This is a luxury item for hardcore players that can afford it, and I fully expect it to sell extremely well even at $700. The PS6 will probably be $600 and people will balk, but it will be on par with PS5's price adjusted for inflation, I expect. For me to pull the trigger on this purchase I need more information about PS4 backwards enhancements and information on how NEW PS5 games will be enhanced with the Pro. If Death Stranding 2 is 4k 60fps with full Ray Tracing I won't be able to resist...
This sort of "Return to form" resurgence the series seems to have had here with this title reminds me of WWE2K22 and how that did a simar "back to basics" and succeeded.
I have almost 500 hours on it for the PS4, did 100% the trophy list. The game was fantastic. It pushed you to be very methodical and it really hooked me on soulslikes. It was my gateway drug to bloodborne that same year. The PVP was really fun. No other game they've done has cooler lightning effects, too. I just think the game has probably aged poorly just because all the newer entries play much more smooth and have less jank. I think a Demon's Souls esque remake of DS2 would go super hard, though.
The gameplay and vibes from Chernobylite 1 are sweet. It's a pretty unique game. Felt like a blend of different mechanics from Metal Gear, Fallout 4, and Stalker. I think the weakest part is the storyline, but the story also did introduce you to cool environments. Returning to their constructed exclusion zone with more freedom will work well, I think. I'm excited!
I'd love to have an excuse to think critically about games I love and practice writing. Then again, people are going to write some vapid, frustrating ***** and I will definitely be tilted by some takes...
I'll probably be very happy playing the game, too. Right up to the moment where the antagonist opens their mouths and I once again feel the pain of unskippable cutscenes.
Does it have local co-op yet? Because I think the PC release didn't. It's ridiculous but true. Please someone let me know it has or will have local co-op...
These all sound like good changes. Playing icons in career mode is a good update, but I wonder if you can sign them as a manager too or if it's just as a player career?
I loved the first game, but playing this on PC was a disappointment. As you say, a letdown for purists. I'm interested in the possibility of them adding mod support for console though, since they released the modding assets on PC recently I believe. The mods on Steam for the first game add some amazingly fun characters.
@PuppetMaster "look within" is a lovely deflection from criticism of a government that murders it's own own citizens for what they say or who they love. I'm lucky my own country's government protects my freedom of speech and expression. Its actually rare to find those protections outside the west, and I know from experience!
@wiiware freedom of speech and freedom of expression should be protected by government, and the Saudi government kills people for those things. Western values include human rights, so if you want to tell me that part of a culture includes fragrant disregard for the rights of man, then that culture ought to change and certainly does not warrant respect. Saudi government is a bunch of thugs and I'm glad I can speak that without being thrown in prison
Every single person you see on an esports broadcast at this event compromised their morals for the bag. And most are huge hypocrites over human rights abuses. Disgraceful for Epic and Capcom to work in Saudi. Expected from Riot games, though.
I have to disagree with a 3/10. This game for me is at least a 5. Probably a 6. You will have fun for a few hours at least before it begins to feel stale.
I'm not surprised they had trouble with concepts past RE7. I like some of the designs, characters, beats, and moments in RE8, but ultimately I don't really enjoy it compared to the other games. Here's hoping we get as much Wesker as they'll grant us 🙏
Borderlands 3, despite the worst main villains ever put in anything (omega cringe) is really fun! Among us is gonna be an interesting thing to try on console. I check out all the NHL games for some couch co-op when they get added to services like this or EA play, so I'm happy for myself and others
The problem right now is actually that the game is crashing and disconnecting from servers pretty frequently for me. The last two times I have tried to play I have either had the game crash or been disconnected from a server back to my ship. I noticed it's happening to other players, too. Kudos to Helldivers 2 for having awesome mechs and a good trophy list while I'm thinking about it...
@twitchtvpat then those people truly are special, since it's John Garvin and Jeff Ross who are publicly speaking about their past plans for a sequel. You know, plans that didn't go ahead, and by two men that are no longer at Bend
I believe they had announced a few years back that League or Legends would come to console, too. Riot is showing a lot of PS5 content right now, and I wonder if we'll get a peek at the modified MOBA this year...
"Stupid ***** mistakes, man" part two! This is going to be the biggest meme on twitch since when Dr Disrespect cheated on his wife, haha . Can't believe he whispered someone on the twitch platform- you signed a contract with them that had a morality clause, moron! Of course they're gonna check it, especially if your inappropriate messages are reported...
