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Re: Site News: We Need You to Fill Out Our Reader Survey

aSmilingMan

Answered. Here’s what you didn’t ask, but I’ll answer anyway.

Why do you visit PushSquare and NintendoLife frequently?
Because of the incredible quality of your gaming journalism, which extends to writers, editors, video producers, columnists and beyond. Unlike other gaming sites, I find your team more insightful about what matters to me as a gamer.
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Re: Fortnite Is Now Officially an Olympic eSport

aSmilingMan

I get the frustration from so many other commenters on here, given that it is Fortnite.

However, I can't help feeling excited about a super popular game coming to this Esports part of the olympics. Sure, it's not a game I play, not even one I enjoy watching. But it has a serious pro scene and is a good poster child for what a proper professional Esport shooter can look like.

Re: Hands On: Assassin's Creed Origins PS5 Patch Reminds Us That It's One of the Series' Best Games

aSmilingMan

@pharos_haven 100%. Feels like they took the BOTW formula and made it more action, less survival - and less annoyances IMO. No breaking weapons, simple potions, no rain, less early 1-hit deaths. Don’t get me wrong, BOTW was a masterpiece. Yet, I’m finding myself grinning constantly with Immortals and think it’s actually more entertaining.

@sanderson72 pity to hear about the DLC. Still haven’t started it but heard the same from others too. Really hoping this becomes an IP Ubisoft continues to invest in. I would certainly jump on any sequel.

Re: Hands On: Assassin's Creed Origins PS5 Patch Reminds Us That It's One of the Series' Best Games

aSmilingMan

I'm knee deep in Immortals Fenyx Rising, and have a renewed appreciation for Ubisoft. Immortals seems to me like the most underrated title of the previous generation. It's a gem, with solid writing and very entertaining combat and mobility. While it's not the most perfectly polished game I have played, it's one of the most entertaining gaming experiences I've had, which is all I care about.

I bought Origins during a sale and can't wait to start it as soon as I finish Immortals. This article just built up my hype further! I played the original ACs a bunch (especially the Ezio ones) but eventually felt like I was dealing with too much bloat and let go of the series. Really looking forward to Origins, with what seems like a good blend of traditional AC and RPG.

Re: Best Adventure Games on PS5

aSmilingMan

I’m surprised Spiderman made it to the top 3. While the gameplay was amazing when it came out for the PS4, the remaster doesn’t do enough to warrant it a top 3 spot on a PS5 list IMO.

Ghost of Tsushima and Elden Ring deserve their thrones. Horizon Forbidden West should have been in the top 3 with them.

Re: Harry Potter Game Hogwarts Legacy Allegedly in Trouble on PS5, PS4

aSmilingMan

For any dev reading this: please always prioritise quality over speed of release. There is no shortage of games to play. I couldn’t care less if Hogwarts Legacy is released in ‘22, ‘23 or ‘24. Whenever it arrives, if it is good, it’ll be a day 1 for me, plus dlcs. If it is bad, I simply won’t touch it.

Re: PlayStation Store Black Friday Sale Has Awesome PS5, PS4 Deals

aSmilingMan

@J2theEzzoFri I don't blame you. It was a fluke that I waited so long – I planned to pay full too. It's been a busy weird with less time for quality gaming than I would like.

That's awesome @34B_Lindz!! It does say a lot about the title that you can refer to it as GoT and both of us know you're talking about Ghost of Tsushima, rather than Game of Thrones.

Hope you're both enjoying the game!! Mine just arrived this afternoon.