@QuietintheCorner According to NicheGamer he was basically anti-forced-vaccination and anti-lockdown. So he was just fired on the spot. Ridiculous in my opinion regardless of your political standing
Picked up Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak and will likely make use of the free multiplayer weekend. Let's see if it can finally dethrone Monster Hunter Freedom Unite as the best one π
Good. Weird that games as big as Alan Wake 2 and Baldurs Gate skipped physical, yet this one has the option. Maybe their analytics suggest without physical people are forced to buy digital and their profit margin is higher. But for me I just don't buy it altogether π€·ββοΈ
I feel like I can wait for this one. Felt a bit burned by Persona 5 Royal, especially when there was no option to upgrade from the original and you had to buy it again for PS5
It was...okay. It had some alright stuff but a lot of filler and free-to-play rubbish. Also I could do without seeing these Call of Duty trailers every single year. They're all the same.
Is Overwatch 2 the worst game on steam? Not even close. Is it a soulless cash-grab that delivered on none of the promises they made, created by an increasingly more shameless and predatory company? absolutely
The first were great, I actually platted them both. I'll pick these up if they're different enough, always interested in more Harry Potter stuff if it's done right
@GamingFan4Lyf The "gamer expectations" were a self fulfilling prophecy. Nobody asked Square Enix to remaster Tomb Raider with fancy new hair physics, nor for Ellie in The Last of Us 2 to have realistic dilating pupils, or any of the mad details in Red Dead Redemption 2. But once developers set a precedent people expect it.
Also, a lot of the biggest breakout successes look like trash, by comparison. Minecraft, PUBG, Battlebit Remastered, Valheim ect. And Nintendo release games that look like they're from the PS3 era sooo...
I am very bored of hearing about this buyout, but I also don't want Activision to be bought by MS.
What surprises me is the change in perception with the deal. Sony are positioned as the babies throwing their toys out of the pram now, but in reality Microsoft just have zero right to buy Activision. Screw their "deals" and "offers". If Microsoft can't create meaningful IP with the many many talented studios they already own (including the 7 billion dollar Bethesda buyout), like Sony and Nintendo have done, then they deserve to fail.
And for the record I want Microsoft to succeed, competition is always good. There is no Gamepass without PS Plus, and there is no PS Extra without Gamepass.
Got about a week left of Extra so I'm gonna jump into a bit of Rogue Legacy 2 after work. Quite a few good indies this month in my opinion, Forager is good fun by the way.
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Re: Random: Push Square Was a Question in a UK Quiz Show
I love this, the answer makes it π
Re: Xbox Boss Praises 'Fierce Leader' Jim Ryan Following News of PlayStation CEO's Retirement
@WolfyTn I don't know how you got that conclusion π
Re: The New Devil May Cry Anime Is Real, Coming Soon to Netflix
@QuietintheCorner According to NicheGamer he was basically anti-forced-vaccination and anti-lockdown. So he was just fired on the spot. Ridiculous in my opinion regardless of your political standing
Re: Apple Insinuates iPhone 15 Pro Will Be a Better Games Console Than PS5, PS4
I find it much less impressive that it can run Death Stranding when you factor in the fact it costs Β£1,200
Re: One of the Worst Games of All Time Is Coming to PS5, PS4, And You Won't Believe the Merch
Limited Run Games are trash
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 494
Picked up Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak and will likely make use of the free multiplayer weekend. Let's see if it can finally dethrone Monster Hunter Freedom Unite as the best one π
Enjoy your weekend everyone
Re: Poll: Was Sony's Latest State of Play Worth the Wait?
Worth the wait? It was only announced yesterday wasn't it? π
I thought it was okay, people get too worked up over these in my opinion
Re: Helldivers 2 Confirmed for State of Play Livestream
@TrickyDicky99 Isn't this the same for every single multiplayer game that isn't free-to-play across PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo?
Re: What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
@MagisterMagi Pretty good line-up in my opinion, if true.
