@HonestHick "funny how so many are saying it was great when there wasn’t EXCLUSIVE content." Lets ignore that that statement is false for a second. By your own metric then evey single xbox show from now will be poor as nothing is exclusive. Do you even think before you write?
@Fiendish-Beaver lol mate, I doubt thats where you will be buying them, but thats about the truth of it. An MS show is another 3rd party show now. As you know, Id rather Xbox kept its identity, but now they are all on PS too, my only reason to play on xbox is if I want them on gp. Ive cancelled gp for now so chances are I might buy one or two on PS as I prefer the machine and its where my wife will play.. Hope theres plenty in both the upcoming shows to keep us happy!
@Lysterao I can of course agree with much of what you say, but you do seem to be deliberately missing the context of my post which was a rebuttal of the statement I quoted? Regardless, with the studios PS has you'd expect maybe three 1st party titles a year, so despite squandering some team talent chasing the live service golden egg, they've not missed it by much. For this particular SOP, the marvel fighting game was a great Sony funded and published new game... If they had also shown Death Stranding 2 instead of leaving it for Keighley tonight, that should be enough as we know ghost gets its own sop soon. Any true gamer might have wished for a glimpse of more 1st party Ill concede, but not having them present did not invalidate the wide range of interesting titles they showed. Regardless, showing such interesting games as they did is never a loss, and Id suggest those stating it is have ulterior motivation for doing so.
@Godot25 "Pretending like this wasn't a case in the past is revisionism of history. "
What utter drivel. The entire brand and playstation launch was made on the back of 3rd party titles. Not a single Sony game at launch, most people excited for Namcom stuff. The only person rewritting history here is you. Oh sorry, its obviously essential when writting to end with lol. Lol
@Godot25 " Basically, people are primarily watching PlayStation presentations for new first-party content."
Absolute BS and thats clearly never been the case. Sony have launched consoles with games from 3rd parties, its always been a huge part of their strategy and people watch these shows for the interesting games they might wish to play in the next year. 99% of gamers couldnt care less what logo a game opens with as long as its fun and they can play it on PS. Why even watch it if you dont care for anything other than 1st party, it was clearly stated they would be showing games from their publishing partners?
@Rich33 Your experience reflects my own and I also use a Sony 120hz.. I am getting older now, so maybe Im not so able to detect it, and I certainly believe the DF reports, but Im not going to notice its fixed 😄
I really should have thought this purchase through before hitting 'buy'. Bethesda just dont make anything with care and polish and by the time its fixed it will be reduced.
I guess Im glad fixes will come, but they are not rushing are they?
Hey I just wanna see what games im going to offered on this platform in the coming year or so. Don't see whats not to like... they can balls it up of course, but as long as I see a broad spectrum of reasonably interesting titlles Im all good.
Whilst its annoying, when the dev doesnt even optomise their title for the main console, its hardly surprising. I wouldnt play this game in a month of Sundays, so Im certainly not bothered by this, but Fomsofts inability to optimise its games when its making so much money is pretty disrespectful to its customers.
@nessisonett It cant happen. They lost the licensing rights to be able to continue to sell this title about 10 months back and can no longer offer it on xbox or PC. I bought it on steam some time ago, and its the only game Ive bought on SeriesX just before it was discontinued.
Id agree that Forza Horizon 4 is the best in the series, with progression actually meaning something and the fortune island dlc having some of the best courses and races Ive played to date.
But FH5 is still a good game..
...and with half my family coming from Edinburgh, they chose the right city too..😀👍
@Nepp67 Nobody ever said anyone was playing anything. This was not a game demo and they never said it was. It was a tech demo. Your consistant responses talking about 'playing' show you didnt appreciate what you were watching at all.
@Nepp67 Hey, if you wish to believe that that a bunch of devs have any interest in faking use of a controller at a UE tech demo, you are welcome to take that point of view, but I most definitely will not. Im happy to accept that in many instances the controller will have simply selected the next scripted set of actions, that seems obvious, but that the controller was utilised is clearly true. What possible motive would UE have to fake this? They stated it clearly, the demo was running on an og ps5, so the controller would be used to control that demo, what else would they use?
@Nepp67 Because the demo is running on ps5, its controlled with ps5 controller? Whats difficult to understand about that?
Love a lot of what they are bringing to the table with the new UE features, in particular nanite foiliage. Seeing the designs of Witcher 4 being used to show these features was a treat.
