If the full version is up to scratch then fine, I can take not having a demo but I'm struggling to envisage it being much better than last year! It also does smack of a sneaky way of forcing people to sign up to EAPLAY to preview the game.
I'm really not sure what peoples issue is with them releasing the pre orders without announcing it first. It prevents a massive influx of online traffic to one or two websites. I can only imagine the chaos if they had announced that all retailers would be allowing pre orders from 9am, most websites would not have been able to cope with it (Game & Argos especially) and they would've sold out within minutes or the websites would have crashed.
I can say in great certainty that in 100 years time, JK Rowling will be remembered only for creating a magical world and not for any comments she made on social media or for her choice of character in a new book that no one will remember anyway.
Looking forward to this. Hopefully get to find out a release date soon and fingers crossed it doesn't get delayed, this feels like one of those games that may well do.
@TheNewButler Never said it would look any different, very much doubt it will. HOWEVER on my PS4 Pro, the fan goes crazy as it does with most of the big games. So more than anything I'm looking forward to not having that happen, but also just a much smoother experience.
Not bothered. I dont buy a brand new console not to play brand new games. Maybe a few years down the line they may bring a few older titles into the digital market.
I feel like this is a good move from Sony but you can't please everyone! I've played most of the games on the list but I'll certainly give a few of them another play as its been a few years.
I'll be hoping they have a good amount already prepared so that everyone who wants to pre order will be able to. Can't think if anything worse than pre orders being halted in the first few hours because of a small supply.
@SmileyK People enjoy discussing and making predictions. Nothing wrong with it, not harming anyone. That's why there is a comments sections and a forum, for exactly that.
I dont think Sony even needs to have an answer to the Series S, seems to be a fairly pointless console in my eyes. Its like when a car manufacturer produces a bottom of the line spec with no extras or comfort options purely just so they can say "prices start from £XXX".
It should fit in the gap where PS4 is now but I am concerned about it getting hot again just like the Pro! May consider one of these wall holders if it looks decent!
What I am prepared to pay and what I would expect to pay are two different things. I'd be prepared to pay £600 but I'd not be to pleased about it. I'm expecting to pay £500 (in a bundle with maybe 1/2 games) .
Enjoying the game so far! Not very far into it yet though. One gripe I do have is that it takes you out of the experience a little hearing Nolan North & Troy Baker on screen together! I feel like I should be seeing Nathan & Sam Drake but I'm not -.-
This is kind of a non story isnt it? Sony haven't gone to all this trouble to market and reveal certain aspects just to delay indefinitely, which is what it would be, as there's no way to know when things around the world will return to "normal" .
@playstation_king I disagree actually, I think it will improve the experience a fair bit. Its these small touches that separate 'good' from 'great in terms of how games make you feel.
@Mike1288 Even if Sony do that I don't think the death of the console is going to be coming anytime soon. There's always going to be people who would play console over PC. Also, there will come a time when PC and consoles are so similar in what they capable of that having both would be obsolete for gaming purposes.
Sony are already way ahead of Microsoft in terms of console exclusives and their quality so they may as well double down and keep them coming!!! BIGGER & BETTER!!
As long as there is more than enough units to meet demand within the first couple of weeks from release date that's the main thing. Makes no difference when its released if there isn't enough to go around!
@themightyant True and understandably a price point of £600+ would prevent a certain amount of people from buying the console at launch and even up to a year or so afterwards. But as has been shown before, console sales isn't necessarily where the money is made for Sony and therefore they may well go for a lower price point to entice people in and take their money in other ways.
@djape Depends what people would view as expensive really. For example, personally I don't think paying £600 for something I am going to use near enough everyday for the next 6/7 years and that will provide a huge amount of enjoyment and entertainment is expensive. But ofcourse other people will think anything over £500 is overpriced.
The general vibe is good from this trailer however I agree with most others on here that Gollum just doesn't look right! Perhaps we've just got used to seeing how he is portrayed in the films and can't accept any other iteration
People getting very worked up about this it seems. It looks a decent game, albeit nothing original! If you don't like it, dont buy it. Go play your PS2 remasters and imagine your 16 again. Times change and so do games, Live service is the "in" thing right now, but aslong as people keep buying those kind of games they'll keep making them.
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Re: FIFA 21 Won't Have a Free Demo for the First Time This Generation
If the full version is up to scratch then fine, I can take not having a demo but I'm struggling to envisage it being much better than last year! It also does smack of a sneaky way of forcing people to sign up to EAPLAY to preview the game.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077's Main Story Is 'Slightly Shorter' Than The Witcher 3's Because Players Complained About Length
In principle this isn't an issue, as long as there's quality and variety in the story. I'm sure as they say there will be plenty of side stuff to do.
Re: Marvel's Avengers Patch 1.3 Fixes 'Over 1000 Issues', Including Progression Bugs
In fairness I've played around 10 hours so far and I haven't come across many bugs at all and the ones I have were minor.
