I'm a parent with teenage children in Australia and the amount of bullying that occurs in group chats on apps like WhatsApp is quite damaging. From a perspective of a parent, the ban is needed. For those that say freedoms are being killed off, there was no freedom of social media in schools twenty years ago because it did not exist - kids weren't taking phones to school and group chats weren't occurring. This is a new phenomenon that needs to be regulated appropriately.
Everybody's Golf was Japan Studio yeah? That was a great game. And they seem to have made an iPad version of it. It's not just about having hits, it's also about having the variety of games on the platform
We need to thank Nintendo for making portables hugely popular again with the Switch, which has led to Sony considering making a portable again. This might also lead to more AA games being produced which are suited to handhelds, and more variety, more often.
This article hit the nail on the head. There needs to be more AA games that take less time to make, and cater to the fans' wants. More variety, more games, less waiting. Also, let's see a new Wipeout game.
Since the Dreamcast, there have been grand plans for controllers to have in-built screens. Playstation has found the middle ground by not making a default controller with a screen, but by making it an optional accessory
Super Sprint was the bomb back in the day. Loved Micro Machines and Nitro too. Speaking of which, if you are after a more modern Micro Machines, check out Topdown Turbos
If iPhone released a version with physical controls, either snap on (like Switch) or slide out (like Xperia Play) then that would show it is serious about 'console' like gaming
Its not too dissimilar from other fans recreating their favourite games as the original publisher has either been swallowed up or has not made any sequels. Like Ballistic NG is a loveletter to Wipeout 3.
As someone who hasn't played the game before, I thought it was very well written. The introduction with the tv show introduced the premise well and you could relate to it having been through COVID. The scene with the dying daughter was heartbreaking and impactful. The government agency trying to quarantine the fungus reminded me of efforts made by governments during COVID. There were a few cheesy elements: the zombie people with the fungus coming out of their mouth looked a bit B-grade, and the graffiti written on the wall looked like something out of a computer game, and the hunt for the truck battery seemed like an obvious macguffin or sidequest from a game. But other than that it was entertaining.
Bit of a spoiler there for the prologue. It's good for a quick spin...weighing up whether I want to invest more time in it once the timed demo finishes
The loss of Dirt means one less arcade racer...and we need more of them. Dirt 5 was a solid racer, with nice reflections and lighting effects. The acquisition of Codemasters was never going to result in good at the end of the day.
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Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Looks Like a Modern Day Mega Drive Game for PS5, PS4
The pixel art has so much character and is very faithful to the movie. This is a game I would have dreamed about in the 90's.
Re: Sony XDEV Is Eager For You to Watch Today's PS5 Livestream
@MrPeanutbutterz I would love a new HD refresh of WipEout 2097, one of the best racing games ever
Re: SEGA Is Pondering a PS Plus-Esque Subscription of Its Own
We have emulation on our PCs for things like this, for free, don't need a subscription service
Re: Australia's Planned Social Media Ban Won't Include PSN After All
I'm a parent with teenage children in Australia and the amount of bullying that occurs in group chats on apps like WhatsApp is quite damaging. From a perspective of a parent, the ban is needed. For those that say freedoms are being killed off, there was no freedom of social media in schools twenty years ago because it did not exist - kids weren't taking phones to school and group chats weren't occurring. This is a new phenomenon that needs to be regulated appropriately.
Re: Sony's Japan Studio 'Forgot What It Feels Like to Have a Hit'
Everybody's Golf was Japan Studio yeah? That was a great game. And they seem to have made an iPad version of it. It's not just about having hits, it's also about having the variety of games on the platform
Re: Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster Confirmed for PS5, PS4 in New Gameplay Trailer
The controls was the only thing holding me back from playing this, so I'm in!
Re: Classic PS4 Racer DriveClub Is Now a Decade Old
Project Gotham Racing 3 is arcade racing perfection. I wish Bizarre Creations was still around.
Re: Prospective PS6 Purchasers Would Consider a Portable Model
We need to thank Nintendo for making portables hugely popular again with the Switch, which has led to Sony considering making a portable again. This might also lead to more AA games being produced which are suited to handhelds, and more variety, more often.
Re: Rumour: PS6 Could Span a Console and Handheld Device
This would be great if it becomes true. Being able to play games from the PS4 and PS5 library if backwards compatible would be awesome.
Re: Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
What is the purpose of the paper clip?
Re: Fun As Hell Free-to-Play Racing Game Faaast Penguin Slides to PS5 Next Week
I'm not gonna lie, ok I am gonna lie.
Re: PS5 Pro Reveal Is Already Sony's Most Disliked Console Announcement
I thought YouTube dislikes were hidden
Re: Reaction: PS5 Livestreams Are No Longer Speaking to the Fans Who Built the Brand
This article hit the nail on the head. There needs to be more AA games that take less time to make, and cater to the fans' wants. More variety, more games, less waiting. Also, let's see a new Wipeout game.
