@Olmaz I'm not convinced by your argument but not to worry. We can't all agree on everything Seeing as you've dominated the comments here, any thoughts on the game itself?
@Olmaz
I honestly don't see the problem here, sadly a lot of society is sexist, racist, discriminates, etc. That is the unfortunate truth and the reality we live in. We all have unconscious bias. If a developer or publisher chooses to make positive efforts to be more inclusive and look to challenge people's preconceptions then I support them in that endeavour. If you dislike it, then you don't have to buy or play the game, there are plenty of other games to choose from.
@LiamCroft
Ok, thanks! I misread the wording of the final paragraph about the release date.
This developer has some really interesting ideas, and I like the art style. Great to see a next generation game that thinks of completely new types of game play, I hope they pull it off. And it's always nice to see more diversity and reprensentation in games. I hope this turns out to be one well worth checking out, sounds like it has a lot of potential. Being a launch game, I can see a lot of people playing this one.
@JapaneseSonic Yes, I agree with you. But for all those asking what hate speech is, whether they're being disingenuous or not, the definition is right there for them.
For those asking, hate speech is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as "public speech that expresses hate or encourages violence towards a person or group based on something such as race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation".
Sounds great, I just hope it's a sequel and not a prequel. And as amazing as TLOU2 was, I'm hoping for something a little more light hearted here, less.. depressing.
@KratosMD
It's very good, but also probably the toughest of the HouseMarque games. I got the Alienation & Resogun platinum trophies, almost got the Super Stardust HD plat. Nex Machina? No way, almost got crushed by the final boss and I'm not even sure that's the true final boss! Still great fun though.
Looks decent but she's missing most of her arsenal of weaponry there, usually she's almost as well equipped as Doom Guy. They'd make an interesting team, actually.
@themcnoisy
Didn't you have a Rogue Legacy avatar ages ago? Or did I just imagine that? I remember fighting those super bosses, what a challenge they were.
@Enuo
I'd be over the moon if they announced a Vita version but probably best not to get our hopes up on that one!
@Kafkaesque Ok. People are arrested for hate crimes online frequently, plenty of high profile cases are reported on in the media. It's easy to check that information if you're not aware but it happens all the time, that's just fact. I'm not interested in disputing well documented facts, waste of time quite honestly. But you believe whatever makes you happy, have a nice day.
@Shepherd_Tallon
I hope so, always wanted to see ND do a science fiction game in space. Would be interesting to see.
@oldschool1987
I suspect you might feel differently if you were continually the victim of hate crime, threats to family, etc. Words can cause significant harm.
It is really impressive, I was playing this last night. Accidentally pulled a power cable back over a fence by running through it and dragging it with me.
But the best part was I was riding towards an outstretched cable which I had previously thrown. Instead of the character being hit across the neck by the cable due to its height, the character automatically ducked to avoid it, as I rode under it, fantastic AI.
@LN78 I got charged twice for an item, a friend of mine was charged three times for an order. I had to contact my bank in the end to get it refunded. A quick Google shows they do have previous for doing this. Something to watch out for.
@nookie_egg Glad to hear they didn't mess you about like some of the people I know. To be fair, if they messed every customer about, I doubt they'd be in business for very long.
I would advise caution in trusting shopto, occasionally they make mistakes like any business but when they do, their customer service is very poor. Don't expect them to look after you.
Brilliant that they give you the choice. Really depends on exactly what the options are as to which I'd choose. But a higher frame rate makes sense I suppose when doing a lot of pvp battles.
@RogerRoger As fun as Spiderman is, I'd rather not play through the whole story again to get to the new content. But I'm guessing they'll give players the choice to skip to the new bits.
@get2sammyb
Just received an email from the Housemarque CEO, mentions PlayStation, facing new challenges and taking on vastly different genres.
Not had an email from them in ages, so interesting timing?
I think the Konami - Kojima bridge is well and truly burned, but hey, stranger things have happened! Would be nice to see a MGS remake, assuming they stick with the original story and voice actors.
