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I am personally waiting to buy a PS5, which will then allow me to buy the PS5 non-backwards compatible version of the game.

That said, if I had a capable PC, that would be my first choice on were to buy and play the game.

Code Vein for me.

We should all wait for the dedicated PS5 version. A real shame, but they should of canceled the console versions (pre-PS5) and focused on the PC version.

Of course that is a ludicrous statement I have made since they would be neglecting a gigantic user install base but, I feel the game would of been better for it.

Looking forward to experiencing this highly-acclaimed game.

I am currently playing Matterfall on my PS4 Pro, made by the same development team. It is really fun. I am just ashamed I did not buy it when it was originally released to make sure the developers received the message that there is definitely a market out there for games like Matterfall.

I also have Nex Macchina but have yet to play it. But I will after Matterfall.

I definitely want to support this development studio with Returnal but I have no PS5, and do not plan on getting one until late 2021 or the year 2022. Hoping the games does well for them.

Nioh 2. My favorite new franchise introduced during the PlayStation 4 generation.

@DualshockInfinit The one they are debuting at the game awards is the one that was Japan exclusive, with the younger protagonist and I believe his sister.

The one I own is with the older protagonist and his daughter.

Hi have this game on PS3, part of my backlog. Infact it is still sealed.......lol. Need to correct that, and now that I have finished Enslaved Odyssey to the West, I will make Nier my next PS3 game to take off my backlog.

Still use it regularly, yes. I have a massive backlog of PS3 games I need to get to. Infact, today I started Enslaved Odyssey to the West, which I had, brand new and sealed for years. Looking forward to it since it is described as a hidden gem by many.

@SoftMandalorian Yes, right. You are correct, I should of worded my original response better. But thanks for clarifying.

@Netret0120 Yes. No PS Plus required to play online if you have PS Now.

@ApostateMage LOL Brilliant 😂

Same for me. When I buy a PS5, I will buy a disc-based PS5, just to play my entire PS4 library, which is primarily physical. I would say my entire PS4 library is 98% physical, bar a few games, and have well over 50 PS4 games.

But I plan on transitioning to digital with the PS5. We shall see how things go in a few years.

That gif is brilliant 😂🤣

Nioh is my favorite experience from the PlayStation IV era. This was the game that helped me understand the "souls' genre, and I have been addicted to it since.

I also own Nioh II since launch and still have it sealed because I am trying to cut down my backlog, so I have yet to play it.

Great time to experience these games for those who have yet to experience them, I highly recommend them.

The combat system is superior to any of the pioneering Souls games, since it is faster and more intuitive, at least in my honest opinion.

I hope everyone who was able to secure a PS V for launch window enjoys it. As for me, I will wait a minimum of one year before joining you.

My favorite studio from Bethesda, love the Dishonored franchise, it is bloody brilliant.

It is a well known as sad fact that a lot of Arkane games were critical successes, but not commercial successes unfortunately. Which is a shame since a lot of gamers are missing out on some gems.

I am definitely looking forward to this one since like was said in the article, could be the swan song for the studio on Sony platforms. I will wish them well, however.

Definitely a sensitive subject, especially while reading the comments. People are not happy and I definitely understand, more important things in life that £70 can buy. I will refrain from commenting myself and just say I will reluctantly accept this for now as see how it goes but I, like many, do have my limits.

Very nice, I like this idea. Cannot wait to use it and I hope to receive some nice accolades from the community.

Not getting a PS5 at launch unfortunately, but if I were, I would of bought Demon's Souls, Godfall, and Destruction All-Stars (to support the Liverpool and UK based developer), but since that will be free come February, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition will take its place.

Have fun to everyone lucky and fortunate enough to enjoy the console in launch. Enjoy.

Very colorful game which is great to see. Colorful games used to be the norm, now they are a rarity, what happened?

Excited for it as well. I know it looks generic but if it does the generic things well, should be a fun game regardless of unoriginality. Oh, and like many, I love Greek mythology.

