@Rudy_Manchego I'm right there with you on wanting to use the Aim more after getting it with Farpoint. The Aim is a great piece of hardware and I want it to be utilized in as many games as it is feasible to include.
Certainly disappointing to see Sony choose the wrong website for registration. It obviously could not handle the traffic. I hope we get a second chance to reservr tickets on a more robust website.
I am super excited about this one and for the price it will be a day one purchase. Crash mode provided endless hours of entertainment back in the day. I would give anything for a full arcade-style Burnout game with closed tracks like in BO3.
@get2sammyb I wholeheartedly agree with the frustrating overemphasis on the "killer app". I have loved so many games and experiences on PSVR since getting it at launch. I feel the library has more than proved the headset's worth as a new way to play. I meant it in the public's perception of the potential of full scale FPS VR games.
How is the battery life of the Aim? How is it charged?
@get2sammyb Thank you for the review. I will definitely be picking it up, but I'm sad to hear it's not the PSVR's killer app. Hopefully, a successful launch will spur more developers to go to big budget full campaigns with more games.
@get2sammyb Fantastic! I wanted to pre-order it based mostly on your initial impressions, but I want to know the final verdict before I lay down $80 for the bundle. Thank you and the staff for keeping up with the VR reviews. They have guided many of my purchases.
@get2sammyb when might we be seeing a Farpoint review? I've been a little concerned that no reviews have popped up anywhere online, but I'm guessing there is a release day embargo.
@JoeBlogs I would love a remaster to come out this summer. I want to replay it, but I don't want to dust off the PS3 copy if they are going to update the game. Rockstar does not really have much of a history of remasters aside from GTA V, so I won't hold my breath.
I would love to see a spaghetti western style game. Red Dead Redemption really mined the darker, later era, and revisionist westerns so there is plenty of room for a different take. It remains to be seen what tone RDR2 takes, but I'm sure Ubisoft could find a unique perspective.
Finally took the bait with Persona 4. I am not a big fan of that style of rpg, but I couldn't resist at that price and with its reputation. I want to at least give it a shot and I hope it pulls me into the gameplay loop like it has for others here.
I love my PSVR and recently enjoyed Fated. I am excited about Farpoint and the new peripheral, but I am holding off until the reviews roll in. I can't justify laying down that much money for the game/gun until I know more about the length and how it plays. It also has to have some replay value.
So great to see the positive reviews coming in! I was waiting to pre-order and just grabbed it now for the PSN discount. I will definitely be playing and finishing it this week. I am looking forward to the Push Square review too.
The involvement of Wintory is a bonus and the characters have a fun aesthetic. I will wait for reviews, but I hope people do not write off the studio based on one game. Their God of War portable titles were well reviewed.
Been on the look out for new PSVR titles and watched the trailer for this yesterday on PSN store. It looks really beautiful with an intriguing story. I will definitely be getting it. PSN store is getting better with more descriptive summaries/features for the VR games and experiences. It's harder to know exactly what you're getting from the trailer alone, so I really appreciate the extra details on PSN store and the reviews here. Please keep the PSVR reviews rolling out.
I've been on a John Woo movie kick lately so I finally picked up Stranglehold for PS3. I'm ready for some slow motion balletic bullet barrages in this sequel to Hard Boiled.
@get2sammyb Is there a PSVR game sale happening on the UK PSN store too? There is one here in the US that has some excellent discounts on the big and indie games. Might be worth mentioning in one of the VR articles?
Horizon looks astonishing, but I also enjoy the little indies such as Night in the Woods. Sometimes the lack of hype can provide a more satisfying experience when an indie game turns out to be amazing. The art style of this one looks particularly interesting.
Finally wrapped up the Tomb Raider reboot. What a nuts ending, but I really loved the gameplay and upgrade system. Started On Rise of the Tomb Raider. They really expanded the systems and refined the controls. I'm looking forward to playing it all weekend.
It seems like it will treat the topic of mental health with the respect that it deserves. I couldn't get into Outlast because it did the exact opposite. People with mental illness endured unimaginable treatment in the past and it should not be used for simple shock/horror in my opinion. Those horror games disrespect the people and do a disservice to a topic that still remains stigmatizing for those who have mental illness.
Finally playing the Tomb Raider reboot. I bought Rise of the Tomb Raider during a holiday sale so I want to play them in order. It shares some story elements with the first Uncharted, but I find myself enjoying it nonetheless. I like the dynamic of vulnerability and strength in Lara's character. The gameplay mechanics are really solid and the action is addictive. I'm looking forward to playing the sequel when this one wraps up.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is my number one. There is not a single game that comes even close to my level of excitement for it. The storytelling, characters, music, and gameplay of the PS3 game were amazing. Trailing behind would be Detroit: Become Human, Uncharted: Lost Legacy, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy.
