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@MFTWrecks activates straight away...

@riceNpea Emlyn Hughes International Football brings back some memories..

Remember being able to change the pitch to the most horrendously eye burning colours..

Been digital since buying the steel book edition of MGS5: Phantom Pain in 2015 and have not looked back, to be honest.

My nostalgic yearning for physical stopped after my Megadrive/Saturn days (I still have those carts/discs).

it's never quite been the same for me since then, as I genuinely cannot think of a single title in the last 15+ years that I'd want to play 30 years down the line (although I would be 78 by then!).

Anyway, I'm off to shout at a cloud...

Gave it a try and very impressed with it overall, although fortunate to have a 1gb connection via Community Fibre, so not a massive surprise..

Still have to pinch myself how far things have come since playing a Binatone console back in the day (Old man gets misty eyed).

🤣😁

Was 12 when the original film came along and other than Robocop Vs Terminator, the majority of games have been awful, so very excited for this...

Great place, visited Tokyo, Nikko and Kyoto some ten years ago now and looking forward to returning again soon.

As someone who is from and has lived in London all his life, it's strange how similarly busy Tokyo is, yet so much more relaxed at the same time!

Recommend the Shinkansen at least once and some baseball at the Tokyo Dome too.

Although I've not done any of this since 2003 at EA's UK site, most of the compliance stuff tends to be console specific, including correct logos, language and god knows what else..

I remember there being a legal concern over whether a character could say eBay on one of the DefJam fighters, such are the hoops you have to jump through..

Has to be said though, failing like it has here is unusual, although I guess they don't have many QA certification people to do this, like they used to

As much can't comment on whether he is genuine in what he says, it's certainly stuff that doesn't affect gameplay..

Still on the fence to be honest.

All the videos I've watched have helped encourage my interest, but the question remains...

Do I wanna take a £57 non-refundable punt on a genre I've never been overly keen on and may still not get into?

Don't really care about the cost so much, as bought many a coffee coaster over the last 40+ years of gaming, but as purchase decisions go for me, this is a toughy.

If ya have bought it, I hope its as good as you hope so far..

I'm just gonna carry on sitting here and getting a few more splinters!

Remember playing the godawful 3d RoboCop 3 game back in the day on Atari ST, can't be as bad as that 😂...

Was hitting my teenage years when the original film came out in 87/88.. Remember being in awe of the trailers back then too.

So yeah a little excited

Tactically well played to be fair..

They will get their claws and influence in another large software company (another with problems)

Plus, they can basically create a mini version of GamePass on other ecosystems, if they so wish, just under a different moniker...

Be interesting to see how things change (or indeed not) going forward. Currently, Ubisoft+ doesn't/cannot stream on PS Plus, so as it stands it's a moot point, but an interesting development I guess.

Potatocam shares are gonna go through the roof..

Won't matter a jot, they will still make their money.. the bigger surprise would be if it actually flopped, but highly doubtful..

I mean, there are too many players who have never played it, only heard or watched it, so they are all-in already I would imagine, sold on the idea of playing a classic, which also it seems, includes it's "classic" state of visuals and control systems.

Does sum up the state of play for gaming at the moment and the relationship between companies and players. The levels of disdain each has for the other has rarely been higher.

Clearly not aimed at my age group (that's fine), but trailers like this, do make me feel old

Even with no footage, the gameplay loop sounds antiquated, while the concept itself is complete cobblers and I wouldn't be surprised to see this go free to play.

I'm 47, a Gen X'er, I first experienced Doom at my Uncles in '93, he is now in his 70's so Boomer shooter isn't that far fetched and he still plays now, I bought him Prodeus recently....

Besides all the term does is encompass a style of game, both visually and play wise, whilst also rolling well off the tongue.

I genuinely don't see the issue with it.. he doesn't either.. but hey maybe we're old.. 🤣

Anyway, looking forward to this.. hopefully it holds its promise

Gave this a quick go last nite and deleted after winning two games.

I wasn't expecting much but seen better ball physics on the C64..

Still, other than fifteen minutes of time, it hasn't cost anything I guess.

Have enjoyed the series so far, just hope EA don't interfere with Metalhead too much for this...

Also be interesting to see what they try and charge too....

The Roberto Martinez of the gaming world...

If it ain't "Alive" anymore then it qualifies to be a retro console..

Although retro to me is more my old MegaDrive from back when I was 15 in 1990 or the Atari 2600, C64 and BBC prior to that...

I genuinely feel that whatever was around when you were at a specific age also influences that opinion too, but maybe that's a personal thing..

There isn't really a right or wrong answer as ultimately, it's all subjective to the individual..

Very entertaining game all round.

