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@JbumiSandra

Actually, I am gonna have to wait for more confirmation that the full game is on the disc. IGN probably was just talking about different versions, i.e. standard, deluxe and collector's editions. I think that they were using their default reporting when they stated that the base game is on the disc.

AI may have valid uses, but what was described and then the build process does not sound like one to me.

This is a nonsense answer for how to use AI.

Having worked in game development, you do not need AI to "visualize" how an object works in the world to THEN actually do a concept of the object. You just use your imagination and if it seems worthwhile you do a concept and then build it.

This is marketing spin.

@JbumiSandra

Thanks!!!

Aw crap, looks like I'm spending 70 bucks. Lol.

@GraniteFraggle

Brand new entry.

@get2sammyb

Man, I used to really enjoy the Fable series. But I am also a physical collector and prefer preservation of media. If this has the game onndisc then I'll buy it. Outer Worlds 2 didn't and I intend that to be my last empty disc purchase.

Something publishers should know, is that with physical media getting scarcer, fans like me will buy a game on disc at launch (full price) because we are afraid it won't be available later (i.e. Evil West was very hard to find physically after a while).

Whereas I personally have 0 reason to pay full price for a digital game unless I want to support the devs and/or play it immediately. Otherwise I will wait for a deep, deep sale on digital. Or buy it when I know I will play it.

As an aside, it feels like the PSN store is not doing the deep price cuts that it used to. Or not as often. I don't have any data for that, just a feeling.

Maybe not important to most, but I want to know if the disc will have the game on it.

It's MS, so the answer is almost certainly "No."

I have been excited for this one for a while. The setting that they have crafted is awesome! For those curious, there are 2 novels plus some TTRPG books out so far.

There is no competitive mode. Do we know a price or if the whole game is even on the disc?

At this point in time it seems fair to presume that no more Halo ganes will ever be on the PS5 (until MS changes their minds again, that is). So this is basically "part 1" for the series as a whole that you have to pay for. Essentially a an ad for Xbox that you pay for.

It would be like Disney+ charging you to watch season 1 of Game of Thrones and then you would still need HBO/WB to see the rest.

This is just odd and it surprises me a little bit to see anyone excited for this now. Before, when it was just a half-baked experience with the idea of more Halo on PS, I could understand somewhat. But now... that's a no from me, dawg.

Kinda sounds like ye olde Bethesda Horse Armor.

Revengeance. And the special edition should come with a Buster Sword Lamp.

@get2sammyb

I picked it as well. Mainly because I haven't been interested in a driving or racing game in a looong time and this one could be really fun! Also, it was a complete surprise.

Other games look great as well, but just a bit more typical.

Is there even a physical edition? Or is that gonna be a year and a half later?

@Gelloh

100%. Let's see if any physical copies even have the option to get the digital extras (usually at ridiculous prices even when they do!).

The dialogue felt very off to me. Like too modern and the characters pause too much when they speak. They also don't sound "present" in a dangerous situation, more like unrealistic internet comedy (i.e. when the ribbons speak and say "Wait! Not a good idea! Bad idea!" ... in a real emergency you don't speak that much and that 'cute,' you simply scream "STOP!!" over and over and hope the person stops).

For anyone else wondering, it is a 27 inch monitor.

I didn't know the game had souls-like elements to it so that is useful information to me. It is information about the game that was not obvious from the videos I had seen and it helps inform my interest level in the game.

Saying the game is not for you but is definitely for other people is intelligent and will likely make me pay more attention to your reviews in the future. Thanls!

This is super exciting!

Back when, they also gave the Spacer's Choice edition free to players with the base game AND both dlcs.

Seems like they are just doing the same thing again, but that is NOT what they initially communicated.

It reminds me of the MMO rush back when. It felt like once World of Warcraft made it big and proved competition to Everquest could go more mainstream, everyone and their grandmother wanted a slice o' that pie.

The problem is that a "lifestyle game" such as an MMO or Live Service game typically takes up all of a gamer's gaming time leaving little to no time for other games.

I honestly do not know how many MMOs are still super popular, but I also kind of doubt that they are experiencing tremendous growth.

There are too many good to great games in so many different genres that players can't do it all. Gambling big on live service vs. multiple smaller gambles on niche audiences may show that multiple, smaller gambles are more sustainable for most companies.

@Bionic-Spencer

Imagine if they got a new company and worked with Nintendo on an Eternal Darkness remake.

Complete fantasy, I know. But I love it.

What's weird to me is that the game initially released with co-op and competitive.

But now, about 25 years later, it re-releases without a competitive multiplayer and people seem to accept that. Crazy.

Time Crisis gets gyro aiming! That's pretty cool, in my humble opinion.

I mostly buy physical but if a game is digital only then I may get it that way. Personally for physical releases, I want it to have a small shelf footprint and include some basic stuff like a booklet or map. The Witcher 3 PS4 physical disc version was great! It had a slipcover, a booklet, a map and maybe some stickers, and maybe a CD also! Modern "Collector's Editions" with all of their useless plastic junk and giant boxes have lost their appeal for me.

Here's the thing though... as a game collector, I will often buy physical at launch, full price, just in case it becomes unavailable later.

But for digital, I only buy the game on a deep sale unless I am gonna play it immediately (which I rarely do since my backlog is nightmarish).

A real shame as the studio seemed to be getting better and better.

That was incredibly dumb and it looks like she is not wearing underwear.

I think that AI translators for a story will miss a lot of things that a human translator would add. Subtle humor, wordplay, puns, jokes, made up fantasy terms, regional accents, etc.

The translation for Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is impressive with all of its puns and accents. I don't think that AI can do as good of a job as a human for this, and the localization of DQ7R is one of its best parts to me.

I REALLY hope that any company doing this gets MASSIVE blowback from customers.

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%.