Tough to say definitively because there are many games on this list that I'm excited about but I haven't tried yet, but of the games I have played I would have to say: 1. Ratchet & Clank 2. MLB The Show 21 3. Wreckfest
Perhaps it's beside the point, but it's a tad misleading for them to say that the franchise has earned three Academy Awards, and ten nominations considering all of those Oscar noms and wins were for the first movie.
@Voltan That's a great idea — take in the spectacle of it in the first run, and then for the second run make it more about speed and performance once your eyeballs have overdosed on the eye candy!
@quintumply Do you have any info about how you play with someone who doesn't own the game? Also, can you only play with strangers, or does it have to be someone on your friends list? I'm finding conflicting info out there.
@nessisonett Totally agree. What is this ridiculous attitude people have? Why do they need the numbers verified and quantified? Are they afraid that if more women are playing video games it means they don't get to play? And I'm sorry guys, but "I've never dated a woman who liked video games", however important to your personal experience, is not representative of the world at large. It's anecdotal.
@RacistGamer I think the point that @huyi is trying to make is that by acknowledging the fact that a significant portion of gamers (whether it's 41%, 50%, 35%, or whatever) are women, there is a greater chance that games with strong, confident female characters will be made, which creates diversity in the stories being told in these games, and increases the potential for a wider, more diverse audience wanting to play.
For anyone who's interested, here is the list of characters in the image (and the games they're featured in), from left to right:
1. Freya (God of War) 2. Nadine (Uncharted: Lost Legacy) 3. Chloe (Uncharted: Lost Legacy) 4. Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn) 5. Atoi (Tearaway) 6. Lady Maria (Bloodborne) 7. Ellie (Last of Us) 8. Kara (Detroit: Become Human) 9. Kat (Gravity Rush) 10. Sackgirl (LittleBigPlanet)
@theMEGAniggle It's a fun distraction when you have some time to play and don't feel like getting into anything too deep. I'm not very good at it, but I have fun regardless.
I've been a big Ratchet & Clank fan since the beginning, and my excitement has reached a fever pitch (as I'm sure it has for many others). This may be one of only a handful of occasions where I buy a game on day one. This and Horizon Forbidden West were the two games that sold me on getting a PS5.
Lots of crazy fun and mayhem. Great pick up and go kind of game for when you want some light play time and don't feel like getting drawn into a deep story at the moment.
@Mega-Gazz This is why I think the era of rental stores ended too soon. Maybe it was done for movies, but video game rentals still seem to make sense, especially since demos aren't available like they used to be.
I like the fact that all 3 games are very different from each other. I'm definitely looking forward to playing Wreckfest, but I would be more excited if it actually had spit-screen multiplayer.
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Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game of 2021 So Far?
Tough to say definitively because there are many games on this list that I'm excited about but I haven't tried yet, but of the games I have played I would have to say:
1. Ratchet & Clank
2. MLB The Show 21
3. Wreckfest
Re: Absurd Adventure Game The Procession to Calvary Finally Arrives on PS4 Soon
This feels like the perfect intersection between gamer and Monty Python fan. I am happily both.
Re: PSVR Thriller I Expect You to Die 2 Teases Variety in E3 2021 Trailer
Nice subheading, @get2sammyb
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All CraiggerBears Locations
This brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful tribute.
Re: Annapurna Interactive Gets Its Own Showcase Event in July
Can't wait to hear more about Stray.
Re: PS5's Game Library Now Defaults to Your Installed Software
Okay, yes, fine thank you. Could we please have themes now?
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Bundles Release in France
Well, thank god they've decided to do this bundle — maybe this will finally help drum up interest in the PS5.
Re: Ratchet, Clank, and Rivet Travel Through a Rift to Sackboy: A Big Adventure
I love that they do crossovers like this, and it is definitely cute to see Ratchet, Clank, and Rivet as Sack people.
Re: Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions Puts You in the Ring with Rocky on PS4
@Bingbongboyo Hey, I'm just as shocked as you are. But Wikipedia does not lie, my friend.
