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@TabulaRasa No worries! Without getting into it, I’ve been there (especially the unregulated bouts of crying). Take care.

@TabulaRasa Fair enough. I’ve had similar bouts to what it sounds like you’re going through. I suppose we all have at one point or another. I only asked because, as long as you weren’t vehemently against platformers, I was going to suggest Psychonauts 2. Oddly enough, it’s a game that reignited…something in me back when I played it and thought it might be worth a try. The story touches on a lot of psychological subject matter in very creative ways, plus it’s pretty fun. Cheers!

@TabulaRasa If you don’t mind me asking, what types of games do you generally gravitate towards?

These changes sound very astute to me. From the beginning I always viewed this as more of a stealth/action sandbox with light RPG elements. I never understood the want for the police system nor felt it was necessary but I can see now how much it will add to the world and I’ll definitely play around with it. I’m really excited to dive back into this!

I’ve had a curious eye on this for some time but I’d say it just leapfrogged up my list of must plays. I wasn’t completely sold on the Pinocchio inspiration but it sounds like the development team have executed their vision in all the right ways. Thanks for the review!

@ear_wig I had my best luck with Balteus using a lightweight build, the bubble shooter in RH, Shotgun in LH and missiles on the shoulders. The shotgun has been a complete game changer for me! It reloads so fast, it’s devastating.

I recently reinstalled the game in preparation! I’ve decided to do a new play through, probably as a street kid. I’ve put off Baldur’s Gate 3 for this, Armoured Core and Spider-Man 2 so here’s hoping it’s worth it as BG looks incredible.

Been playing for the last few days in performance mode. If it’s dropping frames, it’s completely negligible. Rock solid experience so far.

Sounds very special! I’ve made the extremely difficult decision to hold off on this until I can give it the time and dedication it deserves. Sounds like the closest attempt yet at translating the tabletop experience to the digital medium. It’s so rare to get a true RPG of this depth, quality and intelligence in this medium, I couldn’t be more thrilled! Excellent review, though it certainly hasn’t helped my patience.

@Shepherd_Tallon The combat system really shines in NG+ FF mode, it’s fantastic. Hope you enjoy your second play through when you get to it!

@HonestHick Been a fan of the series for a long time but this has become my favourite one. The combat is great. If you’re not a big fan of turn based systems, this is probably the best iteration to jump in. If you do, hope you have fun!

I’m super excited for this! Absolutely loved the game, warts and all. Now I just need to decide whether to start a new play through or not.

Well this was about as inevitable as snow in Antarctica. Hope everyone that myopically supports these models have enjoyed their cake while they had it. Going forward, I’d very much like to see Sony provide a bare bones online connectivity package at a rational price or I too will be keeping my eye on the exit.

As an analogy, you can shoot a film on the most expensive camera in the world and still end up with an amateur result. It’s the people that make all the difference. I love seeing what a passionate, talented, hard working team with a clear vision and incredible work ethic can achieve. You shouldn’t have to spend your way to the best result. Limitation leads to innovation, thus the humanity of the creation becomes manifest.

I’d rather this not be dlc but a smaller scale game to bridge the gap between this saga and the next one could be really cool actually. However I do agree with the general consensus here that focusing entirely on Atreus would be a mistake, not without greatly overhauling/expanding his combat suite at least. I guess we’ll see what truth there is to this in time.

If I’d purchased an S based on the promise of feature parity alone, I’d obviously be disappointed with this outcome. With that said, one has to be wary of such a promise at such a reduced price and this outcome seemed pretty inevitable.

This will be my first foray into the series. I’m very much expecting it to be its own thing, as it should be being a well established franchise. Rapid fire mission structure, deep customization and tight, versatile and challenging combat sounds pretty great though!

The combat system is so good, seems like arcade mode could be expanded on beyond a leaderboard. Excellent game regardless though.

Sounds awesome! I’m one of those who is going to take a chance on this entirely off the back of the trust that FS has built with me over the last number of years. I appreciate the critical review as I’m really not familiar with the franchise. I’m mostly interested in the extensive customization aspects though. Engineering the right mech for the right situation sounds right up my alley.

@Ainu20 Yeah, I still listen to the soundtrack regularly. It’s really great. There’s such a strong identity to it, I’ll honestly be fairly disappointed if he’s not part of it. Here’s hoping!

Ghostrunner is fantastic. Is Daniel Deluxe still handling the soundtrack? Sure hope so.

Despite the hilarious name, the exhaust engine sounds great! Hopefully it’s not tied to zone time alone but to line changes as well.

This looks fantastic, truly. It’s so great to see it pay off when a team pours their collective heart and soul into a project. Wish I had the time to properly invest in this (despite not being head over heels with 5th edition). Congrats to Larian!

Mr. Druckmann is a talented writer and I’m glad to hear something definitive is coming down the pipeline. My money is on TLoU3 but I welcome a surprise.

I likely would have never heard of this so thanks for the review! The premise sounds fascinating. I can relate in many ways and will definitely be picking this up.

Awesome news! It’s no Nioh 2 but I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this and could go for more. Really excited to see what this team does with Rise of the Ronin.

I voted for Clive. His arc ties in with the themes of the game so well.

@riceNpea Absolutely. In this instance, there was no set chemistry built yet. On the right set and with the right crew it stands to reason that it might have flown completely differently (though I maintain it was still uncalled for). Anyway, I appreciate the respectful discussion.

