@Ainu20 I thought the same, it sounds more like they're separating themselves from the competition of Switch 2 and that they're more focused on the TV experience of home console gaming.
The only one I would be interested in is Eiyuden Chronicle, which I already have on Switch (though the performance is dreadful, so I might swap over and play on PS5)
@TheFakulty Mine's just giving me the option to play it when I look on the PS App so I assume it's just an update if you already own it. Not at my PS5 currently to check though.
She's an actor doing a job. By all means if she does a bad job then you can comment, but it's not as if she has control over the story or the type of character she portrays. Personally I'm very excited as ND have yet to let me down from a gameplay standpoint, and their storytelling is top notch in my opinion.
The majority of games I buy digital, but this is ridiculous. If this was an online multiplayer title (as in one without an offline option) then I kind of get it, seeing as internet access is needed to actually play the game at all, so requiring internet access to download before starting isn't any different. Any single-player game should be able to be played on a console not connected to the internet, otherwise you're not selling a game, you're selling a frisbee that allows you to download a game.
Lots more unsuspecting Balatro addicts incoming, welcome to the club everyone. We have meetings every Thursday (or at least we would, if any of us could stop playing Balatro)
I enjoyed the first game, so I am very interested in the sequel. My personal hang-ups about not experiencing everything in the game will have to step aside by the sounds of it.
Nothing in particular to interest me this month, but being able to stream Hogwarts Legacy direct to my Portal will be nice. Not finished the first part of Lost Records yet so might play part 2 once I do get round to finishing it.
I mostly use mine for upcoming releases (so I know when preorders go live and I can check the price easily) or DLC for games I have and might consider them if they drop cheap enough. Because of this I rarely go above 10 games, but having a limit seems arbitrary.
You're free to have an opinion, and if you don't like something, vote with your wallet/reviews and leave it there. Threatening or harassing people will only work to get you in trouble.
I noticed a few of these pop up last week, thought it was odd they didn't do a full announcement as it's a hefty improvement to the amount of games you can stream.
EA CEO reading this article: "See, there is a lot of space open for a live service title, it's what people want, and it's not being filled because all of these games fail within a few weeks!"
It's a 9 from me, not fussed about the story aspects as that's not what MH is all about, but it's easily the best MH game I've played and the first one that's hooked me from the start.
I enjoyed the first one, it was rough around the edges and janky at times but it was enjoyable (if you can call it that), fair play to the team carrying on with everything else they're having to contend with.
I am enjoying it as I have historically been awful at MH, but that hasn't stopped me from loving them. I'll hopefully continue to improve as I get to the more difficult content in future updates.
The question really is how enjoyable are those 40 hours, or the additional content to plow through for double that. I guess we shall all have to wait and see.
Monster Hunter took me a LONG time to get into, but after how much fun I had with World and Rise I knew this was a day one buy, and I am not regretting my choice.
As they have done for a while with Monster Hunter, they will keep pumping the game full of extra content for months most likely, and that's before considering a full paid expansion.
I am yet to finish the game (because I am bad at soulslikes) but the premise and world are enough to keep pulling me back in every few months, so knowing there's more of the game coming is nice.
I said the same on the NintendoLife article, I'm not surprised or disappointed at the fact this underperformed. I tried the PS Plus trial for it and it was dull and just a much worse version of a Lego-style game, and it was also missing the multiplayer aspect that makes those games ideal for younger gamers.
What is obviously a shame is for those with no control over the decision making process that led to a bad game being released to be the ones affected as opposed to those in charge that pushed the game to be made in the first place. Hope they can find something else suitable soon.
I'll probably stay on Premium due to the streaming and having the Portal, it's just nice to be able to play quite a few games without having to have them downloaded taking up storage space.
I respect them for giving us free content after launch and not making people shell out extra for a 'Gold' or 'Ultimate' edition for content that's not even been made yet. This game will have me hooked for a long time!
@Thatguyoverthere I enjoyed it, nothing compared to the Arkham series but I played it to completion and didn't regret it. The multiple character angle is neat, but doesn't change anything significant other than a few special abilities.
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Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Teases Big Improvements for Future Updates
The game is great, it doesn't need anything new (although a photo mode would be nice) so I'm happy with whatever they decide to do with it.
Re: Borderlands 4 a $70 PS5 Game, Offers $100 and $130 Versions Too
After Randy's oh so well considered comments, I will be waiting until it's inevitably on PS Plus.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2025?
Having to say "game" in the premium poll is upsetting, Sony really not putting any effort into making it worth the money.
Re: Switch 2 Can't Achieve a Great Experience on Big Screens, PS5 Boss Implies
@EVIL-C Yeah Sony (and others) really haven't learnt their lesson with that.
