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Nice to see Keisuke Honda making an appearance, but will probably steer clear. Looks like a managerial version of Ultimate Team or the other one on the new PES.

Have hole-heartedly dug watching this ground-breaking game on YouTube, but I've heard you have to dig-deep for the platinum.

Gets coat

@omadeli 100% on selling parts! We can but dream 😁

Consistently have anywhere between 20-40 million credits nowadays and 400+ cars, so not so bothered about a new player getting a little nudge in the right direction, especially amounts that can be earned with an hour's play.

@darylb24 - Sorry you have had to experience that in the first instance.

I guess my take, albeit poorly worded in truth, is as you said, the narrative of "everything is bad now" just isn't the case imo.

@TruestoryYep - I didn't suggest that it doesnt happen, all I pointed to was the generalisation of the "what London has become" in that particular comment..

The only thing that has changed about this whole subject matter, is the coverage, as it's a great political football to kick around for a multitude of reasons, but the idea that it's "broken" and "unsafe" is simply untrue based on living in and around the supposed no-go areas of town as I have done.

Maybe, I've been lucky, who knows, that's quite possible, but from my time here, I don't see it as any worse than anywhere else

@Jammer Weird that, I've lived South London all my life and never felt unsafe in the 50 years I've been alive.

On buying the original release, if you told now 50 year old me, that this would be on my Playstation, I'd have laughed at you!

However, with the changes in the industry over the last few years alone, it doesn't surprise me as much as it should and it will be interesting to see what happens across the industry in the next 5-10 years😁

Pricing will be key without multiplayer, but will happily pick up in a sale at some point..

Played the demo and ended up buying it.. Definitely has that "one more go" feel and the progression is good..

Visually fine, if unspectacular, but has gameplay in spades.

Played it back on release and again a couple of years ago, when dusting off the old Xbox.

Has held up well in fairness, so I would be interested to see what they do here, although my backlog is such, that I don't know when I'd play it again.

Loved this on the Dreamcast, be keeping an eye on this new version

It looks like an interesting concept, although it reminds me of something else. I may wait for a sale, though.

On a sidenote: Review scores are just a guideline now.

Back when I only had gaming mags such as Zzap 64, Mean Machine and CVG to read, they held more sway, but nowadays, the sheer weight of content available makes the score a moot point IMO.

Still value the editorial, as it usually mentions a few key concerns, which I can then witness in a video of gameplay.

Not a massive fan of the franchise, but the breadth of its reach is quite something.

Even in my field (Gambling Industry), the number of Bookmakers/Sportsbooks around the world that have offered odds on a variety of markets regarding the game, including its release and even potential characters or famous people appearing in the game, is something I had not witnessed in my previous 15 years of experience.

@Jrs1 - We can dream!

Still have the original on the Saturn..

Brilliant game for its time and really interested to see how they treat it with a new lick of paint etc.

I use AI at work, but the idea of just syphoning someone's likeness for profit is insane to me. And I say that as someone who works in the gambling industry, well-known for its ethical behaviour!!!!

Plus, it just stinks of laziness. Maybe I'm alone, but if a company feels it's okay to cut corners and advertise this way, I do question what else they have saved time on in terms of their product.

As a sarf Londoner myself, am gonna keep my mincers on this one..

I imagine it will be a Tower Defence game, which is fine, although it will need to improve a lot from the 2009/10 original for 20 quid, especially with recent years giving us some decent IP in this genre.

Strange considering the basis of the story and the fact that other games and media has used references to Adolf in the past, including Wolfenstein more recently..

Be interested to hear their reasoning as to why and hope it's just more a personal design choice than a preemptive effort to avoid potential criticism somehow

Hexic remastered 🤣

As someone born in '75, love the musical references and the old 80's voice over track. Not my usual genre but certainly keeping an eye on this from a nostalgia point.

Hopeful there is a standalone story within, rather than just more stuff added.

If so, I will be happy to jump in..

Looking forward to Samurai Showdown with Ronnie O'Sullivan in it.

Really enjoying this so far, I like how they introduce the new mechanics through gameplay, rather than "here ya go" get on with it and the extra tactical layer it introduces with it.

The ability to customize gameplay settings and speed is a nice addition, with 120% well recommended, but I'm having as much fun as I did with the original back in 1993, so I cannot complain.

Small Note: The enemies inability to blow up red barrels is the QoL change I didn't realise I needed

@Quintumply -A minor suggestion/request.

Would it be possible to add a straightforward list at the end of this article?

I appreciate (as I hope others do) the detailed sections, but it would be cool to have an 'at a glance' list too.

Either way, thanks, these pieces are already helpful. 👍

I paid £69.99 for Virtua Racing on the Megadrive with the SVP chip years ago, but the big difference nowadays is the sheer wealth of titles begging for our attention. Its so much easier to wait for heavy discounts or buy an indie at a reasonable price, as most of our backlogs are rediculous in the first place.

