Got mine yesterday. I thought it meant I had been a subscriber for 10 years and it was to celebrate that but I just realised I haven't been subscribed for quite that long so it's for Sony's anniversary... Guess it was just random and I got lucky then.
If Microsoft do this Sony have to follow suit. It makes a lot of sense as well, why do we have to pay to play online when you don't on PC? And why for so much when some of us don't care about the free games or deals?
Infamous: Second Son's trophies worked well, I can't stand trophies that make you run through the game twice but that game was fun and short enough that I did. God of War also had a good trophy list, with some challenge. TLoU on PS3 had one of the worst imo.
That wolf could have gone down way quicker. Did you notice it got stunned and you could do an attack then but the person in control didn't bother? Same for the human enemy after, one stomp when he was on the ground took off most of his lifebar.
I tried to do this a few days ago and it didn't work, I assumed there was a skill I'd unlock later on for it. Guess I just mis-timed it or wasn't quite close enough to the enemy or something then...
In particular I want to know what will happen for Cyberpunk. If the PS5 comes out and the only edition to buy is the PS4 version, it will work because it's backwards compatible. CDPR can make a PS5 Patch to upgrade the game, if they want to but by default it'll just run like the PS4 version, but from an SSD so faster loading? Or will the PS5 have a boost mode like the PS4 Pro allowing for better resolutions/frame rates with no input from the developer? That I guess is what I want Sony to confirm.
Exclusives are key. I'll always buy a Nintendo console for their system-sellers and same for Playstation. On the XBox side I used to like Halo and Gears but after a number of sequels just grew bored of them and more interested in new mulitplatform shooters.
£350 was the RRP for the PS4 and Pro at launch so I think the Digital edition will match that. Even sold at a loss the gains from digital game sales will be substantial. The version with a disc drive on the other hand... my guess is about £450.
Love the time loop concept. It's pretty much a roguelike I guess. I do wonder how difficult it'll be to finish and how frustrating when you die and have to do it over again though...
If this is the full original game plus a new bit of story I'm not interested. If it's like Lost Legacy I'm game. The first Spider-Man game was alright but I don't want to replay it really and especially not pay again full price just to experience the bit that's new...
I think a middle ground is best. Too much talking on stage can be boring but a complete absence with a sizzle reel reduces the hype imo. I guess what nintendo has done with swapping back and forth between the devs talking and gameplay is what I like best. It being pre-recorded & edited should reduce the awkwardness and any waffling.
Showing off the idea/concept with a cinematic trailer is all well and good to build up a bit of hype and interest but what everyone wants is to see the actual game, how does it play and how it really looks. Especially since we're currently looking forward to seeing just what the leap forward PS5/next gen will bring
Back in the earlier games with Desmond I liked the present-day stuff but now... They should just stop with shoehorning it in. Between Black Flag, Origins and Odyssey (where the assassin stuff felt unnecessary) they should just rebrand the whole thing. I'd be more excited going into a story not expecting assassins and templars, again.
This is exactly what I was expecting. Sony won't delay the launch unless MS do. Stock will be low. The price point is higher than expected however, especially since MS will be trying to undercut them and reverse the roles they had when the XB1 launched. More powerful and cheaper would certainly increase sales.
Wouldn't removing texture from the middle section reduce grip? : / Launch DS4s had awful quality sticks that practically fell apart, the newer version I've had no issues with.
The main thing I want to know is, I assume it doesn't have back-buttons or they'd have mentioned them, so does my recently-purchased attachment fit with this controller? or if not hopefully they'll release a new model quickly as I've gotten so used to them. I'm honestly surprised as the one 'next-gen' controller feature I wanted was built-in back buttons...
I would go digital but don't really want to pay £18 extra for a standard edition... If people are getting theirs early though maybe mine won't be delayed after all.
The numbers shouldn't really be surprising, Apex Legends was a new IP and Call of Duty is Call of Duty. If Blackout had been free to play it would have beaten that too I reckon. That said, I tried Warzone but much prefer Apex.
I don't see why it would need a port, the PS5 should be backwards compatible. So long as the servers are still up and running for the game there shouldn't be any issue.
A PS5 Bayonetta game would be stunning. It's such a shame it's relegated to the weakest platform at the moment, the games are still amazing but they could look so much better.
I wasn't happy FFVII was moved so close to Cyberpunk but then that moved back so at least they aren't crowding each other... Cyberpunk being so close to the PS5's release means I might just wait and play it on the stronger console. Looking forward to seeing how PS4 games work and if they just run better or will look better too with patches or whatever.
