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@FullbringIchigo Happy memories! I still have my Dreamcast. It works a dream, and the games are still great. I replayed Code Veronica twice last year on both the DC and PS Now, and naysayers be damned, I still think its holds up. Asides from Steve. Steve is a little whiney b*tch.

I love this game. It doesn't get as much praise as it's siblings, but to me it's one of the greats that always reminds me of getting my Dreamcast. I'm looking forward to going back!

@irken004 nailed it

Wasn't Night in the Woods delayed by a week? Did I dream this?

11 days off!

July 11

If we're going to talk about dissapointment in products being "half-assed", I can confirm that I'm far happier with my Pro purchase than I was with Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition...

@Darkpoet67 I'm with you. I used to love me a good horror game back in the day, but by the time I get home from work these days, the last thing I want to do is play a heightened terror simulator. Alien Isolation took me months to finish, because whilst it may be brown trousers time, getting scared and stressed to this extent is hardly fun.

I'll probably give it a go at some point, but I'm certainly not running out the door to pay for that experience of being perpetually terrified...

@Lurker cheers pal! In some ways I actually prefer Ligotti to HP. Sometimes the contemporary settings can make it a bit more relevant and unsettling. But yeah, huge fan!

As a mahoosive fan of writings from Lovecraft, Poe and Thomas Ligotti, this has me salivating uncontrollably...

@Mega-Gazz I see what you mean, but I'm getting more of a Tomb Raider/Witcher vibe personally. I'm not expecting deep RPG mechanics mind, as long as it plays as good as it looks I'll be a happy camper

Easily in my top 3 for the year. I was super excited pre launch and I was still surprised. Here's hoping for more soon!

So for NG+ can I just start afresh from the main menu? I ask because I finished the main storyline last night and went back to the field already to do hunter quests; can still take advantage of NG+ in this instance?

I'm still waiting in the hope that either World of Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest Builders makes it into the sales. Fingers crossed.

I still don't understand how Dead Rising is still going. I've played through numerous versions and sequels which range from mediocre to total garbage.

@Pink_Floyd the price itself is on the PSN store. I think it's about £13?

Edit: it's £11.99. Bargain.

@viciousarcanum yeah, I can't find it either.

It's £21.99 on my screen, @shogunrok. Maybe the site hadn't updated at the time of posting?

Worth a punt then, @get2sammyb? I was tempted but unsure on whether it would be poor.

Noo-noo. That's what my mum always called the wonderous vagina... take note, Sammy.

Any word on a release window? I was looking forward to snagging this around launch, but retailers aren't putting any dates to it.

Went back into it post patch; heaps better. Far more enjoyable and fun. I'd be lucky if I managed to get halfway through a short/easy campaign on solo, and I damn near reached the volcano tonight on my first go.

I thought it was pretty telling it was too hard based on the trophy unlocks, which were ridiculously low percentages almost across the board.

I had zero sickness or dizziness issues on day one, but since the I've had quite a few occasions where it's made me feel proper ill. I think playing it when I'm tired is a no-go for me. Either that or I'll persevere and grow some kind of vomit tolerance.

I'm in a bit of a lull with mine. I've finished Thumper, Batman, Until Dawn, Rez and Job Simulator, and whilst I kinda dig Battlezone it's insanely hard. I'm thinking of forking out for Wayward Skies; any of you chaps played that one?

I cancelled my pre-order last night and I'm regretting it already. Not because of lack of enthusiasm, but purely because both World of Final Fantasy and Skyrim come out on the same day as well... a definite first world problem, but vexing nonetheless...

@thedevilsjester Cat Crap works great. If it wasn't for the fact that Carmack advocated it, it probably would have passed me by.

@GAMINGLORY that sounds like Rick Grimes agreeing with his son.

@Neolit no troubles, bubbles!

The only issue I've had so far is fogging/misting on the lenses. So I bought some "Cat Crap" anti-fog gel after reading that John Carmack had recommended it a while ago. It's amazing stuff.

I've got a heap of launch titles, but I've easily spent the most time with this. Absolutely fantastic, and when getting into "the zone" with VR it's borderline hypnotic. Get a good pair of earphones and it's a mind bending assault. Love it.

