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Good. Always appreciate when the devs are able to take their time and compress a game. I'm sure the bigger studios are also capable of doing this same thing but when you have a big name game like Horizon or Final Fantasy or Spider-Man, there's going to have to be some cut corners to get the game out in the expected time frame.

I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. The remakes were hit or miss but I do still consider this a very good series.

Sounds about right. Completes the remake series just before the PS5 era ends and with enough time to put together a full remake collection for PS6's day one lineup. Going to be interested to see how Part 3 plays out. Many times the third part of a trilogy is the weakest, imo, but Rebirth was a big step up from Remake so hopefully the conclusion is even better.

@Yorozayu
There's been stupidity on both sides of the argument.

I won't say the numbers are true but if the game was selling well, SE would be out there bragging about it. I think it's pretty clear it's lagging behind FF XVI, and even that game didn't do phenomenal numbers. Certainly neither helped PS5 hardware sales like Sony would have hoped when it signed up these games as console exclusives. A shame because both are good but it's clear the franchise does not have the appeal it used to.

Tekken 8 but I haven't fully completed FF VII Rebirth or Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth so that could change in the coming weeks. If the demo is anything to go by, I think Stellar Blade will also be one high on my list.

My most-anticipated game at the moment. The combat was the only question I had about it and the demo cleared that up. Not much longer to wait now.

It's got the Star Wars look and sound down and I think I'm one of the few who doesn't totally hate Ubisoft. Think this will be a day one buy.

I like seeing Sony get behind a new IP. Hopefully it translates into great sales numbers.

I'm sure there will be an expansion and it's not a big deal as long as it's made well and priced fairly. Capcom is very inconsistent, though. Sometimes they do things right like most of the Resident Evil DLC expansions. Other times they screw it all up like Street Fighter 6 DLC practices which are just disgusting.

Right now I'd go:
1. Tekken 8 (despite some of the foolishness with battle passes and all that)
2. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
3. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Star Wars games, just like the movies, have been very hit or miss for me, but I did like Force Unleashed 1 and the two recent Jedi games are pretty good, hopefully this continues the trend. Looking forward to the trailer.

PS5 - Final Fantasy XVI

Switch - Princess Peach: Showtime

I'll pay $70 for a new Astro Bot game as long as it's done right.

@NEStalgia
I wish it was that because then I wouldn't have to take too much time getting good at the combat.

@trev666
I agree. That was my first thought when I saw this news earlier. It's a problem I have with a lot of modern games. I'm happy they're not charging for New Game+, a practice a certain company uses, but still think it should be there from the get-go.

@SgtTruth
Fair points. I'm just going off what I've noticed. I actually prefer to play solo games as well. Always been that way for me, can't really say what made me think like this, but ever since I was young I always viewed gaming as a 'personal' experience at least at home. In the arcade I'd try to test my skills against others from time to time.

This guy just encouraged more people to play using the skin sut. He knows what he's doing.

He's half right. I think many people definitely prefer to play on a team so they can put the blame for a loss elsewhere but I don't think it's the age of the person that matters as much as the personality. I know plenty of people in my age bracket (40-45) who are the exact types Harada is talking about. And I know plenty of younger people who enjoy the games where you play individually because they want to prove they're the best.

Played it and liked it. Day one buy for sure.

Every fighting game has some kind of bs like this tied to it these days. Very annoying. The game is great but the nonsense on the side definitely isn't needed.

Well, fortunately I didn't dislike the combat, in fact, once it clicked, I really enjoyed what I played in this demo, hyped for the final release. I have a feeling I'll lose a few boss battles here and there but the gameplay is fun enough that I'll definitely keep trying to 'get good.'

Just downloaded it but definitely concerned after reading some impressions of it. I have very little to no tolerance for stuff like From Software games, hopefully the combat in this one finds a way to be less annoying.

Horrible idea, just like Resident Evil possibly going open world with RE 9 is a horrible idea. Not every game needs this setting.