Just imagine. Buy a PC and you can play all PS5 and XBoxSeX games on it and you also don't have to pay a subcription to play online. I don't really understand why Xbox is okay with not making their consoles necessary, I doubt Sony will do the same : /
I've always enjoyed E3. It the biggest gaming event and something to look forward to each year. Sony's absence sucks. If they put on their own conference/State of Play during that week then that's fine (albeit possibly less exciting given their SoP record) but if they're just not participating at all... I can only think that it'll make them less relevant during a period where everyone will be talking about the other big games and platforms.
If the only difference with most exclusive games are the visuals then they kind of have a point. Does the PS5 really stand that far above? Feels much like the skip from PS4 to the Pro. Or how some companies are too lazy to port to Switch even though it could be done. I'll be getting a PS5 straight away anyway so it doesn't matter much to me.
Hate GAME exclusives but since there's no alternative I've ordered one from there. I hope this either works with the Dualshock 5 or Sony releases a new version straight after the PS5 comes out.
I'll never understand why Bayonetta had to be 'saved' or something by Nintendo and so never got sequels on PS4/XB1, the first game was imo the best the genre has to offer. I've got a Switch and played Bayo2 on that but my God it would have been so much more spectacular on a PS4Pro.
The gameplay was so boring, I really wasn't enjoying it even though I wanted to and had been looking forward to the game for some time. It has a lot of positives; music, visuals, I like the actors and the weird setting. The gameplay though? A complete dealbreaker. Not fond of the social aspect either, which is a fairly integral point of the game...
So let's say they come out at about the same power and price points. It'll come down to the games right? And everyone knows Sony has the best exclusives. Except... At the PS4 launch what did we have? Killzone, Knack and Resogun? Long term we'll have them beat but if they say they're launching with a brand new Halo, what'll we have? That's the interesting question.
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Re: Fighting Game Publishers are Getting Together for an Online Event This Week
I wonder if there will be an English version of this available to watch. Either way looking forward to some fighting game news~
Re: Sony's Sending Free PS Store Credit to PS Plus Members
Got mine yesterday. I thought it meant I had been a subscriber for 10 years and it was to celebrate that but I just realised I haven't been subscribed for quite that long so it's for Sony's anniversary... Guess it was just random and I got lucky then.
Re: Poll: Would You Still Pay for PS Plus if Online Multiplayer Was Free Elsewhere?
If Microsoft do this Sony have to follow suit.
It makes a lot of sense as well, why do we have to pay to play online when you don't on PC? And why for so much when some of us don't care about the free games or deals?
Re: Sony's First-Parties Have Perfected the Art of Compelling Trophy Lists
Infamous: Second Son's trophies worked well, I can't stand trophies that make you run through the game twice but that game was fun and short enough that I did. God of War also had a good trophy list, with some challenge.
TLoU on PS3 had one of the worst imo.
Re: No, the PS5 DualSense Controller Doesn't Have Buttons on the Back
Well that sucks.
Re: Xbox Boss Takes More Shots at PS5 Exclusives Saying Fans Won't Be 'Forced' into Next-Gen
'You don't need to buy our new XBox!' is how I read what he's saying lol. Weird way to promote your new console.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Finally Gets Gameplay Overview, 30 Minute In-Depth Demo
That wolf could have gone down way quicker. Did you notice it got stunned and you could do an attack then but the person in control didn't bother? Same for the human enemy after, one stomp when he was on the ground took off most of his lifebar.
Re: Here's Your First Look at Official PS5 Game Box Art
Black case would look better but also stick a Blue line under the white header, like how the PS4 game has a white line there.
Re: The Last of Us 2's Aerial Kills Are Wowing the Web
I tried to do this a few days ago and it didn't work, I assumed there was a skill I'd unlock later on for it. Guess I just mis-timed it or wasn't quite close enough to the enemy or something then...
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Yet Again to 19th November
I was going to play it on PS5 anyway so this suits me.
I won't need any other games at Launch...
Re: PS4 Game Upgrades on PS5 Will Be Up to Publishers, But Sony Will Offer Flexible Support
In particular I want to know what will happen for Cyberpunk.
If the PS5 comes out and the only edition to buy is the PS4 version, it will work because it's backwards compatible.
CDPR can make a PS5 Patch to upgrade the game, if they want to but by default it'll just run like the PS4 version, but from an SSD so faster loading? Or will the PS5 have a boost mode like the PS4 Pro allowing for better resolutions/frame rates with no input from the developer?
That I guess is what I want Sony to confirm.
Re: On PS5, Exclusive Games Will Be More Important than Ever Before, Says Sony
Exclusives are key. I'll always buy a Nintendo console for their system-sellers and same for Playstation.