Admittedly, growing up with a few similarly styled, albeit much smaller scale equivalents back in the C64 and Speccy days, I did wonder if this was just a "retro love-in" than a genuinely good game, but they have taken that "old" style and added modern gaming methods to create a genuinely enjoyable title, one that rewards improvement and progress.

Would I personally have it as game of the year? maybe not, with some of the technical feats also out there, but the amount of gatekeeping going on, is quite something..

This needs to be a vast improvement on their last one.. Rory McIlroy 'whatever it was'... Although trophy hunters loved that one too . Took a couple days to get the plat if it remember correctly and that was without really having to veer from the main gameplay too much

Hopefully, the shot options alone, will help it reach its potential, but look forward to a review.. come a long way since Birdie Barrage and Leaderboard that's for sure

@dark_knightmare2 - Don't be so presumptuous in assuming anything about me, other than what you read in my bio.. either that or the crystal ball you use, is on the blink...

I found the video, as funnily enough the YouTube algorithm knows that I have been searching for the game and watching videos, due to.... Guess what, my interest in the game and this came up, along with hundreds of other vids about it.

As for the site you mention, Ive never knowingly been to it, nor have knowledge of what it posts, so again, stop trying to mind read, you are doing a thoroughly bad job so far Mr Holmes.

Would Miss Marple want my internet history to prove it? Or she to busy assuming everything too...

I was merely adding meat to the comment by @Victor_Meldrew which was somewhat vague and so, as I had seen this vid some 24-36hrs ago, the reference was in my mind still.. nothing more..

I would also be happy to watch anything that counters the video and see it posted here too, as I am generally interested in the story, that is literally it..

But hey, rather than say, "Hey that's not right, here is said counter video to prove you wrong" to which I would say "thanks for that, I will watch it", the same tired old clichéd responses appear.. unfortunately, I don't have the ability to keep a finger glued to the pulse as you clearly do...

For that I'm sincerely sorry that I have other life stuff going on..

Will it affect ,whether I will purchase it.. unlikely

Am I not sure about the game itself on its own merits?
Yes I am

As I said, I have no vested interest. I couldn't give a rats a**e if someone wishes to play or not play the game on whatever basis, that is personal choice, nor do I have the energy to even attempt to dictate to people what they should or shouldn't do..

I treat people how I wish to be treated, no more no less, and I certainly don't feel the need to go around throwing horse**** at other commenters, because I disagree with them...

There is a video by a Youtuber called "Harenko", discussing what @Victor_Meldrew mentions.

I have no vested interest in the game personally, but i did stumble across this vid a couple of days ago, discussing some points about the devs alleged connections etc... So may be of interest to some or indeed not.

https://youtu.be/zs7QEo3LmVE

Apologies mods, if the link isnt allowed

Be interesting to see what they do.. but having seen 2K put a load of microtransaction rubbish into the Golf Club (PGA Tour 2K2?) which is a very good representation of golf, gameplay wise.. I don't hold much hope for what is usually an arcadey experience from EA..

However, Im happy to be proved wrong.. so we'll see I guess

@stvevan Go for it.. a little rough around the edges but for the price, there is plenty to crack on with... Played it co-op and was arguably better for it, so would recommend that way if you can.. not to say that singular play is bad.. it just adds naturally to the fun element.

"the tale of V and Johnny Silverhand really struck a chord with me"

That's the thing, for all its problems (and there many), I think the point of these sort of lists is missed. It's what resonated with them over the last year...

@MatthewJP @ILikeStake - I will have to check then as have several duplicates of cars... Thanks Matthew for correcting that..👍

@LordOfTurnips oh I wholeheartedly agree with your points.. was more just stating it was possible now to sell 👍

I've really enjoyed it and still love dipping in between other titles to race a few online etc..

Just a shame about some of the game mechanics they've thrusted into the title, which arguably wasn't needed

@LordOfTurnips - The last update let's you do that now. Although you cant sell multiples of the same model, i.e. if you have say 5 Go-Karts, it only allows you to sell one.

Believe it's locked behind finishing Menu 39, as it didn't appear for my cousin, until he finished on specific menu, which I believe is the aforementioned 39.

Looks fun and as a teenager in the early 90's this just plays into all of the memories from the films and media of that time..

Hopefully gameplay holds up, it will also be interesting to see how they market this, considering the age demographic it in theory is aiming for...

But anything with Chuck Norris and Danny Trejo will always have my attention from the start 😁

Don't really care for those using woke or SJW as an attack point, that's always been lazy and just nullifies discussion / opposite opinions, no matter how rancid or agreeable they are to an individual.

Just live life simply....

Treat others how you wish to be treated.
Don't s**t on your own doorstep
Don't act a c**t. ---- EASY!

