Nothing less than they deserve, people have been persisting with their slop way past it's sell by date. There are better shooters out there and you don't have to look hard.
Fantastic game but boy was it a depressing peek into the coming future. I wanted to get the platinum but playing it too long never left me in a good headspace after.
Still Playstation's biggest IP and it's nice seeing they're supporting it long past it's initial release. Going from playing the basic Ridge Racer as a boy to playing the demo of the first was such a magical leap, big fan ever since.
If they can somehow have discs play via a dock I'd be totally onboard with a new Sony handheld, even if it's just to verify that you can play it because it's inserted.
@TrollOfWar I love your receipts! Bill Gates is that you!? 👀
Personally, I've had distaste towards Xbox ever since most of my mates defected after the PS2 and got a 360 instead of PS3 (leaving me on my jack jones for the first few slow years). Microsoft are the richest out of the 3 yet are the most money-grubbing of the 3, make it make sense.
@11001100110zero you're talking to a self-professed luddite, I try to have as little of that intrusive nonsense as possible. Kinect and trying to stop people using second hand copies are what shot themselves in the foot initially with gamepass putting the nail in the coffin imo. They tried to offset the cost of Activision and Bethesda by trying to become Netflix with gamepass and locking people down to a subscription model.
You're right saying most of their damage was self inflicted; when your exclusives only really consist of Halo, Forza and Gears vs what you get on PlayStation (or Nintendo to be fair) then people are only rightly going to switch allegiance unless they're die hard. I have no doubt PSN would still be free if Xbox didn't standardise a charge and in general they've brought about the most anti-consumer practices of the big 3.
I actually feel for my mates still persisting with supporting their brand at this point, the writings been on the wall since the PS4 left Xbox One for dead. Captain going down with their ship kind of sentiment, I half respect it.
@nomither6 I still actively have to use my launch PS3 because it still does things my PS5 Pro can't. I'd 100% pay premium if it was the "ultimate" PlayStation, big ask though, I get it.
I like the openness of PC but the never ending updates and tweaking to get things running properly mean I'll always prefer PlayStation for it's ease of use. I'm too deep into the PS ecosystem to ever jump ship anyway (physical stretching back to PS1, digital to PS3) but if Valve are successful then it'll be interesting to see if Sony continue to give them ports. PlayStation also still support physical media which PC have let die.
I've put a silly amount of hours into GT7, wish they'd allow me to cash in on unused parts. It actually feels impossible to get 100% of the cars because of the silly prices. I want some free credits if the newbies are getting 'em Polyphony!
These games generate more than enough money yearly to pay employees properly to do the work they'd rather offload onto AI, it's nothing more than greed.
They've been dragging the franchise through the dirt for years now, AI just says I couldn't be bothered. The golden age period of COD4 to BOII is long gone, I'm just glad the servers are still up on PS3.
@Dr_ENT I only got the 5 Pro in April after holding out on the PS4 Pro so I hope you're right. I say they extend it's cycle as long as possible to make the upgrade worth the leap. Make the standard console "Pro" spec worthy out the gate and make the handheld the lower spec choice.
@TrollOfWar All correct points but nobody is holding a gun to these devs heads and making UE5 compulsory. Death Stranding 2 is a prime example of a studio developing their own engine, doubling down on a single ecosystem and then technically knocking it out of the park. It's too convenient to default to UE5 this gen; let's see more artistry and individuality in the industry again. Make a profit yes, but prioritise quality first and foremost.
@TrollOfWar it could result in that for sure, my only worry are the devs continuing to hold back the PS5 even more after finally beginning to release from the shackles of the PS4. Always great to have a game run 60fps but you want it looking half decent too, especially if you just shelled out for a PS5 Pro.
As long as they don't allow the Switch 2 and Series S releases to botch the PS5 edition in any way I don't see a problem with it, go and make your money Square Enix!
Sony need to stop giving the incentive away to owning a PlayStation; give them nothing and look to Xbox as what happens if you fold. Nintendo are going from strength to strength (dastardly policies and all) because they stubbornly back themselves. You want to play a Nintendo game - you need a Nintendo console, once you go the Xbox route there's no need in having one in the first place!
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Re: Code Veronica the Next Resident Evil Remake, Say New Reports
Would love a new Outbreak game, the world is ready for it this time around.
Re: Ubisoft All-Timer Far Cry 3 Is Getting a 60fps Update on PS5, with More to Follow
Perfect reason to get back to playing it then, my favourite Far Cry for sure. Any hopes of getting 60fps on the AC Ezio Trilogy?
Re: 'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise
Nothing less than they deserve, people have been persisting with their slop way past it's sell by date. There are better shooters out there and you don't have to look hard.
Re: PS1 Ridge Racer Poised for PS5, PS4 via PS Plus Premium
@get2sammyb the PSP version was so much better than what the PS2 had.
