@get2sammyb With the tech available today, it'd be nice to give people options. We can turn off blood or battle damage in certain games, I get this is a smaller studio but surely there has to be a way to make this happen that wouldn't break the bank.
@Nyne11Tyme That, along with pricing, are my major issues with the push for all digital. If I could play the game offline like I could my Xbox 360 digital purchases, I'd be more accepting of this, even if I do prefer physical.
Many of the most successful people don't go much more than 10 or 15 years at one place. Dude more than put in his time. Hope enjoys a bit of time away from the industry with his wife and kids and if he ever does decide to return to gaming I'll be interested to see where he ends up.
Expected Final Fantasy XVI would take it by a considerable margin. And it's deserving, really enjoy what I've played, though there's a few games I'd still have ahead of it, including RE 4 remake.
Great review, answered any questions I would've had. Unfortunately can't justify buying one at that price point but it seems like an awesome piece of hardware.
Enough of the industry consolidation. If Sega was to ever go exclusive again (it won't), I'd rather it be because the company is re-entering the console market on its own.
MS only has itself to blame. It was making shrewd moves during the start of the 360 era and was competing at a very high level. Then it all went south. I can't say for sure it would've been able to do much better in Japan than it did, but should've kept signing exclusive deals with Japanese devs even if it meant having to pay a premium to make up for lost sales that could be gained on PS3. The focus on Kinect never should've happened and Rare and its IP should've been used a lot smarter. Then came Don Mattrick's baby, the Xbox One, no explanation needed after that, still haven't come close to recovering.
I'm a big fan of the Xbox brand, have owned one every generation and I think the more competition, the better, so I want to see Xbox be great again. Series X is a great piece of hardware but its potential is being wasted by incompetent 'leadership' and it's not just Phil Spencer alone, it's the people who could be in line to be his successor as well. Major problem.
Yes, already like it far better than the XIII trilogy and XV. My favorite FF games are the Crisis Core, the VII remake and XII. The last one has the best story but this one comes out of the gate really strong, the gameplay system will probably end up being my favorite, interested if once I get to the end I find the story to be as good as XII.
Downloaded it last night, will get around to playing it soon (want to get through the Syphon Filters first). My third favorite Killzone game after 2 and 3 and I'd have it in my top 20 on PSP, which isn't bad considering PSP had a killer library.
I signed up to the Premium tier in hopes of getting to replay some of my favorite PSP games with the bonus of trophy support on PS5. That has started happening recently with the Syphon Filters and now Killzone Liberation. Happy with that for sure and the Extra lineup has a couple games I didn't play that I may look into now.
Street Fighter 6 on both PS5 and Xbox Series X, once again. Hooked on the game to the point it's the only one I feel like playing right now, though I may try to work in some Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and RE 4 Remake.
Bought it. Figured for as much as I'm playing this game that I'd buy the Fighting Pass and see how the first run goes. Seems pretty cool and being able to earn the Fighter Coins back to roll into the next pass is a nice bonus.
Have to disagree. It was a solid showcase, better than the recent PS5 one, but nothing special and certainly didn't bring enough that Sony has to feel even a slight bit threatened so it can continue to cost along.
I'm really looking forward to this. Like Sonic Frontiers a lot but my favorite Sonic games were always the 2D entries. Hoping Sega is able to recapture that old magic with this release. Don't have to wait too long to find out.
10/10, making a serious run at being my favorite game on both PS5 and Xbox Series X (I double dipped). I mostly play single player and this one is much more packed with stuff to do out of the gate than V was. Enjoying the Arcade mode and extreme battle scenarios in Fighting Ground and World Tour is surprising fun as well. My only complaint would be the music. Some, like Ken's new theme, Kimberly's theme and Manon's are fun to listen to but I don't care for most of the rest, really miss Cammy's and Ryu's old songs. Still, that's a minor issue, it's a fantastic game overall.
Interested to see where it will place in the North American charts. My guess is behind Zelda but wouldn't be shocked if it takes first. SF 6 is fantastic so it's nice to see it off to a good start and hopefully it keeps going.
Street Fighter is still my favorite fighting game series despite Capcom stubbing its toe with SF 5. However, they got it right with 6 and I decided to double dip on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. This game will be all that I'm playing on my day off on Saturday.
