This would be getting worse and not just in the US. Some people say oh free games, only cosemtic items but young people would spend a lot more than buying AAA games on these costemtics, in game items, emotes. Such a shame.
It is indeed quite impressive. By this point during PS4 cycle, I have already owned 3 x PS4. Traded in PS4 with sim and then with pro. Each time only paid a small amount. But Sony no longer do this kind of promo in PS5 and I am still stuck with original digital edition.
I as a kid beat that game multiple times. I don't even know there was an AI baked in. New generation is so used to easy games and can't cope with this?
This inevitable. Even with gamepass of 1$ promo, the sales of Xbox consoles keep going down. They might mess up xbox one launch but they did everything correctly with serie S/X, yet the sales of the new gen is even worse than the infamous Xbox one. With PS5 holding GTA 6's advertisements, Xbox sale would even get worse next year. They do have very mighty cloud infrastratures and massive money pot, so MS will stay around in gaming scenes as publishers and cloud.
@DennisReynolds I swear BF 2042 plays the same as BF 6 beta. I never notice 2042 is a hero shooter as well. Now I admit I am never a fan of COD or BF, so may not notice a minor difference.
@Steeleye50 Then you could say Xbox S/X was a lot worse with 0 exclusive for a year. I also dont see any game sold for 90 USD, not sure you mean other countries dollar. The price raise was from 70 to 80 for some games, which will be continually updated. Even DK was priced at 70.
The only Nintendo game which is 80$ is mario kart world, which you can easily buy with extra 50$ when purchased in bundle. The physical version was also available below rrp in multiple retails, at least in the UK. So wouldn’t call Nintendo is alone on this path. Microsoft pricing 80$ for outer world is wild as in terms of popularity of franchise, it is nowhere near to Mario.
@Exerion76 Sure for such a long and storied gaming history, I want more examples. Parasite eve 1 and 2 difference is mostly game play type change when square was doing experimental stuf (basically adopting more traditional survival horror game which is nothing new at that time with SH and RE at the top og their popularity). RE 3 to 4 is between console generation where technical improvements allow significant improvement. RE 2 and 3 are exactly the same with reused asset. Remember RE4 over the shoulder camera angle is still widely used to this day. Don’t know about others. How about you give some modern examples too?
People calling this more of the same are ridiculous. There is a reason it is called ghost of Yotei (as this is basically got 2). You can dislike this for any reason. But for more of the same is ridiculous. What would you realistically want more to change? There are now different weapons, and even guns. And those people can you give me one game where direct sequel changes dramatically? Don't say graphics as gone are the days of drastically different graphics between generations.
Nothing special about this game, except being an inspired Uncharted game. I was hoping its combat is Wuxia inspired but no, it fought like assassin creed.
Portable consoles are overhyped. Nintendo switch selling really well is due to its software rather than its portability (maybe except in japan). Steam deck is successful but its sale is still under 5 million.
It seems there are no more rats. Likely spin-off. The cut scene at the end of 2 makes them run out of idea. They should have shown early or late 1800s, rather than modern era where the rat mechanics wouldn't work.
Some people just love to moan for everything. I wonder whether they feel hurt by this delay, bugs, silence etc. When Cyberpunk was released with buggy mess, they moan that should be delayed blah blah. Now GTA 6 delayed, they moan no more interest blah blah. When TLOU 2 delayed, they moan it is announced too early, and then Sony becomes more silent about their game development, they moan no communication.
Some people try so hard to fail this game. I have never played a single AC game in my life. These pathetic haters complain from left to right aspects from optional lgbt to a Yasuke eating watermelon. Poor haters, they must be fuming if this game sold well.
More gamers but these more gamers play the same game in Roblox, Fortnite, Counter Strike for ages. And more people play only mobile. The reality is a lot of games bombed in sales, live service or not.
It is not just Sony's. PC gamers are well known to pirate unless it is multiplayer. Hence GTA 6 would not be launched day and date despite the Rockstar is such a big developer. Even games that were launched day and date aren't successful, like Indiana Jones. Yeah yeah there is gamepass but its number is much lower than other games.
