@ear__wig

Yes they would definitely be rough by today's standards. King's Field is very slow and tough; no hand-holding.

If I remember correctly, Armored Core had no dual analog support. You used R and L to strafe and look up or down. Took some getting used to. But wow, I still remember the music in AC while customizing your mech...

They would be awesome history to preserve.

Man, I loved King's Field 1 and 2 (US versions) on the PSOne.

There is likely very little market for it, but a FROM Soft collection of their earlier, pre-Demon's Souls stuff with history, interviews and galleries would be very cool.

I could see maybe 3: a collection of King's Field, Shadow Tower & Eternal Ring, a collection of Armored Core games, and a collection of all the rest (Cookies & Cream, Echo Night, Evergrace, etc.).

On topic, a Fangamer version of Queen's Domain with a physical copy, map, instruction manual, cd and hint book/guide would be awesome.

I am not into golf games but this looks like fun!

"The layoffs across the industry will continue until morale improves!"

"Pizza Party next week in the lunchroom."

Personally, without the original people and under new EA management, I say let it go.

I am looking forward to Exodus, The Expanse, more Cyberpunk, more WH40K rpgs and any sci-fi shenanigans by Larian.

I am looking forward to getting a physical copy of this like I did with Black Myth: Wukong.

This sounds really fun and hooray for an action adventure that is NOT cooying the souls games!!

@Deadhunter

I honestly don't know. I know they have a new Divinity project in the works and if I remember correctly, another new IP. But I don't know if that has ever been confirmed to be sci-fi. I hope so, though!

It would be cool to see Larian get the rights to Mass Effect. But to be honest, if I were Larian I would rather just make my own sci-fi setting.

I like collecting media. Books, Music, Movies, Videogames and Board Games.

This is a shame considering that they are releasing a Vinyl record player.

Very cool news. I hope it is 2 discs!

Maybe EA will sell some IP like Wing Commander, Ultima, Dead Space, Dragon Age and Mass Effect.

Man, imagine if Larian owned Mass Effect.

Completely unsurprising after the buyout.

If you like Mass Effect, check out Exodus from a bunch of former Bioware devs.

Just got easier to completely boycott and ignore EA!!!

@Bluemoon2008

You are stuck comparing specs.

Does the PS4 Pro have portable play? Does it have Nintendo games? Is it gonna have new games coming to it for a long while or is that drying up as PS6 comes out? It costs $80 per year to play online.

You are comparing last gen to current gen on specs alone and not functionality or even desirability.

Once again, I was a Playstation fan. They are losing me with a lot of their decisions and I completely expect Nintendo to do very well this generation.

@Bluemoon2008

Lol. Half the price and cheaper to play online isn't a bargain?

I will agree that it is still expensive but to think that half the price isn't going to be a factor in people's decision making is just wrong.

The new systems are hitting diminishing returns as far as graphics go. I have loved Playstation since the PS1 but it is obviously going to be in trouble with this new console.

@get2sammyb

Absolutely true. But if you are a parent buying a videogame console for your child, I think the Switch 2 will always be half price or less compared to Helix and PS6. And in this economy, that is huge.

It will be interesting to see prices for PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series when the new hotness is available.

Plus costs to play online.

It really makes the Switch 2 price/performance look very reasonable. Plus, playing online only costs $20/year if I am not mistaken.

Don't forget that they will probably raise the price of PS Plus. Currently, that's US $80/year, but I expect it to ho up to $100. They are already putting ads on the system. I have seen Mcdonalds Monopoly ones so far.

They are making the hobby worse in order to extract money. Eventually, enough is enough.

My backlog and new Switch 2 await!

So, no way to buy it, just rent it. Will wait till I actually intend to play it or for a deeeep sale.

As a collector, I buy games on disc with the intent to play them later and because they may be difficult to find later. So, I have a large (terrifying) backlog.

I also buy games digitally, though. Primarily indie studio games that likely won't get a physical release. I only pay full price for digital in very rare cases. Not sure that I ever have, come to think of it. But I would be willing if it was the right game AND the right studio.

So, with a huge (horrifying) backlog of physical and digital games, I am not buying (renting, really) a AAA game that is digital only but could have easily been put on a disc.

One day when it is 90% off on a deep sale, I may.

I almost guarantee there will be a meta puzzle based on the size and layout of the overworld. I mean, it is just a suspicion, but I STRONGLY suspect it will happen.

I think that this is the kind of game that will work great on a Switch 2, PS Portal or Tablet.

Basically, you can do a few puzzles every day or night for a year. Without really getting in the way of other games/hobbies.

But trying to finish it all quickly for a review deadline sounds like it would sap the fun out of it.

Anyway, this game seems more like a road trip than a rollercoaster. Both are fun but for different reasons.

Why does the memo say "tomorrow 10/16?"

Was it supposed to say "tomorrow 10/06?"

Or is this someone's draft of a memo going out 10/15? Or is it just bs to get people to buy them before the price increase?

Either way, Gamestop can suck iiiiiiiittt.

@ShadowRJ

I am in the US and I believe the same exact bundle is at Best Buy. I think every launch copy will have the map and lithographs and some costumes. I'll have to check Amazon and see if there is anything different about it there.

