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Re: Going Platinum #1: Rocket League

omadeli

1st platinum I got was Resi 5 on PS3, good times with a steady co-op buddy at the time. I don't get the chance to get as many anymore but I still go out of way every now and then if they look achievable enough (and the game is half decent).

I thought I was hot with 52, some of you guys are next level.

Re: You Can Buy a Fully-Fledged PS5 for the Same Price as a Less Powerful Xbox Series S Right Now

omadeli

@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: Valve's Steam Machine May Not Be As Affordable As a PS5

omadeli

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: PS5 'In the Middle' of Its Lifecycle, Claims Sony

omadeli

@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: Don't Expect Any PS5 Exclusives from Square Enix in the Future

omadeli

@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

omadeli

@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: Leaked Cross-Buy Icon on PS5 Hints at Mysterious Pro-Consumer Move from Sony

omadeli

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!