At the end of the Xbox has to answer to Microsoft and all the good will in the world from fans or Asha hoping otherwise isn’t going to change that…i just don’t see them backpedaling with there exclusives stance at this point
As a huge Shovel Knight fan I’ve been following this closely and for me making it a Souls like was a match made in heaven but I can understand the people who have Soul fatigue from so many releases adopting the style…not everyone has the time or patience for these types of games and that’s perfectly fine to each there own
Damn I wish we had an Alamo Drafthouse in Philly cause I would totally hit this up…I could take the train to NYC (which I’ve done for some concerts) but I’ll just watch from home instead
I always do re sub to a year of Premium when they do the Black Friday discount…prob the best time for the other tiers as well except maybe the summer sale (can’t remember if they do PSPlus deals then as well)
@KeyPlayerMaek All the recent Call of Duty games going back the past four entries into the series or so are all bundled together into one “COD HQ” launcher so the player numbers are a combination of anyone playing the recent titles which artificially inflates the numbers quite a bit since it’s not just the latest entry’s player base being shown
As much as I love great single player games…Gacha games are a guilty pleasure of mine so I don’t care where there being made as long as they keep cranking em out I’ll be playing them
I’ll give anything a shot especially since it’s the Horizon IP but I’m not holding out hope that I’m gonna like it or better yet that it’s gonna succeed
I noticed Xbox adds Early Access games somewhat regularly (often to Gamepass) and there usually in a buggy, half baked state (at least the ones I have tried) so honestly ur better off waiting a bit anyway
I imagine most players didn’t care if it was sustainable or not, they were just happy to reap the benefits of it all these years…well at least up until the last price hike (I was guilty of this myself)
I ordered that Youtooz Astro Bot figurine (ratchet and clank collab) which u needed a code for that was released to PSP Premium members but it hasn’t shipped yet…these a pretty cool too but not nearly as nice
It’s no secret that the PS3 is notoriously one of the most difficult consoles to emulate due to its complex architecture so it’s great to hear of any improvements on that front
I just watched a gameranx video about a new Jesus game that came out on Steam recently that’s getting positive reception called “I Am Jesus Christ” but it’s a legit game not just some shovelware title
If I didn’t take public transportation to work (I ride the subway and a bus) I’d barely use my Steam Deck and Switch (in handheld)…nothing beats the couch and a big OLED at home…I use my handhelds in bed sometimes but that’s a rare occasion
I beat LotF last year before it left Gamepass and it was a ton of fun but if u don’t like Souls likes this game isn’t going to change ur opinion plus its apparently in a way better state then when it first initially released…def will check out SAO tho
I’m very curious how Darwin will be plus I was a big fan of the OG Super Meat Boy so I’m looking forward to this new 3D game…also South of Midnight is worth a try, I played it when it released on Gamepass and it was pretty fun actually
My buddy got his PS5 this past Black Friday from some wholesale club (BJ’s? Costco?) anyway he got the PS5 disc slim bundle (w/ extra controller and the dual charging dock) for $475….im going to send him this price hike article cause he thought he should wait for a bigger price drop and I convinced him to get it…so it’s nice to be right once in awhile lol
Im surprised how much i have been enjoying it…i had dropped Arc Raiders by this point but im still going strong with Marathon…I can’t pinpoint exactly why I like it better but it’s def got its claws into me
Space Marine 2 was recently added to Gamepass so I just finished it on Xbox…as a Persona fan 5 Royal has long been completed…and Blasphemous 2 (as well as 1) are both easy recommends for anyone who hasn’t played them…I’ll def be checking out Metal Eden tho
I’m def still enjoying my time with it….i haven’t dropped it yet so that’s saying something…tho if im still playing it a month from now ill be surprised
Well it’s coming from a leaker so probably best to take it with a grain of salt but either way I’m not really convinced that Nintendo is really much of a “direct competitor” for Sony
I played the server slam on Xbox and it was pretty fun…I also liked Arc Raiders tho but ended up dropping it pretty quick…still I’ll prob pick it up on my PS5 cause i think it looks a little better on it then it does on Series X
Damn what a bummer! This is going to break my PC friend’s hearts…one of them lives close enough where he can come over and play it or borrow my PS5, the rest are gonna be SOL!
