Cacky_Raphael

Aubergine/Water droplets.

<Comic book guy mode on> Err I think you'll find that Ferrari provide Maserati with engines, so no you wouldn't hear the difference in engine noise <Comic book guy mode off>.

Oh god, sorry.

Anyone fancy a game of Spot the Cretin?

It just looks bang on. I can't really fault anything I've seen so far (apart from the skills of the person playing as Axel).

@ShogunRok pretty much works with anything on that list too.

Jack, with your face like a redundant hobby, like a fearful octopus.......

@NYJetsfan123 Immigrant Song seems like the perfect choice for this sort of game.

@Kaitmarie Block Rockin' Beats - Chemical Brothers.

I wonder how much Sony paid to use that song?

Hopefully they've been working on an internal fan for the PS5 that is so quiet it actually sucks other ambient noise out of the room.

@1W1NG3D4NG3L Oww, chicka chicka, oww........OWW! My hat's on fire......

Welcome to the future, man, machine, the future.......

I'll be prepared for my controllers to become peppered with teeth marks again then.

@Tasuki But it has the word 'Mega' in it so it must be good, right?

By the way this is 17 quid on Amazon in the UK presently.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BPLPCYQ/?coliid=I32JOZ3VENL2TM&colid=2QXHTIPGFBDVX&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

<stifled laughter>

This game has piqued my interest now, I'll definitely pick it up a bit further down the line I reckon. Also I can't remember who said it in another comments section, but for me the main character will forever be known as 'Chad Strengthface', this is reason enough alone to make the purchase. Kind of goes a lot better with his mate Brownbooze McBoozington's name too.

Lil' biiiiiiiiits.

One vigourously exists in a state of harmony with one's progeny bearing an X and Y chromosome pair within the cell nuclei.

<runs through translater>

.................

Knack 3: Knackerless Cage.

I'm curious to know what Geoffrey says about all this.

@JoeBlogs that hadn't occurred to me with the Disney stuff, I had thought that with EA stuff though. I used to love Megadrive/Genesis Madden and NHL.

Hopefully it'll include Streets of Rage 2 (at least) as well as the first. Happy that Gunstar Heroes appears to be in the lineup too. Other titles I'd like to revisit:

Sunset Riders
Gynoug
Flicky
Kid Chameleon
Alien Storm
Comix Zone
World of Illusion
Quackshot
Desert/Jungle Strike
Earthworm Jim
Flashback
Truxton
General Chaos

I know they'll probably be included but Columns and Ecco can pretty much get bent.

If Sega don't cater to my every whim they will rue the day*

*they won't

Can't really complain about any of the updates as any new content that is gratis is welcome. I do agree the track roster could do with bolstering now though. Personally Spa and Laguna Seca would be awesome.

Just think if Sony were to provide name changes though. Couple that with them providing Knack with Feb PS Plus. I don't think people could handle it. What an amazing time we live in though eh (partially)?

Happy with that, I've just finished the Circuit Exp challenges and the missions so looking forward to getting stuck into something else.

@Rudy_Manchego OH YEAH, I HADDUN FORT O DAHHHHT.

BEARDS!

https://youtu.be/HuXhwpX59tc

@stupidget Ah, bellend. The connoisseurs playground insult of choice, wildly under-rated. In the heat of the moment my involuntary gaming profanity of choice appears to be 'p***flaps'.

Top list! I am partial to a racer.

GT Sport is my personal favourite, like others have said mastering the tracks and shaving times is really addictive, to the point that I too have not ventured online yet either. The handling model feels pretty spot on too especially when assists are dialed to personal preferences. It's also GT enough to offer a healthy dose of nostalgia to old blokes such as me who played the original to death.

Dirt Rally is right up there too for me but it's insanely tough to be quick. Not that I have tried it but I think it probably benefits from playing with a wheel setup just for that extra element of control and smoothness.

Not sure if anyone remembers Blur from last gen, many an hour was whiled playing local multiplayer on that. Something akin to that for PS4 would much appreciated.

