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Re: Poll: Do We Still Need Review Scores?

NathanUC

The Push Square scoring system is fair enough that I find a lot of use in it. For games I don't really care much about, I can quickly check if it's even worth reading (5+). Otherwise, I wouldn't even both to click/read. There have been a few games that scored much higher than I expected, so I read the review, got the game, and loved it.

I think the 'problem' with many other site scores is they are essentially 1-7 = bad. 8-9 good. 10 = 'paid' review.

Re: Skyrim VR Is PlayStation VR's Most Played Game

NathanUC

@IKILLUM1NATI I'd agree that those are all good games, but Skyrim VR is certainly an amazing VR game and well deserving of the #1 spot in my opinion. The only fault I can find with Skyrim VR is the sound design.

I'm sure the next iteration of PSVR will have much better tracking and peripherals. The PS4 wasn't really ready VR. It's amazing what they've been able to do with it considering the limitations. I'd still take a PSVR over any other VR ecosystem.

Re: Skyrim VR Is PlayStation VR's Most Played Game

NathanUC

Skyrim VR (to me) still feels like one of the only games that fully embraced the platform. RE7 is another great example.

There are plenty of other fantastic games, but for me, there's almost always a "..but" involved. The Persistence is great... but the controls are terrible for VR. GT Sport is amazing fun... but a ton of content is locked out of the VR modes. Job Simulator is funny.. but it's charm only lasts a couple hours.

Re: Streaming Devices Will Kill Traditional Consoles Within the Next 10 Years, Says EA

NathanUC

10 years sounds like a long time, but I'm not so sure we'll have the infrastructure to do seamless game streaming in 10 years (at least not in the USA).

Average speeds have only gone from about 5mpbs to 19mbps, and that's just at the consumer level. There are issues at the data center layer as well. Even with my fiber-to-home gigabit connection, I'm not getting good streaming experiences with PS Now. It's still full of latency and lag making many games unplayable.

I still expect to own a console in 10 years, I still expect to own a home computer/laptop in 10 years, and I also expect the internet to be a much worse place in 10 years if the current FCC trends continue.

Re: Guide: Best Metal Gear Solid Games Ranked

NathanUC

MGS 3 > MGS 1 > MGS4 > PW > MGS 2 > Rising > MG2 > MG1 > V > GZ

Anyone can say whatever they want, but MGS3 is easily the best. MGS1 was groundbreaking and amazing for it's time, but I still think MGS3 is easily the strongest in the series. It's one of the best games ever made.

Re: Review: Lumines Remastered (PS4)

NathanUC

Dang I love this game. It's so intense/exciting. I don't think I'll ever hit stage 100 though. My best on PSP was in the 50s I think? I think it's been over 10 years ..........

Re: Sony Issues Statement Regarding Fortnite Cross-Platform Play on PS4

NathanUC

I would still like to know definitively whether or not the decision to the lock the account was made by Epic of Sony. All indications would seem to point at this being Epic's decision.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, from a business prospective cross platform is always going to hurt the company on top the most.

Personally, I believe it should be up to the developer/host to decide whether or not crossplay is allowed. It is ultimately their time and money to enable these features. This is also why I think the account lock is an Epic issue and not a Sony issue too.

@glassmusic they were open to it longer than they've been against it. When they were the underdog, they loved the idea, but now that they are on top, it is seen as something that will hurt business (because it would likely hurt them). Microsoft was the same way last generation.

Re: Sony Prevents PS4 Players from Logging in to Fortnite on Switch

NathanUC

This seems more like an Epic issue? Even if Sony doesn't allow crossplatform play, Epic should still be able to allow the login from that account (even if it doesn't mean anything carries over). Warframe doesn't have crossplay, but you can still use the same DE account on both platforms (with different saves on each).

Because of the way that error is worded, it seems a little passive aggressive on Epic's part. It's very possibly Sony and Epic have some sort of contract that prevents them from allowing it, but that seems unlikely (and even if that's the case, it's Epic's fault for accepting/allowing that).

Re: Soapbox: PS Plus Freebie Beyond: Two Souls Is One of Sony's Stranger Games

NathanUC

The game starts pretty slow, but it was really worth sticking with. It's one of the more memorable games I've played on the PS3. I'd like to go back and re-play it in the new 'chronological' mode though. I'm wondering how different an experience that will be.

I recommend playing completely solo if possible, but if you have someone to play start to finish with, it's worth checking out the coop mode.