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@nessisonett In some games they are now paid for dlc, like extra finishing moves in fighting games. Not exactly cheats codes I know, but the same kind of thing. And the only thing I can think off the top of my head.

There are deals to be had for PS Now too, so it is not like you can only get Gamepass on the cheap. My current sub cost 30 quid for the year.

In terms of this months games, pretty tidy selection. Nioh most people rave about and I've been wanting to give SoR4 a go for ages now. Never heard of that Jump Force game before but may give it a go at some point.

Hmmmm come to think of it, every game I've played on PS5 has soft crashed at least once. More of an annoyance than anything else, as the games load up so fast. If there is an issue with the console, hopefully this brings it to Sony's attention and they can fix it.

This looks like a real advancement over the last game, not just by how good the graphics are but with what is happening on screen too. Not sure if I will get it day one however, depends on what else I'm currently playing.

@RubyCarbuncle Maybe it is when you said it was a 'stupid fanboy comment'? Not exactly very friendly, is it? It's not a dig, MS has deeper pockets than Sony, hence why I said they can't compete with the studio acquisitions. Besides I'm not sure I would want Sony to follow suit, I'd be more happy with a couple of smaller developers that they have worked closely with before.

@RubyCarbuncle Not sure what I said deserves such a venomous response? I don't have an Xbox and don't plan on getting one either.

Still waiting to take the plunge on this, could be a future PS plus game at this point though.

Yeah good plan, seeing as they can't compete with MS with the studio acquisitions. I think we will seem more third party exclusives too for PlayStation.

I've already seen enough of the game to know that I will be getting it eventually, so demo or any other media regarding the game for me.

It's the jet engine Sony took out of the PS5 which is missing from the PS4.

Like the designs of some of the enemies. Not sure if the combat will be my thang though.

@Northern_munkey As that it is a game that is different to what the developer has done in the past. Not that it literally looks like HZD...

Yes, but not necessarily waiting for a sale just for when I'm ready to play it. It does look all kinds of awesome though, but I've never clicked with Housemarque's previous games. This does look like their Horizon Zero Dawn however.

@djdizzy Sorry man, I meant to say i don't see what tech there is for a PS5 Pro to be needed. I've edited my post. Doh! Yeah, I love my PS5, such a massive improvement on my OG PS4. Demon's Souls was such a joy to play with how gorgeous it looked, how buttery smooth it felt with the 60fps and the super quick load times. The controller overall is ace too, feels really comfortable to use.

@Ithinkyousuck I've been saying this for awhile now. When the PS4 pro came it was to was so you could play games in 4K as it was getting extremely popular. I don't see what tech is there for a PS5 Pro to be needed. Native 8K? Maybe, but I don't see 8K being at the stage 4K was when the PS4 pro came out.

If I get a game on PS Plus/Now or dirt cheap and I've really enjoyed it , I will sometimes buy some dlc to show my support to the developer.

Not bad for a company that is apparently losing the 'war'.

I thought it felt different when playing FFXII ZA yesterday. Definitely an improvement.

I wouldn't say it is extremely loud on my console, it is definitely noticeable but nowhere near load as my PS4 could get at times.

No, but I never replay games I've already completed. The only expectation to this would be if there was an MGS remake or something like that.

I have fond memories of playing this on my Master System, so will defo pick this up at some point. Really enjoyed Wonder Boy The Dragons Trap but have yet to play Monster Boy. There is a new game coming out in the series - Wonder Boy – Asha in Monster World. Looking forward to see how that one turns out.

Bit of a warning sign that it wasn't available to purchase until earlier today and they were very late in confirmingthe release date. Did think that was a bit odd that you couldn't eve pre-order it. Which probably saved some people a bit of dollar.

Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age. Got it last night, so will be diving into that for the foreseeable future. Early days so far, but am liking it so far.

I got sent an email yesterday from PlayStation and you get £15 of store credit when you sub to PS Now for 12 months as well.

I kinda bounced off this when I played it earlier in the year when it first came on PS NOW. I had grown a bit tired of all the open world racers I've played and thought I needed a straight racer, but when I played Wreckfest I just found it a bit boring. I will definitely go back to it eventually and hope I just wasn't in the right frame of mind or something.

I was thinking of picking this up as OPM rated it as their number one FF game, and was beginning to get an itch to play a FF game. Watching a few reviews at the mo but probably will take the plunge.