Convenience trumps everything. It is not like those discs last forever, in that sense you don't own it forever. Buying physical means you need to have place to store the, you need to change the disc to play another games etc. People like me who keeps moving usually don't want extra baggage. I have been entirely digital since 2016, and I have over 500 games in my library (including PS plus and some demo). Imagine where would I keep them if they are physical copies.
It is happening. Not just probably. We all know it, you know it. I personally don't care, the game isn't good anyway. But funny you keep mentioning whatever liar Phil said. We all know why their games are released on PlayStation, and Phil and some fans sound like they are doing a favor.
Netflix series was trash. Paul's films can be cheesy but entertaining and thus were successful. Welcome to Raccoon was mostly true to source except may be comical Leon. That probably showed films need some kind of twist and can't just follow games.
So if this game were badly reviewed, haters will rejoice, I told you so. If this game had great reviews, they would accuse reviewers of being woke. If this game didn’t sell (most likely no matter how the reviews turn out), they will keep saying go woke, go broke, blah blah. If this game succeeded, they will mostly stay quiet but still make accusations how gamers feed the agenda.
Many old games on EU list. Both EA 24 and 25 on list. But it seems football/ soccer is not as popular in the US. Maybe Sony should release on Switch 2, where there lots of platforming lovers. Not sure, Mario fans would revolt though. That would be quite a big shock.
At this point, Ubisoft is going to be bought pretty soon. It is just worth over 1 billion. It does own a lot of well known IPs. Sony should consider to buy it but the problem is it's bloated employee size.
@themightyant Doesn't matter. I say they are not the same, based on my own experience.
I don't want to bring politics on game site but I can't stop feeling pity whenever I see someone comment- 'oh it is the same, you are just being monitored by either US gov or CCP'. They think all gov are the same. A big No, man. No gov is perfect but believe me you haven't experienced the worst. Only then you know the difference, one;y then you would more appreciate your gov which you thought is an utter rubbish. You may think I am exagerrating but some thing, you need to experience to believe it.
@themightyant There in lies the problem. They are not the same. You need to know first before you can say they are the same. Yes they are a bigger bully. As their neighbor, I make this claim with 100% certainty. You know all about US bullying around the world. Their media also say whatever they earn. But how much do you know about China? Prejudice? My own experience is prejudice?
@themightyant Thats the point. All US companies ties with military are well known. Even if a few kept secret, then they will be revealed sooner or later, due to freedom of journalists. But it is totally untrue in Asia, especially in China. Everything is under control, all are brainwashed in schools and very patriotic to the extreme. A few whistleblowers are sent to camp. So you know most of US and western countries involvement in foreign affairs. China don't do that? They are even worse, a massive bully, supporting dictators. It isn’t just in the news. So yeah proof/ evidence are not reliable in Asia as they can be easily made.
How do I know? I m originally from Asia, a Chinese descent born in a neighboring country.
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Re: ARC Raiders Was the Most Googled Game of 2025, with Clair Obscur and Split Fiction Topping GTA 6
I mean GTA 6 is well known, even if you don't search for it, big AAA games news like GTA 6 are well advertised and also lots of posts on social media.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Lacklustre European Sales Continue Trending Downwards
It could also be because of EA FC PS5 bundle?
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for December 2025 Announced
great month. Lego and Killing Floor 3!!! Push Square should review KF3 now.
Re: 'Terrible' Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 European Sales Are a Devastating 63% Below Battlefield 6
@ElectricWizard I don’t think it is something amazing as COD is the only major new game released this month (also multi-platform)
Re: New Report Finds Almost Half of US Kids Are After In-Game Currency for Christmas
This would be getting worse and not just in the US. Some people say oh free games, only cosemtic items but young people would spend a lot more than buying AAA games on these costemtics, in game items, emotes. Such a shame.
