WhoderMan

I know it's crazy talk, but it would be neat if they put both games on a single, physical disc.

@Krlozgod

Good to know. I guess we'll see. Thanks!

I would be interested if there was an actual disc with the game on it. Kinda doubt that is a thing MS will make though.

Obviously this is a FromSoft game based on Firefly/Serenity. Duh.

@Yaycandy
What I wrote was kind of a half joke. The sad emoji is way more sad looking than I expected it to be, lol.

However, Sony management failed this team. They have had a lot of failures lately. If an employee screws up, then they face repercussions. Management has screwed up and they should face repercussions as well.

Bluepoint was purchased less than 5 years ago. Buying and subsequently closing a studio within 5 years is not generally considered a shining example of good business decisions.

The low hanging fruit you speak of is actually in upper management.

I bet Bluepoint would've really liked this.

The music changed and this essentially being one, old game with not enough behind the scenes stuff... big meh.

This should have had more games, the correct soundtrack and more behind the scenes bonuses. It doesn't sound like a 6 to me, if 6 is anything above average.

I guess I'm old but the new Skate game is in Early Access AND in Season 3?

Good thing they bought Bungie for an ungodly sum. Man, Sony is really shooting themselves in the foot a bunch this generation.

Man, it must be so sweet to be a manager that can consistently screw up and still have your job while so many lose theirs.

They could have just tasked Bluepoint with making a Bloodborne remaster and made so many people happy. But nope, better let them all go.

They bought Bluepoint in 2021 so they have had them for 5 years or less. A studio that provided them with one of the best PS5 launch titles.

I think that at this point it is safe to say that Hermen Hulst has failed. I wasn't big on the anti-Hulst train to begin with but this many live service failures with what looks like more to come should have consequences for him and not just the dev teams.

Hopefully, you can put your ps5 in rest mode and pick up the movie part later.

Sometimes, you game too late into the night, get to a cutscene and think "ok I'll just watch this and then go to sleep" not expecting an hour plus long movie.

I've been interested in this and look forward to trying out the demo!

@J2theEzzo

Yeah. I don't know how many people have been clamoring to play a teen Kratos without the Blades of Chaos. I certainly wasn't.

I expected something more like Bloodstained but zoomed out a bit due to the range of the Blades of Chaos. Then zoomed in for cinematic looking finishers and gore. This looks like it may be fun when it hits a deep discount but I am not personally excited to spend $30 or $40 on a digital version.

I wonder how much this is a "Remake" vs. a "Remaster." I guess we'll see.

Honestly, though, God of War 1's Hades level could use a complete remake, hahaha!

@BuddhaBabboo

Just a friendly reminder that the Dark Prophecy bit is only for the Deluxe Edition.

Also, to everyone, there is a bundle with the Deluxe Edition and the new 2d game Ascendance.

What canon games are left for a Vol. 3?

Portable Ops isn't canon as far as I know.

I'm not sure about the MGS Acid games or MGS Rising.

Obviously MGS V Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain.

Just found my PSOne copy a few months ago while cleaning out my Dad's house. Was in perfect condition except for one broken disc. Not sure how that happened.

@Titntin

17 years working with the homeless is very impressive! Good for you! Maybe that is something that I should consider. I'm not quite your age but we're in the same ballpark.

@captainsandman

That's how I felt about Concord. It was clearly well made and highly polished. Not my kind of game at all but the internet trashed and dogpiled on it more than it deserved.

That said, I am not a fan at all of this Horizon. There is a 10 minute or so youtube video by Playstation where I got a better look and it didn't change my mind.

However, if others like it, that's great.

@Titntin

Yeah, the industry is super tumultuous. After being out of work for a while and unsure what I really wanted to do with my life (making videogames had been my dream) I eventually moved to be closer to my aging and eventually passing father.

Still gotta figure out what to do with my life, hahaha!!

By the way, I also really respect Guerilla and pretty much all of Sony's teams.

Are you still in the industry? I also studied programming and game development in college. I was fine at it, but having met real programmers the world is far better off without my code! x-)

@Fluberuper

Lol. I noticed this too and was curious. Also, the part where it states the 4 Ages and the last one is "Budding" and I can't tell if that is intentional or supposed to be "Building."

