This looks really good and glad ps plus users get something decent. Its always funny to be playing in Socal when we are on the verge of war here, close to reality lol.
@Sanquine I single handedly took out 3 tanks on a flag by myself using the engineer class. First one got the landmine treatment, second one was destroyed by rockets, and the final one fell to my trusty repair tool. It was truly a only in battlefield moment. I think the tank team was shocked haha. I gave it a 9 cause it does need aome tweaking but its been a blast.
@Northern_munkey definitely agree. Been playing since 3 and its good to have some of the sandbox shenanigans back. Mix that was awesome gunplay and its something enjoyable. Do want them to fix hit reg though, some days its fine some days not.
Played around 20 hours now and I must say that we are back boiiiisss. This feels like a sequel to 4 and that is what i was looking for. Loved 1 cause it was something fresh but its good to have a return to just modern form. There is a lot of work they still need to do but the legs are there and if they can actually bring something decent with season 1, I think we got a winner and maybe the first cod dethrone?
@pharos_haven BF6 was developed before the decision and the acquisition still hasn't happened. Once the deals goes through and games begin development that is a different conversation, but im not going to punish a developer who didn't have any say or hand in the matter.
@RawnDawn silent hill is a tough one. I was worried when I saw SH2 remake combat but it ended up suiting the game and added to the experience rather than took away.
Same as most people, without stranger than heaven, onimusha, re9 the show would have been straight a%$. Mortal shell 2 did peak my eyebrow, first game was just okay but this looks like a step up which has my curious for now.
@GloriosaDaisy horror and rpgs are both booming again and I'm loving it. We eating good over the past couple of years (re8, silent hill 2 remake, scorn, the bunker, Alan wake 2 etc). There are also non horror games with creepy or weird vibes (dredge, lies of p etc). Still wishing we got Dino Crises Remake, now that would blow my goddamn mind haha.
Highlight for me of the week. This looks amazing, and I've yet to be disappointed in this studio. Even their average efforts are awesome compared to the schlop out there lately.
Eh, this one didn't grab me like other people. The acting and animations seemed stiff and that child is freaky for some reason (not in a cool horror way either). This was definitely one the lower end of games I'm looking forward to. It has some time in the oven to cook so hopefully they polish polish polish cause I agree with some of the comments about the new MHW and DD2.
Does anyone know if they will have English voice acting? I don't know the developers too well so not trying to be ignorant. I usually play Japanese games in original audio, but I dono if I could take the marvel cast speaking Japanese seriously.
With the combat it definitely plays better in Silent Hill 2 remake than it looks in trailers (not to say this will play the same that). I dono, the clunky combats works if done right in the silent hill universe. You are a nobody learning to fight, its gonna be awkward and clunky etc. It has to be done right but its something that doesn't translate well with trailers and videos.
I honestly didn't think that Sony were gonna buy them. I'm glad that they are gonna go on their own and this is good publicity for Sony and indie developers.
Well deserved, its such a love letter to turn based rpgs. Hell the world map shocked me when I realized it was channeling Zelda and final fantasy. It reminds me so much of FFX which is one of my favorites. Story, combat, lore, graphics, and especially the soundtrack are superb. I can see why some people may not like the dodge or parry mechanics but it kind of gives a dark souls vibe which I also enjoy.
For the team size and scale its absolutely superb. The cinematics, concept, combat, and music are a delight. I havent been this impressed since silent hill 2 remake.
@dBackLash this is my biggest gripe with ps plus. The last few months we have seen a larger amount of good games leave vs added. I'm not too concerned about the shoddy games being added but they are taking away some real gems lately.
Loved the first game, but was very disappointed in the sequel. Graphics are superb, but its soooo shallow. Usually sequels expand a series, this felt like it went backwards.
Not new and interesting please, just classic and enjoyment. Can we get an underground game for goodness sake. Just make a new underground with unreal 5 and it will sell.
I'm ready to drop ps4 compatible versions of ps5 games. It's holding the current console back, look at what devs are saying how the series s is holding back releases for Xbox. Its time to move on from the ps4 guys, it had a good run. You will still have all the games and things which is a lot. I think this is a sign that ps4 support is beginning to end and I'm ready.
@Member_the_game its ridiculous given that the option to do that has been around for almost 2 decades. The worst is when its a story game or something and I reboot it after a year or so and wanna start again to understand that story or controls. Nope you have to pick up where you left off and be confused for hours. No thanks.
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare first of all I am a therapist and find the mechanic fascinating. Second of all, its a mechanic where you can't use that soldier for a while cause they are getting treatment before they are well enough to go back in the field. Third of all, the army already does this with therapy and soldiers in combat. Its brief therapy for ptsd and trauma and then when they are able to function again enough to complete the mission they are sent out. Its cruel and wrong, but its the truth of how mental illness is handled in the military. I find the honesty of the mechanic interesting and well implemented. Fourth of all, its in a universe that sucks and its tough, plus its a game so chill.