Re: PS5 Is the Second Fastest Selling PlayStation Ever in the US, Despite Price Hikes and Production Issues
It is indeed quite impressive. By this point during PS4 cycle, I have already owned 3 x PS4. Traded in PS4 with sim and then with pro. Each time only paid a small amount. But Sony no longer do this kind of promo in PS5 and I am still stuck with original digital edition.
Re: Sony's Allowing Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Refunds Because the PS5, PS4 Compilation Is a 'Downright Nightmare' for Some
I as a kid beat that game multiple times. I don't even know there was an AI baked in. New generation is so used to easy games and can't cope with this?
Re: PS6 May Go Uncontested as Rumours of Next-Gen Xbox Cancellation Spiral
This inevitable. Even with gamepass of 1$ promo, the sales of Xbox consoles keep going down. They might mess up xbox one launch but they did everything correctly with serie S/X, yet the sales of the new gen is even worse than the infamous Xbox one. With PS5 holding GTA 6's advertisements, Xbox sale would even get worse next year.
They do have very mighty cloud infrastratures and massive money pot, so MS will stay around in gaming scenes as publishers and cloud.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Ghost of Yotei?
Started today. Only in the beginning. Such a beautiful game.
Re: Xbox's Perfect Dark Was Very Nearly Rescued by a Third-Party Publisher
I mean they could just change to perfect black. As PD IP isn’t strong anyway
Re: Sony Likens Its Fledgling Anime Business to the PS1 Era
@PuppetMaster Try Hosada's the girl who leapt through time. It is better than summer wars which isn't a small feat, given summer war is also great.,
Re: Battlefield 6's Open Beta Has Completely Blown Up
@DennisReynolds I swear BF 2042 plays the same as BF 6 beta. I never notice 2042 is a hero shooter as well. Now I admit I am never a fan of COD or BF, so may not notice a minor difference.
Re: Battlefield 6's Open Beta Has Completely Blown Up
I don't know what is the hype. It plays the same as BF 2042. But 2042 got all negative feedback.
Re: Jun 2025 USA Sales: PS4's Record Launch Month Stomped by Switch 2
@opo02 Then it is from 60 to 70$ as the only 80$ game now is Mario Kart, isn’t it?
Re: Jun 2025 USA Sales: PS4's Record Launch Month Stomped by Switch 2
@Steeleye50 Then you could say Xbox S/X was a lot worse with 0 exclusive for a year. I also dont see any game sold for 90 USD, not sure you mean other countries dollar. The price raise was from 70 to 80 for some games, which will be continually updated. Even DK was priced at 70.
Re: Xbox U-Turn the First Step Towards Gamers Rejecting $80 Games
The only Nintendo game which is 80$ is mario kart world, which you can easily buy with extra 50$ when purchased in bundle. The physical version was also available below rrp in multiple retails, at least in the UK. So wouldn’t call Nintendo is alone on this path. Microsoft pricing 80$ for outer world is wild as in terms of popularity of franchise, it is nowhere near to Mario.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Ghost of Yotei?
@Exerion76 Sure for such a long and storied gaming history, I want more examples. Parasite eve 1 and 2 difference is mostly game play type change when square was doing experimental stuf (basically adopting more traditional survival horror game which is nothing new at that time with SH and RE at the top og their popularity). RE 3 to 4 is between console generation where technical improvements allow significant improvement. RE 2 and 3 are exactly the same with reused asset. Remember RE4 over the shoulder camera angle is still widely used to this day. Don’t know about others. How about you give some modern examples too?
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Ghost of Yotei?
People calling this more of the same are ridiculous. There is a reason it is called ghost of Yotei (as this is basically got 2). You can dislike this for any reason. But for more of the same is ridiculous. What would you realistically want more to change? There are now different weapons, and even guns. And those people can you give me one game where direct sequel changes dramatically? Don't say graphics as gone are the days of drastically different graphics between generations.
Re: Mass Xbox Layoffs Begin, Everwild and Perfect Dark Both Reportedly Cancelled
Not that I am looking forward to but didn't they just show perfect dark just a couple months ago? WTH?
Re: Death Stranding 2 (PS5) - A Masterpiece in Every Sense
Ok, i should start playing 1 and then 2. I love games with great stories.
