2027 makes the most sense. Rebirth seemed to develop most of the remaining mechanics like overworld travel, so they don't need to focus on that so much, and it hits the 30th anniversary.
The Outer Worlds was a massive disappointment to me, and I feel like it got more praise than it did because it launched after Fallout 76 burned and crashed.
It's got the Borderlands problem with its writing: It tries to be funny, but comedy is so broad that I find it hardly connects with people. I like the themes about corporate greed and the like, so I hope the comedic writing is toned down for this and the gameplay is expanded.
They didn't really market these much, aside from Sea of Thieves, which is still getting updates. The marketing was sites saying these old games are coming which isn't much. I imagine the sales of games released near or on the same day as Xbox would be much better since they can fully commit to a release window on all platforms. And let's be honest games like Pentiment are never going to sell gangbusters, it's just nice to have it on more devices.
I just need to see more about it. Benzies is a great producer but they really need to show more about this and soon, like a 20-minute play session. I'm interested but currently not enough to pick it up on release.
If PlayStation keeps the big blockbusters exclusive for over a year and then release on PC, make the smaller franchises multiplatform by outsourcing them to other studios then I'd be happy with that. Going full multiplatform like Xbox I think would be a mistake but this sounds like a win to me.
Fun trailer, I could watch a sketch show of Troy and Nolan. Games have gotten to a point where they are way too expensive for me at launch but I'm going to get this when the price drops.
Yo, a Clone Wars XCOM game sounds amazing. Something I never thought I wanted but is right up my alley! Obviously it might be something else turn based but that is what I want.
You know The Football Factory but not Kent Paul? Kent Paul debuted in Vice City... GTA VI is in Vice City... that means a GTA VI trailer is dropping soon! Have conspiracy theorists posted that on Reddit yet?
I wanted them to make 3 an addon for 1+2 and do a proper remake of 4, but we get this. I ain't paying for this. If I pick it up it will either be when it's in single digits on sale or given away on PS+. It still might be good but it's not a full remake. Hopefully Skate won't suck so I can look forward to that this year.
My view is this: I love the open goal Tony games like 4, THUG 1 & 2, THAW. This is a joke. I'm sure people will say, "well, I prefer the 2 minute goal format, so I'm happy with this", alright, but that was in those games anyway under the Classic Mode, meaning we could have had the best of both worlds.
So they just took that and left the rest of the game out. That isn't a remake it's more of a map pack than anything. They are using the THPS 1 + 2 engine, so it should play well but it's not just about how the game plays; it's about the design of the levels. Is this surface wall rideable? Does the environmental piece break my manual? Do the grindable pieces flow together? I have no idea about this stuff until the game releases and them cutting corners with 4 means my confidence in them to get it right has dropped significantly.
It might come out great, but if they aren't releasing a full version of 4 then I ain't paying full price for it either and shall wait for a massive deal before picking it up. Simple.
I'll be interested in the collectors edition if it comes with a deck but I still want to see what they've done with the games before giving them my money.
"Fixed". It's still not in great shape, but there's only so much they can do with the broken port. L.A Noire was ported well though, no issues with that; hoping for a GTA IV port at some point, even a re-port for PC would be nice.
The most interesting part of this for me isn't the Sonic part, but that it's now possible to port any 360 game to PC over time. If I can finally play Fable 2 and Saints Row 1 on PC, then that would be great!
Love stuff like this. Just finished KCD2 today and I'm itching for more. Whatever is next for Warhorse after the DLC better take less than 7 years like the gap between 1 and 2. I need more of this in my games.
I don't know enough about Fairgame$ but with Payday 3 falling flat on its face, this has a better chance to capture fans of the heist genre than Concord did with hero shooters.
But then again, why would you move on from Payday 2, which already has years of support behind it? If this is an always-online game, will a PSN account be required for PC players? They won't be happy with that, especially with the recent blackout.
We shall see. I still find it odd that the Jade Raymond game is a live service and not a single-player game.
I was going to pick them up, but the price is too high for the few fixes they've applied, so I'll just wait until there's a sale. I'd love an emulation of Bustin' Out or Urbz on PS5 but I don't see it happening.
