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@RoomWithaMoose

Jokes aside - why wouldn't M$' newest console hybrid not outcompete a model that would cater to more people than "just" the millions of Xbox users that might go for an expensive, but machine. If we follow your line of logic, I think that the 'race' for better specs will be less intense than PS5 vs. Xbox Series X, because they are/will be less adversarial in the future.

@RoomWithaMoose

"Microsoft will have the ultimate powerhouse console" <--- That is one interesting prediction, let's call it that.

I immediately thought to tell you that Mark Sony works for Cerny Entertainment, I'm afraid. So, they will probably have the 2nd most powerful console at the least.

@Frmknst

You seem to be on losing side of each argument you enter.

The PS5 design was highly praised at launch and the most common verdict about the slim- and pro models were that design was improved.

I'm glad people aren't oblivious to the danger against gaming that M$ constitutes (and oppressed people's everywhere with their genocidal tech).

We saw what happened to the industry of movies and music. If you think subscription helped those industries, you are wrong in my opinion.

The comments by Seadavie on barriers of entry is quite illustrative to this point. Another example is the flag thrown from ex-executives. Or the massive layoffs that might diminish the service all on its own through sheer corporate greed.

With each passing day, I find my boycut of M$ to be a better and better choice. And the companies who offer their games day one on the service puts themselves in my PS plus-wishlist if anything.

The future of gaming is (maybe) better off without the discredited Xbox-brand.

@Northern_munkey

Neither of our comments are complaints. So, you enjoyed the feeling of irony pro bono on the universe.

It gave the complainers a chance to complain. That's extremely valuable for them. Because, and you don't know this about complainers, the only way they can exhale is by pressing out air and complaints, so they can go long without getting to draw in fresh oxygen to relieve their addled brains!

I sincerely hope that all the haters and losers on here had proper time to complain they weren't included before their grievance was snatched away from them.

This game will feature different bond skins through the ages! As paid dlc, prediction given!

All your base are belong to us.

Accidentally wrote in another language. I meant to say 'how very surprising'. No one saw that one coming!!

I/O Interactive is such an accomplished developer, so it is exciting to see what they've got for us this time.

The last updates felt like nothing-burgers.

I honestly can't remember what they added except for vehicles which are easily the worst part of the game.

I sound negative, but every improvement is welcomed,, I just don't think that the poster promises anything and iirc the updates weren't teased like this.

I am very much enveloped in X-COM 2 and Slay the Spire. But as a subscriber to Premium I did try some of the new content and Indika is like a breath of fresh air. Everything that happens in the game is interesting and new for me.

Wow! Two great titles this month!

@Vaako007

I very much agree that longer generations should mean bigger differences, yeah.

But Sony has not done as I would dictate since at least 2019.

And when your competition is Nintendo and M$, the impetus for driving up the cost of a console wanes away.

The PS5 and PS5 Pro are wonderful machines. They have the potential to be relevant in ten years from now due to the diminishing return of newer hardware.

If it was up to me, I wouldn't rush newer consoles to market. Allow PS6 to be powerful and innovative instead. Let it release in three to five years' time.

@awp69 😂Are you being serious right now?

I've been continuing the path I set on when joining the PS Plus Premium service. Some times I stream titles on the portal and some times I download and stream from PS5 to my portal and you can't tell the difference. Even if you download a title and then choose to stream it, the system knows your save data.

It is an absolute embarrassment of wealth, and I just seek out different experiences without tying myself down.

(I am also throwing WAY to many hours into Slay the Spire. I can't shake loose of this one, and it is starting to worry me).

Do these ultra-rich sheiks really need a leg up?

I'd be interested if African nations like Kenya would be favoured, but unfortunately this is completely disengaging for me.

He has been such a huge failure and an embarrassment and detrimental to the success of Bungie.

I was such a huge fan of Destiny, and I probably fell off of Destiny around the time this clown got to call the shots and them coming into effect. I literally had hundreds of friends playing Destiny daily - and no one is playing today.

I hope they do very well with sales, but I have played MGS3 a lot in the past, so I won't be joining in for a while.

Actually, yes! But if I'm honest I will be a late adopter. The first ones are waaaay too jnky for my tastes.

All the people buying Forza at launch can look forward to the servers closing soon. And then they get to shell out a small fortune for the next entry. That's what I call a win-win for M$!

Well, I'm in a different region but any price hike will agitate my humble brag muscle that is latched on to the fact that I got my PS5 Pro at an insane discount due to it being a demo model for a large electronic company. It is the only investment I have made and it is most certainly going to be sold at a higher price point 2-5 years from now.

People have too high expectations to tell the truth. This was good overall, all things considered. It also has variety. It was low key brilliant to announce Legends mode for Ghost of Yotei.

It was 10/10 to hear from Henry. He's hammering away!

Henry's come to see us!

Just to add to my first comment, I already started

The Plucky Squire and tried to let my three-year-old daughter play/watch. The game can be 'read-aloud' as a book, so if I only scratch the surface of this game, it is still memorable and reminds me of some of the adventure books we read together. If you like Nintendo-games and/or kid games then this is a must-try.