There are a lot of colons in game titles this year.
This seems like a really ill-conceived product. VR combined with lit candles is right up there with the controller that drew blood (Blood Sport) as things that don't mix well with gaming.
I only got a chance to play it for a short time last night, but I am loving the relationship between the boy and Trico. I'm excited to see how it grows and I can certainly see how it will deepen emotionally. This game hooked me from the first sequence and made me feel invested in its characters. I understand the frustration with technical glitches and controls, but this story is worth overcoming the issues as you said.
Pre-order back on. I will be picking up a physical copy tomorrow on release day. So good to hear that it is as great as many hoped it would be as a finished product.
I've never been into jrpgs, but I'm genuinely excited for people who have been waiting so many years to play it. I imagine that I'll have a similar feeling with The Last Guardian.
Picked up Mafia III and Bioshock Collection for $30 each, and Rise of the Tomb Raider for $35. It pays to be patient for new games that come out after August. I've only leaned that in the past two years.
I am definitely excited about this game, but I ended up canceling my pre-order of the special edition. I just could not rationalize putting down $100 on an iffy proposition after being disappointed with No Man's Sky. I really think that I will pre-order less in general. It is our own fault if we put down money based on hype though I am guilty of it. Now, I would rather wait for some reviews by websites that I trust.
That was an excellent review that made me intrigued about a game that I had written off. The protagonist and story bored me to death in the first game. Does the new character and story serve as an improvement over the original? I love open world games, but I gravitate toward ones with great narrative and characters over sandboxes that are simply fun to play in.
Arkham City and Batman Telltale episode 3 on PS4. I played the demo of Job Simulator on PSVR and just got the full game. I love the humor and goofy gameplay. Definitely a standout of the VR launch games.
Taking time to play Return to Arkham: Arkham Asylum. I forgot how well this game nailed the tone and characters of the Batman universe. It really was standard setting for a reason and truly a benchmark for what comic book games can be. I know Arkham City refined the formula but I have gained new appreciation with revisiting the game. I'm thankful for the remaster for that reason at the very least.
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Re: Anticipated PlayStation VR Shooter Arizona Sunshine Launches 27th June
@Rudy_Manchego I'm right there with you on wanting to use the Aim more after getting it with Farpoint. The Aim is a great piece of hardware and I want it to be utilized in as many games as it is feasible to include.
Re: The Persistence Is Dead Space for PlayStation VR
Aim controller support?
Re: Deals: Here Comes All the Crash Bandicoot Merchandise
I am surprised there is not a wumpa fruit candle.
Re: PlayStation E3 2017 Experience Registration Doesn't Go to Plan
Certainly disappointing to see Sony choose the wrong website for registration. It obviously could not handle the traffic. I hope we get a second chance to reservr tickets on a more robust website.
Re: Watch Sony's E3 2017 in Cinemas for Tons of Free Goodies
I would love to go, but the registration site has been down all day. So frustrating!
Re: Rumour: June 2017's PlayStation Plus Lineup Looks Very Strong
I have been wanting to pick up Life is Strange so this would be great.
Re: Nex Machina Explodes into a Shower of Voxels on 20th June
I didn't grab Alienation, but I loved Resogun and this looks right up my alley.
Re: Danger Zone Really Is Burnout's Crash Mode on PS4
I am super excited about this one and for the price it will be a day one purchase. Crash mode provided endless hours of entertainment back in the day. I would give anything for a full arcade-style Burnout game with closed tracks like in BO3.
Re: Review: Farpoint (PS4)
@get2sammyb I wholeheartedly agree with the frustrating overemphasis on the "killer app". I have loved so many games and experiences on PSVR since getting it at launch. I feel the library has more than proved the headset's worth as a new way to play. I meant it in the public's perception of the potential of full scale FPS VR games.
How is the battery life of the Aim? How is it charged?
Re: Review: Farpoint (PS4)
@get2sammyb Thank you for the review. I will definitely be picking it up, but I'm sad to hear it's not the PSVR's killer app. Hopefully, a successful launch will spur more developers to go to big budget full campaigns with more games.
Re: Interview: Stephen Cox on the Sounds of PlayStation VR's Farpoint
@get2sammyb Fantastic! I wanted to pre-order it based mostly on your initial impressions, but I want to know the final verdict before I lay down $80 for the bundle. Thank you and the staff for keeping up with the VR reviews. They have guided many of my purchases.
