming social media are boneheads.
Hopefully the talent that they lose goes on to open an independent studio and is able to develop games based on their own creative ideas and we are able to gain fun and unique experiences.
Big corpos with game divisions seem to be struggling and indies have been firing, IMO.
Ya know, I legit thought Xbox had decided games mattered when they launched Hi Fi Rush. Then they closed Tango. Then this company bought them and I was hoping for more games like that. Then this nonsense is constantly in the news. If I'm an employee at Tango, I am looking for another job. So much nonsense.
In 2001, I went into the library a rookie. I came out of it a grizzled veteran. To this day when I play it, I know what I am in for. To me, changing Halo is like trying to repaint the Mona Lisa. We just shouldn’t.
I think this article sort of misses the point. The fact that an indie title’s second ever game is on this list is a HUGE deal. The fact that it is on the same chart as some of the heaviest hitters is probably some of the best news the devs could get.
I guess the good news is that I’ve been practicing not buying EA stuff for a while. Now that it’s owned by actually evil people and not just cartoon evil people, I’ll not buy anything of theirs again. Watch, other major game companies are next.
This just feels like something people want to complain about. I think there are legitimate issues with performance and such, but the FOV thing seems silly to me.
Played the demo when it launched out of curiosity. I was blown away by how good it looked and how solid the performance was. Gamplay was so much fun also, so I’m buying this game.
When a large developer only offers a PC code, this is a red flag in my brain.
I hope to be wrong as I often am, but these large companies obviously have the game ready at the same time and only providing a PC code reminds me of the Cyberpunk launch.
I was sorta interested in this one, but I have to admit: In a crowded month of releases, this one doesn't even scrape the surface with the middle of the road reviews.
@Americansamurai1 What the heck is it that republicans in the US have done that has made it so people defend them so much? I do not get it. The only thing that has happened in the last 6 months is life has gotten worse for anyone who isn't a billionaire.
@Americansamurai1 The current american government gave them a reason. Otherwise they wouldn't have raised the prices. This is happening to more than just video games. Everything, even food, is more expensive because of the unintelligent people in the US.
Metaphor Refantazio was my first Atlus game with a time limit. I was nervous about it at first, but it wasn't bad at all. Personally, I prefer not having a limit, but it played well into the game. So, it sounds similar and I don't think it will be detrimental. This game looks pretty cool.
I really enjoyed the first game. I genuinely felt like I was a pioneer traversing untamed land and working with unknown other people to build a network. It was so great!
After reading this review and watching the Digital Foundry video, I am sold and I can't wait to play it.
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Re: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Announced, from Mass Effect Director
Seems cool, but I can’t get excited for these sort of trailers. This gave me basically nothing.
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate (PS5) - A Brief Blast of 16-Bit Nostalgia
Great write up! Glad the game is good. Counter point on the price, $30 is like what $20 was 10 years ago, thanks to inflation and other external issues. So, IMO the price isn’t awful.
Re: Key Square Enix Shareholder Publicly Criticises Weak Game Sales, Company Management
I don’t put any stock into what investors say. They are all totally greed driven IMHO.
Square has earned more of my money in the last 3 years than they had in years prior. The high quality release of Final Fantasy Tactics tells me they still know what they are doing. I’d love to see them keep plugging along.
That being said, the cancellations we’ve heard about are disappointing. I hope they keep putting out games like Octopath and other new and interesting games. Another Triangle Strategy would be awesome.
Re: Going Platinum #2: The Witness
My wife had to help me with this game. She has much better puzzle solving skills than I do. Lol
Re: AI Accusations Have Killed a PS5, PS4 Game Just Two Days After Announcement
Should have gone with NFTs.
Re: Romeo Is a Dead Man Will Be One of PS5's Craziest Action Games When It Launches in February
This looks so friggin weird and I’m all for it. Gonna check reviews, but I am def in on this one.
Re: PlayStation to Publish New PS5, PC Co-Op Game from Left 4 Dead Creator
I hope it's better than Back 4 Blood was. For some reason that game just didn't land with me.
I love and still play L4D 1 and 2, so I got hope!
