Facing tough competition from non-souls like Ghost of Yotei, the already established Black Myth: Wukong and masterpiece Elden Ring, as well as another indie, Lords of the Fallen, so it’s no surprise. I may have forgot a couple other games. The game wasn’t bad but it was facing a tough crowd, for sure.
Playing on PS5 Pro on the best graphics settings. I have these crashes only when I pause the game, then put my console in standby and when I go back into the game after a while. If I completely close the game when I am done, there’s no such crashes. I have the same exact issue with Cyberpunk 2077 and a couple other games. Putting some big games on hold instead of quitting is an issue that’s still there. The PS5 equivalent of Xbox’s “quick resume” isn’t always stable.
Finishing Avowed and getting ready for another take on Starfield next Tuesday. I used to have this game on Xbox and I still own the collector’s edition and Xbox accessories released at the same time.
They should allow us to remap the controls or offer a more standard configuration, cause it's pretty jarring. Also, rethink the whole approach to giving instructions for a puzzle or a quest. Having a short text to read for a couple seconds before it fade from the screen and having to figure out what they really mean is not really my idea of fun, the no hand holding should at least comes with how to use the controls, since they're so specific. The game has a lot of potential, but it needs more polishing, for sure. My first impression is that it feels like they tried to imitate Red Dead Redemption 2 combined to Witcher 3 with the structure of a Korean MMO.
Alright, the game controls and the unnecessarily complicated and obtuse instructions for every single puzzle made me regret my purchase since Mindseye. I'm gonna uninstall and play it again once it got several patches. Gonna finish Avowed now, instead. Couldn't get pass the abyss puzzles, had to check for the damn chimney cleaning main quest. I appreciate the no hand holding, but Elden Ring did it best for me, I can't stand having to figure out controls and having to check constantly how to do stuff during an intro. It should have been simpler right from the start, then slowly add more elements to make the game complex, yet fun. It's been frustrating so far.
During the first fight at the greymane camp, I couldn't complete one of the tutorial where it shows to press R1 and R2 at the same time, it just didn't work at all. The controls are truly janky and don't fit well with years of experience with other games. I also find that pointing at stuff precisely and using L1 a bit jarring, where any other game would simply let you press X for all basic actions.
Well, I'm not done with the intro yet, I'll get used to the controls but it's not Horizon or even Assassin's Creed.
I have a feeling this is gonna be a divisive one, with some people really liking the game and some not so much. But ultimately, the game won’t be panned. Maybe this is the type of game that won’t appeal to everyone.
I’m going to check it out, anyway.
Edit: I believe divisive games have a place in this industry, cause otherwise all games would be similar and chase the exact same formula. I was one of the few who really enjoyed Starfield for what it was and there’s plenty of super popular games I don’t even like, like GTA, for example.
All my favourite Xbox games are now on my PS5, never thought I’d see the day! Glad I kept my original Constellation Edition. A bit sad there won’t be a Starfield themed DualSense.
Avowed. Trying to finish the game before Crimson Desert, but I would like to play the first Pillars of Erernity as well. Plus, Monster Hunter Stories 3. It’s a packed season for good games, I don’t know which will be next. I’m really enjoying Avowed right now.
I almost forgot, Diablo IV next expansion is soon and Pragmata as well. So little time for gaming…
Haven’t touched Marathon beyond the first area, I’m too afraid to be killed incessantly without a moment of peace.
Well, several of these titles were made before they changed their strategy and Visions of Mana’s studio was closed and they canned the original Switch version and they also cancelled all possible DLCs, so this one is already out of the new equation. Plus, some Switch exclusives were made with the Switch in mind, they had a deal with Nintendo for these games, they could be redeemed with their vouchers. As for Final Fantasy XVI, maybe they’ll consider doing a port. And for the Dragon Quest games, I get the impression that these games were targeting a younger demographic. Bravely Default could be ported, for sure. Not all Square Enix games make financial sense to port on every platform, but I understand the frustration.
@spcspc I remember the good old days when it didn't matter if you liked an obscure game and didn't like a super popular one. Nowadays, you can't say anything without people complaining and whining about it. I'm not going to say anything about the obsession with performance and framerates. Games are there to be enjoyed, period.