@DETfaninATL Well Im suprised you could glean that from a couple of sentences, but yes your quite right. Have a lovely day and I hope you enjoy the show 👍
Excellent! 1st 2nd or 3rd party, the opening logo is irrelevant, I just want to look at the great games we have coming, and right now PS5 pro is the best place to play them. Lots of stuff to watch this week....bring it on 😀
@Lysterao I agree mate, Im hoping they change up the format a bit, give you a reason to progress, make you feel good about earning cars etc. FH6 must surely be in the works and I really dont want it to just be FH5 expanded...
Im much more interested in the gameplay details than how big a pair of cartoon titties can be drawn, but hopefully those details will be forthcoming soon. I guess the artwork shows they will certainly still cater to the hairy handed mob, but no point breaking a winning formulea eh? Look forward to seeing the game eventually, but Id rather the titilation was dialled back a bit as its likely to add nothing but distraction to the game mechanics. Wont stop me playing though. Wouldnt be the first title Id reach for to demonstrate to people that games have grown up a bit though, I find this level of titalation childish - but hell it sells!
Its worth Sony celebrating tbh. Ive had it on series X (and PC) since launch) and the pro version is definitely a better play on console - the pop in and reduced foiliage on Series X at 60hz was very noticeable to me, so the pro version is a really welcome change. Yes it is unfortunate that that you cant change the awful script writting or characters which are laughably bad, but essentially they are just fluff to lead you to excellent racing...
Fantasy Life i has got its claws in me and its hard to play anything else. I might take a few breaks to do a Forza Horizon 5 race or two, but I doubt it!
Whatever you are playing this weekend, I hope you have fun.
What a great looking environment they've created! Im really impressed, and they seem to have taken good care with lighting design. Id not really paid too much attention to this before, but I'll be trying to read up more now that Ive seen how good it is. I think I might enjoy the game as well...
@somnambulance I just saw your rating of this on pure and came here to read this review which I'd ignored. I love the zanniness of katamari, so how Id let this slip under radar is hard to imagine. Thank you for extolling its virtues so highly, youve helped me find what I know Im going rate very highly. 👍
@EfYI I hope you do and enjoy it. Ive been on premium for a while and although I scoffed when they introduced the trials, Ive found them really useful and bought quite a few titles after getting a chance to try them this way.
The streaming is also really good way to try something quickly without downloading, so Ive gotten used to having that option.
33% is indeed a good discount, shame theres no discount for those of us already on premium. I guess they know they've got us anyway. Enjoy your gaming!
@Northern_munkey Lol! Gonna retire soon, maybe I will get a steering wheel and join you guys. Old rally cars, cheeky! I was always a Lancia Stratos guy on Sega Rally 😀
Apparently I should be angry that these titles have been held back to become part of this promotion. But lifes too short, and Im just grateful we are getting them now, no matter how it was engineered:)
Yeah Im not given to moaning much, but it does frustrate that loyal subbers dont get any offers on topping up their membership. It bothered me enough that I replied to the PS blog post, and I rarely do that! 😀 Wont stop me extending anyway as I value it and I think thats what they are counting on...
@Northern_munkey How you getting on with Forza mate? Managed to work through the overload of options yet? ( I find it helps to concentrate on one or two race types and simply hide all the icons for other stuff, otherwise my poor brain explodes 🤣).
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare "I don't need to be lectured by you either." Only one person lecturing here. However you did take the time to tell me why you behave as you do, so I at least appreciate that.
I learnt some time ago that life is infinitely more enjoyable if you dont let trivialities anger you so much. I hope in time you learn that truth too and let go of frustrations and anger. This is gaming. The vast majority of us are here to have fun and Id hope you still do have fun regardless of any disagreements we may have. Sorry to anger you so much, I genuinely wish you a better rest of the day.
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare Belive me, you'd know it if I wanted to 'attack you' instead of question your motivation for acting as you do. Your poorly disguised insults should be beneath you. Read your own comment history, so much of it is trying to pick holes in articles here or be down on any new released information , yet you seem to be an intelligent person - too intelligent to buy into the ' cool to be meh' culture thats so previlent here, so I asked why you do it, and its clearly touched a nerve. These premotions are clearly planned months in advance, but the fact remains a previously unannounced title now being added to the service is definitely worthy of news on this site, and many of us will be happy to see it arrive. What are you adding to the discussion or site, when you are not part of the service but do you best to disparage anyway? I asked for your motivation, not to double down on your attack on its announcement, but it seems you dont wish to share that with us - your perrogative I guess. Insisting that such marketting PR, which has existed since the industry started, is 'ruining everything' is a frankly rediculous assertion. If you wish to suggest my questioning of your montivation makes you some kind of ' victim' your welcome to do so, though I can assure you I would have asked the same question of anyone making such a post.