Re: What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
Looking forward the predictable outrage when GTA6 isn't revealed. Every time.
Re: Community: Push Square Readers Narrow Down Best Game of All Time Vote to Two Classics
Two worthy games actually. Bloodborne is still peak From Software
Re: The Sims 5 Confirmed Free-to-Play, The Sims 4 to Receive Continued Support in Tandem
They're going to rinse the fanbase dry with this one, it's so obvious
Re: PS5 Console Exclusive Stellar Blade Will Have a Physical Release
Good. Weird that games as big as Alan Wake 2 and Baldurs Gate skipped physical, yet this one has the option. Maybe their analytics suggest without physical people are forced to buy digital and their profit margin is higher. But for me I just don't buy it altogether π€·ββοΈ
Re: Civilization 6's Leader Pass DLC Makes Surprise Appearance on PS4
@Olmaz I'm British and I have absolutely no idea. Hope that helps! π
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
I really hate paying for online multiplayer as it is, annoys me that even the Switch is on-board with it. π
Poor show Sony. Won't be renewing at these prices.
Re: Preview: Persona 3 Reload Shows So Much Promise Despite Missing Features
I feel like I can wait for this one. Felt a bit burned by Persona 5 Royal, especially when there was no option to upgrade from the original and you had to buy it again for PS5
Re: Looks Like MediEvil Is Next in Line for a Film or TV Adaptation from PS Productions
I'd be up for this. Always been a fan of Medievil and its world π
Re: Poll: Was Gamescom Opening Night Live Any Good?
It was...okay. It had some alright stuff but a lot of filler and free-to-play rubbish. Also I could do without seeing these Call of Duty trailers every single year. They're all the same.
Re: Mini Review: Quake II (PS5) - A Remastered Classic with Real Bang for Your Buck
7 is a good score guys, relax. You don't have to get so personal
Re: Acclaimed Puzzler Humanity Crosses 1 Million Players Milestone
I agree with the comments above, very cool game. Best puzzle game in years π
Re: Genshin Impact Boss Remembers the Backlash Which Prompted Irate Breath of the Wild Fans to Smash Their PS4s in Protest
I remember this, what an absolute bunch of losers. Zelda fans love embarrassing themselves
Re: Overwatch 2 Swiftly Branded Steam's 'Worst Game of All Time'
Is Overwatch 2 the worst game on steam? Not even close. Is it a soulless cash-grab that delivered on none of the promises they made, created by an increasingly more shameless and predatory company? absolutely
Re: Baldur's Gate 3, Out on PS5 Next Month, Is Now Rated Higher Than the New Zelda
Anyone who played Divinity Original Sin 2 knew this would be the best game released this year π
Re: Street Fighter 6 Under Fire for Ridiculous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DLC Pricing
I remember a time when even charging for skins and outfits was controversial. Β£80 is absolute madness
Re: Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik All Set for Mortal Kombat 1
Reptile in both human AND lizard form, lets go π¦
Re: New LEGO Harry Potter Game May Be Announced at Gamescom
The first were great, I actually platted them both. I'll pick these up if they're different enough, always interested in more Harry Potter stuff if it's done right
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Larian Studios Has No Interest in Being Acquired
Glad Microsoft didn't buy them either way, they might have a lot of western RPG developers but these guys are the best in the business
Re: PS5 Console Sales Surpass 40 Million, Sony Confirms
I'll likely add to those numbers once that price drop is confirmed π
Re: TV Show Review: Twisted Metal - Car Crash Entertainment
@Wakozako I assume it's a reference to Twisted Metal: Black
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for August 2023 Announced
Just bought Death's Door πtook one for the team on that one lol
Re: Exoprimal Attracts One Million Players, Free Skin to Celebrate
Some of the skins in this game are very cool, I'll give them that.