@SMJ ur not alone…I’m still pissed about the Bluepoint closure…they should have never had to go forward with that GoW live service game…they were such a talented studio and I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around why Sony thought it was a good idea to close them down…talk about mismanagement
Bummer…it sucks cause I have a few friends who are PC only gamers and it was great seeing how much they enjoyed God of War and shared in our love for Ghost of Tsushima…but in the end it’s not going to affect me in the least but I do think exclusivity is worse for gamers and the industry
The writing is and has been on the wall…the downfall of Xbox unfortunately is this long, slow, excruciating process thats painful to watch as a fan…Microsoft should be merciful and just put it out of its misery
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Re: Xbox Will Show PS5 Logos at Showcase, But May Adjust Moving Forward as Execs Publicly Contradict Each Other
At the end of the Xbox has to answer to Microsoft and all the good will in the world from fans or Asha hoping otherwise isn’t going to change that…i just don’t see them backpedaling with there exclusives stance at this point
Re: Mina the Hollower (PS5) - Masterpiece for Many, But Not for Me
As a huge Shovel Knight fan I’ve been following this closely and for me making it a Souls like was a match made in heaven but I can understand the people who have Soul fatigue from so many releases adopting the style…not everyone has the time or patience for these types of games and that’s perfectly fine to each there own
Re: Bungie Is Not Making Destiny 3, Dev to Be Rocked by 'Significant' Layoffs
Unfortunately it seems this may be the beginning of the end for Bungie “not with a bang but a whimper”
Re: Sony to Show Latest State of Play in Theatres for First Time Since 2018
Damn I wish we had an Alamo Drafthouse in Philly cause I would totally hit this up…I could take the train to NYC (which I’ve done for some concerts) but I’ll just watch from home instead
Re: 'It Should Be Free to Play Online Games': PS Plus Price Squeeze Taken to Task by PS5 Owners
I always do re sub to a year of Premium when they do the Black Friday discount…prob the best time for the other tiers as well except maybe the summer sale (can’t remember if they do PSPlus deals then as well)
Re: Poll: Would You Buy an inFAMOUS Collection for PS5?
I have to check my backlog but I’m pretty sure I haven’t played one or two of the middle entry games in the series so yes
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 633
PS5 - Saros
Series X - Forza 6 (so much for patiently waiting for the Gamepass Ultimate release)
Switch 2 - Pokopia (still lol)
Gacha - Neverness to Everness (NTE)
Re: PS5's New Weekly Player Tracker Has Revealed Some Brutal Truths for Fans
@KeyPlayerMaek All the recent Call of Duty games going back the past four entries into the series or so are all bundled together into one “COD HQ” launcher so the player numbers are a combination of anyone playing the recent titles which artificially inflates the numbers quite a bit since it’s not just the latest entry’s player base being shown
Re: Halo PS5 Spotted in Stores, And It's Making Everyone Feel Weird
Now all they need to do is add the Master Chief Collection as well
Re: Overseas Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Sales Propel Falcom Profits to Insane Heights
I’m all for it especially if this success helps to secure the future of the franchise
Re: Japanese Devs Think It May Be Impossible for Them to Make a Game Like NTE on PS5
As much as I love great single player games…Gacha games are a guilty pleasure of mine so I don’t care where there being made as long as they keep cranking em out I’ll be playing them
Re: 'There's Nothing Micro About This Transaction': Invincible VS Adds $10 Towel Skin for Rex Splode
A half naked dude skin for once…guess there trying to balance the scales
Re: May 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
I played Nine Sols on Gamepass since it was a day 1 release and it was really freakin good….ill def play Wuchang at some point
Re: Sony's Not Pulling the Plug on Horizon Hunters Gathering, New PS5 and PC Beta Test Announced
I’ll give anything a shot especially since it’s the Horizon IP but I’m not holding out hope that I’m gonna like it or better yet that it’s gonna succeed
Re: PlayStation Seemingly Lands GTA 6 PS5 Marketing Deal
This prob cost them a pretty penny…which begs the question is it worth it considering the game is basically gonna sell itself
Re: NTE: Neverness to Everness (PS5) - Ambitious Anime Open World Gets a Lot Right
I’m def enjoying it but I’m juggling enough gachas already so we will have to see whether I drop it in a few weeks or not
Re: Steam's Most Wishlisted Game Is Skipping PS5 for Now
I noticed Xbox adds Early Access games somewhat regularly (often to Gamepass) and there usually in a buggy, half baked state (at least the ones I have tried) so honestly ur better off waiting a bit anyway
Re: Mar 2026 USA Sales: Pokémon-Powered Switch 2 Finally Beats 5-Year-Old PS5
Doesn’t surprise me…Pokopia is the most I have played my Switch 2 since launch
Re: Xbox Game Pass vs PS Plus: Was Sony Right All Along?