On the XBox side I used to like Halo and Gears but after a number of sequels just grew bored of them and more interested in new mulitplatform shooters.
Re: Poll: How Much Do You Think the PS5 Will Cost?
£350 was the RRP for the PS4 and Pro at launch so I think the Digital edition will match that. Even sold at a loss the gains from digital game sales will be substantial.
The version with a disc drive on the other hand... my guess is about £450.
Re: Here's Even More Godfall Gameplay Detailing Combat
Just realised I thought this was Babylon's Fall from Platinum Games, was confused why it said Gearbox lol
Re: Deathloop Runs in 4K at 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
Love the time loop concept. It's pretty much a roguelike I guess.
I do wonder how difficult it'll be to finish and how frustrating when you die and have to do it over again though...
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Is a Remaster of the 2018 Game with New Content
If this is the full original game plus a new bit of story I'm not interested. If it's like Lost Legacy I'm game.
The first Spider-Man game was alright but I don't want to replay it really and especially not pay again full price just to experience the bit that's new...
Re: Sony's Change in Approach to E3 Showcases Is 'What the Fans Want'
I think a middle ground is best. Too much talking on stage can be boring but a complete absence with a sizzle reel reduces the hype imo.
I guess what nintendo has done with swapping back and forth between the devs talking and gameplay is what I like best. It being pre-recorded & edited should reduce the awkwardness and any waffling.
Re: PS5's Price Could Be Undercut by Xbox Series X, Analysts Suggest
Sounds like they learnt from Sony. the PS4 was cheaper and more powerful than the XB1 at launch, might be the other way around this time.
Re: Poll: How Much Do 'True' Gameplay Trailers Matter to You?
Showing off the idea/concept with a cinematic trailer is all well and good to build up a bit of hype and interest but what everyone wants is to see the actual game, how does it play and how it really looks.
Especially since we're currently looking forward to seeing just what the leap forward PS5/next gen will bring
Re: Of Course Assassin's Creed Valhalla Brings Back the Worst Part of the Series
Back in the earlier games with Desmond I liked the present-day stuff but now... They should just stop with shoehorning it in.
Between Black Flag, Origins and Odyssey (where the assassin stuff felt unnecessary) they should just rebrand the whole thing. I'd be more excited going into a story not expecting assassins and templars, again.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Will Have Shorter Supply Than PS4 at Launch, Delay Unlikely with High Price
This is exactly what I was expecting. Sony won't delay the launch unless MS do. Stock will be low.
The price point is higher than expected however, especially since MS will be trying to undercut them and reverse the roles they had when the XB1 launched. More powerful and cheaper would certainly increase sales.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want PS5 DualSense's Create Button to Do?
How about giving us the ability to post to FaceBook again?
Re: PS5's DualSense Controller Has Vastly Improved Analogue Sticks
Wouldn't removing texture from the middle section reduce grip? : /
Launch DS4s had awful quality sticks that practically fell apart, the newer version I've had no issues with.
Re: Don't Worry, the PS5 DualSense Controller Still Has a Headphone Jack
The main thing I want to know is, I assume it doesn't have back-buttons or they'd have mentioned them, so does my recently-purchased attachment fit with this controller? or if not hopefully they'll release a new model quickly as I've gotten so used to them.
I'm honestly surprised as the one 'next-gen' controller feature I wanted was built-in back buttons...
Re: Is Riot Games' FPS Valorant Coming to PS4?
As Holy_Diver said, the footage I saw of this game looked so bland. Not seeing the appeal.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Retail PS4 Copies Leak Weeks Ahead of Release
I would go digital but don't really want to pay £18 extra for a standard edition... If people are getting theirs early though maybe mine won't be delayed after all.
Re: Sony Wants Playing PS5 Games to Be 'as Easy as Netflix'
As fast as Netflix? I use Netflix on my PS4 and it takes ages to load up. xD
Re: Call of Duty: Warzone Tops Apex Legends with 30 Million Players in 10 Days
The numbers shouldn't really be surprising, Apex Legends was a new IP and Call of Duty is Call of Duty. If Blackout had been free to play it would have beaten that too I reckon.
That said, I tried Warzone but much prefer Apex.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake's Butterfinger Promotion Sounds Like a Ballache
I'd buy some chocolate for that theme but guessing it's a US-only thing?
Re: CD Projekt RED Unveils New Look for Female V in Cyberpunk 2077
It looks worse than before? : /
Re: Talking Point: PS5 Could Be Delayed, And We May Have to Accept That
Unless Microsoft delay theirs I can't see Sony doing so. Stock outages seem likely though.
Re: Poll: How Hyped are You for Ghost of Tsushima?