The irony is I bought MHS 2 before seeing this game announced before Christmas, cause I missed playing this game when I had my Switch. But the third game looked miles ahead of the second when I tried the demo. Can’t wait for release! March is a good month for games, lots of good titles coming soon!
If they choose to go fully digital, they should rework the licensing system behind the PS store and implement some refund system to make things easier, a sort of mix between how Microsoft manage their own and Steam. And yeah, better customer support, obviously, especially outside of Japan.
I doubt they would go fully discless considering blu rays are still a thing, in spite of all the streaming services everywhere. They must also still makes money from manufacturing disc based games and movies.
Personally, whether the license is on a disc or on my account, I don’t mind. I buy games to play them. If the store closes one day, I’ll decide then what to do next. I’ve invested tons of money in the 3DS store only to not be able to get all the missing DLCs for my favourite games in a legit manner, I was disappointed, very much so… but I moved on.
I consider awful the idea of locking online backup for your saves behind a subscription, considering Microsoft do it for free, as long as you have a Microsoft account.
That’s okay. I miss these old mechanics where you can go anywhere and hit some random higher difficulty obstacles, it just push you in the right direction and tell you to level up a bit more before exploring further. It makes the game challenging but also fun.
Of course, some random amazing player will find a way to go right into the hellish corners and show your how easy it is to do that in a YouTube video.
I don’t want to pay 1200$ CAD or more for a console that might release in 2027, especially since accessories costs will also rise and they might also pull a ***** move like making you buy a proprietary/new generation SSD, rendering your current removable SSD in your PS5 useless, those will sell for another 1000$, so no thank you! It’s mostly ill advised in this economy.
Yeah, there’s exceptions, like the Switch 2, but people were willing to pay more cause they waited a long time to upgrade. It was a significant one, mind you. I don’t see any realistic reason, other than the skyrocketing prices that might affect sales and the will of the people to continues spending on next gen consoles. It’s okay to wait a little bit more. I’m not expecting greater performances, I’m expecting an affordable alternative to PC gaming and good games.
Aside from a few issues, I find the current performance okay across the board, they should just keep optimizing and pushing great games, that’s all we need!
It would make controllers expensive and touch controls are always flimsy on my iPhone, which has a high end touch screen anyway, so I can’t imagine it would be better on a controller. A touchscreen can struggle with pressure detection and it’s already flimsy on tablets with palm rejection tech. Nothing beats a controller with real, physical buttons on it.
@Oram77 Right. It’s like they’re all trying to copy Ghost of Tsushima at its core, the setting is always similar and the whole game design resembles each other. It’s great for fans of this style but it’s starting to feel diluted somehow.
Weirdly enough, I liked the first one and this one I already preordered cause I'm sure I'll like it too. Doesn't matter if it doesn't soar as high as Elden Ring. It's one of those unpopular games I end up liking for myself.
I don’t know what’s happening at Ubisoft but they’re worse than Google for cancelling so many projects left and right and not knowing where to focus their efforts. That’s a huge waste of money, resources and time right there! I’m not surprised at all.
It’s one of the reasons I avoid MMORPGs, if I get too attached to one, they will inevitably decide to shut down the whole thing a year later, sometimes even less. I’m still surprised to see very old ones like LOTR Online and Star Trek Online still supported, I played those years ago.
I was tempted by Final Fantasy XIV Online, to change from my usual single player games but I fear it might either close or be replaced by a new one.
Also, these types of games tend to be money pit, cause you pay for a subscription, some cosmetics, a few DLCs if they’re not included, maybe one full fledged expansion… it’s worse when they’re free-to-play, cause you face limits that incite you to buy something and when the game die, you can’t keep playing it solo, so you lost everything, like going to a casino basically. I might be harsh but I don’t really see the appeal of a MMORPG, we’re far from the golden days of World of Warcraft, where these games were a real novelty.
Single player games are a one and done deal, sometimes worth the full price and surely worth your money if you finish and had fun with them. I don’t mind good live service ones that allow you to optionally play coop or something like that, but also offer a solo experience.