Bonus points that getting the name of the studio into the statement. Like when an actor says the name of the film as part of the dialogue.

I have the platinum headset and although I have no real complaints (apart from them feeling a bit tight and heavy after extended sessions), I've never really noticed any difference between those and my non-3d audio/surround sound headphones. So either I've not used them with any games that support 3d audio, or it is just something I don't notice that well. 🤷‍♂️

@rjejr It might not be it, but multiple purchases for the same amount are a flag to the bank for fraudulent transactions. I see it all the time at work, and our account contact at the bank will usually email in to speak to the cardholder and confirm if there were genuine transactions.

@rjejr Yeah it was only meant in a jokingly way and not to be taken seriously.

@rjejr Some people don't have or want (like myself) a credit card so PayPal is a good modern day alternative. Mainly because I don't trust sites with my banking details as I had about five hundred quid fraudulently taken from my account a few years ago, so am extra careful since. The company I work with we have to deal with people on a daily basis that have their credit card used fraudulently, so forgive for not trusting the system. I didn't really come on here to try and sell it anyone or get into the politics of why someone shouldn't or should use the service, and I don't get what your issue is with.

@rjejr At least with PayPal you are covered in most circumstances if anything does go wrong. I've been using them for well over a decade and not had any problems with them. Sometimes you need to take off that tin foil hat.

@Th3solution It is usually an email with the code with CD Keys.

I really do like the look of this, but I've never really got on with Housemarque's previous games, so am a bit apprehensive about paying top dollar on something I may not like. If there was a demo I would be all over it.

@Col_McCafferty No excuses? Maybe Covid 19 has effected them more than people realise and they are busy working on the sequel. I would rather the sequel be released this year, then it be delayed because they were working on a four year old game.

@Col_McCafferty We can only go on what is currently happening, not might or might not happen in the far future.

"PS owners being treated like dirt" - C'mon man, I've always thought you been quite reasonable on here, but I think you are being a bit over dramatic with all of this.

Don't really see what the problem is with it, it is not like every PS exclusive is coming to PC day one.

Observer System Redux or Borderlands 3 are worth a shout me thinks.

@PhhhCough Remake, as that is what they are good at.

Trying to vote for ArtPlay in Other for Castlevania, but I keep getting an error message. And its gotta be Bluepoint for MGS, as I've been a bit indifferent with Kojima's games.

On my list fo sure. Seems like the ultimate palate cleanser.

I played it when the update dropped and although I thought it was an improvement i wasn't blown away by it. After playing for a few more hours I was beginning to think I needed my eyes tested, so I'm glad it is not just me. 60fps feels so good especially for stuff like the menus, they feel so much snappier than on PS4.

My mic is muted by default when the console is turned on, so didn't notice anything in regards to the voice chat.

The games is fun and looks good but is super shallow. The few online matches I played, I got booted to the main screen so I just stuck to arcade mode. Can't see myself sinking loads of time into it but will most likely jump in when I fancy switching my brain off for a couple of hours.

Defo an improvement but nothing mind blowing so far, but only played it for about half an hour and not played it for over a year. Not sure when I'll sink more time into it as I need a break from shooting people in the face, looting and upgrading gear from playing cyberpunk.

It works, but it is incorrect. Says my most played game is Cyberpunk at 72 hours but I know I clocked 100 + hours on Ghosts of Tsushima. The same happened to me last year too.

It lists Jedi Fallen Order as supporting HDR but not locked 60 fps, which I thought it did unless I'm mistaken.

@JJ2 @nessisonett Yep I would probably class Demon's Souls on PS5 as the easiest game in the series that I've played. I think that is due to a few factors such as my experience of playing all the other games, and having updated movement for your character but the enemies remain largely unchanged. Most of the bosses were well easy, but not your typical combat style affairs and more akin to puzzles that you have to work out. The difficulty comes in some of the runs to the bosses, which some are absolutely brutal. But most can be made a bit more manageable by equipping certain items, like the Thief Ring so enemies don't notice you as much.

Played through it just now and thought it was very atmospheric, with the house creaking around you. Quite impressed with how good it looked and sounds. Definitely one to keep an eye on for me!

I've never played either game so would welcome a remaster/remake/re-imagining/re re rewind-bo-selecta of them.