I feel like it seems to be forgotten sometimes that the whole studio was working on RDR2 until the end of 2018 (5 years) with supposedly plenty of crunch. If an extra year or two is needed to truly innovate and avoid crunch I'm all for it.
It made me think I've got to stop bothering to watch these things live and just catch the highlights. It was well produced but had little of interest to me personally.
I thought I seemed to have a lot of money in ME2 from carrying over my character. I've purchased every item from every vendor and barely dented my money.
@Wiggo I got it form 'The Game Collection'. To be fair it's the only game that turned up early of the handful I've brought from them so the odds are pretty slim it will happen again. Still their prices are good and the reward points mean I knock a few quid off every other game I get.
I hope my physical copy turns up a day early like ME Legendary did. This will probably be like Miles Morales and after it's initial opening sales will keep yo-yoing back up the charts.
Hoping there will be a decent Collectors edition for this one, day one for sure. I'm fairly confident it will come this year, I think Sony is just playing very safe with giving out release dates until the games are practically done so they can be confident it will hit that date.
I still think we'll get some form of 'E3 style' stream in either June or maybe July. Even if a lot of it comes from showing mostly third-party deal stuff that they can link to Sony. I think a first teaser for the God of War sequel is very likely if it's about a year at most away.
Sony have definitely settled on this 10pm Thursday slot for SOPs which unfortunately is just when I start work. Oh well my first watch will have to be on my phone on my break. This bodes well for a release sometime in the next few months. Can’t wait.
I attempted the hardest difficulty trophy for ME2 as it was the only trophy I didn't have. It was tricky but I managed it but no trophy popped. So I double checked the trophy and realised I had set to hardcore and not Insanity. Couldn't bring myself to do try it all again but this time even harder. I'm up for giving it another go this time with this edition.
Looks like my copy is staying the wrapper for a lot longer then. I've plenty of other stuff to play. I think they clearly want to make sure this patch makes a obvious and significant improvement to the game.
Great Sony! Exactly when I start work. Looks like I’ll be checking on here on my break (just like now) to see what appeared. Last of Us multiplayer maybe?
@leucocyte @redd214 yeah I've seen hints on Twitter about this and the fact it's supposedly out next month with no digital pre-order and apparently no planned physical release it has some credibility. It would be awesome for Plus owners if true.
@Daleaf Having also never played one until starting it a few days ago I'd definitely say give it go. Rift Apart prompted me to try it out and I'm really enjoying it. I'd recommend to anyone to pick it up and play it.
It would be a shame if with the decline of E3 as an event we might lose that time of year where we get exciting first glimpses at several upcoming games in one event/stream. It probably makes more sense to space game info out to best fit the games individually but I miss the excitement E3 used to elicit.
Approaching the hundred hours mark with AC Valhalla with plenty to do still. Also trying the ‘mean’ playthrough of Oxenfree in continuing effort to mop up my backlog. Then also pondering adding to the backlog with Kingdom Come Deliverence as it’s only £7.50.
Great interview, hope you get to do many more especially with Sony's studios. I brought Dreams ages ago but have yet to start it. I have a feeling when I do it might become all consuming.
@smythelove Yeah there was nobody in the building for me after moving all the jars. I found a fix where I saved the game while in the building then reloaded that save. When it loaded up the person appeared outside waiting so I just talked to him and it completed.
I'll be happy for any fishing improvements, it really is atrocious.
Funnily enough I knew the ones I have played and not the others 5/10. Except not knowing the first and only knowing the Dead Space one because of Nath from Playstation Access's Platinum stream where it came up. Gutted I was wrong thinking they were watching Airplane.
Just raided the castle that’s 2 miles down the road from me in AC Valhalla. Enjoyable game but with many minor frustrations. For once the main story is probably the main highlight.
I always enjoy watching/reading about the work that went into making our favourite games. Any features you can manage to do that delve into this would be great. I think a greater understanding and appreciation of the monumental work and effort that goes into game development would be beneficial to all of us. But keep up the good work, this is the only gaming site I bother to visit anymore.
I sure I saw somewhere the makers of The Medium have also patented the 'dual-world' system. If the trend continues I'm not sure it will be good for games.
@KingPev It is a little odd but Rockstar did the same thing with RDR 2 where the Collectors edition of physical goods didn't come with the game (I got that one too). It's more like a set of tie-in items than an edition of the game and as long as they are open and upfront about that I don't mind.
I'd be curious to see the improvements on my Ps5 but don't want to hog up that much of the SSD when I know I probably won't play it much at this point.
It might be available elsewhere shortly but I didn't want to miss out. The delivery to UK is a biggy and will have to add tax/customs later but it's worth it to me.
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Re: Sony Acquires Guns Up Team Valkyrie Entertainment
It seems quite sensible to have a team of devs that can be easily moved from project to project to help other Studios meet deadlines.
Re: Feature: Our PS5, PS4 Predictions for PlayStation Showcase 2021
No-one think it's time for a reveal of part 2 of FF VII Remake?
