Tested positive for Covid-19 (no serious symptoms, luckily) and can't leave the house, so I've got A LOT of time to play games. Just got 100% of the items in Metroid Dread on Switch and finished the game, got the platinum in Tales of Arise on PS5, and will try to do the same in Mass Effect 3 this weekend.
Kena, COD Vanguard (campaign) and Skyrim will be next.
@thenewguy It's a really good JRPG, so if you like the genre, you're probably in for a treat. No broken trophies whatsoever. To be honest, I never had an issue with any trophy in any game ever, even the so called 'broken' ones. Most of the times it's just a misunderstanding of the unlock conditions.
This is the first one I bought since COD 2 on PC back in the day. Opposed to a lot of people here, I quite like the WW2 theme. As a teenager I was quite obsessed with everything WW2, thanks to my dad who was into model building. Seeing the trailers reminded me of the pictures in the many books he had about the war.
Took a break from Mass Effect to play Tales of Arise. What a wonderful game. Hate to see the DLC packs, though. +5 lvls, +10 lvls, 100.000 Gald, items to make the game easier, ... I mean, come on. What do we play JRPG's for, then?
Belgium just got kicked out of Euro 2020, so I'll try to comfort myself with some more Mass Effect 2. Great game by both teams, but a well deserved win for Italy.
@RaZieLDaNtE Oh, how I would love to see Raziel again! Wonderful games. I couldn't resist and started playing ME2 instead of GOT. I'll save that one for this summer .
@RaZieLDaNtE Oh whaw, your alias makes me think about one of my favourite games of all time, being Soul Reaver on the Dreamcast .
Thanks for the tip. Installing Ghost of Tsushima as we speak. We're really blessed with all these wonderful games. If only I had the time to play them all...
Just finished Ratchet & Clank RA. Guess Mass Effect 2 will be next, or maybe I'll finally start Ghost of Tsushima, or the FF7 Remake expansion, or RE Village, or Yakuza, or ...
7/10 as well. Too short for a premium priced game, and the platinum is a joke. Collect 5 gold bolts, fully upgrade a weapon, ... really? I really enjoyed my time with it and it looks and plays amazing, but it's over far too soon.
Aiming for the platinum in Rift Apart before I start with ME2. I picked up Ghost of Tsushima this week as well. Tempting, but I'll try to finish the ME trilogy first.
Just got the platinum trophy in ME1 last night, started playing Rift Apart and couldn't put it down. 12 year old me wouldn't believe he / I'd be playing this 30 years later. Incredible how video games have evolved. I'll try to squeeze some FF7RR and ME2 in as well.
I'll also be playing my new bass. And then there's Belgium vs. Russia (Euro 2020) , and Belgium vs. Greece (women's basketball, preparation for Euro 2021).
@Shepherd_Tallon Yeah, we can't complain about the amount of high quality titles coming our way, but man, it's just impossible to keep up! I don't understand how people can possibly cope with a service such as Game Pass Ultimate. Call me old school, but I like to absorb a game like a good book or a nice meal. Rushing through a title to be able to start with the next just feels wrong to me.
On my way to the (very easy) platinum in the original Mass Effect. You basically earn every trophy by playing the game, which is kinda sad, really. Can't wait to replay ME2, though, and I'm glad I finally got to experience the first game in the series.
Just reached chapter 40 in TLOU2 yesterday, so I'm finishing this one tomorrow! I'm really in for something more relaxed to play next; my heart can't take much more of this .
Finished God of War early this week, and played the first few hours of TLOU2 just yesterday. This is going to be one hefty ride, it seems. I'm really impressed so far!
Just finished Sackboy this week. God of War will be next, hopefully this weekend. Really enjoying the story so far, but gameplay is surprisingly linear after what I've read about the game.
@Col_McCafferty Thanks for the advice. I have a few busy weeks ahead of me, so I'll think I'll go for Sackboy. Seems like a game that can be enjoyed in short bursts.
