Co-op is welcome. Sony should make more first party co-op games. It is a shame. Co-op used to be ubiquitous but when currently can easily done by online, co-op is a dying breed. Even Capcom not remaking RE outbreak, which was such a fun back in the day.
What’s wrong with that? Ultimate version with early access is not new. You don’t need to pay if you don’t want to. Spoiler is easy to avoid for such a niche game. The story and plots always leak for bigger games and even if doesn’t leak, the story was there on social media as normal gamers don’t finish the game in a few days.
Articles like this are damaging game companies and then these sites again cry foul when they lay off employees.
This will be a reality test for a turn-based game. Marvel turn based game did not do well last year. Ifeel this would not do well too. Turn-based games are a niche genre today.
@Athrum Oh well, this is how it has been since they use a tiered system, and I am one of them. Worse for me, as my current sub expires on June 10th . I just need to time correctly next time.
I agree that not all first party games need to be state-of-the arts hundreds of millions budgeted games. I missed games like Heavy rain, Detroit, Until Dawn, Heavenly Sword etc, all of which are excellent with low budgets. Ray tracing, detailed grass are overrated and blown out of proportion by PC players. Reducing those extra would also help with frame rates even though that is not important for some games.
Origami makes me remember Heavy Rain. I want more games like this- Heavy Rain and Detriot becomes Human for me are unforgettable experiences. Story trumps everything.
Do you think it is related to the fact that Capcom develops all of their games in Japan? The west game development is mostly in trouble. Japanese people work so hard for a relatively low salary while due to cost of living and other multiple factors, game development cost, I think, is much higher in the west?
I always expect something like this could happen. There is no win for Microsoft here, whatever they choose. Last year they shift the blame on Sony and blind fanboys just take it but no excuse this year. A year old COD value has come down a lot as Sony usually gave out for free many times. But the new COD, no matter how bad the reviews are, always make loads of money. Will Microsoft break their promise (like they always do) and don't put it on GP day1? Or they keep their promise and eat their mega revenue loss? We shall see. Yes Playstation mostly contribute to the sale of COD but giving out the game free on whatever platform changes people's perceptions of that game's value, based on previous day 1 released games.
I used it, which is very convenient. Yes, there is YouTube, but pulling out the phone, typing and searching for the exact segment, and fast forwarding takes much more longer. Just because you don't use does not mean others don't. FFS, I can't believe those haters loitering around on the topics they said they have no interest in at all.
@__jamiie Ironically, no one says it is a great move after > 20 comments here. Stop your groundless fanboy accusations. It is also very different from gaming acquisition.
Paramount don't have a lot of money making franchise. Shame, the movie industry has been all about superheroes for over a decade. After COVID, only blockbusters make money, even that is no longer a given. But it would give an option for Sony to do a streaming service, as I feel none of them can do a proper streaming separately.
Xbox is basically gamepass and publisher now. Their consoles are doing even worse than previous gen despite the much cheaper Xbox S option and the notoriety associated with xbox one. Personally, I could not care less about their games release, owned Xbox series S for about a year but I don't finish a single game.
@Uncharted2007 Hence, I feel the price rise to 70 is justifiable. Gone are the days of late 90s and early 2000s when sequels came almost yearly. No matter what people say, I enjoyed all RE2, 3 and code veronica, although they came really close to each other. Gamers' expectation has unrealistically risen. Even this website marked down excellent Spider-Man 2 and RotR for similarity to predecessor or other games. I agree with RE 5 and 6. I wish they remastered them. Had a blast with the co-op run. I like them a lot, although some really hate them.
Say what you will. FF16 is an excellent game for me. Great story and combat. And excellent music and literally ground breaking Eikon battles. I would choose this kind of combat 100 times over turn-based.
