Story time: it's 1997 and I had just gotten my PS1 for Christmas. I was visiting a friend in a VERY small town, which had a video game store roughly the size of my bedroom. Not only was it in a small town, the store was even hidden in that town. We went there with all of our pocket money. I had no idea about new games, how they reviewed etc. And then I browsed the games and had a copy of Broken Sword in my hand. The case was beat up, the manual was torn and the disc looked like someone used it as a coaster. Then I took a look at the back of the box and remember being amazed by the graphics. But I had no idea about the game whatsoever, didn't even know the genre. But the graphics alone made me pick it up with all the money I had left.
We went home, popped it in and then I saw the cursor. I had no idea how to control George Stobbart and when I found out it was point and click and you couldn't shoot anyone, I was seriously disappointed. I just dumped all my money, so I tried to make it worth it. I read the manual and solved my first puzzles.
The rest is history. 27 years later, Broken Sword is still my favorite game series.Needless to say, I'll be all over this.
As silent as Sony has become. I'll take it over what the Xbox division does any day of the week. It's insane how much they have muddied the waters over the last couple of years. I thought Sony was bad at times, but Xbox easily takes the cake.
@DazzaUK1985 I was literally 5 minutes late for Kickstarter. Had it bookmarked for quite a while and got the notification e-mail that support options would be running out "today". Silly me assumed this meant until midnight. Nope. So no physical copy for me.
Unfortunately, I am totally immune to both jumpscares as well as psychological horror. I recognize the eerie atmosphere, but I am not feeling it if that makes sense. Now, VR is another thing entirely luckily, lol. However, P.T. was the only non VR game that truly gave me chills.
I won't ever use it, but I needed to have it, just to have it sit next to the Astro Bot Nendoroid figure and plush . Also finally bought a FF Pixel Remaster physical copy today. Wallet's tapping out.
@DTfearTheBEARD most likely, I'll never use it as I'm using the Edge as well. But I'm a huge Astro Bot fan and I need it as a shelf piece next to my Nendoroid figure for no effing reason 😂
@naruball @mrbone I'll add Kayak Mirage for your parents, Puzzling Places is a great suggestion. That said, it is difficult to recommend anything as it is also very dependent on how much your parents react to motion sickness. Puzzling places should not pose any threat here, but anything that involves movement can potentially cause it.
One major tip I can give you is: If you're feeling a little dizzy (meaning in the head), closing your eyes and standing still for a few seconds can already help, take it step by step then. In case you're feeling funny or sick to your stomach, stop IMMEDIATELY. The latter is a clear sign to take a long break from it as you can't overcome it, contrary to the first example. I've seen more than three people trying to push through and they all ended up in the bathroom, lol.
@GeeEssEff I suggest lens inserts or contacts. I've been using lens inserts from VR Optician and couldn't be happier. They snap onto the headset lenses and you won't need your glasses. There are solid ones from several overseas manufacturers as well for cheaper. If you have no issues wearing contacts though, I still think this is the best solution. Unfortunately, I can't use contacts any more, used to with the first PSVR.
@OneWingedFantasy While I am a staunch defender of "only pay what you're personally willing to pay" and that launch price is a hefty sum for most, some people have seriously crazy expectations, lol. I can't even count the times I've read "This should be 200 at most". Sure, Jan.
Price aside, what always surprises me the most is how unaffected people seem to be by the "VR factor" alone. Personally, I can't stress enough how much more fun I usually have due to it alone. I have to admit I had put it aside for a while, but recently I've played Hubris and Synapse back to back and currently I am dabbling in Galaxy Kart and started Madison. Not ashamed to admit that I had way more fun playing them than some critically acclaimed AAA games. That magic every single time when you put the headset on is simply unmatched for me. And while I agree that VR needs to make use of bigger IP more to draw more people in, at the same time, I'm baffled that a lot of people are so unenthusiastic referring to the overall experience. Sometimes, it seems like people do not even want to give the games any chance at all, there's so much good stuff out there. Although I'm spending significantly more time playing flat, not once have I regretted paying full price at launch.