Re: PS1 Ridge Racer Poised for PS5, PS4 via PS Plus Premium
My first Playstation game 😘
Re: Former PS4 Exclusive Detroit: Become Human Has Now Sold 15 Million Copies
Fantastic game but boy was it a depressing peek into the coming future. I wanted to get the platinum but playing it too long never left me in a good headspace after.
Re: Going Platinum #7: Burnout Paradise Remastered
Respect, this one's a grind to get, albeit a top game to play. Loved the original on PS3!
Re: 'PS5 Pro Gets the Short End of the Stick Again': Fans Gutted New HYPERPOP Console Covers Don't Support Supercharged System
Gimme official anniversary grey covers for the Pro, give me the illusion of grandeur.
Re: South Park Is Coming to Fortnite, But Fans Aren't Sure Exactly How It'll Work
It doesn't work if you have to heavily water down South Park (which you'll HAVE to)...
Re: 'We Will Talk About Persona 4 Revival in 2026': Atlus Teases Big 30th Anniversary for JRPG Series
Hope they release it complete first time around without needing DLC. I love their games but I'm so tired of their nickel 'n dime shenanigans.
Re: New Spyro Game Hopium Builds as Ex-Toys for Bob Artist Reinforces Rumours
Surely they need to give the Spyro and Crash trilogies 60fps patches before anything new?
Re: 'Sony's Never Experienced This Phenomenon Before': PS5 Smash Hit Gran Turismo 7 Getting Stronger Over Time
Still Playstation's biggest IP and it's nice seeing they're supporting it long past it's initial release. Going from playing the basic Ridge Racer as a boy to playing the demo of the first was such a magical leap, big fan ever since.
Re: 2016's The Division Now Runs Smoother Than Ever on PS5
Far Cry 3 and Blood Dragon next please 🙏
Re: Disappointment as PS2 All-Timer SoulCalibur 3 Launches on PS5, PS4 without Trophies
Re-release Soul Caliber II HD on PS5.
Re: Sony Allegedly Encouraging Devs to Use PS5's New Low Power Mode, Prompting Fresh PS6 Handheld Speculation
@twitchtvpat Haven't got a Portal but I'd imagine it would add input delay vs having it on the storage and playing natively, no?
Re: Sony Allegedly Encouraging Devs to Use PS5's New Low Power Mode, Prompting Fresh PS6 Handheld Speculation
If they can somehow have discs play via a dock I'd be totally onboard with a new Sony handheld, even if it's just to verify that you can play it because it's inserted.
Re: Going Platinum #1: Rocket League
@MrStark I rinsed Resogun twice on PS4 and Vita for those plats, I remember the hunt being such an adrenaline fest, top, top game!
Re: Biggest Gran Turismo 7 Overhaul Yet in This Week's Spec 3 Update, Power Pack DLC
Love how much they've been supporting GT7, I'll drop some money on that DLC out of good will for all the freebies alone.
Re: PS5 Is Edging Out the Switch 2 in the UK So Far This Year
GTA 6 is coming, more and more people are getting on board to play that. Switch 2 won't have that, at least for a while anyway.
Re: You Can Buy a Fully-Fledged PS5 for the Same Price as a Less Powerful Xbox Series S Right Now
@TrollOfWar MGS4 got me through it
Re: You Can Buy a Fully-Fledged PS5 for the Same Price as a Less Powerful Xbox Series S Right Now
@TrollOfWar I love your receipts! Bill Gates is that you!? 👀
Personally, I've had distaste towards Xbox ever since most of my mates defected after the PS2 and got a 360 instead of PS3 (leaving me on my jack jones for the first few slow years). Microsoft are the richest out of the 3 yet are the most money-grubbing of the 3, make it make sense.
Re: You Can Buy a Fully-Fledged PS5 for the Same Price as a Less Powerful Xbox Series S Right Now
@11001100110zero you're talking to a self-professed luddite, I try to have as little of that intrusive nonsense as possible. Kinect and trying to stop people using second hand copies are what shot themselves in the foot initially with gamepass putting the nail in the coffin imo. They tried to offset the cost of Activision and Bethesda by trying to become Netflix with gamepass and locking people down to a subscription model.
You're right saying most of their damage was self inflicted; when your exclusives only really consist of Halo, Forza and Gears vs what you get on PlayStation (or Nintendo to be fair) then people are only rightly going to switch allegiance unless they're die hard. I have no doubt PSN would still be free if Xbox didn't standardise a charge and in general they've brought about the most anti-consumer practices of the big 3.
Re: You Can Buy a Fully-Fledged PS5 for the Same Price as a Less Powerful Xbox Series S Right Now
I actually feel for my mates still persisting with supporting their brand at this point, the writings been on the wall since the PS4 left Xbox One for dead. Captain going down with their ship kind of sentiment, I half respect it.