@riceNpea I appreciate your thoughtful response. For context, this particular experience was my first short film attempted at a professional level (and first time working with professional actors). Due to the reality of micro budget filmmaking combined with the the lack of resources and general experience, you can understand how this scenario played out the way it did and why it impacted me the way it did. Beyond that, I’m pretty much in agreement with the rest of your points.

@thefourfoldroot1 @riceNpea Though the litigious angle does seemingly and unfortunately permeate every aspect of modern society, I’d like to think that, on some level, it’s about going the extra mile to ensure a safe set built on trust, understanding and communication. Humans can be unpredictable. I once had an actor walk on set and, in reference to a small scene to be shot that day and completely out of left field, the first words out of his mouth were, “So who’s the hot chick I get to bang?” All logistics considered, I immediately cut the scene from the script. Who’s to say things may or may not have been different with a professional intimacy coordinator involved in all aspects of planning the shoot but I do wonder. Surely the cast and crew of Rust would have appreciated some extra checks and balances on their set.

As a truck driver by trade, I really hope they nail the sim angle with constant truck breakdowns and down time due to inept emissions systems tacked on to perfectly good engines, overpriced DEF to run said systems, wiring harness problems from the use of thinner gauge wire, critical supply chain issues for parts, exorbitant carbon taxes on fuel, pricey and non negotiable insurance premiums and unreasonable DOT inspections and audits…could be fun 😄

@NEStalgia Fair enough! Yeah, it’s definitely not an RPG. But it’s very Final Fantasy (can of worms…open😂). Glad to hear you’ve been enjoying PSVR2!

@NEStalgia You should give this game a chance. You never know, you might just be pleasantly surprised.

I see Insomniac’s entire art department is firing on all cylinders. Wow!

Glad to hear it! One of the best Final Fantasy’s in the franchise from where I’m sitting.

This has a lot of potential and I’m definitely going to give it a chance. I’d say I’m cautiously optimistic.

I don’t play Diablo so I don’t know the severity of what’s gone on here. But I can understand how it would be upsetting if, upon returning from the washroom, the steak dinner and mashed potatoes I was enjoying had suddenly turned into a hot dog and fries.

One thing is certain as the sun rising, no business negotiates a $69 billion deal with the ultimate intention of diluting their brand.

A very wise school teacher once told me, “There is no such thing as original thought, only original perspective.” The most liberating words for any creative mind out there. Also the most humbling, Mr. Straley, as if Uncharted completely originated this concept…

I’m definitely in camp Oppenheimer. Nothing against Barbie, just have no nostalgic connection whatsoever. Haven’t seen Lego Ninjago yet for the same reason despite loving Lego. In fact, I can’t say I understand this rivalry at all. How did this happen? 😂

If this reflects overall sales accurately, it’ll surely be a corporate disappointment. For me, I couldn’t be happier with what we got. I haven’t had this great of a time with Final Fantasy in years and is up there with Ghost of Tsushima and Elden Ring for most memorable gaming experiences in recent memory.

Considering this iterations subtitle, if Ubisoft does walk back this pre-release rhetoric, the headlines practically write themselves.

For those who buy physical games, I guess everyone but the Tesco loyalists will now be taking their video game business elsewhere. Mission accomplished?

I’m so glad to hear this has turned out well. It’s a really great concept. Thanks for the review!

@GreatAuk I see. With all due respect, I believe my comment has been grossly misinterpreted here, to the point I’m not sure where to begin recalibrating our discussion. Perhaps I’ll start here: I’m a passionate advocate for capitalism (and have always been so on this platform) and believe in a free market economy, albeit with some necessary government regulation. However, this does not mean that I am blind to the pitfalls, shortcomings or points of exploitation that exist within such a system (hence the necessary gov reg). Checks and balances are an integral part of any healthy, functioning economy and it is my very belief in such a system that compels me to call out a point of concern within it, though truthfully I was less making a direct point and more lamenting the exorbitant price tag of this deal in an attempt to maintain a grounded level of awareness amongst the discussion of just how much money this is 😳 Hopefully you can now understand my confusion with your initial response.

@GreatAuk Aggressive sarcasm noted, I’m just not entirely sure why…?

@thefourfoldroot1 I get your point - this ain’t a lemonade stand we’re talking about. I just think that, amongst all of the discourse and discussion, there’s value to that tiny voice in the corner reminding everyone just how obscene a $69 billion buyout of anything is.

@Sekijo To be fair, any true capitalist injects profits back into the economy and prioritizes philanthropy. To your point, considering the size of this buyout, we’re putting that much more economic trust in that much fewer people, and yeah, I’m not convinced this will be for any greater good.

Even in this day and age, that $69 billion price tag is so unfathomable, it’s nearly impossible for me to see anything outside of all the people that could be fed, watered, clothed and sheltered instead. It’s just so much money. What a world.

Alpha-getti wants its X back.

@fromjtov I have all the patience in the world for Naughty Dog, hence my silly, well intentioned analogy expressing what is still a legitimate concern. You’re right, the numbers paint a sound business model but there is a threshold where growth becomes a moot point if you’re no longer keeping your existing consumer base invested. At that point, you’ve sprung a leak. Granted, with interest in the I.P. at an all time high, there’s little worry of draining the reservoir but as part of that long time existing consumer base, it would sure be nice to hear of, in plain terms, something on the horizon that isn’t a remaster/remake/reiteration/reinterpretation… Huge Last of Us fan here, but I do patiently look forward to that day 😄

Even for the most impassioned cookie lover, too many cookies inevitably leads to a stomach ache. Naughty Dog, we love your cookies, but please, at some point, we need a carrot.