I live in the UK. A lot wrong in the UK and it is beyond the scope of this article. But I don't think it is just because of to Brexit. It is just easier to point out the elephant in the room. Ukraine war does have impact on the whole Europe. And there is shortage of burse
@NEStalgia Haven’t read all yet but the first point. It is not just the haters, it is the media who tries to cater them. I have seen media give out very low score to such games like Suicide squad 3, 4 and haters engage a lot in such posts and on social media. Suicide squad - I only played demo so far and watched a few videos. In no way it is 3 or 4 low game. Just giving one example. And most don’t even review games like my hero academia or foamstars. It seems people and media starts talking about but is going to be very bad as soon as the game is gaas and not even see or try the game yet.
I think most live service games failed partly due to haters. They just don’t hate and forget them, they talk about it with almost every breath they take. They start hating with passion as soon as they heard the word. Unfortunately as they are the most vocal ones, it did have a big impact on such games.The thing is live service games such as Multiverse, Foamstars, My Hero academia are free and have a very solid foundation but haters just keep badmouthing without even giving a go. Heck even Gotham Knights and Suicide squad gameplays are good. And haters celebrate like there is no tomorrow once these games fail. The thing is you can play these games and have fun without spending a dime on MTX.
@Professor_Niggle I am living in a temporary accommodation, and I don't know if it is because its internet connection is slow. Mobile hotspots can't connect either.
@LifeGirl I think part of the problem is those games. Most casual gamers are staying there and not playing new games. For example, those who play Suicide Squad, Prince of Persia, and Foamstars etc are enjoying. But they aren't selling well. Services like Gamepass, Psplus also make gamers wait games for free.
Don't be fooled by haters (who start hating on the sound of live service games). Yes most live service games stink, but this one is quite a fun game. Yes, some cosmetics are expensive, but season pass is cheap, and you don't need to buy anything to enjoy the game. Definitely recommended.
Yes all media talk about it and that's how Palworld also became very successful overnight. Shame no media reviews or talking about Foamsters, which is also a great game.
Phil is a serial liar. Don't be surprised if all Xbox games will be released on other platforms. He is always like that—beating around the bush, backtracking, etc.
I will buy this after I play enough Foamstars. By the way, where is the review for Foamstar? It is actually a well made game with fun gameplay. Shame it doesn't get enough attention.
The trailer is epic. Need to buy this just to support the developer. I hope they remake FFX in the same vein. Hope to play the blitz ball in all of its glory.
The production vaule is higher than FF16. I thoroughly enjoyed FF16 including its action combat. But side quests can be made better, and its world is nothing compared to FF7R.
As a PlayStation gamer, I don’t want this. Microsoft m m at 3rd place is better. I can see they will sell GP on PlayStation with this and as mentioned by others, they will try to purchase more big third parties.
Still won't play it. GP model only works for live-service MP title. No surprise, they want to release these single-player titles on rival platform with a larger installed base.
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Re: Preview: LEGO Horizon Adventures Is an Unexpected But Very Pleasant Surprise
Co-op is welcome. Sony should make more first party co-op games. It is a shame. Co-op used to be ubiquitous but when currently can easily done by online, co-op is a dying breed. Even Capcom not remaking RE outbreak, which was such a fun back in the day.
Re: Preview: Astro Bot on PS5 Could Be the Best 3D Platformer This Side of Nintendo
Going to pre-order this. The astro playroom is fantastic.
Re: Square Enix Offers $30 Upgrade to Play Life is Strange: Double Exposure Two Weeks Early
What’s wrong with that? Ultimate version with early access is not new. You don’t need to pay if you don’t want to. Spoiler is easy to avoid for such a niche game. The story and plots always leak for bigger games and even if doesn’t leak, the story was there on social media as normal gamers don’t finish the game in a few days.
Articles like this are damaging game companies and then these sites again cry foul when they lay off employees.
Re: Criticised Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Demo Merely an 'Amuse-Bouche' of the Full Experience
Keep your expectations checked. This game tries to be too many things which usually don’t bode well although I don’t trust eurogamer.
