I’d like to go in with low expectations so I can’t be disappointed. I don’t really know what to expect, and I don’t want to get hyped until something is worth being hyped over. For now, I’ll just remain cautiously optimistic.

This might just be the boost I need to actually beat the first game. I’ve enjoyed it on Switch, but I’ve only done the first couple chapters of each character’s storyline. I bought Octopath 2 on sale not too long ago, but I don’t want to play and get used to the QOL improvements then go backwards. While I don’t expect those to be added to a PS4/PS5 port of the first game, I do expect the load times to be significantly better.

@StrickenBiged Apple already has a feature known as Legacy Contacts. In their words: “A Legacy Contact is someone you choose to have access to the data in your Apple account after your death.”

You can also designate more than one Legacy Contact.

I loved LN1 and bought LN2 as soon as it was available for PS5, but it's still on my backlog. 🙈 I'm planning to play LN2 this October. Needless to say, but I'm more than ok waiting for LN3 to be the best it can be.

“ PlayStation no longer seems interested in announcing projects years in advance…”

This is exactly right. I think they took the feedback and uproar over past delays the wrong way. It’s one thing to give release windows and consistently fail to meet them. It’s another to tease without providing a release timeline but at least give people something to be intrigued by.

It’s impossible to please everybody, but the art of teasing and building genuine hype seems to be mostly lost. The silence is deafening. But hey… I’m sure we’ll hear plenty about additional layoffs in the coming months. 🥺

After how long it’s been since the original released, I’m not expecting an upgrade path for owners of the PS4 version.

Until Dawn is one of my favorite horror games though, so I intend to pick this up.

If you want this version and can’t budget for it between now and “fall,” I’m not sure what to say…

If there’s something you’re more excited about (or on your backlog) this fall and you’ve already played the OG, go for the new thing. Otherwise, wait for a sale? 😅

I was all about this until I saw it was first-person and multiplayer. Also, having cosmetics in a first-person game that doesn’t really let you see them very much isn’t my favorite thing.

The concept of story-focused episodes dropping over time for players to watch seems nice, though not enough to warrant playing a game that just isn’t for me. It’s a shame, because I’m intrigued by the characters.

I hope this does well though, because I’d certainly like to see some spinoff single player titles or a third-person mode.

The new cosmetics look nice, but others were preorder bonuses so aren’t new to early adopters. I get that overall sales far exceed pre-orders, but this feels a bit lackluster for how long it’s been since release on most platforms.

The ability to reset talent points is nice, considering you can’t unlock every ability in a playthrough. Also, everyone deserves to experience the Haunted Hogsmeade quest and the function it unlocks.

I’d have loved to see some form of New Game+, but obviously it’d need to be balanced for the gameplay progression. If there was going to be more to the update, State of Play would have been the time to make that announcement.

@UltimateOtaku91 Yes, you can do all sorts of things with them. On PlayStation, they sync to the PS App and can also be saved in other ways, then uploaded wherever or shared with friends.

Photo modes are fun, but they’re also a way for devs to engage with their communities and involve players in marketing their favorite games. Some devs (e.g. Naughty Dog) even hold regular photo mode contests for the best shots on their social media profiles.

I went in with low expectations and they were met. Not too keen on anything that was announced, but I can see the appeal. I’m eager to see if the Until Dawn remaster includes any new features or content. Overall, this was just ok for me.

This saga is great for publicity. It keeps many people talking about Naughty Dog and curious about what’s next without them having to say anything specific.

Misquoted or not, it’s an opportunity for Naughty Dog to share something substantial during the State of Play for potentially massive payoff.

If they share nothing, well… This will all just be a minor blip in the gaming news cycle.

I’m not getting my hopes up because of how notoriously secretive they are, but they know what they need to do. 👀

@Matej “She has no chance” why? Because you said so?

I would understand feeling this way AFTER the season has aired and you’ve given it a shot, yet here you are not even willing to consider the possibilities.

Disappointing, to say the least.

@Frmknst It’s so obvious, yet it seems to bear repeating.

You denounced the opinion of someone who felt S1 was incredible and vaguely suggested they “watch some really good shows someday,” yet neglected to offer any suggestions. To what end?

Enjoyment is entirely subjective. You can comment on your own without feeling the need to pull others down.

The skeptics are out in droves. Watch it, or don’t. There will be those who love it, those who hate it, and those who are indifferent. Either way, it’s not out yet so speculate away, but don’t convince yourself your speculations are fact or that they’re in any way representative of the full body of work S2 will represent when all is said and done.

And remember, “comparison is the thief of joy.” ✌🏼

The Portal is a great proof of concept that Sony needs to consider truly re-entering the handheld market. The Vita, in particular, was ahead of its time.

This guide is fairly incomplete, especially for the NG+ outfits. Some are present here, but many are missing. I hope there are plans to ensure it's accurate at some point, considering acquiring all of them requires multiple playthroughs (and more if you miss them in previous ones).

DO IT! I’m all about them taking advantage of this situation to do something funny. 🙌🏼

@Ralizah I have no problems with people being upset. What I do find unethical is rampant review bombing over a single point of contention that doesn’t represent the whole of the experience, not to mention one that was communicated prior to launch.

I respect the petition approach players took with Stellar Blade significantly more than the approach being taken with Helldivers 2.

Real people are involved in developing these games. To take the approach with the least tact and nuance about something that was communicated prior to the game’s release feels misguided.

I’m definitely looking forward to an even more stellar second playthrough once I finish the first. 🙌🏼

The competition is real right now. Some well-timed sales in the future may help it reach more players. The industry is at a major crossroads right now, one with major volatility issues.

Semantics matter, so this is a welcome change! Seems like waiting to go too far beyond the opening of the game is paying off for me.