Watching the Nintendo Direct video now and it is indeed the Age of Budding.

@Titntin

I worked as a tester, game designer, lead designer and assistant producer for many years (not 20, though) and I agree 100%.

I don't know if links are allowed here, but I'll try.

https://relink-ragnarok.granbluefantasy.com/en/

From here, you can select products and see the upgrade, their contents and their costs.

There is also a preorder bonus, but it seems small to me.

Per the qebsite, the upgrade price is $30 for standard and $55 for deluxe. Deluxe comes with some (maybe all?) of the previous paid dlc and some items that make unlocking 3 characters easier.

@LogicStrikesAgain
To each their own, and if you like the looks of it thwn I hope you enjoy it!

Unfortunately, to me it looks like a lot of the multiplayer hero shooters already available. Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Concord and Highguard just off the top of my head.

They all seem to want ALL of the players in the world and therefore go for a generic artstyle that they think will appeal to the most people.

Honestly, I would have vastly preferred that this look like Horizon: ZD or Horizon: FW.

Why do people think that it is not OK to dislike something? Not liking change in art direction isn't the same thing as "hating" it.

You promote something and make a comments section but get defensive if people don't like what you want them to like. Sheesh.

The artstyle looks like generic multiplayer nonsense to me. Fortnite, Concord, Highguard, Apex, etc.

The game may be good but the art direction is very uninspired in my humble opinion.

Hell yeah! Looks like some HD-2D retro style fun to me.

He's right and should take it further. We should all be absolutely critical of everything we read and be able to make our own conclusions.

The reviewers defending themselves is kind of pathetic to my eyes. They are just manufacturing drama from what he said.

They think that there aren't many open world fantasy games?!

I predict no game on disc, no multiplayer and $50.

What are they gonna charge for this without multiplayer?

Loved Control. Really hope there is a physical disc version cause I am old school.

Not a real big fan of the characters' looks to be honest. But the environments and monsters look great.

I would appreciate some free downloadable different heads for some of the characters... lol

@VanguardKaiser I forgot about Einhander! Bushido Blade 1 and 2 might be a neat throwback as well.

Come on Vagrant Story Remake!!!

I think that this should be a new article every year. The comments go back to 2018. I don't think that is great for discussion. Just my 2 cents. Carry on.

My backlog is enormous since I keep collecting physical copies and haven't played or finished as much in a while. I feel my mood shifting a bit and am getting back to playing again, finally.

I did recently finish the story of MGS Delta and Space Marine 2. Started (and loving!) AstroBot. After that I want to move onto other GotY winners like BG3 and Expedition 33.

And I need to sprinkle smaller games in between the big ones so probably some retro styled titles.

I loved The Sexy Brutale and wish that Cavalier Games was doing something else.

It would make more money if it sold more... and it would do that if it was a dollar. 10 dollars is not worth it to me in any way. I wouldn't have spent 10 bucks on it when it was brand new in arcades (although I admit $10 was worth way more then).

If Sony bought Remedy and just let them do their thing with a little less stress, that'd be cool.

Maybe make FBC free with basic PS Plus.

The comments for this are out of control. Going back to 2022 at least.

In the future, I hope that can we get a new article of release dates so comments are more relevant.

Based on the TTRPG books that they've released, I personally think that this has some of the best worldbuilding in a new IP that I have seen in a long while! Hope it is great!

Just categorize games on budget. The industry's naming conventions are kinda dumb (AA vs. AAAA for example).

Best Low Budget (A)
Best Mid Budget (AA)
Best High Budget (AAA)
Best Ridiculous Budget (AAAA)
BEST LUDICROUS BUDGET (AAAAA)

$10 or £10 only gets you 3 days of early access and an "irridescent pack?"

That seems high.

Honestly, I felt that the art style came from an out of touch, super expensive marketing team. No a bunch of indie creatives with a huge pedgree.

The gameplay is probably fine and free is great for some people. Personally, I dislike how free gams get monetized and feel psychologiacally manipulative.

Also, I hope it is an actual game on an actual disc. MS can eff off with their game key discs.

I hope that this is so bad it's good... but that's not a lotta hope.

Cool. Now release Keeper for PS5!

I don't wanna spoil anything but the name "Carcosa" definitely has some implications.