Re: SEGA Actually Admits Persona 5 Royal-Style Re-Releases May Result in Stunted Game Sales
I got Metaphor as soon as I was able. I can see why people would be hesitant, though.
Re: Quick Thinking from Sony Should Shield PS5 from RAM Shortages for Now
I just want to see news that doesn’t suck. Why do we live in the worst timeline?
Re: Ubisoft Is All In on Generative AI, Says Its as Big a Leap in Tech as the 'Shift to 3D'
I’ve noticed it’s all the big developers that put shareholders over their customers are the ones doing this AI garbage.
Re: Promising PS5 RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker Looks Way More Polished in Huge Gameplay Demo
This game looks pretty cool. I love the fresh idea. Hoping it turns out well!
Re: Embarrassing AI Art Plagues Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Launch
I don’t even understand why CoD is still so popular. It’s been the same slop since 2013. The only difference now is that they are using machines to develop the slop instead of humans.
Indies are the future.
Re: The Best BioWare Can Do on N7 Day Is Insist Mass Effect PS5 Is Still in Dev
This reminds me of in baseball/Hockey or whatever when they say they definitely aren’t going to fire their manager or head coach. The ominous vote of confidence.
Re: PS5's PUBG Port Will Target a Lower Resolution Than Xbox Series X, Trophies Won't Transfer
I wonder how much AI went into the port.
Re: After Xbox's Contraband Cancellation, Don't Expect Another Just Cause Game
Another thing ruined by Microsoft.
Industry consolidation is bad. We are seeing why.
Re: Talking Point: If Xbox Drops the Cost, Would You Be Happy Still Paying for PS6 Multiplayer?
Xbox is a dead platform, so it may not be a fair comparison.
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Really in Competition with TikTok?
Younger generations are buying less games because they can’t afford housing, food, or other basic necessities. People in suits blaming social media are boneheads.
Re: 'Significant' Layoffs Are Set to Hit Amazon Game Studios
Hopefully the talent that they lose goes on to open an independent studio and is able to develop games based on their own creative ideas and we are able to gain fun and unique experiences.
Big corpos with game divisions seem to be struggling and indies have been firing, IMO.
Re: PUBG and Hi-Fi Rush Owner Krafton Is Spending $70 Million to Become an 'AI-First Company'
Ya know, I legit thought Xbox had decided games mattered when they launched Hi Fi Rush. Then they closed Tango. Then this company bought them and I was hoping for more games like that. Then this nonsense is constantly in the news. If I'm an employee at Tango, I am looking for another job. So much nonsense.
Re: Halo's Worst Level Will Be Much Improved on PS5
In 2001, I went into the library a rookie. I came out of it a grizzled veteran. To this day when I play it, I know what I am in for. To me, changing Halo is like trying to repaint the Mona Lisa. We just shouldn’t.
Re: 'Our Biggest Competition Isn't Another Console': Xbox Doubles Down on Multiformat After Halo PS5 Shock
I don’t know what these people are thinking when they talk, but they sound absolutely bonkers.
Re: This Is Why Xbox Is Bringing All of Its Games to PS5 Now
The last sentence in this article is the exact point everyone needs to grasp.
Re: Pixel Art Angling JRPG Sea Fantasy Reels in a Surprise PS5 Release Date
Never even heard of this one. Color me intrigued.
Re: Metaphor: ReFantazio One-Year Anniversary Event Announced, 'Special Message' Teased
This was my first Atlus RPG and I loved it.
Re: PS6 May Go Uncontested as Rumours of Next-Gen Xbox Cancellation Spiral
Sony consoles will be extremely high price. Corporate greed and tariffs will have killed consoles. I hate this timeline.
Re: Sports Games Rule PS Store in September, Sweeping Silksong and Borderlands 4 Aside on PS5
I think this article sort of misses the point. The fact that an indie title’s second ever game is on this list is a HUGE deal. The fact that it is on the same chart as some of the heaviest hitters is probably some of the best news the devs could get.
Re: Mega Publisher EA Agrees to $55 Billion Buyout by Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
I guess the good news is that I’ve been practicing not buying EA stuff for a while. Now that it’s owned by actually evil people and not just cartoon evil people, I’ll not buy anything of theirs again. Watch, other major game companies are next.
