Yeah, don't mind it being there, but would prefer it to be optional. Either you can turn it on or off in the settings menu, or like some games have done where it's like "hey press button if you want hint" and you can do it if and when you want. I think some early Uncharteds did that?
Yeah, really excited. As cross play is becoming more and more common, we need a central comms system across all platforms, and Discord is perfect for that. It will also be on Xbox, so that's all fantastic news.
I'm not surprised, it's a game with "4" on the title, and primarily known for its narrative, people are going to be more hesitant to jump in.
IMO Sony should have just ported the trilogy, it doesn't need to be up to par with modern releases, people know they're older games, we see old games re-release all the time.
Yeah, hadn't played since around 2018 and jumped back in big time now. The fact that it's free to play and cross progression as well helps big time, means I can jump between PC and PS5 whenever I feel like it without any hassle.
@Olmaz Not gonna lie, a lot of this is going over my head lol, but what I think you mean is that the hardware is capable of using VRR at lower than 48fps, but it's a software limit on the PS5 that doesn't allow it?
Appreciate you explaining though regardless of me being a bit thick lol
@Olmaz While I don't know the ins and outs of how exactly VRR works on PS5, everything I've seen says it only kicks in between 48-120fps, so don't think it would be any help for 30fps games.
@Deityjester @banacheck "forced" "having to play". Has anyone in these comments played a single game of Overwatch?? You don't have to play against PC players, crossplay with PC is off by default, and you can't even choose to, on most occasions. Literally the only time you'll end up in a PC lobby, is when you actively choose to, willingly, team up with a PC player in your group. Which is fair play tbh, how is that not getting through to anyone?
Man this is being made to be such a bigger deal than it actually is.
First off, this is not new, pretty sure it was implemented ever since Overwatch 1 got crossplay.
Second, it only ever comes into effect if you willingly team up with a PC player in your group, in all other cases console players only play with console players and PC with PC.
Lastly, the advantages/disadvantages of aim assist are not as clear cut as people here make it out to be. Go check some footage from Daltoosh in Apex and see how he wrecks on controller vs kb/m players and how much of an advantage aim assist can be if you know how to use it.
I'm not taking a side just to be clear, personally couldn't care less, but just want to point out it's not as easy to make a decision on how to tackle it, some companies will do it one way, and some another. It is an issue, and there never will be a perfect solution.
It's a fantastic selection tbh, something for everyone. Unfortunately for me, first time in a while that I already own all three titles. Can't complain too much I guess, can't even remember last time that happened.
@ApostateMage Same man! PES 4-6 I played with Spanish commentary permanently on, way more passionate than the english one, and I couldn't understand a word they were saying. Win-win really.
Anything they bring back from Unity is good news imo (apart from the bugs obvs). That game had a rough launch, but once it had a bit of polish, it was fantastic.
I would really like to see a PS5 remaster tbh, nothing too fancy, but the game on PC is still stunning all these years later.
@Shepherd_Tallon What, but Jim Ryan said without CoD their entire business will collapse and they will vanish off the face of the earth. Do you mean to say you can still have a successful console if you just, I don't know, make good games??? Now that's just crazy talk 😂🤣
Given how beloved Bloodborne is, it blows my mind how Sony/From are just sitting on that property and let it rot. Hopefully games like this and Steelrising start to pick up the mantle.
Yeah, this game is dead, calling it now. It's heavily multiplayer focused, which was gonna be a struggle to build a community even at a £60 price point. It's a given it will also be full of battle/season passes, microtransactions and gambling, and they expect to make this a success at a £70 entry point? Will love to see what the playerbase is two weeks out from release.
@BritneyfR_ee Nah, Naughty Dog has zero say on price point. Don't get me wrong, I agree that launching this at £70 is a terrible decision, but this lies 100% on the publishing side of Sony, not the developers.
@Deoxyr1bose I don't think they care that much about that. RE2 remake and DMC5 came out within about a month and a half of each other, and I feel there's much more crossover between those two titles, than between resi and SF.
Not saying it couldn't be as far as May, but my feeling is earlier in the year, to give people some time to figure out the game before competitions. Combo Breaker is end of May, I don't think they'd still want SF5 there.
