Christmas sales will help as a lot of people probably think of this as geared to a younger audience or will rationalize the purchase as a family gift. Besides, playing Astro Bot on Christmas morning around the tree seems ideal.
I’m still not sold on the first person point of view. It seems like this is the type of game that would be better suited for third person. Imagine playing Tomb Raider or Uncharted in first person. It just wouldn’t be the same.
Best news today. I have been looking forward to this game for a while. Easily one of my most anticipated titles for the year. I was planning on purchasing day one and now I don’t have to because it is on Extra.
I have started Days Gone again. I didn’t get far in my first play through (I think I got distracted by Death Stranding), but man is it fun. Riding motorcycles and shooting zombies. I can’t believe I ever quit playing it.
@CrashBandicoat And yet I can resell my physical version and recoup at least half, if not more, of the original purchase price. This is a major advantage of physical that often seems lost in the discourse.
I guess that I am one of the few who is enjoying the Concord beta. The amount of hate that this game is getting is unlike anything I have seen before except maybe for Suicide Squad, although that was probably well deserved. I think it is polished with interesting character designs and abilities. I just wish it had ultimates. I see a lot of people complaining about the lack of health regeneration and sparse health packs, but it is a team shooter so team composition matters. There is a post where some OverWatch developers were praising it too. And speaking of OverWatch, the new hero in that game scheduled to release next season in August is playable this weekend, so I will probably be jumping on there to try her out as well. Smart timing. What can I say? Comfort food.
Great article Stephen. Amazing to see someone actually attempt to make the dishes rather than just a general review of the book. That being said, every chef should have a cast iron skillet. Thanks for the refreshing read. I have quite the appetite now.
Animal Well. I have, by far, spent the most hours on this game and keep coming back for more The sense of accomplishment when you finally figure out a puzzle is so rewarding. I love how nothing is explained to the player. It’s pure gameplay at its finest. And so many secrets.
OverWatch. After a six year absence. they have reissued the pink Mercy skin as a fundraiser for breast cancer research. The last time, it raised over 12 million dollars. I generally don’t spend money for cosmetics, but it’s for a good cause. And it is just so damned cute.
@get2sammyb. As @sanderson72 pointed out, doesn’t Amazon own the rights to Tomb Raider now? So wouldn’t it be Amazon, not Embracer, licensing out the character?
I am surprised that you guys haven’t mentioned it, but Sony is offering a year of Netflix premium for free with the purchase of a PS5 for their Days of Play summer sale. I pay $25 a month for Netflix. That’s $300 a year. And the digital version of the PS5 is on sale for $400. That’s like getting a PS5 for a hundred bucks. But the sale ends today or tomorrow. I was considering getting a second console for my son but I am holding out for the eventual release of the Pro. Still, that’s a good deal that I haven’t really seen advertised.
Think I am going to get Silt for five dollars. Seems like a really good deal. I want the most recent Dark Pictures Anthology title, The Devil Inside, but the last two I bought came to the subscription service shortly after. So maybe Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. I prefer the style of combat to the turn based entries anyway, but I really wanted a physical copy for my collection.
The menus are terrible to navigate. All of my progress has been reset and perks disabled. I have a ton of one of the many currencies to respec my characters but I cannot figure out how to buy the perks with the currency. Are they actively trying to make it this difficult? And why does it feel like I am fighting against bots now in a 2 v2?
But just one month ago the developers stated in the reveal that it was a play space “two times bigger” than the original. Certainly they realized the limitations of the Series S before then.
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Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
This really isn’t shocking. What price point was everyone expecting?
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Sales 'Aren't Huge' in UK, But There's Still Hope
Christmas sales will help as a lot of people probably think of this as geared to a younger audience or will rationalize the purchase as a family gift. Besides, playing Astro Bot on Christmas morning around the tree seems ideal.
Re: PlayStation Studios Celebrate Astro Bot's PS5 Arrival with Awesome Artwork
I thought the Ghost of Tsushima artwork was a MF Doom Astrobot at first glance.
Re: Why Is No One Talking About 1950s Courier Game Deliver At All Costs on PS5?
Perfect game for Extra.
Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
What about my platinum trophy? I really need to grind now.
Re: Mini Review: The Casting of Frank Stone (PS5) - A Stripped Back Version of the Supermassive Formula
7 out of 10 on sister site Pure Xbox.
