@get2sammyb ah that's a shame Sammy, from previous write ups I got the impression you were looking forward to this. I'll put it on the list for an impending sale. Great review btw.
@Raymontigue83 I'm with you, I couldn't give a monkeys what a games box art looks like. The box if anything just ends up on a shelf wedged between two other things. I'm sure I'll be able to manage with this supposed atrocity being in my ownership.
@Jenraux I play with about 25mb down, whilst the wife and kids use Netflix in two different parts of the house and it works absolutely fine for me. I hasten to add that that's via a wired connection, so maybe that's the clincher.
I came on here to grumble about the star wars games not being available, then I removed my head from my colon and realised that they're not released until the 15th. Then I cried a little.
Played the alpha and absolutely loved it. Imo they've nailed the breakneck speed similar to Quake 3 but also managed to make it incredibly fun and easy to pick up for newcomers. Plus, the sound design was great. Roll on the beta!
I snagged a copy in the Jan sales and have been playing it non-stop. It helps that I'm a Mad Max fanboy, and I'll admit that I'm giving it more slack than I should, but its a gorgeous game that's a blast to play, and I for one am loving it for what it is.
@rjejr I wear glasses, big-ass square ones a là Buddy Holly, and they work just fine with a Rift. I can't imagine that the PSVR is that much different that it won't allow the same.
And whilst I'm sure her real life voice is lovely, the mic is a bit screwed. I listened to this with headphones and every time she spoke my nose started bleeding.
I've tried to get into the first one on two occasions, and the combat and controls just feel really weird and unintuitive. Am I missing something? Is it easier to use the sticks or motion control?
@get2sammyb I'm fine with that as a price point, I was expecting £20 so I can buy a sandwich now.
Another quickie if I may... I've finished the main story and started new game+, and got literally about 30 mins in before getting whipped and setting it aside. Can I go back to my new game+ and expect to bump into the dlc through natural progression, or do I need to start a new file from scratch?
@Gemuarto we get it, you dislike almost everything. Pull your head out of your arse. Your comment history is like reading the diary of a madman. If you haven't got anything constructive to say, don't say anything.
I don't understand where the confusion is coming from. At the moment it just looks like a toybox where you can do whatever the hell you want, with the added whimsy that tends to inhabit MM games. My kids watched the presentation with me and they lapped it up, so yeah, day one purchase for me, purely for them.
What @Constable_what said. There is an upside to this, which is the trickle of free in game content to missions etc. Plus, it's just cosmetic stuff, if you don't want it don't buy it.
I have zero issues with this news, if anything the fact there's going to be free in game content as opposed to paying £20 for The Dark Below equivalent is amazing.
@WARDIE I'm pretty certain that's not the game and your ps4 needs cleaning inside. Mine used to do something similar with Dynasty Warriors, so I took it apart and cleaned house. Now it's completely silent again.
@kyleforrester87 haha, I remember going to Blockbuster to hire it, and after hearing my mate wax lyrical about its greatness for weeks, I was convinced I had the wrong game considering how sh*t the box art was
I got in on the beta a while ago. The features aren't bad but there was not much in there to get me that excited. The community aspect is kinda cool, but I have really paid it that much attention. Maybe now that the general PS4 populace has access it'll become a bit more vibrant.
In the absence of MH on vita I gave this a stab (no pun intended), and I was really surprised how much time I ended up sinking into it. Colour me happy.
@themcnoisy I'm convinced that it's a case of multiple copies in some instances. My nephew for instance "lost" his disc on the weekend, and ended up snagging another. The thought of losing a game fills me with dread, but considering he's only 9 I'm willing to bet a large number of young 'uns have probably been in similar circumstances.
It really doesn't bother me that much and certainly not to the point of physically being unable to play because of it, which is just weird. Both versions had their positives.
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi @kyleforrester87 mine said that, just keep pausing and unpausing the download until it speeds up. It ended up taking me 90 minutes in the end. This is a pretty good trick that works with any PSN download.
Fun fact, I asked for Fosters in Sydney (which doesn't come in pints, it comes as a "schooner") and nearly got punched in the face. Apparently the vast majority of Australians hate it and ship it overseas. Victoria Bitter all the way.
@Splat I'm in the minority here that enjoyed the first one more. To be honest though that's probably because it was my first ever ps3 game, so it holds a special place in my grubby heart.
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Re: Review: Firewatch (PS4)
@get2sammyb ah that's a shame Sammy, from previous write ups I got the impression you were looking forward to this. I'll put it on the list for an impending sale. Great review btw.
Re: The Internet Reckons DOOM's PS4 Box Art Is Bad
@Raymontigue83 I'm with you, I couldn't give a monkeys what a games box art looks like. The box if anything just ends up on a shelf wedged between two other things. I'm sure I'll be able to manage with this supposed atrocity being in my ownership.
