@Darude84 Demon’s Souls, Returnal and Forbidden West have all been added to the Extra level of the subscription service, not the three games that come with Essential. A few months ago we got Weird West as one of the three games. Evil West is a different game.
Nice to see The Finals on a list. The game is a blast to play. Movement is super fluid, action is chaotic, graphics are superb and everything is destructible. I’m terrible at the game, yet I keep coming back for more. And how smart was it to shadow drop it during the Game Awards? This is a FTP game that will be around for a while.
Rise of the Ronin, my most anticipated game of next year, is only a few months away. Black Myth: Wukong, which I had dismissed as another Souls like, looks absolutely stunning. I guess I am going to try to get good. Oh, and the SEGA games, even if they are pretty far away, it was still exciting to see that SEGA hadn’t forgotten about them.
How about that March 22 release date for Rise of the Ronin? My most anticipated game of 2024 and it will be here much earlier than I expected. And my God Black Myth: Wukong looked impressive. This is a game I have not been following because I thought it was just another Souls like, but damn it was pretty. Might have to give in and try to get good.
Reactions are genuinely divided this month, which I guess is a good thing. Not like last month when pretty much everyone thought the selection was trash.
Sable has a great soundtrack by Japanese Breakfast. Really suits the game well. I personally think this is a pretty solid month. Too bad I didn’t get a promotional offer to renew my subscription at a discount over Black Friday.
It would be difficult to find a copy of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name under the Christmas tree anyway since there is no physical copy except in Japan.
@MrGilly69. I’m not sure how the promotion works. My son’s plan expired a few days after Black Friday and he was offered a renewal at a discounted rate while his membership was still active. My plan expires December 2, and I have been unable to get a discount. I even cancelled my current subscription (at least turned off the auto-renewal) thinking I would get the offer in the new sale, but no such luck. I guess after ten or so years I will let it lapse because I refuse to pay the $135.
@MattBoothDev. @trev666. The Portal has a 3.5 mm audio input so the Pulse headset will work with an auxiliary cable. Any headset should work with a wired connection, which shouldn’t be too big of an issue with a handheld device.
@PALversusNTSC. Valve has sold multiple millions of the Steam Deck and just introduced a new model with an OLED screen and fifty percent longer battery life. So the idea that it failed is just wrong.
@LilyGoMEOW. Players who had purchased the set before the license expired still had access to the characters. The map, however, was removed from rotation.
@Americansamurai1. The fire effects looked so shoddy. I’m surprised no one else mentioned it. One hundred million dollars and they couldn’t properly code realistic flames. Lucky there were no mirrors.
Wow! I did not realize how large the staff of Push Square was until everyone did a WAYP at the same time. I always kind of imagined Sammy running it out of his bedroom. Oh well. Shattered illusions and such. Anyway, still playing Spider-Man 2 with my son and we might try Lost in Random that I picked up in the store sale for under three dollars because of a mention from someone here on the site. Also Salt and Sanctuary for under a dollar. Thanks guys for paying attention.
And of course someone has already voted Abysmal, even though there are no votes for Average, Poor, Bad or Terrible as of yet. I doubt this person has even played the game. And if so, it begs the question why spend seventy dollars on a game that will obviously play like it’s predecessor? They must know if they liked the original by now. If they did, does more of the same justify abysmal? And if they didn’t like it, then why buy the sequel? Trolls are gonna troll.
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Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5, PS4 DLC of 2023
@LiamCroft. Was the Resident Evil 4 VR mode also released too late to be considered in the Best VR Game category? I was curious why Village beat it.
Re: Game of the Year: #3 - Resident Evil 4
This makes me even more upset about Alan Wake being number four. Yesterday I thought at least Resident Evil would take the top spot.
Re: Game of the Year 2023: Graham's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
-Alan Wake at number one. Where were you yesterday?
Re: Game of the Year: #4 - Alan Wake 2
C’mon Push Square. It should be higher.
Re: Game of the Year: Liam's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
I like Jedi: Survivor ahead of Spider-Man.
