@NEStalgia Well said π I think those who like XVI but dump on XIII havent actually played XIII. And now Twitter begs for a XIII trilogy remaster every chance they get.
As a FNC fan who believes we got duped by them saying they always planned XIII as a Trilogy to encompass FNC while cheating us out of Versus XIII (XV is NOT Versus just by another name imo) I really enjoyed all the mother crystal talk in XVI. Shout out to Type-0 who did nothing wrong as was actually good.
@NEStalgia I always really liked XIII and its lore so I was enjoying all of that in XVI π It really should have been a Fabula Nova Chrystallis game. I think the XIII hate was overblown as evidenced by how much ppl like similar things in different packages (stagger system in Remake/Rebirth came straight from XIII)
@Mikey856 Preaching to the choir on that one, I'm still impressed by the loading in Rebirth and it's not even cross gen. I was just saying that some people complained about the similarities. But for me personally playing Forbidden West on PS4 then playing Burning Shores on PS5 at 60fps was all it took.
@thefourfoldroot1 I've heard some (DF) complain that this gen the consoles were "too similar" or "basically the same box" to be interesting but fact is that without exclusives the actual differences are not obvious and it seems like they are the same. Not sure why people hate exclusives other than Console warriors.
@Shepherd_Tallon As I understand it which features they implement or how many is up to the devs. It's just required that at least some are implemented to get the "Pro Enhanced" stamp.
It's a bit sad that Sony and others have to make mandates to get devs to take advantage of new hardware. But at least it means we should get a better experience.
@GamingFan4Lyf Right there with you. Parents dont screen what their kids watch/play and just buy whatever they ask for. Or the kids buy it themselves and the parents say nothing. Makes the whole rating system almost pointless.
@DaniPooo oh definitely. But so far I can only think of 1 or 2 games like Robocop that run even close to 60fps on console using UE5. And with what Part 3 would entail I doubt that would be a stable 60.
I think of it like how Rocksteady made Arkham Knight on UE3 look better than even some games today, by sticking with what they knew and modifying it to suit their needs.
@Bentleyma I actually hope not cause UE5 is very heavy performance-wise. Yea it would be a nice visual upgrade but if we thought performance mode looked ugly now on UE4...
@UltimateOtaku91 I was thinking the same but everyone who plays it loves it. I've held off on it purely due to time (spent 128hrs almost platinuming Octopath 2 and put 44 hrs into Foamstars) then I started Rebirth. But I think Unicron will be my turnbased game for the summer months.
@UltimateOtaku91 Fair point. I did buy GBF Relink at launch and opted to wait till last week to buy Rebirth. So many other might have too.
And I agree, other big titles like Dead Space Remake would love to have 2 Million on one platform. SF6 comes to mind and none of these great games are considered to be doing poorly. I still need to try Unicron Overlord demo π€
@mariomaster96 Same, it was like a Cooler looking alternative to FF15 at that time. Not XVI DLC is gonna drop before even get a firm release date for it. At this point I couldnt care less. They will have market the hell out of it to change that.
"Saber Interactive itself is planning on launching Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 at $70, but Karch says this is being done to avoid concerns of a lower price point indicating it's a worse game"
Do as I say, not as I do. π Credibility instantly lost sir.
@BAMozzy TBF MTX would not put me off of Horizon if it like DD2 where it's not NECESSARY to buy the extras.
I just meant that the 3 yrs of Early Access (while clearly helping the game to be just what the audience wanted from it) isnt something that most other studios or games could get away with. Monterey Hunter maybe but not a game like Uncharted for example.
@BAMozzy @AverageGamer I agree with that. But (im open to correction in this) being in Early Access for 3 yrs is kinda similar to being a live service. Making money while the game evolves from player feedback. It's not a model most studios could successfully follow.
It seems it's not so much that Larian were "smarter" than others but that just had the right circumstances at the right time π€·πΎββοΈ
60fps should be the target and well optimized. I have yet to play ANYTHING on PS5 in 30fps. I tried the 30 fps mode in the Stellar Blade demo and it was like bullet time it was so slow.
UE5 hasnt turned out to be quite as easy to use as advertised, and good performance takes alot of optimization based on the few games out that use it. Development might be going slower than expected.