100% I'm getting these when they release on PC but I'm still holding out hope for a version of The Sims 3 that runs well. I also hope that they are reasonably priced.
I've got the game but still haven't played it yet so I'm not going to fully judge it, but if I do end up having issues with it I'm not going to blame her. The development of this game was an utter mess from all reports so joining the project in the later stages and being able to release something is commendable at least. I wish her the best.
Nintendo and PlayStation have been doing their own things for a while now. I imagine we will see games that release on both the PS5 and PS4 on it, but apart from that, it's just going to be the same as it is now with the current Switch. PlayStation and Nintendo selling well in their own areas.
Vice City Stories is a pipedream for me. They rereleased Liberty City Stories on iOS and Android about a decade ago but never touched VCS; I imagine the legal stuff tied to the music and Phil Collins appearing in the game is just not worth it to Rockstar so even just emulation is out of the question I'd say. I can keep dreaming though.
@MikeOrator I'd be happier with either of those. We did get the first Kiwami during the 10th Anniversary so maybe a 3, even though it is Judgment I want the most.
I won't be watching since I know I'll get it anyway, probably not straight away since I'll be playing KCD2 when it releases. I'll be interested if they tease what is next after Pirates. It's the 20th Anniversary so I'm expecting another release later this year.
If the game is just as good as the first and isn't buggy like the first at launch, then I'm happy but I'm confident in the team that this is going to be better. Excited for it!
@Cloud39472 I still have a high interest in it, for a series that is 20 years old next year, 1 game being a massive disappointment is a pretty solid record, so I wouldn't worry about it. But it seems from now on all the new games are original ideas from the "new" team so we shall see.
I love the Like a Dragon series but this is the worst of the main-line series for me. They improved the combat from 7 but everything else about it I didn't like. The new mini-games did nothing for me, I found the Hawaii map dull, the story I found incredibly bad excluding Kiryu's part in Yokohama, weak villains, just a massive disappointment overall so yeah, I wouldn't put this in the top 10, nevermind 3rd.
I have no idea what games I'm actually looking forward to from Xbox. I'll get Indy since I enjoy the films, but the other new stuff, not so much. If they ported older games like Bungie's Halos or Fable 1 and 2, I'd get them day one.
@Ravix I know, I've been following KCD since the Kickstarter and I'm excited for KCD2 but a mafia tale and a story about a war-torn Bohemia are very different. After the Mafia Remake I'm excited for the series again so next year should be great. Mafiia and KCD, what a time.
Yeah, not a big fan of the FMVs; them being pure in-game models I find better. Crazy Delivery and the photography games are the only ones I dislike from that list so I'm very happy with the selection. Still want bowling back one day.
If the game ends up like Mafia 1 and 2 where it's open-world but it doesn't really have much side content, I wouldn't actually mind. An enjoyable Mafia story is all that I need,
Nah, I've watched past ones and found them awful. The awards I don't really care about and the game announcements will be on YouTube when I wake up the next day.
If they were adding the cut casino or New Game +, sure, keep it a surprise. Nothing wrong with what is in this update, but I don't get why they didn't just announce it was focusing on customisation yesterday.
Being playing the original Max Payne 1 and 2 over the last few days and they still hold up well, especially 2. I think 3 plays well, but it's missing the original's Remedy strangeness and I just think the writing is better. Hoping this does well and if Rockstar allows and Remedy wants to, they can do more with Max Payne in the future.
I'm interested in how they'll handle it. I imagine it will have a set height so you can't get too low to collide with objects and landing is only allowed at designated spots. If it ends up being more of a portable base than an exploration method I'm fine with that.
Imagine being upset your logo isn't on the surface of a turd. If I was GSG I would be happy the first thing you see when launching those games is not your name anymore.
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Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 May Be Closer Than We Think as Cloud's VA Is Back in the Booth
2027 makes the most sense. Rebirth seemed to develop most of the remaining mechanics like overworld travel, so they don't need to focus on that so much, and it hits the 30th anniversary.
Re: Poll: 5 Years Later, How Do You Feel About Final Fantasy 7 Remake?
Loved Remake, loved Rebirth even more and now I'm waiting for part 3.