If this was what Jim Ryan and co. consider the 'best,' I'm officially concerned about the future of PS5 (not sales wise, most people lap up whatever Sony feeds them) from the standpoint of somebody who enjoys single player games.
@Uncharted2007
I think I have to agree. I thought the first year was really good, and was even willing to give a pass on how much cross-gen stuff there was because of extenuating circumstances, but now, going on three years, there's no excuse for there not to be much more, and much better, current-gen only content, and the lack of great first party output aside from Insomniac has been extremely disappointing.
Love 9, didn't care much for 10 or 11 but I'm a fan of the franchise so I bought them. Definitely interested in this but I hope some of the nonsense that plagued 11 is gone. The gameplay felt off and the online requirement annoyed me.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. I'm going to try and focus on just this game as I'm already 9 hours in and still not at the third shrine. But if I do need a break, Resident Evil 4 remake is right there.
Yup, very happy with the Premium selection. Love Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow and from the little bit I played I liked Pursuit Force, looking forward to revisiting it.
@SoulsBourne128 Yup, big fan of stuff like God of War, Spider-Man and looking forward to Wolverine as well but I'd also like to see more games along the lines of Ratchet & Clank.
Making the already ridiculous file size even more ridiculous. Whatever though, as much as I was looking forward to the game, I decided to give it a pass after learning the physical copy doesn't even have the game on the disc, which is absolutely pathetic and not something I'm going to support from any publisher or development studio. The 'AAA' part of the gaming industry gets more and more annoying as the years go by.
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Re: Amazing Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Bundle Announced
I'm getting the controller and console cover. They look awesome.
Re: Uncharted 2 Director Notes Familiarity of New Mission: Impossible Flick's Train Sequence
Saw the movie last night and that's exactly what I was thinking to myself, 'brings back memories of Uncharted 2.'
Re: LISA: Definitive Edition Removes and Changes Content to Release on PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb
With the tech available today, it'd be nice to give people options. We can turn off blood or battle damage in certain games, I get this is a smaller studio but surely there has to be a way to make this happen that wouldn't break the bank.
Re: Twisted Metal Duo Add PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophies
Expected but good to get confirmation.
Re: Every Little Helps! UK Giant Tesco Will Stop Stocking Physical Video Games
@Nyne11Tyme
That, along with pricing, are my major issues with the push for all digital. If I could play the game offline like I could my Xbox 360 digital purchases, I'd be more accepting of this, even if I do prefer physical.
Re: Naughty Dog Co-President Evan Wells Announces His Retirement
Many of the most successful people don't go much more than 10 or 15 years at one place. Dude more than put in his time. Hope enjoys a bit of time away from the industry with his wife and kids and if he ever does decide to return to gaming I'll be interested to see where he ends up.
Re: 18 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Twisted Metal 1 and 2 is good enough for me.
Re: Reaction: What Happens to PlayStation if Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard?
@kyleforrester87
Agree Sony could use a kick in the pants, I just wish it was a different way than another big third publisher getting bought by MS.
Re: Twisted Metal TV Show Looks Like Mindless Fun in New Trailer
I agree about the mindless part... This instead of a TM game kind of annoys me.
Re: Feature: Your Top 10 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023 So Far
Expected Final Fantasy XVI would take it by a considerable margin. And it's deserving, really enjoy what I've played, though there's a few games I'd still have ahead of it, including RE 4 remake.
Re: Hardware Review: Nacon Daija Arcade Stick - A PS5, PS4, and PC Fighting Game Dream
Great review, answered any questions I would've had. Unfortunately can't justify buying one at that price point but it seems like an awesome piece of hardware.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 484
PS5 - Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI
Xbox Series X - Street Fighter 6, AEW: Fight Forever
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Games of 2023 So Far?