@Grish78 I totally agree with your final comment. At 12pm when I started everything was gravy, but by 9pm I was struggling a bit with eye fatigue and feeling a bit flat. Like being at sea, I reckon the more I use it the easier it'll be. Here's to growing my "VR legs"!

@Furtin they are literally the two games I've been playing the most all day! I haven't even touched Battlezone or Batman yet. Thumper is an absolutely blinder.

@Grish78 what's Eve Valkyrie like? I played the demo which is criminally short and was really impressed, but I haven't found a single review online.

It's amazing. I've been playing various bits and bobs all day as I'm spoiled for choice, but zero tech issues and tons of fun to be had. Thumper in VR is hypnotically terrifying; I absolutely love it!

@thedevilsjester with zero snark attached, if nothing in the line up appeals to you why are you buying a PSVR?

Too much excite; SUPER HYPE!

@wiiware I've been watching for that as well. I gave up waiting and just pre-ordered it. It's Rez; how bad can it be?

@Galvatron "I have no doubt PSVR, as a first on mainstream consoles, will be fiddly and have embryonic issues such as the cabling, stutters etc - but if it's evident there is much joy in the immersion factor, why feel the need to trample on it?"

This. I tend to give new tech a bit of leeway at launch and was happy to do so in this instance, but I took absolutely no positives from his review, as any that were mentioned were small and largely overwhelmed by the negative tone.

And cheers for commenting @get2sammyb, you've reassured me that there's definitely some positives there to enjoy. I'll just make sure my expectations are suitably managed.

@JoeBlogs I do and it does. I've always had a soft spot for Nintendo stuff from my younger days. If you've ever got a spare £200-£300 lying around they're fairly easy to get from eBay

I'll have to check that episode out!

@JoeBlogs I do, kind of, which is where I had a fiddle with the Rift. Sod it. You only live once. Even if it ends up being a disaster it'll probably be a collectors item in 20 years like my Virtual Boy is now!

It's weird, because the reviews I'm seeing for both the games and the hardware seem to be predominantly positive, however there are some websites (kotaku for instance) who feel the PSVR is essentially broken. They referred to it as an "island for Sony's misfit toys."

I'm really excited for the launch next week, but it is unusual to see numerous writers giving it high praise, and a minority of others stating it's a waste of money and time. Normally I would just form my own opinion, but the admission price to do that in this instance is quite high.

@aric201812 goddamnit... that's the only thing I haven't considered. Best start saving...

@get2sammyb I know, and you're right. I'm just being pedantic/anal. To quote The Simpsons "You're doing a grand job, Mitch!"

Does 5-6 cables really constitute tons? Given the claims I was honestly expecting in excess of 50 cables!

@aric201812 yeah, I gave it a shake. To be fair to Oculus they provide a plethora of lens caps and other gubbins that you can pop in the headset, to help accommodate the visually challenged like myself. Unfortunately my eyes are a bit odd (an astigmatism in one eye plus short sightedness, and long sighted in the other), so wearing the headset without my glasses or even with the wonder-lenses that Oculus provide still proved a no go as everything was too blurry. This is why I've thought ahead and will give contacts a try.

It's not uncomfortable to wear a headset with glasses, it's just irritating when my lenses keep steaming up. Saying that I've also considered using motorcycle visor wipes on my specs for VR sessions, which are purposefully designed to prevent steaming in the materials. The point is, I'm prepared

You don't wear specs do you, @get2sammyb? Mine keep steaming up whenever I wear a Rift, and it's my only vague concern about my impending PSVR delivery. Luckily I've managed to get a months free trial of contacts, so I'll have an alternative if needs be!

I'm excited. Sammy's gushing, hyperbolic ranting swayed me and my pre-order is logged and paid for. Roll on launch day!

@Pinkman yeah, I was initially looking at these 4K Hisense sets as they were affordable and apparently good value for money. That was only £450. I noticed just before completing the purchase though that HDR was missing from it, so I dodged a bullet there!

I've been meaning to get a new TV for years now. Panasonic have got a swish 4K UHD set of 50 odd inches for about 600. I might treat myself to that and a Pro next bonus pay day in March 2017. I get that this product is quite niché, but I don't have many other hobbies so why shouldn't I indulge?

Is this getting a physical release in the UK or only digital? I can't find preorders anywhere asides from the iam8bit pack in the US.