@ApostateMage
I did prefer the characters and narrative for P4 Golden overall. P5 has made some obvious improvements for the fighting system, I think.
But story is king for this sort of game so I agree with you. Would definitely be tempted to replay it.
Needs Jim Ross (WWF) commentary every time there's a foul and someone hits the grass. "OMG, he killed him!!" "AS GOD AS MY WITNESS, HE IS BROKEN IN HALF!"
How well does the game lend itself to those who are spectating? I often play these big story focused games with my wife. But sometimes it's just endless combat for some games between occasional cut scenes which really isn't ideal.
@get2sammyb Looks pretty amazing. I don't uppose Ellie can pick up that Vita and start playing on it? If you don't answer, I'm definitely going to assume that's top secret info and she can, lol.
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Re: Interview: Dustborn Dev on Word Play, Diversity, and Representation
@Olmaz
I'm not convinced by your argument but not to worry. We can't all agree on everything
Seeing as you've dominated the comments here, any thoughts on the game itself?
Re: Interview: Dustborn Dev on Word Play, Diversity, and Representation
@Olmaz
I honestly don't see the problem here, sadly a lot of society is sexist, racist, discriminates, etc. That is the unfortunate truth and the reality we live in. We all have unconscious bias. If a developer or publisher chooses to make positive efforts to be more inclusive and look to challenge people's preconceptions then I support them in that endeavour. If you dislike it, then you don't have to buy or play the game, there are plenty of other games to choose from.
@LiamCroft
Ok, thanks! I misread the wording of the final paragraph about the release date.
Re: Interview: Dustborn Dev on Word Play, Diversity, and Representation
This developer has some really interesting ideas, and I like the art style. Great to see a next generation game that thinks of completely new types of game play, I hope they pull it off.
And it's always nice to see more diversity and reprensentation in games. I hope this turns out to be one well worth checking out, sounds like it has a lot of potential. Being a launch game, I can see a lot of people playing this one.
Re: Industry Rallies Around The Last of Us 2 Voice Actor After Hate Messages Are Revealed
@Exlee300p
Do you mean the same Vice review where it sounds like they didn't actually play the game?
Re: How Well Do You Know Final Fantasy VIII?
8/20 for me, tough one! Not played this one for a long long time.
Re: More Publishers Pondering PS5 Game Price Hikes
For a game that looks as great as Cyberpunk, I would happily pay a bit extra. Really depends on which game it is.
Re: PlayStation Temporarily Pulls the Plug on Facebook, Instagram Advertising
@JapaneseSonic
Yes, I agree with you. But for all those asking what hate speech is, whether they're being disingenuous or not, the definition is right there for them.
Re: PlayStation Temporarily Pulls the Plug on Facebook, Instagram Advertising
For those asking, hate speech is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as "public speech that expresses hate or encourages violence towards a person or group based on something such as race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation".
Re: PlayStation Temporarily Pulls the Plug on Facebook, Instagram Advertising
Good news, well done Sony for doing the right thing.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Director Discusses Online Vitriol
@AdamNovice
What's this agenda Naughty Dog are trying to push? I'm not aware of this.
Re: Sony's Not-So Secret New First-Party Studio Adds More Naughty Dog Talent
Sounds great, I just hope it's a sequel and not a prequel. And as amazing as TLOU2 was, I'm hoping for something a little more light hearted here, less.. depressing.
Re: PlayStation Store Multiplayer Days Sale Discounts PS4 Games to Play with Friends
@KratosMD
It's very good, but also probably the toughest of the HouseMarque games. I got the Alienation & Resogun platinum trophies, almost got the Super Stardust HD plat. Nex Machina? No way, almost got crushed by the final boss and I'm not even sure that's the true final boss! Still great fun though.
Only negative is the lack of online multiplayer.
