Not a fan of the modern day, however it would be fun to use it to reveal a whole new game where you step outside the room with the capsule and now your playing deus ex or cyberpunk like game.
@naruball true. I don't understand their decision in Japan, but I also know little of Japan's economics and ties to Nintendo. In general though competition does affect business decisions, otherwise we wouldn't have laws against monopolies.
Just to clarify the way you state cash rewards sounds inaccurate. Cash rewards implies that cash can be given and spent freely by the account owner anywhere. To be more accurate it would be better to state store credit as a reward, as this implies that the credit earned can only be spent on the stores website vs anywhere. When I first read the article, I thought I have never been given the option for cash rewards, but then noticed you meant store credit.
Wow! So many great games. Im Sure a few will push into 2026, but still a great amount. I'd pay full price a third of these, a small sale on most and a few id play for free. Only couple I won't play are the group games as I mainly play solo or with randoms if groups.
The poll seems about right, being a Playstation fan website I can see polls being a bit lower for buying one with the avg. Crowd. I won't be buying one. Ps5 is suiting my needs. I think I'm good until mid ps6 cycle as long as games keep coming for base ps5.
As a few have stated, Without closer competition, Sony can easily keep it's prices higher. However a $700 console is not horrendous. I recently researched decent PC builds and a comparable $1200 up to $2100. Those are not high end. Sadly the days of cheap gaming may be coming to an end unless you go mobile.
I believe Sony really wants to be Apple and this price point is a test. Can they offer high priced hardware and still get the buy in? I think they might.
Too expense for what I want. The main reason I jumped so quickly to ps5 was for loading times. I have that and while impressive specs, something I won't upgrade too until the ps6...unless GTA 6 runs like crap on base ps5 then I might consider the ps5 pro my ps6.
Excited to play MLB. I'm terrible at these games, but still enjoy it. No matter what view I choose for the batting view I still can't read the pitch well enough. I see if I can take my Brewers to the lead in the division like they are now.
The screen shake is an issue, as was Black Desert Online. I played a decent amount of BDO and got used to the screen shake where after awhile I barley noticed it. The issue I had with BDO was the crazy amount of pop in. Now that was on ps4, but clips I've seen of BDO on ps5 did the same. Hopefully that is much less in Crimson Desert. I am looking forward to it.
Doing a 3rd playthrough at the moment. I'm going with a Dwarf monk named Kwai-Chang Caine, seeking to find balance in the area. Although he is having trouble being smitten with Laezel. Also in my group is Shadowheart switched to Life Cleric and currently Gale, but may go Halsen as I've used Gale everytime. Waiting for the new patch to go Dark urge for my 4th.
I'm having a great time with this game. I'm currently in the middle of it I believe. I really like role playing the wandering ronin in my head. I rarely go to a main story mission unless I stumble across one. Being as easy as it is and the fun wandering make it a great chill game for me. Glad others are at least able to try it and see if they like it.
@JuiceboxMeister I have the ps4 disc version. I have to put it in everytime to play on my ps5 and play it upgraded. I would love the discless version, but im afraid of the issue your describing.
@vikramsingh if you have played pen and paper d&d games it helps. If not the learning curve is higher. The simplest way is to watch beginner guides on YouTube. That way you will avoid pitfalls or wondering why something doesn't work. The nice thing is you can set many variables to easy in difficulty settings. That way as you slowly learn the systems and can increase the difficulty as you get more comfortable with the systems. I recommend playing turn based instead of live action with pause. It gives you time to see what is happening and how best to use all the magic/items at your disposal. I recommend the angel mythic path for your first playthough as it seems the story was most meant for that choice. Once again youtube guides can help you there. A big difference between pathfinder wotr and bg3 is bg3 stops leveling. Pathfinder you can get into god like powers, especially with the mythic paths. It is all part of the story. It makes sense in game as your taking on strong demons. There is also 2 parts to the game. The large overview map where you have battles vs demons with armies to unlock paths and then just your main group which is more traditional. I recommend having auto for your play through for the large army battles. It keeps it simple and the ai does a decent enough job. Hopes some of this helps feel free to ask for more specifics.
Anyone who will be playing Pathfinder Wraith of the Righteous and has questions, I'd be happy to help. I have put many many hours into the game and am very familiar with Pathfinder rules. It is less forgiving than BG3, but still a great game.