I imagine most players didn’t care if it was sustainable or not, they were just happy to reap the benefits of it all these years…well at least up until the last price hike (I was guilty of this myself)
Re: Astro Bot's Adorable Set of 'Surprise' Figurines an Essential for PS5 Fans
I ordered that Youtooz Astro Bot figurine (ratchet and clank collab) which u needed a code for that was released to PSP Premium members but it hasn’t shipped yet…these a pretty cool too but not nearly as nice
Re: You Can Claim a Free PS4 Game Right Now, No PS Plus Required
U can add it over on Xbox as well if anyone’s so inclined to have it on both platforms…it’s free so why not
Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Shaping Up to Be a Bloody Brilliant Series Revival on PS5
I was just playing Dead Cells Castlevania DLC and the similarities are striking (which I guess makes sense)
Re: 'We Had Everything from Crimson Desert': Just Cause Dev Recalls Cancelled Fantasy Game
Ahh yes the old “trust me bro”
Re: 'I Was Convinced It Could Never Be Done': Dev Praises 'Breakthrough' in PS3 Emulation
It’s no secret that the PS3 is notoriously one of the most difficult consoles to emulate due to its complex architecture so it’s great to hear of any improvements on that front
Re: Sony Delists 100s More Crappy PS5, PS4 Games, Including Jesus Simulator
I just watched a gameranx video about a new Jesus game that came out on Steam recently that’s getting positive reception called “I Am Jesus Christ” but it’s a legit game not just some shovelware title
Re: Hardware Snoop Tips Rumoured PS6 Handheld to Be a Beast
If I didn’t take public transportation to work (I ride the subway and a bus) I’d barely use my Steam Deck and Switch (in handheld)…nothing beats the couch and a big OLED at home…I use my handhelds in bed sometimes but that’s a rare occasion
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for April 2026 Announced
I beat LotF last year before it left Gamepass and it was a ton of fun but if u don’t like Souls likes this game isn’t going to change ur opinion plus its apparently in a way better state then when it first initially released…def will check out SAO tho
Re: These 6+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (30th-5th April)
I’m very curious how Darwin will be plus I was a big fan of the OG Super Meat Boy so I’m looking forward to this new 3D game…also South of Midnight is worth a try, I played it when it released on Gamepass and it was pretty fun actually
Re: PS6 Could Be Cheaper Than Expected, Despite $1,000 Concerns
I got the PS5 at release and skipped getting the Pro this gen…so I would honestly probably pay $1,000 for the PS6 if it came down to it
Re: Feature: PS5 Price - Why Does It Cost So Much in 2026?