@CallMeDuraSouka True! I’m still waiting for that awesome RPG set in a somewhat open world of Star Trek. I feel like it’s doable but none are really taking the risk. Something similar to Mass Effect within the Star Trek universe could be awesome, with the right balance of action and science stuff.
I didn’t avoid the Mindseye disaster, but glad I avoided this one. Fool me once, but not twice. At least, I’ve got Avowed to look forward to next month.
I called it in another comment on the upcoming Xbox showcase. Well, I was right… and I immediately preordered cause I loved The Outer Worlds, both 1 and 2. Now if Starfield comes over to PS5, the sci fi loving geek that I am will be very happy.
Pretty sure they're gonna announce Starfield for PS5, it's in the pipeline already and a few more exclusives, maybe Avowed, all heading to PS5. I would be happy if they do.
@AdamNovice Regarding handheld, I think there’s technical limitations and regulations that make putting “slim” ultra high capacity batteries difficult to achieve on the engineering side. They’re not always skimping on costs when it comes to battery life. They’re just harder to build and R&D isn’t cheap.
@ButterySmooth30FPS I was looking at gaming laptops, this would’ve been a good choice for me cause of space, I can’t put a desktop setup here, but yeah… several models of Asus ROG notebooks in Canada went from 2500$ to easily 4000$ for the same specs, with a newer graphics card and a newer version of the same CPU. The price increase is due to tariffs too, but it’s becoming insane. Like a throwback at early 2000s prices, my first family owned desktop computer costed 3500$ with a special discount from the government back then, but it included a screen and a keyboard/mouse. It’s quite the price jump. And now everything else, including consoles are jumping price points by leaps. It’s ridiculous!
It’s actually a good thing, cause nobody here would pay 2000$ for a console. At this price point, switching over to PC could be very enticing. Plus, the PS5 Pro just launched last year, so the PS5 has still a couple more years left of great potential.
I understand the worries about AI replacing artists, but the way I understand it is that it can still be a useful tool that doesn’t replace artists but make them more efficient with things that matters.
Otherwise, what’s next? Asking programmers to manually write thousands, even billions of lines of code, by hand, instead of using an engine? Test this code manually instead of using a IDE? Game development would take 20 years instead of 5 considering the huge amount of resources they need today compared to the early days.
AI is like social media, it’s a tool, nothing more. People using it to replace human-made work are the problem, not the tool itself.
By nature, being independent means you aren’t subjected to the pressure and the obligations of a big corporation, cause you don’t really have a board and shareholders to answer to. You’re financially independent and have the freedom to build the games you really want to build. Sure, you get the financial meetings here and there but you’re driven by the creative people and not a board of directors, along with their shareholders.
I’ll also add that indie studios are often backed by voluntary financial support and investors from the outside, cause the competition is good for bigger studios.
I was with Xbox One during the pandemic, I played the game at launch and didn’t have so many bugs except for a few weird ones, almost finished it back then. I played again on the series X, finished it, with Phantom Liberty and played once more on PS5, finished this year, 100%, every gigs, every car, etc. It’s one of my favourite masterpieces, with Elden Ring and a couple old classics from my childhood.
There’s a chance they’ll cut the gaming studios and lay off everyone aside from a handful of developers and keeps the IPs to pump out more mobile games for their own service (there’s Netflix variants of mobile games). It’s sad but I do hope the deal won’t go through and the government will intervene to stop the birth of a giant monopoly.
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Re: Poll: Do Crimson Desert's PS5 Patches Put Other Devs to Shame, or Is the Game Simply Unfinished?
I found the controls atrocious and unintuitive, which was enough to deter me from further playing the game, I’ll wait before I play this game again.
Re: Wuchang PS5 Dev Team May Be Gone for Good
Facing tough competition from non-souls like Ghost of Yotei, the already established Black Myth: Wukong and masterpiece Elden Ring, as well as another indie, Lords of the Fallen, so it’s no surprise. I may have forgot a couple other games. The game wasn’t bad but it was facing a tough crowd, for sure.
Re: Starfield Has a Serious Crashing Issue on PS5, PS5 Pro
Playing on PS5 Pro on the best graphics settings. I have these crashes only when I pause the game, then put my console in standby and when I go back into the game after a while. If I completely close the game when I am done, there’s no such crashes. I have the same exact issue with Cyberpunk 2077 and a couple other games. Putting some big games on hold instead of quitting is an issue that’s still there. The PS5 equivalent of Xbox’s “quick resume” isn’t always stable.
