Sounds like a fairly solid collection. I'll pick this up at some point. Still only ever played the original with special missions and the special missions of the sequel. I have the collection on PS3 but this seems the most convenient way to play in 2023.
That's one way to push people to digital but if I take my tin foil hat off it is probably just a production issue. Disappointing for those that bought it physical and can't play as at this point it is just a very expensive coaster. Hopefully those affected will get sorted in one way shape or form but it's a shame they couldn't play on release after coughing up the cash.
Super Mario Wonder as it was just over half the price of Spiderman 2 and I know it will end up on PS plus eventually. Getting old means budgetary constraints.
They'd have to pay me to wear them if they want me to advertise the game. I'd rather spend that money on the game plus other games and some reasonably priced non-garish footwear.
@Nekomichu I really enjoyed it after a bit of a slow start. Playing it through again to see some of the other outcomes before it departs in a couple of weeks. Never played any of their games before so will be giving Until Dawn or Man of Medan a spin next.
@get2sammyb Probably because it was in Japan where the charts are 99% Switch due to the 30 million plus of them in the wild versus sub 5 million PS5s. Everyone knows the PS5 graphics are better but as long as the gameplay is the same it doesn't really bother me and I assume many others as well.
A little harsh on the Switch. I don't think I will be getting this though. The original was OK but got old quickly no matter how shiny the cars looked.
@dustinprewitt You can be interested in games on consoles you don't own. At some point in the next couple of years the PS4 will be abandoned completely bar the odd indie title. Luckily there are so many quality titles on the PS4 it would take you a lifetime to finish them all. As long as your console lasts long enough of course.
Live service often means unfinishable rather than unfinished as they don't tend to have an end point as they are designed to keep you playing for as long as possible.
@Kriandis I can imagine it is amazing. Sadly I don't have the time to commit to these big RPGs these days. Not sure I am indicative of the general game buying public of the UK though as I last bought FIFA 10 years ago and even longer for COD.
Still waiting on this to appear in the UK legitimately. I won't hold my breath though as they never released one of the greatest TV shows of the past 10 years, Galavant, in the UK.
When you consider the base game is cheaper than that it makes you realise how ridiculous pricing is. A whole game cheaper than a few digital outfits and few minor digital bells and whistles.
@KaijuKaiser It does exist in a vacuum if you drop it on the floor and it ends up in your Dyson. (Couldn't resist a terrible joke) You don't have to agree with people to enjoy things that they do. There is probably someone who works on anything you enjoy that has views you disagree with. The world would be a horrible place if everyone agreed on everything. It's a shame some people just don't know how to voice their opinions in a respectful manner.
@alixx If a baby can form in 9 months then hair can grow a few inches. From your comment I thought he was going have Bob Marley type dreads so you made me check out the trailer.
I thought that pasta had the PlayStation tax but turns out their pasta is usually around that price. Over 3 times more than supermarket own brands. If you go through a bag of this a week you could get 1.5 full price PS5 games if you go with Supermarket own brands. I know what I would prefer.
@Discol76 You should easily finish it in a few hours. I started it last week and finished my playthrough but now challenging myself with getting the platinum before it leaves next week.
@atthegates You can't use the same ones again but got 5 months with Barclaycard and 6 months through Sky, Currys and of course the PS5. Barclaycard are running the promo at the minute but I can't cash in again. Apart from PS5 offer they are all UK based offers.
Hopefully it is valid for people who claimed before. Can't see any terms that says you can't. That will put me at almost 2.5 years of apple TV without having to pay. They seem to be giving it away all over the place these days.
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Re: UK Sales Charts: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Comes Out Swinging for Number One Debut
Spiderman wins the sprint but Mario will win the long distance event. Mario will sell better once Santa starts filling his sack.
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection (PS5) - Three Classics in One Messy Bundle
Sounds like a fairly solid collection.
I'll pick this up at some point. Still only ever played the original with special missions and the special missions of the sequel. I have the collection on PS3 but this seems the most convenient way to play in 2023.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Release Marred By Physical Installation Issues
That's one way to push people to digital but if I take my tin foil hat off it is probably just a production issue. Disappointing for those that bought it physical and can't play as at this point it is just a very expensive coaster. Hopefully those affected will get sorted in one way shape or form but it's a shame they couldn't play on release after coughing up the cash.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Director: This Game Is Worth the Money
A director of a game saying don't buy this full price and wait for a discount would be more newsworthy.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 499
Super Mario Wonder as it was just over half the price of Spiderman 2 and I know it will end up on PS plus eventually. Getting old means budgetary constraints.