Re: Xbox Explains Why It Shuttered Beloved Hi-Fi Rush Developer
Can you stop a bit of your Xbox news and post Destiny 2 the final shape review? It is well received by media and players afaik.
Re: French Turn-Based RPG Expedition 33 Announced for PS5 in Promising Debut Trailer
This will be a reality test for a turn-based game. Marvel turn based game did not do well last year. Ifeel this would not do well too. Turn-based games are a niche genre today.
Re: Big Discounts on PS Plus Subs, PS5 Consoles, and PSVR2 in Days of Play Promotion
@Athrum Oh well, this is how it has been since they use a tiered system, and I am one of them. Worse for me, as my current sub expires on June 10th . I just need to time correctly next time.
Re: Big Discounts on PS Plus Subs, PS5 Consoles, and PSVR2 in Days of Play Promotion
@Athrum You are the second one who comment this. Please read carefully, there is 30% discount for all new sub, which includes essential.
Re: Key Sony Exec Gives Eye-Opening Quotes on the Future of PlayStation and Gaming
I personally welcome this approach. Ray tracing, reflection in the puddle are overhyped by a very small minority of PC players.
Re: Sony Committed to Better First-Party Games, 'Richer' Experiences, More PS5 Users
I agree that not all first party games need to be state-of-the arts hundreds of millions budgeted games. I missed games like Heavy rain, Detroit, Until Dawn, Heavenly Sword etc, all of which are excellent with low budgets. Ray tracing, detailed grass are overrated and blown out of proportion by PC players. Reducing those extra would also help with frame rates even though that is not important for some games.
Re: Mini Review: Paper Trail (PS5) – Unique Origami-Style Puzzles Set in a Gorgeous World
Origami makes me remember Heavy Rain. I want more games like this- Heavy Rain and Detriot becomes Human for me are unforgettable experiences. Story trumps everything.
Re: Capcom Hits Record High Profits for Seventh Year in a Row
Do you think it is related to the fact that Capcom develops all of their games in Japan? The west game development is mostly in trouble. Japanese people work so hard for a relatively low salary while due to cost of living and other multiple factors, game development cost, I think, is much higher in the west?
Re: This Year's Call of Duty May Not Be Included in Xbox Game Pass After All
I always expect something like this could happen. There is no win for Microsoft here, whatever they choose. Last year they shift the blame on Sony and blind fanboys just take it but no excuse this year. A year old COD value has come down a lot as Sony usually gave out for free many times. But the new COD, no matter how bad the reviews are, always make loads of money. Will Microsoft break their promise (like they always do) and don't put it on GP day1? Or they keep their promise and eat their mega revenue loss? We shall see. Yes Playstation mostly contribute to the sale of COD but giving out the game free on whatever platform changes people's perceptions of that game's value, based on previous day 1 released games.
Re: Sony Wants You To Aid Your Fellow Gamers via Community Game Help
I used it, which is very convenient. Yes, there is YouTube, but pulling out the phone, typing and searching for the exact segment, and fast forwarding takes much more longer. Just because you don't use does not mean others don't. FFS, I can't believe those haters loitering around on the topics they said they have no interest in at all.
Re: Sony and Apollo Reportedly Make $26 Billion All-Cash Paramount Bid
@__jamiie Ironically, no one says it is a great move after > 20 comments here. Stop your groundless fanboy accusations. It is also very different from gaming acquisition.
Re: Sony and Apollo Reportedly Make $26 Billion All-Cash Paramount Bid
@Toot1st FTC will probably review it but will approve it given that Disney buying Fox was a much bigger merger.
Re: Sony and Apollo Reportedly Make $26 Billion All-Cash Paramount Bid
Paramount don't have a lot of money making franchise. Shame, the movie industry has been all about superheroes for over a decade. After COVID, only blockbusters make money, even that is no longer a given. But it would give an option for Sony to do a streaming service, as I feel none of them can do a proper streaming separately.