Whilst its clear the feeling will not be mutual, I never-the-less wish you a good day anyway.
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare "what's a bonus PS+ Extra game?" Its quite clearly a game announced as part of the current promotion, thats in addition to the previously announced games. Just as its written. Your attempt to somehow cheapen the release baffles me, you have no stake in this news, so its clear your only motivation is to spread some fud and I genuinely wander why you would bother?
Im a happy psplus subscriber, and having wished to try this game in the past, Im happy this is added to the service this month when it was not expected. Giving us good games on the service we didnt previously expect is a positive thing, why would try and paint it otherwise?
Thats a real shame. Even if it flops, if you put your heart and soul into something you should never get rid of a thing recording your contribution.
In my front room, above my work desk, I have two similar plauques commemorating my roles for Dungeon Keeper 2 and Theme Park World from my time at Bullfrog. I would never part with them, they remind me of the times we spent crafting these titles and of people I dearly miss.
All the things that made Elden Ring such an amazing experience for me, are severely compromised here to the point where I have Zero interest in playing this. Imnsure many more will love it, but certainly not me.
I think Elden Ring is a definite all timer...... but I wouldn't go anywhere near Nightreign, it destroys most of what I enjoyed in those games. Shame, I hope it does OK for them anyway.
DS2 is the one for me this summer - if I can ever leave Fantasy Life i alone for a minute!
"we know the game has attracted 60k peak concurrent players on Steam this weekend, which puts it comfortably ahead of other big recent releases like DOOM: The Dark Ages."
This is the hill you wish to die on, for being totally unfair and unreasonable? This is an example of, as you put it, "evil to prevail"?
Unlike many reports in this field, it's actually factually correct regardless of your objections.
Thought I understood you a bit, but to pick this out as being unreasonable in sea of news that is often completely unfair or unreasonable is utter lunacy.
I will never understand your comments here, when you are often responding to much more unreasonable posts elsewhere without mentioning a thing.
I wandered if I made an mistake when things were very child like and simple for the first couple of hours. But as the game expands, the writing improves, the characters start to exhibit the charm that makes you care, and the game reveals a scope and depth that really is very impressive. It's also well made, no glitches in the systems and worlds, I've had no jank. I certainly didnt expect me to drop all other games for this title when I bought it (Doom, AC Shadows, Expedition 33 etc), but such is the games 'pull' that this is all I've played this holiday weekend, and my wife has felt exactly the same (good job we have two PS5's😊) . If you are averse to cutesy, almost child-like storytelling RPG's, then this wont change your mind. But for those of us happy with such a setting and story, this is a fabulous game that can eat your time. In the immortal words of the little robot in 'Short Circuit' - "Number 5 is alive!". Great to see level 5 back.
@Fiendish-Beaver Are you Ok mate? You do seem incredibly defensive today, which isnt normal for you, which is why I ask. For what its worth Ive enjoyed what Ive played of doom, and of course game pass availablity would have ensured it hasnt sold in quite the same numbers it would have done otherwise (about 1 million sold as of 3 days back.)
Im not so sure Sammy celebrating the apparent succes of this title by comparing concurrent steam player player counts with other big releases of the week (of which Doom is the big one) warrents being described as MS bashing? Thats a bit of a reach mate. Regardless, I hope your having a great day, F1 has just finished and Im going to start this game 👍😀
Lots of games I've yet to finish, but Im going to play Fantasy Life i after the F1 today. I cant resist a new level 5 rpg! Also bought Spacemarine 2 in the sale. Quite how I can put down Expedition 33 to play Fantasy Life, and shelve Doom to play Space Marine 2 will be a quandary to many I'm sure, but I can't help my own tastes and just want to have fun.
No matter what you are playing this weekend, I hope you have fun!
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Re: Reaction: Sony Finally Understands the Assignment with One of the Best State of Plays of the PS5 Era
@HonestHick
"funny how so many are saying it was great when there wasn’t EXCLUSIVE content."
Lets ignore that that statement is false for a second.