Re: The Outer Worlds 2 PS5 Gets a Huge Gameplay Debut Ahead of Summer Unveiling
The Outer Worlds was a massive disappointment to me, and I feel like it got more praise than it did because it launched after Fallout 76 burned and crashed.
It's got the Borderlands problem with its writing: It tries to be funny, but comedy is so broad that I find it hardly connects with people. I like the themes about corporate greed and the like, so I hope the comedic writing is toned down for this and the gameplay is expanded.
Re: Analyst Firm Predicts Some Pretty Unimpressive Sales Numbers for Xbox Ports on PS5
They didn't really market these much, aside from Sea of Thieves, which is still getting updates. The marketing was sites saying these old games are coming which isn't much. I imagine the sales of games released near or on the same day as Xbox would be much better since they can fully commit to a release window on all platforms. And let's be honest games like Pentiment are never going to sell gangbusters, it's just nice to have it on more devices.
Re: Don't Forget About the New Game from One of GTA's Most Important People
I just need to see more about it. Benzies is a great producer but they really need to show more about this and soon, like a 20-minute play session. I'm interested but currently not enough to pick it up on release.
Re: Reaction: Sony's Licensing Strategy May Be the Best Route to Reviving Some of PlayStation's Lost Classics
If PlayStation keeps the big blockbusters exclusive for over a year and then release on PC, make the smaller franchises multiplatform by outsourcing them to other studios then I'd be happy with that. Going full multiplatform like Xbox I think would be a mistake but this sounds like a win to me.
Re: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Officially Out for PS5 on 17th April
Fun trailer, I could watch a sketch show of Troy and Nolan. Games have gotten to a point where they are way too expensive for me at launch but I'm going to get this when the price drops.
Re: Star Wars Goes Tactical for New PS5 Game Reveal from Former XCOM Staff
Yo, a Clone Wars XCOM game sounds amazing. Something I never thought I wanted but is right up my alley! Obviously it might be something else turn based but that is what I want.
Re: PlayStation Employs Bulletstorm Dev to Make New PS5 Game Based on Sony IP
I'm all for Sony contracting studios to use their IPS; it's better than sitting on them for years collecting dust.
Re: As Fans Eagerly Await Updates on GTA 6, Rockstar Promotes New Danny Dyer Film
You know The Football Factory but not Kent Paul? Kent Paul debuted in Vice City... GTA VI is in Vice City... that means a GTA VI trailer is dropping soon! Have conspiracy theorists posted that on Reddit yet?
Re: Activision Confirms Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Won't Be Free Roam on PS5, PS4
I wanted them to make 3 an addon for 1+2 and do a proper remake of 4, but we get this. I ain't paying for this. If I pick it up it will either be when it's in single digits on sale or given away on PS+. It still might be good but it's not a full remake. Hopefully Skate won't suck so I can look forward to that this year.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Fans Sceptical of Seismic Changes to Fourth Game on PS5, PS4
My view is this: I love the open goal Tony games like 4, THUG 1 & 2, THAW. This is a joke. I'm sure people will say, "well, I prefer the 2 minute goal format, so I'm happy with this", alright, but that was in those games anyway under the Classic Mode, meaning we could have had the best of both worlds.
So they just took that and left the rest of the game out. That isn't a remake it's more of a map pack than anything. They are using the THPS 1 + 2 engine, so it should play well but it's not just about how the game plays; it's about the design of the levels. Is this surface wall rideable? Does the environmental piece break my manual? Do the grindable pieces flow together? I have no idea about this stuff until the game releases and them cutting corners with 4 means my confidence in them to get it right has dropped significantly.
It might come out great, but if they aren't releasing a full version of 4 then I ain't paying full price for it either and shall wait for a massive deal before picking it up. Simple.
Re: Poll: What Was Your PS5 Game of the Month for February 2025?
Kingdom Come, by far.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Release Date, Pre-Order Details Leak Ahead of Official Unveiling
I'll be interested in the collectors edition if it comes with a deck but I still want to see what they've done with the games before giving them my money.
Re: Blurred Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Art Leaks Ahead of Reveal
We do know the developer, it's Iron Galaxy, the site lists them. I do hope 4 isn't just the Classic Mode. I need all the fun open area stuff.
