I should play Grim Fandango one of these days (technically I did but never finished it). Love the other games even if Full Throttle is a bit on the short and simple side for the genre.
@Matroska Apparently Relink had a bigger launch on Steam than Infinite Wealth and the Persona 3 remake (judging by concurrent player numbers) - although I'd expect the majority of players to be in the Asian markets where the mobile game is extremely popular.
I voted 9 but honestly I'd give it a 10 if they added just a few QoA features... that honestly probably don't matter to most players. Namely, for those running streams for online tournaments, inviting people your player match session can become a chore sometimes. It's also a little early to speak of balance (but there aren't any clear big problems). Otherwise, nothing is missing here.
@DennisReynolds not exactly, because IGN were told they wouldn't be getting a code at all (they're still reviewing it but had to buy the game, deluxe edtion for early access too)
@Sil_Am and tbh - while I personally still like my single player games physical, I always get my fighting games digital, so I can alternate between both those things without juggling discs (I'll be playing this for literal years). I don't really know if others are like this though.
"Nearly two thirds on PS5" means it actually sold a lot of physical copies on Xbox, which is the slightly surprising thing here (not that I expected it to do bad on Xbox - just that Xbox users barely buy physical these days)
I don't actually have any proof of this but I think people are more likely to go digital for these smaller games like PoP. I know I'm like this. Obviously that doesn't necessarily mean it would be on top if digital was included.
I enjoyed the alpha, especially the story bits. I'm not fully sold on the open world yet but overall getting to play it made me much more interested than I was before.
This is a game I'd expect to appear on most players' lists even if often below either BG3 or AW2 (which, while both great, are not for everyone), so the outcome makes sense to me.
I haven't seen the leaks themselves but I've seen people's reaction to them, so here's my 2 cents as someone who was in the alpha test (and shouldn't be talking about it):
the leaks did not come from people who just played the alpha, because none of that was in it - if it was datamined from it, then it's wild that it was in the build
people really want to hate this game before even reading a review of the whole thing, let alone playing it themselves
I'm mostly sad that it's a lot of time and resources that amounted to pretty much nothing in the end. However, if it was really between this and more single player ND games, I'm glad this was the decision they made.
Honestly it feels like there must be something more than a single DLC reveal - a single character entry in the season pass for a still somewhat niche game just doesn't seem like a TGA scale event if you know what I mean. Also, unfortunately, if you're an active player, you probably already know who it is...
@get2sammyb They did say that but they also released a balance patch after the "final" balance patch, so who knows. Seems unlikely though, game will be 6 y.o. by the time they release the PS5 version.
It seems like it would have to go through certification again but CDPR has done it this way before (with Witcher 3 GOTY edition). My bet is that this is more about getting it out before holidays than the cost of that.
@Faruko that's not necessarily it It could gauge how well you're doing vs how well you **should** be doing considering your level and enemy levels etc and adjust the difficulty according to that this approach wouldn't necessarily eliminate being able to overpower some enemies later in the game or dying to strong optional bosses if you try to tackle them too early
Turns out the login thing is most likely related to my work network, I logged in fine after disconnecting from WiFi.
I do not see a discount when trying to extend my subscription.
Looks like the 25% extension discount is only for Essential?
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Re: Remastered LucasArts Adventure Games Looking Likely for Release on PS5
I should play Grim Fandango one of these days (technically I did but never finished it). Love the other games even if Full Throttle is a bit on the short and simple side for the genre.
Re: One of PS5's Most Promising Games Just Got a Seriously Stylish Trailer, Demo on the Way
This continues to look very cool. The demo will be appreciated
Re: UK Sales Charts: Suicide Squad Swings Past Persona 3 Reload for Number One Debut
@Matroska Apparently Relink had a bigger launch on Steam than Infinite Wealth and the Persona 3 remake (judging by concurrent player numbers) - although I'd expect the majority of players to be in the Asian markets where the mobile game is extremely popular.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Tekken 8?
I voted 9 but honestly I'd give it a 10 if they added just a few QoA features... that honestly probably don't matter to most players.
Namely, for those running streams for online tournaments, inviting people your player match session can become a chore sometimes.
It's also a little early to speak of balance (but there aren't any clear big problems).
Otherwise, nothing is missing here.
Re: Preview: Helldivers 2 Utterly Revels in Its Chaotic Bug Battles
@sword_9mm Yes!
Re: Preview: Helldivers 2 Utterly Revels in Its Chaotic Bug Battles
@NinjaNicky Good thing everyone has a mic on PS5 (in the controller). Obviously that guarantees nothing but there's a chance it makes it better.
Re: Street Fighter 6 Adds Ed at the End of February on PS5, PS4
Launching a battle pass before the character even gets a proper trailer - SF6 is truly something
Re: PS5 Exclusive Stellar Blade Dated for 26th April on PS5
This looks excellent and it's soon. Can't wait!
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for February 2024 Announced
Definitely checking out Rollerdrome... when I find the time
Re: New Burnout Game Possibly Teased in Developer Tweet
If it goes back to what 3 & 4 were - hell yea.
Re: Site News: Where's Our Suicide Squad PS5 Review?
@DennisReynolds not exactly, because IGN were told they wouldn't be getting a code at all (they're still reviewing it but had to buy the game, deluxe edtion for early access too)
Re: UK Sales Charts: Tekken 8 KOs the Competition with Number One Debut
@Sil_Am and tbh - while I personally still like my single player games physical, I always get my fighting games digital, so I can alternate between both those things without juggling discs (I'll be playing this for literal years).
I don't really know if others are like this though.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Tekken 8 KOs the Competition with Number One Debut
"Nearly two thirds on PS5" means it actually sold a lot of physical copies on Xbox, which is the slightly surprising thing here (not that I expected it to do bad on Xbox - just that Xbox users barely buy physical these days)
Re: Beat the Beats Has You Throwing Fists to the Rhythm on PSVR2
Looks good. Hopefully the music selection is good too.
Re: PSVR2 Rhythm Game Synth Riders Brings New Electro Swing Tunes to the Party
More free tracks are always welcome - too bad it's in the genre I don't enjoy as much as most others in the game
Re: Devil Jin's Finally Got Drip in Tekken 8
Bro looks kinda cool, ngl
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Remastered Beats Prince of Persia to the Podium
I don't actually have any proof of this but I think people are more likely to go digital for these smaller games like PoP. I know I'm like this.
Obviously that doesn't necessarily mean it would be on top if digital was included.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
I went with PoP first but definitely replaying this at some point.
Re: PS Plus Extra Loses Another 10 PS4 Games Next Month
@MinerWilly If you added it to your library from the PS Collection, it will not be removed from it
Re: PS Plus Extra Loses Another 10 PS4 Games Next Month
@Camlambelot I'll check it out this weekend
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
I'll most likely pick this up tonight. The Last Of Us replay can wait.
Re: PS Plus Extra Loses Another 10 PS4 Games Next Month
Play Thomas Was Alone. It's not long and it's great.
Re: The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (PS5) - A Near Perfect Package for New and Returning Fans
How's the 3D audio in this one? It was exceptional in the Uncharted collection for PS5.
Regardless, I'm definitely upgrading for €10.
Re: Foamstars Releases 6th February as a PS Plus Essential Game
I just noticed that while it was announced for PS and PC, the trailer says it's exclusive to PlayStation for 6 months
Re: Foamstars Releases 6th February as a PS Plus Essential Game
That's nice - the previews were actually quite enthusiastic about it
Re: Rocksteady Lifts Suicide Squad Alpha NDA in Apparent Bid to Counter Damning Previews
I enjoyed the alpha, especially the story bits. I'm not fully sold on the open world yet but overall getting to play it made me much more interested than I was before.
Re: PS Stars Retroactively Rewarding Lost PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
I got points for my PS+ renewal, which happened a bit over a week ago... which I honestly didn't even realize I was owed but that's cool
Re: Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Out Today on PS5, PS4
I'll check it out but (assuming I like it) I'll probably wait until after FF7 to buy it. Got enough games to play before then.
Re: Get Lost in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's Dark World on PS5, PS4
Looks great. I'll check out the demo first but I expect to be way into this.
Re: Game of the Year: Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
@Llamageddon It means it's been on more players' lists but in lower positions (so fewer points per vote)
Re: Game of the Year: #1 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2
This is a game I'd expect to appear on most players' lists even if often below either BG3 or AW2 (which, while both great, are not for everyone), so the outcome makes sense to me.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for January 2024?
Playing all 3. Excellent month.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for January 2024 Announced
One of the best PS+ months. Playing all 3 asap.
Re: Push Square's PlayStation Quiz of the Year 2023
Got 14. Memory's a bit fuzzy
Re: Turns Out You Won't Lose Access to Those Discovery TV Shows on PlayStation After All
@nomither6 to be fair, they did themselves announce that they'd be removing the content
Re: Major Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Spoilers Break Containment
Also I disagree that it's "extremely easy to avoid spoilers" unless you're simply not on social media
Re: Major Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Spoilers Break Containment
I haven't seen the leaks themselves but I've seen people's reaction to them, so here's my 2 cents as someone who was in the alpha test (and shouldn't be talking about it):
Re: Naughty Dog Has 'More Than One' Ambitious PS5 Single Player Game on the Way
@Beyondclem Pretty sure it's confirmed Suckerpunch are working on a GoT sequel even if it hasn't been officially announced
Re: The Last of Us Multiplayer Project Is Officially Cancelled
I'm mostly sad that it's a lot of time and resources that amounted to pretty much nothing in the end.
However, if it was really between this and more single player ND games, I'm glad this was the decision they made.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2023 Available Now, Check Out Your Gaming Stats
Damn, some of you are absolute gamers.
Still, I'm not too bad myself with 1300+ hours, half of which was on Guilty Gear Strive
Re: Guilty Gear Strive Grabs a Big Game Awards Character Reveal
Honestly it feels like there must be something more than a single DLC reveal - a single character entry in the season pass for a still somewhat niche game just doesn't seem like a TGA scale event if you know what I mean.
Also, unfortunately, if you're an active player, you probably already know who it is...
Re: Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Looks Fantastic in Hours of Raw PS5 Gameplay
Looks pretty good
Re: Sublime Anime Brawler Dragon Ball FighterZ's PS5 Rollback Netcode Is Getting Closer
@get2sammyb They did say that but they also released a balance patch after the "final" balance patch, so who knows.
Seems unlikely though, game will be 6 y.o. by the time they release the PS5 version.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition's Lack of On-Disc DLC Is Reportedly Down to Sony Policy
It seems like it would have to go through certification again but CDPR has done it this way before (with Witcher 3 GOTY edition). My bet is that this is more about getting it out before holidays than the cost of that.
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Is Getting a Closed Alpha Test Very Soon
I signed up so you guys don't have to. Thank me later.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Reveals New Dynamic Difficulty Setting Where Enemy Levels Scale
@Faruko that's not necessarily it
It could gauge how well you're doing vs how well you **should** be doing considering your level and enemy levels etc and adjust the difficulty according to that
this approach wouldn't necessarily eliminate being able to overpower some enemies later in the game or dying to strong optional bosses if you try to tackle them too early
really depends on how well they implement it
Re: PS Plus Subscriptions on Sale Now, But There's a Big Catch
@Nyne it's until the 27th
Re: PS Plus Subscriptions on Sale Now, But There's a Big Catch
Turns out the login thing is most likely related to my work network, I logged in fine after disconnecting from WiFi.
I do not see a discount when trying to extend my subscription.
Looks like the 25% extension discount is only for Essential?
This sucks
Re: The Last of Us 2 PS5 Version Appears Inevitable Now
Expecting this to be a €10 upgrade and getting it if so
Re: PS Plus Subscriptions on Sale Now, But There's a Big Catch
@Nekomichu that was a joke, they're saying they're not going to use PS+ anymore