DICE are wasted at EA. I'm sure Battlefield still has it's audience but how about some fresh FPS ideas and more importantly a quality single player or co-op campaign. Unfortunately multiplayer shooters are cash cows nowadays.
I'm sadly old enough to remember each in the series. The first two were the most unique, loved the graphics and abilities in the 1st game and the various attempts at realism and immersion in the 2nd. The 3rd was fun to play after having backpacked through South East Asia as was 4 but I don't have too powerful pangs of nostalgia for either. Blood Dragon was simple fun with all excellent 80's gloss (Michael Biehn!!!). Primal might actually be my favourite as I viewed it as more of a Paleolithic simulator and really enjoyed it despite not having an arsenal of modern weaponry. 5 could have been so much better had they not (understandably) shied away from overtly political tones but both this and New Dawn were immensely fun in co op. Just started 6, more of the same sure but gosh it's fun.
IGN have clearly tried to be inclusive by having some bang average contemporary games in the bracket over some legendary/pioneering ones but I can sort of understand that. What's harder to understand is why most respondents clearly seem to have been under 25 years of age. Some rather odd results but hey, opinions.
The thing is, GTA V is like a Disney classic. Young people come of age every year thus it's ongoing popularity. I'm fine with new versions as long as Rockstar are working on the next iteration behind the scenes which they surely must be. It's been a long time coming but let's not forget the incredible Red Dead 2 that came since GTA V's original release in 2013. And it's not like there aren't plenty of other incredible games to fill our backlogs these days!
@ShogunRok Apologies if this is covered in comments below: if I'm upgrading from the base PS4 version for $19.99, are my main campaign save files carried over? (I'm only wanting to play the new island expansion).
@Quintumply As someone who doesn't play a lot of 'culturally Japanese' games (really not sure how to word that but I mostly mean JRPG's and action games) but enjoys anything detective and crime related, is this series easy to get into? I'm considering this and Judgment as an introduction.
@DM666 The graphics and framerate will take advantage of PS5 hardware still but load times won't be quite as fast as SSD allows for. Love the King Crimson thumbnail.
@zupertramp It's tragic we won't see another Alien game by Creative Assembly but the bar has certainly been raised for other developers to do something special with the Alien universe. (Ignoring Alien Firestorm or whatever it's called).
Alien Isolation has no competition in my opinion. Playing at night with headphones in a dark room is the scariest video game experience available. When I had to finally make meaningful progress, I played during the day (although this was still terrifying). Creative Assembly made one of the games of the generation and a massive crowd pleaser for Alien Saga fans. On a stranger note - regarding heart rate for example, Warzone always elicits a similar physical reaction to that of some horror titles!
First game was one of my last gen highlights, I arrived late but wow was it brilliant. Really looking forward to this if they pull off all the ambitious ideas. Anyone concerned about giving this studio money, buy a physical used copy, they're usually available within weeks of a game's release. I do this with EA/Activision/Ubisoft.
The only issue with games like this is having to unlock all abilities again which makes no sense in terms of continuity. I hope Aloy already has a good grasp (if not fully upgraded) abilities from Zero Dawn then players can concentrate on unlocking new abilities/weapons etc.
@MKD88 I couldn't agree more. If Konami make it simple to apply kits and icons from the creative community via USB then I'm onboard. Definitely interested to see what they do with the new engine and first current gen entry.
PS4 was the first video game generation (since I started gaming in the 80's) where I simply didn't have time to play every game I wanted to. I'm still working through my backlog to this day so as an adult with limited time, this upcoming PS5 catalogue is both exciting and terrifying at the same time!
@The_New_Butler I agree, contextually, this is a solid 8 for fans of walking Sims with light puzzle elements. If only review scores were variable depending on player preferences, much like Metacritic user reviews only in a perfect world without the 'extremes/review bombing/trolling'.
I haven't touched my PS4 disc despite owning a PS5. I'm prepared to wait it out for the upgrade. I don't think the actual developers are to blame necessarily. I came to Witcher 3 late in the day for $15 - it's now my favourite game of all time so I'm not requesting a refund and hoping CDPR get Cyberpunk right eventually.