@NathanUC I'm working my way through the Circuit Experience challenges at the moment funnily enough. It's pretty addictive to try and Gold everything, plus the leaderboards add that little bit of extra motivation......not that I'm competitive or anything. It's nice you get gifted a lot of cars along the way too. Barely spent anything on cars thus far.

@Neolit Yeah I guess you're right, it gets you racing quicker and that seems to be the point. I suppose I just like tinkering. The last update did change the mo of the game somewhat though. I've not even ventured online yet as I've been sidetracked by missions and leagues and gift cars etc. There is a lot of time for other things now it's not so focused on multiplayer. Either way it's a huge improvement and it only stands to get better as time goes on. I'd quite like to see the development road map for the next 12 months.

@Neolit Whilst I agree in the main that the update has made the solo campaign agreeably meaty I do miss the more detailed car upgrading and tuning system of old. I used to like buying and adding parts rather than the new quick tune (levelling) system. It's a minor gripe though and probably one that is fairly specific to me personally. Why PD haven't catered souly for my needs though is quite beyond me, errrr...........

Having looked at some of the update plans it appears the car tuning component is making a return too, maybe not as in depth as previously but this is a positive in my eyes.

Not sure if it's been there from the start, but the livery editor is a bonus for me too. No doubt online races will be awash with cars plastered in comedy winkys though. If only PD would release the Rover 800 in a future update then I could create a crudely spray painted 'Cook Pass Babtridge' livery. I can but dream.

@Turismo4GT That very point tipped me over the edge. I put my money down on it when I read about the latest update and the continuing support. It was probably the thing that attracted a few fence sitters.

@get2sammyb Is there any word on if the car modding component will be making a return at all (assuming it's not there already)? Really tempted by this with the campaign content and it's current low price.

@Constable_What

Phew to the power 5.

Can someone let me know if @meltendo cancelled their order please?

Naaaaah, s'aright.

Brilliant, I now have the aural abomination that is Lou Bega's Mambo no.5 rattling around my earholes.

I don't think I've ever looked in this drawer.......oh look, a gun!

Having gone through the comments it's good to see that whole Plat trophy thing turned out to be a non issue. Not played it yet, but it'll be waiting for me once the spawn have settled.

But.....

Welcome to the future,
Man,
Machine,
The future.

.....tho'.

There is no denying this looks amazing but there was something about playing during the beta that was quite unfulfilling and just seemed bland. I know I'm making my judgement based on an unfinished snapshot of the game but still, it did feel fundamentally 'meh'.

I can totally see how the One X fits in the pocket with the Pro and there is no denying it's a shiny bit of kit, but it seems like MS has priced the thing too high to lure potential upgraders or 'defectors'. Start of a console cycle I think you can more justify that price tag and although a little high I could see people paying it, now? Not so much.

Also, The Last Night? Errrrrr Flashback much? I really want to play it though.

An awesome article that should be soundtracked by an awesome band. BEARDS!

https://youtu.be/KJkLH4uZ73M

@Azikira that's fair enough, it's your decision. From an outside point of view though it seems the only person losing anything is you. It's only a video game, it's there to be enjoyed.

@Azikira so why can't you just accept that Playtonic has a different opinion to you regarding the situation and just enjoy a game that you were looking forward to playing?

Well that just looks flippin' marvellous, I've not played any GT since 3 on the PS2 which I sunk a lot of time into. Was mostly playing Forza since 2 which is also great. The PS4 has not really awash with good sim(like) racing titles, PC was ok but felt quite bland or clinical. This is the first GT iteration in a while that has made me want to play it, could well be an accessories seller too..

That's how you get ants!

Can I just shock you? I like wi......err Knack.

@get2sammyb Is there a any particular reason why you think the name change thing will actually happen? You seem quite confident in this prediction. I just really want this to happen is all. Thanks.

I do like the inclusion of indies in the free monthly downloads as I do sometimes come across the odd gem that I may have otherwise missed. Personally though, I think the omission of something a little more AAAish in the December offering to be a little disappointing (if this rumour turns out to be true of course).