Re: Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions Puts You in the Ring with Rocky on PS4
Perhaps it's beside the point, but it's a tad misleading for them to say that the franchise has earned three Academy Awards, and ten nominations considering all of those Oscar noms and wins were for the first movie.
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: Fidelity, Performance, Performance RT - Which Graphics Mode Is Best?
@get2sammyb Thanks for this. I'm losing my mind waiting for this game to arrive, so it's nice to have distractions.
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: Fidelity, Performance, Performance RT - Which Graphics Mode Is Best?
@Voltan That's a great idea — take in the spectacle of it in the first run, and then for the second run make it more about speed and performance once your eyeballs have overdosed on the eye candy!
Re: Mini Review: Operation: Tango (PS5) - Flawed But Fun Co-Op Espionage Action
@Quintumply @Serialsid Thanks for the info!
Re: Over 1,200 PS5, PS4 Deals Added to Indie Games Sale on PS Store
@mateq Exact same situation here. My drives are loaded with PS4 games. Don't know if I'll ever be able to catch up. Good problem to have, though!
Re: Mini Review: Operation: Tango (PS5) - Flawed But Fun Co-Op Espionage Action
@quintumply Do you have any info about how you play with someone who doesn't own the game? Also, can you only play with strangers, or does it have to be someone on your friends list? I'm finding conflicting info out there.
Re: Mini Review: Operation: Tango (PS5) - Flawed But Fun Co-Op Espionage Action
@Alfieburns It's online only. The game only works if the two players can't see each other's screen.
Re: Mini Review: Gadgeteer (PS4) - A Fulfilling VR Physics Puzzler
Is this game VR-only?
Re: Destruction AllStars PS5 Patch 2.2.0 Introduces New Competitive Mode, Blitz
@Danloaded It's a good choice if you're in the mood for some mindless fun without an epic storyline.
Re: Almost Half of PlayStation Gamers Are Women
@KidBoruto Wasn't sure about a number of them myself, so I did some research.
Re: Almost Half of PlayStation Gamers Are Women
@nessisonett Totally agree.
What is this ridiculous attitude people have? Why do they need the numbers verified and quantified? Are they afraid that if more women are playing video games it means they don't get to play?
And I'm sorry guys, but "I've never dated a woman who liked video games", however important to your personal experience, is not representative of the world at large. It's anecdotal.
Re: Almost Half of PlayStation Gamers Are Women
@RacistGamer I think the point that @huyi is trying to make is that by acknowledging the fact that a significant portion of gamers (whether it's 41%, 50%, 35%, or whatever) are women, there is a greater chance that games with strong, confident female characters will be made, which creates diversity in the stories being told in these games, and increases the potential for a wider, more diverse audience wanting to play.
Re: Almost Half of PlayStation Gamers Are Women
For anyone who's interested, here is the list of characters in the image (and the games they're featured in), from left to right:
1. Freya (God of War)
2. Nadine (Uncharted: Lost Legacy)
3. Chloe (Uncharted: Lost Legacy)
4. Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn)
5. Atoi (Tearaway)
6. Lady Maria (Bloodborne)
7. Ellie (Last of Us)
8. Kara (Detroit: Become Human)
9. Kat (Gravity Rush)
10. Sackgirl (LittleBigPlanet)
Re: There's a Brand New Sonic Game Coming to PS5, PS4 in 2022
Meh. Can't say I'm too terribly interested in another Sonic game.
Re: Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Is a Serious Step Up in Graphics Comparison Trailer
And it's free! Free, I tells ya!
Re: Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Reveal This Thursday in New State of Play Livestream
This game, along with Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, were the 2 biggest reasons why I decided I wanted a PS5. So excited!
Re: Rumour: PS Plus June 2021 Line-Up Leaked Ahead of Time
Squadrons was the first game I got after getting my PS5, but it was cheap so no big deal. Operation: Tango seems very interesting.