Re: 007 First Light Is Getting Its Own Limited Edition DualSense PS5 Controller
Oh boy, here we go again… of course, I want it!
Re: 'The Result Is Incredible': Cyberpunk 2077's Big PS5 Pro Update Arrives Tomorrow
Time to replay this masterpiece!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 627
Finishing Avowed and getting ready for another take on Starfield next Tuesday. I used to have this game on Xbox and I still own the collector’s edition and Xbox accessories released at the same time.
Re: Capcom Embraces 'Pragmata Is Secretly Mega Man' Conspiracy with Brilliant April Fool Gag
Ok, cool, very funny. Let’s be serious now. Give us the skin!
Re: '$1,000+ Consoles Could Become the Norm': PS6's Price Touted to Touch Four Figures
Look like it’s my last generation for video games. After that, I’m gonna move on to other less expensive hobbies. Thank you, America!
Re: Screamer (PS5) - Finally, a Racing Game Doing Something Interesting
Glad to read this review! I’ll have fun with this cyberpunk inspired racer!
Re: Crimson Desert Dev to Patch PS5 RPG's 'Uncomfortable' Controls
Good! If the control scheme is better, I will play this for sure.
Re: 'We Will Work to Make Improvements Quickly': Crimson Desert Sells 2 Million Copies on Launch Day
They should allow us to remap the controls or offer a more standard configuration, cause it's pretty jarring. Also, rethink the whole approach to giving instructions for a puzzle or a quest. Having a short text to read for a couple seconds before it fade from the screen and having to figure out what they really mean is not really my idea of fun, the no hand holding should at least comes with how to use the controls, since they're so specific. The game has a lot of potential, but it needs more polishing, for sure. My first impression is that it feels like they tried to imitate Red Dead Redemption 2 combined to Witcher 3 with the structure of a Korean MMO.
Re: Hands On: Crimson Desert Runs Well Enough on PS5 Pro, But What About That Intro?
Alright, the game controls and the unnecessarily complicated and obtuse instructions for every single puzzle made me regret my purchase since Mindseye. I'm gonna uninstall and play it again once it got several patches. Gonna finish Avowed now, instead. Couldn't get pass the abyss puzzles, had to check for the damn chimney cleaning main quest. I appreciate the no hand holding, but Elden Ring did it best for me, I can't stand having to figure out controls and having to check constantly how to do stuff during an intro. It should have been simpler right from the start, then slowly add more elements to make the game complex, yet fun. It's been frustrating so far.
Re: Hands On: Crimson Desert Runs Well Enough on PS5 Pro, But What About That Intro?
During the first fight at the greymane camp, I couldn't complete one of the tutorial where it shows to press R1 and R2 at the same time, it just didn't work at all. The controls are truly janky and don't fit well with years of experience with other games. I also find that pointing at stuff precisely and using L1 a bit jarring, where any other game would simply let you press X for all basic actions.
Well, I'm not done with the intro yet, I'll get used to the controls but it's not Horizon or even Assassin's Creed.
Re: Round Up: Crimson Desert Reviews Are a Major Disappointment
I have a feeling this is gonna be a divisive one, with some people really liking the game and some not so much. But ultimately, the game won’t be panned. Maybe this is the type of game that won’t appeal to everyone.
I’m going to check it out, anyway.
Edit: I believe divisive games have a place in this industry, cause otherwise all games would be similar and chase the exact same formula. I was one of the few who really enjoyed Starfield for what it was and there’s plenty of super popular games I don’t even like, like GTA, for example.
Re: Starfield Finally Lands on PS5 in April with New DLC and Huge Updates
All my favourite Xbox games are now on my PS5, never thought I’d see the day! Glad I kept my original Constellation Edition. A bit sad there won’t be a Starfield themed DualSense.
Re: PS5 Pro Firmware Update Adds PSSR 2 Upgrade to PS5 Games Today
Hell yeah! I’m so happy about this!
