@Darude84 I'd strongly recommend leaving a fully levelled character at the end of the game and not jumping into New Game+. The characters we could choose from were all level 150 and the DLC was difficult.
If you want to play more of the game, I'd create a second character and mess around with it for a bit. Then you have your main character ready and waiting for the DLC.
Hey everyone, I can only speak to what I saw in the three hours of the preview session, but if you have any questions, feel free to copy me in and I'll try to answer them the best I can.
@thefourfoldroot1 We don't really have the full details surrounding Infinity yet, but the purchases will have to exist on the PS Store also. I don't think Sony will be cut out of anything.
The initial reaction to the PSN requirement from gamers was embarrassing, but Sony's really gone and stuck its foot in it now with this move. Such a bad decision.
Sigh. This is just really, really crap. How much money do you really save by closing a small but excellent developer in Roll7? Especially when you own the GTA series. Crap.
@atthegates Check your PS5 download of Fallout 4. Are you able click on it and open up a list containing the DLCs? That's where all my downloads are currently housed and I had to delete the PS4 downloads.
@Anke That's really strange, you should be offered the free upgrade. You own the exact same content as me, except I bought the base game and then season pass afterwards, and I'm being offered the free upgrade. Hopefully this issue is sorted out promptly.
@KundaliniRising333 Unfortunately not, but 60fps and a 4K resolution are assumed. The only official info out of Bethesda has come from the single blog post.
@thefourfoldroot1 A file listing the microtransactions and their prices was included with the review code sent out to us and other outlets. All reviews were published with the knowledge these were going live on launch day.
@Impossibilium I didn't get to test co-op, but I know you can only do it for the main missions. You can't freely play with other people and just explore the open world, for example.
The character creator is really good, it's a lot like past Team Ninja games. You could create a nice character using it. Since you create two characters and they both feature heavily in the game, it's worth investing the time to make them look as you want them.
@Tecinthebrain You're right, I always go into every single game I review hoping it's going to be good. Why would I want to take the time out of my day to play something I hope is bad?
@BrotherFilmriss I would my friend if there was anything much to say really! It has standard rumble features and all that, but not once did I think to myself "ah, there's the DualSense kicking in". The controls are very ordinary.
Hey everyone, I know a 6/10 score will probably turn a lot of people off, but I just wanted to say I had a really good time with Alone in the Dark. It's easily one of the most enjoyable 6/10 games I've played in a while. Once it's taken some patches, I think there's a neat game here.
@breakneck Thanks for pointing it out, for some reason the original game didn't appear when searching for the rankings on Metacritic. It's in the list now.
@Fill3rup_ There is a tutorial, but we skipped it for the preview. The campaign is you working through these planets, selected from a big war table. It's kind of one big encompassing thing I believe, a campaign you can play with friends.
@ReadySlayerOne I don't know what the resolution was, but it felt like a smooth 60fps while I was playing.
@Weebleman Revives are still very much a thing. You get to control the capsule for a few seconds before it lands so you probably could squash another teammate with it
@naruball I think the difference is it's not really trying to be PT. The Short Message is completely linear in its structure and there's no room for secrets, and it isn't scary. Like, there's no possible way this thing is hiding a secret game announcement or anything like that. There's not enough to it.
@themightyant I had fun in fits and starts, sure. There's still potential here; I haven't written the game off entirely yet. It's more the cutscenes themselves than the actual story they're telling — they're really high quality and have a lot of good writing in them. I like them a lot.
@Titntin It's not a review; they're first impressions. The article states this.
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Re: Preview: Elden Ring Promises a DLC Masterclass in Shadow of the Erdtree
@Darude84 I'd strongly recommend leaving a fully levelled character at the end of the game and not jumping into New Game+. The characters we could choose from were all level 150 and the DLC was difficult.
If you want to play more of the game, I'd create a second character and mess around with it for a bit. Then you have your main character ready and waiting for the DLC.
Re: Preview: Elden Ring Promises a DLC Masterclass in Shadow of the Erdtree
Hey everyone, I can only speak to what I saw in the three hours of the preview session, but if you have any questions, feel free to copy me in and I'll try to answer them the best I can.
Re: Over 2,000 Big PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in New PS Store Sale
@tameshiyaku We remain independent, as we always have been. Please see here: https://x.com/hookshotmedia/status/1792962023854342231
Re: Boss Rush Mode, Better Fast Travel in New Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Update
@Voltan @Lup Yeah, those statues you repair when you interact with them to form a fast travel point.
Re: GTA Publisher Claims It 'Didn't Shutter' Roll7, Intercept Games
Some of the people at the top of these companies really are just complete ghouls. People's livelihoods are at stake here.