Re: Your Astro's Playroom Progress Will Transfer to Astro Bot on PS5
@dschons You are correct. I was looking at the Platinum percentage.
Re: Your Astro's Playroom Progress Will Transfer to Astro Bot on PS5
@dschons I think it’s the club of 4.5 percenters.
Re: Upcoming PS5 Games for September and October 2024
Ah man, a physical edition of Indika. Really wish I had waited, mainly so I could resell it.
Re: Concord PS5, PC Sales Estimates Are Somehow Even Worse Than We Thought
This one should really get everybody going.
Re: Talking Point: Can PS5, PC Shooter Concord Be Saved?
Let’s stir the pot some more, shall we.
Re: Annapurna Interactive Reveals Morsels, a Creature-Collecting Roguelite Coming to PS5
Not the biggest fan of Roguelites, but Annapurna is one of the best indie publishers around. Their titles are always quality.
Re: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Is the PS4 Compilation of Your Dreams
I know I’m late to the party, but Power Stone, oh my God. That game got so much play on my Dreamcast.
Re: Stunning Crossover Compilation Marvel vs Capcom Makes Its PS4 Digital Debut Next Month
I am thrilled that there will actually be a physical edition.
Re: Indiana Jones Devs Are Hyped the Game's Coming to PS5
I’m still not sold on the first person point of view. It seems like this is the type of game that would be better suited for third person. Imagine playing Tomb Raider or Uncharted in first person. It just wouldn’t be the same.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Was Allegedly Being Talked About Openly at Gamescom
@Blaze215 You have had a pretty good life if buying a PS5 is one of your biggest regrets.
Re: Jul 2024 USA Sales: College Football Immediately Overtakes Helldivers 2 as Best-Selling Game This Year
Only three Nintendo titles in the top twenty Software Sales for the month. Surprising.
Re: The Plucky Squire Launches on PS5 This September, Day One on PS Plus Extra
Best news today. I have been looking forward to this game for a while. Easily one of my most anticipated titles for the year. I was planning on purchasing day one and now I don’t have to because it is on Extra.
Re: Concord Fires Off Another Salvo of PS5, PC Character Trailers
Great. Everyone start bashing on Concord again.
Re: Anticipated PS5 Action Adventure Black Myth: Wukong Goes Gold Ahead of August Release
So I take it that this is another digital only game since the release date is only two weeks away. Is that right?
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2024?
@B0udoir Just like all Essential games, if you claimed the titles in the PS+ Collection, you still have access to them.
Re: The PS5 Remaster Everyone Asked for Is Finally Happening
@NEStalgia Ha. I see what you did there.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Finally the Right Time to Buy PSVR2?
$350? Hell yes it is time.
Re: Scorching Hot PS Store Summer Sale Gets More PS5, PS4 Deals
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is $29.99 on Amazon for a physical copy. It has been that price since Prime Day.
Re: There's Potential in This Anime-Style PS5 Soulslike, But It Needs Work
Did we see anything new from ChinaJoy that wasn’t a Soulslike?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 539
I have started Days Gone again. I didn’t get far in my first play through (I think I got distracted by Death Stranding), but man is it fun. Riding motorcycles and shooting zombies. I can’t believe I ever quit playing it.
Re: Special Concord PS5 Controller Looks More Appealing Than the Game
I am really surprised to not see more comments trashing the game again.
Re: Capcom Says It Won't Give Up on Physical Games, Despite Utter Domination of Digital Sales
@CrashBandicoat And yet I can resell my physical version and recoup at least half, if not more, of the original purchase price. This is a major advantage of physical that often seems lost in the discourse.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 538
I guess that I am one of the few who is enjoying the Concord beta. The amount of hate that this game is getting is unlike anything I have seen before except maybe for Suicide Squad, although that was probably well deserved. I think it is polished with interesting character designs and abilities. I just wish it had ultimates. I see a lot of people complaining about the lack of health regeneration and sparse health packs, but it is a team shooter so team composition matters. There is a post where some OverWatch developers were praising it too. And speaking of OverWatch, the new hero in that game scheduled to release next season in August is playable this weekend, so I will probably be jumping on there to try her out as well. Smart timing. What can I say? Comfort food.
Re: Over 4,500 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Sizzling Summer Sale
@CaptD Don’t call me Shirley.