Re: PS Plus Subscribers Can Get $30/£30 Off Two PS5 Products from Sony's Official Store
@MrHabushi That's disappointing as the slim probably means the black ones will never be back in stock.
Re: Like a Dragon: Gaiden Won't Have an English Dub on PS5, PS4 At Launch
No dub or physical release is going to hit the early sales on this one.
Re: PS5, PS4 Players Will 'Remain Welcome' As Xbox Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Buyout
Can't wait for Candy Crush exclusively on Xbox.
Re: Ubisoft Shooter XDefiant Delayed Once Again to Address 'Inconsistencies'
A lot of work for a game that will be offline within a year of coming out.
Re: The Last of Us 2 PS5 Remaster Seems to Be Real
If Naughty Dog are just doing remakes now then how about the Jak and Daxter trilogy? That would be more worthwhile than this.
Re: The Last of Us Multiplayer's Microtransactions Man Has Left Naughty Dog
The person in charge of microtransactions is basically the modern day bully who steals lunch money from kids.
Re: Assassin's Creed: Mirage PS5, PS4 Global Unlock Times Revealed
Seems a long winded way of saying Oct 5, 12am (your local time).
Re: Sony Partners with Adidas for an Awesome Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Collection
They'd have to pay me to wear them if they want me to advertise the game. I'd rather spend that money on the game plus other games and some reasonably priced non-garish footwear.
Re: Your PS Plus Essential Monthly Games for October 2023 Are Available Now
@djlard @MagisterMagi It was the same for me but if you change edition you can see the PS Plus version.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 496
@Nekomichu I really enjoyed it after a bit of a slow start. Playing it through again to see some of the other outcomes before it departs in a couple of weeks. Never played any of their games before so will be giving Until Dawn or Man of Medan a spin next.
Re: Preview: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Really Does Feel Like a Turbocharged Sequel
@get2sammyb Probably because it was in Japan where the charts are 99% Switch due to the 30 million plus of them in the wild versus sub 5 million PS5s. Everyone knows the PS5 graphics are better but as long as the gameplay is the same it doesn't really bother me and I assume many others as well.
Re: Preview: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Really Does Feel Like a Turbocharged Sequel
A little harsh on the Switch. I don't think I will be getting this though. The original was OK but got old quickly no matter how shiny the cars looked.
Re: Random: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Fixes the Game's Most Infamously Bad Moment
The original has a certain charm that the new one doesn't.
Re: PlayStation's 2024 Release Schedule Is Already a Joke
It's not a very funny joke. I am sure a lot of people are crying for their impending empty wallets and destruction of their social life.
Re: Secret PS5 Firmware Update Feature Spotlights Your Wall of Shame
@WizzNL Wow. Nearly 2 real-time years playing FFXIV. If you work a 35 hour week it would take you 9 years to work that long.
Re: Unity Closes Multiple Offices, Cancels Town Hall Following Death Threat
@Dalejrfanfreak Is that you Keith Vaz?
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Incredible PS5 Gameplay Trailer Gives 29th February Release Date
@dustinprewitt You can be interested in games on consoles you don't own.
At some point in the next couple of years the PS4 will be abandoned completely bar the odd indie title. Luckily there are so many quality titles on the PS4 it would take you a lifetime to finish them all. As long as your console lasts long enough of course.
Re: Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Embarks on PS5 Journey from 7th December
Matt Alwright will be on the case with this game.
Apologies to anyone outside of the UK who doesn't get this tenuous reference.
Re: Roblox Finally Comes to PS5, PS4 This October
Sony couldn't resist those Robux dollars any more.
Re: This 13-Year-Old Game Dev Is Making a PS5 Exclusive
Are we going back to the 80s with schoolkids are making games again?
Re: There's a Lot to Look Forward to At Tokyo Game Show This Year
@PSme If they have money to burn then at least it is keeping some people happy. Also a third horse in the race helps keep Sony on their toes.
Re: There's a Lot to Look Forward to At Tokyo Game Show This Year
@number1024 Third place is still better than giving up. It's not about the winning but the taking part!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 491
Playing Guardians of the Galaxy. Better than Avengers, which wasn't a very high bar, but the character banter gets old very quickly.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Continues to Look Mightily Impressive in New Gameplay Trailer
The title makes it sound very close to being a game about someone making horse shoes.