Re: At Least Two Expansions Planned for Assassin's Creed Shadows
@thefourfoldroot1 We don't really have the full details surrounding Infinity yet, but the purchases will have to exist on the PS Store also. I don't think Sony will be cut out of anything.
Re: Next Week's Huge PS Plus Purge Now Extended to 35 PS5, PS4 Games
@Weebleman I'm afraid Teardown was PS Plus Extra, not Essential: https://blog.playstation.com/2023/09/28/teardown-is-coming-to-ps5-on-november-15/#:~:text=Now%2C%20I'm%20excited%20to,Plus%20Extra%20and%20Premium%20memberships).
Re: Sony Doubles Down on Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement by Taking it Off Sale for PC in Numerous Countries
The initial reaction to the PSN requirement from gamers was embarrassing, but Sony's really gone and stuck its foot in it now with this move. Such a bad decision.
Re: OlliOlli, Kerbal Space Program Teams Shut Down by GTA Publisher
Sigh. This is just really, really crap. How much money do you really save by closing a small but excellent developer in Roll7? Especially when you own the GTA series. Crap.
Re: Sexy Lara Croft Posters Will Return in Next Tomb Raider Remastered Patch
@MrBook If it makes it even better, I’m from (Derby) the city where Lara Croft was originally created! We have a road called Lara Croft Way.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Version Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox, and PC
@JalapenoSpiceLife I don't know if the Trophies automatically unlock yet, but there is a separate PS5 Trophy list. It's all the same requirements.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Version Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox, and PC
@atthegates Check your PS5 download of Fallout 4. Are you able click on it and open up a list containing the DLCs? That's where all my downloads are currently housed and I had to delete the PS4 downloads.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Version Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox, and PC
@Anke That's really strange, you should be offered the free upgrade. You own the exact same content as me, except I bought the base game and then season pass afterwards, and I'm being offered the free upgrade. Hopefully this issue is sorted out promptly.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Version Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox, and PC
@Anke Are you not able to get the free PS5 upgrade then mate?
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Update Release Times: When Can You Play the New Version?
@KundaliniRising333 Unfortunately not, but 60fps and a 4K resolution are assumed. The only official info out of Bethesda has come from the single blog post.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Update Release Times: When Can You Play the New Version?
@Mikey856 We won't know until tomorrow, but I expect it'll be the same Trophy requirements as the PS4 version.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Update Release Times: When Can You Play the New Version?
@Smash41 Bethesda hasn't said anything but the DLC will get the same treatment too — it's all included.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Update Release Times: When Can You Play the New Version?
@Lyedecker It's a new native PS5 version so it'll have its own separate Trophy list.
Re: Prepare for Fallout 4 PS5 with the PS Store Sale Live Now
@Anke Well we've got to make that happen then!
Re: Prepare for Fallout 4 PS5 with the PS Store Sale Live Now
@Anke It looks to me like you've bought the Game of the Year edition, so you should be all ready for everything to be upgraded on PS5 for free
Re: TV Show Review: Fallout - RPG Series Marks Another TV Triumph
@Kidfunkadelic83 The release was brought forward to today: https://twitter.com/falloutonprime/status/1777532118089793697
Re: TV Show Review: Fallout - RPG Series Marks Another TV Triumph
@JamieH I believe it's 2296, after all the games.
Re: TV Show Review: Fallout - RPG Series Marks Another TV Triumph
Hey everyone, if you have any questions about the show, feel free to copy me in.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Schedules a Story Trailer for Tuesday
@BrockSmith That was cancelled seven years ago, so no.
Re: Handmade PS5 Game Harold Halibut Is Out Next Month
@Tnr01 PS4 version is at a later date.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 Slated for Adding Sinister PS5 Microtransactions at Launch
@thefourfoldroot1 A file listing the microtransactions and their prices was included with the review code sent out to us and other outlets. All reviews were published with the knowledge these were going live on launch day.
Re: Rise of the Ronin (PS5) - A Safe, Outdated Open World Game
@Impossibilium I didn't get to test co-op, but I know you can only do it for the main missions. You can't freely play with other people and just explore the open world, for example.
The character creator is really good, it's a lot like past Team Ninja games. You could create a nice character using it. Since you create two characters and they both feature heavily in the game, it's worth investing the time to make them look as you want them.
Re: Rise of the Ronin (PS5) - A Safe, Outdated Open World Game
@Tecinthebrain You're right, I always go into every single game I review hoping it's going to be good. Why would I want to take the time out of my day to play something I hope is bad?