Great player. Also seems very humble. Would of loved to have seen him in Liverpool red but I am glad he has had a great career in the Bundesliga (which is my second favorite league to follow after the Premier League).

All the best for the PS5 in its early years as well as for its early adopters.

Looks great. I hope it live up to the expectations I have of it and it does well for the developers involved. I hope it surprises a few doubters as well since I know many are still unsure about the game, which is fair. Hoping for the best.

I would choose 1080p 60fps with ray tracing on. This would be my ideal choice for every game.

Never have tried this Ubi "ecosystem," nor have I ever tried the EA "ecosystem." But this certainly intrigues me from the standpoint of if, and when, more third party publishers will do these "ecosystem" type maneuvers. I can name a few publishers that have the history, catalog, and name recognition, to intent and make an "ecosystem" of their own. The future of gaming is going to be intriguing.

@MarcG420 Yes, I know that and in the grand scheme of things it is no big deal. It is just that the vast majority of the time the PS3 store frezzes. Not sure if it is just me with the problem but I do not think I am. It was far easier and simpler to buy games or dlc from the web, which is what I would do.

I do disagree with your second point however. I do not think Sony should ever shut down the PS3 store. People still play on said console and will continue to do so for the immediate future, particularly those without the means to upgrade or those in countries where the cost to upgrade is too steep. I do not think it is hard for Sony to maintain the PS3 store front. So a complete shutdown of it should never be in question.

I like the look of it. What I do not like was the exclusion of PS3 games. I still play the console, as do so many others. Not a worthy sacrifice in my opinion.

@KingPev Glad to hear that. I look forward to my playthrough of it in the near future.

@KingPev Really enjoying it. I love the series, the first two were great games, in the action-adventure genre. I was expecting Darksiders III to be similar, but was unexpectedly surprised to be playing a Souls-like game.

The whole series is amazing and unfortunately overlooked. They should receive more praise.

Will try Darksiders Genesis once I am done with III.

Darksiders III. I was pleasantly surprised it is a souls-like game. Very solid game so far. Super enjoyable.

@jimmydx Thanks for the information. I went to the Square Enix store and bought the so-called complete edition. It was advertised as perfect for people starting the game since it includes all expansions (at least the ones released up until today I presume).

Now I will upgrade by internet connection a bit, and start playing it on my PS4 Pro before eventually transitioning to the PS5 when I get it in the future.

I have been wondering if it was too late to get into this game. Is the community still active? Will Square Enix continue to support it, etc.? Have heard great things about it but I hardly play MMO's but like many, I love the Final Fantasy franchise.

With this news, I am happy to say a copy of this will now be sold. My only question is, which one do I get? There seems to be quite a few releases. Time to do some investigating.

If this is the case, I hope they update the store for the PS3 since it crashes quite often it is frustrating. Maybe just releasing an update to prevent this from happening would be more than enough.

@LiamCroft Mine as well. I hope, maybe, that there will be an option to choose your default color preference. Green would be my choice if that were the case

12/15. Some luck, some knowledge.

I am really looking forward to this game. If I was able to secure a launch PS5, this and Demon's Souls were going to be my game purchases but alas, it was not meant to be.

I hope it does well and meets or surpasses people's expectations because I know there are some who are still not entirely convinced about the game. Good luck to it.

I was having a look at my gaming shelf, and have literally so few WRPG's, I have started to question myself if I missed out.

@Justifier Very good point I had not thought about it that way.

I guess the point I was trying to make, or at least wanted to make, was that publishers/developers should know where their audience is. But if you are trying to make a point of at least transition said audience, the start of a new console generation is definitely the time to do it.

What are the chances the PS5 version outsells the Xbox Series X version, even with the delay?

If I remember correctly, it also happened with Tomb Raider, the PS4 version outselling the Xbox X version, and that was a longer wait for PS4 owners.

Will be interesting to see.

@S1ayeR74 Thanks for the response.