Re: Site News: Yes, We're Playing Ghost of Tsushima
@Shigurui
I really don't think it was intended that way.
Re: Deal: Get an Exclusive Discount on Dark Horse's The Last of Us 2 Ellie Statue
Looks decent but she's missing most of her arsenal of weaponry there, usually she's almost as well equipped as Doom Guy. They'd make an interesting team, actually.
@Agramonte
That's brilliant, lol.
Re: Round Up: New Cyberpunk 2077 Hands On Previews Are Very Positive
Exciting, glad to see so much positivity from the previews. One hell of a year for games with both this and TLOU2 to enjoy.
Re: Rogue Legacy 2 Brings the Addictive Roguelite Back in New Trailer
@themcnoisy
Didn't you have a Rogue Legacy avatar ages ago? Or did I just imagine that? I remember fighting those super bosses, what a challenge they were.
@Enuo
I'd be over the moon if they announced a Vita version but probably best not to get our hopes up on that one!
Re: Rogue Legacy 2 Brings the Addictive Roguelite Back in New Trailer
Looks awesome, great trailer, looking forward to playing it on Playstation whenever that is.
Re: Sea of Stars, a Turn-Based RPG from The Messenger Dev, Gets a New Trailer
I'm sure it will be a great game but 2022? Maybe we'll have a Vita 2 by then to play it on. I can dream.
Re: This Is the Girl Dina Is Based on in The Last of Us 2
@Kafkaesque
Ok. People are arrested for hate crimes online frequently, plenty of high profile cases are reported on in the media. It's easy to check that information if you're not aware but it happens all the time, that's just fact. I'm not interested in disputing well documented facts, waste of time quite honestly. But you believe whatever makes you happy, have a nice day.
Re: This Is the Girl Dina Is Based on in The Last of Us 2
@Shepherd_Tallon
I hope so, always wanted to see ND do a science fiction game in space. Would be interesting to see.
@oldschool1987
I suspect you might feel differently if you were continually the victim of hate crime, threats to family, etc. Words can cause significant harm.
Re: Random: Fans Are Going Crazy Over The Last of Us 2's Rope Physics
It is really impressive, I was playing this last night. Accidentally pulled a power cable back over a fence by running through it and dragging it with me.
But the best part was I was riding towards an outstretched cable which I had previously thrown. Instead of the character being hit across the neck by the cable due to its height, the character automatically ducked to avoid it, as I rode under it, fantastic AI.
Re: Age Rating and Box Art Leak Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Will be interesting to see how it measures up against the original Naughty Dog games.
Re: PS5 Game Scarlet Nexus Debuts Short Slice of Gameplay
First thing I thought when watching this was Devil May Cry 5, looks decent.
Re: PS5 Pre-Order Placeholders Live at Popular UK Retailer
@Horizon_Rover
Not sure what that has to do with me being charged twice but ok.
Re: You Can Play the Entirety of Star Wars: Squadrons with PSVR
@carlos82
I forgot about that, hopefully it's more of the same.
Re: PS5 Pre-Order Placeholders Live at Popular UK Retailer
@LN78
I got charged twice for an item, a friend of mine was charged three times for an order. I had to contact my bank in the end to get it refunded. A quick Google shows they do have previous for doing this. Something to watch out for.
Re: PS5 Pre-Order Placeholders Live at Popular UK Retailer
@nookie_egg
Glad to hear they didn't mess you about like some of the people I know. To be fair, if they messed every customer about, I doubt they'd be in business for very long.
Re: PS5 Pre-Order Placeholders Live at Popular UK Retailer
I would advise caution in trusting shopto, occasionally they make mistakes like any business but when they do, their customer service is very poor. Don't expect them to look after you.
Re: Oddworld: Soulstorm Brings Abe to Both PS5 and PS4
Looks really fun, great to Abe is still getting games after all this time. Now I'm determined to play New n Tasty before this comes out.
Re: Warner Bros' Gaming Division Appears to Be Up for Sale
Hmm, 4 billion.. looks good but I think I'll wait on a discount.