Re: Talking Point: What Free June 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
Ghost of Tsushima and/or Jedi Fallen Order, if you please.
Re: Hot Wheels Unleashed Takes You to School with College Campus Tracks in Latest Trailer
Can we assume the hot dog car and hamburger car will be bitter rivals?
Re: Sackboy: A Big Adventure DLC Brings Returnal's Selene to Craftworld on PS5
Perhaps we'll see a Rivet costume in the near future?
Re: PlayStation Confirmed Part of Summer Game Fest 2021
@Gilvin From your lips to the Sony gods' ears with your expectations regarding HFW. Maybe a new trailer for it, too?
Re: Free Play At Home Content for PS5, PS4 Games Can Be Redeemed Now
I will be grabbing the Destruction AllStars points and MLB The Show 21 packs.
Re: Final Play At Home Update Includes Free Content for Lots of PS4 Games
@theMEGAniggle It's a fun distraction when you have some time to play and don't feel like getting into anything too deep. I'm not very good at it, but I have fun regardless.
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Size Isn't So Bad
A rare Day 1 purchase for me. Cannot wait for this game!
Re: When Will PS5 Exclusives Drop in Price on PS Store?
@Dange One of many reasons why I got the disc-based PS5. Nice bonus: our local library lends out PS4 and PS5 games.
Re: Final Play At Home Update Includes Free Content for Lots of PS4 Games
I will happily take the Destruction AllStars points, the MLB packs, and say "Thanks, Sony!"
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Goes Gold, Ready for June Release on PS5
So excited about this game!
Re: First Impressions: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is an Eye-Popping Demonstration of PS5's Power
I've been a big Ratchet & Clank fan since the beginning, and my excitement has reached a fever pitch (as I'm sure it has for many others). This may be one of only a handful of occasions where I buy a game on day one. This and Horizon Forbidden West were the two games that sold me on getting a PS5.
Re: MLB The Show 21 Drops Apologetic Payload Following Server Woes
@Kidfunkadelic83 There are lots of setting choices to make playing the game easier for beginners.
Re: Mini Review: Wreckfest (PS5) - Not a Huge Jump on PS5, But Still a Smashing Good Time
Lots of crazy fun and mayhem. Great pick up and go kind of game for when you want some light play time and don't feel like getting drawn into a deep story at the moment.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Download Size Is Massive on PS5, PS4
@The_Pixel_King Exactly what I was thinking.
Re: Destruction AllStars Season 1 Is Live Now on PS5, Introduces New Character Alba and More
@Voltan Matchmaking is exhausting in Canada, especially if you want to play anything other than single player Mayhem.
Re: Resident Evil Village (PS5) - Capcom's Best Horror Game for 16 Years
@LiamCroft Is there a lot of gore? As with suspense/horror films, I prefer atmosphere and tension to blood and guts.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 374
MLB The Show 21 and Uncharted 4.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for May 2021?
Really looking forward to giving Wreckfest a spin. I just wish it had split-screen multi so I could play with my kid.
Re: Gallery: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Drops Jaws in New PS5 Screenshots
@Mega-Gazz This is why I think the era of rental stores ended too soon. Maybe it was done for movies, but video game rentals still seem to make sense, especially since demos aren't available like they used to be.
Re: PS Plus May 2021 PS5, PS4 Games Announced
I like the fact that all 3 games are very different from each other. I'm definitely looking forward to playing Wreckfest, but I would be more excited if it actually had spit-screen multiplayer.
Re: iOS 14.5 Software Update Adds PS5 Controller Support
Yes! New iPad arrived yesterday. Perfect timing!
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Gameplay Trailer Looks Simply Sublime
@Ralizah Niiiiiice.
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Gameplay Trailer Looks Simply Sublime
@JimRyanTriggersYou I am most definitely an adult, and I will most definitely be playing this game.
Re: Talking Point: What Free May 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
Ghost of Tsushima, please. Hey, a guy can dream.