Out of all companies that would cause serious irreversible damage to the gaming industry, I've gotta admit, the spiritual successor to THQ wouldn't have been one of my guesses.
Well protagonist's name, it was an honor accompanying you in this Baldur's Gate 3 for PlayStation 5, Enhanced on PS5 Pro, but our journey has come to an end.
@Shad361 The Wii U wasn't unsuccessful because it was a home console. It was unsuccessful because it was a console with a poor gimmick, terrible and confusing marketing, little third party support, rehased games from the Wii era, and after a point, not caring about the console.
Nintendo doesn't need a hybrid console to be successful. They need effective marketing, great experiences, gimmicks that are good, and good third party support. The Switch has all of that, and that's why it's successful.
The Switch probably would've still been successful if it was just a home console or a handheld, but Nintendo decided to make a hybrid in order to make development for games and software focused on one console instead of being split between handheld and home consoles. Nintendo is a very smart company when they're not blinded by previous successes, and while I do think the Switch was the best direction they could have gone, they would still have a presence in the market if they planned things out smartly with a separate handheld and/or a separate home console.
Wait, s--t, this is Push Square. Uh...cool, Spider-Man 2 for more audiences! Can't wait for the sexualized costume mods on PC!
Didn't expect my corny ass comment to get attention. 😵💫
@B_Lindz I honestly don't know that much about God of War, but yeah, the actual show will probably unfortunately not be as intelligent and heavily thought-provoking or other smart words as I was hoping for. But on the plus side, it'll be entertaining.
@NEStalgia Also yes, it is very much like burning ice.
@CVCubbington I am kinda annoying like that sometimes. Your comment was perfectly fine, I just felt like being corny.
Sorry Blizzard, but hornybaiting isn't gonna save your game. Those people you're marketing to would rather look at "specialized animated content" than play your shoddy game.
Please, parents, surveillance your kid's internet activity and who they interact with, especially on platforms like Roblox. I was lucky enough not to run into any predators on Roblox when I was young, but I know some people who have, and it's not pretty.
Roblox's moderation is terrible, especially for a billion dollar company that is primarily targeted towards children. And with them prioritizing user generated clothing, accessories, and of course, money through advertising and sponsorships over safety, that may not change anytime soon. Take note of that. Roblox may be a game, but child safety isn't.
This is a nice improvement, but I'm still worried about how many games will actually get noticable improvements. Sure, Final Fantasy looks great, but I'm not buying a $810 console (yeah, I know) just for one pretty game.
@Mikey856 The amount of Steam Decks sold is actually pretty good when you consider the fact that it's only sold on the Steam store, it's reach is pretty limited, and that it's Valve and not a corporation trying to sell a load of consoles like the big three console manufacturers. Also, it's a portal to the Steam store itself.
That being said, I can imagine why you didn't like the handheld, and that's understandable. It's not really for me either, and it's not really as console-user friendly as some people make it out to be, at least when considering PC settings (I don't own a Steam Deck, so I could be wrong there). I think that it's still a cool device, and I do think that it's a great product for many, but yeah, its reach is niche, and I'm not to interested in getting one, at least for now.
At this point, Sony should just make a standalone PSVR headset. That would do way better than a $550 wired headset that works with one console at launch with a limited library. A simple wireless option is not enough.
WOW, Microsoft is getting really soft. Now they're putting MINECRAFT on PlayStation!? Absolutely unbelievable. Xfart Game Studios is so dead. What's next, Minecraft on mobile?
If Rockstar gave me free lifetime Subway sandwiches in exchange of something that I made being used in GTA, I would be dancing around like a little leprechaun who doesn't want some random children taking his marshmallow cereal.
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Re: Godzilla, Baymax Front Fortnite's Japanese-Themed Hunters Season
Really? This thing? Fortnite?
You know what? I can respect it.
Re: Embracer Still Struggling, Despite Cutting Thousands of Jobs
Out of all companies that would cause serious irreversible damage to the gaming industry, I've gotta admit, the spiritual successor to THQ wouldn't have been one of my guesses.
Re: Valve Celebrates 20 Years of Half-Life 2 with New Documentary
Why did Valve make a sequel to the scientific term "half life"? Are they stupid?
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Joins Ranks of Games Enhanced on PS5 Pro
Well protagonist's name, it was an honor accompanying you in this Baldur's Gate 3 for PlayStation 5, Enhanced on PS5 Pro, but our journey has come to an end.
Re: Black Ops 6 Devs Walk Out, Activision Strike Makes the Local News
I'd strike too if I was working at Activision.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5) - The Best BioWare Game Since Mass Effect 3
@Anguspuss yeah i probably wont
Or will I...?
Re: Sony Shuts PS Studio Neon Koi without Ever Releasing a Game
Sony and Microsoft have ceased the console wars to move to a new kind of war...
