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They did have Noctis from FF15 in Tekken 7. Tifa would fit in much better in the Tekken series as DLC if they continued having guest characters.

Not bad. About the same difficulty as Tekken 7's platinum.

I'll likely wait on the price to go down before buying. But I already have the game, so no biggie.

@Neverwild Well, it takes up main developers time. As we know, they only work on one single project at a time. Nothing is ever delegated to the smaller team. There isn't a new crowd of gamers coming in so everyone is forced to buy them. 😉

Not surprising. Some people have forgotten that MP was planned for 2077 and even teased with the tutorial and Jackie & V trying to be legendary stating everyone's going for it. But they had to scrap it so they could prioritize fixing the game into a playable state.

Well, that's telling on where Rebirth ends at if snowboarding is saved for the final game. While I didn't enjoy every mini game in FF, I liked that they were featured in the games. Added more personality and gives something for everyone.

For Sony to have this in place already, means the PS4-PS5 upgrade path from previous games left enough customers confused to double purchase.

Edit: After reading your comment, @DennisReynolds, I snooped and found another article which paints a different picture. It was indeed targeted not just for those who mistakenly double-dipped but mainly for those who pre-ordered ahead of the $10 upgrade path news. Retracting my previous theory.

The game was in a tricky spot, the game succeeded because it was well developed and the developers had the passion that showcased. If it weren't for the author's distasteful opinions, it wouldn't have received negative attention. I don't blame those who boycotted the game and I doubt the developers are upset at them (otherwise there wouldn't have been as much inclusive features in the game). No one can deny it's a good game in the end.

@HammerKirby3 While the buzz has died down since the Harry Potter movies concluded a decade ago, Harry Potter is still recommended for kids to get into reading to this day so the fanbase is always revolving. They consistently released new versions of the books (new art covers and even an interactive pop-up book) prior to Rowling's opinions tainting a sizable fanbase from the series.. but only those online. Everyone else isn't aware unless they check the online news articles daily which isn't very many in real life. Plus with the upcoming HBO series in the works, the fanbase will still be plentiful.

If it weren't for the extra modes attached to this game, this would've been a difficult $10 upgrade sell.

@Deoxyr1bose While I agree that it should be called Director's Cut, I don't think we'd see less entitled comments (talking about the ones saying it should be free, not other legitimate opinions) trashing its existence.

@Flaming_Kaiser My line of thinking was more towards younger kids thinking they're the same company and believing they had a change of logo at first glance if they just started getting into gaming. There are young gamers currently who have no idea what Tomb Raider is from some comments I read on Twitter, for one example on the level of ignorance.

The beta was fun, looking forward to diving back in.

The two R logos are more likely to confuse younger folks, especially with how brands have been going simple with the logo nowadays (Bandai Namco, for example).

I started with TR2 & 3 as a kid when it came on those demo discs. Those games were not easy and I eventually got into the rest of the games in my early adult years. The trophies are a nice incentive, TR2 should be a cinch to platinum if it's all secrets and levels completed.

Very cool, love that he chose to go with OLED screen for better visuals. I couldn't help but imagine if he had gone a step further and built a dock station to slip it in to display on the monitor/TV like the Nintendo Switch.

@Balosi I suggest re-reading. I never said that I felt the pressure, bud.

That's nice of them. Makes it easier to enjoy the game again without the added pressure of trophy hunting all over again. Even better that it's optional and not forced for those who want to trophy hunt again.

Free is always nice. Already claimed them now.

Minor correction, Sea of Stars was conceptualized as a prequel to The Messenger. I also enjoyed getting the platinum to this game, especially with the truer ending as a reward. I wonder if the DLC will answer some of the lingering questions left in.

Already got this on pre-order, looking forward to playing.

@AFCC Considering OG FF7 was open world, this is more faithful than having the closed pathways. Makes it easier to avoid side quests if you want while also catering to those who want to digest everything in between the linear story like before.

@Icey664 It'd be great if they had a toggle option like Starfield did with the different 3rd person views. Would've been nice to have it, especially during the stealth sections.

@LifeGirl There's only a two year age difference between the actresses, both are in their 20s now

You know, this game could easily fall under the Mandela effect. It's so authentically PS1-era style that one could think that this game is a remaster.

Nice to see the Mana universe added. But I'm still waiting on other good classics like Dino Crisis and the other older Resident Evil games.

Interesting that she tried for Ellie first before getting the role Abby. Can't wait for the next seasons especially when Part 2 will be split into 2 seasons after how great the first season was.

