I 100% agree with everything you said, but I think just like AI, we will all be all "old men yelling at clouds". It's coming, we don't like it, but it's just going to get worse from here. (PC discs died decades ago, for more obvious reasons)
I think if the game industry wants to up prices then it should offset with more content. I know that isn't everyone's cuppa, but I am not paying $80 for a game that averages 20 hours to completion
The only seamstress working overtime is that communication director. Whoever it is, maybe Nintendo could learn something besides "Let the (peasants) eat cake" or just buy a Switch 1.
Expedition 33. Sort has that "if Stellar Blade was a turn based RPG" feel to it. Loving it but it also has that jank of smaller studio game. Don't get me wrong, probably will be a contender for GOTY, at least in RPG category, or my GOTY, but you can see some QA issues when you play it long enough.
Seriously hyped for this game and loved the first one. This one looks just as gorgeous. (I also feel like someone left the back door open with the people complaining about Ghost of Tsushima. We really need to get a lock for that thing.)
I am a complete sucker for anime cutscenes in games. Pretty sure this is one of the series that did that to me. Remember sitting in the food court in the 90s eating Chinese food and opening the shrink wrapper on this baby. Haven't been in a mall in decades but stuff like this brings back that nostalgia.
Look forward to playing it one day, certainly not a day one for me. (Figured this would be the comment section that reduces the user count on here to sub 100)
Was really late to the game. Started with Infinite Wealth and went back and played (almost) most of the series. I'm not going to miss this one but the current MSRP/playtime makes kind of want to wait for a bit of a sale.
I'm an explorer, and apparently a slow one at that. When I see average time to game completion even 100%, I usually wind up doubling or tripling that. I think I just like exploring every nook and cranny, especially at AAA+ prices. I definitely get my money's worth
I can remember during the Wii U days when I thought Nintendo might have to go the SEGA route. It's possible Microsoft does, after all software is their main business, but just as possible they turn around and make the next big console. I personally think they took a wrong turn just in the naming conventions, it took some level of knowledge to even know what the latest Xbox was, and if it was that hard to figure out, imagine a casual gamer or parent. (Another similar Wii U moment.) If they try again, I recommend just ditching the Xbox moniker.
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Re: Blades of Fire (PS5) - Steely Action with Blunt Art and Storytelling
@LikelySatan There is absolutely no question. Expedition 33 is the beginning of AAA or AAAA franchise. Zero doubt in my mind
Re: The Precinct (PS5) - GTA-Style Sandbox Is a Dynamic, Addictive Cop Movie Homage
@Bamila I mean, a top down game running at 120FPS sounds just as ridiculous.
Re: Ghost of Yotei Dev: As Americans, We Knew How Ignorant We Were of Japanese Culture
Ubisoft should take notes...
Re: Expedition 33 Dev to Turn the Game's Best Character into a Plushie
Will it hold wine? If not, I'm out.
Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
I 100% agree with everything you said, but I think just like AI, we will all be all "old men yelling at clouds". It's coming, we don't like it, but it's just going to get worse from here. (PC discs died decades ago, for more obvious reasons)
Excuse me why I go hand crank my Model T.
Re: Could Borderlands 4 Be an $80 PS5 Game? It 'Might' Be
I haven't paid full price for that game since the first one.
Re: Death Stranding 2's PS5 Story Could Take a Monstrous 75 Hours to Beat
I think if the game industry wants to up prices then it should offset with more content. I know that isn't everyone's cuppa, but I am not paying $80 for a game that averages 20 hours to completion
Re: Infinity Nikki's Biggest Ever PS5 Update Prompts a Grovelling Apology, Free Compensation
For anyone who is old enough, this game is like the paper dolls where you clip on the clothes. Okay, maybe nobody but me is that old. sigh
Re: Infinity Nikki's Biggest Ever PS5 Update Prompts a Grovelling Apology, Free Compensation
@MidnightDragonDX Nintendo: If you don't like it, or can't afford it, well just downgrade then.
Re: Infinity Nikki's Biggest Ever PS5 Update Prompts a Grovelling Apology, Free Compensation
The only seamstress working overtime is that communication director. Whoever it is, maybe Nintendo could learn something besides "Let the (peasants) eat cake" or just buy a Switch 1.
Re: Not Everyone Loved Oblivion Remastered's Shadow Drop
Don't know what either of these games are, too busy playing Clair Obscur
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 578
Expedition 33. Sort has that "if Stellar Blade was a turn based RPG" feel to it. Loving it but it also has that jank of smaller studio game. Don't get me wrong, probably will be a contender for GOTY, at least in RPG category, or my GOTY, but you can see some QA issues when you play it long enough.
Re: Site News: Where's Our Days Gone Remastered PS5 Review?
@Dampsponge They would be reviewing the new paint and performance not really the gameplay
Re: Shuhei Yoshida's Played 'So Many Versions' of Ghost of Yotei, and It's 'Always Felt Great'
Seriously hyped for this game and loved the first one. This one looks just as gorgeous.
(I also feel like someone left the back door open with the people complaining about Ghost of Tsushima. We really need to get a lock for that thing.)
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection (PS4) - Classic 90s RPGs Still Charm in Slightly Lacking Revival
I am a complete sucker for anime cutscenes in games. Pretty sure this is one of the series that did that to me. Remember sitting in the food court in the 90s eating Chinese food and opening the shrink wrapper on this baby. Haven't been in a mall in decades but stuff like this brings back that nostalgia.