Re: We're Just Getting Started with PS5 Software, Says Sony
@pip_muzz
Yes, I'm chuffed to read that it's in a similar vein to Lost Legacy, excellent news.
Re: Correction: Spider-Man Miles Morales Is a Brand New, Standalone PS5 Game Similar to Uncharted Lost Legacy
Excellent news, this makes a lot more sense.
Re: Gallery: Demon's Souls Comparison Screenshots Show Epic PS5 Upgrade
Really drives home just how incredible this remake is, very impressive. Absolute must buy.
Re: Demon's Souls PS5 Remake Lets You Prioritise Visuals or Frame Rate
Brilliant that they give you the choice. Really depends on exactly what the options are as to which I'd choose. But a higher frame rate makes sense I suppose when doing a lot of pvp battles.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Is a Remaster of the 2018 Game with New Content
@RogerRoger
As fun as Spiderman is, I'd rather not play through the whole story again to get to the new content. But I'm guessing they'll give players the choice to skip to the new bits.
Re: Rumour: Resogun Dev Housemarque Targeting PS5 Launch
@get2sammyb
Just received an email from the Housemarque CEO, mentions PlayStation, facing new challenges and taking on vastly different genres.
Not had an email from them in ages, so interesting timing?
Re: Rumour: Resogun Dev Housemarque Targeting PS5 Launch
Fingers crossed, I do love the Housemarque games. Resogun was PS4's best launch game so maybe they can pull it off with PS5 as well.
Re: Feature: Our PS5 Reveal Event Predictions, Hopes, and Dreams
I think the Konami - Kojima bridge is well and truly burned, but hey, stranger things have happened! Would be nice to see a MGS remake, assuming they stick with the original story and voice actors.
Re: PS Vita Exclusive Persona 4 Golden Is Jumping to PC, No Word on PS4
@ApostateMage
I did prefer the characters and narrative for P4 Golden overall. P5 has made some obvious improvements for the fighting system, I think.
But story is king for this sort of game so I agree with you. Would definitely be tempted to replay it.
Re: Mini Review: Project Warlock - A Slick Homage to the Retro FPS
Fun looking graphics, always been a big fan of Doom so this one does look interesting.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Director Unsure of What's Next for Naughty Dog
Definitely time for something new for their next major project, I think.
Re: Mini Review: 1971 Project Helios - A Tactical Title with an Interesting World
Sounds decent, nice review, might have to pick it up at some point. Always loved a decent turned based isometric game.
Re: FIFA Crowd Noise Will Be Used for Premier League Football Once It Returns
Needs Jim Ross (WWF) commentary every time there's a foul and someone hits the grass.
"OMG, he killed him!!"
"AS GOD AS MY WITNESS, HE IS BROKEN IN HALF!"
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want to Know About The Last of Us 2?
Also, it's always helpful to know the install size for games!
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want to Know About The Last of Us 2?
How well does the game lend itself to those who are spectating? I often play these big story focused games with my wife. But sometimes it's just endless combat for some games between occasional cut scenes which really isn't ideal.
Re: How Well Do You Know Final Fantasy VII?
I only managed 13, tough quiz!
Re: Sounds Like Bloodborne Will Release on PC
I'd get a remaster, love Bloodborne, easily one of my favourites.
Re: Resident Evil 4 Director Comments on Rumoured PS5 Remake
It's a long game, might be expensive for them to remake.
"Not enough cash... stranger."
Re: Hands On: The Last of Us 2's Firefights Are Fraught, Uncomfortable, Fantastic
@get2sammyb
Looks pretty amazing. I don't uppose Ellie can pick up that Vita and start playing on it? If you don't answer, I'm definitely going to assume that's top secret info and she can, lol.
Re: Can You Name These PS1 Games?
@AdamNovice
Obscure!? No way, man! Ok, the chicken game definitely was, lol. Never seen that one before.