How much studios can they buy up and shut down? The amount may shock you!
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5) - The Best BioWare Game Since Mass Effect 3
I think these comments are convincing me to play this game more than the review itself lmao
Re: Gigantic Zenless Zone Zero PS5 Update Brings More Wallet-Busting Waifus, Tons of Events
Honestly, the bear is cooler.
Re: Rumour: Rayman Remake in Development, Former Prince of Persia Devs Involved
Re: The Wolf Among Us 2 PS5 Has Not Been Cancelled, Telltale Insists
"Don't worry everyone, The Wolf Among Us 2 will be Among Us soon."
Re: Mini Review: Squirrel with a Gun (PS5) - Forage for Chaos in This Silly Sandbox Adventure
I love weird-ass animal-based simulator games.
Re: Ubisoft Labour Woes Spread, Milan Office Strikes in Solidarity
I'd strike too if there wasn't another Rayman game in sight.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Web Swings to PC in January 2025
@Shad361 The Wii U wasn't unsuccessful because it was a home console. It was unsuccessful because it was a console with a poor gimmick, terrible and confusing marketing, little third party support, rehased games from the Wii era, and after a point, not caring about the console.
Nintendo doesn't need a hybrid console to be successful. They need effective marketing, great experiences, gimmicks that are good, and good third party support. The Switch has all of that, and that's why it's successful.
The Switch probably would've still been successful if it was just a home console or a handheld, but Nintendo decided to make a hybrid in order to make development for games and software focused on one console instead of being split between handheld and home consoles. Nintendo is a very smart company when they're not blinded by previous successes, and while I do think the Switch was the best direction they could have gone, they would still have a presence in the market if they planned things out smartly with a separate handheld and/or a separate home console.
Wait, s--t, this is Push Square. Uh...cool, Spider-Man 2 for more audiences! Can't wait for the sexualized costume mods on PC!
ok i think i met my playstation quota for today.
Re: Boy! Sony and Amazon to Start from Scratch on God of War TV Show
Didn't expect my corny ass comment to get attention. 😵💫
@B_Lindz I honestly don't know that much about God of War, but yeah, the actual show will probably unfortunately not be as intelligent and heavily thought-provoking or other smart words as I was hoping for. But on the plus side, it'll be entertaining.
@NEStalgia Also yes, it is very much like burning ice.
@CVCubbington I am kinda annoying like that sometimes. Your comment was perfectly fine, I just felt like being corny.
Re: Boy! Sony and Amazon to Start from Scratch on God of War TV Show
@CVCubbington Don't worry, this should be a pretty intelligent TV show.
Re: Striking 1930s Cartoon FPS MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Targets PS5, PS4 Next Year
If this game is even half as good as it looks, it'll probably be my GOTY.
Re: Beloved Co-Op Platformer It Takes Two Has Sold a Whopping 20 Million Copies
I hope EA takes notes and starts releasing yearly "It Takes Two" titles. I'll be awaiting It Takes Two 26.
Re: Random: Blizzard's Overwatch Marketing Is Firmly Focused on Feet
Sorry, just thought of a corny joke.
I see they're now appealing to Quentin Tarantino fans.
Re: Random: Blizzard's Overwatch Marketing Is Firmly Focused on Feet
Sorry Blizzard, but hornybaiting isn't gonna save your game. Those people you're marketing to would rather look at "specialized animated content" than play your shoddy game.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Statue Manufacturer Pulls Controversial, 'Insensitive' Design
They should make a drinking game for how many controversies, negative reactions, and dramas that this game gets in.
Re: We Did a Double Take at NBA 2K25's New PS5 DLC
Why didn't they just make this a separate release on digital platforms?
Re: Mini Review: Transformers: Galactic Trials (PS5) - A Nice Idea Gone Awry
Don't play this. Watch Transformers One instead. Damn the poor marketing for that movie, it's genuinely one of the best movies of the year.
Re: Will the Real Disco Elysium Spiritual Successor Please Stand Up?
Re: Mark Zuckerberg Claims to Be a Grandmaster-Level Civilization Player
I mean, lizards are very overpowered when it comes to history.
Re: Report Brands Roblox 'X-Rated Paedophile Hellscape' for Children, with Inflated Player Numbers
As a semi-veteran Roblox user, yeah pretty much.
Please, parents, surveillance your kid's internet activity and who they interact with, especially on platforms like Roblox. I was lucky enough not to run into any predators on Roblox when I was young, but I know some people who have, and it's not pretty.
Roblox's moderation is terrible, especially for a billion dollar company that is primarily targeted towards children. And with them prioritizing user generated clothing, accessories, and of course, money through advertising and sponsorships over safety, that may not change anytime soon. Take note of that.
Roblox may be a game, but child safety isn't.
