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Re: The Last of Us Remastered Will Replenish PS4's Stamina with More Add-Ons

Crimson_Ridley

I'm really excited to play it, but I do feel both Sony and yourselves are pushing this as something far more than it is; an enhanced port, albeit a very good one. When the GTA Trilogy came out on the Original Xbox, it was massively enhanced but didn't receive as much attention as this is.

I'm all for more games to play on the PS4 and I will happily play this again, but it really isn't as big as everyone is making it out to be.

Re: Soapbox: Was Dragon's Crown Just A Joke That Nobody Got?

Crimson_Ridley

@ObviouslyAdachi
This is my view on it. I really hate that games in recent years have come under such scrutiny by people, and constantly judged on if the women are portrayed with big breasts, or a male character is the only one you can play as the lead, etc.. A developer is a creator, and as such can create what they want.

Re: The PS4 Dev Team Were 'Dancing in The Aisles' After The Xbox One's Price Reveal

Crimson_Ridley

@hydeks Then don't look at it from the perspective that you are; looking at the prices between the two. Which console has games on it right now that you want to play? Which will have games in the near future that you want to play? Do you play a lot of multiplayer, and if so, what are your friends playing on? If you prefer the non-gaming features of a console (why anyone would, I don't know, but I digress), which console is more appealing in that regard?

Don't even pay attention the price because that little extra you may or may not spend is negligible at the end of the day, as if you're going to love the console for many years, you'll get your money's worth.

Re: Tecmo Koei Will Become Koei Tecmo from 1st July in Europe

Crimson_Ridley

I remember when Namco Bandai changed their name to Bandai Namco. That was a difficult day for all of us, with riots in the streets, children and animals just abandoned as people fled their homes in terror, and the whole internet plunged in to darkness as we all just endured the carnage, death and destruction around us.

I predict the same will happen here. grabs wooden boards and a hammer Let's hope my windows and doors hold this time. I lost too many loved ones before!

Re: The PS4 Dev Team Were 'Dancing in The Aisles' After The Xbox One's Price Reveal

Crimson_Ridley

The price was never a factor, as all consoles will drop in price over time, so that should never influence anyone's decision. The things that made my mind up to move from primarily playing Xbox to Playstation was the games, the power, the controller and the look.

I'm a big fan of Playstation's interfaces, especially as Microsoft's keep getting worse. I loved the 360 controller but found the Xbox One controller to be "strange" in my hand. Even with the extra 10% GPU the Xbox One has gained from removing the Kinect, it still pales in comparison to the power of the PS4, and back in 2013, the PS4 was leagues ahead. Finally, while I love Halo, Crackdown, Alan Wake, and I'm very excited to play Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 2 and Quantum Break, I've learned from last generation that Playstation is the place to be for great JRPG's and incredible cinematic gaming experiences like Uncharted and The Last of Us.

Unless something goes horribly wrong and Namco starts releasing the Tales games exclusively on Xbox One, I'm happy where I am. I will be picking up an Xbox One for those exclusives mentioned, as I pick up every console, but I like to have a main console to play.

Re: Watch Dogs Adds a Diverse Roster of Personalities to Your Speed Dial

Crimson_Ridley

I can't shake the feeling that this game is going to smash it's face in to the ground. Splinter Cell Conviction went through a similar situation, and when it came out it was nowhere near the quality many were expecting. This game just looks bland, especially when it was originally in direct competition with GTA V. Sorry, Ubisoft, but that's hilarious.

Re: PS4's Next Call of Duty Game Will Be Disclosed on Sunday

Crimson_Ridley

I just watched the trailer on PST, and this is my impressions from there:

That looked pretty dull. The graphics looked nice, and the facial motion capture was very good, but the story and gameplay was very unimaginative. It's just going to be the same tired Call of Duty fare, with lots of guns and little substance, with "crazy" plot twists firing out of its bum.

Advanced Warfare? How long did it take them to come up with a word that meant further along than Modern? Let's not forget it needs to have Warfare in the title. Wow, good job brain-stormers, you've really earned your wage...

Having Kevin Spacey in it is pretty cool, but I can imagine a lot of the budget has just gone in to sticking him in the game at every possible moment, and a lot less has gone in to making the game stand out from its previous iterations or anything that's being done or has been done before. Mario went in to the space, for God's sake and all you guys can do is change a word in the title!?

I pray that this will be something different, just like I did when Ghosts was announced because I used to enjoy the CoD franchise and would hope that with a new generation, the game actually tries to inject some life in to the franchise that's become ever so stale. But, I can hardly hold my breath, can I? If I did, I'd most assuredly die.