Re: 'We Believe It's Feasible': Emulation Studio Working on PS3 Support for Modern Consoles
@nomither6 I still actively have to use my launch PS3 because it still does things my PS5 Pro can't. I'd 100% pay premium if it was the "ultimate" PlayStation, big ask though, I get it.
Re: 'We Believe It's Feasible': Emulation Studio Working on PS3 Support for Modern Consoles
Big killer feature if they can get PS6 generationally backwards compatible, we can but dream.
Re: PS5 Welcome Hub Update Adds New Stat Tracking, Backgrounds
@nomither6 Team XMB! ✊
Re: Valve's Steam Machine May Not Be As Affordable As a PS5
I like the openness of PC but the never ending updates and tweaking to get things running properly mean I'll always prefer PlayStation for it's ease of use. I'm too deep into the PS ecosystem to ever jump ship anyway (physical stretching back to PS1, digital to PS3) but if Valve are successful then it'll be interesting to see if Sony continue to give them ports. PlayStation also still support physical media which PC have let die.
Re: Gran Turismo 7's New Bonus Credits Offer Feels Cruel for Current Players
I've put a silly amount of hours into GT7, wish they'd allow me to cash in on unused parts. It actually feels impossible to get 100% of the cars because of the silly prices. I want some free credits if the newbies are getting 'em Polyphony!
Re: Don't Expect a Resident Evil Requiem Demo, Capcom Has 'No Plans'
It's Resident Evil... They're sold on name alone by this point, usually warranted too.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Controversial AI Use Is Even Attracting Attention of US Politicians
These games generate more than enough money yearly to pay employees properly to do the work they'd rather offload onto AI, it's nothing more than greed.
Re: Embarrassing AI Art Plagues Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Launch
They've been dragging the franchise through the dirt for years now, AI just says I couldn't be bothered. The golden age period of COD4 to BOII is long gone, I'm just glad the servers are still up on PS3.
Re: PS5 'In the Middle' of Its Lifecycle, Claims Sony
@Dr_ENT I only got the 5 Pro in April after holding out on the PS4 Pro so I hope you're right. I say they extend it's cycle as long as possible to make the upgrade worth the leap. Make the standard console "Pro" spec worthy out the gate and make the handheld the lower spec choice.
Re: PS5, PS4 Userbase Keeps on Getting Bigger, Attracts More Players Year-on-Year
Long may it continue, I've been rocking with them since Christmas '96.
Re: The UK Government Shoots Down 'Stop Killing Games' Campaign in Official Debate
Surprise, surprise; government votes against policies of benefit to those they serve.
Re: The Real Star of Gran Turismo 7's Free PS5, PS4 Update Is a 312km/h Minivan
Having a few "oddball" cars has always been what GT is about, I'm just glad to finally see a new track.
They still need to add the option to sell unused car parts though, that or lower the price of some cars still costing 20,000,000.
Re: Don't Expect Any PS5 Exclusives from Square Enix in the Future
@Rich33 @TrollOfWar
After all this time giving Kojima credit for the Decima Engine... Appreciate the heads up guys 👍
Re: Don't Expect Any PS5 Exclusives from Square Enix in the Future
@TrollOfWar All correct points but nobody is holding a gun to these devs heads and making UE5 compulsory. Death Stranding 2 is a prime example of a studio developing their own engine, doubling down on a single ecosystem and then technically knocking it out of the park. It's too convenient to default to UE5 this gen; let's see more artistry and individuality in the industry again. Make a profit yes, but prioritise quality first and foremost.
Re: Don't Expect Any PS5 Exclusives from Square Enix in the Future
@TrollOfWar it could result in that for sure, my only worry are the devs continuing to hold back the PS5 even more after finally beginning to release from the shackles of the PS4. Always great to have a game run 60fps but you want it looking half decent too, especially if you just shelled out for a PS5 Pro.
Re: Don't Expect Any PS5 Exclusives from Square Enix in the Future
As long as they don't allow the Switch 2 and Series S releases to botch the PS5 edition in any way I don't see a problem with it, go and make your money Square Enix!
Re: Leaked Cross-Buy Icon on PS5 Hints at Mysterious Pro-Consumer Move from Sony
Sony need to stop giving the incentive away to owning a PlayStation; give them nothing and look to Xbox as what happens if you fold. Nintendo are going from strength to strength (dastardly policies and all) because they stubbornly back themselves. You want to play a Nintendo game - you need a Nintendo console, once you go the Xbox route there's no need in having one in the first place!
Re: PS2 Set to Remain King of Consoles as Nintendo Switch Sales Start to Stall
I didn't think any console would come close again after Sony put up those numbers, Nintendo just might do it (albeit I hope not lol)...
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 'Probably' Wouldn't Have Happened without GTA 5 DLC Cancellation
Trevor would fit right into the Red Dead universe, crazy guy.