@Lavishturtle I do not understand the "appeal to modern audiences" because the "modern audiences" are just too small of a number to make a profit. After all it is all about making a profit Or is it about the Joker's way of sending a message?
I know the big companies have money to burn but it will eventually come to an end, we see many studios closing because of such financial "maneuvers".
This weekend will be the start of my fight against laziness! I am cleaning up my project and starting to actively make additions to my game Castletoria!
In the meantime, I will casually continue with Echoes of Wisdom and the Half-Life port on the PS2
@Northern_munkey Actually, on the top of my head the only games that I know of this crap are Hogwarts Legacy (ofc) and the latest Ubicrap titles - Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar, The 2 Jedi games and possibly Assassin's Creed Shadows. We are not counting games that require constant online connection like Diablo 4. (those are not even games, those are services )
I am trying to remember of other games that do not have the playable base game on the discs for PS5 (and couple of PS4) but that is it.
Isn't that hardly 6 titles and 1 of them is not even released?
So physical games are still in an "ok" state. That is why I am so frustrated at such releases.
@Moj500 Then just release the game as a digital only title if you can't provide a playable physical copy. @Czar_Khastik is right, this just an expensive coaster.
UNFORTUNATELY the delivery of Echoes of Wisdom is late, and I will get it probably on Monday I wanted it for tomorrow as it is the second half of my birthday present from my wife, the first one being the Meta Quest 3 :
Anyway, this weekend I will juggle between Resident Evil 2 Remake VR and Half-Life 2 VR. Those experiences are fantastic! And I love playing them in little bites! Instead of worrying about motion sickness, now I worry about Mr. X chasing me
I will also try Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon as I saw that it is hilarious!
And last but not least, The Last Faith A good mix of Blasphemous and Bloodborne
This weekend will be exciting for me as I entered the world of VR, and my first experience was to find a way to conquer motion sickness And I can gladly say that now I can play with smooth movement without wanting to puke!
So, I am playing one of my favorite games EVER Half-Life 2 but in VR! I am about to enter the buggy section of the game! Short sessions in VR is the key to enjoyment!
In the meantime, I will continue with Resident Evil Village and Skyward Sword
@LikelySatan Never heard of Odallus, Lords of the Fallen did not grow on me and I have to try it again. As for Bloodstained RotN it is average at best for me. Curse of the Moon 1 and 2 are fantastic!!!
I have started the Darksiders franchise again, so Darksiders Warmastered edition is first. Currently I am in the Iron Canopy making my way to Silitha. My plan is to beat all 4 Darksiders games on the Switch
I will continue my last playthrough of Resident Evil Village, this time on the PS5.
And a little dash of retro nostalgia with Faxanadu on the NES. This is one of the best hidden gems in gaming
I really would LOVE to play the game as I am HUGE HP fan ... BUT I promised to myself that if the game does NOT have a proper physical release, I will not touch it
I am once again thrown in the Souls pit. I started Dark Souls 1 again and I just beat Ornstein and Smough. Why are these games so damn good?!
The games I decided to play if master Miyazaki lets me are: Pokemon HeartGold (Totodile is chosen and ready to destroy some gyms!), Project Warlock AND after MANY delays the Claire A/Leon B run in Resident Evil 2 (N64)!
Yesterday I finally got Blasphemous 2 for the PS5. I already finished it on the Switch, but it is so good that I will 100% it on PS5 as well. The sculpture I made of the Penitent One completes my Collector's Edition
And on the side, I will play Kingdoms of Amalur, and I will start as a mage.
If there is time AND mood, I will continue my playthrough of Singularity which is a TRUE hidden gem! I highly recommend it!
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 554
This weekend I will focus on Terraria (Switch) and Resident Evil 2 Claire A/Leon B (N64)
And for more casual play Baldur's Gate 3 and Pokemon FireRed!
And it is me and my wife 17th anniversary so we will also celebrate!
Have a nice gaming weekend
Re: Assassin's Creed Boss Says Series Is Inherently Diverse, Just Like History
@Lavishturtle I do not understand the "appeal to modern audiences" because the "modern audiences" are just too small of a number to make a profit. After all it is all about making a profit Or is it about the Joker's way of sending a message?
I know the big companies have money to burn but it will eventually come to an end, we see many studios closing because of such financial "maneuvers".
Re: Assassin's Creed Boss Says Series Is Inherently Diverse, Just Like History
@LikelySatan Okay, they are known for less of that. Especially the ones I played.
I just wonder what was so "inappropriate" about my comment ...
I hope this is not the IGN overlords pulling the strings.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 553
This weekend I have decided to be ALL about Castlevania
There are many unbeaten CLASSICvanias by me so I will focus on that and if things get too hard, I will relax with the metroidvanias a little
Happy gaming weekend everyone!!!