Just got the platinum in Horizon (at last...) and I can't choose between Sackboy, God of War, The Last of Us II, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Demon's Souls. Tough choice.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 404
Tested positive for Covid-19 (no serious symptoms, luckily) and can't leave the house, so I've got A LOT of time to play games. Just got 100% of the items in Metroid Dread on Switch and finished the game, got the platinum in Tales of Arise on PS5, and will try to do the same in Mass Effect 3 this weekend.
Kena, COD Vanguard (campaign) and Skyrim will be next.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 403
@thenewguy It's a really good JRPG, so if you like the genre, you're probably in for a treat. No broken trophies whatsoever. To be honest, I never had an issue with any trophy in any game ever, even the so called 'broken' ones. Most of the times it's just a misunderstanding of the unlock conditions.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 403
I'm going for the platinum trophy in Tales of Arise this weekend. I'll miss Alphen and his silly bunch!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 402
Skyrim & Tales of Arise. I struggled through the bugfest that was Skyrim on PS3. So glad to finally play a version that does this masterpiece justice!
Re: Soapbox: Please Don't Let GTA 4 Rot on PS3, Rockstar
Still the best one in the series for me, and the best protagonist.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Call of Duty: Vanguard?
This is the first one I bought since COD 2 on PC back in the day. Opposed to a lot of people here, I quite like the WW2 theme. As a teenager I was quite obsessed with everything WW2, thanks to my dad who was into model building. Seeing the trailers reminded me of the pictures in the many books he had about the war.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 400
Some more Tales of Arise and some old Sega classics on the Switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 399
FINALLY a day off tomorrow. Tales of Arise it is, then.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 398
Waaaah, really need more time to play! I want to invest some more time in Tales of Arise, but I need more hours in a day. I only real life had DLC...
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Tales of Arise?
Just entered the 4th realm. Looks and plays like a dream. Best Tales game since Symphonia on the Gamecube!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 397
Metroid Dread on Switch and Tales of Arise on PS5 .
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 396
Some more Tales of Arise. I don't have too much time, but I'll try to squeeze in an hour wherever I can.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 394
Took a break from Mass Effect to play Tales of Arise. What a wonderful game. Hate to see the DLC packs, though. +5 lvls, +10 lvls, 100.000 Gald, items to make the game easier, ... I mean, come on. What do we play JRPG's for, then?
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Tales of Arise?
Hooked to the series since Tales of Symphonia on the Gamecube. Loved the demo. I'll take the full game for a spin tonight. Can't wait!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 393
Finally a day off tomorrow! Tales of Arise, ME3 and NBA 2K22 .
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 390
Had a lot of fun with the Tales of Arise demo, and now I'm diving back into ME3. Must. Finish. Before. End. Of. Summer. Holliday. Argh!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 386
Wrapping up the last loyalty missions in ME2. What a wonderful game and a great remaster!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 385
@TraCuz- Well, I'm a big Elder Scrolls and Fallout fan, but I don't know if I'm going to fork out 500 € just to be able to play Bethesda games...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 385
Zelda Skyward Sword HD and Mass Effect 2 for me. Switch & PS5/4 are the perfect gaming combo.
Re: PS5 Stock: When and Where to Buy PlayStation 5 in July 2021
Lots of PS5's in the wild now here in Belgium. We're getting there...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 383
Belgium just got kicked out of Euro 2020, so I'll try to comfort myself with some more Mass Effect 2. Great game by both teams, but a well deserved win for Italy.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 382
@RaZieLDaNtE Oh, how I would love to see Raziel again! Wonderful games. I couldn't resist and started playing ME2 instead of GOT. I'll save that one for this summer .
Happy gaming!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 382
@RaZieLDaNtE Oh whaw, your alias makes me think about one of my favourite games of all time, being Soul Reaver on the Dreamcast .
Thanks for the tip. Installing Ghost of Tsushima as we speak. We're really blessed with all these wonderful games. If only I had the time to play them all...
Cheers!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 382
Just finished Ratchet & Clank RA. Guess Mass Effect 2 will be next, or maybe I'll finally start Ghost of Tsushima, or the FF7 Remake expansion, or RE Village, or Yakuza, or ...