Re: PS5 Console Discounts Set to Expand to USA and UK, It's Claimed
I've been holding off on a PS5 purely to see what's going on with all these rumoured models, I'd be very tempted to bite at Β£404.99 though
Re: The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Please just add themes, Sony
Re: Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone Teases Stardew Valley Update, Fans Flip Out
@Evilkensdad That's a very wholesome image, "Asswind farm" aside π
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 PS5, PS4 Details Are Leaking Everywhere
This franchise has been creatively bankrupt for years
Re: Brilliant PS Plus Puzzler Humanity Expands Its Level Editor in Latest Update
GOTY candidate in my opinion, probably the best puzzle game I've played since The Talos Principle
Re: UK Regulator 'Still Stands' by Decision to Block Xbox's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Buyout
@GamingFan4Lyf Fair point, although I was being hyperbolic and referring to PUBG mainly, which was (is?) as janky as they come.
Re: UK Regulator 'Still Stands' by Decision to Block Xbox's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Buyout
@GamingFan4Lyf The "gamer expectations" were a self fulfilling prophecy. Nobody asked Square Enix to remaster Tomb Raider with fancy new hair physics, nor for Ellie in The Last of Us 2 to have realistic dilating pupils, or any of the mad details in Red Dead Redemption 2. But once developers set a precedent people expect it.
Also, a lot of the biggest breakout successes look like trash, by comparison. Minecraft, PUBG, Battlebit Remastered, Valheim ect. And Nintendo release games that look like they're from the PS3 era sooo...
Re: UK Regulator 'Still Stands' by Decision to Block Xbox's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Buyout
I hate this deal. Just make your own damn games, Microsoft
Re: Sony Calls in a Tactical Supply Drop of Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Co-Op and Combat Details
How about a nice cup of liber-tea?!
Helldivers was awesome, got high hopes for this one
Re: Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Update 1.03 Out Now, Get All the Patch Notes Here
Let me turn off motion blur and camera shake on all games please πDon't even get me started on that weird film grain some games add...
Re: Over 56% of Final Fantasy 16 UK Launch Sales Were Digital, But the Charts Only Count Physical
@4kgk2 Internet shopping has existed for a few years now mate
Re: There's Already Concern Over Crash Team Rumble's Future
30 viewers on Twitch at launch really is absolutely abysmal
Re: PS5 Exclusive Final Fantasy 16 Hits a Slightly Skewed 3 Million Sales at Launch
3 million in a week? Seems pretty good to me
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for July 2023 Leaked Early
I don't think I'll ever play another Call of Duty ever again, I was over it about a decade ago and I just can't do it anymore.
The other two games seem pretty good though π
Re: Xbox Boss Wishy-Washy on Whether The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Come to PS6, PS5
So what they're saying is when they officially announced Elder Scrolls 6 five years ago, it was literally a decade away?
Re: Of Course Scalpers Are Selling Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test Codes
I can't really blame them for it when some maniac is willing to spend $227 for a code they've presumably been emailed for free
Re: Final Fantasy 16 (PS5) - Final Fantasy's Triumphant Return to the Top
You love to see it. Lot of debbie downers on this game but I always had faith and I'm very excited for it. Kupo!
Re: Starfield, Redfall Exclusivity 'Powerful Evidence' Against Xbox's Activision Buyout, Claims FTC
I am very bored of hearing about this buyout, but I also don't want Activision to be bought by MS.
What surprises me is the change in perception with the deal. Sony are positioned as the babies throwing their toys out of the pram now, but in reality Microsoft just have zero right to buy Activision. Screw their "deals" and "offers". If Microsoft can't create meaningful IP with the many many talented studios they already own (including the 7 billion dollar Bethesda buyout), like Sony and Nintendo have done, then they deserve to fail.
And for the record I want Microsoft to succeed, competition is always good. There is no Gamepass without PS Plus, and there is no PS Extra without Gamepass.
Re: Another 27 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Got about a week left of Extra so I'm gonna jump into a bit of Rogue Legacy 2 after work. Quite a few good indies this month in my opinion, Forager is good fun by the way.