Dropped FH5, my first experience with the series, after 15 hours or so a few years ago. Too much/ too little at the same time. Bought FH4 for some reason before it was delisted and enjoyed that much more.
Let my Extra expire last year but I'll do a one off Premium year for $99. Playing through Jaks and Ratchets and some other oldies plus the odd monthly add seems good to me. But zero chance I renew at market rate.
Remastering older games (that many would like to see) to bring them up to current spec is probably too expensive and therefore doesn't provide the cash grab Sony is looking for.
Played the Fire Emblem and Zelda games. To me they were okay due to tie with the main games-IP. Not a huge fan, but im guessing they play a bit differently on PS5!.
Nah. With the arms race between xbox and ps often paying off with better puddle reflections, now would be a silly time for nintendo to switch gears and look to "compete"
If one is a subscriber to Netflix, GamePass, PS Plus, etc., why would they not want more great content sooner? This isn't a charity we're supporting. And if the biz model isn't sustainable, it will change. If quality goes down, there will be new alternatives introduced into the market with greater quality at a price consumers feel appropriate.
Remember there was no hype. Until a bunch of people played it (thanks to GamePass and low cost). And enjoyed it. So whether it catches fire in PS, it has exceeded all expectations. I really don't know what the actual hook for me is but I spent way to many hours of my life on this one. Then again, I'm playing Bropotato now, so chalk it up to addictive personality?
Demonstrates the absurdity of subscribing to both Game Pass and PS Extra. Thing is GP can be had free with Rewards. Likely let my PS sub expire. Buy play Tinykin. It's great!
Big fan of the series but it'll come down to main mission playtime. If it's off the charts vs other Yakuza titles, I'll let it sit for now until I'm jonesing for the series again.
Yes I will. Gaiden first then need to finish the first game in the new series before tackling Infinite Wealth. Binged Yakuza in the past so happy to play 3 in short order.
Legit question. Anyone know why they just don't optimize the size/design at launch? Do they count on 2nd unit purchases? Just a excuse for hardware hype? Something else?
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Re: SEGA Actually Admits Persona 5 Royal-Style Re-Releases May Result in Stunted Game Sales
Win-win. Wait for re-release for a few years. If it never comes, pick up the original for deep discount.
Re: Hi-Fi Rush Now Officially in the Hands of 'AI-First' Publisher Krafton
@LordAinsley Excellent point.
Re: New PS5 Slim Is Cheaper in Every Way Except the Retail Price, New Teardown Video Reveals
Great headline!
Re: 'Special' Hollow Knight: Silksong Announcement Set for Thursday
How awesome would it be if Team Cherry slapped a $70 (or $80 on S2) price point in this thing?!
Re: 'Special' Hollow Knight: Silksong Announcement Set for Thursday
@Dom_31 Exaclty. I cared in 2019 or 20. Will play at some point and I'm sure it will be fine. But "excited" died a long time ago.
Re: Marvel Tokon Will Be Supported into PS6 Generation and Beyond
Gotta love the ol "greatest game ever" hype.
Re: Ubisoft Game Riders Republic Will Be Made into a Movie, for Some Reason
But will it be EXTREME?!
Yes. Really hope someone handed Ubi free money to do this and it's not a "brilliant idea" they came up with.
Re: Rumour: Six Years of Assassin's Creed RPGs, Remakes, Multiplayer Games Planned at Ubisoft
I'm on board. Hex, Black Flag, and remake of AC1 or new RPG would be 3 games in 6 years that I'd definetly play.
Re: Plenty of People Are Playing Expedition 33 on PS5, Despite Having to Actually Buy It
Amazing game. Played through on Game Pass.
Re: FromSoftware Wants to Explain Elden Ring Nightreign to You Again
Kudos to the headline writer on this one.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 (PS5) - Xbox Had the Best Open World Racer All This Time
Dropped FH5, my first experience with the series, after 15 hours or so a few years ago. Too much/ too little at the same time. Bought FH4 for some reason before it was delisted and enjoyed that much more.
Re: Sony Puts PS Plus Extra, Premium on Sale in the USA
Let my Extra expire last year but I'll do a one off Premium year for $99. Playing through Jaks and Ratchets and some other oldies plus the odd monthly add seems good to me. But zero chance I renew at market rate.
Re: Shuhei Yoshida: If You Want New First-Party PS5 Games, You Should Support Remasters
Remastering older games (that many would like to see) to bring them up to current spec is probably too expensive and therefore doesn't provide the cash grab Sony is looking for.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
Played the Fire Emblem and Zelda games. To me they were okay due to tie with the main games-IP. Not a huge fan, but im guessing they play a bit differently on PS5!.
Re: Poll: Will the Switch 2 Compete with PS5?
Nah. With the arms race between xbox and ps often paying off with better puddle reflections, now would be a silly time for nintendo to switch gears and look to "compete"
Re: Random: Assassin's Creed Origins Catching Strays as Ubisoft Review Bombing Gets Underway
@Boucho11 You are correct.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Lays the Foundation for a New Modern-Day Narrative
Modern day stuff eventually grew on me. Done right- limited, entertaining, accessible - I'm all for it.
Re: TV Show Review: Like a Dragon: Yakuza - Generic Japanese Crime Caper Doesn't Do SEGA Franchise Justice
Actively disliked Kiryu in the first episode. Figured it wasn't for me. Won't be spending time on the rest.
Re: Ubisoft Disbands Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team After Poor Sales, Claims Report
It's Ubisoft. This is what they do.