@zhoont can agree with aliens. Its also a good tactical game for people who are not too big into the genre. I tell everyone who likes aliens to try it, and most of them were glad I did.
If you have any love for the aliens franchise you should try dark decent. I am not a strategy fan at all (have tried so many and probably like 10 percent of them), but that game is absolutely oozing with atmosphere and fan service. It's honestly one of the games I had the most fun with since baldurs gate 3. To all those that are saying it it is rubbish are not being too honest. If you don't like the franchise then maybe I can see that, but its top notch (your team gets ptsd and they have to see a psychiatrist before you can have them in combat, or welding of doors for a safe zone etc)
I am going to remain skeptical, but I do have some hope after the SH2 Remake because honestly that was on of the best games I played this year. Hopefully they learned a lot in that process. My hope is the bloober become the new Konami or Capcom with horror and we have another studio to get excited about.
@themightyant I'm hoping they take the silent hill 2 remake approach to increase play time and stuff. It all felt like it belonged in the game. Unlike ff7 remake (not rebirth) that felt soooo drawn out for no reason other than to make it worth $60
They are gonna use the smallest and most faint font possible for that information lol. It sucks cause we are like 10 years behind on laws in the digital realm.
This has been the best month in a while. I've been looking to try doki doki, and I only got half way on deadspace on game pass so may need to give it a go for October
Hulst needs to step down. This is insane. 400M for that turd of a game, yet any ask for a return of a beloved character gets pushed to the side. The ps5 pro price and all this other news makes me worried about Sony.
As others have said. I'm more concerned about the price of a PS6 at this rate. Gaming is one of my top hobbies, but I can't justify the price of gaming lately (especially when my other hobby is music and instruments are pricey too lol)
I literally just bought a brand new Pearl Roadshow drumkit with an extra cymbal pack and an extra pack of sticks and it came out to the same price as the PS5 Pro, and that's without the disk drive and stand lol.
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Re: Horizon MMO Uses AI 'Extensively' in Development, Says NCSOFT
Using it for Art you say? So basically admitting copyright infringement cause AI only works using existing art. Get out of here oh hell naw meme
Re: PS Plus Members Can Get a $20 Battlefield Redsec Pack for Free
This looks really good and glad ps plus users get something decent. Its always funny to be playing in Socal when we are on the verge of war here, close to reality lol.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Battlefield 6?
@Sanquine I single handedly took out 3 tanks on a flag by myself using the engineer class. First one got the landmine treatment, second one was destroyed by rockets, and the final one fell to my trusty repair tool. It was truly a only in battlefield moment. I think the tank team was shocked haha. I gave it a 9 cause it does need aome tweaking but its been a blast.
Re: Battlefield 6 Demolishes Series Records, Sells Over 7 Million Copies in First Three Days
@Northern_munkey definitely agree. Been playing since 3 and its good to have some of the sandbox shenanigans back. Mix that was awesome gunplay and its something enjoyable. Do want them to fix hit reg though, some days its fine some days not.
Re: Battlefield 6 Demolishes Series Records, Sells Over 7 Million Copies in First Three Days
Played around 20 hours now and I must say that we are back boiiiisss. This feels like a sequel to 4 and that is what i was looking for. Loved 1 cause it was something fresh but its good to have a return to just modern form. There is a lot of work they still need to do but the legs are there and if they can actually bring something decent with season 1, I think we got a winner and maybe the first cod dethrone?
Re: Now Xbox Owns Call of Duty, Sony's Investing Its Marketing Budget into Battlefield 6 Instead
@pharos_haven BF6 was developed before the decision and the acquisition still hasn't happened. Once the deals goes through and games begin development that is a different conversation, but im not going to punish a developer who didn't have any say or hand in the matter.
Re: Loads of PlayStation Concert Dates Cancelled Amid Rumours of Low Ticket Sales
Wonder when we will start to get an inconvenience fee refund with cancelations because I paid a convenience fee and this is not that convenient.....
Re: Black Ops 7 Has Turned Down 'Big, Big Brands' for Crossovers After Fan Backlash
Says one of the biggest bait and switch companies lol
Re: Ghost of Yotei (PS5) - The Greatest Sucker Punch Game Ever
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Re: Baby Steps Is the Next Hollow Knight: Silksong Victim, Delayed Two Weeks
@YoureTooSlowBro its also a very specific genre of game that not everyone will like, in a 2D style.
Re: Mini Review: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PS5) - Decent Souls-Like Suffers Technically
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Re: Rumour: Sony Wants Warner Bros' Gaming Assets, Like Mortal Kombat
I'm usually against buy outs but WB is such a trash company that kills IPs and is just a microtransaction cess pit, so I'll allow it lol.
