@LogicStrikesAgain @thedevilsjester Thanks for the clarification! 😃 I too am no fan of consolidation. I don't know the industry is going to get through these high budgets and expectations but I'll be there regardless.
I know the internet SAYS it would be OK with low budget shorter games but there really isn't much evidence to support that claim so I know the devs and publishers are between a rock and hard place.
This is a ridiculous notion and a clear sign they want Elden Ring DLC to win GOTY. Geoff has done alot for gaming and I respect him for that. But this is the last straw in my opinion.
I played about 12hrs and the hitstop adjustment are a IMPROVEMENT not negative. Makes the combat quicker. I much prefer it to World (went back to fight Furious Rajan right after the Beta ended so the changes were obvious) but its a good mix of World and Rise.
EDIT: Judging by the 21 other comments thus far we did not play the same beta. My experience seems to have been magnitudes better than most here. I loved it, changes and all. To each their own 🤷🏾♂️
I'm playing Sparking Zero! having fun with it as I get to grips with the controls. Im Soooo very looking forward to the Monster Hunter Wilds beta next week. I haven't given up on Unicorn Overlord though as I'm about half way through it I think (52hrs)
After a week long exhausting trip I'm looking forward to sleeping. But I might sneak some Unicorn overlord in tomorrow as it's pretty easy to jump back In.
Sadly I can tell you what I'm NOT playing: Sparking Zero! as I have to make a short notice international flight and won't be home ( or even in one place) for at least a week 😔
At least I got some Unicorn Overlord in last night and I'm taking the PS Vita with me.
Cheers @Link41x
Trying to take it easy today, been a very stressful week. Wanna give Foamstars a go again as it's now F2P and I have an urge to jump back into Horizon Forbidden West just for photo mode (already platinumed) but I definitely need to play more Unicorn Overlord.
@CielloArc Yeah kinda crazy they didn't show Super 17 unless they have him grouped differently no General Rildo either but I'm still have SSJ4 is finally confirmed.
@Ralizah Sadly I think you are right. As much as Western gamers (myself included) have pointed to other western gamers for not buying their games, Japanese gamers didn't support Japan Studio with the kind of numbers we have seen them do for other games.
@ShogunRok @Gamingfan4Lyf I think it's time we consider Japan's gaming tastes to just be too unpredictable unless the publisher's name starts with N.
Astrobot is exactly the type of game you would think would sell extremely sell even physically. I hope I'm wrong and next week it's #1 but I'm worried.
@CriticalGames It's always great to hear from developers, Thanks for replying! We're definitely in a crowded release era (2023-2025) but smaller title are my palette cleansers so I'm going to pay special attention to 8-bit Adventures 2! 😃
Game looks really cool but that release window is packed. I wouldn't mind trying it but realistically after I finish Unicorn Overlord, Sparking Zero, DQ3 Remake and Lego Horizon it's probably gonna be March 2025.
I'm going to be catching up on some much needed Sleep after work today. But should the moment present it self ill be continuing Unicorn Overlord. I bought the game and I'm about 25hrs in and it's great!
Hope everyone is having fun this weekend particularly the Astrobot Enjoyers! 😃
@colonelkilgore Nice choices. TFU2 is great but I cant pass up an opportunity to recommend FF 13. It's one of my favs and it really good once you give it a chance.
Welp after getting pretty far into Bloodborne (I beat Micolash) I gave it up for lack of interest. Just wasn't very compelling to play for me 🙈 So I tried the Unicorn Overlord Demo and after 8hrs I bought the full game so I'll be playing that this weekend and until Sparking Zero releases.
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Re: Remedy Offers Control 2 Insight, AAA Action RPG on €50 Million Budget
@LogicStrikesAgain @thedevilsjester Thanks for the clarification! 😃 I too am no fan of consolidation. I don't know the industry is going to get through these high budgets and expectations but I'll be there regardless.
I know the internet SAYS it would be OK with low budget shorter games but there really isn't much evidence to support that claim so I know the devs and publishers are between a rock and hard place.
Re: Remedy Offers Control 2 Insight, AAA Action RPG on €50 Million Budget
So 50 Million budget and they need 3-4 Million in sales to be profitable? Yeah the industry is cooked.
Re: Do You Really Want Devs to Make Lower Budget, More Original Games for PS5?
Doesn't matter what I say, the results (sales) speak for themselves.