Update: Amazon does list the Hoodlum Havoc Pack. Best Buy calls it a preorder bonus. I expect it to just be a code in the box with the lithographs and map. Basically, in the US at least, Best Buy and Amazon seem the same as far as I can tell.

@get2sammyb

As far as I know, the developers have confirmed that for PS5, Rayman Legends Retold is on the disc and complete. Rayman Origins Enhanced requires a download.

Probably worth verifying on your own but that is my understanding.

I think on Switch 2 the whole thing is a Game Key Card.

@ArthurFan1998

That same exact thing happened to me. I wish that I had read your comment before doing the survey! Lol

I kinda want a PS5 Pro. I think that will be my last Sony console.

Gonna have a Switch 2 in about 5 weeks. Looking more forward to that then a PS6.

What will be the price of a console PS6 and a handheld PS6? $1500? $1800?

I think Switch 2 is gonna do really well this generation.

So... he didn't mean to drag Sony Santa Monica into it, but he also clearly used them as the example of what he is talking about?

How dense does he have to be to tweet that and not realize what he was doing?

Dang. Here I was hoping for a Moss: The Forgotten Relic physical disc. :-/

I wonder how this will release. I would love to see the Layton series on modern hardware. Maybe release them individually and digitally then physically as a collection on disc or cartridge?

This release means that most of Vanillaware's games will be on PS4/PS5. For that alone I am stoked!

I am concerned about the sequel being modern day. Gives me Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 vibes.

But I'll just have to wait and see. Probably 3 years away at least.

Man, a new Gargoyle's Quest/Demon's Crest ... side scrolling Metroidvania maybe with some top down or 3/4 view flight around the world.

I love the Ghosts 'n Goblins world aesthetic and want more.

At the least Capcom should make a collection of Ghosts 'n Goblins, Gargoyle's Quest and Maximo.

I have been looking forward to this for a long time. For those interested, there are 2 novels (just a 2 part series, so it should have a conclusion) and multiple table top role-playing game books out (2 now with a 3rd on the way).

Remember that you do not owe any corporation loyalty. Loyalty is a two-way street and no corporation is loyal to you.

They all seem to want continual subscriptions. Vote with your wallets when the PS6 comes out.

This is a lame decision from Squenix. The previous Deluxe Edition cost the same and had 2 discs. God, I hate corporations.

This looked neat. Will have to see more. Still have Maquette in my backlog of increasing shame.

I wish that the update listed the price. At least for the biggest markets to give everyone an idea.

Nice! I was hoping that this would come to PS5!

@TandyMiller

Agreed.

@BearsEatBeets

Yeah, I feel like I heard that as well. BUT... having no plans to remaster it back when they were busy with remaking W1, creating W4, updating CP, planning CP2 and planning some other new IP makes sense.

As projects release though, I hope that they remaster W2 and make it so save files from 1 affect 2 and save files from 2 affect 3. (I think that happened on PC? And the ability to choose the important decisions from prior games is always useful as well.)

I really loved Witcher 2 for its time. I kind of dig the fact that it was short enough to play through twice for different endings. That smaller game also made the story more interesting for me. That said, W3 might still be my favorite game ever. So far, that is...

I played Witcher 2 on the Xbox 360 and LOVED it.

@The_Elder

Arrested Development. Great show in my opinion currently on Netflix (at least in the US). First 3 seasons are wonderful, the rest is worse but still better than the majority of sitcoms out there. At least in my humble opinion.

Man, I was expecting Fool's Theory to be far along in development of Witcher 1 Remake.

Kind of bummed that the remake will take longer now, but it is also kind of nice if it plays and handles similarly to Witcher 4. And kinda bummed that news of a Witcher 2 Remake/Remaster haven't come up yet.

But I am a physical collector and may be looking into what they release for Switch 2 by the time all of these are indeed coming out.

As an armchair analyst maybe they should release physical versions of a FFIX remake/remaster and a Vagrant Story remake/remaster.

A remastered Bushido Blade 1 and 2, plus Einhander while I'm at it.

I love this game.

Unfortunately, I feel like the review gives away a bit too much.

Honestly, this is a relaxing, coop puzzle game. Aside from that, I think it is great and you ABSOLUTELY SHOULD NOT communicate outside of the game.

Other than that... go in blind and have fun!

Personally, I am glad that trophies carry over.

If it is a lease, it needs to be called that. If I am purchasing or buying a license then I should be able to resell that license.

This looks insane in a fun way. I love seeing something different.

@lacerz

I'm certainly sorry that happened to you but I don't see how that has anything to do with the article.

Basically, people who already have physical copies would get a digital license. That's good. Not bad.

If their discs get stolen then they will lose their licenses. That's bad.. Not good. But also... the exact same outcome as if they lost their discs without a license.

So if you keep your discs, this is good news. Noone is stealing your license without also stealing your discs.

Then, one half of the scenario is good news. The other half is no change. So, overall, this is a bit of good news.

Hopefully, framerate issues can be fixed with a patch.

Lot harder to fix a slow opening. Doable, but a lot more work.