I love the first game and this one looks good, but there are ton of good games coming out around that time so I probably won't play it around launch time if I do get it.
@AhmadSumadi 3.3 million sales (minimum) isn't a small number. It's perfectly accurate to say Expedition 33 has a lot of discourse around it, and players love the characters. Yet there is only one game that I've seen how poorly it's characters were handled.
If we really want to go down this route, there are plenty more stories that feature major character deaths that audiences didn't have a problem with. Or we can agree TLOUII deserves the flak because of it's writing choices.
@MrPeanutbutterz Somewhat visually similar, but very different writing wise. So I don't understand the problem, especially with how the new character was introduced. Though I haven't yet finished the game, so maybe it turns out they are identical.
@RoomWithaMoose You're absolutely correct that this specific collaboration hasn't changed anything, it's just a fairly egregious example and a reminder of how far COD has drifted from what it was.
And I agree, sometimes you just have to move on. Granted some series can make a comeback like Resident Evil, but I found a lot pf solace when I accepted that we're never getting something like World At War again.
@RoomWithaMoose That's part of the issue, COD has been awful for this for ages now. The main reason why people particularly hate COD for it, is because it wasn't always like this. It used to have a slight amount of realism/immersion/grit to it, but that's completely gone now. That's why it's uncomfortable for fans of the older games to look at, because the series is what put the middle finger up to it's old audience.
Collector's edition without the physical game is the most brainless thing I've seen from Sony. It's like they don't understand who gets collector's editions.
It is a very evident phenomenon that generally males are sexually attracted to female butts. I don't understand why people having an issue with someone trying to explain why.
When playing initially, it is probably most disappointing game I have ever played in my life, and that probably encompasses other media like Films/series.
My opinion hasn't changed because their is no incentive for me to go back and try it again.
Mad that this got announced 2 years ago, and we heard nothing. Still, looks like a really cool amalgamation of their previous games, happy it's releasing so soon.
As soon as I heard those first few seconds of music, I knew this was coming. No problem though, I genuinely get more excited for anything new with Astro Bot, than most game announcements.
@Traman500 I'm the same, it looked super promising but I can't support blatant disregard for the physical copy. I'm gonna make sure I buy it used so they don't get my money.
It's good to see effort being put into physical boxes. It's common sense that people are going to be less interested in physical games if the bare minimum is put into them.
Assuming the game is extremely fun, good length and fun for that length maybe. But a lot of games wear out their welcome or just aren't good. £65 is a lot of money to spend on something that doesn't meet your expectations.
Ensuring I buy second hand so they don't get my money. It looked extremely promising, but 85MB on a disc is pathetic. It's really sad to say I hope it does badly because of it.
Was going to a preorder, but them forgetting to put the game on the disc has made me decide they don't deserve my money, so I'll get it used. Looks great though.
@GirlVersusGame @GirlVersusGame Because I think Intergalactic is just a cheesy word to name an IP, regardless if it's relevant. If you think it sounds good, power to you.
That's such a Sony thing to do, realising they haven't made a LBP/Sackboy game in a while, so remove Sackboy from the opening instead of giving us new content.
Isn't that the second price increase this generation? Weird how USA isn't listed, I wonder if they're getting an even worse increase. Also strange that the disc drives consoles aren't affected in Europe.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 589
Should finish Expedition 33 this weekend. On the fight with Renoir in the Monolith, the soundtrack is absolutely godly.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Ghost of Yotei?
I love the first game and this one looks good, but there are ton of good games coming out around that time so I probably won't play it around launch time if I do get it.
Re: Astro Bot Has Added Its Most Wanted Cameo in Huge PS5 Update
I was lowkey hoping for something from Expedition 33, but they were good picks regardless. No idea who Serge was.
That final level was brutal, I died countless times trying to finish it.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Story Leaves The Last of Us Director 'In Awe'
@AhmadSumadi 3.3 million sales (minimum) isn't a small number. It's perfectly accurate to say Expedition 33 has a lot of discourse around it, and players love the characters. Yet there is only one game that I've seen how poorly it's characters were handled.
If we really want to go down this route, there are plenty more stories that feature major character deaths that audiences didn't have a problem with. Or we can agree TLOUII deserves the flak because of it's writing choices.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Story Leaves The Last of Us Director 'In Awe'
@MrPeanutbutterz Somewhat visually similar, but very different writing wise. So I don't understand the problem, especially with how the new character was introduced. Though I haven't yet finished the game, so maybe it turns out they are identical.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Story Leaves The Last of Us Director 'In Awe'
SPOILER WARNING:
They showed him how to kill off a popular character well. Notice how no one seems to hate Expedition 33 for it.