I'm listening... Eager to see how this one shapes up, though I have to choose open-world games wisely. They can be daunting when done wrong OR they can be incredibly fun to explore when done right. 🤞🏼

This team has so much passion for what they've created. FFXVI may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I enjoyed it thoroughly and can't wait to see it take its rightful place in the Final Fantasy legacy in due time.

Yes. I'm ready for that Game, Set, and Match!

I fully support this level of geekery. 🤓

Looking forward to enjoying so many QOL updates in Final Fantasy Mode! The ability to warp to quest givers upon completion is second only to being able to pet Torgal more frequently.

@NoHope I don't have to, but I'd like to. It's one thing to not vibe with the demo. It's another to liken it to a mobile game. I've never seen a mobile game match the scale, graphics, or mechanics of what was demonstrated in the Stellar Blade demo.

I've not played the demo myself, but you're the only person I've seen characterize it this way. Which elements reminded you of a mobile game?

@NoHope The demo felt like a mobile game? Really? I’m trying to follow but can’t say I do…

I love this, especially since I can access it even when I'm not in the middle of playing something.

As others have alluded to, I wish more devs would incorporate the ATL (Active Time Lore) system included in Final Fantasy XVI.

Game. Set. Match. This is looking solid so far!

10 YEARS! That's some Grade-A dedication. 🙌🏼 I'm fascinated by and in awe of the approach, but I'm not sure I'll end up buying or playing it myself. I'm leaning toward seeking out a Let's Play.

Just a handful of days after my birthday. Looks like I'll be celebrating in Valisthea! 🥳

@NoHope Please put me out of my misery! Lmao. I’m in the same boat.

I have a bit of backlog paralysis, but I’m trying to get through those games before I jump into anything new. Thankfully, that usually means being able to take advantage of sales on newer titles.

@NoHope The article has been updated and comments have been posted by Push Square staff clarifying that reviewers were provided with a list and cost breakdown, but told they would not be available for purchase until launch.

Unfortunately, a lot of the commentary and sentiment in the comments before that was corrected is too late to reign in. 😅

I understand the contention around microtransactions and, despite the “just don’t buy them argument” being fair, it’s also fair to levy feedback about the many ways microtransactions have become rampant industry-wide.

This isn’t solely criticism aimed at DD2. Rather, it’s a symptom of a larger issue. DD2 is just the latest to be caught in the crosshairs.

Gaming, like any other form of entertainment, is an industry. Businesses need to turn a profit. However, how they go about doing so when gaming is a form of active (vs passive) media means they’re going to get more impassioned reactions when anything they do interferes with the reason many of us play in the first place: to have fun.

There’s a balance, and the industry seems off-balance in many ways as of late.

I’ve been waiting to start my New Game+ playthrough (aka. Final Fantasy Mode). Seems like doing so is going to pay off a bit with these QOL improvements. 🙌🏼

Curious to see what direction this film goes in. There better be plumbobs and simlish. 🙊

I’m still super early on in my playthrough, but it’s nice to see the updates rolling out steadily.

I’m actually quite pleased with the roster overall, but DLC serving up additional players would certainly be a nice surprise in the future.

Hmmm. I’m in the US, but it doesn’t seem to make much sense why the Explore page would be US Only… ESPECIALLY after this many years. 🤔

Please please please let this be great! 🙏🏼

I’m seated for a gameplay-focused trailer, but this cinematic trailer left me full of intrigue.

I feel like, despite it being reiterated in the article, a lot of comments are misreading “we do not plan to release any new major existing franchise titles” as “we do not plan to release any first-party titles.” Comprehension and distinction are important.

While this is concerning, the prevalence of similar headlines across media formats almost ensures there will be lawsuits and regulations eventually put in place to protect digital purchases. I just hope that occurs sooner rather than later.

I’m curious to see who these additional options end up being. 👀

Nonetheless, I fully intend to experience every option.

This better not be a prank, Han. If it is, someone’s going to have to understand the palm of Emily’s hand. Boom. Butterfly Effect. 🦋

@KundaliniRising333 Oh, I totally understand your disappointment and the trend is rife in film, tv, gaming, and even books. It also tends to be cyclical and this isn’t the first or last time we’ll see this type of output. It’s not always a bad thing but I can see how it gets tiring. However, we will still see our fair share of original ideas in the coming years. Some expected. Some unexpected.

As for this PS5 “remaster,” it was only a matter of time and I’ve been waiting for it despite having played the PS4 original multiple times in its PS4 and PS5-compatible iterations. TLOU is my go-to series for replayability at this point so that’s my bias.

I’m grateful for a native PS5 experience, but I will likewise be disappointed if this is all we hear from ND this year aside from additional news about TLOU S2 on HBO.

@KundaliniRising333 They have no obligation to continue serving you, me, or anyone else with “original ideas.” They either will or they won’t. If they do, it’ll be on their own terms/timeline.

If that upsets or annoys you, you’re entitled to feel that way. It still doesn’t make them any more obligated. Sorry.

What I think people fail to acknowledge with the whole “the game is already like a movie” discourse is WE are gamers and the industry is growing, but there’s a larger audience out there who has absolutely no interest in active media and prefers their stories to be served in the form of passive media.

The same was said about The Last of Us on HBO, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being able to discuss it with family and coworkers who will never play the games.

“ Take the alien exoticism away and you’ve got…”

I really don’t like when reviewers make their point by suggesting a selling point or main characteristic be ignored.

I didn’t expect this game to be a universal smash, but I’m glad there seem to be enough good things to say.

@Mauzuri Your lack of confidence in them doesn't prove anything. Your negativity, doubt, and skepticism aren't a source. You'll find out the same as the rest of us if any new IPs are coming from their studio, but just because something hasn't been announced doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Buy this remaster or don't. It's not that big a deal.