Sadly, this is not surprising. Also unsurprising are the comments deflecting to "it's not just gamers, it's all of society". Of course, it's a societal issue, no one is saying it isn't. In the gaming space, it's common to come across misogynistic behavior just as it likely is in the corporate office. You can be sexually attracted to women and still have mistrust and believe they should behave a certain way and/or in certain roles or else. While yes, men can also experience harassment in this level, this topic is focused on how common it is for ladies.

Stalkers towards ladies are often grouped under misogynistic behavior due to their extreme entitlement. They believe their idol belongs to them and any sign of rejection they take the extreme route of "if I can't have them, no one else should", which if not curbed will end up like Rebecca Schaeffer and Christina Grimmie's tragic murders. Stephanie Tyler Jones, was forced to change her career focus to minimize that threat.

It's a fun game. I hadn't felt the same type of magic in this game since the first Harry Potter game on ps1. Which is saying something.

@Ralizah It's not so much the controversy as Harry Potter is already a household name with most of their games in the past being well received.

It's easy to assume the loud voices off twitter would track globally when most people in real life aren't even aware of Rowling's issues. Other than HP fans, multiple generations of parents will buy a Harry Potter game for themselves, their kid, and so on. Boycotts rarely work out in the gaming space since the internet =/= the amount of casual gamers in real life.

Overall, the game is great. The developers were clearly passionate in their work and even incorporated themes in the game that Rowling is outspokenly against but since she already is paid in advance, the game tanking in sales wouldn't have affected her. I'm pretty sure the developers were more upset with her overall since if she had kept quiet none of this would've happened since the boycotting came from genuine experiences just poorly vocalized and executed.

I'm looking forward to playing this. They've been stuck on PS3 as the most recent console to play the 3 games on until now. I was hoping there'd be a physical edition announcement but it looks like it's only digital.

"You gotta believe!" How nice of Spryo to reference Parappa the Rapper to this day.

@JeongersGaming The only way I'd agree with this is if it were its own original spin-off series like how Acid had it's own storyline with a Solid Snake. And not incorporated with a "What-if" sequel like Snake's Revenge and MGS: Survive were.

It's no surprise (if rumor is true) about MGS1 being the next remake since it's story is still very good today. Having the game controls adapted to modern controls would need the most attention since it's original gameplay was arcade like. It would suffer the same issue of being "too easy" if they make it one for one like Twin Snakes did.

@tesi8 Saves are confirmed to transfer. Just insert your ps4 disc to download the ps5 version one time, then it'll recognize your save file and convert it over. Then you'll be able to use the ps5 disc from there on if you want. Or for collector's sake, you can keep the ps5 disc version sealed and continue using the ps4 disc to play it.

Starting the new year with Sony strong and clogged.. Rise of the Ronin, Tekken 8, and FF7 Rebirth will be fun to dive into. I'm not setting a high bar with SH2 Remake whenever that comes out. Metal Gear Delta will arrive in time for the 20-year anniversary of MGS3. Oh, and isn't there the TR1-3 Remaster releasing within the early 2024 window?

Briefly reminds me of Lightning Returns with Lightning sporting outfits from the franchise.

@Kienda Since FFXIV is finally coming to Xbox, FF7R should be on the way eventually. Probably when "Final Fantasy 7 Remake Ultimate Edition" is announced with all 3 parts included.

Rockstar is still rockstaring then with toeing on the controversy. If "woke" means more characters that aren't only in the "white male lead / submissive good-looking ladies" check box. Bring it on. Means less censorship and only the bigots suffer.

RE4 for remake. As for remaster/re-release I give it to FFI-VI Pixel Remaster with MGS Master Collection right after.

@Olmaz There needs to be an incentive for news sites to not report such situations. For-profit, it would be beneficial for sites to go into detail, otherwise, viewership will go towards the other sites mentioned in the comments. The quickest way to gain more traction is by emphasizing how forbidden the information is.

I concur though, if it were possible for the information to be written under the umbrella of NDA so sites couldn't discuss the details other than mentioning it happened, I'd be for it. Neither Nintendo, Microsoft, or Sony deserve their plans and private information to be revealed... did I say reveal? Stolen. Since that's what happened. But since the morality of the internet has collectively tanked, the thought of Sony forcing news sites to take down or revise articles will garner more hate towards to company. Can't win either way.

@ZhuckelDror It's a give-and-take situation. Aside from the minor issues, it's already better than the PSN version on PS3 since you can play other region versions, access extras never released outside of Japan before, customize the save file for the Mantis fight, and the trophies are doable if you're into that.