That's because it's been bloody impossible to get a PS5 without Horizon! Been looking for a while for a 2nd PS5, digital only, on its own (I already own Horizon), and they're virtually non existent.
Fingers crossed this is a sign of licensing having been figured out and we could see a classics MvC collection for consoles down the road. Regretting every day not buying 2 on PS3 when it was available, but still ain't planning to get a 600 banger arcade cabinet.
Speaking just for myself, I've not bought a day 1 exclusive since the PS5 launched, refuse to pay £70, so I'll either do it if I've got gift vouchers etc lying around from Christmas/birthdays, or wait for a sale. Hell, even with sales they're often sitting above £50, which is ridiculous sometimes. There's games like Returnal and Sackboy that I would have gone for, but because of that I still haven't done so.
Again, I'm just speaking for myself, but can't imagine I'm the only one.
Man I've never understood how on earth people can play with concave buttons comfortably. Don't like bat-tops either, but I get that's a preference thing. Concave buttons look like a recipe for blisters.
My only hope is that they've gone back to the drawing board with this one, after going radio silent for so long, but I doubt it. If it's still multiplayer focused, solely ship-to-ship combat, I'm not too interested.
I swear I'm having mad Mandela effect right now. Not only I was sure this was already on PS4, but was also certain it was given out as a PS+ title and in my library lol
I do wonder if anyone knows if you're able to download the PS3 games on a PS3 as part of your sub? Knowing Sony I highly doubt it, but also can't see why not since that hardware supports them.
Pre-ordered both, thanks for the heads up! I've been looking out for these, was puzzled how they hadn't announced anything yet. I've got the DS trilogy compendium, BB+Old Hunters and Sekiro from them, and they are all magnificent, these will look great next to those. Shame they never did the Demon's Souls remake.
Everything in that wording screams MMO to me. Can't tell if it's a good or a bad idea, I guess we'll see. But considering how long it's taking and them saying it's their biggest game to date, can't see it being anything else.
@twitchtvpat 🤷♂️ dunno mate, I see that side by side with the original and can't see much changed. Put RE2 remake side by side with the original and see what that looks like. And even that was £45, not £70.
Ooooooft. I love the game but this looks like barely an upgrade from the 60fps PS4 version, let alone a full £70 game. Only way I'd excuse it is if there's a £10 or so upgrade path for existing owners.
I feel for Capcom, and for people who didn't want to be spoiled but were anyway because it was all over the place. Personally I don't mind that much knowing the full roster in advance, I actively searched for the leak when I heard it was out there.
That being said, I think what's been leaked looks sick as hell. Love the design, the choices, the number of fighters (if this is base roster). I think it's done more good than bad, luckily.
Yeah, don't mind that being there. IMO the new control scheme will have you at a disadvantage at even low-to-mid level play (3 less normals, basic combos), but hopefully as you mention, it works as a gateway for folk. If you've not played before and get a taste because of the easier controls, and then you want to delve more seriously into it, it still brings new people in. Everybody wins.
Much to my disappointment, I find it very hard to believe that Sony cares at all about Killzone. Especially since they've not put a single Killzone title up on the new PS Plus tiers, can't see any legal issues with that considering they're first party.
I'd love a Tomb Raider classics collection. Don't think I'd want a remaster/remake treatment, I'd prefer something along the mega Man collections, just authentic as possible ports, with things like rewind features, museum galleries etc.
5 mil copies in 3 months, almost a decade from release is a staggering stat. GTA6 better be damn near flawless with all that money they're piling up. At the very least they can fix their controls (you'd hope!)
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Re: Microsoft Invites Sony to Sign Its Own 10-Year Call of Duty Deal
Small correction - MW3 also released on the Wii, and BO2 and Ghosts released on the Wii U. Ghosts I believe was the last COD on Nintendo.
Re: Feature: Predict The Game Awards 2022 With Our Ridiculous 20 Question Quiz
Knack 3 or we riot
Re: NieR 'Tease' Amounts to Absolutely Nothing
Quickest rollercoaster ride I've ever been in.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on Protagonists Discussing Puzzles?