@UltimateOtaku91 Yeah the que tines were too long. They've improved it since with a patch but depending on the time of day you still might be waiting upwards of 3 mins for a match sometimesπ
Didnt know about the Skill gems, that will be interesting. I'll be looking forward to trying Chole out as I missed her in the Happy FriYay event before.
Welp I've given up in the Octopath Traveler 2 platinum... for now..... ( secret boss wiped the floor with me) so been playing through the "Story" mission in Foamstars
@slips666 yeah the OT1 boss on the island with the large Gates. I've littery done everything else in the game including the ending Epilogue. I feel like one day I will beat him but the frustration of trying after 126hrs was too great. Had to step away.
@slips666 The secret boss is just too tough. And to beat him I would have needed to focus on building 2 characters from early game who I frankly just didnt like playing as so they are my sone of my weakest. π€·πΎββοΈ
But the Epilogue was so good I might revisit the fight later on, it's just that one trophy that I need.
This sounds like a really good idea. If the devs wont do it the players can. I would love to have this right now as I'm trying to platinum Octopath Traveler 2 and have to keep Googling different item locations every 3-4 mins.
Wow, I was thinking May for this but April 18 is surprising. I wont be finished with other games by then but I'll still buy the DLC down the line. 10 more hours of XVI cannot be passed up!
@awp69 Nice!! That sounds great, I just need to carve out the time to properly play the demo. I do think I'll buy the game eventually this year, its just when.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 526
Nothing new this side: Rebirth & Foamstars
Re: Slime Rancher 2 Launches on PS5 in Early Access This June
@rjejr This is why I'm sceptical of Early access titles.
Re: Slime Rancher 2 Launches on PS5 in Early Access This June
Does this mean Playstation is changing its stance on Early Access titles?
Re: Tales of the Shire Turns The Lord of the Rings into a Hobbit Life Sim
@anoyonmus That's weird, cause why skip PS4 if it runs on Switch but ok.
Re: Tales of the Shire Turns The Lord of the Rings into a Hobbit Life Sim
I'm guessing this will also be on PS4 since it's on the Switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 525
Playing Rebirth and Foamstars
Have a good weekend yall!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide?
@NEStalgia Well said π I think those who like XVI but dump on XIII havent actually played XIII. And now Twitter begs for a XIII trilogy remaster every chance they get.
As a FNC fan who believes we got duped by them saying they always planned XIII as a Trilogy to encompass FNC while cheating us out of Versus XIII (XV is NOT Versus just by another name imo) I really enjoyed all the mother crystal talk in XVI. Shout out to Type-0 who did nothing wrong as was actually good.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide?
@NEStalgia I always really liked XIII and its lore so I was enjoying all of that in XVI π It really should have been a Fabula Nova Chrystallis game. I think the XIII hate was overblown as evidenced by how much ppl like similar things in different packages (stagger system in Remake/Rebirth came straight from XIII)
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide?
I'm knee deep in Rebirth right now but I will buy this DLC and play it later this year. I loved XVI!
Re: Fresh PS5 Pro Report Reiterates Sony Demands for Upgraded Games
@Mikey856 Preaching to the choir on that one, I'm still impressed by the loading in Rebirth and it's not even cross gen. I was just saying that some people complained about the similarities. But for me personally playing Forbidden West on PS4 then playing Burning Shores on PS5 at 60fps was all it took.
Re: Fresh PS5 Pro Report Reiterates Sony Demands for Upgraded Games
@thefourfoldroot1 I've heard some (DF) complain that this gen the consoles were "too similar" or "basically the same box" to be interesting but fact is that without exclusives the actual differences are not obvious and it seems like they are the same. Not sure why people hate exclusives other than Console warriors.
Re: Fresh PS5 Pro Report Reiterates Sony Demands for Upgraded Games
@Shepherd_Tallon As I understand it which features they implement or how many is up to the devs. It's just required that at least some are implemented to get the "Pro Enhanced" stamp.