I'm hyped for it but think I'd rather wait and play it on a PS5
Re: Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Pre-Order Details and Editions Revealed
This and Cyberpunk were the two games I hoped would be released close to the PS5's launch so that I'd just play them on that but June... Hmmm
Re: No Plans for PS5 Port of The Division 2, Says Dev
I don't see why it would need a port, the PS5 should be backwards compatible. So long as the servers are still up and running for the game there shouldn't be any issue.
Re: PlatinumGames Wants to Self-Publish Bayonetta
A PS5 Bayonetta game would be stunning. It's such a shame it's relegated to the weakest platform at the moment, the games are still amazing but they could look so much better.
Re: Talking Point: In a Week Full of PS4 Game Delays, Are You Disappointed?
I wasn't happy FFVII was moved so close to Cyberpunk but then that moved back so at least they aren't crowding each other...
Cyberpunk being so close to the PS5's release means I might just wait and play it on the stronger console. Looking forward to seeing how PS4 games work and if they just run better or will look better too with patches or whatever.
Re: Poll: Will PlayStation Exclusives on PC Affect Your PS5 Purchasing Intent?
Just imagine. Buy a PC and you can play all PS5 and XBoxSeX games on it and you also don't have to pay a subcription to play online.
I don't really understand why Xbox is okay with not making their consoles necessary, I doubt Sony will do the same : /
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Delayed to Just Days Before Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk gets my vote but I was originally going to get both at launch since they were a month apart. Now I'll pick up FFVII down the road.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Delayed to Just Days Before Cyberpunk 2077
@kyleforrester87 Based on FFXV, FFVII will benefit from patches too lol
Re: Talking Point: Is Sony Right to Skip E3 2020?
I've always enjoyed E3. It the biggest gaming event and something
to look forward to each year. Sony's absence sucks. If they put on their own conference/State of Play during that week then that's fine (albeit possibly less exciting given their SoP record) but if they're just not participating at all... I can only think that it'll make them less relevant during a period where everyone will be talking about the other big games and platforms.
Re: Soapbox: Sony Is Not Anti-Consumer for Making PS5 Exclusives
If the only difference with most exclusive games are the visuals then they kind of have a point. Does the PS5 really stand that far above? Feels much like the skip from PS4 to the Pro. Or how some companies are too lazy to port to Switch even though it could be done.
I'll be getting a PS5 straight away anyway so it doesn't matter much to me.
Re: Feature: Our Most Anticipated PS4 Games of 2020
FFVII, Cyberpunk, TLoU2, Ghost of Tsushima and the PS5. It's going to be one good year.
Re: For Some Reason, the PS4 Back Button Attachment Is Exclusive to GAME in the UK
Hate GAME exclusives but since there's no alternative I've ordered one from there. I hope this either works with the Dualshock 5 or Sony releases a new version straight after the PS5 comes out.
Re: Newly Announced Back Button Attachment Turns Your DualShock 4 Into a PS4 Pro Controller
I hope the Dualshock 5 comes with two 'paddle' buttons as standard or perhaps this will just work with the new controller too...
Re: Death Stranding User Score Spikes as Metacritic Removes Over 6000 Negative Ratings
Did they take a bunch of the 10s out too? Cos it happened on both sides.
Re: Rumour: Bayonetta Joins Vanquish in Remaster Double Pack, Coming February 2020
I'll never understand why Bayonetta had to be 'saved' or something by Nintendo and so never got sequels on PS4/XB1, the first game was imo the best the genre has to offer.
I've got a Switch and played Bayo2 on that but my God it would have been so much more spectacular on a PS4Pro.
Re: Bluepoint's Mysterious PS5 Game Will Become Studio's Proudest Achievement
What if it's a new IP and they're not just remastering something for once?
Re: PS5 Controller Looks a Lot Like DualShock 4 in New Patent
I was hoping next gen controllers would adopt paddles/triggers on the back like most 'elite' controllers do.
Re: Poll: One Week Later, What Review Score Would You Give Death Stranding?
The gameplay was so boring, I really wasn't enjoying it even though I wanted to and had been looking forward to the game for some time.
It has a lot of positives; music, visuals, I like the actors and the weird setting. The gameplay though? A complete dealbreaker. Not fond of the social aspect either, which is a fairly integral point of the game...
Re: Next Xbox Will Match PS5 Price and Power, Says Microsoft
So let's say they come out at about the same power and price points.
It'll come down to the games right? And everyone knows Sony has the best exclusives. Except... At the PS4 launch what did we have? Killzone, Knack and Resogun?
Long term we'll have them beat but if they say they're launching with a brand new Halo, what'll we have? That's the interesting question.