It's sad to me Xbox is holding back their ability to implement adaptive triggers. I think it would be great to hold you finger "on the trigger" with some tension and squeeze just a bit more when you want to shoot. I understand competitively why they want parity between the consoles, though. PS5 players would have advantages.
@trev666 After playing it again this year, I feel like House's ending has to be what's chosen as cannon. It is the most realistic in my opinion, as it leaves both the Legion & NCR intact, as well as Vegas. It kind of puts a hold on how the wasteland is as you arrive- NCR in the West & Legion in the East. There could even be a third clash between the NCR & Legion in the show I feel. House also wants lots of energy for his planned space expansion and national modernization.
There are way better board games and card games that could use a PS5 release like Dominion, Terraforming Mars, Scythe, & Love Letter. But maybe if this game is successful it can page the way. I know many people who enjoy it and it is fairly popular- it was actually developed in my city.
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Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
This is a luxury item for hardcore players that can afford it, and I fully expect it to sell extremely well even at $700. The PS6 will probably be $600 and people will balk, but it will be on par with PS5's price adjusted for inflation, I expect. For me to pull the trigger on this purchase I need more information about PS4 backwards enhancements and information on how NEW PS5 games will be enhanced with the Pro. If Death Stranding 2 is 4k 60fps with full Ray Tracing I won't be able to resist...
Re: All PS5 Pro Compatible Games
@Xbox_Dashboard don't forget every new PS5 first-party release going forward, and probably a lot of third-party games too
Re: PS5 Pro Seemingly Teased in New 30th Anniversary Artwork
Wasn't that the exact description of the PS5 pro that leaked? The journalists wrote about how it had an adidas--esque streak...
Re: Mini Review: Gundam Breaker 4 (PS5) - An Impressively Addictive Return to Form
This sort of "Return to form" resurgence the series seems to have had here with this title reminds me of WWE2K22 and how that did a simar "back to basics" and succeeded.
Re: How Much Would You Pay for Your PS5 Games? Dev Says Industry Is Waiting for GTA 6 to Hike Prices
If the Last of Us Part III is $100 I would buy it in a heartbeat
Re: Incredibly, Mafia: The Old Country Will Feature a Full Sicilian Dub on PS5
I always played the Metro games in Russian. That's just the way it oughta be, so I feel like I will definitely dip into the Sicilian for this one
Re: Random: Divisive Dark Souls 2 Is Seeing a Resurgence and Some Revisionist History
I have almost 500 hours on it for the PS4, did 100% the trophy list. The game was fantastic. It pushed you to be very methodical and it really hooked me on soulslikes. It was my gateway drug to bloodborne that same year. The PVP was really fun. No other game they've done has cooler lightning effects, too. I just think the game has probably aged poorly just because all the newer entries play much more smooth and have less jank. I think a Demon's Souls esque remake of DS2 would go super hard, though.
Re: Post-Apocalyptic Action RPG Chernobylite 2 Goes Open World in 2025
The gameplay and vibes from Chernobylite 1 are sweet. It's a pretty unique game. Felt like a blend of different mechanics from Metal Gear, Fallout 4, and Stalker. I think the weakest part is the storyline, but the story also did introduce you to cool environments. Returning to their constructed exclusion zone with more freedom will work well, I think. I'm excited!
Re: Cancellation of The Last of Us Online Was 'Not a Bloodless Endeavour'
The biggest sadness of my gaming career is no factions 2. I just pray they use all that work and tack it on as a multiplayer suite alongside Part 3.
Re: Sony Appears to Be Dabbling with Written User Reviews on the PS Store
I'd love to have an excuse to think critically about games I love and practice writing. Then again, people are going to write some vapid, frustrating ***** and I will definitely be tilted by some takes...
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Won't Let You Control Companion Characters
I'm confused why we still don't have a release date. They've been saying so much, but I just don't know when I'll get to play it
Re: Epic Mickey Rebrushed Looks Magical, Has Gyro Controls on PS5, PS4
You should probably mention the release date in the article
Re: Randy Pitchford Says Fans Will Be 'Very, Very Happy' with Next Borderlands Game
I'll probably be very happy playing the game, too. Right up to the moment where the antagonist opens their mouths and I once again feel the pain of unskippable cutscenes.