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Comes Out Swinging, Already EA's Biggest Single Player Game on Steam
@soyabean135876 "It's almost as if they were just an angry loud minority making a lot of noise about it on social media and comments sections."
Did you really had to formulate it like that when there is a really angry and even smaller minority every time you "misgender" someone?
The argument does not go just one way.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 552
@NEStalgia Haha
Forever physical the rest is just a bonus VR is a bonus
PS: Ohh and GOG ofc!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 552
@Perturbator Yep, I am trying the vanilla experience now and I will start modding. But I have to use a guide FRIK is a must!
Other than that, I will try to avoid mods that add greenery and stuff like that to Fallout 4. I prefer the wasteland vibes!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 552
This weekend I will play around in Fallout 4 VR Really excited about that!
And for some traditional gaming I will enjoy Divinity Original Sin 2 and GRIME
Happy gaming everyone!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 551
This weekend will be the start of my fight against laziness! I am cleaning up my project and starting to actively make additions to my game Castletoria!
In the meantime, I will casually continue with Echoes of Wisdom and the Half-Life port on the PS2
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Mini Review: Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (PS5) - Hard to Hate This Meaty Expansion
The only good thing left about Blizzard are the cinematics and their older games.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Could Be Getting Up to 15 Hours More Content
@Flaming_Kaiser Sure it is bad. There are some game that are optimized so badly but still you have something functional in hand
Re: Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Could Be Getting Up to 15 Hours More Content
@Northern_munkey Actually, on the top of my head the only games that I know of this crap are Hogwarts Legacy (ofc) and the latest Ubicrap titles - Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar, The 2 Jedi games and possibly Assassin's Creed Shadows. We are not counting games that require constant online connection like Diablo 4. (those are not even games, those are services )
I am trying to remember of other games that do not have the playable base game on the discs for PS5 (and couple of PS4) but that is it.
Isn't that hardly 6 titles and 1 of them is not even released?
So physical games are still in an "ok" state. That is why I am so frustrated at such releases.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Could Be Getting Up to 15 Hours More Content
@Moj500 Ahh so it is a win to release a physical edition that does not contain the game in a playable state?
A friendly advice for you, next time instead of trying to hurl petty insults, THINK before writing something. You will benefit from it
Re: Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Could Be Getting Up to 15 Hours More Content
@Moj500 Then just release the game as a digital only title if you can't provide a playable physical copy. @Czar_Khastik is right, this just an expensive coaster.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Could Be Getting Up to 15 Hours More Content
@McTwist Yes, the physical edition for PS4 AND PS5 are useless right now.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Could Be Getting Up to 15 Hours More Content
I hope they make a proper physical edition where at least the base game is on the disc ... not just the intro ...
I really want to play the game and that is the only thing stopping me from buying it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
So, this spooky weekend I will start with Castlevania Order of Ecclesia
I will play some Resident Evil 4 Remake and also continue my playthrough of Echoes of Wisdom!
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
This weekend the main thing is The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom! It is fantastic!!!
I am also getting addicted to Majesty 2 again and I managed to run it on the Steam Deck!
And I still did not finish Half-Life 2 and Resident Evil 2 on the VR.
In HL2 I am about to escape Nova Prospect and in RE2 I am in the sewers with Leon
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Silent Hill 2 (PS5) - The Horror Great Remains So in This Excellent Remake
Definitely getting it and I am ashamed to say that I have never finished a single Silent Hill game (mostly played 1 and 4 for about an hour)
Time to change that!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 548
UNFORTUNATELY the delivery of Echoes of Wisdom is late, and I will get it probably on Monday I wanted it for tomorrow as it is the second half of my birthday present from my wife, the first one being the Meta Quest 3 :
Anyway, this weekend I will juggle between Resident Evil 2 Remake VR and Half-Life 2 VR. Those experiences are fantastic! And I love playing them in little bites! Instead of worrying about motion sickness, now I worry about Mr. X chasing me
I will also try Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon as I saw that it is hilarious!
And last but not least, The Last Faith A good mix of Blasphemous and Bloodborne
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
At this price and the missing parts, it is not worth it.
But if people have money to burn it is their decision
Also, a reminder that my negativity will not die down
Re: Poll: Did You Pre-Order a PS5 Pro?
Not a chance!
IF I had the money, they should've put an ALREADY PAIRED disc drive in it in order to make it viable.
Re: Feature: PS5 Pro's Been Clowned on By the Entire Internet, and the Memes Will Make You Laugh
@get2sammyb thank you for the shoutout!!!
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
@PerpetualBoredom Ah thank you, I see you are a person of culture as well
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
@amatmulisha lighten up, it is a joke, but ultimately yes
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
@EddieGallad you wound me
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
Re: How to Pre-Order PS5 Pro
Enjoy

Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
I am so happy that I will keep my FAT PS5!