My buddy got his PS5 this past Black Friday from some wholesale club (BJ’s? Costco?) anyway he got the PS5 disc slim bundle (w/ extra controller and the dual charging dock) for $475….im going to send him this price hike article cause he thought he should wait for a bigger price drop and I convinced him to get it…so it’s nice to be right once in awhile lol
Re: Mini Review: 1348 Ex Voto (PS5) - An Intriguing But Disappointing PS5 Console Exclusive
Killer haircut…I was rockin that in elementary school
Re: Marathon (PS5) - Bungie's Extraction Shooter Is Truly Brilliant, and It Only Gets Better
Im surprised how much i have been enjoying it…i had dropped Arc Raiders by this point but im still going strong with Marathon…I can’t pinpoint exactly why I like it better but it’s def got its claws into me
Re: Round Up: Crimson Desert Reviews Are a Major Disappointment
Well so far on Steam reviews are Mixed at only a 55% with almost 1,500 reviews so seems to be pretty divisive to say the least
Re: Round Up: Crimson Desert Reviews Are a Major Disappointment
Well u had to figure with the insane amount of hype built up for this game that it was always gonna be an up hill battle
Re: Beloved PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Set to Steamroll Another Game Awards Ceremony
I really loved this game but the glazing over it is unreal
Re: Hands On: Ghost of Yotei Legends Is Big Enough and Good Enough to Be Its Own Game
I really liked Tsushima’s Legends when they added it so I’ll be def be playing this
Re: 8 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for March 2026 Announced
Space Marine 2 was recently added to Gamepass so I just finished it on Xbox…as a Persona fan 5 Royal has long been completed…and Blasphemous 2 (as well as 1) are both easy recommends for anyone who hasn’t played them…I’ll def be checking out Metal Eden tho
Re: Review in Progress: Marathon (PS5) - Bungie's Extraction Shooter Is Brilliant, and It Only Gets Better
I’m def still enjoying my time with it….i haven’t dropped it yet so that’s saying something…tho if im still playing it a month from now ill be surprised
Re: After LEGO Horizon, Don't Expect Any More PS5 Games on Switch 2
Well it’s coming from a leaker so probably best to take it with a grain of salt but either way I’m not really convinced that Nintendo is really much of a “direct competitor” for Sony
Re: Out Today: Marathon's PS5 Launch Puts Sony's $3B Live Service Gamble to the Test
I played the server slam on Xbox and it was pretty fun…I also liked Arc Raiders tho but ended up dropping it pretty quick…still I’ll prob pick it up on my PS5 cause i think it looks a little better on it then it does on Series X
Re: PS6 Competitor from Xbox Revealed as Project Helix
I’ll give it to Xbox…for what will most likely be there last console there gambling on an interesting hardware move
Re: Sony Apparently Pulls the Plug on PC Ports of Saros, Ghost of Yotei
Damn what a bummer! This is going to break my PC friend’s hearts…one of them lives close enough where he can come over and play it or borrow my PS5, the rest are gonna be SOL!
Re: Shuttered Dev Bluepoint Wanted to Remake Bloodborne, FromSoftware Blocked It
@SMJ ur not alone…I’m still pissed about the Bluepoint closure…they should have never had to go forward with that GoW live service game…they were such a talented studio and I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around why Sony thought it was a good idea to close them down…talk about mismanagement
Re: Rumour: Sony Backtracking on PC Strategy, Shifting Towards PS5 Exclusivity Again
Bummer…it sucks cause I have a few friends who are PC only gamers and it was great seeing how much they enjoyed God of War and shared in our love for Ghost of Tsushima…but in the end it’s not going to affect me in the least but I do think exclusivity is worse for gamers and the industry
Re: This Is the Next PS5 Gacha That's Going to Eat Up All Your Time
Gacha games are one of my guilty pleasures…same with watching magical girl anime’s lol…so I’ll def be trying this out regardless
Re: Yet Another Live Service Game Bites the Dust, But PS5 Players Get a Full Refund
“Taste the meat…not the heat” - Hank Hill
Re: Phil Spencer Stepping Down, Sarah Bond Leaving Microsoft in Huge Xbox Shake-Up
The writing is and has been on the wall…the downfall of Xbox unfortunately is this long, slow, excruciating process thats painful to watch as a fan…Microsoft should be merciful and just put it out of its misery
Re: Random: Sony Surprises Couple with Free PS5 Games to Celebrate Their Wedding
That’s very cool…now maybe as a honeymoon gift they could offer to fly them out to play test Wolverine or Intergalactic…lol jk
Re: PS5 Open Worlder Crimson Desert Seems Destined to Be a Hit, Tops 2 Million Wishlists
When it comes to high profile releases I’ve come to always expect the worse…this way I’m not setting myself up for disappointment lol
Re: Arknights: Endfield (PS5) - Automation Turns Busywork into Bliss
I’m not crazy about the gacha system…guarantee doesn’t carry over to the next banner and the pity system is overly complicated in general