Re: Switch 2 Can't Achieve a Great Experience on Big Screens, PS5 Boss Implies
@Truegamer79 they went all-in on the multimedia angle, and everyone was like "Nah, I'm good" 🤣
Re: Switch 2 Can't Achieve a Great Experience on Big Screens, PS5 Boss Implies
@Ainu20 I thought the same, it sounds more like they're separating themselves from the competition of Switch 2 and that they're more focused on the TV experience of home console gaming.
Re: 9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2025 Announced
The only one I would be interested in is Eiyuden Chronicle, which I already have on Switch (though the performance is dreadful, so I might swap over and play on PS5)
Re: Site News: Where's Our MindsEye PS5 Review?
Am I the only one who reads these articles as genuine questions? Like you've lost your review and are asking us to keep an eye out for it.
Re: Beast of Reincarnation Is an Action RPG from Pokémon Studio Game Freak
I love the combination of tech and nature in a game, this is one I will be looking out for, hopefully they do a good job.
Also very optimistic suggesting humanity still has 2000 years until extinction, have they looked around lately?
Re: Third Plague Tale Game Revealed for PS5, Out Next Year
I have my eye on this one, loved the first 2, happy to hear another is on the way.
Re: PlayStation Gets Guilty Gear Dev to Make Insane Marvel Fighting Game for PS5
Arc System Works are one of my favourite fighting game devs, I am very excited to see more of this!
Re: Hi-Fi Rush Studio Reopens, Hiring for New Action Game
"Everybody liked that"
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign (PS5) - A Ruthless Roguelike Reinvention of the Lands Between
I'm fine with just going back to Elden Ring. 238 hours and I'm not slowing down yet. Multiplayer is absolutely not my thing.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for June 2025 Announced
I've been back and forth about getting Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on PS5 or Switch, now I don't have to pick up either, nice.
Re: Ubisoft Game Riders Republic Will Be Made into a Movie, for Some Reason
Original ideas are hard, guys.
Re: The Sinking City Remastered Out Now in Surprise PS5 Launch
@TheFakulty Mine's just giving me the option to play it when I look on the PS App so I assume it's just an update if you already own it. Not at my PS5 currently to check though.
Re: Intergalactic PS5 Star 'Bootcamp-ing' with Neil Druckmann to Ignore the Haters
She's an actor doing a job. By all means if she does a bad job then you can comment, but it's not as if she has control over the story or the type of character she portrays. Personally I'm very excited as ND have yet to let me down from a gameplay standpoint, and their storytelling is top notch in my opinion.
Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
The majority of games I buy digital, but this is ridiculous. If this was an online multiplayer title (as in one without an offline option) then I kind of get it, seeing as internet access is needed to actually play the game at all, so requiring internet access to download before starting isn't any different. Any single-player game should be able to be played on a console not connected to the internet, otherwise you're not selling a game, you're selling a frisbee that allows you to download a game.
Re: Plenty of People Are Playing Expedition 33 on PS5, Despite Having to Actually Buy It
An I am one of them. Had to wait until today as I was away, but it's really great and well worth buying.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025 Announced
Lots more unsuspecting Balatro addicts incoming, welcome to the club everyone. We have meetings every Thursday (or at least we would, if any of us could stop playing Balatro)
Re: This Magical PS5 MMO Is Massively Flying Under the Radar
As it's free I'll give it a bash, but I'm likely to drop it like so many other MMOs I've tried.
Re: The Witcher 4 Dev Warns Against Beta Test Scam
At least I know mine is genuine, it came straight from Charlie Projekt and David Red.
Re: The Outer Worlds 2 Wants to Be Much More of an RPG Than the First Game
I enjoyed the first game, so I am very interested in the sequel. My personal hang-ups about not experiencing everything in the game will have to step aside by the sounds of it.
Re: 6 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Nothing in particular to interest me this month, but being able to stream Hogwarts Legacy direct to my Portal will be nice. Not finished the first part of Lost Records yet so might play part 2 once I do get round to finishing it.
Re: PS Portal System Update Out Today, with Big Improvements to PS Plus Cloud Streaming
Cloud streaming is the main way I use the portal now, hopefully they continue to improve it.
Re: Round Up: PS Plus Extra Game Blue Prince Is One of the Highest Rated Puzzlers Ever
I love a good puzzle game, so glad this is reviewing well, can't wait to dive in.
Re: Sony Stealthily Increases the Size of PS5, PS4's Needlessly Restrictive PS Store Wishlist
I mostly use mine for upcoming releases (so I know when preorders go live and I can check the price easily) or DLC for games I have and might consider them if they drop cheap enough. Because of this I rarely go above 10 games, but having a limit seems arbitrary.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Teases Fan-Favourite Sea Dragon's Return
Tri was my first Monster Hunter, I'm looking forward to tackling it again.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds' Huge Title Update 1 Detailed, Here's Everything You Need to Know
Grinding out my high rank armour and weapons, so this gives me another 10 days to get everything I want before they add more stuff I will want.