Re: Interview: Stephen Cox on the Sounds of PlayStation VR's Farpoint
@get2sammyb when might we be seeing a Farpoint review? I've been a little concerned that no reviews have popped up anywhere online, but I'm guessing there is a release day embargo.
Re: Rumour: New Red Dead Redemption 2 Screenshot Leaks
@JoeBlogs I would love a remaster to come out this summer. I want to replay it, but I don't want to dust off the PS3 copy if they are going to update the game. Rockstar does not really have much of a history of remasters aside from GTA V, so I won't hold my breath.
Re: Rumour: Far Cry Is Going Straight to the Wild, Wild West
I would love to see a spaghetti western style game. Red Dead Redemption really mined the darker, later era, and revisionist westerns so there is plenty of room for a different take. It remains to be seen what tone RDR2 takes, but I'm sure Ubisoft could find a unique perspective.
Re: Sony Celebrates Golden Week with PS4 Game Sale on NA PlayStation Store
Finally took the bait with Persona 4. I am not a big fan of that style of rpg, but I couldn't resist at that price and with its reputation. I want to at least give it a shot and I hope it pulls me into the gameplay loop like it has for others here.
Re: PlayStation VR Restocked Ahead of Farpoint Release
I love my PSVR and recently enjoyed Fated. I am excited about Farpoint and the new peripheral, but I am holding off until the reviews roll in. I can't justify laying down that much money for the game/gun until I know more about the length and how it plays. It also has to have some replay value.
Re: Everyone Is Talking About Alien Isolation 2
I would love a sequel with PSVR support like RE7!
Re: Round Up: What Remains of Edith Finch PS4 Reviews Prolong Year of Dreams
So great to see the positive reviews coming in! I was waiting to pre-order and just grabbed it now for the PSN discount. I will definitely be playing and finishing it this week. I am looking forward to the Push Square review too.
Re: The Order: 1886 Dev's Deformers Rolls Out 21st April
The involvement of Wintory is a bonus and the characters have a fun aesthetic. I will wait for reviews, but I hope people do not write off the studio based on one game. Their God of War portable titles were well reviewed.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 162
@Wazeddie22 Thank you for the recommendation. I purchased it and will give it a run through tomorrow.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 162
@Wazeddie22 what did you think about Fated?
Re: Review: Fated: The Silent Oath (PS4)
Been on the look out for new PSVR titles and watched the trailer for this yesterday on PSN store. It looks really beautiful with an intriguing story. I will definitely be getting it. PSN store is getting better with more descriptive summaries/features for the VR games and experiences. It's harder to know exactly what you're getting from the trailer alone, so I really appreciate the extra details on PSN store and the reviews here. Please keep the PSVR reviews rolling out.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 161
I've been on a John Woo movie kick lately so I finally picked up Stranglehold for PS3. I'm ready for some slow motion balletic bullet barrages in this sequel to Hard Boiled.
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 4.50 Massively Improves PlayStation Move
That's so great to hear. I love Arkham VR but Batman would sometimes get super shaky hands like he was coming down from a caffeine high.
Re: Site News: Follow Our Horizon: Zero Dawn Hub Page
Very cool! I like this concept.
Re: Sony: We Had to Be Careful Not to Overhype PlayStation VR
@get2sammyb Is there a PSVR game sale happening on the UK PSN store too? There is one here in the US that has some excellent discounts on the big and indie games. Might be worth mentioning in one of the VR articles?
Re: Feature: The Promising PS4 Games of February 2017
Horizon looks astonishing, but I also enjoy the little indies such as Night in the Woods. Sometimes the lack of hype can provide a more satisfying experience when an indie game turns out to be amazing. The art style of this one looks particularly interesting.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 153
Finally wrapped up the Tomb Raider reboot. What a nuts ending, but I really loved the gameplay and upgrade system. Started On Rise of the Tomb Raider. They really expanded the systems and refined the controls. I'm looking forward to playing it all weekend.
Re: Velocity 2X Achieves Critical Mass with PS4, Vita Retail Release
In my top five favorite PS4 games. I can't wait to see Futurlab's VR game.
Re: The Town of Light Promises a PS4 Experience Unlike Any Other
It seems like it will treat the topic of mental health with the respect that it deserves. I couldn't get into Outlast because it did the exact opposite. People with mental illness endured unimaginable treatment in the past and it should not be used for simple shock/horror in my opinion. Those horror games disrespect the people and do a disservice to a topic that still remains stigmatizing for those who have mental illness.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 151
Finally playing the Tomb Raider reboot. I bought Rise of the Tomb Raider during a holiday sale so I want to play them in order. It shares some story elements with the first Uncharted, but I find myself enjoying it nonetheless. I like the dynamic of vulnerability and strength in Lara's character. The gameplay mechanics are really solid and the action is addictive. I'm looking forward to playing the sequel when this one wraps up.