Re: Rockstar Acquires Remaster Dev That Fixed Awful GTA Trilogy
"Fixed". It's still not in great shape, but there's only so much they can do with the broken port. L.A Noire was ported well though, no issues with that; hoping for a GTA IV port at some point, even a re-port for PC would be nice.
Re: Unofficial PC Port Sparks Fresh Demand for Sonic Unleashed on PS5
The most interesting part of this for me isn't the Sonic part, but that it's now possible to port any 360 game to PC over time. If I can finally play Fable 2 and Saints Row 1 on PC, then that would be great!
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Accounts for Some Seriously Unchivalrous Behaviour
Love stuff like this. Just finished KCD2 today and I'm itching for more. Whatever is next for Warhorse after the DLC better take less than 7 years like the gap between 1 and 2. I need more of this in my games.
Re: New Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Reveal Teased for 4th March
Just realised the date is 3.4... THPS 3 + 4. BAH GAWD!
Re: Rumour: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Will Launch on PS5 During Xbox's Summer Showcase
If this turns out to be true I wonder who the developer is. RIP Vicarious Visions.
Re: Rumour: One of Sony's Last PS5 Live Service Games Fairgames Out in 2026
I don't know enough about Fairgame$ but with Payday 3 falling flat on its face, this has a better chance to capture fans of the heist genre than Concord did with hero shooters.
But then again, why would you move on from Payday 2, which already has years of support behind it? If this is an always-online game, will a PSN account be required for PC players? They won't be happy with that, especially with the recent blackout.
We shall see. I still find it odd that the Jade Raymond game is a live service and not a single-player game.
Re: Classic The Sims Launches on PC, But No Sign of the PS2 Versions
I was going to pick them up, but the price is too high for the few fixes they've applied, so I'll just wait until there's a sale. I'd love an emulation of Bustin' Out or Urbz on PS5 but I don't see it happening.
Re: It Looks Like The Sims 1 and 2 Are Returning, But Will These Classics Come to PS5?
100% I'm getting these when they release on PC but I'm still holding out hope for a version of The Sims 3 that runs well. I also hope that they are reasonably priced.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Is Leaving BioWare
I've got the game but still haven't played it yet so I'm not going to fully judge it, but if I do end up having issues with it I'm not going to blame her. The development of this game was an utter mess from all reports so joining the project in the later stages and being able to release something is commendable at least. I wish her the best.
Re: Poll: Will the Switch 2 Compete with PS5?
Nintendo and PlayStation have been doing their own things for a while now. I imagine we will see games that release on both the PS5 and PS4 on it, but apart from that, it's just going to be the same as it is now with the current Switch. PlayStation and Nintendo selling well in their own areas.
Re: PlayStation Fans Want The Simpsons: Hit & Run, GTA, God of War Back on PS Plus Classics
Vice City Stories is a pipedream for me. They rereleased Liberty City Stories on iOS and Android about a decade ago but never touched VCS; I imagine the legal stuff tied to the music and Phil Collins appearing in the game is just not worth it to Rockstar so even just emulation is out of the question I'd say. I can keep dreaming though.
Re: Rumour: Halo: The Master Chief Collection Coming to PS5 This Year
I have it on PC but my mate wouldn't mind replaying the good Halos again, and if this is true and it has crossplay I'll be in heaven.
Re: PS5 Pro Bettered as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Reveals PC Specs, Features
Huh, a more expensive and powerful system runs the game better. The more you know.
Re: Like a Dragon Direct Announced, with Way More Info on PS5, PS4's Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
@MikeOrator I'd be happier with either of those. We did get the first Kiwami during the 10th Anniversary so maybe a 3, even though it is Judgment I want the most.
Re: Like a Dragon Direct Announced, with Way More Info on PS5, PS4's Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
I won't be watching since I know I'll get it anyway, probably not straight away since I'll be playing KCD2 when it releases. I'll be interested if they tease what is next after Pirates. It's the 20th Anniversary so I'm expecting another release later this year.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review Codes Sent Out Super Early, Dev Confidence Seems Sky High
If the game is just as good as the first and isn't buggy like the first at launch, then I'm happy but I'm confident in the team that this is going to be better. Excited for it!