Re: Poll: What PS5 Game Do You Most Want to See at Gamescom Opening Night Live?
I voted for other and chose Fairgame$ for a laugh.
Re: Poll: Is 'Live Service' Becoming an Excuse to Release Unfinished Games?
Live service often means unfinishable rather than unfinished as they don't tend to have an end point as they are designed to keep you playing for as long as possible.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Producer Reckons One Gaming Platform Would Be Better for Everyone
In a world with no competition we'd have a console at twice the price and game prices into three figures. Keep it as it is.
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Sale Keeps LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga at the Top
@Kriandis I can imagine it is amazing. Sadly I don't have the time to commit to these big RPGs these days. Not sure I am indicative of the general game buying public of the UK though as I last bought FIFA 10 years ago and even longer for COD.
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Sale Keeps LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga at the Top
@Rafie I believe FF XVI is not even in the top 40 now.
Re: Genshin Impact Boss Remembers the Backlash Which Prompted Irate Breath of the Wild Fans to Smash Their PS4s in Protest
The cynic in me thinks it was an elaborate marketing stunt.
Re: Amid Ongoing ActiBlizz Acquisition Saga, Modern Warfare 3 Will Be Playable First on PS5, PS4
It's better to have a few million test it than just 12 on Xbox.
Re: This Is the New PS5 Slim, It's Claimed
Why spoil the whole console when you can drip feed poor quality images of parts of the machine over a period time.
Re: Twisted Metal Already Peacock's 'Most Binged' Original Comedy Series
Still waiting on this to appear in the UK legitimately. I won't hold my breath though as they never released one of the greatest TV shows of the past 10 years, Galavant, in the UK.
Re: Street Fighter 6 Under Fire for Ridiculous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DLC Pricing
When you consider the base game is cheaper than that it makes you realise how ridiculous pricing is. A whole game cheaper than a few digital outfits and few minor digital bells and whistles.
Re: $50 for Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port 'Commercially Accurate', Says Publisher Take-Two
It's commercially accurate as it is cheaper than the proper remaster they will sell you in 2-3 years.
Re: Red Dead Redemption Out on PS4 This Month, Not a Remaster
Cash in on saps buying this release then remaster and charge again to milk it for all it's worth. That's my cynical view anyway.
Re: New LEGO Harry Potter Game May Be Announced at Gamescom
@KaijuKaiser It does exist in a vacuum if you drop it on the floor and it ends up in your Dyson. (Couldn't resist a terrible joke)
You don't have to agree with people to enjoy things that they do. There is probably someone who works on anything you enjoy that has views you disagree with. The world would be a horrible place if everyone agreed on everything. It's a shame some people just don't know how to voice their opinions in a respectful manner.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Release Date Reportedly Slated for November 2024
The OG PS5 will then replace the PS4 as the base model that games are developed for hopefully.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Takes Place Around 9 Months After PS5, PS4's Miles Morales
@alixx If a baby can form in 9 months then hair can grow a few inches. From your comment I thought he was going have Bob Marley type dreads so you made me check out the trailer.
Re: Random: PlayStation Pasta Proves It's Fine to Play with Your Food
I thought that pasta had the PlayStation tax but turns out their pasta is usually around that price. Over 3 times more than supermarket own brands. If you go through a bag of this a week you could get 1.5 full price PS5 games if you go with Supermarket own brands. I know what I would prefer.
Re: The Last of Us Composer Gustavo Santaolalla May Have Teased a New Version of Part 2
I look forward to buying the inevitable trilogy for the PS6 for £80 each!
Re: 18 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
@Discol76 You should easily finish it in a few hours. I started it last week and finished my playthrough but now challenging myself with getting the platinum before it leaves next week.
Re: Another Six-Month Apple TV+ Free Trial Available Now on PS5, PS4
@GamingFan4Lyf Disappointing but expected. These are usually one time only deals but they usually mention that in the small print.
Re: Another Six-Month Apple TV+ Free Trial Available Now on PS5, PS4
@atthegates You can't use the same ones again but got 5 months with Barclaycard and 6 months through Sky, Currys and of course the PS5. Barclaycard are running the promo at the minute but I can't cash in again. Apart from PS5 offer they are all UK based offers.
Re: Another Six-Month Apple TV+ Free Trial Available Now on PS5, PS4
Hopefully it is valid for people who claimed before. Can't see any terms that says you can't. That will put me at almost 2.5 years of apple TV without having to pay. They seem to be giving it away all over the place these days.