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I don’t care about this at all-I have a variety of consoles and gaming platforms, and as far as I am concerned the more people who get to play stuff the better.

But, even if I cared: Isn’t a live service title like this exactly the type of game you would want Sony to port? More players, and more money for Sony to pour into Horizon and similar games?

I don’t get console war stuff in general, but I REALLY don’t get it when it comes to Hell Divers 2 and similar games.

I played this on GP, and had a lot of fun. I have never ignored a story more, even in Doom games. I usually am a story focused gamer, but that has never felt more superfluous than in this game

Still: the game play is a good time.

@Scottyy Great ideas, thanks!

I have been married to a wonderful woman for 26 years. She has always supported my gaming hobby, but was never a gamer herself……..

…….until she started playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure on Switch! Now she games almost as much as I do!

I am very thankful for this game, for bringing my wife into the light of gaming. 😃

@naruball I absolutely felt this way about Veilguard. I loved those characters, and watching that team grow into a family. Great game. I also felt that way after finishing the Mass Effect Trilogy and Witcher 3.

No gaming for me this weekend (family vacation at the beach!), but maybe I need to crack open the copy of Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered that has been sitting on my shelf for ages when I get home………

@Darude84 Very respectfully: After all these years, the vast majority of people who play games know that in this context "free" means "free with subscription".

I expected this lawsuit a lot faster than it actually came.

@SMJ It is not meant to be overblown. It is a legal term of art. They are signaling certain things to the court and the opposing party with that language, not the public.

I, unfortunately for me, have been a lawyer for more than 20 years...........

I have finally gotten around to Forspoken in the year of our Lord 2025. And man: the Pushsquare review of this game directly hits the nail on the head. It is the most hit and miss game ever. The story telling and pacing and dialogue and characters are SO bad. Boring, uninspiring, with sudden and/or wildly shifting motivations. I have fallen asleep twice doing side quests in the main hub, because everyone you meet is boring, and cuff won’t stop yammering.

But outside the city walls-exploration and movement and combat are SO fun. Especially a little later in the game when more tools open up. Every time I get to go outside the city, I have a blast.

That fun is going to keep me playing until credits. It is just such a shame. Forspoken could have really been something with a little more work on the story. I just want to acknowledge that Push Square specifically told me all of this before I started playing. I went back and read out of curiosity, and it listed my highs and lows for the game point by point! 😃

“$80 was not the best chooooice……….it’s Spacer’s choice!”

@Diani_beachboy Same as both you and Daleaf. Something about the second game just did not work. I really hope The Beast recaptures the magic, because the first game was a blast.

I am really glad to hear this is looking good. Dying Light is one of my best gaming surprises of all time-I went in with big doubts, but it was one of my favorite games of that year. Loved it.

In contrast, I came into Dying Light 2 with so much good will, and I hated it. The story and protagonist were dull as dishwater, and the mechanics were highly annoying. I put 20 hours in where I had zero fun and gave up.

I am not going to buy this day one, but if final reviews show that the series has returned to form, I will absolutely buy and play it.

Kingdoms was a fun game. The world was pretty bland, but it had a very fun combat system.

I would absolutely play a sequel.

This game has been on my list to get around to for a long time. I guess now I never will. What a shame.

It has been on sale lots of times so I had my chances…..but if I didn’t go for it when it was three bucks, I probably won’t ever play it if I throw it into my backlog.

Still: hate games being delisted.

@Uromastryx I get it, and I want to be clear that the frustration I am voicing here is about the wider Internet conversation, not this conversation.

I hope you and I both enjoy this when it comes out! If not, I am sure we will not be alone in our disappointment. 😃

@Uromastryx I would argue that there is a pretty big difference between "clapping like sheep" and recognizing that a sequel to a successful game is going to build on what made the original successful. Some folks around the internet don't seem to understand this.

My main point, however, is the insanity of strong conclusions either way based on 20 minutes of out of context gameplay. I have all the different consoles. I don't care if this is Sony first party. If I play it and its bad, I'll criticize it. If it reviews badly, I'll criticize it. What I won't do is render final immovable judgement based on a glorified trailer-especially with the track record of Sucker Punch.

The internet is becoming a not good place to discuss games. You say things like: "Maybe we should wait until someone plays the thing", and suddenly the internet brands you as a mindless sheep. We are living in strange times.

@lazarus11 I agree. I am reading around the internet, and I don’t know why some people were expecting a hugely different game from the highly successful and beloved first one.

“Sequel to fantastic game does many of the same things and is the same kind of game. Shocking news at 11.”

@AlexPorto Everyone is absolutely entitled to their opinion, but I get exhausted by the strong reactions to every game from the bits of gameplay we see before release.

I go all over the internet and see: “I was SUPER hyped for this game, but based on this snippet I hate it and will never play it!!!!!” I just sincerely doubt that kind of sentiment. If this small gameplay sample turned a person, they were not on board with this game to start with.