Another +1 on Robocop but can't complain as enjoyed getting the platinum.

Top tip: Ed209 is thick as anything, use it to your advantage 🤣

More faux pearl clutching for likes, clout and revenue.

So pleased that i'm nearly 50 and can look at bo**ocksl like this, shrug my shoulders and go back to what I'm doing.

People waging imaginary wars, I honestly wish I had that much spare time and imagination.

Very much looking forward to how this plays out and great to have a home setting for a change.

Nothing says England, like a cricket bat to the head

Has elements of Alien 3, Robocop v Terminator and Contra. I'm definitely up for this...

The concept is sound, but I have no intention of paying for an algorithm to pick my next game.

Don't get me wrong, if they can make it work and make money, then good luck to them, but I would rather go by word of mouth or watch gameplay, or as @jonnyAces said above, just looking for myself and do my own digging.

Back on with four others in London,UK

Online play too.

Enjoyed the Dreamcast version back in the day, so looking forward to this. Hopefully it keeps the faithful gameplay with some modern tweaks.

@LordFunkalot - Yeah Shenmue hasn't quite aged as gracefully as I hoped. Am lucky to have the original on Dreamcast, but i did double-dip for the recent re-releases, more so to save on loading times alone!

@LordFunkalot - Noticed that as well. Probably didn't want all the happy, friendly and impartial comments that those stories would clearly receive.

As for Sega, nice to see them doing even a small thing for fans. But can we have an AM2 Collection please!!!

Pretty please Sega!

The first trailer I've seen in a while that has me genuinely excited for a release.

Looking forward to seeing more of this in the future!

I remember paying £70 for Virtual Racing and £65 for Super Streetfighter II on the Megadrive and even £70 for an Import version of SF Zero 2 on the Saturn back in the day, but in the current age of sales and discounts, let alone CEX, I can probably wait, but then I'm not a huge GTA player by any stretch either.

Ultimately, it will probably sell well even at this ridiculous price, with the issue being others trying to justify rises for their own software, which will have less content and engage players less.

The gaming industry loves a slippery slope and I can only see this going one way if they try it and get away with it.

Had these and the Virtua Cop games on Sega systems. The nostalgia would be great but pretty sure without the gun controllers it will wear thin pretty quickly, so I think I'll continue to dust off my consoles and play the OGs

As said elsewhere VR would be amazing though

Scream censorship at favourite game but also knows the internet is awash with Rule34 content and beyond.

I mean, if you want a Barclays, just use Google, you'll be here today, Goon tomorrow

Amazes me this sort of stuff.

With a full time job and life to live outside of work, I find it difficult enough to play games, let alone have the time for this cobblers...

Currently in Sweden for work so will watch the highlights when back in blighty.

Up there with Slay The Spire for me.

I've had it since the console release in February and still find it both entertaining and challenging. that "one more go" factor is lethal for my sleep pattern though!

I don't see it winning overall, as the general nature of the Game Awards loves big showy games, but good luck to LocalThunk on a job well done.

@AfroMario Same 👍👌

@LogicStrikesAgain I probably should have phrased that a little better. I was in a rush while typing!

I was referring (badly) to the shortening length of the console generations and how that makes buying a console a little more considered now that we have mid-gen refreshes.

I happily bought new consoles in the release window knowing they would lead the way for 6-7 years plus, but that has unsurprisingly changed now and that's where the pricing stings personally, but as I said, that's the "old habits" kicking in.

I'm not going to lie, when I check out my friend's Pro, if it is THAT good, then I will be entertaining a purchase, but that nagging timescale of the PS6 future release will be a counterpoint in the back of my mind.

That being said, regardless of whether I do or don't, I hope those that do pick it up, enjoy it immensely.

I may upgrade once I see "live" demonstrations of it, but coming from an age where I paid £399.99 (equivalent to £971 in 2023) for my SEGA Saturn on release, it's difficult to justify a mid-gen refresh despite being in a fortunate position to grab one if I want to, but that is on me and my "old habits",

Blimey! Ikari Warriors is a blast from the past..

Was 11 when that released. 🤣

"Plantar fasciitis" special edition skin incoming...

Have not touched print media for years, but back in the day, Zzap 64, Mean Machines, C&VG and the odd import copy of EGM were stalwarts I used to live by for my gaming news.

Always remember looking at the NeoGeo ads when a kid and dreaming

It's a shame, but an inevitable outcome with everything so digital now.

Things have come a long way since Maria's Christmas Box on the ZX Spectrum...

Looks great and I like the timeline shift which should keep things interesting and fresh (hopefully)

I see the bandwagon has started already as she doesn't have a pen*s, it must be difficult for the younger generation to breathe, with so many non-concerns to worry about.