Road 96 is vibing well with me. If you have said the phrase 'that's cringe' in the past year then you will be too immature to enjoy the writing of this game. If you are a graphics aficionado you might write off the game, but I feel this might be a fun and short journey (After 30 minutes the game shows me having travelled half the distance, but it might be misdirecting me).

Great article. I didn't really register that the following three were part of the subscription or have them on my radar before:

• The Plucky Squire
• Road 96
• Night in the Woods

but the games scored well here on press circle, so maybe I should at least start them up and see where it takes me.

I read with half an eye... nice "free" treat.

I wonder if the Death Stranding-franchise is as much a standalone IP as a breeding ground for mechanics that can go into Physint, assuming that Physint will be a stealth- and infiltration game then excellent traversal mechanics will only heighten the sense of realism.

@Danbottomburp

I totally agree. People who say this is bad are not really credible.

I also have played the original Spider-Man but I might try the remastered version on my PS5 Pro since it is added free of further charge.

Objectively, this month is great and has a varied selection of games. Personally, it is a genuine treasure trove of games I was interested in.

A brilliant culling of titles I either have or don't even want to try.

@Rich33

You haven't seen the 'Leave Britney alone'-video? Clearly the guy is part of the community. He makes a heartfelt appeal for people to stop badgering Britney and cries about it - which has been used as a template for a meme where users can make a little fun out of otherwise sad subjects. I don't read my own comment as negative to their community, I was just trying to paint a picture

Cburg be like "Shawn Layden leave Exbox alone" cries in teenage LGBTTQ

He then turns to a stunned crowd and goes "You! You are all implicit in this horrendous attack on poor [actually mega rich] M$!! How actually dare you?"

Cburg, we dare because Gamepass is highly likely not great for the industry not for gamers at large. We are not doing it to make you specifically sad 😘

Banger month - a lot of me at least!

I think I will definitely try this at some point in time.

In a year, this game will be expanded and patched even further and probably be discounted too.

Or it lands on Plus because a man can dream...

Where do you go for SONY anime?? They've been investing for at least 5 years, but I've never seen any content or product on offer. This is not meant satiric which I often am in a comment tread about 'weird Asian' cartoons.

@AdamNovice

Pretentious and unskilled studio is formed - I voice my opinion. They present an awful IP without making the trailer themselves and continue to ransack the funding for games that ought to have gone elsewhere - I voice my opinon. Then they quietly bomb an internal review/closed off-alpha test and their pretentious leader takes a dive - I voice my opinion. Next they will be perfunctorily closed down and they'll all scatter off to new scammy vaporware adventures and you want me to treat them with the respect that are due to talented, productive people? Not. A. Chance.

(If I am wrong, I will be the first to admit it. But I haven't so far).

The very first or second round of news regarding 'Abandoned' I also wholeheartedly called it out as being scammy. It was.

Just wait until they "quietly" close Haven. If ever there was a studio deserving to be nuked from orbit it is them. I still think Sony rigged their walkie-talkies but only Jade Raymond's went off.

I bet people who really like Mafia will like it.

I thought the Mafia's made by KCD's top dog was entertaining but I played them as part of PS Plus. A service which doesn't exactly train it's audience into buying.

@Jackthelad93

I'd love too see you attempt a game of RISK.

He is right that too many people do not tap into the sweet, secret sauce that is turnbased combat.

I think the reaction to this blatant cash grab will be stellar.

I was sad to see Starfield fall to the dark side of console gaming before releasing.

But then the reviews came in as hot garbage and stiffled my fomo. Now, the proposition of a slightly subpar game isn't enticing.

If the pro-version is great and the upcoming DLC is great then they've made themselves relevant for me. But I would need a heavy discount. Or if it came to PS Plus I would definitely try it out of curiosity.

A great weekend to all. My rotation:

Red Dead Redemption 2
Just to have Arthur travel the world and check how the game holds up to say KCD2.

Oh, boy. This world and the level of care taken to make every gameplay system work together is still marvelous. I much prefer this game, just meandering, as a walking sim over Death Stranding. I was running up a mountainous path to rotate the camera bringing Arthur into focus on the backdrop of a giant moon. And he's spent from running trying to catch his breath - what a beautiful game.

Robo Cop: Rogue City
I thought that Indiana Jones was a playable movie, but really it is Robo who faithfully recreates a cinematic experience for me. Shooting or incapacitating bad dudes and watching them blow up or fly around is just perfect in this game.

I am at the ending of the game and the story and writing has been so much fun.

@DreadfulDragon

There was this console that Kentucky Fried Chicken did where it works as an airfryer too. Maybe that's more up your alley?

I can't see myself trading in a PS5 Pro for a PS6 right now. Mostly because I feel like an expensive machine like PS5 Pro would hold up against an entry-level PS5.

If the newer hardware is absolutely amazing, and I can comfortably trade in a PS5 Pro for PS6 then history have shown that I choose to do so.

The same goes for a PS6 handheld. If it is a noticeable upgrade from the Portal then I might try and sell the portal.

But honestly.... I think a PS5 Pro will be capable of giving me high quality gaming for a decade yet. So, the game is shifting: it is about who has the best software. It will be revolting to see how AI figures into this equation.

Yeah, a fantastic game that gets better? Yes please..

@Discol76

The price difference between extra and premium when offered incremental savings are just too good to pass up on.