Re: Poll: What's Your Most Anticipated PS4 Game of 2017?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is my number one. There is not a single game that comes even close to my level of excitement for it. The storytelling, characters, music, and gameplay of the PS3 game were amazing. Trailing behind would be Detroit: Become Human, Uncharted: Lost Legacy, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy.
There are a lot of colons in game titles this year.
Re: Feature: 5 PS4 Firmware Updates Sony Needs to Add in 2017
External HDD for sure. Our own custom Wallpapers too. I'm just a thankful we no longer have to dream of folders. That took forever.
Re: Resident Evil 7's Wicked Candle Will Let You Smell the Game
This seems like a really ill-conceived product. VR combined with lit candles is right up there with the controller that drew blood (Blood Sport) as things that don't mix well with gaming.
Re: Review: The Last Guardian (PS4)
I only got a chance to play it for a short time last night, but I am loving the relationship between the boy and Trico. I'm excited to see how it grows and I can certainly see how it will deepen emotionally. This game hooked me from the first sequence and made me feel invested in its characters. I understand the frustration with technical glitches and controls, but this story is worth overcoming the issues as you said.
Re: Round Up: The Last Guardian PS4 Reviews Embrace the Strange
Pre-order back on. I will be picking up a physical copy tomorrow on release day. So good to hear that it is as great as many hoped it would be as a finished product.
Re: Guide: What Time Does Sony's PSX 2016 Press Conference Start?
All I want is a release date for Crash Bandicoot Remastered and Uncharted 4 story DLC. Everything else is pleasant surprises.
Re: Death Stranding Delights with Barmy PS4 Trailer
Is Del Torro contributing in any creative capacity to the game? I really want them to collaborate after PT.
Re: The PlayStation Store's 12 Deals of Christmas Starts Today with Rise of the Tomb Raider
Does the US store do this sale too?
Re: Lara Croft Go Will Wield Its Dual Pistols on PS4, Vita
I grabbed the iPhone version too because I never expected it to come to Vita after all this time. Will Still get the PSN version for the trophies.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Final Fantasy XV?
I've never been into jrpgs, but I'm genuinely excited for people who have been waiting so many years to play it. I imagine that I'll have a similar feeling with The Last Guardian.
Re: Guide: The Best PS4 Black Friday Deals 2016 in the US - PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, PlayStation VR Offers
Picked up Mafia III and Bioshock Collection for $30 each, and Rise of the Tomb Raider for $35. It pays to be patient for new games that come out after August. I've only leaned that in the past two years.
Re: PSN's US Black Friday Sale Goes Live on PlayStation Store
@fabisputza00 I picked up Mad Max. I just rewatched it as the black and chrome version at a local theater. I forgot how much I love that movie.
Also picked up Just Cause 3 and Mafia II. All three games for $27 which is pretty great.
Re: Store Update: 22nd November 2016 (Europe)
The Black Friday sales are up too and there are some really great deals.
Re: Rumour: Sam Drake to Star in Standalone Uncharted 4 Spin-Off
@get2sammyb Yeah, I understand. It's a tricky piece of content to classify.
Re: Rumour: Sam Drake to Star in Standalone Uncharted 4 Spin-Off
Headline is kind of misleading. It's single player dlc. Not a spin-off game.
Re: Gosh Darn, The Last Guardian's New Cinematic Trailer Is Gorgeous
I am definitely excited about this game, but I ended up canceling my pre-order of the special edition. I just could not rationalize putting down $100 on an iffy proposition after being disappointed with No Man's Sky. I really think that I will pre-order less in general. It is our own fault if we put down money based on hype though I am guilty of it. Now, I would rather wait for some reviews by websites that I trust.
Re: Review: Watch Dogs 2 (PS4)
That was an excellent review that made me intrigued about a game that I had written off. The protagonist and story bored me to death in the first game. Does the new character and story serve as an improvement over the original? I love open world games, but I gravitate toward ones with great narrative and characters over sandboxes that are simply fun to play in.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 143
Arkham City and Batman Telltale episode 3 on PS4. I played the demo of Job Simulator on PSVR and just got the full game. I love the humor and goofy gameplay. Definitely a standout of the VR launch games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 142
Taking time to play Return to Arkham: Arkham Asylum. I forgot how well this game nailed the tone and characters of the Batman universe. It really was standard setting for a reason and truly a benchmark for what comic book games can be. I know Arkham City refined the formula but I have gained new appreciation with revisiting the game. I'm thankful for the remaster for that reason at the very least.