@Americansamurai1 It's because you can't just port them like that due to the entirely different tracking systems. They'd have to manually do that all over again, which probably costs way too much. Bummer though, would have loved to replay some of them.
@pip_muzz Phil admitting to doing it themselves was a little too detached from the slimey phrase, so I don't know how it can be seen in context. He was definitely referring to Sony with it. But it's wild to see all the tweets Shawn liked. And he hasn't stopped since. Apparently, they gave instructions to the crowd (which was very cringe btw) when to cheer, which a user has shown in a video clip, saying how fake it was etc. and Shawn liked that tweet as well. Man's out to fight, lol.
Edit: He has hidden his likes now
5 minutes of Sly made me fire up my PS3 to play the HD collection. Not that I expected this version to be superior, but maybe close enough? Nope, that did not happen. Glad it's on PS5 no matter what.
Right after the showcase, I was thinking: What if they were going all out with that showcase in order to dampen the blow for upcoming statements? Well, that came quickly, didn't it, lol. Jokes aside, the writing has been on the wall for a while now. I liked how he said something like "we don't do slimy platform things". Yeah right. That's easy to say when you have no other choice, because you effed up for so long and brought yourself in that position.
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Re: Your Astro's Playroom Progress Will Transfer to Astro Bot on PS5
@Stevemalkpus Still says 0.1 for me for the final trophy.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Astro Bot Special
@hugoadan Considering I've played them all and love them to bits, 7 is utterly embarrassing.
Re: Your Astro's Playroom Progress Will Transfer to Astro Bot on PS5
Proud to be in the club of 0.1 percenters. I love anything Astro Bot.
Re: Failing Manufacturers Are Pushing the Narrative That Consoles Are Dying, Says Ex-Xbox Exec
@playstation1995 You didn't read anything of the above, did you?
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Was Allegedly Being Talked About Openly at Gamescom
@InsertUsername OK. That's an entirely different point though.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Was Allegedly Being Talked About Openly at Gamescom
@Frmknst You're the embodiment of Grumpy Cat on this site.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Concord?
I didn't dislike the beta. But I got my fill from it already.
Re: Preview: Broken Sword Is Back in the Most Passionate Remaster Possible
@dark_knightmare2 you're very welcome! What can I say, I love me some gaming memories and nostalgia.
Re: Preview: Broken Sword Is Back in the Most Passionate Remaster Possible
Story time: it's 1997 and I had just gotten my PS1 for Christmas. I was visiting a friend in a VERY small town, which had a video game store roughly the size of my bedroom. Not only was it in a small town, the store was even hidden in that town. We went there with all of our pocket money. I had no idea about new games, how they reviewed etc. And then I browsed the games and had a copy of Broken Sword in my hand. The case was beat up, the manual was torn and the disc looked like someone used it as a coaster. Then I took a look at the back of the box and remember being amazed by the graphics. But I had no idea about the game whatsoever, didn't even know the genre. But the graphics alone made me pick it up with all the money I had left.
We went home, popped it in and then I saw the cursor. I had no idea how to control George Stobbart and when I found out it was point and click and you couldn't shoot anyone, I was seriously disappointed. I just dumped all my money, so I tried to make it worth it. I read the manual and solved my first puzzles.
The rest is history. 27 years later, Broken Sword is still my favorite game series.Needless to say, I'll be all over this.
Re: Xbox Renegotiated Indiana Jones Deal to Exclude PS5, Then Ported It Anyway
As silent as Sony has become. I'll take it over what the Xbox division does any day of the week. It's insane how much they have muddied the waters over the last couple of years. I thought Sony was bad at times, but Xbox easily takes the cake.
Re: Stone-Cold Classic Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars' PS5 Remaster Releases in September
@DazzaUK1985 I was literally 5 minutes late for Kickstarter. Had it bookmarked for quite a while and got the notification e-mail that support options would be running out "today". Silly me assumed this meant until midnight. Nope. So no physical copy for me.
Re: 10 Years Ago, Hideo Kojima's P.T. Scared the Hell Out of Us on PS4
Unfortunately, I am totally immune to both jumpscares as well as psychological horror. I recognize the eerie atmosphere, but I am not feeling it if that makes sense. Now, VR is another thing entirely luckily, lol. However, P.T. was the only non VR game that truly gave me chills.
Re: PS Portal Is By Far the UK's Most Popular Gaming Accessory Right Now
@Mikey856 I know. It was a dig at people asking those questions before it launched.
Re: PS Portal Is By Far the UK's Most Popular Gaming Accessory Right Now
"WhO iS tHiS for?!"
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 541
Madison VR (PSVR2)
Re: Poll: Have You Pre-Ordered an Astro Bot PS5 DualSense Controller?
@J-Dubs Yeah, I've seen that. Should have kept it sealed, haha.
Re: Poll: Have You Pre-Ordered an Astro Bot PS5 DualSense Controller?
I won't ever use it, but I needed to have it, just to have it sit next to the Astro Bot Nendoroid figure and plush . Also finally bought a FF Pixel Remaster physical copy today. Wallet's tapping out.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 DualSense Controller Pre-Orders Are Now Live
@DTfearTheBEARD most likely, I'll never use it as I'm using the Edge as well. But I'm a huge Astro Bot fan and I need it as a shelf piece next to my Nendoroid figure for no effing reason 😂
Re: Astro Bot PS5 DualSense Controller Pre-Orders Are Now Live
@DTfearTheBEARD I'm somewhat "glad" I was late, because I'm in the same situation. I'd never use it and feel guilty for it, lol.
Edit: Nevermind, Amazon restocked them. Couldn't help myself.
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Collection Getting Physical Anniversary Reprint on PS4
@Czar_Khastik It was ten for me, so I'd expect him to deliver it half way at least. Or he'll leave out the fanfare.
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Collection Getting Physical Anniversary Reprint on PS4
F yes! Thanks for reporting about this, @Khayl. I secured my copy, didn't get one the first time around. I wonder how many they will reprint.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Finally the Right Time to Buy PSVR2?
@Northern_munkey He felt happy once and thought it was awful.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Finally the Right Time to Buy PSVR2?
@Max_the_German No, it's just my uncle saying that. No one else.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Finally the Right Time to Buy PSVR2?
@Moonmonkey Apparently, there are two games in development at PS studios. We just have no idea what they are.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Controller Announced, Pre-Orders Start 9th August
Will I use it? No, using the Edge.
Will I buy it anyway? Yes.
Re: Deals: PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
@PsBoxSwitchOwner Should have read my post in its entirety as I was addressing that point.
Re: Astro Bot Continues Its Quest for PS5 Game of the Year with Sublime Gameplay Demo
The wait for this is f***** brutal man.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 539
Singularity on PS3 and Madison in PSVR2
Re: Sony's Going to Make Damn Sure You Pay Attention to Astro Bot on PS5
GOTY for me. I am already sensing it.
Re: Deals: PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
@madmaxrules Apparently, there are currently 2 games in development at PS Studios. Which is 2 more than I would've thought.
Re: Deals: PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
@naruball @mrbone I'll add Kayak Mirage for your parents, Puzzling Places is a great suggestion. That said, it is difficult to recommend anything as it is also very dependent on how much your parents react to motion sickness. Puzzling places should not pose any threat here, but anything that involves movement can potentially cause it.
One major tip I can give you is: If you're feeling a little dizzy (meaning in the head), closing your eyes and standing still for a few seconds can already help, take it step by step then. In case you're feeling funny or sick to your stomach, stop IMMEDIATELY. The latter is a clear sign to take a long break from it as you can't overcome it, contrary to the first example. I've seen more than three people trying to push through and they all ended up in the bathroom, lol.
Re: Deals: PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
@GeeEssEff I suggest lens inserts or contacts. I've been using lens inserts from VR Optician and couldn't be happier. They snap onto the headset lenses and you won't need your glasses. There are solid ones from several overseas manufacturers as well for cheaper. If you have no issues wearing contacts though, I still think this is the best solution. Unfortunately, I can't use contacts any more, used to with the first PSVR.