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Finally Gets a PS5 Pro Patch Very Soon
Alright, look like I’m gonna replay that game for the fourth time now!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 624
Avowed. Trying to finish the game before Crimson Desert, but I would like to play the first Pillars of Erernity as well. Plus, Monster Hunter Stories 3. It’s a packed season for good games, I don’t know which will be next. I’m really enjoying Avowed right now.
I almost forgot, Diablo IV next expansion is soon and Pragmata as well. So little time for gaming…
Haven’t touched Marathon beyond the first area, I’m too afraid to be killed incessantly without a moment of peace.
Re: 'What the F*ck Are We Doing Here?': PS5 Fans Slam Square Enix for Sloppy Multiformat Strategy
Well, several of these titles were made before they changed their strategy and Visions of Mana’s studio was closed and they canned the original Switch version and they also cancelled all possible DLCs, so this one is already out of the new equation. Plus, some Switch exclusives were made with the Switch in mind, they had a deal with Nintendo for these games, they could be redeemed with their vouchers. As for Final Fantasy XVI, maybe they’ll consider doing a port. And for the Dragon Quest games, I get the impression that these games were targeting a younger demographic. Bravely Default could be ported, for sure. Not all Square Enix games make financial sense to port on every platform, but I understand the frustration.
Re: 'Imagine Being Such a Loser': We've Hit Rock Bottom with Website Dedicated to 'Failing' Games
@spcspc I remember the good old days when it didn't matter if you liked an obscure game and didn't like a super popular one. Nowadays, you can't say anything without people complaining and whining about it. I'm not going to say anything about the obsession with performance and framerates. Games are there to be enjoyed, period.
Re: Little Nightmares Explores PSVR2 Horror in New Game, Out Next Month
One more fine addition to my VR library!
Re: Pokémon Knock-Off Palworld Gets a Breath of the Wild-Inspired Copycat for PS5
Another lawsuit in 3, 2, 1...
Re: 'They're Not Going to Delay PS6': Hardware Leaker Says 2027 Still Likely After Xbox Helix Reveal
So next gen is going to be about consoles costing over 1000$ for just a slight upgrade? Cool! I’ll stay with my PS5 Pro for another 5 years then.
Re: Monster Hunter Stories 3 Is Just as Long as Previous Games, Despite Being Way More Cinematic
The irony is I bought MHS 2 before seeing this game announced before Christmas, cause I missed playing this game when I had my Switch. But the third game looked miles ahead of the second when I tried the demo. Can’t wait for release! March is a good month for games, lots of good titles coming soon!
Re: Sony Makes Shocking Decision to Shut Down Bluepoint Games
Holy Kentucky fried f**** chicken sh****!!!
Re: Here's Why Shawn Layden Thinks Sony 'Can't Get Away' with Making PS6 Digital Only
If they choose to go fully digital, they should rework the licensing system behind the PS store and implement some refund system to make things easier, a sort of mix between how Microsoft manage their own and Steam. And yeah, better customer support, obviously, especially outside of Japan.
I doubt they would go fully discless considering blu rays are still a thing, in spite of all the streaming services everywhere. They must also still makes money from manufacturing disc based games and movies.
Personally, whether the license is on a disc or on my account, I don’t mind. I buy games to play them. If the store closes one day, I’ll decide then what to do next. I’ve invested tons of money in the 3DS store only to not be able to get all the missing DLCs for my favourite games in a legit manner, I was disappointed, very much so… but I moved on.
I consider awful the idea of locking online backup for your saves behind a subscription, considering Microsoft do it for free, as long as you have a Microsoft account.
Re: Don't Expect Crimson Desert to Be Easy, PS5 Open Worlder Won't Have Difficulty Options at Launch
That’s okay. I miss these old mechanics where you can go anywhere and hit some random higher difficulty obstacles, it just push you in the right direction and tell you to level up a bit more before exploring further. It makes the game challenging but also fun.
Of course, some random amazing player will find a way to go right into the hellish corners and show your how easy it is to do that in a YouTube video.
Re: Opinion: The Euphoric Reaction to PS6's Rumoured Delay Really Confuses Me
I don’t want to pay 1200$ CAD or more for a console that might release in 2027, especially since accessories costs will also rise and they might also pull a ***** move like making you buy a proprietary/new generation SSD, rendering your current removable SSD in your PS5 useless, those will sell for another 1000$, so no thank you! It’s mostly ill advised in this economy.