1. Street Fighter 6
2. Resident Evil 4 remake
3. Like a Dragon: Ishin
4. Final Fantasy XVI
5. Wanted: Dead
Re: Street Fighter 6's New PS5, PS4 Battle Pass Paves the Way for Rashid
I like how things worked out with the last battle pass so will get this one. I play the game a lot so it's enough to complete.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 483
PS5 - Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI
Xbox Series X - Street Fighter 6, AEW: Fight Forever
Re: SEGA and Bungie Were On Microsoft's Shopping List in 2020, Xbox Emails Show
Enough of the industry consolidation. If Sega was to ever go exclusive again (it won't), I'd rather it be because the company is re-entering the console market on its own.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 482
Street Fighter 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X) and Final Fantasy XVI.
Re: Metal Gear Solid 4, 5, Peace Walker Reportedly in Master Collection Vol. 2
I'd love to be able to play MGS 4 on PS5 if it means better loading times. One of my favorite games of all-time, it alone made the PS3 worth buying.
Re: "We've Lost the Console Wars," Says Trillion Dollar Underdog Xbox
MS only has itself to blame. It was making shrewd moves during the start of the 360 era and was competing at a very high level. Then it all went south. I can't say for sure it would've been able to do much better in Japan than it did, but should've kept signing exclusive deals with Japanese devs even if it meant having to pay a premium to make up for lost sales that could be gained on PS3. The focus on Kinect never should've happened and Rare and its IP should've been used a lot smarter. Then came Don Mattrick's baby, the Xbox One, no explanation needed after that, still haven't come close to recovering.
I'm a big fan of the Xbox brand, have owned one every generation and I think the more competition, the better, so I want to see Xbox be great again. Series X is a great piece of hardware but its potential is being wasted by incompetent 'leadership' and it's not just Phil Spencer alone, it's the people who could be in line to be his successor as well. Major problem.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Final Fantasy 16?
Yes, already like it far better than the XIII trilogy and XV. My favorite FF games are the Crisis Core, the VII remake and XII. The last one has the best story but this one comes out of the gate really strong, the gameplay system will probably end up being my favorite, interested if once I get to the end I find the story to be as good as XII.
Re: Transformers: EarthSpark Expedition Makes Bumblebee the Star on PS5, PS4
@Fiendish-Beaver
If you can hunt down copies on either 360 or PS3, War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron are awesome.
Re: PS Plus Premium's Killzone: Liberation Adds PS5, PS4 Trophies to Underappreciated Shooter
Downloaded it last night, will get around to playing it soon (want to get through the Syphon Filters first). My third favorite Killzone game after 2 and 3 and I'd have it in my top 20 on PSP, which isn't bad considering PSP had a killer library.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2023?
I signed up to the Premium tier in hopes of getting to replay some of my favorite PSP games with the bonus of trophy support on PS5. That has started happening recently with the Syphon Filters and now Killzone Liberation. Happy with that for sure and the Extra lineup has a couple games I didn't play that I may look into now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 481
@Deljo
Capcom did pretty much everything I could've asked the company to do with the game so I decided to double dip.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 481
Street Fighter 6 on both PS5 and Xbox Series X, once again. Hooked on the game to the point it's the only one I feel like playing right now, though I may try to work in some Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and RE 4 Remake.
Re: Street Fighter 6's Battle Pass Brings the Heat with Retro Games, Classic Music, and More
Bought it. Figured for as much as I'm playing this game that I'd buy the Fighting Pass and see how the first run goes. Seems pretty cool and being able to earn the Fighter Coins back to roll into the next pass is a nice bonus.
Re: Reaction: Solid Xbox Showcase Should Give Sony Some Incentive to Stop Being So Damn Cloak and Daggers About PS5, PS4
Have to disagree. It was a solid showcase, better than the recent PS5 one, but nothing special and certainly didn't bring enough that Sony has to feel even a slight bit threatened so it can continue to cost along.
Re: Preview: Sonic Superstars Hands the Blue Blur a Hot Streak
I'm really looking forward to this. Like Sonic Frontiers a lot but my favorite Sonic games were always the 2D entries. Hoping Sega is able to recapture that old magic with this release. Don't have to wait too long to find out.
Re: Sorry Physical Fans! The New Like a Dragon May Be Digital Only on PS5, PS4
No buy, then, eventhough I love the series. Sick of these scumbag companies pulling this garbage.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 480
Street Fighter 6 on both PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Street Fighter 6?