It is not some huge revelation that GOY is going to be an open world game with a checklist that has touches that invigorate that formula. GOT did the exact same thing. We are getting a sequel to that game-it is expected. There was not a huge graphical leap between PS4 and PS5. This game looks completely on par with this entire generation.

I am really looking forward to the game, but 20 minutes of gameplay from a 50 plus hour game would have a hard time changing my mind one way or the other.

I like this community, but I have said it here before: discussion of games in the internet age is getting tiresome. People form such strong and outspoken opinions when no reviewer or player has even had a chance to play the dang game. It is silly.

@iPaud Supergiant is an amazing studio. All their games are great-they just don’t miss. But I think I have things reversed from most people. Pyre is my favorite game from them (I can’t get enough of the music, the great characters, and that world, and the magic soccer like game is really fun), and Hades is my least favorite (It is still great-just not my favorite style of game).

All this to say: I think you are in for a treat with Pyre!

Doom the Dark Ages for me. It is really fun. But man, my reflexes are not what they used to be. Sometimes a demon hits me, and I respond two days later! 😃

Have a good weekend everyone!

Looks cool! Had not heard of this one, so thanks for putting it on my radar!

That is what I really like about PS-I find out about a lot of interesting games here. Thanks again!

“Fight, Slaughter and Climb” would be a good name for a platformer brawler.

@get2sammyb This really speaks to me. I have been gaming since Atari 2600, and it would not be uncommon for me to only have 1-2 games to play a year for most of my childhood. And I had all the time in the world.

Now there are so many games, I have access to them all....and no time to play! I keep telling my wife I am going to take a video game sabbatical one of these years..........

I am so mixed on this, having been a subscriber from almost the beginning:

1.I think we pay more than we should for what we actually get;

2.Related to that is I really like playing online and having cloud saves, but that stuff should be free and a benefit of the ecosystem in an ideal world;

3. I actually enjoy the monthly essential tier games, as they often lead me to games I want to try but wouldn't buy or didn't know about. I have discovered some really great games through Plus. I sometimes subscribe to the higher tiers, but I don't find myself using them very much. I don't want to structure my game time around when games might leave;

4.I do think PS is generally overcharging us for this service. But I have really enjoyed it over the years, and I keep resubscribing.

Hype Intensifying!

I am going to be honest with y’all: I needed something lighter after Expedition 33. It is a brilliant game, but it is relentlessly grim, and that ending really sticks with you. Plus some of the bosses were punishing, even on normal.

So I am playing Sand Land based on the anime. You drive around blasting things in the vehicles you build while clearing the fog of the map and collecting everything in sight. Combat is pretty laid back even on hard, the vehicles are cool, and the characters are a fun hang. And the art style is fantastic.

Not a GOTY contender, but I am having a really good time. Sometimes the right game just comes along at the right time!

1.This is a very good game that did not deserve the hate it received. However, It is not as good as the first one or Left Behind.

2.The game tells a very compelling story about the cycle of violence. That story needed editing, and dragged on a little too long. The gameplay is great.

3. At the end of the day, as good as the game was, I think Naughty Dog made a mistake not making a game focused on the bond between Joel and Ellie and continuing their journey together. There was a lot more interesting story to tell there after the end of the first game, and it is what fans wanted in a sequel. Again: TLOU2 is no doubt a good game. But they could have made a good sequel that pleased their fans a lot more. There was story to tell that they veered away from.

"wish you had been playing Control 2 instead".

This. I was always going to pass on this, because I knew this would be my reaction no matter what.

I will be there with bells on for Control 2 though.

I just finished this over the weekend. Great game. The conclusion of this one is going to stick with me for a long time.

Still playing Expedition 33. Just got to Act 3.

Great game. The hype is real.

I am torn here. I really do think smaller games with smaller budget is what the industry we love needs.

But....if there is any game series that maybe should not go this route, GOW might be it. Those games are so reliant on scale and spectacle. It might be the one series you resist toning down.

I'll play it, but I would not be as excited for this. I would be eager for them to prove me wrong!

I didn’t like the scene either, but didn’t they let her go because the big attack was starting on their village and they wanted to get back there to defend it? They dropped everything to get back to their home?

I don’t love the explanation or the scene, but I think it was explained-I could be mistaken. I think the idea is they had more important things to worry about than Ellie. It was not executed well.

@Lonejester I think everyone understands this. And I am one that makes the case for your argument, as I just posted that I am going to roll my eyes and renew anyway.

The issue is that many businesses for the entire history of capitalism have rewarded the loyalty of longstanding customers in various ways. Not out of the goodness of their hearts, but because customer retention and a reputation for good customer service mean something in the market.

I think it is a valid discussion whether it is a good decision in the long term for Sony to not take better care of existing customers. A lot of people like me will just renew, but some won't. And it may impact how people feel about it going forward.

This continues to be not great. I have been a Plus member since almost the beginning. I am not going to spend a lot of time lamenting the couple of bucks this boils down to, but it is not a great way to encourage loyal customers to retain your service.

My family has a longstanding tradition of renewing my Plus subscription for Father's Day, so whatevs. But Sony should do better.

I don’t Platinum games terribly often, but I got the one for Yakuza Pirates in Hawaii. Because the entire game was incredibly damn fun.

On to Expedition 33 during this three day weekend. Can’t wait.

@joeyflannel I have heard nothing about where the show is going so I am just speculating, but I bet we spend a big portion of the time from Abby's perspective in Season 3.

I went into the second season prepared to be disappointed in comparison to the game, because the structure of the game doesn't really fit well into a regular TV series structure, or any kind of passive media really. There is a part of the review that talks about how one of the best parts of the game is being able to put things in new contexts as you play through it. Play through it being the operative phrase.

The show could be doing a much better job of not saying the quiet part out loud all of the time. But it is inevitable that the season was going to be more blunt, because the story is being expressed to people sitting back on their couches instead of scouring every corner of the environment in Ellie or Abby's shoes as gamers were in TLOU2.

It doesn't mean that a tv series can't make subtle connections (Andor just gave us a really good example of a series doing this). I am just saying that people passively watching have different expectations, and laying out the story in a more straightforward manner was always to be expected.

I told my wife when Season 1 was announced that the first season was going to be acclaimed and the second season was going to be more challenging for people. Not just because of what happened to Joel (also not the norm for television), but because the structure is not what TV viewers are generally accustomed to. It was always going to be either too straightforward compared to the game, or too disjointed for normal TV structure. I am still enjoying the show, but not as much as the game. And I am not at all surprised Season 2 is not getting the same flowers as Season 1. Part 2 was great for a game, challenging to put on TV.

It makes me sad that actors and people in the public eye have to deal with haters for just doing their jobs. It is all just so stupid and ridiculous and unnecessary.

I, for one, cannot wait to play Naughty Dog's next adventure, and will be there day one.

I am playing Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and having a great time. I have certainly played better games, but it is hard to remember the last game where I had more fun!

Who knew that pirates would be the perfect vehicle for the absurd spirit the series is known for?

“Crotch-Combusting Carnage” was not a phrase I expected to see anywhere today. But it fits the game well, so no notes! 😃

I had so much fun with Rogue City, so definitely checking this out.

@lazarus11 I was just telling a friend yesterday that I really hope there is a South of Midnight sequel. I would be there Day 1!

During the latest PS Store sale, I caved and bought Pirate Yakuza. Having a great time with it so far.

Over on Xbox, I finished up South of Midnight. It is a fantastic game. When it inevitably makes its way to PS5, I highly recommend it.

@AhmadSumadi This was my Mom-not a gamer, but loves the show. She sent me a text after the episode that just said: “Nooooooo!”. I felt bad-I knew what was going to happen and could at least brace myself!

My wife is also not a gamer, also loves the show, but was on a trip and has not caught up yet. Very interested to see what she thinks. Also advised her not to talk to my Mom for a few days to avoid spoilers. 😃

@Shepherd_Tallon This was the only moment of a tense episode that brought a smile to my face! I have two big protective German Shepards, and I was like: Good dogs!

@idiotthechef This is a really interesting point that I hadn’t thought of, so thank you. I am not sure I agree with it, but something to ponder. I am being vague to avoid spoilers, but my initial thought is that the people of Jackson are a lot more important than the city of Jackson when it comes to the issue you raise. I guess we’ll see what they do.

@lindos Joel killed her father. The story over two games is about the cycle of violence, including revenge. What about her motivations doesn’t make sense? Or is it the way the show put her in that position bothering you? Not trying to be argumentative, genuinely curious as to your point.

1.I agree with the review about the whole show really-it is compelling television (this episode included), but it is not the equal of playing either game. I was surprised how much that moment with Joel still hurt all these years later.

2.I am very surprised the show went there this early. Lots of ways they could have stretched it out, and I was sure they would. TLOU2 is a great game, but told in a lot of ways that don’t fit neatly into a TV series. The choices they make to make that fit are going to be so interesting.

3.I thought the attack on Jackson was a great sequence. My main complaint about season one (that I heard a lot from others) is that there were not enough infected outside of one episode. They didn’t even feel like a threat, which really diluted the stakes of the choice at the end IMO. The attack sure did take care of that right away.

Eager to see more.

Ghost of Yotei is the game I am most excited about this year. Can’t wait.

@NotTelevision I would say it is not very comparable to those games. There is some punching (with those great Indy punch sound effects), and some shooting. But really, this game wants you to play stealth. If you make much noise or attract more than one or two guards, you usually die in the game. Mostly you go around hitting folks with various objects from the shadows.

That is some good fun, and there are a couple of levels that put variations on the formula and are a little more action based than the more open areas. But the stealth gets repetitive, and that is what the game really wants you to do.

I still enjoyed it a lot, but combat was not the strongest part…….

@CKFilms You will be watching its career with great interest?

I am also interested, for the same reasons!