It's going to be mightily tempting to play on PS5 this Friday but I'm going to be patient and wait for 60FPS 4K next year. After hearing the Digital Foundry PC early take, I need the best possible console version. I've waited 7 years already, what's a few more months?!
Same issue with Rainbow Six Siege now. PS5 upgrade is available but crashes on startup every time. Ubisoft are aware according to various forums. Do they even have a QA team though?!
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Re: Battlefield 2042 (PS5) - Maybe One for the Future
DICE are wasted at EA. I'm sure Battlefield still has it's audience but how about some fresh FPS ideas and more importantly a quality single player or co-op campaign. Unfortunately multiplayer shooters are cash cows nowadays.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite PS5 Game So Far?
Disco Elysium will certainly be in the running for game of the decade. Fantastic achievement.
Re: Haunted Chocolatier Is the Next Game from the Creator of Stardew Valley
@Daleaf Hey, if you enjoy it then it's not a waste of time! I think.
Re: Haunted Chocolatier Is the Next Game from the Creator of Stardew Valley
@Daleaf 100 hours seems reasonable next to my wife's 500 plus hours in Animal Crossing!
Re: Stinky Company Simulator Is About Building a Business Empire Out of Garbage
Basically a New Jersey mob simulator.
Re: Video: Which Far Cry Game Is the Best?
I'm sadly old enough to remember each in the series. The first two were the most unique, loved the graphics and abilities in the 1st game and the various attempts at realism and immersion in the 2nd. The 3rd was fun to play after having backpacked through South East Asia as was 4 but I don't have too powerful pangs of nostalgia for either. Blood Dragon was simple fun with all excellent 80's gloss (Michael Biehn!!!). Primal might actually be my favourite as I viewed it as more of a Paleolithic simulator and really enjoyed it despite not having an arsenal of modern weaponry. 5 could have been so much better had they not (understandably) shied away from overtly political tones but both this and New Dawn were immensely fun in co op. Just started 6, more of the same sure but gosh it's fun.
Re: God of War Wins IGN's Big Best Video Game of All Time Poll
IGN have clearly tried to be inclusive by having some bang average contemporary games in the bracket over some legendary/pioneering ones but I can sort of understand that. What's harder to understand is why most respondents clearly seem to have been under 25 years of age. Some rather odd results but hey, opinions.
Re: GTA 5 Fans Are Not Happy with Expanded & Enhanced's PS5 Reveal
The thing is, GTA V is like a Disney classic. Young people come of age every year thus it's ongoing popularity. I'm fine with new versions as long as Rockstar are working on the next iteration behind the scenes which they surely must be. It's been a long time coming but let's not forget the incredible Red Dead 2 that came since GTA V's original release in 2013. And it's not like there aren't plenty of other incredible games to fill our backlogs these days!
Re: Forspoken's Latest PS5 Trailer Is Witty and Weird
'a New York-style city' - it is NYC as you can see the Holland Tunnel through the portal. Game looks promising thus far!
Re: Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (PS5) - Excellent Iki Island Expansion Adds to an Already Amazing Adventure
@ShogunRok Awesome, cheers for the quick reply!
Re: Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (PS5) - Excellent Iki Island Expansion Adds to an Already Amazing Adventure
@ShogunRok Apologies if this is covered in comments below: if I'm upgrading from the base PS4 version for $19.99, are my main campaign save files carried over? (I'm only wanting to play the new island expansion).
Re: The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (PS4) - No Objections to This Spiffing Spin-Off
@Quintumply Sold! Cheers for your reply!
Re: The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (PS4) - No Objections to This Spiffing Spin-Off
@Quintumply As someone who doesn't play a lot of 'culturally Japanese' games (really not sure how to word that but I mostly mean JRPG's and action games) but enjoys anything detective and crime related, is this series easy to get into? I'm considering this and Judgment as an introduction.
