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@Bentleyma yes. It’s a poor state of affairs when that is the reduced price! Think I’ll hold off for another six months or so. And I’ve bought every Housemarque game since Stardust was released on the Amiga back in the nineties …

@AgentMantis that’s good news! I have been eyeing up P4 golden for the vita for a good few years, just never got around to playing any of them

@Old-Red that has just made my day! I totally forgot P5 was part of the collection! Woo hoo!

first reaction was "meh". However, I have read more about Persona Strikers and whilst I'm a wee bit wary about playing a game which (a) I've never played any of the series before and (b) being quite important to play P5, I'm still somewhat interested. Especially as P5 Ultimate Edition is currently £20 in the PS sale!

Still not fussed about Dirt (though will prob add to library) and unsure about the other one, but I think on balance a decent Jan for me and likely to be a pretty good one for a lot more.

It took a little bit of faffing around, but I’m happy to have the PS5 version downloading as I type. That’s my Christmas game sorted (and no doubt my ‘New Year into January game’ as well ..) !

Interesting colours! I prefer the purple and blue out of those five. Will I get one, with a corresponding controller? Probably not, but it’s nice to have the choice

I’ve tripled-dipped on Skyrim already (PS3, special edition PS4 and the Switch one), and as I’ve still to properly get into it, I’m not going to pay for this new one. Still; happy with what I have and any newcomers (if there are any!) will no doubt enjoy 😊

After a few months of ‘meh’ for me, this has really perked me up. That said, after watching last nights’ State of Play, I have no interest in First Class Trouble, however I will at least add Knockout City.

I also have Kingdoms of Amalur from the PS3 plus giveaway (still not played!), so the Re-Reckoning version will be played instead.

As a PSVR owner, I am very pleased with these offerings, as I’ve had The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners & The Persistence in my wish list for a while. Not heard of Until You Fall, so will give that a go.

So I’m pleased by this months’ offering!

@TwoLiter thanks for the additional information about which formats this interesting-looking game is being released on. It shan’t change my decision on which console I’ll purchase next, though.

Has certainly piqued my interest! May even be the game that pushes me into getting a PS5 earlier than anticipated*

*(usual stock availability caveats applied)

That’s quite generous, and unexpected. From a selfish perspective, I hope they’re not the same games as those given away during the summer as I nabbed them then. Even if they are, they’re great games and give others an opportunity to also get them for zero outlay.

Looking at the offerings from January to now, comparing the games I want to play v’s those I have no interest in, my PS+ sub has so far paid for itself - I rarely play online so I’m here for the games (current & those in my PS3/Vita library). July - Sept has been poor with only two games being worth it for me.

Based on this rumour, October doesn’t increase that number, so I’ll see what happens in November.

@Perryg92 I also have a stack of them, and have shrieked far, far too many times at the ones I’ve played. To be honest, I played Dead Space recently and I shrieked there. I don’t think it’s the games, it’s me. (Still adding this to my ‘wish list’ though!)

@huyi aye, it’s a bit of a pain, but some point we have to let go of the tech to move forward … not planned obsolescence, surely?

Although as an enthusiastic retro gamer, I’ve kinda got used to that notion (but will resist as long as possible!!)

Ahem.

this sounds brilliant. I love my PSVR, even if it hasn't been used in a while. I'm seriously considering keepting my PS4pro just to use as a PSVR1 set, for that fateful day when I not only get a PS5, but also VR2. It's a little gutting that games will need to be remastered (etc), but I guess that can't be helped.

It still brings a smile to my face remembering when I first played Batman Arkham VR and I looked over the initial balcony, next to the batsignal

@James_42 if I have no intention of playing them, that’s my decision isn’t it? Stupidity doesn’t come into it. Some people will think these games are great and tailored to their gaming habits. Just not mine, and I have enough of a backlog to play.

This'll be the first time since owning a PS4 that I won't be adding either game to my library .. I have no interest in WWE and whilst CoD is a pretty fine game for many, having no singleplayer element for me means I won't play it.

I'll definitely play Plague ... when I get a PS5, that is.

I remember playing and completing this on the GameCube, then being disappointed that the story continued into the sequel which didn’t appear on NGC.

I’d reluctantly pay £30 if that included both parts, but just the one? Hmmmm. Think I’ll pass …

I’m very pleased. Also very surprised, but very pleased too! Wonder how long this stay of execution will be for ...?

