Given how Sony are slowly adding to the service I wonder if the PS+ premium requirements is partly to restrict numbers. Essentially testing the service while it ramps up.
I used it a bit, but with the new update it is getting a lot of use and streams directly seems better than via the PS5 for me. So it's a huge step forward and in can't wait to see what is next.
I feel a bit put off by this. I'm not a casual gamer but equally the harder games I try to avoid as I don't have the time, patience or reactions I used to have 😭.
Looks awesome and I hope at that price point lots of people get to enjoy it, but I might sit it out until my backlog allows me to focus on this.
I'm not that bothered by the themes, but it's good to hear they are staying. But I'll miss the original startup jingle and logo is that coming back at some point?
Wow. Even though Portal found the market Sony was looking for you guys are still negative. Glacial? Really? Is there a need for that?
They are testing things slowly I get that but I only see positive things from people that saw beyond the negative press and went "that's a neat device that lets me play more".
I don't do multiplayer as a rule. However HD2 is one of those rare exceptions. I get the feeling because it came out so long ago it's been overlooked in the end if year awards.
So I've not played any of these games before and well this beta isn't likely to change that. I found the first few battles completely confusing, being spammed instructions while I was trying to work out what the hell is going on.
Clearly I'm getting old. My boy has played the beta to death and lives it having put hundreds maybe thousands into a previous MH game. I really want to play this with him, but so far it feels terrible.
Cate Blanchet is enough to put me off. She's a great actor, but I can't imagine she did this for any reason but the paycheque. Given her comment to Margot Robbie about heavy metal I'm surprised she lowered herself to videogames.
Glad to hear the film is generic as we would have guessed. Even with a subscription to see any film I want I'll give this a pass and go and see Deadpool again.
Disappointing news. All excitement I had had long gone. Assuming they get it right and deliver eventually I'm sure I'll play, but after the initial last minute delay and now this I have moved on until there is anything definite and reviewed as being stable.
Plenty of people fell into the trap of it's not for me so it's a disaster. There's a market for this, I want sure goes much but clearly enough and more for Sony.
My portal is great. Yes there are other ways to achieve the same thing, but this is better. It's just a great experience and form factor.
Some people still missing the point that it's not a portal console it's an accessory. But if Sony did go all in and make a PS steam deck if be all over that as well😁. But it's a totally different device. Different use case. And majorly different price point.
@koverby if never say mean things to someone giving helpful advice. Cheers 👍 Will be picking it up, just need to finish Teardown then I'll be be signing up for spread managed democracy.
@Warspite2901 @gkt thanks guys. Appreciate the info. At £30 it's a low risk purchase for me and I'm happy if I get the life out of it others do to chip in for the odd bit of credit/warbond to support the dev.
@Max_the_German my memory isn't good enough to recall, but there was a point when a game had to get a certain metacritic I believe to be listed. That was probably when PS+ and PS Now either didn't exist or was separate.
Of course there were still months when you'd got the games or they weren't your type of game. But the quality was higher. At least in my misty eyes they were! 😁
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Re: PSVR2's Highly Anticipated Aces of Thunder Locks in a 3rd February Release Date
Shame the flight stick seems to be out of stock everywhere in the UK.
Re: Good Dog! Atmospheric Adventure The Free Shepherd Rounds Up a 2027 Release on PS5
Yes baby. This is very much my jam.
Re: PlayStation Winds Back Time with Awesome 30th Anniversary Watch Collection
These look awful. If you like it I'm happy for you, but these are not for me.
Re: Going Platinum #2: The Witness
I got so far then got stuck. I've tried to go back but having lost the knowledge I'd built up I just can't work out what to do it where to go.
Congrats to anyone getting the platinum. A real achievement.
Re: About Fishing Is an Angling Game with an Awesome Retro Aesthetic
WTF is this? I can't tell if I'm intrigued or put off. Which I love. Something totally different.
Re: Hellraiser PS5's Gameplay Trailer Is So Grisly We Can't Embed It Here
Won't anyone think of the children?
Re: Hands On: PS Portal Is a Whole New Device with Cloud Streaming Update
Given how Sony are slowly adding to the service I wonder if the PS+ premium requirements is partly to restrict numbers. Essentially testing the service while it ramps up.
I used it a bit, but with the new update it is getting a lot of use and streams directly seems better than via the PS5 for me. So it's a huge step forward and in can't wait to see what is next.