Sad to see spell force leave. I tried it for a bit, but the controls were a bit wonky and I didn't have the patience for it at the time. It looked like a fun game though. Maybe ill buy it on a cheap sale.
I agree with the annoying zooming to the end on missions. At least they make you stop a couple times before moving on. Also partly my fault as im terrible with the grappling rope. Game is fun for a 20 min run though. Will keep playing as a casual game.
Still enjoying it as a casual play. It might be my new goto for a quick 20 min game play. It has been a long time for me with Star Wars Battlefront 2 as that type of game. This seems to fill that adequately.
I'm enjoying it. I like the feel of the guns. I'm sure ill drop it when the story ends. The fact that I can play it solo and/or easy to find pop in groups is fun. And it's free. I'd give it a 6.
For BG3 fans Pathfinder Wraith of the righteous is a great game! Remnant 2 is also great, even fun solo. I own both of those, but I'm also excited for bannerlord mount and blade
Enjoying it quite a bit. The gunplay and haptic feedback are excellent. Will see if the leveling slows down and other descendents are hard to get after Bunny. For free no need to complain.
Tried playing, server down. I'll try again today. I usually give these a shot if it's fun solo and I drop them at endgame content as that usually need groups.
It could be done well, just not from the Elden Ring game protagonist. The show could start from so many places. Before the breaking would be best. Or even slightly after, with all the factions fighting for the shards power and slowly being corrupted. To others point I would rather have a conclusion to Game of Thrones. Martin and Rothfuss enjoy watching us all squirm for a conclusion to their books.
@Wiceheid I don't play this mmo. But I appreciate your explanation. I also like your approach from easy runs to hard with you mitigating the chaos. Sounds fun.
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Re: No Xbox Games Are Off the Table for Release on PS5, Says Phil Spencer
Starfield, future elder scrolls, Stalker 2, maybe avoed if it's decent.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Lays the Foundation for a New Modern-Day Narrative
Not a fan of the modern day, however it would be fun to use it to reveal a whole new game where you step outside the room with the capsule and now your playing deus ex or cyberpunk like game.
Re: Xbox's Legendary Strategy Series Seemingly Set to Invade PS5
Looking forward to it. A great game.
Re: Cash Rewards Still Unavailable for Millions in PS5, PS4 Rewards Scheme PS Stars
@naruball true. I don't understand their decision in Japan, but I also know little of Japan's economics and ties to Nintendo. In general though competition does affect business decisions, otherwise we wouldn't have laws against monopolies.
Re: Cash Rewards Still Unavailable for Millions in PS5, PS4 Rewards Scheme PS Stars
Another reason why competition is important. As Sony seems to own the console market for now, they have little incentive to sweeten the deal for us
Re: Cash Rewards Still Unavailable for Millions in PS5, PS4 Rewards Scheme PS Stars
Just to clarify the way you state cash rewards sounds inaccurate. Cash rewards implies that cash can be given and spent freely by the account owner anywhere. To be more accurate it would be better to state store credit as a reward, as this implies that the credit earned can only be spent on the stores website vs anywhere. When I first read the article, I thought I have never been given the option for cash rewards, but then noticed you meant store credit.
Re: Video: 2025 Is Shaping Up to Be PS5's Best Year Yet
Wow! So many great games. Im Sure a few will push into 2026, but still a great amount. I'd pay full price a third of these, a small sale on most and a few id play for free. Only couple I won't play are the group games as I mainly play solo or with randoms if groups.
Re: Wizard of Mod Arrives in Girthy Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 on PS5
Just spent way to long making my new Mystic. Now on to savescum for a certain flaming sword.
Re: Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
The poll seems about right, being a Playstation fan website I can see polls being a bit lower for buying one with the avg. Crowd.
I won't be buying one. Ps5 is suiting my needs. I think I'm good until mid ps6 cycle as long as games keep coming for base ps5.
Re: RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Out Now PS5, PS4
Not really a persona fan, but I'll give this a try. As long as the pacing isn't too slow it be a purchase down the road. Glad for the demo
Re: PS5's Building Insurmountable Lead Over Rival, Outselling Xbox Almost 3:1
As a few have stated, Without closer competition, Sony can easily keep it's prices higher. However a $700 console is not horrendous. I recently researched decent PC builds and a comparable $1200 up to $2100. Those are not high end. Sadly the days of cheap gaming may be coming to an end unless you go mobile.