Re: Mini Review: Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports (PS5) - Arcade Effort Doesn't Feel Great
So it's tune looney?
Re: Making Metaphor: ReFantazio, Persona's Immaculate Menus Is 'Really Annoying', Says Director
I'm not playing this game until there's an option to make this whole menu appear in the comic sans font.
Re: Random: Surgeon Uses PS5's DualSense Controller in Remote Medical Procedure
Is this the new game Insomniac is working on?
Re: Curb Your Kid's Fortnite Consumption with Epic's New Suite of Parental Controls
Get the kids off the game so you have more time to appreciate Chun-Li and Meowscles.
Re: Prospective PS6 Purchasers Would Consider a Portable Model
The PlayStation 6 Portable. Comes with a download code for Daxter 2.
Re: Sony Priming 'Even Less Exciting' PS5 Remaster for State of Play
@bugzbunny109 I will never be anyone's dinner. Because I'm too hot of a Goomba to be consumed.
Re: Palworld Struck by Nintendo Lawsuit Days Prior to Predicted PS5 Reveal
Pokémon Go File a Lawsuit
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Huge PS5 Pro Enhancements Are a 'Vast Improvement'
@J-Dubs Oh thank goodness it's not just Square, I was worried that we would never see Sony make use of the tech. What a relief.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Huge PS5 Pro Enhancements Are a 'Vast Improvement'
This is a nice improvement, but I'm still worried about how many games will actually get noticable improvements. Sure, Final Fantasy looks great, but I'm not buying a $810 console (yeah, I know) just for one pretty game.
Re: Vince Zampella Confirms Battlefield Will Return to Modern Setting
BOOOORRRINNNGGGG. Let's have a Battlefield set in the medieval times instead, EA, or your company will never financially recover.
Re: The Game Awards Host Geoff Keighley and Parody Site Hard Drive Are Beefing
@Yousef- Debatably
Re: The Game Awards Host Geoff Keighley and Parody Site Hard Drive Are Beefing
People getting mad at satire websites reminds me of when I first joined this website. Oh the good ol' days...
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures Bares Its 'A*s' in ESRB Rating for PS5, PC, Switch
I'm gonna save this article, just in case I make my own gaming company and I want my kid-friendly characters to swear like they don't give a...duck.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 27
I hope I PlayStation Won.
i didn't...
Re: Sony Boss Says 'PCs Are Difficult to Set Up', Firm Will Focus on PS5
@Mikey856 The amount of Steam Decks sold is actually pretty good when you consider the fact that it's only sold on the Steam store, it's reach is pretty limited, and that it's Valve and not a corporation trying to sell a load of consoles like the big three console manufacturers. Also, it's a portal to the Steam store itself.
That being said, I can imagine why you didn't like the handheld, and that's understandable. It's not really for me either, and it's not really as console-user friendly as some people make it out to be, at least when considering PC settings (I don't own a Steam Deck, so I could be wrong there).
I think that it's still a cool device, and I do think that it's a great product for many, but yeah, its reach is niche, and I'm not to interested in getting one, at least for now.
Re: Sony Boss Says 'PCs Are Difficult to Set Up', Firm Will Focus on PS5
Anyone else notice how the Steam Deck is never mentioned in these discussions about PS5 and PC? Weird.
Re: Play the Worst Ratchet & Clank on PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
But how good will this game look on PS5 Pro?
Re: Powerpuff Girls Finally Confirmed for MultiVersus When Season 3 Begins on PS5, PS4
This is cool, but I lost hope in Ice Bear being in Multiversus, so I'm probably never touching this thing.
Re: PS5 Fans Think Sony's Accidentally Leaked a Wireless PSVR2 Headset
At this point, Sony should just make a standalone PSVR headset. That would do way better than a $550 wired headset that works with one console at launch with a limited library. A simple wireless option is not enough.
Re: In Case You Missed It, PS5 Pro Has a 2TB SSD Included
You can probably add 2TB NVMe SSD, if not more, to the base PS5 for much cheaper. That's not even mentioning hard drives and external SSDs.
Re: PS5 Pro Will Improve PSVR2 Games
At that point, just get a damn PC VR setup.
Re: More Regular Minecraft Content Releases Planned, Native PS5 Version Still Coming
WOW, Microsoft is getting really soft. Now they're putting MINECRAFT on PlayStation!? Absolutely unbelievable. Xfart Game Studios is so dead. What's next, Minecraft on mobile?
Re: Bungie Commits to Destiny 2 DLC and Support Through 2026
Do Destiny 2 fans even like Destiny 2?
Re: 80s Synthpop Stars Heaven 17 Resist the Temptation of PS5's GTA 6
If Rockstar gave me free lifetime Subway sandwiches in exchange of something that I made being used in GTA, I would be dancing around like a little leprechaun who doesn't want some random children taking his marshmallow cereal.
But that's just me.