By your own metric then evey single xbox show from now will be poor as nothing is exclusive. Do you even think before you write?
Re: What Time Is Summer Game Fest 2025?
@Fiendish-Beaver lol mate, I doubt thats where you will be buying them, but thats about the truth of it. An MS show is another 3rd party show now.
As you know, Id rather Xbox kept its identity, but now they are all on PS too, my only reason to play on xbox is if I want them on gp. Ive cancelled gp for now so chances are I might buy one or two on PS as I prefer the machine and its where my wife will play..
Hope theres plenty in both the upcoming shows to keep us happy!
Re: What Time Is Summer Game Fest 2025?
See you all in the chat I hope. Maybe chat can keep us entertained while the worst of the drivel is happening 😂
Re: PS5's Brilliant New State of Play Breaks Records for Sony
@Lysterao I can of course agree with much of what you say, but you do seem to be deliberately missing the context of my post which was a rebuttal of the statement I quoted?
Regardless, with the studios PS has you'd expect maybe three 1st party titles a year, so despite squandering some team talent chasing the live service golden egg, they've not missed it by much.
For this particular SOP, the marvel fighting game was a great Sony funded and published new game... If they had also shown Death Stranding 2 instead of leaving it for Keighley tonight, that should be enough as we know ghost gets its own sop soon. Any true gamer might have wished for a glimpse of more 1st party Ill concede, but not having them present did not invalidate the wide range of interesting titles they showed.
Regardless, showing such interesting games as they did is never a loss, and Id suggest those stating it is have ulterior motivation for doing so.
Re: PS5's Brilliant New State of Play Breaks Records for Sony
@Godot25
"Pretending like this wasn't a case in the past is revisionism of history. "
What utter drivel. The entire brand and playstation launch was made on the back of 3rd party titles. Not a single Sony game at launch, most people excited for Namcom stuff.
The only person rewritting history here is you. Oh sorry, its obviously essential when writting to end with lol. Lol
Re: PS5's Brilliant New State of Play Breaks Records for Sony
@Godot25 " Basically, people are primarily watching PlayStation presentations for new first-party content."
Absolute BS and thats clearly never been the case. Sony have launched consoles with games from 3rd parties, its always been a huge part of their strategy and people watch these shows for the interesting games they might wish to play in the next year.
99% of gamers couldnt care less what logo a game opens with as long as its fun and they can play it on PS.
Why even watch it if you dont care for anything other than 1st party, it was clearly stated they would be showing games from their publishing partners?
Re: Reaction: Sony Finally Understands the Assignment with One of the Best State of Plays of the PS5 Era
This was a banger, for me anyway. Brought a lot of the excitement that games have always given me.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Appears to Fix VRR Stuttering Issues
@Rich33 Your experience reflects my own and I also use a Sony 120hz..
I am getting older now, so maybe Im not so able to detect it, and I certainly believe the DF reports, but Im not going to notice its fixed 😄
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Appears to Fix VRR Stuttering Issues
I'll admit I couldnt actually notice the issue. But Im glad its been fixed anyway! 👍
Re: Oblivion Remastered Patch 1.1 Revealed, PS5 Performance to Be Addressed Later
I really should have thought this purchase through before hitting 'buy'. Bethesda just dont make anything with care and polish and by the time its fixed it will be reduced.
I guess Im glad fixes will come, but they are not rushing are they?
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2025?
Great show, I wanted it all!
Re: What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for June 2025?
Hey I just wanna see what games im going to offered on this platform in the coming year or so.
Don't see whats not to like... they can balls it up of course, but as long as I see a broad spectrum of reasonably interesting titlles Im all good.
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign Has No PS5 Pro Improvements At All
Whilst its annoying, when the dev doesnt even optomise their title for the main console, its hardly surprising.
I wouldnt play this game in a month of Sundays, so Im certainly not bothered by this, but Fomsofts inability to optimise its games when its making so much money is pretty disrespectful to its customers.
Re: Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Is Cleaning Up on PS5 Right Now
@nessisonett It cant happen. They lost the licensing rights to be able to continue to sell this title about 10 months back and can no longer offer it on xbox or PC. I bought it on steam some time ago, and its the only game Ive bought on SeriesX just before it was discontinued.
Id agree that Forza Horizon 4 is the best in the series, with progression actually meaning something and the fortune island dlc having some of the best courses and races Ive played to date.
But FH5 is still a good game..