Re: Blood Message Is Uncharted Meets Ancient China, and It Looks Phenomenal
Nothing special about this game, except being an inspired Uncharted game. I was hoping its combat is Wuxia inspired but no, it fought like assassin creed.
Re: Blood Message Is Uncharted Meets Ancient China, and It Looks Phenomenal
@wiiware I love Spidey 2 story. What's wrong with it? The bond between Peter and Harry was strong, believable and thus the overall story is emotional.
Re: Two-Week Holiday, Bonus, Switch 2 for All Lies of P Devs After Game Sells 3 Million Units
@Dodoo Hold your horse. Do you know the work culture in Asia? And their salary?
Re: PS6's Rumoured Handheld Is Getting More Tangible by the Day
Portable consoles are overhyped. Nintendo switch selling really well is due to its software rather than its portability (maybe except in japan). Steam deck is successful but its sale is still under 5 million.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Playable in 1st and 3rd Person, New Screenshots
The best of both worlds. I am in for 3rd person.
Re: Invincible VS Is Another Tag Team Fighter to Anticipate on PS5
It is nowhere near to Marvel Tokon.
Re: Third Plague Tale Game Revealed for PS5, Out Next Year
It seems there are no more rats. Likely spin-off. The cut scene at the end of 2 makes them run out of idea. They should have shown early or late 1800s, rather than modern era where the rat mechanics wouldn't work.
Re: Gears of War Reloaded PS5 Gameplay Showcased for the First Time at Xbox Showcase
what is reloaded. It is only GOW 1?
Re: Third Plague Tale Game Leaks Ahead of Xbox Show, Out for PS5 in 2026
The 2nd one is bigger but definitely worse one.
Re: Sony Seemingly Readying Mobile Version of MLB The Show
Agree with others. If Sony wants to do some live service, it should be on mobile. It is where this model really thrives.
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Bombed So Hard, Warner Bros' Games Revenue Still Hasn't Recovered
Stupid title. If they don't release new game, how can we expect to recover revenue from last year's game, particularly from the bombed game.
Re: GTA 6's Trailer Was Captured on Standard PS5, Sony Likely Has Marketing Rights
I don't think Sony even need this at this point. Xbox is just a shell now with MS focusing on multiplatform.
Re: Talking Point: What Should Ghost of Yotei's Biggest PS5 Improvements Be?
Story is the most important. And why no mention of Legend mode? It was an addictive mode.
Re: Poll: Are You Disappointed by the GTA 6 Delay?
Some people just love to moan for everything. I wonder whether they feel hurt by this delay, bugs, silence etc. When Cyberpunk was released with buggy mess, they moan that should be delayed blah blah. Now GTA 6 delayed, they moan no more interest blah blah. When TLOU 2 delayed, they moan it is announced too early, and then Sony becomes more silent about their game development, they moan no communication.
Re: Listen to Ghost of Yotei's Epic Main Theme to Stay Hyped Ahead of October PS5 Launch
On this very short segment, I feel GoT OST is better.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5) - Daring, Quirky RPG Is an Absolute Must-Play
Turn based turns me off. Shame. Wish it was like FF 16.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Romance Misinformation Hits New Low on Social Media
Some people try so hard to fail this game. I have never played a single AC game in my life. These pathetic haters complain from left to right aspects from optional lgbt to a Yasuke eating watermelon. Poor haters, they must be fuming if this game sold well.
Re: Video Game Industry Caught in a 'Vicious Circle of Death and Rebirth', Says Helldivers Boss
More gamers but these more gamers play the same game in Roblox, Fortnite, Counter Strike for ages. And more people play only mobile. The reality is a lot of games bombed in sales, live service or not.
Re: London Is in Ruins for New PS5 Game Tides of Annihilation
The power looks really similar to FF16.
Re: Spider-Man 2's Looking Like Another PC Own Goal from Sony
It is not just Sony's. PC gamers are well known to pirate unless it is multiplayer. Hence GTA 6 would not be launched day and date despite the Rockstar is such a big developer. Even games that were launched day and date aren't successful, like Indiana Jones. Yeah yeah there is gamepass but its number is much lower than other games.