Re: DOOM Blows Away PS4 in May
@Churchy I loved the alpha too, day one for me. I'm even tempted to get the high end version!
Re: Time to Pick Your PlayStation Plus PS4 Freebie
I can't seem to choose the vote now button (it's greyed out)... am I being an idiot?
Re: Your Free February PlayStation Plus Games for PS4 Have Leaked
@xX_RiscazZ_Xx it is crossbuy, and runs well on vita.
Re: Feature: 25 Games That Prove PlayStation Vita Ain't Dead Yet
@A_curious_pixel <high five>
Re: 23 PS3 Classics Stream to UK PlayStation Now Service
@Jenraux I play with about 25mb down, whilst the wife and kids use Netflix in two different parts of the house and it works absolutely fine for me. I hasten to add that that's via a wired connection, so maybe that's the clincher.
Re: Store Update: 12th January 2016 (Europe)
I came on here to grumble about the star wars games not being available, then I removed my head from my colon and realised that they're not released until the 15th. Then I cried a little.
Re: Your PS4 May Be DOOMed This Summer
Played the alpha and absolutely loved it. Imo they've nailed the breakneck speed similar to Quake 3 but also managed to make it incredibly fun and easy to pick up for newcomers. Plus, the sound design was great. Roll on the beta!
Re: Soapbox: Why Mad Max Is a Hugely Overlooked Game
I snagged a copy in the Jan sales and have been playing it non-stop. It helps that I'm a Mad Max fanboy, and I'll admit that I'm giving it more slack than I should, but its a gorgeous game that's a blast to play, and I for one am loving it for what it is.
Re: Soapbox: Why PlayStation VR Has Me Cautiously Optimistic
@rjejr I wear glasses, big-ass square ones a là Buddy Holly, and they work just fine with a Rift. I can't imagine that the PSVR is that much different that it won't allow the same.
Re: Tons More Classic PS2 Games Rated for PS4
@stevie85 I'm waiting for that too. I missed them first time round but remember really wanting to play them
Re: PS4 Exclusive Dreams Is Kinda Blowing Our Minds
And whilst I'm sure her real life voice is lovely, the mic is a bit screwed. I listened to this with headphones and every time she spoke my nose started bleeding.
Re: PS4 Exclusive Dreams Is Kinda Blowing Our Minds
S***, that's awesome. My kids will LOVE this. I'm gon a need two move controllers now though!!
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Re: Review: Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair (PS4)
EDF! EDF! EDF!
Re: Gravity Rush 2 Looks Gorgeous in 11 Minute PS4 Demo
I've tried to get into the first one on two occasions, and the combat and controls just feel really weird and unintuitive. Am I missing something? Is it easier to use the sticks or motion control?
Re: Guide: What Time Is Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 Press Conference?
@get2sammyb I'll be here Sammy, screaming incoherent gibberish and drinking skittles from a jar.
Re: Review: Bloodborne: The Old Hunters (PS4)
@get2sammyb I'm fine with that as a price point, I was expecting £20 so I can buy a sandwich now.
Another quickie if I may... I've finished the main story and started new game+, and got literally about 30 mins in before getting whipped and setting it aside. Can I go back to my new game+ and expect to bump into the dlc through natural progression, or do I need to start a new file from scratch?
Re: Review: Bloodborne: The Old Hunters (PS4)
@get2sammyb how much is it in the UK, Sammy?
Re: SNES Classic Super Star Wars Charges Its Lightsaber on PS4, Vita
Any idea in when this is due to drop in the UK, if at all? I was expecting it today and I'm gutted that it's missing
Re: Review: Fallout 4 (PS4)
@Gemuarto zing...
Re: Review: Fallout 4 (PS4)
@Gemuarto we get it, you dislike almost everything. Pull your head out of your arse. Your comment history is like reading the diary of a madman. If you haven't got anything constructive to say, don't say anything.
Re: Weirdness: After 40 Years, Sony's Finally Killing Off Betamax
I've still got a Betamax copy of Conan the Barbarian. My player died about 20 years ago, but I haven't got the heart to ditch the movie
Re: Feature: Is Fallout 4 a Broken Mess on PS4?
I've been playing all day, and asides from minor frame rate hitches its worked fine for me so far; absolutely zero glitches at my end.
Re: Soapbox: PlayStation VR Made Me Scream Like a Little Girl
@DESS-M-8 we should hug it out at some point.
Re: 'Violent Video Game Addict' Is to Blame for Recent Hacking Scandal, Says Consistently Crap Newspaper
Nicely put @ShogunRok, I wouldn't use TDM to wipe my ar*e.