Re: Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Dev Surgent Studios Puts Game Team on Hiatus
Sad news for the studio. I was cheering for this one. But the gameplay just didn't rise above "okay" to me.
Re: Vampire Survivors Gets Huge Castlevania Crossover DLC, Arrives Halloween on PS5, PS4
Heck yeah! Just looked at the tile the other day wondering when they'd give the excuse to pick it back up!
Re: It Doesn't Sound Like Braid: Anniversary Edition Quite Set the World on Fire
Never played. Dude sounds like a clown from what you all say. Perhaps should've looked for some Game Pass or PS money.
Re: Sony's Going to Make Damn Sure You Pay Attention to Astro Bot on PS5
I'm cheap. Last game I bought full price or day 1 was Hades. But I think I'll splash out for this.
Re: Over 4,500 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Sizzling Summer Sale
@riceNpea Have you scrolled all the way to the bottom of these sales? Bluey is AAA goodness compared to most of that stuff
Re: Talking Point: Was Sony Right to Resist Adding PS5 Exclusives to PS Plus Day One?
If one is a subscriber to Netflix, GamePass, PS Plus, etc., why would they not want more great content sooner? This isn't a charity we're supporting. And if the biz model isn't sustainable, it will change. If quality goes down, there will be new alternatives introduced into the market with greater quality at a price consumers feel appropriate.
Re: Ridiculous Action Game Killer Bean Will Be Blasting to PS5 Eventually
Huh. So killer bean was a thing before the game?
Re: Preview: Astro Bot on PS5 Could Be the Best 3D Platformer This Side of Nintendo
Platform junkie. Great news!
Re: Reaction: You Said You Were Sick of PS5's Sad Dad Sims, So You Better Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Awesome article. I'm all in for Astro.
Re: Unease as Helldivers 2 Players Succeed in Sucking Planet of Meridia into Black Hole
See what happens when we give you kids nice things? You let them get sucked into black holes.
Re: Metal Slug Tactics Now Also Heading to PS5, PS4, Out This Year
Mmmm . . . . . . Grids. I'll have 2 please.
Re: Summer Game Fest Will Focus on Existing Games, Not Massive Announcements
Appears industry has run out of next gen games. That's going to happen with decade long development cycles
Re: Indie Smash Hit Vampire Survivors Is Finally Coming to PS5, PS4 This Summer
Remember there was no hype. Until a bunch of people played it (thanks to GamePass and low cost). And enjoyed it. So whether it catches fire in PS, it has exceeded all expectations. I really don't know what the actual hook for me is but I spent way to many hours of my life on this one. Then again, I'm playing Bropotato now, so chalk it up to addictive personality?
Re: Gorgeous Indie Game Animal Well Joins PS Plus Extra Day One on PS5
Pretty good get for Plus.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for April 2024 Announced
Nice. I know reviews were meh but want ti give Immortals a look.
Re: Reminder: You're Losing Access to 7 Great PS Plus Extra Games Tomorrow
Shame. That list crushes most of the additions lately.
Re: 13 New Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
I'm that guy that bought Midnight Suns last week, but a used disc at least. Played a few hours last night. Looks like it's a super addition!
Re: Ubisoft CEO Defends Skull and Bones Premium $70 Pricetag, Insists It's 'AAAA' Quality
Uh, does Ubi not know that we've played the beta / trial? Loved the subheading. Sums it up.
Re: Dead Cells Post-Launch Support Coming to an End After Five Years of Updates
What an amazing ride. Thank you MT and EE devs!
Re: Hardcore Tetris-Like Loot River Embarks on Perilous PS5, PS4 Voyage
@Beetlebum91 It was. Might still be ..
Re: 19 Amazing Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Demonstrates the absurdity of subscribing to both Game Pass and PS Extra. Thing is GP can be had free with Rewards. Likely let my PS sub expire. Buy play Tinykin. It's great!
Re: 19 Amazing Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
@K1LLEGAL Spot on. Absolutely reheated serving of GamePass.
Re: The Game Awards Is Getting Ripped for Urging Award Winners to Wrap It Up
I'm in the minority here, but I watch for the commercials so was glad to see they kept it moving. Music did start about 2 seconds in, though.
Re: It's Going to Be a Big Few Days for Virtual Pinball Fans on PS5, PS4
Nah. Money grab reboot turned me off.
Re: 14 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Coming Next Week
This is 3rd month in a row that I'm not looking forward to any Extra games. Bummed.
Re: Like All Modern Games, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Has a PS5 Season Pass
@Martijn87 Same here.
Re: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is So Long, It's Being Called 'Monster-Class'
Big fan of the series but it'll come down to main mission playtime. If it's off the charts vs other Yakuza titles, I'll let it sit for now until I'm jonesing for the series again.
Re: SEGA Attempts to Summarise Seven Games of Kiryu in Tiny Like a Dragon Gaiden Trailer
Raises hand. I cheated. Watched 60 minute recaps of 3-5. Bit too dated to want to sink the required time.
Re: UNO Makes a Surprise Appearance on PS5, and It's Part of PS Plus Extra
So is that how Uno does multi-player local? Phones are used? Any other options? Always wondered.
Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden Started Out as DLC for Infinite Wealth
Yes I will. Gaiden first then need to finish the first game in the new series before tackling Infinite Wealth. Binged Yakuza in the past so happy to play 3 in short order.
Re: The First Photos of the PS5 Slim Are Circulating Online
Legit question. Anyone know why they just don't optimize the size/design at launch? Do they count on 2nd unit purchases? Just a excuse for hardware hype? Something else?