...and with half my family coming from Edinburgh, they chose the right city too..😀👍
Re: Don't Expect The Witcher 4 to Look Like That Unreal Tech Demo When It Launches on PS5
@Nepp67 Nobody ever said anyone was playing anything. This was not a game demo and they never said it was. It was a tech demo. Your consistant responses talking about 'playing' show you didnt appreciate what you were watching at all.
Re: Don't Expect The Witcher 4 to Look Like That Unreal Tech Demo When It Launches on PS5
@Nepp67 Hey, if you wish to believe that that a bunch of devs have any interest in faking use of a controller at a UE tech demo, you are welcome to take that point of view, but I most definitely will not.
Im happy to accept that in many instances the controller will have simply selected the next scripted set of actions, that seems obvious, but that the controller was utilised is clearly true. What possible motive would UE have to fake this?
They stated it clearly, the demo was running on an og ps5, so the controller would be used to control that demo, what else would they use?
Re: Don't Expect The Witcher 4 to Look Like That Unreal Tech Demo When It Launches on PS5
@Nepp67 Because the demo is running on ps5, its controlled with ps5 controller? Whats difficult to understand about that?
Love a lot of what they are bringing to the table with the new UE features, in particular nanite foiliage. Seeing the designs of Witcher 4 being used to show these features was a treat.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your PS5 Predictions for Summer Game Fest 2025?
I want to see some wolverine. No reason why they shouldnt tease us some!
Re: State of Play Confirmed for 4th June, 40+ Minutes of PS5 Games
@DETfaninATL Well Im suprised you could glean that from a couple of sentences, but yes your quite right.
Have a lovely day and I hope you enjoy the show 👍
Re: State of Play Confirmed for 4th June, 40+ Minutes of PS5 Games
@DETfaninATL They always announce them one or two days before. Your comment is the thing smelling desperate....
Re: The Witcher 4 Gameplay Revealed, Running on PS5 at 60fps with Ray Tracing
Nanite foiliage is a game changer...
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (May 2025)
Fantasy life, not even close.
Doom was ok, but its rare for a shooter to engross me much these days....
Re: State of Play Confirmed for 4th June, 40+ Minutes of PS5 Games
Excellent!
1st 2nd or 3rd party, the opening logo is irrelevant, I just want to look at the great games we have coming, and right now PS5 pro is the best place to play them.
Lots of stuff to watch this week....bring it on 😀
Re: Sony's Marketing the Massive Improvements PS5 Pro Makes to Forza Horizon 5
@Lysterao I agree mate, Im hoping they change up the format a bit, give you a reason to progress, make you feel good about earning cars etc. FH6 must surely be in the works and I really dont want it to just be FH5 expanded...
Re: Here's Your First Look at Project Spirits, the Next Flagship Title from the Makers of Stellar Blade
Im much more interested in the gameplay details than how big a pair of cartoon titties can be drawn, but hopefully those details will be forthcoming soon. I guess the artwork shows they will certainly still cater to the hairy handed mob, but no point breaking a winning formulea eh?
Look forward to seeing the game eventually, but Id rather the titilation was dialled back a bit as its likely to add nothing but distraction to the game mechanics. Wont stop me playing though.
Wouldnt be the first title Id reach for to demonstrate to people that games have grown up a bit though, I find this level of titalation childish - but hell it sells!
Re: Sony's Marketing the Massive Improvements PS5 Pro Makes to Forza Horizon 5
Its worth Sony celebrating tbh. Ive had it on series X (and PC) since launch) and the pro version is definitely a better play on console - the pop in and reduced foiliage on Series X at 60hz was very noticeable to me, so the pro version is a really welcome change.
Yes it is unfortunate that that you cant change the awful script writting or characters which are laughably bad, but essentially they are just fluff to lead you to excellent racing...
Re: Outriders, Bulletstorm Dev People Can Fly Cancels Two Games, Layoffs Imminent
How awful. I can only hope to god that those laid off land on their feet.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 583
Fantasy Life i has got its claws in me and its hard to play anything else. I might take a few breaks to do a Forza Horizon 5 race or two, but I doubt it!
Whatever you are playing this weekend, I hope you have fun.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2025?
I want to try Bomb Rush and I'll try Alone in the dark, so Im happy enough with these. Im easilly pleased 😄
Re: Random: Commemorative Launch Plaque of PS5 Catastrophe Concord Donated to Thrift Store
@PlatinumMikey Thanks dude. Everyone there was passionate about games. Till EA bought us of course....