It would be really nice to be genuinely be surprised by something new that hasn't been rumoured or leaked for a change.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West PS5, PS4 Pre-Orders Live Now, Special Editions Detailed
Regalla Edition already out of stock at Game. Had to go for the CE instead.
Re: Abandoned PS5 Saga Sounds Eerily Familiar to Past Blue Box Projects
Apparently it's up
https://twitter.com/BBGameStudios/status/1426270646917545989
Anyone bothered to look, I'm watching the footie.
Re: GTA 6 Release Window Rumours Pick Up Steam
I feel like it seems to be forgotten sometimes that the whole studio was working on RDR2 until the end of 2018 (5 years) with supposedly plenty of crunch.
If an extra year or two is needed to truly innovate and avoid crunch I'm all for it.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game at E3 2021?
After picking A Plague Tale Requiem, I’m struggling to pick anything. That’s how little I’m excited for.
Went for GoG and Avatar as they have potential but definitely need to see/know more on both.
Re: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Save the Universe on PS5, PS4 This October
Impressed enough to keep an eye on it. Curious to see how in-depth the choice system goes.
I hope we get the 'choice' to cut that silly little beard off Rocket.
Re: A Plague Tale: Requiem Very Likely Coming to PS5, PS4
@Agramonte Cool so new gen only. Even more exciting then.
Re: A Plague Tale: Requiem Very Likely Coming to PS5, PS4
Probably the only thing I've seen all E3 that I'm interested in. Look forward to seeing how they might improve upon the original.
Re: Talking Point: Was Ubisoft Forward a Show to Remember?
If you catch me lurking in another livestream chat please advise me to go do something constructive instead.
Re: Gallery: Gawk at Gorgeous Kena: Bridge of Spirits PS5 Screens
You can see this gameplay at 20:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VXqhVm5tzw&t=1606s
Re: Talking Point: Did Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live Blow You Away?
It made me think I've got to stop bothering to watch these things live and just catch the highlights. It was well produced but had little of interest to me personally.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Patch 1.03 Fixes Trophy Bugs, Weird Eye Animations, and More
I thought I seemed to have a lot of money in ME2 from carrying over my character. I've purchased every item from every vendor and barely dented my money.
Re: Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
@Wiggo I got it form 'The Game Collection'. To be fair it's the only game that turned up early of the handful I've brought from them so the odds are pretty slim it will happen again. Still their prices are good and the reward points mean I knock a few quid off every other game I get.
Re: Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
I hope my physical copy turns up a day early like ME Legendary did. This will probably be like Miles Morales and after it's initial opening sales will keep yo-yoing back up the charts.
Re: Deal: PS Plus 12-Month Memberships Now Up to One Third Off
Amazon UK has dropped to £32.85. Just topped up from there.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Horizon Forbidden West?
Hoping there will be a decent Collectors edition for this one, day one for sure. I'm fairly confident it will come this year, I think Sony is just playing very safe with giving out release dates until the games are practically done so they can be confident it will hit that date.
Re: Soapbox: Why I'm Not Expecting a PS5, PS4 Press Conference from PlayStation Next Month
I still think we'll get some form of 'E3 style' stream in either June or maybe July. Even if a lot of it comes from showing mostly third-party deal stuff that they can link to Sony. I think a first teaser for the God of War sequel is very likely if it's about a year at most away.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Reveal This Thursday in New State of Play Livestream
Sony have definitely settled on this 10pm Thursday slot for SOPs which unfortunately is just when I start work. Oh well my first watch will have to be on my phone on my break.
This bodes well for a release sometime in the next few months. Can’t wait.
Re: Random: PS5 Purchasers in China Received This Platinum Trophy Pin Badge
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 376
I will be spending my gaming time here this weekend
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Has Three Platinum Trophies on PS4, 130 Trophies in Total
I attempted the hardest difficulty trophy for ME2 as it was the only trophy I didn't have. It was tricky but I managed it but no trophy popped. So I double checked the trophy and realised I had set to hardcore and not Insanity. Couldn't bring myself to do try it all again but this time even harder.
I'm up for giving it another go this time with this edition.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
I was going to get it at some point but maybe not day 1 but the latest trailer/state of play has swung me. Pre-ordered a little while ago.
Re: GTA Online Player Boosts Hopes of Faster Loading on PS5
Faster load times come with the $50,000,000 super apartment.
Re: All Free PS4 Games, Offers Included in Play At Home Initiative 2021
I would have thought everyone understood the updating articles
principle on Push Square by now.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077's Crucial v1.2 Patch Delayed on PS5, PS4
Looks like my copy is staying the wrapper for a lot longer then. I've plenty of other stuff to play. I think they clearly want to make sure this patch makes a obvious and significant improvement to the game.
Re: State of Play Livestream Confirmed for Thursday, Focuses on 10 PS5, PS4 Games
Great Sony! Exactly when I start work. Looks like I’ll be checking on here on my break (just like now) to see what appeared.
Last of Us multiplayer maybe?