@KilloWertz A worthy $10 spent, isn't it?

@LifeGirl I would agree regarding spoilers, but considering each new entry of FF, the question of "Should I start with this one or start with FF1?" always comes up. The ignorance of FF7 and it's spoilers is arguably even stronger from the amount posts from Gen Z I see, especially with Remake's changes to everything. At this point, it's more a courtesy thing without blaming the young for not knowing.

@invictus4000 Funny enough, there was an article where Nomura has actually been one of the few to keep most of the original plot in tact whilst the rest of the team is all for the changes. If this is their way to preserve OG FF7 from being replaced, it's not exactly the way we want it to happen.

@ZhuckelDror Apparently in the update, there's filters included to give the effect of playing on a CRT. Also, a number of the audio issues seemed to have been fixed now.

Would've liked to see Miguel's reveal as he became my main over the years, but I did enjoy playing as Shaheen in 7.

An impressive feat by Sony, considering the first two years they were dealing with the effects of COVID Pandemic delaying development time by 2 years & the shortage forcing PS4 ports to remain longer than necessary.

It was originally projected by several articles that it wouldn't be until 2024 that consumers would be able to buy them off the shelf/online freely, yet they exceeded expectations again. Despite all the negative issues going on with Sony, at least there's one positive coming out.

That's too bad at the loss of a multiplayer game since Naughty Dog usually knows how to make them addicting. Chances are the resources used will be in TLOU Part III and Factions (may) make a return there. It's great though. If Naughty Dog was going to be forced to remain a live service studio, then they would be stuck with TLOU series for the rest of their team's lifespan whether successful or not.

Mega Man and Buzz Lightyear? Now that's a pleasant surprise to the list.

698 hours total. I spent more time than last year's 410 hours.

1. Fortnite
2. Hogwarts Legacy
3. FFXVI
4. Sea of Stars
5. Fall Guys

January: Crisis Core Remaster. February & March: Hogwarts Legacy. April: FFV. May-June: Fall Guys. July-August: Fortnite. September-October: FFXVI. November: Sea of Stars. December: Rogue Company.

358 Trophies with 4 new platinums. (Sea of Stars, Ape Escape PSP remake, Fall Guys PS4, Hogwarts Legacy).

I thought FFXVI was alright, story-wise was fine, but that's about it. Far from my top FFs overall. It'll be lauded like FFX in the future for opening the fanbase barrier. I don't have a current interest in the new DLCs at the moment to revisit, so the decision for the team to downsize only for DLC work is good.

@PinderSchloss Adding to what @FullMetalWesker mentioned. It's been 10 years since XIII, the expectations of FF have tempered far from the glory Square days. Add in the next generation of fans who likely experienced any of X-XV as their first major FF experience (also bonus of Kingdom Hearts fans because of the FF references). When XIII released, the pushback was stronger when the majority of FF fanbase was established from the previous formula. Even X had backlash over it's hallway exploration (other than Tidus) so seeing it return was further fuel. But, with FFVII Remake's appealing to more older fans, it's easier to ignore FFXVI's existence in the space of VII's new attention whilst the next generation of gamers don't have that fixation on an old formula.

FFVII Rebirth
Rise of the Ronin
Tekken 8
Suikoden I & II
Tomb Raider I-III

Looks like another good year

@Rhaoulos I concur, they've chosen to erect a wall against engagement. It's clear even when they confirm an issue and express that they are working on it, they get scrutinized for the issue being there in the first place. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

@Impossibilium Funny coincidence, isn't it? I'm imagining its to remind those strictly playing on console about it's Reward system, which is quite lacking on the promotional front. While I have PS App mobile, I forget about redeeming points. If they could allow access to view your points and prizes earned on the console it would be much easier than scrolling on my phone.

@Fiendish-Beaver Alternatively, it could flip back to Sony vs. Nintendo again, since they did influence Sony's shot in the handheld market and now the remote play Portal. Might see a new console generation with motion gimmicks and a change in graphics and game direction since Nintendo goes to cheaper console route. Unless Netflix and Amazon Luna step into where Microsoft didn't fall in.

@Jaz007 It would be nice if they did an update like FFXV with the ability of being able to control the other party members when they're alongside Clive.

I could see the DLC focusing on Dion's side, maybe even his partner Terence with the young girl that helped Dion.

When the public knows how "easy" it is the invade a show, the more antisocials will continue to push the limit and even harm others. It can get dangerous very quickly.