Yeah, there’s exceptions, like the Switch 2, but people were willing to pay more cause they waited a long time to upgrade. It was a significant one, mind you. I don’t see any realistic reason, other than the skyrocketing prices that might affect sales and the will of the people to continues spending on next gen consoles. It’s okay to wait a little bit more. I’m not expecting greater performances, I’m expecting an affordable alternative to PC gaming and good games.
Aside from a few issues, I find the current performance okay across the board, they should just keep optimizing and pushing great games, that’s all we need!
Re: New PlayStation Patent Could Let You Put Controller Buttons Where You Want
It would make controllers expensive and touch controls are always flimsy on my iPhone, which has a high end touch screen anyway, so I can’t imagine it would be better on a controller. A touchscreen can struggle with pressure detection and it’s already flimsy on tablets with palm rejection tech. Nothing beats a controller with real, physical buttons on it.
Re: Has PlayStation Found Its Own Black Myth: Wukong? New PS5 Console Exclusive Is One to Watch
@Oram77 Right. It’s like they’re all trying to copy Ghost of Tsushima at its core, the setting is always similar and the whole game design resembles each other. It’s great for fans of this style but it’s starting to feel diluted somehow.
Re: Code Vein 2 (PS5) - Repetitive Vampiric Soulslike May Still Sate Your Bloodlust
Weirdly enough, I liked the first one and this one I already preordered cause I'm sure I'll like it too. Doesn't matter if it doesn't soar as high as Elden Ring. It's one of those unpopular games I end up liking for myself.
Re: Amid Many Delays and Cancellations, Beyond Good and Evil 2 Is Still Alive at Ubisoft
I’ll believe it when they actually announce a release date and immediately open the preorders. Otherwise, it’s still just a dream.
Re: Prince of Persia Remake and 5 Other Games Cancelled by Ubisoft
I don’t know what’s happening at Ubisoft but they’re worse than Google for cancelling so many projects left and right and not knowing where to focus their efforts. That’s a huge waste of money, resources and time right there! I’m not surprised at all.
Re: GTA 6 Dev Rockstar North Cordoned Off After Reported Explosion
In a documentary post-release: “One very impatient gamer caused the game to be delayed a further six months.” /S
Re: Amazon's PS5 MMORPG New World: Aeternum Delisted, Will Be Shut Down in 2027
It’s one of the reasons I avoid MMORPGs, if I get too attached to one, they will inevitably decide to shut down the whole thing a year later, sometimes even less. I’m still surprised to see very old ones like LOTR Online and Star Trek Online still supported, I played those years ago.
I was tempted by Final Fantasy XIV Online, to change from my usual single player games but I fear it might either close or be replaced by a new one.
Also, these types of games tend to be money pit, cause you pay for a subscription, some cosmetics, a few DLCs if they’re not included, maybe one full fledged expansion… it’s worse when they’re free-to-play, cause you face limits that incite you to buy something and when the game die, you can’t keep playing it solo, so you lost everything, like going to a casino basically. I might be harsh but I don’t really see the appeal of a MMORPG, we’re far from the golden days of World of Warcraft, where these games were a real novelty.
Single player games are a one and done deal, sometimes worth the full price and surely worth your money if you finish and had fun with them. I don’t mind good live service ones that allow you to optionally play coop or something like that, but also offer a solo experience.
Re: Survival Strategy Star Trek Voyager Targets PS5 Release Next Month
@CallMeDuraSouka True! I’m still waiting for that awesome RPG set in a somewhat open world of Star Trek. I feel like it’s doable but none are really taking the risk. Something similar to Mass Effect within the Star Trek universe could be awesome, with the right balance of action and science stuff.
Re: Code Violet (PS5) - Gooner Shooter Can't Get It Up
I didn’t avoid the Mindseye disaster, but glad I avoided this one. Fool me once, but not twice. At least, I’ve got Avowed to look forward to next month.