Anyhoo on topic.. (and apologies mods)

Shame he put the team under the bus, but having that sort of influence in his role, a large part of the buck stops at him and to be honest he should have moved on by now anyway..

As for the game, I played it via PS5 and I genuinely enjoyed it for what it was, a pure action based zombie game.. and I'd thoroughly recommend it still, even with its noted issues.

@naruball That's a fair point... If I had taken that attitude, I would have missed out on a hell of a lot of quality software.. 👍

@naruball it was indeed, but are we not allowed to have higher expectations nearly two years into a new generation?

I don't think the issue is necessarily that it's 30fps, more that it's badly optimised and was canned on the last gen, to supposedly aide its development on current gen consoles..

I was looking forward to it, but hopefully a few patches help it run smoother eventually. whether 30 or 60fps, then I will grab it....

Thanks for the review..

Kinda been on the fence about this, despite the genuine interest, but am gonna wait and see if they sort the frame rate issues out before jumping on, if at all..

Nice,....

Although if it's the latter stages, then it's just eight teams as there are four groups in the league stage, with the top two going thru.

Surprised they went with ASOS.. whose reputation is less than glorious but hey.. business is business i guess.

Saying that, these are deffo not for me. At 47, I'd look a right plum in one of these..

Considering the amount of abuse they get, I don't have much issue with Devs calling out what is a strange take on development..

Can't say I'm surprised mind, Twitter and horrendous takes, go hand in hand like Tories and bad policies. 🤣

@stvevan. Thanks for that.. much appreciated

Be interesting if they incorporate mouse and.keyboard as is possible.. but either/or I am very pleased it's coming to PlayStation finally

To be honest, growing up playing C64 cassettes, any, couple of second improvement is pretty much negated for me.. the older version is fine for me at this time...

Been watching some streams and this looks superb.. can't wait to get my hands on this..

Keep like the originals with modern looks and I'm in.. otherwise not that interested .

Poor implementation didn't help.. needed to be woven into games in a better way.. but either way not gonna miss the one I have 😁

@zupertramp That's a completely fair point and I too, am one who has ponied up for a PS5, so completely get it, but that convenience of a console is still a big deal for me personally...

Maybe this is my "ok boomer" moment, as I've grown tired of expecting anything better from console gaming over the years, certainly compared to PC at least, while the cash grabs are nothing new, they just have a brighter light shone on them, due to more coverage and social media etc.. So I just get on and enjoy my hobby as best as I can...

Not an ideal thing to do, but this fight was lost a long time ago...

Personally not bothered about games going to PC, especially as I spend most of my day on my laptop for writing purposes. The last thing I want to do is game on it..

As much as I can understand some who have got bent out of shape about games going from one to another, I just like the idea that more people get to play good games, but maybe I'm an anomaly....

Pretty sure Guivarc'h won the Ligue 1 Golden Boot in both seasons prior to World Cup 98 as well as Ligue 1 with Auxerre, so would stand to reason that he was in the France squad.. I mean top scorer tends to help that..

Also explains his bad move to Newcastle.. post world cup pay-day..

Have two.. poor sods are struggling with their black coats though at the moment here in London...

Will be playing once the sun has decided to calm itself over the next day or so..

@Humaniac - Little House On The Prairie, was always on when a kid, never saw the appeal, although I do remember wanting the kid to fall over when running down the field in the end credits, when it was on the TV...😁

@Cikajovazmaj - I see where you are coming from, but generally the saturated state of game releases nowadays, tends to force companies to push the discounts earlier. Whether thats to keep relevance or garner more sales, ithat in itself is probably looked at on an individual basis..

Lets face it, in two/three weeks, a game will drop down the digital storefront and thus off a lot of peoples radar, as sadly the attention is usually moved to the next big thing, as thats how the industry likes it.

Deathloop got a lot of love compared to other games, with plenty of attention online, prior and after release, so it stands to reason that this is now cheaper to get a few more "through the door", as the hype has died down somewhat...

Something like Elden Ring, which looks to have a long term lifespan, doesnt need it, so i'd be exceptionally suprised to see that cheaper, barring hardcopies in shops, even at the end of the year.

Sony slightly curved.

Can't say I'm that bothered.. the link between games and TV, or visa versa has always been tenuous and usually crap.

The recent Halo series was awful and I don't hold much hope for these.. I mean what will they do with Gran Turismo, make some sort of Initial D / Pole Position (ask ya dad) hybrid...

The problem usually comes from trying to flesh out the storylines too.. some ideas may work, but most just struggle to wedge characters in, while I don't really want to watch a rerun of the story I just played... Seems like a waste personally.

So yeah, good luck to them, but I won't be holding my breath.