Bold move.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for January 2024 Announced
@Darude84 Demon’s Souls, Returnal and Forbidden West have all been added to the Extra level of the subscription service, not the three games that come with Essential. A few months ago we got Weird West as one of the three games. Evil West is a different game.
Re: Game of the Year: Henry's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Dredge. Well done.
Re: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
@Member_the_game. Ha. That’s funny.
Re: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas guys! Enjoy your day.
Hope Santa was good.
Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5, PS4 Indie Game of 2023
Not able to vote for Dredge? That’s a shame.
Re: Game of the Year: Jaimie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Other than Baldur’s Gate though, list is spot on.
Re: Game of the Year: Jaimie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3 is overrated. There I said it.
Re: Nearly 5,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Colossal Christmas Sale
Steelrising is a great game. I don’t understand all the hype for Lies of P, but this game was forgotten.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Wins Big in PS Blog Awards, Including PS5 Game of the Year
Kinda feel like Alan Wake should have won Graphical Showcase as well.
Re: Game of the Year: Aaron's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Nice to see The Finals on a list. The game is a blast to play. Movement is super fluid, action is chaotic, graphics are superb and everything is destructible. I’m terrible at the game, yet I keep coming back for more. And how smart was it to shadow drop it during the Game Awards? This is a FTP game that will be around for a while.
Re: EA Changes Iconic Frostbite Logo, Signaling Philosophical Shift
And EA’s public relations send out a press release as if this were newsworthy and gaming websites write about it as if that were true.
Re: Fortnite Fans Are Miffed with Season 5's PS5, PS4 Item Shop
I have trouble navigating the UI to even be able to find my skins now.
Re: Game of the Year: John's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
I wish Venba would get added to the subscription service. Seems like the perfect game for Extra.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 507
@Shepherd_Tallon. Is it Powerscourt Distillery? Should be a lovely time. Ah, Pot still whiskey.
Re: Death Stranding Movie Partners with A24, and There's a T-Shirt
So instead of delivering packages, we get to watch someone delivering packages. Sounds fun.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2023 Available Now, Check Out Your Gaming Stats
Damn you OverWatch. I just can’t quit you.
Re: Feature: Best PS5 Announcement at The Game Awards 2023, as Voted By You
The previous Rise of the Ronin trailers were better. There were a lot more game mechanics on display than just hack n’ slash combat.
Re: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (PS5) - A World We Don't Want To Leave
This game should be third person.
Re: Poll: What Was the Best PS5 Game Announcement or Reveal at The Game Awards 2023?
Rise of the Ronin, my most anticipated game of next year, is only a few months away. Black Myth: Wukong, which I had dismissed as another Souls like, looks absolutely stunning. I guess I am going to try to get good. Oh, and the SEGA games, even if they are pretty far away, it was still exciting to see that SEGA hadn’t forgotten about them.
Re: What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2023?
How about that March 22 release date for Rise of the Ronin? My most anticipated game of 2024 and it will be here much earlier than I expected. And my God Black Myth: Wukong looked impressive. This is a game I have not been following because I thought it was just another Souls like, but damn it was pretty. Might have to give in and try to get good.
Re: Thank Goodness You're Here Looks Charmingly Silly in New Look at Gameplay
This would be perfect for Extra. The subscription service needs more day one indies.
Re: Where to Pre-Order The Last of Us 2 Remastered WLF Edition
Why are there 47 Society of Champions trading cards in the Collector’s Edition, but the game had 48?
Re: GTA 6 Trailer Out Now, 2025 Release Window Revealed
2025 and then the inevitable delay.
Re: PlayStation Users Set to Lose Hundreds of TV Shows They Paid For
How is this legal? I expect a class action lawsuit in the future. But then again, how many people actually purchased any of these Discovery shows?
Re: Solid Snake, Peter Griffin Dropping in Next Fortnite Season
@kyleforrester87. Most skins I would agree with you, but c’mon it’s Family Guy.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for December 2023 Announced
Reactions are genuinely divided this month, which I guess is a good thing. Not like last month when pretty much everyone thought the selection was trash.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for December 2023 Announced
Sable has a great soundtrack by Japanese Breakfast. Really suits the game well. I personally think this is a pretty solid month. Too bad I didn’t get a promotional offer to renew my subscription at a discount over Black Friday.
Re: US Children Want Subscriptions and Currencies for Christmas, Not Games
It would be difficult to find a copy of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name under the Christmas tree anyway since there is no physical copy except in Japan.
Re: Massive PS Store Sale Makes 2,800+ PS5, PS4 Games Cheaper Than Ever
@MrGilly69. I’m not sure how the promotion works. My son’s plan expired a few days after Black Friday and he was offered a renewal at a discounted rate while his membership was still active. My plan expires December 2, and I have been unable to get a discount. I even cancelled my current subscription (at least turned off the auto-renewal) thinking I would get the offer in the new sale, but no such luck. I guess after ten or so years I will let it lapse because I refuse to pay the $135.
Re: Promising PS5 Vehicular Survival Pacific Drive Will Get a Physical Release
Reversible cover? Sold!
Re: We Predict a Riot! PS5 Down to $350 in Black Friday Doorbuster
I would rather pay full price than deal with the people, hassle and lines of Black Friday. Although it could be worse. It could be Walmart.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2023?
You’re joking, right?
Re: 900 People Laid Off from Embracer Group During Its Second Quarter of 2023
@Areus. @Sil_Am. It’s too late for Sony. Embracer sold the rights to Tomb Raider to Amazon for 600 million, twice what they paid for it.
Re: Sony Says PS Portal Wasn't Designed to Make a Profit
@MattBoothDev. @trev666. The Portal has a 3.5 mm audio input so the Pulse headset will work with an auxiliary cable. Any headset should work with a wired connection, which shouldn’t be too big of an issue with a handheld device.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Physical Version Set to Be Announced This Week
Now if we can just get Epic to announce a physical version of Alan Wake 2,.
Re: All The Game Awards 2023 Nominees Announced, Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 Lead the Way
Hogwarts completely shut out. Not even room in the RPG category. That’s rough.
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Has Some of the Worst PS5, PS4 Review Scores of the Year
People will still buy it. It’s the new Call of Duty.
Re: Video: PS Portal Unboxing Gives Us Our First Look at Sony's PS5 Handheld
@PALversusNTSC. Valve has sold multiple millions of the Steam Deck and just introduced a new model with an OLED screen and fifty percent longer battery life. So the idea that it failed is just wrong.
Re: Dead by Daylight's Stranger Things DLC Is Back After Two Years in the Upside Down
@LilyGoMEOW. Players who had purchased the set before the license expired still had access to the characters. The map, however, was removed from rotation.
Re: Reminder: It's Your Last Chance to Grab Three Great PS Plus Essential Games
@Americansamurai1. The fire effects looked so shoddy. I’m surprised no one else mentioned it. One hundred million dollars and they couldn’t properly code realistic flames. Lucky there were no mirrors.
Re: All PS Plus Members Handed a Movie Discount on Sony Pictures Core
@Northern_munkey. @TrickyDicky99. Don’t you recognize a sarcasm when you hear it Charlie Brown.
Re: Jusant (PS5) - Tactile Traversal in an Arid, Atmospheric World
Are you guys going to review the Kona sequel?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 500
Wow! I did not realize how large the staff of Push Square was until everyone did a WAYP at the same time. I always kind of imagined Sammy running it out of his bedroom. Oh well. Shattered illusions and such. Anyway, still playing Spider-Man 2 with my son and we might try Lost in Random that I picked up in the store sale for under three dollars because of a mention from someone here on the site. Also Salt and Sanctuary for under a dollar. Thanks guys for paying attention.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
And of course someone has already voted Abysmal, even though there are no votes for Average, Poor, Bad or Terrible as of yet. I doubt this person has even played the game. And if so, it begs the question why spend seventy dollars on a game that will obviously play like it’s predecessor? They must know if they liked the original by now. If they did, does more of the same justify abysmal? And if they didn’t like it, then why buy the sequel? Trolls are gonna troll.
Re: Spirit of the North 2 Announced for PS5, Should Look Foxy in Unreal Engine 5
@Voltan. Unfortunately, the first game left the subscription service earlier this year.