Re: Fresh PS5 Pro Report Reiterates Sony Demands for Upgraded Games
It's a bit sad that Sony and others have to make mandates to get devs to take advantage of new hardware. But at least it means we should get a better experience.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Expected to Release Around 2027, Says Square Enix
@DaniPooo I agree. Theres no way SE wont re-release all 3. I just wish it wouldnt be so long of a wait for part 3
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Successfully Expanded the Series to New, Younger Players, Says Square Enix
@GamingFan4Lyf Right there with you. Parents dont screen what their kids watch/play and just buy whatever they ask for. Or the kids buy it themselves and the parents say nothing. Makes the whole rating system almost pointless.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Successfully Expanded the Series to New, Younger Players, Says Square Enix
@GamingFan4Lyf I would agree except GTA 5 exists. Clearly age ratings dont restrict the way they used.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 524
Just arrived in Costa Del Sol in Rebirth and I need to start Season 3 of Foamstars but atm I'm at work with my PS Vita playing Sly Cooper 4
Game on!!
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Expected to Release Around 2027, Says Square Enix
@DaniPooo oh definitely. But so far I can only think of 1 or 2 games like Robocop that run even close to 60fps on console using UE5. And with what Part 3 would entail I doubt that would be a stable 60.
I think of it like how Rocksteady made Arkham Knight on UE3 look better than even some games today, by sticking with what they knew and modifying it to suit their needs.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Expected to Release Around 2027, Says Square Enix
I was hoping dev on part 3 would be even quicker (2026) but I guess its is gonna be a big finale.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Expected to Release Around 2027, Says Square Enix
@Bentleyma I actually hope not cause UE5 is very heavy performance-wise. Yea it would be a nice visual upgrade but if we thought performance mode looked ugly now on UE4...
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Has Sold Around 2 Million Copies, PS5 Player Data Suggests
@8bit4Life @Belmont So far at least, the mini games havent gotten on my nerves. It's funny that this is what so many complained XVI was lacking.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Has Sold Around 2 Million Copies, PS5 Player Data Suggests
@UltimateOtaku91 I was thinking the same but everyone who plays it loves it. I've held off on it purely due to time (spent 128hrs almost platinuming Octopath 2 and put 44 hrs into Foamstars) then I started Rebirth. But I think Unicron will be my turnbased game for the summer months.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Has Sold Around 2 Million Copies, PS5 Player Data Suggests
@UltimateOtaku91 Fair point. I did buy GBF Relink at launch and opted to wait till last week to buy Rebirth. So many other might have too.
And I agree, other big titles like Dead Space Remake would love to have 2 Million on one platform. SF6 comes to mind and none of these great games are considered to be doing poorly. I
still need to try Unicron Overlord demo π€
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Has Sold Around 2 Million Copies, PS5 Player Data Suggests
With the way people online talk about I was expecting it to sell more than XVI did at launch. Granted I didnt buy it untill a week ago.
I wonder how many copies have been sold but not played yet. I know people who have bought the game and not even installed it yet so its possible.
Re: PSN Data Says Foamstars' Future Is Bleak, Just Two Months After Release
Sad to see as the game is fun and music is great.
Re: Long Awaited PS5 Action Game Lost Soul Aside Is Still Alive, But Early 2024 Window Is Long Gone
@mariomaster96 Same, it was like a Cooler looking alternative to FF15 at that time. Not XVI DLC is gonna drop before even get a firm release date for it. At this point I couldnt care less. They will have market the hell out of it to change that.
Re: $70 Games Are Just a Phase, Believes Saber Interactive CEO
"Saber Interactive itself is planning on launching Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 at $70, but Karch says this is being done to avoid concerns of a lower price point indicating it's a worse game"
Do as I say, not as I do. π
Credibility instantly lost sir.
Re: Games Industry Mass Layoffs an 'Avoidable F*ck Up', Says Larian Studios Publishing Director
@BAMozzy TBF MTX would not put me off of Horizon if it like DD2 where it's not NECESSARY to buy the extras.
I just meant that the 3 yrs of Early Access (while clearly helping the game to be just what the audience wanted from it) isnt something that most other studios or games could get away with. Monterey Hunter maybe but not a game like Uncharted for example.
Re: Games Industry Mass Layoffs an 'Avoidable F*ck Up', Says Larian Studios Publishing Director
@BAMozzy @AverageGamer I agree with that. But (im open to correction in this) being in Early Access for 3 yrs is kinda similar to being a live service. Making money while the game evolves from player feedback. It's not a model most studios could successfully follow.
It seems it's not so much that Larian were "smarter" than others but that just had the right circumstances at the right time π€·πΎββοΈ
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 523
This weekend will be full on FF7 Rebirth action, with a little Foamstars sprinkled in. I can't wait to finish work today π
Have a good one folks!