Re: 'Good Luck with That' - The Outer Worlds 2 $80 Price Has Gone Down Horribly with PS5 Players
Played the first game and it was just okay at the original price point. After expedition 33 there is no way AA games should be priced that high.
Re: Konami Continues Road to Resurrection with Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill Livestream This Week
@RawnDawn silent hill is a tough one. I was worried when I saw SH2 remake combat but it ended up suiting the game and added to the experience rather than took away.
Re: Konami Continues Road to Resurrection with Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill Livestream This Week
Now announce a dino crises remake and all will be good in this world lol
Re: Gritty, Turn-Based Viking RPG Norse: Oath of Blood Is One to Watch on PS5
You know what, I am intrigued by this. Looks like a good mix of different mechanics and genres. Hopefully the story is engaging. Put on the radar.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Summer Game Fest 2025?
Same as most people, without stranger than heaven, onimusha, re9 the show would have been straight a%$. Mortal shell 2 did peak my eyebrow, first game was just okay but this looks like a step up which has my curious for now.
Re: Standalone Sequel Mortal Shell 2 Brings Adrenaline Charged Combat to PS5
Damn using behemoth for a trailer was perfect. Gets me amped everytime when I listen to them. This looks awesome.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Revealed, Out on 27th February 2026
@GloriosaDaisy horror and rpgs are both booming again and I'm loving it. We eating good over the past couple of years (re8, silent hill 2 remake, scorn, the bunker, Alan wake 2 etc). There are also non horror games with creepy or weird vibes (dredge, lies of p etc). Still wishing we got Dino Crises Remake, now that would blow my goddamn mind haha.
Re: Yakuza Dev's Project Century Now Called Stranger Than Heaven, Looks Nuts in New PS5 Reveal
Highlight for me of the week. This looks amazing, and I've yet to be disappointed in this studio. Even their average efforts are awesome compared to the schlop out there lately.
Re: Just What Is Going on in Capcom's Long-Delayed PS5 Game Pragmata, Then?
Eh, this one didn't grab me like other people. The acting and animations seemed stiff and that child is freaky for some reason (not in a cool horror way either). This was definitely one the lower end of games I'm looking forward to. It has some time in the oven to cook so hopefully they polish polish polish cause I agree with some of the comments about the new MHW and DD2.
Re: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls: All Confirmed Characters and Stages
Does anyone know if they will have English voice acting? I don't know the developers too well so not trying to be ignorant. I usually play Japanese games in original audio, but I dono if I could take the marvel cast speaking Japanese seriously.
Re: Silent Hill F Right Around the Corner, Out on PS5 This September
With the combat it definitely plays better in Silent Hill 2 remake than it looks in trailers (not to say this will play the same that). I dono, the clunky combats works if done right in the silent hill universe. You are a nobody learning to fight, its gonna be awkward and clunky etc. It has to be done right but its something that doesn't translate well with trailers and videos.
Re: No Man's Sky Beacon Is Another Game-Changing Free Update Available This Week on PS5, PS4
@Tomato_Goose to be fair Sean did tweet bacon strips as the hint for this update haha
Re: Helldivers 2 Dev Breaks Away from PlayStation, Next Game Will Be Self-Funded
I honestly didn't think that Sony were gonna buy them. I'm glad that they are gonna go on their own and this is good publicity for Sony and indie developers.
Re: PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Has Some of the Highest User Ratings Ever
Well deserved, its such a love letter to turn based rpgs. Hell the world map shocked me when I realized it was channeling Zelda and final fantasy. It reminds me so much of FFX which is one of my favorites. Story, combat, lore, graphics, and especially the soundtrack are superb. I can see why some people may not like the dodge or parry mechanics but it kind of gives a dark souls vibe which I also enjoy.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Doubles Its Sales, Now Sold 1 Million Units
For the team size and scale its absolutely superb. The cinematics, concept, combat, and music are a delight. I havent been this impressed since silent hill 2 remake.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2025?
@dBackLash this is my biggest gripe with ps plus. The last few months we have seen a larger amount of good games leave vs added. I'm not too concerned about the shoddy games being added but they are taking away some real gems lately.
Re: Xbox Game Hellblade 2 Might Be Out for PS5 'Very Soon'
Loved the first game, but was very disappointed in the sequel. Graphics are superb, but its soooo shallow. Usually sequels expand a series, this felt like it went backwards.
Re: GTA 6 Publisher Reiterates a Fall 2025 Release Window
@PorkChopExpress it worked out for Kendrick. I would actually love that, but they will probably waste like 500 million in advertising
Re: Treyarch Co-Founder 'Deeply Sorry' His Drone Collided with LA Firefighting Plane
F*%$ him. I almost lost my home in that fire. Many more homes were damaged due to him. Pathetic!