Yeah, don't mind it being there, but would prefer it to be optional. Either you can turn it on or off in the settings menu, or like some games have done where it's like "hey press button if you want hint" and you can do it if and when you want. I think some early Uncharteds did that?
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - God of War Special
14/15. Damn Soulcalibur tripped me
Re: Official God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Graphics Modes Revealed
Six! Damn, that's gonna be a long Digital Foundry video.
Re: PlayStation Discord Integration Reportedly Coming in March 2023
Yeah, really excited. As cross play is becoming more and more common, we need a central comms system across all platforms, and Discord is perfect for that. It will also be on Xbox, so that's all fantastic news.
Shame about PS4 though
Re: Uncharted PC Port Has Lowest Player Count of Any Sony Game at Launch
I'm not surprised, it's a game with "4" on the title, and primarily known for its narrative, people are going to be more hesitant to jump in.
IMO Sony should have just ported the trilogy, it doesn't need to be up to par with modern releases, people know they're older games, we see old games re-release all the time.
Re: All PS5 Games Running at 120fps
Overwatch 2 is 120fps as well FYI
Re: Overwatch 2 Racks Up More Than 25 Million Players in Its First 10 Days
Yeah, hadn't played since around 2018 and jumped back in big time now. The fact that it's free to play and cross progression as well helps big time, means I can jump between PC and PS5 whenever I feel like it without any hassle.
Re: Dress for the Post-Post-Apocalypse with ASOS' Horizon Forbidden West Apparel
Oh boy, these are truly horrific
Re: Despite Scrapping PS4, Gotham Knights Is Just 30fps on PS5
@Olmaz Not gonna lie, a lot of this is going over my head lol, but what I think you mean is that the hardware is capable of using VRR at lower than 48fps, but it's a software limit on the PS5 that doesn't allow it?
Appreciate you explaining though regardless of me being a bit thick lol
Re: Despite Scrapping PS4, Gotham Knights Is Just 30fps on PS5
@Olmaz While I don't know the ins and outs of how exactly VRR works on PS5, everything I've seen says it only kicks in between 48-120fps, so don't think it would be any help for 30fps games.
Re: Despite Scrapping PS4, Gotham Knights Is Just 30fps on PS5
Ugh, I was already on the fence with this, but they can get in the bin now with 30fps in 2022. Might give it a shot if it's ever on Game Pass on PC.
Re: Console Players Will Need to Learn How to Shoot as Overwatch 2 Disables Aim Assist in Crossplay
@Deityjester @banacheck "forced" "having to play". Has anyone in these comments played a single game of Overwatch?? You don't have to play against PC players, crossplay with PC is off by default, and you can't even choose to, on most occasions. Literally the only time you'll end up in a PC lobby, is when you actively choose to, willingly, team up with a PC player in your group. Which is fair play tbh, how is that not getting through to anyone?
Re: Console Players Will Need to Learn How to Shoot as Overwatch 2 Disables Aim Assist in Crossplay
Man this is being made to be such a bigger deal than it actually is.
First off, this is not new, pretty sure it was implemented ever since Overwatch 1 got crossplay.
Second, it only ever comes into effect if you willingly team up with a PC player in your group, in all other cases console players only play with console players and PC with PC.
Lastly, the advantages/disadvantages of aim assist are not as clear cut as people here make it out to be. Go check some footage from Daltoosh in Apex and see how he wrecks on controller vs kb/m players and how much of an advantage aim assist can be if you know how to use it.
I'm not taking a side just to be clear, personally couldn't care less, but just want to point out it's not as easy to make a decision on how to tackle it, some companies will do it one way, and some another. It is an issue, and there never will be a perfect solution.
Re: Hires for AAA Live Service Game from a 'Flagship' Sony IP Are Underway
Bloodborne Royale
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for October 2022 Announced
It's a fantastic selection tbh, something for everyone. Unfortunately for me, first time in a while that I already own all three titles. Can't complain too much I guess, can't even remember last time that happened.
Re: You Can Disable Criticism from Commentators in FIFA 2023
@ApostateMage Same man! PES 4-6 I played with Spanish commentary permanently on, way more passionate than the english one, and I couldn't understand a word they were saying. Win-win really.