10/10, making a serious run at being my favorite game on both PS5 and Xbox Series X (I double dipped). I mostly play single player and this one is much more packed with stuff to do out of the gate than V was. Enjoying the Arcade mode and extreme battle scenarios in Fighting Ground and World Tour is surprising fun as well. My only complaint would be the music. Some, like Ken's new theme, Kimberly's theme and Manon's are fun to listen to but I don't care for most of the rest, really miss Cammy's and Ryu's old songs. Still, that's a minor issue, it's a fantastic game overall.
Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Launches 9th November
Launching sooner than I expected. Love these games so it's a day one buy.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1's Breathtaking First PS5 Footage Stains Summer Game Fest
Looked pretty awesome, don't know if I'll get it day one but definitely one on my list.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Street Fighter 6 Tackles the Top 10, But Can't KO Zelda
Interested to see where it will place in the North American charts. My guess is behind Zelda but wouldn't be shocked if it takes first. SF 6 is fantastic so it's nice to see it off to a good start and hopefully it keeps going.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 479
Street Fighter 6. Love what I've played so far and very happy there's a nice suite of single player modes.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Street Fighter 6?
Street Fighter is still my favorite fighting game series despite Capcom stubbing its toe with SF 5. However, they got it right with 6 and I decided to double dip on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. This game will be all that I'm playing on my day off on Saturday.
Re: Poll: Which PS5 Blockbuster Will You Be Playing in June?
Getting the Deluxe Editions (physical copies) of Street Fighter 6 and Final Fantasy XVI on day one.
Re: Street Fighter 6 (PS5) - Iconic Capcom Fighting Franchise Finds Its Form
Enjoyed the demo so it's a day one buy. Good to know it has a decent amount of content for those of us who prefer single player.
Re: PS Showcase Demonstrated Sony's Efforts to Offer 'Best and Most Varied Catalog of Games', Jim Ryan Claims
If this was what Jim Ryan and co. consider the 'best,' I'm officially concerned about the future of PS5 (not sales wise, most people lap up whatever Sony feeds them) from the standpoint of somebody who enjoys single player games.
Re: Poll: Was This Sony's Best PlayStation Showcase Yet?
@Uncharted2007
I think I have to agree. I thought the first year was really good, and was even willing to give a pass on how much cross-gen stuff there was because of extenuating circumstances, but now, going on three years, there's no excuse for there not to be much more, and much better, current-gen only content, and the lack of great first party output aside from Insomniac has been extremely disappointing.
Re: Poll: Was This Sony's Best PlayStation Showcase Yet?
I'd struggle to call that showcase mediocre, let alone 'best ever.' Extremely disappointing.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Announced for PS5, Out 19th September
Love 9, didn't care much for 10 or 11 but I'm a fan of the franchise so I bought them. Definitely interested in this but I hope some of the nonsense that plagued 11 is gone. The gameplay felt off and the online requirement annoyed me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 476
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. I'm going to try and focus on just this game as I'm already 9 hours in and still not at the third shrine. But if I do need a break, Resident Evil 4 remake is right there.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2023?
Yup, very happy with the Premium selection. Love Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow and from the little bit I played I liked Pursuit Force, looking forward to revisiting it.
Re: 23 Games Hit PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week in Big Update
Nice list of PSP games. Definitely buying Syphon Filter, will download the other two.
Re: Concrete Genie Developer PixelOpus Is Shutting Down
@SoulsBourne128
Yup, big fan of stuff like God of War, Spider-Man and looking forward to Wolverine as well but I'd also like to see more games along the lines of Ratchet & Clank.
Re: Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for May and June 2023
Nothing I'm interested in this month but June has a couple games releasing I'm really hyped for in Street Fighter 6 and Final Fantasy XVI.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 474
PS5 - Resident Evil 4 remake
Switch - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Metroid Prime Remastered
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PS5 Bugs Will Be Squashed Across Weeks of Patches
Making the already ridiculous file size even more ridiculous. Whatever though, as much as I was looking forward to the game, I decided to give it a pass after learning the physical copy doesn't even have the game on the disc, which is absolutely pathetic and not something I'm going to support from any publisher or development studio. The 'AAA' part of the gaming industry gets more and more annoying as the years go by.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 473
PS5 - Resident Evil 4 remake
Switch - Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp