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@Questionable_Duck yup, I wasn’t stating that the majority of the negativity was from fanboys, as I stated this was more prevalent than pure fanboyism. The than indicates that I consider it separate.

And while there hasn’t been a glut here on this article, maybe it’s due to my preemptive comment, as there sure as **** has been a glut of comments spinning this as a win for Xbox on similar such articles.

@Questionable_Duck I think you’re missing my initial point. I was commenting on. PlayStation dedicated site that I was posting before Xbox-aligned fans try to spin this as some sort of win. Not that I only see PlayStation fans on push square and Xbox fans on pure Xbox. Probably not worth me bothering to explain though as people perceive what they want to see, not reality.

In all honesty, while there are clearly fans on either site, I tend to see more negativity towards PlayStation on Push Square and the same towards on Xbox on Pure Xbox than pure fanboyism (though there is that too no doubt).

@Questionable_Duck well this is a PlayStation dedicated site. Also, I read Pure Xbox regularly… and the comments.

@Questionable_Duck you must have selective vision bud, as these articles have been full of people (we all know where they’re from) trying to spin news like this.

@Neither_scene theres just no point in speaking with some people and it can be extremely easy to ascertain who exactly they are.

@Neither_scene just wow dude

In b4 the glut of “Xbox be rinsing you ponies for all that you’re worth” comments from… well the obvious.

I saw something about this late last year, strange as wherever/whatever I saw of it stated that it would release on PlayStation.

@UltimateOtaku91 aye, incredibly dense yet so transparent

#gamingbarz

Lol… shills still coming with that Xbox making so much money off of Sony skit. No wonder this world is so ****ed! 🤪

Nor the launch PS5 either

Even if my backlog wasn’t decades-deep, I probably still wouldn’t play a demo. Lost count of the amount of games I’ve played which didn’t give a great first impression… but I went onto absolutely love. In all of those cases, I probably wouldn’t have persevered if I hadn’t actually made the purchase.

@Flurpsel I wanted that platinum unfortunately mate, so I had to put up with it. Got there in the end but it was very ropey at times and had to rebuild the PS3 database at least a couple of times.

@themcnoisy I’m certainly intrigued. If only my games room were bigger, I could have a section of the room with all 3 (there are 3 right)? I always dreamt of my own arcade… and that would be close-ish.

@themcnoisy nice dude, I just checked out the various Alpha’s now… good stuff. Which one did you go for?

Good news, as I was weighing up replaying 3 on PS3… which was never the best experience. Replayed New Vegas in ‘24 and while I loved it just as much, if not more than when it originally released… it damn near killed my PS3!

@lazarus11 I think they even had to turn the disc over halfway through to watch the second half 🤣

@lazarus11 my cousins had it on LaserDisc posh ****’s!

Speedball 2 on the Megadrive was peak! Pretty sure that I have it on the Evercade now as it goes 🤔

Hmm, some nice additions there… particularly Sigourney, Isaacs, Paterson, Joseph and Imrie.

Play 35 games, pop 35 plats… of which they’ll be a mix of PS3, PS4 & PS5 (even a few PS2 ports), vast majority will be backlog stuff. Most importantly, keep it varied, keep it fresh and have fun.

Hmmm… 20 hrs time-to-plat. 🤔 We might be getting somewhere @Quintumply… don’t know where yet but it feels like progress 😉

Surprised that Wolverine beat out GTAVI I can’t lie… maybe this is the house that ponies built 😉

@NieR_Dark yeah I don’t think it’ll spoil your enjoyment by playing them out of order. Nioh 2 will be a nice game to keep in the backlog for when you feel like it anyway. Brilliant game!

@Marquez good luck on achieving you 2026 goals. Maybe once you’ve completed you list, you can add it to our 2026 Gaming Resolutions thread:

https://www.pushsquare.com/forums/retro_and_other_gaming/gaming_resolutions_for_the_new_year_of_2026#reply-02

@NieR_Dark yeah Nioh 2 is’nt a ‘direct’ sequel to the original… I think it takes place a few hundred years before it actually. There is connective tissue though… but I won’t spoil it 😉

After 4 months of trials and tribulations Resident Evil: Revelations Raid mode is done! So I don’t have to play (I say play… more like submit myself to torture) or think about that anymore. 😅

Started Gears of War: Reloaded yesterday, which will be my first of at least 4 Xbox Studios games this year to celebrate their 25th anniversary. So I’ll hopefully be able to get a bit more progression done on my first playthrough.