Re: PS5 Is Breaking Pre-Order Records at Some Retailers
I'm really not sure what peoples issue is with them releasing the pre orders without announcing it first. It prevents a massive influx of online traffic to one or two websites. I can only imagine the chaos if they had announced that all retailers would be allowing pre orders from 9am, most websites would not have been able to cope with it (Game & Argos especially) and they would've sold out within minutes or the websites would have crashed.
Re: PS5 Is Breaking Pre-Order Records at Some Retailers
@Synthatron_Prime In what way is it a train wreck? Because they allowed pre orders without prior knowledge and you missed out?
Re: Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Is Not Involved with Hogwarts Legacy
I can say in great certainty that in 100 years time, JK Rowling will be remembered only for creating a magical world and not for any comments she made on social media or for her choice of character in a new book that no one will remember anyway.
Re: Sony's First Year, First-Party PS5 Lineup Blows PS4's Away
All those great exclusives and then think about Cyberpunk and Valhalla being available for PS5 also. Mouth-watering
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Is an Open World RPG, Will Allow You to Become the Witch or Wizard You Want to Be
Looking forward to this. Hopefully get to find out a release date soon and fingers crossed it doesn't get delayed, this feels like one of those games that may well do.
Re: Poll: Will You Buy a PS5?
@TheNewButler Never said it would look any different, very much doubt it will. HOWEVER on my PS4 Pro, the fan goes crazy as it does with most of the big games. So more than anything I'm looking forward to not having that happen, but also just a much smoother experience.
Re: The Dream Is Dead: PS5 Will Not Play PS3, PS2, or PS1 Games
Not bothered. I dont buy a brand new console not to play brand new games. Maybe a few years down the line they may bring a few older titles into the digital market.
Re: All PS Plus Collection Games on PS5
I feel like this is a good move from Sony but you can't please everyone! I've played most of the games on the list but I'll certainly give a few of them another play as its been a few years.
Re: Poll: Will You Buy a PS5?
Pre ordered from Amazon! Cant wait for 19th November! Pleased about the PS Plus updates, Days Gone will be superb on PS5.
Re: PS5 Pre-Orders: Where to Buy PlayStation 5
Unfortunately even though its now listed on Amazon UK, the page never actually loads! Just refreshes back to the home page
Re: PS5 Pre-Orders: Where to Buy PlayStation 5
Still nothing on Amazon!
Re: PS5's New DualSense Controller Will Cost $69.99
@brewersteve Totally agree.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Is a Victorian Harry Potter Game for PS5, PS4
Will be interesting to see how this does. The movie tie in games all tended to be fairly solid so I do have high expectations for this.
Re: Talking Point: Did the PS5 Showcase Event Deliver?
Meh......wasn't as good as I expected! Just glad we know the price and release date now.
Re: Sony Says Troubled PS5 Production Rumours are False
Very good news! Ruddy Bloomberg shakes fist
Re: Rumour: Sony Forced to Cut PS5 Production By 4 Million Units Due to Chip Troubles
Oh dear...........bad news
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want to See at PS5's Showcase Event?
In this order - GAMEPLAY > RELEASE DATE > PRE ORDER DATE > PRICE > CONFIRMATION OF RELEASE TITLES.
Re: Sony Using Air Freight to Meet PS5 Demand This Holiday
I'll be hoping they have a good amount already prepared so that everyone who wants to pre order will be able to. Can't think if anything worse than pre orders being halted in the first few hours because of a small supply.
Re: Reaction: Why Hasn't PS5's Price and Release Date Been Revealed Yet?
@SmileyK People enjoy discussing and making predictions. Nothing wrong with it, not harming anyone. That's why there is a comments sections and a forum, for exactly that.
Re: Reaction: Why Hasn't PS5's Price and Release Date Been Revealed Yet?
I dont think Sony even needs to have an answer to the Series S, seems to be a fairly pointless console in my eyes. Its like when a car manufacturer produces a bottom of the line spec with no extras or comfort options purely just so they can say "prices start from £XXX".
Re: Poll: How Much Are You Willing to Pay for PS5?
Anyone just seem XBOX confirm Series X will be £450! Thats crazy cheap, hopefully PS5 will be similar, although even £500 would be reasonable.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Release Date Confirmed for 10th November on PS4
Excited to see a few English cities and towns in the game. Don't often get to experience that!
Re: PS5 Too Big? Save Space Under Your TV with PS5 Wall Mount
It should fit in the gap where PS4 is now but I am concerned about it getting hot again just like the Pro! May consider one of these wall holders if it looks decent!
Re: Poll: How Much Are You Willing to Pay for PS5?
What I am prepared to pay and what I would expect to pay are two different things. I'd be prepared to pay £600 but I'd not be to pleased about it. I'm expecting to pay £500 (in a bundle with maybe 1/2 games) .
Re: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Takes Two Seconds to Boot on PS5
Damn.....means I'll have to pause games to reply to texts now!! How disappointing
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Marvel's Avengers?
Enjoying the game so far! Not very far into it yet though. One gripe I do have is that it takes you out of the experience a little hearing Nolan North & Troy Baker on screen together! I feel like I should be seeing Nathan & Sam Drake but I'm not -.-
Re: Talking Point: Could PS5 Be Delayed?
This is kind of a non story isnt it? Sony haven't gone to all this trouble to market and reveal certain aspects just to delay indefinitely, which is what it would be, as there's no way to know when things around the world will return to "normal" .
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Marvel's Avengers?
I'll give it a couple of weeks! See how it goes down with the general public and then decide.
Re: Cloudpunk Is the Futuristic Delivery Sim of Your Dreams
Interesting.....but ultimately I have other more interesting stuff to be playing.
Re: PS5 Doesn't Have an Optical Audio Port
This is terrible news! That's how my surround sound system is set up. Cue many hours of trying to get that all to work again once the PS5 arrives -.-
Re: Gods & Monsters Has Been Renamed Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Will Be at Ubisoft's Next Livestream
The original name wasn't great (unoriginal) but this name is terrible!! Sounds like a JRPG!
Re: PS5 Won't Play PS3, PS2, or PS1 Games
Wasn't expecting it and didn't want it either. I know plenty of people enjoy the older games and so did I when they came out 20 years ago!!
Re: PS5 Can Generate Haptic Feedback from Sound Effects
@playstation_king I disagree actually, I think it will improve the experience a fair bit. Its these small touches that separate 'good' from 'great in terms of how games make you feel.
Re: PlayStation Wants to Acquire Firms with Abundant Creativity to Enhance First-Party Portfolio
@Mike1288 Even if Sony do that I don't think the death of the console is going to be coming anytime soon. There's always going to be people who would play console over PC. Also, there will come a time when PC and consoles are so similar in what they capable of that having both would be obsolete for gaming purposes.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With You PS Plus Games for September 2020?
Rubbish selection! I'll give Street Fighter a go but can't see me playing it after that
Re: PlayStation Wants to Acquire Firms with Abundant Creativity to Enhance First-Party Portfolio
Sony are already way ahead of Microsoft in terms of console exclusives and their quality so they may as well double down and keep them coming!!! BIGGER & BETTER!!
Re: Blood Bowl 3 Lines Up on PS5, PS4 Early Next Year
I've never played any of the Blood Bowl games or given any thought to it, however, might give this one a shot once I've seen some gameplay.
Re: PS5 Release Date Purportedly Pencilled for Mid-November
As long as there is more than enough units to meet demand within the first couple of weeks from release date that's the main thing. Makes no difference when its released if there isn't enough to go around!
Re: PS5 Uses Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6 for Improved Performance
@themightyant True and understandably a price point of £600+ would prevent a certain amount of people from buying the console at launch and even up to a year or so afterwards. But as has been shown before, console sales isn't necessarily where the money is made for Sony and therefore they may well go for a lower price point to entice people in and take their money in other ways.
Re: PS5 Uses Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6 for Improved Performance
@djape Depends what people would view as expensive really. For example, personally I don't think paying £600 for something I am going to use near enough everyday for the next 6/7 years and that will provide a huge amount of enjoyment and entertainment is expensive. But ofcourse other people will think anything over £500 is overpriced.
Re: PS Plus September 2020 PS4 Games Announced
Personally, this is one of the worst months yet! Not interested in either of those. Can't please everyone though
Re: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum PS5 Trailer Looks Better Than Screenshots
The general vibe is good from this trailer however I agree with most others on here that Gollum just doesn't look right! Perhaps we've just got used to seeing how he is portrayed in the films and can't accept any other iteration
Re: Gotham Knights Is DC Comics' Response to Marvel's Avengers, Launching 2021 on PS5 and PS4
People getting very worked up about this it seems. It looks a decent game, albeit nothing original! If you don't like it, dont buy it. Go play your PS2 remasters and imagine your 16 again. Times change and so do games, Live service is the "in" thing right now, but aslong as people keep buying those kind of games they'll keep making them.
Re: Talking Point: What Free September 2020 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
No more FPS please! I'd like a Lego game actually, perhaps Marvel based seeing as the new Avengers game is coming out soon
Re: PlayStation Partners with Funko for Fresh Line of Pop Figures
@Jacko11 Not enough of the ones I like, dont want just any random ones
Re: PlayStation Partners with Funko for Fresh Line of Pop Figures
Finally!! There's not enough gaming variety of Pops!
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Details the Lifepaths You Can Choose for Your Character
I'll go for Nomad! Starting out in the desert area and then moving into the city seems like the most appealing.