Re: Mafia: The Old Country Highlights Its Gorgeous Period Setting in New Dev Diary
What a great looking environment they've created! Im really impressed, and they seem to have taken good care with lighting design.
Id not really paid too much attention to this before, but I'll be trying to read up more now that Ive seen how good it is. I think I might enjoy the game as well...
Re: Mini Review: to a T (PS5) - The Most Joyful Game in the World
@somnambulance I just saw your rating of this on pure and came here to read this review which I'd ignored. I love the zanniness of katamari, so how Id let this slip under radar is hard to imagine.
Thank you for extolling its virtues so highly, youve helped me find what I know Im going rate very highly. 👍
Re: First Bonus PS Plus Extra Game from Days of Play Available Now on PS5
@EfYI I hope you do and enjoy it. Ive been on premium for a while and although I scoffed when they introduced the trials, Ive found them really useful and bought quite a few titles after getting a chance to try them this way.
The streaming is also really good way to try something quickly without downloading, so Ive gotten used to having that option.
33% is indeed a good discount, shame theres no discount for those of us already on premium. I guess they know they've got us anyway. Enjoy your gaming!
Re: Random: Commemorative Launch Plaque of PS5 Catastrophe Concord Donated to Thrift Store
@Fishnpeas Sad, but true...
Re: PS Plus Subscription Sale Takes 33% Off, But There's a Big Catch
@Northern_munkey Lol! Gonna retire soon, maybe I will get a steering wheel and join you guys.
Old rally cars, cheeky! I was always a Lancia Stratos guy on Sega Rally 😀
Re: 6 Bonus PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Confirmed for May, June 2025
Apparently I should be angry that these titles have been held back to become part of this promotion. But lifes too short, and Im just grateful we are getting them now, no matter how it was engineered:)
Re: PS Plus Subscription Sale Takes 33% Off, But There's a Big Catch
Yeah Im not given to moaning much, but it does frustrate that loyal subbers dont get any offers on topping up their membership.
It bothered me enough that I replied to the PS blog post, and I rarely do that! 😀
Wont stop me extending anyway as I value it and I think thats what they are counting on...
Re: PS Plus Subscription Sale Takes 33% Off, But There's a Big Catch
@Northern_munkey How you getting on with Forza mate? Managed to work through the overload of options yet? ( I find it helps to concentrate on one or two race types and simply hide all the icons for other stuff, otherwise my poor brain explodes 🤣).
Re: First Bonus PS Plus Extra Game from Days of Play Available Now on PS5
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare
"I don't need to be lectured by you either."
Only one person lecturing here. However you did take the time to tell me why you behave as you do, so I at least appreciate that.
I learnt some time ago that life is infinitely more enjoyable if you dont let trivialities anger you so much. I hope in time you learn that truth too and let go of frustrations and anger. This is gaming. The vast majority of us are here to have fun and Id hope you still do have fun regardless of any disagreements we may have.
Sorry to anger you so much, I genuinely wish you a better rest of the day.
Re: The Witcher 3 Final Patch Confirmed, Adds Mods on PS5
@DennisReynolds Yes. Pro support would be nice 😀
Re: First Bonus PS Plus Extra Game from Days of Play Available Now on PS5
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare
Belive me, you'd know it if I wanted to 'attack you' instead of question your motivation for acting as you do. Your poorly disguised insults should be beneath you.
Read your own comment history, so much of it is trying to pick holes in articles here or be down on any new released information , yet you seem to be an intelligent person - too intelligent to buy into the ' cool to be meh' culture thats so previlent here, so I asked why you do it, and its clearly touched a nerve.
These premotions are clearly planned months in advance, but the fact remains a previously unannounced title now being added to the service is definitely worthy of news on this site, and many of us will be happy to see it arrive.
What are you adding to the discussion or site, when you are not part of the service but do you best to disparage anyway? I asked for your motivation, not to double down on your attack on its announcement, but it seems you dont wish to share that with us - your perrogative I guess.
Insisting that such marketting PR, which has existed since the industry started, is 'ruining everything' is a frankly rediculous assertion.
If you wish to suggest my questioning of your montivation makes you some kind of ' victim' your welcome to do so, though I can assure you I would have asked the same question of anyone making such a post.
Whilst its clear the feeling will not be mutual, I never-the-less wish you a good day anyway.