Re: Need for Speed Series Isn't Dead, But Dev Now Fully Focused on Battlefield
Not new and interesting please, just classic and enjoyment. Can we get an underground game for goodness sake. Just make a new underground with unreal 5 and it will sell.
Re: Sony to Mostly Drop PS4 Games from PS Plus Starting January 2026
I'm ready to drop ps4 compatible versions of ps5 games. It's holding the current console back, look at what devs are saying how the series s is holding back releases for Xbox. Its time to move on from the ps4 guys, it had a good run. You will still have all the games and things which is a lot. I think this is a sign that ps4 support is beginning to end and I'm ready.
Re: The Worst Tomb Raider Game Should Play a Bit Better in PS5, PS4 Remaster
I wanna play this as TR was one of my favorite franchises growing up, but I'm waiting for the eventual release of 1-6 as a bundle.
Re: Unfazed by Concord, Sony Doubles Down on Exploring Service Games
I mean they can make them, and I will continue to not buy them.
Re: Sony's Now Publishing Midnight Murder Club on PS5, PC
@AhmadSumadi i think a few of us did that. For a split second I was elated haha
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Deserved Astro Bot's Game of the Year Award, Says Game Science CEO
@nessisonett took me way too long to read a comment that mentions this. Well done sir!
Re: My First Gran Turismo Available This Friday for Free on PS5, PS4
@Member_the_game its ridiculous given that the option to do that has been around for almost 2 decades. The worst is when its a story game or something and I reboot it after a year or so and wanna start again to understand that story or controls. Nope you have to pick up where you left off and be confused for hours. No thanks.
Re: 3 More PS Plus Essential Games Yours to Download Now
Honestly give dark descent a go. I thought it captured the universe perfectly!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024?
@Oz_Who_Dat_Dare first of all I am a therapist and find the mechanic fascinating. Second of all, its a mechanic where you can't use that soldier for a while cause they are getting treatment before they are well enough to go back in the field. Third of all, the army already does this with therapy and soldiers in combat. Its brief therapy for ptsd and trauma and then when they are able to function again enough to complete the mission they are sent out. Its cruel and wrong, but its the truth of how mental illness is handled in the military. I find the honesty of the mechanic interesting and well implemented. Fourth of all, its in a universe that sucks and its tough, plus its a game so chill.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024?
@zhoont can agree with aliens. Its also a good tactical game for people who are not too big into the genre. I tell everyone who likes aliens to try it, and most of them were glad I did.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024?
If you have any love for the aliens franchise you should try dark decent. I am not a strategy fan at all (have tried so many and probably like 10 percent of them), but that game is absolutely oozing with atmosphere and fan service. It's honestly one of the games I had the most fun with since baldurs gate 3. To all those that are saying it it is rubbish are not being too honest. If you don't like the franchise then maybe I can see that, but its top notch (your team gets ptsd and they have to see a psychiatrist before you can have them in combat, or welding of doors for a safe zone etc)
Re: Bloober's Cronos: The New Dawn Inspired by Dead Space, Alan Wake Mechanics
I am going to remain skeptical, but I do have some hope after the SH2 Remake because honestly that was on of the best games I played this year. Hopefully they learned a lot in that process. My hope is the bloober become the new Konami or Capcom with horror and we have another studio to get excited about.
Re: Remedy Is Aiming for Excellence with Max Payne Remake
@themightyant I'm hoping they take the silent hill 2 remake approach to increase play time and stuff. It all felt like it belonged in the game. Unlike ff7 remake (not rebirth) that felt soooo drawn out for no reason other than to make it worth $60
Re: Newly Signed Law May Restrict Sony's Use of Terms Like 'Buy' or 'Purchase' for Digital Games
They are gonna use the smallest and most faint font possible for that information lol. It sucks cause we are like 10 years behind on laws in the digital realm.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for October 2024 Announced
This has been the best month in a while. I've been looking to try doki doki, and I only got half way on deadspace on game pass so may need to give it a go for October
Re: Rumour: Concord Cost $400 Million, Sony Believed It Was the 'Future of PlayStation'
Hulst needs to step down. This is insane. 400M for that turd of a game, yet any ask for a return of a beloved character gets pushed to the side. The ps5 pro price and all this other news makes me worried about Sony.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
Alright, I am gonna buy this and spend Friday evening draining my dualsense batteries haha. Need to support good developers.
Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
As others have said. I'm more concerned about the price of a PS6 at this rate. Gaming is one of my top hobbies, but I can't justify the price of gaming lately (especially when my other hobby is music and instruments are pricey too lol)
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
I literally just bought a brand new Pearl Roadshow drumkit with an extra cymbal pack and an extra pack of sticks and it came out to the same price as the PS5 Pro, and that's without the disk drive and stand lol.