I really enjoyed DG and from what I’ve read here, I’d have liked the base-building elements but I’m not into Destiny-esque shared universe etc online multiplayer team stuff.

Looks like I’ll just have to get thru NG+ and the challenge modes etc.

I would also need to find and buy a PS5 as well!!

A paid-for PS emulator is an interesting concept. I’d certainly pay for this, on the basis that I could use either digital or disc purchases.

In my hypothetical version, there would be a tab or page per PS, and each tab/page would allow access to a slimmed down storefront, tailored to each machine. Going by what already exists digitally, only the PS2 would lose out on this front, compared to the number of digital PS1 and PS3 games already available. You could always add in the two handhelds as well.

This would mean that Sony would get money from the emulator and other digital purchases, and allowing this to remain very separate from the “proper” PS store as well.

I can dream!!

Great article. I won't be too fussed if I can't buy new games, but I'll be almighty hacked off if I can't redownload past purchases (and past PS+ games assuming I still am holding a sub).

What it has done though is look through my PS3, PS Vita and PS4 digital games and try and work out which ones I'll do without, as I've only got a certain amount of storage space for games, especially for the Vita.

It's also changed my view on purchasing games too. I'd got quite used to buying digital, as a convenience and with sales, getting discounted games. This manoevre has meant I'll only buy physical PS5 games and then it'll be a lot fewer than I'd intended, given the cost of them. So the decision is counter-productive for their current cash cow, never mind with previous, discontinued, machines.

I look forward to the official news from Sony, to hopefully clarify what is going on.

Looks fun. I grinned with delight most of the way through that trailer!

Wow. That’s a huge number and the cash pouring in tells me that GTA6, is likely to be years off.

I am one of the few who hasn’t bought GTA5. In fact other than playing GTA on my mates PlayStation back at the dawn of time, I’ve not really spent much time on any of them.

And that’s despite owning the PSP versions and GTAIV on PS3 ... I believe they’re remarkable games; they’re all just stuck in backlog hell. I have no interest in the Online version either.

I’m really looking forward to playing Control. I tried the demo on my Switch and enjoyed it, but having Control on the PS4/5 will be much better (and not cloud-based either).

However I picked Concrete Genie as my choice as I’d probably not have bought that and it’s piqued my interest a wee bit more.

I've been doing this since the PS4 launched and I only had a PS3 ... it's good thing to be able to do, as I'm back in the same boat as it looks like it'll be months before I can get a PS5 ...

I've been using the PS App and it's been quite painless. And whilst I may know, I appreciate others may not realise they can do this.

I’m suitably impressed by the two which were unknown. Another good month ... just need to find / get me a PS5 !!

A tough one for me. I have many of those featured and on top of that I’ve played most of them too (still got Massive Backlog Syndrome though).

I settled on TLoU part 2, but very nearly chose Days Gone. Loved both; spent around 100 hours on DG and still to do the challenges and new game plus (which I’ll do on PS5 whenever I can get one).

I wanted to choose a whole bunch of PSVR games, Until Dawn and Resogun, but I went with the one which really hauled my emotions over the coals, from a few shrieks due to the jump scares, the “NOOOO!!!” when things happened to various characters, smiling at some of the more pleasant scenes; being aghast at some of the brutality. And nearly throwing the controller off the walls trying to beat THAT boss. Ahem.

Very fair article. I’ve had a Vita since Uncharted: Golden Abyss appeared on PS+ and along with my 32Gig card, it was a very worthy purchase.

Yes, I wish it had been treated better by Sony (and bought by more people!) and I’m very aware of its’ flaws, but my gaming experience has only been made better through owning the machine. I love the OLED screen!!!!

I still play it now, as well my Switch and Evercade. Having access to digital PSOne and PSP games is also a nice side benefit too.

One of the most honest reviews of a game released in this state I’ve seen in a long time.

Thank you.

I look forward to the re-review in around 6-8 months when the major issues have been dealt with.

The article is really useful. I hadn’t planned on getting it. And then I got swept up in the hype and figured I’d get it for this weekend. And now I’ll wait until I buy a PS5 and there’s been a few more bugs squashed. Ah well ...

My PS3 slim still gets active use; it was bought a decade ago and thanks to PS+ and crazy store store-buying madness over the years I’ve still got a shedload of games I want to play on it.
A great machine!