The good news is, that it isn’t Resident Evil: Revelations, the bad… the mp on this might take even longer!

@species oh I will don’t you worry 😏

@species yes please… and be a doll and learn the definition of toxic while you’re at it 😉

@species how is implying that you’re an arbiter toxic, when you just dictated that Yotei “had no right to be in the top 3”? There was no opining about the way you said it, it was stated as if it were a matter of fact.

Honestly Push Square where do you find these… well I’ll say people as I don’t want the post to be removed.

@themightyant is it so hard to believe that some people may like Yotei more? I believed that Pure Xbox’s Ben Kerry liked South of Midnight more than Expedition 33… and I’d argue that the majority of gamers prefer GoY over SoM.

It just seems that Push Square opinions (from both staff and punters) are instantly resigned to fanboyism, while there is just as much evidence of this behaviour (if not more) on the other side of the divide.

@species ahh so we’ve finally found the definitive arbiter of what is and what isn’t good. Brill, this’ll make everyone’s life far easier 🤣

edit. And I’ve found that often in these situations it’s the pot calling the kettle black tbh.

A third party title that was available day-and-date on Gamepass wins out against PlayStation first and second party exclusives eh… maybe this isn’t a site full of rampant fanboyism as is the usual accusation from ‘some’ quarters. How bout that? 🤔

Is Kojima a bit pretentious? Oh yes

Are Kojima’s games awesome? Oh Yes

First time in a lllloooonnnngggg time that I don’t already own any of the essential monthly games. Decent month imho!

@Northern_munkey I think Sony announced that from the start of 2026, that essential games would be ps5 only iirc

That’s cool… I’ve actually been quite tempted to buy this a couple of times but ended up getting something else. It’s supposed to be pretty decent, so I’ll be playing this.

Wonder why they’re only playing it on the 5 and not on the Pro? /s

A PS6 delay could end up being the best thing that ever happened to the PS5!

@themightyant as I initially stated in my comment that was removed, so I forgive you for not being aware of that… it’s just my two pence worth ie. my opinion that this editorial series would gain more traction if it detailed a trophy journey that required the gamer to actually overcome challenges and adversity. While I still believe that opinion is correct, I’m only too aware that it is simply my opinion.

@Quintumply I hope so too. If I see you discuss a platinum that engenders a shudder down my spine in future, I’ll be sure to click 😉

@Quintumply that’s fine, I’ve just been consuming platinum content for almost 10 years now, and I have an understanding of what gets hits and what doesn’t. Generally trophy hunters like to hear about the trials and tribulations that someone experienced when attempting a challenging plat-chase… even if they end up failing.

As I said in my original constructive feedback, which was unceremoniously removed due to being adjudged to be unconstructive… it’s just my two penneth and was only provided as I want all trophy hunting content to succeed.

I’d say that the top 3 here are pretty much the ‘accepted’ top 3 across the PlayStation strata… 4 and 5 are somewhat arguable either way. I own 1, 2, 3 and 5… and am yet to play any of them. Judging from my personal tastes though, I’m thinking my top 3 will probably end up being 1. DS2, 2. GoY and E33: CO… but I am curious to find out if the latter hits me for 6, as it has with the majority of people.

@JackiePriest basically yeah, omit the chaff and elucidate us with the story that led to that prime wheat ffs, this **** ain’t rocket science!

@PuppetMaster well in that case, to paraphrase Ivan Drago: “If it dies… it dies”

Might I just add, comment #3 was meant to be constructive. I’d appreciate a review.

@GamingGod did I keep notes? 🤣

I have notebooks dedicated to my plats lol… my gaming is minutely scheduled up to New Years Day 2034!