Re: Xbox Exclusive RPG Avowed Is Coming to PS5 in February with Major New Features
I called it in another comment on the upcoming Xbox showcase. Well, I was right… and I immediately preordered cause I loved The Outer Worlds, both 1 and 2. Now if Starfield comes over to PS5, the sci fi loving geek that I am will be very happy.
Re: Big Updates on Massive Xbox Games, Bound for PS5, Later This Month
Pretty sure they're gonna announce Starfield for PS5, it's in the pipeline already and a few more exclusives, maybe Avowed, all heading to PS5. I would be happy if they do.
Re: A Very Happy New Year to You
Merry New Year, my fellow gamers!
Re: Fantasy Life i's Success Keeps Soaring After Free PS5, PS4 Update This Xmas
Very fun game! I enjoy the occasional play. It’s my relaxing spot between two heavier games.
Re: PS6 Could Be Delayed Due to RAM Price Chaos
@AdamNovice Regarding handheld, I think there’s technical limitations and regulations that make putting “slim” ultra high capacity batteries difficult to achieve on the engineering side. They’re not always skimping on costs when it comes to battery life. They’re just harder to build and R&D isn’t cheap.
Re: PS6 Could Be Delayed Due to RAM Price Chaos
@ButterySmooth30FPS I was looking at gaming laptops, this would’ve been a good choice for me cause of space, I can’t put a desktop setup here, but yeah… several models of Asus ROG notebooks in Canada went from 2500$ to easily 4000$ for the same specs, with a newer graphics card and a newer version of the same CPU. The price increase is due to tariffs too, but it’s becoming insane. Like a throwback at early 2000s prices, my first family owned desktop computer costed 3500$ with a special discount from the government back then, but it included a screen and a keyboard/mouse. It’s quite the price jump. And now everything else, including consoles are jumping price points by leaps. It’s ridiculous!
Re: PS6 Could Be Delayed Due to RAM Price Chaos
It’s actually a good thing, cause nobody here would pay 2000$ for a console. At this price point, switching over to PC could be very enticing. Plus, the PS5 Pro just launched last year, so the PS5 has still a couple more years left of great potential.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
I understand the worries about AI replacing artists, but the way I understand it is that it can still be a useful tool that doesn’t replace artists but make them more efficient with things that matters.
Otherwise, what’s next? Asking programmers to manually write thousands, even billions of lines of code, by hand, instead of using an engine? Test this code manually instead of using a IDE? Game development would take 20 years instead of 5 considering the huge amount of resources they need today compared to the early days.
AI is like social media, it’s a tool, nothing more. People using it to replace human-made work are the problem, not the tool itself.
Re: Talking Point: With Expedition 33 Winning Best Indie Game, What Does 'Indie' Mean to You?
By nature, being independent means you aren’t subjected to the pressure and the obligations of a big corporation, cause you don’t really have a board and shareholders to answer to. You’re financially independent and have the freedom to build the games you really want to build. Sure, you get the financial meetings here and there but you’re driven by the creative people and not a board of directors, along with their shareholders.
I’ll also add that indie studios are often backed by voluntary financial support and investors from the outside, cause the competition is good for bigger studios.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev's Divinity: Original Sin 2 Out Now on PS5, Offers Free Upgrade
This gave me a good reason to add this game to my library, alongside Baldur’s Gate 3.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Cyberpunk 2077, 5 Years Later?
I was with Xbox One during the pandemic, I played the game at launch and didn’t have so many bugs except for a few weird ones, almost finished it back then. I played again on the series X, finished it, with Phantom Liberty and played once more on PS5, finished this year, 100%, every gigs, every car, etc. It’s one of my favourite masterpieces, with Elden Ring and a couple old classics from my childhood.
Re: Netflix Says Warner Bros Games Doesn't Hold 'Any Value' in $82 Billion Acquisition
There’s a chance they’ll cut the gaming studios and lay off everyone aside from a handful of developers and keeps the IPs to pump out more mobile games for their own service (there’s Netflix variants of mobile games). It’s sad but I do hope the deal won’t go through and the government will intervene to stop the birth of a giant monopoly.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2025 Live Now, Get Your Gaming Stats for the Year
49 games played in 2025, most played game is Elden Ring, role player gaming style, got 423 trophies, played 714 hours. Not bad!