Re: Silent Hill: The Short Message Gets an Age Rating, Likely a New Game
***** title like that has to be a Kojima game lol
Re: Street Fighter 6 Confirms All 18 Characters at Launch with Super Stylish Opening Movie
Noice. 14-16 is the magic number for me for a launch roster, 18 is in the ballpark, not bad.
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage Will Try to Bring Unity's Highly Praised Parkour System Back
Anything they bring back from Unity is good news imo (apart from the bugs obvs). That game had a rough launch, but once it had a bit of polish, it was fantastic.
I would really like to see a PS5 remaster tbh, nothing too fancy, but the game on PC is still stunning all these years later.
Re: PS5, PS4 Had 1.5% of Console Market Share in Japan Last Week
@Shepherd_Tallon What, but Jim Ryan said without CoD their entire business will collapse and they will vanish off the face of the earth. Do you mean to say you can still have a successful console if you just, I don't know, make good games??? Now that's just crazy talk 😂🤣
Re: Square Enix RPG Various Daylife Heading to PS4 Very Soon
Like, someone's taking the piss with titles at square enix, right?
Re: Forspoken Will Reportedly Take 30-40 Hours to Beat, According to Co-Director
fs 30-40 hours for the main story alone? I was interested but that seems a bit much.
Re: Deliciously Dark Soulslike Lies of P Gets 40 Minutes of Director's Cut Gameplay
Given how beloved Bloodborne is, it blows my mind how Sony/From are just sitting on that property and let it rot. Hopefully games like this and Steelrising start to pick up the mantle.
Re: Ubisoft Joins $70 Game Train, Skull and Bones the First
Yeah, this game is dead, calling it now. It's heavily multiplayer focused, which was gonna be a struggle to build a community even at a £60 price point. It's a given it will also be full of battle/season passes, microtransactions and gambling, and they expect to make this a success at a £70 entry point? Will love to see what the playerbase is two weeks out from release.
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage May Be Rated Adults Only Due to Real Gambling
I mean, could there just be heavy shaggin?
Re: Digital Foundry Tech Review Shows Just How Far The Last of Us: Part I Has Come
@BritneyfR_ee Nah, Naughty Dog has zero say on price point. Don't get me wrong, I agree that launching this at £70 is a terrible decision, but this lies 100% on the publishing side of Sony, not the developers.
Re: The Last of Us: Part I (PS5) - A Better, More Beautiful Remake of a Modern Classic
Will probably grab it a few years down the line if they ever heavily discount it, but at £70 it's a hard no.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West on Top Again Due to PS5 Bundle
This gereration's Wii Sports lol
Re: Capcom Reveals Two TGS Events, One for Street Fighter 6
@Deoxyr1bose I don't think they care that much about that. RE2 remake and DMC5 came out within about a month and a half of each other, and I feel there's much more crossover between those two titles, than between resi and SF.
Not saying it couldn't be as far as May, but my feeling is earlier in the year, to give people some time to figure out the game before competitions. Combo Breaker is end of May, I don't think they'd still want SF5 there.
Re: Capcom Reveals Two TGS Events, One for Street Fighter 6
@Deoxyr1bose I'd put money on it releasing Feb-Mar next year
Re: Half of All Recent PS5 Sales Bundled with Horizon Forbidden West in UK
That's because it's been bloody impossible to get a PS5 without Horizon! Been looking for a while for a 2nd PS5, digital only, on its own (I already own Horizon), and they're virtually non existent.
Re: It May Be Time for You to Buy an Arcade Cabinet
Fingers crossed this is a sign of licensing having been figured out and we could see a classics MvC collection for consoles down the road. Regretting every day not buying 2 on PS3 when it was available, but still ain't planning to get a 600 banger arcade cabinet.
Re: Sony to Take Action as PS5, PS4 Owners Play Less Than Anticipated
Speaking just for myself, I've not bought a day 1 exclusive since the PS5 launched, refuse to pay £70, so I'll either do it if I've got gift vouchers etc lying around from Christmas/birthdays, or wait for a sale. Hell, even with sales they're often sitting above £50, which is ridiculous sometimes. There's games like Returnal and Sackboy that I would have gone for, but because of that I still haven't done so.
Again, I'm just speaking for myself, but can't imagine I'm the only one.