Re: Vince Zampella Defends PS5 Pro Price, Says 'It's Actually Not That Bad'
I believe Sony really wants to be Apple and this price point is a test. Can they offer high priced hardware and still get the buy in? I think they might.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
Too expense for what I want. The main reason I jumped so quickly to ps5 was for loading times. I have that and while impressive specs, something I won't upgrade too until the ps6...unless GTA 6 runs like crap on base ps5 then I might consider the ps5 pro my ps6.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
Think I'll pass. It doesn't seem to have enough solo content for me and the mobs avoiding the bots seems troublesome. Looks great though.
Re: MLB The Show 24: Best Hitting View to Use and Why
I will try strike zone. Seeing ball movement in the Show has always been a struggle for me compared to older baseball games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
May the force be with you.
...and picked up Vrising on sale. I'll slowly build my castle
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for September 2024 Announced
Excited to play MLB. I'm terrible at these games, but still enjoy it. No matter what view I choose for the batting view I still can't read the pitch well enough. I see if I can take my Brewers to the lead in the division like they are now.
Re: Talking Point: Can PS5, PC Shooter Concord Be Saved?
Free to play would help, but ultimately it has nothing making it stand out. May be make a movie out of it and then rerelease it.
Re: Random: The Inevitable Black Myth: Wukong Goku Mods Have Arrived
Impressive and completed in such a short time
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Blowing Up Big Time on PS5, PC
I would have picked it up, but it's too close to Star Wars Outlaws release. I'll get it down the line at a slight discount.
Re: PS5 Open World Crimson Desert Gets 7 Minutes of Raw Gameplay, and It Looks Ridiculous
The screen shake is an issue, as was Black Desert Online. I played a decent amount of BDO and got used to the screen shake where after awhile I barley noticed it. The issue I had with BDO was the crazy amount of pop in. Now that was on ps4, but clips I've seen of BDO on ps5 did the same. Hopefully that is much less in Crimson Desert. I am looking forward to it.
Re: Eliminate Them All in Slitterhead's Official PS5, PS4 Story Trailer
Might be a decent Halloween pick up (belated) if the price is right.
Re: 15 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Announced for August 2024
Timesplitters! Yes! The moose is loose!
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Reveals Utterly Ridiculous Player Stats for One Year Anniversary
Doing a 3rd playthrough at the moment. I'm going with a Dwarf monk named Kwai-Chang Caine, seeking to find balance in the area. Although he is having trouble being smitten with Laezel. Also in my group is Shadowheart switched to Life Cleric and currently Gale, but may go Halsen as I've used Gale everytime. Waiting for the new patch to go Dark urge for my 4th.
Re: Pour One Out for Iconic US Gaming Mag Game Informer
One of only 2 magazines I ever paid a subscription for, Game Informer and Nintendo Power.
Re: Sample Rise of the Ronin in New PS5 Demo Available Now
I'm having a great time with this game. I'm currently in the middle of it I believe. I really like role playing the wandering ronin in my head. I rarely go to a main story mission unless I stumble across one. Being as easy as it is and the fun wandering make it a great chill game for me. Glad others are at least able to try it and see if they like it.
Re: No Man's Sky: Worlds Part I Revamps the Universe in Biggest Update of 2024
@JuiceboxMeister I have the ps4 disc version. I have to put it in everytime to play on my ps5 and play it upgraded. I would love the discless version, but im afraid of the issue your describing.
Re: No Man's Sky: Worlds Part I Revamps the Universe in Biggest Update of 2024
@3Above it's quite nice on ps5 and it systems can handle the heat.
I keep coming back to this game a few times a year. I'm impressed everytime. A great chill game. I'm looking forward to jumping in again.
Re: 13 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Are Available to Download Now
@vikramsingh if you have played pen and paper d&d games it helps. If not the learning curve is higher. The simplest way is to watch beginner guides on YouTube. That way you will avoid pitfalls or wondering why something doesn't work. The nice thing is you can set many variables to easy in difficulty settings. That way as you slowly learn the systems and can increase the difficulty as you get more comfortable with the systems. I recommend playing turn based instead of live action with pause. It gives you time to see what is happening and how best to use all the magic/items at your disposal. I recommend the angel mythic path for your first playthough as it seems the story was most meant for that choice. Once again youtube guides can help you there. A big difference between pathfinder wotr and bg3 is bg3 stops leveling. Pathfinder you can get into god like powers, especially with the mythic paths. It is all part of the story. It makes sense in game as your taking on strong demons.