Re: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Patched to Run 4K, 60fps on PS5
@DM666 The graphics and framerate will take advantage of PS5 hardware still but load times won't be quite as fast as SSD allows for. Love the King Crimson thumbnail.
Re: Jim Ryan Says Players Only Remember the Best Games
@zupertramp It's tragic we won't see another Alien game by Creative Assembly but the bar has certainly been raised for other developers to do something special with the Alien universe. (Ignoring Alien Firestorm or whatever it's called).
Re: Best PS4 Horror Games
Alien Isolation has no competition in my opinion. Playing at night with headphones in a dark room is the scariest video game experience available. When I had to finally make meaningful progress, I played during the day (although this was still terrifying). Creative Assembly made one of the games of the generation and a massive crowd pleaser for Alien Saga fans. On a stranger note - regarding heart rate for example, Warzone always elicits a similar physical reaction to that of some horror titles!
Re: Random: PlayStation Fans Start Petition to Cancel Hideo Kojima's Rumoured Xbox Game
6 year olds dude.
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 8.52 Available to Download Now
1440p support and custom game folders next please Sony!
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Comparison Shows Improvements Over Zero Dawn
Anyone else think Aloy is starting to resemble Kevin's brother Buzz from Home Alone?
Re: Dying Light 2 Hitting PS5, PS4 on 7th December, Gameplay Revealed
First game was one of my last gen highlights, I arrived late but wow was it brilliant. Really looking forward to this if they pull off all the ambitious ideas. Anyone concerned about giving this studio money, buy a physical used copy, they're usually available within weeks of a game's release. I do this with EA/Activision/Ubisoft.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Mesmerises in 14 Minute Gameplay Sequence
The only issue with games like this is having to unlock all abilities again which makes no sense in terms of continuity. I hope Aloy already has a good grasp (if not fully upgraded) abilities from Zero Dawn then players can concentrate on unlocking new abilities/weapons etc.
Re: PES Picks Up Exclusive License to Serie A Side Atalanta
@MKD88 I couldn't agree more. If Konami make it simple to apply kits and icons from the creative community via USB then I'm onboard. Definitely interested to see what they do with the new engine and first current gen entry.
Re: Sony Has More Than 25 PS5 Exclusives in Development, And Almost Half Are New IP
PS4 was the first video game generation (since I started gaming in the 80's) where I simply didn't have time to play every game I wanted to. I'm still working through my backlog to this day so as an adult with limited time, this upcoming PS5 catalogue is both exciting and terrifying at the same time!
Re: Mini Review: Call Of The Sea (PS5) - A Pretty But Predictable Puzzler
@The_New_Butler I agree, contextually, this is a solid 8 for fans of walking Sims with light puzzle elements. If only review scores were variable depending on player preferences, much like Metacritic user reviews only in a perfect world without the 'extremes/review bombing/trolling'.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.10 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Includes Crash Fixes and Stability Improvements
@Haida Same here. We waited 7 years, what's one more for the PS5 version? Unless I get Covid. Then I'm playing it right away.
Re: Poll: Did You Request a Cyberpunk 2077 Refund on PS5, PS4?
I haven't touched my PS4 disc despite owning a PS5. I'm prepared to wait it out for the upgrade. I don't think the actual developers are to blame necessarily. I came to Witcher 3 late in the day for $15 - it's now my favourite game of all time so I'm not requesting a refund and hoping CDPR get Cyberpunk right eventually.
Re: Hands On: This Is How Cyberpunk 2077 Runs on PS5, PS4 Pro, and PS4
It's going to be mightily tempting to play on PS5 this Friday but I'm going to be patient and wait for 60FPS 4K next year. After hearing the Digital Foundry PC early take, I need the best possible console version. I've waited 7 years already, what's a few more months?!
Re: Ubisoft Working to Resolve Missing PS4 to PS5 Upgrades of Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs
Same issue with Rainbow Six Siege now. PS5 upgrade is available but crashes on startup every time. Ubisoft are aware according to various forums. Do they even have a QA team though?!