Good thing a demo is coming out. If the gameplay is more Souls than Devil May Cry/Bayonetta/Ninja Gaiden, I'm going to have to pass, unfortunately. I have zero patience for Souls type games.

Been way too long since a legit great tennis game. I really hope this one delivers and lives up to the series' legacy.

@Darude84
I prefer physical copies as well, for various reasons but for those who prefer digital, that price is a good one.

Awesome, hope you enjoy it.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a steal at that price. One of the top games of the year so far along with Tekken 8.

Same way I did about the PS4 Pro. I likely won't buy it and instead just wait for PS6 but I never rule out anything completely. I'll probably wait to get release and pricing details on Nintendo's next system first but if PS5 Pro is an upgrade worth it, I'll buy that too.

Demos are always appreciated.

Waiting until a sale but definitely want to give this one a try.

PS5 - Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy XVI

Switch - Princess Peach: Showtime

I've been playing this game recently (started but didn't complete it last year, then put it to the side for a bit) and really love it. This DLC looks awesome as well.

@Titntin
I think the reporting has been more in terms of Japanese sales. How Rebirth sells in North America and Europe will tell the whole story. Good to see it got off to a strong start in NA and hopefully that continues.

Nadal and Djokovic not in their is a bit of a miss but on the plus side, Sampras and Agassi are in the game and the overall list of Legends is pretty good. I just hope the game plays well, been hoping for Top Spin to return for a long time.

Highly doubt I'll play it anywhere near as much as I do Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6, but I am looking forward to this series' return.

Definitely looking forward to revisiting Cool Boarders. I never played Jak & Daxter The Lost Frontier and Gods Eater Burst, they simply got lost in the shuffle of all the PSP games I played. Those will be new experiences for me, heard good and bad about both.

Final Fantasy VII Remake and FF XVI.

@AlexPorto
From what I gather, Remake and Rebirth have changed things people like about the originals and the endings seem to be what's annoying people to most. I still haven't finished Remake yet, though I'm close, so I guess I'll find out for myself soon enough what all the fuss is about.

I could be wrong but seems to me people are looking too deep into this when it really just comes down to, for whatever reason, both PlayStation and Final Fantasy have lost popularity in Japan. My guess as far as the latter is the move more towards action gameplay hasn't done FF any favors in its home market. Personally, I've never been more into Final Fantasy than I am now, I'm a big fan of XVI in large part because of its combat but in going after people like me, they clearly alienated long-time fans.

Liked the original 2005 release, love the remake. The subtle changes made this one 'feel' a bit more RE than the 2005 game.

@Optimus
Absolutely correct. But having 'fanservice' outfits in games doesn't hurt them either, doesn't stop people from crying about that and unfortunately devs listen. Shift Up seemed to be one that bucked the recent trend but going public means there is a good chance their future games get toned down. I don't blame people who like them for being disappointed about that.

I honestly didn't realize this game was that big of a sales juggernaut. Tried twice but never really got into it, though I can appreciate the effort the devs clearly put in. Very impressive.

@tameshiyaku
For sure. Great game, Switch just isn't a great way to play it, unfortunately.

There's games I put off for too long that I have to complete first but this is definitely on my list to play at some point. The demo on PS5 was great (a complete and total mess on Switch, which was initially the system I was interested in getting it for) so that's the version I'll go with when I get around to buying it.

Love that idea. Tifa and 2B would be perfect. Trish and Lady aren't bad choices either.

@Ralizah
I'd like some sports gear. Doubt it happens but a basketball jersey, shorts and a baseball cap is a style I like to use for my created characters whenever I'm given that chance.

I'll always believe in exclusives, heck even the streaming tv services have exclusive shows to entice you to subscribe, but I try to look at things from all perspectives as well. I'd love to see Sony and MS keep their first party games (with the exception of multiplayer-focused releases) tied to their respective consoles but if the $ aren't adding up, businesses will change course.

@Enigk
I'll risk it.