Re: What the Hell Has Happened to Call of Duty?
@RoomWithaMoose You're absolutely correct that this specific collaboration hasn't changed anything, it's just a fairly egregious example and a reminder of how far COD has drifted from what it was.
And I agree, sometimes you just have to move on. Granted some series can make a comeback like Resident Evil, but I found a lot pf solace when I accepted that we're never getting something like World At War again.
Re: What the Hell Has Happened to Call of Duty?
@RoomWithaMoose That's part of the issue, COD has been awful for this for ages now. The main reason why people particularly hate COD for it, is because it wasn't always like this. It used to have a slight amount of realism/immersion/grit to it, but that's completely gone now. That's why it's uncomfortable for fans of the older games to look at, because the series is what put the middle finger up to it's old audience.
Re: Mass Xbox Layoffs Begin, Everwild and Perfect Dark Both Cancelled
I'm not even shocked that Everwild got cancelled, but it looked like a phenomenal game and it is soul crushing to see it dead. What an awful company.
Re: Sony Still Does Physical Gaming Properly, Death Stranding 2 Fully Playable from Disc
Anyone know if the case comes with anything like a manual or leaflet? Sad that that's not standard anymore.
Re: Ambitious, AAA PS5 Exclusive to Deliver Ground-Breaking Story and Atmosphere
Don't get my hopes up for a new Siren game, that would be amazing.
Re: Ghost of Yotei's Pricey $250 PS5 Collector's Edition Is for the Hardcore Fans Only
Collector's edition without the physical game is the most brainless thing I've seen from Sony. It's like they don't understand who gets collector's editions.
Re: Random: Stellar Blade Dev Gives Insane Anatomically Accurate Explanation of Why Butts Are Beautiful
Why are people getting upset over this?
It is a very evident phenomenon that generally males are sexually attracted to female butts. I don't understand why people having an issue with someone trying to explain why.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Death Stranding 2?
I thought the first game was a slog, so I'm reluctant to try this one.
Re: Little Nightmares 3 Out 10th October, Pre-Order for First Game's Remaster
It looks great, but I'm not a fan of it already having DLC.
Happy it's coming in October as well, makes for a good Halloween game.
Re: Death Stranding 2 (PS5) - A Masterpiece in Every Sense
Is it much different to DS1, because while I like the look/aesthetics of this I found the first game to be an absolute slog.
Re: Little Nightmares Is Getting Its Own Dedicated Livestream Next Week
@zhoont Me, the first 2 games are brilliant.
Re: Poll: How Do You Feel About The Last of Us Part 2, 5 Years Later?
When playing initially, it is probably most disappointing game I have ever played in my life, and that probably encompasses other media like Films/series.
My opinion hasn't changed because their is no incentive for me to go back and try it again.
Re: Crash Team Racing Has Topped 10 Million Units, But Is Still Locked to 30fps
It sold 10 million? Why are they not following this up with something!?
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5 Games for the Second Half of 2025?
Silent Hill f hands down. Happy that we're getting a brand new Silent Hill game, even happier it genuinely looks really good.
Pleased that Sword of the Sea is finally coming.
Really hoping Reanimal comes out soon.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Free and Paid DLC Adds Guests from Minecraft, Like a Dragon, More
Nice, same day as Silent Hill f.
Re: Sword of the Sea Looks Like a True Journey Successor, Surfs to PS5 in August
Mad that this got announced 2 years ago, and we heard nothing. Still, looks like a really cool amalgamation of their previous games, happy it's releasing so soon.
Re: Astro Bot Is Getting Even More Free DLC Challenge Levels Next Month on PS5
@Oram77 The only issue I have with Team Asobi is that their new game can't come soon enough.
Re: Astro Bot Is Getting Even More Free DLC Challenge Levels Next Month on PS5
As soon as I heard those first few seconds of music, I knew this was coming. No problem though, I genuinely get more excited for anything new with Astro Bot, than most game announcements.
Re: Silent Hill F Right Around the Corner, Out on PS5 This September
Looks creepy as hell, cannot wait for it. Very likely to play day one.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2025?
Solid show, nice to get release dates for Sword of the Sea, and Silent Hill f, as well as some cool looking new games. More Astro Bot as well!!
But my god the ending dragged, I've never seem such a bad way to end a show.