@TheMysticOne I agree that Sony messed up the Vita (especially as they sold 80m PSPs!) and agree that a Vita 2 should sell much better. But I think that ship had sailed.

I’ve been a handheld gamer since the mid-90’s, but I do appreciate some games are just more suited and play better on the big screen

@TheMysticOne that’s eerily similar to my backlog!! Got Plus games for the PS3 not completed! And Vita games ... and PS4 ... and random PS Store sales (it goes on!).

I’ve probably got enough games to see me through to retirement!

When I finally do get a PS5, I’m looking forward to playing my PS4 backlog as I’m really gonna try and restrict any PS5 backlog ... watch me fail ...

Now that I know there are TWO vita games I wasn't aware of (this one and the original), that's two more purchases from me.
#vitaforever !

UPDATE: just tried to purchase the first game and I'm getting error message NP-2245-3 "can't connect to the store" error message. After a quick google this is happening to others today and also over the last 5-6 years sigh

that was REALLY IMPRESSIVE!!! I managed a few hordes, but not all of them. I thoroughly enjoyed playing Days Gone last year and can't wait to revisit it when I eventually get a PS5. I've yet to try the other modes (NG+, Survival and Challenge) so I've got plenty of means to try and replicate his feats! (and no doubt will fail ...)

I think the design of the console and controller are stunning. Distinctive and stylish!

There could be other variants in the same style, so if people didn’t want those particular characters, there’d be some a choice of others.

Here’s hoping !

(And a PS5 to go with it would be nice too ...)

@lumothesinner I’m in agreement here. I was chomping at the bit to get a PS4, then the Pro. I enjoyed the hype of the PS5 and can’t wait to try the DualSense.

But with the various issue reports mentioned here and other reputable sites, I’m getting the impression that the OS was rushed out. I’ll wait until next year and the basic things which shouldn’t be defective are fixed until I get one.

I’ll be beaming when I get one though!

I got it for free via the link in the article. There was another version which was 80% off, leaving that version at £2.99. I thought it was cross-buy, so I had a look on the Vita store (and “legacy/old” web store) & it was indeed! Except the free one is for PS4 only. Free is free, I guess; can’t complain

For me, a better Plus offering than last month. I’ve been keen to try Vampyr for months but been too tight to buy it!! I know it’s not considered a 10/10 game, but I’m looking forward to it.

As for NFS, I’ll probably give it a go and will see. Not liking the micro transactions element, but I’m a grown up so won’t buy any and will delete the game if it pesters / nudges me into doing so.

I’m really interested to see how Plus will be next month - I’m expecting the usual 2x PS4 games, and the advertised Collection for PS5 and ....? Anything else ...? Hmmmm. Will find out in about a month!

All very bizarre and not confusing at all! As I’m probably one of the 6 PS4 people to not have played the original (despite buying the GOTY edition ...) I think I’ll just play that version on my PS5 and buy the PS5 version of MM

I really enjoyed it. Saw more of the games we saw in the first reel and some ones wasn’t expecting.

Enjoyed the new FF more than I thought I would. I wasn’t surprised by the price for the disc version and have budgeted accordingly. We can find out more about the UI between now and launch day.

But pre order info please ...?

the vita video made me smile ... shame it's not going to be a real thing; I'd have loved to play it on my PSV, especially as it's comfier to hold than my switch lite ...

@Marquez I’d forgotten that! So I’m increasing my excitement levels accordingly ! 😉😃

As much as I want to know price and pre-order availability (and a bit more about BC), from reading the text about this on the blog, it says to me that this is purely about the games, not the machine ... please (please, please!) let me be wrong!

I’ve had a quick browse of PSP and there’s a good few games I can add to my VR backlog! Think Moss is top of the list, with Battlezone, Tumble and Star Trek Bridge crew to follow!

This is good news. I love my PSVR but have not shown it any love as was binge-playing both The Last of Us’s (and my Switch sssshh) but it’s well overdue for some playtime - and this sale will help!

@get2sammyb that sort of advertising is less in your face and less game disrupting. I don’t object to that type of product placement (Superfrog did exactly the same with Lucozade and back when she was built of less polygons, Lara Croft advertised the same drink)

It would appear that EA have done a U-turn on the invasive ads ... source: Eurogamer