Re: Rise of the Ronin (PS5) - A Safe, Outdated Open World Game
@BrotherFilmriss I would my friend if there was anything much to say really! It has standard rumble features and all that, but not once did I think to myself "ah, there's the DualSense kicking in". The controls are very ordinary.
Re: Rise of the Ronin (PS5) - A Safe, Outdated Open World Game
Hi everyone, if you have any questions not covered by the review, feel free to copy me in.
Re: MGS3 Remake Main Menu Shown, and David Hayter's Played the Full Game
@Vacuumator @Dragoon1994 "Full game" in this context means the actual product being developed, not a playthrough from start to finish.
Re: The First Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Patch in Over a Year Isn't What You're Hoping For
@Topov81 The game runs at 4K on Xbox Series X; that's the upgrade it has over PS5.
Re: Alone in the Dark (PS5) - An Admirable Effort with One Too Many Flaws
Hey everyone, I know a 6/10 score will probably turn a lot of people off, but I just wanted to say I had a really good time with Alone in the Dark. It's easily one of the most enjoyable 6/10 games I've played in a while. Once it's taken some patches, I think there's a neat game here.
Re: Second Final Fantasy 16 DLC Set to Be Revealed Next Month
@Neptunes Square Enix has been very upfront about the fact it wasn't planning DLC for Final Fantasy XVI before launch. What you're saying isn't true.
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/05/no-final-fantasy-16-dlc-planned-said-to-be-a-one-off-game
Re: Superb Metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to Get Free Updates
I've been playing this game all week and can't get enough of it. Excellent stuff.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Becomes the Second Highest-Rated Final Fantasy Game of All Time
@breakneck Thanks for pointing it out, for some reason the original game didn't appear when searching for the rankings on Metacritic. It's in the list now.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Becomes the Second Highest-Rated Final Fantasy Game of All Time
@NightshadeNL Having played the game through to completion, it does have poor visuals.
Re: Xbox Games Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Pentiment, Grounded All Confirmed for PS5, PS4
@AgentCooper Not that I’ve seen, but I’ll post an article once it goes live 🙂
Re: Friendly Fire at the Core of Helldivers 2, All for a Good Laugh and Chaos
@IAmAshCohen17 @ChrisDeku Review code hasn't gone out to any outlets yet, including us.
Re: The Last of Us 3 Probably Happening at Some Point in the Future
@itsfoz I'll let you off, but I wish it was a takeaway. All I had was a big packet of crisps after my dinner
Re: The Last of Us 2's Dev Documentary Grounded II Available to Watch Now
@itsfoz It's a Friday night, give us chance!
Re: Preview: Helldivers 2 Utterly Revels in Its Chaotic Bug Battles
@Fill3rup_ There is a tutorial, but we skipped it for the preview. The campaign is you working through these planets, selected from a big war table. It's kind of one big encompassing thing I believe, a campaign you can play with friends.
Re: Preview: Helldivers 2 Utterly Revels in Its Chaotic Bug Battles
@WanderingBullet I don't know for certain, but I'd expect that extra content will be bundled together as a DLC you could buy separately at launch.
Re: Preview: Helldivers 2 Utterly Revels in Its Chaotic Bug Battles
@ReadySlayerOne I don't know what the resolution was, but it felt like a smooth 60fps while I was playing.
@Weebleman Revives are still very much a thing. You get to control the capsule for a few seconds before it lands so you probably could squash another teammate with it
Re: Silent Hill: The Short Message (PS5) - There's a Reason It's Free
@Weebleman Haha no worries at all!
Re: Silent Hill: The Short Message (PS5) - There's a Reason It's Free
@GamingFan4Lyf Nah, there are the usual auto-saves and checkpoints. No Trophies though!
Re: Silent Hill: The Short Message (PS5) - There's a Reason It's Free
@Worlock_ed I've tried to forget about that thing!
Re: Silent Hill: The Short Message (PS5) - There's a Reason It's Free
@naruball I think the difference is it's not really trying to be PT. The Short Message is completely linear in its structure and there's no room for secrets, and it isn't scary. Like, there's no possible way this thing is hiding a secret game announcement or anything like that. There's not enough to it.
Re: New Burnout Game Possibly Teased in Developer Tweet
I hope this makes you feel better @Quintumply.
Re: Hands On: Suicide Squad Takes a Lot of Getting Used to, and It May Not Be Worth It
@themightyant I had fun in fits and starts, sure. There's still potential here; I haven't written the game off entirely yet. It's more the cutscenes themselves than the actual story they're telling — they're really high quality and have a lot of good writing in them. I like them a lot.
@Titntin It's not a review; they're first impressions. The article states this.