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Each to their own, obviously, but I do not play Spiderman for the story...

They clearly mean their sales haven't taken a nose dive. They really won't care about comments from people who don't buy full price anyway.

I have no idea why everyone is so up in arms over pricing going up anyway. Everything is going up in price so why wouldn't games? They are bigger, better and cost significantly more to make.

Also, everyone moaning. When was the last time you even bought a game full price? You don't do it. You shop around and find a good deal.

And finally. Like it or not... whe you don't buy brand new full price, you are still accepting the price rise by buying it cheaper elsewhere or waiting for a sale. That's because the sale price is higher than previously. The discount is the same % NOT the same value.

Tekken 8, SF6, MK 1(2).

Even without a cost of living crisis, I'm only picking one fighting game to play in a calendar year. Let's hope Tekken 8 is 2024, but revealing characters at this frequency in May 2023 suggests it could be this year.

Poor planning to go up against SF6. MK was always likely around now too - given you are releasing a fighting game, you will obviously look closely at competitors and plan accordingly.

Tekken 8 so soon after SF6 and MK 1(2) is plain stupid.

5th PS4
4th PS5
3rd PS3
2nd PS2
1st PS1

This is the correct order. PS5 is a step in the right direction, but way too short. The PS5 sound would be great if it played after you select the account. It is therefore missing a startup sound that would play before loading the accounts. And would ideally be longer.

Is there an accessory that makes it ATB? 😉

There's no need to test Britain's resolve. We always stand by the correct decision.

As a Spurs fan... I got nothing. No, literally nothing. The trophy cabinet is empty.

Fighting games particularly rely on being bug free and certainly need to be well balanced, so the Betas make sense.

This bundle is literally just ripping you off... you can get marginally better deals on the console, and you can get much better deals on the software if you go physical - which, oh yea, the bundled console plays discs. Just plain silly.

@Phornix I watched a gameplay trailer for the Gollum game on Saturday and I'm still scratching my head Tuesday night. It looks utterly dreadful so far... I mean, I hope it proves to be much better than what they've shown, but yea, that's up there with some of the worst gameplay I've seen for a long time. The game wasn't particularly pleasing on the eyes either... no joking here, but didn't LOTRO look better than this?!

Definitely picking this one up!

It feels like the post-covid floodgates have finally opened in 2023! We're getting spoilt. Nevermind the money to buy them all... where is the time?!

Disc based console... with a download code. Nothing related to Final Fantasy on either the console or the controller.

Is there a reason Sony don't want to build more hype for this game? Too much hype already, or what?

I thought this was the most significant release in the console's history (taking into account the pandemic impact and GT7 getting off to a rough start). Sony Europe should have signed up for that controller they have in Japan... missed opportunity.

Considering the significance of the release isn't this review a little on the short side? The game is bigger and better, but why isn't there more to say about it then? As someone that hasnt played the previous game, I'm sorry to say I really didn't find this review very helpful at all!

I appreciate the updates for sure. Would love more tracks, even if it was remastered tracks from previous games actually, and I'd love more music too. It's good post release support, but we all know they could do a whole lot more...

When you consider how dominent COD and FIFA have been for literally decades, can we all just take a moment to soak in the magnitude of what's coming on the horizon? PlayStation without FIFA and without COD. Whatever your opinion and feeling, this is a significant moment.

Bring it on I say... change is overdue. Of course, easy for me to say. I don't have money riding on it!

But I'll say one thing... if Sony bring out a new FPS, I'll buy it and support it for 50-60 quid far sooner than I will lay down 500 on another console (whatever the console).

All games should have this feature on a shortcut button as a default. I applaud the developer for highlighting this feature, but at the same time, I'm scratching my head as to why in 2023 we are applauding such a basic feature that just should be available for everyone on every game.

In fact, isn't it something the hardware could implement itself? Making games more accessible (and this doesn't mean just addressing disabilities) is a good way to grow the industry.

I'd happily take a shorter RPG that has a decent, well written and constructed story with film quality voice acting.

Finally got around to finishing FF7 Remake this weekend, and for all its spectacular achievements... (and there are many), the voice acting and the frankly absolute nonsense that we sit through with the "story" is just utterly crap.

100s of millions being spent they say, well can you throw a salary at someone that can write a story without simply throwing in nonsense to drag it out? Sephiroth is one of the best characters ever created, but my god, what nonsense I have played here?!

A new MK game is always a great moment. I am a bit surprised we're not seeing another Injustice first though.

Sony claim they want to be the home of fighting games genre... surely they'd want a super hero fighting game for the masses, because as much as I adore MK... there's only so many copies of that game you will ever sell. Injustice has the potential to attract more players I think.

These developers are drawing false conclusions from their own asumptions and warped experiences (warped as a developer versus a core gamer consumer I mean).

All that money that was spent on Cyberpunk. How much of it do you think they spent on consumer research? Research BEFORE the game was made I mean... not gauging response to your advertising. It'll be a few thousand at most.

Do some actual factual research on RPGs and then make the game. You'll find we're not such a demanding bunch at all.

A decent story - not disjointed nonsense written by someone that's been locked in a basement their entire life would be a solid starting point.

Excited about a FF game for the first time since 12. Got the PS5 specifically for this title, and there will be many others that finally bite the bullet.

FF16 is the mass system seller title. GT7 should have been too (but will definitely help now it's in better shape). I'm playing GT7 while I wait, and there will be many, many others doing the same.

Glad PS5 has finally kicked off.

I love the "we won't rush" in the same sentence as "will have it to you this week".

Oh to go back to the days where finishing a game/significant DLC in half a week wasn't a rush.

Definitely looks interesting, but not impressed by the writing or that lead character. It's like Shadow Of Mordor levels of "I don't care about this character one bit!"

@Darude84 Yep I know what you mean. I do think there's a market for it though. I see there being core gamers who literally never use remote play - and these are the bread and butter for Sony.

There is definitely a growing market of less core gamer though, who don't have as much time (for various legitimate reasons) and therefore would be interested in finding ways to squeeze gaming into gaps within their schedule. Remote Play is genuinely a good solution for this.

Switch does this already, and Sony would be smart to target the Switch gamers that want a similar setup but with more AAA games the PS5 can provide.

Nintendo have masterfully reactivated an older gaming audience with Switch, and Sony should take the opportunity to swoop in and get them onto PS5 now as well.

We joke about it, but it's actually a pretty major flaw with the PS5 and having to uninstall and reinstall games to manage space for new games is definitely something that results in me buying less software overall.

@Darude84 You have to put the PS5 to sleep (not off) and then you turn it on from the device via Remote Play app.

As for the purpose... I guess the main point to make is that it works over the internet, so you can be anywhere in the world and play your PS5 - although if you're playing the disc, you only get one game to choose of course.

Depending on circumstances there are plenty of other reasons too. I don't put Mortal Kombat on the TV when the kids are about, as one example.

I honestly think EA losing the FIFA license is the catalyst for positive change. I'm looking forward to Jedi Survivor.

This sounds like something Sony would be exploring, but I suspect they ultimately rejected the idea.

You can use any mobile phone, tablet or even a portable monitor with an existing controller and achieve this at a cost of zero.

We all have phones. Most have tablets. A lot have the option of a portable monitor if working from home. I doubt Sony would bother with this product.

It's also about managing expectations. I pair am existing screen with an existing controller to play on Remote Play and I am a lot more forgiving when it doesn't work perfectly/ disconnects again. If I buy a dedicated device at a premium cost and it still doesn't work then "oh its your ISP" doesn't cut it as an excuse to rely on.