Re: PS5's Streaming Handheld PS Portal Is Proving a Huge Hit
Since the Dreamcast, there have been grand plans for controllers to have in-built screens. Playstation has found the middle ground by not making a default controller with a screen, but by making it an optional accessory
Re: Mini Review: Horizon Chase 2 (PS5) - Around the World in 80 Revs
The graphics look to be improved over the first Horizon Chase - there seems to be greater detail
Re: Atari's Revived Racer NeoSprint Revs Up a June Release Date on PS5, PS4
Will definitely check this out, love a top down racer
Re: New PS2 Emulator Appears to Be Imminent on PS5, PS4
If emulators have been added to the iOS store, why can't we have them on the Playstation store
Re: OlliOlli, Kerbal Space Program Teams Shut Down by GTA Publisher
Roll7 should never have signed up with TakeTwo
Re: Rumour: Sonic Frontiers 2 in the Works, Say Multiple Sources
As long as it doesn't look like Zelda again and has levels that look more like Sonic's environment
Re: Everybody's Golf Dev Skips PSVR2 for New VR Golf Game
Why don't the other players have any legs
Re: Atari's Retro Revivals Continue with Top-Down Racer NeoSprint on PS5, PS4
Super Sprint was the bomb back in the day. Loved Micro Machines and Nitro too. Speaking of which, if you are after a more modern Micro Machines, check out Topdown Turbos
Re: Tekken 8 Makes Kuma Cooler Than Ever Before
Bring back the kangaroo! If you can have a fighting bear, then you can have a boxing kangaroo
Re: In Case You Missed It, the Real Slim Shady Is Coming to Fortnite
Needs a couple of trailer park girls
Re: PS5 Arcade Racer Resistor Looks Like an Absolute Blast in This New Gameplay Trailer
Action looks good, environments look a bit drab
Re: Sonic Superstars (PS5) - A Solid 2D Sonic Game, If You Play It Solo
Split screen would have solved the multiplayer problem.
Re: PS5 Slim Officially Unveiled, Attachable Disc Drive, Launches November
I woke up this morning with a bad hangover and my disk drive was missing again. It's detachable
Re: Apple Insinuates iPhone 15 Pro Will Be a Better Games Console Than PS5, PS4
If iPhone released a version with physical controls, either snap on (like Switch) or slide out (like Xperia Play) then that would show it is serious about 'console' like gaming
Re: The Crew Motorfest (PS5) - Third Time's the Charm in This Vibrant, Varied Racer
I'm loving it, bought it following the trial. I like it better than Forza
Re: You Can Now Wishlist the Very Well Received Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on PS5, PS4
Playing it on ROG Ally - so smooth!
Re: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Pays Homage to Jet Set Radio on PS5, PS4 from 1st September
Its not too dissimilar from other fans recreating their favourite games as the original publisher has either been swallowed up or has not made any sequels. Like Ballistic NG is a loveletter to Wipeout 3.
Re: PS5's Remote Play Portable Will Allegedly Launch in November
Is that an official picture of the handheld?
Re: The Free-to-Play Trackmania Zooms onto PS5, PS4 Very, Very Soon
I think there is some sort of subscription if you want to access all of the tracks and features
Re: Media Molecule Co-Founder Exits Following Dreams' Live Support Stoppage
I wished they released Dreams on PC, with mouse support.
Re: Capcom Fans Split Over What Classic Game Should Be Remade Next
Bionic Commando Re-re-armed
Re: Poll: Share Your First Thoughts on The Last of Us TV Series
As someone who hasn't played the game before, I thought it was very well written. The introduction with the tv show introduced the premise well and you could relate to it having been through COVID. The scene with the dying daughter was heartbreaking and impactful. The government agency trying to quarantine the fungus reminded me of efforts made by governments during COVID. There were a few cheesy elements: the zombie people with the fungus coming out of their mouth looked a bit B-grade, and the graffiti written on the wall looked like something out of a computer game, and the hunt for the truck battery seemed like an obvious macguffin or sidequest from a game. But other than that it was entertaining.
Re: Mini Review: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS5) - A Marginal Upgrade on Backwards Compatibility
"The primary antagonist is phenomenal, but she is underutilised.". I thought the main character was male.
Re: Sony Says It's Resolved Long-Term PS5 Stock Shortages
Plenty of stock now in Australia
Re: PS Store Finally Has a Dedicated Demos Section on PS5, Web Browser
I thought the headline was that PS5 has a web browser and got my hopes up
Re: Need for Speed Unbound (PS5) - This Stylish Arcade Racer Has Substance to Match
Bit of a spoiler there for the prologue. It's good for a quick spin...weighing up whether I want to invest more time in it once the timed demo finishes
Re: Rumour: Sony Clamping Down on PS Store Shovelware with New Regulations
I was wondering how many people buy these games, like The Jumping Taco. Glad to see this removed
Re: Mini Review: Arkanoid: Eternal Battle (PS5) - Retro Revival Can't Overcome Sticker Shock
That small arcade cabinet with the reflection from the monitor looks cool
Re: Need for Speed Unbound's Takeover Mode Is All About Driving with Style
I guess this game will replace Dirt as an arcade racer. I wonder what will happen to the Grid series, will it be shelved as well?
Re: EA Reportedly Writes Off Project CARS, DiRT Franchises
The loss of Dirt means one less arcade racer...and we need more of them. Dirt 5 was a solid racer, with nice reflections and lighting effects. The acquisition of Codemasters was never going to result in good at the end of the day.
Re: Ed Boon: We Haven't Made the Last Mortal Kombat Yet
In other words, we haven't 'finished him' just yet
Re: PGA Tour 2K23 Shows Off MyPLAYER Customisation Ahead of 14th October Tee Off
This is using the Golf Club engine, right....the players still look a bit wooden to me
Re: NBA Jam Inspired VR Basketball to Posterize PSVR2
Looks very unique - would love to see this released on non VR platforms too. It would still work.
Re: High-Octane Anti-Grav Racer Redout 2 Gets Explosive Launch Trailer
It has a strange colour palette
Re: Sonic Origins Animations, Modes, More Shown in New Overview Trailer
I wish split screen was not stretched so badly
Re: Retro Shooter Jim Power Returns in PS4 Collection
The Amiga version is very popular, plus Chris Huelsbeck did the soundtrack in the Amiga version
Re: PSP's Ridge Racer 2 Looks Tasty in Upressed PS5, PS4 Screenshots
@Barryburton97 it means the internal resolution of the game has been increased from the PSP's original resolution to something larger like 1920x1080