I meant to say Microsoft has as of yet shown actual gameplay running on an Xbox Series X. I know they demonstrated Halo, but it was running on a PC if I remember correctly (feel free to correct me if I am wrong).

Sony on the other hand has demonstrated actual gameplay running on PS5, which to me is much more important than showing UI features, etc.

It has shown games and more importantly, gameplay running on a PS5 console. Microsoft, for example, has as of yet failed to show even that much on their console, and people are still pre-ordering the console.

It is an unideal situation for both, but we have to make do with everything that is going on in the present world.

@BAMozzy "You know if Sony bought Bethesda, there wouldn't be any discussion about games releasing on Xbox..."

Absolutely agree with these sentiments of yours. People just need to accept this business transaction and move on. Microsoft is playing catch-up, so to speak, to Sony, so this was a business move to close the gap.

Also, regarding your Game Pass comments......I think game pass is obviously an incredible deal for gamers, there is no denying it. My question is in regards to developers. Do you think they make they best amount of money they can make by releasing the game on game pass?

I admit I still need more knowledge regarding this service, but I would always wonder, with the rise in game development, do developers really make the most money by investing in game pass, or releasing the game traditionally?

I hope we can hear in the near future about what the studios think of this acquisition. I really wish Microsoft and Bethesda the very best in their new-found partnership, but I just wonder if the studios knew of this ahead of time and how they felt (I am sure they did).

For example, my favorite studio of that group is Arkane, because I love the Dishonored franchise. From certain interviews they seemed estatic, lively, to be able to work with the PS5 hardware. They praised it and Sony. Now with this acquisition they will probably not be able to work the the system again, which considering how amazing and talented they are to me, and as a future PS5 owner that I will be, it is really a sad outcome in a personal level. I would really like to hear their thoughts on the acquisition. Same with Shinji Mikami's studio, considering they will now develop for a console manufacturer that has never done well in his home territory (even though most of his games are indeed targeted for the western market).

Of course, I am sure they will do well with the Xbox Series X and I hope they are succesful. I am sure with Microsoft's backing they will continue to release more great games that do their talent justice.

@AdamNovice I will agree with your point only and only if the PS5 is a resounding success on par with the PS4 and the Xbox Series X is not. Basically, if this upcoming gen is more of the same as this one we are currently in, with the PS4 obliterating the Xbox One, then I will agree with your point that they might come to PS5 for the simple fact that it would be stupid for both Microsoft and Bethesda to ignore the 4X larger playstation market compared to the Xbox market.

Of course, it all depends on how well the Xbox Series X does in the market. If it does well or it is closer in sales to the PS5, akin to the PS3 Xbox 360 gen, I do not think any Bethesda game will be playable on playstation.

Just my opinion.

@Rash Not mediocre, I think some of them are great games (I love Dishonored for example) but I think most of them do not sell as well or as people think.

Dishonored 2,for example, did not do well sales wise, which hurt because the game is amazing. But Bethesda games do not sell like playstation studios games. For example, I do not think a Bethesda game sold 10 million this generation while playstation had quite a few who did. Of course if I am wrong please feel free to correct me. I do not have the numbers in front of me but I am going from memory of many articles I read in the past pointing to the fact.

They will be exclusive to Xbox and rightfully so, as they are the proprietors of the studios. This is business, just like people celebrate PS exclusives people will now celebrate Xbox exclusives. We all need to accept that and not make a big fuss about it. It is business and I think in the near future more of these things are going to happen, it is going to get interesting.

Looking forward to reading some very interesting and insightful articles to be sure.

Hopefully they add other languages in the near future. Would love to read it in Italian.

I will happily wait for discounts/sales, especially since I have made the decision to buy only digital with this coming console generation and the PS store has some good sales quite often.

Brilliant series and franchise. Dare I say my favorite new franchise released this gen. I hope Koei Tecmo continues it into next gen. Absolutely brilliant. Looking forward to this DLC.

Well done Vanillaware! My copy arrives Thursday.