Re: Deals: PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
@OneWingedFantasy While I am a staunch defender of "only pay what you're personally willing to pay" and that launch price is a hefty sum for most, some people have seriously crazy expectations, lol. I can't even count the times I've read "This should be 200 at most". Sure, Jan.
Re: Deals: PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
Price aside, what always surprises me the most is how unaffected people seem to be by the "VR factor" alone. Personally, I can't stress enough how much more fun I usually have due to it alone. I have to admit I had put it aside for a while, but recently I've played Hubris and Synapse back to back and currently I am dabbling in Galaxy Kart and started Madison. Not ashamed to admit that I had way more fun playing them than some critically acclaimed AAA games. That magic every single time when you put the headset on is simply unmatched for me. And while I agree that VR needs to make use of bigger IP more to draw more people in, at the same time, I'm baffled that a lot of people are so unenthusiastic referring to the overall experience. Sometimes, it seems like people do not even want to give the games any chance at all, there's so much good stuff out there. Although I'm spending significantly more time playing flat, not once have I regretted paying full price at launch.
Re: Random: Streamer One-Shots Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's Final, Hardest Boss
@TheArt Leveling up won't do much in the DLC, at least the common way. Find Scadutree fragments instead.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 23
@ShogunRok Bro knows his stuff. Good lad.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 23
@kyleforrester87 Just thought it was funny that he had a perfect score every single time, lol.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 23
Now a certain someone can't lie about his perfect scores anymore. Word up son.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 537
Little bit of Concord and Sly Cooper.
Re: Concord Beta: How to Access, Start Times, and What You Can Play
@Hi569 Yes, they can. But they can't do the early pre-load. It's live now.
Re: Concord Beta: How to Access, Start Times, and What You Can Play
@Frmknst I suggest reading properly.
Re: PS Stars Finally Coming Back Online in North and South America
@CrispyMango92 My points for the Elden Ring DLC have been added, which was purchased during the downtime
Re: Video Game Leaking Culture Has Hit an Embarrassing New Low
The internet was a mistake.
Re: PS5's Astro Bot Doesn't Support PSVR2 Because It Was Never Designed to Do So
@Americansamurai1 It's because you can't just port them like that due to the entirely different tracking systems. They'd have to manually do that all over again, which probably costs way too much. Bummer though, would have loved to replay some of them.
Re: PS5's Astro Bot Doesn't Support PSVR2 Because It Was Never Designed to Do So
There goes all the hope for more first party VR content. Maybe a VR hybrid from Firesprite? Highly doubt it though.
Re: Preview: Astro Bot on PS5 Could Be the Best 3D Platformer This Side of Nintendo
@jamison1993 Sackboy is criminally underrated imo.
Re: Preview: Astro Bot on PS5 Could Be the Best 3D Platformer This Side of Nintendo
This will be my GOTY, I can already sense it.
Re: Ex-PS5 Exec Shawn Layden Isn't Holding Back His Feelings on Xbox
@pip_muzz Phil admitting to doing it themselves was a little too detached from the slimey phrase, so I don't know how it can be seen in context. He was definitely referring to Sony with it. But it's wild to see all the tweets Shawn liked. And he hasn't stopped since. Apparently, they gave instructions to the crowd (which was very cringe btw) when to cheer, which a user has shown in a video clip, saying how fake it was etc. and Shawn liked that tweet as well. Man's out to fight, lol.
Edit: He has hidden his likes now
Re: Hands On: They're Rough Around the Edges, But It's Awesome to Have PS2 Games Back on PS5, PS4
5 minutes of Sly made me fire up my PS3 to play the HD collection. Not that I expected this version to be superior, but maybe close enough? Nope, that did not happen. Glad it's on PS5 no matter what.
Re: Xbox Bigwig Confirms Many More Microsoft Games Are Coming to PS5
Right after the showcase, I was thinking: What if they were going all out with that showcase in order to dampen the blow for upcoming statements? Well, that came quickly, didn't it, lol. Jokes aside, the writing has been on the wall for a while now. I liked how he said something like "we don't do slimy platform things". Yeah right. That's easy to say when you have no other choice, because you effed up for so long and brought yourself in that position.