Re: The Game Awards Confirms DLC, Remasters Can Win Game of the Year Days Prior to Nominations Reveal
This is a ridiculous notion and a clear sign they want Elden Ring DLC to win GOTY. Geoff has done alot for gaming and I respect him for that. But this is the last straw in my opinion.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 555
Actually played a few matches of Foamstars yesterday believe it or not. But my main focus will be Sparking Zero/Unicorn Overlord this weekend.
Everytime I get hyped for Dragonquest 3 Remake I see something about the grind thst puts me off. 🤷🏾♂️ I'll check it out one day.
Happy Gaming!
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5) - Dull Design Lets Down This Gorgeous Spin-Off
Welp, this game just slipped all the way down my list of games to buy. Maybe sometime next year.
Good thing I upgraded HZD Remastered for $10. I'll just play that instead.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 554
Gonna be mostly Sparking Zero this weekend. I bought it but won't start HZD Remastered till I finish Unicorn Overlord.
A new season of Foamstars just started so I might check that out.
Happy gaming!
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta?
Absolutely loved it! Love ALL the changes to weapons. Performance could be better but the game is 4 months out. All and all very satisfied.
Re: Fans Work Out Why Monster Hunter Wilds Feels So Weird and Weightless in PS5 Beta
I played about 12hrs and the hitstop adjustment are a IMPROVEMENT not negative. Makes the combat quicker. I much prefer it to World (went back to fight Furious Rajan right after the Beta ended so the changes were obvious) but its a good mix of World and Rise.
EDIT: Judging by the 21 other comments thus far we did not play the same beta. My experience seems to have been magnitudes better than most here. I loved it, changes and all. To each their own 🤷🏾♂️
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 553
Monter Hunter Wilds Beta. That is all.
Have great weekend!
Re: Players Made Uncomfortable by Talking Palicoes as Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 Beta Goes Live
I have mine set to the feline language so its not weird.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 552
I'm playing Sparking Zero! having fun with it as I get to grips with the controls. Im Soooo very looking forward to the Monster Hunter Wilds beta next week. I haven't given up on Unicorn Overlord though as I'm about half way through it I think (52hrs)
Happy Gaming!
Re: Random: Killzone Superfans Want to License the IP from Sony
@Keyblade-Dan Here Here!
Re: Random: Killzone Superfans Want to License the IP from Sony
Killzone died for a reason. And what would be the point of licensing the IP without the game engine.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 551
After a week long exhausting trip I'm looking forward to sleeping. But I might sneak some Unicorn overlord in tomorrow as it's pretty easy to jump back In.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
Sadly I can tell you what I'm NOT playing: Sparking Zero! as I have to make a short notice international flight and won't be home ( or even in one place) for at least a week 😔
At least I got some Unicorn Overlord in last night and I'm taking the PS Vita with me.
Cheers @Link41x
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero?
Wasn't able to get Sparking Zero as yet but I cant wait to play it! It looks exactly like what I was hoping for.
Re: Round Up: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero PS5 Reviews Go Super Saiyan
Awwww yeah! This is gonna fantastic.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
@JonnyAces Sorry to hear, I hope he's OK and makes a quick recovery.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
Trying to take it easy today, been a very stressful week. Wanna give Foamstars a go again as it's now F2P and I have an urge to jump back into Horizon Forbidden West just for photo mode (already platinumed) but I definitely need to play more Unicorn Overlord.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 548
@gaston The Burning Shores ending is better. Thst dlc is really great 😃
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 548
Welp can you guess what I'm playing?
Yeah, more Unicorn Overlord if/when i get some time this weekend. Been a rough one as co workers are on Holiday.
Have a good one folks!
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Wins Over PlayStation Fans
$10 for better visuals, new dialogue and dualsense feature at 60 fps is a no-brainer.
Re: Superb Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord Tops 1 Million Sales
The demo absolutely sold me on this game. Now I'm 45 hrs in and loving it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 547
42 hours into Unicorn Overlord and it's still good. But I'm counting down the days till Sparking Zero!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Re: Rumour: Days Gone PS5 Remaster Speculation Starts to Spread
I did not play Days Gone on PS4 so I MIGHT be interested in a Remaster on PS5
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Reveals Full 182 Character Roster Ahead of Next Month's PS5 Release
Preordering.