Re: When Is PlayStation's State of Play for June 2025?
Imagine if we get new first party games.
Re: Hi-Fi Rush Studio Reopens, Hiring for New Action Game
Always nice seeing good news.
Re: The Order 1886 Could Have Been a Big Trilogy of PlayStation Games
The Order 1886 is the epitome of loads of potential, but being underwhelming.
Re: Capcom, on an Unstoppable Run, Plots New Osaka Studio
It's very refreshing to hear to good news like this, instead of studios getting shut down and people being laid off.
Re: Capcom, on an Unstoppable Run, Plots New Osaka Studio
@PuppetMaster That would be cool as hell, would love some old school horror series to get new games.
Re: Talking Point: Does Sony Really Need Some Kind of Summer Showcase?
They do, but firstly they actually need games to show. Though that's hard when they constantly shut down their studios.
Re: Analytics Firm Predicts Paltry Full-Price Sales for DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5
@Traman500 I'm the same, it looked super promising but I can't support blatant disregard for the physical copy. I'm gonna make sure I buy it used so they don't get my money.
Re: Finally, a Line of Physical PS5 Games Where the Packaging Is Beautiful and the Full Experience Is Actually on the Disc
It's good to see effort being put into physical boxes. It's common sense that people are going to be less interested in physical games if the bare minimum is put into them.
Re: Beloved Ex-PlayStation Boss Believes $70, $80 Games Are a Steal
Assuming the game is extremely fun, good length and fun for that length maybe. But a lot of games wear out their welcome or just aren't good. £65 is a lot of money to spend on something that doesn't meet your expectations.
Re: Inquiry Already Underway Over Lacklustre DOOM: The Dark Ages Opening
Ensuring I buy second hand so they don't get my money. It looked extremely promising, but 85MB on a disc is pathetic. It's really sad to say I hope it does badly because of it.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing DOOM: The Dark Ages?
@GirlVersusGame Snap, for the most part it is absolutely my type of game. But I can't support companies giving out blank discs.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing DOOM: The Dark Ages?
Was going to a preorder, but them forgetting to put the game on the disc has made me decide they don't deserve my money, so I'll get it used. Looks great though.
Re: Even More PS5 Price Increases Being Considered by Sony
When they say producing PS5s in the USA, is that an additional factory in the USA, or will that involve giving up on global factories elsewhere
If that latter, that's a slimy move.
Re: Intergalactic PS5 Star 'Bootcamp-ing' with Neil Druckmann to Ignore the Haters
@GirlVersusGame @GirlVersusGame Because I think Intergalactic is just a cheesy word to name an IP, regardless if it's relevant. If you think it sounds good, power to you.
Re: Intergalactic PS5 Star 'Bootcamp-ing' with Neil Druckmann to Ignore the Haters
Too early to say how good the game will be, but honestly the worst thing so far is the title. It's really cringey.
Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
It infuriates how people defend this. "PhYsIcAl Is DyInG AnyWaY".
Yeah, because publishers seem to be doing everything they can do make physical copies as worthless as possible.
Re: PS5 Fans Furious As Microsoft Ships DOOM: The Dark Ages with Just 85MB on the Disc
The game looks great, but this is a massive turn off from me getting it.
Re: Poll: Are You Hyped for GTA 6 After Trailer 2?
I have zero interest in GTA, but power to the people that do.
Re: EA to Properly Reveal New Battlefield Game This Summer
What are the odds it will be broken and full of bugs.
Re: Poll: Are You Disappointed by the GTA 6 Delay?
Not personally interested in GTA.
Bet game devs who are releasing a game this year are jumping with joy, and those releasing a game next year are snapped.
Re: LittleBigPlanet Erasure Continues as Sackboy Removed from PlayStation Productions Logo
That's such a Sony thing to do, realising they haven't made a LBP/Sackboy game in a while, so remove Sackboy from the opening instead of giving us new content.
Re: Nintendo Is Losing Its Identity, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss
I don't disagree entirely, but it's ironic that the ex boss of Sony is calling out another brand for losing it's identity.
Re: There's One Positive for Physical Fans Amid PS5's Price Increase Chaos
It's a weird day when physical media isn't screwed over and digital media is.
Re: PS5 Price Increases Announced by Sony, Affect UK, Europe, and More
Isn't that the second price increase this generation? Weird how USA isn't listed, I wonder if they're getting an even worse increase. Also strange that the disc drives consoles aren't affected in Europe.