Help!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
7/10 as well. Too short for a premium priced game, and the platinum is a joke. Collect 5 gold bolts, fully upgrade a weapon, ... really? I really enjoyed my time with it and it looks and plays amazing, but it's over far too soon.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 381
Aiming for the platinum in Rift Apart before I start with ME2. I picked up Ghost of Tsushima this week as well. Tempting, but I'll try to finish the ME trilogy first.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 381
@fR_eeBritney Glad you liked ME3! I honestly never understood the negativity as well. Brilliant conclusion to an incredible trilogy!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 380
Just got the platinum trophy in ME1 last night, started playing Rift Apart and couldn't put it down. 12 year old me wouldn't believe he / I'd be playing this 30 years later. Incredible how video games have evolved. I'll try to squeeze some FF7RR and ME2 in as well.
I'll also be playing my new bass. And then there's Belgium vs. Russia (Euro 2020) , and Belgium vs. Greece (women's basketball, preparation for Euro 2021).
No rest for the wicked!
Re: Annapurna Interactive Gets Its Own Showcase Event in July
So looking forward to Stray!
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
@Shepherd_Tallon Yeah, we can't complain about the amount of high quality titles coming our way, but man, it's just impossible to keep up! I don't understand how people can possibly cope with a service such as Game Pass Ultimate. Call me old school, but I like to absorb a game like a good book or a nice meal. Rushing through a title to be able to start with the next just feels wrong to me.
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
@Waffles12415 Yep, RE 8 seems like another perfect title to play in between two longer games.
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
@Shepherd_Tallon Didn't even have a chance to start RE Village yet. Sometimes I miss the SNES days. Fewer games and even less money .
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
Too many great games! Really struggling to keep up. This will be the perfect game to play between ME 1 and 2. Can't wait!
Re: Tales of Arise PS5 Details Shared, New Screenshots Revealed
Oh, yes! I've been dying for a decent JRPG on the PS5. Can't wait!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for June 2021?
Super happy! I'm a huge Virtua Fighter fan. Still play the Sega Saturn versions once in a while.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 378
Mass Effect is all but finished. Great game. I would love to start Mass Effect 2 tomorrow, but the NBA playoffs are ruining my gaming schedule .
Re: PS Plus June 2021 PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Oh yes! Virtua Fighter is one of my favourite series EVER! Great month!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 377
On my way to the (very easy) platinum in the original Mass Effect. You basically earn every trophy by playing the game, which is kinda sad, really. Can't wait to replay ME2, though, and I'm glad I finally got to experience the first game in the series.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 376
Playing the original Mass Effect for the first time. Having a fantastic time!
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Played 2 and 3 yo death, but never got the chance to play the first game. Installing as we speak!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 375
Finally have some time to play after a few brutal working weeks... Just got RE Village, so that will be the main dish this weekend.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Graphics Comparison Shows Some Massive Improvements
Looks like a solid upgrade. Played 2 and 3 to death, but this will be my first dance with the original. Can't wait!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 370
Just reached chapter 40 in TLOU2 yesterday, so I'm finishing this one tomorrow! I'm really in for something more relaxed to play next; my heart can't take much more of this .
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite PS3 Games
Late to the party. Busy weeks...
Had a great time scrolling through the loooong list .
For what it's worth: here's my top 10 (no particular order):
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 368
Finished God of War early this week, and played the first few hours of TLOU2 just yesterday. This is going to be one hefty ride, it seems. I'm really impressed so far!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 367
Just finished Sackboy this week. God of War will be next, hopefully this weekend. Really enjoying the story so far, but gameplay is surprisingly linear after what I've read about the game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 366
Sackboy all the way this weekend!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 365
@Col_McCafferty Thanks for the advice. I have a few busy weeks ahead of me, so I'll think I'll go for Sackboy. Seems like a game that can be enjoyed in short bursts.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 365
Just got the platinum in Horizon (at last...) and I can't choose between Sackboy, God of War, The Last of Us II, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Demon's Souls. Tough choice.
Re: Talking Point: Did Sony's State of Play Livestream Meet Your Expectations?
I don't get all the negativity. People are so hard to please these days. What did you all expect, really?