Re: The Humble Games Team Has Reportedly Been Laid Off
Thanks, IGN. Must've given the team a 7/10 too much employees
Re: Xbox Console Exclusive Party Animals Will Soon Arrive Fashionably Late on PlayStation
Does it have local co-op yet? Because I think the PC release didn't. It's ridiculous but true. Please someone let me know it has or will have local co-op...
Re: Random: Former Beetroot Farmer Currently Senior CDPR Dev on The Witcher Sequel
Well no need for me to be rooting for him, then. After all, the man can certainly root for himself!
Re: Preview: EA Sports FC 25 Promises a Different Kind of Rush on PS5, PS4
These all sound like good changes. Playing icons in career mode is a good update, but I wonder if you can sign them as a manager too or if it's just as a player career?
Re: Scottish VFX Studio Axis Goes into Administration, 162 Jobs Lost
Four employees out of 166 are being retained?What is the business with only 4 employees? An excuse to pay the four of yourselves? What am I missing?
Re: Mini Review: Darkest Dungeon 2 (PS5) - Road Trippin' Roguelike Not for the Faint of Heart
I loved the first game, but playing this on PC was a disappointment. As you say, a letdown for purists. I'm interested in the possibility of them adding mod support for console though, since they released the modding assets on PC recently I believe. The mods on Steam for the first game add some amazingly fun characters.
Re: The First Olympic Esports Games to Be Held in Saudi Arabia in 2025
@nessisonett it's always the FGC fans, man
Re: The First Olympic Esports Games to Be Held in Saudi Arabia in 2025
@PuppetMaster "look within" is a lovely deflection from criticism of a government that murders it's own own citizens for what they say or who they love. I'm lucky my own country's government protects my freedom of speech and expression. Its actually rare to find those protections outside the west, and I know from experience!
Re: The First Olympic Esports Games to Be Held in Saudi Arabia in 2025
@wiiware freedom of speech and freedom of expression should be protected by government, and the Saudi government kills people for those things. Western values include human rights, so if you want to tell me that part of a culture includes fragrant disregard for the rights of man, then that culture ought to change and certainly does not warrant respect. Saudi government is a bunch of thugs and I'm glad I can speak that without being thrown in prison
Re: The First Olympic Esports Games to Be Held in Saudi Arabi in 2025
Every single person you see on an esports broadcast at this event compromised their morals for the bag. And most are huge hypocrites over human rights abuses. Disgraceful for Epic and Capcom to work in Saudi. Expected from Riot games, though.
Re: Preview: Ignore The Haters, Concord Is a Good PS5 Shooter We Can't Wait to Play More Of
I didn't think it played well, but I hope it's better next week.
Re: The First Descendant (PS5) - A Mindless and Repetitive Grind
I have to disagree with a 3/10. This game for me is at least a 5. Probably a 6. You will have fun for a few hours at least before it begins to feel stale.
Re: Woo One of Six Beauties in Acclaimed Chinese Dating Sim Love Is All Around
ZAO SHANG HAI ZHONG GUO SHEN ZAI WO YO BING QI LING. WO YO BING QI LING! LAO GAN MA?
Re: Talking Point: Was Sony Right to Resist Adding PS5 Exclusives to PS Plus Day One?
They tried it with Horizon and apparently it lost them hundreds of millions
Re: Gacha Sensation Zenless Zone Zero Surpasses 50 Million Downloads Across All Platforms
@Mikey856 do you play video games? Are you even looking at new releases? More single-player games nowadays than ever before
Re: PlayStation Returns as TGS Exhibitor for the First Time Since 2019
It's for Death Stranding 2, right? Kojima wants it shown off in country like the first game in 2019?
Re: Poll: Are You Playing The First Descendant?
There are allegedly poor performance issues on PS5. Framerate seems to be a problem right now. Hopefully they fix that
Re: Remain Chill, Playable Mrs. Freeze Will Soon Join Suicide Squad's Rogues Gallery
Zoom into that concept art. What the hell is going on with this character design. You can't give Mr or Mrs Freeze frosted tips! Yucky.
Re: Shocking: There's a New Resident Evil Game in Development
I'm not surprised they had trouble with concepts past RE7. I like some of the designs, characters, beats, and moments in RE8, but ultimately I don't really enjoy it compared to the other games. Here's hoping we get as much Wesker as they'll grant us 🙏
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2024?