Re: Preview: PS5's Sparking! Zero Feels Like Dragon Ball Z, But You May Need Super Saiyan Reflexes
I've been waiting for this for years! If it plays anything like the PS2 games in good to go, Complicates controls and all!
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures Bares Its 'A*s' in ESRB Rating for PS5, PC, Switch
Looking forward to playing this with the wife.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 546
Still playing Unicorn Overlord about 32 hrs in. Patiently going hype for Dragonball Sparking Zero next month! GT characters finally confirmed.
Have a great gaming weekend folks!
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Confirms 12 Dragon Ball GT Characters
@CielloArc Yeah kinda crazy they didn't show Super 17 unless they have him grouped differently no General Rildo either but I'm still have SSJ4 is finally confirmed.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
@Ralizah Sadly I think you are right. As much as Western gamers (myself included) have pointed to other western gamers for not buying their games, Japanese gamers didn't support Japan Studio with the kind of numbers we have seen them do for other games.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
@anoyonmus Namco OBVIOUSLY 🤭
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
@ShogunRok @Gamingfan4Lyf I think it's time we consider Japan's gaming tastes to just be too unpredictable unless the publisher's name starts with N.
Astrobot is exactly the type of game you would think would sell extremely sell even physically. I hope I'm wrong and next week it's #1 but I'm worried.
Re: Classic JRPG-Inspired 8-Bit Adventures 2 Finally Levels Up on PS5, PS4 in October
@CriticalGames It's always great to hear from developers, Thanks for replying!
We're definitely in a crowded release era (2023-2025) but smaller title are my palette cleansers so I'm going to pay special attention to 8-bit Adventures 2! 😃
Re: Classic JRPG-Inspired 8-Bit Adventures 2 Finally Levels Up on PS5, PS4 in October
Game looks really cool but that release window is packed. I wouldn't mind trying it but realistically after I finish Unicorn Overlord, Sparking Zero, DQ3 Remake and Lego Horizon it's probably gonna be March 2025.
Re: PS5 Players Choose Performance Mode 75% of the Time
Yup my console is set to performance mode.
Re: PS5 Pro Showcase Set for Tomorrow, Hosted by Mark Cerny
@breakneck Seems short but his PS4 Pro presentation was 18 mins. Geoff Keighley must have given feed to the effect of " Please Wrap it up" 😅
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
@colonelkilgore Awesome! That Oerba music! (You'll know it when you get there)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
I'm going to be catching up on some much needed Sleep after work today. But should the moment present it self ill be continuing Unicorn Overlord. I bought the game and I'm about 25hrs in and it's great!
Hope everyone is having fun this weekend particularly the Astrobot Enjoyers! 😃
Re: Soapbox: Astro Bot PS5 Is Not a Graveyard, It's a Joyful Demonstration of Sony's Unique Ability to Reinvent Itself
@PloverNutter 💯 agreed. And nice Profile pic 👌
Re: New Fishing Mechanic the Highlight of Next No Man's Sky PS5, PS4 Update
This is approaching Greatest Game of all Time levels. Sean Murry and Hello Games have transcended GOAT 🐐
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
That HH image is INSPIRED!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
@breakneck Yeah, I just lost interest sadly. Interestingly Jean D'Arc is also on my list of "Play this later" games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
@Shigurui How difficult/long did it take to Plat Ender Lillies?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
@colonelkilgore Nice choices. TFU2 is great but I cant pass up an opportunity to recommend FF 13. It's one of my favs and it really good once you give it a chance.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
Welp after getting pretty far into Bloodborne (I beat Micolash) I gave it up for lack of interest. Just wasn't very compelling to play for me 🙈 So I tried the Unicorn Overlord Demo and after 8hrs I bought the full game so I'll be playing that this weekend and until Sparking Zero releases.
Have a great weekend!
Re: Sony Accused of Signing Secret PS5 Console Exclusivity Agreement with Black Myth: Wukong
Funny how this "report" comes out just after the PS5 Pro "leak" as if to divert attention and counteract it 🤔
Re: Green Ranger Tommy Oliver Joins the Roster of Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind on PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb What? Someone call Dr Strange cause Sammy is in a multiverse of madness where the Green and White Rangers were disliked!
Re: Divisive Green Ranger Tommy Oliver Joins the Roster of Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind on PS5, PS4
Yeah I never thought of or heard of the Green Ranger being divisive. Universally liked is more like it, at least as far as I know.