Re: PS Portal Gets So Much Better Today in Huge UI, Cloud Streaming Update
Mega update. Just what was missing from an already great device.
Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 May Be the Most Expensive PS5 Game to Date
Given this has been out a while have the extras been discounted in Xbox? I.like the idea of a complete version, but no way I'll be paying 200 quid.
Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Take Off on PS5 This December
Wow. There are some very pricey editions of this game in the store. Base game is £70 more or less as could be expected. But £200?
Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Take Off on PS5 This December
Great news and major surprise PSVR2 support coming. MS showing more love than Sony for VR.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong (PS5) - A Silky Smooth Sequel Well Worth the Wait
I feel a bit put off by this. I'm not a casual gamer but equally the harder games I try to avoid as I don't have the time, patience or reactions I used to have 😭.
Looks awesome and I hope at that price point lots of people get to enjoy it, but I might sit it out until my backlog allows me to focus on this.
Re: As Sony Game Launches on Xbox, Helldivers 2 Heads Behind Enemy Lines
This looks really interesting. It's been a while, but I always intended to go back, this week's like a good time 😊
Re: Preview: Hellraiser PS5's Sexual Horror Is Pushing Its M Rating to the Max
Ban this sick filth. Won't someone think of the children?
I like horror games but not sure about this. Sounds a bit extreme for me, but one to watch if only out of curiosity.
Re: Metal Gear Solid Delta's Dismal PS5 Pro Support Could Use a Rethink
So technically if we are counting pixels etc it's not great. But the actual experience to a gamer is it's pretty bloody good?
I mean it's be nice for both to be great but only one actually means anything to me when playing the game.
Re: PS5's Onimusha: Way of the Sword Still Looks Awesome, and It's Playable This Summer
Yes yes yes. Beyond giddy about a new Onimusha game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 583
F1 2025. Maybe some Helldivers .
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025 Announced
Balatro. That's me happy. Nearly bought that a few times.
Re: PS5's Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is a Gory, Linear, 20-Hour Action Game, and Basically a Reboot
This all sounds perfect. Respecting the heritage but bringing something new. I am super happy.
Re: Cities: Skylines 2 PS5 Still Under Construction, Structural Issues Still Need Fixing
I've lost all hope. It'll not come to PS5 in any state other than poorly running or a cut down version.
One of the few times I've preordered a digital game. I was so excited for this.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for February 2025?
Onimusha remaster and brand new game? 11/10
Re: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 Themes on PS5 Will Leave Tomorrow, But Sony Is Working to Bring Them Back
I'm not that bothered by the themes, but it's good to hear they are staying. But I'll miss the original startup jingle and logo is that coming back at some point?
Re: Game of the Year: Sammy's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2024
I played the Stellar Blade demo and found it lacking. Is the game better or is it just not clicking for me?
Re: Expect PS Portal's Glacial Rollout of New Features to Continue
Wow. Even though Portal found the market Sony was looking for you guys are still negative. Glacial? Really? Is there a need for that?
They are testing things slowly I get that but I only see positive things from people that saw beyond the negative press and went "that's a neat device that lets me play more".
That said, more streaming of games please!
Re: Game of the Year: #9 - Helldivers 2
I don't do multiplayer as a rule. However HD2 is one of those rare exceptions. I get the feeling because it came out so long ago it's been overlooked in the end if year awards.
Re: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Brings Capcom's Iconic Action Series Back on PS5
I love this series and it's so good to see a lot of love in the comments. 2026 can't come fast enough.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta?
So I've not played any of these games before and well this beta isn't likely to change that. I found the first few battles completely confusing, being spammed instructions while I was trying to work out what the hell is going on.
Clearly I'm getting old. My boy has played the beta to death and lives it having put hundreds maybe thousands into a previous MH game. I really want to play this with him, but so far it feels terrible.
Re: 14 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Dead Island 2. Yes please. Gris is good if you like that type of game. A nice mix of genres.
Re: PSVR2 Action Adventure Behemoth Scales Things Up with November Release Date
This looks epic. I need to clear out a few PSVR2 games and be ready for this
Re: Poll: Have You Pre-Ordered an Astro Bot PS5 DualSense Controller?