Re: More Brand New Games to Launch for Free with PS Plus
@leucocyte @redd214 yeah I've seen hints on Twitter about this and the fact it's supposedly out next month with no digital pre-order and apparently no planned physical release it has some credibility. It would be awesome for Plus owners if true.
Re: Sony Giving Away Free PS4 Games as Play At Home Initiative Returns
@Daleaf Having also never played one until starting it a few days ago I'd definitely say give it go. Rift Apart prompted me to try it out and I'm really enjoying it.
I'd recommend to anyone to pick it up and play it.
Re: Soapbox: The State of Play Branding Seems Confused
It would be a shame if with the decline of E3 as an event we might lose that time of year where we get exciting first glimpses at several upcoming games in one event/stream. It probably makes more sense to space game info out to best fit the games individually but I miss the excitement E3 used to elicit.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 364
Approaching the hundred hours mark with AC Valhalla with plenty to do still. Also trying the ‘mean’ playthrough of Oxenfree in continuing effort to mop up my backlog.
Then also pondering adding to the backlog with Kingdom Come Deliverence as it’s only £7.50.
Re: Interview: Media Molecule Director Siobhan Reddy Discusses 15 Years of Creative Games
Great interview, hope you get to do many more especially with Sony's studios.
I brought Dreams ages ago but have yet to start it. I have a feeling when I do it might become all consuming.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla River Raid Update Out Tomorrow, Full Patch Notes Released
@smythelove Yeah there was nobody in the building for me after moving all the jars. I found a fix where I saved the game while in the building then reloaded that save. When it loaded up the person appeared outside waiting so I just talked to him and it completed.
I'll be happy for any fishing improvements, it really is atrocious.
Re: How Well Do You Know These PlayStation Couples This Valentine's Day?
Funnily enough I knew the ones I have played and not the others 5/10. Except not knowing the first and only knowing the Dead Space one because of Nath from Playstation Access's Platinum stream where it came up.
Gutted I was wrong thinking they were watching Airplane.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 363
Just raided the castle that’s 2 miles down the road from me in AC Valhalla. Enjoyable game but with many minor frustrations. For once the main story is probably the main highlight.
Re: Talking Point: What Content Do You Want from Push Square?
I always enjoy watching/reading about the work that went into making our favourite games. Any features you can manage to do that delve into this would be great. I think a greater understanding and appreciation of the monumental work and effort that goes into game development would be beneficial to all of us.
But keep up the good work, this is the only gaming site I bother to visit anymore.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West on PS5, PS4 Is 'More of the Things People Loved About Zero Dawn'
My most anticipated game. Now if they can just release a PS5 upgrade patch for the original that would be great.
Re: The Last of Us TV Show Casts The Mandalorian Star as Joel
Re: Random: Weetabix and Beans Nightmare Made a Reality in Dreams
@ApostateMage Spooky me too! People always thought it odd whenever it came up I used to do that. I would lightly sprinkle sugar on top too.
Re: Take-Two Boss Reckons GTA Remaster Interest Is Encouraging
The remaster I'd like most from Rockstar would be RDR1. If they reworked that and tweaked 2 for the PS5 I'd definitely buy them again.
Re: Warner Bros Under Fire for Patenting Nemesis System
I sure I saw somewhere the makers of The Medium have also patented the 'dual-world' system. If the trend continues I'm not sure it will be good for games.
Re: Madden NFL 21 Tips Kansas City Chiefs for Super Bowl LV
Re: SEGA Partners with LEGO on Sonic Mania-Inspired Green Hill Zone Set
That's nice but where's my Lego Thunderjaw?
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is 60FPS on PS5, PS4 Pro, Has Much Faster Load Times, Expanded Character Creator, More
Can't wait
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Webs Up 4.1 Million Sales
I'd take a Black Cat spin-off game. So far Insomniac is doing an amazing job with the IP and I'm down for whatever they make next.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Arrives in May, 4K Trailer Shows the Remaster in Action
@KingPev It is a little odd but Rockstar did the same thing with RDR 2 where the Collectors edition of physical goods didn't come with the game (I got that one too). It's more like a set of tie-in items than an edition of the game and as long as they are open and upfront about that I don't mind.
Re: The Division 2 Patch 1.30 Out Now, Features PS5 4K 60FPS Support and More
I'd be curious to see the improvements on my Ps5 but don't want to hog up that much of the SSD when I know I probably won't play it much at this point.
Re: Mass Effect 1 Has 'Gameplay Enhancements' in Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Lucy James gives some good detail on the changes in this vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdwafYDlXtU
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Arrives in May, 4K Trailer Shows the Remaster in Action
@LieutenantFatman I got it directly from the Bioware store
https://gear.bioware.com/products/mass-effect-legendary-cache
It might be available elsewhere shortly but I didn't want to miss out. The delivery to UK is a biggy and will have to add tax/customs later but it's worth it to me.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Arrives in May, 4K Trailer Shows the Remaster in Action
Time to book a week of hol for this one (and then have it delayed). Cannot wait to play this through again. I've just pre-ordered the Legendary Cache.