Re: Mega Publisher EA Agrees to Be Bought Out by Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
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Re: Ghost of Yotei (PS5) - The Greatest Sucker Punch Game Ever
You guys. All these games coming out and I think I’m going to collapse alongside my backlog.
Re: Konami Asks Which Metal Gear Solid Game You Want Remade Next
MGS3, but in an engine that doesn’t run like poop.
Re: Even More Xbox Price Increases Make PS5 Look Like a Good Deal
Trump taxes strike again.
Re: Borderlands 4 Dev 'Exploring' FOV Sliders on PS5 Following Player Feedback
This just feels like something people want to complain about. I think there are legitimate issues with performance and such, but the FOV thing seems silly to me.
Re: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (PS5) - This Is How You Remake a Classic RPG
Played the demo when it launched out of curiosity. I was blown away by how good it looked and how solid the performance was. Gamplay was so much fun also, so I’m buying this game.
Re: Site News: Where's Our Borderlands 4 PS5 Review?
@Slayer25c Some of us are old enough to remember Aliens Colonial Marines.
Re: Site News: Where's Our Borderlands 4 PS5 Review?
When a large developer only offers a PC code, this is a red flag in my brain.
I hope to be wrong as I often am, but these large companies obviously have the game ready at the same time and only providing a PC code reminds me of the Cyberpunk launch.
Re: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (PS5) - Rough Open World Design Distracts from Tight Mecha Action
I was sorta interested in this one, but I have to admit: In a crowded month of releases, this one doesn't even scrape the surface with the middle of the road reviews.
Re: Second Trails in the Sky Remake All But Confirmed by Falcom Boss
I played the demo and it sold me. Def going to pick up this new game coming out. If I enjoy the whole experience, I’ll def grab the sequel.
Re: Scratch That Banjo-Kazooie Itch in PS5 Remake Yooka-Replaylee, Out in October
Looking forward to this. Trailer looks like 60fps, hoping I’m not seeing things.
Re: PS5 Price Increases Confirmed for USA, Effective 21st August
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Re: PS5 Price Increases Confirmed for USA, Effective 21st August
@Americansamurai1 What the heck is it that republicans in the US have done that has made it so people defend them so much? I do not get it. The only thing that has happened in the last 6 months is life has gotten worse for anyone who isn't a billionaire.
Re: PS5 Price Increases Confirmed for USA, Effective 21st August
@Americansamurai1 The current american government gave them a reason. Otherwise they wouldn't have raised the prices. This is happening to more than just video games. Everything, even food, is more expensive because of the unintelligent people in the US.
Re: PS5 Price Increase Confirmed for USA, Effective 21st August
100% related to the tariffs that are raising taxes in the USA.
Re: PS5 Vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker Explains Why Its Time Limit Isn't Really a Time Limit
Metaphor Refantazio was my first Atlus game with a time limit. I was nervous about it at first, but it wasn't bad at all. Personally, I prefer not having a limit, but it played well into the game. So, it sounds similar and I don't think it will be detrimental. This game looks pretty cool.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer 'Not Retiring' After Disastrous Day of Cancellations and Job Cuts
If there was any actual logic to the firings, the executive staff would be the first to go.
Re: What the Hell Has Happened to Call of Duty?
Greed. Simple corporate greed is what happened to Call of Duty.
Re: UK's Death Stranding 2 PS5 Physical Sales Down 66% Compared to Predecessor, But Context Matters
I am excited for this game and plan to get a physical copy. The only thing actually holding me back is the cost of living.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025 Announced
I had thought about buying Diablo at one point. Now I won't have to!
Also, I loved Jusant and think this is a good one.
Re: Death Stranding 2 (PS5) - A Masterpiece in Every Sense
I really enjoyed the first game. I genuinely felt like I was a pioneer traversing untamed land and working with unknown other people to build a network. It was so great!
After reading this review and watching the Digital Foundry video, I am sold and I can't wait to play it.
Re: The Witcher, Kingdom Come Vibes in Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay
This game looks very cool. I hope it turns out well, I love the ideas they have showed.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Enhanced Remaster Announced for PS5, Out in September
When Jason Schrier said it was real, I believed him. GOAT