Re: Many, Many More Xbox Ports Plotted for PS5, New Speculation Suggests
Xbox is basically gamepass and publisher now. Their consoles are doing even worse than previous gen despite the much cheaper Xbox S option and the notoriety associated with xbox one. Personally, I could not care less about their games release, owned Xbox series S for about a year but I don't finish a single game.
Re: Rumour: Resident Evil 9 Reveal and Release Imminent, Out in January
@Uncharted2007 Hence, I feel the price rise to 70 is justifiable. Gone are the days of late 90s and early 2000s when sequels came almost yearly. No matter what people say, I enjoyed all RE2, 3 and code veronica, although they came really close to each other. Gamers' expectation has unrealistically risen. Even this website marked down excellent Spider-Man 2 and RotR for similarity to predecessor or other games.
I agree with RE 5 and 6. I wish they remastered them. Had a blast with the co-op run. I like them a lot, although some really hate them.
Re: Rumour: Resident Evil 9 Reveal and Release Imminent, Out in January
I hope it is not first person view or at least there is 3rd person view option.
Re: Earth Defense Force 6 Heads West on PS5, PS4 This July
This won't sell as well as HD2. While I like HD2, EDF is a better game with much more depth and fun.
Re: TV Show Review: Knuckles - Fun, Lighthearted Spin-Off Eases the Wait for Sonic 3
Game based movies and series are doing very well lately. If you havent watched, also try twisted metal. Ot os quite an underrated show.
Re: Stellar Blade (PS5) - A Stellar PS5 Debut Destined to Become a Fan Favourite
Glad it scores high. Another high mark for PS exclusive. But it's cons are similar to rise of the ronin which only scores 6 by you. Why?
Re: Sand Land (PS5) - Open World Adaptation Is a Demonic Delight
How long it takes to finish the game?
Re: Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide (PS5) - A Fantastic Sendoff for Square's Action RPG
Say what you will. FF16 is an excellent game for me. Great story and combat. And excellent music and literally ground breaking Eikon battles. I would choose this kind of combat 100 times over turn-based.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Rise of the Ronin Rides Again, Refuses to Leave Top 3
Pushsqaure really wants this game to fail. Do you really need to include 'Don't get us wrong, it's nothing amazing?'
Re: SEGA Drops Relic Entertainment and Cuts Back Across the UK
I live in the UK. A lot wrong in the UK and it is beyond the scope of this article. But I don't think it is just because of to Brexit. It is just easier to point out the elephant in the room. Ukraine war does have impact on the whole Europe. And there is shortage of burse
Re: Days Gone Dev Bend Studio Staffing Up for 'AAA Live Service' Game
@NEStalgia Haven’t read all yet but the first point. It is not just the haters, it is the media who tries to cater them. I have seen media give out very low score to such games like Suicide squad 3, 4 and haters engage a lot in such posts and on social media. Suicide squad - I only played demo so far and watched a few videos. In no way it is 3 or 4 low game. Just giving one example. And most don’t even review games like my hero academia or foamstars. It seems people and media starts talking about but is going to be very bad as soon as the game is gaas and not even see or try the game yet.
Re: Hasbro Threatens More D&D Games as Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Chases Greener Pastures
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Re: Days Gone Dev Bend Studio Staffing Up for 'AAA Live Service' Game
I think most live service games failed partly due to haters. They just don’t hate and forget them, they talk about it with almost every breath they take. They start hating with passion as soon as they heard the word. Unfortunately as they are the most vocal ones, it did have a big impact on such games.The thing is live service games such as Multiverse, Foamstars, My Hero academia are free and have a very solid foundation but haters just keep badmouthing without even giving a go. Heck even Gotham Knights and Suicide squad gameplays are good. And haters celebrate like there is no tomorrow once these games fail. The thing is you can play these games and have fun without spending a dime on MTX.
Re: Hasbro Threatens More D&D Games as Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Chases Greener Pastures
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Re: Rise of the Ronin (PS5) - A Safe, Outdated Open World Game
Harsh review. Outdated? Open world can't be much more different. Most reviews gave 7 and above.