Re: Paris Games Week 2015: PS4's Dreams Looks More Like a Nightmare
I don't understand where the confusion is coming from. At the moment it just looks like a toybox where you can do whatever the hell you want, with the added whimsy that tends to inhabit MM games. My kids watched the presentation with me and they lapped it up, so yeah, day one purchase for me, purely for them.
Re: Talking Point: Did Sony's Big Paris Games Week Presser Impress You?
@Gamer83 is the campaign actually any good? I've read it's a bit average and have left it alone for that reason, as MP isn't really my thing.
Re: The PlayStation Store Seems to Be Getting a Wishlist
Amazing, I use this in my Wii U constantly so it's a welcome addition
Re: EA Games: Publishers Pushing PS4 Remasters Have Run Out of Ideas
@carlos82 took the words right out of my mouth
Re: Out This Week: Dragon Quest Heroes, Minecraft: Story Mode, Wasteland 2
I'm surprised Wasteland didn't get a single vote, word on the street is that it's a pretty good game...
Re: Yep, Destiny Is Getting Microtransactions
What @Constable_what said. There is an upside to this, which is the trickle of free in game content to missions etc. Plus, it's just cosmetic stuff, if you don't want it don't buy it.
I have zero issues with this news, if anything the fact there's going to be free in game content as opposed to paying £20 for The Dark Below equivalent is amazing.
Re: Feature: 7 Improvements That Make Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Feel Fresh on PS4
@WARDIE I'm pretty certain that's not the game and your ps4 needs cleaning inside. Mine used to do something similar with Dynasty Warriors, so I took it apart and cleaned house. Now it's completely silent again.
Re: Feature: The 10 Best Worst PSone Covers
@kyleforrester87 haha, I remember going to Blockbuster to hire it, and after hearing my mate wax lyrical about its greatness for weeks, I was convinced I had the wrong game considering how sh*t the box art was
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Weighs in at 250.3MB
I got in on the beta a while ago. The features aren't bad but there was not much in there to get me that excited. The community aspect is kinda cool, but I have really paid it that much attention. Maybe now that the general PS4 populace has access it'll become a bit more vibrant.
Re: Feature: How Comfortable Is PlayStation VR to Wear?
Goddamnit I want one. My only concern is it'll be a flavour of the week thing that gets a zero support after 12 months.
Re: Batman and The Last of Us Head Big PS4 Deals in EU PSN Sale
@ShogunRok the other thing as well is the spyro trilogy is actually £4 in the sale, and not £7.99. Well, at least it was for me when I just bought it
Re: TGS 2015: Toukiden 2 Goes Open World on PS4 and Vita in 2016
In the absence of MH on vita I gave this a stab (no pun intended), and I was really surprised how much time I ended up sinking into it. Colour me happy.
Re: August 2015 NPD: PS4 Scores a Touchdown as Madden NFL 16 Tops
@themcnoisy I'm convinced that it's a case of multiple copies in some instances. My nephew for instance "lost" his disc on the weekend, and ended up snagging another. The thought of losing a game fills me with dread, but considering he's only 9 I'm willing to bet a large number of young 'uns have probably been in similar circumstances.
Re: Poll: Which Destiny Ghost Voice Is the Best?
It really doesn't bother me that much and certainly not to the point of physically being unable to play because of it, which is just weird. Both versions had their positives.
Re: Destiny Update 2.0's Full Patch Notes Are Here and They're Absolutely Huge
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi @kyleforrester87 mine said that, just keep pausing and unpausing the download until it speeds up. It ended up taking me 90 minutes in the end. This is a pretty good trick that works with any PSN download.
Re: Review: VVVVVV (PS4)
I like the game, but at points it is insanely hard. The controls feel super sensitive to me.
Re: Don't Expect any Goldfinger in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
Hahaha, Goldfinger played in Cardiff a few months ago, in a wee club in my suburbs! They were good sports, and I'll always love them for Superman!
Re: Resident Evil 2 Will Rise from the Dead on the PS4
Beyond excited!!!
Re: Review: Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment (PS4)
@ShogunRok @Matroska cheers guys, I'm downloading it now
Re: Review: Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment (PS4)
I had the vita version and the localisation was god awful in some places, has it been improved in this version?
Re: Review: Submerged (PS4)
Sad panda
Re: Submerged Plunges to New Depths from 4th August
Also, Free Willy... hee hee!
Re: Submerged Plunges to New Depths from 4th August
Fun fact, I asked for Fosters in Sydney (which doesn't come in pints, it comes as a "schooner") and nearly got punched in the face. Apparently the vast majority of Australians hate it and ship it overseas. Victoria Bitter all the way.
Re: Here's Your First Look at Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection on PS4
@Splat I'm in the minority here that enjoyed the first one more. To be honest though that's probably because it was my first ever ps3 game, so it holds a special place in my grubby heart.