Borderlands 3, despite the worst main villains ever put in anything (omega cringe) is really fun! Among us is gonna be an interesting thing to try on console. I check out all the NHL games for some couch co-op when they get added to services like this or EA play, so I'm happy for myself and others
Re: Zenless Zone Zero PS5 Will Get You Started with 100 Free Gacha Pulls
I can't wait to become a gambling addict 🤩
Re: The Obligatory Helldivers 2 Isn't As Popular As It Was Headlines Have Started to Emerge
The problem right now is actually that the game is crashing and disconnecting from servers pretty frequently for me. The last two times I have tried to play I have either had the game crash or been disconnected from a server back to my ship. I noticed it's happening to other players, too. Kudos to Helldivers 2 for having awesome mechs and a good trophy list while I'm thinking about it...
Re: Days Gone Team Apologises for 'False Hope' of PS5 Sequel After Misleading Headlines, Comments
@twitchtvpat then those people truly are special, since it's John Garvin and Jeff Ross who are publicly speaking about their past plans for a sequel. You know, plans that didn't go ahead, and by two men that are no longer at Bend
Re: Days Gone Team Apologises for 'False Hope' of PS5 Sequel After Misleading Headlines, Comments
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Re: League of Legends Fighter 2XKO's PS5 Playtest Kicks Off in August
I believe they had announced a few years back that League or Legends would come to console, too. Riot is showing a lot of PS5 content right now, and I wonder if we'll get a peek at the modified MOBA this year...
Re: Dataminer Tips Terminator T-1000, Conan the Barbarian DLC for Mortal Kombat 1
Ghost Face interests me. He's great in DBD. I need RoboCop back though
Re: Dr Disrespect Admits Messages to Minor 'Leaned Too Much in the Direction' of Impropriety
"Stupid ***** mistakes, man" part two! This is going to be the biggest meme on twitch since when Dr Disrespect cheated on his wife, haha .
Can't believe he whispered someone on the twitch platform- you signed a contract with them that had a morality clause, moron! Of course they're gonna check it, especially if your inappropriate messages are reported...
Re: Hands On: Valorant's PS5 Beta Is Impressive and Unlike Anything Else on Console
It's sad to me Xbox is holding back their ability to implement adaptive triggers. I think it would be great to hold you finger "on the trigger" with some tension and squeeze just a bit more when you want to shoot. I understand competitively why they want parity between the consoles, though. PS5 players would have advantages.
Re: New Vegas Antagonist Reveals Hand, Confirmed for Season 2 of Amazon's Fallout Adaptation
@Bunchesopuppies I read the NCR remains intact, they just have a new capitol.
Re: A Mischievous Boy Has Leaked Footage of Jet Set Radio's Revival for PS5
I picked up some of the avatars for this game on PS3 a couple weeks ago. They were free
Re: New Vegas Antagonist Reveals Hand, Confirmed for Season 2 of Amazon's Fallout Adaptation
@trev666 After playing it again this year, I feel like House's ending has to be what's chosen as cannon. It is the most realistic in my opinion, as it leaves both the Legion & NCR intact, as well as Vegas. It kind of puts a hold on how the wasteland is as you arrive- NCR in the West & Legion in the East. There could even be a third clash between the NCR & Legion in the show I feel. House also wants lots of energy for his planned space expansion and national modernization.
Re: Personalise Your PS5, PS4 Profile with Free Astro Bot Avatars
I just spent an hour on the PS4 store buying avatars. I don't know why, but I'm kind of obsessed with getting them right now
Re: GEX Trilogy Revives a Long Lost 90s Mascot on PS5, PS4
Dunkey did it! I can't believe this. This is like an all nighter at Richard Simmons' house. This reminds me of a night out with Bill Cosby.
Re: Embracer Claims Newly Adopted AI Policy Will 'Massively Enhance Game Development'
Embracer also claimed it would do well after swallowing hundreds of teams. Look how that went... AI is obviously an enormously helpful tool though.
Re: Classic PS1 Platformer Tomba! 2 Will Follow the First Game to PS5, PS4
I'm glad Chris Colin Dustin Furman will easily be able to access this release in a few years!
Re: Serene Avian Card Game Wingspan Flutters onto PS5, PS4
There are way better board games and card games that could use a PS5 release like Dominion, Terraforming Mars, Scythe, & Love Letter. But maybe if this game is successful it can page the way. I know many people who enjoy it and it is fairly popular- it was actually developed in my city.
Re: Naughty Dog Vet Back in the Dog House After Years at The Initiative, Deviation Games
Love this animation work in Part II. Glad to see he gets a reunion with the old crew I suppose. Would be fun for me to work with old cohorts again