I was sat there 30 mins before with various websites open. Don't think I needed to be quite so prepared but got one so don't really care 😄
Re: Movie Review: Borderlands - As Bland As the Brand It's Based On
Cate Blanchet is enough to put me off. She's a great actor, but I can't imagine she did this for any reason but the paycheque. Given her comment to Margot Robbie about heavy metal I'm surprised she lowered herself to videogames.
Glad to hear the film is generic as we would have guessed. Even with a subscription to see any film I want I'll give this a pass and go and see Deadpool again.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Controller Announced, Pre-Orders Start 9th August
Yes. Getting this after missing out on the Spider-Man version
Re: Cities: Skylines 2 PS5 Delayed Further to Meet Stability, Performance Aims
Disappointing news. All excitement I had had long gone. Assuming they get it right and deliver eventually I'm sure I'll play, but after the initial last minute delay and now this I have moved on until there is anything definite and reviewed as being stable.
Re: Many, Many More Major Xbox Games Are Being Plotted for PS5
Flight Simulator.... please 🤩 hearing any new Doom could come to PlayStationland is good news.
Re: The Talos Principle 2 DLC Seemingly Ready for Imminent Reveal
I enjoyed both the original and this version. Not sure I feel the need to return however. But if you like puzzle games get this or the original.
Re: PS5's Streaming Handheld PS Portal Is Proving a Huge Hit
Plenty of people fell into the trap of it's not for me so it's a disaster. There's a market for this, I want sure goes much but clearly enough and more for Sony.
My portal is great. Yes there are other ways to achieve the same thing, but this is better. It's just a great experience and form factor.
Some people still missing the point that it's not a portal console it's an accessory. But if Sony did go all in and make a PS steam deck if be all over that as well😁. But it's a totally different device. Different use case. And majorly different price point.
Re: Poll: Will the Rumoured PlayStation Showcase Be Announced Soon?
Showcase/State of Play tomorrow. PS Home the big announcement.
Re: Confusion as Fallout 4 PS Plus Owners Unable to Download Free Next-Gen Update
DLC is showing as free as well, which again it wasn't earlier.
Re: Confusion as Fallout 4 PS Plus Owners Unable to Download Free Next-Gen Update
PS+ issue seems to be fixed. Downloading the PS5 version and I couldn't about an hour ago.
Re: Everybody's Golf Dev Skips PSVR2 for New VR Golf Game
I'm reasonably confident it'll be ported over eventually. But a shame. I'd love a new HS Golf game, VR or otherwise.
Re: 16 More Games Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium in April
Dave the Diver and Deliver us Mars. That'll do nicely for me.
Re: Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond Offers New, Explosive Peacekeeping Options
@koverby if never say mean things to someone giving helpful advice. Cheers 👍 Will be picking it up, just need to finish Teardown then I'll be be signing up for spread managed democracy.
Re: Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond Offers New, Explosive Peacekeeping Options
@Warspite2901 @gkt thanks guys. Appreciate the info. At £30 it's a low risk purchase for me and I'm happy if I get the life out of it others do to chip in for the odd bit of credit/warbond to support the dev.
Re: Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond Offers New, Explosive Peacekeeping Options
So as a gamer with limited time, how long would it take me to get enough credits to not have to pay.
I'm on the fence about getting this as I like to play a lot of games. But it just sounds so much fun.
Re: Dave the Diver Will Launch on PS Plus Extra, Free for Members on 16th April
Good news. I was curious about the game, look forward to trying it out.
Re: 3 New PS Plus Essential Games Up for Download Now on PS5, PS4
@DestructionAllstars ha ha ha thanks. And you are spreading joy 😊 not sure my comment was so harsh as to deserve that. But you be you xx
Re: 3 New PS Plus Essential Games Up for Download Now on PS5, PS4
@Max_the_German my memory isn't good enough to recall, but there was a point when a game had to get a certain metacritic I believe to be listed. That was probably when PS+ and PS Now either didn't exist or was separate.
Of course there were still months when you'd got the games or they weren't your type of game. But the quality was higher. At least in my misty eyes they were! 😁
Re: 3 New PS Plus Essential Games Up for Download Now on PS5, PS4
When the 'stand out' game is a middling 6/10 it's not a great month.
Not every month has to be a winner, but the quality has declined since the golden years of PS+
Re: PSN Is Currently Down, Seemingly a Widespread Issue
PlayStation Home is coming?
Re: Updated PS5 Explore Page Adds New Features, Backgrounds
@Rmg0731 the new format is but the Explore tab has been there for years apparently but US only?