Re: There's a Downside to PS4 Racer DriveClub's Outrageous Visuals

Crimson_Ridley

We really should be seeing 60fps as standard at this point. We're supposed to be in a new generation, and yet all that seems to mean is that we have increased sharing functions. It's getting ridiculous that many games can't even push the bar a little further than last generation,. Graphics are nice, but super smooth gameplay is nicer. At this stage in the gaming industry, we should have both.

That isn't to say I won't look in to the game (I'm interested, but racing games are not my forte), but it's just disappointing to hear that we're still a ways off of realising the true power of the PS4.

Re: Rumour: Titanfall 2 Takes One Robotic Stride Closer to PS4

Crimson_Ridley

I could not care less if this doesn't make it to PS4. It's fun for a bit, but quickly loses steam.

In fact, I find it hilarious that the Wikipedia page hasn't really been updated, especially the Reception section where it goes on about the ultimately pointless awards it got before launch, and then the tiny mention of generally favourable reviews. That is not critical acclaim, but everyone goes on about it as if it's the best thing since chocolate rich tea.

Re: Talking Point: Should Sony Respond to Microsoft's UK Xbox One Price Cut?

Crimson_Ridley

People are already going on about how the Titanfall bundle is now cheaper than PS4 bundles in many retailers. This is ridiculous, because it's only a quick ploy to push as many Xbox One consoles out in March, and then they'll fly back up to £400. The PS4 is still more powerful, still has a better line up of games, is getting major consumer and developer backing, continually proves that Sony won't repeat the same mistakes as last time, and seems to be the console to back this generation.

A price cut on the One will sting Sony, but even though the bee stings hard, it still dies. Xbox One is the bee.

Re: You May Want to Keep This Metal Gear Solid V Statue Stashed Away

Crimson_Ridley

I don't see a problem with it. It looks nice, and I'd happily display it. I don't understand why people get so up in arms over a little bit of eroticism towards the female form. If you've got something beautiful and people like it, then show it off. Women are an incredible side of the human race, and it's only natural that males like to enjoy their figures.

I know there's a lot of hate going around for how woman are portrayed in games, but there's plenty of heroines in games and lately there's been a lot of female leads that barely show anything, so what's wrong with a bit of skin now and again. Women like to look at men in all their glory, so there should be no uproar about men liking to look at women. A woman may get mad because she feels that you're objectifying a woman because of how she looks, but that's not true. The female form is a sight to behold, just like the wonders of the world and I don't think they mind too much about you gawping at them, and certainly don't care if you don't "like them for their personality".

Re: Accidentally Received a Free PS Vita? Don't Smile Yet

Crimson_Ridley

I'm pretty certain that if you recieve something that you didn't order, you can keep it as unsolicited goods or as an unconditional gift. You don't have an obligation to return it, though it would be reasonable to arrange for the company to collect it.

They cannot demand payment, but also cannot take legal action.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/nireland/consumer_ni/consumer_common_problems_with_products_e/consumer_problems_with_delivery_e/consumer_unsolicited_goods_e/youve_received_goods_or_services_you_didnt_ask_for_distance_sales.htm

Re: Round Up: Killzone: Shadow Fall PS4 Reviews Aim for the Skies

Crimson_Ridley

The launch games are always more scrutinised than any games that come after. Killzone is getting tepid reviews because it's a game that is designed to show off the console, and that is what it does. However, reviewers expect the big launch games to be perfect, which doesn't happen because developers are not familiar with the hardware.

When you start a new job, you need training. When you move in to a new home, you need to decorate it. When you buy a new pair of shoes, you need to break them in. Nothing starts off exactly how you want it to, because you need time to get it there. Reviewers don't care about that, and review the games more harshly because of this mind frame they are in that the games cannot be less than stellar. If Killzone came out in 2 years time, with nothing different (literally the exact same game), it would score slightly higher because it won't be put under as much scrutiny, guaranteed.

Killzone looks stunning, as does Knack and many others but the smart gamer knows that when buying in to the beginning of a new console's lifespan, that you need to let it grow before you get a big return on your investment.

Re: Sony Saw Sense and Ditched Asymmetrical Sticks for PS4

Crimson_Ridley

It's kind of hard to take the rest of the article seriously when you needlessly bash the 360 controller AND the gamers who enjoy it in your opening statement.

I prefer the 360 layout because it just feels more comfortable to me. I've never been a fan of the Playstation layout, and the rubber on the thumbsticks. The 360 controller is one of the finest controllers ergonomically and I'd rather use it over a Playstation controller any day of the week.

That's not to say I dislike the PS3 controller, but it really was in need of a change, and Sony decided to leave it alone.

Re: Review: Beyond: Two Souls (PlayStation 3)

Crimson_Ridley

The reviews this game is getting reminds me of Deadly Premonition. You either loved it, or you didn't. Games, movies, music and books that divide opinions so fiercely are normally some of the best because they really get to you in some way.

I'm looking forward to playing through this game, and I'm sure I'll enjoy it thoroughly.