Re: Game of the Year: #3 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
@Cloud39472 I still have a high interest in it, for a series that is 20 years old next year, 1 game being a massive disappointment is a pretty solid record, so I wouldn't worry about it. But it seems from now on all the new games are original ideas from the "new" team so we shall see.
Re: Game of the Year: #3 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
I love the Like a Dragon series but this is the worst of the main-line series for me. They improved the combat from 7 but everything else about it I didn't like. The new mini-games did nothing for me, I found the Hawaii map dull, the story I found incredibly bad excluding Kiryu's part in Yokohama, weak villains, just a massive disappointment overall so yeah, I wouldn't put this in the top 10, nevermind 3rd.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Pleads for Modder Restraint on PC
@PuppetMaster Damn it, I've been beaten to it!
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Pleads for Modder Restraint on PC
He says that but I expect Tifa will return to the Italian Senate within days of the PC release.
Re: Xbox Is Eager to Build the Best Games You Can Enjoy Everywhere
I have no idea what games I'm actually looking forward to from Xbox. I'll get Indy since I enjoy the films, but the other new stuff, not so much. If they ported older games like Bungie's Halos or Fable 1 and 2, I'd get them day one.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Deserved Astro Bot's Game of the Year Award, Says Game Science CEO
Re: Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Launch Window Leaks Ahead of The Game Awards
@Ravix I know, I've been following KCD since the Kickstarter and I'm excited for KCD2 but a mafia tale and a story about a war-torn Bohemia are very different. After the Mafia Remake I'm excited for the series again so next year should be great. Mafiia and KCD, what a time.
Re: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Has a Smorgasbord of Silly Side Activities
Yeah, not a big fan of the FMVs; them being pure in-game models I find better. Crazy Delivery and the photography games are the only ones I dislike from that list so I'm very happy with the selection. Still want bowling back one day.
Re: Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Launch Window Leaks Ahead of The Game Awards
If the game ends up like Mafia 1 and 2 where it's open-world but it doesn't really have much side content, I wouldn't actually mind. An enjoyable Mafia story is all that I need,
Re: Poll: Will You Be Watching The Game Awards 2024?
Nah, I've watched past ones and found them awful. The awards I don't really care about and the game announcements will be on YouTube when I wake up the next day.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.2 Out Now, Expands Character Creation, Vehicle Customisation, Photo Mode
If they were adding the cut casino or New Game +, sure, keep it a surprise. Nothing wrong with what is in this update, but I don't get why they didn't just announce it was focusing on customisation yesterday.
Re: Sony Brings Back Iconic PS1 Startup Screen on PS5, But Only for a Limited Time
Turning on my PS5

Re: Rumour: Forza Horizon 5 Is Ready to Roll on PS5, But Release Has Been Delayed
I loved the first Forza Horizon so I'd get this if it was ported.
Re: Site News: Write to Us About Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024
Trying to keep it short and still ending up with 172 words. Time to edit... thank god I'm not a writer, I waffle too much.
EDIT: Got it to 149 but had to get rid of mentioning the music, what a cruel world.
Re: Remedy Is Aiming for Excellence with Max Payne Remake
Being playing the original Max Payne 1 and 2 over the last few days and they still hold up well, especially 2. I think 3 plays well, but it's missing the original's Remedy strangeness and I just think the writing is better. Hoping this does well and if Rockstar allows and Remedy wants to, they can do more with Max Payne in the future.
Re: SEGA Heaps Praise on Atlus Following Strong Metaphor: ReFantazio Sales
Glad to be proven wrong. I thought the marketing was bad (the game always looked fantastic) so it selling great is excellent.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Third Entry 'Won't Cheat' with the Airship
I'm interested in how they'll handle it. I imagine it will have a set height so you can't get too low to collide with objects and landing is only allowed at designated spots. If it ends up being more of a portable base than an exploration method I'm fine with that.
Re: GTA Trilogy Dev Implies Rockstar Made a 'D*ck Move' Removing Its Name from PS5, PS4 Remasters
Imagine being upset your logo isn't on the surface of a turd. If I was GSG I would be happy the first thing you see when launching those games is not your name anymore.
Re: Don't Expect Much Mass Effect News This N7 Day
I'm someone who buys books of concept art for games, shows and films so as long as they give me a new piece I'm happy enough.