There is also 2 parts to the game. The large overview map where you have battles vs demons with armies to unlock paths and then just your main group which is more traditional. I recommend having auto for your play through for the large army battles. It keeps it simple and the ai does a decent enough job. Hopes some of this helps feel free to ask for more specifics.
Re: 13 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Are Available to Download Now
Anyone who will be playing Pathfinder Wraith of the Righteous and has questions, I'd be happy to help. I have put many many hours into the game and am very familiar with Pathfinder rules. It is less forgiving than BG3, but still a great game.
Re: 13 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Are Available to Download Now
@Illyrian @FinneasGH as am I. Looking to Roleplay a ambitious lad looking to make a name for himself and some glory
Re: Massive Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Detailed, Dev Confirms More Updates Are Planned
A gift that keeps on giving
Re: PS Plus Extra Loses Five More PS5, PS4 Games in August
Sad to see spell force leave. I tried it for a bit, but the controls were a bit wonky and I didn't have the patience for it at the time. It looked like a fun game though. Maybe ill buy it on a cheap sale.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The First Descendant?
I agree with the annoying zooming to the end on missions. At least they make you stop a couple times before moving on. Also partly my fault as im terrible with the grappling rope. Game is fun for a 20 min run though. Will keep playing as a casual game.
Re: The First Descendant Draws a Massive 10 Million Players in First Week
Still enjoying it as a casual play. It might be my new goto for a quick 20 min game play. It has been a long time for me with Star Wars Battlefront 2 as that type of game. This seems to fill that adequately.
Re: The First Descendant (PS5) - A Mindless and Repetitive Grind
I'm enjoying it. I like the feel of the guns. I'm sure ill drop it when the story ends. The fact that I can play it solo and/or easy to find pop in groups is fun. And it's free. I'd give it a 6.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Delivers Deep Dive into Its Vast PS5 Open World
I'm looking forward to it. Now to decide which faction to favor.
Re: 6 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2024 Leaked Early
For BG3 fans Pathfinder Wraith of the righteous is a great game! Remnant 2 is also great, even fun solo. I own both of those, but I'm also excited for bannerlord mount and blade
Re: Poll: Are You Playing The First Descendant?
Enjoying it quite a bit. The gunplay and haptic feedback are excellent. Will see if the leveling slows down and other descendents are hard to get after Bunny. For free no need to complain.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing The First Descendant?
Tried playing, server down. I'll try again today. I usually give these a shot if it's fun solo and I drop them at endgame content as that usually need groups.
Re: George R.R. Martin Appears to Tease Elden Ring Adaptation for Film, TV
It could be done well, just not from the Elden Ring game protagonist. The show could start from so many places. Before the breaking would be best. Or even slightly after, with all the factions fighting for the shards power and slowly being corrupted.
To others point I would rather have a conclusion to Game of Thrones. Martin and Rothfuss enjoy watching us all squirm for a conclusion to their books.
Re: Make Way Is Micro Machines with DIY Race Tracks, and It's Out Now on PS5, PS4
Interesting idea. Ill play it when it comes to psplus
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for July 2024 Announced
@jgrangervikings1 thanks for tip on Super Blood Hockey. Put many hours in the old Nintendo version. I'll pick it up.
Re: Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Gets an Extended Gameplay Overview, Continues to Look Great
Possibility of couch co-op?
Re: Fed Up with Square Enix, Final Fantasy 14's Healers Are Going on Strike
@Wiceheid I don't play this mmo. But I appreciate your explanation. I also like your approach from easy runs to hard with you mitigating the chaos. Sounds fun.
Re: Preview: Star Wars Outlaws on PS5 Has a World of Possibilities, But Is Let Down by a Rough Demo
A rare pre-order for me as the music
for Star Wars games always pulls me in even with possible mediocre gameplay. I've liked what I have seen so far.
Re: Forget About the Cheesy Reveal Trailer with 20 Mins of Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
Much better than the reveal trailer. Looks like more Dragon Age. Not day one for me, but leaning sale buy.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Reveal Has Utterly Torn Fan Opinion as Trailer Gets Slaughtered
It's not my favorite art direction, but I'm still at wait and see.
Re: New World, Amazon's Big-Money MMORPG from 2021, Is Seemingly Adventuring to PS5
@HotGoomba yes, everquest
Re: Halo 1 Remaster Being Considered for PS5, New Report Claims
Would be a nice option. Starfield and age of empires I am most looking forward too. Hoping for that anyways.