I am not a graphics snob, and I love physical releases so the PS5 Pro is not for me
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
@Perturbator I have put some games on my Steam wishlist and just waiting for discounts. Skyrim VR is one of them!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
@get2sammyb it really is. I was so damn skeptical about it! Now I see how fun it is! There are communities that make wonders in VR.
First to the key, first to the egg!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
This weekend will be exciting for me as I entered the world of VR, and my first experience was to find a way to conquer motion sickness And I can gladly say that now I can play with smooth movement without wanting to puke!
So, I am playing one of my favorite games EVER Half-Life 2 but in VR! I am about to enter the buggy section of the game! Short sessions in VR is the key to enjoyment!
In the meantime, I will continue with Resident Evil Village and Skyward Sword
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
Can't wait for the Assassin's Creed Shadows flop as well
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
@KyushuTrail It is my fourth time playing it but first time on PS5. It looks good
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
This weekend I will pick up Resident Evil 8 Village again.
Some Castlevania Aria of Sorrow will also be played yet again!
And for some retro vibes StarCraft 64 and Resident Evil 3 Nemesis!
Have a nice weekend everyone!
Re: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) - Open World Pledge Produces a Superficial Space Outing
6/10 whoa! someone is in a generous mood I see
Re: Castlevania Dominus Collection Gathers Dawn of Sorrow and Its DS Brethren on PS5, and It's Out Now
@LikelySatan Never heard of Odallus, Lords of the Fallen did not grow on me and I have to try it again. As for Bloodstained RotN it is average at best for me. Curse of the Moon 1 and 2 are fantastic!!!
Re: Castlevania Dominus Collection Gathers Dawn of Sorrow and Its DS Brethren on PS5, and It's Out Now
I play them regularly as a Castlevania zealot/fanatic and I will play them again ... and again ... ah yes! AND AGAIN!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 543
I will have a nice relaxing gaming weekend with:
1. Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Horn of the Abyss on the Steam Deck
2. Machinarium - such a wonderful point and click adventure
3. Post game web swinging in Spider-Man 2!
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 542
@amatmulisha The game is big, but I think it is as long as DS1 without the DLC content.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 542
After Darksiders 1 and I am steadily progressing in Darksiders 2! Currently on a hunt for dead lords that went rogue!
Short bursts of Baldur's Gate 3, still feels weird to play that game when I have played so little of 1 and 2.
More short bursts of Painkiller as I absolute LOVE the atmosphere of the levels!!!
And finally, just a small game time dedicated to Pokemon FireRed in memory of Rachael Lillis.
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 541
I have started the Darksiders franchise again, so Darksiders Warmastered edition is first. Currently I am in the Iron Canopy making my way to Silitha. My plan is to beat all 4 Darksiders games on the Switch
I will continue my last playthrough of Resident Evil Village, this time on the PS5.
And a little dash of retro nostalgia with Faxanadu on the NES. This is one of the best hidden gems in gaming
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 540
This weekend I will relax with some Heroes of Might and Magic V on the Steam Deck. I love all HoMM games, so it is a hard choice to pick just one
I will beat couple of bosses in one of my saves in Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow for the 1000th time It is Castlevania after all!
And finally, I will continue my playthrough in Blasphemous 2 on the PS5
Happy gaming everyone!!!
Re: Little Nightmares Maker Tarsier Will Reveal Something Terrifying at Gamescom
That was really ... terrifying. I LOVE IT!!!
Re: Well-Liked Action Series Darksiders Will Ride Again in New PS5 Game
Amazing series! Each game has its + and -
The first one, however, is my absolute favorite!
Re: UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Continues Winning Streak Amid Quiet Release Schedule
I really would LOVE to play the game as I am HUGE HP fan ... BUT I promised to myself that if the game does NOT have a proper physical release, I will not touch it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 539
I am once again thrown in the Souls pit. I started Dark Souls 1 again and I just beat Ornstein and Smough. Why are these games so damn good?!
The games I decided to play if master Miyazaki lets me are:
Pokemon HeartGold (Totodile is chosen and ready to destroy some gyms!),
Project Warlock AND after MANY delays the Claire A/Leon B run in Resident Evil 2 (N64)!
Have a wonderful weekend fellow gamers!!!
Re: Poll: Are You Sick of Soulslike Games?
Absolutely NOT! Those are one of the best experiences I had in gaming!!!
Re: Heinous Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Statue a Guaranteed Conversation Starter
That is awesome indeed. I have never played any Warhammer games but in that pose I can see the Predator choking an Alien
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 538
Yesterday I finally got Blasphemous 2 for the PS5. I already finished it on the Switch, but it is so good that I will 100% it on PS5 as well. The sculpture I made of the Penitent One completes my Collector's Edition
And on the side, I will play Kingdoms of Amalur, and I will start as a mage.
If there is time AND mood, I will continue my playthrough of Singularity which is a TRUE hidden gem! I highly recommend it!
Happy gaming everyone!!!