Re: Feb 2024 USA Sales: Helldivers 2 Kills It as 2024's Best-Selling Game So Far
@Professor_Niggle I am living in a temporary accommodation, and I don't know if it is because its internet connection is slow. Mobile hotspots can't connect either.
Re: Feb 2024 USA Sales: Helldivers 2 Kills It as 2024's Best-Selling Game So Far
I just bought helldivers. It said can't establish netwrok connection. I thought the server issue is now fixed?
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Is Up to Three Times Faster Than PS5 as Specs Surface
I would definitely buy it when it is released. Could easily trade in with the current one.
Re: Dragon Ball Manga Icon Akira Toriyama Passes Aged 68
Truly a legend! A great loss for manga, anime and even for video games.
Re: 900 PlayStation Employees Laid Off, London Studio Closed
@LifeGirl I think part of the problem is those games. Most casual gamers are staying there and not playing new games. For example, those who play Suicide Squad, Prince of Persia, and Foamstars etc are enjoying. But they aren't selling well. Services like Gamepass, Psplus also make gamers wait games for free.
Re: Foamstars Season 2 Groovy Disco Adds New Playable Character, Extra Missions, More
Don't be fooled by haters (who start hating on the sound of live service games). Yes most live service games stink, but this one is quite a fun game. Yes, some cosmetics are expensive, but season pass is cheap, and you don't need to buy anything to enjoy the game. Definitely recommended.
Re: Biggest Dying Light 2 Update Yet Has a PS5, PS4 Reloaded Edition
Wish it was a third person view. First person view with Parkour is a bad combo.
Re: Helldivers 2 on PS5, PC Is One of the Biggest Games on the Planet Right Now
Yes all media talk about it and that's how Palworld also became very successful overnight. Shame no media reviews or talking about Foamsters, which is also a great game.
Re: Microsoft Exec on Helldivers 2: I'm Not Sure Who It Helps By Not Being on Xbox
Port begging. Unlike Xbox, PlayStation can't be played on most of the screens; hence, needs to have exclusives to tie customers down to their system.
Re: Xbox Is Bringing Four Exclusives to PS5, But It Won't Say Which
Phil is a serial liar. Don't be surprised if all Xbox games will be released on other platforms. He is always like that—beating around the bush, backtracking, etc.
Re: Arrowhead Recruiting Devs to 'Accelerate and Beef Up' Helldivers 2 Content Plans
I will buy this after I play enough Foamstars. By the way, where is the review for Foamstar? It is actually a well made game with fun gameplay. Shame it doesn't get enough attention.
Re: Preview: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Feels Like a Strong Step Forward from Remake
The trailer is epic. Need to buy this just to support the developer. I hope they remake FFX in the same vein. Hope to play the blitz ball in all of its glory.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Huge PS5 Demo Out Now, Junon Update Coming Before Full Release
The production vaule is higher than FF16. I thoroughly enjoyed FF16 including its action combat. But side quests can be made better, and its world is nothing compared to FF7R.
Re: Microsoft Has Apparently Been Stocking Up on PS5 Devkits as Xbox Pivots
@Shushibda he always lies if you didn’t know it by now.
Re: Microsoft Has Apparently Been Stocking Up on PS5 Devkits as Xbox Pivots
As a PlayStation gamer, I don’t want this. Microsoft m m at 3rd place is better. I can see they will sell GP on PlayStation with this and as mentioned by others, they will try to purchase more big third parties.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Console Exclusive Starfield Is Setting a Course for PS5
Still won't play it. GP model only works for live-service MP title. No surprise, they want to release these single-player titles on rival platform with a larger installed base.
Re: Evidence of Rockin' Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi Rush Coming to PS5 Continues to Mount
Played sleds than an hour on gamepass. Not for me, hate rhythm game.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demands Nearly 150GB of PS5 Storage Space
Quite packed up first quarter with one great game after another.