Re: Poll: How Much Do You Care About 60fps on PS5?
@Dodoo Same here, the smooth combat tips the scales for me over bettert visuals in Rebirth.
Re: Poll: How Much Do You Care About 60fps on PS5?
60fps should be the target and well optimized. I have yet to play ANYTHING on PS5 in 30fps. I tried the 30 fps mode in the Stellar Blade demo and it was like bullet time it was so slow.
Re: Dragon Quest 12 Still MIA as Series Producer Is Reassigned at Square Enix
UE5 hasnt turned out to be quite as easy to use as advertised, and good performance takes alot of optimization based on the few games out that use it. Development might be going slower than expected.
Re: Foamstars Introduces Chloe Noir in Upcoming Season 3 Update on PS5, PS4
@UltimateOtaku91 Yeah the que tines were too long. They've improved it since with a patch but depending on the time of day you still might be waiting upwards of 3 mins for a match sometimesπ
Re: Foamstars Introduces Chloe Noir in Upcoming Season 3 Update on PS5, PS4
Didnt know about the Skill gems, that will be interesting. I'll be looking forward to trying Chole out as I missed her in the Happy FriYay event before.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 522
Welp I've given up in the Octopath Traveler 2 platinum... for now..... ( secret boss wiped the floor with me) so been playing through the "Story" mission in Foamstars
Tried the Stellar Blade demo it's pretty good.
Hoping to dive into FF7 Rebirth on Monday
Have a great weekend people!
Re: Sony Beta Testing Intriguing New Feature in PS App on Mobile
@Mikey856 @thefourfoldroot1 the Trophy display room was promised way back in Playstation Home but sadly it never came to pass π
Re: Sony Beta Testing Intriguing New Feature in PS App on Mobile
Sounds like the Active Time Lore function in FF XVI but on your phone. This could really great if implemented well and frequently... IF
Re: Xbox Planning to Release the 'Majority' of Its Exclusives on PS5
@Toot1st I was referring to Xbox specifically. Consoles arent dying, this debate get regurgitated every generation.
Re: Huge Star Ocean: The Second Story R Update Makes This Fantastic Remake Even Better
@slips666 yeah the OT1 boss on the island with the large Gates. I've littery done everything else in the game including the ending Epilogue. I feel like one day I will beat him but the frustration of trying after 126hrs was too great. Had to step away.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin Can't Beat Princess Peach
At this point... ok.
Re: Huge Star Ocean: The Second Story R Update Makes This Fantastic Remake Even Better
@slips666 The secret boss is just too tough. And to beat him I would have needed to focus on building 2 characters from early game who I frankly just didnt like playing as so they are my sone of my weakest. π€·πΎββοΈ
But the Epilogue was so good I might revisit the fight later on, it's just that one trophy that I need.
Re: 6v6 Hero Shooter Marvel Rivals Officially Announced, But There's No Mention of PS5
If THIS is why the Spiderman 2 Multiplayer game was canceled Marvel done goofed!
Re: Huge Star Ocean: The Second Story R Update Makes This Fantastic Remake Even Better
Will definitely be revisiting Star Ocean 2 now. Gave up on platinuming Octopath 2 πͺ
Re: Big PS5 Update Lets Sony Use Your Gameplay Clips to Help Other Players
This sounds like a really good idea. If the devs wont do it the players can. I would love to have this right now as I'm trying to platinum Octopath Traveler 2 and have to keep Googling different item locations every 3-4 mins.
Re: Xbox Planning to Release the 'Majority' of Its Exclusives on PS5
The beginning of the end. Cant say I didnt see it coming π€·πΎββοΈ
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 521
No new games for me at the moment. Almost have the platinum for Octopath Traveler 2 then its Star Ocean 2 time. Still playing Foamstars as well.
Enjoy the weekend folks!
Re: Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide Expansion Releases on PS5 in April
Wow, I was thinking May for this but April 18 is surprising. I wont be finished with other games by then but I'll still buy the DLC down the line. 10 more hours of XVI cannot be passed up!
Re: Random: Sydney Sweeney Reveals Which PS2 The Simpsons Game Was Her Favourite
@GKT well done old boy! π
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 520
@awp69 Nice!! That sounds great, I just need to carve out the time to properly play the demo. I do think I'll buy the game eventually this year, its just when.