Re: Rise of the Ronin PC Port Announced for March 2025
@truerbluer But it has been 39.99 £ multiple times since Nov. And it will be again that price or even lower near PC launch.
Re: Fans Are Buying Fewer Boxed Video Games Than Ever in the US
Convenience trumps everything. It is not like those discs last forever, in that sense you don't own it forever. Buying physical means you need to have place to store the, you need to change the disc to play another games etc. People like me who keeps moving usually don't want extra baggage. I have been entirely digital since 2016, and I have over 500 games in my library (including PS plus and some demo). Imagine where would I keep them if they are physical copies.
Re: Is Starfield Coming to PS5? 'Keeping Games Off Other Platforms Is Not the Path for Us,' Says Xbox Boss
It is happening. Not just probably. We all know it, you know it. I personally don't care, the game isn't good anyway. But funny you keep mentioning whatever liar Phil said. We all know why their games are released on PlayStation, and Phil and some fans sound like they are doing a favor.
Re: PS Productions Plotting a Resident Evil Movie Reboot
Netflix series was trash. Paul's films can be cheesy but entertaining and thus were successful. Welcome to Raccoon was mostly true to source except may be comical Leon. That probably showed films need some kind of twist and can't just follow games.
Re: Preview: Assassin's Creed Shadows Is the Golden Ticket Ubisoft Needs
So if this game were badly reviewed, haters will rejoice, I told you so. If this game had great reviews, they would accuse reviewers of being woke. If this game didn’t sell (most likely no matter how the reviews turn out), they will keep saying go woke, go broke, blah blah. If this game succeeded, they will mostly stay quiet but still make accusations how gamers feed the agenda.
Re: PlayStation Reveals Top 20 Most Downloaded PS5 Games of 2024
Many old games on EU list. Both EA 24 and 25 on list. But it seems football/ soccer is not as popular in the US. Maybe Sony should release on Switch 2, where there lots of platforming lovers. Not sure, Mario fans would revolt though. That would be quite a big shock.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again, Now Out 20th March
At this point, Ubisoft is going to be bought pretty soon. It is just worth over 1 billion. It does own a lot of well known IPs. Sony should consider to buy it but the problem is it's bloated employee size.
Re: Gaming Colossus Tencent Added to US Blacklist, Accused of Ties to Chinese Military
@themightyant Doesn't matter. I say they are not the same, based on my own experience.
I don't want to bring politics on game site but I can't stop feeling pity whenever I see someone comment- 'oh it is the same, you are just being monitored by either US gov or CCP'. They think all gov are the same. A big No, man. No gov is perfect but believe me you haven't experienced the worst. Only then you know the difference, one;y then you would more appreciate your gov which you thought is an utter rubbish. You may think I am exagerrating but some thing, you need to experience to believe it.
Re: Gaming Colossus Tencent Added to US Blacklist, Accused of Ties to Chinese Military
@themightyant There in lies the problem. They are not the same. You need to know first before you can say they are the same. Yes they are a bigger bully. As their neighbor, I make this claim with 100% certainty. You know all about US bullying around the world. Their media also say whatever they earn. But how much do you know about China? Prejudice? My own experience is prejudice?
Re: Gaming Colossus Tencent Added to US Blacklist, Accused of Ties to Chinese Military
@themightyant Thats the point. All US companies ties with military are well known. Even if a few kept secret, then they will be revealed sooner or later, due to freedom of journalists. But it is totally untrue in Asia, especially in China. Everything is under control, all are brainwashed in schools and very patriotic to the extreme. A few whistleblowers are sent to camp. So you know most of US and western countries involvement in foreign affairs. China don't do that? They are even worse, a massive bully, supporting dictators. It isn’t just in the news. So yeah proof/ evidence are not reliable in Asia as they can be easily made.
How do I know? I m originally from Asia, a Chinese descent born in a neighboring country.