Re: Feature: Serving Up Aloy of Food with the Official Horizon Cookbook
Great article Stephen. Amazing to see someone actually attempt to make the dishes rather than just a general review of the book. That being said, every chef should have a cast iron skillet. Thanks for the refreshing read. I have quite the appetite now.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024 So Far?
Animal Well. I have, by far, spent the most hours on this game and keep coming back for more The sense of accomplishment when you finally figure out a puzzle is so rewarding. I love how nothing is explained to the player. It’s pure gameplay at its finest. And so many secrets.
Re: Collectible PlayStation Figurines Out This August, Featuring Aloy, Kratos, and Jin
Are you kidding? A Varl figure but no Erend? He could have had an attachable stein.
Re: Evo 2024 Player Numbers Revealed, Street Fighter 6 Still Top, Tekken 8 Breaks Record in Second
645 players. That is a low number for Mortal Kombat 1.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 535
OverWatch. After a six year absence. they have reissued the pink Mercy skin as a fundraiser for breast cancer research. The last time, it raised over 12 million dollars. I generally don’t spend money for cosmetics, but it’s for a good cause. And it is just so damned cute.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for July 2024 Announced
I would rather have Blades of Steel.
Re: Tomb Raider's Lara Croft Is Popping Up Everywhere on PS5, PS4 Right Now
@get2sammyb. As @sanderson72 pointed out, doesn’t Amazon own the rights to Tomb Raider now? So wouldn’t it be Amazon, not Embracer, licensing out the character?
Re: Mini Review: Megaton Musashi W: Wired (PS5) - Completely Overlooked Action RPG Is Worth a Shot
“Some decent storytelling.”
“Mostly predictable plot.”
Aren’t these contradictory?
Re: PS1 Classic Fear Effect Gunning for PS5, PS4 in 2025
Truly unique art style. And the second game came on four discs.
Re: Across Its Vaunted IP, Capcom Fans Crave Dino Crisis Above All Else
@z0d15g0d. Oh my God, Power Stone was fun. A Dreamcast gem. Spent so many hours playing.
Re: Tons More Massive PS5, PS4 Games with Huge Discounts
I am surprised that you guys haven’t mentioned it, but Sony is offering a year of Netflix premium for free with the purchase of a PS5 for their Days of Play summer sale. I pay $25 a month for Netflix. That’s $300 a year. And the digital version of the PS5 is on sale for $400. That’s like getting a PS5 for a hundred bucks. But the sale ends today or tomorrow. I was considering getting a second console for my son but I am holding out for the eventual release of the Pro. Still, that’s a good deal that I haven’t really seen advertised.
Re: Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PS5) - Bungie's Promise Fulfilled
Is it too late to start?
Re: Showing a Trailer at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Reportedly Costs $250K for One Minute
For the love of the game.
Re: PS Store Adds Another 1,500 Big PS5, PS4 Deals for Summer Game Fest
Think I am going to get Silt for five dollars. Seems like a really good deal. I want the most recent Dark Pictures Anthology title, The Devil Inside, but the last two I bought came to the subscription service shortly after. So maybe Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. I prefer the style of combat to the turn based entries anyway, but I really wanted a physical copy for my collection.
Re: MultiVersus (PS5) - Fun Free-to-Play Fighter Is Finally Fit for Purpose
The menus are terrible to navigate. All of my progress has been reset and perks disabled. I have a ton of one of the many currencies to respec my characters but I cannot figure out how to buy the perks with the currency. Are they actively trying to make it this difficult? And why does it feel like I am fighting against bots now in a 2 v2?
Re: Netflix's Animated Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Starts in October
Seems odd that this is on Netflix rather than Amazon. I guess a deal was in place before Amazon acquired the IP.
Re: Xbox Series S Specs Limit the Scope of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
But just one month ago the developers stated in the reveal that it was a play space “two times bigger” than the original. Certainly they realized the limitations of the Series S before then.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 531
Still working on Animal Well. Obviously I am not as smart as I thought I was.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Game from State of Play?
Marvel Rivals at 0,2%. Ouch.
Re: Classic PS1 Platformer Tomba! Arrives on PS5 in August
@BecauseBecause. It still goes for mad money. A used copy in the original PS1 jewel case frequently sales for $150 or more on eBay.