Re: Ubisoft Will Reportedly Fight for Assassin's Creed Shadows, Anti-Harassment Plan in Place
You're free to have an opinion, and if you don't like something, vote with your wallet/reviews and leave it there. Threatening or harassing people will only work to get you in trouble.
Re: PS Plus Members Can Now Use Their PS Portal Like a Legit Retro Handheld
I noticed a few of these pop up last week, thought it was odd they didn't do a full announcement as it's a hefty improvement to the amount of games you can stream.
Re: Another PS5 Live Service Title Does a Concord, Game and Dev to Close Two Weeks After PS5 Launch
EA CEO reading this article: "See, there is a lot of space open for a live service title, it's what people want, and it's not being filled because all of these games fail within a few weeks!"
Re: Preview: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Looks Stunning, Hits Hard, and Feels Fresh on PS5
I am ridiculously excited for this game, it's shaping up to be an excellent time.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Monster Hunter Wilds?
It's a 9 from me, not fussed about the story aspects as that's not what MH is all about, but it's easily the best MH game I've played and the first one that's hooked me from the start.
Re: The Sinking City 2 Teases PS5 Glow Up as Kickstarter Goes Live
I enjoyed the first one, it was rough around the edges and janky at times but it was enjoyable (if you can call it that), fair play to the team carrying on with everything else they're having to contend with.
Re: Poll: So, Is Monster Hunter Wilds 'Too Easy'?
I am enjoying it as I have historically been awful at MH, but that hasn't stopped me from loving them. I'll hopefully continue to improve as I get to the more difficult content in future updates.
Re: Take a Halberd to the Tainted in PS5, PS4 Metroidvania 9 Years of Shadows
I read that as 'Take a halberd to the taint' and no, I don't want to.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Length Between 40 and 80 Hours, New Game+ Under Consideration
The question really is how enjoyable are those 40 hours, or the additional content to plow through for double that. I guess we shall all have to wait and see.
Re: Round Up: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Previews Say You Need to Be Excited for This PS5 RPG
And I am excited, thank you very much.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster Hunter took me a LONG time to get into, but after how much fun I had with World and Rise I knew this was a day one buy, and I am not regretting my choice.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds' Big April Update Adds Harder Enemies as Difficulty Discourse Continues
As they have done for a while with Monster Hunter, they will keep pumping the game full of extra content for months most likely, and that's before considering a full paid expansion.
Re: Call of Duty Confirms Use of Generative AI in Blockbuster PS5, PS4 Franchise
@nessisonett the 6 fingers may just be another lesser-known side effect of the zombie plague, you don't know
Re: Hand on Heart, Lies of P: Overture PS5 Story Trailer Is Incredibly Evocative
I am yet to finish the game (because I am bad at soulslikes) but the premise and world are enough to keep pulling me back in every few months, so knowing there's more of the game coming is nice.
Re: PS Plus Extra Architectural Adventure Blue Prince Gets PS5 Release Date
Another to add to the list of 'games I probably never would have bought but because it's on Plus I'll give it a go'
Re: Funko Fusion Developer Reportedly Struck with Layoffs Following Disastrous Launch
I said the same on the NintendoLife article, I'm not surprised or disappointed at the fact this underperformed. I tried the PS Plus trial for it and it was dull and just a much worse version of a Lego-style game, and it was also missing the multiplayer aspect that makes those games ideal for younger gamers.
What is obviously a shame is for those with no control over the decision making process that led to a bad game being released to be the ones affected as opposed to those in charge that pushed the game to be made in the first place. Hope they can find something else suitable soon.
Re: PS Plus Members Are Upgrading to Higher Tiers on PS5, PS4
I'll probably stay on Premium due to the streaming and having the Portal, it's just nice to be able to play quite a few games without having to have them downloaded taking up storage space.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Isn't Out on PS5 Yet, But Capcom's Already Revealed Its First Free Updates
I respect them for giving us free content after launch and not making people shell out extra for a 'Gold' or 'Ultimate' edition for content that's not even been made yet. This game will have me hooked for a long time!
Re: 1,500 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Latest Huge PS Store Sale
@Thatguyoverthere I enjoyed it, nothing compared to the Arkham series but I played it to completion and didn't regret it. The multiple character angle is neat, but doesn't change anything significant other than a few special abilities.
Re: 1,500 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Latest Huge PS Store Sale
@thefourfoldroot1 I know it's been cheaper, but I've waited so long for a sale at this point that I'm still going to bite.
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign Beta Test: All Start Times and How to Access
Curse those awkward UK times. I will hopefully get on Friday and possibly Sunday, excited to see what they do with the world in a new style.