Re: Random: Sony Bend's Bespoke Office Arcade Cabinet Has Us Green with Envy
Man I've never understood how on earth people can play with concave buttons comfortably. Don't like bat-tops either, but I get that's a preference thing. Concave buttons look like a recipe for blisters.
Re: Jade Raymond's Haven Studios Catches the Attention of PS5, PS4 Architect Mark Cerny
If Cerny is involved that can only mean one thing.
Knack 3 confirmed!!
Re: Skull & Bones Reportedly Setting Sail in November, News Next Week
My only hope is that they've gone back to the drawing board with this one, after going radio silent for so long, but I doubt it. If it's still multiplayer focused, solely ship-to-ship combat, I'm not too interested.
Re: Into the Breach PS5, PS4 Ports in 'the Realm of Possibility'
I swear I'm having mad Mandela effect right now. Not only I was sure this was already on PS4, but was also certain it was given out as a PS+ title and in my library lol
Re: Sony Exceeds PS Plus Promise with Over 800 Games Across New Tiers
@Kooky_Daisuke Agreed about the PS3 downloads.
I do wonder if anyone knows if you're able to download the PS3 games on a PS3 as part of your sub? Knowing Sony I highly doubt it, but also can't see why not since that hardware supports them.
Re: Official Elden Ring Strategy Guides are Glorious and Now Available to Preorder, Currently Discounted
Pre-ordered both, thanks for the heads up! I've been looking out for these, was puzzled how they hadn't announced anything yet. I've got the DS trilogy compendium, BB+Old Hunters and Sekiro from them, and they are all magnificent, these will look great next to those. Shame they never did the Demon's Souls remake.
Re: What Do We Know About The Last of Us Multiplayer for PS5?
Everything in that wording screams MMO to me. Can't tell if it's a good or a bad idea, I guess we'll see. But considering how long it's taking and them saying it's their biggest game to date, can't see it being anything else.
Re: The Last of Us: Part I PS5 Trailer Gives Us Our First Taste of Naughty Dog's Remake
@twitchtvpat 🤷♂️ dunno mate, I see that side by side with the original and can't see much changed. Put RE2 remake side by side with the original and see what that looks like. And even that was £45, not £70.
Re: The Last of Us: Part I PS5 Trailer Gives Us Our First Taste of Naughty Dog's Remake
Ooooooft. I love the game but this looks like barely an upgrade from the 60fps PS4 version, let alone a full £70 game. Only way I'd excuse it is if there's a £10 or so upgrade path for existing owners.
Re: Massive Street Fighter 6 Leaks Acknowledged by Capcom
I feel for Capcom, and for people who didn't want to be spoiled but were anyway because it was all over the place. Personally I don't mind that much knowing the full roster in advance, I actively searched for the leak when I heard it was out there.
That being said, I think what's been leaked looks sick as hell. Love the design, the choices, the number of fighters (if this is base roster). I think it's done more good than bad, luckily.
Re: Street Fighter 6 PS5, PS4 Introduces More Accessible Controls for Newcomers
Yeah, don't mind that being there. IMO the new control scheme will have you at a disadvantage at even low-to-mid level play (3 less normals, basic combos), but hopefully as you mention, it works as a gateway for folk. If you've not played before and get a taste because of the easier controls, and then you want to delve more seriously into it, it still brings new people in. Everybody wins.
Re: Rumour: Killzone VR Was in Development, Could Have Switched to PSVR2
Much to my disappointment, I find it very hard to believe that Sony cares at all about Killzone. Especially since they've not put a single Killzone title up on the new PS Plus tiers, can't see any legal issues with that considering they're first party.
Re: Tomb Raider, Deus Ex Remakes and Remasters Could Come to PS5, PS4
I'd love a Tomb Raider classics collection. Don't think I'd want a remaster/remake treatment, I'd prefer something along the mega Man collections, just authentic as possible ports, with things like rewind features, museum galleries etc.
Re: GTA 5 on PS5 Sells Even Better Than Expected
5 mil copies in 3 months, almost a decade from release is a staggering stat. GTA6 better be damn near flawless with all that money they're piling up. At the very least they can fix their controls (you'd hope!)