Re: Mini Review: Blue Prince (PS5) - A Deceptively Deep Puzzler That Delights and Confounds
@Herculean Yeesh. That's a little bit of creepy stalking, there
Re: Mini Review: Blue Prince (PS5) - A Deceptively Deep Puzzler That Delights and Confounds
Removed
Re: You Too Can Wear Joel's Jacket from The Last of Us Season 2
I'm not that bored, but thanks.
Re: Death Stranding Movie Will Be Helmed by A Quiet Place: Day One's Michael Sarnoski
I'm not liking it's chances if Reedus winds up not being in it.
Re: PS6 Can't Rely on Cutting-Edge Graphics, Sony Must 'Change Its Way of Thinking'
Insert - "Why not both?" meme
Re: PS5 vs Switch 2: Full Tech Specs Comparison
Useful?: TBD. Rumored not to be useful.
Re: Almost All PS5 Fans Are Against $80 Games
@Art_Vandelay Yeah, not even sure how this is an article.
Re: Almost All PS5 Fans Are Against $80 Games
Consumers are against paying more money for a product. News at 11
Re: Best PS5, PS4 Games Like Mario Kart
I have a PS5 Pro and an OG Switch... none of these games come close to Mario Kart. Go home, you're drunk.
Re: Feature: PS5's Not Perfect, But Here Are 5 Ways It's More Consumer Friendly Than Switch 2
Apples and bananas. This is like comparing a good pair of sneakers to snow skis.
Re: The Last of Us Showrunner Isn't Concerned About Bella Ramsey's Ellie Looking Too Young in Season 2
@Nepp67 How dare you have your own opinions. Imagine if this was a male character? Absolutely nobody would care what you said about their looks.
Re: The Last of Us Showrunner Isn't Concerned About Bella Ramsey's Ellie Looking Too Young in Season 2
Wasn't even concerned with finding someone who looked the part, why would he care if she looks too old?
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Gets Positive Reviews In Japan as Bayonetta Director Speaks Out
@AhmadSumadi That pretty much describes all Ubisoft games
Re: PS5 Open World Crimson Desert Shows Off Its Insane Game Engine in New Videos
Been waiting on "next gen" for 3 generations now.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Seemingly Claims Second Biggest Launch in Series History
@AhmadSumadi Pretty sure that ship sailed when they posted this article and used the words "seemingly" like they didn't even believe Ubisoft.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Seemingly Claims Second Biggest Launch in Series History
Uh-huh....sure. I believe you.
Re: Atomfall (PS5) - British Charm Elevates Riveting Mystery
@Decimateh-xblz I read that whole comment in a Jamaican accent
Re: Video: PS5 Pro vs PS5 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Offers 'Generational Upgrade' on Sony's New System
All that video did was make me more hungry for Ghost of Yotei
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above
@Oram77 Really Metacritic has it scored a lot lower, with no user reviews yet, obviously.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above
Look forward to playing it one day, certainly not a day one for me.
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Re: Localthunk Bans AI Art Following Balatro Community Erotica Debacle
People are dumb
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Monster Hunter Wilds?
@Enuo No thanks
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5) - A Timeless Formula Refined to Near Perfection
@B0udoir Not every game has to be souls-like to be enjoyable. Was this series ever difficult?
"Journey before destination."
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5) - A Timeless Formula Refined to Near Perfection
Their naming convention for their games reminds me of Microsoft's for Xbox consoles. I tried to keep up and then decided I just didn't care.
Re: Sony Hits Back Hard at Bungie Lead's $200 Million Lawsuit
Almost feel like some of these articles just are begging to cull the forum users.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Hype Already Rising Thanks to Ambitious Job Listings
Half-life 4 confirmed
Re: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PS5) - Madcap Majima Does the Job
Was really late to the game. Started with Infinite Wealth and went back and played (almost) most of the series. I'm not going to miss this one but the current MSRP/playtime makes kind of want to wait for a bit of a sale.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Tops 2 Million Sales in Two Weeks
How long before they fire almost everyone involved in the project?
Re: Reaction: The PS5 Discourse Around State of Plays Is Becoming Draining
Complaining about other people complaining seems a little paradoxical
Re: Trails through Daybreak 2 (PS5) - Adjust Your Expectations for This Slick But Strange Trails Sequel
Complete filler episode. It's fun, but it does almost nothing to the story.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2025?
@Apollo2212 Yeah, I keep looking through the list above trying to figure out what everyone was excited about
Re: Poll: How Long Does It Take You to Beat a Big RPG?
I'm an explorer, and apparently a slow one at that. When I see average time to game completion even 100%, I usually wind up doubling or tripling that. I think I just like exploring every nook and cranny, especially at AAA+ prices. I definitely get my money's worth
Re: PSVR2 Misses Out on Civilization 7 VR
I called PSVR2 a flop when it launched and got flamed for it.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
@Max_the_German That's ironically the reason I play games to avoid that.
Re: Ex-Sony Boss Says Xbox Can Find Multiplatform Software Success, Just Like SEGA
I can remember during the Wii U days when I thought Nintendo might have to go the SEGA route. It's possible Microsoft does, after all software is their main business, but just as possible they turn around and make the next big console.
I personally think they took a wrong turn just in the naming conventions, it took some level of knowledge to even know what the latest Xbox was, and if it was that hard to figure out, imagine a casual gamer or parent. (Another similar Wii U moment.) If they try again, I recommend just ditching the Xbox moniker.