Re: First Bonus PS Plus Extra Game from Days of Play Available Now on PS5
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare
"what's a bonus PS+ Extra game?"
Its quite clearly a game announced as part of the current promotion, thats in addition to the previously announced games. Just as its written.
Your attempt to somehow cheapen the release baffles me, you have no stake in this news, so its clear your only motivation is to spread some fud and I genuinely wander why you would bother?
Im a happy psplus subscriber, and having wished to try this game in the past, Im happy this is added to the service this month when it was not expected. Giving us good games on the service we didnt previously expect is a positive thing, why would try and paint it otherwise?
Re: Random: Commemorative Launch Plaque of PS5 Catastrophe Concord Donated to Thrift Store
Thats a real shame. Even if it flops, if you put your heart and soul into something you should never get rid of a thing recording your contribution.
In my front room, above my work desk, I have two similar plauques commemorating my roles for Dungeon Keeper 2 and Theme Park World from my time at Bullfrog. I would never part with them, they remind me of the times we spent crafting these titles and of people I dearly miss.
Re: 80+ PS5, PS4 Games You Should Buy in PS Store's Days of Play Sale
@RagnarLothbrok
Well we are all fortunate you dont write these articles then.
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign (PS5) - A Ruthless Roguelike Reinvention of the Lands Between
All the things that made Elden Ring such an amazing experience for me, are severely compromised here to the point where I have Zero interest in playing this. Imnsure many more will love it, but certainly not me.
Re: These 27+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (26th-1st June)
I think Elden Ring is a definite all timer...... but I wouldn't go anywhere near Nightreign, it destroys most of what I enjoyed in those games. Shame, I hope it does OK for them anyway.
DS2 is the one for me this summer - if I can ever leave Fantasy Life i alone for a minute!
Re: Hundreds of Thousands Living a Fantasy Life in Level-5's Grand Return
"we know the game has attracted 60k peak concurrent players on Steam this weekend, which puts it comfortably ahead of other big recent releases like DOOM: The Dark Ages."
This is the hill you wish to die on, for being totally unfair and unreasonable? This is an example of, as you put it, "evil to prevail"?
Unlike many reports in this field, it's actually factually correct regardless of your objections.
Thought I understood you a bit, but to pick this out as being unreasonable in sea of news that is often completely unfair or unreasonable is utter lunacy.
I will never understand your comments here, when you are often responding to much more unreasonable posts elsewhere without mentioning a thing.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (PS5) - Level-5 Returns with Its Most Addictive RPG Yet
Thanks for the review.
I wandered if I made an mistake when things were very child like and simple for the first couple of hours. But as the game expands, the writing improves, the characters start to exhibit the charm that makes you care, and the game reveals a scope and depth that really is very impressive. It's also well made, no glitches in the systems and worlds, I've had no jank.
I certainly didnt expect me to drop all other games for this title when I bought it (Doom, AC Shadows, Expedition 33 etc), but such is the games 'pull' that this is all I've played this holiday weekend, and my wife has felt exactly the same (good job we have two PS5's😊) .
If you are averse to cutesy, almost child-like storytelling RPG's, then this wont change your mind. But for those of us happy with such a setting and story, this is a fabulous game that can eat your time.
In the immortal words of the little robot in 'Short Circuit' - "Number 5 is alive!". Great to see level 5 back.
Re: Hundreds of Thousands Living a Fantasy Life in Level-5's Grand Return
@Fiendish-Beaver Are you Ok mate? You do seem incredibly defensive today, which isnt normal for you, which is why I ask.
For what its worth Ive enjoyed what Ive played of doom, and of course game pass availablity would have ensured it hasnt sold in quite the same numbers it would have done otherwise (about 1 million sold as of 3 days back.)
Im not so sure Sammy celebrating the apparent succes of this title by comparing concurrent steam player player counts with other big releases of the week (of which Doom is the big one) warrents being described as MS bashing? Thats a bit of a reach mate.
Regardless, I hope your having a great day, F1 has just finished and Im going to start this game 👍😀
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 582
Lots of games I've yet to finish, but Im going to play Fantasy Life i after the F1 today. I cant resist a new level 5 rpg! Also bought Spacemarine 2 in the sale.
Quite how I can put down Expedition 33 to play Fantasy Life, and shelve Doom to play Space Marine 2 will be a quandary to many I'm sure, but I can't help my own tastes and just want to have fun.
No matter what you are playing this weekend, I hope you have fun!